Discovering Bourne issue 177, May 2026

Issue 177 / May 2026

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he last few weeks have made me realise just how fortunate we are, living so close to the beautiful Bourne Woods, a special dogwalking treat for our two hounds. Fabulous carpets of bluebells, celandines and wood anemones right now are an absolute delight, along with the increasing amount of birdsong, as the evenings remain lighter for longer.

It saddens me, however, when the news from around the world seems to involve a violent and unstable future for us all. If only more people were to follow those wise words of P.T. Barnum in ‘The Greatest Showman’…“The noblest art is that of making others happy.” Those people who are fondly remembered for generations are the ones who will have given their time, love, and kindness to others.

Hoping you have a magnificent May and enjoy reading this month’s issue of your favourite freebie!

Claire x

Being an optimist involves seeing “silver linings behind dark clouds”. So, whilst we are forever hearing stark warnings about “global warming”, here is some small consolation. UK wine production in 2025 recorded a 55% increase in harvest volume, compared with 2024.

Approximately 16.5 million bottles were produced across the UK, and the long hot summer helped deliver good fruit quality and yields not seen for many years.

“May is the month of expectation, the month of wishes, the month of hope”, suggested Emily Bronte. So, are we to expect awful weather, wish that it would change and hope that June will be better? Oh, to be in England!

And finally: ➡ L ight travels faster than sound, which explains why some people appear bright before you hear them speak. ➡ I used to think I was indecisive. But now I’m not so sure.

Enjoy the read!

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Inside Highlights 4-5.......... Birchgrove Garden Centre.

6............... The Potting Shed: Gardening advice.

8............... North Shoes: Win a £150 voucher!

16............. Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

18-19....... Diamond Flooring and Carpets.

20-21...... Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.

24............ Property News from Newton Fallowell.

36............ Recipe of the Month: Chargrilled potato salad.

38............ Food and Drink: Some

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64............ Deep-in Aesthetics 40............ Swanky Rags.

41............. Deep-in Aesthetics.

44............ The Beardwood Practice: Junk food.

48-49..... Glow ’N’ Go Tanning Lounge.

56-57..... Local History: May Day. 62............ Ethel Smith celebrates her 107th birthday

66............ Fancy fly fishing? Give it a go!

70............ The Quiz Inquisition.

72............ Theatre Review: Single White Female.

74............ Bourne Footlights “Go all Tudor”!

76-78..... What’s on: Events guide.

80............ Words from the Mayor.

81............. The Midlife Reset Summit.

89-94..... Business directory.

Front cover image taken by our publisher in Bourne Woods

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Spring has arrived, and at Birchgrove Garden Centre that means one thing,

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hether you’re planning a full garden makeover or simply refreshing a few corners, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in store this season. Brand new outdoor furniture ranges are now arriving, with stylish dining sets, lounge collections and bistro options designed to make the most of every space, from patios to larger entertaining areas.

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Plant lovers are spoilt for choice too, with a wide selection of shrubs, perennials, bedding plants and trees, alongside pots, compost and all the essentials to get growing. And if you’re tackling a bigger landscaping project, you’ll find paving, decorative gravel, edging and other hard landscaping materials, ready to transform your outdoor space.

“Our focus this year is helping people enjoy their gardens in whatever way suits them,” says Birchgrove owner, Gary Slator. “For some, that’s creating a space to relax with family and friends. For others, it’s getting the lawn looking its best or adding colour with beautiful planting. We’ve made sure we’ve got the stock, choice and expertise to help with all of it.”

Add in Megapets, Bettertack and our wide range of feeds and accessories, and Birchgrove remains your one-stop destination for garden, pet and equestrian needs this spring.

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ay can provide a variety of adverse weather conditions, so you may have to protect young seedlings from a late frost or make sure they are well watered if we don’t have enough rain.

Harden off plants that have been grown indoors or under cover before planting. A cheap way to protect tender young plants is to use “bottle cloches” by cutting down the 2 litre plastic drinks bottles, (useful for protecting young runner beans and peas). Alternatives to use are fleece, bubble wrap or newspaper.

Also, hold back on planting out seeds at the beginning of the month as sometimes they are planted too early: the ground may be too wet or cold and they fail to germinate. Whatever the weather, it does seem to favour the weeds!! So, make sure these are kept in check as they take precious nutrients away from young plants and seedlings.

Other jobs to do this month include: • Earth up potatoes-when the leaves are about 20cm tall, draw up the earth on either side to form a ridge approx. 15cm high: this will protect the foliage from frost and stop the tubers going green and poisonous.

• May is suitable for planting out early, such as leeks, sprouts and summer cabbage.

Leek seedlings should resemble a pencil in size. Make a 6-inch-deep hole with a pole

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or a similar tool, place the seedling inside, and fill the hole with water. There is no need to fill in the hole with soil.

