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Welcome to the April issue Hooray….it will soon be the Easter holidays, I know how many parents look forward to the breaks from school and the rush of a daily morning routine and we’re not far away now. Hopefully as we go into April we will be saying goodbye to the rain, ice and winds of winter and hello to bright and cheerful Spring days.

This month we have been away for a weekend exploring Oxford and the Cotswolds, I love a city break and it’s one area that we’ve never spent much time in and what a gorgeous part of the country it is. If you find yourself in this area make sure you stop off in the picture postcard village of Bourton-on-theWater, it’s a quintessentially British village! In the UK we have so many treasures here that we often overlook.

In this issue we are definitely thinking about all things Easter and Spring! We have teamed up with The Caravan and Camping Club to give you guidance on getting back to nature and starting your caravan or camping journey as well as this they are sharing their top tips for the seasoned caravanner. April is stress awareness month, if you’re feeling more anxious than usual then please check out our guide to reduce stress.

Now is the time to get out into the garden and start work on getting it prepared for the season and finally Tim is test driving the new Ford Kuga.

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NEWS Brothers Organise Race Night in Aid of Age UK Age UK Boston & South Holland were approached last year by twins Robin and Richard Harrison who attended our World Cup event to raise some money by holding a race night for their 65th birthday.

Richard and Robin both Boston born and bred, grew up in Fishtoft and wanted to put something back into the local community. They played football for local teams and are avid Boston United supporters.

The event was held on 11th February at the Conservative Club and was supported by many local businesses, as well as friends and family raising a fantastic £2200. A further £1000 came from Barclays Bank.

Also on the guest list were two former class mates from primary school who were celebrating their 65th birthday on exactly the same day.

The boys also did a collection in the local Matalan store and raised £32. On the night they raised money by a raffle, stand up bingo and auctioned of a Nottingham Forrest signed Football which had been donated.

The money raised will be spent locally. Age UK Boston & South Holland do not send any money to head office or abroad. We will be using a portion of the money to set up a Men’s group in Boston where men can get together for a chat, play games, take part in quizzes, play snooker and darts and various other pursuits and outings that would interest them. If you would be interested in hearing more details of the group please get in touch on 01205 364161 or visit our website www. ageukbsh.org.uk.

Above from the left: Richard Harrison, Barbara (Bee) Marshall, Micky Clayton and Robin Harrison

Surprise gift ensures dogs travel in style Dogs and staff at a South Lincolnshire rescue centre will travel in style thanks to the surprise gift of an eye-catching new van by loyal supporters.

The van, which features photos of two of Jerry Green Dog Rescue’s success stories, was donated by the PawPrint Charitable Trust to celebrate a 20-year association between the two charities.

Jo Hickson, manager at Jerry Green Dog Rescue’s South Lincolnshire Centre in Algarkirk, said: “This donation came right out of the blue. It was a wonderful surprise. PawPrint also offered to pay for signwriting the van and asked me to choose two dogs to feature on the sides of the vehicle.

“Poppy is a beautiful black lurcher who had a tough start in life but now has a fantastic home at the seaside. And terrier Ginny originally came to us as a stray but

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is now flourishing with her loving new adopter. Both dogs are real characters and like to be centre of attention, so they were a natural choice!”

People in South Lincolnshire will have a chance to see the striking images of this lovely duo as the van will be used for bringing dogs into rescue care, vet and home visits, picking up gifts of food and bedding, as well as for fundraising events and activities.

Jacqui Bell, CEO at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, said: “PawPrint has been one of our most loyal supporters since 1997 and we are delighted it chose to mark our 20-year association in this generous way. It will make a huge difference at the South Lincolnshire Centre.”

The Peugeot Partner van was purchased from Taylors of Boston and the signwriting was added by Espin Signs of Scunthorpe.

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1940s appeal 2017 Calling all 1940s enthusiasts – how would you like to take part in a spectacular nostalgic event this summer?

A 1940s Weekend is being held at Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens in Spalding on August 12 and 13.

Jointly organised by South Holland District Council and local veterans’ groups, the hugely popular event has previously attracted over 5,000 visitors.

Organisers are currently looking for wartime re-enactors, memorabilia collectors and enthusiasts to play a part in the proceedings.

There will be a chance for people to have their own vintage style stalls and displays.

The event will also feature a spectacular flypast, remembrance parade and live music.

Anyone interested taking part should contact Ayscoughfee Hall on 01775 764555 between 10.30am and 4pm from Wednesday and Sunday or alternatively email museum@ sholland.gov.uk.

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Guiding Book - Memories of 2nd Spalding Guide Company 1941 - 1965 A book of bygone stories from a Girl Guiding group in Spalding has been launched thanks to help from generous South Holland Councillors.

The book, titled ‘Memories of 2nd Spalding Guide Company 1941 – 1965’ has been produced

by District Guiding Commissioners

Bridget Scase and Jane Amess in tribute to Mary Waters, who was involved with the Guiding movement for 76 years having first joined in 1937.

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Newton, Elizabeth Sneath, James Avery, Harry Drury and Gary Porter through their designated ward budgets.

Jane said: “After Mary’s death in 2014 a series of log books for the 2nd Spalding Guides which covered the years 1941 to 1965 were found in her possession.

“Mary does not feature too much in the books but we felt that the lovely stories, drawings and photographs about Guide life in those years should be shared.

“We would like to thank everyone who helped us produce the book and the councillors who generously supported us.”

The book is on sale for £8 with a donation given to The Johnson Community Hospital League of Friends, (as Mary was on their committee for many years). If anyone would like to purchase a book, please contact Bridget 01775 760118 or Jane 01775 769729

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Jobs advice on offer Looking for a job in South Holland? Then come along to a free event in Spalding happening soon.

The South Holland Jobs Fair takes place on Tuesday, April 4 and offers visitors the chance to speak to over 30 employers and training providers from a range of industries who are currently recruiting in the district.

The popular annual event is being held at the South Holland Centre in Market Place between 10am - 2pm and is organised by South Holland District Council’s Economic Development Team in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions.

Representatives from several sectors including the food industry will be on hand to discuss current vacancies as well as offering information about a wide range of jobs.

Visitors can get career advice and learn about the skills needed for different roles.

Helpful hints will also be offered to anyone who is thinking of starting their own business or looking to benefit from training and development opportunities.

Cllr Nick Worth, portfolio holder for economic development, said: “The Jobs Fair has been running for seven years now and is widely recognised as a very helpful event – last year around 400 people attended and we received plenty of positive feedback.

“As usual there will be a wealth of advice

and information for anyone looking for work or who wants to learn more about different careers and opportunities.”

For more information about the South Holland Jobs Fair contact 01775 764895 or email economicdevelopment@sholland. gov.uk.

Bag it and Bin it!

Irresponsible dog owners are being reminded to ‘Bag it Bin it’ as part of a new campaign launched by South Holland District Council.

The authority’s Dog Warden Rachel Thompson has been provided with stencil signs and spray cans and will be spraying temporary brightly-coloured ‘Bag it Bin it’ logos on paths in areas across the district that have received high reports of dog fouling. This is in addition to her normal patrols.

