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Welcome to the February issue We made it….January is done! Always seen as a miserable month in the year, cold, damp days with very little light, as I am writing this it is grey, miserable and the rain is lashing at my window! It’s nice to be looking forward to Spring and what the year ahead has in store. In this issue we are focussing on The Crescent and what it has to offer. We are keen to promote supporting our local shops as they are key to our local economy. As the saying goes ‘use them or lose them’. After tidying up from Christmas it often makes us think of home improvements we can make. This month we look at the kitchen, how to add value if you are thinking of remodelling your cooking space. I know at home I am nagging at my husband on DIY jobs I think need doing, although so far it seems to be falling on deaf ears! February is the month of love, and of course we are talking about Valentines Day but don’t worry if you’re on your own, it’s just one day of the year and why not spend the evening with other single friends? Order a takeaway and relax whilst thinking how much money you’ve saved not having to buy a present! We also catch up with The Chapmans on the last leg of their world trip and Annette from The Village Midwives talks to us about all things Oxytocin, as she calls it ‘The Hormone of Love’. This month Tim is road testing the Range Rover Sport so make sure you flick to the back of the magazine to see what he thought when he put it through it’s paces. As always we are looking for charities, community groups and events to feature in our local focus, so if you are involved in anything happening locally please get in touch to discuss further. All that’s left for me to say is roll on Spring and have a great month!

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News Healthwatch Lincolnshire wants to hear your experiences of Health and Housing in Lincolnshire

Healthwatch Lincolnshire is one of 152 local Healthwatch groups set up by the Government as part of health reforms set out in the Health and Social Care Act in 2012. Its job is to ensure that the voice of patients, users and the public is at the heart of NHS and care services. Healthwatch Lincolnshire gathers patient views, represents those views to local NHS organisations and makes sure they are taken account of. Does the property you live in affect your physical or mental health and wellbeing? Healthwatch Lincolnshire is investigating if ‘where people live affects their health’. Health related housing issues may include physical health, mental health or just your general wellbeing.

Does living where you do make you happy and content, or does it generate problems and issues that you then struggle with? Problems can include such things as being unable to keep warm because of inadequate heating or poor insulation; mould in one or more rooms; your home being too big or small for your needs but you are unable to move; you have

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Beech Lodge Care Home Rated ‘Good’ In All Areas By Care Quality Commission Managers and staff at Beech Lodge Care Home in Holbeach are delighted with their overall ‘Good’ rating following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The report rated the care home good in all areas, highlighting that staff were kind, caring and compassionate and supported

people’s dignity and independence. “We are very pleased with the report findings”, said Alykhan Kachra, Managing Director of Country Court Care. “The staff team here at Beech Lodge Care Home go the extra mile every day to create a welcoming and homely environment for our residents, this is reflected in the positive comments in the report”. The report found the home to be caring and noted how people had built friendships with the staff. One person commented, “We have a lot of fun with the staff. I feel relaxed.” A family member said, “I’ve never seen him laugh so much

since he’s been here. He didn’t laugh much at home.” The report noted several examples of good person-centred care, especially for people living with advanced dementia. Care staff showed that they had a good understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and family members were very happy with the care their loved ones received. A relative commented “He was a farmer so a perfect setting. If he’s in his chair, they will put him so he can see in the fields. The whole process here is about him, they are so lovely with him.” Beech Lodge Care Home is currently home to 36 residents and offers nursing, residential and dementia care in a homely setting.

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Open Arts 2018 Artists are invited to enter a prestigious competition designed to showcase the best work by professionals and amateurs across the region. Entries are now open for the 18th South Holland Open Arts Exhibition which will take place at the South Holland Centre in Spalding from April 11 – 18. Artists can submit their work and an independent panel of judges will choose the pieces which will be displayed at the exhibition. Cllr Gary Taylor, portfolio holder for arts development, said: “This prestigious event has been running since 1999 and previously attracted artists and visitors from all over the East of England. “I’m sure next year’s event will be of the usual excellent standard and I look forward to seeing the artwork on display.” The contest is open to any professional or amateur artist over the age of 14 living or working in Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire,

Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Norfolk, Leicestershire or Fenland. Artists can enter up to three pieces of work in the following media: 3D, photography, digital, oil, pencil, pastel, watercolour, acrylic and gouache. To enter the contest, complete an Open Arts entry form and submit it along with photographs of your work to South Holland District Council’s Community Development team by Friday, March 2 at 5pm. There will also be prizes on offer which have been sponsored by Riverbank Studios in Spalding and Shutter Hub. Full details on how to enter and rules can be found in the entry form. Entry forms are available from South Holland District Council, The South Holland Centre, Ayscoughfee Hall Museum, libraries and galleries in South Holland and online at www. sholland.gov.uk. For more information or to receive an entry form contact the Community Development team on 01775 761161 or email community@sholland.gov.uk

