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Your essential summer guide for all the family

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Spotlight on The Beauty Retreat

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Focus on Len Pick Trust

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Schools out for summer

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Welcome to the August edition of... “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” Kellie Elmore’s words and not mine, but the last few days have certainly made us all feel that it’s arrived at last, after such a miserable June. Now, August beckons and those long, hot days with little and notso-little ones looking for ways to fill their holiday month. How about our “Treasure Hunt”, our list of “Schools Out” places to visit, or maybe a few “boredom busters” which we’ve included in this month’s issue? Sporty types can feast themselves on the Rio Olympics of course, but whatever they choose, wherever they go and whoever they’re with, let’s hope that they can make it a summer to remember. Beware … we’re already running an ad. for “Back to School” items, so if we don’t make the most of every day in August, then it’ll be September before you can say, “I’m bored!” Again, many thanks to all our contributors and to the team who continue to make things shine, even on the rare days when the sun is not out!

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One monumental month on the national stage, with the referendum vote and ensuing tsunami throwing all political parties into apparent chaos at times. Our national football team pulled their usual stunt of tempting everyone to think that they might be quite good, before letting the mighty Icelanders (and their part-time dentist for a coach), prove otherwise! Fortunate then that Andy Murray, Lewis Hamilton and Chris Froome, amongst others, have managed to restore a smile and a glow. Now it’s on to Rio, and our cyclists and sailors to show the world which sports really matter! This month’s issue covers its customary range of interesting and informative topics. The Car and Bike Carnival is reviewed, and we look at the workings of The Len Pick Trust, whilst casting an eye back to Bourne’s great floods of the past. New businesses appear in the town and we feature two this month. We’ve got travel and pet insurance, identity theft, walking football, postBrexit property prospects, airsoft and that “Cortana thingy” – don’t ask, just read on … and all will be revealed. Enjoy the read, and have an awesome August!

John

Cover photo by Gordon Cochran

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Health – Top tips for a beautiful tan

Community Matters

10 The Beauty Retreat featured 16 Harmony Holistics featured 18 Holiday insurance – advice from Travel Counsellors 22

26/27 The Len Pick Trust 32

Property News – (Brexit – Now what?)

36/37 Schools out – activities for the summer 38

Airsoft reviewed

39/42 Treasure Hunt 46

Technology site – Cortana?

Discovering … Flooding in Bourne

Clubs guide

58/59 Pets and vets 61

The Puzzle page

62/65 Events, gig guide and reviews 66

Taff Lovesey, Rex Needle, Paul Ross, Eileen Le Voi, Clare Lockett, Wayne Smith, Tom Ingram, Philip Hakim, Colin Pattison, Philip Bell, Sgt. Rick Mosley, Double and Megson, Claire Saunders, Christine Beardwood, Caroline Mentzel

In the Hot Seat – Teresa Andrew

Words from the Mayor

67 Classic Car Show photos 72/80 Classified business directory

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by Claire Saunders, Renu - Health, Beauty & Fitness

Top Tips for a Beautiful Tan There are plenty of reasons why we love the sun. It boosts levels of serotonin (nature’s own Valium, proven to alleviate anxiety). Not only that, but it produces Vitamin D which is good for bones, teeth and skin. However, to avoid premature ageing and skin cancer risks, you need to take care when seeking that safe, sun-kissed glow.

The British climate means we spend most of the time with our skin wrapped up then, for a few days a year, we strip off to expose ourselves to the warmth of the sun, so be prepared. Preparation – Exfoliating and nourishing the skin throughout the year will avoid dry or “crêpey” areas. We love Decleor 1000 grain exfoliator that smells delicious and turns into a cream in the shower. Pre Holiday – There are lots of tan accelerators on the market. These stimulate the melanin in the skin prior to sun exposure to give an even tan. We like Fake Bake Amplify and Decleor Aromessence Solaire which help your tan start quicker and strengthen the skin. Understand your tanning time – Your skin reaches a tanning cut-off point, (typically two to three hours, but less for fair skin), when it physically can’t produce any more melanin. That’s the time to stop, and avoid excessive, harmful U.V. rays.

Apply the right sun screen There are reasons why some sunscreens are more expensive than others. The quality of the product will make a difference, whether it sits on your skin like an oil slick or absorbs into the skin easily. Essential oils, such as rose, geranium and chamomile, help to strengthen the skin cells by 33% to help to avoid premature ageing. We would recommend Decleor Aroma Expert Range.

If you are worried about being a bit pale at first, have a spray tan before you go to save your blushes.

Seek some shade – Your skin is much more likely to burn in the first two to three days, so sit in the shade, which helps to build up a much deeper, longer-lasting tan.

Can’t stand the heat? Getting an even tan is never easier than with a self-tanning product! If your experience has been patchy, orange, bad smelling creams, then come in and talk to the team at Renu. Our Fake Bake range has something for every skin type. They are very easy to apply and smell great!

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Are Your Feet Ready for the Summer? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Advice from the Experts This month, Rachael Baker, one of two registered chiropodists / podiatrists at the Wellhead Practice, explains some common, everyday foot conditions. Rachael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice, having worked in the NHS and private practice in this field for nearly forty years. Q: Rachael, what is one of the more everyday conditions you help with? A: Simple nail cutting. Many patients really struggle to trim their own nails. This can be due to reduced flexibility, (preventing patients from reaching their feet), or perhaps due to osteoarthritis of the hands, making it hard to hold nail clippers. Even inadequate eyesight can pose a problem. Here, we offer a shorter, dedicated nail cutting appointment (ÂŁ21) which is ideal if your feet are generally in good condition, and you only need a trim. Q: What else do you commonly see? A: Thick nails. Trauma to the nail bed, perhaps from dropping something onto the toe or even poorly fitting shoes, can cause these. Treatment involves reducing the thickness, using the nail drill and offering advice

on things like footwear, to help reduce recurrence. Fungal nails. These affect one or many nails with a discoloured and thickened appearance and are often crumbly in texture. Treatment is by applying a topical lacquer to the nail or via oral medication. As the fungus has to grow out of the nail, treatment can take over twelve months. Involuted nails. These curve round and press into the sides of your toe. The temptation is often to cut down the sides but this can lead to in-growing nails. I advise letting the nails grow and to clear out the edge of the nail with an old tooth brush using moisturising cream along the sides. A build-up of dead skin, soap, sock fluff etc. can put extra pressure on the nail, causing pain. In-growing toe nails. Incorrect nail cutting, direct injury or picking at toe nails can lead to a spike

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of nail to grow into the flesh of the toe. Treatment ranges from cutting the nail correctly and removing the spike, to removal of the side or whole nail with surgery, under local anaesthetic. Q: Is the surgery something you can do at the clinic? A: Yes, this is something we can do in-house, as there are two practitioners here. My colleague, Amy Leverton, joins me and we perform the procedure together. These are just a few of the conditions our chiropodists can help you with. If you have any foot concerns, please ring us and our receptionists can arrange an appointment or some practitioner advice. Since starting the practice in 2012, we have gradually expanded our chiropody clinics and now offer appointments four days per week, including evenings and Saturday mornings too.

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Walking Football – A chance to try a new take on “The Beautiful Game” Stamford AFC Strollers are running a new WALKING FOOTBALL SESSION at the Borderville Sports Centre, Stamford, strictly for men and women aged 50+. Walking football is a great way to improve fitness and meet other people. The rules reduce the chance of injury by slowing the game down and reducing physical contact. No-one is allowed to run, and only lowimpact tackling is allowed, which means no slide tackling, shoulder barging and limited physical contact. Players at Stamford currently range in age from fifty to over seventy. The new session will take place every Tuesday between noon

Players from Stamford, Netherton, Glinton, Huntingdon and Brampton at a recent local tournament. and 1pm and will be run by Taff Lovesey for Stamford AFC. It is “pay and play” at £3 per session which covers the pitch hire. The only equipment needed is trainers or astro trainers, shorts or jogging bottoms, a sports top … and your enthusiasm! Shin pads are optional. The surface is the latest thirdgeneration Astro-turf, which is soft and spongy - another factor that

Rock You Theatre School Rock you Theatre School launched in August 2015 with a week long Summer School based around Willy Russell’s “Our Day Out”. Rock You students act, sing and dance. They gain new skills, make new friends and create memories that they will be talking about for years to come. 1st to 5th August 2016 - if you are between 7 and 16 years old we invite you to join us for a week long summer school at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy- you do NOT have to be a member of Rock You Theatre School to attend. Join Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and the Artful Dodger for a fabulously fun week of drama, dance and singing leading to a performance of “Oliver” on the last day of the Summer School. For more information and to make a booking please visit the website www. rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk/summerschool-oliver/

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reduces the risk of injury. For more information, Taff can be contacted on 01778 590632, 07894 659479 or taff@lovesey.net. The Stamford Strollers website is http:// stamfordstrollers.moonfruit.com/ Stamford also have an existing session that runs on Thursday evenings from 6pm-7pm at the same location. This is also a “pay and play” session, and is open to new players.

Bourne’s Blooms on Show for Top Competition Bourne’s entry in this year’s “East Midlands in Bloom” Competition was judged on July 14th, by Mr Simon Lucas, accompanied by his wife Sue Lucas. Town Clerk, Ian Sismey, and his assistant, Fiona Barker, took them on a tour of Bourne, starting at the town centre and on to Baldock’s Mill, where Jim and Brenda Jones supplied a welcome cup of tea and cake, after having shown the judges around the mill. (Their hard work and love for the town clearly shone through.) We then took them to the Co-ordinator of Bourne Open Gardens, Alison Plumley’s garden, which was much admired, then on to Bedehouse Bank, the allotments, and to the cemetery, (where the hard work of Alan Townsend and David Flear was very evident). We then drove to Beech

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Avenue to meet the friends of Bourne Wood and walked around the community orchard, which was extremely interesting; especially the bug hotel! We finished the tour at Bourne Eau Terrace, in the community garden into which Michelle has put a tremendous amount of effort. The judges seemed impressed, and now we look forward to the presentation in September, where we will discover our fate! Report by Fiona Barker.

A Handful of Harmonies In July 2016 A Handful of Harmonies celebrates the fifth anniversary of the opening of the original schools in Langtoft and Bourne - now running successfully with six groups around the area. The ladies in pink meet throughout the year to enjoy singing together in an informal setting and to perform at local events. As a community group we also raise money for various charities, and for the past two years have adopted Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice as our Charity of the Year. We welcome new members – to find out more please visit the website http://www. handfulofharmonies.co.uk/ We can be seen performing at: • 2nd July 2016 12 noon Spalding Primary School Summer Fete, Spalding Primary School

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• 6th August 2016 1 :00 pm Deepings Caravan Park Beerfest, Deepings Caravan Park • 10th September 2016 7:30 pm Sing for Sue, Stamford Corn Exchange (concert in support of Sue Ryder to celebrate their 25th anniversary of the opening of Thorpe Hall) We also have a series of summer workshops which are themed around popular musicals or artists. This is an excellent way of finding out about how we work and are always great fun.

Leah Cross may only be seven and a half months old but she certainly knows what she likes to read. Mum Tara caught her transfixed recently and shared this beautiful image with us. It’s either the colourful “George’s Fish Bar” ad which appeals or maybe the fiendish puzzle page which has got Leah stumped. Anyone else out there with similar pictures or stories to share, please e-mail them in to us. Remember, it’s your magazine!

This year the workshops will take place in Langtoft Village Hall from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on the following dates: 2nd August 2016, 4th August 2016, 8th August 2016 and 11th August 2016. Cost is £6 per session and more details will be published nearer to the time.

