Discovering the Deepings issue 070, April 2021

Issue 70 / April 2021

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Welcome to your April issue...

Three months into the year already and brighter days are almost here (in more ways than one!)

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o me, the build-up to Easter always seems a bit like a speeding train – you’ve only been on it a little while since leaving the station in the New Year; things have rushed past the window, (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and the like); you’ve just about got used to the wintry wind and rain; and guess what - here’s your stop! Everything has flown by and you’ve been caught unawares.

However, we are now in a much better place than at the start of the trip – evenings are now pulling out, there’s sunshine on the blossom and flowers in the garden; it’s time to think about those holidays ahead and those barbecues.

I hope you enjoy this “better place” as much as I’m planning on doing.

Claire x

The “data and not dates” warning recently, about us all not rushing carelessly out of one lockdown and straight into yet another one, seems to have struck many as a sensible way forward. Much of the content in this month’s issue has an optimistic feel about it and I’m sure the warmer days and lighter evenings of springtime will just serve to add to that most welcome of emotions – we can pull through this together!

Finally, I wouldn’t say that the pandemic has had too much effect on my sanity, but this morning I saw my neighbour talking to her cat, clearly thinking that her cat understood her – crazy woman! I got back, discussed it with my dogs and they both agreed!

Enjoy the read!

John

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Inside Highlights 4.................... Schools News.

5..................... Ministry of Dance set to re-open.

6..................... Competition – Win a Chocolate Explosion.

9..................... The Gas Fire Man feature.

17.................. Homestead and Garden feature.

18.................. Community Matters.

20................ Property News: Advice for first-time buyers.

24................. Alto-Electrical: For girls too!

36-37........ Deep-In Aesthetics.

42................. Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

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

46................. Local History – River trade at Deeping.

48................ Recipe of the Month

– Easter Rocky Road.

50................. Let’s Get Quizzical!

54................. The Travel Column – Greece.

56-57........ Your Favourite Lockdown Photographs.

58................. Pets and Vets – The Mating Season.

64................. What’s on – Events.

65................. Business Feature of the Month – Pete’s Ponds.

66-70....... Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to:

Matthew Biggs, Lee Jeffrey, Andy Pelling, Coleen Everitt, Luca Palumbo, Nick Ash, Marika Riddick, Deepings Heritage, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the April issue is Friday, 9th April 2021.

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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School News

Deeping St Nicholas Primary School

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fter weeks of home schooling, it has been so lovely having all the children back in school where they belong. We would just like to say a huge thank you to all our staff for all their hard work in delivering live online lessons, and to our parents and children for all their efforts making sure they attended, were engaged and were working independently at home.

We have lots of exciting things going on around school this half term. One of these things is our playground re-vamp. We are having new canopies and new playground markings which we know the children will really enjoy at break times.

Have you noticed our weathervane is back?

After three long years, the cockerel is finally back in his rightful place. We’d like to say thank you to Mr Woolner for painstakingly making the repairs, Mrs Manders-Jones for giving him a fresh lick of paint and to Mr Quant for helping us get him back on the roof.

And finally, over the Easter holidays we have arranged some sporting activities for children to attend which will be run by Sports2Day which we are really excited about.

Deeping St James Community Primary School I have been amazed at how superbly well the children have returned to school after nine weeks off. It was great to see their bubbling enthusiasm and joy at being back at school, back with their friends. During lockdown, the school had been open for “critical worker and vulnerable children”; these made up around 25% of the total school population.

Children and staff have all had to get used to our online learning platform, Seesaw. This has seen staff posting work onto the platform, the children accessing it and then posting back their finished work (sometimes 4

using home videos!) for the teachers to mark and make comments on. Staff have also been posting video introductions to lessons and inviting the children to whole class ZOOM meetings.

I am very proud of all the hard work that staff have put into “home learning”, and also of all the children for coping so well. Enormous thanks go to our parents for “home schooling” their children, whilst juggling a number of other commitments.

As some will know, this is my last term at DSJ and I will be handing over the headship to Richard

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Westley from Easter onwards, who I’m sure will drive the school forwards.

I’m hugely grateful to all the wonderful staff, children, parents and governors with whom I have worked for over twelve years, making my time here so rewarding, but I would also like to thank our local community for always being supportive and encouraging to the school.

I hope you have a fantastic Easter, with real hope and optimism for the weeks and months ahead.

Take care and keep safe!

