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Where is our summer? I am certainly hoping that the weather picks up soon as so far April seems like it is the only sort of summer we are going to get! This issue is packed with more features than ever before for you - hayfever advice, ideas to entertain the children during the school holidays (without breaking the bank), preparing your house to sell as well as much more. We are receiving lots of what’s on listings through which means that if you are stuck for an idea of what to do, make sure you turn to page 50 for our What’s on Guide, there are regular clubs and classes listed as well as one of events too. Are you a teacher at a local school or involved in the PTA/Friends of a School? Simply Holbeach needs your help, please send your details to info@simplyholbeach.co.uk for more information - it’s all to help your school! You may remember that June was an exciting month in the office as Kate got married to Ricki and as I write this I am sure is enjoying their honeymoon in The Caribbean. Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Tarrant.

Don’t forget to keep updated with advice, recipes, whats on visit www.simply-holbeach.co.uk, there’s even a for sale section, so you may pick up a bargain too! If you would like to get in touch then please call me on 0845 676 9295 or email editor@simply-holbeach.co.uk

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Through the access scheme they can loan you a scooter for a set period of time and it won’t cost you a fortune. Get more information from the access your future website and find out if you qualify www.access-your-future.com

Help Us Help You Business brains are being picked to help map out the future for firms in south Lincolnshire. South Holland District Council has launched its 2011 business survey to find out what bosses have to say about working in the region.

Responses from the survey, devised by the council’s economic development unit, will enable officers to gauge opinions and organise services to support firms throughout the district. Questions focus on areas such as training and skills, recruitment and job losses, transport, turnover, land and site needs and planning for the future.

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Hundreds of businesses responded to a similar survey two years ago as the onset of the recession began to hit the region. The current fact-finding exercise is aimed at updating

the council on how firms have coped and responded to the economic challenges during that time. Councillor Howard Johnson, SHDC portfolio holder for economic development, said: “This survey will enable us to plan services and find out whether there are needs that we are currently not catering for. For example, a company might be looking to relocate or move to bigger premisess and we can assist them in their search. “We want to find out about the barriers and blockers that are affecting our businesses and will seek ways of removing them to help ensure that they can operate effectively. We want to retain and attract more businesses to the district.”

Drought Declared A drought has been officially declared in Lincolnshire, including South Holland, following the driest Spring since records began. The decision was taken by the Environment Agency and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in view of river and groundwater levels, risk to the environment and to farmers. Further information contact The Environment Agency, DEFRA or Anglian Water

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New Upper Floor at Hills Furniture Store If you haven’t been into Hills Furniture store recently in Spalding, you could be forgiven for thinking you have walked in to a brand new shop. Over the past two years the team have been working hard to not only transform the oustide of the building to return it to it’s former glory but there has been a complete remodel inside too. Last year the lower floor was competely refurbished and this year it was the turn of the upper floor, where they have a wide selection of beds, bedroom furniture and accessories. Hills Furniture Store is a family owned store and offer a far more individual shopping experience on the high street. You will find famous brands in settees, dining tables and chairs, and also beds to bedroom furniture.

This is all backed with a good old fashioned traditional quality service. Not only that they currenly have up to 50% off in their summer sale! Visit them at 5-6, Bridge Street, Spalding or call 01775 762237 for more information.

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Festival fever is set to add a touch of magic and myth to England’s greatest Elizabethan house this summer.

and mirrored maze – also hosts a two-week Festival of Surprises, tailor-made for offering a host of fun in the school summer break.

Legends will spring to life for youngsters who can not only enjoy a splash of summer at the Garden of Surprises with its 32 water features, but also become a Knight of the Round Table - and even try to pull the sword from the stone!

This year the popular Festival is themed on Magic, Myths & Legends – with a challenge for youngsters to join in King Arthur’s Quest.

Cleverly hidden behind a hedge in the sweeping grounds of Lincolnshire’s grand Elizabethan estate, the Tudor-inspired Garden of Surprises – complete with swivelling Caesar busts, a curtain of water

Staged from Saturday 30th July - Friday 12th August at Burghley House, Stamford. There will be children’s activities everyday in the Gardens, but the main events will take place over the weekends.

Welcome to ‘Big Society’ Approach Lincolnshire’s rural watchdog, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), has welcomed a move to convert landfill sites, supermarket car parks and motorway verges into new nature reserves.

In the past, small areas of land were put aside for wildlife in fenced off ‘nature reserves’. But this has meant that wildlife is confined to certain areas, meaning breeding pools become smaller and animals cannot move around the country.

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together on ‘landscape scale conservation’. It is thought that around 12 Ecological Restoration Zones (ERZs) will be created over the next three years to try and stop the huge decline in wild flowers, woodland and wildlife like farmland birds or hedgehogs. Landowners, local authorities and communities are expected to vie for a small amount of money to set up the areas but most of the work will be done on a voluntary basis as the latest embodiment of the ‘Big Society’ in action.

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Cinderella Letitia is best remembered as Sharon Watts in EastEnders, a role she played for over 15 years making her a household name. She’ll join the cast of this year’s panto, Cinderella in the role of Fairy Godmother. A graduate of the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School, Letitia’s TV credits also include Casualty, Grange Hill and Doctors.

Following the success of last Christmas’ Jack and the Beanstalk, starring EastEnders’ bad boy John Altman, King’s Lynn Corn Exchange returns to Albert Square for this year’s star performer – Letitia Dean.

In more recent years, she has made a name on the stage, appearing as Sandy in Grease and in the UK Tour of Calendar Girls. Cinderella is at The Corn Exchange, King’s Lynn from Thursday 8 December 2011 – Tuesday 3 January 2012. Tickets are available on 01553 764864 or at www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk

Lincolnshire honours its Finest Citizens Lincolnshire has named its community heroes in this year’s Good Citizens Awards.

Jess Forbes from Boston, Caroline Feit from Ludford, and a team of volunteers from Donington have all been recognised for the part they’ve played in making Lincolnshire a county to be proud of. It follows a three-month public vote for those whose voluntary contributions have made an extraordinary difference to communities across the county.

Jess Forbes, 16, won the Young Citizen of the Year Award for her efforts to bring together youngsters, people with disabilities, and those from ethnic backgrounds.

seen the village win regional and national acclaim.