Record-number of people helped by local charity First responder charity LIVES recorded its busiest month ever in November, with 1972 people in Lincolnshire being helped by a volunteer responder during the 4 week period. Each day, nearly 66 people needed a responder to help with 999 medical emergencies ranging from falls to serious road traffic collisions, chest pains to cardiac arrest. LIVES has also seen an increase in the number of more serious incidents it attends, with its volunteer doctors, nurses and paramedics bringing the hospital to the roadside, performing lifesaving procedures regardless location, day or night. All LIVES responders are volunteers responding to medical emergencies in their own community. This means they are able to get there fast to deliver that immediate care before handing over to the ambulance service. Nikki Silver, CEO of LIVES, said “We’re incredibly proud

and grateful to our fantastic volunteers who give up so much time to be there for their neighbours in time of greatest need whatever time of day and the weather. We’re on target for a record year and that is amazing that we can help so many people in Lincolnshire but equally puts a greater pressure on our charity to raise more funds to keep our responders on the road.” Each year LIVES has to raise just over £1million from public donations to keep its responders on the road. LIVES is on track for helping 21,000 people in Lincolnshire this year, that equates to around £50 per person helped. If you are able to support LIVES, please go to www.lives.org.uk LIVES announced it’s busiest period as part of Local Charities Day (15th December), a national day set up to help highlight and promote support for local charities, such as LIVES.

Win a Family Ticket to see Alice in Wonderland at New Theatre Royal in Lincoln The New Theatre Royal in Lincoln is proud to present it’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland from 30th March to 7th April. Alice is sitting with her sister outdoors when she spies a White Rabbit with a pocket watch. Fascinated by the sight, she follows the rabbit down the hole. She falls for a long time, and finds herself in a long hallway full of doors. There is also a key on the table, which unlocks a tiny door;

through this door, she spies a beautiful garden. She longs to get there, but the door is too small. Soon, she finds a drink with a note that asks her to drink it. We then follow her through her journey in Wonderland. Brimming with live music, stunning costumes and magical set design – you and your family could join alice and all her friends for free for an amazing adventure this easter by simply entering our competition.

To win a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children’s) answer the below question… What date does the production start at Easter time? Send your entry to: New Theatre Royal Competition, Simply Magazines, Barrowby Barns, Northgate, West Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire PE11 3TB Name……………………………………………………………….............................................................. Address………………………………………………………………........................................................ ................................................................................................................................................... Telephone number…………………………………………………............................................. Answer ……………………………………………………………........................................................... Competition closes 12 noon, 2 March 2018. The winner will notified via telephone

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Nick Worth, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages

Nick’s Notes

or councillors this time of year tends to be dominated by budget setting, which of course determines the level of council tax that you have to pay. In the last few years there have been some massive changes in the way local government receive their funding from central government. In the past Business rates were collected by the District Councils and handed over to the government, who in return gave some of the money back in the form of a grant, which in itself was part of a very complicated formula that clearly favoured urban areas over rural areas. The government has now agreed to look at a fairer funding formula that is more straightforward which should benefit rural areas in particular that have not received its fair share of funding in the past. Change however is on the way and Lincolnshire County Council, NE Lincolnshire Council and all the District Councils in Lincolnshire have been successful in becoming a pilot area for 100% retention of business rates. This will generate an additional £14m across Lincolnshire and will make us more accountable to local businesses. The detail is still to be worked out but no council will lose out as a result. From 2020/21 business rates retention will be set at 75%. The government has

also given the opportunity for County Councils to increase Council Tax by 3% without the need for a referendum on top of the 2% increase to help fund additional costs for adult social care. It is likely that the County Council will recommend this, meaning an increase in County Council tax by 4.95%. This is largely to cover over £10m of additional adult social care costs, £4.2m of additional costs relating to children’s social care and anticipated pay awards of 2.5%. For the District Council who will no longer rely on the main government support grant from 2020/21. It is likely to recommend an increase its Council Tax by £5 and continue to make savings of around £1m a year through efficiencies in asset management and increased income. Finally on a different note altogether, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day are looming, but a great chance to support our local flower industry and the many people locally who work in it. Please continue to support them by buying flowers for your partners and mothers! It is all good for the local economy of South Holland.

