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Welcome to your February issue...

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

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

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

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I’m sure I’m not alone in being glad to see the back of 2020... COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions placed on us all has had a profound impact on Fenland, Britain and the world in general.

It has caused heartbreak to many families as the virus has hit the health of people, businesses and society in general.

Let us all hope that 2021 proves to be a more uplifting experience when as a community we can all once again enjoy the freedoms that we have previously probably all taken for granted.

The Discovering team will once again be reflecting all aspects of life in your local community in 2021.

Andy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Feed and mulch fruit trees and bushes.

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

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

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

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

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CONTINUED SUPPORT IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES Chris Goad, partner at Stephenson Smart in Wisbech, highlights some of the financial support on offer to help businesses and individuals navigate the COVID-19 restrictions.

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t is nearly a year since the first national coronavirus lockdown was enforced by the Government and we still find ourselves, and our businesses, hugely affected by this pandemic.

The impact that this prolonged disruption is having is significant, and especially hard on local businesses. There is still help and support available from central and local governments. To follow is a summary of some of that guidance – a more in-depth guide can be found at www.stephenson-smart.com

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as the Furlough scheme, has now been extended until the end of April 2021. The UK Government will pay eighty percent of employees’ usual wages for hours not worked, up to a cap of £2500 per month.

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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme can support small and medium sized businesses with access to loans, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset finance of up to £5 million and for up to six years.

I hope this information goes some way towards explaining the financial help and support that is available to businesses and individuals during this period of disruption. As always, myself and the teams of experts at Stephenson Smart are on hand at this difficult time to help our clients and other businesses in our communities try and find a path through.

Hope you are keeping safe and well.

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FENLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY

By Bridget Hunter Hopefully with COVID-19 vaccinations the dreadful spread of the disease will be curbed and we can look forward to meetings with our friends and family once again, and enjoy attending our clubs, societies and groups again. As a family historian I am aware that our country has faced dark days before, but we have always overcome and moved on to good days. So, I look forward with a positive attitude.

to soothe the pain. Comfrey helped to soothe bumps and bruises. Dock leaves spat on and rubbed onto stings. Blue bag rubbed on bee strings.

When all else failed, ‘Kiss it better’. Coming from a beekeeper’s family I still use the honey and lemon in hot water remedy for sore throats and coughs.

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To save time the same spoon would be used for every child! Rosehip syrup was another remedy to keep colds at bay. Pocket money could be earned by collecting the rosehips from the hedgerows. The fruit would be taken to school and weighed; the child would be paid according to the weight of rosehips collected. Another favourite was a ‘hot toddy’, a mixture including whisky which is still a favourite.

The NHS has been at the centre of our attention in the past year with the COVID-19 pressures, and now the vaccinations. What would we do without it?

Well, we did have to manage without it before it was established in 1947. Everyone had to pay for the services of doctors, nurses and midwives. There were many kitchen cupboard cures and remedies for our illnesses. In the days when you had to pay to see the doctor, it was important to have a range of trusted remedies for everyday illnesses: honey and lemon for coughs; goose grease and brown paper poultices for a bad chest; and burnt toast for tummy aches – all had their place.

A link to what we are being told now about keeping places well ventilated. In the past the advice was ‘Open your windows both top and bottom. The fresh air rushes in at the bottom, while the foul air escapes at the top.’ This is called letting your friend in and expelling your enemy! Dandelion root boiled in water was given for a sluggish state of the liver. Onions were used frequently as a cure for ailments. Cut an onion in half and rub it on chilblains. For baldness rub onions frequently on the areas where required. Children were told of various things to do for their bumps and bruises.

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At schools during the war years children lined up to be given a spoonful of cod liver oil and of malt.

Sometimes it was combined by the brand name of Virol, making it more acceptable to the taste.

Scientists have made an important discovery regarding avoiding winter colds. The researchers at Pennsylvania University found that happy people are three times less likely to succumb to a cold. So, remember, laughter is by far the best medicine!

OUR HELP & RESEARCH SESSIONS & MEETINGS Our researchers are still available and willing to give advice and answer your queries. In addition, they are willing to research your family history for you; we just need a few details. One of our researchers has been helping a gentleman find out about his two uncles, who served in the Great War. One died in 1918, the other in 1920. Finding their military records gave an insight to their service years. If you would like help researching your family just give me a call on 01945 587723.