The initial focus will be on paths and passageways near schools and other community areas.

The campaign is being promoted through new signs and stickers, helping to raise awareness of the importance of bagging dog poo and putting it in bins.

Cllr Anthony Casson, the council’s portfolio holder for public protection, said: “The issue of dog fouling in the district concerns residents and is something we are looking to tackle.

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awareness of the need for dog owners to act responsibly and properly dispose of their pet’s mess.

“The message sprayed on pavements looks striking and shows we are taking action. We hope that together with the signs and stickers it will persuade irresponsible dog owners to change their habits.

“Similar schemes have worked in other areas, with councils finding that sprayed messages on pavements shames irresponsible owners and leads to a reduction in fouling.”

South Holland District Council would like to remind residents that anyone who does not clear up their dog’s mess may be committing an offence under the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and can be liable to a maximum penalty of £1,000.

Dog owners are advised to take plastic bags with them on walks and dispose of them in any red dog bin or refuse bin.

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Ayscoughfee Aviation Flying fanatics will be in their element at a series of events at Ayscoughfee Hall over the coming months.

On the last Sunday of each month between April and September, the historic Spalding venue is hosting an aviation-themed talk by a special guest.

Each event is limited to 40 people only, so anyone interested in attending is advised to book early to avoid missing out.

The events kick off on Sunday, April 30 with Peter Hardy from the National Memorial Arboretum presenting ‘A world Class Centre of Remembrance’.

Peter is a long standing volunteer guide at the National Memorial Arboretum and will outline the history and development of the site and provide a visual tour of some of the memorials, explaining the symbolism and stories behind them.

Sunday, May 28 sees Alan Taylor and Syd Marshall return to speak about the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Their session will focus on the flight’s formation and subsequent history.

On Sunday, June 25 Anthony Knight from the Typhoon Entente Cordiale Trust will give a talk on the history of the Hawker Typhoon aircraft.

The plane is a forgotten hero of World War Two and Anthony will focus on its technology, design and exciting stories of its pilots.

On Sunday, July 30 Professor Trevor Kerry presents ‘The Falgate Talk’. Donald Falgate was a Grimsby man who quickly volunteered for service in World War Two.

He joined an Australian squadron based at Waddington and was a bomb aimer, and a master bomber. Despite this hazardous role, he survived a complete tour of duty and then went on to forge a peace-time career in the RAF. Kev Rumens will talk about his career as a Modern Day Bomber Pilot on Sunday, August 27. Kev has flown the Vulcan XH558 as well as Tornados and he may also touch on his commercial flying of the Dreamliner.

On Sunday, September 24 Alastair Goodrum will focus on ‘Women in Aviation’.

His talk will feature a selection of female aeronauts who have made significant contributions to the world of aviation during the past 200 years.

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T MEDICAL Beechfield Medical Centre ........................01775 724088 Munro Medical Centre ...............................01775 715 999 Pennygate Health Surgery. ..........................01775 710133 Johnson Hospital ............................................01775 652000 Pilgrim Hospital...............................................01205 364801 Peterborough City Hospital ........................01733 678000 NHS Direct ............................................................... 0845 4647

ENTERTAINMENT South Holland Centre....................................01775 764777 Springfields Events Centre ..........................01775 713253

DENTISTS Crescent Dental Practice .............................01775 723051 DJ Trawford, JS Shorrock & Ass .................01775 724756 Ernevale House................................................01775 723191 Fen House ..........................................................01775 640477 Mr Singh .............................................................01775 760364

VETS Riverside Veterinary Surgery .....................01775 723066 Alder Veterinary Surgery .............................01775 766646 Vet Savers..........................................................01775 724333

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

UTILITIES Electricity Emergency ..................................... 0800 404090 Gas Emergency .................................................. 0800 111999

GENERAL Spalding Police Station ................................01775 722233 South Holland District Council ..................01775 761161 Post Office.........................................................01775 714424 Citizens Advice ................................................03444 111444 Samaritans ........................................................01733 312727 Childline .................................................................... 0800 1111 Spalding Library .............................................01522 782010 Registration of Births, Deaths & Marriages .......................................01522 782244

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he success of the newly opened library in Holbeach, creating a genuine service hub with the post office and pharmacy like most things takes time to negotiate and plan, but this has certainly paid off.

When I first contacted Lincolnshire Co-operative over two years ago, I was impressed with their willingness to work with the local community and find innovative solutions to entice more people into their store and increase footfall on the High Street. What we see is a modern facility which is easily accessible with parking and a bus stop outside. A friendly and welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to look round the facility and go into the library section which they may have felt uncomfortable about before. Holbeach library has seen just short of 100 new members in the first two weeks which is outstanding. A lot can be learnt about the future of our High Streets right here.

The downside is that it has left a hole in the middle of the High Street, both ends look good but to be fair the middle looks a mess.In reality these two particular shops will probably be filled quite quickly, but the rest is a bigger challenge. I have recently been in conversation with both the District and County Council about the regeneration challenge. As most of this area is a conservation area and identified by Heritage Lincolnshire as a ‘Heritage at Risk’ area, conversations have been had between the County Council and Historic England about applying to become a Heritage Action Zone. The District Council would need to apply for this but would have many benefits for the town.

Historic England work with local partners and will focus their help and resources on places such as Holbeach, to bring them to life, focussing on sustainable economic development, regeneration and community life. A Heritage Action Zone approach will harness Historic England’s expertise and resources to help. There is also the potential to role this out in other towns as well, but I will be putting this at the top of my priority list over the coming months as there is the opportunity here to harness specialist

expertise, finance and monies from 106 agreements to make a real difference.

There has been much debate about unitary authorities over the last month or so. Unitary Councils put simply provide all the services that our County and District Councils currently provide. There are currently 55 unitary authorities in the U.K. with populations ranging from 40,000 – 500,000.

There are clearly savings to be made simply by reducing the number of chief executives, management teams and councillors. There would however have to be some evening of Council tax as currently some Districts charge far more than others, so there would be winners and losers. You would not want them to be too large, so that they remain locally accountable. My own belief is that one unitary for the County is simply too big and would effectively replace the County Council by another name. This is unlikely to have the support of government or District Councils. You then have the options of two or three covering the historic County of Lincolnshire, which I suspect would be more amenable to most. Will it happen? If I was abetting man I would say yes, mainly because County Council finances will be unsustainable in another three to four years and will therefore force the issue. Some may remember the old Holland with Boston County Council – what goes round, comes round!

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Complimentary home made crusty bread and water are served with every evening meal, and we also have a separate menu for vegetarians. Vegans are also catered for.

“Complimentary home made crusty bread is served with every a la carte meal” Of course, if you would like to pop in for a pint and a sandwich at lunchtime, we cater for that too. You will always be greeted by our friendly staff and made to feel welcome. Our customers tell us they are so pleased there is finally a really good place to eat in the Spalding area, and we think you will be too.

