Discovering Bourne issue 117, May 2021

Issue 117 / May 2021

and the surrounding villages

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE NAGS HEAD New Look

CAWOODS

Solar Panels and Electric Car Charger points

TALLINGTON LAKES Fun on and off the water

Yo u r f a v o u r i t e c o m m u n i t y l i f e s t y l e m a g a z i n e – P R I C E L E S S

Welcome to your May issue...

We can honestly say that this year’s April’s winds will certainly have shaken, what Shakespeare called, “the darling buds of May”.

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pril has seen one warm day of sunshine followed by hail stones and freezing temperatures the next. Roll on summertime! However, many people this year seem not so bothered about the weather, but rather just how wonderful life will become once this lockdown is over.

At the time of writing, it’s touch and go whether the hairdressers will be able to cope with the accumulations of lopped locks of hair, or whether our pub gardens will be anything like big enough for everyone clamouring for that first “out of lockdown drink”.

Whatever it is that you have been longing for these last few months, let’s hope that it can come your way and that we can all make the most of the improvements to come, especially with the weather!

Claire x

Sad news of the gentleman in Scotland being refused service in a post-lockdown pub, just because he did not have a smartphone to order food and drinks on an app. “I thought it was really ageist, because they should know that people of my age can’t use this sophisticated equipment,” said David Walters (78).

I suppose one consolation for us all, if this trend of everything becoming “tech-reliant” continues, will be a peaceful scene where, not only will groups of people sit glued to their screens in silence, but there won’t even be the need for anyone to shout, “Oy, five more lagers here, mate!”

Finally, when I was asked to explain what my job as an editor actually involved, I was able to reply, “Well, to cut a long story short …”

John

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Group Editor John Schwarz | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Graham Copestake | Sarah Gumbley | Rob Harradine | Andy Beavis Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Inside Highlights 4.................... Bourne Old Town Hall: 200th anniversary.

10.................. Tallington Lakes feature.

12.................. Tribute to Rex Needle.

14-15.......... Deep-In Aesthetics.

16-17.......... Wright Care at Home now servicing Bourne.

22................. Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

24................. Recipe from The Griffin at Irnham: Panna cotta.

26-27....... New Look at the Nags Head.

30................. Employment advice from Odin HR Consultancy.

32-33....... New jobs at Bakkavor.

34-35....... Kellyvision feature.

36................. Alto Electrical – Defibrillators.

40-41........ Cawoods Electricians for solar panels.

42-43....... Floral update from

“Team Stephanies”.

59................. ‘Amazing Electricians’ feature.

70................ Let’s Get Quizzical!

71.................. Pets and Vets: Shoulder injuries in dogs.

76-84....... Classified businesses directory.

Cover Photography: Jenna Garfoot With thanks to: Double and Megson,

Liberty Partnership, Colin Pattison, Bourne Bookshop, NFU, Jason Treadwell, Coleen Everitt, Christine Beardwood, Gordon Cochran, Eileen Le Voi, Alder Vets, Odin HR Consultancy, Agentis Financial, Trevor Langley

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the June issue is Monday 10th May 2021.

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Bourne Old Town Hall 200th Anniversary Built entirely from donations from local people and the gift of land from the Marquess of Exeter, Bourne Town Hall was officially opened on October 23rd, 1821.

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ver the years, it has served the people of Bourne and villages in many ways, initially as a courtroom for Petty and Quarter Sessions, (which remained in use until it closed in 2008) and a covered market in the Shambles.

Later, the fire brigade’s tender was stored there, and the horses were stabled in the Shambles. In the 1900s, it was used for Bourne Urban District Council business and, in 1992, the building was extended to house offices for South Kesteven District Council, which relocated in 2014.

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months of very successful concerts, cinema and workshops followed.

The past year has been devastating for all of us and, after such a brilliant start to events, everything came to a standstill. However, the Trustees are optimistic that we can begin to put events on in the not-toodistant future and have been planning a skeleton programme and working on making the venue Covid-safe.

To celebrate the bicentenary, a special week of events, from October 23rd – 31st, is being planned with something, we hope, for everyone to enjoy.

In 2018, Bourne Town Hall Trust was established with the aim of securing funding to restore the building to its former glory and reconfigure the interior to provide a Community Arts Centre. It is the vision of the Trustees that the Old Town Hall will again be central to the community of Bourne and its environs.

Also, we hope to have several related events, leading up to October 23rd. A competition for children to design a logo to celebrate the anniversary was launched last month and it is our intention to involve schools in the celebrations in some way; they are the generation that will gain most benefit from the Old Town Hall, once it has been restored.

