discovering bourne issue 017, january 2013

Inside this issue◗ MEET - Keeley Walters, winner of our ‘New Year New You’ makeover competition◗ DiscovEr - the history behind Bourne’s cattle market

◗ PLUs - health tips to keep fit and well this winter.

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can’t believe that it is already January, and a brand new year! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a great start to 2013. Here at Discovering Bourne, we have had a few changes of our own. Firstly we would like to wish Sian Rogers all the best, our previous Editor has worked really hard on the magazine, but has decided to move on to ventures new. Don’t worry though, that is where the changes end. We will still continue to bring you the latest news in your area, plus our monthly features such as gardening, computing, and our popular history page. So what is your news years resolution? Ours will be to grow the magazine but we can’t do that without you - yes that’s right, we want to hear from YOU! Write in and tell me what you like, or what you would like to see more from your local magazine. Got a news story of your own? We want to hear from you. This is a local publication, to bring a voice to our community and inform you of what’s happening in your area. Contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to include your stories in the magazine. This month we have your New Year New You Makeover results, plus local news and helpful advice to stay safe this year.

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ello everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful time at Christmas and managed to get to midnight mass at the Abbey, what an atmosphere.

It was a real pleasure for me to meet as many people as possible at all the Christmas activities, fayres and tree festivals, on Saturday 1st of December. Bourne was full of people, especially at 4pm when the Westfield school choir sang so beautifully for us. Didn’t the children do well. They sang their hearts out into that microphone. Pure magic. The little three year old chappie really went for it, singing at the top of his voice, he’s obviously going to hit the Big time. Amazing.

Finally I would like to express a special thank you to Mr Eddie Lunn stepping into the breach to help me out.

Our thoughts and sympathy is with the Abbey school that could not make it due to the loss of someone very dear to the school that day.

We had a marvellous treat with Mr Marco Cheng playing piano for us all and a tea party at Thurlby Methodist Chapel, the week after their 100th year anniversary. What an amazing afternoon, it was spell binding. Seventeen years old, all classical pieces and not a sheet of music in sight. He’s a genius. Hopefully he will be returning in February. Marco also very kindly offered to help raise some funding for the Mayor’s charities by doing a recital at the chapel, and together we raised £237. Thank you very much Marco. You are very special.

Friday 15th of February will be the date for the Mayors Civic Dinner, to be held in the Wishing Well at Dyke. Tickets are £22 and there will be live music, singing and a Disco. Tickets are available from BTC on 426123 or myself on 421042.

Please remember to put out food and water for the birds.

My neighbours past and present always get together at my house for a roast dinner and a laugh in the New Year, I so look forward to that.Wishing you all a very exciting New Year….. Mom used to say,,,,,get your stock cupboard filled up, it’s going to be a hard winter, check if your neighbours need any shopping and put extra in the cooking pot and take a plate full round for them too.

Well it’s a new year again almost, and I would very much like to wish you all a very happy New Year and hope you make some new year resolutions. Its always a good intention, but maybe this year I’ll try harder. Tomorrow is the start of the rest of your life. Wow! Assume a virtue and it’s yours. Act as if. Be the dream. Just Believe. Say yes to your potential. Excuse me, your life is waiting.

Please let me know what yours are, it may help me decide mine too. We can even print them next month to help others too. Who can come up with the most interesting?

Enjoy the season, keep warm and I’ll see you in the wood sledging in the snow.

Kindest regards

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A word from your MayorHelen Powell

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LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREASouth Kesteven to host School Games Winter

FestivalGrantham Meres Leisure Centre will host the Lincolnshire School Games Winter Festival on Wednesday March 6 that will see teams compete in nine sports on a bumper day of action, health and wellbeing.

Following on from the fantastic Olympic Torch Relay through the district this year, crowds are expected again to embrace a celebration of competitive sport that involves young people of all abilities from schools across the county.

Teams ranging from ages 7 to 18 from will battle it out in 13 separate competitions taking place on the day in badminton, basketball, futsal, goalball, hockey, netball, new age kurling, rugby union and table tennis.The news arrives as Sport England released figures on Thursday (December 6) that showed record numbers of women and men in the district are playing sport, with 1.3 million in the East Midlands taking part every week - an increase of 70,000 on last year.

SKDC’s portfolio holder for green, healthy and arts, Cllr John Smith said: “This will be another great opportunity for South Kesteven to embrace sport and wellbeing following on from the wonderful crowds that welcomed the Olympic Torch Relay in the summer.

