Atimely reminder that “Stoptober” is now upon us, a movement that has already driven well over one million ‘quit smoking attempts’ to date and is the biggest mass quit attempt in the country. It is based on research that shows that if you can stop smoking for twenty-eight days, you are five times more likely to stay smoke-free for good.
Why not give it a go this year? For some very useful information, try visiting www.healthypeterborough.org.uk. With the money you’ve saved then treat yourselves to a Christmas to remember – less than a hundred days from now! But before then, don’t forget to stock up for when those “Trick or Treaters” pay you a visit on Hallowe’en. Remember to change your clocks (“Spring forward, Fall back”), as we lose the hour on Sunday October 29th.
Finally, here’s to the next century, as we celebrate our first 100 issues of “Discovering the Deepings”!
No sooner have we recovered from the footballing Lionesses almost emulating the 1966 World Cup winners than our rugby heroes get the opportunity to almost repeat their 2003 triumph, when the tournament in France concludes on October 28th. If you’re wanting a winner, it’s perhaps a good time to claim a little Irish ancestry, to be on the safe side!
Having just returned from Canada’s beautiful West Coast, there are so many fabulous memories. Amongst them are the witty burghers of Vancouver, whose stores carry such ‘pun-tastic’ names as “Brewed Awakening” (coffee shop), “Optom-Eyes” (optometrist) and “Shoes Wisely” (shoe shop). Not a patch on marvelling at the antics of the grizzly bears, humpback whales, sea otters and sea lions however! As I finally gave up on getting my favourite songs into the right sequence, I heard a voice, “Don’t worry dad, anyone can make a mixtape!”
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26-27 Your Finances: The Liberty Partnership.
30-31 Consumer Advice from Safe Local Trades.
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36 Nature Notes by David Denman: Autumn Changes.
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50 Garden Tips for October.
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The award-winning show sees James Duggins, Phoebe Candlin, Dan Stamp, Joanna Hingley, and Darren Rawnsley take the leading roles. With a cast of over twenty-five talented performers from around the area, striking sets, and beautiful costumes from Cinderella’s Grantham, along with a live band, this promises to be a fabulous family show.
London 1912: acclaimed phonetics professor and confirmed bachelor, Henry Higgins, agrees to a wager with his colleague, Colonel Pickering, that in just six months he can pass a Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, off as a duchess at the embassy ball. Through arduous training, day and night, Eliza learns how to speak English “properly,” and transforms into a lady, adored by all. Along the way she bewitches young Freddy Einsford-Hill and convinces a supposed linguistics expert that she is royalty. But once the wager has been won what is to become of Eliza? Will her Cockney friends even recognise her?
“My Fair Lady” is a beautiful musical about class, expectation and the unexpected. Full of glorious costumes and toe-tapping songs, including “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”, “With a Little Bit of Luck”, and “The Rain in Spain”, “My Fair Lady” is full of charm, romance, and wit, and will leave you wanting to ‘dance all night’!
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In 1623, Henry Pamphilon was a baker in Market Deeping. His house had a single livingroom where the family cooked on an open hearth, and two sleeping rooms on the ground floor – one shared by himself, his wife Elizabeth and their four young children.
The other room contained beds for the two men he employed to work in the bakery and farmstead. There was also a pantry for pots and pans, where sides of bacon and beef were hanging. A ladder led to two upstairs rooms used to store dried peas and racks of home-made cheese, together with a wheel for spinning wool and two linen wheels. Flax was grown locally, and Henry kept sheep to provide fleeces, which his wife or their maidservant would spin. He also had a stack of reeds collected from Deeping Fen, for thatching and fuel. Freedom to graze animals on the fenland and use its natural resources was a valuable asset for local people. Most villagers, except the very poorest, farmed a few crops and kept poultry and a cow for milk. There was a communal “town bull” which they could hire to get their cow into calf. The Bull public house already existed in the Market Place, where there was also a courthouse, a whipping post, and stocks. Women who brewed inferior ale or committed other misdemeanours were tied to the village cucking stool (a seat attached to poles) and paraded around as a punishment. As now, a market was held every Wednesday, and an annual fair each October, but they were then very important events for all kinds of trade.