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Let “The Beauty Retreat” Put the “Treat” into Your Life! Two months since opening their doors to the public in Bourne’s Burghley Shopping Centre, The Beauty Retreat has become a popular destination for many, selecting that special “treat” from an impressive range of beauty treatments. Owners, Maria Stokes and Sophie Spencer, feared for their future job security when, in 2009, their positions as therapists at Market Deeping’s “Body and Beauty” salon literally “went up in flames”. Since then, though, through sheer hard work and by creating a successful formula, they have seen their Market Deeping “Beauty Retreat” flourish. Their template of very high standards, utmost customer care, and striving to keep abreast of changes in this fast-moving industry, has been adopted in the Bourne salon. As a result, these refreshingly down-to-earth, ambitious ladies feel confident that Bourne will prove to be another success-story for all concerned. Those include senior therapist, Jessica, whose specialism is in eyelash extensions, “Jessica Geleration” and threading. Ellen is the holistic specialist, offering reflexology treatments and a wide range of massage, Jade focuses on Thalgo facials and geleration. Hannah, meanwhile, is still in the early days of training, whilst Sandra ensures the whole operation runs smoothly, when on reception. There is a very strong team ethic and family feel in the salon.

The Bourne salon is bright, spacious and has a relaxed feel, whilst ensuring everything is disability-friendly, all on the ground-floor level, with widened doors to facilitate wheelchair and pushchair access. The two treatment rooms and two nail bars are fresh, light and comfortable. I alluded to the ever-changing world of the beauty industry earlier, and sure enough, Maria and Sophie are already buzzing with plans to develop further treatments, some very soon, and others, such as the holistic, raindrop massage, later in the year. As for the present, special monthly offers, along with gift vouchers, are available. Wednesdays see a 20% reduction for the 60+ age group, whilst there is a section within the treatment list for teenagers and for the gentlemen of the area, seeking their own ‘time out’. Both Maria and Sophie are extremely grateful, not only for the customers who have already found their way into the Beauty Retreat, (and have returned!), but also to all of the local shop owners who have been so friendly, and of course all families involved in this welcome addition to the town. Follow the salon’s progress, with regular news feeds on Facebook and Twitter. On-line booking and all other information is available at www.thebeauty-retreat. co.uk

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Having employees away with stress may require other staff to cover their duties; either by colleagues within the department, or by employing temporary staff to cover absence. This places a burden upon individuals, department teams, and of course, there is likely to be a financial implication.

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Harmonize your Body with In a specially modified room at her home in Meadowgate, Bourne, Karen Osborne has created an oasis of calm for her reflexology and aromatherapy and massage business. Originally from Northamptonshire, family connections brought Karen to Bourne a year ago. After eight years offering various holistic massage treatments, and gaining qualifications, (culminating in her I.T.E.C. Level 3 in Reflexology earlier this year), Karen decided to establish herself in business recently, as Harmony Holistics.

Karen puts the emphasis on her treatments being spiritual and holistic, rather than beauty-based. Her “Reflexology with Hot Stones”, for instance, purports to “relax, rejuvenate and rebalance the mind, body and spirit, bringing about physiological changes”. This ancient therapy helps relieve muscle tension, boost the immune system, and improve blood circulation and lymph drainage. Whilst the mind is taken into a meditative state during the treatment, anxiety and depression will hopefully be reduced. Aromatherapy involves blended essential oils being used to massage into the body, which is aimed at soothing aches and pains, but

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also to improve relaxation and sleep patterns. Again, the relief from stress and tension is an added benefit here. Why not take advantage of Karen’s “Reflexology Taster Session Day” on Friday August 12th? Based at Wake House, North Street, Bourne, between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm, these 20-30 minute sessions, (priced at £15) are aimed at introducing the idea of reflexology to the general public, so that you can discover for yourself just what wonderful benefits there are out there. For details, call Karen on 07977 245659.

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Nine years ago, after a very debilitating illness, Karen was recommended to try reflexology and aromatherapy, to hasten her recovery. Based on her own experience, therefore, she has complete faith in what she can offer her clients and how beneficial and therapeutic her treatments can prove to be. Add to that her keen pursuits of Yoga and Tai Chi, allied to her sympathy for and study of Buddhism, and there’s certainly more to Ms. Osborne than being just a masseuse, dabbling with other treatments. Having said that, though, Karen does offer a Swedish Body Massage and an Indian Head Massage, (which mentally and physically stimulates the body, by massaging shoulders, neck, face and head).

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‘Stairlift – I wish I’d got one sooner!’ That’s what Westwood Stairlifts hear so often. Having a stairlift can mean the difference between staying in your home or moving house, with all the stress and cost that goes with it.

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At first glance, the choice is bewildering, so that’s where Westwood Stairlifts can help you. “Being a local independent specialist stairlift installer, we offer a range of straight and curved stairlifts from the leading UK and European manufacturers that will fit any stairs. All of them are equipped with the latest technology and safety features. There is even a model that can fit onto steep and narrow, twisting cottage stairs, just twenty-four inches wide”. From the calm, knowledgeable and respectful initial contact and technical survey (without any of the pushy, highpressure, ‘buy-now’ sales tactics associated with so many companies), to the manufacturer-trained installation team, Westwood Stairlifts will be able to offer you exactly what is right for you and your home, and at an unbeatable price, guaranteed to be cheaper than the big nationals. So, if you’re thinking of a stairlift for yourself, or a family member, make sure you give Westwood Stairlifts a call and they will look after you.

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Bourne

| Travel Column

Your holiday protection – Get the Right Advice, On July 15th, the holiday accommodation supplier, “Lowcostbeds”, (part of the “Low Cost Travel Group”) ceased trading. I am saddened to see so many holidays affected, and I can help by offering both advice and re-bookings, which come with 100% financial protection. Here, I want to explain the difference in financial protection levels, so you can make an informed decision, when booking your next holiday.

Why do I need to worry about financially protecting my holiday?

In short, if you don’t, and something happens to one of the companies involved in your trip, you could lose out. If you’ve booked a package holiday, your holiday is financially protected. If you’ve booked your flight and accommodation separately and one of the companies fails, you could end up in a situation where you’re having to pay for an alternative flight or accommodation. Even if you book accommodation with a travel agent, if they fail, you could end up losing your money and be left without your hotel room. Your holiday insurance isn’t fail-safe either, as it isn’t guaranteed to cover a travel company going bust.

What is ATOL?

The Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) regime is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

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In the UK, all travel companies selling package holidays with flights must hold an ATOL certificate. If a travel company with an ATOL stops trading, the ATOL scheme protects all customers. If the company goes into administration before you travel, your money is protected and you’ll be able to apply for a full refund. If you’re on holiday when the travel company goes bust, the ATOL scheme guarantees you’ll be able to finish your holiday and return home.

What is ABTA?

ABTA stands for the Association of British Travel Agents, and all ABTA members are bound by a code of conduct. If you’ve booked a package holiday from an ABTA agent, your money is protected. However, you might not be financially protected if you haven’t booked a package holiday. You will need to speak with your travel agent if you are relying on this level of protection.

What is a “Section 75”?

If you’ve booked your trip and have paid on your credit card, you might be able

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to make a claim against your credit card company. This claim is under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, hence the term “Section 75”. To make a claim against your credit card provider, the amount you’re claiming for must be between £100 and £30,000. However, you may still be able to make a claim, if the amount on your credit card is less (a deposit, for example), as the claim against the credit card provider is directed at the total cost of your trip. If you paid using a debit card, you may be able to use chargeback to claim some or all of the money back. You will need to contact your card provider and speak to them about your claim.

Doesn’t my travel insurance cover me if the company I’ve booked with goes into administration?

Not every travel insurance policy will cover you if a company goes bust, so it’s best to read the small print and check with your travel insurance provider. It’s also worth checking whether the

thanks to Travel Counsellors provider will cover you for the whole holiday if you’ve booked your flights, accommodation and car hire separately. As an example, you might find that your travel insurance will cover you if the airline goes into administration, but that you can’t claim for a refund on your accommodation or car hire.

Do Travel Counsellors have independent financial protection?

Yes … and it’s the highest level of protection you could wish for because it’s fully independent. Set up in 2004, it sits alongside our ATOL cover and protects every part of every trip, whether it be the whole holiday, a flight, hotel stay, car hire or even airport parking. It’s completely robust, which means that, no matter what happens, all elements and your money are safe.

How does Travel Counsellors’ protection work?

We use ATOL protection, airline and “supplier failure insurance” and our own travel trust, to make sure that everything you book with Travel Counsellors is financially protected.

happened to them, your money is still safe! The personal relationship you’ll have with your Travel Counsellor can also lead to greater flexibility with cancellation windows, charges and refunds.

Why do Travel Counsellors offer extra financial protection? While ATOL and ABTA offer financial protection, this doesn’t always extend to every element of your trip. With Travel Counsellors, every penny of your booking is protected completely, so you don’t need to worry about a thing.

The travel company I’ve booked my holiday with has gone bust. What should I do next? Hearing this is extremely upsetting, but there are steps you can take to help recoup the costs of the holiday. If you’ve booked through Travel Counsellors, your holiday is 100% financially protected so your money

is safe. In the event of an issue, Travel Counsellors will contact you to discuss the options available, such as travelling to a different destination or changing your flights to another airline carrier. In many cases, our customers don’t even need to know when a company has gone bust – we just do the necessary work behind the scenes. If you haven’t booked through Travel Counsellors, but you still need some advice, or have a totally different query, I can still help. Get in touch today!

For a chat about your upcoming travel needs, all built around the things you love most, call me on 01778 338530 at a time to suit you

The trust sits independently of Travel Counsellors too, so even if something

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Specialist Bread and Wine now Available at “Wild Heart” Sally and Simon at Wild Heart Café and Music Shop, Angel Precinct, Bourne, are proud to announce that they are now able to offer Hambleton Bakery bread as part of their menu, and for sale as loaves from their bakery display stand. “The drive to find great quality products to sate our existing customers’ calls for new flavours, different textures and, to draw in new people, means that we are constantly on the look-out for quality local products. Hambleton Bakery bread fulfils that requirement and more”, the amiable husband and wife team declare. Hambleton Bakery bread is made in a traditional way, using good quality ingredients, slowly fermented to give a healthy, great flavoured loaf, truly the “staff of life”. We still use our superb Turkish flat bread for our paninis, but we are adding some exciting bruschetta and open-style sandwiches to the menu, maybe a little more suitable to accompany a glass of wine or a bottle of chilled lager, in our newly-licensed café. We have had a good initial response, and have secured regular orders from new and existing customers. This is something we are keen to build on, so if you would like a regular order, then feel free to contact us on 01778 425885.

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| In the Hot Seat

Teresa Andrew

Butcher, Cyprus Fan, Graduate in Russian! This month, the spotlight had to be strong enough to reach Cyprus, where a very popular butcher from Sandalls on West Street, Bourne, happened to be sunning herself by the side of the pool! (Some of her answers reveal the “holiday spirit”, as you will see.) After Stamford High School, Teresa graduated in Russian, French and Business Studies from Swansea University. An early foray in technical sales for a London-based company, specialising in exporting chemicals and machinery to the former Soviet Union, was followed by seven years teaching in Thetford, Norwich and Peterborough. Teresa comes from three generations of butchers - her grandfather was a butcher in Ketton, followed by her parents who moved their business to Fancourts in Stamford. Her brother, Philip, took over on their retirement, and now owns Lincolnshire Meat Company, the abattoir and wholesale meat business, in Grantham. So, when Teresa decided to leave the stresses of the classroom behind and make a career out of working for herself, it was bound to be the butchery business to which she turned. “Andrew’s of Bourne” in the Burghley Centre was born in 2000, and Teresa moved to long-established Sandalls ten years later.