“Following on from the launch of its legacy with Inspire+ at our meeting

with Lord Coe in Stamford last week, the festival is a fitting addition to the calendar of sport in our district in 2013.

“Events like this support our priority to promote leisure, art and cultural opportunities and it’s great that we can host an event like this.

“I would encourage as many people as possible to attend on the day to cheer the youngsters to sporting success.”

Kevin Grant, Contract Manager at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre, which is operated by Leisure Connection, said he was delighted to see the venue hold the event.

He said: “We are so pleased that we have been selected to host the Lincolnshire School Games Winter Festival.

“It is always a fantastic event and it is a great opportunity for children of the local community to come together and enjoy sport.”

Sporting fever will arrive in South Kesteven again next year when it hosts a youth sports event for thousands of youngsters from across the district and Lincolnshire.


LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREAFree opportunities

for New YearOpportunities are everywhere to be given or received and enjoyed by all of us in some form or another, opportunities are the choices we give or take in our daily lives. However some of these opportunities are given away without realising, causing those affected, fear, heartbreak, financial lose, etc. etc., affecting individuals and whole communities who end up paying for these opportunities that are freely given away.So what is this opportunity some of us so freely give away?The opportunity of CRIMEStatistics show that nearly all domestic crime is committed by a small minority of opportunist thieves who enjoy the proceeds of the opportunities given to them of open doors and windows, unlocked cars, garages, sheds, valuables left unattended or on display, poor dwelling security and lighting, poor community communication, etc. etc., the list goes on.Most crime that is committed within our community does not have to happen, take away the opportunity of crime and the thief will pass by. “OK but if he wants to get in he will” I hear you say. True, if the villain is determined, but criminals are lazy, looking for opportunities that are easy targets. They need two simple principles to carry out their crimes, Opportunity and Ability. Good security identifies and removes opportunity where possible and restricts the criminal’s ability to take any advantage.Put yourself in the criminal’s shoes1. He doesn’t like to be seen. The front of your property should be visible to others from the highway. Install security lighting, while the nights are dark, always close curtains and if you are going out, use a light timer device to switch on lights at dusk to make it difficult for thieves to see if anyone is at home. Don’t just leave the internal entrance or hall light switched on. You don’t live in the entrance or hall, if going away for a while, ask a friend or relative to take in post, and open and close the curtains at night. 2. He doesn’t like to be heard. Fit good quality British Standard door and window locks.

Consider fitting an audible alarm system3. He doesn’t like to spend a lot of time on the property. A good burglar can be in and out of an unsecured dwelling within minutes.4. He doesn’t like to be caught with identifiable property. Record serial numbers and description; mark your property with your postcode using a UV pen or engraver followed by your house number or house name. Example “PE10 1AB 10” or use one of the commercial marking kits available. Marked property reduces his ability to sell on your items and increases his chances of being caught with your stolen property. Items of value such as jewellery, paintings etc. can be photographed for identification on a plain background against a ruler. We have all enjoyed receiving gifts this Christmas; you can often tell what your neighbours have received by looking at their rubbish, which means it is easy for a potential burglar to do the same. Be vigilant when throwing away packaging from festive gifts such as DVD players, games machines, mp3 players, widescreen TVs and other high value electrical goods. Break down and wrap up or recycle cardboard boxes rather than leaving them on display outside with the household waste. “Look out for people acting suspiciously around your home and help yourself by making it harder for thieves by breaking down boxes and wrapping them up in plastic bags, or take them direct to a recycling centre." Talk to your neighbours and keep abreast of what is happening in your area, find out what crime trends are locally, receive notifications from the Police by signing up to LincsAlert https://www.lincolnshirealert.co.uk Forewarned is forearmed, taking a few preventative security measures and knowing local crime trends from LincsAlert could stop you giving away an opportunity we can all ill afford.


Getting the best Annuity Rate

f you are convinced that an annuity is the best choice – it is probable that you will want to test the Open Market Option. In other words shop across the whole range of annuity providers in search of the best rate.

Use an Independent Adviser and make sure the following points are covered off:

• Is there a guaranteed annuity rate with the original plan, and under what conditions can they be exercised?• Tax Free Cash – some plans can provide a sum greater than 25% of the fund value – does this apply?• Are there any bonuses to be added now or in the future?• What penalties, if any, apply at the current time?• Is there any life cover that is included with the plan?