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Ministry of Dance set to Re-open

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t is over a year since the doors closed to all classes at the Ministry of Dance Studio at The Cross School in Deeping St James. Now, the Principal, Miss Tracy, looks forward with enthusiasm to happier days ahead with the re-opening of this very popular studio, after several weeks of fascinating and highly successful ‘Zoom’ workshops.

successful dance school offering a high level and standard of affordable and professional dance tuition, following the I.D.T.A (International Dance Teachers Association) syllabus.

There are classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, and ‘Acro’ across all ages, from four upwards, and all abilities, and it is a great place to learn to dance, keep active, have fun and meet new friends.

Hopefully, April 19th will see the children’s programme of dance classes resume, whilst the adults will need to wait until May 17th for their big day.

Principal, Miss Tracy, has been teaching dance for over twenty-five Tracy Macullum years and is very highly qualified in Principal, F.I.D.T.A all aspects, as befitting someone who also lectures in Ballet, Tap and Miss Tracy has taken the Contemporary Modern at Lincoln University. opportunity, provided by the lockdown, to make some alterations to the operation, Miss Tracy is ably assisted by Megan Page at namely the introduction of some new classes the studio, and when she departs later this year and a re-designing of the studio logo. to university, Megan will be greatly missed by everyone in the ‘dance family’.

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Welcome to

Caverstede Nursery School

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ocated in Walton, Peterborough, Caverstede has been a nursery school within the community since 1946. We have evolved over the years to become the “Outstanding” Nursery School that we are today, welcoming children and families from across the whole of Peterborough and outlying areas.

Our highly qualified and experienced staff work in close partnership with families, outside agencies and transferring settings/ schools to ensure our provision is appropriate for every child. We value diversity as a rich resource to support the learning for all.

Within the school, there are three classes. Each is purpose built, on one level and appropriate for the age of the children we teach. Our classrooms are carefully planned to enable us to fully implement

the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and furnished in such a way as to ensure that children can learn independently, being able to choose their own resources.

From each classroom, our extensive outdoor learning environment can be easily located, and we are very proud of our nursery and woodland gardens. These are accessed all year round due to adequate shelter in the garden and wet weather suits! Each class has their own woodland day experience, one day a week, and these continue to be thoroughly enjoyed. Opportunities are also available to develop forest skills – building fires and den building, just two activities out of many that are enjoyed!

Please take time to visit our website www.caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk, for full information on what we offer.

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REGISTER YOUR CHILD WITH US NOW W o u l d yo u r c h i l d e n j o y a n e xc i t i n g l e a r n i n g e xp e r i e n c e i n a s t i m u l a t i n g e n vi r o n m e n t ?

O u r l e a r n i n g e n vi r o n m e n t s o f f e r a b a l a n c e b e t we e n f o r m a l l e a r n i n g a n d l e a r n i n g t h r o u g h p l a y.

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Y o u r c h i l d i s e n t i t le d t o t h e 1 5 h o u r F R E E f u n d i n g t h e t e r m a f t e r t h e i r 3 r d b i r t h d a y.

W e a c co m m o d a te 2 , 3 a n d 4 ye a r o l d s . S e s s i o n s ca n b e f u n d e d a n d / o r p a i d f o r - i n c l u d i n g t h o s e e l i g i b l e f o r th e 3 0 h o u r s c h i l d c a r e f u n d i n g a n d f u n d in g f o r 2 ye a r o l d s .

W e o f f e r f l e xi b i l i t y wi t h o u r s e s s i o n s.

Please call 01733 571742 to discuss our registration process and availability. You can also visit our website - www.caverstede.peterborough.sch.uk to find out more about the Nursery School. Caverstede Nursery School; Caverstede Road; Walton; Peterborough; PE4 6EX

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Your child would enjoy our ‘magical’ outdoor learning environments including our wonderful woodland garden where we practise ‘forest skills’.

• We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Our highly qualified teachers and staff give your child the best possible start to their education and to become ‘school ready’ and prepared for their move to primary school.

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We are proud to have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted five times in a row.

In our most recent Ofsted Parent View survey, 100% of our parents surveyed would recommend Caverstede Nursery School to another parent.

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The Private Property Rental Market

Landlords - Heroes or Villains?

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ADVICE FROM ANDY PELLING

ou may have seen programmes on TV about dodgy landlords or read about them in the newspapers. Recent policy changes certainly seem to suggest that the government consider private landlords to be making millions from running vast numbers of slum properties.

