Discovering Bourne issue 154, June 2024

Welcome to your June issue...

Those longed-for sunny days and warm evenings could at last be here, so let the outdoor fun and games begin! Let’s all make a big effort to support those hardworking volunteers in both the Bourne Round Table, (with their ‘Bourne Festival’ on the weekend of May 31st to June 2nd) and in the Bourne Events Team, (whose ‘Picnic in the Park’ and Classic Car Show will follow on June 16th).

What’s more, to commemorate eighty years since the D-Day landings in World War Two, there will also be events on the Wellhead Park on June 6th; details are inside this issue.

It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing on April 19th of Belinda Neumann (known in her capacity as a first-rate lawyer as Belinda Smith). Her contributions to our magazines and friendship over the years have been much valued, whilst her inspirational take on life will be sorely missed.

A reminder to you all that June 16th also happens to be Father’s Day, so love and best wishes go to my dad, Bill; father-in-law, Rich; and my husband, Chris.

Claire x

“By the time a man realises that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong”, according to the American, Charles Wadsworth. Does that ring true with all you dads out there? This month of course includes Father’s Day (June 16th), the day when we can be expecting to be spoilt rotten (yes, it applies to grandads too!) However, here’s the chance to treat yourself, just in case they’ve forgotten. Go to YouTube and the alto saxophone cover by James E Green of “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens ought to make you well up – it certainly does with me!

Inside Highlights

4-5 Gladwells Pet and Country Store. 6 Vine House Farm Shop and Café. 7 Recipe of the Month.

8............. Book Reviews from Bourne Bookshop.

9 Morton Fete. 10 Community Matters.

11 Ayscoughfee Hall School, Spalding.

12 Gardening Tips for June.

16 ........... Let’s Celebrate: It’s June!

18 ........... Local History (1) – Lilian Wyles.

26 Rethinking Financial Planning with Finova Money. 28-29 Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades.

38 .......... Shaws of Maxey: Norfolk Neighbours. 40-41.... Creative Squirrels.

44 The Beardwood Practice: Depression.

45 NC Foot Health Care: Six years on!

48 Local History (2) –Charles Frederick Worth.

54 .......... Will & Probate Services: Inheritance Tax.

58 Thurlby Tigers/Bourne Westfield pitch deal.

59 Picnic in the Park. 60-63 ... What’s on: Events Guide.

64 .......... The Quiz Inquisition.

John

The recent rare appearance of the sun to dry up months of rain brought smiles all round. Let’s hope these “little groaners” will do the same: Her cheating boyfriend claimed he’d slept upright for five years – she soon discovered he’d been lying all that time. What’s more, he told her he worked as a watchmaker, but she could see he was just a ‘wind-up merchant’.

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66 Stamford Shakespeare Co. at Tolethorpe 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, Rob Schwarz.

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the July issue is Friday 14th June 2024.

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WATERSIDE NOW RE-OPEN AND GLADWELLS OPEN TO MAKE IT AN EVEN BETTER VISIT!

Welcome to Gladwells Pet and Country Store! We have stores across Kent and East Anglia, and we are very excited about our newest addition in the Waterside Garden Centre. Our regular and first-time customers can choose from a great range of pet and animal accessories and supplies, designed to keep your animals happy and healthy in their environment. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will be keen to help you find what you’re looking for in-store. With dedicated off-road parking, it’s never been easier to pick up your feed and accessories whilst visiting the garden centre – open seven days a week.

animals. Dogs are allowed in the Gladwells store but please be aware that they are not permitted in the rest of the garden centre. Please use the signposted pet entrance at the back of our store if you are visiting us with a pet.

Gladwells Pet and Country Stores are part of the Copdock Mill family. Established in 1912 in Suffolk by Herbert George Gladwell, Copdock Mill originally started as a country mill. The family-run business continues today, whilst diversifying to produce and supply premium quality animal food supplies and accessories to customers nationwide. With four generations of the Gladwell family having played a part in the business, customers are assured of a firstclass personal service.

At Gladwells Waterside you will find “all things pet and animal”! From equine feed to a great range of smallholder feed to keep your livestock and poultry happy, with an enormous range of pet supplies, feed and accessories for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, and caged birds. If we don’t have it in stock, we will do our best to get it for you! And what would a country store be without plenty of supplies for your garden, including wild bird seed?

Our stores offer a FREE one-on-one harness fitting service for dogs, plus expert advice on different feeds and dietary requirements for a range of

Our grand opening weekend on May 4th – 6th was a lovely way of meeting new friends and faces and our whole team looks forward to meeting more of you soon! If you have an enquiry ahead of your visit, please just email waterside@gladwellspet.co.uk. And don’t forget to bring along your exclusive voucher from this magazine for £5 off your next shop with us! (Terms and conditions apply).

You can follow our store on our social channels: Facebook (@ gladwells.waterside) Instagram (@ gladwellspetandcountrystore).

What’s available in June...

We’re loving the change in temperature with more & more seasonal produce becoming available. We’ve fresh local strawberries, homegrown asparagus, new potatoes & broad beans. We’re also serving fresh milkshakes, made with Bassingthorpe Dairy milk, available in the Café. There’s fresh fish from Phil’s Grimsby Fish Emporium on some Thursdays & daily egg deliveries from our happy chickens in Tallington. Our full range of bird food & feeders is always available & don’t forget live mealworms are the best food to put out during the breeding season

MON-SAT 8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM

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

Ingredients

Serves 8

The Great British Ch secake

175g digestive biscuits, crushed

75g butter, melted

397g condensed milk

300g cream cheese

2 lemons, juiced

200g mixed berries to decorate – strawberries, raspberries and blueberries work perfectly!

You'll also need a 20cm (8 inch) loose-bottomed cake tin

An

easy-to-make

centrepiece for a nice summer gathering

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•Tip the digestive crumbs into a bowl, add the melted butter and mix in. Spoon the crumbs into the tin and press down. Place in the fridge to chill for 10 minutes.

•Pour the condensed milk into a large bowl. Add the cream cheese and whisk together. Mix in the lemon juice then pour the mixture into the tin. Chill for 2-4 hours or until set.

•To serve, take the cheesecake out of the tin and place onto a plate. Decorate all over with the mixed berries before serving.

