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Welcome to the August issue All I can say is WOW! What an amazing few weeks of weather and football July has given us. We may not have brought the trophy home but we sure know how to celebrate and get behind our team. It has been lovely watching my son start to show an interest in sport, whilst he didn’t really understand what was going on he certainly got caught up in the mood and was shouting ‘goal’ or ‘England’ regularly! We have all been able to enjoy the outdoors with the beautiful weather we have had, I’m not sure the gardens are enjoying it too much as mine currently looks very brown instead of green. All too soon it will change I’m sure. Back to the issue in hand….August! The last weeks of the school holidays before we embark on a new term and year for students and teachers alike. There’s still plenty of time to get out and enjoy your break, so make the most of it. In this issue we are looking at eye-care, looking after your ears, we have a seasonal food & drink special with some yummy recipes, our Home & Property feature this month is all about fencing and Tim test drives the Hyundai i30 N.

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Focused changes to South East Lincolnshire Local Plan open for consultation The South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee has agreed a number of modifications to its Local Plan, which are now being opened up for public consultation. The council is seeking views, solely on the changes made following the examination hearing sessions, through a six-week public consultation, running from 16 July to 28 August 2018. The new Local Plan for South East Lincolnshire (covering the areas of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council) has been prepared to guide development and use of land in the area up until 2036. The 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 areas of land which must be protected from development. It also covers a wide range of other planning policies which, once adopted, can be used to judge planning applications. All of the documents published for consultation will be available to view online from July 12 at www.southeastlincslocalplan.org/proposed-mainmodifications, in public libraries and mobile libraries and at the council offices in Boston and Spalding during normal office hours. You can comment on the consultation documents in the following ways: • By emailing a completed comment form (available to download from the website or can be collected at locations listed above) to: programme. officer@southeastlincslocalplan.org

• By posting a completed comment form to: Elaine Henton, The Programme Officer, South East Lincolnshire Local Plan, Boston Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston, PE21 8QR Comments must be received by 5pm on August 28. If you have commented during previous consultations it is not necessary to repeat those comments this time around as they have already been considered in reaching this stage. All ‘duly made’ comments received will be submitted to the Planning Inspectors for their consideration. For further information, please contact the Programme Officer, Elaine Henton at programme. officer@southeastlincslocalplan.org or telephone: 01205 314385 or 07976 589885.

Lincolnshire NHS Trust signs Armed Forces Covenant on Reserves Day Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) signed the Armed Forces Covenant recently to pledge its support to the Armed Forces community. Organised to coincide with Reserves Day, the signing took place at the trust’s headquarters in Waterside South, Lincoln, and saw Chair Elaine Baylis QPM sign the Covenant alongside Lieutenant Colonel Mary Read, Commanding Officer of 254 Medical Regiment, representing the Ministry of Defence (MOD). LCHS recognises the value of serving personnel, both regular and reserve, veterans and Cadet Force adult volunteers, understanding the skills they learn through their volunteering can be transferred back in to the civilian work place. Mrs Baylis explained: “As both an employer and as an organisation which plays an active role in delivering healthcare to military families across the

whole county, we are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant. “We hope that by doing so, we are able to continue to strengthen our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and make a positive contribution to Lincolnshire’s rich military heritage.” The trust has recently been awarded a Bronze Employer Recognition Scheme Award for supporting those who serve as part of the Armed Forces community. Armed Forces Champions are also working to raise awareness of the organisation’s work with the military and how they support those who give up their free-time to serve our country. To find out more about the Armed Forces Covenant visit www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk Search for the Ministry of Defence’s ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ online to learn more about achieving Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards.

BBQ Night Raises funds for PHAB Spalding Classic Car Club hosted a social evening and barbeque on behalf of South Holland PHAB club at Fenland Airfield. Over 50 members of PHAB enjoyed glorious sunshine, plus various activities including a raffle that benefitted their club by £244. Added to proceeds from the classic car club’s annual run, organised by Barry and Liz Aistrup, made a total donation to PHAB of £991.25 including the evening’s sponsorship. Spalding Classic Car Club’s committee member and PHAB supporter Jenny Overson presented PHAB’s Andrew Inkley with a cheque towards their minibus fund during the evening, overlooked by some of the PHAB members.

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News Essential maintenance on South Holland Centre in Spalding Essential maintenance with a specialist contractor has begun on the structure and external fabric of the South Holland Centre in Spalding, with the centre and its busy summer schedule remaining open throughout the process. The work, which is expected to finish in early October 2018, will see the erection of external scaffolding to carry out updates on areas of the building in order to prolong the lifecycle of the building. This includes work on the glazed wall curtain, the clock tower, and fixings. The South Holland Centre will remain open as usual during the maintenance and working with the contractors the council are ensuring that there will be minimal disruption to users and to the wider town centre. Nick Worth, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Growth and Commercialisation, said: “The South Holland Centre remains a key asset to the district and the planned works to the external fabric of the building due to be carried out will mean that the Centre will be fit for purpose for years to come.”

Local MP Helps Raise Awareness Of Trigeminal Neuralgia John Hayes MP is helping to raise awareness of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), often referred to as “the suicide disease”, where any facial movement such as talking or smiling, for example, or even light touch to the face can bring on jolts of agonising pain. Thankfully, TN is a relatively rare condition, thought to affect an estimated 60,000+ people in the UK. It renders almost all the pleasurable things in life - eating, drinking, chatting, laughing, or kissing a loved one - difficult if not sometimes impossible. Often, the gentlest breeze outdoors, air conditioning or even just the slightest movement of walking can bring on a sudden attack of pain in the face, just like a huge electric shock. It is described as like being repeatedly jabbed in the face with a cattle prod. At an event at the House of Commons on Tuesday 12th June organised by the Trigeminal

Neuralgia Association UK, MPs from all parties, together with medics and patients, gathered to hear from eminent speakers about this littleknown condition which causes continual intense pain attacks on one side of the face. TN is not referred to as “the suicide disease” without good reason. Normal painkillers, even morphine, have no effect on TN and the side effects of the anti-epileptic drug treatments can be intolerable. People with TN live in constant fear of another attack and can become isolated and withdrawn. In some instances, sufferers consider suicide to avoid the torture of recurring pain attacks. There have been eight known suicides in recent years. Yet little is understood about this rare disease or even how many people in the country are affected. Sufferers, many of whom undergo unnecessary and even harmful treatment before reaching

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a diagnosis, are often not able to continue working and yet cannot claim benefits due to the unpredictable nature of the condition, for which there is no known permanent cure. Two prominent MPs, Andrea Jenkyns, Conservative MP for Morley & Outwood, and Jim Fitzpatrick, Labour MP for Poplar & Limehouse, coincidentally suffer from TN-related conditions themselves and are tremendously supportive to the Association and all its members. It is hoped by raising awareness of the condition, its financial costs in terms of misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, lost working time and disruptions to family stability, that more can be done to relieve suffering and the life-changing consequences of this debilitating condition. For more information visit: www.tna.org.uk or 01883 370214 or email: help@tna.org.uk www.simplyspalding.co.uk | SIMPLY SPALDING | 5

