Discovering the Deepings issue 092, February 2023

Welcome to your February issue...

Two years ago, I wrote, “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!”

During that awful lockdown, we were forced to change so many of our regular habits and routines. Now, things have improved and, although it can be wonderful being together, indoors, for Valentine’s Day, it’s still lovely to be taken out for a gorgeous candle-lit romantic meal (don’t you think, Chris?) It was a very sad start to 2023 for my sister Paula and I when we lost our Mum, Sue, on New Year’s Day. She had just turned eighty and had bravely lived with several challenging health issues for many years. A multitude of fabulous memories of our times together remain. And, finally, the French author, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, wrote, “Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction”.

“Friendship and memories” are more important than “money and medals” in the opinion of England Rugby Union’s recently appointed defence coach, Kevin Sinfield. What a fabulous attitude to not just sport but to so much in life too! Let’s hope it’s still in his mind as this month sees the much anticipated Six Nations tournament, and especially, later this year, when the World Cup is held in France during September and October!

Before then, though, there’s romance in the air this month with Valentine’s Day. We have lots of suggestions and ways to show your loved one just how much s/he means to you. Don’t forget, “Love means nothing in tennis, but it’s everything in life”.

At last, we move into our new home this month. At one point, several books fell onto my head during the packing, but I suppose I only have my shelf to blame. And finally, my son insists I should stop singing “Wonderwall”. I said maybe...

Deep-in Aesthetics.

Will & Probate Services.

Local History- Life on the Fen Edge.

Mental Health with Lucy Briggs.

Consumer advice with Safe Local Trades.

Path Mortgages.

East Anglian Game and Country Fair.

What’s on: Events guide.

With thanks to Coleen Everitt, Richard Ash, Gordon Cochran, Deepings Heritage, David Denman, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the March issue is Friday 10th February 2023.

Claire x

What’s available in February...

The month for romance! Visit the Café for afternoon tea or a lunchtime treat. Choose a gift for your loved one - a bottle of Norfolk Winbirri wine, chocolates from Cambridge Confectionery, or blooms from local suppliers. ‘Birdy Wednesday’ is back toospend £10 in the Café & receive a voucher for 10% off bird seed, on Wednesdays only. Nest Box Week starts 14th February, so enjoy the sight of breeding birds & their fledglings in your garden, with our nest box special offer. There’s Shrove Tuesday too, so pick up a box of eggs from our free range happy chickens!

The Bluebell Inn in Helpston boasts all the charm you’d expect from a village inn with oodles of quirky character thrown in, and an oldfashioned belief that a pub should have a social heart, and be flowing with drinks and great food, served by people who care. So, you’ll always be greeted with a warm, friendly smile. Well-trained owners with their dogs are very welcome in the bar too!

If you’re just popping in for a pint, there’s a choice of four real ales alongside lagers and stout, a cracking cocktail menu, world wines and a super selection of gins for the perfect G&T. It’s all ready to be enjoyed in the cosy, contemporary bar or, better still, out in the garden with a side order of sunshine…

The food menu changes regularly to make use of local seasonal produce, including fruit and vegetables from neighbours’ gardens! At this time of the year, you’ll find hearty comfort food, alongside a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Whether you’re staying in Helpston overnight in one of the four rooms, or are just day-tripping, enjoy the fun and friendly atmosphere – it’s what The Helpston Bluebell is known for!

Preheat your oven to 200˚C/Fan 180˚C/

Tip the potatoes into a large, nonstick roasting tin and spray with low-calorie cooking spray.

Sprinkle over the oregano, mix well and roast for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are starting to brown. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook for a further 15 minutes or until the potatoes are browned and tender.

Make 4 wells in the vegetables and crack an egg into each of them. Add the tomatoes to the tray and return to the oven for 5 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.

Matters

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A New Sport in Town – Kin-ball!

The Lincolnshire South-East School Sports Partnership held their first-ever kin-ball competition for the region in early December at Bourne Academy. This new sport comes from Canada, and three teams play each other at the same time, trying to keep a giant ball off the floor! The competition forms part of the “School Games” which seeks to increase competition, participation, and leadership in sport. This event was for the least engaged/active Year 6 boys, trying to give them a positive sporting experience.

The day was a massive success, with all the boys feeling more positive about sport and exercise. Huge thanks go to Bourne Academy who not only hosted the event but also provided Sports Leadership Academy students to act as managers, coaches and officials. They did a great job. Thanks to all the boys and staff from St John’s in Spalding, Langtoft and Market Deeping Community Primary for coming along.

Thanks to the wonderful Junior Sports Programme for

providing the kin-ball equipment and medals. For more information on their work, visit www.juniorsport.co.uk. “School Games” competitions like this happen almost every week across the region and are open to ALL schools. For further details, please go to www.yourschool games.com/sgo/spalding-high

Second Year Success for Deepings Snow Ball in Aid of Sue Ryder

Market Deeping business owners, Emma Lannigan and Paula Machin hosted their second Snow Ball in the town, raising more than £3,000 for palliative, neurological and bereavement support charity, Sue Ryder. The 2022 event took place in November at the Black Horse in Baston, building on the incredible success of the first ball which started as a nod to the achievements and resilience of The Deepings business community during the pandemic.

In total, the pair have helped raise nearly £10,000 for Sue Ryder which operates Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough where Emma’s sister was cared for in 2019, and Paula’s dad thirteen years ago.

‘Pet Stop’ business owner Paula, said, “Most of us in The Deepings community know someone who has

benefited from the support of Sue Ryder, and we were delighted to welcome some new faces, as well as some returning guests, all helping us to raise vital funds again this year.”

Helen Kingston, Community Fundraiser at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, said, “At Sue Ryder we believe that the end of someone’s life is the most important time of their life. It’s truly fitting that Emma and Paula, along with The Deepings community, are helping to raise vital funds so we can be there when it matters, while creating memories and helping to bring people together.”