The reality we find, in and around the Deepings area, is that the vast majority of private landlords have one or perhaps two properties that they have used their life savings or pension pot to purchase, in many cases supplemented with a mortgage, and they are doing this to try and provide a better return than they would earn from the historically low bank rates and annuities. They make a modest income and are generally happy to keep the properties well maintained and their tenants happy.

We believe that these private landlords are filling a vital gap in the housing market, as local authorities and housing associations do not seem capable of providing sufficient rental housing to meet the demand, and many people are unable or unwilling for a variety of reasons to purchase a home.

Perhaps we, here at 26 Letters, are a little fussier than some agents; we have turned down one or two landlords in the past when we feel they might not be willing to properly maintain a property, but they are the exception. All of our current landlords are decent and responsible people.

Some of you may think that rents are too high but please remember landlords can have a lot of expenditure. For example, they pay an extra 3% Stamp Duty on the entire purchase price of a property – that might be £7,500 on a three-bed house.

Since 2020, landlords cannot charge tenants any fees, so they have to cover those costs too. They have to pay for gas / electrical safety checks along with any remedial work, not forgetting all the other repairs and maintenance. They pay Income Tax on any profit made and finally, if eventually they sell the property, they get clobbered with Capital Gains Tax. Rents are generally set at the market rate which can be driven up by lack of supply.

So, all in all, we believe that private landlords are the heroes of the housing market and not the villains that certain sources make them out to be. As such, 26 Letters treat them accordingly and, we believe, charge a fair price for a first-class service.

We don’t do hard sell - we rely on our reputation.

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Keep Warm and Keep Safe!

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s we move into spring, cold evenings can still catch us out. Warming your toes in front of a fire is one of life’s luxuries. Making sure your gas fire is installed and maintained safely, is so essential, this is only entrusted to Gas Safe registered engineers.

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Based in Market Deeping and operating within a forty-mile radius, the Gas Fire Man is an expert and approved agent for the majority of UK manufacturers and Classic Fireplaces supplied fires.

Why not let the fully insured (and COVIDvaccinated) Gas Fire Man provide the peace of mind that comes with the safety check alongside your annual gas fire service?

Give Simon a call today on 07973 659450.

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Resin driveways are a long-lasting and easy-tomaintain option to transform the front of your home. An eco-friendly alternative, thanks to the non-toxic materials used, and available in a wide range of colours, a resin driveway is naturally draining, meaning no more puddles from heavy rainfall. They are highly resistant to rust, oil, corrosion, salt and cracking, and are also the safest option, being resistant to abrasion, slipping, indentation and ignition.

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To discuss your requirements, please call 01775 888 336 and check out their gallery at www.eco-drives.co.uk for examples of their work.

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ow is the perfect time to give your lawn a well-needed boost after the long winter months. For less than the cost of fertilisers bought from your local garden centre, we will do the work for you, treating your lawn using the finest professional materials available.

We will inform you of any problems and give regular advice on any remedial action required to keep your lawn in ‘Tip Top’ condition.

Throughout the year your lawn may benefit from a number of additional treatments that are available to you, and your Lawnscience specialist will advise if appropriate.

Fertilisation Weed control Moss control Scarification Over-seeding Top-dressing Aeration All of which will improve the appearance of your lawn in the longer term.

Lawnscience is a professional lawn treatment service that has been maintaining quality lawns for the last 12 years. We have built up an excellent reputation for maintaining and creating lush, green, weed-free lawns.

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We now receive regular compliments about our lawns, so many thanks.”

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If you would like further information or you would like me to review your lawn condition; please contact:

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Your Finances

How Does the Budget Affect You?

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BY MATTHEW BIGGS – FINANCIAL PLANNER

his year’s budget was one of the most hotly anticipated in many years. The question on everyone’s lips – how are we going to pay back the everincreasing debt? On the face of it, logic dictates that if you are in debt your priority should be to repay it.

That said, there are many factors the Chancellor needs to consider and, given the fragile economic environment we find ourselves in, his priority, in the short-term at least, was to not create further damage to an already very fragile situation.

What this means for people like you and me, is that we will not ‘really notice’ any change to our current taxes. The current personal allowance, 20%, 40% and 45% Income Tax bands are increasing with inflation, but from the 2021/22 tax year they

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will be frozen until at least the 2026/27 tax year.

So, if you are fortunate enough to work for a company that gives you a ‘cost of living’ wage rise, you might find yourself moving into a higher tax rate over the next five years.

