Discovering the Deepings issue 132, June 2026 by Discovering Magazines

Welcome to your June issue...

Those longed-for sunny days and warm evenings could at last be here, so let the outdoor fun and games begin! It seems only weeks since the garden furniture and barbecue were safely stashed away for winter, and now, here we are … ready and willing to brave whatever the elements decide to throw our way. As I write, a torrential storm has just been followed within minutes by the sun. Oh, to be in England now that summer’s (nearly) here! Here’s hoping we may all have a super al fresco month!

One very significant birthday this month (and one which I dare not forget!) sees our amazing Sales Account Manager for our Wisbech and March issues, Paula Kirtland, reaching the grand age of - -! Have a great day, “Big Sister!”

A reminder to you all that June 21st happens to be Father’s Day, so love and best wishes go to my husband, Chris, and father-in-law, Rich.

Claire x

As parents, we’re always reminding our children to use “please” and “thank you”. It was most amusing, then, to recently hear two of our young granddaughters politely asking ‘Alexa’ for some music. “Alexa, please play songs by Taylor Swift”, Nancy and Violet requested in turn, innocently not realising yet that they are dealing with an inanimate piece of machinery, not requiring the polite approach!

Still astonished by the epic performance of Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe in “smashing the two-hour barrier” for an official marathon, in London, our wonderful sporting summer continues this month with the men’s cricket First Test against New Zealand on June 4th, and the FIFA World Cup starting a week later. Bring it on!! And finally:

➡ When Ed heard that a bee has five eyes, he said, “Yeah, but it’s only got two ‘e’s”.

➡ I once saw a sign that read, ‘Watch for Little Children,’ and I thought, “That sounds like a fair swap.”

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4.............. Schools News.

6 .............. Deep-in Aesthetics.

8.............. Swanky Rags.

9 An appeal from Coppafeel.

12 W & P Legal.

16-17 Godsey Lane Coffee.

18 Recipe of the Month: Coleslaw.

29 Local History: Hard Times.

30 HR PPL – The Employment Rights Act.

34 Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

36-37 The Liberty Partnership.

38 BPC Air Conditioning.

42-43 .... Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.

44 ........... Special Father’s Day Quiz.

46 ........... The Potting Shed: Gardening advice.

47-48.... Rutland Flower Show preview. 49-50 Baston Car and Bike Show preview – win tickets!

52-53 What’s on: Events guide.

54 Go Cruise & Travel with Nigel. 59-62 Business directory.

With thanks to

Richard Ash, Deepings Heritage, Rob Schwarz,Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Copy deadline for the July issue is Friday 12th June 2026.

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Langtoft Primary School

Our OPAL Play Leaders organised a fantastic Easter-themed fundraising event designed to support the continued development of our outdoor play provision, which included a cake sale, guess the name of the Squishmallow, Easter quiz and a raffle to win three hampers, prizes of which were very kindly donated by Deeping’s Tesco and Co-op. A big thank you to all who supported the event!

In Forest School, pupils have been busy connecting with nature in a very special way. To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Years 1 and 2 children designed and built a wonderful bug hotela fitting tribute to such an inspiring naturalist and a great hands-on learning experience for all involved.

We have also enjoyed several school trips and sporting competitions, giving pupils the opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, and have welcomed family members into school for our ‘Learn with Your Child’ events.

Linchfield Primary School Gardening and Football

Mr Goff, Mrs Twelvetree and various groups of children have been working incredibly hard to improve and maintain our school garden area, as well as the planters at the front of the school. They are doing a fantastic job, and their hard work and dedication are really making a difference to the appearance of our school environment. Thank you to everyone involved.

Our Linchfield girls’ footballers

We still have a small number of places available for EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) starting in September 2026, in addition to spaces in Years 1 and 3, and would be delighted to hear from anyone interested in joining our school community.

are officially the third best team in the county! With three wins, three draws and just one defeat, they finished level on points with the second placed team, but with an inferior goal difference. An incredible performance from every single player. Well done!

Baston C of E Primary School: Godly Play Session

On Wednesday April 29th, Early Years Foundation Stage children walked to the church in Baston for their “Godly Play” session. Reverend Carolyn showed them all the different features of the church before reading a story from the bible. The pupils listened intently to ‘The Good Shepherd’ and watched Reverend Carolyn use figures and pieces of cloth to act the story out. Afterwards, there followed some crafting activities with paper, pens, pipe cleaners, pom poms and cotton wool, making lots of different creations related to ‘The Good Shepherd’.

