Discovering the Deepings issue 097, July 2023

Welcome to your July issue...

Iwas fascinated to hear that the actress, Dame Joan Collins had recently turned ninety, thus becoming one of the very few women who have remained international celebrities for eight decades. She puts her longevity and success down to energy, exercise, optimism, work and “living for today”. I quite like her take on the ‘Carpe Diem’ idea: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift; that’s why it’s called the present!”

Well, what a fabulous summer this looks like turning into, with long spells of warm and sunny weather ahead; I hope that hasn’t put the curse on the weeks to come, as heavy rain and storms never seem to be too far away in our wonderful country!

Whatever the weather, you’re always likely to ‘discover’ something to interest, inform and, hopefully, entertain you in your ‘favourite local magazine’!

We recently returned from an unusually hot and dry Lake District. Every year, I walk past the primary school in Coniston, whose ‘mission statement’ reads: “Work Hard, Aim High, Have Fun”. How fortunate that those lucky youngsters not only have the glorious Fells and Lake Coniston nearby, but also a management team who can, in so few words, provide such a wise message, one which could help us all live our lives!

Mungo Jerry’s 1970 hit, “In the Summertime”, includes the lines, “We’re always happy| Life’s for livin’ yeah, that’s our philosophy”. Yes, summer is here at last, holidays are on the horizon, and I hope that you’re all finding “livin’ easy” and agreeing that indeed, “life’s for livin’”.

And finally,

● When my wife asked if I’d seen our dog bowl, I told her I hadn’t realised that he could play cricket.

● Doesn’t it irritate you when people confuse “your” and “you’re”? There so stupid!

Enjoy the read.

Inside Highlights

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21 Oakfield UK Ltd.: fencing specialists.

22 ............. Path Mortgages.

26 Alto Electrical.

With thanks to Coleen Everitt, Richard Ash, Gordon Cochran, Deepings Heritage, David Denman, Nick Ash, Vine House Farm.

Deadline details

Copy deadline for the August issue is Friday 14th July 2023.

What’s available in July...

What’s available in July...

It’s Summertime! We’re happy to see delicious strawberries & raspberries arriving daily; fresh broad beans & peas are available now too. Our chillers are stocked to the brim with plenty of fresh produce, much of which we serve on our Café menu. Why not pick up a BBQ pack from our in-store butchery run by Grasmere Farm & homemade coleslaw & potato salad. Have you tried the locally made Thaymar Dairy ice-cream or a milkshake made with Bassingthorpe milk? On busy days & school days our cabin in the Wildlife Garden will be serving hot & cold drinks, ice-cream & cake. Now stocking bread from our new supplier, Hambletons.

It’s Summertime! We’re happy to see delicious strawberries & raspberries arriving daily; fresh broad beans & peas are available now too. Our chillers are stocked to the brim with plenty of fresh produce, much of which we serve on our Café menu. Why not pick up a BBQ pack from our in-store butchery run by Grasmere Farm & homemade coleslaw & potato salad. Have you tried the locally made Thaymar Dairy ice-cream or a milkshake made with Bassingthorpe milk? On busy days & school days our cabin in the Wildlife Garden will be serving hot & cold drinks, ice-cream & cake. Now stocking bread from our new supplier, Hambletons.

Don’t just take our word for it……..

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All I can say is all of the staff are so welcoming and the lodges are simply beautiful and in a setting, you can only dream of.

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It’s Here Once More … the Deepings Raft Race!

The Annual Deepings Raft Race will be held on Sunday August 6th with this year’s theme being “Sporting Heroes”. It is hoped that potential entrants will exercise their amazing imagination once again to concoct rafts in all shapes and sizes to battle their way along the River Welland in Deeping St James and Market Deeping.

Several suggestions have already been made for possible raft team names, including ‘The Jamaican Bob Sleigh Raft’, ‘The 1966 England World Cup Winners Raft’, ‘The Mo’s Marathon Men Raft’, ‘The McLaren Formula One Raft’, or more topically, ‘The Lionesses Raft’. Of course, the raft could just be representing your local team, whether that be football, tennis, rugby, cricket, darts, snooker, spin or whatever – an ideal opportunity to promote your local club or team.

The Exotic Pet Refuge

Although rafters and spectators alike are traditionally encouraged to embrace the theme and don fancy dress, race organisers emphasise it is by no means essential – plain rafts and sober clothing will be welcome too (but perhaps not so much fun!)

Aside from the river-based antics, this much-loved family fun day, which is free for spectators to attend, will also have a funfair and a variety of stalls stretching from Bridge Street in Deeping St James to the centre of Market Deeping. In addition to being a great day of fun, the Deepings Raft Race is a significant charity fundraising event. In addition to the Exotic Pet Refuge and the Carers Sitters Service, this year’s race will also be making donations to the Deepings Community Leisure Centre Project and the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.

