discovering bourne issue 018, february 2013

Inside this bumper issue!◗ MEET - YOUR Mayor Helen Powell.◗ HEalTH - What is your ideal weight?

◗ GaRDENING - check those TO DO’s for February on page 23.

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This month we welcome a brand new feature - Your Health. We’re very excited to be teaming up with The Wellhead Practice, and we hope you will find these articles informative and interesting. This month we explore hypnotherapy - perfect for those of you who are struggling to keep those new year resolutions. Turn to page 14 to read more.As always we are looking for your input! Discovering Bourne is your local magazine, giving you a voice. If you would like to get in touch, suggest a story, or would like to publicise your events, please contact us on [email protected] and we will do our best to include your stories in the magazine.

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ello everyone. We are now well into the New Year now and have we had any snow yet? How are your New Year resolutions going? Burghley Park in December at the Santa’s Fun Run was a mass of 800 Red Santa’s and not a herd of deer in sight. I had been sponsored to the tune of £415 for the Mayors Charities so a big THANKYOU to all of you who so generously gave to this event. 5K and I was over the line in 44 minutes, but had to sit down for a longtime afterwards. I’ll just have to do it again next year. A large group from the South Lincs Dementia group joined me. There will be a Classical Music Concert in our beautiful Bourne Abbey Church at 7.30pm on February 14th in aid of the Mayors Charities, (S.S.A. F.A., The Butterfield Centre and the South Lincs Dementia Support Group.)Tickets will be on sale for the concert from various places in town. Please see press for details, or you can contact the Council clerk on 426123 or myself on 421042. Our young star Mr Marco Cheng will be playing piano, an excellent soloist Leigh Evans with a voice of velvet will also be performing, and we hope to have the amazing Orchestra from Bourne Grammar School and a student soloist from The Bourne Academy with an excellent voice. It will be a really special evening, so do please come along and support these young stars for a night of magic. Friday 15th of February will see The Mayors Civic Dinner at the Wishing Well Restaurant, Dyke, Bourne Lincs. Contact the clerk on 426123 if you’d like tickets for this great night which will host live music and a disco with Mr Eddy Lunn, excellent student soloist from The Bourne Academy and two marvellous comedians. Tickets are £22. If you would like to donate to the raffle and Tombola, any prizes would be very gratefully received on the night. Enjoy a marvellous romantic meal, music, dancing and fun at this delightful Olde Worlde Venue, ample parking at rear. Have you been round all the shops yet? There are bargains galore. I have found some great purchases and just about every shop has

a sale rail or a special offer on. It’s great value for money and comes from Bourne.Calling all ages, styles and abilities of singers! Another excellent event is happening on the 7th April 2013, organised by the Salvation Army. One whole day of rehearsing together and then a one off concert in the evening for funding for the many special projects the Salvation Army are always facing with a smile. Come and join us and show off your tonsils. We’ll have a great day. More details in the press.Volunteers…. Could you spare a little time to help out? Santa in the Wood was a roaring success and superb fun, but Santa needs a few more helping hands. Please contact Sarah Roberts or any of the Friends of Bourne Wood for details. British Red Cross - A brisk trade, so helpers are needed to sort and display the many articles donated at this time of from the ‘clear out your cupboards’ brigade. Please contact Amanda on 01778 426452 I am pleased to report that the Bourne Round Table have had more volunteers come forward to join in the fun and great work that they all do. Chantal Armstrong and Terri Westwoods appeal for their great work for the children in Nyansakia, Kenya is going well and forms can be picked up from the Salvation Army shop’ Sally Ann’s in West street. Please collect two forms and give one to a friend. The development in Wherrys Lane is looking good, and Bourne is beginning to bustle but we need more parking. We’ll have to plan ahead for the future and keep our shops parking needs attended to. We have some excellent countryside on our doorsteps to enjoy. Keep warm and I look forward to seeing you soon.