Sometimes special guaranteed rates are available but the conditions under which they

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operate are contrary to the client’s needs in retirement – for example it may only apply if taken on a single life basis, or providing no tax free cash is taken. Under these circumstances it is important to understand the implications – then make an informed choice.

When dealing with annuity requests, at Beacon Wealth we always write to each provider to establish all the facts before making a recommendation – invariably this takes time – so planning ahead is essential if the best choices are to be made.

If retirement options appeal to you – contact me on any of the following contact details as soon as possible – Delivering Simple Financial Advice – that really works!

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Technology

What is Windows 8 & Do I Need It? By Taff Lovesey of LitesPC

Most of us will not have been able to escape the advertising and hype around the launch of Windows 8, but what is this new beast and do I need to rush out and buy a copy?SO WHAT EXACTLY IS WINDOWS 8?All computers run on an operating system, the core software that is the heart of the machine, the coding that makes it work. The vast majority of systems run Microsoft Windows, either as Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Throughout the life of Windows and its various guises the basic format has stayed fairly consistent and changing to the next version has been relatively easy. Windows 8 however is a little different and takes a new approach reminiscent of the use of applications on modern smartphones.WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

When logging in to a Windows 8 PC the old familiar desktop is missing. Instead a new methodology for accessing software and services is used. If you have a smartphone, iPhone or tablet device you will immediately recognise the ‘app’ style approach, with large icons representing the programs and services that you want to use. This ‘front end’ of Windows 8 is the Metro interface. Using this interface will be completely new to PC users. Even though Metro is intuitive and well written it does offer a sharp learning curve to those new to Windows 8, particularly if they haven’t used a smartphone. Don’t panic though, one of the large buttons on the Start screen is labelled Desktop and this takes you to a more familiar Windows style desktop. Those with Windows 7 will be very

familiar with this desktop screen. In fact at the heart of Windows 8 is actually a modified version of Windows 7. So in reality it is almost like having two different styles of operating system. The front end Metro with its app approach combined with the more familiar Desktop approach at the ‘back end’.DO I NEED TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 8?The short answer to this is No. If you have a system that is working for you, whether XP or Windows 7, there is no need to rush out and buy an upgrade. That said, if you are attracted to the prospect of using an app system for your PC then I’d suggest taking a look at Windows 8. Check your PC specifications before buying though as there are minimum hardware requirements. If however you are purchasing a new system I would recommend that you purchase a Windows 8 machine, especially for home users.DO I NEED A TOUCH SCREEN TO USE WINDOWS 8?No. Windows 8 is designed to be used with a touchscreen or mouse and keyboard. Similarly Windows 8 does not turn your current screen into a touchscreen, you require specialised hardware for this.WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON WINDOWS 8?As you’d expect there is lots at Microsoft on http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/home but there is also a good step by step guide that I can highly recommend which at the time of writing is on offer at Amazon from £10.35 – go to http://bit.ly/UHI0pL for more information on paper copy and eBook.


By Taff Lovesey of LitesPC


Ready For 2013

Makeover Winner!Thrilled reader Keeley Walters was another lucky reader to receive a New Year New You makeover, courtesy of Bojangles, as featured in our November issue of Discovering Bourne.

The makeover:Make upCut & Blow dryGELeration nailsSienna X Spray tan

Keeley Walters received the following treatments at Bojangles:Sienna-x spay tan - shade used was 8.1 | Nails - Jessica GELeration ( the colour was ‘black ice’| Hair was cut and then blow dried by Tyler using ‘TIGI’s Bedhead, ‘Small talk styling cream’ and ‘TIGI’s catwalk your highness rootboost spray’ | The finishing products used on the hair was ‘TIGI’s Sleek mystique blow out balm’ and then TIGI’s masterpiece hairspray.


