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Welcome to the August issue We are now in full swing of the school holidays and I cannot believe how the nights are drawing in and that can only mean one thing…we have to make the most of the warmer weather! The last month I have personally been getting out and about to the local family attractions before the busy times with all the school children, I know it is only a matter of a few years and I will be doing battle like many of my parent friends! The highlight of our last month was my little boys nursery trip to Rand Farm Park – well worth the journey if your children like animals! We have also enjoyed family bike rides and trips to the seaside. Enough about me, let’s talk about what’s in this issue for you! Martin Lewis is offering advice on buying home insurance, making sure you have the best deal as well as the right cover. This month local resident Terry Despicht talks about the Boston Barrier to update all on the activities, we look at home security and Tim test drives the Suzuki S-Cross on page 26. We are always looking for charities, community groups and events to feature in our local focus, so if you are involved in anything happening locally please get in touch to discuss further. All that’s left for me to say is to have a great month and enjoy the summer!
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NEWS Joy Ellis signs for Joffe Books Joffe Books are delighted to be working with local author Joy Ellis on her series of DCI Nikki Galena mystery novels set on the Lincolnshire Fens. They’re immensely readable and gripping police procedurals with a strong sense of the landscape and towns of the Fens. They feature a tough no-nonsense detective Nikki Galena and her suave sergeant Joseph Easter. The first two books have just been released in paperback and kindle eBook to immediate success. CRIME ON THE FENS in its first ten days since release broken into the top 50 UK Amazon best-seller list. And SHADOW OVER THE FENS is hot on its heels. The next two books in the series will be out by the end of the year. JOY ELLIS IN HER OWN WORDS “I was born in Kent but spent most of my working life in London and Surrey. I was an apprentice florist to Constance Spry Ltd, a prestigious Mayfair shop that throughout the sixties and seventies teemed with both royalty and ‘real’ celebrities. What an
eye-opener for a working-class kid from the Garden of England! I swore then, probably whilst I was scrubbing the floor or making the tea, that I would have a shop of my own one day. It took until the early eighties, but I did it. Sadly the recession wiped us out, and I embarked on a series of weird and wonderful jobs; the last one being a bookshop manager. Surrounded by books all day, getting to order whatever you liked, and being paid for it! Oh bliss! And now I live in a village in the Lincolnshire Fens with my partner, Jacqueline, and our two second generation Springer spaniels. I had been writing mysteries for years but never had the time to take it seriously. Now I can, and as my partner is a highly decorated retired police officer; my choice of genre was suddenly clear. I have set my crime thrillers here in the misty fens because I sincerely love the remoteness and airy beauty of the marshlands. This area is steeped in superstitions and lends itself so well to murder!”
Get the Family Fishing this Summer! A new series of events has been announced this summer aimed at giving families the chance to try fishing! Lets Go Family Fishing events provide a free introduction to angling, giving families the opportunity to see what fishing is really like. All tackle and bait will be provided, however anyone looking to attend is encouraged to bring along any fishing tackle they may have stored away in the shed or garage. Volunteers and licenced angling coaches will be there to show you how to assemble tackle, use a selection of baits, handle fish and make sure you have all your questions and queries answered Boston & District Angling Association are running 4 events across the summer giving anyone the chance to come down and have a go at fishing. The events are taking place at Pilgrim Lake, Wyberton (PE21 7AF), the club’s brand new lake on the 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August, 10-2pm. All the tackle and bait is provided, simply bring something to sit on. It’s completely free to come along and have a go but to ensure that enough bait and tackle is provided, those interested in attending are asked to book a place by contacting Dave Rance on davidrance@ymail. com or 07967271583. More information on the club and the events can be found at www. bostonangling association.co.uk/.
Mayor presents medal to D-Day hero A fourth Boston recipient of a Second World War award has received his medal from the Mayor, on behalf of the grateful people of France. Cllr Stephen Woodliffe presented the Legion d’Honneur to Mr Peter Connors for the part he played in the heroic D-Day landings. The Mayor went to The Georgians Care Home to present Mr Connors with his
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medal. Mr Connors was met by the two of the three previous Legion d’Honneur medal holders from Boston, Les Budding and Frank Richards. The other recipient was Mr Ernest Covill. Those three received their award from the Mayor in March. Left: Boston Mayor, Cllr Stephen Woodliffe, meets D-Day hero Peter Connors.
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The switch has been thrown to light up the new biomass boiler at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex – the latest advance in a number of green efficiency measures by Boston Borough Council. The 500kw boiler is fed automatically from a hopper using quality wood chip from sustainably managed woodlands. Heat transfer from the boiler will heat the pool water, domestic water such as the showers and heat the building. Throwing the switch were Boston Borough Council leader, Cllr Peter Bedford, and portfolio holder for leisure services, Cllr Claire Rylott. Cllr Bedford said: “We are happy to embrace new technologies which offer opportunities for efficiencies in these difficult financial times. On top of that these measures help reduce the council’s carbon footprint – important for the environment now and for future generations.” Cllr Rylott added: “I am pleased to see anything new in place which helps ensure we can continue to provide leisure, health and fitness facilities for the community.” Juliet Slater, team leader at biomass main contractor Robert Woodhead Ltd said: “We’ve been really lucky from the outset on this project. Boston Borough Council had a very clear idea of what it wanted. By working in partnership with the council we’ve been able to deliver a
“Cllr Rylott added: “I am pleased to see anything new in place which helps ensure we can continue to provide leisure, health and fitness facilities for the community.””
