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Issue 6 / December 2015
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Inside this issue
Santa’s Sleigh Ride Route
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Mini-Rugby at Deeping R.F.C.
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Pantomime Time
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R E A S O N S TO MARKE T Y OU R PR O P E R T Y BE F O RE C H R I ST MA S. QUESTION: Do people stop looking for a
new property over the Christmas period?
ANSWER: NO. Rightmove, the UK’s number one property website has provided us with statistics from the festive period that really suggest sellers can make the Christmas season work for them. On Christmas Day itself, the Rightmove site received over 14 million page views, with over 10,000 people taking a break from slicing the turkey to search for property. On Boxing Day, the site was even busier, with views finally peaking on New Year’s Day at 25 million. The holidays, with family around and life finally slowing down, is the ideal time for browsing property listings in front of the TV. Serious buyers are unlikely to let Christmas deter them if they stumble across the perfect home. Typically there is less choice for buyers with fewer properties on the market before Christmas so your property will be noticed by more people. By the time everybody else decides to put their property on the market after Christmas, you’ll already have a buyer or be well ahead of the game. If you do not want to be disturbed at Christmas time Newton Fallowell can prepare and launch your property in time to take advantage of the festive peak in property interest. We will take bookings for viewings to commence on an agreed date of your choice after the celebrations have ended and things return to normal.
Get your property on the market before Christmas. Don’t join the masses in the New Year. FOR A FR E E V AL U ATIO N A N D H O M E MO V ING AD V I C E C O N T A C T M A N A GI N G PAR TNE R JO NATHAN BRE W E LL t : 0 1778 345978 | e : d eep i ng @ newtonf a l l owel l . co. uk
Welcome to our December edition...
Deeping
Another Christmas fast approaching and the big switch-on of Deeping’s Christmas lights on November 29th nearly here. In comes December and, once again, we’ll all be excited with the build-up to the big day as Santa’s Sleigh travels from street to street and from village to village in our area. The Deeping Rotary and Lions Clubs will be out in force, to accompany the grand old man and collect for their deserving
charities. Take a look at the planned route on page 11, and be ready to share the sheer joy as little faces light up when they look out to see the sleigh outside their house.
And so into the final month of the year and, as storms lash parts of Scotland, we can now feel re-assured by the Met. Office that every big storm coming our way in future will be given a name. Handy I suppose, if you can’t decide on a name for your new baby. “Yes, we’re calling her Abigail because she leaves everything wet through and she’s got terrible wind!”
favourite magazine is full of interesting features, advice and information to make your leadup to Christmas as enjoyable as possible. Thanks to them all and, on behalf of us all on the magazine, let me wish you the very best for a merry and peaceful Christmas, with a healthy and successful 2016 to follow.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this month’s contributions. Our team continue to ensure that your
We hope you’ve enjoyed your “Discovering Deeping” so far, since it started to land on your doormat back in July. Our sights are set high to improve it, as and whenever we can. Please feel free to feed back to us anything you’d like us to cover or any ideas you may have. All the very best for a happy Christmas and fabulous 2016 to you all.
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Finally … What do you call a bunch of chess players bragging about their games in a hotel lobby? Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer! Boom Boom! … and a festive Ho,Ho,Ho to follow!
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Festive recipe : Scones and chutney.
Discovering … The River Welland.
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Community Matters.
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The Potting shed.
Santa’s Sleigh Rounds. Your Health.
Travel Column – Cruising.
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Words from the Mayor.
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Legal Corner. Christmas Hunt. The Technology Site. The Puzzle Page. Pets and Vets.
Mini-Rugby at Deeping R.F.C.
Police Patrol – Mosley’s Musings.
Spotlight on Northborough Primary School.
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Events Diary.
This season’s pantomimes.
59 Your Clubs Guide. 60/64 Local Directory.
With thanks to... Taff Lovesey
Andy Armstrong - Op. Director | 01733 200609 | 077809 22214
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John Schwarz | editor.deeping@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
Rex Needle
Design - Emma Gunner | Vinny Clark | Rob Harradine Events - Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Photographer - Marie Sampson | www.sliceoflifephotography.co.uk
Sgt. Rick Mosley Clare Lockett Tom Ingram Wayne Smith
Liberty Partnership Ltd Micheal Oldsfield Double & Megson Solicitors Eileen Le Voi Wayne Lester
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5 onions finely sliced 3tbsp red wine vinegar 1tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp port 1 tbsp dried cranberries Salt and pepper 1. Soak the cranberries in the port. 2. Fry the onions in 1 tbsp olive oil allowing to brown and caramelise ; by not stirring too often this can take up to 20 mins. 3. Add the vinegar and sugar, salt and pepper, and port-soaked cranberries and cook out for a further 20 mins or until liquid reduced by 3/4s.
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225g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 level tsp baking powder 25g butter 75g Stilton 1tsp finely chopped rosemary 1 large egg a little milk 1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. 2. Rub in the butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. 3. Mix in the Stilton and rosemary. 4. Mix in the egg and a little milk, enough to create a soft but not sticky dough. 5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 2 cm thick. 6. Cut into small stars using a cutter dipped in flour. 7. Bake in a preheated oven (200c fan) for 8 mins. 8. Cool on a cooling rack.
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| A little bit of History
Discovering . . . the River Welland
The waterway which runs through the Deepings from west to east provides an attractive Sunday afternoon walk that belies its status as one of the three major lowland rivers traversing eastern England to their outfall in the Wash, along with the Nene and the Great Ouse to the south. The Welland rises in the Hothorpe Hills at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire before flowing eastwards to Market Harborough, Stamford and the Deepings, then on to Spalding and the North Sea, a distance of 65 miles and with its tributaries, forms a river system with a catchment area of more than 600 square miles. The Deepings had a river trade from the earliest times but this was given added impetus in the early 17th century when it was opened up from Stamford to the sea, bringing added employment and prosperity. Until then, several water mills on the Welland between there and Market Deeping had been making it difficult for commercial traffic and in 1571, merchants appealed to Queen Elizabeth to construct a new cut which would make the river navigable throughout. The work was eventually approved in 1620 to allow the passage of boats, lighters and other vessels for a fee of 3d. per ton, so bringing added opportunities for the Deepings where wharves, landing stages and jetties had already sprung up along the river bank to handle cargoes of coal, wood, wine and provisions, often brought in by convoys of five vessels at 8
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a time, each carrying twenty tons, and drawn by horses along tow paths that can still be seen today in several places. When the barges arrived in Market Deeping, workmen would be waiting at the jetties close to the main street to unload and the goods transported by horse and cart to nearby warehouses to await sale and distribution. During the 19th century, one family owned several barges which were built in the yard of their house overlooking the river and the boat owner had a special protruding oriel window built into the front of his property in order that he could sit in comfort and watch his craft as they hove into view. The sporting tradition along the river also has an eminent place in our history, embracing fishing, wildfowling, boating and skating, and an annual raft race which has more recent origins has now become a popular event attracting an assortment of homemade craft raising funds for the benefit of local charities. Archive photograph of the river from 1930.
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Team ‘Safe Local Trades’ has raised over £6,000 for Age UK Peterborough - a total of over £31,000 since 2009! Each year, Peterboroughbased Safe Local Trades organise fund-raising events for their chosen charity, Age UK Peterborough. This year, they had volunteers getting muddy and wet in the Insane Terrain obstacle course; some hauled themselves out of a plane at 13,000 feet; and many others kept their feet firmly on the ground by taking part in the Great Eastern Run. All events were an overall success and the organiser, Eileen Le Voi, owner of Safe Local Trades, said, “We would like to thank each and every volunteer who took part, and to everyone who sponsored them in their events, all of which helped to raise an amazing £6,045 for this very worthy local charity”. David Bache, Chief Executive of Age UK Peterborough, said, “Once again, Eileen and her team of dedicated volunteers have exceeded our expectations by presenting us with this huge cheque. £6,045 is a huge sum of money and will help us to make a big difference to the quality
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of life for many older people in Peterborough. On behalf of the Age UK Peterborough team, I pass on our most sincere thanks to Eileen and everyone who took part in the events.” Safe Local Trades have been Eileen Le Voi running annual fundraising events for Age UK Peterborough since 2009 and, since then, have helped to raise over £31,000, which is an amazing achievement. www.safelocaltrades.com provides free access to highly recommended, vetted and approved local tradesmen. Tel: 0800 014 1832.
