Discovering Bourne issue 151, March 2024

Issue 151 / March 2024

and the surrounding villages

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE LEAF A review by our editor

Celebrating 10 years of success FENLAND CARPETS

BIRCHGROVE All your Pet and Equestrian needs

Your favourite community lifestyle magazine – PRICELESS

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Welcome to your March issue...

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his is the favourite month for many of us mums. On the one hand, it gives us the opportunity to thank our wonderful mothers on their special day, (this year March 10th) for everything they do for us and for ‘providing the glue’ to keep the happy family together. Some of us whose mothers are no longer with us (and this being our second Mother’s Day without our dear mum) can take time to remember fondly all those times when she turned out to have been right all along … but forgave us anyway!

Inside Highlights 4-5......... Olivers Baby Care.

6-7.......... Fenland Carpets and Flooring.

8-9......... Birchgrove Garden Centre for Megapets and Bettertack.

10............ Become a Trustee for

Bourne United Charities.

On the other hand, of course, it’s the time when we mothers are allotted by our partners and families a full day of doing nothing, a whole day in which we are spoilt rotten with flowers, chocolates, and perfume. Tell me if you think I’m dropping too big a hint here!

Enjoy the day … whatever form it may take.

Claire x

Mother’s Day is always an invaluable opportunity to take the time out to thank your mother, (and don’t forget the mother-in-law either!) for giving you so much, right from the very beginning. This year, our mums are placed centre-stage on March 10th. That extra evening light, when the clocks go forward an hour on March 31st, will make us all feel that summer’s not too far away either.

During my recent weekend stay in Peterborough City Hospital, I was amused to see the wonderful catering staff providing “meat-free” options, which of course just had to be served by their “skeleton staff”! nd finally: Whilst there, I told the nurse that I could hear a constant A buzzing, but she said it’s just a bug going around.

14............ Property News with Newton Fallowell.

18-19...... Community Matters.

20-21..... Lincolnshire Resin Drives Ltd. 26........... MG Skip Hire and Recycling Ltd. 34........... Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

36........... Legal Issues with Double & Megson.

38........... Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

40-41..... The Leaf - Review and Special Mother’s Day Menu.

42-43.... Wood Grange Care Home.

44........... Local History: A Walk down Eastgate.

45........... Shaws of Maxey.

46........... The Beardwood Practice: Aerophobia.

49........... Deep-in Aesthetics.

50........... Heidi Marshall- massage therapist.

52........... March Offer from Renu.

58........... Will & Probate Services: new charity launched.

● Would the person getting promoted to the top job at Old

62........... The Mother’s Day Quiz.

64-66.... What’s on: Events guide.

67........... “Raymond’s Legacy”-

Enjoy the read!

72-78.... Businesses directory.

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Macdonald’s Farm become the new C-I-E-I-O?

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 | Andy Beavis | Dan Handley Sales Paula Kirtland: 07903 776211 | Sally Anne Davis: 07737 026594 Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

new book by Dick Salmon.

With thanks to

Katie Moorby, Liberty Partnership, Brenda Johnson, Bourne Bookshop, Jason Treadwell, Brynley Heaven, Christine Beardwood, Nick Ash, Eileen Le Voi.

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the April issue is Friday 15th March 2024.

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

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t’s no wonder why double pushchairs have gained immense popularity amongst parents with two little ones.

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The Out’n’About Nipper V5 Double stroller has versatile features, such as 12” air-filled tyres, suspension, water resistant fabrics and swivel lock front wheels for easy manoeuvring. The Nipper is perfect for jogging. The double buggy is compatible with 1 or 2 parent-facing carrycots for newborn twins or siblings, providing flexibility for every family!

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Ten Years of

Fenland Carpets & Success & Flooring Celebrates Innovation

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local company, Fenland Carpets & Flooring, is proud to announce the celebration of its ten-year anniversary.

Since its inception in 2014, Fenland Carpets & Flooring has been committed to excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction, and this milestone marks a momentous journey of growth and success.

Over the years, Fenland Carpets & Flooring has grown from modest beginnings to a prominent player in the flooring sector in Lincolnshire. Through unwavering dedication from a team who have worked in the industry together for over twenty years, they have successfully navigated the many obstacles that have affected us all over the last few years to bring new design concepts, traditional and contemporary ranges, and a keen focus on what their customers’ needs are.

From the very start, they have offered a comprehensive five-year fitting guarantee, made possible by not using outside contractors.

All the team are part of the ‘Fenland family’, a family with over eighty years of combined experience in the sector, including sales and installation. They continue to be at the forefront of accommodating new home construction techniques, including the rise in popularity of underfloor heating and how it can affect your choice of flooring. Of course, this is all in accordance with their suppliers’ guidelines for individual products and fitting techniques.

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A large part of their story is the drive to balance products from the leading brands, like Karndean, Axminster and Quickstep, with the focus on selecting British-made products, British wool, and British-based manufacturers, wherever possible. They offer select ranges of carpets and vinyls from in-store stock, as well as a selection of rugs, and a service for the making of bespoke rugs and carpet runners.

“We are incredibly grateful to our loyal customers, dedicated employees and supportive partners who have been integral to our success throughout this remarkable journey,” said founder and director, Nicholas Bloodworth. “This anniversary signifies not only the years of hard work and determination but also the immense potential that lies ahead as we continue to support our local communities.”

Fenland’s commitment to innovation has been at the heart of its growth. This includes “bringing the store to your door”, with their estimating and measuring service, with some products available to view as if already fitted, with a “room viewer” software facility. Having a price guarantee to endeavour to match or beat any written quote on a like-for-like basis is another offering to ensure the best deals for their customers.

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Megapets and Bettertack:

One-Stop Shop for Pet and Equestrian Needs In the bustling world of pet care and equestrian pursuits, Megapets and Bettertack stand alone in offering such a comprehensive range of products that cater for the diverse needs of pets and riders alike.

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egapets is a haven for pet enthusiasts. From top-tier, wet and dry pet food for cats and dogs, including specialised options for kittens and puppies, to treats and toys that will delight your furry companions, Megapets ensures that your pets receive nothing but the best.

Boasting a lineup of renowned brands such as James Wellbeloved, Royal Canin, and Whiskas at competitive prices, the store goes beyond just pet food, and offers a wide range of accessories like leads, harnesses, grooming products and pet beds.

The inclusion of seasonal products, including glowin-the-dark collars, dog coats and cooling pads, demonstrates Megapets’ commitment to keeping your pets comfortable and stylish all year round. The on-site Registered Animal Medicines Adviser can also prescribe “prescription-only” flea and worming treatments for your pets and horses.

