Discovering the Deepings issue 027, September 2017

Issue 27 / September 2017

& surrounding villages

The s Deeping e Raft Rac

and - report pictures Page 25

Inside this issue Carousel Nursery in the Spotlight

The Empire Gym - “Three Month Challenge”

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pages 8-9

Top Dog of 2017 Competition page 55

Yo u r f a v o u r i t e c o m m u n i t y l i f e s t y l e m a g a z i n e – P R I CE L E S S

Open Evening

Students and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Bourne Academy Open Evening to be held on:

Thursday 28th September | 6.00 - 8.00pm An opportunity to take a guided tour with our students and view everything Bourne Academy has to offer. Meet students and staff, view the facilities and take part in a variety of activities.

There will be a short presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Laurence Reilly at 6.00pm and 7.00pm in the School Hall.

Introduction

Welcome to Your September Issue.

Welcome to your September edition and, as those sunny days of a few weeks ago soon become a distant memory, we’re now back into the “exam results” and “back to school” routines for many. Time to take a deep breath, look ahead and wonder why Christmas presents should already be on show in the shops! Before you go any further, however, and start making lists of who will get what eighteen weeks from now, just relax with your favourite magazine … and enjoy the month ahead.

Claire x

Inside

Highlights

4................ School in the Spotlight

– Carousel Nursery.

8-9........... The Empire Gym “Three Month Challenge”

10.............. Health issues – Cellulite 12.............. Health issues – “Text neck” 18.............. Travel – accessibility for all abilities 20............. Recipe of the Month

– Baked stuffed courgettes

22-24..... Community Matters 25............. The Deepings Raft Race report

This month, there’s a powerful message from the Empire Gym with their “Three Month Challenge” featured. Much of how we can expect to end up in older age is being controlled by how we behave right now, regarding exercise and diet. Read about this and other health-related issues, amongst our customary spread of useful advice and interesting articles.

Finally, as thoughts of those summer survival strategies, adopted by many desperate parents over the last six weeks, fade away, how about the following advice, seen recently, to cope with all sorts of pains, (children included)? : When I get a headache, I just take two paracetamol and disappear, so that I can “keep out of the sight and reach of children” – just like it advises you to do on the packet!

Enjoy the read!

John

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and pictures 28............. Classic Interiors feature 36............. The Technology Site

– Bitdefender home scanner 40............. Your Finances – Financing your retirement 46-47..... Events and Gigs Guide 48............. Heritage Open Days 49............. Discovering … The High Locks 50............. The Puzzle Page 52............. Spotlight on The Deepings

Camera Club 53............. Words from the Mayor 54............. Pets and Vets – walk the dog

… get fit!

55............. Top Dog of 2017 Competition 56............. Police Patrol – CCTV Surveillance 57............. Motoring column 58-64..... Classified Business Directory

62............. In the Hot Seat – Cliff Barrett With thanks to:

Taff Lovesey, Nick Ash, Rex Needle, Clare Lockett, Mark Jolley, Wayne Smith, Eileen Le Voi, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Sgt. Rachel Blackwell, Claire Saunders, Steve Weston, Pauline Redshaw

Photography:

Cover Photo taken by Maria Pelling

Discovering Deeping is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct, however we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

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Schools

Carousel Nursery - Glowing Ofsted Report Rewards Hard Work and Team Effort We are delighted to announce that we have received a ‘good’ rating in our recent Ofsted inspection.

Since re-registering after a change in ownership, we have all worked really hard to improve the nursery for our children and their families. This has been a team effort and we couldn’t be happier, after being given such a glowing report for our first inspection.

The nursery has seen a large amount of change from September 2015, to bring the nursery to the current high standard, which has been reflected throughout the report.

We are a family-owned nursery, and we offer a ‘home from home’ environment. We are a small team, able to build positive relationships with every child and their families.

The inspector reported that ‘children develop warm and affectionate relationships with all staff. They are confident to approach them and welcome their support and interaction in their play’.

Our “children learn through play” ethos allows children to initiate their own learning. The inspector reported that ‘children are enthusiastic and active learners. They are supported to make good progress as they engage in a range of stimulating learning opportunities. Staff take into account children’s learning styles and interests when planning activities.’ Our aim is that every child makes progress and, when the time comes, they are ready for their transition into school.

Our recent layout change and “back to nature” garden also proved successful with the inspector, who identified that ‘children are provided with a wealth of learning

experiences in the stimulating and well thought out outdoor play areas’. After the inspection, we decided to give more space to the growing garden, where our children plant flowers and vegetables from seed.

If you would like to read the full Ofsted report, please visit our website - www.carousel-nursery.com, where there is a link to download the report.

We offer 15 hours free childcare to 2*, 3 and 4 year olds and the new 30 hours funding for 3 and 4* year olds (*subject to eligibility).

We offer flexible childcare for our families, at hourly or sessional rates, between 7.45am and 6pm.

If you would like to arrange a visit, or require any further information to see what we offer, please visit our website, or contact Charlotte Larreta on 01778 348303 / e-mail info@carousel-nursery.com.

Carousel Nursery c/o Linchfield CP School, Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8EY T: 01778 348303 | E: info@carousel-nursery.com | W: www.carousel-nursery.com

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Are you looking for reliable and affordable childcare?

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Students in Years 4, 5 & 6 and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Spalding Academy Open Evening to be held on:

Thursday 5th October 2017 | 5.30 - 8.00pm

An opportunity to take a guided tour with our students and view everything Spalding Academy has to offer. Meet students and staff, view the facilities and take part in a variety of activities. There will be a short presentation by the Headteacher, Mr Reilly at 5.45 and 6.45 in The East Hall.

We are a group of 8 child-minders that offer a diverse service for you and your child in a homely environment along with group activities. We take and collect from local schools and nurseries and cover Market Deeping, Deeping St. James, Tallington and Stamford • Ofsted inspected • PACEY registered • EYE funding available

SPACES AVAILABLE NOW IN ALL AREAS

www.spaldingacademy.org.uk Tel: 01775 722484 Spalding Academy, Neville Avenue, Spalding, PE11 2EJ

Group co-ordinators call Ann Mayer 01778 347327, Sue Barrett 01778 348852 or Anita Hassall 01780 749373

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Since 1989, private day care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years has been provided in our homely nursery with amazing outdoor areas, enabling children to explore and experience the natural world in a quiet rural location.

Committed to giving children the best start in life with high-quality childcare and education in a relaxed environment where they enjoy themselves and socialise while developing their own space. We are proud of our dedicated, experienced team who work with parents to establish an effective partnership between home and nursery. We are passionate about our school readiness programme giving the essential skills needed for transition to ‘big school’ and we work closely with local schools to facilitate this.

West End Road, Maxey, Peterborough, Cambs PE6 9HA Tel: 01778 341 522 Email: firststeps@firststepsdaynursery.co.uk Website: www.firststepsdaynursery.co.uk

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It’s fun

Ballroom&Latin Dance Classes for all ages Strictly Kids ages 4-7

Wednesdays at 5pm -5.30pm • Cost £5.50

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Strictly Juniors ages 8-16

Wednesdays at 5.15pm-6pm • Cost £6.50

A fun class learning all the basics of the most popular Ballroom & Latin dances including the Cha Cha, Jive & Rumba, Waltz, Quickstep & Tango. Following the UKA syllabus there is also the opportunity to take examinations if desired.

