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I have had the startling realisation this month that the countdown to my wedding can be measured in weeks rather than months… so please, if you spot me out shopping with anything but fruit or veg in my trolley you have my full permission to snatch all the naughty stuff straight back out! In all seriousness this year is flying by and I cannot believe it is almost June.

It has been a very exciting month in the office as we are pleased to announce that one of our team members Teresa has had her little boy, Josh, and what a cutie he is! Congratulations to Teresa and the rest of her family.

We have also had two new staff members join us – Claire Abbot who is working on the sales team and Vicky Senkey-Dunn who is responsible for all the editorial in the magazine. So, with this in mind you will be getting double value and each month Vicky will be guiding you through what is in the issue.

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Easter Bunny Competition Moulton Park Country Show - 1st September 2013 New Service for Spalding

couple Stoodley and Classic Car ForLocal the second yearTim running the Spalding Charlotte Lovegrove have set up vehicle Club has been invited to organise the classic Diamond Home Support, a company section of the Moulton Park Country Show, being held specialises domesticofhome onwhich 1st September by kindinpermission Mr Howard support.

Their aim is help people King on his field in Bell Lane,to Moulton.

in the area who may need assistance with around the house suchthe as auspices After thejobs success of last year’s event, under cleaning and ironing or who need of Club show-organiser Steve Saunders, it hasthe been occasional one-off suchallowing as a spring necessary to reorganise thejob layout, a larger clean throughout house.

Tim says area to accommodate thethe classic section!

“I have seen first-hand how our elderly areclassic often left toranging fend for in With vehicles fromthemselves motorcycles, through their own home, despite not being able cars to commercials the Club offers an impressive to liftappealing a vacuum. thattastes! we will be turnout to allI hope automotive able to help.” For more information visit www.diamondhomesupport.com ro call 01775 640734.

highlights children’s talents Evolving from the long established East Elloe Motor Club, the Spalding Classic Car Club has grown Working with local promote considerably since its schools launch into 2008, now boasting children’s care,classic Molsom Optometrists well over aeye hundred car enthusiast members organised a Design an Easter Bunny enjoying a variety of events.

Competition for children up to Year 3. The winners of each categoryfriendly received a large These range from low-key, “noggin ‘n’ natters” chocolate Easter Egg and a pair of Polaroid at local hostelries and evening runs out to rural sunglasses.

The prize wasfurther very kindly donated venues for supper to events afield such as The by Thorntons at Hills Department store.

Shuttleworth Collection, Langrick’s Bubble CarRunners Museum, Ambulance and Children in Need. up each coast category also received a chocolate theinNorfolk and National Trust estates.

During the Easter Egg. Winter members get together for light-hearted quizzes, Many of the members own a classic car, but ownership “The competition has a fantastic visits to garages and talks bybeen motoring celebrities, is not a pre-requisite of club membership, purely an success with over a hundred and interest in all things automotive! often fundraising for charities such as fifty Lincsentries. & Notts Air Designing an Easter Bunny requires good visual skills and coordination which helps vision development in the early years. Children just in other musical bandslove and colouring, projects gluing and sticking”, said Andy Burlesque is a 4-piece rock band and have a diverse range of specialising Molsom.

Springfield’s Antique and musical tastes, The making in classic and winner for Reception/Year 1 was Marisa Burlesque aManko band of and runner and issues affecting their community. These contemporary Crimestoppers is the independent Collectors Fair returns up Keira Miscampbell andcharity many musical facets. volunteers come from varying backgrounds rock. The band’s law enforcement to locate Evie Rose Barton.helping The winner for Year 2/3 was criminals such as media, businesses or local government, and solve crime, has been fi ghting crime since current setlist Erin Horton and runner up Charlotte Lloyd and On June 29th the increasingly popular The band’s set was Garbuttthe organisation was launched in 1988 haschildhood features the and Collectors Fair returns to bringing relevant skills to can the table that aids Hannah sight conditions be more Antique particularly popular with eye exams music of Led Crimestoppers’ work in their area. If you would reached(ideally its 25th Anniversary.

Regular annually) are easily treated.

Springfield’s event Centre in Spalding. summer’s for children in the formative years.

Zeppelin, like toisget involved or learn more please contact The eye still developing throughout With a varied array of stalls from crowds at thisimportant Whitesnake, regional manager for East Midlands Kiran Sinceneed its launch, Crimestoppers UK has goneearly childhood, Says Andy ”Parents to realise that a child so if problems are treated high end Antiques and Jewellery tofestivals at Needingworth, and latterly the Willow Fleetwood Dhanda on kiran.dhanda@crimestoppers-uk. strength-to-strength, over 1.4early it can won’t necessarilyfrom know if they can’t see taking properly. make a life-lasting difference. collectable curios and Vintage treasures Mac, Queens millionthat’s phonewhat calls, which has led to over They will just assume the world Goodorgvision during a childs early there will be something to captivateFestival in Peterborough rounded of the Stone 122,575 arrests, £126 million of goods being looks like.” years can help them fulfil their academic both the seasoned collector and thewhere Burlesque off the Saturday evening toKey Points regarding Age, Skunk first Anansie, Heart, Muse, This way, we can focus our efforts on recovered and nearly £299eyecare million of drugspotential. casual time browser. children’s packed tent of enthusiastic Blondie and The Cranberries, to to theageneral those crimes one and attempt create aaged safer being seized.are FREE. It is estimated in fivetoschool The fair opens at 10am Children’s eye exams name but aat few.an admission fee of followers. for us all to live in. has an childrenenvironment (about 1 million children) public £1.50 – The band was happy Children are never too young to have to carry on playing intotheir the night Crimestoppers passes information about undetected vision problem that could visit the website www.springfieldsfair. eyes checked. but a strict curfew imposed by the a child’s Theco.uk band was 2005 and and Iftheir you would liketotolearn, pass onread, information criminals police forces across the UK andrestrict law ability write and forformed more in information Ideally firsttoeye test should council meant the crowd’ s calls for gigged regularly for number of about crime anonymously you can contact enforcement organisations including Trading spell. pictures of previous events. be around the age of four, as problems years until 2012 when the band an encore went unheeded.

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through Standards and the Serious Organised Crime Children with a family history of eye detected at this age can be corrected more split. Like all good bands they Agency (SOCA). Our independence from the the charity’s Anonymous online form at www. problems are more at risk of developing easily.

This will not be the case at The were not dormant for long and crimestoppers-uk.org. If you are interested in police and law enforcement is what makes us squint and lazy eye.

Early detection means common

Burlesque play at The Punchbowl

re-emerged by popular demand in 2013. The reformed incarnation of the band introduced two new members on drums and bass alongside Burlesque stalwarts Penny Lane on vocals and Craig Hardie on guitar.

The band members are all involved

Over 25 years of fighting crime for the charity Crimestoppers

Punchbowl though and we are becoming a volunteer, please fill out a volunteer unique, which is why so many people contact looking forward to a Party We are enquiry form http://www.crimestoppers-uk. us with information anonymously.

Signs to look out for looking to raise money for Breast org/support-us/volunteering/become-a• Difficulty

• Headaches Cancer so we have decided to have volunteer It is concentrating, our work with volunteers in local a Gay-Hetro afternoon and night. communities that is integral to the success thus avoiding close work • Rub eyes frequently Pink will be the predominant of the charity. Our network of 550 volunteers tasks colour and make up will be worn by throughout the UK who are engaging daily• Difficulty with hand-eye all, for those not wearing it with localproblems people to find out about the crimes • makeup Behavioural coordination will be available on site.

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Wildcats Theatre School and Post 16 Families enjoy first Academy hold yearly sell out show The first of South Holland District development officer, said: “We had a lot more people Council’s activity days for young Wildcats Theatre School than at previous events in people in 2014 was a big hit. and Post 16 Academy, similar-sized villages so word More than 130 people dropped with classes at St Norberts of their popularity is obviously into the latest Activate! event, Catholic Primary School, spreading. We were fortunate to the first to be held in Deeping St Spalding have just held have great weather and it was Nicholas. their yearly sell out show lovely to see families there, some The highlight of the free activities at The Cresset, Rightwell, enjoying picnics too.” and games was a climbing wall Peterborough.

There was also plenty of interest which had a queue of eager in a stall giving information on a participants all day.

Other The show, which features newtime.’ youth club planned for the attractions included rowing children from all the fantastic village. machines, dance activities and Wildcats classes is the culmination of Activate! aimed at young large games. group a full year of garden work - showcasing Wildcats classesisrun every Monday people aged 8 to 19 and is Rachel Rowett, the District pieces as well as work from the Wildcats during term time at St Norberts Primary organised by the District Council’s arts and culture Post 16 Academy and West End Wildcats School, Spalding. Children can attend

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Helping To Fund a Holbeach Community free Activate! Day Nursing Home

Council’s community development in Just a year afterteam conquering Ben conjunction with Lincolnshire Nevis, raising £1260.00 for a County Council’s Children’s Holbeach charity, Shelley Cooper is Services. taking on a bigger challenge walking Forthe more abouttothe Greatinformation Wall of China aiming Activate! programme contact raise further money for Holbeach theand community development East Elloe Hospital Trust. team on 01775 761161. Further Activate! days be scheduled During the tenwill day trek Shelley will forface thegruelling school challenges, summer holidays encounter– you can find details in the extremely difficult climbs andDistrict long Council’s arduous Summer days, all of Fun whichbrochure is being which to allmoney Southfor takenisondistributed to selflessly raise Holland schoolchildren in a charity close to her heart. early July.

everyone that may need it now or in the future.

