SB Oct 17

SB BYOSLY PL IM SIM SP N O T ON S T O S B O B Y L IM NLY Y S P P PL SIM N YOBNOSTO SIMBO N SIM S PSLT O YIM TO BO ST PLS www.simplyboston.co.uk O Y L IM N S P N O L T O N P IM S T O S BOSIM Y N YN LO YTBOS N SB PT LS Y BPO OS IM OLY IM N PSLIM T S P YOBSOTSOTNO O T STSO B IM ON S Y BO LN YLB PO SIM PLP NIM IM SO OS ST T N S O B O YLB T N B YOSY S PLP O L Y O T P B SIM SIM NNSIM SPIM OO LYPBLOS LY BBOO TT N S O T S IM S S O B NLY TOP P SIM OYSTON OST TONOS IMPPLY LY BO BL N SSIM ON B OSTO IMPSLY BSTOP P SIMS Y L IM N N S P L O N T IM S BOSIM Y N BOS OLSYTO YN LO BP P Y L T IM P S IM S S O T IM N B S S OLY STP YOBSOTONO T STON ON SIM BO LY YLB PO SIM N BO PLP NIM IM T S O S T S N O BOSS O B O N T B Y S O PL L Y PYLY B SIM IMP BOST SO SIM IM N SP O N LYPL T N O S O T O S T IM B S S O O B Y BON NLY SIMP PL PLY P OYST SIM BL YOBNOSTO T BO N SIM S PSLT ON YIM O TO L B S P S O Y L IM N S P N O T O NST SIM BOS YTBOO LS Y BPO SIMPLY IM N PSLIM T STSO BOSTON ON Y BO L P N O IM N BSOST TO SP LY B IM SO

lL o O

F R Your EE !

C c A a lL M mA aG gA aZ z iI

PASSAT GTE

REVIEW

Simply Boston Issue 5152 September 2017 Issue October 2017

CHILDREN’S HOBBIES

Give a Underfloor Heating a Home

Dog

tional BritishNaFood e t a l o c o h C Fortnight eek W

N n eE

Weddings:

Let’s eat

Cake

FO C US ON FREISTON

The Boston Witham Academies Federation

Haven High

AC A D EMY

The Boston Witham Academies Federation Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB T: 01205 311979 F: 01205 362850 E: haven@bwaf.net W: www.bwaf.net

Working in partnership

to raise achievement for all.

TE PA GA

RK

Carlton Road

WY

SIXTH FORM

Wygate Park

AC A D E M Y

Welcome to the October issue

I

t has been a challenging few weeks transitioning from a family of 3 to 4, juggling the needs of a newborn and a toddler has been a whole new experience but a journey we are enjoying. We have had our first family holiday in Norfolk, we were very lucky with the weather and had some lovely days out exploring our neighbouring county.

In this issue we are looking at all things chocolate (my favourite topic!) as it is National Chocolate Month. If over the summer you have got engaged or are going to be involved in a wedding, our wedding feature is focussing on the show stopper...the cake, what is the history and what are the new trends.

As winter is now well and truly upon us, we are looking at keeping warm this winter. What are you entitled to, top tips to save money and be more energy efficient. Finally, this month Tim takes the Volvo V90R for a spin!

All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue!

Hay ley

4 News

22 Food & Drink

6 Council News

25 Home & Property

Weddings - P21 your LOCAL COMM

UNITY

community Please help the local ting local stay vibrant by suppor forget to ’t don and s sse busine when ING LD SPA mention SIMPLY duct from pro a ing buy or ling cal e seen in the an advertiser you hav loyalty of our magazine! Without the be able to not uld wo we rs ise advert ine to you gaz ma at gre deliver such a every month.

Home y & Propert

Motoring

8 Citizens Advice 26 Motoring 10 School News

28 Handy Contacts

13 Library News

29 Items for Sale

14 Family Life

30 What’s On

Managing Director – Hayley Hammond, hayley@chilli-mp.co.uk Customer Services Executive - Heather Barton, heather@chilli-mp.co.uk Sales Executive – Cherrie Ormesher, cherrie@chilli-mp.co.uk Sales Executive – Gina Howson, gina@chilli-mp.co.uk Sales Executive - Sarah Aldrich, sarah@chilli-mp.co.uk Sales Support Manager – Rosie Willerton, rosie@chilli-mp.co.uk Distribution Manager - Adam Atkin, info@chilli-mp.co.uk

School News Follow us @SimplyBoston Like us at Simply Boston

Contact Us Tel: 01775 640254 Email: info@simplyboston.co.uk Web: www.simplyboston.co.uk Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB

Simply Boston is sourced and published independently by a local resident and not associated with any large organisation or society. Any reproduction of any part of this publication is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

Any views or opinions expressed in Simply Boston may not be reflective of those of the publisher. Simply Boston or the parent company cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material.

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 3

Xxxxxx

News Comic Relief and UK Community Foundations launches a new £2million initiative investing in small community organisations across the UK Comic Relief and UK Community Foundations announced a new £2 million investment into supporting small community led organisations across the UK, which will play a vital role supporting people to make positive changes in their lives and their local communities.

Grassroots organisations like these have been hit particularly hard over the last few years due to the current economic climate, which has made it harder to secure funding and yet these organisations are often the first and sometimes only point of support for individuals and communities trying to make a difference in their lives.

The Core Strength – Local Communities initiative provides funding for essential core running costs for small locally led community organisations. Grants between £1,000 to £5,000 for up to 12 months are available to local community organisations with an annual income of up to £100,000. The initiative will sit under the Comic Relief programme of Building Stronger Communities – supporting groups who work to make their communities more connected, empowered and productive.

Gilly Green, head of UK grants said, “We at Comic Relief recognise the importance of these community led organisations and their critical work. We also know that sometimes even the basics of keeping the

lights on can be a struggle at the moment, let alone time to plan and invest in growth. At the heart of this funding is to give organisations the choice of where their needs lie – be it paying for the rent and lighting or invest in development and forward planning. We are proud to lead this approach and invest into the heart of our local communities”.

Fabian French, CEO UK Community Foundations said, “At UK Community Foundations we know that one of the key challenges faced by local organisations is getting funding for their core running costs, which is especially difficult when public sector grants are running dry.

We’re delighted to continue our strong partnership with Comic Relief to help small and local charities concentrate on what they do best – helping those in need”.

Closing dates for receipt of applications are on 1 November 2017 and 1 March 2018.

Boston set to be Illuminated Preparations for this year’s Illuminate Parade are gathering apace, ahead of the big event on the evening of Thursday 23 November 2017 in Boston Market Place. Illuminate is an annual light festival which celebrates the story of the Pilgrims, which will lead up to the international celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower in 2020.

This year, five different schools from across Boston will be creating spectacular new lanterns for the parade, to follow the stunning ships, stars and birds of previous years. There will also be open making sessions at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre activity room on Sunday 15 October and then Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October, 10am and 3pm. Anyone can come as long as they are free to attend the Illuminate procession itself.

Places on these workshops need to be booked, so to book yours, email Transported@litc.org.uk. There are still opportunities for musicians to play in

4 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk 4 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

the procession as well, preferably wind or brass instruments – please email Anna.Scott@litc.org.uk to express an interest.

As well as the Illuminate Parade, Thursday 23 November will see the Boston Christmas Market return. Festive treats and gifts can be purchased whilst watching the evening entertainment which will host Cinderella and Kenny J performances.

The newly formed community group, Christmas In Boston, will turn on the Christmas lights they have worked hard to secure funding for from local businesses to light the town. A Festive Market has also being added to this year’s calendar on Sunday 17th December hosting a free screening of Elf in the Stump in the afternoon.

Illuminate is a partnership event organised by Transported, Boston Borough Council and Mayflower 400. For more information, visit www.transportedart.com and www. mayflower400uk.org.

Send your news articles to: editor@simplyboston.co.uk

Xxxxxx

News Outdoor cinema coming back next summer

Plans are already being made for a repeat next summer of the outdoor cinema experiences enjoyed by so many in Boston’s Central Park.

And Boston Borough Council’s events team wants to hear suggestions from you of suitable films to show. They must be U-rated so they are suitable for a family audience.

The first open-air shows were blessed with fine weather and the audience enjoyed Mary Poppins and Despicable Me on two separate evenings. Early arrivals saw the mobile screen and projector equipment being set up which delivered such highquality images.

A short film made by the council, showing Boston off at its best, filled in before the main features, which were sponsored

by Chattertons Solicitors and Wealth Management in Boston.

A real life Mary Poppins popped in for the showing of “her” film, followed by a Minion when Despicable Me was screened.

Some who attended took to social media to post “We watched last night, it was well worth the wait” and “We had a

brilliant time tonight. Great job.”

Kristina Willoughby, the town centre services manager, said: “We held our breath and crossed our fingers and were really lucky to get good weather for both nights. It was the first time this had been done, and the audiences and enjoyment the people had, means we will be back next summer.”

If you have a suggestion for a family film with a U-certificate that you think should be shown please email Kristina at events@ boston.gov.uk Boston Women’s Aid had a worthwhile day at the market and have thanked the council events team for organising their charity stall.

Marie Chapman, funding and development manager for Boston Women’s Aid, said “We had a wonderful day, many people came along to chat and try their luck on our tombola. We raised £175 for the charity.

For local news visit www.simplyboston.co.uk

Become a volunteer mentor and make a difference A Lincolnshire woman who is helping others to enjoy the benefits of volunteering whilst doing it herself is urging others to get involved too.

Volunteering can aid self esteem, well being, increase your social circle and be a useful stepping stone to a future goal such as employment or improved mental health.

Retired Jaye Adams (64), a former CCTV operator and courts security officer, of Cherry Holt Lane, Pinchbeck, supports Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) as a volunteer mentor, providing support on a one-toone basis to help others take the first steps into volunteering.

LCVS is seeking to recruit others to similar roles in Boston, East Lindsey, South Holland and South Kesteven.

Jaye said: “I just wanted to make a difference and try and help someone.

“I’d recommend volunteering 100 per cent. It’s a big challenge but each time you get over a hurdle it’s more satisfying.

“This role has given me an insight into how to support people with mental health issues.

“It’s a nice feeling knowing you’ve made a difference to someone and you’ve made their day a little bit better. It makes me feel so good to see a smile on my mentee’s face.”

LCVS – the charity that runs Volunteer Centres in Spalding, Boston, Louth and Grantham – currently has capacity to recruit further volunteer mentors and champions.

Volunteering Champions, attend events, meeting people and promoting the benefits of volunteering.

Ruth Copleston, LCVS senior operations officer, said: “Volunteering is well proven to offer a wide variety of health and well being benefits and can increase job prospects too.

“We’re looking to recruit people who want to access all those benefits themselves and tell others about them.

“These are roles for people who really want to make a difference to individuals and their local communities.”

No experience is necessary and training will be provided.

These roles provide great work experience and any time you can give will be welcomed.

LCVS keeps a database of available voluntary roles to suit all interests, ranging from administration to animal welfare.

If you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity contact LCVS via enquiry@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk or call 01205 510888 and select your local office from the options offered. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 5 www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 5

kes Cllr Michael Broo

Each month local councillors will be giving their updates on the local area, this month Deputy Leader and Cabinet member Cllr Michael Brookes talks about all things rubbish this month!

co.uk

info@simplyboston.

B Medical Greyfriars Surgery ........................... 01205 311133 Kirton Medical Centre ................... 01205 722437 Liquorpond Surgery ....................... 01205 362763 Parkside Surgery............................... 01205 365881 The Medical Centre.......................... 01205 870666 The Rural Medical Practice........... 01780 550251 Pilgrim Hospital................................. 01205 364801 Ramsay Health Care Boston West Hospital..................... 01205 591860 Westside Surgery . .......................... 01205 362556 Stuart House Surgery ..................... 01205 362173

Entertainment Blackfriars Theatre.......................... 01205 363108 Blackfriars Art Centre . ................. 01205 363075 Savoy Cinema West End ............... 01205 363634 Geoff Moulder Leisure Complex.............................. 01205 363483

Dentists Boston Clinic .................................... 01205 365758 Boston Dental Care ........................ 01205 364993 Boston Dental Centre . ................. 0844 576 9399 Dental Practice ................................ 01205 365870 Holland House Dental Surgery... 01205 362310

Vets Marshlands Veterinary Centre.... 01205 760587 Alistair J Mitchell ............................ 01205 366872 Elwood & Briggs Veterinary Surgery....................... 01205 722696 Pilgrim ................................................ 01205 366872

Travel National Rail Enquiries ................. 08457 484950 Traveline ........................................... 0871 200 22 33

Utilities Electricity Emergency ...................... 0800 404090 Gas Energy ........................................... 0800 111999

General Boston Police Station .................... 01205 366222 Boston Borough Council . ............. 01205 314200 Post Office . ...................................... 08457 22 33 44 Citizens Advice Bureau . .............. 03444 111 444 Childline ..................................................... 0800 1111 Boston Library.................................. 01522 782010 Registration of Births .................... 01522 782244 Matt Warman MP ............................ 01205 809110

6 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

oston Borough Council probably has more communication with residents about issues involving rubbish than anything else.