Adult Social Practice Dances & Afternoon Tea Dances For Adults who already Ballroom Dance we have regular Social Practice Dances & Afternoon Tea Dances held in our very spacious studios in Newark Road Peterborough.

‘Absolute Beginners’ Ballroom and Latin Course Wednesday 13th September at 8pm-9pm. Adult 6 week course • Cost £95

For Beginners to Ballroom dancing we have a 6 week ‘Absolute Beginners’ Ballroom and Latin Course for adult couples. This will provide the foundation required for Ballroom dancing, from which you can choose to expand upon if desired.

There is no pre-requisite for this course. If you’ve never even danced before – this is for you!

To book onto any of the courses, enquire about private one to one lessons, or social dances, please contact Anita at Tu Danse Studios

Call 01733 553830 or email anita@tudanse.co.uk

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The 2017 Fenland Enterprise Business Awards are one of the highlights of the business calendar, celebrating our region’s businesses and entrepreneurs.

This year, there are twelve awards. They will identify Fenland’s best small and medium businesses, and both star employees and employers.

Discovering Magazines are thrilled to announce that, thanks to you all, we have been short-listed for the Business in Community/Corporate Social Responsibility Award (sponsored by Larkfleet).

This award is open for any commercial business that contributed to the environment, community and society.

Finalists: Discovering Magazines Whittlesey and District Business Forum Co-operative Travel at Central England Co-operative This year’s winners will be announced at a black-tie event at the Braza Club in March on September 22nd.

Open Day...

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Saturday 30th September 9.30am to 12.30pm Peterborough’s only independent day school for boys and girls from Nursery to Sixth Form.

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Health

Empire Gym - Let the “Three Month Challenge” Begin!

by Steve Weston

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he foundation for all happiness is good health but, unfortunately, no-one is going to gift us good health.

We all have to be aware of the lurking dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and be aware of the benefits of a wellbalanced diet.

As we age, health becomes even more synonymous with happiness and, no matter how much we don’t want to hear it, the truth is that lifestyle choices in early middle age greatly determine the extent of frailty and illness in later years.

THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT YOUR FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT!!

Over the next three months, these pages will tell the story of three people who have accepted the Empire Gym “Three Month Challenge”, and have begun a fitness journey that may change their lives and influence their future, as they move towards older age.

It is an unfortunate fact that no-one, other than ourselves, can protect us from the physical problems of old age; only we have the power to say, “This is not how my story ends!” and only we have the power to choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. You can make a new ending to your story, but the difference between what you may become and what you want to become is what you do now!

Julie Sallis Mother of three grown boys, Julie, (56), is ready to focus on her own fitness and wellbeing with the joint goals of losing around two stone in weight, improving cardiovascular performance and increasing muscle strength. Currently eleven stone and with historical heart problems in the family, Julie has never previously being a gym member, but now says, “It is time to change”.

Sarah Asplin Sarah is nine months away from her fiftieth birthday.

“If it takes nine months to create a life, it may just be possible to change my own life in a similar time frame”, she concludes. (I love that reasoning!) Combining Sarah’s positive thinking with the opportunity provided by Empire Gym means that Sarah will arrive with a mindset ready to take the action necessary to move toward her health and fitness goals, which are to lose weight, improve levels of fitness and restore self-belief.

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Health Claire Hadley Claire has battled with weight issues for over ten years, since her divorce at thirty-two years of age, and has suffered bouts of depression, which result in comfort eating and weight gain. These conditions lead to low self-esteem and anxiety which, in turn, leads to more stress, eating and further weight gain.

In order to break this vicious cycle, Claire is undergoing a course of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), in order to understand and manage her problems. She finds gyms intimidating and daunting places, but realises that exercise raises mood and improves fitness, leading to increased self-esteem.

Claire’s fitness goal is to lose weight, improve fitness and finally, pass on the message that mental health can also be improved by good diet, exercise and therapy.

We will be working with Julie, Sarah and Claire on programmes specific to their fitness goals, and will be measuring and monitoring the five components of fitness: • Cardiovascular efficiency, • Body composition (% fat), • Muscle strength, • Muscle endurance, • Flexibility.

Keep up with their progress in the October, November and December issues of “Discovering Deeping”.

The Empire Gym “Three Month Challenge”, issued in the August edition provoked an amazing response, proving beyond a doubt that a huge number of people yearn to be fitter and healthier and possibly would be, if only they could simply overcome their fear of the gym.

I invite you all to follow the progress of our three challengers to see just how much can be achieved by eating the right foods, taking the appropriate exercise and keeping on the move. Maybe the example of our challengers will enable you to summon the courage to cross the threshold to a healthier lifestyle?

114 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AL

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The Truth about Cellulite

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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ost women are lucky if they escape the onset of cellulite at some point in their lives. This is because their fat stores are arranged in large chambers underneath a fairly thin layer of skin. These chambers are separated by columns of collagen fibres in a grid fashion. As women age, the fibres shrink and thicken, pulling the skin downward. This results in a quilt-like appearance on the skin surface, especially in the areas around the buttocks, thighs or hips. During the latter stages of pregnancy, hormonal changes cause collagen to break down in preparation for childbirth, and this can also set the stage for the formation of cellulite.

Therefore, women can develop cellulite as they age, regardless of their size, age or race.

Men are less likely to suffer with cellulite, as they have thicker skin and the chambers are smaller and more tightly held together.

Many scientists believe cellulite, like obesity, is mostly pre-determined by our genes. So what can you do to delay the process and reduce the problem?

• Control your Weight. Following a low fat, high fibre diet will help to decrease fat accumulation.

• Ageing. As women age, skin sags and wrinkles, and the body requires less energy, so increasing fat accumulation. Hydrating the body by drinking plenty of water and regularly exfoliating and moisturising the skin will keep skin toned and delay the ageing process • Lack of exercise. A sedentary lifestyle will cause poor blood circulation and poor muscle tone under the skin.

Working out for at least thirty minutes, three or more times a week, firms up the skin by increasing muscle tone and keeping connective tissue fibres healthy.

• Beware of high fat and sugar consumption. Both lead to increased body fat and thus, cellulite. Eating a low fat, low sugar, high fibre diet with emphasis on fruits, vegetables and whole grains will combat this problem and assist with weight loss.

• Avoid highly processed foods that contain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and other additives.

Heavy consumption of pre-packaged food causes buildup of toxins in the body. You also need to moderate your caffeine and alcohol intake.

• Yo-Yo dieting. This causes a woman to lose fat in the upper body while increasing fat deposits in the buttocks, thighs and hips. Make small sensible changes to your diet.

• Sun exposure. Prolonged exposure to the sun accelerates the skin ageing process.

• Smoking. This causes poor blood circulation and contributes to premature ageing of the skin and increases toxins in the body.

If you would like further advice on exercise, nutrition and anti-cellulite treatments, please contact one of the Renu Team on 01778 423923.