Megapets also extends its offerings to small pets like hamsters and rabbits, along with a variety of products for aviary birds. For those with a penchant for nature, the store provides wild bird feed and feeders, as well as supplies for other wildlife and farm animals.

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Meanwhile, Bettertack’s equestrian centre is a paradise for horse enthusiasts. With an extensive range of horse feed, bedding, supplements, and treats, Bettertack ensures the well-being of your equine companions.

Seasonal essentials like rugs, fly sprays, and reflective accessories underline the store’s commitment to horse care throughout the year.

For riders, Bettertack offers a curated selection of big-brand equestrian clothing, including names like Cameo, Hy, and Aubrion. The knowledgeable in-store staff can professionally fit riders with protective gear such as riding helmets and body protectors. Additionally, the store provides outdoor footwear and a range of yard and grooming accessories to meet every rider’s needs.

Bettertack and Megapets manager, Lorraine Clark said: “We pride ourselves on offering the very best in pet and equestrian products and the best possible customer service. Our team has a lot of experience with pets and horses, which we are always happy to share, and we find our customers come back time and again for the friendly face-to-face interaction with staff who are as passionate about their pets as they are.”

Megapets and Bettertack together create a haven for pet and horse lovers alike. With an impressive array of products and a commitment to quality and expertise, these establishments truly stand as the ‘goto destinations’ for all your pet and equestrian needs.

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Wide selection of toys, treats, food, flea and worming and accessories for your pets.

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Become a Trustee for Bourne United Charities

Bourne United Charities (BUC) are seeking two new people to join its board of Trustees.

BUC are custodians of a portfolio of property and other assets in Bourne and Leytonstone in East London, the revenues of which are utilised in a number of areas within the parish of Bourne.

We do not actively fundraise.

Our principal activities are the provision of the Almshouses, the relief of need in the parish, and charitable purposes for the general benefit of the people of Bourne.

BOURNE UNITED CHARITIES

We are responsible for: ● ●

13 Almshouses on West Road The Wellhead Park (including the Memorial Gardens, Jubilee Meadow, and Festival Field)

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The Abbey Lawns Allotments The Red Hall 51 properties in Bourne and Leytonstone 6 parcels of agricultural land in Bourne.

This is a voluntary role for an initial term of four years.

The Trustees meet eleven times a year as a body and there are additional meetings throughout the course of the year for members of the sub-committees which oversee specific areas of BUC’s activities.

This is an extremely interesting role where you will be able to make a long-lasting and positive contribution to the town as part of a group of Trustees, helping to ensure that the assets of BUC are properly maintained, and that the income generated from those assets is applied in line with the aims of our Scheme which is governed by the Charity Commission.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the Estate Management, Health, Benefits or Legal sectors.

To apply for this position please submit a CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability by email to: admin@bourneunitedcharities.co.uk or by hand to the Red Hall, South Street, Bourne.

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Property News

Property Market Update

BY JASON TREADWELL, MANAGING DIRECTOR

2023

ESTATE AGENT IN BOURNE

Source: Dataloft, Zoopla (January 2024) & GfK Consumer Confidence Tracker.

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he property market in 2024 has started with a bang, with ‘new sales agreed’ (a key measure of market confidence and activity) up 13% in the first three weeks of January, compared to the same period last year. The volume of sales agreed is higher across all regions and counties, led by Yorkshire and the Humber (+19%) and the West Midlands (+17%), although the East of England still saw a 6% rise, which is a positive sign for the year ahead.

With mortgage rates having improved, and consumers at their most confident since January 2022, activity is improving, although it is important to note that the rebound is off a low base.

Whilst there is positivity in the market, buyers remain very price-sensitive, with one in five sellers accepting more than 10% below the asking price to achieve a sale. Pricing, as with any market, remains key to being accurate in order to achieve the best possible price. For those properties that are priced appropriately, we are seeing positive results and the signs ahead for 2024 are promising.

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Waterside Garden Centre: Update After January’s Devastating Flood

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he following optimistic message came our way early in February from the staff at the beleaguered Waterside Garden Centre near Baston.

“Drying the building out is a huge task – so to help with that we have now got three more huge dehumidifiers from Sweden. This is going to help us with drying the building quicker so that we can move on to the next project, which will be the walls, flooring, and starting to look more like a garden centre again. Our team are all working incredibly hard to achieve our goal of re-opening in April. There is still a lot of work to do but our fingers are crossed!”

We at Discovering Magazines send the team at Waterside all our very best wishes for a speedy return to fully operational conditions. Perhaps the time isn’t quite right yet to re-name it “The Water-inside Garden Centre”!

Words from the Mayor At Bourne Town Council, the recent flooding has prompted us to review our emergency plan for the area to ensure it can be activated quickly and efficiently when needed.

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n the coming months, we will post relevant information, such as where to get sandbags etc; please keep an eye on our website.

I am pleased to be a volunteer for ‘Ready For Anything’ as well as ‘Community Response Lincolnshire’ who are trained to help in emergency situations. If anyone is interested in getting involved with either of these groups, please message me at the council offices.

whatever you are shopping for. If we all support local businesses, we may see more choices coming to our town.

I was excited to see a new dress shop open recently in the Burghley Arcade; I hope you have all discovered it and will support it. We don’t want to lose it like we have done our car spares shop.

Please always try to source your shopping locally,

Please keep reporting potholes on ‘Fix My Street’ because unless we keep reporting them, they won’t get fixed. Take great care on our roads, especially when the weather is icy and wet, as potholes can’t always be seen if full of water.

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Tickets are now available for my Civic Dinner on March 8th. The cost is £35 for a three-course meal and entertainment, the menus are available from Bourne Town Council, or you can message me directly for them.

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Flower Club Continues to Bloom After Forty Years!

Bourne and District Flower Club celebrated their 40th ‘Ruby’ Anniversary on Saturday January 27th in the Darby and Joan Hall. Forty-one members (including six who were founder members when the club was formed in 1984!) enjoyed a lovely luncheon, followed by a wonderful demonstration

by Emma Remington with her theme, “As We Go Down to The Woods”. New members are welcome to join the club at their monthly meetings, on the last Thursday of the month, in the Darby and Joan Hall, Bourne at 7.30p.m. Further details can be obtained from Ann Northen on 01778 423353.

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Peterborough Choir is Springing into Their New Programme for 2024

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ast November, the choir sang Mozart’s Requiem with the London Classical Choir to raise money for homelessness projects including Peterborough’s Light Project. The choir is now working on a programme of French choral music, including the well-known Faure Requiem, ready for a concert this spring. June will see the choir at Thorney Abbey for a summer concert with a strawberry tea.

