Discovering the Deepings issue 136, October 2026

Issue 136 / October 2026

WOOLIES Fifty years of vintage and classic car restoration

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Welcome

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t’s been an exciting month for our Discovering Magazines team as the first issue of our latest title, “Discovering Chatteris” finds its way into the homes and businesses of this small, friendly Cambridgeshire market town.

No sooner have holiday things been stored away and new school shoes and uniforms ‘broken in’, than we now turn to local schools and their Open Days for next September’s potential intake! If you are looking to give up smoking, “Stoptober” is the campaign for you and so much help is available by visiting websites such as www.campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/ campaigns/stoptober-2026. With the money you’ll have saved, treat yourselves to a Christmas to remember – less than a hundred days from now! But before then, don’t forget to stock up for when those “Trick or Treaters” pay you a visit on Hallowe’en, October 31st. Finally, don’t forget to change your clocks (“Spring forward, Fall back”), as we ‘lose the hour’ on Sunday October 25th.

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Getting older sometimes gets people worrying that their sanity might not be as good as it once was. I’d like to think that I’ve not lost too many of my marbles … unlike one of my neighbours. Last week, I heard her having a conversation with her cat, clearly thinking that her cat understood her – “Crazy woman”, I thought! When I got back, I discussed it with my two dogs and they both agreed with me! Congratulations to Bourne Men’s Cricket First Team on winning this season’s Lincs Premier League Premier Division, after a very close final game against Scunthorpe. And finally, Joe told me he’d had a delicious Asteroid Pie recently – a bit like Steak and Ale Pie … just a little meatier! He once tried to date a pretty dental receptionist – she told him she’d see him in six months! Enjoy the read!

4.............. Bourne Academy. 6............... Sound Advice Hearing Centre. 9............... Deep-in Aesthetics. 12-13....... Spalding Private Practice. 14-15....... The Chemist Shop at Glinton. 16............. W & P Legal. 22............ Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping.

26............ Longueville Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning.

28............ Vincent Keane: Wealth Management.

30............ Food and Drink: Wines from Thailand.

31............. The Griffin at Irnham: Autumn menu. 32-33..... Café Mills menu. 34............ Vine House Farm Shop & Café. 36-37..... The Liberty Partnership. 38-39.... Hegarty. 42-43.... Consumer Advice from Safe Local Trades.

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Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Group Editor John Schwarz | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Graham Copestake | Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Graham Booth Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 | marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales Sallyanne Davis 07737 026594 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Inside Highlights

46............ Gardening Advice for October. 48........... Local History: Dangers in the Dark! 50............ Woolies car restoration. 51............. Schools News. 52-53..... What’s on: Events guide. 55............ The Quiz Inquisition. 59-62..... Business directory. With thanks to Richard Ash, Deepings Heritage, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details Copy deadline for the November issue is Friday 9th October 2026.

Discovering Deeping is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.

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Choose the Study Pathway for You The SLAT Sixth Form at Bourne Academy offers a choice or three study pathways and twenty-three different subjects. There is often debate amongst students and their teachers about what are the best qualifications or subjects to study at Sixth Form or College. The SLAT Sixth Form at Bourne Academy can give students the freedom of choosing their preferred study pathway that best suits them with a wide choice of subjects, plus they can study three or four subjects. As a Sixth Form with over 350 students, they are

able to offer more subject choices and, best of all, students can choose whether to choose an ACADEMIC PATHWAY (with A-levels only), a VOCATIONAL PATHWAY (with BTECs only) or a COMBINATION PATHWAY (with a mix of A-levels and BTECs). We looked at three students from the Class of 2026 at Bourne Academy who all chose different study pathways.

Elana Cox

Elana improved her chances of gaining a place at her first-choice university by studying four subjects on the ACADEMIC PATHWAY. As well as studying four subjects, she was a member of the debating team and involved in the school as a reading ambassador. After achieving an A* in A-level History, A* in A-level English Literature, A in A-level English Language and an A in Sociology, she is now studying Law at the University of Bristol, a prestigious ‘Russell Group’ university.

Adam Mussa Beaumont

Adam studied four subjects on the COMBINATION PATHWAY with a balanced mix of creative and analytical subjects to gain skills in areas such as spatial creativity, measurements and structural understanding. He achieved a Distinction* in BTEC Art & Design, A in A-level Mathematics, A in A-level Physics and B in A-level Chemistry. Adam is now studying Architecture at Loughborough University.