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Unfortunately, this month I have some bad news. Fake news stories on the internet are on the rise.

Fake news is posted for several reasons: trying to influence opinion, stock manipulation scams, to sell advertising and most popularly things like celebrity ‘deaths’ which shock people into clicking on the link. Unfortunately, in doing so, they can download malware onto their computers.

In some instances, the webpage can turn into a large virus warning telling the victim that they have a certain amount of time in which to call the support number at the bottom of the page otherwise the computer will become inoperable. This of course is a ruse and just an excuse for the offending company to charge a large sum of money to purportedly remove a virus, which isn’t even there.

Fake pensions and investment scammers are using online advertising to capitalise on the fact that, since many household finances are stretched due to the pandemic, victims will be tempted into investing savings into a bogus pension scheme or that they will apply for a ‘free pension review’. However, a free pension review is never free; ‘It is just the first step on

a process that will lead someone to investing in something that is too good to be true,” according to Mark Steward, an executive director at the Financial Conduct Authority

Another example is the advert claiming you can become a millionaire overnight. These adverts are usually placed next to an image of a famous, wealthy person and the scheme is described as his/her secret and people are encouraged to sign up to learn what their secret to great wealth is.

It would be nice to think that the adverts and ‘news’ stories that appear on high profile sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Google will have been through a stringent vetting process, but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. So do think before you click!

Should you click on a fake news story, you will need to force your browser to shut down - press CTRL-ALT-DELETE, open task manager, select your web browser and click the end task button. This will kill the fake virus web page. You can then reopen your web browser BUT DO NOT TRY TO RESTORE THE PREVIOUS SESSION. If you do see a fake story, please do report it to the platform you found it on.

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

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Catch up with friends

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Meditation

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

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

3 Get fit

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

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

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Be Creative

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

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

Prepare some tasty meals

Research and produce some tasty meals and treats.

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

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Learn a new language

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

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

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Play games

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

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Earn money online

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

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9 Read

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

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

Finally,

just remember there are always others worse off than Here is the chance to focus on improving your home yourself. Please don’t forget without interruption. Whilst major works might have your elderly or vulnerable to wait, you can at least rearrange the furniture and neighbours; an offer of help, swap your pictures around. If you have access to paint, a wave from the window, or wallpaper or varnish, you can also do some decorating. a treat left on the doorstep is enough to brighten their day.

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MOVING TO LYNCROFT CARE HOME

DURING THE LOCKDOWN Moving to a care home can feel daunting at any time but especially during the pandemic. At Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech dedicated customer relations manager Laura Mills is the first point of contact for families who are making an enquiry for care.

Laura’s role is to help people through the whole journey of coming into the care home, answering any questions, organising the move in and supporting people to settle into life at Lyncroft.

“Our team ensure people are relaxed and cared for throughout day and night and we love getting to know our residents, as they become part of the Lyncroft family,” said Laura.

One family whose father recently moved to Lyncroft Care Home explains: “Our father came into Lyncroft during lockdown... Despite this Laura has made sure to send us updates, photos and made sure to find out what our father enjoys and can manage. No question has been too small to have answered, making us certain that for our father moving into Lyncroft has been the best decision for him and our peace of mind.”

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

When new residents join the family at Lyncroft, the home manager Brenda Durrington oversees their care plan together with the specialist care team. The wellbeing team get to know people too, helping them to continue to enjoy hobbies and activities that are important to them. Everyone in the home is there to help people make the most of life and Laura will continue to support people and their families, ensuring important events and milestones are marked and celebrated.

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“We completely understand how difficult it is for families to make the huge decision to move a loved one to a care home, especially during this difficult time. My advice is to call and speak to us; no question is too small, we can help with everything from funding through to letting you know about mealtimes and haircuts.”

One family member whose loved one moved to Lyncroft during the pandemic said: “Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, I could only research care homes by looking at their websites. I rang and emailed lots of care homes, but as soon as I spoke to the staff at Lyncroft I knew my search was over. They sent me a virtual tour of my mum’s intended room and a video of all the facilities… (mum) cannot speak highly enough of them and the meals are “absolutely delicious”... her words! The staff have been absolutely wonderful, so patient and understanding, showing great compassion and treasuring my mum as I do. In these unprecedented times, the staff could not have done any more for me.

