Discovering Bourne issue 139, March 2023

Welcome to your March issue...

Mother’s Day already! “Life doesn’t come with a manual. It comes with a mother” – an old saying, but a true one! We all need help in finding our way through all the various ups and downs of life, and there, right from day one has been that wonderful (sometimes), smiling (often) and loving (always) lady we are so proud to call “Mum.”

Sadly, Paula and I lost our dear mother recently, and I’m sure that anyone having experienced such a loss will know about the feelings of grief and helplessness, but also the warmth which comes from the many memories we have been so lucky to have been left with. Part of her funeral service included the following lines, which I find so comforting:

“Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her Or you can be full of the love you shared.”

Finally, from all of us mums, thanks in advance for the flowers, chocolates, perfume and big hugs, as we try our hardest … without a manual!

Inside Highlights

4 Mother’s Day competition: Win a bouquet.

6 Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

8 Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

9 Recipe of the Month: Homemade truffles.

11 Schools News: Morton Primary.

12 Bourne Leisure Centre:

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First, a reminder that, when the clocks go forward an hour on March 26th, it will make us all feel that summer’s not too far away.

Another definition of “ironic” came our way last month. Having eventually moved to our “dream home” backing onto a densely wooded area on the edge of town, offering complete privacy, in rumbled the monster machines within three days, to absolutely decimate our “backdrop” – some Welsh disease called “Ash Dai bach” apparently! Good news though … we can now put the leaf-blower on eBay!

And finally …

❱ How to burn 2,000 calories without trying – just forget you’d put two trays of brownies in the oven.

❱ When his wife discovered that he had swapped their bed for a trampoline, she was so cross – she hit the roof!

Enjoy the read!

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Sunday 19th March

COMPETITION

Mother’s Day

The winner will receive a beautiful hand-crafted bouquet which will arrive in time for Mother’s Day and will be sure to put a big smile on your mum’s face!

To enter, simply find the six words listed below in the wordsearch, fill in your contact details and drop off your entry to us at Stephanies, 7, Crown Walk, West St, Bourne PE10 9PB, where we will collect them all and then draw the lucky winner!

The closing date for entries is Thursday 16th March 2023. Good luck!

WORDS TO FIND BOUQUET BLOOM FLORIST FLOWERS STEPHANIES MOTHERS DAY

Name:

Email: Tel:

Closing date for entries is Thursday 16th March 2023 so don’t delay!

What’s available in March...

It’s starting to feel very Spring like in the Farm Shop with some of our favourite fruit & vegetables making a welcome return. First to arrive is British rhubarb, perfect in a crumble. We also have purple sprouting broccoli, leeks, kale, cauliflowers & of course our sacks of homegrown potatoes. We’ve always got plenty of fresh free range eggs delivered daily from our farm in Tallington. March means Mother’s Day - we’ve flowers, chocolates & a wide range of greetings cards. Bird food & feeders make a great gift too! Café hours:

HEAD The

Mother’s Day 2023

TO START

A selection of freshly Baked Breads

Chefs Cream of Vegetable Soup

served with fresh bread & butter

Traditional Prawn Cocktail

served with granary bread & butter & finished with a Marie Rose sauce

Homemade Pate of the day

served with mixed leaf, onion chutney & ciabatta crisps

Sun-dried Tomato, Black Olive & Parmesan Cheese Bruschetta

Melon Fan

finished with a Cointreau & Orange Coulis

MAINS

Roast Sirloin of Beef

served with Yorkshire Pudding

Roast Loin of Pork

served with sage & onion stuffing & Yorkshire Pudding

Duck l’range

succulent duck breast served in a roast orange sauce

Poached Salmon

served with a creamy dill & Leek sauce

Tomato, Mozzarella & Mediterranean Vegetable Filo Pastry Pie (v)

TO FINISH

White Chocolate & Raspberry Panna Cota finished with fruit compote & homemade shortbread biscuit.

Homemade Bakewell Tart served with warm custard

Homemade Baileys & Chocolate Cheesecake

served with vanilla ice cream

Traditional Cheese & Biscuits served with celery, grapes & chutney

2 Course’s - £21.95

3 Course’s - £25.95

FOR CHILDREN

Homemade Beefburger, chips & beans

Childs Roast Beef

Childs Roast Pork

Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese, served with garlic bread & fresh salad

Childs Cheese & Tomato Ciabatta Pizza & chunky chips

Childs Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae

Childs Chocolate Brownie

Childs Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae

Fruit Salad

2 Courses - £9.95

BOURNE BOOKSHOP

19 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE t. 01778 392777

Clytemnestra

BY COSTANZA CASATI

Mother. Monarch. Murderer. Magnificent.

You are born to a king but marry a tyrant. You stand helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore and comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own.

Slowly, you plot. You are Clytemnestra. But when the husband who owns you returns in triumph, what then? Acceptance or vengeance - infamy follows both. So you bide your time and wait, until you can take revenge. If power isn’t given to you, you have to take it for yourself.

A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece and told through the eyes of its greatest heroine, this is a thrilling tale of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her.

The Flame of Resistance

BY DAMIEN LEWIS

Prior to World War II, Josephine Baker was a music hall diva renowned for her singing, dancing, beauty and sexuality. She was the highest paid female performer in Europe. When the Nazis invaded her adopted city, Paris, she was banned from the stage. Overnight, she went from performer to Resistance spy, becoming one of London’s most closely-guarded special agents.

This is the story of her heroic personal resistance to Nazi Germany. Drawing on a plethora of new historical material, including previously undisclosed letters and journals, Lewis upends the conventional story of Josephine Baker.

The Murder Game

One house. Nine guests. Endless motives for murder...

In the seaside town of Hamlet Wick, nine guests assemble for a New Year’s Eve party to remember. The owner of Hamlet Hall has organised a murder

BY TOM HINDLE

mystery evening with a 1920s twist, and everyone has their own part to play. But the game has barely begun when one guest is found dead - killed by a fatal injury to the head. With no phone signal and no way out of the house, the others are trapped with a killer in their midst…

Rainbow Grey: Battle for the Skies

BY LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON

Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old, but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist, the greatest villain that ever lived. Ray has to figure out what her ultimate magical

gift is and use it to stop Tornadia before she destroys the Weatherlands and Earth. With epic adventures, magic galore and everything at stake, the battle for the skies is ON!

Try “bourne2graze” for your Stress-free Catering Option

When that forthcoming kiddies’ birthday party tea is causing you so much angst or that food spread that you agreed to provide for twenty after the Christening is looking like an impossibility, just give Bourne’s Molly Edwards a call. But, before you do, just look at all of those delicious images of party food that many delighted clients have put onto her Facebook pages, and you’ll be in no doubt that Molly will have your stress-free answer!

Having now reached a point in time when Molly’s three young children’s demands are less, she can turn what was once just a little side-line (with her catering for family and a few friends), into a business, hence “bourne2graze”, which appeared in January this year.

