Discovering Bourne issue 076, December 2017

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Inside this issue The West Street Centre Pop-ups hit Bourne! pages 12-13

Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre Saturday 2nd December

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Victorian Christmas magic page 73

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Introduction

Welcome to Your December Issue.

A very warm welcome to this, our last edition of 2017. December is a time for both reflection on what’s gone and anticipation for what’s round the corner of the new year. We can think about what we’ve achieved; those places we’ve visited and new people who may have come into our lives; others who we’ll see no more, but whose memory will remain strong. I prefer to look forward, though, and those new year resolutions are already in the planning stage!

In the meantime, on behalf of all of the team here, my sincere thanks go out to everyone who has helped us in any way this year, especially our advertisers and contributors, with their regular features, wonderful advice and suggestions.

All the very best to you all for Christmas and for 2018 – good luck, but most importantly, good health!

Claire x

Another Christmas fast approaching and the big switch-on of Bourne’s Christmas lights on December 2nd nearly here. Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre promises to be bigger and better than ever and we hope that you will be able to enter the £100 Novelty Hunt Competition, and enter into the true Christmas spirit.

Our team of contributors continue to ensure that your favourite magazine is full of interesting features, advice and information to make your lead-up to Christmas as enjoyable as possible.

And, as 2017 disappears over the horizon, I’ll share one of my favourite one-liners of this year, this from the Irish comedian, Jimeoin: “I’m rubbish with names. It’s not my fault, it’s a condition. There’s a name for it...”

Enjoy the read, and all the very best for 2018.

John

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Inside

Bourne Highlights

8................ Making memories with

Burrilliant Creations

10.............. Hand Craft Barns feature 12/13....... The West Street Centre

– Pop-ups hit Bourne!

14.............. Santa’s Sleigh Route 16.............. Community Matters 20............. Words from the Mayor 28............. Health Issues – Renu 38............. Travel – Destinations for “pre-schoolies.”

39/42 .... Competition to win £100

– Christmas Novelty Hunt

44............. Legal Corner – Who to Trust?

48............. Your Finances – Retirement income 50............. The Technology Site – Novabench 54............. Consumer Advice 58 ............ Pets and Vets

– Christmas Safety Advice

60............. Petorama Petfoods – One year on 64/67..... Events and Gigs Guide 68/69..... The Season’s Pantomimes 70/71...... Christmas Church Services Schedules 72 ............ The Puzzle Page

– Bumper Xmas Special

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Discovering … Victorian Christmas Magic

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Police Patrol – Community Speed Watch

75 ............ Spotlight on Clubs

– Bourne Worth It W.I.

76 ............ Motoring Column

– Stay Safe over Christmas

77/84.... Classified Businesses Directory With thanks to:

Taff Lovesey, Rex Needle, Paul Ross, Eileen Le Voi, Clare Lockett, Wayne Smith, Philip Hakim, Paul Fellows, Philip Bell, Sgt. Rachel Blackwell, Double and Megson, Claire Saunders, Christine Beardwood, Patrick Hunt

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

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Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre What has become in recent years a firmly established pre-Christmas extravaganza will be held on Saturday December 2nd, as the centre of town plays host to Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre. Once again, the Bourne Events Team are both excited and proud to be able to create such a wonderful opportunity for families, budding musicians and dancers, stall holders and established shopkeepers, to all come together on this very special day and, with the Christmas lights switch-on, herald the beginning of the festive season.

The Bourne Events Team “So who puts all of this in place?” you might wonder.

Well, it’s the same energetic group of people who saw Bourne’s Classic Car Show threatened with closure a few years ago and refused to let the town suffer with its demise. The fabulous success of the past two “Classic Car and Bike Carnivals” is testament to the Bourne Events Team’s determination and organisational expertise.

The Events Team comprises seven volunteers who give their time without question, to ensure that their town has large-scale events, of which all of its residents can feel proud. Take a well-deserved round of applause: Joanne Dolby, Paul and Judi Fellows, Graham Halbert, Paul Hind, Peter Ledger, Claire Saberton and Andy Willis!

Fabulous Attractions Town centre streets will become pedestrianised, and both Abbey Road and North Street will have

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Food Stalls and Fairground Rides, along with a Giant Scalextric Track, whilst the collection of Craft and Charity Stalls along West Street will also serve to attract the milling crowds. Once again, the huge stage in the Market Place will be a focal point, with dancing and musical performances to impress one and all.

Wake House, on North Street, will be where Santa and his industrious little elves will be based, so make sure that a visit to Santa’s Grotto is high on your “must do” list! This year, the elves have provided all sorts of crafting activities whilst you’re in Wake House, Ho, Ho, Hoping that you’ll all enjoy yourselves while you’re there! There will be stalls here too.

The Town Hall will be open from 11.30am for live music, mulled wine and mince pies. With local artists proudly displaying a range of their work, and, to add even more of the Christmas flavour, don’t forget to call in at the nearby Methodist Church, where their annual collection of superbly decorated Christmas trees will be on display.

The Party Princess will make an appearance throughout the day, whilst at 4.30pm, the Christmas lights will be switched on, followed by music on the stage until 6pm.

The Bourne Events Team wish to thank everyone who has helped them, in whatever way, to make this fabulous day possible, and hope that you all enjoy yourselves and have a truly magical time.

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Making memories with Burrilliant Creations Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences, but there is a way of keeping them close after they’ve passed on.

Following the tragic passing of Dr Raj Patel, a highly esteemed figure in the Bourne community, his wife Ranna has found a ‘Burrilliant’ way of keeping his memory alive.

Kathryn Burr, founder of ‘Burrilliant Creations’, creates Memory Cushions. Made from a special piece of a loved one’s clothing to commemorate them, these are a wonderful alternative to giving or hiding away a favourite item that they used to wear.

Ranna shares her thoughts on this special enterprise: “My anguish at losing Raj was immense, but when I heard about the Memory Cushion commissions Kathryn receives through her sewing business, this led to an amazing way to keep my memories of Raj near. Raj always wore beautiful silk ties and, as each one holds a special memory, I couldn’t bear to part with them, so I requested my Memory Cushions to be made from these. Kathryn was the only one with the compassion and talent to help me commemorate Raj in such a perfect manner.”

Discussing her commission from Ranna, Kathryn Burr explains: “Dr Raj Patel was a fantastic doctor and family friend, having worked at the Bourne Galletly Practice with my Dad, (retired G.P. Dr Colin Burr), for many years. As Ranna remains dear to us, it was wonderful that she requested me to make something so special for her in memory of Raj. We collated the ties into complementary colour sets, and created decorative designs in a variety of styles. It was such 8

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a pleasure to make these for Ranna, and a wonderful way to pay homage to a fantastic doctor and family friend who passed away too soon. The joy these cushions have given Ranna is what makes this request so special.”

Ranna concludes: “These cushions have helped me take a huge step forward in managing my grief, and enabled me to embrace the wonderful memories of my dearest husband.

These are wonderful reminders of the happy times in our lives, and will help me cherish the many joyful occasions Raj wore those beautiful silk ties.

“These Memory Cushions have given me and my family beautiful heirlooms which will keep his memory alive for generations to come.”

If you may be interested in commemorating a loved one with a Memory Cushion, contact Kathryn Burr via: www.burrilliant.strikingly.com

Burrilliant Creations produces bespoke hand-made products and gifts; from Memory Cushions and also toys to home furnishings, fabric goods and tailored clothing.

With a degree in BA Art & Design, Burrilliant recognises the importance of producing beautiful and quality products, which are decorative, yet functional.

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Hand Craft Barns

- For that Special Christmas Gift It is two months since Chris Delderfield had a derelict barn in her Hanthorpe garden converted into Hand Craft Barns. Chris now runs a superbly different little shop, offering a wide range of costume jewellery (all handmade by Chris herself ), as well as cards, luxury soaps and shower gels, chocolates, jams and chutneys, ornaments and more.

She has been adding to her product line all the time, sourcing handmade items that are just that bit different, and many of them bearing the “Fair trade” cachet.

Now with Christmas only a few twinkles away, her merchandise has more of a festive feel than ever, with handmade biscuit flavours such as Mince Pie Shorties, Christmas Pudding Shorties and Orange and Lemon St.Clements. She has also made them into a variety of attractive gift packs, for that special Christmas gift.

The costume jewellery that Chris offers can be made to match any outfit, whether for your Christmas parties or for any other special occasion. If you’re looking for a bespoke item, then just pop in and discuss your ideas with Chris herself.

She is also very keen for the public to make the most of the wonderful stock that she has been gathering since her opening, so why not use the last weekend before Christmas for those last minute purchases? (Better still, get there before then, while stocks last!)

