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Welcome to the November issue

t’s been a busy month for us at home, we have had quite a bit of work going on in the house, we’ve had two weddings to go to (including one in the office congratulations Sarah & Mark), my birthday, half term and a few days away with friends at Peppa Pig World. I am hoping November is going to be a quieter month in all honesty!

In this issue we are starting to think about darker nights and home security options as well as some yummy winter warmers from Laura in food & drink. With dark nights, frosty mornings and more rain it’s important to make sure your car is in tip-top condition.

We also look at what Donington has to offer, Tim test drives the Toyota Camry and Otis is already dreaming up his Christmas list.

Well, for now, all that’s left for me to say is enjoy the month and see you next time!

Hayley

Contents 4

News

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Nick’s Notes

10 Citizens Advice

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Mini Police

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School News

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Library News

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Family Life

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25 Health & Beauty

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27 Focus on Donington 30 Food & Drink 34 Home & Property

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36 Motoring

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News

If you have news to share with the residents of South Holland then please send details to editor@simplyspalding.co.uk Care Team At Beech Lodge Care Home Shortlisted For Prestigious National Award Country Court Care is delighted to announce that the care team at Beech Lodge Nursing Home in Holbeach St John’s has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Caring UK Awards are now in their third year and the home has beaten off competition from hundreds of others across the UK to be shortlisted in the Dementia Team of the year category.

The nursing team at Beech Lodge have been nominated for their remarkable patience and understanding when caring for residents living with dementia.

They also found that some families

have limited understanding of dementia, making it a difficult and confusing time for relatives when their loved one comes to live in a care home, so they go out of their way to educate families about living with the condition. As part of this, they take a person-centred approach, as each person with dementia has different symptoms and experiences, so they take time to get to know them and their family individually.

The Caring UK Awards are an annual event recognising excellence and achievement in care homes throughout the

country with shortlisted facilities being as far north as Ballachulish in northern Scotland and as far south as Devon.

Winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony on Friday November 15 at The Athena in Leicester.

Dinosaurs from the Natural History Museum are heading to Peterborough Cathedral for summer 2020 Peterborough Cathedral has announced that it is to display the Natural History Museum’s touring exhibition, T. rex: The Killer Question, during the summer of 2020.

The display will be installed in the early sixteenth century New Building at the east end of the Cathedral and is made up of 14 dinosaurs, nine

of which are animatronic models.

Amongst the collection is a moving, threequarter size T. rex, as well as life-size T. rex skeleton and a 12-metre-long static model of the creature. Models of other dinosaurs, such as Saurornitholestes, Ankylosaurus, Deinonychus and Edmontosaurues, will also be shown alongside

T. rex for comparison, so that visitors can consider the ‘killer question’: Was T. rex a ferocious hunter or a mere scavenger?

It is planned that the exhibition will be on show from 20th July to 31st August and tickets will go on sale in the new year. The Cathedral’s regular programme of services will carry on as usual.

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NEWS Walking for Health Celebrates LIVES receives £23,000 grant from BNA for10th lifesaving equipment Anniversary A scheme aimed at getting more people in South Holland walking has celebrated its ten year anniversary and organisers are keen to attract new members.

The district’s Walking for Health initiative marked the occasion with a celebratory event at the South Holland Centre recently, which was attended by 130 walk leaders and volunteers.

The scheme helps to support South Holland District Council’s priority of developing safer, stronger, healthier and more independent communities whilst protecting the most vulnerable. Walking for Health offers thirteen walks across the district run by eight walking groups.

The health benefits of walking include: Lincolnshire charity LIVES is delighted to lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart have received a grant from the BNA Charitable disease, diabetes and strokes, improved Incorporated Organisation to support heart, lungs and circulation performance, volunteer medic responders in Lincolnshire. improved mood, reduced anxiety and it can The grant of £23,000 was awarded to LIVES help you sleep better. earlier this month and will fund advanced Walking gets people active and monitoring equipment to support thecan advanced provide a safe place to meet others, which care delivered by LIVES medic responders can also help people to manage or recover who attend the most seriously ill and injured from any health problems. patients in mental the community.

The walks are ledofby friendly, at LIVES, Carl Keeble, Head Operations knowledgeable volunteers who are specially said: “LIVES would like to thank the BNA for this extremely important funding, which will trained for the job. allowAus to provide twowalkers of our advanced skills total of 72 new joined in 2016medics with the equipment to extend theand 17, bringing total membership to 329 range clinical interventions canto provide new of participants are always we made feel towelcome. critically unwell and injured patients across But don’t just take our word for it - some of the walkers who attended the celebration have had their say on the many benefits that Walking for Health gives them.

