I'd rather be in Deeping June 2024

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DEEPING ST NICHOLAS

HAY BARN ROAD, DEEPING ST NICHOLAS £245,000

Newton Fallowell are proud to offer for sale in the Village of Deeping St Nicholas this well proportioned three bedroom semi detached house. The property is for sale in excellent order and the ground floor briefly comprises of a lounge, separate dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility & WC. To the first floor the master bedroom benefits from an en-suite and dressing area and there are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is a driveway to the rear with parking for two vehicles leading to a single garage and there is an enclosed rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio seating area.

FALCON AVENUE, DEEPING ST NICHOLAS, £78,000 40% SHARED OWNERSHIP

*LAST PLOT REMAINING* Newton Fallowell are proud to offer for sale this BRAND NEW two bedroom SHARED OWNERSHIP house. This property is ready to move into and includes integrated Bosch appliances and fitted flooring throughout. There is a spacious lounge with French doors to the rear garden, a ground floor WC and a kitchen / breakfast room. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is an enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with a patio seating area and timber shed. The property also benefits from parking for two vehicles.

Welcome

It was not long after her mother had given Judy Blyth a tiny little St Christopher, with the words ‘look after this and it will keep you safe wherever you go’, that Judy lost the bracelet which carried the little silver chest with a hard-to-open lid in which she had stowed the charm for safe keeping. That was in the 1980s and it was at a New Year’s Eve dance at Arthur Mellows College that Judy last saw the bracelet. She returned to the college after the holiday and asked the caretaker but no one had handed it in, ‘That,’ Judy thought, ‘was the end of that.’ But Judy’s intrepid daughter kept on looking and last month in a glass cabinet at Market Deeping Antiques she spotted a charm bracelet with a frog with a pink stone that reminded her of her mother’s bracelet. There was a good reason for that, because on closer inspection – it was! So 40 years later the bracelet, with the St Christopher still in the chest, was reunited with its owner! The moral of the story? Well never give up, of course!   Judy Stevens

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When a hapless muntjac was caught in a metal fence in Eastgate, neighbours responding to the screaming rallied to help. One put a shelter around the deer to try and calm it down and another called the Fire Brigade. On its release the deer rested for a few moments, breakfasted on some plants and swam nonchalantly off down the river!

Winners of the 10k race organised by the Rotary Club of the Deepings were; first Lee Mullen 33.45 second, Dylan Tomasellis 34.49 and third Brian Corleys 38.06.

Langtoft’s 10k was a victory for experience over youth as the 2022 winner Ben Heron saw off the challenge of 17-year-old Thomas Preston. The 3k was a double triumph for Hunts AC with Milo Gray winning and clubmate Leah Graham repeating her success of 2023 as she was the first female over the line again.

The Deepings Raft Race is set to make waves once again on Sunday 4 August. This year the theme is Kids TV shows. This year money will be raised for: Little Miracles, the Deepings Community Leisure Centre Project and Deepings Community Library. www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk

The Cigar Box

We are looking forward to having a number of our ales at The Priory BeerFest, 7th-9th June.

It’s a cracking local event and it’s great to be involved again this year. And don’t forget you can get your ‘beer loving’ Father’s Day (16th June) presents at our online shop (www.bowlers.beer) as well as a number of local outlets. Cheers, Dave & John

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NEWS

When Dick Callow wanted his barbers shop rewired he turned to his brother, Basil, an electrical engineer to do the job - that was back in 1960. This was done for the princely sum of £29! The picture was taken on Basil’s 90th birthday and framed by Black Cab Framing.

Mum-daughter duo, Tory and Carol of Shaws of Maxey drew the winner of the April idrbid competition - Mrs Wendy Ross who chose to go to Southwold and Aldeborough in May.

The Finalists at the DSJ Parish Council’s Making a Difference Awards were l-r Jan Fisk, Carl Midgley, Hilary Gentle and Steve Williams with Jan Fisk taking the award for her tireless work as Church Warden.

Aurora Borealis over Jubilee Park.

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Emma Lannigan has opened a new studio at Deepings Osteopaths in Church St, Market Deeping where she will be offering Reiki, Quantum Energy Healing, Holistic Massage and Coaching (NLP & Energy focused).

Open 9.30 - 6 Thurs & Fri.

The Deepings Lions raised £1600 shared equally between Market Deeping Relief in Need and Prostate Cancer UK following their successful 30 strong giant Easter Egg raffle (l-r): Lion Mike Drinkall, Mickey Cluff, Peter Southwood, Julie O’Boyle and Bob Broughton, Secretary and Chair Deeping Relief in Need, Patrick Archer, Roy Markham, Dave Coombs and Tony Plunkett

‘Brief Encounter’ was the theme of this monochrome layout which paid homage to the era of black and white movies created by Dawn Quest and displayed at the Stamford Model Railway Show staged by Market Deeping Model Railway Club.

The (annual) Delaine Bus Museum’s Heritage Running Day attracted quite a number of preserved buses and coaches that, in addition to Delaine’s own heritage fleet, gave visitors the opportunity to experience days gone by to various local destinations, including MD, Greatford and Rippingale.

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Render Representatives from the The Daniel SpargoMabbs Foundation were welcomed into the Deepings school to engage with Year 10 students regarding drugs education. The foundation was set up in 2014 by Tim and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Daniel having taken ecstasy.

Our other services include

We offer blister pack medication to patients who meet the criteria.

Flu vaccinations will be available this winter as a pre-book or drop-in service.

NHS unwanted medicine service, where you can return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.

Emergency supplies: if you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency and you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help.

NEWS

The Deepings Loyalty Trail is back!. Spend £5 or more in a participating business you will be given a sticker to put onto a Loyalty Card. Once you have collected 8 stickers from 8 different businesses place your card with your contact details into one of the 3 collection boxes located in the Beauty Retreat, The Library or the Community Centre. On the 1st of July a card will be drawn from the box and the winner will receive £100 in cash. This will be repeated in August and September so in total £300 is up for grabs. Participating businesses can be found by scanning the QR code on posters or visit www.deepings.co.uk

At its latest Ofsted report earlier this year Northborough Primary School was deemed to be continuing as a good school. The report says that ‘Pupils are proud to attend this friendly and well-run school. Pupils rise to the challenges that staff set and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),achieve well’.

Kathleen Heywood (née Torley) 1932 - 2024 lived and work in the Deepings for sixty years, assisting her late husband John at the Deepings practice and making a home for their three children. Kath took a full part besides in the wider life of the community, singing for many years with the Deeping Singers, and supporting the Sports and Social Club. She attended the old Waterton Chapel in Deeping St James and was an active worshipper and musician for many subsequent years at the new church of Our Lady and St Guthlac. She lived in Deeping St James in retirement. She will be fondly remembered by her wide circle of friends. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday 12th June at 2pm, at Our Lady of Lincoln & St Guthlac RC Church, Hereward Way, Deeping St James.

