157 / September 2024
Welcome to your September issue...
It’s “back to school time” for many, and “nights pulling-in time” for all. I hope your summer proved enjoyable, relaxing and, just like this magazine, full of excitement and interest! Time now to take a deep breath, look ahead and wonder why Christmas presents should already be on show in the shops! Before you go any further, however, and start making lists of who will get what eighteen weeks from now, just relax with your favourite magazine … and enjoy the month ahead.
Last month, we described how “Bill Pauley and his team” were responsible for the beautiful hanging baskets and planters which have made our town so attractive this summer.
Inside Highlights
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Book reviews from Bourne Bookshop.
5 Waterside Garden Centre.
6 ............. The Potting Shed: Gardening advice.
11 kljetclean: pressure cleaning services.
12 Newton Fallowell: Property market insights.
14 Financial affairs with Finova Money.
18 Words from The Mayor.
Claire
The “team” is simply Phillip Whyles, who we now feel ought to get a special mention, as well as letting everyone know that all Bill and Phil’s hard work has been entirely voluntary!
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As the Paris Olympics make way for the Paris Paralympics (August 28th to September 8th) it’s a good moment to pass on congratulations to several of our local South Lincs medal winners. They are Grantham’s Amy Hunt (aged 22: silver in the Women’s 4 x 100m relay) and Lewis Davey (24: bronze in the Men’s 4 x 400m relay), with Stamford’s “high hopes”, Ed Lowe (20: silver in the Men’s cycling team sprint) making it a terrific trio!
Not content to leave all the glory to the youngsters, I was gratified to see that England’s men’s cricketers recently beat Australia in the Over-70s World Cup Final. Yet another “local lad” was amongst the medalsformer Market Deeping C.C. all-rounder Nick Andrews.
And finally:
• The CEO of IKEA was elected as the new Prime Minister of Sweden but is now struggling to put his cabinet together.
• “That’s too dear”, Bryan complained when he was charged £200 for eight legs of venison.
Enjoy the read!
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24 Local History: 80 years on –‘A Bridge Too Far’.
25 .......... Folkingham Festival.
28-29 Consumer advice from Safe Local Trades.
32 Starting primary school: feature.
38 .......... Food and Drink with Trevor Langley.
40-41 The Five Bells at Edenham: feature.
42 Vine House Farm Shop and Café.
44 The Beardwood Practice.
48 .......... Deep-in Aesthetics.
52 Will & Probate Services.
54 &60 Community Matters.
55 Sound Advice Hearing.
58 .......... The Quiz Inquisition.
62 Sci-Fest is Back!
63-66 What’s on: Events guide.
67 The Glebe Singers want you!
72 .......... Business feature: The Cutting Edge.
73-78 Businesses directory.
With thanks to
Richard Wood, Liberty Partnership, Helen Crawford, Bourne Bookshop, Jason Treadwell, Brynley Heaven, Christine Beardwood, Nick Ash, Eileen Le Voi, Rob Schwarz.
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BOURNE BOOKSHOP
The Instrumentalist
BY HARRIET CONSTABLE
Anna Maria may have no name, no fortune, no family. But she has her ambition, and her talent. Her best hope lies in her teacher, Antonio Vivaldi. Soon she is his star pupil. But, as Anna Maria’s star rises, not everyone is happy because Anna Maria’s shining light is threatening to eclipse that of her mentor… She will leave her mark, whatever it takes. And her story will be heard.
Empires of The Steppes
BY KENNETH W. HARL
The barbarian nomads of the Eurasian Steppes produced some of the world’s greatest conquerors: Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan and Tamerlane, among others.
They built long-lasting empires, facilitated the first global trade of the ‘Silk Road’ and disseminated religions, technology, knowledge and goods of every description that changed the lives of so many across Europe, China and the Middle East. From a single region emerged the Huns, the Mongols, the Magyars, the Turks, the Xiongnu, the Scythians, the Goths – all of whom went on to profoundly shape the modern world.
The Majorly Awkward BFF Dramas
of Lottie Brooks
BY KATIE KIRBY
Lottie Brooks is back and, at long last, Lottie and Daniel are an official couple, and everything seems to be going brilliantly. Meanwhile Toby’s new year’s resolution is to get a dog. Pot Noodle, the cockapoo, becomes the newest member of the Brooks family - very cute but also not toilet trained at all! Lottie soon finds having a new boyfriend and a new dog means she has little time for anyone else, leaving her best friends pretty upset. How is Lottie meant to keep everybody happy and stop Pot Noodle from pooing on the carpet?! (Age 9 yrs)
The Lord of the Rings BOXED SET BY JRR
Third in a series of hardcover boxed sets, celebrating the literary achievement of JRR Tolkien’s son, Christopher, featuring double-sided dustjackets.
TOLKIEN
Set 3 contains The Return of the Shadow, The Treason of Isengard, The War of the Ring, and Sauron Defeated (Books 6-9 of “The History of Middle-earth”).
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Now is the time to lift onions and potatoes before the arrival of cold, damp days and before the slugs and worms can invade the crop. Onions should be kept in the light, and you can string them and then hang in a cool frost-free place such as a shed.
On the other hand, potatoes should be stored in a dark, dry, frost-free place, such as a garage or shed, to prevent them turning green or rotting. Store in hessian or paper sacks and check from time-to-time in case any are rotten as they will have a swift effect on the good tubers. It is a good idea to fork the ground over within a few days of lifting your potatoes as any tubers left will sprout next year and become a reservoir for disease and potato blight spores.
If you haven’t already made a composter now is a good time as the summer harvest comes to an end there will be plenty of plant debris which can be composted ready to condition the soil next spring. You can leave the roots of runner beans and peas in the ground as the nodules contain nitrogen. Do not forget to add “brown” materials such as autumn leaves, cardboard, egg boxes, eggshells and sweetcorn husks. The proportion of “greens” to “browns” should be 50/50 and no dairy products, meat or fish or non-degradable materials.
September is a good time to plant several crops which are hardy enough to withstand
the winter or are fast growing. Some examples are:
• Lamb’s lettuce, oriental leaves, winter lettuces, spinach and onion sets.
• Planting broad beans in the autumn is an effective way to avoid blackfly as they crop earlier.
• Both radishes and turnips are fast growing.
A few jobs that need doing include:
• Cut down asparagus to 2.5cms(1in) above the ground.
• Turn the compost heap and water if it is dry.
• Harvest apples and pears.
• Ripen pumpkins and squashes by removing leaves to allow sunlight in.
• Clear away old foliage and vegetation – leaving it to rot on the soil may spread diseases.