Providing a wide range of savoury and sweet, cold foods, and everything you’d need for that perfect afternoon tea, bourne2graze can cater for any form of corporate gathering; family coming-togethers, be they parties, Christenings or funeral buffets; or just a Friday night-in with special

friends. Molly is happy to cater for anywhere within a ten to fifteen mile radius of Bourne.

As if bringing up three youngsters and providing a bespoke catering service to the public were not enough, Molly also finds time to help out in the family plumbing and heating business, MPM Plumbing and Heating, alongside husband, Matthew Mullen.

Final thought: how come some people have so much energy?!

Handmade with love for Mother's Day

Janice V Paskin is a local, 68-year-old grandmother of five. She left school at fifteen, “with a heart for the hurting and broken” and knew she would have to do something about it, sooner or later! Here, she explains what that “something” was and how it has encouraged Janice to share her life story in the form of a recently published book.

“Back in 2009, my husband Norman and I set off on a God-inspired journey to establish a Care Centre which would provide free, short-term accommodation for adults in the UK who were struggling with the pressure and stresses of life and needed a break in order to survive. The centre subsequently became a registered charity called The Well Head Centre on Manor Lane, Bourne. Along the way, I kept several journals recording the day-to-day challenges, joys, frustrations, heartaches, miracles, breakthroughs, and life-changing stories which now form the basis of this book.”

“Simply Impossible, Impossibly Simple” will inspire the reader to step out in faith to pursue their dream, however large or small it may be. In this book, Janice V Paskin vividly describes how her own dream to establish a safe haven for people to come and receive unconditional love and healing became a reality.

The book is available now for £10.99, from Janice (call, text or email her for a signed copy on 07426 171655, or at janice.paskin@googlemail.com. ) Alternatively, visit Bourne Bookshop on North Street and all book shops online..

“Simply Impossible, Impossibly Simple”

Morton’s Maths Masterclasses Prove to be a “Winn-Win”!

It’s mid-February and a group of children in Year 5 are taking part in an exciting series of Maths Masterclasses led by the Royal Institute. The RI is a wonderful charity that works nationally with schools to promote a love of Maths and Science through engaging and challenging workshops.

The Year 5 children have worked alongside other children from schools in the local area to share and deepen their understanding of what Maths can look like outside of the classroom.

Challenges have been tackled in face-to-face workshops and

Little Owls Nursery

A purpose built Nursery building with a bright, welcoming learning space.

● Covered outdoor play and a large garden area.

● High quality learning resources.

● 15 and 30 hour funded sessions available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

● Term time only.

through online virtual sessions. Mr Winn, the Maths Coordinator at Morton, says, “We are delighted to be able to offer our children such a fantastic opportunity. We are one of a small number of schools in the country to offer this amazing opportunity to broaden opportunities in Mathematics.”

In Year 6, the children have been learning to use ‘Tinkercad’, a free app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding. Children have enjoyed developing their knowledge of computer science, in preparation for the next step in their education at secondary school.

● 9.00am – 3.00pm with additional wrap around care available for children aged 3+ years.

● Together we can give your child the best start to their education with a warm, welcoming and enriching environment.

Hand in hand, together we can Respect, Achieve, Enjoy, Believe

T. 01778 570389 E. enquiries@morton.lincs.sch.uk www.morton.lincs.sch.uk

Places available in Nursery and across all Year Groups

Specialist Classes for Mums and Tums and Mums and Babies

Fitness Instructor, Laura Layen, is a passionate advocate for exercise for everyone, and especially for mothers and their babies. As a mum herself, with two-year-old Mia, Laura (26) recognises that there are so many mothers like herself with “Covid babies” (an unfortunate nickname for anyone who has been born since the outbreak first appeared in this country in March 2020).

As a result of those awful lockdowns and widespread disruption and cancellation of so many services and initiatives already established, many mothers missed out on ante-natal appointments and post-natal opportunities, some of which would have involved discovering how beneficial it can be for both mum and baby to exercise together, but particularly if that can be within a structured class, involving other mums and in a beautiful, warm swimming pool!

That social aspect is clearly part of Laura’s passion to address the importance of mums and their babies coming together, in the recent introduction at Bourne Leisure Centre of three specialist classes. So much good for one’s mental, as well as physical wellbeing, can result from being with others, be that poolside, within the water with your baby, or around a table chatting over a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits (provided free!) afterwards.

● Baby Boot Camp:

Fridays – 10.15am to 10.45am.

● Pre-natal dry-side Exercise Class:

Fridays – 11.00am to 11.30am.

● Post-natal, water-based Aqua Class:

Fridays – 1.15pm to 2.00pm.

Please note that, whilst the Baby Boot Camp and the Post-natal Aqua Class can have the baby accompanied by mother, Foster mother, carer, father or other adult family member, the Pre-natal class is solely for pregnant “mum-to-be and her tum”!

A pre-consultation service is offered at the Centre, either by phone or by e-mail, which involves a questionnaire, enquiring about previous exercise levels and any medical issues. Mums need not necessarily have had a history of being too exercise-conscious in the past. Laura is at pains to point out that these classes can be modified in order to suit individual requirements on behalf of the mother, and also that any information from attendees will be strictly confidential.

The first class in either of the three available is a free, trial session, so why not contact Bourne Leisure Centre and see just what benefits can be had for you and your little one?

Emma’s Back in Bourne!

Those of you who have been resident in Bourne and the surrounding area for more than a few years, and who have been visiting our beauty therapists for many years, may well remember a popular therapist, Emma Capes, who left the area for pastures new.

Well, Emma, now Emma Boelema, has returned to our much-changed town, and is excited to re-kindle her career as a beauty therapist. She is so looking forward to welcoming back her former loyal clients and, of course, meeting up with anyone, looking for a very enthusiastic practitioner, who can now boast three decades’ worth of experience in the profession.

Emma can provide a full and extensive range of beauty

Beauty by Emma

TREATMENTS INCLUDE

treatments, which incorporates hot stone massages, nail enhancements, waxing and semi-permanent make-up, amongst many others. As a self-employed therapist, Emma is also looking to provide a flexible working arrangement, whereby she will be looking to visit ladies at their home or in Care Homes in the area, for example.

She will be based for some of the time at recently opened salon, Kew Aesthetics in Bourne’s Crown Walk. There, clients can already access laser hair removal, anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers, as specialisms at the hands of their skilled practitioners.

Welcome back Emma!

Happy Mother’s Day!

other’s Day is a time to celebrate the love and care which we have received through our entire lifetime from our mums. However, sometimes this is not the case and Mother’s Day can be a time of conflicting feelings, due to receiving less care, less love, neglect or even abuse.

This can cast a dark shadow over an entire lifetime, affecting other relationships too. So, Mother’s Day can then become a time of resentment, anger, guilt, avoidance, stress/anxiety or even depression, as the special day is not seen how we would like it to be or expect it to be.