I have received emails with photos, video/phone calls all confirming that Lyncroft is an outstanding care home, offering my mum the fun and support she needs.”

If you have any questions about moving into a care home, or would like to find out more about Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech, contact Laura Mills on 01945 475229 or email laura.mills@ countrycourtcare.com

If you have any questions about moving into a care home or would like to find out more about Lyncroft Care Home in Wisbech, contact Laura Mills on 01945 475229 or email laura.mills@countrycourtcare.com

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Interesting and Curious Facts of Yesteryear Unusual, fascinating and sometimes amusing, by the author of ‘Wisbech’s Secret Princess’, Chris Donald

THE OLD, OLD FENLAND We’re going back more than one thousand, five hundred years ago to look at life in the Fens. An 8th century monk described them thus: “There are immense marshes, now a black pool of water, now a foul running stream, and also many island…”

At this time the rivers Nene, Ouse, Lark, Little Ouse and Wissey all found their way out to the sea via Wisbech and these provided the main links for the town with other parts of the Fens and further afield past Peterborough. They were useful for getting from one place to another and they were useful for transporting things. For example, they were the only way of moving big stones to build the churches and abbeys that we now have. The rivers took complicated paths, twisting and turning and sometimes breaking their banks to form black pools and quagmires. If you weren’t from these parts you could easily get lost.

But if we look further back, not a thousand years, but ten thousand years ago, Britain was part of Europe connected by Norfolk and Holland. Then the sea level rose, Britain became an island, and the Fens were formed and the sea got to its highest in the Iron Age. Not all the Fens were flooded, there were some islands, and then there was some land that was flooded in winter, but useful for pasture in the summer.

The Fen man could make good use of the marshes.

They would use the reeds for building material, roofs and of course for burning and they would spend some of their time catching fish. The rivers and lakes abounded in fish; perch, roach, lampreys and eels, plenty of eels! So many that they were used to pay bills. So, when we get to the Domesday Book in 1086, it is recorded that villages and towns in this region paid their debts in eels to the holy C of Ely. Wisbech, first mentioned in AD 664, had to pay 35,000 eels! Can you imagine having to count them! But we shouldn’t feel sorry for Fenmen, what with the islands, marshes and quagmires, they 24

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had plenty of food and didn’t go short. We think of England being a quiet and tranquil place in the first one thousand years, but unfortunately that was not the case. The Romans decided to attack and occupy England and despite doing some good things they killed between 100,000 and 250,000 Britons. That is a whole quarter of the population.

A larger amount per population than those Britons who died in World War Two. What did the Romans want from Britain? Well, they were extending their empire, but, as well Britain had things that were of use to them such as iron, lead, silver and gold. The Fens were of comparatively little interest to the Romans and the most important thing that they did nearby was the causeway from Peterborough to Denver. Other than that, they dug some channels for transport and built the massive eighty-five mile long Car Dyke to the western edge of the Fens.

It is thought that it too was used to transport things.

It was much easier to move things then by water.

The roads were very limited and often of poor quality. There are a few remains of Roman artifacts that we have of them being in the Wisbech area, but they mostly stayed away from the Fens.

After nearly four hundred years they left at last, the English thought they would have peace.

Unfortunately, no. There were no Roman legions to defend the country so the Germans, known as Anglo Saxons, attacked. They succeeded where thankfully another German, Adolf Hitler, failed.

They were then followed by the Danes in 787AD and in the first one thousand years there were more than seventy-eight battles and raids in England and many atrocities committed. The Anglo-Saxons, like the Romans, weren’t too interested with the Fens with miles and miles of marshes.

But the Danes were and that is another story, which we will look at in Old Old Fenland part 2.

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Meals On The Move can deliver for dinner time and can also provide teas and desserts all wrapped and sealed ready for when you need it.

A menu will be presented to you where you can choose your meals for the week and a direct phone number will be provided should you wish to change or add something.

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NEW GRANTS ANNOUNCED TO HELP COVID-HIT BUSINESSES More grant schemes to help local businesses survive the latest coronavirus restrictions have been launched by Fenland District Council.

