Welcome to your November issue...
It’s getting closer by the day, and I’m not talking about the ticklish thirty days ahead for us ladies, as some of our chaps let loose that moustache once more during “Movember”. No, I’m talking turkey, trees, tinsel and trimming-up, as the whole wonderful Christmas season gathers momentum once more. Whatever you are planning over the next few weeks and hopefully finding plenty of ideas in this issue to help you, make sure to book early for your special events.
With Bonfire Night upon us, early this month, please remember to look out for our pets but also to see how our neighbours are coping, not just with the fireworks, but with the cold, wintery days ahead. Good neighbourliness costs nothing but can mean so much to the elderly who may be struggling on their own. Claire x
I see the Royal British Legion has this year put out the “Tommy 10,000 Steps Challenge.” The aim is for you to walk 10,000 steps a day throughout the month, raising money to provide vital housing, employment, and care for those who served our country. The daily exercise will, of course improve your fitness and mental wellbeing. Full details at https://rbli.co.uk/rbli-events/tommy-10000-steps-challenge.
If cycling is more your thing, then how about challenging a certain Mr Neil Campbell? On October 5th in Arkansas, the British daredevil smashed his own world record for the fastest bicycle speed in a slipstream, reaching 175.89 mph behind a pickup truck. Just watching the video footage left me breathless!
And finally:
✦ I struggled with the instructions on how to fly my new drone –it went straight over my head!
✦ I couldn’t understand why my doctor said my posture was bad... but I had a hunch
Enjoy the read … and for all you moustache cultivators, have a magnificent “Mo-vember”!
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Deeping Business Awards Winners and Sponsors
Well, what a night!
Deepings’ Business Community Tenth Anniversary Business Awards were hosted at the Black Horse, Baston where guests enjoyed a delicious three-course meal in the Cardyke Suite. The room had been beautifully decorated by Fiona Perry of local business, Well Laid Table, and it looked stunning!
The evening got underway with the amazing Singers Secreto singing waiter Sam who really got the party started and put everyone in the mood for a fantastic night, celebrating our local businesses. Once the all-important awards presentation was over, Nicole Lawrence picked up the reins and had everyone singing and dancing the night away.
This year being the tenth anniversary of the awards made it even more special, and we were overwhelmed by the success of the event. Almost 4,000 people voted and over 30,000 votes were cast across the categories. We don’t have voting panels as the awards are decided by the
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Langtoft Primary School's Reading Partnership
We’re delighted to have set up a new partnership with a school in Ukraine, offering our students the opportunity to connect with their Ukrainian peers on a project that celebrates the joy of reading.
Through the British Council’s UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme, funded by the UK Government, we’ve teamed up with Kharkiv Lyceum No.152 to collaborate on a ‘Reading for Pleasure’ initiative. Together, we’ll explore how reading can broaden horizons, build confidence, and support mental wellbeing – fostering meaningful connections through the shared power of stories.
Ms Bytheway visited Poland to meet with her partner teacher, Yana. Together they planned a series of engaging online sessions, which will begin with our Year 3 children, who have already written letters to the children in Ukraine.
Harvest Assembly on October 2nd.
Once again, we were delighted to collect items for our local Foodbank (165kg worth!) which does a tremendous job supporting many families in need in our community with food parcels, household items and much more.
Open Days:
We are holding our Open Days for those children starting school in September 2026, on November 4th at 9:15am and November 11th at 1:30pm and again at 4pm. No booking required. We look forward to welcoming you.
Baston Primary’s Coffee Morning a Huge Success
Linchfield Academy
Sports Ambassadors Appointed
As part of their role, the children have been busy creating playtime activities for Key Stage1 and Lower Key Stage 2 to try to get as many children engaged in sport as possible. They have had over forty children during each session, engaged and enjoying physical activity - a huge achievement that will continue throughout the year. Our ambassadors have also been spending playtime with Foundation
On Friday September 26th, our Year 6 children held a Macmillan Coffee Morning which raised an impressive £485! Their success is a true reflection of their outstanding organisation, respectful attitude, brilliant teamwork, tireless hard work—and of course, their amazing baking skills! From planning to pastries, they’ve shown what can be achieved when determination meets collaboration. Well done, Year 6 - you’ve inspired us all!
children, putting on games to get the children active! They will also help with the Mini Olympics and Sports Day later in the year.