The damage caused by poor parenting can be undone with hypnotherapy by changing the way you think and behave towards yourself and towards others, helping you to create better, more stable relationships throughout your life. As a result, increased confidence and self-esteem will allow for positive feelings to create a much more fulfilled, purposeful, and enjoyable life.

Hypnotherapy can help with … problematic parenthood, pre-birth stress/anxiety/fears, postnatal depression, hypnobirthing confidence, selfesteem, grief or loss, guilt, anger, relationships and much more.

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

M“Thrive and live the life you deserve.”

“Learn to love yourself.”

How to See Real Progress from your Training

So, are you still on course to smash your New Year’s resolutions or have they already been shelved for yet another year? This month, I’m going to help you when it comes to reaching your training goals for 2023.

Implement these strategies and watch your progress skyrocket!

1Set Clear Goals: Without a goal, it’s easy to get discouraged and lose motivation. To avoid this, set specific, measurable, and time-bound goals that are achievable and align with your overall fitness or performance objectives.

2Stop Overtraining: “Overtraining” is when you push yourself too hard without giving your body enough time to recover. This can lead to injury and burnout, and negatively impact your progress. To avoid it, listen to your body, allow for adequate rest and recovery time, and incorporate active recovery activities into your routine.

3Train with Proper Form: Proper form is crucial for both safety and effectiveness when training. Neglecting proper form can result in injury, reduced results, and frustration.

4Train using Progressive Overload: When you perform the same exercises with the same weight and reps for a long time, you will eventually reach a plateau in your progress.

To avoid this, regularly assess your progress and adjust your training routine to include

heavier weights, more reps, or, if progress stalls, new exercises to continue challenging yourself and making progress.

5Fuel Your Body Properly:

Lastly, one of the biggest mistakes people make when training is not fuelling their bodies properly. Eating a balanced diet that includes adequate protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats is essential for providing the energy and nutrients your body needs to perform at its best. Additionally, staying hydrated is also crucial, especially before, during, and after exercise.

In conclusion, these are some of the most common mistakes people make when training. By setting clear goals, avoiding overtraining, focusing on proper form, progressing your routine, and fuelling your body properly, you can optimize your training and reach your fitness and physique goals.

My mission for 2023 is to help as many people as possible, so I’m offering a totally FREE service. If you’re struggling to see any visible results from your training, get in touch with me and I’ll conduct a free audit of your training programme and will respond to you with totally FREE advice about the positive changes that you should implement to finally see you working towards your goals. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain, so what’s your excuse?

Whether you’re looking to lose fat, build muscle, or simply get in the shape of your life in 2023, I can help. You can find me at:

adamnorthovertransformations

Adam Northover: The Body Transformation Specialist.

You can also email me directly at: Adam_transformations@hotmail.com.

As we leave behind those dark, winter months ,here at Deep-In Aesthetics we want you to look and feel your best just in time for the sunshine coming out and the social diaries starting to be organised.We are inviting all our clients, old and new, to take advantage of our March promotion combining our two most popular treatments of skin boosters(Seventy Hyal) and anti-wrinkle treatments.

Skin boosters work to replenish and revitalise the skin with hydrating properties and aim to improve the tone, texture, and appearance of the skin, rather than increasing its volume. They are also of a thinner consistency than dermal fillers and work from the inside out, providing patients with a natural and rejuvenated glow. Key benefits include intense hydration, subtle augmentation, and a glowing youthful appearance, whilst also stimulating your own production of collagen and elastin. They can also address the issues relating to skin changes, such as fine lines and wrinkles or sagging in the cheeks, likely to occur during the menopause.

Book in now for your Vitamin B12 injection for £25 (per treatment)

Book in now for your Hayfever injection for £70 (per treatment)

TREATMENTS WE OFFER

Dermal fillers ✦ Lip fillers ✦ Bunny lines

✦ Downturned corners of mouth

Gummy smiles ✦ Profhilo (turkey neck)

Fat dissolving ✦ Vitamin B12 injections

Anti-wrinkle treatments ✦ Smoker's lines

✦ Profhilo (five-point face lift)

Vitamin D injections ✦ Brow lift

Under eye treatments ✦ Cheek filler

Excessive sweating ✦ Hand rejuvenation

The results are instant and subtle, so not even your friends and family would know you have had a clinical treatment. One treatment, once a month, for three months will be required and be topped up every six to twelve months, dependent on need.

Botox injections are noted primarily for the ability to relax the muscles in your face to smooth out lines and wrinkles, giving an all-over smoother complexion. They are also known for treating conditions such as excessive sweating and to prevent chronic migraines. The injections are relatively safe so long as they are carried out by an experienced medical professional and, with Alistair being a registered pharmacist for over twenty-six years, you know you are in safe hands. So, let’s make this spring one to remember and get you booked in now!

SPECIAL MARCH OFFER

3 areas of anti wrinkle treatments and a course of 3 skin boosters for £400.

Profhilo

Usually £190 for a course of two treatments

Seventy Hyal

Usually £275 for three treatments.

SAVE £100

HALLAM TRAVEL STILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SEATS AVAILABLE:

The Wizard of Oz (afternoon show)

Thriplow

The Lord’s Tour

Silverstone Interactive Museum

2nd April Adult £42 Child £35

Legoland Thurs 6th April Adult £59 Child £54

Windsor Leisure Day Thurs 6th April £31

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners Sat 8th April £52

York Shopping/Leisure Day Weds 12th April £27

Oxford Leisure Day Sat 15th April £28

Bakewell Market & Judith Mary Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal) ONLY 17 LEFT Mon 17th April £55

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill Weds 19th April Adult £38 Child £31 NT Member £24

Bakewell & Matlock Bath Sat 22nd April £26

Wroxham Barns & Southern Comfort River Trip Sun 23rd April £32

Windsor Castle Thurs 4th May Adult £58 Young Person £49 Child £47

London for King Charles III Coronation Sat 6th May £39

Blickling Estate Sun 7th May Adult £39 Child £32 NT Member £24

Sister Act (afternoon show) ONLY 7 LEFT Weds 10th May £65

Chatham Historic Dockyard Sat 13th May Adult £46 Senior £45 Child £42

Southend on Sea

Titanic – The Musical (afternoon show)

Sun 14th May £30

Weds 17th May £60

RHS Garden, Wisley Sat 20th May Adult £43 RHS Member £30

Ain’t Too Proud (afternoon show)

Thurs 25th May £70

RHS Chelsea Flower Show ONLY 2 LEFT Sat 27th May £125

The Bodyguard (afternoon show)

Weds 31st May £68

Chelsea FC Stadium Tour & Museum Sat 3rd June Adult £59 Senior £51 Child £49

Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens Sun 4th June Adult £34 Child £32

Matilda (afternoon show)

Weds 7th June £77

Agatha Christie’s Prosecution for the Witness (afternoon performance) at County Hall, London

