Discovering Bourne issue 152, April 2024

Welcome to your April issue...

The season of new life and new hopes for us all – let’s just see whether or not the awful weather of late can decide that we’ve had enough rain after all, and the sunshine can start putting a smile on all our faces!

I hope you find the wide range of topics included in this month’s magazine both informative and enjoyable. As ever, many thanks to all the contributors and advertisers for their hard work and for your continuing support and words of encouragement.

Enjoy the Easter competition, and best wishes for a happy Easter to you all.

Claire x

This month’s issue is filled with the usual cornucopia of features, news, recommendations, and advice. There’s an Easter flavour too, alongside hints that summer isn’t far away, so lawn mowers and barbecues will need some attention very soon.

Always one to try and find the lighter side of life when reading through the news pages, the following episode caught my eye. Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate, a peer in the House of Lords, was heard to tell the chamber, “My wife, on one of her rare visits to London, had her credit card stolen. I monitored the use of the card and I have to say I didn’t report it to the police, because the thief was spending less than she was,” and this from a former police chief!

And, finally,

● Remember … if you can’t spell Armageddon correctly, it’s not the end of the world.

● Don’t you find the word ‘drool’ just rolls off the tongue? Enjoy the read!

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Inside Highlights

4 Vine House Farm Shop and Café.

6 Morton Primary School.

7 Ayscoughfee Hall School.

8 ‘Bourne in Business’ relaunched.

10 Lawnscience – for a great lawn.

11 Your Garden – Tips for April.

12 New Clean Lincolnshire –For a spring clean.

14 Property News with Newton Fallowell.

18 Deeping Gas and Electrical Services.

26-27 Lincolnshire Resin Drives.

32 Words from the Mayor.

34-35 Community Matters.

38 Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

39-42 ... Easter Egg Hunt –Win a chocolate explosion!

44 .......... Recipe of the Month.

46 .......... Supporting Carers (Lincs County Council).

48 Local History.

49

Deep-in Aesthetics.

50 The Beardwood Practice –Increase your Serotonin.

56 Will & Probate Services.

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copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’

Special Easter Quiz.

Summer at Tolethorpe: Competition.

62-65 What’s on – Events guide. 73-78 Businesses directory.

With thanks to

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

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the May issue is Friday 12th April 2024.

What’s available in April...

As Easter rolls over into a new month, we still have plenty of Easter treats, with a bunny hunt & tractor rides to entertain the children during the holidays. Talking of eggs - have you tried our eggs, delivered daily, from our happy chicken farm in Tallington? We use them for our Café menu & in all our home baking. We’re also looking forward to the start of the asparagus season, which traditionally starts on St George’s Day, but is very weather dependent!

Living up to its Foundation as a Church School

As a church school, we are regularly inspected by the SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) to explore ways in which our Christian vision drives our work and enables us to live up to its foundation as a ‘Church School’.

After our inspection in February, the SIAMS Inspector, Chris Allen, was full of praise about all the pupils, staff, and parents he had the pleasure to meet. He recognised, over the course of the day and in the report, how vibrant and effective we are as a school!

Not only is Morton CE Primary School providing a high quality of education but, through its Christian vision, the school is effective in enabling all pupils to flourish. Our whole staff team were highlighted too for well-deserved praise: “Staff live out the vision by diligently serving pupils and families at Morton … Staff work above and beyond to strive for the best provision for every pupil.”

● Covered outdoor play and a large garden area.

● High quality learning resources.

● 15 and 30 hour funded sessions available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

● Term time only.

The report also recognises the positive impact that the school has on supporting its children: “The Christian vision ensures that the mental health and wellbeing of pupils is a priority …. Leaders help families to work with external agencies, making sure pupils benefit from a curriculum that is ambitious for them.”

We are delighted with the report as it recognises our work within the local community and beyond.

Mrs Kelly Thomas (Head of School)

● 9.00am – 3.00pm with additional wrap around care available for children aged 3+ years.

● Together we can give your child the best start to their education with a warm, welcoming and enriching environment.

“Excellent” Local Primary School Ready to Welcome You

Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding is an independent primary school for children aged from 3 to 11 years. ISI rated “Excellent”, the highest possible grade given, we pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming family environment, delivering the best possible education. The gentle introduction to school life we offer our youngest pupils in our kindergarten class provides a nurturing setting, giving a great foundation for future learning.

Our diverse and exciting curriculum is creatively delivered with passion and designed to inspire and ignite a love for learning and excellent academic achievement. Class sizes are small throughout the school, allowing our teachers and teaching assistants to really get to know, understand and value your child. Fewer children means lasting friendships are made and children feel more confident when it comes to sharing their ideas in class.

We teach our children to be kind, polite, respectful, and independent, encouraging them to always do their best and believe that everybody matters. Above all, we recognise that children are individuals and work with them to enhance their strengths and develop their talents, ensuring each child has a voice which is listened to, whilst putting the child at the heart of everything we do.

If you would like to discover what is truly special about our school, our Headteacher will take great pride in showing you around and looks forward to welcoming you.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see some of the wonderful things our children get up to.

AYSCOUGHFEE HALL SCHOOL LIFE

“Bourne in Business” Relaunches

“Bourne in Business” is a long-established business group which has run for over twenty years. After a short period of inactivity, the group relaunched in February, with well over thirty businesses represented in the room. The group exists to help support businesses and entrepreneurs from the area to connect, innovate, share, and support. “Bourne in Business” is an independent group and has been supported to relaunch by the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.

The group aims to meet generally on the first Tuesday monthly at Smiths on North Street, and will retain a strong social element, in addition to talks, networking and bringing the business community together. Businesses from all sectors are welcome, and joining the group is just £75 per year, giving free meeting attendance, or a £10 ‘payas-you-go’ meeting fee.

Previous Chair, Paul Ross said,

“It is fantastic to see the group relaunch after a short break and I am really looking forward to seeing the group grow in the future with some great meeting content in the pipeline”. ViceChair, Claire Saberton and Secretary/Treasurer, Joanne Dolby are continuing in their roles, with Paul Green chairing and hosting the meetings.

Paul commented, “I’m so pleased we have been able to support the group and

look forward to the future meetings. The first two have had a great buzz and energy in the room and we look forward to welcoming new and old faces in the future.”

The next meeting is at Smiths (25 North Street, PE109AE) on Tuesday April 2nd, 6pm - 8pm, with social drinks afterwards.

To book your attendance or see the latest details, please visit www.bournebusiness.co.uk.

Glowing OFSTED Report for Local Primary School

In January, three OFSTED inspectors visited Market Deeping Community Primary School for a full, graded inspection. The outcome was that the school was GOOD in all areas of the inspection framework. Inspectors took a thorough look into all aspects of school life from safeguarding to behaviour, sporting opportunities to reading, Special Educational Needs to inclusion, awareness of British values to antibullying, Forest School to Lego Club. They had ‘deep dives’ into the school’s curriculum for Maths, Reading, Science, PE, and History.