Councillors’ £5,000 Kitty for Their Own Communities

Cash help is to be handed out in every South Holland District Council ward to give support to grassroots community projects. Each district councillor has been allocated an annual budget of £5,000 to spend on schemes that directly benefit their ward. Using their in-depth knowledge of the area, councillors will approach local groups which they feel are having a positive impact on the community and encourage them to apply for funding from their allocated budget. Grants will vary in size according to need and decisions will be made directly by the councillor who will work within guidelines set out by the council.

Lincolnshire Caroline Feit scooped the Citizen of County Council the Year Award for being a pillar of chairman Cllr Neil Cooper said: her community. She’s made a huge “The Good Citizens Awards were difference to Ludford, throwing set up to recognise people whose voluntary contributions make herself into village life as well as fostering three children. extraordinary differences to others. Jess, Caroline and the volunteers Meanwhile, a team of 19 volunteers from Donington in Bloom are from Donington in Bloom took fantastic examples of that. the Community Group of the Year “Their efforts show what can be Award for their efforts that have achieved when communities pull

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together and I want to thank each of them for the part they’ve played. “More than 150 nominations were received this year. It’s a fantastic response, showing just how community-spirited Lincolnshire is. And it’s a testament to each of the winners that they won among such tough competition.”

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of all! Where to put a skatepark, should we even get that far is a major issue in itself. Expectations are easily raised, so we need to be aware that there is no guarantee that funders will support this and it could take up to 18 months to get through the whole process. I will keep you informed.

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Looking back over my diary in the last week has shown just what a variety of different issues are covered over a short period of time. Culture Club in Corby getting an update on how we are going to be involved in the Olympics, Sports Forum at Spalding High School, Sportivate launch at Lincoln University with the Minister for the Olympics, Cabinet meeting discussing ward member budgets, arranging dog and litter bins in the ward, Call Connect re-launch in Holbeach and meeting young people in Carter’s Park. The first of those issues has been around the sheer number of empty cans of lager & beer thrown on the grass verges around the Welbourne Lane area, which some of the residents have been clearing up – thank you. I have however now ordered two litter bins to cover that area, so let’s hope they are used, otherwise the District council will take enforcement action against the miscreants. The District Council is trying hard to curb this sort of behaviour, so if you know of any other areas where regular fly tipping or littering takes place, please do let me know. I have also been approached by some young people who want a skatepark in Holbeach. What impressed me about this was that they approached me directly, rather than through their parents or school. Some of the better skateparks can cost in the region of £100,000, so this will require careful consideration. Applications for external funding take a long time and we need the help of those young people to complete the forms and raise some matched funding ( a requirement of most funders) as well as a considerable time commitment from them, which might be the biggest challenge

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Some good news though, is that the Teenage Drop In Centre has been successful in an application for a youth shelter with bluetooth technology to be sited somewhere in Holbeach, to be agreed between young people and the police. This was specifically requested by teenagers in the town and will be installed in the next two to three months. As part of that funding there is also some money for young people to design a regular booklet about activities in the town, as there are far more than most people realise. I will be approaching the George Farmer Technology College for help with this, as they initially approached us! Whether or not the proposed Holbeach Academy will go ahead will be decided on 5th July by Lincolnshire County Council’s Executive Committee. This could potentially see £8.2 million coming to the George Farmer for new buildings, including a sports hall with community use and would be a massive boost for the town. District Council Ward member budgets are coming! Each ward member for Holbeach (Cllrs Biggadike, Howard and Rudkin) and myself for Holbeach Hurn will have a budget of £4,000 to spend on local projects and initiatives in the ward. Ward members can if they so wish, pool their budgets to get better value for money, particularly useful for larger projects. The money must be spent in the financial year or they will lose it. The money cannot be spent on individuals but ideally will be used for community groups to support their projects. The final decision rests with the ward member, but if you have any projects that you would like help with, then please contact the ward member directly. As we enter the final year before the London Olympics, Lincolnshire Sports Partnership has launched “Quest for Gold”. If you are 16 or over and with no age limit, for just £5 you can sign up to a range of taster sessions in Lincolnshire, covering many of the Olympic Sports, including sailing, archery, shooting and more. Why not have a go! For more details: www.lincolnshiresports.com The next Neighbourhood Panel (covering police and community issues in the Holbeach & Whaplode area) is on Wednesday, July 13th at Minerva House (part of the Holbeach Campus) on Park Road. If you have an issue – come along! Finally, not to be missed is this year’s Holbeach St Marks Gala on Saturday 16th July, starting at 12 noon. Included in the entertainment is 5 a side football, a dog show and the Act 11 junk band. Join in the fun and see you there!

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by Diane Clay

At South Holland Citizens Advice Bureau we are seeing an increasing number of people who have signed contracts for services, without really reading the small print and without knowing how long they have signed up for, especially for mobile phone services or gym membership. Every time we purchase goods from a shop or online we are entering into an agreement with the retailer and many of these agreements are legally binding. When a consumer enters into any kind of a credit contract whether it is borrowing money in the form of a loan, credit card, or financing for a car they will receive a contract with full terms and conditions. Most people will never read the contract thoroughly or check all of the clauses. Over the last decade or so, millions of Brits have been signing up for gym membership and although fitness clubs can be very good for your health, they can also be very bad for your finances! The first question you need to ask before joining a gym membership scheme is ‘How do I cancel?’. Many health clubs do not explain the terms and conditions, especially when it comes to cancellations. You may think that you are joining up to a monthly payment plan, when in actual fact once you have signed the form, you’ve committed to a credit plan - where a finance company affiliated with the gym pays your membership for you upfront and you pay them back in instalments, plus interest. If this is the type of deal you sign up to you will usually be committed to a minimum 12 month contract, which if you can cancel, you can only do so in really exceptional circumstances - such as breaking a bone or being hospitalised. Even then, you might not be able to get out of it. So before you sign up to a contract, consider the following: • Have you been a member of a gym before? It could be expensive if you decide you don’t like it. • Are there different rates for different times – e.g. off peak/on peak • Are you sure you want to commit to 12 months or more at the same gym? • Are you 100% happy with the gym you’re signing up to - have you looked around properly, does it have all the facilities you need? • Are you able to get to and from the health club easily? • Are you likely to change job/move home or anything else that would take you out of the area? • Can you cancel the agreement if you need to, for example if you are taken ill? Some gyms do include clauses that allow people to cancel their memberships, but these are not usually included in this type of agreement, so make sure you take any paperwork away to somewhere quiet so that you can read it carefully before signing. The same advice goes for signing mobile phone contracts – we are not short of mobile telephone shops, and the market is huge and competitive. The big five mobile telephone companies would love your business and there are a bewildering amount of offers and discounts available if you decide to apply for a mobile telephone contract. But the terms and conditions of the contract should be mandatory reading for anyone considering a pay monthly mobile phone contract. Don’t get bamboozled into signing a contract you don’t understand. Ask for a copy of the contract and read it before you sign it. Some people receive ‘cold calls’ over the phone; before agreeing, check how much you will have to pay and be aware that what is offered verbally during the call can be difficult to prove later.

