Discovering the Deepings issue 061, July 2020 by Discovering Magazines

Issue 61 / July 2020

& surrounding villages

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Deeping Scrubs Squad get sewing

Stay Alert Protect the NHS Save Lives

Empire Gym setting Gold Standards

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The place to go for delicious fish and chips Online orders are still preferred via our website at

www.linfordsfishandchips.co.uk Walk ins are available between 12pm & 2pm or 4pm & 8pm, Tuesday - Thursday

www.linfordsfishandchips.co.uk Linfords Traditional Fish & Chips | 6 Market Place | Market Deeping Near Peterborough, | Lincolnshire | PE6 8EA. See current deals on our Facebook page @linfordsfishandchips

Introduction

Welcome to your July Issue. Welcome to July’s issue of your favourite community lifestyle magazine. As I write, I’m full of optimism after having recently spent a whole morning visiting a host of shop owners in Bourne. Monday June 15th had been earmarked weeks ago as the day when non-essential retail outlets could re-open after twelve long weeks ‘locked down’. Still very cautious and adhering to the guidelines regarding social distance, we were able to see such relief on many smiling faces, as the light at the end of this dismal old tunnel is starting to become brighter with each passing day. Yes, it has been hell for many, with redundancies and a likely recession both being a serious threat. However, I have been so impressed with the many ways people in our area have pulled together, sharing and caring, all keen to come out of this horrible pandemic stronger than before. Those cheerful shop owners and customers sent out a message – we are now ready to get back to normal, so let’s keep on our guard, follow the advice and keep caring for each other. That optimism is tangible and hopefully reflected on many of the pages in front of you right now.

Claire x

A warm welcome to July’s issue and our first “hard copy” since March 2020. At the time of writing, Britain’s coronavirus alert level has now been reduced from four to three, so enabling the easing of even more restrictions. The nation can now move on from “Eat, Drink, Exercise, Repeat”, leaving a legacy which will remain firm in our memory. For every finely tuned, muscular “lockdown hunk”, there are well-rounded “lockdown chunks”, not to mention the “lockdown drunks.” Which one have you become? A belated reminder that June 18th every year is “International Picnic Day”, but the lockdown will have no doubt prevented too many celebrations taking place. However, as many of us (‘of a certain vintage’) may sometimes/always struggle with our computer, we can all anticipate at some point hearing the acronym “PICNIC” from one of our despairing offspring - Problem In Chair, Not In Computer! And finally, we’ve had a painter and decorator round, who’s currently furloughed as a Virgin Atlantic pilot. He made a lovely job of the landing! Enjoy the read!

John

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Inside Highlights 4/5.................. What’s happening at Vine House Farm. 6....................... Wines Worth Locating with Trevor Langley. 8...................... Recipe of the Month – Strawberry lollies. 11...................... The Chemist Shop – Repeat prescription service. 12..................... Hummingbird Hypnotherapy – Getting ready for the new normal. 15..................... Citizens Advice column. 16/17............... Recharge your health with Gene Living. 18/20............. Empire Gym getting ‘COVID-ready’. 21..................... Renu – Looking after your hands. 22/23............ Community Matters – Deeping Scrubs Squad. 24.................... Community News. 26.................... Gardening Tips for July. 28.................... Wicker World for quality, choice and value. 30.................... Consumer Advice from Safe Local Trades. 36.................... Will & Probate Services – Selling magic beans. 38.................... Your Finances with Liberty Partnership. 40................... Property News from Briggs Residential. 46.................... Words from the New Mayor of Deeping 48................... Pets and Vets – Feline Vaccinations. 50/51............. Events for July. 54.................... The Covid Lockdown Quiz. 55.................... Kidz Puzzle Page. 58/64............ Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to:

Nick Ash, Liberty Partnership Ltd, Empire Gym, Trevor Langley, Claire Gray, Nicole Woodcock, Vine House Farm

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What’s Happening in July at FARM RETAILERS HOPE Vine House Farm

Retail

NEW SHOPPING HABITS WILL STICK FRESH STRAWBERRIES

Farm retailers nationwide are that It’shopeful difficult toshopping resist a habits forged as a reaction to coronavirus will last long perfectly beyond the pandemic, following ripe strawberry & youan unprecedented surge in new customers. Providing reliable to abundant fresh know they are access ripe when they smell soseasonal good. produce, sourced with low Look food miles directly from local family-run farms at fair too. out for our organic sweetcorn this month prices, the country’s hugeTasty network of independent farm shops has become & endlessly versatile & not an air mile inasight! more attractive option to shoppers than ever before, according to research Try wrapped in foil & cooked on the BBQ; it isbya real the Farm Retailfavourite Association (FRA). summer of everyone at Vine House Farm. farmer suppliers in otherwise difficult economic Following seven weeks of lockdown rules, circumstances. The addition of new services 92% of farm retailers surveyed by the FRA alone has allowed 73% of farm retailers to either reported a “significant” rise in new customers hire extra staff or furlough fewer employees as shelves were continually replenished and Bennett Butchers make delicious pork pies & than they expected to. offered customers appealing local alternatives to under-pressure supermarkets. Quick toBrowning’s haslet & they also make the famous In Deeping St Nicholas, Vine House Farm adapt, farm shops are, crucially, Lincolnshire Pork Sausages, aproviding recipe originating has risen to the challenges of Covid-19 calm environments with easy-to-follow social in Deeping St Nicholas from Browning’s by increasing their range of fresh fruit and distancing measures that allow shoppers to feel Butchers. All now in stock by popular demand. vegetables. They have also increased their safe. Not only have most farm shops stayed range of locally sourced meat, along with open, many have come up with convenient fresh bread from local suppliers. The shop OPEN AGAIN ON SUNDAYS.... new ways to serve their communities. area has been enlarged and new ...& if you’ve not alreadycustomer seen it, we flows introduced to ensure that everyone Some 79% of farm retailers polled by the FRA now have a marquee covering our remains safe. said they had introduced a click and collection shop entrance, meaning rain or service because of coronavirus, including in the Farm retailers play an important in the shine there is shelterrole whilst you wait. form of completely contactless ‘drive-throughs’, rural economy and provide a welcome source We still must restrict customers to while another 67% have introduced home of income for thousands of deliveries. As a result, farm shops onlyindependent one per household each visit & suppliers across the across the UK have processed an onlycountry, a maximum of four people in from family estimated 1.4 million+ orders for thefarms shoptoatartisan any one time.The FRA makers. home delivery or collection since estimates that the UK’s network of the government announced its shops support thousands of HOME GROWN THIS MONTH.... lockdown rules in March. .... farm & NEXT MONTH local suppliers and together have Tomatoes, Spinach, Little Gem Lettuce, Salad Discovery Apples, pinkof&more sweet, a combined turnover This ingenuity means Rocket, farm shops Leaves, Beetroot, Carrots, Courgettes, Broad Beans, than £1.5bn, including sales from are protecting hundreds of jobs with a hint of strawberry. Our farm shop will cafés. and income for thousands Chard, Cucumbers, SweetofPeppers, Radish & Chillies sunflowers be in bloom too.

