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Welcome to the June issue Summer is most definitely here, what a glorious May we have had, non stop sunshine! We had a trip down to Peppa Pig World over the bank holiday weekend camping…how lucky were we with the weather?! We could not believe how fortunate we were, it was like being abroad. In this issue we are celebrating National Fish & Chip Day on June 1st, is there anything more British than a good portion of fish & chips? Councillor David Brown talks to us about all things environmental, Annette from the Village Midwives makes us think about the paths we take in life and we have some yummy recipes to share with you this month. Tim is test driving the Jaguar E-Pace, we also look at The History of Father’s Day, don’t forget to mark it in your diary for June 17th! All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue and see you next month!
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Anniversary celebrations to mark 60 years of twinning Boston’s special relationship with its French twin Laval marks its diamond anniversary this year. For the past 60 years, representatives from both communities, have travelled back and forth across The Channel and it is no exaggeration to say we have become firm friends. The driving forces have been the opportunities to sample the differences in the way of life and the similarities in sporting interests. Archery has been a shared pursuit and bowmen and women and other athletes from Laval and Boston have enjoyed friendly rivalry battling for ownership of the Valentine Cup. It is hoped stronger sporting links can be forged to maintain the link with Laval for the future, possibly through activities seeing a resurgence in both communities, such as cycling and rugby. Anyone interested in furthering these links should contact Ian Clayton, Chairman of the Boston International Committee, for more information. Call 01205 363976 and 07812 682123 or email Ian at glenhurst@btinternet.com A civic party from Boston, was invited to visit Laval, to join in the diamond anniversary celebrations. As guests of honour Boston’s VIPs were invited to a civic reception at the Town Hall, organised in order to renew the historical and very precious twinning agreement, which lies at the very heart of our Municipal friendship. The twinning organisation has a website with more detail and pictures - www.boston-lavaltwinning.org For an English version of the Laval Tourist Information website go to http://www.laval-tourisme. com/en/discover
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All welcome at Mad Hatter’s tea party Fall down the rabbit hole and emerge at the Mad Hatter’s tea party in Boston’s Guildhall on Saturday, June 9. The Mad Hatters Tea Party will pay homage to the famous children’s story by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, so anyone named Alice is especially invited. On offer will be “Drink Me” potions, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum sandwiches (sweet and savoury), Queen of Hearts tarts, Mad Hatter scones and much more. Tables and chairs will be decorated and guests in fancy
dress will be especially welcome. Don’t be late, check your pocket watches and drop in at 1pm. Tickets, £17.95 for adults and £12.95 for children, are available from the Guildhall, cash only, Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 3.30pm or by card by calling 01205 314200. Email guildhall@boston.gov.uk for more information or to request dietary requirements. The event is presented in association with the Chocolate Fairy - www. chocolatefairycatering.co.uk/
What’s that delicious smell? When it comes to food there’s no better showcase than one without barriers – where goodies are an immediate feast for the eyes as well as the nose. A stall at this year’s Food Festival on Boston Market will provide customer
contact second to none – no window to peer through, no door to step through and an opportunity to assail all the senses in an instant. Nothing sells food like the smell wafting on the air, sight and taste. All restaurants
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Back grant bid by local attraction A local tourist attraction and educational facility needs your help to make it more resilient. The We’ll Meet Again Second World War Museum at Freiston needs your vote to win a £2,500 grant. The project has been accepted by the Calor Rural Community Fund for a public vote starting next month. Voting opened on May 25 until June 29. For more information about the museum’s bid go to www.calor.co.uk/ communityfund/we-ll-meet-againmuseum-ww2-teaching-facility Museum owners Paul and Linda Britchford said: “We are in the process of upgrading to solar panels for the museum in order to be more green. As part of this process we would like to install in the
area to the side of the museum an LPG standby generator with automatic activation that would be able to cut in should there be a power failure. Due to our location we can be susceptible to power cuts which could interrupt the teaching. This would allow us to remain open, and if children were in the museum a teaching day would not be interrupted by a power cut.” The museum is open to the public on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, but is actually more of a teaching facility for mainly primary school children. Schools locally and from futher afield regularly attend.
