Welcome to your August issue...
This month we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of ‘Discovering Magazines’. In two decades, a staggering total of 709 issues will have been delivered across our wide distribution area of South Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire. The ‘Discovering Magazines’ journey began in August 2004 with ‘The Whittlesey Advertiser’ which was to merge with ‘Discover Whittlesey’ and re-launch as ‘Discovering Whittlesea’ in 2009.
September 2011 saw ‘Discovering Bourne’ established by publisher Andy Armstrong. Two years later, “Discovering March” appeared, followed in July 2015 by “Discovering the Deepings”, and “Discovering Wisbech” in May 2018. Andy Armstrong is “still going strong” as Operations Director. In July 2013, I became Sales Director, and a year later, John Schwarz was appointed as Group Editor.
Since then, our happy team of talented designers, sales and accounts personnel and willing contributors have worked tirelessly to produce magazines which serve to inform, advise and entertain; we now publish and distribute over 48,000 magazines a month. Here’s to the future!
Claire x
With the Olympic Games almost here, the summer of sport continues to cause delight and despair in equal measure. Departing England coach, Gareth Southgate almost managed a knighthood and a silver trophy. Still, it’s cricket season, so farewell to football post-mortems. England’s ladies seem invincible right now and it’s fascinating to see our men handing out the same treatment to the West Indies that we had to endure from them for decades! Sport has a way of doing that … so maybe, just maybe, “football’s coming home” from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America?
In the meantime, there will be plenty more “Discovering Magazines” coming your way as we enter our third decade in business – more ‘Dad one-liners’ like these:
• When she mixed up the herbs with the fish, I told her it was neither the thyme nor the plaice.
• I’m still waiting for my copy of “How to Avoid Online Scams” to arrive. I ordered it six weeks ago!
Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET
Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214
Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
Group Editor John Schwarz | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
Design Graham Copestake | Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Richard Hallam
Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 | marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com
Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk 4............. Schools News. 6 ............. Recipe of the Month. 9 Sing for Life 2024.
Sales Sallyanne Davis 07737 026594 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk
12 Beauty Within You.
14 ........... Deep-in Aesthetics: Skin Boosters.
16 Will & Probate Services.
20 Financial Affairs with Finova Money.
22 Gardening Tips for August.
23 .......... Afternoon Tea at Waterside Garden Centre.
24 Path Mortgages: Beat the Broker competition.
26 Vine House Farm Shop and Café.
31-33 .... Summer Treasure Hunt: Win £50.
34 Local History.
42-43 Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.
46-47 Lincolnshire Resin Drives.
48 .......... Schools News.
49 Twenty years of Discovering Magazines.
50 Join The Glebe Singers. 51 ........... Bjorn Again at Grimsthorpe Castle. 52-53 What’s on: Events guide. 59-62 Businesses directory.
With thanks to Richard Ash, Peter Baker, Deepings Heritage, Rob Schwarz, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.
Deadline details
Copy deadline for the September issue is Friday 9th August 2024.
Discovering Deeping is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.
Baston CE Primary School
Our children were lucky to have a Water Safety Collective Worship given by Billie’s Fins Swim School, from Spalding. Billie talked to the children about having fun whilst staying safe, what they should do if they got into trouble and how to help if they come across someone who was struggling in water.
Baston’s wonderful PTA offered all the teachers a gift for ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’ and our Year 1 teacher decided that the most fun way to spend that would be at the park with an icecream van! It was a glorious day, and we all had a fantastic time celebrating the end of our year together.
On June 7th, the Year 5s went to the Curve Theatre in Leicester to watch a performance of “The Boy at the Back of the Class” by Onjali Q. Raúf. The children had read the book earlier in the school year. It was an amazing performance that captivated us all right from the start. The children were superbly behaved so
William Hildyard Primary School
This has been an extremely busy term. The children have enjoyed many events including Sports Day, a residential trip to Aylmerton in Norfolk (see picture), and a trip out to Lincoln Cathedral to take part in The Church Schools Festival.
The Year 5 and 6 pupils entertained the whole school with a fantastic performance of their end-of-year show, ‘Shakespeare Rocks’. It was a superb concert with lots of great singing, acting and dancing and a great opportunity for our Year 6 pupils to really let their lights shine before they move on to secondary school.
At the end of June, the school received an ungraded inspection from OFSTED. We have now received our final report and are extremely proud to have maintained our status as a “Good” school. This is a real testament to all the hard work put in by all of the children and staff at school – well done everybody!
much so that Lorraine Douglas, the Schools and Partnerships Manager at the Curve Theatre, emailed the school to comment on how impressed she was on how the children engaged with the story and characters on stage. A star audience for a star performance!
Our EYFS children were recently joined by two Community Champions from Tescos. The ladies brought in various different fruit items which the children spent time making into fruit faces whilst discussing healthy foods. After creating the faces, the children were able to eat their way through all the fruit.