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Maintaining a property in Bourne Conservation Area

LOCAL NEWS IN YOUR AREA

Residents in Bourne can now easily consult advice when making repairs or maintaining a property in the town’s conservation area.

outh Kesteven District Council has produced an updated Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan that defines its special interest and puts forward proposals for the scheme’s future management. This has been ably assisted by Bourne Preservation Society who have produced a guidance leaflet for those who live and work in the town. Information should have arrived with residents within the conservation area at the end of 2012 and recent public notices have confirmed updates to its boundaries. It has been extended along North Road and West Road, an area that reflects the later development of the town and good quality 19th and early 20th century townscape. To coincide with the appraisal, the society’s leaflet provides businesses and homeowners with advice on appropriate repair and maintenance that fits with the area’s unique character. The council and the society are committed to ensuring Bourne’s rich heritage, dating back to the Roman period, is kept intact. Its attractive town centre that has retained its medieval plan form, its large areas of open space such as Well Head Fields and interesting archaeology is important to conserve for future generations. The guidance leaflet provides helpful tips

for homeowners when undertaking general improvement works to ensure that these are harmonious with the conservation area. Anthony Jennings, committee member of Bourne Preservation Society, said: “The leaflet stresses that conservation area constraints should not be seen as a threat but on the contrary as beneficial both to individual property owners and to the community as a whole.“It will help bring in visitors and help to maintain property values. “Proper conservation is often less costly, being largely a matter of maintenance of original features such as wooden doors, sash windows and leaded lights. “Wholesale renovation often does more harm than good by destroying historic character, particularly when carried out with inappropriate, short-lived and environmentally unfriendly materials such as uPVC. “

If you live or work in Bourne Conservation Area and would like further information about caring for your property please contact the council’s Assistant Conservation Officer Kerry Walmsley on 01476 406472/6389 or email [email protected] Copies of the leaflet and appraisal document are available on the council’s website at www.southkesteven.gov.uk/conservationappraisals

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Most vehicle crime is preventable, but still well over two million car-related thefts are committed each year. It can take a thief as little as 10 seconds to steal your car or the valuable property that you left in it. So by taking a few simple, common-sense and inexpensive measures and being extra vigilant about your vehicle’s security, you can help prevent your car and the property therein being stolen and avoid becoming a victim.KEEPING YOUR CAR SAFEAlways1. When leaving your car unattended, even if for only a few minutes, close the windows and sunroof; lock the doors and activate any security devices,.2. Keep your car keys safe when at home – many cars are stolen following a house break in, so make sure you don’t leave your keys in an obvious place such as the kitchen or hall table and beware that keys can be stolen through the letterbox.3. Park with care. Try to park in a busy, well-lit area, close to CCTV cameras particularly at night or if you are leaving the vehicle for a long time. Find approved secured car parks.4. If possible garage your car at night and ensure your garage is as secure as possible with British Standard 5-level mortice locks and bolts for side

“CAR CRIME is on the Increase in your area, please remember to lock your car each night and remove valuables.”

and rear doors. Metal up and over doors can be secured with purpose made locks fitted to either side, to reduce leverage. Wooden double doors can be secured with heavy hasps and staples and closed shackle padlocks.Never1. Leave valuables such as, mobile phones, cameras, satnav’s, laptops, ipads, cash, credit cards, chequebooks, documents or other valuable items in the car. Even a jacket or a plastic bag can tempt a thief. Hide any valuables in the boot of your car before you start your journey. Never leave them on display where they can be seen.2. Never leave your keys in the car, even for a second. Do not leave material with details of your home address in your vehicle.3. Remember, many thieves aren’t even after your car, they’re looking to steal the valuable possessions you’ve left on display in your vehicle. In fact, every year, more cars are broken into than are stolen.

The above are just some of the basic precautions you can take in order to help you to avoid becoming a victim of car crime. Sign up to LincsAlert to receive notification messages from our Local Community Policing Team https://www.lincolnshirealert.co.uk.

This was just one of the community messages put out by the Police on Lincolnshire Alert during January. Similar alert messages were also circulated just prior to the end of 2012 informing vehicle owners of thefts from unlocked cars parked outside homes.

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Saving for those special occasions

n the last two years – Have you had an unplanned expenditure? Most of us have and that is why I always recommend having a ‘Rainy Day Fund’ to smooth out the demand on your regular income.

Sometimes expenditure is planned – a new car, holiday of a lifetime, University fees, Retirement – you name it! The challenging part is accumulating the right level of funds at the right time. To help I also have 10 top tips that save money – just ask.

The first rule is to put aside from income a

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‘little and often’ starting as soon as possible. There is a myth that persuades people that the main growth will come from tax efficiency and fund growth – this is a dangerous view. It is more important to commit to the correct level of contribution – then ask your Independent Financial Adviser to recommend the most tax efficient method, using the most appropriate host fund.

