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Welcome to the January issue Happy New Year! I am sitting here writing my welcome thinking once you receive the magazine through your door, Christmas will be all over! I love the break over Christmas and New Year, we try to make as few plans as possible so we can take the time to relax and enjoy being at home. For me Christmas is all about family, we tend to alternate between my family and the in-laws each year. Either way it’s a house full and that’s what I love, a busy festive period. But now it’s all about the new year and as we head into 2017 we can look back on the past year and plan our resolutions for the next one. There’s all the usual ones – lose weight, learn a new skill, get ﬁt, get a better work/life balance but mine is only for a month and it is to cut down on my phone use. We all spend so much time with these small devices in our hand that we miss out on what’s happening in front of us, so I am deleting any social media apps from my phone for January and seeing how much time I gain…I think I’m going to be surprised. I haven’t managed to convince my husband to do the same as yet! This issue is stuﬀed full of features to help inspire you. We look at getting prom ready as well as weighing up if it’s better to move or improve. This time of year is often a period when we MMUNITY R LOCAL CO mmunity U O Y contemplate packing up and moving, so make sure you check out our guide before you potentially make e local co Please help th cal such a costly decision. supporting lo by t stay vibran to et rg fo t n’ Finally I would like to say a huge thank you to our team of distributors who do such a great job of and do n businesses he w N getting the magazine to you every month come rain or shine and our loyal advertisers who use PLY BOSTO mention SIM om fr t uc the magazine to promote their business every month, without them we simply wouldn’t be able to produce the ying a prod calling or bu in the magazine. you have seen er an advertis yalty of our As always we are looking for charities, community groups and events to feature in our local focus, so if you ithout the lo magazine! W be able to e would not are involved in anything happening locally please get in touch to discuss further. advertisers w ine ag a great m az All that’s left for me to say is to have a great month and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! deliver such

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NEWS

Ensure you have dog poo bags in readiness for new rules Extra supplies of FREE dog poo bags are on order by Boston Borough Council ready for the introduction of tougher new rules on February 1. The council will do its best to make a free supply available, but it remains the responsibility of the person walking the dog to be sure they have equipped themselves to clean up and to show that they have the intention to do so if challenged. Failure to do so could see a £100 fine imposed from February 1. The council will do its best to ensure FREE bags are available, but, should they not be, this will not be an acceptable reason for failure to clean up. Dog poo bags are not expensive and are available from shops. Some people like to use scented nappy bags. From February 1 those walking dogs could face a £100 fine if they cannot demonstrate their intention to clean up after their pet. If challenged they will have to produce a bag to show they are equipped to pick up. Although Boston Borough Council approved new fines under new Public Spaces Protection Order legislation in October, residents are being given until February 1 to get used to the new regime. Signs are going up in public areas to give notice of the new rules – doubling of fines from £50 to £100 for failing to clean up after a dog, if a dog walker cannot show that they have with them the means to clean up, allowing a dog into an enclosed children’s play area or refusing to put a dangerous or nuisance dog on a lead.

The new powers to control dogs are being introduced under the Anti-social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 which allows councils to create a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). Cllr Michael Brookes, the Cabinet member with responsibility for waste services, said: “It is encouraging to note that more people are using our free dog poo bags, and we will do our best to have plenty available. But being in possession of a bag is the responsibility of the dog walker. An failure to clean up because a free council bag was not available will not be accepted as an excuse for not picking up. “The only people this control will affect are the irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up or have consideration for others.” Public consultation showed that 90 per cent were in favour of it being an offence for dog walkers not to carry a bag or the means at all times to clean up after their dog. And 74 per cent agreed the fine should be £100. Dog poo bags are available for free from Boston Borough Council’s Municipal Buildings office and a dispenser in Central Park. They are also available from parish councils and from some village locations, such as shops. Evidence so far indicates that more dog walkers are already doing the right thing – the free dog poo bag dispenser in Central Park has to have its supply replenished every day.

Three years ago it ﬂooded – are you prepared for any emergency? ‘Tis the season to be... aware of flood risk. Around this time, three years ago, the unthinkable actually happened and Boston suffered a catastrophic flood. It happened as a result of an unfortunate coincidence of an extra-large high tide, low air pressure leading to a bulge in the sea surface and a storm driving the tidal waters from the North Sea into The Wash and along the tidal Haven into Boston. The tidal water overtopped the riverbanks and flood defences leading to sudden and dramatic flooding on the night of December 5, 2013, affecting around 900 residential and commercial properties. There are no predictions for these nightmarish conditions to happen again anytime soon. But... there is always a possibility. Flooding isn’t the only emergency which could happen. But preparation is the key whatever the difficulty. When an emergency does happen the emergency services, voluntary sector

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and local authorities will be busy helping those people who need them the most. It’s up to you to make sure your family and the people you care about know what to do and that you all have what you need to get through on your own until help arrives. It’s not as hard as you might think. Have a chat with your family and work out what you’ll do using this simple selfhelp guide to help families prepare for times of crisis www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ lincolnshire-prepared Your community may have a plan in place which can be activated in times of crisis? Would you like to get involved with your local community emergency plan? To find out more and to see if your community has a plan in place or is going through the development stages check on the map here www.boston.gov.uk/ index.aspx?articleid=11480. If no plan exists in your community (shown in white on the map) why not

start one? Community Emergency Plan templates are available to download free here https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ lincolnshire-prepared/Preparing-for-anemergency Community emergency planning is not about leaving you to your own devices until the emergency services arrive, or providing a service to the community instead of an emergency response. It’s about enhancing what we are all trying to do in the first place by saving and preserving life. It’s about giving people the right information at the right time so they can make choices based on this information. Community resilience is about communication, talking to each other, being a good neighbour and then sharing this with the emergency services and local authority so the community can recover more quickly from an emergency. If you would like to be put in touch with your local community team please email steve.harris@lincoln.fire-uk.org