We know that concern over these matters is common among most local authorities and it is encouraging that so many residents are bothered about keeping the streets and public areas clean and tidy.

The borough council has the responsibility for doing all it can to collect and dispose of rubbish in ways which are kindest to the environment. But it cannot do this without the assistance of the public.

The guidelines are straight forward, but here are a few reminders made necessary by some recent incidents: • Please do not place any items into your blue recycling bin which cannot be recycled.

Doing so is more than just a minor inconvenience. Our refuse collectors work to a tight schedule and simply do not have time to check each bin. If a contaminated bin is tipped into the lorry the WHOLE LOAD is contaminated, and that’s a dreadful waste of finite materials which can be used again. Check what can go into your blue bin here http://bit.ly/2rQdtfB • Please do not place items inside bags in your blue recycling bin. If you use a bin liner in your home please ensure that the material is tipped loose, out of the bags, into your wheelie bin. Bin liners cannot be recycled and can hide items which cannot be recycled and may pose a hazard to our staff. Recently a bag was found to contain used hypodermic needles. Removing the bags takes time the bin men can ill afford if they are to complete all that day’s collections. If the bags make it to the recycling centre they waste more time

Michael’s Notes

and put the load at risk of being rejected because of contamination.

This is out of the control of the council, Sorry, but we can no longer deal with recycled matebut will cost rial presented like this. If you use a bin liner in the bins in your home please ensure all council tax that the collected material is tipped loose, out of the bags, into your payers when wheelie bin. Why? Because the bin liners cannot be recyc led and beca use the waste they can hide items which at best cannot be recycled and at worst may pose a has to be hazard to our collectors and sorte rs. Recently such a bag was foun redirected d to contain used hypodermic need les. to another disposal stream. they have the intention and If the material is placed loose in means to clean up after their pet. the bin you can get more in.

We also have extra help from • Bins containing bags WILL a private firm of enforcement NOT be emptied. A sticker will officers, and at no additional cost be applied explaining why the to the council tax payers; bin has not been emptied.

• Fly tipping is another • If your bin is full you can spoiler that we have to deal get free blue bags from the with, and our Operation Fly borough council for excess.

Swat initiative, is another These should be presented at first. We work with prisoners the side of the bin, NOT in it. coming up to release date from Cramming them into the bin will HM Prison North Sea Camp leave the lid open and that fouls to clean up fly tip sites, saving the tipping mechanism on the tax payers’ cash. Fly tippers be lorry. warned – we search for clues to • Please consider the space catch offenders and keep close needed by the bin lorry to get watch at regular fly-tip sites. If down your street. You know you employ someone to take when the collections are made, your rubbish away the rubbish so please take care when parking remains your legal responsibility your vehicle that access by a and you must ensure your large refuse freighter is not carrier is properly licensed. obstructed. Failure to collect Find out more here http://bit. because of this will not make you ly/2ip1mqy popular with your neighbours!

• The council’s kerbside • Litter is the bane of our garden waste collection lives. These days litter extends service has had another to cigarette ends, spitting and successful run, and those record urinating and defecating in numbers making use of it will be public. Everyone knows that pleased to have it as the autumn littering, in all its shapes and clean-up begins, saving them guises, is wrong, but some still time running to the tip and mess do it. Dog mess is covered by in their cars. Current collections different legislation and we finish in early December and have had to adopt a new policy. start again by the beginning of Our officers are among the March, and new users can sign first in the country to be able up to receive collections from to issue a £100 fixed penalty if April. Information about how to a dog walker fails to produce a register for the service will be dog poo bag; they have to show released in the New Year.

home improvements

Could you volunteer with the Samaritans?

“Knowing that someone is always there gives me hope”

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

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

A Samaritans’ Role is important We listen to others: • Without trying to take control • Without giving advice • Without judging

We can help you to: • Learn new skills • Improve skills you already have • Offer support when it is most needed

A Samaritan’s training is free of charge

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

If you’re interested, we hold information and selection days. Join us on October 7th at 10.00 am at the Len Medlock Centre Boston (near the bus station) to find out more and, if you wish, stay and have lunch with us.Training begins on 14th October and consists of 8 weekly sessions.

We need Listening volunteers but you could also support us by helping with publicity, advertising and fund raising.

If you want more details, give us a call on 07531 312575, leave a message and we’ll get back to you and try to answer your questions.

Or you can email us on bostonsamrecruit@gmail.com www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 7

Advice

What our local Citizens Advice trustees do

by Sally Pygott – Project Development Team Leader

B

eing a charity trustee can be rewarding and enjoyable. It is a great way to be involved in a community or cause which matters to you. Trustees come from all walks of life and being a trustee can help you meet new people, change your community for the better, learn new skills or use your existing skills in a new context.

You may get involved because it is a cause or an issue you are passionate about or maybe your life has been touched by the work of the voluntary organisation. You may want to build your CV, gain experience of strategy and management or find out more about the not-for-profit sector before making a career change.

Across England and Wales there are over 300 local Citizens Advice. Each one is a registered charity and, by law, has to have its own board of trustees who are responsible for leading the organisation and deciding how it is run.

What does a local Citizens Advice trustee do?

Trustees are volunteers who are expected to use their skills, knowledge and experience to help guide and govern their local Citizens

Advice. They work with the Chief Executive and other staff to shape strategy and give direction.

This includes making sure that their local Citizens Advice is: • Doing what it was set-up to do, such as offering high quality advice services to the local community.

• Complying with the law, including upkeep of premises, insurance, recruitment and equipment.

• Securing money to meet current and new demands, and that all funds are used responsibly.

• Recognised and valued by local organisations, funders and people, who are aware of the vital service their local Citizens Advice provides.

Within a board, some trustees will have a specific role, such as being the Chair, Treasurer or Secretary.

These positions have defined responsibilities, such as chairing and facilitating meetings (Chair), overseeing the budget (Treasurer) and taking and circulating minutes (Secretary). Attendance at regular meetings is expected by all trustees. Sometimes trustees will get involved in additional governance projects, such as supporting fundraising, developing strategy or overseeing HR procedures.

Jenny Paterson, a Trustee for Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire, tells us how being a trustee has given her the opportunity to use her unique skills and experience while learning from others too.

How much time is involved in volunteering as a trustee?

In 2015/16, the 2500 local Citizens Advice trustees said that they spent an average of just over 8.5 hours every month undertaking trustee business., including four compulsory annual meetings.

Most trustee boards meet in the evenings to allow people to fit around full-time employment or studying.

However, outside of meetings, trustees may be required to give additional support, such as working with members of staff on key projects (such as budgeting, recruitment or communications).

What qualifications are required to be a trustee?

No specific qualifications are required to be a trustee. Local Citizens Advice trustee boards welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience who are passionate about advice services and can bring innovative ideas, unique perspectives and good judgement.

Sometimes, a local Citizens Advice will be looking for a trustee with a specific skillset, such as experience in law, advice services or fundraising. If so, this should be outlined in the role profile and description.

What’s in it for you?

• Expenses - all trustees are volunteers,

which means they aren’t paid. However, we do pay out of pocket expenses, such as travel to-and-from meetings.

• Training - all trustees are given training so that you know what is expected of you and how to carry out your role.

• Experience - being a trustee is a good experience to put on your CV. It shows that you can hold a position of responsibility, work with others and help to lead and guide an organisation.

• Networking opportunities - in total there is a network of over 300 local Citizens Advice across England and Wales, and 2500 trustees. There are a number of national events and training opportunities available for trustees to attend.

• Satisfaction - as a trustee, you would be helping to deliver a vital local service that, along with other local Citizens Advice, helps millions of people every year to find a way forward.

At its heart, being a trustee puts you at the centre of the action for the organisation you are involved in. The more effective the board of trustees, the greater difference you and your organisation will make.”

How do you become a trustee?

To become a trustee at Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire you need to: email us on enquiries@ citizensadvicemidlincs.org.uk for an application or telephone for further information on 01529 307900

Citizens Advice give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help you solve your problems. The lifeline of communities in Boston & North Kesteven Boston Office

Sleaford Office

North Hykeham Office

Chantry House 3 Lincoln Lane Boston PE21 8RU Mon to Thur 09.00 - 5.00 Fri 09.00 - 4.45

Moneys Yard, Carre Street Sleaford NG34 7TW Mon to Wed 09.00 - 4.00 Thurs 09.00 – 3.00 & 4.00 – 7.00 Fri 09.00 - 1.00

North Hykeham Town Council Civic Offices , Fen Lane North Hykeham LN6 8EY Mon & Wed 10.00 to 12.30

8 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

Adviceline : 03444 111444 Lincolnshire language Line : 0344 847 6128 E mail : outreach@citizensadvicemidlincs. org.uk www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/ mid-lincolnshire

WITH OVER 360+ STORES NATIONWIDE THERE’S A STORE NEAR YOU

SPAL DI N GR

OA D

WAY AMS N AD JOH

HIGH STREET

Topps Tiles Boston Hamilton Way Nelson Way Industrial Estate Boston, PE21 8TT Tel: 01205 352255

Terms & conditions apply. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 9

School News

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils…

Do you have exciting news at your school?

Please send details to editor@simplyboston.co.uk

Boston College New principal Jo Maher joined all the staff in welcoming everyone to the new academic year.

New students to Boston College have settled in well and spent their first week enjoying a variety of activities as part of their induction week. As well as getting to know their way around campus and familiarising themselves with the new facilities, learners took advantage of team building trips to make new friends and get to know their courses a little bit better.

Students on the Uniformed Public Services course began with the first of what will be many of their outdoor adventures at Tallington Lakes, putting their skills to the test in canoes and kayaks.

Closer to home, students starting their Sports courses took part in an overnight camp out at the Peter Paine Performance Centre.

Elsewhere on campus students could be found in the workshops

learning about health and safety and the industry standard tools they are about to start working with.

Returning students have also settled quickly and are thinking about their next steps with UCAS Applications being filled in for University and work placements being arranged. Students on Health and Social Care courses are looking forward to starting their placements in hospitals, nursing homes and residential care settings.

The College is also working closely with local schools and will be offering students the opportunity to tour the campus and speak to staff about subjects that interest them at their forthcoming Open Event.

Butterwick Primary School Butterwick Primary School recently raised an outstanding amount of money by participating in a fundraising event organised

by Usborne Books at Home.

Over a 1 week period in May half term the children in Years Reception to Year 6 at Butterwick Primary read as many books as possible and the children in Reception listened to as many books as possible, being sponsored by their friends and families.

Usborne Organiser Sarah Singleton worked closely with Deputy Headteacher Karen Lewis to launch the event, setting the children a challenge to read with as many different people as possible during the week long sponsored event.

The children were very enthusiastic and raised an impressive £525 which Sarah was able to add an additional £315 of Usborne Books to their total.

Sarah Singleton - Usborne Books at Home Organiser - said: “Working with local schools to help raise money to get brand new books is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. Mrs Lewis and the children at Butterwick Primary School did an incredible job and I’m so pleased to have been able to support them in expanding their school resources.”

Usborne Books at Home aim to encourage a love of books with as many children as possible and a way of doing this is by rewarding schools who raise large sums of money, with additional free books.

The school received their books for the start of the new school 10 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

n Pictured are Mrs Towers, Headteacher, Mrs Lewis Deputy Headteacher and pu pils who took part. year and Mrs Lewis presented these (to the children who raised the money) in a special celebration assembly, with over 100 books the school’s resources were significantly boosted.

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

Vehicle repairs

PLUS the areas ONLY Offering 30 hours funded childcare for Independent Vehicle Air eligible 3-4 year olds Specialists Conditioning ✸ Car and lightFlexible commercial servicing ✸ MOT’s ✸ Tyres childcare spaces ✸Family Auto-Electrical Specialists Diagnostic Testing and tots groups at The✸Home Nursery Hub ✸ ECU Programming Diesel Pump & Injector After ✸ school and holiday clubs Programming ✸ Key Programming Ofsted ✸ Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists registered ✸ Courtesy Vehicle Available

47-49 High Street, Boston, Lincs PE21 8SP 01205 461575thehomenursery@aol.com - 07833705363 mail@lrs-autorepairs.com • www.lrs-autorepairs.com www.thehomenursery@aol.com.

