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Fingers crossed we have now broken the back of the bad weather…I already feel happier in myself with the lighter evenings, it’s so nice to leave the office and be greeted with some of the amazing sunsets we are able to enjoy here in Lincolnshire. Roll on Spring!

This issue is jam packed with lots of articles and advice. If you were lucky enough to get engaged over the festive period or Valentines then make sure you read up on our advice on how to haggle and little tricks to keep your costs down without compromising on your day. Annette from The Village Midwives talks all things first aid if you have little ones running around, Otis talks all things world book day and Tim test drives the Honda CRV Hybrid.

Elsewhere we are looking at childcare options if you are returning to work after having a baby or if you feel your child would benefit from interacting with other children make sure you check out this invaluable guide of pro’s and con’s. We take a trip to Kirton to see what it has to offer and finally in Home & Property we look at how to add value to your home with a bathroom makeover.

What are you planning for Mother’s Day; I had best not share the surprises I have planned for my mum as she will see the magazine before the day but it is a great opportunity to say thank you and have a lovely family day.

We have some exciting new projects here at Chilli Media but I will share more with you in future issues. We are working long days and into the nights but hopefully it will be worth all the work.

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Be a part of world-beating marathon As the Boston Marathon UK goes from strength to strength an appeal has been issued for more volunteers to help with this year’s event.

More than 1,500 runners are expected for the race which sets off from Boston Market Place at 9am on Sunday, April 14, for what has been dubbed the flattest marathon in the world. There will be a full marathon, a half marathon and also a 5k fun run.

Race marshals are wanted to help hand out water to runners and undertake other duties along the 26-mile marathon route.

This year the new and improved course winds its way largely as before - from the centre of Boston out through Freiston, Butterwick and Benington to Wrangle and then back via Fishtoft to finish at Boston College on Skirbeck Road.

Runners will be from every part of the UK and many from different parts of the world. Each year the marathon scores new firsts, and this time it welcomes disabled runners as part of its inclusivity policy, and its first blind supported runner.

If you want to help phone the chairman, Richard Austin, on 01205 368351, or book in online at www.bostonmarathon.co.uk

LCVS welcomes commitment to recruit 1,000 social prescribing link workers A commitment to recruit 1,000 new link workers to prescribe social activities to improve people’s health has been welcomed by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service.

LCVS already employs eight social prescribing link workers across south Lincolnshire and says hundreds of people have already benefited from the more joined-up approach to their health and wellbeing they are able to provide.

Social prescribing supports health and social care professionals by assisting patients to find suitable community activities that support their health and wellbeing, tackling issues such as social isolation and loneliness.

NHS England has today announced plans to recruit 1,000 new social prescribing link workers by 2021, with a long term aim of them handling 900,000 patient appointments a year.

It is thought that around 20 per cent of appointments at GP surgeries are not directly related to medical conditions and social prescribing can help people play an active role in managing their own health and wellbeing without pills.

LCVS chief executive David Fannin said: “LCVS welcomes the announcement from NHS England to increase the number of social prescribing link workers.

“We are already committed to social prescribing within the south and east of Lincolnshire and our link workers’ efforts to find social solutions to people’s health and wellbeing issues is already making a big difference.”

One person who has already been helped by LCVS’s social prescribing team is Kathy, who needed help to become more physically active and overcome a lack of confidence.

An LCVS link worker was able to offer support to enable her to start walking her dog and join an exercise class, which have helped Kathy get fit and gain confidence in meeting and talking to people.

Lisa added: “When we first met Kathy she wasn’t getting out much.

That was having a detrimental effect on her health and she was becoming isolated.

“Initially Kathy told us that she didn’t like to mix with others very much, and we respected that. However, with her now found confidence Kathy is enjoying chatting to people on the bus, she has made friends at the exercise class and is making a choice to mix.”

If you know someone who would benefit from Social Prescribing, or if you would like to volunteer to work alongside LCVS link workers in providing support, please call 01205 314479 to speak to the social prescribing coordinator.

New risk register for Lincolnshire The top risks which could affect Lincolnshire have been published in the ‘2018-2021 Community Risk Register’, helping emergency services and authorities to be better prepared for emergency situations.

Compiled by the Lincolnshire Resilience Forum (LRF), which includes the emergency services, local authorities, health professionals and the voluntary sector amongst others, the register focuses on scenarios which are most likely to happen and considers the impact these would have on the county.

From 2018-2021, the potential scenarios which are likely to cause disruption to the county are:

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• Pandemic flu • East coast flooding • Inland flooding • Impacts from disease / contamination • Severe weather • Loss of critical infrastructure • Fuel shortages • Malicious acts Chair of the LRF, Assistant Chief Constable Shaun West from Lincolnshire Police, said: “It is so important for us to be to be thinking about issues or events which might affect Lincolnshire.

“It allows us to work together to look at how we could prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover

from those scenarios. That’s not to say we are definitely expecting these to happen - it just helps us to plan and to be prepared.

“Residents can be assured that we have a continuous programme of planning, training and exercising to ensure we are prepared in the event of an emergency.”

As well as giving information on the risks affecting the county, the Risk Register also has advice for residents, businesses and community groups on how to prepare for an emergency.

The new ‘2018-2021 Risk Register’ is available to view on www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ lincolnshireprepared.

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Veg on menu of Lincolnshire schools Lincolnshire schools are taking part in a national campaign to encourage children to eat more fresh vegetables.

Veg Power and ITV have joined forces to launch the initiative to improve the nation’s health. To coincide with a new TV advert, maintained primary schools have been sent 10,000 veg power packs for their children, with fun reward charts and food safe stickers with googly eyes to encourage them to try new vegetables.

