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Library visits smash record!

Arguably the most talked about Library in the UK, the fate of the Deepings Library is still on everyone’s lips!

At the beginning of Feb not only did Sarah Teale of East Midlands Today come to film some footage and local comments about the building but the Library Event produced some great costumes, Mary Poppins aka Lorraine Watkins and Liz Waterland with her owl familiar to name but two. Clive the baker memorable as the Mad Hatter! The previous record of 329 people to attend the Library in one day was smashed when 680 people crammed through the doors.

Those that came were richly rewarded with a story telling session with Lorraine and librarian, Kate Culley that was second to none and an array of giveaways i n c l u d i n g bookmarks and cakes. For the final fate of the Library... watch this space but please don’t think the Friends of Deeping Library are not fighting for a professionally staffed library every inch of the way!

By the way what is the witch saying to Market Deeping Mayor, Roy Stephenson? Answers to idratherbeindeeping@gmail.com

Signal Box in acclaimed book

Working on the railways for fifty years, Tony Cook decided he did not want his historical record to be lost and so has published a book, ‘Sojourn’s of a Railway Signalman’ which includes details of the fight, supported by Tony, for the Deeping St James signal box.

record in railway history and superbly illustrated’.

Now, thanks to the generosity of the author, a proportion of the sale of every book will go towards the rebuild of the Deeping St James signal box, which is looking increasingly likely pending negotiations for land and financial help with the rebuild. Network Rail have painstakingly dismantled the signal box and are now looking to replace any lost or damaged parts with similar replacements. The Book can be purchased at Black Cab Framing Church St., DSJ who also have a very few limited edition prints of the signal box by local printmaker, John McGowan, for sale.

The Credit Union comes to the Deepings.

Even here in Deeping payday loan companies have been offering their loans to people at astronomical rates of interest that are nigh on impossible to pay back! Now there is an alternative!

7 The Lincolnshire Credit Union is an ethical and equitable bank. It creates opportunities for members to save, apply for a loan or invest. The dividends paid on savings or investments are reasonable. Never had a bank account? A Credit Union can give you the opportunity to build up a proven credit rating. For instance, their Christmas Saving Account is very popular as the monies accrued can be spent anywhere and your main account will be credited with any dividend earned. Loans could be available to meet a genuine financial crisis. The repayments are based upon your ability to pay. Interest rates are reasonable and much safer than payday loans. There is a local Access Point in The institute, 10 Church Street Deeping St James. on Mondays from 10am –12noon. Just call in you will be welcome. There is a County Web site www.lincscreditunion.org. uk or Facebook.com/lincolnshire creditunion.

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SKDC Enterprise Week

SKDC’s Enterprise Week returns this year from 9 to 13 March and aims to promote business development, entrepreneurial spirit, stimulate business growth and help create new business. There are a wide range of interactive workshops, informative talks and networking in events across Grantham, Stamford and Market Deeping.

Events include blogging for business, getting to grips with Twitter, using LinkedIn, as well as tips on delivering great customer service and telephone techniques. The highlight of the week is a full day business problem-solving experience at Stoke Rochford Hall on Wednesday 11 March.

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Landmark cat

Mayor Roy Stephenson headed up a team of volunteers including members of Lincs Wildlife Trust to lay this hedge in Rectory Paddock, Market Deeping.

New stocks arriving at Cloudnine include popular room diffusers now in limeleaf and ginger. Quality product, at a good price and made in the UK!

9 Chicks for Charity l to r; Janet Tribe, Sam Markey and Monica Smith are knitting their way to £5,000 for The Deepings Mens Group, Lives & Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Chicks and rabbits in kaleidoscope colours with a chocolate or creme egg inside - just £1 each. Make these your Easter alternative and support a great cause!