I'd Rather Be In Deeping May 15

Deeping ISSUE 02 / MAY 2015

I’d rather be in

FEATURE

Deeping

Lakes

Nature Reserve

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Great Garden Centres

Kids Competition: Draw your Dream House At Newton Fallowell family matters and we are proud to announce our Creative Kids Competition.

So Parents and Grandparents it’s your task to make sure the young artists in your family know about our competition.

There are two age categories which are: 7 years and under and aged 8 to 11. The competition is to draw your dream house. This could be the house you live in, a tree house, a fairy-tale palace or perhaps even a house boat? Use a blank A4 piece of paper and get creative.

There will be art sets for the winner and runner up in each age category. The winners along with some of the best entries will be displayed in the window of Newton Fallowell Market Deeping between the 5th and 14th of June so come along and have a look.

The closing date for the competition is the 1st of June and the winners will be announced shortly after. All entries can be dropped at our office and must have a name, age and contact number on the back so we can get in touch with the winners.

If you are thinking about moving and looking for your dream home then think Newton Fallowell and call us for a free valuation.

Good luck to all and we look forward to announcing the winners and displaying some of the best work.

Jonathan Brewell Managing Partner deeping@newtonfallowell.co.uk 01778 345978

Picture courtesy of the Stamford Mercury

Welcome

Deeping has certainly been riding on the crest of a wave this year and not just because this was the thirtieth Gang Show! Just when we thought the Deepings celebrity status couldn’t get any higher when Sammy the seal made the 27 mile journey to spend the spring with us, than Cassidy Little topped the poll of the People’s Strictly Come Dancing and put adversity to one side to show us how it should be done. He is now set to appear live in London’s West End in a new Jay Markwick flamenco show, Explosion.

The more we research ideas, stories and people for the pages of this magazine ‘I’d rather be in Deeping’ the more we realise that this community is positively teeming with talent. Whether it is the artists who are opening their studios at the end of June, the skilled volunteers down at the Lakes, new authors and entrepreneurs the more we hear the more we get that ‘I’d rather be in Deeping’ feeling!

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07 - 09 News 10 Deeping Lakes Nature Reserve 13 Deeping Lifestyle 14 Profile: Ellie Sandall 17 Fitness 19 Art: Open Studios 20 How to... display pictures in your home 25 Grow your own Summer drink 27 History: Hiring Fairs 31 Rose & Sweet Pea Queens 32 Five great garden centres 34 What’s On

Inside Editor: Sub-Editor: Designer: Features Writers:

Judy Stevens Susan Hibbins Gary Curtis at Zerosix Design David Vandome, Matt Weston, Michelle Allot

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NEWS Cockapoo Ronnie transforms a life and inspires new accessories range

Inspired by the sights and sounds of Turkey, UK based, Ottoman Hands work with artisans from Istanbul to create beautiful contemporary, on trend pieces of jewellery while remaining true to traditional Ottoman styles and techniques. Now available from Murano Silver in the Market Place.

Mark Allen has recently designed the new logo for Jubilee Park having become a regular dog walker on the site. So far, so normal.

Except that Mark has ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, and castlemans disease, and spent many a day ‘resting’ as he was too inflamed to do much else. All that changed when his cockapoo puppy, Ronnie arrived and he had to take him for his exercise.This has been invaluable to Mark and he soon identified with the increasing band of cockapoo lovers locally. He noticed that there wasn’t any quality, stylish, merchandise for this unique, zany breed and decided to launch Cockapoo Luvr accessories and wearables.

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A visit to the health centre is complete with the cat with no name.

Towngate girl, Emma Lannigan, married to Steve Canham, will launch her book, belifehappy to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week,11 17th May. An opportunity to discover new perspectives across everyday life in communication, career, interests, relationships, health, successes and achievements. It is packed with 110 short inspiring stories and practical coaching exercises and meditations all aimed at helping the reader find balance across their life through give. play. love & learn. Published via Balboa Press a division of Hay House Publishing. E books can be purchased from all major online bookstores including amazon. Signed paperbacks are available direct from the author’s website at £12.00 plus £2.00 postage and packaging.

Visit www.emmalannigan.com

Following their non-uniform day, students of the Deepings School decided to split the proceeds between the Friends of Deeping Library and the Youth Club. As a result, FoDL representatives and the Youth Club each accepted cheques towards funds of a impressive £560. The photo shows representatives from the school community, FoDL and the Youth Club at the presentation.