By March 1625, Henry was “sick and diseased in body” and made his will. He bequeathed money to repair St Guthlac’s Church and to the poor people of the parish. Soon after his death two weeks later, neighbours compiled an inventory of all his possessions, for tax calculations. Every item of furniture and bedding was listed, including his bible, a starching iron, pewter plates and candlesticks, a chamber pot, two children’s chairs and a cradle. They even listed a child’s face cloth. The bakehouse contained twelve dozen loaves of bread, quantities of wheat flour and utensils for kneading and weighing dough. Henry also owned horses to pull his cart and ploughs and had sown several acres with wheat and peas.
Although Mr Pamphilon was more prosperous than many villagers and owned a piece of land, he still had financial worries. Some of the debts owing to him were described as “very desperate” meaning no hope of them being repaid. He had borrowed money from his mother and men at Uffington and Maxey, which would be deducted from his widow’s inheritance, as she faced supporting their children alone.
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The sunshine has upped and left us, and we are now faced with autumn and winter setting in, but that’s no reason to hibernate and not get out and about. Here at Deepin Aesthetics, our job is to keep you looking and feeling your best so that you want to keep socialising and look forward to the approaching party season.
We offer anti-wrinkle treatments for either the forehead, the frown lines or in the crow’s feet area at the side of the eyes, so there is a choice of how many areas you would like to treat. The injections are painfree and help to improve the appearance of the skin by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles to form. The process should be repeated every three months to maintain results but can be spaced out for longer periods after around two years. These injections can also be used to treat migraine headaches, crease lines at the side of the nose, to slim down jawlines, reduce excessive sweating, and to relax the muscle responsible for clenching teeth.
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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:
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Deeping’s annual Raft Race on August 6th was a fabulous day with some wonderfully designed rafts and outrageous costumes to entertain a huge crowd. A funfair and around fifty stalls were well frequented throughout the day.
We currently have spaces in Years 1, 2 and 4. Please contact us to take a look round our fabulous school!
The children are settling in well to another exciting year in their new classes. We have already started to enhance our outside space as part of our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) initiative. This includes the addition of storage for an increasing quantity of
outdoor equipment. In addition to this, we have our playhouse for the children to explore as well as an expanding mud kitchen.
To support our children, we have invested time and effort to enhance our Learning Mentor room along with new displays of artwork throughout the school.
Year 6 have already been planning for their trip to Kingswood for their residential and Year 3 and 4 are on their way to Grimsthorpe Park as part of an Estate Day, to understand more about careers and learning including stonemasonry and caring for horses.
We have had a busy few weeks back at school. Our reception children have settled in well, Key Stage 1 have been enjoying their ‘Farm’ topic, Lower Key Stage 2 have been learning about Stone Age Britain and Upper Key Stage 2 have been learning all about the Battle of Britain.
Mrs Sandalls and our Year 6 children joined staff and a group of Year 6 pupils from William Stukeley Primary School on a residential to PGL Caythorpe. They enjoyed three days of exciting outdoor activities and made many great memories.
Children in Key Stage 2 are having swimming lessons
at Bourne Leisure Centre. It’s been lovely to see the children making so much progress in the water in such a short space of time.
Children in Years 3 and 4 have also been enjoying their music lessons with Mrs Harwood from Lincolnshire Music Services.
Our ‘New Intake for 2024 Open Day’ is on Tuesday November 7th. We are looking forward to welcoming families to have a look around our fabulous school. There are two sessions available, 9.30am and 1.30pm. Please call the school office on 01775 630280 for more information.
Thanks to ‘BalloonUK’, the students came back to school in style from a well-deserved summer’s rest with a kindly donated balloon display. It was a truly magical way to celebrate the first day of term and made the new starters feel very special.
For Term 1, Key Stage 1 have been learning through storytelling with pirates. They have enjoyed narrative, non-fiction, poetry, and diary writing while immersing
themselves in the pirate theme on their hunt for the treasure of knowledge. Year 2s also participated in an emotions workshop from ‘LCC Stay Safe Partnership’.
They discussed their feelings and looked at real life scenarios and strategies of how to manage their emotions and change their mindset. It was a really valuable workshop, and the children thoroughly enjoyed it.
Meet Janette Addy who is the lucky winner who scooped the £50 in our Summer Treasure Hunt Competition in August’s issue of Discovering the Deepings. Janette completed the hunt with her six-year-old granddaughter Clara, who is now back at school, but her gran said she will be over the moon!
