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to the February issue Back in February 1537 Henry VII officially declared February 14 to be St Valentine’s Day and the rest, as they say, is history. A little over 300 years later Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day, presenting his love with a heart shaped box of goodies. And if you are a pampered pooch it can be a good day for you too, with 3% of pet owners giving Valentine’s gifts to their pets. If Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing then you could be extreme and hop over to Finland – over there it is called Ystävänpäiva which translates as Friends Day so you could spend the day celebrating your friends. Whatever you are doing, enjoy! This issue we explore Motability, a scheme which helps people to exchange their mobility allowance to lease a car, scooter or powered wheelchair. If you claim mobility allowance then this might be something that can benefit you so is well worth a read. We are also pointing the spotlight on foot care and cosmetic dentistry so we are truly looking top to toe this month! Also, we catch up with County Care. This innovative provider of support for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health has recently started up in Boston and the sheer amount of things they have already been up to is astonishing. Enjoy the issue.
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Jean signs up for flood warnings and wins £100 cash The first lucky Floodline Lottery winner has been drawn from the hat. Jean Stevenson, of Almond Walk, Boston, signed up for the Environment Agency flood alerts through the Boston Borough Council promotion and earned herself £100 cash to spend before Christmas. Jean escaped flooding at her home in 2013, but had friends who were flooded in Boston. She said: “They had four feet of water through. One of my friend’s sons arrived to help his mum and his car was flooded.” Jean was flooded in the 1953 floods when she lived in Pulvertoft Lane. “It came up to the windows then,” she said. She received her £100 cash from December’s Floodline Lottery sponsor Gravitas (International) Ltd. Daniel Rosenberg, Operations Director for Gravitas International Ltd, took a detour from the company’s HQ in Cheshire to present Jean with her winnings on his way to help out with flooding in Cumbria. He said: “Anyone who has suffered, and continues to suffer, the utter devastation that flooding can cause would never wish to have that experience again. Gravitas is happy to support this initiative so that more are aware of a free service which gives warnings of imminent risk of flooding. This means that people at risk have time to do whatever is necessary to protect themselves, their families and their property.” The Floodline Lottery aims to encourage more to sign up for the Environment Agency warnings. Thanks to generous sponsors a number of £100 cash prizes will be awarded in the Floodline Signup Lottery. To stand a chance of winning a future £100 cash prize, all you have to do is complete the coupon so that we can register you with the EA’s Floodline Warnings Direct. Send to: Floodline Lottery, Communications, Boston Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR. You can also email your details by filling in the coupon at www. boston.gov.uk/floodlinelottery Appeal for information A local man has appealed for information in tracing some people from his family’s past. Ray Gould is looking for the burial location or any next of kin for a Mr Joseph Proctor and a Mrs Elizabeth Proctor (nee Dalton) from Hubberts Bridge.
Ray’s grandmother was evacuated during the Second World War and stayed with a Mr & Mrs Proctor of Hubberts Bridge in 1942. He has a letter from Mrs Proctor from 1944 in response to his grandmother’s news that she was about to be married. Ray says “I would love to pay respects to the people who were so kind to my grandmother and great grandmother during the war. The letter mentions names of other people in the area at the time such as Dalton’s Butchers shop”. Ray does know that Mr Proctor died 1962 Boston District and Mrs Proctor died 1957. They are not in Boston Cemetery or Hubbert’s Bridge church yard and I have been told they are not in the Brothertoft parish records. If you are able to help please drop us an email to editor@simplyboston.co.uk or give us a call on 0845 6769295.
Wednesday Club Wednesday’s are a special day for people with special needs at a wonderful place in Boston each week. The Wednesday Club has been providing a youth club for people with special needs for more than ten years. The place to be is the Focus One Youth Centre in Mill Road, from 6pm to 8pm each Wednesday. Some regulars are growing up and moving on, so there are places for new members. They have to have, or previously had, a Statement of Educational Need or ECHIC, be aged between 11 and 30 and live in the Boston catchment area. The club has use of all the facilities of the Focus One Youth Club, 4 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON
including multisports on the enclosed hard court, for football, basketball and cricket, and, indoors, table tennis, pool and table football. Other activities are available, including karaoke sessions and art work. Outings are organised for special occasions, such as Halloween, fancy dress events and a trip to the pantomime. One-to-one support, personal care or administration of medication are not available, however. If you think you know someone who would benefit from joining the gang for Wednesday fun please contact chairman Neil Butler in the first instance to arrange an assessment before a decision is made. Contact Neil on 07950 769115 any Wednesday between 6pm and 8pm – you know where he’ll be!