Chris is planning to hold various craft classes in the new year, depending on demand. If you’d like to learn how to make individual pieces of jewellery or have a go at a range of different personalised gifts, then please get in touch.

The Barn Shop will be open at weekends from 10am – 4pm or by appointment at any other time. She will be pleased to welcome you, so why not pop in to see what is on offer?

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The West Street Centre – The Pop-ups Hit Bourne!

November 1st 2017 saw a new phenomenon, when Emanay Peters, owner of the popular Petorama Petfoods Ltd on West Street, opened up a section of her building to the first “pop-ups” on the streets of Bourne. Realising that her huge premises were more than adequate for her thriving business, and with the desire to provide the people of her town with a wider range of shopping options, Emanay has established ten small, but perfectly formed, retail spaces, from which the following entrepreneurs can trade.

Just walk through, past the bulging shelves of pet food supplies and accessories, and soon you will be in “browsing heaven”, as each one of these pop-ups presents you with a fascinating array of interesting and very appealing items.

Bourne Sports Cabin Local man, Tim Lister, brings his love of running and cycling to the community in the form of this retail outlet. A range of sporting shirts, shorts and gloves are on offer, alongside cycling accessories such as inner tubes, lights, locks, helmets and lubricants. Books, drinks bottles and mugs add to the variety.

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Paws for Thought It’s no wonder that in a place so “pet-centric” as this, there should be someone providing something geared to all pet lovers, and this is just what Jane Lees has managed to achieve. She has a range of greetings cards, fridge magnets, tins and trinket boxes, all with pet lovers in mind. There is an impressive display of cat and dog ornaments, some of which are rare and very collectable, and there will be regular up-dating of the stock.

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Dapper Doorsteps If you’re looking for something rather unusual, something which will do its job effectively and something which is bound to become a talking point amongst your guests, then look no further than Reg and Sheila’s “Dapper Doorstops”. Hand crafted and coming in a range of bright and cheerful colours, these creations appear in the solid form of cats, ponies, dogs and cockerels. forgetting, of course, the stocks of bait necessary to encourage the little blighters to find their way into those same keep nets!

The Crochet Café Welcome to the home of originally crafted crochet.

Elizabeth Watkins has compiled an array of colourful and charming toys, teddies, owls and ponies – all designed and crafted by hand. Show the special one in your life just how much you care by choosing something really original and well-produced like these items on display.

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Bits and Pieces If, like me, you love to rummage through stacks of old merchandise in search of that something really special, then Lana’s collection of pre-loved items is for you. Here are stained glass pieces, pots and plates, amongst a range of picture frames and ornaments. There is also a miscellany of new knickknacks. Good luck hunting!

F.C.S. Fishing Supplies The angling fraternity of Bourne and the surrounding area will no longer feel the need to have to travel miles for their accessories or fishing bait.

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Jody Sayer has taken an original and unusual idea and brought it to the buying public, with her personalised frames and prints. Some contain mottos and life-affirming sentiments, whilst others aim to bring a smile to the customer’s face – an ideal stopping-off point when looking for that unusual stocking filler for Christmas.

Yvonne’s Country Corner In what is still essentially a rural area, there will always be a place for merchandise which has that “country life” link, and that is just what Yvonne has tapped into here with her beautiful display.

Quality handmade items such as cushions and napkins, sit next to table mats and tote bags, and all with that wonderful bucolic feel, as images of pheasants are very much in evidence.

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Santa’s Sleigh Route 2017 1 Fri Elsea Park Estate (East): START Quayside W & E, Tilia Way, Leytonstone Lane, Water Lane, Elsea Park Way, Tilia Way, back to Water Lane, Springbank Drv, The Pollards, Water Lily Way, Coltsfoot Drive, Cornflower Way, Buttercup Drv, Marigold Ave, to Russell Way, Epsom Way, Goodwood Dv, all areas off and back to Russell Way, Speedwell Drv, Buttercup Drv, Campion Way, Daisy Ct, Cowslip Crt, Coppice Way, Buttercup Drv, Poppy Pl, Buttercup Drv, Iris Gardens, Bluebell Way, Heartsease Way, Aykroft, Pond Ln, Cross Ln, rest of Aykroft.

4 Mon Elsea Park Estate (West): Oak Spring Gardens est,

(CO-OP 1st), START 2nd r’bout: The Gables to Chepstow Dr, Newbury Cres, Badger Lane, Setts Green, Brock Cres, The Gables to r’bout, Greenacres Rd, turn round, The Ridings, and all areas beyond, Great Leighs etc.

5 Tue South Road: START Old hospital site estate, Holloway Avenue etc, Eagle Rd, Kestrel Drv, Hawk Cres, Tennyson Dr. etc, Austerby, St Pauls Gdns, Austerby Close, Southfields, Coggles Causeway.

6 Wed Swallow Hill: START at top of hill, Northorpe Lane, all Northorpe.

7 Thu Thurlby: START at the Green, Crown Lane, Tudor Cl, Chapel

St, The Croft, Galletly Close, & all North Road to end.

12 Tue Beech Avenue: START Fir Av, Woodlands Av, Poplar Cr, Oak Cr. Rowan Wy, Sharpes Cl, Cedar Dr, Ash Drove, Bramley Cl, Orchard Cl, Stanley St, Laburnum Cl, Carholme Cl.

13 Wed West Road: START at Pyramid Club, Kesteven Way etc, Bourne Heights est. (r’bout), Westwood Dv, Harvey Cl, Cecil Cl, Ostler Dr, remaining Harvey Cl, Churchill Ave, Manor Lane.

14 Thu Bourne NE: START Brooklands Way Est, Manning Rd, Hereward St, Norman Mews, Meadowgate, George St, Harrington St, Baldwin Gv, rest of Harrington St, Ancaster Rd, Recreation Rd, Alexandra Terr, Stroud Cl, Queens Rd, Edinburgh Cres. (north), Kingsway.

15 Fri Morton West: START at Church, High Street, all estates including Hanthorpe.

16 Sat Tesco’s Supermarket: 9am to 4pm

18 Mon Bourne NW: START Beaufort Drive, Broadlands Ave (Top), Rochester Cl, Foxley Ct, Berkeley Dr, Stretham Way, Broadlands Ave, Waterside Cl, Broadway Cl, Lodge Rd, Home Cl, Larch Cl, Hawthorn Rd, Willow Dr, Holly Dr, Wisteria Wy, Hazelwood Drive, Lilac Cl.

Lane, The Pingles, Beck Way, The Kippings, Lawrance Way, Viking Way, High Street from Chapel, Church Road.

19 Tue Morton East: START Waterloo Drv, Picadilly Way, Paddington

Wendover Mews, Silverstone Rd, Wakes Close, Delaine Close, Cherryholt Rd, Eastgate, Willoughby Rd, Dorchester/Grosvenor Ave Estate, Drummond Rd, Heathcote Rd, Abbots Close.

20 Wed Mill Drove: West, START Northfields, all Stephenson Way est. from N.Rd, Northfields, Mill Drove East, Rangoon Wy, Wingate Wy, Mountbatten Wy, Arnhem Way, Pegasus Grove.

8 Fri Abbey Road: START at Day’s, Victoria Pl, Coggles Causeway,

9 Sat Sainsbury’s Supermarket: 9am to 4pm 11 Mon North Road etc: START Bus Station, St. Gilberts Rd, Thyme

Ave, Tarragon Way, Rosemary Gdns, Burghley Ct, Exeter St, Burghley Street, Woodview, Marquess Court, North Rd, Maple Gdns, Gladstone

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Way, Old Station Yard, Station Rd, Rosehip Rd, Bakers Way, Needham Rd, East Ln. to top, Haconby Lane, to Church.

21 Thu Saxon Way: START St.Gilberts Rd from Ermine Close, Akeman Close, Dere Cl, Stone Cl, Saxon Way, Watling, Viking, Torfrida, Mercia Gdns, Edwin Gdns, Leofric Ave, Kingsley Ave, Godiva Cres, Westbourne Park, Pinewood Close.

1. Please be aware of traffic when visiting Santa and approach the sleigh from the kerb side only, your families’ safety is all of our priority.

2. Santa will cover all areas of Bourne but cannot visit all roads.

3. It is also physically impossible for Santa to stop outside all houses; he has a large area to cover and limited time to achieve this each night, between 6 and 9pm only. Your consideration to this is immensely appreciated, thank you.

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Christmas is coming to The Broadway!

Christmas is coming, and Christmas in Peterborough wouldn’t be complete without “Christmas Magic”, at The Broadway for one night only on Sunday December 17th.

Now in its seventh successful year, the ever-popular Christmas extravaganza has become an established high point of the festive season in Peterborough, selling out venues across the city, including Peterborough Cathedral, Kingsgate auditorium, and The Broadway, where the event has been based since 2013.