Visit www.deepingsraftrace.co.uk to enter a team and find out more.

Open Days 2023

Think Once... Think Twice...

THINK ONCE: When considering your aesthetics treatment, you should take the time to consider the experience of your practitioner. Here at Deep-in Aesthetics we have been established for over five years and have over sixty ‘five star’ reviews from our clients which can be accessed via Google and Yell.com.

THINK TWICE: Any prospective aesthetics client should take the time to consider what could happen if all did not go to plan. During our years of trading, we have never had an adverse event and Alistair is fully medically qualified to deal with these events should they ever occur. Think about whether you want to be in the hands of a pharmacist with over twenty-five years’ experience and a master’s degree in prescribing as well as the obvious qualifications in aesthetics, or a beauty technician who has done an afternoon course to enable her to add a sale alongside gel nails?

THINK SAFETY: Our client base value our expertise and care, and you can never underestimate just how important it is that people have trust in you and peace of mind that it’s going to be carried out safely. You only have to read our reviews to know that it is something we deliver, time and time again. Safety is key to us.

Now, as we have gone through the sensible part, allow us to share some good news with you …. we got married in May this year and we would like to celebrate our happiness with you and offer all our clients, old and new, the chance to receive 10% off any treatment booked in July this year.

We want to thank everyone for trusting in us and supporting us so that we were able to make this our

full-time profession. We love helping both the men and women that come to us feel better, whether that be emotionally or physically, as we also offer medical treatments alongside the usual aesthetic ones. We look forward to seeing you soon…….

Think Safety...

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DISCREET LOCATION PRIVATE PARKING

Having had chronic hives for just over 3 months and no joy from GP, no surprise there then!!! I saw the advert for Hayfever injection and rang to enquire if this would help with an allergy. Quick reply and appointment made, Julie and Alistair brilliant. Had injection cured within 3 days. Absolutely fab can't thank you enough. Highly recommend."

What an amazing couple and service they offer. have never met two people who are so professional and personally relatable at the same time. They both made me feel so at ease and who just genuinely wanted me to reach my goal. They have given me the confidence to actually be able to look in the mirror and be okay with what I look like for the first time in about 7 years. Thank you so much! Highly recommend and will be using their services again."

Such a lovely, knowledgeable, welcoming couple. It's lovely to have their services available so locally and they offer such a wide variety of treatments. I highly recommend them"

PRICES AND PACKAGES

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Exceptional Care by Exceptional People

Owner, James Beech, says: “We are very proud of our ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the way in which we design support around our clients’ individual needs, allowing them to make their own choices whilst living independently at home.

We provide a wide range of support, from companionship, housework and shopping to personal care and more specialist assistance for conditions such as Dementia and Parkinson’s”.

A client adds: “From the first visit, we have been so impressed by the personal care and attention given to Mum. We all as a family have total confidence in Radfield Stamford. Mum is treated with respect and looked after as if she is a member of the family. Nothing is too much trouble. We are so very grateful and so thankful to have found this wonderful facility”.

Radfield Home Care is a local, familyrun company, providing the highest standard of care for people at home.

Care Manager, Yvonne, presenting Radfield’s ‘Going the Extra Mile Trophy’ to Care Professional, Hazel.

A Care Professional supports her client to get out and about.

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• Easy accessible wet room showering

• Rapid bath out walk-in shower conversions

• Back to a warm deep soak with a walk-in bath

• Making bathing safer with simple changes; Grab rails, shower seats, raised WCs & slip resistant safety flooring

• Council (DFG), SSAFA and charity grants quotes available

• Discounts for over 60s and ex-service personnel

• 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.

• Ample parking and easy access for the disabled.

• Jaguar funeral vehicles available.

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

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Glinton

We are an independent pharmacy giving patients a one-to-one service. We like to model ourselves on the old community pharmacy where patients get to know us and and you will always see a familiar face. Here at The Chemist Shop, we are proud to be part of the community and are always striving to give the community the best service available to them.

Our other services include

● We offer blister pack medication to patients who meet the criteria.

● Are you over 39, then come in for a free Blood Pressure Check

● NHS unwanted medicine service, where you can return all unwanted medicines to the pharmacy where we will dispose of them safely.

● Emergency supplies: if you need one of your regular medicines in an emergency and you are unable to contact your doctor, we may be able to help.

Did You Know?

We can help with the following, no Doctors appointment or referral necessary.