Shelley has fully funded the trip Holbeach Hospital has been so all monies raised will go to this providing specialist personal care for worthwhile cause. her Nan, Dorothy Ayre, for over five years. The carers and nurses dedicate If you would like to sponsor Shelley their time and effort to ensure her please do so via the JustGivingText service. easyBlitz to do,campaign. just send Litter comfort and dignity.

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Arts) work andCommunity everyone involved a 01780 762000. with a little thank-you gift if the litter picking online at South Holland District Council’s Waste Each Litterhad Warden volunteers troupe. The show, which was themed around the musical ‘We will Rock You’ was attended by a full house of parents and families of children involved in the theatre school classes.

from age 4 upwards – working towards LAMDA Musical Theatre examinations as well as skills in singing, dancing and acting.

Litter Blitz campaign enters next phase

to litter pick a particular nominated area, which can be as little or as large as they like. For

Learn to Play Week

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People Power Saves Parade

Holbeach Town Band’s 12th Learn to since 2002 and many of those who have Play week has been a great success. taken part have progressed through the Band’s Learner Group and Training Band Altogether 14 beginners came to the The legacy of Spalding’s Flower Parade is set to continue in 2014 - all 2-hour afternoon sessions during the to become members of the Town Band. thanks to people power. The Spalding People’s Parade will echo the week 5th to 9th August. 12 of them of tradition of the town’s historic event with a smaller, cartbased parade Most of those who came to the week primary school age; the other two were on Sunday, June 22. more mature! had not played before, although a few Around 20 hand-carts, created by local schools, businesses and had had taster sessions at school. They charities will leave the Gleed School at around 1pm and travel a twoMusical Director Mel Hopkin has been start by producing a sound from the mile route along Halmergate and the riverside. running Learn to Play weeks every year instrument of their choice and progress

through the week to play the C Major scale and simple tunes.

To coincide, event organisers have also

The band holds practice sessions for its planned a series of family entertainment at Learner Group on Saturday mornings at the school site, starting from 11am including 10.00am. The new beginners can join free entry, stalls, entertainment, games and food. the Learner Group for further training Members of the organising committee – led by Ian Smee include before progressing to the Training Band.

John Aitkinson, a founding Tulip Parade participant, president of South Holland Rotary Bruce Alexander and Polish teacher and interpreter Anyone from 8 to 80 can join the band’s Anna Smolen all supported

by MP John Hayes - are still keen to hear Learner Group; no experience necessary. from anyone else who would If you missed the Learn to Play week, like to take part. Mr Smee said: “It is really continue legacy ofWednesdays; the paradeand and youimportant can still cometoalong to the the Learner thegive Townthe town a family-friendly event to remember.

It is crucial to have support from Band, for experienced players, meets at Group. The band provides a suitable local organisations such as Spalding’s Inner Wheel and local businesses instrument and teaches its members 7.30pm on Wednesdays.

Themusic.

Hog Master and Accountancy Plus. All supporters are welcome howlike to read Membership of the and encouraged. ” Learner Group is FREE. The band also runs lessons in Music The parade carts are about 2.4 byTheory 1.2 metres and are enough to at 11.00am on light Saturday pushed person. will be colourful and be Thebe band also hasbya one Training Band,The for floats mornings.

They willand startfun at Grade 1 inhand made by organisers, schools and businesses.

Anyone interested in getting improvers, which meets at 6.30pm on September. involved in the Parade should contact spaldingparade@outlook.com.

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soundLINCS’ birthday celebrations close with unique music event As part of their 15th birthday celebration, B15, soundLINCS, a major East Midlands music development charity, staged a spectacular music event on Saturday 3rd May at the Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground which saw over 300 musicians and singers perform to a worldwide audience.

Following a day of rehearsals, the players aged between 7 and 85 performed a new composition based on the traditional Lincolnshire Folk tune ‘Lost Lady Found’. The performance featured 15 different musical genres, including Orchestra, Folk, Rock, Jazz, Choral, Music Technology, and Brass Band and saw a huge variety of instruments including guitars, clarinets, accordians, a gamelan, a harp, voices, iPads and unique, hand-made instruments.

Recordings and photos of the event are available on soundLINCS website, www.soundlincs.org

Recycling Rewards South Holland District Council has awarded another £900 to great recyclers. The council’s Green Bag Lottery scheme has just completed its second round – and there were nine £100 winners out of a possible ten.

The cash has come at just the right time for Holbeach St Marks couple John and Mary Newell. They are celebrating their diamond wedding next month and are putting the money towards a celebration party for family and friends. Mr Newell (82) said: “The win was a lovely surprise and we’re grateful to the district council for this £100. We’ve been recycling for a few years now and always have plenty to put out each week.”

It could get even better for the Newells because all winners’ names go forward to a quarterly draw to win a further £1,000.

Other £100 recipients in the latest round included: • Agnieszka Nijak, of Knipe Avenue, Spalding • Roy Shortland, of Hawthorn Bank, Spalding • Craig Hodgins, of Gleed Avenue, Donington • Jason Carswell, of West Street, Crowland • Allen Hook, of Allenby’s Chase in Sutton Bridge.

District Council waste and recycling officer Samantha Gibbons said: “We’re delighted that we’re able to award this money because

it means that these winners are recycling correctly and regularly. However, we know that there is plenty more that can be recycled in our district and we hope that the Green Bag Lottery will encourage more residents to do their bit and recycle more.”

Households in South Holland are automatically entered into the scheme but can elect to opt out. Ten households are randomly and secretly selected every four weeks. Every one which presents recycling correctly for at least three of the four weeks wins £100. The scheme, which will run for at least a year is funded by a grant from the Government’s Department of Communities and Local Government’s Weekly Collections Support Scheme.

Lincolnshire Show Donates 100 Tickets to Support Troops To mark the 100 year anniversary of the start of the First World War, the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society has donated 100 Lincolnshire Show tickets to a national charity supporting brave servicemen and women in the HM Armed Forces. The charity, Tickets for Troops, was set up in 2009 and offers servicemen and women free tickets to a variety of sporting, musical and cultural events.

Veronica Bamford, Director of Operations at Tickets for Troops said: “The generous donation of 100 tickets to this year’s Lincolnshire Show is very well received as it’s a fantastic day out for the whole family and I know troops that attend will have a very enjoyable time.

“Tickets for Troops has allocated over 475,000 tickets to troops across the UK and has over 135,000 members registered. We

recognise that brave servicemen and women who spend months away from their families need to be available to serve at short notice and put their lives on the line for our country.”

Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society said: “It’s a privilege to receive tickets from such a worthy charity. The Lincolnshire Show offers a wide range of entertainment and attractions and welcomes crowds from the Midlands and the rest of the country. We’re delighted to offer the troops the chance to enjoy it with their loved ones.”

The headline attraction of this year’s show will be the RAF Falcons parachute display team, who will perform an aweinspiring military parachute freefall display - including advanced manoeuvres and falling speeds of up to 120mph.

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Lincolnshire Show Competition Winner Announced The people of Lincolnshire have been given the chance to grow their business with the help of The Lincolnshire Showground and NatWest in a competition called Grow with the Show. Grow with the Show is a new competition that gives a business owner, aged between 18 and 30, who has set up their business in the last 18 months, the chance to use this year’s Lincolnshire Show as a platform to showcase their business.

The winner of the competition is Rebekah Lockley, of RubyRebekah Ceramics who creates beautiful handmade ceramics illustrated with traditional techniques. Rebekah’s prize is a trade stand at the Lincolnshire Show on 18th and 19th June. Rebekah said: ““The challenge of setting up a business on your own is tough, so I am elated to be selected for this unique opportunity with the Lincolnshire Show, and grateful for the encouragement it has given to me and my ceramics. It is an unbelievable chance to present my ceramics into the public, and I am so excited!”

Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground and Lincolnshire Agricultural Society said: “We are delighted to

announce that Rebekah is our winner of this new competition. We attract approximately 60,000 people over the two days so it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase a new business and meet potential customers. With the Show as a spring board and the support of NatWest I’m looking forward to watching Rebekah’s progress over the next 12 months.”

Two lucky runners up have also been selected – Faye Isaac with her innovative online children’s design store www.abacuskids.co.uk and Sophie Watkinson and her do-dance company bringing dance to all ages across Lincolnshire. They have both been invited to the Show to enjoy the day and to see what the Show can offer businesses. The Showground are planning to work with all of the entrants at other events held there throughout the year.

Sporting clubs urged to apply for slice of £32million

A Mile of Pennies Overall, the mile of pennies raised £890.82 for MND and the family would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part, donated and supported them both on the day and in the months leading up to the event.

Have you ever wondered what a mile of pennies would look like? Well, all those who visited Ayscoughfee Hall and Gardens in Spalding on Saturday 19th April saw just that! 89,082 pennies, approximately 1.06 miles, laid out in the shape of a giant fisherman in the afternoon sun! Inspired by Andrew Grantham, a dedicated fisherman for many years, and

now an MND sufferer.