Market Deeping Community Primary School
Kicking off some fundraising with a “Pedal for P.E.” event in June. All the teachers took turns riding exercise bikes to see how far they could get throughout the day. Students and parents have been sponsoring them to raise £5,000 for new P.E. equipment, to include new benches; mats; and gymnastics and balance equipment. The staff cycled 471km which is as far as travelling from London to Paris!
Mr Ratchford said, “It was a great way to raise money for much-needed funds to support our sports offer in school. We are very grateful to everyone who donated and to all the staff. Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the day; It was a real achievement to cycle as far as from London to Paris, ready for the Olympics.”
Donations on their GoFundMe are currently at £17,511 which is fantastic! Donations can still be made in cash, or online at https://gofund.me/ bbd65448.
Strawbe y Ice Lo ies EASY-PEASY
The kids
Ingredients
150g fresh strawberries
90g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
500g tub of low-fat natural yogurt
100g melted white chocolate
60g sugar balls or strands
You will need
6 or 8 ice lolly moulds
6 or 8 ice lolly sticks
will love these
(adults too!) and they are so simple to make. Perfect for those sunny afternoons spent in the garden...
Method
1 Put the strawberries, caster sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl. Crush the fruit until roughly broken up and the sugar has dissolved.
2 Mix in the low-fat natural yogurt. Pour into the ice-lolly moulds and freeze. Once frozen, take them out of the moulds and dip the tips of the lollies in the melted white chocolate, then quickly dip them in the sugar balls or strands. Serve as soon as they set!
Tip: You could swap the strawberries for other fresh berries like blackberries or raspberries instead!
Sing For Life and Raise Money for Sue Ryder
Launching in September, Sing for Life 2024 are seeking over forty local women to take part in a ten-week pop-up singing project, working towards a fantastic live performance event at The Cresset on November 14th, supporting charity partner Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. You’ll learn to sing, meet new people, challenge yourself, perform live on stage AND raise money for this much-loved local charity!
Absolutely no previous singing experience is needed, just a willingness to get stuck in. Over one hundred brave women took part in Sing for Life 2023, and gave the performance of their lives, raising nearly £14,000 for the charity, a fantastic total and more than the project has ever raised before! For most of them, this was their first experience of rehearsing and singing as part of a group, and of performing in public. The project kicks off with introduction sessions on Thursday
September 5th 7pm-9pm, Friday 6th 7pm-9pm and Saturday 7th 2pm-4pm at The John Mansfield Campus, Dogsthorpe, PE1 4HX. Please call/email first to register and book your timeslot. (Don’t worry, this is NOT an audition; it’s just an opportunity to find out more and get involved.)
For more information, please visit www.peterboroughsings.org.uk, call 01733 425194 or email info@peterboroughsings.org.uk
The Sing for Life concert will be at The Cresset, Peterborough on Thursday November 14th (7.30pm).
HNC Foot Health Care Taking Giant Strides Over Six Years!
aving been established by Ryan Clements and James North in Bourne, NC Foot Health has become one of the leading providers of foot care in the area. In the last year, diversification on a grand scale has taken place, with sports massage, reflexology and ear wax removal services being added to this thriving company’s offering.
Sleaford cater for an increasingly wide client base.
Clinic Director, Ryan Clements trained at the SMAE Institute and is one of four qualified Foot Health Practitioners.
Claire Neal qualified as a Foot Health Practitioner in February 2020. Her decade of experience in healthcare means that she is confident in treating more senior patients with other ongoing medical conditions.
Julie Hancock trained at the SMAE Institute in 2008 and is now an established Foot Health Practitioner.
Julie Walton joined the team in March 2022 and specializes in foot health care.
Alex Atkinson graduated in Podiatry in 2015 and now splits her time between clinical work, Care Home and home visits.
David McKee is a seasoned sports therapist and reflexologist who brought his wealth of experience to NC Foot Health in March 2023.
Julia Brown is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) and boasts a rich career as a Hearing Aid Audiologist, with an additional five years specializing in ear microsuction.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Nail Cutting Diabetic Foot Checks Thickened and Fungal Nail Treatment Removal of Corns and Calluses
Verruca Treatment Ingrowing Toenail Removal
Nail Surgery
Verruca Needling
Gait Analysis
3D Printed Bespoke Insoles NEW SERVICES FOR 2024
Ear Wax Removal Sports Massage
Reflexology
Wednesday - Thursday NC Foot Health Sleaford 40 Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PN 01778 420324 Tuesday - Saturday NC Foot Health Bourne 18 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AB 01778 422886
NC Foot Health Oundle 7 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BA 01832 272534
Monday - Saturday
Ryan Clements Claire Neal Julie Hancock Julie Walton
Alex Atkinson
David McKee
Julia Brown
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Relax • Renew Revive
Following 12 very successful years in the Marriott Hotel, Beauty Within You has relocated and moved back home to Deeping St James.
