I'd Rather be in Deeping February 2024

ISSUE 100 / FEBRUARY 2024

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Celebrating 10 years in Market Deeping

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l-r front Stella Twigge-Molecey, David T-M, Mireille T-M, George T-M, Peter T-M, Joshua T-M Erin T-M, Alice T-M, Oliver T-M, Scarlett T-M, Helen T-M, Gillian T-M, Maz (with the red hair), Sasha T-M, Mia T-M, Andrew T-M, Simon T-M, Natalie T-M, Richard Harrop, Lisa Harrop (T-M) Back row Jonathan T-M, Billy T-M, Nick Curwin, Josh T-M, Helen T-M

An auspicious event occurred at the start of this new year, apart from the horrendous flooding which has blighted the area. This was far more pleasurable since for the first time since before 1896, when the family left, the largest gathering of the Molecey family occurred at Molecey Mill over the weekend of 5 and 6 January.

A fascinating afternoon of family and local history continued and Charlotte Molecey’s family Bible was brought back to the house. The Bible records the marriage of Charlotte to John Twigge in December 1794 and then continues to record over a hundred years of Molecey family births, deaths and marriages in its pages.

Over 25 family members, all descended from their ancestor Charles Molecey Twigge Molecey, gathered to celebrate a family birthday and to enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere of their ‘family’ home.

Charlotte was a benefactor of the Green School in Market Deeping and her contributions to Market Deeping are recorded in the church and school.

Visits to both the churchyards of St Andrew’s West Deeping and St Guthlac’s took place to discover where ancestors are buried. A wine tasting in the dovecote and a tour of the mill room as the wheel turned created an atmosphere of family joy.

Graham Magee of Molecey said how exciting it was to bring so many members of the family together in what might have been the largest gathering of the family in history.

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One of Frognall’s oldest residents, John Woodhead, left us recently, aged 93. A respected Deeping St Nicholas farmer since he was 15, he started working for his father Alf as a stable boy looking after and ploughing with heavy horses, before tractors arrived on the scene.

John’s Mother Daisy died soon after he was born at East Reach Farm and he was cared for as a baby by Dr Harper, from Fairfax House, Deeping Gate, who wanted to adopt him. John was a farmer to the end. He retired to Frognall and loved the hamlet and its residents. Funeral details from Scholes or IRBD. It was 20 year old Sophie Maclennan who scooped the best photo, voted by the public, in a competition run at the Cafe at Eventus. Art student, Sophie in her second year at Lincoln University took the photo at the bottom of her grandmother’s garden in Eastgate.

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Congratulations to our lucky winners!

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The prize has been drawn and we would like to congratulate our lucky winners Claire Mclelland and Janet Fitzjohn!

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Beautiful mother of pearl clouds spotted over Deeping after sunset in December - these Nacreous clouds usually develop in extremely cold air above the polar regions. They form only below -78C, and the effect is reminiscent of a thin layer of oil on top of water, produced as the sunlight diffracts around the tiny ice crystals inside them.

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On behalf of the Town, Parish and District Councils I would like to pass on thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to supporting residents and retailers with their flood defences. It was a particularly busy start to the year due to the exceptional rainfall in the first week of January and we saw the River Welland at its highest level for over 40 years, with a real and

imminent risk of flooding the town and properties all along the riverbank. It was only due to a tremendous community effort issuing sandbags and building mini-dams that prevented the Deepings from becoming inundated with flood water. It could happen again so please be prepared, keep all sandbags handy and stay vigilant.

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How are we getting on with our purple-lidded recycling bins? It is a bit different and we now have a new system to get used to. The week beginning 5th February will be the first collection of clean dry paper and cardboard. Our grey recycling bins are still used for clean glass, plastics and tins. If it is not clean then please put it in the black bin. Use your leaflet or the SKDC website to find out which bin on which week. Did you know that in SKDC, none of our waste goes to land-fill? All the contents of the black bin are also recycled and turned into useable energy by incineration.

Coronation Hall.

If you were involved or interested in the survival of the Coronation Hall last year you may recall that the outdated Constitution was the stumbling block to appointing community members to the Board of Trustees. I am pleased to say that the Constitution has now been amended and the date of the AGM will be given in my next update for anyone to attend.

SKDC Local Plan Review. The Local Plan is a comprehensive SKDC document providing clear policies regulating new development across the district. The first draft of the revised version will be available for consultation later this month and it will also contain proposed sites for new housing. There will be opportunities for you to have your say and to provide feedback on the proposals.

