Discovering the Deepings issue 082, April 2022

Issue 82 / April 2022

& surrounding villages

in W LATE HOCO

A C LOSION EXP EASTER R IN OU VELTY NO HUNT

INSIDE THIS ISSUE OUTDOOR LIVING:

Go Solar this Summer

Liberty Lunch Champion

HEALTH QIGONG

with Hannah Gosling

Your favourite community lifestyle magazine – PRICELESS

OPEN DAY s r a e y 5 3 g n i at r b e l e C 7th April 2022

Food & Refreshments provided

KATES BRIDGE, THURLBY, BOURNE PE10 0EN

Working demonstration areas, so you can try the machines out for yourself

10am - 4pm

FENTONS O F B O U R N E LT D

SALES • PARTS • SERVICE • HIRE

T: 01778 560466 / 560425 E: glen@fentonsofbourne.co.uk www.fentonsofbourne.co.uk

KATES BRIDGE, THURLBY, BOURNE, LINCS, PE10 0EN

Welcome to your April issue...

I

’m often surprised at just how quickly, within a few weeks, we move on each year from those cold, dark mornings and all that rain and those gale force winds – I’ve already forgotten the names of this year’s dreadful storms! Blossom is now on show and summer is nearly upon us.

As ever, I hope you find the wide range of topics included in this month’s magazine both informative and enjoyable. Many thanks to all the contributors and advertisers for their hard work and for your continuing support and words of encouragement.

Enjoy the Easter celebrations, and best wishes for a happy break to you all.

Claire x

Inside Highlights

6..................... Alto Electrical.

8.................... Local History: Deeping versus Crowland!

14.................. Community Matters: “Base Camp or Bust!”

“Spring is the best life coach: It gives you all the energy you want, all the positive thoughts you wish and all the boldness you need!” These are the words of the contemporary Turkish novelist, Mehmet Murat Ildan, and sum up how many of us are feeling, now spring is here. Sadly, the recent events in Ukraine serve to create so much sadness, and it is the same writer who gave us: “The power of every dictator has two main sources; his psychopathic mind and the support of the very easily deceivable, ignorant masses!”

This ought to be a time of new life and joy, so let’s hope that a solution to the Ukraine conflict can be found very soon.

Finally, on a lighter note: It’s difficult to say what our neighbour does. I’ve heard she sells seashells on the seashore.

●

I used to struggle counting in French: un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept… Aarrgghh! I think it was a huit allergy!

●

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 | Dan Handley Events Hilary Bloomer | hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk Sales Lisa Gray 07931 600661 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

16.................. Nature Notes with David Denman.

22-23....... The Liberty Lunch: Champion Alan McKie.

26................. Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades.

28-29....... Schools News.

29................. Train to become a teacher!

31-34......... Easter Competition: Win a chocolate explosion.

35................. Outdoor Living: Go solar this summer.

36................. Vine House Farm & Café: What’s on in April.

39................. Deep-in-Aesthetics.

40................ Health Qigong with Hannah feature.

48................ Letting go of negative thoughts with Lucy Briggs.

50................. Will & Probate Services.

51.................. Citizens Advice: Refunds for cancelled trains.

54................. The Quiz Inquisition.

56-57....... What’s on: Events and gigs guide.

59-64....... Classified businesses directory.

With thanks to:

Coleen Everitt, Richard Ash, Deepings Heritage, David Denman, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details:

Copy deadline for the May issue is Friday 8th April 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.

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

3

THOUSANDS of Spring & Summer plants to choose from at

Waterside Garden Centre Petunias

Pansies

Fantastic Spring & Summer Bedding range in-store now Best selection of Marginals & Water Features in the area!

Rhododendrons & Azaleas

Acers Japanese Maples

More Garden Furniture available in-store & online

399

£

Ideal choice for pots

Solar Powered Water Feature

Solar Powered Water Feature

Solar Powered Water Feature

Don’t Forget

Hereford Slate Falls Rock Fall

Algiers Stainless Steel

Cheddar Woodland Falls Woodland

U-Shape Bowls

Your Ericaceous Compost!

19cm Pots from £24.99 Wide Choice Available

Hartman - Berkeley Cast Aluminium Bistro Set 5 Year manufacturer warranty included Set consists of: 1 x Cast Aluminium Bistro Table - 2 x Garden Chairs with Weatherready Cushions

SERVED DAILY

Oasis Dessert Bar

VEGAN ICE CREAM NOW AVAILABLE - VANILLA - CHOCOLATE - SALTED CARAMEL

@watersidegc

www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk Waterside Garden Centre, King Street, Baston, PE6 9NY 01778 560000

Waterside Garden Centre

HD DVR

2 HD SECURITY TURRET CAMERAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED

Live View from any smart phone, iPad or laptop 12month warranty • Motion detection Intruder alarm • 500gb hard drive included

SPECIAL OFFER £549.95

Landscaping and Garden Specialists

Call 01733 691200 Other services include TV aerial and or 07512 394975 satellite installations and repairs LIKE our facebook page www.airborneaerials.co.uk

“For all your gardening needs”

Gravel Drives / Block Paving • Turf Supplied and Laid • Patio’s/ Decking • Fencing • Grass Cutting and Maintenance • Garden Clearance • Pruning and Tree Work • Pergolas •

JK Sheds & Fencing

DW DWB DM DB DD Airborne Aerials 1/8 Page DECEMBER 20.indd 1 12/11/2020 15:38

Business ily Run Fam •● Business ily Run Fam duty bespoke y heav t Buil d Han •● Hand Built Bespoke Sheds made to measure ● Fencing Repairs ses • Sheds/Summer Houses/Pet Hou ce nan inte Ma d ● She kshops/Garages • Wor

NEW Rotavator plus Operator ideal for allotments, veg patches etc

We now offer rotavating and grass cutting for large areas

Call us on 01733 208600 Mobile 07774 310915

www.landscapingandgardenspecialists.com

e of Fencing

Typ of Fencing Type AnyAny •●

01733 211720 / 07946 250809 www.jk-sheds.co.uk

Call John for a free quote / home visit

HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPERTS IN PETERBOROUGH

When it comes to home improvement services, make Prestige Home Improvements your first choice. We serve Peterborough, Huntington and the surrounding areas.

A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES ♦ Extensions & New Builds ♦ Loft & Garage Conversions ♦ Windows & Doors ♦ Conservatories & Fascias

We offer insurance backed guarantees!

Contact us today.

an d m uch, m uch

m ore!

HIGH STANDARDS ♦ WELL-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS ♦ COMPETITIVE PRICES

01733 785 125 A P RI L 2 0 2 2

info@prestigepeterborough.co.uk www.prestigepeterborough.co.uk

Deepings

5

“Let there be Light!”

Bourne Abbey Church Gets an Electrical Upgrade

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

M

arch has been a very busy month as we, at Alto Electrical, have been working hard on a very special project.

If you have been in Bourne Abbey recently, you will be aware that they have been coping with temporary lighting for several years now. This month, we have been replacing the existing system with a new lighting design, which will future-proof the system and allow easy access, should any issue arise.

We have liaised with Father Chris and the Parochial Church Council (PCC), finding out exactly what they needed in the church; put some ideas together with the help of a specialist church lighting designer; and presented a 3D video of the design to the PCC, answering any questions they had. This included the life span of the fittings, access to the church, the cable runs … all the expected points of concern.

This exciting project has taken three years to get off the ground. Owing to this eleventh century, Grade 1 listed church being so popular, the diocese was quite rightly concerned that the lighting was going to meet all the objectives it needed to. Alterations were made, in order to gain approval, and now we are thrilled to be working on this prestigious, local project.

Regrettably, we have had to keep the church closed, except for thirty minutes per day. This is a safety measure, but by the time this magazine has been delivered we will hopefully have our ‘high access equipment’ out of the church. At this point, the church will then be able to open for an additional two hours (3pm-5pm) until the work has been completed, when normality will resume. The lighting will be finished in good time for the Easter services, so please go along and enjoy them.

Domestic

01778 772595 01780 693595

●

Commercial

●

Heritage

www.altoelectrical.co.uk Unit 12, Glen Industrial Estate, Essendine, Rutland PE9 4LE 58 6

D I S C O V E R I N G

Bourne Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

MORRIS

Dry Carpet Cleaning

SOFTENERS LTD

Fed up with hard w ate r an Do you have sensiti d scale? ve skin /eczema?

Then you could benefit from a water softener!

• We supply, install and repair all types of water softeners and drinking systems • Do you want to prolong the life of your appliances and save money?

• Salt deliveries available

30 years

experience

A NAME YOU CAN TRUST 2 Elsea Drive, Northorpe, Bourne PE10 0HL 01778 39 48 30 or 07802 50 26 20 www.morrissofteners.co.uk

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

We have dry cleaned carpets and upholstery in over 100,000 homes

Imagine

“no soggy carpets or wet dog smell.”

No fuss, windows open or heating on – we leave your carpets clean, fresh and ready to use.

Y ou will ou r d ry❤ clea n in g sy st e m!

Have 3 P SOFA CLE IECE ANED & ge one t

FREE room cleaned of your c hoice + Free Sta in Guard

• Spills & spots – gone • Smells & odours – removed • Deep cleans & lifts carpet pile – like new

FREE spot & stain remover with every clean

Locally based

You can call us for FREE on

0800 180 41 57

zerodrytime.com

If you are not 100% satisfied with our service you will receive a full refund

Deepings

7

Local History

Deeping

I

Versus

Crowland by removing trees so that the river flooded. He also accused him of taking control of fisheries and ordering his armed men to attack Deeping tenants.

(KINDLY SUPPLIED BY DEEPINGS HERITAGE)

n 1390, the abbot of Crowland sent a petition to King Richard II, listing ten grievances against the Lord of the Manor of Deeping and his tenants. He alleged that they had assaulted the abbot’s servants at Deeping market; prevented them from taking provisions to the abbey by river; and seized wagons and horses on the way to Crowland, badly beating one of the drivers.

The Lord of Deeping Manor was Sir Thomas Holland, also known as Lord Wake, who had a reputation for being cruel, and ruthlessly enriching himself.

The remains of Crowland Abbey

In medieval times, disputes often arose between Deeping people and the monks at Crowland Abbey over fishing and access to the fenland. In 1391, Lord Wake complained to the king that the abbot had seized a large part of the marsh at Deeping - over two miles long - and damaged a dyke

Clearly, both sides gave as good as they got, with local people caught in the crossfire between two powerful men.

St Bartholomew’s Day Fair, held at Crowland every August was a risky place for visitors from Deeping. In 1391, Thomas Wake’s men were robbed and beaten at the fair, put in the stocks and then thrown into the water. It was alleged that afterwards the abbot and his servants “knowing these outrages had been committed” enjoyed food and drink!

