Welcome to your December issue...
Avery warm welcome to this, our last issue of 2025. As a new year draws closer, it’s time to look back and reflect on this year, in which so much has happened locally and further afield. For some of us, some loved ones are no longer around, but for many, new arrivals and relationships have made the future look brighter than ever.
Huge thanks go to everyone who has helped us at Discovering Magazines in any way this year. This refers to our advertisers and contributors, (with their regular features, wonderful advice, and suggestions) and, of course, our dedicated sales and editorial colleagues who this year have shown such amazing support for each other. But it is you, our readers, who make everything worthwhile for us, so many thanks to you all. Best wishes for Christmas and for 2026 – good luck, but most importantly, good health!
Claire x
Quote of the year must go to the golfer who recently shot a 13-over-par round and explained, “I thought I hit a lot of great shots out there. I hit a lot of good shots … just to the wrong spots.” These are the words of Kai Trump, the granddaughter of a certain US President!
Congratulations to England’s Men on reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the England Men’s Rugby going unbeaten in ten games. Now, we hold our breath over the next seven weeks, as our cricketers aim to make it a hat-trick by bringing home The Ashes! And finally:
• When I complained that the barista had served me the wrong coffee, twenty minutes late, he just smirked, “Better latte than never!”
• Next year’s Fibonacci Convention is going to be really special - it’s as big as the last two put together. Enjoy the read … and a fun-filled Christmas too!
John
Inside Highlights
8 Hoppers Jewellers.
10 Don’t Lose Hope. 13 Gladwells Pet and Country Stores. 14 Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.
16, 18 Community Matters (1).
20-22 What’s on: Events Guide. 23 Church Services over Christmas. 27 Edenham Primary School.
28-29 Glow ’N’ Go.
30 ........... Foot Bliss Bourne.
34 ........... The Beardwood Practice.
36 ........... Under My Wing Care and Support. 38 Deep-in-Aesthetics.
40 Local History: Christmas Past.
46 Legal Issues with Double & Megson. 49-52 Christmas Novelty Hunt: Win £100.
56 Your Garden: Advice for December.
62-63 Durable Roofline
76 Words from the Mayor.
80 W & P Legal.
82-83 Community Matters (2).
84 ........... Musical Christmas Quiz.
86-87.... The Liberty Partnership. 93-98 .... Business Directory.
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May your Christmas be full of joy and laughter!
A & P TRAVEL
MESSAGES
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright!
GORDONS PHOTOGRAPHIC
Eat, drink and be merry at Christmas time
NEWTON FALLOWELL
Don’t get your tinsel in a Enjoytangle! the festivities!!
NORTH SHOES
Seasons greetings and best wishes from the team at PETORAMA
ChristmasHappyand best wishes for 2026
ECKFORDS AND LONGSTAFF
Keep smiling and have a smashing Christmas DOUBLE AND MEGSON
Don’t worry, be happy ... it’s Christmas!
CORNERSTONE MORTGAGES AND FINANCE
May the joy of Christmas stay with you throughout the new year KUDOS
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I believe flowers have the power to comfort, celebrate, and inspire. From seasonal wreaths to heartfelt tributes and wedding bouquets and installations, I design each piece with care and a deep passion for nature’s beauty.
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CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS THAT SUPPORT
With Christmas fast approaching, please think about shopping locally
‘Don’t Lose Hope’ is a mental health charity based in Bourne. They support over two hundred local adults and children every week with free, or low-cost counselling sessions, as well as providing groups and workshops for many more at their café / gift shop and community garden space. They do not receive any government funding and rely on the profits from the café and gift shop, as well as fundraising events to provide this support.
If you are looking for truly unique gift ideas this Christmas, please drop into their gift shop at 3 South Street, Bourne. Many of the items have been handmade in-house such as the candles, diffusers and wax melts. The community garden team have also hand-crafted many items which can be purchased through the shop. Every gift purchased goes towards funding a counselling session for someone in need.
Provide hope for others by visiting ‘Don’t Lose Hope’!
MESSAGES
May the joy of Christmas stay with you throughout the new year
FITZGERALDS
Keep smiling and have a smashing Christmas
BLUSH BRIDAL
Eat, drink and be merry Christmasattime
HOPPERS
JEWELLERS
May Christmasyourbe full of joy and laughter!
SMITHS OF BOURNE
ChristmasHappyand best wishes for 2026 THE BARBERS SHOP
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright!