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We’re coming to the last few weeks until ‘Prom 2026’. It is so close, but you still have enough time to visit Swanky Rags to find your dream prom dress. Remember, however, that our “Special Orders” service (any size and choice of a colour that a dress is available in) has now unfortunately stopped.

But don’t panic … we still have a variety of different colours, styles and sizes for you to choose from in our Peterborough store! We can still order dresses, only if they are in stock, so get your prom appointment booked now to avoid disappointment.

Swanky Rags always provide a 1:1 appointment, offering our specialist advice and care, helping you find the perfect dress for this very special occasion. We are an honest, friendly shop, selling dresses that love you. We will always listen to you to find the right colour, style and size that’s both within your budget and that will match your personality.

CoppaFeel! An Appeal from Linda Kinch of “Bourne Boobies”

CoppaFeel! is a breast cancer awareness charity based in London, focused on promoting early detection of breast cancer by encouraging women under thirty to regularly check their breasts.

Linda Kinch explains, “A good friend of mine, Michelle Collins, was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of years ago. Thankfully, she caught it early and, after surgery, is now doing well. Last year, we both undertook a half marathon for the charity Coppafeel! Michelle also completed a five-day, 100km trek last November in the Sahara with them too.

This year, to up the ante, we are both trekking a marathon in the Peak District on May 9th, and I am tackling a 100km trek with 130 others on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset over the week, commencing on June 6th.

I have a hefty target to achieve, fundraising for Coppafeel! and while I have already raised a huge amount (we held a Tea Party

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A photo from the Tea Party at the Abbey Church Hall: Left to right, Michelle Collins, Elodie Collins, Linda Kinch, Sam Crosby-Stockwell and Corrine Chiappini.

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We Have a Winner

A team effort takes the win on the Discovering the Deepings Easter Egg Treasure Hunt. This trio of brothers completed the Treasure Hunt and have shared their spoils, well done Reggie, Isaac and Theo Smitheringale.

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Who would believe that Les is a Lancashire lass with her current South African accent? But she is, and she learned much about traditional English baking from her mother. Terry had his own solicitor’s practice, and his friends now joke with him that he retired as a barrister to become a barista!

Les and Terry took over Godsey Lane Coffee in April 2022, using Les’s previous restaurant experience (once she had retired as a head teacher!) With family living in Market Deeping, they were thrilled to find a coffee shop to become their new “home”.

LES SAYS:

“We now offer our excellent bespoke coffee, teas, homemade bakery treats, plus scrumptious breakfasts and lunches. Our new extension and kitchen have opened up options for delicious new items – more to come soon! Summer will be celebrated in our new garden area which is

‘a work in progress’!

We have, hands down, the best staff (and Eli, our ginger manager) – I just love them! They serve the community more than just food – they also serve friendship and laughter with their sometimesnaughty antics. It is such a pleasure to serve here in the Deepings, and we are so grateful for the community support.

It is such a pleasure to serve here in the Deepings and we are so grateful for the community support and all the lovely friendships.

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Serving breakfasts, brunch, lunches and all manner of homemade sweet treats.

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New signatures dishes, including our Breakfast Stacks, Homemade Pasteis de Natas , Burnt Basque Cheesecake, Blueberry and Lemon Cake, Mozzarella Sticks and special salads

Our own blend coffee which is available to buy

Easy-peasy coleslaw

Ingredients

For the coleslaw:

4 cups shredded green cabbage

4 cups shredded purple cabbage

2 cups shredded carrots

For the dressing:

1 cup non-fat plain

Greek yogurt

1&1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

3 tsp water

3 tsp pure maple syrup

2&1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

The well-loved barbecue staple gets a tweak this month.... this easy recipe uses creamy Greek yogurt instead of mayo!

Method

1 Add all of the coleslaw dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until combined.

2 Add in the shredded cabbage and carrots and stir until everything is coated.

2 The coleslaw can be served immediately but is best when refrigerated for a few hours first... the best things come to those who wait, right?!