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“ I was apprehensive at the start as I’ve never been one for the gym, but six weeks in, the results speak for themselves. I’m really enjoying it, the staff and support is second to none.”

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MUSCULAR TREATMENT SPECIALIST WHAT IS SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY? Sports Massage Therapy is a form of massage which involves applying deep pressure into the muscles through a series of techniques to release muscle tension. It is also a great treatment for ligament and tendon damage as it breaks down scar tissue and brings back collagen, getting you back to full and painless movement and flexion.

WHY IS THIS THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR REHABILITATION? When muscle fibres are ripped through physical activity, scar tissue is formed. Scar tissue protects, but also weakens, the injured muscle by taking away nutrients and essential blood flow. Sports Therapy breaks down the scar tissue, smooths the knotted fibres and promotes healthy blood flow. This results in healing, and preventing any chance of re-injury.

DO I HAVE TO HAVE A SPORTS INJURY TO BE TREATED? The simple answer to this is “No”. Muscle fibres can be ripped through any physical task, whether it be heavy lifting at work, horse riding, or bad posture through sitting down for long periods of time. Sports Therapy specializes in breaking down all muscle, tendon and ligament tension, no matter how it’s caused.

What else is Sports Therapy good for?

Pre- and Post-warm-ups and cool downs. Rehabilitating tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, muscle cramps, muscle trauma and ligament damage. Also increasing mobility, flexibility and aiding in conditions such as fibromyalgia.

EXPERIENCE I have been the Head Sports Therapist of a 1st XV rugby team for the last three years. In that time, I have successfully lowered their injury rate by 63%, leading to two consecutive league promotions. Aside from that, I have also treated body builders, football players, office workers, and horse riders, all of whom have been successfully rehabilitated.

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The Blight of so-called “Text Neck”!

by Rebecca Brett

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here is no question that the development of technology and changes to the way we communicate with each other has led to us being virtually glued to our electronic devices. Such changes in habits have been attributed to the upsurge in treatment requirements for postural complaints. The so-called “Text Neck Syndrome” is an overuse syndrome or repetitive stress disorder, caused by holding your head in a downward and forward position for long periods of time.

When you hold your head in a correct upright position with the ears central to the shoulders, the neck muscles and spine can equally support the weight of the head. If the head is allowed to fall forwards and downwards by even 1 inch from its natural position, approximately six times as much force can be generated through the neck!!

treatment, exercise and raising your general awareness to help you minimise the effects of a modern life.

For further advice, please contact Rebecca Brett at The Wellhead Practice.

To illustrate this, imagine holding a bowling ball close to your chest with both hands. Now imagine holding the same bowling ball with your hands away from the body with outstretched arms. Which is harder? The same can be said for your head; the further away from the body it falls forwards, the greater the effort required to support it.

Over time, symptoms such as stiffness, dull aches and sharp pains in the neck, shoulders and upper back can occur. Occasionally, headaches and sometimes referred pain or “pins and needles” in the arms may be suffered. In the worst of cases an increased rounding or hunching of the spine may lead to chronic pain.

Treatment of the above symptoms may be helped by remedial massage. A protracted neck (where the chin is positioned more forwards) tends to create tension in the muscles at the front of the neck and chest while overstretching, and weakening the muscles at the back of the neck, shoulders and upper back. After a full postural assessment and joint range testing, appropriate treatment will include massage and stretching, to allow the shoulders to rotate backwards and alleviate any tension in the chest and muscles at the front of the neck. This can help soothe trigger points and other areas of specific pain.

A course of treatment will aim to reduce your pain, restore normal range of movement and strength while developing full functional normal movement and ultimately, reduce any recurrence.

It is unlikely that we will stop using our devices both at work and at play, but prevention is better than cure. Sports / remedial massage may help you to improve your posture through

Tel: 01778 392832 www.thewellheadpractice.co.uk E: enquiries@thewellheadpractice.co.uk

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Travel Counsellors recognise travel Clare Lockett should be accessible for all

Travel Counsellor

Travel can be challenging for anyone, but if you have any kind of disability you may be worried about getting the advice and assistance you need. I am very proud of the extra care that I take for all of my customers, but especially when helping someone with any kind of disability to travel and enjoy experiences that others might take for granted.

I believe that the world should be accessible to people of all abilities. My clients can be confident that I will understand their individual needs, and provide a specialist travel service that is second to none, whatever any additional access, mobility, sensory or cognitive requirements might be, and wherever in the world you may wish to go.

• Low-cost, charter and scheduled flights.

• Vehicle rentals - cars, vans, and wheelchair-adapted vehicles.

• Mobility equipment rentals.

• Cruises accessible to all - UK departures and worldwide “fly and cruise”.

So, where in the world?

If it’s on a map and open to visitors, then I can make all arrangements to get you there! With access to thousands of flights, accommodations and transport options, literally “at my fingertips”, you can be assured of a truly independent and customer-first service. (We are not tied to any suppliers, as many travel agents are).

• Adventure and themed holidays - safaris, scuba diving, trekking and more.

• Dream weddings abroad - Cyprus, Caribbean, the Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico and more.

• Great rail journeys.

What I can arrange for you…

• Accommodation accessible to all - hotels, villas, apartments, cottages and castles.

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To make your travel dreams come true, please get in touch.

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Baked, Stuffed Courgettes Courgettes filled with a tasty rice, tomato and minced lamb stuffing make a meal that the whole family will love. Serves 4.

Method 1 Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 (180°C for fan ovens).

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Cut each courgette in half lengthways and scoop out the pulpy centre with a teaspoon, leaving an outside shell. Reserve half pulp, and chop lightly. Brush the courgette skins with half the olive oil and place them cutside up in a shallow roasting tin. Season and roast for 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile, cook the rice in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 12 minutes until just tender. Drain, allow to stand for 5 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes, egg, mint, and season to taste. Set aside.

4 Add remaining oil to a heavy based pan and fry the lamb over a medium heat

until browned. Drain off any excess fat.

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Safe Local Trades Comes to the Aid of Disabled Victim FOLLOWING months of stress, financial worry, poor health and anxiety brought on by the actions of a rogue trader, a disabled Peterborough man says he can now enjoy his home again.

Brian Gilbert of Orton Waterville, Peterborough, parted with a £1,000 cash deposit to a trader who he instructed to resurface his 71 square metre driveway in February of this year.

After taking the money – which equated to half of the fee quoted for the project – the trader completed half a day’s work at Mr Gilbert’s property and then failed to return to finish the job.

Mr Gilbert, who uses a mobility scooter to get around, has been unable to contact the trader nor retrieve any of the money paid. The unfinished driveway has left access to his garage unsafe.

Now, six months after the work began, Mr Gilbert says he can begin to enjoy his home once more – following a DIY SOS-style community call by Safe Local Trades, the city-based community safety service that protects consumers from cowboy and rogue traders.

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Eileen Le Voi and Kerry Cooper from Safe Local Trades with Brian Gilbert and Cllr Des Watt Voi, commented, “Determined to do what we could to help Mr Gilbert, we issued an appeal to the local trades community for any support they could give. We were delighted with the offer of help from a local tarmac and asphalt surfacing company to take over the work, and an offer of materials from another business.”

