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Welcome to the first issue of 2020! A new year is an opportunity to reflect on the passing year as well as being full of anticipation and excitement for what is to come. In our household 2019 has been an exciting one as our son started school in September and already it has been amazing to see him grow and learn new skills but I do feel we have lost a part of him. We certainly make the most of weekends and school holidays now. We are definitely a family that likes to pull on their wellies and get out and about whatever the weather. We have a few trips planned for 2020 but will be exploring UK soil for this year with a couple of camping trips in the diary, I am still working on my husband to agree a trip to Center Parcs! Back to the issue and we are trying to inspire you with ideas to either move or improve your home, the history of Holbeach, Tim test drives Renault’s all new Grand Scenic and we look at owning a pet. If you can are struggling to make one new years’ resolution and want to help the area you live please try to think about where you spend your money; be it for fruit and veg, bread, meat, a new fence, repairs to your house or buying clothes or cosmetics. If we all made a conscious effort to support our independent shops and traders we can dramatically change the local economy, investment in the high street and improve the area we live. All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue and once again wish you a happy new year!

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Customer Support Executive

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Sales Executive

News

Nick’s Notes

10 Citizens Advice 12

School News

Mini Police

Library News

Family Life

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20 Funerals 24 Food & Drink 28 Focus on Holbeach 33 Home & Property

37 Motoring 39 Handy Contacts 41

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Award-winning chef launches ‘pop-up’ kiosk at Springfields! Damian Wawrzyniak is the masterchef behind Peterborough’s House of Feasts, which has just been awarded Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year for the East Midlands; and now he brings his signature Central and Eastern European treats to Springfields Outlet, the leading shopping and leisure destination in the East of England. Damian is internationally renowned, having previously worked at the two Michelin-starred restaurant NOMA in Copenhagen. Damian has previously catered for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and cooked at the 2012 Olympics. He also recently teamed-up with organic baby food brand Piccolo to create gourmet food for babies. His Pierogi Kiosk concept is bringing Eastern European pierogi (filled dumplings), sourdough bread sandwiches and desserts direct to Springfields from House of Feasts in specially designed American Airstream style trailers. Pierogi are made by wrapping unleavened dough around a savoury or sweet filling and cooking in boiling water, or pan-frying. Damian Wawrzyniak – Chef and Founder of House of Feasts said: “I want to bring Eastern European food to a wide audience and Springfields Outlet is the perfect destination for

our next Pierogi Kiosk. For busy shoppers on-thego, these delicious dumplings are ideal. If you know them, you know how good they are! “For me, it’s always been about introducing diners to Polish dishes with a British twist.” Simon Stone, Retail Director of Springfields Outlet said: “Offering a wide choice of fantastic food and drink has always been our aim at Springfields. Damian’s Pierogi Kiosk will be an

innovative addition to the offer, a perfect treat for shopping trips. “Anyone who has been fortunate enough to visit Damian’s restaurant will be well aware of the quality of the delicious food being served up. We feel really honoured that he has chosen Springfields Outlet.” Damian’s latest Pierogi Kiosk is now open at Springfields until May 2020.