You probably have regular check-ups at the dentist and the opticians, but when did you last have your hearing tested?
Hearing loss usually occurs gradually and can be an inconvenience. It can cause embarrassment, depression, isolation, and has been linked to mental health issues. The ability to hear sound is one of the most important senses yet, unlike vision and teeth, it is often taken for granted.
Typical indicators include asking people to repeat themselves, struggling to hear in noisy environments, confusing words or misunderstanding what’s being said in conversation, or having to turn the television up. If you can identify with any of these, then it is important to book a hearing assessment with someone like Sound Advice Hearing, to determine whether you have a hearing loss or not.
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The most important thing is not to ignore your hearing. In most cases, hearing deteriorates gradually, and it often affects people around you more than yourself. Wearing a hearing aid can make a real difference to your quality of life and to those around you.
It’s never too early to look after your hearing. Help yourself and those around you. So why not book a free assessment with Sound Advice Hearing now? It really can make a world of difference!
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My thirteen-year-old self was sitting on the sofa one evening watching an episode of “Britain’s Got Talent”. I remember staring at the young boy on the television, belting out a song that was all about his mum, who had died very recently. He was now living with his nan and grandad; there was no mention of his dad, and I remember thinking to myself, “I don’t have a nan and grandad and my dad died when I was two, so it’s just me, my mum, and my sister. Who is going to look after me?”
Mum had fallen out with her two siblings a couple of years earlier and didn’t really have that many friends, but there was a really nice lady a couple of doors down that mum spent time with. “Who is going to look after me?” I asked myself again. Still, I watched and still, I pondered.
“I’ve got it! I know what I can do…I can go and live with my best friend! Phew, I can relax now.” At the end of the programme, mum came in and I asked her the same question. “Mum, who is going to look after me if anything happens to you?” Her response: “Nobody,
honey, by the time I die you’ll be married and have a family of your own! Nobody will need to look after you! You’ll have a good job, you’ll have friends, family and be financially stable. Please don’t worry.”
Six months down the road from that conversation and I was now, more than ever, worried about who was going to look after me. I soon found out. Mum passed away exactly six months, four days, and three hours after I watched that little boy singing about his mum. And there we were, my sister and myself sitting in the back of a stranger’s car, travelling to somebody else’s home. Who knows what my future will hold now?
Fast forward thirty years and I now work for a company that provides will writing and probate services. I was talking to my boss about what happened to me as a child, and I asked him, “Why would I be taken into care when my aunt was there to support us?”
He explained empathetically that, if my mum had made a will and put myself and my sister under the care of a guardian, when the inevitable happened and she died before we were adults, we would have known who would be taking care of us. It really was as simple as that.
If you’re a parent, and you haven’t made a will yet, or updated it to reflect your new family, now is the time. Please call us on 01778 252301 or email advice@wplegal.co.uk.
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The well-established Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show, now in its twenty-third year, returned to its new venue at Willowbrook Farm in August and was the biggest and most profitable show ever. With over six hundred cars showing and fifty-nine motorcycles and scooters, the show was a resounding success which raised £6,000 to go to local charities/deserving causes.
Chairman, Matt Thompson commented, “Undoubtedly, the weather played a big part in bringing out the enthusiasts, but we are all really pleased with the result. We wouldn’t be able to stage the event without the help of our sponsors and the team of volunteers who helped us with the set-up and on the day. A huge thank you to them all!”
The question everyone was asking as they left was, “When is the show next year?” Well, watch this space, as the 2024 date will be announced very soon.
Linchfield Community Primary School have welcomed pupils back into school for the start of a new academic year with a revamp! During the summer, all the school washrooms were replaced and redecorated. All corridors have new carpets and full redecoration. The main hall has also been completely redecorated and a new projector and sound system installed. The refurbishment also included all the fixed furniture within classrooms being replaced, plus new vinyl floors, with five classrooms being fully redecorated and two classrooms being fully recarpeted. The plan now is to complete the balance of redecorations and carpets over the October half term. Staff and pupils are loving their “new look” school!
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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.
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.
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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.