A chronicler recorded that in May 1393, a vast multitude of people of Deeping came into the marshes with an armed force and “outrageously threw to the ground the Cross called Kenulph’s Stone.” They were said to have broken it into pieces and thrown it into the marshes.

The Stone, named after an earlier abbot called Kenulph, marked the boundary between land belonging to Crowland and Deeping. It would originally have been a tall stone pillar, and the remains can still be seen at the end of Willow Drove in Newborough, by the side of a field dyke. It is now a scheduled ancient monument, as the base is believed to date from around 1200 AD. The top stone was replaced in 1817, when “K” was carved on one side and “H” on the opposite face, signifying the division between Kesteven and Holland districts.

Crowland Abbey’s existence came to an end in 1539, when all its monastic buildings were destroyed on the orders of King Henry VIII. Only the nave and aisles of the abbey church survived, to become the parish church of Crowland.

Kenulph’s Stone

8

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Do FULL es a L WASHOAD 45 MI IN NS!

FDRELEIVEERY

 TION TALLA  INS AL V O  REM CTED E ON SEL UCTS PROD

FUNKY RANG E now in stock !

O ‘RETR ’ K O LO s Kettle

9

£89.9

/ DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL SERVICE AVAILABLE / FRIENDLY, FREE ADVICE / FREE IN-STORE DEMOS

KITCHENS • HOME APPLIANCES • TELEVISIONS CALL US NOW: 01733 208787

OPEN: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm Sat 9am-1.30pm 26-28 Broad Street, Whittlesey PE7 1HA

A Psales@kellyvision-kcs.co.uk RI L 2 0 2 2

www.kellyvision-kcs.co.uk

P

FREE PARKING IN

WHITTLESEY!

Deepings

9

10

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Blinds in Harmony For all your Blinds, Awnings and Curtains

SPECIAL OFFER 20% OFF When 2 or more vertical blinds are purchased!

Conservatory blinds • INTU blinds (no screws used) • Black-out blinds Vertical / Roller / Pleated / Roman blinds • Venetian blinds, Wood and Aluminium Fly screens • Motorisation and child safety devices available on all blinds Fly screens • Awnings and Canopies • Made to measure and Handmade Curtains • DOMESTIC and COMMERCIAL Come & visit our showroom at 15 Market Place, Whittlesey, PE7 1AB Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm

Telephone 0800 028 2942 or 01733 840258 • enquiries@blindsinharmony.co.uk

Visit us at www.blindsinharmony.co.uk

£845!

Electric roller garage doors FROM £845!

Call now to book your free survey! * No deposit * Manufactured and installed by us * Insulated * Compact and secure * Over 20 colours *Components from UKs most trusted suppliers A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

11

YOUR PERFECT KITCHEN FOR 2022

SUPPLIED AND INSTALLED

SUPPLY & FITTING SERVICE • FREE QUOTATIONS • FREE DESIGN SERVICE

Visit our showroom to be inspired by our beautiful kitchens, where you can see and feel the quality for yourself Large Showroom: Unit 6 Hereward Estate,

Off Cherry Holt Road, Bourne PE10 9LA (Opposite Branch Bros)

Call us on: 01778 420700 Showroom open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun by appointment only

www.perfectforthekitchen.co.uk

01733 663207

SKIP HIRE ORDER TODAY T.033 0004 1140

SKIP SIZES

12 YD 8 YD 7 YD 6 YD 4 YD

SAME DAY DELIVERY/COLLECTION WHERE POSSIBLE

WAIT

& LOAD SERVICE AVAILABLE

FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE, FRIENDLY

& HELPFUL TEAM

SKIP PERMITS

DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WHEN YOU QUOTE: DDROSE RoseGroupUK

Rose group ad new-f DDROSE.indd 1

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

13/01/2021 12:57 Deepings

13

Matters

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

☎

01778 421427 or 07498 588487 info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

Rotary Club of the Deepings Base Camp or Bust - Raising Funds for Marie Curie and St Barnabas Hospice

“

14

Sometimes an opportunity arises when you get the chance to help raise some funds by doing something that challenges you to your very core.

A trek to Everest Base Camp would rank as one of them.

on donations to do their work.

Hi, I am Amrit Mistry, a member of the Rotary Club of the Deepings, reaching out to you for your help in raising much-needed funds for Marie Curie and St Barnabas Hospice. These two organisations combined and worked with us to give my mum the help and support she needed in her final days. Both of these organisations depend mainly

I will be flying to Nepal on March 18th to embark on a trek to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for these charities. We will be hiking to an altitude of 5,364m, starting on March 22nd, giving me a few days to prepare before beginning the expedition. The trek to Base Camp will take place over the course of twentythree days and I will be going

with Boundless Himalayas, an established trekking company.

As I have never attempted anything like this before, it will certainly be a challenge for me!

Deepings

The net funds raised will be divided equally between the two charities, helping them continue providing care and support to individuals in need and their families. None of the funds will be going towards my expenses.

Please feel free to contribute to my “Just Giving” page at www.justgiving.com/campaign/ basecamporbust and so enable these wonderful organisations to continue their valuable work for the benefit of us all.

Thank you.”

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

FENTONS O F B O U R N E LT D

101 102 Morton - BOURNE THE DEEPINGS - PETERBOROUGH

We have the following full-time positions available

Mon-Sat: 101s every 30 mins throughout the day reduced evening and Sunday service

Delivery Driver

Mon-Fri: 102s every hour throughout the day

Capable of driving up to 7.5 tonnes, clean driving licence

Fitter

Some mechanical experience required; however, full training will be given For more information, please email your CV to glen@fentonsofbourne.co.uk WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMPANY

MARKET DEEPING

DEEPING ST JAMES

301 302 SPALDING - THE DEEPINGS - STAMFORD Mon-Fri: every hour throughout the day Cash or Contactless accepted onboard

Delaine M-tickets available from

myTrip

Download the app

1 Day ● 7 Day ● 28 Day 1 Day Duo ● 1 Day Group Student: Term ● Annual between selected points or Rover Bundles of: 3 x 1 Day ● 10 x 1 Day Purchase on your mobile phone or on a tablet and gift to another device www.delainebuses.com

twitter@delainebuses

Add a of

with signs and vehicle graphics

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

15

Nature

The Spring-time Rituals of the Great Crested Grebe and the Marsh Harrier

E

[ by David Denman ]

It is the return of colour that is most striking for me. The white hedge blossoms and blue woodland carpets and the bright yellow brimstone butterflies are the signs for me that we have arrived in spring.

verywhere, species of animals, birds and plants are busy.

Through the day the noisy jackdaws and rooks make Market Deeping a hive of activity, whilst dusk is a time for territoryobsessed blackbirds to call loudly. At 3am, in amongst the newer houses in Deeping St. James, a female tawny owl was calling so loudly it woke our dogs! The subsequent, early dawn walk was rewarded by the comical sight of a carrion crow struggling to fly with a branch that was far too long for its nest!

Spring is often linked to love and giving, and the natural world is no exception. It really is worth visiting one of our many local lakes at this time of the year to witness an astonishing courtship display. Great crested grebes have an intimate and intricate springtime courtship ritual. They mirror each other’s movements - head turning and nodding with the elaborate feathers around both birds’ heads fluffed to the max. Then they dive and come back to the surface very close together, both rearing out of the water, almost standing on their tails, turning their heads in sequence.

An additional stage to the ceremony involves both birds diving and coming back to the surface each holding in their beaks a sprig of pond weed. As if performing a scripted dance, the pair will then stand out of the water, presenting each other with pond weed. This is a “once seen, never forgotten” wildlife experience and it is on your doorstep at this time of year!

The marsh harrier, one of our finest and rarest raptors and which has a foothold in this area, also has an amazing courtship display. Known as “skydancing”, the male reaches a high altitude then slices through the air downwards sometime looping the loop - all to impress the nearby female.

The pair also indulge in the “food-pass” where the male hands over a prey specimen to the female in mid-flight with the female taking the prey from the male’s talon high above the reed habitat where they nest. The conservation effort that so many organisations have put in over the last forty years to create new reedbeds is starting to pay dividends for the rare marsh harrier and its fellow rare reedbed dweller, the bittern.

Both have increased numbers in the UK but are still rare. Both species breed in large reed beds and are both ground nesters. Incredibly, observations have been made by ornithologists of bitterns predating the nests of marsh harriers which is not the desired conservation outcome!

Next level broadband.

Now live in The Deepings.

900Mbps download and upload speeds No installation fees or hidden costs Outstanding WiFi coverage

Find out more at upp.com or scan A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

17

Guardian Warm Roof

AWNINGS

UPVC DOORS & WINDOWS

ALUMINIUM ■ THERMAL BROKEN FRAMES ■ ■

■

■

German made quality.

Remote control for ease of operation with optional wind, rain and sun sensors.

Cost effective way to transform patios into elegant, stylish outdoor areas.

Fully smart home compatible.

■

■ ■

Create modern outdoor living spaces at the press of a button.

Easily installed.

50+ SPF.

Awning Visualisation App View any awning on your property via augmented reality.

E. info@watersidehome.co.uk T. 01778 561977 M. 07984 646926 www.watersidehome.co.uk

General Domestic Plumbing Maintenance • • • •

Leaking Pipes Dripping Taps Blocked Waste Pipes Leaking Overflows

• Toilet Repairs • Radiator Repairs / Replacements • Vented / Unvented Hot Water Repairs • And Much More

NO JOB TOO SMALL Over 15 years’ experience

07837 445595

gsharpeplumbingmaintenance@yahoo.com

A

T

Est.