Find out more about Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice at www.sueryder.org/thorpehall.

Medals Success for Deepings Swimmers

A series of personal best performances brought Deepings Swimming Club huge success at the City of Norwich Swimming Club open meet in November, with swimmers, aged from nine to twenty-five, winning twenty medals.

Deepings captain, Jacob Briers, won five medals (two silver and three bronze). Oliver Shepherd won a silver and two bronze medals, while James Cash claimed silver in their respective age groups.

Five girls added to the medal tally, including the club’s only gold medal of the weekend - Millie Edwards, aged nine, who bagged three silvers and two bronzes! Mieke McDonald won two silvers, Charlotte Jenkinson (12) took away a bronze, Chloe Bellis won silver, while Annabel Shepherd won a bronze medal.

Sam Peeroo, Deepings Swimming Club Head Coach, said: “All the hard training and focus on skills is really starting to pay off. We had a fantastic meet, and the swimmers should be very proud of their achievements.”

go to Miss Asher from Wellington Way in Market Deeping. She was absolutely thrilled to start the new year with her £50 winnings from our Christmas Novelty Hunt in our December issue of Discovering the Deepings and is going to spend her winnings on some new clothes in the sale. As ever, a big thank you to everyone who took part, (“There’s always next year!”) and to all the shops and businesses in the town who made it all possible.

The First Ten Years!!

“I can’t believe that I am actually writing this post, but I am so, so proud to announce the ten-year anniversary of the Spinroom,” so wrote Claire Cross recently, in a heartfelt message of “multi-thanks” which would not have been out of place at a Presentation Evening for the Oscars!

“With the love and support of my husband, Dave, I opened the doors of the Spinroom on January 7th, 2013, and I have loved every single day, minute, hour…” she admits. Claire then goes on to thank members of the public, first of all in general terms, but then, with her typical, individualised approach to dealing with others, as a genuine list of intense gratitude.

“The biggest warmest thanks to every single one of you for helping, supporting and being part of my dream and passion,” she explains. “Our clients are the best in the area, hardworking, passionate, caring, friendly, determined and, most of all, our ‘#fitfamily’. Keep it up; we love you all!

Special thanks to all those who have supported in a professional capacity; Dave, Claire B, Nic, Rebecca, Laura, Kerry, Tina, Robbie, Kyle, and Beth. And to those who have supported over the years - Lisa,

Sandy, Paul, Louis, Emma V, Lucia, Becky H, Pauline, Katherine, Emily, Issy, Matt, Sally, Claire T, Emma R, Lucy R, Russell, and James Denniston – THANK YOU.

To all the clubs who have used our amazing facilities: Deeping United F.C, Deeping Rugby Club, Deepings Swimming Club, ‘@deepingschool’, Deeping Rangers FC, and our local netball teams - THANK YOU.”

She concludes by writing that, “It’s been an incredible journey and I cannot wait to see what the next ten years brings us all.. here’s a few pics from the very beginning, how we’ve grown, and where we are now. With all my love and thanks to you all.”

With spring around the corner, why not get yourself signed up to a membership at Spinroom Studio? There is an indoor cycling studio where a total of eleven classes per week are available.

Hay Fever Havoc…

Hay fever is caused by your immune system overreacting to an allergen, resulting in nasal inflammation and sore, itchy eyes. This response is triggered most commonly by pollen over the spring and summer months but for some it can also be triggered by pet hair and dust all year round.

Although most people only experience mild hay fever symptoms, the allergy itself can be debilitating for some, particularly those that haven’t responded to the usual over-the-counter medication or that prescribed by a doctor.

Here at Deep-in Aesthetics, Alistair the pharmacist who is used to dealing with this type of allergy, decided to train in how to administer the steroid injection, a proven effective method for many. It is a fast and easy treatment, with the drug itself being approved for use in the UK, but one that was

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Steroid hay fever treatment does not cure hay fever, but the effects of the injection usually last the duration of the season. However, if you do require a second dose because of the severity of your allergy, then this too can be undertaken at a reduced rate. The procedure itself is pain-free and takes about ten minutes with no downtime needed afterwards, so you could go straight back to work!!

Let’s stop it before it stops you……

Comparing prices from the best-known pharmacy in the UK, a typical patient who suffers badly with hay fever would spend approximately £30 on each trip to the pharmacy to purchase tablets, a nasal spray and eye drops. Using the hay fever injection obviously removes the need to queue up at the pharmacy each month, using multiple products each day and, at a cost for the entire season of £70, represents a significant financial saving too.

Are you unable to collect your prescription? A vulnerable, elderly or unwell patient we can offer free delivery of your prescription in and around the Deepings, call us for more information.

We are an independent pharmacy giving patients a one-to-one service. We like to model ourselves on the old community pharmacy where patients get to know us and and you will always see a familiar face. Here at Deeping St James Pharmacy, we are proud to be part of the community and are always striving to give the community the best service available to them.

Our other services include

● We offer blister pack medication to patients who meet the criteria.

● Are you over 39, then come in for a free Blood Pressure Check.

● NHS unwanted medicine service, where you can return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.

● Emergency supplies: if you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency and you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help.

PATIENTS DETAILS

Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr): .......................................................................

First Name: .......................................................................................... Surname: Address: Postcode: Tel: Date of Birth: NHS Number (can be found on repeat prescription slip):

Doctors Name: Surgery Address: Postcode: Surgery Tel: . I hereby authorise The Chemist Shop, Peterborough to collect, either in person or by means of electronic transfer, prescriptions from the surgery shown above on my behalf. I will inform you if I wish to make any changes to this agreement.

Signed: Date:

We are an independent pharmacy giving patients a one-to-one service. We like to model ourselves on the old community pharmacy where patients get to know us and and you will always see a familiar face. Here at The Chemist Shop, we are proud to be part of the community and are always striving to give the community the best service available to them.

Our other services include

● We offer blister pack medication to patients who meet the criteria.