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We all know how frustrating it can be when we set up a new online account; having to create, and remember, a new password. While the temptation is to use the same password on multiple accounts, in reality this will increase the chances of being hacked. Weak passwords can be cracked in seconds. The longer and more unusual your password is, the harder it is for a cyber-criminal to crack. It is much better to concoct passwords for online accounts that are made up of three random words as opposed to creating complex variations of letters, numbers and symbols, government experts have said. Advice from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is to make your password difficult to crack is by combining three random words to create a password (for example applefishchair). Or you could use an online password manager app, which can create strong passwords for you (and remember them). But if you want to write your password down, that’s also fine, provided you keep it somewhere safe. Top tips on creating passwords:
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1. Avoid the most common passwords that criminals can easily guess (like ‘password’ or a succession of numbers). You should also avoid creating passwords from significant dates (like your birthday), or from your favourite sports team, or by using family and pet names. Most of these details can be found within your social media profile.
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Selling a house can be a challenging endeavour, especially when you’re anxious to move on to your next adventure. You’ve already put your property on the market, but the lack of buyer interest can be frustrating. Don’t lose hope just yet! In this article, we’ll explore some strategies to help you navigate the situation when you can’t seem to sell your house but are eager to move.
One common concern for homeowners in this situation is their mortgage. Many homeowners find themselves at the end of a fixed-rate mortgage term, only to face significant increases in their interest rates and monthly payments as their mortgage transitions to the standard variable rate. This added financial pressure might force you to consider selling your home quickly, perhaps at a lower price than you had hoped for. Additionally, you may hesitate to refinance your mortgage, fearing that it could restrict your options when you decide to move.
While there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, it’s crucial to explore your options. Some mortgage products offer the flexibility to “port” your mortgage to your new property, allowing you to maintain your existing interest rate and terms. This can be particularly beneficial if you’re waiting for the right buyer to come along or need more time to complete your sale. Additionally, some mortgage products come with no early repayment charges, enabling you to enjoy a lower interest rate while you wait for your property to sell, without incurring extra costs for breaking the mortgage agreement.
When it comes to moving, timing is crucial. You can secure an interest rate for your new mortgage up to ninety days before finding your new home. This can provide peace of mind and financial stability during the transition. It’s important to note that securing a product doesn’t mean you’re locked into that option; you’re still free to shop around for the best deal that suits your needs.
Selling a house and moving can be a complex and emotionally charged process. When your property isn’t selling as quickly as you’d like, it’s essential to explore various strategies to ease the financial burden and ensure a smooth transition to your new home. By reviewing your mortgage options, including porting and low-cost products with no early repayment charges, you can regain control of your finances while waiting for the right buyer. Additionally, securing an interest rate for your new mortgage in advance can help you plan your move with confidence. Remember that each situation is unique, so it’s advisable to consult with a mortgage expert to determine the best course of action based on your specific circumstances.
Once again, the grass turned a straw colour, and the insects became temporarily absent as they hid from the unexpected autumn heatwave. The usual wave of dragonflies that are such a feature of autumn glades and rides in our area became less of a feature this year. The answer was clear - why bother hunting when your prey is hiding out of the sun!
Autumn is associated with wasps coming into closer contact with humans than humans necessarily desire! There is not one species of wasp that has this habitat but several common species, all belonging to the genus Vespula. The genus includes the common, German and tree wasps. The nuisance-making habitat is due to the male and female wasps leaving their nest having been reared to maturity by the workers. The workers then turn their attention to fruit and other sweet, tasty morsels.
A relative of our common wasps made national news in September. Horror headlines led the tabloids, and the airwaves were saturated with biodiversity experts. A rather fierce newcomer had been spotted around beehives in Southern England and it is thought that if it became more established it would become a threat to our bee population and other insect pollinators such as hoverflies.
The Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) is a rather handsome species, a little smaller than our native hornet, but is darker with fewer yellow markings. There have been twenty-three recordings in August 2023, all from Kent and Dorset. The story pointed the spotlight on an important but relatively unknown organisation which records the spread of all invasive species in the UK, the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat. The Asian Hornet Watch app is now available on the web to report your observations.
This story, a fascinating glimpse into how species can move across large areas, highlights the ever-changing picture of this country’s ecology. Those of you who are disturbed in the morning by the gentle calls of the collared dove, of which we have many in our area, should remember that they only came to this country in the 1950s! Populations come and go, and change is an ever-present feature.