● Mens Health

Hair retention, erectile dysfunction

● Womens Health

Delayed period and menopausal symptoms

● Skin Problems

Dermatitis and Eczema

● Asthma – Salbutamol

● Help to stop smoking

This is just a few of the services we are licensed to help with, please call us to find out what else is available and how we can help.

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TRAVEL VACCINATIONS AND HEALTH ADVICE SERVICE

HOW IT WORKS - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

1 WHY MAY I NEED TO BE VACCINATED?

If you’re about to travel outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated before you set off for your trip. The childhood vaccination programme in the UK protects you from a number of diseases, but you may need extra vaccinations or antimalarials if you’re planning on visiting certain parts of the world.

2 HOW CAN WE HELP?

Getting vaccinated can help prevent you from getting ill if you’re exposed to diseases which we don’t normally have in the UK. We can help you understand how to keep your risks low while abroad and help you work out which vaccinations and antimalarials you may want to consider depending on things like:

• Which regions you’ll be visiting

• What activities you’ll be doing

• Your age and general health

Some travel vaccinations may be needed several weeks before departure. Ideally you should see us six to eight weeks before travelling, but we may still be able to help if you’re leaving sooner, even days before for travel.

3 WHAT VACCINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

● Cholera ● Hepatitis A ● Hepatitis B ● Japanese encephalitis

● Meningitis ACWY ● Rabies ● Tick-borne encephalitis

● Typhoid ● Yellow fever

● And many more

Appointments can be booked direct by us by calling 01733 253433 or pop in for a walk in appointment. 4 Rectory

NON TRAVEL VACCINATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE Chicken Pox, Meningitis MMR and Shingles

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CHILDHOOD IMMUNISATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE

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Fledglings, Dragonflies and Butterflies: Summer’s Here!

[ by David Denman ]

From young house sparrows fluttering their wings demanding food from their parents to newly fledged starlings having to forage on their own for the first time, running quickly trying to catch flying insects. The calls of starlings seem to ring out from every house roof. The groups of swifts flying around houses in the Deepings seem to be less numerous this year, but it is great to see them entering roof eaves to nest.

The diversity of bird species around the Deepings in June has been exceptional this year. The rarities include avocets, black winged stilts, and marsh harriers, all occurring within approximately five miles of the centre of Deeping! Not to be outdone, however, were otters with regular early morning sightings at Deeping Locks!

The insects have not disappointed either this summer with squadrons of male Banded Demoiselle damselflies by, what seems like, every body of water. All four of their wings have a broad iridescent blue band creating a dazzling visual effect when they fly – an effect enhanced by their metallic bluegreen body. Although they have long thin bodies and a fluttering flight, they are dragonflies and are in the same group as the larger bodied and faster

flying Hawker and Darter dragonflies which will be present in growing numbers in the next few months. Whilst we are used to seeing swifts, swallows and house martins around the town and villages, the browner sand martins tend to frequent the larger water bodies and lakes we have in our area. They excavate nest tunnels in sand and earth banks. Watching a sand martin colony flying around their chosen nest site is one of the delights of the summer. Their numbers have fallen in recent years, but sand martin nesting tubes have been designed and they work well but, as with all nest boxes, their location has to be very well planned.

The highlight of the butterfly summer so far is the Brown Argus. This little butterfly can be seen flying low over grassland banks around Maxey. As the name suggests, it has chocolate brown upper wings with tiny red dots around the wing edges. This is a species of limestone grasslands. It has two flight periods (MayJune and August-September) as opposed to the similar Northern Brown Argus butterfly that has just one (mid-June to mid-July).

Finally, those of you out for late, summer evening walks don’t forget to look out for green lights in the grass verges – these are glow-worms, and we need to know where they live as, nationally, they seem to be declining but locally we have several areas where there are large coloniesjust let me know on daviddenman04@aol.com

I have not seen such a concentrated hatch of young birds for many years.

Wild Beasts and Showmen

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The Grand Procession came into the Market Place headed by elephants and camels, then a magnificent carriage in which a brass band was playing, followed by fifteen wagons containing wild animals, drawn by fifty powerful horses. It was March 1859 when Wombwell’s travelling menagerie made its dramatic entrance to Deeping. On that occasion, they brought lions and tigers, monkeys, a zebra, exotic birds and even a boa constrictor to exhibit to villagers.

George Wombwell started acquiring wild animals in 1805 and displaying them to the public. As his travelling shows expanded, he added lion tamers and performing elephants to attract the crowds. A visit to Wombwell’s was billed as instructive, educational, and entertaining for young and old. After George died, his descendants continued to take menageries around the country for many years, and by the time they visited Deeping in 1913, their motto had become “The days they come, the days they go, but still remains the old Grand Show”.