News St John’s Care Home Celebrate Queen’s With Increase in homelessness acrossBirthday Lincolnshire Street Party On Care Home Open Day to be tackled with new strategy Lincolnshire has seen an increase in the number and the complexity of the needs of people and their households who are homeless. But a plan to tackle the issue is underway thanks to a strong partnership made up of all the Lincolnshire district authorities, including South Holland District Council, and Lincolnshire County Council. Figures show that rough sleeping is rising and there has been a year on year increase in rough sleeping levels across Lincolnshire. There has been a 100 per cent rise from 2012 to 2016 and a further 87 per cent rise between 2016 and 2017, according to the autumn rough sleeper counts. To help respond and prevent people becoming homelessness and sleeping rough the Lincolnshire Homelessness Partnership is launching a new Homelessness Strategy. Amanda Pauling, Homelessness Prevention Programme Manager for Lincolnshire admitted the challenge ahead is difficult but she is optimistic about the strategy and the partnership.

and objectives for preventing and tackling homelessness across Lincolnshire over the next 5 years. The strategy has 5 key priority areas: • Partnership: Developing and maintaining strategic relationships and partnerships • Prevent: Preventing homelessness wherever possible to do so • Protect: Protecting the most vulnerable from experiencing homelessness including tackling rough sleeping • Place: Ensuring access to the right type of housing • Possibility: Ensuring a sustainable future for supported housing The partnership has already implemented the new Homelessness Reduction Act. It includes a new duty to prevent homelessness regardless of priority need and for authorities to agree a personal housing plan with each applicant to prevent or relieve homelessness. Amanda Pauling explained the Act represents

Together we have a real opportunity to make an impact for those who find themselves homeless in Lincolnshire. She said: “This strategy represents a genuine partnership approach to tackle and prevent homelessness. “Together we have a real opportunity to make an impact for those who find themselves homeless in Lincolnshire. “The challenge ahead is difficult as there are many factors that contribute to homelessness. But everyone has the right to a safe and secure home and that has to be our goal.” The new homelessness strategy for Lincolnshire sets out the key challenges, priorities

a ‘key change in homelessness legalisation’ particularly setting out greater support to prevent or relieve homelessness for those who are not in priority need. The partnership is working with a range of statutory and voluntary sectors to tackle barriers that prevent rough sleepers from moving away from the streets. Significant numbers of rough sleepers have additional needs which can include mental health issues, addiction to drugs or alcohol, being physically unwell or any combination of these. There are currently

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difficulties accessing appropriate treatment services. As previously reported the partnership is currently delivering the ACTion Lincs project, which incorporates the support and co-ordination of key services including mental health, drug/ alcohol treatment services and the police as well as a number of other partners. Jonny Goldsmith, Operations Manager for P3, which is delivering the ACTion Lincs project said: “The development of ACTion Lincs is something that we should all quite rightly be proud of across Lincolnshire. And whilst relatively new, what the project has achieved to date, shows just what is possible when all partners – across a variety of different sectors – grasp the opportunity to work together. “Our hope now is that we can build upon the positive start that the project has made to ensure that we can improve the offer, not only for the 120 people who will be part of the project, but for Lincolnshire as a whole.” South Holland District Councillor Christine Lawton, portfolio holder for Housing and Health said: “I strongly support the launch of this new strategy to help tackle the scourge of rough sleeping across South Holland and Lincolnshire. By working cooperatively across the County with these specific areas of focus we can offer more comprehensive and invaluable help to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.”

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Maxey Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Motorcycle and 4x4 Show Maxey’s Classic and Thoroughbred Car, Bike and 4x4 Show is being held on Saturday August 11 at its picturesque lakeside venue. One of the most popular regional shows, the long-established Maxey event is sure to attract a large entry of gleaming two- and fourwheelers. It’s also a great day out for all of the family - with live music, a real-ale bar, BBQ and children’s amusements. Admission is just £4 – with free entry for show car drivers and children under 14. The show opens at 11am, with judging taking place between 12.30pm and 3.00pm. As usual, the organisers have recruited several national motoring journalists to help with the difficult job of picking the winners. It’s organised by the Maxey Charity Club which was Founded in 1998 from a donation bottle in the local Bluebell pub in Maxey, the Charity Club has gone on to raise over £70,000 for local causes. The Maxey Car Show started in 2001 with a 100 vehicle turnout. It has become increasingly well-known over the years and last year attracted over 250 vehicles. These included a wide range of classics, exotics like

modern Ferraris, kit cars and a 4x4 category. We also have classes for classic motorcycles and cycles to join the fun. Our motto is: ‘If you drive it or ride it and you love it – come along and show it.’ There is no need to book your vehicle in, just turn up on the day. Contact Gill Chown on 01778 344476/email the form on our website www. maxeyclassiccarandbikeshow. com or email us on info@ maxeyclassiccarandbikeshow. com

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Mini Police is a new primary-school engagement coming to Lincolnshire in September 2018. Mini Police is a primary school initiative involving pupils from Years 5 and 6 in primary school (ages 9-11). The aim of the project is to build trust and confidence between the Police and local communities, to teach children responsibilities in a fun and interactive way, and to build better communities. Children in 119 schools across Lincolnshire will have the opportunity to work with Police, and get involved in Policing and community projects. The programme is written around the school curriculum, so they aren’t missing out on education. In March 2017 Lincolnshire Police piloted the project at two primary schools in Boston (Carlton Road Academy and Staniland Academy). In September 2017, Mini Police volunteers from Year 5 were enrolled and they began to engage in projects both within their school and also their local community. Over the following months the Mini Police undertook several tasks including: raising awareness of being safe on the journey to and from school by

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F supplying and fitting cycle lights, litter picking across the local area with Boston Borough Council and Lincs Housing Partnership, taking part in the Remembrance Parade in Boston with the Police cadets, interviewing Assistant Chief Constable West, learning CPR and first Aid with St Johns Ambulance, bag-packing for a local charity, delivering Scam advice to their community in a local supermarket and also helping to address the issue of parking around schools by designing and producing posters and flyers which they then handed out to parents and pupils. The pilot has been a huge success at both schools, and the decision was made to roll it out to schools across the whole county. In September 2018 a further 117 primary schools will join our pilot schools, with a total of 1006 Mini Police volunteers being elected. The project will be delivered into schools by the Neighbourhood Policing Teams, with each school having a designated Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).