After the birth of her daughter Bethany, Emma felt the time was right to make the transition and is excited to bring her experience and skills to her home town. With over 17 years experience in the Beauty/Spa industry, including time spent working at some prestigious spas, including Ragdale Hall, Emma is looking forward to the next exciting chapter in her life.
Emma's hands are written in legend and Emma is well known in and around Peterborough for her craft and healing hands. Over the years she has also had the stars through the doors, massaging the likes of 'John Bishop', footballers and coaches including 'Sam Allardyce'.
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What are Skin Boosters!
Skin boosters are injectables that improve skin texture, elasticity, hydration and overall appearance. They can stimulate collagen production, improving fine lines and wrinkles. Treatments involve injecting hyaluronic acid (a soft, gel-like substance), under the skin which then improves the skin’s elasticity and firmness. They are extremely good at improving hydration and can be used on all types of skin areas and skin types. The most common areas to treat are the face, neck, cheek and hands.
What is Profhilo?
Profhilo is an injectable rejuvenation treatment and is one that is loved by celebrities, and, unlike dermal fillers, it is not designed to add volume to the skin or restrict movement in the facial muscles. It is often called the ‘five-point facelift’ as the injections are given in five particular places each side of the face which then all flow together. As we age, the skin naturally loses its firmness, and most people begin to see the effects of hyaluronic acid depletion as they reach their thirties. Profhilo is the perfect treatment for anyone looking to counteract this. It can also be used to improve the appearance of the skin around the neck, décolletage and hands.
To achieve the best, long-lasting results, two sessions of Profhilo are recommended, four weeks apart, and the best results will be visible four weeks after the second treatment.
TREATMENTS WE OFFER
Dermal fillers ✦ Lip fillers ✦ Bunny lines
Downturned corners of the mouth ✦ Gummy smiles
Profhilo (turkey neck) ✦ Hay fever injections
Fat dissolving ✦ Vitamin B12 injections
Anti-wrinkle treatments ✦ Hand rejuvenation
Smokers' lines ✦ Profhilo (five-point face lift)
Vitamin D injections ✦ Under eye treatments
Brow lift ✦ Cheek filler ✦ Excessive sweating
✦ Masseter Botox (teeth grinding) ✦
A maintenance session is then advised once every six months.
What is Seventy Hyal?
Seventy Hyal is also a version of a skin booster and, when choosing between Seventy Hyal and Profhilo, it’s crucial to consider your individual needs and goals. It again is injected into five points on the facial structure so that it can cover and reach the whole of the face. If you prioritise intense hydration and wrinkle reduction, Seventy Hyal is the ideal choice, but if you seek overall skin remodelling and enhanced texture, then Profhilo would be your preferred choice and is able to give a more comprehensive rejuvenation of the skin.
Cost is also a factor worth considering, as Seventy Hyal is a much more competitively priced choice as it’s almost half the price of the Profhilo and it would allow you to revisit the treatment on a more frequent basis.
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It’s the Holidays
Time to Make a Plan and Win One
Ilove the summer, and I love my holidays even more; just ask anyone who knows me. July and August are always a really interesting time for our business.
The good news is that less people die in the summer months (it really comes down to the warmer weather), so our probate team all get to enjoy some well-deserved downtime. But, for our consultants and our drafting teams, it is a different story.
There are two schools of thought when it comes to the summer and doing your planning. The first and most prevalent is that “it is sunny outside so nothing bad is going to happen so I can leave any planning for later”. This is a really popular option because the statistics show that two thirds of people don’t have a valid, up-to-date will. However, the most interesting thing for me must be the dozens of people every year who contact us and want their will written urgently as they are just about to fly away on holiday. It is always at short notice, (“we are away next week” is an oftheard refrain) and they are always convinced the plane is going to drop out of the sky!
NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal
Now the truth is you are probably at far more risk staying at home than you are taking a flight, but we appreciate that things can go wrong, so we always try to accommodate the nervous flyers that come to us to make their plans.
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Often, we can turn around documents in less than twenty-four hours if they are really urgent.
But of course, the best advice is to make your plans, (both for holidays and for life) well in advance. Avoid a rush and take the time to understand and get the right plans in place. That’s where we can help best, with professional advice from trained advisors who will help you to make the right decisions for you and your family.
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You can call us at any time, but just for July and August we are offering any new client who signs up with us a chance to win a city break for two as a thank-you from W & P Legal.
To stand a chance of winning, just call us on 01778 252301, book in with one of our team and get those plans sorted, once and for all.
Happy Holidays!