“Our primary schools throughout the county are receiving the packs this week to coincide with the start of the advertising campaign rolled out across some of the channel’s biggest programmes”,

said Councillor Mrs Patricia Bradwell, executive councillor for children’s services.

“It’s a fun concept which places children at the heart of a new TV advert as heroes trying to save their parents from being overrun by angry vegetables - ‘Eat Them To Defeat Them’.

“The aim is to help parents and carers to engage their children with the campaign at home. If it inspires children to eat more healthily and help tackle the rising childhood obesity problem, it’s got to be a good thing. ” Launching on ITV during Coronation Street, the advert will be rolled out across the channel’s ‘biggest’ programmes (The Voice,

Dancing on Ice and Britain’s Got Talent). People can join in the conversation on social media through the hashtag #EatThemToDefeatThem.

Paul Floyd, head teacher at North Somercotes Primary School, added: “We are passionate about healthy eating and our school cook and her team are always exploring creative ideas to encourage the children to try new, healthy foods.

“The veg power packs look fantastic and the children can’t wait to get started! We pride ourselves on our locally sourced, home cooked, healthy school meals and we will be working closely alongside this campaign to spread the healthy eating message further across our school community.”

The campaign is supported by chef Jamie Oliver and food writer Hugh FernleyWhittingstall, funded by food companies and supermarkets, including Birds Eye, Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Background stats • 96% of teenagers and 80% of primary school children don’t eat enough vegetables • The UK ranks 21 out of 28 in the EU for fresh vegetable consumption • 44% of children remove at least some, if not all, of the salad from a burger • 49.2% of parents wait ‘at least’ five minutes at family mealtime for their children to finish their vegetables (30 hours a year)

Westfield Nursing Home Rated ‘Good’ In All Areas By CQC Staff, residents and families at Westfield Nursing Home in Boston are delighted with their latest CQC report, which continued to rate them ‘Good’ in all areas. The report stated that “People continued to receive care that was responsive to their needs.

Staff were proud of their personalised approach and their ability to spend time with people to enable them to spend time in the way they chose.”

“The staff team here at Westfield Nursing Home go the extra mile every day to deliver fantastic care and meaningful opportunities for our residents”. said Alykhan Kachra, Managing Director of Country Court Care. “Home Manager Nogi continues to

lead her team by example, demonstrating the highest standards of care and support for our residents” The report described the home as ‘well run and well organised’ and highlighted; ‘People received care that was personalised and responsive to their individual needs. During the inspection, the personalised approach of staff was apparent and their knowledge of people enabled them to anticipate people’s needs and wishes, whilst checking with them.’

The inspectors praised the meals provided at the home describing them as ‘beautifully presented’

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and noted that the Chef had a detailed knowledge of people’s food preferences and requirements.

The catering team at the home consult with people on a daily basis about their wishes, as a result, the meals provided cater to each person’s individual preferences People using the service and their relatives were unanimously positive about the attitude of staff and the relationships they built with people. One relative said, “Everybody gets respect, but are still treated personally.” Another relative said their family member was, “Just as happy here as when they were living with us.”

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Boston has a proud tradition of hosting May Fairs. In fact it’s a tradition which stretches all the way back to 1125. Today’s May Fairs are bang up to date, with the very latest technology harnessed to offer the biggest and best in thrill rides. Last year Air, the scariest ride ever to come to Boston, and one of only three in the world, satisfied the thrill seekers.

It’s not all about “scream if you want to go higher, faster”. There’s something for all ages and sensibilities – more sedate rides for those of a more tender disposition, fun rides for small children and plenty of games of skill and traditional fairground delicacies, such as toffee apples, candy floss and the always popular “pink ‘n’ white”.

Boston May Fair is one of the oldest continuous fairs to be held in the country.

Centuries ago it was one of the great trading fairs of medieval times. Merchants came from all over Europe to buy and sell at the Boston fair.

Showmen are coming out of their winter hibernation and will arrive in Boston again in May for one of the biggest and best fairs still held in a town centre location. In its more modern guise, Boston May Fair is rated as being in the top five street fairs in the country, has a Royal Charter and is surrounded by tradition and ceremony.

Once again the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain will be running their Boston May Fair Golden Ticket Competition.

The golden ticket winner will be entitled to free rides on any ride they fancy, for as many times as they want, for the whole duration of the May Fair in Boston.

“It’s a great prize to win,” said William Percival, Chairman of the Derby, Notts, Mid and South Lincs

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Column Each month a different member of Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet writes about the issues which they have responsibility for. This month Cllr Claire Rylott, Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet member with responsibility for tourism, arts, culture and heritage talks about Boston May Fair and the outdoor cinema.

Section of the Showmen’s Guild of Great Britain.

“It’s totally unique to Boston May Fair and has become an institution over the past few years. The showmen love giving it away.”

Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake from Chocolate Fairy catering at their pop-up café in the Banqueting Hall. There will also a chance to create your own fairground ride in a drawing competition.

There will be a return to tradition this year with the Mayor, Cllr Judith Skinner, declaring the fair open at noon on Saturday, May 4, from the steps of the Gallopers, where the golden ticket winner will receive their prize.

The civic proclamation ceremony is attended

by VIP guests including mayors and mayoresses from neighbouring authorities and representatives of the Showmen’s Guild. They will then enjoy themselves on the rides - usually doing battle on the dodgems.

The town centre will be completely taken over by a wide variety of fairground attractions, including thrill rides, children’s rides and food stalls until Saturday, May 11. It will be open from noon to 11pm on the first Saturday, and from 11am to 10.30pm on every other day except for the Friday, when it will be open from 11am to 11pm and on the Sunday when it will be open from 1pm to 9pm.

Some of the bigger rides will only be available from 5pm.