Paul added: “We also cater for other groups such as the Normandy Veterans, the Evacuees Association, Dementia Groups, Women’s Institute groups just to mention a few. “Many local people have supported the museum and donated items to us and we also have a very enthusiastic set of volunteers who the museum could not function without. For more information about the museum’s bid go to www.calor.co.uk/ communityfund/we-ll-meet-againmuseum-ww2-teaching-facility Calor Rural Community Fund go to www.calor.co.uk/communityfund
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Born here, lived here, ready to serve here She’s Boston – all the way through It’s a cliché to say that if Judith Skinner was a stick of rock she’d have BOSTON written all the way through her. But the 484th Mayor IS Boston through and through. Judith was born at the former Wyberton West Hospital and has lived all her life in the borough. She will make it her mission during her year in office to promote the Boston she knows and loves. “I’m a cup half full sort of person and I believe that Boston has a lot going for it,” she said. She has had a long stint at the helm of the Prosperous Boston task group, collecting evidence and investigating ways in which the town can be better for residents, shoppers and for those who work and visit here. Judith’s father came from farming stock and her late parents were smallholders at The Broads, Old Leake, and then Sibsey Road, where she lived with her two older sisters, who now live in Bournemouth and New Zealand. She was educated at Butterwick Primary School – at the infants’ school and then a few hundred yards along the road at the junior school - before going to Giles Secondary School. After a short spell in the accounts department of seed merchants Sinclair McGill she joined Lloyds Bank where, apart from a break to have her first daughter, she has worked ever since. Judith met Paul at a dance at Freiston when she was just 15 and a school friend of his sister. They were married just before her 20th birthday and then along came Amy (28), a pharmacist in Great Yarmouth, and Megan (23), a product design teacher at Lutterworth College. Judith and Paul live at Fishtoft. Paul is a Fishtoft Parish Councillor, so Judith had an insight into public service before she became
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a Boston Borough Councillor in 2011. Paul (60) is also a Lincolnshire County Councillor and has been a Boston Borough Councillor since 2015 and is portfolio holder for regulatory services Judith (56) said she is interested in environmental issues and the way that history can inform innovation. She is hopeful that an avalanche of positive comment about Boston can overwhelm the negative and portray the town as a place that more people would want to work, live and visit. “I am excited to be Mayor. I have had lots of good wishes and I want to live up to it. I am looking forward to meeting people and having the opportunity to promote Boston,” she said. Away from work and council Judith and Paul have been members of the Caravan Club for 25 years and have more recently moved from caravan to camper van after using one in New Zealand on a trip to visit Judith’s sister. Paul is a keen cyclist and canoeist, but it’s when he rides one of his motorcycles that Judith joins in – so watch out for the Mayor at Boston Bike Night, possible arriving on the pillion of a 1961 650cc BSA Super Rocket or
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a rare 750cc Honda Nighthawk. Judith has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support and the Alzheimer’s Society as her charities for the year. She chose Macmillan because in 2009 she had breast cancer. She is now in complete remission but said the experience gave her a different perspective of life. She has previously raised funds for Cancer Research UK and Lloyds Bank has a programme to help customers suffering from cancer. She has chosen the Alzheimer’s Society after having first-hand experience of people living with dementia after attending a Lloyds Bank Day To Make A Difference when she visited the dementia cafe held at the Len Medlock Centre and saw the good work done by reminiscence demonstrators who need funding. Lloyds will contribute to the funds Judith raises for the two charities. She thanked the bank for enabling her to accept Mayoral duties, and colleagues at work who will swap days to accommodate her appointments. Deputy Mayor will be Cllr Yvonne Stevens and her consort will be her eldest son, Vincent Forinton.
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here has been a lot in the news, locally, regionally and nationally, about recycling and a fall in recycling rates because of contamination. The definitions of contamination, so far as the recycling collection is concerned, are items placed in the recycling bins which cannot be recycled, or recycled items being spoiled by residue from items which have not been properly washed out. I do accept that recycling can be a bit of a science. Most residents know that cans, bottles, paper (but not shredded paper) and cardboard can be recycled. But there is a lot of confusion around plastics. We aim to address this confusion soon with a video presentation available on the council’s website. This will be presented in response to a recent request by the council for residents to tell us what the problem areas are. I want to thank everyone who has responded. These have highlighted the confusions which do exist, and that our residents want to do the right thing. There is an existing information leaflet about recycling, but it is evident that this does not cover every eventuality. So we will design a new leaflet with the aim of covering all the issues so far raised. There will also be visits to known areas of high contamination to advise residents face-to-face. We will also be holding advice sessions in the Market Place. All of this builds to July 1, when the council will have to begin using legislation enabling it to issue £75 fines to persistent and serious offenders. We have allowed for a period of information and education. Regular offenders will receive
Cllr David Brown, pictured, is Boston Borough Council’s new Cabinet member for environment, with portfolio responsibilities for street cleansing, green waste, refuse and recycling and environmental health. He takes over from Cllr Michael Brookes, a borough councillor since 1997 and a Cabinet member for a total of 12 years, who has decided to step down from the Cabinet to make more time for himself and his family. He will continue as a borough councillor. He has been a Lincolnshire County Councillor since 2009 and will continue in that role. He has been a member of Swineshead Parish Council since 1983. He routinely attends parish council meetings in the nine villages within his council wards.
