Discovering the Deepings issue 098, August 2023

Welcome to your August issue...

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nother summer holiday is here and, sure enough, the rain gods have met to discuss how best they can ruin everyone’s al fresco plans, be it the annual School Sports Day, the Village Fete, the ‘Family Fun Day’ or just that special barbecue. Oh well, it happens so often that I’m sure we just take it in our stride and think we’re lucky not to be having to endure those 40 degree-plus temperatures the Mediterranean areas are getting right now. Make the most of the month to come as you won’t need me to tell you that, once those little ones have headed back to their new classrooms in September, it will only be a matter of weeks before shops start stocking “you know what” for “you know when” in December! Have yourselves a fabulous holiday and stay safe!Inside Highlights

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It’s always a challenge to keep youngsters occupied during their long summer break from school. We’re always keen to help out a bit with our Summer Challenge where you will need to match up the small image to be found in several shop and office windows with the list of those firms taking part. Good luck with that and I hope you all have a restful and safe August.

Don’t miss the Raft Race on Sunday August 6th – may the only soaking you get come from the river and not from the rain!

And finally …

My friend’s boss met him in the car park and said to him, “Have a good day”, so he jumped back in his car and drove home. I suppose the fact that he’d been dreaming about trains going along in the same direction must confirm that he’s got a one-track mind. Enjoy the read!

John

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26 ............. Alto Electrical Ltd.

28-29 TCL Solar.

30 Nature Notes with David Denman.

33-36 ...... Summer Hunt Competition: Win £50.

38 Local History: Deeping’s Lost Pubs.

40-41....... Consumer Advice with Safe Local Trades.

52 Path Mortgages.

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

58-59 What’s on: Events Guide.

63-67 Businesses directory.

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NORTH SHOES: Quality Product – Quality Fitting!

Agood shoe-fitting service is particularly important for children and, as North Shoes prepares for the very busy back-to-school summer period, they are encouraging customers to benefit from an appointment booking system. A simple, online process reserves a thirty-minute slot at any of its shops in Bourne, Stamford and Oundle.

Managing Director, James North, explains: “Walkin customers will always be made very welcome, and they can expect our highest level of customer service. But to ensure there is no waiting and to guarantee our trained staff are available to help them, we’re asking people to consider using the online booking system. That way our customers can choose a time most suitable to them and know that they have at least thirty minutes to relax and enjoy a top-quality shoe-fitting service.”

All children’s feet are measured as a starting point, but James insists that what follows next is equally important and is what sets North Shoes apart from high street chains. “We fit all shoes with growing room, not the size they measure. We fit the

correct size, width and style shoe that supports the foot but allows it to grow naturally,” he says.

North Shoes’ school brands are the well-known and trusted Clarks, Start-Rite, Geox and Ricosta. There’s a choice of lace-up, slip-on and Velcro fastening, and there’s a large range of styles for boys and girls, including the popular chunky look. When shoes are fitted properly, primary school children are likely to need one to two pairs per year, while secondary school students should last most of the year with a single pair.

Offer valid until September 4th 2023

“We want them to last and, by coupling up our quality shoe-fitting service with a good, branded shoe, we’re confident that parents and guardians will be happy that it proves value for money,” adds James, who is the fifth generation of the independent family business started in Bourne 147 years ago. All its colleagues are trained members of The Society of Shoe Fitters.

To make a shoe-fitting appointment, just click on the website at www.northshoes.co.uk , which also has hundreds of styles available to order, with free delivery on purchases over £50.

North Shoes’ children’s shoe service is available at 18 North Street, Bourne; 2 Red Lion Street, Stamford and 7 Market Place, Oundle. Its shop at 11 Rose Crescent, Cambridge, stocks adults’ shoes only.

When it comes to shoe fitting, it pays to rely on quality and experience. That is how North Shoes has built a reputation for a level of customer service which has people of all ages returning, year after year.

£10 off trainers when purchased with full-price school shoes.

Reiki Master here to provide Hope and Healing

Now, just over a century later, a local lady, Terri Lloyd, has established a business from her home in Deeping St Nicholas to provide an opportunity for the public to seek the benefit from her two decades of experience as a Reiki Master.

Born and bred in Boston, Terri started a colourful journey which involved nursing in London, then developing counselling skills and therapies, principally with youngsters with challenging behaviours such as ADHD. More recently, she moved to Ireland to establish a counselling practice.