SPEC

7

197

Gas Fires

Flue Systems

FIRES

Wood Burning Stoves

Electric Fires

Full Installation Service

Fireplaces

Chesneys Charnwood Stovax Gazco Heta Capital Rais Wanders Flamerite & more...

info@aspectfires.co.uk

01733 202220

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

aspectfires.co.uk 37 Market Street, Whittlesey, PE7 1BA

Deepings

19

ign Free Dese servic

Free Estimate s

Approved Installer

Approved

TILED ROOF SYSTEM

The Difference is NIGHT and DAY

NEW

Utilise your conservatory all year round with an equinox tiled roof

DESIGN

Features and Benefits 3 Warm in the Winter, Cool in the Summer 3 Quick and Easy Installation 3 Building Control Approved 3 High Energy Efficiency 0.15 ‘U’ Value 3 Tile Colour Options 3 Fully Insulated with Plastered Finish 3 Integral Down Lighting 3 Reduced weather noise

BEFORE THE DIFFERENCE IS NIGHT AND DAY

AFTER Finished plastered Innovative multi-layered roof designceiling with downlights as standard

Innovative multi-layered roof design

Leading Installers of

Upvc Doors

Composite Doors

Windows and Doors

‘A’ Energy Rated Windows and Doors

Guttering, Cladding and Fascias

Stable Doors

See more online www.fourseasonswindowsolutions.co.uk 20

Tel: 01778 394440 • info@fourseasonswindowsolutions.co.uk Deepings Design House, Meadow Drove Farm, Bourne, PE10 OAL A P R IL 2 0 2 2

FREE | FAST | LOCAL DELIVERY

Trade and public welcome  SAND

 INSULATION

 BRICKS

 DRAINAGE

 AGGREGATES

 LINTELS

 PAVING / SLABS

 BLOCKS

 TIMBER

 ROOF TILES

 GRAVEL

 ROOF WINDOWS

...for the best value materials and expert advice

01733 340270 Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5SW

Makes choosing a BATHROOM a PLEASURE

www.b-eaps.co.uk t: 01778 420868 e: bathrooms@b-eaps.co.uk Monday - Friday 9 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 9 am - 4.00 pm, Sunday CLOSED

Visit us at: 3 Victor Way (off Cherry Holt Road), Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9PT A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

21

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.

Liberty Partnership … for all of your financial services requirements T: 22

01778 342291

W:

www.liberty-partership.co.uk

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Your Finances

Deeping’s Alan McKie is

“Liberty Lunch Champion”

T

he Waggon and Horses at Langtoft was chosen by this month’s nominated local resident as the venue for their well-deserved award.

The scheme involves The Liberty Partnership in Market Deeping offering a meal to the value of £100 to anyone who has been nominated for having made a significant contribution to their local community.

Alan McKie of Horsegate, Deeping St James, was nominated by Tom Jordan for his wonderful contributions to two separate organizations, all entirely voluntary with no remuneration whatsoever.

As Tom explains, “Alan is a pensioner who has resided in the Deepings for over thirty years and now that he has fully retired from his occupation, he has ‘gone the extra mile’ to serve the local community.

Raised in Sunderland, Alan moved south in 1988 for his Sales Manager role in the telecommunications industry in Peterborough. He later ran The Crown and Anchor pub in Bridge Street, Deeping St James with his wife, Ann, before retiring. Clearly wanting to remain active and involved in his community, Alan joined the Men’s Group seven years ago, and two years later, he began his coordinating role in the Patient Participation Group.

He is the main coordinator for the Deepings Voluntary Car Scheme for transporting patients to and from hospital; the Deepings practice on Godsey Lane; and other institutions related to health. He has been fundamental to the success of this scheme, and, in addition, he represents the Car Scheme on the Patient Participation Group, helping to ensure that the practice patients’ needs are always met.”

Alan is very keen to point out that he is far from being alone in all his public-spirited ventures. The Car Scheme is only successful, for instance, because of the two other coordinators and the eighteen drivers who make up the team. Similarly, in the Men’s Group, Alan modestly explains that he is but one of a team of five.

“In addition, Alan is a very active team member of the Deepings Men’s Group and goes round the various hostelries, clubs, and other establishments to collect the collection cans. He then counts all the cash before passing it on to the club treasurer. Furthermore, he works shifts at the Men’s Group stores, sorting out the apparatus and ensuring that the equipment is in good working order before passing it on to those in need.”

Alan and Ann invited Tom Jordan and his wife Betty to share the generous award, and all enjoyed a delicious lunch on March 3rd at The Waggon and Horses in Langtoft.

Liberty Partnership … for all of your financial services requirements

advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk

Liberty Partnership A P RI L 2 0 2 2

T:

01778 342291

W:

www.liberty-partership.co.uk

104 Church Street, Market Deeping, Peterborough, PE6 8AL

Deepings

23

ce n ra ED u K InsBAC

10

r a e

y

A

R UA

G

24

E

E NT

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

THE BEST QUALITY PRODUCTS AT VALUE FOR MONEY PRICES

Conservatories Windows Doors Fascias

• Fascias & Soffits • Double Glazing

OPEN

MON-FRI 9AM-5PM SAT 10AM-4PM

Flat Roofs ‘A’ RATED WINDOWS FITTED AS STANDARD

Unit G & H Bentley Park, Blenheim Way, Northfields Industrial, Market Deeping, Peterborough PE6 8LD.

www.s&jwindows.co.uk

MADE TO MEASURE WARDROBES Our beautiful bedroom range covers everything from cool and contemporary to the classic and timeless.

High sheen finishes, natural wood veneers, mirrored doors and sliding wardrobes. The options are endless and we now manufactor for our own carcasses enabling us to offer complete flexibility when it comes to size and function. Brilliantly designed, expertly crafted, every piece of furniture is made to measure for your own room. Storage has never looked so good.

FITTED • SLIDING • MODULAR • FREE STANDING FREE DESIGN AND MEASURING SERVICE HIGHLY TRAINED TEAM OF IN-HOUSE FITTERS

Large Showroom: Unit 6 Hereward Estate, Off Cherry Holt Road, Bourne PE10 9LA (Opposite Branch Bros)

www.perfectforthehome.co.uk

Call us on: 01778 420700 Showroom open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun by appointment only A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

25

Consumer Advice

Building Contractor in the Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire areas

Over 40 years of experience in all aspects of the construction industry • New Builds • Extensions • Renovations • Loft Conversions • Brickwork • Alterations • General Building • Garage Conversions • Refurbishments • Stone Mason • Listed Buildings Stone Works • Historical Buildings Stone Works • Insulated Cladding Systems • Barn Conversions Plus much more...

01778 303030 07775 621 997

Email: info@ajhbuild.co.uk

D.W.Needham Motor Engineer LTD EST. 1980

For all makes of cars and vans! ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸

M.O.T. testing Servicing & repairs Tyres - fitting & puncture repair Tracking & wheel balancing Diagnostic & systems testing Air conditioning servicing Clutches, Batteries and Exhausts

Please call for our current offers...

01778 347694 9 STIRLING WAY ● NORTHFIELDS IND. ESTATE MARKET DEEPING ● PE6 9AS

For more information visit

carservicingmarketdeeping.co.uk 26 22

D I S C O V E R I N G

March

Deepings

Get Your Home ‘Springready’ While Avoiding a DIY Drama!

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades The Easter break is traditionally a time when “DIY-ers” and spring-cleaners roll up their sleeves and tackle all manner of jobs around the home. This may include plans to move house or maybe a long-awaited garden makeover. If you are selling your home, then you will want it to look its very best to keep you one step ahead of the competition.

Beating the rush means you can start showcasing your property earlier than others, so now is the perfect time to get serious about selling.

Alternatively, if a thorough spring clean is on your agenda, then here are our super six tips: 1 Take one room at a time – this way you won’t get overwhelmed by the task and be ruthless with your de-cluttering. Ask yourself, “Does the item make me happy, does it serve a purpose, and when was the last time I used it?”

2 Kitchen: start with the cupboards and then move on to the cutlery drawer (tip: soak teastained teaspoons in a mug of water with a few drops of vinegar), microwave, kettle, and toaster.

3 Bedroom: empty the wardrobe and discard anything you haven’t worn in the past year or if it doesn’t fit. Sell good condition clothes and bag up others for charity.

4 Your working area: maintain a clutter-free environment, going through paperwork, refiling, or shredding as you go along. Have a digital de-clutter too.

5 Children’s bedrooms: encourage them to go through their belongings and donate any unwanted items to charity. In return, treat them to some new bed linen or some new funky storage boxes.

6 Keep walls clutter-free! If you have got newly decorated walls, only put back up pictures and photographs that you really want.

If you don’t have the time, skill or confidence to give your home the makeover it deserves, then Safe Local Trades can put you in contact with many reputable and reliable professionals to help make your home sparkle this spring.

Whether it’s cleaning or de-cluttering, odd jobs around the home, decorating, bringing new life to your upholstery, installing a new kitchen or bathroom, getting the windows professionally cleaned or your garden landscaped – they have tried, tested and reliable tradespeople for the job; however big or small. www.safelocaltrades.com A P R IL 2 0 2 2

NEED A RECOMMENDATION? NEED RECOMMENDATION?

FREE and FREEEASY andservice EASY service

eedd CChheeck lilice o ck P LY N O ce e o P Th LY N O e Th rrooff ggisiste re d e d te n e m re m d e d rereco n e m com veddtrtraaddeersrs loloca rove callaappppro

®

safelocaltrades.com

®

safelocaltrades.com Recommended & Appro ed

Recommended & Appro ed ...

Much more than just a recommendation

Much more than just a recommendation ...

Serving the PE Postcode community since 2008 Serving PE Postcode community since 2008 Overthe 70 different trade categories and over 16,000 reviews

Here of our members …

Overare70some different trade categories and over 16,500 local reviews n tios

ge doors

gara & Pa ewsamysesome New… TDraridveare Here of our members & repairs

rator & DIY

& Patios Driveways www.cambridgeshiredriveways.com

co Painter, Deen

desm Trawww.garagedoorandshutterservices.co.uk

Call Ian on

07702 407908

airs & Door Rep www.oldcourtelectrical.co.uk w o d in W C UPV Call David on t 01778 345046

Untitled-3 1

17/07/2012 13:54:55

Tel: 01733 123456

www.ultimateblinds.co.uk

Call Gavin on

Thousands of 393862 Reviews t 01778 Specialist rator, Kitchen co De & r te in Pa aintenance & Property M

ecialist

tellite Sp Aerial & Sa

Keeping it Local

www.windowrepairpeterborough.co.uk

Call Chris on

Digital Aerial & Satellite Installations

0800 1577 958 www.pvsaerials.co.uk

t

www.daveelmsbuildingandmaintenance.co.uk

Call Jeremy on RIDGEWAY t 07709 491337

GARAGE DOORS cialist www.ridgewaygaragedoors.co.uk & CCTV Spe rm la A ty curi

Se

Call Tracey on Tel: 01733 123456 t

01733 772934

www.ace4cctv.co.uk

with … in association Call Chris on

t

01733 552048

Looking out for the community

ery Cleaning oor & Upholst dfl ar H , et rp Ca

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH AGAINST SCAMS PARTNERSHIP

C A PA S P richard@prestonsprofessional.co.uk

Call Dave on

Call Andrew on

t

sm Tradewww.eliteexteriors.co.uk

07709 337647

Tel: 01733 123456 t

01733 810063

t

t

mattc2901@gmail.com & Shutters Blinds Call Matthew on

TErleadctreicsmCall us on

pairs

e e Doors & R New Garagen

Call Dave on

t 01733 Tel: 01733810063 123456 www.cambridgeshiredriveways.com ianen

, Driveway Conservatory ning ea Cl o ti Pa &

Call Richard on

07771and 568932 01733 577750 To see our full list of members read all reviews07798 just go567633 to ... t

t

✃✃

To see our full list of members and read all reviews just go to ...

