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Welcome to the August issue

All I have heard for the last few weeks is ‘rain, rain, go away’. Whilst we’ve had some warm days it still doesn’t feel like summer has truly arrived….it better hurry up!

I cannot believe we have just celebrated my daughter’s second birthday. Time flies past so quickly when there are little ones whizzing around your feet. We visited and stayed over at CBeebies Land which was brilliant, we all had a great couple of days, even dodging the showers.

Back to this months magazine – we offer advice on getting holiday ready, we look at tasty treats for the BBQ when the sunshine finally makes an appearance. We also talk about fencing options for your garden and we talk about taking time out as parents.

Annette from The Village Midwives discusses the seasons of motherhood and how to weather them. Finally we explore the traditional seaside at Skegness.

Well, for now, all that’s left for me to say is enjoy the summer holidays and catch up next month!

Hayley

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News

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Lifeline transport service needs your help A lifeline service for borough residents has thrown out its own lifeline appeal. Boston Community Transport is appealing for more volunteer drivers after a shortage has led to it not being able to meet all transport requests.

Currently 543 people are registered to use the crucially-important service – many socially isolated, vulnerable and older people, who do not have access to public transport, cannot afford a taxi or simply do not want to leave their homes without a trusted, friendly, familiar face to pick them up.

But the normal team of 11 drivers is down to seven because of illness and one driver expecting a baby.

Angela Gould, Office Manager, Boston Community Transport, said: “This week alone we have had to turn away 15 trips and, in total, 33 for the month, which we hate to do as we want to assist as many people as we can.”

Anyone wishing to volunteer their services as a driver can contact Angela on 01205 360183 or email her at office@bostonct.org.uk They will be invited to attend an interview and a DBS check and

driving licence check will be carried out.

Volunteers must hold a full, clean, driving licence, have fully comprehensive insurance and a roadworthy, clean vehicle and the ability to assist people in and out of the car if need be, and on occasion push a wheelchair, plus be kind and friendly. No formal qualifications are required.

The drivers receive 45p per mile, which starts and finishes at their homes.

Residents are charged 60p a mile, which starts and finishes at the driver’s house to cover their expenses, with 15p goes towards the charity’s running costs. There is a minimum charge of £5 for a journey of up to nine miles.

Boston Community Transport was founded in May, 2004, to pick passengers up from their homes and take them to where they want to go to, in and out of the county, wait at no extra charge and drive them back home again. This could be for a doctor, dentist or hospital appointment, a trip for shopping, to visit family or other social reasons.

Customers call the office where arrangements are made for them.

Angela said: “The drivers get a sense of giving

back to the community. Many of our drivers are older and retired, some are home alone and love the interaction they get with the customers. We also have a young lady driver who is improving her English by speaking to more people while driving them around the county.”

The Long Ride Home Sleaford golfers raise over £16,000 for LIVES cycling over 400 miles in 4 days Last month, at the beginning of May 2019, ten golfers with a combined age of almost 700 cycled

Members of the Saturday 9ers, from Sleaford Golf Club, smashed their £5k fundraising target and

over 400 miles in just three days, to raise money for LIVES.

raised an incredible £16,467.10 for Lincolnshire charity, LIVES. They

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cycled from Truro in Cornwall to Heckington, Lincolnshire in memory of their golfing buddy, Andy ‘Stix’ Thomas.

Former RAF bandsman, Andy, (pictured right), died suddenly aged just 51, in 2018, despite the valiant efforts of LIVES first responders to save his life.

Cycling golfer, Rob Cumming, said: “We wanted to do something to celebrate Andy’s life; hence the charity cycle ride from his place of birth to his adopted Lincolnshire home, plus other fundraising activities for LIVES, seemed a fitting tribute.”

“We’ve witnessed how those first few minutes can make all the difference,” added Rob. The money they’ve raised will support over 700 Community First Responders and Medics across Lincolnshire, who volunteer their time to attend 999 medical emergencies.

Nikki Silver, CEO at LIVES said: “We are extremely grateful for this fantastic donation.

The efforts of those who took part in the cycle ride is incredible, and the amount they’ve raised will make a real difference to LIVES and the people of Lincolnshire.”

Cubs told ‘be proud and well done’

A cub pack from Boston has attracted much praise after members took part in a town litter pick.

The 5th Boston (St

badges. Parents were invited to join in, and leant a helping hand.

The cubs met at the Norfolk Street entrance

Botolphs) pack took part in the clean-up for part of their Community Impact and World Challenge

to Central Park, split into small groups, and slowly walked back to their HQ on Castle Street, covering

as many of the side streets as they could.

Akela, Jayne Maddy, said “During the pick, all of our groups said that some members of the public stopped and said thank you to them, and congratulated them for doing it, which was a lovely boost.

“The cubs were very surprised at the amount of rubbish they collected in just over an hour, and were horrified at the amount of cigarette ends that were chucked in the gutters. I don’t think we have any future smokers in our cub pack!”

A Facebook post about their endeavours attracted a host of “well done” messages, with many shaming litter louts and expressing sadness that picking litter up from the streets should be necessary.

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Rural Living Affects Health Report reveals people in Lincolnshire believe living in a rural county is a major barrier to consistent health and care.

More needs to be done to improve access to NHS services in Lincolnshire – according to hundreds of people who took part in a county-wide survey.

The findings, published in a report by the county’s independent health and care champion Healthwatch Lincolnshire, reveal many people are struggling to get to hospital appointments because of an increase in more distant NHS services, combined with the lack of good public transport and road links.

More than 400 residents, patients and their families shared over 800 views in ‘What Would You do?’ activities, which ran from March to April to encourage people in the county to share their views about how extra money from the Government should be spent on local NHS services.

The public were asked to give their views on improving local services; share their ideas on how people can live healthier lives and what improvements they think could be made to help people access services quickly.

One person told the Healthwatch team: “Lincolnshire is very rural, and care is very sketchy, some excellent, some not so much. We struggle to get an appointment at the GP surgery and it’s difficult accessing services. We feel second class citizens compared to the bigger towns. Why shouldn’t care be the same throughout the country?”

Another said: “It is not possible to travel more than 30 mins because of disability, pain and mobility issues. I was recently offered a quick appointment for cardiology, which was at a hospital over

one hour away, with no direct bus or train route to it.