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NEWS Rhianna Berry wins gold at WorldSkills UK 2016 Health and Social Care Competition Rhianna Berry, 18, who is currently studying Level 3 Health and Social Care at Boston College, was awarded first place in the Health and Social Care competition at the WorldSkills UK 2016 National Finals, the UK’s largest skills and careers event for young people. The Health and Social Care competition, that was organised by Profiles4Care and sponsored by the NHS Leadership Academy, aims to find the best adult health and social care professionals in the country. Rhianna secured her place in the National Finals of the WorldSkills UK Health and Social Care Competition after scoring highly in the regional round, and went on to compete against seven others, in-front of thousands of visitors, at the NEC in Birmingham. As part of the competition Rhianna took part in eight separate scenarios in which she was presented with a care plan and then had to use her practical skills and knowledge to react to each situation appropriately and provide professional care as if it was real-life. The tasks were based on themes that included: Diabetes, Parkinson’s Wound Dressing, Vital Signs, Dementia, Learning Disabilities Drugs and Alcohol, Stoma Care Infection Control, Basic Life Support, and Mental Health Safeguarding. Independent judges assessed the work of competitors, and selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each

of the 61 skills categories, within which Rhianna was presented with a gold medal at a ceremony on Saturday evening (19th November). Rhianna, who is currently studying Level 3 Health and Social Care at Boston College, was initially entered into the competition by her tutor. Reflecting on her success Rhianna said, “I am really overwhelmed - I don’t think it has sunk in that I am now number one in the UK for Health and Social Care! I know that it’s an amazing achievement, I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and the hard work has definitely paid off. I am so grateful to my Lecturers at Boston College – they all have different industry backgrounds and so much experience

which means I have learnt a broad range of hands-on skills and in-depth knowledge as part of my course, but they have also given me excellent support, encouragement and additional training on specific topics, which meant I was well prepared to compete at national level. This experience has definitely improved my professional and clinical skills, as well as my communication, confidence, and methods in caring for people, which will really help me in my future career. I’m now excited and focussed on attending the four university interviews I have been offered with the aim of securing a place on a nursing degree when I have completed my course.” As part of her Health and Social Care course, Rhianna has not only received hands-on skills training at Boston College where industry standard facilities include a dedicated clinical room with equipment such as: a hospital bed, hoist, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, and much more, but the College’s excellent links with employers has also enabled her, and her fellow students, to undertake an industry work placement of over 100 hours – gaining first hand, real-life experience. If Rhianna’s success has inspired you to aim your sights high for a career in health and social care visit www.boston.ac.uk to find out more about courses at Boston College.

Home-Start Lincolnshire – London Bound For National Award Nomination Home-Start Lincolnshire have been celebrating at a prestigious National Award Ceremony - The Guardian, National Public Service Awards. Tracey Ruddock, Chief Executive and members of the management team attended

the Ceremony on 29 November in London at One Marylebone where they beat tough competition to be nominated in the Awards ‘Transformation’ category. The vital local charity were runners up in their category which celebrates teams who have demonstrated an exceptional level of application, innovation and achievement, and will have delivered substantial improvement in a public service that has made a real difference to people’s lives - and that certainly sums up the great support the whole team of volunteers and staff give vulnerable families throughout the county. Home-Start within Lincolnshire has successfully transformed from 8 individual schemes into one

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charity ensuring the whole region continues to benefit from Home-Start Lincolnshire’s unique approach and support. Tracey Ruddock, Chief Executive, expressed her appreciation to the team “We couldn’t be more delighted to have be nominated - It’s fantastic that myself and the Management team have been recognised in this way – everyone involved with Home-Start Lincolnshire has worked really hard to ensure that the service we offer to all our local families has not been disrupted and we are busy working towards our aim of reaching even more vulnerable families within the county.” If you would like to find out how you can support Home-Start Lincolnshire or join our nationally recognised team please contact 01507 308030 / enquiries@ homestartlincolnshire.co.uk or visit our website www.homestartlincolnshire.co.uk.

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Each issue Peter Bedford, leader of Boston Borough Council, discusses the important topics in and around Boston

Peter’s Notes

t seems odd to be wishing readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year when I have only just shared mince pies and sherry with fellow councillors to wish them a Merry Christmas! It’s the job of politicians to forever be thinking ahead, but I’d like to take a little time at the start of 2017 to reﬂect on what happened in 2016. Looking back on the past year it was, on the whole, a good year for Boston. It started in January with consultation with all of you over the local plan. This is an important document which we are still working on which will lay foundations for the future growth and development of the area. Information and consultation events were held throughout January so that your views could be taken on board. We share this work and document with South Holland and it will guide growth and development over the next 20 years. A Government planning inspector is due to consider all our efforts anytime now. For Boston one important detail in this blueprint for the future is protecting the route for the town’s distributor road to help ease traffic congestion – more on this later. February brought the welcome news that plans for construction of Boston’s flood barrier were going ahead as planned. At that time I made an appeal for nothing to happen which might derail progress, after indications that some might pursue a desire for environmental improvements which could impede the main objective of future flood protection. I agreed it would be nice to have “all the bells and whistles” but stressed that flood protection had to come first. I am pleased to report that although a planning inquiry is now to be held, thanks to some earlier fast tracking the £100 million project is still on target for the barrier to be in place by December, 2019. In March I was able to report that the