There is another myth that refers to ‘Timing Market’ that is invest when the markets are low – then sell when the market is high. This is good in theory – but very difficult to do in practice – a better slogan might be ‘Time In The Market’ – which means invest in the markets for as long as possible in the right fund for you.

Sometimes advisers tell you that it is easy to save up for the future – it is seldom easy but it does require commitment to a plan. A good plan that uses tax efficient options such as ISA or Pension legislation can help greatly – a team of great fund managers on your side is also a distinct advantage.

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Technology

What is Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts By Taff Lovesey of LitesPC

You may already be aware that all versions of Windows have keyboard shortcuts for activating common commands. However, like me, in the past you may have largely disregarded these, preferring mouse and menu options. With the launch of Windows 8 and the ‘dual’ interfaces of the front end Metro and the backend traditional Desktop, you will find these keyboard shortcut invaluable for moving around. Try them now, I think you’ll find extremely useful and much quicker than using the mouse.HOW DO I USE THE KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS?The functionality of various shortcuts is discussed below; most require the use of the Windows key and/or the ALT key in combination with another standard key. So for example you can open a view of all Windows Applications by pressing the Windows key and the Q key simultaneously.IS THIS FEATURE LIMITED TO WINDOWS 8?Only partially. Windows 8 has many new shortcuts due to the difference in the way the user interfaces with their system, however, many of these shortcuts have been around since previous versions of Windows.WHAT SHORTCUTS ARE AVAILABLE?There are a great many shortcuts available and a link to a full list is shown at the bottom of this article. However some are particularly useful, especially with Windows 8 in mind:-

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?There is a full list of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts on the Microsoft website at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts

Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts by Taff Lovesey of LITES PC

You may already be aware that all versions of Windows have keyboard shortcuts for activating common commands. However, like me, in the past you may have largely disregarded these, preferring mouse and menu options. With the launch of Windows 8 and the ‘dual’ interfaces of the front end Metro and the backend traditional Desktop, you will find these keyboard shortcut invaluable for moving around. Try them now, I think you’ll find extremely useful and much quicker than using the mouse.

H O W D O I U S E T H E K E Y B O A R D S H O R T C U T S ? The functionality of various shortcuts is discussed below; most require the use of the Windows key and/or the ALT key in combination with another standard key.

So for example you can open a view of all Windows Applications by pressing the Windows key and the Q key simultaneously.

I S T H I S F E A T U R E L I M I T E D T O W I N D O W S 8 ? Only partially. Windows 8 has many new shortcuts due to the difference in the way the user interfaces with their system, however, many of these shortcuts have been around since previous versions of Windows.

W H A T S H O R T C U T S A R E A V A I L A B L E ? There are a great many shortcuts available and a link to a full list is shown at the bottom of this article. However some are particularly useful, especially with Windows 8 in mind:-

Open the Windows 8 Metro START screen

+D Open the Windows 8 desktop Interface

+C Open the Charms menu (this is the new Windows 8 menu system)

+Q Show a List of all Apps

+TAB Switch between open applications (similar to previous windows <Alt>TAB

+L Lock the screen (will require re-entry of password to use the PC)

+I Open Settings

+E Open File Explorer

+F4 Quit Application (useful as in Windows 8 there is no need to close applications so they often sit in the background and can make things a little cluttered)

W H E R E C A N I G E T M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N ? There is a full list of the Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts on the Microsoft website at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/new-keyboard-shortcuts


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Your Health

Practitioner Jacqueline Preston looks at frequently asked questions about HyPnotHeraPy

Dispelling the Myths

Q: What is clinical hypnotherapy?A: Clinical Hypnosis is a therapy used to bring about deep and lasting changes in a person’s wellbeing. Our training allows us to identify and treat many issues using a combination of bespoke psychological and hypnotherapeutic techniques.

Q: How does hypnotherapy work?A: Hypnosis is essentially when your mind is in a focused state of attention and concentration. A similar state can occur when you become absorbed into a good reading book for example. In hypnosis, this is recreated through deep relaxation, allowing your subconscious mind to open up to the positive suggestions that have been created for you to overcome your particular concern.

Q: How does it feel?A: Clients say very relaxing and an enjoyable experience - a sense of profound mental rest in a very contented space. You have full awareness at all times and are conscious of everything going on around you. All in all it’s very rewarding.