“I had no one to drive me as it was an early morning appointment. I had no option but to arrange for a local hospital appointment, which took a further three months to get and that was an urgent referral because I keep falling and knocking myself and ending up in A&E!” Other findings from the report include: • People want to be treated ‘holistically’, not just condition or illness specific • Technology needs to be embraced and developed as a ‘world class’ facility but not assumed that everyone will participate • People want more information, advice and guidance about how to make better lifestyle choices and an affordable and supportive infrastructure to achieve this • People are accepting that some health services might be delivered further from home, but they definitely want their recovery, recuperation and ongoing healthcare support delivered locally (close to home with continuity of care) • Waiting times for appointments need to be reduced • Diagnosis and test results needs to be much quicker • Services need to be much more visually joined up, this also includes ‘strategies’ from any of our statutory bodies that impact on the local population.

Sarah Fletcher, Chief Executive at Healthwatch Lincolnshire, said: “The Government is investing an additional £20 billion a year in the NHS as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. We were asked to help find out what local people thought was the best way for the NHS in Lincolnshire to invest in the right services as part of this plan.”

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info@simplybosto I have my fingers (and toes) crossed for another gold for Boston following the visit by the Royal Horticultural Society in-bloom judges.

Whatever the result – it would be brilliant for Boston to get a fifth gold on the trot – I am in awe of the team for working so hard throughout the year to give us the best chance of holding the title and for continuing to work hard for our town.

It takes a special kind of commitment and selfless act to turn out in all weathers, work on bended knees, with dirt under their nails and not even for their own gardens.

I cannot thank and praise our volunteers enough, who have come

Each month a different member of Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet writes about the issues which they have responsibility for. This month Cllr Chelcei Sharman, Town Centre and BTAC Liaison Portfolio Holder, Boston Borough Council talks about Boston in Bloom.

from all walks of life and now number in excess of 100. This demonstrates how they really care about our local environment, and helps make it better for all who live, visit, shop and work in Boston.

Together with partner agencies, such as Transported, North Sea Camp, Thistles and our own borough parks and grounds team they make a real difference to benefit all our lives. Ever since 2012, when Boston became involved with the in-bloom enterprise, they have made continuous improvements to the environment at all levels, not least the profusion of colourful plants and flowers, which, I think you can agree, brightens the place up.

n Boston in Bloom volunteers planting up raised beds at Boston Railway Station as part of the Gateway to Boston project.

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Over the years a committed team with brilliant leadership has evolved, involving children from local schools, other charitable groups and organisations and businesses, all with a common interest in helping make Boston better.

All the long-standing improvements are too numerous to mention, but some which come readily to mind are the wild flower meadows which we didn’t have before, numerous planters of all shapes and sizes all across town, clean-ups and improvements to Custom House Quay with its buoy, mast and flags, Doughty Quay and Pilgrims’ Patch, the garden created at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex and near the town centre B&M store, the art deco garden and sculpture in Central Park, the knot gardens and borders in the Stump grounds and the raised beds alongside the river near the police station. Volunteers have also worked hard cleaning the town bridge, at Witham Way Country Park, in Boston Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. Schools, such as Boston West Academy and Haven High, have worked hard to be involved and pubs have been able to enter their own local in-bloom competition.

This year’s efforts have included perennial plantings, urban pollinatorfriendly borders, preparations to mark Mayflower 400, “gateway to Boston” improvements at the railway station and plans for a maritime heritage tour of town featuring redundant Wash buoys which artists are working with.

The results will be announced early in the autumn. If there is any justice it will be a fifth gold and I

am confident the hard working and dedicated volunteers have done us proud and it will remain with us. Regardless of the result I am so thankful to our wonderful, dedicated team.

All of this complements the work the council and the Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) have been doing to improve public amenity areas. Play area improvements valued at £40,000 have been approved, to include a pirate ship for Woodville Road play area.

We have some beautiful open spaces around Boston and to be able to develop some of them further for our younger generation is fantastic.

A pirate ship will be a great new addition for all ages to enjoy and I know my children will certainly love to play on this when it is installed.

St John’s Park is to get musical play panels and goal posts and Shelton’s Field will receive a higher slide, four tower units with two bridges, a play-and-stay net and a crazy scrambler springer.

Shelton’s Field and Burgess Pit have been pictures of wildlife loveliness.

The area in Burgess Pit began life as a community orchard, and there are plums, pears, apples and damson, and the young fruit will be ready for picking and eating when they grow and ripen.

The addition of wild flower seeds has seen pollinator-insect friendly oxeye daisy, corncrake, buttercups and poppies and teasel, which h the birds love, flourish.

Again thank you to everyone for the continuous help and efforts for our town and let’s hope we gain the result we deserve this autumn.

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Advice

Pregnancy and Discrimination at Work “I’m 3 months pregnant and just beginning to show, so last week I thought I’d sit down with my manager and let them know before any speculation could take place. My manager was really happy for me, but this week I’ve been pulled aside and told they’re letting me go due to poor performance. I’ve worked here for 2 years and never had any negative feedback so I don’t understand. Could they be sacking me just for being pregnant? Is this legal?”

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been working for your employer, being fired because of pregnancy, or pregnancy-related issues, is automatically classed as unfair dismissal.

Although your employer said you were being sacked for poor performance, you’re right to be suspicious as this only came to light after you told your manager about your pregnancy. If your employer says your dismissal has nothing to do with you having a baby, you will need to prove that it was. You can ask your employer to send you written reasons for your dismissal.

As you have been employed for two years, your employer can only dismiss you for specified fair reasons, such as gross misconduct or persistent poor performance. Except in the most serious cases of gross misconduct, your employer will be expected to follow a fair process and show the dismissal was for a fair reason.

There are 2 ways you might be able to challenge your dismissal: • appealing through your employer’s appeal process • making a claim to an employment tribunal - if you have a genuine unfair dismissal claim and have worked for your employer for more than 2 years Before you appeal to your employer, you need to think carefully about whether you really want your job back. For most people, finding a new job as quickly as possible is the best way to move on from being dismissed.

If you were dismissed for an ‘automatically unfair’ reason or you were discriminated against, you can make a claim to a tribunal no matter how long you’ve worked for your employer.

You should contact your nearest Citizens Advice if you’re considering challenging your dismissal - an

adviser can help you work out if you have a genuine claim, and your chances of winning it.

Appealing your dismissal with your employer You can try speaking with your employer to see if they will consider other options, like extra training or completing a probationary period.

If you’re not comfortable speaking to your employer alone, you can get help from a trade union or other organisations. They can go to meetings with you and help negotiate with your employer.

