Discovering the Deepings issue 068, February 2021

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Issue 68 / February 2021

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Welcome to your February issue...

A very warm welcome (unlike the weather!) to you all.

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his month, of course, we’ve got Valentine’s Day on February 14th where we can all stoke those romantic fires, so let’s ignore all the rain and gales out there, (Storm Christoph about to join us, as I write!) and cosy up inside and enjoy this month’s collection of features and ideas brought together for you by our wonderful team.

Approaching the anniversary of the coronavirus reaching our shores, I vowed to make one month in the year free of Covid -19 references, so this February is the one! Keep safe and think of those sunny days to come – things will improve, and that begins when you have to stay indoors with your loved one to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

Claire x

Inside Highlights

4.................... Eco-Drives feature.

6..................... Gardening Tips for February.

8.................... Electron EV Solutions feature.

16.................. Deepings Business Awards Winners: 2020-21.

22................. Local History.

26 ............... Property News with Briggs Residential.

32-33....... How to Cope with the

Lockdown – Top Ten Tips.

34................. Recipe of the Month – Strawberry Tart Hearts.

This month, our attention can switch briefly from the ongoing pandemic and our encouraging vaccination statistics to Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, our regular contributors who would normally be welcoming large numbers of diners and buyers of romantic merchandise at this time of year continue to be ‘locked-down’. Let’s hope that an upturn in the economy, post-pandemic, will bring relief to everyone struggling for survival right now. There are brighter days ahead!

By the way, if love is blind, how come lingerie is so popular around Valentine’s Day? And finally, I put my NHS Donor Card in the ATM last week by mistake – it cost me an arm and a leg!

Enjoy the read!

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36................. What’s Happening in February at Vine House Farm.

38-39....... Fenchurch House Care Home, Spalding, feature.

40................ Travel Column with Travel Counsellors.

48................ What’s on – Events in February.

49................. “Indulge Yourself this February” – Films guide.

50................. Pets and Vets – Eye Problems.

52................. Your Finances with Liberty Partnership.

53................. Love and Lovers Quiz.

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

55................. Competition Time – Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the March issue is Wednesday, 10th February 2021.

Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton | Ops Director Andy Armstrong Sales Tori Martin: 07498 588487 | info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Group Editor John Schwarz | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Graham Copestake | Sarah Gumbley | Rob Harradine | Andy Beavis Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

“Your favourite photograph”.

59-62....... Classified businesses directory.

Cover Photography: David Pearson With thanks to:

Nick Ash, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Paul Briggs, Deeping Heritage, Vine House Farm, Marika Riddick, Gordon Cochran

Discovering Deeping 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 at the time of going to press; 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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ebruary is a month of preparation and re-awakening as spring draws nearer. The best thing when planting is to be guided by the weather, rather than to stick to a strict regime.

If you have not completed your winter digging, now is the time, so long as the soil is not too wet or frozen: incorporate as much rotted down manure and compost as you can. There is no need to dig it in, as the worms will do that for you, and then cover it to keep the soil warm and some of the rain off.

A number of seeds can be planted indoors, ready for planting out when the weather improves. These include broad beans, Brussels, leeks, onions, salad leaves, tomatoes, peas, spinach, summer cabbage and sprouting broccoli.

Onion and shallot sets can be planted but, if the soil is too wet, they could be started off in plugs, putting them almost on the surface of the compost. They can then be put in the greenhouse or cold frame. Broad beans can also be planted in pots under cover, ready to be planted out later.

All of your seed potatoes for the year should have been purchased by the end of this month and spread out in egg boxes or seed trays for “chitting”. Make sure they are in a cool, dark room; in the dark, they will produce long, translucent shoots. Remove all but three of the “chits” as it is believed that this produces larger potatoes.

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

• Remove dead leaves from cabbages and sprouts – if they start to rot, they can spread mould and mildew.

• Prune autumn raspberry canes by cutting right down to the ground.

• Bare-rooted fruit trees can still be planted but this will be your last opportunity.

• Feed and mulch fruit trees and bushes.

• Winter prune currants, blackberries, hybrid berries, gooseberries. It really is the last call for pruning fruit trees as they will soon be making new growth.

• If you know where you are planting your brassicas, check the pH and, if needs be, add some lime to bring it up to 6.5 or 7. Also add some extra manure to the potato patch.

• The compost heap might benefit from a bit of attention. Rake it through with a fork to aerate it, add water if it seems dry and then re-cover it to keep it warm.

• Oh, and don’t forget, if you haven’t dug a bean trench, now would be a good opportunity. Just dig a spade’s depth down and then throw in all your kitchen waste, newspaper, cardboard etc and layer it with soil – couldn’t be easier!

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Your safety at home is, of course, paramount so Electron EV Solutions only install chargers that are certified by the BSI and they must also be IP rated, (an industry-standard rating used to define the levels of protection against solid objects being inserted into the unit such as fingers or hands).

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Working in conjunction with their sister company, Marshall Electrical Services, all their engineers are trained and certified installers. Registered with NAPIT and Trustmark (the quality assurance bodies for this industry), Electron EV Solutions are also members of Investors in the Environment (iiE) which is a national environmental accreditation scheme.

Some EV chargers have a built-in GPRS communication system, enabling you to manage them from your mobile device. You can start or stop your vehicle charge, check on the live status and set charging notifications.

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“When the pandemic started, the first few weeks were alright,” Dad said. “It was so quiet; you could hear the sound of birds. It felt very restful. I’ve kept busy around the house and garden. I’m head cook and bottle-washer, so I don’t have any spare time!

I do miss some things though like the weekly luncheon club at the village hall. I haven’t seen friends since March. And I miss going to the pub on a Friday.”

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My brother Rob and I took it in turns to get Dad’s food shopping. Then in mid-December, Dad and I decided to go to Aldi together for the first time.

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Traditional double-ended punts, as shown in the 1947 photograph, were used to ferry people around.

Horsegate, Bridge Street and parts of Eastgate in Deeping St James were under several feet of water, with residents having to move out or live in upstairs rooms.

It was said to be the worst local flood in living memory – but not the only one that year. In January, melting snow and ice had caused flooding and in August excessive rain ruined the harvest. October saw the streets up to three feet deep in water again and fields submerged. In November, heavy rain caused more floods and in December the streets in Deeping St James were under water for the sixth time.

Exactly five years later, in July 1880, the river began to rise in an alarming manner, following downpours further up the Welland valley. It was six inches higher than ever known before, and the level is recorded by a date-mark carved into the side of Deeping St James bridge. Water flowed through houses “like a cataract”, with walls, pigsties and chicken houses being washed away.

People trapped in upper rooms spent time fishing

High Street, Market Deeping in the 1929 flood

and catching eels out of their windows, with other supplies being delivered to them by boat or large horses which could navigate the deep water. In Market Deeping, water from the mill stream overflowed, making Stamford Road and Church Street impassable, and houses in the Market Place were inundated, after water rushed through the New Inn (now The Stage) and other buildings on the riverbank. Even parts of Towngate were submerged. The flood waters were slow to recede and it was said they became the colour of tea, from the rotting grass and vegetation.

A public meeting was held to discuss how such disasters could be prevented in future, and the silting up of the riverbed was felt to be part of the problem. Despite actions taken, Deeping suffered further severe flooding in 1900, 1912 and, as pictured, in 1929.

Difficulties continued in the 1930s and 1940s, with the Welland still unable to cope with heavy volumes of rainwater. After deep snow in the winter of 1947, there was a sudden thaw in March and, in a short time, streets were under several feet of water. Once again, punts were used to get around.

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Estate agents are, if anything, matchmakers after all. And, just as people fall in love with the right person, so buyers also need to fall in love with the property if the sale is to succeed.

Just as a good matchmaker will not put people on a database and expect them to enter into a long-term loving relationship, so our job is far more than a simple broking service. That’s why we go to great lengths to understand our buyers’ needs, preferences, hopes, desires and aspirations in respect of their future home. Only through this understanding can we guide them to the right property.

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Interestingly, despite location being the first on the list of preferences, it is often the one that is compromised first, with many people being slightly out of their preferred area in order to secure a home that fulfils most of their other desirables.

Speaking of desirables, during this Valentine’s season whilst we don’t recommend that you necessarily fall in love with your estate agent, it is important that you choose one who you actually like : Are they professionally attractive? Do they listen to you? Do they understand you ? Are they transparent ? Do they call you? Are they honest with you and do they respect you? So often, relationships with agents can fail for the same reasons as any other relationship.

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As I write, three million vulnerable people have been vaccinated and the speed of the rollout of vaccinations is ramping up.

I am lucky, my business has been able to trade throughout the pandemic; what we do is closer to the front of people’s minds than it has ever been.

The most frequent conversations that I have these days are with people who have suffered a loss, be it the death of a loved one, or the loss of contact with close family members. People say to me that life is fragile, and our way of life can be turned on its head so quickly and so completely.

That is why 2021 is the year to protect yourself and your family. Protect against the unknowns; make sure that, whatever happens, you and yours will be safe, and life will be able to continue.

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Tips to Cope wi So here we are again, “locked down” in the Covid-19 pandemic. Why not try some of our top ten, tried and tested, tips to help you cope?

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Pick up the phone and get chatting with friends and relatives as well, especially elderly ones and those living alone; they’d be especially glad to hear from you.

One of the best things you can do for mental health is to incorporate meditation into your daily ritual. Not only will this help you remain calm, it may also help to boost your immune system.

3 Get fit

Push back your furniture and you’ve got yourself a gym!

Then you can exercise every day, keeping strong, fit and supple. You’ll need a mat or some cushions for floor exercises, and ideally some props, such as a ball, beanbag or a set of weights. If you have a blood pressure monitor, you can track your increasing fitness.

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Ever dreamed of having the time to write a book, produce poetry or create some music?

Perhaps a penchant for fine art? Now is the time for you!

Prepare some tasty meals

Research and produce some tasty meals and treats.

Your normal lifestyle may not allow for much cooking, but now you have all the time in the world.

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Learn a new language

This is the ideal time to start, or polish up a language you already have some grounding in.

When you’ve chosen your language, go online and scroll through the lists of organizations and individuals offering relevant tutoring.

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Dig out all your old board games or card packs. Why not join an online club to play the game of your choice with real, live opponents? If you want more physical activity, set an obstacle course around your furniture or, if possible, outside.

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If you’re interested in enhancing your income, browse the listings for recommended earning routes, then look into your preferred options more closely for an informed choice. Many people succeed in earning pocket-money, or much more, online.

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Open a book, real or virtual, and escape to the world of fiction.

Alternatively, there’s a wealth of non-fiction publications to explore, from “How to” guides and subject-specializing books to biographies and true stories. Many people find poetry helpful in challenging situations.

Here is the chance to focus on improving your home without interruption. Whilst major works might have to wait, you can at least rearrange the furniture and swap your pictures around. If you have access to paint, wallpaper or varnish, you can also do some decorating.

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Recipe

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Strawberry TART HEARTS

The way to the heart is definitely through the stomach... and with just four ingredients, these perfect pastry puds are a dream to make so why not treat that special someone to some ‘sweet love’ on Valentine's Day?!

Ingredients

Makes four (4½ Syns per tart) 100g ready-rolled reduced-fat puff pastry 8 tsp fat-free natural fromage frais 8 small fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced ½ level tsp icing sugar Find this recipe and many more at www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Method

• Pre-heat your oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/gas 7.

• Cut out four hearts measuring about 8cm x 8cm from the pastry using a heart-shaped cutter (or use a template made from card). Using a sharp knife, score a 0.25cm border around the edges, taking care not to cut through the pastry.

• Put the pastry hearts in a baking tray lined with non stick baking paper and bake for 10-12 minutes or until risen and golden. Leave to cool.

• Press down the middle of each piece of pastry to create heart-shaped nests. Spoon the fromage frais into each tartlet, top with the strawberries and evenly dust with icing sugar to serve.

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oving to a care home can feel daunting at any time but especially during the pandemic.

At Fenchurch House Care Home in Spalding, dedicated Customer Relations Advisor, Morgan Hicks, is the first point of contact for families who are making an enquiry for care. Morgan’s role is to help people through the whole journey of coming into the care home, answering any questions, organising the move in, and supporting people to settle into life at Fenchurch House.

One resident who recently spent time at Fenchurch House for respite care explains, “This place is a very strong example of what a care home should be. On researching the home, a vast amount of thought has gone into the overall planning, with gracious décor and facilities to keep the occupiers entertained as part of their recuperation. The staff have a warm attitude, stemming from ‘flash’ meetings every morning to make sure the home is properly run. A well-organised, well-run establishment.”

Morgan is a ‘Dementia Friend’ and keen to share her knowledge and experience of caring for people living with dementia. Whether it’s signposting, assistance and advice or just a friendly ear, Morgan is happy to talk through anything you need.

Commenting on the activities that residents had enjoyed over the festive period, one family member said, “Well done to your staff; your care and commitment is appreciated by our family, one and all. So wonderful to see my dad laughing and wearing a Christmas hat again.

He absolutely loves Christmas and always made our Christmases full of love and laughter.”

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When new residents join the family at Fenchurch House, the Home Manager, Suria Webb, oversees their care plan, together with the specialist care team. The Wellbeing Team get to know people too, helping people to continue to enjoy hobbies and activities that are important to them.

Everyone in the home is there to help people make the most of life, and Morgan will continue to support people and their families, ensuring important events and milestones are marked and celebrated.

“Fenchurch House is designed with a five-star hotel in mind, with modern facilities, yet a welcoming and homely feel. It is as glamorous as it is comfortable, and our aim is for our home to become an extension of yours. Our team ensure people are relaxed and cared for throughout day and night and we love getting to know our residents, as they become part of the Fenchurch family,” said Morgan.

“We completely understand how difficult it is for families to make the huge decision to move a loved one to a care home, especially during this difficult time. We can help people to choose the right home for them by sending them videos and showing them the room that their family member will move into.

My advice is to call and speak to us. No question is too small. We can help with everything, from funding through to letting you know about mealtimes and haircuts,” Morgan went on to explain.

If you have any questions about moving into a care home or would like to find out more about Fenchurch House Care Home in Spalding, contact Customer Relations Advisor, Morgan Hicks, on 01775 711 959 or e-mail morgan.hicks@countrycourtcare.com.

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Events: February 2021 Deepings Library Although the library is closed, there are some activities on the website www.deepingslibrary. co.uk and Facebook.

The Nene and Welland Oddfellows If you are in need of friendship and company in these strange times, why not give the Nene and Welland Oddfellows a try? Whilst they are unable to hold their usual “open to all events” in their hall, Nene and Welland Oddfellows invite you to join them on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm for their on-line Zoom events, quiz, games, chats etc.

Come and find out how much the Oddfellows has to offer in support and friendship. Contact Andrew Spencer: Andrew.spencer@oddfellows.co.uk, www.facebook.com/NeneandWellandOddfellows.

4th, 11th, 25th - Sketching Sessions - Join Karen Neale from 11am to midday for interactive Zoom sketching sessions of ‘What is on your table’.

Karen’s passion is sketching the world around her; she says, “Drawing can be a great soother for anxious and stressed brain cells, and if you can hold a pencil and write your name, you can draw!” All you’ll need is a pencil or pen and a piece of paper. Cost £3-50 per session, visit website to book. The workshop is held on Zoom; link will be emailed out to customers the day before event.

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Music 5th - ‘First Friday’ Zoom singing session, coordinated by Dean Hardy, 7.45pm. All singers, musicians, listeners welcome. Dean can be contacted on any of the following: 01778 570115, 07788410530 or dean.hardy880@btinternet.com for the ‘joining code’.

Stamford Arts Centre To book for ticketed events and for further details, visit www.stamfordartscentre.com.

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The Flex the Text course provides an exciting, immersive way for students to develop an in-depth understanding of GCSE exam texts.

6th, 13th, 27th - Crafting with Jane Schofield a series of four one-hour Quick Stitch sessions on Zoom. Starting at 10-30am, cost £3-50.

3rd, 17th - Cinema Speak Online: Audiences at home have the chance to stream a film to watch, then talk about it together on a Zoom call. Free.

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Original Theatre have set up Original Theatre Online to create and share their work digitally and hopefully bring some much-needed income into the company and industry.

Until 28th: “The Habit of Art,” a play by Alan Bennett, starring Matthew Kelly, David Yelland, Veronica Roberts, and Philip Franks. Cost £10, watch as many times as you wish.

Until 28th: “The Haunting of Alice Barbs,” a chilling new play by Philip Franks, starring Tamzin Outhwaite, Max Bowden and Stephen Boxer. Cost £15, watch as many times as you wish.

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Indulge Yourselves this February!

February is the month of romance, but why just have Valentine’s Day (February 14th) as your “Special day”?

Surely, in these unprecedented times, when we all long for happier times to come, we can turn to the silver screen to lift up our spirits and get those lovely tingling feelings, as we cosy down with a good film.

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“Ghost” (Amazon Prime) “50 First Dates” (Now TV) “A Star is Born” (Amazon Prime) “Vanilla Sky” (Sky Cinema) “The Bodyguard” (Amazon Prime) “Love Actually” (Sky Cinema) “Notting Hill” (Netflix)

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ne of the most common problems we see in veterinary practice is a red eye in dogs, cats, rabbits and especially guinea pigs.

The eye is sore and itchy, and pets will commonly rub their faces with their paws or try to rub along furniture and carpets. Often, they are squinting, and the eye is half shut. A sticky discharge may be coming from the corner of the eye and the membranes of the inside of the eye (the conjunctiva) can be red and swollen.

Usually, this is due to conjunctivitis, an infection of the eyelids, and this can be quickly resolved with antibiotic eyedrops. Infections can be caught from other pets or by dust and dirt getting into the eye carrying bacteria. Allergies can also cause red eye and it may be that steroid drops are needed to cool the inflammation and make your pet more comfortable again.

One of the checks that is made on red eyes is to drop in fluorescent eye drops. If the clear part of the eye (the cornea) is damaged, these drops will accumulate in the wound and will glow under light. This is known as a corneal ulcer. Thorns, bits of hay or straw, claw scratches and foreign bodies can all cause damage to the cornea and which is why smaller pets often end up with eye ulcers. Some animals have extra lashes around the eye that scratch the cornea continuously.

Care is needed to prevent shampoos going in the eye, as chemicals can cause ulcers as well.

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usually prescribe antibiotic eye drops or cream to help the healing process. Pain relief may also be needed to make your pet more comfortable and some pets may need to wear ‘the cone of shame’ to prevent them rubbing at the eye too much.

Some ulcers do become more difficult to heal.

The edge of an ulcer can develop a lip which prevents new tissue filling the void and this is known as an indolent ulcer. Different types of eye drops, or surgical techniques, may be needed to clear this lip and encourage healing.

Melting ulcers occur because of infections within the cornea. The infection produces enzymes which dissolve the corneal tissue to digest it, and at its worst can rupture the front of the eye. A particularly useful technique is to collect the animal’s own blood serum and use this as eyedrops to inactivate these enzymes.

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The biggest stumbling block I find is not everyone is prepared to accept risk – and this is perfectly normal. However, I believe this is mainly due to the fact they have not been educated on what investment risk really means and how it would work in the real world. There are, of course, perils and pitfalls when it comes to investing, but this is where we work together to make sure the clients are comfortable with and, most importantly, understand any agreed investment approach.

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Which is the only James Bond film with a country’s name in the title?

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How many points would you get for the word LOVE in a game of Scrabble?

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Name the 2003 Christmasthemed romantic film starring Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman and Emma Thompson, (amongst many others!)

Which 18th century Russian Queen was reputed to have had 3,000 lovers?

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With which sport would you associate the American, Davis Love III?

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Which novel of D.H. Lawrence is based on his own love-life?

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Which popular reality television dating show first aired in 2005 and was then revived ten years later?

With which creature did Cleopatra kill herself after Mark Anthony committed suicide?

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By what name is the plant, nigella, otherwise known: a) lovein-a-mist, b) love-lives-bleeding, c) love-on-the-rocks?

Which of the world’s greatest lovers was a spy in the Venetian police service?

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Who played Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara in the film “Gone with the Wind”?

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The Beatles’ debut single, “Love Me Do” was written

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What was the occupation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover?

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What is the name of the adolescent girl that Humbert Humbert is infatuated with?

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In which novel do the lovers Cathy and Heathcliff appear?

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Complete the famous Burt Bacharach lyric, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love; it’s the only thing...

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Pair up the following words for “love” with the country where it would be part of the national language: 1) amor, 2) amore, 3) liefde, 4) liebe, 5) karlek : a) The Netherlands, b) Spain, c) Sweden, d) Italy, e) Germany.

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In the traditional Christian marriage service, besides love, what else do you vow to do “till death do us part”?

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2021 has started with promising news about the roll-out of the vaccines in the UK

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by February 15th, those being the most vulnerable to Covid-19. This is promising news and outlines a path back to normality, hopefully, by the summer. Spalding’s Springfield Centre was to have opened on January 15th to the public, and vaccines are being distributed at an impressive pace.

The national lockdown the Prime Minister announced at the beginning of the year is a frustration to us all, but only when we work together and stay at home will we be able to see loved ones, play sport, and return to a routine that resembles times before the pandemic.

The Deepings Practice has urged people not to contact them in relation to when a vaccine invitation will be sent. I support that message entirely and strongly advise all residents of Market Deeping to wait patiently to be contacted. The wait will not be much longer, and we have collectively done so well for so long, that with the light at the end of the tunnel, it would be counter-productive to waste all the progress we have made throughout 2020.

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The Council has carried on conducting its meetings via Zoom and it has proved to be an efficient way of completing the work and facilitating communication. The agenda of a ‘Digitial Council’ has moved forward with the ordering of tablets.

This endeavour will dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of the Council on the area and almost negate the need to have paper copies of meeting bundles in the future. All Councillors are now working from their new e-mail addresses.

Please find those addresses on our new website, https://market-deeping.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Unfortunately, I have not been to any events past the Remembrance services in November due to the restrictions in place. I look forward to being able to visit more areas of the community once these restrictions are lifted.

The Town Council has finalised the precepted budget preparations for the 2021/22 financial year and a very modest increase will be shown in your Council Tax bill.

I hope that you are all staying in good health and I look forward to seeing you in the very near future, out and about in Market Deeping.

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