Discovering the Deepings issue 079, January 2022

Issue 79 / January 2022

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Welcome to your January issue...

So here we go into 2022 with new year’s resolutions made and high hopes for the future.

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n behalf of our hardworking team at Discovering Magazines, I would just like to wish you all a fabulous 2022, with good health and success in whatever lies in front of you, your family, and your friends.

I know many readers who see their monthly ‘Discovering’ magazine almost like an old friend, dropping by to keep them in touch with events in their town and activities to come; to keep them up to date with advice from our many contributors; and to entertain with our quizzes and competitions. Why not just settle down with a drink and relax with that friend and enjoy our offering this month? All the very best for 2022!

Claire x

At the time of writing, the final few days of 2021 are providing us sports fans with enough excitement to take us into the new year with memories to last a lifetime. No, not the mighty Posh actually winning a game, but I refer instead to the Abu Dhabi Formula One duel between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Final race out of twenty-two ok, but final seconds of the final lap? You couldn’t have scripted that. Let’s hope 2022 can reproduce something as exciting; how about the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with Hamilton’s England beating Verstappen’s Netherlands on penalties in the final?

Finally, a touch of sporting mirth: I always used to get caught out of position when playing in goal. I was forever being told to “think outside the box”!

I was on the boundary, daydreaming and pondering about the weight of a cricket ball … then it hit me!

Enjoy the read!

John

Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET Publisher and Sales Claire Saberton 01778 421427 | 07837 499061 | sales@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Ops Director Andy Armstrong: 07780 922214 Accounts Sarah Brooks: 07564 966452 | accounts@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Group Editor John Schwarz | editor.bourne@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Design Graham Copestake | Sarah Gumbley | Andy Beavis | Rob Harradine Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales Tori Martin 07498 588487 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Inside Highlights

7.......................... Deep-in Aesthetics.

8-9.................... January Sale at Flawless Body, Stamford.

10....................... Tallington Lakes.

11......................... HD Hair & Co 12....................... Will & Probate Services: Are you a trustee?

3.......................... Hallam Travel.

16....................... ‘January Blues’ – Health advice.

18 & 29....... Schools News.

19....................... Community Matters.

20..................... Recipe: Cheesy leeks and ham.

22...................... What’s available at Vine House Farm.

24...................... Skating on the River Welland.

28...................... Nature Notes with David Denman.

32...................... Alto Electrical.

34...................... Mortgage Advice from Agentis.

38...................... Consumer Advice.

40..................... Gardening: Tips for January.

52...................... The Puzzle Page (“The Quiz Inquisition”).

56...................... What’s on: Events and gigs guide.

57...................... Burns Night Supper at the Cathedral.

59-63............ Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to:

Lee Jeffrey, Coleen Everitt, Richard Ash, Deepings Heritage, David Denman, Luca Palumbo, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the February issue is Friday 14th January 2022.

Discovering Deeping is published by a local team and is not associated with any other business. Care is taken to ensure that the content and information is correct at the time of going to press; however, we cannot take any responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by any errors. Permission must be granted to reproduce, copy or scan anything from this publication. For a copy of our contributors’ guidelines please email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk.

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On the Piste?

Don’t Let Your Muscle Memory Let You Down!

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ith many resorts hopefully reopening this season, we are all keen to get back out onto the slopes after at least one winter without any skiing or snowboarding. But will you still remember what you’re doing when you get out there or, perhaps, are you hoping that your “muscle memory” kicks in?

In previous lessons, your instructor most likely emphasised the importance of position and how to stop and turn. However, over time we are prone to becoming complacent and think we’re better than we are. After a long break from the slopes, it’s best to remind your muscles of the right technique before heading out again.

While some may think “snowplough” and “falling leaf” are like ‘riding a bike’, refreshing and repeating the correct technique will ultimately improve your muscle memory.

When was the last time you had a ski or snowboard lesson? Have you ever thought about private tuition?

Maintaining the correct technique makes skiing and snowboarding easier; and can also reduce muscle soreness, improve your overall ability, and make you safer on the slopes. Even the slightest adjustment to your method can give you more control over your skis and board, which in turn boosts your confidence, making your holiday the best one yet.

Even as someone who has had years out on the slopes, it is always worth having a refresher lesson, and now is the best time to hone and develop these skills. Don’t have your muscle memory let you down this holiday and result in unnecessary aches and pains!

Tallington Lakes Ski and Snowboard Centre offer private lessons for both skiing and snowboarding, and also run the Junior Snow School for children aged 5-11 years. For more information and to book, please call 01778 381154.