Cans can make a difference this month!
Christmas Tree Festival almost here!
‘Deeping Food Bank’ items are being collected at Market Deeping Tesco on December 3rd, 4th and 5th. If, when shopping, you can buy something extra, to help people less fortunate than yourselves, then please do so! All donations must be long life, and they particularly need fruit juice, tinned meat and tinned fish (not tuna). If you’re not a Tesco shopper, please still feel free to pop donations in on the above collection dates.
Calling all local businesses and Christmas tree fans! The annual ‘Christmas Tree Festival’ is being held at the Methodist Church in Deeping St James the weekend of December 5th and 6th. Please do come and visit and enjoy the decorated trees; light refreshments are available over the weekend too. If you would like to enter a tree into the Festival, then please bring it to the Methodist Church on Thursday December 3rd.
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Deeping Lions & Rotary
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he Deeping Lions and Rotary are pleased to announce their Sleigh routes and collection dates. Father Christmas will be around from 6pm until 9pm at the following places in Market Deeping, Deeping St. James and villages Wednesday 2nd Peakirk / Deeping Gate / Suttons Lane …...Glinton Rd, Penwald Court, The Sanderlings, The Mallards, Rectory Lane Thorney Road, Firdale Close, Fairfax Way , Riverside , Deeping Rd , Suttons Lane , Lincoln Rd. Thursday 3rd Glinton…...Helpston Rd, Beech Rd, Chestnut Close, Beech Rd, Oak Rd, Elm Crescent, High St, Websters Close, Welmore Rd, The Willows, St Benedicts Close, Scotts Rd, Vergettes Rd, Holmes Rd, Walker Rd, Neaverson Rd, Ashburn Close, Peakirk Rd, Clarendon Way, Pembroke Gr, Friday 4th Northborough……Maxey Rd, Deeping Gate Rd, Castle Drive, Claypole Dr, Clare Rd, Crowson Crescent, Castle Drive, St Andrews Rd, Granville Ave, Church View Cl, Lincoln Rd, Church St, Pingle Lane, Tuesday 8th Baston Village…Main St , Brudenell Close , St John,s Cl , ThetfordAve, Mercia Grove , Bede Rd, Aveland Way , Colton Close , Denshire Court, Chesham Drive , Mayfield Gardens , Hadrian Dr , Chariots Way, Caesar Cl , Clenton Cl , Hadrians Way, Appian Way , Fosse Cl, Cardyke Dr , Manor Dr , Manor Cl , Church St , Maltby Dr , Frisby Cl , Whattoff Way. Monday 7th Church St, Bridge St, New Row, Park Rd, Welland Way, Hereward Way, Brownlow Close, Manor Way,Waterton Close, Park Rd, Millfield Rd. Wednesday 9th Broadgate Lane & Eastgate, Broadgate Lane, Windmill Close , The Parslins, Tyghes Cl, Rycroft Ave, Crowfields, Ascendale, Rycroft Close, Priory Close, Old Priory Farm, Old Cross Square, Eastgate, Stephens Close, Stowgate, Locks Close, Thursday 10th Frognall, Spalding Rd, Horsegate, Spalding Rd, Tooley Way, Abel Close, Hall Meadow Rd, Darbyshire Cl,Braeburn Rd, Laxton Close, Churchfield Close, Horsegate. Friday 11th Church St, Halfleet, John Eve’s Way, Church St, The Grove, The Orchard, St Guthlacs Ave, Hall Farm, Halfleet, Towngate East, Dovecote, Prestlands, Black Prince Ave, Joan Wake Close, Chestnut Way, John Eve Way, Beech Close, Hawthorn Close. Monday 14th Lancaster Way & The Brambles, Lancaster Way, Wellington Way, Shackleton Close,
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Glebe Close, Charter Ave, Kingsgate, Princess Grove, Duchess Dr, Countess Dr, Duke Meadows, Baroness Way, Earl Mews, Baron Mews, Jubilee Dr. Tuesday 15th Linchfield, Burchnall & Thackers Way E, Linchfield Rd, Linchfield Close, Fen View Mews, Campion Drive, Buttercup Close, Cowslip Drive, Sorrell Close, Burchnall Close, Foxgloves, Teasles, The Brambles, Marigolds, Bluebells, Primroses, Knights Close, Thackers Way, Towning Close, Crowson Way, Pendlebury Drive, Swift Close, Panton Close, Pawlett Close, Allen Close, Fenelly, Sewell, The Lees. Wednesday 16th Langtoft Village West, West End, Hyde Gardens, Reedman Close, Manor Way, Manor Close, Mossop Drive, Scott’s Close, Truesdale Gardens, Aquila Way, Ryefield, Barleyfield, Wheatfield, Westfield Way, Thursday 17th Langtoft Village East, The Rides, East End, New Road, Cloven Ends, Deer Park Road, Barn Owl Close. Friday 18th Godsey Lane / Lady Margarets Ave, Douglas Rd, Godsey Lane, Wade Park Ave, Elm Close, Kesteven Close, Dixons Rd, Godsey Crescent, Bramley Rd, Cherry Grove, Still Close, Clover Rd, Lady Margarets Ave, Beaufort Ave, Willoughby Ave, Eastfield, Florence Way, The Pasture, Speedwell Court, Blackthorn Close, Bryony Way, Monday 21st Meadow Rd / Thackers Way W, Meadow Rd, The Meadows, Lark Rise, Robin Close, Linnet Close, Thackers Way (W), Sweet Close, Fraser Close, Curlew Walk, Swallow, Nightingales, Wren Close. Tuesday 22nd Tattershall / Meadway / The Avenue, Stamford Rd, Stamford Close, Tattershall Drive, Althorpe Close, Belton Close, Grimsthorpe, Maxey, Woodcroft, Chatsworth Close, Osbourne Way, Sandringham, Woburn, Petworth, Belvoir, Rockingham, Lindsey Ave, Lincoln Close, Kesteven Drive, Holland Close, Meadway, Burnside Ave, Green Walk, Park Drive, Cedar Close, The Avenue, Woodlands. Wednesday 23rd West Deeping & Tallington, King St, The Lane, Main Rd, West Rd, Bainton Rd, Herons Close, Church Lane, St Lawrence Way. You may also be lucky and find Father Christmas at Tesco or The Co-op on Sat 5th, Sat 12th and Sat 19th December. On behalf of Deeping Lions & Rotary may we wish you all a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas and a big “ thank you “ for your continued generosity and support of our sleigh collection.
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Even though December is a month you don’t really associate with spending time at the allotment or in the vegetable patch there are still crops that you can harvest or leave in the ground until they are required.