Des Watt of Des Watt Roadways from Yaxley stepped in to restore and repair the driveway, with materials supplied free of charge by MQP of Baston.

Councillor Watt said, “When we heard about Mr Gilbert’s plight, we wanted to step in and help.

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“With the help of Eileen from Safe Local Trades, and Alex Smile of MQP, Mr Gilbert now has a fantastic and useable driveway which he can enjoy for many years to come.”

Mr Gilbert commented, “The past few months have been nothing short of a nightmare. We can’t thank Eileen, and her colleague Kerry, enough for their advice and help which has led to the issue being resolved, and at no additional cost to the original quote.”

Eileen added, “My huge thanks to Des, Alex and their teams for their support. Mr Gilbert is certainly not alone when it comes to being duped by rogues – many of whom appear to be completely genuine, and not all who cold call with a knock at the door”.

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Briggs Residential have just won The British Property Awards for Market Deeping.

Briggs Residential have now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year at our lavish ceremony in central London.

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New Restaurant Celebrates Local Daredevil On the first floor of The Broadway Theatre, which reopens this month, you’ll find Walter’s Bar and Eatery, a new restaurant named after an iconic Cambridgeshire strongman.

Local legend Walter Cornelius came to England from Latvia in the 1940s, and died in 1983.

He was well known around the Peterborough area for his fearless escapades (such as walking on his hands for 153 miles, or pushing a double decker bus for half a mile with his head) and breaking over fifty world records. He raised a fortune for various good causes, and his celebrity status was cemented via appearances on the

likes of Blue Peter and Opportunity Knocks.

Open every day from early morning until the twilight hours, and with ambient live music between noon and 3.00pm, the restaurant promises to provide the perfect atmosphere for those at work or play.

Mark Ringer, Managing Director of The Broadway, said: “Walter used to be a concierge at The Broadway when it was an Odeon cinema.

When I went to see films way back when, he was the one who made sure we behaved ourselves!”

Another feature of the restaurant will be the ‘Cornelius Banger’ – a signature snack sourced from local suppliers, supplemented by onions prepared via a secret recipe.

Alex Geairns, Station Director for Hereward Media, who is assisting with marketing for The Broadway, commented: “Walter won the ‘World Sausage Eating Championship’ in 1966, devouring twenty three bangers in ten minutes.”

“In another mammoth feat, he ate 3lb 8oz of raw onions in two minutes and two seconds. While the ingredients in our dish won’t be raw, they’ll certainly be unusual, mouthwatering and delicious!”

Medals and County Records Galore for Deepings Swimming Club at Summer Nationals Deepings Swimming Club’s national squad took home six medals, made thirteen finals and swam four new Lincolnshire county records at the British Summer Championships and England National Summer Championships, capping a highly successful season for the team.

The seven swimmers competed in sixteen events at the two championships, which took place on consecutive weeks at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield, from July 25th to August 6th.

Sixteen-year-old, Isabel Spinley led the way at the British Summer Championships winning silver in the 100m butterfly final and bronze in the 200m butterfly final. In both events, she swam new club and Lincolnshire county records.

Deepings’ front crawl superstar Alex Wray, now swimming for Loughborough University, won bronze in the 50m freestyle before anchoring the 4x100 relay team to gold.

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The Deepings Swimming Club national squad – left to right: Bailie Harrison, Isabel Spinley, Louis Metselaar, Chloe Jones, Ben Beedell and Tom Adams, with head coach Lynn Chapman (Alex Wray not pictured) seconds – the first time the record for 15-year-olds has dipped below one minute.

Isabel, Bailie and Tom also competed at the England National Summer Meet, where they were joined by Louis Metselaar, Ben Beedell and Chloe Jones. Again, the team enjoyed another exceptional competition.

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THE DEEPINGS RAFT RACE August 6th 2017 The 2017 Deepings Raft Race was another great crowd puller. We had thirty-one rafts in various categories and some fabulous designs to go with this year’s theme – “The Best of British”. Add to that all the people who turned up in some wonderful fancy dress outfits, and all the stalls and displays which contributed to a superb event. Last year, we raised over £6,000 for good causes and we are hopeful of topping that this year. We will not know the exact figure for a few weeks.

For details of the winning rafts in the various categories, visit our website. www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk Don’t forget to put next year’s date in your diary – Sunday August 5th 2018

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Gardening

The Potting Shed Nights are starting to draw in and, with the shorter days, less time to spend on the allotment or vegetable garden. Growth is slowing down now and hopefully you should be able to get on top of the weed growth. Also, although September can be a warm month, watering should be less of an issue. Needless to say, there will still be plenty of jobs to do!

of plant debris which can be composted ready to condition the soil next spring. Check that it is not diseased. Also, any crops that are still in the ground should have dead or yellowing material removed, as this can harbour diseases that thrive in the damp conditions.

A few jobs that need doing include:

Early crops are coming to an end now but there are still autumn fruits, maybe French and runner beans, courgettes, sweetcorn and tomatoes; there may even be some early leeks or Brussels sprouts that might be ready for picking. Make sure that you lift onions and potatoes before the arrival of cold damp days, and check that they are fully dried out before storage; any damaged potatoes should be eaten first and not stored with the good ones.

● Cut down asparagus to 2.5cms (1in) above the ground. ● Turn the compost heap and water if it is dry. ● Earth-up or stake Brussels and remove any yellowing lower leaves or those that have fallen off, as these are ideal homes for pests to shelter. Tall growing varieties may need staking against autumn winds. ● Harvest apples and pears.

As far as sowing seeds and planting out goes, there’s not much that can be done. You can still sow rocket, spinach, oriental salad leaves and winter lettuces. Crop covers keep the temperature slightly higher than the ambient temperature, and they protect the plants from getting battered by harsher weather conditions. Now is the time to plant overwintering onions, which will be ready for lifting in June next year, and also garlic – buy your garlic bulbs from a garden centre rather than trying to plant bulbs from the supermarket as they may not be disease-free. Spring cabbages can be planted in their final positions, but it is wise to cover them in netting to keep the birds and other pests at bay.

● Ripen pumpkins and squashes by removing leaves to allow sunlight in. ● Clear away old foliage and vegetation – leaving it to rot on the soil may spread diseases. ● Plant new strawberry plants and those propagated from runners. ● Sow “green manures” such as field beans, annual rye grass or phacelia, which overwinter and can be dug in the ground next spring.

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You will be prompted to confirm your network – click Yes.

Your entire network will now be scanned and a report produced on the status of the devices connected to your home/office network.

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Scottish Widows called for a 12% minimum contribution by 2020, while Aviva said it wanted a 12.5% figure by 2028, arguing that raising the minimum contribution levels would be a positive step towards helping more people save for retirement.

The poll also found that the vast majority (83%) of employees now see saving through a workplace pension as a “routine” undertaking, and four-fifths (80%) are positive about the benefits of being auto-enrolled.