• Plant new strawberry plants and those propagated from runners.
• Sow “green manures” such as field beans, annual rye grass, winter mix or phacelia, which overwinter and can be dug in the ground next spring before they flower. The plants reduce nutrient leaching from the soil by winter rains and play a useful part in improving soil fertility.
• Apply nematodes to control slugs and snails while temperatures are still mild. Moist weather gives the best results.
• Feed all late crops with a general fertiliser such as pelleted chicken manure.
Enjoy the fruits of your labour!
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When Keith and Louise Ellison decided to move to Bourne from successful careers in engineering on the South Coast, they soon realised that their self-professed “compulsive cleaners” mentality could be channelled into a new venture… and so kljetclean was born, a domestic and commercial external cleaning service for Bourne and surrounding areas.
Keith explains, “Individuals take great pride in how we present the interior of our homes, but the exteriors are just as important. However, dirt, moss, white/black spot, and environmental staining and slippery patio surfaces can take over.”
At kljetclean, they have the latest, van-mounted equipment, including high flow pressure washer; high pressure/ high temperature steam cleaning boiler; soft wash (chemical cleaning) equipment;
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As perfectionists, they have a high level of qualifications and training, and can clean almost anything, from moss to oil spills, unsightly graffiti, and everything in between, on almost all surfaces, including patios, driveways, roofs, conservatories, render, decking, fences, industrial structures and large plant equipment.
Rather than being just a spring and summer task, kljetclean are also keen to tackle your autumn and winter cleaning challenges, such as clogged gutters, stained fascias and soffits, and dangerous slippery surfaces due to moss and lichen.
They strive to provide a professional service, with the needs of the customer at the heart of everything they do.
Property market confidence at its most upbeat since early 2022
Post-election honeymoon period
MARKET INSIGHTS FROM
• As the Starmers settle into Downing Street, homeowners across the nation might now be reconsidering their plans for moving house.
• The lead up to a General Election typically creates uncertainty and a slowdown in the housing market. This year was no exception - although the impact was more muted as successive interest rate rises had already stifled demand.
• In June, we asked agents for their views on confidence in the housing market and, at the time, 55% reported similar
or lower levels than three months earlier. However, sales volume expectations for the next three months, have reached their most upbeat level since January 2022.
• The greater political clarity, alongside the imminently expected Bank of England interest rate cut, should give added impetus to housing market confidence.
Source: Dataloft by PriceHubble, RICS. July 2024
Lessons Learned to Improve Financial Planning
Iwanted to start this month’s article by congratulating Claire and the rest of the Discovering Magazines team on an incredible achievement – twenty years in business! This mammoth achievement can teach us all some vital lessons on how to have a winning mindset when it comes to your financial planning.
Time in the market, not timing the market
One of the fundamental principles of successful financial planning is understanding the value of time. Much like Claire's journey with Discovering Magazines, financial success is built over decades, not months.
Consistency and discipline in your financial habits will lead to long-term benefits.
The magic of compound growth –earning interest on your interest – is your best friend in this journey. By investing steadily over time, your wealth has the opportunity to grow. Trying to time the market for quick gains often leads to missed opportunities and unnecessary risks. Patience and persistence are the keys to successful financial planning.
Control the Controllables
In the world of business and finance, there are many factors beyond our control: politics, wars, pandemics. These external events can cause market volatility and uncertainty in the short term. However, what truly matters is how we respond to these challenges. Focus on what you can control: how much you earn, how much you save, and how you react to global events.
Sticking to your plan, even in turbulent times, is essential. Consistency and discipline in your financial habits will lead to long-term benefits.
Build a great team
No one can do it all alone, and Claire's success story is a testament to the power of collaboration. Recognise when you need support and don’t hesitate to seek help. If you're short on time or lack expertise in certain areas, partnering with the right professionals can make all the difference.
Proactive planning with knowledgeable advisors can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you’re on the right path to achieving your financial goals. Building a great team around you provides the support and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of financial planning.
Proactive planning with knowledgeable advisors can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you’re on the right path to achieving your financial goals
What next?
The journey of Discovering Magazines over the past twenty years illustrates the importance of time, control, and teamwork in achieving long-term success. As you reflect on these lessons, consider how they apply to your own financial planning.
If you want to find out more about how I can help you on your financial journey, scan the QR code to set up a free initial, thirty-minute call. See you next month!
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Words from the Mayor
At Bourne Town Council’s Full Council Meeting on July 16th, I was delighted to receive on behalf of Bourne Town Council a presentation from Nelly Jacobs and Jonathan Budd, members of Dimension Skatepark, an award that they themselves had received from South Kesteven District Council, (The Positive Experiences for Young People Aware Award). It was as a thank you for all the support and hard work that had gone into getting the skatepark up and running.
Nelly and Jonathan had been working on this project for nearly twenty years, raising funds and trying to find a location for the skatepark. Without them, and many like them on the committee, our town would not be where we are today. I must also mention our Town Clerk, Ian Sismey for all his work that went into getting the skatepark. So, a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved.
Last Tuesday, I was delighted to open the new ‘Changing Places’ accessible toilets on
South Street, along with Vice Chairman of South Kesteven District Council, Ian Selby. I hope that, with these new toilets, it will encourage people to come to Bourne, knowing we have such facilities. The money for this project came from Government funding along with monies from South Kesteven.
We had the judges from ‘East Midlands in Bloom’ come to visit at the beginning of July and I think you will all agree that the town, with all the planters and hanging baskets, looks amazing. Well done to Bill Pauley and Bourne Town Council.
If you have an hour or two to spare each month, please give Clare a call at The Butterfield Centre on 01778 421422, as they always need volunteers. If possible, please support the outdoor swimming pool, even on not so sunny days.
Finally, if you have an event that you would like me to attend, then please call Bourne Town Council on 01778 426123.
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Helen Crawford
Eighty Years On. A Bridge Too Far
by Brynley Heaven
It seems like only yesterday that we were marking eighty years since Operation Overlord, (D-Day) on June 6th. This month, there is a range of free family events to commemorate Operation Market Garden, (September 17th – 25th, 1944), a follow-on operation in The Netherlands, famously filmed as “A Bridge Too Far”.
You are warmly invited to a weekend of sights and activities in and around the village of Folkingham.
“With GIs and their vehicles around the village, Land Army, WVS and others from the Home Front sharing ‘Make Do and Mend’ tips and how to stretch your ration; join us in an immersive experience. Kids can pick up Morse Code, decorate their gas mask box and land their own aircraft”.