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Historic Building Grants You can’t fix alterations overnight which have occurred over decades. But slowly and steadily changing attitudes are being reflected in improvements to town centre shops in Boston. In many cases changes which appeared to be modern and progressive in the 1960s are being undone and frontages returned to a more traditional and pleasing appearance. High-quality work of this nature can be expensive, so help is at hand in the shape of grants under Boston’s PSiCA project (Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas). The scheme is a partnership between Historic England and Boston Borough Council and offers grants to owners or leaseholders of historic buildings with shop fronts within the Market Place Conservation Area. The aim is to make the most of the town centre’s special architectural and historic character helping improve the appearance of the town centre, making it more attractive to visitors and driving BEFORE economic regeneration.
The main focus is on the Market Place but some areas on the High Street, Bridge Street, Red Lion Street, West Street and Wormgate are included. The grant can help towards repairs to buildings and reinstatement of historic features and shop fronts. Grant contributions can be up to 50 per cent of highquality repair costs and 90 per cent of reinstatement costs. So far eight properties in Boston have already benefited from the scheme, which began in 2012, including two in Church Street and most recently the Butterfly Hospice shop in the Market Place. The latest to undergo repairs, external decoration and refurbishment of the interior is the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop. To find out more please contact Project Conservation Officer Kelly Appleton on 01205 314339 or email AFTER kelly.appleton@boston.gov.uk
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Notes Local Contacts 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..............................................012053 63108 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 ...................................... 0800 404090 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 | www.simplyboston.co.uk | SIMPLY BOSTON
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Each issue Peter Bedford, leader of Boston Borough Council, discusses the important topics in and around Boston As we were all making final preparations for lovely Christmas and New Year celebrations I am sure most had their thoughts turned to the plight and misery of those afflicted by flooding. Two years ago it was the turn of thousands in Boston. Scenes on the TV of flooding this year in Cumbria must have brought back memories of those dark days. We know from bitter experience that there is no quick fix after flooding. In Boston it has taken two full years and millions of pounds for many to return to anything like normal. The flood waters in Cumbria hung around. In Boston on the stormy night of December 5, 2013, it was quick and vicious. By the next day much of the tidal flood water had gone from the streets. But the damage inside homes and businesses which had been done in those fleeting hours would take months and months to put right. So the last thing we need now is anything which puts at risk the construction of Boston’s flood protection barrier in the quickest time possible. Yes, in an ideal world, with endless finance, we would have all the bells and whistles. But the priority, now and here and in these cash-strapped times, is whatever we can get which works to protect against flooding as soon as we can get it. I have been disturbed to read that some local unelected politicians have gone into print to ask, at this late stage, for an in-depth public inquiry into the finer detail of the barrier project. I have every confidence in the professionals from the Environment Agency who tell us that the £92.3 million tidal flood alleviation barrier is the best it can be for Boston at this time; an assurance sought by our MP from ministers and an assurance given. Since the 2013 flood the project, which is massively complex, has been fast tracked and is on target to be completed by December 2019. It may not now include all the extras, such as keeping the water level in The Haven through town constant, but I think that would be cold comfort for anyone whose home is flooded after December 2019 because the barrier has not been built because of delays caused by a public inquiry. Flood protection, or a pretty river scene? I know which I’d sooner have. This is not to say that those bells and
whistles cannot be provided at some later stage, and I will do my best for Boston, as I have always done. But we have to be realistic about the situation we are in today. The priority of the barrier had always been, and is now even more so, all about flood protection. The facts are that the barrier will provide flood protection to 20,000 properties over the next 100 years in Boston. The barrier, had it been in position in 2013 would have prevented that flood. The barrier will give among the best protection from tidal flooding of anywhere in the country. Low spots in the Haven banks will be raised to afford more protection. Flooding can happen anytime. God forbid that we should have a repeat of 2013 before 2019. God forbid that we should have a repeat in 2019 and the barrier is not in place because of avoidable delays. Nature will not wait for politicians. And we shouldn’t wait a second longer than is necessary for flood protection for Bostonians. I am sure those poor people in Cumbria would agree. Those who know me will know that I’m a bit of a traditionalist – plain meat and two veg for me. At Christmas I enjoyed turkey with all the trimmings (the best of Lincolnshire veg) and Christmas pud to follow. But I do admire those adventurous enough to try things which are new and different. A sushi bar in Boston? Yes, and every good luck to them. It will be a real collision of ancient and modern (well, OK, traditional and not so traditional – sushi, Japanese cuisine, has been around for centuries) when Pescod Hall becomes home to Boston’s first sushi bar. It will also have a tea room; now that IS traditional. Pescod Hall dates back to the 15th century. It is perhaps better known in more modern times for being the timber-framed brick building which was moved in 2003 as an entire complete construction from its original site on the back of a giant low-loader to make room for construction of parts of Pescod Square Shopping Centre. Sadly it has stood empty and unused for the best part of the past two years, so it is great news to hear it is to be open to paying customers again and will create around ten new jobs. I may pop in for a cuppa, but I am unlikely to try sushi. Each to their own, and I am sure there are plenty of people with more adventurous palates than my own who will enjoy this first for Boston.