There are now 8.3 million people automatically enrolled into a workplace pension across 700,000 employers, with opt-out rates of less than 10%, according to The Pensions Regulator.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, David Gauke, said, “I want Britain to be the best country in the world in which to grow old and for people to feel prepared and confident about their retirement. For this to happen, we must help young workers plan ahead, whilst managing the competing demands of day-to-day life.

“Automatic enrolment has been a huge success, helping millions more people save into a workplace pension. These figures underline the fact that saving for a pension has become the new normal, with people from all walks of life embracing it. A private pension should not be a privilege, it should be something that the vast majority can work towards to complement the state pension in later life.”

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Will & Probate Services

Will You finally get around to... Making Your Will?

by Nick Ash, Managing Director

The chances are that you are one of the 35 million people in this country who know that they need to make a will and fully intend to get around to it. Even if you are not, then you probably made your will years ago, and know that it now needs updating.

Making or updating your will is remarkably easy, and doesn’t cost the earth. Ensuring that everything runs smoothly when you die, and that your family and loved ones get the maximum inheritance, isn’t at the top of everyone’s list, but if you fall into one of these groups, it should be: • Unmarried with children, • Unmarried and co-habiting, • In a second or third marriage/ relationship, • Over 60 and concerned about future care needs, • Diagnosed with any degenerative condition.

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Events - September 2017 1st-30th

19th - The Lasse Press, the author and the John Clare Trust

3rd - Sponsor a duck at the Deeping Lions World Famous Duck Race which takes place today from 12noon - 5pm at The Weir, Bridge St, Deeping St. James: first race starts at 1.30pm. Craft stalls, rides, bouncy castle and fluffy ducks! Proceeds to Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.

21st - Langtoft Pre-School sale of Joules seconds at Bourne

- An exhibition of paintings by local artist, Sally Hammerton, at John Clare Cottage, Helpston. Sally works in a wide range of media and runs a number of art groups and day workshops. She has works in Florilegium of the Chelsea Physic Garden and is an exhibiting member of the Welland Valley Art Society. The Cottage is open: Friday, Saturday and Monday 11.00 am to 3.00 pm (Last entry to the Cottage 2pm).

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- West Deeping Heritage Group’s first talk in the Autumn programme is “Not All Bling! Twenty Years of Treasure.” Join Helen Fowler, Peterborough and Cambridgeshire’s Finds Liaison Officer, for this illustrated talk about the shiny, and not so shiny, historic items found by the public. 7pm for 7.30 pm at the Village Hall. All welcome £2.50.

6th - Learn English team clog dancing (men and women): Crosskey Clog is looking for new recruits, whether to dance or to play. Practices are at the Village Hall, Guntons Rd, Newborough, Peterborough, 8pm to 10pm every Wednesday, Sept. to April - ring 01778 393507 for further information.

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- Deepings Heritage is holding an exhibition of Local Archives in the Odd Fellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping from 2pm until 5pm, Free admission. Everyone welcome.

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- Deepings Coffee Club will be meeting at the Priory Church Hall: doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start. This month there is a mystery guest speaker and the club look forward to welcoming members and visitors alike. Further details available from Anne Winstone (01778) 344003.

14th - Deepings Heritage presents a talk by Stuart Orme about

Peterborough Cathedral, starting at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Charge £2 for non- members.

17th - Open Day at the Exotic Pet Refuge, 102 Station Road, Deeping St James from 10am -5pm. Refreshments, tombola, children’s entertainment: parking free. Entry £6 adults, £3 children.

17th - Friends of Bourne Woods - “Fruits of the Forest Walk.” A walk looking at the nuts and berries produced by the plants and trees in the woods, along with their uses. Donation of £1 appreciated. All welcome. Meet in the main car park at 2pm.

19th - Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming Sandra Meakin from Melton Mowbray for a Flower Demonstration entitled, ‘Have you booked it Yet?’ I wonder what that is going to be about!? Do go along and join them at The Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm-7.30pm. Tea & Coffee available and a raffle of all the flower arrangements. Visitors £6. Enquiries: Sue Lee 01778 560362.

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invite you to celebrate the launch of Peterborough Folklore by Francis Young at the John Clare Cottage, Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED from 6pm to 7.30 pm. If weather permits, the garden will also be open. Wine and soft drinks will be served. All are welcome, but please book in advance: e-mail lassepress@gmail.com, or contact the Cottage administration on 01733 253330 (or in person). Those without mobility issues, please park at the Exeter Arms, Church Lane (behind the church), a five-minute walk from the Cottage.

Corn Exchange from 6.30pm -8pm. Pre-booked tickets £4-50 - phone Jo 07879456112 or e-mail mandandwill@btinternet. comn or £5 on the door.

21st-24th - Stamford Georgian Festival: street theatre, colourful markets, celebrity speakers, Georgian Science and tumbling horseback acrobats and much more make the Georgian Festival a weekend not to be missed. For more details, visit www.stamfordgeorgianfestival.co.uk and to book tickets for events, phone 01780 763203 or visit Stamford Arts Centre box office.

23rd - The Rotary Club of the Deepings quiz at the

Community Centre, Market Deeping: 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Teams of 6 - £10 per person, to include Boundary Fish and Chip Supper. Bring your own drinks and nibbles, glasses provided. To book a table, contact Mary Martin on 01778 343927.

29th - McMillian coffee morning at the Green School,

Church St, Market Deeping from 10 am – 12.30pm. Everyone welcome: please do come and make new friends and support us. For further details, phone Trisha on 01778346348.

30th - Heritage Bus Running Day: The Delaine Heritage Fleet will operate every 30 minutes between Bourne (Delaine Depot) 09.20 - 16.20 and Stamford (Bus Station) 10.00 – 17.00, featuring Delaine buses from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s.

Display of visiting preserved buses, including former Delaine vehicles from 1958 & 1966. It will be the first opportunity to see the progress of the Delaine Museum which will be open to visitors. Heritage Day Rover Ticket £6, accompanied under 12s free on the Heritage Service (max 2 per fare-paying passenger), (ENCTS Not Valid). Further details available at: www. delaineheritagetrust.org.

30th - Bubble Rush at Stoke Rochford Hall in aid of St Barnabas Hospice. For further information, phone 01522 559 418 or e-mail amelia.mochan@stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

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8th - Train together and race together at the 5K Great Eastern

Fun Run - invite the neighbours and get the whole street running for fun! Find out how to get involved by visiting www. sueryder.org/events, call 01733 225999 or e-mail thorpe. fundraising@sueryder.org.

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Gigs and Musical Events - September 2017 2nd - Five piece covers band, the Hayz Band, is playing at the

17th - Pennyless at Sacrewell Farm Harvest Fest Weekend -

Deeping Stage tonight at 9pm.

1pm - 4pm. Normal admission prices apply.

2nd - Harmonica workshop at Stamford Arts Centre 1.30pm -5pm: harmonica master Steve continues to write and deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, pitch-bend all the way down and jam along with rockin’ solos. Diatonic harmonicas in C available on the day for £8. Tickets £30 from www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780 763203.