Folkingham was a mustering point for American troops following an audacious plan by Montgomery to seize bridgeheads in the Rhine delta, Netherlands, in the hope of shortening the war. The Imperial War Museum’s punchy video on YouTube: “Operation Market Garden What Went Wrong” is your recommended guide to the military side of the setback.
The Folkingham airfield with its three runways, came with a ‘mini city’ of huts to accommodate 2,189 people
… that’s before counting the tents! Black American GIs were responsible for day-to-day supplies brought in from Billingborough train station. According to villager, Enid Eileen Dorr, “In the weeks prior to D-Day and Arnhem, the sky above Folkingham was black with Dakotas, training in formation, many towing two gliders”. On the old film footage, the gliders look like ungainly caravans, towed all the way to Holland and landing with a bump. They were chosen for their enhanced carrying capacity.
Enid Dorr adds: “The well-paid, well-dressed and well-mannered young Americans were sadly missed by the villagers when they went. Two village girls became GI brides, as did several from nearby villages.”
Inside a Nissen Hut Folkingham 1944, posed photo but still revealing
313th Troop Carrier Group lines up at Folkingham for Operation Market Garden Outside the Greyhound Hotel Folkingham 1944. Still very much there as flats
Arnhem commemoration event will transform Folkingham
Folkingham will be turning back the clock in September with a special 80th anniversary commemoration of the WW2 Arnhem milestone – Operation Market Garden.
The Aveland History Group is staging Folkingham Remembers Operation Market Garden on 14 / 15 September against a stunning Georgian architectural village backdrop.
Folkingham’s American airborne heritage will be commemorated, when, in 1944, its local airfield was occupied by more than 2000 men of the United States Army Air Force 313th Troop Carrier Group
The US Army’s 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment and other elements of the US 82nd ‘All American’ Airborne Division flew from Folkingham to the Netherlands for the battle of Arnhem, commemorated in the film ‘A Bridge Too Far’.
The village will be transformed with wartime enactors, street theatre, demonstrations, entertainers, children’s activities, exhibitions and talks, vintage vehicles, market traders and food – some from a WW2 ration book!
Throughout the village, there will be an Art Trail created from artworks gathered from local community groups including Folkingham Art Group; Dementia Support South Lincs; Westfield School; Beaver and Brownie Groups and a kids art day at Low Farm Park. The free event is an opportunity to experience life in 1944, plus honour British wartime retained services and Land Army girls.
For those wishing to find out more about the people and events that affected Folkingham
during this unique period of its history, there will be a varied FREE Lecture Programme. Organisers are delighted that they have secured speakers with a range of detailed knowledge, including two daughters of the men who served from Folkingham, a paratrooper and a glider pilot. They will be joined by a group of Swedish Paratroopers who have restored one of the Dakota C47 planes that flew its many missions from this airfield.
Cllr Richard Dixon-Warren, SKDC Armed Forces Champion said: “It’s great to see the district’s 1944 wartime role being celebrated by the Aveland Group.
“Arnhem saw the largest single airlift of troops and supplies in any theatre of war, and the skies above South Kesteven would have been thick with American C-47 aircraft ferrying men and equipment to battle. It promises to be a great weekend.”
The event is part funded by South Kesteven District Council’s UK Shared Prosperity fund, as well as support from Folkingham Parish Council and many generous local businesses who have given donations.
The Aveland History Group is a community group celebrating the area of the ancient Aveland Wapentake, covering more than 30 villages from Osbournby to Bourne. Our mission is to bring to life the extraordinary part our area has played in world and local history.
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By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades
Have you ever read about victims of scams handing over their life savings and thought ‘that will never happen to me’? Even unskilled fraudsters can now create sophisticated ads, seen and shared by tens of thousands on social media platforms, or mimic the websites, phone numbers and email addresses of genuine businesses. Along with Which?, Safe Local Trades is aiming to raise awareness of these scams.
1) Hijacked holiday bookings
Weak hotel email and booking systems are being targeted by hackers to send troublingly plausible messages to holidaymakers.
Once they’ve gained access to the systems of hotels and B&Bs, they’re armed with guests’ contact and booking details, and can send fake messages, texts or emails. Typically, messages claim there’s a problem with your payment, before asking you to ‘verify’ or ‘update’ your card details on phishing sites designed to look like Booking.com.
2) Fake phone and broadband providers
Here the scammers may try to convince you that you’re owed a refund, offer new equipment to fix nonexistent connection issues, or entice you with offers to upgrade your package, reduce bills or claim loyalty deals. A nasty trick is to ask you to share your screen, by downloading ‘remote access’ software.
Never disclose financial information over the phone.
3) Fake ads and rip-off subscriptions
You might be bombarded by sneaky subscriptions hidden in misleading ads. Which? reports some victims were paying as much as £50 a month to companies they had never heard of. Many have faced a battle to get a refund from their card provider, because payments appeared to be ‘authorised’.
4) Your bank account drained in minutes
Which? was the first to raise the alarm earlier this year about e-money firm Revolut and account takeover fraud (when criminals hack into financial accounts to make unauthorised transfers).
All the victims were reported to be experienced business owners, including one who lost £165,000 in an hour and another who lost £40,000 in ten minutes. None have been reimbursed.
5) Investment fraud
Investment scammers stole an average of nearly £13 million per week from almost 100,000 victims in 2020-23, according to data from Action Fraud.
Sadly, many households are being drawn into bogus investments and ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes run by criminal gangs.
If you are worried about a potential scam, please contact www.actionfraud.police.uk
Starting Primary School for the First Time
For those of us grandparents seeing their first grandchild make their first tentative steps onto the educational ladder (which will hopefully lead them to a happy, successful future), this month is really special. Try to share as many moments with them as you possibly can, I certainly will!
WHAT DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL
The following skills might just give your child a bit more confidence in the early weeks:
● Be able to go to the toilet alone and wash hands well.
● Be able to change in and out of a PE kit.
● Be able to put on their own shoes.
● Recognise their name (both hearing it and seeing it written down).
● Be able to write their own name so they can label their work.
● Be familiar with the letters of the alphabet.
● Be familiar with the numbers up to 20.
Remember that some children will be upset to discover that others in their class can already read, and they can’t. Just reassure them that they will also be able to read soon, and ensure they continue to enjoy books, with lots of story time at home.
FIRST DAY OF STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL ADVICE
When the time comes to make the big break, be prepared for a few tears, possibly on both sides. But with a bit of forward planning, you should both
be in the swing of it very soon. Try to make the morning as relaxed as possible. If you can take a day off work so it’s less of a rush, even better. Most schools start Reception children off on half days, so you may find they finish before lunch.