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NEWS Walking Health Celebrates Spalding shopfor loses Licence for series of illegal andAnniversary unsafe activities 10th CCTV showed that he had been Order 2004. Officers A Spalding shop has had its advantage has been meeting so many lovely A scheme aimed at getting moreMarking people in present in the shop performing also witnessed cans of beer with people and of course, helping me to keep fit.” South Holland walking has celebrated its tasks over the previous few different brand and strength all it was found to be undertaking A Donington walker said: “We joined ten year anniversary and organisers are weeks, and he was able to being sold for the same price, and working practices which raised because it seemed a great way of meeting keen to attract new members. confirm to Police that he was in some instances at a lower cost serious public safety concerns new friends and getting to know our local The district’s Walking for Health often paid in food, drink and than the owner claimed to have and the apparent use of an illegal area. My husband and I really look forward initiative marked the occasion with a money for the work that he did. purchased them for. worker. to our Tuesday ‘date’The – we always have a celebratory event at the South Holland CCTV system in general Further investigation found Delicja, of Westlode Street, great time and laugh a lot. ” Centre recently, which was attended by was found by the Police to 763 individual medicine products was in front of South Holland Ahad member of the Crowland group 130 walk leaders andofvolunteers. be non-compliant with the for sale, many of which District Council’s Panel the added: “I joined after retiring because I was The scheme helps to support South licensing conditions, situated no English labelling in their Licensing Committee after an looking for things to do. It has brought me Holland District Council’s priority of in a cupboard that was blocked original packaging. This is also an application for review of the so many new friends, with other friendship developing safer, stronger, healthier and by numerous boxes of produce. offence and upon inspection by Licence by Lincolnshire Police, groups out the original walking more independent communitiesawhilst Theof necessary 28 days of Controlled Drugs Officergrowing some who raised serious concerns was found to be prescription about the premises following a one. Not only thatrecordings but I feelwere muchunavailable fitter.” and protecting the most vulnerable. Walking staff showed a general only medicine, could pose visit on 18 July this year and a walks across Ayscoughfee walker added: “I lack of for Health offers thirteen the which An aboutleft howme the system a serious risk to the public ifa stroke knowledge later testrun purchase operation in groups. suffered in 2014 which district by eight walking was operated. August. paralysed, but I eventually got mobile again. The health benefits of walkingpurchased. include: Finally, the testand the premises The visit highlighted numerous has developed myduring leg muscles lower blood pressure, reduced riskAn of individual heart atWalking purchase operation in August, who was seen selling items to issues with the shop, including my mental health, by meeting people and a disease, diabetes and strokes, improved worker from the premises sold customers was also found to be cans of beer being offered discussing everyday life. The walk leaders heart, lungs and circulation performance, alcohol to a child under the age of illegal worker with no right for sale without a price being are excellent and you can take it as slowly as improved mood, reduced anxietyanand it can 18, which is an offence. to work in the United Kingdom. displayed, in breach of the Price you like.” help you sleep better. Walking gets people active and can To take part in one or more walks, free of provide a safe place to meet others, which charge each week, just turn up on the day as can also help people to manage or recover outlined below: from any mental health problems. The walks are led by friendly, Spalding: Monday 10.45am meet at South knowledgeable volunteers who are specially Holland Centre (30 and 60 minutes) trained for the job. Donington: Tuesday 10.30am meet at Ruby Fancy discovering more tours be Burghley’s head (30, 45 out of 90 season, as well as a A total of 72 new walkers joined inwill 2016Hunt Centre and minutes) about what historic house gardener Joe Whitehead, rare opportunity to stroll the 17, bringing total membership to 329 and Crowland: Wednesday 10.45am meet at gardeners get up to during the who really has country private South Gardens, which new participants are always made to feel Crowland library (30 and 60 minutes) winter months? house gardening in his blood. normally only open for a limited welcome. Holbeach: Thursday 10.30am meet at Then Lincolnshire’s Burghley His grandfather and great time in the spring as part of But don’t just take our word for it - some Holbeach United Services Club (60 minutes) House is the place to be in grandfather were both head the National Gardens Scheme. of the walkers who attended the celebration Sutton St James: Thursday 10am meet at January and February 2020. gardeners on large country Offering seasonal displays, they have had their say on the many benefi ts that Sutton St James Village Hall (60-90 minutes) For the first time, the estates, and after being under give an injection of formality into Walking for Health gives them. Long Sutton: Friday 10.45am at Long historic estate is staging winter gardener at Burghley early in ‘Capability’meet Brown’s sweeping member of the Spalding group said: Joe went Sutton walksA with head gardener Joe his career on tolibrary work (60 minutes) vistas. “I joined eight years ago and volunteered Spalding Fridaya 11am meet at Whitehead featuring a stroll at RHS Garden Wisley and(Ayscoughfee): Salle Offering different to become a walkclosed leader. I think the Ayscoughfee Gardens Café (30discover minutes) around the normally Parkmain in Norfolk before returning experience, Premises Licence revoked, after