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Surroundings lovely. Would definitely go again and try Sunday lunch.

TRIPADVISOR, FEB 2017 The popularity of this restaurant continues to grow as more people hear about it so I struggled to get a table (to be fair it is the season where everyone goes out for a special Christmas meal) but thankfully they managed to squeeze me in for Sunday lunch.

Yes it was very busy - however that didn’t stop us from getting great service from the staff.

I started with the Ham Hock Tureen, which I ordered because I enjoyed it so much last time I was here. For my main I had some really good rib of beef - I was surprised when I was asked how I would like it. I am used to just getting it how it is carved so it was a pleasant surprise to

be able to ask for it medium rare. This was served with a selection of buttered vegetables and home made cauliflower cheese. I am not usually a fan of cauliflower cheese but this has converted me as it had a rich cheddery flavour - not like the bland watery offerings that put me off this dish many years ago.

For dessert I tried the sticky toffee pudding as that felt the most fitting for the weather - proper comfort food.

One thing to note was the great wine suggestions from the staff. I had the tempranillo that they suggested for the beef, it complemented it very well.

The young girls who looked after us were bright and bubbly throughout and made sure we were happy with everything throughout the meal. I look forward to going back in the new year.

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Advice

Have you been treated Unfairly?

If you think a company has broken the law or acted unfairly: You might be able to report them to Trading Standards and or the Financial conduct authority.

What should you report to Trading Standards You should report a company to Trading Standards if, for example: • they misled you into buying their products or services • they sold you unsafe or dangerous items • they didn’t carry out the work properly, for example, their work left your home in a dangerous state • they sold you fake or counterfeit items • they pressured you to buy something you didn’t want to buy • they sold you a car that wasn’t ‘roadworthy’ (it would cause danger if it was on the road) How to report a trader to Trading Standards Call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline and tell them you want to report a trader to Trading Standards. The consumer helpline will assess your problem and pass it on to Trading Standards if it’s appropriate.

Citizens Advice consumer helpline Telephone: 03454 04 05 06 Textphone: 18001 03454 04 05 06 Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Closed on bank holidays.

Calls to the helpline cost up to 9p per minute from a landline. If you’re calling from a mobile, it’ll cost between 3p and 40p per minute - if you have inclusive minutes, it’s the same as calling a landline.

An adviser will answer your call as soon as possible, usually within a few minutes. Once you’re speaking to an adviser your call should

take an average of 8 to 10 minutes.

Be prepared to tell the adviser details of the problem and the company’s name and address.

You can also use an online form or write to the consumer helpline - make sure you mention that you want to report a trader to Trading Standards.

What Trading Standards do Trading Standards will decide whether to investigate your problem. If they do, they might contact you for more information and evidence. Depending on what they find out, they might take action to stop the trader from acting unfairly. For example they might educate the trader about the law or take legal action against them to stop them from trading completely.

Even if Trading Standards don’t contact you, they might use your evidence to take action in the future.

Financial Conduct Authority The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulator for the financial services and consumer credit industry in the UK. It took over the regulation of consumer credit firms from the OFT on 1 April 2014. The FCA’s is aim is to protect consumers, ensure the

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industry remains stable and to promote healthy competition between the providers.

The FCA has rule-making, investigative and enforcement powers which it uses to protect and regulate the industry.

In relation to consumer credit, the FCA authorises and supervises firms who give credit, offer debt or money advice or provide credit reference services. It also keeps a register of all authorised firms.

The FCA cannot intervene in a dispute between a customer and their bank, lender or another authorised provider. These should be taken up with the Financial Ombudsman Scheme. However, the FCA is interested in hearing about cases where a provider appears to have breached its obligations. In such cases, the FCA may fine a provider, suspend or withdraw their authorisation or registration. It also has the power to order compensation to be paid to affected customers, if there is a widespread problem in the market.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS Consumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768 or 0300 500 8082 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm) Switchboard: 020 7066 1000 Complaints against FCA: 020 7066 9870 Website: www.fca.org.uk

Citizens Advice give free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help you solve your problems Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is open at :

Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is also open at the following:

Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XE

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School news

Monkshouse Primary School

Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils…

Do you have exciting news at your school?

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Further to our recent building development, the children are making the most of the new school library at lunchtimes.

The ECO club have been busy revamping their bug hotels in the nature area.

As part of our DT subject this term, Mrs Darker’s year 1 class have been creating homes and shelters with special Lego packs.

This is a much loved activity and allows them to use their imagination.

The children in Reception had a wonderful day at Fineshade Woods in Corby. Dressed in their warm clothes and wellies, they completed the Gruffalo Trail, saw the Gruffalo sculpture and even had story time! A fun day was had by all, especially as the sun shone for them!

As part of their ‘Land Ahoy’ topic, Year 2s have worked hard all term on making the perfect boat for a pirate. They first looked at which materials floated and which sank and then investigated waterproof materials. They

Ayscoughfee Hall School Years 5 and 6 packed their bags and headed north for the first ever school residential trip to Edinburgh. Blessed with fantastic weather and a hotel that surpassed itself with its food, children and staff alike threw themselves into the historic and cultural riches that the city had to offer. All agreed it was an amazing experience and one that was enjoyed by everyone lucky enough to go.

Shrove Tuesday was celebrated with gusto, with several classes making their own pancakes and races in the playground.

There were no casualties, except for the pancakes, but the debris was eaten by seagulls, so nobody minded!

During World Book Week the Juniors took part in an Interhouse Book Quiz and the older children volunteered to read stories to the younger ones in the library at lunch time. Kindergarten and Years 1 and 3 visited Spalding Library where they were made very welcome and enjoyed the chance to look around and take part in book related craft sessions.

We now look forward to our first DT Interhouse competition (design and make a structure from straws strong enough to balance a crème egg!) and Shakespeare Week, when the Juniors will be taking part in a day of workshops based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Wisbech Grammar School Each year the prestigious Sherborne Abbey - renowned for its music - in conjunction with Sherborne School appoints an Organ Scholar, who works under the direction of the Director of Music. The post is open to organists from all over the country and Miles Mclauglan was up against fierce competition.

Having being selected on the strength of his written application, Miles spent the day at Sherborne School at the end of February, where he was interviewed and auditioned by the Director of Music, James Henderson.

When Miles (from Wisbech) takes up this post at the end of August, he will become an integral part of the school community, living within the town and spending term times as a member of the academic Music department staff. The scholarship will enable Miles to focus on developing his skills as a both a soloist and accompanist.

He will assist with training the choir for weekly services in Sherborne Abbey.

Miles’ ambition is to win an organ scholarship at Oxford University in the following academic year.

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Holkham Hall, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk Lavender, various Bird Reserves are all within easy reach and besides these, there is always somewhere to go and something to do. Not forgetting amusements, pubs, restaurants, sea life centre, bowling, theatre and much more. The lively city of Norwich is just over an hour away offering an extravaganza of festivals, shows, football, events and celebrations. Other Norfolk towns with their various interests are also within a short drive. So, with many options of exploring in this corner of the British Isles, the ‘world may be your oyster’, but Norfolk is everyone’s ‘cup of tea’!