BOURNE BOOKSHOP

Sky Warriors

BY SAUL DAVID

The legendary ‘Red Devils’ were among the finest combat troops of the Second World War. Created at Churchill’s instigation in June 1940, they began as a single parachute battalion of 500 men and grew into three 10,000-strong airborne divisions.

They served with distinction in every major theatre of the conflict, playing a starring role in some most iconic airborne operations in history, including the capture of the Pegasus and Arnhem Bridges in June 1944 and September 1944.

Saul David draws on multiple archives, published memoirs, unpublished diaries and letters, and interviews with participants. The result is a dramatic narrative of the airborne forces’ recruitment, training, and wartime exploits.

This book celebrates craftsmanship, buying things with thought, and valuing everything we own. Rethinking our relationship with clothing could kickstart thriving new local economies in places in our country that have lost out to globalisation, offshore manufacturing and to the madness of price and quantity being the only things that matter. 19 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AE

Hera

Less

BY PATRICK GRANT

Today the average person has nearly five times as many clothes as they did fifty years ago. Last year, 100 billion garments were produced worldwide, 30% of which were not even sold, and the equivalent of one bin lorry full of clothing is dumped in landfill or burned every single second! Our wardrobes are full to bursting with clothes we never wear, so why do we keep buying more?

BY JENNIFER SAINT

When Hera, immortal goddess and daughter of the ancient Titan Cronus, helps her brother Zeus to overthrow their tyrannical father, she dreams of ruling at his side. As they establish their reign on Mount Olympus, Hera suspects that Zeus might be just as ruthless and cruel as the father they betrayed. She was always born to rule, but must she lose herself in perpetuating this cycle of violence and cruelty?

Often portrayed as the jealous wife or the wicked stepmother, this retelling captures the many sides of Hera, vengeful when she needs to be but also compassionate and most importantly, an all-powerful queen to the gods.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons

BY ABI ELPHINSTONE

A magical story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of “Sky Song”. Rusty Fizzbang, vet to magical beasts, needs an apprentice. Ember Spark, looking for

adventure, is his newest recruit - and together with an unlikely friend, Arno, she is sent to help a baby dragon whose parents have gone missing. But keeping magical beasts a secret isn’t an easy task, especially with archvillain, Jasper Hornswoggle, hot on their heels and keen to derail them!

Morton Fete... Bigger, Better, and Now Over Two Days!

Morton School is delighted to work in partnership with the voluntary committee, based in Morton and Hanthorpe, to host this amazing community event on the school field. The action starts on Friday evening, July 5th, with a ticket-only music event featuring the extremely talented local artists, ‘The Reckless’ and Nicky.

Tickets are on sale, (£7 for adults and £5 for under 12s) at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ morton-fete-rocks-tickets-870220662427

Gates open at 5.30pm, and food and drink are available during the evening.

On Saturday, July 6th, once again, there is the popular fun dog competition. Then, local band ‘Talk of the Village’, the fantastic Bourne Tuneless Choir, and local dance troupe, LDC will entertain the crowds. There will be a fabulous egg-throwing contest, bubble workshop, bouncy castles and many stalls and food offerings over the course of the day. The school’s brilliant barbecue

Little Owls Nursery

purpose built Nursery building with a bright, welcoming learning space.

● 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.

will return, with other fun activities. Gates open at 10am and close just after 5pm.

St John the Baptist Church will be open throughout the day, serving tea and cake, and featuring a local art exhibition. The art competition is entitled ‘A Postcard from Lincolnshire’. Children from Morton School will be entering the children’s categories, with open invitations to secondary-aged children and adults too. Entries must be submitted by June 30th, to St John the Baptist Church or Morton New Day Baptist Church; both are situated along the High Street.

● Term time only. ● 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.

We bring you items of interest for your home and community. If there is something you’d like us to cover or you have something to say please get in touch with Tori :

01778 421427 or 07498 588487

info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Advertising Works!

The following good news came our way recently from Bourne lady, Julie Berry:

“I’d like you to know that eleven ladies from Deepings Group NWR (National Women’s Register) enjoyed a personal tour of Warners Printers in West Street in Bourne on April 18th. This was a direct result of the full-page article in March’s edition of ‘Discovering Bourne’.

I contacted Warners and our group members to bring about the tour, conducted by Michael Warner, Sales

Winner , Winner Chocolate Dinner !

Congratulations go to eleven-year-old Mia from Bourne who won this year’s Easter Egg Hunt. She successfully matched all forty Easter Egg pictures in our April issue with the participating shops and businesses in Bourne. Now she looks set to launch into her winnings – a fabulous “chocolate explosion”. Mia attends The Bythams Primary school and is really looking forward to starting at Bourne Academy in September.

As ever, a big thank you to everyone who took part, also the businesses happy to become involved in this most popular of school holiday challenges. Until the next time …

and Marketing Director. Here we all are - see attached photo. Our smiles attest to the excellent experience we had, and the super lunch and service we enjoyed in our café of choice, The Angel Hotel, afterwards.

I urge any group, young and old, to see this excellent local company and learn about their operation - they are quite inspirational.”

“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

Not only do crops benefit from the warmer days but so do the weeds and it is so important to keep them at bay.

It is best to hand weed near young seedlings but, when established, hoeing between the rows is advisable, preferably when the soil is dry – leave the young weeds on the surface to dry out and die.

Mulches such as garden compost, well-rotted manure, or bark chips, can suppress weeds, or use lightproof membrane to kill more established weeds. This will also help prevent moisture loss in dry weather. More importantly, make sure that you do not let weeds flower; you will only get new crops of weeds from their seeds.

The warmer weather and the prospect of a good meal entices a variety of bugs; three of the main “pests” are:

• Cabbage root fly – these attack the roots of brassicas and can cause a lot of damage. The female lays her eggs on the ground next to the stem so to prevent damage, place a “collar” (a piece of old carpet, cardboard or fleece) around the plant.

• Aphids – spray a mild concentrate of soapy water on the plant.

• Carrot fly – cover with fleece or surround the bed with a 60cm high polythene or fleece barrier.

You could also consider siting some bug boxes or insect hotels on your plot to attract friends such as hoverflies, lacewings, and hoverflies.

Other jobs this month:

• Plant out vegetables that you have grown from seed but make sure you harden them off before planting out in their final position.