New winter walks offer a seasonal treat at Burghley

family South Gardens - with its to Burghley as head gardener contemporary sculpture If you would more -information the walks, would be interestedininabecoming a ‘walkinleader’ seasonal flowerlike displays as inon2017. He is or also a regular historic setting the , well as the dramatic Sculpture panelist on BBC Norfolk’s Sculpture Garden, a mix please contact the South Holland Walk Coordinator at the Castle Sports Complex, Spalding onof open Garden and the whimsical Tudor Saturday gardening show and space and trees with shrubs 01775 762178 or visit http://www.sholland.gov.uk/article/3558/South-Holland-Walks Garden of Surprises. BBC Cambridge’s Sunday creating natural archways and The new winter guided walks Gardener’s Question Time. ‘rooms’ containing discreetly will take place on Thursday 30 While Burghley’s parkland, hidden sculptures. Or turn and Friday 31 January 2020 designed by ’Capability’ Brown the clock back to Tudor times and Thursday 6 and Friday 7 in the 18th century, is open all in a whimsical garden with a February with online tickets year and free (except on event difference at Burghley’s aptly priced at £12 each, but booking days), providing walks and named Garden of Surprises. is essential as each tour will open-air fun all year round, the Boasting 32 water features, this be limited to a maximum of 20 Gardens of Surprises and South modern version of a Tudorpeople. Separate dates for group Gardens are closed from the inspired ‘trick’ garden is based bookings are also available, end of October until March. on an original design created by subject to availability. The new winter walks offer the 1st Lord Burghley back in Leading the special walking a chance to see the gardens the 16th century.

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Nick’s Notes Worth Cllr Nick

opefully you will receive this just before Christmas, so Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year to you all. There is still just time before Christmas to soak up the atmosphere at Lincoln Castle’s Christmas Emporium. Mixing fairy story with local history and legend, the Christmas Emporium will be a magical unfolding of newly imagined fairy tales, illuminating the Castle whilst discovering it anew. Designed to delight visitors of all ages, the light show will be complemented by Christmas stalls offering unique arts, crafts, gifts and locally sourced food and drink and importantly has a very cosy tipi bar. The medieval wall walk will remain open providing truly spectacular evening views over the City. Gets you well and truly in the festive spirit but ends on December 22nd.

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Nick Worth, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages.... Also worth a visit is the major exhibition at The Collection, in Lincoln, entitled, “Victoria & Albert – Treasures from a Royal Marriage”. There are some stunning paintings and exhibits mainly from the Victoria and Albert Museum, many rarely seen outside London. The election is at last over, although at the time of writing, I am not aware of the result, but hopefully whatever the outcome it can provide some certainty to boost the economy both nationally and locally, put more money into people’s pockets and have a knock on effect to our high streets. The New Year is a time for optimism to look forward to new challenges and opportunities. In both Holbeach and Spalding expect to see consultation events to find out from you what you

think will make a difference to our town centres, where investment should be spent and what we can do to encourage more people into the two town centres. It will be a challenge and won’t be easy, but please do let us know your thoughts through this magazine and we will make sure they are included in the process. This needs to be driven by you bottom up not top down. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays, make the most of our local shops, eateries and pubs and make that New Year resolution – shop local, eat local and we will all reap the benefits.

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Advice Your Notice Period When Resigning If you want to leave your job you’ll normally need to give your employer notice. The amount needed should be in your contract. If there’s nothing in your contract or terms and conditions, you should give at least one week’s notice. It’s best to resign in writing, so there’s no argument about when you did it. Send a letter or email saying: • how much notice you’re giving • when you expect your last day at work to be You can give more notice than your contract says - your employer can’t make you leave earlier. If they do make you leave earlier, this counts as sacking you. You should check if you can claim unfair dismissal. Your notice period starts the day after you resign. This means if you give a week’s notice on Monday your last day at work will be the next Monday. If you have not discussed a notice period and do not have anything in writing, then you should give at least one week’s notice. However, if your employer insists that you agreed to stay longer, ask them what records they have that supports this. Ask your employer if they’ll agree to reduce your notice period. Reassure them that leaving early won’t cause them any problems by agreeing to finish any urgent work. It can be worth reminding them that letting you leave early will mean they don’t have to pay you for as long. If your employer doesn’t agree, but you want to leave early anyway, think about whether this would cost them any money. For example, if they’d need to get expensive agency staff to replace you at short notice, they could take you to court. If you leave early, your employer still has to pay you for work you’ve done. If they

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For further information on this matter, or anything related to it, contact your nearest Citizens Advice to speak to a trained assessor/adviser or ring. Alternatively, you can call Adviceline on 03444 111 444, or use either the Citizens Advice email or webchat services.