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If an item causes damage to your property through no fault of your own, you may have a legal right to claim compensation (also known as claiming ‘damages’). For example, you may be able to claim compensation if your washing machine starts leaking and damages your kitchen floor. If an item or product has given you an injury you’ll have to make a personal injury claim. If you have insurance that covers the problem, you could make a claim on your insurance policy. This could be quicker and easier, but it could mean the amount you pay for your insurance will go up. Work out how much compensation you want You’ll need to work out a fair amount of compensation to ask for. You should consider: •how much money you’ve spent fixing the problems, or how much it will cost to fix •how much time you’ve spent and what your time is worth How to claim compensation It’s a good idea to take photos of any damage caused so you can use them as evidence. You should also make note of dates and times when things went wrong. The action you should take depends on

whether or not you bought the item that caused the damage. If you bought the item that caused the damage You should first try to claim compensation from the company you bought the item from. Call or write to them and explain your situation. What to write or say: “The law says I’m entitled to be paid damages when a faulty item causes damage.” You can include the cost of the faulty item in your claim for damages, but not if you’ve already had a refund or been given a replacement. If you write, include copies of photos or any other proof you have of the damage. It’s a good idea to keep the originals in case you need them later. You can send the letter by registered post so you have proof that it was received. If you didn’t buy the item that caused the damage You have the legal right to get compensation from the manufacturer (ie the company that made the product) if all of the following apply: •you’re claiming for more than £275 •the item that caused the damage was unsafe •the damage wasn’t done to something owned by a business You can’t claim the cost of the faulty item only the cost of the damage and distress. Call or write to them and explain your situation. What to write or say: “The product has damaged my personal

property; therefore I’m legally entitled to damages under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.” If your claim is for less than £275 You can make a claim for ‘negligence’ against either the manufacturer or the company you bought the item from. You may have to prove that they were negligent, but it’s worth calling or writing to them first to explain your situation. What to write or say: “The product has damaged my personal property; therefore I believe I’m legally entitled to damages for negligence.” If you’re still not getting anywhere If you’re not offered compensation or you’re unhappy with the offer, you should: 1.Check if the trader’s a member of a trade association. Look on the trader’s website or ask them if you can’t find this information. Contact the trade association and explain the situation. 2.Ask the trader if they’re a member of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) scheme - it’s a way of solving disagreements without going to court. If they don’t respond or won’t use an ADR scheme, keep a record of the fact that you asked them (and the date). If you bought the item yourself with a credit card, you can contact the bank (or credit card company) and say you want to make a ‘section 75 claim’. If you used a debit card, say you want to make a ‘chargeback’ claim. If you don’t get anywhere, you can complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service. If you’re still not happy, you’ll have to go to court to get compensation. This can be expensive and take a long time.

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Spalding Parish C of E Day School Calling teachers, PTA members, pupils… Do you have exciting news at your school?

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Author, Joseph Delaney, visited the school as part of his UK tour. Sam Buckley, from Bookmark, organised this fantastic opportunity for the children in Y5 and Y6. Joseph Delaney spent an hour with the children in which he spoke about his early life, his career and how he became a writer. During the workshop, he read extracts from his series of books called ‘Spooks’. In an inspiring and detailed talk, Joseph Delaney described how he developed and created his characters and he also spoke about how he might write the ending of the story first. Following the workshop, children were able to purchase a signed copy of his book from his new series ‘Arena 13’. School bought copies for the new school library too. As part of schools ‘Reading for Pleasure’ drive, the children were given the opportunity to add more skills to their writing toolkit. This has been

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We have already achieved so much in this academic year and I am pleased to share two stories with you. Students at The Priory School have been working with young artists ‘Mhythm’ to create content for a festival next year in April 2018. EMERGE is a Workshop to create a festival for the community to allow them to be more culturally engaged. SPIRIT 2012 have funded the project with The Mighty Creatives and students are preparing to bring the National festival to Spalding. We had our first ever student only pantomime at the Priory this year. Maisie McNeill took the role of a particularly sassy Cinderella and Ben Fenwick-French played both The Godfather and the Prince in a last minute cast change due to illness. Every student that chose to participate had something to say in the piece leaving parents and teachers speechless and proud of how much they had achieved. There were lots of laughs and the sense of support from the rest of the school was amazing. Thank you to staff and students for all their hard work.