HeAlTH TIps FoR THe WInTeR

t is not the time though to spring clean our bodies with diets or fasting. We need to wait a few weeks for that. Now is the time to hibernate! If you feel that your energy levels are not the same as they were in the summer, then you are just feeling how your body changes with the seasons. Do not try to fight it – it is a battle that you cannot win!A few simple health tips might help you to get through to the next season:-• Tai Chi lessons are an enjoyable way to help you to strengthen your body, relax, and improve your general health.• If things just do not feel good for you a Shiatsu treatment is a blissful way of getting yourself back on track• Meditation can help banish the winter blues• Keep your feet warm! Your vital force is depleted when your feet get cold.• Eat miso soup. It has a naturally warming quality and is very good for you. Just make

up a vegetable broth and add miso at the end. Miso is an amazing product from Japan that is a health gift to the world.• Use a ginger compress on aches and pains. Grate some root ginger into a muslin bag. Squeeze the juice out of the grated pulp into some hot – but not scalding water. Soak a towel in the ginger solution, wring it out and place it on to the aching area. Put another towel on top to keep it warm for longer. This helps your body to break down areas of stiffness and pain – do not use if you are fighting with cancer.• Keep an eye on your neighbours. Helping others will always make you feel better and could help somebody else to have a better day as well.• Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. Most people have central heating nowadays which can be dehydrating. An early glass of water helps to keep your organs working better.

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Winter is a challenging season on many levels. A mixture of cold weather, dark nights, rich food, ice,

damp and other factors can make this season difficult.

Ray Pawlett looks at maintaining energy levels during winter



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What is max interval training?Firstly Max intervals are fun and engaging but extremely hard work primarily something for an already experienced exerciser. Max interval training can be applied to a variety of different activities, you will be working at 90 - 95% of your max HR*, I have been experimenting with it now for the past three weeks. What we do is take traditional interval training and flip it on the head so we could take a 30 second work interval and a 1 min rest and simply flip it to work at a max output for a longer period of time say three minutes and then rest for only 30 seconds. This type of exercise is very demanding but enables you to fit in a highly effective workout into a relatively short period of time. The interval period may change according to your particular goal on a given day. For example if I take a 45min Turbo session on my bike this is primarily cardiovascular activity I have selected a warm up of 8 mins prior to the first interval of 10 mins of maximal output I then rest for 9 mins the rest however is at normal output my cadence is high but the resistance is low so I am still working hard just not at a maximal output. I then hit another 10 min interval the intervals involve an increase in resistance, working maximally I then have a final rest followed by a 5 min cool down period

MAX INTERVALTRAINING

This is a mix of Cardiovascular work, resistance and power

Ray Pawlett looks at maintaining energy levels during winter

What will it do for you:Increase stamina (VO2 Max)Increased lactic toleranceIncrease muscle massGreater flexibilityIncreased core strengthMore powerYou will adapt to a better physique within the parameters of your natural shapeImprovements in leg and upper bodyProvides great stimulation for the mind

and stretch. This is an example of a longer cardiovascular max interval. For power things change slightly I will want to choose say 3 very basic exercises but make them powerful for example squats, press ups, globe jumps. Prior to this my warm up will need to be thorough around 9 mins in length I want to be hot and sweaty and ready to go. I am then going to go for it for 3 mins then have a 30 second rest to allow the heart to recover then repeat the set a further 2 times this notion can be applied to many combinations of different body weight exercises. Max interval training is a fantastic way to work during the winter months when it can be slightly more difficult to exercise. I have really just scratched the surface and there are many different types of interval training sessions that we can incorporate into our daily routines to maximise benefits. I would not suggest max interval training if you have any injuries, niggles, illnesses or heart problems. If you would like any further advice or to book in for a consultation at The Grange Spa, email me on [email protected].


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Mr J. Sunner. DO.BSc(ost). Registered Osteopath


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Difference betweenTendons and Ligaments

People often talk about tendons and ligaments as if they are the same thing,but these two types of soft tissue actually perform different functions for the body

tendon connects muscle to bone. These tough, yet flexible, bands of fibrous tissue attach to the skeletal muscles that move your bones.Tendons essentially enable one to move since theyact as between the muscles creating the motion ofthe bones. I’d say the most famous tendon is theAchilles tendon (named after the character Brad Pittplayed in the movie Troy) which connects the musclesof your calf to your heel. Also, if you watch the topsof your hands while you type, you can see yourtendons at work.

So what’s a ligament? Ligaments are similar to tendons, but they connectbone to bone and help to stabilize joints. They arecomposed mostly of long, stringy collagen fibrescreating short bands of tough fibrous connectivetissue.

Ligaments are slightly elastic, so they can be stretchedto gradually lengthen increasing flexibility. Athletes anddancers stretch their ligaments to make their jointsmore supple and to prevent injury.

Here’s a fact: The term double-jointed refers to peoplewho have more elastic ligaments. You might have heardof some of the ligaments found in the knee since theyoften tear, especially the ACL (Anterior CruciateLigament) when playing a strenuous sport. In fact fourligaments connect the tibia (shin bone) to the femur(thigh bone) to provide structure for the knee.