Her first exposure to Reiki, however, came about over twenty years ago, at which point, she embarked on a training programme which led to her achieving the much-coveted position as a ‘Reiki Master.’ She went on to gain twenty years of experience helping many people with this complementary therapy and teaching others. Post-Covid, and Terri felt the time was right to return nearer to her Lincolnshire roots, and so here she now is, with plans almost finalised to set up a Reiki studio in Market Deeping.

So what is Reiki and what benefits can it bring?

Reiki is a complementary therapy relating to ‘energy healing’. According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or even emotional pain. In time,

these energy blocks can cause illness. Reiki aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. This can enable relaxation, relieve pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness, and aims to work on the four levels of healing: the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It is a tradition that is open to any belief system and benefits may include deep relaxation and the promotion of a calm peaceful sense of wellbeing.

The practitioner will place their hands lightly on, or over, specific areas of the client’s head, limbs, and torso, and typically keep them there for three to ten minutes. If there is a particular injury, such as a burn, the practitioner will hold their hands just above the wound. Reiki can take the form of either “handson” or “hands-off”, in which case the practitioner will be working on the aura of the client. Treatments are given either sitting or lying down. There is much evidence to suggest that Reiki may induce deep relaxation, help people cope with difficulties, relieve emotional stress, and improve overall wellbeing, when used as a complementary treatment. More specifically, however, it has been found to assist in recovery from medical treatment and operations; aid recovery from injuries; bring relief from chronic pain; relieve allergies and headaches; regulate blood pressure; sooth tight muscles; and even ease hormonal disorders.

Terri Lloyd is a member of the professional bodies that oversee this fascinating branch of complementary medicine, (The UK Reiki Federation and The Reiki Guild) and she is also fully insured … and now ready to bring her skills to bear in our local area.

In 1922, the Japanese Reiki Master, Mikao Usui developed “Usui Reiki Ryoho”, the most current form of the spiritual practice and energy healing system, Reiki.

Reiki

About Reiki...

Reiki is a natural healing energy. It can help us cope by encouraging relaxation and bringing balance to both mind and emotions.

Benefits reported by clients include deep relaxation promoting a calm, peaceful sense of wellbeing on all levels. Reiki’s gentle energy is easily adapted to most medical conditions and may be used safely by people of all ages, from new-born babies to the frail and the elderly.

About Me...

Terri Lloyd: Experienced Reiki Master and Teacher, with 20 years experience working with this gentle, healing energy

Benefits of Reiki

✤ Reduces stress levels and anxiety.

✤ Provides deep relaxation.

✤ Re-balances energy levels throughout the body.

✤ Improves energy levels and vitality.

✤ Promotes inner calm and serenity.

✤ Promotes general and overall well-being.

✤ Non-invasive.

✤ Regular Reiki treatments promote a calmer response to life's challenges.

✤ Crystal/Reiki treatments available.

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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.

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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

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

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Introducing our Brand-New Treatment

Well, we are into the summer months now and, as always, we are on the lookout for new and exciting products that could help our clients change parts of their body or their face that may be concerning them, in order that they are able to feel as confident as possible.

LEMON BOTTLE is a new, advanced fat-dissolving treatment for both the face and body but, after much research, we have decided to focus on using it for the dissolving and contouring of the chin and jawline, as there is no ‘downtime’ at all with this product. Unlike Aqualyx that we have used before for that particular area, there is no swelling afterwards, and it takes a quarter of the time to show any kind of results. You will be able to come in for the treatment and walk out within the hour, with no one knowing what you have had done, while it does its magic and reduces the pockets of fat associated with a double chin and jowls. There is minimal swelling, minimal pain and the treatment begins working immediately. So, as they say……. Chin up !!!!!!!

TREATMENTS WE OFFER

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Downturned corners of mouth ✦ Gummy smiles

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Smoker's lines ✦ Profhilo (five-point face lift)

Vitamin D injections ✦ Under eye treatments

Brow lift ✦ Cheek filler ✦ Excessive sweating

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The Glebe Singers

Over time, the choir has performed at many local venues - but most recently could be found at St. Guthlac’s Church (Market Deeping) and Peakirk Village Hall, where both concerts were well received by those who went along. The choir has previously been congratulated on the wide variety of different genres it performs, and the audience at both these concerts was treated to a range of pieces varying from a West Side Story medley through to the sacred item ‘Peace I Leave With You’ and many others in between!

