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Introduction

Welcome to Your December Issue.

A very warm welcome to this, our last edition of 2017. December is a time for both reflection on what’s gone and anticipation for what’s round the corner of the new year. We can think about what we’ve achieved; those places we’ve visited and new people who may have come into our lives; others who we’ll see no more, but whose memory will remain strong. I prefer to look forward, though, and those new year resolutions are already in the planning stage!

In the meantime, on behalf of all of the team here, my sincere thanks go out to everyone who has helped us in any way this year, especially our advertisers and contributors, with their regular features, wonderful advice and suggestions.

All the very best to you all for Christmas and for 2018 – good luck, but most importantly, good health!

Claire x

Another Christmas fast approaching and we hope that you will be able to enter our £50 Novelty Hunt Competition, and enter into the true Christmas spirit, however, and wherever, your Christmas carousing may take you.

Our team of contributors continue to ensure that your favourite magazine is full of interesting features, advice and information to make your lead-up to Christmas as enjoyable as possible.

And, as 2017 disappears over the horizon, I’ll share one of my favourite one-liners of this year, this from the Irish comedian, Jimeoin: “I’m rubbish with names. It’s not my fault, it’s a condition. There’s a name for it...”

Enjoy the read, and all the very best for 2018.

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Inside

Highlights

6................ Market Deeping Records feature 8/9........... Empire Gym Challenge

– Action beats Intention

10.............. Health – Surviving Christmas!

12/13....... Matelia Beauty feature 14.............. Health – Renu – Watch those calories!

16 ............. Rose Lodge Care Home – is “Good” 20............. Seasonal Delights at Vine House Farm 22............. Community Matters 24............. Will and Probate Services 25 ............ Words from the Mayor of

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31/34...... Competition to win £50

– Christmas Novelty Hunt

42............. The Technology Site – Novabench 44............. Travel – Best destinations for “pre-schoolies”

46/49..... Events and Gigs Guide 50............. The Puzzle Page – Bumper Xmas Quiz 51.............. Santa’s Sleigh Route 52/53..... The Season’s Pantomimes 54............. Discovering … Stagecoach Days 56............. Pets and Vets

– Christmas Safety Advice

58............. Motoring Column

– Stay Safe over Christmas

60 ............ Police Patrol

– Community Speed Watch

61/64...... Classified Businesses Directory With thanks to:

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

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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Visit us at www.marketdeepingrecords.co.uk

“What goes round, comes around” is an idiom that could easily apply to the recent resurgence in interest in vinyl records, whether they be 45s or L.P.s. How many of us, I wonder, stashed away our prized collection in the garage or attic, hardly aware that, before long, teenage offspring would be pawing over them, having already picked up a “record player”, on which they can now discover the “real” sound, scratches ’n’ all?

Now, things are looking up in our area. Market Deeping Records have already been in business since 2009, trading in the Market Deeping Antiques and Craft Centre, (Unit 28/at the back of the shop), 50-56 High Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8EB. Local enthusiast, Dave, owns the wall-to-wall collection of vintage vinyl, but that’s not all!

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Dave has recently opened a second shop, this one above Callows, the long-established barbers, at 7 Market Place, Market Deeping. In Dave’s words, “In my vast and ever-expanding stock, across both shops, I have literally millions of vintage vinyl records on LP, 12” and 7” singles, spanning all genres from Rock ’N’ Roll, Jazz, Folk, Rock, 80s, Indie, New Wave and more!

If vintage vinyl is your thing, then please come and support an independent brand and treat yourself. After buying all your vinyl, remember to pop downstairs to see Penny at Callows for a haircut, beard trim and a cuppa in the newly decorated barbers shop. I wish to thank all my loyal and regular customers of the last eight years and welcome all my new customers for the years to come.”

Penny @ Callows Callows Barbers, 5-7 Market Place Market Deeping PE6 8EA

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For updates, offers and further information, please find us on Facebook, at marketdeepingrecords, Marketdeepingrecords@co.uk, or call 07538 499823.

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Action Beats Intention! (Over one stone weight loss in eight weeks!)

by Steve Weston

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s promised in the November issue, we can now share with you the progress of Sarah Asplin, one of our three challengers who had not stepped into a gym before, until being invited to take the part in the Empire Gym Three Month Challenge.

Sarah started her fitness programme in September, one month later than Julie Sallis and Claire Hadley, whose three month challenges ended on November 18th. Both Julie and Claire have achieved significant improvements in cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. We will compare their final challenge measurements in the January issue.

Sarah Asplin Sarah’s goal was to lose weight and reduce blood pressure and, two months into her challenge, she is flying. Her first set of comparison measurements is impressive, to say the least!

Cardiovascular efficiency - Improved by 13% Body composition (Body fat %) – Reduced by 11% combination which reduces body fat, whilst improving heart and lung function. This increases muscle mass and strength, helping to condition the body’s connective tissues. These physiological changes will improve her body’s shape, posture, joint stability and balance.

Body mass index – Down by 8% Muscle strength – Increased by 28% Flexibility – Improved by 17.5%

We know that calories consumed must not be greater than calories expended, if we are to prevent weight gain.

However, dieting alone is not the answer, as weight drops temporarily but comes back, often accompanied by a few unwelcome additional pounds. A focus on dieting alone can place the individual under stress which can cause binge eating, as food becomes the centre of a person’s life, and we end up measuring our worth and health in kilogrammes and pounds!

Systolic blood pressure – Down by 13% Diastolic blood pressure – Down by 17% Resting heart rate – Down by 22% Weight – Reduced by 8% Sarah epitomises commitment and determination, and demonstrates what can be achieved with a positive mind set. Initially reluctant to step into a gym, her dogged determination has brought her quickly to the point where results are being seen and, more importantly, being felt.

Sarah has lost 8kg (17lb 10oz) in weight since starting her programme on September 21st, (a healthy reduction rate of 1.14kg (2.5lb) per week).

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Sarah is proof positive that regular exercise, with good diet balance, makes your heart and bones stronger, lowers your blood pressure, keeps your weight under control and reduces feelings of anxiety and depression. While you’re boosting your energy levels, oxygen capacity, muscle tone and general fitness, a side benefit is an increase in selfesteem. Just the success of creating an exercise plan and sticking to it allows you to enjoy a sense of achievement.

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challengers have proven that it is possible to lose weight and improve levels of fitness by increasing activity whilst consuming a balanced diet, based upon a daily calorie intake calculated to be just below the individual’s Basal Metabolic Rate (the energy required simply to exist), plus the calories required to fuel your daily activities. Everyone is different, and Empire Gym can provide the personal information you require to help you achieve your desired fitness level and body shape, so call in to see us and don’t let weight weigh you down!

• Irritability.

• Feelings of despair, guilt and worthlessness.

• Feeling lethargic (lacking in energy) and sleepy during the day.

• Sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning.

Empire Gym Gift Vouchers (A gift of fitness for Christmas) What’s better to offer your loved ones for Christmas than the gift of fitness? Empire Gym gift vouchers are available from our reception desk, starting at £10 and rising in increments of £5 (i.e. £15, £20, etc.) They can be redeemed for gym memberships, personal training, fitness classes, sun bed sessions, protein powders and bars.

• Craving carbohydrates and gaining weight.

The exact cause of SAD isn’t fully understood, but it is often linked to reduced exposure to sunlight during the shorter autumn and winter days, causing a deficiency of Vitamin D.