Featuring all your festive favourites and more, including Walking in the Air, Driving Home for Christmas, Little St Nick, Silent Night, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas and many more - as well as some speciallycommissioned new arrangements - there will be something for everyone, young and old, so bring the family and get your Christmas off to a flying start!

Directed by William Prideaux, hosted by Jane Smith, and featuring a full symphony orchestra, “Christmas Magic” will showcase performances by the city’s award-winning choirs, (Peterborough Male Voice Choir, Peterborough Voices and Peterborough Youth Choir), as well as orchestral classics, such as Christmas Overture and Sleigh Ride from special guests, Peterborough Festival Orchestra.

So, when you’ve finished the shopping, the tree, baubles and bangles are up, and the mistletoe’s hanging from the door, there’s only one thing left to do – celebrate the magic of Christmas with “Christmas Magic”, Peterborough’s biggest Christmas celebration!

“Christmas Magic” will be at The Broadway at 7.30pm on Sunday December 17th. Tickets from £16 available from Peterborough Visitor Information Centre, by phone on 0333 666 3366 or at www.peterboroughsings.org.uk

Art Exhibition at Bourne Town Hall On December 2nd and 3rd, Bourne Town Hall will once again open its doors to the public. The Saturday sees the annual Bourne Magical Christmas Fair and lights switch-on when, downstairs at the Town Hall, there will be mulled wine, mince pies and music throughout the day, 16

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from local musicians and singers.

Upstairs, meanwhile, local artists will be exhibiting and selling their work.

On the Sunday, the Art Exhibition will be open from 11am -4pm.

and for you to own some original artworks. There will be a variety of styles, from illustrations, paper-cut art to watercolours – hopefully, something to suit all tastes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for local artists to showcase their work,

Please come along and support the Town Hall project.

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Words from the Mayor Councillor Paul Fellows

One question I’m asked quite frequently is, ‘Are you enjoying being Mayor?’ and, specifically, I was asked by my granddaughter, ‘Why do you always talk to people?’ a question which had more to do with my personality rather than any job description!

My answer to the first question is always, “Yes, what’s not to enjoy?” In the last few weeks, Judi and I were honoured to open Bourne Abbey School’s amazing firework display.

Huge thanks and congratulations to all involved. Even the little boy, with the frozen eyelids, who asked about the display: ‘Is it starting yet?’ was well impressed when it did start. That particular day ended with us watching LDC performing ‘Lost in Wonderland’ at the Corn Exchange.

This brilliant hip hop show underlines the fantastically talented young people we have in Bourne. Well done Lauren Willis and all who took part.

We were present when a very special trophy, made from a steering wheel used by Graham Hill, was presented to Bourne Civic Society. As well as this, we have been fortunate to represent Bourne at Stamford’s Civic Dinner, and the opening of Market Deeping’s Garden of Remembrance.

Remembrance Sunday always makes me feel both humble and proud by degrees. Marking the sacrifices made by every one of our families in some form or other is humbling, in the way Remembrance Sunday really does touch us all. The response we all make as a community,

just by being there, makes me proud of our town and proud to be Mayor.

The answer to my granddaughter’s question is, ‘I just like talking to people, but being Mayor gives me an official excuse’. As Mayor, it’s heart-warming when people go out of their way to smile and say hello. The boy with the frozen eyelids at the firework display actually thought I could make the display happen more quickly and was suitably impressed when they started only five minutes later, even though that wasn’t down to my intervention.

As we approach this time of celebration, let’s all use the season as an official excuse to go out of our way to smile and say hello to each other.

Christmas still holds the magic for me that it did when I was small, and I know the same is true for many people.

Judi and I wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas with hope for a great New Year.

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t’s the time of year for eating extra chocolates and mince pies, and drinking more alcohol, so it’s no surprise that we often stagger into the new year with a tighter waist band. The average person can consume 6000-7000 calories on Christmas Day alone! That doesn’t include the parties leading up to Christmas or Boxing Day or New Year…it is just on Christmas Day!!! Just think …7000 calories is about 1kg of weight!

Whilst we often think that we will “work it off” in January, burning off the extra Christmas calories is an Olympic task and would take more than 2,000 laps of the velodrome!

In fact, it would take Victoria Pendleton 2,177 laps at the Olympic Velodrome to shift all 7000 calories. Meanwhile, cycling hero Sir Bradley Wiggins would have to ride 41 miles, the distance from London to Southend, to burn off the 1,500 calories found in an average Christmas dinner alone.

BREAKDOWN OF 6,000 CHRISTMAS CALORIES Breakfast Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel – 210 calories Starter Prawn cocktail – 200 calories Main Christmas dinner – 1,500 calories Seconds – 500 calories

Dessert Christmas pudding – 335 calories Yule log – 250 calories Nibbles 5 Sausage rolls – 250 calories A slice of brie – 200 calories 50g helping of Quality Street – 240 calories 5 pigs in blankets – 400 calories 5 cocktail sausages – 150 calories Chocolate orange – 230 calories Crisps - 150 calories Drinks 1 bottle Champagne – 600 2 bottles of beer – 300 Large glass of red wine – 500 But don’t despair! The problem is not what you do between Christmas and the New Year, it’s what you do between New Year and Christmas that counts!

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Relax, Refresh and Recharge this Christmas Christmas is meant to be a time of togetherness, with family, fun, joy and selfless thought towards others. However, Christmas can sometimes just seem like one of life’s major stresses.

What makes Christmas stressful?

First, there’s the preparation, the shopping in frenzied, crowded stores, people pushing and shoving and you worrying whether so and so will like the present you’ve bought them. Then there’s the cooking and organizing and, of course, the financial strain that the extra cost of Christmas entails.

Pressure can come from other angles too, such as trying to stick to that healthy eating regime, social anxiety, or keeping phobias, depression or even anger at bay at Christmas. Alcohol isn’t helpful either, destroying the happy chemical in our brain, leaving us more susceptible to stress, anxiety, anger and depression.

Survive the festive season using relaxing hypnosis What is stress?

Stress is a feeling we get when we feel under too much pressure, whether that comes from outside sources or from ourselves. A small amount of stress can actually be useful, as it prompts us into action. When it builds up, however, it can lead to physical and psychological problems, including anxiety, high blood pressure, insomnia, headaches and even depression. We can become stressed by anything that seems to exceed our ability to cope, and causes stress hormone levels to rise in our bloodstream.

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more relaxed during the holiday season and actually enjoying Christmas.

The body’s stress response, (commonly known as the ‘fight or flight response’), triggers a set of symptoms within the body, including a rapid heartbeat, an adrenaline rush and shallow breathing. To counteract this, hypnotherapy aims to trigger the body’s relaxation response, which tells the body that it’s OK to relax, before altering thought patterns surrounding stressful situations.

“Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy” is a fantastic way to help to empty ourselves of stress and to be more at peace with the world around us. Hypnotherapy is well known in successfully helping people to stop smoking in one simple session, but it can also be used to help in other, tremendously positive ways, from losing weight, depression, phobias, OCD, IBS, PTSD, childbirth/ children, addictions, hypertension, needle phobia, improving confidence and sleep through to easing stress/anxiety to promote relaxation and much more.

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The Best Destinations to Take Pre-school Clare Lockett Children, Outside of School Holidays Travel Counsellor If you have a baby or toddler not yet of school age, then taking them on a break during May, June and September will ensure competitive holiday prices and a reduction in the number of tourists once you get there. Short flights and plenty of interesting sights to explore, yet stay safe, are at the top of the list when it comes to child-friendly getaways, so take a look at our favourite fly-and-flop destinations, which I’m sure your babies and tots will adore.

Port de Sóller, Majorca, Spain This traditional Majorcan village situated on the west coast, next to an arrestingly beautiful horseshoe harbour, provides pampered luxury for both yourself and your children. This sophisticated holiday destination is lined by an inviting sandy beach for children to play, while the pedestrianised promenade offers a child-friendly environment in which to escape the intensity of the midday sun while enjoying an array of cafes, restaurants and shops.

Isola d’Elba, Tuscany, Italy Tuscany’s Elban beaches provide travellers with every imaginable beach type, with your atypical golden sanded coastlines interspersed with rocky shores and well-equipped resorts. These sands are more inviting than ever during the off-peak months, when the holiday crowds have long since dispersed, and you are free to explore the immaculate wonder of the Tuscan coasts.

Cable car rides, informal restaurants, and a range of family accommodation options make this a great choice for an out-of-season beach escape with the little ones.