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We are an established family run business of over thirty years supplying and fitting carpets and floor coverings in Market Deeping and the surrounding villages and towns.

We supply carpets from all the leading manufacturers, including Cormar, Abingdon, Brockway and Whitestone Weavers. Karndean and Polyflor are two of our hard vinyl tile manufacturers along with sheet vinyl from manufacturers such as Leolan, Tarkett and Forbo. Two of our wood ranges are from V4 and ChĂŠne and our laminate is from Kaindl. We also sell many types of window blinds.

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NEWS

A group of fifteen led by Mayor, Roy Stephenson oversaw the erection of a swift and bat tower at Rectory Paddock, Market Deeping in April, The Tower, the brainchild of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer, Ian Stapleton is solar powered and emits swift sounds imperceptible to the human ear at regular intervals. The project also included the distribution of 500 leaflets at Market Deeping and William Hildyard Community Primary Schools and a competition in which five pupils from each school won a swift box. Nora Littler having grown trays of wildflower seed over the winter also oversaw the planting of wildflowers on the site. If you would be interested in volunteering to help with the upkeep of the Paddock, the Spinney and the Pond then please email roystdeepings@hotmail.com

A happy shaggy dog story February Sunday morning and in the middle of Stowgate, just emerged from Back Lane, the silhouette of the most beautiful dog. Terrified she ran down the back of Locks Close. Frenzied facebook messages that day and the next recorded sightings throughout DSJ. Several people including Lee from First Class Dog Training tried unsuccessfully to catch her. She disappeared without trace. Three weeks later she was found in Baston by a lady, collapsed and starving. She contacted Three Counties Dog Rescue who took her to their vets for emergency treatment.

Now recovering the graceful “Gracie” has been re-homed with a three dog family who have plenty of experience with the breed. Gracie is the fourth lurcher Three Counties have rescued since the hare coursing season got underway. If you can help, Three Counties can be found at www.threecountiesdogrescue.org. You can also follow them on their facebook page and at https://twitter.com/3CountiesDogs

Funds are made available

by LCC Councillors County councillors serving The Deepings have made awards of £4,000 to help local community projects. Up to £2,000 a year is available for each LCC Councillor to benefit the communities they are elected to represent.. Awards by Phil Dilks (Labour – Deeping St James): • £1,000 towards rebuilding the historic St James Deeping Signal Box as a heritage centre • £750 towards benches and notice boards for Friends of Jubilee Park (betwixt Crowson Way and Thackers Way).

• £250 towards promoting literacy events for Friends of Deeping Library.

Awards by Peter Robinson (Conservative – Market and West Deeping):

• Langtoft PC to help pay for a public defibrillator.

• West Deeping PC to contribute to repairs to the floor of the village hall • The Market Deeping charity providing for those in want.

• The Deepings Junior Football Club (for new goalposts) • Langtoft church to contribute to fabric and furnishings Cllr, Robinson felt that it would unfairly compromise the groups he funded to make public the amounts involved and so declined to do so.

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Lakes Nature Reserve

FEATURE

The nature reserve is located just south of the automated rail crossing in Deeping St James, it consists of two quite different areas, ‘The Lake’, part of Deeping Gravel Pits SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest), was quarried in the 1870’s - 1890’s and the newer Welland Bank quarry, which was worked in the 1990’s. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s acquisition of part of the site was made possible by grants (£165,000) awarded by HLF (Heritage Lottery Fund) and (£91,096) ALSF (Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund).

The reserve opened in 2004, but a lot of work had been done before, including path creation, fence and bridge installation plus building the bird hides. Work to establish the reserve was largely done by volunteers. Routine management work and work to improve the reserve for wildlife is still done by volunteers who fund raised for and built an artificial sand martin bank, and installed two artificial otter holts, both very successful projects.

The visitors’ route is around 1 mile in length to the main bird hide overlooking the ‘The Lake’ - says Dave Vandome, Volunteer Nature Reserve Manager

Wildlife on the reserve includes large numbers of ducks, swans, geese and waders. These ground nesting birds are prone to predation, so it important to keep potential nesting sites clear of trees – trees give predators like crows and magpies a convenient perch to look for lunch! There are wooded areas as well, the railway land to the north of the reserve, and the wooded parts of the visitors’ route, for instance.