Christmas Membership Offer “Why wait until the New Year to buy your gym membership? Now is a good time to resolve to be fitter and healthier in 2018. New members enrolling on a minimum three month agreement before December 24th, 2017 will benefit from the Empire Gym concession rate. Yes, that’s right, every new member joining between now and Christmas Eve on a minimum three month agreement will enjoy membership at £35.00 per month. Remember, membership at Empire Gym includes access to forty fitness classes each month, all free to members.

Don’t be SAD at Christmas Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also called winter depression or winter blues, is a mood disorder, in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year, exhibit depressive symptoms at the same time each year, most commonly in the winter.

Symptoms of SAD can include: (courtesy of nhs.uk)

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The UV spectrum of the Sun Angel is as unique as the individual using it, due to its innovative sensor technology, designed to provide an optimal tanning environment, while significantly reducing the risk of overexposure. The Ergoline Sun Angel is in a class of its own.

Why not take advantage of our seasonal offers?

A Gym day pass, plus a Sun Angel tanning session, for £15.00 (normal price £21.00). Or Twelve Sun Angel tanning sessions for £100.00 (normal price £144.00).

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Your Health

How to Survive the Festive Season

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

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ecember - that wonderful time of year, festive lights going up everywhere, decorations, shops selling Christmas food, extra hustle and bustle....

I have to admit I do love Christmas, particularly sat, all warm and cosy, watching a festive film.

For more and more of us though, it becomes quite stressful. Finances take a pinch, lots more to do, extra shopping, fitting in all the relatives and not upsetting anyone. It can be quite overwhelming. Add the demands of working schedules and day-to-day stresses, and it can become just too much.

Stress has a huge impact, not only on how we feel mentally, but also on how our body reacts physically.

Add a few extra factors and, come Christmas, we can be heading into crazy town before we know it.

So how can we enjoy the festive season? How can we achieve what we want to … and remain as cool as a cucumber?

• Prioritise what’s important to you.

• Write down all those things you want to achieve and off-load any that someone else can do, such as your partner or the children.

• Take time out for yourself. Factor even just ten minutes into your week to stop, re-focus and breathe.

• Get all your gifts and wrapping complete a week before the event.

• Ask others to help at home and become a team – “Team Christmas”! Give everyone a job that needs doing to ensure that you’re not rushing.

• Remember when you start to feel overwhelmed, stop. Ask yourself what you can do differently right now to slow things down and enjoy it.

When we enjoy events, jobs or daily tasks, we feel rewarded by a chemical in the brain, known as serotonin. Focusing on us making things happy allows a controlled state of mind, we achieve more and feel much better for it.

If you are struggling with stress, anxiety or feeling generally overwhelmed, have you ever thought about trying hypnotherapy?

At Hummingbird Hypnotherapy in Bourne, we focus on the good stuff. Those things you want to achieve, the positive outcomes working towards a positive future.

If this is something of interest and you would like to know more, please get in touch. All new clients are offered a free initial consultation to talk about how hypnotherapy works and, more importantly, how I can help you create that positive mindset for an awesome future!

For more information, contact www.hummingbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk

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Matelia Beauty – Market Deeping’s Latest Star Attraction Matilda and Amelia, young daughters of Claire Tomlinson, are at the heart of her exciting new beauty business in Market Deeping. Last year, Claire left a successful legal career spanning over a decade enabling her to spend more quality time with her family and to follow her dreams and indulge in her lifelong passion for beauty, which dates back to her years competing as a ballroom dancer and sharing the floor with many of the faces seen on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing. Meanwhile, MATilda and AmELIA’s names combine to provide Claire with her catchy business moniker.

Claire has a close working relationship with and shares premises with good friend Lisa Greenwood, the owner of Saxbys Hair & Beauty in the centre of Market Deeping (but both are run as separate businesses). Claire spent several months preparing to launch Matelia Beauty, ensuring that the perfectionist within her won the day, and her clients now benefit from sumptuous surrounds, captivating aromas and an overwhelming sense of quality, emanating from such a relaxing atmosphere.

Since opening last month, Claire has been overwhelmed by the positive response and popularity of her treatments and products. In particular, Claire’s “lash lift” (a natural lash enhancement treatment) is the talk of the town. The results speak for themselves – just look at the pictures!

Amongst the impressive range of treatments available are: “Fabulous Facials”, (using products by Eve Taylor (London) - the original aromatherapy skincare brand); “Breathtaking Body Treatments”, (massages, including the attractively topical “Yuletide De-Stress Treatment”!); “Heavenly Hands and Flawless Feet”, (manicures and pedicures); “Gorgeous Gel”, (nail treatment, using O.P.I. GelColor); “Luscious Lashes and Beautiful Brows” (tinting and “lash lift”); “Wondrous Waxing”, (face, body and “intimate”); and “Marvellous Male Grooming”, (including eyebrow tidy, back and chest wax, eh, fellas?)

Claire has been driven by the desire to ensure that Matelia Beauty becomes synonymous with “Quality”. She is proud to use and stock an extensive range of products from the local, award winning pioneer of modern aromatherapy, Eve Taylor (London), which combine excellent quality with affordability. (Those awesome Aromawax Candles are also available, for that special Christmas treat, while you’re there!) For hands and feet, Claire uses O.P.I – the world’s leading manufacturer of professional hand, foot and nail care products – and Magpie Glitter for that extra little Christmas sparkle!

For those hunting for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, beauty goodies can be purchased in the salon.

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Matelia Beauty gift vouchers are also available – and at the moment if you buy £40 of vouchers you get an extra £5 in vouchers for free.

Matelia Beauty’s Facebook page has been inundated with over two hundred likes, whilst the customer testimonials glow brightly. Encouraging words from satisfied clients include: “My mum and I are both stunned with the results from our lash lifts yesterday and we’ve had so many compliments already!

Claire was attentive and dedicated to provide the best possible service in a beautifully relaxing and tranquil environment. We loved the gorgeous aromatherapy candles which were burning throughout. A real treat! We’re already planning our next visit!

“– Natasha S “I can’t recommend Matelia Beauty enough. I’ve been a nail biter my whole life and always lacked self-confidence. With the help of Claire, my nails are a normal length and I am no longer ashamed of my hands. The room is beautifully presented, relaxing and always smells absolutely amazing.” – Sarah G Don’t just take their words for it, call Matelia Beauty today!

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Gobbled It All Up?

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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t’s the time of year for eating extra chocolates and mince pies, and drinking more alcohol, so it’s no surprise that we often stagger into the new year with a tighter waist band. The average person can consume 6000-7000 calories on Christmas Day alone! That doesn’t include the parties leading up to Christmas or Boxing Day or New Year…it is just on Christmas Day!!! Just think …7000 calories is about 1kg of weight!

Whilst we often think that we will “work it off” in January, burning off the extra Christmas calories is an Olympic task and would take more than 2,000 laps of the velodrome!

In fact, it would take Victoria Pendleton 2,177 laps at the Olympic Velodrome to shift all 7000 calories. Meanwhile, cycling hero Sir Bradley Wiggins would have to ride 41 miles, the distance from London to Southend, to burn off the 1,500 calories found in an average Christmas dinner alone.