To be in with a chance of winning the golden ticket please email mayfair@boston.gov.uk where you will be contacted with information on how to apply.

The fair in miniature will also be on display at Boston Guildhall on Saturday, May 11, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, last admission 3pm.

Admission to the Boston Model Fairground Show is free and will afford a bird’s eye view of miniature delights of modern times and yesteryear.

The Greatest Showman – join in the fun The outdoor cinema events are among the most popular on Boston’s calendar. And the season kicks off with a showing in Central Park on Friday, April 26, of The Greatest Showman. But no ordinary Greatest Showman. This is the sing-a-long edition for all those who want to join in the fun. The film has become a worldwide sensation and is full of drama, colourful characters and great tunes and tells the story of the great showman P.T. Barnum and the birth of show business.

Sunset times determine the effectiveness of outdoor screenings so gates will open at 7pm and the film will begin around 8pm, when natural light levels allow. Wrap up warm and bring your own chairs. A limited number of blankets will be available to hire for a £10 refundable deposit.

Bring your own picnic, but no alcoholic drinks please. You will be able to purchase drinks on site.

Stewards will direct those using picnic blankets to and area at the front.

Best-bargain early booking tickets are now available at just £5.50 for adults, £4 concessions, £3.50 children and £15 for a family ticket (two adults and two children), but be quick, there are only 100 of these. Once the early bird tickets have gone standard ticket prices will apply - £7 adults, £6 concessions, £5 children and £21 for a family ticket. There will also be tickets available on the gate on the night, up to 7.30pm - £10 for adults, £9 concessions, £8 children and £30 for a family ticket.

We are once again grateful for sponsorship for this outdoor screening from Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management.

Buy your tickets online at https://bit. ly/2GbKxcM - these can be printed at home or you can present your tickets on an electronic device for scanning - or purchase from the borough council offices in West Street or the Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex.

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With Spring around the corner many people’s minds are turning to building projects and home improvements. These steps should help you save time, money and stress when you’re preparing to get building work, renovations or repairs done on your home.

Check if you need permission or approval You may have to get more than one kind of permission or approval before you go ahead with work on your home.

Always check if you need: • building regulations approval you may need this even for small improvements, eg replacing windows or doors • planning permission - you usually need this to build something new or make a major change, eg an extension You must also check with your local council before doing work on your home if it’s in a conservation area.

If you’re a leaseholder, check your lease. You may have to get permission from the freeholder before work starts.

Find a good builder or contractor Recommendations and references are good ways to find reliable contractors who do a good job. If you can’t get personal recommendations from people you know, ask contractors for references. It’s best to get: • 2 or 3 recent examples of similar work they’ve done • contact details for the people they did the work for - it’s best to get in touch because written references aren’t always genuine You should also use: • a registered gas engineer for gas work, eg installing a boiler or cooker • a registered electrician for electrical work, eg installing new lighting or

rewiring • someone in a competent person scheme for work that needs building regulations approval (unless you got approval yourself) You should also check if the contractor is a member of an approved trader scheme.

Interview contractors in person before you hire them. Before you meet them, it’s a good idea to write down: • a clear and detailed description of exactly what you want done • a list of questions to help you get all the information you need to compare and choose between contractors Trustmark has questions you can use as a checklist. Write down what they say they’ll do, it’ll be helpful to have a record of the job details from this conversation, as well as the written contract you’ll get before they start the work.

Quotes Try to get written quotes from at least 3 different contractors before you decide on one. Make sure it is a quote and not an estimate.

Comparing quotes will help you decide if you’re getting a fair price.

A quote should include: • a fixed total price - not a daily rate • a breakdown of all the work to be done and the materials needed • separate costs for each material and part of the work • how long the price is valid for

• if the price includes VAT • when the price can go up, eg only if you agree to extra work You can download a sample quote from the consumer pages on our website Insurance Ask to see insurance policies and check they don’t run out before the work will be finished. If it’s insurance they must have, they have to let you see the policy.

• Insurance it’s good to have: • Public liability insurance • Employers’ liability insurance If you have home or contents insurance, contact your insurer to check you’ll be covered during the work. You may have to pay more for your insurance during and after the work.

Contracts Always try to get a contract in writing before you give the go-ahead.

If the contractor doesn’t do what you agreed, a written contract can help you get what you paid for, or at least get some of your money back.

If the contractor gives you a contract, check if it covers everything you agreed. If they don’t you can write your own.

Written contracts don’t need to be in legal language - they just need to outline: • exactly what you’re paying for (they can refer back to the quote for this)

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•everything you’ve agreed on, eg timings, tidying up, materials and payments It can help to look at example contracts, or create a contract using a template, these are available on the Citizens Advice website You may be able to cancel the contract if you change your mind within 14 days of giving the go-ahead or signing a written contract. If you agreed the work could start within those 14 days you may have to pay for some or all of it.

Get the contractor’s full contact details before work starts. If you know how to get in touch, it’s easier to deal with any problems that come up.

If something goes wrong If a contractor does a bad job or doesn’t do what you agreed, you should be entitled to get it fixed or get some money back. As soon as something happens that you’re not happy with: • ask the builder or contractor to put it right • come to an agreement about how they’ll fix it, and ask them to put it in writing For more details about consumer issues see the Citizens Advice website, call the Lincolnshire Adviceline on 03444 111444 or email outreach@ citizensadvicemidlincs.org.uk

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School News

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils…

Do you have exciting news at your school?

Please send details to editor@simplyspalding.co.uk Nicky Donley, executive head at the school, said: “We are thrilled to have been chosen from such a strong shortlist for both awards organised by Children and Young People Now magazine, including the Wellcome Trust, London Institute of Banking and Finance, Sheffield City Council and Career Connect, to name just a few.”