Unit A, Ropers Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincs PE20 2HZ

Enjoy Professional Eyecare SUTTERTON GARAGE Enjoy Professional Eyecare For Your Family MOT TESTING WHILE YOU WAIT For Your Family Mon-FriBy and Saturday Mornings Our Family

By Our Family “We only MOT”

Children’s Examinations * NHS and Private RepairEye Agency Contacts Available Children’s Eye Examinations NHS and Private Eye Examinations * OCT (3D*Retinal Scanning) Eye*Examinations * OCT (3D Retinal Scanning) Contact Lenses * Spectacles * Sunglasses * Contact Lenses * Spectacles * Sunglasses

Call Now 01205 460987 To Book An Appointment

Supporting Sutterton and Surrounding Area

Tel: 01205 624684 . Mob: 07717 416728

Reliance Plumbing Established 1995

Based in Boston covering all Lincolnshire. of LincolnshirePE20 1LD Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Our Services

First Class Facilities, Offering Outstanding Childcare At Affordable Prices

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

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

30 FREE FUNDED HOURS 2 & 3 YEAR OLD PLACES AVAILABLE

Relianceplumb@gmail.com Tel 01205 352875 Mob 07957143099 “Children have Superb fun in this stimulating and extensively resourced learning environment. The inspiring and professional staff team at this vibrant setting offer children a Truly Memorable Early Years Experience within an environment as close to home as the nursery can possibly create. Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic practitioners enhance the delivery of the Educational Programmes through the imaginative and creative useleaking of plentiful Broken, or blocked guttering at your home or business? resources on offer.”

UT- G U T T E R CLEANSE Call Dave on Conservatory roof in need of cleaning fixing?

01529 410380 or To arrangeorDon’t a visit 07877 362941please call; know who to call?

Emergency call out, Gutters cleaned and repaired, yearly davemdiverMarie Bakewell on of your guttering, health checks @yahoo.co.uk Conservatory roof cleaning and

01205 725 018 repairs.

Guttercleanse

can www.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk help!

Full public liability insurance

Looking Looking for for aa local local business business or or service? service?

Then Then make make sure sure you you look look online online at at www.simplyboston.co.uk www.simplyboston.co.uk Keep Our Community Vibrant Keep Our Community Vibrant and Support Local Independent and Support Local Independent Businesses Businesses

YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DIRECTORY OF DIRECTORY OF LOCAL BUSINESSES LOCAL BUSINESSES

YOUR LOCAL WEBSITE YOUR LOCAL CELEBRATING THEWEBSITE LOCAL AREA CELEBRATING THE LOCAL AREA

No job too small or too big www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 11

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 27

Shaun Cross of Time Out

INSPIRATION FOR EVERY GENERATION AT PETERBOROUGH’S RAILWAY MODELLING EXHIBITION

A

S P C i

C c w

Celebrating 12 years

�• 100+ QUALITY TRADERS INCLUDING • OUTDOOR TRAIN RIDES PROVIDED BY THE PETERBOROUGH SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS • THE MARKET DEEPING MODEL RAILWAY CLUB’S CHILDREN’S AREA • 30+ WORKING MODEL TRAIN LAYOUTS • EXCITING WORKSHOPS & DEMONSTRATIONS

in Business

Clocks Canvases Occasional Chairs

d:

Pre-booke

Adults £9.00 Child £5.00

TIME OUT

Painted Furniture Oak Furniture and much more...

New Autumn stock arriving weekly GIFT, INTERIORS, HAIR & BEAUTY

To Book

4 High Street, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire PE12 9DB Tel: 01406 366789

0844 581 4904 MODEL-RAILWAY-SHOWS.CO.UK

Open Mon & Tues 9-5 Closed Wed, Thurs & Fri 9-5 Sat 9-4 Hair & Beauty - Late appointments Thursday & Friday

Calls are charged at standard local rate. Fee applies for postal tickets.

E-tickets are free of charge. *Terms apply

P g u mpk n i d l a i n p S

Peterborough Railways - QP - Simply Spalding.indd 1

O R

04/09/2017 14:25

Sharon M

Huge Autumn TANNING

Personal Trainer | Nutrition

stock clearance sale

Are you ready 10% off

Beat the 2018 price increases with a minimum of

all stock Lawnmowers Buy 5 x 30minutePt sessionsfor £

Spalding Town Centre Contact the Community Development Team: 01775 761161 community@sholland.gov.uk www.sholland.gov.uk

tanningor a whiteto brownspra OR Buy10x 30minutesPt sessionfor

01406 370198 tanningor a whiteto brownspra

Baytree Garden Centre, Weston, High Rd, Spalding PE12 6JU

Call Sharonon07912424299or Afterglo

www.themowercentre.com 1 New Road, Spalding, PE11 1BS 12 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

22 | SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk

Library news

Adult Book Choice

Boston Library Events in October

Mrs Hudson and the Spirit’s Curse

by Martin Davies ‘A group of Limehouse merchants are mysteriously dying off one by one. What if the best detectives for the job aren’t Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, but Holmes’ housekeeper Mrs Hudson and her assistant Flottie? I really enjoyed this entertaining story. It made a refreshing change to see Mrs Hudson and Flottie keeping one step ahead of Holmes and Watson throughout and I’m sure die hard Sherlock fans won’t be too upset to have their hero outwitted by his intrepid housekeeper.

Mr Pusskins

by Sam Lloyd Mr Pusskins seems to have everything a cat could want; someone to play with, someone to brush his fur and someone to give him cuddles. Unfortunately Mr Pusskins doesn’t appreciate what he’s got and decides to leave home and seek adventure. Things don’t turn out quite the way he planned and he soon regrets his decision. With excellent illustrations and engaging text Mr Pusskins is a story that will delight readers young and old.

October 9th to 14th October 9th to 14th is National Libraries Week. Pop into Boston Library for a week full of events including quizzes, 3 for2 DVD offer, Coffee Morning, Online Library Resources Workshops and more. Ask library staff for more details. Come and pick up a leaflet today to find out what else we offer you.

v Boston Library opening hours Mondays - 9am to 5pm Tuesdays - 9am to 5pm Wednesday - 9am to 5pm Thursdays - 9am to 6pm Fridays - 9am to 5pm Saturdays - 9am to 4pm ä Telephone 01522 782010 (charged at local rate) or log on to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/libraries.

555

During the first quarter of 2017 Careline Community Services assisted 555 people who had fallen.

We’re here to help.

To find out more, call us on 01553 616200 or visit www.careline-cs.org.uk

LINCOLNSHIRE POOLS & SPAS LIMITED

01406 424 504

Luxury Hot Tubs & Swim Spas at affordable prices.

We have a wide range of spas on display in our showroom - open 7 days a week We are proud to be a selected Tylö sauna dealer covering a large area of the UK

Unit 26, Fleet Road Industrial Estate, Holbeach, Lincolnshire PE12 8LY info@lincolnshirepoolsandspas.co.uk www.lincolnshirepoolsandspas.com www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 13

Family life

Help Give Stray and Abandoned Dogs a New Home

J

erry Green Dog Rescue care for and rehome abandoned and unwanted dogs, and will never put a dog to sleep unless its health or temperament make this the kindest option. Jerry Green Dog Rescue receives no state or lottery funding. This means they are very much dependent on the generosity of the public individual donors are their lifeline.

We are pleased to showcase some of the dogs requiring a new forever home with the support of local businesses.

If you would like to support Jerry Green you can do so by making a donation online at www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/HowYouCanHelp

y

ette

Rock

Tel: 01775

by

767155

Rex

21

4224 Tel: 01406

6 years old, Crossb reed South Lincolnshi re

449232 Tel: 01205 779493 or 07947

750291

5 years old, Bullmastiff Crossb reed North Lincolnshi re

6 years old, Boxe r North Lincolnshi re

Tel: 0800

by

Sponsored

0853482

9 months old, Cros sbreed North Yorkshire

rey

ff Geo

by Sponsored e DW Hom Maintenance

713487 Tel: 01775 667770 or 07985

4 years old, American Bulldog East Yorkshire

14 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

by

4296

42 Tel: 01406

2 years old, Luch er North Yorkshire

Tel: 0120 /361231 723233

2 years old, Lurche r South Lincolnshi re

Sponsored Tel: 0800

by

7797774

6 years old, Dobe rman North Lincolnshi re

Sponsored

Sponsored

by

713005

8 years old, Boxer Crossbreed Nottingham

Sponsored Tel: 07443

by

602108

2 years old, Saluki South Lincolnshi re

Ellie

by

352875 Tel: 01205 43099 or 079571

8 years old, Bernese Mountai n Dog East Yorkshire

Sponsored

by

739263 Tel: 01775 449326 or 01205

2 years old, Crossb reed North Yorkshire

y Tob Sponsored

by

821990 Tel: 01406 188962 7 years old, or 07551

Bernese Mountai n Dog East Yorkshire

Betty and Toby are looking for a home together!

y Terr

ie

Jod

Tel: 01775

by Sponsored ad o R r Mano Storage 31/ 5 7231

y Bett

Oleg

Aria

Finn

She

by Sponsored y ne rt Cou rs Garage Doo

by

Frithville Primary School

y

ba

a Tar

Sponsored

Sponsored

by

Sponsored

11 months old, Lu rcher South Lincolnshi re

Tel: 01205

Larr

dg Bri

Sponsored

To enquire about a specific dog please call the relevant centres on: n South Lincolnshire – 01205 260546 n North Lincolnshire – 01652 653343 n East Yorkshire – 01430 449112 n Nottingham – 01623 792886 n North Yorkshire – 01845 567456

by Sponsored de si er Riv ervices Funeral S 67 7225 Tel: 01775 259503 or 01406

1 year old, Lurche r Nottingham

ter s u B Sponsored Tel: 01406

by

380803

2 years old, American Bulldog Nottingham

Reliance Plumbing Established 1995

DID YOU KNOW

SERVICING & REPAIRS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE Call Graham on 07814 386 358

Founded in 1984, the Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity in Deeping St James that gives homes to Based in Boston covering alllocated of Lincolnshire unwanted or neglected exotic animals from all kinds of Our Services backgrounds - private owners, RSPCA, closed down zoos S Bathrooms full Installation or Replacement etc. The Refuge is run by volunteers and can be open to S Wall and floor tiling public only for 6 days a year.

S Hot water cylinders Our next two Open Days are 16th July and S Water Softener Installation 17th September, we are open 10am-5pm, S Dish washer/washing machine installationentry fee is Adults £6, Children £3.

S Replacement showers / cartridges We can only survive with help/donations from the public. 01733 210186 S Ball valve replacement Please help us to continue our work!

S Blocked drains Professional and reliable service, close customer Here at Crowland we have the latest caravans S All other plumbing works liaison and a out high standard To find more orof workmanship. to make a donation, from Elddis, Buccaneer and now Venus all blcaravanservices@talktalk.net S No job too small please visit www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk www.relianceplumbing.co.uk

we can deliver your leaflets to local residents?

Costing as little as £30+vat per 1000 call 01775 640254 ready for for you tomore view alongdetails side our used

Mobile Engineer

www.blcaravanservices.co.uk 210186 exoticpetrefuge@aol.com 07706 999383 caravan line. We have a great display of tents, Relianceplumb@gmail.com Tel 01205 352875 Mob 01733 07957143099 01733 210186

awnings and drive-aways which now feature Here at Crowland we have the latest caravans Here Crowland we have the latest theat latest in air frame technology.

Allcaravans of these from Elddis, Buccaneer and now Venus all fromproducts Elddis, Buccaneer and now by Venus great are complimented our all giant ready for you to view along side our used ready for you accessory to view along side our used shop! caravan line. 01733 We have 210186 a great display of tents, caravan line. We have a great display of tents, awnings andwe drive-aways which now feature Here at Crowland have the latest caravans awnings and drive-aways which now feature from andtechnology. now Venus allAll of these the Elddis, latestBuccaneer in air frame the latest in air frame technology. All of these ready for you to view side our usedby our giant great products arealong complimented great products are complimented by our giant caravan line. We have a great display of tents, accessory shop! accessory shop! awnings and drive-aways which now feature

FOR ALL YOUR PET & EQUINE NEEDS

PLAITING, CLIPPING & GROOMING HOLIDAY COVER & EMERGENCY COVER EXERCISING & SCHOOLING GENERAL YARD DUTIES & MUCH MORE...