The school was judged to be GOOD for every part of the process, namely the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years provision. Comments from the inspection highlighted strengths of the school.

“Pupils are flourishing … Pupils get the right support at the right time…Pupils are well behaved. They are cheerful and polite … Pupils enjoy the wide range of

extra-curricular experiences that are available … The curriculum is a real strength. It is rich and ambitious … The children listen with bated breath as the teachers read to them at the end of each day.”

Headteacher, Mark Ratchford, said, “The children at our school are caring, work hard and developing into positive members of society. Everything we do at school is designed to help them to understand the importance of community and value their education. It is great that OFSTED have recognised the range of opportunities we offer and the hard work and skills of our staff. We are grateful to the support of our volunteers, governors and wider community which has made our school so successful.”

Get Your Lawn in Great Shape this Spring

Now is the perfect time to give your lawn a well-needed boost after the long winter months. For less than the cost of fertilisers bought from a garden centre, we will do the work for you, treating your lawn, using the finest professional materials available.

We will inform you of any problems and give regular advice on any remedial action required to keep your lawn in ‘Tip Top’ condition.

Throughout the year your lawn may benefit from a number of additional treatments that are available to you, and your ‘Lawnscience’ specialist will advise if appropriate:

Fertilisation

Weed control

Moss control Scarification Aeration Overseeding Topdressing

All of which will improve the appearance of your lawn in the longer term.

Lawnscience is a professional lawn treatment service that has been maintaining quality lawns for the last 15 years. We have an excellent reputation for maintaining and creating lush, green, weed-free lawns.

Fully trained by Lawnscience and at an external horticultural

Lawnscience’s treatments appear to work well, as the following customer testimonial shows:

“After you gave it the special treatment it looked as if nothing was going to happen. Then suddenly it all started to grow and we now have the most amazing, thick grass... And, for the first time in 20 years (and after a wasted fortune spent with your competition), we are heading for a decent lawn, having nearly decided to plough it up this year and start again. We now receive regular compliments about our lawns, so many thanks.”

Mrs Osborne, Bourne

college, Mark Batty knows his subject and is qualified to professionally apply top quality fertilisers, herbicides and fungicides to the highest standards. Mark was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at the 2023 Uppingham ‘Biz club’ awards.

For further information, or if you would like him to review your lawn condition, please contact:

Mark Batty on: 01778 329 040 or call/text on: 07760 618149

mark@lawnscience.co.uk

We now have the most amazing, thick grass and often receive compliments about our lawn. Mr

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Now is an ideal time to prepare seed beds. Soil should be broken down into small, even-sized particles and stones and other debris removed.

Rake over the soil when it is dry to create a flat surface that will drain more evenly. Create a fine tilth by dragging the rake back and forth, forwards at a shallow angle and backwards at 90 degrees to create the small even particles. Also, the weeds are starting to enjoy the warmer weather so do keep on top of their removal. Some say, “Hoe when you can’t see a weed and you’ll never see a weed!” Hand weed or hoe around seedlings as the weeds appear, as they create a lot of competition for food and moisture.

One of the main tasks in April is planting out potatoes. Although there is no hard and fast rule about dates, a rough guide would be – plant out first earlies around late March; second earlies early to mid-April; and maincrops mid to late April. Potatoes need a sunny site away from frost pockets – the newly emerging foliage is susceptible to frost damage in April and May and, if frosts are forecast, cover the emerging shoots with soil or fleece to protect them.

Sow the following outdoors but under cover: beetroot, cucumbers, lettuces, turnips, oriental leaves, leeks, cabbage, and salad leaves. They can be sown in pots, modules, or prepared seed beds from which you can transplant them. If you do grow any seedlings

in trays or modules and they have grown a couple of “true leaves” prick them out and move to individual pots or larger modules. You can also harden off young plants by putting them outdoors on sunny days but bring them back in at night or put them in a cold frame or under cloches.

Other jobs for the month include:

• If you have not planted your onion sets then make that one of your first jobs this month.

• You might start seeing aphids on your crops now – blast them off with water or spray with a horticultural soft soap.

• Sow sweetcorn – an interesting way of germinating sweetcorn is by pre-chitting: lay the seeds on a layer of damp kitchen paper then place a layer of paper over in an airtight box. Check daily and when a small white sprout appears, plant the seed about half to an inch deep in potting compost.

• Put up pea sticks and build cane supports ready for climbing beans while the ground is still soft.

• Spring onions, chard, parsnips, spinach, and broad beans can be sown into the open ground.

• This is your last chance to sow aubergines, chillies, and tomatoes (under cover) as they require a long growing season to do well. Other crops that can be sown under cover include celeriac, courgettes, squashes, pumpkins, cucumber, leeks, and marrows.

Happy gardening!

Time for a Spring Clean? Time for “New Clean”

“N

ew Clean” Lincolnshire is a trusted and reliable cleaning company, providing professional carpet cleaning services and upholstery cleaning in Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. This family-run business is in the capable hands of Wayne Phoenix, who has over a decade of experience in the industry, and his son Alfie.

New Clean appreciate that carpets and sofas are essential features of your home or business. Over time, dirt, dust, allergens, and stains can build up on carpets and furniture, and that’s when New Clean can step in, using the latest cleaning techniques and equipment to deep-clean and restore your carpets and upholstery to their former glory. They use eco-friendly and safe cleaning

products that are gentle on your fabrics and do not pose any health hazards to your family or pets.

The “truck mount” cleaning system which is used provides many advantages over most portable carpet cleaning machines. There is better suction due to a belt-driven blower. What’s more, the higher heat and pressure generated ensures a much deeper clean, extracting as much soiling as possible, resulting in cleaner carpets and, importantly, faster drying times.

New Clean are committed to delivering exceptional results and providing a personalised customer service, whether you need a one-time, deep cleaning or regular maintenance cleaning. Their vast array of 5-Star reviews speak volumes for the quality of their work.

Property Market Springing into Action!

Over the past five years (excluding 2020 due to Covid), spring has proven to host the highest proportion of home sales for any of the four seasons, with 27% of home sales blooming throughout the season of spring. During this period, properties found new owners in an average of just fifty-one days, which is significantly quicker than the sixty-one-day winter average.

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Spring has often been acknowledged as the best time to sell a property, with flowers blossoming, the sun coming out and gardens springing back to life, which is backed up by statistics. With buyer demand levels currently 7% higher than 2023, there is no better time to get your property on the market!

To start your journey, please give your local Bourne team a call on 01778 422567!

