Discovering the Deepings issue 031, January 2018

Issue 31 / January 2018

& surrounding villages

Inside this issue Discovering - an 18th century visitor page 14

Introducing - Pinfold Photographic page 28

The Motoring Column “POWDER” vehicle safety checks page 50

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 C E L E S S

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Introduction

Welcome to Your January Issue.

At the time of writing, we’re still very much wrapped up in 2017 and the final throes of the year, with its Christmas parties, Santa being chauffeured around our streets, the carols and all the end-of term concerts, all of which make it such a fabulous time of year.

In this edition, amongst our regular spread of news, articles and advice, we feature two local businesses, one which has been providing first-class fitness advice and superb facilities for several years, (Empire Gym), and the other, (Pinfold Photographic), which sees Lydia Pinfold just setting out on her own journey. We wish them both the very best for the future.

Those best wishes for future good health, wealth and happiness for the year ahead, go to you all, and thank-you to all of our regular contributors.

I hope you all have an “Extraordinarily Excellent Eighteen”, and enjoy this month’s issue.

Claire x

Already with family organizer in place on kitchen wall and proposed dates of “not to be missed events” already pencilled in, we race through to 2018, looking forwards, with anticipation and much hope.

This first edition of the new year does just that too. There’s plenty of valuable advice from our wonderful contributors, whether it be in the sphere of health issues, legal matters, finance, food, travel, computer issues, motoring, consumer affairs and pets … the list goes on!

It’s been a very challenging year for some of us in many various ways, and we all owe a massive hug and a thank-you to everyone who has helped each other, when times haven’t always been smooth.

Enjoy this month’s offerings, and may your resolutions last well past the second week of January!

John

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Inside

Highlights

6................ Spotlight on Clubs – Deepings

Interact Club – 10 Years old!

8/9........... Empire Gym – Care over Corporation 10.............. Hypnotherapy with Hummingbird 12.............. Slimming World feature 14.............. Discovering … an 18th century visitor 18.............. Travel Column – Spectacular Cruises 20............. Recipe of the Month

– Beef and Lentil Stew

21.............. Seasonal Delights with Vine House Farm

22............. Will and Probate Services.

24/25..... Community Matters 28............. Introducing … Pinfold Photographic 30............. Your Finances – Cash Flow Modelling 32............. Legal Corner – Keep your Wills Updated

33............. The Puzzle Page 34............. The Potting Shed – Gardening Advice 42............. The Technology Site

– 4Gee up your Broadband

44............. Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping

46/47..... Events and Giggs Guide 48............. Pets and Vets – Vaccinations 50............. The Motoring Column

– “POWDER” vehicle safety checks

52/53..... Classified Businesses Directory 54............. Police Patrol – Winter driving advice With thanks to:

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

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Spotlight on Clubs

TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DEEPINGS INTERACT CLUB

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he current school year is a very special one for the Interact Club at The Deepings School, as it marks the club’s tenth anniversary.

Established by the Rotary Club of the Deepings in 2007, it is one of the most successful Interact groups in the region.

Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people aged from twelve to eighteen, that gives them the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun, meaningful service projects while, at the same time, developing leadership skills and encouraging greater involvement in the local community.

There are currently twenty members of the Deepings Interact Club, with Tayla-Mai Tomlinson this year’s president.

Tayla-Mai said: “Being president of Interact and taking part last year has increased my ability to communicate with others and take leadership. I have developed skills that have made me a better person. The most rewarding event we have been involved with is the trip to Wicksteed Park with the children of Chernobyl. Helping those in need has been so rewarding, I am so grateful for this opportunity.”

Other leading officers of the club are vice president - Louise

Sturman; treasurer - Megan Burkitt; secretary - Bradley Harrington and press secretary - Avni Dosa.

The Club organises a number of fundraising activities during the year, the most recent of which was a successful quiz night.

They are also proposing an Era Night, Colour Run and bake sales. Over the ten years the club has been in existence, it has raised many thousands of pounds for good causes.

Members regularly help out at various community events, including the Deepings Rugby Club Bonfire Night and Market Deeping Christmas Market, and some of the members have been out with the Rotary-Lions Santa sleigh.

Interact co-ordinator Tom Johnson, of Deepings Rotary, said: “Interact has been part of my life for the last ten years and the young people who become Interactors are a great credit to Rotary, the Deepings School and to our community. They are conscientious, caring and excellent fund-raisers. They are wonderful ambassadors for our young adults and teenagers, and I wish them well for the future.”

The Interact Club meets in the Sixth Form Centre at The Deepings School, every Tuesday after school during term time.

Rotarians Tom Johnson, front left, and Bill Shaw, front right, with members of the Deepings Interact Club.

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Health

CARE OVER CORPORATION!

by Steve Weston

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very year in January gym membership spikes but New Year resolution statistics from Real buzz.com, Independent News and Business insider UK to name but a few suggest that by March of any year 50% of all New Year resolution gym sign ups stop going to the gym and by July a further 30% fall away.

It seems that the fitness industry at large depends on it, and in January every year large gym chains rely on people whose intentions to work out are at the highest as a New Year dawns, by offering facilities which appeal to casual exercisers, rather than people who instinctively live a fit and healthy lifestyle.

They use the bait of coffee shops, lounges, massage chairs, saunas and steam rooms, and, when their perfect customer takes the bait, thinking they are getting a great gym deal, the wily sales person is on hand to slam the honey trap closed with an annual twelve month contract.

I say “perfect customer” because, if the statistics are to be believed, 70% to 80% of New Year resolution signups stop going to the gym by July and, once you are under contract, you will of course be held rigidly to it.

The survival of the larger corporate facilities appears to depend on it, because the people who pay annual membership, only to eventually stay at home, subsidise the running of such high-cost establishments.

It is suggested that most corporate gyms could not support the numbers of people paying for membership if all of the paying members turned up to use the facility, but if the people who regularly use the gym paid the true running costs, membership fees would be punishingly high.

It is a strange business model isn’t it? A business that succeeds by overselling the product to people who they know won’t use it, in order to keep the price down for the few that actually do. So remember, if your New Year resolution involves improving your fitness, think very hard before signing a twelve month gym agreement.

People are, however, becoming smarter, and interest in smaller, more focussed fitness facilities continues to grow. Smaller gyms focus on the needs of their members, providing a more intimate service, offering more specialised exercises in one or two fitness areas.

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They offer short-term contracts and affordable day, week and monthly rates. They generally provide a friendly, welcoming service in a facility designed for a specific membership number, and they manage memberships to ensure all who use the facility get value for money. In fact, in the small gym sector, it is the quality of the product and the warmth of the welcome from staff and members alike that encourages New Year resolution gym-goers to stay on track with their fitness programme, even after the end of a short-term agreement.

Smaller gyms control membership numbers and keep their costs within the means of the membership budget with confidence that the quality of the product, the staff and the facilities will maintain and grow membership at a rate that ensures an optimum training experience, regardless of membership numbers.

Imagine being surrounded by energetic people in a social atmosphere where you are known and everyone

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Over the last three years, we have grown our membership steadily, whilst maintaining the highest level of service to our members. Quality of equipment and ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in respect of training techniques is a keystone in our future success.