There was support for the newly resurrected Spalding Flower Parade from the Deepings.

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Intrigue, deceit and an Antipodean adventure

This is the tale of two brothers born to John (d. 1875) and Jane (d. 1885) Hibbett (née Whitno). The couple were landlords of The Railway Hotel (issue 062) and John (1857-) and Edward (1860-) had helped run the hotel on the untimely death of their father. Jane was the proud mother when John won a competition for shearing a sheep in less than two hours at the Peterborough Agricultural Show in 1878. She was equally proud of Edward when he made a valiant effort to rescue Mary Buck (2) who had fallen into the river close to where he was attending to a machine. More happily, Edward and his friend William Swift set up ice-skating races on the new ballast pits near to St James Deeping Railway Station in December 1879 when ice had formed during the frost. About a thousand people had gathered to watch. The pits covered about 12 acres, and Henry Buck was declared the winner.

John married Martha Cole (1857-1933) at the Baptist Chapel; she was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Cole of Bridge Street, Deeping St James, but she had been born in Wyoming in the United States. The couple had three daughters: Agnes (1880-1964), Mildred (1883-1918) and Florence (1884-1967).

John farmed 211 acres and employed five men and three boys. A fine figure of a man, he captained the Deeping St James Tug of War team when they beat Market Deeping at the Waterton Sports Day in 1886.

Meanwhile Edward embarked on an Antipodean adventure. He kept a meticulous diary which was transcribed by Harry Shaw of Shaw’s Coaches – it was in the possession of Edward’s youngest son Horace ‘Roly’ Hibbett who started to work for Shaw’s prior to 1952

Elizabeth and Edward Hibbett

S.S Norfolk April 17th 1880

Left Gravesend at 4.30 aboard SS Norfolk en route for New Zealand. Jack and Fred Swift came to see me off. Happened of two boys aboard named Healey and found out that they went to Wisbech Barton School same time as I did. Saw some porpoises about 6.

Wednesday April 21st

Up at 7.30. Sea still very rough and the ship rolled violently Saw three whales before breakfast. Very few passengers turned out to breakfast owing to a slight heaving about the fifth buttonhole. Had a good breakfast and biscuits, cheese and a bottle of beer for lunch. Saw another whale which came close alongside of the ship.

Tuesday April 27th

Sea breeze. Had a splendid view of the Verde Islands. Arrived at St Vincent at 11.45. About 40 boats came alongside of us with 3 or 4 boys in each, quite naked. The ladies of course all rushed down to the Salon, but were soon up again and the most anxious spectators. These boys kept diving for money which the passengers threw in for them.

Saturday May 1st

Could not manage my breakfast but made up for all the failings at dinner time. Flying fish here quite as plentiful as sparrows at home.

Thursday May 11th

Up at 7.45. Saw two albatrosses in the morning. Concert in Salon at night.

Monday May 24th

Up at 7.30 had good breakfast. Raining still. Waterproofed all up and went and holystoned decks until dinner, which gave me a good appetite. After dinner dried deck a bit. Chips pulled our bunks down and shifted them further aft.

Friday June 4th

Had a very rough night, blew a regular hurricane at two bells am, Carried away port-topsail and sprung foremast again. Rolled and rocked us about

Saturday June 5th

Sea had been wonderful rough again all night. Was woke twice with the ship rolling when I had to catch tight hold of side to keep myself in and could not a hand to hold the clothes on, consequently when she rolled to the leeward they all slipped off. Went to the deck after breakfast but it was not all safe to stand unless you had hold of somewhere. A few porpoises came alongside.

Ted, Doris and Bessie Hibbett - Edward’s and Elizabeth’s children

Wednesday June 16th

First set foot on New Zealand soil at about 9.30 and went per 10.30 train up to Christchurch. Took beds at the Commercial, Fred’s portmanteau went missing when we got to the Station and so he went down to see after it.

Gardens of the Acclimatization Society.

Saturday June 19th

Went from coach from Amberley to the Hurunui, 23 miles. Lovely road, often had to catch hold of the side to keep ourselves from being thrown overboard. Arrived at Huranui at 1.30 found that it consisted of 8 houses. Stayed at the hotel, walked down to Mr Geeson’s to see if Sam was there. Was not. Went back to the hotel, had dinner and then a walk up to the Bridge; had we have written home that night, should not have given the place a very favourable account. Went back and had tea and then fetched Geeson up. He stayed with us until 11, when we went to bed. Fred had a wonderful row with the landlord and called him all the loving names he could think of.

Monday June 21st

Mr Geeson drove us to Rotherham (16miles) in a buggy: found Sam there. He could not make out who I was and when we told him he would not believe us, he thought I was John.

Friday July 9th

(on SS Tarama bound for Wellington). Up at 8.00 to breakfast. Enjoyed it much. Slept pretty fair only got warmed up pretty freely with fleas, bugs or some of their fraternity.

Thursday July 15th

Wrote to two places after a situation.

Saturday July 24th

Went by coach to Carterton. Had dinner and walked down to Mr Nix (Chairman of the Carterton Rabbit District) but found he was playing in a football match. So went to see, where he gave me all the information he could concerning the office. Sent in a tender at night for £100 per annum.

Sunday July 25th

Wrote a fresh tender out for £110 for the Inspectorship and Collectorship of Carterton Rabbit District. 9.40 started to walk to Greytown, arrived at the bridge and cut EH into it. Went to Empire Hotel and took a bed. Intended writing home but was so amused with a parrot that she took all my time.

Wednesday August 4th

(in Wanganui) Went to the bank for some money but could not get it they said for ten days, so Sam and I went to County to see for some work.

Friday August 6th

Saw Mr Stimson when he kindly informed us that he had let all the bush work he had and was very sorry he could not give us work.

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Sunday August 8th

Deeping Feast Sunday. Had Turkey and Plum Pudding.

Tuesday August 10th

Went to Wanganui to see a man about some bush work and when we got there we found we were 7 miles from his house. Started to walk, went 11/2 miles up hill and then it came onto rain and we got into a cave and when it ceased turned back and went to the Hotel to wait for the train. The most splendid railway I ever rode on. It was twisted about all forms up and down hill too. Did not get any dinner only a splendid dog biscuit so we were really ready for tea. After tea we went over to fetch Gordon to take a nip as it was the Feast and we kept it up very well.

Monday October 3rd

Agreed with Mr D Scott to go to live with him as Groom and etc.,

Sunday January 1st 1882

Left Mr D Scott

Friday January 13th

Started with J. Stevens Esq

Monday March 12th

Left Mr J Stevens

Friday March 17th

Thursday August 19th

Carting manure all day. Received two letters from home.