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ome gardeners put their allotment or vegetable patch “to bed” for the winter by covering the ground in plastic sheeting, or weed suppressant to keep weeds at bay, the ground a little warmer for early spring planting and to prevent heavy rain from washing away the soil’s nutrients. Before putting the covering down it is worth digging the plot well and adding plenty of well-rotted organic material. I have done this on some of my allotment: one area has “green manure” growing on it, and doing very well, and then I have some crops still left in-such as potatoes for Christmas, Brussels, purple sprouting broccoli, cavolo nero (which should withstand the harshest of weather), spring cabbage and over-wintering onions and garlic. There are one or two crops that you can still plant such as; garlic ( if the soil is not frozen or waterlogged, new crowns of rhubarb can be planted or existing ones divided and re-planted, bare-root fruit trees and bushes and raspberry and blackberry canes. To divide rhubarb lift the crown and with a sharp spade divide it into sections, each with a bud. Re-plant each section, in well-manured ground, with the bud just showing. When you have gathered the fruits of your labour, and usually there is far more than you can possibly eat, storing them carefully will mean that you will have home-grown veg for a few more weeks. Make sure that vegetables are stored in a cool dry and, if possible, dark frost-free place away from vermin. To store carrots and parsnips spread a layer of sand in the bottom of a wooden box, lay the roots on top (make sure they are not touching) and then cover them with another layer of sand. The sand should not be dry but just moist enough to stop the vegetables from drying out. Have a wonderful Christmas, hopefully eating some of your home-grown veg and a happy and productive New Year.
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| Your health by Michael Oldfield BSc (Hons)
Work, Driving & Osteopathy Are you fit for work? No matter whether your work is in the office or outside on the land, you need to be able to cope with the individual demands made on your body by the style of work you do.
Those who drive for a living need to be aware of their driving position, as it affects not only their back, neck and shoulders, but also can affect hips, knees and feet. Ask an osteopath for advice on the correct driving position for you and any exercises which may help.
Manual work inevitably carries the inherent risk of injury, caused by heavy and often awkward lifting, overstretching and periods of prolonged bending, causing back and disc injuries, sciatica, and muscle strains.
How can an Osteopath help? The osteopath will help you look at the style of work you are undertaking and help you find ways of improving the situation and how to prevent a recurrence of your injuries. You will be treated and offered advice on posture and lifting.
In the office, where desk work is more common, there are the dangers of ‘computer hump’ and ‘mouse wrist’, whilst frequent telephone use affects the neck and shoulders, causing headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome etc.
Useful tips • Frequent short breaks away from the desk and computer will help avoid back, neck and eye strain. • Make sure if you are driving, that you make time to stop, get out and do some brisk exercise for a few minutes every so often on a long journey. • When lifting at work, judge whether you can do this safely or whether you need help. Never be afraid to ask for assistance.
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Many Happy Returns – (if you follow this advice!) Over the festive season, it is estimated that £2.4billion is spent on unwanted Christmas gifts. Shops are under no legal obligation to exchange or refund a gift unless it was faulty when bought, it is not as described, or it is not fit for purpose. If it doesn’t fit you properly or you just don’t like the gift you received, you have no automatic right to return it. If the gift you have purchased is faulty, you have a statutory right to a refund or replacement, whether the goods were bought in a shop or from a market stall .The Sale of Goods Act says the goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described. You may come up against opposition when trying to return faulty goods, for example being told a receipt is always required, or being advised by the retailer to contact the manufacturer. If a product is faulty, a proof of purchase will suffice (perhaps a bank statement), and don’t be persuaded to go to the manufacturer … the retailer is responsible. If you want to return something just because you don’t like it, you don’t need it or it doesn’t fit, the retailer has no legal obligation to take it back or refund you. Many retailers have returns policies that allow you, the customer, to take items back and get refunds,
exchanges or vouchers as long as the items returned are unused and in perfect condition with their undamaged original packaging. The individual store’s return policy should be checked, as some products may be excluded from the returns policy, for example for hygiene reasons, or the store may impose time limits for returning non-faulty products. At Christmas, some retailers offer special extended refund periods, meaning you may have longer than you think. A stores-return-policy is usually displayed on receipts, on signs in-store or online. Shops don’t have to have a returns policy, but if they have one, they must stick to it. If you buy goods on the internet, you have the same rights as if you were shopping on the high street. In addition, you have the right to a seven-day cooling-off period from the date you receive the goods, with the right to a full refund regardless of the reason for return. However, this doesn’t apply in some situations, for example if the goods were personalised for you, were perishable, or are not in the same condition as when they were delivered. Before ordering, ensure you check the terms and conditions very carefully.
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Rose Lodge offer residents and families a fine dining experience this Christmas
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ive star dining is not usually associated with Care Homes but this is definitely not the case for residents at Rose Lodge. With two restaurants at the home, the Ivories and Rowan suite both have been designed to ensure residents enjoy a fine dining experience with waitress service; and gorgeous food in beautiful, luxury surroundings. The home will be offering high quality, nutritious food, made from fresh ingredients and beautifully presented in a restaurant style. Christmas tends to be a time of indulgence, and the residents at Rose Lodge will be treated to a stunning yuletide menu of beautifully cooked Christmas dishes. The home will also make sure that there are options for those with special dietary requirements. Discussing the Christmas period Suria
Webb, Home Manager said “Christmas can be a difficult time for families when they have a loved one apart from them, and staff at Rose Lodge are focused on ensuring families feel part of the home; whether it’s enjoying a Christmas meal together or just popping in for afternoon tea. Everyone is welcome.”
MEET THE CHEF AT ROSE LODGE Shane Gautry, Head Chef
After 34 years in the catering trade which has culminated in various roles, starting as an apprentice chef in the Army, Shane enjoyed a full military career of 24 years and reached the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1 which is the top 3% of soldiers in the Army. He then plied his trade in the Contract Catering industry with Compass group in
Business & Industry (B& I). He has been fortunate to have worked in all spectrums of catering including head Chef Positions in Greene King Hotels. He then established a Catering Department for an Extra Care Scheme in Peterborough for Cross Keys Homes. Shane has a good understanding on the affects of dementia and how this can affect diet and is focusing on developing food and menus that capture the imagination and deliver high nutritional values.
ABOUT ROSE LODGE CARE HOME Spread over two floors, the bedrooms at Rose Lodge are tastefully decorated to match the
luxury surroundings. All en-suites are wet rooms and promote dignity and independence. The lower floor boasts an orangery for residents to dine or relax, which overlooks the enclosed gardens. With two separate lounge/dining areas, onsite hairdressers, a grand piano and a beauty bar, Rose Lodge truly is a beautiful place to live. Even though the home is spacious and has a feeling of being in a five star hotel, it has kept a family feel and is welcoming and homely.
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The Countdown to Christmas! Seasonal advice from the decorating experts
December isn’t just about Advent calendars, buying presents and sending cards…. For many households, it is the last chance to prepare the house for the big day, which usually means a big clean, re-arrangement of furniture to accommodate the tree and then a trip into the loft to get all the decorations down, followed by a shopping trip to add to the collection! If, like many you’ve been leisurely decorating throughout the year, then December is the month when everyone frantically tries to finish off those last few jobs – touching up the walls, putting up the pictures, finishing the tiling and, for some… getting new carpets fitted! The television adverts are awash with feel-good family scenes in immaculate and beautifully decorated homes, with companies promising delivery before Christmas. All this adds to the pressure of finishing those last minute DIY jobs and decorating tasks as soon as December kicks in. If you are hoping for some wise words – me, telling you not to worry and not to get sucked into the chaos of it all, I’m afraid I can’t help you – I too, am one of those people rushing around preparing for the big day. On the up-side at least, there are plenty of ways to make it easier on yourself; you can hire a cleaner, a decorator, an odd job man (check out ‘The Directory’ at the back of the magazine) and even an interior designer. But, for those of you without that luxury budget or, if you just prefer the personal touch, then try not to get stressed, enjoy it, make it fun and do it all with a glass of mulled wine or a mince pie in hand – I find that makes most tasks enjoyable! Here’s some Christmas inspiration from your local home decorating centre - Stringer’s. The team there will be able to answer all your paint and wallpaper queries. All items available from Stringer’s Home Decorating Centre, perhaps not the mulled wine and mince pies though !!!
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Words from the Mayor Councillor Wayne Lester November saw us remember the fallen at the opening of our Remembrance Gardens and during the annual parade and service. This year, a new bench, in memory of the late Councillor Reg. Howard, was also commemorated. The Age Concern Deepings Autumn Fayre proved a big success too.