First signs of Spring. My snowdrops are out and the daffodils are pushing through! Although these are difficult times for many of us, let’s stay hopeful that 2024 has some good things to look forward to. If you need any particular help, please refer to the contact details given in last month’s edition.

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Deepings Leisure Centre.

Progress of the Deepings Leisure Centre Group application to SKDC for Grant funding has taken a step forward. The matter was debated at length at an Extraordinary meeting of the full Council on 11th January. I am delighted to say that the application was voted on and a grant of £850,000 has now been earmarked to support the re-opening of the Leisure Centre. The release of the funding is subject to a number of robust conditions and any further progress requires a crucial decision by Lincolnshire County Council to transfer ownership of the land and building to the community group. At the time of writing, this decision is scheduled to be made in the first week of February and we should know the outcome soon.

Deepings Neighbourhood Plan Review.

Following on from the Local Plan, additional consultation will begin to enable us to revise our Neighbourhood Plan. The Plan will then be updated to reflect the wishes of the residents of the Deepings. To ensure better quality design and overall layout, a major piece of consultation work is currently underway to create an overarching Design Code that is applicable for all new developments - what do we like in the Deepings and what sort of design do we want to see more of?

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Freemasons from St Pega Lodge in Deeping St James raised £290 to take Christmas to children in the area who would otherwise go without.

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The 2023 Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Award cohort at Artivity! There were seven Bronze, five Silver and four Gold recipients, bringing Artivity’s running total to 60 Bronze, 26 Silver and 5 Gold with a one hundred percent success rate. A new Bronze Arts Award course started in January, and Explore, Silver and Gold will begin again in September. Interested? Give Artivity a shout!

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COMPETITION

The Call of the Wild This year the Deepings Literary Festival wants you to let your imagination run wild! Soar to the skies and let your vision be untamed!

Writers aged 8-15 should submit their stories of up to 500 words – the winning storyteller will win a book voucher of £25.

Judging will be by Julia Jarman.

Julia has her roots in the Deepings and is well known for the books that she has written for children, including ‘The Big Red Bath’. She has recently started to write for adults; ‘The Widows’ Wine Club’ has been acclaimed by previous Literary Festival guest author, Sophie Hannah, as ‘a sparkling delight’.

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Adult storytellers should submit their stories of up to 950 words – the winning author will win a book voucher of £30 and the opportunity to have their story featured in the pages of I’d rather be in Deeping magazine.

Judging will be by William Shaw.

William was one of the authors to appear at the Deepings Literary Festival in 2022 and writes the DS Alexandra Cupidi books set in Dungeness. ‘The Wild Swimmers’ will be published in May. Says the New York Daily News: ‘William Shaw makes his sentences sing!’

Entries should be sent to enquiries@deepingsliteraryfestival.co.uk by 31st March 2024. Please see the requirements of the competition on www.deepingsliteraryfestival.co.uk

Award winning author and Judge of the 2023 competition, Milly Johnson says ‘This writing competition is a wonderful way of unloosening your creative side and showing off what you can do because many people don’t truly know that until something like this encourages them to try and find out. I think it surprises everyone to discover they are capable of so much more than they might have thought.

Last year we were delightfully taken aback by the level of creativity and standard of writing and judging was a hard task. And for the winners it was a true validation of their capabilities - and they were thrilled.’

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Almshouses

FEATURE Almshouses (otherwise known as Bede Houses) developed during the medieval period as charitable housing for the elderly or widows. Often administered by a charity or by Trustees of the bequest which has prompted the building of the houses.

In Market Deeping it was a bequest of Mary Ann Scotney that resulted in the building of the Almshouses in Church Street. Mary was a wealthy spinster, born in 1799 into a prosperous farming family from Thornhaugh. They had been tenant farmers of the Duke of Bedford and we can trace them back to 1725, when John Scotney (b.1725) married Mary Taylor of Nassington. Their son, Richard (b.

1756) married Sarah (b.1758), daughter of wealthy farmers John and Mary Whitwell from Werrington, in 1780 at All Saints Parish Church, Paston. Richard and Sarah had six children but sadly Sarah died and Richard married again, Esther Ayres at Thornhaugh on 8th December 1896. Richard and Esther’s children were Mary Ann (b.1799 – d. 1876) and her brother William (b.1797–d.1825). Mary Ann was baptised on New Year’s Day 1800 at St Andrews Parish Church in Thornhaugh.

Mary Ann’s mother, Esther, died in 1807, and her father in 1820.