“The judges particularly look at work to support children with special educational needs and disabilities or disadvantaged groups such as looked-after children. Our Learn and Earn project in which we’ve created our own high street with a bank, shop and market stall has really engaged children in this area while it has also provided all our pupils with important learning about maths, finance and the world

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Kirton Primary School Kirton Primary School has scooped two major awards for improving educational achievement and advice and guidance for young people in making sound life choices.

of work.

“These awards highlight the hard work and commitment of all staff, pupils and the governing body, as well as the huge support of parents. I’m extremely proud for the whole school.”

The Learn and Earn project has seen the children opening their own account at the bank, create the school’s own currency, and bank and shop staff wear uniforms, plan rotas, work shifts, check pay and order stock.

Children have developed sophisticated saving plans, saving for Mother’s Day or for younger siblings. Standards have risen for progress in maths, reading and writing.

Councillor Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children’s Services,

said: “The school richly deserves these awards for their innovation in teaching and learning. These projects have helped the school close the attainment gap between children who are disadvantaged and those who are not.

“For the last two years, Kirton has been in the top 2% of schools in England for progress in maths, reading and writing and the top 1% for disadvantaged children. It has become a Centre of Excellence, inundated with requests for advice from schools and advisory boards across the country. They truly represent everything that is good about education in Lincolnshire.”

CONTACT: Nicky Donley, head teacher, Kirton Primary School – Tel 01205 or email: nicky.donley@parliamentfederation.co.uk

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Mini Police

Mini Police is a primary-school engagement launched in Lincolnshire in September 2018.

Within the Mini Police programme we are proud that schools get the opportunity to pick their own lessons over a variety of subjects for the police facilitators to deliver, this ensures all schools have their own programme to cover their own needs. Our lessons are delivered in two ways some to elected Mini Police Officers who share their learning to the whole school and others are delivered in a whole class format across Year five and six. Recently our schools have been choosing to select the “Digital Resilience, Life in Likes” lesson, whether

this is because of the upcoming “Safer Internet Day” on the 5th February 2019 or because statistics tell us that 7 out of 10 children report that they have been bullied online or simply because post Christmas we are finding the children are discussing the new devices they now own and are becoming braver online.

Whatever the reason we enjoy hearing the children’s answers and love the challenge that some questions bring during the delivery. The programme has been written to give children the tools to help protect them in these changing times. Social Media has also been proven

to be affecting children’s wellbeing so it was important that this was covered within the Mini Police Programme.

Across the county children in our primary schools are being asked to share their knowledge on how long internet posts last for? Why would we use privacy settings? What our online responsibility is and what is online bullying? We also discuss Social Media age restrictions and why they are there to protect us. We share resources from CEOP and make all the children aware of the “Share Aware” website hosted by NSPCC and O2, this is a brilliant website that any one can sign into including our grown ups, parents or teachers and explains the pros and cons of each application including the age restrictions and real time feedback on why children and adults would want to use them.

Have you ever thought about having an Online Family Agreement? It helps families come together over their Social Media use and opens lines of conversation which in turn helps your children approach you if they see anything worrying online. The Mini Police along with their class peers in their Digital Resilience lesson get to design an agreement to send home to their families in school, we find this the most revealing part of the lesson and the children have very strong views when discussing their own responsibilities along with their parents responsibilities around their device and Social Media use. There are lots of templates online to use if you fancy trying one at home before or after your Childs lesson; make them the experts. If you areon twitter we’d love to see them over on our Twitter page so please tag us in on @LincsMiniPolice #DigitalResilience #Onlinefamilyagreement

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Library news Adult Book Choice

Attention all parents!

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Happiness For Beginners by Carole Matthews Molly runs her farm as an alternative school for kids who haven’t thrived in mainstream education. It’s full on, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. So when the well-groomed Shelby Dacre turns up at Hope Farm asking to enrol his son Lucas, Molly isn’t fazed. But Lucas is distant and soon Molly realises he might be more of a handful than she anticipated. And then there’s the added problem that his dad is distractingly handsome. Molly has her beloved farm to think of - could letting Lucas and Shelby in be a terrible mistake, or the start of something wonderful?

Most families in Lincolnshire will receive a Bookstart Baby pack from the Registrar when they register their baby’s birth.

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The packs are FREE for all babies under one year.

Babies love books and it’s never too early to start sharing stories, rhymes and songs.

When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s middle school, his neighbourhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights.

In the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson. It’s a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighbourhood meltdown.

If for some reason you did not receive your pack then a member of library staff will be able to supply you with one, so come in and see a member of the Library Team at your local library.

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1 Thermometer plus temperature relieving medicines like paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Consider battery free thermometer strips for the car – it guarantees they will work when you need them. Sachets of paracetamol etc and a spoon are a much better use of space when you’re out and about.

2 Plasters, bandages, steri-strips, lint-free swabs and pads, a sling.

A selection of sizes and shapes are good. Cardboard packets are easily squashed in the car, consider a small plastic lidded pot to keep the tidy for as long as possible. Brightly coloured and character plasters are always a winner with small people (and me too if I’m honest! Who doesn’t love a Pepper Pig plaster?!)

3 Sterile water. Good for washing

out scrapes and wounds, also good for grit in eyes and burns.

Tap water is fine at home, but more difficult to come across out and about.

4 Cold packs. Multi-use freezer packs for home, single pack ‘snap to activate’ packs for the car.

Great for bumps, bruises, scrapes and sprained ankles.

5 Sharp scissors, tweezers, a pen 6 Micropore. Great for sticking things down or together.

7 Alcohol free wipes (alcohol wipes can really sting!!)

8 Other useful medicines like bite and sting cream, arnica (cream or homeopathic remedies), Lavender Oil, Tea Tree Oil etc Not all first aid requires a follow up at A&E, but use your intuition and common sense.