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ootball’s Coming Home! Well at the time of writing the day before the semi-final, I can’t be certain, but whatever the result the boys have done England proud. There are a few issues, the semifinal coincides with a meeting of the South Holland’s full council at 7pm – I suspect it may be one of our shorter meetings! The Chairman, Rodney Growcock, who was in hospital at the time of writing, so very best wishes to him for a speedy recovery, clearly was well ahead of the Gareth Southgate trend as our Rodney has been wearing exceedingly colourful waistcoats for some time, so clearly leading the way! Talking of coming home, a crew from Spalding Fire Station recently came home from Lancashire and the moorland fires on Winter Hill. They along with a team from Skegness formed the initial response to a National request for assistance and were among 21 Fire and rescue services attending this major incident. I know they were all astounded by the sheer scale of the incident. A big thank you to them along with Lincoln and Kirton who took over from them – you all did Lincolnshire proud. It is also a timely reminder that while the hot weather continues and the land surrounding us is tinder dry, not to throw cigarettes out of car windows onto grass verges, make sure your cigarettes are well and truly stubbed out, put disposable barbecues on bricks not on dry grass, do not leave glass bottles lying around as the sun’s reflection through them can start a fire and make sure any camp fires are well out. While Brexit May ( could that be the new name?!) be dominating the headlines nationally, for us in South Holland business continues as normal and one major piece of work draws

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to a close that will make planning decisions a whole lot easier. The South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee has agreed a number of changes to its local plan, which are now being opened up for public consultation. The council is seeking views, solely on the changes made following the examination hearing sessions, through a six-week public consultation, running from 16 July to 28 August 2018. The new Local Plan for South East Lincolnshire (covering the areas of Boston Borough Council and South Holland District Council) has been prepared to guide development and use of land in the area up until 2036. The 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 areas of land which must be protected from development. It also covers a wide range of other planning policies which, once adopted, can be used to judge planning applications. All of the documents published for consultation will be available to view online at www. southeastlincslocalplan.org/ proposed-main-modifications and is available in public and mobile libraries and at the council offices in Boston and Spalding during normal office hours. Finally, enjoy the holidays and the sunshine, try to avoid mentioning Brexit for a month and for the gentleman out there, help the gentleman’s retailers on our High Streets and buy a waistcoat!

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Ayscoughfee Hall School It has been an action packed end of term at Ayscoughfee Hall School. All the children have enjoyed a series of trips to various locations including Sacrewell farm, the Sealife Centre, the Fitzwilliam Museum and Botanic Gardens in Cambridge, The Dinosaur Park and the Green Britain Centre in Norfolk and the Food and Farming Show in Peterborough. Closer to home, Year 5 enjoyed a glorious afternoon on the Water Taxi as part of their geography study on rivers and Kindergarten rounded off their vegetable growing by harvesting potatoes and seeing how that crop could be used by enjoying a delicious sausage and

chip lunch, courtesy of ‘Oh My Cod!’ Music has, as always, played a central role this term, with performances by all the children who learn an instrument or have singing lessons. Ranging from Reception who displayed their basic piano scales to older children who performed guitar duets, songs they’d composed themselves and virtuoso drum solos, the assemblies were enjoyed by parents and the School alike. We had great weather for our Sports Day with staff, parents and children enjoying a picnic in the playground between the Infant and Junior events and the Interhouse Rounders competitions

Wisbech Grammar School held its 6th annual “Race at Your Place” event in the sunshine on 4 July raising a massive £3165 for Cancer Research UK, topping last year’s donation. WGS Race at Your Place raises £3165 for Cancer Research UK Wisbech Grammar School held its 6th annual “Race at Your Place” event in the sunshine on 4 July. The race follows the same lines as the “Race for Life” events with all profits going to Cancer Research UK. Altogether the School raised £3165, which is our highest ever raised for this event. Pupils, parents, staff, past pupils and members of the local community took part in the 5k run/walk around the beautiful grounds of Wisbech Grammar School. The winner was a parent, Elisabeth Sennet Clough, in a time of 21min 24 sec, followed by 5th Form pupil Kye McKewan in

22min 14. 3rd place went to member of staff, Freddie Whatling, in 22min 30 sec. There was also a 1-mile race for Magdalene House pupils which was won by Jemima Mitchell in 7min 21 sec, followed by Max Buschman in 7 min 28sec and 3rd place went to Finlay Neeve in 7 min 45 sec. In total there were 226 participants in the two races. The Friends of Wisbech Grammar School organised a tombola, Pimms tent, strawberries and cream and icecream all of which raised additional money for Cancer Research UK. 6th Form pupils also offered face painting to the younger pupils. All in all, a wonderful day of sun, fun, laughter and fundraising. The School would like to thank Tesco’s and Prontaprint for sponsoring the event.

taking place during the last weeks of term. We welcomed parents and friends to the Summer Production of ‘Rock Bottom’ and were delighted that the final performance was attended by our two most senior ‘Old Ayscoughfians’, Mr. Ian and Mr. Stuart Smith who were at the school in the 1930s. We are all really excited about the arrival of builders at the start of the Summer holiday who will

begin a total refurbishment and update of the Infant Block. The children have settled remarkably well into their new rooms and we now look forward to our summer holidays and the prospect of a new school year…our 99th!

Weston Hills CofE Primary School We have a few new members of staff starting with us in September. We are welcoming a teacher, Mrs. James, a KS2 Teaching Assistant, Mr. Bullock, and a new PE & Sports Apprentice, Miss Gould. We wish them all well in their new posts. We are also welcoming our 20 new Reception children in this term, as well as other new starters further up the school. We hope their stay at Weston Hills will be a happy

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and successful learning experience for them all. Our first day back for the new term is Wednesday 5th September. Our Year 6 children who have opted to take part in the 11+ examinations for a selective place at secondary school will be doing so in September. Good luck! We have our annual residential visit booked to Aylmerton Field Study Centre in Norfolk from 28th September to 1st October 2017.

We have 30 Year 5 & 6 children booked on what should be a fantastic week of beach walking, swimming and other educational activities. Tempest Photographers will be coming into school in October to take individual photographs of all children, and sibling groups. The School Nursing Team will be in school in Term 1 to administer flu immunisation for Reception-Year 5 pupils.

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ome and discover how our CoCurricular Clubs & Activities programmes enhance the all-round education available at Wisbech Grammar School. Academic excellence is at the heart of our educational approach, but we believe activities and pursuits conducted outside the classroom can make all the difference to a young person’s development and enrichment; they encourage positive attitudes to learn and vocations that reach through Higher Education to the world of work. Each term our pupils can select new activities as part of their school day or continue to master skills in those previously chosen. Many clubs and activities support classroom learning, such as Art Club for those taking Art at GCSE or Geography Help for those who need extra support. Other clubs offer myriad opportunities to extend life and learning beyond the confines of the curriculum, such as Astronomy Club, Archaeology, Science Award Scheme, Debating, Philosophy, Photography, Archery, Dance, Young Engineers Club, Dance, Music, Food competitions and much more. As pupils progress through the School, they have the opportunity to lead many of these groups and clubs which helps them develop their leadership skills and working with younger pupils across the School. This term, pupils from the Young Engineers Club set up their own radio station. They originally came up with the idea as they wanted to work on a project that could benefit all of the pupils at WGS. The radio station was a great idea, as everyone can enjoy and listen to the station. Also, thanks to Mr Logan (Head of Co-curricular) after broadcasting on a month’s free setup licence the radio station is now fully licenced with the national PPL radio licencing and broadcast authority; this means that the pupils can broadcast current songs and pass on news, weather and Period 5 notices.