Thurs 8th June £74

Black Country Living Museum & Dudley Canal and Caverns Sat 10th June

42nd Street (4pm show)

Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £45

ONLY 19 LEFT Sun 11th June £86

Annie – The Musical (afternoon show) 14th June £62

English National Ballet Cinderella in the round at the Royal Albert Hall (afternoon performance)

Sun 25th June £100

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival Sat 8th July £65

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial Sat 15th July Adult £37 Child £32

Whitby Leisure Day

Aspects of Love (afternoon show)

We Will Rock You (afternoon show)

Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)

Sun 16th July £31

Weds 19th July £86

Thurs 20th July £81

Weds 26th July £58

Tower Hotel, London – 4 days Only 2 left Fri 28th July £321

Scarborough Leisure Day

Thurs 3rd August £27

The Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort – 5 days ONLY 20 LEFT Sun 6th August £430

Liverpool FC Tour and Museum Sat 12th August Adult £51 Senior £47 Child £42

The Princess River Cruise Experience (includes 2 course lunch)

Skipton & Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal)

Sun 13th August £48

Weds 16th August £62

Thurs 17th August £87

Chatsworth House and Gardens Sat 19th August Adult £43 Child £39

RHS Garden, Harlow Carr

Sun 20th August Adult £38 RHS Member £28

Tower of London including Superbloom Tues 22nd August Adult £66 Senior £60 Child £51

Hutton Le Hole (Ryedale Folk Museum) & Thornton Le Dale (Bangers & Cash)

Weds 23rd August £37

North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Whitby Thurs 31st August Adult £66 Child £60

Greenwich Leisure Day

Cirque: The Greatest Show (afternoon show)

Twickenham Stadium Tour and World Rugby Museum

Phantom of the Opera (afternoon show)

Grease the Musical (afternoon show)

Buckingham Palace Royal Mews & State Rooms

Cannon Hall Farm

National Memorial Arboretum

The Drifters Girl (afternoon show)

Ramsey Park Hotel, Isle of Man – 6 days

Sat 2nd September £31

Sat 2nd September £60

Sun 3rd September

Adult £54 Senior £49 Child £46

Weds 6th September £75

Thurs 7th September £69

Thurs 14th September

Adult £73 Young Adult £59 Child £55

Sat 16th September £35

Sun 17th September £26

Thurs 21st September £68

Sat 23rd September £602

Everybody’s Talking about Jamie (afternoon show) Weds 27th September £55

Alfie Boe

Fri 6th October £92

Battersea Power Station and Lift 109 Sun 8th October Adult £52 Child £47

Mrs Doubtfire (afternoon show)

Thurs 12th October £75

Leyburn & Masons Gin Distillery Sat 14th October £56

Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums Sun 15th October £31

Crazy for You (afternoon show)

Weds 18th October £76

The Deep Sat 21st October Adult £41 Senior £40 Child £37

The Play That Goes Wrong (afternoon show) Sun 22nd October £66

RAF Museum, London Sat 28th October £30

The Postal Museum & Mail Rail Sun 29th October Adult £44 Young Person £42 Child £40

The Full Monty (afternoon show)

Weds 1st November £58

Regent Street Motor Show/London Leisure Day Sat 4th November £31

Leeds Christmas Shopping/Leisure Day

Sat 18th November £27

Bakewell Christmas Market Sun 19th November £25

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sat 25th November £27

Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping/Leisure Day Sun 26th November £24

York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day

Thurs 30th November £27

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club (afternoon performance) Sat 2nd December £113

Meadowhall Shopping Centre Sun 3rd December £25

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Mon 4th December £76

Holkham Hall by Candlelight Weds 6th December £51

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular Thurs 7th December £76

Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sat 9th December £26

Lincoln Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sun 10th December £25

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Sat 16th December £79

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular Sun 17th December £79

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall (afternoon concert) Sun 17th December £89

Hogwarts in the Snow Sat 30th December Adult £78 Child £66

Birmingham International Tattoo (afternoon show) Sun 11th February 2024

Adult £57 Senior £55 Child £54

Shrek the Musical (afternoon show) Sat 23rd March 2024 £76

Titanic Hotel, Belfast – 5 days ONLY 18 LEFT Sun 19th May 2024 £595

Michael McIntyre Macnificent Tour Sat 25th May 2024 £99

Happy Mother’s Day

WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day, is special and so are all of our mothers! From a legal point of view, mothers have always been there for us, so we should be there for them. Often, mothers are the strength behind the father, and we celebrate their love, kindness, wisdom, and security. They are strong but fun, creative and driven (whether in the work place, at home, or behind the wheel!)

Sometimes, spreading their love and support with several children or, sometimes, the only child, they are the genuine peacemaker among arguing siblings or, guiding the young person through testing times, they are always there.

Our grandmothers deserve a mention too, for all their extra love, kindness, and support, often supplying the additional kindness that no one else can. The lift, the meal, the cosy home for a weekend and lots of fun.

Legally, the law affects families and, sometimes, it could do with being more up to date. At Double and Megson, we always seek to supply our best guidance on topics concerning mothers, grandmothers and children.

Different ages bring different challenges, and it is wise to always know our rights and responsibilities, whether it is when joyful things are happening, or less so. Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney can be especially relevant in this area.

We hope that all of us will enjoy the celebration that Mother’s Day on March 19th brings. For those of us who have already lost our mothers, we remember them and are forever thankful for what they have done, and we cherish their memory.

Whatever we are doing, may it bring everyone in the family closer together and in a spirit of celebration.

COME & SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEAM

UPCOMING FIXTURES

FIRST TEAM FIXTURES

MARCH

4th Clipstone FC (a) 3pm

11th Radford FC (h) 3pm

18th Clifton All Whites (a) 3pm

25nd West Bridgford (h) 3pm

28th Gedling Miners Welfare (a) 7:45pm

APRIL

1st Newark Town (h) 3pm

8th Rainworth Miners Welfare (a) 3pm

10th Blackstones (a) 3pm

15th Grantham Town FC (h) 3pm

MARCH

RESERVE TEAM FIXTURES

MARCH

4th G.N.G Oadby Town Reserves (h) 3pm

8th Desborough Town (a) 7:45pm

11th Cogenhoe United (a) 2pm

18th Godmanchester Rovers (h) 3pm

25th Kempston Rovers (a) 3pm

APRIL

8th Rothwell Corinthians (h) 3pm

15th Harborough Town a) 3pm

22nd Raunds Town (h) 3pm

29th Bugbrooke St. Michaels (h) 3pm

POSH LADIES FIXTURES

5th Solihull Moors (a) 3pm

12th Wem Town (h) 2pm

16th Northampton Town (a) 7:45pm

19th Leafield Athletic (h) 2pm

26th Sheffield (a) 2pm

APRIL

2nd Doncaster Rovers Belles (a) 2pm

9th Solihull Moors (h) 2pm

16th Sheffield (h) 2pm

23rd Stourbridge (h) 2pm

30th Leek Town (a) 3pm

For further details, please contact Thomas Hames on 07703 609301

We are always in need of match day helpers, so pop along and see how you can get involved and help out.