• Sweetcorn can be planted out and, as it is self-pollinating, it is better sown closely in a block. Mark out a square or rectangle and plant at about 35-40cm (14-18inches) apart in each direction.

• Earth up potatoes and, towards the end of the month, harvest earlies.

• Protect strawberries by mulching around them with straw to keep mud splashes off and keep birds off your ripening strawberry crop by covering your plants with netting.

• Cut down broad beans just above the surface and use for compost but leave the roots in the ground as a useful source of nitrogen.

• Feed tomatoes with a high potash feed.

• Once you are sure that frosts are over, you can plant out the more tender crops such as aubergines, peppers, chillies, courgettes, marrows and squashes.

• Succession sow beetroot, salad crops, carrots.

• Sow Florence fennel. Traditionally, this is sown after the longest day, June 21st, as it is less likely to bolt – sowing in succession is a good idea.

• Brussels sprouts, leeks, sprouting broccoli and the last of the summer, autumn, and red cabbages and the first of winter cabbages can also be planted.

Happy planting!

It’s June, so Let’s All Celebrate!

Summer’s here, the days are getting longer, and this is the month when there is so much to celebrate … not just Father’s Day!

June 1st - World Milk Day

An international celebration of milk and the milk industry to recognize the importance of milk as a global food.

1st - Global Day of Parents

An opportunity to appreciate all parents for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship.

3rd – 9th - Child Safety Week

Organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust to promote safety issues for children.

3rd - World Bicycle Day

To celebrate the bicycle as a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation.

5th - Sausage Roll Day

Whether you like to make you own or purchase them ready-made, today you must eat a sausage roll! (Vegetarian sausage rolls do count).

5th - World Environment Day

The United Nations’ principal event for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment.

8th - World Ocean Day

Event organised by The Ocean Project to raise awareness of the oceans and the living creatures that make their home there.

8th – 16th - Great Big Green Week

The UK’s biggest-ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, celebrate the everyday actions being taken to stand up for nature and fight climate change.

10th – 16th - Bike Week

Organised by Cycling UK, this is an annual

opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life.

10th – 14th - Healthy Eating Week

Organised by the British Nutrition Foundation, this week aims to connect people, food and science and provide impartial, evidencebased information to people so they can adopt healthy, sustainable diets - for life.

15th - The King’s Official Birthday

Celebrations of the monarch’s official birthday are held across the Commonwealth and include the Trooping of the Colour in London.

16th - Father’s Day

A celebration of fathers in the UK, the US and most of Europe and many other parts of the world.

16th – 17th - Eid ul-Adha

This Muslim festival is celebrated by prayer and visiting family and friends.

19th - National Writing Day

A day for everybody across the UK to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), unleash their imagination and make their voices heard.

20th - Summer Solstice (Northern Hemisphere)

This is the first day of ‘astronomical summer’ in the northern hemisphere.

21st - Make Music Day

Celebrates music in all its forms and the impact it’s had on the world and the human spirit.

23rd – 30th - International Women in Engineering Week

An international awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and encourage women to study science and to go into the science, engineering, mathematics, and computing industries.

Lilian Wyles of Bourne

by Brynley Heaven

Lilian Mary Wyles of 145 West Street, Bourne, overcame an array of obstacles to become the first-ever woman in the Metropolitan Police CID and later a Senior Police Officer, belatedly recognised today as a pathfinder in the profession. Her family owned the Star Brewery (later the Bourne Brewery) in Manning Road (on the site now occupied by Browning Court), and her father encouraged her towards a legal career.

Rex Needle takes up the story: “Lilian had a formal education at a private school, Thanet Hall at Margate in Kent, followed by a finishing school in Paris and then began studying for a career in law but was interrupted by the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. She became involved with the National Union of Women Workers, organised by Mrs Sofia Stanley, which was organising women police patrols to protect and assist young girls attracted to London from the provinces where they became prey to organised exploitation”.

After the war, Lilian joined the Metropolitan Police and was rapidly promoted through the ranks, becoming an Inspector in 1921. She was attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, “a closely guarded masculine environment”, which, by her own account, made her as unwelcome as possible. She worked extensively taking statements on cases of sexual assault as well as the welfare roles to which women officers were steered.

(1885 -1975)

Women Police Officers did not have the power of arrest until 1923. Home Secretary, Herbert Samuel stated, “It would not be helpful to women to give them powers which they would be physically incapable of exercising”. So, Lilian quite literally had to find a male colleague to make an arrest, which must have been infuriating. She described this as “undignified, if not ludicrous”, and was outspoken in getting the rule changed.

Lilian was assigned to the “Savidge case”, a ‘cause celebre’ which helped improve the way police treated women. In April 1928, Sir Leo Money, (a friend of Lloyd George and Winston Churchill), and Miss Irene Savidge, a radio valve tester, were arrested for public indecency. Irene Savidge was later subjected to “close and persistent examination”, lasting in all five hours without a female officer being present. Lilian testified how her senior officer “had railed against the ridiculous instruction that a woman should accompany him”.

The brewer’s daughter from Bourne retired from the force as Chief Inspector with a string of commendations, and remains an inspiration to women considering a police career.

Lilian Wyles

Lilian Wyles in 1951 by Eliott & Fry

Lilian’s grave in Cornwall Irene Savidge

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IRethinking Financial Planning

with Rob Schwarz

n this month’s edition, I’m exploring financial planning and how it differs from traditional financial advice. In my opinion, the approach of traditional financial advisers has given our profession a bit of a bad rap…

+ Only accessible by the wealthy

+ Focused on selling products

+ An expensive and opaque service

Throughout my career, I’ve worked for traditional financial advice firms as well as, most recently, co-founding my own financial planning business, Finova Money Ltd.

But what is it?

In its simplest form, proper financial planning can be described as…

“Planning ahead, so that you have enough money to live your desired lifestyle forever, without the fear of your money running out.”

It’s about tailoring a financial roadmap for you and your family, so that you know you’re on track to achieve the things that are most important to you.

Whilst a financial planner does all the things a financial adviser can do, the financial planner goes one step further by helping clients answer big questions like…

+ Am I going to be okay?

+ When can work become a choice?

+ Can we afford to do the things we love?

Who is it for?

Unlike financial advice firms who may have big barriers to entry (£500,000 minimum investment, for example), proper financial planning is much more accessible.