Take your (hopefully well-rehearsed) route to school, arriving with plenty of time to spare. Avoid a lengthy farewell as children settle in much better if parents send them in confidently, smiling, wishing them well.
Schools will likely have staggered finishing times for different year groups to reduce the number of parents arriving at the same time, so make sure you’re there at the correct time to pick up your child. Children are usually starving by home time, so you may also want to bring a healthy snack to pick up.
After their day, try not to bombard your child with questions and don’t be surprised if they can’t remember much at all. It’s a lot to take in. They’re likely to be tired, so don’t arrange anything too taxing for that afternoon, but a treat to celebrate a successful first day is a good idea. When your child gets home, let them have a rest and adjust to their new routine. You may want to let them watch television for a while to unwind. You can ask them what happened during their day but be prepared to hear “nothing.” Try not to interrogate them.
That’s it … nothing to it really – roll on those Christmas Nativity shows!
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Drinks:Delights from Dumangin G
illes Dumangin (Champagne Dumangin, est. 1884) has multi awards and is also renowned as a Ratafia producer and well-known for playing a major part in the process leading to the granting of Protective Geographic Indication, to Ratafia Champenois, during 2016.
1884 Dumangin J. Fils Ratafia Champenois (18% vol) has Champagne must and Champagnebased spirits expertly blended. The resulting mix is then aged for a minimum of six years in oak casks, that have been previously used for the maturing of top-quality wines. This results in a very fine, aromatic, tawny-coloured, full-bodied production, which is equally enjoyable for pre-dining, to accompany desserts, cheeses and great for postdining, by itself, with a subtle, most acceptable sweetness for the mouth’s pleasures and an extended, elegant finish on the palate.
1884 J. Fils is renowned for top-quality Champagnes and Ratafia Champenois productions. Also, Gilles Dumangin is immensely knowledgeable about whiskies, collecting and consuming numerous whiskies, from global origins. During 2020, Gilles released a range of limited edition, small-batch whiskies, having completed the production processes in Ratafia Champenois casks.
Dutch Rye Whisky (47.4% vol) and Bourbon Whiskey (55.2% vol) are certainly amongst several favourites from this company. Blue Corn Texas Whisky (46.7% vol) is a further favourite, with
many whisky devotees. Single Malt productions include availability of Indian Whisky (46.4% vol), Texas Whisky (46.7% vol) and Scotch (47.2% vol). These are just some of the whiskies available from Gilles Dumangin and, with such a high-quality of all beverages, I understand that many connoisseurs have not just one, but several much-enjoyed delectations.
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Absolutely, the offerings from 1884 J. Fils are very well worthwhile checking out (in my opinion), whether a preference is for Champagnes, Ratafia Champenois Delicatesse (17.5% vol), Ratafia Champenois Finesse (17% vol), Ratafia Champenois Force (17% vol), Ratafia Champenois Fruit (17% vol) or a most delectable whisk(e)y production. The history of Dumangin, the processes and the productions make interesting reading on their very informative website. Highly recommended.
Ordering is easy and available online at www.champagne-dumangin.fr Email: info@champagne-dumangin.fr
As always, enjoy!
Rice • Sambar • Avial • Cabbage oram
Kalan • Olan • Pachady • Pineapple Pachady
Koottucurry • Erusseri • Mezhukkupuratty
Inchi Curry • Mango Curry • Lime Pickle
Rasam • Pachamoru • Pappadam • Parippu
Banana Chips • Sarkaravaratty • Vazha Ila
Pazham • Mampazha Pulisseri
Parippu Pradhaman • Wheat Payasam September 14th & 15th
THE FIVE BELLS at EDENHAM “Ringing Out Loud” Once Again!
It was so disheartening for so many of us, for so long to have passed what was once such a thriving local establishment as The Five Bells at Edenham, closed for months, wondering whether it would be following the fate of so many local pubs in our area and closing for good.
Fortunately, an ambitious local couple, Bill and Lucy Sacker, saw an opportunity to chase one of their long-held dreams of owning their own pub/restaurant. Six months on from having completed a thorough refurbishment, that front door (locked for so long!) now has eager customers passing through, either to feast on the drinks and delicious food on offer in the restaurant and lounge, or to relax in the adjoining, perfectly maintained, beer garden. Their daughter, Eleanor is a key player in the Sacker team, whilst sons, Ben and Sam, are happy to contribute when they can.
The refurbishment has transformed the bar and lounge area, exposing the original quarry tiles and two Ancaster brick fireplaces, accompanied by light pastel shades on the walls, creating a fresh feeling throughout. The restaurant area, over two levels, enables over sixty diners to enjoy, not just the spaciousness of the place, but also a marvellous Spanishinfluenced menu.
With Bill and Lucy having travelled extensively in Spanish-speaking countries and then living in Burgos, Northern Spain, it is no wonder that the menu has more than just a slight Hispanic feel to it. The tapas menu includes a wide selection of reasonably priced, small and sharing dishes, whilst the stand-out has to be the “Cordero Asado Lechal”, a lamb dish as served in Castilla y Leon in Spain (available on pre-order
only). The full Spanish experience could be completed with quality Rioja and Duero red wines and maybe a Pacharan liqueur!
The main menu includes a range of meat, fish, pasta and pizza delights, catering for any specific dietary requirements. The traditional ‘Sunday Roast’ menu is proving to be very popular too, (on the one day when tapas dishes are not available).
The Spanish effect even reaches as far as the draught alcohol offering, with Madrid’s finest, Mahou, taking pride of place on the bar, alongside other lagers and cider. Ale drinkers, meanwhile, can enjoy Timothy Taylor’s ‘Landlord’, Nene Valley beers, and a ‘guest’ ale, which is changed regularly. The Sackers are keen to stress that the drinks, dispensed by smiling, knowledgeable bar staff, are as much a reason as the food as to why the Five Bells has witnessed such a busy period since re-opening in March.
The Five Bells is set in the picturesque village of Edenham, just a couple of miles west of Bourne, and is within walking distance of Bourne Woods, not to mention the gem in South Lincolnshire’s crown, Grimsthorpe Castle and its fabulous grounds. The walkers (complete with accompanying dogs), cyclists, and passing travellers all receive that same warm welcome which is so important in the hospitality world. You may even hear the friendly staff wish you, “Una cálida bienvenida”!
What’s available in September...