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Ofsted has recognised Boston College’s high standards of provision, performance and quality of teaching during their recent inspection. The inspection team confirmed the College’s “Good” status, making it one of the best performing providers of education in the area. The report concluded that the College, with its Spalding and Boston campuses, has built upon previous inspection performance with aspects of provision described as “life-changing”. There was excellent feedback regarding the College’s Apprenticeship provision, with Ofsted

Ayscoughfee School Children at Ayscoughfee Hall School enjoyed a busy end to the autumn term. The PTFA ran a very successful Christmas fete with stalls, a raffle and Santa in attendance to begin the countdown to Christmas. Year 5 visited Burghley House to celebrate a Tudor Christmas whilst Reception children went in to town to entertain with Christmas songs. They also went with Kindergarten pupils and some of the choir to sing at Georgian Court. The Infant productions,’ Wriggly Nativity’ and ‘Lights, Camel, Action’ went very well and were enjoyed by the School, parents and friends, whilst the older children went to the pantomime at the South Holland Centre. We enjoyed a delicious turkey lunch and there

the second author visit, with Billy Bob Buttons visiting in October, this academic year which the children have thoroughly enjoyed. ‘It’s such a fantastic opportunity for children in our school to experience authors first-hand and to then be inspired in their own reading and writing.’

stating “A substantially higher proportion of Apprentices achieve their qualifications than in other providers.” Ofsted praised the College’s strong links with local employers which ensure that students have access to high quality work experience placements and real world projects, whatever their field of study. The inspection results were backed up by the College’s continued success of students progressing into employment and on to higher levels of study. The inspectors made particular reference to the high quality careers service, saying, “learners have access to high quality careers, information, advice and guidance.” Principal and CEO, Jo Maher confirmed “The College is in a strong position looking to the future, with ambitious plans for the further development of its high quality qualifications, including A-levels and technical education. Investment is planned for new facilities with a particular focus on STEM, university level courses and Apprenticeships, particularly at the Spalding Campus, which will allow us to continue to build on this excellent result.”

were the usual Christmas parties with games and Father Christmas for the younger children. The Juniors organised a Games Afternoon with a number of interesting competitions and fun activities for the Infants and each other ( and staff proved pretty good at throwing ‘snowballs ‘ into the mouth of painted snowmen models too!) Term ended with a packed congregation enjoying the traditional Carol Concert at the Methodist Church with poems, songs and readings performed by the whole school. We now look forward to a busy spring term, lighter evenings with lots of sport and new extra curricular activities.

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Library News

Adult Book Choice Year One by Nora Roberts A stunning new novel from the bestselling author Nora Roberts. With one drop of blood, the old world is gone for ever. And in its place, something extraordinary begins. They call it The Doom - a deadly pandemic that starts on a cold New Year’s Eve in the Scottish countryside. There’s something mysterious about the virus and the way it spreads. As billions fall sick and die, some survivors find themselves invested with strange, unexpected abilities.

Childrens Book Choice Boogie Bear by David Walliams Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can’t get any worse. But they can - much worse! Another winner from David Walliams and Tony Ross, this book is a must read for children young and old!

Events at Spalding Library in February: There are lots of things for pre schoolers at the Library

Messy mornings every Monday 10.30am Crafty messy fun

Storytime every Tuesday 2.00pm Stories and fun

Rhyme Time every Thursday 10.30 Rhymes and songs

❖ Spalding Library opening hours: Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 9am – 5pm, Wednesday 9am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 6pm, Friday 9am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm ❖ Pinchbeck Library opening hours: Tuesday 10am - 1pm, Wednesday 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm Thursday 10am - 1pm 1st Saturday of each month 10am – 1pm

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Family life

Follow Your Dreams

Nigel, Louise and Kian Chapman are close to the end of their family gap period. The Spalding family put their work and school lives on hold to do volunteer work in the UK last summer before heading abroad in September. After time in America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, the Chapmans are now in south-east Asia. Nigel tells Simply of their time in Oz:

blankets and coolboxes. It helps when the temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius - and we’re told that was a cooler Christmas Day! Of course, Australia is well known for being a country fond of a barbecue. And, brilliantly, there are barbecue units installed at lots of public spaces, free to use. Isn’t that a great way to encourage people to come together in the fresh air? It was a fantastic atmosphere at City Beach and the festive period was all the better for us as my daughter, Tia, was

y the time you read this Christmas and New Year will be a distant memory for us all. However, the experience of Christmas Day 2017 will stay with us for a very long time. We spent the majority of it on City Beach in Perth with dozens of other families who headed for the seaside armed with gazebos, beach tents, picnic