Meredith Marsh

Meredith was destined to be a star ever since she started dancing at the age of 4, and her passion continued for drama and music by appearing as leads in many musical productions. Not only is she a talented performer, but she has excelled academically on the VOCATIONAL PATHWAY as she achieved a Distinction* in BTEC Performing Arts, a Distinction* in BTEC Creative Digital Media Production and a Distinction in BTEC Music Performance. To take the next step of pursuing her dreams of acting on stage or screen, she is now studying Acting at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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W&P Legal

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he clocks are about to go back, the evenings are drawing in, and if you are anything like me, October is the month the jumpers come out, and the central heating goes on for the first time without feeling guilty about it. It has also, quietly, become one of the most important months for anyone who has ever put money into a pension. Here is why. For as long as most of us have been saving into a pension, it has sat neatly outside your estate. If you died with money still in it, it usually passed to whoever you had nominated without Inheritance Tax taking a slice. It was one of the few genuinely simple bits of planning: save into your pension, name your loved ones, done. That is changing. From April 2027, most unused pension funds will be counted as part of your estate

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Words from the Mayor of Market Deeping

Councillor Debbie Jones

First, I would like to reflect on what was a fantastic day at the Deepings Duck Race. It was wonderful to see so many people supporting this much-loved community event.

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huge thank you to everyone involved. We recently welcomed the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC South Lincs and Peterborough) who gathered in the town with their collection of classic motorcycles, creating plenty of interest from passers-by. Sadly, I am very aware of the concerns being raised about anti-social behaviour and vandalism in our town, understandably upsetting for residents and businesses. I am pleased that we have a good and constructive working relationship with our local police and PCSOs, and we continue to work closely with them to address these issues and find solutions. Please report any instances that you witness, either by calling 101 or online at www.lincs. police.uk. This is the only way to ensure that incidents are properly recorded and that we receive the appropriate support. The PCSOs are also holding monthly drop-in sessions for the public at the library, so please keep an eye out for the dates. If you have any concerns, do go along and speak to them directly.

much to look forward to. The many events throughout the year have shown just how much community spirit there is here, and it is wonderful to see residents, businesses, organisations and volunteers all playing their part. Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to Steve Somers for his time, generosity and fantastic contribution to the community. Steve has been entertaining us in the town throughout the summer while raising money for Dementia UK.

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family has different priorities, which is why financial planning should always be personal, tailored and built around your own objectives. I work with individuals, families and business owners across Lincolnshire and the surrounding counties. My role is to help clients understand where they are today, identify where they want to be in the future, and create a clear plan to help bridge the gap. I pride myself on holistic financial planning and relationshipbased advice. I believe it’s the people behind the numbers that matter most, and I take the time to understand what’s important to you. Throughout this monthly series of articles, I’ll be exploring some of the financial topics that affect many of us at different stages of life, including retirement planning, investments, protection, inheritance tax and passing wealth to the next generation. My aim is to explain these subjects in a straightforward, practical way, helping you make more informed financial decisions with confidence. In November’s edition, we will focus on retirement planning. I’ll give an overview on the do’s and don’ts when it comes to retirement planning that I hope will assist you in your everyday life or give you direction. If there is a particular question that you need assistance with, or a particular pension you would

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A Good Choice! hailand (officially the Kingdom of Thailand and previously known as Siam) is a country in Southeast Asia. Today, manufacturing, tourism and agriculture are leading parts of Thailand’s economy. Thai cuisine and wines are very popular and can now be found globally.

Monsoon Valley is a multi-awardwinning fine wine producer. Grapes are carefully selected and transported in air-conditioned vehicles from the Monsoon Valley Vineyard to the Siam Winery. Producing splendid classic, premium and flagship wines, with grapes only grown in Thailand, Monsoon Valley wines are now enjoyed by numerous connoisseurs and are also available in 5-star hotels and restaurants, in Thailand and many countries worldwide, including the UK. Monsoon Valley White (12% vol) wine has a pleasant bouquet, plus a good mouthfeel and palate sensation, and is excellent with seafood and white meats. The Monsoon Valley Red (13%

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vol) wine has ripe, red fruits for the bouquet and the mouth’s pleasures. This pairs wonderfully with red meats. If it’s rosé that is preferred, then the Monsoon Valley Rosé (12% vol) wine will not disappoint. This wine has a delicate nose, excellent mouthfeel and palate, and is a wine that is extremely popular for numerous occasions. If a Shiraz is required, then Monsoon Valley Shiraz (13.5% vol) from the Premium Range, with its ruby-red, enticing appearance, has it all. Dark fruits are in abundance, with oak-aged barrels contributing to the exceptional pleasures of this wine. It is fantastic with red meats.