Read the Small Print

If a consumer does eventually get round to reading their credit contracts it is usually the case that they have some form of grievance with the company. Leaving the reading of the terms and conditions of a contract until a dispute has arisen is never a good idea. Regardless of the type of contract, the terms and conditions should always be read before the contract is signed. There may be clauses in the contract that are unfair to the consumer. Although these clauses may be unenforceable by the credit company, reading and disputing these conditions prior to signing

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may save a lot of time and money in the long run.

Terminating a Contract

The contract’s terms and conditions will give details on terminating a contract early. Companies tie customers into 12 and 18 month contracts in order to make money and keep the customer for a minimum length of time. The customer is under no obligation to stay with a company but there may be penalties should the customer decide to terminate the contract early. This condition should be checked before signing any contract. Failure to pay this penalty may result in a bad credit score.

Cooling-off period

You can cancel the contract within seven days, without having to say why, if you took it out: • over the internet • over the phone • by mail order. However, you may not have the same rights if you signed a contract on the trader’s premises. For example, if you bought your mobile phone contract from a shop, you don’t have an automatic right to cancel without charge, unless there is a problem with the service or the phone is faulty. However, the shop may have its own returns policy, which allows you to cancel the contract. You should check your cancellation rights before you take out a contract.

Remember – The golden rule before signing and committing to any agreement or contract is to read the small print. Many people have signed away a number of their rights by simply scanning the small print and not asking questions regarding the terms and conditions.

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De-Stress Through Reflexology Every organ and body part is represented in the feet. Where there are two organs in the body they will be represented on both feet, e.g. Lungs and Kidney and where there is only one organ, this will be represented on one foot, e.g. the liver will be on the right foot while the heart will be on the left. Where the organ or body part is reflected in the feet, this is called the “organ” reflex, e.g. the heart reflex.

In addition to this, the stimulation of these reflexes allows the body to begin detoxing and eliminating poisons which have built up through bad diet, thinking and habit.

The right foot represents the right side of the body as well as the past while the left foot represents the left side of the body as well as the present and future.

Stress And Reflexology The benefits of Reflexology and stress can be explained physiologically. Tension can be equated with stress. There are as many definitions of stress as there are authors of books on stress. Today everyone suffers from stress but no one knows what stress is. It could be stated that stress is the difference between a person’s perceived ability to deal with the stressor and the reality of the environmental demand.

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Hayfever Help! by Hayley Willerton H

ay fever is a type of allergic rhinitis caused by pollen or spores. Allergic rhinitis is a condition where an allergen (something that causes an allergic reaction) makes the inside of your nose inflamed. Hay fever affects the nose, sinuses (small

air-filled cavities behind your cheekbones and forehead), throat and eyes. It causes: • sneezing, • a runny nose, and • itchy eyes.

intermittent or persistent, depending on how often people experience their symptoms

Allergic reaction

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but many are available over-the-counter in pharmacies. For persistent hay fever, a treatment known as immunotherapy can be used to gradually increase a person’s exposure to the allergen while monitoring their response. This can be effective at reducing the severity of an allergic reaction, but is not suitable for everyone.

The symptoms of hay fever occur when the immune system (the body’s defence system) overreacts to a normally harmless substance, in this case pollen. When the body comes into contact with pollen, cells in the lining of the nose, mouth and eyes release a chemical called For more advice visit www.nhs.uk or why not histamine. This triggers the symptoms of an try some of these alternative therapies that are allergic reaction. thought to help the symptoms:

How common is it?

Hay fever is a common condition that affects Hay fever usually occurs in spring and summer, around 20% of people in the UK. Hay fever is more likely if there is a family history of when there is more pollen in the air. Trees, allergies, particularly asthma or eczema. In grass and plants release pollen as part of England, there may be over 10 million people their reproductive process. Mould and fungi also release tiny reproductive particles, called with hay fever. spores.

Outlook People with hay fever can experience their Hay fever cannot be cured completely, but symptoms at different times of the year, depending on which pollens or spores they are there are a number of treatments available to relieve the symptoms. These include allergic to. antihistamine tablets, nasal sprays and eye Allergic rhinitis can be classified as either drops. Some can only be prescribed by a GP,

your thoughts, clearing away the confusion that hinders our minds from time to time. As a healing stone, obsidian is said to help with digestive issues and relieves the pain from joint problems, arthritis and painful injuries. By helping the body’s natural circulation it is reputed to aid suffers of hardened arteries as well as cramps. This versatile stone is known for calming in times of emotional and physical shock and can greatly reduce stress levels. Obsidian is stone that is beneficial to everyone who owns it!

Honey

A 1995 study of pollen- sensitive patients found that they did not respond to honey with traces of pollen in it. This could suggest that honey desensitises the body to the pollen, so that it no longer causes a reaction. This in turn reduces hay fever symptoms. It is thought the more local the honey, the greater the results

forget to wash the dog after it comes in from rolling around in the grass.

Onions

There is a suggestion that the chemical quercetin, found in many foods, can help to ward off hay fever. Onions contain a particularly high concentration of the chemical. There is no evidence that eating lots of onions is harmful. Do you have your own tip for helping Hay Fever sufferers? Please email your ideas to editor@simply-spalding.co.uk This information should not be construed as medical advice and is not intended

to replace advice from a healthcare professional.

Avoid The Pollen

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Health & Beauty

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What is Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disorder affecting learned voluntary movements such as walking, talking, writing and swallowing. There are three main symptoms: tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement, but not everyone will experience all three. Parkinson’s results from the loss of the chemical messenger dopamine within the brain. The cause is, as yet, unidentified and there is no known cure.

Who gets Parkinson’s?

In the UK, 1 in 500 people — around 120,000 individuals — have Parkinson’s. Although often perceived as an older person’s condition, many are affected during their working life and of the 10,000 people diagnosed in the UK each year, 1 in 20 is aged under 40.