This great illustration, drawn

by Joanne Grantham, is the culmination of a determined fundraising effort for the MND Association. Rewinding to November 2013, pots and posters surrounded the local area and beyond explaining the grand plan ‘to collect a mile of pennies’ in aid of the MND Association. Friends, family and

Spalding’s local residents rallied around collecting pennies in many local institutions, from businesses to schools - all contributing to this spectacular fundraiser.

The MND Association is a cause very close to these organiser’ hearts as Julie’s husband, Andrew, has been disagnosed with this terrible disease. The support that the association have been providing the family at such a difficult time inspired Julie Grantham to begin organising a range of events to raise money. Her wish is that the money would help towards the hope that future sufferers would have a chance of prolonging their lives and reducing their suffering.

Sporting clubs across South Holland are being urged to apply for a slice of £32million of funding. Sportivate is a nationwide campaign that gives people aged between 11 and 25 the chance to receive six weeks’ sport coaching or led sessions for little or no cost.

This includes disability sport.

One local recipient of funding is Volleyball Spalding, which was granted £730 to target 29 new participants.

The next deadline to apply for funding is Friday, May 30, 2014. This deadline date is for projects which are looking to target women and girls’ sport between July this year and March 2015. The final deadline for the current year of funding is August 1, 2014. This is open to all clubs and organisations looking to run a project between October this year and March 2015.

To find out more about Sportivate and download an application form visit http://lincolnshiresport.com/ sportivate/ or contact Lucy Blakey by email at lucy.blakey@ lincolnshiresport.com or call 01522 585 580.

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Lincolnshire artists at Sam Scorer Lincolnshire Artists’ Society is delighted to once again be having their Summer Exhibition at the prestigious Sam Scorer Gallery in Lincoln. The Exhibition, which runs from 8th – 20th July 2014 will be open 10-4pm Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mondays) and admission is free.

Les Dabrowski, Chairman of the Society, commented: “We hope that people will find the time to come along and support local artists. We are delighted to be back at Sam Scorer, which provides such a good space to show off the talents of the many artists and crafts people who are our members. The area has a number of galleries and this is an opportunity for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of art work.”

The Lincolnshire Artists’ Society, founded as the Lincolnshire Drawing Club, celebrated its Centenary in 2006. Inspired by the Cambridge Drawing Society founded in 1882, it was followed by the St Ives Society in 1927.

Primarily an exhibiting society welcoming artists from all over the county, the L.A.S. started out with an Annual Exhibition in the loose boxes of the stables at Monks Manor, Lincoln, the home of its founder, Miss Elsie Ruston, and her art collecting industrialist father, Joseph. It moved to the city’s Exchange Arcade in 1910 following interest from the press and public, then to a room in the new Central library eventually finding a home in the Usher Gallery from 1927. A great survivor,

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it emerged from an enforced period of inactivity in the First World War and has had an unbroken run of exhibitions in Lincoln and around the county ever since.

The Gallery was originally set up by Sam Scorer, the celebrated architect, and is now run by the Gallery Arts Trust.

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Spaces available for FREE led bike rides in Lincoln There is still a chance to register for free British Cycling led bike rides in and around Lincoln.

In partnership with Skyride Local, Lincolnshire Sport is encouraging individuals, families and groups to get fit and meet new people by dusting off their bikes throughout the summer months and take to the saddle.

Skyride Local events are open to everyone and they’re organised and guided by British Cycling trained Ride Leaders, who are on hand to offer encouragement and support throughout. There are rides for all ages, with varying levels from easy-going through to more challenging rides.

British Cycling Ride Leader Ray Whitehouse said: “These rides are not only a great form of exercise, they are a great chance to meet

new people. There are so many opportunities to get out on your bike with Sky Ride Local and enjoy Lincolnshire’s fantastic countryside.

As well as the family-friendly easy-going and steady rides, the challenging rides can really give you an idea of what it is like to take on the hills and push yourself – just like the pro riders!’

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Community Safety in the South Holland District is the responsibility of the East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership (ELCSP), which is an informal partnership between Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils. The partnership has a statutory duty to work together under the Crime and Disorder Act (1998) to implement a plan to reduce crime and disorder. The other partners include Lincolnshire Police, Lincolnshire County Council, Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue, Lincolnshire Probation Trust and Clinical Commissioning Groups. The East Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership is in turn represented on the County-wide Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership.

In 2013-14 the ELCSP had three priorities of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB), Violent Crime and Community Cohesion with additional themes around Alcohol mis-use and Fear of Crime.

In South Holland, to help prevent Anti-social Behaviour we involved young people in the ‘Activate’ project, aimed at 8 – 19 year olds in a variety of activities including wall climbing, mobile skatepark, sports, dance and games.

Sessions were delivered in Spalding, Gedney Hill and Holbeach and were attended by 894 young people.

Operation Trunk was introduced in Spalding

“The Street Pastors pick up and dispose of glass bottles and cans of drink, clear up broken glass, give out bottles of water...”

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Nick Worth, The Deputy Leader of South Holland District Council, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages

Town Centre to tackle ASB in relation to street drinking. During the first year of delivery there were 337 occasions when people were dealt with for breaches of the Designated Public Places Order. This has made a big difference during the day and a highly visible police presence continues in the evening to deter drinkers.

Firefighter experience days were delivered in Spalding, Crowland, Holbeach, Donington and Long Sutton with 64 young people attending. Sessions focused on fire safety in the home and in general, as well as fire fighter skills, drills, use of hydrants and hose running.

A Street Pastor Scheme was introduced in

Spalding to care, help and support vulnerable people, particularly when exiting late night establishments in the town when they may have been a little worse for wear. It has helped to reduce potentially violent and harmful situations. The Street Pastors pick up and dispose of glass bottles and cans of drink, clear up broken glass, give out bottles of water, administer basic first aid, call for an ambulance, provide support for lone females or for those being sick. Volunteers, who receive training, are welcome to join the scheme.

All partners have signed up to the Domestic Abuse Charter and have supported campaigns on domestic abuse and sexual violence, including the ‘No Means No’ and the ‘Teenage Relationship Abuse’ campaigns.

Trading Standards and Lincolnshire Police have worked together to tackle the sale of alcohol to underage drinkers using test purchase operations. Those premises that are found to be selling to underage drinkers are fined and risk losing their licence. In addition all off-licences have been asked to sign up to an agreement not to sell individual cans of alcohol, which were believed to be fuelling street drinking.

As the South Holland representative on both the East Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnerships, I am pleased to say we have made significant inroads into reducing community safety in South Holland and made it a safer place to live, work and play.

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Like many communities in Lincolnshire, Spalding has the potential for significant growth over the coming years. Even before this growth, we recognise there are areas of the town which suffer traffic congestion along with poor travel options for non-car based travel.

Visit our exhibitions at the South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding, PE11 1SS Thursday 12th June 2014 - 15:00 to 19:30 Friday 13th June 2014 - 12:00 to 16:00 Sat 14th June 2014 - 09:30 to 15:00 Staff will be on-hand to discuss the draft strategy, local transport related issues and answer any questions.

Questionnaires will be available to record your views.

All consultation material and an on-line questionnaire will also be available at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk (search for Spalding Transport Strategy).

You can also contact the team at sts@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

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The objectives of the transport strategy are to: • Support sustainable economic growth; • Ensure transport infrastructure meets development needs; • Address town centre congestion; • Encourage alternative travel modes; • Improve connectivity and access for all; • Improve air quality and reduce noise levels; • Reduce the number and severity of road accidents; • Improve the attractiveness and liveability of Spalding for residents, workers and visitors.

At the end of 2013 we consulted local organisations, businesses and residents about the current and future travel problems around Spalding. Since then we have assessed the ideas put forward and drawn up a draft transport strategy.

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School news

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Monkshouse School Nursery We are all ready to go with our new topic of ‘Out and About’.

We have been exploring our garden, getting the soil ready and planting seeds and plants which we hope will grow into tasty fruit and vegetables that we can eat later in the term.

We have also been searching for mini beasts and some of us were brave enough to pick them up while others preferred

just to look. Later in the term we will be visiting the park and going out for the day to the farm as well as thinking about other places we could visit.

We are also excited because we have just started a new breakfast club at Nursery each morning from 8.00am. So now we can come and have breakfast together along with some of our friends from school

as well and we get to play and try lots of activities before the usual school day.

We will also be getting ready to move to our ‘big schools’ in September. The teachers think some of us might be a bit nervous, so we will be visiting our new classes, getting used to being in the hall, playground and other areas of the school.

Wisbech Grammar School A Wisbech Grammar School side has dominated an anniversary test match against a visiting club side from the twin town of Arles.

Playing on the school’s newly laid 1st XV pitch, the Wisbech team and Arles-Tarascon Club de Rugby under-17 side locked horns from the first whistle, with hard fought exchanges among the forwards. Early on, the school team edged three scrums and Arles responded in the line-out.

In an encounter marked by good tackling and hard fought breakdowns, Freddy Foreman and Charlie Golding led the way up front, making useful runs, which were well supported by the rest of the pack.

Scrum half Patrick Webb moved the ball wide to Willis Bennett, who put Ryan Hutler and Samuel Hughes into space. Wisbech then used the passing to good effect, scoring out wide through Hutler and Frederick Bowlby.

As Arles was forced to cover the wide passes, Brodie Ellis, James Sapsford and Oliver Short made yards on the inside, where Calum Burrows-McGill and Ben Goose secured the ball on the floor, which was then moved out to the backs again.