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on the island. Moreover, the beach is highly accessible by ramp with a buggy, and hatching turtles can sometimes be seen in early September, scurrying to the safety of the water. Discerning local accommodation choices for visiting the beach include Diana Palace Hotel just twenty minutes’ drive away, where a kids’ pool is part of a host of family-friendly amenities.

Patara, Turkey When taking children closer to school age on holiday, Patara represents a more adventurous, yet hugely rewarding, option for more seasoned young fliers. Gently layered white sand can be found within the country’s largest beach on this south-west stretch, with children particularly enjoying the warm shallow waters and the banks of sand dunes creating endless fun and timeless memories. Away from the beach, bustling local markets and secluded mountain villages provide a distinctly cultural aspect to your trip.

Ile de Ré, France Creating a myriad of fond memories, a trip to France’s Ile de Ré includes beaches with pools at low tide for children to play in and surf-friendly waves for keen surfer parents. Local markets are available to stock up on snacks for a beach picnic and any required baby changing items, while balmy evenings can be spent strolling along the coastline and enjoying a local ice cream, and perhaps something a little stronger for mum and dad.

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Legal Corner

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number of clients in recent weeks have sought our advice on ‘Probate Trusts’ or ‘Protection Trusts’, presumably as someone has attempted to sell these products to them.

We are seeing a growing trend whereby a salesperson will offer a free initial legal consultation, often even in your own home.

This special offer will be available for a short period and will sound too good to be missed.

We would not necessarily say that this is a scam, but our clients are right to be wary. If you do decide to take up the offer, then we would strongly suggest that a solicitor, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, reviews the paperwork before you commit yourself. Trusts, when properly used, can be beneficial in certain circumstances, but advice should first be sought from a specialist.

The terms ‘Probate Trusts’ and ‘Protection Trusts’ are artificial creations with promises to protect against care home fees or probate costs. Normally, it involves creating a trust and transferring your main home into the names of the trustees, who then hold the property on behalf of the beneficiaries of the trust. Some of the fees we have seen quoted by the salesperson run into thousands of pounds!

In reality, ‘Probate Trusts’ can be of little or no benefit. A Grant of Probate (or likewise) is more than often required in any event following death, regardless of whether the main home still belongs to the deceased or has been placed in a trust, and the cost of obtaining probate is not as expensive as you may think.

For ‘Protection Trusts’ used to allegedly reduce care home fees, if this involves placing your main home into trust and you continue to reside in the home, the full value of the home can still be taken into account when the local authority make any care funding assessment. This is because the local authority may succeed in claiming that you deliberately deprived yourself of the asset to avoid or reduce the cost of funding for your own care.

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The Potting Shed Not much to do this month in the allotment, especially if you have “put it to bed” for the winter months. Now is a good time to clean tools, seed trays, pots and other equipment, as it will help prevent any diseases carrying over to infect next year’s seedlings. Also, why not give the shed a good tidy out and clean?

Some jobs that you can do are:● If you intend to grow peas or beans next year, dig in plenty of organic matter as they require nutrient rich soil. ● Lift the last of your carrots, turnips and beetroot, and put a mulch of straw around parsnips to prevent them being frozen in to the ground. ● Continue topping up compost and leaf mould bins. ● With vegetable beds empty, it is now a good time to put well-rotted manure on the soil. ● As long as the soil is not frozen you can continue winter digging. ● Earth up Brussels sprouts stems to keep them secure from strong winds and remove any brown or yellow leaves.

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● Make sure your winter brassicas are netted to prevent pigeons eating them. ● Sow some broad beans in a sheltered spot; as they are early, they should be free from the dreaded blackfly. ● Keep picking leeks and parsnips but if the weather is very wet, check that the leeks are not getting waterlogged and rotting. ● Bare-rooted fruit trees can still be planted if the soil is suitable – not frozen or water logged.

When you have gathered the fruits of your labour, and usually there is far more than you can possibly eat, storing them carefully will mean that you will have home-grown veg for a few more weeks. Make sure that vegetables are stored in a cool dry and, if possible, dark, frost-free place away from vermin. To store carrots and parsnips, spread a layer of sand in the bottom of a wooden box, lay the roots on top (make sure they are not touching) and then cover them with another layer of sand. The sand should not be dry but just moist enough to stop the vegetables from drying out.

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henever you start thinking about retirement planning, it is worth beginning by working out how much income you are likely to need. Few people need as much income in retirement as they did when they were working; the mortgage might be paid off, children are likely to have left home, and your general expenses may have fallen. Nevertheless, the anticipation of increased leisure time might spur you to make ambitious plans for travel or family; these expectations have to be considered if you are to set realistic targets.

Once you have calculated how much money you will need in retirement, you can then work out where it will come from. For example, the flat-rate, single-tier state pension is £159.55 per week (for 2017/18); you may have money coming in from Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs); rental income from a second property, or even paid employment.

Having made your plans, you should have a clearer idea of the income you will need to generate from your pension savings. You might already have started to save through a workplace or personal pension scheme. It is likely you will need to continue to build them over your remaining working years. Just to give you an idea, a pension fund valued at £100,000 will buy a 65-year-old an annual income of less than £5,200, with no built-in guarantees. If you wish to retire earlier than that, the cost will be even higher. The amount you need to save could, therefore, be considerable.

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Ultimately, your ISA choices should not only reflect your goals, but also sit comfortably within your wider portfolio.

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raditionally, good PC benchmark (and test) programs have been chargeable products, but Novabench provides a free, quick and easy-to-run set of tests that will check out your system and give you a performance figure that can be compared to other systems.

powerful your graphics card is and its 3D capabilities. anything happening; it takes a few minutes, but eventually you should receive the completed screen.

Click on Start and then Finish to open Novabench.

Personally, I don’t think there is a lot of value in many of these comparisons, as there are many factors that can affect the results, but as a tool for exercising your PC as a basic system test, benchmarking programs are useful.

Go to https://novabench.com/ download to download the program.

Wait for the file to fully download and then open it and click on the INSTALL button to install the software onto your PC. The Novabench software will now install. Don’t panic if you don’t see

When open, the easiest way to use the benchmark is to simply click on Start Tests. This will run through a suite of system tests that will exercise your system and calculate a performance benchmark number.

Before doing this though, I would suggest closing all open programs and to leave Novabench as the only program running.

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he countdown to Christmas is upon us, the season of goodwill and joy to everyone! With all the hustle and bustle, shops being rammed to the rafters, as everyone rushes out to buy last-minute gifts for loved ones at home. It is true that the housing market can slow down in December, as our focus goes elsewhere.

But, with us all spending more time in our homes, it really gives us time to not only appreciate what we do have but potentially what we can move on to.

January is historically a very busy time for us estate agents and a great time to put your property on the market and get moved, with the “New Year, new me� mentality. But, be aware that many other homeowners have that very same idea and lots of competition could

see you not get the attention you deserve. So our advice would be to get ahead of the market, contact us today and get sold BEFORE the competition. We will be the agent to make your Christmas and New Year special with our exceptional customer service and high-quality marketing materials putting you ahead of the pack.

We are also supporting the Bourne Christmas Market this year on Saturday December 2nd. So come on down and see your local award-winning estate agents. We will be on hand to give advice on all things property and dish out some mince pies. Everyone at Newton Fallowell would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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s Christmas is upon us again, it’s good to be reminded of the potential hazards for your pets at this time of year.

to cause kidney failure and usually will result in the death of the cat, so please clear up any spillages immediately.

Onions, fruit cakes, mince pies, blue cheese and chocolate are all toxic to your dogs, and be careful with those turkey bones too! Bones can cause choking, constipation, blockages and can damage your dog’s guts. Grapes and their dried products (currants, sultanas and raisins) are toxic to dogs. Ingestion of even a small quantity can cause severe kidney failure.

Alcohol can have a similar effect in dogs, just as it does in their owners when drunk in excess. They can become wobbly and drowsy and, in severe cases, there is a risk of low body temperature, low blood sugar and coma. Dogs may help themselves to any unattended alcohol left lying around over Christmas, so ensure it’s always out of their reach.

Pine needles off Christmas trees can get stuck in your pet’s fur and in the pads of their feet, causing pain and irritation; hoovering up frequently will reduce this risk.

The decorations on the tree can get eaten and cause blockages in the stomach or intestines, sometimes resulting in a Christmas Day visit to the vets! Some decorations will smash or splinter and this can cut the inside of the mouth or injure the gastrointestinal tract.

Chewing through those Christmas lights can also give them a big shock!

Holly, mistletoe, and poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or cats, so if you normally use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area that your pet cannot reach. Holly, when ingested, can cause pets to suffer nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

Mistletoe can cause gastrointestinal upset and cardiovascular problems, whilst many varieties of lilies can cause kidney failure in cats, if ingested.

