Discovering Bourne issue 145, September 2023

No sooner do we get to feel some welcome sun on our faces, (once it has stopped raining!) than we find ourselves entering autumn this month. At this rate, it will be Christmas before you can say, “Don’t mention the ‘C’ word!”

I seem to recall that September “back-to-school time” often meant the sunshine accompanying the pupils and teachers as the new term began. I hope your summer break went to plan and you were all able to make the most of it. I trust our little people made it a summer to remember for all parents, and stress levels didn’t get too high! Now … breathe!!! As ever, I send big thanks to all our contributors, advertisers, and our editorial team, who continue their unwavering support to ensure that, each month, your “favourite freebie” magazine brings you the very best.

In early July, the Tiree Music Festival had to be cancelled. Campers, glampers, visitors and vendors at the Scottish Hebridean island venue were evacuated, as torrential rain was forecast throughout the weekend. Wouldn’t you just know that the headline act happened to be Wet, Wet, Wet, (no doubt ready to perform “Flood is All Around”)?

This summer has seen many sporting highlights with The Ashes, both men and women, providing some magical moments, but now we salute the “roarsome” Lionesses. By the time this is with you, they may well have “put the pain in Spain” (to quote the good Doctor J. C. Clarke!) And finally, just think … where would we be without hypothetical questions?

A Spanish magician tells the audience he will disappear on the count of three. He says, “Uno, dos…” and whoosh, he disappeared without a tres. Enjoy the read.

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Inside Highlights

6 Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

8 Waterside Nursery.

9 Schools News: Edenham Primary.

10 ........... Heidi Marshall, Massage Therapist.

11 Salon Jessica, Beauty Treatments.

13 Deep-in Aesthetics.

14 ........... Raising Funds for Blood Cancer Research.

16 The Beardwood Practice.

20 .......... Legal Issues: Double and Megson.

22 Local History.

26 Will and Probate Services.

31 Lisa Wood, Garden Design.

32 .......... Property News - Newton Fallowell.

34 Alto Electrical Ltd.

40-41 Health and Wellbeing Event.

42-44... What’s on: Events and Clubs Guide.

45 Len Pick Trust Memorial Evening.

46 The Quiz Inquisition.

47 Heritage Open Days.

48 .......... Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

52-53 Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.

72 .......... Words from the Mayor. 73-78 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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BY ANT MIDDLETON

Mallory is back … with a death wish and a mission.

Hiding out in a small village in France, ex-Special Forces veteran turned vigilante, Mallory is trying to keep out of trouble, aware that there is a darkness within him that seeks out trouble - that enjoys it. But one night in a bar he meets an old man afraid for his granddaughter, worried about the young man with whom she’s become involved. Unable to resist the pull of action, Mallory is quickly drawn into a turf war that it will take all his special skills to survive.

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Confessions

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BY ALEXANDRA POTTER

Nell’s back. Her life still isn’t going to plan. And she’s still asking the big questions and getting none of the answers, like, for example: When all else fails, will celebrity-scented candles, smashed avocados and Instagram filters save us?

In this hilarious, un-put-downable follow-up to the bestselling “Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up”, there are laugh-out-loud lessons to be learned, truths to be told, adventures to go on and joys to discover. But first, Nell has some more confessions .

BY JOE GIBSON

Like every seventeen-year-old boy, Joe has one eye on his studies, the other on his social life. He’s looking ahead to a gap year before university, when his teacher (attractive, mid-thirties), takes an interest in him. It seems like a fantasy come true.

For his final two years at school, he is bound to her, a woman twice his age, in an increasingly tangled web of coercion, sex and lies. Their affair, a product of complex grooming and a shocking abuse of authority, is played out in the corridors of one of Britain’s major private schools. Thirty years on, this is Joe’s gripping record of the illicit relationship that dominated his adolescence and dictated the course of his life.

Wolf Road

BY ALICE ROBERTS

An epic new children’s novel from bestselling author, academic and broadcaster, Professor Alice Roberts. Tuuli is a prehistoric girl, travelling with her tribe, making camp, hunting for food, and protecting themselves against the many hazards that the climate throws at them. Tuuli spots a strange boy lurking outside their camp.

He is from another tribe, sent to find safer ground and, as he and Tuuli strike up an unlikely friendship, they set out on a journey that will impact the rest of human history. A vast adventure with a very human heart, full of wild animals, huge scenery and heart-stopping danger and inspired by real anthropological discoveries.