The importance of comfort, during and after training, is high on our list of priorities, and is reflected in our air-conditioned training rooms, our five star changing facilities, and our focus on cleanliness and hygiene.

We do not seek to tie New Year gym-goers into longterm contracts, preferring to offer a short-term solution which gives sufficient time for the new gym-goer to establish a fitness routine in the comfort of a clean and welcoming facility. We offer advice and support to members to ensure they have every opportunity to succeed in achieving their fitness goals, and we are confident in our ability to maintain memberships on the basis of sound customer service, and hence the reason our agreements offer only a short-term commitment.

is friendly. The space itself is attractive, clean, fresh and upscale. The equipment is well maintained and varied. Your gym or class experience is enhanced and supported by amazing instructors who are in the gym, available at all times to offer advice and answer your questions. Motivational music is playing and, for an hour, you push yourself to your limits in a unique blend of fun, intensity and camaraderie.

This is the small gym experience and is what makes Market Deeping’s Empire Gym different. Indeed, Greater Peterborough is home to many fine, privately-run fitness

If you feel the need to improve your fitness in 2018, I believe there is not a more suitable environment locally in which to start your journey. Come and visit us during January and see for yourself; I can guarantee you a warm welcome and an honest opinion.

Happy New Year. See you in the gym?

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Your Health

New Year - New Positive Body Image

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

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appy New Year........ How do you perceive yourself?

Do you ever look in the mirror and love the reflection staring back at you? Appreciate being alive and well, or do you just concentrate on negatives?

Do these sound familiar …“I need to be thinner”, “I wish I looked like that picture I saw on my phone earlier”, “Why do I look like this?”

With the constant bombardment of social media, materialism and comparing ourselves to others, we end up giving ourselves such a hard time. Truth is, we are incredible. We are all different, individual and have our own gifts that we may or may not choose to share.

How about spending time truly appreciating yourself? Look

at those things you like about yourself; look in the mirror and be kind to that reflection staring back at you. I mean, really look.

Find three good things you like about your appearance and say them out loud. Acknowledge that great thing about you. Put it out there, making it part of your daily routine, after your shower, when you do your hair or after brushing your teeth. After seven days, you may be surprised at how much you now believe that feeling.

The brain loves repetition and is changing all the time. Give yourself a reason to feel good about yourself, instead of beating yourself up about the wrong bits.

In February, I have been given the opportunity to host a showing of the documentary, “Embrace”,

with Claryn Nicholas, a self-care and transformation coach from Bourne. This documentary explores the serious issue of body image, and aims to become a resource available in UK schools and to inspire life-changing body image conversations in the classroom.

This will be shown at Bourne Corn Exchange on February 22nd, from 6.30pm. For tickets, please go to Hummingbird Hypnotherapy on Facebook and click on “Events”.

Grab a friend or a relative and come along for an informative and mind-changing night out.

For further information on the benefits of hypnotherapy for children and adults, further information can be found at www. hummingbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk

Here’s to a Positive 2018!

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“Shoot for the Moon this January!”

– Aim High and get Support is the Key People starting a weight-loss programme this January need to have faith in aiming for their ideal weight, after a study found that people who set ambitious targets lose almost twice as much weight in twelve months.

Cheryl Hall and Debbie Halsey, who are Slimming World consultants for the Deepings, are preparing for a busy January, as many people vow to pursue their New Year’s resolution, to make this the year that they achieve their dream weight. They say the latest research, conducted by Slimming World, shows that people in the Deepings shouldn’t feel limited by past weightloss attempts, and should instead aim high for the weight they would love to be, and get the support they need to achieve it.

The national study of 24,457 people with a BMI (body mass index) in the “obese” category looked at the impact of target-setting, and found that the more ambitious the target, the more weight people lose – regardless of their starting weight.

In our local community, 50% of people are struggling with their weight, (compared to 64% nationally). Cheryl and Debbie say that their Slimming World groups are the best place to get

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Cheryl and Debbie both know what it’s like to struggle with your weight, both having lost between them eight and a half stone, and understand what an enormous difference this can make to how slimmers feel. They offer the right kind of support that can help people achieve their weight loss goals.

Cheryl and Debbie are at The Deepings School on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to welcome as many people to their groups. They look forward to helping you make 2018 your year for success. Shoot for the moon! For more details, contact Cheryl or Debbie.

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motivational support, along with care and camaraderie, to learn to make simple, healthy changes to lose weight … and keep it off! They say, “No dream is out of reach at Slimming World.

Whether it’s to lose ten pounds or ten stone, fit into a size twelve dress or a suit you’ve grown out of, run around with the kids or run a 10K race – together, we and the members of the Deepings Slimming World groups can help get you there! We never tell members what they should weigh, and so all new members choose their own target weight when they join. However much you’d love to lose, we know how much more motivating it is when you’re aiming for the weight that you dream to be, rather than the weight you’re told you should be, or think is easily achievable – and now we have the research to prove it!”

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History

Discovering . . . an 18th century visitor

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glimpse of England in times past is recorded by many inveterate travellers of an inquisitive nature who traversed the land asking questions and making notes about what they saw. Among the most famous were Daniel Defoe (1660-1731) and William Cobbett (17631835) but there were others with sufficient time on their hands to make such journeys and we are grateful to the Hon John Byng (1742-1813) who made an incursion into the Deepings although he later wrote that he had heartily disliked the experience.

Byng, later the 5th Viscount Torrington, came from a distinguished naval family but spent 25 years in the army, afterwards working for the Inland Revenue, and it was in middle age that this rather crusty gentleman began to explore his own country, usually travelling on horseback accompanied by a servant and a dog, and keeping a detailed journal recording his observations on the landscape and buildings he saw and the people he met.

He missed his home comforts during his journeying as well as the amenities of London life but his expectations of rural hospitality and service seem to have been set rather too high. His diaries, however, have left us a realistic picture of what travel was like in Georgian England during the late 18th century with rough roads and frequently rough inns.

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Byng arrived at Market Deeping on in June 1791 and described it as “a mean, long town in a very low, damp situation”. He does not record the name of the hostelry where he stayed but his experience is remembered in some detail. “The landlord of the inn was civil but his wine undrinkable. The bedroom was cold and miserable with a horrid putridity of blankets, over which I prudently poured part of my half pint of brandy as I have often done in Wales. I was up early, glad to quit my nasty bed.

Happy in a fine day, I hastened my departure from a miserable inn where I was sure I had caught a cold.”

Thus ended Byng’s unfortunate stay in Market Deeping which left him feeling unwell for the rest of his journey “having a sore throat and headache for which I gargled much and at bedtime took several analeptic pills which gave me through the night a violent perspiration during which I tossed and tumbled in a bewildered state”.

His appetite, however, was apparently unimpaired because at his next stop he ate “a hearty dinner of boiled fowls, roast beef and young potatoes, which all travellers should certainly do, particularly on a Sunday”.

Archive photograph from 1999 of Market Deeping, now a busy and attractive market town.

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LET’S GET STARTED!

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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aving the motivation or intention to be fit is one thing; acting on the motivation is another. The more motivated you are, the easier it is to take action and realize your fitness goals.

A University of Georgia study of people who reported persistent fatigue found that those who rode a stationary bike three times a week at low intensity got a bigger energy boost than those who didn’t exercise.