It’s the start of our potato harvest & one of the first varieties available is our famous Melody potato. With a smooth skin, it’s great for mashing & serving with fresh sausages from our Grasmere Farm butchery. It’s also the start of the British apple season, along with juciy pears. Enjoy the end of Summer in our Wildlife Garden, by enjoying a drink or a meal on our deck. Don’t forget your loyalty card! Now is a good time to tidy up your bird feeding area & give feeders a really good clean
MON-SAT 8AM - 5PM SUNDAY 9AM - 4PM
Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM
Build Resilience
Resilience gives us the ability to endure and bounce back from difficulties. The capacity to recover quickly allows us to be happier and more successful in life.
Resilient people still experience stress, pain and grief but they can move through it easier and have stronger coping skills; they tend to be more positive and optimistic. When we are resilient, we feel confident, safe, productive, in control and effective in our lives. It allows us to adapt in difficult situations which cause stress or anxiety, allowing us to bounce back from those experiences, empowering us to grow and make improvements.
Resilient people make the choice to respond to challenges more positively, allowing them to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Resilience can be learnt over time, helping you to recover from stressful or traumatic experiences more easily.
Three tips to build resilience are -
1. Being mentally robust
To build mental strength you need to develop a positive mindset, allowing a better connection to your purpose and minimising negative thinking. This will allow you to push through obstacles, creating a path to success.
2. Building on your strengths
All of us have unique strengths, and learning how to recognise these and to use them creates confidence, allowing you to face challenges as they come along. Resilient people are open, flexible, and willing to adapt to change. Gaining confidence in your abilities to deal with whatever happens allows you to take a calmer approach to life.
3. Building strong relationships
Creating strong networks of supportive friends, family and colleagues helps build resilience; talking to others can give a rounded perspective on situations. Having positive interactions with others boosts the good brain chemicals which build confidence and help us cope with whatever happens.
And the good news is that you can practise skills to be more resilient so that you are better prepared to handle anything that life can throw your way.
“Bounce back … regardless!”
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Experience in Time Brings Many Positives
WORDS FROM RICHARD WOOD
Happy anniversary from Double and Megson to our friends at Discovering Bourne. We send our very best wishes to everyone at the magazine. Twenty years is a long time!
Indeed, this year marks our own anniversary in Bourne…. forty-six years and counting. As with you, so with us. We have met many clients through the years and a good number have become friends, as we have with you. Knowing our clients is a privilege formed over many years.
Richard Wood has been based at Bourne since September 1992 and has enjoyed repeated instructions over these years, sometimes with different generations of the same family. A partner since July 2002, he brings a downto-earth, accessible approach to law and its difficulties. Indeed, issues are there to be settled,
as proportionately as can be achieved. A member of Resolution (a Solicitors Family Law Campaign Group), he believes in an amicable but robust outlook to Family and Senior Client work and focus. Our ‘fee earners’ are not just tied to one subject, so this brings a holistic approach to the law. Added to a long history in the town, this brings many economies of scale. In our firm are people who live in South Kesteven and know and love it and its people. We are passionate about our area and all our clients. Many of us have gone to school locally and have friends locally who all feel the same. There is just something about Bourne and the environs of South Kesteven.
If you have legal issues to be examined, then you can be assured of our knowledgeable, but friendly approach which is personal and based firmly with roots here, just like our friends at Discovering Bourne.
Double & Megson
Dermal Fillers…
Let’s Fill You In!
Dermal fillers are substances designed to be injected into the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness. There is a range of dermal fillers that can be used to treat different areas on the face, (such as lines on the forehead, the lips, the nasolabial folds, the marionettes and the cheek pads) to restore lost structure and fullness.
They are used to treat different areas for varying signs of ageing, such as thinning lips, to enhance or fill in shallow areas of the face and to fill in and soften static wrinkles especially on the lower part of the face.
Dermal fillers are an extremely safe treatment, as long as you make sure that the procedure is being carried out by a fully qualified healthcare professional. The treatment is relatively quick and has no ‘down time’ at all. The time they take to work is almost immediate and can last from anywhere between six to eighteen months, which gives real value for money.
We would love to invite you to come and have a chat with us to discuss your individual needs and expectations and let’s see what we can do for you.
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) ✦
FREE DEEPING ST JAMES PHARMACY
Deeping St James Pharmacy is pleased to now offer free delivery to Bourne
We are small, independent, family run pharmacy and we pride ourselves on the personal touch. You will see the same friendly faces here along with a quick dispensing turn around time and we also offer free delivery to vulnerable patients in and around Deeping St James.
BLISTER PACKAGING OF MEDICATION
We are offering a new service to the area –free blister packaging of medication
Blister packs are a medication aid, which helps you take the correct tablets at the right time of day. They are usually made of recyclable cardboard and plastic, and are organised by time of day and day of the week.
This makes it easy for a patient to select the correct time and day, and push out all of their required medication for that time. Blister packs can help patients improve their adherence to their prescribed medication, and improve health outcomes.
We can also order your prescription automatically every month, making it easier for you.
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH ADVICE SERVICE
1 WHY MAY I NEED TO BE VACCINATED?
If you’re about to travel outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated before you set off for your trip. The childhood vaccination programme in the UK protects you from a number of diseases, but you may need extra vaccinations or antimalarials if you’re planning on visiting certain parts of the world.
2 HOW CAN WE HELP?
Getting vaccinated can help prevent you from getting ill if you’re exposed to diseases which we don’t normally have in the UK. We can help you understand how to keep your risks low while abroad and help you work out which vaccinations and antimalarials you may want to consider depending on things like:
• Which regions you’ll be visiting
• What activities you’ll be doing
• Your age and general health
Some travel vaccinations may be needed several weeks before departure. Ideally you should see us six to eight weeks before travelling, but we may still be able to help if you’re leaving sooner, even days before you travel.
3 WHAT VACCINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
● Cholera ● Hepatitis A ● Hepatitis B ● Japanese encephalitis
● Meningitis ACWY ● Rabies ● Tick-borne encephalitis
● Typhoid ● Yellow fever ● And many more
NON TRAVEL VACCINATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Chicken Pox, Meningitis and MMR
Discussing Wills, Funerals and Death with your
Parents: A Crucial Conversation
Broaching the subject of death with your parents is often considered taboo, yet it’s an important conversation. Most of us might shy away from discussing wills, funerals, and end-of-life matters with our elderly relatives, but this reluctance can lead to significant emotional and financial turmoil when the inevitable occurs.
Firstly, addressing these matters whilst your parents are still of sound mind and body allows for clarity and peace of mind for all involved. A properly drafted will ensures that your parents’ wishes are honoured, and their assets distributed according to their desires. Without a valid will, the distribution of assets falls to the rules of intestacy, which may not align with your parents’ intentions, potentially causing disputes and legal complications.