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project which will have long-term economic and environmental benefits.” By investing in biomass the council will be eligible for Renewable Heat Incentive, providing a long-term income stream to help subsidise services. The centre’s energy needs are also already supplemented by two rooftop solar arrays, taking free energy from the sun. Since the Geoff Moulder solar panels were installed in 2012 and 2014 they have provided Boston Borough Council with a £100,000 boost. A 500kw biomass boiler has also been installed at the Princess Royal Sports Arena, replacing costlier LPG – the site is not on mains gas. Fuel for the two leisure sites is being provided by Nottinghamshire Eco Fuels, who are working with a local company to provide the deliveries. Once burned the ash from the wood chip will be used as a soil improver in the community gardens. Since solar panels were switched on at the Princess Royal Sports Arena last June
there has been an additional saving of £5,150, plus energy generation worth £6,200 for the period up to March 31. That green-energy project is aimed at making and saving cash for the council to pay for repairs and improvements at the centre. The cost of the solar system was £104,000. Sport, leisure and recreation experts 1Life have now taken on full responsibility for the centre. The council will fund repairs and improvements to bring the centre up to an improved handover condition – costs covered by savings made by the energy efficiency improvements. The sport, leisure and recreation experts have a full repair and renew lease for the site, relieving borough council tax payers of any future financial responsibility. The biomass investments at GMLC and PRSA are expected to pay back within eight to nine years.
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Each issue Peter Bedford, leader of Boston Borough Council, discusses the important topics in and around Boston
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oston Borough Council has been working hard to address the need for family homes which are affordable. It has worked with Government agencies, housing associations and builders to enable families to move into properties which they can call a home of their own. As well as enabling these new homes to be built one has now been put forward for a national award for its building excellence.. Five new building schemes submitted by Boston Borough Council were all chosen as finalists in this year’s building control excellence awards for the East Midlands. And the Blue Street development, built by D Brown Building Contractors, was selected as the winner in the Best High Volume New Housing Development and now goes forward to the national awards. The awards, held in Leicester, are an opportunity for all local authority building control sections to celebrate the very best construction in the region. Paul Smith, Boston Borough Council’s head of building control, is currently chairman of the LABC East Midlands Region. He welcomed more than 350 guests to the event. The awards were presented by Graham Rowntree, former England and Leicester Tigers’ Rugby Union Player. The regional awards cover Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. There are 12 LABC regions and the winners from each of these twelve regions are shortlisted for the national finals to be held in London in November. This year Boston Borough Council’s Building Control section endorsed five schemes and we were very pleased that all five were selected as finalists. The schemes submitted were: ◆ A domestic extension in Freiston Road, Boston in the Best Extension or Alteration to an Existing Home category. The architect for this scheme was Jenny McIntee Architectural Design and the builder R H Developments Ltd. ◆ In the Best Individual New Home category Eden Lodge at Swineshead for Mr Booth was submitted, with Clive Wicks Associates as the architect.
Cllr Peter Bedford, right, welcomes the first family to their new home in Blue Street. The Green family had been flooded out of their former home in the 2013 disaster. Their new Blue Street home has flood resilience built in.
◆ The new flats at Maud Street, Boston were submitted in the Best Small New Housing Development and Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development for Taylor Pearson Construction Ltd and Geoff Carter Architects. ◆ The new housing development in Blue Street, Boston was submitted in the Best High Volume New Housing Development and Best Social or Affordable New Housing Development for D Brown Building Contractors and Chaplin Farrant Ltd. ◆ In the Best Large Commercial Building category the Mercedes Benz workshop and office building at Old Station Yard, Sutterton, was submitted for Lagan Building Contractors, Whittaker & Watt Architects and Ballyvesey Holdings. It is a feather in our cap to be nominated as a finalist with other major national developments from all over the country. Another affordable homes development in Argyle Street is now fully occupied. Devolution of some powers, and £450 million extra funding, from central Government to councils in Greater Lincolnshire, including Boston, moves ahead, with opportunity now for the public to comment on the proposals. I just want to straighten out one misunderstanding. The Government has insisted that if Greater Lincolnshire’s councils are to take advantage of this we must have a Greater Lincolnshire Elected Mayor. Some areas, such as Boston, have a long history of having their own mayor. These mayors are strictly historical civic positions and will be retained. The suggested Greater Lincolnshire Elected Mayor will be more like a chairman of the combined authority. Please take part in the public consultation by going to www.boston. gov.uk/devolution Read all the information and have your say. You have until August 8. New homes in Blue Street, Boston. Now up for a national building excellence award.