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

www.safelocaltrades.com www.safelocaltrades.com 0800 014 1832 0800 014 1832

The safest way to source local traders The safest way to source local traders

Deepings

27

Tearout outpage pageand and keep keep Tear

School News

Deeping St James Community Primary School

W

e’re delighted that school sports have returned, in earnest! Many of our Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 children represented our school at the annual Stamford Welland Academy Cross Country Event on Saturday March 5th.

Despite the freezing weather, they acquitted themselves magnificently and we are very proud of everyone’s efforts,

against some excellent competition from across several local schools. With thanks to Mrs Duffy for organising and marshalling on the day, Stamford Welland Academy for hosting, and to all the parents who also braved the elements to support the team.

Meanwhile, our netballers had the opportunity of playing in a tournament, hosted

by Baston Primary School. All the children competed in an excellent spirit and were delighted to have the opportunity to play against each other again.

Football returns later this month…

William Hildyard Celebrate World Book Day – March 3rd The theme for World Book Day this year was bedtime stories, and the children at William Hildyard C of E Primary School in Market Deeping came, dressed in their night-time clothes! In the morning, the teachers swapped classes and shared their favourite book.

They gave the children opportunities to enjoy speaking and listening and doing some craft activities based on the book.

In the afternoon, each Key Stage 2 child shared a book (or their own writing) with a younger child from the Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1.

The teachers videoed themselves reading a bedtime story and these were published on YouTube on World Book Day. In just

three days, the videos had been viewed almost seven hundred times!

To keep the enthusiasm for reading going after World Book Day, a Book Fair was held in the school hall.

During the next few weeks, William Hildyard will be giving out reading boxes to several children.

A big thank you to The Deeping Lions for their support with this.

Mrs Lucas (the English subject leader) said, “I would like to say a huge thank you to all the William Hildyard parents and the local community for their support. I hope we have encouraged our children to read whatever, whenever and wherever they can and that this leads to a life-long love of reading.”

Baston C of E Primary School In Year 3 outdoor learning, the children have been designing, making, and erupting volcanoes.

This term, Year 2 are learning about The Great Fire of London; about how the fire started, how it spread so quickly and the King’s orders to try to stop the fire. We’ve read part of Samuel Pepys’s diary to learn about his experience of the fire and his peculiar decision to bury his cheese! In outdoor learning, you’ll see they’ve used natural materials to build the houses of London in 1666.

Four local schools from our cluster took part in a small netball tournament. A total of six teams entered from

Baston, Langtoft, Deeping St James and William Hildyard, and a great afternoon was enjoyed by all.

Baston Red retained the trophy, with Baston Black taking silver medals, whilst Langtoft A came third.

On March 3rd, we celebrated World Book Day. Children dressed up as one of their favourite characters for the day. The whole school did work based on the book, “Beegu”, by Alexis Deacon.

Hands-on History at Linchfield!

What a busy term at Linchfield Community Primary School and Pre-School in Deeping St James!

Year 3 pupils had a wonderful trip to Flag Fen where they learnt all about the pre-historic ages. Pupils were able to handle artefacts dating from the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age. The children learnt about Stone Age pottery and made their own pottery designs using clay.

Pupils from Year 6 invited ‘History Off the Page’ into school, so they could experience life as Vikings for the day. They had a great time being potters, illuminators, metal workers, wise women, beekeepers, and rune casters. Then they learnt how to be Viking warriors!

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of World Book

Day, all the staff and children came to school dressed as their favourite book characters and the whole school took part in a book exchange. We also enjoyed a whole school assembly where the children showed off their costumes.

Thank you to our amazing ‘Friends of the School’ (the FLS) for the brand-new playground equipment they bought for the whole school to enjoy. It has been amazing to see the children outside at breaktimes engaged in a variety of games and enjoying all our new equipment!

01778 347450 enquiries@linchfield-cit.co.uk Crowson Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8EY www.linchfield-cit.co.uk

Ever thought of teaching?

Now’s the time!

The Deepings SCITT is a highly valued provider in South Lincolnshire.

(Ofsted, 2022)

We are approaching a decade of high-quality teacher training here at The Deepings and it is great to have the Ofsted stamp of approval as it means we can choose the top talent and develop them into the very best teachers for the children in our county. The recruitment of teachers is always an issue, even more so post-pandemic, and in England, there are now 15000 fewer teachers than there were in 2010 and by 2024 there will be a projected 47000 shortfall.

If you have a degree already (however old!) you can train on your Leaders are ambitious doorstep. The Deepings SCITT and its partner schools see our for their trainees… trainees trusting schools and current teaching staff to train them rather than going down the traditional university route. We offer expectations are high… one day a week core training (in Deeping for secondary, or Bourne trainees attain well. for primary) with the rest of the week spent training ‘on the job’ (Ofsted, 2022) with a mentor in your host schools. We have a range of placements, both primary and secondary, across The Deepings, Bourne, Spalding, Peterborough, Stamford, Boston and a few further afield.

We have vacancies for a September 2022 start and we are looking for people who have (or will have) a degree, have a passion for teaching and want to inspire young people to fulfil their potential.

We would love to have a chat with you about the exciting teacher training opportunities available.

Friendly faces await!

Get in touch today with Nikki Benjamin, SCITT Director: nbenjamin@deepings.anthemtrust.uk

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

29

LARGE SHOWROOM WITH WORKING DISPLAYS

Showroom Opening Times

9am - 3pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday • 9am - 4pm Friday • 9:30am - 2:30pm Saturday

Stunning modern and traditional fireplaces, multifuel, woodburning stoves gas/electric fires and bespoke made to measure fireplaces

Complete design and fitting service with free site surveys

Visit our extensive showroom for expert advice and to see our large range of displays

Unit 1 Manning Road • Bourne • Lincs • PE10 9HW Telephone: 01778 424841 Email: sales@fireplacefinesse.co.uk 30

www.fireplacefinesse.co.uk Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Easter

t n u H g Eg Find all 30 Easter Eggs around Market Deeping for a chance to WIN a

CHOCOLATE EXPLOSION

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

31

Write in the boxes provided, which shop window features each egg!

32

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

33

Easter Egg Hunt PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES Crowland Carpets DJ Barber Shop Briggs Deeping Television Felicitys DT Stoves Shampooch Grooming Riverside Beads Markey’s Wee Barber Shop Oakwoods Beebys The Boundary Winkworth Pet’s Pantry Lilli’s Tea Room

Grasmere Butchers Liberty Patrnership Linfords The Little Sewing Shop Private Kollection HD Hair & Co Moore Thompson The Ink Well Willow & Grace The Health Cabin Sharman Quinney Ooh La La Beauty For you Healthcare Sound Advice The Stage

In the boxes provided under the pictures, write down the name of the shops where you find the matching Easter eggs for your chance to win a chocolate explosion!

Competition closes 30/04/2022. Good Luck!!

Please fill in your details below and post your entry form to: Discovering Magazines, PO Box 164, Bourne PE10 1ET or pop your entry into Briggs Residential, 12 Market Place, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA

NAME: ADDRESS:

TEL:

34

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Go Solar This Summer!

A

As the evenings start to become lighter for longer, our thoughts turn to our gardens and how, within a few weeks, we could well be enjoying the beauty, peace and tranquillity that comes from this outdoor space.

Peterborough-based local importer/supplier, established for over twenty years, Outdoor Living UK can bring character and style to your garden with their enormous range of garden water features and solar water features.

A garden water feature can act as an impressive focal point, whether placed on the patio, on gravel or in the middle of a lawn. Buy directly from them online and secure the most competitive prices.

Solar powered water features offer many advantages, most notably their energy efficiency, (this at a time when electricity prices are going sky-

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

high!) and their high-quality striking designs. There is a range of styles available, all made from rattan, resin, or stainless steel, so remaining strong and durable during bad weather. Most of the solar powered water features also come with LED lights so they become an attraction throughout those long, warm, summer evenings.

Outdoor Living UK have over two thousand solar water features, which have battery back-up and, as they are wire-less, they can be placed anywhere in the garden. Whilst the initial cost of the solar option might be higher than a similar, standard item, the long-term savings will significantly outweigh that initial extra amount. It is also great to be able to enjoy a beautiful feature whilst at the same time looking after the environment.

For more information, please call 01733 688464 (office hours are 9am – 1pm).

Deepings

35

What’s What’s available available in in April...

April...

We’re taking orders for veg boxes for Easter weekend & your We’re taking orders for veg boxes for Easter weekend & your Sunday joint can be ordered from our in-store butchery, run by Sunday joint can be ordered from our in-store butchery, run by Grasmere Farm. We’ve plenty of Easter treats for you to stock up Grasmere Farm. We’ve plenty of Easter treats for you to stock up on too. Talking of eggs - have you tried our eggs, delivered fresh on too. Talking of eggs - have you tried our eggs, delivered fresh daily, from our happy chicken farm in Tallington? We use them daily, from our happy chicken farm in Tallington? We use them for our café menu & in all our home baking. We’re looking forward for our café menu & in all our home baking. We’re looking forward to the asparagus season towards the end of the month, which to the asparagus season towards the end of the month, which traditionally starts on St George’s Day, if the weather is kind. We’ve traditionally starts on St George’s Day, if the weather is kind. We’ve a new luxury hot chocolate to try in our Cafe this month too! a new luxury hot chocolate to try in our Cafe this month too!

MON-SAT 8AM -- 5PM SUNDAY 9AM -- 4PM MON-SAT 8AM 5PM SUNDAY 9AM 4PM Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM Café hours: MON-SAT 8.30AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3.30PM

DEEPING ST. NICHOLAS, SPALDING, LINCS, PE11 3DG DEEPING ST. NICHOLAS, SPALDING, LINCS, PE11 3DG PHONE 01775 630244 ONLINE VINEHOUSEFARMSHOPCAFE.CO.UK PHONE 01775 630244 ONLINE VINEHOUSEFARMSHOPCAFE.CO.UK

The place to go for delicious fish and chips OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

OPENING TIMES Mon 16:00 - 20:30 • Tues - Thurs 11:30 – 14:00 • 16:00 - 20:30 Fri - Sat 11:30 – 21:00 • Sun 12:00 – 20:00 * Our restaurant closes 30 minutes before the takeaway. Restaurant closed Mondays.