After a refurbishment and modification of the Shambles, the addition of a licenced bar and with the help of a dedicated band of volunteers, the Old Town Hall got off to an amazing start in 2019, with a sell-out concert from local band, Pennyless. Several

If you are interested in volunteering or finding out more about the project, please visit www. bournetownhall.org.uk. You will also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Our amazing brain is continually moulding and modifying itself to our environment, events in our lives, words, feelings, and the people around us.

Without this ability, any brain, not just the human brain, would be unable to develop from infancy through to adulthood or recover from brain injury.

Our brain is so exceptional and what makes the brain exceptional is that, unlike a computer, it processes sensory and motor signals in parallel.

It has many neural pathways that can replicate another’s function so that small errors in development or temporary loss of function through damage can be easily corrected by rerouting signals along a different pathway. Different pathways form and fall dormant, are created and castoff, according to our personal experiences. So, this vibrant process allows us to learn, develop and adapt to our ever-changing experiences.

Our brains are really amazing Every time we learn something new, we create new connections between the neurons, and this is happening to all of us, all the time. This process can be encouraged and stimulated, allowing us to learn, relearn and direct our lives, thoughts and behaviours, creating exciting possibilities.

This process can be so useful to us enabling us to reinvent ourselves, move away from our current state of things, or to overcome past traumatic events which create anxiety/stress or depression and fears which may lead to avoidance behaviours which then hold us back from living life to our fullest. By learning how to adjust our thought patterns and behaviours,

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Tallington Lakes is home to several lakes where you can find a variety of activities at our Watersports Centre.

Get that sought-after “blue therapy” through stand-up paddle boarding (SUPing), kayaking or canoeing. These firm favourites allow you to take in our picturesque lakes, spot some wildlife, and enjoy the great outdoors.

If you want to go it alone or double up with friends, we have any craft to suit the occasion. What’s more, open water swimming offers a great opportunity for those competent swimmers to immerse themselves fully in the experience more often, (wetsuits and tow-floats are required).

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Our Climbing and Abseiling Wall is ready and waiting for those who don’t mind heights.

Tallington Lakes can also provide light retail therapy at our Pro Shop; now stocking outdoor apparel and the latest for walking and running – all essential for a great day out. And with the unpredictable British weather, we’ve got you covered. We offer a Boot Fitting Service for walking boots to maximise your comfort; don’t let post-lockdown break your new walking habits! Pop in, speak to our knowledgeable staff and we can help you get ready for your next big adventure.

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“Discovering Bourne” Pays Tribute to Bourne Historian

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It is almost ten years since the “Discovering Bourne” magazine first appeared and, in that time our readers have had the opportunity to discover so many of the town’s stories from the past.

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his has been almost entirely due to the extraordinary work of former Fleet Street journalist and Bourne resident, Rex Needle, whose first contribution for this magazine was on the town’s Red Hall in September 2011.

Sadly, Rex passed away on March 22nd , 2021, aged ninety, following a short illness, with his wife of fiftyeight years, Elke, and son Justin by his side.

He leaves behind a grandson Anton and two elder brothers but, in terms of his ‘back catalogue’, one enormous collection of fascinating historical documents, books and photographs will be his legacy for the future.

As a result of his knowledge and enthusiasm for the Heritage Centre, housed in Baldock’s Mill on South Street, Mr Needle was made an honorary member of Bourne Civic Society. Brenda Jones, the Chairman of the Civic Society and a neighbour of Elke and Rex, confirmed Rex’s role in ensuring that Bourne’s fascinating past should be kept alive for future residents of his adopted town.

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built by Jim Jones (her husband) he took lots of photographs and he was one of the sponsors for Jim, when Jim got the MBE. He was a very generous man and gave his time freely. His website which was up and running for many years was read all over the world, especially by people who had left Bourne but still wanted to know what was going on in the town.

He will be hugely missed in Bourne.”

In January 2016, Rex was invited to share his opinions with readers of “Discovering Bourne”, as the incumbent in our “In the Hot Seat” feature. The following extracts may shed some light on the man who was to become one of Bourne’s favourite ‘adopted sons’:

✤ “I was born in Peterborough and spent many years singing with the church choir which gave me a lifelong appreciation of sacred music”.

✤ “The army taught me a code of discipline that I have tried to follow ever since, notably a respect for others, neatness and punctuality”. ✤ (Finally, when asked what he would change about his town …) “Additional parking space, to help visitors and to boost trade for local shops, and a north-south bypass for the A15; otherwise, our town centre will become even more dangerous than it is now, from traffic fumes and heavy vehicles, which is hardly a suitable legacy to leave future generations”.

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Through the dreaded FaceTime and Zoom calls, it has been easy to find fault in our physical appearance and to pick apart the features that you feel need improving upon.