Residents could be risking their lives A member of the Spalding group said: over household batteries which aren’t being “I disposed joined eight years ago and volunteered of properly. to become a walk leader. Ithat thinkare thebeing main Household batteries

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.”

A member of the Crowland group added: “I joined after retiring because I was looking for things to do. It has brought me so many new friends, with other friendship groups growing out of the original walking one. Not only that but I feel much fitter.”

An Ayscoughfee walker added: “I suffered a stroke in 2014 which left me paralysed, but I eventually got mobile again.

Lincolnshire.”

Walking has developed my leg muscles and Paul Simpson, a BNA Trustee, said: “LIVES my mental health, by meeting people and provides a service in Lincolnshire that is so discussing everyday life. The walk leaders important for the community. The volunteer are excellent and you can take it as slowly as medics and responders are often first on the you like.” scene for a wide range of medical emergencies including heart attacks, strokes and road traffic To take part in one freeofof collisions.

Myself and or themore otherwalks, trustees charge each week, just turn up on the day as BNA Charitable Incorporated Organisation outlined below: want to support LIVES by providing the funding Spalding: meet South requiredMonday for new 10.45am equipment thatatreally can Holland (30 and and save 60 minutes) make a Centre difference lives.”

LIVES currently over 60 volunteer Donington: Tuesdayhas 10.30am meet at Ruby medics, ranging trained nurses, Hunt Centre (30, from 45 and 90 minutes) paramedics and doctors who work alongside Crowland: Wednesday 10.45am meet at and support the (30 charity’s 700 Community First Crowland library and 60 minutes) Responders in Lincolnshire.

Holbeach: Thursday 10.30am meet at

Holbeach United Services Club (60 minutes) Sutton St James: Thursday 10am meet at Sutton St James Village Hall (60-90 minutes) Long Sutton: Friday 10.45am meet at Long Councillor Roger Gambba-Jones, Sutton library (60 minutes) Portfolio Holder for Place at South Holland Spalding (Ayscoughfee): Friday 11am meet at District Council, wants to remind residents Ayscoughfee Gardens Café (30batteries minutes)and to of the dangers of discarded

Discarded Batteries Can Risk Lives

discarded in rubbish and recycling bags dispose of them properly.

If have you would morefor information walks, or would be interested in becoming a ‘walk leader’ beenlike blamed a numberon ofthe incidents “These incidents highlight that a fire is ,

please contact the South Hollandand Walk Coordinator at the CastletoSports Spalding onas a at transfer stations in Deeping Boston just as likely startComplex, in someone’s home 01775 or visit http://www.sholland.gov.uk/article/3558/South-Holland-Walks – and now 762178 South Holland District Council is result of discarded batteries. warning residents that the risk of fires are “Please, please heed the warning – just as likely to happen in homes if batteries dispose of batteries safely. No-one wants aren’t disposed of properly. to wake up to the news of a loss of life or Last month, a bag of rubbish collected a house fire as a result of batteries being from South Holland started to smoke and thrown away in rubbish or recycling bags.” catch fire at a transfer station in Deeping Sellers of batteries in large amounts – after batteries were found among nonwhich include most supermarkets - are recyclable material. required, by law, to provide battery In Lincolnshire, discarded batteries collection points for safe recycling. found in recycling bags has meant transfer Batteries can also be disposed safely at the stations have had to be closed following a household waste recycling centre on West number of fires.

Marsh Road in Spalding.

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News

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Fireworks Fantasia – A Family Evening Out Fireworks Fantasia will take place on November 2nd 2019 at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, with the display itself provided by Titanium Fireworks, the company responsible for New Year displays in London and Edinburgh.

Organisers, Vivacity and Live Promotions Events are making the event an evening out for the family, with activities and entertainment for children included in the ticket price.

‘Previously, people have travelled to the fireworks event and have only had the fireworks display included in their ticket price. We want to make Fireworks Fantasia very different, including lots of things for children to do within the ticket price and making it great value for families’ says

Stewart Francis, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Vivacity.

A family ticket for Fireworks Fantasia admits two adults and two children aged between 2 and 15 years. Advance family tickets are now available to purchase online (www.fireworksfantasia. co.uk), priced at only £25. Included in the ticket price is entry to an extensive indoor soft play and inflatables area which will be open between 4pm and 8pm on the night. There will also be a live entertainments stage featuring some of the lead characters from this year’s panto at the Key Theatre, Beauty and the Beast and the tribute band ‘Little Mixx’. Many favourite children’s characters will also be there to entertain and enthral children

throughout the evening.