BREAKDOWN OF 6,000 CHRISTMAS CALORIES Breakfast Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel – 210 calories Starter Prawn cocktail – 200 calories Main Christmas dinner – 1,500 calories Seconds – 500 calories

Dessert Christmas pudding – 335 calories Yule log – 250 calories Nibbles 5 Sausage rolls – 250 calories A slice of brie – 200 calories 50g helping of Quality Street – 240 calories 5 pigs in blankets – 400 calories 5 cocktail sausages – 150 calories Chocolate orange – 230 calories Crisps - 150 calories Drinks 1 bottle Champagne – 600 2 bottles of beer – 300 Large glass of red wine – 500 But don’t despair! The problem is not what you do between Christmas and the New Year, it’s what you do between New Year and Christmas that counts!

The secret is to get back into your healthy eating and exercise regime straight away. Enjoy your day, but don’t be fooled into eating up the left overs and massaging bad habits until the middle of January! You can get ahead of the game by starting your thirty minute exercise programme now, so you are well prepared for the new year. Our realistic dietary advice and thirty minute workouts are designed to fit into your busy lifestyle for maximum results in minimum time. Call us on 01778 423923 for a free trial.

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Rose Lodge Care Home rated ‘GOOD’ in ALL AREAS Managers and staff at Rose Lodge Care Home in Market Deeping were delighted with their overall ‘Good’ rating, following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report rated the care home “good” in all areas, highlighting that people were involved in decisions about their care wherever possible, and that staff took time to listen to people’s choices and responded to these appropriately.

“We are very pleased with the report findings”, said Alykhan Kachra, Managing Director of Country Court Care. “The staff team here go the extra mile every day to create a welcoming and homely environment for our residents”.

The report noted that people and their loved ones spoke highly of Home Manager, Natalie White, and how she ran the home, with one relative saying, “She’s on the ball and will do anything to oblige you.”

People were complimentary about the activities available to them at Rose Lodge. One person said, “They have things on often like quizzes and get entertainers in now and then.

They took me in a wheelchair round the town the other day.” People’s loved ones spoke highly of the activities available. One relative said, “All the activity girls are fantastic.

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The report found the service to be safe and that there were sufficient staff to meet people’s care needs. The service was found to be effective and noted that staff had the skills and knowledge they needed to offer good care to people.

The inspectors also noted that staff communicated well with each other and spoke about people’s care needs in professional and knowledgeable ways.

People who used the service and relatives were complimentary about the staff. The report quoted a relative who said, “It’s a lovely place and they’re [the staff are] always helpful and can’t do enough for people.”

Rose Lodge Care Home is currently home to 33 residents and offers residential and dementia care in a homely setting. The care home opened in September 2015 and has now become well established..

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Seasonal Delights with Amy at Vine House Farm Citrus fruits are at their best this time of year & our favourite is the blood orange.

Smaller than other types of oranges with a thick skin often with a reddish hue. The inside flesh can be dark pink or even dark blood red, which gives them their name. The delicious raspberry edge to their flavour makes a striking addition to a fruit salad or try mixed with grated carrot for an unusual salad to brighten your lunchtime. Blood oranges are usually slightly sweeter than regular oranges so makes tasty freshly squeezed orange juice too.

ENJOY.... KALE One of the green veg stars is kale. It’s very versatile & can be steamed, boiled, baked, or stir fried. For a simple side dish, try quickly sautéing with garlic, salt, & pepper until wilted. Great in soups & stews because its sturdy leaves hold up well to boiling & adds a pop of colour & texture. Also very nutritious in a smoothie!

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February is the month to wage war on the cold with hearty stews & comfort food. Look out for game pie mix & some forced rhubarb crumble.

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Empire Gym support Rotary`s Sponsored Weight Loss for the Nepal Remote Village Trust Appeal

John Slimmon, a member of The Rotary Club of the Deepings, is hoping that, while the pounds drop off him, other pounds will be coming his way, in the form of sponsorship.

Here, he explains his ambitious plans: “The challenge is for me to lose three stone in one Rotary Year and the members of the Rotary Club of the Deepings are sponsoring me in my quest.

The Empire Gym in Market Deeping has given so much support, I cannot thank them enough, and the Gym owner, Steve Weston, has also sponsored me.

The funds raised will help provide solar panels in a school in a remote area of Nepal, thus allowing the children to have the use of an e-library to further their education.

This Rotary Year ends on June 30th 2018.....WISH ME LUCK!”

Young at Heart Club – Cakes and Cash for Macmillan Cancer Support

Market Deeping’s Young at Heart Social Club recently held a fund-raising event, where coffee and cakes were very much in evidence, and Macmillan Cancer Support were the beneficiaries, to the impressive tune of £327.60.

Over fifty people were gathered to enjoy not just the refreshments and friendly company provided, but also the tombola. The “tallest cake” competition, with its £20 prize, was won by Mrs Maud Ainger.

On behalf of the Young at Heart Club, Trisha Smith sends a big thank you to everyone who helped make it such an enjoyable and successful event, especially those who kindly donated all the cakes and prizes, for such a worthy cause.

Christmas is coming to The Broadway!

Christmas is coming, and Christmas in Peterborough wouldn’t be complete without “Christmas Magic”, at The Broadway for one night only on Sunday December 17th.

Now in its seventh successful year, the ever-popular Christmas extravaganza has become an established high point of the festive season in Peterborough, selling out venues across the city, including Peterborough Cathedral, Kingsgate auditorium, and The Broadway, where the event has been based since 2013.

So, when you’ve finished the shopping, the tree, baubles and bangles are up, and the mistletoe’s hanging from the door, there’s only one thing left to do – celebrate the magic of Christmas with “Christmas Magic”, Peterborough’s biggest Christmas celebration!

“Christmas Magic” will be at The Broadway at 7.30pm on Sunday December 17th. Tickets from £16 available from Peterborough Visitor Information Centre, by phone on 0333 666 3366 or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

Featuring all your festive favourites and more, including Walking in the Air, Driving Home for Christmas, Little St Nick, Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and many more - as well as some speciallycommissioned new arrangements - there will be something for everyone, young and old, so bring the family and get your Christmas off to a flying start!

Directed by William Prideaux, hosted by Jane Smith, and featuring a full symphony orchestra, “Christmas Magic” will showcase performances by the city’s award-winning choirs, (Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir), as well as orchestral classics, such as Christmas Overture and Sleigh Ride from special guests, Peterborough Festival Orchestra.

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Can I Make my Own Will?

by Nick Ash, Managing Director

One of the questions that I am asked most often is: Can I make my own will?

The answer I always give is the same: Yes you can ‌ as long as you follow the rules.

Of course, it is free too, which answers the second of our frequently asked questions: Can I make my will for free?

The real question that you should be asking, though, is: Should I make my own will?

There is no question that, for some people, it is possible to do it. If your circumstances are simple, and you want to pass everything to a spouse, then you could give it a go. Unfortunately, the statistics still show that even this is a high-risk strategy, with over a third of homemade wills failing, as they go through the probate process, leading to costly proceedings to remedy the problems.

If your circumstances are more complex, with children who need guardians, or if you are in a second relationship, then a homemade will could be plain dangerous. It could lead to challenges, disputes and family breakdown after you have passed away.

So, we come to the inevitable answer: Yes, you can make your own will. But why would you? A professionally drafted will, with good advice at the time you make it, will almost always be better than a homemade will from the likes of W. H. Smiths. The savings, in terms of heartache and costs after you have passed away, almost always outweigh the relatively small cost of doing it properly in the first place.