At this time she was already a wealthy woman with land and property in Werrington and now she inherited land from her father in Barnack, Barrowden, Glapston and Thornhaugh. Initially Mary Ann went to live with her brother at Sacrewell Lodge. William was farming here with his cousin John Whitwell from Werrington.

Sadly William died aged just 28 and Mary Ann went to live in Werrington where she stayed for ten years until 1835 when she bought, at auction, number 70 Church Street, Market Deeping.

In the 1841 Census Mary Ann is recorded as living in Church Street with her domestic servant and companion, Martha Allison from Quadring. Mary Ann cut a splendid figure, she attended church regularly , impeccably dressed and always wearing a hat.

Having many nieces and nephews, she regularly entertained and was special friends with the Gaskell family from Thornhaugh, an old and respected local family. On Census day 1871, Susanna Gaskell, a lady of independent means, was recorded visiting Mary Ann and Martha. During the week Mary Ann would attend to business commitments of which there were many, from the extensive land and property that she had inherited and which she judiciously increased.

She had had her eye on Miller’s Barn, named after John Kitchen Miller who used the barn for performances by travelling theatre companies, concerts and dances. When John Miller died a very wealthy man in 1859, Mary Ann purchased the large stone barn which was built parallel to the road and had originally been part of a farmyard along Church Street. Mary Ann sat at her desk at number 70 and planned her bequest, drawing up a list of who was to occupy her Almshouses. She laid down 21 rules, including that each resident if possible should attend a place of worship on Sundays, should sweep chimneys once a year and provide their own fire scuttle. Children were forbidden to live with the residents.

When Mary Ann died in January 1876 aged 77 she predictably left a very detailed Will dated 24th November 1875, covering seven pages of hand writing. She appointed Glinton farmer, James Webster, Market Deeping merchant, John Perkins and her trusted companion, Martha, as executors. She was generous in leaving money to her nieces and nephews and her friends and she also left £100 to the parish of Werrington, the interest to be distributed by the parish church wardens and four principal farmers amongst ten unmarried women of 50 years and upwards or if there not be that number, widows of any age and the needy, sick and poor.

Mary Ann left £50 to the Trustees of the Almshouses who were chosen from the leading citizens of Deeping; Solicitor, Francis

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FEATURE Brown, William Holland, John Perkins, John Alfred Wyles, William Harrison, Thomas Chesterfield, James Webster and Martha Allison.

Martha set about putting her mistress’s wishes into action and instructed Stamford architect Edward Browning to design the houses which were built by John Crowson, stonemason of Deeping St James. Mary Ann had left £2700 for the work to be done. The work to clear the site and the demolish Miller’s Barn commenced in the spring of 1877 and the Almshouses were completed by autumn 1878.

Martha had been instructed to sell Mary Ann’s clothes to help to fund the Almshouses. So for four weeks after 15th May 1876 a sale of Miss Scotney’s wardrobe took place: ‘Silk and other handsome dresses, shawls, mantles and every description of ladies under clothing, two riding habits, a handsome coat, gold watch, chains and seals, brooches, rings. Also one dozen fine Irish linen shirts suitable for an elderly gentleman, Sacrewell Lodge a quantity of table linen and other articles.’ resident of the Almshouses at the time of her death. The rest of her legacy was to be invested for the Almshouses by the Trustees: Manasseh Joseph Tryon, a farmer of Martha also oversaw the sale of 70 Church Street, with its orchard West Deeping, farmer George Shillaker of Market Deeping, Thomas Chesterfield surrounded by a stone wall, to brewer George Stapleton and his family. and James Pridmore of Glinton.

Auctioneer John Fox held a sale at the property of valuable household furniture comprising ‘handsome mahogany 4 post Arabian bedsteads, 4 excellent The first to be selected for residency at the Almshouses was widow Elizabeth feather beds, blankets, counterpanes, mahogany chest of drawers, dressing glasses, Alderman, a master baker with premises in the Market Place but she sadly died very good Brussels and Kidderminster carpets, hearth rugs, mahogany sideboard, before she could take up residence. set of 4ft dining tables, chimney glasses in gilt ,sofa card tables, chiffonier, ball dial, dinner and handsome tea services, glass, 20 in. iron garden roll, patent In the 1881 Census the residents of the Almshouses were Mary Nixon (64) a farm mangle, kitchen requisites, and 50 oz of plate.’ labourer’s widow born at Market Deeping, Mary Hales (74) a farm labourer’s widow born at Polebrook, Catherine Baxter (63) housekeeper born at Thornhaugh, Mary After the sale of the house Martha moved to Vine House (12 Stamford Andrew (71) horsekeeper’s widow born Braceborough, Mary Peck (71) a postman’s Road) behind the Almshouses of which she was the first almoner. She widow born at Burton Coggles, with her attendant as she was an invalid Jane Fairfax employed Katherine Green from Maxey as a domestic servant. Just as (68) born at Ryhall.