‘Click and collect’ orders available via the website

www.linfordsfishandchips.co.uk

Linfords Traditional Fish & Chips | 6 Market Place Market Deeping Near Peterborough | Lincolnshire | PE6 8EA

www.linfordsfishandchips.co.uk A P RI L 2 0 2 2See

current deals on our Facebook page @linfordsfishandchips Deepings

37

www.mobilityyourway.co.uk

we supply

wheelchairs

FOR EVERYONE Standard Wheelchairs Active Wheelchairs Powerchairs Childrens Wheelchairs Service, Repairs, Hire & Sales

You can only find the right chair by trying it out yourself, visit us

take a test drive!

Mobility Your Way 15, PE1 Retail Park, Eye Road, Peterborough PE1 4YZ Also open Sundays: 10am - 4pm

FREE Home Demonstrations

01733 511104

peterborough@ mobilityyourway.co.uk

B E S P O K E T R E AT M E N T S AVA I L A B L E

Bloom into Beautiful this Spring

30% Off

D

All Dermal Fillers! ermal fillers help to diminish fine lines and wrinkles while, at the same time, allowing fullness to return to the face.

Unfortunately, as we age our faces lose their fat, and the facial muscles must work closer to the skin surface causing lines and loose skin to become more apparent. The facial skin also stretches, which adds to the loss of volume, although sun exposure, genetics and lifestyle also play a part.

The fillers can help with plumping thin lips, softening facial creases and wrinkles, enhancing shallow contours, improving the appearance of scarring, and also reconstructing contour deformities in the facial area.

These are very helpful in delaying early signs of ageing, although they are only temporary. Results are obvious straightaway and last anywhere between twelve and eighteen months in some people, such as non-drinkers or non-smokers.

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin, and both men and women choose this popular facial rejuvenation treatment as it is a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or any downtime.

Call us now and book in for a free consultation if you would like to discuss these treatments more, and why not take advantage of this amazing offer in April? Let us get you looking like a more youthful version of yourself!

TREATMENTS WE OFFER

Dermal fillers ✦ Lip fillers ✦ Bunny lines ✦ Downturned corners of mouth Gummy smiles ✦ Profhilo (turkey neck) Gummy smiles ✦ Fat dissolving Anti-wrinkle treatments ✦ Smoker's lines ✦ Profhilo (five-point face lift) ✦ Brow lift ✦ Under eye treatments Cheek filler Excessive sweating ✦ Hand rejuvenation

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

TE P R I VA N G I K R PA

DISCR L O C AT E E T ION

TREATMENT REVIEW

Alistair and Julie both great people. My first time having any treatment so was nervous, mainly about the results, but should not have been. Had marionette lines, upper and lower filled. Wow, results were excellent, not over done, produced the "healthier" look I was looking for. Can't recommend them highly enough.

AnnetteD-61

CALL NOW FOR ALL PRICES AND PACKAGES E-mail: info@deep-inaesthetics.co.uk Tel: 07957 373162 www.deep-inaesthetics.com A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Deepings

Deepings A P R IL 2 0 2 239

I

A slow flowing and gentle moving meditation magine suffering from a condition which confines you to your bed, a condition for which there appears to be no longterm solution from the medical people who are treating you.

The symptoms seem endless, the anxiety and severe palpitations aren’t going away, and you are told there’s only a 4% likelihood of returning to your former health.

This was how Deeping lady, Hannah Gosling, was facing a very uncertain future on her return from living in the USA. Two years ago, however, an NHS worker introduced the wheelchair-bound Ms Gosling to qigong, an ancient Chinese, internal meditative exercise practice, dating back over 3,000 years. After just a few small daily practices, Hannah could feel improvements and, within three months, the wheelchair had gone; within a year, she was mobile and confident enough to travel alone.

Inspired beyond words, Hannah continued to practise qigong twice daily. Realising that there were no classes locally, she decided to learn all about it for herself and then to teach others. She became fully qualified with the BHQA (British Health Qigong Association) and six months ago started offering classes in “health qigong”, a branch of qigong, from her premises in The Green School, Church Street, in Market Deeping.

Those people with chronic illnesses, sports injuries, muscle damage, post-chemotherapy conditions and indeed, “long-Covid” are all likely to feel considerable benefits. Hannah is very keen to point out, however, that qigong is not just for the sick, but for anyone, of any age or ability, who is looking to slow down and find a little inner peace whilst taking care of their mind and body. It’s a simple

40

Deepings

procedure; the movements are easy to learn and accessible to all, standing or sitting down; just wear some comfortable loose-fitting clothes and bring along a drink!

Using a series of graceful, slow flowing movements, qigong can provide an enormous range of health benefits. These include the lowering of blood pressure, stress, and anxiety levels; reduction of fatigue; improved balance and flexibility; soothing and assisting digestion; easing joint pain and improving heart health.

So, if you are looking to improve your health and well-being in a friendly, group environment, why not try one of Hannah’s classes? (£5 for the hour, and the first one is free!) For more specific needs, contact her directly about private sessions at £35 an hour, whilst smaller sessions can be arranged at a lower rate.

If you are feeling the need to devote some time from your ultra-busy weekly routine, and you want to take out a precious hour of “me-time” to turn off and calm those frayed nerves, then Health Qigong with Hannah could be for you.

Visit Hannah’s website at www.healthqigongwith hannah.co.uk and see her Facebook pages for some glowing recommendations.

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

EXPLORE TALLINGTON LAKES ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS LOCALLY SHARE A LIFETIME OF HAPPINESS Watersports • Paddleboarding • Kayaking • Canoeing • Open Water Swimming • Jet-Skiing • Water-Skiing • Wakeboarding Dry Ski Slope Climbing & Abseiling Wall and so much more Pro Shop

Tallington Lakes Barholm Road Tallington Lincolnshire PE9 4RJ

www.tallingtonlakes.com 01778 347000

20% OFF

COLOUR SERVICES with Libby during April

+ receive a FREE take home Travel Shampoo!

T&C - Offer not valid with any other offer. Excludes toners. Skin test required for new customers at least 48hrs before appointment.

Follow us @HD Hair & Co.

Wella Credited Salon Wella Colour Salon

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

GHD Stockist

@hd_hair_and_co

Call now to book your appointment

01778 347621

Deepings

41

F L A W L E S S B O DY SKIN : BODY : LASER : AESTHETICS

For all your Face & Body needs

Skin

Laser

Acne Scarring

Laser Hair Removal

Acne Treatment

Skin Rejuvenation

Age Spots

Tattoo Removal

Birthmark Removal

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Dark Under Eyes

Pigmentation

Face

Rosacea

Anti Wrinkle Injections

Skin Peels

Carbon/Hollywood Facial

Skin Scanning

Clinical Facials

Stretch Marks

Facial Scanning

Sun Damage

Geneo+ Oxygenation Facial

Melasma Mole & Tag Removal

Jaw Line Augmentation

Body

Lip/Dermal Fillers Masseter Reduction Mesotherapy

3D Body Scanning

Microdermabrasion

3D Inch Losss

Mole & Tag Removal

Bespoke Body Contouring

Non Surgical Face Lift (HIFU)

Cellulite Reduction

Non-Surgical Nose Augmentation

Fat Freezing

Platysmal Bands

Hyperhidrosis

Skin Chemical Peels

Incontinence

Skin Tightening

Skin Tightening & Lifting Stretch Mark Removal

Call 01780 660301 for a no obligation consultation

Tear Trough Filler Microneedling

Tattoo Removal

Flawless Body . 18a Scotgate . Stamford . PE9 2YQ

By Gillian Beach DIPCFHP, MPSPract DIPMAFHP MCFHP

20%

✓ Covering The Deepings & Surrounding Areas

discou n or mor t for 2 ep on the eople same visit

✓ 17 years Experience ✓ DBS checked

Home visits by arrangement Mobile: 07474 208 358 Email: the.footlady@outlook.com

YOUR

LOCAL

ONLINE

All existing customers who feature in our through-theletterbox magazines will be given FREE presence into our new online Directory

DIRECTORY

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? Free help and support

Free local advertising

Free monthly inclusion

Multiple inclusions

Established online presence

Free video vlogs

discoveringdirectory.co.uk

Now Live

We are very excited to be able to offer you this opportunity to boost your business!

Please call Paula on

07903 776211

or email

marketing.discoveringmagazines@gmail.com for further details

COVID-19FREE* - SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES Mirrored cabinet or high raised toilet with any * FREE full bathroom Georgia toilet & basin with installation every bathroom order

problem? – we can help

• Disabled Facilities Grants and baths • Discounts for over 60s and | 9.19/10 panelling EX Service personnel ety flooring • Charity work and grants Bathing a problem?

We can help a problem?

– we can help er seats &Bathing raised toilets

• Wet rooms • Disabled Facilities Grants • Walk in showers and baths • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms • Waterproof wall panelling • Discounts for over 60s, SSAFA and • Slip resistant safety flooring EX Service personnel • Grab rails, shower seats & raised toilets tions.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk • Automatic bidet loos apply, visit• our website for more details.

Established family business

ice and ote

• Wet rooms • Walk in showers and baths 02382 543308 • Waterproof wall panelling • Slip resistant safety

flooring • Grab rails & shower seats • Zero VAT on disabled bathrooms COVID-19 SAFEGUARDING CUSTOMERS & COLLEAGUES • - Discounts for over 60s SSAFA and Ex Service Now taking orders for pre-Christmas fittings 03/11/2020 08:04 personnel • Disabled Facilities Grants Call for friendly advice and free survey and quote Showroom open 7 days, • Charity work and grants 01823 729564 Blackdown Garden Centre, info@ahminstallations.co.uk Call for our friendly advice, www.ahminstallations.co.uk

free survey and quote

* Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more information.

01778 369162 Hockholler West Buckland TA21 9HY 01823 661910

info@ahminstallations.co.uk www.ahminstallations.co.uk

Wellington 145 x 215 Sept.indd 1

*

19/09/2020 13:29

Terms and conditions apply, visit our website for more details.