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Q: Where were you born, and what is your favourite memory of your childhood? A: I was born in Stamford Hospital. Growing up in Ketton, in a place and time when parents didn’t have to worry about where their children were, my friends and I would be allowed out to play after breakfast with instructions to be home by teatime. Days would be spent in the old quarries, down by the river - how lucky we were! I also remember regularly sitting on the low front wall outside our house in the village with our cat for company. Passers by would stop to pet the cat and chat to me, enquiring what was in my hand... I would then open it to reveal a sheep’s or bullock’s eyeball! Q: Who has had the greatest influence on your life and why? A: My mother, Susie, who we sadly lost last September. She was fiercely determined, fiercely independent, fiercely loyal and sometimes just plain fierce! She encouraged me in every endeavour and worked tirelessly both in all of our shops, as many customers will remember, and behind the scenes with bookkeeping until 2011, when she was eighty-two!

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Q: Which two characters, alive or not, would you most enjoy sharing a meal with and why? A: Margaret Thatcher and John Smith (former Labour Party leader). I’d ask them what they think of our current economic and political situation, and what advice would they give, moving forward. Q: How would you describe yourself in only five words? A: Right now - hot but chilled out, tanned. Generally bossy, independent, eccentric, hard-working, irritating. Q: If there was one thing which you could change about Bourne, what would it be and why? A: Right now - move it to Cyprus! Q: What advice would you give to a “sixteen-year-old you”? A: Follow your dreams and see where they lead you.

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Benefitting the Local Community Since 2004 It was in late 2004, following the death of wellknown Bourne Farmer & Businessman Len Pick, that the town awoke to local press headlines revealing that in his Will he had left the bulk of his fortune to a charity that he had formed with the stated aim of providing grants to benefit local organisations within the community of Bourne. Now 12 years later how have his wishes been carried out? At a very early stage, the Trustees decided that Len’s legacy should not only be used to benefit the present inhabitants of Bourne but also those of future generations and accordingly his legacy which amounted to some £4,500,000 at the time of his death would be invested not only to produce income but also to provide capital growth to guard against the depredations of inflation. That policy has made it possible not only to pay out grants totalling approximately £800,000.00 since inception, but has also seen the assets of the Trust increase to over £6,000.000. The Trust believes that voluntary organisations are very much at the heart of our community and we are pleased to offer them support. The Trust has been able to support a wide diversity of projects and groups within the town over the past years. For example, we have provided equipment for Learning Resource Centres in all the Bourne Primary Schools. In 2008 we gave match funding to the Bourne Darby & Joan Club to facilitate grant funding to enable the roof of this much used building to be replaced. Bourne Outdoor Swimming Pool has benefited from the provision of disabled changing facilities and improvements to the Pool itself. Caring organisations in the town have also benefited from Len’s legacy. Funding assistance has helped Home-Start to provide its services in Bourne to help young families with mentoring. The Butterfield Centre which provides day care for the elderly has benefitted from a replacement boiler and central heating system and also kitchen improvements. Toolbar is a local voluntary initiative helping unemployed back in to work 26

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and we are pleased to support the organisers with grant funding to enable them to continue their work. The Trust also undertake a number of environmental initiatives within the area including tree planting and hedgerow regeneration on farmland around Bourne that the Trust owns and additionally supports the ‘Bourne in Bloom’ programme annually. An unusual project has been the construction of two Barn Owl Towers with the help of the students from local colleges. The most recent tower includes a live web link to the nest box which enables viewers to observe the Owls in real time. The Trust is managed by 10 trustees who serve for a fixed term of five years with the possibility of a further second term. Initially trustees are recruited as co-opted members for a period of not exceeding 12 months. This allows members to become fully aware of the role and responsibilities of a Trustee and the role of the Trust within our community. Len left the town a great gift and the trustees are anxious to use his benefaction for the maximum benefit of all, so if your group or organisation would benefit from a grant please contact us - We like, if possible, to say Yes!

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A Registered Charity for the benefit of the inhabitants of Bourne

Do you want to help benefit our community?

We are looking for two co-opted members to join us from October 2016. As an endowed Charity with assets in excess of £6,000,000.00, an awareness of the needs and aspirations of the community served by the Trust is of particular importance, so preference will be given to persons resident, or working within our area of benefit. The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a pro-active approach to the Trust and its work. The Len Pick Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the local community. Previous experience of a charity role is not a requirement as training will be available, however, applicants must be aged 18 or over. The Trust is independent and the Trustees would therefore not expect to appoint anyone who is actively engaged in party political or local government matters. The post will be subject to full DBS Disclosure.

Like to know more? Further information and application forms are available from The Len Pick Trust, PO Box 92, Bourne, PE10 1AD Telephone: 01778 218090 or Online at www.lenpicktrust.org.uk Closing date for applications: not later than 12 Noon Wednesday 31st August 2016.

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ugust is the month when you “reap just what you have sown!” All that hard work in the spring and early summer months should now be paying dividends, and each visit to your plot should see you with a basket of lovely fresh produce. Make sure that you harvest crops such as courgettes, runner and French beans regularly before they grow too large and stringy – the more you pick the more you get! Last year, I had so many runner beans that I cooked a large batch of beans with tomatoes and garlic and froze them – they were delicious as an accompaniment to meat and, strangely, even very tasty with pasta. open to the trade and public Don’t forget to pinch out the tops of climbing beans to prevent them becoming top-heavy, and to encourage building materials • landscaping growth lower down. Also, if runner beans do grow too • electricals & plumbing large, don’t leave them on the plant. • Windows, doors & Joinery Trips to the allotment or vegetable plot will be more about watering and harvesting than planting. In order • tools & Fixings • painting & decorating to keep the weeds at bay (which in the drier months –if • Kitchens & bathrooms we get any – should be less prolific) a regular hoeing should be sufficient. To retain precious moisture, it can help to add mulch around your crops to prevent excess evaporation in drier weather, preferably immediately 1 South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9JB after it has rained. There are not many things you can sow or plant now for BKV-932-49076-Bourne-A7-P-Advert-non-DD-V3-T1-03march16-PRINT.pdf 1 01/03/2016 11:51 harvesting this year, maybe salad leaves, a last planting of carrots or turnips and some leafy vegetables such as chard. However, as space becomes available when crops finish, you can plant overwintering crops such as Brussels sprouts, spring cabbage and winter cauliflowers. Cabbage seeds can be planted in a temporary bed or in pots or modules- remember to cover them with nets to keep the birds and caterpillars off. Strawberry runners that have rooted in pots should be ready to transplant in a sunny, well fertilised spot where you have not grown strawberries for at least three years. Planting them through plastic will help conserve moisture and provide warmth during the winter.

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Other jobs for this month include: • Pruning gooseberry and currant bushes. • Cut to the ground all raspberry canes that have borne fruit this year, and tie in the new green canes that will produce next year’s fruit. • Continue pinching out tomatoes and don’t forget to provide support for the plants as they become more heavily laden- also for cucumbers, peppers and even fruit trees. • Keep earthing up potatoes to prevent the tubers being exposed and also brassicas to support unsteady stems. • Dig over any spaces that have been left from harvesting crops, where you could grow green manure such as clover or vetch, which will provide nitrogen for the soil or alfalfa, cress or mustard which will help break up the soil.

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by Philip Bell, Senior Valuer, Newton Fallowell

– Now What?

So, the party’s over and we are about to leave the building! Brexit has happened, we’re out of Europe and, for the most part, life has carried on as usual. Financial markets have gone down and back up again, the pound dipped then recovered. The likelihood is that this will carry on for the foreseeable future, as banks and hedge funds look to maximise their financial gain. Our “beloved” politicians, meanwhile, will try and decide on how to organise their way out of a paper bag! So what does this mean for the housing market? Bleak times ahead? None of us can say for definite, and I can only report how things are, right now, and speculate on a few key points that seem fairly solid. Will the value of my house fall? This is the number one question a lot of people are asking. Right now I can safely say, no it won’t. The local market is still healthy and active with buyers and vendors still highly engaged with us here. Remember, I saw the 2008 crash kick in, and this is nothing like that was. That is a very positive sign. Will interest rates increase? Another hot topic for many home owners and prospective buyers. At the moment, all the key sources seem to indicate the Bank of England actually intend to cut interest rates, perhaps

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very full wet-weather-programme, including cooking activities, crafts, puzzles, interest sessions and indoor games. Local amenities are also used, most especially Bourne Leisure Centre Swimming Pool, where it is intended to spend at least one session of each day. Staff are trained and experienced to deliver each discipline on the programme with coaching qualifications where required. For further information, contact Bourne Youth Centre tel: 01778 426134 or 07947 930542 or download a booking form from NOT@BYC LOVE READING? The Reading Agency and Libraries present “The Big Friendly Read”, a Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4 -11yrs. Read six books during the holidays and receive a gift for every two books read. Prizes certificates etc. To register, and for more information, visit Bourne Library at The Corn Exchange or visit www.summerreadingchallenge. org.uk GOLF Bourne Golf Studio Lincs. Junior Academy. Junior Golf Holiday Camps at Toft Golf Club for boys and girls age 7+, for those who wish to develop or learn golfing skills using real golf equipment (equipment is provided). Day sessions 9.30am – 3pm cost £20 per session. Also SNAG courses for boys and girls aged 7yrs+ at Toft, learning how to play golf using SNAG® Golf equipment; the best first touch equipment around (equipment provided). All sessions from 9.30am – 3pm and cost £12.50 per session. For more information and to book, tel 01778395992 or visit www.lincsjuniorgolfacademy. co.uk ROCK YOU THEATRE SCHOOL - AUGUST 1st - 5th. Rock you Theatre School launched in August 2015 with a week-long Summer School, based on Willy Russell’s “Our Day Out”. Rock You students act, sing and dance. They gain new skills, make new friends and create memories that they will be talking about for years to come. If you are between 7 and 16 years old, we invite you to join us for a week-long summer school at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy- you do NOT have to be a member of Rock You Theatre School to attend. Join Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and the Artful Dodger for a fabulously fun week of drama, dance and singing, leading to a performance of “Oliver” on the last day of the Summer School. For more information, and to make a booking, please visit the website www. rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk/summer-school-oliver/

A BIT FURTHER AFIELD STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE A variety of workshops to suit all tastes. Workshops include Roaming Robots; Fun with Clay; Pottery Painting workshop; “Theatre in a Week” for 8 – 16 year olds; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory workshop followed by the film and how would you like to see Disney’s “Cars” whilst sitting in your very own cardboard car – which you made earlier? For prices and full details, either

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check the website www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel. 01780763203 or www.southkesteven.gov.uk. KYT SUMMER SCHOOL August 1st – 6th and 8th - 13th at the Key Theatre Peterborough. “Key Youth Theatre Summer School” returns. Work with professional directors, choreographers and musicians, culminating in an end-of-week performance in the Key Theatre’s main auditorium to family and friends. £160 per week, plus discounts if you send more than one child or attend for both weeks. To book a place, e-mail Kindred at: - kytkindreddrama@gmail.com or contact the box office on 01733 207239 WOOLSTHORPE MANOR Bug hunting - Summer Holiday Workshops. Hunt for bugs, try pond dipping and snail racing, be a science explorer in the natural world - crafts and activities for families in the great outdoors on July 27th and 28th, and August 10th and 11th. Activities for older and younger children. Gates open 11am – 3pm. booking not necessary. For more details, tel 01476 862823. Woolsthorpe Manor is near Colsterworth NG33 5PD www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ events WILLOW TREE FEN Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre. The largest area of wild fenland in Lincolnshire, situated between Baston and Spalding, Willow Tree Fen is an ambitious conservation project and is home to an array of plants, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are waymarked walks, an information centre, or you can extend your walk along the riverside “Macmillan Way” path. For further information, visit www.lincstrust. org.uk SACREWELL FARM Thornhaugh Peterborough PE8 6HJ. Summer Fun is back this year, celebrating summer in style with a host of activities to brighten your visit: from July 18th every day from 9.30am until September 4th. Join us for pond dipping, den building, duck races, the Sacrewell lamb national, ferret racing, pet handling and more! For further details, visit www.sacrewell.org. uk or tel 01780782254. Normal admission fees apply.

the giant eight acre maze, with high level bridges and towers (giving panoramic views over the surrounding countryside), is being designed in the shape of one of his best loved characters, the BFG. The opening of the maze coincides with the release of the “BFG” movie by Steven Spielberg. As well as getting lost (!) you can follow the quiz trail, (which is hidden amongst the three miles of pathways) which will be featuring classic children’s books and their authors. There is also an Activity Funyard with mini mazes and games for all ages and the Wistow Rural Centre is opposite with café, garden centre, model village and shops. Opens Saturday July 16th – September 4th (daily), and then weekends-only until September 18th . For further information, visit www.wistow.com or tel 07884 403889

A FEW IDEAS FOR DAYS OUT A BIT FURTHER AFIELD The Playbarn, Spalding Ferry Meadows, Peterborough Nene Valley Railway, nr. Peterborough - 14miles Toplodge, Fineshade Woods, Corby - 15miles Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray - 20miles National Space Centre, Leicester - 33miles Greens Windmill and Science Centre Nottingham – 50 miles Duxford, Imperial War Museum - 60miles Wicksteed Park, Kettering- 30miles Whisby Nature Park, Thorpe-on the-Hill – 31miles Rockingham Forest – 25 miles Foxton Locks and Canal Museum, Market Harborough - 35miles For information on all of these places, check details on the Internet.