Mary Ann had been, Martha was committed to this project and she The first death among these ladies was gave £527 of her own money to make that of Catherine Baxter, who died on the the Almshouses more comfortable.

16th April 1884, while visiting friends in Thornhaugh. The newly convened Trustees Two years after the completion of met a month later with William Holland the houses, in 1890, Martha died in the Chair and the group set about leaving just over £3,762 in her will. selecting an occupant for the vacant house.

As well as leaving small amounts Eliza Lilley, widow of Thornhaugh, was to her relations and friends she also chosen. The accounts for the Almshouses left £600 to the Baptist Church were also examined by the Trustees at the Deeping St James and her clothes to same meeting and the many improvements Sonia Tryon, wife of the Rev. Tryon. and additions made for the comfort of Also ten shillings was left for each the residents were noted. The Trustees

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FEATURE commented on the generosity of Martha Allison ‘under whose able management the whole concern has been carried out from the beginning and is now brought to a state of completion rarely to be surpassed’. The Trustees took the opportunity to tour the houses and found them in a most excellent condition and remarkable in their cleanliness.

In 1891 Mary Hales was the only original occupant of the houses and as well as Eliza Lilley, she had been joined by Hannah Frisby, Mary Ann Johnson, Elizabeth Nowell and Fanny Harrison. In 1894 the meeting of the Trustees added George Vergette to their number and Mrs J. E. Smith was selected to move into the house now vacant following the death of Hannah Frisby.

Ten years later Mary Ann Johnson, now 76, was not only still in residence but was carrying on her own dressmaking business. She and Eliza Lilley had been joined by Eliza Smith (76), Mary Miller (65), Ann Chesterfield (76) and Louisa Loweth (76) who was the widow of John Thomas, miller of Deeping St James.

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In 1911, Mrs Watson, Eliza Roberts (67) and Sarah Bingham (70) were in occupancy, the ladies over 70 receiving their first state pension which in 1909 was five shillings a week (25 pence today). By 1921 Mary Ann Wheatley (70) and Betty Barlow (76) had been selected for a coveted place at the Almshouses.

Throughout the twentieth century and until today the Almshouses remain an important feature of Market Deeping life. In 1983, the Trustees represented by Dennis Stacey, received £300 from Deepings Round Table at a presentation by Stuart Childs, Chairman, at The Deeping Stage. The money was used to install a shower in one of the bungalows and provided structural improvements to one of the houses.

Today the Almshouses are looked after by the Charity of Miss Mary Ann Scotney with Trustees; Rev. George Holding, Dr Mike Osborne, Cllrs Collins and Broughton and Pauline Redshaw.

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E. C. Bateman ‘Death at the Auction’ and ‘Murder Most Antique’ were two titles that found themselves enrobed in festive wrappings and ribbon and under many a local tree this Christmas! This is courtesy of the fact that both books are set in the medieval stone town of Stamford and are penned by E. C. Bateman (Emily), the wife of Greg who heads up Batemans auctioneers in the town.

The Georgian Festival, which filled the town with an extravaganza of wigs and bonnets in recent years, provides the backdrop for the second book in the series, Murder Most Antique. Felicia is talked into helping with the Fair but when the headline speaker turns up dead in the hook-aduck pool, followed by more murders in quick succession, the stakes are even higher!

Emily is a jewellery and watches specialist working alongside Greg at their Ryhall Road premises. When the couple first set up home in a converted Georgian flat overlooking St Mary’s Church in the heart of the town, Emily dreamt up the idea for this series. She would sit at her desk and watch the world go by as she wrote. At the time she was writing romantic comedy but when she came to the end of a contract with her publisher she told them that she just had to set her next book in Stamford, which had stolen her heart! More than that, she told them, ‘I thought it should be crime.’ For Emily there was something about Stamford’s beauty and its sense of history which seemed the perfect backdrop for dark and mysterious goings on! ‘Having said that,’ she explains, ‘they’re definitely on the cosy end of crime.

My heroine needed a vocation, and auctions are so mysterious, so arcane; people are fascinated by them.’

Emily approaches the start of each book, ‘excited but daunted and then the finish gives a rush of achievement and relief, the middle is a jigsaw puzzle which slowly fits together – challenging but satisfying!’ After so long working alone, meeting the readers is a definite bonus for Emily, that, and ‘when you first get sent the cover image, that’s always a wonderful moment, when it really starts to feel real.’