Went to see Mrs Stevens – Sale yards & flower show and left dear old Bulls.

Sunday 20th March

Breakfast at 8, walked round town and met Johnson and then went to Dugdale Shop and saw him and walked about with him till dinner time and took ticket for Melbourne per S.S Ringarooma, walked round town and got a few things & back to steamer and set sail from Wellington at 3.30, Dugdale and Johnson came to see me off. Had tea at 6 and hurried in at 7.30 not feeling any better than I might.

Edward had reluctantly returned to Deeping at the request of his mother to help on the farm. He married Hannah Sewell, daughter of John and Hannah (née Lake) of the Manor House, Tixover, in January 1885. In July of that year he is recorded at the Peterborough Show awarding J. Bent a prize of £5 in an Agricultural Steam Engine drivers’ competition. Sadly Hannah died in December in childbirth, though their son John (1885-1947) survived her. The boy was bought up by his Uncle Frank and Aunt Annie at Willow Lodge, Frognall. He later became a grocer’s apprentice, marrying Ethel Whitno in Wisbech in 1910. They had two sons, John (1913 -1995) and Harold (1914-2007) making their home in Eastgate (issue 04).

Upstanding members of the community, the two brothers, John and Edward, attended the annual general meeting of the Market Deeping Association for the Prosecution

of Felons in January 1886 at The New Inn (The Stage) and paid their membership of five shillings each. In May that year Edward became the President and Treasurer of the Workingmen’s Club to receive subscriptions to attend the subsidised Grand Indian and Colonial Exhibition in South Kensington, which attracted about 70 local workers. In November, Edward was married for a second time to Elizabeth Cole eldest daughter of William and Elizabeth (née Burbridge) of the Manor House, Northborough.

It must have caused a great stir when in October 1886 J.G. Medcalf, auctioneer, listed all live and dead farming stock at the premises of John Hibbett, Eastgate. Three days later all of the household effects were put under the hammer, including a stuffed fox and a bird in a glazed cage. John hastily left for Australia on the SS Liguria in December of that year, his wife and daughters returning to Martha’s family home in Bridge Street where Martha became a grocer’s assistant working for her mother.

No one knew the cause of this dramatic turn of events. But it was rumoured at the time that John was seeing another farmer’s wife in Frognall who would leave a lighted candle in the window when her husband was out!

Edward now took on the responsibility of Martha and her three daughters while he and Elizabeth had five children, Jane (1887-1961) born in Deeping St James, Edward (1895-1938), Elizabeth (18981983), Doris (1900-1982) and Horace ‘Roly’ (1905-1986) all born in Northborough.

Edward’s fortunes began to decline; in June 1889, he had a brush with death when his pony and trap collided with another outside Peterborough Show, Mr Hibbett ‘receiving a severe shaking’. In 1899, his son,

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Elizabeth and Doris Hibbett

Edward was lying in a field in Northborough when he was cut in ‘in a terrible manner’ by a reaping machine and narrowly escaped death. And in 1894 there was a bankruptcy hearing at Peterborough Court where it was heard that Edward had liabilities of £187 and no assets. After giving up the farm he had become an agent for the Nottinghamshire Brewery Co. and he attributed his insolvency to this agency failing to pay, agricultural depression, loss of cattle and competition in the threshing business. The family moved into Rose Cottage, Northborough, owned by Elizabeth’s father, Edward becoming a land surveyor before moving to Langtoft in 1911. It was in Langtoft that Elizabeth died in 1916, Edward two years later. Their tombs can be seen in the churchyard there.

It was John’s estranged wife, Martha, who took her daughter Agnes up the aisle in 1908 when she married Arthur Lord, an architectural draughtsman in artificial stoneworks from Narborough where the couple settled. Mildred (Nellie) married William Farrar, a coal merchant in Cheltenham in 1917 but was divorced a year later when she was accused of adultery with Rupert Extence at Welland Cottage. Nellie denied these accusations but died in December 1918 at Welland Cottage. Florence became a buyer for a ladies outfitter in Northampton where she met William Lawson who she later married in 1920. From Brighton, William was an upholsterer with the Rootes Group and Thrupp & Mabberly working on Rolls, Daimler and Bentleys. He had the distinction of upholstering a car for the Queen Mother when she was the Duchess of York, Indian Princesses, a number of film stars and Barbara Hutton. He only returned home to Bridge St, Deeping St James, at weekends, where he was a keen cricketer and expert horse rider until he retired aged 70. He died in Stamford Hospital aged 85 in 1968.

Jane, Edward and Elizabeth’s first born, known as Jennie, was a supplementary teacher when in 1913 she married George Peasgood at St Michael’s, Langtoft, the second son of George Aquila and Mary, farmers of Church View Farm. George junior farmed for 30 years, well known judge of sheep and beasts and secretary of the Conservative Association. The couple made their home at Pear Tree House in the village and had five children: Mildred ‘Nance’ (1913-1979), Mary (1915), George Aquila (1916-1988), Arthur (1919-2001), Victor (1924-2005). George died aged 79 in 1957 after a long illness, Jennie in 1961.

Edward Junior joined the Army Supply Corps as a baker in 1916 but not physically fit he was dismissed in 1917. In 1918 he married Florence, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Starkie born in Langtoft in 1894, and they made their home in Bainton. In 1938 Edward collapsed in the Railway Inn, Ketton, just before taking part in a darts match and died at Stamford Infirmary.

Elizabeth became an assistant matron at Sheffield Orphan Homes before her marriage to Tom Snart in Langtoft in 1925. The couple ran a boarding house in Skegness, where Tom died in 1971, Elizabeth in 1983.

Doris taught at Langtoft School and lived initially with her elder sister, Jane. She married George Sharp, a teacher and special constable from Sheffield at St Michael’s in 1928. After a career in Sheffield the couple moved to Ickwell, Bedforshire, where George became an examiner for Northern Universities, later working at the National College of Agricultural Engineering at Silsoe. He died in 1977, Doris five years later.

Horace married Gladys Chilvers, daughter of Cllr and Mrs J.J. Chilvers, Auctioneers and Farmers of Spalding Common, in an elaborate ceremony at St John’s Church, Spalding in 1930. Best man was E.F. Hare of Market Deeping (issue 74) They lived at 10 Horsegate and divorced in 1950, Gladys citing her husband’s adultery with Joyce Richardson of Deeping St Nicholas. Both remarried. Horace died aged 80 in 1986 and Gladys, 90, a decade later. Not before Roly had ensured his father’s Antipodean adventures had been preserved for posterity!

