Discovering Bourne issue 113, January 2021

Issue 113 / January 2021

and the surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Local History – Big Day at the Abbey Lawn.

SPOTLIGHT ON

‘Bourne in Business’

Odin HR – Supporting Mental Health.

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Introduction

Welcome to your January Issue So, here we are in 2021 and a warm welcome from us all. Never before have the words of American columnist and author, William E. Vaughan, sounded so appropriate than right now. He declared, “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

Well, I’m sure we can all call ourselves pessimists then, as we wave farewell to 2020 … and not before time!

We’ll all have plenty of memories of the past year, hopefully not all unhappy ones, but I think it gave us all the opportunity to just reflect on what really matters to us in our individual lives. We do take so much for granted on a daily basis, so maybe 2021 will give us many occasions to think more of other people, worse off than ourselves, who battle on with their lives, regardless.

I hope your 2021 will bring you all happiness and an eventual reprieve from the Covid-19 stranglehold.

Claire x

This month sees the inauguration of the forty-sixth President of the USA, Joe Biden, but it’s to the words of one of his predecessors, Thomas Jefferson, that we now turn. Bearing in mind the ongoing horrors of the last nine months, who could argue with, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past” as a fitting farewell to 2020?

Much is still to come in terms of a successful programme of vaccination, but hopes are high that an end might be in sight. The same could be said with the prolonged Brexit saga, of course, but I’ve resolved to keep clear of fantasy fiction this year! This month, there is an optimistic feel to a lot of what our regular contributors are offering, and I would echo those sentiments as we all look forward to happier days ahead.

Just in case your Christmas cracker jokes weren’t too special, surely they were better than these two …

Production was down at Santa’s workshop this year, when several of his helpers had to elf-isolate.

We had fun playing “Dominic Cummings Monopoly” – just ignore all the rules, move anywhere on the board and never ‘Go to Jail’.

Enjoy the read!

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Inside Highlights

4....................... Renu - Looking back on 2020.

6........................ Clinical hypnotherapy from the Beardwood Practice.

7....................... Kneads Deep Sports Massage feature.

10-11................ Fenchurch House Care Home feature.

13...................... Deep in Aesthetics feature.

14-15............... For You Healthcare feature.

16...................... A letter from Bourne’s Slimming World consultant.

20.................... Recipe of the Month – The green super smoothie.

22.................... Words from the Mayor.

23..................... Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

24.................... Spotlight on ‘Bourne in Business’.

28.................... Community Matters.

30.................... Supporting employee mental health with Odin HR Consultancy.

32..................... R Longstaff win Property Award.

36..................... Your Garden – Tips for January.

38.................... Property News with Newton Fallowell.

44.................... Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades.

48.................... Alto Electrical – Keep your home safe.

60.................... Local History – Big Day at the Abbey Lawn.

62..................... Pets & Vets – Brexit, Passports and Rabies.

64.................... Bourne SciFest.

65..................... ‘Kidz Puzzle Page’ 66..................... Events Guide.

68.................... Quiz – 2020: What a Year!

69..................... Chips Away feature.

72-80............ Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to: Double and Megson, Coleen Everitt, Claire Gray, Liberty Partnership, Colin Pattison, Bourne Bookshop, NFU, Jason Treadwell, Christine Beardwood

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Health

Looking Back on 2020 and Hoping for a Better 2021

BY CLAIRE GRAY, OWNER OF RENU

January is usually a time for us all to think about losing a few pounds, getting fitter or beating the belly fat.

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hilst all of these things are important for our overall health and wellbeing, I think it’s fair to say that the Covid pandemic has taught us all to appreciate the simpler things in life and be grateful for our health, whatever our body shape. This being said, it has also proved that maintaining a healthy weight and keeping fit is essential to our overall wellbeing and leaves us less vulnerable to infection.

It has certainly been a challenging year, but we have also seen more rainbows than ever before. We have overcome our fears and learned new skills. We have felt the benefit of a daily walk in the fresh air and many of us have tried new forms of exercise.

make classes more accessible, less intimidating and a platform for some much-needed social interaction.

Our mental health has become more important than ever, and exercise is a great way to increase endorphins and brighten your mood. I have always advocated that exercise is about mental and physical wellbeing, but this year, more than ever, my advice is to make a resolution to exercise for this reason as a priority. You may just find that your waistline responds accordingly!

As we approach some of the coldest months of the year, remember that wearing a mask is a great way to keep your face warm as well as keeping you safe, so try to take advantage of the fresh air and make it your aim to continue to strive for a fitter, healthier you for 2021.

With gyms and studio classes intermittently closed, it has been more challenging than ever to keep up an exercise routine. There have also been lots of opportunities to try new activities and hone our computer skills as the fitness world has become even more accessible online. I have been delighted with how popular the Zoom classes I have been running have turned out, and very encouraged with the positive feedback, as people are able to

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A New Year, A New Start and Off You Go!

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new year can prompt reflection with enthusiasm to make changes in your life, helping to focus your mind on areas of change. Resilience building can help eliminate stress, the main course of many conditions today.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool to help you to empty your daily stress bucket in a calm and relaxed way, allowing you to move forward in your life in a constructive, positive way and taking control of your life.