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Stamford’s Leading Independent Home Care Provider Now Servicing Bourne Wright Care at Home, a home care service registered with the Care Quality Commission, recently awarded an “Outstanding” rating in September 2020, has now extended its service to Bourne and the surrounding villages.

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he Covid pandemic has increased the demand in care in our own homes and Wright Care at Home pride themselves on their family ethos that focuses on keeping care tailor-made to meet everyone’s varying wishes and preferences.

Founded in 2016 by Samantha Wright, the service insists on keeping compassion at the heart of everything they do.

They deliver a range of services, further details of which can be found on their recently launched website www.wrightcareathome.co.uk.

Wright Care at Home offer care visits from thirty minutes up to “24/7 care”, supporting individuals with personal care, such as bathing and showering, medication support and needs, nutrition and dietary requirements, companionship, and support with outings. They also have a set service for Covid recovery, dementia, and palliative care.

In 2020, they were awarded “Team of the Year” in the Stamford Mercury Business Awards, and have done several fundraising activities to raise awareness of those for whom they provide care. Recently, one of their team members was also awarded “Star Carer” by Careline Live, who work alongside the UKHCA, (United Kingdom Home Care Association).

response to changing needs is excellent.

I have a lot of admiration and praise for the caring team at Wright Care at Home. The management is so efficient, and the carers have looked after my aunt and myself in every way possible. Thank you, ladies.”

Another relative who sought the support of Wright Care at Home had these wonderful words about the team too.

“Wright Care have been a breath of fresh air; the quality of service and communication is first class.

I have seen a remarkable improvement in my Aunt’s wellbeing and awareness - she is so much happier and looked after like a princess. This, in turn, has made life easier for me (as her guardian and next of kin) and I do not have to worry about how she is being looked after and know that Wright Care have her best interests at heart.”

For anyone considering care options, or a career in health and social care, please contact Wright Care at Home, based in Stamford, on 01780 489227 or admin@wrightcareathome.com.

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AS WE BECOME OLDER WHAT PROTECTIONS SHOULD WE PUT IN PLACE? WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD When we get a little older it is always advisable to make a will. This is best dealt with by a solicitor with experience and who will be regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and who will also be insured.

The benefit of a will is that it creates certainty as to what we want to do with our property when we die. It can ensure that our chosen loved ones benefit. This can be very important, especially for couples who co-habit but are unmarried. If we do not make a will, the state has provided an order of beneficiaries under what is known as “Intestacy” which may mean that people could be inheriting who we would not want to be doing so.

We can also consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney to protect us during our lifetime but, when we need others to help us, they can use our finances to protect our needs. A Lasting

Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows someone trusted to make decisions for us if we are no longer able to make decisions, or if we no longer want to make those decisions. This could be a temporary situation such as hospitalisation, or a more permanent one, such as being told that we are suffering from a health issue.

We can consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney for either Financial decisions and/or Health and Care decisions. If we lose capacity or have similar problems, a more complicated procedure is available which requires more work to put it in place. The court fees payable are higher and we have to wait longer to be able to have decisions made to protect us.

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esidents at Country Court Care Homes have been celebrating springtime with a month of springthemed activities in their care homes. Each of their thirty-three homes has been taking part in activities with a different springinspired theme for each week, with prizes for the winner. In week one, residents enjoyed nature and wildlife activities, during week two they have been getting creative by writing stories and poetry.

Week three saw some springtime baking and week four was all about preparing for the Easter weekend and decorating their home to mark Easter and the beginning of spring.

At Fenchurch House Care Home in Spalding, residents enjoyed Easter-themed crafts including making cards to send to their relatives and friends.

They have also been outside in the springtime sunshine making the most of their brand-new summer house to enjoy quizzes and games outdoors. They made their own Easter bonnets and had a fun afternoon choosing their favourite.

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Congratulations went to Audrey for the best bonnet!

“It’s been a long winter for our residents so we’re celebrating spring with some new activities for residents to engage with,” explained Suria Webb, Home Manager at Fenchurch House Care Home. “With springtime now upon us, it is the ideal time to feel hopeful and optimistic about the coming summer and gradual return to normal life for our residents”.

For more information about Fenchurch House Care Home, contact Morgan Hicks on 07834 790 400 or e-mail morgan.hicks@countrycourtcare.com.

Country Court was founded in 1983 by Roshan Bogha and current Chairman, Abdul Kachra, with the opening of their first care home, Beech Lodge in Holbeach. The care home’s reputation soon grew, led by kindness, compassion and dignity. It remains a family-run business to this day, with the company philosophy, “Our family caring for yours” at the heart of every home.