Children under 2 will be admitted for free.

In addition these extra attractions that are included in the ticket price for Fireworks Fantasia, an extensive fun fair will also be present, as well as a number of food and drink outlets to ensure that there is something for everyone.

The doors for Fireworks Fantasia will open at 4pm on Saturday November 2nd 2019 and the event will finish at 10pm.

Fireworks Fantasia 2019 is supporting two local charities, being Sue Ryder and Young People’s Counselling Service (YPCS).

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire is the official media partner for Fireworks Fantasia 2019.

Success Celebrated With Silver Patronage A scheme which has helped over a hundred young people improve their job prospects has led The Prince’s Trust to make Lincolnshire Co-op its newest silver patron.

Lincolnshire Co-op works in partnership with the charity to deliver the Get into Retail programme, which helps people aged 16 to 30 build their skillsets and find employment.

Participants grow their confidence through training, teambuilding and volunteering.

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They also boost their CVs with a three-week placement in a Lincolnshire Co-op outlet.

So far 137 young people have participated in seven rounds of the programme since 2015, with 55% of those finding jobs with Lincolnshire Co-op. Other participants use their new skills to land roles with different local employers.

And following this success, Lincolnshire Co-op has been named a silver patron and a corporate partner with The

Prince’s Trust.

It’s the only Lincolnshire-based business to have been awarded silver patron status by The Prince’s Trust.

Lincolnshire Co-op’s Chief Executive Ursula Lidbetter said: “We’re proud to become a Prince’s Trust silver patron following the success of our Get into Retail scheme and the achievements of all those who’ve taken part in it.

“The scheme helps them unlock their talent, power up their confidence and land a job.

Whether that role is with us or another local employer, it all helps boost the local economy.”

Michele Farmer, The Prince’s Trust Regional Director, Central Region said: “Working with Lincolnshire Co-op in partnership on the Get into Retail programme has already helped make a difference to the lives of over 130 young people locally.

“We are so pleased to be expanding this partnership with Lincolnshire Co-op becoming silver patrons of the Trust,

working together in Lincolnshire for the next four years to transform even more young lives in the county.

“The support, tenacity, and enthusiasm from all Lincolnshire Co-op colleagues is what will make it possible for us to support even more young people to build confidence, access transformative courses, and shape their careers. When young people succeed, our country succeeds, and working together in partnership with great organisations like Lincolnshire Co-op is vital to achieve this.”

The silver patronage was awarded to Lincolnshire Co-op at a celebration event together with The Prince’s Trust and past participants.

The newest and eighth round of the Get into Retail programme with Lincolnshire Co-op concluded today. For more information about the programme and how to apply for the next round, visit www. lincolnshire.coop/getintoretail

Spalding Action Medical Research Christmas Gift Fair On Mon 11th November 2019 at 2.00pm – 8.00pm Tues 12th November 2019 at 9.00am – 4.00pm at Springfields Event Centre, Spalding, Lincs PE12 6ET Admission £2, under 14 free.

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Nick’s Notes Worth Cllr Nick

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am sure most of us are well aware of the excellent services provided by Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue, but only a small percentage of their work (around 14%) is dealing with fires. Increasingly they are having to deal with floods and water rescue and are now regularly attending county wide and national incidents, providing resilience for other fire authorities around the country. However over 50% of their work is co-responding, primarily dealing with category 1 emergency calls for people suffering a heart attack or similar. In a large rural county like Lincolnshire this service provides great reassurance to those living in rurally isolated communities, knowing that you will get a quick response. The average response time for retained stations (firefighters have to get from their home or work into the station) on receiving the call, to them leaving the station is four and a half minutes, which is impressive. Later this month will see the 20th anniversary of the co-responder service in Lincolnshire, the first to do this in the UK. This is a part of the service they can be really proud of and

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Nick Worth, gives you an insight as to what is happening in and around Spalding and the surrounding villages.... continue to lead the field nationally.

The reason that there are thankfully fewer fires is due to many years of preventative work, through focussed campaigns aimed at the causes of fires such as kitchen fires in particular and that can be through leaving frying pans on hobs, “keep looking when cooking”, keeping doors shut when you go to bed to restrict the spread of fire and making sure your chimneys are regularly swept.