If you feel there is an ongoing problem, seek additional help.

No one knows your child like you do! Another good tip is to get yourself on a Baby & Child First Aid course. In just a few hours you can learn some great life saving and basic skills to help you feel more confident if an accident happens. IF you would like to book a 2 hour workshop with us, please get in touch!

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How to choose the right childcare Choosing the right kind of childcare to support your child’s learning and development is a big step.

Making the right decision can feel overwhelming when there are so many options available to you.

First steps — identifying different types of childcare Each child and family is different, and as such, the most appropriate type of childcare will depend on your own family circumstances and the specific needs of your child.

Some questions to consider: • What are my child’s needs? What do they require at their age?

• What kind of care and learning do I want my child to have?

• How often each week does my child need caring for?

• What will be the most costeffective arrangement for our family?

Then you will need to familiarise yourself with the different types of childcare that are out there.

Crèches A crèche provides short-term occasional care for children under the age of eight and can take many forms. A crèche may be offered to you if you are attending training, visiting a leisure centre or may be provided in shopping centres. A crèche must be registered with Ofsted if it operates for more than 4 hours a day and for more than 14 days per year.

Children’s Centres Children’s Centres offer all families with children under five a range of services, information and support in their local community. The support available varies according to local need, but most centres will offer the following: advice during pregnancy, health visitor services, drop-in sessions, adult learning, employment support, debt advice and much more besides. Many centres also offer childcare, baby and toddler groups and crèches.

Pre-schools and playgroups Pre-schools and playgroups offer care for specific sessions, which can last for between two-and-a-half to four hours a day. Many provide extra services such as breakfast clubs, lunch clubs and holiday play schemes.

Day nurseries/daycare Day nurseries generally care for children from six weeks old until school age and primarily cater for the needs of working parents. They are normally open all day and offer the choice of either full-time or parttime care.

Some may also provide weekend care

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for parents who work shifts. They are run by various different groups including local schools or councils, members of the community, a workplace or by a private provider.

Nursery schools and nursery classes Nursery schools are aimed at preschool children aged three and four years old. Children start to attend a nursery school or nursery class in the September after their third birthday.

A nursery school is a separate school that is only used by children under five years old. A nursery class is part of an existing primary school. Most nursery schools and nursery classes offer part time places and operate during term-time only.

Childminders Childminders are based in their own homes and provide childcare for small groups of children. They give your child the chance to meet and play with other children, while being cared for in a home environment.

They are usually self-employed and decide which hours they work.

Home-based childcare A home-based childcarer is a person (over 18 years old) who is employed by a parent to look after children in the family home.

Home-based childcarers can care for children of any age and can work flexible hours. They can choose to register with Ofsted on the voluntary part of the childcare register.

Out-of-school care Out-of-school groups normally provide care for school-age children, up to the age of 11. This can be: before school, after school, during the school holidays, holiday schemes and play centres. Clubs that provide for children under eight years must be registered with Ofsted. Clubs that only cater for children aged over eight do not need to be registered but can choose to register on the voluntary part of the childcare register.

Clubs that are managed by

schools are automatically registered under the school’s registration.

Making a shortlist Make a shortlist of different childcare available in your area then make contact with them to arrange a visit.

Once you arrive, the childcare provider should be happy to show you around and answer any of your questions.

They should discuss how they will settle your child and support their development and learning. You can also ask to see their policies and procedures.

Before you visit, ensure you check their Ofsted report to make sure they meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements covering children’s welfare and the quality of their care.

What to think about when choosing childcare The two most important things to notice: • Firstly, how are the staff with your child as soon as you walk through the door? They should be showing a natural warmth, openness and interest in a new child coming through the door.

• Secondly, what does your gut tell you? If something doesn’t feel right to you, then go with your gut and look elsewhere.

Good questions to ask when choosing childcare Staff and managers should be willing to talk to you, make you feel welcome and answer any questions you have.

• Does the setting (or space) feel

welcoming and nurturing?

• Do the staff look happy in their work?

• How are they interacting with the children? Do they seem caring and affectionate?

• Is the setting clean?

• Is there enough space, including an outdoor play area?

• Are children taken out to enjoy outings and walks?

• Are the children happy and absorbed in activities?

• Is there a range of activities and resources available?

• Is the environment safe and stimulating for the children?

• Are parents given information about their child’s progress and achievements?

• What training, skills and experience do the carers and childcare workers have?

• What happens in cases of accidents and emergencies?

• Are the toilets and basins clean and accessible?

• Is the equipment safe and well maintained?

• Are facilities available for changing nappies and potty training?

• Are the meals and snacks healthy and nutritious?

• Has the setting achieved a quality assurance award?

• How flexible can the childminder/ setting be with last-minute extra days that you may need?

•Is there a high staff turnover? If so, how does the setting ensure a sense of continuity for your child?

You’ve made a choice. Now what?

Remember that your child needs time to settle into their environment, adjust to their new routine and get to know their key person and the other children.

You are encouraged to stay with your child at first so that they can be gradually introduced to activities and their new environment.

By working closely with your childcare provider, you can help your child to be comfortable, happy and secure, and thoroughly enjoy their time.

For more advice and information visit www.preschool.org.uk

Get ready for Spring!

We are now approaching that time of year when we all think about spring cleaning our house and garden ready for longer days and better weather. Two of the things we see every day often get overlooked - they are too much work for people to undertake themselves. These are our roofs and driveways: Driveways Block paving and other surfaces covered with algae, moss and weeds can be unsightly and slippery. Trip hazards can be avoided and the area can soon look great again with all organic matter removed and any joints re-sanded.