Hypnotherapy is also widely used to help people overcome specific phobias, including the fear of flying. “Spring is a time when people may be looking ahead to booking flights for summer holidays and some individuals may find flying a little daunting, I can help you ease the fear of flying, using specific hypnotherapy techniques.”

Free Initial Consultation I am pleased to be able to offer a free initial consultation to explain how I can help you reduce stress/anxiety, panic attacks, and also help overcome common problems, such as: • Stress and anxiety • Stop smoking • Overcoming fears and phobias • Confidence and self-esteem • Medical hypnotherapy – hypertension, needle phobia, emetophobia, pain • Grief and loss • ‘Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’ • Addictions – alcohol, sugar, Red Bull, gambling, shopping, social media, gaming

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The consultation focuses on explaining how the brain works and how it can sometimes cause us to react to situations in a way that might not be best for us. So, if you find that you sometimes become stressed, withdrawn, feel a degree of anxiety and sleeplessness, or become angry, then you may wish to pay me a visit (I am based in Bourne, Spalding and Stamford in comfortable and warm surroundings) or by Zoom in the comfort of your own home.

This is the beginning of everything you want in 2021!

“Your DREAMS don’t work unless you do.”

If you would like to book an appointment or find out more about hypnotherapy, contact Christine on: 0780 9690 964 or contact@beardwoodhypnotherapy.co.uk

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KNEADS DEEP SPORTS MASSAGE Words by Lotti Christie

I have always had a passion for sport and loved getting active in any way possible. Throughout my early years’ education, I excelled in sports, from football to netball, and even tried my hand at pole vault. I went on to study Sports Coaching at Loughborough University where I took advantage of the many opportunities from various coaching qualifications and sporting facilities.

Upon leaving university, I began working at Tallington Lakes as a ski instructor and they’ve not been able to get rid of me since!

Throughout my life, I have experienced many injuries and I can fully understand the pain and frustration which these bring. The reason I have set up Kneads Deep Sports Massage is to help everyone overcome injuries or general aches and live a pain-free life.

Sports massage isn’t just for athletes or people who go to the gym; it’s for everyone! Sitting at a desk all day or driving long distances can strain our muscles, but an hour’s maintenance massage once every couple of months can make the world of difference. I hope to see you soon!”

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Designed with Residents’ Needs in Mind Fenchurch House Care Home opened in October 2020 and has a luxurious, yet homely, feel.

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he care home offers long-term residential care, short-term respite care and specialist dementia care.

Facilities at Fenchurch House have been designed with residents’ needs in mind, with themed communal spaces, large open spaces and various spacious lounge and dining areas, all complete with comfortable seating, modern facilities and specialist equipment.

All bedrooms feature en-suite, walk-in shower rooms and are bright and spacious, with some opening on to the Mediterranean-style, landscaped garden.

On the ground floor, the Gatsby Café provides a wonderful meeting area for residents and visitors; the front of house team are on-hand to ensure freshly baked cakes, tea and coffee are available for everyone, all day. On the same floor, The Palm Suite is suitable for special occasions, opening out into the stunning mature garden for residents to enjoy.

Residents can move easily around the garden with wheelchair-friendly paths and quirky design features greeting them around every corner, adding areas of interest and talking points. From the stunning six-foot-high metal giraffe and leaping antelope sculptures to wooden carts and oak benches, there is plenty to see and do in the garden.

“The coronavirus restrictions have meant we’ve really made the most of the facilities that we have in-house”, said Customer Relations Advisor, Morgan Hicks. “Our pub, The Mallard Tavern Inn, provides

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a great location for activities such as pub quizzes and games; our fish and chip supper served in the pub is already a favourite with residents”.

Meanwhile, the Entertainment Suite features a widescreen TV and cinema area to enjoy films in style, as well as quiet sitting areas for one-to-one games and activities. On the second-floor, residents have a ‘market-place’, creating a community space within the home where residents can meet their friends and pick up a few essentials from the shop.

Just round the corner, the luxurious Pamper Salon features a hair salon, nail bar and minispa area for massage and aromatherapy. Daily meaningful activities are provided throughout the home, particularly in the dedicated activity room which is used for arts, crafts and reminiscing. This includes an OMI interactive projector, which is used for games and activities and is designed to encourage residents to stay mobile and active.

“We’ve been enjoying our daily, chair-based group exercises; we love using the pompoms and singing along”, said Wellbeing Coordinator, Tina Ellis. “Residents have started a knitting club as we have some keen knitters, and we’re planning a gardening club too in the spring.”

For more information about Fenchurch House, please contact Customer Relations Advisor, Morgan Hicks on 01775 711 959 or e-mail morgan.hicks@countrycourtcare.com.

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A Letter from Slimming World Bourne Consultant, Lesley Thornalley-Grey Dear Lovely Reader, I do hope that you had a peaceful Christmas and I wish you a Happy New Year. No one understands like Slimming World the impact that these past months have had on our health and our happiness - and how both of those are affected by our weight.

We’re continuing to run our groups in Bourne, either in our temporary venue at the Bourne Bowls Club, or from our own homes when government restrictions are in place. When we are in our venue, our groups are smaller and the sessions are shorter, with booked seats and extra measures in place to keep everyone safe, confident and reassured.