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New Luxury Care Home Open Days

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Fenchurch House provides the kind of care we’d want all of our loved ones to receive. Our brand new home is luxurious and beautifully furnished, whilst retaining a warm family atmosphere that makes Fenchurch House feel extra special. In these difficult times the elderly population is particularly vulnerable at home. If you’re concerned about how you or a relative will cope and would like to have more support, Fenchurch House Care Homeprovides offers peace of mind andwe’d security, a of special setting.

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BY PIP WILLIAMS In 1901, the word ‘bondmaid’ was discovered missing from the Oxford English Dictionary. This is the story of the girl who stole it. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, Esme spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, a garden shed in Oxford where her father and a team of lexicographers are gathering words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. Esme’s place is beneath the sorting table, unseen and unheard. One day, she sees a slip containing the word ‘bondmaid’ flutter to the floor unclaimed.

Over time, Esme realises that some words are considered more important than others, and that words and meanings relating to women’s experiences often go unrecorded. She begins to collect words for another dictionary: ‘The Dictionary of Lost Words’.

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As Minister of State at the Foreign Office, Alan Duncan was once described as Boris Johnson’s ‘pooper-scooper’. For two years, he deputised for the, then Foreign Secretary, now Prime Minister. Few are more attuned to Johnson’s strengths and weaknesses as a minister and his suitability for high office than the man who helped clear up his mistakes. Riotously candid, these diaries cover the most turbulent period in recent British political history - from the eve of the referendum in 2016 to the UK’s eventual exit from the EU. As two prime ministers fall, two general elections unfold and a no-confidence vote is survived, Duncan records a treasure-trove of insider gossip, giving biting, and often hilarious, accounts of petty rivalries, poor decision-making, big egos, and big crises.

BY ZADIE SMITH AND NICK LAIRD

Meet Maud, a guinea pig who inexplicably wears a judo suit, and not everyone understands or approves. When Maud is thrown into a new and confusing situation, it takes brave decisions and serendipitous encounters for her to find her place and embrace her individuality.

Weirdo is an endearing story about the quiet power of being different by two veteran writers and introduces an exciting debut illustrator, Magenta Fox. Together, they have created a picture book that adults and children alike will treasure.

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Coming Out of Lockdown with a New Look!

The recent government-enforced lockdown will have had numerous consequences for many businesses, large and small.

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he hospitality sector, in particular, has taken a massive hit, and time alone will tell just how many pubs and restaurants will have had to cease trading. Not so, however, for the Nags Head in its prime location in Bourne Market Place.

Owners Richard and Stephanie Barrett have used the “down-time” for a thorough refurbishment of this popular town hostelry, with the underlying change in emphasis from what had become a pub with more of a reputation for its Sunday roast dinners, rather than its drinks offering. The Barretts’ original vision, when taking on the Nags Head in 2011, was for an independent version of the “Brewer’s Fayre” type of pub/restaurant, which has no doubt proved to have been successful, with many families having enjoyed tasty meals, especially at the weekends.

The emphasis has now switched to the ‘Nags’ becoming more of a traditional pub, with sweeping changes in décor throughout internally and a large investment in an extended outdoor space. The latter includes new furniture, hanging baskets, a pergola and planters, whilst the festoon lighting will complete the transformation. New patio doors and windows between the inside and the courtyard will further add to the Barretts’ statement of intent.

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Inside, the spacious bar area will have given Stephanie, as ‘Artistic Co-ordinator’, the opportunity to create an attractive appeal with traditional images on the walls and dried hops tastefully adding to the overall effect. The serving on the bar will also reinforce the impression of the Nags now being more of a drinkers’ haven.

Permanent real ales will no doubt appeal to many, with local breweries, Hopshackle from Market Deeping and Oundle’s Nene Valley Brewery, now supplying the amber nectar. The Hopshackle brew, “The Nagging Goat” will be unique to the Nags, with its nod to the Barretts’ other pub, The Goat at Frognall. Needless to say, the wide range of lagers, wines, spirits and soft drinks will continue to be available.

Caroline Eady is now the Manager, having been with the Barretts from the start in 2011, whilst the food responsibilities will be in the hands of Head Chef, Chris Wilson. Food will continue to be an attraction, with an everyday menu, smaller than before, but with more “specials”.

The Sunday roast dinner offering will remain, from 12 noon until 6pm, with a special, two for £12 deal, in the 4pm to 6 pm slot. Other deals, including midweek offers, will be forthcoming, details of which will be posted on social media.

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Employment Advice from Odin HR Consultancy This month, we look at another recent dismissal case relating to Covid-19 and the implications for employers.

An employee refuses to attend work due to fears of catching Covid-19 Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd is one of the first cases to consider a claim for automatic unfair dismissal where the employee’s concern related to the risk from Covid-19 infection in the workplace.