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in your notice period you’re entitled to your usual wage. When you leave you’ll be paid for any holiday you have accrued but not taken, up to your first 28 days of holiday entitlement. This is called your statutory holiday entitlement. If you get more than 28 days a year (including bank holidays), this is called contractual holiday. Check what your contract says about leftover contractual holiday. You might still get paid for any days you don’t use. Your employer can tell you to use up any holiday you have left over. They’ll also need to tell you when to take it. Check your contract to see how far in advance your employer should tell you to take holiday. If there’s nothing in your contract, they need to give you at least 2 days’ notice for each day of holiday (e.g. if they want you to take five days, they’ll need to give you ten notice days).

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Ayscoughfee Hall School Christmas has been a blast at Ayscoughfee Hall School! The children in Kindergarten, Reception and Years 1 and 2 have been busy performing their Nativities to parents, grandparents and invited guests from Tanglewood and Georgian Court. The PTFA organised the ever popular Christmas Fete and we were delighted to welcome a very special guest in a sleigh! Years 3 to 5 took decorations to a local Christmas Tree festival whilst Year 6 visited the Baptist Church to enjoy ‘Christmas Unwrapped’. The Choir performed in the local schools Choir Competition and we still have the Pantomime and parties to enjoy. The last day of term will be celebrated as always with a traditional Carol Concert in Church.

Sport continues to play a large part in school life, with all the Cross Country teams winning their group race in the recent Agilitas Cross Country competition. We have also celebrated success in local hockey at Surfleet, with the A team winning their group competition. Cookery lessons have now finished with each child from Year 2 upwards taking home their very own Christmas pudding and younger children baking stained glass window biscuits. Year 6 children entered the Dragon’s Den to make their pitches to our very own Dragons. Having discussed, designed and made prototypes of their own innovations we are convinced that the future of British technology and design is in safe hands.

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Boston College Boston College is celebrating after being ranked joint 5th out of over 180 Further Education colleges across the whole country. The result comes from the NICDEX 2019 national league table, which is compiled annually using official performance measures from the Department for Education (DFE). Points are awarded against four quality of provision measures; Learner Satisfaction, Employer Satisfaction, 16-18 year olds Positive Progression, Adults into Employment Progression. Overall the College scored an impressive 31 out of a possible 40 points, with exceptionally high scores in Employer Satisfaction (10/10) and Learner Satisfaction (9/10). This evidences the commitment and skill of the College’s staff team in ensuring a high quality learner experience which links closely to industry

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Mini Police

Scam Awareness is one of the Lincolnshire Mini Police ‘National Priorities’ which means over the course of two years, all of our Mini Police schools will learn about to protect members of their families and communities from being caught out by a scam which could potentially mean they could lose their life savings and put them into financial difficulty. Pupil Voice is strong in the Mini Police program so helping them to recognise the scams is a brilliant tool for them to talk about and share their learning to help others. We could all potentially fall victim to one kind of scam or another, they happen so quick we ask children to; Take Five – • Never tell people your personal details.~ • Don’t assume everyone is genuine especially when contacting through those 4 methods Online, Postal, Doorstep and Telephone. • Don’t be rushed into anything, take five minutes, speak to a true friend about whether it could be genuine. • Listen to your instincts and • Stay in control. The package we teach has been written in Lincolnshire by our own PC Mel Standbrook in conjunction with Stuart Tweedale – Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner and children from two different primary schools in Lincolnshire; Spilsby Primary Academy and Cranwell Primary. The program is now available for all schools nationally as the official “Friends Against Scams - Trading Standards” product who partner with Lincolnshire Police to stop this fight against scams. We teach our Mini Police classes in Year 5 & Year 6 to recognise four types of scams – Phone, Online, Doorstep and Postal scams the Mini Police then make a promise to spread the message into their communities. Your average primary school pupil won’t be a victim to any of these mainly due to what they can access because of their age but with teenagers being caught out more and more often as money mules it is important that

we give them tips to protect themselves and others from becoming a target for example; parents, grandparents, neighbour’s and friends. We challenge our Mini Police to learn to recognise obvious signs of scams – from excessive junkmail to automated phonecalls, phishing emails and fake offers. We then challenge them to go out into their local community – from local shops to coffee mornings and members’ clubs around their area – to share the knowledge and make as many people aware of scams as possible. Whilst we can’t always prevent scammers from sending emails and letters, or making calls and knocking on doors, we hope that we can share a little knowledge and make people a little wiser to the notion that offers can be simply be ‘too good to be true’