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Make 2021 the year you experience a fresh start that lasts a lifetime with Slimming World. Please get in touch for more information and to book your place in one of my groups.

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Recipe

Super Smoothie THE GREEN

Kickstart your January mornings with a breakfast boost! Don̛t let the colour put you off... this smoothie recipe is packed full of iron, potassium and vitamins and tastes like a tropical dream!

Method Ingredients

Makes one smoothie 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup water 1/2 cup frozen pineapple 1/2 cup frozen mango 1 medium-sized banana Recipe from www.simplegreen smoothies.com

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• Tightly pack the spinach in to a measuring cup.

• Add the spinach to a blender with the water.

Blend together until all chunks are gone. It should resemble green water when blended well.

• Add the pineapple, mango and banana to the blender. Using frozen pineapple and mango chills the smoothie down and saves time cutting and prepping.

• Blend it all together until smooth and creamy.

Depending on your blender, this could take as little as thirty seconds or as long as two minutes.

• Pour into a glass and serve immediately to enjoy!

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Polite notice to all our loyal customers From January 25th 2021 we will not be serving any more alcohol on the premises.

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Mayor

Words from the Mayor

COUNCILLOR COLIN PATTISON

I trust that this finds you all in good health after the Christmas and New Year festivities.

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o doubt, it was all very different and probably frustrating for all of us. The year of 2020 will go down in memory as one that I personally just wish to consign to the history books, and I am sure I’m not alone with that thought!

On reflection: We have all missed out on/given up so much over the past few months. Just a few notable events that we have had pass us by, Easter, VE and VJ Day celebrations, the Classic Bike and Car Show, the Annual Bourne Festival on the Wellhead, Remembrance Sunday Parade and the Christmas lights switch-on. The list goes on and on, not to mention closure of pubs, restaurants, churches and numerous clubs, groups and usual social gatherings.

Looking forward: The promising outlook of a vaccine will hopefully get on top and control the Covid-19 virus, gradually helping us return to some sort of normality in our lives.

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and restart seeing loved ones, family and friends.

Already, the daylight hours are lengthening so let’s all look forward to a better and brighter 2021.

By the time you read this article, I will have hopefully dispersed some of the monies raised from our Remembrance Day walk in November. I have given the Butterfield Day Care Centre and Wake House cheques for £1,000 each to help them during these very difficult times and, hopefully in the New Year when things improve, we will be able to hold more fundraising events to raise more money for these worthy causes, along with the Bourne Town Hall Trust.

Town Council News: Work continues on the annual budget as reported last month which we must submit to SKDC by the end of January. The Neighbourhood Plan Team continue to meet regularly and make steady progress.

Hopefully, within the next few months, they will be able to present a document for public consultation.

Finally, a big thank you to all of those who continue to support us, and we wish you all a Happy New Year.

Councillor Colin Pattison.

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SPOTLIGHT ON

“Bourne in Business”

Chairman, Paul Ross puts you in the picture: What is the Bourne in Business group?

The BiB is a forum for businesses of all shapes and sizes who share ideas and who network, not only in Bourne but also in the surrounding South Kesteven region.

We are often supported by local councillors, S.K. leaders and support staff and ‘Biz Lincolnshire’, whose role is to support the local businesses and local community. Our objective is to ensure businesses are well informed of local initiatives and we have a website for brand awareness.

The Committee consists of Secretary, Joanne Dolby, (an experienced bookkeeper); Vice-Chair, Claire Saberton, (Sales Director of Discovering magazines and who, with Joanne, is the main driving force behind the ‘Bourne Events Team’ for the town’s summer and Christmas events); Tim Baker, (web developer who runs Stamford Digital) and myself, as Chairman and Treasurer.

How successful do you think it has been?

We started off fifteen years ago with around ten members but now we have over seventy. Our goal is to share ideas and ensure the businesses in the club are well informed and supported. In ‘normal’ conditions, we meet at The Angel Hotel in Bourne.

The meetings are very informal; we start by introducing ourselves, followed by local news and initiatives, and then we have a speaker. These can sometimes be extremely entertaining sessions!

In what ways could an individual person benefit from joining the group?

Being in business can be quite lonely, so you will meet like-minded people who can help and share ideas. I would say, “Don’t expect to turn up and expect people to buy your service from you; that is secondary, as far as I’m concerned; it’s more about gelling with people and building relationships.”

The great thing about our club is that the businesses are very diverse … just look at the www.bournebusiness.co.uk website and you’ll see what I mean.

Tell us about your own professional position.

I am part of the Landmark Financial Planning Group in Stamford, but based in Kirkby Underwood, and have been an Independent Financial Adviser for thirty-one years, now employing five great people. I don’t advertise, as all my business comes from referrals, and I help people understand what investment and retirement plans mean. However, I mainly focus on what is important for what my clients want to achieve in life, their goals and how to achieve them.

How do you see the present economic outlook for businesses in Bourne?

Frankly, for almost everyone, it’s been awful this year, especially for the retailers. However, we have seen some increased footfall in the local area recently, so I’m hoping this will continue and that people will see the positivity of shopping locally and supporting local businesses.