25 June saw the opening night of the Lower/Middle School production: ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’. Playing to a packed Angles Theatre in Wisbech, the company performed with energy despite the extreme heat; they were rewarded with a much deserved standing ovation and a thoroughly satisfied audience.

If someone had told me I would like a school musical as much as I d' enjoyed Joseph I would not have believed th em. Well done to all involved! I am so impressed by your hard work and talen t.

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The event has been in its current format for over 20 years and it just gets bigger and better every year – this years’ theme is hero or villain. Attracting over 2500 visitors, it’s the biggest event of its kind in Lincolnshire and a great day out for all the family. Where else can you go and get a virtually free fun time with the whole family? In Market Deeping High Street we have a host of stalls offering a multitude of items for sale, with lots of local charities tempting you with their fund-raising efforts. The everpopular Beer Bus is back if you fancy quenching your thirst on the move. There will be lots of races to watch, and all will be hotly contested, so make sure you give them all a good cheer along the way. All proceeds from the day will be distributed to local charities. In 2017 we raised and distributed over £8000 – let’s see if we can beat that this year! Raft Race History by Andy Pelling I’ve only been involved with the Raft Race for around five years, but as a spectator I’ve enjoyed many, dating back to when I moved here in 1992. According to locals (I’ve only been in Deeping for 25 years), its origins were earlier than that, starting out as part of a bet between 2 individuals in a pub so alcohol was

almost certainly involved! Over the years I’ve been here, I’ve seen some massive events, in the days when the field on the South side of the river was used, and some smaller but equally fun races too. The ingenuity of some Raft designs and costumes never fails to amaze me. Many well known (dare I say infamous?) and not so well known (light under bushels) characters have been involved in helping to promote this unique and fun event. The current committee is a small group of volunteers, and I’m pleased to say that this year the committee has grown with a few very keen and enthusiastic recruits who are bringing some great ideas forward. For the events I that have been involved with, we have had good weather and a great turn out (apart from one rainy year). Some serious money has been raised for local causes (over £12,000 in the last 2 years – not to mention what others raise on the day). There’s a huge amount of work that goes into the Raft Race, planning starts in September and many local businesses get involved with support and sponsorship, so even if we are unlucky with the weather this year, do please still come along. After all, a big part of it is about getting wet and there is so much going on that you will still have a great time!

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Put your best paw forward! It’s time to take a tour of one of our beautiful surrounding villages with a well-loved Labrador.

oin our loveable family Labrador as he gets his paws around Pinchbeck. It’s a good job I’m a big dog – because Pinchbeck is a big village. ‘Look Otis,’ my human says as we drive past a huge supermarket, industrial units and modern offices, ‘this is where Pinchbeck starts!’ We keep going and park up in the village’s main street, where I leap out the car to let myself take in the view. A long road lined with grocery shops, a florist, butcher, barber, hairdressers and – what’s that lovely smell? Ah, a bakery. Delicious! My human tells me she might have to come back for another visit – but with her shopping bag and purse instead of her Labrador. I’m not sure I like the sound of that, even if she does promise to bring me back a bone from the nearby garden centre. Here comes an incline so up and over we go, four paws and two feet walking across the bridge above the railway line. The white water tower next to us is an impressive sight. What a big water bowl! There’s a nice friendly feel to Pinchbeck. The village hall looks busy and as I continue my canine wanders I also come across the library and community hub. It’s a lovely sunny day today, but I think Pinchbeck would be pretty whatever the weather.

The grass is mown, flowers are full of colour and the paths are so tidy. I get so enthralled sniffing and searching this space that is so new to me, that a friendly villager actually makes me jump! We continue our walk along the main road – past the church, chip shop and pub, and up to the vets. I hope all my four-legged friends have a speedy recovery. As we turn around and head for home, I realise my tail hasn’t stopped wagging all walk. Yep, for a Labrador like me, Pinchbeck is pretty perfect.

Until next time, your friend,

Otis

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Look After Your Eyes

ost of us take our eyesight for granted, but imagine if you couldn’t gaze at your family or even navigate your way safely round the kitchen. There is much you can do to look after your eyes. For example, a well-balanced diet can protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in older people.

Smell your eye make-up - You have probably never thought about bacteria lurking in your mascara and other eye cosmetics

of zeaxanthin and lutein. These vital nutrients help protect against age-related macular degeneration.

Eat sunshine-coloured foods - Make sure your dinner plate contains a splash of yellow or orange. Egg yolks and a wide range of orange or yellow vegetables, including carrots and squash, are good sources

Take a break - If you work long hours in front of a screen in artificial light, you are increasing your chances of becoming short sighted. Take regular short breaks away from the screen and walk around the office to exercise

Lucious Eyebrows Castor Oil - Castor oil is one of the most effective remedies to boost the growth of your eyebrows. It contains protein, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish the hair follicles and promote hair growth. Soak a cotton swab in pure castor oil and apply it on each eyebrow. Massage gently with your fingertips for 2 to 3 minutes. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Wash it off with lukewarm water and a mild cleanser. Repeat once daily for a few weeks until you notice improvement. Olive Oil - Olive oil is also good for your eyebrows. Being rich in vitamin E, olive oil can help your eyebrow hair grow faster and thicker. It will also help keep it darkhued. Massage your eyebrows with warm olive oil for 5 minutes before going to bed.

Leave it on overnight, then rinse it off with warm water the next morning. Alternatively, prepare a mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and a few drops of honey. Apply it on your eyebrows and massage for a few minutes. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. Egg Yolk -The hair of the eyebrows is made up of keratin protein, and egg is a great source of protein. Thus, it can help improve the health of your hair, which in turn will make your eyebrows thick. Break 1 egg and separate the yolk from the white part. Beat the yolk until you get a thick, creamy consistency. Apply it on each of your brows with a cotton swab. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Use this protein treatment once or twice a week until you are satisfied with the result.

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Eye examination at Molsom & Associates saves Spalding woman’s life after Optician finds a tumour in her eye After experiencing some problems with her vision, a routine eye examination saved the life of local woman, Georgina Harrison, after her Optician found a tumour pushing on her retina.

s Georgina Harrison, age 53, visited her local independent optician Molsom & Associates in Spalding after experiencing problems with her vision. Her Optometrist Mr Ian Price became concerned after carrying out an eye examination, he advised Georgina to undergo a retinal scan of her right eye within the practice. using Topcon 3D OCT technology he studied her retina and was stunned at the discovery. Mr Price referred her immediately to the Royle Eye hospital in Boston. Within weeks of her visit to Molsom & Associates, Georgina was in the Royal Hallamshire Eye Hospital in Sheffield, where she was diagnosed with a very rare, and life threatening, malignant tumour which can metastasise and spread to the liver, lungs and bones via the bloodstream. Georgina said: “I’d been experiencing difficulties using the electronic till and spotting stock at work and staff were becoming impatient with me. I also found it difficult to read music, books and to do crochet and close work at times. I also felt my eyes took a while to “get going” in the morning!” “I had an eye test during the previous 18 months and everything was normal but after going into a shop one day and losing a section of my main vision I decided to go to my local independent optician to have my eyes checked. I would like to thank Molsom and Associates for saving my life! Sounds dramatic but it is true.” In less than 2 months after her eye exam at Molsom & Associates, Georgina was undergoing eye surgery using Proton Beam therapy which enabled the tumour to be target precisely reducing the risk of tumour cells surviving the radiotherapy treatment. “Although I have lost a lot of vision, due to the tumour and the treatment, in my right eye my peripheral vision is still spot on! I’ve recently been back to Molsom and Associates and I have ordered some varifocals. I’m really looking forward to reading a book or two very shortly!”