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ocal law firm, Hegarty is bringing Peterborough’s business community together for a special evening celebrating the city, its businesses and its future.

Taking place at Peterborough Cathedral on October 13th, Peterborough Business Network in the ‘Heart of the City’ is being organised, hosted and sponsored by Hegarty, founders of Your Business Network, alongside Peterborough Cathedral and its Heart of the City partnership. Under the theme ‘At the heart of business. At the heart of Peterborough.’, the event will explore the businesses, partnerships and regeneration shaping the city’s future, while creating an opportunity for people from across Peterborough’s business community to connect. For Hegarty, the event has particular significance. The firm was established in Peterborough in 1974 and has grown alongside the city for more than fifty years. Today, Hegarty remains proud of its Peterborough roots and committed to playing an active role in the community it calls home. Tony Gardiner, Business Development Manager at Hegarty, said: “Peterborough has been at the heart of Hegarty since the firm was established here. There is a great deal happening across Peterborough, and we want this event to celebrate that.” Guests will hear from three prominent

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Peterborough business and community leaders. Pep Cipriano, COO of Peterborough Positive, will explore the work being undertaken to create a vibrant city centre for all, including regeneration, investment and Peterborough Positive’s plans for its next five years. Jack Pishhorn, COO of Peterborough Cathedral, will introduce the Cathedral’s Heart of the City programme and discuss how stronger partnerships between the Cathedral and Peterborough’s business community can support the city’s cultural, economic and community life. Completing the speaker line-up, Al Kingsley MBE, Group CEO of NetSupport Limited, will look at Peterborough’s future through the lens of skills and economic growth, exploring the connection between education, the needs of local employers and investment in the city. Alongside the talks, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy food and refreshments and network with fellow businesses in the historic surroundings of Peterborough Cathedral. Peterborough Business Network in the ‘Heart of the City’ takes place from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday, October 13th at Peterborough Cathedral. For more details and to book your place visit hegarty.co.uk/heartofbusiness For more information, please contact Laura Charnley on 01733 295618 or visit laura.charnley@hegarty.co.uk. OCT OBE R 2 0 2 6

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• Broad beans – early varieties should overwinter. • Sow a pot of basil seeds and put in a propagator or on a warm windowsill, keeping the soil moist. Parsley and mint can be dug up from an established clump, put in a pot and kept on the windowsill – much cheaper than buying pots from the supermarket! Other jobs for this month include: • Continue to earth up celery and leeks. • Check the condition of last year’s fleece, cloches and winter protection so that you can plan for any cold spells that may be imminent. • Protect cauliflowers by bending a leaf over the curd. • Finish pruning blackberries and raspberries. • Keep removing yellow leaves from brassicas – leaving them on the ground risks spreading grey mould. • If you have not already done so earth up, or stake (or both) Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli plants. • Pick the unripe tomatoes and put a few in a bag with a ripe banana – this gives off ethylene gas which speeds ripening. • Cut back asparagus and artichoke foliage and compost. • Remove runner bean canes: if left in the ground they will easily rot.

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homeward in the evening from Stamford Market. He stopped off at The Bell in Deeping St James, where his son-in-law, Charles Lake was licensee. As it was late by the time he left, Mr Lake accompanied him on foot to see him safely home, but when they were a quarter of a mile from The Goat, two men rushed towards them. One tried to knock Mr Taylor off his horse, but in the darkness hit the horse’s neck instead, which made the animal bolt, with Mr Taylor hanging on to its mane. Mr Lake ran after him and both arrived, unharmed at the pub. After waiting half an hour, Charles Lake set off back to The Bell and was accosted again by two would-be robbers. Being powerfully built, he managed to fight them off, but when a third member of the gang appeared, Mr Lake ran away to safety. Deeping still had inadequate streetlamps in 1900 when the gas company was asked to light them each Saturday night, whether there was a moon or not! In the previous year, three of the lamps had been knocked down by runaway horses in the space of six months.