Interested in joining?

Please send me an e-mail to paul@landmarkgroup. org.uk and I will send you details about the club and the positive things it can do for your business.

Normally it would cost £50 to join and our business year ends at the end of May; however, this year’s membership will be extended to May 31st, 2022.

We have a rather strict rule though; the business must be within ten miles of Bourne (unless the business is something unusual).

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Mind the Pension Gap!

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odelling done by Nest, the workplace pension scheme, has recently revealed that, based on the average UK wage which includes parttime work, the gender pension gap at retirement for pension funds is as much as ÂŁ72,500 against women.

Women face extra challenges when saving for retirement, such as a greater proportion working in lower paid and part-time jobs, which means that they have less to put into their pensions.

Women are also less likely to plan for retirement and, surprisingly, only 14% of divorce settlements include pension sharing, leaving women even more vulnerable to financial hardship.

If you are divorcing, the pension assets can be one of the most valuable, if not the most valuable of assets in the marriage. Every divorce case, unless the marriage has been very short and the parties are very young, should include a consideration of the pensions. Either party, not just wives, can risk losing out on their fair share of a valuable asset if you don’t find out exactly what it is worth and include it together with the family home and other capital, for sharing.

It may be tempting to cut corners and save costs by not instructing professionals in a divorce, but you could end up losing tens of thousands of pounds as a result of such false economy. Family Law specialists will be able to advise you on the value of pensions, which is particularly important if they are final salary/defined benefit schemes, and then arrange a pension actuary report if needed.

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t was evident earlier in 2020 that the annual November Coffee Morning, hosted by Margaret and Michael McGregor and Yvonne Roberts, would be unable to take place. The consequence was that alternative ways of fundraising needed to be found.

So, in recent months, books, jigsaws, masks and preserves have been sold; tickets for a Christmas cake and other regular draws of tickets have helped the funds; whilst many friends have collected 5p coins, as well as finding items for sale. The final effort was the sale of poinsettias (kindly supplied by Bridge Farm Group, Spalding) which proved to be a great success and it was so pleasurable seeing people’s faces when they saw a splash of Christmas cheer.

We thank the people of Bourne and the surrounding area who have supported and donated to our endeavours which have resulted in raising a grand total of £5,000. As you can imagine, Yvonne Roberts and the McGregors are delighted that, in such difficult circumstances, so much money has been raised.

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It only takes a few minutes to share your views with us, and your feedback helps services to continue providing the right support to local people.

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A Little Bit Of Christmas Cheer

Following the Mayor of Bourne, Councillor Colin Pattison’s, charity walk of the parish on November 8th, he was delighted to be able to hand over part of the funds to two local charities.

A charity close to the hearts of many local residents saw him present a cheque for £1,000 to The Butterfield Centre. This will not only help the Centre continue its outstanding ‘Meals on Wheels’ service (which was due to continue operating throughout the Christmas and New Year period) but also to provide funds for the Butterfield’s new initiative, ‘The Community Pantry’.

Councillor Pattison also presented a second cheque to the Bourne Arts and Community Trust, the administering charity looking after Wake House in North Street, Bourne.

At the time of writing, Councillor Pattison was hopeful that he would be holding a fundraising stall on Bourne Market on Christmas Eve.

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s a new decade dawned in January 2020, who knew that, as the year drew to a close, we would be in the midst of a second wave of the worst global pandemic in over a century? Unsurprisingly, stress, anxiety and depression are just some of the mental health problems affecting many people right now.

Even pre-Covid, the Office for National Statistics reported that 12.4% of days lost due to sickness absence in the UK in 2018 were down to mental health problems; that’s 1 in 8 days. The good news is that there are many positive things that you, as an employer, can do in the workplace to support the mental health and wellbeing of your employees.

Certainly, it makes economic sense to do so. If employees are able to talk to you openly about their problems and get support, they are less likely to have to take time off. It’s good for morale and engagement too – employees who feel cared for will go that extra mile to do a great job for you.

You also have a legal “duty of care” to do all you reasonably can to support your employees’ health, safety and wellbeing, which includes mental health. Remember also that mental health issues can be considered a disability under the Equality Act, which requires you to make “reasonable adjustments” to the workplace or the person’s role.

Some examples might be adjusting their working hours or allowing them time out of work to attend regular medical or counselling appointments.

How do you create a supportive wellbeing culture?

• Mental health awareness training is a very useful management tool. Many of us might be unaware of the signs of mental ill health or make judgements because we don’t understand what is going on. Or we may want to help but are scared of saying or doing the wrong thing. With training, managers can quickly identify employee wellbeing issues and feel confident about approaching them.

• Appointing Mental Health First Aiders (“MHFAs”) is something else to consider. One of the many benefits of MHFAs in the workplace is the boost to mental health awareness it can provide, helping to reduce the stigma associated with mental ill-health and making it easier for your employees to speak up and seek help. MHFA England offers two-day courses https://mhfaengland.org/ individuals/adult/2-day/ .

• Working from home is a reality for many at present. These employees are often lone workers and are at particular risk of detriment to their mental health. Risk assessments should be in place for homeworking and you can play a key role in preventing depression and stress through regular communication and wellbeing “check ins” with your remote teams.