“I urge everyone to attend regular eye tests! I had no clue what Ocular Melanoma was until I was diagnosed and I am supported by OcuMel UK www.ocumeluk.org an excellent charity supporting “Omies” (people with Ocular Melanoma) and their loved ones, as well as raising awareness. Without the excellent staff at Molsom my prognosis would not be anywhere near as good. I have had first rate support and service from their friendly and knowledgeable staff ” Molsom & Associates Optometrist Ian Price said “ This is a rare occurrence, but I am so thankful that Georgina came to to see us when she did! As she says these tumours can be aggressive. As part of an eye examination, Opticians can pick up many general health problems as well as eye disorders, and like all health issues the sooner these are seen - the better the prognosis. Any Optician can see

these tumours, so although I was just doing my job, I am proud to have helped Georgina”. Molsom & Associates added “By visiting local schools presenting talks and workshops, providing local health support groups with talks and sponsoring local events, we are always trying to educate everyone from young to old on the importance of eye health. Regular eye exams are vital to detect any changes early, as we did in Georgina’s case. We will have a collection pot for the charity Ocumel at the practice, helping to support their fund raising and work to support people suffering from Ocular melanoma.” The experience has encouraged Georgina to hopefully re train as a nurse in the coming year. Sharing this story Georgina and Molsom & Associates are hoping everyone reading it will ensure both themselves and their loved ones book for an eye examination.

 Georgina collecting her new glasses

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Roasted Sardines Ingredients • • • • • •

1 red onion, finely diced 100g (3½oz) cherry tomatoes, halved Juice and zest ½ lemon 1tsp cumin seeds, toasted ¼tsp dried chilli flakes 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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2tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 garlic clove, halved 8 fresh sardines (ask your fishmonger to remove the heads, and clean and gut them)

• 1 sheet store bought puff pastry • 3 fresh nectarines, sliced • Vegetables: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • artichoke, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar beetroot, broccoli, butternut celeriac,ground celery,cinnamon chicory, chillies, fennel, • squash, 1/8 teaspoon horseradish, jerusalem artichoke, kale, • garlic, Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving leeks, marrow, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, (optional) radishes, rocket, runner beans, salsify, shallots, swede, sweetcorn, tomatoes, truffles, turnips, watercress, wild mushrooms

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Ingredients

Heat the oven to 180°C (gas mark 6). Lightly grease a large roasting tray. In a bowl, toss the onion and tomatoes with the lemon juice and zest, cumin, chilli, olive oil, parsley and garlic. 2. Season with salt and pepper. Use some of the onion

and tomato mixture to fill the cavity of the sardines. Place them in the roasting tray and scatter over the remainder of the mix. 3. Roast for 10-15 mins, or until cooked through, and serve immediately.

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan apples, bilberries, blackberries, elderberries, withquince parchment paper. pears, 2. On a floured surface, roll puff pastry into an approximate 9-inch x 12-inch rectangle (no need Nuts and Herbs: chestnuts, chives, parsley, rosemary, sage, to be exact. Foldcurly over approximate 1/2-inch sorrel, thyme border of dough on all sides. Lay nectarine slices on top of the puff pastry, within the border. Brush fruit and dough with butter. Combine sugar and beef, duck, goose, grouse, guinea fowl, hare, cinnamon sprinklepheasant, over the whole lamb, mallard,and partridge, rabbit,thing. turkey, wood pigeon 3. venison, Bake until edges of the tart are golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then slice Fish: and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if clams, cod, coley, crab, dab, dover sole, grey desired. Tart is best the same day it is baked. mullet, gurnard, haddock, halibut, hake, herring, lemon sole, lobster, mackerel, monkfish, mussels, oysters, pilchard, plaice, pollack, prawns, red mullet, seaalso bassuse (wild), sea plums, bream,and skate, squid, You can peaches, apricots turbot, winkles in place of the nectarines.

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Method: 1. Whisk the egg, milk and vanilla together in a flat dish so that you can coat the bread slices. Leave to soak for a couple of minutes. 2. Melt 1 tbsp of butter over a medium heat and cook two slices of the bread until golden on both sides. 3. Use the rest of the butter to cook the other slices. 4. Halve the toast and spread each slice with ricotta. Drizzle over the honey and arrange some of the strawberries over the top. 5. Decorate with mint and serve.

Raspberry Jam Homemade preserves conjure up warm days picking fruit with our friends and family by our sides. With the sun beating down and punnets at the ready why not recreate a summers day by making some jam now and cracking it open in the autumn?

Ingredients • 1kg Fresh Raspberries • Juice of 1 Lemon • 1kg Jam Sugar

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Pollywiggle Cottage Pollywiggle Cottage is a charming 3 bedroom Victorian cottage in the popular coastal village of Heacham available for short breaks and holidays. Just over an hour’s drive away it really is the gateway to the beautiful North Norfolk coast.

he cosy cottage built in 1882 sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (king, double & bunk) plus we have a cot for a baby. We welcome well behaved dogs and have tried to supply everything you will need for babies and pets - travel cot, high chair, baby monitor, dog crate, dog bowls etc. On sunny days the south facing enclosed garden is a great place to relax with table and chairs as well as a BBQ. Or on those winter nights you can warm up in front of the open fire. There is also complementary wifi & parking to the rear of the property. All prices include a full clean before and after your visit as well as linen and towels - you will just need your bikini and beach towels! The Local Area Heacham became popular as a seaside resort with the Victorians due to the opening of the railway between King’s Lynn and Hunstanton in the early 1860s. North Beach has an amusement arcade, a cafe and a fish bar. There are also beach huts available for hire. Both beaches have public toilet facilities. South Beach has its own cafe, which serves meals throughout the year and sells beach goods. It’s a 20-30 minute stroll along the promenade into Hunstanton where you will find an array of restaurants, amusements, fair rides, SeaLife Centre, swimming pool and much more. The beaches at Heacham are situated on the east banks of The Wash; this means it is one of the few beaches in eastern

