Discovering the Deepings issue 063, September 2020 by Discovering Magazines

Issue 63 / September 2020

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Introduction

Welcome to your September Issue Welcome to your September edition and the “exam results” and “back to school” routines for many families. 2020 will be remembered for numerous reasons, perhaps none more so than for the thousands of teenagers missing out on their GCSE and A Level exams this year, and then hoping that their final grades are fair and sufficient to enable them to move on to the next stage on their learning journey. I just wonder whether or not the “Gap Year” of travelling widely before entering higher education will become a thing of the past? Before you go any further, however, and start making lists of who will get what seventeen weeks from now, (Christmas, if you’d not yet had time to think so far ahead!) just relax with your favourite magazine … and enjoy the month ahead.

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A warm welcome to our September issue and, as high summer passes into autumn, we wait with bated breath, (behind a colourful array of face masks) for the second spike of the Covid-19 pandemic to strike. An air of extreme caution can still be felt in places, yet incredible footage reaches us now and again of groups of people mixing and drinking, without a care or a facemask in sight. This past six months has certainly confirmed the old saying, “There’s nowt so queer as folk”! As the pandemic continues remorselessly to affect everyone, overseas travel continues to take an enormous hit this year. Holidays within the British Isles will have hardly ever been so popular. The glorious Lake District is this year’s destination for our family, bringing to mind the fact that our road journey will no doubt be long and tedious. Car drivers towing caravans will abound and I salute you – we’re right behind you all the way! Enjoy the read!

John

Inside Highlights 4...................... Homes and Gardens. 8...................... “Be a Bright Spark” – advice from Alto Electrical. 10..................... Property News – Briggs Residential. 20................... Your Finances - Liberty Partnership. 26.................... Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades. 30/31............. Community News 32/33............. RJ Scholes – Co-op funeral care. 34/35............ The eFOLDi MK 1.5 folding mobility scooter. 36.................... Be You Counselling feature. 37.................... Deep-in Aesthetics – Choose wisely. 38.................... Hummingbird Hypnotherapy – School returns. 40................... Renu – The virtual revolution. 42/43............ Empire Gym – A Positive Environment. 44................... Will & Probate Services. 46.................... What’s happening at Vine House Farm. 50.................... “ Time for a Beer!” with Trevor Langley. 52/53............ Husse premium quality pet food feature. 54.................... Pets and Vets – “Hot Spots”. 56.................... Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping. 57.................... Legal Corner – Lasting Powers of Attorney. 58.................... What’s on – Events Guide. 59.................... Puzzle Page – “Let’s Get Quizzical!” 60....................Community News 61/68............. Classified businesses directory. Cover Photography: David Pearson

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Homes & Gardens

ow often do we hear the cliché, “An Englishman’s home is his castle”? There’s no doubt that, as a nation, we seem to be pretty good at ‘fencing ourselves in’ when we feel like it – pulling up the drawbridge and cosying ourselves behind that Leylandii hedge.

Yes, there are plenty of us who would rather look out from our property and see other people walking by, but the ‘protecting what we’ve got’ mentality has meant many successful

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businesses having been based on the boundary fence / hedge / wall around our little space. Add to that the feeling that our garden area can / should be able to be used as another room (if the weather allows), then we can see how the firms creating patios, sheds, porches and all manner of outside furniture have been able to prosper, as we seek “the great outdoors” (once the rain holds off for more than a few days!) set amidst perfectly groomed lawns and flower beds. Inside the home, more and more attention is being paid to the ways in which we can make ourselves more living space, by adding the conservatory or making that ‘dead space’ in the loft into a fabulous extra bedroom or two. Those partition walls can disappear and hey presto! … you’ve got yourself that perfect large lounge you’ve always wanted. Replace those windows, re-tile the bathroom, change those kitchen units, get a new staircase … the list goes on! Our castles are forever being beautified … and isn’t it great?! This month, we’re looking at our living spaces, inside and out, and the myriad ways in which our local craftsmen ply their trades to make our homes and gardens our pride and joy. Keep up the home improvements – keep it local!

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BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

HEED ALTO ELECTRICAL’S SOUND ADVICE

ince the current lockdown started, people have had lots of time on their hands and we have seen a huge surge in people trying their hand at DIY. What’s more, we have also seen a surge in calls to correct DIY work over the lockdown period, from unsuccessful light replacements, to drilling through cables! We try and assess the damage over the phone and will either attend the same day, if it is an emergency, or book the job in to the diary if it is not urgent.