Here are five top tips to help you get motivated and reach your goals this year.

“I’m getting nowhere, so why bother?” First of all, swap the carrot for the stick. You didn’t gain ten pounds in ten days, so it might take a while to lose it. Look beyond the scale.

Remind yourself that the benefits of exercise — being healthier, happier, and living longer — are so much greater than the weight loss. But if you do want to lose weight, raise your game: Pick up your walking pace or add reps or sets.

“I’m too far from my goal, so why start?” Just by doing exercise a little more every day, you can shrink your waist in twelve weeks. Doing as little as thirty minutes exercise, three times a week can give you fantastic results without dieting. Break up your goal into smaller units. Little victories, like dropping a pound a week or running an extra minute without stopping, will fuel your momentum.

“I hate cardio.” Swap endless treadmill time for circuits.

According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, circuit training beats aerobic exercise for building upper-body strength, while giving an equal boost in cardio capacity. Our ladies gym does all of this in just thirty minutes.

“I don’t have the energy.” Exercising at even a very easy pace will give you more energy than if you sit it out.

“I just don’t have the time.” You can actually get an effective, total body workout in just thirty minutes. The timetrimming trick: intervals. Our instructors understand what it is like to be a busy woman in our modern world and can tailor your exercise plan to suit your time constraints.

Give yourself a visual. So now you’re feeling super motivated, you’re ready and raring to go, give yourself a visual. Get out those jeans or skirt from your wardrobe, hang it in a place where you are going to see it every day.

This will be a constant reminder that you are on a mission to look good and feel great. Start visualising how it will feel and look on you; imagine how super confident you are going to feel.

The gym team at Renu are here for you, to motivate you, to give encouragement and support. We want you to feel incredible. If you need any help or support, please ask.

We are behind you every single step of the way, let’s make this your year!

“YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES.” Come and find out how you can manage your weight and feel more energised … ALL YEAR! “BEATING BELLY FAT” is the subject of our next wellbeing talk.

CELEBRATING 11 YEARS

Tuesday 9th January at 11.45 am and Wednesday 10th January at 6.30pm Please book your place on 01778 423923

Talks are free of charge, but we do welcome any donations to our nominated charity, Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Health

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Retrain Your Brain with Hypnotherapy

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ave you ever wished you could change certain aspects of your life? With the use of hypnotherapy you can! By retraining your brain to help you turn negative thoughts and behaviours into positive ones, hypnotherapy will empower you to take control of chosen areas of your life … and be HAPPY!

H – Habits: Do you keep eating unhealthy foods and don’t know why? Do you eat, even when you are not hungry? Do you lose weight only to put it all back on again?

A – Addictions: Is your day filled with compulsive activities and behaviours? Do you feel compelled to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, or clean your home excessively?

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Y – You: Does everyone in your life come first, leaving you without any “me” time? Are you overwhelmed by the everyday stresses and strains of life? Who is responsible for making the positive changes you desire?

If you have identified with, or answered “yes” to any of the above and want to find out how hypnotherapy may help you to change your life, call the Wellhead Practice now to arrange your free telephone consultation with Dr. Jacqueline Preston and find out more!

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Travel

Some of the World’s Most Spectacular Scenic Cruises

Clare Lockett

Travel Counsellor

If you’ve never set sail on a cruise ship before, you might be surprised by what you’ll find. Imagining tiny rooms?

Lukewarm dinner? Nothing to do? Instead, picture immaculate staterooms with balconies, so you can feel the sea breeze. Fine-dining to rival on-shore restaurants. And thrilling entertainment from Broadway shows to language lessons, to climbing walls.

Antarctica If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, a cruise to the far-flung icy lands of Antarctica could be the trip you’re looking for. From the boundless snowy landscape to the loveable resident penguins, Antarctic voyages are rare and unforgettable yet the experience is no longer purely the domain of intrepid explorers, with some amazing niche cruises on offer for passengers with a sense of adventure.

Cruise holidays aren’t all organised fun and non-stop entertainment though; sometimes it’s the scenery that makes a cruise so special.

The simple pleasure of watching the world go by as you drift along a river with drink in hand. The excitement of spotting an unknown shore come into view for the first time. These can be what cruise dreams are made of.

With so many worldwide destinations to choose from, we’ve put together some of the most spectacular sights you can see on a cruise to inspire your next choice...

Chile Journey to the ends of the earth with a small ship cruise around the tip of South America. Chile’s Patagonia region is home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery, with jagged mountain peaks, remote valleys and herds of llamas.

The freezing glacial lakes and fjords are perfect for exploring in a small vessel, allowing you to get up close with the staggering, other-worldly beauty of this wilderness.

The Norwegian Fjords Travel to the land of the midnight sun and the northern lights to see the breathtaking beauty of Norway’s fjords.

Carved by glaciers, these deep sea lakes are surrounded by steep, snow-capped mountains, tumbling waterfalls and tiny fishing villages. Amongst the dramatic scenery, the waters of the fjords are beautifully still and calm, broken only by the splashes of seals and whales.

The Amazon We’ve all conjured up scenes of the Amazon in our minds, but immersing yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of this mighty jungle river is a completely different experience! The cries of the howler monkeys, the intensely bright flashes of colour, as birds and butterflies fly past, and the heady humidity of the rainforest all combine to create an exhilarating river cruise experience.

Angkor Wat Cruise along the Mekong River to see one of south-east Asia’s most famous temples, Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest religious monument in the world, as well as an important archaeological site. Built to represent the entire universe, Angkor Wat’s five towers, vast moat and intricate stone carvings are truly spectacular.

The Scottish Hebrides Explore these tiny islands off the west coast of Scotland and you’ll find remote communities, rugged landscapes, and secluded white sandy beaches that wouldn’t look out of place in the Caribbean. Spot dolphins, otters and eagles as you cruise this stunning archipelago and warm yourself on chilly nights with a nip of whisky.

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Eat the Season

Beef & Lentil Stew

This recipe makes the most of seasonal vegetables and is a firm winter favourite with all the family.

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Reduce the heat to low/medium.

Add the carrots, leeks and celery.

Replace lid on the pan and cook the vegetables until soft (approx. 15 mins).

Add the browned beef, tomatoes, stock, seasoning, parsley and lentils.

Simmer gently (with the lid on the pan) for 1-1½ hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve with warm crusty bread.

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Seasonal Delights with Amy at Vine House Farm Beautiful locally grown tulips & daffodils are now in season. Why pay more in the supermarket ,when these have only travelled a few miles?

Plant lore tells us that daffodils bring good fortune to the person who avoids trampling on them, so watch where you step!

Tulips can make a lovely gift for your Valentine with red tulips meaning ‘irresistible love’ & variegated tulips for ‘beautiful eyes’.

ENJOY.... LEEKS Packed with anti-oxidants and vitamins, the mighty leek can help stave off winter colds. It’s also the perfect partner to potatoes and cheese, for deeply satisfying side dishes and suppers. For something a little different, try sautéing with bacon & top with chopped walnuts & pear.

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How Much Does it Cost to Make a Will?

by Nick Ash, Managing Director

We have recently looked at the tricky question of whether or not you can make your own will, and decided that it was probably a bad idea, which neatly brings us on to the question that we are asked more often than any other, “What’s the cost of writing a will?”