The visitors’ route is around 1 mile in length, taking visitors to the main bird hide overlooking the ‘The Lake’ and gives good views of the different areas, without disturbing the wildlife too much.

DEEPING LAKES OPEN DAY, 10.30am – 4.00pm Sunday 7 June. Trust sales, refreshments, children’s’ activities, excellent home-made cooking and locally grown plants will be on sale.

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FEATURE

The Lakes - the back story A tranquil setting, the silence only interrupted by birdsong, the rustling of leaves and the occasional flapping of wings.

But it was not always so. In the mid 1800s brickworks, where the boathouse now stands, were established on the Deeping fishponds and a thriving settlement was erected with shops, stables, a carpenter’s shop and a blacksmith’s forge. Over 100 men were employed. More than two million bricks were produced for the Great Northern Railway, which had purchased 40 acres well known for its gravel and clay. The bricks were used to construct St James Deeping Station along with a goods depot and coal yard, facilitated by lines laid to the brickworks, known locally as ballast pits. The station opened in 1849 on completion of the Peterborough to Spalding Railway line.

After this followed a period of gravel extraction on the site and records show that even up to 1914 men were working at the ballast pits. Many gave up their jobs there to go and serve at the Front.

In 1873 an enormous leg bone, 3 feet long and 3 foot in circumference weighing 2 stone 4 pounds had been dug up at the pits not far from where tremendous horns had been found a few years earlier, 12 foot down in the gravel. They were thought to belong to a species of mammal now extinct. Much later, a tooth of a woolly mammoth thought to be between 20,000 and 50,000 years old was found here.

a visit to the ponds ... Wild swans in groups of three and four at a time have visited the ponds but Mr Shale, keeper for 30 years, never remembers seeing any wild geese there, although they were not uncommon visitors in the surrounding fens.’

The article recalls that ‘Ruff and Reeve birds that are now almost extinct in the fenland, nested in one of the beds of reeds. The rarity of the event attracted considerable attention.

The Ruff is a fine fighting bird and he took umbrage at this intrusion of his domestic retreat and he and his wife deserted their nest.’

The keeper came across the remains of an eel on the banks, captured by an otter. The portion left weighed 3½ lbs so it was estimated that in its entirety the eel would have weighed at least 9½ lbs!

After this followed a period of gravel extraction on the site and records show that even up to 1914 men were working at the ballast pits.

The adjoining Mere west of the railway is privately owned and was also quarried to provide ballast for the railway until 1875. It was then transformed into a beauty spot, described as a ‘fairy land’ by the owner, Richard Thompson of Stamford. He stocked the lake with fish, planted trees on the island and woodland alongside it. The Lake became a visitor attraction with shooting and fishing parties from London staying in the area. Four large Thames fishing boats were bought up and placed on the Lake,

In the late 1950s the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust established a bird-ringing trap on the island and between 1964 and 1982 a total of 11,564 ducks were ringed on the island. A pochard ringed in February 1966 was shot in Mogodon, Russia, in September 1968, 8,400 miles from where it was ringed.

An article discovered in the Peterborough Citizen from 1932 tells of passengers in the train travelling from Peterborough catching a glimpse of the ponds from the windows of the railway carriage: ‘Wild fowl can be seen swimming on the surface of the water and the woodpecker is laughing boisterously in the trees which surround the decoy. On three or four occasions an odd cormorant has paid

Joan Gibbons, a well-respected botanist, noticed the Lake from a train window as she travelled to London in 1966. She later toured the area and listed some of the plants that she had found, including greater spearwort and early marsh orchids. By the time the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust acquired the site, it was overgrown and the wildflowers had gone; happily, with their careful stewardship, they have now returned.

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PROFILE

Ellie Sandall

- wild at art

Tucked away in a little Victorian cottage in the heart of Deeping St. James, Ellie Sandall can be found in her studio overlooking the river. Listening to an audio book and surrounded by pencils, paint and patterned paper, she sits creating a world where rabbits dance, foxes bristle and lemurs chase. Ellie illustrates in mixed media, using watercolour, ink, pastel and collage (ably assisted by her basset hound, William!).