Spalding & District Branch of Parkinson’s Ron Lomax, Secretary of the local branch explained about the group “Inaugurated as a branch in November 2010 and we have an enthusiastic committee who plan to provide a local support network and an interesting programme of speakers, visits and outings for all their members, carers and friends.

There are no expensive Membership Fees, but we just ask you to make a small contribution towards refreshments and a raffle at each monthly meeting to cover the costs. We would also ask you to please become a member of Parkinson’s UK, it only costs £4 per year. You will get a lot of information and a quarterly magazine. It also provides us with Public Liability insurance for outside events. Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging if you don’t know where to go for information, support and advice. There is no need for people in the Spalding & District area to be alone with the condition and we open the door to anyone who wants to know more about how we can help. Our members find the group a welcomed relief to be with people who understand their symptoms. “I have only been a member for 2 months and already feel more informed and comfortable” — a quote by a new member of the Spalding Support Group “I have been made very welcome and I feel

much more confident now I can talk to other people about my problems” — new lady member. The Spalding & District branch offers the chance for you to meet other people in your area, get information and take part in the activities we have on offer. “ Friendly meetings are held from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm on the third Thursday of each month at: Pinchbeck Village Hall Knight Street, Pinchbeck Spalding, PE11 3RB

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Food & Drink

How to Create The Perfect BBQ

Cooking Fish on The BBQ

by Hayley Willerton BBQ Recipes

the fish is wide open. While the ingredients above follow a Mediterranean theme, an easy Oriental version could include baby sweet corn spears, sliced bamboo shoots, and carrot strips. Add a little sake, rice wine or dry sherry to the vegetables and top the fish with the garlic and ginger mixed with thick soy sauce.

BBQ Side Dish

Chicken Kebabs Cooking fish in sealed foil packages has to be one of the most foolproof barbecue seafood recipes. It’s also great for feeding a crowd as the packages can be preprepared and taken straight from the refrigerator to the barbeque.

Makes 4 skewers Ingredients: 1 skinless and boneless chicken breast 1/2 green pepper (cut into big cubes) 1/2 yellow pepper (cut into big cubes) 1/2 red pepper (cut into big cubes) Marinate: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seeds 1/4 of one small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves (or dried parsley) For Cooking: 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing) Method: Cut the chicken into small cubes (a total of 16 pieces), pat dry and marinate with the ingredients for at least 1 hour, best if left in the fridge overnight. Thread four pieces of chicken meat with one piece of each of the peppers onto a metal skewer or bamboo skewer. Repeat the same and make four skewers. Set aside. Grill the chicken kebab on your BBQ until cooked. While grilling, brush the chicken and bell peppers with olive oil. Serve hot. Top Tip: If you use bamboo skewers, soak them in cold water overnight so they don’t get burned during the grilling process.

All you will need is: A roll of strong 30 cm wide aluminium foil One medium or several small fish fillets per person (bream, snapper, cod, salmon or whiting are ideal) Olive oil or butter Sliced pepper, Spanish onions, zucchini, capsicum, mushrooms A bunch of fresh thyme sprigs Black pepper Dry vermouth Place a 90 cm by 30 cm sheet of foil (shiny side up) and fold from the left to create a 45cm by 30 cm rectangle. Rub some oil or butter over the middle of the right hand side of the sheet and stack the vegetables (capsicum and onion first) then place fish (one medium fillet or two smaller ones) on top, splash a little vermouth over the fillets and finally add the thyme sprigs and pepper. Fold over the left hand side and then fold over the edges on the three open sides until they are well sealed. Place in the fridge until the BBQ is pre-heated. The packages can be cooked either by direct or indirect heat. I recommend direct as it results in some caramelising of the vegetables at the base of the parcels Within a minute or so of being placed on a hot grill the packages pump up indicating that the fish and vegetables are being cooked by steam produced from the flavouring liquid. Once the packages fill with steam, allow a further 8 minutes for thicker fillets, thinner fillets should only take about 5 minutes. Let the packages stand for another minute or two before serving. Just remember to tell people to slit the package with a knife as sometimes the escaping steam can burn fingers. The choice of vegetables and flavourings to go with

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A good BBQ becomes a great BBQ with the addition of home meade coleslaw Serves 4 This recipe will make enough to serve 4 people, plus leftovers. It will keep in the fridge for two days. Ingredients A small onion (red onions are best, they’re not too strong) Two medium sized carrots A small white cabbage A jar of mayonnaise A large pot of Greek Yoghurt Black pepper Method: Chop the onion in half, then slice it into very thin halfmoon shapes. Put the onion pieces into a large bowl. Peel the carrots and grate them, using the large section of the grater. Watch your fingers! When you only have a small chunk left, STOP GRATING! To prepare the cabbage, peel away the outside layer of leaves. Using a sharp knife, slice off a chunk of the cabbage. Cabbages are tough and are hard to cut into, so be careful. Put the chunk of cabbage flat onto a chopping board, and cut it into thin slices, cut these long strips into shorter ones, of about 3cm. Add these to the bowl and mix them in with the onion and carrot. Then slice off another chunk of cabbage and repeat the process until most of the cabbage is used up. Add three tablespoons of mayonnaise and three tablespoons of yoghurt to the vegetables. Using two spoons, slowly stir the creamy mixture through the vegetables until it is evenly mixed. Add some black pepper to your own taste.

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r e n r o C s ’ t Pe Don’t give fleas a chance! It started with a suspicious ‘scratch-scratch-scratch’, followed by a rather puzzled look on my cat’s face. I tried to ignore it, attempting to fool myself by saying to myself: “Well maybe it’s just an ‘itch’.”

It is believed that within two hours of an egg being laid on to your pet it is deposited into bedding, furniture or flooring within a home.

But I knew better. The paranoia set in and I began to think my growing collection of mosquito bites could be attributed to little jumpy things. I began fearlessly combing through my cat’s fur, desperate to nab one of the blighters and affect my revenge.

The freshly hatched larvae are just two to five milimetres long, but despite their diminutive stature are quite capable of moving 46cm through carpet to distance themselves from light, of which they have a great dislike. The larvae feed on adult flea feces, enjoying a good blood meal courtesy of their friends and family on a regular basis.

And finally, there it was – making a mad dash for freedom to the top of my cat’s head. A flea.

The larvae stage of a flea’s life ranges from 5 to 11 days depending on environmental conditions.

A flea circus Call it a flea circus or call it a flea market; wherever a flea hangs his hat is his home and he’s not going anywhere in a hurry. No; if you’ve spotted tiny little black particles (flea feces) close to the root of your pet’s hair it could be evidence that your pet is turning into a walking smorgasbord. Sad but true, once you spot a flea you can guarantee they are living the high-life deep in the midst of your cat or dog’s fur and only a swift course of action is going to see them kicked to the curb. To effectively stop a flea infestation you need to understand their life cycle, of which there are four stages.

EGG A flea egg is shaped like an oval and rounded at both ends. Although slightly transparent initially, they mature to a pearly white and are clearly visible to the naked eye.

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LARVAE

PUPAE Once fully developed, the larvae weave a silky cocoon and pupate. Once developed to a pupa, it begins the transformation into an adult flea. A flea can survive in its cocoon for up to a year whilst waiting for warmer temperatures to come, providing ideal conditions for them to emerge from the safety of their cocoons

ADULT FLEA Once out of the cocoon, the newly hatched flea begins to look for its first blood meal. Their powerful legs, which can see them reach a height of over 30cm, enable them to jump on to their hosts ensuring a steady supply of food. Once a host is found the female flea will find a mate, lay her eggs, and once more the cycle begins.

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Jump into action Flea control : To tackle fleas you need to treat both the environment and the pet. There are a number of products available at Rookes to help you to do this. It may take several weeks before the fleas are fully eradicated so you need to be prepared to persevere with the treatment program. Environment: Treat the environment using flea control spray. This can be used to treat your pet’s bedding and your couches, carpets, rugs – anywhere that a flea egg could have been deposited. Once-a-month topical applications: These are the most effective method of eradicating a flea infestation. Many of these products kill both fleas and ticks and are easy to apply, needing a single application monthly to the back of the neck. Generally products such as these are sold in a six-pack, and can be used at the approach of summer and throughout the warmer months to ensure fleas do not find a home on your pet. It is ESSENTIAL however, that you check the ingredients and do NOT use any product containing permethrins on cats. This product is poisonous to cats and can cause an extreme reaction. Many products made specifically for dogs cannot be used on cats.

It is advised that collars are used in combination with sprays to fully tackle the problem. Collars containing amitraz, permetrin or organophosphates are not to be used on felines. Other products available are powders and tablets, and foggers are also available as a household treatment. Don’t be disheartened if you see a flea a month after beginning your treatment regime. The unique life cycle of the flea means that it may take a couple of months before they are fully eradicated from your home. Persistence is key!

Sprays: A spray should be used carefully, ensuring no product is applied close to the animals eyes or ears – a cotton ball can be used to apply the product in these areas. Shampoos: Flea shampoos are only effective for removing adult fleas from your pet. They are not effective in treating eggs and for this reason, additional protection should be used. Check the ingredients as many shampoos contain pyrethrins which must never be used on cats. Collars: Collars should be worn so that two fingers can be comfortably inserted between the collar and the cat’s neck. Read the instructions carefully to understand the length of effectiveness of the collar.

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Occupy Kids On A Budget by Hayley Willerton During the school holidays however much money we seem to have, it’s never enough to keep the children entertained! We have come up with some pocket friendly and free ideas to keep your young ones entertained in between trips out. There are a few ‘golden oldies’ that you may remember from your childhood too!

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Dangerous Household byProducts Hayley Willerton Through sad, personal experience recently, where our cat was poisoned with anti freeze and he had to be put to sleep, I have carried out a lot of research and realised there are many household products that are dangerous not just to pets but humans too. Here is my advice on some of the most common household products that are extremely dangerous to animals and humans. Although a variety of things in and around your home can cause poisoning, including plants and foods, ten types of common poison in the household are considered to be the most hazardous. The ten most dangerous household products are: Antifreeze Bleach Drain cleaner Furniture polish Fuel Insecticide Iron-containing vitamins Medicine Nail polish remover Windscreen wiper fluid. Each of these products is a common poison that you may use every day, not realising the danger. However, if you learn to recognize the signs of poisoning, you can respond immediately in the case of an emergency. Symptoms of Common Household Poisons Symptoms of poisoning vary depending on many factors,

including the type and severity of the poisoning and the individual. However, some general symptoms of household poisoning include: For Humans: Burns on or around the mouth General pain in the body Loss of consciousness Trouble breathing Vomiting. If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical attention right away by calling 999. For Animals In addition to the items above Animals’ metabolism is much different than humans’ metabolism. Just because a human can ingest something and feel fine doesn’t mean it will have the same effect on animals. There are many dangerous products in your home that can be poisonous to your pet that you may not be aware of. Here is a list of a few: Foods: Chocolate is harmful to a dog’s heart and nervous system. Even a small amount can be dangerous to your pet. Healthy foods for humans contain toxins that are very dangerous to your animal’s health, such as avocados, raisins, grapes, and onions. It’s very important not to feed your pet leftover foods containing these ingredients to protect their kidneys and digestive tracts. Treats should be limited to pet friendly options, not cooked bones, as the bone could splinter and tear your dog’s internal organs. Fruit pips should also be taken into consideration, such as those from apples, peach pits, and cherries because they contain cyanide, which is a poison. Plants: Dogs and cats sometimes like to munch on your houseplants, so it’s important we remember to keep these types out of their reach or out of the house. Oleander, Mistletoe, Azaleas, Rhododendron, Tulip Bulbs, aloe and Lily Plants are the most

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commonly ingested, but many pet owners aren’t aware that just one leaf from a plant can be deadly to our loved ones. What to Look For Animals can’t tell us how they’re feeling, so it’s up to us as owners to monitor our pets closely and notice when they’re not acting like themselves. Many times a sick or hurt pet will display changes in their behaviour or act lethargic rather than showing more obvious symptoms. Any change in normal behaviours is a good indication that you need to schedule an appointment with your vet. There are several red-flags that will let you know when you’re pet needs to be seen by his or her vet immediately. The clinical signs are very variable and will depending on the particular poison concerned. Many toxins produce gastrointestinal signs (vomiting and diarrhoea), others produce neurological signs (tremors, in-coordination, seizures, excitability, depression, or coma), respiratory signs (coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing), skin signs (inflammation, swelling), liver failure (jaundice, vomiting) or kidney failure (increased drinking, loss of appetite and weight loss). Some toxins act on more than one body system, and so can produce any combination of the above signs. It is important to remember that while most cases of intoxication will cause acute problems, chronic intoxication can also arise, and often proves even more difficult to recognise and treat. Poison Safety Tips and Treatments Despite the fact that household products like antifreeze and furniture polish are each considered a household poison, you can still take measures to use them safely in your home. Several poison safety tips can help to ensure that you and your loved ones remain healthy, including: • Don’t put any sort of hazardous household product in a drink or food container. • Educate everyone in your home about which household products are poisonous and which ones are safe. • Keep all medications, cleaners, poisonous plants and other poisonous substances on high shelves where children or animals cannot reach them. • Label all of your cleaners, medications and food to indicate the expiration date and proper instructions for use. Aside from these preventative safety tips, if an emergency poisoning situation does occur, you can take several steps to treat the situation, such as: • Be sure the victim is getting enough air. If needed, give the victim CPR or take him outside to get fresh air. • Have the victim spit out the remainder of any ingested poison; do not induce vomiting. • Treat any burns with an emergency aid kit (be sure to wear protective clothing). I hope this guide will help you and your family keep safe, remember to read the label and should you have any suspicions your child or pet has been exposed call the emergency services or vets immediately.

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The Common Frog by Jeremy Eyeons

his common much-loved amphibian brings excitement and interest to our garden ponds throughout the Spring and Summer months. Heres a few facts however about the frog that you may not have been aware of and,like many things in life,with the frog its a numbers game.........

successful will embrace the female with his forelimbs (this is called a “amplexus” and usually happens in April).A female can lay up to 4000 eggs, (unfortunately only a very small number of these eggs will survive to form adult frogs; perhaps about 10,the majority having been eaten by predators such as fish, grass snakes and birds) which are then fertilised by the male.

Common frogs can breathe through their skin aswell as their lungs.This enables it to hibernate for the Winter months beneath piles of mud and decaying leaves at the bottom of the garden pond and rivers.

Frogspawn floats to the surface so that it can be warmed by the sun, and tadpoles will begin to gradually emerge after about 20/30 days depending upon the weather. The spawn and pond algae provide an immediate source of food for the young hungry tadpoles.

A female frog can be slightly larger (perhaps 10cm long compared to 8cm) than the male,and an average frog could weigh about 23 grams. In the wild, a frog can live up to 7/8 years. Perhaps the most studied and fascinating part of a frogs life is its reproduction cycle from tadpole to adult. A frog becomes sexually mature at about 3 years, and during March the frogs begin to emerge from their Winter hibernation at the bottom of ponds and rivers, making their way to their favoured breeding grounds (shallow, still garden ponds are ideal),which are often the same places which they themselves were born.

The tadpole changes into to frog over a period of perhaps 16 weeks through a process called “metamorphosis”. After 9 weeks they loose their gills, having developed lungs, and therefore need to swim to the surface to breathe. Hind legs develop between 6/9 weeks, and the front legs are fully grown after about 11 weeks. The tadpole tail begins to be absorbed by the developing frog and has almost disappeared completely after 12 weeks. It’s a fascinating process, which is very variable time-wise, with so many factors such as availability of food, presence of predators and weather conditions all taking their toll.

The males try to entice females by producing a low purring croaky noise which can be heard up to 150 feet away, and if

Outside the breeding season frogs can be found in grass meadows, river banks, garden borders and woodland

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elling your home is one of the most stressful things you will do. Opening your private space to opinionated strangers is not an easy task, no matter how good your interior skills. In order to avoid months of relentless visits and disappointments, here are a few tips that will soon have your home in tip-top condition:De-personalise your space

When it comes to the inside of your property, you can’t be sentimental about the things you surround yourself with. They may have great meaning to you, but they will mean absolutely nothing to a potential buyer, so pack away all those family photographs and family heirlooms as they will only serve to distract the buyer. Same rules apply to any trophies or any unusual personal collections you may have i.e. pig ornaments.

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We all collect an amazing amount of objects over the years. We don’t necessarily use them or ‘see’ them any longer; we just leave them where they were dumped, gathering dust. Now is the perfect time to clear them out. Car boot them, give them to a charity shop or wrap them up and put them somewhere safe. Be harsh – no keeping things ‘just-in-case’ – if you haven’t used it in the last six months then it’s unlikely you will. Do the same with children toys, old clothes, overflowing book shelves and stacks of old bills.

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check all internal doors open and close properly and to examine skirting boards, light switches and plug sockets for splashes of paint.

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Everywhere! Sweep all walls and corners with a feather duster. Clear out all cupboards, wardrobes and bathroom cabinets – anything that can be opened by a ‘nosey’ viewer as dirty, untidy, cramped storage gives the impression there is not enough space. The same applies for your white goods - clean the inside of the fridge, freezer, cooker, washing machine and dryer. Clean the windows inside and out, clean the curtains/ blinds. Ensure internal and external doors are cleaned and dust free. If you have pets, wash their bedding to help keep pet smells at bay and try to keep pet hair to a minimum.

Room staging

You need to ensure every room has a purpose and that purpose is clear. You don’t want a viewer scratching their head wondering what the room is used for. Living Room This is where the new owners want to picture themselves relaxing so it’s important to make the right impression. The illusion of space is key so don’t have a cramped room on display – remove any unnecessary pieces of furniture so the room look spacious. If you have a fantastic view, don’t cover it up with heavy net curtains and lots of knickknacks on the window sill – keep it simple. If you’ve got patio doors, don’t have a settee blocking their access. Play around with the placement of furniture until you are happy with the welcome it gives. Floor needs to be clean and tidy so if necessary get your carpets professionally cleaned. Cover any worn settees with throws. Invest in some new cushions and lampshades if things are looking slightly worn and if necessary brighten up with a coat of paint and some matching accessories. Remember hide any kids or pet toys from view.