23rd - Singer, songwriter, Lee Joshua Rose at the Deeping

2nd - Country Music evening at The Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2

Roman Bank, Bourne. This month’s singer is Nancy Ann Lee: whether you’re a line dancer or a listener, these evenings are for everyone who appreciates good Country music. Entrance £9, no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, phone Donna 01778 421932 or 07718972329. and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle. Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115 or e-mail dean.hardy880@ btinternet.com.

1pm - 4pm. Normal admission prices apply.

24th - Glasshouse Acoustic at the Key Theatre, Peterborough, 2pm – 5.30 pm at the first floor, Riverside Bar area. A familyfriendly and free afternoon of local acoustic talent from the region. Today’s line up is : 2Steps 4Words, Jess Orestano, Nick Comey and the Buzz Rats. For more information, visit www. glasshouseacoustic.org.uk.

30th - Singing day with Val Regan at Stamford Arts Centre,

10.30am - 4pm. This is an all-day harmony singing workshop open to all. Uplifting songs sung in harmony with no sheet music, no judgement and no pressure. Just for fun. Tickets £16 (£14) from www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780 763203.

9th - Peterborough band, Leon, at the Deeping Stage - 9pm tonight.

Regular Clubs

10th - Supreme Queen, an uncannily realistic tribute act, at

the Key Theatre, Peterborough at 7.30pm. Tickets £12.50 from www.vivacity-peterborough.com/keytheatre.

The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping.

14th - Jazz at the Toft House Hotel at 8. 00 pm. Stamford Jazz

Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Peter Rudeforth (tpt) - The Big Chris Barber Band, Richard Excell (clt/sax) - The Magnificent Seven, Rob Pearce (tmb) The Mardi Gras Band and Bill Coleman (bass) - Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

Bingo Clubs every Friday and Sunday from 1st September at the Green School Church St Market Deeping doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm, admission £1 and 50p for tea coffee and biscuits. £5 a book, £1 for a flyer and £1per raffle ticket. For more details phone Trisha on 01778 346348

16th - “One for the Road” - a highly recommended Indie covers band playing music from the likes of Kasabian, Oasis and The Killers at the Deeping Stage tonight from 9.30pm.

16th - A Handful of Harmonies will be performing, alongside other local groups, in the St Barnabas 35th Birthday Concert to be held at St John’s Church in Spalding on Saturday, at 7.30pm.

The organisers have decided that no tickets will be sold for this event, but there will be a donation plate on the door.

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24th - Pennyless at Sacrewell Farm Harvest Fest Weekend -

30th - If rock, pop and Indie are your cup of tea, then go along to the Deeping Stage tonight and listen to the Boobonyx: 9pm start.

5th – “Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles

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

Stage tonight at 9pm.

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.

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.

Deep In Friends meets alternate Tuesdays at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James 2-4pm. Programme includes craft activities, quizzes, games, outings & speakers.

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Your once-a-year chance to discover some of Lincolnshire’s rarely seen historic treasures from September 7th – 10th.

Two of the local venues that will be open are:-

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are not usually publicly accessible, or would normally charge a fee. It also includes tours, events and activities that focus on and celebrate the local heritage of the area. It is England’s biggest and most popular voluntary cultural event and is also held in countries across Europe.

The Odd Fellows Hall, Market Deeping is opening its doors on 9th September 9th, from 2pm - 5pm, where a Deepings History Society exhibition, “History of the Deepings”, will feature transcripts from the Oral History project. There are recordings of various events that took place in the early 1900s and photographs and record information about those in the local population who fought in World War 1.

Ever since 1994, Heritage Lincolnshire has co-ordinated Heritage Open Days within the historic county and this year’s festival will be one of their biggest yet, with over 140 free events!

There is also a Heritage Open Days event at Crowland Abbey on September 7th – 10th, from 11am – 4pm, entitled “Where Did We All Come From?” A large map will show where Crowlanders and their ancestors came from, to live here now. Enjoy a guided tour of the Abbey.

Visitors may also follow the town trail.

The theme is Freedom, Justice and Equality to mark the 800th anniversary of the Charter of the Forest, a copy of which is held alongside Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle. This lesser known charter restored the historic rights and freedoms of common people to gather fuel, food and graze their animals in royal forests across the kingdom. So look out for events celebrating hard won freedoms, historic crimes and cruel punishments.

Other events nearby include: “That’s Entertainment” history tour at Stamford Corn ExchangeTheatre, 7th- 8th, from 10-30am - 11-30am.

“Stamford from the Air” at All Saints Church, 9th - 10th, from 10am-1pm.

“Family Tree Workshop” at Stamford Library, 9th, from10am -2pm.

“Fashion and Racing in Days Gone By” at Baldocks Mill, Bourne, 9th- 10th, from 12 noon - 4pm.

“Explore the Town Hall,” Bourne Town Hall, 9th- 10th, from 10am - 4pm.

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Discovering . . . the High Locks

- Rex Needle

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he most picturesque spot in the Deepings is undoubtedly the High Locks, situated on that stretch of the River Welland which runs alongside the road through Deeping St James, a favourite spot for walkers, photographers and even anglers who can often be seen perched patiently on the banks waiting for a bite.

This was a navigable lock dating back to the 17th century, once known as Briggin’s Lock, the most complete of the twelve locks erected to improve navigation along this stretch of the River Welland and constructed of stone chambers to withstand the faster flow of the river.

There were wharves, jetties and landing stages along the river banks to handle the cargoes which included Collyweston slate and building materials transported from Stamford, a busy and prosperous period for the Deepings but the river trade foundered with the coming of the railways and the lock fell into disuse. The lock gates were removed in 1950 although the footbridge remains, an iron structure built in 1905 that has been strengthened in later years whenever it began to show signs of wear.

A towpath also ran alongside the river for use by horses hauling barges when commercial craft plied their trade along the waterway between Stamford and the Wash but today both banks remain accessible to the public

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for much of its length with a footpath on one side and a pavement on the other along Bridge Street.

Both banks are now popular riverside walks which are among the most pleasant in the district, especially on a sunny summer’s day, taking in a wealth of wildlife and mix of properties with differing architectural styles together with many stone houses dating back to the 18th century.

The pool created by the locks has been the scene of many recreational activities in past years, notably the aquatic sports, an annual event a century ago and although the ladies did not compete, male swimmers of all ages, men and boys, were able to demonstrate their prowess at diving and swimming although there were also a number of novelty crowd pullers such as tub and canoe races and walking the greasy pole which had been erected over the river.

Health and safety considerations today mean that swimming is no longer encouraged along the river but community leisure activities continue with an annual raft race which has more recent origins and has now become a popular event attracting an assortment of homemade craft raising funds for the benefit of local charities.

Archive photograph of the High Locks from 1998.

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A) The Alphabetical Quiz – The Letter Q

The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letter Q, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given.

1. Which airline has a kangaroo on its planes’ tails?

Answer – Qantas.

2. What is only country in the world that begins with Q? Answer – Qatar.

3. What name is given to someone who practises medicine, but has no formal training in it?

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What is a quarter of a circle called?