So, if now is time to make your will, give us a call and we will help you write the right will for you.

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Mayor Matthew Lee, Leader of South Kesteven Council, has announced that money has been found to provide the Deepings with a new leisure centre, together with a new office building, similar to Eventus, (on the Northfields industrial estate). Hopefully, this will bring employment to the town. The new leisure centre will be an asset, but it is important that residents state where they think it should be built. The Town Council would like to hear your views on this.

Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping Councillor Mrs Pauline Redshaw to keep all the tolls and taxes. In the 19th Century, the Crown lands of Deeping were sold.

South Kesteven District Council is anxious to encourage and promote retail business in the Deepings, together with the weekly market. It is important that the market is supported, as it is a friendly place, with stall holders happy to help.

Remembrance. Once again, the town has recognised the sacrifice of the service men and women who gave their lives to protect our country. Ceremonies were held on the Riverside Park and The Council joined with the British Legion and the uniformed organisations at the Remembrance service at St Guthlac’s Church.

Market Deeping’s Market Charter dates back to 1220 when Henry III granted it to one William Briwer of Bourn, a relation of the Wake family, in return for a palfrey, (a horse for everyday riding as opposed to a heavy horse for a knight to ride).

By the time you read this, the Christmas Market will have taken place. A huge thank you to the businesses who supported the Mayor’s Tombola by giving prizes, and to all who came and helped by manning road closures, setting up the market stalls and clearing away. The Council hopes the stall holders had a successful day. The Council is anxious that the new Christmas lights have met with approval!

During the reign of Edward III, Thomas Wake married Blanche, (daughter of Henry Plantagenet). When he died, Margaret of Kent became his heir. When she died, her daughter Joan, known as The Lady of Wake, inherited the Manor of Deeping. Now known as Joan of Kent, Joan was received well in Royal circles, and the story of her dropping her garter, which was retrieved by the king, while dancing, was said to influence the forming of the “Order of the Garter”.

Joan’s beauty dazzled the king’s son, Edward, the Black Prince. They were married and had a son who succeeded to the throne as Richard II. Joan of Kent never became queen but she was the first Princess of Wales. On her marriage, all her estates became the property of the Crown. In the reign of Elizabeth I, Lord Burghley managed the estate and was able

The Council is looking forward to seeing you at the Carol Singing Event which will take place in the Market Place on Tuesday December 19th at 7pm, where we will be welcoming The Whittlesey Wind Ensemble to play for us. Afterwards, mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the Town Hall, and I hope to meet you there.

I wish you and yours a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

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It’s Christmas and we want to say ‘Thank You’ and that it has been a pleasure working with all of our clients, family and friends over this past year.

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Best wishes Richard, David and all the team at Liberty Partnership and Liberty Estate Planning.

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Deepings Television 10 High Street

Rosedale Properties 7 High Street

Private Kollection 8 High Street

Shampooch 1c Godsey Lane

The Little Sewing Shop 25a The Precincts

Liberty Partnership 104 Church Street

Briggs Residential 17 Market Place

Beebys 11 High St

The Salon Suite 112-114 Church Street

Caudle House 43 High Street

Oakwood Insurance 13 High Street

A Little Something 3 High Street

Riverside Crafts 83 High Street

Thai on The Square 19 high street

Empire Gym 114 Church Street

Deeping Osteopath 37 Church Street

Animates 4 Stamford Road

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Consumer Advice

Make sure your Christmas stays Merry – not Miserable! “ ‘Tis the season to be jolly” – presents to buy and proudly display under a beautifully decorated tree.

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Christmas is a time when many of us let our guard down, among the excitement leading up to the big day. For opportunist thieves, visible presents under the tree, open car boots full of shopping while loads are being taken into the house, and even the possibility of an unlocked garage, are rich pickings which can turn your Christmas from being “Merry” into “Miserable”!

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Click on Start and then Finish to open Novabench.

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The Best Destinations to Take Pre-school Clare Lockett Children, Outside of School Holidays Travel Counsellor If you have a baby or toddler not yet of school age, then taking them on a break during May, June and September will ensure competitive holiday prices and a reduction in the number of tourists once you get there. Short flights and plenty of interesting sights to explore, yet stay safe, are at the top of the list when it comes to child-friendly getaways, so take a look at our favourite fly-and-flop destinations, which I’m sure your babies and tots will adore.

Port de Sóller, Majorca, Spain This traditional Majorcan village situated on the west coast, next to an arrestingly beautiful horseshoe harbour, provides pampered luxury for both yourself and your children. This sophisticated holiday destination is lined by an inviting sandy beach for children to play, while the pedestrianised promenade offers a child-friendly environment in which to escape the intensity of the midday sun while enjoying an array of cafes, restaurants and shops.

on the island. Moreover, the beach is highly accessible by ramp with a buggy, and hatching turtles can sometimes be seen in early September, scurrying to the safety of the water. Discerning local accommodation choices for visiting the beach include Diana Palace Hotel just twenty minutes’ drive away, where a kids’ pool is part of a host of family-friendly amenities.

Patara, Turkey When taking children closer to school age on holiday, Patara represents a more adventurous, yet hugely rewarding, option for more seasoned young fliers. Gently layered white sand can be found within the country’s largest beach on this south-west stretch, with children particularly enjoying the warm shallow waters and the banks of sand dunes creating endless fun and timeless memories. Away from the beach, bustling local markets and secluded mountain villages provide a distinctly cultural aspect to your trip.

Isola d’Elba, Tuscany, Italy Tuscany’s Elban beaches provide travellers with every imaginable beach type, with your atypical golden sanded coastlines interspersed with rocky shores and well-equipped resorts. These sands are more inviting than ever during the off-peak months, when the holiday crowds have long since dispersed, and you are free to explore the immaculate wonder of the Tuscan coasts.

Cable car rides, informal restaurants, and a range of family accommodation options make this a great choice for an out-of-season beach escape with the little ones.

Ile de Ré, France Creating a myriad of fond memories, a trip to France’s Ile de Ré includes beaches with pools at low tide for children to play in and surf-friendly waves for keen surfer parents. Local markets are available to stock up on snacks for a beach picnic and any required baby changing items, while balmy evenings can be spent strolling along the coastline and enjoying a local ice cream, and perhaps something a little stronger for mum and dad.

Zakynthos, Greece A stay at Gerakas beach is a guaranteed trip of a lifetime with small children in tow. Local inhabitants and tourists alike flock to the sloping shores of the beach in the late afternoon to enjoy one of the finest stretches of sand

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Woven Chords Christmas Concert Stamford’s Community Choir, Woven Chords, with members from Bourne to Boston, will be performing their mesmerising annual Christmas Concert at Stamford Arts Centre on Friday December 8th, starting at 8pm.

Enjoy a vibrant mix of new songs and new arrangements together with traditional Christmas favourites. This will be their first public performance since their exciting new choir director, Emmanuel Omuederiaye, took over this year.

Woven Chords is a mixed choir and is run on the principle that everyone can sing, and that nobody should be excluded from music. This means that there are no auditions, the choir is open to anyone who loves singing, and you don’t have to be able to read music, as all songs are taught by ear. Many of the people who join the

choir have never sung outside their bathroom, but they also have more experienced singers who have sung in other choirs. They are a natural voice choir and believe that if you can speak, then you can sing! They are, at the moment open to new members. Why not check out the website www.wovenchords.com? For more information, contact hilary@wovenchords.com Concert tickets are available from Stamford Arts Centre Box Office @ £8 (£7). www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780 763203.