Ethylene glycol (anti-freeze) poisoning is very common at this time of year, and we frequently have cases of this in cats. The anti-freeze is very sweet tasting and cats love this taste; sadly, it only takes a very small amount

Please keep all of these toxins out of the way of your pets, so that you can all enjoy the festive season in the best of health.

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Having qualified as a dog groomer and establishing her “Hair of the Dog” business on these premises, the opportunity arose for Emanay to fulfil her ambition to actually own and run the whole operation. This was a year ago and she continues to receive superb support and encouragement from her staff, namely Karen Foston, Angela Reet and Shirley Wright.

Furthermore, self-employed dog-groomer, Sian Rogers, has successfully established “The Dog House”, (a cutting and styling parlour on the Petorama site), where she provides her grooming service, involving clipping, bathing, ear care, handstripping and nail clipping*.

Emanay is delighted to have achieved so much in her first year at the helm. Her stock levels are as high as they’ve ever been and her recent large investment in improved signage throughout has indicated a clear level of optimism for the future.

She talks fondly of the help she is receiving from all quarters, especially from her loyal customers and also from other local businesses, who, I’m sure, join us all in wishing Emanay and her team all the very best in the future, and particularly with regard to The West Street Centre.

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Woven Chords is a mixed choir and is run on the principle that everyone can sing, and that nobody should be excluded from music. This means that there are no auditions, the choir is open to anyone who loves singing, and you don’t have to be able to read music, as all songs are taught by ear. Many of the people who join the

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THE BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE AND SOUTH KESTEVEN ACTING & MUSICAL PLAYERS PROUDLY PRESENT – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Following the fabulous success of Dick Whittington at the Bourne Corn Exchange in 2016, South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players now presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST from December 7th – 9th 2017.

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The award-winning amateur dramatic group known as SKAMP feature a hugely talented cast, chorus members from local schools and colleges in Bourne, Morton, Stamford, and special guests, LDC, a local dance troupe sensation.

SKAMP was formed in 2007 by a group of people local to Bourne and Stamford to perform not only musicals, but plays, variety shows and murder mystery evenings.

SKAMP achieved numerous awards for their last production including Best Director, Best Dame, Best Villain, Best Leading Actor, to name a few! The group are also excited to announce their ten year anniversary

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This will be a traditional family pantomime and a real Christmas treat.

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Book online: www.guildhallartscentre.com Information on other events at the Bourne Corn Exchange can be found at www.facebook.com/ bournecornexchange/

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- A Village Christmas Evening, a medley of Christmas songs performed by Tinderbox, at Morton Village Hall starting at 7:30 pm. Tickets are £5 per person, which includes tea/coffee and mince pie. To purchase a ticket, contact Joyce, on 01778 570595.

2 - Bourne Abbey Church Christmas Fair: from 10.00a.m. till 12noon in Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Stalls to include; M.U. £1 parcels, chocolate tombola, Christmas hamper raffle, Judy’s gift stall, Clive from Swines Meadow with plants and preserves, children’s games and books. £1 entrance fee to include beverage and mince pie. nd

2nd - Thurlby Primary School PTFA Christmas Fayre from

1pm till 3pm at Lawrance Park. The Fayre will be opened by the school children singing Christmas carols and Santa will be making an appearance when you can meet him in his Grotto. There will be games, arts & crafts, tombolas and the Grand Prize Draw. Adults £1, children free.

2nd-3rd - Christmas Tree Festival with craft stalls, homemade cakes and home-made cards at Bourne Methodist Church: Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 12noon to 4pm, followed by Christmas songs of praise at 4pm. Coffee and lunches available on both days: over 40 trees are expected, and the chosen charity this year is for Brighter Futures.

2 - Christmas Fayre from 10pm -12noon at St. Gilbert’s Church [by Bourne bus station].Stalls will include books, plants, toys, bric a brac and cakes. It is also hoped to have a venison auction. Entrance 50p, includes drink and mince pie. nd

2nd - Langtoft Primary School Christmas Fayre. Why not go along and support the school at their annual Christmas Fayre? There’s something for everyone: raffle prizes, tombola, craft stalls, games and crafts for the children, hot dogs, refreshments and bar. £1 entrance for adults - children free. 4-30pm to 6-30pm.

3rd - Carols by Candlelight: 5-00pm at The Salvation Army,

Manning Road, Bourne: All of your favourite carols in a relaxed atmosphere.

3 - Stamford Quality Market, selling arts, crafts, gifts and food from 11am – 3pm at Stamford Arts Centre. Free Entry. rd

7th - Bourne and District Flower Club are holding their Christmas Workshop in the Darby and Joan Hall at 7.00p.m.

Details from Jackie O’Hare 01778 346582. Please note there will be no Club meeting in December. Next Club Meeting is the January Lunch on Saturday 27th January at Toft Hotel, followed by a demonstration by Joanne Poulter, for members only.

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bringing traditional German fayre, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and much more, it promises to be as big and as popular as ever. For more information, visit www.lincolnchristmasmarket.co.uk.

8th - Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Christmas Fair: always a big and well-attended event with plenty of stalls and games for the whole family. Father Christmas even takes time out of his busy schedule to visit and meet the children. From 4:30pm –7:00pm. Do join us.

10th - Morton New Day Baptist Church 10.30am. Children’s Nativity; Dyke 6.30pm normal service.

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- Quiz Night at the Masons Arms: £1 entry, to include hot food. The jackpot is standing at £265, if it’s not already been won! 8pm.

10th - Family Carol Service at The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne - favourite carols and readings with tea/coffee and mince pies: 10-30am.

10th - Rotary Club of Stamford’s Santa Fun Run in Burghley

Park. For full information and to sign up, visit www. stamfordsantafunrun.

13th - Prize bingo at Aslackby Village Hall. Doors open at 6.30 pm, eyes down 7.00pm.

14th - Bourne Motor Racing Club’s December presentation is “A celebration of BRM.” Three former employees will be sharing photos and experiences from the ’50s to the ’70s.

The Owen family, who were the BRM team owners as the ‘Owen Racing Organisation’, will also be attending the evening. Admission by advance ticket only: free to BMRC members, non-members £10 from BMRC website www. bournemotorclub.co.uk/brm.php. Doors at the Corn Exchange open at 7.00 pm and the “Celebration of BRM” presentation will begin at 8.00 pm. Membership of BMRC remains at £20.00 for 2018. Membership renewals, and for anyone wishing to join the club, will begin at the Club Film Night on January 11th.

14th - Meet old friends, make new ones over a cuppa or

just chill out and relax at Bourne Baptist Church Hall, West Street at their Chill ’n’ Chat free drop-in sessions, from 10am12noon. If you need support, help or advice, volunteers are on hand to assist. All welcome-young or old.

17th - Traditional Carol Service at Bourne Methodist Church

at 3pm, to which everyone is warmly invited.

17th - Community Carol Service at The Corn Exchange,

Bourne at 6pm: favourite Christmas carols presented by The Salvation Army Community Band and guest artistes, with a special guest for the young people!

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Candlelit Family service; Dyke 3pm, Family Traditional Carol Service.

18th - December’s guest speaker at the U3A meeting

is Dr Annie Gray, whose talk is entitled “From the time of Edward 1 to the present day.” 2.15pm at Bourne Corn Exchange: admission £1. Not only will there be a raffle, but refreshments will include mince pies. This is a great opportunity for non-U3A members to come along and see what Bourne U3A is all about and get in a festive mood early. If you wish to know more, ring 01778 425786.

24th - Morton New Day Baptist Church 10.30am.

Communion: Dyke 3pm, ‘Carols around the Christmas Tree’.

25th - Morton New Day Baptist Church 10.30am, Christmas Morning Special.

25th - Drinks and nibbles at the Jubilee in Bourne from 12noon – 2pm.

31st - Morton New Day Baptist Church 10.30am. New Year’s Eve service: Dyke 3pm. New Year’s Eve service.

Gigs and Musical Events - December 2017 1st - Covers band, the Mug Jugglers, tonight at the Masons Arms, Bourne: 9pm.

1st – Grantham-based covers band, Stuck With Nothing, at

the Burghley Arms, Bourne: 9pm.

1st - First Fridays Folk singaround, 8pm at the Wishing Well,

Main St, Dyke, Bourne. For further information, phone 01778 570115 or dean.hardy880@btinternet.com.

1st - Enjoy a good sing? Then go along to The Jubilee tonight for karaoke at 9pm.

2nd - Brothers Grimm return to the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9pm.

2nd - Glam Rock specialist and king of the ’70s (Ex B C Sweet) Kriz Garrick, is at the Royal British Legion, Bourne: Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised.