advice when their collection is contaminated, followed by a formal warning and further advice before receiving a £75 fine. This is not to penalise people who make an honest mistake but to penalise those who just don’t care, wilfully continue and just won’t make any attempt to recycle. The council will not make any money from the new enforcement measures, but better recycling will save all council tax payers’ cash. Contamination, by such things as used nappies and food waste, is now running at 35 per cent. That’s 2.45 tonnes in every full bin lorry load. On one recycling collection round 160 contaminated blue bins were recorded. And up to 25 per cent of the general waste can be recycled. Dealing with contamination in the recycling collection costs everybody more money and impacts the environment as material cannot be recovered for recycling. I also want to remind people that they should not put batteries, or any electrical item, in either their green or blue bins. Batteries are thought to have been responsible for three recent fires in the rubbish collections. You can take old batteries to collection points at many of the major supermarkets and electrical items can be disposed of for free at the new household waste recycling centre in Bittern Way. If you have a large electrical item to dispose of, such as a television, fridge or freezer for example, you can book a bulky waste collection by the council on 01205 314200. There is a small charge for this additional service. We also offer a competitivelypriced commercial waste and recycling collection service to local businesses, providing refuse
sacks or a variety of differentsized wheeled bins selected to meet your specific needs. The amount you pay for the service is based on the size of bin required and the frequency of collection you require. The service is local, provided by friendly staff and the price you pay is all inclusive. There are no hidden costs, no VAT and no hire or purchase fee for your bin(s). We will invoice you for the annual cost which you may choose to pay quarterly or by Direct Debit, which is quick and simple to set up. For a no obligation quote, tailored to meet your needs, or for further information about our commercial waste and recycling service, please contact our Commercial Waste Team at commercialwaste@boston.gov.uk or alternatively call our Customer Service team on 01205 314200. And it’s still not too late to sign up to have your garden waste collected – full details at www. boston.gov.uk/gardenwaste A reminder, too, that the law has changed and the keeper of a vehicle from which litter is thrown, which includes cigarette ends, is now responsible and will receive a fixed penalty notice if litter is thrown from a vehicle. Finally, I think congratulations are in order. This year’s Big Boston Clean Up recovered the least amount of street litter in the 11 years that it has been running – down from 10.6 tonnes in 2008 to 3.8 tonnes this year. That wasn’t because there were fewer volunteers, but because there was less litter to pick up. And that must be because fewer are dropping litter. Despite what some may think, the town is getting cleaner. Cigarette litter is now the biggest issue. Smokers can no longer throw a cigarette end down without a care. It’s littering and could cost you a £75 fine.
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Human trafficking and general immigration advice Human trafficking is the trade of people for exploitation and commercial gain. If you think someone has been trafficked, you can help make them safe. Identify human trafficking Human trafficking doesn’t just happen in the sex industry. People are exploited in construction, farming and even working in other people’s homes. Usually people who have been trafficked are: •lied to about what a job involves •brought from another country (but people can also be trafficked within the UK) •forced to work •monitored very closely by whoever they work for Because people are trafficked to work for very little pay, or none at all, it’s sometimes called ‘modern day slavery’ or labour ‘exploitation’. Signs of human trafficking All trafficking cases are different, but there are common signs. A victim of trafficking might: •have a lack of freedom •work for very little or no pay •seem to be in debt to someone •live in fear of someone, or even the authorities •have signs of physical abuse, like cuts and bruises •move location regularly Children can be trafficked too. They will share many common signs with adult victims, but may stand out from other children because: •they have money or possessions that they can’t account for •they don’t seem to live with parents or guardians •they’re emotionally unstable, eg aggressive, withdrawn or anxious
Get advice If you want confidential advice about trafficking before calling the police, there are a number of specialist organisations you can talk to. You can contact: •The Salvation Army’s 24 hour confidential helpline for reporting modern slavery on 0300 3038 151 •The Modern Day Slavery Foundation’s helpline on 0800 0121 700, open 24 hours a day •the NSPCC’s helpline on 0808 8005 000 if you think a child is in danger of trafficking If you want to talk to someone face-toface, your local Citizens Advice can help you decide what to do next. What happens after you report trafficking The first thing the police will do is protect someone who has been trafficked from anyone that might harm them. The police and specialist organisations will work together to provide the victim with practical and emotional support. They’ll get medical care and help arranging accommodation in safe place, away from their traffickers. If it’s safe, they’ll be helped to return to their home country. If it’s not safe to return, perhaps because they might be trafficked again, they can apply for asylum in the UK
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hildren from Boston West Academy were in “The Potting Shed” at Central Park on Wednesday learning how to grow using less water in the garden. The event was held by Anglian Water and Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) to mark National Gardening Week (April 13 to 19) and the children joined The Potting Shed Club for a visit to the community garden. The Potting Shed Club - https:// bit.ly/1EIli6O - is an online resource in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society to help customers create beautiful and waterefficient gardens. The children enjoyed potting up seeds to take away and grow on and heard how they could encourage wildlife, such as birds, into their own gardens, and make their own compost. They heard how they could grow a water-saving garden in one of the driest areas of the country.
