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Welcome to the May issue This year is zooming by, how are we heading to May already? May is my little boy’s birthday so we have a busy diary…his social life is better than mine! We are heading down South with friends to visit Peppa Pig World, wish me luck – we are ‘glamping’ so eight of us in two tents, is it appropriate to put all the kids in one and the adults in another for some peace and quiet?!!!! It’s so nice to have the lighter nights so we can be out enjoying the garden (and a pimms!) after work. My two are definitely in the ‘outdoorsy’ category so we have set up a little planting area for tomatoes, strawberries and a few plants too. In this issue we are looking into dental care as May is National Smile Month, we visit Holbeach to see what the town has to offer us and we celebrate Donut Week! Have you ever thought about expanding your family by giving a child in care a foster home? We have a small insight to what’s involved as during May there is Foster Care Fortnight to raise awareness of all the children needing a home to thrive and a bed to call their own. Tim this month is test driving the DS7, check out his review on page 44. All that’s left for me to say is enjoy the issue and see you next month!

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Lincolnshire’s oldest resident to celebrate 110th Birthday Violet Davies-Evans will be celebrating her 110th birthday with a party at Ashwood Nursing and Care Home in Spalding on Friday 30th March at 2.30pm you are very welcome to come along on that day to take photos and speak to her family. A brief life history is below: Born in Sutterton in 1908, the third child of what was to be a family of four sisters and a brother, Violet Davies-Evans was brought up in Spalding. After leaving school she started work at Pennington’s before moving to Birmingham as a beautician at Marshall and Snelgroves. In the thirties she moved to London to work for Elizabeth Arden as a beauty specialist advising many influential clients on how to make the best of themselves. Violet was married to Hubert in 1938 and, though they would have liked to have a family that was not to be. At the outbreak of war Elizabeth Arden, herself,

offered her a job in America but she chose to stay in London. As well as her day job working as a PA to Christopher Hinton, (Baron Hinton of Bankside) in the Ministry of Supply she was regularly to be found fire-watching on the roofs of the capital. After the war Violet, her husband and two dogs moved to Oxfordshire where he became the very charismatic head of a school in a large hospital. They enjoyed a busy social life entertaining friends and she was able to demonstrate her wide range of cooking skills as well as the love her of antiques, painting and tapestry work. Sadly, soon after his retirement in 1975, her husband died and, having too large a property to look after on her own, she moved back to Lincolnshire, sharing a house in Osbournby with her also widowed sister, May, and getting fully involved in village life including the WI. After the death of her sister she moved back to Spalding where she has lived

independently until 2014 when she decided that she needed more care and moved into Ashwood Nursing and Care Home.

Holbeach hub honoured A community hub in Holbeach run by Lincolnshire Co-op has received national recognition. The hub on Fleet Street is home to Lincolnshire Co-op’s food store, post office and pharmacy and the town’s volunteer-run community library. Together they provide valued services, help grow the local economy and care for people’s health and wellbeing.

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News Spalding Actor Wins Prestigious Award Spalding raised actor/comedian Pip Swallow has picked up a prestigious award for her TV show pilot, the premise for a series she is working on that will be set in London and Lincolnshire. The pilot will also be screening at the Pilot Light Television Festival in Manchester this May. Pip Swallow won Best Pilot at last month’s Debbie Awards, part of The Edinburgh International TV Festival for her show, Great Expectations, based on Dickens’ famous novel. Set in London and Lincolnshire, the dark comedy show follows Pip, a loveless, jobless woman, leaving London to seek a more meaningful life in the Midlands, by way of working in Havisham Homes, a care home for the elderly. Pip said: “I’m delighted to have won this prestigious award for top new talent. It’s amazing

to be recognised by industry professionals and I hope the pilot will be picked up by TV executives for a full series run.” She added,”Showing up in Manchester will be a wonderful opportunity to see an audience respond to the pilot for the first time. It’s so exciting to find out what people think of it!” The Edinburgh International Television Festival is the biggest festival of its kind in Europe, celebrating creators of television and digital media programming and attracts a star-studded line-up each year, with the likes of Charlie Brooker, Ricky Gervais and Armando Iannucci all having taken part in the festival. The Pilot Light Festival features pilot and web series competitors from around the world. This year special guests will include Christopher Eccleston

and Julie Hesmondhalgh. Great Expectations will be showing on 5th May at 2pm at HOME in Manchester and tickets are available at http://www.pilotlightfestival.co.uk/ season-3-events