Moreover, discussing funeral arrangements in advance can relieve the burden on grieving family members. Knowing whether your parents prefer burial or cremation, their choice of music, or any specific cultural or religious observances can provide comfort during a difficult time. It also offers an opportunity for your parents to express their desires, ensuring their final farewell reflects their personality and values.
NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal
Financial planning is another crucial aspect of these discussions. Understanding your parents’ financial situation, including any debts, investments, or insurance policies, can help prevent unexpected financial strain on the family. It’s also an opportune moment to discuss Lasting Powers of Attorney, ensuring that someone trustworthy can make decisions on their behalf, should they become incapacitated.
While initiating these conversations may feel uncomfortable, approaching the subject with sensitivity and respect can strengthen familial bonds. It demonstrates care for your parents’ wellbeing and a willingness to shoulder responsibilities. These discussions can also open doors to sharing family histories, imparting wisdom, and creating meaningful memories.
Procrastination is the greatest enemy in these matters. Waiting until a health crisis occurs, or cognitive decline sets in, can lead to hasty decisions or the inability to make choices altogether. By having these conversations early, families can avoid the added stress of making critical decisions under duress.
It’s important to remember that these discussions are not ‘one-off events’ but ongoing dialogues. As circumstances change, so might your parents’ wishes. Regular checkins ensure that plans remain current and relevant.
HOLIDAYS
Sixty-seven Glorious Years!
Mary Jacobs from Wood Grange Care Home in Bourne and husband Tony Jacobs, have recently celebrated a staggering sixty-seven years of marriage. Mary, aged 86, and Tony, 89, first met when they were children; years later, they married in 1957 in Walthamstow, London.
Family and friends came to Wood Grange to celebrate the couple’s special anniversary, as well as Tony’s 89th birthday with staff and residents. The home arranged a garden party with ploughman’s lunch alongside a display of old and recent photographs of the couple.
The Activity Coordinator at Wood Grange, Louise Saunders, said: “We have had such a lovely day celebrating Tony and Mary’s anniversary. It’s so wonderful to see two people still very much in love after all these years!”
Wood Grange Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering
LOVE BOURNE –
SHOP LOCAL
personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Wood Grange provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for sixty-two residents, from respite care to long-term stays.
For more information, please contact Katya Petrova, General Manager at Wood Grange, on 01778 752 167 or woodgrange@barchester.com.
Reasons to Shop Locally
Why buy goods online or visit larger shopping centres miles away when there is so much on offer when shopping at independent outlets and markets in the town? For many items there is no denying that the internet makes it far easier to compare the price of shopping, but some retailers claim the shift is now back towards the high street.
And there are plenty of reasons why it is worth going local for your shopping:
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Save on time and money by leaving your car at home. If you do have to drive though, Bourne is proud to still have free car parking, (subject to some restrictions) near to the town centre.
2
It is the ethical choice. When you shop at local butchers, farm shops and greengrocers, it is likely that a decent percentage of the produce has had a short ‘field-to-fork journey’.
3You might get a better deal or some good advice. Some businesses already give informal discounts to reward regular custom, whilst market stall holders are often prepared to negotiate on prices.
4
You can sometimes try before you buy. At independent retailers, it’s easier to ask to sample a product, rather than in the larger multi-national store
5They sell quirky, one-off gifts. Independent shops often stock items which are made locally and aren’t available elsewhere.
6Your spending will boost the local economy. Research by American Express has found that house prices close to a prosperous town centre have risen considerably more over the past decade than for other properties in the area.
Sound Advice Hearing Reopens Market Deeping Branch Following Extensive Refurbishment
Sound Advice Hearing, the independent audiologist renowned for providing exceptional hearing care services, is thrilled to announce the reopening of its Market Deeping branch after a comprehensive refurbishment.
The newly renovated facility, located at 37 Market Place is now open and equipped with state-ofthe-art technology and enhanced amenities to better serve the hearing health needs of the community. The refurbishments were undertaken with the goal of creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our clients.
“We are incredibly pleased to be back in our Market Deeping location,” said Paul Scigala,
Managing Director of Sound Advice Hearing.
“The upgrades to our facility will significantly enhance the experience for our clients, ensuring they continue to receive the best possible care in a modern and comfortable setting.”
Sound Advice Hearing extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Deepings Community Centre for their support and hospitality during the renovation period. Their generosity allowed us to continue serving our clients uninterrupted and exceeded our expectations.
01778 301220 • dani@soundadvicehearing.co.uk www.soundadvicehearing.co.uk
We offer highly qualified Financial Advice on a wide range of planning areas including: Investments ✦ Pensions Mortgages ✦ Wills Lasting Powers of Attorney ✦ Inheritance Tax Business Planning ✦ Cashflow Modelling
Our goal is to build long-term relationships with every one of our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to understand their objectives and priorities. We know that the world of financial services is complex and can sometimes feel daunting. We will work for you in simplifying the process and we will communicate with you in terms that you will understand.
If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows:
Phone: 01778 342291
Email: advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk www.liberty-partnership.co.uk
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.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Helicopter Spotted in Thurlby!
For months, dedicated crafters across the two counties have been getting out their knitting needles and crochet hooks to make hundreds of bright yellow helicopters and post box toppers to help spread the word of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA).
The “Lincs & Notts Yarn Bomb Challenge” is part of the charity’s 30th Anniversary, celebrating its life-saving work. Since May 13th,1994, the air ambulance has responded to almost 30,000 missions: its team of doctors, paramedics and pilots taking an emergency department directly to the scene of some of the most serious incidents in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. LNAA receives no government funding for its daily operations; instead, it relies on the generosity
of people living and working in Lincs & Notts to raise the £13million needed to keep the helicopter in the sky and critical care cars on the road twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year.
The response to the call for knitters and crocheters earlier in the year has been phenomenal with over eight-hundred people offering to create their own knitted masterpiece. As a result, helicopters are landing on post boxes, in parks, on gate posts, in shops, on park benches and even in churches! Every corner of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire is being covered as more and more come into land daily! Eagle-eyed spotters have already sighted helicopters in Thurlby!
Please let LNAA know when
Breast Cancer Awareness Day Friday October 18th
On October 18th, at 10am until 2pm, the Carers Sitter Service will be joining forces with the ladies from Dementia Support South Lincs and Wake House to hold an ‘event’ to raise awareness for breast cancer whilst raising some funds too, on behalf of Paula, our co-ordinator.