Useful sources of information for employers on raising mental health awareness and providing a supportive workplace culture are: www.acas.org.uk/supporting-mental-healthworkplace www.hse.gov.uk/stress/mental-health-linemanagers.htm www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/ how-support-mental-health-work

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Toolbar Supports Bourne Foodbank

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However, as they have not been able to hold their usual Monday morning meetings since last March, this was not possible, so the trustees and volunteers agreed to support the Bourne Foodbank with a donation of £100.

Despite the present restrictions, Toolbar volunteers are still available to help the unemployed, either by e-mail: toolbar.bourne@gmail.com or by phone on 07749 689026.

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anuary is one of those months when there is so little to do on the allotment or garden as, more often than not, the soil is either frozen or waterlogged and should generally be left. However, you can still finish winter digging, weather permitting.

Well-rotted manure or organic material can be added to the soil surface and it will become incorporated naturally. Also, a good idea when you are digging is to apply lime to the surface at 100g per square metre (3oz per square yard) especially if you grew brassicas the year before. Getting the soil prepared now will save time feeding later in the year and will often enhance crop growth and yield.

If you have a greenhouse, cloches, or space in the house, then now is a good time to plant a few seeds ready for the planting out season. Onion, leek, tomato, chilli and aubergine seeds are a few that can be planted now to give them a good start.

At this time of year, rhubarb can be forced: what could be tastier than pale pink sticks of rhubarb harvested in late February?

Firstly, dig some manure around the roots and then cover them using pots or an upturned bucket, making sure any holes are covered to completely cut out the light. To speed up the process of forcing, you can also insulate the pot by covering the outside

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of it with straw, bubble wrap or old carpet.

Crowns which have been used for forcing should not be harvested in summer or in the following year, because the forcing process weakens the plant and the stems will not grow as strongly.

Towards the end of the month, seed potatoes should be available and you can start chitting them ready for planting: put them rose-side uppermost and use old egg boxes or seed trays.

Other jobs include: • prune apple and pear trees but not stone fruits such as cherry and damson; they should be summer pruned.

• plant bare-rooted trees and bushes.

• support Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli.

• protect plants from cold and check stakes and ties.

• start a ‘bean trench’ by digging down about 60cm, add a layer of newspaper and then start filling it with your organic kitchen waste. Each time you add a batch of waste, cover with a layer of soil: continue until the trench is full and leave it to rot down.

And if the weather is foul, sit by the fire with a cuppa, or other warming beverage and plan for the year ahead, read gardening books and order from seed catalogues.

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Property News

New Year, New Agent?

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ith the Christmas period over and a new year begun, focus has returned to the property market, for those considering moving.

With many new buyers registering their requirements and a flurry of new properties coming to the market, Christmas can no longer be used as an excuse for a lack of interest.

Despite Christmas, Newton Fallowell had an extremely busy and successful December, which is being carried through into January. Many properties were sold, including a few within days of advertising, and a couple that required no advertising at all!

We found that buyers were in fact registering their details prior to the new year, to ensure they were the first to hear about any new properties due to come to the market. This included our Boxing Day launch, which provided tremendous results. We launched a variety of homes to the market, where they benefited from fantastic online exposure prior to the new year.

Whilst the new year presents the benefit of many new buyers, it also presents a much higher level of competition on the market. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure that your home stands out, or you could risk becoming ‘stale’ on the market.

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Buyers, new and old, will maintain the ability to see the date your home was launched to the market.

If your home had already been on the market for a period in 2019, they may begin to ask the question, “Why has this home not already sold?”

Here at Newton Fallowell, we believe it is important to review a home’s marketing and interest regularly, to ensure it does not become ‘stale’. We recommend that if your home has not been receiving a good level of interest, that you understand why this is and, crucially, what your selling agent is doing to increase activity. Are they being proactive and cross-selling from similar homes they have available? What are the reasons potential purchasers are providing for not viewing your home?

If you cannot answer the above questions, perhaps a change in selling agent could be worthwhile.

With a combination of a new set of photographs/ marketing details, as well as a proactive agent who will provide you with answers to the above questions, you will benefit from one of the most important periods of the year for the property market.

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t’s January, the dust has settled from the festive period and it’s time to start doing some of the jobs we have put off doing in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year’s Eve. You have probably had an annual statement come through from your pension provider, or a reminder that your insurance policy is due to expire and have popped them onto the pile in your kitchen, not to be looked at until the next one comes through the door.

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While Safe Local Trades has members across many disciplines, (painting and decorating, plastering, electrician, kitchen/bathroom fitting, carpentry, handyman, carpet/upholstery cleaners, window/ conservatory fitting etc) many are already reporting bookings up until March 2021.

Many tried and tested traders will be busy, so don’t delay in getting in touch to secure a slot. Some projects, like a new kitchen for example, may be subject to a longer lead-in time; there is the quote to agree, designs to finalise, products to order and then securing the availability of a great kitchen-fitter.

Equally, if you are looking to sell your home come January, then time is of the essence if you require some property pick-me-ups and to stay ahead of the game. Interestingly, according to research, a downstairs loo, built-in storage (like wardrobes and cupboards), UPVC double glazing, a lawned garden and separate shower cubicle rank in the top five home improvement features to attract buyers.