Some tips on how to avoid DIY disasters: ■ When drilling, avoid “electrical safe zones”. These are horizontal and vertical from any electrical fitting, and can be on either side of the wall. The top six inches of the wall, next to the ceiling, and six inches from any corners are all safe zones. If you drill here, you risk going through a cable. ■ If you have a go at something, and don’t get it quite right, call in a professional, but just be honest! You’re not going to get into trouble, and knowing where to look for a fault can save a lot of time, therefore costing less when the bill comes in. ■ If you are going to change an electrical fitting, make sure you identify your cables before taking the old fitting off, and make sure you tighten

your terminals properly. Loose connections are the biggest cause of electrical house fires. ■ If you don’t know how to do something, ask for professional advice. Alto Electrical are always happy to advise and all advice is free!

Finally, a lovely recommendation Local villager, Matt Homewood, has been working on a massive self-build extension on his home in Tongue End, near Bourne, and before even starting, he had consulted with Alto Electrical and had his home tested to see what wiring he would be able to keep, and which parts would need to be upgraded. Working with Matt every step of the way, Alto Electrical regularly inspected and, in some cases, altered Matt’s work. And when the cables were in and ready to go, it was Alto Electrical who made the final terminations, tested the installation, and notified building control of the work. Matt explains: “When I was choosing an electrician for my self-build, I was looking for someone who was reasonably priced and who I could work with during the various phases of building. Alto have been excellent, their standard of work is fantastic, they are prompt, tidy, the staff were most accommodating, and the price was right. If I need any advice, I know I can ring if needed. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

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the accommodation actually “works” in practice, illustrating how it could complement the needs of a buyer. Conversely, in instances where a floorplan alerts a purchaser to a blatantly unsuitable property, fruitless viewings can be avoided. This helps to improve the ratio of viewings that actually become sales, saving a great deal of time and frustration. We also have examples of buyers having bought a property that might have otherwise appeared unsuitable, but the floorplan helped the buyer to visualise adaptability in the accommodation that encouraged them to view. Indeed, Rightmove reports that property listings with a floorplan receive 60% more interest than those without. Floorplans suggest an open approach to property marketing. No longer do buyers have to translate euphemistic “agent speak”. After all, part of your agent’s job is to match the right buyer to the right property without recourse to flowery (mis) descriptions, saving everyone time, and reducing the stress of moving home.

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s I approach my thirtieth birthday this September, I have decided to reflect on the past thirty years, and I think it is fair to say the world is a very different place from what it was in 1990!

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The early ’90s was an incredible time for many reasons - some great music, the end of the Cold War, and the emergence of a new generation of tech companies that we all now wish we had purchased some shares in! Interest rates were on the up and, by the end of 1990, the Bank of England base interest rate was nearly 15% - completely unthinkable today! This was great for savers but clearly not so good for those who had a mortgage during those days and, as a borrower, things were pretty painful! In the current climate of low interest rates, we see the reverse of those days in the early ’90s cycle - great for borrowers but, for savers, almost impossible to find sensible levels of return at the bank or building society. So, where is the alternative in these days of fear and uncertainty? How are you going to generate sensible returns to see you through your retirement years, children’s schooling or that holiday of a lifetime?