Year 2 Fire and Rescue Workshop
In early October, Year 2 children had a visit from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue to teach them all about fire safety. The children played a game to identify different objects that are good to play with and objects that are not and we learnt how to keep ourselves safe at home.
Have you considered helping your local secondary school?
The Deepings School is looking for members to join our community council, and help continue to embed its values of Kindness, Ambition and Respect.
The school has just received a much improved Ofsted report, which highlighted an ‘inclusive culture based on mutual respect’; ‘pupils who are actively engaged in community and charity projects’, and ‘a school which prepares pupils well for their lives in modern Britain.’ The regular Collaborative Review Day sessions - where other external teaching professionals and trustees come into the school and review lessons across different age groups - are also already bearing fruit.
We’ve also recently enjoyed excellent GCSE and A-Level results, with our sixth formers leaving us to study medicine, engineering, social work and many more subjects. So the school is happier and healthier than it has been in a long time, and you can be a part of that journey by joining the new governing body, known as the Anthem Community Council (ACC). We want people of all ages, experience, skills and abilities to join the
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Monday 10th November 1.15 – 2.45pm
We are a family friendly school, serving our local community. We provide an outstanding learning environment where children excel. We look forward to welcoming prospective families.
Please contact the school office to book a tour of our school. Published dates not convenient?
Please contact the school directly for an alternative appointment.
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team, which meets four times a year - although you can put in as much time as you want.
Full training is provided for these voluntary roles, which are operational - we won’t be getting involved in telling teachers how to teach or set up their classrooms. Each ACC member will take on championing roles in key areas such as community, safeguarding, SEND and inclusion, and sustainability and climate change.
In the last four months we’ve brought in members with fantastic experience in teaching, health, business and communications, but really we’re looking for people who just care about the 1100 pupils and the staff who teach them.
Can you help us help the school? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Maybe you have a passion for the environment, or business, or sport and leisure? Perhaps you have an idea for how a school can work with the local community, or maybe you’d just like to find out more about how a school works.
And over the next couple of years we will aim to hold new events, internally and externally, including Christmas and ‘open evenings’, while also becoming more involved in existing events. And we’ll shout a bit more about the positive achievements of the school. It isn’t going to happen overnight, but if you’re like to be a part of it please let me know - email me at chair@deepings.anthemtrust.uk
The Deepings Sixth Form provides an inclusive and supportive community that values kindness, respect, and ambition, providing a platform for both academic and personal growth. We offer a diverse range of A level and vocational courses, taught by dedicated and experienced educators. Our students achieve outstanding results, opening doors to prestigious universities and exciting career prospects.
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Twenty Years of Delivering Peace of Mind
Last month marked a very special milestone for W&P Legal – twenty years since we first opened our doors on October 5th, 2005. Back then it was just me and we were known as “Will and Probate Services”.
Over those two decades, we’ve had the privilege of helping almost 15,000 people plan for the future with confidence - from writing wills and setting up trusts to preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney and guiding families through probate. It’s been an incredible journey, and we want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has placed their trust in us.
NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal
At the heart of W&P Legal has always been a simple promise: to give our clients peace of mind. Whether it’s ensuring loved ones are protected, helping to avoid unnecessary costs and complications, or simply making sense of what can feel like a maze of legal jargon, our focus has never changed - clear advice, friendly service, and real understanding.
Of course, much has changed since 2005. Families are more dispersed, care planning has become a growing concern, and technology has transformed how we connect and share information. Through it all, we’ve adapted and evolved - combining modern tools with traditional values to make estate planning simpler, clearer, and more accessible than ever.
As we look to the future, our commitment remains the same: to continue delivering peace of mind to families across the country. Whether you’re dealing with bereavement, reviewing your will, setting up a Power of Attorney, or thinking ahead about how best to protect your estate, we’re here to help - just as we have been for the past twenty years.