Children received hose guns and water-saving gardening kits which included a ground moisture indicator, a water mat to help keep plants watered for a week, water-storing granules to help reduce watering, a packet of lavender seeds, a guide to droughttolerant plants and a water-saving guide. Customers joining Anglian Water’s Potting Shed Club can get their hands on one of the water-saving garden packs. You can also join via Facebook @ thepottingshedclub get your watersaving kit and pick up ideas and tips from other gardeners.
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oston College proud to announce its top position with Apprenticeships in the latest National Achievement Rates Tables (NART), making it the best performing College in Greater Lincolnshire. The results from the tables, released by the Department of Education, show the College’s Apprenticeship performance is very strong, placing it in the 90th percentile for achievement rates, over 10% above the national average. Boston College focuses on achievements and continuous improvement and has celebrated many successes over the past two years. In 2017 the College retained its Good Ofsted rating, recognising our commitment to employability and career progression as well as the consistent increase in achievements. Vicki Locke, Boston College’s Vice Principal for Curriculum and Quality said: “As a College we are passionate about providing a brilliant learning experience for all our learners and ensuring the very best in quality and standards. This was confirmed by Ofsted when they
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visited in November 2017, agreeing we had ‘maintained the high standards of provision found at the last inspection’ and commending the high quality of our Apprenticeships at Boston College stating that ‘a substantially higher proportion of Apprentices achieve their qualifications than in other providers’.” The College currently has over 400 Apprentices successfully working for employers within Lincolnshire and offers Apprenticeships in Accounting, Animal Care, Beauty Therapy, Bricklaying, Business, Carpentry and Joinery, Catering and Hospitality, Computing, Construction, Early Years, Electrical, Engineering, Graphic Design, Hairdressing, Health and Social Care, Motor
Vehicle, Plumbing, Sport and Teaching. The Principal and Chief Executive at Boston College, Jo Maher is delighted with the results and added: “I am extremely proud of the staff team who have delivered an exceptional Apprenticeship performance, placing us amongst the top 10% of colleges nationally. We could not achieve these heights without the support of our employer and delivery partners who continue to work with us to develop Lincolnshire’s best Apprenticeship talent.”
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Bicker Preparatory School and Early Years
Hawthorn Tree Primary School Reception places available for September 2018
Contact school for further details and a visit to see our school in action, we would be delighted to welcome you. An excellent school in a delightful location with first class facilities. The school places an emphasis on sport, music the arts and the environment. Pupils transfer successfully to secondary school and beyond, building on the bedrock of our high quality primary years. The school has a solid track record of 11+ success with well-resourced pastoral support for all children and a true ‘family’ atmosphere.
Open Day Friday 22nd June – all welcome 9.30 – 11.30 am
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Are you looking for a Reception place for September 2018 or September 2019? Come and visit our ‘Outstanding’ Independent Primary School….limited places available. Further information available 01775 821786 Email: office@bickerprep.co.uk www.bickerprep.co.uk
If you, your family or friends have a child who will be starting school this September, our school has some places available. We have some places available in other year groups too. Toot Lane Boston Lincolnshire PE21 0PT 01205 363031
Email: Enquiries@Hawthorn-tree.lincs.sch.uk website: www.hawthorntree.co.uk
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Adult Book Choice The Woman in Black by Susan Hill Who is the mysterious woman dressed in black that keeps appearing to junior solicitor Arthur Kipps? What is causing the nightly disturbances in Eel Marsh House where Kipps has been sent to finalise affairs after the death of its last occupant? And why won’t the locals talk about what happened there? This is a brilliantly evocative and spine tingling read. If you didn’t get a copy at our World Book Night giveaway in April, why not borrow or reserve a copy from your local library today.
Childrens Book Choice Kid Normal and the Rogue Heroes by Greg James and Chris Smithheroes Not all heroes have superpowers. Don’t believe us? Well Murph Cooper is living proof. Since becoming Kid Normal, he and the Super Zeroes have been catching baddies all over the place. But being a hero is about to get a whole lot harder. Far away in a top-secret prison, the world’s most feared supervillain has broken a 30 year silence. His first words? ‘Bring Kid Normal to me!’
Events at Boston Library in June Festival of Learning Boston Library is celebrating the Festival of Learning. Come along and take part in some of our paper craft activities on Saturdays in June. All materials are provided. No need to book, just drop in. All ages welcome. 2nd June 10am-12noon Dog Hand Puppet Workshop Join us for a paper folding workshop and learn to make your very own dog hand puppet. Suitable for dog lovers young and old. 9th June 10am – 12noon Paper Flower Craft You might have seen the wonderful paper flowers on display recently at the library. Come along and learn how to make them for yourself. 16th June 10am-12noon Fairy House Make a wonderful fairy house using paper folding techniques.