With her Dad having grown up in West Deeping and her Mum moving to the area as a child, Ellie is a Deeping girl through and through. The eldest of three, Ellie’s childhood was spent with her sister and brother surrounded by a menagerie of small, furry and feathered pets, in a house where art materials were always to hand and creativity was encouraged.

“I went to Hamerton Zoo intending to sketch wallabies...but I found the lemurs completely captivating.”

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After spending much of her time at The Deepings School doodling covertly on the last pages of her exercise books, Ellie studied Graphic Design at Bath School of Art, followed by a Master’s degree in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. With strong links to the world of publishing, a two book deal with Egmont followed, and soon she found herself the award-winning author of Birdsong, published in 2010, and Daisy Plays Hide & Seek in 2011.

Ellie then moved on to work with Hodder, publishing Copycat Bear in 2012 and Follow Me which is out this spring. Follow Me tells the story of a mischievous lemur and his friends as they chase, hunt and race their way through the book, coming face to face with danger along the way. ‘The lemur characters came about quite by chance,’ she explains.

‘I went to Hamerton Zoo intending to sketch wallabies for another story I had in mind but I found the lemurs completely captivating! I especially liked their close-knit family groups and the way they interacted with each other, and through the sketches a ‘follow my leader’ inspired story began to form.’

Alongside her illustration work, Ellie works as the art coordinator of St John’s Church School and Winyates Primary School in Peterborough, where she enjoys the rare position of being able to concentrate solely on teaching art across the primary age range. Through this she is able to give children the opportunity to be inspired by and enjoy the arts, particularly those who might be finding other areas of the curriculum more challenging. The children’s achievements in the arts are celebrated with a school-wide exhibition each summer, in which every child has a piece of their work on show, and parents and carers are invited to attend a private view. ‘We have had a great response from visitors in the past who have commented on how brilliant the work looks when it’s all on display,’ Ellie says.

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‘It really boosts the children’s confidence and instils a sense of worth to the artwork they’ve produced.’

Harbouring an ambition to take her skills as an educator into the wider community and particularly to the Deepings, Ellie has plans to create an art club for creative youngsters, which is something she would have loved to attend as a child. A qualified Arts Award Adviser, she hopes to be able to offer the opportunity for children and young people in the Deepings to gain a recognised qualification in the arts outside of school, and to develop their creativity and leadership skills along the way.

Ellie will be exhibiting in Black Cab Art Studio as part of Peterborough Open Studios alongside fellow illustrator Craig Pattrick. See page 19.

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to use the gym alongside able bodied customers. National Deaf, Blind Rubella Charity, SENSE has a significant presence in the Deepings.

Because of this, all SENSE DeafBlind people are non-paying members of Empire Gym as are their support workers. Empire also work closely with another locally based charity, Heritage Care who’s people and support workers are also given free gym membership.

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In this spirit, Empire have also worked with local Cardiac Rehab teams to make sure those going through their rehab journey can do so safely.

Concessions are offered to those serving in uniform (this also extends to members of the police force and nurses) and for Veterans. A former Royal Marine Commando is on the gym staff and it is well known that the Gym is particularly proud to have welcomed Cassidy Little, Royal Marine, Dancer, Actor and genuine good friend of Empire Gym who with his dance partner Natalie Lowe rehearsed at the Empire Gym for their ‘People’s Strictly’ Triumph!

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ART

Craig Pattrick Book Illustrator

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Ellle Sandall Children’s Book Illustrator “Both Craig and Ellie will incorporate demonstrations and activities for children over each weekend, with Ellie helping youngsters to become little lemurs and Craig encouraging visitors to have a go at the art of plasticine model making. They will also have signed books, prints and original artwork available for sale.”

John McGowan Printmaker “Rotting Warehouses, Old Cow Sheds, Condemned Signal Boxes; these are the subjects : Screenprints in limited editions the medium. Small exhibitions, working Studio. Come and pull a print.”

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HOW TO ART

Present your pictures With Michelle Allott of Black Cab Studio Picture Framing

The choice of art work and the best way of displaying it is an important factor in the design of your home.

Both the smallest and largest of walls and rooms can be enhanced by the addition of photos, art and special pieces. Here are a few ideas and tips but really the most important thing is that you like the art you have chosen and from then on the only challenge is how to show it off to its best.