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A Warm Welcome for All Ages

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mongst the many compliments received

by Deeping St James hair salon owner, Hollie Deboo, those that give her the most satisfaction refer to the salon’s ability to cater for ladies of all ages. “Ours is a very diverse team of stylists,” explains Hollie, “and customers comment on how unintimidating it is to see such a wide range of women, young and not so young!”

Hollie and her sister, Kayleigh Gibbs, took over the running of this popular salon on July 4th, 2020, and such has been their success recently, that a new member, Libby, has joined the already established team of Julie, Karen, and Sheena.

Whilst Kayleigh oversees the ‘behind

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the scenes’ operation, Hollie devotes her time to providing a first-rate service, to be expected from someone with over fifteen years’ experience, having won national awards during her time with ‘Michael John Hair Artwork’ in Peterborough.

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The team offer the full range of hair cutting, colouring, and styling options, (including ‘wedding hair-ups’ for the bridal party) and Hollie particularly enjoys creative colouring and balayage. She is also very keen on the in-house weekly training sessions she runs to ensure that newcomer Libby can maximise her potential, which has already seen Libby establish a regular clientele.

As befitting a top salon, HD Hair are stockists for ‘Wella Colour’ and ‘ghd’ (Good Hair Day) luxury products, and its location on Douglas Road means that free car parking is available right outside the salon.

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Will & Probate Services

Are You A Trustee?

Urgent Action Required!

ADVICE FROM NICK ASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR WILL AND PROBATE SERVICES

Everyone needs to read this because you may be a trustee without realising it.

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owards the end of 2021, the government confirmed that the registration of all trusts would become compulsory. New trusts need to be registered with HMRC within six months of being set up. That’s all pretty straightforward and will become a part of the services that we and firms like us provide. The issue, and it is a big one, is that all existing trusts need to be registered with HMRC before September 1st, 2022.

You may not know if you are a trustee, so here are some of the most likely scenarios: ● Your parents have put their property in a trust.

This might be called a home protection plan, an asset protection trust, a family protection plan. To be honest, they have hundreds of different names.

● One of your parents passed away and their

share of the property went into trust. This could be a discretionary trust, a protective property trust or a life interest trust.

● You have gifted some money to a child to buy

a property and have a deed of trust in place.

Many people have used a Deed of Trust to protect the contribution of the “bank of mum and dad”. These will need to be registered.

● You are managing funds on behalf of a

disabled child. You are a trustee and probably need to register.

● You are saving money in a specific account for

children or grandchildren. It could be that you are acting as a trustee and will need to register.

These are not the only situations where your trust must be registered with HMRC; you may have investments in trust or have done some of your Inheritance Tax planning by using trusts, and there are many more.

If you need to talk to someone about registering your trust, then give us a call on 01778 252301 and we will advise you of your options.

If you don’t act, then HMRC have also announced a penalty regime that will apply to everyone who doesn’t register their trust by the deadline!

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Hallam Travel: Taking you places since the 1990s

By Lorraine Hallam

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e have been organising days out since the early 1990s when the children were small, starting with ‘Disney on Ice’, so that they could share the experience with their extended family and friends, gradually adding other ones for them to enjoy, such as Legoland, Woburn Safari Park, and Cadbury World.

On taking over the local Girls’ Brigade company in 1994 we turned these ideas into fundraising events for the Girls’ Brigade, opening them up to the local community. I resigned from The Girls’ Brigade in 2005, but people within the local community still wanted us to organise days out for them, so in 2006 we started building it up to what it is today and are now trading as Hallam Travel.

Hallam Travel still have the following seats available: Fat Friends – the Musical (Afternoon Show)

ONLY 10 LEFT Thurs 27th January £80

Mamma Mia! (Afternoon show)

ONLY 16 LEFT Thurs 10th February £65

Les Miserables

Sat 12th March £71

The Lion King (Afternoon show)

ONLY 9 LEFT Weds 23rd March £70

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (Afternoon Show)

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Sat 9th April Adult £46 Senior £42 Child £40

Oxford Leisure Day

Sun 10th April £26

The Drifters Girl (Afternoon Show)

Weds 20th April £77

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Day

Sat 23rd April £22

The Princess River Cruise Experience

Sun 24th April £45

Cinderella the Musical (afternoon show)

Weds 27th April £75

Highgate Cemetery

Weds 4th May £43

Whitby Leisure Day

Sat 7th May £29

Bridlington Leisure Day

Sun 15th May £25

Back to the Future: The Musical (afternoon show)