Q: Is hypnosis safe? A: Yes, hypnosis is a naturally occurring state, a drug-free method of treatment with no side effects. Because you are fully aware of your surroundings and able to awaken yourself at any time you cannot get ‘left’ of ‘stuck’ in hypnosis!

Q: Will I lose control or say something I don't want you to hear? A: No. being fully aware throughout the session means you will not be 'under the hypnotist's

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power' so to speak - this is not 'stage hypnosis'! Clinical hypnosis simply delivers agreed therapy to you during hypnosis. You are able to move and speak if you wish and are in full control at all times. You can stop the session at any time by simply opening your eyes.

Q: Can anyone be hypnotised? A: Yes, anyone can as long as you are truly committed to achieving the desired result for yourself and nobody else’s benefit. You do not have to be 'weak minded' but simply 'open minded'. Whilst it can be hard for some to 'switch off' we can work together to find a hypnotherapy treatment method that suits you.

Q: How long does it take to get results? Everyone wants a quick fix. Whilst hypnotherapy can be very effective and lasting the psychological aspects of healing can take time and effort to bring about effective long term changes. Hypnosis will only bring about positive change if you are truly committed to making that desired change, or achieving a set goal, within yourself and for yourself.

Q: How many sessions will I need? A: 2 - 3 for most issues, however, depending on the complexity some treatment plans may take up to 6 sessions.

Jacqueline offers everyone a free no obligation initial consultation to discuss any concerns and your suitabilty towards hypnosis as a treatment. Please call the practice for further details.


OuT wiTh The Old well not yet!

he start of the calendar year is a logical landmark to mark the beginning of a new health program or way of working – so why the high failure rate?It is the wrong time of the year! Winter time is a time for hibernation, introspection, resting and spiritual thought. Springtime is more about new beginnings, detoxification, movement and activity.This is not an excuse to do nothing! We all have something that we would like to improve in our lives even if we did not try to have a New Year resolution. Think about what it may be and write it down. Do not over complicate things – write the first thing down that you think of whether it be weight loss, giving up something, a new fitness regime or whatever.If we can engage the whole of our body, minds and spirits with the activity then we become aligned with the activity and success is inevitable!Try this! Underneath where you wrote the goal – for example weight loss, draw three boxes

and label them body, mind and spirit. Fill the boxes in with positive effects that the activity will have on each area. The trick here is to be as highly specific as you can to your own needs. I have done an example below:-Aim – To lose weight

Most people will find the “spirit” box the hardest to fill but it is perhaps the most important. Put a couple of comments in that are real to YOU. Remember – this is the time of the year that is best for introspection.At this stage you will have only really set the goals – you still need to work out how to achieve them! More help to come next time on that one!

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did you have a New Year resolution this year? how did it go? By this stage of the year, most people will have given up on their resolutions if they had them. Many will not bother because they know the high mortality

rate of New Year resolutions.

Ray Pawlett helps you maintain your resolutions this year

Body Mind Spirit

To feel better To look better To feel detoxifiedTo fit into my To be more To reduce addictions old clothes relaxed with to sugar, etcTo feel fitter myself & others To have greater mentalTo be fitter To be happier clarity. To only eat what I need


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ith the New Year upon us weight loss is high on many people’s priorities and a very big thing for many personal trainers and gyms all over the country. There are thousands starting new exercise regimes, trying out the latest extreme diets or just cutting back a little on the un-necessary treats!

There are several options that have come to light from intermittent fasting to more ingrained nutritional plans such as Dukan, Lighter Life or Cambridge. Unlike many trainers I do believe that these things can and do change people’s life’s. These are not options that I would take or advocate but I do think that if people want to give it a go then it is not my business to hold them back.

I do believe however that it is hard to argue with the figures around 66.66% of the nation are likely to adapt a weight loss programme this year with around 29% of this figure being adult male and 44% adult female remarkably it is likely that only 5% of the total amount of people that start the programme this year are likely to keep the weight off.

What is your ideal weight?Ray Pawlett helps you maintain your resolutions this year

This is where the situation becomes complex because as a trainer it is about establishing “norms” that become an integral part of someone’s life these “norms” will allow us to maintain weight loss and build habits that conform to a much more healthy lifestyle. Doing it right is not easy but the fulfilment is fantastic and can last a lifetime!