To everyone who has been part of our story so far - our clients, staff, and professional partners - thank you for your trust and support. We look forward to the next chapter and to helping even more people plan with confidence and peace of mind.
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We are an independent pharmacy giving patients a one-to-one service. We like to model ourselves on the old community pharmacy where patients get to know us and and you will always see a familiar face. Here at The Chemist Shop, we are proud to be part of the community and are always striving to give the community the best service available to them.
Our other services include
● We offer blister pack medication to patients who meet the criteria.
● Are you over 39, then come in for a free Blood Pressure Check.
● NHS unwanted medicine service, where you can return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.
● Emergency supplies: if you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency and you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help.
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Whether it is separation or divorce, an incident of domestic abuse or putting in place arrangements for children, we are expertly placed to advise on your rights, and to help bring about the best solution.
Every Tuesday we offer free 20-minute family law advice appointments at our offices in Market Deeping and Bourne, to discuss your situation with our family solicitor, who can offer advice about your options and recommend next steps.
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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).
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❌ Foil tacked to rafters – A common trick used to hide incomplete removal, preventing proper inspection.
Warmer Homes, Stronger Finances: The Mortgage Benefits
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How improving insulation and heating can help your bills and mortgage borrowing.
With energy bills still high, the efficiency of your home can make a real difference to your monthly budget – and even to your mortgage options. Poor insulation or an old boiler can add hundreds of pounds to annual costs. By upgrading, homeowners can cut bills, free up disposable income, and show lenders stronger affordability.
Some banks are already recognising this link. Halifax, for example, now takes a property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) into account when assessing affordability. A more efficient home means lower running costs, less financial strain, and potentially a more favourable borrowing position.
Lenders are also offering “green borrowing” products to help fund improvements. Nationwide’s Green Additional Borrowing lets existing customers borrow between £5,000 and £20,000 at 0% interest for two or five years, provided the funds are used for approved upgrades like insulation, heat pumps, or solar panels. This allows homeowners to make meaningful
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Self-Assessment Scams – Don’t Get Caught Out!
By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades
The Self-Assessment tax deadline isn’t until January – but if you are self-employed or a small business owner, this is for you!
You might receive an HMRC scam email, or a scammer could pretend to be HMRC over the phone or through a text message. Common tricks include offering a rebate, requesting you to update tax details, or threatening arrest for tax evasion.
Five ways to spot a fake HMRC scam
1) Fake HMRC email address: The key to spotting whether the address is real is to hover over the ‘from’ address. The actual link the text leads to will not end in @hmrc.gov.uk (which all official emails from HMRC will). Use this HMRC email address to report suspicious emails: phishing@hmrc.gov.uk
If you receive what you think is a text scam, forward it to 60599.
2) Tax rebate offers: An HMRC tax refund email is almost certainly a scam. Emails from HMRC will never offer you any repayment, tell you about a tax rebate, or ask you to send personal information.
3) Request for immediate action: Fraudsters will often try to scare you into complying by using phrases like “you only have three days to respond” or “urgent action required”.
4) Fake links and dodgy attachments: Any emails that contain links or have an attachment should be treated suspiciously. Don’t open any attachments that you aren’t expecting. These could contain viruses that will give scammers a backdoor into your computer and allow them to access your personal information, as well as your clients or customers.
5) Beware generic greetings: Be wary of emails that start ‘Dear Sir/Madam’, ‘Dear customer’ or ‘Hello’. Emails from HMRC will address you by your name. Report other types of HMRC scams
If you get:
• a message in an application, for example WhatsApp, take a screenshot and email it to phishing@hmrc.gov.uk
• a phone call asking for personal information or threatening a lawsuit, report it via the online form at www.gov.uk
• a letter, contact the HMRC team the letter says it’s from at www.gov.uk/contact-hmrc
• a message from a social media account, and you cannot verify the account it comes from, send details by email to security.custcon@hmrc. gov.uk and ignore it.
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The Blacksmith Hanged for Murder
One evening in October 1787, William Mason had been drinking in a public house in Deeping St James. He set off in the dark to walk back to his farm in Deeping Fen, but half an hour later, a passer-by found him lying dead on the Spalding Road. His skull had been fractured and his cheek bone broken in several places.