One area of work you may not be so aware of is Fire & Rescue’s Safe & Well visits. These are generally referrals made after someone, mostly the elderly, have come out of hospital and are back in their own home. Referrals can be made by anyone, not just professionals. The visits often result in new smoke alarms being fitted (and in the most appropriate place, free of charge), advice on potential trips, such as rugs and electrical cables, electrical advice particularly extension leads which are regularly over burdened and other advice depending on your individual situations. Most recently a new campaign has been launched called “SHERMAN”.

S stands for smoker, H for Hoarder, E if you are elderly or live alone, R if you have reduced mobility, M for mental health issues, A for alcohol misuse and N if you need care or support.

So if you know someone who fits into any of these categories and who you think would benefit from a safe and well visit contact 01476 565441 or Lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR . Help us to help them and in in the process you will help us to continue to reduce fires and save lives.

Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue is always looking to recruit new retained firefighters in particular, so if you want to help your local community and live within 5 minutes of your nearest fire station please do get in touch, you will be most welcome.

November 5th will shortly be with us along with associated bonfires and fireworks – there are some great events, professionally organised, which are spectacular – try to go to one of those, much safer and probably less expensive than having your own!

Nick

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Advice Redundancy if Your Employer is Insolvent If you are made redundant because your employer is insolvent, this counts as a genuine redundancy.

You’re normally entitled to redundancy pay if you: • have been made redundant • were an employee • were continuously employed by the insolvent business for 2 years or more Depending on your age, you’ll get: • half a week’s pay for each full year you were employed and under 22 years old • one week’s pay for each full year you were employed and between 22 and 40 years old • one and half week’s pay for each full year you were employed and 41 or older Redundancy payments are capped at £525 a week (£508 if you were made redundant before 6 April 2019).

You can get a payment for a maximum of 20 years that you were employed at the business. You can apply for unpaid wages and other money you’re owed by your employer, for example bonuses, overtime and commission. However, you’re only entitled to money that is in your contract of employment. You will get up to eight weeks of money you’re owed. It counts as a week even if you’re only owed money for a few days. Income Tax and National Insurance contributions must be paid on unpaid wages, however, if you pay too much then you may be able to claim a tax refund.

You’re entitled to a paid notice period when you’re made redundant, even if it is not in your contract.

You can claim for statutory notice pay if you: • did not work a notice period • worked some of your notice period • worked an unpaid notice period

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Your statutory notice pay is worked out as one week’s notice for every year you were employed, up to a maximum of twelve weeks.

Payments are capped at £525 per week (£508 if you were made redundant before 6 April 2019). If you are missing pension contributions, contact the insolvency practitioner (the person dealing with the insolvency.

You can get paid for: • holiday days owed that you did not take (‘holiday pay accrued’) • holiday days you took but were not paid for (‘holiday pay taken’) You’re only paid for holidays you took or accrued in the 12 months before your employer became insolvent.

You’ll only get payments for up to 6 weeks of holiday days. Holiday pay is capped at £525 per week (£508 per week if your employer went insolvent before 6 April 2019).

You pay income tax and National Insurance on your holiday payment. You might be able to claim a tax refund if you’ve paid too much.

If your employer has gone out of business and is insolvent, and you haven’t been paid your redundancy, use the ‘Claim for redundancy and monies owed’ service on GOV.UK. You can apply immediately after your redundancy, but will need a case reference number from the individual dealing with insolvency and cannot apply without one. You must apply within six months of being made redundant and will normally be paid six weeks after you have

For further information on this topic, such as help with calculating tax payment on redundancy ,what might affect any potential redundancy payment and advice about employment tribunals, contact Adviceline on 03444 111 444, consult your nearest Citizens Advice Office or use either the Citizens Advice email or webchat services.

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Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XE Monday-Thursday: 10am - 3pm Friday: 10am - 3pm*

(*Training and Development Day. Training and Develpment Days allow clients in crisis to obtain emergency support, provided they are willing to assist Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire with training.

Advice will be given by trainees under supervision)

Drop in for a short assessment interview during opening hours, prior to being offered an appointment.

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applied. You will need an LN number to claim for loss of notice, this will normally be sent around the time your notice period would have ended. If your claim is rejected, contact the Redundancy Payments Service, they will explain the reasons why the claim was rejected. If you do not agree with the decision, you may be able to make a claim to an employment tribunal.

You may be able to claim benefits such as Universal Credit while looking for a new job and you might be able to claim Universal Credit housing costs to help you with your rent. If you have a mortgage, check your mortgage protection policy to see what it says about redundancy. You might get some money towards your mortgage while you look for a new job. However, any benefits that you’re eligible to claim will be deducted from your statutory notice payment (even if you did not claim them).

Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is also open at the following: • Holbeach Youth Centre Boston Road South, Holbeach.

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Mini Police

Mini Police across Spalding and South Holland have been very busy over the past few weeks. The start of the school year is a strange time for Mini Police, in that there is a lot to do in school, and the Mini Police elections have to be completed before any tasks can be done. As I write this, most of the schools across South Holland have been elected and are planning their next tasks to be completed after half term. Teachers have been reviewing the lesson plans offered by the programme, cross-referencing with their curriculums and selecting which topics will be delivered in school.

Our programme curriculum is written to be delivered over a two year period without repeating. We are now halfway through this period, and many schools are choosing what we deliver.

Our programme splits the topics we deliver into two categories – National Priorities (which are mandated by Lincolnshire Police) and Local Priorities (chosen by schools). Each topic delivers its own key message to children and many provide an opportunity to engage with local community – this can vary from carrying out Crime Prevention walks to educate resident about crime prevention measures, to our Fatal 4 task which

consisted of conducting traffic monitoring and speaking with drivers who are travelling at above the speed limits. Last year this was a very popular task, with motorists in towns and villages across South Holland being monitored and engaging with the Mini Police. Our ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ task has also been popular – this task encourages whole classes (not just Mini Police) to think about what acts of kindness they do, why they do them and how they affect others – we then task children to become ‘Kindness Secret Agents’ and carry out random acts of kindness without being spotted – did your child suddenly offer to wash up, or become surprisingly handy with the hoover?

You never know, it might have had something to do with us! Our Mini Police carried out some amazing Random Acts of Kindness – they did litter picks, charity cake sales and sponsored walks – all from their own initiatives.

Looking at our lists of topics planned for the coming months, it’s going to be a busy time for both our PCSOs and Mini Police teams across South Holland.

Here are a few pictures of our newly elected Mini Police teams from schools across South Holland who you may see in action over the coming months..

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Ayscoughfee Hall School Whilst the main event since our return in September has undoubtedly been the official opening of the new Infant Centenary Block, the children have been busy elsewhere too!

Year 3 visited Flag Fen as part of their topic ‘The Celts’, and had a great time being archaeologists as well as experiencing activities linked to the Celtic lifestyle.

Year 6 enjoyed an Indian Experience with Sunita, learning dances and myths from that country and continued their learning with a visit to The Spice Affair where they made their own naans and had a fantastic lunch!

The Kindergarten children have settled in well and have been on a walk to feed the ducks and made multi coloured jellies. Reception have visited Spalding Market where they bought a variety of fruit and vegetables. These were used to make models of Super Veggies, to use with their Super hero topic and to make fruit kebabs.

The whole school and many parents and friends came together to celebrate Harvest Festival, with produce being taken to Agape later in the afternoon.

The children have been busy with their sporting activities too, with netball and Tag Rugby matches played in Peterborough and Grantham.

We also had a day of Yoga for all the children from Reception upwards as part of the School’s new ‘Resilience’ programme.

New College Stamford As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, New College Stamford staff and students pulled together to support a Mental Health and Wellbeing fair in the college’s Bistro highlighting the importance of self-care on young people’s mental health.

Colleges across England teach and train 2.2 million people each year - including 685,000 young people. Every year, 1 in 10 young people experience a mental health problem and 1 in 5 young people aged 16-24 experience a common mental illness such as anxiety or depression at any one time. Add to these facts, 75% of adults with a diagnosable mental health problem experience their first symptoms before the age of 24 means New College Stamford plays a vital role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of its students and staff.

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The college’s very own Beauty Therapy students put what they’ve learnt to the test and offered staff and students free hand massages and manicures. Beauty students were joined by high street bath bomb giant LUSH to highlight the benefits of self-care and wellbeing on positive mental health.

The college has also reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter - created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health

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November Events at Spalding Library Events for everyone: 30th November to 14th December Exhibition of paintings for sale by Spalding Arts and Craft Society Events for under 5s and their families: Messy Mornings on Mondays 10:30am-11:30am, Story Time on Tuesdays 2pm2:30pm and Rhyme Time on Thursdays 10:30am- 11am.

