Discovering Bourne issue 142, June 2023

Welcome to your June issue...

Well, what an amazing spectacular the coronation of King Charles III turned out to be, and how fabulous to see our local communities making such an effort to become involved in all the various events that were taking place over the long weekend. Whenever a community tries hard to offer the opportunity for people to come together and celebrate, it is always so rewarding when it is a success.

Hopefully, the good folk of Bourne and the local area will make a big effort to support those hard-working volunteers in both the Bourne Round Table with their ‘Bourne Festival’ on the weekend of June 2nd to June 4th, and in the Bourne Events Team whose ‘Picnic in the Park’ and Classic Car Show will follow on Sunday June 18th. Huge thanks in advance to you all.

A reminder to you all that June 18th also happens to be Father’s Day, so love and best wishes go to my dad, Bill; father-in-law, Rich; and my husband, Chris.

A summer of sporting excitement lies ahead. The five match Ashes series begins at Edgbaston on June 16th. From July 20th, the FIFA Women’s World Cup will see England’s Lionesses hoping to become our “pride” and joy again. The men’s Rugby Union World Cup in France will then take us through September and October, (just in time to see the Posh racing ahead towards promotion ... again!)

Nearer to home (and the real world!), Mrs S. successfully negotiated the London Marathon in 4 hours 47 minutes – next up … the small matter of a 47-mile run round Lake Windermere in September!

I’m always happy to endorse one of our regular advertisers. “Pete’s Ponds of Pointon” can add “professional, prompt, and passionate” to that catchy name, as our garden pond has now been totally transformed. And finally:

• The problem with kleptomaniacs is that they always take things literally.

• The man who invented Velcro died recently. RIP. Enjoy the read.

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Inside Highlights

4-5 Bourne Leisure Centre: What’s on this summer.

6 Words from the (new) Mayor.

8 Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

10 Hegarty Solicitors opens new office in Market Deeping.

12 Don’t Lose Hope Garden and Shed: An appreciation.

14 The Beardwood Practice.

16 Local History: Rewilding around Bourne.

20............ Adam Northover: The body transformation specialist.

22-23 ...... Wright Care at Home.

25 Deep-in Aesthetics: Hay fever.

28-29 .. Community Matters.

30 Vine House Farm: What’s available in June.

32-33 Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.

34 Property News from Newton Fallowell. 38 Alto Electrical.

40-41 Birchgrove Garden Centre feature.

58 Quiz for Father’s Day.

60 Will & Probate Services now ‘W&P Legal’.

62-64 What’s on: Events and clubs guide. 72-78 Businesses directory.

With thanks to

Double and Megson, Nick Ash, Liberty Partnership, Brenda Johnson, Bourne Bookshop, Jason Treadwell, Brynley Heaven, Christine Beardwood, Eileen Le Voi, Coleen Everitt.

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What’s on this Summer!

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Words from the New Mayor

Hello again, Bourne! Who would have believed, sixteen years ago when I first joined the Council, I would get the opportunity to be Mayor not just once, but three times? I feel extremely lucky and honoured.

The first time I was Mayor was the Diamond Jubilee Year, 2012, and my ‘vision wish’ for Bourne that year was to achieve a skatepark for the town - eleven years later and my wish has been fulfilled! There has been a lot of hard work done by not a lot of people to make this happen. The amount raised eventually was over £300,000 and I would like to give a massive shout out for my fellow trustees on the committee, Nelly Jacobs, Jonathan Budd, and Phil Galpin who have all worked relentlessly to raise the funds.

Then Bourne Town Council came on board and received some “106 money” from SKDC, along with extra grants from the Len Pick Trust and Bourne United Charities to reach the final goal.

Little Owls Nursery

Bourne United Charities kindly provided the land to build the facility, which, hopefully, will be open for use very soon. Please keep off the bunding (soundproof barrier) until it is established.

A huge thank you to all my fellow Council members, both old and new. However, I will particularly miss my support and mentor, Judy Smith, who we sadly lost last year. I am honoured to have known her and worked with her and her husband, John. RIP to them both.

I think this could be an exciting year in many ways. First, we have some new Councillors on Bourne Town Council and have four seats to co-opt onto it. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact me or the office on 01778 426123. Bourne Town Council is not political and there are lots of opportunities to get more involved with the community we live in.

I look forward to serving you all and boosting the profile of our town to our neighbours in the wider Lincolnshire area.

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Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt

BY LUCINDA RILEY & HARRY WHITTAKER

1928: Paris. A boy is found, and taken in by a kindly family. As he grows into a young man, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, he knows the time will come when he must flee once more.

2008: The Aegean. The seven sisters are gathered to say goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly. It is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. The sisters must confront the idea that their father was someone they barely knew.

Ghosts in the Hedgerow

BY TOM MOORHOUSE

Hedgehogs are disappearing. Their numbers are estimated to have halved in less than twenty years. Why? Who could possibly have it in for the hedgehog? Is it the car driver, the badger, the farmer, or the gardener?

Tom Moorhouse investigates the evidence. On a vital mission to save a species, he uncovers a story full of twists, turns and uncomfortable truths about the trade-offs that exist between humans and wildlife. And then thankfully he provides solutions. A final chapter equips the reader with the toolkit required to try and coax our beloved hedgehogs back.