INSPIRE TRAVEL BY SHAUN
Warmest wishes for the festive season and new year
HARRISON AND DUNN
Merry Christmas & a very happy New Year 23 COFFEE
Christmas greetings from us all at
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Exit Strategy
BY LEE CHILD AND ANDREW CHILD
Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for.
First – a Baltimore coffee shop. As he leaves, someone brushes against him in the doorway. Reacher checks the pocket holding his cash and passport. Nothing is missing.
Second – a store to buy a coat. As he pulls out his cash, he finds something new in his pocket. A handwritten note. A desperate plea for help.
Third – impressed by the guy’s technique and intrigued by the message, Reacher makes it his mission to find out more...
We Did OK, Kid
(A MEMOIR) BY ANTHONY HOPKINS
Born and raised in Port Talbot amid war and depression, Sir Anthony Hopkins grew up around men who favoured alcoholism and brutality. A was deemed a failure with no future. But watching the 1948 adaptation of “Hamlet” sparked a passion for acting that would lead him on a path that no one could have predicted.
His performance as Iago got him into RADA under the wing of Laurence Olivier. His iconic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter was informed by the creepy performance of Bela Lugosi in “Dracula” and the razor-sharp precision of his acting teacher.
In his personal life, his addiction cost him his first marriage, his relationship with his only child, and nearly his life – the latter ultimately propelling him toward sobriety, a commitment he has maintained for nearly half a century.
A Very British Christmas
The ultimate showcase of the quirks, mishaps and traditions that define British life, all rolled into one bonkers season. Christmas, as we all know, is a minefield.
From navigating the awkwardness of marrying into a ‘Presents After
Weird But True
BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
This all-new 2026 children’s annual is loaded with jaw-dropping, eye-popping, believe-it-or-not facts! Combining the planet’s weirdest facts with the coolest
BY ROB TEMPLE
Dinner’ family to the terrors of staying in someone else’s house (especially when they have a weak flush), “Very British Problems” creator, Rob Temple is here to ensu be invited back next year.
SANTA’S GROTTO
Discover the festive magic with a visit to Santa’s enchanting grotto!
Santa arrives Saturday, Nov 29 and will be in his grotto every weekend in December, plus Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Christmas Eve - spreading cheer right up until the big day!
He’ll be here from 10am to 4pm each day, except Christmas Eve, when Santa has to dash off early at 3pm to get ready for his busiest night of the year.
Choose your own gift and take your own photos in the grotto.
MARKET & GIFT FAIR
6th & 7th DECEMBER 10AM TO 3PM Christmas 13th & 14th DECEMBER
Wide variety of beautiful handcrafted gifts and treats
Discover an even bigger and better selection of decorations, gifts and artificial trees. REAL TREES ARRIVE NOV 22
Christmas Magic 2025 at Peterborough Cathedral... Christmas Starts Here! Matters
Experience the joy of Christmas Magic at Peterborough Cathedral as over seventy live musicians and singers bring all your festive favourites to life in this atmospheric historical setting, decorated for the season, complete with warm candlelight and a magnificent lightshow.
Stuffed with musical treats, Christmas Magic is the perfect ‘festive fix’, featuring a gleaming brass ensemble and massed choirs performing a mix of traditional and modern favourites like Carol of the Bells, When a Child is Born, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Silent Night and many more… it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the season!
Christmas Magic is at Peterborough Cathedral at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday December 13th: tickets at www.peterboroughsings. org.uk or by phone on 0333 666 3366 (fees apply). BOOK NOW!
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Winter Fair to Support Local Specialist Academy
On Saturday November 22nd, Witham Hall hosted its much-loved Winter Fair – a highlight of the season for families and friends alike. This year’s event raised funds to support The Willoughby Foundation, a Bourne-based academy dedicated to helping children with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
There were beautifully decorated stalls, delicious homemade treats, and a magical visit from Father Christmas in his Grotto. Witham Hall extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a joyful success in support of a wonderful cause.
❱ Modelling tuition available
❱ Airbrush lessons
❱ Free drop in modelling & painting centre for Warhammer & modelling - Anytime
❱ Regular ‘Models 4 Heroes’ charity event evenings
❱ Warhammer special events
❱ 3D printing service
❱ Modelling events & competitions
❱ New stock every week
❱ SPRUE POINTS - Earn points for money off vouchers with every purchase in store
❱ Disabled access & toilets
❱ Free parking - Large car park
❱ FREE tea & coffee
“Shop Local” at Bourne Indoor Farmers’ Market this Festive Season
Bourne Indoor Farmers’ Market is a bustling monthly gathering, featuring over fifty stalls which showcase local artisan food and drinks, plus handmade crafts and gifts. Stallholders get into the festive spirit for November and December, which are a big hit with shoppers. Organiser, Neil English commented, “If you're looking for unique Christmas gifts, want to support local businesses, and reduce your food miles, Bourne Indoor Farmers’ Market has it all in one place! Tuneless Choir Bourne will even be singing Christmas Carols to entertain shoppers at the December market. Pop along to explore the festive markets on November16th and December 21st.”