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Regular Events MONDAY • Bourne Parkinson Support Group, Salvation Army Hall, last Monday of every month (excluding bank holidays) .10.30-12.30 • 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 • Bourne 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 pre-school 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.

• Baby Yoga with Kim Wooldridge, 11:00 - 12:00 , The Youth Centre, Bourne Children’s Centre, Queens Road. Email Kim kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com for more information and to book.

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 • Sugar Mill – quiz night every Tuesday.

• Tuesday, quiz at the Sugar Mill, Bourne: 8-30pm start.

• Babies and tots.10am to 11.30 at New Day Baptist church, Morton.

• Lighthouse club, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, ages 4/5 (rec) to 9/10 (yr 5) at New Day Baptist church, Morton.

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 • Yoga class 7.30pm-8.45pm at Wake House, Bourne, 07951 288801 www.serenityyogawithlaura.com • 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.

• Bourne Judo Club trains at the Darby and Joan Hall in Bourne. Primary 6.45 to 7.45.

Juniors 7.45 to 8.45 and seniors 8.45 to 9.45. £2.50 per session. Contact Chas on 01778 440430 for more information.

THURSDAY • Nubourne WI meet on the first Thursday of every month (except January) at 7.30pm at the Abbey Church Hall, Bourne. Visitors are always welcome. For more information call Mary on 01778 420370.

• 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.

• Abbey Church Wist drive last Thursday of each month. Light supper raffle £3.50. 7.00pm.

01778 422219. Call Judy for more information • Supple Strength, blending Yoga, Pilates & body conditioning. Perfect 60 minute body/mind package for core stability, posture, strength and tone.

Thursdays 6.30pm at EDENHAM VILLAGE HALL. Pay as you go £3.50.

Kim 07976 818995 • Yoga with Laura at Wake House Conference Room. 10.30am-12. 07951 288801. All Welcome.

• “Bourne Worth It W.I.” meets every second Thursday of the month at the Darby and Joan Hall in South Street, Bourne at 7-30pm. Visitors welcome. Further details from Christine 01778 420186 or Jacky 07551 010080.

• Youth club. 6.30pm to 8.00pm. From year 6 to year 9 at New Day Baptist church, Morton.

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.

• Friday, Disco Night at The Burghley Arms and Archie’s Bar, Bourne: 9-00pm start • Baby Massage with Kim Wooldridge, Courses run for five weeks for a group, 11:30 -12:30, Bourne Children’s Centre, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9DX Email Kim kimwooldridge365@btinternet.com for more information and to book.

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 11am-12pm; 8- 12yrs 12-1pm; Teens 1-2pm. All classes are £4-50.

SUNDAY • Hare and Hounds, Haconby – “Unplugged”- 2nd Sunday of every month 8pm.

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entrance. Non-members welcome £2. Membership is now due for the club £10 per year.

22nd - Rock, Pop and boogie with Cuttin Loose at the Masons

2nd - Live Country Music evening at the Bourne Academy,

22nd - The Great Pretenders, very good covers band at The

Edinburgh Crescent, Bourne. First class country singers from around the country, this month Billy Curtis: whether you’re a line dancer or a listener these evenings are for everyone who appreciates good Country music. Entrance £9 - no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, phone Donna 01778 421932 or 07718972329.

5th - Open Mic” – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles

Arms, Bourne tonight at 9pm.

Jubilee tonight at 9pm.

23rd - Irish, Country and ’60s at the Masons Arms tonight with the popular Dean &Co : 9pm.

23rd -Excellent covers band, Go With the Flow, at The Burghley Arms : 9pm start.

and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle.

Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115, e-mail dean.hardy880@ btinternet.com.

24th - Christmas Eve at the Royal British Legion with the

7th - Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8 00 pm. Stamford

26th - Enjoy some live music on Boxing Day with Loose Rocket

Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Peter Rudeforth on trumpet, (ex-The Big Chris Barber Band), John Crocker on clarinet/saxophone, (ex-Chris Barber’s Jazz Band), Jackie Free on trombone, (ex-Jackie Free’s Chicagoans) and Bill Coleman on bass, (ex-Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen) . Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335.

8th - Cuttin Loose, covers band, at the Masons Arms, Bourne

ever-popular Trevvy: start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details: Members £2 entrance. Non-members welcome £5.

at the Masons Arms, Bourne tonight at 9pm.

28th - Covers band, Hooch, at The Jubilee tonight at 9pm.

29th - Expletives at The Jubilee tonight at 9pm.

29th -Popular covers from pop to rock to swing, from the ’50s

tonight at 9pm.

to the present, with singer/guitarist Antoine, at The Masons Arms, Bourne, 9pm.

8th - The Brays, cover band at The Burghley Arms tonight at

30th - Splinter Group are playing tonight at the Masons Arms,

9pm.

Bourne : 9pm start.

8th - Woven Chords Christmas Concert at Stamford Arts Centre: 31st - New Year’s Eve with The Houndogs at Bourne Corn 8pm. Tickets £8 (£7), from Stamford Arts Centre.

9th – Stamford-based rock band, Son of a Gun, tonight at the Masons Arms, Bourne: 9pm.

10th - Relax with Pennyless at Mama Liz’s, Stamford. 4-6pm,free.

Exchange, 8pm: tickets £21 to include a fish and chip supper.

For further information and tickets, phone 07931478454 or visit www.thehoundogs.co.uk.

31st - See the New Year in at the Royal British Legion with ace

13th - “Stamford Sings”: Christmas Come and Sing at Greatford Village Hall 6-45pm - 8pm. £6. Phone 07772055935.

guitarist and singer, Chris Ford, back by popular request! Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details: Members £2 entrance. Nonmembers welcome £5.

15th - Live at the Masons Arms, Bourne: “Afterlife” tonight at

31st - One of the Masons Arms favourite singers, Mark Bishop,

16 - The Royal British Legion, Bourne welcomes awardwinning vocalist, Jimmy Needes, singing songs from the ’60s to the present day. Start time 9 pm but open from 7pm, early arrival is advised. Phone 01778 421775 for more details: Members £1 entrance. Non-members welcome £2.

31st - New Year’s Eve disco at The Burghley Arms: 9pm start.

16th -Popular local band, Revolver, playing rock and Indie

-1am: ticket-only event £40, to include a hot buffet and entertainment, provided by Revolver. For tickets, phone 01778 422346 or call in at The Angel.

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will be entertaining you into the New Year: 9pm start.

31st - New Year’s Eve at The Jubilee: music till 2am.

31st - New Year’s Eve at The Angel Hotel, Bourne from 8-00pm

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Carols for Choir and Audience

Celebrate the start of the festive season and enjoy an evening of Christmas favourites Musical Director: Stephen Buckman Accompanist: David Scoffield

BOURNE ABBEY CHURCH

SATURDAY 9TH DECEMBER 7:30 PM Admission Free

Retiring collection • Interval refreshments Follow us on facebook

www.bournechoralsociety.weebly.com

Charity Number: 1068891

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THIS SEASON’S PANTOMIMES DECEMBER 1st – 5th – BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE - Beauty and the Beast. Bourne Corn Exchange and South Kesteven Acting and Musical Players are proud to present this fun-filled, magical family pantomime, which promises to be a real Christmas treat! For more information and tickets, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.

1st - Jan. 20th - NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE – Cinderella. A dashing prince is hosting a ball and Cinderella would give anything to go, but her stepmother and sisters have other plans. Can Cinderella escape their clutches and, with the help of her Fairy Godmother and best friend Buttons, find true love?

Expect sumptuous costumes, magnificent scenery and a coachload of hilarity, slapstick, song and dance in Kenneth Alan Taylor’s magical “Cinderella”. Prepare to boo, hiss and cheer – oh yes you will! – in this perfect festive treat. For more details and booking, visit www. nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

7th - Jan. 7th - KEY THEATRE PETERBOROUGH – Sleeping Beauty. With everything you expect from a Key Theatre pantomime, they return with an all-singing, alldancing month of music madness! This is the enchanting tale of true love, princesses and princes. Adventure and excitement, with an abundance of slapstick, humour, music and spectacle, and this story has it all. Approximate running time 2hrs.Ticket prices from £10 - £18-50. For more information and booking, phone 01733 207239 or visit www.vivacity-peterborough.com 4th – Jan. 7th - NEW THEATRE ROYAL, LINCOLN – Aladdin. Join them for a magic carpet ride to the fairy-tale land of Marrakesh; join the fun, laughter and adventures of Dame Donna Kebab, her handsome son Aladdin,

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and comical son, Cous-Cous. Watch this enchanting adventure unfold, but look out for the evil magician, Abanazar, who will stop at nothing to get his hands on the all-powerful magic lamp. Starring Sandi Bogle, Andy Abraham, Alessandro Lubrano, Chris Johnson, Patrick Kearns. For ticket prices and performance times, visit www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or phone 01522 519999.