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Hallam Travel still have the following seats available:

The Drifters Girl (Afternoon Show) ONLY 6 LEFT Weds 20th April £77 Bury St Edmunds Leisure Day Sat 23rd April £22 The Princess River Cruise Experience ONLY 12 LEFT Sun 24th April £45 Cinderella the Musical (afternoon show) Weds 27th April £75 Andre Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra 1 CANCELLATION Sat 30th April £148 Highgate Cemetery Weds 4th May £43 Whitby Leisure Day 2 CANCELLATIONS Sat 7th May £29 Bridlington Leisure Day Sun 15th May £25 Bakewell Market & Judith Mary Canal Boat Mon 23rd May £53 Back to the Future: The Musical (afternoon show) Thurs 26th May £85 Brick Lane Music Hall: 70 Glorious Years (afternoon show) ONLY 13 LEFT Fri 27th May £69 Trentham Gardens & Shopping Village Sat 28th May £34 Coventry Leisure Day Sun 29th May £23 Thornton Le Dale (Mathewson’s – Bangers & Cash) & Ryedale Folk Museum ONLY 10 LEFT Weds 1st June £33 The Cher Show (afternoon show) Weds 8th June £66 Wroxham & Norfolk Broads Tour Thurs 9th June £40 RHS Garden, Bridgewater Sat 11th June £37 Grease the Musical (afternoon show) ONLY 11 LEFT Thurs 16th June £71 Romeo & Juliet at Tolethorpe Hall Fri 17th June Adult £37 Senior £36 Child £36 Superbloom at the Tower of London: Platinum Jubilee Celebrations ONLY 11 LEFT Sat 25th June Adult £63 Senior £56 Child £47 The Emmerdale Village Tour Sun 26th June £58 Pretty Woman (Afternoon Show) Weds 29th June £75 Woburn Safari Park Sun 3rd July Adult £48 Child £42 An Evening on the Broads with the Norfolk Jazz Quintet Tues 5th July £45 Stratford Upon Avon Leisure Day Sat 9th July £25 Woodhall Spa 40s Festival Sun 10th July £21 Beauty and the Beast (Afternoon Show) ONLY 13 LEFT Tues 12th July £81 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 Wensleydale Creamery & Wensleydale Railway Tues 19th July £43 Heights of Abraham and Matlock Bath Thurs 28th July Adult £43 Child £39 York Leisure Day Sat 30th July £26 Kensington Palace including Royals Through The Lens Weds 10th August Adult £49 Senior £45 Child £40 Frogmore House and the Savill Garden Fri 12th August £67 Suffolk Wool Villages with Gainsborough’s House Sat 13th August £49 Coronation Street The Tour Sun 14th August £60 Windsor Leisure Day Weds 17th August £29 Legoland Weds 17th August Adult £54 Child £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 Jersey Boys (Afternoon Show) Thurs 1st September £75 Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Sat 3rd September Adult £76 Child £66 Twycross Zoo Sun 4th September Adult £43 Child £39 Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical (Afternoon Show) Sun 4th September £89 Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show Sun 11th September Adult £65 Child £39 Scarborough Leisure Day Sun 18th September £26 Skipton & Canal Trip Sat 24th September £59 Constable Country Tour Sun 25th September £34 Mamma Mia! The Party ONLY 20 LEFT Sun 25th September £125 Royal Courts of Justice & Inns of Court Tour Weds 28th September £55 Brooklands Museum, London Bus Museum & Mercedes-Benz World Sat 22nd October Adult £51 Senior £50 Child £41 HMS Belfast & Imperial War Museum Sun 23rd October Adult £52 Child £41 Christmas at Chatsworth Sun 13th November Adult £52 Child £42 Bakewell Christmas Market Sun 20th November £24 White Christmas (Afternoon Show) Thurs 24th November £75 Christmas at Blenheim Palace Sat 26th November Adult £80 Child £63 Lincoln Christmas Market Sat 3rd December £24 York’s St Nicholas Fayre Sun 4th December £27 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Thurs 8th December £74 Stratford Upon Avon Victorian Christmas Market Sat 10th December £25 Scotland at Christmas Time – 5 Days Sun 11th December £369 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular Sun 11th December £77 Beverley Festival of Christmas Sun 11th December £24 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Weds 14th December £74 *Thursford Christmas Spectacular (Long Sutton departure) Sat 17th December £77 Peaky Blinders: The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby (afternoon show) Sat 25th February 2023 £57 Carrie Hope Fletcher-An Open Book Tour Fri 2nd June 2023 £72 *All Thursford Shows are afternoon performances and deluxe seating

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.

Deepings

43

DEEPING ST JAMES

PHARMACY

Deeping St James Pharmacy We are small independent, family run pharmacy and we pride ourselves on the personal touch. You will see the same friendly faces here along with a quick dispensing turn around time and we also offer free delivery to vulnerable patients.

FREE

BLISTER PACKAGING OF MEDICATION

Blood Pressure Monitor

on sale at £22.99

We are offering a new service to the area –

free blister packaging of medication Blister packs are a medication aid, which helps you take the correct tablets at the right time of day. They are usually made of recyclable cardboard and plastic, and are organised by time of day and day of the week.

This makes it easy for a patient to select the correct time and day, and push out all of their required medication for that time.

Blister packs can help patients improve their adherence to their prescribed medication, and improve health outcomes.

Oximeter

on sale at £21.99

We can also order your prescription automatically every month, making it easier for you.

OPENING HOURS MON - FRI: 9am - 6pm SAT: 9am - 1pm

21 Rycroft Avenue, Deeping St James PE6 8NT 58 44 D I S C O V E R I N G Deeping Deepings J A NAUPARRIL Y 2021 2 01778 349646 deepingstjamespharmacy@aah-n3.co.uk

DEEPING ST JAMES

PHARMACY

REPEAT PRESCRIPTION FORM Let us make your life easier

If you take regular prescribed medication, you will know how time-consuming it can be to go to the doctors’ surgery, then to collect your prescription and go to your chemist to have your medication dispensed.

Deeping St James Pharmacy can help. We will order and collect your prescription from the surgery. This will then be dispensed ready for you to collect or to have delivered to you*.

It saves time, no waiting for stock to be ordered. One call to order that’s all you need to do.

JUST FILL IN THE DETAILS AND WE WILL DO THE REST

PATIENTS DETAILS Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr):........................................................... First Name: .............................................

Surname: .....................................................................................................................................................

Address: ...................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................Postcode: .............................................

Tel: ......................................................................................... Date of Birth: .............................................

NHS Number (can be found on repeat prescription slip): .................................................................................

Doctors Name: ...........................................................................................................................................

Surgery Address: ........................................................................................................................................ .......................................................................................................Postcode: .............................................

Surgery Tel: .................................................................................................................................................

I hereby authorise The Chemist Shop, Peterborough to collect, either in person or by means of electronic transfer, prescriptions from the surgery shown above on my behalf. I will inform you if I wish to make any changes to this agreement.

Signed: ................................................................................................. Date: ............................................. * Free delivery service applies to vulnerable patients only

21 Rycroft Avenue, Deeping St James PE6 8NT Deepings 45 A P RI L 2 0 2 2349646 01778 deepingstjamespharmacy@aah-n3.co.uk

Helping you to live well

Hear CLEARLY again...

Never miss out on the sounds you love

F AI HEA RE D R E TR IN IA G LS *

with the latest comfortable and invisible hearing aids

FREE

*o ns ele cte dp ro du cts

HEARING TESTS

INVISIBLE RECHARGEABLE & SPECTACLE HEARING AIDS

WAX REMOVAL SERVICE

He

FREE parking HOME visits available FREE aftercare 5 YEAR warranty * 5 YEAR FREE batteries * INDEPENDENT family business

www.soundadvicehearing.co.uk

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

g a i d s d o n't ha v

or quote ref DISMD

e to b e s e e

n!

Sound Advice Hearing Centres

Covid-19 Compliant

TROUBLE HEARING THEN CONTACT US TODAY!

rin

a

We are now open again &

BRING THIS ADVERT IN TO CLAIM YOUR SPECIAL HEARING AID DISCOUNT*

37 Market Place, Market Deeping PE6 8EA

t:

01778 301220

Day centre also at J. Neville Opticians, 18 Broad St, Whittlesey

Deepings

47

Letting go of Negative Thoughts Strategies that Work

[ by Lucy Briggs ]

Recently, I walked past a pond and saw a plate shattered at the bottom. I smiled to myself, which might sound strange, but this plate was special.

S

omeone had written their negative thoughts, feelings, and experiences on it. I imagined this person brimming with emotion as they hurled their plate into the water, watching it smash on the stones, and the relief they must have felt afterwards.

Now, while I may not recommend throwing plates into ponds (we don’t want to injure any wildlife!) it made me think of several similar exercises that I have encountered during my time as a therapist, and as a service user of mental health services, which I wanted to share with you.

1

Leaves on a stream! Is there something you want to let go of? Write it on a leaf (or simply imagine that this is what the leaf represents, as they can be rather tricky to write on), pop it on a stream, and watch your worries float away.

This is a widely recognised technique which I learned from our wonderful NHS Local Mental Health Team. Similarly, I find that writing something down and then burning it (safely!) can be extremely therapeutic.

60 48

D I S C O V E R I N G

Bourne Deepings

2

Write a letter. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right words. Try writing a letter to someone. Pour your heart out, be completely honest, but this particular letter is not to be sent. Instead, bin it, lock it in a drawer, bury it, tear it up – whatever feels best for you. Merely writing down your feelings can be super helpful, even though the recipient will never read their letter.

3

Free writing. There are no rules here!

Spend ten minutes or so writing. It can be complete nonsense, fiction, song lyrics… whatever is on your mind, as long as you just keep writing. Even if you end up writing about how stupid writing is, something useful is bound to come up. The experience of dumping a load of information from our brain onto the page has been shown to be beneficial for our mental wellbeing.

4

A simple ‘To Do’ list. I often find myself in bed, late at night, thinking about the many millions of things that I must do.

Yet if I take the time to write a list down, and I see my tasks staring back at me, I realise that it’s barely anything compared to what I imagined.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy spring.

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Castor Lodge Care Home Castor Lodge Care Home provides the highest standards of family-led residential and dementia care. Our home is luxurious and beautifully furnished, whilst retaining a warm family atmosphere that makes Castor Lodge feel extra special.

• 68 Spacious en-suite bedrooms • 6 Premium self-contained suites • Bistro Café and themed Pub • Sociable lounge and dining areas

• Daily fine dining • Tailored meaningful activities • Roof terrace and landscaped gardens • Hair and pamper salon

To find out more about life at Castor Lodge Care Home contact Laura Mills on 07725 799 217 or laura.mills@countrycourtcare.com

01733 731 455 Splash Lane, Castor, Peterborough, PE5 7BD A P RI L 2 0 2 2

www.countrycourtcare.com

Deepings

49

Will & Probate Services

Take the next

STEP!

ADVICE FROM NICK ASH, MANAGING Director Will and Probate Services

In the sixteen years that I have run Will & Probate Services, there has always been one qualification that has been the ‘gold-standard’ in our industry – full membership of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

F

or many years, achieving it was a pipe dream. I left school at sixteen with a bunch of ‘O’ Levels and this was a ‘Masters’ level qualification, involving three to four years of study, and having to write four academic papers, five thousand words each, fully researched and referenced. Put simply, I didn’t think it was for me; I wasn’t good enough.