England where the sun sets over the sea instead of over the land. Many say Heacham village is the largest village in the UK and has all the facilities you would need on your doorstep – Tesco Local, McColls, Indian restaurant, Fish and Chip shop, cycle hire, 3 pubs and the Coasthopper bus route stops just 30 seconds from the front door if you do not wish to travel by car to see all the sights of the coast. Pollywiggle Cottage is always well reviewed and every tripadvisor rating is either 4 or 5 stars! Here’s what our guests say: “Stayed for 4 nights in April with 13 month old daughter and our dog. Perfect little cottage in a handy location. Well equipped for babies, with high chair, travel cot, video monitor, black out blind and even toys! Shops, bakery, butchers, Indian/Chinese/ chippy takeaways all in walking distance as is the beach. Handy to have its own parking (all be it a bit tight for two cars). Nice safe enclosed garden for the dog and dog bowls & blankets provided. We even got amazing weather! Thank you.” “We have just returned from another wonderful weekend at the beautiful Pollywiggle cottage. We found the owners really have thought of everything you may need to make the stay feel like home from home. If your traveling with children they have all the essentials and more! There’s a toy box in the children’s room which kept our 3 entertained for hours. A baby monitor, stair gates, blackout blind, bed

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The Bancroft Residential Home The Bancroft Residential Home stands in its own Landscaped Grounds. Located in the market town of Long Sutton with a beautiful Historic Church and Select shops. Close to Royal Sandringham Estate and the Norfolk coast. The home staff aim to provide individualised personal care in a

relaxed homely environment. The Bancroft Residential Care Home is registered for 32 beds providing 24 hour personal care (not nursing) and accommodation for men and women with or without Dementia predominately over the age of 65. The home also offers respite care and day care subject to availability.

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Requires the following staff: • Senior Carer 3 or 4 days/ wk • Nights Carer 3 nights/wk • Domestic 5 days/wk • Gardener approx.10 hours/wk

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Long Sutton Flooring Long Sutton Flooring supply and fit all types of carpet, vinyl, laminate as well as being a Karndean specialist. Karndean Design flooring is luxury vinyl flooring which is inspired by nature to make the functional stylish. The results are stunning to look at yet easy to look after. Each comes with a selection of customizable features so you can create something really special and personal to you. Buying from experienced staff rather than over the internet or in a shop that has a carpet section is very important as you will be able to use their expertise. For example, they will be able to advise which type of flooring will go best in each room as they are able to assess suitability based on things like footfall and use. Plus they may be able to talk you round from the cream carpet for your child’s playroom to a more suitable colour or even a different material such as Karndean. They will know the brand of flooring which is right for you rather than you being faced with

The Lawns Dental Practice The Lawns Dental Practice is a long established family dental practice in the heart of Long Sutton near Spalding in South Lincolnshire. The Practice offers free NHS treatment for a limited number of children and private dental services to adults. The Practice staff includes a team of 3 dentists, 2 hygienists and 4 dental nurses and two receptionist.s All clinical dental

staff are registered with the GDC and they undergo continuing professional development to maintain the highest standards of dental care possible. Our patients benefit from treatment by an experienced and friendly team of dental care professionals who are passionate about their work. The Practice successfully completed a comprehensive CQC inspection in 2017 demonstrating a caring, effective, caring, responsive and well led dental service. Our dentists are proud to offer mercury free and aesthetic white synthetic resin fillings, one visit CEREC and Rhondium fillings , bridges, crowns and veneers to restore broken and worn teeth. We have special offers on smile makeovers and tooth whitening for patients interested in brighter smiles.

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lots of different types of flooring and not necessarily knowing the key differences between them. Another benefit is the use of professional fitters. Fitting carpet, vinyl, laminate and LVT is not as easy as it looks (especially laminate and particularly LVT) and if you choose to do it yourself and make a miscalculation or end up damaging your flooring then you may find yourself having to buy all over again. With a fitter you know they are qualified, have fitted flooring for many others and will do the job right the first time. And if there are any problems they can be sorted by the fitter which means no stress for you. Long Sutton Flooring are particularly proud of their service, offering benefits that perhaps others might not, such as moving your furniture out of the way and back again after the floor is laid and offering free measuring and free estimates. They will also price match within 30 miles for peace of mind so you know you will get the best deal from them.

The Lawns Dental Practice OUR TOP VALUE DEALS! 1. Join Denplan Care and Denplan Essntials and beneﬁt from up to 10% discount on private treatment fees. 2. Buy in-tray at home tooth whitening for £250 and receive one free hygiene cleaning and polishing with your dentist. 3. Get 0% Finance on treatments worth £800 or more. 4. Buy a smile makeover worth £1500 or more and get a FREE Hygiene visit worth £45

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Peele Leisure Centre

We are a family friendly leisure centre, with a fully equipped 38 station Gym, Dance Studio, Sports Hall, Outdoor Hockey Pitch and Function Room. We hold internal classes from Monday to Thursday, from first thing in the morning through to 9 in the evening, including; Spinning, Pilates, Step and Group Power! We also hire our space to external groups such as; Karate, Kick boxing, Clubbercise and loads more! Our Function room is perfect for children’s parties (which includes a bouncy castle), corporate meetings and even smaller fitness classes such as; Kettlebells. Our Sports Hall is equipped

with 4 badminton courts, 1 volleyball court, 1 Basketball Court as well as Indoor football. We also have equipment for other sports, such as; table tennis, dodgeball and even indoor cricket nets. Our Outdoor Hockey Pitch is currently home to Long Sutton Hockey Club and used alongside other sports clubs for training through sessions through the winter months. We have fully functional changing rooms with lockers, showers, toilets and disabled changing areas. Our building is wheelchair accessible and offers various gym equipment suitable for those with disabilities in addition to disabled parking.

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What is the OCT health scan? Optical Coherence Tomographers (OCTs) work a little like an ultrasound for the eye. It shows us beyond the retinal surface into the tissue behind – allowing us to spot abnormalities up to 5 years before a traditional test. It can spot early signs of: • Diabetes • Glaucoma • Age-related Macular Degeneration • Hypertension Why have an OCT health scan? • Spot issues sooner – an OCT scan allows us to detect and monitor any changes to your eye health up to 5 years earlier than other methods of eye screening. • See more – we can instantly show you the 3D High Definition images of your eyes.

• Build a more complete picture – all your scans are stored on your records. So, from test to test, we can compare your OCT images, and quickly pinpoint any changes in your eye health. The OCT examination is completely non-invasive and painless. Nothing touches your eye at all. It only takes a few seconds The health scans are particularly important if you are over 40 or have a family history of diabetes, macular degeneration or glaucoma. We would encourage you to have regular OCT eye scans, since the sooner early signs of change are spotted, the more vision can be preserved. EARLY DETECTION MEANS FASTER TREATMENT LOOK AFTER YOUR EYES! Phone and book your OCT scan today at Coakley Opticians.

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Action Homecare Action Homecare is a privately owned company who pride themselves on quality professional homecare and were awarded “Outstanding” in care in our most recent CQC inspection. We cover Long Sutton, Sutton Bridge and Holbeach areas with teams in each area ensuring you have continuity of carers for all your calls.