Dining Room Same rules apply here as for the living room. You can either set the table or have a nice centre piece on show. Make sure that chairs are tucked under and that there is enough space to move around comfortably. Kitchen Clear as much from the worktops as possible. Have minimum items on display. Make sure towels are fresh and clean. If the kitchen is looking dated, replace existing handles with new ones. Keep any kids artwork to a minimum, likewise if you have cookery books on display. Have fruit displayed in a bowl but make sure it’s fresh. Bedrooms Must feel welcoming so neat and tidy is a must. No clothes on display, carpets nice, fluffy and spotless. Bedding should be clean, ironed and matching. Invest in some new bedding and cushions if necessary and add a vase of fresh flowers. Make sure all clothes are hanging neatly in the wardrobes and shoes are kept tidy. Bathrooms Hide away as many of your personal grooming items as possible. Put kids’ toys away. Invest in some expensive looking soaps and hand creams to put on display. Clean, matching towels are a must. Complete these following tips before you call the Estate Agent to ask for a valuation – it could make a difference to your asking price. Day of viewing Before viewers arrive, if you have pets remove all traces (including pet hair) and get your partner to take them for a walk. Freshen up each room with room sprays and fresh flowers. Open windows for a blast of fresh air and make sure none of the appliances are in use – no washing machine or dryer - and definitely no fried breakfast or bacon butties!

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Motoring

Renault Laguna Sport Tourer GT Line TomTom dCi 150 by Tim Barnes-Clay

www.twitter.com/barnesclaymedia ACCORDING TO a recent study, the average male driver travels an extra 276 miles every year as a result of being lost. Women will only persevere for 256 miles. The research by Sheila’s Wheels car insurance found that 12 percent of men refuse to ask a stranger for help at all, yet 74 percent of women have no hang-ups about asking for directions. This lost driver time could be costing as much as £2,000 in fuel in a lifetime. All this getting lost malarkey could be avoided if you buy a car with sat-nav built in. Or, of course, you could just buy a cheap one and stick it to the windscreen, like most people so. However, if you do want a fuss-free sat-nav, and you’re after a decent sized family estate, then why not take a look at the Renault Laguna Sport Tourer TomTom 2.0 dci 150? I had the flagship GT Line TomTom model on test recently, and I was pretty impressed with it. Renault’s provision of an integrated Carminat TomTom® satellite navigation system remains a core feature of the Laguna’s specification, made even more user friendly for the 2011 range with the addition of live traffic data analysis to help avoid hold-ups on programmed itineraries. But what is the refreshed Laguna like? Well, the French car maker’s mile-muncher displays assertive new front-end styling that immediately distinguishes it from its predecessor. Under the skin, important

changes have been made too, with revisions to the range of powertrains that deliver lower emissions and better fuel economy, without compromising on performance. The 2011 version of the Laguna is offered in a simplified range structure with three comprehensively specified trim levels: Expression, Dynamique TomTom and, at the top-of-the-range, the GT Line TomTom. The choice of engines includes 150, 175 and 180hp versions of the 2.0 dCi unit and a 2.0 16V 140 petrol engine. But is it attractive? Yes, much more so than before. In fact, the Laguna Sport Tourer is, undeniably, a good looking estate car. The steeply raked rear screen is pleasing to the eye and, in GT Line TomTom trim, the profile is almost sexy. Other exterior styling features include a sports grille, air intakes and pearl black mirror housings. Twin chrome tailpipes complete the picture, alongside 18 inch alloys, which have a dark, very appealing, Shadow Chrome finish. Inside, it’s all very plush and well screwed together. Cabin detail touches include combination leather and alcantara upholstery, aluminium pedals, electrically adjustable heated front seats and a 10-speaker BOSE premium audio system. The dashboard design in particular accentuates the Laguna 2011’s top-of-the-range feel, the positioning of all the controls having been re-thought to deliver the best ergonomic solution for visibility and ease of use.

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The seat design allows for good passenger comfort (so my wife tells me) with a high level of lateral support. It is also easy to find the ideal driving position, with a wide range of height adjustment and independent seat back angle adjustment. Rear seat passengers benefit from large headrests and more generous knee room, thanks to a slimmer front seatback design. The load area in the Sport Tourer uses Renault’s ‘Super-fold’ system for quick and easy folding of the rear seats. A pull of a lever located on either side of tailgate aperture is all that is needed for the seats to fold automatically, leaving a perfectly flat load floor over two metres in length. For added convenience, four control levers are provided, two in the tailgate pillar and the other two on either side of the rear seats.

gladly have one. The 2011 Laguna Sports Tourer is big enough for the kids, it’ll swallow all the shopping and it’s more than happy to effortlessly eat up the motorways miles. In fact I’d quite happily get ‘lost’ driving a new Laguna all day - the trouble is the wife would soon cotton on – it’s virtually impossible to pretend you don’t know where you are with the GT Line TomTom model.

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High Street, Holbeach. PE12 7ED Here at the recently refurbished Horse and Groom we offer our customers the best of everything, fine wines and ales, great freshly prepared food; all at a fair price; in comfortable and relaxed surroundings. on a hot day why not try al fresco dining in our courtyard garden, or just enjoy an nice cold pint and soak up the sun. In addition, we offer executive style rooms for those visiting the area, either on business or for pleasure. We are always happy to let you inspect our rooms prior to booking.

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Entertainment

What’s On

Courses and Clubs Monday

10.00am Aerobics (over 50’s), Gedney Victory Hall. T: 07595 597023 2.00pm Cribbage Drive The Pop In, Holbeach £1.50 per week including tea & raffle T: 01406 423768 4.45pm – 6.15pm Aiming Higher Programme of Dance Classes for young people with disabilities, South Holland Centre 6.30pm Belly/Egyptian Dancing, Holbeach St Marks Community Association T: 01406 701704 7pm Holbeach Youth Centre, Boston Road South, T: 01406 422305 7.30pm Pilates, Holbeach St Marks Community Association T: 01406 701704 7.45pm Aerobics, Gedney Victory Hall. T: 07595 597023

Tuesday 9.00am - 11.30am Moulton Methodist Church Tots and Carers Group, Moulton Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Moulton. T: 01406 3713 9.30am - 10.30am Zumba Fitness Class, WI Hall. T: 07595 597023 12 .45pm Mothers and Toddlers Group , Holbeach St Marks Village Hall T: 01406 422860 2pm – 4pm, second and forth Tues of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435 3.25 pm- 4.15pm School Soccer Stars Years 1,2&3 T: Simon on 07748 958534 5.45pm – 7.15pm Sing South Holland Contemporary Youth Choir T: 01775 764777 7pm Holbeach Youth Centre, Boston Road South, T: 01406 422305 7.30pm - 9.00pm - Holbeach Craft Club, 4th Tuesday of each month from February to November, United Services Club, Church Street Holbeach. 01406 493175.

