Discovering the Deepings issue 044, February 2019

Issue 44 / February 2019

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Inside this issue What Does Coach Travel Look Like in 2019?

Enjoy the 'Good Life' at Tallington Lakes

Ride on Thomas at Nene Valley Railway

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Introduction

Welcome to Your February Issue.

And so, hold on tight, here comes Valentine’s Day! “Love is in the air/ Everywhere I look around/ Love is in the air/ Every sight and every sound”, so sang John Paul Young in 1978. However, I think these words from the French author, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, strike a more romantic tone: “Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction”.

Whilst you’re all “looking outward” then, I hope you all enjoy our February issue, where there are plenty of ways in which you can make the most of this romantic month, especially the music quiz!

Claire x

Welcome to “February fill-dyke” and, to coin an old adage, “February fill dyke, be black or be it white; be it white, ‘tis better to like.”

(In other words, rain and snow are both welcome this month, although snow is preferable.) We’ve already got early showings of snowdrop and celandine, with daffodils not far behind, so I’m not too sad if we’ve already had our winter’s complement of snow.

As ever, our contributors have brought together a whole host of golden, not daffodils, but ideas and recommendations instead, to make this year’s Valentine’s Day your best ever.

And finally, cringe-time : Why can’t humans hear a dog whistle? Because dogs can’t whistle.

What do you say to a friend struggling with their grammar? “There, their, they’re”. Enjoy the read!

John

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Inside

Highlights

4................ The Virtual Revolution at Renu.

6/7............ Empire Gym – A Time of Clarity.

8................ Hypnotherapy – great for children too!

10............... The Travel Column – Best beaches in

the U.S.A. 12............... Health Issues – Sacro-iliac joint problems.

14............... Shaw’s Coaches feature.

15............... Community Matters.

16............... Gardening Tips.

20/21....... S & J Windows and Conservatories

feature.

22.............. Consumer Advice – Tough action

against scammers.

26.............. Discovering … The Deeping Lock-up.

32/33....... Tallington Lakes Leisure Park feature.

34.............. Your Finances – Pensions.

38.............. Community Matters.

40............. Community Matters.

42.............. Will & Probate Services – Millionaire

“baby boomers”.

44............. Recipe – Easy-peasy truffles.

46 ............ Seasonal delights at Vine House Farm.

48 ............ School News.

50/53...... What’s on – Events and gigs guide.

54 ............ The Puzzle Page – Valentine’s Day special.

56.............. Pets and Vets.

59/61........ Classified businesses directory.

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

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The Virtual Revolution

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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e all know the deal – watch what you eat, follow a fitness routine and, if it is within your budget, join a gym or hire a personal trainer and you will lose weight, look good and feel great.

There is no doubt that this plan of action will work. The problem is that most of us have a hard time sticking to this ideal. Busy lifestyles, lack of sleep or energy, or loss of motivation usually kick in at some point to throw us off our accomplished health routines.

Finding suitable appointment times or attending specific class times can be a challenge. What does it take, most of us wonder, to achieve results that can last, and not break our budget?

Welcome to the world of virtual training!

Virtual training is doing a fitness routine with your fitness coach at a time that fits in with you, without the burden of paying high fees or being limited to specific days and times.

Many of these programmes are available for you to do at home, and this can be a great option if you have both the space and the equipment. Renu are taking this one step further, offering you a virtual personal trainer and unlimited virtual cycling classes in our fully-equipped and airconditioned gym!

Indoor cycling classes have become increasingly popular over the past few years. A motivational instructor and some great music can see you through a calorieburning workout that is both enjoyable and gives great results.

Now you can drop in, pick up some bluetooth headphones, select a workout of your choice, and get started! You can become part of the virtual class on screen or gather a few friends to workout together. Simple! There is no initial outlay, and you can pay per session, or enjoy unlimited gym and virtual spin usage for just £20 per month.

Regular virtual appointments with your fitness coach keep you on track, pushing you with ongoing support and encouragement to

achieve desired results. Our gym membership now gives you access to our member zone where you can access your personal trainer at any time, anywhere.

This doesn’t make real live personal training obsolete though.

Clearly, there may be times when you want or need some more specialist advice and we have a team of qualified personal trainers that can be booked for this purpose.

As you work on your New Year’s resolutions this year, remember to use all available resources to help you achieve desired results. Virtual fitness training is one convenient and affordable resource that can bring you to real success.

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February. A Time of Clarity.

A Time to Re-calibrate.

by Matt Weston

February is upon us. Filled with optimism and opportunity. A fantastic time of year.

The first month of the year without a ‘sales pitch’ after Christmas advertising is long gone and the new year resolution conversation only lives with those who really meant it, and who are digging in to the reality of the tasks they have promised themselves to achieve.

Indeed, in that respect, February is a sobering month and one of seeing life in its true colour. A month that allows you to have time with your own mind and to decide on your own terms what things, jobs, tasks and achievements really matter to you. A time of clarity and a perfect time to re-calibrate.

It’s also a time, in my opinion, to plan. Modern society likes to talk about time as being scarce and at a premium. “Time must not be wasted”, “You must act now”; and in some ways I agree with this assertion. It is much more powerful to act than to overthink and procrastinate. But it is also true to say that a week is a long time - if it is used properly.

So, this month, my advice is to decide. To decide to listen to the hundred fleeting thoughts, plans and aspirational ideas that passed through your consciousness in January and to decide to make one of them happen. Pick one. Then, decide when you are going to set some time aside to work on it and diarise that time. Then… do it. Use the time. Research, learn, DO! And forget about the rat race. Or indeed any race!!! What exactly is the rat race anyway? It seems to

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me that it is an imaginary place, a plateau that people create in their mind. And upon this plateau we are all competing with one another, but we assume that everyone else is one step ahead and already winning and that we don’t have time to invest time in the things that we personally really want to do, as we are too busy trying to catch up or stay in the ‘race’.

That simply isn’t true. Of course I hope everyone is winning. It is healthy, and in my mind essential to celebrate others’ success. To bring people’s successes to light at every opportunity is a joy and a demonstration of one’s confidence and security. But that’s exactly the point. Everyone is running their own race, and it has absolutely nothing to do with yours. You are not in competition with anyone and you are not nearly as much in competition with ‘time itself’ as you think.

If you decide to take a week, even if it means taking a week off ‘work’, if work means a job that you do for a company; that week could bring such clarity, such perspective, such pleasure. And most probably, it will show you that what you really want to do is a reality. It is possible.

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your life. Yet you keep putting it off.

And you have time! If you are twenty you have a lifetime and then another, and another! If you are thirty, the same is true. If you are forty, you are in the prime of your life with enough experience and again, a whole lifetime of opportunity ahead... sixty years at least! And let me tell you this… if you are fifty, sixty, seventy or eighty you still have so much time! For what has gone has passed. Life moves only one way and there is such joy and excitement in living it, in taking risks, in doing and failing, and doing and failing again.