council had received more Government funding for its groundbreaking Rogue Landlords Scheme. Government recognised the good work being done by the council to tackle poor accommodation provided by landlords in the private-rented housing sector. The council, working with partners such as police, fire service and the Gangmasters’ Licensing Authority, has helped improve living conditions, especially in properties officially designated as HMOs – House of Multiple Occupation. That work continues. Most landlords make the improvements we demand. Those who do not, have found themselves before the magistrates. I was delighted to write in April about the completion of an affordable homes project in Blue Street, Boston. Residents were then moving into the 41 new, modern properties, built with the possibility of future flooding protection in mind. In fact one of the first new families to move in had been flooded out of their previous home. The council continues with its mission to facilitate building of new homes which local people can afford. More will be available this year in Broadfield Lane and Toot Lane. May brought good news of a £200,000 Government grant for the We’ll Meet Again museum at Freiston Shore. The living history museum adjacent to the Second World War defences, some of the best preserved in the country, received recognition for its efforts to educate the generations which did not live through the fight for freedom. It is pleasing to report that Paul and Linda Britchford are making progress with their plans for a bigger, better visitor centre. It is so important that we never forget. I was at the controls of a giant mechanical digger in June, breaking ground on the start of the Quadrant development at Wyberton. Since then a new roundabout has been

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built on the A16, opening up the land on either side for residential and commercial development and for construction of a new Boston Utd community football stadium. Most importantly, work is going ahead on the first part of a distributor road to free Boston town centre of some of its traffic congestion. Eventually the Quadrant project will provide 500 new homes, many of which will be affordable, supporting infrastructure, shops and commercial opportunities bringing local jobs. This new gateway to Boston was further enhanced in July with the opening of the SportsBikeShop – a locally-based business which now trades internationally. Next door, work was continuing on a new showroom for Duckworth Land Rover, due to be open anytime soon. Boston College became the highest performing education college in Lincolnshire and community spirit was celebrated after stonework experts Andrew Baker and Ian Stones cleaned the main war memorial in Boston for free. August is traditionally a slow news month as the schools break up and many escape on holiday. Not in Boston. The Blue Street affordable homes development was a winner in the building control excellence awards for the East Midlands. More affordable homes in Argyle Street became fully occupied. And the switch was thrown to fire up the green and energy efficient biomass boilers at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex and the Princess Royal Sports Arena. Both sites were already benefiting from solar panel arrays on their roofs. Good news came in September that, far from taking trade away from other businesses in the area, the new Marston’s Inn and Tavern pub, The Chain Bridge, was actually generating new trade for all. The Boston Barrier scheme took a significant step forward with submission to the Secretary of State of the Transport and Works Act Order – an essential part of the necessary authorisation to construct the barrier and associated works. Boston also secured its second gold In-Bloom award. October saw me at the House of Commons for two days. One was for the launch of “Water For Growth” – management of flood risk and water resources as a critical factor in enabling economic growth in our area up to 2040. The other day was spent giving evidence to an all-party Parliamentary group investigating social integration. November seemed to be all about December, and gearing up for a great night out in Boston to mark the beginning of the festive season. Lots of free entertainment was planned, a Christmas market and the second annual Illuminate parade, marking the run-up to 2020 and a 400th-year celebration of Boston’s connection with the Pilgrim Fathers, the Mayflower and the founding of Boston, Massachusetts. I make no apologies for wanting to see Boston take every advantage from the opportunities that this global celebration presents. I think, despite austerity, the EU vote and devolution issues, 2016 can be marked down as a good year for Boston. Here’s to more success in 2017 and a Happy and Continuing Prosperous New Year for all of us. Cllr Peter Bedford.

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Advice

Why volunteering for Citizens Advice could be the beﬆ resolution you’ll ever make