It's for anyone seeking financial stability, whether you’re just starting out and need guidance with budgeting and saving, or whether you’re a seasoned professional, planning for life after work. As such, the level of service you require should be determined by your unique circumstances, not by how much wealth you have accumulated or ‘assets under management’.

How can it help you?

Building a roadmap which shows you where you are today and how to get to where you want to be will give you complete clarity over your financial future.

I’m happy to say that proper financial planning is on the rise and becoming more accessible.

This may involve…

+ Getting organised and tidying up your existing plans

+ Agreeing a bespoke savings plan to fill any gaps

+ Ensuring your plan is well-protected if anything happens to you

Armed with this information, you’ll feel confident about your future, knowing you have a robust plan in place to support it.

What next?

If any of the above sounds of interest, I’d be delighted to offer a free initial, 30-minute call to see how I may be able to help – just scan the QR code below. See you next month!

*Investments carry risk.

rob.schwarz@finovamoney.co.uk 0207 941 8577 ~ 07495 783 004 www.finovamoney.co.uk

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Consumer Advice

Five Million Over-50s Fear Answering the Phone

Solar Panel

Proofing

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

Imagine being fearful or anxious of answering the phone in case you are confronted by a scammer on the other end. Sadly, this is a real problem, with Age UK’s latest research discovering that almost a fifth of over-50s (equivalent to 4.9 million people) fear picking up the phone due to scams.

It also suggests that, for some older people, the fear of being scammed is restricting their lives, preventing them from using smartphones (8%) or the internet (7%). This can also increase withdrawal from society, by putting them off going outside (6%).

Fraud is easily the most common crime affecting people in England and Wales, accounting for 40% of crime, according to estimates by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Though fraudsters unfortunately take aim at everyone, older people are more vulnerable to certain types of scams. According to National Trading Standards, 90% of victims of doorstep scams, such as a rogue trader or fake charity worker, are aged 65 and over. The average age of a postal scam victim is 75. Phone scams also feature heavily in reports to ‘Which?’ from older members of the public, often related to investment fraud or scammers impersonating banks, telecoms providers and tech support specialists. Criminals may misuse 'number spoofing' technology so that they appear to be calling from genuine phone numbers, or trick victims into downloading screen-sharing tools to hijack their computers over the internet.

Age UK shared the following top five tips to help you avoid being scammed:

1 Stop: never do anything you don’t want to or make any decisions on the spot.

2 Check: always check their credentials.

3 Ask: always ask someone you trust for a second opinion.

4 Mine: do not give away personal information.

5 Share: share your experience with others to lower their risk of being scammed.

Would you know if someone was trying to defraud you? One of the best weapons against fraud is knowledge. Once you know the tactics fraudsters commonly use and the signs to look out for, you have more chance of avoiding them.

Go to https://stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/ for all

information you need.

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Bourne Sales and rental market

How much have sales prices changed over 10 years?

How much do flats rent for? Average age of renters

• There is a strong presence of cash buyers in the market. 35% of sales in Great Britain are currently cash, compared to 30% the same month the year before.

• The proportion of cash buyers

with the

• Higher

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Spring has Sprung It is in the Air

WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD

It appears that winter has passed, and the birds are now singing with more gusto. Weather is fascinating … but the risks in life are always there.

We should always be mindful of who comes on to our land and who may be at risk if they fall or trip. Perhaps a slate is loose. Checking exactly what we are insured for can be tiresome, but it can save a lot of money if something does go wrong.

Flooding is an increased risk. What, precisely, are we covered for could just matter, even in Bourne. It may be mostly flat around here, but flash flooding can sometimes be a danger. Local roads have been covered with much ground water in the last twenty years. Autumn storms have caused serious

problems especially in Corby Glen and central Peterborough.

When we insure our car what will happen if we are hit in a collision? What vehicle will they supply, and can we get in it? It is no longer an option for parents to insure their children’s vehicles, as this could be a criminal offence if the parent is not the main driver. We must be wary not to be insured for the same risk twice. We could end up without insurance. It is often said that we can be driving exactly as we should be, but what if someone else is not?

There is no such thing as “no risk”. Do we have a will and Lasting Power of Attorney? Will there be assets for our spouse and children if we do not recover from someone else’s mistake? If we are acting as an executor, we must make sure that any houses are insured in the executor’s name.

Witham Hall Scholarship Success

Witham Hall’s 2024 leavers have secured sixteen scholarships so far this year, with a record five academic scholarships to schools including Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Rugby. Eleven additional sport, art, and all-rounder awards have been awarded from seven schools including Gresham’s, Oakham, Oundle, Repton, Stamford, Stowe and Uppingham. We couldn’t be prouder of the children’s hard work and commitment.

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

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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.

Norfolk Neighbours

Norfolk is famous for being a beloved Christmas hideaway for the Royals, the home of England’s premier lavender farm, a wildlife haven for birds and seals, and a coastline brimming with Victorian seaside resorts. Luckily local coach company, Shaws of Maxey, are here to make sure you don’t miss a thing this summer.

Fancy sailing on a double-deck paddle boat on the Norfolk Broads? Sit back as this American-inspired cruiser winds its way past sleepy windmills and thatched cottages along the River Bure, bird spotting as you go. Using ‘Beans Boats’, sail out of Blakeney Harbour and get up close to the inquisitive seal colony that have made Norfolk their home. Summer months can be particularly exciting as this is when the common seals pup. How about Houghton Hall’s special summer showcase? This exquisite Palladian mansion is staging major solo exhibitions of life-size cast iron figures and delicate ceramic sculptures from Antony Gormley and Magdalene Odundo. This year, the Sandringham Estate hosts its 141st Flower Show, which is renowned for its exciting arena events, alongside traditional floral competitions and show gardens.

Following the opening of the King Charles III England Coast Path, the entire Norfolk coast is now accessible to walkers! The 75-mile stretch from Great Yarmouth to Hunstanton with Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea in between provides endless joy.

Visit www.shawscoaches.co.uk to find out everything that our Norfolk neighbours have to offer and spend a day just ‘next door’ but feeling far away.

