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Previously known as Deeping Kitty Kare, Lizzie Hudson has now recognised the breadth of services she offers in her new logo Hudsons Pet Care; not only does Lizzie look after your cats and puppies when you go away but she also supplies natural dried pet food. See her on www.hudsonspetcare.com President of Nene & Welland Oddfellows, Christine Sargeant (right) presents a cheque for £4709.89 to Jayne Reed, Chairwoman of Deeping Youth Group following a successful second year as the Oddfellows Charity of the Year. This year of all years more families came out of their homes (at a safe distance) cheering and applauding as Santa passed by. On certain nights some of the elves were moved to tears by the response they received. In total the Santa & Sleigh collections were £9,500 an amazing total considering the circumstances. The money will be used by the Lions and Rotary to

help those in need during the year. The elves would like to say a very BIG thank you! To reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed’ is one one of Lions International Global Causes and local Lions Clubs throughout the world contribute to this aim. Deeping Lion Nicki Waldie, challenged club members to join the UK Diabetes Assoc to paint their nails blue for World Diabetes Day. For all those who had their nails painted and shared their photos she would donate five pounds. Lion Dave Turner, a dedicated Blackburn Rovers fan, painted his nails in his team’s blue and white colours. Even Rory, the club’s mascot, got in on the act! A new craft brewery in the Deepings! Bowler’s Brewery has been set up by John Bowyer and Dave Gowler. ‘We have been delighted with the reaction to the beers,’ says John, ‘The first batch of our ‘Trusty Steed’ IPA sold out more quickly than we could have imagined and the feedback has been fantastic’. Bowler’s beers are vegan friendly and are available at Sam’s of Deeping and Bourne and NISA in Glinton. They can also be ordered online at ThirstBourne (www.thirstbourne.co.uk).

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A fox on a newly thatched roof in Deeping Gate. Male teachers at Market Deeping Community Primary School successfully grew some excellent moustaches for ‘Movember’ and raised a whopping £420 for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust - £120 above target – in thanks for their care of Mr Abrahams, a Year 6 teacher, during his treatment for cancer last year. The Village School in West Deeping closed on April 6th 1971 and Maggie Ashcroft is eager to receive any memories of pictures that previous pupils have - if anyone can identify the children at this 1950 Christmas Party at the schoolplease contact Maggie on 344768 or email

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Ever wondered what are all those WW2 pillboxes doing around Newborough, Thorney, Whittlesey and along the banks of the Welland opposite Deeping High Bank? A new book by Dr Mike Osborne and Andrew Gardener explains the local 1940 anti-invasion defences, analyses how they would have worked and describes what there was and what is left. The booklet is obtainable by calling 01778 343653; on ebay; on Amazon; or from bookshops ISBN: 9780954037895. The price is £7.50 inc p&p, and £7 if ordered from bookshops or collected locally.

It may have been Christmas Day, but it didn’t stop neighbours from Bourne coming to help the Deepings fire engine pump water from people’s gardens protecting their properties from rising flood waters. Locals provided food and drink to the fireman and on Boxing Day Cllrs Bob Broughton, Judy Stevens and Xan Collins with an army of helpers were filling sandbags to prevent floodwater from entering homes on the riverside.

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Ladies of the Inner Wheel made a donation of Christmas boxes filled with goodies to the Deeping Foodbank. Pictured l-r Graham Thompson, Rita Brown, David Morgan, Carole Dyehouse, Margery Morgan, Sally Wilson.

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World War II Veteran and much-loved chorister at St Guthlac’s Church Ted Roberts passed away recently.

We were honoured to have featured Ted in this magazine, last year when he spoke about his personal recollections of VE Day, and previously when to celebrate her 90th birthday, the Queen distributed Maundy Money to a select number, including Ted, at Windsor. He was chosen by the Lincoln Diocese in recognition of his many years of service and his eldest daughter, Katharine, joined him on that proud day. He had his medals refurbished for the event, having managed with safety pins for decades. Kate bought a hat for the occasion and Ted said that she had purposely bought a black one so she could wear it at his funeral. She did!

On leaving school Ted went to work at Perkins where he stayed for the rest of his working career with a break when he served in the RAF as a radio technician. He studied hard at night school and became qualified as a Cost and Management Accountant. He retired after 45 years in 1982. He married Isabella Ford and had four children. They soon outgrew their terraced house in Dickens Street in Peterborough and moved to Market Deeping in 1963. Ted quickly settled into village life and became a prominent member of St Guthlac’s Church. He was a Lay Reader until last year, and he had prepared intercessions for the Sunday after he was taken into hospital which sadly he was unable to deliver.

Ted was a keen beer and wine maker and when not drinking his own beer, would enjoy a half or three with friends on a Sunday lunchtime in the dugout at the Bull. He stayed active and celebrated his 97th birthday in September with a trip to the National Arboretum with Kate. As a keen cricketer I’m sure he would have loved to have reached a century, but 97 is a pretty decent knock. Ted Roberts 1923-2020