I’m thirty-eight. And I haven’t even started yet! I am filled with so much drive, hope and optimism that nothing will stop me. I’ve failed at every junction and I love it! Because there’s nothing better than living, learning and going again! Tasha and I are now parents to a five-monthold beautiful little boy and we have already decided that he takes his own path, in any or every direction, and that he will be encouraged to try and fail, try and fail, as he will then fall into the lap of his family who will help him try again. I’ve had that same luxury from my own wonderful parents, and Tasha is that pillar now, and I hers, and we won’t

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let each other down in supporting each-other’s aspirations.

I also want to say thank you to everyone who reads these passages every month. I get such lovely feedback from people, at the gym, in the supermarket, in the street, and yes, in the pub. It makes such a difference to know people are reading them and enjoying them.

The written word is a passion of mine and I find it fascinating to see how and where people absorb it, in a world where digital and social media are set to grow and grow and dominate people’s attention.

To that end, I want to give you an opportunity to feed back, as there is no ‘comments section’ here.

So please, I want your questions and thoughts. It can be about the gym. About broader exercise and fitness topics or indeed about anything at all that my articles have caused you to think about. I will respond to them in the March magazine. Simply e-mail me directly, using mattweston@empiregyms. com putting ‘Discovering Deeping Questions’ in the title bar.

If there is anyone out there who has a specific question about the gym or exercise and they want to ask it anonymously, then just let me know that you don’t want your name to be used, and I will of course honour that. I want it to be a way of peeling away any remaining barriers. So that, if you haven’t yet stepped in to

Empire Gym, or any gym anywhere for that matter, you can ask some of the questions you have always wanted to ask before you do.

If you have any questions about how we run the business, both with Empire Gym and the new High Intensity Live fitness event, and what we do behind the scenes and the things we have learned, I’d love to answer those questions too.

And finally, anything about motivation, goal setting, or starting small businesses.

These are all my passions and I would love to get into some meaningful two-way dialogue.

Thank you all so much.

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Your Health

The Little People Matter Too...

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

Having two small children myself under the age of seven, I am all too aware of the joy life brings having a couple of ‘mini me’s being around … including those trying moments where deep breathing and counting to ten are just not enough!

Alongside spending the last eight years working with children with additional needs, I am more than aware of the challenges that come along that children find really difficult on a day-to-day basis, without then adding the additional need. A lot of children I see find it difficult to communicate their needs and this is usually exacerbated further by anxiety, stress and worry.

Conquering difficult environments, crowds, friendships, school and home can all become too much, resulting in anger, depression, low self-esteem, lack of confidence and negative self-belief, to name but a few. Add a daily dose of social media, comparing ourselves to others, and searching for any topic imaginable at the touch of a button, or using tablets as a form of communication or distraction, we then add blue light into the mix. This can affect concentration, sleep and our natural endorphin levels.

A few tools to support you within the family home can help: ● Ask your children what’s been good? Focus on the positive parts of their day. Use it as a tool to ask each other at the dinner table and share your achievements. ● Go out with them and buy a note book and pen. Get them to write or tell you three good things about their day before they go to bed. This enables them to get a serotonin boost which allows them to relax and promote sleep-inducing melatonin. ● Turn off tablets and phones an hour before bed. Allow the mind time to quieten down.

● Take a walk, scoot, bike, skate, anything active, each day. Even just ten minutes a day can make a difference.

Elevate mood and increase positive thought.

Just doing these few things each day will boost positivity and serotonin levels for everyone, not just children.

If your child has difficulty relaxing, worries and finds things overwhelming, I run a weekly relaxation class every Thursday at 3.45pm in The Wild Orange, Corby Glen and Friday 5.15pm in room 23, Wake House, Bourne. Kalm KIDZZ is half an hour of time-out and positive relaxation. I also see children on an individual basis for a wide range of issues. Solution focused hypnotherapy is great for children too.

For further information please visit www.hummingbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk Positive thoughts,

Nicole.

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Travel

Our Pick of the USA’s Best Beaches Daytona Beach, Florida Close on twenty-five miles of golden sands, with plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment, it’s the perfect beach for families, with activities from water sports to cycling along the promenade, plus the world-famous speedway. Or you can simply soak up the warm Florida sunshine.

Travel Counsellors Top Tip: Daytona has some gorgeous beachfront parks, with pavilions for fishing, splash parks and picnic areas.

Clare Lockett

Travel Counsellor

Miami Beach, Florida Trendy and quirky, Miami Beach attracts the rich and famous with its miles of golden sand and glittering nightlife.

Roller skate down the promenade, enjoy people-watching on the beach and admire the historic Art Deco architecture.

TC Top Tip: Rent some chairs at South Beach’s 12th Street Beach to do some people-watching. Just look for the rainbow flags posted at the lifeguard stations.

Santa Monica, California Probably the most iconic beach in “SoCal”, Santa Monica offers glorious expanses of beach, biking trails and activities. The famous pier features everything from rides and amusements to bars and restaurants and on the water, you’ll be able to surf and paddleboard, with lessons and rentals available.

Clearwater Beach, Florida Named the USA’s number 1 beach by TripAdvisor in 2018, Clearwater Beach boasts inviting soft sands and surf. The Gulf waters are warm and the long beaches are teeming with activities and water sports.

T.C. Top Tip: Do the Beach Walk, a $30-million redevelopment initiative that has transformed the look and feel of south Clearwater Beach. It’s a broad, winding promenade surrounded by resorts, beautiful white sand, entertainment and art.

Sanibel and Fort Myers, Florida The area is home to plenty of gorgeous beaches including Boca Grande Beach on Gasparilla Island and five additional beaches facing the Gulf of Mexico. Familyfriendly resorts and Gulf-side seafood restaurants can be found on the six miles of white, sandy coastline.

TC Top Tip: Try island-hopping in the shallow waters of the Pine Island Sound. Visit one of twenty marinas where you’ll find a variety of charter and sightseeing cruises hopping between islands, including Cayo Costa (a state park), Cabbage Key and Boca Grande.

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TC Top Tip: Right on the seafront, the Annenberg Community Beach House is open to all and offers spectacular views, a splash pad, a beach area, a courtyard, a view deck, a playground and more.

Malibu, California Malibu is a beach-lover’s dream, with nearly forty of them to choose from, from the iconic Surfrider Beach to the cave-like rocks and cliffs of El Matador State Beach.

Make sure you stock up on supplies as some of the beaches are so private and secluded you may be the only ones there.

TC Top Tip: Visit Paradise Cove for a long beach walk past the Malibu mansions and find some secluded beaches to explore along the way.

To find out more information or to book you holiday, contact Clare Lockett, Travel Counsellor.

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Sacro-iliac Joint problems

by Philip Hakim, Registered Osteopath, Owner of the Wellhead Practice

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ound at the lower end of the spine, the Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) connect the sacrum (a triangular shaped bone at the base of the spine) to each of the larger outer pelvic bones (ilia) to make the pelvis complete. They act as shock absorbers allowing movement and body weight to be transferred in a smooth and controlled manner from the upper body through to the legs and vice versa.

Possible causes of injury: SIJ injuries are not unusual. The more traumatic causes can include a fall onto your side such as a miss-timed sliding tackle, or slipping and landing onto your bottom.

Less dramatic reasons include repetitive weight bearing activities such as running, jumping, dancing or gymnastics for example. In practice, a common cause is a sudden jolt to the pelvis such as missing a step or dropping into an unseen hole in the ground whilst walking the dog. A rounded or slouching posture can also be a triggering factor.