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And, in this environment, you are surrounded with Structure and routine. Especially now with the people of like mind. People who want to exercise, gym booking system, it is important to plan feel better, feel good and feel happy. You are and adhere to the planned timing of my around people who have decided workouts. One anchored plan in any that the Empire way of doing things given day, I find, brings structure to the suits them. Ultimately day as a whole, as everything else falls this is a Increasingly over the years, we have into place around it. always had competition locally. But I positive Social Interaction. Again, within think now, more than ever, our way of place. A the new rules and meticulously doing things is really showing its benefit. place of planned and implemented You cannot simply re-invent overnight the optimism processes that make Empire Gym a atmosphere, inclusive environment, the ‘COVID-Ready’ environment, it is still family values and conscientiousness that possible and incredibly important we have always held at the heart of our to have safe conversations with friends and business. These are deep-seated ways of working acquaintances, in order to liberate your mind from that fit naturally into the COVID-aware world we internal thoughts, worries and daily stresses. are now in. All of these things are helping people have peace of mind when exercising here. In addition to these things, it is very difficult these days to feel that you can carry out your normal Ultimately, this is a positive place. A place of daily freedoms safely. And because everyone optimism. It is a place run by a family who strive to has taken to the new rules at Empire Gym so understand the way you feel and to act in a way well, people are feeling increasingly safe and that helps. Exercise is not the only solution if you are reassured. experiencing mental health challenges, and you should always seek help if you feel you need to. Not only that the rules are robust, but that they are being robustly managed and that fellow gym But the act of moving, doing, striving and being users are respecting and acting upon them in their around positive people, in a place that takes your own robust ways. New safe habits are beginning wellbeing seriously, could be to take root which is great to see. Indeed, people something that helps you. are returning, and new people are beginning to I hope so.

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‘I haven’t done anything about it, it’s just too complicated.’ ADVICE FROM NICK ASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT WILL AND PROBATE SERVICES

his is one of the excuses we hear the most at Will & Probate, but if you think about it, the phrase is just bonkers! If you genuinely have a complex family situation, then it is really important to have the right planning in place. The risks that you are exposing your family to by prevaricating are just too big to contemplate.

So, the first thing we try to establish is just how complex your situation really is. There is no doubting that since the business was established fifteen years ago, family life has become more complex. But we can honestly say that, during that time, the number of occasions we have been genuinely taken aback by the complexity of someone’s circumstances can be counted on the fingers of one hand. We have given in twice in that time. There was the couple who were both in their fifth marriage and had children from nine different relationships between them (they couldn’t agree who deserved what!) Then there was the estate that still hadn’t been settled fourteen years after the person’s death because they had assets in seven different jurisdictions – we were the fifth legal firm that the family had consulted, whilst the other four were still working on aspects of the case. Beyond that, it is hard to remember anyone else that was just too complicated.

Specialist Planning for Families with Complex Situations. Assuming that you are not quite as extreme as the two cases outlined above, then we will be able to help you and your family. We will produce a bespoke suite of documents which will give you the peace of

mind that you are looking for. Done properly, your planning can be quick, convenient, cost effective, and cover every situation that your family could face.

Is your Family ‘Complex’? There are multiple circumstances that make a family complex; some of the most common are – ● Living

together and unmarried. families, where there are children from multiple relationships. ● Families with disabled children or children with special needs. ● Children caring for elderly parents. ● Business-owning families. ● Families with foreign properties. ● Muslim families who want their estate to be distributed in accordance with Islam. ● Blended

There will be many more, but the bottom line is if you identify yourself and your family in one of those situations, you should talk to us. The first consultation is always free. Call 01778 382723 today to book your consultation. Don’t forget that today’s planning is tomorrow’s peace of mind, for you and your family.

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What’s Happening in September at Vine House Farm ORCHARD FRUITS

The juiciest fruit in the stone fruit family, plums come in many varieties, some sweet, some more tart. We have several varieties in the Vine House Farm orchard, with the Czar being the first to ripen, followed by the Victoria. These ripe fruits are delicious raw, piled into pies, or simmered into a compote. Whichever way you use them, they make wonderful desserts.

ENJOY.... POTATOES It’s the start of our potato harvest & one of the busiest times in the farm calendar. One of the first varieties to be harvested is our famous Melody potato - a smooth skinned potato with a dry, yellow flesh. Available in 5kg, 12kg & 25kg sacks, it is suitable for all types of cooking.

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The group, based at Church Street, Market Deeping, service, Wiltshire Farm Foods, has always is a non-profit membership organisation which sought to make a real difference to its holds regular social events in the Deepings, Bourne, Spalding, Stamford and surrounding areas. and customers, by providing delicious