Make your own local hamper from various stalls, featuring honey, ales, chutneys, sauces, pies, cider, spice kits, preserves and much more. There’s even a cheese stall, selling over one hundred different cheeses!
Bowthorpe Park Farm will be attending with home-reared beef, lamb, pork and venison, direct from their local family farm - plus don’t miss
their famous Scotch Eggs, pork pies and other tasty treats!
Gifts available include candles, wildlife photography, handmade pens and jewellery, local artwork, crochet items, terrariums, wooden crafts, local books, flowers, plants and wreaths.
Indulge yourself too with delicious cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, authentic curries, pies, Lincolnshire ice cream, farm-fresh local meats and savouries, plus much more. Local street food sensations, ‘The Cheesy Pig’ will be serving up their ‘Crimbo’ loaded pulled pork and fries! Your furry friends won’t miss out either as handmade cat toys and bespoke collars are available, plus dog treat hampers!
Bourne Indoor Farmers’ Market takes place on the third Sunday of each month (except January) at Bourne Leisure Centre Sports Hall on Queens Road in Bourne from 10am-2pm. Stalls vary each month. Admission is free. For more details, see www.facebook.com/bourneindoorfarmersmarket
Nubourne W.I. Requires New Members to Prevent Closure
This year, Nubourne Women’s Institute celebrated its fifty-third anniversary. However, if new members are not found, this may be its last year, as the current members and committee are struggling to keep going.
The group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 2pm. Each month sees a different
speaker with topics ranging from history to wildlife, from crafts to health issues. We are a friendly bunch who now need some new blood to help with committee matters. So, if you are recently retired or working part-time and are free in the afternoons and would like to develop a new set of friends, please come along to our
meeting or phone Sarah on 07760 468052 for more details.
Our next meeting is on Thursday December 4th at Bourne Abbey Church Hall at 2pm, where we will be making Christmas decorations out of a book. Visitors are asked to contribute £5 and there will be refreshments and a raffle.
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS
1st, 8th,15th - Toolbar – help for unemployed people, update your CV or get a new one: 10am – 12 noon, at Wake House, North Street, Bourne. See us on Facebook or www.toolbar-bourne.org.
1st - Bourne Scrabble Club at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.
2nd - The Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Group meet on the first Tuesday of each month between 1.30pm – 4pm at the Sugar Mill, Bourne. Come along and re-connect with others over refreshments.
2nd and every Tuesday - Bourne Town HarriersSeniors’ training sessions listed on Facebook page. Further details @ www.bournetownharriers.org.
2nd and every Tuesday - Junior Chess Club, at Wake House: 6.30pm – 7.30pm, £2.
4th and every Thursday - Chess Club 6.30pm –9.30pm Wake House 01778 782224. All ages and ability welcome. Free parking. Refreshments.
4th and every Thursday - Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Spaces drop-in session at the Sugar Mill, Milestone Road, Bourne, PE10 0ET, from 10am – 12 noon.
4th - Nubourne WI welcome Julia Brown who will be showing us how to make our own Christmas decoration from a book, which we will be able to keep. Bourne Abbey Church Hall, 2pm. Visitors welcome, £5. Refreshments included.
5th and every Friday - Bourne Town Harriers – Juniors’ training session for ages 9 – 16 years: 6pm at Bourne Grammar School. For further details www. bournetownharriers.org/training/juniors or join our Facebook page.
5th - “Big Christmas Knees up” at Stamford Corn Exchange. Ultimate ’70s show: Martin Metcalf from ex-’70s hitmakers, Geordie, and Danny Needham from Rock Monsters Venom, alongside five other session musicians will be delivering some of the biggest Glam Rock whoppers, from Slade, T.Rex, Bowie, Sweet, Mud, Alice Cooper, Queen. To book, visit www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.
5th and 12th - Cafe Connect/Warm Hub 10am - 4pm with lunch served at midday - all day fellowship at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne.