Weds 25th May £85

Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village

Sat 28th May £34

Coventry Leisure Day

Sun 29th May £23

The Cher Show (afternoon show)

Kew Gardens

We look forward to helping you make new memories. To book your next trip, please contact: Hallam Travel, PO Box 52, Holbeach PE12 2AX. Tel: 01406 493198; Email: lorraine@hallamtravel.co.uk

ONLY 7 LEFT Fri 25th March £53

Liverpool FC Stadium Tour & Museum

Only one pick up/drop off You don’t have to ride around the countryside for hours picking up other passengers before you get anywhere. There is a free car park at our Long Sutton departure. At the Spalding departure the maximum cost for parking will be £3 per day.

Friendly and helpful staff The key to the success of your day out is dependent upon the skills and knowledge of your driver and courier. We believe, at Hallam Travel, that the driver is there to drive the coach. Each coach will have its own courier, usually myself, so that we are able to give you our immediate attention without distracting the driver.

ONLY 13 LEFT Thurs 24th March £77

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

RHS Garden, Bridgewater

Comfort breaks We have regular comfort and refreshment stops on all journeys taking over two hours.

Thurs 10th February £83

Dirty Dancing (Afternoon Show)

Some good reasons why you should choose Hallam Travel:

Modern coaches We always use modern executive coaches.

Each coach has reclining seats, toilet and seatbelts, which must now, by law, be worn, and air conditioning.

Weds 26th January £65

Frozen the Musical (Afternoon Show)

Weds 8th June £66 Sat 11th June £37

Grease the Musical (afternoon show)

Thurs 16th June £71 Sat 2nd July £48

Woburn Safari Park

Sun 3rd July Adult £48 Child £42

My Fair Lady (afternoon show)

Thurs 7th July £93

Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day

Sat 9th July £25

Woodhall Spa 40s Festival

Sun 10th July £21

Windsor Castle – Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Coronation Thurs 14th July Adult £54 Young Person £46 Child £44 Ely Leisure Day

Sat 16th July £21

The View from the Shard

Sun 17th July £57

York Leisure Day

Sat 30th July £26

Frogmore House and the Savill Garden

Fri 12th August £67

Suffolk Wool Villages with Gainsborough’s House

Sat 13th August £49

Leeds Castle

Sat 20th August Adult £44 Senior £43 Child £40

Buckingham Palace Royal Mews & State Rooms – Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession Sun 21st August Adult £70 Young Person £56 Child £53 Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Twycross Zoo

Sat 3rd September Adult £76 Child £66

Sun 4th September Adult £43 Child £39

Skipton & Canal Trip

Sat 24th September £59

Constable Country Tour

Sun 25th September £34

Liverpool – 3 Days

Sun 2nd October £188

Coaches depart from Spalding Bus Station, unless stated otherwise.

New excursions added weekly.

Visit www.hallamtravel.co.uk or contact Lorraine Hallam on 01406 493198. Online booking is now available.

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Your Finances

Liberty Partnership are delighted to launch

‘The Liberty Lunch’ to celebrate our community champions and those people that go the extra mile

BY RICHARD ASH CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER AND DIRECTOR You may know one of those ‘champions’ who always helps where they can or goes that extra mile for a neighbour, a stranger or a friend, and if you do then we would like to hear from you.

Our plan is to offer a modest reward of lunch out at a local pub, diner, coffee shop or eatery up to the value of £100. We would ask that this offer is taken up locally to support our fantastic local businesses.

We will select a monthly ‘champion’ from any nominations we receive.

When contacting us, we would ask that you say who they are, how you feel they have positively contributed towards our community, and provide their contact information, having asked their permission to do so.

Please see this as being a good thing, something to celebrate, a way in which we at Liberty Partnership can celebrate our community. Sadly, we will not be able to recognise everyone, which we hope you all understand.

To make a nomination

Please e-mail us at: thelibertylunch@liberty-partnership.co.uk or write to us or drop a note through our door to: 104 Church Street, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8AL.

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School News

Northborough Primary School Year 1 took a ‘trip down Memory Lane’ during their topic ‘Memory Box’; Year 2 have been finding out about the village; Year 3 have shot into the Bronze Age and have completed some fieldwork at Nine Bridges and performed to parents on their ukuleles; Year 4 are just ahead in time, learning about the Romans; Year 5 have been to the Space Centre; and Year 6 have studied World Wars One and Two.

The oldest and youngest children in our school traditionally light the tree and the first Advent candle.