Everyone is enjoying singing, and performing concerts, encouraged and inspired by Matthew Watts, the Music Director. New members, irrespective of experience, are very welcome. In particular, the choir needs more men and singers with lower voices. Choir members are ready to help new members.

Interested? Please contact the choir through the website, www.peterboroughchoir.com or just come along to a rehearsal. The choir meets every Tuesday in term-time at 7.15pm at St Andrew’s Church, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough PE3 9RF.

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Create ‘Kerb Appeal’ and Add Value to Your Home

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his Holbeach-based firm are establishing a very impressive reputation for the quality of their work and the service they provide, across a wide area of South Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

This can be clearly confirmed by the huge number of very favourable recommendations from satisfied customers on their website, www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk, but especially on their Facebook pages.

Resin driveways are a long-lasting and easy-tomaintain option to transform the front of your home.

An eco-friendly alternative, thanks to the non-toxic materials used, and available in a range of colours, a resin driveway is naturally draining, meaning no more puddles from heavy rainfall. They are highly resistant to rust, oil, corrosion, salt, and cracking, and are also the safest option, being resistant to abrasion, slipping, indentation and ignition.

The business owner explains how important it is to have a sound foundation, upon which the resin is to be applied. He recommends

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aspect of their work from start to finish. They have transformed the front of our bungalow cannot recommend highly enough.” (S.S.)

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Whether you are looking for something subtle or eye-catching, Lincolnshire Resin Drives Ltd are confident you will find a driveway, path or patio that fits your requirements and complements your home. Their prices are very competitive, and their service is friendly, professional, with high quality, experienced installers.

To discuss your requirements or for a free quote, please call 01406 308201 and check out their gallery at www.lincolnshireresindrivesltd.co.uk for examples of their work.

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How to See Clearly if Your Double Glazing Fails

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades Window condensation is a common problem, especially in the colder months, when windows typically remain closed for long periods. When the seal on a double-glazed glass unit breaks down, or ‘fails’ as it is known in the industry, that condensation will get into the inside of the glass unit, resulting in misted double glazing which can be permanently trapped. If this is the case, it won’t only be the heat that is rising from your home, your energy bills could see a hike too.

So – what should you do at the first signs of condensation in your windows?

Internal condensation within the room can be prevented by opening your windows for a short period of time every day, or opening your window trickle vents if you have them, or making sure the room is adequately ventilated.

Double glazing is made by putting two panes of glass together with a thermally efficient spacer bar in between that is slightly smaller than the overall dimensions of the glass to form a gap between them. The glass is then sealed together using a hot melt adhesive to form a double-glazed unit.

The air trapped inside the two glasses (or gas for improved thermal efficiency) creates an insulating barrier that keeps heat in and the cold out. If the seal fails, and condensation gets trapped inside these two panes of glass, this can result in misted windows.

The message from Safe Local Trades double glazing experts is that the most common misconception is that a brand-new window is needed when the sealed unit fails, meaning that a lot of people put off having the unsightly misted window replaced due to cost.

It is also worth mentioning that broken sealed units are leaking expensive energy out from your home into the environment, making your heating system work harder than it needs to To repair this window, all that is required is a new double-glazed unit (providing the frame is in good condition), not the entire window. This unit can be fitted in minutes with minimal disruption!

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Cost-Effective and Reliable Disposal Solutions

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ounded in 1988 by Martin and Jane, MG Skip Hire & Recycling Ltd is proud to be a second-generation family business.

Their aim is to provide a cost-effective, reliable service whilst managing your waste in the most environmentally efficient way possible. They pride themselves on providing a professional service as standard, supplying a range of skips to both residential customers and businesses in the local area, namely Bourne, Spalding, Market Deeping, Stamford, and the surrounding villages.

MG Skip Hire & Recycling Ltd have a complete range of skip sizes available, suitable for one-off use or on-going business needs, ranging from two to sixteen yards.

With good availability and a skip size to suit your needs, they are always happy to help and advise you, whatever project you have in mind.

Hiring a skip should be hassle-free, so with just one simple phone call to MG’s friendly office staff, you can rest assured with an affordable, high-quality waste disposal service from a firm with over thirty years of experience.

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Book Review

BOURNE BOOKSHOP 19 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE

Pineapple Street

BY JENNY JACKSON

Meet the Stockton women of Brooklyn Heights: Darley, who was born with money; Sasha, who married into it; and Georgiana, who wants to give it all away. Among glittering parties, weekend homes and hungover brunches, the three will have to grapple with the burden of parental expectations, the hardships and bewilderment of growing up, and the miles between the haves and have-nots.

“Pineapple Street” is a witty and wicked novel about New York’s ‘one-percenters’: their first loves, family feuds and the complexities of being human – even when you have everything.

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The Shadow Network

BY TONY KENT

How do you take down an enemy when no one believes they exist? When the lawyers of alleged war criminal, Hannibal Strauss are caught up in a terror attack in The Hague, barrister Michael Devlin immediately suspects all is not what it seems. Teaming up once more with agent, Joe Dempsey, they must find who’s behind it all before any more innocent lives are lost.

With their key witness on the run and assassins on their tail, their only lead is a codename: the Monk, a legendary and mysterious foreign agent with a fearsome reputation. But what is his stake in this dangerous game? And just who is part of his shadowy network of spies?

Bedtime Stories for Hard Days

BY SCOTT STUART

“Bedtime Stories for Hard Days” is a thoughtful, loving collection of very short rhyming stories to help children unwind after a day of heightened emotions.

Each story invites children to reflect on the day they’ve experienced before letting it go and relaxing into rest. Stories include: When you’ve had a really tough day; When you’re afraid of being your unique self; When you’re feeling sad; When you feel like your best is just not enough, and more!

Best Beaches

BY LONELY PLANET

From dazzling coves with sprawling coastlines to mystical shores with azure waters, Lonely Planet’s experts present one hundred of the most incredible beaches in the world, plus the reasons why each is so unique and special.

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travellers, and beach photography collectors. Use this sublime compendium to inspire an out-of-this-world trip or to simply relax and unwind as you marvel at our world’s many natural wonders.

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PROUDLY A PART OF BOURNE SINCE 1926

If you have ever been curious to see what we do and what we are about email our Helpdesk at helpdesk@warners.co.uk to arrange a free tour!

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Legal Corner

Lasting Powers of Attorney WORDS FROM KATIE MOORBY

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Lasting Power of Attorney is a document which appoints individuals to make decisions and act on your behalf once you no longer have the capacity to do so.

There are two types of LPA:

1 Health and Welfare

• Decisions regarding life-sustaining treatment and other medical treatment.

• Decisions surrounding care, daily routine and living arrangements.