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Lamb Meatballs in an olive and tomato sauce with feta cheese and crispy onion (GFO)

Moroccan Falafel with tzatziki and pickled cucumber (V)

Crispy Breaded Whitebait with a watercress salad served with a lemon mayonnaise

Fresh Crab, Smoked Salmon and Avocado Terrine accompanied with a frisée salad (GF)

Gazpacho served with sourdough and olive tapenade (VGO)

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Crispy Satay Chicken Burger

charcoal bun, chilli jam, Asian slaw, toasted peanuts and fries

Goat’s Cheese, Hot Honey, Fig and Walnut Tartlet couscous and coronation coleslaw (V)

Beer Battered Haddock and Chips

mushy peas or garden peas and Griffin tartare sauce

7oz Fillet Steak with fries

tomato, mushroom, rocket and Parmesan salad (GF)

10oz Bavette Steak with fries

tomato, mushroom, rocket and Parmesan salad (GF)

Creamy Seafood Linguine

mussels, prawns and squid, dill, spinach

Grilled Swordfish in a Provençal sauce

stuffed pepper and crispy rocket (GF)

Thai Duck Breast Salad

lime, chilli, coriander, orange, slaw, cashew nuts and pomegranate (GF)

To Finish

Sicilian Lemon Cheesecake

honeycomb and rhubarb compote

Rum Caramelised Pineapple

coconut sorbet and pecan brittle (VG) (GF)

Cherry Bakewell

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When Times Were Hard

Three stout, healthy girls eight years of age and one stout boy nine years of age to be put out as apprentices” read a notice published by Market Deeping parish in 1813. The children were paupers, and by finding employers to feed and house them, local taxpayers would be relieved of that expense.

Almost a hundred years later, school was compulsory for eight-year-old Eric Bowman, but he recalled doing odd jobs for fourteen hours a week to help his widowed mother who received only a small amount of money from the parish. His family lived in the Market Place and relied on free soup which was provided by several wealthy residents from their own funds. He remembered a lot of poverty in the early 1900s, with boys wearing ragged trousers and boots passed down from other families.

Deeping people who were unable to work and support themselves due to ill-health or age were admitted to the Workhouse at Bourne. It was usual for inmates to receive special food at Christmas, but one member of the Board of Guardians argued strongly that they should also have beer. George Hildyard of Market Deeping was a retired solicitor, known for his generosity. On Coronation Day in 1911, he donated coffee and strawberries to the Workhouse, and on other occasions he provided pork pies and daily newspapers to brighten the inmates’ lives. There were fierce arguments by other Board members against Mr Hildyard paying for beer, but eventually he got his way. One grateful recipient wrote, “Long live the donor, we drink his health today. For English cheer is good old beer, and a pint of it, hooray!”

Many farm labourers received no pay when wintry weather prevented work on the land, so they also relied on seasonal charity from prosperous villagers. At harvest time, large numbers of Irishmen tramped to the Fens, hoping to earn money to relieve the poverty of their own families. Other casual labourers and travelling salesmen who were temporary residents found cheap accommodation in a lodging house attached to the Masons Arms beer house in Bridge Street, Deeping St James. Men slept in dormitories and shared cooking facilities to prepare their own food. There was a separate dormitory for any female residents.

With a beer house next door, disorderly behaviour was not uncommon, but in 1930, when closure of the Masons Arms was considered, the police decided it was advantageous to retain it. There were four bedrooms for thirteen lodgers, and it served a purpose not met by other pubs. By then, Bourne Workhouse had closed and parishes were no longer responsible for supporting their own people in need. The lodging house was demolished after the Masons Arms finally ceased trading in 1956.

The Masons Arms with lodging house on the right

The Employment Rights Act 2025

Your Questions Answered

QWhat is changing under the Employment Rights Act 2025 when it comes to unfair dismissal?

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is expected to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from two years to six months, with the change anticipated from January 2027. Employees recruited before then may still qualify from January 2027 if they have six months’ service at the point of dismissal, so decisions made now could be assessed later.

QWhy is this a concern for business owners?

A shorter qualifying period means less time to assess suitability and higher legal exposure early in employment. Tribunal claims are time-consuming and costly: legal fees can be £5,000–£20,000+, and compensation for unfair dismissal can be significant, alongside management time, disruption, and reputational risk.

QHow can businesses protect themselves when recruiting new employees?