If the idea of paying more tax does not appeal to you, there are ways of combating this. The two main approaches are making charitable donations or paying into your pension. Both of these attract tax relief at your marginal rate of tax, which means you will get the tax back that you have previously paid.

This is the tip of the iceberg for the type of planning we do for our clients. If you would like to speak with an experienced, friendly Financial Planner to understand the options available to you and how we can help, please call the office on 01778 342291 to arrange a FREE initial discussion.

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Beautify Your Garden with “Homestead and Garden”

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ow often do we wonder whether or not making our hobby into our full-time job would actually work out?

Well, for Barry Hodges and his wife Jane, it has certainly done just that and there’s a thriving little manufacturing business producing garden furniture to prove it, just a few miles from Crowland.

The Hodges moved to ‘The Red Last’ in the village of Shepeau Stow in 2000, and in January 2014 they turned their hobby of metalworking into full-time employment, and it has been growing ever since. The Red Last is a very old property, part of which was once used as a farrier’s and blacksmith’s workshop.

A small forge and workshop equipment have been added as the ‘Homestead and Garden’

product line has developed over the years. All of their garden furniture products are individually handmade and, as a small family operation, they strive to go that extra mile for their customers, offering bespoke sizes on a number of their products. The personal touch is so important.

That product range goes from benches and tables, garden arches, patio fire baskets/braziers, herb driers and steel hose guides, through all manner of plant supports to wine bottle and glass holders for that special alfresco touch! Log baskets are also available, with a wide range of designs to add beauty to the hearth, alongside your open fire.

Small-scale garden shows across bordering counties have in the past been successful in creating interest and orders. This year, they intend to have furniture displayed in their garden for customers to see, so why not make an appointment to visit and see how your outdoor space can be beautified by the Homestead and Garden touch?

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Bespoke service including colours & sizes to suit your requirements.

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Call Barry on 01406 331075 / 07873 366621 or visit our website at

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Local Business Helps Children out of Lockdown

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local business has invested in 10,000 bespoke puzzle books to help children to come out of the other side of lockdown. With the third lockdown looming, Luke Kennedy had a vision over the Christmas break. Youth Dreams Project (YDP), the business he founded seven years ago, has done a lot to help the children improve their physicality during the past year, but he wanted something to challenge them mentally.

The impact of the lockdowns on children’s mental health is huge and will be a continuous concern for many years to come. As part of YDP’s “Mind Matters” programme, Luke created a puzzle book (with the help of Kevin Semple from Paragon Customer Communications), with a variety of challenges from wordsearches to maths questions; there is even a section for children to write down their aspirations.

It’s been designed to include features that the children are familiar with, including pictures of their YDP coaches,

making it relatable and exciting to complete.

Ten thousand of these complimentary books were delivered to the various schools YDP work with in Peterborough, initially for the vulnerable children and those of critical workers.

From March 8th, a copy of the book was to be handed to the rest of the pupils.

Youth Dreams Project also launched an inter-school challenge in the latest lockdown to promote the importance of being active and keeping the all-important competitive spirit alive. The winning school was Hampton College Primary School.

For further information, please contact Hannah Penson on 07984 409430 or visit www.youthdreamsproject. co.uk/about-ydp/.

Connect with Other Local Businesses DEEPINGS BUSINESS COMMUNITY If you are a local business, why not join the Deepings Business Community? You can join local business discussions on our new Facebook discussion group, and you don’t even need to be a paid member.

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with a mortgage broker and get to know the home moving process, the costs involved and what your purchase and monthly mortgage budget is. All too often I have seen offers made on houses where it has been assumed everything is okay, for it only to go horribly wrong weeks down the line, as the very basics have not been investigated. We work alongside some amazing mortgage brokers who have certainly helped us to help our buyers get moved into their dream home.

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Part Three: Blended Families n our business, we talk about families all of the time: nuclear families, single-parent families and blended families. These days, the most common form of family we come across is the blended family.

So, what is a blended family and what makes them special? Simply put, a blended family is where the couple at the head of the family have children from other relationships. But this simple definition gives rise to a myriad of different possibilities and a whole host of planning options when it comes to protecting yourself, your partner, and your children.