W & P Legal Unit 4 | The Stirling Centre | Market Deeping | PE6 8EQ Telephone: 01778 252301 E-mail: advice@wplegal.co.uk www.wplegal.co.uk
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH ADVICE SERVICE
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 you travel.
3 WHAT VACCINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
● Cholera ● Hepatitis A ● Hepatitis B ● Japanese encephalitis ● Meningitis ACWY ● Rabies ● Tick-borne encephalitis
● Typhoid ● Yellow fever ● And many more
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Chicken Pox, Meningitis and MMR
Financial Planning under a Labour Government
In this month’s edition, I want to address some of the key financial planning considerations now that we have a new Labour government. With new policies and potential changes on the horizon, it's important to reassess and adjust your financial plans accordingly.
Tax Change and Your Investments
One of the significant changes the new Labour government might introduce is tax reform, particularly targeting higher earners and capital gains. If you have investments, it's crucial to stay informed about potential changes to Capital Gains Tax and dividend taxation.
To mitigate potential tax hikes, consider using your annual ISA allowance to shield your investments from tax. With a £20,000 annual limit, ISAs are a great place for tax-efficient investing. Additionally, reviewing your investment strategy and considering tax-efficient funds or tax-relief options could be beneficial.
Pension Planning
Labour's approach to pensions might include revisiting the state pension age and reviewing tax-relief on pension contributions, especially for higher earners. Making use of your pension contributions within the current tax-relief framework could be a wise move.
The annual allowance stands at £60,000 or total annual earnings, whichever is lower, and contributing now could lock in valuable tax-relief. You may also wish to consider diversifying your retirement savings, potentially incorporating other investment vehicles to ensure a well-rounded retirement plan.
* A pension cannot typically be accessed until age 55 (57 from April 2028). Investments carry risk.
Property Market
Labour has historically focused on housing reforms, including increased support for first-time buyers and potential changes to property taxes. This could impact both property owners and prospective buyers.
If you’re planning to buy a property, staying informed about any new government schemes or changes to stamp duty is crucial. For existing property owners, particularly those with buy-to-let investments, it’s important to review your portfolio. Potential changes to tax-relief on mortgage interest or rent controls could affect your overall returns.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Labour may also review Inheritance Tax (IHT) policies, possibly tightening rules or adjusting thresholds. Reviewing your estate planning strategies is prudent. Making use of annual gift allowances, setting up trusts, and considering life insurance policies written in trust are effective ways to manage potential IHT liabilities.
Engaging with a financial planner to ensure your estate plan is robust and tax-efficient under potential new regulations is highly recommended.
What next?
Please scan the QR code to see how I may be able to help. See you next month. rob.schwarz@finovamoney.co.uk
with Rob Schwarz
with Rob Schwarz
National Allotment Week (August 12th –18th) celebrates these green spaces and the benefits they have for our health, our wellbeing and the planet! This year’s theme is Celebrating Biodiversity on UK Allotments.
Encouraging Pollinators and Wildlife
To encourage “good” wildlife you could:
• Swap the use of chemicals for natural remedies.
• Build or create different habitats such as insect hotels, hedgehog homes, worm farms and bird boxes.
• If space allows, create a small pond.
• Grow a mix of different plants to provide food, shelter and habitats for wildlife.
• Grow some nectar-rich flowers such as lavender, geraniums, sage and oregano.
Pest and Disease Control
• Keep soil healthy.
• Rotate crops.
• Never compost infected crops.
• Use natural remedies to tackle pests –(plenty of ides to be found online).
Companion Planting
• Varying your planting, whether vegetables, fruit or flowers, which helps prevent the build-up of soil diseases.
Jobs for August include:
• Potted strawberry runners can be transplanted into a sunny, fertile spot where you have not grown them for at least three years.
• Cut to the ground all summer fruiting raspberry canes that have borne fruit this year and tie in the new green canes that will produce next year’s fruit.
• Outdoor tomatoes should have their growth stopped by the middle of the month – nip out the leading growing shoot just above the highest truss. Continue pinching out and do not forget to provide support for the plants as they become more heavily laden – also for cucumbers, peppers and even fruit trees.
• Keep earthing up potatoes to prevent the tubers being exposed.
• Dig over any spaces that have been left from harvesting crops, where you could grow green manure such as clover or vetch.
• The planting of vegetables and flowers/plants together that will be beneficial for the others’ growth. It may be that one will deter certain pests that will likely eat the leaves of the other. They may help with pollination and to fight disease. Some will help to attract pollinators.
• Some ideas: Mint (deters pests with its strong aroma), Nasturtiums (deter blackfly, Cabbage white butterfly and other pests), Allium family (deter carrot fly and pests due to their pungent smell) and radishes (deter pests and aphids).
Soil Health
Create a fertile, biologically active soil by:
• Adding well-rotted natural materials, such as homemade compost.
• Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the top of the canes as this will encourage growth lower down.
• As space becomes available, you can plant overwintering crops such as Brussels sprouts, spring cabbage and winter cauliflowers. Cabbage seeds can be planted in a temporary bed or in pots or modules – cover them with nets to keep off the birds and caterpillars.
• For harvesting in the autumn and beyond, you could sow lettuce (keep out of the glare of direct sun), rocket, spring onion, radish plus winter salads, including mibuna, mizuna, mustard leaf and lamb’s lettuce.
Now, let’s hope for some summer sunshine!
Afternoon Tea at
Waterside Restaurant
Afternoon Tea is a Great British tradition of an afternoon meal of sandwiches, a selection of cakes & of course tea.
Afternoon Tea: £19.99pp, or 2 for £35
Afternoon Tea with Prosecco: £24.99pp or 2 for £45
What’s Included:
A tasty selection of treats made in our own bakery including fresh finger sandwiches, delicious mini cakes, pork pie, fruit & cheese scones with jam & clotted cream & Lincolnshire plum bread served with Lincolnshire Poacher cheese. Then choose from your choice of a pot of Lincolnshire tea or a cup of coffee.
Available daily from 12:00pm. Bookings only | 48 hours notice is required.
Enjoy the perfect get-together at Waterside Restaurant with our traditional Lincolnshire-inspired Afternoon Tea. Ideal for a catch-up with your loved ones or to celebrate something special. Contact Emma or Hazel for all your booking enquiries on: 01778 560 000 or, emma@wgc1.com ~ The perfect gift... Book today in-store ~
“Beat the Broker” Competition
Are you ready to take on the challenge and see if we can beat your current mortgage deal? At Path Mortgages, we’re excited to launch our “Beat the Broker” competition, inspired by the spirit of the Olympics. Here’s how it works:
Competition Details:
1. Terms & Conditions:
➜ You must have received a new mortgage illustration or offer within the last six months to compete.
➜ The offer must not involve porting cases or Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgages.
➜ You need to complete a full appointment with an adviser at Path Mortgages.
➜ You must qualify for the mortgage illustration you have been presented with.
➜ The postcode of the property must start with PE.
➜ The deadline to apply is October 1st, 2024.
➜ This offer can be withdrawn at any time without notice.
➜ You must be a new client to Path Mortgages Ltd.
➜ This offer is available for a maximum of two mortgages.
➜ Any remuneration will be sent within twenty-one days.
2. How We Compare:
We measure the cost of the mortgage using the following formula:
Monthly Payment × Length of initial period + Fees – Cashback
For example:£550 per month x 60 months (5-yearfixed) + £999 - £500 cashback.
3. The Challenge:
If we cannot beat your current mortgage illustration or offer based on the cost measure above, we will offer you £100.
Take the challenge and let us show you how we can offer you the best mortgage deal available. Book your appointment with one of our expert advisers today and see if you can “Beat the Broker”!
What’s available in August..
We welcome the return of our sunflowers in August! Always a spectacle & well worth joining a farm tour to view them. Our very own organic sweetcorn will be available in the Farm Shop - delicious on a BBQ along with a convenient BBQ pack from our in-store butchery run by Grasmere Farm. If weather permits outside eating is a must, so enjoy an afternoon tea on the deck overlooking the Wildlife Garden & Pond. Our Sunflower Cabin will serving hot & cold drinks, cakes & snacks, offering Thaymar ice-cream from our new ice cream cart. It’s a good time to give your feeders & feeding station a good clean too!
MON-SAT 8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM
Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM
Email: enquiries@tradelinkinstallations.co.uk Website: www.tradelinkinstallations.co.uk
Find the summer items in participating shop windows and
Write down the name of a participating shop below
FIND A PARTICIPATING SHOP
Crowland Carpets
Briggs Residential
Deeping Television
DT Stoves
Shampooch Grooming
Riverside Beads
Markey’s Wee Barber Shop
Oakwoods Beebys
Winkworth
Pet’s Pantry
Lilli’s Tea Room
Liberty Partnership
Linfords
The Little Sewing Shop
Private Kollection
Willow & Grace
Empire Gym
Deeping Bed Shop
Cafe Mills
DJs Barber Shop
The Stage
RSPCA Shop
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TEL:
The Wise Woman of Deeping
Two hundred years ago, Lucy Barber’s house in Towngate East was a magnet for people who believed that her fortunetelling skills would solve their problems. Carriers’ carts from Stamford regularly brought two or three visitors at a time, from as far away as Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
Her speciality was helping to recover money or personal items which had been lost or stolen. She predicted where they could be found, and became known as a “wise woman” for her insights, which customers paid money to hear. Sceptics thought she took advantage of gullible people, and in November 1822 she appeared before magistrates at Bourne, charged with extorting money under pretence of foretelling future events.