The choir is made up of a number of friendly members who share the same passion for singing, and would like to swell their numbers with like-minded people. In particular, they would like to meet tenor or bass singers, but will welcome anyone who is interested in finding out more. Rehearsals are great fun with an element of hard work, but of course to perform those well practised pieces in front of an audience is magical!

The choir can be found rehearsing on Wednesday evenings, 7.30pm – 9pm, during school term time at The Green School (PE6 8DA - opposite St. Guthlac’s Church in Market Deeping). Whether you can read music or not, they would love to meet you. You will be assured of a warm welcome, even if it is just to pop in and experience a rehearsal.

For more information take a look at their Facebook

page, website (glebesingers.org) or to speak with someone, either contact Chairman and Musical Director, David Scoffield on 07921 813442 or email glebesingers@gmail.com

DO YOU SING?....

perhaps just in the bath, or under the shower?

If so, your local Community Choir needs YOU!

We are looking for new members (in particular tenor and bass singers) to come and join our friendly, music loving choir.

Come and join us where the experience, enjoyment and satisfaction is everything!

To find out more either visit our website glebesingers.org or facebook page. Email glebesingers@gmail.com, or contact our Chairman David Scoffield on 07921 813442.

The Glebe Singers, a Community Choir formed in 1999 and based in Market Deeping, have just reached the end of yet another very successful year of singing.

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Deeping St Nicholas Primary School

During the summer term, Key Stage 2 children enjoyed a ‘Viking Enrichment Day’ with ‘Those History People’. The day began in a Viking village where children had the opportunity to try candle making, weaving, making their own ink, sewing pouches, making finger guards, and making clay pots.

Throughout the morning, children remained in character as they rotated around the village, engaging with the storytelling and role play. In the afternoon, children in ‘Squirrels’ had the opportunity to join in with Key Stage 2 to excavate some Viking ruins and use their inference skills to guess where in the village these artefacts might have come from.

Besides the Enrichment Day, the school enjoyed a great Sports Day; Key Stage 2 children performed their production ‘Summer Holidays’ to their families; and the whole school enjoyed a visit to Burghley Park. They also said goodbye to their Year 6 children and celebrated their time at Deeping St Nicholas.

Linchfield Community Primary School

Pride Flag

Following a recent Class Assembly about ‘Pride Month’, Year 3 asked for a ‘Pride’ flag to fly on the school flagpole. ‘Pride’ is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far rights for people in all types of relationships and communities have come.

As a school we encourage all our children to celebrate diversity and people’s right to live how they choose without discrimination. Pride Month promotes positivity and equal rights for all.

Joint School’s Rock Band

The school recently hosted a wonderful performance from the ‘Joint School’s Rock Band’. Linchfield children were amazing on the drums and the whole school thoroughly

enjoyed experiencing live music. The children in the band loved touring around the local schools, performing to different audiences.

Year 4 Mini Olympics

Year 4 had a fantastic day at the Mini Olympics, run by Inspire+ Young Ambassadors, at Grantham Meres Stadium. Many schools from across the county took part, each representing a different country. Well done to all of Year 4 and our Sports Ambassadors who represented us really well, and a massive thank you to our fabulous parent helpers.

Father’s Day Shop

A huge thank you to our amazing FLS (Friends of Linchfield School) for organising the Father’s Day Shop. There was a great selection of gifts which were all prepared by members of the FLS, and they raised around £1,000 which is fantastic! Thank you to everyone who helped organise and support the event.

Deeping St James Community Primary School

We have been awarded the Lincolnshire Reading Pledge Bronze award, which has been developed by Witham St Hugh’s English Hub and L.E.A.D. Teaching School Hub, working in collaboration with Professor Teresa Cremin.

The aim of the Lincolnshire Reading Pledge is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, needs or abilities, becomes a confident, fluent and enthusiastic reader.

Thank you to parents, staff and children who supported our World Book Day and reading workshops which helped towards the achievement. Our Reading Champions have made a fantastic contribution towards attaining this award.

Well done, Mr Bell, as our English Lead, who supported both school and the Reading Champions through the process!

You Better Think!

ills have been in the news recently with the court case over Aretha Franklin’s wills being finally settled in the U.S.A. after five years of conflict within her family. She did just about everything wrong; she certainly didn’t show very much Respect to her family. What was going through her mind as she hid her last will? Did she Say a Little Prayer that someone would find it or was she trying to take her family for a Chain of Fools?