Reverend Mark Aaron led our assemblies for us.

We all joined in the dancing for “Children in Need”. We raised a fantastic sum of £315.55 for children who need our help.

If you have a child due to start school in September 2022, why not come along and see our wonderful school? Please visit www.northboroughschool.co.uk for further details.

We embraced “Odd Sock Day” and celebrated diversity in “Anti-Bullying Week”.

LANGTOFT PRIMARY SCHOOL The children have been lucky to enjoy virtual authors’ visits from the CBBC presenter, Maddie Moate, and children’s author, Nick Sharratt.

Maddie shared her first children’s book “Stuff”, which is full of mindbursting facts. The children in Reception and Key Stage 1 heard Nick Sharratt read his funny, festive tale “Oh No! Shark in the Snow!”.

Years 5 and 6 pupils competed in a friendly School Games’ Netball Competition at Bourne Grammar School, plus our Years 3 and 4 pupils took part in a Tag Rugby Competition.

In February, the children will enjoy a whole-school Arts Week. For more information please contact the school on 01778 343419 or e-mail enquiries@langtoft.lincs. sch.uk.

Deeping St James Community Primary School

What is the School Council at DSJ doing? Eady, a Year 6 pupil at the school, supplies the answer!

“Our amazing School Council at Deeping St James consists of children from year 2 upwards.

We meet every Friday to discuss things that we can do around the school to improve it. School Councillors from each year group bring their classes ideas and share them to make it not just our thoughts on how to make the school better, but everyone’s.

The first fun day we hosted was for ‘Children in Need’. Everyone wore non-school uniform and Pudsey accessories. We all did a Conga around the running track and into ‘sharing assembly’. We had the Strictly Theme Tune playing in the background.. We raised £236.07 at this event for Children in Need!!

The second School Council event was Christmas Jumper Day. We raised £90 for Save the Children and £90 for School Council Projects. The School Council are now deciding on the projects for the future.”

Fantastic reporting Eady – there could be a job for you on this magazine whenever you’re ready! – Ed. Pupils and parents got into the festive spirit at the annual Christmas market on Friday December 3rd.

The event featured fairground rides, festive stalls, visits to Father Christmas, games

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We had great fun performing in our Christmas shows – Key Stage 2 performed “Aladdin”!

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Deepings Swimming Club Strike Gold

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rom a squad of forty, twenty-six Deepings swimmers came away with eighty medals at a thrilling open meet in Spalding in November.

A series of outstanding performances resulted in a final medal haul of nineteen gold, thirtyfour silver and twenty-seven bronze.

Nine-year-old Lucy Jenkinson bagged eight medals. Lucy was one of six Deepings swimmers in the youngest age category, and they all showed exciting promise for the future, especially Florence Carlson, Olivia King and Olivia Laud. Meanwhile, two nineyear-old boys (Ashton Hunter and Oliver Clarke) gained medal success.

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Massive Medals Haul for Deepings Swimming Club Deepings S.C. returned recently from a trip to Worksop for the Bassetlaw Open Meet with thirty-two medals, including seven gold. Fifteen teams contested for honours, with Deepings taking a squad of twelve swimmers.

The girls team accounted for four of the club’s gold medals with Sophie Baskeyfield leading the way in the 17/O butterfly events by winning both the 50m and 200m. Molly Briers, competing in the 15yrs age group, finished first in the 200IM and 200m butterfly. Other medal-winners included Sadie Hunter and Penny Baxter.

Three boys collected gold medals. Harry Cardell took gold in the 17/O 50m backstroke; Bailey Jackson-Chilvers in the 16yrs 50m backstroke; and Jacob Briers in the 13yrs 100m breaststroke. Other medal-winning achievements came from Finlay Smith, Joe Black, and Oliver Shepherd.

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Deepings’ 13yrs age group swimmers, Sadie Hunter and Kendra Greenwood-Covell won medals, whilst in the 15/O age group, Molly Briers and Penny Baxter were successful.

In addition to Ashton and Oliver, ten other Deepings’ boys won medals, six of them gold. These included Matt Hall, James Cash, Noah Skinner, Thomas Burdock, Charlie Barker, Jack Bell, William Burdock, Jacob Briers and Jack Craddock. A most impressive haul of medals was that of Deepings joint club captain Harry Cardell with three golds, two silvers and a bronze in the 17/0 category.