Edward with Martha nee Cole (right) and Elizabeth his wife (left)

Jack Hibbett (son of Edward’s eldest son John) married Mildred Peasgood in 1945

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The Call of the Wild

‘The Call of the Wild’ was the title of this years short story competition from the Deepings Literary Festival but it could just as easily be applied to Lydia Gilbert’s passion for the great outdoors and specifically for wildlife photography. Born and raised in Deeping St James as with many of our young people her love of wildlife was nurtured by her childhood trips to Deeping Lakes.

After a successful course in Art & Design at Stamford College followed by a two year foundation degree in creative and editorial photography, where she studied still life, portraiture and the relationship between humans and animals, she developed a passion for wildlife photography. She attributes this in part to the school visits she so much enjoyed from Nick Williams who later took her out to the Baston Pits, showing her the hides that he uses to obtain his renowned and inspirational wildlife photos. Captivated by the work of David Attenborough, Lydia pursues her photography close to home in the Deeping Fens but also in the wilds of Scotland where she takes an annual retreat.

favourite places. ‘Puffins rather like the visits from humans to the island as they deter the Artic Skua’s that take Puffin chicks’ explains Lydia. It is possible to sit and watch the Puffins and their fascinating bill tapping courtship ritual. Coming off the ocean to lay one egg a year which they bury underground, the Puffins have provided a rich source of photographic opportunities for Lydia.

Part of the fascination she explains is fuelled by the anticipation of not knowing what to expect. ‘You can wait for four hours and see nothing but being outside and hearing the birdsong is a provides a positive feeling of well being.’ This year one of her favourite haunts, Deeping Lakes has provided a wealth of photographic interest; Spoon Bills, Glossy Ibis and Bitterns ‘booming’ across the Lake.

Venturing farther afield the Isle of Mull is a very special place for Lydia. It is where she and her husband married in Aros Park home to the picturesque

Aros waterfall and the perfect setting for a romantic elopement. She describes going out of Tobermory Bay on a small boat, the mist clearing as the boat made its way into the open ocean, basking sharks circling the boat. It was here that she saw the common dolphin and captured it on camera later to enter it into the competition run by the Mammal Society the theme of which was ‘Mammal Connections’. The photograph was highly commended and praised by the judges for ‘capturing perfectly the elegance and movement of the subject.’ Her dream is to get a glimpse (maybe even a photograph!) of John Coe the sixty five year old Killer Whale and his partner Aquarius thought to be the only two remaining in a pod which once swam the west coast of Scotland for over five decades.

The uninhabited Isle of Lunga, part of the Treshnish Isles is home to thousands of puffins, seals, guillemots, razorbill, shag and many other sea birds and is another of Lydia’s

Believing the mantra ‘it’s not the camera that makes the picture but the person behind the lens’ Lydia uses an eight year old Canon body with a Sigma lens. Gradually she has invested more in equipment with a new tripod and editing software. Lydia has adopted a learning as you go approach, dealing with different environments and understanding how her camera works. She has recently taken to You Tube and has over a thousand subscribers who enjoy the experience of getting up close to nature with Lydia. The pure joy that Lydia feels as she comes across a family of otters is contagious and to be recommended to lift even the most jaded of spirits.

And her day job? That involves photography of course taking pictures of products for Create and Craft, the shopping channel based in Oundle. Her shift pattern allows her time to spend photographing in the outdoors during the week, a good time for wildlife. Her favourite shot to date remains the young muntjac she photographed at Deeping Lakes when the sun was just going down. Known as the ‘golden hour’ or the magic hour this time just before sunset or just after sunrise has a warm reddish hue, the sun’s rays filter through a great distance because of it’s low angle. It can often produce more atmospheric shots and this is the case with the mutjac at the Lakes.

June is the month designated by the Wildlife Trust for ‘30 days wild’ – do one thing outside in the wild every day this month. Lydia recommends sitting outside and listening to the bird song – download the Merlin app and identify the sounds – you might be surprised at the species that you hear!

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Lydia Gilbert

Summer’s Calling by Tory Griffiths

Imagine dining off Norfolk’s answer to the Great Barrier Reef, discovering Britain’s very own Atlantis or picturing Lifeboat Horses galloping across the sand. Well, this summer you can!

Lifeboat duty was not quite as you would expect at Wells-next-theSea in the 1800s. Lifeboat Horses were trained to gallop into action at the sound of rocket fire, and they would tow a 33ft lifeboat a colossal two-and-a-half miles to its launch site at Holkham Gap. Visit Wells at low tide and the frame of a 3m tall horse appears from the water, a fitting tribute to the crew and their courageous cavalry.

Cromer is home to Britain’s Great Barrier Reef! Europe’s largest chalk bed, from the days of the dinosaurs, lies just off the shore of Cromer, with towering arches and deep chasms formed during the Ice Age! The chalk bed supports a variety of plants and animals and is part of the same rock layer as the White Cliffs of Dover, almost 200 miles away. No wonder Cromer has the tastiest crab and lobster when they have this deeply delicious habitat to feed on!

Discover Britain’s ‘Atlantis’ on the Suffolk coast at Dunwich.

In the 13th century Dunwich was one of East Anglia’s richest towns, but a huge storm washed much of this thriving port into the sea and since then the waves have continued to batter the coastline, gradually washing away even more of this lost city. In 1919 All Saints Church finally succumbed to the torrent and tumbled into the sea, and bones from the graveyard occasionally fall from the cliff to this day.

Climb Beeston Bump at Sheringham for great coastal views (all the way to Blakeney Point) and a sense of achievement as you reach the 207ft summit! This commanding geological feature was formed at the end of the most recent Ice Age and was the site of a secret WWII Y-station. This essential listening post reported messages intercepted from enemy boats and aircraft back to Station-X at Bletchley Park. An

octagonal concrete base marks the site where a 4m wide structure once stood, housing Wrens who had signed the Official Secrets Act which forbade them to discuss their vital work for 30 years.

Britain’s coastline was a hive of activity during the war, as Southwold Pier will tell you! It now stands at an impressive 623m but this wasn’t always the case; during WWII a section was removed to stave off the fear of invasion. In 1941 a sea mine destroyed another section and in 1955 a strong storm washed away the end. Reconstruction of the pier was finished in 2002 and you’ll now be pleasantly surprised to find a rather cheeky water clock performing every half hour to the delight of giggling crowds!

The Victorians loved Scarborough and flocked here to be entertained in the Spa Theatre. To cope with the influx of visitors (to the most popular music venue outside London) a hydraulic cliff lift was opened in 1875, linking the South Cliff Esplanade to Scarborough Spa. At its peak in 1945 it carried 1.2 million passengers, so grab a ticket for less than £2 and ride one of Britain’s oldest funicular cliff lifts to see for yourself why it was so popular.