ost of us will make a New Year’s resolution but only one Karen Warner, Training & Volunteer Development Manager, said: in 10 of us will stick to it. Anna “We need volunteers to help all sorts of people, from the homeless and hungry to people being a volunteer at Citizens Advice Mid scammed. Without volunteers we can do nothing! Our highly trained volunteers support the Lincolnshire tells us why volunteering delivery of our work every single day. can help you to achieve all of your 2017 “No experience is needed to become a Citizens Advice volunteer; we provide free all the training goals. you need and flexible hours of work to fit in with your life. New Year has always been a time We are particularly proud of the diversity of our team. People of different ages and for looking back to the past, and more backgrounds volunteer for Citizens Advice and all of them are finding rewards from what they importantly, forward to the coming year. do: our young volunteers learn new skills, knowledge and experience toward further work, It’s a time to reflect on the changes we while our retired volunteers share skills and bring experience from previous jobs.” want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Here we tell you the most common local community, many of them go on to save people money through helping resolutions and how Citizens Advice become more engaged in local life through them to apply for much needed benefits can help you to achieve them all through participation at events and by working on or to budget and manage their money volunteering, an activity that is beneficial local projects Volunteering for Citizens Advice doesn’t not only to ourselves but helps others at • Change your life – our volunteers come mean you need to be out of pocket either, the same time: from all sorts of backgrounds and report as travel and parking expenses can be • Get fit and healthy - our volunteers a variety of benefits to volunteering, from claimed back. tell us that by leaving the home and helping to decide on a future career path, • Find a new job – the skills and getting out in to the local community gaining friends to even finding romance. experience that our volunteers gain can they feel more physically active. It is well lead to amazing career opportunities. documented that keeping active both in Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire is Employers value volunteering as evidence mind and body is beneficial for longevity. currently recruiting for: of work experience so even if you • Learn something new - our volunteers • Receptionists haven’t worked before you will be better receive excellent training and gain new • Public Relations assistants prepared for employment or further knowledge & skills every day • Assessors education • Make new friends - our • General Advisers • Keep mentally active in volunteers say that • Research and Campaigners retirement – volunteering is working for Citizens . ContWaarcnetr.at. an excellent opportunity for Advice has widened Karen r@ If you are interested in finding out what older people to improve their their circle of friends karen.warne .org.uk midlincs ce vi ad ns volunteering can do for you: mental & physical wellbeing - achieving amazing citize e Mid izens Advic Visit the Cit ebsite on Pop along to a volunteering open day: and reduce loneliness things together w Lincolnshire /local uk g. or e. ic • Friday 6th January 9.30am to 2pm at • Be more confident – • Help others - You sadv www.citizen nshire /mid-lincol the Boston office many volunteers tell us that never know when you • Tuesday 10th January 11am to 3pm at volunteering for Citizens Advice might need help yourself the Boston office has significantly increased their self so by volunteering for • Wednesday 11th January 9.30am to confidence Citizens Advice you will be helping to 2pm at the Sleaford office • Become more active in the local sustain a local Charity providing valuable • Thursday 12th January 4pm to 7pm at community – once volunteers become free advice to thousands of local people the Sleaford office. more aware of the issues affecting their • Save money – everyday our volunteers

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Could you volunteer with the Samaritans? “Knowing that someone is always there gives me hope”

Samaritans offer 24 hour confidential emotional support when our callers need it most.

Samaritans in Boston are a small group of volunteers supporting the local & national delivery of the service from the town centre branch by offering time to listen to callers when they most need it.

A Samaritans’ Role is important

A Samaritan’s training is free of charge

Can you listen to others: • Without trying to take control • Without giving advice • Without judging

We provide all the training and support you need to take on your role as a Samaritan volunteer

Do you want to: • Learn new skills • Improve skills you already have • Offer support when it is most needed

If you’re interested, we hold information and selection days. Join us on January 28th or February 18th at 10.00 am at the Len Medlock Centre Boston (near the bus station) to find out more and, if you wish, stay and have lunch with us. We need Listening volunteers but you could also support us by helping with publicity, advertising and fund raising.

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School news

Boston Grammar School Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils… Do you have exciting news at your school? Please send details to editor@simplyboston.co.uk

The Senior Team Maths Challenge is organised by the UKMT (United Kingdom Maths Trust), based at Leeds University and the FMSP (Further Maths Support Programme). This annual event allows teams of four students to compete against each other to solve challenging mathematical puzzles, often against the clock! Teams from across the county entered this event that was held at the Priory LSST

in Lincoln. Luke Cocks and Matthew Wearden from Year 13 were joined by James Worthington and Neelay Sant from Year 12. They completed rounds of questions against many of the top schools in the area. They placed 4th overall and were again the highest performing team in the Boston area. The top placed schools were from Leicester Grammar, QEGS Gainsborough Caistor Grammar.

“We are very proud of their achievements; maintaining the schools’ ﬁne record in this diﬃcult competition.”

Boﬆon College After months of preparation, Thursday 1st December saw the ﬁnal of Boston College’s annual sporting event ‘Elite 11’, the title of which was scooped for the second year running by University Academy Holbeach. ‘Elite 11’ is an inter-school sporting competition involving nine secondary schools from around the county competing against each other in a variety of indoor sporting challenges, ranging from football and netball to golf and darts. Each team comprised of a mixture of 11 boys and girls from years 10 and 11 who competed for the coveted ‘Target Team Award.’ Each individual from the winning team also received a ‘Fitbit Flex’ activity tracker. The attending students were given a celebratory speech in the form of a pre-recorded video from Adam Peaty, Olympic gold medallist and his coach, double Olympian, Melanie Marshall. Adam is the ﬁrst British swimmer in

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24 years to win Olympic gold in the 100m breaststroke and the only swimmer to have completed the ‘grand slam’ of holding all four major gold medals in the same event at the same time. Speaking after the event Amanda Mosek, Boston College Principal said, “Elite 11 has once again been a fantastic event and we were delighted to have 9 schools participating in the event. It’s been an excellent day, and has really shown how much sporting talent there is in Lincolnshire. A big thank you to the event’s sponsors The Target Series, Boston United Football Club, Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre and Freshdrop.” After an action packed day, the scores were counted up and the big announcement of who was taking home the title was made as the medals and prizes were awarded to the top three teams, 1st place University Academy Holbeach, 2nd place Bourne Academy, and 3rd place Haven High Academy.