Start with a clear job description and objective criteria for selection. In interviews, be transparent about duties and standards, and keep notes of questions, answers, and reasons for selection; this demonstrates a fair, consistent approach if decisions are challenged later.

QWhat role does the probationary period play under these new rules?

Probation becomes your key window to set expectations and address issues. Hold regular review meetings, confirm objectives in writing, record feedback, and evidence any support offered. If it’s not documented, it’s hard to prove a fair process.

QWhat role does the probationary period play under these new rules?

For managing performance, employers should implement structured and regular review meetings, ideally monthly, to assess progress, provide feedback, and address concerns early.

QWhat should employers do if a new starter is not meeting the required standard?

Act promptly and consistently: explain the shortfalls, set clear improvement targets and timescales, provide reasonable support/training, and keep detailed records of meetings and outcomes. If dismissal becomes necessary, a wellevidenced process is your best defence.

QWhat is “constructive dismissal” and how does it relate to unfair dismissal claims?

Constructive dismissal is where an employee resigns because they believe the employer fundamentally breached the contract (e.g., unfair treatment, lack of support, or failure to follow procedure). If the qualifying period reduces to six months, more employees may be able to bring these claims, so fair processes and clear communication matter throughout employment, not just at dismissal. Under the new rules, employees with six months’ service may be able to bring constructive dismissal claims.

QWhat is the key takeaway for local businesses?

Good HR practices are essential: clear roles and expectations, fair and consistent decisions, structured probation reviews, and strong written records. If you’re unsure, get HR advice early; it can prevent costly disputes later.

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Chilling New Wave of AI-assisted Fraud Targets Older People

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

Phone scams are taking a sinister twist as a new approach sees victims’ voices being cloned. It takes just three seconds of audio to clone a voice, and the latest fraud tactic seems to be targeting older people. Criminals are using AI technology to clone people’s voices and set up unauthorised direct debits over the phone, according to new evidence from National Trading Standards. The advanced voice cloning is part of an organised criminal operation that harvests people’s personal data to target victims with a wave of scam and nuisance calls.

The process usually starts with a ‘cold call’ claiming to run a survey. This may seem harmless enough, but in fact it is designed to gather detailed personal, health and financial information. The criminals use this data to develop AI-generated voice clones, used to simulate consent for direct debits, deceiving even legitimate businesses and financial providers. These details appear then to be passed or sold to other criminal operations who, with the details, can easily circumvent the banks and set up payments without the victim’s knowledge. Worryingly, victims often do not realise payments are being taken.

As part of the data, figures from National Trading Standards show that 21% of adults receive scam calls or texts most days, and almost 9% receive them every day. This new wave of technologically sophisticated scams highlights the need for increased vigilance, particularly among older people who are often specifically targeted.

Some of you may have seen the subject covered on a recent episode of BBC’s “Morning Live” with Scam Interceptor, Nick Stapleton. His advice is to stay silent on the phone if you receive a cold call or a call you are not expecting and / or simply hang up without engaging in conversion. Ultimately, be cautious about sharing personal information over the phone and to be alert to any suspicious activity on your accounts. If you or someone you know receives unexpected calls asking for personal information, it is recommended to hang up and contact your bank or service provider directly using trusted contact details.

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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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Most tender crops should now be ready for planting out and with the risk of frosts gone, it should be safe to do so. Make sure to harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days and water thoroughly, before and after planting.

To minimise evaporation, water early in the morning or late in the evening. Also, plants benefit from deep watering less often, rather than everyday light watering, as this encourages roots to grow downwards which builds resilience in dry spells. As the crops will now be showing more vigorous growth, some will benefit from extra feed. Tomatoes, courgettes and cucumbers in particular benefit from regular feeding with a potassiumrich fertiliser. For fruiting crops compost, wellrotted manure, or comfrey tea make excellent natural feeding options; feed once a week.

Not only will your crops benefit from the longer sunnier days... so will the weeds! Try to keep them at bay as they use the water and nutrients that your crops need and shade them from the light. Here are a few tips for keeping them at bay:

• Hoe regularly and particularly when the soil is dry as the severed and exposed roots will die quickly. If you hoe when the soil is damp, remove remains, so that they won’t re-grow.

• Spread mulches such as garden compost, well-rotted manure or bark chips, to suppress weeds or use a lightproof membrane to kill more established weeds.