A personal service individually selected by you and your family working along side us guarantees we achieve all your expectations and needs. We offer all aspects of support and care to enable you to remain living independently in your own home. For more information please contact 01406 365793

Due to continual demand we need a caring dedicated person to join our brilliant team of carers Experience not essential but must have good life skills and have a desire to learn and progress in health and social care. Hours will include alternate weekends. for more information please contact 01406 365793 Action Home Care Market House, 1 Market Street, Long Sutton, Lincs PE12 9DD

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Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, our talented chefs offer a wide and diverse Supplies alltakeaway types of carpets, vinyls, laminates, menu packedand withfits tasty dishes for you to enjoy the a Karndean Specialist as well as inbeing comfort of your own home. Our new app allows you to order Place, your Long Sutton 9 Market food for collection or delivery and MEASURING MATES ESTIyour and the staff are very friendly. It enjoy night in without the Quality Flooring, Quality Servicing is our commitment at Chilli Hut hassle. to provide excellent food, ranging Chilli Hut food is ready fast from pizzas to curries to kebabs. The service you will experience is second to none and the whole meal is hopefully something you and your family will come back for, for many years to come. Chilli Hut offers a delivery service within 10 miles, all our food is cooked fresh. We offer a wide choice of gluten free and vegetarian options and are famous for the flavours our own FAMILY RUN sauces with EST 1989homemade curry BESPOKE secret recipes – if you haven’t TIMBER tried a curry from Chilli Hut yet, you are missingBUILDS out!

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When it comes to fish and chips there isn’t much that Trevor Smith, owner of Henry’s in Long Sutton, can’t tell you. Since leaving school 35 years ago Trevor has been in the trade and proudly opened his own shop in 2001. More recently he has been joined by his son and so is able to leave more of the frying to him and be the face of

the business. Trevor commented on the importance of fresh,local produce; “We have always tried to sell locally produced potatoes, our skinless cod comes from Grimsby which is frozen at sea also as with haddock, plaice and pollock. This ensures everything we sell is as fresh and tasty as possible.”

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Brooklands Butchers

We are a small local family run butcher, supporting local farmers and suppliers. We believe in the highest quality British meat and homemade products. As well as our 3 for £10 offer on our

amazing quality, locally sourced meat we are now also serving chutney, jams, preserves, sauces, biscuits and cakes so pop in and give us a try, open 6 days a week Tuesday – Sunday.

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3 for £10 Including Sausages, bacon, pork loins, gammon steak, beef steak, stir fry packs etc Opening times: • Monday: CLOSED • Tuesday: 8:00 – 17:00 • Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:00 • Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 • Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 • Saturday: 08:00 – 16:00 • Sunday: 09:00 – 14:00

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Pledgers We are a well-established specialist electrical goods supplier and toy shop located in Long Sutton since 1945. We offer personal customer service and offer honest advice and support to all our customers. Our reputation has been built upon and developed from offering competitive prices,

product knowledge and a wide range of in store products for you to choose from. We believe in creating relationships with our customers and have provided services to many of our clients for many years. Pop in 6 days a week and be greeted with a smile by our friendly staff, were here to help you.

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F E Walton & Son Funeral Directors We are F E Walton & Son Funeral Directors. We have over 100 years of experience conducting bespoke funeral services. Having served our local community in Long Sutton since 1905, we are renowned for our consistently high standards of funeral care, services and facilities. We understand that planning a funeral can be difficult, so we want you to know that we are here to offer you our full support. If you need any advice or guidance, our dedicated funeral professionals are here to help make things a little bit

easier for you. Whatever kind of funeral you have in mind for your loved one, we will be able to make it happen. You can get in touch with us at any time. We are reachable by telephone 24 hours a day, so whenever you need us, we will be here for you. Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life.

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How to clean bins and wheelie bins Cleaning household bins and wheelie bins is an unpleasant but sometimes necessary task!

Cleaning bins with a hose Lay your dustbin on its side, so its innards are easily accessible. Rinse it out with a hose (on its most powerful setting) or a pressure washer and blast off encrusted and sticky bits of muck. Wearing rubber gloves, empty the mess down the drain (you’ll have to pick out any big bits and thrown them away separately). Then spray your bin with detergent. Anti-bacterial washing-up liquid is fine, or use a bleach mixed with water, or a proprietary bleach or disinfectant spray. You can sometimes use your pressure washer to do this – otherwise just empty some into the bottom of the bin and turn the hose on it. Leave it to work for a couple of minutes, then rinse from the top down. Drain the bin, then leave to dry. To neutralise odours, pour a small amount of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) in the bottom of the bin. Getting rid of maggots Where there’s muck there’s flies, the saying goes. And where there’s flies, there will, in warm weather, be maggots… and you need to get rid of them before they spread. Take out the maggot-y bin bag, spray

the outside and around the top with a bleach or disinfectant spray and rebag it, tying tightly at the top. Pour almost-boiling water over any maggots that remain in the bin to kill them. Then disinfect your bin as above, using bleach, to destroy any remaining eggs. (This may discolour a brightly-coloured bin but it’s better to be hygienic.) Keeping bins clean Put a cover over all food left out in the kitchen, so flies can’t lay their eggs on it. Deter flies with fly papers, fly spray (but be careful when food is around), and/or put fly screens over doors and windows. Before putting food packaging in the bin, rinse clean of blood and other biological substances. Before throwing meat or fish scraps, bones, disposable nappies, animal waste or cat litter in the bin, put them in biodegradable bags or wrap securely in newspaper. Before putting the bin bag in the dustbin, tie the top tightly to prevent anything getting in or out. In hot weather, empty your indoor bin more often, and try to find a cool place to store your outdoor wheelie bin.

Household Tips If you don’t have a waterproof belongings bag for swimming, hide your valuables inside an empty suntan lotion bottle for safekeeping at the beach. Keep your cleaning sponges (and make up sponges) super clean by zapping the germs in the microwave. Put them on high for two minutes and that should do. It’s a super simple one but if you get your breakfast things set up the night before then you’ll have a calmer morning and feel a much less rushed start to your day. 40 | SIMPLY SPALDING | www.simplyspalding.co.uk

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Fencing Your Boundary! Choosing a good fence is important to the exterior design of your house and its functionality as well. One of the main reasons why people put up fences is for privacy although there are many other factors as well. The privacy factor is also crucial to the kind of fence that you choose. Here is a simple guide to the different types of fences: Aluminium fences Aluminium fencing is quite popular and inexpensive. It can be designed to look just like most of the other fencing material. However, aluminuim is not very strong and does not provide enough security as you may look for in a fence. It is not recommended for use in severe weather. On the plus side, aluminium is very easy to maintain. Wood fences Wood is one of the oldest fencing materials and has stood the test of time due to its aesthetics, durability and great functionality. It still remains one the most popular types of fencing because of the amount

of privacy it provides with its wide panels and great height. It is very attractive since it can be carved and painted into any of a variety of colours. Wood fencing has a warm and welcoming feeling without being too expensive. With good maintenance, wood fencing can easily last as long as the lifespan of your home. Wrought iron fence Wrought iron fences are great if you want some funky designs on top of your fence. Wrought iron is a strong and beautiful fencing material. They are great as a security measure since they are virtually indestructible. Wrought iron fencing