The ‘event’ will be held in the Windmill Room at Wake House, North Street, Bourne. We will be holding a cake sale and serving drinks, all in our pink, so please do pop it in your diary and come along to see us! You will be helping to support a very worthy charity that is close to the hearts of all of us. There will be a breast cancer nurse joining us and plenty of information on the day.
For more information, call Carers Sitter Service 01778 420257 or visit www.carersitterservice.com.
Office open Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9.30am to 2.30pm
you spot a knitted or crocheted helicopter; just follow the instructions on the knitted creation, or email www.ambucopter.org.uk/ volunteer-for-us/spotted-lincsnotts-helicopter-challenge/
Let’s try and see a thousand helicopters before the end of the summer!
Forty Years’ Celebration for Bourne Flower Club
The Bourne and District Flower Club held a very successful Afternoon Tea on Saturday August 10th to celebrate its fortieth anniversary.
A total of forty-two guests, including members, past chairpersons, the area president and group chairperson, enjoyed meeting up with old friends.
Having moved to the Darby and Joan Hall from their original base in the Hall of the Baptist Church, the club has an excellent and varied programme of workshops, competitions, outings and regular meetings. Flower festivals, decorating churches, even demonstrating to other organisations, have all been part of the club’s activities over the past four decades.
SciFest Returns
A popular, biannual science event, which started in 2000, is soon to return to Bourne.
Starting on October 7th, SciFest will bring several popular presenters to the primary schools in the local area and will also involve two family evening shows.
SciFest, which is organised by a group of volunteers, provides an opportunity to bring science alive for primary school-aged children. During the week, several science presenters visit schools in Bourne and the surrounding villages with shows and workshops for both Key Stages, engaging the children and bringing the “wow factor” to science.
The shows provide a range of science topics and cover physical sciences, chemistry and biological science. We have presenters who bring along exotic animals and creatures, showing the differences in their behaviour and habitat, and the children are allowed to handle them if it is safe to do so. There is a ‘Science Magic Show,’ a nonstop performance which amazes pupils with magic ‘tricks’ based on science and one that uses circus skills to explain the effect of forces.
With climate change being very much in the news, the children will learn “How to Save the World in 45 minutes!” where the science of climate change, the water cycle, fossil fuels and sustainability will be explained in a fast and entertaining show.
There are two evening family shows in Bourne Corn Exchange:
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Wednesday September 25th at 7pm when a presenter from The Royal Institution will talk about ‘Explosive Food.’ This will show the incredible amount of energy that is contained in the food we eat, and is packed with exciting chemistry and physics demonstrations. Who would expect food to be explosive?
2
Monday October 7th at 7pm when Dr. Ken Farquhar will present his show “It’s all done with mirrors”. He asks you to join him for a fun-filled interactive show that is sure to make you laugh and expand your mind. Is it magic or is it science?
There will also be a photographic competition for the pupils with entrants submitting their pictures on the subject of “Science”. More details of this will be available from the schools.
None of this would be possible without the support of our generous sponsors who will be fully recognised at both of our evening shows.
The evening shows are mostly suited to Key Stage 2/3 pupils and their families. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets for both evening shows are priced at £2.50 and will be available from www.ticketsource. co.uk/scifest
LOCAL CLUBS, GROUPS & EVENTS
August 31st and every Saturday - Bourne Wheelers “social ride” leaves Coggles Causeway at 9am. “Beginners ride” leaves Bourne Leisure Centre at 9am.
August 30th, 31st and September 1st - Outdoor cinema at Grimsthorpe Castle. Gates 6.45pm, Show starts at 8.15pm. Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair. Aug. 30th – “The Greatest Showman”; 31st – “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”; 1st – “Pretty Woman”. Contact www.grimsthorpe.co.uk for details.
1st and every Sunday - Bourne Wheelers “club ride” leaves Bourne Post Office car park at 9am.
1st - Open mic at The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, 8pm. PA and soundman providedhosted by Nick Gomm - 01778 57142.
2nd, 9th,16th: Bourne Wheelers Cycling Club are running British Cycling Go Ride sessions at the Recreation Ground in Bourne. 6pm - 7pm. 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.
2nd - Bourne Scrabble Club at 2pm in 1HUB, Queens Road, Bourne. For further details, contact: Angela 01778 426617 or 07706 993886.
3rd - 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.
3rd, 5th and every Tuesday and Thursday evening - Bourne Bridge Club meets 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.
3rd - Dementia Cafe at The Salvation Army for those living with dementia in their own homes accompanied by their carers. 10am to 12noon. Entertainment, singing and refreshments.
4th - 25th - Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery’s two new exhibitions feature sculpture and paintings. “The Art of Things: A Sculptural Journey” by Sam Bell and “Mum”, portraits and atmospheric abstracts by Gabi Gabrush, an exhibition dedicated to her late mother. Open from 12noon – 5 pm. Tuesday to Sunday: Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen, NG33 4NL. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.
5th - Bourne Blood Cancer Group Coffee Morning, with a wide variety of stalls, at Bourne Cricket Club from 10am - 12noon. In memory of John McGregor and Taff Roberts.
5th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows ‘Bring a Friend Coffee Morning’, Waterside Garden Centre, PE6 9NY at 10:30am. £2 nonmember (£3 members. If you bring a nonmember friend £2 each). Must book with Janice on 01778 560059.
5th - Nubourne WI. meeting is at 2pm in the Bourne Abbey Church Hall, Church Walk, PE10 9UQ. Speaker Kay Maddison on the “Hand Surgery.” New members and visitors welcome. Visitors Fee £5.
5th and every Thursday - Chess Club 6.30pm9.30pm Wake House 01778 782224. All ages and abilities welcome. Free parking. Refreshments.
5th-8th - Nene Valley Rock Fest at Grimsthorpe Castle featuring 3 stages and 60 bands playing the best classic, progressive and blues rock! Great tunes and good vibes with a festival atmosphere to make your weekend unforgettable! Tickets available at www.nvrf.rocks.
7th - Nibble and Natter in the Abbey Church Hall 10am - 12noon. Stalls to include raffle, books and refreshments. All welcome. Proceeds to Abbey Church Funds.
7th - “200 Years of Bourne Town Hall: Our Past, Present and Future.” The Old Town Hall will be open as part of Heritage Open Days from 10am3pm. Come along and learn the history of the Old Town Hall and look at the architect’s plans and visualisations for its proposed future development. Admission free. The café will be open.
7th - Live Country Music evening at Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. This month Tanya Turner. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further details, call Donna 07718972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.
9th & 23rd - 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. For further information, please contact optionbdlh@gmail.com.