Their animal wagons formed an oblong enclosure, almost filling the Market Place, and local businessman, George Hildyard paid for all the school children of Market Deeping and Deeping St James to attend an educational event at the show. One boy who was present in 1913 recalled that it was a wonderful sight … and the elephants were very, very friendly. They were paraded through the streets, and residents fed them pieces of bread.

In between visits from the menagerie, annual fairs brought excitement for local children, especially one flamboyant character who called himself the Rock King. Sweet-maker, James Lewin was born in Peakirk and was a familiar figure at fairs in the area for fifty years, with his waxed moustache and broad-brimmed hat. He often wore check trousers with leggings, a striped waistcoat, plaid tie, and a pink carnation. His sales technique was to call a boy forward and fill his mouth with rock until a crowd had gathered. He then asked people how much they would pay for each bag of sweets, and his takings were thrown into a large bucket. He estimated that he gave away half a ton of rock a week.

By the 1930s, the educational role of travelling menageries had been overtaken by regional zoos, while circuses with just a few trained animals could provide cheaper entertainment. In October 1930, a circus procession left Deeping for Bourne, and as it passed through Towngate, one farm horse was so spooked by the sight of elephants that it died of fright. Wombwell’s menagerie was disbanded in 1932 and its remaining wild beasts were re-homed in Whipsnade Zoo, where their sociability with humans made them very popular.

Parish Council charges for fairs and shows

Top Quality Fencing Supplies to the Trade and to the Public

Oakfield UK Ltd is one of the area’s leading suppliers of fencing, decking, and landscaping materials and their trade shop and warehouse can be found on the edge of Peterborough, on Werrington Bridge Road in Newborough.

Director, Carl Allan, explained to me how his family-run business has been supplying all manner of fencing and decking materials to a wide area of the country for over fifteen years, although his personal experience in the industry goes back another ten years. Whilst Oakfield UK no longer install their fencing, they are more than willing and capable of offering valuable advice and suggestions, based on their own experience.

Oakfield UK offer a complete range of fencing materials and supplies for commercial and domestic customers, which are readily available in stock, and all very competitively priced. Whether you know the exact materials and quantities or need a timber or steel product in a bespoke size, Oakfield can oblige. The wide range of products on offer can be ordered to an exact quantity, meaning less cost and wastage on your fencing project.

They can offer a range of fencing products, some that simply slot together, through to bespoke steel security gates, V Mesh and palisade fencing. All timber products are pressure treated for longerlife and are sustainably sourced from some of the UK’s largest, leading timber suppliers.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

Improving your credit score can be a crucial first step when applying for a mortgage. Lenders use your credit score to assess your creditworthiness and determine the interest rate and terms of your mortgage. Here are several steps you can take to improve your credit score:

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Establish a positive credit history: If you’re a first-time buyer and not looking to buy in the next six months, consider opening a credit card. Making timely payments and using credit responsibly will help build a positive credit history.

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Check your credit reports: Start by obtaining a copy of your credit reports from the major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion). Review them carefully to ensure they are accurate and up to date. If you find any errors or discrepancies, dispute them and have them corrected.

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Be patient and consistent: Improving your credit score takes time. Consistently following good credit habits over an extended period will yield positive results. Avoid quick-fix schemes or companies claiming to boost your credit score overnight.

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Pay bills on time: Payment history is a significant factor in determining your credit score. Make sure to pay all your bills, including credit cards, loans, and utilities, on time. Consider setting up automatic payments or reminders to avoid late or missed payments.

3Reduce credit card balances: High credit card balances can negatively impact your credit score. Aim to keep your credit card usage below 30% of the credit limit.

Remember that credit score requirements vary for each lender so you could be declined by some lenders and accepted by others. It’s always a good idea to consult with a mortgage professional who can guide you, based on your specific situation and provide tailored advice, avoiding damaging your credit score with applications that are likely to decline.

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Avoid new credit applications: When you apply for new credit, such as credit cards or loans, it can temporarily lower your credit score due to the footprint left on your file. Try to minimize new credit applications six months prior to applying for a mortgage.

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Outstanding service, so professional as you would expect, but so friendly too and very reasonable in cost. I would highly recommend to anyone needing a solicitor.

We offer expertise across a wide range of legal services and give you the legal support you need for business, for you, for life.

Animal Rehabilitation and Fitness

● Fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, associated with IAAT and AHPR

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● Treating and maintaining conditions such as osteoarthritis, canine cruciate rupture, hip, elbow dysplasia and certain spinal conditions such as IVDD.