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have only one disadvantage, like wood fencing, they also require constant upkeep to prevent discoloration and rusting. You will need to repaint your fences at least once every two or three years. Chain link fences Although they do not add much privacy, chain link fencing is one of the functional fencing material out there. Chain link fences are very popular in applications where functionality overrules aesthetics, although they are easy on the eye too. Chain link is cheap, durable, easy to maintain and repair and suitable in a variety of applications such as pet enclosures, park enclosures, pool

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South Korean motoring giant, Hyundai, has created a brand new ‘N Division’, which has sparked the awesome new i30 N. The regular variant gets a 251PS petrol turbo unit, but it’s the 275PS Performance Package i30 N that I was handed the keys to. This car gets bigger brakes to scrub the extra speed off. At the front of the model, there’s also a no-nonsense electronic differential, which decides all sorts of smart things to keep the front wheels biting into the bitumen. The i30 N’s chassis is electronically damped - and the arrangement has been designed to supply all-out precision. At the same time, the system doles out a good dose of refinement, meaning comfort is not in short supply. What’s more, the car has state-of-the-art electronic dampers at each corner that empower it to do things some other challengers can’t even consider - both on tarmac and on track. The i30 N also belts out a banging tune of its own. Seriously, the car sounds incredible. And when the pedal is pushed to the metal in third gear, all sorts of crackles and pops fire from the tailpipes. What’s most extraordinary, however, is how the i30 N handles, turns and comes to a halt. The steering is outstandingly precise, and the car doesn’t feel edgy at the rear whatsoever. This is some feat, considering that it takes the Hyundai a mere 2.2 turns from lock to lock. The handling is unreservedly razor-sharp,

even in ‘Normal’ setting. Things get spicier in ‘Sport’ mode, and there’s a ‘Custom’ choice in which you can alter the car’s specific characteristics. The i30 N also has, perhaps unsurprisingly, an ‘N’ mode. This is only meant for using on a track really, so the ride quality is stiff and hard-nosed. But if you’re in the right frame of mind and the weather and road conditions are okay, then it is a grin-inducing system. The throttle map and exhaust become zestier, while the dampers become more unyielding. Furthermore, any interruption from the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) is played right down. Out and out performance is heavy-duty from the 2.0-litre petrol turbo powerplant in all settings. It never feels too much, though - and the sixspeed manual transmission hops through the cogs satisfyingly. The hot Hyundai’s straight-line talent is blisteringly impressive, but it is the i30 N’s chassis that blows you away. This is the feature that remains indelibly etched on my mind. It’s my ‘take-away’ memory of the car if you like. Sure, this isn’t the fastest hatchback ever made – but the point is, not many cars in this segment will have such an excellent chassis set-up. And, here’s the occasionally thorny bit – the price. Well, with this Hyundai there

à Max speed: 155 mph à 0-62 mph: 6.1 secs (est) à Combined mpg: 39.8 à Engine layout: 1898cc four-cylinder petrol turbo à Max. power (PS): 275 à CO2: 163 g/km

Price: £27,995

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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. 2.00pm – 4.00pm New Age Kurling Whaplode Village Hall, T: 01406 370961 or 01406 370377 E: pamelamcneil45@tiscali.co.uk 5pm -6pm Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-DoSchool - for Junior beginners aged 5 to 10 years old. Castle Sports Complex Albion Street. ceegeefitta@gmail.com Carl – 07786

444292 www.mftkd.co.uk 6.00pm - 6.45pm Zumba, Pinchbeck East Primary School, T: 07989 206246 6.00pm – 7.00pm Legs, Bums and Tums at Lyndis Walk Community Hall, Holbeach T: 07944 432 400 6.00 - 7.30 Spalding TAGB Tae Kwon-Do School - All Students 11 years and above inc adultbeginners. Castle Sports Complex, Albion Street ceegeefitta@gmail.com Carl- 07786444292 www.mftkd.co.uk 6.30pm - Zumba, Definitions Gym, T: 07595 597023 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 7.30-8.30pm Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Surfleet Village Hall. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849 7.30pm – 10.00pm Table Tennis coaching available at High School Sports Hall Matmore Gate 01775 681201 or 07801 655292 secretary.spaldingtabletennis@gmail.com www.tabletennis365.com/Spalding

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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 – 12.00 noon Over 50s Badminton Club, Holbeach Community Centre, T: 01406 424602 10.00am - 11.30am Tea/Coffee morning, Calvary Baptist Church, Carrington Road, Spalding, PE11 1LY, T: 01775 527516. 12.00 noon – 1.00pm Yoga with Lisa, Pinchbeck, T: 07929 341042, E: lisa@fitnesswithlisa.co.uk 1.30pm until 3.30pm Movement 4 Memory, (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 – 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

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Village Hall, 07595 597023. 6.00pm – 7.30pm Indoor Bowls, Spring Gardens, Long Sutton, T: 07944 432400 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 761795/07971 393832. 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 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 8.00pm Zumba, Gedney Victory Hall, T: 07595 597023 8.30pm - 9.30pm Zumba Fitness, Spalding School of Dance, T: 077393 60370

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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 Calvary 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,Val Crewe Tel: 01406 371348 2.00pm - 4.00pm Come Knit With Us, Park Court Community Centre, Weston, T: 07757 657510 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 6.30pm – 7.30pm Keep fit , long Sutton, Market House, 9 Market Street 6.30 - 8pm Yoga with Relaxation BWY. St Norbert’s Church Hall, Spalding. T 07790 469196 7.00pm - 8.00pm Puppy/ Beginners, 8.00pm – 9.00pm Intermediate. Grammar School. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 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 7.30pm Holbeach Horticultural Society Meet 2nd Thursday of each month, from Feb – Dec at William Stukeley Primary School, Holbeach. Contact Sue on 07791 688213 www.holbeachhorticultural.co.uk 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

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9.15am - Zumba, Whaplode Village Hall, 07595 597023 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. 1pm – 2pm, Camaraderie club for over 60’s, Spalding Services Social Club. 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 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

1 August Reg Meuross: 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 7 August Oscar Wilde Season Live: Lady Windermere’s Fan, 7.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 12 August 2018 Boston Classic Car Club Annual Show 2018, 10.30am, Graves Park Kirton PE20 1LR, baxtersa1944@gmail.com, 01205 460375

(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

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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 call 01775 761795/07971 393832. 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 – 12.00 noon Tennis Training, (13 -18 Years), Spalding Tennis Club, T: 01775 712230 Intermediate 3, 12.15-1.00pm Advanced. Pinchbeck Village Hall. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832

v SUNDAY

10.30am – 12 noon 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.

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