A Natural Woman, but an amazing soul singer, Aretha had amassed a fortune of around $18 million. Her original will, made in 2010, saw the estate divided between her four sons; the later 2014 document saw the main part of her estate distributed in the same way, with a gift of a $1 million home to one of her sons and her grandchildren. Both wills were handwritten and were, according to the court, difficult to decipher, meaning her true intentions had to be inferred from the documents. The 2010 will

Wwas under lock and key in her home; the 2014 was found tucked down the side of a sofa!

The court decided that the 2014 will was valid and that was the one that was admitted to probate, despite its unorthodox storage and the way in which it was written. Let’s hope her family were Willing to Forgive.

The lessons here are obvious and the pitfalls can be easily avoided. If you want to avoid years of delay and hundreds of thousands in court costs for your family after you die, you need to Do Right Woman, Do Right Man and make sure your will is professionally drafted and securely stored by a reputable company.

If you want to talk about your planning, please call us on 01778 252301 and book your appointment with one of our qualified consultants.

I knew you were waiting for me to write this article, and until you come back to me, I will leave you with this. If you can identify all the Aretha songs referenced in this article, we will give you a 10% discount on your final bill.

So, jump to it, call me, and you and me can do your planning!

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The Many Cardiovascular Benefits of Indoor Studio Cycling

Indoor studio cycling has been proven to have health and fitness benefits for everyone across all walks of life. One of the most significant benefits of indoor cycling is the long and short-term impact it has on your cardiovascular systems.

Due to the intense nature of indoor studio cycling, you will often be working your cardiovascular system towards its upper threshold. This means that you can promote several positive changes to your cardiovascular system.

Mental health

Another health benefit of spin is what happens in the brain when you cycle, as your brain gets to work in the first few minutes of starting any spin exercise. Endorphins are almost immediately triggered, and they help to mask any aches or pains you’re feeling.

A feeling of “togetherness” and the mutual bond formed with your fellow spin buddies is brought on by Oxytocin. Everyone is going through the same sense of struggle, and the accomplishment of completing the class is felt by everyone. You all share the struggle which makes the high of the success that much greater and is another reason why spinning is good for you.

Muscular endurance and strength

The muscle benefits of indoor cycling are that the push and pull movement of the legs targets all the main sagittal plane prime mover muscles. The hamstrings, calves, quadriceps, and glutes are constantly engaged.

Due to the duration of the class and the continual load the leg muscles are subjected to, this builds up the ‘Type 1’ muscle fibres’ ability to tolerate tension over time and therefore helps to build and improve muscular endurance in the legs.

Core, posture and co-ordination

The core is in many ways the “unsung hero” of cycling classes. The benefit of spinning is that your core stays actively engaged through the full class to stop you from hunching over the handlebars and keeping a neutral spine.

Togetherness

Working out as a group will improve your commitment to the workout, not just for spin, but for all exercise.

Being part of our ‘FitFamily’ is second to none and we are confident that you will love every class at Spinroom Studios!

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Starters

Soup of the Day

Homemade Focaccia, Sea Salt Butter (ve) £5.95

Oak Smoked Scottish Salmon

Lilliput Capers, Dill Cream Cheese, Toasted Sourdough, Lemon £9.95

Baked Truffled Camembert (To Share)

Olive Oil & Sea Salt Crostinis, Red Onion Marmalade (v) £12.50

Slow Cooked Blade of Lincolnshire Beef

Potted Cromer Crab

Pickled Cucumber, Toasted Rye Bread £8.50

Confit Asian Duck Spring Roll

Charred Pak Choi, Bangalore Dipping Sauce, Coriander £7.95

Miso Aubergine & Peanut Spring Roll

Charred Pak Choi, Bangalore Dipping Sauce, Coriander (ve) £7.50

Mains

Horseradish & Parsley Mash, Red Onion Marmalade, Roasted Carrot, Red Wine Jus £16.95

Roast Chicken, Leek & Wild Mushroom Pie

Puff Pastry, Green Vegetables, Creamed Mash or Triple Cooked Chips, Gravy £12.95

Pan Roasted Salmon Supreme

Tenderstem Broccoli, Crushed Jersey Royal Potatoes, Lemon & Herb Butter Sauce £19.95

Chargrilled Lamb Rump

Salsa Verde, Hasselback New Potatoes, Roasted Beetroots, Spinach, Lamb Jus £22.95

8oz Dry Aged Ribeye £23.50 10oz Bavette £18.95

Griffin Burger

Cotehill Yellow Cheese, Burger Sauce, Gherkin, Gem Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Triple Cooked Chips £13.95