Sunday 26 March Welcome to the Springtime Mystery Tour

Wednesday 12 April Louth, The Wolds & A Coastal Stroll

Monday 17 April St Ives on Market Day & A Fenland Tour

Friday 28 April Newark Upon Trent & Downtown Superstore

Wednesday 3 May Peak Forest Canal Cruise & Lunch

Tuesday 16 May SkegnessSeaside Special

Saturday 27 May RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Friday 9 June HunstantonSeaside Special

Saturday 10 June

Saffron Walden & Picturesque Essex Villages Tour

Tuesday 13 June

Melton Mowbray & Soup/Puddings at Skillington

Monday 26 June Lichfield & The National Memorial Aboretum

Mystery with A Touch of History

Friday 10 March ................................................................... 3 Days HB from £259 Two Day Getaway - Stratford upon Avon & The Costwold

Sunday 2 April ....................................................................... 2 Days HB from £159

Springtime Gardens of Dumfries & Galloway

Sunday 9 April 5 Days HB from £499

Kent - The Garden of England

Monday 24 April 5 Days HB from £539

Thurlby Community Primary Academy

Our Creative Curriculum: “Snap and Rap”!

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The spring term has already been full of wonderful experiences for our children across the school.

We were pleased to welcome back ‘Roots to Food’, a specialist company delivering healthy eating and nutrition workshops for schools.

The children in Reception, Years 1 and 6 had already spent time creating the Spanish dish ‘paella’ with ‘Roots to Food’ in the autumn term. This term, the children in Years 2 and 3 prepared and cooked ingredients for a Japanese teriyaki chicken dish with Bombay noodles.

The children in Years 4 and 5 prepared, cooked and sampled Mexican beef chilli with chocolate and sweetcorn rice that was served with tortilla chips and sour cream. The children learned how to safely chop, mix and cook the ingredients to make delicious dishes which they were able to taste afterwards. It was greatly enjoyed by all!

Earlier in the term, the Year 4 pupils were excited to take part in a music rap workshop. The class were mesmerised by the rap artist, Xidus Pain, who performed different raps for the children to listen to whilst they were able to move to the beat. The class were amazed how he pieced together a rap based on random words the children had generated in the classroom – a very talented skill to have! The children are going to be working with Xidus again soon, to create their own raps about their ‘Dreams and Goals’ which also links to our PSHE curriculum.

If you would like more information about joining Thurlby C.P. Academy, there are places available in some year groups. Please e-mail enquiries@ th.keystonemat.org.

We have a Facebook page, ‘Thurlby Community Primary Academy’, where you can find more information about our school.

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JOIN OUR TREASURE HUNT: Do you have cash in the attic? Come along to our Antique Roadshow – if the offer is OK, flog it!

So come on down, this is the Real Deal! From scrap gold to the finest antique jewellery, we’ll take it. We purchase all quality watches and jewellery – gold and silver is at an all-time high, so cash in. From old silver coins to antique silver tea sets, we want them all. WANTED – all Aviator diver/military watches. Best price paid.

Open Days to see “The Trade Institute” for Yourself

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Do you work in the construction industry or know someone that does?

Over the next few months, Alto Electrical will be hosting regular open days to showcase our new building and the work that we are doing in our new company, “The Trade Institute”. This ‘big-build project’ will provide rentable spaces for tradespeople to work, and we welcome you to come and take a look around. The spaces available are in the form of woodworking workshops; metalworking workshops; prep areas; shot blasting facilities; and painting booths. Additionally, to support the non-hands-on side of working in a trade, there will be office spaces, event spaces and a dedicated learning/teaching installation area.

These spaces have been created to provide support to local traders and to create a close-knit community of businesses. In addition to the spaces, we have partnered up with multiple allies to create an environment that will support both physical and mental health.

This month, I want to update you on the progress of the building. The workshops have been installed and new access points have been created, now that the building has been split into two sections. So, when you come for the open day, you will get to enjoy walking through our new entrance.

If you would like to enquire about our open days and the available workspaces, please call the office and one of the team will be happy to talk to you. We look forward to welcoming you to our new building.

Our open days will be held on the second and the fourth Saturdays of March, April, and May, starting on March 11th and 25th. A light lunch will be provided on each open day.

Institute House, Roman Bank, PE10 9LQ. Special offers for early interest in the workspaces will be available, exclusive to those who attend the open days.

Please note that this will be the only time these offers will be available, so you won’t want to miss out!

www.altoelectrical.co.uk Institute House, Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ

Hopefully spring is on its way and the longer daylight hours mean more time to spend at the allotment or on your vegetable patch. Although we may get some warm days it doesn’t necessarily mean that the soil will be warm enough for sowing, so be cautious.

If you have chitted your first early potatoes and the ground is not frozen they can be planted out from mid-March or early April, but it is well worth covering them to protect them from the late frosts. Don’t forget to add a light sprinkling of fertiliser to the trench.

Never planted an asparagus bed? Now is the time. Dig a trench 12 inches deep and add some well-rotted manure. Make a 4-inch ridge at the base and spread the roots of the crown over the ridge, replace the soil, leaving the tips just visible. Water in and add mulch. Don’t forget to leave the asparagus for two years before actually harvesting.

Now is the time to start a runner bean or celery trench, both of which need a rich fertile, moisture retaining soil. The trench should be 60-90cm (2-3ft) wide and 30cms (1ft) deep. Regularly fill them with vegetable peelings, tea bags etc. Each time you add a new layer, cover with soil. Other jobs to do – and there’s plenty of them!

• Lettuces and other salad crops can be sown indoors or outdoors under cloches or in cold frames. Tomato and cucumber seeds can be sown indoors but wait until the end of the month.

BY JK SHEDS

• Sow Brussels sprouts, cabbage, sprouting broccoli indoors and to take full advantage of the ripening season sow aubergines, chillies, and peppers indoors.

• Herbs such as rosemary and sage will benefit from a good trim, and chives and mint can be propagated by dividing them and re-planting.

• Plant out onion and shallot sets – last chance to plant garlic.

• Early varieties of carrot, beetroot, spring onions, peas, chard, parsnips, spinach and broad beans can be sown into the open ground but may need to be under cover.

• Last chance for planting bare-rooted fruit trees and bushes.

• Feed and mulch fruit trees – fertilise the base, water in and then cover with well-rotted manure or compost to act as a mulch.

• Remove dead leaves from cabbages and Brussels.

• Don’t forget to feed your over-wintered crops such as onions, kale, spring cabbage – use blood, fish and bone meal, chicken manure or seaweed–based organic fertiliser.

• If you’re into “no-dig” or have raised beds, March continues to be one of the best times of year to top up your beds. Using manure or compost allows for an increase in nutrients. It also increases soil depths where any soil has been lost due to the worms.