Wednesday 10am – 12noon & 7pm – 9pm Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 7.45am Tai Chi, Ayscoughfee Hall Gardens T: 07825 082721 2pm Holbeach Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach Community Hall. £1.50. T: 01406 370082 3.25 pm- 4.15pm School Soccer Stars Years 4,5&5

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09 July, Party in the Park, 14.00 - 23.50, Abbott’s Field, Donington. margsawright@aol.com, 07748474717 T: Simon on 07748 958534 www.community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/FlindersFounders 6.30pm Holbeach Town Band Learners 14 July - 17 July, Flash...Back! South Holland Centre, 7.00pm - 9.00pm French Intermediate Couse for adults who 01775 764777 have basic knowledge. £8 per sessions, £80 per course. 16 July, Garden Fete, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, Adderley T: 07947 789578 7.30pm Holbeach Town Band, Improvers & Players residential home, Long Sutton, sandra.portass@yahoo. 8.00pm - 9.00pm Zumba Fitness Class, Gedney Victory Hall. T: co.uk, 01406 364918 07595 597023 16 July - 17 July, Cancer research uk soul night dance, 7.30pm-12.30am, function room suite, castle Thursday sports complex, spalding, soulmovers@aol.com, 01775 9.00am - 11.30am Moulton Methodist Church Tots and Carers 722084 Group, Moulton Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Moulton. 17 July, Garden Party, 1-4.30pm, Station House, Fleet, T: 01406 371312 cartertracey77@gmail.com, 01406 424113 9.15am Aerobics, Parson Drove Methodist Chapel. T: 07595 20 July - 21 July, ‘The Trust’ Production, 7:30pm, 597023 Gleed Boys’ School - Spalding, Lincolnshire, enquiries@ 9.30am – 12.30pm Third Thurs of the month, Unique Textile gleedboys.lincs.sch.uk, 01775 722702, www.gleedboys. Group, Unique Cottage Farm Studios lincs.sch.uk 6.00pm Every third Thursday Bingo, Gedney Victory Hall T: 21 July, Chaos in Storyland, 7pm, South Holland 01406 363318. 6.45pm Zumba, The George Farmer Technology College, Centre, 01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk T: 07595 597023 24 July, Charity Dog Show with Greyhound & 7pm Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach St Marks Village Hall T: 01406 Lurcher Funday, 11.00 a.m. The Fun Farm, High Road, 701234 Weston, Spalding, PE12 6JU, v.case@sky.com, 01775 7.30pm Holbeach Rock’n’roll Party, Holbeach FC (Sports & 840294 Social Club) Park Road, Holbeach. 01406 422082 24 July, Whaplode Drove Village & Country Fair, 8.00pm - 9.00pm Zumba Fitness Class, The George Farmer 11am to 5pm, Elizabethan Centre, Whaplode Drove, Technology College. T: 07595 597023 9pm – 10pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex T: 07584 amandapell@hotmail.co.uk 01406 330279, www. wdcountryfair.co.uk 034372 30 July, Country & Comedy, 7.30pm, South Holland Friday Centre, 01775 764777 1 August - 05 August, Make A Movie Summer 12 .45pm Mothers and Toddlers Group , Holbeach St Marks School, 9.30am - 3.30pm, The Gleed Girls’ CAL & Village Hal T: 01406 422860 Technology College, georgina.cross@gleed.lincs.sch.uk, Saturday 01775 765637 8.45am - 9.45am Zumba Fitness Class, The Peele Leisure Centre, 2 August, Charming! 2pm, South Holland Centre, Long Sutton. T: 07595 597023 01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk 10am -3pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The 6 August, Buzzing! 2.30pm, South Holland Centre, Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 01775 764777 28 August, Trip to the Proms. 7pm but starting out Sunday 2pm Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach St Marks Village Hall T: 01406 from Lincs at 1.30 pm. The Royal Albert Hall, London, valerievenables@btinternet.com, 01406-370140 701234

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What’s On 9th July Moonlight Walk St. Barnabas Ladies Moonlight Walk 2011. Our Moonlight Walk gives YOU the chance to give something back to St Barnabas Spalding Hospice, the charity that is here to support you. Leaving from Springﬁelds Event Centre at 10.30pm on a leisurely 6 mile walk (not race) around Spalding and back to Springﬁelds for a very welcome cuppa and a bacon butty!!! This year fantastic local singer Peter Jay will entertain you & really get you in the party mood! This ladies only event is open to anyone over the age of 13 years. Registration is essential and costs just £10.00. Walkers will receive a map, sponsorship form and a Moonlight Walk t-shirt to wear on the night. Just pick up the phone 01733 212224, email vikki.allen@stbarnabashospice. co.uk or www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk 10th July Toy Fair Times: 10.00-14.30 Ticket Price: Adults £2.50 Seniors

Email:info@kustomkultureblastoff.com £2.00 Children £1.50 Over 200 table top sales of new and old www.kustomekultureblastoff.com toys, models and trains. 18th September Cupids Wedding 30th & 31st July Show Times: 10.30 – 16.00 Classic Motor Bike Show Ticket :£4.00 Times: 10am 15.00 Admission: Adults/Seniors £6 Children Everything you need to plan your £3. Meet Racing Legend Phil Reed special day MBE, Free Parking, Manufacturer Please contact:07738 912092/01775 765385 for further details Bikes-Classic –Custom Bike Clubs Further information: 20th September Blood Donors www.springﬁeldsbikeshow.co.uk Email:Jason@i-e-m.org.uk Tel: 01775 Blood Donor Sessions : Save a life 712344 or 07511 809993 and give blood. 0300 123 23 23 www. blood.co.uk 31st August Blood Donors Blood Donor Sessions : Save a life and 25th September Antiques Fair give blood. 0300 123 23 23 A selection of furniture, pottery, www.blood.co.uk porcelain, silver, jewellery, pictures, stamps, postcards and various collectables. 3rd 4th September Kustom Kulture Entrance Fee £1.25 Bikes, Rods, VW’s, Kustoms & Truck 01775 760529 Times: 10.00-16.30 Show Tattoo Artwork ,Pinstriping & Airbrush Artists

2nd October Tractor Fair The event will feature a small display of full-size tractors and again a limitededition show model will be on sale during the event - the model is still to be decided. www.spaldingmodeltractor.com 5th.12 October Blood Donors Blood Donor Sessions : Save a life and give blood. 0300 123 23 23 www.blood.co.uk 14,15 &16 October Planet Circus

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