Risotto Verde

Green Vegetables, Capers, Garden Herb Pesto, Kidderton Ash Goat's Cheese, Crispy Leeks (Vegan Alternative Available) (v) £13.50

Wild Mushroom, Leek & Potato Pie

Puff Pastry, Seasonal Vegetables, Triple Cooked Chips, Gravy (v) £12.95

Griffin Beer Battered Haddock

Triple Cooked Chips, Crushed Garden Peas, Lemon £13.50

Grills

12oz Pork T-Bone £16.95

6oz Dry Aged Fillet £27.50

Make any grill a Surf & Turf by adding Grilled Garlic Tiger Prawn Skewers £9.95

All Grills Served with Roasted Plum Tomato, Portobello Mushroom & Triple Cooked Chips

Desserts

Vanilla Pannacotta

Blueberries, Granola, Sorbet £6.95

Triple Chocolate Brownie

Raspberries, Vanilla Ice Cream £6.95

Griffin Cheese Board

Crackers, Chutney, Grapes, Celery £9.95

Griffin Sticky Toffee Pudding

Clotted Cream Ice Cream, Salted Caramel Sauce, Honeycomb £6.95

Trio of Ice Creams

Brandy Snap, Meringue, Seasonal Fruit

Choose from our selected flavours £6.95

While You Wait

Homemade Garlic & Thyme Focaccia £4.50

Flavoured Butter, Aged Balsamic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lemon & Herb Marinated Olives & Artichokes £4.95

Lincolnshire Poacher & Onion Seed Cheese Straws £3.95

Chef's Roasted Nut Selection £3.50

Sides & Sauces

Onion Rings £3.50

Pepper Sauce £4.50

Colston Bassett Sauce £4.50

Garlic & Chilli Butter £4.50

Charred Tenderstem Broccoli £3.95

House Salad £3.95

Buttered New Potatoes £3.95

v = Vegan, ve = Vegetarian

For any other food allergies or dietary requirements please let our team know and we will try to accommodate you as best we possibly can!

What’s available in July...

What’s available in August..

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.

We welcome the return of our sunflowers in August! Always a spectacle & well worth joining a farm tour to view them. We are also really pleased to see Discovery apples & our very own organic sweetcorn back in the Farm Shop - delicious on a BBQ along with a convenient BBQ pack from our in-store butchery run by Grasmere Farm. The lovely weather means outside eating is a must, so enjoy an afternoon tea on the deck overlooking the wildlife garden & pond, or take advantage of our Sunflower Cabin, serving hot & cold drinks, ice-cream & cakes. It’s a good time to give your feeders & feeding station a good clean too!

Baston C E Primary School

Thechildren in EYFS at Baston had an unforgettable Water Week, filled with exciting water-based activities. They delved into the concept of ‘capacity’ by measuring and comparing different containers.

Floating and sinking experiments captivated their curiosity as they used their knowledge to then construct and test their own boats. Competitive water games brought out their team spirit and, to top it all off, a thrilling hour-long water fight left the children joyfully drenched and with memories that will last a lifetime.

Deepings Raft Race Funds Splashed Out!

Following last year’s Deepings Raft Race, the team are pleased to announce that, after event costs, there was £5,000 to distribute to our nominated charities and local good causes. The feedback from the day was great, with large crowds of spectators and some fantastic rafts.

We made donations to St Barnabas Hospice - £2,000

Wake House - £2,000

Don’t Lose Hope - £500

The Ukrainian Refugee Appeal (DEC) - £500

Welcome to Ollie's at The Bull

“ We are Vicky and David and are brother and sister. You are probably wondering why we are called ‘Ollie’s’. So, when we were thinking of what to call ourselves, we thought that ‘David’ or ‘Vicky at The Bull’ did not sound right and we struggled to find something that was catchy, but simple. It was our sister who came up with ‘Ollie’s’. Olliver is David’s middle name and she said that I have always called him ‘Ollie’, so that is what we have done and “Ollie’s at The Bull” was created.

David (Ollie) has been a chef ever since he left college where he qualified as a chef and has catered in most of the local pubs and restaurants in and around Deeping and the Lincoln area. I have worked in various customerserving roles over the years, all of them in the food industry apart from nine years in the RAF. Together, we can cover all aspects of the business. David dreams up the ideas for the menu and I do all the work, (only joking Ollie!)

We have found in the last four months since we have been open that we both have strengths in different parts of the business but, between the two of us, we have everything covered. We have recently been visited by the Local Council and were awarded 5 stars on our Food Hygiene Certificate so we must be doing something right!