• Prepare seed beds by raking over to a fine tilth and add fertiliser.

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We bring you the latest trends in the UK’s housing market with a detailed focus on our local market.

House prices

Annual property price growth has considerably softened according to the latest indices released by the Halifax and Nationwide and month-on-month prices are moderating

Economy

The UK economy avoided recession in 2022 with the economy recording 0% growth between October and December The Bank of England expect any recession in 2023/24 to be shorter and shallower than previously predicted.

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More than 1 26 million sales took place across the UK in 2022, making the market, after 2021, the busiest since 2007. Sales volumes in December were up 1.4% year-on-year and stronger than the pre-pandemic average (HMRC)

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Safe Local Trades

Who are they and what do they do?

Founder and owner, Eileen Le Voi explains: Is Safe Local Trades a national company?

No! Having won Peterborough’s ‘Best New Business Idea’ in 2008, the service has, and always will be, exclusively for Peterborough and an approximate 30-mile PE postcode radius, which includes Bourne and all surrounding villages. For me, it is all about ‘keeping it local’.

Why did you set up Safe Local Trades?

I felt passionate about providing consumers with a “one-stop shop” where they can access a register of vetted and approved tradespeople, thereby protecting them from rogues and cowboys.

Why would I choose Safe Local Trades over similar national companies?

There are several key aspects to Safe Local Trades that makes us unique. Firstly, we always want to ensure that all our members are honest and reputable local tradespeople that do a good job for a fair price. Everyone is interviewed by me in person, followed by a stringent vetting process which includes a DBS check. They must adhere to our Service Charter and are monitored on an ongoing basis, thereby giving customers complete peace of mind.

Silicone Hero specialises in the removal of old unsightly silicone and resealing with brand new high quality sanitary grade silicone - give your bathroom a new lease of life and keeping it mould-free to avoid costly water damage and leaks.

Secondly, as well as our work with the trades, much effort is placed on safeguarding the more vulnerable people in our communities by working personally and directly with other caring and concerned parties in the 'local' community, such as local authorities, Cambridgeshire Neighbourhood Watch, Cambs Police Crime Prevention, Age UK, The Bobby Scheme, Disability Peterborough, and many more.

How do I locate the right tradesperson for my job? Visit our website www.safelocaltrades.com and search for the trade in the drop-down box and then enter your postcode, for instant access to the traders in that particular category, their contact details and the chance to view their profile and reviews. With 65 different trades and over 17,000 reviews, Safe Local Trades has more trusted members in more trades and services across the PE postcode area than any other service, including the national companies.

Visit www.safelocaltrades.com/consumers/testimonials to see what your neighbours think about the service. Any questions? Call 01733 530019. Please follow and like us on our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

R Longstaff & Co Acquire Eckfords for a Stronger Future

When two successful firms combine, the result is hopefully one that will greatly benefit their customers, largely because they can now call upon a much wider range of expertise and experience from those working within the firms that merge. And so it was that in late 2022, two of Bourne’s independent estate agents, R Longstaff & Co, and Eckfords, came together to provide a much wider offering for the public.

Over many decades, the Longstaff family have been influential in South Lincolnshire with offices in Bourne, Grantham and Spalding. The firm has vast experience in commercial, agricultural, and residential, land and property matters, and, over time, R Longstaff & Co had acquired other businesses within this sector.

In May 2010, for example, they took over the residential lettings and management business of Lyalls Lettings in Bourne which then merged with the company's existing Bourne office, which had opened in 2006. Twelve years later, R. Longstaff & Co acquired Escritt Barrell Golding to forge a stronger position in the agricultural and commercial sectors in the Grantham district.

And so, the next stage in the firm’s development now sees R Longstaff & Co acquiring Eckfords to further strengthen their presence in the residential sales, residential letting and property management sectors in the Bourne district.

Eckfords was established in Bourne in the early 1990s by Rex and Angela Eckford, and Angela is now Residential Sales Manager for the firm’s Bourne office. R Longstaff & Co are delighted that Jane Willis and Catherine Corefield, who have worked with Rex and Angela Eckford for many years, have joined the existing Bourne team, bringing with them a wealth of experience and contacts in the area. They have worked on many ‘new build sales’ through the Elsea Park development over the last twenty years, which will continue. The Bourne team includes the following staff - Kit Longstaff, Angela Gibson, Sarah Cookson, Liam Smith, Angela Eckford, Jane Willis, and Catherine Corefield.

It is hoped that the considerable residential lettings and property management expertise that Longstaffs offer will blend with Eckford’s reputation and experience with residential sales and estate agency. R. Longstaff & Co have experience of some residential sales work, whilst Eckfords have let and managed a good number of properties as well, so it’s going to be a case of the public getting the best of both worlds.

The Eckfords branded office will continue its work from 29 West Street, whilst the R Longstaff & Co branch remains operational from their premises at 73B Abbey Road. Most residential sales are likely to be dealt with by Eckfords but both offices will continue to be involved in residential letting and property management. R Longstaff & Co will continue to cover all aspects of the other commercial, agricultural, professional and valuation work as well.

Smalley Hot Tub Services Ltd: A Happy Covid Lockdown Story!

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.

As 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.

Now in Bourne

Last year saw the arrival in Bourne of a carpet business, Crowland Carpets Ltd, which has already been providing a supply and fitting service since 2014 from its showroom base in The Deeping Centre, Market Deeping.

The expansion into a bustling town like Bourne which has, for over twenty years, been witnessing a prodigious growth in its population, principally on the Elsea Park estate, close to the showroom in Victor Way, adds another outlet, from which homes in the town and the surrounding villages can be carpeted by the experts.

Crowland Carpets Ltd is a family-run business with over fifty years’ combined experience within the flooring industry, and is owned by father and son team, Ben and Dekota Cowing.

Ben had for many years operated as a sole trader, building up an enviable reputation for quality installations in the Peterborough area. Now with son, Dekota, they are able to not only provide a complete carpet (and all other types of floor covering) fitting service, but also, within their spacious and well-stocked showroom, to give their customers the chance to see for themselves the multitude of products which they can supply and install for them.

As befitting an experienced business, Crowland Carpets Ltd offer free advice and an estimating service. Their range of products is vast and, besides carpets, they can supply and fit vinyls, laminates, ‘Flotex’, wood flooring, sisal, seagrass, coir, and jute. Underlays, rugs, doormats, and mat-wells are available too. Uplifting and the disposal of a customer’s removed floor covering is also part of a very comprehensive service. They cater for all budgets, with functional carpets ideal for rental properties all the way up to top-of-the-range, made-to-order, bespoke Axminster carpets.

The Quirky Deco Blush carpet runner is an iconic design from British duo Divine Savages. It is On trend, contemporary and colourful, inspired by the art deco era; the perfect way to bring patterned flooring into your home.

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.