South Holland Jobs Fair 2018 Are you looking for a job, or a new career in South Holland? If so, come along to a free event in Spalding. The annual South Holland Jobs Fair takes place on Tuesday 1st May and offers visitors the opportunity to speak to over 50 employers and training providers from a range of industries who are recruiting in our area. The popular event is being held at The Castle Sports Complex between 10am – 2pm and is organised by South Holland District Council and The Department for Work and Pensions. Representatives from several sectors will be on hand to discuss current vacancies and apprenticeships as well as offering information about a wide range of jobs. Visitors can get careers advice and learn about the skills needed for different job roles. We also have providers to support anyone who is thinking of starting their own business or looking to benefit from training and development opportunities. Councillor Nick Worth, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Growth and Commercialisation, said: “The 2018 South Holland Jobs Fair, run in conjunction with the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP), is an excellent opportunity for

anyone across the district looking for work, to speak to employers and get careers advice. Advice is also on offer for anyone looking to start up their own business. The Jobs Fair has been very popular in recent years and demonstrates South Holland District Council’s commitment to helping its residents back into work.” The jobs fair has been running for several years now and is widely recognised as a very helpful event for everyone in our community. Last year around 400

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people attended and we received plenty of positive comments. Due to the popularity of the event we have changed venues to accommodate more employers. The jobs fair will give visitors a great chance to see all the employment choices, across a variety of roles and business sectors that South Holland has to offer. For more information about South Holland Jobs Fair contact 01775 764895 or email economicdevelopment@sholland. gov.uk

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Spalding Author Shortlisted for Award Spalding author among contenders for RNA’s Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers Spalding author Jane Lacey-Crane is among the contenders for The Romantic Novelists’ Association’s (RNA) prestigious Joan Hessayon Award for new writers, for her novel Secrets and Tea at Rosie Lee’s, published by Aria Fiction. The shortlist is made up of authors whose debut novels have been accepted for publication after passing through the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers’ Scheme. Each year 250 places are offered to unpublished writers writing in the romantic fiction genre. As part of the scheme, they can submit a complete manuscript for critique by one of the Association’s published authors as well as attend RNA events which offer opportunities to meet and network with publishers, agents and other published authors. This year’s competing novels include historical romance, paranormal romance, contemporary romance and romantic comedy, and explore a variety of themes which include family, secrets and loss. Jane Lacey-Crane’s Secrets and Tea at Rosie Lee’s, set in London’s East End, follows the story of Abby Cowan. Approaching 40 and fighting a serious case of ‘empty nest syndrome’, Abby is a woman without a plan. At a time of upheaval, she’s faced with ghosts from her past and another chance at love. If she’s brave enough to take it. Jane Lacey-Crane grew up in East London, and many of the characters in the book were inspired by people she grew up with. Commenting on the contenders for 2018, Nicola Cornick, current RNA Chairman, said, “The RNA is particularly proud of its New Writers’ Scheme, which is unique to the association, and helps new

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writers on that difficult path to publication. In recent years we’ve had an excellent success rate and this year is no exception with seventeen debut novelists graduating from the scheme. Having read every last one of them, I’m delighted to see a new generation of talent being fostered by the scheme.” Imogen Howson, who runs the New Writers’ Scheme, commented, “It is wonderful to see debut authors graduating from the New Writers Scheme and we are ever grateful to Dr. David Hessayon who continues to support the Awards in honour of his late wife, Joan.” The Award will be presented at the RNA Summer Party on Thursday 17th May at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. The Joan Hessayon Award is generously sponsored by gardening expert Dr. David Hessayon OBE, in honour of his late wife Joan, who was a longstanding member of the RNA and a great supporter of its New Writers’ Scheme. The New Writers’ Scheme has been run by the RNA since 1962 and is unique among professional writing associations. It aims to encourage fresh talent in the writing of romantic novels that reflect all aspects of love and life, contemporary or historical. Manuscripts submitted under the scheme are from unpublished authors and are read by an experienced writer or editor who provides invaluable feedback. Any manuscript that is subsequently published as a debut novel is eligible for the Joan Hessayon Award. All eligible books are judged by a panel of experienced RNA members who are already published authors, and this year the final round judge is Emma Milne-White, owner of the award-winning Hungerford Bookshop, former COSTA book awards judge, and a director of Arts for Hungerford.