Whether the couple/you are married, civil partners or just living together will be one factor in deciding how best to protect what is yours. An issue that you often have to face is the fact that you may have brought vastly differing assets into your new relationship. Quite often, we meet clients where one party left their previous relationship with the family home, whilst the other party arrived in the new relationship with nothing to their name. In this case, you face the question of “What is a ‘fair share’ for everyone?”

The question that often remains unanswered is how much your partner’s children should get, compared to your own. It is a genuinely tricky question to address. However, by not facing up to it, you could be storing up huge issues for the future.

You have probably heard horror stories where friends of yours have lost out on inheritances because their parents remarried late in life. It might even have happened to you. The last thing that you want is for it to happen with your own children.

We know that these issues seem huge and, in some cases, unfathomable. But take it from someone who once met a couple who were both in their fourth marriage, with children from seven different relationships, everything can be resolved amicably if you take the time to plan and are honest with your partner.

Our consultants are all specialists at dealing with the issues that face you as a parent in a blended family so, if anything you have read rings a bell with you, why not book a free initial consultation today so we can help you avoid future family nightmares and give you the peace of mind that everyone deserves.

Call 01778 382723.

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His team is focused on following Detective Jerry Summers, a young officer whose lifestyle appears to exceed his income. But as a personal relationship develops with a member of William’s team, it threatens to compromise the whole investigation.

Meanwhile, a notorious drug baron goes on trial, with the prosecution case led by William’s father and sister. And William’s wife Beth, renews an old acquaintance who appears to have turned over a new leaf, or has she?

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In “The Curry Guy Thai”, Dan offers up his own versions of those much-loved dishes, including beef massaman curry, red duck curry, pad Thai, fishcakes and summer rolls. With over 100 recipes, beautiful colour photography throughout, plus store cupboard tips and advice, you’ll learn how to create your own classic dishes at home.

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Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children have gone feral. And now the bailiffs are at the door. What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out? Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself. A big-hearted story of a family on the brink, “The Best Things” is a lifeaffirming tale of failing, falling and finding a way back up.

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COUNCILLOR JOSHUA YARHAM

A cause for celebration – the vaccine rollout is well underway, and we have an end date to these draconian lockdown measures!

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t has been a challenging time for us all, but from April 12th the local economy will once again be able to re-open.

Our restaurants, bar and pubs will be able to open both indoors and outdoors from May 17th and, hopefully, if all goes to plan, by June 21st a sense of normality will resume, and we can all get back to seeing one another and living as we should.

Over the last year, the Town Council has been a hub of support and information for residents of Market Deeping through the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of that, we have maintained and improved many facilities, such as the playpark on John Eve Field, the cemetery, the new Sanctum area in The Spinney, and provided help for those most in need for shopping. It has been a proud moment for Market Deeping to show such resilience and perseverance, to maintain such a strong sense of community.

I am sure that residents will notice a modest increase in their Council Tax bill from the Town Council. This is to reflect the funds that have been available for various organisations through

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the COVID-19 pandemic and also to support our various projects around the town. We provide a vital service that needs key investment from the community, and your ongoing understanding and support is appreciated.

Special thanks ought to go to the Deepings GP Practice for providing such excellent care and service at the Spalding Vaccination Centre. I had the chance to visit the Vaccination Centre, and the efficiency of the work completed is outstanding. Personally, I am proud that the Senior Practice Nurse is my mother!

Under her leadership and help, alongside the GPs, the swift and monumental task of vaccinating so many people within Market Deeping has been undertaken with humbling professionalism and care.

It is necessary to emphasise that the fight against COVID-19 is not yet over and we must all stick to the rules and guidelines along this path to freedom on June 21st. I hope that everyone stays safe and in good health, waits for their invitations to attend a vaccination appointment, and we can all look forward to a brighter future!

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Local History

River Trade at Deeping

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efore the railway network was developed in the 1850s, the easiest way to transport heavy loads was by water.

The River Welland was navigable from Market Deeping downstream to Spalding and via The Wash to the open sea. Local grocers ordered goods from London merchants and these were shipped up the coast to Boston docks and then transferred to shallowbottomed barges, known as lighters, for the journey up-river. Each lighter could carry about ten tons, and four or five boats were attached together in a line, known as a gang, which was hauled by horses along the towpath.

Wharves by the river in the Market Place and to the west of the present town bridge had landing steps and warehouses. In 1785, grocer John Holland had eighteen pounds of gunpowder stolen from his warehouse. Coal and grain were transported by river, and large quantities of deal and pine imported from Norway and Finland. There was also local river trade between Deeping and Stamford, after a canal was constructed in 1673 to improve navigation.