BURGHLEY HOUSE GARDEN of SURPRISES. Water, water everywhere- fun and history combined in a garden. Also, Gruesomely Grubby Gardens – “not for grownups!” Families can enjoy spotting the sculptures and understanding how they have been made, discover the grubby insects and gruesome animals that live in the Sculpture Garden, while all the time exploring the gardens and solving the puzzles inside. RUTLAND WATER Rutland Water has a wide variety of activities for children and families. Why not try the Rutland Water Treasure Hunt Trail, by bike or car £6.99 from www.treasuretrails.co.uk? August 6th - 7th” Junior Water Sports Festival” from 10am Saturday 4pm Sunday. Two days of inspiring 8 – 18 year olds to become involved in water sports: skills sessions in kayaking, kite surfing, SUping and windsurfing. For more information, tel 01780460154 or e-mail rutlandwatersports@anglianwater.co.uk August 27th - “Peter Pan” comes to Rutland Water. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents a performance of Peter Pan at Whitwell in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity: 1pm for a 2pm til 4pm start. (Bring your own blankets or low backed chairs to sit on.) Tickets £14, children£10 family ticket (2+2) £42 from 01780 686800 or visit www.anglianwater.co.uk WISTOW MAZE, Kibworth, Road, Wistow, Leicestershire. This year to mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth,

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Airsoft – Exciting, Energetic, Addictive … and on your Doorstep

If you fancy something new, energetic and thrilling, what about “Airsoft”? It’s a game in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting each other with non-metallic pellets, launched from replica firearms called airsoft guns. The Free Fire Zone Woodland site, six miles north of Bourne, has been operational for over ten years and its seventy-five acre site was recently visited by our intrepid Cat Speers. Here’s her report … “I was excited to be trying something new especially as it was on my doorstep and I didn’t even realise it was there. But my excitement turned to nerves, the nearer I got to the site. I was not expecting so many people there and it was quite daunting. However, everyone was very friendly, welcoming, and did not make me feel uncomfortable for being a ‘newbie with no clue’. After getting kitted out with jacket, face mask, gun and pellets, the fun began (after the usual safely talk). Throughout the day, there were different games played, trying to shoot the other team before they got you. The woodland was ideal for hiding behind trees, and crawling through the bushes. You don’t need to be fit (thankfully) but you do need to be prepared to get dirty and hot! It really helped that, not only Free Fire Zone, (the company who run the operation), but the regular members too, were more than happy to help, ensuring that you knew what to do and, most importantly, that you were enjoying the experience. It was action-packed, thrilling and so exciting. Regulars had various different guns, grenades and stealth gear which added to the fun. Age really didn’t matter either - there were a few people under sixteen, who were well looked after. Free Fire Zone were really great in making sure I felt welcomed and not nervous, and I would thoroughly recommend it. After the last game was over, I was already planning my next day of Airsoft, what I’d wear and who I’d bring along! No, it doesn’t hurt, if you’re wondering! It just stings a bit, if you’re hit at close range. My main warning though is that it can get very addictive!” For further details, visit www.freefirezone.co.uk

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Where to find your treasure Sew Friendly – 8 Crown Walk

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Summer Hols

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How to cope with those long summer days! As August arrives, there are doubtless hundreds of parents for whom the long summer holiday from school doesn’t automatically mean relaxation for everyone, with fun and happiness from dawn to dusk. Far from it! It’s never been easy to keep our children, from toddlers to teens, totally occupied during the annual six-week break from school, and avoid the plaintive, “I’m bored – There’s nothing to do,” ringing out day after day. The cost of daily trips out, on top of parents’ time away from their workplace, imposes severe ﬁnancial pressure, often leading to strained relationships all round. So here are some summer holiday ideas that won't break the bank but will hopefully help “bust the boredom” of the next month.

Grab the scooters or bikes and head for your nearest park and cycle paths for some fresh air and exercise.

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Have a day in the kitchen; easy recipes for children include pizza, sausage rolls and cakes.

Picnic in your own garden, maybe even set up camp and spend the night “wild camping”. Your pets might like to join in too!

Have a board game tournament - blow the dust off your Monopoly, Twister and Cluedo boxes, organise some prizes and have a great day in.

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Get some face paints and spend the day painting each other. Have a ﬁlm day, hire some DVDs, make popcorn and settle in for some relaxation. Explore your nearest public gardens or park, take a picnic and make it an adventure.

Get cultural at your local museum and art gallery, by checking out the school holiday activities.

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Spend the day at the beach; remember the buckets and spades and the sunscreen.

Meet up with some other parents at a local park and just let the youngsters hang out together.

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Go bird spotting; borrow a bird book from the library and learn about the birds you see.

Dress up day; let the children loose in your wardrobe and have a laugh at their fashion parade.

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Visit your local pool and spend the day splashing around, keeping ﬁt and healthy.

Set up shop, using the groceries out of the pantry and cupboards and let the youngsters be the shop keeper and customers, make pretend money and you’re in business.

Visit grandparents/great grandparents and ask them to show you photos from when they were little and spend the day listening to their stories. They’ll love it too!

Good luck with these, and don’t forget that children will look back on the time we spent with them... not on the money we spent on them!

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What is this Cortana thingy that came with Windows 10? Cortana is built in to Windows 10 and is branded as a ‘personal assistant’. Don’t book a romantic business liaison yet though - it’s not that type of personal assistant! Basically, the main purpose of Cortana is to help you find things on your PC or on the internet. That said, it can also do other things such as manage your calendar, give you a weather forecast or even tell you jokes (awful ones at that). So, is Cortana an essential new tool or quirky gimmick? I’ll let you decide, as I think this is down to personal taste. Generalising, I can see the utility being more popular with the younger generation, as those of an older generation (like me) are less likely to feel comfortable talking to our computers. You’ll find Cortana on the lower left of your Windows 10 status bar. To start using Cortana, you can either type a question in the search box or click on the microphone icon to the right and talk to it out loud. We’ll take a look at using the microphone to communicate, but for those without one then you can achieve the same results by typing the commands in, rather than saying them out loud. A webcam microphone works fine and this is what I use at home. To use the ‘speech’ option, click on the microphone icon You can now speak to Cortana. Try asking for the latest weather. Say out loud, slowly and clearly, “Weather forecast.” Cortana should provide the latest weather forecast IT Support and Training for Home Computer Users and Small Businesses 01778 590632 07894 659479 www.litespc.co.uk info@litespc.co.uk

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and it will not only show it but also read it out to you over your PC speakers. You can use this technique to search for things on the internet too. Click the microphone again and say out loud, “Go to BBC” and you’ll see a web browser open with search hits for BBC. Sadly, results are pretty hit and miss. Here’s what happened when I told it to “show map of Bourne town centre”. Curiously, a slight change to the words gave different results; “show map of Bourne” resulted in a web search page with the first hit a link to a map of Bourne. One other thing you can do with the speech part of Cortana is to leave the microphone ‘open’ (or constantly on). This will then monitor anything that is being said in the room, and if you precede a phrase with, “Hey Cortana”, then it will burst into life and try to action the next phrase you say. This setting can be found in the Cortana ‘notebook’ settings. Click on Cortana, then Notebook, then Settings and look for the Hey Cortana option.

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What does a mortgage broker do that you can’t? If you’re asking yourself this question, it can be more than tempting to “cut out the middleman”. However, you may want to think twice. Mortgage advice, from a reputable broker, can be an invaluable service – and here’s why… You’re protected An important point to understand is that when you receive mortgage advice, we have a duty of care to you. We have to recommend a suitable mortgage, and be able to justify why the particular mortgage we have chosen is right for you. A mortgage broker is qualified There’s an awful lot to think about when choosing the right mortgage. It’s not as simple as just opting for the cheapest fixed-rate or tracker-rate mortgage you can find! We are fully qualified, whereas you may not get that kind of guarantee if you ring up a lender’s call centre. A broker is on your side We will look for the best mortgage for you. We aren’t on the lender’s side, we’re on yours, and we will give you access to far more products than if you went direct. You’d get unbiased advice and can choose from a range of lenders, rather than being restricted to the single range of the lender who you may go to. We know the industry Mortgage criteria have tightened massively over the past few years, with the Mortgage Market Review being the latest development. It’s been designed to ensure borrowers can prove affordability, even in the event of a rate rise. The value of advice Mortgages are a lot more difficult than they first appear. Knowing what rate, what term, what lender, what features, and what insurance to get, are all time-consuming and complex matters.

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to the tenant before sending another Section 21 Notice, and this makes the process longer for evicting the tenant.

If you wish to evict your tenants under the Section 21 Notice, you must now comply with the new legislation.

In addition to the new procedure, there have been changes to the timescales. You cannot serve a Notice within the first four months of the tenancy and it is only valid for six months.

This now means that, before being able to serve a Section 21, you must have protected the deposit and given your tenant certain information, for example, an Energy Performance Certificate, Gas Safety Certificate, information for the deposit and the government’s “How to Rent” booklet. You should get your tenant to sign a letter, confirming that they have received this information. This will prevent confusion as to whether the documents have been received or not if, or when, you do need to serve a Notice. If you do not give this information, your Notice will not be legal. You will need to give the documents

This puts a considerable amount of pressure on you to ensure that you serve the Notice on time and proceed with the possession action quickly. Currently, the new regulations only apply to tenancies created after October 1st 2015 but, from October 1st 2018, any tenancy in existence must comply with the regulations. There is a real risk for landlords with long standing tenants that the regulations will not have been complied with, making it much harder for Section 21 Notices to be served. If you are concerned about your tenant, then you should take legal advice.

