Discovering the Deepings issue 037, July 2018

& surrounding villages

Deepings Raft Race

Issue 37 / July 2018

SUNDAY 5th 18 AUGUST 20 page17

Inside this issue The Little Sewing Shop page 15

Double and Megson 40th Anniversary page 20

The Waggon and Horses at Langtoft page 46-47

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Introduction

Welcome to Your July Issue.

As parents, I don’t think we ever lose that watchful eye of ours keeping tabs on what our children are doing; from them staying safe on the bouncy castle, through checking their homework diaries, to waiting to hear they’re back safe from a night out at university. My own “watchful eye”, however, had a tear or two in it recently as Ed, our youngest son, took the plunge, (literally!) Don’t panic, he’s not getting wed! No, Ed’s plunge came as he leapt out of a plane to raise money for charity. “Proud” and “relieved” hardly do it justice!

High summer is now upon us and the school holidays are in sight.

Make the most of what our local communities are offering, by checking out our “What’s on section”, and let’s hope this warm weather stays with us just a bit longer!

Claire x

One of the many fascinating things about my role as Group Editor, as I begin my fifth year in the chair, is that I get the chance to visit places which hold special memories from a much earlier time.

Why most of them happen to be pubs, I can’t imagine! This month, the Waggon and Horses in Langtoft comes under the spotlight. It was my one-time local, as my first steps on the property ladder in 1981, had me living nearby in a bungalow costing £14,750!

Also looking back this month will be Claire Lockett, our travel guru, as her Travel Counsellors business celebrates a quarter century of making holidaymakers’ dreams come true. This year also sees the brilliant Stamford Shakespeare Company reaching their half century, and who we feature this month.

Enjoy the words … and brace yourselves for the school holidays –Yee Ha!

John

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Inside

Highlights

6..................... Prepare to bare with Renu 7..................... News from Penny @ Callow 8-9................ HIIT with Empire Gym 10................... A Visit to the Osteopath 12................... Insomnia - Hypnotherapy Can Help 14,16,17....... Community News 15................... The Little Sewing Shop 18................... Zebedee Shoes 20................. Double and Megson

40th Anniversary 22.................. Consumer News 24.................. July gardening tips 26.................. Wicker World

– Wicker and Cane Specialists 30.................. Your Finances - Liberty partnership 34.................. Will & Probate Services 36.................. Property News 37.................. Morris Water Softeners 38.................. Travel Counsellors

– Twenty-five Fabulous Years 40................. Local Job Opportunities 44................. Discovering... Listed Buildings 45.................. Eat the Season 46-47.......... The Waggon and Horses at Langtoft 48................. Vine House Farm 50.................. School News 52.................. In the Hot Seat 54-57.......... What’s On 58.................. Puzzle page 59.................. Trophy Pet Foods 60.................. Alder Vets 64-65.......... Classified With thanks to:

Nick Ash, Rex Needle, Clare Lockett, Eileen Le Voi, Liberty Partnership Ltd, PC Claire Wilson, Claire Saunders, Matt Weston, Pauline Redshaw, Patrick Hunt, Nicole Woodcock, Lydia Pinfold, Cheryl Cleary, Vine House Farm, Newton Fallowell

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There will be a short presentation by the Executive Headteacher, Mr Laurence Reilly at 6.00pm and 7.00pm in the School Hall.

Health

Prepare to Bare!

by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

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fter covering ourselves up over the winter the thought of exposing certain body parts in the summer can fill some of us with dread. Excess weight, cellulite, skin conditions and slack or saggy skin can take the fun out of enjoying the sunny days ahead.

This month, Claire from Renu gives her top tips on how you ‘prepare to bare’ this summer Exfoliate – Collagen plumps the skin and gives it elasticity. We lose about 1.5% of collagen every year from our twenties. Regular exfoliation encourages the skin to produce collagen and new, fresh skin to reach the surface. We would recommend Decleor 1000 grain exfoliator: £26.00.

Exercise – Muscles create tone in the body and they degenerate over time. Regular exercise will increase your metabolic rate to aid weight

loss, increase circulation to improve skin tone and cellulite, and give you a burst of energy and confidence!

Thirty minutes, three times per week in our ladies gym gives an average

loss of six pounds and eight inches.

Hydrate – Dehydrated skin means wrinkles and orange-peel skin.

Hydrate from the inside with plenty of water, and hydrate from the outside with a good quality moisturiser daily. This will keep the elasticity in your skin and mean you keep your summer colour longer. We would recommend Decleor satin softening dry oil: £32.00.

Detox – Dairy, wheat, sugar and caffeine can all contribute to skin conditions and/or bloating. Become your own body’s detective and see how it reacts when you take one of these out of your diet for a week. You may be surprised with the results!

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News from

Penny @ Callows Penny @ Callows

Due to an increase in the number of our customers, Penny @ Callows would now like to introduce Danielle Woodgate, who is going to be joining two days per week on a Tuesday and Thursday from July/August, and one Saturday per month.

We would like to thank all our loyal customers for their continued business, and we welcome any new customers too; Gents £9, OAPs £7, Boys £7.

We also do Ladies (walk-in and wait, no appointments), and have many hair and beard products on sale.

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Health

The Home of HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)

by Matt Weston

Why should you take notice?

You have already discovered the joys of exercise and are discovering the euphoric physical, mental and social benefits of moving and improving your body and mindset.

Or have you? Possibly not. And with not a second of prejudgement, or forming of opinion, there must be a reason why.

• You are unaware of why exercise is important • You are aware but very busy / You don’t have time • You are motivated but apprehensive • You don’t know where to go

1:1 so, for example, one minute’s work, followed by one minute’s rest. But typically, the rest component is much reduced. After all, HIIT is about pushing yourself and making your body find different sources of energy to keep you moving. The work period should be short enough to allow you to aim for absolute maximum exertion, but long enough to be a true physical test.

At Empire HIIT classes, we will often use 50 second’s work with 15-20 seconds of rest. A class will be a maximum of 45 minutes in length, but often as short as only 30 minutes, and would typically consist of 12 or more different ‘stations’.

• You don’t know when • You think you’re incapable or lacking knowledge

For example: the first 4 of 12 might be: The truth is, nothing worth doing is easy. Nothing worth having comes without work.

1 – Jumping squats (50 seconds work) : 20 seconds rest.

But your health, you cannot disagree, is the single most important thing worth having. The single most important thing worth working for. Without it, we have nothing.

2 – Kettlebell swings (50 seconds work) : 20 seconds rest.

And what if I said I could prove to you that the work part is short, sharp, informative, suitable for all levels of fitness, experience and knowledge and will be an uplifting, euphoric and life-affirming experience?

4 – Rowing machine (50 seconds work) : 20 seconds rest.

Empire is a proving ground for turning words into action, and action into results.

3 – Press-ups (50 seconds work) : 20 seconds rest.

There are a million and more possible variations and combinations. And you would go on for at least another eight stations before we rest for three minutes and do it all again.

It means in a very short period of time, (so if you are busy, we start to remove time barriers immediately!) you will complete several ‘intervals’ of work, followed by short, quick periods of rest and recovery.

All stations/exercises are demonstrated at the beginning by the instructor after a short warm up and are intentionally simple. This means complicated thought processes are removed and you can focus on the work.

Furthermore, on the second ‘circuit’ of the HIIT class, you are now already an expert and can work even harder the second time round.

The work-to-rest ratio is infinitely variable but typically the most rest you should receive would see the ratio being

This is where it gets clever, effective and where you start to see why HIIT is so addictive.

So, what is HIIT? High Intensity Interval Training.

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Health 1 – As Empire HIIT is gym-based, you are learning new things in a gym environment that you can take away and use yourself in your own time when it suits you.

2 – Your only real responsibility is to show up and work! We will provide the structure and expertise.

3 – You realise everyone is in the same boat, regardless of experience or fitness level. At any given time, every participant is at a different stage or station of the circuit and is working hard by their own terms while everyone else is doing the same.

I won’t get too technical, but this means for the next sixteen or so hours, your body is repairing, recovering and looking to return itself to a state of ‘homeostasis’, (its normal, resting level of metabolic function), after you have stressed and tested it so effectively in your HIIT session.

This recovery itself uses calories. So, let’s assume the calories burned on average for each person in the class over 30 minutes are 300 calories. Not only is that a superb calorific deficit for 30 minutes of your day, (only 2% of a 24-hour day), you could benefit with the ‘after-burn’ effect to the tune of another 45 - 50 calories. Do that three times per week and your increased calorific deficit from your 90 minutes work alone would be 1,050 calories! A pound of fat in calorific terms is recognised to be around 3,500 calories.

There’s no comparison or ‘test’ other than that you give yourself. You are your only competitor while the euphoric atmosphere provides the motivational fuel.

4 – The science!

Speaking of fuel, simply put, this is the real and fascinating benefit of HIIT. The high intensity working periods will see your heart rate up at 85% - 100% of your maximum working heart rate. During the 15-20 second rest and recovery period, your heart rate will still likely be at 40% - 50% of your personal maximum rate.

During the lung-busting, muscle-burning high intensity intervals, your body is using several different energy systems, i.e. Anaerobic, Aerobic and Lactate… one for another detailed article. Your body is finding any and every way to source fuel to keep your muscles moving, by borrowing energy from here and there. This means after your HIIT session of say 30 minutes, you will receive benefit long after the actual event.

So, over two weeks, if you did three 30-minute HIIT sessions a week and reduced your daily calorie intake by only 100 calories, you could lose a pound of fat. That’s a significant achievement and will be reflected in the way you look and feel.