SAUSAGES....

VINE HOUSE FARM, DEEPING ST. NICHOLAS, SPALDING, LINCS, PE11 3DG PHONE 01775 630 208 ONLINE VINEHOUSEFARM.CO.UK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 4

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What’s Happening in July at Vine House Farm FRESH STRAWBERRIES It’s difficult to resist a perfectly ripe strawberry & you know they are ripe when they smell so good. Look out for our organic sweetcorn this month too. Tasty & endlessly versatile & not an air mile in sight! Try wrapped in foil & cooked on the BBQ; it is a real summer favourite of everyone at Vine House Farm.

SAUSAGES.... Bennett Butchers make delicious pork pies & haslet & they also make the famous Browning’s Lincolnshire Pork Sausages, a recipe originating in Deeping St Nicholas from Browning’s Butchers. All now in stock by popular demand. OPEN AGAIN ON SUNDAYS.... ...& if you’ve not already seen it, we now have a marquee covering our shop entrance, meaning rain or shine there is shelter whilst you wait. We still must restrict customers to only one per household each visit & only a maximum of four people in the shop at any one time.

HOME GROWN THIS MONTH.... Tomatoes, Spinach, Rocket, Little Gem Lettuce, Salad Leaves, Beetroot, Carrots, Courgettes, Broad Beans, Chard, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers, Radish & Chillies

.... & NEXT MONTH Discovery Apples, pink & sweet, with a hint of strawberry. Our sunflowers will be in bloom too.

VINE HOUSE FARM, DEEPING ST. NICHOLAS, SPALDING, LINCS, PE11 3DG PHONE 01775 630 208 ONLINE VINEHOUSEFARM.CO.UK OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FIND US ON FACEBOOK FACEBOOK.COM/VINEHOUSEFARMSHOP

Wines Worth Locating: The Winebarn

ermany utilises Riesling grapes to great advantage and the resulting wines have a range from Trocken (dry), Kabinett (mediumdry), through medium and sweet, to Beerenauslese (very sweet) and Eiswein (even sweeter).

The WineBarn Ltd company specialises in ﬁnding, importing and offering German wines of superb quality and elegance. Their managing director is Iris Ellmann, who is very much acknowledged and respected, and one of the UK’s ﬁrst Fellows (The Riesling Fellowship), as an expert in German wines. The team are extremely proud of having been recognised as The IWC Best German Wine Merchant. Advice includes recommendations for food pairings and for any other occasions and events. The WineBarn also offers a Rare and Antique Wines Service, sourcing elusive investment wines from hidden German cellars. For this ‘quest’ I searched for dry Riesling wines. The Allendorf family have a history of over 700 years, living and working in the Rheingau region, which is home to the famed Riesling white wine grape. Their estate is recognised as one of the largest family-owned wineries in the Rheingau. ‘Allendorf Save Water Drink Riesling’ (dry) has a primary fruity sensation, including apricot and crisp apple, for the nasal senses. Continuing to the mouthfeel and palate’s enjoyment, this is a very popular, refreshing wine. www.thewinebarn.co.uk/collections/allendorf

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Since the latter part of the 15th century, the Aldinger family have worked the land in the town of Fellbach. Committed and dedicated to their productions, the wines produced have exceptional quality. ‘Aldinger Rebhuhn Riesling Trocken’ I found to have very acceptable orchard fruits on the bouquet. It is certainly crisp and fresh, with a good finish on the palate. Ideal to grace many dining tables, this is another popular production. www.thewinebarn.co.uk/collections/aldinger Riesling wines are great to accompany numerous dishes of cuisine, as well as having the ability to be enjoyed on their own. These and many more excellent wines with a passion, (a good number of which are multi-award-winning) are available from The WineBarn Ltd. Ordering is easy and available online, too. Orders are dealt with quickly and efficiently, dispatching to all types of properties, including hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, retailers, private clients, homes and offices. The WineBarn is delivering now. The WineBarn Ltd, 16 Taylor’s Yard, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 3XX Tel: 01962 761215 E-mail: wine@thewinebarn.co.uk www.thewinebarn.co.uk As always, enjoy!