9th - 31st - SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE, SPALDING – Aladdin. Polka Dot Pantomimes present a magical children’s classic, as they whisk you away on a magic carpet to a far-off land, with this spellbinding family pantomime. Cheer along as Aladdin finds a genie in a lamp who grants him three wishes to make his dreams come true. Full of high energy dance routines, glittering costumes, spectacular scenery, and a great big dollop of audience participation! For further details and to book, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk or phone 01775 764777.

9th – Jan. 7th - GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE GRANTHAM –Peter Pan. Let Polka Dot Pantomimes fly you off to the magical world of Neverland, as this enchanting family musical will be full of fun and festive cheer. Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys on their swashbuckling adventure to rid Neverland of the villainous Captain Hook, his bumbling sidekick, Smee, and their crew of dastardly pirates who will enthral audiences of all ages! For further details, visit www. guildhallartscentre.com or phone 01476 406158.

10th – 30th - THE CRESSET PETERBOROUGH – Snow White. Mirror, mirror, on the wall, which is the greatest panto of them all? Snow White of course! This classic promises everything you’ve come to expect from a Cresset panto - songs, music, laughter, magic and bags

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of audience participation. Snow White will be joined by seven very special friends, as they try to defeat the wickedest of wicked queens and reunite our heroine with the dashing Prince Charming. With a fantastic cast, headed by Coronation Street legend, Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts), tickets are already selling fast, so don’t be bashful … book now! For further details and booking, visit www.cresset.co.uk/pantomime or phone 01733 265705.

8th - 31st - ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON – Aladdin. Everything you could wish for in a pantomime, Aladdin is packed with all of the traditional ingredients, including a fabulous cast. Jaymi Hensley from boy band, Union J; Sheila Ferguson from The Three Degrees; and TV star, Paul Nicholas. Plus laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery and special effects, beautiful costumes, and plenty of boos and hisses for all the family to enjoy. For more information and booking, visit www. royalandderngate.co.uk or phone 01604 624811.

9th - Jan. 14th - THEATRE ROYAL, NOTTINGHAM – Beauty and the Beast. With a sensational cast, led by Sherrie Hewson and Ben Richards, this unmissable family show will be packed with all of the ingredients that the audience have come to expect from the East Midlands’ biggest pantomime; sensational special effects, lots of laughter, stunning costumes and sets, comedy, dancing, and audience participation: quality entertainment for all the family. Book today at www.trch.co.uk or phone 0115 9895555.

16th - 17th - STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE – Aladdin.

Come and join Tomorrow’s Dream performers on a magical adventure, as they retell the story of Aladdin.

A traditional panto, with plenty of interactive fun for all of the family, Tomorrow’s Dream features

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performers from the Bourne, Deeping and Stamford areas Tickets £9, (£8.50), children £8. For booking and performance times, phone 01780 766455 or visit www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

27th - Jan. 1st - STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE – Beauty and the Beast. Following on from their hugely successful pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 2016, local society, Stamford Pantomime Players, are proud to present Beauty and the Beast. For more information and booking, phone 01780 766455 or visit www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

JANUARY 4th – 7th - STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE – Rapunzel A Tangled Tale. Polka Dot Pantomimes return to Stamford with this witty, sparkling and truly fabulous pantomime.

This family classic is suitable for all the family. Further details from www.stamfordartscentre.com or phone the Box Office on 01780 763203.

11th - 12th - STAMFORD CORN EXCHANGE – Sinbad the Sailor (Adult Panto). The Market Theatre Company is out to give the older generation a viable alternative to the family pantomime. This year, they will re-work (or ruin) the pantomime classic, Sinbad the Sailor, and his epic adventures across the seas to defeat the one-eyed monster - packing it with corny jokes, raunchy plots and blatant innuendo! With a minimum of set, props and costume, the fearless company of three will take this traditional story and distort it almost beyond recognition.

Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun - for adults only. Doors open at 7.30pm for an 8pm start. For tickets, phone 01780 766455 or online at www. stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES 2017

Churches Together in Bourne warmly invite you to share with us as follows: Bourne Baptist Church, West Street, Bourne. Tel [01778] 424206 Sunday 10th December Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December Monday 25th December

Nativity Service (led by the children and young people) Carol Services (mixture of carols and contemporary music) Christingle Service - a service for all the family Christmas Day Family Celebration

10.30am 4.00pm & 7.00pm 10.30am 10.00am

New Day Baptist Church, High Street, Morton. Tel [07931] 652718 Sunday 10th December Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December Monday 25th December

Family Nativity Service Christmas Candlelight Service Service Christmas Day Service

4.00pm 6.00pm 10.30am 10.30 - 11.00am

Dyke Baptist Church, Main Road, Dyke. Tel [01778] 571498 Sunday 17th December

Carols Round the Christmas Tree

Bourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Bourne. Tel [01778] 422258 Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December Sunday 25th December

Carol Service Crib Service Midnight Communion Christmas Day Service

Bourne Abbey Church, Church Walk, Bourne. Tel [01778] 422412 Sunday 3rd December Sunday 10th December Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December

Monday 25th December

Advent Carols Service Christingle and Carols Service Abbey Carols Service Crib and Carols Service Midnight Mass Said Christmas Eucharist Sung Eucharist for Christmas day

Bourne United Reformed Church, Eastgate, Bourne. Tel [01778] 393919 Sunday 10th December

Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December Monday 25th December

Advent Service Candlelight Carol Service Family Service Christmas Service Christmas Day Service

3.00pm

3.00pm 4.00pm 11.15pm 10.00am

6.30pm 3.30pm 6.30pm 5.30pm 11.30pm 8.00am 10.00am

10.45am 6.30pm 10.45am 10.45am 10.00am

Roman Catholic Parish of Bourne with Deepings. Tel [01778] 423593

(The Sacred Heart & St. Gilbert’s, Bourne and Our Lady & St. Guthlac’s, Deeping St. James) Saturday 2nd December Christmas Fair Friday 15th December Carol Concert Sunday 24th December Children’s Mass - Deeping 4.00pm; Bourne 6.00pm Sunday 24th December Midnight Mass Monday 25th December Christmas morning - Bourne 8.45am; Deeping 10.30am

Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne. Tel [01778] 393459 Sunday 4th December Sunday 10th December Sunday 17th December Sunday 24th December

Carols by Candlelight Family Carol Service Community Carol Service at Corn Exchange Christmas Eve Service

10.00am 7.30pm 11.30pm

5.00pm 10.30am 6.00pm 10.30am

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Christmas Quiz 1. On this day in which year was William the

Conqueror crowned at Westminster Abbey?

2. On this day in 1864 the traditional swim in the

Serpentine first took place, in which London

park?

3. In the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas”,

what gift did my true love give to me on the

seventh day of Christmas?

4. Who wrote the song “I’m dreaming of a white

Christmas”?

5. Which word, often associated with Christmas,

stems from the Greek word for circle dance?

6. Which English leader prohibited the singing of

Christmas songs?

7. In which country is St. Nicholas called

Sinterklaas?

8. “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast

of Stephen”. In which country was Wenceslas

king?

9. Apparently, while poking at the fire, the

London sweet shop owner Tom Smith got

the inspiration to make what traditional

Christmas accompaniment in 1847?

10. “So this is Christmas” are the first words to

which John Lennon song?

11. What are the names of the Three Wise Men or

The Three Kings?

12. Which ‹Christmas› word means ‹turning of the sun›?

13. Superstition dictates that when making mince

pies for Christmas, one should always stir in

which direction?

14. If you were born on Christmas Day, what would

be your Zodiac sign?

15. In which American state would you find the city

of Bethlehem?

16. Which Christmas carol demands figgy pudding?

17. What was the name of Scrooge’s clerk in “A

Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens?

18. Which country gives a Christmas tree to Britain

every year?

19. Which Christmas gift of the very highest

quality, also known as ‘Oil of Lebanon’, comes

from Oman?

20. The traditional English ‘Father Christmas’ was

not dressed in red. What colour did he wear?

21. Which Italian cake, popular at Christmas,

“belongs to Tony”?

22. What is the other name for the Holly plant? (4 letters) 23. Why were Joseph and the expectant Mary on

the road to Bethleham in the first place?

24. Which plant did the Celts refer to as ‘all healer’?

25. Whose Brummie tones will soon be booming

out, “It’s Chriiiiiiiiiiistmaaaaaaas!”

26. How many presents were given in total in the

“12 Days of Christmas”?

27. How many of Rudolph’s eight companions’

names start with ‘D’?

28. Who was the ‘King of the Jews’ who ordered

the babies to be killed?