So what is a healthy weight? The general baseline that many people use to establish a healthy weight is the body mass index (BMI). To work out your BMI we take your Body Weight (kg) / (height in meters)2. So for me (80kg) / (1.79)2 = 25. At this point it appears I might be overweight!

I am now going to establish my ideal weight this is a little more complex:

My lean mass is 72.2kgMy Fat mass is 7.8kgMy body fat % is 9.7%My Target fat % is 7%

Body Mind Spirit

To feel better To look better To feel detoxifiedTo fit into my To be more To reduce addictions old clothes relaxed with to sugar, etcTo feel fitter myself & others To have greater mentalTo be fitter To be happier clarity. To only eat what I need

Ideal weight = lean mass 72.2 / target fat ratio 0.93 = 77.63kg.

Many factors come into play when a personal trainer sets out to achieve your perfect weight. I look at body shape, age and height of the client we then need to establish the type of exercise that will suit the natural shape or somatotype of the client. The crux is that everyone is different and this is a complex science. I generally adapt a sports specific type workout to improve mobility and muscle mass, muscle will help to effectively “burn” body fat, although I am not keen on this terminology! It is worth bearing in mind that muscle weighs substantially more than fat and takes up considerably less space. This equates to some people possibly putting on weight in the early stages but looking good in an old pair of jeans that did not used to fit!

Apps like my fitness pal can help with tracking calories etc. there is much more to cover but should you wish to book in for a lifestyle consultation at The Grange Spa please call us on 01778440511.

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Body & Beauty

Osteopath Jo Sunner looks at Dupuytren’s Contracture

Dupuytren’s Contracture

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

he main symptom of Dupuytren’s Contracture is small hard lumps on the palm of the hand. These may be accompanied by tenderness, a thickening in the skin, dimples or pitted marks, and an inability to straighten your fingers as much as you used to. The ring finger is usually the first to be affected. Dupuytren’s contracture is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time and fingers may end up being permanently bent. This can make activities such as doing up buttons or tying a shoelace tricky.

Dupuytren’s contracture occurs when the connective tissue beneath the skin thickens. When nodules subsequently form, they produce excess collagen (the protein that makes bones, skin and tendons) which is what causes the lumps to appear on the skin. The nodules can form a cord over time, which contracts the connective tissue in the hand, making it more difficult to extend the finger.There is no definite cause of Dupuytren’s contracture, however genetics do seem to play a role, as research shows that 70% of those diagnosed have a family history of the condition.

Dupuytren’s contracture affects some people more severely than others. When diagnosing the condition, the angle of each joint in the affected finger will be measured. Generally, people start having trouble with everyday tasks when there is a bend of more than 30 degrees. If the bend in the joint where the finger joins

the hand (the metacarpophalangeal joint) is more than 40 degrees, minor surgery may be recommended. In mild cases, this will involve the connective tissue being cut to relieve tension,

Physical therapy will be helpful after any surgical procedure to improve the function of the hand, however, unfortunately there is a strong possibility that Dupuytren’s contracture may recurr at a later date.

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Dupuytren’s Contracture is a condition affecting the hands and fingers, in which the finger bends in towards the palm. More than

one finger can be affected and it is not always limited to one hand.

Abnormal nodules in the connective tissue

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Finding the right pet for you


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Finding the right pet for youChoosing the right Pet for you and your family is the most

important question a new owner can make. Making the right choices now will mean you live a wonderful happy and healthy

life with your pet.

There are key factors to consider:• Place - do you have a garden? How big is it?• Exercise - how active are you? All weather or fair weather walker?• Time – how much time can you spend with your pet? At home all day? Wouldn’t leave your pet for longer than 4 hours?• Spend – how much money do you have spare to look after your pet each month? Can you afford trips to the vets, insurance and a pet carer

If you’ve gone through the checklist and you choose a dog as your new pet then you need to consider what type of dog you’d like by asking yourself some questions about what type of dog would suit you and your family• Pure breed or Hybrid or Rescue• Size – how much space have you got and what can you comfortably control?• Age – Puppy or an older dog?• Activity level – how much exercise does

the dog need?• Coat – shedding, malting• Grooming needs – simple washing or more complicated clipping and brushing• Drooling and slobber – some breeds are worse than others and you may not be happy with drool all over your clothes or furnishings• Trainability – some dogs are easier to train than others and some need constant stimulation or will be destructive• Compatibility with other pets and children – all breeds can be socialised from a puppy but older dogs needs to be vetted• Attention needs - for example ‘ lap’ dogs want constant attention

There are many more considerations to look into for each of these points and any Vet and Pet Care professional will give you help and advice so you’re not alone in making your decision and we will always help you wherever we can.