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Adult Book Choice A Cold Season by Alison Littlewood Cass is building a new life for herself and her young son Ben after the death of her soldier husband Pete, returning to the village where she lived as a child. But their new home is not what she expected: the other flats are all empty and the villagers are a bit odd. And when a heavy snowstorm maroons the village, things get even harder. Snuggle up with this thrilling read…but make sure you lock all the doors first!

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By Jo Wright

Otis turns eleven this year, but there is still plenty of walking in his loveable Labrador legs. Come and join him!

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ello! And a Happy Hound New Year to you all! I hope my column finds you well? The other night, just before my human tucked me into my basket, I noticed that she had put her once pink, now muddy brown wellies next to the door, with my lead and her furry black welly socks perched on top. Well! As you can imagine, I drifted off into doggy dreamland very much looking forward to the next day. I was so excited that I woke up bright and early. ‘Woof woof!’ I barked. Where was everyone? ‘WOOF WOOF!!!’ My human stumbled downstairs. ‘Let’s go!’ I wagged, enthusiastically. ‘Let’s not,’ she replied, ‘it’s 3am.’ So, where did we go (once my human had got several coffees into her)? Did we get in the car for a big adventure? Nope! We reduced my carbon pawprint by keeping it local and taking in the tracks and trails alongside our village fields. My human and I ambled along, admiring the neverending Lincolnshire sky. We could see for miles out in the crisp, chilly countryside. What a region we live in! My human disappeared further under her hat and scarf, while I disappeared further under the hedges and long grasses we found.

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My human’s nose started running – and so did I! I picked up the pace to get her home to a hot drink (and a snack for me, of course). After watching her flailing around to get her wellies off, I trundled upstairs to settle down on my little boy’s bed, taking him a dog toy that I found on the kitchen floor, for good measure. ‘Nice walk?’ he asked me, kindly. ‘Never had a bad one!’ I thought to myself as I chewed on the toy. He gave me a nice scratch behind my ears. ‘If you want to go out again, you should probably stop gnawing on mum’s welly sock.’ Ooops!

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What kind of pet is best for my home? The perfect pet for you can be dependent on the type of home that you live in. Flats and houses, as well as those that have (or do not have) a garden can have a surprising impact on which pets are right for you. To help you figure out which animal is best suited to your home, we have put together this helpful guide – giving you a better idea of your options. House If you live in a house, then you will often have a little more space than a flat. This means that you can have a slightly wider variety of pets living with you in your home. Of course, if you do not have a garden, then it may not be suitable for most breeds of dog – especially those with high energy levels. Here is a list of pets that are suited to your home: • Rabbits (indoor) • Cats (indoor or outdoor) • Dogs with low energy levels • Caged rodents, such as rats and hamsters • Small birds • Large birds • Fish • Turtles

Flat If you live in a flat, then you often do not have a great deal of space for your pets to run around. As a result, large dogs and those with high energy levels are often not suited to this kind of accommodation. Here is a list of pets that are most suited to your home: • Rabbits (indoor) • Cats (indoor) • Small dogs with low energy levels • Caged rodents, such as rats and hamsters • Small birds • Fish • Turtles House with garden If you have a house with a garden, there are a wider range of pets available to you. Of course, your garden should be a secure one before you get any pets – especially those that you do not want to escape. Here is a list of pets that would be suited to your home: • Rabbits (indoor or outdoor) • Guinea Pigs