● Aiming to increase muscle and joint health, improve mobility, reduce pain and increase fitness

● Liaison with veterinarians ensuring the best care for your pet

Carlie Wood BSc(Hons) FdSc

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How to Keep Your Home Cool and Energy-Efficient in the Summer

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

As the temperature rises during the summer months, it’s important to keep your home cool and comfortable without breaking the bank. Here are some tips for keeping your home cool and energy-efficient this summer:

Relegate Your Halogen Lights:

Not only are halogen lights heavy users of electricity, but they are a fire risk. This is because they get very hot, wasting energy, and pose a bigger fire risk than any other type of lightbulb.

Use Your Ceiling Fans:

Ceiling fans can help circulate cool air throughout your home, reducing your reliance on your air conditioning system. Make sure your ceiling fans are set to rotate anticlockwise during the summer months, as this will create a cooling breeze.

Keep Your Curtains and Blinds Closed:

Closing your curtains and blinds during the hottest parts of the day can help block out the sun’s rays and keep your home cooler. Consider installing blackout curtains or shades to keep your home even cooler.

Use Energy-Efficient Cooling Systems:

If you’re in the market for a new air conditioning system, consider investing in an energy-efficient model. These systems use less energy than traditional air conditioners, which can save you money on your energy bills.

Ventilation and Air Conditioning) technician at least once a year.

Use Your Appliances Wisely:

Appliances such as your oven, dishwasher, and clothes dryer can generate a lot of heat, which can make your home feel warmer. Use these appliances during the cooler parts of the day or consider using them less frequently during the summer months.

In conclusion, keeping your home cool and energyefficient during the summer months doesn’t have to be difficult. By using your ceiling fans, keeping your curtains and blinds closed, using energy-efficient cooling systems, maintaining your air conditioning system, and using your appliances wisely, you can stay cool and comfortable while saving money on your energy bills.

Maintain Your Air Conditioning System: Regular maintenance of your air conditioning system can help keep it running efficiently and effectively. Change your air filters regularly, and have your system inspected by a professional HVAC (Heating, 01778

Contact Alto Electrical today to learn more about our energy-efficient cooling solutions.

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Make Sure that IT Security is High on Your Holiday Check List

By Eileen Le Voi at Safe Local Trades

The long summer holidays are almost here, and many of us will be taking a well-earned break; either some down-time with our other half or a family adventure with the children. However, the chances are (and these chances soar if you have teenagers!) that your mobile phone or tablets will be catching that flight or ferry with you. You may be needing to catch up on work emails or simply want to flood your social media channels with photos of your getaway. But how do you look after those devices like laptops and PCs that will most likely be staying at home? Home insurance and/or travel insurance will cover most cases of theft or accidental damage (be sure to check your policy) but here are a few simple steps to make sure your devices are safe:

• Backup your devices: It’s so simple and it should be something you do regularly but it’s easy to forget. Don't just back up to the cloud; consider having a backup to a separate hard drive too.

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• Update your software: Again, a simple task that’s easily forgotten but can make a huge difference if anything goes wrong. Making sure you have up-to-date security software is paramount!

• Secure your devices: Use a PIN, pattern lock or two factor authentication. Don’t forget to add security authentication to your laptops and PCs and please think carefully about any passwords you are using.

• Be wary of which Wi-Fi you connect to: Think carefully before connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi as there’s a huge risk that your devices could be hacked, sensitive data stolen or get infected with malware.

• Be careful what you share on social media: You might think you’re just making your friends envious with your beach photos but if you make it public that you are away from home, any thieves will be able to take advantage of your absence. Check who sees your posts and consider making it private to ‘friends only’, so you know only those you trust can see where you are.

Safe Local Trades member Ben Hemp from File Genie can offer a wealth of advice and support, whether it’s about updating your software or backing up your devices. Get in touch at www.member.safelocaltrades.com/file-genie

DOUBLE &

Celebrating our forty-fifth giving back to the community.

Double and Megson Solicitors have been offering legal services to the local community for forty-five years; we opened our business on July 1st, 1978, as a general ‘High Street’ practice to serve the people of Market Deeping and surrounding areas. We have not grown in size and so continue to offer the same personal service that we offered when we first started, all those years ago.

We really appreciate the support the local community has given us over the years. We have developed longstanding relationships with clients and helped generations of families through good times and bad. Our success story is all thanks to you.

We celebrate our forty-fifth anniversary on Saturday July 1st, 2023, and, as a big thank you to the local community, we are offering a discount* of 15% on any one transaction, provided you mention this discount when booking your appointment. We want all our existing and new clients to benefit from this discount and so this offer will remain valid until the end of the year.