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Library news Adult Book Choice

January Events

Daughters of Courage By Margaret Dickinson

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Love blossoms under the storm clouds of war Following the gripping story of the Ryan family in Margaret Dickinson’s top ten bestseller The Buffer Girls, Daughters of Courage sees Emily and Trip fight to keep their new life afloat in the turbulent 1930s. Emily Ryan has gone up in the world since her arrival in Sheffield. Brought there by her mother’s ambitious schemes for her brother, Josh, she had found work as a buffer girl polishing cutlery for the city’s famous trade. With the help of a friend, Nell, Emily eventually set up her own buffing business employing those with whom she had once worked. And then comes the threat of another war . . .

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Get Prom Ready! – feeling comfortable is as important as the look. Get underwear that flatters your dress. re you ready to start planning Don’t draw negative attention to an your perfect prom night? Prom otherwise stunning dress by having your bra is one of the most unforgettable straps or underwear lines showing! moments of high school. It’s Find jewellery and other worth putting in effort to make it accessories. Once you’ve got amazing. If you start planning the dress nailed down, it’s a few months in advance time to add the details you’ll have plenty of e big efore th b ls e d e that will make your time to find a gorgeous h an in your house Break nd the u o e r a th outfit look complete. dress, finalize your prom m to scuff ear the oes day. W oncrete h c s e r u th o Pick accessories that group and make awesome ey e on ill mak outsid ely to This w k . li it s b s a accent the style of your plans for before and after p nd le soles u nd table a g arou omfor c in e lk r a o dress without being prom. The checklist is long, m ’re w . en you f prom o slip wh t h overpowering.[ but try to have fun with ig n on the Pick the right shoes. it! Remember Your shoes should match your that the time and dress, but don’t worry if you can’t find energy you spend heels in the exact same colour. You can buy preparing will pay white shoes and have them dyed, or go with off when prom finally rolls a neutral; nude or black heels look amazing around. with almost any dress colour. Bring your dress to the shoe store so you can try them on Start with the dress. together to make sure they work. Finding your prom Consider your hair. Many girls opt to have dress is one of the their hair done in a salon on the morning of most fun prom, but it’s also a popular choice to do your parts of prom own prom hair. There are hundreds of great planning, but tutorials online offering advice on how to it can also be the create beautifully styles for any hair type. most stressful. There Decide who to go with. Some people like to are endless options go with a date, and others prefer to go single. to choose from, so Either way, it’s fun to go with a big group of it’s best to start people. Are you hiring a car or transport to looking as soon get you to the venue? Where will you meet as possible so beforehand? you have plenty Decide what to do after prom. Prom after of time to find the parties are almost as fun as prom itself. perfect one for you. Check Depending on the size of your group and your out some magazines for budget, you have a lot of options here. Talk inspiration and shop for a with your group to decide where you’re all dress that works for you

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any British funeral traditions and customs that are still alive and thriving today date back to the Victorian era. It was at this time that society developed strict codes of conduct in how a person should be mourned and how their life should be celebrated. Despite the fact that funerals are undergoing a fundamental change, with many people viewing them as a celebration of a person’s life, rather than the mourning of their death.

Funeral announcement It is customary for individuals to announce the death of their loved ones (known as an obituary notice) in a national or local newspaper. Most funerals are open to the public in the UK, unless the family has requested a private, intimate funeral with immediate friends and family only.

Black clothing It is traditional to wear black, smart clothing to a funeral. Men often choose to wear suits. Black has long been the colour associated with mourning, as it has connotations of being respectful. If you have not been told otherwise, it is advised that you choose a predominantly black coloured outﬁt for the funeral you are attending.

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Funeral flowers Funeral flowers play an important role in funerals, providing beauty and comfort at a time of sadness. Many people also believe that flowers symbolise the continuation of life. Although many people choose funeral flowers based on the favourite flower of their loved ones, others choose flowers based on their connotations and meaning. The flower that is most commonly associated with funeral services is the lily. White lilies are often believed to be a symbol of the innocence that has been restored to the soul of the deceased. They also symbolise sympathy and purity.

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hen you think of fish & chips in Boston you instantly think of Eagles Fisheries, who have been around since 1954, opened and owned by Mrs Eagles Senior and handed down to her son Mr John Eagles and his lovely wife Viv since 1954 the shop was owned by the Eagles family for fifty years until they decided to retire to the Channel Islands in 2004. As you can see the current image of Eagles (above) is somewhat different to the small terraced property that it started in (below). On the ground floor you will find their frying area, a 60 seater cafe

and take-away counter. On the first floor is the main 120 seater fully licenced restaurant and bar. Offering an extensive menu Eagles really does offer something for everyone, don’t forget there are some great meal deals too – especially the 2 for £12 deal, buy two £8.95 meals and pay just £12.00! Extra parking facilities are available down York Street at Boston United car park. What Our Customers Say “My fiancee and I ate here yesterday in the restaurant. I have to say that from us arriving to departing the staff were attentive, polite and helpful without being overbearing. Unlike many places the eating area was not tightly packed with tables making for a comfortable setting in which to eat.”

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Main Ridge, Boston Choose two meals priced at £8.95 each from the main menu and pay just £12! 2 Desserts for £6 Full bar available l Gluten free selection available l Free WiFi l

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Our top tips for 2017 Zane Ground, Boston travel branch “Try an escorted tour with accommodation, trips and many meals included. Companies such as Titan offer some fantastic itineraries worldwide such as Route 66, going from Chicago to LA, and the Majesty of Morocco, taking in cities like Casablanca, Fez and Marrakesh. “With Titan you even get a VIP door-to-door travel service so your holiday starts as soon as you’ve zipped up your case.”