Now the couple have decamped to the surrounding countryside with their baby daughter, Flossie, but can still be spotted around the cobbled streets on a regular basis, usually being dragged along by their effervescent Cocker Spaniel, Audrey.

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It is on these cobbled streets that the story unfolds. Felicia Grant, having been called back to her family’s auction house on Broad Street, uncovers the body of her father’s business rival, murdered during a packed sale. According to the blurb, ‘Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect – including her. As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets…’

Emily’s tips for aspiring novelists are encouraging and above all achievable. She recommends ‘Just start writing; don’t worry too much about it. Don’t try and get it perfect to begin with – that’s what editing is for!’ She also suggests, ‘Once you’ve begun, write consistently. And by that I don’t mean sitting there for hours each day. It doesn’t have to be a lot, even if you just write a page, after a year you’ll have 365 pages. That’s a book!’

Emily has a busy year in the offing, another book in the series due out in November and an appearance at ‘Murder at Molecey’ which will take place at Molecey Mill as part of the Deepings Literary Festival on Saturday 4th May. www.deepingsliteraryfestival.co.uk

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I could hear the whole family getting ready with their boots on and then phew! There was my lead! I bounced into the back of the car, harness on and clipped in and off we all went.

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These are some of my favourite woods to walk in. They are usually super quiet and incredibly pretty.

From here you can make the walk as long or short as you want. You can walk anywhere within the woods so it’s a great place to explore away.

We were lucky enough to see a herd of deer along our route and the woods also have some badger sets.

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From the woods you can retrace your steps all the way back to Shillingthorpe.

Alternatively you can walk on the road back to Greatford. There is also the option to park at the woods and just walk around the woods if you prefer.

Back at home, I am beyond happy. I’ve had some treats, my tail is resting and I’m daydreaming of running across the fields, breathing in the most wonderful woodland smells. I wonder where Mum will take me next?

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Celebrating the 100th issue of I’d rather be in Deeping is time to take stock and say some big thank yous: to Gaz and Joy, to Sue and David, Stuart, Bill and Ian, to Will and Ray and to Maggie, and all of the contributors to the magazine. To Jessica and Andra and far flung readers – hello Dr Hughes on Quadra Island! To our advertisers, without whom this would just not be possible but especially to Graham of Molecey whose positivity and encouragement is so appreciated! To all of our deliverers – not many magazines can boast an ex-Chelsea player among their ranks! And finally, to our very own and dear centenarian, Nancy Titman – to whom our 100 issues are dedicated.

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Did you know that regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health? It can improve your mood, energise you, help you maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your bones and muscles, and help your posture. Exercise also plays a vital role in boosting energy levels and immunity, helps with brain function and memory and improves sleep Not only that it’s a great social activity and never too late to start! Deeping Osteopaths can advise on how much physical activity you should be aiming for, how to get started or become more active, and the positive influence physical activity can have in keeping healthy and fending off aches and pains.www.deepingosteopaths.co.uk Michael Oldfield 38

Build the foundations for a new you, not just for this year, but every year! If you can’t run up a flight of stairs without getting puffed, what are you going to be like in 10 or 20 years? Instead of spending the last decade(s) of your life attending medical appointments, doesn’t it sound better to be fit enough to travel the world, or play with your grandkids? It’s never too early or too late to start working towards this goal, so don’t put it off ! I’ve looked at the culprits that cause issues in later life, such as muscle loss and osteoporosis, poor cardiovascular health, balance, poor mobility and more, and I have worked out a new class that addresses these issues. The class comprises resistance exercises using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands and free weights, and focuses on balance, posture and mobility. The class is called Lifefit, and starts on Friday, Jan 26th at 9:15 am at The Coronation Hall. www.cherylfitness.co.uk FB: Cheryl’s Fitness and Yoga 07587 709 270 Cheryl Baskeyfield.