The Premonitions Bureau

BY SAM KNIGHT

What if you had a vision that something terrible was going to happen? What if you could share your vision, and prevent a disaster? In 1966, John Barker, a British psychiatrist working in an outdated British mental hospital, established the Premonitions Bureau to investigate this very idea. He would find a network of curious correspondents, and among them two highly gifted ‘percipients’. Together, they predicted calamities with uncanny accuracy. And then, they gave Barker their most disturbing warning … that he was about to die!

The Sun and the Star

A new adventure featuring two of the most popular characters from the world of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”.

Nico di Angelo is familiar with the realms of death, being the son of Hades. When a voice starts plaguing his dreams, Nico is convinced it’s coming from the

BY RICK RIORDAN & MARK OSHIRO

Underworld and belongs to a Titan called Bob. An ominous prophecy leaves Nico in no doubt - Bob needs his help and Nico must rescue him. Will Solace, the son of Apollo, insists on joining the quest too. But what does the prophecy mean when it says that Nico will have to leave something of equal value behind?

Hegarty Solicitors Opens Market Deeping Office

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We already have many happy clients in and around Market Deeping, and we are proud to offer the residents of Market Deeping and the surrounding area trusted professional advice to help them make the best decisions and get the best outcomes when they need legal help. With our new office situated in the heart of the town, we hope to make it even easier for clients in the area to call on our expertise when they need it.

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The Don’t Lose Hope Garden and Shed

By Stacy Macfarlane

With summer around the corner, you might be wondering where to take your children that is local to Bourne, during the holidays. Or alternatively, you may be by yourself and looking to make new friends or simply chat to a friendly face. Then look no further than the Don’t Lose Hope Charity who have been running for a few years now, particularly aimed at helping those with mental health issues, also those who need a helping hand. They look out for the people of Bourne in general and have done wonders for members of the public. The Charity and its army of volunteers have changed the face of the town for the better.

One place to go where the Charity welcomes you with open arms is the Don’t Lose Hope Garden and Shed. Free to attend, although donations are welcome, I am a regular attendee and have made friends along the way. Emma Taylor is just one prime example. She is such a lovely lady and has really been there for me through the highs and lows. The founder and CEO of the Charity, Nicola Brister and her husband Dom, who runs the garden, have been a great listening ear as well to me and I cannot thank them enough. There have been many times where I have sat out in the Don’t Lose Hope Garden or over a cup a tea in the Shed, and Emma and I have had some really great conversations.

The Garden and Shed are not just there for a tea and chat; it also a hive of activity with the radio playing in the background. For example, they have groups on where they build wooden birdboxes, chairs and benches. There is also a memorial bench in the Garden where people who have sadly passed away can be remembered in a beautiful setting.

I lost a dear friend of mine in January this year who was connected to the Charity and when I found the bench with her name on there, I instantly felt reconnected with her. She would be proud of the volunteers at the Don’t Lose Hope Garden and how far it has come along, particularly in the summertime.

The Don’t Lose Hope Shed next to the Garden doesn’t just provide workshops, but there are also board games to play for free and books to read there. The Garden and Shed are there in all weathers, for people to visit and chat to like-minded people, all within a safe space.

So, next time you walk through the Wellhead Park in Bourne, past the Garden and see it open, just take one step inside and see where it takes you. You won’t be disappointed. It is a magical garden, ready to be explored. Your adventure starts today!

Nocturnal birds in sibilant causerie

Forest creatures in distant revelry

While nature’s blanket dims their rivalry

And stills the air to peaceful reverie

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Our brain is so exceptional and what makes the brain exceptional is that, unlike a computer, it processes sensory and motor signals in parallel. It has many neural pathways that can replicate another’s function so that small errors in development or temporary loss of function through damage can be easily corrected by rerouting signals along a different pathway. Different pathways form and fall dormant, are created and castoff, according to our personal experiences. So, this vibrant process allows us to learn, develop and adapt to our ever-changing experiences.

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Rewilding around Bourne?

by Brynley Heaven

Let’s begin with a symbolic moment. The Repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846 was an ‘in-principle’ decision to feed an urban population as cheaply as possible. Our guide is Joan Thirsk, with her book, ‘Alternative Agriculture from the Black Death to the Present Day’. She is alive to the long pulses of Lincolnshire history. Victorian high farming, heavily invested in corn and meat, was brought down by the refinement of the steamship and the advent of refrigeration.

Food flooded in from the ‘New World’. Our countryside went into a quieter gear, with a wider range of produce and some semi-abandoned

heathland and meadow - nothing new about rewilding then! The wheel of history turned again with the U-boats and the “War Ag Committees” ordering that everything should be ploughed, and we’ve been stuck in that mode, underwritten by subsidy, ever since. In truth, we don’t really know what we want. We love nature reserves and value what Bourne United Charities have done with a boardwalk at the Wellhead. But the mentality of ‘high farming’ is still with us. Our confusion is summed up by hedgerows. By 1957, we were subsidising their removal, but now we pay to lay them. A fenland corridor of revived wetlands is said to be under construction. The Observer hailed Bourne North Fen – very much a work in progress –as “a small triumph in the battle to rewild Britain’s landscape” (23/05/21) adding, “this is just the start”. We made two excursions to see what the future might hold. The first was to Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, a magical place. We pushed on into the remoter parts and began to feel like explorers. It soon transpired that all this delightful wetness, fauna and captured carbon was achieved by heroic amounts of electric pumping. The predictable wet fen we enjoyed is no more natural, although a good deal more biodiverse, than intensive cropping.