James Odell, a hat maker in Market Deeping was puzzled why his business seemed to be losing money, even though trade had not declined. He regularly attended local markets, leaving his wife Mary in charge of the shop, and discovered a letter addressed to her from Lucy Barber, referring to payments for consultations. He learned that Mrs Barber had predicted he would be dead within twelve months, when his wife would soon find a new husband! He obtained a warrant for the wise woman’s arrest.
Mrs Barber was convicted, but freed on condition that she paid court expenses and promised not to offend again.
After the Stamford Mercury publicised her downfall with the aim of discrediting her fortune-telling,
she visited their office the next day to deny she had ever claimed to be a wise woman. She was clearly a strong character, aged about forty, who they described as “a well-dressing, good-looking woman”. Her husband was a carpenter and joiner, from a long-established Deeping family.
Mr Odell did not die during the following year. In 1825 he was an insolvent debtor in gaol at Lincoln Castle, while distressed people continued to congregate at Lucy Barber’s home. She seems to have had a good understanding of human nature which enabled her to predict likely outcomes, without needing supernatural powers - but one of her near neighbours was credited with foretelling his own death.
Robert Wade, an elderly man, ordered his own coffin to be made and asked for it to be ready by Sunday, 24th June 1827. While drinking with friends a few days earlier, he said he did not expect to live beyond that date, and after eating his breakfast on the Sunday, he duly died in his chair. An inquest recorded the cause as a Visitation of God.
Lucy Barber remained in Towngate East until her death at the age of seventy-five in 1853. Whether she had retired from fortune-telling is not clear, but an obituary described her as well-known as the wise woman of Deeping, so her reputation lived on.
Towngate East, around 1910
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Holiday time is here at last! Maybe a ‘staycation’ or an overseas trip is on the cards? But how do you look after those devices like laptops and PCs that will most likely be staying at home?
Home insurance and/or travel insurance will cover most cases of theft or accidental damage (be sure to check your policy) but it's still a good practice to take a few simple steps to make sure your devices are as safe as they can be.
• Backup your devices. It’s so simple and it should be something you do regularly anyway. Make it a priority to get everything backed up before you leave. Accidents happen and it’s easy to lose all your important data with just the slip of a hand. Don't just back up to the cloud; consider having a backup to a separate hard drive.
• Update your software. Making sure you have up-to-date security software is paramount!
• Secure your devices. Use a PIN, pattern lock or 2-factor authentication. Don’t forget to add security authentication to your laptops and PCs and please think carefully about any passwords you are using.
• Be wary of which Wi-Fi you connect to. It's tempting to connect to any free Wi-Fi when you’re away and save using up your valuable data allowance but really think carefully before connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi. There’s a huge risk that your devices could be hacked, sensitive data stolen or get infected with malware.
• Be careful what you share on social media. If you make your photos public, any thieves will be able to take advantage of your absence. Why not check who sees your posts and consider making it private to friends only, so you know only those you trust can see where you are?
Safe Local Trades member Ben from File Genie and his team can offer a wealth of advice and support whether updating your software and backing up your devices or if you think your device is not operating correctly. Get in touch here www.safelocaltrades.com/PE/peterborough/
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Langtoft Primary School
During the last few months, Langtoft Primary School have participated in many fantastic activities. Foundation Stage went on a fun visit to Hamerton Zoo and Year 2 spent a day at the Sealife Centre in Hunstanton, where they saw many interesting sea creatures.
In July, parents were invited to a “stay and play” afternoon, so they could get a real taste of our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) sessions and experience all the fun it brings to playtimes. Continuing with OPAL, we would like to thank the Deeping Round Table for their generous donation, without which we would not have our huge sandpit which was helped to be built by Dan Needham of Paddock
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and Mr Charity. Despite the hot weather, we had a successful Sports Day on the Pavilion field. Both Key Stage1 and Key Stage 2’s scores were added together, and it resulted in the Yellow Team winning. So, overall, a successful term was had by all at Langtoft! Report by Astrid and Eloise (Year 6).
As a Silver ‘Lincolnshire Reading Pledge’ school, we promote reading for pleasure and are always striving to update our class libraries. We have recently raised money through a sponsored read and book fair to buy new books for our children to enjoy. Thank you to all the parents and carers who made this possible. We raised £660 that we can spend on new books!
Deeping St James Primary School are delighted to share the news that one of our Year 4 teachers, Mrs Glover, was nominated for the “Term Times Class Teacher of the Year Award” for 2024. We found out just before our School Sports Day that she was officially the winner of this award! Mrs Glover received an overwhelming number of nominations, with parents rushing to praise both her teaching skills and the way she has supported the children in her class.