We’re all looking forward to the Christmas Market on Sunday November 29th, starting at 10.00am, Keith Dalton will be our compere for the day, and acts on the stage are as follows; I will have a tombola stall, raising money for my chosen charities, Age Concern Deepings and the Deeping Scout and Guides. There will be many other stalls, offering seasonal gifts and goods for the home and a Santa’s grotto for the children. 11am
Langtoft players
11.30am
U3A accordion group
12 noon
Band
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Scouts – Gang Show
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Junior Town Crier competition
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● Baston Primary School choir
● Deeping St. James Primary School choir
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Inspire Dance Group
3.30pm
Line Dancing
4pm
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Other events leading up to Christmas: Sunday December 13th, commencing at 11.30.a.m. I will be getting dressed up as Santa, to raise monies for my chosen charities http://www. stamfordsantafunrun.com/ Tuesday December 22nd - Singing carols around the Christmas tree, 7.00pm at the Market Square, with refreshments available at the Town Hall afterwards. I have now launched my fundraising page, and anyone can now access my fundraising account and make a donation, at the following address: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/ Marketdeepinmayorcharities. Council business continues, even though Christmas is just around the corner! Neighbourhood Plan: We have agreed to move forward with a joint plan with our neighbours Deeping St. James, to develop a neighbourhood plan for the Deepings which will enable our two communities to have one common development strategy, as we share so many services. Interactive Speed Signs: We have short-listed locations for new interactive speed signs and await the green light from the speed watch safety team. Hopefully, we will have the new signs up by early spring 2016. Precept planning: We have been busy developing our precept and will be holding a public meeting on December 9th at 7.00pm, to allow the electorate of Market Deeping to have their say on how we spend their money and setting the budget for 2016/2017. All residents are welcome to attend. Pedestrian crossing on Godsey Lane: We are discussing with Lincolnshire County Council, (L.C.C.) the safety of pedestrians when using the Godsey Lane pedestrian crossing. We want to hear your views on how we can improve the crossing.
4.30pm Switching on of the Christmas lights
The Deepings Library: L.C.C. have agreed to support the Deepings and provide a library service via a new community hub run in association with the community centre. This is good news for the Deepings and the opening is due in January 2016, Further details on the FoDL Facebook page.
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“Ain’t no sunshine when it’s gone” The government has proposed drastic cuts to Solar Feed-in Tariffs from January 2016. Read on, to find out why now could be your last chance to secure a return on your investment. Thousands of homeowners across the country have installed solar panels over the last few years, saving money on their energy bills, protecting themselves from future price rises and, best of all, getting paid by the government for the electricity they generate. This has made solar energy a sound investment and given homeowners a healthy return. However, recent announcements made by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) propose that Feed-in Tariff (FiT) payments could see drastic cuts in 2016. The Feed-in Tariff for small scale solar PV installations could be cut by as much as 87%. All bands of the tariff will be affected quite severely by the proposed cuts. However, it is the installations in the 0-10kW band (almost all domestic installations) that will be hardest hit. In addition, a review of the default degression (applied to all tariffs) is expected to reduce the Feed-in Tariff to zero, for installations under 10kw, by 2019. If you are considering installing a solar PV system, our advice is to ACT NOW, or risk a significant reduction in the pay-back your system generates. All systems installed prior to the cut-off date of
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Getting on to the Property Ladder A number of affordable housing schemes exist to help people on lower incomes to get on to the property ladder.
Shared ownership
Whether the property is a house or a flat, if you own it on a shared ownership basis, you own a leasehold interest in the property. Under the terms of the lease, you own a percentage of the property, paying rent to the landlord (normally a Housing Association) on the percentage that you do not own. You have the option to buy further shares in the property (known as “staircasing�) and, provided your lease allows it, you can staircase up to 100% ownership. When buying a shared ownership lease, it is important to fully understand the terms of the lease and your responsibilities, especially when it comes to staircasing or selling the property, as there are set procedures to follow. It is also important to know whether there is any future liability for Stamp Duty Land Tax, and this depends on how the original leaseholder elected to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax when the lease was granted.
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| Will & Probate Services
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The Ten Things You Need to Know About Lasting Powers of Attorney 1. Only 5% of people in England and Wales have Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) in place – It’s not just you. 2. Anyone over the age of 18 can make LPAs – You are not too young. 3. Banks can (and do) restrict even joint accounts on the loss of capacity of a single holder – Don’t take the chance. 4. Your Health and Welfare LPA is the only way that someone else can make care decisions for you – Don’t let social services choose who cares for you. 5. A Property and Financial LPA can be used on your instructions if you haven’t lost capacity – Get the kids to do the hard work for you.
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How to Use Windows File History to Backup Your User Data Backing up your data is extremely important as a hardware crash of your disk drive can result in the loss of valuable images and documents. There are many backup solutions available but what some people do not realise is that Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 include a very good backup facility without the need to purchase additional software. This is called File History. Here’s how to set this up for use: In the search bar at the bottom your screen, type in File History.
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After a short delay, whilst the tool searches for your disk drives, you will see something like this.
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How many Lords-a-leaping are there in ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’?
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To what country did Hong Kong surrender on Christmas Day, 1941?
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| Your Finances
by Richard Ash, Director - Liberty Partnership Ltd
Retirement Finances
Whether you’re planning to retire, or if you are currently retired, you now have more choice and flexibility in how you provide for you and your family.
Recent statistics suggest that:
Pension rule sets have changed significantly in recent times. Once you’re fifty-five years old, you have complete freedom over how you use your pension pot. But you still need to ensure you have enough secure income throughout the whole of your retirement so that you can make ends meet.
• A 65 year old male has a 75% chance of living to the age of 79 and a 50% chance of reaching 87.
You may also want to make provisions for any family or dependents you have, so that they receive an income and/or inherit any unused money from your pension pot when you die. Tax rules are changing here from April 6th 2016. Currently, for those over seventy-five years of age, a tax charge is applied on death for some pensions at 45%. From this date, any lump sum paid to your beneficiary is added to the rest of their income for the year and taxed at their highest tax rate. This new rule, and the tax position of your beneficiaries, needs to be clearly understood as you plan your will and estate.
• A 65 year old female has a 75% chance of living to the age of 82 and a 50% chance of reaching 90 years of age.
The suggestion is clear, that we are all living longer, taxation needs to be considered and our savings and retirement funds will need to last for longer, which is unlikely to be achieved without a plan. So, if you wish to create or review your own plan, please contact us at Liberty Partnership for your free initial consultation.
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| Pets and Vets
By Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne
Do Animals Have Souls? My wife grew up with dogs and cats as part of the family. I have seen photos of her and a cairn terrier in a pram together, sharing a biscuit. When this dog died, she was obviously very upset. While talking about this in her school, her teacher informed her that the dog would not go to heaven, as animals do not have souls. Why should it be that one animal called Homo Sapiens, who has a shared evolution with all mammals, whose recent evolution came from apes, should be the only one to have a soul? Is it that we are the most intelligent? Are we the only animal that has feelings? Are human feelings the only ones that count? I have spent all my life associated with animals, and I find that generally, we underestimate our animals. They are more intelligent and have more ability to feel and understand than we realise. I have seen my dogs, cats and horses mourn the loss of a pack/ herd member. I regularly see the joy in animals when they are reunited with their owners after being separated. Most animals, like young children, do not worry about the future, and only use the past to react to similar situations. They do not waste time contemplating the past or future, but live in the moment,( a condition called enlightenment.)
There is an area in our brain that is responsible for this and gives us a ‘God-like’ or out of body experience when stimulated. It is this huge imagination that has allowed us to begin to understand our universe, has resulted in wondrous works of art and the modern world with medicine, air travel, communication etc. This imagination has also brought Hitler’s extermination of the Jews, the terrible atrocities in the Middle East and the greed now commonly seen in our world. Whether we accept it or not, we have to share this planet with all living things. In fact our future relies on it. We also have to share our ability to have souls.