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ounded in October 1976 by Ian and Caroline Woolstenholmes, the family business has spent five decades helping Vintage and Classic car enthusiasts, restorers and the motor trade all over the world. Popular products include materials such as headlinings, vinyls and hoodings, window channels, rubber and sponge extrusions, door and boot seals, rubber matting and sound deadening products, to name just a few. What began in a double garage with “nominal stock, ultra-keen prices and lots of enthusiasm” has grown into a globally recognised specialist supplier, serving customers throughout the UK and internationally. Orders despatched from the website have been sent to sixty countries worldwide. Most of the business is mail order with the majority of customers ordering on the website, www.woolies-trim.co.uk but you can visit the company at Whitley Way, Northfields Industrial

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The children have returned with our DSJ Learning Behaviours very much at the forefront, and it has been lovely to see. They are bursting with energy, enthusiasm and excitement to get back to their learning. It has been a joy to see so many children throwing themselves into the curriculum.

WE HAVE A WINNER Proudly holding her winnings is nine-yearold Abigail, after successfully matching the summer holiday images with the correct participating shops and businesses in the Summer Treasure Hunt in our August issue.

Our new Reception starters have also had a great start and have already been blossoming in and out of the classroom.

Every year, Abigail and her childminder have completed the Treasure Hunt and this time, it was their lucky year!

Welcome back everybody.

Congratulations, Abigail, and commiserations to all the other entrants whose name wasn’t selected!

Market Deeping Community Primary School The school have now announced their ‘reception admissions’ for 2027 as follows: Thursday October 15th - 9.30am, Tuesday October 20th - 6pm, Thursday November 5th - 9.30am, Tuesday November 10th - 6pm. To book a tour, please contact admin@market deeping.lincs.sch.uk or call 01778 343654.

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Events: October 2026

1st - Soup lunches in Baston Church. 12 noon - 1.30pm. Join us for a bowl of delicious home-made soup with roll, followed by hot dessert with custard, rounded off with tea/coffee. £6.50 cash per person. 3rd - St. Michael’s Langtoft Harvest Lunch from 12 noon - 2pm. Admission by ticket only, £10 available from Debbie Howard 07985 954140, stmichaelchurchwarden@ gmail.com or from the Church at Saturday Morning Coffee Time, Sunday Morning after Morning Service, and Langtoft Village Shop. All Welcome. 3rd - At the invitation of the Chatteris Music Society, The Gildenburgh Choir will be singing at St. Peter’s Church, High Street, March PE15 9JR at 7.30 pm. Tickets are £10 and are available on the door. 4th - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman provided - hosted by Nick Gomm 01778 571428. 6th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Lunch at the Hall 12.30pm. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. £7 (£6 members). Two courses. Book on 07895 569451. 8th - Arts Society Peterborough’s monthly talk at The Fleet Community Centre PE2 4DL is “The Art of the Industrial Revolution,” presented by Chris Owen. 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, visit: www.the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk or contact Ian Webb at napier_nimbus@btinternet.com. 9th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Degree Workshop 1.30am. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. Members only. Book with Christine on 07714 096801. 9th - Deepings Heritage presents a talk by Jacqueline Mooney, General Manager at Flag Fen Archaeology Park, on “Future Developments at Flag Fen”. 7.30pm in the main hall of the Community Centre, Market Deeping. Admission £3. 10th - St Michael’s Church Langtoft Churchyard tidy up (weather permitting). 10am -12 noon. Come and help with pruning, weeding, tidying gravestones ready for the winter! All welcome - refreshments available, wear sturdy shoes and gloves and, if possible, bring some tools. 10th - 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. 10th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Foot and Hand Care Demonstration. 2.30pm. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. £5 (£4 members) includes refreshments. Raffle for Deepings Community Library. Book on 07895 569451. 10th, 24th, 31st - St Michael’s Church Langtoft open for tea, coffee, biscuits and toast 10.30am - 12.30pm. 52