• Ferrets • Cats (indoor or outdoor) • Dogs • Caged rodents, such as rats and hamsters • Small birds • Large birds • Fish • Turtles House with land and facilities Some houses have land and additional facilities like stables and equestrian areas. For these homes, your options are even broader, and you can enjoy the opportunity to have just about any pet you like living comfortably in your home. Here is a list of pets that you can benefit from: • Rabbits (indoor or outdoor) • Guinea Pigs • Ferrets • Cats (indoor or outdoor) • Dogs • Horses • Donkeys • Caged rodents, such as rats and hamsters • Small birds • Large birds • Fish • Turtles

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Pollywiggle Cottage Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham available for short breaks and holidays. Just over an hour’s drive away it really is the gateway to the beautiful North Norfolk coast.

he cosy cottage built in 1882 sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (king, double & bunk) plus we have a cot for a baby. We welcome well behaved dogs and have tried to supply everything you will need for babies and pets - travel cot, high chair, baby monitor, dog crate, dog bowls etc. On sunny days the south facing enclosed garden is a great place to relax with table and chairs as well as a BBQ. Or on those winter nights you can warm up in front of the open fire. There is also complementary wifi & parking to the rear of the property. All prices include a full clean before and after your visit as well as linen and towels - you will just need your bikini and beach towels! The Local Area Heacham became popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s. North Beach has an amusement arcade, a cafe and a fish bar. There are also beach huts available for hire. Both beaches have public toilet facilities. South Beach has its own cafe, which serves meals throughout the year and sells beach goods. It’s a 20-30 minute stroll along the promenade into Hunstanton where you will find an array of restaurants, amusements, fair rides, SeaLife Centre, swimming pool and much more. The beaches at Heacham are situated on the east banks of The Wash; this means it is one of the few beaches in eastern

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The team at Molsom & Associates win Customer Care category at the South Holland Business Awards 2019 After winning Small Business of the year at the awards last year, the team at Molsom & Associates were thrilled to learn they had been short listed in the categories of Business Innovation and Customer Care at the South Holland Business awards 2019.

ttending the presentation evening on the 14th November at Springfield’s event centre the team eagerly waited for the awards to be announced. Molsom & Associates were shortlisted for the business innovation category for the work they offer within the local school community relating to children’s eyesight. During these visits the introduction of interactive workshops, new complimentary gift bags and, of course, Molsom Mole has really engaged young children in their eye health and how they can look after their precious sight. Although they did not win this award the team were very happy to receive a Highly Commended award for the work they have put into this area. The big moment came when the winner of the Customer Care award was announced, with Molsom & Associates winning the category. They have worked on extending many appointment times to 40 minutes, giving their patients the time and care their eyesight deserves. They have also implemented a Platinum Eyecare Plan; providing members with advanced eye examinations whenever they are required. The membership also includes appointments for

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Lets

Eat

Laura James is a local resident with a passion for food. Laura likes to use good quality ingredients to make wholesome food. Working in the food industry for over 12 years Laura thinks of food day and night and is always thinking of the next creation.

Leftover Fruit & Nut

Flapjacks

20 mins prep overnight chilling

Makes: 18

Ingredients • • • •

320g butter 240g golden syrup 250g light brown sugar 575g oats

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600g dried fruit and nuts of your choice (chopped roughly)

Method 1. 2.

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5. 6.

Line a 25cm square tin with greaseproof paper Melt the butter, golden syrup and sugar in a saucepan on a gentle heat until completely liquid and combined thoroughly In a larger than necessary bowl, combine the dry ingredients Tip the combined mixture into the lined tin, ensuring to press into the corners and compress thoroughly all over Chill in the fridge overnight Cut into 18 bars (6x3)

Top Tip

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Leftover Skinny Turkey & Ham Filo Pie Ingredients • • • • • • • •

2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 white onion, diced 1 leek, sliced in half moons 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 100ml white wine 2 Knorr rich chicken stock pots (made up with 500ml of water) Salt