If your company has an appeal process, you can formally appeal your dismissal. Check your intranet or staff handbook, or speak to HR to see what you need to do.

Start your appeal as soon as you can, as there’s a time limit if you later want to take legal action. The first step to legal action is a process called ‘early conciliation’ - you need to start it within 3 months less 1 day of the day you’re dismissed. If you’re running out of time, you can start early conciliation even if your appeal hasn’t finished.

Even if you win your appeal, returning to your job might not be the best outcome for you. For example it might be better to leave with a good reference than stay in a job where you don’t feel fairly treated.

Get help from Acas and ‘early conciliation’ If you’ve appealed or your employer doesn’t have an appeal process, you might be able to get help from an organisation called Acas.

They’ll see if your employer will agree to a free process called ‘early conciliation’ - a way to resolve disputes without going to a tribunal.

Get in touch with Acas as soon as you can - even if you don’t go through early conciliation, you need

to have notified Acas before you can make a tribunal claim.

You only have 3 months less a day from being dismissed to begin early conciliation or tell Acas you intend to make a tribunal claim.

You can fill in the form on the Acas website or call the Acas helpline to see if they can help with your situation.

Acas Website: http://www.acas.org.uk Early conciliation helpline: 0300 123 1122 Deciding if you should make a tribunal claim Taking your employer to a tribunal is the final way you can challenge your dismissal.

Tribunals can stressful, and you might not win your case.

Before making a claim, you need to have: • already notified Acas • got an early conciliation certificate from Acas You might get some compensation if the tribunal rules in your favour. Any compensation will usually be based on your weekly pay.

The tribunal will look at whether your employer acted reasonably under the law. For example, if your employer dismissed you for being aggressive, the tribunal will look to see if the decision to dismiss you was reasonable - not whether you were aggressive.

You only have 3 months less a day from being dismissed to begin early conciliation or tell Acas you intend to make a claim to an employment tribunal, so contact your nearest Citizens Advice straight away if you’re thinking about making a claim.

You’ll need to show the tribunal evidence that your employer didn’t have a fair reason for dismissing you.

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Mini Police

The Mini Police program is written and delivered in such a way as to encourage and promote children to engage in their communities and to be ambassadors for good citizenship. This is happening across the county on a daily basis, with our Mini Police (and other children) doing ‘above and beyond’ to make their small part of the world a better place, from offering stickers to children for awesome playground behavior to going out into their community and engaging with the public, delivering the knowledge they have gained from our Mini Police curriculum where it matters most – their community. This really came to light recently in Wainfleet near Skegness.

The River Steeping near Wainfleet burst its banks after more than double the average monthly rainfall fell in 3 days.

As a result, the RAF, Police, Fire & Rescue and other services pulled together and the flood was contained. Hundreds of residents were evacuated and properties were left under water. The local primary school, The Magdalen Church of England / Methodist Primary School was closed for a week as a result.

Pupils from the school, including some of our 8 Mini Police, volunteered to help with the flood recovery work, with some filling sandbags whilst others canoed (yes canoed) bottled water and supplies to residents trapped by floodwater.

I was privileged to join the Mini Police team with their local PCSO Jayne Richardson and teacher Mrs. Wood as the Mini Police had a day of community engagement during the recovery phase of the flooding. The Mini Police met and learnt about the flooding and the response from Environment Agency staff, learning how the flooding was stopped and the support available to the local

community. They had the opportunity to look at the resources available including CCTV and drones, giving them enough information to be able to inform others about what happened and what is going on in response to it. They were joined

by Assistant Chief Constable Shaun West and carried out a community litter pick, working with East Lindsay District Council to clean up any flood-related and general litter around the town.

The Mini Police also delivered crime prevention advice, providing ‘No Cold Calling’ stickers and information to residents. They were fantastic at explaining the issue and how to combat it. Mini Police also found time to call in at a local residential care home, dropping off some biscuits and treats donated to the town. It was fantastic to witness 9, 10 and 11 year old children explain in great detail what happened, what was done to stop it and how the town was recovering

as a result. Building these kinds of relationships based on trust and respect between generations is a vital part of our community engagement strategy, and it was amazing to witness.

The Magdalen Primary Mini Police were a fantastic example of community engagement, with them planning on assemblies to be able to share their learning with the rest of their school, making sure that all of the children (and therefore their families) were kept informed.

Our Lincolnshire Mini Police program is all inclusive, and it is great to celebrate and showcase the amazing work our teams do across the county. It all comes down to what can be done when a community pulls together, and I wanted to highlight how the Mini Police we have grown now form part of an amazing group of people out there with one message – ‘We are here to help’.

The Mini Police program in Lincolnshire is expanding – if you know of a school who may want to join the program, please email us: mini.police@lincs.pnn.police.uk and one of our team will be in touch.

Please follow us on our social media pages to keep up-to-date with where we are and what we are doing:

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She’s provided thousands of strangers with insightful and occasionally cutting insights to contemporary life’s most vexing questions. When she and Clem kiss at a party, Jane does not follow the advice she would give to her readers as Jolly: instead she plunges head-first into an affair. One that could jeopardise her friendships, her career, and even her life.

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Space Coding Tuesdays 2.00pm-3.00pm: 23rd July Launch your Rocket, 30th July Find the Alien, 20th August Build a Mars Rover, 27th Aug Return to Earth. Booking is advised.

Crafty Thursdays - 2.00pm-4.00pm Drop in, Staff led crafts 25th July Design a Nebula, 1st Aug make a Galaxy Jar, 15th Aug Make a Sun Hanger/Telescope, 22nd Aug Make a Space Ship, 29th Aug Make a Space Scene Monday 29th July 2.00pm-3.00pm Space Writers Workshop staff led space story writing. Booking is advised.

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In addition to the public we also supply to the trade. We are very competitive and will try to beat any other genuine quote. Contact us now for more information.

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Family Life BOSTON CLASSIC CAR CLUB’S 27th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW Sunday 11th August • Graves Park, Kirton PE20 1LR 10.30am until 4.3 0pm Admission - Ad ults £4 Accompanied Ch ildren under 14yrs. FR EE.

The Village Midwives

To everything there is a season….