Hanging pictures with a theme together adds impact and style.

Large walls can take collections of art like this wall of print maker John McGowan. It is classic and will never date.

Displaying frames and pictures on shelves and ledges is a great way of not having to hang pictures and gives the option to move work around with great ease. The frames don’t need to be the same. Staggering and overlapping gives an informal and interesting look.

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An alternative to art on the walls is a display of mirrors. Mirrors add light and shimmer to your walls and can bring elegance and personality to even the smallest of spaces. You can create a mirror to match any room by choosing a frame and syle to suit from shabby chic to classic elegance.

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Nursing care • Residential care • Dementia care • Respite care Activities programme • Delicious and nutritious menus If you would like a tour of our new home or just need some friendly advice, please call me:

Tel: 01778 752 517 Sue Scarlett

General Manager

Braeburn Road, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8GL

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HOW TO ART It is important to relate art to its surroundings, pictures placed 6” – 9” inches above a sofa will create a unified look. When hanging a piece of art over a piece of furniture it should not be longer then the width of the furniture. As a general rule it should be about two thirds of the furniture’s width.

A small photo or piece of art on a wall by itself will tend to look lost. However to overcome this group several small items into a cluster that is proportional to the size of the wall. For a formal look hang your pictures in a symmetrical shape using straight lines. Always relate the size of the art to the wall size, choosing smaller pictures for narrow walls and large works for bigger.

Lets not forget our budding artists, by framing and hanging their work it shows that it is valued and can make for a very unique display. Youngsters can be quite prolific in the quantity they produce so frame/ hang it in a way that can be easily changed but is more than a magnet on the fridge door.

A properly hung staircase display is quite stunning and can make a hallway come alive. When hanging on a staircase the upward angle of the frames should match the angle of the stairs, keeping the larger frames as the focal point.

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A good tip is to cut out of paper the various sizes of pictures and tape them on the wall before hanging. You can then instantly see if the layout will work without too many picture hooks in the wrong place.

Family run company Supply only or supply with installation Free, no obligation design service Siemens and Neff Master Partner

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NORDIC2GETHER Nordic Walking - The Deepings

Join our programme of 60-90 minute walks and discover this new skill to improve fitness, motivation and to have fun! info@nordic2gether.co.uk tel: 07549 285502 www.nordic2gether.com

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Are you looking for locally handmade, bespoke curtains or soft furnishings, but don’t want to pay high street prices?

With over 25 years experience handcrafting made to measure, personally designed curtains, blinds, loose covers and cushions, Bridget’s Curtains is a local company based in Langtoft, Peterborough.

Offering a truly flexible service, you can choose your own fabric from our large selection, or supply your own.

If you have a question, or would like a quote, please do contact us:

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Grow a delicious summer drink in a container!

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Choose a robust container at least 15inch diameter and prepare your compost - the key to success! Mix with a trowel, ¼ bag multi purpose compost with 25 litres of John Innes no. 3 and add 2 cups of rock dust which will unlock the minerals in the compost and ensure healthy plants. This is a ‘secret’ ingredient available from Swine’s Meadow who will tell you more.

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Add a scoop of root grow to the top of the compost so that it touches the roots of your plants.

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SUMMER DRINK

Colin & Karan from Swine’s Meadow Farm Nursery show you how

In the middle of the pot plant your blackcurrant (Ben Lomond recommended). This can stay in the pot and fruit for many years to come.

4 Plant strawberry plants around the edge of the pot, again first adding a scoop of root grow to touch the roots. Cambridge & El Santa are early to mid fruiters while Honeaye is later.

As runners are put out, turn them round and pop them back in the soil in the pot.

Make some Elderflower Cordial as a base for your drink later (or buy some from the Deeping Fudge Shop at Swine’s Meadow as a concentrate).

1. Pick 20 heads of elderflowers away from roads as they can absorb fumes. Leave to one side for any bugs to crawl away.

Trim as much stalk as possible, place in a large bowl.

2. Dissolve 2kg sugar in 1.5 litres of water in a large saucepan. Heat (don’t boil) until sugar is dissolved.

3. Add zest from two unwaxed lemons, chop them up and add, bring to the boil and remove from heat 4. Pour over flowers, adding 80g citric acid, stir and let them stand for 24hrs.