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| A little bit of History

by Rex Needle

Discovering. . . FLOODING

Flooding is one of our major natural disasters and recent events around the country have demonstrated how it can dramatically change our lives. Despite the heavy rain earlier this year, the town has escaped the worst of the weather although the low lying areas of eastern England that we know as the fens have had their share of misfortune in past times. The most serious instance in Bourne was on 5th November 1571 when the town was struck by a violent thunderstorm and torrential rain, turning the roads into rushing torrents and the market place soon became a vast lake. The English chronicler Raphael Holinshed recorded that the flood water in Bourne rose “to midway of the height of the church walls” and thousands of sheep in nearby fields were drowned. The 19th century also brought many cases of serious flooding, notably in the summer of 1880 when every house in the North Street terrace was affected and occupants had to move their furniture upstairs until the danger had passed. “The rain came down so fast”, reported a local newspaper, “that water descended from the fields near Bourne Wood and collected in the street opposite the terrace and at one time it was upwards of six feet deep in places.” North Street was again badly flooded in August 1912 and then in March 1959, newly installed sewers were tested to the limit by a severe thunderstorm and a prolonged downpour. Householders in Woodview also spent an anxious six hours as water levels in the 52

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streets outside rose, again aggravated by the flow from higher ground around the woods where the culverts overflowed. Elsewhere, pantries, sculleries and gardens were flooded and at one time North Road opposite the Butterfield Hospital was under two feet of water which poured across the pavements and into the grounds. The stream behind Harrington Street was unable to cope, overflowing into nearby houses and covering the road and pavement to a depth of several feet. The fire brigade were working flat out trying to contain the flooding and were eventually pumping for a total of eight hours moving an estimated 250,000 gallons of water but by Sunday morning the worst was over. We have no control over the weather and heavy rain serves as a warning that the threat of flooding is always with us, especially in such low lying areas as the terrain around Bourne but we count ourselves lucky not to experience the meteorological extremes of many other countries. Archive photograph of flooding in North Street from 1912.

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SCHOOLS Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. 01778 422163. enquiries@bourneabbey.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Grammar School South Road, PE10 9JE. 01778 422288. enquiries@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Westbourne Park, PE10 9QS. 01778 424152 enquiries@bournewestfield.lincs.sch.uk Bourne Academy Edinburgh Crescent, PE10 9DT. 01778 422365. office@bourneacademy.org Willoughby School South Rd, PE10 9JD. 01778 425203. enquiries@willoughby.lincs.sch.uk Morton C of E Primary School Station Road, Morton, PE10 0NN. 01778 570389. Thurlby Community Primary School. Lawrance Park, Crown Lane, Thurlby, PE10 0EZ. 01778 423311. Edenham CofE Primary School School Lane, Edenham, PE10 0LP. 01778 591207. Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy www.elseaparkacademy.lincs.sch.uk/ Charles Read Academy Bourne Road, Corby Glen, NG33 4NT, 01476 550333 www.charlesreadacademy.co.uk Ingoldsby Academy Ingoldsby Village, NG33 4HA, 01476 585278 www.ingoldsbyacademy.co.uk

CHURCHES Bourne Abbey Church Church Lane, PE10 9UQ. 01778 424584. info@bourneabbey.org.uk Bourne Baptist Church West Street, PE10 9NE. 01778 424206. Bourne & Deeping RC Church 3 St Gilberts Road, PE10 9XB. 07988 682925. Bourne Methodist Church Abbey Road, PE10 9EF. 01778 394380. St John the Baptist Church High Street, Morton PE10 0AP. 01778 571184 Bourne United Reformed Church Eastgate, PE10 9JY. 01775 722311. The Salvation Army Manning Road, PE10 9DD Tel: 01778 393459 e-mail: bourne@salvationarmy.org.uk New Day Baptist Church & Dyke Baptist Church High St, Morton - Main St, Dyke 07931 652718 (except Mondays) http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ mortonandhanthorpe St Firmin’s Church 10 Church Street, Thurlby, PE10 0EH. 01778 422475. Bourne Spiritualist Church 19a North St, Bourne divine service with spiritual readings and healing every Saturday @ 6.30pm.We are a very friendly church and we hope you can join us. Refreshments available after service. 01778 394454

Bourne Evangelical Church, The Baxter Room, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE 01529 421389 jason02061990@btinternet.com

CLUBS Dementia Support Group Corn Exchange, PE10 9AF. Kate Marshall: 01778 440153. Ringstone Players Contact Cheryl 01778 421216 cherylcrafts@btinternet.com Toolbar Bourne Snooker Centre, Cherry Holt Rd. 07749689026 Rotary Club of Bourne St Peter Toft House Hotel, Toft, PE10 0JT. Alan Kaye: 01778 560458. www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage. php?ClubID=1844 Evergreen Care Trust 01780 765900. www.evergreencare.org.uk Bourne Bridge Club Masonic Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank Bourne PE10 9LQ. 01778 423313 www.bridgewebs.com/bourne bourne4bridge@gmail.com Bourne Motor Racing Club The Bourne Corn Exchange Hall. David Dykes: 01733 253867. www.bournemotorclub.co.uk A Handful of Harmonies All female choir. Weekly sessions on a Monday from 7.30 – 9.00pm at The Red Hall, South Street. Contact Andrew 01778 345857 www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk Bourne Youth Choir Mixed children’s choir who meet on a Saturday at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Ages 6 – 16. www.bourneyouthchoir.co.uk Bourne Borderers Edenham Village Hall, Church Ln, PE10 0LS. Elly: 01476 550741 www.bourneborderers.co.uk Bourne Darby & Joan Club Memorial Gardens, South Road. 01778 570571. Rotary Club of Bourne Bob Brown 01778 425790. www.bournerotary.org Bourne Business Chamber Paul Ross 01778 440555. Bourne Ladies Dinner Club Conservatives Offices, North St. Shirley Fairbairn: 01778 424613. Nubourne Woman’s Institute Meeting Abbey Church Hall Mrs Mary Hitchcock 01778 420370 The Gateway Leisure Club for people with learning disabilities Masonic Centre,1-2 Roman Bank Bourne on Mon 7pm-9pm, 01778 424235. Parkinson’s Disease Society 01778 440695 / 345395. Hereward Probus Club Rob Denton 01778 425276 denton.robert@gmail.com Bourne Preservation Society, meets 3rd Monday of each month at 7-30pm in the Baxter Room, Wake House, North St. Bourne. Contact: 109 Beech Avenue, Bourne PE10 9RZ. Tel. 07903047418 Bourne Garden Club Every third Thursday at Bourne Abbey Church hall at 7.30pm. Janet: 01778 422304 Marian: 01778 421023 Bourne Round Table PO Box 95 PE10 1AF. 07970 083134. info@bournefestival.com Friends of Bourne Woods Sarah: 07760 468052. Bourne U3A Tel: 08455191385 www.u3abourne.org.uk Bourne and South Lincs ME Support Group Wake House, North Street, PE10 9AE Jan: 01778 425422. janlimback@hotmail.com Bourne Chess Club All standards welcome. Call Tom on 07903 855 443 Bourne Civic Society Heritage Centre/Baldocks Mill, 21 South St, PE10 9LY. 01778 422775. Organ Club John Wass: 01733 424947. Bourne Footlights Karen MacQuarrie. 01778 345530 Grapevineeditor@yahoo.com Bourne and district scrabble club Every Mon afternoon 2.00. Wake House. Angela 01778 426617 or Betty 01778 425234 South Lincolnshire Garden Society SLGS. Thurs at 7.30pm in Jan, March, May, Sept and Nov at Village Hall in Folkingham. www.slincsgardensoc.wordpress.com

Parkinson Disease Bourne Support Group 01778 392677 /394228 Whittlesey Wind Ensemble Thursdays 7:45-9:15pm, Whittlesey Methodist & United Reformed Church, Queen Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AY, www. whittleseywindensemble.com MJS Agility & Behavioural Dog Training Club Having fun whilst learning with your dog. A15 between Morton & Haconby. Phone Mike or Julie or 07944 249350. www.mjsagility.co.uk Bourne and District Lions Club Meetings held at 8pm every second and fourth Monday of each month at The Royal British Legion, 7a Burghley Street, Bourne PE10 9NS - Telephone - 0845 833 2810 or e-mail - help@ bournelions.org.uk www.bournelions. org.uk/ Bourne Lions are a registered charity and are actively searching for community-conscious people of all ages to help us give support to the needs of those in our community. If you have the desire to help us, help others and become a member of Bourne Lions Club, you will be made welcome.

CHARITIES Bourne and Thurlby First Responders 01778 420357 or 07875 308837. St Barnabas Lincs Hospice Janie McCormick: 01476 591010. ssafa Nev: 01778 394483. British Red Cross 01778 426452. Mencap Housing and Support 01778 423726. Bourne & District Lions Club PO Box 57, Bourne PE10 9HB. 0845 833 2810. help@bournelions.org.uk Len Pick Trust PO BOX 92, Bourne, Lincs PE10 1AD. 01778 424159. enquiries@lenpicktrust.org.uk Bourne United Charities 01778 422387. www.bourneunitedcharities.co.uk Royal Air Forces Association Masonic Hall, All Saints St. Stamford, PE9 2AD rafastamford.webplus.net The Butterfield Centre 2 North Road, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9AP. 01778 421422 DebbieHague@thebutterfield.plus.com Bourne Arts and Community Trust Wake House, PE10 9AE. 01778 393517. wakehouse@talktalk.net Royal British Legion Burghley Street, PE10 9NS. 01778 421110. SSAFA Bourne & Stamford Nev Johnson 01778 394483 Sue Ryder Hospice Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW, 01733 225999, thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org ‘Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment or Simon on 07952 845542. www.capuk.org’

CHILDREN Baby Massage + Baby Yoga Groups (up to 1) Bourne Children’s Centre. Kim: 01778 570120 kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com Bourne Children’s Centre Queens Road, PE10 9DX. 01778 395895. Little Bees 14-18 Manor Lane, Bourne, PE10 9PQ. 01778 422669 Bourne Army Cadets Cadet Hut, Austerby Road, PE10 9JG. www.armycadets.com Tatty Bumpkin. Weds- 1pm for Baby Explorers (active babies and toddlers) at Bourne Youth Centre, Baby Bumpkin class on Thursdays, 9.30am (from birth) and a Baby Explorer at 10.30am both at Market Deeping children’s centre. Tatty Bumpkin is a yoga-inspired music and movement class for children and babies. Teen sessions on a Thurs afternoon at Bourne Youth Centre at 4.15pm. 07770 16276. rutland@ tattybumpkin.com Dinky Dancers Dance for 2-4. Wed am All Saints & St Johns Church Hall Stamford. Thurs Elsea Park Bourne. Friday Ryhall Village Hall. 01780 591469 www.dinkydancers.com Musical Minis Pre-school music group for babies and toddlers. Janie: 01778 570340. janiemcc@sky.com. Bourne Girls Brigade

Bourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, PE10 9EF. 01778 423729 Elsea Park stay and play Playgroup term time only for 0 -4 year olds, The Centre @ Elsea Park on Thursdays 9.30 until 11.00a.m £1.00 per session per family. Kwik Cricket Under 9’s Sunday 27th March - 1.30 to 3 p.m. Witham Hall school - prebook preferred. hedley.stroud@btinternet.com BilinguaSing Spanish and French singing, music and movement classes for babies from 4 weeks to preschoolers. Mondays 10am at Bourne Youth Centre, Tuesdays 10am at Stamford Corn Exchange and Thursdays 11.15am at Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford, Wednesdays 2pm at Deeping Community Centre (French) Thursdays 2pm at Bourne Youth Centre (French).Contact sarah@bilinguasing. com or 07495 340726 for details.