Regarding our menu, we have tried to cater for all tastes, and we have taken every effort to cater for people with allergies and for those who are either vegetarian or vegan.

Keep an eye out on Facebook and the boards outside The Bull pub in Market Deeping to see what events we are holding at Ollie’s, and we hope to see you all soon.”

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

BY COLEEN EVERITT, ALTO ELECTRICAL LIMITED

With the “al fresco entertainment season” upon us, we wanted to give you some of our favourite tips to help you have the best experience:

Consider Outdoor Heaters:

Entertain in your garden late into the night with a simple addition of an external heater. Much safer than a garden fire, this feature can complement a hot tub nicely, keeping you and your family comfortably warm with ease.

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Outdoor lighting can enhance the ambiance of your outdoor space, making it more inviting for you and your guests. Consider installing energy-efficient LED lights or motion-activated lights to save on energy costs.

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A Growing Period of Quiet

[ by David Denman ]

The heady activity of the natural world associated with breeding and flowering is just starting to wane

The dawn chorus has declined, with fewer birds now singing. Most birds will start to moult at this time of the year and will soon have a new set of feathers ready to keep out the winter cold.

The local blackbirds, both the adults and the brown and black speckled juveniles, have taken to chilling - sunbathing on local lawns. They pick their spot, usually in full sun, stretch out their wings and tails, holding their heads to one side than they open their beaks – staying in the same position for around ten minutes.

The ‘busyness’ of the natural world over the last few months resulted in a few jaw-dropping observations. The most remarkable was a female house sparrow which, seemingly having become tired of the usual food sources, decided to catch and eat a large hawker dragonfly. The bird picked the resting dragonfly off a leaf and attacked its head before surgically removing the four large wings. Such opportunism is so characteristic of this highly successful species.

As dusk set in on the Maxey Cut one evening in mid-July, we spotted an otter in the water swimming in the centre of the watercourse very quickly and leaving a large wake. Closely

following the otter were two non-breeding mute swans. Did the otter upset the swans in some way? We could not tell, but the otter found another gear and sped away towards Etton!

I always imagine that the otter is very well provided for on the Maxey Cut as there seems to be plenty of fish. However, other large mammals are just entering their barren period. A very large proportion of badgers’ annual diet is earthworms and when the weather is hot and dry earthworms are harder to find. Badgers however are true omnivores, and their digging skills are used to find wasp nests and leatherjackets, the larvae of daddy-long legs (aka crane flies). Later in the autumn, badgers will eat fallen fruit.

The local swifts were around ten days late on arrival in May, a delay confirmed by my ornithological colleagues, so I would expect them to be still with us until mid-August. Their numbers are not as high as last year and so the move in Parliament to have “swift bricks” (modified house brick which swifts can use as nest sites) incorporated into new builds as a mandatory provision in the Levelling Up Bill is most welcome. I will watch with interest to see whether the motion is passed.

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Long Lost Pubs

This comic rhyme, dating from the 19th century, names five public houses in Deeping St James, but only The Bell is still trading today.

The Indian Queen has broken The Bell And made The Dragon fly And turned The Wheat Sheaf upside down And drunk The Three Tuns dry

The Indian Queen in Bridge Street was a low, thatched building, probably dating from the Tudor era. When Nathaniel Gee, a harness-maker, moved there in 1798, he brewed and sold ale as a side-line. Later landlords also combined their main occupations with selling beer, and the Indian Queen remained open until 1909. During renovation of the building in 1973, its ancient structure collapsed, and the present house on the site was constructed from the original stonework.

The George and Dragon backed on to the river in Eastgate, and Mary Kind was landlady in the 1820s. It was re-built in 1842 as a substantial public house with a large club room where Friendly Societies held their meetings and annual dinners. It was described as “doing a nice trade” in 1890 and survived into the 1960s. After it was

demolished around 1970, two houses were built on the site.

The Wheat Sheaf was a long-established pub in Church Street, with its own orchards and five acres of land. In the 1870s, it had brewing vessels, capable of producing two hundred gallons of beer, and a butcher’s shop on the premises. Its name disappeared by 1884, which indicates that the rhyme must be at least one hundred and forty years old. However, the pub building continued to provide hospitality, under its present name of The Waterton Arms. Soon after the re-naming, there was a display of old relics in one of the pub rooms, including part of a gibbet, a metal cage that had once held the corpse of a murderer. Whether it attracted customers or repelled them, isn’t known!