able to join us for a fortnight in between her university studies. The four of us and Katy - one of Louise’s best friends, who emigrated to Australia from Stickney near Boston four years ago - loved being able to swim in the Indian Ocean on Christmas Day. A little less chilly for us than those who brave the sea on the North Norfolk coast each December 25! The day, which had started with a budget present exchange around the tree at Katy’s, ended perfectly watching the sun dip ‘into’ the sea on the horizon (another similarity with Hunstanton!) It will also go down as the day I tried kangaroo meat for the first

time as we enjoyed our barbie with hundreds of other people at the seaside. I did feel a tinge of uneasiness about tucking into a lump of ‘Skippy’, since we’d had a few nice encounters with the lovable marsupials. We first spotted them on a golf course in Anglesea, during our campervan trip along the Great Ocean Road, west of Melbourne. Just a few days later we got to cuddle a baby roo while we stayed with an Australian family we had met in Japan. Harry had been rescued from his mother’s pouch as she lay dead on the roadside after being hit by a vehicle. With the support and approval of a kangaroo

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sanctuary, relatives of our hosts were allowed to care for Harry at their home for a few months. He spent much of the day snuggled up in a blanket which replicated his mum’s pouch. So cute. Tia and Kian got to cuddle a koala at a sanctuary and we’ve all marvelled at the beautiful birds and other wildlife which are a normal part of everyday life, even in the city. We were lucky enough to get to spend seven weeks in Australia, a mammoth country where a four-hour flight only takes you from central south coast to west coast. Although not a cricket fan, I took the opportunity to see England take

on Australia in the Third Test of the Ashes series. Fortunately, that first day of play in Perth was one of the few the Poms played really well during the entire series! We had a fabulous time in Oz, another memorable step on this incredible adventure which we don’t want to end. As I write, there’s much more still to come yet though, including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Only then will we accept the reality that this family gap period cannot go on forever... trip, To see more about our ily Fam r Ou e pag ok ‘like’ Facebo Gap Year or visit .uk www.familygapyear.co

alentine’s Day – love it or loathe it…but there’s no feeling quite like that surge of excitement you get when you find out you have a secret admirer! That feeling? That’s Oxytocin. The Hormone of Love. It really is something special and in basic terms, it rules our life! That moment when your eyes meet across a room and you get that warm and tingly feeling? Oxytocin. When you look at someone and realise you like them a little bit more than friends? Oxytocin. Falling in Love? Oxytocin. That mind-blowing Orgasm? You guessed it! It starts labour, it births your placenta and is integral to breastfeeding. You could say that Oxytocin is responsible for life on earth – without it, there would be no fancying another person enough to have sex and make a baby, never mind birth and growing a tiny human with your milk. It really is incredible stuff. So, what exactly is it? Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter, which is just a big fancy word for something that makes other things possible. It allows our body to feel and do a variety of things. The latest research tells us that babies and children release oxytocin when physically close to their parents; it slows their heart rate and calms them down. It’s an antidote to hunger and scientists are looking at how to use that to aid weight loss! It improves social interaction, nurtures protective instincts, induces sleep and fosters generosity to name but a few. It certainly does seem to be the key to a happy life! So why isn’t everyone constantly walking around on Cloud 9?

Well, the problem is, Oxytocin doesn’t always get produced when you want it to. Adrenaline is released by your body when you are in ‘fight or flight’ mode and stops your body making Oxytocin. Now, adrenaline is a very useful thing if you are running away from a dinosaur, or fighting for your life but unfortunately, it’s also released when we’re over-tired, over worked and stressed out. In our modern, device driven lives this is a common problem and at any one time, a good proportion of the population is fuelled by adrenaline with a side of caffeine. It certainly is a theme around VM HQ from time to time! The answer, I believe, lies in Hugging. Hugging someone for 30 seconds or longer actually stops adrenaline being produced and produces Oxytocin. You switch from ‘fight or flight’ to ‘rest and digest’. If you are lucky enough to have someone in your life that gives excellent hugs (and I do…you know who you are BC!) then take advantage at every opportunity. Reduction in fatigue and depression as well as improved heart health is something we could all do with! Hugging also makes us feel connected and wanted. To stand still for 30 seconds in this crazy world is a luxury and you never know…a hug, a little Oxytocin and who knows where it might lead this Valentines Day?!