DOCTORS Market Cross Surgery Market Place, Corby Glen, NG33 4NH. 01476 550056. www.marketcrosssurgery.co.uk Glenside Country Practice 12b High Street, Castle Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4RZ. 01780 410205. www.thebythams.org.uk Galletly Medical Practice 40 North Road, PE10 9BT. 01778 562200. Hereward Group Practice Exeter St, PE10 9XR. 01778 391700

SPORTS Bourne Abbots Petanque Club Abbey Lawn, Abbey Road, Bourne, PE10 9EP. Club meets 2pm Wednesday/ Sunday Contact bournepetanque@hotmail. co.uk or 01778 394083 (club Sec) Bourne Town Harriers Senior & Junior Athletes www.bournetownharriers.org Bourne Rugby Union Football Club Clubhouse, Milking Nook Drove, PE10 0AX. 01778 393420. Bourne & District Lawn Tennis Club Abbey Lawns, Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. Marysia Dorrington 01778 440716 Bourne Town FC Abbey Lawns, PE10 9EP. 01778 420456. Brotherhood Kickboxing Academy, Bourne Martial Arts Centre, 3 Victor Way, PE10 9PT. 07944 281892. www.brotherhoodkickboxing.co.uk Bourne Town Bowls Club Coggles Causeway, Bourne. Mike Northen 01778 423353 mikeann24@sky.com Bourne Deeping Hockey Club susanmoakley@googlemail.com Bourne Outdoor Pool Abbey Lawns, Abbey Rd, Bourne, PE10 9ET. 01778 422063. Tracy Hankin Bourne 4 Fitness Disco/80’s Revival workout and Yoga/ Pilates. 07799250581. tracyhankin72@gmail.com Bourne Leisure Centre Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX 01778 421 435. Bourne Ladies FC 07971 555710 tinacrawley@talktalk.net Bourne Kart Club Please visit our website for details. www.bournekartclub.co.uk or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ bournekartclub Ki-Ways Tai Chi Club 07413 620344 Bourne Dancercise & Keep Fit Methodist Church Hall, Abbey Road, PE10 9EP. 07730 223557. gilljanet@hotmail.co.uk; www.keepfit.org.uk Bourne Badminton Club Play at Bourne Leisure Centre on Friday nights (new season starts 4 Sept) between 7:30 and 9:30pm.New members welcome ages 11 to adult. Contact Julian Cooke for details, 01778 423994. Senior cricket Peter Morgan 07581-271620. pngmorgan@gmail.com Rob Dunn 07743-252091. robert.dunn234@gmail.com Dirk Binns 07843-469722. binnszy@silverend.fsnet.co.uk For Police ring 101 (the non-emergency number)

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by Paul Ross, Financial Planner at Landmark IFA Ltd

Identity Theft and Social Media Last year, there were more than 148,000 victims of identity theft in the UK*, up 57% on 2014. Researchers say personal details found on social media are being used for taking out things like loans, credit cards or phone contracts in other people’s names. It can leave victims with big bills, or a bad credit rating. (Source : * - CIFAS) Keep your Identity Details to Yourself! - Avoid posting details on: Your passport Why post a picture of your passport photo, just to make your mates jealous? Your full name, date of birth and passport number are all things identity thieves would love to get their hands on are shown.

Your new car New wheels, so more bragging? Fine, but just keep the registration out of shot. Your birthday Don’t take your birthday off Facebook or Twitter – you still want presents! Just take off the year and that’ll help protect you.

Your new house/ flat You’ve got the keys. And who can resist posting that classic keyring shot? Think again! The chances of a random fraudster using a picture of your house to work out your new address might be slim, but if they’ve already got information on you, it could confirm it, especially if there are hidden clues like a street name, lurking in the background.

Your phone number Beware the following, “Hey guys, I’ve dropped my phone down the toilet (again)! Here’s my new number”. Not only can fraudsters use the number to try to “prove” they are you, they might also give you a call. Again, with some of the other information which they’ve pieced together, they may convince you that they are your bank and trick you into handing over even more details.

Basically, don’t post your current or previous address on social media.

Your passwords This is obvious. We all know not to put our passwords on

social media. But it’s also about choosing your passwords carefully - If you’re officially “in a relationship”, or tagged in pictures with boyfriends, girlfriends, it is best not to use their names for login details or security questions. If your favourite team, actor or band is obvious online, don’t use that either. Your bank details Again, obvious, but some people have become a little excited about their snazzy new bank cards, and tweeted pictures of them! Don’t share your card or account numbers on social media UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. And best to not even let on who you bank with. Seriously, just don’t make it easy for them.

To contact Paul Tel: 01778 440555 Mob: 07786 224495 Email paul@landmarkgroup.org.uk Main office: 1st Floor, Rock House, Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 761313 www.landmarkifa.co.uk Landmark are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Number: 225538

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| Pets and Vets

By Alder Veterinary Practice, Bourne

Pet Insurance Premiums Up - What Do We Do Now?

It has been announced in the last few weeks that pet insurance premiums are to rise by 50%. This is occurring for several reasons. There has been an increase in the number of specialist procedures that are possible, alongside an increase in specialist centres. There has also been, on average, a 40% increase in general veterinary fees in the last five years, (not in ours, I must hasten to add!) This situation is making it increasingly difficult for many people to afford to have their petstreated, so excluding many pets from receiving much-needed specialist procedures. This, in my opinion, cannot be right . The flippant response you hear to this situation is, “ If you can’t afford to keep a pet, then don’t have one.” This fails to take into account that many pets live their whole lives without needing expensive treatments; that people’s individual circumstances can change and, most importantly, that most people can afford even large bills, if they are given time to pay . I absolutely believe that pets should not be put to sleep for financial reasons. I think that, as vets, we must do everything we can to avoid this situation. Euthanasia is not a treatment option in these cases. There are several things that we can do. Firstly, “general practitioner” vets can extend their training to include some of the more specialist procedures and would be able to provide these at a lower cost than the specialist centres. Secondly, we need to trust

our clients more and allow them to pay off unexpected expensive procedures over a period of time ( at a level they can afford). It is sad, in my opinion, that the number of privately-owned veterinary practices is declining, with a huge rise in corporately owned ones . The problem with corporately owned practices is that the underlying drive has to be to produce money for their share-holders. This does not mean that they do not employ good and caring vets, but it ultimately puts a financial slant on things . All veterinary practices have to be profitable to be able to give a service to their clients, but I feel there is room to give something back, and set up arrangements that can help people with financial problems and those struggling to afford unexpected expensive bills. Things have changed a lot since the days of James Herriot. There is so much more we can do and there are many new medicines available . However, I feel we have lost some of the empathy of this time and our dedication to the animal itself . We need to get it back. I have, for many years, had several arrangements in my practices to ensure that pets can get any expensive treatments they need, even when their owners are struggling financially. I can safely say that this has not adversely affected the finances of the practice, (even though a small number of people fail to pay), and it always gives us the satisfaction to know that we are putting the animal first.

For more information, please contact the surgery on 01778 422863.

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Top Marks for Dog Groomer Emanay Twenty-three year old, Emanay Peters, is setting out on a career as a qualified dog groomer, having recently gained a distinction in her City and Guilds Level 3 in Dog Grooming. Having attended the U.K. Grooming Schools Prestige Centre, “Just 4 Paws”, at Whatton, near Nottingham, Emanay certainly benefitted from the tutoring of multi-award-winning groomer, Amy Manser, by securing a final mark of 98%!

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The intensive course covered all aspects of this very popular and booming industry, from health checking, through teeth cleaning to dog first-aid. It has enabled Emanay to move confidently into the “Hair of the Dog Grooming and Styling” business, based within the extensive Petorama pet shop, on Bourne’s West Street. The grooming parlour opened in April this year and has already gained a good reputation from within the dogowning fraternity.

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| Police Patrol by Bourne’s Sergeant 503 Rick Mosley

Sergeant Mosley’s Musings: So what is “Public Nuisance”?

After a recent investigation for the very wide-ranging offence of Public Nuisance, which can be found under Common Law, I thought I would discuss it in a little more detail here. Common Law is that part of the law formulated, developed and administered by the old Common Law Courts. It is “the common sense of the community, crystallised and formulated by our forefathers”. The two other types of law are “Statute Law”, (legislated by Parliament), and “Case Law” which is the law developed by judicial decisions that interpret the meaning of legislation. Common Law includes many offences, some better known than others, with some slightly obscure offences and some that are no longer used and been replaced by provisions in legislation, such as the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Some of the more well-known offences under Common Law include murder, kidnapping and breach of the peace, while some of the more obscure offences include refusing to assist a constable and removing a corpse from a churchyard. Types of behaviour which used to be prosecuted as a Public Nuisance are now covered by statute; however, Public Nuisance is still an offence at Common Law. It is more commonly used for environmental issues by public bodies such as local

councils, for example in pollution of rivers, as well as offensive or dangerous behaviour. The definition of the offence states: “A person is guilty of the offence if he/she (a) does an act not warranted by law, or (b) omits to discharge a legal duty, if the effect of the act or omission is to endanger the life, health, property, morals, or comfort of the public, or to obstruct the public in the exercise or enjoyment of rights common to everyone.” As can be seen, this is wide-ranging and can include anything if it has a detrimental effect on the wider community. The intent of the offender when he/she does the act (or omits to do something) is immaterial if the probable result is to affect the public as described in the offence wording above. The offence is still important because of its flexibility in adapting to those areas not covered by specific legislation and that it looks at the impact of the behaviour on the wider community. It may also be helpful if the penalty for a statutory offence is considered insufficient in the circumstances. To report a crime, call 101 or 999 if in progress. Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 You can follow me on Twitter @Rick_Mosley

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What comic featured the adventures of Dan Dare? Answer … (The) Eagle.

11. What was the Christian name of the suffragette Mrs Pankhurst?

Which was Britain’s first sound film studio? Answer … Ealing.

12. Which organisation owns Stonehenge?

What was Linda McCartney’s maiden name?

Quito is the capital of which South American country?

In which city is Heriot-Watt University?

On January 27th 1879, who patented the first electric lamp?

What was the name of the disastrous, sun- drenched soap launched by the B.B.C. in 1992?

At the start of a game of the UK version of Monopoly, if you threw a double-six, where would you land?

What is the only mammal that cannot jump?

10. Who wrote the poems on which the musical “Cats” was based?

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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 1st-28th - Burghley House, Stamford - dropin Summer Minibeast Craft workshops in the Sculpture Garden Classroom from 12pm to 4pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Admission is free with a House & Gardens or Gardens-only ticket, or show your season card. No need to pre-book. 3rd - Bourne-v-Rhyme poetry group’s theme for tonight’s meeting at Smiths’ front bar is “Trains,” inspired by the picture of a train in the room in which their meetings are held :7pm start. 4th - Exotic Pet Refuge, 102, Station Road Deeping St James - Open day from 10am -5pm: Refreshments, tombola, children’s entertainment: parking free. Entry £6 adults, £3 children.

favourite film character: trophy for the Best Dressed Raft and prizes for the Best Dressed Spectator. 11am-4pm, fancy dress parade at 3-45pm. For more details and registration, visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk or phone 08432897064 7th - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms – if it hasn’t been won, the jackpot bonus question stands at £330. £1 entry, starts at 8-30pm. 10th - Prize bingo at Aslackby Village Hall, in aid of the village hall funds. Doors open at 6.30 pm, eyes down 7.00pm. For more details, phone 01778 440297 10th and 18th - Pack a picnic and your favourite Teddy for an afternoon of story- telling and fun on the lawn at Easton Walled Gardens. Teddy Bears (and their owners) will be treated to an amazing story from Tom the Tale Teller, while enjoying their picnic under the spreading branches of the old cedar tree. Little legs have acres of lawns and meadows to explore. They can follow the clues for the Bear Trail and receive a certificate at the end. There’ll be footballs, hula hoops and bubbles to play with, and colouring for those who don’t want to run around. Fancy dress is optional! Tickets £5 children £7 adults must be booked in advance on line at www.visiteaston.com

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6th-7th - “Baston in the Blitz’ - one of the UK’s most popular 1940s events at Brudenell Playing Fields, Main Street, Baston. A fun packed ’40s-themed day with all-day live entertainment and a variety of World War II displays. For further details and admission costs, visit www.bastonblitz.org