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– MINI RUGBY AT DEEPING RUGBY CLUB Every Sunday morning at around 10.00am, you will see a steady stream of parents, a little bleary eyed stagger through the doors of Deeping Rugby Club. With a full cooked breakfast on offer, though, it doesn’t take too much to tempt them to bring their children down to the club for their weekly rugby training sessions. The aim of the Dragons is to be inclusive to all children who want to play rugby, and to teach them in a safe environment how to do it. After a free trial session, children only pay a small joining fee and £1 per training session - on match days there is no charge. We have children at the club who play regularly for their school, and children who have never touched a rugby ball in their lives, but just want to have a go. We welcome everyone, and we ensure that all children get to play regularly in matches, no matter what their level is. The most
important thing for our children is that they have FUN! Subsidised by a huge amount of fundraising throughout the year, the children have a range of social events on offer as well. The year ends with our annual camping trip to Norfolk in which we enter the Holt Rugby Festival – fun for the whole family. Who can play? Boys and girls from ages 5 to 11 years.
for the tuck shop after training. There is a full breakfast menu with teas and coffees. The bar opens at 11.00am.
What time and where? Every Sunday at 10.00am. We’re situated next to the Deeping School Sixth Form Block on the Spalding Road.
Want to start playing again! We have a Junior squad, a Veterans squad, a Ladies team and a First team. Everyone is welcome to join our training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.00pm.
What do I wear? Comfortable PE kit and trainers. If you like it, you’ll need boots and, depending on age, a mouth guard. What should I bring? A bottle of water, and some money
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| Police Patrol by Bourne’s Sergeant 503 Rick Mosley
Sergeant Mosley’s Musings Be Safe at Christmas For a dishonest few, the festive season is a time of criminal opportunity. Homes are left unoccupied, expensive presents are often there for the taking and, with a sense of wellbeing, your guard may well be down. By being aware of the risks and taking a few simple precautions you can prevent theft in the first place – and get on with enjoying the festive season. Christmas security tips • It’s obvious, but don’t leave gifts on display under the Christmas tree for days on end. Passers-by can see your presents under the tree. Keep the goodies locked away until the last moment. • Expecting a gift delivery? Make sure there is someone at home to receive it or a neighbour who can look after it until you return, rather than having it left on the doorstep. • Leave putting your gift boxes or wrapping outside for the refuse collectors until the last moment, as it announces to thieves that goods worth stealing are inside the house. • If you are hiding larger and more expensive gifts until Christmas Day, make sure they are fully secure. For example, make sure that a bicycle hidden in your shed is padlocked securely.
If you’re going away • Many people spend part of the Christmas period visiting friends or relatives. Burglars are always looking for properties that appear unoccupied. • Cancel the milk, newspapers and any other deliveries. • Don’t leave expensive presents on show. • Buy a couple of timers for lights and the radio. • Be wary of changing your answer phone message or setting up e-mail auto responder messages that can be connected to your address. • Don’t tweet or Facebook that you’re going away. • Lock doors, windows, sheds and outbuildings. • Set the ringtone on your landline as low as possible, or off.
• Leave a key with a neighbour who can stop by occasionally and check everything is alright.
If you suspect burglary at a neighbour’s property • If you are keeping an eye on a neighbour’s property over the Christmas period and you see evidence there has been a break-in, do not enter the house – the burglar may still be inside and you may disturb evidence. Call the police and try to contact your neighbour.
Christmas shopping safety tips • The growth of smartphones, mobiles, e-readers and tablets means many of us now walk around with hundreds of pounds’ worth of electronic gadgetry on us. Add to that Christmas present purchases and you can see why the festive season is so fruitful for pickpockets and thieves. • Pickpockets love crowds, so be extra careful when doing your Christmas shopping (and in the New Year sales). • Keep handbags zipped at all times, with purses at the bottom. Don’t leave wallets in back pockets. • Never leave valuables on show in your car. Lock them in the boot. • While supermarket shopping, don’t leave handbags or anything else valuable in the trolley while you’re off scanning the shelves. • Be aware of anyone standing too close to you at the ATM, as they may be reading your PIN number. Shield the keypad with your hand as you type it in.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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“Treats for my Sweet”
(or rather “one for you and two for me!”) “Christmas is coming and the wallet’s looking fat”. Well, as potential receivers of Christmas goodies, let’s hope so. The lemming-like dash will be dragging us towards Bourne’s wonderful shops, or maybe Queensgate, very soon, or more likely, to the wonderful world of Amazon! Before that, however, it’s worth remembering that, on the whole, we Brits are pretty spectacular at splashing out … on ourselves, (if recent research is to be believed!). A survey by VoucherCodes.co.uk found that British people spend an average of £62 per week on treats for themselves, with the impulse to succumb to the temptation peaking around lunchtime on a Saturday. Purchases range from expensive designer clothes and shoes, through bottles of wine to bars of chocolate, with men spending a third more per month than women.
The research found that people’s fondness for treats increased as the week went on, spending the least on Monday, gradually increasing up to the Saturday peak. The “most frivolous” of people, splashing out on treats once the money goes into their account, are found in Swansea, followed by the residents of Aberdeen and Belfast. The good folk of Wolverhampton, on the other hand, are the most cautious, with less than one in five splashing out on themselves on pay day. This research would seem to show how closely our mood and external lifestyle factors have such an impact on how we treat ourselves, as we head towards the weekend.
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Northborough Primary School … in the Spotlight
New Headteacher, Mr Mallott, comments, “I feel very proud to be leading what I believe is a school with immense potential. I am determined to secure an outstanding school for the future. Furthermore, I have the very highest expectations of all the staff and pupils. It is my intention that we work together, to raise standards in every area, helping all pupils achieve their full potential.” So what’s been happening this year? Year 4 - ‘Water,Water Everywhere’. Through cross curricular links, the children have studied how the water in the world is re-used and is a continuous cycle. They have made collages, learnt songs, and created simple filtration systems. Through reading the Water Horse, they have been introduced to legends and are now creating descriptive poetry and story openings.
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Year 4 - Stibbington Residential A great opportunity for all to enjoy their local environment and hot chocolate and cake, to help the nights go smoothly! Activities included pond-dipping, creating animal masks to act out food cycles, and classifying rocks and learning microscope skills – “a fantastic trip”. Year 5 – Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings Through research, they have found out where the Saxons settled and what their villages would have been like. The children then worked together in groups to create models to demonstrate their learning. Year 6 – Sporting opportunities Already this term, they have experienced a basketball festival where they joined classes from two other primary schools, at Arthur Mellows Village College, to be coached by students in the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the chance to
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play friendly matches against other schools. They have also taken part in hockey, football and netball competitions. Other activities Year 5 have been finding out about the Church’s year and for their last lesson this term, reflected on why Remembrance is marked every year in the Christian faith. We have had fun celebrating harvest and raising money for the Mustard Seed Project at the same time. Year 2 hosted a “potato party”, where we invited members of the church community to come and eat potatoes and share some Bible stories with us. We have also taken part in an event which reminds us we are part of a multi-faith city. Members of our Indian drumming group played in Cathedral Square to represent Diwali.