● Are you over 39, then come in for a free Blood Pressure Check.

● NHS unwanted medicine service, where you can return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.

● Emergency supplies: if you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency and you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help.

PATIENTS DETAILS

Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr):

First Name: Surname: Address: Postcode: Tel: ............................................ Date of Birth: .................................. NHS Number (can be found on repeat prescription slip):

Doctors Name: Surgery Address: ................................................................................................................ Postcode: Surgery Tel: I hereby authorise The Chemist Shop, Peterborough to collect, either in person or by means of electronic transfer, prescriptions from the surgery shown above on my behalf. I will inform you if I wish to make any changes to this agreement.

Signed: Date:

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Parents: Your Child, Their Future, Protect it for them!

Securing your child’s future is the most important thing in a parent’s life.

As a young mum of two myself, I never understood the importance of having a will in the event of something happening to me. By appointing a guardian and financially planning their future, I have now protected my children. You can do the same!

Being a parent is, of course, very challenging; you must make decisions that have their best interests at heart such as choosing schools, their health and welfare and overall lifestyle. Death is our biggest fear as parents. Who is going to make these decisions when I’m not here?

It’s simple … if you do not have a will in place that appoints a guardian for your child, unfortunately your child will become the responsibility of Social Services and you run the risk of your child going into care. Social services will do extensive searches into your family history, and they get to decide who is the ‘right guardian’ for your child. This can be a long process but also very traumatic for your child. With over 108,000 children currently in the care system in the UK, please do not allow your child to become “another statistic”!

Appointing a guardian is something you need to consider carefully; you’re allowing someone you trust, to care and make all parental decisions on

your behalf. It would be advisable to consider the lifestyle, health, and welfare of the person you are entrusting with the care of your child.

It is incredibly important to have these conversations with family or friends who you would consider raising your child/ren for you.

Financial planning within your will is just as important. Have you thought about a Trust? Not only does a Trust cater for monetary funds, but you could also be leaving your home to your children, and this was one of my key concerns when writing my will. You’ve appointed a Guardian, set up your Trust, so who are your Trustees? This should be more than one person, who will have significant control over your child’s inheritance. They can use the money to fund your child’s lifestyle and education in an appropriate way until your child inherits. This also applies to stepchildren, foster children and adoptions.

Once your child reaches adulthood, they can use these funds to go to university, get their first car or even a deposit on a home!

Give yourself “peace of mind”.

Danielle Claydon at Will & Probate Services

Life on the Fen Edge

(KINDLY SUPPLIED BY DEEPINGS HERITAGE)

For many centuries, the villages of Deeping, Langtoft and Baston bordered low lying land which was under water for most of the year. The rivers Welland and Glen did not flow fast enough into the Wash to carry away high volumes of rain which fell into them from higher ground, especially during the winter. The fen was like a freshwater sea, with islands of grass and sedge where silt had accumulated.

Local people used boats to collect reeds for thatching, fished and caught wildfowl. There were beds of willow to be harvested for basket-making, but arable crops could only be grown on drier land, close to each village. From medieval times, efforts were made to improve drainage by making earth embankments and deepening riverbeds, with limited success. Cattle and sheep could be put out to graze where the water receded during summer months, but much of the land still drowned every winter. In 1738, it was declared that “the great work of draining Deeping Fen will be carried out with the utmost vigour and six hundred men will be employed.” All labourers who could handle a spade or push a barrow were

promised good wages. Many miles of new drainage channels were dug, and fifty wind-driven pumps helped to remove excess water. Local blacksmiths became skilled at making specialised tools for clearing waterways and maintaining banks. Much of Deeping Fen was ‘common land’ where villagers had the right to graze unlimited numbers of animals – a very valuable benefit once flooding became less widespread. An ancient Fen Code ensured orderly behaviour and avoidance of damage. All pigs were required to have rings in their noses to prevent them from digging holes in the banks, and there were penalties for leaving dogs in the fen after sunset. No swans’ eggs or cranes’ eggs were allowed to be collected and there were laws relating to the type of nets used for fishing.

Some of the land was owned by men who had financed the drainage schemes and, due to uncertainty about their success, they were known as “Adventurers”. Such doubts were dramatically confirmed in 1770 when the River Welland broke through Deeping High Bank and submerged sixty-three square miles of the fen under two metres of water. Reliable drainage was not achieved until 1827, when mechanised pumps were first installed at Pode Hole. By that time, common grazing rights had ended, and the fertile ground was being ploughed for arable crops.

Villagers had lost their traditional link with a watery landscape. Instead, fields of cereals and vegetables now stretch to the horizon.

1950s view into the fens from Deeping St James

Local women and horse pose in a tulip field in 1939

Linchfield Primary School

Athletics

This was a fantastic experience for the Years 5 and 6 pupils. They took part in running events and indoor field events and came second overall! The children represented the school in a superb manner. Well done to everyone who took part.

English

During Guided Reading, Year 6 pupils performed a ‘conscience corridor’, debating whether children should have been evacuated from their London homes during World War II. This is linked to the book “Friend or Foe” by Michael Morpurgo. Sycamore class argued for evacuation, whereas Chestnut had the tricky task of arguing against. Both classes impressed staff with their thoughtful and persuasive arguments.

History

Year 4 have been looking at Roman artefacts. They have been learning about “The Romans of Fane Road,’ which was an archaeological dig that took place in Peterborough in 2014. Pupils were lucky enough to look at the artefacts found, sent to us by the Peterborough Museum. They also had some replica items which the children had to match to photos and descriptions. The children loved looking at the objects, including animal bones, animal teeth, pottery, and roof tiles.

Deeping St James Community Primary School

We are working hard to develop the environmental area in our school grounds so we can run a Forest School for all pupils at DSJ. We are hoping this will build on our success in the ‘Green Project’ category of the South Kesteven Community Awards. We aim to have this area up and running as soon as we can make the area safe and hope to roll out Forest School opportunities across the whole school.

