Issue 14 / August 2016
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Schools out for summer
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Discovering... Flooding page 20
Deeping Swimming Club page 53
WHY C HO O SE N EWTO N F AL L O W E L L ? There are many reasons why people move house and all come with their own set of bespoke requirements. At Newton Fallowell, we realise that each person has a different level of knowledge when it comes to the buying and selling process, and we can offer the best advice suited to your individual needs, whether you are taking your first steps on to the property ladder or looking to downsize your home. All our offices are individually owned and operated by local property experts who have intimate knowledge of the area, as well as the local property market. Being experts in our area, we know what will be the key selling points about your home. The property, for example, could be located in the catchment area for a very popular school, it could be in a village with fantastic local amenities or it may simply be a short walk into town. We will advise you on what will be most attractive to potential buyers, as well as letting you know what you could do to maximise the appeal of your property, for example decluttering that very busy family room! Our town centre premises offer highly visible, state-of-the-art window displays, and we currently advertise on the three major property portals, Rightmove, Zoopla and Prime Location. This, along with our network of forty offices across the East Midlands, provides your property with unrivalled coverage. If you are thinking about selling, we welcome you to pop in to our office to get a feel for how we operate and meet the staff who will be helping you with your home move.
F O R A FR E E V AL U AT I O N A N D H OM E MO V I NG AD V IC E C O N T A C T M A N A GI N G PAR TNE R JO NATH AN BRE W E LL JON A T HA N BREWELL Managi ng Part ner t : 01778 345978 | e : d eep i ng @ newtonf a l l owel l . co. uk
Welcome to the August edition of... I’m so lucky to have such a fab Discovering Magazines team: not only do they work hard to produce these fantastic pages for you, they are even willing to go under fire in the name of research! Check out our findings from a daring mission to our local Airsoft facility, on page 12. It sounds like great fun! If you’re looking for something more sedate, then simply flip over a few pages to our topical Olympics Quiz (page 21), just in time for the start of the action in Rio. We have a great tradition in the area for producing Olympic-standard athletes, and I’m sure, like me, you’ll be proud to read about our budding local swimmers, coming up through the ranks, at the Deepings Swimming Club (page53). Water was also the theme for our history feature this month (page 20), which reveals how flooding has affected the locality in the past. For now, it appears that flooding is not something we need worry about, and as the sun continues to stick around, remember to check out our advertising pages, which are so jam-packed with a plethora of offerings, from barbeque meats, beach tents and bedding plants, that you’ll soon be fully equipped to enjoy the Summer.
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At the end of last month, I made it to my first Deepings Beer Festival: what a fantastic day! I’m also excited to attend my very first Deepings Raft Race this coming month, and am still trying to decide on my costume… I’m thinking Chewbacca might not be very practical in this heat! Speaking of fur (tenuous link, I know), I loved reading about the open day Rose Lodge had for its families and their canine pals (page 24). What a fantastic idea for pet therapy! As a teacher, I can confirm that school is officially “out for Summer”. It’s so nice to see everyone out and about, enjoying the sunny weather, and warm evenings. With that in mind, we have a special feature on pages 8-9, then on 14, to help you organise your precious family time. It’s wonderful that there is so much to do right on our door-step. I took my nephew den-building at Ferry Meadows recently, and can thoroughly recommend it. Perhaps you’ll even find a Pokémon or two! If you’re heading abroad this August, we have some great Travel Advice for you, on page 22-23, and don’t forget to check out our Health features on pages 16 and 18, perfect if you’re after sandal-ready toes, or even a beach-ready bod! Whatever you end up doing, I’m sure, like me, you’ll be looking for ways to stay cool. Luckily, when you’ve made the most of this month’s issue, you’ll be pleased to know, it can also double up as a handy fan!
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Deeping 4 Words from the Mayor 8/9
School’s Out – family days out guide
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Spotlight on Linchfield Community School
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Airsoft – feature
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Boredom Busters kids activity guide
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Community Matters
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Health – Empire Gym
18 Health – podiatry & chiropody 19
Scizzor Studios – anniversary feature
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Discovering… Flooding
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Olympics Quiz
22/23 Travel – holiday insurance advice 24 Dogs visit local care home 28 Finances – looking after the grandchildren 32 Technology – Cortana 42
Puzzle Page
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Pets & Vets
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Police Patrol
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Motoring Advice
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Clubs Guide
53 Deepings Swimming Club
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Words from the Mayor Councillor Wayne Lester Well, what a busy month! I held my first car boot of the year, but due to the weather, and stiff local competition, we only had 20 sellers turn up. Thanks to them, and the supporters, who turned out. Armed Forces Day vintage vehicle parade roared through the town recently, and were displayed for keen residents on John Eve field, in support of the Royal British Legion (photos to follow). We had one of the sunniest days of the year for the carnival! What a great day, and so nice to see so many people out and about, enjoying the day, what was on offer at the event, and ultimately supporting the carnival. I was honoured to assist in the crowning of this year’s Carnival Queen. Over the past week, I met up with the Deeping Men’s Group, who were recently found fundraising at Tesco. The following day, I was back at the store, attending a sponsored haircut. Don’t worry, I did not have my hair done! Eager children from William Hildyard School were raising awareness, and funds, for a children’s leukaemia charity. I also went along to St Guthlac’s Church fete, in the sunshine, again. Another great day, and it was so nice to enjoy tea and cake on Church Street, and watch the world go by. In the afternoon, we popped over to the Deeping Tennis Club, to see our next intake of budding tennis players. Then, this last Sunday, saw the leaving service for Rev. Ann Bossingham, who is retiring, and moving to the coast. Ann will be missed by both her Deeping St. James flock, and the wider Deeping community. 4
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Dates for your diary: ■ Saturday 6th August – Councillors’ surgery at the library 10.00 – 12.00 (Cllr Adam Brooks from MDTC will be on hand) ■ Sunday 7th August – Deeping Raft Race – Don’t forget to build your raft! I will be there to give out prizes.
Council News Following a number of recent surveys, LCC and the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership conclude that the corner, on Blenheim Way, is fit for purpose The spate of accidents has been put down to speeding, and/or poor driving. Please take care on this corner and slow down. Footpath No. 4, near Tesco, leading in to the new development, by Persimmon Homes, is still a cause for concern. We feel that the footway has been diverted by the developer, without prior permission, and will be seeking to have the path installed, as the original planning approval detailed, thus allowing easy access to this public right of way. Repairs to the swing and play surface in the park have been completed, and it is good to see the children back using it.
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SCHOOL’S OUT
- Summer Fun For Children And Families BOURNE SUMMER ACTIVITIES SLIPPERS Slippers now offer the following holiday sessions: 8.00-6.00pm (7.30 opening on request), 9.004.00pm (school times) or 3 hour fun sessions (on some days for specific activities such as Dressing-up Drama, Bouncy Bonanza and Splash!). This summer, Slippers will be centring their activities on the American Theme Parks! Among other themes, they’ll be going on safari with their Busch Gardens theme, visiting the Oceans for Sea World... and there’ll be lots of water fun for (hopefully) sunny days during the Typhoon Lagoon week – it’s set to be amazing! For further details, please contact: Sarah Gutteridge on 07549 299077, pick up a leaflet (from Friday 1st July) from Bourne Westfield Primary Academy, download one from the website www.slippersbourne.co.uk, or e-mail enquiries@slipperbourne.co.uk BOURNE YOUTH CENTRE - July 20th – September 5th (excl. weekends and bank holidays). Holiday Club “Not all Bad” for 8-14yrs, 9am – 4pm: £16 per day or £75 per week. Bourne Youth Centre, Queens Road, Bourne, offers hard court area, grass area and three large rooms. Full use is made of the outdoor facilities but, at the same time, there is an equally
SUMMER FUN AT PIGEONS FARM Open daily 10 - 5.00pm ● Baby rabbits guinea pigs and chicks ● Chocolate Drop the giant bullock and baby calves. ● Daily egg collecting ● Tractor and trailer rides ● Picnic areas and restaurant selling
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very full wet-weather-programme, including cooking activities, crafts, puzzles, interest sessions and indoor games. Local amenities are also used, most especially Bourne Leisure Centre Swimming Pool, where it is intended to spend at least one session of each day. Staff are trained and experienced to deliver each discipline on the programme with coaching qualifications where required. For further information, contact Bourne Youth Centre tel: 01778 426134 or 07947 930542 or download a booking form from NOT@BYC LOVE READING? The Reading Agency and Libraries present “The Big Friendly Read”, a Summer Reading Challenge for children aged 4 -11yrs. Read six books during the holidays and receive a gift for every two books read. Prizes certificates etc. To register, and for more information, visit Bourne Library at The Corn Exchange or visit www.summerreadingchallenge. org.uk GOLF Bourne Golf Studio Lincs. Junior Academy. Junior Golf Holiday Camps at Toft Golf Club for boys and girls age 7+, for those who wish to develop or learn golfing skills using real golf equipment (equipment is provided). Day sessions 9.30am – 3pm cost £20 per session. Also SNAG courses for boys and girls aged 7yrs+ at Toft, learning how to play golf using SNAG® Golf equipment; the best first touch equipment around (equipment provided). All sessions from 9.30am – 3pm and cost £12.50 per session. For more information and to book, tel 01778395992 or visit www.lincsjuniorgolfacademy. co.uk ROCK YOU THEATRE SCHOOL - AUGUST 1st - 5th. Rock you Theatre School launched in August 2015 with a week-long Summer School, based on Willy Russell’s “Our Day Out”. Rock You students act, sing and dance. They gain new skills, make new friends and create memories that they will be talking about for years to come. If you are between 7 and 16 years old, we invite you to join us for a week-long summer school at Bourne Abbey Primary Academy- you do NOT have to be a member of Rock You Theatre School to attend. Join Oliver Twist, Fagin, Nancy, Bill Sykes and the Artful Dodger for a fabulously fun week of drama, dance and singing, leading to a performance of “Oliver” on the last day of the Summer School. For more information, and to make a booking, please visit the website www. rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk/summer-school-oliver/
A BIT FURTHER AFIELD STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE A variety of workshops to suit all tastes. Workshops include Roaming Robots; Fun with Clay; Pottery Painting workshop; “Theatre in a Week” for 8 – 16 year olds; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory workshop followed by the film and how would you like to see Disney’s “Cars” whilst sitting in your very own cardboard car – which you made earlier? For prices and full details, either
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check the website www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel. 01780763203 or www.southkesteven.gov.uk. KYT SUMMER SCHOOL August 1st – 6th and 8th - 13th at the Key Theatre Peterborough. “Key Youth Theatre Summer School” returns. Work with professional directors, choreographers and musicians, culminating in an end-of-week performance in the Key Theatre’s main auditorium to family and friends. £160 per week, plus discounts if you send more than one child or attend for both weeks. To book a place, e-mail Kindred at: - kytkindreddrama@gmail.com or contact the box office on 01733 207239 WOOLSTHORPE MANOR Bug hunting - Summer Holiday Workshops. Hunt for bugs, try pond dipping and snail racing, be a science explorer in the natural world - crafts and activities for families in the great outdoors on July 27th and 28th, and August 10th and 11th. Activities for older and younger children. Gates open 11am – 3pm. booking not necessary. For more details, tel 01476 862823. Woolsthorpe Manor is near Colsterworth NG33 5PD www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ events WILLOW TREE FEN Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre. The largest area of wild fenland in Lincolnshire, situated between Baston and Spalding, Willow Tree Fen is an ambitious conservation project and is home to an array of plants, birds, butterflies and dragonflies. There are waymarked walks, an information centre, or you can extend your walk along the riverside “Macmillan Way” path. For further information, visit www.lincstrust. org.uk SACREWELL FARM Thornhaugh Peterborough PE8 6HJ. Summer Fun is back this year, celebrating summer in style with a host of activities to brighten your visit: from July 18th every day from 9.30am until September 4th. Join us for pond dipping, den building, duck races, the Sacrewell lamb national, ferret racing, pet handling and more! For further details, visit www.sacrewell.org. uk or tel 01780782254. Normal admission fees apply.