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4 January Andre Rieu: 70 Years Young 3pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 7 January NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: HANSARD 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 15 January LUCIAN FREUD, 2pm, South Holland Centre 01775 764777 19 January THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, 2pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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4.15pm – 5.15pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.45pm – Intense Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023. 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 6.30pm - 7.15pm Puppy/beginners, 7.15pm - 8.00pm Intermediate 1, 8.00pm -8.45pm Intermediate 2, 8.45pm - 9.30pm advanced. Grammar School. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 6.30 to 8.00pm, Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon Do, The Peele Leisure Centre, 84 Little London Road,Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. PE12 9LF 01553 841880 (Office) 07771644460 (Mobile) mark@mftkd.co.uk (email) 6.30pm – 10.00pm - Holbeach radio controlled model car club, Holbeach Community Centre, 07786245490, www.holbeachrcmodelcarclub.co.uk 7-8pm Soccercise (Aerobics with footballs, for ladies), Carter’s Park, Holbeach. Starts 6 July. Tel: Holly 07800 566058 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@ aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings. 7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) (9 to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 8.00pm Zumba, Gedney Victory Hall, T: 07595 597023 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance, T: 077393 60370

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9.15am Zumba Fitness, Definitions Gym, T: 07595 597023 10.00am Pop Tots, St Thomas Road Methodist Church, Spalding. T: 07557 945546. 10.00am Musical Minis, Hazel Morgan, E: Hazel@musicalminis.co.uk T: 07752 270700 10.00am - 11.30am Mothers & Toddlers, Term time only at Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY T: 01775 527516. 2.00pm - 4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 07757 657510 6.00pm – 9.00pm Youth Club 11-16 Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 6.15pm – 7.30pm Yoga for beginners,

Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T:Nikki 07935250114. W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 6.30pm – 7.30pm Keep fit , long Sutton, Market House, 9 Market Street 6.30 - 8pm Yoga with Relaxation BWY. St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T 07790 469196 7.00pm - 8.00pm Puppy/ Beginners, 8.00pm – 9.00pm Intermediate. Grammar School. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 7.30 - 9.30pm every Thursday Sept- May Choral singing with South Holland Singers. No auditions. St Paul’s School, Queens Rd, Spalding Tel.01775 761106 7.30pm Holbeach Horticultural Society Meet 2nd Thursday of each month, from Feb – Dec at William Stukeley Primary School, Holbeach. Contact Sue on 07791 688213 www. holbeachhorticultural.co.uk 7.45pm – 9.00pm Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. T: Nikki 07935250114. 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372

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9.15am - Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs. co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@ musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community Room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding. 1pm – 2pm, Camaraderie club for over 60’s, Spalding Services Social Club. 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach, oc.2430@ aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings. 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E:

29 January ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE: LA BOHÈME, 7.45pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 30 January AN AUDIENCE WITH THE REVEREND RICHARD COLES, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 31 January Funhouse Comedy, 8.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton T: 01205 460459 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 8.30pm - 10.30pm Adult Fencing (14yrs +), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178, E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W: custodiansfencingclub.co.uk

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8.45am - 11.00am Junior Indoor Bowls, Castle Sports Complex, Spalding. T: 01775 714556 9.00am - 9.45am Puppy/ Beginners, 9.50am - 10.35am Intermediate 1, 10.40am- 11.25am Intermediate 2, 11.30am -12.15pm call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 9 -10am, Girls Football (under 12s) Glen Park, Surfleet. Tel: Holly 07800 566058 9.15am -10.15am Freestyle Dance Class (4-7 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 10.30am-11.30am Freestyle Dance Class (8-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T:07545 146086 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.30am Little Warrior Martial Arts, WI Holbeach, 4-11years T: 07925 244817 10.30am –12.00 noon Multi Fighting arts, WI Holbeach, Adults T: 07925244817 10.00am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10.00am – 11.00am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.00am – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 Intermediate 3, 12.15-1.00pm Advanced. Pinchbeck Village Hall. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832

v SUNDAY

10.30am – 12 noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 11.00am – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7-8:30pm Jive Dance Class, Perfect for beginners or improvers. Great exercise, learn a new skill. Two left feet very welcome. The Curlew Centre, Sutton Bridge. £4 per person. Contact: 07767 149167.

New Year,

New Home!

2020: Another prosperous year awaits for Ashwood Homes! After another successful year here at Ashwood Homes, we'd like to thank those who have chosen to buy their dream home with us this year. We hope we can continue to bring new designs and high specifications in the future!

We have even more exciting developments on the horizon for 2020. Including our new flagship development Holbeach Meadows. We're really looking forward to bringing more new homes to South Lincolnshire.

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