An inquest concluded he had been wilfully murdered. At first, a man and woman were suspected of the crime, but soon John Wilson, a blacksmith in Church Street, Market Deeping, was arrested and taken to Spalding gaol. Newspapers printed an anonymous letter claiming that Mr Wilson had an infamous character and had frequently threatened the deceased. Readers were also informed that “several circumstances concur in proving his guilt.” Although no-one had seen him attack Mr Mason, he was publicly condemned before his trial.
John Wilson was fifty-four years old and took over the blacksmith’s business from his brotherin-law, John Harrison, whose family had owned it for several hundred years. His thatched cottage in the photograph was demolished in 1934 when the Empire Cinema was built on its site, and his smithy next-door had been replaced by a garage.
The murder trial was held in Lincoln Castle in March 1788 and lasted ten hours. With no forensic science in that era, evidence was circumstantial and based on statements from people who knew him and the victim. A guilty verdict was passed “to the satisfaction of every person who heard the trial” and he was sentenced to death by public hanging a few days later.
The gallows were opposite The Strugglers Inn in Westgate, Lincoln, not far from the Castle, and as John Wilson was a very tall man, the hangman had difficulty reaching up to put the rope round his neck. A chaplain then said a few prayers and Mr Wilson was allowed to speak to the crowd, declaring, “Had I been guilty, I should have been willing to confess it. I think it very hard in the strength and health I am in, to come to this for nothing. I leave behind me a weakly tender wife and should not wonder if the shock killed her in two or three days.” His execution was widely reported, noting that he persisted in his innocence with a firmness seldom seen in a person in his dreadful situation.
William Mason was buried in Bourne Abbey churchyard and four of his children aged between one and ten years were baptised there on the day of his funeral. John Wilson’s widow survived for another six years and a new blacksmith, Jeremiah Chantry from Thurlby, moved into the smithy in Church Street, Market Deeping.
John Wilson’s former cottage on the left, after his smithy became a garage
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Nene & Welland Oddfellows Say, “Thank you!”
Making new friends and trying something different can feel harder as we get older. That’s why I’d like to say a warm thank you to everyone who came along to our group events during ‘Friendship Month’ this September. Local social groups like Nene & Welland Oddfellows are here to offer a friendly space where you can meet others, share some company, and have activities to look forward to.
If you couldn’t join us this time, please don’t worry – there are many more opportunities ahead. In the coming weeks we’ve got:
• A talk about Stamford’s Community Orchard on Friday October 10th at 10.30am at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN: £4 (£3 members).
• Christmas Quiz and Buffet on Saturday November 22nd at 2pm at the Coronation Hall, Market Deeping: £10 (£8 members).
• Burtey Fen Christmas Music in Pinchbeck on Thursday November 27th at 1.30pm: £10 including refreshments.
• Other regular get-togethers at Thorney, Surfleet and Market Deeping.
If you’d like to come along, you’d be made very welcome. You can get in touch with the office on 01778 342006 or by emailing sarah. hitchcock@oddfellows. co.uk, and I’ll be happy to send you information of local events.
You can also see what’s coming up at www.oddfellows.co.uk/ events where you can type in Nene & Welland to find out more. We’d be delighted to meet you.”
Sarah Hitchcock of the Nene & Welland Oddfellows.
Dancing Duo Returns Home to Inspire the Next Generation
Two talented dancers who first discovered their passion at the Deeping Dance Centre are returning to their roots – and their story is one of friendship, dedication, and a shared dream finally coming true. After carving out successful careers in the dance world, and each building thriving schools in other areas, Charlotte and Charlie are now joining forces to launch an exciting new school, The Deeping Dance Academy, at Deeping St James County Primary School.
The pair bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion. Charlotte has over twenty years of teaching experience and holds a Fellowship with the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association). Charlie, meanwhile, has fifteen years of teaching experience and has built a performance school that has taken dancers onto stages across the country. They believe they offer “the full package” – covering every aspect of dance, drama, and performance. “We each bring different strengths,” said Charlie,
“but combined, we really can tick every box. From technical training to stage skills and confidence building, we’re here to give children the best possible opportunities.” Charlotte added, “We’ve always shared a love of dance, and to be launching something new together feels so special. More than anything, we want to pass on the joy, discipline, and life lessons dance has given us.”