Head Teacher, Mr. Westley, said the Term Times Award is a fitting acknowledgement and recognition for Mrs Glover’s outstanding contribution to both the school and especially her class. He commented, “She has always been determined to ensure all the children in her class receive the best possible education and enjoy their time in school. The award just shows what all her colleagues already knew – what a brilliant, caring teacher she is!”
One of the numerous comments from parents was one from Jenny Purdy, describing Mrs Glover as her children’s “School Mum” and adding, “I am extremely grateful that the school has such a caring, inspiring teacher”.
Presently, there are limited places available at Deeping St James CPS. Please contact the school office for details on 01778 342314.
Linchfield Academy
Linchfield Academy are thrilled to report that they have been accepted into the Tesco Community Grants Scheme for July, August, and September!
The school opened in 1980 and the playground areas have been much loved over the years by so many pupils. Unfortunately, the ‘wear and tear’ is now taking its toll with old playground markings being no longer visible. An injection of fun is therefore required to re-engage the children once more. Play is as important to a child’s development as their classroom lessons. With children playing outdoors less and less outside of school, it is more important than ever that we provide an exciting space for them to play.
To help Linchfield Academy raise funds for their playground markings project, you can vote for them in all these Tesco stores: Market Deeping; Dogsthorpe; Stamford; Werrington; Chadburn.
Thank you for your support!
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The Glebe Singers, who will be celebrating their 25th birthday shortly, have just completed another very successful year of singing.
With performances over the past months at Langtoft, Bourne and Peakirk, together with entertaining residents at local care homes last Christmas, they are already receiving requests to perform in different venues throughout the area. The choir has gone from strength to strength in number over the year and every single member, whether long-standing or a more recent newcomer, has contributed to make the Glebe Singers the strong choir that it is today.
At their recent concerts, audiences were able to enjoy a wide range of music - from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Gershwin; Rachmaninov to Copland; and more traditional pieces, such as ‘Dance to Your Daddy’ and ‘The Wellerman’.
The choir can be found rehearsing on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9pm during school term time at The Green School (PE6 8DA - opposite St. Guthlac’s Church in Market Deeping). They are currently taking a well-deserved rest over the summer holidays but will be back there from September 4th.
Whether you can read music or not and think that you might like to sing in a choir, they would love to meet you. Rehearsals are guaranteed to be a fun and social occasion, and you will be assured of a warm welcome, even if it is just to pop in and see if they are the choir you might like to be a part of.
More information can be found on their website www.glebesingers.org, their Facebook page, by contacting Chairman Derek Harris on 07789 357354 or 01733 574311 or by emailing glebesingers@gmail.com.
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Find us at The Green School, Market Deeping (opp St. Guthlac’s Church) from 7.30 until 9pm.
You can follow us on Facebook, email us at glebesingers@gmail. com or have a look on our website glebesingers.org
Alternatively contact Chairman: Derek Harris on 07789 357354 or 01733 574311
Come and join us where the experience, enjoyment and satisfaction is everything!
Mamma Mia! Australian ABBA Show, “Bjorn Again” to Play at Grimsthorpe Castle
Saturday August 17th sees Grimsthorpe Castle playing host to the top ABBA show, “Björn Again”, having already played at such prestigious venues as Wembley Arena, the Royal Albert Hall, the London Palladium, Hyde Park and even Glastonbury!
“Bjorn Again” was founded in Melbourne, Australia, in 1988 by director and musician, Rod Stephen, as a light-hearted parody of Swedish superstars, ABBA. The show rapidly became a brand in its own right and has since achieved cult status.
Having been acknowledged by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus as the show that single-handedly initiated the ABBA revival in the late 1980s and early ’90s, “Bjorn Again” is without doubt one of the most successful shows of its type. It has been performed
over five thousand times in more than seventy countries!
At the spectacular setting of Grimsthorpe, come along and enjoy all the ABBA hits, from ‘Waterloo’ to ‘Mamma Mia’ and the unforgettable ‘Dancing Queen.’
Tickets are available at www.ents24. com/bourne-events/grimsthorpe-castleand-park/bjorn-again/7019462.
Events: August 2024
2nd - Children’s Dragon Dance Workshop at Burghley House, £15 per child – all children must be accompanied by an adult (max 2 - no ticket required) For times of sessions visit www.burghley.co.uk.
3rd, 24th and 31st - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft, is open for coffee, tea, toast and biscuits: 10.30am till 12.30pm.
4th - Deepings Raft Race. First race at 11am, presentations at 4.30pm at the Iron Horse Ranch House. Lots of stalls, food and fun!
4th - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm01778 57142.
4th and every Sunday - Easton Walled Garden’s “Dog Days”, a chance to enjoy the gardens with man’s best friends!
6th - First Tuesday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Afternoon from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Deeping Community Centre.
6th - Ploughman’s Lunch 12noon, Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. £4. Book with David on 01778 347876.