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Keeping Safe when Caravan & Camping Family Life Staying safe on the campsite It’s very rare to have an accident or safetyrelated incident on a campsite and we’d like to keep it that way.

Here are a few pointers to help keep you and your family safe while you’re on site.

Carbon monoxide (CO) can kill • Never take a barbecue into a tent, awning, caravan or motorhome. Even a cooling barbecue gives off plenty of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO), which can kill.

• Never use a fuel-burning appliance to heat your tent or awning. Gas and kerosene heaters – unless they are permanently fitted in a caravan or motorhome – should only be used outside.

Stoves and barbecues are designed for cooking not space heating.

• Never run a gas, petrol or diesel-powered generator inside a caravan, motorhome, tent or awning. Make sure fumes from a generator don’t blow into your unit or anyone else’s from outside either.

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when water has been left in the system. If this has frozen and expanded, it may have cracked taps or damaged water heater tanks.

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A bit of time spent on maintenance of your caravan helps to make stress free holidays.

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Calor Gas Recall: An important notice for campers who use CalorLite cylinders: Calor Gas is issuing a product recall with immediate effect on all 6kg CalorLite cylinders made between 2008-2011 inclusive. All such cylinders must be returned to a local CalorLite stockist immediately.

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Left: Some of our Ladies after the Club 10 mile TT Championship race last year including Sarah Bentley (2nd left) – 2016’s Outstanding performance Award winner and organiser of regular ladies only leisure rides .

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and Mark Cavendish started ith Spring here and their careers in similar Summer are fast programmes. approaching there is no Spalding’s own thriving better way to get out into club numbers almost 70 the countryside than on a bike. One of with an age span of 8 to 78. the fastest growing participation sports Founded in May 1927 there in the UK, cycling is a fantastic way of getting and staying fit as well as meeting are plans are being made for different events to mark the like-minded people.

Club’s 90th birthday and It’s not just events like the Tour de we hope that past members France and Olympics – at grass roots reading this will to join us level there is a lot of variety for people of to help celebrate. all ages, sexes and abilities. Increasingly Go Ride session (This picture has been used in the papers before The club focus is people are discovering that commuting or – there is a notification on the membership forms to acknowledge mainly on time trialling – short journeys by bike is both enjoyable photos may be taken and option there to decline. There has only ever and practical especially as many employers individual or team races been 1 person who ticked that box) against the clock, but also support this by offering “Cycle to Work before. enjoys success in other Schemes” and work place changing Why join a club? Some join just to get disciplines, in the Velodrome, on Grass Track, facilities. Others, especially older people, fit. For those planning sponsored rides and at which all of our Go Riders excel, Road prefer Cycle touring – leisurely paced not experienced cyclists joining a club gains racing and Cyclo Cross – a mixture of cycling rides either independently or with access to a massive amount of knowledge and running off road. Some of our current organised groups; to places of interest, and skills which will help make doing the members started their cycling careers in Go multi day tours - Lands End to John Sponsored ride more successful and O’Groats for example and world -wide. For Ride and now ride in National Series and enjoyable.

Championship events while others just like those seeking a more competitive buzz One of our newer members Nicholas Cott joining a club is essential as it is only within to test themselves against the clock, simply join our regular Saturday leisure joined specifically to do that. After losing his a club that the skills rides or take part in our Go Ride mother, Martine Cott, to Cancer in October needed for racing can last year, Nicholas entered the 82 mile Tour programme held twice a month be learnt and developed. of Cambridgeshire to raise money for the Sue at the Rugby Club. The ladies For young people Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough section has grown too with Clubs offer “Go Ride” where Martine was so well looked after in more racing last year than ever - the British Cycling the last few weeks of her life.

Programme designed Our Club website and Facebook for ages 5-16 , in which pages contain information and they learn and develop contact details, notifications of confident bike handling Club runs and Go Ride will appear skills in a safe off road there while our evening season environment – usually starts on 05 April at the Fishermans a sports field. While Arms Pode Hole at 18:45. there is some friendly We look forward to seeing and competition the aim is hearing from you either through to help young people Facebook, at Pode Hole or by using develop their cycling the email enquiry form on our website ability and ultimately www.spaldingcc.org.uk become safer on the roads. If they choose to race then help is available.

Left:Tom Wright The winner of the Best Household names Junior Award last year, racing on road, in like Laura Trott, Vicky Time Trial, Cylco Cross and Grass Track.

Pendleton, Brad Wiggins He came up through Go Ride.

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tress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 and during this annual thirty day period, health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

What you can do to help with stress Be active Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it will reduce some of the emotional intensity that you’re feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you to deal with your problems more calmly.

Take control There’s normally a solution to any problem.

If you remain passive, thinking, ‘I can’t do anything about my problem’, your stress will get worse. That feeling of loss of control is one of the main causes of stress and lack of wellbeing.

The act of taking control is in itself empowering, and it’s a crucial part of finding a solution that satisfies you and not someone else.

Connect with people A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way. If you don’t connect with people, you won’t have support to turn to when you need help The activities we do with friends help us relax. We often have a good laugh with them, which is an excellent stress reliever.

Have some ‘me time’ Here in the UK, we work some of the longest hours in Europe, meaning we often don’t spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.

We all need to take some time for socialising, relaxation or exercise. Try setting aside a couple of nights a week for some quality “me time” away from work. By earmarking those two days, it means you won’t be tempted to work overtime.

Challenge yourself Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, helps to build confidence. This will help you deal with stress.

By continuing to learn, you become more emotionally resilient as a person, it arms

you with knowledge and makes you want to do things rather than be passive, such as watching TV or looking at a screen all the time.”

Avoid unhealthy habits Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping. Men more than women are likely to do this and is called avoidance behaviour. As a rule women are better at seeking support from their social circle.

Over the long term, these crutches won’t solve your problems. They’ll just create new ones. It’s like putting your head in the sand, it might provide temporary relief, but it won’t make the problems disappear. You need to tackle the cause of your stress.

If you don’t have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone to cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.

Try to be positive Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful.

People don’t always appreciate what they have, try to be glass half full instead of glass half empty.

Try writing down three things that went well, or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.

Accept the things you can’t change Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.

If your company is going under and is making redundancies, for example, there’s nothing you can do about it. In a situation like that, you need to focus on the things that you can control, such as getting your CV up to date, looking at cutting monthly expenditure and then looking for a new job.

Help other people Evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, become more resilient.

Helping people who are often in situations worse than yours will help you put your problems into perspective. The more you give, the more resilient and happy you feel.

Work smarter, not harder Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that will make a real difference.

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Celebrity guests, Ice Road Truckers stars Lisa Kelly and Todd Dewey, will be joined by Storage Hunters’ Jesse McClure. They will be taking on a new role of providing main arena commentary as well as meeting fans.

Displays and the stunt shows are always a big attraction and this year there is a host of new entertainment lined-up including appearances by Transformers Characters and Doctor Who’s Daleks.