Suddenly, progress is a fact, not a mythical aspiration reserved for those who know or those who have always been in gyms.

Apprehension and fear is conquered by action.

Action is a catalyst for change.

Half an hour after, you will probably feel very hungry as your body looks to replace glycogen stores, (glycogen is a substance deposited in your bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates). Eating is always a joy, so here’s your window to enjoy the right kind of foods with less guilt. You are now eating for a reason as well as a want.

Change is exciting. Liberating. It’s progress.

Let us help you ‘HIIT’ your targets. It starts with a single class.

There are now five Empire HIIT Classes every week on the class timetable.

Then there is the magic of EPOC (Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption).

Opportunity knocks.

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Health

A Visit to the Osteopath - Wise Words of Comfort

by Philip Hakim, Registered Osteopath, Owner of the Wellhead Practice

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or many, the unknown can be daunting and become a reason not to do something. Each year, more and more people decide to see an osteopath, but what exactly happens there? Please note that the title ‘osteopath’ is protected by law, and it is illegal for anyone to call themselves an osteopath, unless they are registered with the General Osteopathic Council, which sets and promotes high standards of competency, conduct and safety. Our licence to practise needs to be renewed each year.

Typically, a first appointment will last between forty-five minutes and an hour. We ask in confidence about your general health, any medication being prescribed and your medical history, including any previous episodes, illnesses or operations. You need not be alone, if the company of another person would benefit you in any way.

Next, we look at how you move; asking you to actively perform certain movements typically while standing, and we observe the effect on your condition, posture and mobility. Then, whilst lying on the examination couch, we look at your passive movements where we assess the health of your joints, ligaments and tissues by using a highly developed sense of touch, called palpation. We do this to check the range and quality of their movements and often more importantly, how they interact together. Sometimes, we need to perform other special tests such as testing your reflexes or taking your blood pressure.

By combining all of this information, we then formulate a diagnosis which we will explain to you. If, for some reason, you needed someone more specialist, or we suspect a more serious

Tel: 01778 392832 www.thewellheadpractice.co.uk E: enquiries@thewellheadpractice.co.uk

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condition that osteopathic treatment is not suitable for, we would always refer you with a letter to someone appropriate, which may be your G.P. or local hospital.

Before treatment begins, we discuss the treatment benefits, any risks, the likely expectations, how many sessions are needed and your consent for us to treat you.

Treatment is hands-on, and involves skilled manipulation of the spine and joints, and massage of soft tissues. The type and intensity of treatment will vary depending on you and your tolerances, so it remains comfortable.

Finally, we will tell you about any self-help measures and advice on exercise or stretching, to assist your recovery and prevent recurrence or worsening of symptoms.

The Wellhead practice was the first of its kind in Bourne and is now into our sixth year. We have a team of nine practitioners; covering six different areas of expertise from Osteopathy and sport massage to Chiropody, Ear syringing and Hypnotherapy.

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Your Health

Insomnia - Hypnotherapy Can Help

by Nicole Woodcock, Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

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eing a hypnotherapist involves working with all kinds of people, from young children and men to women of all ages. The list of issues and complaints that I have worked with is vast, but they all have one thing in common.

When I sit with a new client and talk through their current situation, I always talk about sleep. You can pretty much guarantee that they either don’t get enough sleep, struggle to get to sleep or have problems staying asleep.

When we don’t get enough quality sleep, this can have a huge detrimental effect on how we feel,

and can contribute to an array of problems. Lack of sleep increases the levels of cortisol in our blood stream which has a negative effect on our body. For example, difficulty losing weight, low mood and depression, lack of motivation and exhaustion and, of course, increased stress levels.

Being able to get between seven to eight hours sleep per night is the recommended average, but with today’s busy lifestyles, technology, work, family and stress, this can lead to people getting less than five hours per night.

Having regular early nights, turning

off technology an hour before bed and having a clean, relaxing sleep space can all help towards getting better quality sleep.

If you find the bedtime routine a struggle; if you have a child who refuses to go to bed; or if you find yourself counting sheep until the early hours of the morning, then regular sessions of hypnotherapy can get that much-needed sleep back, regulate stress levels and make for a happier, more motivated you. Who doesn’t want that?

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Council Success at Lincolnshire Environmental Awards Market Deeping Town Council entered the Rectory Paddock on Church Street into the Lincolnshire Environmental Awards 2018. This was a piece of land that the Council purchased approximately twenty years ago as a meadow with trees and a small natural pond. The area became neglected and the pond overgrown with little water, so a restoration plan was begun in 2012 and native shrubs were encouraged.

For the last three years, a small team of volunteers has helped

once a week to maintain this piece of land. They have laid three boundary hedges, planted two hundred trays of wildflowers and persuaded the Town Council to purchase a flail to cut and collect the grass twice a year.

The blanket weed has been conquered and the pond is now crystal-clear spring water, covered with several varieties of lilies. In 2016, a swift tower with twentyone boxes and space for bats was installed, with solar-powered bird calls being emitted.

The competition consisted of three rounds which began with writing a small article on the project.

A site visit was then made by the judges and an eight minute presentation had to be made to the judges, followed by questions.

Market Deeping Town Council had entered the ‘Community Award’ section and it was with much pleasure that the Council

discovered they had won this section, against stiff competition, and were presented with a glass award and certificate. To be their section winner was a great achievement and shows how others can appreciate the work done over the years on this small piece of land.

The area is open to the public and has a diverse amount of plants and insects as well as being a lovely place to sit on a summer’s day, so do come and see the beautiful area that has been provided by the Town Council.

Choir leader wanted in Stamford, South Lincolnshire Woven Chords is a mixed-voice community choir of 23 years standing and, due to our present director moving from the area, is looking for a new musical director, preferably to start in September 2018.

Currently the choir has over 30 attending members and follows the “Natural Voice Practitioners” ethos - no auditions, no music scores, “if you can speak you can sing:” with the emphasis on having fun through singing.

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style, in harmony, and has a repertoire of over 200 world music songs in various languages.

The choir has built up quite a substantial local following over the years for its energetic and enthusiastic concerts. It has also performed further afield when opportunities have presented themselves. Choir members range in age from 20s to 70s and form an incredibly friendly, supportive group who love singing together.

Woven Chords is supported by South Kesteven District Council

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and sessions take place on Thursdays, 7.30 to 9.30pm, at Stamford Arts Centre during school term times. Remuneration is paid through the Arts Centre and is at a very competitive rate.

This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone looking to lead a lively, energetic, full-voiced, group of very lovely people. To have a look at some of our past and future events visit www. wovenchords.com For further information please contact Hilary on 01778393429 or email: bloomerclan@aol.com juLY 2018

The Little Sewing Shop Joanne Rossell speaks fondly of how she has been thirty years in the sewing trade and for the past twenty, providing a muchneeded service to the good folk of the Deepings and beyond.

In April this year, she felt that she had outgrown her premises in The Precinct and so made the move to 5 Market Place, and since then business has just boomed.

Joanne’s “team” comprises mum, Vicky, (who looks after frontof-house affairs), and Mal who, alongside Joanne, bring their skills and vast experience of needlecraft to bear in a wide range of textiles work. The Little Sewing Shop specialise in bridal and evening wear, with the recent ‘Prom’ season proving to be a very busy time for them. Any alterations, to both ladies and gentlemen’s clothing, can be considered, whilst Joanne also has a selection of accessories, haberdashery items and a few dresses for sale in the shop.

Since moving in April, Joanne has been delighted to see lots of new faces come to see what she can offer, whilst her many long-standing and loyal regulars, (some from as far afield as Cambridge and Oakham), continue to visit, knowing that reliability, expertise and competitive pricing will always make the journey worthwhile.

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Will you be a ‘Blue Tin Hero’ for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice?

Every year, thousands of people across the region choose to pop loose change into charity collection boxes in pubs, shops and community hubs rather than weigh down their purses and pockets. What might only be a few pennies to each individual adds up for the charity.

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

in Peterborough receives, on average, £706 every month from collection tins. That’s enough to pay for a hospice nurse for more than five days.

But the hospice needs help – in the shape of ‘Blue Tin Heroes’ – to round up tins, deliver them to Thorpe Hall in Longthorpe, and to distribute empty tins around the region.

Community fundraising officer, Sharon Baker, said: “We are really grateful to all the venues across the region which have one of our collection tins – the contents really do add up to make a difference here at Thorpe Hall.

Now we need volunteers who are willing to use their community connections and knowledge to pick up full tins, distribute empty ones to venues which already support us, and identify places

which might like to have one of our collection tins at the till, on the counter or on the bar.”

The team at Thorpe Hall Hospice are particularly seeking ‘Blue Tin Heroes’ in Stamford, Market Deeping and the surrounding villages and would love your help.

To find out more about becoming a ‘Blue Tin Hero’ please call 01733 225999 or e-mail Thorpe.fundraising@ sueryder.org.

Deepings Rotary Runs A beautiful sunny day with light winds attracted an entry of over 300 for the 32nd running of the annual Charity Fun Run and Road Race, organised by the Rotary Club of The Deepings on Sunday May 20th. Over 100 runners of all ages tackled the 3 km course, while nearly 200 took on the more serious challenge of the accurately measured and AAAlicensed 10 km event.

The Deepings is the third of the local spring treble of 10 km races, following similar events at Eye and Langtoft in the two previous weeks. All of these races are particularly popular with both local runners and ones from further afield, because they all have fast, level courses, giving serious runners the chance to put up personal best times which several competitors did here. Both the men’s winner, Brian Corleys of 16

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local club Bushfield Joggers, and the ladies’ winner, Maggie Skinner of Peterborough Athletics Club, came within a few minutes of breaking the course record.