Their new school will welcome pupils of all ages and abilities, from beginners taking their first steps to advanced dancers preparing for the stage. Classes will be full of energy, creativity, and encouragement, with exciting performance opportunities along the way. The launch is already creating a buzz in the community, and enrolment is now open.
Families are invited to attend the Open Day on Saturday November 8th, from 9.30am – 12.30pm, with a K-Pop workshop afterwards. Regular classes will begin on Saturday November 15th at Deeping St James Community Primary School.
What’s available in November...
Christmas is coming! We’ll help take the stress out of your preparations, by providing you with your complete Christmas dinner & so much more! Our order books are open for veg boxes, filled with home grown & local seasonal vegetables. Place an order for your Christmas turkey & other favourites at Grasmere Farm’s butchery counter. Take a break & enjoy our festive menu in the Café, including our Christmas Afternoon Tea. We’ve plenty of Christmas treats available & don’t forget that bird food, feeders, nest boxes & accessories make great gifts too!
MON-SAT 8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM
Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM
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Market Deeping C.P.S. Scoop Prestigious Sports Award
In recognition of over five years of championing competitive sport and participation for the pupils, Market Deeping Community Primary School have become the first school in the region to be awarded the School Games Platinum Sports Mark.
This is a government-led scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community.
During the last school year alone, children have played against schools from all over the area and teams have reached the Lincolnshire County Finals for girls’ football, boys’ football and boys’ cricket. They have competed in sportshall athletics, kin-ball, lacrosse, rugby, Tae Kwondo, ten-pin bowling and cross country running. Market Deeping C.P.S. staff, led by their sports lead Mrs Hayley Pickering, have organised various competitions for the schools in the Deepings and lead a range of clubs at school.
Rupert Gibson, School Games Organiser for Lincolnshire South East School Sport Partnership, said, “Huge congratulations to Market
Deeping Community Primary School … the first of the sixty-three schools across our region to ever achieve this National award.”
Headteacher, Mr Mark Ratchford, added, “We are very proud of achieving the Platinum Sports Mark and I am grateful to all the staff at our school for recognising the importance of competitive sport for our pupils.”
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Events: November 2025
1st ,8th,22nd and 29th - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft open for coffee, tea, biscuits 10.30am - 12.30pm.
6th - Baston Church, soup lunches will be served from noon until 1.30 pm. £6.50 for a bowl of delicious homemade soup, roll and butter, hot dessert with custard, tea/coffee. Everyone is welcome.
11th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club would like to welcome the author Julia Jarman who will be talking about her books. Doors open at the Priory Church Hall at 10am. Any enquires, contact Liz on 01778 219668.
11th - Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Morning: 11am - 12.30pm at Langtoft Village Hall, £3 donation will be greatly appreciated.
12th - Craft Club. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 10.30am. All craft items supplied, includes refreshments for £5 (members £3). Contact Georgina to book on 01778 347876.
13th - The Arts Society Peterborough’s monthly talk at The Fleet Community Centre, PE2 4DL, is “British Portraiture in India’, with Dr Prasannajit De Silva. Doors open at 10.15am for coffee and a chat; the talk starts at 10.45am and lasts an hour. All are welcome, so why not come and join us? Parking free. For more details of how to join the society, visit: www.the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk.
14th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Brian Palmer about Barnack’s famous stone quarries which supplied Roman and medieval masons throughout England. The event begins at 7.30 pm in the main hall of the Community Centre, Market Deeping. Admission £3.
15th - St Michael’s Church Langtoft - Cake and bacon butty morning. Cake stall, bacon or sausage butties, homemade soup, lucky dip stall. 10.30am -1pm.
15th - Makeup Demonstration (no selling). Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. 2pm. Learn hints and tips about applying makeup. Cash donation for refreshments. Raffle for Deepings Community Library. Book with the office on 01778 342006 or sarah.hitchcock@ oddfellows.co.uk.