Symptoms: Pain is usually felt on one side of the lower back often localised to the dimpled area just below your waistband.

You may feel discomfort in the buttock, lower abdomen or groin regions too. Some patients report a sense that the affected leg feels a slightly different length or that

it even drags or doesn’t swing properly when they walk.

Occasionally the front of the thigh feels achy or appears to burn if they have been on their feet too long. Rest can be a relief although you can end up feeling slightly stiff afterwards and turning over in bed can be painful too.

Treatment options: In my experience, most SI problems respond really well to manual treatment. Using techniques to decompress or re-align the joints and straighten the pelvis can work really well to restore normal joint movement. Soft tissue massage and stretching can then reduce the localised muscle spasm and encourage a healthier blood flow to the tissues. This helps to drain away any inflammation built up and speed up the recovery. Muscle re-education can then strengthen the surrounding areas or correct any postural imbalances that may be contributing and reduce the likelihood of a reoccurrence. Sometimes a special pelvic belt or sports taping is useful to stabilise the joint for a while.

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Gone are the days of the ‘Summer Holiday’ singalong, smoky saloons and a bumpy ride! In 2019, the phrase “sit back, relax and enjoy the view” really does mean something. More and more of us are choosing to make the most of what this country has to offer; domestic overnight stays are on the increase, with over a quarter of the country taking an overnight trip in the UK during the festive season! As a nation, we’re ready and waiting to see new things and experience new places, but we want to do it in style!

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Destinations have changed too, with exciting new visitor attractions opening all the time and greatly improved facilities at old favourites! Visit a city centre and you’re guaranteed to find something interesting, thrilling,

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delicious or unusual. Take the beautiful, ancient, walled city of York as an example. Here, you’ll find everything from The Jorvik Viking Centre to the Chocolate Story, the Dungeons, the Castle Museum and the (free-to-enter) National Railway Museum, as well as exciting annual events like the Christmas Market, Food Festival, Dark Skies Festival and Ice Trail. There really is something for everyone, everywhere!

With Brexit looming and warmer weather continuing to grace our island (believe it or not!), coupled with car parking becoming increasingly expensive and difficult to find, coach travel to our home-grown tourist hot spots has never looked more attractive.

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Schools’ Rock Band Takes to the Road Children taking their musical talent out of school to entertain the local community are receiving positive support from their South Kesteven District Councillor. Market and West Deeping Councillor, Ashley Baxter, has donated a £300 Ward Member Grant to help the Joint Schools’ Rock Band’s continued success. It involves youngsters from several primary schools in the area getting together for regular rehearsals ahead of public performances around their patch.

Director of Music at Deeping St James Community Primary School, Sarah Young, said: “We’ve created a joint schools’ rock band here, involving seven local primary schools. Children from each school come and rehearse here at Deeping St James every two weeks and then go out into the community to perform. Their

recent event was the Deepings Christmas Market where they played a number of seasonal favourites, including ‘Run Run Rudolph’ and ‘Jingle Bells’.

Next, they will be starting their summer programme ahead of the Deeping St James Rose and Sweet Pea Show, and they will also be touring all their school to perform.”

The children play guitars, keyboards and drums to support their vocals, and the Ward Member Grant will help pay for musical equipment. The school PTA has already donated £500 towards equipment over the last year.

Cllr Baxter said: “The band is going from strength to strength and has received plenty of plaudits from its performances so far. It’s a pleasure to be able to

help a project like this, which is great for socialising and making new friends between the schools as well as the children having fun while making their music.”

The other schools involved are Linchfield Community Primary School, Market Deeping Community Primary School, William Hildyard Church of England Primary, Baston C of E Primary, Langtoft Primary School and St George’s Church of England Primary School in Stamford.

Rose Lodge Care Home Make Sweet Wishes Come True As part of Country Court Care’s ‘Make a wish’ initiative, residents at Rose Lodge Care Home in Market Deeping hosted a fabulous dessert club recently. The Well-being and Activities Coordinators at the Care Home were tasked with asking each resident what their wish would be; Kit, a dessert lover, suggested sharing her passion with local people and wanted to host a dessert club.

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which included cheesecake and salted caramel cake.

The dessert that was voted everyone’s favourite was a chocolate poke cake, baked

by Kit’s daughter-in-law. As its name suggests, a poke cake has holes poked into it after baking, and a filling is added

“It’s lovely to make our residents’ wishes come true”, said Home Manager, Natalie White. “Sometimes it can be the little things that really make someone’s day, especially when it’s meaningful to them.”

The ‘Make a wish’ initiative has seen residents across the Country Court Care group enjoying a wide range of ‘wishes’ from scoring goals at Sheffield United Football Club to off-road driving and theatre trips.

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february Gardening Tips As I write this, we have yet to have the usual frosts and snow that winter brings, but we do have the promise of a cold snap and possibly some snow. With this in mind, February may prove to be a pretty cold month but, who knows? More than any other month you need to watch the local conditions and act accordingly.

Don’t always do what the seed packet says - make a judgement depending on the ground conditions; you don’t want all your seeds to rot!

It is possible to sow crops such as broad beans along with early peas (under cloches), parsnips and garlic, but only do so if the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. A good idea for sowing peas is to use lengths of plastic guttering: half fill them with good quality seed compost and sow the seeds about 2inches apart, cover with compost, water and keep in a light spot under cover. Once the seedlings have grown to about 3 inches, make a shallow drill and slide the contents of the guttering into the drill. Make sure they are firmly bedded and water. Other crops that can be sown outdoors (watch the weather and make a judgement), are turnips, rhubarb crowns and grape vines.

February is the best month to plant out garlic and shallots. Prepare the ground as you would a seed bed and plant using a trowel; don’t push the bulbs into the soil. The garlic cloves should be planted about 2ins/5cms deep and, with the shallot bulbs, leave the tips just at the soil surface. Check that the birds have not pulled the bulbs out and replant the disturbed bulbs as soon as possible.

Make sure that you have got all of your seed potatoes by the end of the month and that they are spread out in a seed tray, or in egg boxes, in a light cool room where they can “chit” (sprout shoots), before being planted out. If the “chits” look pale and spindly, the room is probably too warm or too dark.

The soil can be prepared for the spring planting by completing the winter digging, if not already done, removing any weeds that have survived the winter months. To warm up the soil for planting next month, cover it with fleece or polythene and, if you haven’t already, add well-rotted manure or compost to the prepared soil.

Other jobs that can be carried out are:• Removing dead leaves from cabbages and sprouts –if they start to rot they can spread mould and mildew.

• Make sure winter cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli are netted against hungry pigeons, whose food supply is a little short at this time of year.

• Spray fruit trees, whilst they are still dormant, with a plant-oil based winter wash to help prevent aphids and scale insects.

• Feed and mulch fruit trees and bushes.

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– Local Firm Providing a Quality Service Family-run company, S & J Windows and Conservatories, are one of the leading suppliers and installers of doors, conservatories and uPVC windows throughout the region, and are now entering their twenty-sixth year of continuous trading. Local man, Steve Kell, and the team are continuing to build on the fine reputation for delivering top quality products and installation services, at highly competitive prices.

