Discovering the Deepings issue 095, May 2023

Gardening Tips

Deep In Aesthetics

NEVER TOO OLD

Ollie’s at The Bull

Welcome to your May issue...

Here we are once more – summer around the corner, lawns trimmed, barbecues brushed down … and teenagers mumbling and stumbling from one extra revision class to the next, nervously counting down the days before the exam onslaught begins.

Let us all, (especially parents of these chilled youngsters who are about to morph into something so challenging and unpredictable, almost overnight), just remember that we’ve all come through, relatively unscathed … and so can they. Let’s just keep providing the calm harbour, from which they are soon to set sail, wherever their future may take them.

In the meantime, let us all enjoy the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday May 6th – a truly memorable occasion for us all!

This month, we look forward to longer and warmer days, especially when three of them (May 1st, 8th and 29th) are Bank Holidays where we can hopefully enjoy some quality time, together with family and friends. King Charles III figures prominently on national calendars, as his Coronation will, I am sure, enthral us all on May 6th.

Over to you, our readers … please e-mail me any suggestions about how we might improve what is, essentially, “your magazine”. Budding photographers might fancy sending us images to adorn our front covers in the months to come, whilst ‘Community Matters’ items from our readers are always welcome.

Finally, I was baffled to hear Bob Marley music coming from my printer, until I realised the paper had kept jamming. Next day, my friend rang to say, not only had his wife left him, but she’d snaffled the satellite dish too – a case of “No Woman, No Sky”.

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Inside Highlights

4 Your Garden: Tips for May.

6 Nature Notes with David Denman.

8................ Path Mortgages: Saving for a deposit.

16-17 Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades.

27 Deep-in Aesthetics.

28 Spinroom Studio: Meet the Team (Part 2).

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May can bring a mixture of weather, so be prepared for late frosts, making sure that seedlings are hardened off before planting and protecting them once planted. A cheap way to protect tender young plants is to use “bottle cloches”, (simply cut down a two-litre plastic drinks bottle); they are useful for protecting young runner beans and peas. When watering young plants and seedlings, it is better to water less frequently but more thoroughly as this gets down to the roots. If you water lightly, it may only wet the surface of the soil and the roots may be encouraged to stay near the surface where they are more likely to suffer from drought damage.

If the weather is warmer, make sure you hoe regularly to keep weeds at bay. Also, the bugs will be out in force; the sooner you spot the problem the better, to stop them getting to plague proportions. There is no way to get rid of all these pests but there are commercial insecticides both organic and chemical. Here are some organic methods to get rid of aphids:

• Stir together 2 pints of water, 1 tsp of washing-up liquid and a pinch of cayenne pepper and spray on your plants.

• Peppermint, spearmint, and pennyroyal naturally deter aphids and ants, so plant (or put them in pots) throughout the vegetable plot.

• Plant flowers that attract the pest predators, such as marigolds and nasturtiums

To maximise your space for growing fruit and vegetables, try:

1) Intercropping – sowing two crops in the same

row, one slow and one fast growing. Fast growing crops include Oriental salad leaves, lettuces, radishes, spring onions, spinach, and spring-planted shallots. Slow growers are parsnips, sweetcorn, tomatoes, leeks, winter cabbage, cauliflower, sprouting broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

2) Catch Cropping –sowing a fast- growing crop in the brief period a plot might be empty. Other jobs to do this month include:

• Earth up potatoes – when the leaves are about 20cm tall, draw up the earth on either side to form a ridge approx. 15cms high: this will protect the foliage from frost and stop the tubers going green.

• Cover carrots with netting to stop carrot fly damage.

• Put up bean and pea supports.

• Pick flowers off new strawberries to prevent them cropping in their first year.

• Seeds to sow out this month are too numerous to list, but a few include carrots, beetroot, French beans, lettuce, spring onions, salad leaves and peas.

• Try “succession sowing” a small batch of seeds every two or three weeks and you should have a steady supply rather than a glut: it will also help to maximise your chances of successful germination.

• Indoors, you can sow chillies, courgettes and squashes, runner beans, sweetcorn, aubergines, and cabbages.

Now, let’s hope for some good weather for growing and planting: enjoy!

Cautious Cormorants, Courting Doves, and Noisy Hedgehogs!

[ by David Denman ]

May brings increasing warmth and sunshine, accompanied by the return of familiar plants, animals, and birds.