13. What is the name given to a period of isolation of people or animals to prevent the spread of an infectious disease?

14. In American football, which player directs the attacking (“offensive”) play?

15. What was the name of the Hunchback of Notre Dame?

5. What is the large four-part muscle that extends the leg, running down the front of the thigh?

16. Which borough of New York City is located on the south-western end of Long Island?

7. To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one draught is called to …?

18. What is the name of the game played on broomsticks by Harry Potter and his team mates?

9. What is the better-known name for the religious Society of Friends?

20. What gives tonic water its peculiar flavour?

6. This square dance for four couples is in five or six movements.

17. What is another name for the chemical element, mercury?

8. What bird is the smallest member of the partridge family?

19. Slices of what fruit did the owl and the pussycat eat, with a runcible spoon?

10. Which fashion designer popularised the miniskirt and the Mod look?

11. Which range of hills in the West Country were England’s first “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”?

12. What “leap” is defined as a spectacular advance or a sudden transition?

B) Train That Brain!

21. A quantity of paper, sounds as if it should be musical?

22. What is the capital of Ecuador?

23. What game involves rings or hoops being thrown over a peg?

24. Leicestershire village associated with a lowcalorie meat substitute?

25. What are the six letters on the top left of a standard keyboard?

Take the first number and follow the instructions until you reach the answer.

Try it first without pen and paper, and don’t even think about a calculator!

1. 19

x5, -9, halve it, -12, x3, +13, 50% of it, +16, 2/3 of it

2. 87

x3, +67, 25% of it, +76, + ½ of it, -13, + ¼ of it, -99,

= ?

x3 = ?

3. 187 x4, +268, + ¼ of it, +766, + ¼ of it, x3, -719, 25% of it, x5 = ?

m Hmmm

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Section B : 1) 46, 2) 543, 3) 8645.

Section A : 3) Quack, 4) Quadrant, 5) Quadriceps, 6) Quadrille, 7) Quaff, 8) Quail, 9) Quakers, 10) (Mary) Quant, 11) Quantocks, 12) Quantum, 13) Quarantine, 14) Quarterback, 15) Quasimodo, 16) Queens, 17) Quicksilver, 18) Quidditch, 19) Quince, 20) Quinine, 21) Quire, 22) Quito, 23) Quoits, 24) Quorn, 25) QWERTY.

Answers:

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Spotlight on... The Deepings Camera Club

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he Deepings Camera Club is one of the region’s most popular and active camera clubs, being affiliated to the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain through the North and East Midlands Federation, and is also a member of the Lincolnshire Photographic Association.

Established in 1985, the club meets every Wednesday at the Deepings Community Centre in Market Deeping between September and the end of May, offering a wide range of activities and presentations to suit the interests of all those wishing to improve their photography skills at all levels, whether a beginner or a professional. Members come from all walks of life and each one was at one time a beginner. Every member has the opportunity to enter our Club internal competitions and have their images selected by using feedback from judges and other Club members to improve their photographic skills. Some members are well established within the Club and have awards, but others who were beginners just a few years ago have developed their skills and expertise by entering the Club’s internal competitions and Club lectures, which have provided them the opportunity to gain new ideas and techniques for experimentation.

The Club programme consists of a mix of lectures, competitions and social evenings. Alongside this, there is a series of more practical meetings, usually on a Monday once a month. During June to the end of August, one or more of the experienced members will organise events of interest for those members wishing to gain practical knowledge of the many different aspects of photography, whether that be landscapes, architecture, portraits, still life, macro, etc. The Club offers something for everyone wishing to learn or

improve upon their taking of images.

Everyday objects and scenes which we all take for granted can take on a new meaning, when one properly looks through the lens of a camera.

The Deepings Camera Club prides itself on being a friendly club and in welcoming all levels and ages of those with an interest in photography and wishing to improve their skills. The Club does not run actual courses, but members will always offer help and advice. With a diverse membership of around eighty, there is a wide range of knowledge and experience available, which means there is usually someone who can happily answer your questions.

The 2017/2018 season starts on Wednesday September 13th at 7:30pm, at The Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping PE6 8PA. Further information can be found at www.deepingscameraclub.co.uk Forthcoming Events: September 13th - Welcome Evening - all welcome.

September 20th – “Hummingbirds, nature’s flying marvels”.

Speaker Dr. Kevin Elsby FRPS, DPAGB, AFIAP. September 27th - Demonstration of equipment and print mounting, Longridge mount cutters plus sensor cleaning, with Jason Batterham.

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Words from the Mayor Councillor Mrs Pauline Redshaw

Sunday August 6th was a great day in Deeping, when the annual Raft Race attracted thousands of people to the town. They were well entertained by the inventive and ingenious people who built rafts of all kinds. Many congratulations to those who won races, but equal congratulations go to all of the raft builders who took part. Well done!

Town Council Events in Market Deeping • November 5th 3pm - Opening of the Remembrance Garden at Riverside Park, Market Deeping. This consists of a short service with the local British Legion, with the laying of wreaths from local community groups.

Residents are then invited to lay their own crosses in remembrance.

• November 11th - 11am - Two minutes silence at the Remembrance Garden, Riverside Park, Market Deeping.

• November 19th - 3pm - Closing of the Remembrance Garden. A short service to close the garden and remove the crosses/wreaths which are taken to St. Guthlac’s Church, Market Deeping.

Many thanks go to the Raft Race Committee and their sponsors and supporters who spend a year planning the event, ensuring that there is something for everyone to enjoy. They certainly succeeded. Thank you, and we are already looking forward to next year.

• November 26th - 10am till 4.00pm - A traditional Christmas and food market held in the Market Place. There is entertainment from local community groups and an exhibition in the Town Hall. The event concludes with the switching on of the Christmas lights.

The Town Council has been responding to the Local Plan put forward by South Kesteven District Council. The plan states how the town will develop by 2030 and how land will be used. This includes housing, employment, and leisure facilities. It is hoped that all residents will contribute their ideas and thoughts, as it is our young people’s future. They deserve a happy and thriving place in which to live.

The summer is passing so quickly but remember, before the schools return, there is the Duck Race which takes place on Sunday September 3rd, on the river bank, so let’s all get quacking and get down to the river to support this wonderful event, organised by The Lions.

• December 19th - 7pm - Carols around the Christmas tree followed by mulled wine in the Town Hall.

On a more serious note, at Riverside Park on Sunday September 3rd, the Town Council will raise the Red Ensign, affectionately known as the Red Duster, to honour all of those who have served, and are serving today, in the Merchant Navy. During the two World Wars, many sailors died, whilst keeping the country provisioned, and we think of them, but also those who serve their country now, when carrying food and goods across the sea.

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Get Fit, Get Walking - with a dog

by Lionel Smith

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here is no doubt that one of the most important things that you can do to improve your health is to go on a brisk walk for a couple of miles, on five or more days a week. This improves heart health, reduces blood pressure and blood sugar levels. It reduces cancer risk (and actually improves your ability to fight cancer if you have it); it increases your general fitness and improves your mental health.

The biggest obstacle to achieving this, though, is

maintaining your motivation when life gets busy, when you feel tired, when the weather is poor or when you just don’t feel like it.

It’s time to bring out the secret weapon - a dog!

My dogs always get excited when they see me preparing for a walk. They never get bored with walking, they don’t worry about the weather and they are never too busy. This enthusiasm is infectious, as we understand how important it is to walk our dogs. We will be driven to make sure we keep our dogs healthy, and we might even forget what is healthy for us.

Dogs get much more out of a walk than we do. As well as attentively seeing and hearing everything around them, they can “see” with their noses. They know what other animals have been past, they can seek out anything vaguely edible and they know what the neighbours have had for breakfast!

Walking with your dog adds interest. They help us see things that we might otherwise miss. They do things that make us laugh (although sometimes rolling in fox poo can be less than amusing!) They make it easier for us to interact with strangers, as there is nothing easier than exchanging dog stories. On longer walks, they keep us going.

Don’t forget that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. We know our dogs need a walk every day for their health … and so do we.

Well, I am off now to Rutland Water - my dogs are about to take me for a walk!

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Top Dog of 2017 We are offering you all the chance to show off a bit and share a photograph of your dog with all the other thousands of readers of your favourite magazine, in the hope that it will be the one chosen to be “Top Dog of 2017”.

We will be working in conjunction with Deeping’s top petshop, The Pet Stop, to give you the chance to hit the big time, and take away some fabulous prizes.

Has your pride and joy got what it takes to be “Deeping’s Best-Looking Dog? Could your cuddly darling beat off all challengers to be literally our “Top Dog”?

PRIZES to be won!

First Prize: A Doggy Hamper Second Prize: A £25 Pet Stop voucher Third Prize: A £10 Pet Stop voucher

How to enter this free competition: • Take a photograph and, with a brief description of your dog, simply pop it, (the photograph, that is!) into Pet Stop at the Northfields Industrial Estate, or e-mail it to us at info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk • The closing date for receipt of the photographs is Friday 22nd September • A selection of the entries will then be shown in our October issue, where readers can vote for their favourite, or you can vote on our Facebook page.

• After the deadline of Friday 13th October, all the votes cast either on Facebook, or in Pet Stop itself, will be counted and the three winning entries announced shortly afterwards.

• Our November issue will feature the winning entries.

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CCTV Surveillance by your Neighbours

by Sergeant 600 Rachel Blackwell

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subject that comes up very frequently for the Neighbourhood Policing Team is the thorny issue of CCTV, installed by neighbours. We often receive calls with concerns about whether the field of view of the cameras encroaches into the private lives of near neighbours.

Is it legal?

Installing cameras on your home is perfectly legal as long as it is for the purpose of preventing or detecting crime.

You can’t stop a neighbour from installing a CCTV system or from operating any kind of video recording device, if they are using it to protect their property, or to identify or deter individuals engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Requirements for the home owner: Anyone who installs a system should make every attempt to have the camera cover only areas within the boundaries of their property.

If their cameras are covering areas beyond their boundaries, and are likely to capture other people going about their business, the images will become subject to the Data Protection Act. This just means that there is a requirement to register with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

The neighbour who installs CCTV should also act with transparency, which means notifying neighbours about the system or putting up a notice that informs people that recording is taking place. A responsible neighbour would be open to other concerned neighbours seeing the scope of the field of view of a camera for peace of mind.

Recordings should not be kept for any longer than is necessary to protect your property, but should be deleted regularly.

What do you do if your neighbour is pointing their CCTV at you?

Without hard evidence that your neighbour is training his / her cameras on your property for the purpose of monitoring and recording your private family life, it is difficult to make out a claim of harassment, which is what

many callers hope for when they call the police. If the CCTV captures a person doing something really private, for example, using a bathroom, there may be an offence of voyeurism. However, simply “watching” someone is not likely to breach harassment laws.

The Information Commissioner’s Office website has more detailed advice: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/cctv To report a crime, call 101 or 999 if in progress.

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

You can follow the Bourne Policing Team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bournenpt or on Twitter at @BourneBboroNPT Bourne Police Station, West Road, Bourne, PE10 9PD 56

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Motoring

Motoring Advice

from Mark Jolley Driving School

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ello everyone. I hope that you all had a lovely summer and, if you were able to get away for a holiday, that is was both enjoyable and relaxing. With the children returning to school at the start of September after their six week break, we need to be extra vigilant near our many schools in the Deepings and surrounding villages. Unfortunately, the road sense of the younger children isn’t always as comprehensive as it should be, neither are they as alert as older road users at times.

As drivers, we are all required to ensure that we exercise caution and be aware of hazards and anticipate potentially dangerous situations, so that they can be dealt with effectively.

Observations of the many road traffic signs will assist each of you on your journeys, making timely judgements as to the use of speed and signalling, for instance. There are many alternating speed zones within our area and obedience of these is an important and legal requirement to assist with road safety.

In addition to this, the September weather can sometimes pose problems. The nights will noticeably begin to draw in, and the lower sun setting levels in the late evening could seriously affect your vision.

Please plan ahead to ensure that you always have the best visibility where possible whilst driving, to have full control of your vehicle.

I have witnessed many impressive driving styles and attitudes from many road users throughout the summer and I wish you and others continued safe driving in the months ahead. As always, please contact me if you feel you may benefit from refresher lessons or, if you are a new learner driver, taking your first steps behind the steering wheel and want to take advantage of my very competitive rates.

Take care of yourself and others.

Mark Jolley Driving

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In the Hot Seat

IN THE HOT SEAT This month, the owner of Deeping Car and Van Hire, Cliff Barrett, is in our “Hot Seat”, although he’s more accustomed to being in a hot seat of a different kind! Cliff has been involved in a few different aspects of motor sport and has even competed in the Quad Bike Racing British Championship for three years, last season finishing third overall. His wife and two children follow him in the sport and have travelled the country to watch him race.

Cliff has owned his car and van hire business since 2012, adding that, “I have put my heart and soul into the business to spread the foundations far and wide, to look after our customers’ needs as comprehensively as possible”. He started his apprenticeship, aged fifteen, at Marshall Jaguar, Peterborough and, within three years, was a fully qualified vehicle technician. He has worked within the motor trade ever since, enjoying it with a passion.

Cliff Barrett

Where were you born, and what is your favourite memory of your childhood?

I am from a large family who moved to this area from Croydon, South London some thirty years ago. My favourite childhood memory would be family holidays and gettogethers, and also helping my dad work on his cars on our driveway.

How would you describe yourself in only five words?

Determined, self-motivated and hard working.

Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why?

That would undoubtedly be my parents, Mary and Arthur Barrett. They are both hard-working, family-oriented, professional people, who have given me vast guidance in my life.

Which two characters, alive or not, would you most enjoy sharing a meal with and why?

Winston Churchill. I would love to ask him the ins and outs of some of the decisions which lead to Great Britain remaining an independent country, during World War 2. The other guest would be Prince William, and I’d

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If there was one thing which you could change about the Deepings, what would it be and why?

I can honestly say there isn’t anything that springs to mind.

I love this part of the country and our small town. There is such a bright and vibrant feel within the community and something for everyone. On all of the organised events that take place, there is always such a large turn-out of people and families having fun together. It is so pleasing to see and to feel a part of it.

What advice would you give to a “sixteen-year-old you”?

Follow your dreams, don’t let anyone bring you down, be passionate in everything you do and always believe in yourself!

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