A New School Year Begins

The end of the Summer Term is such a strange time with a mix of emotions. We take huge pride in sitting back and hearing our Year 6s talk about their time at Edenham and their aspirations for the future, but we are also sad to see them go – although knowing how ready they are for their next move and what fantastic pupils they have become does help us with this.

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know the classroom, their new classmates, and the adults they will be working with. As well as this, it is always great to have our picnic at the vicarage where all our new parents also get to come together and start to build friendships. As one year ends, so another school year begins.

Primary School

It is also an extremely exciting time. We have met our new starters, our children who will be joining our school and who, along with the families, will be joining our community this month. During the final term they join us in school for a day, getting to

Now we start looking forward to the next academic year. Soon, we will be releasing dates when tours will be available for you to come and see what we get up to and hear about the opportunities we can provide for your children. If before then you are interested in coming to see us, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a convenient time for you.

How Can Massage Cupping Help You?

Hi, I’m Heidi Marshall, CMT, from Illinois in the States. I introduced myself in last month’s issue. In it, I briefly described some of the therapies that I have been trained in and use in my sessions with clients. This month, I’d like to expand on one of the therapies that I use…Massage Cupping.

Cupping has roots in Ancient Egypt and China. There are also connections of cupping in Greece and Ancient Islamic texts. It then spread to Europe around the 14th century. It was used for treating such ailments as menstrual imbalance, loss of appetite, fever, pain, and vertigo.

I was trained in Massage Cupping by Anita J. Shannon. Massage Cupping is different from what most think of when they hear those words. It isn’t big, red circles left on your body, looking like you lost a fight with an octopus! It is an evolution of cupping. It uses suction and negative pressure to release tight muscles, reduce scarring and adhesions, reduce oedema, open tissues, and bring in fluids, and help the lymph system to “take out the trash” and move nutrients throughout the body. I also use it as a diagnostic tool. Moving the cup along the body can show me areas that are tight, stuck, and/or the tissue brought into the cup may change colour indicating old blood underneath the surface.

I use a machine to create the suction for me with glass and polycarbonate cups. The application of lotion or oil is used to create a seal with the cups and help with smooth gliding. It can be used on the back, neck, face, limbs, hands, and

feet. Massage Cupping creates an opening of the tissues and is a nice option for someone who is sensitive to deep pressure but needs deep work. It is also sedating to the nervous system. Massage Cupping draws inflammation out, does not irritate the skin, opens the pores (allowing for easier absorption of topical oils or analgesics), brings fresh blood into an area to start healing, and moves out toxins.

The results are often accumulative. I have had great success working with scars/adhesions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and increasing one’s range of motion. It is safe for most, with an awareness and gentleness used for children, the elderly, diabetics, and those on blood thinners.

It can be very profound and powerful. As with all bodywork, don’t be surprised if there is emotional release, soreness, perhaps feeling a bit sick, and/or feeling dehydrated. Drinking water after your session, staying warm, and doing some very light movement/stretching all help with integrating the session.

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Raising Funds for Blood Cancer Research

Coffee Morning:

Thursday September 7th (10am – 1pm)

The venue is Bourne Cricket Club, Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EN, where car parking is available. Dr. Michael and Margaret McGregor, who are both in their ninetieth year, have been fundraising for Blood Cancer since the death of their son, John in 1983.

In that time, they have raised over £130,000. They started with a small coffee morning in their own home and then have moved to various venues in Bourne, all with the same aim to support Blood Cancer and raise funds for research in order that others shouldn’t suffer.

The morning will have, in addition to coffee and tea, the following stalls: Tombola, Jewellery, Plants, Bottles, Jig saws, Books, Preserves and Cakes, Cards and a Raffle.

Horse Racing Evening

Saturday September 23rd

In recent years, Taff Roberts, one of the Group’s helpers, died of a Blood Cancer and fundraising has also been in memory of him.

Taff’s daughter, Louise is organising an indoor horse racing evening and she is looking for lots of support. Horses, along with tickets for the evening, can be purchased in advance at £3 a horse and £3 entry fee, and are available from Glen on 07711 921778 or 01778 423148, and Mary on 07951 520317.

The venue is Bourne Masonic Lodge, Roman Bank off Cherryholt Road, Bourne PE10 9LQ, and the doors open at 6.30pm, for the first race at 7o’clock. Feel free to bring your own nibbles and drinks.