• Make sure that you don’t let weeds flower; you will only get new crops of weeds from their seeds.

Other jobs:

• Sweetcorn can be planted out and as it is self-pollinating it is better sown closely in a block. Mark out a square or rectangle and plant at about 35-40cm (14-18inches) apart in each direction.

• Earth up potatoes, and harvest earlies towards the end of the month.

• Protect strawberries by mulching around them with straw to keep mud splashes off and keep birds off, by covering your plants with netting.

• Cut down broad beans just above the surface and use for compost but leave the roots in the ground as a useful source of nitrogen.

• Succession sow beetroot, salad crops, carrots.

• Sew Florence fennel. Traditionally, Florence fennel is sown after the “Longest Day” (June 21st) as it is less likely to bolt – sowing in succession is a good idea.

• This month, apples have what is called “June Drop” where the tree gets rid of excess fruit. If the branches are still overcrowded, it is worth thinning them out.

• After you’ve picked the last of the rhubarb, give them a good feed of well-rotted manure mixed with compost or Growmore so that they can build up strength for next year.

• Sow maincrop swede and turnips.

Make the most of the long June days!

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Promises to be Even More Spectacular!

This year will see the second-ever Rutland Flower Show, following the huge success of the maiden show in 2025!

To be held on August 14th - 16th at the Rutland Showground in Oakham, this three-day event (sponsored by Gates Garden Centre) is a family-oriented horticultural show, bringing together national flower clubs, gardening societies, and famous experts.

This year, RFS are thrilled to welcome the BBC’s Adam Frost from “Gardeners' World” (Friday and Sunday), the BBC's Carol Klein (Saturday - new for 2026!), and Nick Hamilton from Barnsdale Gardens, alongside Bunny Guinness and Matthew Wilson from BBC Radio 4’s “Gardeners' Question Time”, to name just a few!

The organisers are planning to make this year even more spectacular. A brand-new Floral Marquee, in addition to the Grand and Competition Marquees, will host incredible exhibits from Chelsea Gold Medal winners such as Dibley’s Houseplants and carnivorous plant specialists, Wack’s Wicked Plants. The famous Hardy’s, Middleton’s and Proctor’s will be at the show, bringing the total of plants and nursery specialists to over fifty!

What's On

The show will also feature: Floral, Art, and Craft Competitions

Garden and Plant Shopping

RFS are also delighted to host the "Grow Your Own" collective for the first time. This select group, sponsored by The National Vegetable Society, will bring you the very best in seeds, soil, compost, and expert advice. Finally, the groundbreaking company, Soil Smiths will be on hand to test any of your soil samples while you peruse the show. You can finally find out

Live Demonstrations and Workshops

Children's Activities and Live Music

Skilled Artisans

Flypasts by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)

Tickets are limited: Please book early to avoid disappointment. Car parking is free with no hidden fees! Under-16s go FREE and can enjoy circus shows, workshops, giant bubble displays, outdoor games, a vintage fairground, and children’s planting activities.

A spectacular celebration of local motorsport history will take centre stage at this year’s Baston Car & Bike Show, as an extraordinary collection of around twenty legendary BRM racing cars comes to the show, with around ten cars expected to run live, while the remainder are planned to take part in special engine start-up demonstrations.

Set in the stunning grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle, the popular family motoring show will welcome visitors from across the region for a packed day of classic cars, motorcycles, entertainment and live arena action.

Alongside the BRM feature, Baston Car & Bike Show will once again offer hundreds of classic, vintage, modified and specialist vehicles, trade stands, food and drink, family attractions and entertainment for all ages –including live music from the ’60s and ’70s band ‘The Rewinders’, and Motown guests, Malcolm and Sandra.

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday 28th June 10am – 5pm

TICKETS

ADVANCE ADULT DAY TICKETS: £15 plus booking fee

CHILDREN UNDER 15 YEARS: Free with a paying adult

Tickets and further details are available at www.bastoncarshow.com

Visitors will also be able to see Grimsthorpe’s splendid gardens and wander through the historic house. The show this year, will also include a flypast from one of the Battle of Britain Memorial aircraft. There will also be an array of the finest street food catering.