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My human and I have – accidentally. We went on a walk to our local garden centre to buy a bit of netting for our veg patch. Two scarves, a couple of books, a sparkly unicorn bag and some seeds later, we (well, she) struggled home under the weight of our newly acquired gifts. I didn’t see any dog treats among our haul, although we did spend a long time looking at doggy coats…

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On our walkies this month we were also joined by chums of the two-legged kind. We were surrounded by beaks! ‘Look Otis, ducks!’ my human explained, retrieving some bread from her pockets. They’re very noisy, aren’t they? I decided to try a bit of a quack myself. After all, I’m rather partial to the odd bit of bread too.

Just as well, because my imitation of my newly found feathery friends made them all flap and fly away, leaving rather a lot of loaf un-nibbled.

As the days are getting cooler (and wetter!) it seems to take my humans forever to get ready to take me out. Hats, gloves, scarves, warm coats, boots! All I need is my lead. Wait! I wonder if one of those doggy coats will make it into my Christmas stocking…

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Earcare this Winter

With winter well and truly arrived, it’s time for everyone to take precautions to keep themselves healthy during the chilly season. But it turns out that wrapping up warm isn’t just helpful for people looking to not catch a cold, it can also help keep your hearing on form.

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Fenland Flying School Here at Fenland Flying School, we introduce people to the joys of flying! Whether it’s a one-off flight for that special occasion or full flying training for your Private Pilot’s Licence, Fenland Flying School is here to facilitate all your aviation training needs!

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Lets

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Laura James is a local resident with a passion for food. Laura likes to use good quality ingredients to make wholesome food. Working in the food industry for over 12 years Laura thinks of food day and night and is always thinking of the next creation.

Sausage

Bake

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Serves 4

Ingredients • • • • •

2 tbsp olive oil 8 pork sausages 2 red onions, peeled, halved and sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 100g cherry tomatoes

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400g can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 400g can chopped tomatoes 100g panko breadcrumbs 20g fresh parsley, chopped

Method 1.

Pre-heat the oven to 200oc/ 180oc fan / gas 6

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Heat 1tbsp of the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat

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Add the sausages and fry for approx. 10 mins, turning them occasionally to ensure the browning is even

4.

Remove the sausages from the pan and set to one side

5.

Heat the other tablespoon of oil in the same frying pan, add the sliced onions and allow to soften with minimal browning for 10 mins

6.

Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes, cook for around 5 mins

7.

Add the cannellini beans, the chopped tomatoes and the browned sausages to the pan and stir thoroughly to combine

8.

Transfer the mix to an approx. 20cm square oven proof dish

9.

Top with the breadcrumbs and parsley

10. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20 mins

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Apple, Blackberry & Blueberry Crumble

Ingredients •

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500g bramley apples, peeled and cores removed (approx. 4 apples) 300g blueberries 300g blackberries

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1 lemon, juice only 160g golden caster sugar 2 tbsp cornflour 350g plain flour 175g salted butter

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100g golden caster sugar 1 sheet of ready roll shortcrust pastry

10 mins prep 1 hour cooking

Method 1. Pre-heat the oven to 200oc/ 180oc fan / gas 6 2. Lay out the pastry sheet on a floured surface and roll slightly bigger and thinner if necessary to line a 20cm deep pie dish 3. Line the pie dish and press into shape with a small round piece of pastry, cut away any excess pastry with a sharp knife 4. Line this with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans 5. Blind bake in the centre of the oven for 20 mins 6. Whilst the pastry case is blind baking, prepare the filling and the crumble 7. Squeeze the lemon juice over the prepared apples 8. Add the blueberries, blackberries, 160g golden caster sugar and the cornflour to the apples and combine thoroughly 9. Make the crumble by combining the flour, butter and 100g golden caster sugar 10. Rub together with your fingertips until it is a fine mixture 11. Remove the pastry case from the oven and allow to cool slightly 12. Add the apple and berry mixture and even out as much as possible 13. Top with the crumble mix 14. Return to the oven for 40 minutes, or until golden on top (some of the filling may bubble up around the edges)

Serves 8

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Should I Stay or Sho Surfleet Primary School’s Open Morning

Rouge, a quattro formaggi pizza at Bella Italia or nachos Navidad at Las Iguanas.

The growing trend to eat away from home on Christmas Day prompts some important questions: is it still Christmas if you eat the festive meal in a restaurant? Does it still count if you haven’t risen at 5am to discover your turkey doesn’t fit

Wherever you are this Christmas Day, restaurants will be opening their doors to guests who, having considered the time that it takes to prepare the meal at home, have decided to throw in the kitchen towel and head out for Christmas lunch. The choice is wide: you can swap your traditional home-cooked turkey for a confit de canard at Café

We are a caring and friendly school, where we know every child well. Children in small schools benefit from the ‘family feel’ learning environment, please join us on our open morning and discover why we are the right choice for you and your child.