* This 15% discount is available for your first transaction only and, if you instruct us on more than one transaction at the same time, we will allocate the discount to the higher value transaction.

forty-fifth anniversary by community.

As a complete legal practice, we offer many services. These include (but are not limited to):

• Residential Property Conveyancing

• Commercial Property Conveyancing (including Commercial Leases)

• Probate/Administration of Estate

• Wills and Trusts (including Inheritance Tax and Care Home fees planning)

• Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

• Family Law – Fixed fee of £350 + VAT for no-fault divorce proceedings.

From your first contact, we try to make your experience with us as friendly, easy, and hassle-free as we can. We pride ourselves on a superior standard of client care and our ability to deliver high quality legal services.

We may have not grown in size, but we have grown in strength and experience and so, whatever your situation, we will guide you through the process to get the best and most cost-effective solution for you, your family, and your business.

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

The Wicked Stepmother How Predatory Marriage Can Destroy A Family

There is a huge amount of chat in my profession at the moment about predatory marriage and how a quirk of the law can lead people to lose their inheritance. In fact, the Law Society is currently pushing for a change in the law to prevent this from happening.

So, what is Predatory Marriage?

Typically, it happens when an elderly, wealthy man (I’m afraid men are anecdotally more vulnerable!) is targeted by a younger woman who befriends him and then enters a relationship that ultimately leads to a marriage. It does happen to women as well.

I am sure we have all seen it; a couple who really don’t seem to fit … one old, one young, one wealthy, one not so much. Now, I am a huge believer in love and most of these relationships are probably a true love match, but not all of them will be.

At this point, you are probably thinking, ‘That’s interesting, but I don’t see the problem’. But there is one and it can be a pretty big one! The marriage to

Advice From NICK ASH, Managing Director W&P Legal

the new partner will revoke any will that the people getting married may have already put in place. This means that any planning that has been done in the past is invalidated and will lead to the predatory spouse inheriting the majority, if not all, of their victim’s estate. It will lead to the victim’s children and chosen beneficiaries losing out, and will often lead to expensive court cases, as the family try to reclaim what should have been theirs. We have seen in my previous articles just how difficult that can be.

Now, the good news is that most of the problems can be avoided. We can’t stop old men’s heads being turned by younger women. But, with good planning, we can ensure that the family’s wealth is protected for the family line and that the “Wicked Stepmother” never gets her claws in too deep! The only way to do this is to plan well in advance, so the best time to do this is now, if you are worried about an elderly parent, or about what might happen to your wealth in the future.

Please call us on 01778 252301 and book a free consultation to discuss your concerns.

We offer highly qualified Financial Advice on a wide range of planning areas including:

Our goal is to build long-term relationships with every one of our clients. We take the time to get to know our clients and to understand their objectives and priorities. We know that the world of financial services is complex and can sometimes feel daunting. We will work for you in simplifying the process and we will communicate with you in terms that you will understand.

If you would like to speak to one of our advisers regarding any of these areas of financial planning, then please contact our office to arrange a FREE initial discussion as follows: Phone: 01778 342291 Email: advice@liberty-partnership.co.uk www.liberty-partnership.co.uk

Wills

Why do I need a will?

Wills are important to ensure that your assets pass to those you would like. If you are not married, your partner will not automatically inherit your estate.

If you have children, you can also use a will to nominate guardians to ensure they are looked after if the worst may happen.

Lasting Powers of Attorney

What are they?

Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs) are documents that allow someone that you nominate as your attorney, to deal with your financial or health affairs on your behalf.

These are used when you lose mental capacity but must be created while you can still make decisions. If you do not create these in time, then unfortunately the solution is more costly and time consuming.

Probate

What is it?

When a person sadly passes away, some banks and institutes require a Grant of Probate to enable you to collect in their assets. If you are selling a house, a solicitor will require this to complete the sale.

We are licensed to assist with the probate application on your behalf, as well as distribute the estate, making everything simpler at this difficult time.

Events: July 2023

1st – (Bourne to Line Dance) Live Country Music evening at the Masonic Centre Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank, Bourne, PE10 9LQ. First class country singers from around the UK, this month Bob Keeley: whether you’re a line dancer or a listener, these evenings are for everyone who appreciates good Country music. Entrance £10: no bar, so bring your own drinks. For further information, call Donna 07718 972329 or email DCALiner@aol.com.

2nd - Open Mic 8pm at the Hare and Hounds, Haconby. PA and soundman provided, hosted by Nick Gomm01778 57142.

4th and every Tuesday - Senior Bourne Town Harriers training: 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Meet at Bourne Leisure Centre car park. All abilities welcome for a variety of running. For more information, contact www. bournetownharriers.org.uk.