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Andy Molsom, who was also nominated for the awards in 2013, said: “I am very proud to have been nominated again for this award. It’s a great honour that a patient has thought my care is worthy for this Award of Excellence”.

Cathy Yelf, Chief Executive of the Macular Society, said: “It is clear from his nomination that Mr Molsom works hard to improve the lives of people affected by macular degeneration, with excellence in advice and information. We are extremely grateful for his efforts in Spalding.”

Age-related macular degeneration affects the central vision and is the most common cause of sight loss in the UK. More people are affected as our population ages.

Kathleen Anna Pell, who nominated Mr Molsom for the award, said: “By making sure I had regular examinations on my eyes Mr Molsom quickly noticed the change in my right eye that dry macular had changed to wet macular and arranged treatment without delay.

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South East Lincolnshire Local Plan 2011-2036: Publication Version is being published on 10th April 2017 for a 6 week consultation period that will run until 22nd May 2017 The South East Lincolnshire Local Plan covers the whole of the local authority areas of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council and will guide development and use of land in the area up until 2036.

As we are now at the final stage of plan preparation this consultation will be different to previous ones undertaken in that the comments made must relate to whether the Local Plan is ‘sound’ and complies with legal and procedural requirements. A guidance note will therefore be available to view on our website: southeastlincslocalplan.org, which sets out advice on how to respond.

The Publication Version Local Plan includes sites to be allocated for different types of development, such as housing and employment, in order to meet the area’s needs, as well as identifying those areas of land which must be protected from development - perhaps because of their historic or environmental importance.

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We will also be publishing a number of other documents for consultation including the Policies Map, Sustainability Appraisal, Statement of Consultation as well as other supporting documents.

The documents will be available to view on our website (address opposite), in the area’s libraries, mobile libraries and the council offices in Boston and Spalding, during normal office hours. An online consultation portal will also be available at: southeastlincslocalplan.org/consultation from the 10th April 2017.

Cllr Peter Bedford, chairman of the South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee, said: “We have taken on board the comments you have made so far about how you would like to see Boston Borough and South Holland developed. A lot of work has gone into its production, and it cannot be stressed enough how important this will be in influencing where we build up until 2036.

You now have a final chance to comment on the plan, before it is submitted, to help shape the future for generations to come.”

You can comment on the consultation documents: n Preferably online via our dedicated consultation portal at: southeastlincslocalplan.org/consultation n By emailing a completed comment form (available to download from our website or collect at locations listed to the left) to southeastlincslocalplan@sholland.gov.uk n By post using the comment form to: South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, South Holland District Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XE

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Remove any loose materials, cars, dirt, or stone from your driveway. If your driveway touches any doors or walls, cover them with a tarp or some painter’s tape. This will protect them from any debris that may fly around while you are pressure washing.

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Apply the detergent to your driveway.

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• Do not allow the detergent to dry on your driveway. If you notice that is getting dried out, apply some water to your driveway.

• Do not add bleach to your pressure washer because the bleach may cause damage to the washer.

• Start at the higher end of the driveway and move in the direction that water flows.

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Creating Compost Setting up a compost area is always a good idea. You can recycle your house and garden green waste, and when the compost is finally ready you can add fertility to your soil for free and maybe grow some vegetables?

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Compost can be made in a heap on the ground, but it is more efficient and tidier if you use a compost bin. You can get wooden or plastic bins from garden centres, or a quick internet search for ‘DIY compost bin plans’ will also give you ideas for home made versions.

Composting requires a roughly 50:50 by volume mix of grass, weeds and vegetable peelings (called ‘greens’

in composting speak) which are high in Nitrogen; along with dry paper, straw and card (known as ‘browns’ in composting speak) which are high in Carbon.

Keep a container in the kitchen to collect vegetable peelings and save egg boxes, loo roll inners and other papers to turn into compost. Grass clippings need to be added cautiously and with care – not too many at one time and make sure they’re always mixed in with paper stuff.

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Spring Garden Preparation

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The harsh frost of winter may have left your garden looking limp, lifeless and in need of some attention, so here’s 7 important steps to help you create the perfect spring garden.

Lawn Preparation Throughout March and April, we highly recommend that you rake your lawn vigorously to help remove any moss, leaves and debris.

The build up of moss during Winter may have caused some drainage issues, so ensure that you spike your lawn to help improve its drainage.

Mower blades should be kept fairly high and you should only feed your lawn using nitrogen based fertilizers For more information, read our post on how to create the perfect lawn.

Pruning Early Spring is often the ideal time to prune and deadhead any damaged shrubs. Plants such as Clematis, Hydrangeas and Fuschias, that are expected to flower during mid-summer should

be pruned now. Roses and fruit trees should also be considered, as well as any shrubs that are due to bloom during the winter months too.

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Spring is often the perfect time to stock up on seeds, plants and garden equipment. It’s also the perfect opportunity to divide any perennials that have been growing for several years to ensure that they continue to flower well.

Dig a layer of manure into your beds and borders, to help maintain strong growth. You’ll then need to begin sowing those summerflowering plants such as Lillies, Gladiolus and any hardy annuals.

Preparing your flower beds and borders is another step to creating the perfect garden this spring.

Using well-seasoned manure or compost add a layer to help the soil prepare for planting. You should also hoe the beds quite heavily to soften the soil, but it’s always best to avoid digging them up completely.

Spring Vegetables Many herbs and vegetables can be started during the early days of Spring. We strongly advise that you only plant vegetables outdoors when the weather is completely frost free. In the meantime, keeping them in the greenhouse or under a small polytunnel should be sufficient.

Weeding Weeding should also be high on the agenda over the next few months. Now that the ground is getting warmer, the chances of encountering a pesky weed or two dramatically increases. Arm yourself with a high quality weed killer before they get out of hand.

Cleaning, Staining & Repairing Finally, the first few weeks of Spring are also the perfect time to keep abreast of cleaning and maintaining your outdoor space. Sweep, scrub and pressure wash your patio or driveway, and if you’ve got decking, select a dry day to stain and treat its wooden surface.

Oh, and don’t forget about cleaning your garden tools either. Removing your tools of rust, dust and dirt will not only help to prolong their life expectancy, but they’re also better for the health of your garden. Don’t forget to get any tools sharpened!

Spring is also the ideal opportunity to clean and repair your all weather garden furniture. Whether it’s a gazebo or metal furniture set,

What to Plant in April You can plant gladioli and acidantheras now. If you have any herbaceous perennials then you should thin their roots. Sow hardy annuals in situ and prick off those sown earlier. Remove any dead flowers from narcissus and other spring flowers.

As the weather begins to get a little milder sow new lawn areas, but make sure you protect them from birds. Mow your lawn at medium height.

Plant evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs now.

You should apply mulch to roses and trim over lavender.

Trim all winter-flowering heathers and remove dead flowers from rhododendrons.

Prune early flowering shrubs and cut down hardy fuchsias to soil as new growth appears.