2 Property and Financial Affairs

• Decisions about money, banks, bills.

• Decisions about the sale or purchase of property.

What are the Benefits? ● YOU are choosing who you would wish to act

on your behalf, rather than having an individual

apply to the Court of Protection to make decisions on your behalf once it is too late. ● Being prepared. It can happen to anyone,

at any time!

Whilst it may never happen, it is worth considering what would happen if you lost mental capacity and were unable to make decisions for yourself.

Without a Lasting Power of Attorney, your loved ones may struggle to manage your day-to-day affairs. Without a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, they may have to apply to the Court of Protection to be appointed as a Deputy Guardian to manage your affairs. This is both more costly and more time-consuming than arranging and registering a Lasting Power of Attorney whilst you still can.

If you wish to discuss the issue of Lasting Powers of Attorney further, please do not hesitate to telephone our Bourne office on 01778 423 376 and we will gladly assist.

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www.primecomfort.co.uk

With Prime Comfort... home visits are free Why our customers love Prime Comfort: Mobility Scooter Service & Repairs; Replacement Batteries; Punctures; Replacement Tyres; Body Work; Electrical Components: Free collection and delivery back to your home.

Setting up one of our adjustable beds or comfy recliners - all installation work is free and carried out by one of our trained engineers. We also provide free home surveys for stair lifts.

Free next day delivery on all stock items. Simply call 01476 560044.

Mobility Scooters · Wheelchairs · Power Chairs · Riser Recliners · Sofas · Comfy Footwear · Stairlifts Profiling Beds · Mattresses · Rollators · Shopping Trolleys · Sanitary Wear Walking Sticks · Grab Rails and lots more!

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What’s available in March...

It’s starting to feel very Spring like in the Farm Shop with some of our favourite fruit & vegetables making a welcome return. First to arrive is British rhubarb, perfect in a crumble. We also have purple sprouting broccoli, leeks, kale, cauliflowers & of course our sacks of homegrown potatoes. We’ve always got plenty of fresh free range eggs delivered daily from our farm in Tallington. March means Mother’s Day - we’ve flowers, chocolates & a wide range of greetings cards. Bird food & feeders make a great gift too!

MON-SAT 8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM

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TheLeaf A REVIEW

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t times it seems that the town of Bourne is losing its way, as shop after shop put up their final shutters. Ironic, (yet absolutely fabulous), then that another eating establishment has appeared on our streets.

I’ve got to say that it was one very memorable occasion for me to make my way to The Leaf on West Street recently and become a convert to ‘Kerala cuisine’!

More recommendations and words of praise: “Fantastic food, from the table snacks right through to desserts (different from a normal Indian).

Brilliant service, welcoming and friendly staff. They will go above and beyond to accommodate and help.”

“The venue itself is lovely, small and intimate without being too crowded and the service was great, highly attentive and friendly and prices were very reasonable.”

Colleagues have waxed lyrical to me about how this form of Southern Indian preparation and presentation of fresh meat, fish, vegetables, and spices to produce curries and other favourites would leave me eager to return and sample more delicious dishes. I was very soon to be sold on the whole package, from mouth-watering tempters, leading into the main course and dessert.

“Authentic Keralan dishes. Fantastic food. The chefs are from Kochi in Kerala, so they know what they are doing when offering speciality dishes from the region. Absolutely superb quality food.”

The Masala Dosa and accompanying Kerala Porotta were divine, and there seemed to be nothing to fault as the evening progressed. Attentive, but not over-intrusive staff, were keen to share their love of their offerings with our party, and the whole laid-back feel of the décor and furnishings helped create such a fine, relaxing mood.

“Masala dosa heaven! If you like real Indian food, then eat here. Masala dosa are one of my favourite things to eat, and to find somewhere local that does them was so exciting.”

Very competitively priced and well worth a visit. That fascinating, long and wide-ranging menu will take us some getting through, but we’ll try!

Open Monday-Saturday 4.30pm to 11pm Open Sundays during the festive season

A fabulous, five-course Mother’s Day menu, at £35 per person, is available on Sunday, 10th March between 11am and 10pm.

Book now and spoil your mum!

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Celebrating Mama with love at The Leaf, Bourne 5 COURSE SPECIAL MENU

P re-meal Snack

Peanut Masala • Tossed Egg and Peas

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Cauliflower ‘65’ • Chicken Lollypop Prawn Spring Roll

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Seabass Thengapal Roast • Chicken Malabar Kerala Pork Roast • Green Mutton Masala Fresh Beans with Coconut Red Rice • Kerala Paratha

Dessert

Caramelised Vattayappam

Beverage

South Indian Coffee • High Hill Masala Chai

£35 per person

F E BRUA RY 2024

The Leaf, 35 West Street, Bourne PE10 9NB Bookings: 07833 338900 / 07477 747994 www.theleafrestaurant.uk

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Exciting Times for Wood Grange Residents

Visit from our local MP

We were delighted to welcome Gareth Davies, MP for Stamford, Grantham and the surrounding villages. He met with staff members and was taken on a tour of the home by Katya to see all the fantastic facilities Wood Grange has to offer. Gareth was particularly interested in meeting the residents, especially Ethel, the oldest resident at Wood Grange at the grand age of 104!

Visit from ‘Michelle’s Pet Party’

Michelle shared her furry friends with the residents in communal areas and in their rooms. This brought a lot of joy to the home and uplifted the residents.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

The residents enjoyed opening their lucky envelopes and developing their chopstick skills. The kitchen prepared delicious chicken chow mein, prawn crackers and a traditional Chinese dessert.

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Care as unique as you are

Enjoy peace of mind this year When considering care for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to find a place that values the unique person that you are – cared for by a well-trained team who understands your routines, knows your favourite foods and supports you to continue doing the things you love every single day.

You can expect all this and more at your local Barchester care home.

The Cedars, Bourne, PE10 9UQ • 01778 301552 Wood Grange, Bourne, PE10 9TU • 01778 301553

To find out how we can help, visit: barchester.com Bourne Residential care • Nursing care • Dementia care • Respite breaks

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Local History

A Walk Down Eastgate

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ow extraordinary!

The elaborate 1796 side door lintel at Eastgate House, lifetime home of motor racing legend, Raymond Mays. Are those perhaps sun goddesses all in a row? This was maybe the original front door.

account”. You can barely imagine the smells and the pollution from the offals, the unmentionable inputs and by-products!

Eastgate House where aviation pioneer, Amy Johnson, stayed as a house guest.