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Dealing with relationship break-ups Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day rolls around each year bringing with it a whole host of different feelings. It’s a lovely idea to have a whole day especially for the celebration of love, but if you’re in a bad place in your relationship, you might not agree ❱ BY DEBRA LEE Last month divorce lawyers will have had their busiest time of the year after the long Christmas holiday took its toll on thousands of relationships. For many unhappy partners financial worries or abuse could be the last straw and grounds for a split. Relationship break-ups can be incredibly stressful for any couple, but dealing with the situation sensitively is all the more important when children are involved. This month Sarah, an adviser with local Charity, Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire responds to a client who contacted them about his relationship problem. : My relationship with my partner has broken down and we have two small children. I’m really worried that if this goes to court the judge will favour the children’s mother over me as their father for residence decisions, and that I won’t be able to afford a lawyer who can make sure that I keep my children living with me. What should I do? It is not always possible, but the best option is for you to come to an agreement with your partner about the care of your children. Where this doesn’t resolve the issue, the next step is to get the help of a local family mediation service. Decisions made with this service are not automatically legally binding but it can be very helpful if you can use the opportunity to avoid the costly and sometimes acrimonious court system. It is also necessary to attempt mediation before taking the dispute to court. Unmarried fathers don’t automatically have a right to a say in their child’s future, even though they may be financially supporting them. This will depend on whether they have
“It is not always possible, but the best option is for you to come to an agreement with your partner about the care of your children.” parental responsibility for their child. If you were named on your child’s birth certificate since 2003, you’ll automatically have parental responsibility. But don’t worry if you haven’t got it this way – there are other ways you can get it, including asking to the court for an order. If you are still can’t agree about arrangements for your children, you may have to consider going to court as a last resort. But remember, this will cost you a lot of money and may take a long time. If you want the children to live with you, you’ll need to apply for a residence order. If the children will be living with their mother, you’ll need to apply
for a contact order. This will set out the kind of contact you’ll have with your children, for example how often you can see them or take them away on holiday. It can be a good idea to apply to the court for both a contact order and a parental responsibility order at the same time, if you haven’t already got parental responsibility. Legal aid is not available for the court proceedings of private family law cases. However you may be able to get legal aid to pay for help solving your dispute out of court, through a family mediation service, so this can be the ideal way to make arrangements for your children. Family mediation is an alternative to solicitors negotiating for you but not a substitute for legal advice. You will be encouraged to consult a solicitor during the mediation process to advise you on the personal consequences of your decisions. At the end of mediation, the decisions you have reached can be used as the basis for a divorce settlement, or a legal separation agreement. You can find out more about the availability of legal aid for family mediation at www. familymediationhelpline.co.uk, or on the National Family Mediation website at www. nfm.org.uk. . If you are experiencing relationship problems or have experienced any instances of domestic abuse, Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire staff and volunteers are able to provide confidential advice and support. For further help you should consult an experienced adviser, which you can do for free at a Citizens Advice office or online at https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ relationships/
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By Boston library staff, Boston Library
What’s on at Boston Library in February
Adult choice The Chess Men by Peter May Set on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, this novel is the third in the trilogy featuring Fin MacLeod. In this episode Fin has retired from the Police Service and returns to his roots on Lewis to investigate a spate of game poaching as head of security on a privately owned estate. As the story unfolds, Fin discovers that events from his past weren’t all what they seemed and it leads him to question his own memories and relationships. Although this is the third in the trilogy, I read this first and didn’t feel I was missing anything for all that. What this book did however, was make me reserve the earlier novels because once this one was finished, I wanted to read those too. May’s descriptions of the weather and scenery are excellent at conjuring up the mood of Lewis and set the scene for this gripping tale.