Trevor Langley JULY 2020

The

GOAT at Frognall

Reopenin from

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE GOAT AT FROGNALL? Here’s What … Please note we are asking ALL customers to pre-book tables to eat INSIDE the pub where possible. We have made sure there is adequate space between all tables and have implemented a one-way-system along with guided pathways and sanitiser stations at all key points, to make sure we are meeting the new government guidelines. Outside, all our tables are at least two metres apart and there are sanitiser stations at all key points; all play equipment will be sanitised before each service period. We are still offering our popular takeaway dishes, so if you wish to enjoy our food and beer at home, our “call and collect” service is still possible. We will be using our Facebook page to keep customers up-to-date as we progress through this opening phase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us in the usual way. We would also like to say a HUGE thank you to all of the customers who have been supporting us and other local businesses during this period and look forward to welcoming you back INTO the pub again! Richard, Steph and the team.

Our new Food Service Hours will be

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Recipe

STRAWBERRY ICE LOLLIES The kids will love these (adults too!) and they are so simple to make! Perfect for those sunny afternoons spent in the garden...

Method

Ingredients

150g fresh strawberries 90g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 500g tub of low-fat natural yogurt 100g melted white chocolate 60g sugar balls or strands

You will need 6 or 8 ice lolly sticks

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2 Mix in the low-fat natural yogurt. Pour into the ice-lolly moulds and freeze. Once frozen, take them out of the moulds and dip the tips of the lollies in the melted white chocolate, then quickly dip them in the sugar balls or strands. Serve as soon as they set! Tip: You could swap the strawberries for other fresh berries like blackberries or raspberries instead!

6 or 8 ice lolly moulds

1 Put the strawberries, caster sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl. Crush the fruit until roughly broken up and the sugar has dissolved.

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APPLY NOW FOR GREATER

PETERBOROUGH UTC

We are excited to announce that Greater Peterborough UTC is now accepting applications from students who wish to start with us in Year 9, 10 and 12 in September 2020! After a successful consultation and with the full support of the Baker Dearing Trust we are finally able to share this excellent news, which means that young people who are passionate about STEM are now able to come to our school at an even earlier age. We are the school of choice for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future in Peterborough and the surrounding area. Our innovative approach prioritises employer-led enrichment activities, work experience and personalised careersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; guidance, alongside technical and traditional qualifications at GCSE and A Level standard. "Expanding our age range to include year 9 means we are able to offer our specialist curriculum to even more of Peterborough's young engineers, architects and designers." GPUTC Principal, Mr Bisley

To ensure students are well prepared for their GCSE exams, Year 9 students will study English, Maths and Science in a way that is linked closely to their project-based challenges. Teachers will focus on closing any knowledge and skills gaps, embedding and accelerating studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning, ensuring a smooth and purposeful transition from their previous schooling, so all students are ready to start their GCSE programmes in earnest at the start of Year 10. Students will also have one hour of PE and one hour of personal development per week. Applications are now open for Year 9 as well as Year 10 and 12 for a September 2020 start. For more information visit www.gputc.com, call 01733 715950, email applications@gputc.com and follow our socials @GPUTC

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Your Health

Getting Ready for the

“New Normal” with Hummingbird Hypnotherapy

BY NICOLE WOODCOCK, HUMMINGBIRD HYPNOTHERAPY

hings are beginning to change. As the UK begins its reopening plans to get our economy back on its feet, there appears to be far more that we need to begin to think about. Remember March 2020 seems an age away; those moments of fear we all had about the coming months and being locked in our homes. The change that happened during this time has been immense. Businesses closed or furloughed staff, schools closed, daily shopping becoming a weekly occurrence and definitely not a family outing! There appeared home schooling and juggling working from home. In the beginning, there was so much to manage and adjust to, but we all did both - managed and adjusted to our new way of life. July 2020, and that change has returned; the process whereby we are all confused as to what is actually happening, other than ‘garden socialising’ being the ‘new thing of the year’! Some schools return, others don’t. Some businesses can open, others can’t. Is it any wonder that things have been overwhelming, anxious, fearful

and, at times, emotional? Add to the recipe the further ingredients… judgement, opinions, racism, consistent negative news feeds and a bundle of anger – potential brain overload at its finest! So, how are you feeling about this transition? “New Normal” as it has been named. A time to do what is best for you and your family. A time to stay safe, stay alert, don’t go out, do go out, go to work, or don’t! This is a time for personal strength, a time to reunite and share positive support. If you don’t agree with someone else and their decision, remember that’s fine; it’s not yours. Leave your judgement at the door and be happy with your own decisions. If nothing else, this year has taught me that even in our own homes with limited face-to-face contact with friends other than

via a screen, supporting each other is the way forward. In business, in choices, in your trips to the beach. Share your wins, be grateful that you’re safe, carry on being kind and smiling…. please keep smiling. We have all managed this in our own way and have started to come out on the other side, so let’s build each other up and restore each other with faith and kindness. I will have access to my office again after July 4th which I am really looking forward to - ready to deep clean and set up for social-distanced sessions. Hummingbird Hypnotherapy will be offering evening appointments from 6pm to 9pm online, Monday to Friday. I am also preparing for face-toface sessions, as soon as I am allowed to. Please keep posted for updates.

Nicole

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DEEP-IN AESTHETICS:

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We have received many five-star reviews from our clients who have remarked on our professionalism and service. Megan, for instance, wrote in February 2020, “I cannot recommend enough, so knowledgeable, friendly and just lovely. A relaxed experience/environment.”

ability to make clear, informed, uninfluenced decisions whilst consuming alcohol is hardly a sensible step!

Unfortunately, however, we have also heard from new clients about their negative experiences elsewhere with ‘so-called professionals’ in this field. Sadly, not everyone seems to give this ‘medical procedure’ the seriousness it deserves. Although unregulated, common sense dictates there is only one environment where you should have Botox and dermal filler injections, and that is in a licensed clinic.

made under the influence of alcohol, which also can lead to complications when combined with the products and procedures themselves. These parties are often carried out by individuals who do not have the requisite training in aesthetics and, as mobile practitioners, can be difficult to contact post-treatment, in the event of a problem.