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3rd-6th Lincoln Christmas Market. For more information visit www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk. 6TH Market Deeping Community Primary School’s PTFA are holding their Christmas Fayre from 12-2pm. 6TH Stamford Handmade Christmas Arts and Crafts at Stamford Arts Centre from 10am to 4pm. An arts and crafts event showcasing quality products handmade by local crafters. An opportunity to buy a distinctive Christmas gift which has been handmade locally with love. Free Admission. Telephone 07854 637810. Website: www. stamfordhandmade.myfreesites.net 6th Stamford Corn Exchange presents a little something with a Christmas flavour-that’s not a pantomime! Ballet Theatre UK performs Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, “The Snow Queen.” The story that inspired the amazing & hugely popular Disney’s frozen. Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score. Performances at 2-30pm & 6-00pm. For more information or booking tel 01780766455 or visit www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
9th – 11th Bourne Grammar School Sixth Form are proud to present Alan Bennett’s comedy “Habeas Corpus.” Performances at 7.00pm Tickets available from www. bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk 10th Deepings Heritage present a talk-“Life in a Fenland Village 1560-1660” by Judith Withyman, at 7-30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. All welcome: nonmembers £2. 13th Stamford Christmas Quality Market, 11am -4pm at Stamford Arts Centre.: art, jewellery, interior design items, scarves, beauty, bags, toys and lots more lovely gifts for your family. 13th Thorpe Hall “Lights of Love” carol concert, mulled wine and fireworks is to be held in the gardens of Thorpe Hall, Longthorpe, Peterborough from 5pm (doors open) – carols at 5-30pm, fireworks 7pm. The Christmas tree will be adorned with handwritten messages of love, remembrance and inspiration. This event is free: for more details tel Suzanne Ostler 01773 225991 or email Suzanne. ostler@sueryder.org
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8th The Deepings Coffee Club meeting at the Masonic Hall in Deeping St James welcomes speaker Jenny Storr with a talk entitled, “Have Suitcase Will Travel”. 10am for a
13th Burghley Rotary’s annual “Santa Fun Run” starting at 11-30am in Burghley Park, Stamford: maximum distance 3miles. Entry fees £14 adults, £7 U12-U4’s free but no suit issued. Entries open now www.stamfordsantafunrun.com. 18th Stamford Farmer’s Market 19th Rock You Theatre School are performing Annie Jnr. at Langtoft Village Hall. Proceeds will go to the Thorpe Hall Hospice appeal. Start 4pm. 19th “Elves and the Shoemaker” performed by the Theatre of Widdershins at Stamford Arts Centre 2-30pm. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse make this show a magical must-see. Suitable for ages 3-9yrs Tickets £7-50(£6-50) £26 family of 4 from www. stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203.
22nd The annual Carols by the Christmas tree event will take place at 7pm in the Market Place, Market Deeping. Each year the Town Council hosts a small Carol Service, led by Reverend Philip Brent, in the town centre by the illuminated Christmas tree. Free refreshments are served at the Town Hall afterwards. 31st New Year’s Eve at The Waterton Arms, Deeping St. James, with Disco and hot buffet, 8pm: ticket only, from the pub, £12-50. DJ and Disco every Friday at The Deeping Stage: 9pm 31st New Year’s Eve party at Springfields Events Centre, Spalding, featuring Take That 2. Tickets £37-50, includes three course meal and disco. For more information tel 01775 724843 or visit www.springfieldsevents.co.uk 31st See in the New Year at The Old Coach House, Market Deeping with their All-inclusive New Year’s party. Tickets, from the pub, £35-to include; food, disco, live band and drinks. *The information for these events has been extracted from local posters or websites. The information is correct according to what is displayed on the primary source at the time. Please contact the venues directly for more information.
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Gigs and Musical Events 4th “Clutchin at Straws” will be entertaining you at the Stone Loach, Market Deeping from 9-30pm. 5th The Deeping Stage, Market Deeping presents the “Sound Injectors”: 9pm start 5th “Easyersaid” are playing at the Old Coach House in Market Deeping: 9pm start 5th The Rotary Club of The Deepings present the Grimethorpe Colliery Band at their annual Christmas Concert at The Deepings Leisure Centre: 7pm start (doors at 6-30pm.) Tickets £19-50 (to include programme, raffle ticket, glass of wine and a mince pie) from: Deeping Leisure Centre; The Spar, Godsey Lane; Co-op Travel or send a SAE and cheque payable to The Rotary Club of The Deepings to:- Mary Martin, 8, Deeping St James Rd, Deeping Gate. P’boro. PE6 9AS. Tel 01778 343927 6th In Dulci Jubilo. Featuring 900 years of Christmas music, Freshe Ayre get the festive season off to a tuneful start with this wide ranging programme, played on recorders and other period instruments, including the ever popular 16th century song ‘Gaudete’, accompanied on a consort of crumhorns and a witty modern take on ‘Ding Dong merrily’. 3pm, Priory Church, Deeping St James. Adult £6, Child £4 (including light refreshments) available from P. Astle 01778 346879 or at the door. 7th Neil Sands “Christmas Memories” at Bourne Corn Exchange. An afternoon of magical festive memories: start Christmas in style with this delightful trip down memory lane. To book tickets, £11(£10, tel 01476 406158
12th The Stone Loach, Market Deeping, presents “Afterlife” from 9-30pm. 12th The “Covernotes” at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping: 9pm start 18th “Christmas in Harmony” with Woven Chords at Stamford Arts Centre 7-30pm. Join Woven Chords to celebrate an evening of festive music: classy Christmas standards, haunting traditional carols and heart-warming festive songs from around the world, performed by 70 voices in glorious harmony. Tickets £10(£8) from www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel.01780 763203. 18TH “Carols by Candlelight” with the Locrian Ensemble at the Key Theatre Peterborough; 7-30pm. In full period costume and in front of an evocative candlelit setting the Locrian Ensemble performs favourites including carols, Christmas medleys and seasonal surprises. The ideal way to get into the Christmas mood. Tickets £19-50 from www. vivacity-peterborough.com or tel 01733207239 18th Come along a join in the singing at the Stone Loach, Market Deeping, with Neil’s karaoke. 9-30pm start. 19th The Old Coach House, Market Deeping presents “New Generation Crash & Burn”:9pm start. 19th “Revolver” at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping: 9pm start. 24th Get into the Christmas spirit at the Waterton Arms, Deeping St. James, with carols accompanied on acoustic guitar: 4pm. 24th Disco time at the Old Coach House, Market Deeping.
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26th Boxing Day at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping, with “Leon”: 9pm start.
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31st Free entry to the New Year’s Eve disco with DJ “B.U.K.” at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping: 9pm start.
15th-17th Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival for more details visit www.starwbear.org.uk 16TH “A Handful of Harmonies” sing for the Mustard Seed Project at Stamford Arts Centre at 7-30pm. During this charity evening of choral entertainment A Handful of Harmonies will sing a varied programme, including African songs and will also be joined by the Youth Choir. Tickets £7.50 adults, £6 concessions (OAP/U16) available from Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203
FEBRUARY 27th Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice’s sponsored team “Jailbreak Challenge.” The doors of your cell will be unlocked at 9-30am. Which team will be breakfasting in the most far-flung point on Sunday Feb.28th? Intrigued? To find out more or sign your team up for Jailbreak – registration fee is £60 per team of 4 - visit the website www. sueryder.org/thorpehall/jailbreak or call the fundraising team on 01733 225999. If you would like any further information, in the first instance please contact Suzanne Ostler at Thorpe Hall on 01733 225991 or 07814143870, or email Suzanne.ostler@sueryder.org
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12th Why not pop along to the Old Coach House, Market Deeping to listen to “Under Covered”? :9pm start
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REGULAR CLUBS The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping. The Rotary Club of The Deepings Part of one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organisations in the world ; serving the needs of communities and promoting peace worldwide by initiating thousands of humanitarian projects. Register your interest on our website: http://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=413 [1] or email Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, jennyspratt@btinternet. com” Priory Youth Players / Priory Players. Amateur dramatics for ages four years and upwards. We rehearse for pantomime every Monday and Wednesday at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St.James, from September to January. Acting workshops for teenagers and adults in February and March. Contact Kate Redhead on pypdsj@gmail.com for details on places - (waiting list may apply) or visit our Facebook page.