Junior choice Devil You Know by Cathy McPhail This has been on my request list for a while as Cathy McPhail is one of the best writers out there. Even Julia Donaldson agrees that anything by her is unputdownable. Recently arrived on a Glasgow council estate, Logan is grateful to have made any friends at all. But will his best friend Baz be there when he really needs him? This is stand-out teen thriller with a sensational twist.
Thursday 4th 4-5pm Harry Potter Night - Join in the fun with a selection of Harry Potter themed events for adults and children. Watch out for more details. Monday 1st, 15th 29th Shared Reading 10.3011.30am – Not your average book club, come along to find out more. Tuesday 9th & 23rd 10.30-12pm Sketchbook Swap Shop - an informal meeting of enthusiastic amateur artists/crafts people who meet up in the library to discuss their latest sketchbook creations. Free. No need to book, just join in. Tuesday 9th – Healthwatch promotion 10am2pm – Find out how Healthwatch Lincolnshire can help you at this promotional event. Wednesday 10th & 24th 10am -12pm and Thursday 4th & 18th 10am -1pm IT Buddy Sessions – Learn IT basics from setting up an email account to setting up a Facebook account. The free sessions must be booked in advance. Every Friday 2.00-2.30pm Storytime – Free fun rhymes, songs, simple crafts and stories for under 5s and their families.
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School News
Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils… Do you have exciting news at your school? If you would like to share your school news please send details to editor@simplyboston.co.uk
Bicker Preparatory School Before Christmas our Foundation Stage children entertained parents, friends and relatives with a delightful production of ‘The Hoity Toity Angels’. Children enjoyed telling the story of three rather boastful angels, who eventually learn the error of their ways! This year donations from our audiences raised money for two important charities, Dementia U.K. and Diabetes U.K. Meanwhile the Upper School children put on three performances of the Musicline production of ‘Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits’. The children chose the pantomime for its exciting songs and dances, pantomime humour and challenging script. Again, after each performance collections were made towards this year’s chosen charities, Dementia UK and Diabetes UK. Head Teacher Mrs Julie Miles said ‘ Some of the children had as many as eighty lines to learn. They worked very hard and enjoyed every minute. We are extremely proud of them’
Butterwick Primary School A massive well done to the girls at Butterwick Primary School who played in the annual girls’ football tournament at Kirton Middlecott School in December. The team was a credit to the school and played well throughout the day, winning every game they played in both their group games and then the knockout stages. They went on to win a very close, even game in the final, beating Carlton Road Primary in extra time by 1 goal to nil. The girls will now go on to represent both Butterwick Primary School and the Boston area schools as the winners of our area tournament at the county finals at Sleaford in February.
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Focus on Boston
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hilst it might be a new name in Boston, County Care is well established in Surrey, West Sussex and down the road in Skegness. They offer support for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. They provide person-centred services which are tailored to promote independence, choice and inclusion of the people they support. Winners of the Best Care Provider at the 2015 Skegness Business Awards it soon followed that Boston was identified as an area that would benefit from the services County Care provide. They officially opened their doors in Boston on November 30 following a successful open day on November 25 in which they showcased all they have to offer. With Blenkin Halls as their new base, there is never a dull moment with many projects and activities taking place both in and around Boston. Their Community Skills Project allows people to try out new activities, learn useful skills and develop confidence and independence. All at the same time as making friends
and having a good time. A few of the activities on offer include running a tuck shop at elderly care homes and for local businesses, taking care of community gardens, recipe planning and cookery, arts and crafts and work experience. The group has also just managed to secure an allotment in Boston so are looking forward to transforming the space and growing their own fruit and vegetables over the coming months. Split into the topics of Community and Volunteering, Healthy Lifestyles, Living with Tech, Enterprise, Mowtivated and Plan it, buy it, cook it, the Community Skills Project offers every individual the opportunity to: - - - - - -
Learn transferable life skills Gain a greater awareness of their local community Gain confidence and independence Enhance their physical abilities Develop their social skills and build relationships Explore new work skills
“After the success of their project in Skegness County Care’s Community skills project is now in Boston running from Blenkin Hall.”
County Care also run school holiday activities for young people age 14+ both in Boston and Skegness.
To get in touch with County Care call 01754 611153, visit the website, www.countycare.co.uk or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter.