Eastgate is a very old, core part of Bourne and stood slightly separate from the historic town centre, over marshy ground. As the head of navigation, this is where the coal wharves were located and where the grain barges came. It was once renowned for pottery kilns in medieval and early modern times. Here were to be found the Bourne Gas Light and Coke Company and their successors (18401957) along with the skin-scraping tanneries of T.W.Mays, fellmongers and woolstaplers, who boasted “every atom of the carcasses .. turned to some commercial

Walking Eastgate today, there are new houses at No 32, where The Butcher’s Arms was wiped off the face of the earth, literally “knocked into the river” on 4th May 1941 by a crashing German plane, during World War Two. The Anchor Inn on the former Eastgate quayside is a rare and delightful ‘survivor’, when so many pubs have closed or been altered beyond recognition and offers a waterside terrace. You can imagine the wharf-side scene with cargoes hoisted, boatmen drinking, deals of all kinds, news from afar, gossip and diversions, arrivals, and departures.

As our walk comes to an end, it’s good to see new homes offering waterfront living. Eastgate has always been a mixture, seeing pleasure gondolas for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and a water pageant in a grainy photo online that looks a lot of fun, with local hooded ‘monks’ off to bury ‘Hereward the Wake’ in 1938!

The ‘Eastgate Backs’ today looking downstream.

This was the site of tanneries and fleece warehouses.

There was once coastal as well as inland shipping using this stretch of The Bourne Eau.

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102-Year Journey for Shaws of Maxey Family-owned coach company celebrates 102 years and four generations with their incredible customer service scores and exciting new destinations!

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haws of Maxey was founded in 1922 by Edwin ‘Teddy’ Shaw who set out with just one bus that was repaired by candlelight and stored in a friendly farmer’s barn! Edwin ran a service into Peterborough, along with anything else that came his way – including furniture removals. Before long, Edwin took a chance and purchased land in Maxey (where they are still based).

After World War Two, Edwin was joined by his son, Harry, whose favourite job was team driver for Peterborough United F.C.! Harry tookover, and the business flourished under his enthusiastic leadership. When Harry died suddenly in 1981, his three children took the helm and chanced another big business decision with the launch of Shaws’ first holiday brochure in 1982. It featured six tours, one of which had just six passengers (including two family members!) The others did rather better and around forty holidays and four-hundred-day trips now depart every year!

Their new brochure features wonderful new destinations, such as The Keighley & Worth Railway, Hoveton Gardens, Summer Circus in Great Yarmouth and An Officer And A Gentleman. Plus look out for the launch of a special Reunion Day Out (following the huge success of their Reunion Short Breaks).

Shaws are celebrating 102 years of success with the results of their 2023 customer service scores which showed that a whopping 99% of holiday customers would book again and that more people are choosing Shaws to experience their first-ever coach holiday! So, if you’re new to coach holidays, follow the trend and find out for yourself why Shaws’ family business is so highly rated.

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Aerophobia

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Fear of Flying Can Be Overcome

erophobia is an intense fear that is out of proportion to the actual danger, which is particularly relevant to fears of flying. Most people will agree that flying is safe, yet frightening. They have a hard time reconciling their fear with safety statistics.

Although we know our phobias are not logical, we cannot reason ourselves out of one. They can stop us from taking part in family holidays or put them off, thus interfering with our work and social lives.

flight phobics is the fear that they will become overwhelmed with anxiety during the flight. People experience an unexpected panic while flying, and then they fear the terrifying symptoms will return during their next flight. These panics typically emerge between the ages of seventeen to thirty-four; around the time of a significant life change such as a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or graduation. That is why people with flying phobias often wonder why they had once been able to fly so comfortably. Very few fears of flying originate with a traumatic flight.

One important thing to note is that fear of flying is not always a single phobia, as many people who fear flying are also claustrophobic, or frightened of being locked in the plane and unable to choose when to get off, feeling out of control.

With the fear of flying, there is a huge component of anticipatory anxiety, or the fear experienced in anticipation of taking a flight. Any successful treatment will help fearful fliers manage anticipatory anxiety because many people avoid planning flights, or they just cancel them.

Our fears of flying have triggers, which are thoughts, images, sensations, and memories to which we have become sensitized. A person who is sensitized to certain bodily feelings might fear turbulence or normal take-off and landing. And someone who fears heights might become terrified thinking about flying many miles above the ground.

Fear of flying is split into three main groups; which one do you belong to?

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Those who don’t fly or haven’t flown for more than five years, despite the opportunity to do so.

Those who fly only when absolutely necessary, with extreme terror.

Those who fly when required, but with anxiety.

Having once been flight phobic myself, now I am constantly rewarded by the pleasure of being able to jump on a plane and fly anywhere in the world.

The good news is that your brain has an ability to learn and change; you are constantly learning.

Changing and learning new habits, such as being more relaxed and calmer, can help overcome simple phobias very quickly. Hypnotherapy communicates with the subconscious, filtering through how you want to be, rather than how you currently are, thus taking back control.

“Flying phobia is a common disorder, but it is possible to overcome it with Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.”

What’s behind the Phobias and Fears?

The common denominator for more than 90% of

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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HALLAM TRAVEL STILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SEATS AVAILABLE:

Kew Gardens and the Orchid Festival I Should Be So Lucky (afternoon show) Thriplow Daffodil Event and Country Fair Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Tour