PLEASE NOTE No public parking onsite, FREE shuttle bus from car park at Wyberton Sports & Social Club PE21 7BS. Please follow the signs. Details: 01205 369146

‘The Home Nursery has the children and their families at the heart of everything they do’ (Ofsted 2018) • Caring for children aged 0-11 years • After School and Holiday Clubs • Funding for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds • Sensory room and beautiful gardens

Book now for September 2019 47-49 High Street, Boston, Lincs PE21 8SP thehomenursery@aol.com www.thehomenursery.co.uk

Open: 7.30am -6.00pm Tiny Tots G roup every Tuesday 9.30 -11.30am

Open - 7.30am-6.00pm. - Tel - 01205 838154

Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire. PE20 1LD

First Class Facilities, Offering Outstanding Childcare At Affordable Prices 30 FREE FUNDED HOURS 2 & 3 YEAR OLD PLACES AVAILABLE “Children have Superb fun in this stimulating and extensively resourced learning environment. The inspiring and professional staff team at this vibrant setting offer children a Truly Memorable Early Years Experience within an environment as close to home as the nursery can possibly create. Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic practitioners enhance the delivery of the Educational Programmes through the imaginative and creative use of plentiful resources on offer.”

To arrange a visit please call; Sandra Goddard on 01205 725 018 www.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk

M

otherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It’s the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary and an act of infinite optimism.

I read somewhere today that it’s also one of life’s great contradictions. Loneliness and the need to be left alone, happy and exhausted, so ‘into it’ and so ‘over it’, so visionary and so withdrawn all at the same time. Until you’ve had a child, no one can prepare you for the vast array of emotions that you feel. Yes, they can tell you, and yes you can empathise what exhaustion feels like, but living the experience is the only way to turn your empathy into understanding. Even when you understand it, it’s not always easy to live with it or reconcile it with your new life as someone’s parent. You might love your children, but you might not want to have to deal with the baggage that brings with it. I like to think about motherhood (and life generally) in seasons. What I’ve realised is that every season will have both challenges and blessings unique to that season.

It is helpful (although easier said than done) to articulate the challenges and then choose to focus on the blessings.

One of the challenges of the baby/toddler years is frustration. You rise in the morning, get the house picked up, children fed, and by evening it’s all undone again.

If someone were to ask you, “What did you accomplish today?” your response might be, “Nothing … I just got through it.”

This sense of frustration caused by a lack of accomplishment is truly hard for those of us who are Type A

women. And it’s really hard if you have come home part-time or full-time from an exciting job where there is a sense of accomplishment.

Other common challenges of motherhood that we all feel are: • Staying connected with myself separate from my role as a mother.

• LETTING GO. Letting go of everything: ideas about time, ideas about achievement, ideas about perfection, ideas about motherhood.

• Filling each day. Loneliness.

Feeling like I’m doing enough to stimulate my baby.

• Fatigue. Not having the time and energy to care for myself.

• Isolation. Missing adult conversation.

• Motherhood can be lonely and overwhelming. There just isn’t enough support. It’s hard not living up to expectations.

• Knowing whose advice to take, what book to listen to.

• Knowing what to do with my baby, making sure that I’m stimulating him enough.

• Feeling like I’m fulfilling my duties as a Mum and staying at home: keeping the house tidy and cooking with a baby.

• Connecting with other “like” women. Smaller casual encounters are needed to form stronger bonds and make real friends.

Just like the seasons, all things change eventually.

Even when you feel you will be stuck in your current season forever, things will change.

The only constant in life and motherhood is change. As my grandmother used to say; this too will pass.

Love Annette xx

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BusinessFocus

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

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he cosy cottage built in 1882 sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (king, double & bunk) plus we have a cot for a baby. We welcome well behaved dogs and have tried to supply everything you will need for babies and pets - travel cot, high chair, baby monitor, dog crate, dog bowls etc.

On sunny days the south facing enclosed garden is a great place to relax with table and chairs as well as a BBQ. Or on those winter nights you can warm up in front of the open fire. There is also complementary wifi & parking to the rear of the property.

All prices include a full clean before and after your visit as well as linen and towels - you will just need your bikini and beach towels!

The Local Area Heacham became popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s.

North Beach has an amusement arcade, a cafe and a fish bar. There are also beach huts available for hire.

Both beaches have public toilet facilities. South Beach has its own cafe, which serves meals throughout the year and sells beach goods. It’s a 20-30 minute stroll along the promenade into Hunstanton where you will find an array of restaurants, amusements, fair rides, SeaLife Centre, swimming pool and much more.

The beaches at Heacham are situated on the east banks of The Wash; this means it is one of the few beaches in eastern

England where the sun sets over the sea instead of over the land.

Many say Heacham village is the largest village in the UK and has all the facilities you would need on your doorstep – Tesco Local, McColls, Indian restaurant, Fish and Chip shop, cycle hire, 3 pubs and the Coasthopper bus route stops just 30 seconds from the front door if you do not wish to travel by car to see all the sights of the coast.

Pollywiggle Cottage is always well reviewed and every tripadvisor rating is either 4 or 5 stars! Here’s what our guests say: “Stayed for 4 nights in April with 13 month old daughter and our dog. Perfect little cottage in a handy location.

Well equipped for babies, with high chair, travel cot, video monitor, black out blind and even toys! Shops, bakery, butchers, Indian/Chinese/ chippy takeaways all in walking distance as is the beach. Handy to have its own parking (all be it a bit tight for two cars). Nice safe enclosed garden for the dog and dog bowls & blankets provided. We even got amazing weather! Thank you.”

“We have just returned from another wonderful weekend at the beautiful Pollywiggle cottage. We found the owners really have thought of everything you may need to make the stay feel like home from home. If your traveling with children they have all the essentials and more! There’s a toy box in the children’s room which kept our 3 entertained for hours. A baby monitor, stair gates, blackout blind, bed

rail.. you name it, it’s there!

They even have the fur babies covered too with dog bowls, crates and balls!

The cottage is very clean and tastefully decorated. We loved having the open fire roaring away on a cold winter evening!

It really is the perfect place to warm up and relax with a glass of wine after a chilly afternoon walking on the beach.

There are a few pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance. We can highly recommend the Spice garden for an evening meal and the Bushel and Strike for a pint. The Bushel is very dog friendly and has a children’s playground.

We would highly recommend a stay here and hope to return in the summer.”

“Second stay at the property.

It’s just so cosy and lovely.

Great location and the owner is very friendly and helpful.

Perfect for a break away with your dogs. Quiet comfortable and clean :-) planning to go back next year too. Love it Thanks for the goody bags too much appreciated and really made it extra special!”

“Lovely cottage with all the cosy extras (log fire/ blankets/ lighting ) with modern touches.