In 2011, I set up a small business called Ki-Ways. The Japanese word Ki means the vital energy that keeps our body, mind and spirit vital and alive. I believe that everybody has what I call a Ki-Way. It’s like a door that can unlock the door to your true self. I use my understanding of energy linked with theoretical understanding and intuition to give people their individual path to better happiness and health for the body, mind and spirit. The techniques I use are varied to tailor the treatment and/ or training to be precisely what you need. In general we use Shiatsu treatments and training in Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation and other energy disciplines. I work with all levels of physical and mental health including with people who are already fit and want to stay that way, to people on palliative care, with learning needs and dementia. Contact me via email ray@ki-ways.co.uk or call 07413 620344 Ray Pawlett Fungal Toe Nails (onychomycosis) is a Podiatrists specialism .The fungi that cause Athlete’s foot, can invade your toe nails, and can lead to discoloration and deterioration in the nail plate. This can also be dangerous for people with poor circulation or Diabetes etc. You can treat it, but there are many conditions of toenails that look like fungal nails which are not! Why would you treat, often for many months, a condition you don’t have? The answer is to test your nails and Deeping Podiatry has the kits to do this.

Firstly, to collect a good sample, then test and give the results in less than 30 minutes.

Guidance on treatment is also provided. Deeping Podiatry /Chiropody: Registered Degree trained Podiatrists. Contact us on 01778 342110.

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RAY PAWLETT

Emotional Shock Did you get through the floods on January 2nd intact? I hope that you did, but I can’t quite say the same for myself. Many people had things a lot worse than I, but I did have a horrible experience.

In brief, my car was overrun by flood water. For my own safety, I had to get out of the car and very nearly fell into a ditch.

This was all quite understandably upsetting but on Wednesday, the day after, I felt ‘disconnected’, from myself. It was subtle. Even after years of helping people with all sorts of emotional and mental strain, I did not recognise that I was suffering from emotional shock until a friend pointed it out to me.

When she did, it was obvious. Even then, you cannot just decide that you are not being affected any more.

You need to go through a process of releasing the emotional shock. On the Wednesday evening my wife and my dog were very supportive as the emotional impact of the event was released.

Even after the dam broke and the emotions flowed, I still felt a little odd on the Thursday. The difference now was that the demon had revealed itself and I knew how to deal with it.

Emotional shock can be very serious. It can’t kill you directly but it can adversely affect your life for a long time. If you are suffering from severe emotional shock then you should seek professional help.

However, if you are more like I was – dealing with it but needing a little help – there are things that we can do to help.

If we can understand the mechanism, it helps. Part of what has happened is that the fight or flight response has kicked in and not switched off properly. This is

common with all types of stress – not just emotional shock – and is a thing that I have helped many people with.

Try sitting in a quiet place. Put some relaxing music on and focus on letting your breathing slow down.

This might help.

Slowing your breathing down helps to reset the part of your nervous system that has gone into overdrive.

When we are in severe shock, our bodies can shake.

This is a natural way that our bodies deal with emotional shock – so we can use it.

Stand up and start shaking your body. Put on some lively music. Start by shaking your hands, then elbows, shoulders and eventually the whole of your body. Whilst you are doing this breathe deeply and powerfully. Really get the air moving. Shaking and breathing has helped many people with severe emotional shock.

Finally, don’t be afraid to get help. Emotional shock is not to be messed with and needs resolving. There are many who can help but if you are really struggling, your GP is a good place to start.

If you would like to learn more about healing, Shiatsu, Taoism, Tai Chi, meditation or any forms of stress reduction, please contact me via email ray@ki-ways. co.uk or give me a ring on 07413 620344 41

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Hitting a Century

BIRDS

Words and Pictures by William Bowell We live in an area of incredible riches. Of course, I’m not talking about money, dear reader; I’m talking about the history, culture, and people on our doorstep. Much of this would be unknown, unrecorded, and perhaps forgotten by most in the Deepings, if it wasn’t for a little magazine dropping through everyone’s letterbox on a monthly basis.

It’s a testament to the quality of the area that we live in and the people, that such a magazine has enjoyed the longevity of 100 issues. We also are blessed to have many great places to enjoy wildlife and the natural world, around the Deepings. Over the past few years, I have enjoyed sharing some of my tales of birds, otters, butterflies, and dragon(flie)s.

Deeping Lakes is very much one of the jewels of the crowns of the Deepings and even in the depths of winter can be a fantastic place to encounter local wildlife. I neglected visiting the Lakes just before the festivities of Christmas, life just got in the way. But a New Year brought new vigour and hunger to get out to my local patch.

It’s mid-January, as I write this, and so far we have experienced loads of rain, causing near floods, sub-zero conditions and now a 20-degree swing in the temperature next week is forecast. So it is fair to say that each visit to my beloved Lakes has been different so far.

One thing that remains a constant joy to see is the Long-eared Owls which roost at Deeping Lakes during the winter months. I enjoy seeing these fantastic Owls during the winter, before the spring arrives and they disperse into local farmland and woods to breed. They tend to roost in the same spot, in the Gully, but occasionally they are found in a different spot; sometimes more visible, most of the time not.