Wharf near Market Deeping bridge in 1905

For almost two hundred years, the waterway brought prosperity to Deeping, so when a railway station was proposed in the 1840s, some local businessmen and boat owners opposed it.

Inevitably, goods traffic switched from boats to faster rail transport, and as the importance of the river declined, it gradually silted up and lock gates became neglected.

In 1864, when a gang of lighters sailed from Deeping to Stamford with a load of osiers (stems of willow for basket-making), it took four days to make the journey of about eight miles. The ten locks en route were so badly maintained that the boatmen had to use tarpaulins to stop water from leaking out.

A few years later, the river at Market Deeping had become quite offensive due to weeds and rubbish accumulating in it. It was reported that one great cause of pollution was the throwing in of dead dogs, cats and garden refuse.

However, a small quantity of goods was still coming up-river as far as Deeping in the early 20th century. In the 1905 photograph, the wharf at the back of Stamford Road is looking well-kept, with a warehouse standing on the right.

The second photograph from 1962 is more like the view that we see today. Weeds are encroaching across the river, there is grass along the sides of the wharf and the tow path is overgrown. Once a busy scene of commerce, wildlife has now taken over, with ducks and occasionally a heron making it their home.

The wharf becoming overgrown in 1962.

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1 Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm tin with baking parchment. Put the chocolate, butter and golden syrup into a bowl, resting over a pan of simmering water and heat until melted.

2 Meanwhile, put the shortbread into a large plastic bag, tie a knot to secure and bash with a rolling pin to crush. Put 50g of mini eggs in a plastic bag and bash to crush. Cut the fudge into small pieces with scissors.

3 Take the chocolate off the heat, tip in the biscuits, mini eggs, fudge and marshmallows. Stir until the mixture is well combined. Tip into the prepared tin and chill.

4 For the topping, melt the milk chocolate with the butter. Pour over the chilled Rocky Road mixture, to cover. Scatter over the fudge and mini eggs, then chill until set or ready to serve. Cut into squares.

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The restaurant will be open subject to government rules and regulations. Check for updates on our Facebook page.

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Pot Luck Quiz 1.

hich country was the first to give W women the right to vote, (Russia, France, Japan or New Zealand)?

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According to the bible on which day did God make the Sun, the Moon and the Stars?

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What is the name of the planet with the most extensive rings?

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What is the year 2021 when written in Roman Numerals?

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What is the name for a beaver’s home?

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Which is the only vowel not found on a standard keyboard top line?

7. G eorge Washington was the first US President; which number was Donald Trump?

11. In which county is Stonehenge, (Wiltshire, Devon or Somerset)?

12. What is the date of St George’s Day? 13. How is Rubella better known?

14. Name the French port where over 300,000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from in May/June 1940?

15. Name the dog in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books, (Tommy, Timmy, Tiny or Spot)?

16. In which decade were the following people born: Madonna, Robert Redford, Ariana Grande?

17. Which folk hero do you associate with the Cannonball Express?

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What does the term Prima Donna literally mean?

18. What was abolished from British railways in 1956?

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Name the 6 items used to murder the victim in the board game Cluedo?

19. In which country is the Barosssa valley a famous wine-making region?

10. What would you probably do if you got pepper in your proboscis?

20. What is the cockney rhyming slang for “look”?

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The Rotary Club of the Deepings Installs a Can Bank to Raise Funds for Helipads for Hospitals A Big Red Bin has recently made an appearance at the Market Deeping Tesco store.

Deepings Rotary has paid for this to be installed so that funds can be raised specifically for Hospital Helipads (see www. helipadsforhospitals.org.uk). When time is precious, the ability to get a casualty to hospital by air can make the difference between life and death. Thanks to Tesco for creating space to enable this to be installed.

President Mary of the Rotary Club of the Deepings became the first to deposit a crushed can in the new bin, in early March.

anyone is able to recycle their aluminium cans.

The local Rotary Club has been recycling aluminium cans collected from their members for a little while now, and they would like to take this one step further by providing the Big Red Bin where

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Friendly Support for Deeping’s Exotic Pet Refuge riendship group, Nene and Welland Oddfellows, has presented the Exotic Pet Refuge charity in Deeping St. James with a cash boost of £1,525 and a car boot full of essential donations, worth £400.