Sun 3rd March Adult £48 Senior £47 Child £37 ONLY 4 LEFT Weds 6th March £60 Sat 16th March Adult £32 Child £28 ONLY 13 LEFT Sun 24th March Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £45 Pretty Woman (afternoon show) ONLY 12 LEFT Weds 27th March £82 Ely Leisure Day Sat 6th April £25 Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day Sun 7th April £28 Bakewell & Matlock Bath Fri 12th April £28 Brooklands Museum, London Bus Museum & Mercedes Benz World Sun 14th April Adult £58 Senior £57 Child £47 York Leisure Day Sat 20th April £29 Bakewell Market & Judith Mary Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal) Mon 22nd April £60 Oxford Leisure Day Sat 27th April £30 Hampton Court Palace & Tulip Festival Sun 28th April Adult £61 Senior £56 Child £48 The Princess River Cruise Experience (includes 2 course meal) Weds 8th May £50 Whitby Leisure Day ONLY 5 LEFT Thurs 9th May £32 Highgate Cemetery Weds 15th May £46 The National Stud & National Horse Racing Museum Thurs 16th May £51 Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra ONLY 7 LEFT Fri 17th May £165 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Sat 25th May £125 London Leisure Day Sat 25th May £33 Southend on Sea Leisure Day Tues 28th May £30 Black Country Living Museum & Dudley Canal & Caverns Thurs 30th May Adult £57 Senior £55 Child £47 Bridlington Leisure Day Sat 1st June £29 Orwell Lady River Trip Sun 2nd June Adult £63 Senior £59 Battersea Power Station & Lift 109 Weds 5th June Adult £51 Child £46 London Leisure Day Weds 5th June £33 International Bomber Command Centre Sat 8th June £33 Aldeburgh & Southwold Leisure Day Sun 9th June £32 Scarborough Leisure Day Tues 11th June £31 Hidden Hertfordshire (3hr river cruise & 2 course lunch) Weds 12th June £73 BBC Gardeners World Live & BBC Good Food Show Summer Sat 15th June Adult £49 Senior £48 Child £38 Twycross Zoo Sun 16th June Adult £43 Child £40 Skipton & Canal Boat (includes 2 course meal) Weds 19th June £65 Skipton Leisure Day Weds 19th June £32 Knaresborough & The World of James Herriot Sat 22nd June £39 The View from The Shard ONLY 15 LEFT Sun 23rd June £59 London Leisure Day ONLY 15 LEFT Sun 23rd June £33 Tower of London Tues 25th June Adult £67 Senior £60 Child £51 London Leisure Day Tues 25th June £33 Trentham Gardens and Shopping Village Sun 7th July £40 Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) Weds 10th July £60 Buckingham Palace Royal Mews & State Rooms Thurs 11th July Adult £77 Child £55 London Leisure Day Thurs 11th July £33 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Sat 20th July £65 National Motorcycle Museum Sun 21st July Adult £38 Child £36 North Yorkshire Moors Railway and Whitby Tues 23rd July £68 Natural History, Science, Victoria & Albert Museums Weds 24th July £32

Windsor Castle Windsor Leisure Day Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter

Thurs 25th July Adult £60 Child £46 Thurs 25th July £33 ONLY 7 LEFT Weds 31st July Adult £79 Child £67 The Deep Thurs 1st August Adult £44 Senior £42 Child £39 The Great British Car Journey & Matlock Bath Sat 3rd August £37 RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Flower Show Sun 4th August RHS Member £28 Non-member £39 Newmarket, River Deben & 2 course meal Sat 10th August £68 Thorpe Park Sun 11th August £71 Jazz on the Broads Tues 13th August £51 Houghton Hall & Gardens Weds 14th August £46 Cromer & End of Pier Show Sat 17th August £52 Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens Sun 18th August Adult £54 Senior £52 Child £43 Leonardo Hotel, Liverpool – 3 days 2 CANCELLATIONS Tues 20th August £183 Fawlty Towers – The Play Thurs 5th September £88 Westminster Abbey including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries Sat 7th September Adult £67 Senior £64 Child £33 London Leisure Day Sat 7th September £33 Holkham Hall Estate Sun 8th September £46 Hello, Dolly! (afternoon show) ONLY 15 LEFT Weds 11th September £88 MJ the Musical (afternoon show) Thurs 12th September £106 North Norfolk Railway Sat 14th September Adult £40 Child £36 West Midlands Safari & Leisure Park Sun 15th September Adult £53 Child £53 Senior £51 Operation Mincemeat (afternoon show) Tues 17th September £67 RAF Museum, Cosford Sat 21st September £29 Bodelwyddan Castle, North Wales (Warners) – 5 days 2 CANCELLATIONS Mon 23rd September £515 The Coronation Street Experience Sun 29th September £66 Bletchley Park Sun 13th October £47 Eden Camp Modern History Museum Sat 19th October Adult £44 Child £42 Cadbury World Sun 20th October Adult £50 Child £45 Tower Hotel, London – 4 days Weds 30th October £398 Hairspray (afternoon show) Weds 6th November £71 The Devil Wears Prada (afternoon show) Weds 13th November £80 Bakewell Christmas Market Sat 16th November £27 Festive Gift Fair Sun 17th November Adult £36 Child £32 Leeds Christmas Shopping/Leisure Day Thurs 21st November £29 Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Sun 24th November £79 York’s St Nicholas Fair/Shopping/Leisure Day Tues 26th November £29 Meadowhall Shopping Centre Tues 3rd December £27 Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Fri 6th December £28 Beverley Festival of Christmas Sun 8th December £27 Nottingham Winter Wonderland/Shopping/Leisure Day Tues 10th December £26 Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market/Shopping/Leisure Day Thurs 12th December £29 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Fri 13th December £77 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Sat 14th December £80 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Sun 15th December £80 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Weds 18th December £77 Holkham Hall by Candlelight Weds 18th December £57 Carols at the Royal Albert Hall (afternoon concert) ONLY 17 LEFT Sat 21st December £99 Holme Lacy House (Warners) 4 Day Twixmas break Fri 27th December £429

*All Thursford Christmas Spectaculars are afternoon shows and deluxe seating. Coaches depart from Spalding Bus Station, unless stated otherwise. New excursions are being added weekly.

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How Can Massage Cupping Help You?

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i, I’m Heidi Marshall, CMT, from Illinois in the States. I introduced myself a few months ago. In it, I briefly described some of the therapies that I have been trained in and use in my sessions with clients. This month, I’d like to expand on one of the therapies that I use…Massage Cupping.

Cupping has roots in Ancient Egypt and China.

There are also connections of cupping in Greece and Ancient Islamic texts. It then spread to Europe around the 14th century. It was used for treating such ailments as menstrual imbalance, loss of appetite, fever, pain, and vertigo.

I was trained in Massage Cupping by Anita J. Shannon. Massage Cupping is different from what most think of when they hear those words. It isn’t big, red circles left on your body, looking like you lost a fight with an octopus! It is an evolution of cupping.

It uses suction and negative pressure to release tight muscles, reduce scarring and adhesions, reduce oedema, open tissues, and bring in fluids, and help the lymph system to “take out the trash” and move nutrients throughout the body. I also use it as a diagnostic tool. Moving the cup along the body can show me areas that are tight, stuck, and/or the tissue brought into the cup may change colour indicating old blood underneath the surface.

I use a machine to create the suction for me with glass and polycarbonate cups.

The application of lotion or oil is used to create a seal with the cups and help with smooth gliding. It can be used on the back, neck, face, limbs, hands, and feet.

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Massage Cupping creates an opening of the tissues and is a nice option for someone who is sensitive to deep pressure but needs deep work. It is also sedating to the nervous system. Massage Cupping draws inflammation out, does not irritate the skin, opens the pores (allowing for easier absorption of topical oils or analgesics), brings fresh blood into an area to start healing, and moves out toxins.

The results are often accumulative. I have had great success working with scars/adhesions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and increasing one’s range of motion. It is safe for most, with an awareness and gentleness used for children, the elderly, diabetics, and those on blood thinners.

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We are looking for caring individuals to join our existing team.