Ligaments attach bone to bone. Tendons attach muscleto bone.

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Pet Page

The Poo

Humans find the faeces of carnivores unpleasant because of the sulphur compounds produced from their diet. Dogs on the other hand are not offended

and often indulge in coprophagia, the eating of faeces. This is a normal behaviour for dogs; useful in puppies in establishing a gut flora and for essential nutrients.

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part from the nastiness of a non herbivorous poo, it can also be the source of zoonotic bacteria and parasites; those that can cause ill health in people. The round worm Toxocara canis lives in the intestine of the dog and passes eggs in the dog’s faeces. After a period of development these eggs will become infectious and can cause a disease called Visceral larva migrans. The symptoms may be mild but can cause fever, abdominal pain and laboured breathing. There are 50-100 cases per year in the UK, mainly in children of 1- 4 yrs of age. So dog poo is nasty stuff, yet some people neglect to clear up after their canine buddies. Many people do pick up when walking around the streets and I say “Well done you!”, but when it comes to a walk in the woods or on a country path those same people forget. Apart from the pure unpleasantness of treading in it, what if that person is a child who some time later picks his shoes up and gets infected by Toxocara? It really is no more acceptable to leave it on a rural track than on the pavement. We don’t like it but dogs do, so we may need to train them not to…….

It is possible to train your dog to do his toilet at home and then there is no nasty mess to clear up on the walk. This is easiest to achieve when you first get your puppy and are concentrating on its house training. The best way to deal with it if your dog is eating its own faeces in the garden is to clean up immediately afterwards. Never shout at your dog or punish it, all you will do is make your dog nervous and it will either try to go elsewhere (like behind the sofa) or eat the evidence as fast as it can. If your dog eats poo out on walks, teach it to ‘leave’ or ‘off’ and call it back to you for a lovely tasty reward. Then you can walk your dog past the offending pile safely. In extreme cases it may be necessary to muzzle your dog out on walks until it stops showing interest in other dog’s faeces. Make sure the muzzle is the kind that allows your dog to pant and is well fitted and comfortable. If your dog does mess somewhere, just bag it up and take it home. Have you ever seen little plastic bags left hanging in trees? Well there is no poo fairy to come and get them.

by Roland Stevens MRCVS

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1) BirdcareThe birds in your garden will need feeding this month to help them build up energy levels for winter warmth and spring breeding. Our Wild Bird Care range has everything they need: fat balls, suet treats, nuts and many different types of seeds.

2) Seed PotatoesOur seed potatoes are now in stock. How about trying a variety you’ve never grown before, and it doesn’t matter whether you have an allotment or container on the patio or balcony.

3) SeedsIf you want a bountiful display of flowers or loads of fresh veg, now is the time to browse our seed displays to ensure you get your favourite varieties.

4) PropagatorsYou don’t have to wait until the warmer months to get your growing going. Whether you’re looking for an electric thermostatically-controlled propagator or a basic windowsill growing kit, we’ve got a wide range to choose from that will get your seeds started in style!

5) Summer BulbsLillies, Gladioli, Begonias and Dahlias give a super splash of colour in the summer so now’s the time to buy your summer bulbs ready for planting in the spring.

6) HedgingHedges make the best barriers and windbreaks in the garden. With many different types of hedging plants available you can have evergreen or deciduous hedging and all hedging is great for attracting and keeping wildlife in your garden.

7) Chicken manure pelletsDid you know that Chicken Manure Pellets have become the bestselling garden fertiliser for use at this time of year? Add some when you’re preparing beds, borders and veg plots and also use when you’re planting hardy plants and trees.

8) BeetrootBeetroot is a fantastic super food that is really easy to grow in any garden, even in a container on your patio. Seeds of Beetroot Bolt-hardy are the UK’s bestselling veg seed and they are on sale here. Grow your own super food - you know it’s good for you!

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Making a Will


aking a Will is the only way you can decide what happens to your property and possessions after your death.

If you do have a Will make sure you review it from time to time as your personal circumstances may have changed significantly since you made it.

If you die without a Will, your estate will be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes. Making a Will is not as difficult as people sometimes think - in most instances it is a fairly straightforward and inexpensive procedure. Here are a few commonly asked questions where the answers may not be as you expect:

I have lived with my partner for five years, will they inherit on my death?