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Home & Property

Home security and technology Home security and technology are increasingly linked. Using tech to secure your home is more common. Here, we present a number of tips to keep your home safe, including some specific tips relating to the winter period now that it is upon us: • Lock away your snow shovel. Although useful for clearing pathways during difficult periods, snow shovels are perfect tools for burglars to gain entry.

Secure tools to prevent such occurrences.

• Lock doors and windows. Regardless of how long you will be away from your property, it is important to keep your doors and windows locked.

Most homes are fitted with UPVC windows which must be double locked. Ultimately, when you’re away from your home for long periods of time, remember to lock your deadbolt.

• Have a burglar alarm fitted. Burglars will not even attempt to break into a property which has a visual burglar alarm outside. Although an alarm can be an expensive investment, it can be invaluable for protecting your home and deterring burglars.

• Hide keys. Some burglars attempt to fish keys through a letterbox which have been left on a hall side table for example. Don’t give burglars the opportunity and make sure keys are hidden from view.

• Keep your home well lit. During the winter months, daylight hours are inevitably reduced, presenting opportunities for burglars. Remember to keep your home well lit using motion activated outdoor security lights and indoor timers. If you want to go the extra mile, you could even invest in a home automation system where your lights can be controlled from your mobile device.

• Limit social media activity. Although social media is a useful way to share life events, it can also be

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an ideal platform for burglars to find opportunities to break into properties. Ensure not to upload photos of your property until you are home. This is just the start of the considerations for home security and technology.

• Make your home look lived in (even if you’re away.) If you are away from home for certain periods of time, it can be useful to ask a neighbour to complete certain tasks such as clearing your driveway of snow or collecting overflowing mail.

Such activity deceives burglars into thinking someone is home. Therefore, reducing the threat of burglary to your property.

• Maintain border fences. Badly maintained or rotting fences provide perfect access to your property by burglars. To prevent this happening, keep your fences well maintained by repairing or replacing them when necessary. Subsequently, it is also important to keep side gates locked.

• Lock away valuable objects. Valuable objects such as bikes are a quick gain for thieves as they are easy to steal and provide the added advantage of providing a quick getaway. Ensure such items are locked up with a high-quality lock.

• Make items traceable. For high value items, it is worth marking them using a special type of pen.

This allows the items to be traced back to the owner if theft does occur.

• Join or form a neighbourhood watch scheme.

Have the peace of mind knowing that your neighbours are viewing your property from time to time. This could allow a faster response if an

incident was to occur.

• Be mindful of where to store high value items.

Ensure that high value items are out of view.

Additionally, it may be worth locking away very valuable items in a safe or vault.

Modern methods of securing your home There are a number of modern techniques now available. Home security and technology work well together, so here are some great ideas – • Smart door locks. Smart door locks allow you to secure your home without a key. They pose a range of benefits over traditional key entry locks, including the ability to control the lock via an app, eliminating keys and being battery powered, meaning no wiring needed.

• Smart home alarms. A smart home alarm is similar in some ways to a traditional alarm, except it allows you to control it via an app. They pose a range of benefits over traditional systems. These include being easy to fit and easy to control via an app (amongst other things) • CCTV kits. For an advanced solution to keeping your home safe, you may consider investing in a CCTV kit. CCTV is useful in monitoring activity in and around your home, and modern kits allow you to remotely view footage.

• Digital door viewers. Unlike older styles of door viewers, digital viewers have the added advantage of providing a very clear image. This allows the viewer to get a clearer picture of who is at their door.

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ABC advice on winter driving As temperatures start to get lower and the nights draw in, it means one thing is certain: winter is only around the corner.

Unfortunately, as with much of the UK, there are car accidents on Lincolnshire’s roads every time there’s a cold snap – so anything you can do to help avoid any heartbreak has to be a good thing. The most important message is to err on the side of caution and not get behind the wheel if it’s snowing or a flurry is forecast.

In a rural county such as Lincolnshire, you can find yourself in remote areas, and for that reason it’s always best to be prepared. Listen to forecasts, and make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and kitted out. If you get caught in bad weather the most critical thing is to slow right down and keep your distance, taking into account it will take you much longer to stop in an emergency.

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With that in mind, it’s time for motorists to start thinking about the ‘ABC’ of winter driving.