Our second excursion was along the River Glen. We started at ‘Spalding Tropical Forest’, now demoted to a Garden Centre, and walked to Surfleet for the pub. For much of the way, we were accompanied by our old friend, “algal bloom”, the price we pay for filling our rivers with fertiliser run-off, pesticides and goodness knows what else.

Rewilders are now targeting non-fen arable farms near us. The people from Knepp estate in Sussex have bought Boothby Lodge estate between Bourne and Grantham in order to put it out of action. According to Savills, the previous owners “invested in the installation of new land drains”, which are to be removed. Their company Nattergal’s website boasts “rewilding provides a range of new income streams; natural capital markets can produce attractive longterm financial returns” to provide tradeable carbon credits and biodiversity offsets for corporate clients. Food production foregone is presumably made good by imports, while budding smallholders get nothing. Joan Thirsk might say we’ve been here before!

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Being In Control – Is it a Virtue?

WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD

In modern times, we all like to be in control of our lives. It is not always possible, but we try to achieve it. We would not, for instance, want our friends to choose our meal at a restaurant (not often anyway). However, if a person does not make a will, they are allowing the state to take control in respect of what happens to their property when they die. Sometimes, that still works well, but in other instances it does not.

Unmarried couples need to take particular care because there can be unintended consequences where the parties do not protect one another, especially as to who is entitled to the home (unless the title states that they hold it as “Joint Tenants”).

Otherwise, there could be difficulties between family members which could mean that a vulnerable, bereaved person is potentially made homeless.

Anyone who is unsure of their rights should take legal advice and, if a couple is unmarried, wills should generally be prepared. Where some family members are to receive more than others, a careful note as to the reasons must be kept by the solicitor. If a will was to be challenged by a disappointed beneficiary, the evidence should be provided to the solicitor by the testator (the person who makes the will) at the time the will was drawn up, to defend their wishes.

We all spend a lot of time on our social interests. However, we should ensure that those we love and care for are protected. Anyone unsure about their property rights or what would happen on their death to their property should take our advice.

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The Power of Mindset: How Your Mental Health Affects Your Fitness Goals

When it comes to achieving your fitness and physique goals, most people tend to focus solely on their physical health and overlook the importance of their mental health. However, having a healthy mindset is just as crucial as proper nutrition and exercise when it comes to reaching your desired body composition.

A positive and motivated mindset can help you stay consistent and committed to your goals, while a negative and self-defeating mindset can hold you back or even cause you to give up. One of the most significant ways that mindset affects your fitness journey is through motivation. Motivation is what drives us to take action and work towards our goals, but it can be challenging to maintain that drive consistently.

On the other hand, negative self-talk and a defeated mindset can lead to self-sabotage and feelings of inadequacy. When you start to doubt yourself and your abilities, you are more likely to give up and not push yourself to your full potential.

Mental health also plays a role in your physical health. The stress and anxiety that come with negative self-talk and a poor mindset can take a toll on your body and even affect your hormones, making it harder to lose weight and gain muscle.

So, what can you do to improve your mindset and mental health on your fitness journey?

1Practise gratitude and positive affirmations daily. Start your day by thinking of things you are grateful for and affirming positive statements about yourself and your goals.

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Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Having a strong support system can help you stay motivated and uplifted on your journey. 3

Practise mindfulness and stress-reducing techniques, such as meditation or yoga. These practices can help you manage stress and anxiety, which can positively impact your physical health. 4

Celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem. Recognise and acknowledge the progress you have made and use that as motivation to keep pushing forward.

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The ‘Wright Care’ Mighty Hikers Walk • May

20th, 2023

Starting their route along the North Norfolk Coast from Cromer and finishing at Holkham Hall, a team of ten intrepid ladies will be striding out over 26.2 miles, as part of the ‘Macmillan Mighty Hike’ organised event!

Director and owner of Wright Care, Samantha Davis-Wright, outlines here their forthcoming challenge and seeks your support for such a valuable cause.

“As a company, it’s always been important to work closely with other multi-disciplinary teams, including the many charities that support the lives and goals of our community and the individuals for whom we provide a care service. By doing so, we build links and can then use these to better support our customers and help them to maintain a high quality of life and not be limited by any conditions they may have.

It also enables us to provide compassionate care to those we support and better emotionally support those around them, especially when supporting customers with terminal conditions that may result in a need for palliative or ‘end-of-life care’.

Over the past seven years, we have supported over three hundred customers in the community of Bourne

and Stamford, thus becoming an extended part to so many families. We wanted to take part in an event that not only would challenge us all and be a team-building exercise, but also one that we could work really hard on, to raise vital monies for a valuable charity which is close to our heart and those we have supported. Macmillan carers often work alongside us at the end stages of a person’s journey, and they do an incredible job. A sum of £264 raised could provide an individual with two days of care from a Macmillan support worker!

As a team of ten taking part in the hike, we set ourselves a target of £2,500. We have already held many fundraisers to achieve this and have worked tirelessly, alongside training for the hike, to meet this. From a live gig, organised by Fiona; a beauty night by Sammy; and a King’s Coronation Bake Sale by Sarah Palmer, we have now raised over £2,700! We would love to raise awareness for Macmillan and share our journey along the way! We have many sore legs from the training, but we are excited for the big day now.