Autumn is a time of change with preparation for harder times ahead. As well as hedgehogs feeding up for the winter, tawny and barn owls will be feasting on the high numbers of voles and mice in grasslands. Hedgehogs appear to have done well in the Deepings this year with frequent sightings. Flocks of geese will soon be congregating in fields and wetlands, and our much loved “winter” thrushes, the redwing and fieldfare, will be just starting to arrive. They actually arrive with continental song thrushes and blackbirds on the East Coast before moving inland to feast on berries and to visit our bird tables.
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Sometimes, we read about an ‘allrounder’, at say, cricket or some other sporting occasion. The same description (all-rounder) can also be applied to various wines and drinks, such as white wines, red wines, spirits and more. For a most excellent ‘all-round’ white wine, may I suggest Sauvignon Blanc? These wines are not only great to drink by themselves but are also a fabulous accompaniment to many dishes of cuisine.
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes have green skins and are utilised, to great advantage, for the productions of Sauvignon Blanc wines. These white wine grapes are grown in numerous countries around the world and the wines produced are extremely popular, being affordable, very drinkable, excellent to pair with foods, and widely available.
EXPLORERS (12% vol) Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand, is a very popular production and is in the ‘Irresistible’ range. A tropical bouquet of fruits greets the nasal senses, which follows through for the mouth’s pleasures. The palate’s delight accepts the extended finish very well indeed.
CASILLERO DEL DIABLO (12.5% vol) Sauvignon Blanc is from Chile, and I found this production to be most pleasant, with a light body. This refreshing wine evokes thoughts of tropical citrus fruits. An easydrinking wine for countless, social times.
Returning to the Sauvignon Blanc wines that are produced in New Zealand, I found THE NED (13% vol) Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, where the vineyards are influenced by the flowing of the Waihopai River. A citrusy, fruity bouquet entices to the mouthfeel, which appreciates the flavours and taste superbly. The finish is long, for this immensely popular wine production.
These are just a few of the wines that I located in the Sauvignon Blanc range, along with many others – both reds and whites – plus liqueurs and spirits, at a Co-op store. Very much worthy of looking into for future drinking and dining occasions, in my opinion, the Co-op also supports Fairtrade and, if Co-op membership is of interest, rewards can be gained on purchases.
www.coop.co.uk
www.infofairtrade.net
As always, enjoy!
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With shorter days now, there are still jobs to do and crops to harvest.
All those fallen leaves can be turned into leaf mould which can add to soil structure and increase the ability of the soil to retain water, (which is useful as our climate changes) and is excellent used in containers. It provides a good habitat for soil life such as beneficial bacteria and earthworms. The best leaves are from beech, oak, and hornbeam as they break down easily; others need shredding but avoid evergreen foliage.
An easy way to make leaf mould using a black plastic sack:
• Rake leaves or use a leaf vacuum, which chops the leaves.
• When full, sprinkle with water, shake and tie, punch a few holes in the side of a black plastic bag, and leave to one side.
• The following autumn they can be used as a mulch or in two years can be used as a soil conditioner.
October is perfect for dividing large, oversized crowns of rhubarb. If established plants are left indefinitely, they do eventually produce less each year. Cut up and divide the crowns into good sized pieces, making sure each has signs of dormant buds and, as it is not a fussy plant, it can be planted almost anywhere, so long as the ground does not get waterlogged. It is also the perfect time for moving or planting new fruit bushes and trees. Bare-rooted trees will benefit from the warmth still left in the soil, which will help root development before the soil becomes too cold.
Crops that can be sown this month are:
• Japanese over-wintering onion sets.
• Last chance to transplant spring cabbages – be sure to net them to prevent pigeons eating the young leaves.
• Plant garlic.
• Broad beans – early varieties should overwinter. Other jobs for this month include:
• Continue to earth up celery and leeks.
• Harvest Florence fennel before the frosts.
• Successfully keep root vegetables, except potatoes, in the ground by covering the roots with a layer of straw to protect them from frost.
• Protect cauliflowers by bending a leaf over the curd.
• Finish pruning blackberries and raspberries.
• Keep removing yellow leaves from brassicas – leaving them on the ground risks spreading grey mould.
• If you have not already done so, earth up, or stake (or both) Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli plants.
• Pick the unripe tomatoes and put a few in a bag with a ripe banana –this gives off ethylene gas which speeds ripening.