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Cheesy Leeks & Ham Quick and simple to make, and low in carbohydrates - this satisfying and tasty dish is perfect for the new year! You can also try serving it with jacket potatoes... just bake them in the oven for forty minutes before cooking the leeks, then split them open and serve the leeks on top.

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Ingredients

8 small leeks, white part only 8 slices cooked ham 100g grated Cheddar cheese 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 6 tbsp crème fraîche (full or half-fat)

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• Heat oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Cook the leeks in a pan of boiling salted water for four to five minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool under a cold tap to stop them from cooking any further, then drain again well and pat dry on kitchen paper.

• Wrap each leek in a slice of ham, then arrange, side-by-side, in a large baking dish. Mix the cheddar in a bowl with the mustard and crème fraîche, until well combined. Season to taste. Spread over the leeks, then bake for fifteen to twenty minutes until bubbling and golden brown. Serve at once with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices.

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Skating on the River Welland

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rolonged frosts meant hardship for farm labourers in the nineteenth century, when work on the land ceased and they received no pay, but if the river at Deeping St James froze hard enough, sport and charity could be combined. Skating matches were organised for men out of work and subscriptions collected to provide prizes of meat and groceries.

The races were divided into heats, with two skaters competing at once along a straight course marked with barrels and a flag at either end, which they had to circle without dislodging it. Each heat winner went into the next round until eventually an overall champion was declared.

In December 1879, “winter set in with unusual severity” in the local area, with eight inches of snow and the temperature dropped to two degrees Fahrenheit (minus sixteen Celsius). Hundreds of people took advantage of the ice to skate along the Welland at Deeping. Henry Buck and James Fowler of Deeping St James were experienced amateur skaters at that time, together with Walter Woodward of Langtoft. By the age of twelve, Walter was already working as a cattle drover with his father, herding animals on foot for many miles between farms and

markets. They were all described as strong, wellframed young men, who competed fiercely against each other in the subscription races for labourers.

In January 1881, it was reported that excellent amusement and sport took place between the upper locks and the bridge at Deeping St James, when about seven hundred people watched closely fought races.

Prizes included two loaves of bread and 1s 6d (7.5p) for the winner of a single heat, with subsequent heat winners receiving cash and meat. A loaf was also given to each of the losers. Separate matches were held for boys who were rewarded with oranges.

In the wider fen area, professional skating matches were held on the washes near Crowland and Cowbit, when low-lying fields flooded and froze during winter.

Opportunities to skate on the Welland were less frequent. A long period of frost was needed to form ice on the deeper water, and winters in general were becoming milder.

Exceptionally cold weather during January and February 1963 caused the river to freeze over for several weeks, allowing another generation to practise skating skills. One garage owner at Stamford, however, had bigger ambitions. Peter Fancourt contacted the Water Board and, after being told that the ice was around eleven inches thick and “strong enough to bear a fully-loaded brewer’s dray, drawn by four horses”, he drove a Mini up and down the Welland!

The River Welland, frozen at Stamford in 1963

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Happy New Year! The shortest day is now behind us, and you can feel the days getting longer! hose with an ear for such things may have detected early singing songbirds starting their annual song cycle. The repetitive song of the song thrush and the more melodic blackbird song are there to serenade us onto the spring.

Talking of song thrushes, my fellow professional ecologists have been busy digesting the latest “Birds of Conservation Concern 5” which was jointly published last month by a group of conservation bodies. Sadly, there are now more bird species in the red category, meaning they are experiencing a severe breeding decline.

However, the song thrush has been moved from the red to the orange list where it was placed the last time this important list was published in 2014. So, whilst still declining, the song thrush’s rate of decline is now less pronounced. Several other species such as pied flycatchers and black redstarts have also moved from red to amber.

The number of conservation successes is growing steadily. One of my favourite species on the “up” are otters and you can see them in local Deeping watercourses if you time your visits carefully. In the autumn, a dead otter was found on a road in the Northfields area of Market Deeping, some distance away from a suitable water course. The explanation of this apparently surprising observation is that otters often use roads and tracks at night to explore their home range. They are also able to cross roads when rivers are culverted and can cover 2km a night! We are also starting to see the rise of the urban otter, with sightings in the centre of Lincoln and Thetford.

The amazing social structure of starlings is a wonderful feature of our winter countryside. We all know about the evening murmurations which can be seen locally around the Maxey area. In order to form a large flock, you need lots of small flocks and these form in the gardens and parks of Market Deeping around mid-day with small social groups coming together and raiding bird tables ‘en masse’.