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itizens Advice Mid Lincs is urging people in the Boston area to spread the word about scams and expose the tactics of fraudsters to protect others. They are launching Scams Awareness Month on 1 July to help stop people falling prey to scams by following a three-step rule get advice, report it, and tell others about it. It comes as national research by Citizens Advice finds scammers are using a variety of tactics to get people to part with their cash, with people losing an average of £2,500 across all types of scam. Scam methods include vishing whereby scammers cold-call people in a bid to get their bank details, and offers of fake services, such as telling people their computer has a virus which they can fix remotely. Investment scams carried the highest price tag, with people investing in fake diamonds or bogus stocks and shares losing of on average £20,000 each. Citizens Advice is warning people to be on guard and watch out for the different methods used by fraudsters, from doorstep selling of counterfeit goods to demands for upfront payments for services that never materialise.
Stuart Hellon, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Mid Lincs said: “Scams are not a minor blight, they heap misery on people and in some cases can lead to financial ruin. “Fraudsters use sophisticated techniques to con people and because they vary their methods, it can be tricky to spot when something is a scam. If you come across something that seems suspicious, seek advice so you don’t put yourself at risk. “It’s vital to report scams and spread the word so we can clampdown on con artists and stop others falling into the same traps.”
“It’s vital to report scams and spread the word so we can clampdown on con artists and stop others falling into the same traps.”
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EIGHT COMMON SCAMS REPORTED TO CITIZENS ADVICE ARE: 1. Investment - victims are persuaded to invest money into fake ventures and are then unable to get their money back. 2. Fake services - people are offered a service for a fee, only to find the service isn’t real or doesn’t exist at all. Examples include, offers to fix computers remotely and fake invoices for advertising. 3. Vishing - con-artists cold-call people pretending to be a legitimate company, asking for credit or debit card details - for example on the pretence that they need to refund overpaid bills. 4. Doorstep selling - victims are offered goods door-to-door or from the back of a van, which are likely to be counterfeit. Fraudsters selling mattresses, “fresh” fish and cleaning products were all reported to Citizens Advice. 5. Upfront payment or fee - fraudsters ask for a payment in advance for a service or product that never materialises, such as asking for a fee to get a loan, or to pay for a training course to secure a job. 6. Premium rate texts - victims inadvertently agree to receive premium rate texts about games or competitions, usually costing around £4 each. 7. Counterfeit goods - people buy goods at marketplaces or online that turn out to be counterfeit or even stolen. Common products include cigarettes, shoes and clothing, and tickets for events. 8. Goods not received - people place orders for goods which don’t arrive. Scams are often carried out through social media and online auction sites.
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Bicker Preparatory School Staff and children at Bicker Preparatory School and Early Years had a wonderful surprise at the end of term when two ladies from the Parents’ Association arrived with a large cheque for £5,000 to be put towards ICT refurbishment over the summer. Headteacher Mrs Julie Miles said, “We knew they had been working hard to raise money for the refurbishment, but we were quite overwhelmed by the amount donated. We have already embarked upon a large refurbishment programme so the donation will be put to good use. We are extremely grateful for all their hard work and support.”
Monday the 20th June started early for four pupils and their teachers as they headed to London for the final of the Junior Team Maths Challenge. Approximately 2000 schools entered the regional events throughout the country and 88 teams were invited to take part in the National Final. The Final was held in Lindley Hall in Westminster – owned by the Royal Horticultural Society. The pupils did themselves and the school proud achieving the 46th position overall. “We are all so proud of the boys and this amazing achievement. To come in the
top 50 of a hugely popular competition is a major achievement for a small school like ours and demonstrates the amazing talents of the students at our school”, said Mrs Cooper, Head of Mathematics at the school. Pictured below is the Boston Grammar School team and their teacher.
Boston College The annual Student Electrotherapy Beauty Therapist Award recognises the best student electrotherapists in the whole of the UK. This year marked the 10th year of SEBTA, sponsored by Carlton Professional, and Boston College is extremely proud to be home to the winner of this year’s title, Theresa Nelson. Six student finalists and their lecturers were invited to stay overnight in Brighton, where the awards were hosted, and enjoyed an evening being wined and dined by The Carlton Group before attending the grand final on Thursday 16th June. On the day of the final, each of the students had to perform a treatment in front of a panel of renowned judges, giving them the perfect opportunity to make their decision on the winner before the awards’ ceremony. Theresa Nelson, from Boston College, impressed the panel of renowned judges so much so that it gained her the title of SEBTA 2016 winner. On this achievement,
she said, “SEBTA 2016 has been an amazing experience. Winning is just a bonus! I have met so many lovely people and the atmosphere has been so friendly. I have just finished college but my plan is to set up my own mobile business and am keen to specialise in facials and massage. I know that this award is going to help me do that. Ultimately, I would like to teach. SEBTA has been an experience I will never forget. I have learned so much from it.” By winning this title, Theresa took home an abundance of prizes, for herself, her lecturer, and Boston College. Along with the title she gained, she also took £500 and a Carlton Professional Ultraderm machine home. As a direct result of Theresa’s success, Boston College now have recognition via the SEBTA College Winner Logo and SEBTA College Trophy. Sam Cropley, Theresa’s supporting lecturer also left with a prize for her dedication and training of £250.