April was characterised by bright sunlight but with frequent high winds and heavy rain. Decades ago, when I was a keen ‘birder’, I longed for high winds blowing in rare birds to coastal habitats which were on their spring passage.

This Easter, the winds blew straight down the Maxey Cut and hitching a ride on the gale was a small flock of early house martins. Cormorants, who always seem to struggle when flying in high winds, were taking no chances, and were not taking to the air, staying at roost high in their favourite roost trees. Little egrets, when disturbed from their shelter at the water edge, were taking care not to fly above the banks, keeping out of the full force of the storm.

On sunnier April days, familiar early spring insects made their return. Bee-flies, brown balls of fluff hovering close to the ground were common in sunlit areas of gardens and woodland edges. Brimstone butterflies, (rapid yellow flashes) seemed to be everywhere, but only when it was sunny!

Woodlands in May offer so much to both see and hear. Whilst we do not have a lot of woodland in our area, our small woodlands still

have interesting woodland specialists. The blue nuthatch has a loud shrill call consisting of three identical notes and is a species that can walk up and down a tree trunk head-first! They also plaster mud around the entrances to their nest holes.

We have many collared doves in the Deepings, and you may be lucky enough to see these light grey doves in their courtship flight. They launch themselves at a steep angle from a considerable height then spread their wings and tails and spiral down to their perches.

Swifts normally return in early May, one of the last of our summer visitors to return. I have been recording the date they return to central Deeping St. James over the last few years, and they are remarkably regular in their return date considering the vast journey they have had to complete.

So, between May 10th and 13th, I will be scanning the skies looking for our returning swifts. By this time, the swallows will have returned, and cuckoos will be calling – summer will have started!

Those of you who are feeding hedgehogs may see a surprising amount of rough and tumble during May. However, everything is in order as this is the prime time for hedgehog mating. As hedgehogs don’t have pair bonds, it can be very competitive between rival males. We don’t often think of hedgehogs being vocal, but the process is surprisingly noisy!

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Saving for a Deposit

The dream of owning a home is one that many aspire to, but it often requires a significant financial commitment in the form of a mortgage deposit. A mortgage deposit is the initial amount of money that a buyer needs to put down ‘upfront’ when purchasing a property.

Here are some tips on how to raise a deposit for a mortgage.

packing your lunch instead of eating out, or walking/ cycling to work. Redirect the money you save towards your deposit savings.

Explore additional income streams: Consider taking on a side job to earn extra income or sell unwanted items to put towards your mortgage deposit.

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Set a savings goal: The first step in raising a deposit for a mortgage is to determine how much you need to save. Mortgage lenders typically require a minimum deposit of around 5-20% of the property’s purchase price. Set a savings goal, based on the price range of the home you’re interested in and calculate the percentage you need to save. Create a budget to track your expenses and savings and adjust your spending habits to save more towards your goal.

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Be patient and stay committed: Saving for a mortgage deposit requires discipline and perseverance. It’s important to stay committed to your savings goal and avoid dipping into your deposit savings for other expenses. Be patient and stay focused on your long-term goal of owning a home. Remember that sacrifices made in the short term can lead to the fulfilment of your homeownership dream in the future.

2Start saving early: Saving for a mortgage deposit takes time, so it’s important to start early. The earlier you start, the more time you will have to save and accumulate the necessary funds. Consider setting up a separate savings account, specifically for your mortgage deposit, and make regular contributions to it. Automate your savings by setting up a standing order from your bank account.

In conclusion, raising a deposit for a mortgage requires careful planning, budgeting, and commitment. Start saving early, cut unnecessary expenses, explore additional income streams, and stay committed to your savings goal. With determination and discipline, you can achieve your goal of homeownership and take a step towards building wealth through property ownership. Next month we will look at how to obtain a deposit without saving.

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How to Spot a Rogue Trader

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

Whilst many fraudsters have taken their scams to a more sophisticated level online, “doorstep rogue traders” are still making life a misery. Scams targeting older adults are the most common, (85% of victims of doorstep scams are aged 65+) –prime targets because of their retirement savings, vulnerabilities, or because they may live alone and are more likely to be at home during the day. With spring now here, many of us may be looking to improve our property, including the garden, driveway, fascias and cladding. However, before you’ve researched and contacted a tried and tested, reliable tradesperson, chances are that an unscrupulous cowboy builder or rogue trader will be knocking at your door, or that of a vulnerable, elderly neighbour. Whatever the job, big or small, don’t be tempted to give the work to someone who cold calls you, claiming to be “carrying out similar work in the area”.