At half-time Wisbech had taken a 25-point lead, but the Frenchmen came back strongly in the second half, competing well at the breakdown and producing good handling rugby in their back division.

However, Wisbech dominated the forward exchanges again, with Webb, James Thompson, Foreman and Hutler all scoring.

Arles rallied well in the last five minutes, pressuring the Wisbech defence, but the

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home side held out until the end, with Jacob Chapman, Jack Maile, Charles Pindar, Dominic Young and Callum Ward all defending resolutely to help Wisbech to a winning score of 45-0.

On the previous day the visitors, who were hosted by parents, pupils and staff from the school as well as members of the twinning club committee, tasted action against Wisbech Rugby Club. In a keenly fought contest involving the Wisbech under 17 team, the set piece was evenly contested, but, as the game broke up, the French boys’ free-flowing style led them to run in good tries and take the match by 34 points to 12.

The Arlesian visit, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the twinning arrangement, followed the Grammar School’s under 13 tour to Wisbech’s twin town in 2012.

The Grammar School’s director of sport, Mr Phil Webb, said: “The tour has been a great success and a memorable one, both on and off the field. The Arles players enjoyed both their matches, winning one and losing one.

“They had a tremendous time in Wisbech and a wonderful experience with staff, pupils and parents at the school. The Arles coaches and I extend our gratitude both to them and to the members of the Wisbech-Arles Twinning Club who contributed to the visit.”

Ayscoughfee Hall School The children returning from their Easter break were amazed to see the transformation of one of their playground areas. Gone was the concrete and in its place was a beautiful garden complete with outdoor classroom, activity panels, furniture, wall displays and even the school’s own play fire engine. The school’s very supportive PTFA had worked tirelessly for the previous two years to help raise funds for the project and they were thanked at an official opening ceremony attended by children and parents. The renovated area will be a tremendous resource for the children for many years to come; both in terms of providing additional outdoor learning opportunities and for their rest and play at break and lunch times.

All of the children had a fascinating day learning about animals in their rain forest habitats with a visit from Zoolab and their collection of mini beasts. In addition, the Kindergarten children have been enthralled by the birth of five young chicks in their class room and watching tadpoles emerge from frog spawn.

The children have started their new after school clubs, with the summer favourites including cricket, rounders and golf being joined by some brand new clubs this term. These include Thinking Fun where the children have been thinking through the design for a new 10 star hotel especially for children and a new Ukelele band club.

The main stairway of the school is now covered by a fantastic display covering the life and works of William Shakespeare and featuring all of the topic work the children did during Shakespeare week. Following on from this, the juniors are beginning to prepare for their summer production “Shakespeare Rocks” which will give a distinctly contemporary twist to the work of the great Bard.

On the music front, the choir and band are building up to their “Musical Memories” performance to the elderly community and the school is hosting the annual Spalding schools music festival on 9th June.

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THE TEAM Sgt Sharon Hall

PC Craig Lockton

PCSO Kim Marlowe

PCSO Paul Coupland

PC Andrew Mitchell

PCSO Zara Nacheva

PCSO Lisa Waterfall

PCSO Natalie Hines

Sgt Paul Coleman

PC Karl Cinavas

PCSO Sally Pusey

PCSO Colin Abbott

PCSO Bev Robinson

There have been significant changes to the team Neighbourhood Policing Teams in South Holland over recent months and I feel that it is important to introduce you to the new team as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in Spalding Police’s history

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By Sgt Paul Coleman

nspector Jim Tyner retains overall responsibility for the management of the Neighbourhood Policing Teams in South Holland. He is supported by three Neighbourhood or Community Beat Sergeants, each with their own areas of responsibility. Sharon Hall is responsible for Spalding town and estates; I am responsible for the Spalding rural area, which includes the outlying villages in that area; Gareth Boxall is responsible for Holbeach and the surrounding area and he will introduce his officers in the next issue.

Sgt Sharon Hall The Spalding Town and Estates team is led by Sharon Hall. She is a very experienced Sergeant, who has worked in a number of areas within the Police including Custody and Road Policing.

Sharon is involved in a number of local projects including working with the Gleed Post 16 project as well as local projects to combat Anti-social behaviour in the town centre.

Her team is as follows: PC Craig Lockton Craig transferred to Lincolnshire Police in 2003, having started his policing career with the Metropolitan Police in January 1999.

He has tutored three probationer constables and joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2010.

Craig has responsibility, as Community Beat Manager, for the Spalding Estates Neighbourhood Policing Team.

PCSO Kim Marlowe Kim has worked for Lincolnshire Police for five years as a Police Community Support Officer. She started at Boston Police Station and moved to Spalding Police Station two and a half years ago.

PCSO Paul Coupland Paul joined Lincolnshire Police in September 2003, having previously worked in the Armed Forces and on Oil Rigs. He was one of the first PCSOs employed within South Holland and at that time covered the whole of the sector with very little supervision.

In January 2005 Paul left the force and started work as a prison officer at HMP Peterborough. However he decided he was happier in his role as a PCSO and re-joined the force in November 2005 and was assigned to Spalding Estates.

PC Andrew Mitchell Andy joined Lincolnshire Police in 2008. He has worked as a response officer in Spalding since that time. Andy is a new appointment to the role of Community Beat Manager and is responsible for the Spalding Town Policing Team.

PCSO Zara Nacheva Zara is our multi-lingual PCSO. She started her career with Lincolnshire Police in 2007. In 2008 she started a secondment with the UK Border Agency for 18 months, based in London.

She returned to Spalding Police Station in Dec 2009 where she began operational duties on the Spalding Estates Neighbourhood Team. Zara has utilised her skills to help out on a number of investigations. She is now part of the Spalding Town Neighbourhood team.

PCSO Lisa Waterfall Lisa joined Lincolnshire Police as a PCSO in November 2009, completing her initial training period at Boston police station.

In January 2010, she joined the Spalding Town Centre Team.

Lisa was raised in South Holland and has a good knowledge of the area, as well as a lot of its residents.

PCSO Natalie Hines Natalie joined Lincolnshire Police in 2006 as a Volunteer Police Cadet at Boston Police Station. In her final year, she was awarded Lincolnshire Police Cadet of the Year.

In March 2013, Natalie rejoined Lincolnshire Police as a member of the Spalding Town Team. She responds to AntiSocial Behaviour incidents, deals with beat priorities and provides a high visibility presence in the town centre.

Sgt Paul Coleman I head up the Spalding Rural Community Beat Team and look after the rural area from Crowland to Donington and everywhere in between. I joined Lincolnshire Police in 2004, having previously worked in the Catering/Licensing and Retail sectors.

Most of my career has been as a Detective in CID and then Major Crime. I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2012 and returned to Spalding in January 2014, having been Response Sgt in Stamford and Bourne.

PC Karl Cinavas Karl is the newly appointed Spalding Rural Community Beat Manager and works with Paul to cover the rural Spalding area.

He joined Lincs Police in August 2009 and has worked at Spalding throughout that time. He has tutored 2 student officers and is PSU trained. (PSU deal with riots, public order etc).

PCSO Sally Pusey Sally joined Lincolnshire Police in 2009 and after training was posted to Spalding Rural North NPT. She has previously worked with the Met Police in London and lives locally with her husband and family.

Sally shares the North Rural area with Colin, primarily covering the main villages of Pinchbeck, West Pinchbeck and Surfleet.

PCSO Colin Abbott Colin joined Lincolnshire Police as a PCSO in 2007. His first posting was to Spalding South Rural NPT where he worked for one year.

Colin has been posted to Spalding Rural North beat area for the last two years, and shares responsibility for the area with Sally.

PCSO Bev Robinson Bev joined Lincolnshire Police in 2006 as a PCSO for this area after working for the Metropolitan Police as a civilian.

She looks after the Rural East Area which covers the ‘Moultons’ and everywhere in between.

PCSO Adam Davis Adam joined Lincolnshire Police in February 2007.After completing his initial training, Adam joined the Spalding South rural beat team. He looks after Crowland, Deeping St Nicholas and Tongue End.

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by Lisa Barwell ho has the right to take paid holidays from work

Most workers have the right to take a minimum amount of paid holiday. This is called statutory holiday.

You have the right to take statutory paid holiday from work if you are a worker. This includes people who work full-time, parttime, agency workers and casual workers.

The rules about statutory holiday apply regardless of how long you have worked for your employer and regardless of how old you are. However, you don’t have the right to statutory holiday if you’re a child under school leaving age.

There are some people who don’t have an automatic right to statutory paid holiday.

These are people who are self-employed or who work in the armed forces, police or civil protection services. If you work in one of these jobs you will need to check your contract of employment to see if you get paid holiday and how much you should get.

The law doesn’t say how much contractual holiday you should get, or whether or not it should be paid. If you’re an agency worker, you may also have the right to the same amount of contractual holiday as permanent employees.

You are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ holiday a year if you work full time, or a pro-rata amount if you work part time. This is called statutory holiday.

The maximum amount of statutory paid holiday you can be entitled to is 28 days.

This applies even if you work more than five days a week.

To help you work out your exact entitlement, you can use the calculator on the GOV.UK website at www.gov.uk.

Your contract of employment should tell you more about your rights to paid holiday.