The Three Tuns is a more recent memory, as it stood next to the fire station in Bridge Street until 1997. The following year, a fire broke out in the empty building, and it was later demolished and replaced by flats. It had been a busy public house since the 1820s, ideally placed to attract customers from both villages.

Among other pubs lost from Deeping St James are The Crown and Anchor (pictured), Chequers, Chestnut Horse, Coach and Horses, Crown, Dolphin, Horse and Groom, Mason’s Arms, Queen’s Head, Ship Inn, Stamford Arms, Turks Head and Woolpack. No doubt there were also numerous small ale- houses whose names and whereabouts have been forgotten.

Drinkers at The Crown and Anchor near High Locks in 1946

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When receiving a suspicious email from an unknown number or contact, simply deleting it from your inbox is arguably the easiest option. But, thanks to a recently launched service, forwarding these suspicious and potentially fraudulent links is helping in the fight against the increasing issue of phishing.

The advice from Action Fraud is to forward any suspicious emails to a designated address, without of course clicking on the links or just pressing the delete button. Almost 21 million reports have been made to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), which uses the email address report@phishing.gov.uk, resulting in the removal of over 235,000 malicious websites.

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Purchasing a new home can be an exciting but challenging experience. In a competitive property market, it is crucial for buyers to be well-prepared and knowledgeable about the process. One essential step before embarking on your property search is to obtain an Agreement in Principle (AIP) from a mortgage lender. This article explores the significance of having an AIP and offers additional tips to assist buyers in making successful offers.

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Secure an Agreement in Principle (AIP) before viewing:

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Friendship Group Appeals to Adventurous Retirees

The Nene & Welland Oddfellows are inviting all retirees who want to explore their local surroundings, but might be stuck with who to go with, to join them. The local friendly society’s members often set out to explore Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire’s attractions, dine out, enjoy talks, bingo, crafting or showing off their cooking skills at the ever-popular ‘Cold Pudding Club’.

Branch Secretary of the N & W District Lodge, Karen Earth, believes that trying new things is better in good company. She says her group is a ready-made set of friends to adventure with, and they are always looking for newcomers to join them. She explains, “Most of our members are retired, so they find they have more free time to do things. We always have space for new faces. In fact, the more the merrier!”

As part of their Friendship Month, they are holding an Afternoon Tea and a chance to try indoor bowls on

September 3rd in Stamford. “Visiting new places is a great way to get to know new people as there’s always something to talk about,” Karen added.

Jenny Collins is a Care and Welfare Officer and a Trustee at the Branch. She said: “After retiring, my social life is more active than it has ever been. Since I lost my husband last year it’s been even more important to have Oddfellows friendship and support. I decided to train as a Care and Welfare Officer to offer support to other members.”

To receive a free copy of the Nene & Welland Oddfellows’ latest events diary, contact Karen or Sarah on 01778 342006.

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Events: August 2023

1st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Ploughman’s Lunch: Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. 12 noon, £4. Open to all. Contact Jenny to book on 07788 534290.

1st - Dementia Support South Lincs. Coffee afternoon, 1.30 - 3.30pm at Deeping Community Centre.

6th - The thirteenth Annual Day of Lincolnshire Folk from 11am to dusk. Stages and events at the 18th century Leadenham House (LN5 0PU) plus various locations around Leadenham Village. Over 50 great acts to watch, local singers and bands, (including Pennyless) plus workshops, sessions, singarounds and stalls. All free!

7th and every Monday - Bourne Wheelers is running “Go-Ride” on the Recreation Ground (except Bank Holidays) 6pm till 7pm for 7 to 12-year-olds to learn basic bike skills and have fun riding their bikes.

8th - Deeping Ladies Coffee Club meeting :10am at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

8th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Business Meeting at Oddfellows Hall at 10.30am. Free to attend and open to all members. Further details from Karen on 01778 342006.

9th - 30th - The Willoughby Memorial Trust Gallery, Moreley’s Lane, Corby Glen have an exciting exhibition, “A Sense of Place”, a group show of site-specific art works curated by Soraya Smithson. Eleven artists have been invited to make new artworks in direct response to Corby Glen’s extraordinary Willoughby Memorial Trust Library and Art Gallery. The artists have created works based on research into a wide variety of themes connected to the gallery, past and present. Open 12noon – 5pm. Tuesday – Sunday. Admission free. www.willoughbygallery.com.