5. Put muslin (buy squares from any cook shop in the jam dept.) over the top of a large jug and strain syrup through it.

6. Pour into sterilized jars for immediate use, it can keep for 6-8 weeks in fridge.

Pour onto plastic bottles and freeze or pour into icecube trays and freeze to give ready-to-use portions. Dilute either 4 or 5 to 1 with sparkling water for a zinging drink.

7. This cordial will provide a base for your summer drink when you harvest your fruit! More on harvesting your fruits and making your summer drink in July.

Glass bottles, citric acid and muslin squares are all available from chemists or from Deeping Fudge Shop at Swine’s Meadow.

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Fuchsias give colour and you can also eat the fruit, Marcia and Shirley are recommended varieties and should be added to the container mid-end May.

Water every day or keep a saucer under the container topped up.

Feed every three weeks with liquid seaweed to which can be added a garlic liquid to ward off aphids and slugs. Both available at Swine’s Meadow.

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Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, jnct Linchfield & Outgang Rds, are offering a pouch of root grow free with your purchase of a blackcurrant bush and two strawberry plants.

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! s d e e n n e d r a g r u o for all y Great Plants

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The Barn Garden Centre, Gunthorpe Road, Paston Parkway, Peterborough PE4 7AD

Phone 01733 320134 www.thebarngardencengtre.co.uk Follow us on facebook

The Warehouse, 74 Station Rd, Deeping St James PE6 8RQ Tel: 01778 342665 Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 08:00 til 17:00. Sat 0900 til 15:00. Closed Sundays & BH's

Kennedy Pet supplies and speciality Wild bird food Visit us for the greatest selection of dry dog foods in the Area - All at the cheapest prices

Many other brands available, ring and ask!

Cat food and treats, dog treats and chews, rabbit and guinea pig food and bedding, chicken layers and growers pellets, chick crumb, parrot, parakeet, budgie and canary seed etc

Finest selection of straight and blended seeds for garden birds, Fatballs, Suet Products, Feeders, Nestboxes and lots more. All at the best prices in the area.

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HISTORY

Hiring staff in Market Deeping, the swings and roundabouts “The Fair was now raging thick and loud. It was the chief hiring fair of the year and differed quite from the market of a few days earlier. In substance it was a whitey- brown crowd flecked with white - this being the body of labourers waiting for places. The long bonnets of the women like waggon-tilts, their cotton gowns and checked shawls mixed with the carters’ smock frocks; for they too entered into the hiring.”

This is how a Hiring Fair (also known as a Statute) was described by Thomas Hardy in The Mayor of Casterbridge, but similar scenes would have been seen in the Market Place here in Market Deeping. The Fairs took place in May and November and in May 1873 the Lincs Free Press reported that ’there was a large attendance of masters and mistresses seeking servants, and though there was a good number of servants the demand exceeded the supply. Extravagant wages were asked for and were given’.

On the day of the Hiring, farmers and their workers would have the day off and come into Market Deeping to spend the day meeting friends, drinking and enjoying themselves while some went to find work or workers. The Market Place was ...continued >

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sowing, or pulling the binder at harvest time. They would let the horses loose at 6.00 p.m. but at harvest time they might need to keep working as late as 8 or 9 p.m.

Pictures illustrative not local.

crammed with people and stalls selling farm produce, sweets, trinkets and medicines. Farm workers were only hired for a six-month term and if the farmer did not ask them to stay then they had to find a new position. Workers who were unhappy in their job may decide to leave and they would need to be replaced.

Men and women hoping to be hired would stand around in the Market Place in twos and threes with tickets in their caps to show that they were looking for work. Farmers would wander amongst them making their choices. They would pay a fee, often a penny known as ‘arles’, to seal the deal.

Men and women hoping to be hired would stand around in the Market Place in twos and threes with tickets in their caps to show that they were looking for work.

Words: Judy Stevens Research: Joy Baxter, Dorothea Price

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Horsemen could claim 2-5 shillings more than labourers as they were highly skilled, responsible for the horses that were highly valued on farms, doing the heavy work which could not be done by men. Each horseman was responsible for a pair of horses and one horseman was selected to be the most important, known as the First Horseman. Rising at 5.00 a.m. to tend the horses, they would have their own breakfast and then start work at 6, working on the fields all day, walking behind the horses and guiding them while they harrowed or ploughed the ground ready for

Women were also appointed for set terms usually to work in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning for the farmer’s family.