Giles Academy
The Giles Academy has just presented their annual school production. This year it was Romeo and Juliet re-imagined in an urban hip-hop setting to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and took place on Wednesday 16th Thurs 17, Fri 18th June. The set and props were in urban graffiti and industrial style, with original music produced on junk instruments in the Stomp style and original hip hop/rap compositions with live musicians. The choreography and dance and fight sequences were street dance and hip hop style. The production included working with professional artists including a graffiti artists, a junk percussion performer, a contemporary
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dancer and a hip hop song writer. The project also included the actors attending an acting workshop at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the visit to the Stomp musical show in London. The hard work of the students and teachers and from Art and Design, Drama, Dance, English, Media and Music led to 4 performances of Romeo and Juliet and all of the different art forms and workshops came together to produce an outstandingly original show. 250 Year 5 students also enjoyed the show during a special Primary school performance. This show forms part of the case study that the Giles Academy is putting together to work with the Art Council England organisation on their
ArtsMark scheme. Other cultural events this term have included a Sixth Form Art Exhibition opening for students and friends, a Lower School Arts Showcase including an art exhibition and music and dance from Years 7 and 8 pupils. On the last day of term we also enjoyed our arts and culture GFest festival. Over 500 Year 5 pupils came to the academy for a day of activities including art, photography, swimming and science. The day also included a lunchtime concert of singing, music and dance.
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When her husband Richard is killed in a freak accident, Shelby Pomeroy is devastated. But she soon learns a horrible truth - Richard was a conman and a cheat, and their life together was a lie. Returning home to Tennessee, Shelby discovers a new sense of strength and freedom. This is a fantastic beach read, just the right amount of intrigue and romance to while away a few hours whilst on holiday.
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STORYTIME - Preschoolers and their grown-ups can join us for fun stories, rhymes and crafts, which will run weekly on Fridays 2.00-2.30pm BIG FRIENDLY CRAFT ACTIVITY – Friday 26th August 10.30-11.30 Get crafty with our animal themed craft activities and stories for the Summer Reading Challenge. Suitable 5-11 years. Free, but places must be booked in advance. SHARED READING – Mondays 1st 15th & 29th August. Come along to this reading group and find out what makes it different from all the others. For more information call 01522 782010 or visit us online at www.better.org.uk/venues/ bostonlibrary
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the EU, for many, those concerns will appear ack in March 2008, after even more serious in the uncertain years extensive consultation, the ahead. Boston Combined Strategy During the process of discussion was published. The aim of the regarding the Boston Barrier the EA, the Strategy was to ‘manage the risk from LCC and the BBC commissioned a report tidal flooding in Boston while enabling entitled the Richard Glen Associates opportunities for regenerating Boston’s 2015 Multifunctional Barrier Water Level waterways’. In the Boston Bulletin, issue Management Economic Benefit Analysis. 34, Feb 2013 the following was said about This report can be found on the internet and the Boston Combined Strategy, ‘It will sets out in great detail the huge potential for put the Fens on the map as a nationally Boston as part of the Fenland Waterways recognised destination, as well known as Link, said to be the largest inland waterways the Norfolk Broads. current development in Europe while at the In the same bulletin Councillor Peter Bedford, Leader of Boston Borough Council, same time offering a tidal flood barrier. It also estimates the overall economic said: ‘This represents a major and vital benefit for Boston to be £19 million a year’. project for Boston and such a needed and important addition to the town’s critical flood defences. But it also represents a The current situation major opportunity to assist with the town’s The Environment Agency has held numerous ongoing physical and cultural regeneration, meetings to listen to the views and opinions enabling us to better promote and utilise of those affected or who have an interest in our waterways, which we all know should be the project. The current situation is that there a great asset to us’. has been no progress made in attempting Prior to the decision to leave the EU, to persuade the EA to reinstate the Boston Boston, along with the majority of the UK, Combined Strategy and include a sea lock faced a challenging future due to global alongside the barrier. Unless their application economics and austerity measures put in to the Secretary of State is challenged there place by the UK government following the is no chance that the Boston Combined recession. On 23rd June 75% of the people Strategy will ever be realised. in the Boston area voted to Climate change will increase the leave the EU, the highest probabilities of freshwater flooding, figure in the country. a factor that has already resulted Morteion... e That figure suggested a upport th o in a number of major incidents m r o they had real inf ne wishing toinsdividuals whhis around the UK over the last concerns regarding few years. To not install the gt Anyo umber of ardin gn s reg ore n in r e w c o the future for Boston. navigation lock which could gr on tm real c who wan ail m have e r e o s Now that we are no act as an additional flood relief issue tion plea ht ma r ic o p f longer a member of channel to reduce the s in de m terry nnect.co o c t risk of freshwater @b flooding is a factor that the EA may regret sometime in the future. Only weeks ago the River Seine rose 6.1 metres above its normal level and more recently West Virginia experienced its worst floods in more than 100 years.