If you do not have a written contract of employment, you may still have rights which have been verbally agreed with your employer, or which have come about because of the way things are usually done in your workplace.

How much paid holiday can you take?

Your contract of employment may give you the right to take more than the statutory amount of paid holiday.

However, it cannot give you less. If your contract gives you the right to take more than the statutory amount of paid holiday, this is called contractual holiday.

How much holiday pay should you get?

You should be paid at the same rate as you are normally paid when you are working.

Rolled up holiday pay Some employers and employment agencies may say that your hourly rate of pay includes an amount for holiday pay, and that they expect you to save this part of your pay to cover your holidays. This is known as ‘rolled up’ holiday pay. Rolled up holiday pay is against the law, unless your holiday pay is paid on top of your basic pay and it’s clear what this amount is for, for example, it’s clearly set out on your payslip.

If you think you are getting rolled up holiday pay, you should get advice.

When can you take holiday?

You can ask to take your holiday whenever you choose, as long as you give your employer the right notice.

However, your employer does not have to agree to your request. If your employer wants to refuse your leave, they must give you the same amount of notice as the holiday that you wish to take.

You are dismissed for complaining when your leave is refused If your employer refuses to let you take holiday you are entitled to and dismisses you when you complain, you should talk to an experienced adviser straight away The Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) operates a telephone helpline which provides information and advice about employment issues. The number is 0845 747 4747 (textphone 0845 606 1600).

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Donna Tartt has written just three novels but each one packs a literary punch. Her latest, The Goldfinch, comes out in paperback this month.

The novel follows the turbulent life of Theo Decker, a young boy coming to terms with the tragic death of his mother and a dark obsession with a painting.

Don’t be put off by length of the novel – the paperback will be 912 pages long – the plot is so gripping you’ll race through the pages, just to find out what happens next.

Intrigued? Call in to the library and we’ll arrange for you to borrow a copy. No library card?

No problem. Membership is free and we can sign you up within ten minutes.

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Can you believe it - your darling son or daughter is another year older nce you’ve finished wondering where all the time has gone, it’s time to start thinking about a birthday party and with more options available than ever before, planning can be a great deal

of fun.

Begin by setting the budget (and then spend the rest of your time trying not to blow it!). Deciding how much you are prepared to spend will influence most of your decisions so it’s a good place to start. Always make sure you have a small contingency because, with the best will in the world, there may be areas where you overspend!! Once your budget is in place, start looking at how best to spend it -time to nail down the specifics – date, start and finish time, theme, venue, guest list, food and party bags.

Although it can mean more work it can be useful to pick a theme, you can choose something your child is particularly interested in or something completely random. A theme can sometimes influence where you hold the party so it’s best to decide it first.

Here are some of the most popular children’s party themes : ✯ Superheroes ✯ Pirates and Princesses ✯ Football ✯ Jungle ✯ Farm ✯ Halloween ✯ Circus ✯ Dinosaurs ✯ Gymnastics ✯ Horses ✯ Swimming party

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Another danger area for the budget is party bags and favours. If you are making your own party bags you can either buy them ready filled online, you can buy party bags with fillers from local shops or you can buy plain paper bags, personalise them and fill them with favours of your choice.

Popular fillers are: ✯ Items for the pencil case – pens, pencils, sharpeners and rubbers ✯ Mini chocolate bars/ boxes of raisins/ sweetie bags ✯ Plastic jewellery ✯ Colouring books/ notepads ✯ Balloons ✯ Whistles/kazoos ✯ Games/puzzles ✯ Hair accessories ✯ Stickers ✯ Bubbles ✯ Key rings ✯ Yo-yos/bouncy balls

Next is the venue.

Your theme might be tied up with the venue – unless you’re lucky enough to have one in your home, you’ll only ever hold a swimming party at the swimming pool! Otherwise you have three choices. You can have the party at home, a dedicated party venue such as soft play / bowling alley or a village / community hall. Having the party at home means you won’t incur a hire cost and it can be handy in terms of not having to travel out but bear in mind all the tidying up you will have to do afterwards!! Using a party venue usually means that you will have to do very little, these places often have their own invitations and can supply food and party bags. It is, however, usually the most expensive to hire. Using a village or community hall sits in the middle ground and gives you complete control over time and entertainment.

Once you know where and when your party is going to take place you can move on to your invitations. You can make them yourself and get your children involved which can be a fun activity or you can buy them ready made. If you are having a theme then the invitations should match it. On your invitations make sure you include the start and end times, venue, details of anything specific each child should bring, for example, swimming costumes and RSVP details.

You can then have fun buying decorations – balloons, streamers, table cloths, piñatas, plates and cups. You may find that this is the first place you exceed your budget!

Use a party store if you can as they will stock the widest ranges.

The next big hurdle is to plan the entertainment. Will you hire a professional such as a disco, magician, clown or face painter or provide games and activities yourself?

Games can be centred around the theme or traditional party games such as pass the parcel. If you are hiring a professional then ask about – who have your friends used before? Use local press and the internet. Once you have decided then get in touch and discuss price and times.

Finally, plan the party food and, most importantly, the cake. Where you can, plan your food around your theme.

Decide between hot and cold food. Hot dogs and mini pizzas are popular choices but can be hard work when you consider that cold food can be made in advance. If you are getting the birthday cake made professionally make sure the person making it can deliver it in good time (preferably direct to your venue to save any accidents!).

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Pets Corner

Walking Etiquette Mind Your Manners!

Dog walking is great for getting fresh air and exercise. No matter what the weather, here are a few tips on how you can make your daily walks a pleasure, rather than a chore...

Correct Leads Fitting a collar A collar and lead is a walking must as even well-trained dogs may bolt into harm’s way if they spot a squirrel.

When you choose a collar, remember that your dog will fight against a tight one and will slip out of a loose one. A perfect fit is loose enough to place two fingers comfortably beneath.

Gencon headcollar If your dog pulls, and is getting stronger by the day, then try a Gencon. One of the simplest and most effective headcollars available on the market, Gencons are gentle on the dog and very effective. The Gencon consists of two simple loops that apply gentle pressure when your dog pulls, the lead gently but effectively stops your dog pulling forwards. They are made from soft yet durable fabric and are specifically designed not to pull up into your dog’s eyes or uncomfortably turn their head. The Gencon headcollar is a perfect training lead for both puppies and grown dogs.

Obedience Training Pulling Your dog should be responsive to commands. If he pulls, say ‘No’ and stand still until they stop straining. It may seem like a battle of wills to start, but your dog will soon learn that pulling equals no walk.

Recall When your dog is off the lead, you must be able to recall him. Start by using an extending lead or a training lead.

Let your dog walk a few metres in front, then call him

back. If he responds, give him a treat. Extend the lead each time until you are confident that he responds to your commands consistently.

SIT! Take your dog somewhere without too much distraction. Keep him on the lead and say ‘Sit’ whilst gently pressing on his hips. When he sits, give him a treat immediately. Treats work wonders!

If you are still finding it difficult to get your pooch to respond to the basics, you may consider dog obedience classes. We have a list of trainers in the local area, just pop in to ask us!

“Leaving your dogs’ mess is not only against the law, but it’s unhygienic and spreads disease.”

Clearing up dog poo Leaving your dogs’ mess is not only against the law, but it’s unhygienic and spreads disease. Make sure you always have an ample supply on bags when you go out for your daily walk.

Handy containers that attach to the lead are a great way to stop you from getting caught short. If there is a bin available, use it. If not, take it home with you. It is basic dog walking etiquette and prevents pathways and pavements from becoming a minefield.

Enjoy!

The summer is a great time to be out and about with your dog, but it’s important to be a responsible dog owner and stick to good etiquette. From good basic training to considerate hygiene, make sure you’re prepared for the great British summer and those lovely walks.

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Family life

Becoming a Nanny to my first grandchild last year has given me food for thought ❱ BY MELANIE FOSTER, MUNCHKINS KINDERGARTEN

It has encouraged me to explore beyond the safety and familiarity of my Pre-school setting and discover how babies and young children in our nursery are supported in their development through sensory experiences with natural objects. Through recent studies I was aware of the work of Elinor Goldschmied, who developed treasure baskets for babies who can sit up and the heuristic play approach for toddlers. Babies and toddlers learn from experience and love to explore all sorts of shapes, sizes and textures of even the most basic household items and so I set myself the task of creating a basket of my own for my grandson.

We live in a world where colourful, plastic toys often dominate the shelves of toy shops, but these may be dull and disappointing for babies, who use their sense of taste, smell and touch to explore. These toys may all look different but each one smells, tastes and feels the same - it is unstimulating to a baby’s senses.

Using heuristic play with babies stimulates all

the senses, creating a rich learning experience.

My first port of call to find objects was my

own kitchen, where I found; small metallic chutney bowls, a metal balloon whisk, a wooden honey dipper and several other textured items. A trip to a local pound store also provided me with a natural sponge, wooden pastry brush and child sized wooden spoon. Once I had begun my collection there was no stopping me and I have put some items away to add later to ring the changes. I found a small, low sided wicker basket and placed the items inside ready for my grandson’s next visit. It was really easy to create and I am looking forwards to changing some items as he grows to create other baskets that contain shiny, noisy and other exciting objects. Have a go yourselves and discover how easy it is to provide cheap, stimulating activities that will grow with your child.