Refuge over the past year through a variety of online events. The local friendship society chose the Refuge as its Chairman’s “charity of the year” for 2020, with an additional £150 raised through the sale of Chairman June Holt’s handmade knitted toys.

Based on Station Road, the Exotic Pet Refuge is home to over 250 unwanted, abandoned or neglected exotic animals and rescued British wildlife. Unable to run their regular open days and fundraising activities throughout the pandemic, the Refuge has struggled on a reduced income, and relied heavily on donations from the public to cover running costs.

Despite government restrictions preventing the Nene and Welland Oddfellows from meeting faceto-face, £1,375 was raised by its members for the

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The group also collected donations of essentials such as pet food, toys and bedding for the Refuge, to the value of £400. Although June’s year as Chairman for the group is coming to an end, Nene and Welland Oddfellows is proud to announce that the incoming Chairman, John Sargeant, will be continuing the Branch’s support for the Exotic Pet Refuge for a further twelve months.

Andrew Spencer, Event Co-ordinator for the Nene and Welland Oddfellows, said, “Lockdown has meant that the Refuge is unable to host open days as usual and, as a result, is missing out on muchneeded donations. We’re pleased to have been able to help in this small way and hope to be able to visit the Refuge again soon.”

Pam Mansfield, owner of the Exotic Pet Refuge, said, “Every donation is gratefully welcomed, and we’re thankful that the Nene and Welland Oddfellows has chosen us as its Chairman’s charity, this year and next.”

To find out more and to receive their latest events diary, please contact Andrew Spencer on 07729 519122 or e-mail andrew.spencer@ oddfellows.co.uk. Future events are also listed online at www.oddfellows.co.uk/events.

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Why Not Put Greece on Your Summer Wish-List?

by Marika at Travel Counsellors

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f you are craving a long weekend at a stylish bolthole close to home, or you are ready to book an exclusive experience further afield, we all need something to look forward to and focus on. Luxury escapes are now surging in demand, as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.

With year-round warm temperatures, a rich and dense history, incredible Mediterranean food, and sublime coastal beauty spread across its islands, it’s no wonder why Greece is one of Europe’s most popular destinations. This year, more so than ever, Greece should feature on your summer “wish-list”, so at Travel Counsellors we’ve created a list of its most popular destinations, alongside my own top tips on where to stay while you’re there.

Whether it is to be at a private villa in one of the UK’s most sought-after coastal locations or a boutique hideaway carved into the cliffs of Santorini in Greece, an ever-popular retreat that has garnered a reputation for excellence, now is the time to have something in the diary to look forward to. Greek islands – and increasingly, private retreats – are veritable hotspots of luxury travel and I can help you decide which of these distinctive havens could well best quench your thirst for an exotic escape.

At Travel Counsellors, we have exclusive offers to many of the country’s finest properties. How would you like to holiday at a stunning property that brings a touch of the Maldives to Greece?

To ensure you get the Greek summer getaway that you’ve been dreaming of, just contact me.

As always, if you are unsure how restrictions might affect your travel plans, please get in touch and I’ll be happy to explain. When you book with me, you will always have someone to talk to……no ifs or buts. We believe in doing the right thing by our customers, our people and the communities we work with and travel to … that is how it’s always been at Travel Counsellors.

Following on from recent announcements around travel to Greece this summer, this has led to a surge in demand, with some hotels already showing limited availability around peak dates.

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he other day, a lovely tabby cat, Brian, was brought to the surgery for his routine booster.

All was fine, said the owner, but recently he’d been coming through the cat flap at a rate of knots, with his tail fluffed up like a toilet brush. He’d taken to sitting on the windowsill, staring into the garden, alert to every movement. He was the picture of health; lovely weight and his coat was gleaming.

So, what was causing him to be on edge?

Well, it’s spring and, along with autumn, this is the breeding season for cats. Big bruisers of tom cats are out patrolling their territories, looking for competitors in their area and any chance unneutered females (queens).

When defending or claiming territory, most toms will avoid actual fighting. Initially, there will be a face-off and posturing to intimidate each other.

This will escalate to the yowling and threats, before there is full scale fighting. However, injuries are common and nasty. Many an old tom will have torn ears, damaged eyes and old war wounds.

Young neutered male cats will be alert to the danger of an old tom and will avoid them if possible, running into the house as fast as they can, fuelled by adrenaline. They do not even need to see the tom cat as he will have sprayed the territory with urine. By scratching the trees around his territory,

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Meet Brian! he will also have marked it with the scent pads on his feet. (This is why cats scratch furniture, to scent mark it. Knowing this, however, doesn’t make it any less infuriating though!)