Gardening

FebruaryGarden Jobs for

he winter may have been tough on your garden, so spend some time this month outside seeing what’s salvageable and what’s beyond repair. Have a good clear out of ruined plants, remove broken branches and tie in any climbers that have come loose from their supports. All sorts of rubbish will have blown into your garden over the last month, from leaves to litter, so make sure you remove both from your flowerbeds and lawn.

Winter flowers such as winter pansies will benefit from regular tidying or deadheading. This won’t just keep the garden looking good, it will prolong their flowering season too. Now is also a good time to cut back or thin out climbers such as wisteria and jasmine before they start to take on leaves and you lose sight of their shape. While you’re at it, check the structures the climbers are supported by and repair any damage caused by winter weather.

Any plants left uncut so you could admire their shapes and skeletons over winter should also be cut back now. It might leave the garden looking a little bare, but it won’t last long because spring colour will soon start to emerge.

Snowdrops have already started appearing around the garden (a sure sign that spring is on its way) and they look stunning in carpets around the base of shrubs and in borders. Other flowering bulbs such as crocus won’t be too far behind. These can be divided and replanted to create a better spread around the garden.

Roses, shrubs, trees, hedging plants, camellias, rhododendrons, climbers - it’s a good time for

T all these to go in now, assuming the ground is no longer frozen or completely waterlogged. Rainy days can be spent planning your summer planting scheme.

Finally, if the weather starts to warm up and it’s dry, you could also give the grass a light mowing but be sure to set the mower blades as high as possible.

Camellias are one of the best plants for brightening up the winter garden. The range of flower colours is vast, from dazzling whites and pale pinks to dark reds.

An evergreen with glossy leaves, camellias prefer a sheltered, shady position, ideally in a spot that avoids direct morning sun (if frosted flowers thaw out too quickly they can turn brown).

When planting use ericaceous compost, try to water with rain water and feed with an ericaceous fertiliser.

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Plant of the monthCamellia



Legal CornerYour questions answered!

Love is in the air? You have accepted the proposal, you have started

making plans but have you thought about a prenuptial agreement? Doesn’t seem very romantic does it?

When most people think of prenuptial agreements they think of rock stars, celebrities and the mega rich trying to protect their millions, but this is not always the case nowadays.

I have heard prenuptial agreements described as insurance policies, We all take out home insurance not expecting to be burgled, so just because you enter into a prenuptial agreement doesn’t mean you are going to get divorced, it just means you have the pre nuptial in place just in case.

A prenuptial agreement sets out what you and your future spouse or civil partner agree should happen in relation to your finances if your relationship breaks down and you separate.

With more couples owning property and having savings before entering into their first marriage they naturally want to protect all they have worked hard for should things go wrong.

Couples entering into a second marriage when one or both parties have previously been

widowed or divorced often use prenuptial agreements to safeguard inherited family money or assets for children from the previous relationship.

Prenuptial agreements are not actually enforceable in England and Wales, That said, In recent years, English courts have given prenuptial agreements greater weight and have begun to treat them as a significant consideration. Recent cases have introduced a presumption that courts may enforce prenuptial agreements as long as certain conditions are satisfied.



he traditional place for burials in Bourne was the graveyard adjoining the Abbey Church in South Street but by the mid-19th century it was full and for some years many of the plots had been used several times over with two and three bodies being buried on top of each other. More space was needed and the problem was solved by opening a new town cemetery.

In 1854, the newly-formed Bourne Burial Board purchased four acres of land in South Road for this purpose and built a sturdy red brick wall five feet high around three sides, in accordance with the sale agreement. The cemetery opened the following year together with a stone building housing a chapel of rest and a lodge house for the cemetery keeper. The first person to be interred was Mary Farrow, aged 59, a farmer’s wife, from Eastgate, on 3rd June 1855, and soon burials were being carried out at the rate of seventy a year.

The cemetery was extended up to 5½ acres in 1904 and a further two acres were added beyond the brick wall in 1999, an area known today as the new cemetery, and negotiations are now underway to extend the land by a further 2¼ acres to secure space for future burials.