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Family life
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very decision we make is based on Love, Fear or a combination of both. Do you work in the job that you do because you love it or because you fear what will happen if you didn’t work? Are you in a relationship because you love the other person or because the fear of being alone or without financial or emotional support is too great? The problem is the fear path will never lead you to a good place, even if it feels like the secure or more comforting thing to do. It will never really lead you to what you want because doing things out of fear is a representation of what other people want us to do, or ways in which they want us to behave. Rarely is it our own path. As parents, things we often hear are about how we are bringing up our babies and children. ‘You should give them a dummy’ or ‘you don’t want to give them a dummy because it will be hard to take away’, ‘are you still breastfeeding – no wonder they won’t sleep through the night’ or ‘you didn’t breastfeed for very long’, ‘if you pick them up every time they cry you’re making a rod for your own back’ or ‘letting them cry like that is bad for them’. It feels a bit like you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t. The truth is this – they are giving you advice out of both love and fear – love for
you and fear that you will have the same rocky journey that they did. In their own way they are truly trying to help, but instead of dealing with their own issues they try to parent vicariously through you. Sadly, in a society where men and women aren’t always taught to have confidence in their own parenting skills, random advice from people you love prays on your fears that you aren’t doing a ‘good enough’ job; that the daily struggles, mental anguish, anxiety and all round battle you do with yourself everyday could be easier if you listen to someone else that probably knows better. There is some truth in this, but parenting is a right of passage. Parenthood is about the making of a mother or father as much as the making of a child. Learning to trust your own instincts and have confidence in raising secure, happy, well balanced children is something that you can only learn by trial and error yourself. Having people around you that share your viewpoint is helpful, but unless you have found your ‘village’ before you have your baby this is also something you build as you go along. This month, I encourage you to think about whether your decisions are grounded in Love or Fear. Be brave, take the road less travelled and choose Love.
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Unmissable events in Vancouver Quarter, King’s Lynn this summer!
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oin us in the Vancouver Quarter this summer for unmissable family fun. On the 16th of June our monthly Saturday Club will be celebrating all things ‘Dad’ with a special craft session. Families are invited along to make a unique present. This kick starts our summer of fun, with activities every weekend of July too!We are joining in the festivities with Europe’s largest free festival! Starting June 10th and running every Saturday for the duration of the festival - our calendar is officially jam packed with fun crafts to get the whole family into the festival spirit! All the sessions will run from 10am until 3pm, they are all free and they are all drop in.
SAVE THE DATE: Back for its fourth year, Fairytales and Legends! Join us for the great family event where magic, enchantment and adventure rules supreme! Visit Vancouverquarter. com for more information on our events.
Yorkshire Humberside and Lincolnshire Circles of Support
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THE HAMMER AND PINCERS Always serving real ales and great food Circa 1700
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The History of
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here are two stories of when the first Father’s Day was celebrated. According to some accounts, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Washington state in America on June 19, 1910. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd came up with the idea of honoring and celebrating her father while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at church in 1909. She felt as though mothers were getting all the acclaim while fathers were equally deserving
Washington was deferred to the third Sunday in June. The other story of the first Father’s Day in America happened all the way on the other side of the country in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. Grace Golden Clayton suggested to the minister of the local Methodist church that they hold services to celebrate fathers after a deadly mine explosion killed 361 men. While Father’s Day was celebrated locally in several communities across the
While there may be many different dates dedicated to dads across the globe, one thing is for certain, they all celebrate the same thing, fantastic fathers. of a day of praise. Sonora’s dad was quite a man. William Smart, a veteran of the Civil War, was left a widower when his wife died while giving birth to their sixth child. He went on to raise the six children by himself on their small farm in Washington. To show her appreciation for all the hard work and love William gave to her and her siblings, Sonora thought there should be a day to pay homage to him and other dads like him. She initially suggested June 5th, the anniversary of her father’s death to be the designated day to celebrate Father’s Day, but due to some bad planning, the celebration in Spokane,
country, unofficial support to make the celebration a national holiday began almost immediately. William Jennings Bryant was one of its staunchest proponents. In 1924, President Calvin “Silent Cal” Coolidge recommended that Father’s Day become a national holiday. But no official action was taken. In 1966, Lyndon B. Johnson, through an executive order, designated the third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Father’s Day. However, it wasn’t until 1972, during the Nixon administration, that Father’s Day was officially recognised as a national holiday in America
and quickly followed success here in the UK.