Deeping Gas and Electrical Services

Your Plumbing and Heating Specialists

Following his family’s tradition of providing plumbing and heating services to the public, Stuart Brearley established his business, Deeping Gas and Electrical Services in 2007. His grandfather was Jack Rudkin whose business was centred on Stamford, whilst Stuart operates out of Market Deeping and covers the Deepings, Bourne, and the villages in between.

Stuart’s early career saw him working in power generation in various parts of Europe before moving on to contracting work for British Gas. Besides his plumbing and heating credentials, Stuart is also a fully qualified electrician. Making the decision to go on his own in 2007 proved very successful as he was soon to be involved with the Worcester Bosch company, who in 2012 selected him as their “Face of Worcester Bosch” in a national competition.

Deeping Gas and Electrical Services advise, install

and service boilers, dealing exclusively with the prestigious Worcester Bosch firm, because, as Stuart himself explains, … “its unique customer focus mirrors the customer service we strive for on every Deeping Gas installation.

Most importantly, when you purchase a Worcester boiler, you don’t just get an excellent product, you get the whole package, which includes the latest training facilities and a technical services back-up that is second to none.”

For further information or to discuss your requirements, please call 07760 382808 or contact us via the www.deepinggas.co.uk website.

Fence Ownership – Who’s Right and Who is Left?

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

Fence ownership is one of the most common uncertainties among homeowners; contrary to popular belief, there’s no rule that says the fence on the left side of your home belongs to you.

The transfer or conveyance deed might state who owns it, but if it’s not in writing, then homeowners should look for any T-marks on the boundaries. The stalk of the ‘T’ will sit on the boundary and come out into your garden or property, which means that that fence is your responsibility. If the responsibility for the boundary is shared, like in the case of a party fence wall, then an H-mark (two T-marks mirrored on the boundary line) is used, indicating that any repair bills should be split 50/50.

When looking at the boundaries and the responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of a fence separating two properties, the first step would always be to look at all the documents registered at the HM Land Registry. Documents such as the conveyances, transfers and deeds may outline ownership and maintenance obligations of the fence. Where the documents registered with HM Land Registry are silent on the issue, there is a common practice that the property owners, either side of the fence, are jointly responsible for the upkeep and maintenance.

According to GOV.UK, it may be worth the homeowner:

• Checking the information they received when they bought the house including the register/ deeds as well as any particulars of sale provided by the seller which may include details of which fence/boundary they have looked after.

• If they don't have a copy of the register or 'filed' deeds, then obtain copies.

• Read, and ask their neighbour to read, www.gov.uk guidance on boundaries.

• Try and agree with your neighbours a way forward that works for you both.

Other questions you may have:

1) Can I make my neighbour repair their fence?

There’s no law which says your neighbour must repair their fence, even if it’s rotting away. Hiring a boundary demarcation disputes expert is a possibility. Alternatively, leave the old fence where it is and erect another one right next to it. The boundary would then be a thin line that runs between the two fences, even if they’re touching each other.

2) How high can a fence be?

Fences in back gardens can be up to two metres high; any higher, you’ll need to get planning permission.

3) Can I attach something to my neighbour’s fence? You can only hang things on your neighbour’s fence, paint it, or use it to support your plants with their permission. Anything you do without permission, including staining or applying preservative to your side of the fence, is tantamount to criminal damage.

Create ‘Kerb Appeal’ and Add Value to Your Home

This 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

RECOMMENDATIONS:

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❝ From my very first meeting I felt I could trust Mark to ensure a professional job would be done. The team were very hard working and a pleasure to work with.” (P.H.)

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to his clients the method which involves the excavation of the existing surface and installation of a permeable, tarmac sub-base, before a mixture of stone aggregate and a resin bonding solution is to be applied.

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.

Mayor Words from the Mayor

BRENDA JOHNSON

I had a wonderful night on March 8th when I had my Civic Dinner. It was International Women’s Day, so I themed it on that.

Iwould like to thank everyone who came and made it a very successful event. It was particularly nice to have a whole table from one of the local care homes; these events should always be totally inclusive. My fellow councillors from near and far attended, along with several local businesses and the new vicar of Bourne. The food was great, provided by Andy Binder and his crew who also do the Sunday lunches at the Corn Exchange (worth remembering when you are looking for somewhere to go!)

We were delighted at the end of February to attend the investiture of our new vicar of Bourne, Rev Fr Stephen Buckman. I am sure he will enjoy living in and serving our community of Bourne. We also attended the Mayor of Mablethorpe ‘s Civic Service at Trusthorpe - a lovely afternoon where we met

some extraordinary people, including the fund raiser for the Air Ambulance.

Bourne Town Council are starting their ‘In Bloom’ programme and the town will again be adorned with hanging baskets and the planters will be revamped. If you want to get involved in any way with this initiative, please contact the Council offices. The local schools will, as always, be involved.

‘Keep Britain Tidy’ are campaigning for people to litter pick from March 15th - 31st. If you want to get involved, you can collect litter picking equipment from the Town Council offices. Bourne Town Council will be doing a litter pick from April 21st – 28th.

The Events team at Bourne Town Council are planning lots of events for the coming year; one of them is to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6th. This is still in the planning stage but please keep an eye on the BTC Facebook page. This is updated daily, so please use this resource as it will tell you when our meetings are, so that if you want to attend and speak on an item on the agenda you can prepare. You get three minutes to speak. The councillors are always pleased to see members of the public attending our meetings.

We have a very full calendar for the next month, which will be my last full month as your mayor. I has been an honour to serve Bourne and our lovely parish.

COUNCILLOR

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“Dragons’ Den”s Theo Celebrates Bourne Company, DCM Support Services Ltd

Dawn Martin, founder and owner of DCM Support Services Ltd, was thrilled to be recognized with the prestigious #SBS award by renowned entrepreneur of “Dragons’ Den” fame, Theo Paphitis, at his annual Small Business Sunday (#SBS) event in Birmingham on February 23rd. Bourne-based DCM Support Services offers companies a variety of help including diary management, proofreading, travel arrangements and administration support.

The #SBS initiative, founded by Theo in 2010, aims to champion and promote small businesses across the UK. Each week, he selects a handful of exceptional businesses to showcase and promote to his substantial online following. She is also profiled on the #SBS website that is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.

Dawn Martin said, “I have been a personal and executive assistant for many years in various industries and it had always been my ambition to one day have my own virtual assistant company. It is great to have support from Theo as this helps raise the company profile and has helped spread the word about what I do to his following.”

Anyone looking for a re-tweet from Theo should tweet on Twitter or do an Instagram post to him about their business on Sunday between 5pm and 7.30pm and include the hashtag #SBS. Six lucky businesses are re-tweeted every Monday at 8pm and then invited to enter their profile on the new website, attend the annual #SBS networking event and take advantage of the networking opportunities.

Community Events in Bourne

There are so many exciting things happening in Bourne as we move towards the summer.

● On Thursday June 6th, there will be a lighting of the town’s beacon in the Well Head Park, to acknowledge the 80th anniversary of the D. Day landings during World War Two. This will be combined with a small ceremony and potentially a few fireworks!

● After Easter, a project to install permanent displays in the shelters at the bus station will be launched. It is hoped that schools, groups, and individuals will be able to submit pictures, images, and ideas that will be incorporated into a series of graphic scenes that illustrate “all that is Bourne”. The project is being led by Lucie Lawson and Westfield Primary Academy.

● Bourne Events Team, in conjunction with Bourne Town Council, is working on a re-run of the ‘Picnic in the Park’. This will be on Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th and will include performances by local artists on a stage in the Well Head Park, market stalls, fair rides and a car show organised by Hall’s Garage, Morton. Bring the picnic and a rug to sit on … it’s FREE!

● “Bourne in Bloom” preparations and plans are underway, to ensure that our beautiful town will look its best for the judges.

● Following a national initiative, there is going to be a huge ‘Litter Pick’ between April 21st and 28th. Why not become part of the community by picking and binning the litter around your street?

Holly Rodgers Going for Gold with her Gel Nails!

All fingers (with perfectly manicured nails!) will be crossed as finalist, Holly Rodgers (owner of the Hr Beauty Salon) represents Bourne in this year’s ‘British Hair and Beauty Awards’ (Best Gel Nails category). The ‘red-carpet, black-tie’ event is to be held in Birmingham, with celebrity guests, a three-course meal, and a show, to produce an unforgettable evening of glitz and glamour! The British Hair and Beauty Awards are one of the most prestigious online awards for the hair, beauty, nails, and spa industry and 2024 marks the tenth year since its inception. Good luck Holly!

Supporting local carers

As a non-profit charity, the Carers Sitter Service relies completely on donations and fundraising and in all honesty, there have been several moments where we have questioned how many months we could keep going.We found out late in December that we had been awarded the grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.

We are so, so pleased to announce that, with the support of this new funding, we are able to continue the work of the Carers Sitter Service for our local carers and thier loved ones.We will continue looking for additional funds and donations moving forward, but this news has come as a huge releif to all of us here who wish to see our charity flourish for years to come.

“No-Fault Rental Possessions”

(some people think it’s over!)

WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD

It is often said that at this time of the year we need a ‘Legal Spring Clean’. However, we often need our ‘Legal Spring-Team’ as well. Double and Megson have been in Bourne since 1978. We have had instructions sometimes from three generations of the same family. The chances are that many of you have given valued instructions through the years. We heartily thank you for those instructions and look forward to doing work for you in the times to come. Remember “our business is managing yours”.

So, what is in the news?

This year, there are obvious topics such as the government bill to try to amend section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. Many of us remember that council houses have been sold since the mid1980s. Unfortunately, the revenue generated did not create a replenished stock of homes.

As a result, the increasing number of private homes to let and purchased by landlords to let were encouraged on to the rental market. One of the “carrots” as it were, was the possibility of serving a ‘Section 21’ notice to terminate an Assured Shorthold Tenancy if the landlord wanted it back.

The notice had to be served correctly but if it was, the Court would grant possession under the socalled Accelerated Possession Procedure. Now, if this is removed by the government, this will leave a landlord having to prove more contentious and involved facts by which to obtain possession. The Accelerated Procedure will likely still operate, allowing only nominal recovery of legal costs. This may lead to a shortage of rental properties which is the exact opposite of the change.

Everyone is watching to see what transpires. So, watch this space!

BOURNE BOOKSHOP

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A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects

BY SALLY COULTHARD

For most of human history, we were rural folk, growing food, tending to animals, and watching the weather. Life revolved around the village. And yet rural life is oddly invisible in our historical records. Lives went unrecorded, stories untold.

There is, though, one way in which we can learn about our rural past. From farming tools to children’s toys, domestic objects and strange curios, the everyday items of the past reveal fascinating insights into an often-forgotten way of life.

No One Saw a Thing

BY ANDREA MARA

No one saw it happen: Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind.

Everyone is lying: It’s only when you reach the next stop that you truly begin to panic. Because there aren’t two children waiting for you on the platform. There’s only one.

From ancient artefacts to modern-day memorabilia, this startling book weaves a rich tapestry from the fragments of our rural past.

Reading Lessons

Someone is to blame: Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Or perhaps the culprit is closer than you think?

BY CAROL ATHERTON

How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to speak out? What can Lady Macbeth teach us about empathy? Should our expectations for our future be any greater than Pip’s? And why is it so important to make space for these conversations in the first place?

This book invites us to take a fresh look at these texts, revealing how they have shaped our beliefs and values, and how we interact as a society. Atherton emphasizes the vital, undervalued role a teacher plays, shows how essential reading is for developing our empathy and makes a passionate case for the enduring power of literature.

The Secret of the Moonshard

Domino has lived her life believing that just one drop of magic could kill her. Held in a floating laboratory by scheming Science Barons, she has never known a single day of freedom.

When Domino discovers that everything she’s been told by the Barons is a lie, she escapes to Abzalaymon, a wondrous city filled with scientific

BY STRUAN MURRAY

marvels, hulking thunder lizards and hidden magic.

But the Barons are soon on her trail. A war is brewing between science and magic, that could destroy the world. Domino might be the key to saving everyone…

EggEasterHunt

Find all 40 Easter Eggs around Bourne for a chance to WIN a

Chocolate Explosion

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

Alec Day Butchers

Newton Fallowell Gordons

North Shoes

Buckles And Bows Hairport

The Sweet Stop

The Party Stop

Stephanies Flowers

Bourne Computer Store

Gather N Sew

Winkworth Estate Agents

Moore And Scrupps Jewellers

Bourne Bigwash

Blush Bridal

Harrison And Dunn

Double And Megson

Petorama

Markey’s Wee Barber Shop

Eckfords Estate Agents

Lambourn Flooring and Interiors

Hoppers Jewellers

Dani’s Of Bourne

Clarabelle’s

MY.Lab

Paint A Pot Place

Inspire Travel By Shaun

Longstaff

The Barber Shop

Fitzgerald’s

Kudos

The Property Experts

Gurkha 91

Marks And Spencer Foodhall

Don’t Lose Hope Gift Shop

Frankie’s Cocktails

Rosedale Property Agents

CLS Hair Studio

Cornerstone Mortgages

Creative Squirrels

In the boxes provided under the pictures, write down the name of the shops where you find the matching Easter eggs for your chance to win a chocolate explosion! Competition closes 30/04/2024. Good Luck!!

Please fill in your details below and post your entry form to:

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET or pop your entry into Newton Fallowell or Dani’s of Bourne

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Hot Cro Bun Bread & Bu er Pu ing SLIMMING WORLD

Sink your spoon into our soft-in-the-middle, crunchy-on-top hot cross bun bread and butter pudding and enjoy a taste of Easter now – or at any time of year!

Ingredients

5 Syns per serving – Serves 6

Low-calorie cooking spray

6 small slices of white bread from a 400g loaf

25g low-fat spread

40g dried mixed fruit

250ml skimmed milk

3 large eggs

2 level tbsp sweetener

Grated zest of 1 orange

1 tsp mixed spice

1 level tbsp plain flour

Plain quark or fat-free natural fromage frais, to serve

Method

• Spray a small, rectangular ovenproof dish with low calorie cooking spray. Spread one side of the bread slices with the low-fat spread. Using an 8cm round cutter (or an upside-down mug), cut a large circle in the middle of each slice of bread and set aside. Roughly chop all the leftover bits of bread and scatter them around the prepared dish, along with about two-thirds of the dried fruit. Arrange the bread rounds spread-side up on top, evenly spaced apart.

• Whisk together the milk, eggs, sweetener and most of the orange zest and mixed spice. Pour the mixture over the bread to cover and set aside for 20 minutes to allow the bread to soak up all the liquid. (Don’t be tempted to skip the soaking. For a pudding that’s light and fluffy on the inside and crisp on top, the bread needs time to soak up all the milk.)

• Preheat your oven to 190°C/fan 170°C/gas 5.

• Mix the flour with 2 tsp water, put the mixture in a piping bag and pipe a thin cross on top of each bread round. (If you don’t have a piping bag, use a spoon as neatly as you can.) Sprinkle over the remaining dried fruit, orange zest and mixed spice and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden. Serve hot with the quark or fromage frais.

Supporting Carers Help is Out There!

Caring is not something anyone expects to happen to them, but unpaid care is an issue that impacts us all and there are currently 5.7 million unpaid carers in the UK, and that number is on the rise.

Two in three people in the UK will become a carer at some point in their lifetime. There are an estimated 70,000 unpaid family carers in Lincolnshire (Census, 2021). However, many more people may not identify as, or even realise they are a carer, which can result in a high proportion of carers who are going without support.

But it’s important to know that if you are a carer, you are not alone; there is a range of support out there and you shouldn’t wait until it’s too late to access that support before you find yourself in difficulty. You may be a young or an older carer, supporting family members or friends of any age, who have a disability, mental or physical illness, or need extra help as they grow older.

Whatever your circumstances, help and support is available through Lincolnshire County Council and its partners

Lincolnshire Carers Service - Carers First and the Lincolnshire County Council Customer Service Centre work together to provide the Lincolnshire Carers Service. Online and telephone-based information can support your caring role, and the team work directly with carers in local communities across Lincolnshire so you can live your life to the fullest.

Request for support - If you prefer to speak to someone over the telephone, you can make a request for support and a member of the Lincolnshire Carers Service will then be in touch to discuss your caring role and how we can support you.

Lincolnshire Young Carers Service supports young carers up to the age of nineteen who may be helping and supporting a family member or friend due to disability, mental ill-health, illness, or substance misuse.

Benefits and financial support can be accessed if you are caring for someone. As an unpaid carer, you could claim some benefits, and allowances or tax reductions.

Breaks for carers - If you care for someone, there may be times when you feel a break from your caring role may help and that could be a few hours, a day, or a few days.

Emergency planning for carers - help to create

an emergency plan for if you are unexpectedly unable to provide care, and how to get a carer’s emergency card.

Concern about your safety - If you are caring for someone and are feeling under strain or finding it difficult to cope, you can contact the Lincolnshire Carers Service to talk to someone and request support. Carers UK offer free access to digital and online resource for carers. To get free access, visit www.carersdigital.org and sign up using the code DGTL1946.

To find out more about the range of support available, including the Lincolnshire Carers Service, go to www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/support-carers. To find out how the Lincolnshire Young Carers Service supports young carers up to the age of nineteen, go to the Young Carers Service at Lincolnshire County Council.

You can contact Lincolnshire Carers Service on 01522 782224 (8am-6pm) Monday-Friday.

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

Delivering care in Stamford and Bourne. We are a leading independent care provider supporting customers in the comfort of their own homes.

Delivering a range of services to our customers to include;

• Personal Care

• Nutrition and fluid support

‘Everyday is different In homecare and interesting’

‘Listening to all their life stories and adventures is what I love about my job’

• Medication assistance

• Domestic support

• Companionship care

• End of life and dementia care

• We pay above and beyond the living wage

• Mileage and uniform expenses all paid

• Contracted hours

• Flexible hours available

• Qualifications offered

‘We meet incredible people, It doesn’t feel like a job at all!’

- Fiona

• All training provided

• Ongoing support every day

• Pension scheme

• Weekend rates of pay

• Well-being programme

• Bonus scheme

EIf care is your calling and you would like more information about our current vacancies, please contact us today…

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are where they want to be, in their own homes surrounded by memories and loved ones’ -

• Award winning Mercury business team of the year.

• Rated outstanding by the CQC

• High rates of pay and contracted hours.

• Family ethos providing high levels of care.

• Promotion and growth offered.

• Regular incentives.

• Awarded top 20 home care provider in East Midlands.

When Langtoft was World Famous

by Brynley Heaven

In the gathering light of dawn, the women are up and about. The gangmaster is on his horse. His enforcers, with dogs and whips, are flushing out reluctant children. Rosemary Treble explains that this engraving in ‘The Graphic’ was based on a Royal Academy painting exhibited the same year, now mysteriously lost. The catalogue notes, however, survive and detail the gang system. This was a painting intended to carry a message to the comfortable classes and that message wasn’t exactly ‘The Hay Wain’!

“The gangmaster, who in some districts is called the Driver, is armed with a long stick; he seldom uses it and complaints of brutal treatment are exceptional. He is a democratic emperor, a kind of Pied Piper of Hamelin.” The gangmaster is a labour-only subcontractor “who goes from one farm to another, and thus employs his gang from six to eight months a year”. He has likely risen through the ranks of labourers and “generally what is considered a bad lot, but with a dash of enterprise and savoir-faire. He is the recruiting sergeant and depends upon the dexterity with which he manages to extract within the shortest time the greatest possible amount of labour.” Tramping home from long days in the fields “a coarse freedom, a noisy jollity, and obscenest impudence give attractions to the gang … the gangmaster returning home reeling

drunk, propped up right and left by a stalwart virago, while children bring up the rear, boisterous and singing chafing and bawdy songs ... the getting with child of girls of 13 and 14, by their male companions of the same age, was common.”

The paragraph above is lifted from ‘Das Kapital, Volume One’ (1867) by a certain Karl Marx who was clearly fascinated, and he goes into great detail about housing conditions in Langtoft, near Bourne. They were bad. The story is told, and I believe it, that 20th century visitors to Russia who claimed to know Langtoft found themselves feted, as Das Kapital had been stuffed down their throats at school, much as we might know some incidents from Thomas Hardy or Charles Dickens.

Anyway, the Victorian conscience was aroused, particularly by very young children and the consequences for married women on home life. The emerging gang system was aggravated by the New Poor Law (1834) whose harshness bore on mothers and children, alongside the exodus of agricultural labourers to the explosively growing towns.

Parliament had passed the Agricultural Children Act (1873) which protected children under eight years old and tried to stipulate some schooling alongside field work for those above eight, but it was observed more in the breach round here. The rural past was not all roses, and we should count our blessings.

‘A Lincolnshire Gang’ by Robert Walker Macbeth from ‘The Graphic’: July 15th1876

Let’s put the ‘Pause’ on Menopause!

The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually happens between forty-five and fifty-five years of age. With it can come some noticeable changes to your skin, body fat and cognitive function when your hormone levels significantly drop. Here, at Deep-in Aesthetics, most of the clients that we treat are within this age bracket so we are experts in dealing with all the issues that the menopause can bring.

One of the main issues that our clients seek our help with is skin rejuvenation, as they find they have lost the “glow” that they once had, and their skin feels dry and can tend to have a crepy appearance, with fine lines becoming more visible. For this, we offer a range of treatments including anti-wrinkle injections and skin boosters, namely Profhilo and 70 Hyal and many others. These help to restore lost collagen in the face and in the dermis of the skin. This plumps the skin from the inside, improving hydration. For the loss of volume in the face, we offer a wide range of dermal fillers or help lift and fill out deeper lines, giving a more youthful appearance. These include nasolabial, marionette lines and our most popular, cheek filler.

TREATMENTS WE OFFER

Dermal fillers ✦ Lip fillers ✦ Bunny lines

Downturned corners of the mouth ✦ Gummy smiles

Profhilo (turkey neck) ✦ Hay fever injections

Fat dissolving ✦ Vitamin B12 injections

Anti-wrinkle treatments ✦ Hand rejuvenation

Smokers' lines ✦ Profhilo (five-point face lift)

Vitamin D injections ✦ Under eye treatments

Brow lift ✦ Cheek filler ✦ Excessive sweating

✦ Masseter Botox (teeth grinding) ✦

As hormone levels change, the metabolism changes with it and our ladies often have trouble with weight management and stubborn areas of fat collecting around the middle that won’t shift through diet and exercise alone. For this problem, we use our Aqualyx fatdissolving injections which can target any areas where you can pinch more than 2 cms of fat, including the ‘middle age paunch’, the dreaded double chin, bingo wings and love handles. They are effective and pain-free and, once destroyed, these fat cells are then removed forever. Lemon Bottle is also a new product that we use that has had some amazing results for the chin area and the jowls, and has minimum downtime and faster results.

Last, but not least, we offer Vitamin B12 injections which have been truly transformational for so many of our clients. They reported a wide range of benefits, including the raising of energy levels and lifting the afternoon slump, a surge in motivation, removal of brain fog and a good reduction of anxiety.

Alongside the huge improvement in sleeping levels, when you consider this is our most inexpensive treatment at only £25 per injection, this vitamin represents huge value for money.

Why not get yourself booked in now and look and feel the best version of you?

Increase Your Serotonin Naturally

Serotonin is the ‘happy chemical’ within us; it’s a neurotransmitter involved in many processes throughout our body, such as –

● Creating a happy mood, promoting positive feelings and behaviour

● Regulating anxiety levels and our ability to cope

● Enabling smooth digestion and bowel movements

● Creating good quality of sleep by regulating circadian rhythms

● Improving memory and our ability to learn

● Regulating appetite

● Helping create a healthy nervous system.

Serotonin is also destroyed by having a low mood, low interactions with others, lack of movement, as well as alcohol and smoking. Approximately 95% of the serotonin in our body is produced in our gastrointestinal tract. The other 5% is produced by our central nervous system. This is why alcohol is damaging to our serotonin levels as it goes straight to our gut and it takes approximately three days to get back to normal levels of serotonin again.

Tips to Improve Serotonin

1

Increase foods which contain tryptophan, an amino acid which is converted to serotonin in our brain. It can be found in high protein foods such as turkey, salmon, and beef and, if these are taken with some carbohydrates, it helps serotonin reach our brains more effectively.

2 Exercise raises serotonin as it helps to release tryptophan into our blood.

3 Natural light increases serotonin. Research suggests that serotonin is often lower after winter and higher in the summer, due to the amount of sunlight we get which can cause ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’.

4 Forest therapy has also been found to increase our levels of serotonin.

5 Socialise more and laugh a lot!

(May I recommend the monthly Editor’s Welcome for the latter?! – Ed)

If you would like to book an appointment or find out more

contact Christine on: 0780 9690 964 or contact@beardwoodhypnotherapy.co.uk

HALLAM TRAVEL STILL HAVE THE

Jazz on the Broads

SEATS

Tues 13th August £51

Bridlington

Orwell

BBC

London

Trentham

Highclere

Buckingham

London

RHS

National

North

Natural

Windsor

Windsor Leisure Day

Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter

25th

Adult £60 Child £46

Thurs 25th July £33

ONLY 1 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

Highgrove Gardens including 2 course lunch ONLY 16 LEFT Thurs 8th August £90

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Sat 10th August Adult £50 Senior £49 Child £46

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

Fawlty Towers – The Play (afternoon show)

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

Hello, Dolly! (afternoon show)

Holkham Hall Estate Sun 8th September £46

MJ the Musical (afternoon show)

ONLY 19 LEFT Weds 11th September £88

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

The Coronation Street Experience Sun 29th September £66

Bletchley Park Sun 13th October £47

Chicago (afternoon show) Thurs 17th October £74

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

Hairspray (afternoon show)

Weds 30th October £398

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

Nutcracker at the London Coliseum (afternoon show) Mon 30th December £110

Phantom of the Opera (afternoon show) Weds 15th January £78

Mrs Doubtfire (afternoon show)

Thurs 16th January £84

Giselle at the London Coliseum (afternoon show) Fri 17th January £104

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (afternoon show)

Moulin Rouge (afternoon show)

Wicked (afternoon show)

Starlight Express (afternoon show)

Thurs 23rd January £78

Thurs 30th January £98

Weds 5th February £72

Thurs 6th February £91

Birmingham International Tattoo (afternoon show) Sun 9th February

Adult £60 Senior £59 Child £55

Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake (afternoon show)

Murder on the Orient Express (afternoon show)

Thurs 20th February £77

Thurs 3rd April £56

Witham Hall School Musical Success for Henry

Very many congratulations to Year 7 pupil, Henry, who won the prestigious Loughborough Piano Competition. As one of the youngest pupils competing, Henry’s rendition of a Bach prelude and fugue secured him the top spot in the competition against twenty-three of his peers, ranging from Years 7 to 10.

International concert pianist and competition judge, Luis Pares, was impressed by Henry’s ‘technical and musical approach.’

As a Grade 8 pianist, Henry’s years of hard work and commitment have paid off and he should be very proud of his achievement.

What Happens to My Debts When I Die?

NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal

The period after the death of a loved one is a difficult time and many people prefer to avoid thinking about it in advance. There are many challenges to consider.

An example of this is when the deceased has outstanding debts upon their death. Matters such as these become even more difficult to handle when the debt is unexpected and no provisions for its repayment have been made. It is a commonly held assumption by many people that debts are written off upon the death of the borrower; however, in general,this is not true.

When someone dies, their assets are collected to form their estate. This is overseen by someone named the ‘executor’, or the next-of-kin if there is no will administrator.

In both situations, any debts left would be paid out of the estate.

If the estate’s assets do not cover all the debts, the creditors get paid in order of priority. After the funeral bill and any Inheritance Tax that may need to be paid, mortgages (and

any other secured creditors) are deemed to be the most important type of arrears; following that are rent payments, water bills, Council Tax, loans, and credit cards (unsecured creditors). Beneficiaries can only enforce their rights once all the debts have been repaid.

Ultimately though, if the money runs out before everyone is paid, your debts usually die with you. So, you can be confident that you won’t be leaving a burden on your family or your loved ones.

The exceptions are where there was a guarantor on a loan; here, the guarantor will still be liable. If you were a joint party to a loan, the other borrower will in most cases be liable for the entirety of the debt.

Of course, the stress and management of this situation can be mitigated by good planning, and by your executors appointing professionals to deal with your affairs after your death.

If you want to know more, contact W&P Legal on 01778 252301 and book a free initial consultation.

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Then contact us today!

Deepings Community Centre

2 Douglas Road

Market Deeping PE6 8PA

DISCO

Summer at Tolethorpe Competition Time

Throughout summer (June 4th- August 24th) the Stamford Shakespeare Company presents an annual season of plays.

Described by ‘The Sunday Times’ as “One of the finest things to do this summer” and ‘The Stage’ as “One of England’s premier alfresco theatre venues”, it really is an experience not to be missed. This summer the Company is proud to present four fantastic plays:

Step into the vibrant world of George Farquhar’s “The Recruiting Officer”, a rollicking romp and the most popular play of the 18th Century.

The woodland backdrop of the Tolethorpe stage provides the perfect setting for Shakespeare’s most spellbinding of plays, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Laugh your cares away with Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” and celebrate the strength of sisterhood in a Regency-era rollercoaster of comedy and romance.

Patrick Ness’s dazzling story of love, life and healing, “A Monster Calls”, is brought to life by Tolethorpe Youth Drama Theatre Makers.

The theatre is situated in the grounds of historic Tolethorpe Hall, just two miles from Stamford, where each summer over 30,000 people experience the magic of a visit to this unique venue. Enjoy a picnic in the glorious grounds, then take your seat, protected from summer showers, and see a stage like no other.

Box office (01780) 917240 www.tolethorpe.co.uk

Would you like to win a pair of tickets to see one of the plays?

Simply answer the following question:

Which of the plays being performed at Tolethorpe this summer is the only one not to have been written by a man?

Send your answer, including your name and contact details to Discovering The Deepings, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET or you can email hello@discoveringmagazines.co.uk quoting ‘Discovering The Deepings’

D.I.Y. Divorce –Possible Pitfalls

Many married couples who decide to divorce make the divorce application themselves, either in one of their names or jointly, without consulting a solicitor.

The changes to the divorce process, to a no-fault application, made entirely on the family court portal, is indeed designed to be user-friendly so the parties can manage their case online without having to complete difficult legal forms.

Even if you don’t want a solicitor going on record as acting for you in the divorce, it would still be very sensible to seek legal advice about what could go wrong in the divorce application and cause problems further down the line. For example, if you are planning on any sort of financial settlement, such as the sale or transfer of the family home, pension sharing etc, you must tick the finance application box on the divorce application, otherwise you could lose the chance of making such applications in the future.

You should also hold back in applying for the final order of divorce, formerly the decree absolute, until all the finance aspects of the divorce are concluded. There are particularly complex rules to follow in the timing of a final divorce order, in pension sharing. This is all to do with avoiding the consequences of one of you dying before the court has sealed the finance order.

Everyone wants to keep the costs down in their divorce, but taking advice from a Family Law expert at the right time could prove to be a wise investment.

Call 01733 267414

www.bscosolicitors.co.uk

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

2nd 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.

6th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Warhammer Talk by John Thornthwaite (1 of 2) at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. 6pm. £3 (£2 members). Come and find out more about this popular strategic game. Contact Jenny to book on 07788 534290. Includes light refreshments.

6th - Nibble and Natter in the Abbey Church Hall 10am - 12noon. Stalls to include books, raffle and refreshments. Proceeds to Abbey Church Funds.

6th - Bourne Wheelers social ride leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. Beginners ride leaves Bourne Leisure Centre at 9am.

7th - Bourne Wheelers club ride leaves the Bourne Post Office car park at 9am.

8th - Bourne Scrabble Club at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.

8th and 22nd- 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.

10th - Lincs Wildlife Trust Bourne Area Group’s March talk (and AGM) is by Nick Williams who will speak about “Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer at Home and Abroad,” followed by a session on rare breeding birds in South Lincolnshire. His talk will be preceded by a brief AGM. Bourne Methodist Hall at 7pm for AGM and 7.30pm for Nick’s talk. Donation of £2.50 requested, children free. Refreshments available.

11th - Bourne Worth It W.I. welcome Nicholas Watts who will talk on “Farming and Wildlife.” Bourne Abbey Church Hall 7.30pm All welcome. Visitors £6, which includes refreshments.

12th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits, and then every second

Friday in the month. www.wakehouse.org.uk. 13th - 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

15th - U3A General meeting at the Corn Exchange 2pm. This month’s speaker is David Pennell who will talk on The Burghley Preservation Trust.

17th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie on 01778 423569.

17th - May 8th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery’s second exhibition of the season, “Painting for Pleasure,” opens today. Paintings in watercolour, acrylic and pastel of landscapes and seascapes to portraits, wildlife, imaginative and decorative pieces created in a range of styles and techniques by members of Swayfield Art Group. Open from 12 noon – 5pm. Tuesday –Sunday, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission Free.

20th - Jumble Sale and Coffee Morning at Bourne Abbey Church Hall, doors at 10am. All proceeds to go to the NSPCC. Donations of jumble welcome after 9am.