Your will for your assets in England and Wales will fall into one of the first three categories. Your foreign will is likely to cost more. Simple Spanish wills can cost from €250 upwards for each person; in France, the average is around €170 per person.

As with most things in life, the answer is not simple, but I will try to give the most concise answer that I can. Over the past twelve years, we have found that our clients will fall into one of four broad categories, and in each of these, their needs will be similar.

If you want to find out more and/or arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your needs, call us on 01778 382723.

Category One: If your circumstances are straightforward, you have no need to protect assets, or do any tax planning, then it is likely that you will fall into this category.

Your will is likely to direct who receives your assets after your death and who should deal with your affairs.

Depending on who you use to write your will, a single person could expect to pay between £100 and £200, and a couple between £200 and £400.

Category Two: Most of our clients fall into this category.

If you are from a blended family, with children from more than one relationship; if you want to protect your assets from interference by the taxman or the local authorities; if you want to protect your children from losing their inheritance to a spouse’s new partner, then this is you.

Clients in this category might pay from £250 to £500 for a single person, or £500 to £800 for a couple.

Category Three: Business owners, clients with “buy-to-let” portfolios and people with assets over £1million, will tend to need more specialist advice, especially when it comes to inheritance tax and mitigating its effects. Whilst it is hard to give a range for specialist advice, I have seen prices that range from £500 to well over £2000 for business continuity and tax planning.

Category Four: Clients with assets overseas. If you own assets in more than one country, it is highly likely that you will need a will in each country in which you own property.

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Deepings Swimming Club’s Medals Feast at Boston Meet Deepings Swimming Club amassed seventy-one medals at the Boston Open Meet, after a stunning weekend of competition in Grantham.

The squad of forty-three, aged from nine to sixteen, won twenty gold, twenty-four silver and twenty-seven bronze medals, as well as achieving numerous county qualifying times.

Among the standout performers were two of the club’s youngest swimmers. Ten-year-old Alex Sadler won seven of his nine races, collecting silver and bronze in the other two. Alex broke three Deepings Swimming Club records in the process, in the 100m and 200m butterfly and 100m backstroke.

Nine-year-old Lucia Karic, the youngest member of the team, topped the podium in the 50m backstroke, 200m backstroke (where she achieved her first-ever county qualifying time) and 200m freestyle. She also took silver in the 200IM.

Also impressing was Bethany EagleBrown, who swam a new club record in the 100m freestyle, as one of her four golds. She dipped under one minute for the first time, at 59.05, making her the fastest fourteen-year-old in Lincolnshire so far this year.

Other age-group gold medal-winning performances came from Anita Wong (50m freestyle), Harry Cardell (200m butterfly), Holly Leggott (200m backstroke), Jessie Spooner (50m backstroke and 100m freestyle) and Tiffany Wong (50m backstroke).

Deepings Swimming Club Head Coach, Lynn Chapman, said: “ I’m delighted that we won medals across the age range, which shows the strength of depth we have at the club with a number of exciting young swimmers coming through. The swimmers supported each other during the two days of racing and really bonded as a team.”

MEN UNITED IN SONG 2018: SUPPORTING PROSTATE CANCER UK New Year, new you? Looking for a fresh challenge, new skills and a great social scene to boot? Then look no further…

Following its phenomenal success over the last couple of years, Men United in Song is back for 2018, once again raising money for Prostate Cancer UK. Launching in February, the project will sign up a minimum of forty local men with a range of previous singing experience (including none), to rehearse over ten weeks for a charity concert at the Cresset Theatre on Saturday April 14th. To date, the project has engaged hundreds of local men, raising many thousands of pounds for the charity – a fantastic result!

Men United in Song is not all about the singing, or even about the fundraising; there’s a fantastic social scene, too! Ultimately, it’s about a group of men getting together in a shared enterprise, which of course is the idea behind Prostate Cancer UK’s Men United campaign, and why the charity seemed such a good fit for the project. William Prideaux, Director of Men United in Song, says, “It’s a real privilege to work with such a cracking bunch of blokes. They take their music making as seriously as their socialising. There’s a real camaraderie among them and a tight-knit aspect to the group makes them a force to be reckoned with”.

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Men United in Song kicks off with introduction sessions at the Key Theatre at the beginning of February.

Absolutely no previous experience is required to join, just a willingness to get stuck in and give it a go. “We’re not looking for a Gary Barlow or an Alfie Boe,” says William Prideaux, “just guys who want to come along and enjoy singing together. Until you’ve tried it, you can’t understand the buzz singing can bring. We’re not looking for 100% in musicality, but 100% in enthusiasm! Come along to an introduction session and find out more; we’re convinced those who do will enjoy themselves and discover how great singing can be!”

For further information contact Jo on 01733 425194 or e-mail info@peterboroughmvchoir.org.uk Introduction sessions will be at the Key Theatre, Peterborough on Thursday February 1st, (6.30pm - 9pm), Friday February 2nd, (6.30pm - 9pm) and Saturday February 3rd, (10.30am - 12.30pm). Please call/e-mail to register.

Rehearsals will be on Thursday evenings from 7.45pm 9.45pm at the John Mansfield Campus, Western Avenue, Peterborough PE1 4HX. The Men United in Song concert will be at Peterborough’s Cresset Theatre at 7.30pm on Saturday April 14th, 2018. january 2018

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY FOR FAITH Christmas came a little early for six-year-old Faith McLennan of Maxey.

Faith suffers from cerebral palsy, which affects all four limbs, and her parents Caroline Brewster and Lee McLennan wanted her to have an iJoy Ride, a hi-tech exercise machine designed for indoor rider training but also, most significantly from Faith’s point of view, designed to improve core balance and tone and condition leg muscles.

It is all the more important for her as, next summer, Faith is set to undergo a major operation - Selective Dorsal Faith McLennan on her iJoy Ride with, from left, Lions Vince and Carol Sterland, sister Tayla , mum Caroline Brewster and Rotary president Alan Kendrick

Rhizotomy - at Bristol Children’s Hospital to improve the muscle stiffness in her limbs which will help make walking easier for her. The iJoy Ride is seen as an excellent way for her to prepare for the operation and beyond.

On hearing Faith’s story, the Rotary Club of the Deepings and the Deepings Lions Club were keen to get involved, and pooled together to purchase an iJoy ride (cost £499) for her.

It has now been delivered to the family home, and mum Caroline said that Faith was so excited when it arrived.

Rotarian, John Lavery, who co-ordinated the project, said: “We were only too pleased to help such a deserving cause and it was so good that both we and the Lions could work together on this project. We hope Faith will have many years of enjoyment from her iJoy Ride machine and we also hope it will help her achieve greater mobility, to enable her to have greater freedom and independence.”

Vince Sterland, treasurer of Deepings Lions, said: “These are the sort of projects we like to help out with. We were pleased to support such a worthy cause to help Faith to improve her mobility. To see the expression on Faith’s face and share her excitement when opening the box makes our fundraising all worthwhile.”

A Royal Welcome

The Peterborough Royals, the city’s first women’s American football team, extend a ‘Royal’ welcome to any ladies wanting to try something new on a Saturday morning!