They were kept hard at work under the watchful eye of the farmer’s wife. Living in the farmhouse, often in a little attic room, they fed the hens, milked the cows, made butter and helped the farmer’s wife to prepare the men’s food. They too worked long hours starting at 5.00 a.m. and continuing long into the evening. Young boys and girls were employed to scare the birds away from newly planted seeds.

In 1881 the annual May statutes for the hiring of servants was a lot less successful than the one reported earlier: ‘There was a larger gathering of servants of both sexes than usual, and a good deal of hiring was done. High wages were asked but much less taken from £2-£3 below the average of last year. Swinging boats in the Market Place and dancing at some of the inns were the chief amusements. The theatrical entertainment announced to take place at the White Horse rooms on the same evening met with no patronage.’

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37 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN

a.b.c Day nursery and out of school club operates from a mobile building set in 3.5 acres with a large play area.

This has been thoughtfully designed to provide flexible childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years.

We offer flexible hours to suit every family’s needs.

Our long standing team of highly trained, enthusiastic practitioners provide a stimulating and caring environment. Our baby room, toddler room and pre-school room use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework to plan activities to support children’s learning and development.

Open day: Saturday 6th June 12:00pm -4:00pm For more information contact us on: 01778 343111. email us: abcdaynurserytallington@gmail.com Website: www.abcdaynursery-tallington.co.uk Find us on Facebook.

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• Private dining and corporate function rooms • Afternoon Teas by appointment • Wedding anniversaries/Receptions, Christenings and other celebrations • All functions and business meetings catered for Events Psychic night Fri 15th May Murder Mystery Eve Sat 23rd May Open Garden as part of Deeping St Nicholas Open Gardens Sun 28th June

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A selection of Rose Queens from the Rose & Sweet Pea Show held at the Priory Church.

Anthea Titman 1963

Meg Gresswell 1964

Zoe Brown 1983

Claire Flegg 1991

Susan Flegg 1995

Olivia Buckland 2011

Susan Laughton 1969

Angela Halley 1993

Chloe Thompson 1992

Helena Gamman 2010

Alice Gamman 2014

Georgina Gamman 2007

Stylish & Romantic Wedding Photography David Pearson Photography

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Centres Swines Meadow Farm Nursery Nestling in Deeping St James is plantsman’s nursery, Swines Meadow Farm Nursery.

At the Outgang, Linchfield Road junction, the Nursery not only grows many rare and exotic plants but they also host a number of interesting talks and the popular twice yearly Unusual Plant Fairs. Personal advice is on hand from owners, Colin and Karan Ward who really can show you how to make your plants grow strong and well without the use of chemicals. Teas and snacks are served in the onsite Deeping Fudge Shop and Tea Room.

Open 9-4 Mon-Sat 10-4 Sun

Waterside Garden Centre Planted arrangements always greet you at Waterside, an immediate uplift for the garden or a thoughtful gift they are the precursors of a well chosen and extensive selection of plants, composts and garden tools.

Supplemented by a great selection of garden furniture, bird food and feeders, aquatics and a pets corner.

With complementary gifts, books and country clothing there is a restaurant and a well appointed outdoor play area for the kids - all within a stones throw of the Deepings on the A15 Bourne Road. www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk or call 560000 32

The Barn Garden Centre “We like to feel that people can come here in their wellies just off the allotment or garden” explains Centre Manager, Paul Wilson. Even the cafe, renowned for its delicious scones has an area where it is possible to sit with your dog. The ‘gardeners garden centre’ has a great selection of specialist feeds, a variety of plants and not those just in season and an enviable selection of barbeques laid out in such a way to make choice easy. From a small gas barbeque for the weekend warrior to a state of the art charcoal and gas combination for those adopting the lifestyle, this is the destination of choice for those with a prawn or two to cast around! Aquatics, wild bird feed and feeders, a selection of pet goods and a small selection of gifts as well as slabs and all you need to lay a patio and just down the road in Newborough. 01733 320134 www.thebarngardencentre.com