From uPVC double glazing and orangeries to soffits and fascias and double glazing repairs, S & J’s fully qualified workforce have the knowledge and expertise to successfully complete their installations quickly and efficiently. They are dedicated to providing all of their many customers with an expert and unrivalled service, making them a company that can be trusted.

Their two teams of fitters operate across the area from Bourne, Stamford and The Deepings, down through Peterborough, Huntingdon and St Neots, so they can easily access any location within these local regions. It is often the case that one satisfied customer within the local area is so impressed with the S & J products and service, that a glowing recommendation leads to further projects much further afield. Hence the S & J teams of fitters have, in recent years, been busy in London, Oxford, Skegness and Lincoln.

Having been established in the area for so long has meant that Steve can now look at their installations from more than twenty years ago, where the original wooden frames would have perhaps been replaced with aluminium ones.

Those same customers are now seeing S & J return with replacement uPVC frames, knowing that the same level of quality workmanship and competitive pricing will have remained a key feature.

Besides the ‘windows, doors, fascias and soffits’ part of the operation, Steve explains how many houseowners are now moving away from the practice of having their conservatory built with a polycarbonate roof, the transparent covering which notoriously makes the room into an oven in the summer months and then into a fridge, when the temperatures drop. This, of course, has made many expensive additions to the house virtual ‘no go areas’, S & J have the solution with their tiled effect, “warm roof”, which has proved to be a very popular addition to their operation. Rather than simply cover an existing roof with the new composite tiles, S & J will remove the entire roof and replace it, ensuring that there will be no sagging in the future.

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This spring, Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire, which runs the outreach in Market Deeping, is looking to increase the number of volunteers in the pool. They can be from any walk of life, and just have to be willing to commit to six hours each week. There are many, and varied, roles available, from the traditional client-facing assessors and advisors, (working face-toface, on e-mail and web chat and on the telephone), through to support in admin, reception, training, marketing, and research and campaigns. Introduction days, including interviews, will be held at the Stamford office.

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Volunteers don’t need to know it all! Training Officer, Megan Millar, has devised a detailed training programme for all new volunteers, whilst providing constant updates to the existing team on the frequent changes to the law and welfare benefits system. The organisation’s up-to-the-minute electronic information system contains most of the information needed when assisting clients, and volunteers are not left alone after they are trained; there is always an experienced volunteer to give support and guidance, along with the staffing team.

Alan, a volunteer in Grantham, explains his experience: “It is January, two months to go before I retire after working for forty-six years. My wife presented me with a cutting from the local paper ‘New Call for Volunteers to Join Citizens Advice’. She thinks it would be good for me to do something worthwhile with my time (and get me out of the house!) OK, I read the article and I admit it does sound interesting. I contact the Training Officer and a week later I am being interviewed and invited to join the training programme.”

Alan is still at Grantham, contributing to helping people solve their problems, several years later. Anyone reading this article who is interested in joining the organization should first contact Megan on trainingofficer@ citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk; or visit the website where they can fill in an application form; www. citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk/volunteer

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The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP) includes Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite, Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council.

At the recent launch event, Police and Crime Commissioner, Jason Ablewhite, said: “Scams are becoming a part of our everyday lives but they shouldn’t be, as they are fraud and fraud is crime. Being a victim of this crime can have a devastating impact. These crimes often target those people in our communities that are vulnerable for a variety of reasons, including poverty, isolation, frailty, or disability, and this new partnership aims to look at how we can work together to make it harder for these criminals to continue to operate in our area.”

Eileen Le Voi, Director of Safe Local Trades – which has been championing the consumer for over a decade – said: “As a member of the partnership, I am committed, on behalf of Safe Local Trades and Services, to this far-reaching charter. It is vital that we all work together towards one common, and very important, goal of raising awareness about scams and ending the financial and mental suffering caused to individuals on a daily basis.”

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Tenant Fees Ban Comes into Force from June 1st 2019

by Jonathan Brewell​, Managing Partner, Newton Fallowell

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n January 2019 the government announced that the Tenant Fees Bill will come into force in England on June 1st 2019.

Following its third reading in the House of Lords, the bill is likely to receive royal assent in the coming weeks.

So what does this mean?

Currently, most letting agents charge a fee for tenants to apply to rent a property. The fees cover a variety of items, such as credit checking the prospective tenant, drawing up a tenancy agreement and also creating an inventory for the property into which the tenant is moving, for all of which there is a cost involved for the letting agent. The new bill will prevent letting agents charging for these items, and agents and landlords will only be allowed to take payments for rent and deposits.

The bill is yet to be finalised and there will be a few circumstances in which some payments can be taken.

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rental property, whilst also having to find a deposit for the new property they wish to rent. However, with a new wave of schemes in the rental sector, some properties are offered with a deposit replacement scheme, making it more costeffective to move rental properties than it has ever been.

The result! Tenants may be more mobile as the removal of fees will make it easier for them to apply for other rental properties. One of the biggest hurdles for tenants looking to move has always been having a deposit tied up on their current

Our services We offer an excellent service to both our landlords and tenants. If you are a landlord looking to let a property, or a tenant looking to move, we look forward to hearing from you.

Why? In certain areas of the U.K. unscrupulous agents have been known to charge substantial holding deposits for rental properties on a non-refundable basis. This means that, should the tenant not be successful in obtaining the property, they lose their money. At Newton Fallowell, Market Deeping, we are proud

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ockups were small houses of correction for occasional inmates that began to appear throughout the country in the late 18th century, near to the church, on the village green or close to ale houses which were frequently the scene of disorderly conduct, especially on Saturday nights.

They were purpose built single-cell prisons where drunks, vagrants and other petty offenders were locked up overnight before appearing before the magistrates to be dealt with at the next court hearing, sometimes known as guard houses or round houses.

But whatever their shape, they were all “blind” houses because they had no windows, only grilles high in the walls or set in the doors for ventilation such as here at Deeping St James, hence the term blind drunk for anyone confined through over indulgence in alcohol.

manacles and chains to secure felons who were ordered to be incarcerated for wrongdoing.

The responsibility for these tiny, temporary prisons was that of the parish constable whose duty it was to hold offenders overnight and until they were built, he was often obliged to take them into his own home for safe keeping, which often created a most awkward domestic situation.

The Deeping lockup has become a major tourist attraction for South Lincolnshire and is now protected as a Grade I listed building as being of historic and architectural importance, having been refurbished in 1999 at a cost of almost £20,000 which came from South Kesteven District Council, local charities and various other grants.

This one is situated at the corner of Eastgate and Church Street and was originally the market cross, built of a local limestone in the 15th century when the village held regular markets, but in 1819, it was converted for use as the village lockup because there was sufficient space within the base for its new use.

The work was badly needed and included the removal of an unsightly electric lamp that defaced the top of the monument for many years but the stonework was also cleaned and re-pointed, cobbled setts laid around it with floodlighting to provide illumination at night together with a public seat and a line of black metal bollards to protect the structure from passing vehicles.

The work was carried out by a local craftsman, Tailby Johnson, at a cost of nine shillings (about £40 at today’s value), the interior being five feet square and containing three stone alcoves for seats that were fitted with

The money was therefore well spent to ensure the survival of this historic curiosity and also to attract more visitors to the village that already has a goodly share of heritage sites.