They gather on aerials and in trees in mid-afternoon and, just as the light level starts to fall, there is a mass departure of many small flocks of starlings as they fly off to join their colleagues in the murmuration.

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This month, I want to reach out to sympathise with those who have struggled over the past almost two years. People never want to tell you if they are struggling, especially those in business. I understand, nobody wants you to think that their business has any issues, but all businesses have challenges at some point.

It’s a rollercoaster, and this past year has been a ride and a half! I know we have had our issues, and at times it has felt like it would never end!

So, I wanted to send people who have owned a business over lockdown, strength, and hope.

As a business owner and employer who followed the team and then returned to work through lockdown with additional measures in place, it has been a challenge to keep up with the constantly changing guidance and restrictions; making sure you put any measures in place to keep the team and our clients safe; the HR and all the administration; and keeping up with the constantly changing diary. We had to change our whole system to a paperless one. We also had to make our engineers and clients safer, something that is a challenge when executed, even when you don’t need to do it at short notice!

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uying a property is usually the single most expensive purchase we’ll ever make, but what may surprise you is that, on average, we only spend around twentyfive minutes viewing a property before we decide to buy it!

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To make the most out of your viewing, consider the following questions:

How much interest has the property attracted?

If you’re the first potential buyer to view, you’re in a strong position to make an offer. If there have been several other viewings already, you might have some competition. Find out if there have been any previous offers that were rejected, and if the current owner is open to offers below the asking price. Remember that some negotiation is considered normal in the buying process.

like a garden shed, you’ll need to make that request. Similarly, if you’re buying a newly built property, find out if the developer will include the ‘white goods’ or if you’ll need to buy your own.

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If you’re buying a newly built property, find out when the construction work is due to be completed so you can move in. If it’s a previously owned property, you’ll need to wait for the current owner to find a new home. This creates a chain, which can add time to the transaction and cause problems if other sales fall through. It’s often unavoidable, though, unless the property is inherited, or the owner is moving abroad.

What is included in the sale?

There are no set rules regarding what a seller will leave in the property when they move out. So, you should establish this before making an offer. If all the ‘white goods’ (fridge, washing machine etc) are included, you might be able to make a higher offer. If there are items you don’t want to remain in the property,

Which way does the property face?

It’s helpful to know which way the property is oriented, so you know if you’ll be able to enjoy the garden or balcony in the evening, or if the bedrooms are well lit in the mornings.

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With a newly built property, you won’t have the chance to find out about your future neighbours in advance. But, if you’re moving into a previously owned property, you should find out from the current owner if they’ve had any problems with their neighbours, such as noise.

What are the running costs?

When you buy a home, the current owner or developer will provide you with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that will rate the property’s energy efficiency and likely running costs. Newly built properties are usually cheaper to run. With a previously owned property, ask the owner how much they spend on bills to get a clear idea of how much your monthly expenditure will be.

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7th -‘From the Jam’: on tour, celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Jam’s fourth studio album, “Setting Sons”. Along with ‘The Selecter’, who spearheaded the ‘2-tone’ movement.

Cresset, Peterborough: Tickets £34.50.

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9th - Relax on a Sunday afternoon with Pennyless at Mama Liz’s Stamford : 4pm - 6pm. Free admission.

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14th - Deepings Heritage presents a talk on “The History of Bourne Castle” by Steven Giullari, at 7.30 pm in the main hall at the Community Centre.

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29th - Movies at the Old Town Hall, Bourne. This month “In The Heights.” Doors at 6-15pm for 7pm start, licensed bar. Tickets £5-50 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

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27th - Sarah Matthews & Doug Eunson in concert at The Barn (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, 8pm. Tickets-only, bookable in advance, £15 from Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497 or 07593 084549. If you’re unlucky, ask about the waiting list - website: www.bastontradmusic.org.

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07414 896711 • Garage Doors Servicing e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com | www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk • Fascia & Soffits • Guttering J ANUA RY 2022 | W W W .DISC O VE RI N G M AG AZI N E S. C O . UK

CALL 01778 421427 OR 07498 588487 PRICES START FROM JUST £19

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GARDEN SERVICES

DOORS AND GATES

Tree, Hedge and Garden Services

Professional Garage Door Services New Doors, Repairs & Servicing Automactic Openers, Roller Shutters & Sectional Doors

All types of garden maintenance

We offer a wide range of garage doors through a selection of well known suppliers FREE Quotations and NO call out charge

A complete & professional service

• Grass cutting and lawn care • Beds, borders and weed control • Rotovating, turfing and seeding • Tree surgery and conifer work • Felling, pruning and shaping • Hedge cutting and shrub trimming • Garden clearance and rubbish removal • Driveways, patios and fencing

John Holland 07957 185487 or 01775 720558 50 Little London, Spalding PE11 2UE

Tel: 01778 570408 Mob: 07734 945700 www.lincsgaragedoorservices.co.uk

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

DRAINAGE

GARDEN SERVICES

Manley Drainage Ltd For all your Drainage needs Call

now!