Once a male cat has been Wise Words By neutered, he will lose the Deirdre Wilson urge to roam and fight. The stench of entire tom cat urine is overpowering, and fortunately, this will also disappear. Most tom cats become the home-loving, affectionate, and fun pets we want them to be.

If you have a young female cat and she has not yet been neutered, she may have started calling. Many owners worry about their cat when it is rolling around the floor and crying, but this is normal behaviour.

(It’s known as “calling” for a reason!) Sensibly, most owners keep their queens in until they have been spayed to prevent unwanted litters of kittens.

It takes two to tango, so by neutering both male and female cats by six months of age, we can help prevent the 4.3 million unwanted kittens that are born in Britain each year.

So, Brian was just being cautious. He has the scent of spring in his nostrils and the joy of warmer weather and later evenings, but being a sensible lad, he is keen to avoid danger and not get into trouble. Happy days!

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What's On

Events: April 2021 The Deepings Library

Stamford Arts Centre

They are hoping to open in April, government guidelines permitting.

For details of all events, workshops and booking, visit www.stamfordartscentre.com. @stamfordarts Stamford&Guildhall Arts Centres

3rd (Easter Saturday) - 10am-2pm. The Easter Bunny will be at the library (outside, so dress appropriately) to launch the Easter Holiday Walking Trail and Activity pack that we will be producing for local children, following on from the successful walking trail during the February half term. The Easter Bunny will also be giving out treats!

If you are not yet a member of the Deepings Library there will also be a chance to join on the day and get your own library card, so you will be ready to get books out as soon as we reopen!

Deepings Camera Club They continue to offer a full and varied programme of events and speakers using Zoom.

7th – Photographer, Paul Sanders will be giving a talk entitled “Experiences of a Picture Editor.”

14th – Photographer, Margaret Soraya will be giving a talk entitled “A Life Less Ordinary”.

Visitors are welcome and each evening costs £3.40, payable using PayPal through the club website at www.deepingscamera.club.

Nene and Welland Oddfellows The Nene and Welland Branch of the Oddfellows provides social, care, and welfare support to its 555 local members. While face-to-face meet-ups are postponed, the group is holding its events online and many are open to the public to take part. To find out more and to receive their latest events diary, contact Andrew Spencer on 07729519122 or e-mail andrew. spencer@oddfellows.co.uk Future events are also listed online at www.oddfellows.co.uk/events.

Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery 13th - May 7th - The first exhibition of the season opens (easing of COVID restrictions permitting).

South Lincolnshire artist, Claire Carrington shows a range of images using mixed media, paints and pencils that are inspired by her love of the natural world and the beauty of our Great British landscapes. 12noon – 5 pm Tuesday – Sunday: Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

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March 28th and April 11th - Zoom event- “John Clare-Poetry Workshops for Spring.” Two poetry workshops inspired by his work and led by Ellis Hall and Bridget Somekh, authors of “Love’s Cold Returning: John Clare’s 1841 Odyssey from Essex to Northamptonshire.” £3.50 for each session. Attend one or both, and have your work published on the Stamford Poetry Facebook page.

9th -Jazz in the Studio: online jazz concert: 8pm: Artists TBC, please check website.

10th and 24th - Crafting with Jane Schofield. A series of Quick Stitch sessions with a series of small projects that can be completed in an hour. Create gorgeous designs with old bits of fabric and wool that might be heading for the bin. Please refer to the website for full details on the theme for each session and materials needed. Zoom event, £3.50 per session.

22nd and 29th - Online, Zoom, Sketching Classes with Karen Neale. From 11am to midday for interactive zoom sketching sessions of ‘What is on your table’. All you’ll need is a pencil or pen (the one in the back of the drawer will do) and a piece of paper.’ £3.50 per session, book on website.

Music 2nd - “First Friday Zoom Songs and Tunes Session,” coordinated by Dean Hardy, 7.45pm. All singers, musicians, listeners welcome. Dean can be contacted on any of the following : phone 01778 570115, mobile: 07788410530 or dean.hardy880@ btinternet.com for the ‘joining code’.

24th – ‘Revolver’ are playing at the Goat, Frognall, early evening in the beer garden.

30th – ‘Morning Glory’ at the Yard of Ale, Peterborough - marquee in the outside yard.

Start 7pm ish!

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