29. What is the third line of “I’m dreaming of a white

Christmas”?

30. How did Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas?

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1) 1066, 2) Hyde Park, 3) Seven swans a swimming, 4) Irving Berlin, 5) Carol , 6) Oliver Cromwell, 7) The Netherlands, 8) Bohemia (Czech Republic), 9) Christmas crackers, 10) Happy Xmas (War is Over), 11) Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, 12) Yuletide (Yule means wheel in old Norse language), 13) Clockwise, 14) Capricorn, 15) Pennsylvania, 16) ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, 17) Bob Cratchit, 18) Norway, 19) Frankincense, 20) Green. (A sign of the returning spring), 21) Panettone. (Anthony or Tone’s bread), 22) Ilex, 23) To pay tax (and take part in a census), 24) Mistletoe, 25) Noddy Holder, (when Slade will once again be singing “Merry Christmas Everybody”, for the 44th consecutive year!), 26) 364, 27) 3 (Donner, Dancer and Dasher), 28) Herod, 29) Where the treetops glisten and children listen, 30) Deep pan, crisp and even!

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History

Discovering . . . Victorian Christmas magic

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agic and make believe were part of the Christmas season of entertainment in past times, conjured up

by Alfred Stubley, a painter, decorator and paper hanger, with artistic talents who spent his life bringing pleasure to the people of Bourne where the festive season had a special meaning and provided an annual challenge to his talent for fantasy, creativity and ingenuity.

Few theatrical presentations in the area were complete without his vision as a scenic artist and his colourful and spectacular Christmas productions were among his best.

One of his most notable successes was in 1887 when he designed the sets for a grand fancy fair with entertaining interludes rather similar to our modern pantomimes, which was staged at the Corn Exchange shortly after Boxing Day to raise funds for the Congregational Church in Eastgate [now the United Reformed Church]. The theme was a street of nations or a grand international bazaar and we have a glimpse of the set from this colourful description published by a local newspaper: “The scene was laid in Canton. The peculiar conglomeration of Oriental and European architecture was depicted with realistic effect. Proceeding down the left side of the street, the enterprising traveller passed in succession a Persian residence, an Indian cottage, a Chinese house, a delightful Japanese village, a Tyrolese chalet, a snug mountain home covered with snow and

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having icicles pendent from the roof, a magnificent Buddhist temple having its elaborate exterior embellished with representatives of the Oriental deity and dragons, and the last abode in the curious street was an Australian log hut.”

There were many other examples of his art and Alfred’s imagination was particularly valued by local musical and drama groups such as the Bourne Amateur Operatic Society which presented annual performances at the Corn Exchange in the early years of the 20th century with his stage sets.

Born in the town in 1859, Alfred Stubley attended the Council School [now the Abbey CE Primary Academy] before learning his trade as a painter and decorator and soon established his business at 28 West Street where he lived with his family, working from the workshops and warehouses at the rear, now all demolished.

He died in London on Thursday 27th October 1932, aged 73, and was buried in the town cemetery when hundreds turned out to pay tribute to the man who had given so much time to provide pleasure for so many.

Archive photograph of Alfred Stubley with an oriental scene from his 1887 production at the Corn Exchange.

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COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH

by Sergeant 600 Rachel Blackwell

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t almost every Neighbourhood Panel Meeting, our team is asked about what can be done about speeding in our towns and villages. Many residents express an interest in taking an active part against drivers who excessively speed, putting them and their families at risk where they live.

Whilst Community Speed Watch has always been in place in Lincolnshire, the scheme was never fully adopted to the degree that communities in our neighbouring counties use it. However, the enhanced scheme was officially unveiled at a Road Safety Summit in Grantham on November 3rd.

With backing from the Lincolnshire Police and Crimes Commissioner, Marc Jones, Lincolnshire residents will now be supported in establishing their own groups to combat speeders.

Speed Watch, which started in 2014, currently operates in 170 of the 507 parishes across the county, and largely involves placing portable speed notification signs in speeding hot spots.

How will it operate?

Now, local residents will be given guidance about buying the proper equipment to operate, and will be offered appropriate training in the use of radar guns to check the speed of passing motorists.

The new scheme is designed not to issue penalties to drivers, but is successful in causing drivers to think about and moderate their speed. Drivers caught speeding by the volunteers will be sent a warning letter and road safety advice under the new enhanced Community Speed Watch Scheme. Repeat offenders will be visited by local Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

How can I get involved?

Information about the scheme and how to register (by any interested group or community), can be found on the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership website.

Alternatively, you can e-mail them for joining instructions on staying.alive@lincolnshire.gov.uk. They can also be contacted on 01522 805800.

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“Bourne Worth It” Women’s Institute

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lmost a year now since its inception, secretary of Bourne’s newest W.I, Jacky Summers, explains here what goes on and welcomes new members.

The W.I. logo is about Inspiring Women. Three friends thought Bourne had room for a second W.I. Lincolnshire South Federation was very encouraging and so, before our feet had touched the ground, we were holding our first meeting in January this year.

The W.I. has been going for 102 years and new W.I.s are opening all over the country, with the resurgence in hobbies like craft and baking, as well as women seeking the opportunity for “me” time in good company.

We call ourselves “Bourne Worth It W.I.” This name works on several levels and it links us to the history of Bourne, where Charles Frederick Worth, pioneer in women’s fashion, was born in 1825.

We are keen to respond to ideas from our members. So perhaps not everyone wanted to go wall-climbing but those who did had a great time. “Crafty” people have made great glass items, painted pots, and some have learned how to knit and crochet. Bookworms have got together to form a monthly book club. We had a guided walk around Bourne Woods with a Forestry Commission guide and now plans are afoot for a walking group. Sometimes we meet up

for a drink. We are having a Social Saturday soon, to learn beading and willow-weaving.

Monthly meetings pass in a flash, so there is a regular newsletter to make sure everyone knows what is going on. Our first speaker was David Palmer, with his tales of his life as an auctioneer. We have heard how John Lewis came to be the store that some of us rather like; we have tried our hand at Laughter Yoga and learned about Face Blindness. We are trying to provide variety in meetings and managed to include games, a quiz and an egg and spoon race. In September, a fashion show raised money for the charity, the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW). This is the only charity that the W.I. supports, and we are so impressed with their work.

A lot of ladies who have joined are surprised to find what a wideranging organisation W.I. is and how there is more on offer than just the monthly meetings. We can participate in events in the county, nationally, or accept invitations from other local W.I.s.

We meet in the Darby and Joan Hall in South Street at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of the month, and welcome visitors and new members. If you are old enough to vote, then you are old enough to join W.I. (Ladies - Who could resist joining a group whose publicity includes such classic lines as “plans are afoot for a walking group”? - Ed.)

Contacts Jacky 07551 010080 Christine 01778 420186

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Top Tips from Go, Go, Go

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atrick Hunt is Managing Director of Go Go Go Intensive and a member of The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Go Go Go Intensive is the only Intensive Driving School in the UK to be affiliated to the IAM, the UK’s leading road safety charity.

As most of us share Christmas with our families, it is inevitable that some of us will be driving over the festive period. Here are my top ten Christmas tips for motorists who are driving over the holiday period: The weather is unpredictable around wintertime.

Always keep a two second distance from the vehicle in front and multiply it by two in the wet and by ten in ice or snow.

In icy conditions, always use a higher gear, as this provides less power to the wheels and reduces the risk of wheel spin.

There is always a higher police presence over Christmas. Make sure that your driving standard is maintained to the highest level.

Watch out for pedestrians revelling in the festive spirit, as they could be more unpredictable. Keep an eye on your speed and adjust it according to the environment.

Despite a greater police presence on the roads, drink-driving rates inevitably increase around Christmas time. If the car in front is weaving or making sudden irrational movements and the driver displays inconsistent speed control, give them plenty of room. They could be intoxicated…

One of the foremost dangers of driving over Christmas can be black ice. Adjust your speed to the conditions and steer gently with no sharp acceleration or braking.

Whilst grit salt can help thaw out frozen water on the road, it can present a problem in itself. The salt crystals mean less of the tyre touches the ground, reducing grip – so bear this in mind when driving through these areas.

Opportunist thieves are aware that cars could be laden with expensive items around this time of year, so make sure that they are locked away in the boot, (the expensive items, that is, but then again …!).

Car parks are especially busy over Christmas. Take a good look around your vehicle before you get into it and move off, as well as making constant observations when manoeuvring – it could help avoid a costly low speed bump or prevent you injuring a pedestrian. …and finally, having reached your destination safely …

Wrap empty boxes for presents and if/when your child misbehaves or doesn’t listen, throw one of the “presents” on to the fire - at least you’ll see the funny side of it.

Merry Christmas everybody!!

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