6th - A night of Soul, Motown and Northern Soul by the locally famous Notifications Band. 7pm at the Corby Glen Village Hall NG33 4NU. Raffle and refreshments. Seating in cabaret style around tables. Tickets just £13 with discounts for groups from www. ticketsource.co.uk/events-corby-glen All surplus proceeds donated to the Corby Glen Village Hall. For more information, call Terry 07801 865780.
6th - St Gilbert’s Church Christmas Fair, St Gilbert’s Road, Bourne, 11am – 1pm. Tombola, bottle stall, gifts and much more. Entrance £1 to include hot
drink and mince pie.
6th - Nibble and Natter Coffee Morning in the Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 10am – 12 noon Stalls to include jewellery, candles, jigsaws, £1 lucky dip bags, chocolate tombola, raffles and Christmas refreshments. All welcome. Proceeds to Bourne Abbey Church funds. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.
6th - Live Country Music and Line Dance evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne. This month Bob Keeley. Entrance £10, no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718 972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.
6th and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers social ride leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. Beginners ride leaves Bourne Leisure Centre at 9am.
7th and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers club ride leaves the Bourne Post Office car park in Burghley Street at 9am.
7th - Toy Service 10.30am at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne. Please bring a new and unwrapped toy for Christmas presents.
7th - Community Carol Service at the Darby and Joan Hall, Bourne: 4pm
7th - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 571428.
8th and 22nd - Option “B,” a bereavement group for those who have lost their husband, wife, or partner, meet at Don’t Lose Hope Café every second and fourth Monday of the month, from 4pm - 6pm. For further details, please contact optionbdlh@gmail.com.
10th - Second Wednesday of each month - Models 4 Heroes. Free model making sessions 6pm – 9pm. Supporting former and current Armed Forces and Emergency Service personnel. For further information, contact Pete m4hbourne@yahoo.co.uk or Models4Heroes Bourne on Facebook.
11th - Red Hall Bourne: Baroque Folk with Penny Stevens, Les Woods and Graham Starkie on guitars, violin, viola and voice. Doors 7pm for music, 7.30 –9pm. £10 cash only on door. Inc wine and mince pie. Limited seating, no advanced booking.
11th - Stamford’s popular community choir, Woven Chords, will be back on stage in the Stamford Arts Centre Ballroom. Specialising in a cappella (unaccompanied) songs from at least four continents and often singing in the original languages. Tickets £10 from www.stamfordartscentre.com.
12th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/Coffee and biscuits, and then every second Friday in the month. www.wakehouse.org.uk.
12th - Art Group at Wake House, North Street, Bourne,
Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in yours please contact hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061
10am – 12 noon. Beginners and anyone who would like to draw, paint in watercolours, oil, acrylic, and use pastels are all welcome. £5. For further details, contact Adele on 01778 782224.
13th - Christmas Quiz and refreshments 4pm - 8pm at The Salvation Army. Manning Road, Bourne.
13th - Bourne Abbey Church Community Carol Service at 3pm
13th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Christmas Surprise Bingo! 2pm at Coronation Hall, 16 Halfleet, Market Deeping. PE6 8DB. £1 per book of 10 games. £1 Christmas Flyer. Donation for refreshments. To pre-book, call 07788 534290.
14th - Messy Church Christmas Party in the Bourne Abbey Church Hall 2pm – 4pm. Christmas crafts and games for all ages - children to be accompanied with an adult.
14th - Refresh Cafe at St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby 2pm - 4pm. Tea and homemade cake. All welcome. Wreath making in aid of Don’t Lose Hope. We are nearly fully booked, so if you would like to check if there is space, contact Ros: 07415 297694.
15th - The Speaker at this month’s U3A meeting is Andy Smith, instrumentalist and singer. Andy’s talk is entitled ‘Life in the Music’. Doors open 1.45pm for 2.10pm start. Bourne Corn Exchange.
17th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie 01778 423569.
17th - Bourne Organ Club guest this month is Lewis Scott. 7.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets on the door - £8 members, £9 visitors, everyone is welcome. For more details, call 01778 424947.
17th - Third Wednesday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Morning from 10am – 12 noon at Bourne Corn Exchange, £3 donation will be greatly appreciated.
18th - Third Thursday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs evening support group for carers and those with dementia from 6.30pm - 8pm at The Cedars Care Home
18th - Bourne Garden Club. This month a presentation from specialist Iris growers, Seagate Nursery, Long Sutton. Visitors welcome £5. Plants for sale and refreshments. For further details, contact Marion Durrands 01778 421023.
18th - St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby Carol Service 7pm. Your favourite carols, mulled punch and mince pies. 20th - Totally Anchored playing at the Wishing Well, Dyke. 8.30pm.