There have been many disaster stories, especially within the last three years, of women holding parties where these procedures are undertaken. Unfortunately, these events are organised as a cheaper option and inevitably lead to poor decisions being

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Advice

“Scammers Raise Their Game During Coronavirus Lockdown,” say Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire Disappointingly, during a time when most of us are feeling vulnerable, scammers are looking for every opportunity to take advantage. Action Fraud has already reported over £5.3 million lost to scammers during the present lockdown. And this is only the tip of the iceberg…. • We are worried about our health and know that face masks, sanitizer and home testing kits are all available to help protect coronavirus spreading. Scammers are offering these things at high prices but may not provide them at all, once we have paid in advance. • We are worried about having food and being able to shop if we are isolating or shielding. Scammers are offering to shop for us – at a price. Not an act of kindness but a fraud against our purse. • We are worried about money while businesses are shut and jobs uncertain. Scammers are pretending to be from the Department for Works and Pensions and asking for our personal details and bank information. Scammers seize every opportunity. We can and should be doing something about it!

JULY 2020

Visit the website Research and Campaigns page (www.citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk) and social media for regular updates. Our message is that we can all help in the fight against scammers. We can take action by being aware of the scams that are out there. We can find out how to help prevent scams happening to us. We can know how to report scams. And we can all help each other by passing on information about scams to friends, family and colleagues. Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire is currently working on telephone, webchat and email. Clients are asked to use Adviceline on 03444 111444 or the Migrant Worker Helpline on 03448 476128. Alternatively use Webchat and Email via www.citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk

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RECHARGE YOUR HEALTH

s we venture back to some sort of normality, are you thinking once again about weight loss, healthy eating and getting your health on track? The list of hip ways to eat has expanded rapidly.

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t the time of writing this article, there is an unconfirmed potential re-opening date for gyms in England of Saturday July 4th. And we are working doubly hard to ensure if and when this day comes, we are ready. COVIDReady! I write this article on the assumption that July 4th is the day we will re-open. This could change. For me, it’s about three things. Absolute and laserlike attention to detail; clarity of communication

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in both the messages and procedures we adopt; and it’s about people knowing that every possible mitigating effort has been taken to make you, the customer, as safe as possible, so promoting a feeling of confidence, trust and security. So, in order to demonstrate that attention to detail and clarity, here are the things we are doing to ensure Empire Gym sets what could be considered a gold-standard.

Booking Procedure: There will be a booking system. 1,020 one-hour

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Health training slots will be made available every week. So, twelve one-hour slots each weekday and four one-hour slots on each weekend day. Sixty-eight slots per week in total.

Changing rooms and showers will strictly not be used. People must arrive ready to train and must then immediately go home once the training hour is over. Toilets will be in use on the ground floor with strict hygiene rules in place.

People will be able to book using either the ‘Clublink’ App which is normally used for class booking or will be able to call by telephone. No gym towels will be allowed in the gym. We In each one-hour slot, there will be a have decided that gym towels are maximum gym floor capacity of just potential breeding grounds for viral and fifteen people. With approximately bacterial spread. Changing three hundred square metres of gym rooms and floor space, this means that on average Cleaning of equipment and dabbing showers will of perspiration will be done only with there is a person for each twenty square metres of space. There will be a fifteenstrictly not be the provision of blue paper towels. minute gap between each fifteen Equipment sanitising spray bottles will be used. person, one-hour slot, allowing cleaning attached to every piece of equipment time, air exchange (explained later) and and we will greatly increase the number preventing the unnecessary crossover of people of paper towel dispensers and bins. Every touch entering and leaving the gym. point should be sanitised after using a piece of equipment. Booking will begin from Sunday June 28th. People will initially be able to book six days in advance Increased hand sanitisation stations will be and book three sessions a week, increasing to installed, building on the already very strong four or five, once we are able to gauge booking Empire Gym culture of sanitising your hands, on patterns over the first two weeks. entry to and exit from the gym. Hands should also

Sanitisation, Cleanliness, Safety and Social Distancing Protocols: We have purchased temperature scanning equipment and, on arrival, each person, at two-metres distance, will have their forehead scanned, and anyone whose temperature is shown to be above the agreed limit, will be told to go home. Anyone exhibiting symptoms such as a cough will also be told to leave. We will stick to the two-metre social distancing rule regardless of whether the government relax the guidelines to less than two metres. We always follow the science, but we also follow our own instincts when we think that to do so will not only meet the standards but necessarily exceed them. We aspire to set a gold standard and we think anything below two-metre distancing in a gym environment would be irresponsible.

now be sanitised between using every piece of equipment. Workstations on equipment will be two metres apart wherever possible, and specially manufactured floor-standing, clear, toughened safety glass ‘shields’ will be installed where appropriate, mainly in the cardio and class areas. Wherever equipment is clustered close together and shields cannot be used, a ‘cluster’ of several pieces of equipment will be given a colour code, meaning only one piece of equipment in the cluster can be used at any given time. The safety glass shields, will be placed between cardio equipment in the ‘Cardio Zone’. People will, however, be encouraged not to use cardio equipment directly adjacent to each other and to maintain the two-metre distance. Any piece of cardio equipment can be used only for a maximum of twenty minutes, ensuring people

We will stick to the two-metre social distancing rule regardless of whether the government relax the guidelines to less than two metres.