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nyone thinking of a relatively large home improvement project weighs up the pro’s and con’s to moving or improving – is it easier, cheaper, more convenient and less disruptive to find their dream home or create it? In order to answer this question you first need to ask why and you need to be honest with yourself. Why are you considering either? What is it that you want to achieve? More space? A change? A new look and feel? Generally there are 3 types of people; pro move, pro improve and those in the middle that can’t decide between the two. Within each type the reasoning behind the end decision differs and typically those that aren’t sure either way aren’t sure because they aren’t aware of all the pro’s and con’s in order to help them make an informed decision. The aim of this article is to highlight all the blatant and hidden considerations to help you make the best decision for you and your

family – don’t be too hasty in your decision, the cons are as important as the pro’s and vice-versa, this article is about finding your happy medium. Con’s to Moving: • Expensive – it may seem like a cost effective solution at first however there are an awful lot of ‘hidden’ and pricey costs, associated with moving: legal fee’s stamp duty, estate agent fee’s to name a few • You have to give careful consideration to your current mortgage situation – will you be able to borrow more and extend your borrowed limit? • A number of external factors impact whether ‘now’ is the right time for you to move – things to consider include the state of the general housing market and the current economic climate. Cons of Improving: • Inconvenience and disruption. Regardless of what you are having done there will be an element of both with a typical home improvement project. Depending on what

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that improvement is it could be minimal and short or quite extensive and prolonged – a new bathroom vs a double storey extension for example. The secret here is if you opt to improve engage with a trusted and highly reputable building company who will ensure both is kept to a minimum. • Be careful to ensure that whatever improvement you go with the style and design suits the existing look and feel of your home – a traditional Victorian style semidetached would look a little bizarre with a modern 21st century orangery. • Large scale improvement works are generally a result of wanting to create more space but be careful to give consideration to communal areas whilst adding more living space. • There are a number of compulsory elements that are out of your control, cost money and take time. Architectural drawings, planning permission, and building regulations approval – the process usually takes a number of weeks so patience is key.

Pro’s to Moving: • An ideal solution if you don’t have the space and/or facilities to improve the amount of space you have through extending or converting. • A fresh start - new area, new people, new neighbours, new shops, new schools – somewhere different and somewhere exciting • Ability to find your ‘dream house’ – difficult but through moving it is possible to find the house you always wanted Pro’s to Improving: • Make your house, your home – make it yours – it might not be your dream house but that doesn’t mean it can’t be. Home improvements are a great way of giving your home a brand new look and feel. • Already settled? Don’t want to up root your family? Like your neighbours? On the doorstep of your work place and preferable schools? Improve over move all day long. • Typically a be cheaper alternative to moving and, within time, should add value to your property – a lucrative investment • If you have low equity in your property improving it rather than moving would be beneficial. • The list of possible improvements are endless; extensions, conversions, new kitchen, new bathroom, new layout – room conversion and room extensions and external improvements.

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Finance

Money Sins

re you a sinner? Financially that is. There are a host of everyday money misdemeanours that millions of people do, costing them thousands, without being aware of it. These aren’t horrors like grabbing a payday loan, but the result of simple misunderstandings, bad habits or inaction. So having recently toured around the UK doing roadshows for the sixth series of my ITV show, I’ve collated ﬁve of the most common. 1. Saving while you’ve expensive debts Savings rates are depressingly low – the top easy-access rate is 1%. Credit card and other interest rates are depressingly high. So, £1,000 credit card debt at 18% costs it costs you £180 a year, the same amount saved in top paying savings account at 1% interest only earns you £10. If you had both, pay the debt off with your savings and you’d be £170 a year better off. Many of you will be thinking, “but I want to keep my savings, what if the boiler packs up or the roof falls in?” However, that’s a sentimental strategy, not a logical one. Let’s carry on the £1,000 debt and £1,000 savings scenario to show you why. - If you don’t pay the debt off with the savings and an emergency happens that cost you £1,000 to ﬁx, you’d use all your savings and still £1,000 of credit card debt. - If you do pay off the debt

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Motoring

ybrid vehicles are in vogue these days – or so it appears. Will this technology take over the conventional power plants we know one day? I don’t have the psychic wherewithal to tell you. But a lot of automakers seem to be following this trend – and now it’s Kia’s turn. The all-new Kia Niro hybrid is propelled by an orthodox 1.6-litre GDi petrol engine, paired up with a 32kW electric motor. There’s also a lithium-ion polymer battery where energy is saved. This layout is like with the one in Toyota’s Prius, and manages an ofﬁcial combined mpg of up to 74.3mpg, alongside CO2 emissions starting from 88g/km.