6th - Blitz Dance in the big marquee at Brudenell Playing Fields, Baston from 7-30pm – 11pm. Dance tickets £8 available on 01778 561148 or enquiries@bastonblitz.org. 6th, 13th and 14th - A great day out at Vine House Farm, Deeping St. Nicholas, which includes a tour of the conservation-award-winning farm, followed by a BBQ. See how they grow their own bird seed and how they manage the whole farm with wildlife in mind, and many species of breeding birds to be seen. Each tour starts at 10am and lasts for about two hours, ending back up at the main farm where the barbecue will be served: £10 per person. 6th - Deepings Pre-Raft Race Party from 7-30pm at the Waterton Arms. Once again, the Waterton Arms are kindly allowing rafters to deliver their rafts on the Saturday to be stored in the pub gardens ready for action on the Sunday. They are also generously hosting an evening of music, food and merriment in the garden / marquee with live entertainment and their famous Outside Grill: bring family and friends and start the fun on the Saturday evening. 7th - Have you got your raft ready for the annual Deepings Raft Race? This year’s theme is ‘The Raft Race Goes to the Movies’, so come dressed as your

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13th - Peterborough Green Festival, Cathedral Square, 10am -4pm.There are lots of opportunities for audience participation, live music, dance performances, interactive stalls, plus games and activities. The Festival also includes exciting environmentally-themed art works by local artists who are specially commissioned to highlight sustainability issues in innovative and engaging ways. www.pect.org.uk 15th - John Hebden will talk on “My Life in the Theatre” at Bourne U3A’s meeting at Bourne Corn Exchange: 2-15pm. Entrance £1 – new members always welcome. For further information, phone 08455191385 or visit the website www. U3abourne.org.uk 16th - “Walking With Capability Brown” at Grimsthorpe Castle, nr. Bourne. A leisurely walk in the park, which was created at the time Brown was as the height of his career. As well as enjoying the views and the fresh air, we hope to find out more about how the land was shaped and planted to produce the ‘ideal’ English landscape. The walk is not strenuous, but suitable clothing and a reasonable level of fitness is needed for this two-hour visit. Places must be booked by e-mail ray@grimsthorpe. co.uk. Meet in the car park: Admission £5, to include refreshments. Walk will go ahead in all but the worst weather. 19th - Friday Film Club at Elsea Park Community Centre, open to all film club members, doors open at 7pm: bar. Membership is free to all: to join please e-mail filmclub@ elseapark.co.uk 20th – 21st - “Myths and Mini Beasts.” A wonderful familyfriendly weekend at Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, which blends the magical and the natural. Come and be bewitched by storytellers, enchanted by faeries and captivated by the wonders of nature. There will be storytellers, sculptures, music, including local group Pennyless, and lots of faerie and beasty shenanigans, including the Magic Dust Disco, mini beast quests, den building, plus plenty of other interactive workshops to keep everyone entertained. www.vivacity-peterborough.com 21st - Quiz Night at the Masons Arms – if it hasn’t been won, the jackpot bonus question stands at £335. £1 entry, starts at 8-30pm.

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23rd -27th - Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment, Peterborough. Over 400 real ales, ciders, perries, wine and bottled beer; live music ; food. For more details and prices, visit www.peterboroughcamra.org.uk 26th-29th - Smiths of Bourne Cider and Sausage Festival: “Groovy Foods” sausages, real cider and live music –what more could you ask for? 27th - A great place to meet up with friends at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne - Coffee Morning - 10.00am to noon - bacon butties, toasted teacakes, sale tables, cakes, coffee and tea. 28th - Come along and bring the whole family (children need to be accompanied) to Bourne Woods and have a go at “Den Building.” Morning and afternoon sessions have limited places and, due to the popularity of this event, places need to be booked in advance on 07760468052, where final details will be given. No experience is required, as guidance will be given: cost £5 per family, with a prize for the best den in each session. 28th-29th - Food markets with a difference at Burghley House, Stamford! Come and meet around thirty local suppliers in a celebration of local produce with handmade cheeses, artisan breads, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare-breed meats at the Fine Food Market in The Courtyard. Open 10am to 4pm. Free admission.

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MONDAY • Bourne U3A - Third Monday of every month 2.15pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Join Bourne U3A and enjoy education and entertainment by a variety of speakers at each monthly meeting. Visitors can attend two meetings before deciding if they would like to become a member. More info on www.u3abourne.org.uk • Spiritual Meditation & chat with friendly group . Tea & Biscuits provided. Monday Evenings 7.30 pm 01778 423351 •B ourne Choral Society meets every Monday evening 7-30pm at Bourne Abbey church Hall. New members are always welcome. For further details visit www.bournechoralsociety.weebly.com or on Facebook. • Monday cash Bingo at The Five Bells Morton – eyes down at 7-30pm • Paint A Pot Place, West Street, Bourne. Mondays “Parent and Me”, for preschool children 10am – 12pm £5 each. Wednesdays 5-11yr olds 4-5-1`5pm £5 each. Each session includes a free drink and a piece of pottery to paint from our session’s collection. Email paintapotplace@outlook.com • Weightwatchers - Mondays 9-45 at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. • Slimming World – every Mon at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 6-7.30pm & 7.45-9pm. TUESDAY • Bourne Library. Storytime for Pre-School children 2-2-30pm. • “Get Connected” an opportunity to meet up with friends to do crafts, colouring, games, knitting or whatever you feel comfortable with; unlimited tea/coffee & biscuits all for £1, 1.30pm-4.00pm at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne • Ki-Ways Tai-Chi lessons, every Tuesday 2pm – 3.30 pm. Call 07413 620344 or email: raypawletto2.co.uk • Yoga (Hatha) class, suitable for all, 9-30 -10-45am at Wake House, Bourne. Tel 07951 288801 or email Laura. lauracharlie@hotmail.com • Sugar Mill – quiz night every Tuesday. • Tuesday, quiz at the Sugar Mill, Bourne: 8-30pm start. WEDNESDAY • Bourne Organ Club. Meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at Bourne Corn Exchange. All ages welcome. Please call Edith for more information 01778 422262 • Exercise to music for men and women 50 plus age group. 11.45 – 12.45 at Rippingale Village Hall 01778 423351 • The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping. 1st Meeting is on the 2nd September which is an open meeting for anyone who has an interest in improving their photographic skills. • Weightwatchers - Wednesdays 6pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall Thursdays 7pm Wake House • Slimming World – every Wed at the Darby & Joan Hall, South St, 10am. • Prize bingo second Wednesday of each month at Aslakby Village Hall • “Bourne -v- Rhyme” a poetry group for reading poetry or just listening and laughing. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month in the front bar of Smiths Public House at 7.00pm. Contact in the first instance, Joy 07754112899 or Steph 07958343398 for more details. THURSDAY • Bourne Bridge Club meets Thurs 6.50-10pm for duplicate Bridge. Tuesdays, same time for ‘Gentle Duplicate’ at the Masonic Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne. www.bridgewebs.com/bourne email: bourne4bridge@gmail.com. ‘phone Brenda if you need a partner on 01778 342967. • Supple Strength, blending Yoga, Pilates & body conditioning. Perfect 60 minute body/mind package for core stability, posture, strength and tone. Thursdays 6.30pm at E DENHAM VILLAGE HALL. Pay as you go £3.50. Kim 07976 818995 FRIDAY • Tai Chi for learning support 1.30pm - 2.30pm Contact 07413 620344, Wake House, North St, Bourne • Bourne Folk Club at The Wishing Well, Dyke. 7-45PM –FIRST Friday of every month. • Paint a Pot Place Friday Night Magic, every Friday 7pm -11pm “Magic; The gathering Club” A role playing card game. Pop in for more details. • Friday, Disco Night at The Burghley Arms and Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9-00pm start SATURDAY • Sequence Dances - Crowland Modern Sequence Dancers. Fourth Saturday of each month 7.30pm - 11.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange Modern Sequence Dancing is based on the standard ballroom and Latin dances including waltz, quickstep, foxtrot and rumba and is a social style of dance. It’s great fun and a good way to meet new people. Everyone is welcome.£3.00 on the door • LDC NEW street/commercial Dance Classes every Saturday (starting on 6th September) at Renu’s Dance Studio, 27, Abbey Road, Bourne. 4-7yrs 11am12pm; 8- 12yrs 12-1pm; Teens 1-2pm. All classes are £4-50. • Saturday, Disco at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm start SUNDAY • Hare and Hounds, Haconby – “Unplugged”- 2nd Sunday of every month 8pm. Performers and listeners all welcome. OTHER EVENTS • Cupcake parties. Young or old, male or female, all are welcome. Can be held at weekends or evenings. Contact us for more information on 01778 393079 or info@thecakekabin.co.uk • National Blood Service Donor Sessions - Selected dates: Bourne Corn Exchange. 1.00pm - 3.30pm & 6.00pm - 7.30pm. More info on dates available at www.blood.co.uk

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4th - Ron Berry, organist at St.Luke’s, Thurnby, will be playing “Popular Organ Music” in a concert at the Priory Church, Deeping St James at 3.30pm. Tickets £6 (£4 children) - to include light refreshments from the Priory ticket office 01778 343860 or e-mail vicar@dsj.org.uk

18th “Early Birds” ladies-only sponsored walk at Stoke Rochford Hall, nr. Grantham, in aid of St Barnabas Hospice. After many years of walking in darkness, sisters grab your trainers and join us for an early morning sponsored walk and help us welcome in a new dawn – Nine miles, for those who fancy a challenge or a more leisurely route of four miles. Registration opens at 5am for a 7am start. For details or to register visit www. stbarnabashospice.co.uk/earlybirds or call Janie on 01476 591010. 25th - The Priory Church, Deeping St James welcomes David Whittle, Director of Music at Leicester Grammar School, who will be playing “Bach Organ Music.” Start 3.30pm. Tickets £6 (£4 children) to include light refreshments, from the Priory ticket office 01778 343860 or e-mail vicar@ dsj.org.uk.

Monthly Sunday Tea Dances 50/50 Ballroom and Sequence • £5 per person including refreshments at • 2pm – 4.30pm • The Welland Hall, Deeping Leisure Centre, Park Rd, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8ND. • Dates of dances are 15th May, 12th June, 10th July Aug (no dance) then every 2nd Sunday of the month

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| Events Diary Gigs and Musical Events 2nd - “Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne - all styles and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle. Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115.

5th - Kesteven Soul - Northern, Motown & Modern @ Angel Hotel, 8pm-12.30am DJs Lashley & Hawkeye + Guest DJ Over 18’s £5 OTD 5th - Pennyless at Sacrewell Farm 6.30pm - 8.30pm in the Barn! Tickets £4.50 phone 01780 782254 or e-mail info@ sacrewell.org.uk 5th - Cuttin’ Loose”- popular local band, will be playing rock, pop and boogie at the Masons Arms, Bourne at 9pm tonight. 5th - “Kesteven Soul Club,” Northern Soul, Modern Soul and Motown: guest D.J. Billy Backdrop at the Coach House, The Angel Hotel, Bourne: 8pm – 12.30am. Admission £5 on the door. Over 18s only - no admittance after 10.30pm. 5th - First Friday Singaround at the Wishing Well, Dyke 8.00pm - phone 01778 570115 for more details. 6th - Dom Brister, fantastic male vocalist, does “Elvis”, at the Masons Arms, Bourne - 9pm. 6th - Fabulous singer, Laura Church, from Grantham, at the Royal British Legion, Bourne, tonight: Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details if needed: Members £1 entrance. Non-members welcome £2. 6th - Live music at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm til late. 6th - “Handful of Harmonies” will be performing at Deepings Caravan Park Beerfest at 1pm. 7th - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds Haconby. PA and soundman provided. For further information, phone 07785515343. 7th - Pennyless on stage at the Lincolnshire Day of Folk, The George Hotel, Leadenham at 2pm. For further information, visit www.600whiskies.co.uk www.facebook. com/600whiskies 7th - Enjoy some live music with Hooker, Nicole Lawrence and Radius 45 at the Coach House, Market Deeping on Raft Race Day. Starting at approx. 2pm. 12th - Neil “the Diamond” DJ at the Masons Arms: 9pm.