• Pick flowers off new strawberries to prevent them cropping in their first year.

• Cover carrots with netting to stop carrot fly damage.

• Some crops may require support ready for their growth, such as beans and peas and climbing plants. Ensure it is strong and sturdy to take the weight once the fruits have formed, as well as the foliage, and that it can withstand any winds.

• Seeds to sow out this month include carrots, beetroot, French beans, lettuce, spring onions, salad leaves and peas.

• Try “succession sowing” a small batch of seeds every two or three weeks and you should have a steady supply, rather than a glut: it will also help to maximise your chances of successful germination.

• Indoors, you can sow chillies, courgettes and squashes, runner beans, sweetcorn, aubergines and cabbages and towards the end of the month, when the risk of frost has gone, they can be planted outdoors.

• Put up supports for climbing beans and runner beans. You can either buy a readymade support or make a wigwam or row using bamboo canes or hazel poles.

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An older person in England and Wales becomes a victim of fraud every fifty-six seconds, according to research! According to an analysis of the Crime Survey for England and Wales by MoneySuperMarket, 22.7% of respondents, aged sixty-five and over, reported being the victim of fraud between September 2024 and 2025.

Whatever the job, don’t be tempted to give the work to someone who cold calls you at your home, claiming to be ‘carrying out similar work in the area’.

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Part One

Popular estate agent, Newton Fallowell here present a two-part summary of the current property market landscape in our area, over this month and next.

A Market of Opportunity in Bourne

The “Educational Goldmine”: Why Families Choose Bourne

The Bourne property market (PE10) is showing remarkable resilience and value compared to the broader UK landscape [1]. With an average house price around £260,000–£262,000, Bourne remains a “sweet spot” for those seeking quality of life without the inflated price tags of the ‘deep south’.

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Next month: References & Data Sources 1. Dataloft Inform / PriceHubble: PE10 Market Pricing and Rental Data (April 2026).

2. The Times: Parent Power Schools Guide – Bourne Grammar Regional Rankings.

3. Department for Education: School Performance Tables – Progress 8 scores for Bourne Academy and Bourne Grammar.

❱ “Rural charm with city speed” – how Bourne can give you the best of both worlds. ❱ Mortgage Rates: The New Stability. ❱ The Landlord’s Edge: A Lettings Stronghold.

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When we feel the sensation of a dopamine rush, it gives us that good feeling of pleasure and satisfaction. When eating lots of rewarding foods, our brain adapts by making more receptors for the dopamine.

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There is a lovely picture of the children of Aslackby School, from almost a century ago, dancing around their May Pole, but where did the tradition originate?

May festivities were first recorded in Ancient Roman times. The Floralia – the Festival of Flora – took place between April 28th and May 3rd, in honour of the Goddess of Flowers, Fertility and Spring.

It involved athletic games and theatrical performances.

In the Celtic world, the opening of the summer pastures for grazing was marked by the “Fire of Bel” or Beltane Festival; a significant festival marking the beginning of summer, the peak of spring and the return of fertility to the land. Wild blossoms decorated the doors and windows of houses, while great bonfires were built on the last night of April to bestow their protective powers on livestock and their herders. A tree would be stripped of its branches, then decorated with flower garlands – the forerunner of the now recognisable May Pole.

Like many other festivals, May Day was a topsyturvy affair when a ‘lord and lady’ would be chosen from among the ordinary people of the community to preside over the day. Eventually,

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John Speed’s map of 1611 showing Grimsthorpe and Aslackby Deer Parks.

Herbert Wilson Foster, “The Procession of the May Queen”, 1893.

Children in the schoolyard at Aslackby May 1931 – Not a slab of concrete in sight!

the focus shifted completely onto the woman, and she became known as the May Queen. Banned by the Puritans, the traditions were re-established after the Restoration in 1660 by King Charles II. The Victorians took this concept to heart, by which time the May Queen was embodied by a young girl decorously dressed in white and crowned with flowers. Accompanied by a ‘court’ of other girls, the May Queen had become a symbol of purity and the promise of spring.

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In some areas, May Day celebrations were accompanied by the mad antics of Jack-in-theGreen (also known as the Green Man) and the rampaging of Hobby Horses, but in almost all, Morris Dancers would carry out an early morning performance at sunrise.

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107th Birthday Celebrations for Local Care Home Resident Celebrations galore at Wood Grange Care Home, in Bourne, as one of its residents reaches the age of 107!

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or boat. Many members fish for the rainbow trout and return their catch, but taking the odd fish for the pot is allowed. The fish are locally sourced from River Gwash Trout Farm, and the reputation of the Club is such that employees of the trout farm have become members. Stocking with two hundred rainbow trout and an occasional “brownie” of 1kg and upwards occurs several times each season.

Frequent visitors include herons, egrets, ospreys, red kites, buzzards, tufted ducks, cormorants, mink and otters, although the latter three are not welcomed by the fly fishers!