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Adult Learners

Adult Learners Week ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

Adult Learner’s Week is the UK’s largest annual festival of learning, inspiring thousands of people each year to discover how learning can change their lives “There is a huge demand in the area for HGV drivers and gaining your license can open up many job opportunities.”

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un in conjunction with the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and now in its 23rd year Adult Learner’s Week is taking place from the 14th to the 20th June. The organisers are encouraging adults to give learning a go and try something new. There are many benefits associated with taking a course. Not only can you add to your existing skills and give your confidence a boost but you could find yourself adding to your employability. There are many opportunities in the area for adult learning which offer you the opportunity to gain useful qualifications and life skills. For an initial check to see what’s out there, visit www.2aspire.org.uk where you can search for courses in Boston, Spalding and the surrounding areas before visiting specific websites for more detail.

The following institutions offer courses for adults in the area: Boston College offer a range of courses for learners aged 19+, ranging from ‘bite-size’ quick courses to year-long evening courses. They also make sure they offer options which are cost-effective for all, with courses from £7.50 and some are free. Courses on offer include bookkeeping, accounting, curtain making and soft furnishings, garden design, interior design, nail treatments, food safety, electrical installations, GCSE English Language, GCSE Biology, GCSE Mathematics and counselling skills. The college is holding an open evening in Spalding on the 10th June from 5-7pm and in Boston on the 12th June from 6-8pm.

Boston Training Hub, part of Lincoln College is based at Wide Bargate and offers courses in business and administration, customer service, retail, management, hospitality, ICT, accounting to level 4, NVQ courses, traineeships, short courses and programmes for the unemployed.

Grantham College is a real gem for mini courses – they offer a wide variety of diverse subjects such as an introduction to chicken keeping, marketing your club, group or small business, minion inspired cupcakes, spreadsheets for household accounts and perfect party planning. There really is something for everyone!

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Riverside Training is based in Spalding and they are a specialist childcare training company with over 20 years’ experience. They provide qualifications for childcare workers, teaching assistants, administration staff and managers in the workplace. All members of staff have a considerable amount of experience of delivering relevant qualifications to customer service personnel, business administrators, early year’s practitioners, teaching assistants and managers in various settings.

Learning Works East Anglia has offices in Spalding, Wisbech, Kings Lynn, Stamford and Louth with their head office based in Moulton Chapel. They describe themselves as a “local resource for the improvement of skills and qualifications, leading to better employability and the opportunity for adults to receive nationally recognised qualifications”. They offer a diverse range of courses and qualification working with awarding bodies City & Guilds, OCR, BCS, edexcel and ncfe.

Driving There is a huge demand in the area for HGV drivers and gaining your license can open up many job opportunities. Often an employer will pay to put you through your theory and your test but you can self-fund if you wish. There are four different categories of licence which dictate the type of HGV you can drive and are as follows: Cat C1 Licence – this allows you to drive HGVs weighing between 3500 and 7500kg with or without a trailer weighing no more than 750kg. Training for this type of licence usually takes around 4-5 days.

Cat C1 + E licence. This is the same as a C1 licence but with a trailer weighing more than 750kg. Training for this type of licence usually takes around 8-10 days.

Cat C licence. This is your standard entry level HGV licence. The average Cat C vehicle is the most common in use in the UK and is usually an 18 tonne rigid. You must be at least 18 years old to undertake this training. Training for this licence usually takes around 4-5 days.

Cat C + E licence. This is the same as a Cat C licence but with a trailer over 750kg. This licence will allow you to drive the largest vehicles allowed in the HGV industry. To obtain this licence you must already have a Cat C licence.

Training for this type of licence usually takes around 8-10 days.

Horsebox. If you passed your driving test after 1st January 1997 then you will need additional tests if you want to drive a horsebox which weighs over 3500kg.

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Focus on Pinchbeck

Pinchbeck Carnival ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

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This year’s Carnival on June 14th promises to be the best yet

he Carnival fun officially begins the night before on the 13th with bingo in the marquee on Rotten Row, opening at 6:30pm with eyes down at 7.

On the Saturday, the Carnival parade, taking as its theme ‘Cities of the World’, starts at 12 noon from Wimberley Way and will travel along Rotten Row, Brownlow Crescent, Bear Lane and Knight Street before travelling back up Rotten Row and ending at the playing field. Whilst enjoying the procession make sure you look out for this year’s carnival Queen, Annabel Stockdale and Princesses Cecelia Tulloch-Cotton and Emily van der Weyden, who were crowned at a recent Carnival disco.

After the Carnival parade there is much to see and do at the playing field. There will be many stalls, children’s rides, a craft show and fancy dress competition. This will be followed by an onion rolling contest, which is a new addition to this year’s festivities.

There are a variety of Arena acts this year including Kesteven Morris Dancers, The Breaston Highlanders Marching Band, Zumba and a performance by Spalding School of Dance. The main event will be The Mid Wales Axemen who will be performing two amazing axe racing displays. Axe racing sees competitors cut through lengths of timber using an axe or saw in either the fastest time or using the least number of blows.

If you would like to get involved please call Jane Amess on 01775 769729 for more information.

“The main event will be The Mid Wales Axemen who will be performing two amazing axe racing displays.”

During the day there will also be an exciting Spitfire flypast. From 6pm there will be a Party in the Park with live music from local band Bad to the Bone.

On Sunday 15th there will be a United Church Service of Worship at 10:30am. Following the service, Sunday lunch will be served at 12:30 at a cost of £7.

Tickets need to be purchased in advance and can be done so by calling Chris Schofield on 01775 680444.

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Focus on Bourne

Exploring Bourne on foot ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

Being steeped in so much history, the best way to experience the town is on foot.

From ancient churches to a town centre full of independent retailers, take a day out and get exploring “You will even find a selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants to round off your visit with something to eat and drink.”

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ake your first stop Bourne Abbey ourne Abbey. Also known as the parish church of St Peter and St Paul and founded in 1138, it is one of the oldest buildings in Bourne - the Abbey is also the town’s only Grade I listed building. Although it has stood at the site for over 850 years, in 1536 the abbey, along with the Bourne’s monastic houses, fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries but was revived in the late 19th century and remains in use today.

The Red Hall. Standing to the west of the Abbey, the Red Hall dates back to the early 1600s and has seen a wide variety of uses, from a home to part of a Victorian railway complex. The building is Grade II listed. The house is believed to have been built for a wealthy London Grocer, Gilbert Fisher. After his death, there were various owners until the Digby Family came to the Hall where they remained until 1836, when the property was again leased to various tenants. It was sold again in 1860 to Bourne & Essendine Railway Company for use as a booking office & Stationmaster’s House. In 1892 the railway company attempted to pull the Hall down but were stopped by a public outcry and the building was saved. In 1962 Bourne United Charities acquired the Freehold, saving the building once again from demolition.

The hall is open to visitors every morning except Sunday.

Wellhead Gardens. The gardens are an area of parkland just a short step from the shops and offices where many go for a spot of peace and relaxation. This is the best time of year to visit because the main path is lined with ornamental cherry trees that produce a mass of magnificent blossom each year. The 21 acres were

Bourne Abbey

developed in the years following the Second World War as parkland open to the public, and the development of the War Memorial and surrounding gardens which opened in 1956. Within the gardens, the pool, or Wellhead, is one of England’s most ancient artesian wells. The water attracts wildlife and black swans, normally indigenous to Australia and Tasmania, have made their home here. The Bourne Eau runs through and weeping willow and horse chestnut trees abound together with many other species .

The Wellhead is also the site of Bourne Castle. Bourne Castle was a Norman construction built by Baldwin FitzGilbert . The castle was motte and double bailey which was destroyed after being used by Oliver Cromwell’s troops in 1645 and a farmhouse was built on the site.

Traces of the enclosed mound and inner and outer moats are all that now survive. The hill around the castle is supposedly the site of a tunnel which runs to either the Red Hall or Abbey Church. Also owned by Bourne United Charities, the land is now a park and open to the public.

Bourne Woods. A great place to take the children and the dogs, this ancient woodland is made up of mixed conifers and semi-natural broadleaf trees. The car park and picnic area are great facilities but there are no toilets.

Visitors can walk up to the ponds where kingfishers and herons can often be seen. Bourne Woods are owned and managed by the Forestry Commission who are responsible for planting, looking after and felling the trees within the wood. They also maintain the paths, and recreational areas within the wood, mowing the rides and the car park in the summer. They are also responsible for the conservation of the wood and the wildlife within it.

Once you have visited the areas of interest then your last port of call should be the town centre. It benefits from a number of independent retailers selling a wide variety of products and services. You will even find a selection of cafes, pubs and restaurants to round off your visit with something to eat and drink.

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wned by Adrian and Susan Chappell and their son Matthew, they have been producing bedding plants for over 30 years.

The business supplies mainly to the wholesale trade, garden centres, local authorities, supermarkets etc but also has its own onsite retail shop which is open to the public in the spring from 1st March until the end of June and then again in the Autumn from 1st September to the end of October.

Adrian oversees the running of the nursery, Susan is responsible for all administration and clerical duties and Matthew manages the retail side of the business.

Matthew’s wife Nicola also helps out part time in between looking after their two young children.