Why is the date of Father’s Day different in other countries? While countries including the UK, Ireland, US, France, Cyprus, South Africa, Netherlands, Greece, Japan, Canada and Saudi Arabia celebrate Father’s Day every June, others have the day on a completely different date in the year. Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand celebrate their dads in September. Many people believe that the celebration date is different in the southern hemisphere because June is their autumn, rather than their spring, and the day can be marketed better in the spring season. And in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and Croatia it’s in March. For Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Iceland, Father’s Day celebrations are held on the second Sunday of November - and in Bulgaria it’s on the same day as Boxing Day, December 26. The dates usually correspond to each country’s culture and traditions. While there may be many different dates dedicated to dads across the globe, one thing is for certain, they all celebrate the same thing –fantastic fathers. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 19
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AHM Installations Keeping Independence In Your Home Adapting your home as your lifestyle changes is one of the practical ways to maintain your independence. You may find that your mobility is restricted, perhaps reaching and standing for long periods has become difficult. Leading bathroom specialists AHM Installations, who operate from their head office in Newark and showroom in Lincoln, have over twenty years’ experience of helping clients to design a new bathroom which will match your
individual requirements. As a family run business, owners Simon and Julie Symcox, along with their team of skilled staff, are on hand to create perfects spaces for those with mobility issues. Their son Charlie joined the company in 2014 and runs the Somerset branch. Clients can be visited in their home so that a real home so that a real understanding of the householder’s needs is gained. AHM are on hand to guide you through the process and explain design choices available. Using quality products their skilled fitter will install your bathroom or kitchen to the highest specification with the minimum disruption.
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David Hallgate Opticians has been providing eye care for patients since 1980. As an independent GOC registered optometrist, David Hallgate has been able to develop a comprehensive range of services and products that suit the needs of the community. David Hallgate Opticians can provide specialist lenses, contact lenses and stylish frames. We also provide a range of low vision aids to improve the vision experience of the partially sighted. David Hallgate believes in providing the highest quality in eye examinations by using state of the art technology to detect a range of eye conditions. We use the Heidelberg suite of equipment which is normally only found in teaching hospitals. This equipment is the gold standard for the earliest detection of Glaucoma, macular disease and retinal disease. Early detection significantly improves the chances of preventing blindness.
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Slimming World Gary shows slimming isn’t just for women Gary Beck-Sykes from Boston joined his local Saturday morning group and in the last 2years has lost over 3.5st and agrees its one of the best things he’s ever done. Before, he thought slimming groups were just for women and not his cup of tea at all - after a pretty nervous walk through the doors on his first morning, he was instantly made to feel at ease by the consultant and all the other members, the non-judgemental attitude and the support weekly helped Gary, celebrating his successes and boosting his confidence on those tougher weeks. Gary was amazed with the foods he could eat unlimited Pasta, Potatoes, Meat/Poutry and fruit and vegetables which meant he never went hungry, still regularly enjoying a full English breakfast and all his favourite family favourites such as Sticky Chicken and Stir Frys, cutting down on the sugary snacks and eating more fruit is something Gary has changed from how he was eating before. He feels so much more fitter and
healthier,. Slimming World has a Body Magic Programme that aims helps members build activity into their daily life - something Gary has well and truly done finding a new hobby of running, and completeing half marathons is something Gary would never have dreamt he would be doing. With Gary’s experience of being a successful Slimming World member and his kind, warmth personality and great sense of humour has got Gary a new Career path - He is extremley proud and very excited to be Re-Launching The Old Leake 5.30pm & 7.30pm group from Thursday 10th May Sarah Lote - who runs Slimming World groups in Wyberton and Boston and manages Gary as a Team Developer added: Slimming World consultants are chosen for their positive outlook and because they genuinely care about the health and happiness of other - I just know Gary will be an amazing support to his members, supporting them all the way to Target.
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THURSDAY Old Leake Community Centre 9.30am Danni Basker: 07917 897292 5.30 & 7.30pm Gary: 07789 986722 Boston West Academy 5:30pm and 7:30pm Jenny Gardener: 07795 957410 Ruby Hunt Centre Donington 9.30am & 11.30am Emma: 07581 551730
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Food & Drink
Tastes so good...
Bacon & Avocado Grill Pizzas The best healthy and quick pizza recipe for little hands! This makes 4 pizzas.
Ingredients:
Method:
• Pizza dough • 1 shallot, thinly sliced • 1 pack of small tomatoes, halved • 1 – 2 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2-3 mashed avocados • 8 slices bacon, chopped. • Handful of spinach
1. Put the tomatoes, shallots, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and loosely mix. 2. Mash the avocados and add salt & pepper. 3. Divide the dough into four pieces. Flatten into a round disk then stretch out to a 20cm round shape. Brush each side with olive oil. 4. Lightly cook on a griddle or frying pan, brushing the tops with more oil until browned (about 5 minutes). Transfer to a wooden board. 5. Cook the bacon and chop when cooled. 6. Top with the mashed avocado, spinach and tomato mixture. Scatter the bacon on top. 7. Add them to lunchboxes or enjoy with a crisp salad and beans for tea.