Mamas Wills

Wills for the Next Generation

Who wants to talk about dying at the age of twentyfive? It was certainly something I avoided for a long time. However, it doesn’t have to be as morbid or depressing as you would think. When you have children, writing a will is in fact the most sensible thing you can do.

In January, we launched “Mamas Wills – Wills for the next generation”, with expert advice and support for parents by parents. Our biggest aim is to break the stigma that “wills are for old people”.

So, how does a will actually help a parent of a child?

If you are a regular reader, you would have seen an amazing article written by Danielle Claydon, my fellow ‘Mamas Wills Ambassador’, where she highlighted the importance of appointing a guardian for your children. If you missed it, let me give you a quick run through:

1A guardian is legally responsible for your child if you were to pass away.

2 They make all parental decisions in the best interest of your child or children.

3

By appointing a guardian, you avoid any involvement by Social Services (which includes

an extensive search into your family history) where they select what is ‘best’ for your children (not taking into consideration parental styles or your views). This is by far the most important reason as to why an individual with children should write a will; we don’t shout about it enough.

A lot of people think that, in order to write a will, they need a big posh house, fancy possessions and a bank full of money; this truly is not the case.

Your children are your most prized possession; my daughter is the most important thing in my world. I would rather ensure that my child is safe and has security, over any material possessions (although they would be nice too!)

I could tell you loads of other reasons why it is so important to write your will as a young parent, but I have only so many words. So let me finish by saying this; from one parent to another, please secure your child’s future and write a will.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us; we would be delighted to support you through this.

Instagram: @mamas.wills

P.S MAKE SURE YOU QUOTE “MAMAS WILLS” TO GET A £10 COSTA VOUCHER ON US (Because who doesn’t need coffee more than parents? Am I right?)

Meg Dugdale (‘Mama’s Wills Ambassador’ at Will & Probate Services}

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Words from the Mayor

My first official engagement of 2023 was a cold one. This winter, Bourne United Charities have added seven trees across the park, specifically to commemorate the seven decades of the reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II. I was fortunate to be asked to plant a Scarlet Oak on behalf of Bourne Town Council and the residents of the parish, as part of this Platinum Jubilee Project.

As Mayor of Bourne, I officially opened Harrington House Care Home, a purpose-built facility where residents are enjoying the modern facilities and space of their new accommodation. The residents celebrated in style with bubbly and cake and enjoyed the vocal talent of a local singer who soon had a sing-song underway. It was a great opportunity for residents, staff, volunteers, and family to chat and enjoy each other’s company.

Skatepark fans will be glad to know significant progress has been made and, as the project gathers momentum, those waiting to use this multi-wheeled surface can see for themselves that the main concrete bowl is laid, and the project is moving forward to bring a new opportunity for recreation from the spring of 2023.

Amid all these exciting developments the mundane remains important; the necessity to maintain the basics which so often these days cannot be taken

for granted needs us, as a community, to show commitment.

To this end, I continue with my own agenda, shared by many, to keep Bourne clean and safe. Observant residents may have noticed some necessary replacement waste bins onto our streets with a promise from SKDC of more to follow. It is my view that we need more bins in some areas of the town which are not well served.

The disgusting state of the road verges outside of the town, plus litter and dog fouling left on some of our pavements and verges in town, is a red flag to show that some people just don’t care enough!

If I had a plea for 2023, it would be to make this a litter-free town and parish, where all litterbugs and dog owners take responsibility for their waste and dispose of it appropriately.

COUNCILLOR ANNA KELLY

March always feels like an exciting month, which by its end brings longer daylight hours and the promise of spring.

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Our goal is to build long-term relationships with every one of our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to understand their objectives and priorities. We know that the world of financial services is complex and can sometimes feel daunting. We will work for you in simplifying the process and we will communicate with you in terms that you will understand.

If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows: Phone: 01778 342291

Email: advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk

Wills

Why do I need a will?

Wills are important to ensure that your assets pass to those you would like. If you are not married, your partner will not automatically inherit your estate.

If you have children, you can also use a will to nominate guardians to ensure they are looked after if the worst may happen.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

What are they?

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are documents that allow someone that you nominate as your attorney, to deal with your financial or health affairs on your behalf.

These are used when you lose mental capacity but must be created while you can still make decisions. If you do not create these in time, then unfortunately the solution is more costly and time consuming.

Probate

What is it?

When a person sadly passes away, some banks and institutes require a Grant of Probate to enable you to collect in their assets. If you are selling a house, a solicitor will require this to complete the sale.

We are licensed to assist with the probate application on your behalf, as well as distribute the estate, making everything simpler at this difficult time.

COMING SOON A Charity Concert

Remember those great Bands from the 40’s & 50’s? Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey. Want to hear them again? Then get ready to join us on 22 April.

Bourne Corn Exchange

“ROYAL AIR FORCE SWING WING”

“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing”

“Royal Air Force Swing Wing plays by kind permission of the Air Force Board of the Defence Council”

Bourne Baptist Church

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

1st and every Wednesday - Evangelical Baby and Toddler Group, 12 noon to 1:30pm, Eastgate URC Church Hall. Come along and enjoy our lunchtime sessions and meet other parents and toddlers. Bring lunch if you wish; we look forward to welcoming you.

1st Wednesday Club - 2:30pm at Eastgate United Reformed Church Hall. Mr Richard Bailey will be giving us one of his delightful talks entitled, “Richard Entertains”. The entrance fee of £2 includes refreshments and raffle. Everyone welcome.

2nd - Nubourne W.I. meeting at the Abbey Church Hall. This month’s speaker is Jonathan Smith who will recall some of the Stamford Mercury archives with Bourne being a focal point. New members and visitors welcome. £4 including cake and a cuppa.

4th - Nibble and Natter at 10am -12noon in the Abbey Church Hall. Stalls to include books, raffle, and refreshments. Proceeds to Abbey Church Funds. All are welcome.

4th and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, “Social Ride” leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. For further information, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk.

5th 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 - Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Tea at The Windmill Room, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne PE10 9AE : 2pm - 4pm. Make new and lasting friendships over tea cake and conversations. All welcome.

10th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7:30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and join us every second Friday. www.wakehouse.org.uk.

11th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road. PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org

11th - The hugely popular Spring Craft Fair returns to the Old Town Hall, Bourne from 10am - 3pm. Come and support local artisans in your community. Unique handmade crafts, gifts, and local art for sale, all made by talented local

crafters and artists. Plenty of ideas for Mother’s Day or Easter gifts. Refreshments will also be available to purchase in The Shambles.

11th - Eastgate United Reformed Church Spring Coffee Morning: 10am - 11:30am in the Church Hall. Come along and enjoy tea, coffee, cakes, and hot sausage rolls. Bric a brac, jewellery and jigsaws, other attractions, and a raffle. You are very welcome to join us and enjoy the fellowship.