Very clean and well-kept and with a parking space at the rear, with plenty more road parking close by. It is within walking distance of a number of pubs and beaches. Sleep 2 x Doubles and Bunk (3 Bedrooms) Welcoming for all ages and 2 fur babies.. (dogs). I will be returning again in the new year. Nice to find a clean wellpresented accommodation that makes you feel like it is “home from home”.

Prices start from just £375 for a week and £282 for a short break. If you would like to book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk, call 01406 373718/07736 447580 or you can find us online: www.holidaylettings.co.uk/ rentals/heacham/7147503 | facebook: pollywigglecottageheacham | www.heachamcottage.co.uk 14 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

Pollywiggle

Cottage

Where Memories are Made

Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham available for short breaks and holidays.

• Beach Nearby • Open Fire • 3 Bedrooms • Sleeps up to 6 • Golf Nearby • Family Friendly

• Pets welcome • Private, enclosed garden • BBQ • Free Wifi • Off Road Parking • Tripadvisor rated Excellent

Prices start from just £375 for a week and £282 for a short break. To book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk or you can find us online.

Reserve your dates with just £100 deposit

01406 373718 07736 447580

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Family Life

Time Out For Parents Babies and children, young and old, are allconsuming. It’s easy to lose track of yourself, not to mention your relationship. But it’s a pretty safe bet it took two to bring your baby into the world, and the two of you need to nurture yourselves as well as your youngster. Sure, for those early few months, you’re in a baby bubble – and rightly so. The last thing you probably feel like doing is leaving your fledgling, especially if you’re nursing. You’ll know when the time is right. And when you feel ready, you’re spoilt for choice!

Let’s focus on parents of older ones first. How about a nice evening meal out, just the two of you, or with friends? A restaurant that is significant to you both as a couple, like the venue of your first date or marriage proposal maybe? Older children are more likely to lay in (at least until 6am!), making a meal out and then even a drink or two afterwards something to consider. A stay in a hotel

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or nice B&B could be on the cards if you speak to your babysitter nicely. Catch a show/band/sports event, or just enjoy a city break and a scenery change. Spas offer some wonderful treatments and pampering packages for couples. What better way to reconnect than being totally relaxed? Are you able to persuade your sitter to stay the course for a couple of nights, so you can have a mini break or rent a cottage as a couple?

Some of your unmarried friends may be embarking on stag or hen weekends. As long as your partner is happy to take on childcare duties for the duration, you’re good to go – and have a great time!

If your littlies are loath to let you leave for long, or you have no one to look after them, could you catch a couple of hours together when they are at nursery? Maybe watch a matinee? Lunch at one of our lovely local restaurants or pubs? Afternoon tea

out is a great way to spend quality time together, enjoy eating delicious treats and to reconnect as a couple. Even an hour spent with your significant other, chatting over coffee and cake, can be just the job. If you’re both into exercise, how about working out together for an hour or so? You can be back before your baby (big or small!) has a chance to miss you.

You had a life before you became a mum, and it’s really important to rediscover your old self, your relationship with your significant other, and also with your friends. Take it from two partners in crime (read: middle-aged sisters and mums of a boy and a girl each), who rediscovered their love of watching live bands together when their kids hit school age, and their husbands offered to take over childcare duties during their weekend road trips. Time spent with your children is precious and a blessing – even more so when you’ve had a bit of time to yourself.

Gates open at 10am

Entry Adults £5 Children £1

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7th & 8th Septe mber

Trade & Craft stalls available No catering

www.bickersteamshow.co.uk in aid of St Swithuns Church

Medieval Tournament

Unmissable events in Vancouver Quarter, King’s Lynn this summer!

On Saturday July 27th, we are celebrating all things Mini Beast for the third year running. Families are invited to come along and take part in our annual trail, as well as create and decorate their very own bug hotel! This year we have also asked our friends at Rent-a-Beast to come down and help us learn all about Mini Beasts and how to care for them!

The event starts at 10am and will run through to 3pm on Broad Street in the Centre. This is our big family FREE event to kick off the summer of fun at the Vancouver Quarter. This year we are starting our Summer Holiday Club, a series of five book-in workshops were children are invited to come and learn a variety of skills from pirate magic to circus tricks! Keep an eye on our webpage and social media for more information.

SUNDAY 18TH AUGUST 2019 “Our 17th Year Anniversary Tournament” Featuring Birds of Prey, Medieval Riding Skills Hot and cold food available.

See The Knights of Northcote take up the lances and swords in this exciting fundraising event of medieval chivalry.

Mounted falconry, equestrian vaulting, horse archery, dog displays. A fantastic family fun day out.

Admission is £5 Adults £3.50 Child/Senior (Pay on the gate - free parking) Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a leash.

More info or to book a stall please contact us on 07899 815960 Northcote Heavy Horse Centre, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5PS

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!

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Don’t miss the UKs largest JCB Young Drivers Zone, bounce on the 120m2 suspended Skynet, then try your luck at Gold Panning and Dino Golf. Take it easy at Springy’s Beach, or take a ride on the miniature train and land train. Grab a bite to eat at Springy’s Diner – serving great American classics!

NEW 2019 FOR GREAT VALUE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP! THE FUN DOESN’T HAVE TO STOP AFTER ONE VISIT! VISIT springfieldsadventureland.co.uk

Mini Beast Make a mini beast hotel, take part in the trail and meet some of our minibeast friends!

33 Broad Street 27th

July

Adventure Land, Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure Camel Gate, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 6EU Tel: 01775 723909

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Health & Beauty

Be Safe in The Sun If you’re heading to the sun over the summer then taking precautions in the heat iis vital. Here is what the NHS has to say about sunburn, suncreams and SPFs.

Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Sunburn does not just happen on holiday. You can burn in the UK, even when it’s cloudy.

There’s no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun’s harmful effects.

Aim to strike a balance between protecting yourself from the sun and getting enough vitamin D from sunlight.

Sun safety tips Spend time in the shade when the sun is strongest. In the UK, this is between 11am and 3pm from March to October. Make sure you: • spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm • make sure you never burn • cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses • take extra care with children

• use at least factor 30 sunscreen What factor sunscreen (SPF) should I use?

Do not rely on sunscreen alone to protect yourself from the sun.

Wear suitable clothing and spend time in the shade when the sun’s at its hottest.

When buying sunscreen, the label should have: • a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 to protect against UVB • at least 4-star UVA protection UVA protection can also be indicated by the letters “UVA” in a circle, which indicates that it meets the EU standard.