the giant eight acre maze, with high level bridges and towers (giving panoramic views over the surrounding countryside), is being designed in the shape of one of his best loved characters, the BFG. The opening of the maze coincides with the release of the “BFG” movie by Steven Spielberg. As well as getting lost (!) you can follow the quiz trail, (which is hidden amongst the three miles of pathways) which will be featuring classic children’s books and their authors. There is also an Activity Funyard with mini mazes and games for all ages and the Wistow Rural Centre is opposite with café, garden centre, model village and shops. Opens Saturday July 16th – September 4th (daily), and then weekends-only until September 18th . For further information, visit www.wistow.com or tel 07884 403889
A FEW IDEAS FOR DAYS OUT A BIT FURTHER AFIELD The Playbarn, Spalding Ferry Meadows, Peterborough Nene Valley Railway, nr. Peterborough - 14miles Toplodge, Fineshade Woods, Corby - 15miles Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray - 20miles National Space Centre, Leicester - 33miles Greens Windmill and Science Centre Nottingham – 50 miles Duxford, Imperial War Museum - 60miles Wicksteed Park, Kettering- 30miles Whisby Nature Park, Thorpe-on the-Hill – 31miles Rockingham Forest – 25 miles Foxton Locks and Canal Museum, Market Harborough - 35miles For information on all of these places, check details on the Internet.
BURGHLEY HOUSE GARDEN of SURPRISES. Water, water everywhere- fun and history combined in a garden. Also, Gruesomely Grubby Gardens – “not for grownups!” Families can enjoy spotting the sculptures and understanding how they have been made, discover the grubby insects and gruesome animals that live in the Sculpture Garden, while all the time exploring the gardens and solving the puzzles inside. RUTLAND WATER Rutland Water has a wide variety of activities for children and families. Why not try the Rutland Water Treasure Hunt Trail, by bike or car £6.99 from www.treasuretrails.co.uk? August 6th - 7th” Junior Water Sports Festival” from 10am Saturday 4pm Sunday. Two days of inspiring 8 – 18 year olds to become involved in water sports: skills sessions in kayaking, kite surfing, SUping and windsurfing. For more information, tel 01780460154 or e-mail rutlandwatersports@anglianwater.co.uk August 27th - “Peter Pan” comes to Rutland Water. Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents a performance of Peter Pan at Whitwell in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity: 1pm for a 2pm til 4pm start. (Bring your own blankets or low backed chairs to sit on.) Tickets £14, children£10 family ticket (2+2) £42 from 01780 686800 or visit www.anglianwater.co.uk WISTOW MAZE, Kibworth, Road, Wistow, Leicestershire. This year to mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth,
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| Spotlight on Schools
Linchfield Community School Linchfield Community Primary School continues to go from strength to strength. In November 2015, it received its first ever ‘Good’ judgement from Ofsted, but the school has not rested upon its laurels. Headteacher, Mr Andy Fawkes says ‘At Linchfield, we we absolutely strive to give the children the best start in life. We want the children to have an outstanding education, and we will not rest until we have achieved this.’ As well as providing children with a high quality academic education, they also recognise the importance of offering the children a wide range of experiences and opportunities to motivate, inspire and enthuse them to learn. The school is an Arts Award centre, recently receiving the Arts Mark. offering children, across our locality, the recognition for their achievements across the arts by our trained assessors. Hand in hand with this, the stunning choir, known as ‘The Mini G’s’, have performed at Britain’s Got Talent and made many appearances locally including the Lincolnshire Schools’ Proms. They are, at times, ably supported by the school’s rock band, ‘The Unforgotten’, who will also be performing at the Lincolnshire Schools’ Proms. The local primary also now holds the International Schools Award. After working with schools in the USA and India, a long term link has now been formed with Molefe Primary School in Botswana. A delegation from the school went to visit their twin, to support its development last July, and the school hosted a reciprocal visit in October. The staff have led assemblies in each other’s schools and taught lessons about life in each other’s countries. Linchfield are now actively supporting them to install an internet connection for use by the whole village. Linchfield is also the first primary school in Lincolnshire to achieve Investors in Pupils status. This is very similar to the Investors in People award, but is recognition of the enormous voice which the children have in running the school. They have knowledge of the school budget, they know the school governors and their functions and have an input into all staff appointments. 10
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There is a real sense of community at the school. At the street party we held for the Queen’s 90th birthday, almost 1000 people were present, and a great afternoon was had by all. In addition, at the school’s annual Summer Dance, a barbecue was held to feed 400-500 parents and carers, who attended, followed by each year group performing a dance, culminating for the first time ever with a dance by the staff. The school is now busier than ever before, and the children now get a better education than ever before. The staff are hugely talented and are keen to develop the school further based upon the latest research evidence. Linchfield continues to grow and develop in many new directions, with the opening of their new Parent & Toddler group this year, and a brand new Pre-school for the Deepings opening in September 2016. Any enquiries for places can be made by contacting enquires@ linchfield.lincs.sch.uk. Finally, the much talked about new teaching block has now been designed and building work should commence in the near future. So the school goes from strength to strength… It is a vibrant place to be, and the children get a great start to their education, that will only continue to get better in the years to come.
Linchfield Community Primary School, Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, PE6 8EY Tel: 01778 347450 Email: enquiries@linchfield.lincs.sch.uk Website: www.linchfield.lincs.sch.uk
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Airsoft – Exciting, Energetic, Addictive … and on your Doorstep
If you fancy something new, energetic and thrilling, what about “Airsoft”? It’s a game in which participants eliminate opponents by hitting each other with non-metallic pellets, launched from replica firearms called airsoft guns. The Free Fire Zone Woodland site, six miles north of Bourne, has been operational for over ten years and its seventy-five acre site was recently visited by our intrepid Cat Speers. Here’s her report … “I was excited to be trying something new especially as it was on my doorstep and I didn’t even realise it was there. But my excitement turned to nerves, the nearer I got to the site. I was not expecting so many people there and it was quite daunting. However, everyone was very friendly, welcoming, and did not make me feel uncomfortable for being a ‘newbie with no clue’. After getting kitted out with jacket, face mask, gun and pellets, the fun began (after the usual safely talk). Throughout the day, there were different games played, trying to shoot the other team before they got you. The woodland was ideal for hiding behind trees, and crawling through the bushes. You don’t need to be fit (thankfully) but you do need to be prepared to get dirty and hot! It really helped that, not only Free Fire Zone, (the company who run the operation), but the regular members too, were more than happy to help, ensuring that you knew what to do and, most importantly, that you were enjoying the experience. It was action-packed, thrilling and so exciting. Regulars had various different guns, grenades and stealth gear which added to the fun. Age really didn’t matter either - there were a few people under sixteen, who were well looked after. Free Fire Zone were really great in making sure I felt welcomed and not nervous, and I would thoroughly recommend it. After the last game was over, I was already planning my next day of Airsoft, what I’d wear and who I’d bring along! No, it doesn’t hurt, if you’re wondering! It just stings a bit, if you’re hit at close range. My main warning though is that it can get very addictive!” For further details, visit www.freefirezone.co.uk
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Summer Hols
BOREDOM
BUSTERS
How to cope with those long summer days! As August arrives, there are doubtless hundreds of parents for whom the long summer holiday from school doesn’t automatically mean relaxation for everyone, with fun and happiness from dawn to dusk. Far from it! It’s never been easy to keep our children, from toddlers to teens, totally occupied during the annual six-week break from school, and avoid the plaintive, “I’m bored – There’s nothing to do,” ringing out day after day. The cost of daily trips out, on top of parents’ time away from their workplace, imposes severe financial pressure, often leading to strained relationships all round. So here are some summer holiday ideas that won't break the bank but will hopefully help “bust the boredom” of the next month.