Look out for your neighbours and, if you belong to a Neighbourhood Watch Group (https://www. ourwatch.org.uk/), it would be advisable to adopt a blanket rule not to buy any products or services offered at the front door. More information can be found at https://www.safelocaltrades.com/ consumers/advice/doorstep-pedlars

Here are some of the more common “red flags” to help spot the signs, and keep you and your neighbours safe:

• Traders cold calling in your area.

• Building or maintenance work on your neighbour’s garden or house starting unexpectedly.

• Your neighbour appearing anxious or distressed.

• Poor quality work visible on the roof, driveway, or the property.

• Your neighbour being accompanied by a trader to visit an ATM, bank, building society, or post office.

If you are concerned about you or an elderly and/ or vulnerable neighbour being a victim of rogue trading, call the non-emergency police line on 101.

Safe Local Trades is a supporter of Friends Against Scams, which is committed to working towards stamping out rogue traders and other fraud. If you would like to find a reputable and recommended tradesperson in your area, visit www.safelocaltrades.com

“You are Never Too Old!”

Here at Deep-in Aesthetics, we treat many ladies (and the occasional gent!) and offer a wide range of clinical treatments that appeal to all ages. Whilst you would expect the younger clientele to be in the majority, we have found that we also get the more mature ladies who want a different kind of treatment, other than the usual anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers.

They say you can always tell someone’s age by looking at their hands and their neck areas, as they tend to be the parts that people forget about, but they too need attention!! We offer a hand filler rejuvenation procedure called RADIESSE that has proven to be extremely popular and is the ideal solution for clients concerned with the skin quality of their hands and their veiny appearance.

The skin on the back of the hands is extremely thin, and the loss of fat padding shows quickly; our natural fat cushion that we are born with greatly reduces with age. By the time we are in our late forties and fifties, we have hands that give away our real age and can make us seem older than we are. The treatment is pain-free and is a series of injections administered into the hand area … a really quick procedure delivering long-lasting results.

Then let’s head towards the neck area where we use the trailblazing treatment that is PROFHILO which targets the sagging and wrinkled skin on the neck that again is a sign of ageing. It is strategically placed across areas of skin laxity in the neck and then a durable lift and tightening under the jawline is created. This

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product then allows your own body to stimulate and boost your natural collagen upon injection and the result is a structured, firm, and hydrated area. Again, this is a really effective and long-lasting product.

Last, but not least, is the ear lobe area where years of wearing statement jewellery and earrings may have caused some damage. Using an injectable dermal filler, volume can be added to the earlobe; this allows the area to expand outwards, creating a smaller more youthful lobe and lasts for up to a year or more.

Meet the Spinroom Team who make the studio a brilliant place to workout

Kerry

“Thanks to the encouragement of Claire and following a few years as an avid Spinroom member myself, I became a Spin Instructor in 2015. I do believe although working out should be fun, it should also be tough and challenging!”

Kerry teaches Indoor Cycling.

Laura

“I’ve always been passionate about fitness and exercise, and studied my degree in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, and now work as a Sports Lecturer at University Centre Peterborough. I first found my love for spinning as a participant in Claire’s classes; nine years later and I’m still loving the pedal party!”

Laura teaches Indoor Cycling.

Tina

“I have been teaching at Spinroom Studio for almost ten years, and I have loved every single minute of it. I have a real passion for keeping healthy and fit, and for inspiring others to do the same.”

Tina teaches Indoor Cycling.

Robbie

Last month we introduced you to Spinroom’s owner, Claire; Personal Trainers, Dave and Nic; along with Becky and Claire.

This month, meet more of Spinroom’s talented and enthusiastic crew.

“Training in Martial Arts from the age of six gave me so many different skills that I was able to adapt to a variety of sports when I was growing up. Much later, taking on Personal Training clients enabled me to become self-employed; Claire took me on and I’m still going strong!”

Robbie teaches Indoor Cycling, Wednesday workout, SPABS and Pump.

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1 WHY MAY I NEED TO BE VACCINATED?

If you’re about to travel outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated before you set off for your trip. The childhood vaccination programme in the UK protects you from a number of diseases, but you may need extra vaccinations or antimalarials if you’re planning on visiting certain parts of the world.