Not unless you have made a Will naming them as a beneficiary.

If you die without making a Will then the rules of Intestacy apply, unfortunately they do not provide for co-habitees only to those who are married or who have entered into a Civil Partnership. Your Partner may be able to make a claim against your Estate in certain circumstances.

I have step children and I have raised them as my own children since they

were young, will they inherit when I die?

They will not benefit unless you provide for them in your Will. If you die without making a Will then the rules of Intestacy apply, unfortunately they make no provision for step-children. I have young children, if me and my husband die, will my parents be able to bring them up?

Not necessarily, unless you have appointed a guardian in your Will, whether it be a relative or a friend, no-one will be legally entitled to take care of the children and an application would have to be made to Court.

If I do not make a Will, does that mean that my spouse or Civil partner will get every thing?

No, this will not necessarily happen. If you die without making a Will then the rules of Intestacy have to be followed and this could mean that your spouse or civil partner does not inherit everything.

Dealing with an Estate during bereavement is always a difficult task, so having a Will in place outlining your wishes can greatly assist your loved ones.

Legal CornerYour questions answered!

Making a WillThe New Year is a traditional time for making changes in your life, but it doesn’t always have to involve giving up something fun or

tasty in the quest for self-improvement.So what about a New Years resolution to make a Will or revise your

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he sale and purchase of livestock was a feature of commercial life in Bourne for centuries, first in the town centre where sheep and pig pens and cattle stalls frequently lined the pavements and then in a purpose built cattle market behind the Town Hall.

From 1824, these sales were held three times a year but business was given an added impetus with the building of the Bourne and Essendine railway in 1860 which provided a facility for dealing with livestock from a much wider area, and so a newly established stock market opened and was soon trading weekly. The large number of animals brought in for sale soon made the town centre unsuitable and a permanent site off Hereward Street was developed as a new cattle market for regular Thursday sales of livestock and there were often as many as 3,000 animals brought in for sale.

By the mid-20th century, trade had begun to decline and it became evident that the location was not ideal for an expanding town. A report from Bourne Urban District Council in 1962 suggested that the site had become totally inappropriate because animals were being left in their pens overnight, much to the annoyance of people living in nearby houses, and was

served only by narrow and congested streets.The cattle market closed in 1981, a victim of the changing times and government regulations concerning the transport, sale and disposal of livestock. The site stood empty and forlorn for several years until builders moved in and turned it into Bourne’s new market square and car park as part of the Burghley Centre development which opened in 1989.

This included a new off-street site for the weekly market which had until then been held along the kerbside in the town centre and in 1998, the part that the cattle market had played in the history of Bourne was remembered when a commemorative plaque was placed on a side wall saying: “On this site for some 120 years stood Bourne cattle market until its closure in 1981. Removed from the market place where it had operated under charter from mediaeval days, it remained the hub of local business on market days and where on four annual fair days it served as a centre for a wide flung agricultural community, bringing to this town and to those trading therein much in the way of commerce, social and professional benefit.”

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© REX NEEDLE 2013Archive photograph shows a sheep sale in 1970.

Discovering...

..Bourne’s cattle marketby Rex Needle



I reckon this’ll serve 4 really greedy people (like me) but probably 6, to be honest

Ingredients• A couple of carrots - cut into smallish cubes. • A couple of massive potatoes (4 if they’re smaller) - cut into small cubes. • A couple of sticks of celery - cut into chunks. • Half a head of Savoy cabbage - sliced. • Cannellini beans - soaked and washed (or baked beans drained and washed) - a whole tin, or about 415g.• One and a quarter litres of chicken stock (use cubes if you like, but if you do be careful not to add too much seasoning). • A few big squirts of tomato purée, about a whole tube, just under.• Handful of flat leaf parsley - chopped. • Couple of MASSIVE glugs of olive oil. • Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp. • Salt and pepper.• Long grain rice and lots of parmesan cheese to serve.

don’t like January. It’s cold, dull and miserable.

However, there is ONE good thing about deepest darkest winter: hearty, warming and filling food!

The sort of food that makes you feel like you’re having a massive hug and, this dish is like a bear hug in a bowl!

It’s nothing like the ‘Minestrone Soup’ you buy in a can which, to be honest, is often really disappointing. Get the image of that out of your mind, because this proper minestrone is simply out of this world!