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14th - Haconby Unplugged at The Hare and Hounds Haconby, 8.00pm - phone Jan Limback on 01778 425422 or 01778 576521. 15th - Haconby Hare Music Sessions – mainly traditional English music, jigs, reels etc. with some Irish, American, Appalachian thrown in. 8.00pm – 11.00pm. For more details, contact Pete Shaw on 01778 571563.

2nd , 4th , 8th and 11th - Do you fancy a good old sing? Then why not join in the fun with “Handful of Harmonies”, in their summer workshops sessions at Langtoft Village Hall? The songs will be themed around popular musicals or artists: 7-30 pm – 9-30pm, cost £6 per session.

13th - “Son of a Gun” at the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9pm.

18th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8.00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Simon Nelson (trumpet), Peter Oxborough (clarinet/ saxophone) and Chris Wigley (trombone), all from DixieMix, plus Bill Coleman (bass), ex-Kenny Ball Jazzmen Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335. 18th - “A-Level Results” party at the Jubilee, Bourne - until 2am. 19th – “Leftovas,” classic hits covers band, at the Masons Arms, Bourne, tonight at 9pm. 20th - Karaoke with Nick Glover, tonight at the Masons Arms Bourne: 9pm. 20th - Do you enjoy the music of The Eagles, The Beatles, Queen, Dire Straits or Roy Orbison? Then come along to the Royal British Legion, Bourne, tonight and listen to Greg Aitchison: Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details, if needed: Members £1 entrance. Non-members welcome £2. 20th - “Velocity,” high-energy rock band, playing live at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm ’til late. 25th - “Ten Strings and a Goat Skin” at Stamford Arts Centre: 8pm. Nominated for two Canadian Folk Awards in 2014, this young bi-lingual folk trio play a mixture of traditional, folk and fusion. Tickets £16 (concessions available) from Stamford Arts Centre box office or www. stamfordartscentre.com or phone 01780763203. 26th - The Masons Arms, Bourne - “Revolver,” modern Indie band playing covers from bands such as Oasis, Kaiser Chiefs and Stereophonics: 9pm. 27th - Popular singer “Antoine” returns to the Masons Arms, Bourne - 9pm. 27th - Live music at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm ’til late. 27th - Pennyless at “Hallaton Hoedown, Music and Beer Festival”, The Fox Inn, Hallaton, Rutland - 2pm. 28th - Pennyless at Smiths Sausage and Cider Festival, Bourne - 3pm. 28th - Live music at Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9pm ’til late.

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| Gig Reviews The Expletives play Archie’s Bar, Bourne (01/07/16) Review by Rob Cameron Between them, this Peterborough-based punk band have all the parts of a punk start-up kit; explicit t-shirts, Doc Martin boots and – (a new one on me) – a knuckleduster accessorizing the mic stand! After a baffling “A Team” audio intro, they hurled into the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop” and kept up a furious pace, through a well-constructed set list of punk classics that kept the audience’s feet thumping and heads banging. They are a tight band. Bass, drums and guitar work in unison, allowing front-man, Sean Dunleavy, to unleash himself on his audience. He did his best to manifest the anarchy about which his motley crew preached, interacting with them before writhing around on the floor like the victim of some pseudo-punk exorcism. The rough and unpolished nature of punk vocals clearly lend themselves to Dunleavy, replicating the snarl and menace of Johnny Rotten, whilst covering Bowie’s “Suffragette City” with apparent ease. Credit too should go to the band’s bassist who, at sixteen, played far beyond his years with maturity, skill and passion. The Sex Pistols’ “God Save The Queen” was followed by hit after hit in the most crowd-pleasing portion of the evening, climaxing in an encore of Sham 69’s “If the Kids are United”, at the behest of an impressed and cheering crowd. Make no mistake, this is a good “covers band”, rarely straying from the well-trodden musical path, but covers which they do well and, if punk is your thing, then you’d do well to see them. You won’t be disappointed.

“In the Park” – Pennyless Review by Steve Bloomer

The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs to boys and girls across the UK and Ireland who have sadly lost their own hair through cancer treatment. In the last ten years, they have given away over 4,000 free, real hair wigs to sick children. One of our readers, Phoebe’s mum, sent us the following heartwarming story: “Phoebe’s friend from the ice rink donated her hair a few months ago, and Phoebe thought what a kind thing to do. Then, after having her hair washed and dried, she said, ‘ I want to donate my hair as well’, so we looked into hair donation and found Little Princess Trust, at info@littleprincesses. org.uk . I signed her up, we received a pack in the post, and I contacted Greg Warren, owner of The End in Bourne. He was more than happy to cut eight inches of her hair off, which we have since donated. Afterwards Phoebe said, “My hair will grow back other children’s hair may never grow back”. She has even raised some money mainly from her family, and we’re so proud of her!” (Harry Styles, performed a similar act of kindness with his flowing locks in May, so you could say that Phoebe and Harry are going in One Direction together! Ed.)

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Local “folk trio”, Pennyless, recently released their fifth CD, ‘In the Park’, at a launch concert performance at the Stamford Arts Centre. It’s not really folk music in the traditional sense, nor indeed are they a trio, as far as this recording is concerned! The basic trio of Penny Stevens (violin, lead vocals), Les Woods (guitar, lead vocals) and Graham Dale (percussion, keyboards, wind instruments and vocals) is augmented by several additional musicians, along with instrumentation including bass, bouzouki, drums, saxophone and cello. Their four previous albums have shown a continuous progression with increasingly ambitious arrangements and subject matter, ranging from historical tales and world music, through mystical themes to pirate songs! Nearly all of their songs are self-penned, with instrumental and lyrical quirkiness to the fore. ‘In the Park’ takes this further, starting with one of the pirate songs, which is a rousing track with full band arrangement. One unusual track is ‘Grimes Times’, a jazzy pop tune featuring fine saxophone work from Graham. For me, the standout track is ‘Dancing With Annabel’, which moves through several changes from the dreamy start, the percussive Middle Eastern central section, then back to the main theme. The Middle Eastern feel is also featured in their reworking of their own track, ‘The Turning of my Days’, the title track of their second CD. Overall, an excellent and varied album. I thought this may be their ‘Sergeant Pepper’ but, on reflection, I think I will settle for it being their ‘Revolver’, because I expect that there are greater things, still to come.

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Words from the Mayor Hello everyone. Yet more rain and one consequence has been the rapid growth of the grass and weeds in the town. I recently armed myself with a grass strimmer and started attacking the “overgrown meadow” on the Elsea Park roundabout, and getting soaked to the backbone in yet another downpour. With no guarantees from Lincolnshire County Council’s Highways Department, that the roundabouts around Bourne, (and one or two other “grot spots”) would be cut before the “East Midlands in Bloom” judging on Thursday July 14th, action had to be taken! A big thank you to Alan and David for continuing with this assault on the grass, besides keeping the cemetery in good order, in very challenging conditions. Budget constraints and the usual “apathy” towards the south of the county pose a threat. I, for one, am not prepared to see “wonderful old Bourne” become a forgotten meadow land! One month in, and my wife Fiona and I have attended Civic Services for the new Mayors of Market Deeping, Melton Mowbray and Louth, and are keen to represent Bourne in a good and positive way. We have also attended and opened Summer Garden Fetes at The Cedars Care Home, (thanks Jill), and the Bourne Abbey Primary Academy. Thank you to Head teacher Sarah Moore, Jill Bates and all the other staff, the pupils and an army of

Councillor Colin Pattison helpers for making us so welcome. The Classic Car and Bike Show/ Carnival was a fabulous success. Well done to the Bourne Events Team, given the dreadful weather leading up to the day. The weather though, clearly “played into the town’s hands”, by having to spread the event around Bourne. Serious food for thought next year, guys? Can it really return to the field at the back of the Wellhead? The town was buzzing; we met people from all over the country who had come to Bourne for the day, as the popularity of this event grows and the word spreads. I don’t think that we have seen that many people on Bourne’s streets since the second BRM Day. Over the course of the same weekend, the Friends of the Butterfield Centre opened up their gardens to raise funds for a much-needed replacement minibus, for their day patients. A staggering £3,500 has now been raised! Well done to all of those involved! I also announced that, as Mayor for the coming year, I have chosen to nominate the Butterfield Centre, as one of my charities. More on this, and my other chosen charities, next month. Take care, one and all.

DYKE SCARECROW FESTIVAL: 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016 | 11AM-4PM COME AND MEET OUR NEW VILLAGE RESIDENTS!

Scarecrows on display all weekend at front gates, door steps, over hedges & climbing walls JOIN OUR SCARECROW TRAIL AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE TO WIN A PRIZE. Great fun for all the family. Classic Cars, Arts & Crafts, Refreshments, Agricultural Displays, Motorised Car & Boats, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting & so much more… Prizes courtesy of The Wishing Well, Prize giving Sun 11th Sept at 12pm, Dyke Village Hall For more details on the festival and how to enter the scarecrow competition, see dykevillagehall.org.uk

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“Silver Lining” for the Bourne Classic Car and Bike Show CARNIVAL

Rarely has the old proverb, “Every cloud has a silver lining” been as relevant as it was in Bourne during the middle of June this year. Torrential storms followed earlier downpours, streets and houses became inundated, the Beer Festival week-end took a hammering and, as Sunday June 19th approached, all eyes were focused on the weather forecast and the likelihood of rain, yet again! Well, as the hundreds of spectators who thronged into the town from destinations far and wide, will happily testify, this turned out to be one truly magnificent day for everyone concerned. The sun shone almost without a break, the cars and bikes were proudly aligned along the pedestrianised section of West Street and the yard

adjacent to Fovia’s premises. This whole area, including Crown Walk, and extending through the South Street car park and down to the Red Hall, became one huge gathering place, with musical accompaniment and refreshment outlets galore. We certainly had the clouds beforehand, but the “silver lining” appeared with a vengeance on this most memorable of Father’s Days. The Bourne Events Team express their thanks to all of the main sponsors and businesses whose contributions ensured that the Carnival went ahead, regardless of the weather. Thanks also, to the many exhibitors, performers and everyone who attended or helped in any way, and finally to Bourne United Charities for allowing the Wellhead Field to be used. Roll on, 2017!

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| Motoring - monthly advice from Tom Ingram

“News from the Street” A BIG TOM welcome to all readers enjoying this lovely weather in Bourne, Deeping and surrounding areas. How good is it to feel some welcome sunshine? As the holiday season comes into full swing, I am pleased to say that I bring some good news regarding my goal of introducing “Under-17 driving experience sessions” in 2016. I very much hope to be able to provide some firm details of a fabulous new opportunity for our local youngsters, and would like to think that, by the time this magazine gets to your doors, there will be exciting news on the BIG TOM website www.BIGTOM.org.uk In the meantime, things continue to evolve, as the U.K. has a new Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling. New legislation (relating to road safety measures and driving tests, for example) is already in the pipeline. My personal campaign, relating to speed check signs for our local community, continues to fall upon deaf ears. Despite the

assurances given in this magazine a long time ago from the previous Mayor, that they would be introduced imminently in Bourne, they are still absent from our town. Dozens upon dozens of other Parish Councils across Lincolnshire have followed the advice from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, and invested in this key road safety initiative. I would urge any readers who continue to be concerned about excessive speeding in Bourne to e-mail the MP representing Bourne, Nick Boles, on nick.boles. mp@parliament.uk , as it seems that Bourne Parish Council continues to drag its feet on the subject of road safety. I wish you all safe and happy journeys over these balmy summer days – as ever, do watch out for motorbikes, who also like to make the most of these long fair-weather days. Many of our youngsters from schools in Bourne and Deeping are off now, so the roads tend to naturally get busier with more hazards from cyclists and pedestrians. Please take care everyone!

Tom Ingram is the owner of BIG TOM Driving School Five-Day Intensive Driving Courses in Bourne, Peterborough, Grantham, Stamford, Spalding, Boston and Lincoln Telephone: 0800 689 4174 August 2016 | D I S C O V E R I N G

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