Stowe Fly Fishing Club encourages members of all levels of skill and actively encourages newcomers.

Through close links with Peterborough District Angling Association, introductory open days with coaching are available, the next one being on Saturday May 2nd.

towe Fly Fishing Club hides itself away in plain sight in a gem of unspoilt nature just off King Street at West Deeping.

Treasurer Andy told me that often, when he fishes in early summer, his favourite time of year, there is no-one else at the lake, and all he can hear is a woodpecker, a cuckoo and the jagged rattle of reed warblers. A dozen red-crested pochard over wintered at the lake and a bittern has been heard and seen.

The Club itself has a limited membership, but has vacancies for a few more this season, which runs until the end of December. At a cost of under £1 per day, the annual subscription compares very favourably to local fly-fishing clubs and is far cheaper than the large local reservoirs run by Anglian Water.

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The club is also lucky to count, amongst its members, two of the current England Ladies Fly Fishing squad, and a ladies national coarse fishing ex-champion, who has been converted to fly fishing!

For details of the Open Day on May 2nd, and enquiries about membership, please contact stoweflyfishingclub@gmail.com. You will be made very welcome!

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Who recently became the most capped England international cricketer with 402 appearances: Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes, or Joe Root?

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What does the Latin expression “bona fide” mean: hopeful, friendly, or genuine?

What does the French expression “faux pas” mean: lie, clown, fate, or a breach of good manners?

When did the £1 coin replace the Bank of England £1 note: 1976, 1983, 1990, or 2001?

Which national charity was founded

by Lincolnshire born vicar, Chad Varah in 1953: The Samaritans, Help for Heroes, or ChildLine?

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What name is given to the cohort of individuals born between 1946 and 1964?

Who is sixth in line to the British throne: Princess Charlotte, Prince Archie, or Princess Lilibet?

What percentage of British university students were awarded a “First” in 2024/25: 16, 24, 30, or 37?

Magdalen College is a part of Cambridge University: true or false?

Which alcoholic drink takes its name from the Spanish word for “bloodletting”?

Between 1311 and 1549, which ecclesiastical building was the tallest in the world?

What is the name of Harry Styles’ 2026 World Tour?

Which South American country has Asuncion as its capital: Paraguay, Ecuador, or Guyana?

Who was the British Prime Minister at the time of the Millennium: Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, or John Major?

Who is the world’s longest-serving television star in a continuous role?

Which country has recently hosted the 2026 Winter Olympic Games?

How old was darts sensation Luke Littler when he threw his first “180” in a youth game: 6, 8 10 or 14?

What are the following examples of: running, saddle, whip and blanket?

Who are the starring couple in the film “Hamnet”?

1) Jos Buttler; 2) Genuine; 3) A breach of good manners; 4) 1983; 5) The Samaritans; 6) Nadal (24) in 2010; 7) Baby Boomers; 8) Prince Archie; 9) 30%; 10) False (Magdalen is in Oxford, Magdalene is in Cambridge); 11) Sangria; 12) Lincoln Cathedral; 13) Together, Together; 14) Paraguay; 15) Tony Blair; 16) William Roache (Coronation Street’s Ken Barlow – 66 years); 17) Italy; 18) 6 ; 19) Types of hand sewing stitches; 20) Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

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Carlos Alcaraz (aged 22) recently broke whose record for being the youngest winner of the “tennis career Grand Slam”: Borg, Connors, Federer, or Nadal?

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“SINGLE WHITE FEMALE” at New Theatre, Peterborough

The stage production of “Single White Female” is a bold and modern reimagining of the 1990 book, adapted for the stage by Rebecca Reid and directed by Gordon Greenberg. I’m pleased to report that the play kept my husband, Chris and I entertained, shocked at times, and on the edge of our seats right up to the end!

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tarring the multi-talented Kym Marsh and actress/presenter Lisa Faulkner, the play invites you into a world where trust is fragile, friendships are tested, and secrets lurk behind every closed door.

Allie (played by Faulkner) is a recently divorced mum, balancing being a single parent with the launch of her tech start- up.

When she decides to advertise for a lodger to help make ends meet, the delightful Hedy (Marsh) offers her a lifeline. But as their lives intertwine, boundaries blur, and a seemingly perfect arrangement begins to unravel.

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Faulkner’s fine portrayal of single motherhood and her creeping unease come across as very human. There is a fierce, protective energy to her performance that adds to the emotion of the whole play. Hedy, meanwhile, is compelling, seductive and utterly terrifying; a performance that slowly tightens its hold on you.

For Chris and I, “Single White Female” was totally gripping, emotionally charged and brilliantly performed. It pulls you in, keeps you guessing, and afterwards, it keeps you talking.