Race organiser, Joe Piercy, said that the Rotary Club was particularly grateful to Piper Physiotherapy of Market Deeping and the Spinroom Studio of Deeping St James for sponsoring the races; to the Deepings Leisure Centre for making their excellent changing facilities available to the runners; and to the local Inner Wheel ladies and the Rugby Club for providing refreshments and glasses of something long and cool for both runners and spectators.

“The Rotary club always enjoys organising events which are as popular as this,” he said, “especially when they also let us raise money for Rotary charities.”

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Deepings Raft Race - SUNDAY 5th AUGUST 2018 Have you built your raft yet? It’s not too late, we can accept entries right up to the day before the event but it makes life easier for us if you can register as early as possible. If you want some tips on how to build you raft, visit our

website: www.deepingsraftrace. co.uk where you will also find a Raft Entry form.

Remember, it’s FREE ENTRY for spectators, fun starts from 11am, the best spot to see the rafts is Bridge Street, Deeping St James.

If you want to have some fun with your raft design or outfit on the day, the theme this year is Heroes & Villains but plain rafts and

normally dressed spectators are still very welcome. SUNDAY 5th AUG

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entries right up to the day before the eve Isabel Stars in Final Competition for Deepings Swimming Club

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us if you can register as early as possible. build you raft, visit our website: www.dee will also find a Raft Entry form.

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At the Ponds Forge long course pool in Sheffield, the team won three gold medals and one bronze in a high quality competition.

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join Stockport Metro, topped the podium in her two favoured events, the 100m and 200m butterfly. The Lincolnshire record holder in both, who joined Deepings in 2010 as a shy nineyear-old, will now move to the North-West to chase her dreams of making the Olympic Games.

Leading the way for the boys was Alex Sadler, who won gold in the 200m butterfly and bronze in the 200m freestyle, setting new personal bests in both. In total, the team swam twelve county qualifying times and achieved sixteen long course personal bests

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Zack Treharne won three golds at the Fenland Open Meet, swimming three county qualifying times at the Derventio Excel meet.

Standout performances came Jessie Spooner, Louis Metselaar, Tom Neal and sisters, Anita and Tiffany Wong.

At the Fenland Open Meet, Deepings Swimming Club came away with four age-group gold medals, five silvers and ten bronzes. Zack Treharne continued his outstanding recent form by winning three golds, in the 100m backstroke, 100m butterfly and 100m individual medley (IM) – all with new personal bests and county qualifying times.

Ben Briggs collected a full house of medals, with gold in the 100m freestyle, silver in the 100m IM and bronze in the 100m breaststroke.

Also medalling for the boys were Bailey Jackson-Chilvers, Christian Rollinson and Alex Sadler. Not to be outdone, the girls’ team brought back one age-group

silver medal,(Holly Griffin), and five age-group bronzes,(Lilly Tappern, ĐŽƵƉůĞ ŽĨ ƉŝĐƚƵƌĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ Amy Tappern, Rosemary Harvey and Lucia who wonfun two.)

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the theme this year is Heroes & Villains b Lynn Chapman, Deepings dressed spectators arecoach, still very welcome Swimming Club head was understandably delighted with both squads’ performance over the weekend. She also spoke in glowing terms about Isabel as she departed for Stockport Metro after eight years at Deepings Swimming Club.

“If all swimmers worked as hard as Isabel, I’d think I had died and gone to coaching heaven!

Success cannot be achieved on talent alone; it has to go with dedication and hard work. Good Luck Izzy – we all wish you well.”

(And that goes for us too Izzy – looking forward to interviewing you after Tokyo, 2020, or perhaps Paris in 2024! – Ed.)

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Dare-devil Ed’s Sky-dive for a Worthy Cause To leap out of an aircraft the day after your last GCSE exam might not be on the top of the wish-list for most teenagers – (the day before your first one maybe!)

However, when you feel so strongly about a volunteering organisation, whose work is aimed at supporting youngsters just like yourself and your friends, then, for sixteen-year-old, Bourne Academy student, Ed SabertonWard, it was just a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’.

of volunteers and who employ trained counsellors to support young people, aged between 11-16 years, facing emotional difficulties. Common problems which they encounter include family and relationship difficulties, issues regarding loneliness and anxiety, problems associated with low self-esteem and bullying, self-harm, abuse, addiction, distress through bereavement or loss, depression and difficulty with decision-making.

So, on Saturday June 16th, at Sibson Airfield, Ed undertook the perilous journey from uncertainty, through apprehension to eventual, total exhilaration, as he leapt from 10,000 feet, in order to raise over £500 in sponsorship.

After his sky-dive, Ed was, for once, almost stumped for words as he tried to express just how brilliant the whole experience had been, (even the bit when his

Dare-devil Ed now has his sights set on charity firewalking and bungee-jumping next year, following his sponsored longdistance cycle ride for ‘Help 4 Heroes’ a few years ago.

mum hugged her baby, upon his landing with nothing broken! Ed is the youngest son of our publisher, Claire Saberton.)

This much-needed money goes to The Young Peoples Counselling Service, a charity run by a dedicated committee

Meanwhile, Ed recommends that you visit www.ypcs.uk to see just what motivated him to make such a dramatic leap into the blue.

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Double and Megson 40th Anniversary - Giving Back to the Community Double and Megson Solicitors has now been offering legal services to the local community for forty years, having started on July 1st, 1978.

We really appreciate the support the local community has given us over the years. We have developed longstanding relationships with clients and helped generations of families through good times and bad. Our success story is all thanks to you.

We celebrated our 40th anniversary on Sunday July 1st, 2018 and, as a thank you to the local community, we are offering £40 discount* on any transaction, on the production of this original article.

From your first contact, we try to make your experience with us as friendly, easy and hassle-free as we can. We pride ourselves on a superior standard of client care and our ability to deliver high quality, legal services. Whatever your situation, we will guide you through the process, to get the best and most cost-effective solution for you, your family and your business.

As a complete legal practice, we offer many services. These include (but are not limited to): Residential and Commercial Property Conveyancing, Probate/Administration of Estate, Wills and Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), Family Law and Employment (including settlement agreements). * This discount will not apply to our fixed-fee transactions. Only one discount per transaction, and you must contact us directly, (not via a third party e.g. estate agents).

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Splashing out on making our gardens look great can mean spending a small fortune on lighting, furniture, ornaments, plants and even wall art. But while most of us ensure our house alarm is switched on, doors locked and a light left on when the house is empty, how many of us pay the same attention to garden security?

Brighter days and longer weekends present more opportunity for mowing lawns, pottering in the garden, allowing the children to play outdoors and spending time with friends and family … and a chance for thieves to strike!

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• Lock away ladders or anything which could be used to gain entry to your home.

• CCTV surveillance will allow you to view your garden and any unwelcome activity from your home.

• Install some sensory/outdoor lighting.

• Alarm the garage to provide additional security, or think about installing garage roller shutter doors.

• If your fencing is flimsy, broken panels could provide easy access to intruders, so consider investing in some new and improved fencing or panels.

• If you are going away, even for the weekend, lock any back or side gates or other entrances to the garden to limit access.

• Pack away out of sight any garden tools or equipment.

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• Secure expensive plants with wire pegs dug into the ground around the root ball.

• Use a security pen to mark valuable items, like garden furniture, ornaments or trampolines, with your postcode.

• Consider defensive planting like prickly hedges or shrubs.

• Join a local Neighbourhood Watch Group, where you and your neighbours can look out for each other. Find your nearest group https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/ When thinking about having any security, garden maintenance or crime prevention work carried out in your home and/or garden, always use someone reputable and trustworthy. If you need a recommendation for a safe, approved local tradesperson, visit www.safelocaltrades. com.

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All of the hard work of the previous months should be paying off now, and each visit to the allotment or vegetable patch should see you returning with fresh vegetables or fruit. It is time to harvest garlic and onions: a few days before you do this, loosen the soil around the roots, choose a dry spell, lift the bulbs and lay them on the ground in the sun to dry them out, as the more thoroughly they are dried out, the longer they will keep. Also those wonderful tasting early potatoes can be lifted: what better than freshly dug potatoes with mint, butter and a summery salad?

Other jobs to do in the vegetable patch:•

Plant out your leeks. Just dib a hole about 150mm/6” deep, and drop the leek into the hole. Water it in and the job’s done. You don’t need to fill the holes with soil; enough will wash in with watering and rain. The reason you plant in a hole is to blanch the stem.

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Poor potato crops are the result of poor nutrition, so try feeding potatoes with a tomato feed. Also check the potato plants and earth-up if necessary to prevent the tubers going green from exposure to light.

• When climbing beans have reached the top of the canes, pinch out the growing tip.

• Strawberries will finish fruiting, so tidy up old foliage and cut off runners, or use them to produce new plants.

• Earth up brassicas to give them a firm hold in the soil and give them a top-dressing of nitrogenous fertilizer or an organic liquid feed.

• Don’t forget to nip off the side shoots of your tomatoes, they appear in the “v” between leaf stems and main stems, and when there are four or five trusses, pinch out the growing tip of the plant to allow the fruit to ripen.

• Spray tomatoes and potatoes against blight, and dig up any rogue potato plants from last year, as they may be harbouring disease.

• Plant out cabbage, cauliflowers, Brussels, broccoli and kale for autumn and winter cropping.