13th & 27th – “Option B,” a bereavement group for those who have lost their husband, wife, or partner, meet at Don’t Lose Hope Café every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 4pm - 6pm. Further information, please contact optionb2022@ gmail.com

15th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie on 01778 423569.

13th - Bourne Hereward Probus monthly meeting and lunch at Bourne Corn Exchange: 12noon. This month’s speaker is Tony Stubbs who will talk on “Sir Edwin Lutyens”. Why not join them? You will find comradeship and fun. For more information, call Malcolm Kenwood on 01778 441271.

14th - Bourne Hereward Probus coffee morning in the Corn Exchange at 10am.

16th - Bourne Garden Club AGM followed by a talk by Paul Sentence “Orchids in Flower”: 7:30pm Bourne Abbey Church Hall. £2 entrance for members £12 per year subscription. Visitors £4 per meeting.

18th - Messy Church at New Day Baptist Church, Morton, 11am - 1pm. Games, crafts, and light lunch for all the family, cost = donations requested on the day.

18th - The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan at Bourne Abbey Church, 7pm. The Stamford G&S Players will be singing some of the most well-loved and memorable G&S songs, interspersed with entertaining narrative, atmospheric lighting, and nostalgic photos from past and present! Pay at the door. Admission: £10; under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free. Refreshments (extra) available at the interval.

20th - This month’s speaker at the U3A meeting is Miss June Barton whose subject is “Queen of the Saltmarshes: Life on the Lincolnshire saltmarshes”. 2pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. New members always welcome.

Bourne Organ Club

15th - Every third Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month Tony Stace: 7.30pm. Tickets on the door £7 Members, £8 Visitors. For more information call 01778 424947.

Apollo Dance 1 Hub Bourne

Telephone: 07718 088525 Facebook: apollodance2

Email: info@apollodance.co.uk

Royal British Legion Club

3rd March – Bingo Bonanza. Tickets to be purchased 7pm - 7:30pm with the Bingo to start at 7:45pm.

25th March – Music Quiz: Through the Decades. Teams of 4 max and £4 entry per team. All teams must book as there’s limited space.

22nd April – Irish Music with The Shaughrauns. £3 per ticket or £5 on the door

LDC Dance Company

18 Abbey road, Bourne. Specialising in teaching a wide variety of dance styles to all ages and abilities. (3yrs+).

Telephone: 07984 381153 Email: lauren@ ldcdance.co.uk Website: www.ldcdance.co.uk

GIGS AND MUSICAL EVENTS

1st and every Wednesday: Bourne Borderers meet at Edenham Village Hall, Church Lane, Edenham, PE10 0LS, from 8pm to 10pm. New members always welcome. For more information, visit www.bourneborderers.co.uk.

5th - Open Mic at the Hare and Hounds, Haconby: 8pm. PA and soundman providedhosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 57142.

12th - Second Sundays Singaround (songs and tunes) at the Hare and Hounds, Haconby: 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Hosted by Dean and Jen Hardy - 07788 410530.

25th - The Old Town Hall Bourne welcomes international pianist, Mikael Petersson and Coventry Poet Laureate, Emilie Lauren Jones. Enjoy an uplifting evening of classical music, beautifully mixed with the spoken word. The licensed bar in The Shambles will be open at 6-15pm for a 7pm start. Tickets £14 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project.

Bourne to Line Dance

4th - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month Wayne T. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718 972329 or e-mail DCALiner@ aol.com.

28th - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meeting in the Baxter Room, Wake House at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) A new speaker and topic each month, also available help with your own Family Tree. Members and non-members welcome. For more information, contact Shirley on 01778 425613.

29th - The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 10:30am12:30pm at the Methodist Church Hall in Bourne.

30th - Bourne and District Flower Club. Flower demonstration in the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne at 7:30pm. by Barbara Collins with her title “Colourful Spring”. There will be a club stall with flower arranging accessories and flower arranging books. Visitors welcome at £8. Further details from Ann Northen on 01778 423353.

Bourne Motor Racing Club

9th - Club Night. March’s speaker will be local motorcycle racing lady, Lissy Whitmore. Lissy will be giving an update on her racing experience with the Rich Energy OMG team in the British Super Bike Junior Supersport championship on her Yamaha YZF R3 bike. She will also be making an announcement for her future plans in 2023. Doors at the Corn Exchange open at 7pm for an 8pm start. Membership renewals at £20 for the year will be available on the night. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in your events please contact her via hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

Summer of Rockets

by Brynley Heaven

Keeley Hawes and Toby Stephens starred in the television mini-series, “Summer of Rockets” in 2019. Loosely based on Director, Stephen Poliakoff’s own family story, it caught some of the odd contrasts of those Cold War days; the disconnect between the “unreal calm” of normal life and ominous rumblings in laneways off the A15, just north of Bourne.

When I first wrote the history of the Thor rockets at Folkingham, it was like digging out a repressed past. The facts were then obscure and sometimes not given full value by residents, blissfully unaware of the scale of the drama. For others, powerful youthful memories of the rocket secrecy, of floodlights, guards, “dry ice rehearsals”, and fuel in the ditches. Now, with the passage of time, the story has come into focus. Former top-level foes have chewed over their experiences for posterity. Books have been published, something like a consensus reached. All are agreed … it was scary as hell!

The Thor rockets at Folkingham were deployed in 1960, under dual British-American control. There were three of them, sixty-five feet (almost twenty metres) tall and looking sleek and modern, as rockets should. They were part of a deployment of sixty in all, at twenty remote locations in Eastern England, the others nearest to Bourne being at North Luffenham.

These were ‘doomsday machines’, capable of taking a 1.44 megaton nuclear bomb 1,500 miles, to Moscow in fact. They ran on liquid oxygen and kerosene and naturally required an array of supporting infrastructure. Contrary to persistent myth, there were no silos. They had fixed concrete launch pads (which, incredibly, are just about still there) which made them and us very vulnerable. The Blue Streak was later to have silos but was cancelled. Much later, the Cold War featured Cruise

missiles at Greenham Common which, unlike Thors, could in theory be dispersed covertly into almost any copse or meadow.

The public were told very little. The days of drama came in the October 1962 ‘Cuba Crisis’ when the rockets were brought to hair-trigger states of readiness. There is a chilling account in Jim Wilson’s “Britain on the Brink” of V-bomber crew alternating between entertaining the entirely oblivious Mayor of Stamford and cranking up Armageddon procedures on the Wittering runway end. This was no exercise. Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan discarded the War Plan and ordered that the V-bombers should not be dispersed – a good decision, and by 1963, the missiles had gone.

I suggest giving the launch sites at Folkingham a miss, as they are more interesting to see on maps or ‘satellite view’ - a distinctive trio of ‘starfish’ shapes. The old wartime bomb storage bays, hidden deep in Temple Wood nearby, are a much better walking excursion to feed the imagination, conjuring up something like a lost Mayan civilisation.

Keeley Hawes starred in ‘Summer of Rockets’ (2019)

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