I know it looks like a lot of ingredients, but it couldn’t be easier. It’s pretty much a one pot dish and it’s a gorgeous firm favourite in our family.

Proper ITALIAN MINESTRONE

by Joe Pignatiello

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1. Put everything in a massive pot, all together, all at once (told you it was easy!).2. Bring it to the boil and hold the boil for about 5 minutes. Turn the heat down a bit and let it bubble away for about an hour, maybe longer, until everything is soft and tender and the sauce is velvety, orange and thickish. 3. Meanwhile, boil and drain the rice but, make sure there’s still a bite to it.4. Mix the rice with the lovely saucy veggie mix. 5. Ladle into massive bowls and cover in Parmesan.

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Bourne Abbey Church Church Lane, PE10 9UQ.01778 424584. [email protected] Baptist ChurchWest Street, PE10 9NE. 01778 424206.Bourne & Deeping RC Church 3 St Gilberts Road, PE10 9XB. 07988 682925.Bourne Methodist ChurchAbbey Road, PE10 9EF01778 394380.St John the Baptist Church High Street, Morton PE10 0AP.Bourne United Reformed ChurchEastgate, PE10 9JY.01775 722311.The Salvation ArmyManning Rd, PE10 9ET.01778 393459 / [email protected] Day Baptist ChurchHigh Street Morton01778570656www.morton-hanthorpe.org.uk/organisations_baptists.htmSt Firmin’s Church10 Church Street, Thurlby, PE10 0EH. 01778 422475.

Bourne AcademyEdinburgh Crescent, PE10 9DT. 01778 [email protected]

Willoughby SchoolSouth Rd, PE10 9JD.01778 425203. [email protected]

Morton C of E Primary School Station Road, Morton, PE10 0NN. 01778 570389.

Thurlby Community Primary School Lawrance Park, Crown Lane, Thurlby, PE10 0EZ.01778 423311.

Edenham CofE Primary School School Lane, Edenham, PE10 0LP. 01778 591207.

Churches

Youth

Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary AcademyAbbey Road, PE10 9EP.01778 422163. [email protected]

Bourne Grammar SchoolSouth Road, PE10 9JE. 01778 422288. [email protected]

Bourne Westfield Primary AcademyWestbourne Park, PE10 9QS. 01778 424152. [email protected]

Schools

Toolbar Bourne Snooker Centre,Cherry Holt Rd. 07749689026.Rotary Club of Bourne St Peter Toft House Hotel, Toft, PE10 0JT. Alan Kaye: 01778 560458.Evergreen Care Trust 01780 765900. www.evergreencare.org.ukBourne Arthritis Support Group 01778 426394.Bourne Scrabble ClubMethodist Church, Abbey Rd, PE10 9EF. Betty Benton: 01778 425234.Bourne Bridge ClubMasonic Hall, 1-2 Roman Bank Bourne PE10 9LQ. 01778 423313www.bridgewebs.com/bourne [email protected] Motor Racing ClubThe Coachhouse, Angel Hotel, North Street PE10 9EF. David Dykes: 01733 253867.A Handful of Harmonies www.handfulofharmonies.co.ukBourne BorderersEdenham Village Hall, Church Ln, PE10 0LS. Elly: 01476 550741 orwww.bourneborderers.co.ukBourne Children’s Centre Queens Road, Bourne PE10 9DX. 01778 395895.Bourne Darby & Joan Club Memorial Gardens, South Road. 01778 570571.Rotary Club of Bourne David Staples: 01778 423121.Bourne Business Chamber Kevin Hicks: 01778 394687.Bourne Ladies Dinner Club Conservatives Offices, North Street. Shirley Fairbairn: 01778 424613.New Born Woman’s InstituteCorn Exchange.Mrs Jane Brown: 01778 420418.The Gateway Leisure Club for people with learning disabilitiesBourne Youth Centre, Queens Rd, PE10 9DX, 01778 424235.Parkinson’s Disease Society 01778 440695 / 345395.

Clubs

Bourne Boys BrigadeBourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, PE10 9EF.Roger: 01778 425336Bourne Girls BrigadeBourne Methodist Church, Abbey Road, PE10 9EF. 01778 423729Bourne Army Cadets Cadet Hut, Austerby Road, PE10 9JG. www.armycadets.comBourne Youth CentreQueens Rd, PE10 9DX. 07796 314843. [email protected] Town Girls FC Julie: 01778 424341Salvation Army Youth ClubManning Rd, Bourne, 01778 421916 or 01778 393459Bourne Youth Theatre Judith Fellows: 01778 [email protected] and Bourne District Scouts Margaret Scott: 01780 762405Bourne Town HarriersJunior Athletics Lisa Richardson: 01778 424529www.bournetownharriers.orgJeans Youth Cafe2 North Road BourneFri/Sat 7-10pm

For Police ring 101 (the non-emergency number).