Blood Cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK with over 41,000 people being diagnosed with it every year. There are about 250,000 people living with blood cancer in the UK.1 in every 16 men and 1 in every 22 women will develop it at some point in their lives. Back in 1960, when the charity was founded, 1 in 10 children diagnosed with the most common type – Leukaemia, survived, now 8 out of 10 children survive.

The research is assisted by fundraising, and this is why the people of Bourne have been supporting the McGregors in their quest to help find a cure.

The energetic and dedicated Bourne Blood Cancer Group will be holding two events in September, to which the public are invited

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Bourne Academy Sixth Form Celebrate Outstanding Exam Results

Students at Bourne Academy Sixth Form have been celebrating their achievements with an outstanding set of exam results, where 59% of A-level and BTEC qualifications were the equivalent of grade A* to A. The Sixth Form at Bourne Academy offers different study pathways where students can study A-levels only, BTECs only, or a combination of both.

The number of A* to A grades achieved at A-level is higher than in 2019, which is the last year grades were awarded without any adjustment due to the Covid pandemic. There were notable successes for specific A-level subjects, with 77% of History students achieving A* to B and 71% of Psychology students achieving A* to B.

For the BTEC qualifications, an outstanding 76% of grades achieved were Distinction* or Distinction (equivalent to A* or A grade at A-level), with 30% being at the highest possible Distinction* grade. 100% of students studying IT & Computing and Health & Social Care achieved Distinction* or Distinction. Overall, the Sixth Form recorded a 99% pass rate across all exams with 81% of student grades achieved being equivalent to A* to C grades.

Mr Matt Sammy, Head of School at Bourne Academy, said, “It has been wonderful to celebrate the successes with students. I would like to thank the Sixth Form team and teaching staff for all their advice, guidance, and outstanding teaching. The vast majority of students have achieved their first-choice university or apprenticeship offers.”

Motivation with Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy can help with motivation. Most of us start with good intentions to make changes - take up exercise, stop smoking, or change our lives in one way or another, only to find that the motivation has gone out of the window some weeks later.

So, what’s the key to maintaining motivation? What really drives us to make positive changes? Some theories suggest motivation is a sort of positive reward for achieving something, as in, “If I lose weight, I will be confident on the beach”. Other theories suggest an opposite effect; if we DON’T do something, then something negative might happen, for example, “I had better lose weight or I will get diabetes like my mum did”.

So, thinking of positive outcomes or goals generally motivates us more than negative outcomes, but then why do so many of us fail to fulfil our goals, even when we can see that we are going to benefit from completing what we set out to do?

There are many reasons why. Sometimes, it’s just about getting our goal right in the first place. Goal setting theory suggests we may all have some form of drive to reach an end goal, but the effectiveness of this depends on three main things: how far away that goal is; how hard it is to achieve that goal; and how clearly it is defined.

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WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD

Whether Classical or more electronic, there are different musical meanings to the above expression. As a Family Lawyer of some thirty or more years, it is interesting how times have changed. The writer is naturally optimistic and traditional outside of work duties, but is fully aware that, however “romantic” society and individuals may be, there are risks in relationships.

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automatically takes the other’s share. On “Tenants in Common”, the shares are held to the benefit of the owner and pass, according to a will or the rules of intestacy.

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Non-Conformism in South Lincolnshire

by Brynley Heaven

Haconby Chapel is a ‘listed building’, just twentyfour feet long by thirteen feet wide, and capable of holding one hundred people in the space of a small flat. Built in 1867, it hosted Baptists and Primitive Methodists.

From persecution as ‘dissenters’ in the seventeenth century, non-Conformism had a turbulent history. Theoretical toleration in law was met with all kinds of practical obstruction. It was “fissiparous”, meaning splits and realignments featured. Finding the resources to build your own chapel was a proud achievement.

Primitive Methodists showcased the three Rs: Ruin, Repentance and Redemption. Villagers would hear biblical preaching from their own kind. Tension would build. Testimony would be given. Spontaneous singing would begin. The cries and groans of the ‘penitents’ ushered to the front pew would be reinforced by their neighbours as their souls were saved on the spot, amid “shrieks that rent the air” and “the thudding and thumping of boots ‘till every fibre of the floor shudders.”