• Ensure that peas and brassicas are netted to keep off the pigeons.

• Continue sowing salad crops.

Take time to sit back, admire your hard work over the past few months … and enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Located on Towngate East, their vast 8000 sq. ft. showroom displays over twenty-five suites throughout the year, including furniture from the country’s leading suppliers such as Desser & Co, The Cane Industries, Whitaker Cane & A. McLean, all of which are available at competitive prices.

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or years now, most people would say that the best way to save was to put money into a savings account provided by one of the many high street banks we have in the UK. Primarily, there are two types of high street savings accounts, Instant Access and Restricted Access. An Instant Access Savings Account is exactly what it says on the tin; a savings account you can access instantly. However, over the past ten to fifteen years, we have seen interest rates drop to a nominal rate and, as a result, you will be lucky to find an Instant Access savings account that offers interest rates above 1.00%. Therefore, your money is actually losing purchasing power over the long-term as the growth is below inflation.

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Recent research has revealed that so-called “millennials”, (those born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s), are the most likely to feel negative about growing older.

The report on ageism, published by The Royal Society for Public Health in partnership with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, found that many see the ageing process in a negative light, taking the view that it’s a period of decline. It also showed that many see an element of inevitability in growing older, with 30% of those asked taking the view that being lonely is just something that happens in later life.

The report also showed that those aged between eighteen and thirty-four felt the most negatively towards growing older, with around a quarter believing that growing unhappy or depressed is normal for older people.

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You Enjoy Your Holiday - We’ll Sort Your House Move Out!

by Jonathan Brewell​, Managing Partner, Newton Fallowell

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’d like to start by thanking all the great vendors and buyers we’ve already helped this year make their move happen. If you are still thinking of making a move, then we’d be delighted to help you too, so call, e-mail or just pop in and we’d be delighted to make that happen for you.

Many of you will be wondering how best to grab that summer holiday bargain getaway, now that the summer holidays are fast approaching, and I can certainly see the sense in spending those holiday pennies wisely.

How about making that holiday pay you back? We have a great track record of accompanied viewings

that get results, so why not leave a key with us while you enjoy the sun abroad? We can be hard at work showing potential buyers around your home; tying up a sale on your home while you sit on the beach would be a great double win, and would enable you to come home refreshed and ready to grab the property you want.

Already have one in mind? - we can negotiate on your behalf; tying up a purchase while you’re on the beach…triple win!

For advice on buying, selling and mortgages, but not holidays, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we’ll find a solution that works for you.

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Treat your Family and Home to Beautifully Softened Water Morris Water Softeners is a family-run business based in Northorpe. The company has been going for over thirty years and is now one of the leading suppliers in the UK.

get a good lather, which can aggravate and irritate the skin. As well as being abrasive, hard water doesn’t necessarily wash the entire residue off. This residue can be left on the skin which can worsen dry skin conditions. The NHS website lists “water especially hard, chalky water or heavy chlorinated water” as a common irritant of contact dermatitis.

We can supply all types of water softener and other related drinking water products. We also supply and deliver salt for all types of water softeners and we are especially proud of the personal service we offer our customers.

What are the downsides of having hard water?

New research has revealed the link between hard water and skin conditions like eczema. Scientists at the University of Sheffield and King’s College London have proved that hard water damages the skin, raising the risk of infection and potentially contributing to the development of eczema. The study, which we were asked to fund, proves what we’ve known here for years; when it comes to skin conditions, softened water can make all the difference.

Minerals in hard water, the same culprits behind limescale, were shown to make skin more sensitive to irritation, but when researchers used softened water in their study, they found that softened water could reduce these negative effects. It could even lower the risk of eczema developing in the first place. For people living with chronic skin conditions, this research could be a game-changer, especially when one in five children is affected by eczema.

With hard water you have to use more product to

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In brief, it is designed to remove calcium (scale) and magnesium (scum) from hard water. They are installed at the point the water supply enters the premises and treat the whole house, therefore resulting in: reducing the cost of your soap/ detergent, removing existing limescale, preventing the build-up of limescale in your hot water system as well as around your taps and reducing your fuel costs and heating system costs.

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Travel Counsellors – Twenty-five Fabulous Years

Clare Lockett

Travel Counsellor

July 2018 marks Clare Lockett’s 25th anniversary in the travel industry, and the twelfth anniversary of her starting her own travel business with Travel Counsellors.

From humble beginnings in 1993 as a ‘YTS’ at Thomas Cook, Stamford, Clare went on to the larger Peterborough store, before working on tailor making bespoke longhaul itineraries. In 1999 she then moved into Operations and became a 24 hour Duty Manager. With the wealth of knowledge and experience she had gained within the years in retail sales, the Tour Operator Tailor Made Department, the Duty Office and in customer relations, it gave Clare the confidence and experience needed to set up and run her own business. So, on July 10th 2006, Clare started her new venture … and ‘Clare Lockett - Travel Counsellors’ was born!

have actively sourced and forged excellent relationships with partners overseas who are able to help them uniquely personalise holiday experiences. This allows them complete flexibility, with every trip intelligently designed just for you.

Clare Lockett- Travel Counsellors have a range of incredible experiences from which the independent traveller can choose.

From walks with elephants, to intimate special interest talks, private guides, and lessons in traditional dance, or carving your own devil masks, they take today’s travellers on a whirlwind journey - creating experiences that allow you not simply to look in from the outside, but to really get beneath the surface, giving you an insight into such fascinating destinations.

Clare says, “It was a leap of faith, with a toddler, busy family life and no customers. Twelve years on and all I can say is WOW ... every year it continues to grow from strength to strength and, in 2017, the team grew further when we welcomed Lianne in November.” (Lianne brings over fifteen years of experience in the travel industry, with ten years in the cruise sector).

Customer service is at the very heart of their business. They promise that you will receive the highest level of personal service, alongside 100% honest and impartial advice, when you enquire and book with them. They take the time to really get to know you and your wish-list, which means they can tailor your perfect holiday.

Since the business began, it has evolved to embrace the growing demands of clients who are looking for more adventure, culture and bespoke itineraries, not just an ‘off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all’ package. Travel Counsellors

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Blinds Harmony SummerInOffer Hits the Right Note Blinds in Harmony can supply a wide range of quality blinds, curtains and accessories to satisfy all customers’ needs. The company has a full range of all types of blinds to suit all requirements, for both homes and commercial premises.

The company, which was established 15 years ago, operates from a shop and showroom at 15 Market Square, Whittlesey supported by a manufacturing and office unit at Coates.

Director Norman Tuckey, who is helped in the business by sons Luke and Jay, said: “We pride ourselves on providing a personal and highly professional service to all our customers.

“We can provide a wide range of blinds, from quality roller, vertical, wooden and Venetian blinds, and poles, tracks and accessories, to electronically operated and solar reflective blinds and specialist blinds for hospitals.”

Blinds in Harmony also supplies a high-quality range of curtains and curtain fabrics to enhance most home interiors.

Its EXPRESS range of curtains has a selection of headings and valances for delivery in 10 to 14 days while its new range of ready-made curtains are available in just two to three days.

The company offers a hand finished bespoke curtain service with headings of customers’choice and accessories such as tie backs, pelmets and cushion covers, plus a full fitting and hanging service.

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We can ensure that ; • Tailor made options for Landlords • All tenant deposits are registered and legally secured • Prompt payments to all of our landlords • Directly employed reliable and skilled labour in all aspects of maintenance • No VAT We work closely with all of our landlords and tenants to ensure a trouble free relationship.

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Discovering . . . Listed buildings

Rex Needle

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he hallmark of our heritage in towns and villages across England is the ancient buildings that have survived the centuries and although many have been destroyed, we now protect those we have left through a system of listing.

As the term implies, a listed building is actually added to a list, namely the government’s Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest where it is classified according to its importance as Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II, such buildings being protected by law and consent is required from the local authority before any alterations are made to the interior or exterior, extensions added or even demolition considered, in order that it can be protected for future generations.

The Deepings have their share of such buildings, most importantly the churches such as St Guthlac’s at Market Deeping, the Priory Church at Deeping St James and St Andrew’s at West Deeping, which in view of their age and architectural importance are all classified as Grade I. But by far the most numerous are the non-secular buildings which are mainly Grade II yet equally interesting because they reflect the way of life of past generations and often a domestic architectural style that has remained largely unchanged.

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There are 80 such buildings within the Market Deeping area alone including the Old Rectory dating from the 14th century which is Grade I with many Grade II listed properties such as the almshouses on the west side of Church Street, the old antique shop across the road, the public library in High Street and the Deeping Stage in the Market Place, while among the most interesting listings in Deeping St James is the village cross and lock-up in Eastgate which attracts the attention of so many visitors.

Listing, however, is not merely confined to buildings but can also apply to other structures such as the Deeping Gate bridge (1651) which is Grade II listed, Market Deeping town hall (1825), a tombstone (1777) near the south wall in the graveyard at St Andrew’s Church, West Deeping, several 19th century cast iron mile posts situated around the district and even the K6 red telephone kiosk (1935) designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the market place at Market Deeping.

All reflect life as it was when they were built or erected and it is only right that these survivors from the past should be preserved for future generations.

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Eat the Season

ROAST CHICKEN WITH MINTED BROAD BEANS AND FETA Broad beans are in season now and so versatile! This simple recipe pairs them with family favourite roast chicken and salty feta cheese.

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Slash each breast in a couple of places, then place in a dish with the olive oil, half the lemon zest and juice, and the garlic.

Season well and leave to marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6.

Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the mint sprig and blanch the broad beans for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain, discard the mint and refresh under cold water, then drain again. You can slip each broad bean from its outer shell, if you like. Whisk the rest of the lemon zest and juice with the extra-virgin olive oil, season and drizzle over the beans. Crumble in the feta and stir it through, along with the mint leaves. Set aside.

Heat a frying pan over a high heat and quickly brown the chicken breasts until both sides are golden, then transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 5-10 minutes until cooked. Serve immediately, sliced in half, with the minted broad beans and feta.

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The Waggon and Horses at Langtoft – Increasingly Popular Restaurant, but still a Traditional Village Pub A recent refurbishment of Langtoft’s Waggon and Horses has brought huge improvements to this pub which sits alongside the A15, just north of Market Deeping, and at the heart of a large and active community. Not only has the capacity of the restaurant area almost doubled to forty covers, the owners, Richard and Deborah Moore, can now operate from a much larger, professional kitchen, which can only be seen as good news to the ever-increasing number of diners and drinkers who are calling to see just how things have changed recently.

The Waggon and Horses is the first hostelry that Richard and Deborah have owned and run together; Richard prepares the menus and is head chef, whilst his wife deals with all ‘front of house’ affairs.

Alongside these roles, there is the small matter of bringing up three children, aged eight, six and four, so ‘dull moments’ just do not exist! Other staff include Timothy Smith, (ex-Wishing Well), as Second Chef, as well as a number of young, part-time and enthusiastic, bar staff and waiters.

Richard and Deborah have been in the licensed trade for many years, both at Oakham for a while. Richard was also lease-holder at Baston’s Spinning Wheel, (before it became The White Horse), and he has also worked at The Wishing Well in Dyke, so a combined forty years of experience between them means they know how to run a successful house – and that is just what the Waggon and Horses seems to be becoming.

The emphasis since the Moores arrived in 2015 has turned more towards the restaurant arm of the business. They were the first serious food operators there, who had wide experience of the catering industry, after many years of it being just a “drinkers’ local”. That said, however, Deborah is quick to add that there are still plenty of people who frequent the bar area, whilst the presence of the thriving darts, dominoes and crib teams confirms the opinion that here is still a traditional village pub, at the heart of the community. What has been really 2 46

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encouraging, Deborah adds, is how several of the local ‘drinkers’ are now bringing in outsiders to their ‘refurbed local’, proud to show it off and enjoy a delicious meal at the same time.

The menus have been created to offer an eclectic mix of modern British favourites, with a firm foundation of local, fresh and seasonal ingredients, sourced from dedicated and discerning suppliers, such as Alec Day in Bourne, for meat and fish, whilst Gary Houldershaw at Premier Produce can be relied upon for quality fruit and vegetables.

ideal venue for birthday and anniversary celebrations, wakes and christenings.

Offering both hot and cold food, they can accommodate sit-down functions for up to forty people, but twice that for just a buffet.

The Waggon and Horses can happily cater for functions and celebrations, an

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Seasonal Delights with Amy at Vine House Farm STRAWBERRIES

It’s difficult to resist a perfectly ripe strawberry & there are so many delicious ways to eat them. For something a little different try marinating with sugar, balsamic vinegar, fresh mint & a pinch of salt.

Look out for our organic sweetcorn this month.

Tasty & endlessly versatile it is just delicious - & not an air mile in sight! Steamed & smothered with butter & black pepper or wrapped in foil & cooked on the BBQ it is a real summer favourite of the whole team at Vine House Farm.

ENJOY.... BROAD BEANS Broad beans arriving in the shop herald the beginning of bountiful summer harvests. Simply pod, parboil & toss with some melted butter. For something a little more adventurous try adding some fried onion and serve with grilled halloumi and torn mint leaves,

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DON’T FORGET THE HUMBLE COURGETTE… Tasty, endlessly versatile & great value. Dress in a creamy lemon sauce & serve with pasta, grate & add to a quiche or combine with goats cheese & garden herbs.

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Discovery Apples – pink, sweet & delicious, with a hint of strawberry. Don’t forget to look out for our sunflowers!

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The Deepings School - STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF WORK!

The children at Market Deeping Community Primary School have been building links with the local area.

The school is getting involved not just in events in Market Deeping, but also in building awareness of communities around the world. Recent visitors include Mr Gary Ridgway, who leads the local Beaver Pack. He talked to the children about the scouting movement, and all children who are involved in the association came in their uniforms.

Leading up to the half-term break, Year 10 students took part in a two-week period of work experience, where they had opportunities to experience the world of work through a superb range of placements, both locally and further afield.

During the last few weeks of the Summer Term, the school will be having a raft building day in preparation for the Deepings Raft Race, and children will be taking part in the Deepings Carnival.

Children in Key Stage 1 have been learning about festivals and celebrations around the world, and the carnival will give them a great opportunity to celebrate their learning.

The school is holding its first outdoor Summer Fair for many years, on Friday July 6th, from 5pm, and has a farming theme, to recognise the work of the surrounding countryside. The Exotic Pet Refuge will be coming along, as the School Council have supported them as their charity this year.

Headteacher, Mark Ratchford, said: “We are putting the community at the heart of our school.

It is important that children understand their place in the community and the role they play so that, as they grow, they will show respect and support for their local community. It has been great to welcome people from the area into school and support local charities with the fundraising that the children do.”

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Marks & Spencer, Park Air, Tesco, Peterborough United FC, John Lewis, Bauer Media, solicitors, architects, vets and local primary and nursery schools were just some of the 200+ organisations who provided a placement to help students develop their employability skills and experience a taste of what it is really like to go out to work!

A number of students have been offered Saturday and holiday jobs, and some may have the opportunity to join an apprenticeship programme following their exams next year. The school received excellent feedback from the organisations involved, and many remarked on the outstanding contribution students had made during the fortnight.

Mrs Linda Taylor, who manages the work experience programme, said: “We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to all the companies and organisations that have provided a placement to our students.

We really appreciate the time and resources that are involved in providing work experience and value their support.

We are proud of the way students conducted themselves, and this experience will enable them to further develop their work-related skills and help in their future career planning.

An opportunity to experience the world of work at first hand enables students to consider their post-16 options more realistically and discover the qualifications and pathways required for them to reach their career goal.” juLY 2018

Do your kids have fun in the holidays?

Playzone kids do!

Summer holidays 2018 Opening Times: 7.45am – 6.00pm Opening Days: 23rd July – 3rd September Please Note: Club will be closed from 30th July – 10th August

Full day £24.50 Half day (any 5 hrs) £15.10 10.00am - 4.00pm £16.50

• Lots of fun activities each day for children aged 4-11 • Stimulating and fun environment • Friendly, Qualified staff • Spaces available at our outstanding setting

Langtoft Primary School, Manor Close, Langtoft Call 01778 348423 for more information and a full list of activities visit our website: www.playzonekidsclub.co.uk

In the Hot Seat

IN THE HOT SEAT This month, we are lucky enough to meet local martial arts instructor and personal trainer, Robbie Tyler. When he’s not running the Market Deeping Tang Soo Do club, he teaches a variety of fitness classes, works closely with clients, and is bringing up his one-year-old daughter with his wife, Lucy.

Being a martial arts enthusiast since the age of six, he currently holds a 4th Degree Master Belt and has achieved medals at regional, national, European and world level. His passion is what lead to his career in the fitness industry where he teaches classes such as spinning, pump, circuits and metafit. Not only that, but he finds great pride in helping people to achieve their fitness goals by working with them on a one-to-one basis.

Not only is Tang Soo Do his career, it’s a big part of his family life too. As Robbie explains, “Tang Soo Do has been a huge part of my life, has helped to shape me as a person and allowed me to enjoy sharing my knowledge with the students I teach. My wife also trains and is working towards her black belt. My daughter also shows real enthusiasm and I can’t wait for her to begin training when she’s old enough.”

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Where were you born, and what is your favourite memory of your childhood?

I was born in Peterborough and have lived in Deeping all my life. My favourite memories of my childhood come from the places I’ve visited with my martial arts; it has taken me all over the world.

How would you describe yourself in only five words?

Motivated, enthusiastic, respectful, disciplined, positive.

If there was one thing which you could change about the Deepings, what would it be and why?

I would love to make martial arts in the Deepings a necessity for all children in schools, because I believe it helps to guide them on the right path in life and develop them into well-rounded people.

Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why?

There are a few people who have influenced my life massively. First is my dad, because without him I couldn’t have achieved what I have without his support.

Second are my instructors, Master Easton and Master Khan, as they have given me a lot of time in training which has opened up the best opportunities for success.

What advice would you give to a “sixteen-year-old you”?

I would tell myself to keep doing what you’re doing; your hard work and training will pay off, keep teaching and enjoy doing it.

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Beware the Scammers!

Regular Clubs

This month’s Citizens Advice article highlights the role of the local Research and Campaigns Team, who are all volunteers based nearby in Spalding, Stamford and Grantham, and who play just as important a role as advisors, collating details of the issues that people ask about, identifying those where we could improve lives by a change in legislation, and sending information back to National Citizens Advice, who work to lobby at national level.

The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping.

Langtoft, Deepings and District branch of the Royal British Legion meet the 2nd Monday every month at 8pm at The Goat, Frognall.

Everyone welcome. Contact Phil on 07729 656710 for more details.

Bingo Clubs every Friday and Sunday from 1st September at the Green School Church St Market Deeping doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm, admission £1 and 50p for tea coffee and biscuits. £5 a book, £1 for a flyer and £1per raffle ticket. For more details phone Trisha on 01778 346348.