Prune newly planted bush fruits. Use nets to protect flowers on fruit trees from any lingering frost. If the weather is dry then water the newly planted fruits and spray against pests and diseases (do not spray if the trees are in full flower).

If you have a greenhouse then sow seeds of outdoor tomatoes, melon and courgettes. You should space out growing plants and watch for pests and diseases. Bedding plants should be moved into cold frames.

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If you have a vegetable patch then you should start sowing of radish, lettuce, peas and beans. You should also sow your main crop of carrots.

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Carpets-2-U was established in 2013 and are the local Spalding experts when it comes to the supply and fitting of carpets, cushioned floors and designer flooring.

We stock well known brands like Lifestyle Floors, Victoria Carpets, Abingdon Flooring and Crown Floors and deal directly with suppliers so we can offer you some of the most competitive prices around. To see the range for yourself, visit our store today. We are located behind Morrisons supermarket and have free on-site parking.

We provide a truly comprehensive oneto-one service, from guiding you through our range to the uplift and disposal of your old flooring and expert professional fitting. We’ll even help move your furniture if necessary.

Older customers (60+) can benefit from a 10% discount every Wednesday as well as our ‘Home Select’ service where we visit your home to show you samples.

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The new Kuga made light work of the potholes, due to its excellent suspension and well-padded seats.

The only real grumble came from the car’s petrol engine. My Kuga was fitted with the 1.5-litre Ecoboost engine, in four-wheel-drive 182PS guise. It returns 38.2mpg and 171g/km of CO2, and it’s quite noisy when you put your foot down for overtakes. That said; the melodramatics are soon over, and the car is happy to settle into a less raucous cruise when it sees the open road ahead.

Inside, the Kuga’s cabin is cleaner – in the sense that there aren’t as many buttons littering the dashboard. An electronic parking brake has also joined the party.

Ford’s new Sync 3 system is responsible for doing away with many of the switches. It consists of a large touchscreen and comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. It also enables you to control functions using voice instructions.

While it’s really a face-lift, the new Kuga does have some new stuff going on underneath the bonnet, too. There is a new 120PS 1.5-litre TDCi diesel unit with front-wheel-drive, which delivers up to 64.2mpg and 115g/km of CO2. If you prefer more clout, there is a 2.0-litre TDCi engine with 150bhp, and you can choose to have it with all-wheel-drive or frontwheel drive. This variant will return up to 44 | SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk

60.1mpg, while emitting 122g/km of CO2.

If you want even further power, there’s an Intelligent All Wheel Drive version with 180PS. This does 54.3mpg on average and CO2 emissions are135g/km. The 1.5-litre Ecoboost petrol engine stays, and comes in two states of tune – 120PS or 150PS. Finally, as mentioned earlier, the fourwheel-drive 182PS variant of this petrol engine, driven here, returns up to 38.2mpg and emits171g/km of CO2.

All-wheel-drive Kugas, like the one I drove, also include semi-autonomous Perpendicular Parking tech. This helps you to park, without using your hands, in tight spaces alongside other vehicles. I found this particularly useful when trying to park up in a congested area of Warsaw – as you do.

The new Kuga can be bought for £20,845 in entry-level Zetec trim, and the Titanium model is priced from £24,245.

The ST-Line model is on sale from £25,845, while the more luxury oriented Kuga Vignale comes in at £30,745. The Kuga is an affordable car, if bought at the lower end of the range. It comes well equipped and has enough space for a family of four. The car is comfortable and makes mincemeat out of long trips. The six hours I spent travelling from Warsaw to Vilnius would be gruelling for any car, but the new Kuga coped well, and, more importantly I did, too.

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All in all, the new Ford Kuga offers good value for money. It is certainly worth buying or leasing if you need a main car that isn’t too big, yet is large enough to cope with a family of four. In four-wheel-drive guise it also turns into a useful tool for the winter months – something many parents, like me, will find invaluable on frosty school-runs using ice-rink-like rural routes.

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Items For Sale

OLDE WORLDE STYLE METAL TOILET ROLL HOLDER in cream on stand. Barley sugar twist stem, stand on three feet. Unwanted present. £10.00 Contact 01775 680539

DIMPLEX CLUB ELECTRIC STOVE 1-2kw heat or flame effect with fan. 500w x 600hx 320d. instructions, family house clearance item little/not used. £60.00 ono. Contact 01406 380 671.

KILT – MALE, WWII, Cameron. 32” waist 34” Hip. £100.00 Contact 01205 365 961

VAUXHALL CORSA SXI 1.2 Twin port, Silver 5 door, petrol, 2006 65,000 miles, full service history. Recently new clutch fitted. MOT to July 2017. One previous owner £1850.00 ono.

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7FT LONG SOFA AND CUSHIONS – clean, no pet hairs, will need to be collected. £100.00.

Contact 0787 505 9310

BLACKSTONE OF STAMFORD, new Diesel Engine plate (old stock) see image. Sizes are 6 inch long X 3.½ inch wide. This item would be fitted to new or refurbished Diesel Engines, genuine item 2mm thick alloy plate with four fitting holes, this item is a rare and collectable item. £9.50 Contact Brian on Spalding 762085 with answerphone.

STAR WARS FIGURE, first order Storm Trooper with original packaging and blaster.

This Storm Trooper is 18 inch tall and in a very good and unused condition.

The price for this item is £25.00p, for more details contact Brian on Spalding 762085 with answerphone.

CARAVAN AWNING – Dorema Montana 775800cms (size 6) green/ grey. Aluminium quick lock frame, curtains, storm straps. Excellent condition. £280.00 contact 01406 4239445

Stamps FDCs Lutton Church 1971 and Spalding Flower parade 1979. £45.00 Contact 01406 380 671 Oak table and chairs, medium oak refectory (extending) table, with 6 upholstered chairs and 2 carvers. Good condition. Will separate. £400.00 Contact 01406 425105

Mobility four wheel scooter, battery, basket etc. VGC. £300.00. Contact 01775 762 183 Picture/photo frames, various sizes, metal and wood, will separate – offers contact 01775 714479 Aluminium Greenhouse – 6x8 – wooden staging – buyer to dismantle £100.00

ono contact 01406 421 805 Ellis & Lloyd solid glass clock VGC 10” high x 9” length.

Battery operated £10.00. contact 01406 362 392 Full set Of Ladies Hippo Golf Clubs – with callaway woods and pine driver.

Includes powakaddy bag £125.00 ono. Contact 01775 724 852

COAT never been worn. £25.00 ono.

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TOWER 7 LITRE PRESSURE COOKER. Only 2 ½ months old with warranty £20.00 ono.

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AMPEX 7” REEL TO REEL TAPE. 37 Unopened Scotch 5.75” reel to reel tape. 5 unopened - 3 erased. £150.00 the lot. Contact 07564682965

SPALDING HALFPENNY TOKEN from 1794. issued by T.Jennings of Spalding and Holbeach.

This halfpenny is 223 years old, condition is very good, please see enclosed image. The price for this token is £34.00, for more details contact Brian on Spalding 762085 with answerphone.