ANY OTHER PET NEEDS? WE’VE GOT THAT COVERED! DOGS WALKED. PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME, OR MINE,WHILE YOU’RE AWAY; CATS, BIRDS, REPTILES ETC CARED FOR...

n

Edwardia

£7495

Call: 07512 189937

Email: equestrianfreelance@gmail.com Facebook: EquestrianFreelance SE

S BA

INCLUDE

FITTING

& VAT

vatories fully in nser Your very own one Co stop shopSelf-cateri f o r a l l m o b i l i t y n e e d stested for

UT- G U T T E R CLEANSE

STRUGGLING TO GET TO OUR SHOWROOM, LET US OFFER YOU A FREE DEMONSTRATION IN atof VariedGlamping selection prop Crowtr the latest in air frame technology.

All of these Broken, leaking or blocked guttering 01733 210186 THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. AVAILABLE FOR SCOOTERS, WHEELCHAIRS, ideal place to Dogs switch great products are complimented by our giant Short breaks. at your home or business?

ELECTRIC BEDS, RISE/RECLINERS, STAIRLIFTS & BATHLIFTS accessory shop! ROAD - CROWLAND - PETERBOROUGH - PE6 POSTLAND OJB thousand acres of s Here atof Crowland Conservatory roof in need cleaning we have the latest caravans Visit England Gr CALL TODAY TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Marsh, a quiet ham or fixing? from Elddis, Buccaneer and now Venus all

Call Dave on 01529 410380 or ready for you to view along side our used Don’t know who toline. call? caravan We have a great display of tents, 07877 362941 ealeWhether E r l d o d f i s s r you are looking for summer holidays, awnings and drive-aways which now feature Emergency call out, Gutters in d a m L i n n c i o s l the latest in air frame technology. of these n n 8 a s hiweddings parties, or a Allchristening cleaned and repaired, yearly davemdiver reare complimented 201 neer carav birthday great products by our giant health checks of your guttering, Here at Crowland we have the latest caravans from Elddis, Buccaneer and now Venus Contact us today, for inflatables, disco domes, @yahoo.co.uk accessory shop! ucca Conservatory roof cleaning all ready for you to view along and side our used caravan line. We have a great display of B & any advice on special offers and opening times Call sumo suits and many tents, awnings and drive-aways which now featuremore... the latest in air frame For technology. repairs.

Call for no obligation survey!

Guttercleanse

Try our historic townfrie of Spa Lincolnshire Fens, t & trus

to the River Welland More details open views of the s www.norfolkh

Our fully ensuite, H info@norfolkh provide the perfec

FREE HOME DEMOS fun with f escapes,

On Scooters, Wheelchairs, Rise a: 30a Market Place, Boston, Lincs. Oap PE21 6EH Discounts Disco Recliners, Bath lifts.Bungalow NOW covering

holidays. contact 01485 Please WWW.CROWLANDCARAVANSANDCAMPING.CO.UK if you have a Glamping at Crowtree Spalding • Scooters •Wigwams, Wheelchairs • Walkers • Stairlifts • Shoes & Slippers Or call ussmall on 01775 714120 -ESTABLISHED 07947 865845 Prices from £80 per Simply Magazines Advert - PRINT READY.pdf 22/08/2017 11:37:25 534267 No1 job too or too big • Bath & Shower Aids • Household Aids • Commodes • Electric Beds

can help!

All of these great products are complimented by our giant accessory shop! www.lincsbouncycastlehire.co.uk t: 01205 362444 Full public liability insurance

DOORS the Lincolnshire, Cambridge and Nottinghamshire areas.

PO FR Glamping at Crowtree Wigwams, Spalding Open - 7.30am-6.00pm. - Tel - All 01205£555+ 838154 Great Holidays in the Great Outdoors + Be a child’s happy ever after!

FREE FITTING Offering 30 hours funded childcare for eligible 3-4 year olds from

FROM 1999 (based on two people sh • Batteries • Incontinence Products • Toilet Aids • PVC Grabrails Great Holidays in the& Tyres Great Outdoors

Group discounts are ava all nine Wigwams - very group gatherings and sim - phone for details.

For further information p website wigwamholiday

Great selection of new & used caravans Museum More adopters are neededSensory for: Room New preschool suite

Sept 17 * new development opening for Sept 17, including...

Crowtree Wigw

WIN

Wragg Marsh, Spalding,

- Children above New toddleraged suites 3 years and Newly landscaped gardens T: 01406 373341 l o Extended of Baby facilities and sisters Forest school sessions crowtree@wigwamholid - Groups brothers Flexible childcare spaces Cookery sessions www.wigwamholidays.com/spalding FREE - Children with disabilities Family and tots groups at wigwamholidays.com/sp Facebook.com/ crowtree The

Glamping at Crowtree Wigwams, Spalding Great Holidays in the Great Outdoors

C

Find out more at an

60%

Home Nursery Hub After school and holiday Discoclubs unts Ofsted registered evening with our

FAS

mer Sum Encounter show

www.wigwamholidays.com/spaldin Glamping at Crowtree Wigwams isadopters, the ideal place to switch off on Thursday 19th 7pm - 9pm 47-49 High Street, OTHER Boston, Lincs PE21 8SP ANY and relax under a thousand acres ofOctober sky. Situated Wragg Marsh, atatBelton Woods Hotel, Grantham.GENUINE Q a quiet hamlet just north of the historic town of Spalding in the thehomenursery@aol.com www.thehomenursery@aol.com. * Free site survey * Compute Lincolnshire Fens, the site has easy access to the River Welland and * Any size/design available * The Knights of Skirbeck be withFenscape. us on provides wide, open views ofwill the surrounding

M

Y

M

Book your place today!

MY

Y

MY

CARINA’S EQUESTRIAN & PET SERVICES

ating

Celebr

K

Years

21st andHEATED 22nd July Our fully ensuite, Wigwams provide the

11:30 and

nty to do come CH ple*DOORS*MASSIVE shine ON PR *NEVER rain orBEATEN

NEW SHO SITE

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/adoptionevening Tours of Boston Guildhall by the Knights, perfect base for weekend escapes, fun with both days at 11am & 1pm, 01522 £2 per person 554114 friends and family holidays.

Plus refreshments will be available from The Chocolate Fairy Catering Company

OPEN

Prices from £80 per night

WEEKEND

NOW OPEN First Class Facilities, FREE CHILD* OINNESUTTERTON Offering Outstanding

12 Haverfield Road, Spalding - 14 Knight Street, Pinchbeck (based on two people sharing).

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

Group discounts are available for booking all nine Wigwams - very popular for birthday parties, group gatherings and similar special events - phone for details.

Saturday 30th September Wigwams & Sunday 1stCrowtree October

Wragg Marsh, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 6HF

Come and enjoy a FREE burger or hot dog and see our

T: 01406 373341 or 07712 672917 crowtree@wigwamholidays.com wigwamholidays.com/spalding Facebook.com/spaldingwigwams

NEW 2018 models

14 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

, adultNO with a full payingCALL

Childcare At Affordable use per child & adult *one Prices.

SPALDING 017 only with this voucher id until 14th September.

HOURS Val

30 FREE FUNDED BOSTON 0120 www.littletreasuresnurseries.co.uk 2 & 3 YEAR OLD PLACES AVAILABLE

For further information please look at our website wigwamholidays.com/crowtree

$

www.simplys www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 15 “Children have Superb fun in this stimulating and extensively resourced learning environment. The inspiring

Family life

Follow Your Dreams

Gap years are traditionally the preserve of teenagers and students, but a Spalding couple is proving doesn’t have to be that way.

N

igel Chapman and Louise have given up their stable lifestyle in favour of a round the world trip with their seven-yearold son Kian.

They have mapped out a route to parts of America, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

The family has enjoyed the summer in England and Wales, with Nigel and Louise doing voluntary work at six different field studies centres.

The overseas part of their plan began on September 8, with the first leg to San Francisco.

Nigel (46) said: “The plan is to travel until at least February, providing we manage to keep to our budget and nothing untoward crops up.

“It’s taken a lot of saving and a lot of planning but we’re thrilled to actually be on it now and seeing new places and enjoying fresh experiences every day makes the months of preparation worth every bit.”

Prior to the trip, which began in mid-July, Nigel gave up his employment as a journalist. Louise (37), a freelance writer, will be doing some communications work remotely.

Kian has been deregistered from Spalding Monkshouse Prmary School and is being educated by his parents on the road. Nigel and Louise believe the experiences and learning he will gather on the trip will prove valuable.

Louise said: “A round the world trip is something we’d always hoped

we’d be able to do. We hadn’t thought it would be in our mid-life but decided now was an opportune time for all of us and have gone for it.

“We could have waited until Nigel and I were retired but no one can foresee how their health or finances will be then.

“We wanted to experience it with Kian while he’s old enough to appreciate it and young enough to want to do it with us!”

The couple have rented out their home to provide some income and their voluntary marketing work with Real Family Holidays has enabled them to stay in and enjoy parts of the UK they had not previously seen.

Real Family Holidays are affordable breaks run by the charity Field Studies Council, with the aim of getting families outside learning

together about the environment.

The cost is kept low at £30 per person per night full board to try to reach as many as possible. The trips include a free daily activity such as orienteering, den building, survive in the wild skills or rock pooling, with expert guidance.

They make use of field studies centres used for school residential visits during term time.

“We love the outdoors and trying different activities so Real Family Holidays was a perfect fit for us,” said Louise. “Nigel and I both fondly remember residential courses from our schooldays so it’s been a chance to relive them and introduce them to Kian and we’ve all loved every minute. We can’t recommend these breaks highly enough.”

Nigel recently won a prize of a

Do you know what your pension can do for you? l l l l

l l

l

When can I access my pension?

Should I take my tax-free cash?

What are my income requirements?

Should I put all my pensions together?

How tax-efficient is my pension?

Can my pension be left to my family after my death?

Final Salary Schemes – What are the options?

If you would like any advice on the above or have any other financial questions, please get in touch.

Consilium Wealth Limited Orion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2AE Tel: 01780 758523 Email: consiliumwealth@outlook.com www.consiliumwealth.co.uk Consilium Wealth Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (729441)

16 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

Director Sean Hook

What’s on at Vancouver Quarter

T

week’s campervan hire in the USA so that will be used between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Louise is looking forward to spending time with a best friend who emigrated to Perth, Australia, and Kian is thrilled by the prospect of seeing life in Japan. He’ll be in Tokyo for his eighth birthday.

The Chapmans are hoping to spend Christmas Day on a beach in Australia, joined by Nigel’s daughter Tia who is flying out for a holiday during a break in her university studies.

Nigel said: “We want this trip to provide us with memories to last a lifetime but we’re not naive enough to think it won’t provide us with some challenges and difficult times.

“And then we get back, we’ll be straight into finding a school place for Kian and employment for us. That may not prove easy, but we’ve said all long that we’ll tackle each hurdle as it arises and try and make the most of everything else in the meantime.”

To follow the Chapmans’ blog see www.familygapyear. ge co.uk, like Facebook pa Our Family Gap Year or follow Twitter page @AFamilyGapYear

here’s plenty for all the family to enjoy in King’s Lynn in the run-up to Christmas.

The biggest events in the Vancouver Quarter Shopping Centre include a Halloween Spooktacular and Trail on October 31, and the town’s Christmas lights switch-on on November 26.

Late night shopping starts on November 30 with a very special bauble trail happening in the town centre on December 10.

The extremely popular Vancouver Quarter Christmas Grotto launches on November 26 and will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas Day. Booking via the Vancouver Quarter website will open on November 1.

Other fun activities in the shopping centre includes a Fall

Family life

into Autumn Saturday Club (October 7), a Natural History Workshop (October 23), a Mask Making Workshop (October 27), and a Fire Lantern Saturday Club (November 4).