There are four critical benefits to be gained with the inclusion of a sea lock; navigational safety, the future of Boston’s regeneration prospects, the reduced possibilities of freshwater flooding and the installation of a vital part of the Fenland Waterways Link. It would appear that Boston, no longer to be dictated to by a European bureaucracy is now being dictated to by one of our own making; a national bureaucracy which places more faith in its limited modelling exercises than the opinions of those with years of river experience and common sense. How tragic for the town and surrounding area that its destiny is currently being decided by the EA with its own agenda and a total disregard for this once in a lifetime opportunity for the regeneration of Boston and its businesses at such a crucial time in its history.
The Richard Glen report The Richard Glen report is a comprehensive and very detailed report explaining the many aspects of such an important construction in Boston. It comments on the Barrier lock as follows:‘A lock adjacent to the barrier, which operates in-conjunction of excluding the high tide, will provide greater benefits for ease of navigation for both inland and maritime craft, improved accessibility to the Wash and greater regeneration potential. The lock could provide additional capacity to sluice water past the barrier as a back up to the barrier operation’. The reduction of a threat from tidal flooding in Boston is a priority but another priority is the continued safe navigation on the Haven that has been the right of river users for centuries. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 17
Health & beauty
Look after your eyes Because our eyesight changes as we age, almost all of us will need to wear glasses or contact lenses by the time we’re 65.
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Have regular eye tests An eye test can pick up eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts, as well as general health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure. The good news is that if you’re 60 or over, you can have a free NHS eye test every two years. You can have a free test every year if you’re 70 or over. However, a 2011 survey from Age UK showed that nearly 2 million people over 60 did not take advantage of free eye tests in the previous two years.
Keep your eyes healthy There are several things you can do to keep your eyes as healthy as possible: v Eat well. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for your eyes. Eating plenty of vegetables and fruit will benefit your overall health and may help protect against some
conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. v Wear sunglasses. Strong sunlight can damage your eyes and may increase your risk of cataracts. v Quit smoking. Smoking can increase your chances of developing conditions such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. v Stay a healthy weight. Being overweight increases your risk of diabetes, which can lead to sight loss. v Use good lighting. To see well, your eyes need three times as much light when you’re 60 as they did when you were 20. Increase the daylight in your home by keeping windows clean and curtains pulled back. Make sure you have good electric lighting too, especially at the top and bottom of stairs so you can see the steps clearly. For reading or close work, use a direct light from a flexible table lamp, positioned so the light is not reflected by the page and causing glare. v Exercise. Good circulation and oxygen intake are important for our eye health. Both
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of these are stimulated by regular exercise. v Sleep well. As you sleep, your eyes are continuously lubricated and irritants, such as dust or smoke, that may have accumulated during the day are cleared out.
Eye problems as you get older As you get older, you become more likely to get certain eye problems: v Difficulty reading. Eye muscles start to weaken from the age of 45. It’s a natural ageing process of the eye that happens to us all. By the time you’re 60, you’ll probably need separate reading glasses. v Floaters. These tiny specks or spots that float across your vision are normally harmless. v Cataracts. Easily detected in an eye test, this gradual clouding of the eye’s lens is extremely common in over-60s. A simple operation can restore sight. v Glaucoma. This is related to an increase in pressure in the eye that leads to damage of the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. Left untreated, glaucoma leads to tunnel vision and, ultimately, blindness. v Macular degeneration. This is a disease of the retina caused by ageing. The retina is the nerve tissue lining the back of your eye. There are two types of macular degeneration. The first type, called dry macular degeneration, gets worse very slowly. The other type gets worse very quickly. This needs to be seen as an emergency in a hospital eye unit for prompt treatment.
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Learning starts at home Early learning starts at home with babies and young children. As parents we teach our children social and behavioral skills as well as helping them to learn about the world that surrounds them. Many of the instinctive things we do help to teach them about the world and give them skills to prepare them for school and early learning. Can We Get the Work/Life Balance? It’s not easy juggling work and family that’s for sure. You can find yourself thinking you need to pick up nappies and make a Red Riding Hood cape for dress up day at school during a meeting and then find yourself thinking about that presentation you have to write when you should be playing tea parties with your little one. You can feel pulled in two directions and it’s hard to know how to get a balance. Here are our top 10 tips for creating a work life balance that works for you: Organise childcare you’re happy with. If you’re worrying about your child’s health and happiness while you’re at work, there’s no way you’ll be able to do your job properly. Find childcare that you and your child are happy with. If you’re lucky enough to have a support network of family and/or friends living nearby, make an informal agreement that you can call on them to help if your child’s ill. If you do not have a support network within family and friends there are still many options available to you such as nurseries, childminders or even discussing with your employer the options of flexi-hours so you and your partner could still both work but share the childcare?
Ignore the bad press Don’t bother reading pointless news stories based on ‘latest research’ and blaming working mothers for damaging their
child’s health/intelligence/long-term prospects. It just piles on unecessary guilt. These are the two things that matter: you know why you’re working and your children know you love them.
Don’t do everything yourself They say ‘women can have it all’ but in reality you’ll just fall over if it’s down to you to keep all the plates spinning and do everything yourself. Get help - from your partner, your family, the in-laws...Put systems in place to get everyone in the house to help. Don’t try to be superwoman.