Spend a day by the sea whilst discovering our coastline’s rich past, the perfect combination for a happy and historical day out. Book your return travel with Shaws of Maxey this summer from just £29.50. Visit www.shawscoaches.co.uk for all their departures.

Wilson’s Pet Stop

Walks

Penfield Nature Reserve

Start: Langtoft Outgang Road, Langtoft, PE6 9RB

Time to Travel: Approx 5 mins

Length: Vary

Time of walk: Approx 1 hour

Mum’s got my harness on and my tail is in overdrive! Where are we going today? Oh, Mum’s rushed back to find something… sunglasses and car keys. Door open and in I jump. A couple of songs on the radio and we stop. We’re here on our next adventure.

This one is a bit of a hidden gem and it’s just a few minutes from the Deepings. We parked up at East End Langtoft. Mum put me on my lead and we walked out of the village and followed the path on the verge to the nature reserve.

There’s a really welcoming sign at the entrance.

The nature reserve was a previous quarry until Langtoft Parish Council took over the area. Volunteers manage the nature reserve for the local community.

We were greeted with lots of different paths, so there are lots of different routes each time you visit.

I’m on my lead for this walk as all dogs must be kept on a lead. There are also a couple of areas clearly signposted where me and my paw friends are not allowed.

My sniffers absolutely love this walk! And for Mum there are lots of benches where she can get some peace and take in the views.

There are options to extend the walk by heading back towards the village, then crossing the road before the houses. Follow the gate to the footpath and this leads to the old moat at the back of the play park. From here you can walk around the whole field (it can get a bit overgrown so recommend wearing trousers). In front of the moat and the one to the left too, I can go off the lead but we have to be mindful of the crops.

The footpath goes back to Langtoft Park, or the opposite way to Langtoft crossroads. Alternatively if you are feeling really energetic you can follow it across the fields to Baston.

All this for our paws on our doorstep! Mum, I’m ready for a treat now!

Dog Friendly Cafe: Waggon and Horses Pub on the Main Road

Off Lead: On lead walk

In Wilson’s Bag: Water Bottle, Treats, Poop Bags, Drying Towel

Poop Bins: Bag it and bin it

Wildlife: Birds

Paw Rating: 4 out of 5

Sniff Rating: 5 out of 5

Overall Woof Rating: 5 out of 5

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SUPPORTING

Beer @ the Priory Priory Church Hall and Garden FRI 7TH JUNE 6.00 - 10.00PM SAT 8TH 12.00 - 10.00PM

SUN 9TH 12.00-9.00PM

Up to 8 real ales

30 traditional ciders

Good quality wines (no rubbish!) A small selection of foreign beers

20 real ales, 10 traditional ciders, wine, pimms, prosecco, tea & coffee

Music in the garden every day

Nibbles incl. hot dogs and burgers.

Supporting Priory Church, St. Barnabas and andysmansclub.co.uk

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Here are some ideas from our regular contributors to go wild every day this June!

Raining? Then take a trip to The Deepings Library where there is a great stock of books that will take adults and children into the wild without leaving the living room! Open M-F 10-5 (closed Th) Sat 10-3

Immerse yourself in wild Sunday 2nd June (10.30-4.00pm) - Visit the Deeping Lakes for their Open Day. Free guided walks, bird watching, refreshments, plant stall and activities for children

‘Engaging young people with nature is crucial’ says Will Bowell ‘as societal distractions, particularly technology, often diminish their inherent interest in the natural world. Encouraging outdoor activities like pond dipping, searching for bugs under logs, and bird watching can reintroduce them to the simplicity and peace of nature. Such activities not only benefit young people by providing a break from screen time but also offer solace to adults. Turn off the tablets and inspire kids to discover the wildlife right on their doorstep –it’s beneficial for both their well-being and yours’.

Hannah Drew

We know life with children is a pretty wild ride already, but The Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild event challenges us to get a little wilder in June! With free packs full of ideas and resources, they ask us to ‘perform one random act of wildness a day’ through June. Really, the simple, overarching theme is to remind us to get outside and embrace the great outdoors and all its wonders. As a Mum, teacher, and owner of a local outdoor playgroup, I wanted to share a few of my favourite local outdoor adventures with my little people. The great thing about this challenge is that it does not have to cost you a penny; the outdoors is your canvas, classroom, and the best resource you can find! Recently, the Spinney at Little Bytham has reopened after closing over the winter for refurbishment. The Spinney is an adventure park nestled in beautiful woodland, under a canopy of trees, with hilltop trails, picnic seating, and equipment suitable for a range of ages. One of our favourite parts is the large fire pit area available to make your own fire – ideal for warming up and toasting marshmallows! Another favourite is exploring the local PYO places to pick a range of seasonal flowers, fruits and vegetables! We love Hill Farm, a firm favourite for wildflowers, corn, strawberries, and more! Recently, we adored cutting stems of tulips from The Picking Patch at Corby and Moor Farm in Newborough. If you’re feeling particularly wild, then grab your fishing nets and head for The Stage in Deeping. The picnic benches by the river’s edge provide the perfect base for a little paddle in the shallow, clear water and are great for catching some small fish. The bar even sells duck food for children alongside your drink of choice! A win-win!

Get up early is the advice of Will Bowell‘The best time to experience wildlife is at dawn, especially in early June when the dawn chorus fills the air. The early morning glow enhances the natural beauty, making it the perfect time for a river walk in Deeping. Keep an eye out for elusive otters, one of the charming local species. As the sun warms the day, dragonflies and damselflies begin their dance, while swifts and swallows dart overhead. Early mornings offer a serene, intimate setting, often leaving you alone with nature, making wildlife more approachable and the experience more rewarding’.

Take a leaf out of Artivity’s book and create a nature pattern inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy.

Collect natural materials and make a birds nest all of your own out of them - these created by Artivity (years 3&4) were aided with the use of clay.

Ajay Tegala, who knows a thing or two about bats, having presented ‘In the Bat Cave’ on BBC 2 suggests a walk at dusk to look for bats and moths who can be surprisingly beautiful and etheral.

Walking is a great way to keep active and boost your mood. Here in the Deepings, we are lucky to be a stone’s throw away from amazing walks bustling with nature and wildlife. I love to follow the Welland down to Low Locks, spotting wildlife and flowers along the way. The otters playing in the river is a rare sight, but I have had the privilege to see them once or twice. Slightly further afield, Stamford Meadows circular walk is another favourite of mine. A gentle 3.5km walk, mostly following the river. A beautiful unspoilt area, teaming with bees busy collecting pollen and Red Kites circling above.