Make sure the sunscreen is not past its expiry date. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of 2 to 3 years.

Do not spend any longer in the sun than you would without sunscreen.

What are the SPF and star rating?

The sun protection factor, or SPF, is a measure of the amount of ultraviolet B radiation (UVB) protection.

SPFs are rated on a scale of 2 to 50+ based on the level of protection they offer, with 50+ offering the strongest form of UVB protection.

The star rating measures the amount of ultraviolet A radiation (UVA) protection. You should see a star rating of up to 5 stars on UK sunscreens. The higher the star rating, the better.

The letters “UVA” inside a circle is a European marking. This means the UVA protection is at least a third of the SPF value and meets EU recommendations.

Sunscreens that offer both UVA and UVB protection are sometimes called broad spectrum..

How to apply sunscreen Most people do not apply enough sunscreen.

As a guide, adults should aim to apply around: • 2 teaspoons of sunscreen if you’re just covering your head, arms and neck

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• 2 tablespoons if you’re covering your entire body while wearing a swimming costume If sunscreen is applied too thinly, the amount of protection it gives is reduced.

If you’re worried you might not be applying enough SPF30, you could use a sunscreen with a higher SPF. If you plan to be out in the sun long enough to risk burning, sunscreen needs to be applied twice: • 30 minutes before going out • just before going out Sunscreen should be applied to all exposed skin, including the face, neck and ears, and head if you have thinning or no hair, but a widebrimmed hat is better.

Sunscreen needs to be reapplied liberally and frequently, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

This includes applying it straight after you have been in water, even if it’s “water resistant”, and after towel drying, sweating or when it may have rubbed off.

It’s also recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, as the sun can dry it off your skin.

Keeping Your Independence In Your Own Home

H

elen’s Independence Assistance is a caring, helpful, one to one service for elderly and persons living with disabilities.

I provide practical everyday help assisting you to maintain your independence, for as long as possible, in your own home.

Advocate for combating loneliness, reducing stress and worry, thus preventing the need to disrupt the lives of others, to sustain an independent, full and happy life.

Services provided • Help to access the community at any time.

• Help walking the dog or looking after pets.

• Assistance getting to and from appointments.

• Help with shopping or shop on your behalf.

• Bespoke assistance to meet your individual needs.

• Assistance with accessing social events, activities or interests.

• A trip out for a change of scene – garden centre,

seaside, or city.

• Help getting together with friends, family or for a special occasion.

• Assistance and company on short trips or holidays.

• Combat loneliness with regular friendly and caring company for tea and a chat.

• Practical assistance running a home, paying bills, running errands, making phone calls, help to access the internet or make arrangements on your behalf • Accept referrals from other family members (receiver for the booking must give concent).

• I have a lovely spacious car with plenty of room for a folding wheel chair or walking aids (individuals must be able to self transfer, support available but lifting not permitted)

Only £15 per hour Loyalty and Recommend a Friend cards available for savings of 50% (Terms and conditions apply)Fully insured, DBS cleared (police checked), years of experience, qualified in care, Safeguarding Adults and children, Infection Prevention and Control and Basic Life Support for peace of mind for you and your family.

Helen’s Independence Assistance Do you want to continue to live an independent life in your own home?

Do you need to ask friends neighbours or family to help you, or have nobody to call on?

Keep your independence by calling:

07973 43 77 99

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Reliance Plumbing Established 1995

Based in Boston covering all of Lincolnshire

Our Services

S Bathrooms full Installation or Replacement S Wall and floor tiling S Hot water cylinders S Water Softener Installation S Dish washer/washing machine installation S Replacement showers / cartridges S Ball valve replacement S Blocked drains Professional and reliable service, close customer S All other plumbing works liaison and a high standard of workmanship.

S No job too small www.relianceplumbing.co.uk

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To w n a n d C o u n t r y M o b i l i t y Your one stop shop for all your mobility needs!

scooters and stairlifts Suppliers of boot scooters, road scooters, portable scooters.

Scooters from £299 Stair lifts new and re-conditioned from £799 fitted.

30a Market Place, Boston, Lincs. PE21 6EH t: 01205 362444

We can deliver YOUR leaflets to local residents! Costing as little as £30 +VAT per 1000!

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HOLDINGHAM GRANGE, SLEAFORD Brand new purpose built luxurious 64 bed residential and nursing home

• Ist class residential and nursing care • Home from home environment • Purpose built to industry leading standards

Residents benefit from access to generous lounges and communal gardens, plus on-site: • Hairdressing Salon • Cinema • Bistro

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact

Or visit our website

Hazel Whittaker on: 01529

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Day's out in Skegness

With the weather now improving, where can you go in and around Skegness for a good day out?

Natureland Seal Sanctuary Natureland is well known for rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned and injured seal pups that become stranded on Lincolnshire beaches.

Visitors can see the seals at various stages of their rehabilitation and hear about the rescue work at feeding times.

But Natureland isn’t just about the seals! There are lots more beautiful and amazing animals.

Watch the amusing antics of the penguins, be amazed by the tropical butterflies, squirm at the reptiles and creepy crawlies, feed the goats in the Pets Corner and marvel at the beautiful tropical fish in the Aquarium. Open from 10am daily.

Feed the seals, penguins and baby seals at 11:30am and 3pm.

Gibraltar Point Gibraltar Point is a dynamic stretch of unspoilt coastline running southwards from the edge of Skegness to the mouth of the Wash.

Gibraltar Point impresses by its sheer scale and diversity of wildlife but to appreciate it fully you need to see it in different seasons.

In summer, little terns may be seen fishing in the shallows and skylarks are in full song above the purple haze of the saltmarshes.

Fantasy Island Fantasy Island bring you loads of rides and attractions for all ages as well as Europe’s largest seven day market selling fashion, gifts and toys, home and garden items and electricals. There are also two themed bars and regular shows by resident entertainers and special guest artists.

Skegness Stadium The stadium has events all year round – check their website for dates and details (www.skegnessstadium.info). Over Easter you can

Dobsons Windmill & Heritage Centre (Burgh le Marsh) Enjoy a visit and take a step back in time at Burgh le Marsh Heritage On Your Marques Centre and Dobsons’ Mill, giving ‘On Your Marques’ is a fascinating you the rare opportunity to tour a collection of model vehicles and working windmill. The windmill, a motor racing memorabilia covering Grade 1 listed building is unique the many aspects of motoring in the fact that it is one of the few history from the world of Formula remaining examples of a left handed 1, GT Racing, Rallying, Indycar and mill and still contains much of its Supercars! original equipment.