Stuffed Peppers Stuffed peppers are a healthy and easy way to cater for differing dietary needs. You can fill them with any combination of meats, beans, starches and sauces making them a great mid-week supper for the family with no squabbles!
Ingredients: • bell pepper per person • 1 small onion • 2 cloves garlic • 1lb minced beef • 1.5 cups cooked rice • 1 tin of chopped tomatoes • 1 cup of cheese
Method: 1. Cut the tops off the peppers and deseed the insides 2. Put the peppers into a bakeproof dish filled with just enough water to cover the bottom. Sprinkle with salt. 3. Preheat the oven to 190oc, cover the dish with foil and cook the peppers for about 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile prepare your fillings. For this recipe we have chosen a rice-based filling. 5. In a large pan, heat some oil and gently fry the onion. When
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softened, add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute. 6. Add in the beef and cook through for about 8 minutes. 7. Remove from the heat and stir in the rice and tomatoes. 8. Fill the peppers and then add the cheese on top. 9. Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes then serve. 10. You can make and refrigerate these a day ahead but add about 10 more minutes to the baking time.
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Food & Drink
Celebrate National Fish & Chip Day 2018 in Style Friday 1st June will see people across the country celebrating their love of fish and chips as they come together on National Fish & Chip Day! Fish and chip lovers in South Holland will be joining the rest of the UK to celebrate again as local chip shops, will be marking the occasion with special events. In 2017, National Fish & Chip Day was one of the biggest awareness days of the year in the UK so don’t miss your chance to be part of it! Pop in to your local chippy on the day and join the celebration!
National Fish & Chip Day is about giving fish and chips the recognition it deserves and helping to secure its position as the nation’s favourite dish. The event, which takes place on the first Friday in June every year, already has the backing of key players in the industry. The national event is once again being championed by trade organisation, The National Edible Oil Distributors’ Association, who represent packers and distributors of oils and fats in the UK. Incoming NEODA President, Ryan Baker, comments, “National Fish & Chip Day has become more popular
10 facts about Henry’s......
each year and in 2018 we want it to be even bigger! It’s a celebration of the stars who work hard to bring Brits their favourite traditional takeaway. We want to bring the whole industry together to celebrate and showcase the great British institution that is Fish and Chips.” “To help build support in anticipation for the event, we are urging people to start tweeting with the hashtag #NationalFishandChipDay.” Visit www.nationalfishandchipday.org.uk to find out more.
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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.
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The Thatched Cottage Restaurant is now open! We have been working hard on a fabulous refurbishment of The Thatched Cottage which includes a big new bar as well as a sensational new extension that will be home to the main function room for big occasions.
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he restaurant is housed within a beautiful cottage that has been restored sympathetically, keeping the original features, including the stunning thatched roof, intact. The interior décor is in keeping with the outward appearance of this quaint cottage and the black beams, columns, trusses and bracing contrast with the light green panelled walls to create an olde English feel.
What our customers say.... Thankyou for bringing it back to life! A birthday treat out today, food absolutely spot on.. soup I don’t eat but tried the broccoli & Stilton it was stunning, as was every course. Lovely to be able to revisit The Thatched after so long with its new look. Well done to The Chambers for bringing it back to life
Restaurant & Bar Opening Hours MON – THU 11:30am – 15:00pm 17:00pm – 23:00pm FRI 11:30am – 15:00pm 17:00pm – 00:00am
SAT 11:30pm – 15:00pm 17:00pm – 00:00am SUN 11:30am – 15:00pm 17:00pm – 00:00am
Pools Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 2EZ Tel: 01205 461006 Email: enquiries@ thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk
Fresh, Locally Sourced Ingredients
We work closely with our wonderful suppliers to bring the very freshest ingredients to your plate in dishes that are created with care and passion in our kitchen. We pay just as much attention to the drinks we serve and you will find a wellstocked cellar with wines from across the world alongside craft ales and beers.
View more of our unique cottage
We are delighted to have brought The Thatched Cottage back to life which is why we are sharing many pictures of the Cottage’s interior and exterior with you. If we haven’t tempted you to visit already, we hope the gallery section of our website will make your mind up. Our gallery section is made up of many photographs showcasing the different qualities of each area of The Thatched Cottage.
The Restaurant
The restaurant exhibits a wealth of ancient timbers as well as an inglenook fireplace. Tall people beware!
The Bar
The Bar has undergone major renovation, with the toilets being relocated to provide an area for more people to enjoy a drink, a light snack or one of our delicious bar meals. Like the Restaurant, the bar features an inglenook fireplace and many ancient beams.
The Function Suite
Our function room facility is one of the new additions to The Thatched Cottage and benefits from natural daylight, and opens onto the redesigned and picturesque outdoor terrace.
Outdoor Dining Area
The outdoor area of The Thatched Cottage provides you with the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of our meals, whilst soaking up the warmer weather.