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Health have a fair opportunity to use equipment in their booked one-hour slot. In the specific area of wearing face coverings while exercising indoors in a gym and fitness environment, we do not at this exact juncture feel that sufficient scientific and medical guidance has been given by the government to make an educated and responsible decision as to whether people should or should not wear a face covering while at Empire Gym. So, we will wait for that advice to become clear. When such explicit and specific expert advice emerges, we will respect and abide by it to the letter. There will be no cash transactions, only cards and Apple Pay. Bottles of water will be available to purchase, and we encourage people, if bringing their own water, to bring enough so not to have to refill at the gym. The water coolers will not be in use and we will not allow refill from taps in the toilet sinks.

those that are lower in intensity. At this time, we personally feel that spinning/indoor cycling classes and high intensity classes like Metafit and HIITSTEP pose too high a risk. The same applies to HIIT circuit classes which will also be held back for now. We will, however, bring two or three spin bikes into the gym space which can be used in accordance with the rules for all other cardio equipment.

As more information becomes available about whether the government will allow indoor group classes to take place, we will create a new, curtailed, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;COVID Responsibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; timetable, that will initially only include Bodypump, Bodybalance and CoreThe only classes to be Blast (as three relatively low intensity, low movement but very effective classes available at that minimise sweat, humidity and air first will be movement and turbulence).

those that are lower in intensity.

As air conditioning is not considered to be suitable, according to the science at the moment, because it causes air movement and turbulence, it will not be turned on in the gym while people are training. However, the sophistication of the system installed at Empire Gym means we can still use it to make the environment even safer. In the fifteen minutes between every one-hour gym slot, the system will be used to exchange the air, so that fresh air is present for the arrival of the next group of people. The same principle applies to time gaps between classes. Wherever possible, the doors at the front and back of the gym will be left fully open to further improve ventilation.

Will there be Classes?: The only classes to be available at first will be

It is likely that this new timetable will take effect in the second or third week of reopening, if rules allow.

The first-floor class area has over one hundred square metres of working space and we will limit class booking to nine people per class maximum. Booking will be the same as before, if and when the new timetable is allowed to go ahead. So, it is safe to say we have our finger on the pulse. We have worked hard in our research. We are ready, and able to provide the safest possible, most innovative and COVID-responsible gym to the people of the Deepings. We have always been a business based on family values, attention to detail and cleanliness, and it so happens that now, the new global landscape is one we are instinctively ready to navigate. It is in our nature to want to keep you safe. And we will. See you soon.

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Looking After Your Hands BY CLAIRE GRAY, OWNER OF RENU

he welfare of our hands during this coronavirus outbreak has become paramount. Your hands tell the world how healthy you are, how old you are, and how well you take care of yourself. Now, we are diligently washing and sanitising our hands, so they are certainly clean, but beautiful hands do not usually just happen. Nails and hands need hydrating, moisturising and protecting from the elements. Here are our top tips on how you can make your hands your best accessory

Keep them clean – Strong detergents and cleaning products can strip the natural oils from your hands that keep them youthful and healthy, and leaving them covered in dry, peeling skin. Use a good quality anti-bacterial hand wash and exfoliate your hands two or three times a week with a gentle exfoliator. We would recommend Decleor 1000 Grain Exfoliator which can be used all over the body.

Care for your cuticles – Healthy cuticles cultivate healthy nails. Make sure you rub your moisturiser into the nail and cuticle as well as your hands. Use a cuticle oil daily; this will keep the nail hydrated and promote youthful looking hands. We would recommend Orly Argon Oil Cuticle Care.

Problem nails – There are five different nail types so it’s very important that if you have problem nails you establish the right formula for you. Using the wrong treatment will either elevate the problem or make no difference at all. Our therapists are trained to assess your nails and recommend the correct formula for you, depending on your nails’ needs. Regular use of the correct formula will solve the problem within six weeks.

Moisturise - It’s the skin on the back of your hands that will become thin and wrinkly long before your palms, so apply your hand cream to the back of your hands and only use the excess on the palms. A good quality hand cream will not leave your hands sticky and greasy. Each time you use your anti-ageing cream and serum on your face, rub the excess into the backs of your hands. As you are now washing your hands so often, make a point of moisturising the backs of your hands before bed each night. We would recommend Decleor anti-ageing hand cream.

Nourish, protect, polish - Beautifully polished nails promote a well-groomed appearance and can create a more youthful appearance. A base coat is really important to protect the nail bed. Whilst the polish will help protect the nail from the elements, your nails also need time to breathe. If you can’t face showing them off without a polish, then make sure you use a cuticle oil on a regular basis and always remove polish with a nonacetone remover. If you are looking for a longer-lasting polish, soft gel polishes can be professionally applied at our salon and they will protect the nail and last for up to fourteen days. Hard gel polish will last much longer and can also be used to “build” the nail for more even or longer length. If you would like more advice on which formula will work for your hands and nails, or which polish preference is best for you, then please contact Renu on 01778 423923.

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igning up to sew scrubs for the NHS is so much more than you could ever expect; the volunteers are not just there to help - they are involved because it also helps them. At a time when human contact is limited, and many of us find ourselves isolated, more alone than imaginable, or in a situation we deem unbearable, scrubs have given us purpose, companionship and a drive to be part of something wonderful. As one of the co-ordinators for the Deepings area, I feel privileged to have met people from all walks of life and they generously opened their hearts and shared their stories, some heart-breaking, with me. Meeting the people that benefit from the work we have done is warming; they are incredibly thankful and full of praise. This feels almost wrong; we adopted this role because we are so deeply appreciative of all they have sacrificed and continue to do for us and yet they show us their gratitude. The NHS is bursting with the most fantastic and passionate individuals, and helping them is an honour we are proud to behold. As a team, we have been able to help hospitals in Cambridge, Huntingdon, Peterborough, and beyond; keyworkers in care homes; Macmillan carers; specialist schools and nurseries, to name but a few. In seven weeks, our team of thirty-five (alongside “Deeping Cares”) produced:

637 face coverings 272 scrub hats 132 headbands 121 ear savers 3 knitted teddies Totalling 22

545 wash bags 271 scrub sets 123 knitted hearts 79 surgical gowns 2,183 items

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None of us had ever met, prior to this, but we formed a virtual community and pulled together to be part of something amazing. Drop-offs on doorsteps is the extent of our contact, whilst social media profile pictures give us a peek into what each of us looks like. We all speak fondly of a day when we can meet in person and wonder if we will be able to match faces to the characters we have come to know and care for. The “Scrubs Squad” hasn’t been exclusively for “sewists” either. Initially, when the need was at its greatest, we had generous offers from those willing to drive for us or help wherever they could; Helen, tracing out pattern after pattern for the sewing team around her position as a keyworker; Charlotte, a willing volunteer who quickly jumped aboard to co-ordinate with me and I’m so glad she did. The first few weeks were a blur between dropoffs, collections, distributing fabrics, new members arriving and needing the necessary resources to get started, and answering many questions at a time when we were still learning ourselves. Without Charlotte, I would have been drowning and we certainly hit the ground running. Within a day of joining, Charlotte and her family found themselves JULY 2020

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with a house full of donated fabrics that needed sorting, items that needed delivering and a constant stream of requests … and they embraced it all. Then there was Gemma, who acquired a sewing machine and taught herself to sew, as she was so eager to support the NHS, despite being a keyworker herself. As Charlotte is now preparing to return to work, Hilary has kindly stepped in and is now my fellow co-ordinator; her contribution is invaluable and she has embraced the role with enthusiasm and compassion. We are still sewing scrubs and working to meet further requests in Huntingdon and Cambridge hospitals. We are also looking to get involved in more community projects, for example, the “Big Community Sew”, offering free face coverings to our local area. If you can sew, knit or crochet, and wish to join us, please search for the Deeping Scrubs Squad on Facebook, where a warm, socially distant, welcome awaits you. As part of an independent group, we cannot accept financial donations. However, we do have a wish list of items on Amazon that community groups and members of the public can purchase on our behalf. They will then be delivered to a central point for distribution to our team. You can find the details here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ ls/248OH349EO9SO?ref_=wl Please share or contact us by e-mail at Natalie_Lumb@hotmail.co.uk. JULY 2020

When I saw the link for making scrubs, I made the decision to join, especially as it was the Easter holidays. I usually make patchwork quilts, so my sewing machine was already set up. I asked my neighbours for any duvet covers or sheets they could spare, and loads of material arrived at my doorstep. It took me a day to print and stick the pattern together and then cut out a scrub set. It took me four days to make my first set! It’s a long while since I had made clothes and the V neck was the hardest bit, (mine was a bit U-shaped!) Nevertheless, I have so far made eight sets but I haven’t got any faster as that V is still a killer! To have a break from scrubs, I decided to look at face coverings and I made about fifty. Sam’s on Rycroft Avenue are going to have them in the shop for anyone to collect. We also worked with “Deeping Cares”. Dawn Burton, one of our multi-talented “sewists”, is also a member of this group, a non-profit making organisation, founded by Anne Smart who sadly died earlier this year. Nicola Joy and Jane Hayball knew it would be Anne’s wishes to continue, due to her passion for knitting and helping others, and so organised the making of items such as mask ear savers, premature baby hats and jackets, Christmas outfits for premature babies, as well as stars. Before lockdown, members would meet monthly at Braeburn Lodge for “knit and natter”. As the key worker requests grew and branched out into knitting and crochet projects, “Deeping Cares” were incredibly supportive and created many wonderful items and are still going strong. For more information, “Deeping Cares” have a Facebook page with up-to-date information about current projects, or Jane can be contacted at jane.hayball@btinternet.com.

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“LOVE DEEPINGS” Your Support Is Vital (Especially Now)!

ithin just one year, the Love Deepings brand has become a familiar beacon within the community, helping to promote the local offering, encouraging more visitors, and building on local support. We are blessed with an amazing community spirit across the Deepings and local villages, and a strong sense of LOCAL is valued. People are pleasantly surprised when they visit; they find a ‘hidden gem’ – peaceful, convenient and very friendly. In lean times, consumers aim to save money and eliminate many or all luxuries, cut back on extras, and apply prudent spending and budgeting. In such a volatile environment, smaller local businesses count on your custom to stay afloat.

make all the difference to helping shape our future community. LOCAL helps build a sense of community and provides a place for people to meet (in normal times). It has been great these past few weeks to see familiar faces, local smiles and chatter resurrected, as more businesses start to re-open. Most local businesses are run by people who live locally and care about our community, many of whom sponsor events, give to local causes and volunteer to help with local clubs and organisations across the Deepings and local villages. Your support really does help make a difference to where we live and definitely brings more smiles locally. Alison @Love Deepings

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DEEPING ST JAMES PRIMARY SCHOOL Firstly, at DSJ we hope that you are all keeping well and safe during this most extraordinary time. It seems a whole world away from the beginning of March, when the children at DSJ had so much success at The Peterborough Drama Festival! Following lockdown easing, the school has now partially re-opened to children in the Reception, Year 1 and the Year 6 classes. We also have a group for children of ‘critical workers’ and vulnerable children in other year groups. This provision has been available since lockdown began, even opening throughout the Easter and Half Term holidays. My thanks to all staff who have made this possible.

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The playground and field have been divided up so that children from different bubbles don’t mix, and parents are dropping off and picking children up from four different access points around the school. Having said all this, the staff and children have adapted superbly to all the changes and I am very proud of them all. Smiling faces seem to greet staff each morning and it’s great to have the school alive again. I am hoping that, when September comes, we will be able to open as a fully functioning school, but we will have to wait and see how things progress.

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learning spaces. The bubbles that we have in school, at present, range from ten to fourteen children, depending on the space which they are using.

As a school, if we can be of any assistance in the local community, please let me know! Take care and keep safe! Thanks Ian Wilkinson, Headteacher

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uly is a joy as you start to pick all those wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the vegetable patch or allotment is still very demanding, and watering and weeding are key. Make sure you keep crops well-watered. It is better to water them frequently and generously, as intermittent watering can cause problems with ﬂowers falling, fruits failing to form, skins splitting and premature bolting. Watering at the beginning or end of the day is preferable as the temperatures are lower and the sun not so strong and spreading a mulch will help to slow down evaporation and suppress weeds. Also hoeing is good for water retention as it breaks up the soil and it also keeps weeds at bay. It is now time to lift garlic; hang the bulbs out in the sun or in an airy shed. Onions also need drying well before they are stored. A few days before harvesting, loosen the soil around the roots, choose a dry day to lift the bulbs and lay them on the ground in the sun. Do not be tempted to store them until they are thoroughly dry as they will not keep as long and probably rot. Also, early potatoes can be lifted and, if you are not using the space for anything else, a green manure can be planted, such as mustard (a fast growing crop), which will help prevent weed growth and can be dug in, when fully grown, to provide nutrients for the soil. Although it is getting late for sowing and planting, there are still a few crops that can be planted:

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n my role on the Professional Standards Board of the Society of Will Writers, I get to see the very best, and the very worst, of my industry, especially given that my brief is to deal with complaints against members. The society has over 2,500 members and the fact that they are members tends to mean that they are the more reputable practitioners in the sector. But there is a worrying trend that I have spotted and that is the number of people who sell lifetime products or storage products to clients at hugely inflated prices. These products tend to make promises of benefits in the future that are of dubious value. Two examples that I have come across recently highlight the issue perfectly. In one case, a ninetyyear-old client was sold a lifetime storage product which guaranteed that all updates to her will would be free; she would have access to discounts on future purchases and a guarantee that the firm would only charge 3% of her gross estate to her family if they were instructed to do probate in the future. The cost of the plan - £3,000! The value in that plan was nil – guaranteeing probate costs at 3% was the company guaranteeing itself that it could charge her family an extra £10,500 when she died, for a job that should cost in the region of £2,500. Sadly, whilst unscrupulous, the firm did nothing illegal in selling her the product. Fortunately, we were able to get her a full refund in this case, but there will be hundreds, if not thousands, of people who have been convinced to buy this worthless product, especially given that the London-based firm comes up high in the adverts on Google when you search for a ‘will writer’. In the second case, a client purchased a storage product from a firm, this time registered in Peterborough. The fee was £12 per year, per document; in this case, there were no bells nor whistles, just a promise of an unspecified discount

on future purchases. On the face of it, that seems reasonable, but when you consider that the client purchased two wills, four Lasting Powers of Attorney, with associated documentation, they ended up being asked to fork out £96 plus VAT (£115.20) per year in storage fees. This is for a service that is little more than putting some documents in an envelope and keeping them in a safe place! Now don’t get me wrong, it is not unreasonable to charge for document storage; it is becoming more and more expensive for us to source secure storage space. Our ‘Foreversafe’ product charges £25 per year for an individual (or £35 for a couple) to store their documents with us. For that, you get your documents stored; we will store your deeds; give you access to a free legal advice line; and when you die (if your family chooses to instruct us to do the probate on your estate) we will discount our fee by an amount equivalent to the storage fees you have already paid us. I guess what I am saying is that when you are making a decision about who to trust with your planning, it might be worth asking them the cost of their lifetime plan or storage fees before you start. The answer might be telling! Or just call us on 01778 382723 and let us help you and your family.

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who quote the highest values, yet it is the welltrained, experienced agents who have the skills to secure the best prices for their clients in the most convenient timescale. So when selecting your estate agent, by all means invite several to comment on value, but then choose the agent who demonstrates mastery, and who actually has a marketing plan in place, along with superb post-offer follow-up capabilities. Additionally, find an agent that you like! One who has the integrity to offer straighttalking advice and who uses superb communication skills to keep you informed every step of the way, before, during and after the sale, thereby minimising the stress of moving. In estate agency, a high valuation does not necessarily mean you’ll get more for your property, nor does it indicate a high-value service! The agent you rate most highly will probably also be the one who suggests the correct asking price.

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Following the Annual General Meeting of Market Deeping Town Council, held on May 13th 2020, Joshua Yarham was elected by the Town Council by a majority vote to become the Mayor.

ollowing the Annual General Meeting of Market Deeping Town Council, held on May 13th 2020, Joshua Yarham was elected by the Town Council by a majority vote to become the Mayor. He becomes the thirteenth individual to wear the town’s chains of office since Market Deeping was raised in status from a village to a town over three decades ago. The Deputy Mayor of Market Deeping for 2020/2021 is Councillor Miss Virginia Moran. Here, Josh introduces himself and outlines his thoughts and some of his ambitious plans for the year ahead: “I was born and raised in Market Deeping and have been in the community for twenty-six years. I have over the years seen it change dramatically and I would like to positively contribute to moving Market Deeping forward to new and ambitious goals. I feel that being the youngest Mayor Market Deeping has ever had brings an endless potential benefit. A young, socially-liberal Conservative, leading a Town Council enables the message of tolerance and diversity to be put at the forefront of my agenda. Unity and efficiency are principles that I will ensure Market Deeping Town Council constantly strives towards, in all the positive tasks and positive decision-making we do.

There are real investment opportunities within Market Deeping that need to be supported by the Town Council, such as another supermarket and new leisure facilities, all to bolster the imminent increase in the population, due to housing development. It means a lot to me to be part of this local community. To be Mayor is a real honour and provides a platform to give back to the community that has helped me so much. The initiative also promotes Town Councillors to be accessible for residents to communicate with via e-mail. Matters will be resolved more efficiently and quickly. During my year as Mayor, I intend to promote Market Deeping around the country as an opportunity for investment, a place of diversity and tolerance and a community that helps its fellow neighbour.”

My ultimate aim during my term is to achieve a “Digital Council”; a Council that dramatically reduces its use of paper and streamlines its use of non-renewable energy. I see unique and unprecedented issues facing Market Deeping. There has been a monumentally admirable and pragmatic approach to providing help and assistance to the most vulnerable in our community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. I help those in need where I can. The consequences of the current health pandemic have raised matters relating to the environment. Reduced speed zones in the town centre and cycleways need to be encouraged in order for the community to be persuaded to use modes of transport that do not contribute to excessive carbon emissions. We have wonderful amounts of countryside surrounding us that are there to be used! 46

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In the 1960s, a virus that could evade the cat’s immune system, then slot itself into the cells of the bone marrow, waiting for the opportunity to strike, was discovered. Months or years later, the virus would take control of the cat’s cells and cause diseases such as leukaemia and lymphoma in the cat. The most vulnerable are those that get bitten regularly in cat fights and the offspring of infected mothers. Twenty-five years later, the vaccine against this disease was launched and provides good protection against infection. The virus is known as Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV). It is closely related to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) for which there is no vaccine at present. Both have many similarities to HIV virus and is of interest to human medics in their battle against this infection and the diseases it causes. Two other viral diseases are routinely vaccinated against in cats – flu and enteritis. In fact, cat flu is due to two viruses which attack the upper respiratory tract. Runny eyes and a snotty nose are the classic symptoms. The disease is mild in healthy adult cats but can be so severe in kittens it can lead to permanent damage such as chronic nasal disease, gingivitis, and

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lthough the situation regarding gatherings is changing, there are very few planned events, although certain spaces are open at the time of writing. If you have seen the last two months’ magazines online, then you will have seen some suggestions for keeping in touch with the arts and culture through the Internet and YouTube. However, as some of you may not have seen these issues, I will be repeating some of the web addresses.

STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE brings its programme online

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, both Stamford Arts Centre and Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham, have joined together to create a programme of events for audiences to enjoy at home. Poetry swaps, sketching classes and jazz concerts will all be held online, as well as a very special cabaret of local favourites, not dissimilar to a night in the Cellar Bar at Stamford, that can now be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Details of all current online events can be found on the Stamford Arts Centre website, with more to be announced soon: www.stamfordartscentre.com There is also a link on the website to “Arts at Home” where you will find a selection of theatre, ballet etc online plus local online events and classes. Some of their events, current at going to press: ●

Next up for discussion is: Parasite (15) - Wed July 1st, 8pm To join in, e-mail boxoffice@stamfordartscentre.com. Please note there is limited capacity per call - the waiting list operates on a first come-first serve basis for each chat. ●

L ive in the Yard: The Rachael Johnson Trio Friday July 10th

In the light of recent events, the Jazz in the Cellar Bar series is moving online, straight into the artists’ back yards! For the second instalment of their live jazz broadcasts they welcome pianist Rachael Johnson. Rachael is a jazz pianist and composer whose style is heavily rooted in Jazz and Funk, but with heavy influences of all her favourite musical styles, including Latin, Reggae and Hip-Hop. For this performance, Rachael will be joined by Andrew Wood on drums and Martyn Spencer on double bass. The musicians will be playing outdoors, adhering to social distancing guidelines. Tune in to Facebook at 8pm to catch the show; highlights will be available afterwards too. @stamfordarts. Stamford Arts Centre is part of Cultural Services, South Kesteven District Council.

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June 23rd - July 12th : Tuesday - Sunday 10.30am - 4.00 pm. Easton are delighted to be re-opening the gardens for everyone in time for sweet peas. Their usual Sweet Pea Week will be extended to three weeks to ensure a more relaxed, spacious experience. Please visit their website for details www.visiteaston.co.uk.

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Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are streaming past performances for free. For more information, visit their website. www.shakespearesglobe.com.

www.nationalgallery.org.uk - virtual tours, activities and information about paintings.

GET CREATIVE at home

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their live shows on YouTube, and it is there for seven days until the next performance.

https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/stories/makeand-create-a-collage-inspired-by-rousseaussurprised - a video shows you how to make a collage inspired by Henri Rousseau’s painting “Surprised” (you might even like to try it yourself!) www.thepurplepumpkinblog.co.uk - the Purple Pumpkin Blog is a multi - award nominated blog, featuring creative ideas and printables. www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/29-kids-activitiesduring-lockdown - ideas for activities. www.actuallymummy.co.uk - activities designed for teenagers. These are just a few suggestions but there is a plethora of resources from different galleries and theatres around the country. Stay healthy and safe.

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rene Holmes died peacefully at Wood Grange Care Home in Bourne, on June 12th 2020, aged ninety. Much loved by all her family, “Rene” was the ‘lollipop lady’ for many years at the Manning Road entrance to Bourne Abbey Primary School.

Rene with her late husband, Norman.

She was an avid knitter and especially enjoyed knitting for premature babies. She also loved Sudoku puzzles and always had a jigsaw in progress. A regular at Bourne Abbey church, Irene also enjoyed attending Mothers Union, the Darby and Joan and Cameo Club.

Her last batch of knitting ready for premature babies.

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