4th - Peterborough Morris dancing out 8pm at The Thirsty Giraffe, 73 Manor Way, Deeping St James.

4th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Cold Pudding Club at the Oddfellows Hall, PE6 8AN at 6.30pm. A range of homemade puddings to sample, along with a cuppa at a cost of £2 if just tasting. (Free if you bring a pudding). Open to all. Contact David to book on 01778 347876.

7th and every Friday (term times) - Junior Bourne Town Harriers training 6pm - 7pm. Meet at Bourne Grammar School. Age 9yrs - 16yrs. All athletics disciplines covered e.g. throws, jumps, sprints and endurance running. To arrange a free trial visit www.bournetownharriers.org.uk.

8th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Car boot on Glebe Park (opposite Deepings Tesco). Car booters 9am -1pm. £5 if pre-booked or £10 on the day. Booters set up 9am. Free entry to public from 10am. Money raised from pitches goes to Deeping Men’s Group. Open to all. Contact David to book on 01778 347876 or sarah. hitchcock@oddfellows.co.uk.

9th - Gifted Deeping-born flautist Abigail Fletcher returns to the Priory Church, Deeping St James with a sparkling programme of mainly French music, accompanied by Chris Brown on piano and organ: 3pm. Tickets (incl. light refreshments) £10, children free, from J Astle 01778 346879, V Worthington 01778 343860 or at the door.

9th - Baston Car Show at Grimsthorpe Castle. Vintage, classic, road, race, sports, customised, commercial cars and more! Plus, traders, live music, entertainment, food and drink. £10 per adult www.bastoncarshow.com.

9th - “The Mystery of the Blue Moon Saloon” - 7pm at Irnham Hall. A radio show; a comedy; and a murder mystery all in one show. A fun and entertaining radio play presented live on stage with audience assistance. Tickets £14, (£8 for under-18s) from www.ticketsource. co.uk/irnham-community-entertainment.

11th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James with entertainment by the Upwood Ukulele Band. Doors open at 10am. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

12th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Craft Club. Oddfellows Hall, PE6 8AN at 10am. All craft items supplied and a cuppa. Cost: £3. Contact Georgina to book on 01778 347876 as places are limited.

12th – Aug 2nd - Two new exhibitions open at The Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen. “Thoughts becoming Things” (painting, drawing and mixed media work by Mark Nightingale) and “Paintings” from The Millennium Art Group. Open 12 noon – 5pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

13th - John Clare Folk Evening at The Bluebell, Helpston PE6 7ED. 7.30pm -10.30pm.

13th - Join local beekeeper, Philip from Priory Apiaries, to learn about the art of beekeeping and taste some locally-produced honey. Deepings Library, 7-8.30pm £5 pp including refreshments. Book at the library.

14th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Talk/ Taste Testing by Wiltshire Farm Foods. Oddfellows Hall, at 2pm £1 including refreshments. Contact Karen to book on 01778 342006. Open to all.

14th - 1960s hitmakers, The Fourmost, supported by the Harper Brothers (sons of comedy legend, Bobby Ball) at The Parkway Club, Maskew Avenue, Peterborough PE1 2AS. Tickets £13.50 available from the club or by phoning 01778 700226.

15th - Homemade cake and bacon butty morning. St Michael’s, Langtoft ,10am -1pm. All welcome.

15th - Pennyless in concert at Crowland Abbey. Tickets £10 on the door, entry from 7pm. Interval refreshments. Enquiries 07875 192054.

15th - The Summer Reading Challenge launches at Deepings Library

16th - Indoor Farmers Market at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, PE10 9DX) from 10am-2pm on the third Sunday of every month (except January). Free admission. Shop local. Around 50 pitches to explore, including artisan food and drinks, local produce, cakes, vegan and free-range food, bakery, butchers, cheese, handmade crafts and more. See www.facebook.com/ bourneindoorfarmersmarket for full details.

18th - The Deepings Flower Club are delighted to welcome a return visit of Leslie Beaton with a demonstration, ‘Going Green” at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. 7pm for 7.30pm. Tea & coffee and

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

a raffle of all the arrangements. Visitors are always welcome £6. Enquiries Sue Boardman 01778 349419.

19th - Bourne Organ Club, every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Bourne Corn Exchange. This month Ian Griffin. 7.30pm. Tickets on the door £7 for members, otherwise £8: everyone is welcome. Call 01778 424947.

19th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet at 12.30pm. Contact Christine for further details and to book on 07714 096801. Cost as per menu. Open to all.

20th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Surprise Bingo at Oddfellows Hall, 2pm. £1 for a book of ten games, includes refreshments. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290 or David on 01778 347876 to book. Open to all.