21st - Friends of Bourne Woods “Spring Flower Foray.” Roland Stevens will lead a saunter around the woods looking at the spring flowers - arguably the best flower show of the year! Meet 2pm, Main Car Park. Donation of £2 appreciated.

21st - Irnham Hall “An Attempt to Lose Time.” Imagine life without a watch or clock. A funny, thought-provoking and surreal show exploring universal themes in surprising ways. With a largerthan-life series of mysterious sculptures assembled live on stage, this is part-performance, partinstallation with a surprise at the end. 6.30pm start at Irnham Hall, Irnham, NG33 4JD. Tickets £13 from www.ticketsorce.co.uk/irnham-communityentertainment.

23rd - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meeting in the Baxter Room, Wake House at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) Members and non-members welcome. For more information, contact Shirley on 01778 425613.

Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer. To send in yours please contact hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

25th - Bourne and District Flower Club demonstration by Jackie West with her theme, “Nature Reawakened.” Darby and Joan Hall, South Street, Bourne commencing at 7.30pm. There will also be a plant stall. Visitors always welcome at £8. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.

27th - Warhammer Talk by John Thornthwaite (2 of 2) at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street. PE6 8AN. 6pm. £3 (£2 members). Come and find out about the manufacture of this popular strategic game. Contact Jenny to book on 07788 534290. Includes light refreshments.

27th – Heritage Running Day, Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 9am - 4.45pm. Admission: Adults £7, accompanied U12s free. Frequent Heritage Bus Rides on three routes throughout the day featuring the Delaine Heritage Fleet and guest vehicles. Display of preserved buses and coaches. Further details can be found at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

27th - A concert of French music with Peterborough Choir, including Faure’s Requiem. 7pm at St John’s Church, Church Street, Peterborough. For further details visit www.peterboroughchoir.com.

Bourne Bridge Club meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Masonic Hall, Roman Bank Bourne, 6.45 pm for a 7pm start. All levels of Bridge players are welcome. For more information, please contact Sue on 07857 468732.

Bourne Hereward Probus

Bourne Corn Exchange.

8th - General Meeting at 12.30. There is no speaker this month, but the committee members reports will be followed by a great meal ending with the Probus raffle.

9th - 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..

APRIL 2024

GIGS AND MUSICAL EVENTS

5th - By popular demand, The Stamford Concert Singers return to Bourne Methodist Church. Start 7.30pm. Tickets £6 available from Richard on 01778 782495 or on the night.

17th - Bourne Organ Club meet every third Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month it’s Jon Smith at 7.30pm. Tickets are available on the door £7 Members, £8 Visitors and everyone is welcome. For more information call 01778 424947.

20th - The Old Town Hall are delighted to welcome back “Pennyless” with support act, Harry Li a young singer-songwriter from Lincoln. Pennyless form a distinctive and powerful sound as they range through the world of original and Roots Folk/World Music. Doors 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets £10 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/ events. Our licensed bar in The Shambles will be open. All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project.

26th - The Rotary Club of Bourne will be hosting the RAF Cranwell Swing Wing band at Bourne Corn Exchange, tickets £26 plus booking fee, available from the club’s website.

May 9th - “Music in the Aisles,” Jazz at St Firmin’s Church, Thurlby starring The Church Street Stompers. Admission £15, bar available. Doors open at 6.45pm event starta at 7.30pm. To book tickets, visit www.eventbrite/music-inthe-aisles or call 07432 156298

Bourne Spiritualist Centre

March 30th - Divine Service: John Thornberry and Rachel Taylor

April 3rd - Evening of mediumship: Nick Brown

6th - Saturday Service: TBC

13th - Saturday Service: Marion Wade

20th - Saturday Service: Mel and Mandy Spiller

27th - Saturday Service: Annette Lake

Bourne And District Lions

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.

Royal British Legion Club

6th - Live music with Steve Carmel - doors open 7pm. Entrance £4 members, £5 non-members.

The Monthly Meat Draw is on the second Sunday of each month at 1pm. Annual membership is still only £10 per year!

Bourne Motor Racing Club

11th - This month’s speaker is Robin Jackson from Santa Pod Raceway who will provide an insight into Drag racing, the world’s fastest boasting cars that pump out 11,000 horsepower and top 300mph in less than four seconds!

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.

Kokoni Creative Workshops

20th - Jewellery workshop: Silver Spinning Ring, Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. 9.30am - 3.30pm. £85 per person

Email: kokonicreative@gmail.com.

Bourne Farmers’ Market

21st - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am-2pm on the third Sunday of every month (except January). Free admission. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.

Apollo Dance

Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Musical Theatre and Cheerleading. 35 Wherry’s Lane, Bourne PE10 9HQ

Telephone: 07907 008362 Facebook: apollodance2

Email: info@apollodance.co.uk

LDC Dance Company

18 Abbey Road, Bourne.

Specialising in teaching a wide variety of dance styles to all ages and abilities. (3yrs+).

Telephone: 07984 381153 Email: lauren@ ldcdance.co.uk Website: www.ldcdance.co.uk

OPERATION MARKET GARDEN

14TH AND 15TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Join us to honour the US Army Air Force 313th Troop Carrier Group 80 years on

Did your great grandparents ask “Got any gum, chum”?

Help us bring to life the frenzy of activity ahead of their mission from RAF Folkingham Station 484

With GIs, Land Army Girls, ARP Wardens and military vehicles all around the village, make do and mend demonstrations, food from the ration book, vintage bus tours and an immersive experience for all the family, join us for the weekend as we turn back the clock to 1944

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

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

What are they?

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.

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.

Probate

What is it?

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.

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.

Vans

Load length 2.4 meters

HI-TOP

Load length 4.2 meters

Load

LUTON VAN FITTED WITH ELECTRIC TAIL LIFT (supplied with sack barrow and ropes)

Load length 4.2 meters

SHORT WHEEL BASE VAN

EXTRA LONG WHEEL BASE

VAN

LONG WHEEL BASE HI-TOP VAN

length 3.4 meters

If you’re wanting a painter and decorator who can look back on a very successful thirtyfive-year career, with all that accumulated experience along the way, then Kevin Judd is waiting to hear from you. This Peterboroughbased craftsman can offer not only the usual painting and wallpaper hanging skills but can also combine those with plastering, artexing and installing coving, to provide you with the complete decorating service.

Kevin is prepared to travel within a fifty-mile radius of Peterborough and much of his work has long been as a result of ‘word-of-mouth’ recommendations. He is happy to take on any contract, be it domestic, commercial or industrial, and is as likely to produce a first-class end product outside your property as he is within your four walls.

For the last two years, Kevin

Painter

has had Freddie as his apprentice and has been encouraged by the progress made by the youngster, as Kevin is pleased to be passing on those tips and techniques which come after so many years in the trade.

Kevin is confident that his services are competitively priced, and he is happy to supply you with a no-obligation quotation for your next project.