Get organised Leave as little as possible to the manic mornings: pack bags and get clothes ready the night before. Buy enough school clothes and children’s socks and underwear so you’re not a slave to the washing machine every evening. Have a ‘grab and go ‘ spot for keys, purse etc. Give yourself a break You can only do what you can do. Be kind to yourself and don’t be too hard on yourself. It doesn’t matter if your home’s not immaculate. There will be days when you feel guilty and wish you could be the parent helper on the school trip when you had to work and equally there will be days when you feel guilty as you were knackered after a night with a poorly child and didn’t feel you gave it your all at work.
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Try to draw a clear line between work time and family time Work when you’re at work and be there as a mummy when you are at home. It’s really hard with smartphones and emails pinging into your inbox after hours but be strict with
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yourself and try to make a clear line between the two roles. Make the most of weekends and holidays for family time. Switch off from work and cherish those times. They go by so fast after all.
Cherish the good things about working Apart from the money which pays the bills, hold onto the great things about your working day. It could be something as simple and everyday as having a good laugh with work mates, drinking a coffee without having a small child clamouring to eat the chocolate on top, having your boss praise you or simply having five minutes to read your book on the train. Similarly take time to hold onto the most magical parts of being a mummy too. There is room for both if you plan your time to make it work. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 21
Finance
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ow much are you getting paid to take out home insurance? That’s right, PAID! The record so far this year from my cheap home insurance system is £23 profit – and the all-time record is £67 profit. So can you beat it? Of course not everyone can make a profit, yet the same steps that lead you to that can slice huge amounts off the cost of many people’s insurance, so it’s worth doing anyway. The most important thing to understand is that there is no one cheapest home insurer. This is all about how each company reacts to your own particular risk. Therefore, the only way to find it is to follow a system. My detailed cost cutting strategy is at www.mse.me/homeinsurance and a month ago someone told me they’d use it to get contents insurance for £3 – so I challenged the rest of my users to see if they could beat it. Ian came back saying he could trump it: “Paid £32 and have £55 cashback confirmed, so I should have £23 profit”. That’s now my record result in 2016, now the challenge is open to you to beat it.
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KNOW HOW MUCH COVER YOU NEED There are two elements to home insurance: buildings and contents cover. An easy way to work out which each covers is to imagine you can turn your home upside down: everything that stays put is buildings, if it falls, it’s contents. Though if you need both, it’s usually best to get a joint policy, as it stops arguments between insurers over who covers what if there’s a problem. - Don’t over cover with Buildings Insurance. This is only usually needed by freeholders. If you rent or have a leasehold property it’s usually the landlord/freeholder who should have this. You’re meant to cover the rebuild cost – how much it would cost to rebuild your home should it get knocked down. But many wrongly cover market value, the amount it might sell for – which is often far higher. To find out how much you should cover see the calculator at http://abi.bcis.co.uk/ - Don’t under cover contents insurance. Most people have far more contents than they think. Walk around the house and add everything up (there’s a calculator on www.directline.com). Yet many underinsure thinking: “I’ve £40k of stuff, but will only cover £20k as I’d never claim it all.” 22 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk
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However, if you do then claim, say for a £1,000 TV, the assessor may say: “You’ve only covered half your stuff, so we’ll only pay you out half.” It’s also worth considering fitting a secure lock, such as a five-lever mortice deadlock. The insurance saving means it can pay for itself, and cuts costs for years to come.
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NEVER AUTO-RENEW. START BY COMBINING COMPARISON SITES If you just auto-renew, you’ll often be fined for apathy. Insurers bump up prices just because they can get away with it. And currently prices are rising, so this will be more noticeable. Comparison sites search a wide range of offers from insurers and brokers. Yet they don’t all search the same deals, or even have the same prices for the same deals. So use two or three. My current order to get the widest spread is www.Confused.com, www. CompareTheMarket.com, www.GoCompare. com and www.moneysupermarket.com. You may even be surprised that your current insurer turns up top of the list with a new customer quote that’s cheaper than your renewal. As Vicki emailed me: “My renewal quote was £700+. Using comparison sites got it to £188 with a better policy. Thanks.”
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STEP 3: THEN CHECK INSURERS THAT COMPARISON SITES MISS Now you’ve a price benchmark, let’s try to smash it. Big insurers www.Aviva.co.uk and www.DirectLine.com are not included by comparison sites, so check them too. Comparison sites also tend to miss out special promo deals that insurers offer, so it’s worth checking out if there are any of these as well. There’s a daily updated list of hot home deals at www.mse.me/homeinsurance (which also includes special policies if you’ve high value contents).
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IF YOU WANT TO STAY WHERE YOU ARE, HAGGLE Once you’ve found your cheapest policy take the price to your existing provider and ask them to see if they will match it – they often will. In a recent poll I did, 78% of customers who haggled with Direct Line said they had success, while 81% did with Admiral and 80% with Hastings Direct. So it’s worth a try. As Pat Olver tweeted me: “@MartinSlewis Sainsbury’s home insurance renewal £252. Same policy on confused was £186. Rang Sainsbury’s, talked them down to £181.”