The council has opened three grant schemes for applications – and is urging businesses to check the eligibility criteria to ensure they don’t miss the chance to claim funding. Visit: www.fenland.gov.uk/businessgrants.

The grants are for businesses affected by the Tier 2 restrictions from December 2nd to December 25th, 2020 and the Tier 4 restrictions and national lockdown since December 26th, 2020. There is also a specific grant to support pubs and bars that predominantly served alcohol rather than food through the festive period.

The grant schemes now open for applications in Fenland are: Closed businesses lockdown payment – a oneoff grant payment of either £4000, £6000 or £9000 depending on ratable value is available to businesses forced to close in line with the national restrictions which came into place on January 5th, 2021. This grant is available in addition to the local restrictions support grants (LRSG).

Local restrictions support grant (open) – hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses which suffered a reduction in trade due to the Tier 2

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restrictions are eligible to obtain the LRSG (open) grant. This grant will be paid on a fourteen-day cycle in line with whatever period Fenland remained in Tier 2.

Local restrictions support grant (closed) – the LRSG (closed) grant is available to businesses in these sectors which are required to remain closed, i.e. due to the requirement to only serve alcohol alongside a substantial meal.

‘Wet-led’ pub grants (open) – a one-off grant of £1000 for pubs and bars impacted over the Christmas period due to local restrictions.

The second round of the additional restrictions grant (ARG) is also due to launch on or before January 22nd, 2021. This is support for businesses not eligible for the LRSG which have been affected by either Tier 2 restrictions or the national lockdown in November.

Cllr Chris Boden, leader of Fenland District Council and portfolio holder for finance, said: “I would encourage any businesses which may be entitled to a grant to check the criteria and apply if they are eligible.”

HAVE FUN RECYCLING AT HOME Looking for some fun, educational games and activities to help keep the children entertained at home? Fenland District Council’s Getting It Sorted volunteers have you covered!

An extensive range of free educational recycling activities which help promote the three Rs – reduce, reuse, recycle – are now available at: www.fenland.gov.uk/ educationalactivities.

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The resources cover all stages of the National Curriculum, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 3 and higher, and have been developed by volunteers with the help of teachers, parents and students.

The activity worksheets can be easily downloaded and printed at home, along with answers! Anyone without access to a printer can also request worksheets to be sent to them by emailing: gettingitsorted@fenland.gov.uk

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Life in Lockdown at the Age of Ninety-one

Julie Symcox, co-founder of AHM Installations, tells us how life has changed – both for her and her ninety-one-year old father, Ray – during lockdown.

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’ve worked as a nanny and nurse, in residential care homes and as a Samaritan, and we now run an accessible bathrooms business. We’re lucky to live next door to my ninety-oneyear-old father, Ray. We’ve always been a close family, but Dad and I became closer when Mum sadly passed away in 2013. bathrooms safer, at a cost they can afford.

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

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

People call us just to ask for advice. We will always do our best to find a solution, whatever the budget. Please feel free to call our family-run team on 01522 500288.

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Very sadly, my Auntie Dorothy – Dad’s ninety-sixyear-old sister – died this year and Dad couldn’t visit her while she was in hospital or go to the funeral.

“That wasn’t very nice,” he said.

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

“That was the first time I’d gone out of the village,” he said. “The family have helped so I’ve not gone without, but I do miss it.”

My husband Simon and I set up AHM Installations twenty years ago because we know that small changes can make a big difference to people’s comfort and independence in their own home.

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We continue to maintain the highest levels of health and safety for everyone using our services and ensure that we maintain the ‘COVID-19 Secure’ workplace status.

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Our team now have weekly lateral flow tests, to ensure that they are free from coronavirus to provide you with greater reassurance when attending your appointments.

every patient. We now take your temperature before you enter the building and provide a FFP2 face mask, to provide additional protection to everyone.

We have purchased additional Dry Fogger machines which use a solution that cleans the air of bacteria and viruses including coronavirus within one minute within a room. These are now in the waiting room and each treatment room and used after

We have continued our usual COVID-19 precautions of health screening questions, staggered appointment times, limiting the number of people in the clinic, enhanced cleaning measures, plus providing telemedicine appointments to reduce the need to come into clinic where appropriate.

We continue to use sealed sterile packs of instruments for your podiatry treatment and to wear additional PPE. We have streamlined our booking procedures and request card payments, where possible, to reduce handling cash and other paperwork.