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NEWS News WalkingTogether for Health Celebrates Celebrating – Lincolnshire Anniversary Co-Op10th colleagues honoured A scheme aimed at getting more people in South Holland walking has celebrated its Hard-working colleagues from across ten year anniversary and organisers are Lincolnshire Co-op have been honoured to attract new members. forkeen making life better in their communities. The district’s Walkingwas for Health An awards ceremony held at initiative marked the occasion a Lincolnshire Showground and with brought celebratory event at the South Holland together hundreds of team members Centre recently, which was from across the trading area.attended Lincoln by City 130 walk leaders and volunteers. football manager Danny Cowley was the schemeand helps toevent support South guest The of honour the was hosted Holland District Council’s priority of Prior. by BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Melvyn developing safer, stronger, healthier The prestigious Colleague of the and Year more independent communities and Branch of the Year accoladeswhilst were protecting most vulnerable. Walking bestowed onthe dedicated staff. Employees for Health offers thirteen walks across the were also recognised for volunteering district run by eight walking groups. work and for completing training. The health beneﬁ ts of walking include: Award winners included pharmacist lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart Jeff Law from Lincoln’s Cabourne Avenue disease, diabetes and strokes, improved Pharmacy. He was chosen as the winner heart, lungs andof circulation of the Colleague the Yearperformance, gold award improved mood, reduced anxiety and it can and was singled out for being helpful, help you sleep better. trustworthy and inspiring. Walking gets people active Nominated by colleagues inand his can branch provide a safe place to meet others, which for his care and professionalism, Jeff was can also help people to manage or recover praised for going the extra mile when a from any mentalpresented health problems. pregnant patient themselves The walks are led by friendly, with signs of pre-eclampsia, which can knowledgeable volunteers who have serious complications if it’sare notspecially trained for the job. monitored and treated. total of 72tonew walkers joined in 2016JeffAtook her a doctors’ surgery but 17, bringing total membership to 329 and the GPs were on home visits. Keen that are always made feel shenew wasparticipants seen, he took her home toto arrange welcome. childcare for her youngster and then took don’t just take our wordshe forwas it - some her toBut hospital himself, where of the walkers who attended the celebration then admitted. have hadalso theircelebrated say on the many beneﬁ ts that He was for his actions Walking for Health gives them. during the snow earlier this month. A member ofdispense the Spalding group said: Pharmacies can’t medication “I joined eight years ago and volunteered without a pharmacist on the premises, and to become a walk leader. I think theeven main despite a two-hour drive to work,

advantage has been meeting so many lovely people and of course, helping me to keep ﬁt.” A Donington walker said: “We joined because it seemed a great way of meeting new friends and getting to know our local area. My husband and I really look forward to our Tuesday ‘date’ – we always have a great time and laugh a lot.” Post Office the Year – gold A member ofof the Crowland groupaward Long Sutton Post Office added: “I joined after retiring because I was Foodfor Store oftothe gold award looking things do.Year It has–brought me Crowland Food Store so many new friends, with other friendship Travelout Branch the Year groups growing of theof original walking Spalding branch one. Not only that buttravel I feel much ﬁtter.” Cruise Travel walker Branch of the An Ayscoughfee added: “I Year – Boston travelwhich branch suffered a stroke in 2014 left me of the Year – again. paralysed,Pharmacy but I eventually got mobile bronzemy award Walking has developed leg muscles and Pharmacy my mentalSwineshead health, by meeting people and discussing everyday life. The walk leaders are excellent and you can take it as slowly as youThe like.”Information Systems team, which

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works across Lincolnshire Co-op’s trading Tocollectively take part in one orthe more walks, free area, won Colleague ofofthe charge each week, just turn up on the day as Year silver award. outlined below: The team was commended for pulling Spalding: Monday 10.45amall meet at South together and protecting of Lincolnshire Holland Centre (30 and 60 minutes) Co-op’s many IT systems during the Donington: of Tuesday 10.30am meet at Ruby aftermath the WannaCry cyber security Hunt Centre (30, 45 and 90 minutes) attack in May 2017. This involved lots of Crowland:work Wednesday meet at night technical out of10.45am hours, into the Crowland library (30 and 60 minutes) and over the weekend, plus visiting many Holbeach: Thursdayto10.30am meet at as soon trading branches check systems Holbeach United Services Club (60 minutes) as possible. Sutton St James: Thursday 10am meet at The Colleague of the Year bronze Sutton St James Village Hall (60-90 award was bestowed on Funeralminutes) Director Long Sutton: Fridayruns 10.45am meet at Long Peter Riley, who the Gainsborough, Sutton library (60 minutes) Retford and Market Funeral Home. He Spalding (Ayscoughfee): Fridaytogether 11am meet at was honoured for working with Ayscoughfee Gardens Café (30 minutes) Bassetlaw Hospice in Retford to organise a 1940s-themed fundraising event, offered his support to other branches. He If you would more information on the walks, or doing would be interested from in becoming leader’ everything sellinga ‘walk tickets to , even ended uplike helping to make patient please contact the South Holland Walk Coordinator at the Castle Sports Complex, Spalding on decorating the hall, and helping organise medication home deliveries – a lifeline for 01775who 762178 or visit http://www.sholland.gov.uk/article/3558/South-Holland-Walks staff volunteering events at the hospice. many people can’t leave their homes.

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here has been some speculation in the local press about Anglian Water’s Water Resources Management Plan 2019 that has just gone out to consultation - a vast 590 page document with numerous other documents attached. Fortunately there is a summary document as well! Buried in the depths of the document in an innocuous looking map showing a a blue triangle representing a reservoir not far short of the size of Grafham Water, ‘in South Lincolnshire’. Speculation as the exact location is understandably causing concern not least for potential landowners, but councils and environmentalists as well. I think we would all accept the need to store more water, even at a time when it seems to be endlessly raining. Water Resources East (a range of partners formed to safeguard a sustainable supply of water to the East of England), clearly states that we are the driest region in the UK. To quote from their website “The East faces a number of significant risks to its future water supply, which could have a catastrophic impact on the area’s communities, economy and environment if left unchecked.” Significantly more housing over the next twenty years will have a massive effect and be a huge drain ( excuse the pun!) on existing water resources in the future. More intensive farming to provide the food we need for an increasing population, factories and the processes to prepare that food for the supermarket will all need more water, in an area that is getting much less rainfall along with the uncertainties in our climate caused by climate change. Many farmers are already creating their own small reservoirs to ensure their crops are kept watered during dry spells, meeting the growing demand in our area for greens, such as lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower and kale and a multitude of other crops and flowers. To be fair to Anglian Water they have I understand a number of options when it

comes to location and that will depend on geological surveys aligned to the position of existing waterways such as the Welland, The River Glen and the South Forty Foot Drain in particular, when it comes to a South Lincolnshire location. They are simply planning ahead, but it might have helped if they were aligned to our own (South East Lincolnshire) 20 year local plan of which there is no mention in their documents. What is important when they decide on a location is how they build and design it. It clearly needs to add value to the area, whether that is for tourism, leisure, environmental or wildlife reasons and therefore providing a real benefit to the local economy. Building above ground as is one suggestion, could mean embankments 15metres high, which would not be just unsightly but have potential flooding implications for the surrounding area and although storing a vast amount of much needed water, would add virtually nothing to the local area. Please have a look on Anglian Water’s website at the consultation where you are encouraged to submit your views. It is not the easiest of reading, but well worth a look.

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At the end of Term 3 children performed, ‘Around the world in Eighty Minutes’, an adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ to enthusiastic and appreciative parents/carers and relatives. There were three performances. Each class learnt songs from their allocated continent and the older children took key acting roles. This is always a fantastic event for the whole school community to enjoy and thanks to Mr. Gernert from Act II for his fantastic organisation and vision.

We are continuing to fundraise for replacements to the “trim trail” and are ready to start phase one of the project. The children have all given their views on the type of equipment they would like—we now have the difficult task of meeting at least some of their expectations! Children are looking forward to a visit Shona McCallin, Olympic gold medalist from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio who will be visiting on 27th April – she was a member of the Great Britain women’s national field hockey team.

Ayscoughfee Hall School The new Friday ‘Forest School’ activities began with Reception, Year 1 and Year 3 children busy building dens, cooking over open fires and hatching penguin eggs! Kindergarten, Year 2 and Year 3 look forward to their turn after the Easter holidays (not least because it will hopefully be warmer!) The cold weather and snow did not stop the indefatigable PTFA from holding their annual Ball, with this year’s theme of ‘Havana Nights’ contrasting strangely with sub-zero temperatures outside. Everyone thoroughly

enjoyed themselves and cheques were presented to ‘Keep the Beat’, a charity for children with heart defects as well as to the school. Year 2 children and their parents had a wonderful day in London as part of their ‘Great Fire of London’ topic. They visited the Museum of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Pudding Lane and The Monument. All the Early Years and Infants were made very welcome at Baytree when they went to see ‘Alice in Wonderland’ .

In sport, the children continued to play very well, excelling at netball and football, and we were pleased to host our annual Cross Country Running competition. The whole school, staff and many parents and younger siblings ‘Walked a Mile’ for Sport’s Relief. We also found time to dress up for World Book Day and were delighted to welcome Tom Palmer, a prolific author, who kept the children entertained with talks on how he gets inspiration for his books, researches and writes them.

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Childrens Book Choice The Squirrels who Squabbled Rachel Bright, Jim Field Greedy squirrels Cyril and Bruce both have their sights on a very special prize: The last pine-nuts of the season. Uh-oh! The race is on!

Spalding Library Events in May Art Exhibition from St Barnabas Hospice From Monday 14th to Saturday 19th May we will be displaying art work from St Barnabas Hospice in the main library.

Writing Workshop We have two workshops available during May for the popular writing workshops. Saturday 12th May offers ‘Person, Point of View and Characterisation - part 2’ and Saturday 26th May will be ‘Building a Believable World – part 1’. Places are suitable for ages 16 and over and are £5 per person, with places bookable with a member of the library team.

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The event builds on the popularity of Walk to School Day, which is celebrated across the world each October. Many communities and schools have been holding spring walk and bicycle to school events for years. National Bike to School Day provides an opportunity for schools across the globe to join together to celebrate and to build off of the energy of National Bike Month. thefosteringnetwork.org.uk where you can find a whole host of information.

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Foster Care Fortnight May 14 to May 27

oster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network. Established for almost 20 years, the campaign showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. It also supports fostering services to highlight the need for more foster carers. Thousands of new foster families are needed every year to care for children, with the greatest need being for foster carers for older children, sibling groups, disabled children and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. Foster Care Fortnight is a time to challenge the myths and misconceptions about fostering. One of the aims of Foster Care Fortnight is to raise the profile of fostering and the transformational power of foster care. Could you foster? Every year, tens of

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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.

his month enjoy the sights and sniffs of Weston, courtesy of Otis; a Weston resident with a love of walking, wagging and wolfing down dinner. My paws are familiar with Weston’s paths. There’s not a hedge I haven’t stuck my handsome snout under and sniffed. But I must tell you, the smells are changing. Spring is in the air. Where there were fallen leaves, I now find snowdrops, crocuses, yellow aconites - and best of all – daffodils! When I look upwards I see pink blossom budding, and even a glimmer of sun making my black coat shine. It won’t be long before I can roll on a sunny patch of grass and feel warm, rather than my fur ending up damp and covered in mud, leaves and the odd wiggly worm. Strolling past people kennels (I think they’re called ‘houses’) there are bursts of brightness at my eye-level, thanks to carefully planted pots full of violas and pansies. Higher up are pops of colour courtesy of hanging baskets. Soon when I sniff the air I will be lucky enough to smell the sweet, subtle scent of roses floating from my village’s rosegrowers. It’s nice to appreciate nature. I stroll past the village hall. I wouldn’t mind a go at Yoga and badminton. I could even try

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We are a well-established family construction company with over 30 years experience in the construction and refurbishment of residential properties. Located in Holbeach near Spalding, Lincs, we have built an extensive supply chain of resources and professional tradesman to ensure the right people are used on the right job. Effective project

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Dying Matters 2018: Let’s Talk About it Dying Matters is a broad based and inclusive national Coalition set up and led by the National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) until July 2017 when NCPC merged with Hospice UK. The aim is to support the implementation of the Department of Health’s End of Life Care Strategy. The Coalition’s mission is to promote awareness and support changing knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards dying, death and bereavement, and through this to make a ‘good death’ the norm.

he Coalition is made up of over 32,000 members. This includes organisations from across the NHS and the voluntary and independent health and care sectors, including hospices, care homes, charities supporting old people, children and bereavement, from social care and housing sectors, from a wide range of faith organisations, community organisations, schools and colleges, academic bodies, trade unions, the legal profession and from the funeral sector. Working together, members of the Dying Matters Coalition are encouraging people to talk about their wishes towards the end of their lives, including where they want to die and their funeral plans with friends, family and loved ones. Why has the Coalition been set up? The End of Life Care Strategy, published by the Department of Health in 2008, identified a number of significant issues affecting dying and death in England: • Some people die as they would have wished, but many

do not. Many people do not die in the place they would choose to, many do not receive quality care at the end of their lives and there are reports that people have not been treated with dignity and respect • In the past, the profile of end of life care across the NHS and across society has been relatively low, leading to variability in access to and the quality of end of life care across the country and in different communities • People are uncomfortable talking about dying and death, meaning that when they come to the end of their lives friends and loved ones are not aware of their preferences The Dying Matters Coalition is part of a wider drive to ensure that all people have access to high quality care and support at the end of their lives, helping people to attain ‘a good death’. This involves improving service provision across the NHS; but to be successful, the attitudes and behaviour of people across society need to change. Dying Matters was set up to promote and support this process. Where do people want to die? There is a major mismatch between people’s preferences for where they would like to die and their actual place of death. Our research shows that around 70% of people would prefer to die at home, yet around 60% currently die in hospital. Does Dying Matters support hospice care? Yes. Dying Matters fully supports hospice care as it sets

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a gold standard that needs replicating in care homes, hospitals and all settings. What is Dying Matters Awareness Week? The highlight of the Dying Matters Coalition’s calendar is Dying Matters Awareness Week. The Awareness Week involves a programme of events to mark the occasion and is being supported by a national PR and media campaign. Coalition members are supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week in a wide variety of ways, in many places with support from the national Coalition. Why should I talk about death? Isn’t it morbid? Not at all. We all live and we all die, and life is something to be celebrated through to death. Talking about dying and death is something people understandably feel uncomfortable about, but it is something we all need to do - otherwise we, or our loved ones, may not die in the way we want. Talking about dying does not make it happen, or happen faster. Not talking about dying and death has many unwanted consequences: • If relatives and loved ones do not know a person’s preferences, they may make decisions about care the dying person does not want • Close relatives may be unaware of how best to help and support a person who is approaching death • Those nearing death may feel isolated, distressed or frightened, which can impact on the level of pain they experience

• People may die without writing a will, or relatives may be unsure about funeral wishes When you say that people need to discuss their end of life preferences, what exactly is meant by this? Dying Matters is encouraging people to communicate their preferences for the end of their lives – broadly, this corresponds to the following questions: • Where do you want to die? – at home, in a hospice, in a hospital, in a care home, or somewhere else? • When you are approaching the end of your life, is there anything you want to do? – do you have a ‘bucket list?’ • When you are approaching the end of your life, how do you want to be cared for? – what medical support do you want? Are there any medical procedures or treatments you don’t want? Do you have a preference for who cares for you? Do you want any spiritual support (i.e. support related to meaning and purpose, whether you are religious or non-religious)? • After you have died, what do you want to happen? – what sort of funeral do you want? Do you want your organs to be donated to help others to live? Do you want to donate your body to science? Have you made a will, is it up to date and where is it?