Until I decided that I was! So, three years ago, I decided to go for it, do the study and put my knowledge to the test. I wrote my first paper on ‘Proprietary Estoppel’ (don’t ask!) and it passed. The following year, I wrote about the ‘Validity of Wills’ and the ‘Role of Executors’, and then finally, last October saw me submitting my final essay on ‘Testamentary Capacity in the Elderly’.

“That’s fine”, I hear you say, (some might even be congratulating me!) “but what does that mean for me as a potential client?” The STEP qualification concentrates on high-net-worth families and strategies for dealing with family wealth across generations, as well as the problems that family wealth can bring.

By understanding all these issues, I can advise you and your family, and you can be certain that the strategies and planning tricks and tips that we use for multi-millionpound families are put to effective use in your planning … ensuring that your family keeps and makes the most of what is yours. Oh, and if you happen to be a multi-millionaire looking for some gold-standard advice on end-of-lifeplanning, then “Hello!”

Then, in January this year, the e-mail arrived; I had passed my final test and all that was needed was for the membership committee to approve my application. On March 1st, I got the e-mail, I was in! A sixteen-year dream achieved … the highest level of qualification in my industry.

Everyone deserves the absolute best advice, and we have always been committed to providing it for our clients – now I have the qualification to prove it!

Call us today for an initial consultation about your needs – 01778 252301.

Nick Ash, TEP

Will and Probate Services Unit 4 | The Stirling Centre | Market Deeping | PE6 8EQ Telephone: 01778 252301 E-mail: advice@will-probate.co.uk www.will-probate.co.uk 50

Deepings

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Advice

Getting a refund for a Cancelled or Delayed Train

back for a delay or cancellation. You are entitled to a full refund if your train was cancelled - it doesn’t matter what type of ticket you bought.

The amount you can claim depends on which train company you travelled with - check your ticket if you’re not sure. You can claim compensation by visiting the train company’s website - most have online forms you can use. You’ll probably need to upload a picture of your ticket.

With many of us using train services to visit places or commute to work, this month we take you through some of your options concerning getting a refund for a cancelled or delayed train.

You can write them a letter if you’d prefer.

You’ll need to give details of your journey and send your original tickets. It’s a good idea to make copies of them in case your letter goes missing - a digital photograph or scan will do.

You should get a refund within a month.

If you are delayed and arrive at your destination more than half an hour late, you’ll usually be able to get some money back. Some train companies will also give you compensation if your train is more than fifteen minutes late.

You need to keep your train tickets to get a refund. You should try to claim within twenty-eight days, but some train companies allow longer.

A lot of companies offer vouchers to use on future train journeys. You don’t have to accept them - if you want a cash refund, you can insist on it.

If you travelled with Transport for London (TfL), for example on the London Underground, you could visit their website to find how much you could get and how to claim.

If you have a season ticket, the best thing to do is ask at your ticket office or check your train company’s website. You’ll usually be able to get some money

If you would like any more information or advice about this issue, please do not hesitate to call Adviceline on 0808 278 7996 to speak to a trained adviser. We are here to help you find a way forward.

www.citizensadvicesouthlincs.org.uk

Smiths Funeral Directors Service without compromise

Independent family owned funeral home serving Market Deeping and the surrounding villages

• Sensitive caring attention given at all times with advice provided on all aspects of funeral arrangements.

• Arrangements made in the pleasant surroundings of our funeral home or in the comfort of your own home.

• Offering a full range of funerals at very competitive prices.

01733 347474 for 24 hour help and advice Church View House, 75 High Street, Fletton, Peterborough, PE2 8DT Email: smithsfuneraldirectors@btconnect.com www.smithsfuneraldirectors.co.uk

DW Smiths Funeral Directors 1/2 Page H Advert DECEMBER17.indd 1

A P RI L 2 0 2 2

• Ample parking and easy access for the disabled.

• Jaguar funeral vehicles available.

• Golden Charter Pre-payment Funeral Plans available and accepted.

Proprietors: Ruth & Ian Smith Dip.FD Mark & Naomi Smith Dip.FD

15/11/2017 14:38 Deepings

51

Customer driven...

Vans and cars ideal for the job you need.

SHORT WHEEL BASE VAN

LONG WHEEL BASE HI-TOP VAN

EXTRA LONG WHEEL BASE HI-TOP VAN

LUTON VAN FITTED WITH ELECTRIC TAIL LIFT

Load length 2.4 meters

Load length 4.2 meters

Load length 3.4 meters

(supplied with sack barrow and ropes) Load length 4.2 meters

CAR HIRE

Budget Cars ● Small and Large Cars 7 Seaters Manual & Automatic Petrol / Diesel

NOW OFFERING

SELF STORAGE

FOR PRIVATE OR BUSINESS USE

Brand new weather proof storage units ● 10ft units & 20ft units ● High security & HD CCTV ●

New weatherproof internal units ● Electric roller doors & internal lighting ● Key pad entry ●

So whether moving home or running a business we can help with all your self storage needs

BOX SHOP

NOW OPEN FOR ALL YOUR PACKAGING AND REMOVAL NEEDS

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

For more information call 01778 344493 A P RI L 2 0 2 2

Email: info@deepingcarandvanhire.co.uk Visit our website: www.deepingcarandvanhire.co.ukDeepings

53

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.

A P RI Lus 2 0at 2 2 Boundary Garage, Main Road, PE11 3DL (opposite speed camera) Deepings Visit

55

What's On

Events: April 2022

1st - Quiz Night at The Whistlestop, Tallington: 8.30pm.

1st – Cuttin’ Loose at The Yard of Ale, Peterborough.

2nd - Popular local band, Revolver at The Goat, Frognall.

2nd - The Jazz of Dudley Moore at the Old Town Hall Bourne. The Chris Ingham Trio revisit Dudley’s fabulous 1960s jazz in an entertaining evening packed with gorgeous music and fascinating anecdote. 7pm start, doors 6.15pm, licensed bar. For tickets £14 (plus booking fee) and further information, visit www.bournetownhall.org.uk. All proceeds go towards the Bourne Town Hall Trust renovation project.

6th - Armchair Aerobics at the Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping. If you can sit down, you can exercise! Low impact exercise to help regain mobility and strength. Please call Virginia on 07711 883 938 to book, £3.

8th - Morning Glory at The Yard of Ale Peterborough.

8th - Pool and Darts Tournament at The Whistlestop, Tallington: 8.30pm.

8th - “Viva Verse and Vino” at the Old Town Hall Bourne. An evening of poetry and verse. Come along and share your own poetry or read one of your favourites or just sit and enjoy listening: 7.30pm start. Tickets £3 from www.bournetownhall.org.uk.

8th - Come for lunch in Baston Church, 12noon – 1.30 pm. Homemade soup, roll and butter, pudding and custard, followed by tea/coffee. £5. Small meals for pre-schoolers also available at £1.75. All are welcome.

8th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Steve Critchley on “The History of English Copper Mining with a local connection”, at 7.30 pm in the Main Hall of the Community Centre. Admission £2.

9th – Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 12.00noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

10th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Car Boot Sale from 10am – 2pm at John Eve Field (opposite Tesco), Market Deeping. Pre-booked pitches £5. To book, please call Virginia on 07711 883 938.

56

Deepings

12th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ. Doors open at 10am. Visitors welcome. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

12th - Members Business Meeting of Nene and Welland Oddfellows: 10.30am at the Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping. Please call Karen on 01778 342006 to book.

13th - Coffee Morning at The Deeping Stage from 10am – 12noon in aid of St Barnabas Hospice.

Home-made cakes and a raffle. Please come along and support this worthy cause.

13th - Craft Club 1pm at the Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping. £2.50. This month, Janice will be showing you how to construct pop-up cards. All materials supplied. Please call 01778 560059 to book.

15th - Surprise Bingo at the Oddfellows Hall, Market Deeping 2pm - £1 a book. Their ever-popular bingo afternoon where every prize is a surprise! Tea and biscuits included. Please call Virginia on 07711 883 938 to book.

15th - Music Quiz at The Whistlestop, Tallington: 8.30pm.

16th - Enjoy cakes, bacon butties, soup, also Easter crafts from 10am till 3pm at St Michael and All Angels Church, Langtoft.

19th - Deepings Flower Club, Club Evening at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm.

Tea/coffee, visitors always welcome £6. Enquiries Sue Boardman 01778 349419.

20th - Two new exhibitions open at the Willoughby Gallery. The first is a selection of figurative paintings in oil and watercolour, sometimes surrealistic,

by Graham Timbrell. The second, by Michael Brown, is entitled “Motif Immersions,” which use digital collage and acrylic paint. Both exhibitions run until May 11th. Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen. 12 noon – 5 pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www. willoughbygallery.com.

20th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch –12.30pm – price per menu. Come along for good food and good company. Please call Christine on 07714 096801 to book.

22nd - Race Night at The Whistlestop, Tallington: 8.30pm.

A P R IL 2 0 2 2

Events are brought to you by Hilary Bloomer.

To send in your events please contact her via hilary@discoveringmagazines.co.uk or phone 01778 421427 / 07837 499061

23rd - Heritage Bus Running Day, Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 9.30am-4.30pm. Admission: Adults £7, accompanied U12s free. Heritage Bus Rides every 20 minutes to Rippingale and Market Deeping, featuring the Delaine Heritage Fleet and guest vehicles. Display of preserved buses and coaches.

Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

23rd - Movies at the Old Town Hall Bourne: “SpiderMan No Way Home.” 6.15pm for 7pm start, licensed bar. Tickets £5-50 plus booking fee from www. bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

24th - Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - Bourne Area Group have an open day at Dole Wood, 10.30am to 4.00pm. Come and see the bluebells and other wildlife of this ancient woodland, and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve, south of Thurlby (off Obthorpe Lane). Refreshments, excellent home-made cooking, and locally grown plants will be on sale with guided walks of the wood available.

For further details check our Facebook page: “Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - Bourne Area Group.”

25th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, ‘Behind the Scenes at Swines Meadow’, talk and tour of this extensive nursery. 2pm - £2 talk only -Tea and home-made cake available for an additional £5.

Please call Virginia on 07711 883 938 to book.

27th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, Fun with Friends at The Hub/Library, Spalding: 2pm – Free (including tea and cake). Come along for an afternoon of laughter and chat whilst you play a huge variety of indoor games. Please call Christine on 07714 096801 to book.

28th - Deeping St James Women’s Institute meeting at the Priory Church Hall, DSJ. Doors open at 7pm.