The basic legal position is that it is “automatically unfair” to dismiss an employee because they refuse to work in a workplace in circumstances of danger which they reasonably believe to be imminent, and which cannot be avoided.

If Mr Rodgers had established that his dismissal was for this reason, it would have been automatically unfair, regardless of any procedure followed by his employer. See “Odin’s Advice” in the link below for more information.

he was absenting himself from work due to these; and c) that it was not appropriate to absent himself from work entirely without any complaint or discussion with his employer.

As such, Mr Rodgers’s claim failed.

Case details

Implications for employers

In March 2020, Mr Rodgers sent his employer a text to say that he had “no alternative but to stay off work until the lockdown has eased”, citing concerns for his family’s health. He made no further contact and was dismissed a month later. He claimed automatic unfair dismissal.

In a helpful steer for employers, the ET rejected the claim that the existence of the virus itself, regardless of any safety precautions put in place by the employer, posed a serious and imminent danger that Mr Rodgers could not avert. As the ET noted, this would seem that “any employee or worker could simply ‘down tools’ on the basis that the virus is circulating in society.”

In coming to its decision, the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) considered the large size of the workplace and the small number of employees to be relevant factors (by Mr Rodger’s own admission, it was not hard to socially distance). Crucially for the ET, he had not communicated at any time to his employer that he believed that there was a serious and imminent danger in the workplace and that this was the reason for his absence from work.

The ET found : a) that he did not hold a “reasonable belief” that there were circumstances of serious and imminent danger in the workplace; b) that his employer could not have known that

However, employers should assess carefully all situations where an employee goes absent due to fear of Covid-19 infection risks in the workplace to determine whether the absence is due to concerns about working conditions that might pose a risk, or whether they have decided to stay home purely as a precaution. Any risks should be assessed, and measures put in place to mitigate these as far as practicable. www.odinhr.co.uk/what-is-automatic-unfairdismissal-and-why-cant-i-defend-it

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BAKKAVOR CREATES 150 JOBS IN BOURNE

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akkavor, the UK’s leading fresh prepared food manufacturer, announced on April 14th that it is creating one hundred and fifty food operative jobs at its Bakkavor Salads site in Bourne. The jobs created include over one hundred permanent, and fifty summer roles, available across a variety of shifts with attractive rates of pay.

This represents a welcome economic boost to the local community, at a time when the fallout from COVID-19 has resulted in the highest level of UK unemployment for five years. The company has remained open for business throughout the pandemic, maintaining food supply at a critical time and ensuring that supermarket shelves remained stocked.

Bakkavor Salads Bourne specialises in making prepared fruit, stir fries, dressed salads and leafy salads for the leading UK retailers. It has been a major employer in the area for over twenty years.

Roles include factory operatives and team leaders.

Jonathan Zair, General Manager, Operations at Bakkavor Salads Bourne, commented, “Today’s news on 150 new jobs contributes to the economic health of the local community at a critical time. Aside from good rates of pay and real opportunities to progress and develop skills, we offer new joiners a range of staff benefits, including a stakeholder pension and life insurance cover, as well as heavily discounted food products from our site staff shop, and we have just installed a new colleague canteen. We are delighted to be creating significant employment opportunities at a very challenging time for the local economy and this marks a great opportunity for people to join us as we continue to grow the business.”

The health, safety and wellbeing of Bakkavor’s colleagues is its foremost priority and, as a responsible food manufacturing business, the site’s health and hygiene controls are extremely high with extensive COVID-19 controls in place, in line with government guidance.

If you would like to find out more about the job opportunities at Bakkavor, please visit

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at Bakkavor Salads Bourne Over 100 permanent and 50 summer roles available across a variety of shifts with attractive rates of pay.

Join us at Bakkavor Salads Bourne, part of the UK’s leading provider of fresh prepared food.

We specialise in making prepared fruit, stir fries, dressed salads and leafy salads for the leading retailers and due to continued business growth, we are recruiting for permanent and temporary summer positions across a range of shifts (on days and nights) on a full time and part time basis.

FACTORY OPERATIVES (ranging from £9.03 to £9.78 per hour depending on shift) SKILLED FACTORY OPERATIVES (ranging from £9.70 to £10.82 per hour depending on shift) TEAM LEADERS (ranging from £10.60 to £11.72 per hour depending on shift) We offer a range of excellent employee benefits including pension, life cover, competitive annual leave allowance, a heavily discounted staff shop and discounted hot drinks vending machines in our great new canteen.

You’ll receive training and support, and we offer fast track career progression for people who are willing to learn.