Many an Anglican parson had come to be seen as part of the gentry, even becoming magistrates with all the dread that implied about poaching. The squire and parson offered heavenly riches to come. The Primitives could provide euphoria in the here and now. The Primitives could also offer leadership positions to women, such as Elizabeth Moore of Welby who preached for decades and brought up three children as a widow.

Of course, the reality was complicated: “We comes to church in the morning to please you, Sir, and goes to chapel at night to save our souls.” One local curate complained of “an organised banditti of strolling Methodists and vociferating Ranters” [Nov 27th, 1820]. The Ranters (Primitives) lacked “the dignified deportment and calm devoutness” that the wellheeled were looking for.

The Revd Samuel Hopkinson of Morton with Haconby helpfully explained that Morton people “have always, time immemorial, been proverbially bad”. He forged a sly alliance with village roughs: “the inhabitants dropped their plans to assassinate one another in order to drive out the Methodists”. Primitive Methodists offered status and self-respect to the ploughman, a moral world resisting the parson’s coals and his wife’s charity, free from condescension from their ‘superiors’. Most leaders of the agricultural Trade Unions acquired their skills of literacy, record keeping and public speaking in non-Conformism, men such as Seth Brown of Bourne (born 1822), a Wesleyan Methodist preacher.

Residents in search of diversion and excitement might go to chapel denouncing the demon drink and then frequent the alehouse kitchen by way of comfort on dark evenings. For a vigorous minority, non-Conformism was the fulcrum of their social life and ‘temperance’ (no booze, or not much) would be taken very seriously.

Billingborough was the centre of a breakaway non-Conformist sect, led by Alfred Quinn. It attracted followers from all around the country. Open immersion baptism was carried out in a fen drain, which ran through Harvey Payne’s farm, dammed up to get the required depth. This was known as “dipping the Quinnites.”

Inside Haconby Chapel. Mike Berrell.

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Barbara’s Story

The Competition and Markets Authority are very worried about a few things, but principally misleading advertising, where extremely low prices are used to get an appointment and then accompanied by high-pressure sales tactics. Sadly, this is all too common, as the following episode will confirm. Barbara is an acquaintance of my mum, in her late 70s and is widowed with two children.

A few months ago, she met mum in Tesco and told her that she was having her will written. Ever “on brand”, my mum asked if she was using us. Mum was quite surprised by the answer – “Oh no, they are far too expensive. I got an offer on Groupon, and they are going to write my will for £7.99. They are sending a man round next week to do it for me.” This led to quite a lot of grief for me over the next couple of days as mum quizzed me about our extortionate prices and why we couldn’t write wills for £7.99 for her friends.

Fast forward ten days, three days after Barbara’s will appointment. I get a phone call from mum, “Can you go and see Barbara, she is really upset, and she thinks she has done something stupid.” When your

mum asks a question like that, you can’t say no. So, I went to see Barbara.

It turns out that the man who went to see her to write a £7.99 will had spent over four hours with her, convincing her it was a great idea to sign her house over into a trust (with his firm as a trustee), write a will and put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place. Unfortunately, the cost wasn’t £7.99 but £3,500 for the will and the trust, plus £1,000 for the Lasting Power of Attorney. PLUS VAT!! And of course, he needed the money right away. Bewildered, Barbara wrote him a cheque for £5,400 and he finally left.

This happens all too often; the truth is you can’t write a will with proper professional advice for £7.99, £19.99, £27.00, or even £49.99 (all prices that you will see advertised online, or by people who stop you in the supermarket) and anyone who tells you that you can is being disingenuous. Take up one of these offers and you are likely to find yourself in a pressured sales pitch and parting with thousands of pounds.

There is a happy ending to the story. We complained to the company involved and got Barbara a full refund. Then we wrote her will and her Lasting Powers of Attorney. She paid us £769 all in.

If you want good professional advice at a reasonable price, call us 01778 252301. If you want to take your chances with a low-cost will advert … well don’t say I didn’t warn you!

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plan; and finally, the tendering process and site visits.

There are three alternatives to the full six-stage programme. The “design-only” service, for instance, enables you to use the bespoke garden design to build the garden in stages, as time and budget constraints allow.

Secondly, the “planting design” option provides scaled planting plans depicting the location, name and quantities of plants for you to source and plant yourself, or you can choose to use the firm’s plant sourcing services.

Finally, a lighting plan can be a valuable option to transform your outdoor space at night. The plan would indicate positions and types of installation in order for a qualified electrician to install them.

Do Renovations Really Pay Off?

But renovations are costly and may not pay off. So, what can you do to make a change without spending too much? Whilst it’s always a good idea to spruce up a property before it goes on the market, the key is to know exactly what changes really add value before making any big decisions.

Ways to increase value without spending thousands of pounds.

Kerb appeal

First impressions count, and if the exterior of a property looks unkempt, buyers are going to be put off before they’ve even stepped through the front door. Whilst tidying up, fixing broken pipes, and hiding bins immediately neatens a property up, what other changes could add value?

1. Paint or replace your front door for an immediate makeover.

2. Add some greenery with hanging baskets.

3. Repaint the exterior of the property to make it look fresh and welcoming.

4. Make sure the parking area is clearly marked out.

Redecorate

It might seem counterintuitive to spend money redecorating a home you don’t intend to live in, but freshening up a property’s paintwork can add serious value. Choose neutral colours to create a light, airy feeling, and pack away clutter to add space. Adding storage solutions such as shelves or cupboards can also make a property feel more spacious.

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Extensions and/or loft conversions

If you want to add serious value and can spare the cash, consider extending your home or converting the loft or garage. Research has shown that adding an extra one or two bedrooms to a property can boost its value by around 20%, and even more if your property is in a city. Please note: extending or adding a dormer could require planning permission.

Kitchen focus

Replacing a kitchen is costly, but as one of the most used areas of a property, it could be worth the investment. Minor renovations to add the wow factor include painting or replacing cabinet doors, changing door handles, fixing superficial defects, descaling and thoroughly cleaning all appliances. Open shelving adds a sense of space, whilst new lighting could completely transform the whole appearance.

Garden makeover

You don’t need to completely redesign the garden to add value, but making sure it looks its best is a must. Hire a gardener for a one-off revamp if you don’t have the time (or patience) to do it yourself. Make sure buyers see the potential of the garden by adding furniture or a barbecue so they can imagine spending their summer in the sun.

Are you looking to sell your home? Contact our team at Newton Fallowell Bourne on 01778 338404 so we can value your property and get things moving.

Before selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves.

The importance of Electrical Safety during summer storms

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Summer storms can cause power outages and other electrical hazards. It’s essential to take steps to ensure your safety during these events.

Here are a few tips to help you stay safe during summer storms:

1 Unplug Electrical Devices: During a summer storm, lightning strikes can cause power surges, which can damage your electrical devices. Unplug your electronic devices and appliances to protect them from power surges.

2 Stay Indoors: Stay inside during a thunderstorm to avoid being struck by lightning. If you’re outside and can’t get indoors, avoid open fields, high ground, and metal objects, such as fences and poles.

4 Have Your Electrical System Inspected:

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If you live in an area that experiences frequent summer storms, it’s a good idea to have your electrical system inspected by a professional electrician. An electrician can identify any potential electrical hazards and make necessary repairs or upgrades to ensure that your home is safe during a storm.

In conclusion, staying safe during summer storms is essential. By unplugging electrical devices, staying indoors, using surge protectors, and having your electrical system inspected, you can protect yourself and your home from electrical hazards during a summer storm.

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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

1st - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits. Please note change of day – normally every second Friday of the month. www.wakehouse.org.uk.

2nd - Nibble and Natter in the Abbey Church Hall 10am -12noon. Stalls to include books, raffle, and refreshments. Proceeds to Bourne Abbey Funds.

2nd and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers

Cycling Club, ‘Social Ride’ leaves Coggles Causeway 9am. For further information, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk.

3rd and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers

Cycling Club, ‘Club Ride’ leaves from the Post Office car park on Burghley Street 9am. For further details, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk.

4th and every Monday - Bourne Wheelers is running “Go-Ride” on the Recreation ground (except Bank Holidays) 6pm till 7pm for 7 to 12 year olds to learn basic bike skills and have fun riding their bikes.

4th - Bourne Scrabble Club meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886

5th and every Tuesday - Friendship Cafe at the Bourne Methodist Church Hall, 2pm - 4pm for anyone who would like to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.

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

6th - 27th - The Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen presents two new exhibitions. The first is “Off the Wall,” (textiles and mixed media work from the Meniscus group, including Japanese textile vases and Samurai warriors). The second exhibition is “LincLore,” paintings by Hayley Carmichael, inspired by British mythology framed by familiar-looking landscapes, as the spotlight shines on Lincolnshire’s own rich heritage.” 12noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

7th - Nubourne WI. meet at the Abbey Church Hall the first Thursday of every month 2pm

to 4pm. This month’s subject: Pocket Park to Penfield- a talk by Andy Hallam. Visitors £4.50. All welcome.

9th - Bourne Garden Club Annual Flower and Produce Show at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Local entries warmly welcomed. Entries to be submitted in the morning from 9.30am with categories including home-grown items from the garden, art and craft, and cookery including a children’s section. Schedules from Marion 01778 421023. Afternoon entrance 50p, from 2.30pm. Raffle, refreshments, and sales table.

9th - The second Bourne Wellbeing Fair at the Old Town Hall from 10am-3pm: 21 stalls and workshops, celebrating local small businesses, including craft stalls, reflexology, thermomix, crystals, meditation, yoga and so much more! Refreshments available to purchase in the Shambles Café, plus raffle. Free entry. Kindly sponsored by Hummingbird Hypnotherapy.

9th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, 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 and 25th- “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. If you need further information, please contact optionb2022@gmail.com.

16th - Jumble Sale and Coffee Morning at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Doors open at 10am. Any jumble welcome on the day after 9am. All proceeds for the NSPCC.

18th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2-4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details contact Rosie 01778 423569.

19th - Bourne U3A meeting, 2pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month’s speaker is David Bell, talking about “The Plague Doctor from Eyam.”

19th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows City Branch Tea & Scone at Waterside Garden Centre. 10:30am. £5 each. Contact Lucy to book on 01733 203558.

21st - Bourne Garden Club monthly meeting - a talk and demonstration by Christine Casey: “New

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Ideas for Containers and Baskets, Seasonal and Permanent.” 7.30pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Visitors welcome £5. For further details, contact Marion Durrands 01778 421023

26th - 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.

27th - The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 10.30am12.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall in Bourne. We meet to socialise, enjoy speakers, and to provide friendly support. The group also organises trips and events.

28th - Bourne and District Flower Club. Flower Demonstration by Tim Meakin with his theme “Designer Flowers” in the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne, commencing at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome at £8.00. There will also be a Plant Stall. Call Ann Northen 01778 423353 for details.

Bourne to Line Dance

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

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10th – Monthly Meat Draw, 1pm

16th – Live music with Nicky Downs, £3 entry. Doors open at 7pm.

Bourne Hereward Probus

Bourne Corn Exchange.

11th - Bourne Hereward Probus General Meeting, 12 noon. This month’s speaker is Bryan Lynch BEM. Members will also get a great meal plus a raffle! Contact Malcolm Kenwood 01778 441271.

12th - Probus Coffee Morning. 10am.

GIGS AND MUSICAL EVENTS

At the Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 3rd - Open Mic - 8pm. PA and soundman provided. Hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 57142.

10th - Second Sunday Singaround (songs and tunes) 7.30pm. Hosted by Dean and Jen Hardy - 07788 410530.

18th - Haconby Hare Tune Session 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Hosted by Pete Shaw and friends01778 571563.

6th and every Wednesday - Bourne Borderers meet at Edenham Village Hall, Church Lane, Edenham, 8pm to 10pm. New members welcome. contactbourneborderers@gmail.com.

23rd - Back by popular request “Honey and the Bear,” 7.30 pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Tickets £14 from Richard Wells on rexcons@aol. com or 01778 570370. To book online, google Bourne Rotary.

28th - One of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, Aaron Catlow and Kit Hawes are in concert at The Barn (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, PE6 9PA. Starting at 8pm, admission is £15 - reservations can be made with Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497 – www.bastontradmusic.org.

October 8th - “Phoney Fools and Horses” An hilarious tribute to the legendary TV show. A specially scripted, hilarious storyline is delivered by the show’s cast of three who superbly embody favourite characters, Del Boy, Uncle Albert, Rodney, Boycie and Trigger. Plus, stirring renditions of favourite cockney songs. 7pm at Irnham Hall, NG 33 4JD. Tickets £13(plus booking fee) from shows.irnham.org or phone Terry 07801 865780.

Bourne Motor Racing Club

14th - Club Night at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tonight’s speaker is British Touring Car legend Dave Brodie, the seventh most successful driver ever at Brands Hatch. Dave started motor racing in 1968 winning his first race at Silverstone in an Austin A35. Since then, he has completed in over 700 races and driven saloons, sports cars, and single seaters. . Doors open at 7pm and presentation at 8pm. Guests and visitors are always welcome.

Bourne Farmers’ Market

17th - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am-2pm on the third Sunday of every month (except January). Free admission. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.

Bourne Spiritualist Centre

Saturday Divine Service starts at 6.30 pm. The first Wednesday of each month is an Evening of Mediumship starting at 7.30 pm. £3 to members and £5 to non-members. Raffle.

2nd - Divine Service, Gina Zivtins

6th - Evening of Mediumship, TBC

9th - Divine Service, Trish Barnett

16th - Divine Service, Emily Major

23rd - TBC

30th - Saturday Service, Barbara Price.

Bourne Organ Club

20th - Every third Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month Mark Thompson. 7.30pm. Tickets on the door £7 Members, £8 Visitors. Call 01778 424947.

Bourne And District Lions Club Charitable Trust Fund

Meetings monthly on second and fourth Monday at The Royal British Legion, 7a Burghley St. PE10 9NS. Contact - www.bournelions.org or phone 0345 833 2810.

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

‘Snap Up’ Your Tickets For The Len Pick Memorial Evening!

The Len Pick Trust is looking forward to welcoming distinguished wildlife photographer, Nick Williams to the Len Pick Memorial Evening, which is set to return to the Bourne Corn Exchange on Wednesday, October 11th, following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aformer primary school headteacher, Nick has travelled extensively, taking beautiful wildlife photographs, and presenting shows to schools and adult groups for over thirty years. His photographs have appeared regularly in popular publications such as Bird Watching Magazine and Birds Illustrated.

From his home on the edge of the Lincolnshire Fens, Nick has travelled to many parts of the world, and the evening will be a ‘travelogue’ of his experiences, containing lots of interesting facts, humour, and haunting music sequences. Nick is no stranger to the Memorial Evening, having given a short presentation at the event in 2007, before Dr. David Bellamy OBE took to the stage.

The Len Pick Memorial Evening is held annually and provides an opportunity to remember the life of Len Pick and his positive contribution to the town. Previous guest speakers have included Amanda Owen, Adam Henson, Mandy Hickson and Bill Turnbull.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 11th, starting at 7pm. Tickets are £7.50 each, which includes a complimentary glass of wine upon arrival, and go on sale on Friday, September 1st at 9am. They are available to purchase online at www.lenpicktrust.org.uk/event.

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Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days In Bourne

From 8th-17th September numerous historic buildings across Lincolnshire will open for Heritage Open Days. The festival celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties. This year’s theme for Lincolnshire is ‘The Arts of Lincolnshire – Creativity Unwrapped.’ We are very lucky in Bourne to have three “Heritage” buildings open.

The Old Town Hall

16th The Old Town Hall will be opening its doors as part of Heritage Open Days. In line with the theme for this year, which is ‘The Arts of Lincolnshire – Creativity Unwrapped’ we invite you inside to uncover a myriad of arts and crafts. Come and watch artisan and craft demonstrations, chat with the artists and craftspeople involved and take part in creative workshops or activities which you may have not tried before.

Entry and all participation in the demos, workshops and activities is free and open to all, from 10am-4pm. For details of the workshops, which are available to book in advance, please keep an eye on our website and social media. www.bournetownhall.org.uk

The House Of Worth In Bourne

16th and 17th 10am to 4pm Wake House, 41 North Street

Explore Wake House, the (Grade 2 Listed) birthplace of Charles Worth, who moved from Bourne to Paris to become the “Father of Haute Couture.” Discover how he created his fashion empire and dressed royalty and wealthy clientele from around the world. There will be a presentation talk (approx. 1hr) on Charles Worth, his Lincolnshire roots, and his climb to success at 2pm on 16th and 11am on 17th, admission free.

Also, on 17th a Sewing Bee type competition organised by Leanne of Gather and Sow will take place in the in the Conference Room at Wake House.

Baldocks Mill

9th-17th every day 2-4pm Working water wheel; Charles Worth Gallery - Dress Designer; Raymond Mays’ Room; Other attractions, all on three floors.

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It’s the start of our potato harvest & one of the first varieties available is our famous Melody potato. With a smooth skin, it’s great for mashing & serving with fresh sausages from our Grasmere Farm butchery. It’s also the start of the British apple season. Explore our wildlife garden, enjoy a drink or a meal on our deck. Don’t forget your loyalty card! Now is a good time to tidy up your bird feeding area & give feeders a really good clean

It’s Summertime! We’re happy to see delicious strawberries & raspberries arriving daily; fresh broad beans & peas are available now too. Our chillers are stocked to the brim with plenty of fresh produce, much of which we serve on our Café menu. Why not pick up a BBQ pack from our in-store butchery run by Grasmere Farm & homemade coleslaw & potato salad. Have you tried the locally made Thaymar Dairy ice-cream or a milkshake made with Bassingthorpe milk? On busy days & school days our cabin in the Wildlife Garden will be serving hot & cold drinks, ice-cream & cake. Now stocking bread from our new supplier, Hambletons.

Making several impressive performances in the town over the summer, including The Festival on the Wellhead, local band, The Sonics made themselves well known to the public with their brand of Indie Rock music, featuring covers by the likes of Oasis, Blur and The Kaiser Chiefs.

Lead singer and guitarist is Freddie; Ben is on guitar; David plays bass and backing vocals; whilst Ethan on the drums keeps everything together. Three of the teenagers are at Bourne Academy and the other is at Bourne Grammar School. Needless to say, they are all passionate about their music and look forward to a bright future, with several gigs already lined up in the coming months.

For more information and bookings, ‘follow’ and ‘like’ them on Instagram @thesonics.

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The Old Town Hall

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Following the award of a significant development grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are looking to recruit an additional trustee to help us deliver this exciting £2.4m heritage project for the town of Bourne. This could be your chance to make a difference in helping to restore the Old Town Hall to its 200-year-old splendour and create a lasting community arts and entertainment centre in the heart of Bourne.

Since its inception, the Trust has been working to secure funding for the restoration, whilst successfully operating the building in the spirit of the final vision. This has been achieved by creating a welcoming venue, offering a variety of cultural events to the local community, which has to date included live music, theatre, films, poetry, crafts, talks and even a ‘Comic-Con’ in 2022!

We are looking for an individual with a passion for the arts and entertainment, with some spare time, to join our team. Specific experience is much less important than a genuine passion for the project, a positive “can-do” attitude, and a willingness to get involved to make things happen.

If you are interested in learning more, please e-mail info@bournetownhall.org.uk for an application form.

For further details, please visit our website at www.bournetownhall.org.uk

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Don’t Let Cowboy Clearance Companies Mess up Waste Disposal Plans

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

From a September “spring clean” to a full-blown house (or even office) clearance, embarking on this for the first time can be a daunting, and sometimes emotional, experience. But before you enlist the clear-out services of a clearance company, wise up to their waste disposal offering to ensure they don’t mess up your good intentions. Taking the time to do a few checks can help make sure that your unwanted belongings won’t be fly tipped illegally. Be safe with these top tips:

• Ask the company if they have a waste carrier’s licence. These are issued by the environment agency and make it legal to carry your rubbish. Without it, they are breaking the law; so don’t hesitate to ask.

• Professional businesses will have measures in place to protect their employees, staff and of course you. Ask them if they have public liability insurance, as good house clearance companies will certainly have one.

• House clearance companies have overheads such as fuel, labour, tipping, and recycling fees. If a price sounds too cheap, then it might be that they intend to dump your stuff on the side of a road, down an alley or even in a field.

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• Think about “clutter control” if you are selling your home. In preparation for viewings, pack away any items that may make your home look crowded, including toys.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Words from the Mayor

Bourne Town Council is now responsible for the playing field in Dyke as well as the Recreation Ground in Bourne. They have also taken on the responsibility for the skatepark. I am really pleased to see this project come to a good conclusion. It was not an easy project especially with the Covid lockdowns. It is great to have two generous charities in Bourne (The Len Pick Trust and Bourne United Charities) and they have both got behind this project to make it happen. I would like to thank them both.

Dyke Village Hall has gone from strength to strength, thanks to the hard work of a few dedicated villagers and some town councillors. They run fundraising events throughout the year, and you can check these out on their Facebook page. The Scarecrow Festival this year is on September 30th.

Twenty Village Hall has unfortunately not been used and loved for a long time. There is now a new committee who have had a report done on the

building and it has been decided that it is viable to be restored. However, the play equipment on the land is not viable and to ensure we can get insurance on the hall it may have to be removed completely. I have suggested we try crowd funding to replace it. If there is anyone who would like to get involved in the project of revamping the hall, please contact me.

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