The challenge I’ve set myself for 30 days Wild 2024 is to find a different local walk each day. To find out where I end up, follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

Nikki Garrod, The 1:1 Diet with Nikki The Diet Lady (Market Deeping & Surrounding Area). Tel: 07572 990434 Email: nikkithedietlady@gmail.com Facebook: Nikki Dietlady Instagram: 121nikkitdl

Sign up for a nature-inspired creative workshop with Kathryn Parsons! Including - Thurs 12th June 7pm, NatureDoodling at The Peacock, Peterborough. Tickets £10 each, or £15 incl. pizza (other food available too). Sat 29th June make Mini Fungi Sculptures from air drying clay at Sawtry Tea House. Tickets £38. More info at www.kathrynparsons.co.uk or email kparsonsart@btinternet.com

Go for a pavement-walk in your town or village says artist Kathryn Parsons! Notice the tough plants and mosses living in pavement cracks and on walls. It’s easy to ignore these little pioneers, but many are surprisingly beautiful!

These are just some of the wild views that Nicholas Watts has at Vine House Farm. Why not go and have a cuppa in the cafe and enjoy the views across the pond and of the wildflower meadow? Or join a tour of the wildlife garden or Farm on15th or 18th June to book www. vinehousefarm.co.uk/farm-tour-tickets-2024

15th &16th June 1.30 -4.30pm

For one weekend the Deepings Community Centre is transformed into a world of make believe! The garden gates open at 1.30pm and there assembled is a crew of characters to welcome you into the Storyfest Kingdom!

You can undergo Hero Training with Spiderman and Ghost Spider on Saturday or help Elsa re-enact the story of Frozen on Sundaymeet Belle or make potions with Harry Potter! On Saturday Sam will see if you can rival Willy Wonka with your wacky, wonderful sweet treats when she invites you to dream up some cool and crazy inventions for your own factory! With some cutting, collage, painting and drawing, Sam will encourage children to unleash their imaginations creating pictures inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. You’ve heard of the ‘dish that ran away with the spoon’?  Well, create your own spoon person with the help of artist Ellie Sandall – all materials are supplied but she recommends clothes that don’t spoil with paint. Mary Poppins will be dropping in to play some tunes on her guitar and you can stop and quietly listen to some stories with Lynda.

On Sunday you can travel the world as Rose tells stories to take you to far off kingdoms and then gets creative with a related craft activity and some silly but imaginative games. Emily will be setting up her own story-lab on Sunday so that you can make your own books, and storyteller Darren Rawnsley will be weaving some stories just for you!

There is a treasure hunt for you to participate in on both days and some treats for you to enjoy! Feeling thirsty? Then Inner Wheel have some squash on hand to quench your thirst.

Best of all the weekend is brought to you free of charge courtesy of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund administered by SKDC and DSJ United Charities and  DSJ Parish, Town Council and Rotary.

How lovely it was to see everybody out and about enjoying our local community events in the sunshine on Sunday 19th May. We had great support for the Rotary Club Fun Runs in the morning, the Newborough Young Farmers Tractor Run at lunchtime, and Taylor’s Fun Fair on the field all afternoon. Your Town Council supports these and many other activities throughout the year.

As a Town Council we will be fundraising for the two Mayor’s charities which this year are:

Keep handy for future reference

Deepings Community Library

Our marvellous, busy library is run by members of the community for the benefit of all residents. The membership is growing and the cost of providing this valuable service has greatly increased over the last two years. We are completely dependent on applying for grants and donations for our survival so we are seeking additional sponsorship to ensure continuation of our full range of activities.

Coming up: Sunday Fun Day 7th July

Lots of fun for all the family on the John Eve Park from 12.00 to 5.00pm. Activities include stalls, games, prizes and live entertainment. There will also be a Neighbourhood Plan Consultation opportunity.

To complete the Deeping ‘Housing Needs Assessment’ survey, visit www.deepingsplan.org

St. Guthlac’s Church Garden

Fete on Saturday 13th July

is being held in the Rectory garden. Traditional family enjoyment with Tombola, cake stall, bric-abrac, refreshments and lots more!

Market Deeping Relief in Need

This is a practical local charity that is able to provide small grants and direct aid to individuals who require help and assistance to overcome a particular problem or meet a specific need. Over the years it has discreetly helped many residents in a variety of ways and is raising funds to continue this good work.

Deepings

Christmas Market

Planning is underway for this fantastic event on Sunday 1st December. Save the date and book your pitch through Emily at the Town Hall: deputyclerk@marketdeeping-tc.gov.uk

A Reminder of Key Responsibilities and Contacts for reference

MD Town and DSJ Parish District Council (SKDC) County Council (LCC)

• Majority of parks

• Open green spaces

• Cemetery

• Bus shelters

• Dog poo bins

• Walking the footpaths

• Christmas/other Events

• Planning Consultation

• Local Grant Support

• and other responsibilities

Townclerk@marketdeeping-tc.gov.uk 01778 343170

market-deeping.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk deeping-st-james.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk

• Bin collections & Recycling

• Council Tax collection

• Environmental Health

• Benefits

• Social Housing

• Planning Decisions

• Street Cleaning

• Leisure and Recreation

• Licensing

• and other services

Customerservices @southkesteven.gov.uk 01476 406080

• Roads and pavements

• Public footpaths

• Strategic Planning

• Social Services

• Education

• Street Lighting

• Trading Standards

• Bus passes & Blue Badges

• Libraries

• and other services

Customerservices@lincolnshire.gov.uk 01522 552222 Complaints: 01522 843322

southkesteven.gov.uk lincolnshire.gov.uk

Deeping Fencing

The Deepford Artists

Summer Exhibition

Weekend of 6th and 7th July,

10.00-16.00

Bainton Reading Rooms, Barnack Rd, Peterborough, Bainton, Stamford PE9 3AU

Refreshments available / Disabled access

Steph Bowden Hughes

Steph is a self-taught potter based just outside Stamford.

Working with speckled stoneware and porcelain, most pieces are functional with occasional decorative pieces.

Wendy Quinnell

Wendy is interested in human connections and physical body shapes, exploring a wide range of issues with a distorted sense of realism. She paints using texture and colour, working with oils, mediums and different surfaces.

Sandall

Ellie has been a children’s book author and illustrator since graduating from Cambridge School of Art in 2007. She works in watercolour, gouache, crayon and collage, and loves creating animal characters.

Emily is an artist who is deeply inspired by the natural world and our connection to it. Through her work, she hopes to create conversation and engage people in the arts.

Anderson

Elaine looks for colour in unusual places, creating texture using only one medium and making something look realistic whilst it is obviously a piece of art.

Ruthie Hudson / RH Prints

Ruth is a painter and print maker, working form her home studio in Stamford. Inspired by interior design and fashion, her work is both bold and graphic.

Emily Bowers

Elaine

Ellie

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens Home of Bridgerton Season 3!