3 CAT SCARERS These items are new and boxed, unused. the price for all three cat Scarers and fitting are £16.50p.

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LEMON TWO SEATER SOFA and two arm chairs in leather. £150.00. Contact 01775 767 107

2X PUSH HOES, one with discs and original maicers plate – offers. Contact 01775 766 180

Reich Electronic Noseweight Gauge (towbar load control. TLC) £15 Caravan driving mirrors.

Pyramid, “Suck It & See” £9 Wheel Ramp levelling device by Pyramid £7.50 Aquaroll 40 litre plus handle £20 13 Amp House mains Hook Up. £7.50

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Corner Stay power drill adaptor £3 Portable collapsing washing line £5 Contact 07956296968 Spalding Honda 2013 onwards, Full set of Elegance Floor Carpets Part number 08P15T1G-520A For Honda CR-V 2013 onwards plus full boot tray. Cost new, £200.00

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April Entertainment Guide

❖ 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 9.30am Mobilisation For Older People, Gedney Hill Village Hall , T: 07595 597023 10.00am – 1.00pm Pattern Cutting, The Sewing Cafe at Spalding Swimming Club £10. E: jnutstrickland@ yahoo.co.uk 10am until 10.45am Pure stretch HIIT, (High Intercity Interval Training) contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

10.00am-10.45am Pop Tots, toddler dance class at the Reading Rooms, Holbeach for 1-4 years, £2.50 a class for more info call Becky T: 07557945546 10.00am -11.30am Yoga with Relaxation, Weston Village Hall. Call Viv T: 07790 469196.

10.00am – 11.30am Shining Stars Toddler Group, The Lighthouse Church, Haverfield Road, Spalding.

10.00am – 12.00 noon Mums and Tots Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T: 01775 713599 12.30pm - 1.30pm Preschool Gymnastics Group, Spalding Gymnastics Academy, T; 01775 713599 1.00pm -3.00pm and 7.00pm -9.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios. T: 07709 356371 2pm Surfleet Short Mat Bowls Surfleet Village Hall Tel: Colin 01775 681214 or George 01775 680605 2.00pm – 4.00pm Kurling, St Norberts Church, T: 01775 761912 3.30pm-4.30pm, Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849 5.45pm - 6.45pm Pilates with Anita, Pinchbeck T: 07741 492 729 Monday Evening Boston Wheelers cycling club - Wheelers beginners bike rides. Meet at Hammer & Pincers.Contact Debbie Winrow via the Facebook page for further info.

7.00pm - 7.45pm puppy/beginners, 7.45-8.30pm intermediate, 8.30-9.15pm advanced. Umbrella.

Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971393832 7.30pm Pilates, Weston Hills Village Hall, T: 07966 371402, W: www.pilates4everyone.co.uk, E: Sharpchr@gmail.com 7.45pm - Aerobics, Gedney Hill Village Hall, T: 07595 597023

❖ TUESDAY

9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad Lane Moulton, T : 01406 371312 9.30am – 10.30am Hoopy Loopy - Hula Hoop Class, Surfleet Village Hall, T: 01775 750133 9.30am Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach T: 07595 597023 9.30am until 10am HIIT, (High Intercity Interval Training) contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

10.00am - 12.00pm and 1.00pm - 3.00pm Pottery Classes Unique Cottage Studios T.07709 356371 10am until 11am . Tai Chi contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

diary dates

2.00pm – 4.00pm Spalding Music Club, second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Spalding Music Club, Ivo Day Centre, T: 01775 723435 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode

Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 4.30pm until 6pm Safeplaces, (mental health meeting group) On the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Focus Club, (day care club supporting those with early onset Dementia). contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

5pm- 6pm Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-Do School – Junior beginners. Castle Sports Complex Albion Street ceegeefitta@gmail.com Carl - 07786 444292 www. mftkd.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 5.50pm to 7.30pm Girls and Boy’s Brigade at Spalding Baptist Church, Swan Street. BB 01775 725713, GB 01775 711135.

6.00pm – 7.00pm New Beginner Linedance Holbeach United Service Club T: 01406 540367 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 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 6.00pm – 9.00pm Beginners Machine Sewing, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10.

E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 6pm-7.30pm Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-Do School All other Students Including Adult Beginners Castle Sports Complex Albion Street ceegeefitta@gmail. com Carl - 07786 444292 www.mftkd.co.uk 6.30pm - 7.30pm Static Bike Training with Spalding Cycling Club, T: 07989 214032 6.30pm - Zumba, Definitions Gym, T: 07595 597023 7.00pm - 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free. T: 01406 366767 7.00pm – 8.00pm Aerobics, Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach, T: 07944 432400 7.00pm – 9.00pm Lymphoma, Myeloma and Leukemia Support Group, first Tuesday of every month, Wings Meadow Activity Centre, Freiston Road, Boston. PE21 OJH E: julia.buyukkaraca@ulh.nhs.uk, T: 01205 446151 7.30pm Spalding and District Stamp Club, Fourth Tuesday of the month and at the Fraiser Room, Gosberton Road, Surfleet. T: 01775 762661 7.30-8.30pm Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Surfleet Village Hall. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849

❖ WEDNESDAY

9.30am- 12.00 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.

10.00am -11.30am Yoga with relaxation, St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding.

T: Viv 07790 469196 10.00am – 1.00pm Using a Commercial Pattern, The Sewing Cafe, at Spalding Swimming Club £10.

E: jnutstrickland@yahoo.co.uk 10.00am – 12.00 noon Over 50s Badminton Club,

1 APRIL

6 APRIL

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

NT Live: Twelfth Night 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

2 APRIL Easter Fair 2pm – 4pm at Pinchbeck Village Hall on Sunday 2nd April in aid of Dogs Trust

U3A Monthly Meeting, Doors open from 1.30pm, Surfleet Village Hall, Surfleet PE11 4BW, 01775 766504, www: u3asites.org.uk/spalding

5 APRIL

8 APRIL

The Hut People, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

CBeebies stars in: The Bad Guys, 2.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

6 APRIL

11 APRIL

East Elloe Lions Club -Fashion Show, 7.30pm Sutton St James Village Hall Tickets £6 contact 01406 362832 / 259134

Royal Opera House Ballet: Jewels, 7.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

6 APRIL

14 APRIL - 17 APRIL Easter Bunny Hunt 10.00 - 4.30

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Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.00am - 11.30am Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY, T: 01775 527516.

12.00noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 1.30pm – 3.30pm Dementia Café, Tonic Health, Spalding. 01775 725059 1.30pm until 3.30pm Movement 4Memory, (drop in dementia cafe), contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

2.00pm – 4.00pm – Short Mat Bowls, Holbeach Community Centre. Fishpond Lane Holbeach. PE12 7DQ, 07966 527070 2pm Spalding & District Stamp Club. Meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Fraiser Room, Gosberton Road, Surfleet (next to the church).

T: 01775 762661 2pm – 4:30pm Weeky Tea Dances, Surfleet Village Hall T: 01775 680281 4.15pm – 5.15pm Mini Tennis Training (4-9 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.45pm – Intense Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023.