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DECEMBER 1ST – 5TH BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE Tony Peers presents Jack and the Beanstalk featuring The Bourne Babes Juveniles. For more information and tickets visit www.southkesteven.gov.org/ bournecornexchange or tel. 01476406158 3RD Dec.-3RD Jan. KEY THEATRE PETERBOROUGH With everything you would expect from a Key Theatre pantomime production, “Aladdin” provides an all singing, all dancing month of music, madness and a lantern full of magic! This is the story of Aladdin – the poor boy who finds fame and fortune thanks to a genie in a magic lamp. Magic, adventure and excitement are always a major part of panto at the Key – together with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle and this story has it all. Ticket prices from£10-£18. For more information and booking tel 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com
and Toto back home! We’re thrilled to announce this year’s star name, Steven Arnold who will be playing the Scarecrow. Steven is best known for his 15 years in Coronation Street as the loveable Ashley Peacock, and we can’t wait to see him in the show! 11thDec - 3rd Jan ROYAL & DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON “Cinderella” the famous rags-to-riches fairy tale will be brought magically to life by a wonderful cast led by actor, dancer, singer and television presenter John Partridge (EastEnders). He is joined by CBeebies legend Sid Sloane, as well as impressionist Danny Posthill and vocalist Alison Jiear, both fresh from their appearance on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent. Cinderella features stunning scenery, plenty of boos and hisses, incredible music and dancing, plus Pegasus, the amazing flying horse - all of which will ensure that you will have a ball! Tickets from£11. For more information and booking visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk 0022
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5th Dec- 10TH Jan. THEATRE ROYAL CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM This year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, “Aladdin”, has everything you could wish for. Join a sensational cast led by pantomime legend Christopher Biggins, star of boyband Blue, Simon Webbe and comic Ben Nickless for an Aladdin’s cave of fun and laughter. With spectacular special effects, stunning costumes and beautiful sets. So what are you waiting for? Jump on your magic carpet and book today at www.trch.co.uk or tel 0115 9895555 7th Dec - 10th Jan THEATRE ROYAL LINCOLN Presents “Sleeping Beauty” with colourful characters, sidesplitting jokes, sword fights, special effects, sensational music, magic, sparkle and full orchestra in the beautiful Victorian Theatre. This high energy show stars: Vicki Michelle, Peter Amory and Martin Daniels. For ticket prices and performance times visit www. lincolntheatreroyal.com or tel. 01522 519999 11th – 30th Dec. THE CRESSET PETERBOROUGH Follow the yellow brick road to the magical city of Oz, and join Dorothy in her adventures in the Cresset’s production of the wonderful “Wizard of Oz”. Meet the scarecrow, tin man and lion along the way, and help them find the wizard to defeat the wicked witch and get Dorothy
14thDec-9th Jan CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE Horrible Histories proudly presents the terrible tale of Christmas as it’s never been told before! “HORRIBLE CHRISTMAS” From Victorian villains to Medieval monks, Puritan parties to Tudor treats, join us on an hair-raising adventure through the history of Christmas in the company of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII, St Nicholas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! It’s a horrible history of Christmas that’s going to send you crackers! For more information and booking visit www. cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/cornex 28th Dec – 5th Jan. STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE Join the Stamford Pantomime Players for their production of “Cinderella”. For more information and booking tel 01780766455 or visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk. JANUARY 9TH – 10TH STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE The hugely popular Polka Dot Pantomimes returns for the next Christmas panto season with the even more popular “Beauty and the Beast!” Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early! Performance times Sat 9 Jan 11am, 2pm & 6.30pm.Sun 10 Jan 11am & 2pm. Tickets £12 (£11) £9 groups of 10+, family ticket £40. For more information visit www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel. the box office on 01780 763203 22ND STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE Adult Panto from the Market Theatre Company who present “ Snow White and the Magnificent Seven.” A viable alternative to the family pantomime; with a minimum of set, props and costume this small company will take a traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition. Doors open at 7pm for a 7-30pm start. Tickets £15, tel 01780766455 or online at www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
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Your CLUBS GUIDE - To be included in this directory, send your details to: hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Youth Beavers Monday and Thursdays. At: Deeping St. James Scout Hut. Deeping Triathlon 8-16 year olds. Wednesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. The Rugby Field, at The Rugby Club, Deeping St. James. First Deeping St. James Eagles Cubs Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm – 7:45. The Scout Hut, Deeping St. James. First Deeping St. James Falcons Wednesday evenings. The Scout Hut, Deeping St. James. Karate Thursday evenings at 6pm. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Rookies Thursday evenings, 5:30pm – 6:30. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Sunday School Deeping Priory Church Hall, 9:50am – 11am. Wildcats The school offers part time classes to those aged 2-16, and full time accredited courses to students aged 16+. Contact: 01780 762000, or admin@ wildcats-uk.com. Ministry of Dance Children’s dance classes available in a wide variety of dance styles from 3 years and upwards. Contact: 01778 341170, or www.ministryofdanceschool.co.uk. “Rock You Theatre School” brand new for September 2015. www.rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk
SCHOOLS Bourne Grammar South Road, Bourne. PE10 9EP. Contact: 01778 422163 or, enquires.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk. Baston C.E. Primary Main St., Baston, PE6 9PB. Contact: 01778 560430. Deeping St. James Community Primary School Welland Way, Deeping St. James, PE6 8PZ. Contact: 01778 342314. Deeping St. Nicholas Primary School Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DG. Contact: 01775 620280. Linchfield County Primary Crowson Way, Deeping St. James, PE6 8EY. Contact: 01778 347450. Langtoft Primary Manor Way, Langtoft, PE6 9NB. Contact: 01778 343419. Market Deeping County Primary Willoughby Avenue, Market Deeping, PE6 8JE. Contact: 01778 343654. The Deepings School Park Road, Deeping St. James, PE6 8NF. Contact: 01778 342159. William Hildyard C of E Primary School Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8HZ. Contact: 01778 343119. Willoughby School South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JD. Contact: 01778 425203.
CHURCHES The Priory Church Church Gate, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 341856. Open Door Baptist Church 5 Spalding Road, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 347011. The Deeping Methodist Church Church Street, Deeping St. James. The Deeping Baptist Church Bridge Street, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 348479. Our Lady and St Guthlac’s Roman Catholic Church, Hereward Way, Deeping St. James. Contact 01778 423593 St Guthlac’s Church, Church Street, Market Deeping. Contact: 01778 342237.
CLUBS Glebe Singers A community choir based in Market Deeping bringing people together through the medium of music. Welcoming to new members. Contact: 01778 348074. Deep In Friends Meet alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm at Priory Church Hall Deeping St James. Varied programme- speakers, games, quizzes, music, trips etc. Contact: Chris Ray 01778 347796 The Deepings Camera Club promote and encourage the art of photography. Contact: http://www. deepingscameraclub.org The Deepings Ladies Coffee Club club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Time: 10am – 12 noon. Contact Anne Winstone on 01778 344003. Bourne Business Chamber Paul Ross: 01778 440555.