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hen you arrive for your appointment you can be assured that all focus is on you as the attention on your wedding day will be focused on you, and of course, what you are wearing. We have selected a range of designer wedding dresses from Stella York, Enzoani Blue and White Rose to make you look and feel beautiful. The new dresses are in for you to come and view and try on. To compliment these, we also offer a wide collection of stunning accessories including designer veils, tiaras, jewellery and shoes. We have just received our new range of stunning shoes from Rainbow. These shoes can be dyed to match your outfit making them a popular choice with both brides and mothers of the bride and groom. Also featuring GeminiJane wedding accessories. With over 12 years experience, a keen eye for detail and a flair for creating a style that will suit you
and compliment your dress designing the perfect accessories for your big day. GeminiJane also makes bespoke fascinators to match and compliment outfits and very important in a style to suit the wearer. We have an appointments only system which is flexible to accommodate out of hours appointments when possible and enables us to give a first class uninterrupted service to all of our brides. It is very important to us that you find your perfect dress. Our experience together with knowledge of the styles we stock is invaluable when it comes to helping you find your dream dress. Our relaxed atmosphere is paramount to making even the most nervous of brides new to the experience of dress hunting and those that have been looking for a while feel stress free and ensure they enjoy their time with us. Every effort is made to make you look and feel amazing on your wedding day.
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Focus on Algarkirk
Algarkirk is Putting its History on the Map Residents of Algarkirk and local history buffs are being invited to join a new group dedicated to uncovering the past about the village they live in
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s part of the Heritage Lottery funded project to restore the endangered church of St Peter and St Paul, it is planned to establish a local history research centre that will act as an archive of information relating to all the history at the church and the village of Algarkirk, throughout the ages. “The whole of Algarkirk cum Fosdyke is included in the Acre Books of 1734 and 1813, which divide the area into 32 sections, each section called a Bounder,” explained volunteers Madeleine Fox, who with her husband Ashley, has already begun mapping the history of their ‘Bounder’. The books, which were primarily used at the time for the collection of rent, reveal a wealth of information including old road names, key places, who lived where, and what rent was paid and to whom. “We started our research in the hope of discovering more about our own home, which is also a listed building, “ Madeleine added. “But, once you realise what information can be gleaned from which sources, you can apply the process to different localities. So, while we are very keen to unlock the history of Algarkirk’s past, the skills our volunteers are learning can be applied to any area. There are opportunities for local residents to each record the history of their own Bounder, with help and advice from the research team. It is a fascinating process and great fun too!” The bounder mapping is just one aspect of the development of the Algarkirk heritage centre: volunteers are being guided through a range of researching and recording opportunities. One small group of residents are already busy cataloguing documents, others recording oral histories and mapping the churchyard.
Training is also available for those who are interested in delivering guided tours of the Grade I medieval church at the centre of this project, which again, includes general information and principles that can be applied elsewhere. “Lincolnshire is full of wonderful examples of heritage,” said Natalie Lunt, heritage officer of Algarkirk’s major project group (AMPG). “And so many attractions are preserved and developed through the dedication and support of volunteers. This initiative offers everyone, not just those in Algarkirk, a chance to learn and develop new skills that will enable them to be even more effective in their endeavours.” An online collection of images, videos, sound recordings and text has been set up on Algarkirk’s Historypin website, which can be viewed at http:// www.historypin.org/en/algarkirk. If you would like to contribute to the collection you can do so be creating a free account on the Historypin website, or by contacting the Algarkirk research team. To find out more about how you can get involved with this exciting project please contact algarkirk@ heritagelincolnshire.org or call 01529 461499. Information is also available on the project website: http://www.algarkirkchurch.org.uk/.
“We started our research in the hope of discovering more about our own home, which is also a listed building,” Madeleine added. “But, once you realise what information can be gleaned from which sources, you can apply the process to different localities.”
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Footcare
Taking Care of your Feet Looking after our feet is so important as any little problems can soon turn into big problems. We look at some common problems and what you can do to avoid them
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towels is a good start in avoiding them. There are overthe-counter treatments available if you get a verucca but if it lasts a while then a foot care specialist will need to get involved. If you suffer from Diabetes your feet can suffer as a result. One of the most common symptoms is loss of sensation from the toes upwards. Blood flow to the feet can be reduced and as such it is harder to detect when you have injured your feet and also, because of this reduced flow, any injuries will take longer to heal which increases the risk of infection. For this reason everyone with Diabetes should regularly see a foot care professional as they will be able to spot any potential problems and either treat them or take preventative action so that a problem does not develop. Circulation and sensation will also be checked. Making sure you wear comfortable fitting shoes and socks is helpful in keeping your feet healthy. The consequences of leaving your feet unchecked if you have Diabetes can be very serious so developing good habits early on will help keep your feet healthy for as long as possible.
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Looking After Your Teeth
Looking After Your Teeth Looking after your teeth day-to-day is habit for most of us. Should you not be completely happy with your smile, however, there are cosmetic procedures available to help you “Many adults choose Invisalign which uses a system of clear aligners which look like clear gum shields. Unlike orthodontic braces they can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth.”
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irstly it’s worth noting that unless a treatment is clinically necessary to help you maintain good oral health then the NHS will not provide it, so some of the treatments below will have to be performed privately. If you are in any doubt then have a chat with your dentist as they will know what is covered and what is not, as well as any charges involved. Ask anyone about common dental treatments and after perhaps fillings they will mention braces, perhaps conjuring up some memories of discomfort from childhood. Should your teeth need straightening then braces are for you. This is usually covered on the NHS and done in childhood. However there is no reason why you can’t straighten your teeth as an adult. Orthodontic braces are fitted and these are the ones we are all familiar with – metal wires and brackets attached to your teeth. Through gradual tightening your teeth will be encouraged to straighten. The amount of time they will be on will be dictated by how much straightening your teeth will need. If you don’t like the sound of that there are lingual braces which attach to the back of your teeth so aren’t as visible. Many adults choose Invisalign which uses a system of clear aligners which look like clear gum shields. Unlike orthodontic braces they can be removed while you eat and brush your teeth. This is an expensive option, however. To avoid braces all together then porcelain veneers are an option. They don’t straighten your teeth but they will make it look like you have straight teeth. A porcelain veneer is make and affixed to the front of your tooth. A big benefit is that it won’t take months (a couple of
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“An alternative is laser whitening in which a whitening bleach is painted on to your teeth and then a laser is shone onto them to activate the whitener.” visits to the dentist) but it is worth noting that they will eventually need replacing and aren’t the cheapest option. Veneers can also be used for chipped and broken teeth to make them look whole again. Veneers also improve the look of the colour of the teeth. Tooth whitening is another way to improve your smile – especially if you smoke or drink lots of tea and coffee which can lead to staining of the teeth. During your first appointment the dental professional will take an impression of your teeth and send them off so that a mouth guard can be made. When the guard is ready you will return to the dentist to receive it and your bleaching gel. You will be taught how to use them and will then regularly use the gel at home for the next 2-4 weeks. An alternative is laser whitening in which a whitening bleach is painted on to your teeth and then a laser is shone onto them to activate the whitener. This takes around an hour rather than the weeks it takes with gel. For teeth which are broken, weakened by decay or have particularly large fillings the tooth can be crowned. A crown fits over the remaining part of the tooth and it gives it strength and a normal shape. If a few teeth are missing but you don’t feel quite ready for dentures there is the option of a dental bridge. A crown goes on either side of the gap and then a false tooth is attached where the missing tooth was. Unlike dentures this can’t be removed. If you are thinking that any of these procedures could be for you it is worth having an initial conversation with your dentist as they will be able to advise you on the best course of action as cosmetic dentistry is not suitable for everyone and you should always make sure you are fully informed of any potential risks as well as aftercare instructions.
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Have your say in planning the future of South East Lincolnshire The public consultation for the draft South East Lincolnshire Local Plan is now underway and will run until Friday 19th February 2016
The Local Plan identifies housing and employment site options for towns and villages. Residents and business representatives are being invited to come along and have their
say on this and other topics, including where infrastructure such as schools, GP surgeries, open space and roads should be located in order to support the new homes.
Come along and have your say Let us know what you think… You can find out more about the proposals for new homes, businesses and roads, and give your views, at the following drop-in sessions, all taking place between 3.30pm - 7.30pm : n Butterwick Village Hall, Church Road and Donington Ruby Hunt Centre, Church Street Friday 22 January n Sutterton Village Hall, Park Avenue Monday 25 January n Gedney Hill Memorial Hall, Hill Gate Tuesday 26 January n Holbeach Community Centre, Fishpond Lane Thursday 28 January
n Surfleet Village Hall, Station Road Tuesday 2 February n Crowland British Legion Hall, Broadway Friday 5 February
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n Filling in a response form available from either council’s offices, any of the area’s libraries or one of our consultation events n Writing to us at: South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QR n E-mailing us at: southeastlincslocalplan @sholland.gov.uk
n South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding Tuesday 9 February
We need to hear from you by 5pm on Friday 19 February 2016 to ensure your views can be included as we prepare the Local Plan.
n Cowbit Village Hall, Barrier Bank Wednesday 10 February
Responses to this consultation will be taken into account in finalising the Local Plan which will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
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Motability
Can the Motability Scheme Work for You? The Motability Scheme looks after more than 630,000 customers, helping them to exchange their mobility allowance for a vehicle to suit their needs – might you be able to benefit from their services?
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eing disabled can sometimes mean it can be very difficult to get around. It can turn the simplest of jobs such as a trip to the supermarket into something complicated and uncomfortable. The Motability Scheme helps disabled people exchange part or all of their mobility allowance for a vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair. If a car would make a huge difference to how you live your life then Motability will be able to help. The best part is that to qualify you don’t need to drive yourself as you can nominate a member of your family, a carer or a friend to drive on your behalf. If you want to join the scheme you will need to meet some eligibility requirements. If you receive one of the following you could be eligible: - Higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - War Pensioners mobility supplement - Armed Forces Independence Payment Once you are in the scheme you will find a huge range of cars to choose from which will be paid for from either part or all of your mobility payment. Providing you remain eligible you will be able to choose a new car every 3 years which includes regular servicing, RAC cover, car tax, replacement tyres, window and windscreen repair and many other added extras. Of the cars available over 500 require no advance payment. Over 150 cars in the scheme cost less that the allowance. If you are happy to part with all of the allowance it will increase your choice by 350 vehicles. If you already have a privately owned car you would like to trade in or sell it or have a lump sum available then you can choose a vehicle which requires a one-off advance payment. This
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will take your choice to around 3000 cars. It is worth noting that the cost of running a vehicle will need to be taken into account such as insurance excesses and the largest expense which is, of course, fuel. Making sure you choose a car which is fuel efficient can help but taking the time to estimate costs before you begin will ensure you have fully assessed the affordability of owning a car. If you would like to get in touch with Motability they can be reached in the following ways: Telephone 0300 4564566 (8am – 7pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm Saturday) Send a message through their website, www. motability.co.uk Or you can write to them : Motability Operations, City Gate House, 22 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 9HB Car Dealerships and Service Centres in Boston which participate in the scheme: Listers Boston Marriotts Mazda Cropleys Suzuki Vertu Boston JCT600 Audi Intercounty Truck & Van Ltd Taylors Boston Marshall Boston Mercedes-Benz Boston Thurlby Motors
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Motoring
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drive. The beefy stance, the eccentrically fat alloy wheels and the hiphugging sports seats aren’t exactly understated. And, if for some reason you’ve had a ‘forgetful moment’ and need reminding further that you’re not in any ‘ordinary’ Corsa, don’t worry, because the letters ‘V.X.R’ are pretty prominent. So, in terms of aesthetics, the Corsa has done a good job of ‘bigging itself up’ before even going anywhere – but does it deliver on the move? The response to that is a somewhat schizophrenic one: yes, and no. You see, whilst the Corsa VXR does the 0-62mph sprint in just 6.5 seconds – faster than the Fiesta ST, Peugeot 208 GTI and the Renaultsport Clio 200, the front wheels sometimes find it hard to command the clout. This means when you hit the gas hard there’s a lot of torque-steer and the steering wheel can almost wrench itself free from your clasp. But this makes the Corsa entertaining – in a demanding sort of way. After all, the 143mph
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model is a pure-bred from Vauxhall’s hot-hatch stable, and highly strung beasts need to be kept in check. On the straights, the mini motor with its mighty engine certainly attracts looks, and the deep grumble, building up to a turbo whistle, turns heads. But through the twisty bits is where you will grin like a Cheshire cat. This is because, Vauxhall has worked closely with dampersupplier, Koni, to develop a new technology, known as Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) for the new Corsa VXR. FSD allows damping forces to adapt to the car’s movements, ensuring that body control is maintained when the car is driven fast, but ride quality is optimised at lower speeds. The system is an entirely mechanical solution and does not require any electronic components such as sensors, cables or engine control units. Into the bargain, the car’s ride height has been lowered by 10mm all round. There’s also a new rear axle with new geometry for a modified roll rate. In combination with a new torsion profile rod, this results in improved responsiveness compared with the former model. The Corsa VXR’s spring rates, antiroll bars, rear-axle bearing bushes
are also new or revised. What’s more, for the first time, Vauxhall is offering a two-stage switchable electronic stability programme (ESP) and traction control (TC) with the Corsa VXR. In Competition Mode the traction control is inactive, while the ESP is relaxed to allow less intervention. For track use, the ESP can be fully disabled. And when it comes to scrubbing off speed – the Corsa VXR has it covered. Vauxhall and Brembo have worked hard to develop a braking system which will bring a very wild car to a swift stop. There’s no doubt about it, this is a white-knuckle car to drive, and one that will get you lots of attention. Perhaps too much, judging from the amount of boy racers determined to ‘take me on’ every time I wanted to nip to the supermarket. Fine; but if I wanted to be noticed by spotty 18 year olds wearing baseball caps back to front then I’d have bought an old Nova GTE with a fake turbo whistler rammed up the tailpipe. No, for me, the Corsa VXR isn’t quite sophisticated enough – but at over £18,000 on the road, you’ll need to have a relatively respectable job to manage to pay for a brand new one.
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Korg PA 500 Keyboard.
Wharfedale Diamond ‘V’ loud speakers. Height 10”.
As new condition. £350. 01205 361539Metal lamp set. 1 ceiling plus 2 lamps with shades. Coloured settings, reflects on ceiling and walls, modern ball shape. Little use. Set £45 ono. 01775 725122
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Surplus to requirements, £40 the pair. Rolei 35mm projector, screen and stand in good condition. Any offers. 01775 710667
Tea Trolley.
Old Man in a boat fishing. 10” x
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Royalty Dinky cars
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(approx. 10 sets) none taken out of their boxes, mostly special occasions of Royalty. Offers! 01406 422649 (am and evening only).
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Brand new gents black leather jacket, to fit chest
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44/46” bargain at £25 immaculate 01775 713951
Car Roof Box. Large, ex-Halfords roof box. Cost £250. Good condition. Quickfix mounting. Please phone before 8pm. £50. 01205 350837 Wall mirror 31” x 21” Gold frame. Good condition. £10 01205 364649 Pale green 3 seater settee plus one matching manual recliner chair. Excellent condition (4 yrs old). £75 (will separate) 01205 364649 Cane table (1 metre diameter) with 4 cane chairs. Perfect condition. £50 ono. 07711 848688 One Direction items, Cardboard cutout of Harry Styles, £10. Large group poster in black frame, £5. Cushion, ceramic mug and socks, £1. 07711 932629
3mph mobility scooter, good working order, just survives, comes apart and goes in car. A bargain, £400. 07976 735005 Mobility Trailer for shopping and locks up. L20 in, H19, w15. £100. 07976 735005 Legmaster Power. Great exerciser for legs, very good condition. £50. 01406 364314 Diverse Spirits. One litre Dom Benedictine, one litre Bols Cherry Brandy, 70cl Crown Royal Whisky, One litre Bokma Jonge Jenever. Offers. 01775 723789 WANTED! Any unwanted jigsaw puzzles. Happy to pay £3 or £4. 07886 930668.
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Ladies bike like new condition, paniers, mirrors, and basket. £90 ono 07584 572913 Mills & Boon Paperbacks (Historical) collection of 40 books. £8. 01406 350296 V-fit rowing machine complete with counter, buyer collect, in good condition, £130. 01775 249213 Jigsaws, 500-1000. All complete £1 each. History of warfare – 200 books from Boer War to present. Quality authors, many rare and out of print. H/ back and s/back. Please ring for viewing. 01406 425713 Double bed. Metal double bed with new mattress. Bed has footboard as well as headboard. £40. 01406 425105 Portable hot plate. Never been used.
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What’s on MONDAY 9.30am, Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 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 Nidra at Mindfulofbeing Centre, Tattershall Road, Boston. Reserve your space, Call Jayne 07805 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 10.15am Babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk Waiting List, Please Register Interest 11.00 Babyballet, 6-18months, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712 452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.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 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 07710444662 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
February Entertainment Guide 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 10.30am–12.30pm - Art Classes – Oil and Pastel. Cherry Holt Studio, Dowdyke Bank, Sutterton. T: Lyndis 01205 460558 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 WEDNESDAY 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 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 6.30pm Bingo held every Wednesday at Hubberts Bridge Community Centre . Eyes down 7-30. T: Cindy on 01205 367890 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 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.zionmethodistchurchboston.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 1:30pm - 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 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 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 1.15pm Tiny Toes (18m-3yrs) Wyberton Parish Hall 1.15pm- Babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 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 – 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 SATURDAY 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 babyballet, 18months to 3yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@ babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.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 10.45am babyballet, 3yrs, babyballet Tots Tap 3yrs+, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 11.00am – babyballet, 3-5yrs, The Ridlington Centre, T: 07712452537 E: boston@babyballet.co.uk W: www.babyballet.co.uk 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 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 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
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