(April 7th performance reviewed by Claire Saberton)

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10am - 3pm Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne PE10 9AE

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Footlights Go All Tudor Once again, Bourne Footlights are in full rehearsal for their next summer production – or rather, that should be “productions”. This time, they will be showcasing two one-act plays, both with a Tudor theme.

The Regina Monologues re-imagines the famous mnemonic “divorced, beheaded, died, etc” through the voices of six women who were all married to the same man called Henry. Each woman tells her story, revealing her perspective on love, betrayal, survival, and identity.

The women speak from a shared space, a room they have all inhabited and, through their distinct modern voices, they explore personal experiences such as miscarriage, love affairs, betrayal, resilience, and even sexual abuse, blending humour, pathos, and raw honesty. Although rooted in Tudor history, the play draws parallels with the experiences of contemporary women, making it relevant, poignant, and often sharply funny, as you would expect when women give their very frank appraisals of a shared husband!

(NB: Due to the content, it is advised as being suitable for over-14s only)

Henry’s End, by contrast, is a period play that dramatises the last hours in the life of King Henry VIII as he lies dying from illness and injury. Confined to bed, Henry is visited by a cast of figures from his past by his court jester, Will Somers, with impersonations of the wives and advisors he wronged during his tumultuous reign.

As the play unfolds, Henry wrestles to confront his guilt, stubbornness, and conscience: the marriages that ended in ruin or execution, the broken promises, and the lives that were upended by his decisions.

But can Henry face his misdeeds and find a measure of repentance and peace before death? Or will he stubbornly cling to his pride until his dying breath?

THE REGINA MONOLOGUES

By Rebecca Russell and Jenny Wafer

Bourne Footlights presents....

ONE NIGHT - TWO PLAYS

bitter sweet comedies, with powerful messages

This amateur production of Regina Monologues is presentedby arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.on behalf of SamuelFrench Ltd.

The 2026 summer season will run from Wednesday June 3rd to Friday June 5th at Bourne Corn Exchange.

Tickets are already available online from www.ticket source.co.uk/bourne-footlights and will soon be available to be purchased from Bourne Bookshop.

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HENRY’S END

By Luke Cheadle

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Octavia Theatre Company Ltd.

Bourne Corn Exchange: 3rd, 4th & 5th June 2026 Contains adult themes and may not be suitable for under 14’s

7:30pmTickets £13 (Students £10)

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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS 1st and every Friday - Bourne Town Harriers: Junior training session for ages 9 - 16 at 6pm at Bourne Grammar School. For further details, www. bournetownharriers.org/training/juniors or join our Facebook page.

1st- Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne.

Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits. www.wakehouse.org.uk.

2nd - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne. This month Roots and Wings. Entrance £10, no bar so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.

2nd - Ceilidh with live music from The Woodworm Band at Morton Village Hall, 7pm (doors open 6.45pm). Tickets £10 on the door or from haconby@ googlemail.com Bring your own drinks. Proceeds to St Andrew’s Church, Haconby.

2nd - Nibble and Natter in the Abbey Church Hall.

10am – 11.30am. Stalls to include books, jigsaws, raffle and refreshments. All welcome. Proceeds to Bourne Abbey Church.

2nd and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers social ride leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. Beginners ride leaves Bourne Leisure Centre at 9am.

3rd and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers club ride leaves the Bourne Post Office car park on Burghley Street at 9am.

3rd - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 571428.

4th - Bourne Scrabble Club at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.

5th - The Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Group meet on the first Tuesday of each month between 1.30pm – 4pm at The Sugar Mill, Milestone Road, Bourne. Come along and re-connect with others over refreshments.

5th and every Tuesday - Junior Chess Club at Wake House: 6.30pm - 7.30pm, £2.

5th and every Tuesday - Bourne Town Harriers: Senior training sessions listed on Facebook page.

Further details at www.bournetownharriers.org.

7th and every Thursday - Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Spaces drop-in session at The Sugar Mill, Milestone Road, Bourne, PE10 0ET. 10am-12noon.

7th and every Thursday - Chess Club 6.30pm 9.30pm at Wake House 01778 782224. All ages and ability welcome. Free parking. Refreshments available.

8th - “Spodo Komodo” acoustic trio on guitars, violin and viola playing early folk with a baroque

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twist at Little Bytham church. Tickets £15 on the door or call 07710 759047 include a glass of wine.

Doors open 7pm.

9th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road.

PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2.50, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

9th - Pet Service in Bourne Abbey Church at 3pm. All welcome. For details, visit events@bourneabbey.uk.

9th - Spring Fayre and Coffee Morning at Bourne Methodist Church: 10am to 12 noon. Stalls to include own grown perennial plants, cakes, jigsaws, raffle and jewellery. Everybody welcome.

9th, 10th - Stamford Model Railway Show at Stamford Welland Academy, Green Lane, PE9 1HE. Saturday opening 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.

For further details, admission charges and ticket purchase visit www.mdmrc.org.