They are just masters of disguise, hiding amongst the ivy and often close to the bark of the centre of the trees they roost in. Visitors’ reactions on seeing the Owls range from ‘I can’t see it’ to ‘What? That bit of brown?’ to ‘Wow! That’s amazing!’, depending on the level of visibility.

Another cryptic plumaged bird that I have already seen this year at the Lakes is the Bittern. I only see them at the Lakes on a handful of occasions a year, so to find one already has been a real treat. They blend into their reedbed habitat, where they fish from, invisibly.

Red throated Diver

Glossy Ibis Luckily, one lunchtime I found one, climbing halfway up the reeds. Although at first glance, this heron appeared to be mostly hidden, closer inspection revealed you could actually see a lot of the bird; it’s just got amazing camouflage! At one point when a Red Kite flew over, the bird looked skywards, making it even more reed-like in appearance!

I always remember how rare these birds were when I was young and now, although they don’t breed at Deeping Lakes, they are there every winter and I still get a buzz every time I see one.

Bittern

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January: a Red-throated Diver. This northern breeding bird usually winters off the coasts of Britain but wind or cold weather can bring them inland and for the fourth time ever, one appeared on the Lake.

I can’t not mention Otters too. When the river was in flood, they could be seen anywhere on the reserve and were enjoyed by so many visitors.

Their crisp winter plumage always looks bright in the low winter sun and their snooty, up turned bill makes them very distinctive and graceful-looking on the water.

We are very lucky to have such a great reserve on our doorstep, what ever the time of year. And I am very lucky that I get to share it each it, each month, with you!

Happy 100th I’d Rather Be In Deeping everyone!

The Diver attracted quite a stream of visitors but so did the Glossy Ibis, a rare European bird which has been around since mid-October, when I first found it. Glossy by name, glossy by appearance; if this bird stays to the spring it really will be quite something to look at.

And then there have been Cattle and Great White Egrets on the reserve, both birds which 15 years ago would have been a dream to see on the reserve at all, let alone at the same time! Not to mention the impressive gatherings of wildfowl, which look just splendid at this time of year.

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. His photo cards can be purchased at https://www. etsy.com/uk/shop/JustWildImages and at Market Gate Deli in Market Deeping.

Long-eared Owl

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Five ways round the world without leaving Deeping

Toninos Pizzaria

What makes a Kurdish barber different?

Ziggy’s barbers differ from many other gentlemen’s hairdressers as they are trained to offer a range of treatments aside from their quality haircuts.

Other services include a hot towel shave, which is an age-old classic and comes highly recommended. Ziggy’s barbers are skilled at the trimming and maintenance of beards and moustaches and they take direction from you to ensure the shape and style is as requested. As barbers they take great pride in their work, and their customer service and attention to detail is the key for them. If you haven’t been to see them yet, you are assured a warm welcome when you do.

‘When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore.’ The rich melodic tones of Dean Martin ring out and transport us to bistro tables by the deep blue Adriatic, wafted by a summer breeze under a warming Italian sun. Well, for the last 26 years in Market Deeping you have been able to recreate that romantic vibe with a meal at Toninos in Church Street, recently taken over

by Hem, who has cooked Italian dishes in Rome and Dubai for the last 20 years. Takeaway has now been added to the repertoire and offers free local delivery. Hem likes to cook dishes that can be sourced locally and in season, and seafood is a favourite. Want a little Italian food in your life this winter? Then Toninos is for you! M-S 5.00-10.00 pm Sun 12.00-5.00pm https://toninospizzaria.co.uk/

Maharanis Kashmir is as different from the Fens as it is possible to imagine, with deep valleys and high barren plateaus. The western part of the Great Himalayas lies to the northeast of K2, where the second highest peak in the world can be found. It is here that the chefs from Maharanis originate, specialising in dishes from the north of India where all of our favourites come from: a variety of breads, biryanis and curries such as Jehangiri Krahi, Achari Gosht and Deepings favourite, Chicken Tikka Masala. Maharanis prides itself on its involvement with the local community for almost two decades as well as treasuring its regular customers, many of who have been celebrating family milestones at the restaurant that sits alongside the River Welland. www.deepings.maharanis.co.uk 46

Beijing Palace This year the Chinese New Year is celebrated on 10th February and will usher in the year of the Dragon. Bill, chef of the Beijing Palace in Manor Way, will be creating dishes for his son to take to school. Daily he brings the tastes and flavours of Beijing to Deeping St James, because it is where he honed his craft before coming to Deeping ten years ago. He serves Mandarin and Cantonese cuisine and standout dishes include king prawns with mushrooms, shredded smoked chicken, chicken with black bean sauce and the speciality salt and pepper box. Tel: 01778 347685