THE BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE AND SOUTH KESTEVEN ACTING & MUSICAL PLAYERS PROUDLY PRESENT – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Following the fabulous success of Dick Whittington at the Bourne Corn Exchange in 2016, South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players now presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from December 7th – 9th 2017.

This fun and magical family pantomime promises to be a high energy mix of singing, dancing and comedy, coupled with colourful scenery and costumes.

The award-winning amateur dramatic group known as SKAMP feature a hugely talented cast, chorus members from local schools and colleges in Bourne, Morton, Stamford, and special guests, LDC, a local dance troupe sensation.

SKAMP was formed in 2007 by a group of people local to Bourne and Stamford to perform not only musicals, but plays, variety shows and murder mystery evenings.

SKAMP achieved numerous awards for their last production including Best Director, Best Dame, Best Villain, Best Leading Actor, to name a few! The group are also excited to announce their ten year anniversary

of performing quality shows throughout the region.

This will be a traditional family pantomime and a real Christmas treat.

This fantastic production will be taking to the stage at the Bourne Corn Exchange on: Dates & Times:

Thursday 7th December 2017 – 10.30am, 1.30pm & 7.00pm Friday 8th December 2017 – 10.30am, 1.30pm & 7.00pm

Saturday 9th December 2017 – 11.00am, 2.00pm & 7.00pm Tickets: Adult £8.50 / Child £6.00 / Schools £5.00 (20+) / Groups (10+) 11th ticket free / Lap Ticket £1.00 How to book your tickets: Visit, or call the Bourne Corn Exchange on 01778 423579. Visit, or call the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham on 01476 406158.

Book online: www.guildhallartscentre.com Information on other events at the Bourne Corn Exchange can be found at www.facebook.com/ bournecornexchange/

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Events - December 2017 1st - 31st - An exhibition of paintings

by artist Nick Tearle entitled “Standing High out of Shrunken Peat” at John Clare Cottage, Helpston. Nick takes his inspiration from his surrounding agricultural landscape and is particularly drawn to isolated farms and small holdings on the Fens. The Cottage is open: Friday, Saturday and Monday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. (Last entry to the Cottage 2pm).

1st - 2nd - Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Market: a wide variety of gifts on sale plus refreshments and carols. Dec.1st: 6.30pm - 9pm; Dec 2nd: 9am - 4.30pm. Free entry.

2 - Langtoft Primary School Christmas Fayre. Why not go along and support the school at their annual Christmas Fayre? There’s something for everyone: raffle prizes, tombola, craft stalls, games and crafts for the children, hot dogs, refreshments and bar. £1 entrance for adults - children free.

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2 - Thurlby Primary School PTFA Christmas Fayre from 1pm till 3pm at Lawrance Park. The Fayre will be opened by the school children singing Christmas carols and Santa will be making an appearance when you can meet him in his Grotto.

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10th - Rotary Club of Stamford’s Santa

Fun Run in Burghley Park. For full information and to sign up, visit www. stamfordsantafunrun.

11th - Christmas Bingo at Langtoft Village Hall, 7.30pm start: £1 entry, to include mince pies and sausage rolls.

12th -16th - Stamford Shoestring Theatre present “Nell

Gwyne”at Stamford Arts Centre: 7.45pm start. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this fun-packed romp. Tickets £10(£8), from 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.com

13th - Deepings Camera Club , from 7-30pm – 9-30pm at

Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA, welcomes Janet Haines ARPS, whose talk is entitled “My Journey.” All interested in photography are most welcome.

14th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Keith Simpson on

“The Waterton Family of Deeping St James”, starting at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Everyone is welcome. £2 charge for non-members.

14th - Bourne Motor Racing Club’s December presentation is

Christmas Fair from 5-30 -7-30pm.

“A Celebration of BRM.” Three former employees will be sharing photos and experiences from the ’50s to the ’70s. The Owen family, who were the BRM team owners as the ‘Owen Racing Organisation’, will also be attending the evening. Admission by advance ticket only: free to BMRC members, non-members £10 from BMRC website www.bournemotorclub.co.uk/brm. php. Doors at the Corn Exchange open at 7.00 pm and the “Celebration of BRM” presentation will begin at 8.00 pm.

Membership of BMRC remains at £20.00 for 2018. Membership renewals, and for anyone wishing to join the club, will begin at the Club Film night on January 11th.

16th - West Deeping Christmas Tree Festival in St Andrew’s Church - 10.00am – 4.00pm. Festive refreshments will be available. Come along and see our beautiful array of decorated trees. Adults: £2.50, Children under 16: free.

8th - 23rd - Peterborough Christmas Market in Cathedral

19th - Carols around the Christmas tree

9th - Deepings Coffee Club will be hosting

23rd - The Theatre of Widdershins

2nd - Baston Primary School Christmas Fayre. 1pm-3pm: lots of exciting stalls plus refreshments.

3rd - Stamford Quality Market selling arts, crafts, gifts and food from 11am – 3pm at Stamford Arts Centre. Free Entry.

7th - 10th - In its 35th year, Lincoln’s famous Christmas

Market is the most established of all the UK Christmas Markets that are held today. With numerous stalls bringing traditional German fayre, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and much more, it promises to be as big and as popular as ever. For more information, visit www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk.

8th - Market Deeping Community Primary School PTFA Square: approximately 30 stall holders, housed in German-style Christmas huts.

their Christmas meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. Doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start and the speaker is Richard Adams who is a long- time favourite with our members. He will be presenting “A Seasonal Camera” and will doubtless have some beautiful cards for sale. We look forward to welcoming members for a festive treat.

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in Market Deeping, followed by mulled wine in the Town Hall: 7pm. All welcome.

is performing “Three Billy Goats Gruff” with the help of fun, laughter, music and some gorgeous puppets at Stamford Arts Centre: a production suitable for ages 3+ (running time 1hr): 2.30pm start. Tickets £7-50(£6-50), family of four £26, from 01780 763203 or www. stamfordartscentre.com

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Gigs and Musical Events - December 2017 1st - Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys - Folk Music at Stamford Arts

15th - Carols By Candlelight with the Locrian Ensemble, in full

2nd - Sarah O’Brien’s Boys return to the Deeping Stage tonight at 9-30pm.

15th - Lawrence’s “Singaround,” 8pm at the Golden Pheasant,

Centre at 8pm. Tickets £16, (£14), available from the Box Office on 01780 763203.

period costume, at The Key Theatre at 7-30pm: tickets £20.50 visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com for further details.

1 Main Rd, Etton, PE6 7DA – All welcome: acoustic and electric – free.

2nd - The Motown Sensations and The Conmitments are at Stamford Corn Exchange for a night of fantastic music and festive entertaining: The Conmitments play hits that people know and love, and The Sensations are a tribute to the Tamla Motown era of the sixties. Tickets £18-50 (£17-50) available from the Box Office on 01780 766455.

tonight at 9-30pm.

6th - Amplified: an open-mic session for musicians, singers and writers aged between 12 and 25 at Stamford Arts Centre from 4.30pm to 6pm. Further details, contact charlotte@ stamfordartscentre.com.