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Sisters Taking Giant Strides to Help Alzheimer’s Society

Local ladies, Joann Medlycott and Tracy Williams are currently doing amazing charity work for the Alzheimer’s Society. Their father is fighting this cruel disease and he amazes them with his bravery every day. They want to show their support to him by helping raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society who are doing everything they can to find a cure.

On Saturday, June 3rd they are participating in the Alzheimer’s Society “Trek 26” which is a ‘marathondistance’ trek across London. They have a Just Giving page where people can donate: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/joann-medlycott and have been training for months already, so they are “Trek-ready”!

On April 29th, to raise awareness about ‘Trek 26’, they held a Coffee Morning at a packed West Deeping Village Hall. This featured a giant cake sale and a raffle with fantastic prizes donated by local businesses including: The Beauty Retreat, Dani’s Clothing, Buckles & Bows, L&H Hair, Woodland Creations and The Red Lion pub in West Deeping. The Coffee Morning was a tremendous success, raising a total of £781.37.

Also in June, these determined sisters are holding an online raffle with amazing prizes donated from local businesses around Bourne, such as Cafe 35, MY.Lab, Tasha’s Spray Tan, The Sweet Stop, The Jubilee Pub, Bourne Skip Hire, and Hotpoint/KitchenAid.

This will be drawn after they have completed the Trek 26 walk. The support they have had from local businesses around Bourne, and the surrounding areas is astounding and so heart-warming. Details can be found on Joann’s Facebook page, and both ladies deserve a huge pat on the back for all their hard work and dedication to the Alzheimer’s Society and for being so brave in supporting their father.

(Words from their close friend, Tamsyn Sinnott.)

Grief Kind Spaces - a safe, informal and supportive place

Our Grief Kind Spaces are weekly, in-person dropin sessions held in the local community and run by trained volunteers. The sessions provide a safe, informal and supportive place for people to come together and share their experiences of grief, helping attendees to feel heard and less alone.

The sessions are welcoming, inclusive and open to anyone who is over 18 and has experienced a bereavement, whether you want to attend regularly to connect with others in similar situations or just drop in for a quick chat.

We have seven hospices and palliative care hubs across the UK and our aim is to introduce

Dancers Became Racers for the Day to Raise Money for Cancer Research

Dancers Became Racers for the Day to Raise Money for Cancer Research

On Sunday May 7th, a group of ladies (“dance mums” and students from LDC in Bourne) took part in

one Grief Kind Space in the area around each centre over the coming months. The spaces are volunteer-led, with volunteers receiving training and guidance to help attendees connect with each other and share their experiences of grief through peer-to-peer support.

Grief Kind Spaces is not a counselling service and attendees seeking more formal support will be encouraged to use our existing Online Bereavement Counselling Service or other support services.

@ Hereward GP Practice, Exeter Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9XR

Every Thursday between 10 am - 12 noon

Maisy is Our Easter Hunt Competition Winner

Massive congratulations to Maisy Spilsbury, aged 5, who was ecstatic when we called her to let her know she was our winner. Maisy enters every hunt we have in our magazines and loves spotting all the symbols in the shop windows.

Maisy loves to colour, swimming, and playing with her older brother and sister. When she grows up, Maisy wants to be a vet and her favourite animal is a rabbit.

What’s available in June...

We’re loving the change in temperature with more & more seasonal produce becoming available. We’ve fresh local strawberries, homegrown asparagus, new potatoes & broad beans. We’re also serving fresh milkshakes, made with Bassingthorpe Dairy milk, available in the Café & to take home from the Farm Shop. There’s fresh fish from Phil’s Grimsby Fish Emporium every other Thursday & daily egg deliveries from our happy chickens in Tallington. Our full range of bird food & feeders is always available & don’t forget live mealworms are the best food to put out during the breeding season

Starters

All Starters are served with our Homemade Griffin Bread

Wild Mushroom ‘Cappuccino’ Soup

Black Truffle Oil and Homemade Bread £6.95 (gf) (v)

Recommended Wine: Tempranillo Rioja £22.95

Local Asparagus and Poached Duck Egg

Parmesan and Cracked Black Pepper £7.95 (gf) (v available)

Recommended Wine: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc £30.95

Potted Shrimps

Sourdough Toast, Watercress and Lemon £7.25 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Rioja Blanco £25.25

6oz Fillet of Beef

Traditional Whitebait

Tartare Sauce, Rocket and Lemon £7.25 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Gavi di Gavi £29.95

Breaded Goat's Cheese Briquette

Ribbon Vegetable Pickles, Candied Walnut and Fig Jam £7.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Whispering Angel £40.95

Carpaccio of Beef Fillet

Micro Salad, Radish, Horseradish Cream and Melba Toast £8.95 (gfo)

Recommended Wine: Malbec Sottano £24.95

Mains

Truffle Champ, Glazed Carrots, Asparagus in a Red Wine Jus £28.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Malbec Sottano - £24.95

Supreme of Chicken

Prosciutto Wrap, Fine Beans, Rocket and Tomato and Basil Sauce £19.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Chablis - £33.50

Breast of Gressingham Duck

Celeriac Puree, Sweet Potato Fondant, Cauliflower

Fritter and a Blackberry Jus £22.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Cotes Du Rhone - £26.25

Classic Seaside Crab Salad

Crayfish, Smoked Salmon with a Marie Rose Sauce £19.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Gavi di Gavi – £29.95