Find out more and apply at bakkavor.com/careers or call us on 0345 266 1843

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HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS

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Big name brands, small store service, competitive prices!

stablished in 1983 by Mr Kelley Shipp, Kellyvision is located in Broad Street, Whittlesey near Peterborough. This proudly independent firm has since built up an enviable reputation across the region by meeting its many customers’ changing needs from televisions, videos and audio equipment to all domestic home appliances, including built-in as well as free-standing items, and now has a range of kitchens on display too.

As big names on the High Street, such as John Lewis in Peterborough, are feeling the dire consequences of the economic downturn in retail activity, and some are even being forced to call it a day, there could now exist genuine opportunities for the likes of Kellyvision to move into the space left behind. Director, Lee Cochrane, is in no doubt that the smaller independent supplier like Kellyvision has long been able to hold its own against tough competition from both the larger organisations and the ubiquitous internet.

“People don’t realise that we can match the Currys PC World and John Lewis price tags and also provide the friendly advice and recommendations, so important when comparing models and specifications”, he explains, and then adds that Kellyvision is also ready, willing and able to deliver and install their merchandise.

Originally selling audio visual products, Kellyvision then expanded into “white goods” i.e. cookers, washing machines, refrigerators, toasters and kettles – in fact, everything you may need for the home. They are an authorised specialist dealer of Sony for home entertainment, and stockists of Hotpoint, Indesit, Smeg, Siemens, Neff, Bosch, Samsung and Liebherr, both freestanding and builtin appliances. They can also provide certified gas appliance removal and connection, together with free site surveys for aerial installations.

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“Many customers are making investments in their own homes rather than moving,” explained Lee, “ so, as kitchen appliance sales grew vastly, it was a natural progression to offer our full kitchen design and installation service too.”

Kellyvision not only offer competitive prices but an after sales service that is unrivalled.

Many items are held in stock for prompt delivery and, as members of one of the largest buying groups in the UK, they are able to access a much larger range of makes and models, if required.

Their sales staff receive regular product training to offer their customers informed choices and, having recently won the Sirius Buying Group Business Retailer of the Year 2020, the Retailer of the Year at the Fenland Business Awards and Best Small Independent Retailer from the Independent Electrical Retailer Group, Kellyvision pride themselves on exceptional customer service, quality products, excellent prices and superb service, so why not visit Kellyvision’s Whittlesey store?

Located at 26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA, Kellyvision is open Monday-Friday from 9am4.30pm and Saturday from 9am-1.30pm.

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More Defibrillators for our Area Can you help?

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

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hen I was approached recently and asked to install a defibrillator, I felt honoured to be asked, and jumped at the chance. Russell Hamilton from Nassington Heart Safe Community contacted me and, even before he had the chance to fully explain what he wanted to do, the answer was already “Yes”!

Russell had no idea when he contacted me that my son has a heart condition, and just a few years ago had life-saving open-heart surgery.

After his surgery, he went on to have “episodes” which, in an adult, would be classed as a heart attack. As it is so rare for children to have heart attacks, it is not well researched enough for the doctors to diagnose it is a “heart attack” though.

So, when I was given the opportunity to use my resources to help, I felt happy to contribute towards a cause so close to my own heart, plus speaking to Russell is so inspiring. An ex-paramedic, with a doctor for a wife, they are so passionate about making defibrillators more accessible. You can find out more about what they are doing at www.NassingtonHeartSafeCommunity.org.

It had me thinking about the defibrillators near me. Are they accessible and are there enough of them? If one of my family members were to have a heart attack, would I know where to go? No, I wouldn’t … would you?

That very day, I found out where our nearest unit was and made sure my husband was aware too, giving him directions and describing what it looks like. Some are kept hidden because they are seen as ugly, which is such

a shame as the time spent looking for it could be the difference between life and death.

It also had me thinking that, as a communityfocused business, we help as many charities and projects as we can afford to. I want to help to try and get defibrillators so they are accessible to everyone but, as a small business, we can only do so much.

I would love to know if anyone has any ideas on how we can help get this rolled out across our towns and villages.

If you have any ideas, please e-mail me on enquiries@altoelectrical.co.uk, put DEFIB in the heading so I know that it is in response to this article, and hopefully, we can do something together to make the local area a safer place.

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Property News

Spring into Action!

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BY JASON TREADWELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

f you are planning to put your home on the market in the next few months, now is the time to SPRING into action!

Traditionally, the property market booms in springtime, with many buyers and sellers opting to wait out the winter and make their move when the days start to get longer and warmer.

With the property market in Bourne as buoyant as it has ever been, we’ve compiled a list so that you can prepare your property for sale.

Have a spring clean Now is the time to have a good clear out.

Prospective buyers are looking for a home that they can make their own and will find clutter a turn-off. And don’t just focus on the living areas and bedrooms. De-clutter the bathroom and remove cleaning and beauty products from view.

General maintenance Is your home looking a little tired after a year of pandemic living? Freshen up the walls with a lick of paint and do all the odd jobs, like clearing the gutters, that you’ve been putting off.

Get an expert valuation The property market has been the subject of all sorts of headlines during the past year. Until you speak to an expert, you won’t have a realistic picture of the Bourne property market and what you can expect to get for your property.

Think about presentation Put yourself in the shoes of a prospective buyer and imagine how they might make use of your property.

Perhaps the spare room you use for a home gym would be more appealing if presented as a home office? Speak to us for advice about how to present your home so you can maximise your asking price.

Get planting More than ever, people are craving outdoor space and access to nature – so give them what they want! Plant colourful flowers at the front and back of your property for immediate impact. If you don’t have a garden, use plant pots to create interest.

If you’d like an update on the state of the Bourne property market, or advice about selling your home, please get in touch with us here at Newton Fallowell, Bourne on 01778 422567.

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rom a fuse change to a full rewire, new house electrical design and installation to complete industrial complex, Cawoods electricians have the expertise to ensure your electrical installation is safe and compliant. Based in Peterborough and established for over fifteen years, Cawoods is very much an evolving company, eager to embrace new technologies in the electrical and renewable fields.

Solar PV (photovoltaic) Systems Cawoods have designed and installed solar arrays in numerous locations around the UK, for domestic, commercial, agricultural, and community projects, and are now looking to bring to this region, more so than ever before, the enormous benefits to be gained from the installation of solar panels.

Cawoods quote, supply and install the systems themselves, and the vast majority of their work comes from existing customer referrals. They can also offer maintenance, fault finding, repair and support for any solar PV system.

or wondering whether you are overloading your home’s electrical supply. Cawoods will advise you on the type and positioning of your charge point and install a dedicated electrical circuit, as well as discussing any additional sockets you may want to have installed.

Solar PV Integration Driving an electric car that is charged by your solar panels is an excellent way to ensure your transportation is both cost-efficient and emissionsfree. Many electric vehicle owners think of the purchasing a solar system as pre-buying their fuel for the next few years – at a cost that is very quickly repaid. With rising energy costs and the everincreasing prices of public charge points, it makes perfect sense to charge your vehicle at home for free. A typical 4kWp residential solar PV system will produce enough energy to power both your home and charge your electric car.

Financing Your Project Cawoods Electricians have partnered with Kandoo, a regulated credit broker, to offer all their customers a range of highly flexible finance options. Kandoo is a comparison service that searches to find you the best Personal Loan or Secured Lending option that’s right for you. Details can be found via the Cawoods’ website www.cawoods.net/finance

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Let Cawoods install a solar PV 4kW array (8-10 panels), battery storage and a free electric vehicle charging point, all from as little as £164 per month, (inclusive of VAT), with no deposit required.

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We thank you for using us to deliver your gifts of flowers to your loved ones, family and friends during these troubled times. We have felt honoured to be trusted to deliver to loved ones who haven’t been able to go out and meet with family. So, for us to be able to bring some cheer to them and to see their reactions has been truly special.

WELCOME BACK We are looking forward to welcoming you back into the shop in Crown Walk once again. We have missed seeing you all and being able to have the face-to-face conversations and catch-ups. We will still be social-distancing and following the government guidelines, and you will notice how the layout in the shop will have changed since your last visit.

NEW RANGES It has been a very busy lockdown for us, sourcing new gift ranges, along with our new ‘dried flower ranges’.

We now have these displayed both in store and on our website, www.stephaniesflorist-bourne.co.uk. Please feel free to pop into the shop to see the ranges ‘in the flesh’!

WEDDINGS AND FUNERAL As lockdown eases and we are able to return to some kind of normality, please remember that we are here at Stephanies to discuss, advise and supply wedding flowers for your special day. You can view some of our work on our website. Please contact us to book a wedding consultation appointment and then leave it to us! Remember too that we are here to arrange your bespoke funeral flower arrangements; again, please contact the shop to discuss your plans, and/or visit our website to see some of the unique arrangements which we have produced in the past. A phone call to the shop and a chat with one of our friendly, sympathetic team members will help to guide you through the process at this difficult time.

FINALLY We look forward to welcoming you back and once again, thank you so much for your continued support, as we enter our twenty-fourth year of providing the town and surrounding area with the finest of floral arrangements for you and for those special people in your lives.

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rom my experience of working with business owners, I know that hard work is second nature to them and, with the rare bits of spare time they find, they like to enjoy themselves and have some ‘down time’. In between the hard graft they are putting in and the infrequent time off, it is understandable that the thought of future business planning is way off.

That said, I believe this needs to be a key consideration for all business owners and the last thing they will want to happen is to see all of their hard work disappear before their eyes, should something unexpected happen.

That is why, whenever we work with a client(s) who is a director of a limited company, we will always expand the conversation to incorporate all aspects of business planning as well.

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If I asked you what would happen to your business if something unexpected occurred and you were unable to answer the question, then this is where business planning comes into place.

We would consider what would happen if something meant you weren’t able to work for a prolonged period of time; if you weren’t able to return to work at all; if you lose capacity; and, most importantly, what will happen to your business in the event of your death.

Some, or all, of the above considerations will come into play at some point for a business owner. If you feel you are unable to provide an answer for them, then please call our office on 01778 342291 to speak with a highly experienced and friendly Financial Planner for a FREE initial consultation.

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House price growth in March slowed (-0.2%), indicating a softening of demand ahead of the original SDLT holiday deadline. Monthly mortgage approvals also slowed in February (-11%).

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This may not be the most romantic start to your marriage, but it will put your mind at rest; you can store the document in a bottom drawer and hopefully never have to think of it again.

The general principle on divorce is that “what is mine is yours and what is yours is mine”, and the starting point of sharing them out will be 50:50. There are many situations where this would not necessarily be fair, but you need to protect such assets with a specific agreement. This should be drawn up in good time before your marriage; start thinking about it at least six months beforehand. It has to be with the full agreement of your future spouse as well, who will also need to take legal advice before signing the deed.

It may also happen that, during the course of a marriage, one of the spouses comes into possession of a property or other assets through inheritance or gift from a family member. A “Post-nuptial Agreement” would be appropriate in this situation, again with the full consent of your spouse which would serve to ring-fence the asset in question, in the event of relationship breakdown.

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If the past twelve months have taught me anything, it is that anything can happen when you least expect it, and one of the most important aspects of my job is to make sure that everyone I speak to is aware that we can advise you on how to make

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A whole range of insurance types is available, whether you are a homeowner or not. These products are there to protect you if you are too ill to be able to work in the short, medium, or even longer-term. They are there to protect you against serious illnesses such as cancer, heart attack and stroke, and in the sad event of someone passing away. The discussions I have with my clients are to show them how to protect their home, themselves, and the ones they love, should the worst scenario happen to them.

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14. Which Shakespeare play is named after a violent wind?

15. In which Shakespeare play does Bottom feature?

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What is the English name for the stretch of water that the French refer to as ‘the sleeve’?

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“The Innocence of Father Brown” and “The Wisdom of Father Brown” were the work of which writer?

18. What is the hobby of a campanologist?

9. W ho was the first winner of the title, “European Footballer of the Year”, and which club did he play for?

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Often, dogs develop a limp and stiffness that is worse after exercise. You probably would not have seen any initial accident or trauma but over time the lameness becomes worse. A possible cause is inflammation and damage to the bicipital tendon that holds the biceps’ muscle onto the shoulder joint.

Tendons are thick bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone and allow the joint to move. If the damage is repetitive, such as having to jump in and out of the car and jarring the shoulder joint, the tendon becomes tight and painful and eventually scars. This will affect the longterm function of the tendon and your dog will always have problems moving the joint freely.

Dogs show stiffness and lameness and are reluctant to bear weight on the leg or hobble after play.

Humans can also damage this tendon in their shoulder joint but, because they do not walk on their forelimbs, it causes a different type of problem.

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Manipulation of the joint will allow your vet to localise the pain to the shoulder and orthopaedic injuries should be ruled out.

X-rays are great at picking up bony problems, but because tendons are soft tissue, the damage does not show up on a conventional radiograph.

Diagnosis of tendon injuries therefore requires more specialist investigation, such as an MRI. Initial treatment of these injuries involves rest, restricted exercise, and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the damage within the tendon and provide pain relief. It may take four to six weeks of this treatment regime before the tendon returns to normal.

In more severe cases, it may take three to nine months of treatment. This would include physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to allow movement of the joint in a controlled manner and without having to impact the joint. Restricted exercise is still required, and that can seem a long, long time to keep your dog on the lead.

Most types of dog that experience this kind of injury are the medium and large athletic breeds and those involved in agility or flyball. However, “couch potatoes” that are carrying a bit too much weight are also at risk from tendon injury. Therefore, weight control, as always, is especially important, but when your dog has recovered, try to avoid those activities that will cause the injury all over again.

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T. 01778 394183

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• Tree Felling • Thinning & Pruning • Lopping & Topping • Hedge Trimming • Stump Grinding • Power Washing • Graveling

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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

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