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The Niro is larger than its relative, the Cee’d, yet more pocket-sized than its other relation – the attractive and admired Sportage. The all-new Kia Niro is the South Korean car company’s first attempt at a hybrid crossover type of vehicle, but you wouldn’t know. Sure, there are copied elements, such as white plastic adornments inside the cabin, especially around the inner door handles. These are, undoubtedly, inspired by Toyota, but you can let Kia off because every car manufacturer ‘makes use of’ ideas. It’s a fashion thing and, by its very nature, fashion is all about making certain you’re ‘down with the kids’ on the hottest style. The new Kia Niro’s body is rectangular, but it’s not at all disagreeable. The Niro has a simple, fetching form, that has hints of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) about it. At the front, the Sportage’s genetic material comes through – most markedly around the headlights. What’s more, the rump of the all-new Niro is easy-on-the-eye, with a conventional tailgate decorated with touches of silver trim. The all-new Kia Niro will seat four-adults comfortably, or five at a squeeze. The load area is a decent size – certainly large enough for a regular sized family’s needs. The steering wheel is pleasingly thick to grasp and the switchgear and dials are intuitive and clear to use. The only difference between the Niro and a conventionally powered car is an energy flow meter replacing the rev counter. There’s also a drivetrain pictorial showing the energy stream between the Kia Niro’s engine, battery and wheels. On start-up, the all-new Kia Niro sounds like it’s not turned on. That’s because, as with all hybrids, the engine under the bonnet doesn’t cut in instantly. Instead of any tick-

over sounds, you hear a chime, signifying that the Niro is running. It’s not long before the 105PS petrol powered unit makes its presence known, though. On the road, the Niro delivers eventempered performance, thanks to a six-cog automatic gearbox. And, while the Kia Niro is no out and out performer, the additional power the petrol engine receives from the electric motor is appreciable. The all-new Kia Niro also feels planted and deals with the straights contentedly. It’s only on more blemished B-road surfaces that the Niro’s firm suspension results in a bit of jitteriness. The Kia Niro has to have a stiff set-up, though, to cope with the extra heft of the hybrid assembly. Luckily, there’s a silver lining to every cloud and this firmness means that body lean is hardly noticeable in corners. The all-new Kia Niro hybrid comes in four levels of trim, categorised ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ and ‘First Edition’. All are well-appointed with driver assistance, comfort, and connectivity features. Every Kia Niro has a lane-keep assist system, hill-start assist control, cruise control and a speed limiter. The new car also comes factory-fitted with support smartphone connectivity, music streaming and a DAB radio.

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Items For Sale SIX MAGAZINES FROM 1957 TO 1962. Each magazine covers the academic year and events within the school, also covers school visits and holidays with some black & white images. All six books are in a good condition The price for all six books is £15.00. For more details and viewing contact Brian on Spalding 762085.

ROUND DINING ROOM TABLE Drop leaf and 4 chairs to match medium oak . Excellent condition. £50.00 ono Contact 01775 767 165

FUR COAT AND HAT Imitation leopard, medium size (approx. 12) ¾ length, swagger style coat and hat. Designer as new. £75.00 contact 01205 358 175 DAWES DISCOVERY TANDEM Red - Good Condition £350.00 ONO 01205 352 602 WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINE Good condition £65.00 01205 460 636 after 5pm BLACK LEATHER KNEE HIGH BOOTS New Size 5 £20.00 01205 358 175 ELECTRIC COAL EFFECT FIRE With wooden surround and shelves – excellent condition £80.00 contact 01205 362

COAT Only worn once cost £60 £35.00 contact 07960908545

726MBT TRAINERS – The antishoe - Size 4 .5 New ‘Step into a better body’ CHAPA GTX Storm £25.00 Contact 07931728317 FLORENCE ROBY - Reggio Therapist Tunic Black/Violet New Size 20 £10.00 Contact 07931728317 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS Light Blue £10.00 Contact 07931728317 IDEAL WORLD ‘VIBRAPOWER SLIM’ (BLUE)

ASPECTS OF SPALDING BOOK, 1790 - 1930. First book of the series, in good condition. Full of images and facts relating to the history and development of Spalding Town, the price for this rare collectable book is £48.00. Viewing available, Contact Brian on Spalding 762085 with answerphone

VIBRATION PLATE POWER PLUS by Conﬁdence Fitness with owners manual. Buyer to collect. £70.00 contact 01775 768585

With resistance bands and remote control Innovative and effective way to work out at home Never used £ 40.00 Contact 07931728317 CONCEPT 2 ROWING MACHINE Indoor Rower Model D2/PM3 + C2 Holdall Bag + Rower Floor Mat Excellent Condition £150.00 Contact 07931728317 IVORY WEDDING DRESS Never been worn £500.00 contact 07866 264 972

WHEELCHAIR Good Condition £25.00 contact 01406 424410 WHEELED WALKER £10.00 contact 01406 424410 GENTS CREAM DINNER JACKET, waist coat, size 38” plus 2 cumberbunds, 2 bow ties, 1 red 1 black £15.00 contact 01775 769 689 18 DIE-CAST AEROPLANES AND STANDS, NOT TOYS, ideal collectors items, Bargain at £90.00 the lot. Contact

HOMEBASE 16LITRE DEHUMIDIFIER £65.00 Contact 07960908545 01775 769 689 CREAM LEATHER SOFA Top quality as new £100.00 no offers contact 01775 724 440 evening WEDDING DRESS Beautiful ivory wedding dress size 18 ‘sweetheart’ make. Must be seen to appreciate £200.00 ono contact 01406 425 105 MOBILITY SCOOTER Four wheels, very good condition, good battery. £500.00 ono Contact 01775 725 379