Roofs Moss acts like a sponge, absorbing large amounts of moisture and resulting in your roof being constantly wet. If this moisture travels underneath the tiles, it could rot the wooden components of the roof, threatening structural integrity and leading to costly repairs. Moss can break off or be disturbed by birds looking for insects and fall into gutters or downpipes, blocking your drainage system. If this issue is not spotted, it could potentially lead to parts of your roof or drainage system requiring costly replacement.

Cleaning and maintaining these areas can make a dramatic difference to the look and feel of your home. This is where the Moss Man can help. We use manufacturer recommended techniques to remove and kill moss to give your property a fresh look. Once the initial work is completed, we can use our own brand biocide to suppress future growth and keep your property

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Our customers come to us time and again because our ‘dry clean’ techniques don’t involve masses of water or pressure washing which can cause mess and damage to both your property and your neighbours.

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Health & Beauty

Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.

Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some people don’t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs.

A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.

During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, your eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil to allow more light to enter the eye the same way an open door lets more light into a dark room. This enables your eye care professional to get a good look at the back of the eyes and examine them for any signs of damage or disease. Your eye care professional is the only one who can determine if your eyes are healthy and if you’re seeing your best.

Know your family’s eye health history Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has

been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.

Eat right to protect your sight You’ve heard carrots are good for your eyes.

But eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

Maintain a healthy weight Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

Wear protective eyewear Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed

to provide the correct protection for a certain activity. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores.

Quit smoking or never start Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.

Be cool and wear your shades Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.

Give your eyes a rest If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-2020 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.

Clean your hands and your contact lenses properly To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.

Practice workplace eye safety Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eyewear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your co-workers to do the same.

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wedding day How much are couples able to negotiate pricing with venues and suppliers?

Venues tend to not be very flexible with their pricing, but there are a few factors that will influence their willingness to negotiate:

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Pick off-season months and be flexible with your date. For example, selecting a Sunday in October gives you much more leverage than a Saturday in July.

Your engagement length is important as well.

If you are trying to book 18 months into the future, pricing will likely be a lot more set in stone. However, if you are looking at dates in the next six months, which is shorter than the typical booking cycle (for dates that probably wouldn’t

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book otherwise), you have a great deal more leverage.

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. Your guest count: If the venue is also handling the catering then a larger guest count will also give you more influence.

. Your ability to connect with the salesperson is critical; let them know that their venue is your first choice, and you’re working with a limited budget. Striking the right balance of being

Make your day special but always keep an eye on your budget. It’s easy to think ‘oh it’s only £300 extra’ but those moments can soon run away with your money!

persistent, persuasive and respectful is key. If you can “engage” with them, they are more likely to make concessions and be flexible.

Suppliers do tend to be a bit more flexible than venues when it comes to pricing:

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If you are getting married in an unusual location or a destination wedding, this can work in your favour since vendors like to create a portfolio of events at a variety of venues.

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For example, if you are getting married in a castle, you may wish to consider a photographer that wouldn’t normally cover such weddings. You may have the cost of travel but sometimes they will truly negotiate their pricing if it expands their portfolio.

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As with your venue, let each supplier know they are your number-one choice.

Try to connect to them and explain what you believe will make your wedding special.

Let your suppliers know that you are happy to have your wedding published in media outlets since this is a critical engine for vendors to promote themselves.

Time of year, date of the week and the booking window of your wedding will also impact your negotiating ability. If you call a top recommended supplier and are booking a Friday wedding in January in just a few months time — you will inevitably get the best possible pricing!

Negotiating with suppliers is truly an art form. If you contact them with the expectation upfront that you are entitled to a discount, most of the time, you will not get it. However, in my experience if the they feel that you truly value their service or product,

and it truly is an issue of budget, they are more willing to be open to providing some discounts.

Don’t ask:‘What is the cheapest price that you can give me?’ ‘Why is that so expensive?

Can you give me a discount?’

‘Why do you need to charge so much? It’s not like you have any hard costs (for serviceoriented vendors like videographers)...’ . ‘XYZ Company only charges X price — why are you charging more?’

Do say:‘We would love to work with you; however, the estimate is more than we expected. Do you have any recommendations on any changes that we can make to help bring the cost down?’

Or you can see if the supplier in question might be willing to throw in some complimentary bonus items. For example, a photographer may throw in an engagement photo shoot, a florist may upgrade the type of flowers that they feature without charging you extra, or a band may perform for more time.

If you see a fee on any line item in the contract — for example, an overtime fee or an early setup fee — you can always ask if that is something the vendor is willing to waive. It doesn’t hurt to ask politely!

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The Famous Names of Kirton: Ha Harold Jackson (1892-1918), known as “Chummy”, was born at Kirton, Lincolnshire on 31st May 1892. Not much is known of his early life, though he was a noted amateur boxer and was initially employed as a drayman before he left his home town at the age of 20 to work on the railways at Nottingham. Later he became a bricklayer with the builders Messrs McAlpine.

In April 1915 he joined the 18th Hussars as a trooper, and left for France. A few months later, he was transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment. He took part in the attack on Fricourt at the beginning of July and was wounded two weeks later at Bazentin. He returned to England and served with a Reserve Battalion before rejoining his regiment in 1917.

On 22nd March 1918 at Hermies, France, Sergeant Jackson volunteered and went out through the hostile barrage and brought back valuable information regarding the enemy’s movements. Later, when the enemy had established themselves in our line, this N.C.O. rushed at them,

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and single-handed, bombed them out into the open. Shortly afterwards, again single-handed, he stalked an enemy machine-gun, threw Mills bombs at the detachment, and put the gun out of action. On a subsequent occasion when all his officers had become casualties, this very gallant N.C.O. led his company in the attack, and, when ordered to retire, he withdrew the company successfully under heavy fire. He then went out repeatedly under heavy fire and carried in wounded.