• Cure pumpkins and squashes – cut and leave them to dry out in the sun. It hardens the skins, and they will keep for longer.
• Cut back asparagus and artichoke foliage and compost.
• Remove runner bean canes: if left in the ground they will easily rot.
• Harvest the last of the potatoes and store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Happy Gardening!
3rd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Soup Lunch at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street, Market Deeping PE6 8AN. 12 noon. Soup and roll lunch with a cuppa for £3. Open to all. Contact Jenny to book on 07788 534290.
3rd - First Tuesday of every month, Dementia Support South Lincs Coffee Afternoon - 1.30 - 3.30pm at Deeping Community Centre.
4th - The Deeping Men’s Group Charity Fund October talk by Steve Holt is entitled “Passes Down the Line” 7.30pm for 8pm start at the Masonic Hall, New Row, Deeping St James. Visitors welcome £4 or £15 annual subscription, includes admission to every month’s speakers. And there’s BEER!
5th - Keep Warm Open Day at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Mkt Deeping. 2pm. Come and join us for a natter and free refreshments, while finding out what Oddfellows can do for you. Contact Barry on 01778 560059. Open to all.
5th - Baston St John the Baptist Church The first of the new season of soup lunches.12noon – 1.30pm. Your choice of homemade soup, roll and butter, followed by a hot pudding with custard, tea/coffee. £6.50. Bring a friend. Meet others. Enjoy a chat.
6th and 7th - The popular joint art exhibition of Maxey Art Group and Deepings Art Club is taking place once again this year. Friday 10am – 8pm and Saturday 10am – 5pm in Maxey Village Hall, Maxey, PE6 9EJ. High quality new work from many talented local artists. Entry is free and refreshments will be available to purchase. Disabled parking access, and facilities.
7th - Sue Ryder “Starlight Hike,” walk 5k or 10k under the stars to celebrate the memory of a loved one. Sign up now at sueryder.org/starlightpeterborough or contact the Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice fundraising team via email thorpe.fundraising@sueryder.org or call 01733 225 999. Tickets are £15 for adults and £6 for children aged 6-17. Children under six go free.
9th - Langtoft, The Deepings and District Branch of the Royal British Legion AGM and branch meeting. 8pm at The Goat, Frognall.
10th - Business Meeting at Oddfellows Hall at 10.30am. Members only. Free to attend and open to all members. Further details from Karen on 01778 342006.
10th - Deeping Ladies Club meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James. There will be a talk on “The Creation of a Wildlife Meadow and Pond”. Doors open at 10am. Please call Sue on 01778 344195 for more information.
11th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows A Crafty Cuppa at the Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church Street. Mkt Deeping. 10am. Bring along your own craft project for a cuppa and natter. Contact Janice to book on 01778 560059. Open to all.
12th - “Thursday Evenings at the Library.” Deepings Library welcomes local wildlife photographer and wildlife enthusiast, John Parsonage. John will be giving an interesting talk, including a display of his photographs. 7pm start, £5 (to include refreshments). To book, please pop into the library during opening hours, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 10-5pm Sat 10- 3pm.
12th - The Arts Society Peterborough’s monthly talk, “1968, the Year that Changed the Direction of Art” by Anna Moszynska is at The Fleet, PE2 4 DL. Anna will discuss how new art movements, such as Land Art and Arte Povera sprung up, and how artists, came to push the boundaries of art. For the first time, female artists also played a major role. Doors open at 10.15am for coffee and a chat, the talk lasts an hour, just come along and enjoy your first talk free. All are welcome. For more information and details of how to join the society, visit www.the-arts-society-peterborough.org.uk.
12th - Keep Warm Open Day at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Market Deeping, 2pm. Come and join us for a natter and free refreshments, while finding out what Oddfellows can do for you. Open to all.
13th - Deepings Heritage present a talk by Malcolm Moyes - “Reprieved at Lincoln - the trial of a Langtoft woman accused of murder in 1879”. The event begins at 7.30 pm in the main hall of the Community Centre, Market Deeping. Everyone is welcome. Admission £3 for non-members.
14th - 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
14th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows East Anglia Group Seminar at Oddfellows Hall, 2pm. Come and meet our CEO, Jane Nelson. Members only. Book with Karen on 01778 342006.