Visit Sunday to Thursday from now until the end of September to see The Vanbrugh Hall where the latest Bridgerton ballroom scenes were filmed.

Over 3,000 acres to explore, including beautiful gardens and a playground.

Events

June

Fri 14th An Audience with Henry VIII

Sat 15th St Peters Singers Concert

Sun 16th The Sealed Knot

Sun 30th Baston Car & Bike Show

July

Mon 1st Military Lives Exhibition begins

Tues 23rd Storyteller

Sat 27th Festival of the Unexceptional

August

Tues 6th Storyteller

Thurs 8th Outdoor Theatre ‘Wind in the Willows’

Sat 10th & Sun 11th The Sealed Knot

Sat 17th Outdoor Concert Abba ‘Bjorn Again’

Tues 20th Storyteller

Thurs 22nd Outdoor Theatre ‘Little Women’

Sun 25th Tudor Day

Fri 30th Outdoor Cinema ‘The Greatest Showman’ singalong

Sat 31st Outdoor Cinema ‘Harry Potter’

September

Sun 1st Outdoor Cinema ‘Pretty Woman’

Thurs 5th - Sun 8th Nene Valley Rock Festival

Sun 15th Lettering Arts Trust Talk & Tour

Thurs 26th ‘Evolution of Decorative Plasterwork’ with Philip Gaches

BIRDS

One Week of Owls, Otters and Aurora!

Words & Pictures by William Bowell

The Sunday of the May Day Bank Holiday marked the start of an extraordinary week. I spent the day with my friends Mike and Hugh, racing around Peterborough to see as many bird species as possible. We managed to spot 124 species, just three short of our record, including some memorable highlights that fatigue has since sadly blurred, dear reader.

But the next day was my Dad’s 70th birthday, so to celebrate, the next evening we had a walk along the river towards dusk. A family of Goosander were entertaining as a mother and her two young were chasing the fish in the shallows.

They were fantastic to watch, snorkelling and then suddenly, they would go charging under the shallow water, with the small fish scattering everywhere. Goosanders, once winter visitors, have recently started breeding here, making their antics even more special.

Around the bend, Dad spotted a mother Otter and her cub. We watched them squeak and play before they disappeared into the willows. Moments later, they reappeared, the mother grooming her youngster while occasionally comically snorting at us. As the sun set, we thought the evening couldn’t get better – until we heard the distinctive call of a baby Longeared Owl. It sat high in a hawthorn tree, a delightful end to our walk.

On Wednesday, a prework visit to Deeping Lakes revealed a long-staying Glossy Ibis and a lively array of warblers. I even found a family of Great-spotted Woodpeckers. Thursday evening’s river amble brought another surprise: a new, silent baby Long-eared Owl and an adult hunting in near daylight. Witnessing the nocturnal owl hunting was breathtaking and as I walked back to the original young Owl, the second was calling with it and the adults displayed above my head in the darkness. Pure magic!

Friday morning started with another walk along the river. The silent baby owl was still in its spot, this time with an adult nearby. A regular walker informed

me that the Otters were out again, and I watched as the mother and cub swam down the river.

I returned in the evening, to look for Owls. The conditions were clear and and reportedly the biggest solar storm to hit for two decades was happening right then, which meant that later could be good for seeing the Northern Lights, even in our neck of the woods!

Not one for being distracted, I found the silent baby Owl still in its spot but this time was being brooded by the female Long-eared Owl. Suddenly it all made sense, as to why this was a silent baby and hadn’t moved- it was still on the nest! Obviously, they don’t squeak when they are on the nest as their parents know where they are it would alert predators but as soon as they ‘branch’ they squeak so the parents know where to deliver dinner!

To my utter shock the male was back on the fence posts, hunting in the last of the light. This time I got prolonged views of this beautiful Owl and best of all, Mike and his daughter Jasmine had joined me to see these class birds.

With nightfall, the forecast was still reading strong Aurora, so I picked up Dad and my dear wife Amy, and headed to Deeping Highbank with high hopes. Our camera phones instantly picked it up much better than our eyes (a usual experience of Aurora around here) but what followed was beyond belief, dear reader.

The faint green glow grew into crazy reds, pinks and oranges appeared to the northwest and north east, with beaming lights of green dancing above our heads. Mother nature’s fireworks took over the sky, complete with ‘ooohs and ‘aaaaahs’ from our gathering. It was an experience none of us will forget and the perfect end to my week of wildlife finding.

June’s 30 Days Wild Challenge encourages everyone to explore the wealth of wildlife on their doorstep. I packed a lot of wildlife into one, working, week with every day different to the last, and a whole month could reveal even more wonders. Keeping it local allows you to get to know the individual creatures and their habits, making the experience even more rewarding. In fact, I can’t think of anywhere better. One might say, I’d rather be in Deeping.

Market Deeping.

We’re specialists in high quality bird food, growing much of the bird seed we sell here on our farm. We also stock a wide range of bird feeders & accessories. We are always available to offer advice on how to feed your garden birds

8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM- 4PM

What’s on this June?

We’re loving the change in temperature & more seasonal produce becoming available. We now have freshly picked local strawberries, homegrown asparagus, new potatoes & broad beans

We now offer a larger size for most drinks & always have a wide variety of freshly baked cakes to choose fromhave you seen our cuppa & cake offer?

Will works at Grasmere Farm in Deeping St James (with a butcher’s and deli in Market Gate, Market Deeping) but in his spare time enjoys wildlife watching locally and across the country. He is also a keen photographer. Many of his images can be found at http:// justwildimages.blogspot.co.uk/ and photo cards can be found for sale at Market Gate Deli in

Coco Caribbean

Five great

When Nicola and Ralph decided to take the food delivery service that they had started during lockdown into more stationary food provision, it was to Nicola’s Grandma that they turned. She encapsulated the flavours and tastes of Clarnedon, Jamaica, in a recipe book that the duo interpreted and took to their first event at Itter Park. Having sold out of all their food within an hour the couple realised that there was a demand for their unique cuisine and have been taking their dishes to festivals and pubs throughout the area ever since. Jerk Chicken and Curried Goat have proved to be favourites and it is possible to sample them at The Pack Horse, Northborough. Private parties can also be catered. Check out their Facebook page for their diary dates.