The show has become one of the region’s favourite motoring events, blending enthusiast passion with a relaxed family atmosphere in a spectacular historic setting. Whether you are a lifelong Formula One fan, a classic car enthusiast or simply looking for a fantastic family day out, the Baston Car & Bike Show is not to be missed.

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What's On

Events: June 2026

2nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Lunch at the Hall, 12.30pm. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. £7 (£6 members). Book with David on 01778 347876.

5th, 6th, 7th - The Deepings Lions Priory Beer Festival takes place in the Priory gardens DSJ. On the 7th (Sunday) all proceeds of the event will go to the Deepings Lions Club, and they will be having stalls, children’s play area, and selling ducks for the Annual Duck Race in September.

6th - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month Nadine Somers, 7pm - 10pm. Entrance £10, no bar so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718 972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.

6th and 27th - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft open for tea and coffee 10.30am till 12.30pm.

7th - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm01778 571428.

7th - Local duo, Side By Side at The Bluebell, Werrington, 3pm Free

8th - Stamford Flower Club open meeting at Stamford Corn Exchange with Paula Routledge BEM. “Coronation Calamities.” Florist and flower farmer, Paula runs Floral Media along with husband Steven in Caunton, Nottinghamshire. Passionate about seasonal flowers, grown using sustainable practices. Paula is also an RHS Floral Judge, a network member of the RHS Tender Plants committee and a North Midlands Area NAFAS Demonstrator. She enjoys competing in floristry competitions and is a RHS Chelsea Flower Show medallist. Tickets £18 from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

9th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club will be welcoming Hannah Sylvester a district herbalist. Doors open at the Priory Church Hall at 10am. Any enquiries, please contact Liz on 01778 219668.

9th and 23rd - Deep In Friends. Second and fourth Tuesday of every month at The Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. New members welcome. For more details, please contact Vanessa 07714 667482.

9th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Business Meeting. Open to all members (must book). Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 10.30am. Book with the Office on 01778 342006.

9th - Second Tuesday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Morning from 11am - 12.30pm at Langtoft Village Hall, £3 donation will be greatly appreciated.

10th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows - A Crafty Cuppa 10.30am at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. Donation for refreshments. Bring your current craft project. Book with Janice on 01778 560059.

10th and 24th - 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 all welcome. Help and advice are on hand throughout the session. 10am – 12 noon. Cost £6. Wake House Office Manager (Adele) on 01778 782224.

13th - Cake and bacon butty morning at St Michael’s Church,

Langtoft. 10.30am till 1pm. Cake stall and bottle tombola stall (please note it is a different Saturday this month.)

13th - 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.

13th - Glinton Horticultural Society coach trip to RHS Bridgewater. Cost £30 per ticket, to include coach travel and garden entrance. Leaves Arthur Mellows Village College at 8.30am, where you can park. Please contact Susan Theobalds 07808 177977.

13th - Local duo, Side By Side at the Five Horseshoes, Barholm, 4pm Free

14th - Friends of Bourne Woods “Bugs and Beasties Hunt”. Keith Porter will help you distinguish your woodlice from your weevils, your beetles from your butterflies, and much more. There is a limited number of nets so come early to enjoy the fun. This activity has been particularly enjoyed by children in the past. Meet up in the main car park at 2pm. Suggested donation £2 per adult, children free – all children should be accompanied by an adult.

14th - Wilsthorpe Village Open Gardens (PE9 4PE) 1pm - 5pm. Five gardens to discover, “trash or treasure” and plant stalls Treat yourself to home-made cake, tea, coffee or a glass of Pimms. Car parking signed in the village, entry £5, children free. Proceeds to Dementia Society and St Faith’s Church.

14th - Bourne Motor Racing Club. Doors at the Bourne Corn Exchange open at 7pm, presentation at 8pm. Guests and visitors are always welcome. For further details on Bourne Motor Racing Club, please visit www.bournemotorracingclub.co.uk.

15th - The Deepings u3a speaker this month is Bharat Patel who is a television journalist and award-winning reporter. He will be speaking about his various experiences as a TV reporter. The doors open at 9.30am at the Deepings Methodist Church in Deeping St James. and refreshments are served. The cost is £2 and the meeting starts at 10.30am.