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IF YOU’RE MOVING, ONCE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING, CHECK FOR CASHBACK Once you know your cheapest policy and, crucially, you’ve checked IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU, then see if you can earn cashback using a cashback site such as www. Topcashback.co.uk or www.Quidco.com. These sites pay you if you click through them. This usually works, but there can be tracking issues, so see this as a likely added bonus and always check ensure you’re getting the right policy. If you’ve got time and your top three policies are all much of a muchness, it can be worth seeing the cashback on offer for all three.
Final word of warning! And a final word of warning, beware paying monthly, it’s actually just a loan. In effect, the insurer pays upfront then loans you the cash, sometimes at hideous interest (e.g., Endsleigh’s 39.7% APR). If
you can’t afford to pay upfront, check the APR. If it’s high, you’re often better on your credit card, or, better still, get a 0% credit card (just ensure you pay it off within the year).
Martin Lewis is the Founder & Editor in Chief of Money Saving Expert. To join the 10 million people who get his Martin’s Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
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Fencing Your Boundary! Choosing a good fence is important to the exterior design of your house and its functionality
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ne of the main reasons why people put up fences is for privacy although there are many other factors. The privacy factor is also crucial to the kind of fence that you choose. Here is a simple guide to the different types of fences:
Aluminium fences Aluminium fencing is quite popular and inexpensive. It can be designed to look just like most of the other fencing material. However, aluminum is not very strong and does not provide enough security as you may look for in a fence. It is not recommended for use in severe weather. On the plus side, aluminium is very easy to maintain.
Wood fences Wood is one of the oldest fencing materials and has stood the test of time due to its aesthetics, durability and great functionality. It still remains one the most popular types of fencing because of the amount of privacy it provides with its wide panels and great height. It is very attractive since it can be carved and painted into any of a variety of colours. Wood fencing has a warm and welcoming feeling without being too expensive. With good
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Wrought iron fence Wrought iron fences are great if you want some funky designs on top of your fence. Wrought iron is a strong and beautiful fencing material. They are great as a security measure since they are virtually indestructible. Wrought iron fencing have only one disadvantage, like wood fencing, they also require constant upkeep to prevent discoloration and rusting. You will need to repaint your fences at least once every two or three years.
Chain link fences Although they do not add much privacy, chain link fencing is one of the functional fencing material. Chain link fences are very popular in
ALUMINIUM Popular & inexpensive applications where functionality overrules aesthetics, they are easy on the eye too. Chain link is cheap, durable, easy to maintain and repair and suitable in a variety of applications such as pet enclosures, park enclosures, pool enclosures, school and playground fencing among many other functions.
Secure Your Home during the Holidays With schools soon to break up, we look ahead for a summer of fun. However, it’s unfortunately also a fruitful period for burglars and opportunist thieves. If you are planning to be away during the summer before you leave just double check that all keys and valuables are well hidden from sight, and leave a few lamps on timers so that when night falls it will look like you’re home, deterring
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any potential thieves who prey on empty properties over this busy social weekend. If you already have an intruder alarm, remember to let a trustworthy neighbour know that you’re away and if the alarm goes off to call you or a family member whom you might have left your key with. You may be close to your neighbour, like many of us are, and then feel safe to leave a spare key with them ‘just in case’. If you don’t feel like you have a neighbour whom you can trust, then you might want to consider an alarm monitoring service, whereby a professional security provider will monitor your alarm. Amanda Chesson from GBSG comments; “At GBSG we provide this service too many homeowners as it gives them peace of mind that if the alarm was to be activated someone will be alerted. For some clients who are away for
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August Entertainment Guide CLUBS • GROUPS • CLASSES
❖ MONDAY
9.30am, Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www. babyballet.co.uk 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 10.15am Babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www. babyballet.co.uk Waiting List, Please Register Interest 11.00 Babyballet, 6-18months, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.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 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 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
07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 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
❖ WEDNESDAY
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, 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 Companions Boston and District, POP-IN, Pensioners Hall behind Marks and Spencer, T: Jenny 01205
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 1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday each month, Boston body Hub
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❖ THURSDAY
280717 or Alan 01205 871465 6.15pm Line Dancing – Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 6.30pm – 7.30pm Weight Watchers, Community Church Hall, Fishtoft 6.30pm – 8.30pm - Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 6.45pm to 8.15pm Yoga & Yoga Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 7.00 - 8.30pm, Tai Chi, Boston Grammar School, Rowley Road, T: 07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 7.00pm to 9.00pm SOLO Classical Guitar Ensemble, (monthly), 6 Market Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7SF. T: 01205 355656 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm – 10.00pm Amber Hill W.I. 2nd Thursday of every month. Held at “The Loft” Hubberts Bridge Community Centre. T: Cindy 01205 367890 7.15pm - Fitness Fusion Class – Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.30 - 8.15 pm: BurleX Fitness, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance.com 8.15 - 9.00 pm: Zumba, T: 01205 350479/07534 639325 W: www.ajdance. com
❖ FRIDAY