Bourne Preservation TrustWake House, North Street. 07825 515394. [email protected] Probus ClubWishing Well, Dyke, PE10 0AF. 01778 393031.Dementia Support GroupCorn Exchange, PE10 9AF. Kate Marshall: 01778 440153.Friends of Bourne WoodsSarah: 07760 468052.Bourne U3AVal Palmer: 01778 [email protected] and South Lincs ME Support Group Wake House, North Street, PE10 9AE. Jan Limback: 01778 [email protected] Group of the Salvation Army Manning Road, PE10 9ET.Bourne Civic SocietyHeritage Centre/Baldocks Mill, 21 South Street, PE10 9LY. 01778 422775.Bourne Arthritis Support Group1st Thursday of every month, Community Room, Meadow Court, Meadow Close, PE10 9EL.Bourne Round Table PO Box 95 PE10 1AF. 07970 083134. [email protected] ClubJohn Wass: 01733 424 947.Musical Minis Pre-school music group for babies and toddlers. Janie: 01778 570340. [email protected]’s Baby CentreExeter Street, PE10 9NS01778 422669Bourne FootlightsKaren MacQuarrie. 01778 [email protected] Kart ClubPlease visit our website for details.

Bourne and Thurlby First Responders01778 420357 or 07875 308837.Bourne United Charities01778 422387.The Salvation Army Manning Road, PE10 9ET.01778 421916/ 393459. [email protected] Forces HelpNev Johnson: 01778 394483.Biritish Red Cross01778 426452.Mencap Housing and Support01778 423726.Bourne & District Lions Club PO Box 57, Bourne PE10 [email protected] 833 2810.Len Pick TrustPO BOX 92, Bourne, LincsPE10 1AD. 01778 424159.Fax: 01778 [email protected] Butterfield Centre2 North Road, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9AP. 01778 [email protected] Barnabas Lincs HospiceHannah Thompson: 01476 591010.Bourne Arts and Community TrustWake House, PE10 9AE. 01778 [email protected]

Market Cross SurgeryMarket Place, Corby Glen, Grantham NG33 4NH. 01476 550056.www.marketcrosssurgery.co.ukGlenside Country Practice12b High Street, Castle Bytham, Grantham, NG33 4RZ. 01780 410205. www.thebythams.org.ukSt John’s Drive, Corby Glen, Grantham NG33 4LY. 01476 550251 www.thebythams.org.ukGalletly Medical Practice40 North Road, PE10 9BT.01778 562200.Hereward Group PracticeExeter St, PE10 9XR. 01778 391700.

Doctors

Bourne Abbots Petanque ClubAbbey Lawns, PE10 9EP. 01778 [email protected] Town Harriers Senior Athletes Rich Lomas-Brown: 01778 420394.www.bournetownharriers.orgBourne Rugby Union Football ClubClubhouse, Milking Nook Drove, PE10 0AX. 01778 393420.Bourne & District Lawn Tennis ClubAbbey Lawns, Abbey Road, PE10 9EP.Helen Whitfield: 01775 670252.Bourne Town FC Abbey Lawns, PE10 9EP. 01778 420456.Brotherhood Kickboxing Academy, Bourne Martial Arts Centre, 3 Victor Way, PE10 9PT. 07944 281892. www.brotherhoodkickboxing.co.ukBourne Town Bowls Club Abbey Lawns, Abbey Road PE10 9EP. 01778 423338.Bourne Deeping Hockey Club [email protected] Outdoor Pool Abbey Lawns, Abbey Rd, Bourne, PE10 9ET. 01778 422063.Tracy Hankin Bourne 4 [email protected] Leisure Centre Queens Road, Bourne, PE10 9DX 01778 421 435.Bourne Ladies FC07971 [email protected]

Sports

Handy Numbers

CharitiesRoyal British Legion Burghley Street, PE10 9NS.01778 421110.

New Springwells Practice The Surgery, Station Rd, Rippingale, PE10 0TA. 01778 440200. [email protected] Pregnancy Advice Centre01778 394935

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