He was gazetted for the VC on 8th May 1918 and was presented with his medal ribbon by his Corps Commander on 18th May. He was lodging with one of his sisters at 5 Cheshire Road, Bowes Park, Wood Green when his VC was announced.

A photograph of him was displayed in Wood Green at the time. On 26th June he went to Buckingham Palace to receive his medal from King George V, and shortly afterwards returned to Kirton, where a photograph was displayed in the Town Hall. He was given a hero’s welcome and he spoke to the

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arold Jackson (VC) assembled people thanking them for their “grand and hearty reception.”

The citation for his VC read as follows: For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Sjt. Jackson volunteered and went out through the hostile barrage and brought back valuable information regarding the enemy’s movements. Later, when the enemy had established themselves in our line, this N.C.O. rushed at them, and single-handed, bombed them out into the open.

Shortly afterwards, again singlehanded, he stalked an enemy machine-gun, threw Mills bombs at the detachment, and put the gun out of action. On a subsequent occasion when all his officers had become casualties, this very gallant N.C.O. led his company in the attack, and, when ordered to retire, he withdrew the company successfully under heavy fire. He then went out

repeatedly under heavy fire and carried in wounded.

Jackson was killed in action at Flers, near Thiepval, France on 24th August 1918. His body was not recovered until 1927, when his remains were found and he was interred at the AIF Burial Ground, Flers.

Jackson’s medals also included the 1914–15 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. His medals passed into the hands of his sister, Mrs Mary Searby, and she loaned it to her father to wear to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

Unfortunately he didn’t return it and it was only on his death that the medals were returned to Mary. It then passed to his niece, Ms Mabel Scuffham, who lived in Boston, Lincolnshire. The medals were sold at auction at Sotheby’s on 11th May 1989 and fetched £10,450. They are not publicly held.

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We are pleased to tell you that we have the builders on site, who have now begun the essential work for the foundations of New Life Community Church in Kirton. We expect the foundations to be complete by April. Throughout 2019 we will be seeking funds of approximately £800,000 to finish the rest of the build.

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Home & Property

How To Add Value To Your Bathroom Bathrooms continue to be one of the most heavily scrutinized rooms during property valuations and inspections. That’s bad news if yours is either shabby or outdated, but it also means that you can add substantial value to your property with a simple bathroom remodelling. Making the right choices can see you more than making back the initial investment when it comes to negotiating a final price, so use this quick and easy guide to add value to your bathroom.

Clean or Replace Tiles Flooring is the number one part of a bathroom which is frequently forgotten about during remodelling. This is probably down to the fact that flooring is relatively easy to get used to, and doesn’t seem like a particularly important part of the room.

However, this is one of the first things which people will pay attention to when they enter the room, and evidence of a new floor will ensure them that that room is well taken care of. You can have tiles professionally cleaned for a quick solution, but replacing the floor itself is sure to pay off when the property’s value is ascertained. Tiles are extremely long lasting too, which means once you install them, they are there for the long-haul.

Upgrade Fixtures If either your bath, shower, toilet, or sink is more than 10 years old, you should certainly consider finding replacement units. These fixtures will almost certainly be showing their age, and they’ll tend to indicate to prospective buyers that they will soon need to carry out the work themselves.

You don’t need to necessarily find the latest and most luxurious models, but ensure that each fixture looks modern and boasts energy-

efficient credentials. Also, get rid of your shower curtain and fit a screen instead – shower curtains instantly drop the perceived value of a bathroom and in our opinion bath screens look great.

Add Eco-Friendly Accessories Making a room more environmentally-friendly should be at the top of your list across the house, but it can be especially important in a bathroom.

Most new-builds you’re competing with will have these features fitted as standard, so you want to be able to demonstrate that your bathroom is just as energyefficient. Low-flow toilets, water-saving showerheads, and heated towel rails can all help bring down the monthly bills. This is important in the long run as you will be saving money each month without needing to the last bathroom less.

Bathroom renovations can seem tiresome, but that’s also exactly how prospective owners feel! Save them the trouble by making these changes yourself, and add value while you’re doing it. So, whether you are looking to sell your home, or just want to add value the bathroom is a room you should definitely carry out work.

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Bathing a problem? – we can help Simple affordable bathing solutions • Wet rooms • Walk in showers and baths • Waterproof wall panelling • Slip resistant safety flooring • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms • Discounts for over 60’s and EX Service personnel • Showrooms nationwide Call now to arrange a FREE survey and quote

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ack in the summer of 2018 Louise and Simon proudly opened their showroom doors to L & S Carpets and Flooring Ltd and since then has been going from strength to strength. The family have always lived locally and after having many years of experience and celebrating Simons’ 25th year of fitting this year decided to open up their own showroom. The doors opened to the public late July to showcase a wide range of flooring products. The showroom holds various different flooring types such as: carpets, vinyl, laminate, Karndean, Moduleo, Quickstep and more. The showroom has specifically designed demonstration flooring for most flooring types as a visual example for customers to see when finding the perfect flooring for them. With the many years of experience the family decided to design the showroom to provide a service for every customers’ individual needs.

What makes L&S Carpets and Flooring Ltd unique is the fact that they are one of the largest stockists in the area. As well as having many different flooring stands, they also have a variety of carpets and vinyl on roll stock which means customers and take their carpet or vinyl home that day. The showroom holds over 50 carpets and vinyls on roll stock all offering a range of different styles, textures and prices. In addition to roll stock the showroom also offers carpet and vinyl remnants and off cuts of various shapes and sizes. This is the piece of flooring left from the roll stock after the greater part has been brought. There is also a small roll section of entrance matting with remnants and off cuts included.