12th - The Gildenburgh Choir are holding an Open Rehearsal from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at St Andrew’s Church, Ledbury Road, Peterborough PE 3 9RF for anyone who would like to come to give us a try! Everyone is very welcome, no experience necessary. 13th - Business Meeting. Open to all members (must book). Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 10.30am. Book on 07895 569451. 13th and 27th - Deep In Friends. Second and fourth Tuesday of every month at The Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. New members welcome. For more details, contact Vanessa 07714 667482. 13th - Second Tuesday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Morning from 11am - 12.30pm at Langtoft Village Hall, £3 donation will be appreciated. 13th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club will be pleased to welcome Dawn Dent talking about The Deeping St James United charities. Doors open at The Priory Church Hall at 10am. Any enquiries, contact Liz on 01778219668. 14th - A Crafty Cuppa. 10.30am at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. Donation for refreshments. Bring along your current craft project. Book on 07895 569451. 16th - Glinton Horticultural Society Talk: “Del Singh’s Magical History Tours of Peterborough.” Glinton Village Hall, 7.30pm. Raffle, tea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome. 17th - St Michael’s Church Langtoft Craft Café. 10.30am - 1.30pm. Come along and browse our Local Crafts and Cake stall. If you would like to book a stall, call Claire Naylor on 01778 343717. Refreshments available. Bacon butties, soup, tea, coffee. All welcome. 17th - Hardy Plant Society Fenland Group welcome Chris Davey, from Seagate Nursery, whose talk is entitled “Making the Most of the Plants in Your Garden.” 2.30pm at Swines Meadow Farm Nursery, 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ. Non-members welcome. £7. For more details, contact Angie janda.salix@gmail.com. 17th - The Rotary Club of the Deepings Quiz Night at The Community Centre, Market Deeping, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 6 / £5 per person. To book a table, contact Mary Martin on 07517 530001. 19th - Deepings U3A meeting’s speaker is Struan Cornell who will be talking about “The Work of the Community Response Team.” Doors open at 9.30am at the Deepings Methodist Church in Deeping St James when refreshments will be served. The cost is £2 and the meeting starts at 10.30am. 19th - Glinton Horticultural Society would like to invite you to our Annual Show at Arthur Mellows Village College, Helpston Road, PE6 7JX. Doors open at 2pm and prize giving is at 4.45pm. 20th - Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming Sharon Badger from Market Harborough with a demonstration on “East Meets West”. Visitors are welcome £10. Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm, Sales table, tea and coffee, Raffle of all the arrangements. Contact Sue Boardman on 01778 349419. OCT OBE R 2 0 2 6

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21st - 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. 21st -24th - “We Will Rock You” musical. Seaton Starlights are bringing this Queen jukebox musical to the stage. High energy, all the songs you know and love. Get tickets from the box office or online at Stamford Corn Exchange. 23rd - Museum workshop 10.30am. Oddfellows Hall. Members only. Confirm attendance on 07714 096801. 22nd - Deepings Library welcomes John Parsonage talking about Owls. £5pp including drinks. 7pm start. 24th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows British Racing Motors talk with soup, roll and cake. 12.30pm. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN. £6 (£5 members). To book call 07895 569451. 24th – Mini Heritage and Twilight Running Day, Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 11.30am - 6pm. Admission: Adults £5, accompanied U12s free. Heritage Bus Rides every 20 minutes between 12 noon and 6pm, featuring the Delaine Heritage Fleet from the 1950s -2000, from 12 noon, and the1950s and 1960s only from 5pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

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28th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows - Let’s Do Lunch! 12.30pm. Thorney Golf Club. Cost as per menu. Book on 07895 569451. 29th - DSJ WI meeting in the Priory Church Hall, DSJ with doors opening at 7pm. Ajay Tegala will be telling us about his life as a Ranger at Wicken Fen. For more information, please call Sue on 07534 972589. 29th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Book Club - initial meeting 11am, Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. Refreshments for a donation. Book on 07895 569451. 30th - The Old Town Hall Pop-up presents “A Life in Gardening,” an evening with landscape gardener and TV presenter, Adam Frost, 7pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Doors at 6.30pm. Licensed bar. Tickets £28 plus booking fee, from www.bournetownhall.org.uk. This is a fund raiser, and all proceeds will be split between the Old Town Hall and Don’t Lose Hope. 31st - St Michael’s Church, Langtoft. Family crafts in church 10.30am - 2.30pm.

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