The Spice Merchant Discover the fusion of modern Nepalese and Indian cuisines at The Spice Merchant in Deeping St James. Beyond their culinary offerings, they’re proud collaborators with local businesses like micro-pubs and brewers, creating specialty beers like their exclusive Himalayan Timur Beer. Crafted to harmonise perfectly with diverse Nepalese and Indian flavours, this limited edition brew epitomises a commitment to enhancing dining experiences. Guided by a passionate chef, their menu blends tradition with innovation, promising a sensory journey through a symphony of spices and aromas.

Join them monthly for Nepalese Nights, an ode to Nepal’s flavourful heritage. Whether dining in or relishing their meals through their online platform, experience the vibrant merger of modern Nepalese and Indian cuisine at The Spice Merchant.

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what’s on The Rotary Club of the Deepings Quiz Night Community Centre Market Deeping Sat 17th Feb 7 for 7.30 start. Teams of up to Six / £5 per person To book a table Contact Mary Martin on 01778 343927

Naturecraft with Kathryn Parsons Curious Creatures!

Tuesday 13th Feb, 7:30pm - 8:30pm Mixed media artist and visual storyteller Kathryn Parsons has launched her 2024 series of online workshops - so grab some twigs / leaves / berries and join her for some gentle creative fun on a wintery Tuesday evening, via Zoom! Tickets by donation, via Eventbrite.

Glinton Horticultural Society Talk by Bill Shaw formerly of Boundary Fish & Chip Fri 16th Feb 7.30 pm Glinton Village Hall Members £4 Visitors £5 incl tea/coffee 48

‘Fitness through the Decades’ with Cheryl Baskeyfield The science of longevity - how your needs to keep fit and healthy change as you age. Cheryl has been a yoga and fitness instructor in the Deepings since 1995 and will bring her expertise and enthusiasm for this topic Thurs 8th Feb 7.00pm Tickets £5 to incl refreshments Deepings Library Call 01778 346528

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‘The Colossus of Roads’ - the man who built Modern Britian - a talk by Peter Tatum Deeping Mens Group Weds 7th Feb 7.30 pm Masonic Centre, New Row, Deeping St James PE6 8NA Membership £15 pa non-members £4 per meeting. All welcome

“Mr Ackland’s Archives” Tues 6th Feb 2 p.m. Village Hall, King Street, West Deeping William Ackland lived in West Deeping for most of his life, until his death at the age of 82, in 1969. He was the village carpenter, wheelwright and undertaker.

His daughter left a valuable collection of his documents to West Deeping Heritage Group. The Group have catalogued this legacy and now present a portrait of the man who played such a part in the history of the village. Admission £3, incl. light refreshments from 2 p.m for 2.30 p.m

Free Games afternoons Thursday 1st, 8th and 22nd Feb Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Market Deeping PE6 8AN. 2- 4pm Go along for a natter and free refreshments.

Open to all.

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Saturday 10th February 10.00am - 4.00pm Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James

Men United in Song Launching in March, the popular pop-up singing project will give 40-plus local men the opportunity to get involved! Working over ten weeks towards a live performance at Peterborough Cathedral on Fri 11th May, you’ll learn to sing, meet new people, challenge yourself, perform live on stage AND raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Sign-up sessions John Mansfield Campus PE1 4HX. Thurs 29th Feb and Fri 1st March (7-9pm)

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‘Secret Art in The Passport’,

by Martin Lloyd The Arts Society Peterborough. 8th Feb. The Fleet, Peterborough PE2 4DL From the wax seal to the microchip, man has exploited the skill of an artist in his attempt to manufacture a forgery-proof document, Martin explores this fascinating subject in an hour.. 10-15am for coffee, the talk starts at 10-45 Visit: www.the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk

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PRIORY CHURCH, DEEPING ST JAMES PE6 8NP Wednesday 13th March 2024

7.30pm Doors open 6.30pm Licensed Bar from 6.30pm Unsighted £14 + booking fee Only ONLINE Tickets: £28 + booking fee Book Tickets: www.dsj.org.uk

No tickets on door PARKING is very restricted in village – see website. Church Hall car park Disabled only

Pop in or look at our website for details 83 High Street, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8ED www.riversidebeads.co.uk 01778 344550 www.riversidecrafts.co.uk

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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.

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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.

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