8th - Woven Chords Christmas Concert at Stamford Arts Centre: 8pm. Tickets £8(£7) from Stamford Arts Centre.

23rd - Ska, Reggae and a variety of chart hits from the Sound

16th – Peterborough-based band, “Leon” at the Deeping Stage 22nd - The Big Band at Christmas: swing into Christmas with

the unique Five Star Swing Band: playing favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic big band treatment from Glenn Miller to Count Basie at Stamford Arts Centre: start 7-30pm. Tickets £16(£14) from 01780 763203 or www.stamfordartscentre.com.

Injectors tonight at the Deeping Stage: 9-30pm.

31st - New Year’s Eve with The Houndogs at Bourne Corn

8th - Folk music at John Clare Cottage with the Lincolnshire

Poachers: offering an eclectic mix of traditional English folksong, songs of work and the common man, their influences include such legends as The Wilson Family and Kimbers Men. 7.30pm start –there will be a licensed bar. Entry by ticket only, £6, from Clare Cottage. For further details, contact Clare Cottage on 01733 253330.

9th - The Deeping Stage welcomes Audios tonight at 9-30pm.

9th – That ’80s Rock Show -The Hair Experience at Stamford

Corn Exchange, 8pm. ’80s nostalgia-filled, Flux Capacitorpowered Time Machine Show, performed by a 7 piece live band, playing all the classics from bands such as Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, KISS, Whitesnake and more. Tickets £18.50 (£17.50), available from the Box Office on 01780 766455.

9th - The Emperor Quartet at Stamford Arts Centre at 7.30pm.

For details of their programme, visit www.stamfordartscentre. com. Tickets £18(£17), under 26s £10.

10th - Relax with Pennyless at Mama Liz’s, Stamford. 4pm 6pm, free.

13th - “Stamford Sings” Christmas Come and Sing at Greatford

Village Hall - 6.45pm - 8pm. £6. Phone 07772055935.

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

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Exchange: tickets £21 to include a fish and chip supper. For further information and tickets, phone 07931478454 or visit www.thehoundhogs.co.uk.

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

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 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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Christmas Quiz 1. On this day in which year was William the

Conqueror crowned at Westminster Abbey?

2. On this day in 1864 the traditional swim in the

Serpentine first took place, in which London

park?

3. In the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”,

what gift did my true love give to me on the

seventh day of Christmas?

4. Who wrote the song “I’m dreaming of a white

Christmas”?

5. Which word, often associated with Christmas,

stems from the Greek word for circle dance?

6. Which English leader prohibited the singing of

Christmas songs?

7. In which country is St. Nicholas called

Sinterklaas?

8. “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast

of Stephen”. In which country was Wenceslas

king?

9. Apparently, while poking at the fire, the

London sweet shop owner Tom Smith got

the inspiration to make what traditional

Christmas accompaniment in 1847?

10. “So this is Christmas” are the first words to

which John Lennon song?

11. What are the names of the Three Wise Men or

The Three Kings?

12. Which ‹Christmas› word means ‹turning of the sun›?

13. Superstition dictates that when making mince

pies for Christmas, one should always stir in

which direction?

14. If you were born on Christmas Day, what would

be your Zodiac sign?

15. In which American state would you find the city

of Bethlehem?

16. Which Christmas carol demands figgy pudding?

17. What was the name of Scrooge’s clerk in “A

Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens?

18. Which country gives a Christmas tree to Britain

every year?

19. Which Christmas gift of the very highest

quality, also known as ‘Oil of Lebanon’, comes

from Oman?

20. The traditional English ‘Father Christmas’ was

not dressed in red. What colour did he wear?

21. Which Italian cake, popular at Christmas,

“belongs to Tony”?

22. What is the other name for the Holly plant? (4 letters) 23. Why were Joseph and the expectant Mary on

the road to Bethleham in the first place?

24. Which plant did the Celts refer to as ‘all healer’?

25. Whose Brummie tones will soon be booming

out, “It’s Chriiiiiiiiiiistmaaaaaaas!”

26. How many presents were given in total in the

“12 Days of Christmas”?

27. How many of Rudolph’s eight companions’

names start with ‘D’?

28. Who was the ‘King of the Jews’ who ordered

the babies to be killed?

29. What is the third line of “I’m dreaming of a white

Christmas”?

30. How did Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?

Hmmm

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1) 1066, 2) Hyde Park, 3) Seven swans a swimming, 4) Irving Berlin, 5) Carol , 6) Oliver Cromwell, 7) The Netherlands, 8) Bohemia (Czech Republic), 9) Christmas crackers, 10) Happy Xmas (War is Over), 11) Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, 12) Yuletide (Yule means wheel in old Norse language), 13) Clockwise, 14) Capricorn, 15) Pennsylvania, 16) ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, 17) Bob Cratchit, 18) Norway, 19) Frankincense, 20) Green. (A sign of the returning spring), 21) Panettone. (Anthony or Tone’s bread), 22) Ilex, 23) To pay tax (and take part in a census), 24) Mistletoe, 25) Noddy Holder, (when Slade will once again be singing “Merry Christmas Everybody”, for the 44th consecutive year!), 26) 364, 27) 3 (Donner, Dancer and Dasher), 28) Herod, 29) Where the treetops glisten and children listen, 30) Deep pan, crisp and even!

Answers:

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Santa’s Sleigh Route 2017 The Deeping Lions and Rotary are pleased to announce their sleigh routes and collection dates for 2017. Father Christmas will be around from 6pm until 9pm at the following places in Market Deeping, Deeping St. James and surrounding villages.

Thursday 30th Nov Peakirk - Glinton Rd, Penwald Court, Rectory

Lane, Chestnut Close, Thorney Road, Firdale Close. Deeping Gate / Suttons Lane - Fairfax Way, Riverside, Deeping Rd,Suttons Lane, Lincoln Rd, Maxey View.

Friday 1st Dec Glinton - .Lincoln Road, Helpston Rd, Farthingstones, Beech Rd, Chestnut Close, Elm Crescent, High St, The Green, North Fen Rd, Rectory Lane, Websters Close, Saddlers 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. Monday 4th Northborough - Maxey Rd, Deeping Gate Rd, Castle

Drive, Claypole Drive, Clare Rd, Crowson Crescent, Castle Drive, St Andrews Rd, Granville Ave, Church View Cl, Lincoln Rd, Church St, Pingle Lane

Tuesday 5th Church St, Bridge St, New Row, Park Rd, Welland Way, Hereward Way, Brownlow Close, Manor Way, Waterton Close, Park Rd, Millfield Rd.

Wednesday 6th Baston ( North of Main St ), Maltby Dr, Frisby Cl, Clare Court, Whattoff Way, Main St, Brudenell Cl, St John’s Cl, Thetford Ave, Mercia Grove, Bede Rd, Hadrian Dr, Chariots Way, Caesar Cl, Appian Way, Fosse Cl. Thursday 7th Baston ( South of Main St ), Pannel Court, Manor Dr, Manor Cl, Cardyke Dr, Rous Court, Aveland Way, Chesham Dr, Mayfield Gdns, Church St.

Friday 8th 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.

Monday 11th Frognall, Spalding Rd, Horsegate, Spalding Rd, Tooley Way, Abel Close, Hall Meadow Rd, Darbyshire Cl, Braeburn Rd, Laxton Close, Churchfield Close, Horsegate.