Lemon and Raspberry Crème Brulé

With Vanilla Shortbread £8.25 (gfo)

Classic Almond Bakewell

With Amaretto Ice Cream £8.25 (veg)

Dark Chocolate Torte

Kirsch Cherry Compote, Black Cherry Ice Cream and Pistachio £8.25 (veg)

Caramelised Rice Pudding Mousse

Boozy Blueberry Compote £8.25 (veg)

Sides

Freshly made Hand-cut Chips

£4.00 (gt) (v)

Chef’s Hand-cut Chips £4.00 (gf) (v)

Buttered Minted Potatoes £4.00 (gf) (veg)

Red Cabbage, Sultanas and Apple £4.00 (gf) (v)

Beer-battered Onion Rings £4.00

Fillet of Cod

Crushed New Potatoes, Leeks and Parsley Crust with Smoked Cheddar Sauce £22.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Chardonnay Stone’s Throw - £20.50

Tempura Vegetable Mezze

Mix of Vegetables with a Courgette and Pine Nut Salad and a Spicy Tomato Salsa £19.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Pasquires Grenache - £18.95

Lentil Burger Mango Chutney, Red Cabbage Slaw and Grill Garnish £19.95 (gf)

Recommended Wine: Percheron Shiraz - £19.50

Filo Banoffee Pie

Roast Pecans, Banana Ice Cream and Toffee Sauce £8.25 (veg)

Homemade Ice Creams and Sorbets

£7.95 (veg) (v - sorbet)

Griffin Cheeseboard

A selection of Fine Cheeses, Fruits, Chutney and Crackers £10.95 (veg) (gfo)

v = Vegan, veg = Vegetarian, gf = Gluten Free, gfo = Gluten Free Option For any other food allergies or dietary requirements please let our team know and we will try to accommodate you as best we possibly can!

Glazed Baby Vegetables £4.00 (gf) (veg)

Steak Sauces

£4.00 (gfo)

Peppercorn Sauce

Stilton Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

Solar Panel Cleaning

Step Up Your Online Security to Help Keep Scammers at Bay

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

Online fraud is on the rise, with the UK having the highest number of cybercrime victims per million internet users in 2022. This has resulted in enormous losses but, worryingly, an increasing number of online crimes involving the hacking of personal email and social media accounts. So, with many of us having at least one email address and potentially one, two or even more social media accounts, what can we do to protect ourselves?

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Regularly changing your password and having a different, hard to crack password for each of your accounts is advisable. Introducing Two or Multi Factor Authentication (2FA) can provide an important extra layer of protection. The first "factor" is your usual password that is standard for any account. The second "factor" is a verification code retrieved from an app on a mobile device or computer. It asks for another way to prove your identity when you sign into a service. There are different ways to do this: you might have a PIN sent to your phone in an SMS, you can generate a code using an independent app, or some services might provide a list of ‘back-up codes’ when you first set up 2SV (two-step verification). Whichever way you receive it, you then enter the PIN or code to prove it's really you. Although it's a small extra effort to access your accounts, it means that, even if an attacker has your password, they still can't gain access to your account. Here are a few simple ways to try and better protect our personal details and finances:

• Go through all your accounts and check you don’t have multiple accounts with the same password. If you have lots of passwords to change – start with your top five most used apps/accounts and then work your way through.

• Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre is to use three random words added together to make a long enough and strong enough password.

• Use a password manager and/or think about saving your passwords in your browser. As long as it is on your own (and not a shared) device, this should be safe to do.

• Most apps will allow you to switch 2FA on. Do this as soon as you can to try and prevent a password breach.

• Delete any apps that you don’t use – every app is a potential way in for cyber criminals and cutting down their options will keep your accounts safer.

Help to set up 2FA can be found at https://bit.ly/NCSC-2FA

Making the most of your Property

Adding value to your home is a key consideration for many homeowners.

• Of large-scale projects, research shows that a garage conversion or garden office may well provide the best return on your investment, especially with 44% of people now working from home (ONS).

• With the cost of living at the forefront of minds, upgrades to energy efficiency can provide a better return on investment than a kitchen or bathroom

Advice from Newton Fallowell

renovation that may or may not suit a buyer’s taste when you come to sell.

• Smaller investments, such as redecorating and adding an electric vehicle charge point, can also add value. These projects also help your property appeal to a wider variety of prospective buyers.

(Source: Dataloft, Barrows and Forrester Property Group, ONS. Based on an average UK house price of £287,506.)

BY JASON TREADWELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Garden Furniture show room open 7 days a week

Burst into summer with our extensive range of seasonal plants in-store today. Choose from a fantastic range of seasonal colour including Campanulas, Dianthus, Osteospermum, Lupins, Rhododendrons, Azaleas & many more. Add colour & interest to your garden for less at Waterside Garden

SHOP SUMMER COLOUR IN-STORE TODAY

Burst into summer with our extensive range of seasonal plants in-store today. Choose from a fantastic range of seasonal colour including Campanulas, Dianthus, Osteospermum, Lupins, Rhododendrons, Azaleas & many more. Add colour & interest to your garden for less at Waterside Garden Centre with a wide range of in-store offers available.