The Rotary Club of The Deepings Part of one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organisations in the world ; serving the needs of communities and promoting peace worldwide by initiating thousands of humanitarian projects. Register your interest on our website: http://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=413 [1] or email Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, jennyspratt@btinternet.com” Priory Youth Players / Priory Players. Amateur dramatics for ages four years and upwards. We rehearse for pantomime every Monday and Wednesday at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St.James, from September to January. Acting workshops for teenagers and adults in February and March. Contact Kate Redhead on pypdsj@gmail.com for details on places - (waiting list may apply) or visit our Facebook page.

The Young at Heart Club meets alternate Tuesdays at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Programme includes speakers, games, quizzes and trips. Contact Trisha on 01778 346348.

Deep In Friends meets alternate Tuesdays at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James 2-4pm. Programme includes craft activities, quizzes, games, outings & speakers.

Langtoft, Deepings and District branch of the Royal British Legion meet the 2nd Monday every month at 8pm at The Goat, Frognall.

Everyone welcome. Contact Phil on 07729 656710 for more details.

The Deepings Lions Club Small friendly Club part of the Lions Family of thousands of others throughout the world. They have been fund raising in the Deepings and surrounding villages for good causes for over thirty years. The Christmas sleigh, Summer Carnival and the ‘World Famous’ Duck Race are some of the events that they help organise. A sociable lot and like to have fun. For more information call 0845 833 7489, visit our Facebook page or come along to one of their meetings held at the White Horse pub in Market Deeping at 8pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Last month, a national scams awareness campaign was run throughout the whole country, and our team took part for the third year running. Citizens Advice wants to reduce the risk and impact of scams by raising awareness and encouraging people to take action – recognizing, reporting, and talking about the issues.

Scams aren’t just a minor inconvenience to people.

Aside from financial loss, they can cause distress and misery and, even if a scam has been avoided, it can lead to a widespread loss of confidence. Scams can also happen to anyone. Some encountered recently include: • Doorstep electricity meter credit • Prize draws, sweepstakes and foreign lotteries • Miracle health cures • Subscription traps • Property rentals • Pyramid selling and chain gift schemes • Working from home • Real fur sold as fake fur Recent research from Age UK found that around two fifths of older people across the UK who believe they have been targeted by fraudsters didn’t report it to an official channel. More than a fifth, (22%), admitted they didn’t tell anyone at all because they felt too embarrassed. Even just reporting it could help provide the authorities with the information they need to stop scams and prevent others from falling victim.

Our team worked with the local Trading Standards organisation, holding stalls in shopping centres, giving talks, and getting posters up in Community Centres, and were very happy with the level of awareness generated.

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The New Community Centre, Douglas Road, Market Deeping PE6 8PA Opening times: Wednesday 10:00am – 3:00pm

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The Institute, 38 Church Street, Deeping St James PE6 8HD Opening times: Fortnightly by appointment, referrals after initial assessment at Market Deeping

Bourne

Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9AE Opening times: Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm

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Events - July 2018 1st - Deepings Carnival organised jointly by Deepings Rotary

and Deeping Lions: lots of fun for all of the family. Also Lions Car Boot at Glebe Field, Market Deeping: gates open for cars at 8am - £5 payable on the day.

5th - Langtoft Village Hall AGM at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

6th - Market Deeping Community Primary School, Willoughby

Avenue, PE6 8JE. is holding its first outdoor Summer Fair for many years from 5pm - 7pm and has a farming theme to recognise the work of the surrounding countryside. The Exotic Pet Refuge will be coming along, as the School Council have supported them as their charity this year. Lots of fun for all of the family. All welcome.

10th - This month Vikki Allen will be talking about St Barnabas Hospice at Deepings Coffee Club at the Priory Church Hall in Deeping St James. Doors open at 10am for a 10.30 start and visitors are welcome. Further information available from Anne Winstone on 01778 344003.

15th - Grimsthorpe Castle Garden Day: There’s a lot happening in the gardens at the moment and we want to celebrate all that is great about gardening. You will be able to sample food that will include ingredients from our kitchen garden; listen to live music and let younger visitors take part in the garden quiz and listen to the storyteller. Grantham beekeepers will be here along with some garden experts who will be happy to talk to you about all things relating to gardening. Most of all – enjoy a day in our gardens! (Usual park charges apply – Season Tickets are valid for use. Visit www.grimsthorpe.co.uk .

17th - Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming Jenni Baker with a floral demonstration, entitled ‘The Feminine Touch’. Visitors are always welcome to join us for a relaxing evening watching an expert flower arranger putting together lovely displays. We meet at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm. Visitors £6, tea and coffee, raffle of arrangements. Enquiries Sue Lee, 01778 345243.

18th - Oddfellows July Dine Around lunch club. Join us for a

Market Deeping 7.00pm. Bring a pudding or just come and enjoy. For more details, contact Chris 01780 755705.

friendly, chatty lunch - everyone welcome to join us - don’t be afraid to come on your own - you will soon make friends!

To book your place and more details, contact Christine 07714 096801.

11th - July Craft Club 2.00pm at Oddfellows Hall Church Street

19th - Deepings Library evening event with Emma Lannigan:

10th - July Cold Pudding Club at Oddfellows Hall Church Street Market Deeping. Open to all skill levels so don’t be afraid to join us.

12th - Quiz at the Whistle Stop, Tallington: teams can be of

any number but will carry a points handicap if more than four, teams of two start with a points bonus. 8.30pm start, £2 per head.

12th - Bourne Motor Racing Club welcomes Paul Sutcliffe

of the British Motorsports Marshals Club who will be giving a presentation covering the various aspects of the club’s activities. From the pits and paddock to track-side and behind the scenes, marshals allow motor sport meetings to run smoothly. Without the support, dedication and commitment of the marshals, there would be no motor racing, such is their importance in our sport. Doors at the Corn Exchange open at 7pm and Paul will begin his talk at 8pm. Membership of BMRC is £20.00, visitors £5.00 on the night. New members are always welcome.

14th - St Guthlac’s Church annual Garden Fete 2pm in the Rectory Garden, lots of stalls and fun for everyone.

14th - Deepings Library Summer Reading Challenge starts -

can you read 6 books during the summer holidays and earn rewards along the way? Pop into the library for more details.

15th - Exotic Pet Refuge Open Day, 102 Station Road, Deeping St James PE6 8RH from 10am -5pm. Go along and see their collection of over 250 animals, and help them continue their good work! Refreshments, tombola, children’s entertainment and free parking. Entry £6 adults, £3 children.

15th - Peterborough Fun Colour Rush in aid of Sue Ryder

Thorpe Hall Hospice. Sign up online and then start raising sponsorship for the hospice. For information and to sign up, visit: www.sueryder.org/thorpecolour

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“Relationship with words” 7.30pm - 9.00pm. A talk about how we communicate to others and ourselves. Gaining valuable insights into our relationship with words and how we communicate. Pick up some inspiring tips on how to communicate with confidence and feel more empowered with the words we use to share our daily story. £5, booking essential.

20th - 21st - Deepings Beer Festival at Deepings Rugby Club, Spalding Road PE6 8NJ: live music, craft beers and ciders, gin bar, fairground and large food selection. Friday 3pm -11pm, Saturday 12 noon - 11pm.

22nd - Hog Roast 2018, 12noon at Priory Church Hall Garden, Priory Church, Deeping St James PE6 8NP with live Dixieland Jazz from The Moonlighters. Tickets £8 (school children £3).

Information and tickets from 01778 343860.

25th - The Importance of Being Earnest, open-air theatre at

John Clare Cottage, starting at 6.30pm. An energetic musical production with an hilarious contemporary twist from the critically-acclaimed ‘Pantaloons’. All performances take place in the open-air unless adverse weather conditions are genuinely unsafe for the audience or performers. Performance length: Approx. 2hrs including interval. Adult £13.50, Children (Under 16) £8.00, Family (2 Adults+2 Children) - £37.00. For further information, please contact the Cottage on 01733 253330.

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- The Burghley Film Festival returns this year with five days and nights of fabulous films, alongside their new-style film festival food, including American classics served from an airstream trailer. There is a variety of films to suit all ages and tastes; for detailed information and to book, visit www. burghley.co.uk .

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BOOKING ENQUIRIES: 01778 423579 bcebookings@southkesteven.gov.uk

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BAND OF GOLD

Friday 7 September - 8.00pm Saturday 29 September - 7.30pm £16.00 Advance Ticket / £17.50 £13.50 / £12.50 Conc.

Bourne Corn Exchange, 3 Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EF Door Ticket

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Gigs and Musical Events - July 2018 1st - June’s Glasshouse Acoustic in July!! Sunday afternoon, relax

and unwind whilst listening to some superb local talent at the Key Theatre bar Peterborough 2.30pm – 5.30pm, (doors 2pm).

This Sunday, Steve Gibbs, Doghouse and Jenny Eva.

6th - The Fantastic American Drifters are appearing at The Parkway Sports and Social Club, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough PE1 2AS with support from ’60s band, The FMs, and the Graham Draper Disco. Tickets at £12.00 are available from the venue or by calling 07771 758142.

7 – Mod-influenced band, Spirit, will play a range of guitarbased music from the ’60s to present day at the Deeping Stage: 9.30pm start. th

26th - Open Mic, Acoustic Café, at John Clare Cottage cafe, Woodgate, Peterborough, PE6 7ED: 6.30pm for 7pm start.

Organiser: Rev. Dave Maylor (blues guitar) - details 01733 253330.