23 Coffee

As for many, lockdown proved a turning point for Tyler and Megan Kearney when, missing good coffee, they bought their own Barista style coffee machine. They were inspired by the coffee culture in Australia when visiting family, and when they took their family of two on a ten-week exploration of South East Asia it was the many roasteries and coffee shops that came to their attention and helped form their dream. On their return this became a reality!  23 Coffee was born. A local speciality coffee trailer with a regular pitch at Elsea Park Community Centre, Bourne quickly built up a following with coffee aficionados but with amazing hot chocolates too. So it is of little surprise that this entrepreneurial team have opened their own coffee shop in Crown Walk, Bourne.

foodvendors street

Woodstove Pizzas

It was on holiday in the South of France that Dale Regan first noticed pizza trailers serving quality pizzas in most villages. Not only were the pizzas very tasty but the trailers also served as a hub of the village communities. So approximately 16 years ago Dale brought the idea to the Deepings and surrounding villages, becoming the only wood-fired pizza trailer in the area. It took a while to produce the perfect pizza and Dale readily admits that there were some disasters on the way but the enterprise took off and eventually he had two pizza vans. The pizza bases are made of hand-stretched sourdough and the generous toppings are from the highest quality ingredients. Some say the best this side of Naples! Woodstove is based at The Waterton Arms every Friday evening til late. Weddings at Sissons Barn are catered for as are private parties and weddings. Contact 07941 781168

Cheesy Pig

The trailer that was funded by Sunday dinners sold during lockdown has grown and grown! Previously a chef with the Royal Air Force, Sam had long held an ambition to own a food trailer and he seized the opportunity! He now has four trailers and as well as staying faithful to the local pubs which initially gave him a break, the Cheesy Pig can be found at most prestigious outdoor events and festivals throughout the UK. Now part of a box park in Lincoln operated by Stack, the Cheesy Pig are fast creating a slot for themselves in the nation’s food offer! Favourites are their Pig Mac (pulled pork with baconaise and bacon bits) and Pooh Bear (pulled pork with deep fried halloumi chips). All are created from fresh to Sam’s own (secret) recipes. Check out their Facebook page for their diary dates.

Hitwrap

‘Less Oil, Less Salt, Less Sugar’ is the mantra behind Hitwrap, which means Health in the Wrap. This mobile food catering truck offers Cantonese/Hong Kong style food such as dim sum, dumplings, noodles and bubble tea. Their signature dish is unique to them and is the ‘Hitwrap’. Starting out as market traders they hit the road in 2021 and haven’t looked back. You can find them at The Pack Horse, Northborough for times see Facebook. Check out their Facebook  and Insta pages hkhitwrap.

THE PACK HORSE Lincoln Road Northborough Tel 01733 913155 WhatsApp 07457 405672

FOOD SERVED WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY

Wednesday to Saturday lunch 12.00-2pm [Wednesday-Friday 2 course lunch special £15]

Evening Menu 5.30pm - 8.00pm

Sunday roasts 12.00pm - 300pm

Our menu is mainly gluten free Vegetarian & vegan options too

TUESDAY NIGHT IS QUIZ NIGHT with Street Food from 5.30pm

SUNDAY AFTERNOON relax with live music 3.00-5.00pm

FATHER’S DAY Sunday 16th June

Treat Dad to a traditional Sunday roast. Reservations filling up fast so book your table now www.the-packhorse.co.uk

what’s on

D-Day Beacon Lighting

Jubilee Park

Thursday 6th June 9.15pm

Strawberry Cream Tea

Sat 15th June 3-5.00pm. The Priory Garden, 11, Church St., Northborough Ticket only £15 call 07802487679

Deeping St Nicholas Dog Show

Short Story Competition

‘How much do you love me.... through the universe and more..’

One A4 page including a picture of your dog 3 age groups 5-9, 9-16 and adult

Entries to erica.crust@gmail.com for independent judging by July 14th or leave your entry at the back of church in an envelope. A display of all entries in Church until Sept 15th - winners announced at the Dog Show on Sat August 10th.

Langtoft, The Deepings & District British Legion will be laying a wreath

on DDay, Thursday 6 June,10am

Remembrance Garden (next to The Boundary).

Coffee morning

Deepings Bowling Association (Spalding Road)

10-12pm on Thursday 13 June in aid of St Barnabas Hospice. Home-made cakes. Raffle. Parking. .

DEEPINGS

Fun Day

7th July - 12 - 5.00 p.m John Eve Field (Opposite Tesco) Sun Day

Derek Forbes Simple Minds Bassist

Talks about his book ‘A very simple mind’ Bookmark, Spalding Tues 25th June 7.00pm Tickets £10 incl glass of wine or juice 18-20 The Crescent PE11 1AF

Baston Church celebrates its patron saint, St John the Baptist

22/23 June. Flower arrangements all day Saturday.

Sunday 10 am Holy Communion. 2.30 to 4.30 an afternoon of craft activities with refreshments for all.

No charge but donations are invited.

Peterborough Playgoers perform Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Relatively Speaking’

19th-22nd June 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm Key Theatre Studio

Rose & Sweet Pea Show

Traditional summer fete and horticultural show

Priory Church and Church Hall Sat 29th June 1-4.00pm

Beer @ the Priory

Priory Church Hall and Garden

Fri 7th June 6.00 - 10.00pm Sat 8th 12.00 - 10.00pm Sun 9th 12.00-9.00pm

20 real ales, 10

traditional ciders, wine, pimms, prosecco, tea & coffee. Music in the garden every day. Nibbles incl. hot dogs and burgers. Supporting Priory Church, St. Barnabas and andysmansclub.co.uk

Library Book Quiz

Fri 14th June 7.00-8.30pm

Teams of 4bring your own refreshments £5pp Deepings Library

To book 01778 346528

Crowland and Thorney 1940’s weekend

Park Farm Thorney Sat 22nd and 23rd June

Bird inspired selling exhibition

21st & 22nd June

10.00 - 3.00pm

Unique Cottage Studios

Fulney Lane South, Spalding PE12 6FA

Open Farm and Vintage Weekend

Park Farm, Thorney Sat & Sun 8th-9th June 10.00 - 4.00pm

Free entry

The Crowland Buffalo, battle reanactments, vehicle displays, music, living history groups, dance

Tickets and info

https://crowlandbuffalo.wordpress. com/1940sweekend/

Farm safari, country crafts, farmers market, kids zone, meet the animals, sheep show, food hall, farming displays, PYO Spuds, Gun Dog Training

www.parkfarmthorney.co.uk

Why do I need a will?

Wills are important to ensure that your assets pass to those you would like. If you are not married, your partner will not automatically inherit your estate. If you have children, you can also use a will to nominate guardians to ensure they are looked after if the worst may happen.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

What are they?

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are documents that allow someone that you nominate as your attorney, to deal with your financial or health affairs on your behalf.

These are used when you lose mental capacity but must be created while you can still make decisions. If you do not create these in time, then unfortunately the solution is more costly and time consuming.

Probate

What is it?

When a person sadly passes away, some banks and institutes require a Grant of Probate to enable you to collect in their assets. If you are selling a house, a solicitor will require this to complete the sale. We are licensed to assist with the probate application on your behalf, as well as distribute the estate, making everything simpler at this difficult time.