Archive photograph by Rex Needle of the Deeping lockup from 2003.

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We recently had a new client come into our office as he had read somewhere about his Personal Tax Allowance being affected by his earnings. He was unclear whether he was impacted by this, but wanted to talk to a professional to make sure. In this instance, it turned out that, had he not come to speak to us, he would have been adversely affected and, as a result, his Personal Tax Allowance would have been impacted.

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Green Space Protected by Natural Barrier Landscaping work is under way at a popular open space in Market Deeping to protect the parkland for the future. A natural barrier – or bund – is being created along the edge of green areas owned by South Kesteven District Council, either side of the Towngate end of Tattershall Drive. The area has in the past been subject to illegal camping, and a wooden fence was sawn through last August for vehicles to gain access.

Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, said: “This land is for the benefit of residents and should be kept that way. It’s a lovely park and we wanted to make sure we improved the area in a way that people wanted. We have been talking with local people ever since the residents’ group came to a full council meeting in June 2017 with a petition of more than four hundred names to protect the park. Residents and the town council worked together to clear debris and tipped waste left at the site.

“But we needed a permanent solution. They didn’t want boulders, for instance, and this

Caroline Dugmore, from the residents’ group, with Cllr Dr Peter Moseley option of creating a landscaped trench provides a natural barrier.

It has taken time but we wanted to get this right, both for the people who live here and visit, and for the variety of plant and animal life in this habitat, which is largely rural but at the edge of the urban area. To support that biodiversity, we are adding a wildflower seed mix to the bund in keeping with the countryside, which will undoubtedly enhance the area.”

The two areas of land – one each side of Tattershall Drive – are widely used by locals for sports, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors. Despite SKDC installing a low, temporary wooden fence, there have been several incursions by

Members of the local residents’ group meet Cllr Dr Peter Moseley as work commenced at Tattershall Drive, Market Deeping

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travellers over the years. The most recent was in August 2018 when a chainsaw was used to gain access. SKDC acted swiftly to move the travellers on, and worked towards a solution. The new landscaping will create a natural long-term barrier without reducing the appeal of the open space.

Christmas Hunt Winner The Winner of our Christmas Novelty Hunt back in the December issue was Evie age 6 from Market Deeping.

She is spending her £50 on a new “paw patrol” book and a day out in the summer.

Well done Evie!

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Volunteers Walk a Thousand Miles to Bring Christmas Cheer culminating in a fantastic sum of just over £10,000. On behalf of The Deepings Lions and Rotary Club of the Deepings, I would like to thank all the people in the Deepings and surrounding villages for their support.”

Rotarians and Lions strode out for nearly one thousand miles to bring Christmas cheer to people of all ages, in and around the Deepings area, raising a recordbreaking amount for local charities in the process.

For seventeen evenings throughout December, members of the Deepings Lions Club and the Rotary Club of the Deepings, with good support from Deepings Interact, family and friends, took their Santa sleigh out in all weathers. They travelled through the streets and estates of Market Deeping and Deeping St James and the villages of Glinton, Northborough, Peakirk, Deeping Gate, Baston, Frognall, Langtoft, West Deeping and Tallington.

The total mileage covered by the Santa sleigh route over the seventeen nights was estimated at eighty-five miles, and with an average of eleven to twelve

collectors and helpers out each night, in addition to Santa and his driver, the cumulative mileage walked by volunteers was close to one thousand miles, or around two million Fitbit steps! But the foot slogging marathon was well worth the effort, as the Santa sleigh raised just over £10,000, setting a new record for this popular annual fundraiser.

Vince Sterland of the Deepings Lions said: “It was fantastic to see the extremely excited children and the smiles on people’s faces when we arrived. We had a brilliant collection this year with amazingly only two wet nights,

Rotarian Carl Midgley added: “Rotarians, Lions, their families and friends working together, spend a lot of time taking Santa on his rounds because we all think helping Santa is a wonderful thing to be part of. Witnessing the simple joy on the faces of young and old alike when they see Santa come down their street is brilliant. We are also lucky to see the generosity of so many people from all walks of life in giving what they can and we thank them very much for the support they give, as it enables us to do so much good. Long may we continue to be able to do this for our community.”

Chocolate Delight at Care Home’s Wonka Wonderland Chocolate (and all things chocolaty) was very much the theme when Maxey House Care Home in Deeping Gate held a ‘Wonka Day’, shortly before Christmas. The festive season was a little more magical for the residents when the home was transformed into Wonka’s Wonderland, and family and friends were invited along to share the day. The event was made even sweeter with the Rotary Club of the Deepings dipping in to buy two chocolate fountains for the home to use on the day, and for future fundraising events.

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Maxey House specialises in dementia care and the Sparkle initiative was set up by the home’s owners to raise money to be used specifically to help residents enjoy special moments and magical days, to enable them to fulfil their dreams.

Michelle added: “Sparkle is about creating memories and experiences for those who feel they have reached a time in their life where those dreams are not possible.”

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Dressed for the ‘Wonka Day’, from left, front – Activities Manager, Lynn Cattermole; Home Manager, Michelle Reid; Deputy Manager, Alex Dragos; and maintenance man, Graeme Reid; back – Rotarians Mary Martin and Amrit Mistry try out the chocolate fountains. initiative is a wonderful idea and so were very happy to support the ‘Wonka Day’.”

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Latest O.N.S. (Office for National Statistics) figures show the extent of inter-generational wealth inequality.

Netwealth, a wealth manager, analysed the O.N.S.’s Wealth and Assets Surveys between 2006 and 2016, (the most recent data available). The analysis also found one in five (20%) of over-65s in the UK to be a millionaire, compared with 7% in 2006.

Often known as the wealthiest generation, “baby boomers” have consolidated their position through “soaring property prices, inheritance and the prevalence of final salary pension schemes”, according to Charlotte Ransom,

Chief Executive and founder of Netwealth. Younger households have seen their proportion of the UK’s household wealth fall over the same period.

The wealth disparity has given rise to the “bank of mum and dad” — with one recent survey estimating that parents helping with property deposits are behind up to one in four transactions in the UK. So, how should “baby boomers” best plan to transfer their wealth?

Any parent or grandparent preparing to help a child with a property deposit will have to consider whether the money is a gift or a loan and, if so, how and

when they expect it to be repaid.

This also affects how any transfer will be treated for Inheritance Tax purposes (IHT).

Other tax-efficient ways of transferring money to the next generation include setting up trusts, starting a pension for your children or grandchildren, or saving into taxfree savings accounts, such as the Junior ISA or Lifetime ISA. Younger generations need all the help they can get. So, if you are a “baby boomer” who wants to find out more about transferring your wealth to the next generations and have a chat about making your plan, give us a call on 01778 382723 and book your free consultation today.

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Eat the Season

EASY-PEASY TRUFFLES Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than chocolate! With this easy recipe, you can make your own gorgeous chocolate truffles - you could then pop them into a box or jar and tie with ribbon for a lovely, homemade Valentine’s gift!

Ingredients

Method

Makes about 15 truffles 2 double chocolate chip muffins 2 tablespoons of chocolate hazelnut spread 1 handful of raisins or sultanas A few drops of water Coloured sugar sprinkles or your preferred choice of decoration

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• Crumble the chocolate muffins (about 125g/4oz) into a large bowl, then stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread.

• Add the raisins or sultanas and a few drops of water to create a crumbly mixture.

• Squeeze teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and then roll the balls in the coloured sugar sprinkles.

These will keep for about 5 days in an airtight container, if kept at room temperature.

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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’.

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Taking place during 14th-21st Feb, Nest Box Week aims to encourage everyone to contribute to wildlife conservation whilst giving the opportunity to watch any breeding birds that are attracted to your garden. Here at Vine House Farm we can give you advice on which nest box to choose & where to put it.

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Celeriac & potato rosti A delicious side dish for roast lamb try grating celeriac & potato, squeeze out the excess water in a tea towel, shape in to patties & pan fry for 5-6 mins a side until crisp & golden.

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School News Baston C. E. Primary School We had a fabulous Christmas at Baston where the younger children in Key Stage 2 performed ‘A Miracle in Town’ to their family and carers at school. Key Stage 2 performed a selection of Christmas carols and songs in church and narrated the Christmas nativity story, creating a tableau throughout the service. They completed the service with a Christingle song which is enjoyed by the children, adults and staff every year.

Our PTA hosted a disco, a party, and arranged a visit from Santa during the last few days of school.

Everyone enjoyed the activities and we are all extremely grateful for the wonderful opportunities that the PTA provide for us all-year-round.

We celebrated success on the netball courts with our Red and Blue teams coming first and second in the cluster league.

On Tuesday January 9th, twenty-four children travelled to Sheffield to take part in the annual ‘Young Voices’ concert. It was a very late night, but well worth it. Mrs Mills even managed to meet Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet!

In the New Year, Deeping St James Community Primary School, Market Deeping Community Primary School and Baston CE Primary School are undertaking an exciting joint Reading Project where we are joining up with the local library to promote reading within our schools and in the local community.

WILLIAM HILDYARD PTFA The PTFA at William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, have just cut the ribbon on an amazing new piece of playground equipment.

They have spent three years fundraising and recently a wooden pirate ship was installed on the field, surrounded by an all- weather surface.

Their contribution was matched with funding that the school applied for. Not only have they raised money towards the Pirate Ship, but they have also contributed towards some target boards in the Key Stage 1 playground and a science board in the Key Stage 2 playground.

The PTFA have worked very hard over the last three years and have raised money through holding Christmas and Summer Fayres (the Christmas Fayre raised a massive £2871.46 – not bad for a relatively small school!), discos, a Bingo and Bake-off Night, raffles, clothing collections and car boot sales.

They would not have been able to do this without the support of the parents, staff and people of the Deepings: so, a great big thank you to all of those who have supported their fundraising events in any way.

Deeping St James Community Primary School As always, we’ve been very busy this term.

In early January our choir went to Young Voices held in Sheffield Arena. We joined about 4,500 other primary-aged children in this mass choir event. It involved practising with a professional conductor all afternoon and then taking part in a concert from 7pm. As well as singing up to fourteen songs as a choir, the children were joined by professional dancers and singers to make up the concert – one of these performers included Tony Hadley, 48

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lead singer of Spandau Ballet. The parents of the children also came up to support the children in the audience. Everybody had a great day!

Events in the following weeks include a Greek Day; a mobile Planetarium; a trip up to York Railway Museum by train and various sporting events.

Our joint reading project is also well underway with Market Deeping and Baston Schools, and we are linking with the library in Deeping to be part of a joint website which promotes reading and has a wealth of resources on it.

As a school, if we can be of any assistance in the local community, please let me know.

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SEE AND RIDE BEHIND THOMAS AT THE NENE VALLEY RAILWAY Join him as he returns to Steam at Wansford 16th & 17th, 23rd & 24th February Thomas’ Half term weekends Travel behind Thomas on his Branch Line to Yarwell and back • See Thomas running around the yard with some naughty trucks at Wansford • Travel to Peterborough and back on the main train • Thomas will depart Wansford at 10:00, 11:45, 14:00 • Buy a Rover ticket and travel all day Adults £16 Senior £13 Child £8 Dogs £1 Family £40 (2A and 3C)

COME AND JOIN THOMAS ON HIS BIG ADVENTURE,

AS HE TAKES THE MAIN LINE TO PETERBOROUGH WITH HIS SPECIAL TRAIN

SUNDAY 19TH MAY Thomas fun for all the family on this very special trip

All classes £16.50, under 1’s FREE

• Ride behind Thomas on his special train as he takes the main line to Peterborough • Goody Bags for all children over 1 • Help Thomas take water at Peterborough • Meet the Driver and Fireman

Tickets online at www.nvr.org.uk Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Old Great North Road, Stibbington, PE8 6LR • Telephone: 01780 784444

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What's On

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

The Young at Heart Club meets alternate Tuesdays at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Programme includes speakers, games, quizzes and trips. Contact Trisha on 01778 346348.

Langtoft, The Deepings & District Royal British Legion branch meet bi-monthly (every 2 months) on the 2nd Monday of the month at The Goat Inn, Frognall, PE6 8SA, at 8pm. Everyone welcome. Contact Phil on 07368 256898.

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.

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 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.

The Rotary Club of The Deepings Part of one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organisations in the world ; serving the needs of communities and promoting peace worldwide by initiating thousands of humanitarian projects. Register your interest on our website: http://rotary-ribi. org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=413 [1] or email Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, jennyspratt@btinternet.com” Priory Youth Players / Priory Players. Amateur dramatics for ages four years and upwards. We rehearse for pantomime every Monday and Wednesday at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St.James, from September to January. Acting workshops for teenagers and adults in February and March. Contact Kate Redhead on pypdsj@gmail.com for details on places - (waiting list may apply) or visit our Facebook page.

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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.

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Events - February 2019 1st -28th

- “A Life in Colour” a collection of Pete Hayward paintings: a tribute to the gentle, talented and visionary man, featuring key works spanning various stages of Pete Hayward’s career. His dynamic semi-abstract works reflected his admiration for popular culture of the 1960s and often referenced images from his youth and personal life. Other works can be viewed by appointment only, during January to March at the artist’s studio in Helpston. Please contact Rowena Hayward at rowenahayward1@gmail.com The John Clare Cottage is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays, 11am-3.00pm . For more details see www.clarecottage.org.

1st - Adult comedy night at The Mallard Room, Parkway Club with Ollie Spencer, the UK’s no. 1 tribute to Roy “Chubby” Brown, start 7pm. Tickets £10, (over 18s only), from the bar.

2nd - St. Guthlac’s Church bring you a Winter Blues Buster at

the Green School, Market Deeping, (opposite St. Guthlac’s Church.) Relax, listen to live Jazz, with the Deeping Dixielanders, whilst eating breakfast, supping a warm drink and reading a newspaper or your favourite book (bring them along). What could be better on a cold, February morning? Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Tickets, in advance, from Kate at kabstg@btinternet.com or phone 079108748440.

2nd - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft Saturday Sale from 10am to 12noon. Freshly made bacon butties to have with tea or coffee, cake stall, bric-a-brac, CDs and DVDs on sale, and our popular ‘Pot Luck’ table.

3rd - The Bishop Nicholas, the Bishop of Grantham will be leading the 10:00am service at St. Guthlac’s, Market Deeping.

This is a special service as we will be celebrating Candlemas, when we recall when Jesus was taken as a new-born baby to Jerusalem by his parents, Mary and Joseph. True to its title, the service involves everyone lighting a candle. All will be most welcome.

5th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows talk on Bee Keeping by

the Bee Lady. Oddfellows Hall Market Deeping 7.00pm. £4. Call Andrew 07729519122

7th - The Deepings Library is celebrating Harry Potter Book Night with a family-friendly quiz, for all muggles aged 12+, £3.50 per person max 4 per team - 7.30-9pm.

Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping, 2.00pm. Members £2. Guests £4. Call Janice 01778 560059.

14th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Philippa Massey entitled, “Bypassing history - transport in and around Stamford”, at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Everyone welcome. £2 for non-members.

14th - Quiz at the Whistle Stop, Tallington: teams can be of

any number but will carry a points handicap if more than four, teams of two start with a points bonus. 8.30pm start, £2 per head.

16th - The Hardy Plant Society, Fenland Group meeting at Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ. This month’s topic is ‘Shade and semi-shade plants, Swines Meadow style’, a talk by Colin Ward. 2.30pm start, non-members welcome, £4. Contact Angie, janda.salix@gmail. com 01733 222367.

16th - Valentine Evening with vocalist Sammy Dean in Langtoft Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. (Doors open at 7.00 p.m.).Tickets £6.00 per person, please bring your own drinks and nibbles.

For further details, contact Yvonne McCulloch - Mobile 07507325065 or e-mail her at yvonnemcc11@gmail.com or alternatively tickets will be available from Langtoft Village Shop.

16th and 17th - The Deepings Camera Club’s ‘Annual

Photographic Exhibition’ will be held at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping, PE6 8PA from 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Please come along and view the work of local photographers and vote for your favourite images. Free entry.

19th - The Deepings Flower Club will start their 2019 season

with a demonstration by Jenny Kirby entitled ‘Fun with Flowers’. Please note that due to repairs at Priory Church Hall the meeting will be held at The Methodist Church Hall, (opposite Waterton Arms), Church St, Deeping St James, for both the February and March meetings, where there is plenty of parking. The Club membership is £30, visitors are always welcome £6. Tea, coffee and raffle of all the arrangements.

Enquiries Sue Boardman 01778 349419 or boardman19@ hotmail.co.uk.

19th - West Deeping Heritage Group welcomes Liz Noble,

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- “A Wizardly Wonderful Harry Potter Fun Day” at Deepings Library: Wand making, broomstick lessons, story time, dress up, wand choreography and much more! 10.30am start.

a West Deeping resident, who has a small flock of Lincoln Longwool sheep and a wealth of specialist knowledge on the history of this rare breed. 7pm for 7.30pm. Admission £2.50 includes refreshments. West Deeping Village Hall. Details from Maggie Ashcroft 01778 344768.

12th - Deepings Coffee Club have a change of venue for their

20th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch

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February meeting to the Masonic Hall in New Row, Deeping St. James, as repair work is being carried out at their usual venue. Doors open at 10 am for a 10.30 start and the speaker is Derek Harris talking about “Characters on the Cut”. Annual subscriptions of £8 are due this month, meeting entry fee of £1 remains the same, but now includes refreshments. Visitors are welcome. Please phone Anne Winstone for further details 01778 344003.

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- 12.30pm. Charge according to menu choice. Book with Christine 07714096801.

23rd - Deepings Rotary Quiz Night at Deepings Community Centre, 7pm for 7-30pm. Tables of six. Please bring your own drink/nibbles and glasses. Tickets £10 per person, to include supper. To book, phone Mary Martin 01778 343927.

26th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows “Suprize Bingo” at the Oddfellows Hall Market Deeping 2.00pm. £1 per book. Call Andrew 07729519122.

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What's On

Gigs and Musical Events - February 2019 17th - Glasshouse Acoustic: Sunday afternoon, relax and

1st - Karaoke at the Whistle Stop, Tallington: 8.30pm ’til late.

unwind whilst listening to some superb local talent at the Key Theatre bar Peterborough: 2.30pm -5.30pm , doors 2pm.

This month; Resonate, Crybb, James Edmonds and SheBeat.

2nd - 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 Daniel Berry: 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 07718972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.

17th - Sam Lewis in Concert at Crowland Abbey at 7.30pm.

Phenomenal tumbleweed Americana from rising Nashville singer-songwriter, Sam Lewis: swampy Southern country roots with an emotional, political punch. A laid-back sound that evokes dark Bourbon rippling over ice. Box Office: 0333 666 3366.

2nd - Backlash are playing tonight at the Deeping Stage9.30pm start.

23rd - Covers band, Indigo, will be entertaining you

tonight, 9.30pm at the Deeping Stage. Market Deeping.

3rd - Relax and unwind on a Sunday afternoon whilst

28th - Open Mic, Acoustic Café, at John Clare Cottage,

listening to good music and enjoying a drink. Pennyless at Mama Liz’s 4pm - 6pm, admission free!

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

Organiser: Rev. Dave Maylor (blues guitar) – details 01733 253330.

5th - The Masons Folk and Acoustic Club: Singers and

musicians wanted, all instruments, abilities and ages welcome! Singaround style, any kind of tunes and traditional music, even an ‘open stage’ section if you like! 8pm at the Masons Arms, South St, Bourne. For further details, phone Dean on 01778 570115.

7th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz

9th - Bourne Well Being Event: Various therapies, natural

health, vegan products, tarot, Reiki, head massages, stands and workshops. From 10am - 4pm at Wake House.

All funds raised for Bourne Little Miracles and Wake House Charity Fund. Free Entry and Child-friendly.

9th - Talented five-piece band, The Soundinjectors, will be

playing ska, reggae, pop and blues at the Deeping Stage tonight at 9.30pm.

15th – “John Clare in Winter,” a concert with Pennyless at John Clare Cottage, Helpston: with tunes from the time of John Clare plus their own music. Tickets only, available from Clare Cottage 01733 253330. Licensed bar.

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16th - Donut, a 4-piece rock and pop covers band, probably

February 16th & 17th Thomas Branch Line Tickets online at www.nvr.org.uk Nene Valley Railway, Wansford Station, Old Great North Road, Stibbington, PE8 6LR • Telephone: 01780 784444

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music, all styles – 7.30pm at the Red Lion, 48 King Street, West Deeping, PE6 9HP, for details: 01733 253347.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS MARCH

Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Richard Exall (clt/sax), Amy Roberts (clt/sax) and Bill Coleman (bass), all from The Magnificent 7 Jazz Band.

Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

the most upbeat, energetic band you will ever see!!! Will be playing tonight, 9.30pm, at the Deeping Stage.

28th - Lawrence’s singaround: acoustic only songs and

13th - I know it’s early but maybe it’s time to get yourself fit and in training for the Great Eastern Run and 5k Fun Run. Why not take on your local half marathon in support of Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice? You’ll be supported by your local fundraiser and be part of #TeamIncredible.