Discover more about these events at vancouverquarter.com

FREE

Georgia toilet & basin with every bathroom order ONLY WITH THIS ADVERT

$

D i f fi cu ltbathing y B at hing – wcan e can Difficulty – we helph el p design• •we wesupply supply• •we wefitfit• •we wecare care wewedesign D if fi cult y B a th i n g – we c a n h e l p

WetSimply roomsaffordable • Walk insolutions showers Walk in baths for •bathing needs we design • we supply • we fit • we care wallinpanelling Product & installation guarantee • WetWaterproof rooms • Walk showers •• Walk in baths • Waterproof wall panelling Slip resistant safety flooring • Grab rails, shower seats &inraised toilets Wet rooms • Walk showers • Walk baths • Product & installation guarantee • inSlip resistant safety flooring Product & installation guarantee Local familyWaterproof businesswall • panelling Zero VAT• on disabled bathrooms

• Grab rails,Slip shower seats & raised toilets • rails, Established family& business resistant safety flooring • Grab shower seats raised toilets personnel Ex SSAFA 60’s Discounts for over Local family •and Zero VATService on disabled bathrooms • Zero VATbusiness on disabled bathrooms Discounts for over 60’s SSAFA and Ex Service personnel personnel Service Ex and SSAFA for over Discounts Call now to arrange a60’s FREE survey and quote

Call now to arrange a•FREE and605518 quote Call now to arrange a survey FREE01603 survey and quote Ipswich 01473 206918 Norwich

Boston 01205 449326 • Spalding 01775 739263 Ipswich 01473 206918 • Norwich 01603 605518 info@ahminstallations.co.uk | www.ahminstallations.co.uk info@ahminstallations.co.uk | www.ahminstallations.co.uk info@ahminstallations.co.uk | www.ahminstallations.co.uk

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 17

Funerals

Choosing a Headstone It is important to know how to choose headstones for graves before you purchase a monument for your loved one. Depending on the type of material you choose the headstone may last hundreds of years, which is why it is so critical to make the correct choice.

H

eadstones for graves are known by many other names. Some people refer to headstones as tombstones, others say gravestones or grave markers, but all of these terms refer to the same thing. A headstone is used to mark a grave.

It is placed over the location where the casket of the deceased has been buried, and it is usually made of stone. As a marker, it is used to let the living know who was buried on that spot. Oftentimes, the birth date and the date of death are also written on the tombstone. Most families or loved ones of the deceased also include a short message or prayer in honor of their departed loved ones.

Unless people have had to buy a headstone personally, they probably do not know that there is actually more to a headstone than just a stone marker. The following are important points to consider when choosing headstones for graves

yourself. Visit the cemetery and see if there are limitations on the headstone size and material.

2. Make sure you know the fees Cemeteries will typically charge a fee for installation. However, not all cemeteries will offer installation services. The company that you purchase the monument from may do the install for you, or can recommend someone who will complete the installation.

It is also important to find out if the cemetery has maintenance fees. Many cemeteries will have ongoing fees that you should be aware of.

How To Choose Headstones For Graves

3. Choose the headstone material Although most headstones are typically made of stone, there are still different types of stone available. Granite, marble, limestone, sandstone, and slate are the most common types of stone used. Still, there are other materials used for the construction of headstones such as iron, wood and bronze.

1. Learn the cemetery restrictions Most cemeteries will have restrictions on what type of headstone you can use. The restrictions vary and some cemeteries can have size, material and design regulations.

Your local monument companies should be familiar with the restrictions, but it is important that you speak to the cemetery

4. Choose the headstone shape There are a number of different types of headstones for graves and each one of these have their own appeal. The most common way to differentiate headstones is through the way of their orientation. One of the most used headstones for graves are those that lay flat on the ground, simply

18 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

referred to as flat headstones. Also known as ground-level headstones, these markers are just a couple of inches off the ground.

There are some cases however, when this type of tombstone is raised more than a few inches off the ground and are thus called raised-top flat headstones. Other headstones stand tall from the ground, and are called upright headstones. This is also one of the most commonly chosen types of headstones because they are easier to see than the flat types.

The choice of which headstone to use is dependent not only on the orientation of the markers and the material of the tombstone, but also on other important aspects such as the design and the form of the tombstone. Most forms and designs are used to symbolize certain values or meanings. A dove symbolises purity and love, while a lamb is a sign of innocence. The headstones for graves that people choose do not only mark the location and state the information about the person, but it also stands as a show of love and honor for the dearly departed.

There are a lot of important points to consider when selecting headstones for graves. Your local cemetery or monument company will be able to answers most questions you have. It is important to do your research before selecting a headstone so that you choose the perfect monument to memorialise the life of your loved one.

Now Serving Sunday Evenings 5pm until 8pm 7KH WUDGLWLRQDO IXQHUDO SURFHVVLRQ LV VWLOO SRSXODU LQ WKH 8. WRGD\ 7KH SURFHVVLRQ LV OHDG E\ WKH KHDUVH FRQWDLQLQJ WKH FRI÷Q DQG WKH IXQHUDO øRZHUV ,W LV XVXDOO\ IROORZHG E\ WKH FDU RU OLPRXVLQH GULYLQJ LPPHGLDWH IDPLO\ RI WKH

CREATIVE FLOORS

GHFHDVHG

7UDGLWLRQDOO\ WKH IXQHUDO GLUHFWRU ZRXOG OHDG WKH FRUWHJH RQ IRRW 7KLV ULWXDO

Funeral Plan Guaranteed peace of mind for you and your family A Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Plan offers unrivalled peace of mind & protection against the rising cost of funerals.

For a free information pack or for any other funeral services call 01205 362 512.

ZDV FDOOHG ÙSDJLQJ DZD\ Ú $OWKRXJK WKLV LV OHVV FRPPRQO\ VHHQ WRGD\ VRPH INC THE WOOD FLOOR COMPANY LQGLYLGXDOV VWLOO FKRRVH WR LQFOXGH WKH ULWXDO DV SDUW RI WKH IXQHUDO SURFHVVLRQ ,W LV EHOLHYHG WKLV WUDGLWLRQ GDWHV EDFN WR WKH WLPHV ZKHQ KRUVHV DQG FDUULDJHV ZHUH A Local Family Run Business WKH SUHGRPLQDWH PHWKRG RI WUDQVSRUW :DONLQJ LQ IURQW RI WKH KHDUVH VORZO\ DOORZHG QHLJKERXUV DQG SDVVHUVE\ WR VWRS DQG SD\ WKHLU UHVSHFWV

CARPETS

)XQHUDO øRZHUV

We Lay All Our Own Flooring

LAMINATE )XQHUDO øRZHUV SOD\ DQ LPSRUWDQW UROH LQ IXQHUDOV SURYLGLQJ EHDXW\ DQG FRPIRUW DW D WLPH RI VDGQHVV 0DQ\ SHRSOH DOVR EHOLHYH WKDW øRZHUV V\PEROLVH SPECIALIST IN WOODEN FLOORS WKH FRQWLQXDWLRQ RI OLIH $OWKRXJK PDQ\ SHRSOH FKRRVH IXQHUDO øRZHUV EDVHG RQ Over 50 years’ experience WKH IDYRXULWH øRZHU RI WKHLU ORYHG RQHV RWKHUV FKRRVH øRZHUV EDVHG RQ WKHLU (No sub-contractors) FRQQRWDWLRQV DQG PHDQLQJ 7KH øRZHU WKDW LV PRVW FRPPRQO\ DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK IXQHUDO VHUYLFHV LV WKH OLO\ :KLWH OLOLHV DUH RIWHQ EHOLHYHG WR EH D V\PERO RI WKH LQQRFHQFH WKDW KDV EHHQ UHVWRUHG WR WKH VRXO RI WKH GHFHDVHG 7KH\ DOVR V\PEROLVH V\PSDWK\ DQG SXULW\ Burial traditions 7KH GHFHDVHG FDQ HLWKHU EH FUHPDWHG RU EXULHG 'XULQJ D EXULDO VHUYLFH LW LV FXVWRPDU\ WR WKURZ VRLO RQWR WKH FRI÷Q DV LW LV ORZHUHG LQWR WKH JURXQG $V ZHOO DV WKLV IDPLO\ PHPEHUV RIWHQ WKURZ WKLQJV OLNH øRZHUV DQG SHUVRQDO LWHPV RQWR WKH FRI÷Q 7KLV ULWXDO LV FDUULHG RXW DV D V\PERO RI ORYH DQG UHPHPEUDQFH

Stockists of

Wakes ,W LV FXVWRPDU\ WR KROG D ZDNH WKLV HYHQW LV NLQG RI OLNH D VPDOO SDUW\ DQG LV GHVLJQHG WR FHOHEUDWH WKH OLIH RI WKH GHFHDVHG 7KH ZDNH LV XVXDOO\ KRVWHG DW WKH KRXVH RI WKH GHFHDVHGÚV LPPHGLDWH IDPLO\ WKRXJK LW FDQ DOVR EH KRVWHG DW D ORFDO SXE RU KRWHO E: info@creativefloorsspalding.co.uk 6RPHWKLQJ WKDW RIWHQ HQGV XS KDSSHQLQJ LV WKH WHOOLQJ RI ROG VWRULHV )DPLO\ PHPEHUV DQG IULHQGV RI WKH SHUVRQ WKDW GLHG XVXDOO\ VKDUH IRQG PHPRULHV RI 68 WYGATE ROAD | SPALDING | LINCOLNSHIRE | PE11 1NT WKHLU ORYHG RQH $OWKRXJK ZDNHV DUH D VDG RFFDVLRQ WKH\ SURYLGH D FKDQFH IRU IDPLOLHV WR UHXQLWH DQG UHPHPEHU WKH JRRG WLPHV

T: 01775 761098

Our award-winning funeral home

5 South Square, Boston

www.lincolnshire.coop

www.creativefloorsspalding.com

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 17

SB JAN 2017 P14-23.indd 17

14/12/2016 20

Family run company Supply only or supply with installation Siemens and Neff Master Partner www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 19

Looking for Latest Local News?

Discover a secret world of bridal luxury

then visit

www.simplyboston .co.uk

YOUR LOCAL WEBSITE CELEBRATING THE LOCAL AREA

Call Rachael Scott on

01529 421894

Or visit www.thebridalloungehighgate.co.uk to make an appointment Highgate Barns, Helpringham Road, Scredington, (near Sleaford) Lincolnshire. NG34 0BW

The Merry Monk

Museum Boston’s beautiful, medieval Guildhall can be the setting for your special day.

Have your ceremony in the stunning banqueting hall, used for centuries for celebrations and have your photographs taken in any of our wonderful historic rooms.

For more information please contact us ticboston@boston.gov.uk www.bostonguildhall.co.uk South Street, Boston, PE21 6HT (01205) 365954 Boston Guildhall Museum

Newly refurbished function room available to hire

✔ Fresh home cooked food - using fresh local produce ✔ Family run business ✔ Real Ales T: 01205 724723

@bostonguildhall

Afternoon tea - £7.95 pp Available, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12 – 4:30pm BOOKING REQUIRED Cakes subject to change as we are a fresh food restaurant

OPENING TIMES: Wed – Monday 11am – 11pm Food served 12 noon – 2pm & 6pm – 9pm Sundays food service 12-3pm

20 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

4 – 6 Willington Road, Kirton, Boston, PE20 1EH Tel: 01205 724723

Weddings

Let’s Eat Cake!

Why do we have a cake at a Wedding?

A

wedding cake is the traditional cake served at wedding receptions following dinner. In some parts of England, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast, note that ‘wedding breakfast’ does not mean the meal will be held in the morning but at a time following the ceremony on the same day. In modern Western culture, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception.

Traditionally, wedding cakes were made to bring good luck to all guests and the couple. Modernly however, they are more of a centerpiece to the wedding and are not always even served to the guests. Some cakes are built with only a single edible tier for the bride and groom to share, but this is rare since the cost difference between fake and real tiers is minimal.

Wedding cakes come in a variety of sizes, depending on the number of guests the cake will serve. Modern pastry chefs and cake designers use various ingredients and tools to create a cake that usually reflects the personalities of the couple.

The History of The Wedding Cake The contemporary wedding cake has

grown out of several different ethnic traditions. One of the first traditions began in Ancient Rome where bread was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple.

Wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status.

The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing. Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruit cakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers, Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception. White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in Victorian times, so a white cake was highly desired. Today, many flavours and configurations are available in addition to the traditional all-white tiered cake.

In details, the custom was for the groom to break the cake over the bride’s head to symbolise the end of the bride’s virginal state, ensure fertility, and the beginning of her husband’s power over her. Cakes were not yet invented at that time, so they mostly used a loaf of freshly baked of barley bread to do the tradition. The guests who also attended the wedding would take part by taking a piece of the broken wedding cake in hopes that they would also get good luck and fortune.

The custom of breaking the cake was mostly necessary at that time since they believed it would benefit and provide good fortune to the couple’s future children. This ritual was mostly necessary for couples because this also affected the future of their children since only those children whose parents participated in the ritual were considered for a Roman high office. Brides mostly had to participate to ensure that her children would have good fortune In Medieval England cakes were stacked as high as possible for the bride and groom to kiss over. A successful kiss meant they were guaranteed a prosperous life together.

From this the Croquembouche was created. The myth behind this cake tells of a Pastry chef, visiting Medieval England who witnessed their tradition of piling sweet rolls between the bride

and groom, which they attempted to kiss over without knocking them all down. The pastry chef then went back to France and piled sweet rolls up into a tower to make the first Croquembouche. The modern croquembouche is still very popular in France, where it is now common to place the croquembouche tower on a bed of cake and make it a top tier. This traditional French wedding cake is built from Profiteroles and given a halo of spun sugar.

In 1703, Thomas Rich, a baker’s apprentice from Ludgate Hill, fell in love with his employer’s daughter and asked her to marry him. He wanted to make an extravagant cake, so he drew on St Bride’s Church, on Fleet Street in London for inspiration.

Modern adaptations Wedding cake toppers are models or art pieces that sit atop the cake. The most common type of cake topper features a representation of a bride and groom in wedding attire. This custom was dominant in US weddings in the 1950s, where it represented togetherness. Wedding toppers today are often figures that indicate shared hobbies or other passions, if they are used at all. Some are humorous, or may represent the couple’s hobby or occupation. Some couples use a piece of art which will be displayed in their home later, some couples skip the topper altogether or decorate the top tier with flowers.

The traditional wedding cake is made from a rich fruitcake whose ingredients last without degrading. This allowed the top tier to be stored after the wedding, to be eaten at the christening of the first child. Many modern cakes now consist of flavors such as vanilla sponge, chocolate sponge or even carrot cake!

Most cakes are between three and five tiers in height. Royal wedding cakes are among the more elaborate cakes seen. Most recently in 2011, Prince William and his bride Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, had a wedding cake that was eight-tiers. www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 21

Food & drink

October: My Idea of Food Heaven This could possibly be the most amazing week of the whole year, as between the 9th and 15th of October we are not only celebrating Chocolate Week, but National Curry week as well! Heaven!

As well as paying homage to the amazing Curry (and chocolate of course), by eating as much of the stuff as is humanly possible the whole week long, I will also be putting together a few random facts on why we Brits love the good old curry so much. Enjoy!

y p p a H

k ee W e t a l Choco As a chocolate lover, this is the one I’ve all been waiting for, Chocolate Week! If you’re anything like me I’m sure you’ve already got lots planned to celebrate Chocolate Week in style, but just to show an extra bit of appreciation to the stuff, here’s a few interesting facts you might not know about chocolate.

Did you know.....

1: The earliest known curry was made in Mesopotamia in around 1700BC. 2: The origin of the word ‘curry’ comes from ‘kari’, the Tamil word for ‘spiced sauce’.

3: Chilli is the most popular spice in the world and can help combat heart attacks and strokes and extends blood coagulation times, preventing harmful blood clots.

4: Korma is a greatly misunderstood curry. Korma is “slow cooking or braising” rather than meaning a mild curry as it has become accepted in Britain. It can actually be very mild or fiery hot, with rich ingredients.

5: Over 70,000 staff are employed by the more than 9,000 Indian Curry Restaurants in the UK and, in fact, in London there is a greater number of Indian Restaurants than there are in 22 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

Bombay and Delhi combined!

6: Two thirds of all meals out in the UK are Indian Food and this is worth 3.2 billion pounds a year!

7: Before it referred to food, ‘curry’ meant a way to prepare leather or the parts of an animal slain in a hunt that were given to the hounds.

8: A record tower of 1,280 poppadoms was piled up in Northampton to celebrate Curry Week in 2012. It was 5ft 8ins high.

9: The first recipe in English “To make a currey the India way” was in Hannah Glasse’s Art of Cookery published in 1747.

10: Japanese curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan, where people eat it an average of 62 times a year. Curry was first introduced to Japan by the British in the 1870s.

who are allergic to chocolate 1:Vegetables: White Chocolate Is Not artichoke, beetroot, butternut are actually allergic to Chocolate.

This is becausebroccoli, it squash, celeriac, chillies, fennel, cockroaches, as around eight doesn’t contain cocoa celery, solids chicory, insectartichoke, parts are typically orgarlic, chocolate liquor, meaning horseradish, jerusalem kale, found in a bar of chocolate, itleeks, isn’t chocolate in the strict potatoes, marrow, parsnips, pumpkin, according to the Food and sense.

But it does contain radishes, rocket, runner beans, salsify, shallots, Drug Administration. parts of the cacao bean— swede, sweetcorn, tomatoes, truffles, turnips, mainly cocoa butter. watercress, wild mushrooms 7: At one point the Nazis 2: The Aztecs loved and plotted to assassinate Winston Churchill with an valued the cacao bean so Fruit: exploding bar of chocolate. highly thatbilberries, they used it as apples, blackberries, elderberries, currency during the height pears, quince of their civilisation.

8: There is a rare fourth kind of chocolate in and Herbs: addition to the classic milk, 3:Nuts A jewel thief made off chestnuts, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, dark, and white varieties: with $28 million dollars curly of blond chocolate. gems in 2007 because he sorrel, thyme was able to gain the trust of the guards working the The film Willy Wonka Meat AndBelgium, Poultry:9: bank in Antwerp, and the Chocolate Factory duck,offering goose,them grouse,was guinea fowl,byhare, financed Quaker bybeef, repeatedly lamb, mallard, partridge, pheasant, rabbit, Oats to promote itsturkey, new chocolate. venison, wood pigeon Wonka Bar candy. This is also why the film is 4: The blood in Psycho’s famous shower scene was called “Willy Wonka and Fish: actually chocolate syrup. the Chocolate Factory” clams, cod, coley, crab, dab, dover grey instead ofsole, “Charlie and the mullet, gurnard, haddock, halibut, hake, herring, 5: The scientific name for the Chocolate Factory” like the lemon sole, lobster, tree that chocolate comesmackerel, book monkfish, it’s based on.mussels, oysters, pilchard, plaice, pollack, prawns, red from, Theobroma cacao, The first chocolate bar means “food of bass the gods. ” mullet, sea (wild), sea10: bream, skate, squid, was invented in 1847 by turbot, winkles 6: It’s believed that people Joseph Fry.

g n i n n i W ARweastradurant s e f l A t a Cr ire iL ncoalnpashs T

THE HAMMER AND PINCERS Always serving real ales and great food • Home cooked food • Sunday lunch • Breakfast served from 9.30am • Garden area • Sky & BT TV available across multi screens • Families welcome

Swineshead Road, Wyberton Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 7JE

Telephone:

01205 361323

NEW EXTENDED HOURS. Food served until 8.30pm Mon-Thursday. Friday & Sat 9.00pm Now Serving Sunday Evenings 5pm until 8pm

live happy! with

Slimming World

MONDAY Rochford Tower 9.30,11.30am, 5pm & 7pm Chloe Gilbert 07802 731184 Wyberton Parish Hall 9am & 11am Sarah Lote 07814 233968 Kirton Town Hall 5pm & 7pm Abi Carter 07538 819472

British Legion Donington 9.30:am, 3:30pm 5:30pm & 7:30pm Emma Scarborough 07825 446318 TUESDAY Mayfields Broadfields Lane Boston 5pm & 7pm Sarah Lote 07814 233968

Jenny Gardner 07795 957410 Boston Grammar School 7.30pm Sarah Brown 07917 151488 Sibsey Village Hall 5:30pm & 7:30pm Jenny Gardener 07795 957410 Swineshead Village Hall 5.30pm & 7:30pm Abi Carter 07538 819472

WEDNESDAY Unitarian Meeting Rooms 9.30am & 11.30am

THURSDAY Old Leake Community Centre 9.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm

slimmingworld.co.uk

0344 897 8000

With Lindsey 07711 680055 Boston West Academy 5:30pm and 7:30pm Jenny Gardener 07795 957410 SATURDAY Unitarian Meeting Room 8:30am & 10.30am Sarah Brown 07917 15148

CALL: 01775 821200

REDLIONBICKER.CO.UK

YE OLDE RED LION, BICKER BAR, BICKER, BOSTON, PE20 3EF

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 23

Lincolnshire Home & Garden Services Landscaping, Lawn Trimming, Hedges / Conifers Trimmed & Shaped, Planting & Pruning Shrubs, Lawn Seeding or Turfing, Fencing Erected & Painting, Sheds Erected & Painting, Gravel Laying, Garden Clearances & Make Overs, Patios, Decking, Concreting, Paths Laid, Pressure Washing, Internal / External Home Improvements, Internal / External Painting, Decorating, Wallpapering, Slate Laid, Any DIY jobs, Fascia’s & Gutter Cleaning, Regular or One Off Visits and much more...

FREE No Obligation Quote 01205 723539 or 07947182502 Discounts OAP’s & Single Parents

Honest, Friendly, Professional, Reliable Service

www.lhgservices.co.uk

Competitive Fuel Prices

JJ &

K

P

FUELS Well Established Family Business (Est. 1977) Domestic, Commercial & Agricultural Fuel Suppliers Ring anytime for a quotation

Boston 01205 760638 Bakers Bridge, Haltoft End, Freiston, Boston All major credit cards accepted

JAMIE POTTER n g i s PLUMBING & HEATING CLOTHING - FOOTWEAR De

ia d e li M

l i h C

 General Plumbing  Wall & Floor  General Plumbing  Wall & Floor Ceramic Tiling  Call Power Flushing for more info on our  Bathroom Installations  Showers  Radiators  Leaks WROUGHT IRON GATES

BOSTON HEATING BOSTON HEATING LIMITED A fun, caring and LIMITED homely environment

• 15 FREE hours per week for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. (Term Time) • Fresh meals and snacks, where children feel prepared daily on site valued and supported • Fully trained and dedicated staff reach their full stovestofrom just £299 • Multifuel Open Monday& towoodburning Friday potential 7am - 6pm Valor and&Dimplex centrestoves with fi re surrounds Multifuel woodburning from just £299

Fireplaces & Multifuel Services Fireplaces & Multifuel Services Valor and12Dimplex withPE11 fire1TW surrounds High Street, centre Spalding, Lincs.

WINTER PANSIES

WINTER PANSIES, VIOLAS £3.95 TRAY OF 20 OR POLYANTHUS, PRIMROSE, WALLFLOWERS PLUS A WIDE RANGE OF AUTUMN/WINTER HARDY PLANTS 3 TRAYS FOR £10.00 PLANTED ARRANGEMENTS COMPOST, SUNDRIES, ETC

Glenside Nurseries Glenside South, West Pinchbeck, Spalding T: 01775 640520 Open 7 days. Until end of October 24 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

T M

U

• Waterproof clothing• Boiler suits

FULLY INSURED & EXPERIENCED • High visibility • Work wear • Embroidery Tel 01205 351910 07897 100232 The Forge, Wainfleet Road, Freiston, Boston PE22 0PF FOR A RELIABLE SERVICE & QUOTATION • 01205 760303 • Open 08:00 - 17:00 • frankclaytonandson.co.uk

OPEN FOR OUR AUTUMN SEASON FROM SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1ST

A

www.Lilliputspalding.co.uk • TEL: 01775 766130

R.F.S

Independent Family Owned Funeral Services Spalding Sutton Bridge 01775 722567 01406 259503

Autumn on all Stoves, RiversideOffers Funeral Services Summer Offers on all Stoves, Fires & Surrounds riversidefuneralservicesspalding.co.uk Bank House, 63 Double Street, PE11 2AA .Surrounds . . . . . . . . visit .

For the best or call: Fires &. . .deals, riversidefuneralservicessuttonbridge.co.uk Boston 01205 310 327

For the deals, visit orPE21 call: 76best Bridge Road, PE12 9UA Boston Heating, Church Road, Boston 0LG Boston 01205 310 327

Boston Heating, Church Road, Boston PE21 0LG

P

Home & Garden

How to keep the elderly warm in winter

S

evere cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can cause severe illness and, in the worst cases, people can die. By taking some simple precautions, most people can be prepared for the cold weather • Get a free seasonal flu jab. Not only is seasonal flu unpleasant, but it can also cause serious illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis and in the worst cases, it can result in a stay in hospital, or even death. The elderly and those with long-term health problems are most at risk. Your ageing parent can get a free jab from the age of 65. They should contact their GP, or talk to their pharmacist • Try to avoid catching colds or flu. Colds and flu spread very easily. Encourage your ageing parent to always cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when you coughing or sneezing and encourage visitors and relatives to do the same. They should throw away used tissues as soon as possible and wash their hands regularly with soap and water, taking a hand sanitiser gel when they are out and about • Stock up on over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, so they have them to hand if they suddenly feel ill Heating your home effectively and safely.

Some of these energy-saving tips may seem obvious, but they can make a big difference when it comes to reducing fuel bills By setting the heating to the right temperature, you can keep your home warm and lower your bills. The main living room

should be around 21°C (70°F), the bedroom should be 18°C (65°F) and the rest of the house at least 16°C (61°F). Set the heating to come on just before you get up and switch off after you’ve gone to bed. If it’s very cold, set the heating to come on earlier and turn off later rather than turning the thermostat up. If you can’t heat all the rooms, heat the living room throughout the day and the bedroom just before you go to bed.

Remember to close curtains and shut doors to keep heat in the rooms you use most.

Get the heating system checked regularly, and keep the home well ventilated. If you have open fires, make sure they are properly ventilated. Use safety guards and don’t hang washing near open flames. If you use a fire or heater in your bedroom at night, always keep a window and the door open Use electric blankets as instructed and get it tested every three years. Switch appliances (such as TVs and microwaves) off, rather than leaving them on standby. Do not use a gas cooker or oven to heat the home – it is inefficient and there is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Keeping the heat in Insulating your home not only helps to keep you warm and healthy, but it will also help to keep heating costs down • Fit draught proofing to seal any gaps around windows and doors • Make sure that the loft has at least 10–11 inches(270mm) of insulation

• Insulate wall cavities and hot water cylinder and pipes • Draw curtains at dusk to help keep the heat generated inside the rooms • Make sure that radiators are not obstructed by curtains or furniture Financial help to heat your home Winter Fuel Payment. This is a tax-free benefit to help pay for heating during winter.

You could get between £100 and £300 tax-free to help pay your heating bills if you were born on or before 5 August 1953. This is known as a ‘Winter Fuel Payment’.

Most payments are made automatically between November and December. You should get your money by 31 December.

Visit www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment Warm Home Discount Scheme You could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2017 to 2018 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme.

The money isn’t paid to you - it’s a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October and March.

To find out if you are eligible visit www. gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme Cold Weather Payment You may get a Cold Weather Payment if you’re getting certain benefits.

You’ll get a payment if the average temperature in your area is recorded as, or forecast to be, zero degrees celsius or below for 7 consecutive days.

You’ll get a payment of £25 for each 7 day period of very cold weather between 1 November and 31 March.

For more information visit www.gov.uk/ cold-weather-payment Energy Company Obligation The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in Great Britain to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.

To see if you are eligible please visit www. ofgem.gov.uk www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 25

Motoring

Volvo V90 R-Design PROS ‘N’ CONS à Looks à Kit à Economy à Room à Hard Ride

V

olvo estates have come a long way since their ‘wardrobe on wheels’ image. We all knew they were safe and comfortable; they just weren’t sexy. That all changed some years ago, and the last V70 looked great; perhaps even better than its saloon sibling, the S80. Then in 2016, the V90 and the booted S90 came along; two stunning cars with more than a hint of sporting appeal woven into the luxury, ride comfort and space that Volvos always offer The models have been a success in the short time they’ve been out – but the V90 is the one that most people favour. As an estate car, it’s more practical, even though the Swedish car maker has made the load area slightly smaller than the previous V70’s.

For those who like versatility and don’t want the ‘conservative’ estate car image, Volvo has recently put its R-Design stamp on the V90. This means you can still drive an estate car, but one that looks hunkered down and stimulating. Yes, stimulating – who’d have thought a Volvo could have that effect?

The R-Design flavour has always given Volvos that extra something – it’s made the cars spicier to look at and hotter in the way they handle. The V90 R-Design is a genuine looker – a great piece of artwork all round.

Its kerbside appeal is boosted even further, thanks to its 15mm lowered ride height, silver door mirrors, gloss black grille and flashy 18inch alloy wheels.

The jazziness continues inside, with semielectrically operated leather and nubuck sports seats. There are also metal-effect inlays, a vivid LED driver’s display, sports pedals, and illuminated tread plates.

My test car was fitted with the D4 engine, hooked up to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The D4 is a 2.0-litre 26 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

4 4 4 4 8

FAST FACTS (1.5 182PS i-VTEC Turbo Sport manual – as tested) turbo diesel unit delivering 190PS - a welljudged output for regular commuting. It’s quick enough for most palates, reaching 62mph in 8.5 seconds, but it is prudent, too.

If you see over 60mpg from this engine, I wouldn’t be taken aback.

The V90 is refreshing compared with its rear-wheel drive German equals. It’s driven by its front wheels, and is nimbler to wield. The Volvo feels sprightlier, thanks to the weight of the pedals and steering - and while this is no small vehicle, it feels far from overwhelming, due to how acquiescent it is.

Because of the R-Design’s lowered, firmer suspension setup, the V90 R-Design will corner quickly without perceptible body lean. However, the drawback is that there’s no option to alter the suspension on the fly. Mind you, air suspension can be substituted when you buy the car new, although it will cost you £1,500 for the privilege. On the regular non-R-Design V90s you’re offered a more cushioned ride. But if you’re determined to go for a sporty estate, and don’t mind a lower, firmer system, then the stock V90 R-Design is an excellent choice. from the Japanese firm, and brings it right

à Max speed: 140 mph à 0-62 mph: 8.5 secs à Combined mpg: 62.8 à Engine layout: 1969 cc 4-cylinder twin turbo diesel à Max. power (PS): 190 à CO2: 119 g/km

Price: £38,205

into serious competition with hardcore rivals like Ford’s Focus and VW’s Golf. The way the tenth-generation Civic looks, feels, and goes means the opposition should be worried. Now we must wait for the diesel and the ultra-hot Type R to make their entrance.

First Drive Review by Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist Twitter: @carwriteups

Vehicle repairs Looking for PLUS the areas ONLY Latest Independent Vehicle Air Local News?

Conditioning Specialists

SUTTERTON GARAGE MOT TESTING WHILE YOU WAIT Mon-Fri and Saturday Mornings

“We only MOT”

Repair Agency Contacts Available

Call Now 01205 460987 To Book An Appointment

Professional Painting & Decorating Service at competitive prices

Kev Gosling Painter & Decorator

Telephone Kev on: (01205) 481259 Mobile: 07770881259

Marsh Lane, Boston PE21 7SB

✸ Car and light commercial servicing ✸then MOT’svisit ✸ Tyres www.simplyboston ✸ Auto-Electrical Specialists ✸ Diagnostic Testing •Body Repairs & Servicing .co.uk ✸ ECU Programming Injector Programming • Classic British✸ Diesel Pump & YOUR LOCALSpecialists WEBSITE ✸ Key Programming ✸ Vehicle Air Conditioning Motorbike Repairs CELEBRATING THE LOCAL AREA ✸ Courtesy Vehicle Available ENHANCING CARS AND PERFORMING SERVICES 01205 461575 - 07833705363

mail@lrs-autorepairs.com • www.lrs-autorepairs.com You can trust us to keep Unit A, Ropers Lane, Sutterton, your car running and keep Boston, Lincs PE20 2HZ you safe on the road

Supporting Sutterton and Surrounding Area

ALL ENQURIES WELCOME

01205 366567

No obligations, fixed price quotations (No VAT)

AUTOS KDF SUTTERTON

CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS VALUE FOR MONEY RELIABILITY KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE MOT

REPAIRS SERVICING BRAKES CAM BELTS DIAGNOSTICS TYRES

T: 01205 460454

Tel: 01205 624684 . Mob: 07717 416728

UNIT 1C SPALDING ROAD, SUTTERTON. PE20 2ET

Reliance Plumbing Established 1995

Vehicle repairs PLUS the areas ONLY

Vehicle Air Based in Boston covering allIndependent of Lincolnshire Conditioning Specialists

Our Services S Bathrooms full light Installation or Replacement ✸ Car and commercial servicing ✸ MOT’s ✸ Tyres S Wall and floor tiling ✸ Auto-Electrical Specialists ✸ Diagnostic Testing S Hot water cylinders ECU Softener Programming ✸ Diesel Pump & Injector Programming S✸Water Installation Key Programming ✸ Vehicle Air Conditioning Specialists S✸ Dish washer/washing machine installation S Replacement showers / cartridges ✸ Courtesy Vehicle Available

S Ball valve replacement S Blocked drains Professional and reliable service, close customer S All other plumbing works liaison and a high standard of workmanship.

• www.lrs-autorepairs.com S No jobmail@lrs-autorepairs.com too small www.relianceplumbing.co.uk

01205 461575 - 07833705363

Relianceplumb@gmail.com Tel 01205 Mob 07957143099 Unit352875 A, Ropers Lane, Sutterton, Boston, Lincs PE20 2HZ

GARAGE GUT- SUTTERTON G U T T E R CLEANSE MOT TESTING WHILE YOU WAIT at your home or business?

Call Dave on Conservatory roof in need of cleaning Mon-Fri andorSaturday Mornings or fixing?

01529 410380 know who to call?

“We onlyDon’t MOT” 07877 362941 Emergency call out, Gutters Repair Agency Contacts Available cleaned and repaired, yearly davemdiver health checks of your guttering, @yahoo.co.uk Call Now 01205 460987 Conservatory roof cleaning and Broken, leaking or blocked guttering

To Book An Appointment Guttercleanse repairs.

Supporting Sutterton can help! and Surrounding Area

Full public liability insurance

No job too small or too big

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 27

S

Xxxxxx Items

For Sale

Belstaff MOTORCYCLE JACKET Belstaff “Black Prince” mid 60’s. motorcycle jacket,VGC for age,medium size. £60.00 Contact: 01205 356557

Large 3 seater chestnut leather settee Excellent condition. £90.00 ono.

Contact 01775 841981

Two pictures 26” square. Excellent condition £20.00 each (ex Oldrids £60 each) Contact 07538466462 / 01205838153

Raleigh BMX bike VGC. £50.00.

Contact 07984 464129

Freezer up right, 7 drawers, good condition. Must collect. £30.00. Contact 01205 358229

Brown velvet 3 piece suite , button back, bottom fringe, very good condition £100.00.

Contact 01406 423696

Cushions for swinging garden hammock VGC, hardly used, £25.00. Contact 01775 820235

Ladies small bicycle , very good condition. £20.00.

Contact 01406 423696.

IKEA-KURA REVERSIBLE BED children’s midsleeper bed frame with detachable pink tent. £50.00 ono.

Contact 07719 756906

Hand crafted clocks £25.00 each.

Contact 01775 766180

Mobility scooter 4 wheel folds into carboot, includes charger, 15 mile range, 4mph. £95.00. Contact 01775 249159

Wedding Dress – Worn once, beautiful ivory wedding dress with train, size 18, any reasonable offers considered. £100.00.

Contact 01406 425 105

2x new wall mounted twin soap/shampoo dispensers Folio Books Mark Twain, (still boxed) – ideal for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Ladies fox fur stole . showers. £10.00 each. Contact Finn. Fine Condition P&P extra. £25.00.

Gym Machine body solid 01775 630 204 £10.00. Contact 01406 380 Contact 01406 423696. commercial cam leg ext / leg 671 curl machine, VGC, would fit in Kindle paper white and G-plan teak extending Craft work materials e.g case (both new) (both new). car as stripped down. £70.00. dining table and 6 chairs knitting yarns, embroidery/ Contact 07586 345168 £60.00. Contact 01406 424 (2 carvers). Three wall units with tapestry threads, lace canvases, 117 drawers cupboards and shelves, 4 wheel rollator (walker) toy making, fabric lengths – drinks and display cabinets. £250.00. seat shopping bag £30.00 Tel: patchwork to curtains. Price 2- 1 long reach hedge Contact 01775 767141 –various. Contact 01406 01406 364017 trimmer and pruner never 380671 used still in box. £20.00.

Bike seat Contact 01775 725 309 “Hill Billy” battery £5.00. Contact 07443 630656 operated golf trolley and Double bed frame – black bag £15.00. Folding golf trolley, metal with satinised brass Gents leather look jacket Large metal wall art decoration finials etc. bag, 14 clubs and accessories , black, extra large, excellent £65.00 ono. £20.00. Contact 01406 condition £20.00 ono. Contact £5.00. Contact 07443 630656 Contact 01406 380671 423696 01406 364 727

Sell your unwanted items for FREE Item Heading

POSTCODE

Price

Tel No.

Please send to Simply Boston, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire. PE11 3TB. Don’t forget to include a picture to increase interest in your item! Inclusion is subject to space, allocated on a first come first served basis.

Email info@simplyboston.co.uk or complete the coupon www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 28

28 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

Handy Contacts v CarPENTRY & JOINERY

v FIREWOOD

Carpentry & Joinery

E Sterma and Son Limited

Doors, Kitchens, Skirting Boards, Wood Rot Repairs, Built In Cupboards

All Aspects of Woodwork.

Over 40 Years Experience Reasonable Rates

Call John 01205 871724

Seasoned Logs by the load – hard or soft wood Delivery or collection available

01205 460418 07773 980774 07773 054184

v Carpets

v PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS

Creative Driveways

10 year no quibble GUARANTEE

A synthetic rubberised surface, ideal for old, existing concrete or tarmac drives, patios or pathways.

4 Available in full colours or multi flecking.

No expensive groundwork required.

FREE Added safety features for small children ESTIMATES and senior citizens.

Phone 01205 871837 / Mobile 07730 382177

v PLUMBING

v GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS

JAMIE POTTER PLUMBING & HEATING

❖ DRAINS & BLOCKAGES

❖ GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS

S General Plumbing S Wall & Floor Ceramic Tiling S Power Flushing S Bathroom Installations S Showers S Radiators S Leaks

We move your

Garage Door Repairs

Handy Contacts ay Wasteaw Established since 1999

Drain Blockage Clearance CCTV Drain Surveys

v COMPUTER SERVICES

24 hours a day 7 days a week For a fast professional service Call now: 07702 886410 • www.wasteaway.org.uk

Euro-Tech 24 hour Emergency Service

SAFE Contractor Approved

No Call Out Charge

Innovations

Computer Repairs, ❖ ELECTRICAL SERVICES Sales & Upgrades

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

D G ELECTRICAL 0785 266 0929 www.et-innovations.com Any electrical work undertaken From installations to repairs Landlord certification THE COMPUTER SHOP PAT Testing

Friendly local service Card payments now taken by friendly local people

Tel 07904 163710

Briar Way | Skegness | PE25 3NR

• New doors supplied and fitted • Automatic openers installed • Replacement springs, cables, rollers, handles, locks etc

Fast local service, No call out charge Call John Courtney

01205 449232 Mobile: 07947 779493

v GARDEN SERVICES

www.courtneygaragerepairs.co.uk

Wood Rot Repairs, We move your Built In Cupboards

CALL All Aspects way eofaWoodwork.

WastSARAH

Established since 1999 Over 40 Years Experience Drain Blockage Clearance ON Reasonable Rates

CCTV Drain Surveys

01775 ❖640254 CARPETS

24 hours a01205 day 7 days a871724 week Call John For a fast professional service

Call now: 07702 886410 • www.wasteaway.org.uk 24 hour Emergency Service

SAFE Contractor Approved

No Call Out Charge Family Run Business Est 1965

& DRIVEWAYS ❖ ❖PATIOS ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Contact Richard, Paul or Stuart

v ROOFING

Percy and Co Roofing

H.J.M MEMORIALS

ESTABLISHED SINCE 1892

roofing with care

Celebrating 20 years in business

AAll&apsects S Landscape of landscaping Fully Qualified & Insuredwork

percyandcoroofing@gmail.com www.percyandcoroofing.co.uk 01205 722516

Displaying a wide range of memorials Free 26 page catalogue

A &FullyS Qualified Landscape & Insured undertaken including;work All apsects of landscaping ● undertaken Turfing ● Grass cutting including; ● Turfing ● Grass cutting ● Tree pruning ● Hedge cutting ● Tree pruning ● Hedge cutting ● Patios & more ● Patios & more

07778 305768 305768 07778 Email: batesma@hotmail.co.uk Email: batesma@hotmail.co.uk ❖ GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS ❖ GARAGE DOOR REPAIRS Graham’s Garden Service Garage Door Repairs

• NewDodoors supplied andRepairs fitted Garage youDoor need help?

•Why Automatic openers installed • Replacement • New doors and me fittedkeep not give mesupplied a try let • Automatic openers your lawn & garden neat• Replacement and springs, cables, rollers,installed handles, locks tidy. etc springs, cables, rollers, handles, locks etc Tel: 07777693464 Fastlocal localservice, service, charge Fast NoNocallcalloutoutcharge Call John Courtney 01205 820576 01205 449232 Call John Courtney Mobile: 07947 779493 stell.graham@googlemail.com

01205 449232 Mobile: 07947 779493 www.courtneygaragerepairs.co.uk

❖ GARDEN SERVICES www.courtneygaragerepairs.co.uk

to advertise Creative Driveways❖A & S Landscape A & S Landscape call Sarah 4 T: 01205 365350 Tel 07904 163710 FREE on 01775 640254

Large Range of Domestic & Contract Carpets & Vinyls inc Design Tiles & Wood Effect Planks, LVT Design Flooring - Karndean or Polyflor Camaro

D G ELECTRICAL Any electrical work undertaken Graham Gill Carpets From installations to repairs

10 year GARDEN SERVICES Fully Qualified & Insured no quibble All apsects of landscaping work A synthetic rubberised surface, ideal for old, Any Make of Carpets Supplied GUARANTEE Landlord certification

Also WoodPAT & Laminate Flooring undertaken including; Testing existing concrete or tarmac drives, patios or pathways. ● Turfing ● Grass cutting Fully Qualified & Insured Available in full colours multi flecking. ● Tree pruning ● Hedge cutting Card payments nowortaken Own Fitters, Free Measure & Estimate, Pattern Book, Home Visits Evening Inc All apsects● of landscaping Patios & more work No expensive groundwork required.

24 West St, Boston, Lincs PE21 8QH undertaken including; www.grahamgillcarpets.com Added safety features for small children 07778 305768 E: info@grahamgillcarpets.com ● Turfing ● Grass cutting ESTIMATES and senior citizens.

Email: batesma@hotmail.co.uk TO ADVERTISE

●

Tree pruning ● Hedge cutting

Graham’s Garden Service

LARGE SHOWROOM

listed buildings/new roofs/repairs/chimney work/lead work

FREEPHONE 0800 3898419 OR 01775 750325

Handy Contacts v STORAGE ❖ STORAGE MANOR ROAD STORAGE SECURE INDOOR SELF STORAGE MANOR ROAD STORAGE SECURE INDOOR SELF STORAGE

COLLECTION & DELIVERY AVAILABLE COLLECTION & DELIVERY AVAILABLE SHORT/LONG TERM SHORT/LONG TERM VARIOUS SIZED SIZED CONTAINERS CONTAINERS VARIOUS

01205 01205 723131 723131 www.manor-roadstorage.co.uk

www.manor-roadstorage.co.uk

CCTV

10 Manor Road, Kirton

CCTV

10 Manor Road, Kirton

PRICES PRICES FROM FROM

£6 PER £6 PER WEEK WEEK

❖ v TIMBER TIMBERMERCHANTS MERCHANTS

LAMBERTS TIMBER SALES

65 CLOUGH ROAD, GOSBERTON RISEGATE, SPALDING PE11 4JW

For all your DIY Timber requirements, 2x2 - 4x2 - Shiplap - T&G - Decking - Ply

BIG SELECTION, CHEAPEST LOCALLY GIVE US A TRY! Contact Simon Lambert on 07771 928477 or 01775 750100

❖ COMPUTER SERVICES For more business listings visit www.simplyboston.co.uk Phone 01205 871937 / Mobile 07730 382177 YOUR BUSINESS ● Patios & more IN CLASSIFIEDS

v Stonemason

❖ GARDEN SERVICES

01754 762 606 Handy Contacts ❖TO CARPENTRY & JOINERY ADVERTISE www.tcs-skegness.co.uk YOUR BUSINESS Carpentry & Joinery ❖ DRAINS & BLOCKAGES BLOCKAGES v DRAINS & IN CLASSIFIEDS Doors, Kitchens, Skirting Boards,

FULLY INSURED & EXPERIENCED

Tel 01205 351910 07897 100232 FOR A RELIABLE SERVICE & QUOTATION

www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 29

What’s on

October Entertainment Guide CLUBS • GROUPS • CLASSES

v Monday

9.30am, 10.30am, 4.15pm and 7.30pm - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, The Old School, St Marys Church,Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Yoga & Yoga 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 Teddies Tunes, Kirton Methodist Church. Music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 1.30pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk - (excluding Bank Holidays) Kirton Town Hall Station Rd Kirton.T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 1:45pm-4:30pm Short Mat Bowls Zion Methodist Church Hall, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: S Maddy 01205 365250 2-4pm Monday and Tuesday, Art with Paul, classic, modern all styles welcome every to book call 01205 837172 2pm to 3pm Gentle Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099, jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 5.00pm - 9.00pm: Children and Teen Ballet Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 6.00pm – 6.45pm Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Children’s beginners class. 3 Merlin Terrace, Marsh Lane, Boston, PE21 7SB. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on mobile: 07710444662 or email: kuksoolwonboston@gmail.com 7.00pm - 7.45pm Ladies Belly Dance, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 350479/07534 639325.

W: www. ajdance.com 7.30pm Badminton, Zion Methodist Church, Brothertoft Road, Boston, T: 01205 367167 7.30pm Sarber Dog Training and agility, Leverton. T: Nicki 01205 480869 7.30pm – 8.45pm - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts School, Adult class, Boston High School, Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF. Contact Principal Instructor Sonny Boyall on 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 Library County Hall 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 - Teddies Tunes, St Thomas’s Church Hall Boston, music and crafts for the under-fives and their families. T: 01205 367004 9.30am - Fitness Fusion Class. Fun mix of exercise styles to keep you motivated and get fit. Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 9.30am Pilates, Boston Control Studio, The Old school, St Marys Church, Horncastle Road, Boston. PE21 9BU T: Sharon 07736 068656 10.00am to 11.30am Mum & Baby Yoga at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space. Call Jayne 07805 039 099. jayne@mindfulofbeing.com 10.00am -2.15pm Dressmaking Classes, Antons Gowt. Boston, W: www.thedesignstudio.vpweb.co.uk T: 01205 280276 10.00am – 11.00am - Pilates, Sibsey Village Hall, T: 01205 354509 or 07702 520684 10.00am-12.30pm - Crafts With a Cuppa - R U Crafty, 6 George Street, Boston PE21 8XF, £5. T: 01205 317955 10:30am - 12:30pm - Short Health Walk - Zion Methodist Church Brothertoft Road Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01205 354320 10.30am - Ladies Salsa Class - Nr Pilgrim, Boston. T: 07737 064128 Free Live Music with Pete Wray - Every other Wednesday, Drill Hall, Lincoln T: 01522 873834 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 11am-12 Wednesday and Sundays 10.30am-11.30am & 11.30am12.30am. 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 each month, Boston body Hub.

30 | SIMPLY BOSTON | www.simplyboston.co.uk

07568387809 1.30pm -3pm – Boston Fibromyalgia Group – craft sessions, last Wednesday of every month, Boston Body Hub 07568387809 2-4pm Wednesday, Craft club, papier Mache, dough dolls, knitting and much more call 01205 837172 2.00pm – 3.30pm Short Health Walk, Mayfields Broadfield Lane Boston. T: Frances Taylor 01025 354320 2.00pm – 4.00pm Blackfriars WI afternoon meeting. 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Len Medlock Centre Boston.

T: 01205 368549 5.00pm - 9.15 pm: Teen and Adult Dance Classes, AJ Dance, Spayne Road, Boston. T: 01205 352104 W: www. ajdance.com 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 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: 07737 064128 7.00pm Belly Dance Classes, Kirton Middlecott Sports Centre, T: 01205 355232 or FB Boston Bellydance 7.15pm Dance Party – Every last Friday of the month, 7pm beginners Salsa Lesson, Advanced Salsa lesson. 8.30pm party starts, non-dancers welcome, Rugby Club, Princess 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

Diary Dates 30th November Centenary Methodist Church , Red Lion Street, Christmas Tree Festival, Preview 30th Nov, open daily until 6th Dec

Holiday Cottage in Heacham Your Cosy Retreat

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

Beach Nearby Open Fire 3 Bedrooms Golf Nearby

Family Friendly Pets welcome Private garden BBQ

Prices start from just £360 for a week and £270 for a short break.

To book or check availability please email info@heachamcottage.co.uk

01406 373718

Reserve your dates with just £100 deposit

www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/heacham/7147503 pollywigglecottageheacham www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON | 31

THURSDAY 12 TH OCTOBER 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Book your place online

Open to all‌ Adults

Commercial courses

gcses

school leavers

A-Levels

courses for the unemployed

higher education

traineeships

Apprenticeships

foundation degrees

hnc/hnd

vocational courses

www.boston.ac.uk @bostoncollegeuk

info@boston.ac.uk

01205 313218

Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF MRK897