THROUGH THE JUNGLE: events.watersidegardencentre.co.uk Book online or by scanning the QR code

turn up the heat

£6 per person

The Jungle Boat VR Ride is an exciting & fully immersive 4D world, with surround sound, fans & an incredible range of motions. Join D.A.S.H to retrieve the precious stolen crystals in this jungle exploration.

You can view our entire range of BBQs in-store today (along with covers, utensils, cleaning tools & solutions, gloves, cookware & fuel) & then pop over to the King Street Butchery for the tastiest selection of BBQ meats.

Our beautiful bedroom range covers everything from cool and contemporary to the classic and timeless. High sheen finishes, natural wood veneers, mirrored doors and sliding wardrobes. The options are endless and we now manufactor for our own carcasses enabling us to offer complete flexibility when it comes to size and function. Brilliantly designed, expertly crafted, every piece of furniture is made to measure for your own room. Storage has never looked so good.

Spring Cleaning for Your Home’s Electrical System

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Athorough spring cleaning can help improve the safety and efficiency of your electrical system, and even save you money on your energy bills. Start by inspecting all your electrical outlets and switches. Look for signs of wear and tear, such as cracks or discolouration, and replace any damaged components.

You should also test each outlet to ensure that it’s working properly. If you find an outlet that’s not functioning, it’s important to have it repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

Next, take a look at your light fixtures. Dust and debris can accumulate on light bulbs and shades, which can reduce the amount of light they emit. Clean your light fixtures thoroughly and consider switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs. These bulbs use less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last for years, which can help you save money on your energy bills.

Finally, consider having your electrical system inspected by a professional electrician. An electrician can identify any potential safety hazards, such as outdated wiring or damaged electrical fittings, and make necessary repairs or upgrades to ensure that your home is safe and compliant.

By taking the time to clean and inspect your electrical system this spring, you can improve the safety and efficiency of your home and save money on your energy bills.

If you have a ceiling fan, make sure to clean the blades and check the motor for any signs of wear and tear. A well-maintained ceiling fan can help circulate air throughout your home, which can reduce your reliance on your heating system and save you money on energy costs. 01778

Contact Alto Electrical today to schedule an electrical inspection or to learn more about our electrical services.

Spring is the perfect time to start fresh and get your home in order. While you’re busy cleaning out closets and scrubbing floors, don’t forget about your home’s electrical system.

Fifty Years On

- New Owners and a Wider

Offering of Products

It’s fifty years since Birchgrove Garden Centre on Surfleet Road, Pinchbeck, first opened its doors but the past year has seen some massive changes under new ownership.

hile it still prides itself on being a traditional garden centre, offering a wide range of everything you’d expect (such as seasonal plants, trees, pots and planters, composts, tools, and accessories)

2023 has seen a bigger focus on outdoor living with a wider selection of garden furniture, gazebos, barbecues, fire pits, grills and chimineas now in store.

New owner, Gary Slator, who took over in July 2022, said, “It’s an exciting time for us as we have plans to open up more areas of the site to enable us to extend our offering even further and bring even more new ranges and products to our customers.”

WThere’s currently up to £300 off selected sets of rattan and aluminium frame furniture, for example, while stocks last.

Birchgrove is also home to Megapets, where you’ll find a wide choice of pet food, treats, toys and accessories, and Bettertack, with everything for horse and rider, including feed, leatherware, yard accessories, bedding, and the new season’s range of equestrian clothing. There is also a registered animal medicines advisor on site to prescribe flea, tick and worming treatments for cats and dogs and horse wormers. You’ll also find poultry and farm feeds, as well as a wide selection of wild bird feed and accessories.

The Mower Centre is now also located at Birchgrove, with one of the area’s largest choices of mowers and garden machinery, including rotary and ride-on mowers, scarifiers, chainsaws, strimmers, and more. Their on-site workshop is also able to carry out repairs and servicing on many makes and models of machine.

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MEGAPETS & BETTERTACK

Find a wide selection of pet food, treats, toys and accessories, as well as everything for horse and rider, including new season equestrian clothing.

THE MOWER CENTRE

See our wide range of mowers and garden machinery, including rotary and ride-on mowers, scarifiers, strimmers and more.

Wordsearch Winner

Congratulations go to Val Thompson of Bourne who won our Wordsearch Competition in the March issue of “Discovering Bourne”.

Val is shown here with her gorgeous bouquet of flowers from Bourne’s finest, Stephanies, as she takes a break from tending to her beautiful garden on Stanley Street. Well done to everyone who entered the competition and thank you to all the participating shops and businesses who continue to make these challenges such a popular pastime for many people, young and not so young!

Free Family Law Clinic

Free advice on all family matters including divorce, separation, child

Smalley Hot Tub Services Ltd: A Happy

finances, and civil partnerships

The

One warm evening during the Covid lockdown in March 2020, Chris

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

They have a very strong online offering and can supply chemicals, swimming pools, barbecues and so much more for the great outdoors, from

Justine and Chris pride themselves on the highest standards, good workmanship, and honesty, putting customers first above everything else.

Popular Local Firm Revolutionise and Rebrands as “W&P Legal”

For eighteen years, Will & Probate Services has been providing clients with vital legal services when they need it most. Those of you who have worked with us before know that we are not a traditional law firm. Our excellent service is built upon our core values: to be trusted; to communicate effectively in a timely manner; to present the right solutions; to keep charges reasonable and proportionate; and to lead the market.