16th - Deepings Flower Club are delighted to welcome Johnny Walker with an entertaining evening entitled “Every Show has a Story”. Johnny is well known in the horticultural world with his expert knowledge on Narcissi (daffodils), he has exhibited at many of the big garden events including Chelsea. Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm. Tea & coffee, raffle. Visitors welcome £10. Enquiries: Sue Boardman, 01778 349419.

17th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet, 12 noon for 12.30pm. Contact Christine for further details and to book on 07714 096801.

17th - Bourne Organ Club’s guest this month is Michael Wooldridge. 7.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets on the door - £8 members, £9 visitors, all welcome. For more details, call 01778 424947.

17th - July 8th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery at Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL is showcasing the work of two artists, Jeannie Payne and Sophie Purvis.

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

Jeannie explores shape, line, colour and architectural forms through symmetry, movement and impossible geometric shapes. Whilst Sophie creates ceramics, watercolours and paintings inspired by meadows, wildflowers and the sea. Open from 12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free.

18th - Deepings Library welcomes beekeeper, Jon Cox whose talk on ‘A Year in the Life of a Beekeeper’ will commence at 7pm, £5pp refreshments included.

20th - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft – please note no tea/ coffee due to a wedding.

20th - The Alamo Country Music Club at Edenham Village Hall PE10 0LS. This month “Roots and Wings” - 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 07872926143.

21st - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, PE10 9DX) from 10am - 2pm on the third Sunday of every month. Free admission. Shop local. Around 50 pitches to explore, including artisan food and drinks, local produce, cakes, vegan and free-range food, bakery, butchers, cheese, handmade crafts and more. For full details. www.facebook.com/bourneindoorfarmersmarket.

24th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows - Let’s Do Lunch! 12.30pm. Thorney Golf Club. Cost as per menu. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 to book.

25th - Deeping St James WI will be having a Summer Party in the Priory Church Hall, DSJ, with doors opening at 7pm Visitors welcome, so why not come and find out all about the WI? For more information, please 07534 972589.

25th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Surprise Bingo! Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN at 2pm £1 for a book of 10 games. Donation for refreshments. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 to book.

27th - A concert by The Greenwood Quire at Baston Church: 7pm for 7.30 pm. Tickets £10 (£5 child 14 and under) from Baston Post Office and Stores (cash only), or by emailing bastonctf@gmail.com, phone 07471 198497, or on the door.

28th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Coffee Morning. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN, 11am – 1pm. Open to all. Join us for a drink and natter. Donation for refreshments.

July 11th - As part of the John Clare Festival, Peterborough Choral Society presents “A Walk with John Clare” - an evening of beautiful music inspired by nature. 7pm at St Botolph’s Church, Helpston. Tickets £17 from www.peterboroughchoralsociety.com or on the door.

DEEPINGS CAMERA CLUB

Meet every Wednesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Deepings Community Centre, PE6 8PA. We enjoy presentations with stunning images from top photographers, also friendly competitions and much more. Visitors are always very welcome - your interest in photography is more important than ability. See our programme and visit www.deepingscamera.club

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Deeping St James Primary School

On Friday, April 24th, as a precursor to The London Marathon, DSJ school held their second “Colour Run” … and colourful it certainly was! This was a whole school event, and parents were also invited to come along and run through clouds of paint, with their children, helping fundraise for The Samaritans, and support the school, as they were awarded a ‘Mini London Marathon Award’ for taking part.

It was a glorious day, the sun was shining, the ice cream van was parked up for refreshments afterwards, and there would have been a lot of washing detergent being used that night! DSJ would like to thank everyone taking part for their support.

If you are currently looking for a school place for your child, there are a few places available across the different year groups, so please call the School Office on 01778 342314 to see if they can help.

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Rifco Theatre Company’s “Frankie Goes to Bollywood” production came to Peterborough recently and its dazzling exploration of culture and identity, set against the fascinating backdrop of glamorous and complicated ‘Bollywood’, impressed a packed house, especially our own reviewer, Claire Saberton.

This musical comedy-drama dives deep into the glitzy, high-pressure world of Indian cinema, where dreams are mass-produced, identities are reshaped, and women are expected to smile and play by the script written for them... by men!

With show-stopping choreography, lavish costumes, and a cast of unforgettable characters, this is a bold, uplifting story of ambition and transformation - a celebration of love, identity and courage, packed with joy, drama, and spectacular entertainment. at New Theatre, Peterborough