Mrs Seaton is working on gaining her Forest School Level 3 qualification. So far, she has organised a team of budding helpers who have cleared a large area of brambles around the pond so we can put in a fence. Any offers of help or donations are gratefully received –full details are on the school website.

Design and Technology

Year 2 have been learning all about the Great Fire of London’, about why the fire spread so quickly and how Tudor houses were made. The children created cardboard models of a Tudor house using glue and paper. Over the next few weeks, they will be adding straw roofs and then recreating the fire on the playground! We hope this inspires some wonderful writing from the children, (and maybe inspire some future firefighters too! - Ed).

Children in Need

Well done to Linchfield Primary School for raising an amazing £515.90 for BBC Children in Need!

Linchfield Pupils Perform at Sheffield Arena

Linchfield Community Primary School took twentynine children from across Key Stage 2 to Sheffield Arena on January 5th for the final big performance, following weekly rehearsals since the start of the academic year.

Headteacher, Katie Brockington, said, “The children have loved being a part of Young Voices. They were engaged with all the rehearsals and couldn’t wait to get to the final performance at Sheffield Area.”

“Young Voices” is the largest children’s choir in the world. A mix of educational material for the classroom designed to engage and inspire children, coupled with live rehearsals and performance experiences.

HALLAM TRAVEL STILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SEATS AVAILABLE:

Abba Voyage (afternoon show)

ONLY 10 LEFT Sun 5th February £103

Mamma Mia! The Party (afternoon show) ONLY 4 LEFT Sun 12th February £169

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical (afternoon show) ONLY 14 LEFT Thurs 16th February £60

Kew Gardens and the Orchid Festival Sun 19th February £46

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (both parts) Weds 22nd February £140

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby (afternoon show) ONLY 14 LEFT Sat 25th February £57

The Mountbatten Festival of Music (afternoon show) ONLY 18 LEFT Sat 11th March £80

Wicked (afternoon show) Sun 12th March £79

Brick Lane Music Hall: St Patrick’s Day (includes afternoon tea) ONLY 11 LEFT Thurs 16th March £75

Sewing for Pleasure, Creative Crafts & Fashion and Embroidery Shows Sat 18th March Adult £33 Child £29

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (afternoon show)

ONLY 1 LEFT Sun 19th March £77

Thriplow Daffodil Event & Country Fair Sat 25th March Adult £30 Child £27

Tottenham Hotspur FC Stadium Tour Sun 26th March Adult £53 Senior £51 Child £45

The Lord’s Tour Sat 1st April £58

Silverstone Interactive Museum

Legoland

Sun 2nd April Adult £42 Child £35

Thurs 6th April Adult £59 Child £54

Windsor Leisure Day Thurs 6th April £31

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners Sat 8th April £52

York Shopping/Leisure Day Weds 12th April £27

Oxford Leisure Day Sat 15th April £28

Camden Markets

Sun 16th April £30

Bakewell Market & Judith Mary Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal) Mon 17th April £55

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill Weds 19th April Adult £38 Child £31 NT Member £24

Bakewell & Matlock Bath

Wroxham Barns & Southern Comfort River Trip

Sat 22nd April £26

Sun 23rd April £32

Windsor Castle Thurs 4th May Adult £58 Young Person £49 Child £47

London for King Charles III Coronation Sat 6th May £39

Blickling Estate Sun 7th May Adult £39 Child £32 NT Member £24

Sister Act (afternoon show)

Weds 10th May £65

Chatham Historic Dockyard Sat 13th May Adult £46 Senior £45 Child £42

Southend-on-Sea

Titanic – The Musical (afternoon show)

Sun 14th May £30

Weds 17th May £60

RHS Garden, Wisley Sat 20th May Adult £43 RHS Member £30

Ain’t Too Proud (afternoon show)

Thurs 25th May £70

RHS Chelsea Flower Show ONLY 18 LEFT Sat 27th May £125

The Bodyguard (afternoon show) Weds 31st May £68

Chelsea FC Stadium Tour & Museum Sat 3rd June Adult £59 Senior £51 Child £49

Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens Sun 4th June Adult £34 Child £32

Matilda (afternoon show)

Weds 7th June £77

Agatha Christie’s Prosecution for the Witness (afternoon performance) at County Hall, London

Thurs 8th June £74

Black Country Living Museum & Dudley Canal and Caverns Sat 10th June Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £45

42nd Street (4pm show)

Sun 11th June £86

Annie – The Musical (afternoon show) 14th June £62

English National Ballet Cinderella in the round at the Royal Albert Hall (afternoon performance)

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth – 5 days

Sun 25th June £100

Sat 8th July £65

ONLY 11 LEFT Sun 9th July £448

Yorkshire Air Museum and Allied Air Forces Memorial Sat 15th July Adult £37 Child £32

Whitby Leisure Day

Aspects of Love (afternoon show)

Sun 16th July £31

Weds 19th July £86

We Will Rock You (afternoon show) Thurs 20th July £81

Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) Weds 26th July £58

Tower Hotel, London – 4 days ONLY 14 LEFT Fri 28th July £321

Scarborough Leisure Day Thurs 3rd August £27

The Telford Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort – 5 days ONLY 20 LEFT Sun 6th August £430

Liverpool FC Tour and Museum Sat 12th August Adult £51 Senior £47 Child £42

The Princess River Cruise Experience (includes 2 course lunch) Sun 13th August £48

Skipton & Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal) Weds 16th August £62

The Wizard of Oz (afternoon show) Thurs 17th August £87

Chatsworth House and Gardens

Sat 19th August Adult £43 Child £39

RHS Garden, Harlow Carr Sun 20th August Adult £38 RHS Member £28 Hutton Le Hole (Ryedale Folk Museum) & Thornton Le Dale (Bangers & Cash)