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Will & Probate Services

“The Loving Legacies Foundation” - New Charity Launched

NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal

A new charity with a mission to help deliver wills and other associated legal services to families with children and young people who have additional and complex needs has been launched.

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et up by employees at W&P Legal, “The Loving Legacies Foundation” aims to fund the families to make wills with a professional will-writer, to ensure the children’s care can continue should their parents/ carers pass away.

Research shows only 44% of adults in the UK have a will that is valid and up to date*. That means that over half have not taken the necessary steps to protect their assets, make their wishes clear and, most importantly, elect legal guardians for children.

SEND (Special educational needs and disabilities) families was getting the funds together to pay for the legal services.

With continuous fundraising and proactive partnerships with law firms around the country, “The Loving Legacies Foundation” will provide the vital, added protection these families need to ensure their children and young people are safe in the event of their death and alleviate some of the added worry the parents may already have.

Steina McKenna, left, attending a “Little Miracles” event with Nick Ash and Sophie Ward.

Whilst that shocking statistic didn’t come as too much of a surprise to employees at W&P Legal, it was when they became Gold Ambassadors for local charity, “Little Miracles” that the extent of the lack of knowledge around how important later-life planning and protection is became clear.

Steina McKenna and Mya Miscandlon, both employees at W&P Legal, had been working closely with “Little Miracles” to educate the families on why making a will is so important, providing legal seminars on setting up family trusts, writing wills, putting Powers of Attorney in place and taking all necessary steps to ensure continuity of care and protection of assets should they pass away.** Steina found that the common denominator with

The foundation is launching this month and will begin with a sponsored twenty-mile walk in the Peak District in April. Nick Ash, a local and wellrespected will-writer, is also aiming to raise £60,000 this year in honour of his sixtieth birthday (named ‘Sixty for Sixty’) and will be donating 50% of the proceeds to “The Loving Legacies Foundation”.

“The Loving Legacies Foundation” is currently seeking pledges for fundraising, and invites anyone who is interested in learning more about the foundation or donating, to keep an eye out for their official JustGiving page which will be available imminently.

* Statistics taken from National Wills Report 2023. ** Research undertaken by WillAid shows almost two-thirds of parents in the UK have not named guardians in their will for their children should they pass away.

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Learn to ski and snowboard ❱ Private Lessons ❱ Family Lessons ❱ Group Lessons ❱ Day Courses ❱ Junior Snow School Tallington Lakes, Barholm Road, Tallington, Lincolnshire PE9 4RJ

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Your Finances

Liberty Partnership Chartered Financial Planners

We offer highly qualified Financial Advice on a wide range of planning areas including:

Investments ✦ Pensions Mortgages ✦ Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney ✦ Inheritance Tax Business Planning ✦ Cashflow Modelling Our goal is to build long-term relationships with every one of our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to understand their objectives and priorities. We know that the world of financial services is complex and can sometimes feel daunting. We will work for you in simplifying the process and we will communicate with you in terms that you will understand.

If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows: Phone: 01778 342291 Email: advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk www.liberty-partnership.co.uk

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Wills

Why do I need a will?

Wills are important to ensure that your assets pass to those you would like. If you are not married, your partner will not automatically inherit your estate.

If you have children, you can also use a will to nominate guardians to ensure they are looked after if the worst may happen.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Probate What is it?

What are they?

When a person sadly passes away, some banks and institutes require a Grant of Probate to enable you to collect in their assets. If you are selling a house, a solicitor will require this to complete the sale.

These are used when you lose mental capacity but must be created while you can still make decisions. If you do not create these in time, then unfortunately the solution is more costly and time consuming.

We are licensed to assist with the probate application on your behalf, as well as distribute the estate, making everything simpler at this difficult time.

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are documents that allow someone that you nominate as your attorney, to deal with your financial or health affairs on your behalf.

Please contact us to arrange a FREE initial discussion Call 01778 342291

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LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS 2nd - Nibble and Natter in Bourne Abbey Church Hall: 10am - 12noon. Stalls to include books, raffle, and refreshments. Proceeds to the Abbey Church Funds.

2nd and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers social rides leave Coggles Causeway 9am.

4th - Bourne Scrabble Club at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.

5th and every Tuesday - Friendship Cafe at the Bourne Methodist Church Hall, 2pm - 4pm for anyone who would like to drop in for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat.

5th - Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Tea at The Windmill Room, Wake House, from 2pm - 4pm.

Make new and lasting friendships over tea, cake and conversations. All welcome.

5th - Cold Pudding Club. Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN at 6pm. A range of homemade puddings to sample. £2 if just tasting. Free if you bring a pudding. Open to all.

Contact David to book on 01778 347876.

6th and 20th - Pregnancy Connect. A free group for pregnant women to meet up and make friends, in a safe space to chat about all things, pregnancy and babies. Hosted by Sophie (from Bourne Hypnobirthing) and Lauren (The Stamford Doula) who can answer all your pregnancy-related questions. Every other Wednesday evening at Full of Beans in Bourne, 6.30pm - 8pm. Free to join, with excellent coffee and cake available! Find us on Facebook, no need to book.

6th – Six-week Silver Jewellery Workshop: Kokoni Creative Workshops, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. 9.30am - 12.30pm This 6-week workshop is great for beginners, includes guided projects, but more experienced students are also very welcome. £190 per person: nixwillett@ gmail.com.

7th - Nubourne WI meeting at 2pm in the Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk. PE10 9UQ. Speaker Keith Talbot on the “Vintage Advertising Shop Displays.” New members and visitors welcome. Visitors Fee £4.50.

7th and every Thursday - Bourne Wheelers social ride: two rides, beginners and advanced, finishing at the Wishing Well. Start 6pm from the Leisure Centre car park.

8th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm.

Tea/coffee and biscuits. www.wakehouse.org.uk.

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9th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road.

PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2.50, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

11th and 25th - Option “B”, a bereavement group for those who have lost their husband, wife, or partner, meet at Don’t Lose Hope Café every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 4pm - 6pm.

If you need further information, please contact optionb2022@gmail.com.

13th - Lincs Wildlife Trust. The Bourne Area Group’s talk this month is on Boothby Wildlands.

A representative of Nattergal will speak on the re-wilding underway at their site near Boothby Pagnell. This will be a chance to see their plans, hear about progress, ask questions and see how local communities and individuals might be involved. Bourne Methodist Hall 7.30 pm. Donation £2.50 requested, children free.

Refreshments available.

14th - Bourne Worth It W.I. 7.30pm Bourne Abbey Church Hall. “Learn to dance Latin in a Line,” A mix of Line Dancing and Latin American. All welcome. Visitors £5.