We continue to regularly review professional and HSE guidelines, implementing additional measures as advised to ensure that we are doing all we can to help to keep us all as safe as possible.

Our team continue to provide the highest standards of care and treatment. We thank all of our patients for your cooperation and continued support and we continue to welcome new patients.

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LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL AS CARE HOME KICK-STARTS THE YEAR WITH COVID-19 VACCINES

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rchard House Care Home definitely started the year as they mean to go on. They have led the way in the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations for both residents and staff, but they also launched their 30th anniversary celebrations for RCH Care Homes which will see a year of events and new initiatives being launched throughout 2021. The residents have also enjoyed the start of the January lifestyle events campaign which has included taking part in National Shortbread Day, International Flower Day, Burns Night, National Puzzle Day, Make a Wish Come True Day, National Croissant Day and Storytelling Week.

During the month of January, residents and staff have been part of the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Wisbech area. Co-ordinated by Wisbech Primary Care Network (PCN), parts of the NHS and the local authority, they liaised with Maxine Bain, the home’s registered manager, to schedule a time to come into the home and vaccinate all residents and staff who were able to receive the vaccine.

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Positive changing times, shining a light for us all Maxine Bain, Orchard House manager

The momentous and positive impact of the nursing and residential dementia home’s participation in the first round of vaccinations was reiterated

by Maxine, who said: “We are delighted to announce that we have commenced the vaccinations programme for residents and staff. All of us felt very privileged to be part of a programme that will hopefully allow us all to regain past normality beyond COVID. We are thankful for being part of these initial stages of the national vaccination

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by Wisbech PCN, the NHS and our local authority.”

Regional Director Mark McDonald summed Orchard House’s start to the year: “It has been a busy month for Orchard House Care Home and RCH Care Homes. We are firstly incredibly proud and thankful for the work undertaken by the senior team at the homes, Wisbech PCN, the NHS and local CCG in starting the process of vaccinating the residents and staff. Throughout this pandemic, the safety and wellbeing, both physically and emotionally, of residents and our teams have been at the heart of everything we do, making this moment so special and very emotional.

Celebrating our vibrant lifestyle events and the celebrations of our 30th anniversary has been such a great way to start 2021 and set the tone for the forthcoming year.”

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Our kind and caring team provide a range of personalised residential, dementia and nursing care. The home includes a variety of features to support residents to feel at home such as en-suite bedrooms, welcoming lounge, dining areas and a host of daily activities.

For more information about how we could help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on the number below or feel free to pop in for a coffee and a chat.

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Ingredients

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

Method

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

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

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

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

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Chancellor Sunak’s Sunak’s grants grants focus focus on on retail, retail, hospitality hospitality and and leisure leisure Chancellor businesses and and are are worth worth up up to to £9000 £9,000 per per property property to to support support them them businesses through the current lockdown.

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• A further further £594 £594 million million discretionary discretionary fund fund has has also also been been made made available available via A via local authorities to support businesses that are not eligible for the local authorities to support businesses that are not eligible for the grants grants butbeen haveadversely been adversely affected, for example, in the chain but have affected, for example, those inthose the supply supply chain of closedLocal businesses.

Local authorities across the East of of closed businesses. authorities across the East of England have England information have detailed on their websites. detailed oninformation their websites.

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

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

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

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

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What were the family surnames of Romeo and Juliet?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Paul McCartney aged 16, about his girlfriend, Iris Caldwell true or false?

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What was the occupation of Lady Chatterley’s Lover?

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

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In which novel do the lovers Cathy and Heathcliff appear?

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

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

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Which American state has a slogan which says it is “for lovers”Florida, Michigan or Virginia?

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

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Indulge Yourselves this February!

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

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

Our resident, “Movie Maestro”, Tori, has compiled a list of twenty-eight movies to entertain you all over the romantic month of February, one for each day of the month (if you’ve got the stamina!)

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“It Takes Two” (Netflix) “Emma” (Sky Cinema) “Pocahontas” (Sky Cinema) “The Little Mermaid” (Sky Cinema) “Shrek” (Sky Cinema) “Aladdin” (Disney+) “Cinderella” (Disney+) “The Princess and the Frog” (Disney+) “High School Musical” (Disney+)

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

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