10th - Refresh Cafe at St. Firmin’s Church 2pm - 4pm.

Come along and meet Groups and Organisations in Thurlby which you could join or become a volunteer.

Also have a try at bellringing. Tea, cake and chat.

11th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows - Gluten Free Lunch. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 12:30pm. £12 (£10 members). Book with Jenny on 07788 534290.

11th and 25th - 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 detials, contact optionbdlh@gmail.com.

12th - Chapter 33 Book Club meet every second Tuesday of the month: 7pm at Wedge Coffee House, Unit 6 Hereward Ind Est, Cherry Holt Road, Bourne, PE10 9LA. A club for book lovers with a monthly theme to anchor the sessions and spark conversations, meet and chat about books. Facebook and Instagram page Chapter33BookClub. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61586126811101 13th - 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.

13th and 27th - New Art group sessions at Wake House, North Street, Bourne. Beginners and anyone who would like to draw, paint in watercolours, oil, acrylic, and use pastels are welcome. Help and advice are on hand: 10am – 12 noon. Cost £6.

Wake House Office Manager on 01778 782224.

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16th - Messy Church in Abbey Church Hall: 1pm - 4.30pm All ages welcome. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Further details from Helena Casbon 07833 101242.

16th - Duo “Side by Side” will be playing at the Blue Bell Belmesthorpe.

18th - The AGM of Bourne U3A will begin this month’s meeting, to be followed by a revealing talk by Stuart Orme entitled ‘What They Didn’t Teach You in School History’, a thought provoking and cheeky view of the past. Doors open at 1.45pm for a 2.10pm start. Bourne Corn Exchange.

18th - The Alamo Country Music Club at Edenham Village Hall PE10 0LS. This month “Martin Boyd” - Tickets £7 - Doors open at 7pm for 8pm start. Tea/coffee and refreshments available; bring your own drinks. Contact Graham on 01529 455449 / 07984 161738 or Mags on 07872 926143.

20th - 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.

20th - Bourne Organ Club’s guest this month is Pete Shaw. 7.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets on the door, £8 members, £9 visitors. All welcome. For more details, call 01778 424947.

20th until June 10th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery at Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL is showcasing the work of 3 artists, Sarah Barton, Rosemary Burke and Melanie Burton. Working together in North Lincolnshire, they explore a variety of media, inspired by their surroundings, with reflections and studies of rural life and travel abroad. Open from 12 noon – 5pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission Free.

20th - 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.

21st - 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.

21st - Bourne Garden Club welcome Joe Whitehead, Head Gardener of Burghley House with a talk/presentation, “Springtime at Burghley” plus evening plant and produce sale - proceeds towards Annual Show. 7.30pm Abbey Church Hall.

Visitors welcome at £5. For further details, contact Marion Durrands 01778 421023.

22nd - Understanding Dementia Talk. Join for an informative session on recognising the early signs and a person’s journey with dementia, hosted by Wood Grange Care Home alongside guest speaker,

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23rd - Plant Sale and Coffee Morning at Bourne Abbey Church Hall, 9.30am. Many varieties of plant for sale plus books, jigsaws, garden bric-a-brac and a raffle. Refreshments include filled rolls and homemade cakes with tea or coffee. Donations welcome on the morning after 8am. All proceeds to NSPCC. 24th - Enjoy a relaxing Sunday, listening to duo “Side

by Side” at the Fighting Cocks, Corby Glen.

25th - Friends of Bourne Woods “Find the Flower”a children’s trail around the orchard looking for flowers which have been hidden in the orchard.

“A prize every time” - £1 cash per entry. 2pm to 4pm. Community Orchard, off Beech Avenue.

26th - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meeting in the Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm) This month, Cllr Sue Woolley will be the guest speaker and her subject is, “Yes! I’m a Councillor.” Members and non-members welcome.

For more details, contact Shirley on 01778 425613.

28th - Bourne and District Flower Club in the Darby and Joan Hall at 7.30pm. This month’s demonstrator will be Sue Hodgson (her theme to be confirmed).

Visitors always welcome at £10. Details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.

28th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Baytree Garden Centre Social. PE12 6JU. Meet in the restaurant at 11am. Look out for the Oddfellows sign – no need to book.

30th - “Totally Anchored” playing at the Red Lion Bourne, 8.30pm.

30th - Coffee Morning at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne from 9.30am.

Royal British Legion Club

4th - Bank Holiday party from 1.30 – 5.30pm.

Music from Eddy. Bring food for your table and a bottle for the raffle! Free entry for members. £2 for non-members 15th - Music with Dunne & Rusted.

Doors open at 7pm. £3 entry.

23rd - Another evening of Karaoke from 7.30pm. Free entry.

Bourne Motor Racing Club

14th - 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.

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Bourne Hereward Probus Bourne Corn Exchange.