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Rasell’s Nurseries Drive through the undulating countryside beyond Ryhall, along country lanes to Little Bytham. Here is family owned and run, Rasell’s Nurseries. Well cared for, the centre distinguishes itself with a totally horticultural offering of hardy shrubs, herbaceous and trees-ornamental and fruiting, as well as half hardy seasonal bedding. Not only does Rasell’s supply quality plants they have planted borders showing off their stock, making it feel you are walking round a garden rather than a nursery. Tim Rasell, plantsman of many years standing and his daughter Claire, offer a warm welcome, advice and a handpicked selection which facilitates a great choice! Delicious selection of homemade cakes, lunches and drinks served in a Tea Room decorated with handpicked flowers, in season. www.rasells.co.uk t: 01780 410345

Friday 3rd July – Sunday 6th July

2nd Annual Beer Festival Live Music 20 + Ales and Ciders

The White Horse, 4 Church Street, Baston, PE6 9PE Tel: 01778 560 923

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what’s on

Mmmmm where’s a nice place to go on Sunday afternoon?

Ely! says Tracey Harding

Just an hour from Deeping, the cathedral known as the’ ship of the Fens’ can be seen long before you arrive. Famous for its sensational octagonal tower, or lantern, the town grew up around this magnificent building. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere around the waterfront, mooch in the antique shops and seek out references to the town’s most famous son, Oliver Cromwell. Take in the views across the River Ouse while having afternoon tea, walk the Eel Trail and soak in the atmosphere. Find out more visit www.visitely.org.uk

The Summer Ball The Deepings most glittering event in the social calendar is the Summer Ball held at the Deepings Sports & Social Club in a beautifully dressed marquee on Saturday June 27th. Now in its fourth year, the Ball is in special recognition of Norman Fowler and Haydon Whitham, proceeds to Parkinsons UK Bourne and the British Heart Foundation in placing a defibrillator in Market Deeping town centre for all to have access to.

Dancing to music by Funk Soul Brother, Will Silver will be singing during dinner, following a Live & Silent Auction, Tombola and Stand Up Bingo. Tickets are £50 each, available from Sharon 07523 861289 or Kevin 07515 261000 Email: spaul128@ btinternet.com Facebook: deeping sports and social club charity summer ball

One of the top photographic clubs in the North East Midlands, Deeping Camera Club are celebrating their 30th anniversary with a ‘Day of Photography’. This will take place at the Deepings School on Sunday 24th May 10 am-4.00pm when three nationally recognised speakers will give presentations; Leigh Preston, Jane Goodall and Ray Bramall. Tickets are £10 each incl. tea and coffee from Mary Trumble 423500. Enjoy a fascinating day of excellent images, lively lectures, meet members of the club, see their work and be inspired by some of the best photographers around!

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Easton Walled Gardens Photography Competition Capture the Essence of Summer with a photograph and enter a competition being held by Easton Walled Gardens and you may win £500!

A judging panel consisting of the great and the good of the gardening world, will cast their eye over the following categories: The Essence of Summer, Roses & Sweet Peas, Easton Walled Gardens, Summer Life, A Garden Landscape, Under 18. Send entries to photos@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk by 30th September.

Plant Sale Priory Church Hall & Gardens The Priory Church Mission Committee are holding a sale on Sat, June 6th. 10 am- 4.00 pm Plants & seedlings for sale. Donations of plants welcome. Expert advice on hand.

Light refreshments will be served. All proceeds to the Mission Committee for distribution to good causes.

Sacred Spaces an illustrated talk

by Sonia Marshall Accompanied by music from Fresh Ayre, Priory Church, Sunday 7th June at 3.00 pm . Tickets £6.00 to include afternoon tea. Available from Victoria Worthington 343860

Vine House Farm Walks 16 May, 13 June, 8 & 15 August - 10.00 am Tickets £10 ea and includes a barbeque of local produce and a glass of white wine. tel 01775 630208 www.vinehousefarm.co.uk

Strawberry Fayre & The Rose & Sweet Pea Show Saturday June 20th & 27th respectively 1.00 - 4.00 pm Catholic Church Gardens Hereward Way and Priory Church Hall Gardens, Church St., Deeping St James.

Colourful fund raising events, the latter combines the traditional country garden fete with a horticultural show. www.dsj.org.uk/

Celebrate 100 years of the WI The WI is as a vital a part of the community in DSJ as it was 100 years ago when it was formed - learn more about the history of the group over a cup of tea and a delicious piece of cake!

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