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Teens, Social Media and Smartphone Addiction So what happens when you take a teen’s phone away for 7 days? Withdrawal symptoms similar to a drug addict. Panic attacks, anxiety, anger, crying, tantrums, screaming, rolling eyes, lies, pouts, disbelief. Parents of teens have it rough these days thanks to a new cocktail: smartphones laced with social media apps. The mix is so potent it can take over your teen’s life and so dangerous it can literally open the door to stalkers.

pps like Snapchat, facebook, twitter, instagram are actually designed to be addicting. It’s called brain hacking, and developers are hired to study the brain and the neurological triggers that keep us coming back for more. The problem for parents today is that the apps sprout up so fast it’s hard to keep up with new ones as quickly as they are available for download. Most apps do not come with any age limits, warning labels or ratings that parents can easily screen. Have you checked the children? If you have a teenager you might need to do a check up, there is a social media crisis happening right in front of your screens. There are definitely social media highs and lows influencing circles of friends the past few years as more and more apps appear. One of my parent friends commented; “At age 12, she wanted to join Snapchat, and I resisted for about a year. Finally giving in when she was 13 with the understanding it would only be used with her friends, we joined. Snapchat, once coined for teen sexting in 2012, is now one of the most popular social media networks with all ages hooked.” It soon became clear as time went on I actually knew nothing about teens and social media. A friend recommended I read American Girls: Social Media and the Secret

Lives of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales, it really was an eye-opener and the stuff of nightmares to be honest. This is a side you will not be exposed to as a parent no matter how much you know about social media, if you do one thing, try to broaden your knowledge as much as possible.” Thanks to Snapchat and other apps, teens don’t think they need to hang out in person anymore. They don’t talk on the phone either. EVERYTHING happens in private and disappearing messages or live videos. Even when friends are together in the same room or sitting in the back seat riding home from school, there’s a mobile device stillness in the air. It’s Snapchat silence, scrolling, staring, and selfies. Minimal conversation except a few “Did you see that?” “OMG, can you believe she is with him?” And what’s a streak you might ask? I wasn’t aware until researching this article but a Snapchat streak is the number of days in a row that you and another person have mutually sent and opened at least one Snapchat. While they are ~fun~ and all, Snapchat streaks can strain any friendship or relationship. Is it all bad? Of course it’s not all bad. Our grandparents and parents would have let us out for hours on end not knowing where we were or what we were doing. You may get more of an insight into what your children

Top 10 reasons a teenager “could not live” without their phone 1. Friends would be mad 2. Losing streaks (more on this below) 3. FOMO (Fear of missing out) 4. That’s where she hangs out with friends 5. Streaming or catch up on TV 6. “Not fair” 7. No other way to talk to friends 8. Youtube 9. The’yd rather lose their voice calling phone app than Snapchat 10. Boredom

are doing looking at posts from them and their friends. Knowledge is power. So what can you do? In all honesty it is difficult to avoid smart phones and social media but look at yourself, is your phone continually in your hand? Lead by example. Arm yourself with as much knowledge as possible and try to set some rules that everyone is happy to agree to in terms of when phones are appropriate and when they should be kept out of the way.

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Health & Beauty

The Power of Positivity Positive thinking can be defined as an optimistic or bright, mental and emotional approach to life. A positive person is more likely to anticipate happiness, health and success, and believe they can overcome obstacles or difficulties in their life. Some say, we are as happy as we choose to be. Whilst many believe adopting a positive mindset is not always an easy choice, it is really one of the most important things you can do to improve your life.

t is important to become aware of how our thoughts, feelings, perceptions and desires have a direct impact on our real life outcomes. You may notice how your thoughts effect your decisions, reactions and responses to what is happening in your life and continue to shape your future. It is therefore important to pay close attention to these and how you can best contribute to creating a positive mindset to shape your future.

5 Steps to Positive Thinking: 1. Tell yourself you can change: Believe that you are in control of your thoughts therefore have the power to change your life. Understand the relationship between change and personal growth. Inspire yourself to want to change by reading positive quotes and affirmations. 2. Stop comparing: Search for happiness within, rather than analysing what is going on around you. Ignore what other people say or think about you. Stop worrying what others are up to, or questioning the successes in their lives. We are all living our own journeys. Focus on yourself first, and once you find happiness you naturally won’t worry about what’s going on the outside. 3. Refuel and re-energize: Whilst being tired can lead to physical exhaustion, it can also cause mental fatigue and drain the energy you need to control your thoughts and

think positively. High stress levels and lack of nutrients can effect your nervous system and cloud your judgment. You have the ability to think clearer when you are rested so notice when you need a break, or take part in activities that relax and re-energize you. 4. Identify both the positive and negative: Be aware of your negative thoughts, but know that you have the ability to choose positive thoughts. Be aware of why particular thoughts may exist, and your intention and desire to change them. Understand the

benefits of choosing positive thoughts over negative thoughts. 5. Seek Support: Seek support from people around you who are likely to influence and guide you positively. You may choose to reach out to friends, family or a professional. You’ll be surprised at the amount of help that is around you if you ask for it. (Macdonald, Katie 2014) Taking steps to identify and control your thought patterns can provide you with the tools and foundation you need to transform your life.