11th - This month’s speaker is Malcolm Scriven who will be giving a talk on “The Kiel Canal.”

Followed by lunch and raffle.12 noon.

14th - Probus Coffee Morning, 10am. Come along and get a taste of Bourne Probus friendship, all welcome.

Membership of Probus is growing and not only are there the monthly lunch meetings, mostly with a speaker, but the secretary organises several away day visits. For more details, email malcolmkenwood@mac.com.

Bourne Farmers’ Market

17th - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am2pm on the third Sunday of every month.

Free admission. Shop local. Around 50 pitches to explore, including artisan food and drinks, local produce, cakes, bakery, butchers, crafts and much more. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.

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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.

A Great Family Day Out at Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens

30th - Sounds of the 60s! - Singing Workshop 2pm - 4pm Witham Hall School. Tickets available from www.thevocalclub.co.uk/shop Email: hello@thevocalclub.co.uk Facebook / Instagram: @thevocalclubuk Website: www.thevocalclub.co.uk

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Adventure Playground | Beautiful Gardens | Castle Tours | Events Including Open Air Theatre, Live Music and More

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

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Final Words from the Mayor

Councillor Colin Pattison

Fiona and I have been attending several Civic events, including a Civic Dinner for Cllr Bob Broughton, Mayor of Market Deeping at The Black Horse in Baston.

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great evening, during which I had the pleasure of giving the return speech, on behalf of all the guests. We were delighted to attend the seventieth wedding anniversary party of Roy and Joan Goldsmith. It was wonderful to be part of a large family celebration for such a marvellous milestone anniversary. The same evening, we were in Newark to attend the Mayor of Newark, Cllr Barbara Corrigan’s, Charity Civic Dinner. An excellent evening with a fantastic ambience in the beautiful function room within the Town Hall.

I also had the immense pleasure of formally welcoming the new “Army Air Cadets” detachment to Bourne, the first one in Lincolnshire! This new detachment will meet on a Thursday evening at the Air Cadets building on the Austerby. It was great to see such a turnout of the old and new, with many Senior Officers and parent helpers. After I had the honour of cutting the ribbon with Lt Keeran Hitchborne, the new cadets were then presented with their sky-blue berets.

Finally, we went to Raunds to attend the Civic Service of Cllr Richard Levell, the Mayor of Raunds. An impressive turn out, with the Lord Lieutenant and the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, along with many other Civic Heads. Again, it was good to meet other Mayors who you wouldn’t normally see, and a great opportunity to promote Bourne.

It’s going to be a busy period leading to the end of my “Mayoral year” this month. I have had the enormous pleasure of representing this wonderful town, parish and community over the last fifteen and a half years. I would like to say a sincere thank you to everyone who has helped and supported us over these years.

The list would be enormous to thank all the people and businesses individually, but we truly are very grateful for the support. On a personal note, I wish to thank my wife Fiona for all her support - you are quite simply my “Rock”!

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“Women are Being Dismissed!”

Peterborough event offers support for menopause strugglers

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new event in Peterborough is addressing a growing issue affecting women across the UK, that of feeling dismissed or unheard when seeking help for menopause symptoms.

own health. With NHS services under increasing pressure, many women report being told their symptoms are “normal” or left without clear guidance, despite experiencing fatigue, anxiety, brain fog and weight changes.

The Midlife Reset Summit, taking place on Sunday, May 17th at The Bull Hotel, Peterborough, has been created in response to what organisers describe as a “gap in support”, where many women feel like they’re being gaslit about their

“Women are telling me they know something isn’t right, but they’re not being listened to,” says organiser Chris Shingles. “This event is about giving them clarity, practical tools and a way forward, not just being told to put up with it.”

Expert speakers offering practical solutions: The event brings together specialists across women’s health, mindset and behaviour change, including:

Chris Shingles Menopause coach, helping women rebuild strength, energy and confidence.

Pippa Matthews Supporting midlife women to regain energy and control through nutrition.

Jemma Whitlam Focused on emotional regulation and self-awareness.

What attendees will walk away with:

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A clearer understanding of what’s happening in their body and why.

Practical, realistic strategies to improve energy, mood and confidence.

Tools to manage stress, expectations and daily pressures.

The confidence to advocate for themselves in medical and personal settings.

Reassurance that they’re not alone and that change is possible.

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John Hirniak Helping high-achievers reconnect with clarity and direction.

Luis Bulnes Helping people overcome self-sabotage and build confidence.

“There’s a real emotional toll to feeling like you’re over-reacting and this is about helping women realise they’re not alone and giving them tools that actually work”

Lindsey Roberts Supporting women to set boundaries and succeed without burnout.

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Tickets available via the official event page

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BOOK REVIEWS

MAY 2026

THE KEEPER BY TANA FRENCH Cal Hooper, the retired detective who left Chicago for a quiet life in rural Ireland, is faced with a chilling new murder case that is haunting the small Irish village he now calls home.