The team first came together in the summer of 2016 and has since competed in their first flag (a non-contact form of American football) and kitted (full-contact) tournaments against other, more established women’s teams in the country. The ladies are now looking to the future, with an aim to develop their game from the current five-a-side format to the seven-a-side, more commonly practised by women’s teams in the UK. That’s where you come in!

The team is currently preparing to implement their new playbook and start practising for the next tournament in January 2018, meaning now is the perfect time to join.

All kit is provided for players, so there’s no big expense the only thing you need to bring is a positive attitude and suitable footwear! What are you waiting for?

Currently, the Peterborough Royals have a fantastic core of about fifteen dedicated players and three coaches, but there is always room for more! The team is comprised of members from a vast range of backgrounds: from former rugby players to ladies who have never played a team sport in their life; and from university freshers to ladies in their fifties.

American football is so inclusive, with positions for all shapes, sizes and abilities. You don’t have to be an NFL fan to get involved, either – some of the ladies still haven’t even watched a game of American football (other than those they’ve been playing in!). The Royals’ experienced coaches will teach you everything you need to know. j anua ry 2018

You can find the Royals on the field at Stanground Academy on Saturday mornings, from 10am until 1pm.

For more information, message them via Facebook or Twitter, or email peterboroughroyals@gmail.com.

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Your Lifestyle

Introducing - Pinfold Photographic

by Lydia Pinfold

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ello to you all! My name is Lydia Pinfold and I am so excited to be sharing with you an insight into my love for wildlife photography.

In these articles, I will be armed with my camera, laptop and wildlife books, to bring you the diverse wildlife that we, in the Deepings and surrounding areas, can enjoy from our doorsteps, and I’ll also show you areas beyond the Deepings, if you’re willing to travel a little further.

Alongside my images, I will include some facts about the animals, characteristics and how to identify them. To avoid problems when dealing with different lighting/animals while out in the field, I’ll also be providing hints and tips on what you might need to consider when photographing certain animals, depending on what we’re looking for in each month’s article.

From as early as I can remember, I found myself glued to nature books and documentaries by some of my

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TOP TIP & HINT Here are my tips and hints for this month: Tip: Having your mouth slightly open when listening allows you to hear the faintest of animal noises. As I have learnt over time, it is essential to have your ears open as well as your eyes, as the sound of a certain animal can help pinpoint their location and gives the chance for you to hide out of sight, or to have your camera set up and ready to take that one perfect picture!

Hint: Tracks in the mud and disturbed ground can also provide a good understanding of how close the animal is and where their ‘home’ is most likely to be located. nature idols; David Attenborough, Steve Backshall and Steve Irwin, to name a few. I am currently a full-time in-house fashion photographer, but finding and documenting wildlife has been an ever-growing passion for me. After graduating with a Foundation Degree in Photography in 2015, I have since discovered that I can incorporate my two interests and challenge myself to go out and find certain species that I have longed to see in the wild.

My first animal profile will be shown in next month’s article!

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Have you ever considered what your financial future looks like?

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ash flow modelling is an exciting innovation at Liberty Partnership which allows us to assess your current and projected wealth. We will create a detailed picture of your financial position, and forecast what your finances will look like from your current age to a maximum age of one hundred.

We will be thorough, and will consider all of your assets which could include savings, investments, pension funds, future inheritances, state pension provisions and property investments.

We will complete a detailed income and expenditure scenario, which will include your anticipated future expenditure at the point of your retirement.

We will make allowances for investment returns and inflation, and we can even model stock market downturns, and how these events could impact on you.

You will find that the cash flow models that we create are an essential tool, as you will be able to see an accurate visual representation of your finances, both now and in the future, therefore making it easier to make adjustments to accommodate your future goals and aspirations.

Once the cash flow model has been created, this is just the starting point, as your advisor will continue to work with you and update your personal model to reflect changes to your circumstances.

The cash flow model will be presented to you and you will be able to understand it, we promise ‌ you really will!

We are certain that this will change how you plan your financial future.

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any people put off making a will. However, making your first will and reviewing it from time to time gives you a lot of reassurance about what happens to your estate when you die.

Without a will, your estate may not go to the loved ones intended. This is particularly the case where couples live together but are not married. There is no such thing as “common law husband and wife”, and so it is particularly important that cohabitees give serious thought to making wills to protect one another. It is cheaper than challenging an estate for instance, which involves considerable cost and risk.

Where a person dies without a valid will, their estate will be distributed according to certain rules called the ‘Intestacy Rules’. If a person dies without a will, they are described as an ‘intestate person’.

Many people think that, if they are married, their estate would automatically go to their spouse. However, this is not correct.

For instance, if an estate is worth more than £250,000, then your spouse will not inherit the whole estate, unless you have made a valid will.

All of us should make a will to safeguard our wishes upon death, otherwise those who we wish to benefit may lose out.

As well as making sure that your estate passes to your loved ones, wills can be used as important tools for inheritance tax planning and care home fees planning, but specialist advice is required.

If a person makes a will which is not valid, he will be regarded as an intestate person and his estate will be distributed as per Intestacy Rules, and not in accordance with the wishes expressed in his invalid will. The validity of a will is therefore very important. To be valid, not only must the will be properly drafted, but also signed in accordance with strict legal requirements.

Only couples who are married or civil partners and perhaps other close relatives can inherit under the Intestacy Rules. Anyone who is divorced would not be able to inherit. A person who is separated, however, would be able to inherit under the rules.

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All the answers to the following questions begin with the letter A, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given.

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13) Who was the Greek Goddess of Love?

Which pop group had the most number one singles in the UK charts in the seventies?

Answer – Abba

What's minus 273.15 degrees Celsius better known as? Answer – Absolute (Zero).

14) What constellation is called the Water Bearer?

3) Which television comedy series saw Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders star as Edina and Patsy?

4) The Khyber Pass joins Pakistan with which other country?

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What US state would you arrive in if you headed due north from Hawaii?

What would you fear if you suffered from methyphobia?

15) Which famous mathematician is remembered for inventing a screw?

16) On what river does the city of Florence stand?

17) Which 1981 film, starring Dudley Moore, saw Sir John Gielgud win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as Hobson the butler?

18) What name is given to the first day of Lent?

19) In 1937, what became the first frozen food available in Britain?

8) What city does Schiphol airport serve?

20) What song does Humphrey Bogart's character famously ask Sam to play in the film ̀Casablancá?

10) Who wrote ̀The Ugly Ducklinǵ and ̀The Emperor's New Clotheś?

22) What is the geographical term for a ring-shaped coral island?

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Who wrote ̀Little Womeń?

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Which explorer was the first to reach the South Pole?

11) If penultimate means next to last, what is the correct word for second to last?

12) Which Roman wall ran across Scotland, from the Clyde to the Forth?

21) What profession is considered to be the greatest insurance risk in the USA?

23) What nationality was Adolf Hitler?

24) What do the Italians call their motorways?

25) What A is a both a county town and a breed of duck?

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: +3, x4, +8, halve it, +6, 5/9 of it, 40% of it, +11, x2 = ?

2) 33: +87, 70% of it, x4, -88, +25% of it, 90% of it, +15, x2, -59 = ?

3) 97: x4, +986, +1/2 of it, x3, -987, 3/4 of it, +875, +1/4 of it, +768 = ?