DAY EXCURSIONS

Wednesday 10 July

Blickling Hall

Thursday 25 July

Wells-Next-The-Sea & Hunstanton

Wednesday 31 July

Sandringham Flower Show

Friday 2 August

Summertime Mystery Tour

Saturday 24 August

Bridlington via The Yorkshire Wolds

Wednesday 28 August

Louth, The Wolds & Mablethorpe

Tuesday 3 September

Clacton-on-Sea

Monday 16 September

Wroxham & Norfolk Broads Cruise

Friday 27 September Fish & Chip Fryday Mystery Tour

Thursday 3 October Whitby & Yorkshire Moors Scenic Tour

HOLIDAYS

Summertime Mystery

& The English Riviera

£399 Royal River, Towns & Gardens to Remember

Family owned & run since 1957, Islawrffordd Caravan Park offers the very best in quality.

Family owned & run since 1957, Islawrffordd Caravan Park offers the very best in quality.

Situated at the southern end of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park coastline in the village of Talybont, Islawrffordd is an award winning, 5 star luxury caravan park with 201 holiday homes and 75 fully serviced hard standing touring caravan/motorhome plots, all benefitting from the very best facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, restaurant and bar, children’s activities and adventure play area.

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Situated at the southern end of the magnificent Snowdonia National Park coastline in the village of Talybont, Islawrffordd is an award winning, 5 star luxury caravan park with 201 holiday homes and 75 fully serviced hard standing touring caravan/motorhome plots, all benefitting from the very best facilities, including a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi, restaurant and bar, children’s activities and adventure play area.

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Health Depression

Whilst it is normal for everyone to feel sad or upset from time to time, when these feelings are overwhelming, persistent, or are affecting your ability to function on a daily basis, it may be that you are suffering from depression.

Everyone feels a bit low sometimes, but depression is much more than this: it may be that you suffer from feelings of helplessness, guilt, or worthlessness; perhaps you have difficulty making decisions, being overwhelmed, or not concentrating on anything; maybe you feel tired and pessimistic all the time. Without expert treatment, your depression symptoms may become progressively worse. It has the potential to impact on all areas of your life, from relationships to your performance at work or school.

Feeling hopeless and helpless?

In the depressed brain, the primitive part of the mind is much more active, and this part of the brain is normally very negative. This makes us feel hopeless and unable to see a way out and can be a lonely and unforgiving negative place to be. The depressed brain is starved of positive chemicals and restricts your ability to think clearly and resourcefully. Depression takes away our confidence and our ability to remain rational and positive about ourselves and our situations. In this state of mind, we lose the ability to think clearly and intellectually.

Want to stay in bed?

When we feel depressed, we want to put our life on pause and stop interacting with the rest of the world. We are much more tired and lacking in healthy energy. We just want to stay curled up in

our duvets and shut ourselves away. If you have been depressed, you may have noticed that you can ruminate or worry a lot during those periods. This type of worrying is typified by taking an ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking style. This is because when we are stressed and emotionally aroused beyond a certain point, the mind takes the fight/flight approach and looks at the worst, most extreme, scenario. We don’t look at our situation from a rational perspective, taking in all the possibilities like we might do when we are more relaxed.

“A pill cannot make your unconscious conscious.”

How Does Hypnotherapy Help?

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can offer an alternative approach, helping you to focus on the positives in your life and working towards a brighter future. It provides a bespoke treatment programme getting you to where you want to be and enjoying life again. Hypnotherapy is designed to manage the chemistry inside your brain to help you move towards an optimistic outlook. It provides you with coping mechanisms for life, which allow you to recognise negative thought patterns and respond to them in a healthier way, reducing the likelihood that you will become depressed again in the future.

“Hypnotherapy helps the sun shine through!”

NC Foot Health Care Taking Giant Strides Over Six Years!

Having been established by Ryan Clements and James North in Bourne, NC Foot Health has become one of the leading providers of foot care in the area. In the last year, diversification on a grand scale has taken place, with sports massage, reflexology and ear wax removal services being added to this thriving company’s offering.

The day-to-day operation and overseeing a team of seven professionals in their respective fields, is entirely in the capable hands of Ryan. The original clinic, located within North Shoes shop on North Street in Bourne is now one of three, as premises in North’s Oundle store and in Sleaford cater for an increasingly wide client base.

Clinic Director, Ryan Clements trained at the SMAE Institute and is one of four qualified Foot Health Practitioners.

Claire Neal qualified as a Foot Health Practitioner in February 2020. Her decade of experience in healthcare means that she is confident in treating more senior patients with other ongoing medical conditions.

Julie Hancock trained at the SMAE Institute in 2008 and is now an established Foot Health Practitioner.

Julie Walton joined the team in March 2022 and specializes in foot health care.

Alex Atkinson graduated in Podiatry in 2015 and now splits her time between clinical work, Care Home and home visits.

David McKee is a seasoned sports therapist and reflexologist who brought his wealth of experience to NC Foot Health in March 2023.

Julia Brown is registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professionals Council) and boasts a rich career as a Hearing Aid Audiologist, with an additional five years specializing in ear microsuction.

NC Foot Health Bourne 18 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AB 01778 422886

Monday - Saturday

NC Foot Health Sleaford 40 Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PN 01778 420324

Tuesday - Saturday

SERVICES AVAILABLE

 Nail Cutting  Diabetic Foot Checks  Thickened and Fungal Nail Treatment

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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.

Charles Frederick Worth

One of Bourne’s Finest Sons

The bicentenary of Charles Frederick Worth, born at Wake House in Bourne on October 13th, 1825, and founder of the “House of Worth” in Paris, will be celebrated in October 2025 at Wake House.

For anyone who does not recognise the name, here is an introductory biography of the man himself and why we should commemorate him.

Charles Frederick Worth (CFW) was born at Wake House in North Street, where his father had his solicitor’s practice, and he was probably destined to follow in the footsteps of his father and his grandfather. He went to the original Grammar School in the Abbey Church grounds until he was twelve. However, his father lost all the family’s money through unwise investments, causing CFW to become homeless and destined for the newly built workhouse in St Peter’s Road, (on the site now occupied by Warners Printers).

After an ill-fated trial as a printer’s apprentice, CFW used family contacts to gain a position at the prestigious department store of Swan and Edgar in London. CFW was well educated, intelligent and precocious, and he soon found himself assisting with the unpacking of garments, straight in from Paris. He started making suggestions on how to improve the look of these ready-made dresses.