15th - The Old Town Hall is delighted to welcome back John Hewer with his latest one-man show, “Maybe Dick.” Herman Melville’s classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive, comedic retelling on the high seas. Doors at 6-45pm for 7-30pm start. Tickets £12 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

Licensed bar in The Shambles will be open. All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project.

16th - Children aged one to six are invited to the Witham Hall Charity Easter Egg Hunt from 10am – 12 noon. Follow the Bunny Trail and collect clues along the way to earn a sweet treat at the end of the adventure. Enjoy coffee and cake in the pop-up café. Tickets - £3 per child, adults are free. Please visit Withamhall.com to purchase your tickets. All proceeds support children’s cancer charity, Tommy’s Arc. For enquiries, please contact community@withamhall.com.

18th - U3A monthly meeting at the Corn Exchange, 2pm. This month, a song and dance show by “Tinderbox.”

20th to April 10th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery sees its first exhibition of the season

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open. “Art Shed Paintings” are a collection of landscape and still life paintings by Frank Rogers, capturing light and colour. Open 12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday: Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission free.

20th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie 01778 423569.

21st - Bourne Garden Club AGM and visit from “The Prickle Back Urchin Hedgehog Rescue.” A talk on how we can help them, and they can help us in our gardens. 7-30pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. Visitors welcome £5. For further details, contact Marion Durrands 01778 421023.

21st - Surprise Bingo! Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping, PE6 8AN at 2pm. £1 for a book of 10 games. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 to book.

28th - Bourne and District Flower Club - Flower demonstration in the Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne, by Lesley Beeton with her theme “Spring Fever”: 7.30pm. Visitors always welcome.

Further details from Ann Northen 01778423353.

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Bourne Hereward Probus Bourne Corn Exchange.

11th - General Meeting at 12:15. The speaker this month is Richard Platt, his subject “Drug and Depravity in a Victorian Village.” After which there is a great meal ending with the Probus raffle.

10th - Probus Coffee Morning at 10am Probus are always on the lookout for new members; why not come to the main meeting or the coffee morning? For more about Probus, contact Malcolm Kenwood 01778 441271..

MARCH 2024 GIGS AND MUSICAL EVENTS At the Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 3rd - Open Mic - 8pm. PA and soundman provided. Hosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 571428.

10th - Second Sunday Singaround (songs and tunes) 7.30pm. Hosted by Dean and Jen Hardy - 07788 410530.

19th - Haconby Hare Tune Session 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Free. Hosted by Pete Shaw and friends - 01778 571563.

3rd - Pennyless at Mama Liz’s, Stamford, 4pm 6pm, free.

16th - As part of St Patrick’s night celebrations ‘Dean & Co’ are playing at The Plough, Horbling, 8pm - 11pm - Irish Hooley! For details, phone 01529 241500.

20th - Bourne Organ Club – this month Nicholas Martin at 7.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange.

Tickets are available on the door £7 Members, £8 Visitors and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 01778 424947.

28th - The Barn at Baston (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, PE6 9PA welcomes “Banter.” 8pm start. Tickets £15 from Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497.

31st - Pennyless at Charters Bar, Town Bridge, Peterborough, PE1 1FP. 3pm, FREE!

Bourne to Line Dance

2nd - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month Wayne T. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. Further details, contact Donna on 07718 972329 or DCALiner@aol.com.

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Charitable Trust Fund. Meetings monthly on the 2nd and 4th Monday at The Royal British Legion, 7a Burghley Street, Bourne. Contact us at www.bournelions.org or 0345 833 2810.

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14th - This month’s speaker is Steve Parrish, former motorcycle and truck racer presenting his stage show, “Parrish Times.” It encompasses his remarkable career which also includes: managing the successful Yamaha factory team, being an expert witness investigating motorsport accidents, and commentating for several TV and Media outlets.

Doors open at 7pm for 8pm. Guests and visitors are always welcome. For further details on BMRC, please visit our website www.bournemotorracingclub.co.uk.

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Live music - doors open at 7pm entrance £4 for members, £5 non-members.

15th - Val’s Birthday Party with Rick Roberts.

23rd - Dunne and Rusted.

The Monthly Meat Draw is on the second Sunday of each month at 1pm.

COMPETITION WINNER! Charlie Brewster Beech Avenue, Bourne

Annual membership is still only £10 per year!

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As one of Bourne’s surviving BRM mechanics approaches his 99th birthday, Dick Salmon is about to have published his second book, detailing even more fascinating stories of how Bourne’s very own, small motor racing firm was once able to compete with the world’s finest.

n 2006, Dick’s “BRM: A Mechanic's Tale” book was met with much popular acclaim.

Many of us lucky enough to have been in the town in the 1960s and ’70s were able to spot friends and acquaintances within the masses of photographs which accompanied the meticulously researched text.

His latest book, “Raymond’s Legacy”, attempts to be a narrative of the 100-year history of the sport of motor racing associated with Raymond Mays, the town of Bourne and subsequently the Rubery Owen Organisation, through to the present day. Today, motor racing is still being actively pursued by several businesses in Bourne and district, all of which have, with little doubt, evolved due to the pursuit of the sport in days of yore by a true Brunnian, Raymond Mays.

Raymond was the only child of a successful Bourne wool merchant and fellmonger, Thomas William Mays, and his wife Anne. But not for him the smell and dirt of that occupation; he preferred the smell of burning oil and exhaust fumes and became

Four of the famous men responsible for having put Bourne so firmly on the world motor racing map: From the left, Sir Jackie Stewart, Raymond Mays, Sir Alfred Owen and Graham Hill

quite adept at pursuing the sport in various elements, with success with a variety of cars.

In the early 1930s, along with engineer Peter Berthon and finance from Humphrey Cooke, the successful ERA car was born. This was to be superseded by the BRM. In 1951, following lack of finance, the latter came under the umbrella of the Midlands-based, Rubery Owen Organisation.

Following some difficult years, and now under the personal guidance of Sir Alfred Owen, the BRM finally attained Raymond’s and Sir Alfred’s goal of winning the Formula 1 World Championship, when the season came to a climax in East London, South Africa in 1962, with Graham Hill driving the BRM to victory in the last Formula 1 race of that season.

Unfortunately, thereafter, largely due to the death of Sir Alfred, the BRM project gradually went into a decline, finally ceasing to exist when cars and equipment were put up for sale at Earls Court, London on October 22nd, 1981.

This book attempts to tell the story of that 100year journey of Raymond and his associates in one of the most popular of sports.

Raymond Mays in his first competition racing car in the 1930s

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The book is expected to be available from Bourne Bookshop at the end of February.

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