The Thatched Cottage Nature Reserve
The Nature Reserve is the perfect place to visit for a walk after enjoying one of our tasty meals. It features over 2000 English native shrubs and hardwood trees – seventeen species in all.
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Motoring
Jaguar E-Pace D240 PROS ‘N’ CONS à Handsome à Economical à Comfortable à Kit à Pricey
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he E-Pace is diminutive when compared with the F-Pace, and it doesn’t look much like it. It has more in common with the Range Rover Evoque, because it uses the same chassis. There are other Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) models rolled into the mix, too. The new SUV’s headlights are reminiscent of the two-seater Jaguar F-Type, possibly hinting at the athletic potential of the E-Pace. There are two petrols and three diesels on offer. I drove the most potent diesel, the D240 twin-turbo. As the numbers in its name suggest, the SUV churns out 240PS, and it’s fitted with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive only. There are a couple of model line-ups: regular and R-Dynamic; the latter of which gets twin tailpipes, front fog-lights and body-coloured door cladding. Then there are four trim levels within each range. I drove the ‘S’ trim in R-Dynamic form, which boasts fat alloys, navigation, electricallyadjustable front seats and leather upholstery. Behind the wheel, the E-Pace isn’t mindblowing, but it’s very good - as far as small SUVs go. The car’s steering weights up well at speed and the baby Jaguar feels planted, inspiring some confidence in corners. Zero to 62mph is achieved in 7.4 seconds and the top speed is 139mph. Unsurprisingly, I found myself enjoying lacing the E-Pace down Corsican roads; perhaps even more so than if I’d been at the tiller of a German-made machine. The jewel in the E-Pace’s crown is undoubtedly its ride quality. The car feels refined on every road surface, behaving better than an SUV has any entitlement to, even at a snail’s pace. Potholes are
soaked up so well that there are times when you wonder if the Jaguar has metamorphized into a hovercraft. The D240 produces just a smidgeon of diesel clatter on start-up, but it soon settles. Give it the beans with your right foot, though, and the oilburning musical score returns. To be fair, the car’s sound insulation masks this most of the time, to the point where you start to question which fuel type the Jaguar drinks. The E-Pace’s ZF nine-speed automatic ‘box changes smoothly, and on the R-Dynamic, gearshift paddles make things more fun. Rather than staying in ‘auto’ mode, you can dance through the cogs yourself using the shifters behind the steering wheel. The cabin is a lovely place to spend time. It’s even grin-inducing at times, with neat touches, like the ‘cub’ image in the windscreen frame helping to raise a smile. The general effect is elegant enough, with skilfully placed sections of leather and double stitching to remind you you’re in a quality motor. Only some hunks of dark plastic here and there rain on the parade. Room-wise, you’re laughing in an E-Pace. The car will sit four-up, no problem, and tall occupants in the back seat won’t have cause to moan about legroom or headroom. There’s plenty of that. The practical side of things continues to the Jaguar’s boot. At 577 litres, it offers more cargo capacity than most other small SUVs. And things become positively van-like with the rear seats
à Max speed: 139 mph à 0-62 mph: 7.4 secs à Combined mpg: 55.4 à Engine layout: 1999cc four-cylinder turbo diesel à Max. power (PS): 240 à CO2: 162 g/km
Price: £43,100
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9.30am Teddies Tunes, Kirton Town Hall, Station Road, Kirton. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 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 Nidraat Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. 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. 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
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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 Stump (Cotton Chapel) T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Princess Royal Sports Arena, Great Fen
Road. Boston T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30- 12 noon Boston Parkinsons Café, third Tuesday of every month, St Barnabas day Hospice, Green Lane, Boston PE21 9ND. Contact 01205 366036 or 01205 760129 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 10.30 - 11.30 & 11.30 - 12.30 Tuesday & Thursday Twistercise 60’s & 70’s dance workout at Boston Body Hub Unit 2 20 Wide Bargate near the park entrance come and sing and dance yourself fit, to book call Debbie on 01205 837172. 12.30pm - 3.00pm and 7.00pm Scrapbooking Workshop - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 2.00pm – 4.00pm Short Mat Bowls, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 751267 4.45pm - 7.45pm: Children and Teen Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance.com 6pm to 7pm Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 7.00pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 7.00pm - 9.00pm Dressmaking Classes. The Design Studio, Antons Gowt. W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: Joann 01205 280276 7.15pm Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 7.30pm Salsa Class –£5, Conservative Club Boston, all levels catered for, T: Emma 01205 351680 7.45pm - 8.30pm: Adult Tap Dancing Class T: 01205 352104 W: www.ajdance. com
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v Thursday
9.30am - Teddies Tunes - Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - 11.30am, Drop-In for Coffee and Chat, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston T: 01205 369731, W: www.zionmethodistchurch-boston. co.uk 10.00am to 11am Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing. com 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, (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
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 Boston Stump 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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