• • • • • • •

No Job too Big or Small No call out charge

Simon Manley

Patios & Block Paving E Groundworks FRE No Walling Stone tion a g li Ob Garden Maintenance s Quote Grass & Hedge Cutting Fencing & Bespoke Sheds Garden Design

Over 15 years experience

01778 702560 | 07769 707361 | manleydrainage@live.co.uk 10 Hamiliton Close | Bourne | Lincolnshire | PE10 9PL

Working to the highest professional standards

ELECTRICIAN

HANDY SERVICES

www.altoelectrical.co.uk Qualified male and female electricians, fully insured and NICEIC “Part P” registered.

Available for all your electrical requirements.

Alto Electrical is a family run local business, offering a friendly and professional service that you can depend on, from contact to completion.

If you would like any electrical advice or would like a free consultation, please call the office and we will be happy to help.

• Lighting • Fault Finding • Fuseboards/ Consumer Units • Immersion Heater Installation/Repair • Landlord Reports / Safety Checks • Rewires • Smoke Alarms

• Storage Heating • Additional Sockets • Emergency Call outs • Electrical Installation Condition Report (Periodic Testing)

Call 01778 772 595 or 01780 693595

GARDEN SERVICES

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07720 251955

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN SERVICE Garden Maintenance Plumbing ● Decoration ● General Odd Jobs ● Flat Pack Service ● Paving & Drive Cleaning Fitting Service (Blinds Shelves and Poles) ●

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T. 07368 829529 info@foreverhomeandgardencare.co.uk

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MAINTENANCE & MAKEOVER SERVICES

APM. Handyman Services.

[ FREE CONSULTATIONS ]

No Job too

Gardens Cleared • Borders Tidied Grass & Hedges Cut Professional & Reliable Family Business

CHRIS DAVIES 01778 345980 • 07872 048204

askchrisgardenservice@gmail.com

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01778 570609

www.dwlandscapes.co.uk

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Chris Davies

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All aspects of Landscaping & Garden Services

• Roofing & Gutter Maintenance • Painting & Decorating • Garden Maintenance • Carpentry Work small

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Competitive

Prices!

Tel: 01778 342322 Mobile: 07775 663971 Email: apm.access5@gmail.com

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Painting & Decorating Tiling Specialist Wood Flooring Bathrooms and Kitchens fitted Flat Pack Furniture Assembly General Maintenance and Repairs

t: 01778 343020 m: 07780 922214

e: stjameshomeimprovements@gmail.com w: www.stjameshomeimprovements.co.uk MAINTENANCE

PAYROLL

For all your Repairs to Windows, Doors & Conservatories

Do you need help with any aspect of BOOKKEEPING? • • • •

Accounts PAYE/CIS In-House VAT

• Self Assessment • Out of House • Making Tax Digital

Joanne’s

££

Bookwork Services

www.windowrepairslincs.com

07951 841333 • Email: joannedolby@hotmail.co.uk 1 Main Road, Dyke, Bourne, PE10 0AF

www.joannesbookworkservices.co.uk

PAINTING AND DECORATING

REPAIR & SERVICING

Neil Armstrong Painter & Decorator

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIR & SERVICING

Specialising in all aspects of painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior for residential purposes.

A P Appliance Care 19 Years Fully Trained Engineer • ALL MAKES & TYPES OF APPLIANCE • SPECIALISING IN BUILT-IN OVENS AND COFFEE MACHINES • FULLY INSURED AND EXPERIENCED ENGINEER

All work fully guaranteed. Free, no obligation estimates on request.

Professional service.

For a quote or to discuss a problem:

Call Neil today on 07377 681 191 Email: neil1975armstrong@gmail.com Deeping St James, PE11 3DW

CALL ANDY: 07933 213738

PLUMBER

ROOFING SERVICES

R J MILLS AND SONS REGISTERED PLUMBERS 24 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING Call us 1st...