Avoid driving in snow and other perilous conditions. Never set off when it’s snowing or forecast to, and avoid driving if you possibly can in other bad conditions like fog, heavy rain and ice. Consider alternatives such as walking or using public transport if available. Speak to your employer about working from home when weather is very bad, especially if you live in a rural area prone to snow or floods.

Be prepared. Make sure your car is well maintained, and tyres have a tread depth of at least 3mm. Check forecasts and plan your route to avoid roads likely to be more risky and allow plenty of

time. Pack a winter driving kit in case you’re caught out. This should include: an ice scraper or de-icer; torch; cloths; a blanket and warm clothes; food and drink; first-aid kit; spade; warning triangle; and a high-visibility vest. Always take a fully charged phone in case of emergencies, but don’t be tempted to use it when driving.

Careful and cautious driving. If you do get caught out driving in hazardous conditions, you need to slow right down to increase the distance from the vehicle in front. In snow or icy conditions stopping distances increase by as much as ten times so you need to drop right back. Keep a careful look out for people on foot and bikes who may be harder to spot.

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First D R I V E

Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid Auto Excel The Toyota Camry is a bit of a legend - 19 million have been made and sold since 1982.

It’s been away from the UK for 15 years, though – and we’ve missed it. Toyota’s also missed selling it here, so the Camry’s finally coming back – and this time it’s in hybrid guise.

The Japanese motor-maker reckons the Camry’s petrolelectric powertrain and attractive styling make it the ‘right vehicle at the right time’ to return to these shores.

Is it? Well, the Camry is costly - but look a little closer, and the £29,995 price-tag on the basic model seems less of an issue when you realise how inexpensive it will be to run. Depending on the way you drive and where your drive, the Toyota’s ability to manage short distances on electricity only could save you

forking out at the pumps.

It’s stress-free to drive, with agreeable visibility and light steering. Whisk things up, and there’s enough pull from the Camry’s 218ps that you seldom need to go full throttle.

Regrettably, it’s common for hybrids to disappoint when it comes to refinement at motorway speeds. The subdued powerplant in the Toyota means your ears become sensitive to other noises. Tyre roar begins to become irksome, as does the persistent wind whistle. But it still doesn’t make the Camry bad company at 70mph - you just need to turn the music up more.

There’s no dodging the fact that the latest Camry is going to appeal to taxi firms and private

hire businesses. But that’s no bad thing - it’s roomy enough for five adults and, at 524 litres, the boot is large.

The Toyota’s Achilles’ heel, however, is its infotainment system. It is uncooperative, and the glass touchscreen on the dashboard is maddeningly insensitive when you touch it. The automaker says it will fit Android Auto and Apple CarPlay soon, but it won’t be obtainable at launch.

If you can ignore the Camry’s convoluted fascia, you won’t be let down by the factoryfitted equipment. There’s lots of it - and only two trims to go for. The ‘Design’ version retails for £29,995, and the top ‘Excel’ model will reduce your bank account by another £1,300.

The Design has dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, keyless entry and LED lights. It also comes with 17-inch alloys.

Progress to the Camry Excel, as test-driven at the model’s media launch in Croatia, and you will find LED fog lamps, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, a Blind Spot Monitor and wireless phone charging.

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Handy Contacts v ACCOUNTANTS

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What’s On v MONDAY

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.

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

v TUESDAY

diary dates

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

List your club or group here from as little as £10 per month!

Call 01775 640254 for more information 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

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

2 November The X Factory, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 5 November Royal Opera House Ballet: Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III, 7.15pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 6 November Kelly’s Heroes, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 7 November BBC Children in Need - Song for Lincolnshire, 7pm South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 8/9 November Joe Brown: 60th Anniversary Tour 7.30pm South Holland Centre 01775 764777

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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.

7.30pm – 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.

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,

13 November The Complete History Of America (Abridged) 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 14 November Humble Pi: Matt Parker’s Comedy of Maths Errors, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 15 November Yolanda Brown, 8pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 16 November 42nd Street - The Musical, 2pm & 7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777

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:

20 - 23 November Stags and Hens - The Remix, 7.30pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 28 November National Theatre Live: Present Laughter,7pm, South Holland Centre, 01775 764777 29 November 2019Johnny Cash Christmas Special, 7.30pm,South Holland Centre Phone: 01775 764777 30 November Christmas Tree Festival and Fayre,10am - 2pm, Broad Street Methodist Church Spalding, 01775 762201, www. broadstreetmethodistchurch.co.uk

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.

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