Visitors welcome. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

29th - Open Mic Night at The Whistlestop, Tallington: 8.30pm.

Advertise your or

Club Group £30 Meeting FROM

E AS

TTL AS LI

+VAT

EAR

PER Y

Magazines GET IN TOUCH

Please call Lisa for more information on 07931 600661 or email info@discoveringmagazines.co.uk

A P RIFiller L 2advert 0 2 21-2 March 22 Lisa.indd

1

18/02/2022 08:54 Deepings

57

APRIL OFFERS

BEFORE

AFTER

10% OFF

NEW ROOFS

SPECIAL OFFERS

50% OFF

20% OFF

£40

HALF PRICE New Fascias & Gutters

ALL FLAT ROOFS

ANY AMOUNT OF GUTTERS CLEANED INSIDE AND OUT

ALL DRY VERGE CAPPING

DO YOU HAVE A LEAK? TIRED OF ROOFERS LETTING YOU DOWN? NEED A QUOTE? NEED AN EMERGENCY REPAIR? NEED A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST? Look no further. We guarantee to attend your request within 48hrs.

We specialise in: • New Roofs • Flat Roofs • Tile & Slate Roofs • Leadwork • Re-pointing Chimney Stacks

• All Roof Repairs • Valleys Repaired • New PVC Fascias & Gutters • External Painting • Moss Removal

New Roofs & Roof Repairs Durable has it covered! ✓ All Work Guaranteed ✓ Quality & Reliability ✓ Competitive Prices

01733 855001 || 07307 07307248422 248422 01778 775012

CAR BODYSHOP REPAIRS

ALL VEHICLES WANTED

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 CLEANING SERVICES

Domestic Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Deep Cleaning “10 Years of providing a Professional & Quality Service” End of Tenancy

• Up & Over Garage Doors Bronze, Silver, Gold Packages • Sectional Garage Doors Tel: 01778 329010 Additional extras available • Roller Shutters & equipment used www.mrscleverclean.com Own products • Automated Garage Doors • 24 Hour Repair Service • Garage Doors Servicing • Fascia & Soffits DOORS AND GATES • Guttering

BUDGET TAXIS

BUDGET TAXIS • 4-8 seater vehicles available • 10% off telephone bookings • Other fixed prices available • Airport specialist Deeping to Peterborough

6am - 11pm • up to 4 passengers • £12

01778 345345 01778 345231 FURNISHINGS

Karen Chapman Curtain & Blind Making Service

“10 Years of providing a Professional & All services carried out to the highest “10 Years ofService” providing a Professional & Quality Service” Quality standard and leaving every property secure

• Up & Over Garage • Up & Over GarageDoors Doors • Sectional Garage Doors • Roller Shutters Contact us today for your FREE Quotation on: • Automated Garage Doors • 24 Hour Repair Service • Sectional Garage Doors t. 01778 252121 | m. 07414 896711 •• Garage Doors Servicing • Fascia & Soffits • Guttering Roller Shutters

Garage Doors Contact •usAutomated today for your FREE Quotation on:

e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com All services carried out to the highest

www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk standard and leaving every property secure

• 24 Hour Repair Service t. 01778 252121 | m.

07414 896711 • Garage Doors Servicing e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com | www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk • Fascia & Soffits • Guttering DOORS AND GATES

Professional Garage Door Services New Doors, Repairs & Servicing Automactic Openers, Roller Shutters & Sectional Doors All services carried out to the highest standard and leaving every property secure

Contact us today for your FREE Quotation on: We 252121 offer a wide of garage doors through a selection of well known suppliers t. 01778 | range m. 07414 896711 A complete & professional service FREE Quotations and NO call out charge e. coopergaragedoors@btinternet.com

www.cooper-garage-doors.co.uk

Tel: 01778 570408 Mob: 07734 945700 www.lincsgaragedoorservices.co.uk A P RI L 2 0 2 2 | W W W .DISCO V E RI N G M AG AZI N E S. C O . UK

Bespoke Curtains & Blinds Roller Blinds • Wooden Venetian Verticals • Soft Furnishings Curtain Poles & Tracks

Full measuring and fitting service available Call now for a Free consultation t. 01778 424553 m. 07701 017092 e. karen.chapman@outlook.com

Spring Business Directory

59

GARDEN SERVICES

DRAINAGE

Tree, Hedge and Garden Services

Manley Drainage Ltd For all your Drainage needs Call

now!

All types of garden maintenance • 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

No Job too Big or Small No call out charge

Simon Manley

John Holland 07957 185487 or 01775 720558

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

ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FULLY INSURED

ELECTRICIAN

GARDEN 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)

50 Little London, Spalding PE11 2UE

• • • • • • •

All aspects of Landscaping & Garden Services Patios & Block Paving E Groundworks FRE No Walling Stone tion a g li b O Garden Maintenance s Quote Grass & Hedge Cutting Fencing & Bespoke Sheds Garden Design

Over 15 years experience

Working to the highest professional standards

01778 570609

Call 01778 772 595 or 01780 693595

GARDEN SERVICES

Alto Electric Large Directory AD FEBRUARY 20.indd 1

07720 251955

HANDY SERVICES 10/01/2020 11:20

MAINTENANCE & MAKEOVER SERVICES

Chris Davies & Daughter

Garden Services

●

www.dwlandscapes.co.uk

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

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN SERVICE

[ FREE CONSULTATIONS ]

●

CHRIS DAVIES 01778 345980 • 07872 048204

askchrisgardenservice@gmail.com

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

●

NO JOB TOO SMALL, WE FIX THEM ALL E.

T. 07368 829529 info@foreverhomeandgardencare.co.uk

W.

foreverhomeandgardencare.co.uk

MAINTENANCE

For all your Repairs to Windows, Doors & Conservatories

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE CALL 01778 421427 OR 07931 600661 PRICES START FROM

www.windowrepairslincs.com 60

Spring Business Directory

JUST £29

W W W . DIS COV E R IN G M A G A Z IN E S . CO. U K | A P R IL 2 0 2 2

PAINTING AND DECORATING

Neil Armstrong Painter & Decorator Specialising in all aspects of painting and decorating services, including interior and exterior for residential purposes.

Like us on Facebook

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

Professional service.

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

@discoveringdeepingmagazine

PC LAPTOPS AND REPAIRS

HANDY SERVICES

PC or Laptop Issues? Better call Ray!

APM. Handyman Services.

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

• Roofing & Gutter Maintenance • Painting & Decorating • Garden Maintenance • Carpentry Work No Job too

small

n Call the ma

Bourne Computer Store

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

that can

Competitive

Prices!

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

PEST REMOVAL

PAYROLL

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL WORK | CONTRACTS OR CLEARANCES

Do you need help with any aspect of BOOKKEEPING?

Rodent control Rats mice squirrels

flying insects wasps hornets flies cluster flies

other insects bed bugs fleas carpet beetle woodworm

advice and solutions for non lethal bee control

covering pe1 10

Birds and outdoor wildlife pigeons bird proofing moles

££

www.joannesbookworkservices.co.uk

REPAIR & SERVICING

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

“We will always answer the phone”

NO JOB TOO SMALL www.rjmillsandsons.com r.j.millsandsons@googlemail.com

01778 347308

Joanne’s

• Self Assessment • Out of House • Making Tax Digital

Bookwork Services

PLUMBING & HEATING

T:

Accounts PAYE/CIS In-House VAT

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

07794904135

Matthew Mills

• • • •

M:

07545 270482

A P Appliance Care DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIR & SERVICING

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

For a quote or to discuss a problem:

CALL ANDY: 07933 213738

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

A P RI L 2 0 2 2 | W W W .DISCO V E RI N G M AG AZI N E S. C O . UK

Spring Business Directory

61

PLUMBING AND HEATING

ROOFING SERVICES

Plumbing

k. chaggar

PLUMBING, HEATING & GAS SERVICES

Plumbing

All aspects of plumbing & heating covered

07715554272

Gas

PLUMBING AND HEATING

Central Heating Specialists All aspects of Plumbing and Central Heating Maintenance, Installation and Repairs

FREE COMPETITIVE QUOTES AVAILABLE

Email. pw_heating@yahoo.com

PLUMBING AND HEATING

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

WINDOWS AND DOORS

• Free Estimates • All Work Guaranteed

OFFICE 01778 346 472 MOBILE 07947 695 774

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

Electrical, Plumbing Heating And Appliances Alan Stephenson

T: 01778 345860 M: 07739 988711

• Fascia and Guttering • Re-Pointing Work

PINE WOOD

WORCESTER ACCREDITED & BAXI TRAINED INSTALLER

07939 840653

• Flat Roofing Specialists • All Roofing Work Undertaken including Leadwork

TREE SERVICES

PW Heating Ltd

Call our friendly team today on

Established for over 25 years

FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS

Heating

­

DEEPING

ROOFING SERVICES

Friendly Family Business

Proud member of Trustatrader

We also accept major debit/credit cards

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

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

01775 712973 / 07538 997460

E: moglesbyinstallations@googlemail.com 62

Spring Business Directory

All aspects of professional tree surgery Hedge maintenance Tree pruning • reshaping Storm damage FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED

01778 571993 • 07858 465637 elderwoodtreecare@gmail.com www.elderwoodtreecare.co.uk W W W . DIS COV E R IN G M A G A Z IN E S . CO. U K | A P R IL 2 0 2 2

YOUR ONE-STOP CARAVAN SHOP

Does your caravan need a little TLC? CARAVANS BOUGHT FOR CASH

REPAIR

INSURANCE

SERVICING

ACCESSORIES

Our onsite workshop offers a fully comprehensive repair service for your caravan or motorhome.

From a minor service to a full comprehensive check, our experienced engineers will give you peace of mind for your journeys ahead.

SALES

Looking to buy? We have a range of used caravans that may suit your requirements.

We are a fully, insuranceapproved repair centre for all major UK insurers and manufacturers.

We’ve got everything for your camping needs in our friendly, onsite shop.

SPARES

Looking for a spare part?

Why not get in touch? With our contacts in the industry, we may be able to order spares in for you.

A FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS WITH 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

01733 350580 M 07732 371171 T

info@vandgcaravans.co.uk www.vandgcaravans.co.uk 107 Benwick Road • Whittlesey • Peterborough • PE7 2HD

V&G CARAVANS

DEEPING’S TOP SELLING ESTATE AGENCY 2.5% 7.5% 10% 39%

10% 12.5%

Figs from 1 Jan 22 to 2nd Mar 22

18.5%

With seven estate agents to choose from in the Deepings, we are proud to shout that, so far this year, over One Third of properties have been sold by

If you are thinking of moving, why not give us a try

01778 349300