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Here are a few jobs to think about – and Safe Local Trades has someone to fit every bill in the Peterborough, Stamford, Huntingdon areas and the wider ‘PE postcode’.

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he days of the ‘football programme’ may be a hazy memory for many and the schoolboy collections may have long been consigned to either Ebay, to the specialist collector or to the re-cycling bin. Fortunately, my own collection remains intact, and this month, we feature a particular favourite of mine, one maybe lacking the gloss and the glamour – no George Best or Bobby Charlton here, but instead we see “local heroes” like Terry Bates and Hughie Lane!

The occasion was the 1962 Hospital Cup Final, where Midland League side, Bourne Town, were hosting the fearsome Nottingham Forest from the top-flight league of the time, “The First Division”.

It had been a curious year, in as much as the champions of this particular season had been Ipswich Town, ahead of Burnley and Spurs. Cardiff and Chelsea were relegated, whilst Forest finished in nineteenth place (out of twenty-two clubs).

No doubting the appeal of this particular game though, especially when keeping goal for them was Bourne’s very own Peter Grummitt, still only a nineteen-year-old recent recruit, having made the move to the City Ground from the mighty Langtoft FC! A regular favourite between the Forest sticks for a decade, Peter was to earn three England

Under 23 caps, and maybe, had not the legendary Gordon Banks been filling the full England jersey so consistently, then Peter might have seen more international action. Forest were genuine title contenders in 1966/67 and his performances in goal were a central part of their challenge, as they finished runners-up to Manchester United.

Forest conceded only forty-one goals in fortytwo games, with Peter keeping thirteen clean sheets. Leaving Forest in 1970, after 352 senior appearances, he would go on to play seven more seasons, firstly at Sheffield Wednesday, then at Brighton and Hove Albion.

In 2018, the Nottingham Post’s reporter, Paul Taylor, included Peter Grummitt in his top fifty “best players to have pulled on the Garibadi red”, describing him as “an agile shot stopper, an assured handler of the ball and essentially just a reliable, consistent performer for Forest”.

The match day programme for the Bourne v Forest game included an array of local firms and shops proud to be advertising their wares, a selection of which is displayed here. Who could ever forget “Nosey” Parker’s sweet shop opposite the Tudor picture house on North Street, just along from Mac Nixon’s sweet shop, Elkin’s chippy and Stubbs bakery?

Despite seeking confirmation of the result of the Bourne v Forest game from John Banks, (former local referee and former classmate of the said Mr Grummitt) my memory lets me down. If anyone is happy to share the score, plus any other gems from their past, please get in touch. Up the Wakes!

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Pets and Vets

Brexit, Pet Passports and Rabies!

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ne thing that most of us are looking forward to when we achieve normality after this Covid-19 pandemic, is going on an overseas holiday. However, we now have the giant hurdle of Brexit to get over and the red tape surrounding this. We know that the rules around the Pet Passport are changing and British Pet Passports are not going to be allowed for travel through the EU as they were before.

Instead, an Export Health Certificate is required from your designated vet and certain criteria must be passed in order that one can be issued within ten days of travel. As I am writing this, the final stages of the negotiations are taking place and the finished details have not been signed off so, in such a fluid situation, it is vital you read the guidance from the Government website before planning any trips with your pets.

However, we must remember the reasons why that legislation exists and why it can be complex.

Rabies is an old and feared virus and has been around for thousands of years. It doesn’t just affect our dogs but also wild carnivores, ruminants and bats as well as humans. The reason it is so feared is that, once symptoms begin, there is no treatment, and it is

100% fatal. Over 55,000 people die of rabies world-wide every Wise Words By Deirdre Wilson year. The virus is passed from an infected animal in its saliva. If it bites or licks another animal – or person – the virus hides in the muscle for a few days, then travels up the nerves to the brain. This is a slow journey and can take weeks or months, even up to a year, and which is why animal quarantine is for six months. Once rabies reaches its destination, progression of the disease is rapid, and death occurs within ten to fourteen days.

The animal’s personality alters; confident animals become shy and nervous. It causes hallucinations and animals often attack randomly – a very convenient behaviour change to ensure the next victim is bitten with infected saliva. Finally, it causes paralysis of the throat and, as the animal cannot swallow, it froths at the mouth. Death is caused by suffocation, as the muscles used for breathing become paralysed. A very nasty disease indeed!

Britain (and a few other islands) has been rabiesfree since 1902 although there have been a few isolated instances. If it gets loose in our own wildlife, then the results will be devastating. So, the legislation around protecting our island from rabies must be thorough and robust. Remember too that Eire is in the EU and travel to Ireland will be affected by the new legislation.

Perhaps, in the short term, even if travel restrictions due to Covid are relaxed, it may be better to leave your pets safely at home until we are sure that our countryside and our people can be safe from another deadly virus.

A happy and healthy 2021 to every one of you and your pets from all at Alder Vets.

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Bourne SciFest is a week-long Science Festival for the young people of Bourne and district.

t started in 2000 when a small group of teachers and helpers decided to hold science-based presentations in the Corn Exchange. It was so successful that it has been held every two years since, with over 2,500 children attending each event.

Over the years SciFest has undergone a number of changes. Initially the children were all transported to the Corn Exchange, but the logistics and cost of this meant that the format had to be changed. In 2008 it was decided that instead of the children moving, the presenters would travel to the schools to give their shows. This obviously caused less disruption to the schools and allowed the event to be held at no cost to the children.

A wide range of science topics have been covered by a variety of presenters. Subjects have included Tropical Rainforests, Science Magic, Astronomy, Exotic Animals, Newton’s Theory of Gravity, The Magic of Numbers and The Science of Fireworks.

Presenters have included Chris Packham, Nick Baker and Johnny Ball, ably supported by some old friends, James Soper, Mark Atkinson, Dave Shaw, Matt Pritchard and many others.

Children were also invited to bring their parents to two evening shows held in the Corn Exchange.

SciFest enables presenters to bring the wow factor to the classroom, and we hope give children an insight into the wonders of science, nurturing an interest in the world around them and how it works. Unfortunately, owing to the Coronavirus none of this was able to happen in 2020.

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However, one of our regular presenters, Dr. Matt Pritchard has kindly put together an online presentation which the SciFest committee has purchased and is offering free to all primary schools within our area.

The presentation comes with teacher notes and extension activities prompted by the presentation.

We want to keep the momentum of SciFest going and this is an ideal way to bring science to the classroom and keep safe in these unprecedented times.

Of course, this all costs quite a lot of money but the Festival has been generously supported by a wide range of local charities and businesses.

The committee hope to resume more normal arrangements in 2022, with a preliminary presentation in May, hopefully to be held in the Witham School lecture theatre. They look forward to seeing you there.

Watch out in the local press for more details.

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Events: January 2021 Bourne U3A January 13th - The railway group have a Zoom meeting with the London Underground being this month’s topic.

17th - The South West Airfield Association will be giving a talk to The Aviation group about D Day involvement.

18th - The next general meeting via Zoom at 2.00pm will include a virtual presentation by Friends of Nyansakia, a Bourne-based charity supporting poor communities in Kenya.

If anyone wishes to be included in the Bourne U3A Zoom meetings but does not have details of how to access the meetings, please contact Malcolm Scriven, Chairperson of Bourne U3A.

Bourne Hereward Probus 11th - Hereward Probus will be holding their Zoom monthly meeting at 12.15pm. If anyone who is not sure about Zoom would like to access the meeting, please contact Rob Denton on 01788 702555, e-mail denton.robert@gmail.com.

Stamford Arts Centre To book for ticketed events and for further details, visit www.stamfordartscentre.com.

1st - 31st - Access to Lyngo Theatre’s Play@Home, a creative play project for families with children under 10, will still be available until January 31st.

Tickets must be booked by midnight on December 31st. Lyngo Theatre have developed a show that you can actually do at home, not just watch. You will receive an invitation via email from Lyngo Theatre, with all the materials you need for this activity. Cost £12 per family.

Sleeping Beauty – Online Panto Until 4th - The Original Online Panto Company is proud to present a magical production from Polka Dot Pantomimes, the spellbinding fairy-tale of Sleeping Beauty that was filmed in front of a live audience at the Brindley Theatre, Runcorn. For audiences aged 3 – 103! With dazzling costumes, spectacular scenery and amazing special effects, Sleeping Beauty is the perfect online festive treat, so book your tickets now.

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“Flex the Text” GCSE English performance classes/ workshops.

Every Wednesday in January,5pm – 6-30pm. £15 per session, ages 14 yrs-16 yrs, limited numbers.

Flex the Text course provides an exciting, immersive way for students to develop an in-depth understanding of GCSE exam texts. By expanding on knowledge of their texts, students will gain confidence to identify, interpret and articulate their thoughts on themes, characters, and language style.

There are still plenty of opportunities to support the arts online and a number of companies are streaming performances, some free, some paid for. Please support where you can. Below are a few websites that will give you details of how you can access a variety of performances, from Panto to Stand-Up comedy. www.theatresonline.com. www.timeout.com.

Original Theatre Online www.originaltheatreonline.com Original Theatre have set up Original Theatre Online to create and share their work digitally and hopefully bring some much needed income into the company and industry.

Until Feb 28th - “The Habit of Art,” a play by Alan Bennett, starring Matthew Kelly, David Yelland, Veronica Roberts, and Philip Franks. Cost £10, watch as many times as you wish.

Until Feb 28th - “The Haunting of Alice Barbs,” a chilling new play by Philip Franks, starring Tamzin Outhwaite, Max Bowden and Stephen Boxer. Cost £15 watch as many times as you wish.

The National Theatre’s production of Dick Whittington has closed, but a recording will stream for free on the NT YouTube page from 3pm on December 23rd to midnight on the 27th. It will then ‘transfer’ to the National Theatre at Home streaming platform for six weeks from Jan 11th.

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

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January 29th: B. A. suspends all flights to and from ----- with immediate effect, due to the ongoing coronavirus threat.

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March 26th: At 8pm, millions of people around the country take part in the first “----- ----- ----- -----” tribute.

April 1st: The contactless payment limit for in-store spending is raised from £30 to £ -----.

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May 31st: Thousands of people gather to protest against the killing of ----- -----, an unarmed black man who died while being arrested by police in the U.S.A.

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June 7th: A statue of slave trader, Edward Colston, is pulled down by anti-racism protesters in -----.

June 25th: ----- F.C. are confirmed as champions of the 2019–20 Premier League.

July 17th: B.A. retires its fleet of thirtyone ----- ----- aircraft.

July 24th: ----- ----- in shops and supermarkets become mandatory in England.

July 30th: ----- announces an end to its printed catalogue after almost fifty years of publication.

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September 14th: The new “----- ----- ----” law comes into force to limit the number of persons in a gathering.

November 15th: Lewis Hamilton wins a seventh Formula One title, equalling the record of ----- -----.

November 17th: A plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 is brought forward to the year -----.

November 25th: Legendary, yet controversial, Argentinian footballer ----- ----- dies aged sixty years old.

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December 6th: England win the inaugural rugby union Autumn Nations Cup by beating ----- in the final at Twickenham.

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Mark covers a wide area which includes Boston, Spalding, Kings Lynn, Bourne and the Deepings, and the surrounding villages.

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Covering a 25 mile radius of Peterborough | Cancelling while en route will result in a charge

SECURITY s ar ye e 5 nc r 1 rie ve e O exp

KYS Security Ltd are your local friendly electronic security protection experts

Our Services Include: Intruder Alarms | CCTV | Automated Access | Fire Alarms Access Control | Bespoke Systems

T: 01780 408223 E: office@kyssecurity.com www.kyssecurity.com STORAGE

What we do?

• Tree Felling • Thinning & Pruning • Lopping & Topping • Hedge Trimming • Stump Grinding • Power Washing • Graveling Proud member of Trustatrader For a FREE estimate with no obligation E: andrewwinters83@outlook.com M: 07468 442 002 or T: 01733 322 562 (please try both phone numbers)

TREE SERVICES

MORTON SELF STORAGE ■ NEW 20 FOOT CONTAINERS ■ INSULATED, VENTED ■ SECURITY LOCKED ■ UNDERCOVER

■ 24H CCTV ■ ON SITE SECURITY

■ £25 PER WEEK

MORTON, BOURNE PE10 0XL

CONTACT: RICHARD 07860 336054 or 01778 570039 www.mortonselfstorage.co.uk J ANUA RY 2021 | W W W .DISC O VE RI N G M AG AZI N E S. C O . UK

All aspects of professional tree surgery Hedge maintenance Tree pruning • reshaping Storm damage FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED

01778 571993 • 07858 465637 elderwoodtreecare@gmail.com

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TREE SERVICES

Mclaren Tree Services

ALL ASPECTS OF TREE WORK INCLUDING

Tree Inspections • Tree Removal Pruning • Dead Wooding Stump Grinding • Hedge Work

FREE QUOTATIONS T: 01778 426792 M: 07990 706750 Fully Qualified, NTCP Certifiied, £5 million Public Liability

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TILER

Cj’s Tiling Service

Bourne and Surrounding Areas E: cjstilingservice@gmail.com T: 07912 573698 W: www.cjstiling.co.uk

Prestige Wall and Floor Tiling

TREE AND GARDEN SERVICES

TILER

Tree, Hedge and Garden Services

D.SMITH TILING Wall & Floor Tiler

All types of garden maintenance • Grass cutting and lawn care • Beds, borders and weed control • Rotovating, turfing and seeding • Tree surgery and conifer work • Felling, pruning and shaping • Hedge cutting and shrub trimming • Garden clearance and rubbish removal • Driveways, patios and fencing

John Holland 07957 185487 or 01775 720558

OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FREE

NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL

Quotes

Call Danny on 01529 700769 or 07581 135598

50 Little London, Spalding PE11 2UE

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

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Mark Taylor

WINDOWS AND DOORS Complete supply and installation service

M Oglesby Installations

PVCu Windows & Doors Doors • Patio doors • Conservatories • Windows Fensa registration & 10 year backed guarantee • UPVC products A rated energy efficient Rehau windows Yale high security locking • Composite doors Soffit, fascia & rainwater systems • Flush sash windows Argon gas filled sealed units • Tilt & turn windows Coloured UPVC windows & doors • Bay windows

01205 722 334 / 07946 318 795

Email: mtwindows.doors@gmail.com

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Local Family Business For 20 Years Stylish Windows & Doors In PVC, Timber or Aluminium A rated energy saving • Environmentally friendly • Product range as wide as your imagination

windows available

UPGRADE YOUR PVCu WINDOWS AND DOORS Install the latest energy saving units to your existing windows We can repair: Broken handles - Locks - Hinges - Misty sealed units

Secondary Glazing Now Available SAVING ENERGY - SAVING MONEY

Full uPVC repair service including:

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Have you just moved into your new house?

Do you need your locks replced?

Are you a Landlord?

Repairing could save you £££’s

01775 712973 / 07538 997460 E: moglesbyinstallations@googlemail.com

FREEPHONE: 0800 9701469 www.lincolnshirebowwindows.co.uk Unit 2 Holt House, Cherry Holt Road, Bourne PE10 9LH Open: Mon - Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1

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