He dreamed of Paris and eventually got on a steamer to France in 1846 with £5 in his pocket and went to seek his fortune! In Paris, he obtained employment with Gagelin, a well-respected fashion house. Whilst working for the House of Gagelin, he produced medal-winning items for both the Great Exhibition in Crystal Palace (1851) and the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1855).

Feeling that he was not getting the recognition he deserved, he partnered with Otto Gustaf Bobergh, a fellow employee, and set up the

‘House of Worth’ and Bobergh at 7 Rue de la Paix, Paris, in 1858. Thirteen years later, Worth became the sole proprietor of the business.

His flamboyant, innovative style led to the creation of extravagant garments using large amounts of fabric in the form of a bustle. The designs he produced were strongly influenced by his interest in art and theatre. The use of French silk in these garments supported the French silk industry, and he employed both seamstresses and embroideresses.

CFW viewed his garments as works of art and dressed in a style befitting an artist. Each garment had a label with his embroidered signature, the origin of labels as we know them.

Fashion history has been made in Bourne, the hometown by the father of ‘Haute Couture’, the inventor of the bustle, the ‘princess line’ dress and the word “chic”. His legacy lives on in the use of live models, specifically in Paris Fashion Week, which still sets the standards for global fashion.

Keep watching for more details of events in the coming months.

Wake House contact: enquiries@wakehouse.org.uk.

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Mind the Pension Gap

“NOW: Pensions” (an award-winning UK workplace pension provider) has recently published the 2024 gender pensions gap report which revealed that women retire on average with pension savings of £69,000, compared to £205,000 for men. Women face extra challenges when saving for retirement, such as a greater proportion working in lower paid and part-time jobs, which means that they have less to put into their pensions.

The report also showed that less than 30% of divorce settlements include pension sharing, leaving women more vulnerable to financial hardship.

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

Family Law specialists will be able to advise you on the value of pensions, which is particularly important if they are final salary/defined benefit schemes, and arrange a pension actuary report if needed. Consult a Family Law specialist for further advice if this affects you.

Prevention is better than cure We provide - prenuptial agreements, - cohabitation agreements

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Almshouse Vacancies

Applications are currently invited to become a resident of the Almshouses, which are located on West Road in Bourne.

Bourne United Charities’ Almshouses provide homes within a community for local residents requiring charitable accommodation due to financial need.

Alternatively, call at the Red Hall, South Street between 9am – 1pm Tuesday to Thursday to obtain a form.

Applicants must be aged 60 or over and have resided in the parish of Bourne for not less than 10 years to be eligible for appointment. Potential residents must be able to demonstrate their good health and ability to live independently, in addition to giving full disclosure of their financial situation, such that the Trustees can fully assess need.

An initial application can be made by emailing admin@bourneunitedcharities.co.uk to request an expression of interest form.

Suitable applicants will be sent a full application form for completion. Each applicant must be prepared to produce testimonials and other evidence of qualifications for appointment, and to attend in person as necessary.

Almspeople are required to contribute towards some of the cost of maintaining the Almshouses and the services supplied, but the level of contribution should be such that it does not cause financial hardship.

How Do I Save Inheritance Tax?

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Once asked, the conversation tends to go one of two ways. We can delve into planning strategies and mechanisms to ensure that all of a person’s allowances are maximised and that their investments are structured correctly, or we can have a much more fun conversation along the lines of “spend it or give it all away”!

A sad truth is that many older people are sitting on huge piles of assets that they are scared to spend because of a ‘rainy day’ that might never arrive. Many feel obliged to curtail their lifestyles so that they can pass wealth on to the next generations, who often don’t want it or need it. This means that, often, the best advice I can give is to enjoy your life, spend the kid’s inheritance, live for today.

NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal

But there is another way to give your wealth away that is massively tax-efficient and will make you feel good about yourself and the fact that you are making a difference in the world. Give your money to charity. Any gift to a charity is free of Inheritance Tax, and if you leave more than 10% of your estate to charity, then your Inheritance Tax rate on the rest of your estate will be reduced to 36% from 40%. This can make a big difference for your beneficiaries and the charities you wish to benefit.

If you would like to have a conversation about saving Inheritance Tax, talk to one of our experts by booking a consultation today on 01778 252301.

Discovering Magazines is giving you the opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one who has sadly passed away.

We will be running obituaries in the magazine so you can honour the life of a cherished family member or friend.

If you would like to honour a special person in your life then please supply 100 words including their name, age, occupation, family and funeral details and a short tribute, plus a head and shoulders image, and we will feature it in the magazine for just £29 an insert.

For more details, contact Paula Kirtland on 07903 776211 or email: marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com

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:

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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

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.

Thurlby Tigers and Bourne Westfield Agree Pitch Rental Deal

Young footballers at Thurlby Tigers will train at Bourne Westfield Primary Academy from April to August, following a new pitch rental agreement.

Tigers’ Under-8 teams will utilise Westfield’s five-a-side pitch, whilst its Under-9 teams will access the seven-a-side pitch, on Monday and Tuesday evenings. The grass playing field facilities will also be used for occasional games on Saturday mornings until the end of the summer.

The first training session was held on April 22nd and included a visit from popular Peterborough United mascot, Peter Burrow, who posed for photos with Tigers’ Under-9 players, coaches, and club committee members, as well as Bourne Westfield’s Headteacher, Kate Atkinson.

As part of the agreement, Tigers have purchased new mobile goals which will be used by Westfield children in their PE lessons and football clubs. Access to toilets and a water station will be available in Westfield’s “Little Westys” nursery block, and on-site car parking is provided.

Since forming in 2006, Thurlby Tigers has grown to over four hundred playing members. It has an Academy for children aged Under-5 and Under-6, alongside squads representing every age group competitively from Under-7 to Under-18. Whilst most teams will continue to train and play at Lawrance Park during this period, the club needed additional playing facilities.

Chris Seggie, Thurlby Tigers’ Chairman, said, “We are the fastest growing football club in the area, and this is a fantastic partnership. A huge number of proud Tigers go to Bourne Westfield, and we hope

that younger children at the school will become aware of our club through this collaboration.”

Football Development Officer, Chris Binns commented, “It sends out a very strong message about our ethos as an inclusive, community-led, football club.”