6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 6pm until 6.30pm HIIT, (High Intercity Interval Training) contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

6.30pm - 7.15pm Puppy/beginners, 7.15pm 8.00pm Intermediate 1, 8.00pm -8.45pm Intermediate 2, 8.45pm - 9.30pm advanced. Grammar School. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971393832.

6.30 to 8.00pm, Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon Do The Peele Leisure Centre, 84 Little London Road,Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. PE12 9LF 01553 841880 (Office) 07771644460 (Mobile) mark@mftkd.co.uk (email) 6.30pm – 10.00pm - Holbeach radio controlled model car club, Holbeach Community Centre, 07786245490, www.holbeachrcmodelcarclub.co.uk 6.45pm until 7.30pm. Pure Stretch contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059.

7-8pm Soccercise (Aerobics with footballs, for ladies), Carter’s Park, Holbeach. Starts 6 July. Tel: Holly 07800 566058 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings.

7.00pm – 9.00pm English Conversation and Life Skills, Classes for New Arrival / Migrant Workers. Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Free. T: 01406 366767.

7.30pm – 9.00pm Spalding Marching Ambassadors, (term time) (9 to 21yrs) learn to play drum & trumpet. United Reform Church, Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, T: 01775 723087, E: jim-bright@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm – 10.00pm 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

9.00am – 11.00am Moulton Tots & Carers, Broad

Lane Moulton, T: 01406 371312 9.15am Zumba Fitness, Definitions Gym, T: 07595 597023 10.00am Pop Tots, St Thomas Road Methodist Church, Spalding. T: 07557 945546.

10.00am Musical Minis, Hazel Morgan, E: Hazel@musicalminis.co.uk T: 07752 270700 10.00am - 11.30am Mothers & Toddlers, Term time only at Clavary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY T: 01775 527516.

10.30am – 12.30pm Spalding & District Branch Parkinsons UK, Third Thursday of each month, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Knight Street, Pinchbeck, T: 01775 766217 11.00am – 1.00pm – Creative Class for Dementia Sufferers, Tonic Health, Spalding. 01775 725059 1pm until 2.30pm. Gentle movement and relaxation Yoga. contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059 2.00pm - 4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 07757 657510 5.45pm-6.45pm Pilates with Lorraine, Bear Lane, Pinchbeck, T: 07741 492729 6.00pm – 9.00pm 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. T: Nikki 07935250114.

W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 6.30 - 8pm Yoga with Relaxation BWY. St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T 07790 469196 6.45pm Zumba, WI Hall, Holbeach, T: 07595 597023 W: www.spaldingyoga.co.uk 7.00pm - 8.00pm Puppy/ Beginners, 8.00pm – 9.00pm Intermediate. Grammar School. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971393832.

7.00pm Cancer Support Group, St. Barnabas, T: 01406 359919 7.30- 9.30pm every Thursday Sept- May Choral singing with South Holland Singers.No auditions. St Paul’s School,Queens Rd,Spalding Tel.01775 761106 7.45pm – 9.00pm Yoga (mixed abilities), Spalding Yoga at the Umbrella Westlode Street.

T: Nikki 07935250114.

9.00pm – 10.00pm Water Polo Club, Castle Sports Complex, T: 07584 034372

❖ FRIDAY

9.15am - Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023 9.30am until 10am HIIT, (High Intercity Interval Training) contact Tonic Health for more information on 01775 725059 10.00am -3.00pm Flower Painting Watercolour Workshops, The Lincolnshire Gallery, T: 01945 870411 10.00am Music Bugs, Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: www.musicbugs.co.uk 10.45am Music Bugs, St Norberts Community Centre, Spalding. T: 0844 578 1015 E: sarah@musicbugs.co.uk, W: 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.

4.00pm – 5.00pm Tennis Training (5-8 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 5.15pm – 6.15pm Tennis Training (11-16 Years),

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Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7.00pm - 9.30pm Holbeach Air Training Corps, Church Street, Holbeach,oc.2430@aircadets.org, T: 01406 422883 Wednesday & Friday Evenings.

7.00pm - 8.30pm Junior Fencing (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm Bingo, Sutterton village Hall, Park Avenue, Sutterton T: 01205 460459 7.30pm - 8.45pm Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: 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 9.00am - 9.45am Puppy/ Beginners, 9.50am - 10.35am Intermediate 1, 10.40am-11.25am Intermediate 2, 11.30am-12.15pm 9-10am, Girls Football (under 12s) Glen Park, Surfleet.

Tel: Holly 07800 566058 9.15am-10.15am Freestyle Dance Class (4-7 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T: 07545 146086 10.30am-11.30am Freestyle Dance Class (8-12 Years), St John’s Church Hall, T:07545 146086 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 –12.00 noon Multi fighting arts, WI Holbeach, Adults T: 07925244817 10.00am – 11.15am Junior Golf Coaching, Spalding Golf Club, T: 01775 680474 10.00am – 11.00am Tennis Training, (9 -12 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.00am – 12.00noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 11.15am - 12.15am Little Warriors 4-11 Martial Arts, Long Sutton Market House, 9 Market Street, Long Sutton PE12 9DD. Intermediate 3, 12.15-1.00pm Advanced. Pinchbeck Village Hall. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971393832

❖ SUNDAY

10.30am - 12noon Family Taekwondo, Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 760190 E: kay.temple9@gmail.com 11.00am – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (11-14 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 7-8:30pm Jive Dance Class, Perfect for beginners or improvers. Great exercise, learn a new skill. Two left feet very welcome. The Curlew Centre, Sutton Bridge. £4 per person. Contact: 07767 149167

Gooderstone Water Gardens coral@sunnycottage.plus. com Tel: 07730 551945 www. gooderstonewatergardens.co.uk

01775 764777 Stacey Kent, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

St.Mary’s Church Sutterton PE20 2JH, janicedespicht@btconnect.com, 01205460590 suttertonparishchurch. co.uk

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21 APRIL - 23 APRIL

26 APRIL

Easter Egg Hunt 10-3pm Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB 01406 373237 www. moultonwindmill.co.uk

Mill Quilters Quilt Show 2017, 10-4pm each day, Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB, 01406 373237, www.moultonwindmill.co.uk

Disco Inferno, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

17 APRIL

22 APRIL - 29 APRIL

Easter Monday - Bank Holiday 10-4pm (last tour of day 3pm) Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB 01406 373237 www.moultonwindmill.co.uk

Into The Woods 7.30pm, Blackfriars Theatre & Arts Centre secretary@bosmusicaltheatregroup.org. uk www.bosmusicaltheatregroup.org.uk

20 APRIL

22 APRIL - 1 MAY

NT Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, 7pm, South Holland Centre,

Flower Festival Theme Scarecrows go Travelling,10.30am to 5.30pm daily,

21 APRIL

28 APRIL Funhouse Comedy Club, 8.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

30 APRIL Gift and Craft Fair 10-4pm, Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton PE12 6QB 01406 373237 www. moultonwindmill.co.uk

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