DECEMBER 2025
20th - The Alamo Country Music Club at Edenham Village Hall PE10 0LS. “Maddison County” Tickets £7 - Doors open at 7pm for 8pm start. Tea/coffee and refreshments available; bring your own drinks. Call Graham on 01529 455449 / 07984 161738 or Mags on 07879 26143.
21st - Salvation Army Christmas Corps Carol Service 10.30am at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne.
24th - St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby Crib Service: 5pm Encourage your children to come dressed as a figure or animal from the nativity.
24th - St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby Midnight Holy Communion 11.30pm.
25th - St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby Christmas Day Family Communion 10am.
25th - Christmas Day Service 10.30am at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne.
31st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Aussie New Year’s Eve Tea Party 2pm at Coronation Hall, 16 Halfleet, Market Deeping. PE6 8DB. £7 (£6 members). To pre-book, call 07788 534290.
Please Note: Bourne and District Flower Club do not have a meeting this month.
Bourne Hereward Probus
Bourne Corn Exchange.
8th - As this is our Christmas meeting there is no speaker, just a first-class Christmas Lunch, followed by officers’ reports and ending with a yuletide raffle. 12.30pm
9th - Probus Coffee Morning, 10am: come along and get a taste of Bourne Probus “yuletide” friendship all welcome.
For more details contact Malcolm on malcolmkenwood@mac.com or 01778 441271.
Bourne Motor Racing Club
13th - This month’s guest speakers are Les Thacker and commentator Paul Tarsey. As BP’s Motorsports Manager, Les helped establish the careers of Derek Warwick, Martin Brundle, Johnny Dumfries and others and to amass a huge motorsports photography archive. Doors at the Bourne Corn Exchange open at 7pm, presentation at 8pm. Guests and visitors are welcome. For further details, please visit www.bournemotorracingclub.co.uk.
Royal British Legion Club
23rd - Christmas Party with Lloyd Moon from 7pm. All tickets £5. Wrapped donations for the raffle requested.
31st - New Year’s Eve Party with Steve Carmel from 7pm. All tickets £5. Donations for the Box ‘n’ Bottle Raffle requested.
Bourne Farmers’ Market
21st - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am-2pm on the third Sunday of every month (except January). Free admission. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.
The Vocal Club
A weekly singing club for women who want to sing and socialise. Sessions run each Wednesday 7pm - 8.30pm. No previous experience needed! AV Room, Witham Hall School, PE10 0JJ. Email: hello@thevocalclub. co.uk Facebook / Instagram: @thevocalclubuk Website: www.thevocalclub.co.uk
Bourne And District Lions
Charitable Trust Fund. Meetings monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday at The Royal British Legion, 7a Burghley Street, Bourne. Contact us at www.bournelions.org or 0345 833 2810.
LDC Dance Company
Specialising in teaching a wide variety of dance styles to all ages and abilities. (3yrs+).
18 Abbey Road, Bourne.
Telephone: 07984 381153 Email: lauren@ ldcdance.co.uk Website: www.ldcdance.co.uk
Apollo Dance
Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Musical Theatre and Cheerleading. 35 Wherry’s Lane, Bourne PE10 9HQ
Telephone: 07907 008362 Facebook: apollodance2
Email: info@apollodance.co.uk
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Christmas Services 2025
Eat, drink and be merry Christmasattime
LAMBOURN FLOORING AND INTERIORS
ChristmasHappyand best wishes for 2026
HEGARTY’S
Keep smiling and have a smashing Christmas
GARY’S GARDENS
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle! Enjoy the festivities!!
CHERRYHOLT MOBILITY
Merry Christmas & a very happy New Year
HAIRPORT
ChristmasSparklygreetings from the team at GLOW N GO TANNING LOUNGE
Wishing you a Christmas that’s merry and bright!
MCLAREN TREE SERVICES
May the joy of Christmas stay with you throughout the new year M.Y. LAB
May Christmasyourbe full of joy and laughter!
LINCOLNSHIRE BOW
Learning Beyond the Classroom C
hildren thrive when they experience learning in realworld contexts, and we are committed to providing opportunities that broaden horizons, spark curiosity, and build confidence.
One of the ways we achieve this is by regularly taking our pupils into the local community. We are incredibly fortunate to have Grimsthorpe Castle so close, and visits allow children to connect with history, nature, and culture in a way that textbooks simply cannot replicate.
Our commitment to experiences beyond the classroom extends to sport and teamwork. Recently, our school football team competed in a local tournament, and what truly stood out was their sportsmanship and perseverance, qualities just as important as any trophy, and which reflect the values we strive to instil in every pupil at Edenham.
We are always looking for new ways to enrich learning. Whether it’s through outdoor education, cultural visits, sporting events, or creative
workshops, we want every child to experience the joy of learning beyond the classroom so, if you or your organisation can support us in providing these opportunities—perhaps by offering a visit, sharing expertise, or partnering with us, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact us at 01778 591207 or email enquiries@edenham.laat.co.uk. Let’s work together to make learning an adventure for every child at Edenham C of E Primary School.
Edenham C of E Primary School
Love of Learning Love of the Community Preparing for the Future
Edenham CE
Primary School
BANISH THOSE WINTER BLUES:
GO AND GET YOUR GLOW AT
Located on Wherry’s Lane in Bourne, Glow ’N’ Go Tanning Lounge takes your tanning experience to the next level!
All our sunbeds have the latest Cosmedico Rubino 10k100c lamps, delivering a deeper, longer-lasting tan with added red light and infra-red therapy for smoother, healthier-looking skin.
Our salon is super clean, airy and welcoming, with two lay-down beds, two stand-ups, and two nail stations – perfect for a full pamper session. Every bed is fully serviced, and certified with a Sunbed Operations Passport, so you can relax, knowing you’re in safe hands. Pop in and see why
Our friendly team, Faye, Lisa, and Ruby, are first-aid trained and proud members of the Sunbed Association.
Clinic Care for all your Foot Health Needs
Foot Bliss Bourne is a predominantly clinic-based foot care service, although home visits are available within Bourne and the surrounding villages.
Nicola London understands the pressure we put on our feet and the damage that everyday wear and tear can have on our overall foot health, from her long experience as a runner. Foot care is for everyone, young and old. It is important to maintain good foot health at an early age to avoid complications later in life.
Good foot health involves you looking out for: any changes to your feet, both physical changes and pain; cracked, dry skin; sore ingrown toenails; and thickened and discoloured nails, which could indicate a fungal condition. Diabetics should take extra care, as any changes could be an early indication that there is an underlying issue.
From her welcoming, relaxing clinic, based in Burchnell Gardens in Bourne, Nicola’s treatments include fungal nails, thickened nails, verrucae, ingrown toenails, general foot health and nail trimming, diabetic foot health assessments, neuropathy testing, corn removal, and callus reduction.
All Nicola asks is that “You bring only yourself and your medical history to the clinic; I do the rest while you sit back and relax and enjoy a complimentary foot massage at the end of your treatment. Many clients comment that they leave feeling they are walking on air!” There is currently capacity for new clients and Nicola is happy to discuss any foot health concerns that you may have.
Services Offered:
Callus removal
Corn removal
Thickened toe nail reduction
Fungal nail treatment
Verruca treatment
Diabetic foot care
Neuropathy testing and Athlete’s foot
Nicola London LD Dip RFHP
Fully qualified, registered and insured for all of your foot health needs.
Burchnell Gardens, Bourne 07765 005981
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Christmas is meant to be a time of togetherness with family, fun, joy and selfless thought towards others. However, Christmas can often just seem like another one of life’s major stresses.
What makes Christmas stressful?
First, there’s the preparation, the shopping in frenzied, crowded stores, people pushing and shoving and you worrying whether so and so will like the present you’ve bought them. Then there’s the cooking and organizing and, of course, the financial strain that the extra cost of Christmas entails. Many of us get seriously in debt (or more in debt) after the Christmas holiday. But the biggest stress of Christmas comes from the very essence of what Christmas is supposed to be all about … thinking of other people and togetherness.
“It’s the expectations of having a ‘perfect Christmas’ that drive this stress”
Pressure can come from other angles too, such as trying to stick to that healthy eating regime, social anxiety, and keeping phobias, depression and anger at bay. Alcohol isn’t helpful either, destroying the happy chemical in our brain leaving us more susceptible to stress, anxiety, anger and depression.
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Stress is a feeling we get when we feel under too
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By Ali Ray, Chair, The Aveland History Group www.theavelandhistorygroup.com
Christmas as we know it has been a developing festival since Pagan times, speeded on at the end of the nineteenth century by the Victorians and Charles Dickens.
Saturnalia was a festival celebrated by the Romans running for several days in early to mid-December to honour their god of agriculture, Saturn. It consisted of raucous parties, where servants and slaves were allowed to take control, being waited on by their masters. It was the forerunner to the Tudor Period, ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, and the appointment, by lot, of a Lord of Misrule, whose task was to organize and direct the feasting, plays and other entertainments.