Carpets and vinyl aside, L&S Carpets and Flooring Ltd has much more to offer. Quickstep flooring is a diverse range of many collections of laminate, engineered wood and LVT. Quickstep flooring is simple to maintain and has stunning results.

As well as L&S Carpets and Flooring Ltd being a registered quickstep retailer, they also are Karndean specialists. Karndean is a vinyl flooring with many unique ranges. They have various sizes of design strips which are added between planks and tiles for a natural looking effect. Karndean Design Flooring has a large selection of products in the showroom and one main attraction is the Karndean table. This is a large table that has all different styles of Karndean flooring inside for customers to try their own looks and ideas by customising the flooring to what they are looking for. The demonstration flooring is a example as to what customers can create for what is suitable for them.

Another style of flooring L&S offer is Moduleo; a luxury vinyl flooring combining the products natural beauty with the products durability. Fun fact: L&S

are the only retailer of Moduleo within 15 miles radius.

If you are looking for carpet binding, L&S are able to offer their service to bind together the edge of a carpet to wool to prevent fraying. The finished product could be used for many reasons such as rug to protect flooring from scratches and scuffs to a runner down the stairs. The service is completely custom, customers can choose any colour wool, shape and size of the carpet to bind giving it a personal touch.

The showroom also holds a small section for a chance for customers to look and feel different artificial grass. This is a supply only service at a great price.

L&S Carpets and Flooring Ltd have a small friendly team of Simon and son, Craig fitting, Louise and daughter Nicole with daughter-in-law Xiana in the office. The team are all looking forward to welcoming you to the showroom and the future of their business.

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Motoring

New Honda CR-V Hybrid PROS ‘N’ CONS à Looks à Power à Handling à Comfort à Storage space

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iesel seems to be dying, and that’s a shame for a lot of people. There are a lot of good diesel-driven cars out there, and the scrapyard is where government leaders would like to see them. Therefore, it seems odd that automakers are still churning them out. Indeed, many of the car launches I go on include oil-burners.

However, that’s not the case with Honda. The Japanese firm has committed itself to an electrified future and claims that by 2025 twothirds of its European transactions could encompass electrified vehicles (EVs).

The brand aims to usher in a full

urban EV later next year, but its first step towards this new age is a hybrid version of the CR-V. The model is in its fifth-generation, and the hybrid powertrain is already housed within the Accord saloon in the United States. That means it’s a proven unit, so its debut in the CR-V over this side of the pond looks like a safe bet.

The system is named Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD), and it facilitates a trio of drive settings.

All-electric can be selected in EV Drive, but only for limited amounts of time, due to the minuscule 1kWh battery bundle. Hybrid Drive utilises the clout of the 2.0-litre petrol engine, which runs at low revs to run one of

the Honda’s electric motors. This then produces the muscle used by the other motor for momentum.

Engine Drive shuts a clutch to allow the front axle to be propelled by the petrol motor, while the transmission is a single fixed ratio transmission. Both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions are offered.

So, in Hybrid Drive, the simplest way to understand how the Honda powertrain works is to imagine it being akin to a hydrogen fuel cell car – but, instead, it’s using petrol to produce a charge for the electric motor.

The CR-V Hybrid favours EV Drive or Hybrid settings when it’s not on the motorway. This means the engine is either not running, or it’s just trickling power to the battery pack.

But the best bit is that the Honda automatically sorts through its trio of modes depending on what your driving is like - and the changes are virtually flawless.

If driven conservatively, the CR-V Hybrid is a hushed and comfy car. The cabin is refined, and the switchgear falls easily to hand. The paddles behind the tiller enable you to change the intensity of the energy recuperation system, as well. There’s also a Sport setting, which is meant to

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Price: £37,255 give a quicker throttle response – but its influence is minimal.

The ‘green’ Honda rides pleasantly and absorbs potholes well, but the heavy car does suffer from body roll in corners. Generally, it feels like a decent set-of-wheels, though, and that’s where most of its allure lies. The CR-V Hybrid’s 51.4mpg fuel efficiency isn’t earth-shattering, but it’s comparable with most similarly-sized diesel-driven vehicles. It’ll be easier on the pocket than the standard petrolpropelled version, that’s for sure.

Alas, practicality isn’t as good with the CR-V Hybrid. This is because the environmentally-friendly power system cuts into the Honda’s boot space, slashing it from 561 litres to 497 litres. There’s a lot of handy room in the cabin, though - and leg and headspace in the rear are better than ever.

Keep an eye out for the new CR-V Hybrid – you can order it now, but it officially goes on sale in the UK in February 2019.

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March Entertainment Guide CLUBS • GROUPS • CLASSES

v Monday

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

v Tuesday

9.30am - Teddies Tunes –Danny Flear Community Centre, Frieston. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families.

T: 01205 367004 10.00am – 11.00am Tai Chi, Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, T:07789 893 853, W: www.taichilincs.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00pm, Tuesday Club, for art, painting, cookery etc, Unitarian Church, Spayne Road, Boston, (near the Gliderdrome), T: 07857625792, E: rogers1emma@sky.com 10.00am – 4.00pm, Country Roads Quilters, Sibsey Village hall, T: 01205 750562 10.00am – 12.00pm Short Health Walk - Boston 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

v Wednesday

Boot Camp Work Wednesday and Saturday out at Boston Body Hub. Call Debbie on 01205 837172 Market Day – Louth and Boston 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class - Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray - Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am12.30am. Mandala mindful yoga in a relaxing and restful centre, reduce stress and relax. call 01205 837172 10am – 1pm Wood carving workshop Boston Stump 1.30pm-3pm – Crafty Lot! – craft sessions for everyone. First 3 Wednesday

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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

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, (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 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.

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