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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. The 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 for 6 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 for 2 vehicles. 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. 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.

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The Crescent: Independence is the key to street’s long -running success Spalding street, The Crescent is renowned for its vibrant mix of independent shops and services - something which has changed little, If at all, over the years. Today, it is a hive of activity, as well as home to an eccelectic variety of businesses, many of which have been serving customers for decades - and in one case for more than a hundred years. The Crescent has always been home to a wide variety of independent companies. In research gathered by Michael Elsden for

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Here at Love to Sew we have 35 years’ experience using fashion industry standards and high quality factory techniques so that you look your best for proms weddings and in your day to day garments. We offer ladies, gentlemen’s and children’s tailoring and dressmaking alterations, soft furnishing, curtains alteration and making as well as roman blinds making service and alterations. We have found since moving into the shop the desire for

his Aspects of Spalding series, records show that in the early 1890s businesses located in The Crescent included three dressmakers, a butcher, an ironmongers, a couple of bootmakers plus a baker and flour dealer among others. There was also a ladies school run by Mrs Elizabeth Robinson. Forty years later, as shown in Kelly’s Directory, the mix had evolved somewhat and included a bone setting specialist, dental surgeon, mineral water manufacturers and

bespoke curtains, soft furnishings and blinds has grown and grown, we are happy to work with your own fabric or you can choose from our wide selection to update and personalise your home. We are proud of the high quality curtaining and upholstery fabric choice we have on offer for you. We are pleased to offer you a lovely selection of ‘loved before’ occasion wear which is always available in the shop. You will also find in the shop a large selection of scarves and wraps to compliment your outfit.

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an umbrella maker. The row of shops built by town tradesman Charles Patrick Martin, on what was the front lawns of the Abbey Buildings, facing onto The Crescent, have been known as The Crescent Shopping Centre since the 1930s. The opposite side of the road was home to the Railway Mission from the 1850s, when it opened as a Primitive Methodist Chapel. It later became the Temperance Hall when the chapel moved to a new building in St Thomas’ Road.

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Crescent Dental Dr Khan has been at the practice since 2009. He has over 30 years experience as a Dentist and he does orthodontic treatment too. We have another part time Dentist who works one day a week in the practice and she has been here for 2 years but qualified in dentistry for over 10 years. We have a trainee dental

nurse who has been here for 2 years. We also have a receptionist and trainee dental nurse who has been here for 2 years. Dr Khan & the other Dentist are both GDC registered. We do payment plans for adults and children which is called Denplan. however we don’t offer NHS as it’s a private practice.

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Tip2toe was founded in April 2011 by Jacqui and Sarah who started off trading out of a room in The Fitness Company, later moving to the back of the building when they expanded offering beauty treatments too! In April 2017 Tip2toe expanded again! Now they are situated down The Crescent in the old Tulip Radio building. The business has gone from strength to strength and now the team at Tip2toe are very proud to be able to offer a huge variety of services. These include a full range of beauty treatments with Sagan a Level 3 trained, full time beautician who has been with Tip2toe from the very beginning. 2 highly qualified hairdressers, both of which trained at image international. The Hair Studio, Jenna and Danni have a wealth of experience of over 23 years between them and are excited about branching out on their own, offering a wide range of services including cuts, styles, colours such as balayage, hair extensions and hair up’s for special occasions. The hair studio has already been a roaring success and they look forward to welcoming more customers throughout the course of 2018.