Matthew says ‘We are currently open all day 7 days a week. Customers can browse under cover at the vast array of plants all displayed on benches for easy access, not stacked on Danish trolleys like some other outlets. All of our bedding, basket and patio plants we sell are grown on site with the exception of herbs, shrubs etc which are sourced from other local growers in the Spalding area. Our quality plants are offered at realistic prices and start at £3.95 for a tray of 20 bedding plants. All pack bedding including geraniums are £1.90 a pack and contain either 4, 6 or 9 plants depending

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on the variety. A 9cm basket/patio plant starts at £1.05 per pot and Tomato plants are just 55p. Plants are grown specifically for our sales and are not returns or surplus stock. We also offer a hanging basket service for customers, who can either purchase new or bring in their own baskets for re-filling. We also have a wide selection of herbs, strawberry and vegetable plants.’

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Home Project

Extending your house ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

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When space becomes an issue in your home you are ultimately faced with two options – extend or move

t this stage it is worth getting your calculator out and doing your sums. If it is cheaper for you to move then your improvement plans end there, but if you feel adding more space (and thus more value to your home) is the best way to go then the next step is to work out how and where you will get the most benefit from an extension. From a small porch to a two-storey extension we explore your options.

Before you get too far down the line with your planning it is worth taking some time out to consider who is going to undertake the work for you. Make sure you only use professionals – not only will they do the job properly but they are conversant with planning restrictions and building regulations which will ensure you don’t fall foul of the law and end up having to (in the worst instances) take down all that has been built.

As well as a builder you may need an architect so make sure you factor in a cost for this as well. The best way to find these people initially is word of mouth – Ask friends and members of your family to recommend workmen they have used in the past who did a good job. You could look in local newspapers and magazines for advertisements and ask a selection round to give a quote – always get several quotes for comparison purposes. You could also visit www.ratedpeople.com which provides a similar service.

So before you get plans drawn up and planning permission filed think about being smart with your space. Where is the need greatest and what will add the most value to your home, for example, extra bathrooms and a larger kitchen will add more value to a family home than any other room. So which extensions give the best value?

“Where is the need greatest and what will add the most value to your home?”

A new porch. This is a small extension and can be added to the front, side or rear of the house. Because of the size they generally do not require planning permission but your builder will be able to advise you on this. You can expect to pay anything from £2,500.

A sunroom. Picture a conservatory but with a roof and walls and there you have your sunroom. These cost more than a conservatory but have more of a “room” feel to them and tend to be warmer so they can be purposed, for example, used as a dining room. Expect to pay anything from £12,000.

Over structure extension. We’re talking here about building over your garage. This is often work-intensive as usually the brickwork and outer walls will need altering. That said it is an easy way of adding a bedroom.

Because of all the work involved expect to pay anything from £22,000.

Single storey extension. A ground floor extension built onto the house. This is a popular extension as it presents minimal intrusion in your day to day life during building and you are unlikely to need planning permission. A single storey extension is a good bet to extend your kitchen or turn your kitchen into a kitchendiner. Expect to pay anything from £10,000.

Two storey extension. Also known as a multistorey extension this is the largest extension you can do, adding space to all floors of your home. Planning permission is likely to be lengthy and consultation with neighbours will be necessary. Make sure your architect is involved from the outset and working closely with your builder. Expect to pay anything from £22,000 upwards but this will add the most value to your home long term so well worth considering.

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Gardening

Your garden in June ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

June is a very busy month in the garden with attention now needed in all areas, from your lawn and borders to vegetables and fruit “You can also begin to harvest most of your herbs. Pick and use fresh as required or pick them all and dry for future use.”

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ate spring is a great time to reap rewards from your garden after all the hours of preparation you have put in. June is the month to shade your greenhouse to make sure they stay cool and to avoid scorch to any of the plants or vegetables you are growing in there. June is one of the drier months and during dry spells this area is particularly susceptible so you may find yourself needing to give additional water to your plants.

Keep an eye on the weather forecast – don’t wait until your plants have begun to wilt. Whilst you have your watering can or hosepipe in your hand make sure you keep your bird bath topped up to keep encouraging wildlife into your garden. And speaking of wildlife you may start to notice aphids, vine weevils, slugs, snails and caterpillars in your garden. Make sure you take the necessary steps to control them.

To keep your garden in tip-top condition heading into the summer make sure you keep an eye on the following;

Lawn & Borders

Weeds love this time of year so grab a hoe and weed your borders.

Whilst lawn cutting can be sporadic while the weather is cooler, now is the time to begin cutting the lawn at least once a week. It’s also worth considering a good quality feed to keep your lawn verdant all summer, for the best results read your instructions carefully and use as directed.

Plants & Flowers

For a great burst of colour on in the garden now is the time to position hanging baskets and containers outside.

Plant out summer bedding plants.

Tackle ground elder as these weeds can quickly become intrusive.

The warmer weather and longer days really accelerates growth in the garden. To stay in control, stake tall or floppy plants. Also tie-in

and train climbing plants such as Clematis.

To ensure a good nutrient uptake and a good performance next year take the chance to prune springflowering shrubs and deadhead Rhododendrons and Camellias.

In the herb garden you can pick the flower heads from lavender to dry or use in your cooking. You can also begin to harvest most of your herbs. Pick and use fresh as required or pick them all and dry for future use.

Vegetables

June is a real harvest-fest in the vegetable patch. You can start with your salad items - lettuce, radish, pea-tips and delicious early potatoes. Also, get ready to harvest onions and garlic – an indication they are ready is to look for their leaves beginning to turn yellow.

To ensure tomatoes are getting as many of the plant’s nutrients as possible, pinch the side-shoots. Once the salad potatoes are up, plant out Charlotte and Maris Piper potatoes along with courgettes, squash, tomatoes, sweetcorn.

It’s also a great time to sow more vegetables. You can get beetroot, carrots, courgettes, French beans, lettuce, marrows, pumpkins, runner beans, pak choi, peas, radish, sweetcorn and turnips into the ground.

Fruit

June in the fruit garden is all about pruning! Keeping your fruit in check now will make for bumper harvests down the line. Start by pruning plum and cherry trees. You should also prune soft fruits such as gooseberries and red and white currants. Although fruit trees naturally shed during the month (otherwise known as the June drop) you should try give them an extra thinning- out for extra help. A good guide is to take one extra piece of fruit per cluster.

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Moving House ❱ BY VICKY SENKEY-DUNN

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With the housing market finally back on track, many people are choosing to move house

f this is something you have been considering then now seems to be a good time with demand rising.

For most people the first port of call is their lender or a financial adviser. Find out what your total cost will be and by this I don’t just mean your new mortgage payments and arrangement fees but also stamp duty, conveyancing and removals.

Once you have all of your numbers worked out and your new mortgage agreement in principle from your lender then it is time to consult your local estate agents for marketing advice and valuations. You can check the average prices in your area using Rightmove or Zoopla as a starting point but local agents will have a better idea of this than national websites. Simply Property’s Karen Elvin has this to say about choosing the right agent: “Always make sure you speak to 2 or 3 agents and try to arrive at a valuation that is somewhere in the middle of them. Beware of any agent that comes in massively high as marketing your property at that price will not help you at all. By arriving at a realistic asking price you are far more likely to get people through the door and the offers coming in more quickly.”

Once you have decided on your estate agent and negotiated your terms and fees then it is time to prepare your home for sale. Make any necessary repairs or gain quotes for repairs to pass on. Most people like to do a quick paint touch up and while this is not necessary, if you do then make sure you use neutral tones to appeal to a larger section of buyers. In order to get the most out of your viewing make sure kerb appeal, that is, how your home looks from the outside, is high. It might be that your front door needs a fresh coat of paint or your front garden or drive need a really good tidy. Giving a good first impression is crucial.

Once you receive an offer for your home, provided it is not the full asking price (which is generally not the case) then you have a decision to make as to whether or not to accept it. If your home has just gone on the market then you can afford to take your time. It is worth remembering that the price being offered is sometimes not as important as the position that the buyer is in – are they a cash buyer, do they have a property to sell, are they in a chain and if so how big? All of these will play a part in deciding who you sell to.

Once you have accepted an offer you are happy with the next step is Conveyancing. Conveyancing is the legal process involving the transfer of property ownership titles from one person to another. This can be done either by a solicitor (all are qualified to do this work, although it pays to hire a licenced conveyancer. As with

“Always make sure you speak to 2 or 3 agents and try to arrive at a valuation that is somewhere in the middle of them. Beware of any agent that comes in massively high as marketing your property at that price will not help you at all.”

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When all of this is in hand you need to prepare to move out. Start by deciding if you are going to hire a removal firm or move yourself. If you want to hire a removal firm then start by finding your local removal firms and contacting them for quotes. Remember to check what their insurance covers in the case of loss or breakages. Even the best firms have the occasional accident! If you are moving yourself then investigate van hire and who will be around to help you on your moving day (all help welcome!!). Source some boxes (your removal firm may be able to provide these) to begin packing and consider designating a room (perhaps the garage or spare room) to put your pre-packed items into ready for moving day.

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Motoring

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Start/Stop is fitted as standard across the range, together with Bluetooth hands-free communication and wireless music playing, plus City Safety autobraking technology and the V40’s world-first pedestrian airbag. The Cross Country is also the only car in its class to be available with Pedestrian Detection technology.