11th - Lincs Wildlife Trust – Bourne Area Group. Talk on ‘BIRDING BY NUMBERS’ by Matthew Capper, the Trust’s Head of Communications. He will tell you about the ten birds that have shaped his conservation journey, followed by an update on
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news and events from the Trust. Bourne Methodist Hall 7.30pm. Donation of £2.50 requested, children free. Refreshments available.
12th - Bourne ‘Worth it” W.I invite you to their Craft evening 7.30pm -9.30pm at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. We will be making beautiful flowers out of tissue paper. £6 pay on the door. See our Facebook page for images.
12th - Buffalo Tank Talk at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. 7pm. Join Dan Abbott from Crowland as he talks about extracting the tank which was buried in 1947. £5 (£3 members) includes free refreshments and cakes. Book with the office on 01778 342006.
13th - Bingo at Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm. Tea/coffee and biscuits. www.wakehouse.org.uk. Every second Friday of the month.
14th - 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
14th - Bourne Garden Club Annual Flower and Produce Show at the Abbey Church Hall. Entries welcome in the morning from 9.30am. Admission to show from 2.30pm.
14th - Join us at The Red Hall, Bourne for “Death at the DAFTAs” at 7pm. For just £45, enjoy a delicious meal and an murder mystery experience. Book tickets at www.redherringrutland.com and take part in an evening of glamour and intrigue!
16th - Bourne U3A meeting in the Corn Exchange at 2pm. This month’s speaker is Adrian Grey whose talk is “Katherine Willoughby: Lincolnshire’s Greatest Tudor Woman.”
18th - Knit and Sew Friendship Group at Bourne Abbey Church Hall. 2pm - 4pm, £2 which includes tea, coffee, and biscuits. For further details, contact Rosie 01778 423569.
18th - Bourne Organ Club. This month Glyn Madden. 7.30pm at Bourne Corn Exchange. Tickets on the door - £7 members, £8 visitors. Everyone welcome. Call 01778 424947.
21st - Bourne Blood Cancer Group Race Night: 7pm at Bourne Masonic Lodge, Roman Bank. Tickets from Glen Brown 07951 520317.
21st - Jumble Sale and Coffee Morning at Bourne
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Abbey Church Hall in aid of the NSPCC. Doors open at 10am.
24th - Bourne Branch of Lincs. Family History Society meeting in the Baxter Room, Wake House at 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) This month the speakers are members of the Warners Group of Printers, West Street. Members and non-members welcome. For more details, call Shirley on 01778 425613.
25th - Bourne SciFest welcomes the Royal Society who will be presenting a family science show at Bourne Corn Exchange entitled “Explosive Food!” Come and find out how much energy is in the food you eat through physics and chemistry experiments. The show is suited to Key Stage 2/3 children and their families - all children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £2.50 (plus booking fee) from www.ticketsource.co.uk/scifest.
26th - Bourne and District Flower Club will be holding their monthly flower demonstration in the Darby and Joan Hall commencing at 7.30pm. Demonstrator will be Helen Chambers with her theme “Best of British”. There will also be a plant stall. £8 visitors. Further details from Ann Northen 01778 423353.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
October
4th - Ukulele Orchestra at Bourne Abbey Church in aid of NSPCC. Details to follow. Any enquiries, ring Audrey on 01778426487.
5th - Sue Ryder Starlight Hike, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, walk 5k or 10k beneath the stars to celebrate the memory of a loved one. Sign up today at sueryder.org/starlightPeterborough or contact the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice fundraising team via email thorpe.fundraising@ sueryder.org or by calling 01733 225 999. Standard tickets start from £20 per adult.
5th – “Kathleen Ferrier Whattalife!” A story of the great English contralto, whose voice and recordings are treasured to this day.7.30pm at St Andrew’s Church Irnham, NG33 4JB. Tickets £13 with discounts for groups. Box office: / www.ticketsource.co.uk/irnham-communityentertainment
Royal British Legion Club
No singer this month.
8th - Monthly Meat Draw at 1pm.
Bourne Hereward Probus
Bourne Corn Exchange.
9th - General Meeting, 12.15 pm. The speaker this month is Len Causton, whose talk is entitled, “On the rails with British Transport Police” A good lunch and raffle.
10th - Probus Ladies’ Coffee Morning, 10am.
We are always on the lookout for new members; why not come to the main meeting or the coffee morning. Contact Malcolm Kenwood at bourneprobus@gmail.com or call 01778 441271 for more details.
Bourne Motor Racing Club
12th - Carolyn Corliss, a long-standing member of Bourne Motor Racing Club is doing a talk entitled “A Lifetime Fascination with Wheels.” Carolyn has been involved with many aspects of motorsports for over 60 years, involving competing, organisation, journalism and restoration project management.
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
15th - 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.
Kokoni Creative Workshops
18th - Jewellery workshop: Silver Stacking Rings. (every Wednesday) Wake House, 41 North Street, Bourne. 10am - 1pm. £50 per person Email: kokonicreative@gmail.com.
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.
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
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The Glebe Singers, who will be celebrating their 25th birthday shortly, have just completed another very successful year of singing.
With performances over the past months at Langtoft, Bourne and Peakirk, together with entertaining residents at local care homes last Christmas, they are already receiving requests to perform in different venues throughout the area. The choir has gone from strength to strength in number over the year and every single member, whether long-standing or a more recent newcomer, has contributed to make the Glebe Singers the strong choir that it is today.
At their recent concerts, audiences were able to enjoy a wide range of music - from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Gershwin; Rachmaninov to Copland; and more traditional pieces, such as ‘Dance to Your Daddy’ and ‘The Wellerman’.
The choir can be found rehearsing on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm - 9pm during school term time at The Green School (PE6 8DA - opposite St. Guthlac’s Church in Market Deeping). They are currently taking a well-deserved rest over the summer holidays but will be back there from September 4th.
Whether you can read music or not and think that you might like to sing in a choir, they would love to meet you. Rehearsals are guaranteed to be a fun and social occasion, and you will be assured of a warm welcome, even if it is just to pop in and see if they are the choir you might like to be a part of.
More information can be found on their website www.glebesingers.org, their Facebook page, by contacting Chairman Derek Harris on 07789 357354 or 01733 574311 or by emailing glebesingers@gmail.com.
Your local Community Choir needs
Find us at The Green School, Market Deeping (opp St. Guthlac’s Church) from 7.30 until 9pm.
You can follow us on Facebook, email us at glebesingers@gmail. com or have a look on our website glebesingers.org
Alternatively contact Chairman: Derek Harris on 07789 357354 or 01733 574311
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