14th - Market Deeping Ladies Guild Fun Quiz 7.30pm in the Green School, Church Street, Market Deeping. Teams of 6, £8 per person to include a Ploughman’s Supper. Bring own drinks and nibbles. Call Julie on 342737 to book a team or an individual place.
15th - “Two Royal Ladies of Deeping.” Sonia Marshall explores the eventful lives of Joan Wake, the “Fair Maid of Kent” and Lady Margaret Beaufort. Both with local connections and both destined to become the mother of a king. Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 3pm. Tickets £10 (children free) to include light refreshments, from J Astle 01778 346879, V Worthington 01778 343860 or at the door.
16th- Langtoft WI meet at Langtoft Village Hall, PE6 9LS, Doors open at 7pm. Visitors welcome to attend Games Night. For more details, call Jean on 01778 345937.
17th - Deepings Flower Club will be welcoming Gill Mills with her floral demonstration entitled ‘Floral Gems’. We meet at Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James, 7pm for 7.30pm, Tea & coffee, raffle of all the arrangements. Visitors are most warmly welcomed (£6) Enquiries Sue Boardman 01778 349419
18th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Friendship Lunch at the Crown Inn in Surfleet. 12.30pm. Contact Christine for further details and to book on 07714 096801. Nonmembers very welcome.
20th - Glinton Horticultural Society talk: Langdyke Countryside Trust and John Clare Country by David Cowcill. Glinton Village Hall, 7.3pm. Members £4, visitors £5 - all welcome.
21st - Twilight Mini Heritage Running Day, Delaine Bus Museum, Spalding Road, Bourne, PE10 9LE. Open 1pm-7.30pm. Admission: Adults £5, accompanied U12s free. Heritage Bus Rides every 20mins between 1.40pm and 7.20pm featuring members of the Delaine Heritage Fleet from the 1950s/60s/70s. Further details at: www.delaineheritagetrust.org.
22nd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Annual Lunch at Bourne Corn Exchange. 12:30pm. Contact Karen to book on 01778 342006
23rd - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Paint a Pot all day event at Oddfellows Hall, 57 Church St. Market Deeping. Decorate Christmas presents for family and friends. Price depends on items decorated. Adults and children welcome. Email sarah.hitchcock@oddfellows.co.uk to find out more (Book by 8th October).
24th - The Rotary Club of the Deeping, with their collection buckets, will be at Tesco’s Market Deeping for World Polio Day
24th - Market Deeping Ladies Guild, Green School, Church Street, Market Deeping 7.30pm talk by Deepings Foodbank. New members most welcome.
25th - Nene and Welland Oddfellows Indoor Games at The Hub, 48 Knight Street. Pinchbeck. PE11 3RU. 2pm. Cost £2 including refreshments. Contact Christine on 07714 096801. Open to all.
26th - The Barn (Baston Village Hall), Main Street, Baston, The Rosie Hood Band, 8pm admission £15. Booking advisable, phone Alan or Maggie on 01778 560497.
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26th - DSJ WI meeting at the Priory Church Hall, Deeping St James when Nicholas Watts will give a talk on Farming and Wildlife. Doors open at 7pm and visitors are always welcome. Please call Sue on 01778 344195 for more information.
26th - Lawrence’s singaround/playaround/sayaround at the Blue Bell, Helpston. Participators and spectators all welcome, all styles accepted - acoustic only 7.30pmLawrence Haydock 01733 253347.
28th - Craft Fair at the Old Town Hall, North St. Bourne, 10am-3pm. Support artisans in the local community. Unique hand-made crafts, gifts, and artwork – plenty of ideas for Christmas, or just a little treat for yourself! Café open, free entry. All proceeds to the Bourne Town Hall regeneration project.
31st - Degree Workshop. Oddfellows Hall. Time: 10:30pm. Contact Barry to confirm attendance on 01778 560059. Members only.
November 3rd - Tallington Lakes will be hosting another firework display this year. Besides the display there will be a fun fair and food by the Cheesy Pig. Tickets will be available online mid-October. Book online by visiting our website www.tallingtonlakes.com.
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The Hypno-Slimming Programme including the Hypnotic Gastric Band, if required, is a course of four sessions, that can help you regain control over your eating habits. This is not a diet; it is a whole new way of thinking about food.
How can the Hypno-Slimming Programme help you?
● It can help you to reduce your portion size.
● It can help you to leave food on your plate.
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