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Grab the scooters or bikes and head for your nearest park and cycle paths for some fresh air and exercise.
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Have a day in the kitchen; easy recipes for children include pizza, sausage rolls and cakes.
Picnic in your own garden, maybe even set up camp and spend the night “wild camping”. Your pets might like to join in too!
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Have a board game tournament - blow the dust off your Monopoly, Twister and Cluedo boxes, organise some prizes and have a great day in.
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Get some face paints and spend the day painting each other. Have a film day, hire some DVDs, make popcorn and settle in for some relaxation. Explore your nearest public gardens or park, take a picnic and make it an adventure.
Get cultural at your local museum and art gallery, by checking out the school holiday activities.
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Spend the day at the beach; remember the buckets and spades and the sunscreen.
Meet up with some other parents at a local park and just let the youngsters hang out together.
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Go bird spotting; borrow a bird book from the library and learn about the birds you see.
Dress up day; let the children loose in your wardrobe and have a laugh at their fashion parade.
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Visit your local pool and spend the day splashing around, keeping fit and healthy.
Set up shop, using the groceries out of the pantry and cupboards and let the youngsters be the shop keeper and customers, make pretend money and you’re in business.
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Visit grandparents/great grandparents and ask them to show you photos from when they were little and spend the day listening to their stories. They’ll love it too!
Good luck with these, and don’t forget that children will look back on the time we spent with them... not on the money we spent on them!
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Linchfield Primary Hit the High Notes with “Joseph” Tuesday July 19th, and everyone flagging on what has been our hottest day of the year so far, but it didn’t affect the cast of Linchfield School’s end-ofterm production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.” Our own roving reviewers, Claire and Hilary, took up their kind invitation to attend, and their contribution follows that of Sandra Samwell, (East District 1 representative for the National Operatic and Dramatic Association), who writes: “Long ago, this wonderful musical adventure changed the face of musical theatre and childrens’ performance in schools. Today, “Joseph” comes up fresh and bright every time. The rousing interpretation of this show was given a new lease of life by Years 3 to 6 of Linchfield Primary School … and what a lease of life that was! From the first stirring, uplifting, chorus to the final, beautifully sung notes, the youngsters gave their all. I was very impressed with the way that the children reached for those high notes with a smile, and sang the songs so well and with such enthusiasm. Brilliant! This is, first and foremost, a story and everyone, from the oldest to the youngest participant,
told the story really well. Mouths were opened, so that we could hear every word, quite difficult, choreographed steps were well remembered, and there were smooth transitions from one episode to the next, and from one song to the next. Songs started well and ended well with some big definite, confident movement. There was a delightful slow-motion scene and some neat little dance routines, and the clapping sequence was a masterclass in performing in unison. This was not a case of ‘closing every door’ but opening doors to many more terrific productions in the future. Congratulations to all the teachers and assistants, who worked so hard to make this great opportunity happen, and a massive ‘Well done’ to the cast!” Hilary adds:
“The children managed to keep the production alive and vibrant. What was so obvious, from the smiling faces and the effort put into the singing, was that they were thoroughly enjoying performing. It always amazes me how children from years three to six can learn so many words, dance steps and stage directions … and they coped admirably with the vast amount of learning that was required.”
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| Your Health
by Empire Gym, Market Deeping
HIIT
your fitness goals It is difficult enough for some of us to find the time to exercise, so it is vital that when we do, we exercise efficiently, and get the most benefit from it. What if I told you that you could achieve better results in less time? An attractive proposition – don’t you think? Fitness experts, worldwide, have discovered that reducing the time, but increasing the intensity of exercise, produces more positive results, when compared to lengthier, less intensive exercise sessions. HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training, is a technique in which a person exercises intensely, for a relatively short period of time, followed immediately by a short period of recovery (sometimes with low intensity activity), with the process being repeated again, over and over, for a minimum period of 30 minutes.
exercises. The focus is on raising the heart rate, and keeping it there for a period of time - the results can be spectacular! HIIT training builds and retains muscle, provides a supreme cardio workout, increases calorie consumption, and burns fat! What more could you ask for in a short workout routine?
This type of training increases the body’s need for oxygen, in fact, creating an oxygen shortage, which causes the body to ask for more oxygen during the recovery period. This effect, known as Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC), causes the body’s metabolic rate to rise for a period of time, following a HIIT session, and this “after-burn” causes the body to continue to consume calories, and burn fat, even after you’ve left the gym.
It appears the days of claiming you have no time for a workout are long gone! HIIT training takes no more than 40 minutes of your time, just twice a week, making it possible to train less and gain more!
Another great thing about HIIT training is that it needs minimum equipment, utilising your body’s own weight, together with specifically designed
So, if you are ready to give it a try, Empire gym has created a dedicated in-house training facility known as the “HIIT Box”, offering HIIT classes in the company of qualified instructors on Monday and Thursday evenings, every week. Do call us, email us, pop into see us at the gym, or visit the website for more details.
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You probably have regular check ups at the dentist and the optician. But when did you last have your hearing checked by a proper hearing specialist? It is estimated that as many as one in six people in the UK have some degree of hearing loss, which equates to about 10 million people in the country.
removal, noise protection, tinnitus management, free aftercare etc. People can sometimes be reluctant to seek help for hearing problems as it can be very personal and can cause embarrassment for some – but it doesn’t have to be.
The ability to hear sound is one of the most important senses, yet it is often taken for granted. It’s been said that vision relates you to objects, while hearing relates you to people. That is why addressing a hearing problem can make such a difference to your quality of life.
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Wellhead Practice Excellence in head to toe Complementary Healthcare
Are Your Feet Ready for the Summer? – Advice from the Experts This month, Rachael Baker, one of two registered chiropodists / podiatrists at the Wellhead Practice, explains some common, everyday foot conditions. Rachael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice, having worked in the NHS and private practice in this field for nearly forty years. Q: Rachael, what is one of the more everyday conditions you help with? A: Simple nail cutting. Many patients really struggle to trim their own nails. This can be due to reduced flexibility, (preventing patients from reaching their feet), or perhaps due to osteoarthritis of the hands, making it hard to hold nail clippers. Even inadequate eyesight can pose a problem. Here, we offer a shorter, dedicated nail cutting appointment (£21) which is ideal if your feet are generally in good condition, and you only need a trim. Q: What else do you commonly see? A: Thick nails. Trauma to the nail bed, perhaps from dropping something onto the toe or even poorly fitting shoes, can cause these. Treatment involves reducing the thickness, using the nail drill and offering advice
on things like footwear, to help reduce recurrence. Fungal nails. These affect one or many nails with a discoloured and thickened appearance and are often crumbly in texture. Treatment is by applying a topical lacquer to the nail or via oral medication. As the fungus has to grow out of the nail, treatment can take over twelve months. Involuted nails. These curve round and press into the sides of your toe. The temptation is often to cut down the sides but this can lead to in-growing nails. I advise letting the nails grow and to clear out the edge of the nail with an old tooth brush using moisturising cream along the sides. A build-up of dead skin, soap, sock fluff etc. can put extra pressure on the nail, causing pain. In-growing toe nails. Incorrect nail cutting, direct injury or picking at toe nails can lead to a spike
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of nail to grow into the flesh of the toe. Treatment ranges from cutting the nail correctly and removing the spike, to removal of the side or whole nail with surgery, under local anaesthetic. Q: Is the surgery something you can do at the clinic? A: Yes, this is something we can do in-house, as there are two practitioners here. My colleague, Amy Leverton, joins me and we perform the procedure together. These are just a few of the conditions our chiropodists can help you with. If you have any foot concerns, please ring us and our receptionists can arrange an appointment or some practitioner advice. Since starting the practice in 2012, we have gradually expanded our chiropody clinics and now offer appointments four days per week, including evenings and Saturday mornings too.
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Scizzor
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alking through Market Deeping town centre, there are few shop facades as familiar as Scizzor Studios. Starting out on Church Street in 1986, the hair salon, which is currently part of the Wella Premier family, has most certainly stood the test of time, and is now proudly celebrating its thirtieth year, as one of Deeping’s most established businesses. Catering for both ladies and gentlemen, and boasting a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly and knowledgeable stylists, the salon offers a huge range of styling techniques, and has always kept up to date with the latest trends. Being able to keep up with current fashions, which have changed so much over the decades, is one of the many reasons why Scizzor Studios is still going strong today. In the last few weeks, to mark their anniversary and continued success,
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the salon recently ran a raffle, open to all of its customers, old and new, as a way of thanking them for their loyal custom over the years. The winners, Ed Bailey from Market Deeping and Janet Lill also from Market Deeping (pictured), walked away with a Galaxy tablet and a hamper from Fortnum and Mason, bursting with goodies, respectively. So, how has this family run business stood the test of time? Owner Marie puts the business’ success down to sheer hard work and determination, and the fact that the staff have always worked as a team. This ethos has been incredibly important to everyone involved in the salon, and those who work there have felt so valued over the years, that some stylists have stayed with the salon for many years, and still continue to grow along with the business. Clients have also stayed loyal, enjoying having their hair needs taken care of, by a welcoming, professional and friendly team. Many local faces have been coming through the doors since they opened three decades ago. Scizzor Studios will surely continue to move with the times, offering innovations in styling. However, they are also clearly very proud of their roots and a loyal customer base, both of which will certainly help to take them through the next thirty years and even beyond.
Ladies & Gents Hair Salon 6 The Precinct, Market Deeping Call us on 01778 343316
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| A little bit of History
by Rex Needle
Discovering . . . FLOODING
One of our major natural disasters is flooding and recent events around the country have demonstrated how it can dramatically change the lives of those affected. Before the fens were drained flooding was a frequent occurrence and the most serious recorded instance was in 1571 when the English chronicler Raphael Holinshed described a violent tempest that affected houses and other buildings as well as farmland where crops were ruined and thousands of sheep drowned in the fields. Drainage work over the centuries and the use of windmills and steam pumping engines reduced the risk of flooding although during the 19th century Deeping Fen was still badly affected when prolonged heavy rain caused waterways to overflow and swamp surrounding villages such as in the summer of 1880 when most of the Deepings were under water after a violent storm and prolonged downpour. During the late evening of Thursday 15th July, the River Welland became swollen and before midnight, flood water began to seep into houses on the south side of Market Deeping. By morning the market place had been engulfed while Deeping St James and Deeping Gate suffered a similar fate. “The most distressing scene soon became visible”, reported a local newspaper. “The inhabitants were in a state of great anxiety and perplexity. All business seemed suspended, men and boys half submerged in water were 20
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walking about the streets and innumerable vehicles and horsemen passed to and fro to assist the drowned-out inhabitants. Furniture was moved up into bedrooms. The aged, invalids and children were carried through the water by kind neighbours and friends while those who stayed at home were forced to live upstairs. The water rapidly flowed through many houses like a cataract. Pig sties and chicken houses were washed away together with potatoes, fruit and vegetables from the gardens. During twenty-four hours or more, the rush and roar was quite bewildering.” Flood water reached a depth of four feet in some places and it was to be early Saturday morning before it began to subside but the damage was both widespread and costly. There have been other serious incidents in the Deepings, notably in the summer of 1912 when the River Welland overflowed its banks during a period of heavy and continual rain. Streets were flooded and farmland waterlogged on the eve of the corn harvest with hundreds of acres under water, a reminder that we have no control over the weather and the threat of inundation is always with us. Archive photograph of flooding at Deeping St James in 1912.
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2016 is Olympic Year
August 5th – 21st 2016, and all eyes will be on Brazil, as the thirty-first Summer Olympiad is held, in and around Rio de Janeiro. To whet your appetite, see how much you already know, before the media submerge us all in such trivia! And, don’t forget, next month the Paralympic Games will also be held in Rio, from September 7th – 18th. 1.
How often have the Olympic Summer Games been held in South America – once, twice or never?
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Approximately how many athletes will be taking part – less than 1000, 1001 – 5000, 5001 – 10000, or over 10000?
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In how many sports will athletes be competing - 19, 28, 36 or 42?
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How many countries (National Olympic Committees) will be represented – 125, 189, 206 or 252?
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How many venues will be used – 25, 33, 42 or 63?
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What is the name of the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro where the opening and closing ceremonies will take place?
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Vinicius is the Brazilian Olympic … what (mascot, motto or logo)?
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Which events are being included for the first time in many decades – (rugby and golf, golf and BMX bike racing, or rugby and cricket)?
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What event will be held on the famous Copacabana Beach?
10. Who is the US swimmer hoping to add to his record eighteen gold medals? 11. Which “treble double” will Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt be striving to achieve? 12. Which city will play host to the next Summer Olympics in 2020 – Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul or Sydney?
‘Stairlift – I wish I’d got one sooner!’ That’s what Westwood Stairlifts hear so often. Having a stairlift can mean the difference between staying in your home or moving house, with all the stress and cost that goes with it. At first glance, the choice is bewildering, so that’s where Westwood Stairlifts can help you. “Being a local independent specialist stairlift installer, we offer a range of straight and curved stairlifts from the leading UK and European manufacturers that will fit any stairs. All of them are equipped with the latest technology and safety features. There is even a model that can fit onto steep and narrow, twisting cottage stairs, just twenty-four inches wide”. From the calm, knowledgeable and respectful initial contact and technical survey (without any of the pushy, highpressure, ‘buy-now’ sales tactics associated with so many companies), to the manufacturer-trained installation team, Westwood Stairlifts will be able to offer you exactly what is right for you and your home, and at an unbeatable price, guaranteed to be cheaper than the big nationals. So, if you’re thinking of a stairlift for yourself, or a family member, make sure you give Westwood Stairlifts a call and they will look after you.
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| Travel Column
Your holiday protection – Get the Right Advice, On July 15th, the holiday accommodation supplier, “Lowcostbeds”, (part of the “Low Cost Travel Group”) ceased trading. I am saddened to see so many holidays affected, and I can help by offering both advice and re-bookings, which come with 100% financial protection. Here, I want to explain the difference in financial protection levels, so you can make an informed decision, when booking your next holiday.
Why do I need to worry about financially protecting my holiday?
In short, if you don’t, and something happens to one of the companies involved in your trip, you could lose out. If you’ve booked a package holiday, your holiday is financially protected. If you’ve booked your flight and accommodation separately and one of the companies fails, you could end up in a situation where you’re having to pay for an alternative flight or accommodation. Even if you book accommodation with a travel agent, if they fail, you could end up losing your money and be left without your hotel room. Your holiday insurance isn’t fail-safe either, as it isn’t guaranteed to cover a travel company going bust.
What is ATOL?
The Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) regime is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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In the UK, all travel companies selling package holidays with flights must hold an ATOL certificate. If a travel company with an ATOL stops trading, the ATOL scheme protects all customers. If the company goes into administration before you travel, your money is protected and you’ll be able to apply for a full refund. If you’re on holiday when the travel company goes bust, the ATOL scheme guarantees you’ll be able to finish your holiday and return home.
What is ABTA?
ABTA stands for the Association of British Travel Agents, and all ABTA members are bound by a code of conduct. If you’ve booked a package holiday from an ABTA agent, your money is protected. However, you might not be financially protected if you haven’t booked a package holiday. You will need to speak with your travel agent if you are relying on this level of protection.
What is a “Section 75”?
If you’ve booked your trip and have paid on your credit card, you might be able
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to make a claim against your credit card company. This claim is under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, hence the term “Section 75”. To make a claim against your credit card provider, the amount you’re claiming for must be between £100 and £30,000. However, you may still be able to make a claim, if the amount on your credit card is less (a deposit, for example), as the claim against the credit card provider is directed at the total cost of your trip. If you paid using a debit card, you may be able to use chargeback to claim some or all of the money back. You will need to contact your card provider and speak to them about your claim.
Doesn’t my travel insurance cover me if the company I’ve booked with goes into administration?
Not every travel insurance policy will cover you if a company goes bust, so it’s best to read the small print and check with your travel insurance provider. It’s also worth checking whether the
thanks to Travel Counsellors provider will cover you for the whole holiday if you’ve booked your flights, accommodation and car hire separately. As an example, you might find that your travel insurance will cover you if the airline goes into administration, but that you can’t claim for a refund on your accommodation or car hire.
Do Travel Counsellors have independent financial protection?
Yes … and it’s the highest level of protection you could wish for because it’s fully independent. Set up in 2004, it sits alongside our ATOL cover and protects every part of every trip, whether it be the whole holiday, a flight, hotel stay, car hire or even airport parking. It’s completely robust, which means that, no matter what happens, all elements and your money are safe.
How does Travel Counsellors’ protection work?
We use ATOL protection, airline and “supplier failure insurance” and our own travel trust, to make sure that everything you book with Travel Counsellors is financially protected.
happened to them, your money is still safe! The personal relationship you’ll have with your Travel Counsellor can also lead to greater flexibility with cancellation windows, charges and refunds.
Why do Travel Counsellors offer extra financial protection? While ATOL and ABTA offer financial protection, this doesn’t always extend to every element of your trip. With Travel Counsellors, every penny of your booking is protected completely, so you don’t need to worry about a thing.
The travel company I’ve booked my holiday with has gone bust. What should I do next? Hearing this is extremely upsetting, but there are steps you can take to help recoup the costs of the holiday. If you’ve booked through Travel Counsellors, your holiday is 100% financially protected so your money
is safe. In the event of an issue, Travel Counsellors will contact you to discuss the options available, such as travelling to a different destination or changing your flights to another airline carrier. In many cases, our customers don’t even need to know when a company has gone bust – we just do the necessary work behind the scenes. If you haven’t booked through Travel Counsellors, but you still need some advice, or have a totally different query, I can still help. Get in touch today!
For a chat about your upcoming travel needs, all built around the things you love most, call me on 01778 338530 at a time to suit you
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Canine Friends Descend on Rose Lodge
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ose Lodge Care Home recently enjoyed a visit from a group of hairy canine visitors! As part of the national ‘Bring your Dog to Work Day’ on June 25th, staff, family, and visitors were invited to bring their dogs along to meet the residents. The day began with a visit from Teddy, a loving Yorkshire terrier, owned by Julie Britten, Home Manager of Rose Lodge. This was followed by a visit from Poppy the Chihuahua puppy, then a surprise visit from Percy the Lamb, whose family didn’t own a dog, but thought that livestock would do just as well! All the residents, and their families, had such a wonderful day, that a similar event, with even more opportunities for canine therapy, is already being planned for next year. Rose Lodge is one of Country Court Care’s purpose built residential homes, and was completed in September 2015. It is since then, that the home has established itself as a community hub, where there have been many events that continue to strengthen the homecommunity bond. The home follows Country Court Care’s family ethos, and prides itself on providing family centered care in a beautiful environment, at affordable prices to the local people in the community they serve. Remembering the day, Home Manager, Julie Britten stated: “All of our residents and family members had a wonderful day. This is one of the many events we get involved with to bring happiness and enjoyment to our residents’ lives. We are looking forward to next year!”
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Rose Lodge Care Home, Market Deeping Family means a lot to all of us and we understand the importance of selecting the right care home. To find out more about Rose Lodge or arrange a visit, please call 01778 344454, email info@countrycourtcare.com, or visit our website on www.countrycourtcare.com.
Celebrate with us! Saturday the 24th of September 13.00pm - 16.00pm
It’s Rose Lodge’s 1st birthday! We’d like to invite everyone in the local area to come and celebrate the day with us, enjoy some refreshments and meet our team! See you there!
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| Your Finances
by Richard Ash, Director - Liberty Partnership Ltd
Looking after the
Grandchildren Cascading your wealth through the generations via your pension can be a great way to look after family members. However, what if you can’t do that because of restrictions placed on your pension? Or you just want to invest in your children or grandchildren’s future because you know they will not be part of the “golden era” of pensioners in years to come? Contributions for others are a great way to provide for future generations. In addition, they are an excellent way of mitigating Inheritance Tax without the need to make significant capital payments. Why provide for future generations? The youth of today are struggling to cope with university fees, and getting on the property ladder is much more difficult than it used to be. Although new rules on employers’ auto-enrolment in pension schemes is increasing the amount of people who are saving into pensions, the amount being saved is often not enough to fund a comfortable retirement. Making contributions for young children or grandchildren can benefit them and their families in the future. However, making contributions for adult
children who should be thinking about pensions, but instead are paying large mortgages and childcare, can be even more beneficial. Why are pension contributions good for Inheritance Tax planning? The advantages of this strategy are; • basic rate tax-relief at source will effectively increase the gift by 25%, • the fund enjoys tax-free growth - it suffers no income tax or capital gains tax charges, • it can be used to help them to fund for their pension at a time when resources may be stretched but benefits of pension contributions greatest, • the recipient has no access to the gift until he/she attains at least the age of fifty-five, • should the recipient die prior to the age of seventyfive, a tax-free lump sum or income benefits may be payable from the pension pot. If you are considering this type of planning, as always, advice is essential. Should you require advice, then please contact our office for a FREE initial consultation.
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What is this Cortana thingy that came with Windows 10? Cortana is built in to Windows 10 and is branded as a ‘personal assistant’. Don’t book a romantic business liaison yet though - it’s not that type of personal assistant! Basically, the main purpose of Cortana is to help you find things on your PC or on the internet. That said, it can also do other things such as manage your calendar, give you a weather forecast or even tell you jokes (awful ones at that). So, is Cortana an essential new tool or quirky gimmick? I’ll let you decide, as I think this is down to personal taste. Generalising, I can see the utility being more popular with the younger generation, as those of an older generation (like me) are less likely to feel comfortable talking to our computers. You’ll find Cortana on the lower left of your Windows 10 status bar. To start using Cortana, you can either type a question in the search box or click on the microphone icon to the right and talk to it out loud. We’ll take a look at using the microphone to communicate, but for those without one then you can achieve the same results by typing the commands in, rather than saying them out loud. A webcam microphone works fine and this is what I use at home. To use the ‘speech’ option, click on the microphone icon You can now speak to Cortana. Try asking for the latest weather. Say out loud, slowly and clearly, “Weather forecast.” Cortana should provide the latest weather forecast IT Support and Training for Home Computer Users and Small Businesses 01778 590632 07894 659479 www.litespc.co.uk info@litespc.co.uk
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| Consumer Advice Is your Neighbour’s Greenery Making you See Red? Complaints of overhanging branches, conifers blocking out the light or unwelcomed falling leaves in the garden are all too common and, if left to escalate, may create ill-feeling between neighbours. If your property shares a boundary with a neighbour’s property, there are a few aspects of the law (and good neighbourliness) to bear in mind when growing trees/hedges. You have a Common Law right to cut back tree branches that overhang onto your property. It’s best to talk to your neighbour about any trees / hedges you wish to cut back before doing so, and ask if they want them back, or if they are happy for you to dispose of them. Don’t just throw trimmings back over the boundary this could constitute ‘fly tipping’. Ask your neighbour whether they would like any trimmings back. When it comes to fruit on trees, even if they are growing on branches which overhang your property, the fruit still belongs to your neighbour. You are therefore effectively stealing, if you pick these for yourself without your neighbour’s permission. Be careful to check if any trees are subject to a preservation order - your local authority will be able to tell you this. If you cut down a tree with a preservation order, you will be guilty of an offence under Section 210 or 211 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. A tree belongs to whoever owns the property upon which the tree trunk originally grows, even if the branches or roots have begun to spread onto another property. The owner has a duty to maintain this tree so that it does not cause a hazard. Therefore, if branches are broken and hanging precariously, the owner should remove these. Finally, if you choose to cut down overhanging branches, or trim trees, you will have to pay for the cost of doing so yourself. Try speaking to your neighbour however, as you may be able to reach some sort of agreement, though they are not obliged to contribute to this cost. You are not entitled access to your neighbour’s property to trim the trees without their permission. If you are considering this course of action – or even have trees on your own property which need attention – it may pay to call in the experts, if the project is something you don’t feel confident enough to tackle yourself. Safe Local Trades has a number of recommended tree surgeon members, covering the Peterborough and surrounding areas. Visit http://www.safelocaltrades. com/tree-surgeons-peterborough to find out more, or contact us free on 0800 014 1832.
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It’s all about getting wet so don’t worry if the weather isn’t as kind as it has been for the past 2 years, just bring a brolly! We will be selling water pistols but no eggs or missiles please. We apologise for any inconvenience but a number of roads will be closed for parts of the day on 7th August 16, see details below. Times may vary slightly
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| Pets and Vets
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It has been announced in the last few weeks that pet insurance premiums are to rise by 50%. This is occurring for several reasons. There has been an increase in the number of specialist procedures that are possible, alongside an increase in specialist centres. There has also been, on average, a 40% increase in general veterinary fees in the last five years, (not in ours, I must hasten to add!) This situation is making it increasingly difficult for many people to afford to have their petstreated, so excluding many pets from receiving much-needed specialist procedures. This, in my opinion, cannot be right . The flippant response you hear to this situation is, “ If you can’t afford to keep a pet, then don’t have one.” This fails to take into account that many pets live their whole lives without needing expensive treatments; that people’s individual circumstances can change and, most importantly, that most people can afford even large bills, if they are given time to pay . I absolutely believe that pets should not be put to sleep for financial reasons. I think that, as vets, we must do everything we can to avoid this situation. Euthanasia is not a treatment option in these cases. There are several things that we can do. Firstly, “general practitioner” vets can extend their training to include some of the more specialist procedures and would be able to provide these at a lower cost than the specialist centres. Secondly, we need to trust
our clients more and allow them to pay off unexpected expensive procedures over a period of time ( at a level they can afford). It is sad, in my opinion, that the number of privately-owned veterinary practices is declining, with a huge rise in corporately owned ones . The problem with corporately owned practices is that the underlying drive has to be to produce money for their share-holders. This does not mean that they do not employ good and caring vets, but it ultimately puts a financial slant on things . All veterinary practices have to be profitable to be able to give a service to their clients, but I feel there is room to give something back, and set up arrangements that can help people with financial problems and those struggling to afford unexpected expensive bills. Things have changed a lot since the days of James Herriot. There is so much more we can do and there are many new medicines available . However, I feel we have lost some of the empathy of this time and our dedication to the animal itself . We need to get it back. I have, for many years, had several arrangements in my practices to ensure that pets can get any expensive treatments they need, even when their owners are struggling financially. I can safely say that this has not adversely affected the finances of the practice, (even though a small number of people fail to pay), and it always gives us the satisfaction to know that we are putting the animal first.
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1st-28th Burghley House, Stamford: drop-in Summer Mini-beast Craft Workshops in the Sculpture Garden Classroom, from 12pm to 4pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Admission is free with a House & Gardens or Gardens Only ticket, or show your season card. No need to pre-book. 4th Exotic Pet Refuge open day, from 10am -5pm, 102, Station Road, Deeping St James. Refreshments, tombola, children’s entertainment: free parking. Entry £6 adults, £3 children. 6th-7th ‘Baston in the Blitz’, one of the UK’s most popular 1940s events at Brudenell Playing Fields, Main Street, Baston. A fun packed 40’s themed day with all-day live entertainment and a variety of World War II displays. For further details and admission costs visit www.bastonblitz. org
while enjoying their picnic under the spreading branches of the old cedar tree. Little legs have acres of lawns and meadows to explore. They can follow the clues for the Bear Trail and receive a certificate at the end. There’ll be footballs, hula hoops and bubbles to play with and colouring for those who don’t want to run around. Fancy dress is optional! Tickets £5 children £7 adults must be booked in advance on line at www.visiteaston.com 11th Quiz, teams of four, at the Whistlestop, Tallington, bonus prize money – warm interval snack: 8-15pm start. 13th Peterborough Green Festival, Cathedral Square, 10am-4pm. Lots of opportunities for audience participation, live music, dance performances, interactive stalls, plus games and activities. The festival also includes exciting environmental-themed art works by local artists, who are specially commissioned to highlight sustainability issues, in innovative and engaging ways. www.pect.org.uk 16th The Deepings Flower Club would like to welcome you to Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, for a Flower Demonstration by Adele Kent entitled ‘I’ve Got A Little List’. I am sure it will be a lovely summer evening of beautiful flowers. Do come along, relax, and enjoy. We are a very friendly Flower Club, visitors are always welcome (£6). Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Tea, coffee and a raffle of all the arrangements: Enquiries: Sue Lee 01778 560362
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6th Blitz Dance, in the big marquee, at Brudenell Playing Fields, Baston from 7-30pm – 11pm. Dance tickets £8 available on 01778 561148 or enquiries@bastonblitz.org.
6th, 13th and 14th A great day out at Vine House Farm, Deeping St. Nicholas, which includes a tour of the conservation award winning farm, followed by a BBQ. See many species of breeding birds, how they grow their own bird seed, and how they manage the whole farm, with wildlife in mind. Each tour starts at 10am and lasts for about 2 hours, ending back up at the main farm, where the BBQ will be served: £10 per person.
6th Deepings Pre Raft Race Party from 7-30pm at the Waterton Arms, Deeping St James. Once again the Waterton Arms are kindly allowing rafters to deliver their rafts on the Saturday, to be stored in the pub gardens, ready for action on the Sunday. They are also generously hosting an evening of music, food and merriment in the garden/marquee, with live entertainment and their famous Outside Grill: bring family and friends, and start the fun on the Saturday evening. 7th Have you got your raft ready for the annual Deepings Raft Race? This year’s theme is ‘The Raft Race Goes to the Movies’, so come dressed as your favourite Film Character: trophy for the Best Dressed Raft, and prizes for the best dressed spectator. 11am-4pm, fancy dress parade at 3-45pm. For more details and registration visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk or tel 08432897064 9th “Deepings Coffee Club are holding their Garden Party Meeting, at the Priory Church Hall, in Deeping St James. This has been a strong tradition in the club for many years, even though they no longer have a garden to host the event, they always have fun. Wonderful refreshments are provided by the committee, all included in the price of £3 per ticket. Free door prize of £20, produce Stall, craft stall and tombola. This is a ticket only event and visitors are very welcome, if you would like further details or tickets please contact Anne Winstone on 01778 344003. 10th and 18th Pack a picnic, and your favourite Teddy, for an afternoon of story-telling and fun on the Lawn at Easton Walled Gardens. Teddy Bears (and their owners) will be treated to an amazing story from Tom The Tale Teller,
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18th I bet you had no idea what a wealth of creative talent exists on your doorstep? Come to John Clare Cottage, Helpston, where you will find potters, spinners, weavers, jewellery makers, wood turners, embroidery and textile workers, makers of handmade soaps and preserves and many more, looking forward to showing and selling their work. Open from 11am – 4pm www.clarecottage.org 20th – 21st “Myths and Mini Beasts” A wonderful family friendly weekend at Thorpe Meadows, Peterborough, which blends the magical and the natural. Come and be bewitched by storytellers, enchanted by faeries, and captivated by the wonders of nature. There will be storytellers, sculptures, music, including local group Pennyless, and lots of faerie and beasty shenanigans including the Magic Dust Disco, Mini Beast quests, den building, plus plenty of other interactive workshops to keep everyone entertained. www.vivacity-peterborough.com 23rd -27th Peterborough Beer Festival, The Embankment, Peterborough. Over 400 real ales, ciders, perries, wine and bottled beer, live music, food. For more details and prices visit www.peterborough-camra.org.uk 28th Come along and bring the whole family (children need to be accompanied) to Bourne Wood and have a go at den building. Morning and afternoon sessions have limited places and due to the popularity of this event places need to be booked in advance on 07760468052, where final details will be given. No experienced is required as guidance will be given: cost £5 per family, with a prize for the best den of each session. 28th-29th Food markets with a difference at Burghley House, Stamford! Come and meet around 30 local suppliers in a celebration of local produce with handmade cheeses, artisan breads, organic vegetables, luxury sweet treats and rare breed meats at the Fine Food Market in The Courtyard. Open 10am to 4pm. Free admission.
*The information for these events has been extracted from local posters or websites. The information is correct according to what is displayed on the primary source at the time. Please contact the venues directly for more information.
Deeping | August 2016
Gigs and Musical Events
20th Live music at the Coach House Market Deeping: 9pm
2nd Open Mic – folk at the Masons Arms, Bourne, all styles and abilities, acoustic music. Informal friendly atmosphere, all welcome: 8pm start, free admission, supporting raffle. Contact Dean Hardy on 01778570115 email dean. hardy880@b 2nd, 4th, 8th and 11th Do you fancy a good old sing? Then why not join in the fun with “Handful of Harmonies” in their summer workshops sessions at Langtoft Village Hall where the songs will be themed around popular musicals or artists: 7-30 – 9-30pm, cost: £6 per session 5th Kesteven Soul Club: Northern Soul, Modern Soul and Motown: guest D.J. Billy Backdrop. At the Coach House, The Angel Hotel, and Bourne: 8pm – 12-30am. Admission £5 on the door. Over 18s only, no admittance after 1030pm. 6th “Handful of Harmonies” will be performing at Deepings Caravan Park Beerfest at 1pm. 6th Tonight, playing at the Deeping Stage, the “Sound Injectors”: 9-30pm start. 7th Enjoy some live music with Hooker, Nicole Lawrence and Radius 45 at the Coach House, Market Deeping on Raft Race Day. Starting at approx. 2pm. 7th Bands Day at the Deeping Stage from 1pm-11pm featuring Strellies, Zebra, Boobonyx and Gangster. 7th Jamaican themed BBQ at the Waterton Arms, Deeping St James (time TBC). The fantastic “Zeb Roots” will be playing from 5pm. 7th “Pennyless” on stage at the Lincolnshire Day of Folk, The George Hotel, Leadenham at 2pm. For further information visit www.600whiskies.co.uk www.facebook. com/600whiskies 13th “Unlimited” are playing tonight at the Coach House, Market Deeping: 9-30pm start. 13th “Indigo” at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping tonight at 9-30pm. 18th Jazz at The Toft House Hotel, at 8 00 pm. Stamford Jazz Music Society presents The Toft House All Stars. Guests include Simon Nelson (tpt), Peter Oxborough (clt/ sax) and Chris Wigley (tmb) all from DixieMix plus Bill Coleman (bass) - ex Kenny Ball Jazzmen Admission £10, booking advisable, 01778 590335
20th “The Beat” at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping at 9-30pm. 25th “Ten Strings and a Goat Skin” at Stamford Arts Centre: 8pm. Nominated for two Canadian Folk Awards in 2014, this young bi-lingual folk trio play a mixture of traditional, folk and fusion. Tickets £16 (£15-students£14) from Stamford Arts Centre box office or www.stamfordartscentre.com or tel:01780763203 26th Karaoke at the Whistle Stop Pub, Tallington: 8 til late. 27th Tonight at the Deeping Stage “Lee”: start 9-30pm. 27th Live music at the Coach House Market Deeping: 9pm 28th Bands Day at the Deeping Stage, Market Deeping, featuring Hayz, Spirit, Revolver and Mole Grips. 1pm-11pm 29th “Pennyless” at Charters Beer Fest, Peterborough, 3pm.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 4th Ron Berry, organist at St.Luke’s, Thurnby, will be playing “Popular Organ Music” in a concert at the Priory Church, Deeping St James at 3-30pm. Tickets £6 (£4 children) - to include light refreshments from the Priory ticket office 01778 343860 or email vicar@dsj.org. uk 25th The Priory Church, Deeping St James welcomes David Whittle, Director of Music at Leicester Grammar School who will be playing “Bach Organ Music” Start 3-30pm. Tickets £6 (£4 children), to include light refreshments, from the Priory ticket office 01778 343860 or email vicar@dsj.org.uk
REGULAR CLUBS The Deepings Camera Club meet every Wednesday from September to May at the Market Deeping Community Centre in Douglas Road Market Deeping. The Rotary Club of The Deepings Part of one of the largest and most influential international humanitarian service organisations in the world ; serving the needs of communities and promoting peace worldwide by initiating thousands of humanitarian projects. Register your interest on our website: http://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=413 [1] or email Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, jennyspratt@btinternet. com” Priory Youth Players / Priory Players. Amateur dramatics for ages four years and upwards. We rehearse for pantomime every Monday and Wednesday at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St.James, from September to January. Acting workshops for teenagers and adults in February and March. Contact Kate Redhead on pypdsj@gmail.com for details on places - (waiting list may apply) or visit our Facebook page. The Young at Heart Club meets alternate Tuesdays at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Programme includes speakers, games, quizzes and trips. Contact Trisha on 01778 346348.
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| Police Patrol by Bourne’s Sergeant 503 Rick Mosley
Sergeant Mosley’s Musings: So what is “Public Nuisance”?
After a recent investigation for the very wide-ranging offence of Public Nuisance, which can be found under Common Law, I thought I would discuss it in a little more detail here. Common Law is that part of the law formulated, developed and administered by the old Common Law Courts. It is “the common sense of the community, crystallised and formulated by our forefathers”. The two other types of law are “Statute Law”, (legislated by Parliament), and “Case Law” which is the law developed by judicial decisions that interpret the meaning of legislation. Common Law includes many offences, some better known than others, with some slightly obscure offences and some that are no longer used and been replaced by provisions in legislation, such as the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. Some of the more well-known offences under Common Law include murder, kidnapping and breach of the peace, while some of the more obscure offences include refusing to assist a constable and removing a corpse from a churchyard. Types of behaviour which used to be prosecuted as a Public Nuisance are now covered by statute; however, Public Nuisance is still an offence at Common Law. It is more commonly used for environmental issues by public bodies such as local
councils, for example in pollution of rivers, as well as offensive or dangerous behaviour. The definition of the offence states: “A person is guilty of the offence if he/she (a) does an act not warranted by law, or (b) omits to discharge a legal duty, if the effect of the act or omission is to endanger the life, health, property, morals, or comfort of the public, or to obstruct the public in the exercise or enjoyment of rights common to everyone.” As can be seen, this is wide-ranging and can include anything if it has a detrimental effect on the wider community. The intent of the offender when he/she does the act (or omits to do something) is immaterial if the probable result is to affect the public as described in the offence wording above. The offence is still important because of its flexibility in adapting to those areas not covered by specific legislation and that it looks at the impact of the behaviour on the wider community. It may also be helpful if the penalty for a statutory offence is considered insufficient in the circumstances. To report a crime, call 101 or 999 if in progress. Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 You can follow me on Twitter @Rick_Mosley
You can follow the Bourne Policing Team on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bournenpt or on Twitter at @BourneBboroNPT or follow me at @Rick_Mosley Bourne Police Station, West Road, Bourne, PE10 9PD 48
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| Motoring - monthly advice from Tom Ingram
“News from the Street” A BIG TOM welcome to all readers enjoying this lovely weather in Bourne, Deeping and surrounding areas. How good is it to feel some welcome sunshine? As the holiday season comes into full swing, I am pleased to say that I bring some good news regarding my goal of introducing “Under-17 driving experience sessions” in 2016. I very much hope to be able to provide some firm details of a fabulous new opportunity for our local youngsters, and would like to think that, by the time this magazine gets to your doors, there will be exciting news on the BIG TOM website www.BIGTOM.org.uk In the meantime, things continue to evolve, as the U.K. has a new Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling. New legislation (relating to road safety measures and driving tests, for example) is already in the pipeline. My personal campaign, relating to speed check signs for our local community, continues to fall upon deaf ears. Despite the
assurances given in this magazine a long time ago from the previous Mayor, that they would be introduced imminently in Bourne, they are still absent from our town. Dozens upon dozens of other Parish Councils across Lincolnshire have followed the advice from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, and invested in this key road safety initiative. I would urge any readers who continue to be concerned about excessive speeding in Bourne to e-mail the MP representing Bourne, Nick Boles, on nick.boles. mp@parliament.uk , as it seems that Bourne Parish Council continues to drag its feet on the subject of road safety. I wish you all safe and happy journeys over these balmy summer days – as ever, do watch out for motorbikes, who also like to make the most of these long fair-weather days. Many of our youngsters from schools in Bourne and Deeping are off now, so the roads tend to naturally get busier with more hazards from cyclists and pedestrians. Please take care everyone!
Tom Ingram is the owner of BIG TOM Driving School Five-Day Intensive Driving Courses in Bourne, Peterborough, Grantham, Stamford, Spalding, Boston and Lincoln Telephone: 0800 689 4174 50
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Your CLUBS GUIDE - To be included in this directory, send your details to: hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Youth Beavers Monday and Thursdays. At: Deeping St. James Scout Hut. Deeping Triathlon 8-16 year olds. Wednesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. The Rugby Field, at The Rugby Club, Deeping St. James. First Deeping St. James Eagles Cubs Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm – 7:45. The Scout Hut, Deeping St. James. First Deeping St. James Falcons Wednesday evenings. The Scout Hut, Deeping St. James. Karate Thursday evenings at 6pm. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Rookies Thursday evenings, 5:30pm – 6:30. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Sunday School Deeping Priory Church Hall, 9:50am – 11am. Wildcats The school offers part time classes to those aged 2-16, and full time accredited courses to students aged 16+. Contact: 01780 762000, or admin@ wildcats-uk.com. Ministry of Dance Children’s dance classes available in a wide variety of dance styles from 3 years and upwards. Contact: 01778 341170, or www.ministryofdanceschool.co.uk. “Rock You Theatre School” brand new for September 2015. www.rockyoutheatreschool.co.uk Deepings Youth Group ages 11-18 open Tues/Wed/Thurs www. deepingyouthgroup.co.uk for times & age specific nights
SCHOOLS Bourne Grammar South Road, Bourne. PE10 9EP. Contact: 01778 422163 or, enquires.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk. Baston C.E. Primary Main St., Baston, PE6 9PB. Contact: 01778 560430. Deeping St. James Community Primary School Welland Way, Deeping St. James, PE6 8PZ. Contact: 01778 342314. Deeping St. Nicholas Primary School Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3DG. Contact: 01775 620280. Linchfield County Primary Crowson Way, Deeping St. James, PE6 8EY. Contact: 01778 347450. Langtoft Primary Manor Way, Langtoft, PE6 9NB. Contact: 01778 343419. Market Deeping County Primary Willoughby Avenue, Market Deeping, PE6 8JE. Contact: 01778 343654. The Deepings School Park Road, Deeping St. James, PE6 8NF. Contact: 01778 342159. William Hildyard C of E Primary School Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8HZ. Contact: 01778 343119. Willoughby School South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JD. Contact: 01778 425203.
CHURCHES The Priory Church Church Gate, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 341856. Open Door Baptist Church 5 Spalding Road, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 347011. The Deeping Methodist Church Church Street, Deeping St. James. Deeping Baptist Church Bridge Street, Deeping St. James. Contact: 01778 345558. Our Lady and St Guthlac’s Roman Catholic Church, Hereward Way, Deeping St. James. Contact 01778 423593 St Guthlac’s Church, Church Street, Market Deeping. Contact: 01778 342237.
CLUBS Glebe Singers A community choir based in Market Deeping bringing people together through the medium of music. Welcoming to new members. Contact: 01778 348074. Deep In Friends Meet alternate Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm at Priory Church Hall Deeping St James. Varied programme- speakers, games, quizzes, music, trips etc. Contact: Chris Ray 01778 347796 The Deepings Camera Club promote and encourage the art of photography. Contact: http://www. deepingscameraclub.org The Deepings Ladies Coffee Club club meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Time: 10am – 12 noon. Contact Anne Winstone on 01778 344003. Bourne Business Chamber Paul Ross: 01778 440555. Dementia Support Group Corn Exchange, PE10 9AF. Kate Marshall: 01778 440153. A Handful of Harmonies All female choir. Deepings Class, Priory Church
Hall, every Wednesday during the school term from 10.30 – 12.00 noon. Also the website address should be www.handfulofharmonies.co.uk. The Deepings Flower Club Would you like to meet some new friends? Why not come and join us for a cup of coffee and watch an evening of flower arranging? Our meetings are very relaxed and welcoming. Meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. At: The Priory Church Hall, Deeping St. James. The Deepings Friendship Club for the Disabled (also has charity status) we are a branch of Disability Lincs Ltd and meet on the last Thursday of the month for afternoon tea and activities at the meeting room in Exeter Close, DSJ. Contact: Jane Thompson on 01778 341089, or email: carol.precey@lineone.net. Patchwork Pals (Sewing Group) A patchwork and quilting group for all levels. Held in The Green School, Church Street, Market Deeping.(Opposite St Guthlac’s Church). Mondays 10am - 1pm except during August. Contact Hilary Packham on 07858146919. The Deepings Friendship Club Do you enjoy tea and cake, listening to interesting speakers, going on outings, making new friends and catching up with old ones? A door-to-door transport service can be arranged. Contact: Gerd Lindfors-Windsor on 07910361899, or Jane Thompson on 01778 341089. At: Exeter Close, Millfield Road, Deeping St. James. Time: The last Thursday of the month. Contact the above for more details. Deeping St. James WI Meets on every last Thursday of the month (except December). Visitors are always welcome. At: The Priory Church Hall. Time: 7:30pm. Contact: Susanne Hoadley 01778 343194 Deepings U3A For active, stimulating and enjoyable retirement; following your interests whilst making new friends. Monthly meetings with speakers on third Monday morning of the month plus over forty wide-ranging interest groups. £10 annual subscription with minimal additional expenses for most groups. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/deepings or Membership Secretary Garth Perry, 01778 347932 The Young at Heart Club, meets alternate Tuesdays at Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Programme includes speakers, games, quizzes and trips. Contact Trisha on 01778 346348 Whittlesey Wind Ensemble Thursdays 7:45-9:15pm, Whittlesey Methodist & United Reformed Church, Queen Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1AY, www. whittleseywindensemble.com
CHARITIES ‘Christians Against Poverty (CAP) - If you are struggling with unmanageable debt, free help is at hand. We are a charity who works to bring hope into your situation, will support you and work on your behalf throughout your journey out of debt. Please call 0800 328 0006 to book an appointment or Simon on 07952 845542. www.capuk.org’ Age Concern Deepings luncheon club every Thursday, Day care every Friday, Sunday club every 3rd Sunday, Befriending service for those who need some company and at least one shopping trip each week and outings weather permitting. Betty or Bob 01778 344935. Rotary Club of The Deepings If you would like to join Rotary, volunteer your time to a community project or make a donation, register your interest on our website:http://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/ contact.php?ClubID=413 or contact our Club Secretary Jenny Spratt, e-mail jennyspratt@btinternet.com. Deeping St. James United Charities Are you, or do you know someone who is in financial need at present? If you live in Deeping St. James or Frognall, Deeping St. James United Charities may be able to help. Contact: www. dsjunitedcharities.org.uk. British Red Cross Shop 39 Church Street, Market Deeping. Contact: 01778 348894. Dementia Support South Lincs Supporting and improving the quality of life for people living with all types of dementia and their carers. Contact: 01778 440153 (Kate Marshall, Memory Health Care Worker) or 01778 342421 (Heather Gilling, Chair). The Deepings Men’s Group A local organisation run by volunteers for the Deepings community. We loan out mobility and medical aid equipment. This service is free and open to all who are registered with either: The Deepings Health Centre or The Glinton Surgery.
Contact: 01778 348144. Treasurer Brian 01778 343093 The Deepings Lions Club Part of Lions International, the World’s largest community service organisation. We raise money and donate it to deserving causes. We do community work, we have fun. We meet every 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the White Horse Pub in Mkt Deeping Facial Palsy UK A national charity based in Deeping. We support people affected by facial paralysis due to any cause. Contact: Karen Johnson on 0300 030 9333, or info@facialpalsy.org.uk. View www.facialpalsy.org.uk for more information. Exotic Pet Refuge A small charity that gives home to all kinds of animals. We take in creatures from all kinds of backgrounds - the RSPCA, owners who cannot care for a pet anymore, organisations like zoos... the list goes on. Contact: 01778 345923, or exoticpetrefuge@aol.com. www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk. Childline Contact: 0800 1111. NSPCC Help Line Contact: 0808 800 5000. RSPCA Advice Line Contact: 0300 1234 555. Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW, 01733 225999, thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org
CHILDREN Dinky Dancers Dance class for 2-4 years. Wednesday mornings in All Saints and St. Johns Church Hall, Stamford. Thursday Elsea Park, Bourne. Contact: 01780 591469, or www.dinkydancers.com. Musical Minis Preschool music group for babies and toddlers. Contact: Janie on 01778 395895. Pram and Buggy Meeting Every third Thursday of the month at 2pm at St Guthlac Church, Market Deeping. Tatty Bumpkin Wednesday Baby Explorers (shufflers/walkers) 1pm at Bourne Youth Centre. Thursday Baby Bumpkin (birth to active) 10am at Market Deeping Children’s Centre. Tatty Bumpkin (18 months to pre-school) 1pm. Contact: 07770 262767, or rutland@ tattybumpkin.com. Tumbletots Ages: 6 months – preschool. 9:45am – 1:45am (depending on the child’s age). Thursdays, at The Coronation Hall, Market Deeping. Young Explorers See how a different museum object and a different gallery can be explored through story, rhythm, rhyme and craft. Young Explorers is great for developing early literacy skills, social skills, creativity and enquiry. Every first Thursday of each month during school term time. At: Peterborough Museum, PE1 1LF. Time: 10am–11.30am and 1pm-2.30pm. £3 per participating child (2-5 years). Market Deeping Mohicans Cub pack Meet on Fridays 6.30pm to 8pm at Scout HQ Wellington Way Market Deeping PE6 8LE For children aged 8 to 10 Contact: Gill Godden 01778 347709 BilinguaSing Spanish and French singing, music and movement classes for babies from 4 weeks to preschoolers. Mondays 10am at Bourne Youth Centre, Tuesdays 10am at Stamford Corn Exchange and Thursdays 11.15am at Barn Hill Methodist Church, Stamford, Wednesdays 2pm at Deeping Community Centre (French) Thursdays 2pm at Bourne Youth Centre (French). Contact sarah@bilinguasing. com or 07495 340726 for details.
DOCTORS The Deepings Health Centre Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, PE6 8DD. Contact: 01778 579000. Dispensary: 01778 579002 (9am – 5pm). The Glinton Surgery The Green, Glinton, PE6 7JN. Contact: 01733 252246 (for all enquiries). Stamford Hospital Ryhall Road, Stamford. PE9 1UA. Contact: 01780 764151. Peterborough Hospital Edith Cavell Campus, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ. Contact: 01733 678000. NHS Direct Contact: 0845 4847.
SPORTS The Spin Room indoor cycling 7 days a week. The Deepings Leisure Centre. The Deeping School of Dance Marina Palmer took over the school in 1986, having moved from London, where she sold her large dance school. Adult and children’s classes are available. At: Deeping St. James County Primary School. Contact: Marina Palmer, 01778 345196. Deeping Joggers local running group for
all abilities. Sunday mornings 9:30am. Find them on Facebook for more information. Active 4 Ever sportives and cycling trips. Events are sporadic, and are running on 13th September. There will be a coast-to-coast ride summer 2016. Adapted Cycling Club People who have mobility problems can come to any of the Peterborough Adapted Cycling Scheme (PACS) sessions and try out a range of specially adapted bikes, with both qualified cycling coaches and experienced disabled cyclists on hand to offer help and support. Contact: Matt Taylor on 01733 863783, or email matt. taylor@vivacity-peterborough.com. Deeping Tennis Club Offering tuition for juniors and adults. A contact page can be found on: http://deepingtennisclub. com. Outgang Road, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LQ. Multifit Monday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. A cardio workout using a variety of exercise routines. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Legs, Bums and Tums Monday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A toning exercise class for your legs, bum, and tummy. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Aquafit Monday and Tuesday evenings, 8pm – 9pm. Aerobics in the water. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Kettlebells Tuesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. An exercise class using kettlebells. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Toning Tuesday Tuesday evenings, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. An all-round toning exercise class. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Step Aerobics Wednesday evenings, 6pm – 7pm. A cardio based workout using step exercises to music. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Ladies only Boxing Wednesday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A boxing circuit class with core conditioning for ladies only. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Circuits Wednesday evenings, 8pm – 9pm. A variety of exercises, weights and toning. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Aerobics Thursday evenings, 7pm – 8pm. A cardio workout. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. Boxfit Friday evenings, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. A boxing circuit class with core conditioning. The Deepings Leisure Centre. Contact: 01778 344072. RT Fitness personal training/fitness classes. Mobile: 07910869382. www. rt-fitness.co.uk or find on Facebook. Pilates Class Mondays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Super Seniors Keep Fit Thursdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Yoga Wednesdays and Thursdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Zumba Tuesdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Hip Hop Tuesdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Inspire Dance Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at The Deepings Community Centre. Contact: 01778 381770. Deeping Swimming Club A successful competitive swimming club that is Swim 21 accredited. Contact: Martyn Reynolds on 01778 344653. Website: www.deepingssc.co.uk. K.W. Badminton Club Offering tuition for all ages and abilities. Contact: A. Ridgeway on 01778 380038. Priory Badminton Club A badminton club for adults. Contact: Kim Miles on 07801493662. Deepings Bowling Association outdoor lawn bowls club. Open to all ages and abilities, Spalding Road, Deeping St. James, PE6 8NJ. Contact: 01778 343601 Boot Camps Tuesday Evenings at Sissons Farm, Peakirk at 6.30pm, Fun and Effective outdoor exercise for all abilities, Contact: Jason Fullman: 07979695363 Personal Training Private Studio in Deeping St James, Contact: Jason Fullman: 07979695363 For Police ring 101 (the non-emergency number) *The information for the club guide has been extracted from local posters or websites. The information is correct according to what is displayed on the primary source at the time. Please contact the venues directly for more information.
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Swim Club Members Make a Splash!
Established in 1976, Deepings Swimming Club are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. They pride themselves on being a small, friendly club, that can compete with the best, often winning against much larger clubs, thanks to the professionalism and dedication of both the swimmers and coaches. Members of all ages compete regularly for the club, or just simply swim for fun. The local club have produced some amazingly successful swimmers over the years, including British Paralympian, Rob Welbourn, who began his sporting career at Deepings Swimming Club, before going on to win gold medals at both the 2004 and 2008 Paralympics. Other success stories include 18 year old Alex Wray, who has just returned from competing for Team GB at the European Junior Swimming Championships. Having qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials, Alex took part in the Target Tokyo Finals, with the 2020 Olympics in his sights! The club works very hard with its dedicated young swimmers, with the top 24 ranked swimmers in each age grouping being invited to the British Summer Championships. The club will be represented proudly at British Championships and English Nationals, this summer, by Isabel Spinley, Bailie Harrison, Miki Lin-Gao and Alex Wray. Deepings
Swimming Club is proud to have been designated the Disability Hub Club for Lincolnshire, and 11 year old Miki Lin-Gao is on the British Para Swimming Spotlight programme for future Paralympians. Now a well-oiled machine, the club is clearly going strong forty years on, and has a history to be proud of. It has grown in expertise over the years, and members are able to enjoy the support of their fellow club mates, while working at their current individual levels, whilst feeling part of the team. Above all, the club aims to encourage a love or swimming, and is truly proud to be still producing first class swimmers. If anyone would like to join the club, they can request a FREE trial by calling Martyn Reynolds on 01778 344653 or by visiting the club website on www.deepingssc.co.uk
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