ANSWERS Section A: 3) ‘Absolutely Fabulous’, 4) Afghanistan, 5) Alaska, 6) Alcohol, 7) (Louisa May) Alcott, 8) Amsterdam, 9) (Roald) Amundsen, 10) (Hans Christian) Andersen, 11) Antepenultimate, 12) Antonine Wall, 13) Aphrodite, 14) Aquarius, 15) Archimedes, 16) Arno, 17) ‘Arthur’, 18) Ash (Wednesday), 19) Asparagus, 20) ‘As (Time Goes By’), 21) Astronaut, 22) Atoll, 23) Austrian, 24) Autostrada, 25) Aylesbury. Section B 1) 46, 2) 529, 3) 6733.

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The Potting Shed Although there are one or two jobs that you can do, January is a good time for sitting by the fire with a nice cup of tea and organise a planting plan for what you would like to grow and where you are going to grow it. Take stock of what grew well last year, or if you have an allotment, what success other growers had that you would maybe like to try growing. How about trying to grow something a little unusual for a change; away from your usual standard fruit and veg, and order seeds now? You can work on a three year crop rotation: crop rotation prevents the soil from becoming exhausted from growing the same crop, continually taking the same nutrients out of the soil. It also reduces the risk of pests and diseases becoming established and then finding them very difficult to eradicate.

after brassicas, where the nitrogen content has been depleted.

The three year crop rotation involves the following:

• Support Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli;

Year 1: Peas, beans and fruiting vegetables: peas and beans absorb nitrogen from the air and store it in the roots –leaving the roots in after harvesting benefits next year’s crop.

• Protect plants form cold and check stakes and ties;

Year 2: Brassicas –are nitrogen-hungry; grow them where last year’s peas and beans grew. They are also susceptible to club root (a soil-borne fungus), so moving them around helps keep this at bay.

Year 3: Roots, tubers, onions and leaves: these crops do not have a particular “thirst” for nitrogen so it is good to grow them

Towards the end of the month, seed potatoes should be available and you can start chitting them in seed trays ready for planting. Other jobs that can be carried out are:• Pruning apple and pear trees, but not stone fruits such as cherry and damson; they should be summer pruned • Plant bare-rooted trees and bushes; • Rhubarb can be forced, using pots or an upturned bucket, making sure any holes are covered to completely cut out the light. What could be tastier than pale pink sticks of rhubarb harvested in late February?

• Start a bean trench by digging down about 60cm and then start filling it with your organic kitchen waste.Each time you add a batch of waste, cover with a layer of soil: continue until the trench is full and leave it to rot down.

It’s a good time of year for a spot of cleaning: seed trays and plant pots can be cleaned with a mild bleach solution to kill diseases that may have carried over to the new seedlings.

Happy gardening for 2018!

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little over a year ago, I wrote an article that discussed the use of 4G broadband in areas where the standard broadband services were poor. Although many additional rural areas have been improved since then, there are still many home and business owners in South Lincolnshire who still struggle with poor broadband speeds via their phone lines.

Since writing that article, I have installed many 4G networks in the villages around Bourne into areas where the 4G signal is strong and a reliable service is available.

Speeds from 30 to 75mbps have been achieved in areas where the customers were limping along on under 2mbps and sometimes less than 1mbps via their BT lines.

This 4GEE Home service from EE has improved in recent months and they now offer two types of modem, both with wireless and wired LAN connectivity.

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they now have plans from 10Gb a month to a chunky 200Gb per month for data-heavy families with teenagers.

• To test the speed, open an internet browser on your phone and go to the website http:// speedof.me

This is still far more expensive than receiving broadband via your standard BT phone line but may be worth the cost for some families and businesses, as life seems to revolve around internet access more and more as the months pass.

Run the SpeedOf.Me test at least three to four times to see what speed you can achieve via 4G. Note that the speed will vary at various locations in the house/ office so you should look for the best signal, and this will be where to install your 4G router.

How Do I Test for Availability of the Service?

If the tests go well and you want to switch, then you can place an order direct with EE and your device normally ships within a couple of days. You do not have to cancel your existing broadband to do this, as the service does not require your land line to be reassigned.

Of course, this service is only available to those that have a good 4G network signal from EE. • To test for this, you’ll need someone who has an EE enabled device, such as a mobile phone.

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Market Deeping Council News

Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping Councillor Mrs Pauline Redshaw

It was a great pleasure to visit the U3A photography exhibition held in the Green School, Market Deeping .There were some stunning photographs displayed.

It would have been difficult to choose a favourite out of the many categories on show.

Rob and I visited the Forest School which abuts the William Hildyard C.E. School. This is a quiet oasis with trees and winding pathways, a camp fire, (where the highlight of a visit is to toast marshmallows), as well as being a place for crafts and watching wildlife. It is great place for young people to experience outdoor life safely and have fun at the same time.

The town has said farewell to a long-serving retailer. Dick Callow has presided over his barber’s shop in the Market Place for over fifty years. He will be greatly missed, but we hope he will enjoy his well-deserved retirement for many years.

I was privileged to attend a luncheon party organised by the Rector of St Guthlac’s Church, Philip Brent, for Nicholas, Bishop of Grantham, at Market Deeping Town Hall. The discussions revolved round how the community can help and support itself, especially when life gets confusing and difficult.

Looking round Market Deeping and the surrounding area, there are many voluntary groups that do help, such as Age Concern, sports clubs, friendship groups, youth organisations, plus the schools and the churches. All extend the hand of friendship and support to those who seek it, but there is still more that could 44

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be done for people who are lonely, sick or struggling to cope with the stresses of life. Please let someone know if you need support, or know of someone who does.

During the Christmas market, a Christmas tree festival was held in the Town Hall Chambers. It is always a pleasure to see the different kinds of trees and their decorations. All were winners.

A huge thank you to those groups who supported it. The Christmas market is now over for another year and it was very successful. Our thanks go to all the businesses that supported the council in its effort to bring people to the town. The Council is proud of the town and want others to come and enjoy it as well. It is also pleased with the new Christmas lights and hopes others like them too.

The Christmas tree stands tall, presiding over the Market Place. The Council hopes that people will come to the tree to sing carols on Tuesday December 19th at 7o’clock, with the Whittlesea Wind Ensemble accompanying the singing.

There’s an invitation to the Town Hall for mulled wine and mince pies after the singing.

It’s hard to think that another year has gone by, seemingly so quickly, but now we are looking forward to 2018 with all that may happen around us and in the world beyond our shores.

Hopefully, all will be well.

Rob and I wish you all a peaceful and healthy New Year.

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The last few months have been very busy for Market Deeping Town Council.

In October, a new Deputy Clerk was welcomed to the staff team, whilst November saw the opening and closing of the Remembrance Gardens, and finished with the Christmas market on the last Sunday. This event was a great success with many new stall traders attending, and the weather being dry, despite very cold. This year, the Council have signed a new five year contract for the Christmas lights which has seen a change to the motifs. Not only have they changed to gold and warm white, but they also twinkle.

Much time during this period, has been spent discussing the budget for the next financial year. This is something that the councillors take much thought and consideration over, aware that every additional budget item required could increase their residents’ Council Tax payments. This year, the draft budget is looking to have a small increase.

Residents of Market Deeping are invited to attend a public meeting prior to the Council meeting on Wednesday 10th January 2018 at 7.30pm in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Market Place, Market Deeping, to view and discuss the draft budget with the councillors prior to its approval.

In the financial year 2018/19, the Town Council will be responsible for the cutting of the grass verges and it intends to make sure that a better job is done than in 2017, which was the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council. They will be cut monthly from March to October, and the weeds in the kerbs will be sprayed twice during the year. This will be done by a contractor, and the councillors will be regularly checking to see that it is completed as directed in their contract.

On the first Saturday of each month, in collaboration with Deeping St James Parish Council, there is a councillors’ surgery held in the Library, 10am till 12 noon. If you have something you would like to discuss, why not come and put it directly to a councillor? Let them know your views, so that the Town Council can try to work alongside to improve the area. january 2018

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Bourne Corn Exchange Saturday 7th April 2018 - 8.00pm £12.50/£11.50 concessions 3 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF

Tickets are available from the customer service desk within the Bourne Library, or via the Guildhall Arts Centre box office (Grantham) on 01476 406158.

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TUESDAY 15TH MAY 2018 2.00PM £11.00/£10.00 CONCESSIONS 3 ABBEY ROAD, BOURNE, PE10 9EF

Tickets are available from the Bourne Corn Exchange or by calling 01476 406158.

LIVE AT THE BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE! SATURDAY 19TH MAY 2018 - 8PM £13.00 3 ABBEY ROAD, BOURNE, PE10 9EF

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What's On

Events - January 2018 3rd - 6th and 11th - 13th - “Dunsinane” at Peterborough

Cathedral: “Dunsinane” is set in Scotland and takes place just after the death of Macbeth. It follows Siward, Earl of Northumberland, as he faces the challenges of leading an English occupying force and keeping the peace in a country split by warring clans. Malcolm is not the strong king that Scotland needs and Lady Macbeth, who is known by her Gaelic name, Gruach, is very much alive and fighting for her son’s right to the throne. Booking enquiries and times, visit www. masktheatre.co.ukv Tickets £12.50.

5th - 31st - The next art exhibition at John Clare Cottage will

be oil paintings by Market Deeping’s artist in oils, John Mills. His exhibition of local scenes will start on January 5th and close on March 23rd. The Cottage is open: Friday, Saturday and Monday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. (Last entry to the Cottage 2pm.)

5th - New Year “Trad Dance a La France!”The New Year

traditional dance returns with French musicians, Expire, Moussaka and Big Jeans, who will teach and play a range of traditional French dances. Beginners helped all the way. For more information, contact adam@susted.org.uk From 7-30pm at Stamford Arts Centre - tickets £9 (£7).

9th - Deepings Coffee Club - first meeting of 2018 at the Priory

Church Hall, Deeping St. James: doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start. This is their Annual Meeting and an opportunity to look back on what they have been doing for the past 12 months and hear what they plan to get up to in 2018. Visitors are welcome and further details are available from Anne Winstone 01778 344003.

10th - “Photographer of the Year Theme (Mobile Phones)” is

the title of this evening’s talk at Deepings Camera Club, with guest speaker Peter Cheetham: 7-30pm – 9-30pm at Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA. All interested in photography are most welcome.

11th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Steve Critchley,

entitled “Metal Detecting and Archaeology - an Overview”, starting at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Everyone is welcome. £2 charge for non-members.

12th-14th - Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival - a variety of events over the weekend: for details visit www.strawbear.org.uk.

16th - West Deeping Heritage Group’s first meeting of the New Year is entitled “Longthorpe Tower and its medieval wall paintings.” Tour guide and costumed interpreter with the Medieval Sokemen Living History Group, Chris Carr, will talk about the 14th Century Longthorpe Tower and some of the history of the family responsible for commissioning the wall paintings, for which the tower is famous. She will explain the symbolism of the paintings, (the most complete scheme of medieval wall paintings in a domestic setting in Western Europe.) 7 p.m. for refreshments before the talk starts at 7.30 p.m. at the Village Hall, King Street, West Deeping. All welcome 46

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17th - Deepings Camera Club , from 7-30pm – 9-30pm at Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA, welcomes Paul Gallagher, who will be speaking on “Transitions/Landscapes.” All interested in photography are most welcome.

24th - Tonight’s Deepings Camera Club speaker is Paul

Bingham, who will be talking on “Svalbard Days at the North Pole Rim:” 7-30pm – 9-30pm at Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA. All interested in photography are most welcome.

25th - Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of

Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy-tale ballet, “The Snow Queen”, at Peterborough’s Key Theatre. Ballet UK’s renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score. 7pm start, tickets £19, children £13-50 - visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com.

27th - Race Night at Langtoft Village Hall, starting at 7-30pm.

Race card, £5 to include a ploughman’s supper, available from Langtoft Village shop or 7 West End, Langtoft. Please bring your own drinks.

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- A Pint of Poetry: live stand-up poetry evening in the Cellar Bar at Stamford Arts Centre. Come along with a poem you would like to perform or just sit back with a drink and enjoy listening to the poetry of others: 8pm free entry.

31st - Two speakers tonight at Deepings Camera Club

meeting! Peter and Elaine Crichton will be talking about “Ten Hidden Gems.” Meeting at Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA : 7-30pm – 9-30pm. All interested in photography are most welcome.

Forthcoming Events FEBRUARY

1st - In conjunction with the Lincolnshire Rural Touring Scheme, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman are performing in concert at Morton Village Hall at 7-30pm. Twice winners, 2013 and 2016, in the Best Duo category of the BBC Folk Awards, Kathryn and Sean are one of the most popular and respected acts on the British Folk scene. The performance brings a feeling of inclusivity and informality, whilst showcasing a variety of traditional and self-penned songs. Book early for this unique opportunity to see and hear this talented duo, without leaving the village! Tickets: Adults £10.00, 11 – 18yrs £5.00, Under 11yrs free. Call 01778 570370 or e-mail rexcons@aol.com to reserve.

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Gigs and Musical Events - January 2018 2nd – “Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles

music, all styles - 7.30pm at the Red Lion, West Deeping. For further details: 01733 253347.

and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle.

Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115, e-mail dean.hardy880@ btinternet.com

25th - Acoustic Cafe Open Mic session at John Clare Cottage

3rd - 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.

4th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Mike Cotton, Martin Nickless, Rex O’Dell and Bill Coleman.

Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

4th - Open mic, Voodoo Unplugged – 8pm to 11.30pm at

Mama Liz’s, 9a North St, Stamford, hosted by Dave Bailey and Steve Gibbs - for further information, e-mail david.bailey20@ btinternet.com.

cafe, Woodgate, Peterborough, PE6 7ED: 6.30pm for 7pm start.

For further details, phone the organiser: Rev.Dave Maylor (blues guitar) 01733 253330.

27th - Pennyless play at the Rotary Club Burns Night Supper at Tallington Lakes. For tickets, contact Fred Sandall on 07749 420943.

28th - Glasshouse Acoustic at the Key Theatre, Peterborough, 2pm – 5-30 pm at the 1st floor Riverside Bar area: a familyfriendly and free afternoon of local acoustic talent from around the region. Today’s line up is: Tom Wright, Meg McPartlin’ and Brotherhoods Roundabout. For more information, visit www. glasshouseacoustic.org.uk.