26th - Lawrence’s singaround: acoustic-only songs and music, all styles - 7.30pm at the Red Lion, 48 King Street, West Deeping, PE6 9HP, for details: 01733 253347.

28th - Ska, New Wave, Punk, Northern Soul, Indie, and Rock

n Roll: if these are the music genres for you, then go along to the Deeping Stage tonight and listen to Another Girl Another Planet. 9.30pm.

th 7th - Haunting harmonies and vibrant songs will be brought to 29 - Glasshouse Acoustic: Sunday afternoon, relax and

you by Woven Chords, Stamford Arts Centre’s community choir.

Bourne Baptist Church will be hosting the choir at 7-30pm at West Road, Bourne PE10 9NE. Tickets £8(£7) from Stamford Arts Centre 01780 763203, Bourne Baptist Church, Wild Heart Café, Bourne, or choir members.

unwind whilst listening to some superb local talent at the Key Theatre bar Peterborough 2.30pm – 5.30pm , (doors 2pm). This month, Damian Clarke, 24 Carat Jazz and Satya.

12th – Echo, with Director Sarah Latto: a choir of 8 professional

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singers explore music from the 15th Century to the present day, inspired by architecture and technological progress, including works by Dufay and Palestrina, alongside folk song and improvisation. This concert is part of the Music in Quiet Places series. Priory Church, Deeping St James PE6 8NP 7.30pm.

Tickets £14 (£12) plus a donation for light refreshments, available from Stamford Arts Centre.

13th - Song and Music session at the Bluebell Inn, Woodgate, Helpston, PE6 7ED to celebrate the birthday of poet and fiddle player, John Clare: free: starts at 8pm.

14th - Peterborough Morris dancing in and around Helpston at lunchtime, including the Bluebell in Woodgate.

14th - “Cosmic Rodney,” an entertaining band specialising in

5th - Deepings Raft Race: this year’s theme is ‘Heroes and Villains’.

11th - Maxey Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Motorcycle and

4x4 Show, Quarry Lane, Maxey - one mile off the A15, south of Market Deeping. The show opens at 11am, with judging taking place between 12.30pm and 3.00pm. As usual, the organisers have recruited several national motoring journalists to help with the difficult job of picking the winners. Contact Gill Chown on 01778 344476/email the form on our website www.maxeyclassiccarandbikeshow.com or e-mail us on info@ maxeyclassiccarandbikeshow.com

old and new pop and rock covers are playing at the Deeping Stage: 9.30pm.

19th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8pm. Stamford Jazz

Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Simon Nelson (tpt), Peter Oxborough (clt/sax) and Chris Wigley (tmb), all from DixieMix, plus Bill Coleman (bass) - ex Kenny Ball Jazzmen. Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

21st - Live band TBC at the Deeping Stage: 9.30pm start.

Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in your events please contact her via hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

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Stamford Shakespeare Company – Fifty Glorious Years!

Every summer, more than 34,000 people from throughout the UK and from overseas attend the Stamford Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed summer season of plays in June, July and August at the Rutland Open Air Theatre, Tolethorpe Hall, near Stamford.

Performances take place on an open-air stage, set within an enchanting woodland glade facing a 600-seat, raked, and permanently covered, auditorium. No performance is ever cancelled because of the rain.

This remarkable play, with its explorations of prejudice, love, justice, and the power of money, deeply resonates to us in these present turbulent times, but it also stands alone, as a truly gripping story.

The Stage newspaper described it as “one of England’s premier alfresco theatre venues”, whilst The Sunday Times described a visit here as being “one of the finest things to do this summer”.

In addition to the recognised high standard of performances the theatre is known for the quality of all its facilities, making it one of the finest openair theatres in Europe.

This year, the Company is celebrating its golden anniversary. Work currently taking place includes an exciting revamp of the bar, restaurant and orangery which will celebrate the past fifty years. There will be costume and photo displays, exhibitions of the Company’s history and much more. Incredibly, the 2018 season has seen ticket sales hit one million since the Company began performing at Tolethorpe Hall, having transferred from The Monastery Garden at The George Hotel in Stamford in 1977.

Throughout this summer, the Company are performing Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice and The Merry Wives of Windsor, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal.

The Merchant of Venice: Venice, 1596, and Antonio, an honourable merchant, enters into a chilling contract to enable his dearest friend to woo a beautiful heiress, whose fate lies waiting within caskets of gold, silver and lead. At the heart of the story stands Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most complex characters.

The Merry Wives of Windsor: The old rogue, Sir John Falstaff, has returned penniless from the war and plans to seduce two ‘merry wives’. Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy is his nearest approach to a farce, with people forever rushing in and out of doors, including a comic Welsh parson, a manic French doctor and a madly jealous husband.

Depicting middle-class family life in an English provincial town, this production is set in 1947, a time of austerity and optimism, when women are finding a new role in post-war Britain and the musicians at the Garter Inn are playing ’40s jazz.

The School for Scandal: Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic comedy sparkles with wit, verbal brilliance and an intricate plot exposing the lives and loves of fashionable London society. Sir Peter Teazle’s simple country bride becomes leader of a group of scandalmongers who tear their friends’ reputations to shreds. Can anyone escape the outrageous gossip of, amongst others, the aptly named Benjamin Backbite, Lady Sneerwell, Mrs Candour and Snake? This wonderfully funny play is one of the most engaging high comedies in the English language.

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The idea is that all the answers to the following questions begin with the letter D, and follow each other in alphabetical order, as shown in the first two answers given.

1)

Alternative name for a cranefly – Answer: Daddy-long-legs.

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Complete the poet, Wordsworth’s famous line – “a host of golden...” – Answer: Daffodils.

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Who wrote ‘Matilda’, ‘James and the Giant Peach’ and ‘Esio Trot’?

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17) Which London street’s most famous house is number 10?

Which Roger played the title role in the 1975 film, ‘Tommy’, (and WHO is still performing!)?

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18) Which Latin phrase is used for the list of characters in a play?

Which city in Syria is thought to be the world's oldest, continually inhabited city?

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19) Which Scottish liqueur is made of whisky and heather honey?

What four-letter word was first heard on the screen in "Gone with the Wind"?

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20) What name is given to the distinctive hair braids worn by Rastafarians?

Both Vienna and Budapest stand on which river?

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21) By what name was Sir Arthur Wellesley better known?

Who sailed to the Galapagos Islands on his ship HMS Beagle?

22) What are you ‘down in’ if you are feeling in low spirits?

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In which film did Robin Williams play an English teacher called John Keating?

10) What replaced Calcutta as the capital of India in 1912?

11) In 1931, what was the first live televised sports event?

12) In the Shakespeare play, who was Othello’s wife?

13) With which band do you associate Mark Knopfler?

14) Who did Hitler appoint as his successor in 1945?

15) Other than humans, what are the only animals that have sex for pleasure?

16) Name the 1086 survey of all the lands in England.

23) Who was the American dancer killed when her scarf became entangled in the wheel of the car in which she was riding?

24) Who invented the pneumatic tyre, which was first used on bicycles?

25) With what have all the following been diagnosed: Richard Branson, Paloma Faith, Steve Jobs and Holly Willoughby?

Take the first number and follow the instructions until you reach the answer.

Try it first without pen and paper and don’t even think about a calculator!

1) 32: x 3, - 8, ¼ of it, + 8, 90% of it, - 9, x 3, + 6,

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/3 of it = ?

2) 94: + 98, + ½ of it, x 2, + 68, ¾ of it, - 98, + 40% of it, - 57, half of it = ?

3) 73: x 6, + 256, + ½ of it, + 857, + 50% of it, + 997, ¾ of it, + 382, x 2 = ?

ANSWERS Section A: 3) (Roald) Dahl, 4) Daltrey, 5) Damascus, 6) Damn, 7) Danube, 8) (Charles) Darwin, 9) Dead Poets Society, 10) Delhi, 11) (The) Derby, 12) Desdemona, 13) Dire Straits, 14) Doenitz, 15) Dolphins, (Don’t ask!) 16) (The) Domesday (Book), 17) Downing (Street), 18) Dramatis personae, 19) Drambuie, 20) Dreadlocks, 21) Duke of Wellington, 22) (The) dumps, 23) (Isadora) Duncan, 24) (John) Dunlop, 25) Dyslexia. Section B: 1) 40, 2) 241, 3) 6530.

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Why do Dogs Eat Grass?

Dogs love to munch away on grass and some even make it part of their daily routine. Fortunately, most experts believe it isn’t something you should worry about. Nearly every dog eats grass sometimes, and some dogs eat it all the time. You would think that by now we would have a good reason why they do it. But we don’t. Dogs explore their worlds with their noses and mouths and there’s the grass; attractive, sweet, with an appealing texture and it’s very accessible on the ground. Why not eat it?

Dogs are very flexible in their tastes.

They’ll eat their dog food, then walk over to see if there’s anything good left in the rubbish bin. Basically, they’ll eat or try to eat, whatever they find in front of them. They wouldn’t care too much if it had been lying in the sun for a week, or was half-buried or even had other

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things crawling in it. It is food to them and they are not going to pass it up.

Dogs, unlike their catty counterparts, are not carnivores. But they’re not like your normal omnivores, either. For tens of thousands of years, these opportunistic scavengers have devoured anything and everything, as long as it fulfilled their basic dietary requirements. Dogs are best described as carnivorous omnivores. They don’t need to eat grass or vegetable matter from the garden anymore because most dog foods are nutritionally balanced and complete.

But dogs aren’t nutritionists; they just know what they like. Their natural instincts tell them that grass can be eaten, so they eat it.