When missing woman, Rachel Holohan is found dead in the river, old feuds and grudges stretching back generations begin to surface, and the community is divided. And as he uncovers more secrets, Hooper’s attempts to crack the case could put him and the whole village in danger.

DEPARTURE(S)

BY JULIAN BARNES

It may be a work of fiction, but Julian Barnes’ last ever novel is grounded in truth.

At its centre is the story of two people, close university friends of Barnes’, who fall in love twice over the course of their lives. Throughout its pages, “Departure(s)” seamlessly weaves a love story with meditations on memory, identity, mortality, loss, and the moments and hazy anecdotes that define a life, resulting in a witty yet deeply affecting read that will stay with you. *The final book from the Booker Prizewinning, Sunday Times bestselling author*

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HOW TO TALK TO AI

BY JAMIE BARTLETT

Artificial intelligence has dominated headlines, transformed society, and, for many of us, entered our lives, our workplaces, and even our relationships. But most of us are still far from understanding exactly how AI works and how to harness these powerful new tools. Here to help is leading technology writer Jamie Bartlett, whose clear-eyed, accessible new book offers an essential guide to the potential, the pitfalls, and possible dangers of this transformative new technology.

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t our Bourne office of Double and Megson, we offer an empathetic approach to the law, encapsulated in our motto: “We care that you care and our business is minding yours!”

In all our lives, legal issues inevitably become relevant, whether in property, family breakdowns or in the need to protect senior clients with wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney or dealing with estates.

Employment issues can require solutions. We can assist with these matters and when we do, we will care about you and what happens in your matters.

We are a local team who cares what happens in South Kesteven. We are familiar with Bourne and the writer has worked in the Bourne office since July 1992, having joined the Deeping office on Bonfire Night 1990, straight after the sunny mayhem of that summer with the World Cup tears and the thumping beat of Seal (Adamski) accompanying

the Italian football! Much has changed since 1990, and certainly since 1978 when our firm was established in Bourne, but our caring local nature has not.

Knowing our clients, where they work and live, can produce a real economy of scale which can save costs. Being efficient and focused can save time and money. Amicability should be sought as it is advisable. However, being assertive can sometimes be the only way. Fostering the pragmatism of focus is what all parties should strive for if they can.

In the future, digital communications will become much more relevant. We learned how to function in the pandemic. This can be a real boon as we strive forward in a changing world.

So, if you want down-to-earth legal assistance for family matters, wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, estates, property transactions and employment, please contact us today on 01778 423376.

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4 West Street Bourne Tel: 01778 423376 “Our Business is Minding Yours” MAY 2026

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BOURNE UNITED CHARITIES

Supporting the Community for over 300 years

Working Families Scheme (WFS) The WFS is available for anyone living in the Parish of Bourne where there are one or more working adults in a household and in receipt of benefits of less than £200 per month (excluding child benefit and childcare costs).

You should have savings of less than £10,000 and a combined household gross income under £50,000 per annum (evidence will be required).

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Chapel Motor Repairs Ltd

A family run business with over 40 years experience in the Motor trade.

Our friendly and helpful staff are always here to help.

• 12 months, 12,000 miles warranty on parts and labour

Call 01778 560444

Email chapelmotor-repairs@hotmail.co.uk

• Air conditioning Re-gas and service

• Tyre fitting centre

• Diagnostics on most makes of car

• Catalysts , Exhausts and Clutches

• Free collection and delivery

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Sales • Service • Training “10 Years of providing a Professional & Quality Service”

Let me assist you with your problems.

• Up & Over Garage Doors • Sectional Garage Doors • Roller Shutters • Automated Garage Doors Bourne Computer StoreService • 24 Hour Repair Tel: 01778 420362 Unit 4, Crown Walk, West Street, • Garage PE10 Doors9PB Servicing Email: sales@bournecomputerstore.co.uk Bourne, Lincolnshire, • Fascia & Soffits DOORS AND GATES • Guttering Virus removal to full re-builds. Upgrade work undertaken. Extensive range of new and used equipment.

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For a prompt FREE quotation call Tony

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TEL: 07940 083995

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GARDEN SERVICES

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DOORS AND GATES

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Professional Garage Door Services New Doors, Repairs & Servicing Roller Shutter, Sectional, Up & Over & Side-Hinged Doors & Awnings

We offer a wide range of garage doors through a selection of well known suppliers FREE Quotations and NO call out charge

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(Bungalows, garages, sheds, guttering, etc)

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(Shelving, skirting boards, flat pack, window blinds, odd jobs, etc)

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MAINTENANCE & GARDEN RESTORATION Grass & Hedges Cut • Small Patios • Fencing Gardens Cleared • Borders Tidied

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For all your Repairs to Windows, Doors & Conservatories ● Complete bathroom design and renovation ● Boiler installations with up to free 12 year warranty ● Boiler service & repairs ● Landlord gas safety certificates All ● Cookers, hobs and fires work guaranteed ● Power flushing ● Underfloor heating

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LOCKSMITH

LOCKSMITH

Locksmiths Bourne & The Deepings

Your only local locksmith – family business for over 30 years Lock replacements All types of keys cut All your locks on one key Locksmith service CCTV systems Free security surveys 3* anti-snap & British Standard locks

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Plasterer

• Plaster-boarding • Dry lining • Internal render & set • External rendering • New builds • Extensions • Free estimates • All insurance work Tel: 01778 422082

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Our oven cleaning experts will leave you free to enjoy your valuable leisure time.

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Call today for LOCAL service

07703 011348

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

Central Heating Specialists • British Gas Trained

Servicing • Repairs • Radiators only • Breakdowns • Power Flushing Full Heating Installations • Fires/Cookers/Hobs • Landlords Certificate Bathrooms supply & install • LPG Compliant

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Matthew Mills T: 01778 347308 M: 07545 270482

Covering a 25 mile radius of Peterborough | Cancelling while en route will result in a charge

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Alan Stephenson

› Installation/repair of Heating systems › Installation/repair of Plumbing systems › Power flushing

T: 01778 345860 M: 07739 988711 We also accept major debit/credit cards

TREE SERVICES

PW Heating Ltd

Central Heating Specialists Natural Gas, LPG, Oil Unvented hot water qualified installer

Power flushing with thermal imaging

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Worcester Accredited Installers offering 10 & 12 Year guarantees

● Servicing ● Maintenance ● Repairs/Breakdowns ● Landlord Gas Safety Certificates ● General Plumbing

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07939 840653

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STORAGE

MORTON SELF STORAGE

■ NEW 20 FOOT CONTAINERS ■ INSULATED, VENTED ■ SECURITY LOCKED ■ UNDERCOVER

■ 24H CCTV ■ ON SITE SECURITY

■ £100 +VAT pcm

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Tree Services

01778 348082 07930 718812 :

Tree Removals Pruning Dead Wooding Crown Raising Stump Grinding Hedge Cu�ng For a free, no obliga�on quote, please call us or email on

MORTON, BOURNE PE10 0XL

info@davidpalmer-treeservices.co.uk

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TILING SERVICES

TREE SERVICES

Cj’s Tiling Service Prestige Wall and Floor Tiling

Bourne and Surrounding Areas E: cjstilingservice@gmail.com T: 07912 573698 W: www.cjstiling.co.uk TILING SERVICES

FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED

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TREE SERVICES

D.SMITH TILING

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Wall & Floor Tiler

OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FREE

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All aspects of professional tree surgery Hedge maintenance Tree pruning • reshaping Storm damage

Quotes

Call Danny on 01529 700769 or 07581 135598

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE WORK INCLUDING

Tree Inspections • Tree Removal Pruning • Dead Wooding Stump Grinding • Hedge Work

FREE QUOTATIONS T: 01778 426792 M: 07990 706750 Fully Qualified, NTCP Certifiied, £5 million Public Liability

TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES

Arboriculture Specialist Domestic & Commercial Fully Insured and Professional All aspects of Tree Surgery, Tree Removal & Dismantles, Tree & Hedge Maintenance, Tree Pruning, Storm Damaged Trees

T. 01778 394183

WINDOW CLEANING

GARY’S ARDENS TREE CARE

est 1998

Bourne, Lincolnshire

M. 07802 379337 E. garysgardens007@gmail.com

Local Family Business For 30 Years Stylish Windows & Doors In PVC, Timber or Aluminium A rated energy saving windows available

UPGRADE YOUR PVCu WINDOWS AND DOORS Install the latest energy saving units to your existing windows • We can replace misty Sealed Units •

01778 393151

Secondary Glazing Now Available SAVING ENERGY - SAVING MONEY

www.lincolnshirebowwindows.co.uk

Unit 2 Holt House, Cherry Holt Road, Bourne PE10 9LH Open: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9:15 – 4 • Wed 9.15 – 2.00 • Sat by appointment only

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WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

• Pure Water Fed Pole System • Windows, Frames & Sills • Conservatories & Roofs • Gutter Vacum Cleaning • Fully Insured

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• Environmentally friendly • Product range as wide as your imagination

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CONTACT FOR A FREE QUOTE pureviewbourne@gmail.com

Mario: 07917 321801 Jack: 07428 712976

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Stamford

Spalding

(Opposite M&S)

(Near to Waitrose)

(Down from B&M)

01778 394774

01780 762908

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Free Immediate Local Delivery.

Disposal of Old Bed & Assembly Service Available.

Customise your bed with the choice of fabrics and colours Largest Range & Lowest Prices On All Top Brands.

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