It wasn’t just the Romans who celebrated in December. The Winter Solstice Festival, taking place on the Shortest Day (generally around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere), was an event in every calendar for a society tied to the land and the changing seasons. It was a time when the sun started to re-emerge and the land awaken. Norse and Germanic peoples held a Yule Festival which can be traced back to the Stone Age, with feasting and celebrations and the burning of a large log over many days.
Fast forward to more recent times, and in 1841
Prince Albert decorated the
trees at Windsor Castle and started a trend. By giving trees to hospitals, schools and public buildings, the tradition quickly spread. Charles Dickens immortalised the spirit of Christmas in his book, “A Christmas Carol”, describing it as "a good time: a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time: the only time I know of in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of other people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys".
When you have trees, you have lights. The first Christmas illuminations were switched on in Bourne as a trial in 1967 with a ceremony outside the Town Hall and they remained on between dusk and midnight every evening until New Year's Day. It was only the Market Place [now the town centre] and part of North Street that were lit up with little more than strings of fairy lights.
However you choose to celebrate Christmas 2025 … ENJOY!
The Christmas Illuminations 1968. Rex Needle Archive
Some traditions are a bit more local. Spot the interloper at the Red Lion Pub in Aslackby (now demolished) enjoying his Christmas morning tipple in 1950.
In 2001, £40,000 was spent on new lights, though the all-white illuminations were not considered sufficiently seasonal and coloured motifs were added the following year. Rex Needle Archive
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10 Do not advertise on social media when you are away from your home which causes risks for its security.
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A final reflection on my “Sunrise to Sunset Charity Walk” on September 21st . Who would have thought that going for “nothing more than a mere stroll “ through the Lincolnshire countryside would generate over £6,000? Absolutely incredible and thank you all, once more. I am truly overwhelmed and grateful.
On Remembrance Sunday, I had the absolute honour of laying a poppy wreath on behalf of the Town Council. The parade and service at the Cenotaph on the Memorial Gardens was one of the largest attended events to date. Thank you to all involved: the Royal British Legion, Father Steven Buckman, Community Response Lincolnshire, National Roadphone and all the volunteers.
Leading up to this, I had the pleasure of spending time supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in Sainsbury’s. It was wonderful to chat with D.Day veteran, Mr Les Budding (a very sprightly centenarian), along with Philip Collins whose father Les helped troops onto Sword Beach as part of the D.Day landing offensive. Thank you to Store Manager, Poppy Hudson for joining in and showing support.
Fiona and I also had a great time at the “Bourne Fireworks Spectacular” on the Wellhead. We were very kindly invited along by Simon Chalkley from the Bourne and District Round Table to formally open the event. Compere for the evening, Norman Brown kept us all in good order and about 3,500 people enjoyed two incredible displays. Thank you to Bourne United Charities for allowing the use of the Wellhead fields. Thanks also to the Round Table and Bourne Abbey
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As the festive season rolls around once again, all of us at W & P Legal want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
We hope your holidays are filled with laughter, good company, and copious amounts of mince pies. It’s that wonderful time of year when the pace of life slows down a little, the to-do lists go on pause, and even the most determined workaholic finds themself horizontal in front of the King’s Speech with a tin of chocolates in hand.
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But while you’re enjoying that well-earned rest, here’s a gentle suggestion (and we promise it’s a friendly one!). The Christmas and New Year break can actually be the perfect time to have those important family conversations that so often get postponed, like sorting out your will, setting up a Power of Attorney, or making sure your estate planning reflects your current wishes.
Between the leftovers, the board games, and the mild chaos of visiting relatives, it’s often the time for when the whole family is together and that’s exactly when it’s easiest to talk about the future, openly and positively. After all, it’s not a gloomy topic when it’s about giving everyone peace of mind and clarity. Think of it as tying a bow on your affairs as neatly as the one on that suspiciously re-wrapped gift from last year!
So, while we certainly don’t recommend opening your will after the crackers have been pulled, a quiet chat over a glass of something festive might just be one of the most thoughtful things you do this Christmas.
From all of us at W & P Legal, thank you for your continued trust and support throughout the year.
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Barchester’s Wood Grange Care Home, in Bourne, was a den of ghoulish activity as the home’s spooky Hallowe’en Day got into full swing. Residents and staff entered into the spirit of things by decorating the home, holding a pumpkin bowls, and hosting a themed Hallowe’en bingo with ghoulish treats.