Tuesday 12th 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’s Way, Beech Close, Hawthorn Close.

Wednesday 13th Lancaster Way & The Brambles, Lancaster Way, Wellington Way, Shackleton Close, Glebe Close, Charter Ave, Kingsgate, Princess Grove, Duchess Dr, Countess Dr, Duke Meadows, Baroness Way, Earl Mews, Baron Mews, Jubilee Dr, Squire Close, Windsor Gardens.

Thursday 14th Linchfield, Thackers Way (E), Crowson Way, Linchfield Rd, Linchfield Close, Fen View Mews, Towning Cl , Knight Cl, Thackers Way (E), Crowson Way, Pendlebury Dr, Swift Cl, Panton Cl, Pawlett Cl, Allen Cl, Feneley Cl, Sewell Cl, The Lees.

Friday 15th Langtoft Village West, West End, Hyde Gardens, Reedman Close, Manor Way, Stowe Rd, Manor Close, Mossop Drive, Scotts Close, Truesdale Gardens, Aquila Way, Ryefield, Barleyfield, Wheatfield, Westfield Way, Dickens Cl.

Monday 18th Langtoft Village East, The Rides, East End, New Road, Cloven Ends, Gibbs Close, Deer Park Rd, Barn Owl Close.

Tuesday 19th 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.

Wednesday 20th Meadow Rd / Thackers Way (W) Burchnall, Meadow Rd, The Meadows, Lark Rise, Robin Close, Linnet Close, Thackers Way (W), Curlew Walk, Swallow Walk, Wren Close, Nightingales, Sweet Close, Fraser Close, Burchnall Close, Marigolds, Bluebells, Primrose, Foxgloves, Teasles, The Brambles, Campion Drive, Cowslip Drive, Sorrell Close, Buttercup Close.

Thursday 21st 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.

Friday 22nd West Deeping & Tallington, King St, The Lane, Main Rd, West Rd, Bainton Rd, Herons Close, Church Lane, St Lawrence Way.

Whilst every effort is made by Lions & Rotary to visit the above locations on the said date adverse weather conditions or other occurrences beyond our control may result in the sleigh being delayed or even cancelled on any given night.

You may also be lucky and find Father Christmas at the Co-op store on December 2nd and 9th, and at the Tesco store on December 16th and 23rd.

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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THIS SEASON’S PANTOMIMES DECEMBER 1st – 5th – BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE - Beauty and the Beast. Bourne Corn Exchange and South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players are proud to present this fun-filled, magical family pantomime, which promises to be a real Christmas treat! For more information and tickets, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.

1st - Jan. 20th - NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE – Cinderella. A dashing prince is hosting a ball and Cinderella would give anything to go, but her stepmother and sisters have other plans. Can Cinderella escape their clutches and, with the help of her Fairy Godmother and best friend Buttons, find true love?

Expect sumptuous costumes, magnificent scenery and a coachload of hilarity, slapstick, song and dance in Kenneth Alan Taylor’s magical “Cinderella”. Prepare to boo, hiss and cheer – oh yes you will! – in this perfect festive treat. For more details and booking, visit www. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

7th - Jan. 7th - KEY THEATRE PETERBOROUGH – Sleeping Beauty. With everything you expect from a Key Theatre pantomime, they return with an all-singing, alldancing month of music madness! This is the enchanting tale of true love, princesses and princes. Adventure and excitement, with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle, and this story has it all. Approximate running time 2hrs.Ticket prices from £10 - £18-50. For more information and booking, phone 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com 4th – Jan. 7th - NEW THEATRE ROYAL, LINCOLN – Aladdin. Join them for a magic carpet ride to the fairy-tale land of Marrakesh; join the fun, laughter and adventures of Dame Donna Kebab, her handsome son Aladdin,

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and comical son, Cous-Cous. Watch this enchanting adventure unfold, but look out for the evil magician, Abanazar, who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the all-powerful magic lamp. Starring Sandi Bogle, Andy Abraham, Alessandro Lubrano, Chris Johnson, Patrick Kearns. For ticket prices and performance times, visit www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or phone 01522 519999.

9th - 31st - SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE, SPALDING – Aladdin. Polka Dot Pantomimes present a magical children’s classic, as they whisk you away on a magic carpet to a far-off land, with this spellbinding family pantomime. Cheer along as Aladdin finds a genie in a lamp who grants him three wishes to make his dreams come true. Full of high energy dance routines, glittering costumes, spectacular scenery, and a great big dollop of audience participation! For further details and to book, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk or phone 01775 764777.

9th – Jan. 7th - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE GRANTHAM –Peter Pan. Let Polka Dot Pantomimes fly you off to the magical world of Neverland, as this enchanting family musical will be full of fun and festive cheer. Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys on their swashbuckling adventure to rid Neverland of the villainous Captain Hook, his bumbling sidekick, Smee, and their crew of dastardly pirates who will enthral audiences of all ages! For further details, visit www. guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.

10th – 30th - THE CRESSET PETERBOROUGH – Snow White. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which is the greatest panto of them all? Snow White of course! This classic promises everything you’ve come to expect from a Cresset panto - songs, music, laughter, magic and bags

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of audience participation. Snow White will be joined by seven very special friends, as they try to defeat the wickedest of wicked queens and reunite our heroine with the dashing Prince Charming. With a fantastic cast, headed by Coronation Street legend, Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts), tickets are already selling fast, so don’t be bashful … book now! For further details and booking, visit www.cresset.co.uk/pantomime or phone 01733 265705.

8th - 31st - ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON – Aladdin. Everything you could wish for in a pantomime, Aladdin is packed with all of the traditional ingredients, including a fabulous cast. Jaymi Hensley from boy band, Union J; Sheila Ferguson from The Three Degrees; and TV star, Paul Nicholas. Plus laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes, and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy. For more information and booking, visit www. royalandderngate.co.uk or phone 01604 624811.

9th - Jan. 14th - THEATRE ROYAL, NOTTINGHAM – Beauty and the Beast. With a sensational cast, led by Sherrie Hewson and Ben Richards, this unmissable family show will be packed with all of the ingredients that the audience have come to expect from the East Midlands’ biggest pantomime; sensational special effects, lots of laughter, stunning costumes and sets, comedy, dancing, and audience participation: quality entertainment for all the family. Book today at www.trch.co.uk or phone 0115 9895555.

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JANUARY 4th – 7th - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE – Rapunzel A Tangled Tale. Polka Dot Pantomimes return to Stamford with this witty, sparkling and truly fabulous pantomime.

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11th - 12th - STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE – Sinbad the Sailor (Adult Panto). The Market Theatre Company is out to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This year, they will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic, Sinbad the Sailor, and his epic adventures across the seas to defeat the one-eyed monster - packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant innuendo! With a minimum of set, props and costume, the fearless company of three will take this traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition.

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Discovering . . . Stagecoach days

Rex Needle

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he sight of a stagecoach today is largely confined to Christmas cards, a romanticised version of travel from centuries past showing a ruddy-faced driver and a collection of merry passengers heading off to celebrate the festive season whereas reality was very different.

Stagecoaches made their appearance on England’s roads in the 17th century but travel was not only extremely uncomfortable because of cramped seating, mud, potholes and puddles on the road, but also dangerous with the possibility of being held up by highwaymen such as Dick Turpin who made rich pickings from passengers until apprehended and hanged for theft in 1739.