Weds 23rd August £37

Greenwich Leisure Day Sat 2nd September £31

Cirque: The Greatest Show (afternoon show) Sat 2nd September £60

Twickenham Stadium Tour and World Rugby Museum Sun 3rd September

Adult £54 Senior £49 Child £46

Phantom of the Opera (afternoon show) Weds 6th September £75

Grease the Musical (afternoon show) Thurs 7th September £69

Buckingham Palace Royal Mews & State Rooms

Cannon Hall Farm

Thurs 14th September Adult £73 Young Adult £59 Child £55

Sat 16th September £35

National Memorial Arboretum Sun 17th September £26

The Drifters Girl (afternoon show)

Thurs 21st September £68

Ramsey Park Hotel, Isle of Man – 6 days Sat 23rd September £602

Everybody’s Talking about Jamie (afternoon show) Weds 27th September £55

Alfie Boe Fri 6th October £92

Battersea Power Station and Lift 109 Sun 8th October Adult £52 Child £47

Mrs Doubtfire (afternoon show)

Leyburn & Masons Gin Distillery

Thurs 12th October £75

Sat 14th October £56

Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums Sun 15th October £31

Crazy for You (afternoon show)

Weds 18th October £76

The Deep Sat 21st October Adult £41 Senior £40 Child £37

The Play That Goes Wrong (afternoon show) Sun 22nd October £66

RAF Museum, London Sat 28th October £30

The Postal Museum & Mail Rail Sun 29th October Adult £44 Young Person £42 Child £40

Regent Street Motor Show/London Leisure Day Sat 4th November £31

Leeds Christmas Shopping/Leisure Day

Bakewell Christmas Market

Sat 18th November £27

Sun 19th November £25

Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sat 25th November £27

Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping/Leisure Day Sun 26th November £24

York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day Thurs 30th November £27

Meadowhall Shopping Centre

Sun 3rd December £25

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Mon 4th December £76

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular Thurs 7th December £76

Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sat 9th December £26

Lincoln Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Sun 10th December £25

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Sat 16th December £79

*Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall (afternoon concert)

Hogwarts in the Snow

Sun 17th December £79

Sun 17th December £89

Sat 30th December Adult £78 Child £66

Shrek the Musical (afternoon show) Sat 23rd March 2024 £76

Buzzing for Valentine’s Day?

Oh, Valentine’s Day… Let’s all be honest, the 14th of February fills many of us with dread.

Perhaps it exacerbates our loneliness, or maybe society’s expectations weigh heavy on our shoulders. What am I going to get my partner? What are they going to get me? What if one of us forgets? What if I can’t afford it?...

What, actually, is Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is a Saint Day, celebrating the Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. When I looked him up, I was surprised to see that he is also the patron Saint of asthma and beekeepers. So why is Valentine’s Day celebrated by everyone, not just Christians? And why is it about romantic love, rather than asthma or beekeeping?

The simplest and least cynical of these answers, is that everyone loves love. What more wonderful thing is there to celebrate than those fuzzy warm feelings we humans have towards each other? For arguments’ sake, let’s forget about the historical reasoning, and look at Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love. Maybe then we can shed those feelings of dread.

Love does not have to be romantic. Love can be the affection you feel for a friend or family member. Love does not have to be shown

with jewellery, flowers, or champagne. Love is kindness, compassion, and interest. And we can show those virtues all year round if we choose to.

Me? I love my dogs! On Valentine’s Day, I will take them for a nice long walk, and give them a treat, but that is something I do for them every day because I care about them. On Valentine’s Day I will also send messages of love and appreciation to my friends, but this is also something I do most days.

Love is consistency. The greatest gift you can give those you love is to listen to them, care for them, and be there for them all year round. But if you’re looking for something extra special, remember meaningful gestures don’t need to cost the earth. Why not go for a nice walk, write someone a letter or poem, or pick them flowers from the garden?

Perhaps this Valentine’s Day is particularly difficult for you. You may be reminded of someone loved and lost. Don’t be afraid to reach out for support from those who remain in your life, and of course, the wonderful Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123.

It’s only one day, and I will be thinking of you all.

[ by Lucy Briggs Follow me on @itslucybriggs ]

Learn to ski and snowboard in style

"It felt more like snow than Dendix and I think it's really, really good stuff! Definitely as a skier, skiing on Proslope, it's nice because you can really feel the difference and you get the speed, but you can also do the technique as well."

Eddie 'The Eagle' Ski Jumping Olympic Legend

Apprenticeship Launch Easter

2023 We are looking forward to welcoming the next generation of Welder Fabricators into TVS Interfleet!

Working in partnership with the College of West Anglia, we are offering Engineering Operative Apprentice (Level 2) positions across our Market Deeping and Wisbech sites. The apprenticeships will commence in the Easter term 2023, with interviews commencing in February/March 2023.

Apprentices will attend one of our Wisbech or Market Deeping sites for their on-the-job

training, with day release to the College of West Anglia’s training site in Wisbech.

During the apprenticeship, you will learn how to interpret technical drawings, enabling you to use the welding and fabrication skills you will develop over your apprenticeship.

For more information and to apply for the apprenticeship, or our other vacancies, please visit, https://tvsinterfleet.com/careers/

Physical and Mental Wellbeing at Deeping

St James Community Primary School (‘DSJ’)

Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it is also good for the mind. Research shows that being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good; which in turn helps to boost self-esteem, confidence and helps us concentrate. At DSJ we are refreshing and revitalising our Physical Education offer to include both physical and mental health; aiming to promote ‘GOOD’ health for both of these aspects of our pupils, staff and stakeholders. We are using the NHS 5 Ways to

Wellbeing to promote this in school and Mr Westley refers to these in weekly assemblies.

The children are involved in activate sessions each morning after assemblies before learning begins and we have a physical break (usually in the afternoons) completing the Daily Mile on our all-weather running track. Pupils can choose to walk or run this as long as they continue to keep active and walk at a pace which increases their heart rate for maximum impact on their health. Also, a great ‘mind’ break so that when they return to learning they are refreshed and ready to ‘Know more, Remember more!’

Early September four Y6 pupils were trained to become our Bronze Young Sports Ambassadors for the year, they were selected based on their commitment to local sporting clubs and the commitment they have shown towards sport throughout their time at DSJ. I am proud to say that these pupils: Hannah Cradock, Harry Jibb, Annabel Shepherd and George Willis are doing a fabulous job of raising the profile of physical health at DSJ.

Throughout the Autumn Term pupils have been involved in numerous sporting events and activities

Love to Learn at Langtoft

Christmas certainly came early at Langtoft Primary School. With the unwavering support of Friends of Langtoft School (FOLS), they were gifted a huge selection of new books across all year groups, to enhance a love of reading and further expand the school library. The Reading Ambassadors were busy sorting and distributing these lovely gifts for the children to enjoy as part of the “reading for pleasure” initiative.

Key Stage One prepared for their Christmas nativity whilst the Year Six children enjoyed a day experiencing the process of crime and punishment in the modern era, with a visit from a magistrate!

within the school, the local cluster and south Lincolnshire. Sporting clubs have been up and running with Y5/6 Football, Y5/6 Netball, a KS2 Parasports club and Y3/4 Dodgeball (run by our amazing Y6 Sports Ambassadors!) All clubs have been well attended and there will be plenty more opportunities after the Christmas Break too.

This term we have had two running teams represent our school, one at Barnack Fun Run and the other at the School Games Cross Country in Spalding. All pupils ran extremely well; especially as many had not experienced competitions like these due to restrictions that have been in place over the that last couple of years. At Spalding the Y5/6 girls team secured an impressive 2nd Place overall and Emmylou Preston in Y4 achieved 2nd place in her race - AWESOME. A team of Y5/6 competed well at a School Games Sportshall Athletics competition in Spalding, achieving 3rd place out of all the teams that attended.

The Y5/6 Netball teams played well in the local cluster Netball tournament donning our new netball bibs, there was some tough competition but as the afternoon progressed the teams really did gel and work together to achieve their best. Finally, a group of 5 Y3/4 pupils enjoyed a Boccia Festival at the Tulip Academy Spalding coming 2nd place in the group stages – it was not quite enough to get them to the final match but pupils enjoyed playing a new sport they hadn’t experienced before.

World Cup Fever has gripped DSJ with the Sports Ambassadors helping to decorate the school hall and create a display to track the teams throughout the tournament.

It has been a thoroughly successful term, with nineteen extra-curricular clubs running across the school. The Lego League Club, partnered with Perkins Engines of Peterborough, continues into the new year with exciting developments and high hopes for the forthcoming competition in March!

Fall

for the Person, Not the Profile!

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

February is the season of love and romance – but it is also a key date for fraudsters aiming to steal your money, as well as your heart.

Romance scams involve people being duped into sending money to criminals who use language to manipulate, persuade and exploit their victims.

These requests can involve criminals claiming they need money for emergency medical care or for transport costs.

Signs your friend or family member may be involved in a romance scam:

1) They may be very secretive, or very sensitive, about their relationship or provide excuses for why their online partner has not video called or met them in person.

2) They may express very strong emotions and commitment to someone they have only just met.

3) They have sent, or are planning to send, money to someone they have not met face-to-face. They may take out loans or withdraw from their pension to send money.

How users can stay safe from romance scams:

• Be suspicious of any requests for money from someone you have never met in person, particularly if you have only recently met online.

• Speak to your family or friends to get advice.

• Profile photos may not be genuine, so do your research first. Performing a reverse image search on a search engine can find photos that have been taken from somewhere, or someone, else.

No matter how long you’ve been speaking to someone online and how much you think you trust them, if you have not met them in person, it’s important that you do not:

1) Send them any money, take out a loan for them or transfer money on their behalf.

2) Allow them access to your bank account. 3) Provide copies of your passport or driving licence. 4) Invest your own money on their behalf or on their advice.

5) Purchase and send the codes on gift cards from Amazon or iTunes.

6) Agree to receive and/or send parcels on their behalf (laptops, mobile phones etc.)

How

to report it

If you think you have been a victim of a romance scam, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via www.actionfraud.police.uk

Let’s Talk About Mental Health

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Following on from my reflections from 2022, published last month, I now want to update you on the progress of our new building in which we will be able to provide space for various trades.

This is in the form of a woodworking workshop space, a metalworking workshop space, preparation areas, shot blasting facilities, and painting booths. To support the “non-hands-on” side of working in a trade, there will also be office spaces, event spaces and a dedicated learning/ teaching installation area.

One of the key aspects of this community is to be able to provide not only the business support through a close-knit local network of businesses, but also, we have managed to partner up with multiple allies to support both the physical and mental health of the service users.

As you can see from the photos, the walls are now going in, and some of the boarding has already been installed. We have been supported with discounted pricing by both Resource Engineering and Travis Perkins in getting the tools and materials for this project, which is very much appreciated.

This project is going to be run as a CIC (community interest company); the registration

is underway, meaning that we can give both reassurance to stakeholders and utilise a growing network and voice within the social enterprise and “third sector”, (that which covers charity and voluntary work.)

If you would like to support us, you can offer this support in the following ways:

➞ Advertising. ➞ Helping to spread the word.

➞ Professional advice.

➞ Donate tools that are no longer used.

➞ Provide materials and labour at a favourable rate.

➞ Provide an exclusive package for services you may offer for our service users. ➞ Help us to combat the construction mental health crisis.

If you would like to sponsor our project and have your company details on display on our “wall of heroes”, you can do this in the following ways:

➞ Donation of time towards the project.

➞ Donation of materials.

➞ Purchasing time or materials needed to donate.

➞ Invest in our project, (we have a thorough business plan!)

At Alto Electrical, we will of course still be continuing the work that we do and love. Our passion and efforts will always go into the restoration and alteration of heritage properties to ensure that the work is done in a way that is sympathetic to the building.

If you would like to enquire about any of this, please call the office on 01778 772595 and one of the team would be happy to talk to you.

Could this be the Year You become a Homeowner?

Maybe you’ve been told your rent is going up again, so you’re looking for more security in your monthly payments, or maybe you’re living with your parents and you’re ready for some extra space. Many people believe they can’t afford to own their own home, but this is where we can help.

Here are the main perceived barriers I hear about as a broker:

Saving – Rising interest rates mean that there are increasingly good options for building your deposit. Great places to start your search are www.money. co.uk or www.moneysavingexpert.com.

Gifts – Gifts can not only be from close family and friends, but anyone who is willing and able to help.

The three lesser-known options that surprise people are:

1Landlord gifted deposit – If the landlord agrees to sell you the property for a reduced price, this can make up part of your deposit with certain lenders.

2Loan – We have lenders that allow you to borrow your deposit. This can be a great option if you can afford the monthly cost of a loan in addition to your mortgage. Alternatively, your employer may be able to help.

30% options – There are still some lenders that have 100% mortgage options. This requires involvement from family or friends to offer a guarantee to help secure the mortgage.

I borrow enough on my income?”

The amount you can borrow can vary from one lender to another, sometimes by many thousands of pounds. One reason is the way lenders view income:

● Some accept more types of income

● Some accept a large percentage of those incomes

● Some calculate the income differently (for example taking an average over the last three months, year or two years)

There are other ways to increase your borrowing apart from the income. There are lenders that allow the adding of friends or family onto the mortgage, whilst avoiding paying an additional stamp duty levy for second homes. Another idea is paying off some existing debts, as the cost of settling a loan for £5,000, for example, could result in an additional £20,000 extra borrowing ability with a mortgage.

Lenders will view credit issues differently; some may agree, some may not. We can obtain an agreement in principle without impacting your credit file.

We can help you work out what these costs are and when they are payable. Some solicitors may allow you to pay with a credit card which may help you spread the costs.

Whatever barriers you may feel are in place, we can help you find a way forward. We, here at Path Mortgages would really like to hear from you, with no obligation to proceed.

“I’ve only got a small deposit”

“Can

“I’ve got poor credit.”

“I don’t know if I can afford the moving costs.”

Dry Carpet Cleaning

Safe, fuss free service on all carpets, no windows open or heating full on, we leave your carpets clean, dry, fresh ready for immediate use. “No soggy carpets or wet dog smell”. Amazing results every time.

Hard Floor Cleaning

Using the latest sonic technology and specialist products, we clean Ceramic, Porcelain, Granite, Terrazzo tiles including grout; luxury vinyls, including Karndean Amtico, Altro safety flooring.

Upholstery Cleaning

Super-fast drying of all fabrics including brocades, suede and lleather. All we leave is clean fresh fabric upholstery.

Wooden Floor Restoration

This fast turnaround method is a fantastic lowcost alternative to sanding, perfect for home or commercial environments that cannot afford to close for days while the floor is restored. Your local Dry Carpet, Upholstery and Hard Floor Cleaners, call now for a FREE quote on 0800 180 41 57 or send me an email alan.clarke@zerodrytime.com

Specialist Leather Cleaning and Recolouring

Your leather furniture will be cleaned like never before. This process will cover minor damage, scuffs and scratches, and make your leather furniture look like new.

Signs of the Changing Seasons in the Countryside!

[ by David Denman ]

Normally, at this time of the year I enjoy watching hares on fields north of Market Deeping on a crisp frosty morning.

Well, the hares are there as usual, but not so the frosts This wet, and not so cold, winter has produced a February where wildlife is now moving forward quickly.

Walks in local lanes and woodland away from brisk winds have been accompanied by an increasing range of bird song. Robins, which have been singing since early autumn, have now been joined by singing blackbirds, wrens, dunnocks, and song thrushes. Whilst there are still family groups of ochre coloured long tail tits, so characteristic of winter, filling hedges and treetops with colour and movement, blackbirds, usually males, are starting to define their breeding territories. They fly low and quickly at dusk, sweeping close to the tops of fences and hedges with characteristic rapid “cluck-cluck” calls. Great tits have been calling since January, with their familiar “teacher-teacher” call but this little bird has a vast range of similar calls using a wide repertoire of forty distinct notes including sharp whistles, chattering, and scolding calls!

Bats and badgers will interrupt their hibernation period to take advantage of mild weather. Look out for bats flying over gardens just after dusk following warm days. This is

an important month for badgers, as cubs are born in early February although they will not be seen above ground until April and May. Soon after giving birth, the females are ready to mate again, so beginning another yearly badger cycle. Other species, such as grey squirrels, are programmed to start important aspects of their life cycles in earnest during late winter. They can be seen in the leafless trees chasing each other as part of their courtship games. Brown hares will also start their breeding period with males getting ready for their “boxing season”.

The race to be the first bird to start building nests was won by magpies who were active in January, finding suitably sized twigs to make, or repair, their large nests. Rooks and the more solitary carrion crows are also now busy collecting nesting material. A rookery is always worth a visit, if only to spot the rooks who find it easier to steal twigs from their neighbours’ nests rather than go hunting for twigs themselves!

Along with the birds and mammals, plants and trees are showing signs of life. Winter aconites are now out, making their appearance along with the first buds of elder and hazel catkins.

And, as always in February, there are surprises to watch out for. During warmer days, look out for small tortoiseshell butterflies, sunning themselves on warm walls, and slow flying queen wasps reminding us that summer is on its way.

Wills

Why do I need a will?

Wills are important to ensure that your assets pass to those you would like. If you are not married, your partner will not automatically inherit your estate.

If you have children, you can also use a will to nominate guardians to ensure they are looked after if the worst may happen.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

What are they?

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are documents that allow someone that you nominate as your attorney, to deal with your financial or health affairs on your behalf.

These are used when you lose mental capacity but must be created while you can still make decisions. If you do not create these in time, then unfortunately the solution is more costly and time consuming.