A registered foot Care Specialist, Elaine MPSPract/SAC Dip FHTP/FHPP who qualified through Stonebridge College in April 2013. Elaine has also been with Tip2toe for almost 9months. Elaine is in the salon every Tuesday offering a professional and reliable service for any foot care problems you may have. Lastly Tip2toe has 2 fully qualified nail technicians Sarah and Jacqui who would like to thank all of their loyal customers throughout the years, Sarah is not only a qualified nail technician but is also fully qualified in the Bowen technique something Sarah is very passionate about. The Bowen Technique helps with Pain management sports injuries, acute and chronic back pain, general aches and pains, Sciatics, Frozen shoulder and tennis elbow, whiplash, jaw discomfort, Asthma, Hayfever, Headaches/Sinus, Stress & Tension, Digestion, Chronic fatigue and Heel and foot pain. The experience of Bowen is gentle, subtle and relaxing, this is what makes the Bowen Technique unique. Call Sarah for a more detailed chat about how the Bowen Technique can help you. Throughout 2018 Tip2toe will be expanding

further to include a fully equipped spray tan room, non-surgical treatments (facelift + liposuction) AND a tanning bed offering red and blue light that has healing properties as well as giving you a healthy glow. Please feel free to give Tip2toe a call for any health and beauty services you need, our friendly receptionist Sam will be happy to take your call.

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Devonports Kitchens & Bathrooms

veryone agrees that the kitchen is the heart of any home and that you can’t beat a relaxing long soak in a luxurious bath to unwind at the end of a hard and tiring working day. Nobody knows that better than Stephen and Sarah Devonport who turned a longterm dream into a reality when they set up their own Devonports kitchen and bathroom design and installation business in Deeping St James. “It all began over 14 years ago with a desire to provide people with beautiful bathrooms and kitchens married up with expert design, advice and customer service,” said Sarah. They worked out of a home office and van in the early days of the business but were so driven with the dream of one day having their own showroom, that it was only a matter of time before the couple realised their ambition.

We are not driven by a team of sales staff, we have no targets or limits to reach or achieve, only the ones that we set ourselves to make our customers’ experiences enjoyable and personal. “We enjoyed many years of continued growth and success and our dream finally became a reality in 2009 when Devonports Kitchens & Bathrooms was born,” said Sarah. “Our initial showroom started out at 45 Bridge Street, Deeping St James and we now occupy the neighbouring two units which has allowed us to expand our existing showroom with further kitchen and bathroom displays.” The Devonports’ kitchens, along with its fitted bathroom furniture, are manufactured in Birmingham by Mereway Limited, which has more than 30 years of continued growth and success. They have three ranges within their kitchen portfolio and expanding into the showroom next door has given the Devonports the opportunity to display even more options. The new kitchen settings have been specifically designed to showcase different door styles and colours and different styles

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9.00am – 12pm Painting Group Cowbit Village Hall 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 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 2.30pm - 4pm First & Third Monday of month Bereavement support group The Vista Hall, Spalding 01775 767165 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Renew class (stretch, strengthen and relaxation class). Moose Hall, Love Lane, Spalding. Tel: Zoe 07921 553849 Monday Evening Boston Wheelers cyclingclub - Wheelers beginners bike rides. Meet at Hammer & Pincers. Contact Debbie Winrow via the Facebook page for further info. 6pm – 9.30pm, Line dancing for absolute beginners – intermediate classes, at Long Sutton Church Hall. other classes on other days at other locations available. Call for details 01406 350732 7.00pm - 7.45pm puppy/beginners, 7.45-8.30pm intermediate, 8.30-9.15pm advanced. Umbrella. Bookings only, call 01775 761795/07971 393832 8-9pm “Pay to Play” session, under England Netball, Age 14 and over, Peele Leisure Centre Long Sutton

v TUESDAY

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 - 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 7.30-8.30pm 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

v 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 – 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

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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 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

v THURSDAY

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 6.30 - 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 7.45pm – 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

v FRIDAY

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 (7- 13yrs), Castle Sports Complex, T: 01775 762178 E: BlademasterGBR@aol.com, W:custodiansfencingclub.co.uk 7.30pm Bingo, Sutterton Village Hall, Park

1 February Anthony Strong, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

10 February Simply 60s, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

2 February Funhouse Comedy Club, 8.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

16 February The Dead Sea, 2pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

7 February Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

17 February 60s Show starring Brian Poole & The Tremeloes, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

21 February An Evening with Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 22 February Finding Nana, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

24 February 18 February Candide, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, 7 February Gitarrissima, 3pm, South Holland South Holland Centre, Royal Opera House Opera: Tosca Centre, 01775 764777 01775 764777 7.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 18 February 28 February Hubberts Bridge Model NT Live: Cat on a Hot Tin 8 February Show, 10am - 4pm, Hubberts Roof, 7pm, The Railsplitters, 8pm, South Bridge Community Centre, South Holland Centre, Holland Centre, 01775 764777 glynhalgarth@tiscali.co.uk 01775 764777

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

v 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 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 11.15am - 12.15pm 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 761795/07971 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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