Will writing and estate planning and administration has been at the heart of Will & Probate Services since 2005, but a visit to a recent trade show gave us the realisation that it was time to take our brand to the next level, so we can show the world what we are truly capable of. Will & Probate Services has been growing rapidly, with a team of over forty staff, each bringing new and exciting ideas to the firm and many, many new opportunities. We’ve come to realise that while Will & Probate Services has been at the forefront of our identity for so long, it no longer represents all that we have offer. Will & Probate Services had to evolve. So, W&P Legal was born.

W&P Legal has ‘peace of mind’ at its heart. We are still specialists in Wills, probate and estate planning, elder care, and Lasting Power of Attorney, but now

offer so much more. Freed from the constraints of just Will & Probate Services, we can really spread our wings and reach our potential. W&P Legal now encompasses several sub-brands that further define the services we offer, including Islamic Wills, ‘Loving Legacies’ and ‘Mamas Wills’.

Covering a much wider area of expertise, these services are designed to offer more personalised, specialist advice on more specific matters such as Islamic Law, planning for families with children who have additional and complex needs (“Loving Legacies”) and providing knowledge and advice to parents on the importance of having a Will (“Mamas Wills”). Alongside our rebrand, we’ve taken this opportunity to expand on our ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’. Although we’re already very active within the community, we’ve taken the exciting step to make Little Miracles our charity of the year and have become Gold Ambassadors. Three of our team are also completing a skydive this year in the hope of raising £1,500!

This is a very exciting time for us at W&P Legal, and we’d love for you to share this journey with us. From taking your Will instructions to complex trust advice, mitigating Inheritance Tax and everything in between, we’re here for you.

You can stay up to date with us on Instagram (@wp_Legal), Facebook and Linked In.

ADVICE FROM NICK ASH, MANAGING Director W&P Legal

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

1st - Nubourne WI. Meeting at Abbey Church Hall at 2pm. Speaker Colin Young, “Antiques, Auctions and Bargain Hunting”. Visitors always welcome at £4.50.

1st and every Thursday - The Walking Group leaves the Salvation Army Hall, Manning Road, at 10am - everyone welcome to join.

1st and every Thursday - 7 Up Kids Club for children 7-12 years at the Salvation Army Hall, Manning Road. 4pm to 6pm. Lots of activities.

2nd and every Friday (term times) - Junior Bourne Town Harriers training 6pm - 7pm. Meet at Bourne Grammar School. Age 9-16 yrs - Contact www. bournetownharriers.org.uk to arrange a free trial. All athletics disciplines covered ie throws, jumps, sprints and endurance running.

3rd - Nibble and Natter in Abbey Church Hall: 10am - 12noon. Stalls to include books, raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to Abbey Church Funds.

3rd and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, ‘Social Ride’ leaves Coggles Causeway 9am. For further information, visit www. bournewheelers.co.uk.

4th 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.

4th - Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve- Open Day: 10.30am - 4pm. Guided walks, refreshments, activities for children. Free entry. Toilet facilities. The reserve is located c1km south of the unmanned level crossing in Deeping St James off the B1166. For further details, visit www.lincstrust.org.uk/events

5th and every Monday - Bourne Wheelers is running “Go-Ride” on the Recreation ground (except Bank Holidays) 6pm - 7pm for 7 to 12-year-olds to learn basic bike skills and have fun riding their bikes.

5th - Bourne Scrabble Club meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. They are looking to welcome new members, so if you enjoy a keen game of Scrabble, please join them. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.

6th - Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Tea: 2pm3.45pm in The Baxter Room at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. All welcome £2. “Please join us for great cakes, conversations, and company.”

6th and every Tuesday - Senior Bourne Town Harriers training: 6.30 - 7.30pm. Meet at Bourne Leisure Centre car park. All abilities welcome for a variety of running. For more information, contact www.bournetownharriers.org.uk.

7th and every Wednesday during term timeEvangelical Baby and Toddler Group, Eastgate United Reformed Church Hall, Spalding Road entrance. Meet other parents and children. Bring lunch if you wish. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

7th and every Wednesday at the Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne. Little Lights Toddlers Group for children up to school age 10am to 12noon.

7th and 21st - CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) 2pm Adult Fellowship at the Salvation Army, Manning Road. All welcome.

7th and 14th - Bourne Borderers meet at Edenham Village Hall, 8pm-10pm. New members welcome. contactbourneborderers@gmail.com.

8th - Bourne Worth It W.I. Sue from Barn Creations will be showing us how to make a Mug & Snack Mat. Please note the change of venue to Abbey Church Hall at 7.30pm. All welcome. Visitors £5.

9th - 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.

10th - Messy Church at Morton New Day Baptist Church, 11am-1pm. All welcome.

10th - Eastgate United Reformed Church Saturday Coffee Morning, 10am to 11.30am. Enjoy tea, coffee, cake, and hot sausage rolls. Bric-abrac, jigsaws, jewellery, and raffle. You are very welcome to join us; we look forward to seeing you.

10th - Peterborough Choral Society’s “The Genius of Vivaldi,” in St John’s Church, Peterborough, 7.30pm start. Tickets £15 adults £10 students (12+) U12s free. Visit www.peterboroughchoral.org.uk

10th - 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 Royal British Legion club is opening its car park up for a CAR BOOT SALE: 9am - 12pm. Spaces are limited, so booking a ‘selling spot’ will be on a first-come first-served basis. For more details or to book call Teresa on 07506 743014.