6th,13th,20th – “Time Travel Tuesdays” at Burghley House. Find out what life was like hundreds of years ago through interactive activities and exciting storytelling from costumed historical characters. Making learning fun, our Time Travel Tuesdays will spark curiosity with fascinating historical insights and hands-on experiences. The recommended age for all Time Travel Tuesday workshops is 7 to 13 years. Tickets £5. Children must be accompanied by one adult (no charge). For further information visit www.burghley.co.uk
7th -28th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery’s two new exhibitions open. “Woodland Reflections” is an exhibition of acrylics, oils and watercolours by Lisa Banks, whose images explore the relationship between flora and fauna. The second exhibition is “Landscapes and Whimsical Textiles: Fabric Mixed Media and Textiles” by Hazel Cox. Working with recycled fabric and found objects and inspired by scenes and places visited, Hazel creates quirky scenes bringing her imagination to life on fabric. Open from 12noon – 5 pm. Tuesday to Sunday, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission Free. www.willoughbygallery.com.
8th - Wind in the Willows, outdoor theatre at Grimsthorpe Castle. Join Boxtree Productions as they perform Kenneth Grahame’s beloved family-friendly story. With hilarious comedy, magic and fantastic toe-tapping songs, it will be an evening the whole family will enjoy. www.grimsthorpe.co.uk for details.
8th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Clipsham Walkbring your own picnic at Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue,
Castle Bytham Rd, LE15 7SH. Free, walk starts at 11am (weather dependent). Tel. 01778 342006 for more details.
10th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Teddy Bear’s picnic, The Hub/Library, Pinchbeck, PE11 3RU. 2pm - 4pm. Free craft activities and refreshments- bring a toy with you. Must book with the office on 01778 342006. Children to be supervised by a responsible adult.
10th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road. PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults
£2.50, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org
10th and 11th - The Sealed Knot re-enactment days at Grimsthorpe Castle. The Sealed Knot is the oldest re-enactment society in the UK and brings history to life by staging events which offer a chance to experience at first hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days. Included in your ‘Park & Garden’ ticket.
13th - Business meeting. Oddfellows Hall at 10.30am. Open to all members. Further details from Karen on 01778 342006.
13th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting in the Priory Church Hall, DSJ. Nicola Sandall will be talking about “Ye Olde Crime and Criminals”. Doors open at 10am. Visitors welcome. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.
14th - A Crafty Cuppa. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 10:30am. Bring your own project with you and join like-minded people, while enjoying the included refreshments for £1. Contact Janice to book on 01778 560059.
17th - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft: monthly cake and bacon butty morning, 10am till 1pm.
18th - Friends of Bourne Wood’s Elephant Hunt. Come and find an elephant! £1 per chance to find your own elephant. 2pm - 4pm in the Community Orchard, off Beech Avenue, Bourne.
18th - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am2pm on the third Sunday of every month. Free admission. Shop local. Around 50 pitches to explore, including artisan food and drinks, local produce, cakes, vegan and free-range food, bakery, butchers, cheese, handmade crafts and more. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.
19th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Children’s Crafts: 10am - 12noon Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Market
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
Deeping. PE6 8AN. Free event. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please confirm attendance with the office on 01778 342006 due to limited spaces. Includes free drinks and snacks.
20th - Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming David Wright with a demonstration, ‘Wheels in Motion’. David lives in Norfolk but has visited the flower club several times, he has a wonderful talent with arranging flowers and a great sense of humour. The club meets at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm, tea/ coffee, raffle of all arrangements, sales table. Visitors are very welcome £8. Enquiries Sue Boardman, 01778 349419.
21st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet at 12.30pm. Contact Christine for further details and to book on 07714 096801.
24th-26th - Burghley House Fine Food Market 10am-4pm, entry free.
25th - Summer holiday Tudor Day at Grimsthorpe Castle. Make sure you don’t miss King Henry VIII’s royal visit! Meet and greet throughout the day. Included in your ‘Park & Garden’ ticket.
28th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Let’s Do Lunch, meet at Thorney Golf Club 12.30pm. Cost as per menu. Contact Barry on 01778 560059 to book.
29th - DSJ WI meeting in the Priory Church Hall; this month there will be a craft session. Doors open at 7pm. Visitors are always welcome, and your first visit is free. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
September
21st – Glinton Horticultural Society Flower and Produce Show at Arthur Mellows Village College: 2pm - 5pm.
October
5th - Sue Ryder Starlight Hike, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough: Walk 5k or 10k beneath the stars to celebrate the memory of a loved one. Sign up today at sueryder.org/starlightPeterborough or contact the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice fundraising team via email at thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org or by calling 01733 225 999. Standard tickets start from £20 per adult. If you can’t join us on the hike but still want to be part of this incredible event, contact us to discuss becoming a volunteer to support our Starlight Hike.
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