Discovering the Deepings issue 042, December 2018

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Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas!

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Issue 42 / December 2018

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Inside this issue Hummingbird Can Help With Those Resolutions page 12

Reasons to Market Your Property Before Christmas

National Recognition for Will and Probate Services

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page 44

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Introduction

Welcome to Your December Issue.

What did Adam say to his wife on the day before Christmas? “It’s Christmas, Eve!” How come I’ve reached the age I am and have never heard this one before?

Anyway, another Christmas fast approaching and 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 the big day as enjoyable as possible. Thanks to them all and, on behalf of us all on the magazine, let me wish you the very best for a merry and peaceful Christmas, with a healthy and successful 2019 to follow.

Don’t forget to have a go at our Novelty Hunt competition on page 31. Just think how £50 would surely help make it a “Happy New Year”!

Claire x

“What’s December’s issue looking like?” I hear you ask. As usual, wide-ranging and varied, with some serious events to read about this month, as we all commemorated the centenary of the ending of World War 1. Our usual advice providers, (covering aspects of health, the law, finance, pets, holidays and protection against rogue traders), continue to inform wisely, for which we thank them.

With the small matter of Christmas only a few weeks away, the quiz takes on a festive look, whilst old chestnuts (sorry!) come out for their annual airing: What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinselitis.

What do you call a lobster who won’t share any of his presents? Shellfish.

Marks & Spencer say it wouldn’t be Christmas without M&S. They’re right – it’d be “Chrita”.

I wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas, with good health and success on the way in 2019. Enjoy the read!

John

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Inside

Highlights

4.................... “Eat the Season”

– Mulled wine recipe.

6..................... Vine House Farm seasonal delights.

8.................... A stress-free Christmas with Renu.

10/11............. Empire Gym. 12................... Let Hummingbird help with your Resolutions.

14................... The Travel Column – luxury cruising.

16................... December gardening tips.

20................. Community Matters.

22.................. Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.

26.................. Community Matters ?

31/34........... Win £50 in our Novelty Treasure Hunt.

38.................. Christmas Church Services.

42.................. Beware – Workstations can damage

your health!

44................. National recognition for Will and

Probate Services.

48/51........... Events and Gigs guide.

52.................. The Puzzle Page – Christmas special.

53.................. Police Patrol.

54.................. Pets and Vets – Post-Brexit?

56 ................. Santa’s Sleigh Route.

59/60.......... Classified businesses directory.

62.................. Discovering … The Deeping Stage.

With thanks to:

Nick Ash, Rex Needle, Clare Lockett, Eileen Le Voi, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Claire Saunders, Matt Weston, Nicole Woodcock, Vine House Farm, Newton Fallowell, PC Jacob Human

Discovering The Deepings 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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Eat the Season

mulled wine This festive favourite is easy to prepare and tastes like Christmas in a glass!

Method Ingredients Serves 6-8 people 2 bottles of inexpensive red wine 100g soft, light brown sugar 3 oranges, cut into 6 wedges 3 lemons, cut into 6 wedges 500ml orange juice 4 tsp whole cloves 2 tsp mixed spice 8 tea bags 2 whole cinnamon sticks 150g semi-dried prunes

• Place all the ingredients into a large saucepan (not aluminium) and gently heat, stirring occasionally so the sugar does not stick.

• You’ll need 10 minutes preparation time, followed by 20 minutes cooking time.

• Do not boil, or the mulled wine will lose its kick, as the alcohol evaporates!

• Using a ladle, carefully pour the wine into sturdy glasses. Include a wedge or two of fruit, and a prune, in each glass.

Top Tips • You can give extra spice to the drink by adding a little extra sugar and a dash or two of brandy.

• A white wine version is also an option, if your guests are not red wine lovers.

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Seasonal Delights with Amy at Vine House Farm Warming winter vegetables such as squashes & sprouts are still in abundance, as are apples, pears & juicy oranges - delicious in baked desserts. Game will be on the menu for two more months, so now is the perfect opportunity to give it a try if you haven’t before. It may be a way off for the glut of Spring’s seasonal delights, but winter’s offerings are plentiful enough.

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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Health

A Very Merry, Stress-free Christmas

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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he seasonal joy of Christmas can come with a stocking full of stress. For many, it can be a source of anxiety, disappointment and loneliness. Here are my top tips on how to stay calm and happy and avoid festive fallout.

Unplug – “Portion control” should not just be restricted to your diet.

Use the time you have to relax and enjoy the beauty of this time of year. Whether you are getting together with family and friends or chilling on the sofa, completely savour the moments, instead of scrolling through social media or looking for your selfie stick.

Say “No!” - Learning to say no can be a great way to reduce your stress levels. With pressure coming from all angles, it is important to remember that you don’t have to say yes to everything. Remind yourself that it is perfectly okay to turn down an invitation and have a night in instead. Try to reclaim some time for yourself to do the things you enjoy. Read a book, have a bath and spend time with different people and focus on the positives.

Accept what you can’t change There are some things you simply cannot change. Other people’s behaviour, for example, is hard to control and so, where you can, when irritations arise try to let them go. If socialising with certain people is going to affect your

mental health, then try to keep it to a minimum!

Those gifts! - Pressure to show everyone how much you love them by the value of, or time spent shopping for, the gifts you give is not only futile, but leads to increased pressure and stress.

Consider purchasing gift vouchers or invites to spend time with your loved ones in the New Year instead.

This gives everyone something to look forward to and means you can stay within your budget.

Take charge - One of the main causes of stress is the feeling that you cannot control a particular situation. Try to plan your commitments and time so you have plenty of advance notice and can delegate responsibilities if you need to.

Organise your diary now so you have time to purchase and deliver gifts without rushing and adding extra stress to your schedule. Make sure you diarise events for your

own personal wellbeing, whether it be going to the gym, attending a class, having your hair or nails done or meeting a friend. These are usually the first things to go when you are under pressure.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help Try sharing responsibility between family members rather than taking on everything yourself. If everyone has a job they are responsible for, no one family member will carry the whole burden. Children can help making name places or laying the table, everyone can peel some vegetables, or help serving drinks.

This gets everyone involved and makes it FUN! Conversely, not everyone has an abundance of friends and family around them over Christmas. It is perfectly reasonable to accept that this may be a difficult time of year.

If you don’t enjoy all the traditions of Christmas, make a plan to do something that day that you do really enjoy. If you would like to be socialising over Christmas, then don’t be afraid to accept invitations if you are asked. Have a look at local events that are going on, such as the Salvation Army or soup kitchens, where you can either attend yourself or volunteer to help.

I would like to wish you all a very merry, stress-free Christmas!

Claire x

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Health

What is a Gym? (or more importantly) - What is Empire Gym?

by Matt Weston

Even now, almost five years into our quest to change the very meaning of what it is to be a gym, people, who live locally, still walk in and ask what we are about.

People still ask… Is it a place to which I could belong? Is it all men? What is the atmosphere like? Will I be able to get on equipment?

They assert … I don’t really like gyms because I went to this big chain gym and nobody spoke to me; Other gyms are untidy and smell funny and the staff don’t acknowledge me; The equipment doesn’t work and isn’t serviced.

Then I will talk to them. Initially, not about exercise, but about what we stand for.

Making sure you feel known, and that you feel comfortable, initially just doing something you enjoy.

Making sure that you feel at home, enough to realise that the secret to Empire is that we make the conditions for your progress and happiness right. We show you that actually, you can come here and do whatever you like.

You have nothing to prove to me, the other members or society in general. You just need to be happy, even if that means spending fifteen minutes walking on a treadmill four times a week and going home. Your journey is your own. And once you are exposed to the Empire effect for long enough, conditions will create a ‘pull’ from you to want to know more - to want to expand your experience.

I then tell people that we will perform a gym induction, if you would like one, to make sure you have somewhere to start, and that you do it safely. But in fact you should watch our other members. Talk, listen, learn, copy. Indeed they will probably learn something from you too.

And amongst a membership of over six hundred people who create a tapestry of personality, there are those who punctuate the very meaning of what it means to be here.

Charlotte Pennells. A mum suffering after complications

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in childbirth who is currently in a wheelchair. We together are aiming to have her completing High Intensity Circuits next year. And she will do it. She trains in and out of her chair at Empire.

Steve Marsh. Another training in his chair, as he is a T6 Complete paraplegic after a mountain biking accident.

Empire members raised £750 for Steve back when he suffered his injuries in 2016. Steve is now in the gym training.

Tom Neale, who suffers with, but defies, Cerebral Palsy and completes weekly PT sessions with my brother Dave.

Stuart Zwetsloot. A brilliant young man with Downs Syndrome who is indeed part of the Empire furniture.

He trains in the gym every day and has Personal Training every Friday.

Of course … Cassidy Little. One leg, but the world’s biggest personality. Former Royal Marine Commando, Winner of the People’s Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street actor. A Sunday Circuit regular.

Jenny Locke. 77 years old with Parkinson’s Disease. In the gym like clockwork every day at 10am. Rowing, walking, biking. Determined and happy and improving her symptoms.

Remember too that amongst this great community of exercisers there are people battling mental obstacles too. Some of these people we know of and quietly offer a word of support and encouragement when the time is right. Others I’m sure have never spoken of their battles but find solace in the Empire family atmosphere. It is an inspirational and safe haven.

So the picture builds. Empire is unique, quite special in fact. Only those who are here to experience it will truly know.

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Health age. Then the same discount is given to students, people who work in the NHS, police and fire service and of course for those in the armed forces, either serving or veterans. Perkins / Caterpillar employees also receive a concessionary rate.

Those who are 16-19 years old then have their own discounted rate of £29.99 as we want to encourage youth to experience the value of exercise. Additional joint membership discounts are given too, to encourage families to train together. We offer what we consider to be real and genuine quality and value for money.

I guess much of this was brought to mind again on seeing recent news of the plans for a new leisure facility in the Deepings in the next few years.

I applaud this and hope the facility is everything the Deepings community deserves. As yet, nobody has asked our opinion about it in terms of planners and organisers, but let me put on record... Empire Gym would love to be the company that helps, consults or indeed provides the ‘gym and classes’ arm of any such facility.

We know the community. We know how to do it. And we do it well.

If you take the less emotive facts and put them forward to support the qualitative qualities of Empire, the case becomes even more compelling.

Over 50% female membership.

Nowhere is more welcoming.

Nowhere has a more diverse and inclusive environment.

Nowhere is cleaner.

And nobody matches our customer service levels.

Nearly 70 classes a month free with membership.

Members from 16 to 86 years old.

And we have raised £12,000 for Charity in the last year.

Yet… what do you think is often the very first question asked?

“How much is your membership?” And then, ok I’ll have a look down the road first. I can understand this. It is however frustrating. £39.99 a month is the standard rate. So about £1 a day for all of the things described so far, discounted to £34.99 for those of concessionary

‘The Deepings Fitness and Wellbeing Business of the Year’ winners, two years in a row.

We have invested money, heart and soul into the community over this time.

Our phone lines are open. Our emails are available. The coffee machine is ready.

So to those making decisions in councils at local and county level, let’s talk, as Empire is all about community and nobody will match our passion for what we do. Your invitation is there for all to see.

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Your Health

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

New Year Ahead - Hummingbird Can Help With Those Resolutions A new year brings with it thoughts of new beginnings – a new start with a new year. You may have already decided what it may be … weight loss, healthy eating, a new family goal.

Having a goal is great and wanting to achieve it is wonderful. But what if you can’t? What if you have every intention just before you go to bed, but you wake up, press snooze and think “Sod It”? Many people give up New Year’s resolutions within the first two weeks, but why?

The goal could be too big; something interferes with the time you set aside to go to the gym; lack of preparation;

have done that work-out or prepared that healthy meal, be proud of it.

Congratulate yourself. Then write it down that you did it and that you own it.

and very soon one day missed leads to a week missed and you’re back into the same routine.

Believe it or not, our brain loves routine, but consistency is the key.

Being able to plan something that is still achievable on a busy day. Taking things one day at a time, but also visualising yourself doing it.

Pop your gym shoes by the door as a reminder, keep your gym kit in the car, wake up and plan the day so you know you can do it. Once you

If you really want to make a change in 2019 and you need a hand, then get in touch. Hypnotherapy can give you the confidence, to give you the boost to get into the gym. Hypnotherapy can support you in your weight management plan and assist you in overcoming anxiety that stops you doing all of those things you want to do.

I wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a huge thank you to all of you who have supported Hummingbird Hypnotherapy this year.

Have a truly positive new year!

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DECEMBER Gardening Tips Well, we are already in December and coming up to the shortest day, which means that we are on our way to the next season. However, over the next two to three months we tend to see some of the worst weather; however, there are always jobs that can be done in the garden or allotment.

Some gardeners put their allotment or vegetable patch “to bed” for the winter by covering the ground in plastic sheeting, or weed suppressant to keep weeds at bay: it also keeps the ground a little warmer for early spring planting and prevents heavy rain from washing away the soil’s nutrients. Before putting the covering down, it is worth digging the plot well and adding plenty of well-rotted organic material.

There are one or two crops that you can still plant, such as garlic (if the soil is not frozen or waterlogged); new crowns of rhubarb or existing ones, divided and re-planted; bare-root fruit trees and bushes; and raspberry and blackberry canes. To divide rhubarb, lift the crown and, with a sharp spade, divide it into sections, each with a bud. Re-plant each section, in well-manured ground, with the bud just showing.

Some jobs to do this month include: • Continue topping up compost and leaf mould bins.

• If you intend to grow peas or beans next year, dig in plenty of organic matter as they require nutrient-rich soil.

• Lift the last of your carrots, turnips and beetroot and put a mulch of straw around parsnips to prevent them being frozen into the ground.

• As long as the soil is not frozen you can continue winter digging.

• Earth up Brussels sprouts stems to keep them secure from strong winds and remove any brown or yellow leaves.

• Make sure your winter brassicas are netted to prevent pigeons eating them.

• Keep picking leeks and parsnips but, if the weather is very wet, check that the leeks are not getting water-logged and rotting.

• December is the ideal time to prune apples and pears, gooseberries and currants. Autumn raspberries can be pruned right back to ground level between now and February.

If you feel the need to do some jobs you can always check over your tools in the shed to make sure that they are safe and fit to use next season. Clean the metal and wipe it over with something like 3 in 1 oil.

Clean and wipe down all wooden handles with linseed oil. It not only preserves the wood but makes them more comfortable on the hands.

Check for pests and diseases on any produce in store, especially for rat and mouse damage.

Have a happy Christmas and a well-earned rest after a good year on the vegetable patch. Here’s to a fruitful 2019!

Happy gardening!

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Property News

Reasons to Market Your Property Before Christmas

by Jonathan Brewell​, Managing Partner, Newton Fallowell

QUESTION: Do people stop looking for a new property over the Christmas period?

to let Christmas deter them if they stumble across the perfect home.

ANSWER: NO!

Typically, there is less choice for buyers with fewer properties on the market before Christmas, so your property will be noticed by more people. By the time everybody else decides to put their property on the market after Christmas, you’ll already have a buyer or at least be well ahead of the game.

Rightmove, the UK’s number one property website has provided us with statistics from the festive period that really suggest sellers can make the Christmas season work for them. On Christmas Day itself, the Rightmove site received over 14 million page views, with over 10,000 people taking a break from slicing the turkey to search for property. On Boxing Day, the site was even busier, with views finally peaking on New Year’s Day at 25 million!

The holiday period, with family around and life finally slowing down, is the ideal time for browsing property listings in front of the TV. Serious buyers are unlikely

If you do not want to be disturbed at Christmas-time, Newton Fallowell can prepare and launch your property in time to take advantage of the festive peak in property interest. We will take bookings for viewings to commence on an agreed date of your choice after the celebrations have ended and things return to normal.

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Rotary Support for St Barnabas Caring Rotarians have donated money to a Lincolnshire hospice charity to provide help and support for terminally ill patients. The Rotary Club of the Deepings has given £360 to St Barnabas Hospice, which is equivalent to the cost of three sessions of hospice-at-home care provided by the charity.

Community Fundraiser for the charity, Vikki Allen, said: “St Barnabas Hospice are delighted to receive a cheque for £360 from the Deepings

President of the Rotary Club of the Deepings, Jenny Spratt, (left), presents the cheque to St Barnabas Hospice Community Fundraiser, Vikki Allen, at the charity’s Bourne shop.

Rotary. This donation will help our ‘Hospice-at-Home’ teams in the local community to continue to provide their vital care within our patients’ homes.

This service is provided by our fantastic team of nurses, seven days a week.”

The cheque was formally presented by President of the

Rotary Club of the Deepings, Jenny Spratt, who said: “St Barnabas is a wonderful charity that provides a very important and valuable service to people with terminal illness and their families. We are more than happy to make a contribution towards the cost of the vital work they do.”

Local Artist in Finals Of National “Win a Star” Art Competition A child from Headstart Nursery and Pre-School has secured a place in the finals of the www. minimecardco.com national Christmas 2018 Art Competition, to win their own star!

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“Our aim is to develop great life skills for all of our children for use later in life. We really enjoyed making our art, which was made into free greetings cards as a fundraising project, but had no idea we would get into the finals. The prizes are stars, named

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Consumer Rights With Christmas coming up, many people are looking to buy different presents online, so this month, Citizens Advice suggests that it’s a good idea to check consumer rights first.

If you’re buying from an online trader, your rights are the same as if you were buying from any other online store. In other words, you normally have up to fourteen days after receiving your goods to change your mind and get a full refund.

If there is a problem with your item within the first thirty days from when you bought it, you could get a refund, replacement or repair. Also, if it can’t be repaired or replaced, then during the first six months, in most cases, you’re entitled to a full refund.

If you should have a problem, first contact the seller to try to resolve the issue. Also, check the online marketplace’s terms and conditions. These will sometimes offer you more protections. If the seller arranged delivery, and the item hasn’t turned up, or was delivered to the wrong location, it’s the seller’s legal responsibility to sort out the issue. Some traders belong to an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme, which means they offer a way to solve your problem without going to court.

The Citizens Advice Service in Bourne takes place at Wake House, on Thursdays between 10am and 3pm. Clients are offered a five minute initial check, followed by an appointment at a later time or date, if appropriate. In the Deepings, the Service includes a drop-in fifteen minute assessment at the New Community Centre, Market Deeping, on Wednesday mornings, before an afternoon appointment if needed, or a referral to Deeping St James fortnightly on Thursdays, where the United Churches have funded an outreach at the Institute, on 38 Church Street, Deeping St James.

The New Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping PE6 8PA Opening times: Wednesday 10:00am – 3:00pm

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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’!

Equally, flaws in home security while out and about visiting friends and family are a beacon to thieves – so always remember to check your alarm and never leave doors, windows or garages unlocked.

Some tips for a safe and happy festive season: • Don’t leave presents in full view – either in the home or on the back seat of the car.

• Shorter days mean a longer time for thieves to be in operation – always lock your car and front door when entering your home.

• Keep a light on indoors and outdoors if you are out visiting friends or family.

• It may be an idea to fit some motion detector security lighting – it won’t just be carol singers who come calling.

• Keep your personal data safe – and securely dispose of receipts.

• If you are expecting parcels or deliveries whilst you are away from home, try and arrange for them to be delivered to an alternative address instead of them being hidden by the bins!

• If buying bikes and / or electronic equipment for Christmas – mark them with your postcode

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‘TIS the season to be jolly – but as we prepare for the season of goodwill, not everyone shares the Christmas spirit. With many of us starting the Christmas shopping earlier, there is a fair chance that many of our shop purchases and online orders are beginning to pile up.

So, with gifts galore adding to the decorations, tree, food and drink, December is a time when many of us let our guard down, amongst the excitement leading up to the big day.

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Deepings Raft Race 2019 – Time to Act for a ‘Charitable Donation’ We received this request recently from the organisers of The Deepings Raft Race, whose next magnificent spectacle will be taking place on the River Welland, in early August 2019.

“Following the huge success of this year’s event and having made large donations to various charities and good causes, we are delighted to announce that applications for a ‘Charitable Donation’ from next year’s Deepings Raft Race funds are

now open. Please go to our website www.deepingsraftrace. co.uk and download the form, which you will find near the top of the page, returning it to us at the e-mail address on the form.

The closing date is Monday January 14th, 2019. Please tell your friends or those that might need to know.

Oh, and don’t forget … you can still individually support us through the SKDC Lottery, (details for which are also on the website)!”

WANTED - Musical Director Intonation choir is looking for a Musical Director who can start rehearsing with us from early in 2019. We are a small, mixed choir that has been together for almost three years. Our repertoire of fourteen songs is drawn mainly from popular music of the last fifty years. Our practice night is Tuesday 8pm to 10 pm in central Peterborough.

For more information, please contact intonationchoir1@gmail. com.

Fresh Face of Grasmere to Benefit Online Customers Grasmere Farm, South Lincolnshire’s renowned producer of speciality pork products, has raised its game online to make it easier and more cost-effective for customers to view, choose and order its products. Its website, launched on November 1st, improves the design, customer experience and security, and gives Grasmere more control over the day-to-day running of its online store.

Working with Melton Mowbray web design company Distortion,

Grasmere has combined its original website and online shop to deliver a clean, easy to navigate site which uses high quality images to showcase its products and makes it easier for new and existing customers to buy its products and arrange delivery online.

Stuart Stables, Founder of Grasmere Farm, is delighted with the result, commenting, “People buy our products first with their eyes - and then repeat buy with their taste buds! The

images we’ve used on the new website display the images of our food so clearly, you can almost taste it! This reflects our refreshed brand image, the quality of our products and enhances our online delivery service. This improved service will complement our high street shops in Stamford, Market Deeping and Peterborough.”

Grasmere is keen to see a boost in repeat online purchases and wants to attract new customers to the website: www.grasmerefarm.co.uk.

William Hildyard Children’s Creative Remembrance This year, to commemorate Remembrance Day, William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School created a beautiful display of one hundred poppies. Children from across the school were involved

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Deeping’s Fireworks night provided a full evening of entertainment for all of the family!

Fireworks spectacular night is one of the most established dates in the Deeping’s Social Diary and this year it didn’t disappoint.

The long-standing event has been supported by the community of Deeping and the surrounding villages for over 17 years now and continues to grow year on year.

recognised by most families as the best opportunity for the whole family to have a great and most importantly safe time celebrating fireworks night. We would like to thank all the continued support from the community along with the volunteers who give up their time

to support the event. We look forward to seeing you all next year.

The event is organised to give something back and this year it was supported by the Rotary International, L.I.V.E.S First Responders and Sue Ryder.

As well as one of the biggest fireworks displays on the South Lincolnshire border, the Deeping’s Fireworks night provided a full evening of entertainment with rides and stalls, hot food stands and a licensed bar.

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Christmas Services 2018 St Guthlac’s Church, 9 Church St, Market Deeping Saturday 1st December Sunday 2nd December Sunday 16th December Wednesday 19th December

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Sponsored carol singing in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund Crib Blessing Service Christingle Service A Carol Service for the residents of Rose Lodge and their families and friends but open to all in the community A traditional Nine Lessons and Carols service All Age Eucharist

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Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion Carol Service and Nativity Morning Prayer Blessing of the Crib Midnight Mass by Candlelight Holy Communion

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Advent Carol Service Christingle Service Christmas Carol Service The Crib Service The Midnight Mass Christmas Family Service

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any day-to-day aches and pains can be attributed to an ill-fitting ‘workstation’. As osteopaths, we see a range of posture-induced problems every day. The way these present varies from person to person, but some familiar symptoms can include: difficulty or stiffness turning your head, which you may first notice perhaps when trying to reverse the car; heavy tired arms with pain around the tip of the shoulder extending towards the elbow; sometimes, poor work postures can end up with you hunching forwards, producing mid back ache and aggravating your lower back too, so you find it harder to get out of the chair and straighten up.

Some Postural-Savvy Tips.

Tip 1 - Get ready for the day: Take a moment to think about your work posture and workstation layout. It will take less than a minute – which is nothing compared to the hours you’ll spend sat there. Use a post-it note to remind yourself each day.

Tip 2 – Check your posture: • Does the chair’s lumbar support fit the curve of your back? If not, consider an additional ‘slide in’ lumbar support, or try a rolled-up towel placed into the small of your back. These can really prevent you slouching. • Adjust your chair and screen height so that the top of your screen is level with your eyes. • Make sure your feet can be placed flat on the floor. If not, get a footrest. • If your chair has arms, adjust their height so that your elbows and forearms rest upon them lightly.

Tip 3 – Organise your desk: • COMPUTER SCREEN - Should be directly in front, with no need to twist your body or neck to look at it. • KEYBOARD - Should be directly in front of you and far enough away to allow most of your forearms onto the desk

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too. MOUSE - Should be in easy reach. Keep frequently-used items nearby to avoid repetitive over-reaching. • TELEPHONE - Should be positioned on the same side as your dominant hand to avoid over-reaching. If you use a handset regularly, consider a hands-free kit, and never clutch the phone between your ear and shoulder!

Tip 4 – Give yourself a screen break! Try and drag yourself away from the screen for at least five minutes each hour. Find an activity that gets you onto your feet and moving about.

Tip 5 – Motion - If you can’t get out-and-about, then try simple stretches whilst sat at your desk. Stretching is a low impact method of exercise which increases blood flow, flexibility, tone and your general performance – it will increase both physical and mental productivity, and reduce those desk-related aches and pains.

If any of this sounds familiar and you would like some help towards fixing the problem, or perhaps just more information, please contact the practice and we’ll be happy to help.

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Will & Probate Services

National Recognition for Will and Probate Services

by Nick Ash, Managing Director

We were delighted to be nominated at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards. The awards are the Oscars of our industry and saw us up against national names, such as the Co-op Legal Services and Irwin Mitchell Solicitors. We had been entered in three categories and made the final three in one of them.

At a glitzy awards ceremony at Ardencote Hall, near Coventry, Kloë Davis, our Probate Team Leader, and Kate Jacobs, our Development Manager, were on hand to pick up our ‘HighlyCommended’ award, as we came a close second to a national firm of solicitors.

To be recognised on a national stage, especially when the recognition came in the wake of being finalists at the National Entrepreneurs’ Awards, is humbling. Our ambition has always been for Will and Probate Services to be one of the best known and most respected legal brands in the country.

Speaking at the event, Kloë said, “It was a fantastic night.To be amongst the most influential people in our industry was an affirmation of just how far we have come, and gives me huge confidence in our vision for Will and Probate Services. Coming so close to bringing home the trophies only increases our determination to be there next year and to go one better.”

If you would like to speak to Will and Probate Services, a local firm making an impact on a national stage, about any aspect of your planning, give us a call on 01778 382723 and book your initial consultation today.

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Events - December 2018 1st - Christmas Lights switch-on at the Whistle Stop pub,

Tallington, with carols around the Christmas tree, mulled wine and mince pies, from 7pm followed by live music from Carbon Creek.

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- 3.00pm Carol Service and refreshments Oddfellows Hall Church Street Market Deeping : for further information, call Karen 01778 342006.

5th - Oddfellows coffee and mince pies at Waterside Garden Centre, meet in car park : no charge, 10.00am.

6th - Deepings Community Library welcomes Emma

Lannigan, a life coach and author of ‘Belifehappy’, whose talk is entitled “Boost Festive Cheer.” She will be reflecting over the last 12 months, sharing insights and ways to boost the festive cheer over the holidays and into the New Year. 7.30pm -9pm. Tickets £5, to include refreshments. Please book by phoning 01778 346528 or email deepingscommunitylibrary@gmail.com.

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Entrance £5. Raffle extra. Please note there will not be a January meeting: next meeting February 7th. Same time and same venue. Everyone welcome.

7th - Come along to Linchfield

CP School Christmas Fayre where there will be mulled wine, a tinsel pull game, tombola, a BBQ and much, much more! And, of course, Santa will be there in his grotto! There will also be stalls including a candy floss stall, hair bows, button frames, fairy jars and houses, handmade jewellery, letter frames, handmade bracelets and, to top it all, games created and organised by Year 6. From 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

7th - Christmas Fayre arranged by the Friends of Langtoft School (FOLS) from 4:30 – 6:30pm, at Langtoft Primary School, Manor Close, Langtoft PE6 9NB.

7th - William Hildyard P.T.F.A Christmas Fayre in the

school hall, 6.00p.m. All of the usual stalls and attractions plus refreshments.

7th - Oddfellows Christmas Lunch at Ebenezers

Restaurant Peterborough at 12noon: book with Karen 01778 342006.

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8th-9th - Baston Christmas Tree

Festival, with the addition of Christmas wreaths, at St John the Baptist Church, Church Street. The theme for this year is “Christmas carols” and local residents, organisations and businesses are providing the trees and wreaths. The church will be open on Saturday from 10am -3.30pm and on Sunday from approx 11am -3.30pm and it will conclude with informal carol singing on the Sunday at 3pm. Light lunches, cakes and beverages will be on sale and there will also be activities for children. There is no admission fee but donations will be gratefully received. For further details contact Maryon Avery at bastonctf@gmail.com or phone 07471198497.

9th - The popular City of Peterborough Concert Band are performing an afternoon concert of festive music to celebrate the Christmas season. Please come and join us at St Andrew’s Church, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough, PE3 9RF at 4pm.Tickets are £6 each, free for accompanied under 16s, and available from Hilary Lewis - phone: 01733 265877 or e-mail: petconcertband@ gmail.com.

10th - Christmas Bingo at Langtoft Village Hall at 7.30

p.m. Doors open 7.00 p.m. Admission £1.00 to include mince pies and sausage rolls.

11th - Deepings Coffee Club will be having their

Christmas meeting in the Priory Church Hall in Deeping St. James. Doors open at 10 am for a 10.30 start and their speaker this month is Linda Scholes, whose talk is “God Rest Ye Merry”. Visitors are welcome to this meeting. Further details available from Anne Winstone 01778 344003.

11th - Oddfellows evening talk and supper, 7.00pm: The Ship Inn West Street Oundle.To book, call Roly 01832 273664.

12th - 2.00pm Craft Club at the Oddfellows Hall 57

Church Street Market Deeping. Call Karen 01778 342006.

13th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Stuart Orme - “The Private Life of Oliver Cromwell” - at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Everyone welcome. £2 charge for non-members.

13th - Christmas quiz at the Whistle Stop pub, Tallington,

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Events - December 2018 13th - Bourne Motor Racing Club returns to Bourne Corn

Exchange and will be hosting a presentation by David Richards CBE, Chairman of Prodrive and also Chairman of the Motor Sports Association. Today, Prodrive runs Aston Martin Racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and also has a growing reputation for the development of advanced engineering solutions. David will be talking about how Prodrive has developed over the last 35 years, followed by an insight into the role of the Motor Sports Association and their vision for the future.Doors at the Corn Exchange open at 7.00 pm and David will begin his presentation at 8.00 pm.

14th-15th - Craft and Walking Stick Sale - Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping at 10.00am.

15th - Festive Family Fun at Deepings Community

Library from 10am -3pm. Meet Father Christmas in his alpine grotto from 12noon - 3pm, cost £3-50 booking advisable(timed slots-no queuing) call into the Library or phone 01778 346528 to book. Storytime with Mrs Christmas at 11am, 12noon and 1pm, free and crafts, tombola, face painting all at a small charge. E-mail deepingscommunitylibrary@gmail.com

15th and 16th - Don’t miss out on the Christmassy fun: local group “Tomorrows Dream Performers,” are performing Snow White at Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, tickets are from £8.50.

16 - Lights of Love Carol Service organised by Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at Peterborough Cathedral, PE1 1XS. Arrive at 5:30pm, for a 6pm start.

Everyone is welcome to join us for our carol service this Christmas to remember, reflect and celebrate. For further information, please call the Thorpe Hall Hospice Fundraising team on 01733 225 999 or e-mail Thorpe.Fundraising@sueryder.org. th

19th - Oddfellows Friendship Lunch 12.30pm at the

Riverside Hotel, Station Road Surfleet. To book, call Christine 07714 096801.

New Year’s Eve Party 31st December

Doors open 7.30pm, Bourne Corn Exchange, Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF. Live band JFK plus disco, hot food included in ticket price, licensed bar, tickets £20 each available by calling 07517 935194 or at Hill & Clark, 15B North Street, Bourne. Families welcome.

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

Langtoft, Deepings and District branch of the Royal British Legion meet the 2nd Monday every month at 8pm at The Goat, Frognall. Everyone welcome. Contact Phil on 07729 656710 for more details.

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. Contact Vanessa 01778 345113.

Langtoft, Deepings and District branch of the Royal British Legion meet the 2nd Monday every month at 8pm at The Goat, Frognall.

Everyone welcome. Contact Phil on 07729 656710 for more details.

The Deepings Lions Club Small friendly Club part of the Lions Family of thousands of others throughout the world. They have been fund raising in the Deepings and surrounding villages for good causes for over thirty years. The Christmas sleigh, Summer Carnival and the ‘World Famous’ Duck Race are some of the events that they help organise. A sociable lot and like to have fun. For more information call 0845 833 7489, visit our Facebook page or come along to one of their meetings held at the White Horse pub in Market Deeping at 8pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Stortytime at Deepings Library: 2pm. Every Wednesday.

Market Deeping Ladies Guild – A small and very friendly group of ladies enjoying talks, demonstrations, visits and crafts whilst raising much needed funds for local charities and projects. Ladies meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month (excluding August) in the Green School Church Street Market Deeping at 8pm.

Contact Kay Roberts 349021 or Heather Dawson 346574 for further information.

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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Gigs and Musical Events - December 2018 1st - Live Country

Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9LQ. First class Country singers from around the UK, this month Rob Childs: 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.

1st - Harmonica workshop with Steve Lockwood at

Stamford Arts Centre. Harmonica master Steve continues to write and deliver all new workshops especially for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, play pop, rock, blues rhythms, cool country wails, pitch-bend all the way down and jam along with rockin’ solos. Diatonic harmonicas in C available on the day for £8 - 1.30pm to 5pm - Stamford Arts Centre, St Marys St, Stamford, PE9 2DL - £30 - 01780 763203.

1st - The Rotary Club of

the Deepings presents their Community Christmas Concert at Deeping Leisure Centre, featuring Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Doors at 6-30pm for a 7pm start.

Tickets £20, to include programme, raffle ticket, wine and a mince pie. Tickets, cash or cheque only, from Deeping Leisure Centre, the Spar Shop on Godsey Lane, Co-op Travel, Oakwood Financial Services or by sending a SAE and cheque to Mary Martin, 8 Deeping St James Road, Deeping Gate, Peterborough PE6 9AS, phone 01778 343927, e-mail marycarolyn68@gmail.com.

‘open stage’ section if you like! 8pm at the Masons Arms, South St, Bourne. For further details, phone Dean on 01778 570115.

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- Jazz at The Toft House Hotel at 8 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars.

Guests include Peter Rudeforth (tpt) - The Big Chris Barber Band, Alan Walker (clt/sax) - Decent Chaps Jazz Band Bob Wilson (tmb) - Bob Wilson ‘s Jazz and Swing Band and Bill Coleman (bass) - Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

8th - Lee Joshua Rose talented singer/guitarist with his

infectious, upbeat sounds is playing at the Deeping Stage tonight at 9.30pm.

15th - The Deeping Stage welcomes well-established

Peterborough band, Leon, at 9.30pm tonight.

20th - Acoustic Café, Open Mic session at John Clare Cottage cafe, Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough, PE6 7ED, 6.30 for 7pm start. For further details, contact Rev. Dave Maylor (blues guitar) 01733 253330.

21st - Lawrence’s “Singaround,” 8pm at the

Golden Pheasant, 1 Main Rd, Etton. All welcome: acoustic and electric, free entrance.

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- Christmas party night at the Whistle Stop pub, Tallington with live music from Second Chance.

27th - Lawrence’s

1st - Popular local group, Revolver, at the Deeping Stage tonight at 9-30pm.

“Singaround” – acoustic-only songs and music, all styles, start 7.30pm at the Red Lion, 48 King Street, West Deeping, PE6 9HP for further details, phone 01733 253347.

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4th - The Masons Folk and

January 1st

- Pennyless at Mama Liz’s Stamford 4-6pm : admission free.

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- See the New Year in at the Whistle Stop pub, Tallington with live music from OAK.

- Join the Oddfellows for a New Year walk and refreshments,2.00pm at Burghley Park. For details, call Chris 01780 755705.

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What is the name of the fruit sauce which is a 14) What job was first taken by James Edgar in 1890? traditional accompaniment to the Christmas turkey?

(Clue: “Yo Ho Ho”!)

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Which nickname for Hollywood sounds ‘Christmassy’?

15) Which word, associated with Christmas, comes from a Greek word meaning, ‘We can act anything’?

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In which ocean is Christmas Island?

16) Who is Aladdin’s mother?

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Who popularised the Christmas tree in England in the 19th century?

17) Which two names of Santa’s reindeer mean ‘Thunder’ and ‘Lightning’?

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18) Who made the headlines in 1906 by refusing Christmas dinner?

Which carol contains the words, ‘Be near me Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay / Close by me forever 19) Popular Christmas houseplant, named after J.R. and love me I pray’?

Poinsett, US Minister to Mexico.

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Why was Boxing Day so named?

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Traditionally, after kissing someone under the mistletoe, what should you then remove?

(Careful – it’s a family quiz!)

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What kind of 'bread' is traditional at German Christmas markets?

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Which mind-boggling and very frustrating device, named after its inventor, was one of the best-selling Christmas gifts of 1980?

10) Which biblical town's name means 'house of bread' in Hebrew?

11) What is the English equivalent of a Norwegian 'Julekaka'?

12) Where, in literature, was it always winter but never Christmas?

20) What bird did Queen Elizabeth I decree should be eaten at Christmas?

21) Which charity ceased in 1989 after five years, in which time it had raised £90 million?

22) What did Harry Potter get as a Christmas present during his first term at Hogwarts?

23) The words ‘God and sinners reconciled’ are from which Christmas carol?

24) In which year did Barbie first appear under the Christmas tree – 1949, 1959, 1969 or 1979?

25) Which former Hollywood child star once said, "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six.

Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked me for my autograph."

13) What is the birthstone colour of someone born on Christmas Day?

ANSWERS 1) Cranberry, 2) Tinseltown, 3) Indian Ocean, 4) Prince Albert, 5) After the custom of giving ‘Christmas boxes’/tips to workmen/tradesmen, 6) Away in a Manger, 7) One of the berries (for good luck), 8) Gingerbread (Lebkuchen), 9) Rubik’s cube, 10) Bethlehem, 11) Christmas cake, 12) Narnia, 13) Turquoise, 14) He was the first department store Santa, 15) Pantomime, 16) Widow Twankey, 17) ‘Donner’ and ‘Blitzen’, 18) The jailed ‘Suffragettes’, 19) Poinsettia, 20) Goose, 21) Band Aid, 22) Invisibility cloak, 23) Hark the Herald Angels Sing, 24) 1959, 25) Shirley Temple.

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Enjoy the Festive Christmas Season - But Make Sure You Stay Safe - Don’t Let the Crooks Win! by PC Jacob Human

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areas, especially if you’ve got bags or presents in the car.

e’re working hard over Christmas to keep you and your family safe, but there are steps you can take to help us.

• Don’t leave presents under your Christmas tree if they are visible from windows or doors.

Things to remember over the Christmas period: • Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you when you’re shopping, especially in busy shops and crowded streets where thieves and pickpockets may well be operating.

• Keep valuables in inside pockets of clothing or bags.

Keep a close watch on them, and try not to keep them all in one place. If you have to keep presents in the car, make sure they are out of view in the boot, the car is locked, and keep the receipts with you.

• Try and avoid taking young children into busy shopping areas. If it is unavoidable, make sure they know what to do if they lose you, for example: tell the nearest counter assistant that they are lost and never leave a shop without you. Agree a meeting point with older children, in case you get separated.

• Keep car doors locked whilst driving in built-up

• Make your house look occupied; use a timer switch to operate lamps as it starts to get dark, and leave a radio on.

• Don’t open the door to anybody you don’t recognise.

Not sure? Don’t open the door! Burglars and robbers know that many households have new and often expensive, items in their homes following the December holidays, especially items such as tablets or laptops, mobile phones, music systems, televisions, cameras and other electronic equipment.

In many cases, residents make it easy for burglars to figure out which homes to target by putting boxes that identify their new gifts in plain view with their other rubbish.

We hope you a nd your fa milies have a wonderful Christmas, a nd a happy New Y ear.

You can follow the Bourne Policing Team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BournePoliceuk or on Twitter at @BourneBboroNPT Bourne Police Station, West Road, Bourne, PE10 9PD d e c em b er 2018

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Pets and Vets

Pets, Brexit and Beyond change in the current legislation surrounding pet passports. Your pet dog, cat or ferret will need to be micro-chipped before it can be given a rabies vaccine and issued with a pet passport. It will be twentyone days before you can travel across Europe. On returning to Britain, dogs will need a tapeworm treatment, twenty-four to onehundred-and-twenty hours upon entering the U.K.

Over the past two years a new word has entered our language, separating our population into two distinct camps, and that word is ‘Brexit’. Breaking the ties with Europe may be the desire of some, but the resultant ‘spaghetti-ball’ of red tape is affecting us all and, even in the world of pets, uncertainty reigns.

Recently, the government has informed vets of the possible effects of a “No-deal Brexit” on the movement of pets across Europe.

So, if you have a pet passport, or planning to get one, the following information is important for you.

The simplest possible outcome that the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, (DEFRA), can negotiate with the European Union is that there will be no

A second possible outcome is that the above regulations will apply but, within ten days of travel, an official veterinarian will need to issue a health certificate in addition to the pet passport. A health certificate will be required every time you wish to travel to Europe with your pet and, on arrival in the E.U, you will need to report to a Travellers’ Point of Entry.

The most complicated possible outcome will be to return almost to the pre-passport days. In this case, a rabies injection is given after microchipping, but a blood test is required thirty days later to ensure that the rabies vaccination has taken full effect.

There will be a three month wait before travel is allowed, so a minimum of four months of planning is required. If the blood test comes back showing the vaccine has not had the required effect, the whole process will need to be repeated. An official veterinarian would again need to issue a health certificate for every journey abroad, when all the requirements have been met.

The decision on a Brexit deal or no-deal will be in March 2019, so if you are planning to travel with your pet to Europe after this date, you need to start considering the above information right now. You may decide that the most complicated outcome is likely and will need to have a blood test for your pet in December this year, or you may decide that the first option will happen, and you need do nothing. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer and there won’t be one until the March deal.

Therefore, let’s hope for the easiest solution, but prepare yourself for the most complicated one!

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Santa’s Sleigh Route 2018 The Deeping Lions and Rotary are pleased to announce their sleigh routes and collection dates for 2018. Father Christmas will be around from 6pm until 9pm at the following places in Market Deeping, Deeping St. James and surrounding villages.

Thursday Nov. 29th 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 30th 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, Vergette Rd, Holmes Rd, Walker Rd, Neaverson Rd, Ashburn Close, Peakirk Rd, Clarendon Way, Pembroke Gr.

Monday 3rd 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 4th Deeping St James - Church St, Bridge St, New Row, Park Rd, Welland Way, Hereward Way, Brownlow Close, Manor Way, Waterton Close, Park Rd, Millfield Rd.

Wednesday 5th 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 6th Baston ( South of Main St) Pannell Court, Manor Dr, Manor Cl, Cardyke Dr, Rous Court, Aveland Way, Denshire Ct, Chesham Dr, Mayfield Gdns, Church St. Friday 7th Deeping St James 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 Way, Stowgate, Locks Close.

Monday 10th Frognall - Spalding Rd, Horsegate, Spalding Rd, Tooley Way, Abel Close, Hall Meadow Rd, Darbyshire Cl, Braeburn Rd, Laxton Close, Churchfield Close, Horsegate.

Tuesday 11th Market Deeping - Church

St, Halfleet, John Eve’s Way, Church St, The Grove, The Orchard, St Guthlac’s Ave, Hall Farm, Halfleet, Towngate East, Dovecote, Prestlands, Black Prince Ave, Joan Wake Close, Chestnut Way, John Eve’s Way, Beech Close, Hawthorn Close.

Monday 17th Langtoft Village East - The Rides, East End, New Road, Cloven Ends, Gibbs Close, Deer Park Rd, Lime Cl, Barn Owl Close.

Tuesday 18th Market Deeping - 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, Rosemary Ave, Thyme Ave, Lady Margarets Ave, Beaufort Ave, Willoughby Ave, Queens Ave, Eastfield, Florence Way, The Pasture, Speedwell Court, Blackthorn Close, Bryony Way.

Wednesday 12th Market Deeping …

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.

Wednesday 19th Deeping St James Meadow Rd / Thackers Way (W) Burchnall Close, 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.

Friday 14th 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.

Friday 21st West Deeping & Tallington King St, The Lane, Main Rd, West Rd, Bainton Rd, Herons Close, Church Lane, St Lawrence Way.

Thursday 13th Deeping St James 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.

Thursday 20th Market Deeping 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, Lamport Cl, Rockingham Cl, Lindsey Ave, Lincoln Close, Kesteven Drive, Holland Close, Meadway, Burnside Ave, Green Walk, Park Drive, Cedar Close, The Avenue, Woodlands.

Whilst every effort is made by Lions and 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 Poundstretcher Store on December 1st and 8th, and at the Tesco store on December 15th and 22nd.

On behalf of Deeping Lions and Rotary, may we wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a big “ thank you “ for your continued generosity and support of our sleigh collection.

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Useful tip: When you move into a new, pre-owned property, get the locks changed – you never know who still has a key to get into your (new) home! That sound advice comes courtesy of local sole trader, Martin Coulson, who set up his business two years ago, and who is now developing a favourable reputation, as a qualified locksmith, across his trading area, within a twenty-five mile radius of Peterborough.

Martin’s work includes the supply and fitting of most new types of lock, for both domestic and commercial premises.

Available at the end of a phone twenty-four hours a day, Martin can also be called upon to repair jammed doors, and to help people who have been locked out of their home.

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Call Neil today on 07377 681 191 neil1975armstrong@gmail.com Deeping St James, PE11 3DW

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History

Discovering . . . the Deeping Stage

Rex Needle

T

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 when travel was extremely uncomfortable because of cramped seating and hazards such as mud, potholes and puddles, and 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 in 1739.

But by 1743, eight stagecoaches were passing through Market Deeping each day with the result that roadside inns were established along the route to give rest and refreshment for horses and passengers, thus making it an important staging point between

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London and the north and the cross country route between Boston and Stamford.

The coming of the railways in the 19th century 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.

The oldest of these in Market Deeping is the Bull Inn on the north side and dating 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 was the New Inn, built of limestone with a Collyweston slate roof in 1802 when it was advertised as providing “well fitted commodious accommodation for the nobility, gentry and commercial travellers together with ample T H E

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stabling”, attracting clientele from coaches travelling to and from London via the Great North Road (now the A1 trunk road).

The inn is now known as the Deeping Stage and that distinctive coaching arch has been enclosed, leading to an extension of the bar area following a £30,000 modernisation programme in 1974-75 which took nine months to complete to coincide with the name change although much of the original stonework and beams were retained as were the boot scrapers on each side of the doorway into the bar.

Both buildings have been listed Grade II since 1968 which means that they are protected for the future as being of special architectural and historic importance and a continuing reminder of the stagecoach days of yesteryear.

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So far this year our team at Briggs Residential have sold more properties than any other Deepings agency.* If you’re thinking of selling or need an up to date valuation please call us for a fast, friendly response. * Figures correct from 1st January - 19th November 2018. Information sourced from Rightmove.

Sales agreed this year Briggs Residential ...146 Agent 2 .................... 56 Agent 3 .................... 52

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Agent 4 .................... 47

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Paula

Agent 5 .................... 27 Agent 6 .................... 12

Fiona

Becky

Zoe

Emma

We would like to wish everyone in The Deepings a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

YOUR LOCAL ESTATE AGENT