17th - Deepings U3A welcome Stuart Orme whose talk is entitled “What they didn’t teach you in School History.” The doors open at 9.30am at the Methodist Church DSJ. when refreshments are served. The cost is £2, and the meeting starts at 10.30am. For more details, contact David Perkins on 01788 343158.
17th - Coffee Morning in aid of St Barnabas Hospice to be held at the Deepings Community Centre from 10am – 12 noon. Home-made cakes. Raffle. All welcome.
18th - Deepings Flower Club will be holding their Annual Open Evening at St Michael & All Angels Church, Langtoft. ‘A Festive Evening with Tim Meakin’. Tickets on the door £15 to include refreshments. Craft Stalls. Raffle of all the arrangements. Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm
19th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet. Food served at 12.30pm. For more details or to book, call Christine on 07714 096801.
Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in your events please contact her via hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061
21st - Glinton Horticultural Society talk - ‘Growing and Showing’ by Al Perna. Glinton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tea/ coffee and biscuits. Members £4, visitors £5. All welcomecome and join us.
22nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Christmas Quiz and Buffet 2pm. Coronation Hall, 16 Halfleet, Market Deeping. PE6 8DB. £10 (members £8). Please book with the office on 01778 342006 or sarah.hitchcock@oddfellows.co.uk (don’t forget to tell us any dietary requirements).
22nd – ‘Bourne Old Town Hall Pop-Up Events’ present acoustic duo “Side by Side.” With a pot-pourri of music genres including, folk, pop, re-imagined rock and disco. 7.30pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall, doors at 6.45pm. Tickets £10 from www.bournetownhall.org.uk Our licensed bar will be open. All proceeds will go towards the Old Town Hall regeneration project.
22nd - Christmas wreath making in Baston Church 10am and 2pm: make your own Christmas wreath. £35 per wreath to include materials, instructions and refreshments. Email bastonctf@gmail.com or call 07471 198497.
25th - West Deeping Heritage Group’s speaker this month is Curator of the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, Stuart Orme whose talk is entitled, “Did Cromwell ban Christmas?” This talk reveals the fascinating story behind the myth of how the festive season was outlawed in the 1640s. 2pm for 2.30 pm: West Deeping Village Hall. Admission £4 includes light refreshments.
27th - DSJ WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ. Sue Good from the East Anglian Ambulance Service will be coming to talk to us. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Call Sue Sheppard on 01778 344195 for more details.
27th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Burtey Fen Christmas Music, 3 Burtey Fen Lane, Pinchbeck, Spalding. PE11 3SR. 12.30pm. Cost £10 each (includes hot drink and mince pie). Contact the office on 01778 342006 to book (by 10th November).
28th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Museum Workshop. Members only. Oddfellows Hall at 10.30am. Contact Christine on 07714 096801.
29th - Christmas Beetle Drive. Oddfellows Hall. 2pm. Beetle sheets £1 per game (cash only). Donation for refreshments. Call 07788 534290 to book.
30th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Hall will be open during Deepings Christmas Market : 10am – 1pm Join us for games and refreshments (cash only please). Raising funds for Deepings Community Library.
DEEPINGS CAMERA CLUB
1st and every Wednesday - Deepings Camera Club at the Deepings Community Centre, Douglas Road, PE6 8PA. They enjoy presentations with stunning images from top photographers, friendly competitions, practical guidance and much more. Visitors are very welcome - interest in photography is more important than ability. See our programme and get in touch at www.deepingscamera.club.
Market Deeping Town Council
Christmas
Fayre
Sunday 30th of November
10:30am - 5:00pm
Lots of stalls Santa
Barrel Train Ride Reindeer Crafting
Stage Entertainment Fairground Rides
And lots lots more...
Tree Light Switch on Approx 4:30pm
Join us for a fun filled day !
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Witham Hall Winter Fair
Saturday 22 November nd 10am-4pm
Entry: Adult £2, Children free (proceeds go to charity)
Over 50 stalls, hot food, café with cake –and a special visit from Father Christmas
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