31st - Fairport Convention at The Key Theatre, Peterborough:

This year’s Winter Tour will feature a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and new material from their most recent studio album “50:50@50”, celebrating their Golden anniversary.

The concerts will also feature an opening performance by the wonderful singer / songwriter duo Winter Wilson, who have become favourites on the folk scene in the UK and as far away as Australia. 7-30pm start, tickets £26.50 - visit www.vivacitypeterborough.com.

6th - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall,

1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9LQ, (please note the change of venue.) First-class Country singers from around the UK; this month Lainey West: 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.

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7th - Pennyless go Appalachian at Mama Liz’s with dancers.

4pm - 6pm – free.

12th-14th - Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival Friday night concert

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

at the Ivy Leaf Club, Gracious Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AP featuring Luke Jackson, Vicki Swan & Johnny Dyer and Kim Lowings and the Greenwood: 8pm to 11.30pm (doors open 7.30pm) - tickets £10 from 07857 357970 or book (with £1.50 fee) on the website www.strawbear.org.uk

13th - Boxwood and Brass at Stamford Arts Centre: a group

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

formed in 2013 to recreate “harmoniemusik.” In the late 18th century in Central Europe, wealthy patrons adopted the harmonie as their resident musicians: a harmonie was a wind band based around a pair of clarinets. For further information, visit www.stamfordartscentre.com Tickets£18 (£17); £10 (U26s.)

15th - Lawrence’s “Singaround,” 8pm at the Golden Pheasant, 1 Main Rd, Etton, PE6 7DA – All welcome: acoustic and electric free - 8pm.

25th - Lawrence’s “Singaround”: acoustic-only songs and 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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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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Vaccinate Your Pets - They’ll Love You For It!

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nfectious diseases used to kill thousands of pets every year until the introduction of vaccinations. We do still see cases in practice, but there are fewer outbreaks of diseases than there were years ago, as most owners will now vaccinate their pets. However, this needs to be continued, otherwise we will end up with a similar situation to the human disease of measles, which has resulted from children not being protected with the MMR vaccine.

It is worth remembering that many of the diseases which we vaccinate against are killers; puppies that contract parvovirus can easily die from the disease, and other diseases, including distemper and infectious hepatitis, can be potentially fatal to dogs. Parvovirus, distemper and infectious hepatitis are now licensed for use every three years, but the leptospirosis and the kennel cough vaccination is still licensed to give annually, so your dog does need to be seen by a vet every year. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means that it can be passed from animal to human; it can cause a very serious infection in humans called Weil’s disease.

yearly and is combined with the myxomatosis vaccine, and the VHD strain 2 is licensed six-monthly, so two injections are needed every year.

With any drug which is given, there is always the possibility of an adverse reaction, but serious adverse reactions are extremely rare. All vaccinations have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they are safe for our animals, and although some animals may still have a degree of immunity against a disease after the annual recommendations, it is still advised to keep vaccinating at the licensed time. Some people prefer to use homeopathic vaccines for their pets, but we have seen dogs still contracting diseases, following these vaccines, and there is also no evidence to suggest that homeopathic vaccines are powerful enough to prevent infectious diseases.

Prevention is better than cure, so please get your pets booked in with a vet if they have lapsed with any of their vaccines.

In cats, we routinely vaccinate against cat flu, leukaemia and panleucopenia. If an unvaccinated cat contracts cat flu, it can be very unpleasant for the cat; it is highly contagious to other unvaccinated cats, and it can be fatal in kittens. Leukaemia and panleucopenia are potentially fatal diseases and cats require yearly injections for prevention of all of these.

In rabbits, there are two diseases to vaccinate against; myxomatosis which is very common in the UK and is usually fatal, and VHD (viral haemorrhagic disease), which is also fatal if contracted, and doesn’t usually give any symptoms before the death of the rabbit. There are now two strains of VHD that can be vaccinated against; the VHD strain 1 is vaccinated

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Now January is here, we are well and truly into the worst motoring weather of the year, and you need to make sure that your vehicle is in tip top condition. An easy way to remember the essential safety checks is to use the acronym, POWDER, which is used by the police and advanced motorists and taken from “Roadcraft”, the police driver’s handbook. These checks only take a few minutes and help you ensure that your vehicle is always fit to drive.

Mandatory running lights (side lights, main and dipped beam).

Brake and reversing lights.

Indicators and hazard warning lights.

Number plate light (rear).

High intensity lights.

Emergency warning lights (blue, headlight flash; rear red, police cars only).

Interior – instrument warning lights.

Petrol Ensure that you have sufficient petrol,

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Oil

Check the oil level and make sure the filler cap and dipstick are secure.

Water

Check the radiator water level, including the coolant/antifreeze mixture.

Damage

Complete a visual examination of the exterior of your vehicle, looking for insecure items or damage. Check the windscreen for stone chips and cracks.

Electrics Verify the operation of your vehicle’s

electrical system.

Audible warning systems (horn/two tone horns).

Windscreen wipers (front and rear).

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Wheels- wheel nuts secured to correct torque setting.

Tyres – tread depth at least 1.6mm across 75% of the tyre, with no cuts or bulges in the tyre wall. Check tyre pressures.

Keep your car in good running condition, and it will keep you safe and in control on the road. It takes a short amount of time to check these important functions, but can save money, fuel and even lives in the long run. These checks do not replace regular servicing by a competent mechanic, where many other safety checks and vehicle adjustments are made.

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Winter Motoring Tips

by Sergeant 600 Rachel Blackwell

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incolnshire has one of the highest rates of road collisions and road deaths in the whole country.

In January 2017, three people lost their life on Lincolnshire’s roads. Closer to home, in the same month, there were sixty-five collisions across the Bourne and Stamford area, nineteen of which resulted in injury.

The road surface may be slippery, which can increase your stopping distance on icy roads up to ten times, compared to when on a dry road surface.

Winter road conditions require a different approach to driving and mean it’s that time of year to give your car a winter M.O.T. to ensure its suitability for the changing weather. Most of these points seem obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many of the following were factors in the accidents that happened locally.

• Equipment - Equip yourself with a torch, blanket, de-icer, warm clothing and snacks, in case of any unexpected longer journey times.

Vehicle Maintenance • Lights - Make sure your lights are in good working order.

Are they clean / free from grime which would diminish their brightness?

• Tyres - Ensure there is sufficient tread on your tyres and that they are inflated to the correct level. Remember the simple 20p coin test, where the outer band of the coin should be obscured when inserted into the tread if it is above the legal limit. Tyres well maintained could be the difference between avoiding a collision and serious injury.

• Screen wash - The screen wash bottle should be topped up and at a concentration that does not freeze.

• Heating - Heating in your car should be in good working order so the windscreen can be demisted and to prevent you from freezing.

• Vision - Before setting off, check all your windows and mirrors are clear so you have an unrestricted view of the road.

Vehicle Security Pre-heating your vehicle on your drive might give you the added time advantage in terms of being defrosted in time for you to leave, but we regularly see local vehicles stolen by opportunist thieves who operate after a frosty night, trawling to look for cars running on driveways.

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 54

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