Dementia Support Group Corn Exchange, PE10 9AF. Kate Marshall: 01778 440153. A Handful of Harmonies All female choir. Deepings Class, Priory Church Hall, every Wednesday during the school term from 10.30 – 12.00 noon. Also the website address should be www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk. The Deepings Flower Club Would you like to meet some new friends? Why not come and join us for a cup of coffee and watch an evening of flower arranging? Our meetings are very relaxed and welcoming. Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. At: The Priory Church Hall, Deeping St. James. The Deepings Friendship Club for the Disabled (also has charity status) we are a branch of Disability Lincs Ltd and meet on the last Thursday of the month for afternoon tea and activities at the meeting room in Exeter Close, DSJ. Contact: Jane Thompson on 01778 341089, or email: carol.precey@lineone.net. Patchwork Pals (Sewing Group) A patchwork and quilting group for all levels. Held in The Green School, Church Street, Market Deeping.(Opposite St Guthlac’s Church). Mondays 10am - 1pm except during August. Contact Hilary Packham on 07858146919. The Deepings Friendship Club Do you enjoy tea and cake, listening to interesting speakers, going on outings, making new friends and catching up with old ones? A door-to-door transport service can be arranged. Contact: Gerd Lindfors-Windsor on 07910361899, or Jane Thompson on 01778 341089. At: Exeter Close, Millfield Road, Deeping St. James. Time: The last Thursday of the month. Contact the above for more details. Deeping St. James WI Meets on every last Thursday of the month (except December). Visitors are always welcome. At: The Priory Church Hall. Time: 7:30pm. Contact: Sue Sheppard 01778 344195. Carpet Bowls Meet on Fridays 7pm to 9pm at Deepings Community Centre Contact: Gill Godden 01778 347709 Deepings U3A For active, stimulating and enjoyable retirement; following your interests whilst making new friends. Monthly meetings with speakers on third Monday morning of the month plus over forty wide-ranging interest groups. £10 annual subscription with minimal additional expenses for most groups. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/deepings or contact membership secretary, Janice 01778 382583. The Young at Heart Club, meets alternate Tuesdays at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Programme includes speakers, games, quizzes and trips. Contact Trisha on 01778 346348
CHARITIES Rotary Club of The Deepings If you would like to join Rotary, volunteer your time to a community project or make a donation, register your interest on our website:http://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/ contact.php?ClubID=413 or contact our Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, e-mail jennyspratt@btinternet.com. Deeping St. James United Charities Are you, or do you know someone who is in financial need at present? If you live in Deeping St. James or Frognall, Deeping St. James United Charities may be able to help. Contact: www. dsjunitedcharities.org.uk. British Red Cross Shop 39 Church Street, Market Deeping. Contact: 01778 348894. Dementia Support South Lincs Supporting and improving the quality of life for people living with all types of dementia and their carers. Contact: 01778 440153 (Kate Marshall, Memory Health Care Worker) or 01778 342421 (Heather Gilling, Chair). The Deepings Men’s Group A local organisation run by volunteers for the Deepings community. We loan out mobility and medical aid equipment. This service is free and open to all who are registered with either: The Deepings Health Centre or The Glinton Surgery. Contact: 01778 348144. Treasurer Brian 01778 343093
The Deepings Lions Club Part of Lions International, the World’s largest community service organisation. We raise money and donate it to deserving causes. We do community work, we have fun. Email: dave.turner100@tiscali. co.uk or, contact: PO box 119, Market Deeping, PE6 6AZ. Facial Palsy UK A national charity based in Deeping. We support people affected by facial paralysis due to any cause. Contact: Karen Johnson on 0300 030 9333, or info@facialpalsy.org.uk. View www.facialpalsy.org.uk for more information. Exotic Pet Refuge A small charity that gives home to all kinds of animals. We take in creatures from all kinds of backgrounds - the RSPCA, owners who cannot care for a pet anymore, organisations like zoos... the list goes on. Contact: 01778 345923, or exoticpetrefuge@aol.com. www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk. Childline Contact: 0800 1111. NSPCC Help Line Contact: 0808 800 5000.
RSPCA Advice Line Contact: 0300 1234 555. Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW, 01733 225999, thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org
CHILDREN Dinky Dancers Dance class for 2-4 years. Wednesday mornings in All Saints and St. Johns Church Hall, Stamford. Thursday Elsea Park, Bourne. Contact: 01780 591469, or www.dinkydancers.com. Musical Minis Preschool music group for babies and toddlers. Contact: Janie on 01778 395895. Pram and Buggy Meeting Every third Thursday of the month at 2pm at St Guthlac Church, Market Deeping. Tatty Bumpkin Wednesday Baby Explorers (shufflers/walkers) 1pm at Bourne Youth Centre. Thursday Baby Bumpkin (birth to active) 10am at Market Deeping Children’s Centre. Tatty Bumpkin (18 months to pre-school) 1pm. Contact: 07770 262767, or rutland@ tattybumpkin.com. Tumbletots Ages: 6 months – preschool. 9:45am – 1:45am (depending on the child’s age). Thursdays, at The Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Young Explorers See how a different museum object and a different gallery can be explored through story, rhythm, rhyme and craft. Young Explorers is great for developing early literacy skills, social skills, creativity and enquiry. Every first Thursday of each month during school term time. At: Peterborough Museum, PE1 1LF. Time: 10am–11.30am and 1pm-2.30pm. £3 per participating child (2-5 years). Market Deeping Mohicans Cub pack Meet on Fridays 6.30pm to 8pm at Scout HQ Wellington Way Market Deeping PE6 8LE For children aged 8 to 10 Contact: Gill Godden 01778 347709
DOCTORS The Deepings Health Centre Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8DD. Contact: 01778 579000. Dispensary: 01778 579002 (9am – 5pm). The Glinton Surgery The Green, Glinton, PE6 7JN. Contact: 01733 252246 (for all enquiries). Stamford Hospital Ryhall Road, Stamford. PE9 1UA. Contact: 01780 764151. Peterborough Hospital Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ. Contact: 01733 678000. NHS Direct Contact: 0845 4847.
SPORTS The Spin Room indoor cycling 7 days a week. The Deepings Leisure Centre. The Deeping School of Dance Marina Palmer took over the school in 1986, having moved from London, where she sold her large dance school. Adult and children’s classes are available. At: Deeping St. James County Primary School. Contact: Marina Palmer, 01778 345196. Deeping Joggers local running group for all abilities. Sunday mornings 9:30am. Find them on Facebook for more information.
Active 4 Ever sportives and cycling trips. Events are sporadic, and are running on 13th September. There will be a coast-to-coast ride summer 2016. Adapted Cycling Club People who have mobility problems can come to any of the Peterborough Adapted Cycling Scheme (PACS) sessions and try out a range of specially adapted bikes, with both qualified cycling coaches and experienced disabled cyclists on hand to offer help and support. Contact: Matt Taylor on 01733 863783, or email matt. taylor@vivacity-peterborough.com. Deeping Tennis Club Offering tuition for juniors and adults. A contact page can be found on: http://deepingtennisclub. com. Outgang Road, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LQ. Multifit Monday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. A cardio workout using a variety of exercise routines. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Legs, Bums and Tums Monday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A toning exercise class for your legs, bum, and tummy. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Aquafit Monday and Tuesday evenings, 8pm – 9pm. Aerobics in the water. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Kettlebells Tuesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. An exercise class using kettlebells. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Toning Tuesday Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. An all-round toning exercise class. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Step Aerobics Wednesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. A cardio based workout using step exercises to music. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Ladies only Boxing Wednesday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A boxing circuit class with core conditioning for ladies only. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Circuits Wednesday evenings, 8pm – 9pm. A variety of exercises, weights and toning. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Aerobics Thursday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A cardio workout. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Boxfit Friday evenings, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. A boxing circuit class with core conditioning. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. RT Fitness personal training/fitness classes. Mobile: 07910869382. www. rt-fitness.co.uk or find on Facebook. Pilates Class Mondays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Super Seniors Keep Fit Thursdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Yoga Wednesdays and Thursdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Zumba Tuesdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Hip Hop Tuesdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Inspire Dance Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Deeping Swimming Club A successful competitive swimming club that is Swim 21 accredited. Contact: Martyn Reynolds on 01778 344653. Website: www.deepingssc.co.uk. K.W. Badminton Club Offering tuition for all ages and abilities. Contact: A. Ridgeway on 01778 380038. Priory Badminton Club A badminton club for adults. Contact: Kim Miles on 07801493662. Deepings Bowling Association outdoor lawn bowls club. Open to all ages and abilities, Spalding Road, Deeping St. James, PE6 8NJ. Contact: 01778 343601 For Police ring 101 (the non-emergency number) *The information for the club guide has been extracted from local posters or websites. The information is correct according to what is displayed on the primary source at the time. Please contact the venues directly for more information.
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