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Permission for An Extension? Whilst we would of course always recommend consulting with expert architects and discussing any plans with the local council’s planning department, if you are thinking of extending your home the process may be simpler than you think! This guide has been taken from planningportal.co.uk where you can find lots of information on planning. This guide is a snapshot so please do your own homework before taking on a project. This guidance reflects temporary increases to the size limits for single-storey rear extensions that must be completed by 30 May 2019, and the associated neighbour consultation scheme. An extension or addition to your house is considered to be permitted development, not requiring an application for planning permission, subject to the following limits and conditions: • No more than half the area of land around the “original house”* would be covered by additions or other buildings. • No extension forward of the principal elevation or side elevation fronting a highway. • No extension to be higher than the highest part of the roof. • Single-storey rear extension must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house* by more than three metres if an attached house or by four metres if a detached house. • In addition, outside Article 2(3) designated land* and Sites of Special Scientific Interest the limit is increased to 6m if an attached house and 8m if a detached house until 30 May 2019. • These increased limits (between 3m and

6m and between 4m and 8m respectively) are subject to the prior notification of the proposal to the Local Planning Authority and the implementation of a neighbour consultation scheme. If objections are received, the proposal might not be allowed. • Maximum height of a single-storey rear extension of four metres. • Extensions of more than one storey must not extend beyond the rear wall of the original house* by more than three metres. • Maximum eaves height of an extension within two metres of the boundary of three metres. • Maximum eaves and ridge height of extension no higher than existing house. • Side extensions to be single storey with maximum height of four metres and width no more than half that of the original house. • Two-storey extensions no closer than seven metres to rear boundary. • Roof pitch of extensions higher than one storey to match existing house. • Materials to be similar in appearance to the existing house. • No verandas, balconies or raised platforms. • Upper-floor, side-facing windows to be obscure-glazed; any opening to be 1.7m

above the floor. • On designated land* no permitted development for rear extensions of more than one storey. • On designated land no cladding of the exterior. • On designated land no side extensions. * The term “original house” means the house as it was first built or as it stood on 1 July 1948 (if it was built before that date). Although you may not have built an extension to the house, a previous owner may have done so. * Designated land includes conservation areas, national parks and the Broads, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and World Heritage Sites. Please note: The permitted development allowances described here apply to houses and not to: • Flats and maisonettes • Converted houses or houses created through the permitted development rights to change use • Other buildings • Areas where there may be a planning condition, Article 4 Direction or other restriction that limits permitted development rights.

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“Fusion Home Improvements have always been competitive on price but the tie up with UK Window Group gives them access to unrivalled support and group bulk buying power..” sits us in between our old base in Pinchbeck and on the link road to our main target markets of Boston, Sleaford and King Lynn. We aim to serve as many people as possible hence the show centre, we have displays of windows, conservatories and composite doors so people can touch and feel the quality of the products. Both our windows and doors have unrivalled levels of security using Yale locks for added peace of mind for our customers.”.

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At first sight, the DS 7 Crossback shows off conservative, rather than cool, characteristics. Yes, yes, I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But this is my opinion, and someone needs to have one. On the move, body lean is kept to a minimum, even though the steering is spongy and dead - and it isn’t perked up by changing the DS into its Sport mode. Don’t let me rain on the DS7 Crossback’s parade too much, though. The French motor is best kept in its Comfort setting, so that you can make the most of its respectable ride quality. This car isn’t all about the zero to 62mph sprint, it’s far happier as a laid-back cruiser. But it can still pull okay, with the 2.0-litre diesel model doing the 0-62mph in just under 10 seconds. The DS marque is launching the Crossback with four different trim levels, and the Performance Line DS 7, as driven here, is likely to be the model to please the masses. This car gets 19-inch alloys, a gloss black grille, and LED lights. In the cabin, leather and Alcantara abound, while a 12inch touchscreen infotainment screen hogs the limelight. Playing second fiddle to the big display is a large analogue clock, perched above the ignition button. The infotainment system itself is intuitive and responsive and is supported

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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 6.30pm – 7.30pm Keep fit , long Sutton, Market House, 9 Market Street 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

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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

4 May Woody Pines, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

9 May Heads South, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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

10 May NT Live: Macbeth, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 11 May Robin Ince, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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

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 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 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.

15 May Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

29 May Sing-A-Long-A Beauty and the Beast, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

23 May An American in Paris The Musical, 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

30 May Will Pound’s Through the Seasons, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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