Flying coaches using steel spring suspension reduced travelling time making it more attractive to travel and as they needed to make stops to give horses and passengers food and rest and often for an overnight stay, coaching inns sprang up along the route, thus making Market Deeping an important staging point on the road between London and the north and the cross country route between Boston and Stamford.

By 1743, eight stage coaches were passing through Market Deeping each day. The Express called here as it galloped between London and Barton-on-Humber, as did the Royal Mail coach bound for Hull while The Perseverance stopped here every morning on its journeys

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to and from London and Boston and Jackson’s stage coach went through the town on its daily runs between Boston and Stamford.

But the coming of the railways sounded the death knell for stagecoach travel and by 1850 they had gone although many of the old coaching inns remain in business, usually identified by the archways which allowed the coaches to pass through into the stable yard behind the inn where an ostler was waiting to help with the horses.

Two such hostelries can still be seen in the market place at Market Deeping. The Bull Inn on the north side dates from the early 17th century and although much altered over the years still contains a wealth of period detail including the open semi-circular moulded coaching archway on the front. Across the road is the New Inn, built in 1802 of stone with a Collyweston slate roof and now renamed the Deeping Stage, also with that distinctive coaching arch but now leading to an extension of the bar area. Both buildings have been listed Grade II since 1968 as being of special architectural and historic importance and a continuing reminder of those stagecoach days.

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Keep Your Pets Safe over Christmas

by Zoe Reeve from Alder Vets

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s Christmas is upon us again, it’s good to be reminded of the potential hazards for your pets at this time of year.

to cause kidney failure and usually will result in the death of the cat, so please clear up any spillages immediately.

Onions, fruit cakes, mince pies, blue cheese and chocolate are all toxic to your dogs, and be careful with those turkey bones too! Bones can cause choking, constipation, blockages and can damage your dog’s guts. Grapes and their dried products (currants, sultanas and raisins) are toxic to dogs. Ingestion of even a small quantity can cause severe kidney failure.

Alcohol can have a similar effect in dogs, just as it does in their owners when drunk in excess. They can become wobbly and drowsy and, in severe cases, there is a risk of low body temperature, low blood sugar and coma. Dogs may help themselves to any unattended alcohol left lying around over Christmas, so ensure it’s always out of their reach.

Pine needles off Christmas trees can get stuck in your pet’s fur and in the pads of their feet, causing pain and irritation; hoovering up frequently will reduce this risk.

The decorations on the tree can get eaten and cause blockages in the stomach or intestines, sometimes resulting in a Christmas Day visit to the vets! Some decorations will smash or splinter and this can cut the inside of the mouth or injure the gastrointestinal tract.

Chewing through those Christmas lights can also give them a big shock!

Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats, so if you normally use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area that your pet cannot reach. Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems, whilst many varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats, if ingested.

Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) poisoning is very common at this time of year, and we frequently have cases of this in cats. The anti-freeze is very sweet tasting and cats love this taste; sadly, it only takes a very small amount

Please keep all of these toxins out of the way of your pets, so that you can all enjoy the festive season in the best of health.

Merry Christmas from us all at Alders!

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As most of us share Christmas with our families, it is inevitable that some of us will be driving over the festive period. Here are my top ten Christmas tips for motorists who are driving over the holiday period: The weather is unpredictable around wintertime.

Always keep a two second distance from the vehicle in front and multiply it by two in the wet and by ten in ice or snow.

In icy conditions, always use a higher gear, as this provides less power to the wheels and reduces the risk of wheel spin.

There is always a higher police presence over Christmas. Make sure that your driving standard is maintained to the highest level.

Watch out for pedestrians revelling in the festive spirit, as they could be more unpredictable. Keep an eye on your speed and adjust it according to the environment.

Despite a greater police presence on the roads, drink-driving rates inevitably increase around Christmas time. If the car in front is weaving or making sudden irrational movements and the driver displays inconsistent speed control, give them plenty of room. They could be intoxicated…

One of the foremost dangers of driving over Christmas can be black ice. Adjust your speed to the conditions and steer gently with no sharp acceleration or braking.

Whilst grit salt can help thaw out frozen water on the road, it can present a problem in itself. The salt crystals mean less of the tyre touches the ground, reducing grip – so bear this in mind when driving through these areas.

Opportunist thieves are aware that cars could be laden with expensive items around this time of year, so make sure that they are locked away in the boot, (the expensive items, that is, but then again …!).

Car parks are especially busy over Christmas. Take a good look around your vehicle before you get into it and move off, as well as making constant observations when manoeuvring – it could help avoid a costly low speed bump or prevent you injuring a pedestrian. …and finally, having reached your destination safely …

Wrap empty boxes for presents and if/when your child misbehaves or doesn’t listen, throw one of the “presents” on to the fire - at least you’ll see the funny side of it.

Merry Christmas everybody!!

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Christmas or Xmas?

Christmas is also sometimes known as Xmas. Some people don’t think it’s correct to call Christmas ‘Xmas’ as that takes the ‘Christ’ (Jesus) out of Christmas. (As Christmas comes from Christ-Mass, the Church service that celebrated the birth of Jesus.)

But that is not quite right!

In the Greek language and alphabet, the letter that looks like an X is the Greek letter chi / Χ (pronounced ‘kye’ - it rhymes with ‘eye’) which is the first letter of the Greek word for Christ, Christos.

The early church used the first two letters of Christos in the Greek alphabet ‘chi’ and ‘rho’ to create a monogram (symbol) to represent the name of Jesus. This looks like an X with a small p on the top.

The symbol of a fish is sometimes used by Christians (you might see a fish sticker on a car or someone wearing a little fish badge). This comes from the time when the first

Christians had to meet in secret, as the Romans wanted to kill them (before Emperor Constantine became a Christian). Jesus had said that he wanted to make his followers ‘Fishers of Men’, so people started to use that symbol.

When two Christians met, one person drew half a basic fish shape (often using their foot in the dust on the ground) and the other person drew the other half of the fish. The Greek word for fish is ‘Ikthus’ or ‘Ichthys’. There are five Greek letters in the word. It can also make up a sentence of Christian beliefs ‘Ie-sous Christos Theou Huios So-te-r’ which in English means “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour”. The second letter of these five letter is X or Christos!

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Whilst Community Speed Watch has always been in place in Lincolnshire, the scheme was never fully adopted to the degree that communities in our neighbouring counties use it. However, the enhanced scheme was officially unveiled at a Road Safety Summit in Grantham on November 3rd.

With backing from the Lincolnshire Police and Crimes Commissioner, Marc Jones, Lincolnshire residents will now be supported in establishing their own groups to combat speeders.

Speed Watch, which started in 2014, currently operates in 170 of the 507 parishes across the county, and largely involves placing portable speed notification signs in speeding hot spots.

How will it operate?

Now, local residents will be given guidance about buying the proper equipment to operate, and will be offered appropriate training in the use of radar guns to check the speed of passing motorists.

The new scheme is designed not to issue penalties to drivers, but is successful in causing drivers to think about and moderate their speed. Drivers caught speeding by the volunteers will be sent a warning letter and road safety advice under the new enhanced Community Speed Watch Scheme. Repeat offenders will be visited by local Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

How can I get involved?

Information about the scheme and how to register (by any interested group or community), can be found on the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership website.

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