21st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Talk- “Magic of Movement (how to keep functionally fit for longer).” Oddfellows Hall at 2pm. Contact Chris B on 01780 755705 to book. Cost £1 including refreshments.

26th Nene & Welland Oddfellows Let’s Do Lunch, meet at Thorney Golf Club at 12.30pm. Cost as per menu. Contact Barry on 01778 560059 to book. Open to all.

27th - DSJ WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. Our speaker will be Rachel Thomas will be telling us about Prickleback Rescue. For more information, call Sue on

27th - Lawrence’s singaround/playaround/sayaround - all welcome - 7.30pm. Please note the venue has moved (due to pub refurbishment), to the 10 Woodgate, Helpston. Participators and spectators all welcome and all styles accepted, acoustic only. For further details, call Lawrence Haydock on

29th - Movies at the Old Town Hall,

“Call Me By Your Name,” a powerfully affecting portrait of first love, between Elio and start, 10 min interval, licensed bar, drinks can be taken upstairs. Tickets £5-50 plus booking fee from www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

Advance notice. St Michael’s Church, be holding craft café events on the following dates: Saturday 21st October 2023, Saturday and Saturday 19th October 2024. please contact Claire Naylor on

SEATERCISE – Chair Based Exercise classes:

Tuesdays - 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Langtoft Village Hall - £5

Thursdays - 1:30-2:30pm

The Deepings Community Centre

Contact: Yvonne at YK Fitness

Market Deeping Community Primary School

Some lucky children visited local business KFE to find out about sustainability in the oceans and gain insight into the fish and chip industry. The pupils had a fish and chips feast made by KFE, who supply equipment for fish and chip shops all over the country, including Harrods and Harry Ramsden’s. They also train staff to ensure they are providing the best quality fish and chips.

Tanya Henderson, Sales and Marketing Manager at KFE, said: “It was great to share our enthusiasm for cooking and preparing the best fish and chips. They were incredibly engaged, whether it was learning where the fish we eat comes from, making fishcakes, or naming their very own fish and chip shop.”

Langtoft Primary School

After a very busy spring, the Year Six children have been to visit Gulliver’s Land to explore and spend some well-earned time together during their final year at Langtoft.

As part of the Ancient Egyptian topic, the Year Three children have been exploring hieroglyphics whilst in their weekly ‘Forest School’ session. After exploring how sounds and words were made, they then investigated how to recreate words using the natural materials available to them.

Year 5 have just completed their “Bikeability” and were blessed with perfect conditions to develop and hone their cycle skills.

We currently have spaces in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 4. (Next year’s Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5). Please contact us to look round our fabulous school!

During the visit, Mark Petrou and Gordon Hillan, who are awarding-winning friers and fish and chip shop owners themselves, demonstrated how to make the finest food with a few simple ingredients. The children were very grateful for the experience and went home full of new knowledge and full of delicious fish and chips!

Linchfield Community Primary School

Sam Ruddock is a Paralympic track cycling athlete who has also represented Great Britain in the 100 metres and shot-put events for athletes with cerebral palsy. In his role as a School Sports Officer for Inspire+, Sam conducts workshops with schools, engaging children in fun and challenging interventions, themed upon emotional intelligence, mental resilience, physical aptitude, and well-being.

‘Superhero’ Sam visited Linchfield Community Primary School at the beginning of May for an in-class assembly. He discussed his ‘get juiced’ workshop, aimed at getting the best out of every opportunity. Sam also discussed his disability and the things he has overcome in his life as well as showing off his gold medal from the Paralympics!

Does your caravan need a little TLC?

CARAVANS BOUGHT FOR CASH

REPAIR

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

SERVICING

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.

INSURANCE

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

ACCESSORIES

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.

SHORT WHEEL BASE VAN Load length 2.4 meters

LONG

3.4 meters

EXTRA LONG WHEEL BASE HI-TOP VAN Load length 4.2 meters

LUTON VAN FITTED WITH ELECTRIC TAIL LIFT

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

WHEEL BASE HI-TOP VAN Load length

Are you looking to move house ?

Alto

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.

MARKET DEEPING’S TOP SELLING ESTATE AGENCY WHERE EXPERIENCE COUNTS

The team at Briggs Residential have over 85 years combined experience within the estate agency making them the most experienced agents in town and reassuring you that you are in safe hands.

Paul Briggs has been in the estate agency for 36 years and has been involved in handling nearly 10’000 property sales. He still gets a buzz from every sale!

50%

With seven estate agencies in the Deepings, it’s brilliant to see that nearly 50% of property sales in our area this year are through Briggs Residential

17 Market Pl, Market Deeping, PE6 8EA