2 HOW CAN WE HELP?

Getting vaccinated can help prevent you from getting ill if you’re exposed to diseases which we don’t normally have in the UK. We can help you understand how to keep your risks low while abroad and help you work out which vaccinations and antimalarials you may want to consider depending on things like:

• Which regions you’ll be visiting

• What activities you’ll be doing

• Your age and general health

Some travel vaccinations may be needed several weeks before departure. Ideally you should see us six to eight weeks before travelling, but we may still be able to help if you’re leaving sooner, even days before for travel.

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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.

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From Elephants to Lakes at Deeping

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Before the last Ice Age, about 120,000 years ago, a female elephant died at Deeping St James and some of her rib bones and a tooth are on display in Peterborough Museum. The animal was around five metres tall with straight tusks, and her carcass had been scavenged by a hyena which left teeth marks on the bones. The elephant and gigantic bones from other prehistoric animals were found during excavations for gravel near Deeping St James railway station. The site is now Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve, with its entrance on the corner of Station Road and Crowland Road (B1166).

During the 1870s, a large pit was excavated to provide ballast for the Great Northern Railway’s tracks. A railway siding was constructed to transport gravel from the digging area, and a short length of its brickwork can still be seen near the main lake. It was quarried for over twenty years and provided employment for many local men. By the early 1900s, the railway company’s need for gravel was declining, and in 1904 they laid off thirty labourers. Once all work ceased, nature gradually took over the waterfilled pit and wildfowl moved in.

There had been earlier workings for brickmaking, resulting in other smaller lakes nearby where otters were seen, and local men took boats out for fishing. The winter of 1880 was cold enough for thick ice to form on the ballast pit, and skating matches were organised for unemployed labouring men. Subscriptions were raised to pay for prizes and more than a thousand people came to watch the competitions.

During the 1990s, new excavations for gravel took place on the site, not far from the bank of the River Welland. Archaeologists first examined the area and identified remains of a Bronze Age settlement. They found many pieces of animal bone, charcoal, and ancient domestic rubbish.

In 2003, Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust acquired the largest lake, and they also manage the former Welland Bank gravel pits, to create a nature reserve of around 160 acres. Many species of wildfowl and migrating birds visit the lakes which are surrounded by reeds, meadow, and woodland.

For keen walkers and bird watchers, there is a circular path over a mile long, winding through this habitat with hides erected overlooking the water. For the less energetic, there are usually plenty of waterfowl to watch near the entrance track. Low islands have been created to attract nesting birds to the newer lakes, and screens set up alongside the track so that people can watch their activities without causing disturbance.

Museum display of Deeping elephant remains.

Where there’s a Will... There’s a Fight!

Part Two

Last month, we looked at the chances of challenging the validity of a will and just how hard it is to prove that a will is invalid. This month, we look at the people who can challenge a valid will and the costs of doing it.

Where there is a valid will, the law allows certain people to challenge it if it fails to make sufficient provision for them. So, if you are a spouse, former spouse who has not remarried, child, stepchild, foster child, or someone else who was being maintained by the person who has died, you might be able to bring a challenge.

If you can prove that the will fails to make sufficient provision for you, then you have a chance of a successful challenge. So, what is “sufficient provision”? If you are an unmarried partner who has lived with the person who died up until their death, it could include somewhere to live, money to maintain your previous lifestyle, a car; in fact, almost everything you enjoyed as their partner. On the other hand, if you are an adult child of independent means who only saw their parent occasionally, it is unlikely that the Court would award you very much at all. So, whilst you could launch a potentially successful claim, you might end up winning nothing.

Now you know whether or not you can challenge, but should you?

The biggest issues with any challenge are costs and time. At present, the average wait to get an initial hearing for a civil claim in England is more than seventy weeks; that’s just for the initial hearing, not for the trial itself, which can take several years to reach a conclusion! Then there are the eyewatering costs. Expect to be forking out up to £25,000 to get to the initial hearing stage and you could be well into six figures when you are finished. Now, the good news is that, if you win, the estate might be ordered to pay your costs; equally, if you lose, you might be ordered to pay the other side’s.

Are you feeling lucky?

There is a way to short circuit all this pain … mediation. This is quicker (it can be done in a day), far less expensive (under £5,000) and still legally binding if an agreement is reached. It is often the thing the Court orders at the initial hearing.

If you need some initial advice on challenging a will, or would like to set up a mediation session, then call us on 01778 252301 and we will be able to help.

ADVICE FROM NICK ASH, MANAGING Director Will and Probate Services

GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT

ByTrevorLangley

Gin and gin cocktails are amongst the most popular alcoholic beverages available and enjoyed today. These productions are loved very much indeed, and this has been the case for years –certainly, from originating during the Middle Ages.

Many different gins are widely available, and flavoured delectations have become increasingly popular during recent times. A lot of gin lovers add a tonic and/or a slice of lemon, to their preferred tipple. “Gin & Tonic” is a renowned ‘classic’.

The award-winning Jin Reaper Distillery is located in Sheffield, and their productions are known for consistency and high quality. The gins are produced in small batches and recall thoughts of myths and characters from past times, with labelling and presentations displayed accordingly. The handmade bottles used by the Jin Reaper Distillery contain gins to suit the tastes and palates of numerous gin connoisseurs, at all levels, with botanicals and ingredients being the finest available.

Jin Reaper London Dry Grim Gin (42% ABV) is a Signature Production, that I found to be crisp for the mouthfeel, which continues on to the palate’s delight. Jin Reaper London Dry Evangeline Gin (42% ABV) evokes thoughts of the Reaper’s Bride, coming through as a spicy gin and – reading into it – equating to the passion, desire, hate and love, from the spirits of the depicted characters. Cardamom and Cumin are amongst the botanicals utilised, to great advantage, for this delectation. A sweetness of liquorice adds to the enjoyment.

Jin Reaper London Dry Ferryman Gin (57% ABV) is their Navy Strength production. Yes, it is powerful, it is strong, and it is intense, for both the mouthfeel and palate. Ferryman is a further, very popular gin, from the Jin Reaper Distillery.

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What’s available in May...

What’s available in May...

What’s available in May...

The countdown is over & our home grown, organic asparagus is ready! Growing asparagus is a labour of love - each spear is harvested by hand when it reaches just the right height. We’ve new season potatoes, carrots, beetroot & salad for your Spring menu. Look out for locally grown broad beans. We’ve plenty of seasonal dishes on offer in the Café & we serve afternoon tea every day - booking is essential. May is all about the breeding season, so stock up on suet bird food & live mealworms, if you can stand the wriggle!

The countdown is over & our home grown, organic asparagus is ready! Growing asparagus is a labour of love - each spear is harvested by hand when it reaches just the right height. We’ve new season potatoes, carrots, beetroot & salad for your Spring menu. Look out for locally grown broad beans. We’ve plenty of seasonal dishes on offer in the Café & we serve afternoon tea every day - booking is essential. May is all about the breeding season, so stock up on suet bird food & live mealworms, if you can stand the wriggle!

The countdown is over & our home grown, organic asparagus is ready! Growing asparagus is a labour of love - each spear is harvested by hand when it reaches just the right height. We’ve new season potatoes, carrots, beetroot & salad for your Spring menu. Look out for locally grown broad beans. We’ve plenty of seasonal dishes on offer in the Café & we serve afternoon tea every day - booking is essential. May is all about the breeding season, so stock up on suet bird food & live mealworms, if you can stand the wriggle!

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Our goal is to build long-term relationships with every one of our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to understand their objectives and priorities. We know that the world of financial services is complex and can sometimes feel daunting. We will work for you in simplifying the process and we will communicate with you in terms that you will understand.

If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows:

Phone: 01778 342291

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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.

Tips for Safe Outdoor Electrical Maintenance in the Spring

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

Here are some tips for safe outdoor electrical maintenance in the spring:

Inspect Your Outdoor Electrical System:

Start by inspecting your outdoor electrical system, including your outlets, switches, and light fixtures. Look for any signs of damage or wear and tear, such as exposed wires, cracks, or discolouration. If you find any damage, it’s essential to have it repaired or replaced immediately.

Clean Your Outdoor Electrical System:

Next, clean your outdoor electrical system, including your light fixtures and outlets. Remove any debris or dirt that may have accumulated over the winter months. Cleaning your outdoor electrical system can help prevent electrical fires and other hazards.

Test Your Outdoor Electrical System:

Once you’ve inspected and cleaned your outdoor electrical system, it’s time to test it. Turn on your outdoor lights, and make sure they’re working correctly. Test your outdoor outlets to ensure that they’re functioning properly. If you find any issues, contact a professional electrician to have the problem fixed.

Consider Upgrading Your Outdoor Lighting:

Spring is an excellent time to upgrade your outdoor lighting. Consider installing energy-efficient LED lights or motion-activated lights. These lights can help improve the safety and security of your home while reducing your energy consumption and saving you money on your energy bills.

In conclusion, following these tips for safe outdoor electrical maintenance in the spring can help ensure that your outdoor electrical system is functioning correctly and safely.

Contact Alto Electrical today to schedule an electrical inspection or to learn more about our electrical services.

As spring approaches, it’s essential to ensure that your outdoor electrical system is safe and functioning properly.

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Deeping St James Community Primary School

Celebrating British Science Week

We’ve had a fabuous time with lots of extra science investigations and challenges going on across the whole school, from investigations based on the EYFS book, “The Queen’s Knickers” to building rockets and parachutes.

The children were learning about food chains and how living things are connected to each other and had a brilliant time, as did the teachers! We also swapped teachers and did much of our learning outside.

The week included a special day in our wonderful environmental area where our visitor from ‘Lincolnshire Outdoor Learning’ led the children through a series of group challenges, making sure that they found the correct prey and avoided the

Exciting times at Langtoft

Spring has certainly arrived at Langtoft! The arrival of many newly hatched chicks in Foundation Stage has brought much excitement amongst children and adults alike. In addition to this, Reverend Bailey arrived to celebrate the coming of Easter with the whole school.

In Lower Key Stage Two, we had a special visit from Lincolnshire Council to discuss recycling and a workshop to explore the importance of online safety with Year 3.

During the Spring Term, as part of Science Week we have engaged with many visitors and some online too. In Year 5, we had the arrival of our STEM ambassadors to launch rockets, whilst a panel of entomologists engaged the children in Year 3 with their knowledge of insects and their habitats.

In Year 5 and 6, our LEGO League Club enthusiastically took part against primary and secondary schools to win the Judges’ Award. They presented their project and ideas to a panel of judges before competing in a knockout tournament. This club allowed them to develop their team-working skills and programming, with the added fun of using LEGO!

‘grass snakes’ when blindfolded, to really appereciate our other senses. The children also found quite a range of different insects on their bug hunt.

Our STEM club members were a great help, selling a range of different science kits at the ‘Science Gadget Shop’ that we ran after school. It was really popular and lovely to see so many children taking home crystal growing kits, glowing stars or kits to discover gold, and tiny dinosaurs.

During our ‘Celebrations Assembly’ it was great to hear who had achieved the ‘Super Scientist’ certificates from each class, and we also celebrated the ‘Connections’ Poster Competition winners.

Linchfield Community Primary School

Year 4 Fundraising

As part of their PSHRE lessons on Financial Responsibility, Year 4 organised a fundraising event in aid of The Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. They budgeted for and made Easter cakes to sell to children in Years 3, 4 and 5. They sold the cakes for £1 at breaktime and raised a fantastic £110. Well done and thank you to Mrs Donnelly for coming into school on her day off to help the children make the cakes!

Year 2 Design Technology

After apple tasting and choosing their favourite apple in week one, learning cutting skills in week two, looking into nutritional value and how to create a healthier dish in week three, and writing up their own recipe book in week four, the children were finally ready to make their apple lattice dishes! They made good use of linking recent maths skills with weighing out ingredients, and an enjoyable lesson was had by all!

Sports Ambassador Assembly

The Sports Ambassadors from Years 5 and 6 took part in a wonderful assembly with Kai from Inspire+ aimed at promoting kindness and success in sport. The children learnt lines and led the whole school assembly; they read loud and clear and were a credit to the school.

Boys Football

The pupils were fantastic at the Agilitas School Games Football Tournament, winning every game, including a very close 1-0 win against Market Deeping in the final! Our Year 6 boys were brilliant, representing the school well, and should all be proud of their achievements.

Year 5 First Aid Training

In Year 5, we completed First Aid Training. The children learned about ‘DR ABC’ and practised CPR on dummies. This helped to develop our awareness of preserving and saving lives. Following this, Oscar and Matilda created fantastic posters to explain what to do in an emergency. Well done!

Chicks

Foundation children had been learning about lifecycles when some eggs arrived! Observing small cracks appearing, then the hatching of some chicks, the children cared for them, transferring them to a brooder box and began feeding them. Pupils were able to handle the chicks and felt inspired to do some chick artwork.