The collection is housed in a barn Free guided tours are given that was converted for the sole by knowledgeable and friendly purpose of displaying it to the public. volunteers of the Burgh le Marsh ads.qxp_Layout 1 14/05/2019 09:10 Page 9 Inside the displays are bright and Wind-mill Heritage Group and vary colourful. Around 4500 models are in length with a maximum of up to 2 presented each season with some hours. Children especially find the new displays and guest collections windmill fascinating, for the disabled constructed over the winter. visitor and those who find stairs see motorbike stunt teams, stock car and banger racing and monster truck car crushing.

Hardy’s Animal Farm (Ingoldmells) Hardys Animal Farm is a great day out in over 7 acres of Lincolnshire countryside yet just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach, with loads of things to do and animals for you to meet feed and make friends with.

It’s a great day out, whatever the weather!

You can see pigs being born in our specially glazed breeding unit, feed the goats, cattle and many other animals allowing the children to learn about modern farming and interact with animals in a safe and fun environment. We also have baby Lambs, Goats, Cows and Chicks being born throughout the year.

There is plenty of space for the kids to run off energy in adventure playgrounds, while you can relax in award winning tearooms with a hot drink or a bite to eat. Then if the weather is good, you can all go on a relaxing Cart Ride around the Farm with either Gemma our Shire Horse or Fergie the Tractor.

With a giant outdoor play fort, and the new Haystacks Indoor Playbarn, there is plenty to do come rain or shine.

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a problem there is a visual guided tour available to view in the Granary visitor centre. There is ample free car parking shared with the Windmill Restaurant.

Willow Farm Holidays Willow Farm are passionate about ponies. They welcome children on Riding Holidays where they stay with us as part of our family to look after, ride, care for and compete a pony as their own for a week. They can also help with other animals, watch chicks hatch and even learn to milk a goat if they wish.

They also run Riding Lessons on evenings and weekends for adults and children wanting to have a go or improve their horse riding skills

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The Moss Man The Moss Man has been operating in the Skegness and Louth areas for over three years now and has built up a large customer base.

With our newest operator, Adam, we now cover Boston, Woodhall Spa and Spilsby areas.

We are based in Sloothby near Skegness, Lincolnshire. Through being in the building trade for many years we realised that keeping block paving weed and moss free is a real problem. For years pressure washing has been the only real option, although a wire brush with a long handle is also useful if you have the time.

Neither of these options kill the weeds or moss however, they simply remove the top greenery. In the case of the weeds it leaves the roots intact ready for regrowth and in the case of the moss any spores left behind have a nice damp environment to thrive.

Pressure washing can also remove the sand which the blocks are laid on making your blocks drop and causing untold damage to your driveway which, in turn, could lead to having it re-laid.

We kill the weeds and treat the moss and

algae. We make sure the weeds have been killed at the root before brushing all the debris from between the block work. After all debris is removed we treat the surface to remove any algae left on the blocks. This will keep the surface of your blocks clean. We then re-treat the block paving every three months to help control the regrowth. As I’m sure you’re aware unless the blocks are maintained the weeds and moss will keep returning.

We clean your drive from only £99.00. then going forward we maintain it from only £29.99 every three months. It’s cheaper than getting your windows cleaned.

We are now also treating roofs without standing on them or upsetting your neighbours.

If you’ve got a new roof or driveway or have recently had them cleaned, don’t let them get back to their old state

again. Let us maintain that fresh look so you don’t have to worry.

We are fully qualified and insured for your piece of mind.

If your roof or drive is green and you want it clean call the Moss Man for an eco-friendly gleam!

Call 01754 761606 for a quote today or email adam@themossman.co.uk

01507 463336 (Head office) 01754 761606 (Boston area) We don’t just clean your block paving...

we MAINTAIN it!!

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No more back breaking scraping joints No more dirt splashed everywhere No more re-sanding No high water bills No more blocked drains from sand washed off your drive

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NEW ROOF CLEANING SERVICES

• No pressure washing, no broken tiles.

• We don’t upset your neighbours by spraying dirty water all over their property • Your neighbours will love our service as much as you will • If your roof is green and you want it clean, call the Moss Man for an eco-friendly gleam

£99 www.themossman.co.uk

“NO MORE PRESSURE WASHING!”

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Butlin’s Skegness At some 160 acres and more than 80 years old, Butlin’s Skegness is the biggest and oldest of the brands three seaside resorts – and the team working at Skegness would say it’s the best too!

Just north of the town of Skegness in Ingoldmells, the resort was the first opened

by Sir Billy Butlin in 1936 – his vision of guests having their own accommodation with entertainment, swimming, fairground and dining all for one price revolutionised the British seaside holiday.

At a cost of some £100,000, the Skegness resort originally catered for 1,000 people with 600 chalets that had the benefits of electricity and running water – luxuries for holiday accommodation in the 30s!

During World War II, the camp was subject to a short military occupation when it served as a Naval training base and became known as HMS Royal Arthur – it reverted back to being a holiday resort in 1946.

Continued investment and growth now

means the Skegness resort of 2019 caters for more than 500,000 guests each year and is operational for 50 weeks of the year.

So, what can day visitors to Butlin’s Skegness enjoy?

Two of the key elements of Sir Billy’s original plan – swimming and a traditional fairground – are still at the heart of the resort today.

The Splash Waterworld at Skegness was totally refurbished and extended in 2013.

With flumes, splash pools, special sections for families and younger swimmers and an outdoor fountain area for those hot summer days, Splash Waterworld is always hugely popular with guests of all ages.

The traditional fairground is clearly visible as you drive into the resort, and rides such as the carousel and the new chair o plane ride allow youngsters and their parents to share great fun times together.

Of course, every Butlin’s fairground includes dodgem cars – Sir Billy Butlins first brought them to the UK in the 30s – and guests can

At a cost of some £100,000, th e Skegness resort originally catered for 1,000 people wi th 600 chalets that had th e benefi ts of electrici ty and running water – luxuries for holiday accommodation in th e 30s! still enjoy the fun of this fairground classic today.

There is plenty more for day visitors to enjoy: a good tip is to head for the Skyline Pavilion at the heart of the resort, where shows featuring the likes of the Teletubbies, Mr Men Little Miss and Butlin’s own Skyline Gang will delight the youngsters.

With an ice cream parlour, restaurants and bars, a day visit to Butlin’s Skegness has got everything covered – and remember, it’s even got its own very sandy beach!

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Food Matters BBQ season is here!

Lamb kofta kebabs Ingredients Makes: 8 kofta kebabs: • 900g lean minced lamb • 2 onions, finely chopped • 15g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped • 25g fresh coriander, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon ginger paste • 1 tablespoon chilli paste • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 teaspoons ground coriander • 2 teaspoons paprika • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 2 teaspoons salt • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 8 skewers

Method: 1 In a large bowl, mix minced lamb, onions, mint, coriander, ginger paste and chilli paste. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2 Shape 1/8th of the lamb mixture into sausages around skewers. Make sure the meat is spread to an even thickness. Refrigerate until you are ready to cook.

3 Preheat barbecue for high heat.

4 Brush grate liberally with oil and arrange skewers on barbecue. Cook for 10 minutes or until well done, turning as needed to brown evenly.

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Method: 1 Mix meats with onion, sauce, crumbs and egg, then shape into patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes (you can even prepare them earlier in day and leave till ready to use, though cover with cling film if leaving longer to prevent moisture loss).

2 Heat BBQ and turn to low heat (if using gas), and cook for about 6 or 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

3 Warm pitta or buns in the oven and prepare the tomatoes, lettuce and onion for the burger.

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There’s a new kid on the block!

Natural wood has long been the preeminent material for residential landscape fencing. Easy to cut and assemble, widely available, and relatively affordable, wood fencing can be adapted to just about any landscape style and is a relatively easy material for DIYers to work with. Its natural appeal has made wood the first choice for most homeowners for many years. But recent years have seen a newly manufactured contender enter the arena. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic is a petroleum-based product that has a variety of uses in the building trades, and one of its recent adaptations is for landscape fencing materials.

Products Made from the same plastic that is used in white plastic plumbing pipes, PVC is gradually becoming widely used in fencing materials. Some DIY stores now stock PVC fencing components as well as preassembled panels in a limited range of colours.

The first PVC fences were simple white plastic panels with shiny surfaces—not very natural looking— but additional colours have now been introduced, including brown wood tones. Some PVC fencing is now even textured to resemble wood. These days, nearly any fencing style can be constructed in PVC. A point-by-point comparison between PVC and traditional wood will help you decide if PVC is the right option for your fence.

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Appearance Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and nowhere is this truer than with landscape fences. Most people will find real wood to be more attractive than PVC plastic fencing, thanks in large part to wood’s flexibility. Wood is an adaptable material that can be left to weather naturally, or it can be stained or painted however you want. A wood fence can be custom-built to make it quite unique to your landscape, and it can readily be adapted to uneven building sites.

Vinyl, on the other hand, tends to look best where it tries to mimic the look of a traditional white-painted fence, but even here it is hard to fully overcome the artificial look.

Older vinyl fences and less expensive new products have a shiny surface that looks somewhat artificial. As PVC fences weather, the shininess may give way to a chalky coating that dulls the look of the fence. It is hard to get a “designer” look when building with mass-produced PVC panels.

One advantage that PVC owns is that its colour will not change and it will not require repainting, as does wood.

Except for dirt and moss, white PVC fencing will stay white, year after year after year.

Of course, this can also be a drawback—once you’ve installed your PVC fence, you are stuck with its appearance and colour for its lifetime. Unlike wood, PVC cannot

be easily painted a different colour if you want to change its appearance.

Some of PVC’s liabilities are gradually being removed as manufacturers offer additional colours and have now introduced textures into their products. And add-on features like lattice panels and shaped post caps are making PVC fences a bit less utilitarian than they once were.

One option if you want a betterlooking fence that still has some of the advantages of vinyl is a wood-composite fence. Made from the same blend of wood fibres and plastic resins as used in synthetic decking, these fence products are very durable and stable. However, wood-composite fencing is not cheap—expect to pay at least twice as much as for a PVC or wood fence.

Ease of Installation Both wood and vinyl fences typically come out better when installed by a professional fence company. For any type of fence, digging post holes and setting posts

is a very difficult task. Typically fence posts should be buried to at least one-third of their length. After that, the posts must be set in concrete.

Multiply this task by 20 fence posts, and you can see why so many homeowners hand this job off to a fencing contractor.

But if you are a dedicated DIYer, vinyl fencing is actually a bit easier to work with than wood, since the posts and panels are considerably lighter than wood posts and panels. Many PVC fence products are designed for easy assembly, with posts that are notched to accept rails and matching panel brackets available.

As with any large project, working slowly and in discrete stages will make the work easier. Plan to take your time, and be especially diligent in the layout and when installing the posts.

Remember that both wood and vinyl fencing installations can sometimes require planning approval so always speak to the local planning office before committing to a large job.

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Reserve your space, Call Jayne07805 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 – 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 07710 444662 8.00pm - 8.45pm Zumba, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. £3 per session.

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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

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Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Boston Stump (Cotton Chapel) T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen Road.

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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.

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Clubs, Groups & Classes and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café).

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 1.30pm -3.30pm Short Health Walk - The Evergeens, School Lane Butterwick: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 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 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

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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 10am -12pm Boston writers group, every fortnight. White Hart Hotel, Glass Room, Mr Dolby – 01205 360686 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 1:30pm - 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 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 7pm - 8pm Track Running, PRSA, Boston Triathlon Club, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 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, (twice monthly), New Life Centre, 25 Mareham Lane, Sleaford, NG34 7JP 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

v 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 1pm -3pm Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job club New Life Community Church in Kirton (Main Road A16 - PE20 1QJ) Tel Carol Lidgett on 07704695870 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 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: 07737064128 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 Royal Arena. T: 07737 064128 7:30pm - 8:30pm Boston Triathlon Club, Swimming Saturday Prsa 9:am - 10:30am Adult and Junior Cycling & Running, Geoff Moulder, Craig Oliver 01205 363141 7.30pm – 10.00pm, Wrangle Youth Club, Wrangle Youth Centre (PE22 9DL).

T: Jayne 07751 051862 or Jason 07943 512636 7.30pm, Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton.

T: 01205 460459

v Saturday

Wills Roller disco at Peter Paine Performance Centre. Now open every Saturday, times vary please look at our Facebook page or Call 07501128832 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 - 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 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Shodfriar’s Hall (above the Café).

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

v 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 6pm Sunday Sound Bathing & relaxation every month at Boston Body Hub call Debbie on 01205 837172 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 363757

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