It has a more rugged style than the standard V40, and is distinct to the sports styling of the R-Design model. It features a number of unique details which include: silver roof rails; contrasting front bumper, honeycomb mesh grille and upright day-running lights; sculpted sills and contrasting rear bumper with integrated skid plate.

“Put simply, the V40 delivers unprecedented choice in the premium hatchback sector without compromise. It’s a great car; not the cheapest – but you get what you pay for - usually.”

In D2 SE Powershift guise, the 1560cc, fourcylinder, eight valve, oil-burner delivers 113bhp, with 62mph from standstill arriving in a conservative 12.1 seconds. However, the relatively wide car is planted well on the road and takes corners with little body lean. The diesel rattle is barely noticeable, even on start up, and the seats are ultra supportive on long commutes.

The V40 provides enough space for four-up, or five if you have two adults in the front and three small children in the rear on booster seats. The boot, although not massive, is decent enough to shove in everything a young family might need – from a week’s worth of shopping to a couple of baby buggies and all the gear that goes with young kids.

Of course, safety is never an issue with Volvo - and the V40 is no different. It is one of the safest cars in its class, having achieved high scores recorded by EuroNCAP in crash tests.

And, as you might expect with a diesel turbo, the £24,805 D2 Cross Country SE Powershift is an efficient motor. On average it can return up to 68.9mpg, so it certainly endorses Volvo’s thinking that it “offers the solution for drivers who want a premium vehicle experience with low emissions and low running costs, but who don’t want to sacrifice equipment, styling or safety features”.

Put simply, the V40 delivers unprecedented choice in the premium hatchback sector without compromise. It’s a great car; not the cheapest – but you get what you pay for - usually.

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What’s on

Entertainment Guide Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) ( 9yrs to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm – 10pm Table Tennis coaching available at Castle Sports Complex, Spalding, T: 01775 760163, E: admin@spaldingtabletennisleague.co.uk, www.spaldingtabletennisleague.co.uk 8.00pm - Zumba, Gedney Victory Hall, T: 07595 597023 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance, T: 077393 60370 Thursday 9am – 11am, Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am Zumba Fitness, The Vista, Spalding, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.15am Children’s Yoga Class (term time), Moose Hall, Love Lane, E: yogadawn@hotmail.co.uk, T: 07906 441273 10am Pop Tots, St Thomas road Methodist Church, Spalding. T: 07557945546.

10.00am Musical Minis, Hazel Morgan, Hazel@musicalminis.co.uk 07752270700 10.30am – 11.30, a Mothers & Toddlers, term time only, Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington Road, Spalding, T: 01775 248086 10.30am – 12.30pm, Spalding & District Branch Parkinsons UK, Third Thursday of each month, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Knight Street, Pinchbeck, Tel 01775 766217 2.00pm -4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 0775 7657510 or 01522 585580 6-9pm Youth Club 11-16 Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 6-15pm - 7-30pm Yoga for beginners, Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. Nikki 07935250114. www.spaldingyoga.co.uk Mixed ability 7-45pm - 9-00pm, Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street. Nikki 07935250114. www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 6.45pm - Zumba, Gedney George Farmer Academy, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@aircadets.org, 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings.

7pm -8pm Zumba with Becky, St Thomas road Methodist Church, £3. T: 07557945546.

7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372

Friday 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10am - 1pm Beginners Machine Sewing, The Sewing 10am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping.

0844 578 1015 or email sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, www. musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. 0844 578 1015 or email sarah@musicbugs. co.uk, www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.00am Indoor bowls & coffee, Park Court Community room, Weston. T: 01522 585580 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding 2.00pm Seated Salsa, Lyndis Walk community centre, Holbeach, T: 01522 585580 or 07814165146 4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.45-6.45 Pilates with Lorraine, Pinchbeck 07741 492 729 7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs).

Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 or kay.temple9@gmail.com 8.30pm - 10.30pm Adult Fencing (14yrs +).

Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178, E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W: custodiansfencingclub.co.uk Saturday 8.45am - 11.00am Junior indoor bowls, Castle Sports Complex, Spalding. T: 01775 714556 9.15am Zumba, Peele Leisure Centre, T: 07595 597023 9.30am – 10.30am Little Warrior Martial Arts, WI Holbeach, 4-11years T: 07925 244817 10.30am -–12noon Multi fighting arts, WI Holbeach, Adults T: 07925244817 10am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding, Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10am – 11am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11am – 12noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.15- 12.15 Little Warriors 4-11 Martial Arts Starts 17th May Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Sunday 10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 or kay.temple9@gmail.com 11am – 12noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230

4 June, NT Live: King Lear 10am & 7pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 7 June, Pinocchio – Hiccup Theatre 1.30pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 7 June - 8 June , Open Days 10.00 -16.00 daily Pinchbeck Community Centre dyble.spaldingmrc@talktalk.net 01406351041 www.spaldingmodelraailwayclub.org.uk 12 June , Abigail’s Party 7.30pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 13 June , Friday Night is Bingo Night

6.30pm for 7pm The Marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck jane.amess@virgin.net 01775 769729 14 June, Pinchbeck Carnival From 12 noon Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck jane.amess@virgin.net 01775 769729 14 June , Beauty and the Beast Ballet 7pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 15 June , Pinchbeck Carnival Sunday Celebrations 10.30am and 12.30pm The Marquee, Rotten Row Playing Field, Pinchbeck jane.amess@virgin.net

01775 769729 20 June, RSC Live: Henry IV Part II 7pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 20 June , Cactus Society 7 for 7-30 Weston Village Hall, Small Drove, PE12 6HU (Near Baytree Garden Centre) caronwood@sky.com 01775 750324 www.spalding.bcss.org.uk 21 June , Totally ’80s 7.30pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 24 June , NT Live: A Small Family Business 7pm

South Holland Centre 01775 764777 26 June - 28 June ,Real to Reel 2pm & 7.30pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777 28 June ,60 70 80’s Disco, 7.30pm, Holbeach United Services Club 01406 423134.

29 June ,Summer Praise 2pm Springfields Festival Gardens 01775 762201 29 June , Wings and wheels Day 10am to 4pm Fenland Airfield Holbeach St Johns PE12 8RQ events@fenlandairfield.co.uk 01406540330 www.fenlandairfield.co.uk SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk |

diary dates

6.00pm-7.00pm Zumba Kids Dance Class (7-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6-7pm every Boot camp circuits Gosberton Village Hall. Tel Zoe: 07921 553849 6pm - 9pm Beginners Machine Sewing, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. jnutstrickland@ yahoo.co.uk 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club, T: 07989 214032 6.30pm - Zumba, Spalding Gleed School, T: 07595 597023 7-9pm English Conversation and Life Skills classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free.

01406 366767 7.00pm – 8.00pm Aerobics, Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach, T: 07944 432 400 7pm – 9pm Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, Wings Meadow Activity Centre, Freiston Road, Boston. PE21 OJH julia.buyukkaraca@ulh.nhs.uk, 01205 446151 7.30-8.30pm Renew class (Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi principles) Surfleet Village Hall. Tel Zoe: 07921 553849 Wednesday 9.30- 12 noon Card Craft Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding 10.00 -11.30am Yoga with relaxation for Beginners, St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T: Viv 07790 469196 10.00am – 12.00 noon Pottery Class, Unique Cottage Farm Studios, T: 01775 766698 10am - 1pm Using a Commercial Pattern, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50’s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.30am – 11.30, Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church in Carrington Road, Spalding, 01775 248086 12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 4.15pm – 5.5pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432 400 6.15pm - Zumba, Cowbit Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 7-9pm English Conversation and Life Skills classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers Free. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. 01406 366767 Free.

7.00pm – 9.00pm Pottery Class, Unique Cottage

clubs, groups & classes

Monday 9.30am - 10.30am Pilates with Lisa, Pinchbeck Library, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 9.30am - 10.45am Yoga, Mindfulness and Relaxation, Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding, T: 07817 623330 10am - 1pm Pattern Cutting, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10. jnutstrickland@yahoo. co.uk 10-10.45, pop tots toddler dance class at the reading rooms, for 1-4 years, £2.50 a class for more info call Becky 07557945546 10.00am Over 50’s Fitness Class, Gedney Hill Village Hall. T: 07595 597023 10.00 -11.30am Yoga with relaxation, Weston village hall. T: Viv 07790 469196.

10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding 10.00am – 12.00noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 4.45pm – 6.15pm Aiming Higher Programme of Dance Classes for young people with disabilities, South Holland Centre, T: 01522 811811 5.45-6.45 Pilates with Anita, Pinchbeck 07741 492 729 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402, www.pilates4everyone.co.uk, Sharpchr@gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Village Hall, T: 07595 597023 Tuesday 9am – 11am, Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am – 11.30am Sunshine Toddler Club, St Norberts Church Hall, T: 01775 714410 9.30am – 10.30am Hoopy Loopy – Hula Hoop Class, Surfleet Village Hall, T: 01775 750133 9.30am - Zumba, WI Hall, T: 07595 597023 2pm to 4.30pm weekly tea dances, St Mary’s Church Hall, Rose Lane, Pinchbeck 01775 680281 2pm – 4pm second and forth Tues of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435 2pm - 4pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5.45pm – 7.15pm Sing South Holland Contemporary Youth Choir, T: 01775 764777 5.50pm 1st Spalding Boys’ Brigade Company, (term time) Spalding Baptist Church, for ages 5 - 18.

T: 01775 725713 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246

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