Probate

What is it?

When a person sadly passes away, some banks and institutes require a Grant of Probate to enable you to collect in their assets. If you are selling a house, a solicitor will require this to complete the sale.

We are licensed to assist with the probate application on your behalf, as well as distribute the estate, making everything simpler at this difficult time.

Events: February 2023

1st - Deeping Library has its annual Harry Potter Quiz: 7pm - 8.30pm, all welcome.

1st - The Deeping Men’s Group Charity Fund February talk by Geoffrey Lee is entitled “Wildlife of Norfolk.” 7-30pm for 8pm start at the Masonic Hall, New Row, Deeping St James. Visitors welcome £4 or £15 annual subscription, includes admission to every month’s speakers.

2nd - Baston Church’s February lunch, £6 for a bowl of homemade soup with roll and butter, followed by a hot pudding then tea/coffee.

4th - Harry Potter Fun Day at Deepings Library 10am2.30pm. Try your hand at wand choreography, make a wand, find out what house you would be in with the sorting hat, learn to fly a broom and more!

4th, 11th and 25th - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft, is open for tea, coffee, biscuits, jigsaws, and games. 10.30am-12.30pm.

4th and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, “Social Ride” leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. For further information, visit www.bournewheelers.co.uk.

5th and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club, “Club Ride” leaves from the Post Office car park on Burghley Street at 9am. For further information, visit www. bournewheelers.co.uk.

6th and every Monday - Baston Church will be open from 2pm to 4 pm every Monday during February, providing a warm space where you can enjoy a hot drink and a warm welcome.

7th - Soup, a cuppa, and a roll (£2) from 12noon at The Oddfellows Hall. PE6 8AN. Contact David on 01778 347876 to book.

7th and every Tuesday - Crosskey Clog welcome new dancers, (female and male) and musicians to their practices every Tuesday evening 7.30pm9.30pm at Newborough Village Hall, Guntons Road, Newborough, PE6 7RT. For further information, contact crosskeyclogbagman@gmail.com or visit www. crosskeyclog.com.

8th - A Crafty Cuppa (£1) with Nene and Welland Oddfellows. Bring your own craft projects to work on, meet other crafters, enjoy a natter and a cuppa at

10am, Oddfellows Hall. PE6 8AN. Contact Janice on 01778 560059 to book.

9th - “Viva Verse and Vino” at the Old Town Hall Bourne. An evening of poetry and verse. Come along and share your own poetry, read one of your favourites or just sit and enjoy listening with a glass of your favourite tipple! 7-30pm start. Tickets £3 from www.bournetownhall.org.uk.

10th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Ernest Warman - “The Social History of Peterborough” - at 7.30 pm in the main hall of the Community Centre, Market Deeping. Admission £3, everyone welcome.

11th - Singing workshop with the Ness Group Choir, 9.45am -2.15pm at St Firmin’s Church and Church Hall, Thurlby. Tea, coffee provided. Bring and share lunch. Come along and learn some new hymns and service settings with The Ness Group Choir. For more details, contact Debbie Howard 01778 349576, debbiejanehoward1952@gmail.com.

14th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ, with a talk on “The History of Biscuits”. Doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

15th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch (cost as per menu) 12.30pm at The Crown Inn, Surfleet, PE11 4AB. Contact Christine on 07714 096801 to book and pre order your meal.

17th - Glinton Horticultural Society talk, “Gardening with Changing Climate – Gardening in the Global Greenhouse” by Geoff Hodge, gardening author, presenter, and magazine editor. Glinton Village Hall, 7.30. All welcome, members £4, visitors £5.

18th - Homemade Cake and Bacon Butty morning at St Michael’s, Langtoft: 10am - 1pm. Cakes, bacon butties, homemade soup, lucky dip table.

21st - West Deeping Heritage group welcome Jim Irvine to their February meeting who will be speaking about the “New Discoveries at the Rutland Mosaic Site.” Following the discovery of ‘the most exciting Roman mosaic in the UK in the last century’ further excavation in 2022 has revealed a ‘bathing suite’ the size of a small barn. Story and pictures of this new discovery on show. 7pm for 7.30pm at West Deeping Village Hall. £3 admission. For more information, visit www.wdheritage. wordpress.com.

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

21st - Degree Workshop - learn about the history and traditions of The Oddfellows: 10.30am at The Oddfellows Hall, PE6 8AN. Contact Barry on 01778 560059 to book a place.

21st - The Deepings Flower Club will start the new season with a demonstration by Barbara Collins, entitled ‘A Bright New Year’. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James: 7pm for 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome to join us for a relaxing evening with flowers. New membership fee will be £35 and visitors £6 on the evening. Enquiries Sue Lee 01778 560362.

22nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Let’s Do Lunch, 12.30pm at Thorney Golf Club PE6 OTJ. Contact Barry on 01778 560059 to book and pre-order your meal.

22nd - 12-2pm Lent Lunch at St Michael’s, Langtoft. Home-made soup and puddings (baked beans or spaghetti hoops available), tea, coffee, hot chocolate £6 per person. Primary age children and pre-school children free, if accompanied by an adult.

23rd - Paul Downes & Phil Beer – (www.showofhands. co.uk/phil-beer-story) in concert at The Barn (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, PE6 9PA: 8pm start. Admission £15, reservations can be made with Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497 – www.bastontradmusic.org.

23rd - Deeping St James WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ. The speaker will be Brian Pearce, talking about “The Railworld wildlife haven: From Steam Engine to Wildlife”. Doors open at 7pm. Please call Sue on 01778 344195 for more information.

23rd - Lawrence’s singaround/playaround/sayaround - all welcome: 7.30pm. Please note the venue has moved (due to pub refurbishment) to the Blue Bell, 10 Woodgate, Helpston. Participators and spectators all welcome and all styles accepted, acoustic only. For further information, contact Lawrence Haydock 01733 253347

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