“We will always answer the phone”

www.rjmillsandsons.com r.j.millsandsons@googlemail.com T:

01778 347308

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Established for over 25 years

FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS • Flat Roofing Specialists

NO JOB TOO SMALL

Matthew Mills

DEEPING

ROOFING SERVICES

Friendly Family Business

07545 270482

Covering a 25 mile radius of Peterborough | Cancelling while en route will result in a charge

J ANUA RY 2022 | W W W .DISC O VE RI N G M AG AZI N E S. C O . UK

• All Roofing Work Undertaken including Leadwork • Fascia and Guttering • Re-Pointing Work • Free Estimates • All Work Guaranteed

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PLUMBING AND HEATING

TREE SERVICES

PINE WOOD

Electrical, Plumbing Heating And Appliances Alan Stephenson

TREE CARE NOW IS THE TIME TO GIVE YOUR TREES THE PRUNE THEY NEED

› Installation/repair of heating systems › Installation/repair of Plumbing systems › Installation/repair of Electrical systems › Repair servicing Oil Boilers › Repair work to all appliances

T: 01778 345860 M: 07739 988711

We also accept major debit/credit cards

PLUMBING AND HEATING

624604

GAS BOILER & CENTRAL HEATING SPECIALISTS

All aspects of Plumbing, Gas Boiler and Central Heating Installation, Maintenance and Repairs undertaken

Why choose Pine Woods?

• Competitive rates • Friendly & honest approach • We undertake all aspects of tree work • Free estimates, quotes & advice • Provide references upon request What we do?

• Tree Felling • Thinning & Pruning • Lopping & Topping • Hedge Trimming • Stump Grinding • Power Washing • Graveling Proud member of Trustatrader

WORCESTER BOSCH & BAXI TRAINED INSTALLER

Free competitive quotes available PW Heating Ltd Call or text 07939 840653 Email pw_heating@yahoo.com

For a FREE estimate with no obligation E: andrewwinters83@outlook.com M: 07468 442 002 or T: 01733 322 562 (please try both phone numbers)

TREE SERVICES

PC LAPTOPS AND REPAIRS

PC or Laptop Issues? Better call Ray! Sales • Service • Training

Let me assist you with your problems.

Virus removal to full re-builds. Upgrade work undertaken. Extensive range of new and used equipment.

Tel: 01778 420362

Email: sales@bournecomputerstore.co.uk

Bourne Computer Store

Unit 4, Crown Walk, West Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PB

M Oglesby Installations Quality uPVC Windows & Doors

Repair - Don’t replace

Full uPVC repair service including:

• MISTED UNITS • LOCKS • HINGES • HANDLES

Have you just moved into your new house?

Do you need your locks replaced?

Are you a Landlord? Repairing could save you £££’s

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FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED

01778 571993 • 07858 465637 elderwoodtreecare@gmail.com www.elderwoodtreecare.co.uk

VEHICLES WANTED

WINDOWS AND DOORS

01775 712973 / 07538 997460

All aspects of professional tree surgery Hedge maintenance Tree pruning • reshaping Storm damage

WANTED ALL CARS, VANS TRUCKS & 4X4s New or old With or without MOT High or low miles Top prices paid

Call Wayne on 07778 057991

Also camper vans and motorhomes bought

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HOUSE REMOVALS

BY DEEPING CAR & VAN HIRE Are you looking to move house ?

Look no further than our professional, affordable and reliable house removal service Rest assured all of your items will be fully protected ensuring they arrive safely at your new home.

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Dedicated team of removers Dedicated vehicles Protective equipment always used Professional uniformed staff

Call our friendly team now for a free quotation

01778 344493

BOX SHOP

Let us take t the stressnou of movi g

We have a brand new box shop open providing all your packaging and material needs.

We sell the following items:

✓ Boxes ✓ Wardrobe Boxes ✓ Bubble Wrap ✓ Wrapping Paper ✓ Tapes ✓All other accessories

Available to purchase individually or as a bundle.

Feel free to pop into our shop or alternatively give us a call.

Visit us at Boundary Garage, Main Road, PE11 3DL (opposite speed camera)

A MASSIVE THANK YOU FOR 2021!

With us being a small independent local family company, we just want to thank all our clients and customers for using our services over the past years and for the kind recommendations. We really do appreciate everyone who contacts us and we aim to offer everyone a high level, friendly, efficient and professional service to make your experience with us enjoyable.

Whatever your property requirements this year please feel free to contact our team of Paul, Paula, Fiona, Lucy, Zoe, Becky and Emma who will be more than happy to help you.

from all the team at Briggs Residential

01778 349300

briggsresidential.co.uk 17 Market Pl, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA