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Inside this issue New dentist opens in Peterborough page 17

The Deepings Caravan Park page 22

NTP Services Ltd - Haulage training courses pages 36-37

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Issue 45 / March 2019

& surrounding villages

Let The Big Fizz Put the Sparkle into Your Outdoor Event!

The Big Fizz is a vintage Rice Beaufort horse trailer that has been lovingly converted into a mobile bar available to hire for parties, weddings, corporate events or any other special occasion that you’d like to celebrate.

The Big Fizz is elegantly finished in matt black to suit the traditionally British design of the trailer. It is perfect for garden parties, weddings and any outdoor event. We are able to set beautiful displays surrounding the trailer to really bring your event to life. We have rustic crates, foliage, flowers, lanterns, twinkling lights and we will do our best to provide any special requirements that you may have!

There is always a minimum of two members of staff provided when you hire The Big Fizz mobile bar. They can serve from the trailer bar or around your event, according to your preference.

THE BIG FIZZ MOBILE BAR IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE WITH A FULLY-STOCKED BAR, INCLUDING: CHAMPAGNE, PROSECCO, GIN, WINES, SPIRITS, BOTTLED BEER, ‘FEVER-TREE’ MIXERS and SOFT DRINKS

• Horse trials and eventing.

• Winter food and drink markets.

We can also tailor-make a bespoke drinks package specifically for your event.

• Horticultural and agricultural county shows.

Additional events we can cater for:-

• Corporate entertaining.

• Polo, cricket and rugby matches.

• Outdoor theatres.

• Food and drink festivals.

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Introduction

Welcome to Your March Issue.

Welcome to our March edition and a subtle reminder that it’s that time of year again when you can shower us mums with all those lovely words, cuddles and flowers! (Sunday March 31st, as if you’d need any reminding!) The new addition to our family, George the adorable cockapoo, has already showered me with Valentine’s Day goodies, so I might be in luck again. One very clever dog!

Spring arrives this month of course - a time for freshening things up and putting new things in place for the longer and warmer days to come.

Enjoy them, and thanks for the lovely feedback coming our way from you, the readers. Continuing, big thanks to all of our contributors and advertisers as well.

Don’t forget…. clocks “spring forward” one hour on Mother’s Day. Soon be summer!!!

Claire x

Another month, another issue, bulging with information, features and advice. Read about health issues, money-related and legal matters, gardening tips, computer advice, St Lucia for the sunshine, veterinary advice, our comprehensive events and gigs guide for the month and a very special Mother’s Day quiz, focusing on that very special lady. Talking of which, there’s even an opportunity to win our competition with its Mother’s Day theme. Variety is indeed the key!

Just a thought … by the time a woman eventually realizes that her mother was always right, she has a daughter of her own who thinks that she’s always wrong!

And finally … I’ve just developed ‘sausage-phobia’ – I fear the wurst.

She said, “Nothing rhymes with orange”. I said, “No it doesn’t!”

Enjoy the read!

John

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Inside

Highlights

2................. The Big Fizz Mobile Bar feature.

4 ............... Mother’s Day competition.

6 ............... Anna Couture Brides of Stamford feature.

12............... The Wellhead Practice – Counselling.

14............... The Chemist feature.

17............... New dentist opens in Peterborough.

18............... The Travel Column – St Lucia.

20/21....... The Empire Gym – Opinions.

22.............. The Deepings Caravan Park feature.

24 ............ “Strictly on Tour” trip with Shaws

Coaches reviewed.

25.............. Celebrate 2019 with Shaws coach trips.

28 ............ Seasonal Delights with Vine House Farm.

30.............. Gardening tips for March.

32.............. Home Interiors – Zoffany Fabrics.

36/37...... NTP Services Ltd – Haulage training courses.

48............. Discovering … The River Welland.

50.............. Will & Probate Services nominated

for awards.

52.............. Special Mother’s Day Quiz.

56.............. Pets and Vets – Blood testing older pets.

58.............. Schools News.

60/61....... Events and gigs guide.

62.............. Community Matters.

65.............. D.W. Needham Car Servicing feature.

66.............. In the Spotlight – Priory Church and

its musical tradition.

67-69...... 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

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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Competition

Afternoon Tea for 2 for you and your Mum Do you have a mum in a million?

Is your mum the best mum in the world?

In a few short words, tell us why your mother is so special to you and you could win her a fantastic prize of Afternoon Tea for 2 at Lilli’s Tea Room.

To enter please return your form to: Lilli’s Tearoom, Market Gate, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8DL. The competition closes on March 22nd 2019. Good Luck!

Name

Telephone No.

Address

Why is you Mother so special?

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Stamford’s Celebrity Designer Wants You to Steal the Show!

Anna-Maria D’Amato, the owner of ‘Anna Couture Boutique’ in Stamford, took the ambitious step late last year of opening ‘Anna Couture Brides’, a delightful property opposite The George Hotel on High Street, St. Martins.

Barely two years since its arrival on Cheyne Lane, ‘Anna Couture Boutique’ had already become so popular, offering the latest stylish and glamorous ladies wear for all special occasions.

Now the time was right to expand the business and the new premises have become a beautiful design house, where Anna-Maria and her team of highly-skilled seamstresses now have room to work their magic.

A costume design graduate with a particularly enviable C.V, Anna-Maria has years of experience in costume design for both television and film, with anecdotes galore! For instance, she was Madonna’s seamstress for a year during her 2006 “Confessions” tour. Anna-Maria explains,“During my time making Madonna’s corsets, I had to sew up a fishnet stocking of hers while she was still wearing it, which was terrifying, (my needle was millimetres from her leg!)”

She has produced costumes for blockbuster productions, including “Star Wars” and “The Phantom of the Opera”, and has worked with Gok Wan. Before taking on the new premises, a number of wedding dresses would have been sold, including some from Chanticleer, a top British bridalwear designer and manufacturer. The

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opportunity to buy the Chanticleer label proved irresistible for Anna-Maria and that prompted the expansion on to the High Street (literally). Now, Anna-Maria and her team are in the process of producing their first Chanticleer capsule collection, which promises to be stunning and with trademark theatrical touches to express individuality.

Anna-Maria had previously run her own bridal studios in North London and Gerrards Cross for many years, so her experience is vast.

Furthermore, she has the trained expert’s eye to understand a bride’s vision for her wedding dress and then the skill to produce a breathtaking end-product.

The Anna Couture Brides premises contains work rooms and stocks of beautiful fabric, whilst Anna-Maria and her team are adept at ensuring that the bride-to-be will enjoy her memorable couture experience, as her dress design takes shape before her very eyes, or a gown is altered to fit perfectly.

There can be little doubt that you’ll walk away feeling that your particular needs and wants for that special dress will be satisfied and that your wedding dress will have you feeling like the star of the show!

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Health

Healthy Habits to Improve your Looks - Part 1

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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eeping motivation on a healthy eating routine or diet is not easy. Whilst you may have vowed that you were going to relinquish comfort foods and take up exercise more regularly, the reality of maintaining motivation in the longer term can be a challenge for the best of us.

This month and next, Claire Saunders from Renu, will be sharing her top Healthy Habits to keep you on track, and make 2019 the year to love the way you look!

Start as you mean to go on Your first meal of the day needs to be lean protein and good fats.

Ditch the carb- loaded cereals and breads and go for eggs, smoked salmon, avocado or make a

Spanish omelette from last night’s left-over greens that you can cut into slices to eat on the run.

Eat the first meal of the day whenever you like - you don’t have to eat the minute you get up.

Focus on the food quality.

Plan for success Plan your meals ahead. It’s cool these days to take your food with you in your Tupperware box. Take a few minutes each evening to prepare your food for the next day, or better still, batch cook at the weekend, so that you can stay on track all week. Buying snacks and lunches out is an expensive and fattening habit. This time of year, slow cookers are great and mean you can eat something

substantial before you reach for those fattening snacks. Try using frozen vegetables to save time and money; they are also great for making quick and nutritious soups.

Create a weekly meal plan and a fat-loss-friendly shopping list to do your grocery shop on-line. This will save you time and money, as you won’t be tempted to impulse buy and it will keep you right on track with your goals.

Renu are looking for full time or part time Beauty Therapist.

To apply for this position please email claire.saunders@renu.uk.com.

Next month... read about Claire’s “Thirty Minute Rule” and how a good night’s sleep is so important

Join our ladies gym for just £20 per month Includes unlimited virtual spin classes and free access to our member zone “6 steps to success” programme.

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Your Health

Exercise For That “Feel Good” Feeling!

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

Have you ever thought about just waking up one day and getting fit … moving more, whether it’s walking or running or hitting the gym?

You go to bed with every intention of setting your alarm early to do that workout DVD or hitting the gym before work.

Let’s fast-forward to 6am and the realisation it’s time to get up and you promised yourself today was your day.

Then the inevitable happens … you hit the ‘snooze’!

Amazing how, even half-asleep, we know where that button is. Lying back down with thoughts of just ten more minutes, it’s raining outside, it’s too dark, I can go tomorrow.

huge effect on my mood and I felt very low.

I decided to seek help with my own mindset from a colleague of mine, and the first decision I made was to exercise again.

When we move, if only for ten minutes, we boost so many positive chemicals in our body that we start to change how we feel in a very short space of time, releasing serotonin, adrenalin and dopamine, to name but a few. These chemicals enable us to use the intellectual part of the brain, the bit we all need to feel good about ourselves.

I find it really fascinating how our mindset makes us work. We can go from having every intention to achieve that goal, but yet at the same time find every excuse as to why we didn’t achieve it.

Do you need a boost? Get back on the pathway to your fitness goal, or just begin to feel better about yourself in general?

After recently coming out of a low period, I have realised the importance that moving and exercises have on my mental health. I had started making excuses to not go running and find just half an hour for myself. This had a

Get in touch. All clients can book a FREE initial consultation to find out more about the benefits of hypnotherapy and how it can help you to achieve a positive change, moving you towards a positive future.

Room 23 | Wake House | Bourne | PE10 9AE Phone: 07540 873928 Email: info@hummingbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk Website: www.hummingbirdhypnotherapy.co.uk

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Could some counselling help you?

by Alex Baldock: BA(Hons), Diploma in Person Centred Counselling, mbacp

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ecently I was asked to give a talk on why counselling should replace mental health services. I initially accepted this invitation, and then when I got to thinking about what I was going to say, I started to think that the question was all wrong. Counselling shouldn’t replace mental health services, because it is part of mental health services.

However, when we hear the phrase ‘mental health’, what do we think? Schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar, phobias, PTSD. Top-end issues, each with their own carefully attached label.

Or the ‘crazy’ person we see, wide-eyed weaving the streets who we think should be ‘locked up’. Or those with severe learning disabilities. Issues that are not ordinarily associated with counselling. And yet mental health covers everything from management of daily life to psychopathy. Counselling definitely fits in along that spectrum.

Over the last couple of years, the government has made promises about providing additional funding for mental health services, creating thousands of new jobs in the sector, including having a counsellor in every school. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry have fronted a mental health campaign. Sports stars, pop stars, stars of stage and screen, have all signed up to be involved, to encourage greater awareness of our mental health. And they are not just talking about the issues listed above.

They are encouraging us to engage with our day-to-day thoughts, feelings and emotions. That having a down day might be just that; we all have them and it’s okay to acknowledge it to someone. Or it might be because yesterday wasn’t great or something happened; that happens too, and it’s okay to acknowledge it to someone. Or it might be because we haven’t really talked about anything for years and we have ended up not being able to manage the everyday issues that are not usually a problem; the little things have become too much.

Talking about it is a positive thing to do, man or woman.

You might not have listened when your nan told you that “a problem shared was a problem halved”, but she was right.

Getting it out of your head, being heard, being listened to; that’s what counselling does. It’s not about being given a solution. It’s about finding out about you.

Every time we have a new thought, the chemical balance in our

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body changes. So, we are in a constant state of biological and psychological flux. And it can take a lot to manage that every day. So, whatever is going on in your mind, no matter how big or small it may seem, if it is there it is affecting you. If you want to let it out, whatever it might be, talk to a counsellor. We will listen.

I have been an addiction counsellor for ten years, mainly working using CBT, (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), methods.

However, it is my belief that building a relationship, which is the basis of Person Centred Therapy, underpins any other form of counselling.

Having worked with many individuals over the years, I understand that underneath there are many and varied issues.

These include childhood trauma, abuse, bereavement, as well as not coping with life in general. If issues like that are retained, then they will continue to drive choices and decisions, which is likely to see a continuation of the behaviour that brought the client to counselling in the first place.

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The Chemist Shop in Glinton Your Local Independent Pharmacy Delivering Healthcare to Your Door At the heart of the bustling village of Glinton, just north of Peterborough, lies a much-needed, and very busy, pharmacy on Rectory Lane. The range of services on offer on the premises is extensive, as befitting a large village of over 3,000 inhabitants. However, The Chemist Shop goes more than one step further with its home delivery service, covering Market Deeping, Etton, Helpston, Maxey, Peakirk and many more areas.

“One call does it all” – Just get in touch and have your medicine dispensed and delivered direct to your door. It’s simple, efficient and very convenient.

The in-store services cover a wide gamut of health issues and not just the provision of NHS and private prescriptions.

There are NHS health checks, a vaccination facility, (to include the seasonal flu vaccination service for ‘at risk’ groups), a minor ailments service and a medication review service available. Further NHS services include smoking cessation advice,

pregnancy testing, emergency hormonal contraception, a ‘Lipotrim’ weight management programme, glutenfree food service, head lice management, asthma inhaler technique and a dispensing and review service for the use of various appliances.

With regard to non-NHS services, there is a seasonal flu vaccination service available, an emergency contraception facility, blood pressure monitoring and weight management advice on offer. Travel Clinic opening soon, offering holiday vaccinations and holiday advice.

The Chemist Shop arranges for prescriptions to be collected from local GP surgeries and has special links with local care homes regarding the distribution of prescriptions to their residents. Free ‘blister packaging’ for medicines is available. Additional features which make The Chemist Shop such a vital part of Glinton’s landscape are the multi-lingual, caring and knowledgeable staff; the presence of a private consultation room for customers on the premises; and the fact that there is no requirement to book appointments for consultations. Oh yes, and they also supply veterinary supplies for your pets in the form of ‘Frontline’ and ‘Drontal’ applications!

Clearly, The Chemist Shop has almost everything you’ll need to keep you and your family in tip-top shape, (including your pets!)

Opening hours : Monday to Friday : 9am – 1pm and 2pm - 6.30pm.

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Advice

Citizens Advice Campaign “Big Energy Saving Week” In January, Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire, which operates the outreaches in the Deepings, took part in the national campaign to raise awareness of energy issues, called “Big Energy Saving Week”. Several drop-in events were run in Grantham and Spalding, and advice was shared with many people who don’t normally access the organisation.

Browns Removals have been moving homes for the past 35 years, so whether your removal is large or small, moving home or office be rest assured that we have the knowledge and experience to carry out your removal smoothly and stress free.

Browns Removals also provide safe secure storage from £10 per week (incl VAT) if you are looking for personal, business, long or short term storage we can accommodate all needs.

Efficient, friendly and reliable service – Vehicles to suit all size removals – Best quality materials used - fully trained, experienced staff.

FREE quotes. FREE starter packaging kit.

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The advice given fell into three areas: 1. Check. Read your meter regularly and check your bills to find out how much energy you’re using and that you’re not paying too much.

Talk to your supplier or local Citizens Advice if you think your bill is wrong or have problems paying. You could be entitled to benefits, grants or discounts to boost your income and lower costs.

2. Switch. Customers could save hundreds of pounds by switching energy supplier or changing tariff. To compare prices, visit www.energycompare. citizensadvice.org.uk . Customers might be able to switch, even if you owe your supplier money. Talk to your local Citizens Advice for more details.

3. Save. Make your home energy efficient – Insulate lofts and walls, and get your boiler serviced or replaced to make sure it’s energy efficient. There may be schemes that can help you pay for this.

Save money and energy – small changes can make a difference. Using low energy light bulbs or turning down the thermostat by 1 degree can save money.

Find out more at www.simpleenergyadvice.org.uk .

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The Citizens Advice service in the Deepings includes a drop-in 15 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 Charities have funded an outreach at the Institute on 38 Church Street.

Market Deeping

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

Deeping St. James

The Institute, 38 Church Street, Deeping St James PE6 8HD Opening times: Fortnightly by appointment, referrals after initial assessment at Market Deeping

Callows Barbers, 7 Market Place Market Deeping PE6 8EA

Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm and Saturday 8.30am - 4.30pm Walk in and wait

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State-of-the-Art Dental Clinic Opens in Peterborough The newly opened Priestgate Clinic brings dental excellence to the heart of Peterborough. Run by dynamic married couple, Drs Catherine and Richard Cousley, the clinic combines stateof-the-art technology with first-class skills in dentistry and orthodontics, all underpinned by traditional values of patient care. Located in a 200-yearold, Grade II listed building in the city centre, this stylish and welcoming clinic offers a range of dental care for all ages, including specialist orthodontics, preventative and restorative dentistry and oral surgery. It is one of the most advanced clinics in the country in terms of embracing 3D technology.

Patients could not be in more capable or caring hands. Catherine is a highly qualified and experienced dentist who believes that a dentist’s role isn’t simply to repair damage, but to use minimally

invasive dentistry, and also prevent future oral health problems.

Richard is an innovative and expert orthodontist with a reputation for achieving excellent results in even the most complex cases. He was the lead consultant orthodontist at Peterborough City Hospital from 2001 to 2017, and is one of the few consultants in the UK to hold a national Clinical Excellence Award.

The couple are joined by consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Mr Clive Moss, who provides a private, patientfocussed oral and facial surgical service, such as the surgical removal of wisdom teeth.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact the practice team on 01733 865000 or visit www. priestgateclinic.co.uk .

Smile with confidence We’ll give you the smile you’ve always wanted Local dentist Catherine Cousley and Richard Cousley (Consultant Orthodontist) are delighted to announce the opening of The Priestgate Clinic in the centre of Peterborough.

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Travel

Saint Lucian Experience

Clare Lockett

Travel Counsellor

St Lucia is a blanket of lush forest, emerald-cloaked mountains and palm-fringed beaches crowned by the magnificent Pitons. It’s regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean and one of the world’s most romantic destinations; St Lucia has long been a favourite with couples and honeymooners.

Plenty of Activities Gros Piton Hike The Pitons are perhaps the most iconic image of Saint Lucia, and the summit of Gros Piton showcases the island in all its glory, with spectacular views of its lush rainforest landscape and blue Caribbean Sea for miles. Visitors can embark on a half-day hike of Gros Piton, but at an impressive 2,600ft high, be warned that this hike is not for the faint-hearted!

Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour Pilot whales, sperm whales and spotted dolphins all call the local waters home. See these magnificent creatures in their natural environment on a fun-filled boat trip. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to see some of the island’s otherwise hidden spots, including Marigot Bay, and view the Pitons from the sea.

Segway Nature Tour Taking you through the nature trail of Mount Primard, this unique experience allows you to try something new, whilst still learning about the island’s history. The Segways are safe and easy to navigate and don’t worry, you’ll have a twenty-minute orientation/practice session to get the hang of it before heading out on the trail.

I-Tal Experience at BodyHoliday Enjoy an organic farm-to-table experience at BodyHoliday, leaders in wellness and sustainability in the Caribbean.

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The I-Tal experience is a blend of Rastafarian culture and modern, sustainable farming. Pick your lunch and learn about the agriculture and West Indian plants, before heading up to the wonderful dining area. Help the chefs chop and slice the ingredients you have just picked, before settling down to a healthy, nutritious and delicious vegan meal, lovingly prepared in front of you.

Fabulous Choice of Accommodation Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort - Set between the Pitons, this peaceful and luxurious haven showcases the island’s stunning natural beauty. This former sugar plantation has been transformed into a sleek and intimate resort, ideal for both couples and families.

Rendezvous - A beachfront boutique hotel for couples looking to reconnect in an intimate setting. (Adult only).

Perfect for relaxation, fine dining and fun. Enjoy candlelit dinners and couples’ massages; stick your flag in the sand for beach service or relax in one of the day beds in the beautiful rockery garden by the lazy river.

BodyHoliday – Treat your body and mind to complete relaxation and rejuvenation at this unique wellness resort framed by forested mountains and sugar-white sands, with an emphasis on customising your experience with an impressive choice of sports, activities and inclusive spa treatments. With a complimentary fifty minutes’ spa treatment per person per day you can’t help but relax. (Guests over 16 years only.)

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Deep-In-Aesthetics for the Latest in Aesthetic Enhancements within this, medical history is looked at and all options are discussed in complete confidence. There is also a cooling-off period, where the client can go away and think about the options discussed, and this will allow them to make a measured and informed decision. This sets his practice apart from “BOTOX parties”, where rash decisions can often be made en-masse.

Popular Market Deeping pharmacist and well-known member of the local community, Alistair Graham, recently decided to switch careers. He set up a beauty firm, offering the latest in aesthetic enhancements, realising that there is now a trend across all walks of life and age groups that makes people think that they need some aesthetic help.

Alistair trained at Harley Street to carry out a number of procedures, which include lip enhancements, anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers. The latter involves injections that fill out wrinkles, creases and frown-lines and also lines around the mouth, which deepen with age.

A full, free consultation will be carried out by Alistair before any treatment is booked and

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Deep-In Aesthetics is based at 3A High Street, Market Deeping, within Saxby’s Hair Salon, and can be found on Facebook at @deepinaesthetics and at www.deepinaesthetics.com.

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Opinions...

by Matt Weston

They are everywhere. I have loads of them! In case you haven’t noticed. And I’m proud to have them and indeed proud to share them. To talk with confidence about them, in the hope that they might inspire, motivate, liberate or spread optimism. Not all options though are as positive.

So, what is an opinion? According to the Oxford English dictionary… “noun. 1A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.”

And there we have it. Something ‘not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.’ Yet so many of us base our decision-making on these opinions, and not our own.

Rather, we give weight, credence and importance to the non-factual assertions of others.

Yes, of course we hold value for the opinions of those closest to us, and those who we have chosen to be integral parts of our lives. Indeed, to fall in love with someone is to romantically connect with a person in all ways, and that will include their opinions, both inward and outward, and to connect with someone while intelligently discussing one’s opinions is a joy.

But others’ opinions are becoming to some, a roadblock. An almost physical manifestation that prevents progress, or that compromises one’s confidence and ability to excel or to be happy!

Providing any aspiration, lifestyle or goal is one that is kind and that does no harm, people should listen to their personal intuition and choose to ask advice from those they respect and admire and then follow their

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drive and ambition, taking their own road. One that gives no access to negative opinions. Back yourself. And go all in 100%.

As someone who is running a business, I also think about this from a slightly different tangent.

Customers. Our customers. Who are they? Why are they our customers?

And, how do we attract more of them?

The most obvious ‘quote’ or commonly used assertion I can think of when it comes to ‘customers’ is “The customer is always right.”

I find this to be a fascinating statement.

Are they? Are the customers always right?

This depends on your standpoint and it might seem crazy for me to outwardly posit such a question.

Indeed, for me, it depends on who you want your customers to be and the way you get potential customers to see exactly what your business is about.

Until a person sees, uses or feels, the reality of your service or product, they too are acting only on an opinion. And remember, what an opinion is… “noun. 1A view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge”

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I sometimes relate this directly to price. From my experience over the last five years, I now know that the most common, immediate reasoning for a decision not to be an Empire Gym customer is price.

There may be another gym or leisure facility close by that is cheaper. And to some, that is the first, last and final pivotal point upon which a decision is made … even before the quality of our service is considered.

And that’s fine. Because what we provide can’t be provided at the prices offered by those who are cheaper. So, to those whose opinions on whether Empire Gym is a ‘good business’ depend solely on price, we will unfortunately not have a business-to-customer relationship.

But the person is, of course, entitled to make their choice and I completely respect that.

This leads back to ‘the customer is always right’. Ultimately, it depends on what the customer wants and what they are looking for. It is absolutely reasonable and acceptable to agree that the two sometimes don’t match.

Only recently, through the transparency of social media, I have witnessed posts about the poor condition and cleanliness of another public leisure facility nearby. People were disappointed and surprised by the low standard of cleanliness. But

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this leisure facility is considerably cheaper than Empire Gym. We employ someone solely to be responsible for the cleanliness of our changing and shower facilities. This incurs a cost, an additional wage, but the quality of the end result is the polar opposite. Our facilities are extremely clean.

So, do you spend your time and resources trying to convert people?

Or do you spend those same resources on making the product better and better for those who buy into the real business idea?

You can be in the same ‘business area’ as a number of other businesses but adopt a completely different business strategy.

Our strategy, through quality of service, relationship-building and

providing clean facilities, while offering qualified professional advice, makes our business model look like one that is focussed on improving people’s quality of life, both physically and mentally, rather than occupying a space that might be taken up by your ‘traditional fitness club’. We are genuinely a family business who cares about improving people’s lives.

This, in turn, feeds into the way we market our business.

We use social media above all other avenues at the moment. It works.

It allows immediate feedback and also gives a platform for people to talk about your business. And this is where we begin to excel.

In investing in and believing in our ideas completely, we inspire and motivate people. Those people then

become advocates of the reality of our product/service.

This is where ‘opinions’ become positively powerful, because people are able to give opinions based on experience and fact, and to discuss them publicly. They have more gravity as often now they are shared positive opinions too which allow people, who haven’t experienced what Empire has to offer first hand, a look behind ‘the curtain’.

Ultimately, we do all we can to offer people a positive and kind experience. We also advertise in any way we feel will work. But Empire customers are people who appreciate the nuances of this service and attention to detail. And we hope that like-minded people will be looking for us as much as we are looking for them.

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The Deepings Caravan Park – New Leisure Centre Facility to Open Soon

Summer is just around the corner so what better way to spend those sunny days than in the great outdoors? Better still, this little gem is right on our doorstep, and 2019 offers you more than ever before!

Darren and Belinda have been owners and residents of The Deepings Caravan Park for seventeen years, and they always ensure that their guests are greeted with a warm welcome and friendly staff, including their adorable pug and French bulldog. They take great pride in knowing that the park is a safe environment for families, and all of the guests are friendly to one another, making it a pleasant close-knit community; a home from home. They are also generous enough to offer a pensioners’ rate; Sunday-Thursday £9 per night. It’s no surprise why guests keep coming back, time and time again.

Open from March to October, the park provides accommodation for touring caravans, tents, motorhomes and static caravans (fifty weeks per year) with over one hundred and seventy pitches. There is a variety of facilities and activities on offer for guests, young and old, including a clubhouse, shop, kids’ play area, fishing, dog walking area and crazy golf. What’s more, the weekly evening entertainment is always popular amongst guests; bingo on Thursdays, an act, music and karaoke on Saturdays and quiz night on Sundays. The park is also hosting “Beerfest” on Saturday August 3rd this year.

If glamping is more your style, the park has two fabulous glamping pods which are sure to take your fancy. They are available from £35 per night and sleep two adults and two children. Amenities include a TV with Freeview, heater, fridge, kettle and sofa bed. They have been incredibly popular ever since they opened in 2017, so if you want to book one for a night or two (or three!), it’s always best to phone in advance to avoid disappointment.

This year, in readiness for the start of the season in March, a new toilet block with under-floor heating for tourers will be operational. There have also been months of planning and building on site, as the new leisure centre looks set to open its doors in May this year. A £500,000 investment has been set aside for caravan owners and their guests to enjoy the centre which will comprise of two bowling alleys, an indoor soft play area, arcade games and a restaurant.

For more information, visit www.thedeepings.com or call 01778 344335.

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The Deepings Caravan Park For a comfortable countryside break, bring your family to our caravan park and campsite. The Deepings Caravan Park is situated in the historical market town of Market Deeping, Lincolnshire.

Set in the green surrounds of Lincolnshire, we are near to a selection of stunning towns and exciting attractions. For more than 10 years we have been welcoming all manner of guests to hire our holiday homes, caravans and glamping pods or stay on one of our pitches.

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Positive ‘Cultural Conversation’ in The Deepings Almost thirty groups involved in the district’s culture have met in Market Deeping to talk about ways to build on the role that arts and heritage play.

There will be further opportunities for residents to have their say at public engagement events throughout March, April and May with a number of workshops and other events planned across the district.

The meeting, hosted by South Kesteven District Council, was the latest in a series of popular ‘conversations’ with stakeholders and partners in all four market towns, (Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings).

Leader of the Council, Councillor Matthew Lee, told the meeting: “Culture is a vital part of all our lives and provides our residents with a great quality of life. It can inspire people to new learning and development opportunities and it makes us an attractive location for people to move to. We have bold ambitions for every aspect of South Kesteven, and I have always been clear that we will achieve those aspirations through collaboration with other partners. This cultural conversation invites all partners, right across the district, to play their part in shaping our future.” People at the meeting described The Deepings as having an “artisan spirit and resilience” – and applauded the residents’ strong sense of community.

The meeting has triggered a wider programme of consultation – online and face-to-face – during spring and early summer to encourage the ‘conversation’ to go further afield to ensure the broadest possible range of views.

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South Kesteven already has a rich vein of cultural activity, including two thriving arts centres and a varied festival programme that includes the Deepings Literary Festival, Gravity Fields Festival, Stamford’s Georgian Festival, and a new festival of cycling in and around Bourne.

To be involved or to have individual informal conversations, please contact Michael Cross, InvestSK Head of Arts – (michael.cross@investsk. co.uk, or on 07966 299400) or Claire Saunders, Heritage Regeneration Officer – (claire.saunders@ investsk.co.uk).

The Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Councillor Matthew Lee, explains the importance of culture across the district.

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“Didn’t We Have a Love … erly Time the Day we Went to Strictly?”

Apologies first of all, to anyone not familiar with the 1979 hit single by Fiddler’s Dram recounting their trip to Bangor – hence the title. However, I’m sure we’re all familiar with the phenomenon that is “Strictly Come Dancing”. Here, our own “Dancing Queen”, Claire, shares with us her recent fabulous day out at the “Strictly Live Tour” date at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on the afternoon of February 6th.

Claire was accompanied by her mum and both were delighted to have been invited to travel in

style and see the stars, courtesy of leading local coach travel and excursions specialists, Shaws of Maxey. From the moment their driver, “Jolly” Jason, welcomed them aboard, issued clear instructions and helpful advice, eased his coach effortlessly through heavy traffic to return them safely and in extreme comfort, the treat was a wonderful success.

Highlights abounded, including a show-stopping dance from judges, Darcey Bussell and Shirley Ballass, (not as if Aljaz, Pasha and co. really need showing how it should be done). Joe Sugg proved a worthy winner on the day, whilst Ore Oduba compered beyond compare … and Craig just had to offer his suggestion on how the day went for Claire and her mum … FAB – U – LOUS!!!

Claire is very grateful for having been given the opportunity of experiencing one of Shaws’ many day trips offered this year. They are many and varied and offer extremely good value for money. Why not treat yourself this summer?

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Let Shaws of Maxey Help You Celebrate the Best of 2019 There’s lots to celebrate in 2019 so we’ve picked out some of this year’s interesting anniversaries and given you the opportunity to go along and experience a little bit of it for yourselves.

Dare we remind you that it’s twentyfive years since Disney’s “The Lion King” first hit our screens, fifty years since The Beatles released “Abbey Road” with that iconic zebra crossing photograph on the cover, and thirty years since the world’s most successful rock and roll musical, “Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story” hit the stage?

The Royals continue to provide us with anniversaries worthy of celebration, as 2019 marks two hundred years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Leeds Castle in Kent celebrates its 900th anniversary this year! It’s welcomed countless royal visitors, but it was King Henry VIII who transformed it from a fortified stronghold into a magnificent royal palace for his first wife*.

The world of science and technology doesn’t miss out either. It is fifty years since Concorde’s maiden flight took

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place, and in 1995 this revolutionary aircraft broke the record for the fastest commercial flight time from New York to London at 2 hours, 52 minutes and 52 seconds (compared to at least seven hours if you flew today!) We also celebrate fifty years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon.

And let’s not forget some incredible feats of British engineering. London’s Tower Bridge celebrates its 125th anniversary and is still raised around 850 times a year! Manchester’s Ship Canal also celebrates 125 years since it was officially opened to traffic; the locks, bridge tunnels and swing bridges remain mostly unchanged to this day.

Finally, let’s remember the 75th anniversary of the remarkable D-Day Landings –described by Churchill as “undoubtedly the most complicated and difficult” campaign that had ever taken place.

Like to know more? You’ll find links to all these anniversaries in our 2019 holiday and day trip brochures; call us for copies or visit our website. *Catherine of Aragon, in case you were wondering.

DAY TRIPS The Lion King at The Lyceum Theatre on April 24th | The Buddy Holly Story at Skegness Embassy Theatre on September 25th | Buckingham Palace and guided tour of the Gardens on August 28th | Brooklands Museum (Concorde) on March 17th | The Tower of London or The Tower Bridge Exhibition on April 11th | A View from The Shard with afternoon tea on The Thames on March 31st.

HOLIDAYS Liverpool and The Manchester Ship Canal in July, featuring a six-hour canal cruise | Liverpool City Centre Minibreak in October, featuring a Magical Mystery Tour of the city | Eastbourne in March, featuring a visit to the Herstmonceaux Observatory | Kent Christmas Cracker in December, featuring the elaborately decorated Leeds Castle | Kent Coast in May, featuring a visit to Churchill’s Chartwell | The Garden of England in July, with a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial.

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Recipe

BANANA PANCAKES Why not treat your Mum on Mother's Day with these delicious banana pancakes? The perfect lazy breakfast - just add her favourite newspaper and cuppa!

Method

• Mash the bananas in a large bowl.

• Mix in the eggs, then the vanilla and lastly, the cinnamon.

• Pour the pancake batter in 1/4 cup (60ml) amounts, on to a griddle pan or skillet, over a medium to high heat.

Ingredients Makes four servings

• Cook the pancake until bubbles begin to pop on the surface, then flip over and cook the other side.

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• Enjoy as they are or why not top with golden syrup, chocolate spread or extra banana slices (or maybe all three?!)

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Enjoy this Mother’s Day with us Make mum feel special this Mother’s Day by treating her to the best meal of the week Sunday Lunch at The Bluebell in Helpston.

Home-cooked roasts from local butchers with all the trimmings and a complimentary glass of Prosecco for Mum. Served from 12-5pm Alternatively, enjoy Afternoon Tea with freshly made luxury finger sandwiches, warm homemade scones served with clotted cream, mini cakes and a pot of tea or coffee.

Available Saturday 30th or Sunday 31st March from 3.30-5.30pm

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Call us on 01778 347970 • www.linfordsfishandchips.co.uk Linfords Traditional Fish & Chips | 6 Market Place | Market Deeping Near Peterborough, | Lincolnshire | PE6 8EA. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/linfordsfishandchips

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Seasonal Delights with Amy

Our farm shop manager brings you the best products of the season, available at Vine House Farm It’s starting to feel very Spring like in the Farm Shop with some of our favourite fruit & vegetables beginning to make a welcome return. First to arrive is British rhubarb, an unmistakable taste of Spring & perfect in a crumble. Look out for spring greens too - less boring than broccoli, these bundles of green goodness are the ideal antidote to the months of heavier winter cooking. They also taste sweeter & fresher than the robust hearted cabbages, so they are great for lighter Spring & Summer recipes ENJOY..... Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Boiled or steamed, it makes an excellent side dish when tossed in butter or oil. Also, try serving in a sauce with pasta or as a starter, covered in hollandaise

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Homemade Rhubarb Gin. Add 400g caster sugar & 800ml gin to 1kg of rhubarb to make a G&T with a difference, or top with soda water for a refreshing pink summertime drink

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Lovely local lamb &, if the weather is kind to us, the Asparagus season should start around 23rd April (St George’s Day)

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MARCH Gardening Tips March can be a busy month for sowing, particularly indoors – aubergines chillies and peppers –indoors or heated greenhouses – brassicas such as Brussels, sprouting broccoli cabbages, summer autumn and red. Cabbages can be given a head start by sowing the seeds under cover and planting on when all frost risk has passed.

Keep the weeds at bay and hoe regularly.Don’t forget to feed your over-wintered crops such as onions, kale, spring cabbage - use blood, fish and bone meal, chicken manure or seaweedbased organic fertiliser. Also, herbs such as rosemary and sage will benefit from a good trim, and chives and mint can be propagated by dividing them and re-planting.

If you have chitted your first early potatoes and the ground is not frozen, they can be planted out from mid-March or early April but it is well worth covering them to protect them from the late frosts. Don’t forget to add a light sprinkling of fertiliser to the trench and plant earlies about 30cm (12inches) apart with 40-50cm (16-60 inches) between rows, with the shoots pointing upwards. Second earlies and maincrop need more growing space, so plant them about 38cm (15inches) apart and 75cm (30inches) between rows. When the shoots appear, earth up each plant by covering it with a ridge of soil.

If you want to grow asparagus, now is the time to prepare your bed and plant the crowns by digging a trench 12 inches deep and adding some well-rotted manure. Make a 4 inch ridge at the base and spread the roots of the crown over the ridge, replace the soil, leaving the tips just visible. Water in and add mulch. Don’t forget to leave the asparagus for two years before harvesting –it’s well worth the wait!

Other jobs for this month include: • Lettuces and other salad crops can be sown, either indoors or outdoors, under cloches or in cold frames. Tomato and cucumber seeds can be sown indoors but wait until the end of the month.

• Plant out onion and shallot sets.

• Early varieties of carrot, beetroot, spring onions, peas, chard, parsnips, spinach and broad beans can be sown into the open ground.

• Last chance for planting bare-rooted fruit trees and bushes.

• Feed and mulch fruit trees –fertilise the base, water in and then cover with well-rotted manure or compost to act as a mulch.

• Check cabbages for caterpillars and pick off.

• Remove dead leaves from cabbages and Brussels.

Happy Gardening!

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Zoffany Fabrics for Classic Elegance

by Dekota Cowing & Jordan MacIntosh Zoffany Fabrics design and produce sophisticated carpets, curtains and upholstery fabrics. Their unique approach draws on many different sources, including innovative technology, contemporary design and their own historical archive. style is covered, from floral to striped fabrics, classic damasks, geometrics, and more. Zoffany have a classic elegance and traditional past, but their more recent ranges maintain that classic look but have a beautiful contemporary feel.

The brand started as a company supplying and recreating historic wall coverings for private commissions; since then, the brand has established an international status but still retains its commitment to quality, elegance and heritage. The printing machines used by Zoffany are cutting-edge which is how they manage to achieve a superior, crisp finish to such textured cloth.

Zoffany is the careful custodians of a remarkable archive, painstakingly assembled from around the world via auctions and donations from their customers. The collection includes rich weaves, luxurious velvets and opulent wallcoverings, most dating back to the 17th and 18th century.

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Scheme Against Scammers Seeks to Stamp Out Postal Fraud

By Eileen Le Voi - Safe Local Trades & Services A new crackdown on scammers has been launched across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with the aim of making the county scam-free –and Safe Local Trades is delighted to be supporting it!

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Against Scams Partnership (CAPASP) is committed to working towards stamping out scams; from postal to online fraud, to telephone scams and doorstep rogue traders.

Over the next few months, we will be looking in more detail at these scams and the warning signs which could prevent you from parting with your hard-earned cash.

So, postal scams … what are they are how can we spot the signals? An official-looking letter drops through the door – you open it and to your delight and amazement you have won a substantial amount of cash in a prize draw, or have been left a large sum in a will. The letter instructs you to share your personal and bank details so that the money can be paid directly into your account. What do you do?

That glossy catalogue landing on the doormat is selling ‘miracle’ diet supplements, and that oh so accurate letter from the experienced clairvoyant has got your first personal reading spot on, but you need to pay for a follow-up. What do you do?

All these seem too good to be true – free money, a better future and a new, improved you! That’s because they are; in fact these are some of the clever postal scams currently causing misery to people locally and further afield.

The correspondence will look ‘official’ – cleverly designed to fool the recipient; often with lots of attention to detail. Some tell-tale signs include: • Requests are made for money first, before getting the prize.

• Use of the customer’s first name to make the letter look personal.

• The letter is written to put people under pressure to reply.

• PO boxes are used, instead of a full postal address.

• ‘Too good to be true’, dazzling offers.

• A director’s name, picture, signature and stamps are used to make it look official.

• Fake testimonials or money-back guarantees are often used.

• The letter often asks the recipient to keep their winnings a secret.

ADVICE Don’t reply to unsolicited mail e.g. lotteries and prize draw letters – instead, either return to sender, or send it to the Royal Mail at FREEPOST SCAM MAIL. Do sign up for FREE to the Mailing Preference Service (MPS) at www.mpsonline.org.uk or on call 0845 703 4599; this will help stop sales and marketing mail from within the UK. If you think you, or a loved one, may have been the victim of a scam, report it to Action Fraud. To find out how you can sign up for the fight against fraud, and read some tips on spotting a scam, visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk.

In addition, Safe Local Trades has its own advice on tell-tale signs of a lottery, prize draw or sweepstake scam. Please visit our website www.safelocaltrades.com/consumers/advice/ common-scams-lottery.

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Joint Tenants Under a joint tenancy, you both own the whole property. You will have an equal share but, if one of you dies, the whole property will automatically pass to the survivor, even if you have made a will leaving your “share” to someone else.

In most cases, this may be appropriate for husbands and wives, but there are reasons why they should hold as “tenants in common”. Buying a property with your partner or friend may involve contributing different amounts to the deposit, or you may be relying on parents to fund the deposit. Also, one party may wish to make a will, leaving the whole or part of their “share” to a third party, (for example a child from a previous relationship). These are just a

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The Welland rises in the Hothorpe Hills at Sibbertoft in Northamptonshire before flowing eastwards to Market Harborough, Stamford and the Deepings, then on to Spalding and the North Sea, a distance of 65 miles and with its tributaries, forms a river system with a catchment area of more than 600 square miles.

The Deepings had a river trade from the earliest times but this was given added impetus in the early 17th century when it was opened up from Stamford to the sea, bringing added employment and prosperity. Until then, several water mills on the Welland between there and Market Deeping had been making it difficult for commercial traffic and in 1571, merchants appealed to Queen Elizabeth to construct a new cut which would make the river navigable throughout.

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Blood Testing Older Pets Taking blood samples from humans and animals is routine nowadays and can give a good insight into the health of your pet, especially our ‘senior citizens’. Dogs and cats over the age of eight (or five for the giant breeds) are considered to be ‘senior citizens’ and we expect them to start slowing down. They tend to sleep more and are less playful.

But there could be other reasons why your pet may be slowing down. The most obvious is arthritis and joint disease. Wear and tear over the years can cause damage to protective cartilage covering within joints. The discomfort stimulates the body to produce inflammation around the joint and bony growths to try to fix the joint in position.

Your pet initially feels pain and discomfort and the joint begins to seize up with a reduced range of movement and flexibility. There are many new drugs available to ease the discomfort of arthritic joints and finding the most suitable one for your pet is often a case of trial and error. However, when pets are relieved of this pain, owners often report a very noticeable difference in their pet’s attitude and ability to exercise. The anti-inflammatories will not take away excess bone growth and your pet may still hobble, but he’ll be in a lot more comfort.

Routine blood testing in older animals is also very useful for the early detection of disease. A small sample sent to the lab can reveal a lot about your pet’s health.

Blood smears tell us about blood counts. A reduction of red blood cells and the oxygen-carrying protein (haemoglobin) they carry, is known as anaemia. But this is only a symptom and the pathologists at the lab can help us determine the cause of the anaemia in the first place. An increase in white blood cells can certainly be due to infection, but changes can also be due to stress, drugs, parasitic disease and cancers of the bloodstream and a pathologist’s interpretation is very important here too.

Biochemistry of the blood informs us of the workings of the internal organs, whether the kidneys, liver or thyroid organs are functioning as they should. Early detection of change within these organs means that investigation of disease and treatment can begin, and there is a better chance of curing the disease or slowing the rate of deterioration. Often a urine sample is needed as well, and this can be tricky for owners to obtain. A small foil tray, that has never had sugar in it, slid underneath a dog as it is peeing can get enough for testing, (usually a teaspoonful is plenty). Cats can be a lot harder and we have artificial litter, in the form if tiny non-absorbent plastic balls, that can be used in place of normal cat litter.

Hopefully, routine testing on the older pet will find no problems at all, but having that peace of mind is well worth a thimble-full of blood.

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School News Baston C. of E. Primary School At Baston, we are working hard to become an Eco recognised school. We have already achieved ‘silver’ status and are continuing to work hard in order to gain our Green Eco flag. School Council are heading the work and are acting as ‘Eco Warriors’. We have delivered an assembly to inform the whole school about the project and each class was given a topic to study and asked to create a display.

We have also held a non-uniform day to raise money for The Woodland Trust and for The Library Bus, our ongoing project that the PTA are working for. Pupils were asked to ‘Go Green’, or dress as a woodland animal for the day.

William Hildyard C. of E. Primary and Nursery School Due to the fantastic generosity of Barker Storey Matthews, William Hildyard C. of E. Primary and Nursery School now have a brand new sports kit.

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What's On

Events - March 2019 1st-31st - The John Clare Cottage - “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.

2 - 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 and our popular ‘Pot Luck’ table. All money raised goes towards the upkeep of the village church. nd

13th - Craft Club at the Oddfellows Hall, Church Street,

Market Deeping, 2.00pm. Members £2 , Guests £4. For more info, call Janice 01778 560059. Everyone is welcome at any of our events.

14th - Quiz at the Whistle Stop, Tallington: teams can be of any number but will carry a point handicap if more than four, teams of two start with a points bonus. 8-30pm start, £2 per head.

14th - Deepings Heritage present a talk, “The History of

Windmills in Lincolnshire” by Malcolm Ringsell, at 7.30pm in the Conference Centre, Deepings School. Everyone welcome. £2 charge for non-members.

14th - Deepings Library invite you to come along and learn the story behind the library building - a fascinating talk on the history of their Grade 2 listed building. 7.30pm - 9pm.

5th - 11+ Information Evening for Parents of Year 5 students to be held at Bourne Grammar School at 7pm. Please see their website for more details www.bourne-grammar.lincs. sch.uk.

15th - Red Nose Day Linedance & workshop at The Fleet,

6th- 10th - Lent Lunches, every Wednesday at St Michael’s Church, Langtoft between 12noon and 2pm. Enjoy a bowl of delicious homemade soup with roll and butter, followed by cheese and biscuits and tea or coffee. The suggested donation for the lunch is £4.00 and the proceeds will be divided between Christian Aid and St Michael’s Church.

16th - The Hardy Plant Society, Fenland Group presents “A Friendly Greeting,” container ideas for planting by doors and in front gardens, a talk by Harriet Rycroft. Non-members welcome, £4. 2.30pm at Swinesmeadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ. For further details, contact Angie, janda.salix@gmail.com 01733 222367.

7th - Baston Church’s popular Lent Lunches start on 7th March and continue each Thursday, 12 - 1.30pm in church (St John the Baptist, Church Street, Baston.) Choice of homemade soups plus a bread roll, hot pudding and custard, fruit, tea or coffee for just £5. Under school-age children £1.50 (either pasta shapes or beans plus a pudding).

8th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Coffee Morning and

visit to Birchgrove Garden Centre, Spalding 11.00am. Free event. For more info, call Andrew on 07729519122.

9th – Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 1200-1600. Admission Free – Donations Welcome. Details: enquiries@delaineheritagetrust.org

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- Please note that Deepings Coffee Club are holding this month’s meeting at the Masonic Hall, New Row, Deeping St James whilst repairs are undertaken at their usual venue. Doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start: the speaker this month is Chris Carr and her subject “A Woman’s Place ....!” Visitors are welcome and further details are available from Anne Winstone on 01778 344003.

12th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Cold Pudding Club

at the Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping, 7.00pm. Bring a pudding £1 - Just to enjoy £2. For more info, call Chris 01780755705. Everyone is welcome at any of our events.

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Fletton PE2 8DL, 7.30pm - 11pm. £5 entry.Book tables for your club or friends 07761605732 or 07597104414. All proceeds donated to Comic Relief.

19th - The Deepings Flower Club are delighted to welcome back Jo Poulter whose demonstration is entitled ‘All the Best.............’. Jo always brings innovative ideas with her flower arranging. Do come and join us at The Methodist Church Hall, Deeping St James. Visitors very welcome (£6), 7pm for 7.30pm. Enquiries Sue Boardman 01778 349419 or boardman19@hotmail.co.uk.

20th - West Deeping Heritage Group welcomes Teresa

Clements, secretary of the Wakefield and North of England Tulip Society, the only remaining florists’ society specialising in tulips, who will talk about English Florists’ Tulips. The Florists were ordinary people growing extraordinary flowers in past centuries – the talk will be of interest to social historians and horticulturalists. Admission £2.50 includes refreshments. West Deeping Village Hall. 7.30pm. Details from Maggie Ashcroft 01778 3447687 .

20th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch,

12.30pm at the Riverside Hotel. To book your place, call Christine 07714 096801. Everyone is welcome at any of our events.

20th - A Coffee Morning will be held at The Stage in Market Deeping in aid of St Barnabas Hospic, 10am – 12 noon.

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Gigs and Musical Events 22nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Quiz and Bingo at the

Oddfellows Hall, Church Street, Market Deeping, 7.30pm. £2 Quiz, £1 Bingo. For more info, call Andrew 07729 519122.

Everyone is welcome at any of our events.

23rd

- Ceilidh, organised by the Crosskey Clogs Group, at Lawrance Park, Thurlby: start 7-30pm, dancing to the Cross Keys Band. Tickets £10, from John 01778 424717, to include supper -please bring your own drinks.

2nd - Five-piece Peterborough rock, pop and soul covers band,

“Go With the Flow” at the Deeping Stage, start 9-30pm.

3rd - Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with a drink and good

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

7th - Pennyless at the Hand and Heart, Peterborough, 8.30pm.

7th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

23rd - Quiz Night at Langtoft Village Hall. Tickets £3.00 per head, available from any Committee Member or Langtoft Village Shop. Doors open 7.00 p.m. Quiz starts at 7.30 pm.

Please bring your own drinks and nibbles. A fun evening for all the family.

9th - Four-piece popular music group, “Phoenix Showband” playing tonight at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping, 9-30pm start.

23rd - Table Top Sale, 1pm to 4pm.

14th - “4Square,”Manchester’s prodigious folk foursome brings

Maxey Village Hall PE6 9ER. Free parking. Refreshments. Contact Liz 01778 380273 to book, £5 per table.

27th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Indoor Games at The

Hub/Library Pinchbeck,2.00pm. Free event. For more info, call Christine 07714 096801. Everyone is welcome at any of our events.

30th - Children’s Author Workshop with Debbie Daley at

Deepings Library for-aged 7+: 1.30pm start.

30th - Mother’s Day Crafts 10am-1.30pm at Deepings

Library.

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- Mothering Sunday : St. Guthlac’s Church, Market Deeping, will be celebrating this at its All Age Service at 10:00am. All are most welcome to attend and to receive a flower for their mother.

March 9th and 10th - Southern Steam Gala: Guest locomotives, (‘Terrier’, 662 Martello and ‘Schools class’, Repton) will join resident locomotive, the magnificent ‘Battle of Britain Class’, 92 Squadron, for this weekend. Expect multiple running and the chance to ride behind, all for one fare.

March 23rd and 24th - Open Weekend: Free admission to Wansford and Overton stations. Get behind the scenes of the NVR, visit the workshop, signal box and more for free.

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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sizeable skills, gorgeous three-part harmonies and endlessly inventive arrangements to their fiery and virtuoso brand of folk-jazz-Americana fusion (with some simply stunning clog dancing) - 7.30pm - Tallington Village Hall, Main Rd, Tallington, PE9 4RP - tickets £10, £8.00 (students and over 65s), £5 (under 10s) from 01476 406158 or 07939 986817 or tallingtonvillagehall@gmail.com.

16th - Celebrate St Patrick’s night at The Five Horseshoes, Barholm with Pennyless, start 8.30pm.

16th - “Betty Swollocks!” playing at the Deeping Stage, 9-30pm tonight.

23rd - Popular Bourne rock and covers band, Miscellaneous, playing at the Deeping Stage at 9-30pm.

24th - The Bookshop Band in concert at Morton Village Hall.

The Bookshop Band, Beth Porter and Ben Please write songs inspired by books ranging from Shakespeare to Philip Pullman and many in between. Beth is a renowned cellist, composer and arranger and Ben Please, the other half of the Bookshop Band and Beth’s husband co-writes and performs on guitar, ukulele and vocals. Tickets at £10.00 (adult), £5.00 (11 -18) and free for under 11, available from 01778 570370 or rexcons@aol. com.You can see more at www.thebookshopband.co.uk.

28th - Lawrence’s singaround, acoustic-only songs and music,

all styles - 7.30pm - Red Lion, 48 King Street, West Deeping, PE6 9HP . For further details: 01733 253347.

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

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

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

30th - Audios at the Deeping Stage tonight at 9-30pm.

31st - Glasshouse Acoustic: Sunday afternoon, relax and

unwind whilst listening to some superb local talent at the Key Theatre bar Peterborough 2-30pm -5-30pm - doors 2pm. This month; Camisayo, Oakleas Rise and Graham Cleaver.

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Deepings Swimming Club’s Success in First Weekend of County Championships Fifty Deepings S. C. swimmers qualified for this year’s County Championships, which take place over four weekends at the Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham. The first weekend saw them return with a haul of twenty-six medals, including three golds, and two club records!

Both club records fell in the 100m individual medley (IM) events.

Bethany Eagle-Brown took gold in the 16yrs/over age group, while Tom Adams won silver, also in the 16yrs/over. Bethany added a brace of silvers to her medal tally, while Tom won gold in the 100m butterfly.

Eleven-year-old Alex Sadler won three silvers and two bronzes in his five events. Jessica O’Herlihy achieved huge personal bests in all her events, including Midlands Qualifying Times in four.

The Deepings team won medals across the age ranges and in all strokes.

The youngest were 10-yearolds Emma Dennis and Lucia Karic, both winning silvers. In the 12 years age category, Lara Treharne won silver and Lilly Tappern bronze.

It was a similar story for the boys.

In the 15 years category, Zack Treharne collected two silvers and two bronzes, while Joe Lund bagged a silver and a bronze.

Tom Neal and Louis Metselaar wrapped up an exceptional medal-winning weekend. Tom won a gold and a silver, while Louis won a bronze in the 16yrs/ over age group.

Lynn Chapman, Deepings Swimming Club Head Coach, said: “We have enjoyed an

Jessica O’Herlihy won two bronze medals and achieved four Midlands Qualifying Times at the first weekend of the County Championships. outstanding weekend of competition with some excellent performances in all strokes and at all distances. I saw some huge improvements and everyone should be proud of the progress they are making.”

Jay Dunk, Kickboxing Star of the Future Ten year old Jay Dunk has shown a great deal of natural ability and progression since he first started kickboxing with B.C.K.A. (British Chinese Kickboxing Association) in September 2016 at Stamford’s local club. Within six months, Jay had been recognised as a potential star and has since competed at numerous competitions locally. Furthermore, Jay has also competed in national competitions in Manchester, winning not only his own category, but also testing himself and dominating the next category above, proving that this 62

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Jay has already won over forty medals and trophies, along with four titles, including Peterborough B.C.K.A. Young Male of the Year 2017 and 2018, Peterborough Series Grand Champion, Norfolk Open Grand Champion and European Champion. The next big competition will see Jay travelling to Ireland in April 2019 to compete in “The Battle of The North” in Derry.

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Tallington Lodge Care Home

From cafés to pubs, shops to spas – this may not be what you’d expect from a care home!

Tallington Lodge Care Home is a well established part of the community, providing family led residential and dementia care. Now fully refurbished and extended our care home is luxurious and beautifully furnished, whilst retaining a warm family atmosphere that makes Tallington Lodge feel extra special.

Want to know more?

Call our friendly local team if you have any questions or would like a brochure: Contact Rabea on 07834 790 400

You’re invited to our Open Day

Sunday 10th March 10.00am - 4.00pm Everyone is invited to join us for our Open Day; come and sample our mouth-watering menus, meet our staff team and enjoy a drink in the café or a bar snack in our pub. We look forward to meeting you!

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The Priory Church - Strong Musical Tradition and Seeking a New Director of Music

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he Priory Church of Deeping St James has been a place of worship for around 880 years and music has long been an important element of the life of the church.

The church has a robed choir of around fifteen members who sing at most Sunday morning services, giving a strong lead to the services, as well as singing anthems and motets. There is a monthly choral evensong and there are also special services at Christmas and Easter. We are fortunate to have a fine 3-manual organ.

On the first Sunday of the month, music at the 10am service is led by our music group, ‘Psalm 98’, which was formed around four years ago, and is run by one of our choir members, a retired professional musician. The group has a varied and unusual line-up, including a keyboard, piano, bass guitar, oboe, recorder, cajon, saxophone, clarinet and violin!

The Priory Church has long hosted concerts, including organ recitals and concerts such as those in the ‘Music in Quiet Places’ series. 2018 saw the expansion of our concert series from a mainly classical base to include events to attract a wider audience. We enjoyed the Rutland Big Band and a well-known folk band, ‘Pennyless’, both of which drew large and appreciative audiences, with many people visiting the Priory Church for the first time. Our last concert of 2018 was a screening of the silent movie, ‘Phantom of the Opera’ with an improvised accompaniment by Nigel Ogden, the organist who until recently hosted the BBC programme, ‘The Organist Entertains’.

In 2017, the Priory appointed a salaried, professional Director of Music who brought energy and drive to all aspects of the church’s musical life, particularly in relation to increasing choir membership

and the development of younger voices; working with schools to create opportunities for interaction with the Priory; developing the concert series with an eye to generally increasing awareness of the Priory as a venue for wide and varied music-making in the community.

Unfortunately, for personal reasons, the person appointed as Director of Music tendered his resignation after only a

short time in post, so we are now looking for another Director to take up these challenges.

Further information about our church and its music can be found on our website at www.dsj.org.uk Are you such a person or do you know of anyone who might fill this position? If you do, please e-mail nicolete. fisher@btinternet.com

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T: 01778 392550 E: the.clock.shop@btinternet.com W: www.watchclockrepairs.co.uk

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DRAINAGE

ELECTRICIAN

GARAGE DOORS

Manley Drainage Ltd “10 Years of providing a Professional & Quality Service”

For all your Drainage needs

Call now!

No Job too Big or Small No call out charge

Simon Manley 01778 702560 | 07769 707361 manleydrainage@live.co.uk 10 Hamiliton Close Bourne | Lincolnshire | PE10 9PL Electrical SERICES

GARDEN SERVICES

Tree, Hedge and Garden Services

• Up & Over Garage Doors • Sectional Garage Doors • Roller Shutters • Automated Garage Doors • 24 Hour Repair Service • Garage Doors Servicing • Fascia & Soffits • Guttering

All types of garden maintenance • Grass cutting and lawn care • Beds, borders and weed control • Rotovating, turfing and seeding • Tree surgery and conifer work • Felling, pruning and shaping • Hedge cutting and shrub trimming • Garden clearance and rubbish removal • Driveways, patios and fencing

John Holland 07957 185487 or 01775 720558 50 Little London, Spalding PE11 2UE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

FURNISHINGS

All services carried out to the highest standard and leaving every property secure

Contact us today for your FREE Quotation on: t. 01778 252121 | m. 07414 896711 e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com

www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk MAINTENANCE

Karen Chapman

INTERIORS

Safety and Service, Always our Priority › Residential › Commercial › Industrial › Electrical services

Get a Free Quote Today!

01775 750705 07940 116219

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Bespoke Curtains & Blinds Roller Blinds • Wooden Venetian Verticals • Soft Furnishings Curtain Poles & Tracks Full measuring and fitting service available

www.empowerelectrical.co.uk

Call now for a Free consultation 01778 424553 | 07701 017092

NICEIC registered

Email: karen.chapman@outlook.com

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Painting and decorating

PLUMBER

LOCKSMITH

Neil Armstrong

R J MILLS AND SONS REGISTERED PLUMBERS

Martin Coulson

Painter & Decorator

24 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING Call us 1st...

“We will always answer the phone”

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Ibal qualified locksmith

www.rjmillsandsons.com r.j.millsandsons@googlemail.com

Matthew Mills

Specialising in all aspects of painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior for residential purposes.

All work fully guaranteed.

Free, no obligation estimates on request.

Professional service.

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

PAYROLL

Do you need help with any aspect of BOOKKEEPING? • Accounts • PAYE/CIS • In-House

• VAT • Self Assessment • Out of House

Joanne’s

££

Bookwork Services

07951 841333 • Email: joannedolby@hotmail.co.uk 1 Main Road, Dyke, Bourne, PE10 0AF

www.joannesbookworkservices.co.uk

01778 347308 / 07545 270482 Covering a 25 mile radius of Peterborough Cancelling while en route will result in a charge

PC LAPTOPS AND REPAIRS

PC or Laptop Issues?

Better call Ray!

Sales • Service • Training Let me assist you with your problems.

Virus removal to full re-builds. Upgrade work undertaken. Extensive range of new and used equipment.

First Pick Locks Telephone: 07471 900474 Facebook: Martin Coulson Email: moose.coulson@hotmail.co.uk WINDOWS & DOORS

M Oglesby Installations Bourne Computer Store

Tel: 01778 420362

Email: sales@bournecomputerstore.co.uk Unit 4, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PB

Quality uPVC Windows & Doors

printing

POND MAINTENANCE

Pete’s

Ponds

ALL TYPES OF POND MAINTENANCE CARRIED OUT 01733 686255 or 07961 486933 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk www.discoveringmagazines.co.uk

2 Queensway, Pointon Sleaford, Lincs NG34 0NE Tel: 07393 367410 Email: peteburlton@live.com  Search Pete’s Pond Clearances

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Repair - Don’t replace

Full uPVC repair service including:

• MISTED UNITS • LOCKS • HINGES • HANDLES

Have you just moved into your new house?

Do you need your locks replced?

Are you a Landlord?

Repairing could save you £££’s

Martyn 01775 712973 / 07508 800245 E: moglesbyinstallations@googlemail.com

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“ALEXA, SELL MY HOUSE”

“Calling Estate Agent Paul Briggs of Briggs Residential”

01778 349300