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

Don’t forget! Monthly Meat Draw on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1pm.

12th and 26th – “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 4-6pm. For further details, contact optionb2022@gmail.com.

14th – July 5th - Two new exhibitions open at The Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen. “Hough on the Hill Woodcarving Group” and “Saturated” (paintings by Ellie Benton). Open 12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

17th - Bourne Evangelical Church Saturday Coffee Morning: 10am to 11.30am. Enjoy coffee, tea, sausage rolls, cakes and more. All are welcome: we look forward seeing you.

19th - U3A Meeting in The Corn Exchange: 2pm -This month’s speaker is Steve Seabrooke, whose talk is entitled “Police Work -Finding Missing Persons.” Visitors welcome.

21st - 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 - Movies at the Old Town Hall, Bourne. This month “Allelujah,” (Cert 12A). Adapted from a play by Alan Bennett. 6.15pm for a 7pm start, 10 min interval, licensed bar, drinks can be taken upstairs. Tickets £5-50 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

24th - Bourne U3A Painting and Drawing Exhibition at Bourne Abbey Church Hall: 11am – 3.30pmDonations to local charities.

25th - Friends of Bourne Wood Mini Beast Hunt. Come and hunt for bugs, beetles, and butterflies, and have them identified by Keith Porter. Suitable for all ages. There will be a limited number of nets to use. Meet at 2pm in the Main Car Park. A donation of £2 per person would be appreciated.

28th - The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 10.30am12.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall in Bourne. The group also organises trips and events.

29th - There will be no meeting of Bourne and District Flower Club as they are visiting a local garden. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353. Their next meeting in the Darby and Joan Hall will be on Thursday July 27th.

GIGS AND MUSICAL EVENTS

At the Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 4th - Open Mic - 8pm. PA and soundman provided. Hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 57142.

11th - Second Sunday Singaround (songs and tunes) 7.30pm. Hosted by Dean and Jen Hardy - 07788 410530.

19th - Haconby Hare Tune Session 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Hosted by Pete Shaw and friends01778 571563.

17th – Royal British Legion, Burghley Street, Bourne - live music with SOUL RENDITION (£3 entry. doors open at 7pm.) Contact Teresa on 07506 743014.

25th - Traditional music and song at The Barn in Baston, “Granny’s Attic” (a folk trio who play English traditional and original material). Admission £15, bring your own drinks. Reservations and details about concerts contact Alan & Maggie on 07526 742289, 01778 560497 or a.wood571@btinternet.com.

Bourne to Line Dance

3rd - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month John Doherty. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. Further details, contact Donna on 07718 972329 or DCALiner@aol.com.

Bourne Motor Racing Club

8th - Club Night at Bourne Corn Exchange. The speaker this evening is the well-known motoring journalist and historian, Simon Taylor, who was also BBC Radio’s voice of motor racing for more than 20 years. Doors open at 7pm and Simon will begin his presentation at 8pm. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

Bourne Hereward Probus

Bourne Corn Exchange.

9th - General Meeting: No speaker this month but there will be a great meal and a well-run raffle to look forward to.y. 12.15.

10th - Probus Coffee Morning. 10am.

Bourne Spiritualist Centre

3rd - Russ Askew

7th - David Russell Evening of Mediumship

10th - Olive Byrne

17th - Marion Wade

24th - Annette Lake

Saturday Divine service starts at 6.30 pm. There is a free will offering, raffle and tea and coffee is served after the service.

The first Wednesday of each month is an Evening of Mediumship which begins at 7.30 pm; there is an entry fee of £3 to members and £5 to non-members. There is also a raffle.

Royal British Legion Club

Don’t forget! Monthly Meat Draw on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1pm.

11th – Car Boot Sale. For more details, contact Teresa on 07506 743014.

17th – Live music with SOUL RENDITION (£3 entry. doors open at 7pm.)

Regular Opening Times: Sundays (12 noon –2.30pm), Wednesdays/Thursdays/Fridays (7pm – 11pm), plus organised events.

It costs just £10 to join the British Legion Club –enquire within for further information.

Bourne Organ Club

21st - Every third Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month Phil Brown. 7.30pm. Tickets on the door £7 Members, £8 Visitors. For more information call 01778 424947.

The Old Town HallBourne Artists Open Houses

Saturday June 10th and 17th

Sunday June 11th and 18th

Free Event

We are delighted to announce that The Old Town Hall will be hosting our second annual Bourne Artists Open Houses for Bourne and the surrounding area. The ethos of this event is for artists and makers to open their doors and welcome you to explore and purchase their work.

Enjoy the work of local artists at the free Main Exhibition at the Old Town Hall, Bourne and visit the artists’ own homes or studios.

Entry to each venue is free and you will have the opportunity to buy the artists’ original work and they also often have cards and prints available. Opening times vary for each venue, leaflets showing these times will be available from the Old Town Hall during the open weekends or visit www.bournetownhall.org.uk for times and updates.

Access: As most venues are private homes, there may not be specialist access for disabled visitors. Please email us if you need any information.

Everyone is welcome, we simply ask you respect the artist’s property when you visit.

We look forward to seeing you -Look out for the BAOH signs and orange bunting at each venue!

Apollo Dance 1 Hub Bourne

Telephone: 07718 088525 Facebook: apollodance2

Email: info@apollodance.co.uk

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

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