Vets still aren’t sure if dogs eat grass because they feel sick or if their stomachs get upset after they have

eaten the grass. One theory suggests that there’s something in grass that does stimulate the urge to vomit. Another theory suggests that when ingested, the grass blade tickles the throat and stomach lining; this sensation, in turn, may cause the dog to vomit; again we don’t really know.

So, when you think about it, grass munching isn’t that bad at all; just be aware that when grass has been treated with insecticides, herbicides, or other chemicals, it can be very hazardous to your dog. Avoiding letting your dog eat grass in public places is a good idea as some areas could have been treated with these types of chemicals.

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Pets and Vets

“We’re all Going on a Summer Holiday” - Passports for Pets

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or those of us thinking of taking our dog, cat or even ferret on holiday abroad, the pet passport legislation makes it easier for us to cross the border between the United Kingdom and other countries within E.U. Previously, we had to face the expensive route of quarantining our pets for months and blood testing adequate levels of rabies immunity to allow entry back into Britain. Since 2012, however, pet passports allow our pets to travel from certain countries without the difficulties previously experienced.

Pet passports allow you to return to the UK a minimum of twenty-one days after issue. Your pet must be microchipped and have a rabies injection and, before travelling home, must have a tapeworm treatment no longer than five days and no shorter than twenty-four hours before travel. The vet who administers the tapeworm treatment must also sign the passport to this effect. It is also recommended that a second tapeworm treatment is given within one month of returning, although this is not a legal requirement as yet. Discuss with your vet any other parasitic controls that are needed abroad too. Some travel companies also require evidence that your pet is healthy for travel, so read your booking documents carefully.

Travelling by car ensure that your pet will have lots of opportunities to break the journey. Car sickness is a big problem for some, so discuss this well in advance with your vet. De-sensitising them to a long car ride is the best form of action, but this can take several weeks of training. Pills can alleviate some of the nausea for a short period, but tranquilisers are best avoided as they only make the travel worse. Place your pet in a secure carrier to keep them safe, and some prefer it darkened to reduce stress.

Rules of pet travel vary between countries as well as between continents. Did you know, for instance, that it is illegal to own a ferret in California? For countries not within the pet passport scheme, export legislation is much more complicated. Check with the government website for more information: https://www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad and get advice a few months in advance. Using companies that specialise in transporting pets reduces much of the stress.

So, enjoy your holiday with your pet … and don’t forget the sunscreen.

If you intend to fly with your pet, you’ll need to plan further ahead, but do not despair. A well thought out plan of action will make the trip a lot easier. All pets must travel in an airline approved carrier. Buy the carrier well in advance and ensure that the size is adequate for your pet to turn around and sit comfortably. It must also be suitable for providing food and water for your pet. Slowly introduce your carrier to your pet and provide positive associations with it. Leave the door open, fill the space with treats, familiar toys and a blanket and by doing so you are ensuring that the panic trying to get them into the carrier on the big day will not happen. The next step is to have several dry runs with the carrier in transit. Take off and landing in a plane is the most stressful part of the journey so when they are used to being in it in the car, go to noisier places such as a car wash to help them adjust.

t. 01778 422863 e. info@bournevets.com 15 Exeter Street, Bourne PE10 9NW

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CHARITY FUNDAY

Sunday July 29th at The Golden Pheasant, Etton • Bouncy castle 12noon • Face painting • Lucky dip with a prize every time - 4pm • Meat raffle • Motown and Northern Soul Vinyl with DJs Johno and Kev Fresh with a guest DJ

Raising money for Faiths Journey

Please visit our JustGiving page: www.treeofhope.org.uk/faith-mclennan Follow us on Facebook @faithsbigjourney

SU M M E R O FF E R S FO R JU LY !

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From July 1st we are offering a CAT ONLY CLINIC at The Alder Veterinary Practice Bourne. We are trialling this clinic for a month for our nervous feline clients. These clinics will be on a Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon between 2.30pm and 3.30pm . Please call us on 01778 422863 to get booked in.

Kennel Cough vaccinations reduced from £21.00 to £17.00!

Passport Issue & Rabies Vaccination 20% discount RRP £65.00 July Price £52.00 Alder Veterinary Practice, Spalding | 01775 766646 | 58 Bourne Road, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1JW Alder veterinary Practice, Bourne | 01778 422863 | 15 Exeter Street, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9NW

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CARAVANS BOUGHT FOR CASH

V&G CARAVANS A Family-Run Business with 22 Years’ Experience

YOUR ONE-STOP CARAVAN SHOP Does your caravan need a little TLC? REPAiR Our onsite workshop offers a fully comprehensive repair service for your caravan or motorhome.

ACCESSORiES We’ve got everything for your camping needs in our friendly, onsite shop.

SERViCiNg From a minor service to a full comprehensive check, our experienced engineers will give you peace of mind for your journeys ahead.

SPARES Looking for a spare part? Why not get in touch? With our contacts in the industry, we may be able to order spares in for you.

iNSURANCE We are a fully, insuranceapproved repair centre for all major UK insurers and manufacturers.

SAlES Looking to buy? We have a range of used caravans that may suit your requirements.

01733 350580 info@vandgcaravans.co.uk www.vandgcaravans.co.uk 107 Benwick Road - Whittlesey - Peterborough - PE7 2HD

FREE

Exterior Caravan Valet when booking a Full Service. with this voucher

Sarah Armstrong Reiki and Crystal Healing

T: 07999 454235 • E: sarah.armstrong17@yahoo.co.uk

Do you need help with any aspect of BOOKKEEPING? • Accounts • PAYE/CIS

• VAT • Self Assessment

Joanne’s

Bookwork Services

• In-House • Out of House

£ £ £

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DIRECTorY Business FEATURE OF THE MONTH...

Martin Coulson – Locksmith

Martin Coulson

Ibal qualified locksmith

Useful tip: When you move into a new, pre-owned property, get the locks changed – you never know who still has a key to get into your (new) home! That sound advice comes courtesy of local sole trader, Martin Coulson, who set up his business two years ago, and who is now developing a favourable reputation, as a qualified locksmith, across his trading area, within a twenty-five mile radius of Peterborough.

Martin’s work includes the supply and fitting of most new types of lock, for both domestic and commercial premises.

Available at the end of a phone twenty-four hours a day, Martin can also be called upon to repair jammed doors, and to help people who have been locked out of their car or their home. Needless to say, he could also replace your locks, were you to actually follow his advice above!

Call now for a no-obligation quote on 07471 900474.

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First Pick Locks Telephone: 07471 900474 Facebook: Martin Coulson Email: moose.coulson@hotmail.co.uk

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CLEANING SERVICES

CLOCK REPAIRS

DRAINAGE

The Clock Shop

Manley Drainage Ltd

Watch & Clock repairs & restoration

For all your Drainage needs

Call now!

No Job too Big or Small No call out charge

FREE QUOTATION

Contact Kevin T: 01778 392550 E: the.clock.shop@btinternet.com W: www.watchclockrepairs.co.uk CARPENTRY & BUILDING

J.Negus Carpentry & Building EXTENSIONS & LANDSCAPING

LOFT & GARAGE CONVERSIONS RENOVATIONS & ALTERATIONS KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

WOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING

DOOR AND GATES

Simon Manley 01778 702560 | 07769 707361 manleydrainage@live.co.uk 10 Hamiliton Close Bourne | Lincolnshire | PE10 9PL ELECTRICIAN

“10 Years of providing a Professional & Quality Service”

• Up & Over Garage Doors • Sectional Garage Doors • Roller Shutters • Automated Garage Doors • 24 Hour Repair Service • Garage Doors Servicing • Fascia & Soffits • Guttering

GARDEN SERVICES

Tree, Hedge and Garden Services All types of garden maintenance

All services carried out to the highest standard and leaving every property secure

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Contact us today for your FREE Quotation on: t. 01778 252121 | m. 07414 896711 e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com

www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk

• Grass cutting and lawn care • Beds, borders and weed control • Rotovating, turfing and seeding • Tree surgery and conifer work • Felling, pruning and shaping • Hedge cutting and shrub trimming • Garden clearance and rubbish removal • Driveways, patios and fencing

John Holland 07957 185487 or 01775 720558 50 Little London, Spalding PE11 2UE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

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printing

Painting and decorating

Neil Armstrong

EVERGREEN

LANDSCAPES

Painter & Decorator

ALL ASPECTS OF HARD & SOFT LANDSCAPING

Specialising in all aspects of painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior for residential purposes.

Driveways, Block Paving, Paths, Patios, Chipping, Decking, Turfing, Fencing, High Pressure Washing, Trees Pruned, Topped, Hedges Trimmed & Shaped All Rubbish & Debris Cleared

All work fully guaranteed.

Free, no obligation estimates on request.

Professional service.

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Call Neil today on 07377 681 191 neil1975armstrong@gmail.com Deeping St James, PE11 3DW

HYPNOTHERApy

PC LAPTOPS AND REPAIRS

WINDOWS & DOORS

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Quality uPVC Windows & Doors

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Bourne Computer Store

Tel: 01778 420362

Email: sales@bournecomputerstore.co.uk

Peterborough Hypnotherapy Clinic 26 Priestgate, Peterborough City Centre Free initial consultation www.curativehypnotherapy.com

Unit 4, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PB

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In the month of May, Briggs Residential sold FOUR times more properties than any other local agents!*

Thinking of selling?

Please call Paul on

01778 349300 *Information supplied by Rightmove

YOUR LOCAL PROPERTY EXPERTS