Market Day – Louth, Alford and Sleaford 9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 10.00am - 2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt, Boston www. thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk, T: 01205 280276 10.00am-1.00pm - New Horizons – for people with mental health problems. Methodist Church, St Leonards Drive, Chapel St Leonards. T: 07901 611256 10.00am - 12:30pm Short Health Walk - Boston Sports and Social Club Fishtoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1.15pm- Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www. babyballet.co.uk 1:30pm - 3:30pm Short Health Walk, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane Old Leake T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1.30pm – 3.30pm - Line-dancing, The Ridlington Rooms 4.30pm - 9.00pm: Belly Dancing and Musical Theatre Classes, T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6.00pm Pilates, The Old School, Boston Control Studio, The Old School, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU. T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.00pm – 8.30pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.00pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Mordern Jive, Cha Cha, Merengue. Rugby Club, Princess Royal Arena. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess
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❖ SATURDAY
9.00am - 5.30pm: Children’s Dance Classes, T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com Wedding First Dance Classes – Times to be arranged. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737064128 10.00am – 11.00am Footie Tots, 18 months to 5 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am – 11.30am Soccer Club, 5 to 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Roseberry Avenue, Boston. T: Mark Melson 07740 280652, W: www.cmssports.co.uk 10.00am babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www. babyballet.co.uk 10.00am - 4.00pm Felting. Felting demonstrations & workshops. Antons Gowt, Boston. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb. co.uk. T: 01205 280276. Every first Saturday in the month. 10.30am to 11.30am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.30am – 11.30am Go-Ride Cycling for 4 - 14 years, Peter Paine Sports Centre, Rosebery Avenue, Boston, T: 07507 291912, W: www.bostonwheelerscc.org.uk/ goride.htm 10.45am babyballet, 3yrs, babyballet Tots Tap 3yrs+, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 11.00am – babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk Roller Disco every other Saturday starts 11th June, Peter Paine Sports Centre, 6pm 8.30pm, T: 07501128832 6.30pm – 11.30pm Line Dancing, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 366810 7.30pm till late Dance Party – Every third Saturday of the month. The Witham Tavern, Boston. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome, dancers and non-dancers. Food available. T: 07737 064128
❖ SUNDAY
Fitness Shred Class – Mixture of training level 1, Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 2.00pm Sarber Dog Training, Antons Gowt. T: Nicki 01205 480869 6.30pm Dance Classes – Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Rueda. Upstairs at the White Hart Hotel. No partners needed, 2 left feet welcome and beginners. T: 07737 064128 2pm Country Music Concert – once a month, Old Leake Community Centre Furlongs Lane, Please call for dates. Tel 01205 870 983 or 01205 363 757
Have your say on our Preferred Sites for new housing, employment and other development in South East Lincolnshire As part of a new Local Plan for South East Lincolnshire (the areas of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council), we would like to know your views on our Preferred Sites for development over the next 20 years The South East Lincolnshire Local Plan is being produced by Boston Borough Council, South Holland District Council and Lincolnshire County Council working in partnership and will guide the development and use of land in the area up until 2036.
All are welcome to attend any of the venues shown below to talk about any town, village or site in the Plan area.
Production of the Local Plan is moving towards its final stages and we are now consulting on our Preferred Sites for development. The consultation period will run until Friday 12 August 2016 and there are still a number of ‘drop-in’ sessions to come across the area.
n Sites for future business use to assist in the creation of 17,000 jobs that will be needed in South East Lincolnshire
Residents and business representatives are being invited to come along and have their say on our Preferred Sites for new housing, employment and other development to take place over the next 20 years.
The Local Plan identifies a need to plan for: n 18,000 new dwellings across the area
n New primary and secondary school provision in Boston, Spalding and other settlements This is the last chance you will have to comment on the prospective location of such development.
Come along and have your say You can find out more about the Preferred Sites for development, and give your views, at the following drop-in sessions: Friday 29 July
Wyberton
Parish Hall, London Road
Tuesday 2 August
Gedney Hill
Memorial Hall, Hill Gate
Wednesday 3 August Pinchbeck
Library, Knight Street
Friday 5 August
Sutton Bridge Curlew Centre, Bridge Road
Monday 8 August
Surfleet
Village Hall, Station Road
All events will be taking place between 3.30pm - 7.30pm with the exception of the Spalding South Holland Centre event which will take place between 11am - 3pm
The Policies Map Insets - which indicate our Preferred Sites for development are available to inspect on our website: www.southeastlincslocalplan.org, at each council’s offices or at any of the area’s libraries. Cllr Peter Bedford, current Chairman of the South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee, said: “This chance to comment on the Preferred Sites proposed in the Local Plan is perhaps the most important as it is the last opportunity before it is re-drafted in preparation for its final version for examination by a planning inspector. Take the opportunity to get involved in whatever way you can.”
Let us know what you think… You still have time to comment on the Preferred Sites for development: n
Online via our consultation portal at: www.southeastlincslocalplan.org/consultation
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By completing a comments form available to pick up from either council’s offices, any of the area’s libraries or one of our consultation events
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In writing: South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR
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By email: southeastlincslocalplan@sholland.gov.uk
We need to hear from you by 5pm on Friday 12 August 2016 to ensure your views count Responses to this consultation will be taken into consideration in finalising the proposed Publication Local Plan. There will be permanent exhibitions at Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding PE11 2XE and at Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, PE21 8QR throughout the consultation period during normal office hours.
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