General Manager, Katya cackled: “Our staff and residents love any excuse for more fun. The home looks fantastically decorated and all the Hallowe’en activities were great!”
Rosemary, resident at Wood Grange said: “It has been such a fun day. It was great to see everyone go to so much effort to get into the Hallowe’en spirit. I really enjoyed the pumpkin carving bowls.”
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For more information, please contact Katya Petrova, General Manager at Wood Grange, on 01778 404317 or woodgrange@barchester.com.
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Staff and residents from Barchester’s Wood Grange Care Home joined fellow keen quizzers from over 260 Barchester care homes and hospitals across the whole of the UK, to put their collective general knowledge to the test. The “Barchester Big Quiz” took place on October 29th. From historical humdingers and geographical gazumpers to pictorial puzzlers and connective conundrums, the homes battled it out to find out who would prevail.
General Manager, Katya said:
“We’ve got some excellent quizzers at our home, and we are very competitive. We did very well, got a good score, and we can’t wait to see how well we did in comparison with all the other homes.”
Harry, resident at Wood Grange, said: “It has been a lovely afternoon and I really enjoyed getting together with my fellow
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The Cedars Residents Remember the Fallen with a Poppy Cascade
The Cedars Care Home in Bourne have chosen to commemorate the signing of the Armistice Day agreement on the day that the guns finally fell silent with a giant handmade poppy cascade.
Starting back in March, staff, residents, friends and volunteers have been knitting and crocheting a huge number of poppies to display at the home. The poppies cascade from the upper windows, winding down the pillars before crossing the path to the walkway. It was a major project that everyone was happy to be a part of- and if you wish to make a guess as to the number of poppies made you could even win a prize!
The project was the brain-child of activities assistant Lisa Ferris, who said ‘it’s such a poignant time of the year and so many expressed how much their involvement in this project meant to them and their families. It’s so important to remember and commemorate, especially with our residents; who lived through the war and were directly impacted’.
Relative ambassador Paula Finch said ‘the home always support Remembrance Day with such passion as many of the residents recall their lives entwined with those who served across all our forces. It is an amazing display’.
Rebecca Aldred, Senior General Manager at The Cedars Care Home added: ‘We have many residents with personal ties to the military and many who have experienced conflict either at home or abroad so it was important to us to mark November 11th and honour
the contribution of everyone involved in the World Wars and in subsequent conflicts’.
The Cedars Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. The Cedars Care Home provides residential care, nursing care and palliative care for 56 residents from palliative care for fifty-six residents.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Aldred, Senior General Manager at The Cedars Care Home on 01778 421555 or email us at cedarsbourne@barchester.com
COMPETITION WINNERS ENJOY A NIGHT OUT
Sean Johnson and Teresa were the lucky winners of tickets to see a Peterborough Phantoms Ice Hockey game recently.
Our competition in the September issue asked which part of Peterborough is home for the Phantoms. Bretton was the answer and the rink to which the happy couple made their visit. Sean sent us the following message: “We thoroughly enjoyed our night out at the Peterborough Phantoms. Great support for the team by all. The drummer who we knew did a
great job in getting the crowd chanting.”
A big thank you to the many readers who sent in their entries. Look out for more competitions in the months to come.
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If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows:
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Email: advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk www.liberty-partnership.co.uk
Have you been refused a mortgage or equity release due to spray foam?
If you suspect you’ve been misled or had a poor-quality removal, act now! Contact us for a FREE survey and expert advice before it’s too late.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) states that spray foam may affect a property's valuation, particularly if applied incorrectly. Spray foam can reduce airflow in the roof, potentially leading to issues like mould, wood rot, and reduced structural stability.
❌ Foam left behind in eaves – Often hidden and hard to reach without proper access (scaffolding may have been necessary).
❌ Torn or damaged roofing felt – Careless removal can cause holes, leading to leaks and structural issues.
❌ Foil tacked to rafters – A common trick used to hide incomplete removal, preventing proper inspection.
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We have a brand new box shop open providing all your packaging and material needs.
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Available to purchase individually or as a bundle.
Feel free to pop into our shop or alternatively give us a call.
Bourne (Opposite M&S) 01778 394774
Yes you can! Many landlords believe that to change agents you must wait until the end of an existing tenancy, which is not the case. A Tenancy Agreement is a contract between the Landlord and the Tenant, and changing agent does not affect the legal rights of either.
If your letting agent is not delivering, give them written notice that you would like to leave, and we’ll take it from there. Scan
Switch to us and experience that Newton Fallowell feeling.
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