9th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows, “A Crafty Cuppa,” at the Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street. PE6 8AN. 10am. Bring along your own craft project for a cuppa and natter with like-minded friends. Contact Janice to book on 01778 560059 as spaces limited. Open to all. 10th - “Viva Verse and Vino” at the Old Town Hall Bourne. An evening of poetry and verse. Come along and share your own poetry, read one of your favourites or just sit and enjoy listening with a glass of your favourite tipple! 7.30pm start. Tickets £3 from www.bournetownhall.org.uk.

12th - Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 12noon-4pm. Admission: Adults £2, accompanied U16s free. Heritage Bus Rides at 1.15pm & 2.45pm. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.

12th - Lincolnshire Youth Ballet perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Stamford Corn Exchange. Performances at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets £14/£12 from www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

12th - The Old Town Hall, Bourne in collaboration with Bourne Bookshop is delighted to welcome the return of the Fenland archaeologist, Professor Francis Pryor. He will be speaking about “A Fenland Garden”, a story about the creation of a garden and haven for people, plants, and wildlife in a remote corner of the Fens. Francis’s book will be available to purchase on the evening and you will have the opportunity to have it signed too. Tickets £12 (plus booking fee.) Start 7pm, doors 6-15pm. For further information and to book, visit www.bournetownhall.org.uk/events.

13th - Friends of Bourne Woods Elephant Hunt! Come and find an elephant! Yes - for one day only Bourne Community Orchard will have elephants! £1 per chance to find your own elephant. 2pm - 4pm in the Community Orchard, off Beech Avenue.

14th and 21st - Children’s Craft (0-8 years): Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Market Deeping. PE6 8AN. Session 1, 9:30am - 10:30am or Session 2, 11am -12noon. Must be pre- booked - for further details, email sarah. hitchcock@oddfellows.co.uk or phone 01778 342006. Cost: £2 per child Under 1 yr free. Includes adult and child refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

15th - The Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming Lynne Sharpe with a demonstration entitled ‘Car Boot Collection” - this probably refers to the wonderful surprises you can discover at car boot sales. In Lynne’s case, pots and containers for flower arranging! Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm, Raffle of all the arrangements: tea and coffee. Visitors very welcome £6. Enquiries: Sue Boardman, 01778 349419.

16th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet. Meet there 12.30pm. Contact Christine for further details on 07714 096801 Open to all, booking essential, non-members very welcome.

19th - Model train sale at Wake House, 41, North Street, Bourne from 10am -4pm. Free entry, refreshments will be available.

19th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Summer Quiz and Buffet at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street. PE6 8AN. 6pm. Traditional pub quiz with a buffet halfway through. Contact Jenny on 07788 534290. Open to all, must be booked due to catering.

20th - Indoor Farmers’ Market held at Bourne Leisure Centre (Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX) from 10am2pm on the third Sunday of every month (except

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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.

24th - Lawrence’s singaround/playaround/sayaround - all welcome - 7.30pm. Please note the venue has moved due to pub refurbishment, to the Blue Bell, 10 Woodgate, Helpston. Participators and spectators all welcome and all styles accepted, acoustic only. For further information, contact Lawrence Haydock 01733 253347.

26th - 28th - Summer Fine Food Market at Chestnut and Stable Courtyards Burghley House. 10am-4pm. Free entry and free parking.

31st - Deeping St James WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James when there will be a talk about Peterborough Women’s Aid. Doors open at 7pm. For more information, please call Sue on 01778 344195.

31st - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Carvery Lunch at Mulberry Tree Farm, Hampton PE7 8QH. - 12noon. Cost as per menu. Please contact Jenny on 07788 534290. Open to all, booking essential.

Advance notice.

St Michael’s Church, Langtoft will be holding craft café events on the following dates 21st October 2023, 18th May 2024, 19th October 2024 If you would like to book a stall, please contact Claire Naylor on 01778 343717.

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10th - “The History of the Harp.” Acclaimed harpist John Dalton will take you on a journey from the music of Ancient Egypt to modern jazz and blues. 3pm at the Priory Church, Deeping St. James. Tickets £10 (children free) from J Astle 01778 346879, V Worthington 01778 343860 or at the door.

16th - Glinton Horticultural Society Annual Show, Arthur Mellows Village College. 2pm - 5pm. Refreshments available. Classes for everyone –for further information visit www.glintonhorticulturalsociety.org.uk or email for schedule lynne.best89@yahoo.co.uk.

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