nutritiousMonth”, mealsheld directly to theiris an doors. “Friendship in September, annual celebration designed to encourage The company is in a unique positionanyone to deal with interested incoronavirus meeting new people locally giveof one the current pandemic, with to many its of their special no-obligation social events a try. On customers aged over seventy and vulnerable, and Wednesday September 9th, the group is hosting a is determined to maintain its renowned reputation Picnic in the Park at Pinchbeck Playing Fields, Rotten for excellent customer service and delivering readyRow, Pinchbeck, Spalding PE11 3RU, starting at made meals to those who need it most. 2.30pm. All you need to bring is a drink and a chair! All the staff at Wiltshire Farm Foods Peterborough Andrew Spencer, Social Organiser at Nene and have risen to the various challenges presented by Welland Oddfellows said, “2020 has seen a big the pandemic. Experiencing unprecedented levels shift in the way we work, live and most importantly, of demand, the whole team has rallied round to socialise. At the Oddfellows, we recognise that people ensure its customers continue to receive their meals. in our areas still want, and need, to meet up and Geoff new Plummer, director at the branch, make friends – whether that’s safelysays: out in“This the is an incredibly cult time for everyone andhome. Wiltshire community ordifﬁ from the comfort of their own Farm Foods’ ‘making a real difference’, We’re still heremission, to welcome old friends, and new.”

has never been more important as many of our customers rely solely on us their pressed daily meals. Although thefor group “pause” on its

“We’ve adoptedofnew social regular schedule face-to-face meetings, it has distancing measures with allteams. driversDuring equipped been a busy year for its local the with hand sanitisers and gloves and performing default Covid-19 lockdown, staff and volunteers regularly non-contact They have been touched checked in ondeliveries. its six hundred-plus members, many of whom are shielding or live on their own.out and by the public’s response to them when about, often receiving praise and being told what The Oddfellows was originally set up in 1810 to offer fantastic work they are doing.” workers and their families insurance, should they

The team has alsoToday, started including puzzle books fall on hard times. the Society continues to in its deliveries has been hugelydifficult appreciated provide helpwhich to its members through periods, by itscare, customers and by the with welfare anddemonstrated financial support. Andrew many handwritten letters thetimes. added, “Friendship thank isn’t justyou for the good company receives on a daily basis. Friends provide support through thick and thin – At a time supermarket delivery slots are and so dowhen the Oddfellows. Many people think we booked forsocial weeks and many must wait a number just put on events, but the Oddfellows, like of days to receive their groceries, placed your friends, provides so much more.an It’sorder not just with Wiltshire Farm guarantees you lockdown that can Foods cause often people to lose touch. aBereavement, delivery in the next responsibilities, few days – at moving no additional caring away, cost – and no home, contract. family leaving retirement and many other life changes can leave The company has also anyone, installedwhatever a priority their line for age, open to feelings of loneliness isolation.” those contacted by the NHS andand conﬁ rmed as being ‘extremely prioritise Anyone interestedvulnerable’, in giving the to group a try those that really their service. is invited toneed call Andrew on 07729 519122 or e-mail andrew.spencer@oddfellows.co.uk. Future events For more information visit: are also listed online at www.oddfellows.co.uk/events. www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com

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ild Card Brewery was established during 2012 and, today, this brewery can boast much deserved recognition, having award-winning productions amongst their beers. Delivering throughout the UK, Wild Card ales can also be located at numerous bars, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and retail outlets. Table Beer (2.7% vol) was developed for beer drinkers who require or prefer an ale with a low ABV. This production does not compromise on taste, with its tropical fruit ﬂavours pleasing the taste buds. Pale Ale (4.3% vol) utilises Citra, Ekuanot and Cascade hops to great advantage. Hugely popular with pale ale lovers, I found this easydrinking beer refreshing. Raspberry Gose (4.6% vol) has been created with the sour beers of Northern Germany in mind. It is fruity, having raspberry added towards the end of the fermentation process. Again refreshing, this is classed as a sour, salted, wheat beer and regularly chosen by ‘devotees’ of this type of ale. For IPA drinkers, there are several excellent selections available from the Wild Card Brewery. Unite Tribute IPA (5.4% vol) is brewed with Citra and Simcoe hops and dedicated to Ada Lovelace, an English mathematician and writer. This beer delights the nasal senses and entices the mouth’s pleasures to follow. 22 50

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Neipa (5.4% vol), India Pale Ale (5.5%vol) and Ella (5.7% vol) are three further IPA beers that are enjoyed, constantly. Good aromas are evident and tropical fruits hold the interest for the mouthfeel, continuing through to the ﬁnish. For a higher ABV and still with IPA productions, Cashmere (5.8% vol) has Mosaic, Citra, Ella, plus Cashmere hops and IPA (6.1% vol), which is classed as West Coast, are great for nose appeal, with the latter using Citra and Simcoe hops. I would describe both of these smooth productions as being big on ﬂavour – to the last, very enjoyable, drop! These are just a selection from the most impressive ranges of beers produced by the Wild Card Brewery Company. Brewery tours and experiences are offered too and have become increasingly popular. Information and advice is always available, along with party hire, arrangements and attractive merchandise. Wild Card Brewery, Lockwood Way, Walthamstow, London E17 5RB. www.wildcardbrewery.co.uk Email: info@wildcardbrewery.co.uk Phone: 0208 935 5560. As always, enjoy!

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Husse Super Healthy Swedish Pet Food - Now Available in Your Area! Mario and Karen, the new Husse pet nutritionists and franchisee owners for South Lincolnshire, are very excited to be able to offer Husse’s unique range of award-winning, premium quality food for dogs and cats, along with nutritional advice.

usse (pronounced “hoo-say”) was first launched in Sweden in 1987. It arrived in the UK in 2012 and is now present in more than fifty countries. In 2019, the company was awarded ‘Brand of the Year’ in the Premium Dog and Cat Food category at the World Branding Awards. “We are both very passionate about animals and are looking forward to meeting lots of our new fourlegged customers! Our pets are such a big part of our lives and it is so important to give them a healthy, balanced diet to keep them in the best possible health,” says Karen. Pets love the taste of Husse’s unique Scandinavian recipes, which provide your pet with something different and nutritionally superior to the great majority of the mass marketed brands. Its high digestibility rate means you can feed your dog for as little as 52p per day and your cat for as little as 17p per day. Husse’s wide range of pet foods only use high quality, ‘human-grade’ ingredients, and the super healthy formulation is free from synthetic preservatives and colourants. Natural nutraceutical components are also used which may help to increase the life expectancy of your pet. The range includes a hypo-allergenic option, comprising grain, wheat and gluten-free feeds for sensitive skin or sensitive digestion; a range for overweight and less active pets and an “Active” choice for working and racing dogs; a selection of products for pets that have been sterilised or have kidney conditions. From puppies and kittens through

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to senior years, the small to the giant breed, there is something to suit all! Husse also offers a range of healthy dog and cat treats, plus other items including an innovative, clumping cat litter that can detect urinary problems your cat may have. See the full range of products and accessories on Karen and Mario’s webshop. With a few simple questions about your pet, it will guide you to the most suitable product. If you are unsure what is best for your pet, you can call or e-mail Karen and Mario for advice or ask Husse’s online veterinarian.

For further information call 07917 321801, e-mail mario.karen@husse.co.uk or visit their webshop www.husse.co.uk.

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Hot Spots

Wise Words By Deirdre Wilson

n these times of lockdown and travel restrictions, many of us are dreaming of the hot spots we would love to visit - Bali, the Maldives, Skegness – but for vets the term “hot spot” has an entirely different meaning.

Hot spots appear mainly on dogs especially in warm, sultry weather. They are patches of raw, red moist skin and can range from an inch in diameter to several inches, forming a large sore patch on your dog’s skin. The first sign many owners notice is a patch of hard, sticky fur where the skin has oozed and this has dried the fur together. Usually, the dog is very itchy in this area and scratching at it makes the sore worse and it can get very large, very quickly. It can also be painful and dogs can be reluctant to let owners look at it. Probably, the most common breed of dog to get hot spots are Golden Retrievers but it can occur in any type of dog or cat.

What causes a hot spot? A small bite such as a flea or midge bite causes an itch. An underlying allergy can cause your dog to itch and even joint pain will mean that your dog over-licks the area in an attempt to soothe the pain. As your dog scratches at the spot, he introduces bacteria under the skin and infection starts to spread. We usually clip the affected area and owners are often astonished at how far the lesion has spread. The good

news is that most of the time the damage is superficial and can be treated with topical skin disinfectants. Those prescribed by your vet will kill the bacteria and antibiotic creams are also very useful. Never put anything on the wound that will sting – the skin is raw and sore, so your dog is unlikely to be happy with you! Some hot spots are very painful and require a course of oral antibiotics and even steroids to help them heal. Hot spots on the face may mean there is an ear infection and the ears also have to be treated to clear all of the lesions. It is important to keep your pets clear of fleas as they are the culprit in at least 30% of all skin cases presented to vets. You may never see the fleas on your pet and often if only one jumps on your dog, feeds, causes an itchy spot, then jumps off again waiting for the next victim, you will never, ever see the little blighter. So, always, always protect your pet against parasites, no matter how clean you think they are and keep the flea treatment going through the hot weather especially. Many of the veterinary spot-ons for fleas will also kill ear and skin mites as these can be implicated in causing hot spots too. So every time you’re dreaming of those exotic places you’d love to visit – put a reminder in the calendar to flea your pet as well.

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Mayor

WORDS FROM THE

Mayor of Market Deeping

COUNCILLOR JOSHUA YARHAM

August is normally a month where councils take a break from the normal timetable of meetings and decision-making processes. However, I made the decision last month, with the approval of councillors, to hold a Full Council meeting in August.

xceptional times call for exceptional measures and Market Deeping needed desperately for decisions to be made to ensure the future development and improvement of facilities for the benefit of all residents.

All committees were authorised to increase their spending capabilities up to £5,000. Tender documents for bus shelter repairs and improvements were authorised; work will start as soon as companies reply with quotes, and the council is able to decide which company to employ to carry out the works, in the September Full Council meeting. The transfer of the Town Hall has been completed and the Town Council now owns the building.

some time but alas has not been completed. Most importantly, a company has been chosen to complete the renovations for the play park at John Eve Field. It is expected that work will start in late September 2020 and be completed within a reasonable time. It is with sadness that the council has decided to announce that the Christmas Market 2020 has been cancelled due to the current government guidelines in place and not knowing what the future holds in relation to large crowds and social-distancing. We will ensure that the “Carols around the Tree” and the “Christmas Lights SwitchOn” will take place on December 5th 2020.

Plans were put in place to financially support the play scheme to be moved to the February halfterm and Easter holidays. Grant Aid was authorised to “Deepingathon” (the event organised to replace the Deepings Raft Race this year), the Deepings Rugby Club (which I had the pleasure of visiting in July), and the Deepings Youth Group.

I had the pleasure of attending a socially-distanced gathering on Millfield with Sir John Hayes M.P. and others on July 30th. The event raised the importance of open space being retained in Market Deeping for the enjoyment of all. It has been included in the recently published Neighbourhood Plan and has been submitted to Lincolnshire County Council. Comments submitted would be welcomed from everyone wishing to raise the importance of such an enjoyable open space.

Standing orders and policies were updated – a laborious task that has needed to be done for

I hope that all the residents of Market Deeping are keeping well and enjoying the recent good weather.

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Legal Corner

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY:

Planning for the Unexpected!

any of us refuse to accept that we might lose our mental capacity and so don’t think about how we would manage our financial affairs if we did become mentally incapable. Statistics show that more than 920,000 people in the UK are living with dementia – a number expected to rise to over a million by 2024. The vast majority of people with dementia are aged sixty-five and over, accounting for over 880,000 people. However, an estimated 40,000 people under sixty-five are living with dementia in the UK. It is therefore important to plan ahead and ease the potential burden on your children/relatives. One answer is to create Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), which gives people who you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf about your financial affairs, if you become mentally incapable of making your own decisions, or it allows them to help you if you ask them to, if you become physically unable to deal with your affairs. It is very important that you set up an LPA while you are still mentally capable, well before you need it. If you become mentally incapacitated

later in life and don’t have an LPA in place, your relatives can face long, distressing delays and expense in applying to the court to take control. Don’t assume that because you have set up an LPA, you have lost control. Your LPA would only be activated, if and when it is needed.

There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney: ● A Property and Financial Affairs LPA is used to appoint someone you trust as your attorney to take decisions on your behalf about money matters. They would be empowered, for example, to make decisions on buying and selling your property, running your bank accounts, dealing with your bills and state benefits and investing your money. This type of LPA can also be useful if you need your attorney to help you because of physical incapacity as well as mental incapacity. ● A Health and Welfare LPA only applies if you become mentally incapacitated and allows your chosen attorney to make decisions about your care, including where you live, what medical treatment you receive, whether you should be resuscitated etc.

The LPA is a powerful legal document. You may wish to get a solicitor to help if you’re unsure about the process.

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What's On

Events: September 2020 Nene and Welland Oddfellows

Burghley House

9th - 2.30pm: Picnic in the Park Playing Fields, Rotten Row, Pinchbeck, Spalding. Picnic provided just bring a drink and a chair.

The House is now open from Wednesday -Sunday with timed ticket slots between 10-30am -4pm. The gardens are open daily with two time slots, from 10-30am -1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

16th - 2.00pm: Visit to Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St. James. Bring a drink and snack to enjoy an open-air chat after the visit in the grounds of the refuge.

The Garden of Surprises will be open, although there will be limited access to certain areas and no contact with water features. To maintain your safety, the children’s paddling area, maze and viewing mound will be closed.

24th - 2.30pm: Afternoon Tea at Waterside Garden Centre, Baston. Cost £12. 29th - 3.00pm: A fun walking Treasure Hunt around the town centre of Market Deeping, followed by fish and chip tea at the Boundary Restaurant, Market Deeping. Just pay for your fish and chips.

Zoom Events for September:

Easton Walled Gardens

11th, 14th, 21st - Poetic Ramblings,

Sept 6th - Autumn Country Market 11am – 4pm, booking required.

30th - Play Family Fortunes.

Open until September 27th : Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday. 10.30am - 4.00pm. No booking required. For further details visit www.visiteaston.co.uk.

Booking essential for all events with Andrew 07729 519122.

Deepings Camera Club As one of the region’s most popular and active photography clubs, the season at Deepings Camera club starts on September 9th and runs through until May. Due to Covid-19, they will not be meeting at their usual venue although they do have a diary of online events including competitions, sessions to develop your skills and presentations by guest speakers such as the ex-picture editor of The Times newspaper and the sports photographer for the Mail on Sunday who covered the Olympic Games in 2012. They meet every Wednesday at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and usually finish at around 9-9.30pm, with a break for coffee.

Local Folk Singers and Players Keeping Their Arts Alive Sept. 4th - Zoom singing and playing session with Dean Hardy, from Morton. This features people singing and playing tunes, and others, also sitting in their own houses, listening and tapping along. Contact Dean Hardy on 0177 8570115. There is also a video of the band playing on YouTube at https://youtu.be/TXLai7K-dlU. Sept. 8th and 22nd - Pete Shaw’s Zoom “Slow and Easy Tune Sessions,” 7.15pm -9.00pm, are designed for beginners in easy folk tunes, anyone can join on whatever instrument, or just listen in. Call 01778 571563 for an invite. Sunday afternoons at 3pm at the Hare and Hounds, Haconby. Traditional tune sessions are at present running outside in the garden there. Ring 01778 571563 to go on the mailing list.

They would love to offer a warm welcome to any new members in September. Visit www.deepingscamera.club or contact Chris Rogers on 07580 029538.

Deepings Community Library

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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LET’S GET QUIZZICAL! First Lines Name the title and the artistes of the following songs:

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“I am the son and the heir, of a shyness that is criminally vulgar.”

“You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar, when I met you.”

“Looking out a dirty old window, down below the cars in the city go rushing by.”

Once upon a time you dressed so fine, “ threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you?”

“Get your motor running, get out on the highway,”

I was born in a crossfire hurricane and “ I howled at the morning driving rain.”

“Dirty old river, must you keep rolling, flowing into the night.”

“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold.”

10. “She keeps her Moet et Chandon in her pretty cabinet,”

Famous Movie Quotes Name the films from which these famous lines came:

11. “May the Force be with you.”

16. “Hasta la vista, baby.”

12. “Bond. James Bond.”

17. “Elementary, my dear Watson.”

13. “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” 14. “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.” 15. “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”

18. “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” 19. “Houston, we have a problem.” 20. “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!”

Pot Luck 21. Which country has the longest coastline?

26. By what name is the marsupial “Sarcophilus Harrisi” better known?

22. What is the name given to a quadrilateral with two parallel sides of unequal length?

27. T raditionally finishing with a “Vixen Break” and usually containing a “Helix” and a “Corkscrew”, what are they?

23. Name the three green coloured properties on the UK version of the board game Monopoly.

28. Whose birthday is celebrated around the globe on January 25th each year?

24. Which three countries have both an Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline? 25. W hat was the first full length film that was completely designed by computer?

29. The British pop group The Yardbirds, had at various stages three of the world’s greatest rock guitarists in their ranks. Who were they? 30. Which South American country takes its name from an Italian city?

Answer First Lines 1. Father and Son – Cat Stevens (Boyzone); 2. Don’t You Want Me, Human League; 3. Like a Rolling Stone, Bob Dylan; 4. Jumpin’ Jack Flash, The Rolling Stones; 5. Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin; 6. How Soon Is Now, The Smiths; 7. Kids In America, Kim Wilde; 8. Born to be Wild, Steppenwolf; 9. Waterloo Sunset, Kinks; 10. Killer Queen, Queen. Famous Movie Quotes 11. Star Wars, 12. Dr. No, 13. Jaws, 14. The Godfather, 15. The Graduate. 16. Terminator 2: Judgment Day, 17. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 18. Forrest Gump, 19. Apollo 13, 20. Sons of the Desert. Pot Luck 21. Canada; 22. A trapezium; 23. Regent Street, Oxford Street, Bond Street; 24. France, Spain, Morocco; 25. Toy Story in 1995, 26. The Tasmanian Devil, 27. The Red Arrows, the RAF display team, 28. Robert Burns, 29. Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, 30. Venezuela.

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Local MP Takes a ‘Field Trip’ to Meet Campaigners

ver a hundred campaigners from the ‘Friends of Mill Field’ group met with local MP, Rt. Hon. Sir John Hayes on Thursday July 30th at the much-loved open space in Market Deeping. The meeting was led by the ‘Friends of Mill Field’ in response to recent correspondence with the MP regarding Lincolnshire County Council’s ongoing application to build 260 houses on the site. The organiser of the meeting, Councillor Ashley Baxter, who represents Market and West Deeping ward of SKDC commented, “Sir John has taken an active interest in our campaign over the last few years and has recently written to me about the County Council application. I am obviously keen to work with everyone who wants to retain Mill Field as a valued and accessible open space.” Rt. Hon. Sir John Hayes, who is the MP for South Holland and the Deepings explained, “I was delighted to accept an invitation to come and inspect the fields, which I visited so many times for the Deeping Show, and to meet so many of its regular users again. It is encouraging that there is clear crossparty support from the councillors who represent Market Deeping at the county and district. I hope the decision-makers at Grantham and Lincoln will heed the enormous strength of feeling in the Deepings.” During his visit, Sir John Hayes made an informal speech to the crowd of people who regularly use the site for a range of recreational activities, particularly jogging and dog-walking. Chair of Friends of Mill Field, Mrs Pam Steel, was impressed, adding, “Sir John was very encouraging. He is clearly aware of the passion of local residents to oppose the development plans and to retain the open space. It is good to know that

our local MP supports our cause.” Several other local councillors attended the event, including Cllr. Rosemary Trollope-Bellew of LCC; Cllr. Virginia Moran; Cllr. Bob Broughton; Cllr. Judy Stevens and Cllr. Ashley Baxter of SKDC; and Cllr. Josh Yarham and Cllr. David Shelton of MDTC. Councillor Yarham is the current mayor of Market Deeping and Councillor David Shelton is the Chair of the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Committee. The next milestone in the campaign to save Mill Field will be a six-week public consultation on the Deepings Neighbourhood Plan which was to start on August 3rd.The plan, which was formally submitted in June, would protect Mill Field as a ‘Local Green Space’ and Millfield Road as a protected ‘Green Lane’. Details on how to comment on the plan are available from SKDC, MDTC or from the Friends of Mill Field. At the end of the consultation, the plan will be assessed by an independent examiner who will decide whether any changes are necessary before the plan goes to a referendum.

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Articles inside

What’s on – Events Guide

Puzzle Page – “Let’s Get Quizzical

Legal Corner – Lasting Powers of Attorney

Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping

Pets and Vets – “Hot Spots

Be a Bright Spark” – advice from Alto Electrical

Deep-in Aesthetics – Choose wisely

Renu – The virtual revolution

Time for a Beer!” with Trevor Langley

Hummingbird Hypnotherapy – School returns

Be You Counselling feature

Homes and Gardens

What’s happening at Vine House Farm