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What’s on

January Entertainment Guide CLUBS • GROUPS • CLASSES

❖ MONDAY

9.30am, 10.30am, 4.15pm and 7.30pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, The Old School, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space, Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 11.00am, Tai Chi, St Thomas Church Hall, London Road, T: 07789 893853 W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Conservative Club, 16 Main Ridge Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.15am Music Bugs, Blackfriars Theatre, Boston, T: 0844 5781015, E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 1.30pm Teddies Tunes, Kirton Methodist Church. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 1.30pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton.T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:45pm-4:30pm Short Mat Bowls Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: S Maddy 01205 365250 2-4pm Monday and Tuesday, Art with Paul, classic, modern all styles welcome every to book call 01205 837172 2pm to 3pm Gentle Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 5.00pm - 9.00pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.00pm – 6.45pm Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class. 3 Merlin Terrace, Marsh Lane, Boston, PE21 7SB. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on mobile: 07710444662 or email: kuksoolwonboston@gmail.com 7.00pm - 7.45pm Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325. W: www. ajdance.com 7.30pm Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: 01205 367167 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 07710444662 8.00pm - 8.45pm Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.45pm - 9.30pm BurleX Fitness AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3.50 per session. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com

❖ TUESDAY

9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Danny Flear Community Centre, Frieston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am – 11.00am Tai Chi, Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, T:07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday Club, for art, painting, cookery etc, Unitarian Church, Spayne Road, Boston, (near the Gliderdrome), T: 07857625792, E: rogers1emma@sky.com 10.00am – 4.00pm, Country Roads

Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Boston Library County Hall T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 10.30 - 11.30 & 11.30 - 12.30 Tuesday & Thursday Twistercise 60’s & 70’s dance workout at Boston Body Hub Unit 2 20 Wide Bargate near the park entrance come and sing and dance yourself fit, to book call Debbie on 01205 837172. 12.30pm - 3.00pm and 7.00pm Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 4.45pm - 7.45pm: Children and Teen Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6pm to 7pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.00pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.30pm Salsa Class –£5, Conservative Club Boston, all levels catered for, T: Emma 01205 351680 7.45pm - 8.30pm: Adult Tap Dancing Class T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance. com

❖ WEDNESDAY

Boot Camp Work Wednesday and Saturday out at Boston Body Hub. Call Debbie on 01205 837172 Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Teddies Tunes, St Thomas’s Church Hall Boston, music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@ mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class - Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray - Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am-

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12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday each month, Boston body Hub. 07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 2-4pm Wednesday, Craft club, papier Mache, dough dolls, knitting and much more call 01205 837172 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston. T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.30pm Bingo held every Wednesday at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre . Eyes down 7-30. T: Cindy on 01205 367890 7.00pm-9.00pm Boston Art Group, Centenary Church Hall. 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Martial Art/Self Defence Class at Haven Academy, Marian Rd Boston. First class is FREE. T: Stuart Lawson 07792 937930 E: stuartlawson@tiscali.co.uk W: www.issogaitaijutsu.yolasite.com 7.00pm - 9.00pm Knitting & Crochet Class for all levels. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio. vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 for details. Every last Wednesday in the month 7.15pm to 8.30pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.15 - 9.30pm Womens Institute, We meet on the second Wednesday of the month between 7.15 and 9.30pm at Sibsey Northlands Hall, T: 01205 750562 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training, Eastville. T: Nicki 01205 480869 8.00pm - 11.00pm - Social Club for Divorced, Separated and Widowed – Queen of Spades, Wellington Road, Boston, T: 07842 543499

❖ THURSDAY

9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coffee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston T: 01205 369731, W: www.zionmethodistchurch-boston. co.uk 10.00am to 11am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk, Swineshead Church Hall, Market Place, Swineshead, T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am-12.30am - Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10.30am–12.30pm Art Classes, Ceramics, Oil and Pastel 1pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 12.00pm - 3.00pm Knitting & Craft Club. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. T: Joyce 01205 280276 1:00 - 2:00pm, Tai Chi, Boston Body Control Studio, The Old School, Saint Mary’s Church, Horncastle Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 1.00pm – 3.00pm Boston Art Group, Wings Meadow, Frieston Rd. Boston 1.30 to 3.30pm. NHS Retirement

Fellowship. Meet Monthly Every 3rd Thursday At Centenary Methodist Church, Red Lion Street, List your loca l club or course Boston PE21 6NY. 01205 367153 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk - St Thomas Church Hall London Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Caring JUST EMAIL TH E DETAILS TO Companions Boston and District, info@simplyb POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind oston.co.uk Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205 280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: Watchers, Community Church 07737 064128 Hall, Fishtoft 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 or FB Boston Bellydance 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL). 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market 512636 Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, T: 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. Park Avenue, Sutterton. T: 01205 460459 The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. ❖ SATURDAY thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk Wills Roller disco at Peter Paine T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Performance Centre. Now open every Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” Saturday, times vary please look at our Facebook page or Call 07501128832 Hubberts Bridge Community Centre. 9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix Classes, T: 01205 352104. W: www. of exercise styles to keep you motivated and ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes - Times to get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 T: 07737064128 350479/07534 639325 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 W: www.ajdance.com months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance. Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www. com cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 ❖ FRIDAY years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting Music and crafts for the under-fives and demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, their families. T: 01205 367004 Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb. 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. Every first Saturday in the month. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at 280276 Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne people with mental health problems. 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org. Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor uk/goride.htm 01205 354320 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 (CAP) Job club New Life Community 7.30pm till late Dance Party - Every Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 third Saturday of the month. The Witham 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Parish Hall Food available. T: 07737 064128 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane ❖ SUNDAY Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 The Ridlington Rooms 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & 352104. W: www.ajdance.com relaxation every month at Boston Body 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 Boston Control Studio, The Old School, 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 2pm Country Music Concert – once 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, 01205 870 983 or 01205 363 757 Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed,

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