Kate Atkinson added, “With Thurlby Community Primary Academy and Bourne Westfield both being part of the Keystone Academy Trust, we hope this can be the start of an even closer partnership. We also lease our playing facilities for netball training and are open to discussing with other interested sports clubs and community groups how we might be able to work with them on a similar basis.”

LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS

1st - Nibble and Natter in the Abbey Church Hall: 10am - 12noon. Stalls to include books, raffle, and refreshments. Proceeds to Abbey Church Funds. All welcome.

1st - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. First class country singers from around the UK, Nadine Somers. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. For more details, phone Donna 07718 972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.

1st and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers

‘Social ride’ leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. ‘Beginners’ ride’ leaves Bourne Leisure Centre at 9am

2nd and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers ‘Club ride’ leaves the Bourne Post Office car park, Burghley Street at 9am

2nd - Deeping Lakes Open Day 10.30am–4pm. A chance to enjoy this Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust wetland reserve with guided walks, activities for children. Trust sales, refreshments, excellent home-made cooking, and locally grown plants will be on sale. Entrance just south of Deeping Exotic Pet Refuge. Free.

3rd and every Monday – Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club are running British Cycling Go Ride sessions at the Recreation Ground in Bourne. 6pm - 7pm. These include skills-based cycling activities for riders aged 7-12 and are led by qualified British Cycling coaches. They are ideal for keen young cyclists who would like to progress their cycling abilities and increase their confidence on a bike. You will need a bike and a helmet. Come and join in the fun. Cost is £2 for non-members and £1 for members of Bourne Wheelers. Membership for under 16s is £5 per year. Contact bournewheelers@hotmail.co.uk or on Facebook.

3rd - Bourne Scrabble Club - 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.

4th 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.

4th - The Rebuilding Wellbeing Friendship Group meet on the first Tuesday of each month between 1.30pm – 4pm at The Sugar Mill, Milestone Road, Bourne PE10 9E. Come along and re-connect with others over refreshments.

4th - The Salvation Army, Manning Road, Bourne, will be holding a Dementia Cafe

10.30am to 12noon for those with dementia in their own homes accompanied by their carers. It will feature singing together and there will be light refreshments.

4th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows

Ploughman’s Lunch with a brief talk by the Carers Sitter Service at 12noon, Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. £4. Book with David on 01778 347876.

5th and 19th - 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 pregnancyrelated 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 - Nubourne WI. meeting at 2pm in the Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, PE10 9UQ. Speaker Malcolm Scriven on “How to help hedgehogs”. New members and visitors welcome. Visitors Fee £5.

6th and every Thursday - Chess Club at Wake House, all ages and ability welcome. 6.30pm9.30pm - for more information, call 01778 782224. Free parking. Refreshments available.

6th and every Thursday - Bourne Wheelers ‘Social ride’ leaves the Leisure Centre at 6pm.

8th - 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

10th and 24th – “Option B,” a bereavement group for those who have lost their husband, wife, or partner, meet at Don’t Lose Hope Café every second and fourth Monday of the month, from 4pm - 6pm. If you require further information, please note the new email address, contact optionbdlh@gmail.com.

12th to July 3rd - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery have two new exhibitions: “Paintings and Drawings” (local landscapes by Simon Davies) and “A Mosaic Odyssey” (glass mosaics by Karen Mann. Each piece of glass is hand cut to give a unique mosaic that can be placed in the garden for colour or hung in the home.) Open from

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12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday to Sunday, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission Free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

12th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, A Crafty Cuppa. Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN at 10.30am. Bring your own project with you and join likeminded people, while enjoying the included refreshments for £1. Contact Janice to book on 01778 560059

13th - Bourne Worth It W.I. welcomes Tim Stubbs with a talk entitled ‘Antiques to Inspire’. This is an open meeting and so not limited to just ladies. Everyone welcome. Bourne Abbey Church Hall7.30pm. Visitors £6 includes refreshments.

JUNE 2024

25th - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meeting in the Baxter Room, Wake House at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) This month the Chair will be hosting the meeting. Also available help with your own Family Tree. Members and non-members welcome. For more details, contact Shirley on 01778 425613.

27th - Bourne and District Flower Club: Darby and Joan Hall, South Street - 7.30pm - Flower demonstration by Gill McGregor with her title “Floral Jewels of June”. Stall for accessories and beads. Visitors always welcome at £8. Further information from Ann Northen 01778 423353.

14th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits. www.wakehouse.org.uk.

15th - Join the St Peter’s Singers for their spectacular concert in the Vanbrugh Hall at Grimsthorpe Castle. 7.30pm, including a glass of fizz and canapes. For details visit www.grimsthorpe.co.uk.

15th - Midsummer Melodies in Abbey Church Hall commencing 7.30pm. A Glebe Singers concert with music for everyone. Tickets: Adults £10, children under-16 free, which includes a drink and light refreshments - available from 01778 423232, choir members and on the door. Proceeds to Glebe Singers and Bourne Abbey Church.

16th - “Alice in Wonderland Experience” by Rhubarb Theatre at Irnham Hall Walled Gardens, NG33 4JD.Bring a picnic, lay back and enjoy. Performances 10.30am – 12.30pm –2.30pm. Tickets children £5, adults £10 from shows.irnham.org. For further information, phone Terry 07801 865780.

17th - Bourne U3A’s speaker this month is Horace Liberty whose talk will be on ‘The Life and Work of John Betjeman and his Links with Lincolnshire’. 2pm in Bourne Corn Exchange.

19th - Bourne Organ Club. This month Michael Wooldridge. 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.

19th - 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.

29th - The Old Town Hall Bourne Fire Service Heritage Day - a family activity day with fun activities, learn more about the fire service that was based at the Old Town Hall and come and talk to some real live firefighters too. All welcome, free entrance. Café open.

30th - Grimsthorpe Castle - Baston Car and Bike Show. A fun day out for all the family! Vehicles including vintage, classic, road, race, sports, customised, commercial, and more! As well as traders, live music, entertainment, food and drink. www.bastoncarshow.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 details, please contact Sue on 07857 468732.

Royal British Legion Club

9th - Monthly Meat Draw at 1pm.

18th - Live music with Lloyd Moon. Members £4, non-members £5

Bourne Hereward Probus

Bourne Corn Exchange.

10th - General Meeting with lunch, 12:30pm. A great meal and a fun raffle.

11th - 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 information, contact Malcolm Kenwood 01778 441271 or email bourneprobus@gmail.com.

Bourne Motor Racing Club

13th - This month’s speaker is Kevin Bourne, a motorsport instructor and mechanical engineer, who is pursuing a project to break the Jaguar land speed record. The car designed, built, and created by Kevin is based on a 1980s Jaguar XJ6 saloon which can reach speeds in excess of 220mph. He is destined to take the car to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.

Doors at the Bourne Corn Exchange open at 7pm for an 8pm start. Guests and visitors are welcome. For further details visit www.bournemotorracingclub.co.uk.

Bourne Farmers’ Market

16th - 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.

LDC Dance Company

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

18 Abbey Road, Bourne. Telephone: 07984 381153 Email: lauren@ ldcdance.co.uk Website: www.ldcdance.co.uk

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

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.

Contact Hilary with your details on hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk, 01778 421427 or 07837 499061

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“One of the finest things to do this summer”

The Sunday Times

June 4th – August 24th, 2024

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.

Enjoy great theatre in a stunning setting. Discover the Stamford Shakespeare Company and TYD (Tolethorpe Youth Drama) Theatre Makers at Tolethorpe this summer.

‘The

Recruiting Officer’

by George Farquhar

Opens June 11th

Step into the vibrant world of The Recruiting Officer, a rollicking romp, and the most popular play of the 18th Century. This uproarious comedy has it all: plot twists, cross-dressing, forged letters, mistaken identities, love triangles, hilarious disguises, folk musicians, and a host of colourful, comic characters.

New Restaurant for this Season

‘A

Midsummer Night’s Dream’

by William Shakespeare Opens

June 4th

The woodland backdrop of the Tolethorpe stage provides the perfect setting for Shakespeare’s most spellbinding of plays. As twilight descends, the theatre transforms into a late Edwardian realm of magic and mischief, where love’s spell weaves through tangled relationships - enormous fun for the whole family!

‘‘Sense and Sensibility’

by Jane Austen

Opens July 2nd

When their family faces financial hardship and social upheaval, the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, confront their contrasting approaches to life and love. Laugh your cares away with a captivating production that celebrates the strength of sisterhood in a Regency-era rollercoaster of comedy and romance.

Introducing the dynamic duo behind ‘The Fig Tree at Tolethorpe’, local brothers Grant and Nathan Worthington. With extensive backgrounds in catering and hospitality, they’re dedicated to showcasing the best of locally sourced, fresh ingredients, crafting a menu that’s not only delicious but also sustainable. The restaurant will open at 5.30pm to provide perfect pre-theatre dining. From salads and lights bites for £8, to a hearty carvery for £17, and delectable desserts from £3, there’s something to please every palate.

Ready-Made Picnics

Let ‘The Fig Tree at Tolethorpe’ handle the hard work with their Ready-Made Picnics. Priced at £18 per person or £30 for a picnic for two, they’re filled with a variety of irresistible treats.

‘A

Monster Calls’

by Patrick Ness

Opens July 29th

TYD Theatre Makers return to bring you this dazzling story of love, life and healing - a production performed by 16-22 year olds.

Booking information

Tickets £15.50 - £22.50 Box office: 01780 917240

Further information: www.tolethorpe.co.uk

To book a table at The Fig Tree at Tolethorpe, pre-order picnics, or simply to request more information, contact:

Phone: 07955 670819

Email: thefigtree@gmx.co.uk

Words from the Mayor

TCOUNCILLOR BRENDA JOHNSON

in the afternoon! Finally, the Civic Service for the Mayor of Louth ended a wonderful, memorable year.

The Mayor of Market Deeping’s Civic Dinner was most enjoyable, whilst the following weekend found us attending the Civic Service for the Mayor of Stamford in the morning and then the Mayor of Sleaford’s Civic Service

his is my last post as your Mayor, and it has been a very busy month indeed. We visited Raunds to attend the Mayor’s Civic Service and it restored my faith in human nature because I was unable to complete the walk to the church without help. However, so many lovely people offered to help me. It was a very pleasant afternoon. We were also invited to the opening of Boston’s May Fair which was a beautiful day too.

We Have a Winner!

In our April issue, we invited our readers to enter a competition where the prize was a pair of tickets to see one of the four Stamford Shakespeare Company plays being staged at Tolethorpe this summer, starting on June 4th.

We are delighted to announce that Diane Wheatley is our winner, having successfully answered “Jane Austen” to the question, “Which of the four plays being performed this summer is the only one not to have been written by a man?”

Congratulations Diane and we hope you enjoy the show.

(Don’t forget to take your rug – it is the English summer, remember! – Ed.)

ANNIVERSARY

I would like to thank Bourne people for their support and I hope you feel I have done you proud. I would like to say a huge thank you to all who took part in the big litter clean-up in our town last month.

Please come along to the 80th anniversary of D. Day when Bourne Town Council will be having a small celebration on June 6th at the Wellhead Park from 8.30pm for an hour. The ‘Tuneless Choir’ will be there, and we will light the Beacon, followed by a very short firework display. And finally, don’t forget the Party in the Park on June 16th

BOURNE OLD TOWN HALL

FIRE HERITAGE FAMILY FUN DAY

Come along to the Old Town Hall and join in with fun family activities, learn more about the Fire Service, which was based at the Old Town Hall in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Come and talk to some real-life firefighters too, who will be there with the present-day fire engine! All welcome.

Entrance is free and the café will be open.

If you have a story about someone who was part of the fire service when it was based at the Old Town Hall, maybe a family member, we would love to hear your stories. Either come along on the day and share your story with one of the trustees or contact the Old Town Hall info@bournetownhall.org.uk

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It’s time for terraced homes

Which

types are selling fastest?

DAYS TO SELL

MARKET INSIGHTS FROM

• Terraced houses are the property type selling the quickest across the UK, at an average of just 56 days, followed closely by semi-detached houses at 58 days.

• Flats are taking an average of 75 days, while detached houses are taking the longest to sell at 78 days. However, with demand rising as we move into the warmer months, Rightmove report that the average time to sell is coming down.

• The average property took 64 days to sell in March, the lowest level since October 2023 and significantly quicker than 78 days in January.

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