To fundraise for Thorpe Hall Hospice, contact us on 01733 225 999 or e-mail thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org.

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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VALENTINEʼS DAY TREAT

For all you Romantics!

UK NUMBER ONE ʻLOVEʼ SONGS Fill in the gaps, either with the title or the performer:

1)

Cliff Richard and The S – – – – – – : I Love You (1960)

12) W – – – – – – H – – – – – – : I Will Always Love You (1992)

2)

Frank Ifield: L – – – – – – – Blues (1962)

3)

The S – – – – – – – : Baby Love (1964)

13) M – – – L – – – : I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) (1993)

L – – – A – – – – – : Everlasting Love (1968) 14) Jennifer L – – – – : Love Don't Cost A Thing (2001) 5) D – – – – O – – – – – : Puppy Love (1972) 15) B – – – – E – – – P – – -– : Where Is The 6) Rubettes: S – – – – B – – – L – – – (1974) Love? (2003) 7) S – – – – – – – – – : Can't Give You 16) Cheryl C – – – : Fight For This Love (2009) Anything (But My Love) (1975) 17) Scouting for G – – – – : This Ain't a Love 8) Dr Hook: When You're In Love With A Song (2010) B – – – – – – – – W – – – – (1979) 18) Gabrielle A – – – – : The Power of Love (2012) 9) R – – – – and R – – – – – : Save Your 19) Cheryl Cole feat. T – – – – T – – – – – : Love (1982) Crazy Stupid Love (2014) 10) F – – – – – – – – : I Want To Know 20) E – – – – G – – – – – – – : Love Me Like You What Love Is (1985) Do (2015) 11) Housemartins: C – – – – – – Of Love (1986) 4)

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ANSWERS 1) Shadows, 2) Lovesick, 3) Supremes, 4) Love Affair, 5) Donny Osmond, 6) Sugar Baby Love, 7) Stylistics, 8) Beautiful Woman, 9) Renee and Renato, 10) Foreigner, 11) Caravan, 12) Whitney Houston, 13) Meat Loaf, 14) Lopez, 15) Black Eyed Peas, 16) Cole, 17) Girls, 18) Aplin, 19) Tinie Tempah, 20) Ellie Goulding.

What’s on at the Bourne Corn Exchange Purple Zeppelin

All the greatest hits from the top UK tribute to the Bee Gees

9 March 2019 - 8pm £14.00

The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show

30 March 2019 - 8pm £16.00 / £15.00 Conc.

Money for Nothing

6 April 2019 - 8pm £13.00

13 May 2019 - 2pm £11.00 / £10.00 Conc.

The Uk’s Number One Dire Straits Tribute Band

12 April 2019 - 8pm £20.00

22 May 2019 - 7.30pm £12.00

BOOK TICKETS Direct from the Bourne Corn Exchange within opening hours (8am-1pm Mon-Sat)

Call 01476 406158 Online at: www.guildhallartscentre.com bournecornexchange 3 ABBEY ROAD, BOURNE, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE10 9EF f e brua ry 2019

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Pets and Vets

Thinking of Getting a Pet? Here’s Some Food for Thought

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s spring and summer take hold, and as holidays are looming, many of us think about getting a new pet to join our households. Having a pet can be extremely rewarding and is known to have many health and social benefits. But, before rushing out to acquire your chosen animal, have you considered if you are the right owner for that pet?

There are as many reasons for getting a pet as there are different homes for them, so it is important to make sure you are able to provide the home your pet deserves. Firstly, consider how much time you are able to dedicate to their care, as well as how regularly and for how long you are able to spare your time. Some animals, such as stick insects and spiders, only require short, infrequent periods of interaction, whilst others such as dogs would rather be with you for long periods of the day. It is lovely to get a new puppy during the holidays when you can settle them into the home, and it is much easier to toilet train when you are around most of the time. Going back to school and work can be very disruptive and many pups develop separation anxiety and possibly even destructive behaviours at this time. So, if you are out of your home for more than four hours a day, a different pet would be more suitable for your family.

Are you able to provide enough space and appropriate furniture for them, whether this is a cage or sharing your whole house? Many exotic pets have very precise housing requirements and their caging can be very expensive. Discussing their needs with those more expert at looking after these animals will be very informative. Look for your local herpetological or bird society for help. Not only must your pet’s environment provide it with food, water, warmth and bedding, it must also enable it to perform its normal behaviours or else its welfare and health will suffer. You will need to research their needs and check if you are able to provide for them. A small hutch housing a single rabbit does not lead to a happy, healthy life for that bunny!

One significant consideration must also be the financial commitment you are undertaking when choosing a pet.

As well as their regular ongoing requirements of food, housing, routine grooming, veterinary bills and pet sitting, infrequent or unexpected costs may occur, and you need to be in a position to deal with these too.

Everyone here at Alders Vets will be happy to help you decide on a pet which is both desirable and appropriate for you, and can also discuss the ongoing needs of your pet to help you plan for the future.

t. 01778 422863 e. info@bournevets.com 15 Exeter Street, Bourne PE10 9NW

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YOUR ONE-STOP CARAVAN SHOP Does your caravan need a little TLC? REPAiR Our onsite workshop offers a fully comprehensive repair service for your caravan or motorhome.

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SERViCiNg From a minor service to a full comprehensive check, our experienced engineers will give you peace of mind for your journeys ahead.

SPARES Looking for a spare part? Why not get in touch? With our contacts in the industry, we may be able to order spares in for you.

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Fabulous Future for Fearless Frankie Fordham Life can be a drag for some teenagers, but not for one Bourne youngster.Frankie Fordham is only thirteen, but already he can see his future in the exciting sport of drag racing. Four years ago, Frankietried a drag race experience as a birthday present from his grandparents and his mum and dad, Emma-Louise and Matt Fordham.

After that, he was ‘bitten by the bug’ and the need for speed left him wanting more. He waited until he was ten years old to enter the UK junior championships; with no prior experience, he competed and finished an impressive twenty-third out of thirty-four. Hefinished his 2018 season in eleventh position in the U.K. championships.

Frankie hopes that 2019 will see him progressing further with a newlydesigned drag car and new sponsors. Frankie would like to take this opportunity to thank his sponsors,at present Zero Limits and EDF Motorsports of Bourne, who have helped him on his journey so far. He is looking forward to working in partnership with other local companies, such as Discovering Magazines, but he would also welcome any new sponsors, whose businesses could be promoted by their being advertised on Frankie’s vehicle.

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As for the future, in two years’ time, Frankie will be upgrading to a bigger dragster and entering a class that will enable him to race at speeds of 160mph on a quarter-mile track in eight seconds! As a junior drag racer, Frankie has already reached speeds of over 80mph, hurtling from 0 to 60 mph in less than three seconds and pulling 1.3G at the start line.His vision is to race more and hopefully conquer America in the future.

Frankie and his family would be delighted to hear of anyone wishing to help make ‘Fearless’ Frankie’s future dreams come true. To contact him or his parents, please e-mail frankiefordham@outlook.com www.frankiefordhammotorsports.com Facebook - Instagram - Twitter.

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FOR Sold SALE

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