The remains of 10,000 people are now buried in

the cemetery which is administered by Bourne Town Council and is open every day from sunrise to sunset.

The lodge house was demolished in 1960 and replaced by a modern bungalow and the chapel closed in 2001 when the structure became unsafe although the building was listed Grade II in 2007 to protect it from demolition and Bourne Preservation Trust is now negotiating to carry out a restoration programme and bring it back into use.

There is also a rose garden and a garden of remembrance for those who were cremated together with a large number of memorial seats, rose bushes, trees and shrubs marked with dedication plaques while the paths that crisscross the grounds are lined with well-trimmed holly and yew trees and an occasional conifer with laurels around the boundary.

The cemetery has therefore become a haven of peace and a high standard of maintenance work by the staff has resulted in two awards as the Cemetery of the Year, in 2002 and again in 2006, and the winning plaques are on display at the entrance.

T

© REX NEEDLE 2013Archive photograph of the town cemetery in 1900.

Discovering...

..the town cemeteryby Rex Needle


SKYFALL


February Events2nd Wedding Stationery Workshop - Feeling creative? Save money and learn how to make your own professional looking wedding stationery. Practical demonstrations on how to make invitations and sample card, ribbon and embellishments to practice on and take home. Book now for a fun day out! For 16 years plus. Sat 2 Feb 10am to 3pm. Cost £50 at Burley Room, Stamford Arts Centre, Workshop. Box Office 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

8th Quiz Night - A Village Hall Fundraiser at Morton Village Hall from 7:30pm. Tickets are £2.00 per person, with a maximum team of four and the star prize is £20.00.

17th U3A Meeting - BOURNE U3A FEBRUARY 17th Meeting will be at Elsea Park Centre. Start at 2.15 pm. The Speaker will be Sue Cadman of Roly-Poly fame with ‘My Life in Show Business – further

experiences of being a Roly-Poly’ this should be a lively meeting and we look forward to seeing all our old and any New Members are welcome, for more information pleases contact: - Membership Secretary, Val Palmer, on 01778-394998, [email protected]

20th Clay Day Workshop at Stamford Arts Centre - Wed 20 Feb 10am to 12noon and/or 2pm to 4pmLots of creative fun using air-hardening clay for 6-12 years olds. £7 per session. Box Office 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

27th History Talks with Don Chiswell - Alfred the Great: Warrior, statesman, lawgiver and man of learning did more than burn the cakes. Talk begins at 7.30pm, £4 (£3) BallroomTalk. Box Office 01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

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Staying in? Film Review

SKYFALL

Released

18thFebruary

Last year ended triumphantly with the release of the much-anticipated return of James Bond (Daniel Craig) in Skyfall. When Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong and agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency. These events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows - aided only by field agent, Eve (Naomie Harris) - following a trail to the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem), whose lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves.

Skyfall left very few fans disappointed; it was action-packed and full of the usual moments of

tension and timely witty one-liners from Bond. Again the film mixes impressive scenes of rooftop chasing with emotional turmoil between Bond as the film develops his relationship with his own past, M, and the history of MI6.

If you missed Skyfall at the cinema, make sure you rent this one when it’s released in the middle of the month. It’s a must for any James Bond fan, or for those of us who just enjoy watching a great movie, which is well made with a talented cast.


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. 01778 571184Bourne 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] Grammar SchoolSouth Road, PE10 9JE. 01778 422288. [email protected] Westfield Primary AcademyWestbourne Park, PE10 9QS. 01778 424152. [email protected]

Schools

Toolbar Bourne Snooker Centre,Cherry Holt Rd. 07749689026.Rotary Club of Bourne St PeterToft 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.Hereward Probus ClubWishing Well, Dyke, PE10 0AF. 01778 393031.

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 Bourne - Fri/Sat 7-10pmBourne Town Juniors Football ClubTel: 07891804432. Email: [email protected]

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


Bourne Preservation TrustWake House, North Street. 07825 515394. [email protected] 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]

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.Alternatives Pregnancy Advice Centre01778 394935

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] Kart ClubPlease visit our website for details.www.bournekartclub.co.uk or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bournekartclub

Sports

Handy Numbers

CharitiesRoyal British Legion Burghley Street, PE10 9NS.01778 421110.Bourne and Thurlby First Responders01778 420357 or 07875 308837.

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

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