Events: May 2023

1st - Friends of Bourne Woods “Blossom Day.” Enjoy the blossom in the Community Orchard. Bring a picnic, a blanket or a chair and enjoy the peace and beauty of the orchard. There will be a plant stall and possibly one or two others. 12pm - 3pm, Community Orchard, off Beech Avenue, Bourne. Free, but donations welcome.

2nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Cold Pudding Club at the Oddfellows Hall at 6.30pm. A range of homemade puddings to sample, along with a cuppa at a cost of £2 if you’re just tasting; free if you bring a pudding. To book, call 01778 347876.

5th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Talk, “Reflections of a Retired Schools Inspector,” at the Oddfellows Hall at 2pm inclusive of afternoon tea at a cost of £3. To book, call 01775 722348, as places are limited.

6th - 8th - Baston villagers are invited to help decorate the church for the Coronation weekend. The church will be open for visitors to come and enjoy the decorations all weekend. Additionally on Sunday and Monday afternoons, 2pm – 4 pm, refreshments will be available. Contact Maryon Avery on 07471 198497

6th - Deepings Library closed

7th - Coronation Weekend Fete from noon to 6 pm on the Playing Field in Baston with family-friendly games, stalls, refreshments and a beer tent!

8th - Family Fun Coronation Day -crafts, cakes, trails and fun at Deepings Library: 10am – 2pm - Small charges apply.

8th - St Michael’s Langtoft Coronation afternoon tea 2pm -5pm. Tickets from Langtoft village shop. Adults £7 Children £4.

9th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ with doors opening at 10am. We will hear part 2 of “Becoming a Norland Nanny”. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

10th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Craft Club at the Oddfellows Hall at 10am. All craft items supplied and a cuppa for cost of £3 (making 2 patchwork cards) Contact Georgina to book on 01778 347876, as places are limited.

12th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Toby Wood on “Peterborough’s Blue Plaques” at 7.30 pm in the Community Centre, Market Deeping. Everyone is welcome. Admission £3 for non-members.

13th - Star Wars Day at the Deepings Library. Join them between 10am – 2pm for all things Star Wars - trails, raffle, games, Jedi Training. Meet and greet between 11am - 1.30pm (Stormtrooper, a Jedi and a Mandalorian!)

13th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road. PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

16th - West Deeping Heritage. Instead of their usual venue at the Village Hall, they will meet at Vine House Farm, Main Road, Deeping St Nicholas, PE11 3DG. Join them for the briefest possible Annual General Meeting in the Café at 2pm, followed at 2.30 p.m. by a hosted visit to the barn which houses Nicholas Watts’ collection of old agricultural implements. Numbers are limited so please contact Maggie on 07808 585189 or email wdheritage@hotmail.co.uk.

16th - Deepings Flower Club are delighted to be welcoming Beverley Artis with a demonstration entitled ‘Viva Andalusia,’ at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm. Tea & coffee available. Raffle of all the arrangements. Visitors very welcome £6. Enquiries Sue Boardman (01778 349419).

17th to May 7th - Two new exhibitions open at The Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen. “Life in Colour,” painting and glass by Lorraine Thorpe, who also creates original fused glass sculptures for the home and garden. “Improv,” paintings by Joey Lowe who produces abstract paintings and is creating sculptures for Springfields Gardens. Open 12noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

17th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows “Friendship Lunch” at the Crown Inn in Surfleet, 12.30pm. For further details and to book, call 07714 096801.

20th - The Old Town Hall, Bourne is delighted to welcome back the talented John Hewer (Tony Hancock in “Hancock’s Half Hour-The Lost Tapes”), now playing the man in the Fez! “Just Like That! -The Tommy Cooper Show.” Licensed bar. To book tickets, £12 + booking fee, visit www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events. “Just Like That!” is suitable for years 8+. Please note that the 200-year-old building has limited access and this event is only accessible via stairs.

20th - The Hardy Plant Society, Fenland group, welcomes Joe Whitehead, the head gardener at Burghley who will talk on “Changes at Burghley.”

2.30pm at Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ. 2.30pm. Non-members welcome, £3. For further details, contact Angie on, 07484 157650 or janda.salix@gmail.com

20th – ‘Cake and Bacon Butty Morning’ at St Michael’s Langtoft: 10am-1pm. Cakes, bacon butties, Lucky Dip table. All welcome.

Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in your events please contact her via hilary@ discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

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25th - Traditional music and song at The Barn in Baston: “Granny’s Attic” (a folk trio who play English traditional and original material with verve and energy in their own inimitable style, delivering fantastic music.) Admission £15, bring your own drinks. Reservations and further details about concerts at The Barn contact Alan and Maggie on 07526 742289, 01778 560497 or by email on a.wood571@btinternet.com.

25th - 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 welcome and all styles accepted, acoustic only. Contact Lawrence Haydock 01733 253347.

25th - DSJ WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall with doors opening at 7pm. As DSJ WI celebrates its 70th birthday we will learn more of its history. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

25th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows “Surprise Bingo” at the Oddfellows Hall at 2pm. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 or David 0n 01778 347876 to book.

26th - Movies at the Old Town Hall, Bourne. “A Man Called Otto,” (Cert 15) starring Tom Hanks. A funny, heart-warming story about the human condition and how some families come from the most unexpected places. 6.15pm for a 7pm start, 10 min interval, licensed bar, drinks can be taken upstairs. All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project. Tickets £5.50 plus booking fee from www. bournetownhall.org.uk/events. Please note that the 200-year-old old building has limited access and this event is only accessible via stairs.

29th - Glinton Horticultural Society “Plant Sale” at Glinton Village Hall, 10am – 12pm.

31st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows “Let’s Do Lunch,” at Thorney Golf Club 12.30pm. Tel. 01778 560059 to book as places are limited.

July 14th – Sixties’ hitmakers, The Fourmost supported by the Harper Brothers (sons of comedy legend Bobby Ball) play The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough PE1 2AS. Tickets £13.50 available from the club or by phoning 01778 700226.

SEATERCISE – Chair Based Exercise classes:

Tuesdays - 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Langtoft Village Hall - £5

Thursdays - 1:30-2:30pm

The Deepings Community Centre - £5

Contact: Yvonne at YK Fitness – 07894 504195

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Market Deeping Model Railway Club: It’s for Youngsters Too!

Market Deeping Model Railway Club has a growing youth section which is split into two age ranges. Meetings for teenage modellers are on Tuesday evenings, whilst meetings for younger ones are early evening on Thursdays. Further information on how the sessions work, timings and how to find the club are available from the club and charity’s Safeguarding Officer, Aileen Frisby (aileenfrisby@hotmail.co.uk), or Chairman, Peter Davies (chairman@ mdmrc.org).

The sessions centre around the club’s large test track on which members can run in or test their locomotives, pulling long trains of goods and passenger stock. We shall also be starting some “How to” sessions with the younger ones, showing them how to design a layout, lay track, how to ballast it, make buildings to go alongside the track and, finally, how to achieve the best scenic effects.

Currently, two layouts are under construction in which our younger members will play a part when the club takes them to exhibition. The first, a small N gauge layout uses 12-volt DC analogue control. The other, a

00 gauge layout, uses the latest digital technology through which trains will be controlled wirelessly, using laptops and mobile phones.

Later this year, the club will hold a series of one-day, skill-based workshops for adult modellers on aspects of modelling. Information and booking details of those workshops (which are open to non-members) will be available, after the Exhibition on May 13th – 14th from the club and charity’s Training Manager, Paul Gosden (paulwgosden@gmail. com). Places will be limited, and sessions will be ‘hands on’. We want participants to benefit from doing, rather than just watching it being done!

Jacob leads from the front for Deepings Swimming Club

Boys club captain, Jacob Briers led by example at the swimming meet in Rugby at the end of March, by placing top three in all seven of his events as Deepings SC brought home eighteen medals. The squad of ten shared six gold, six silver and six bronze medals at the highly competitive Rugby SC open meet, racing against swimmers from twenty-five other clubs. Completing the boys’ medals tally were James Cash, Oliver Shepherd, Lewis Tarver, Jack Bell, and William Burdock.

While medals were less abundant

for the girls, there were nevertheless some outstanding performance and huge personal bests. Lottie Jenkinson and Eloise Walker won medals, whilst Lucy Jenkinson and Isabella Reynolds produced impressive performances.

Head Coach, Sam Peeroo, said: “All ten swimmers should be very proud of their efforts. Everyone achieved personal bests and showed real improvement in their skills across a range of strokes and distances. I’m delighted by their performances.”

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