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D I S C O V E R I N G Bourne | February 20152

4 In the Hot Seat Peter Godfrey

6 St. Valentines Day. Whats that all about then?

14 Community Matters18 Travel Column Florida30 Bourne Grammar School Oxbridge Hopefuls

33 Bourne Snooker Club Profile

36 Sergeant Mosleys Musings

39 OntheBallProfile Pet Page

40 Alder Creatures Great and Small!

42 Whats in a Name? (NEW FEATURE)

52 Puzzle Corner56 Discovering The Post Office

58 Motoring Column60 Events Diary63 Music Profile Pennyless75 Classified Winter Directory

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ell, 2015 is well and truly with us, as were already focusing on Valentines Day in this bulging edition of your favourite freeby! Its really heartening to hear that therearelotsofyouwhoarefinding,month on month, the magazine getting more interesting, with an even wider range of features and articles covered. Thank you for this endorsement of our teams dedication, and long may it continue! The new year has seen Bournes Exeter Veterinary Practice come under new ownership and you can read aboutithere.Theclubprofilehasthesnookerclubinitssights,whilst an Old Brunnian tells us of his life globetrotting in the oil industry. This month, we begin a property feature, where local experts will be offering their insightful look at the property market. Enjoy the read, and thank you to all of our contributors.

May your Valentines Day be everything you dream about!! (see below!)

WelcometoFebruaryfill-dykeand,tocoin an old adage, February fill dyke, be black or be it white; be it white, tis better to like.(In other words, rain and snow are both welcome this month, although snow is preferable.) Early showings of snowdrop and celandine, with daffodils not far behind, so Im not too sad if weve already

had our winters complement of snow. In this edition, you can peruse a plethora of interesting features, such as the nine Bourne Grammar School students with Oxbridge aspirations, the phenomenal response to the Christmas Meningitis Memory Tree and a brief history of Saint Valentines Day, which takes me to my monthly mirthful moment Just before Valentines Day, she told him that shed just had a dream about a gorgeous diamond necklace. He said, Mmm, well have to see about that then. Next day, handing her a small, lovingly wrapped package, she melted into his arms, but her mood soon changed when, opening it, she found a little book, entitled, What Your Dreams Mean!Front cover by Michelle Jones from Thurlby

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John With thanks to our contributorsTaff Lovesey Gordon Lack Rex Needle Sgt. Rick Mosley Jo Sunner Darren Game Yasmin Chopin Bourne Town Council Paul Ross Clare MegsonClaire Chambers Eileen Le VoiClare Lockett Paul FellowsPaula Finch Hegarty Solicitors

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Peter GodfreyThis month, we hear from a Bourne-born and bred adventurer, whose passport reads like an A to Z of obscure and dangerous hot-spots. Oil Company Construction Superintendent, Peter Godfrey, left Bourne Grammar School in the late 1960s and studied at Leicester Polytechnic, before working for Lyall and Co. in Bourne and Peterborough City Council. Joining the oil and gas industry saw his passport start to take a hammering, with employment provided by Exxon-Mobil, Shell, Chevron-Texaco, British Gas and British Petroleum. He has worked in Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei, Egypt, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Yemen. Besides these exotic sounding locations, his wanderlust has taken him to many more foreign destinations. High on his list of extraordinary events was being hijacked and held hostage in Nigeria - but soon released, when they found out that he wasnt worth a lot! Peter has been shot at four times and is still here to tell the tale, (clearly, not so full of girth in those days!) A brush with royalty occurred when he was involved in refurbishing a building and installing a special toilet for Her Majesty the Queen, on her visit to Bahrain. Nowadays he enjoys dining out with good company, and is considering writing a book about his travels and exploits, that is if he can stay in Bourne long enough, when retirement arrives! Image: Peter Godfrey alongside some of the friendlier people he's met on his travels.

1. WHERE WERE YOU BORN, AND WHAT IS YOUR FONDEST MEMORY OF YOUR CHILDHOOD?I was born in the family house in Ancaster Road inBourne.Hardlyafavourite,butonewell-embedded memory was walking from the primary school in Abbey Road to the, then unheated, swimming pool on the Abbey Lawn. Being forced to jump in and getting out, blue with cold, would probably be classed as child cruelty today!2. WHO HAS HAD THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE AND WHY?AchapcalledDuncanGilchristgavememyfirstopportunity in the oil and gas industry and for that Ive been forever grateful.3. WHICH TWO CHARACTERS, (ALIVE OR NOT), WOULD YOU MOST ENJOY SHARING A MEAL WITH AND WHY?Michael Palin, so that we could swap travel

stories, and Tommy Cooper who, in my opinion, was the greatest comedian ever.4. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN JUST FIVE WORDS?Adventurous, unorthodox, impatient, low tolerance.5. IF THERE WAS ONE THING WHICH YOU COULD CHANGE ABOUT BOURNE, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY?Bourne, like a lot of other places, can no longer really be called a market town and it seems to have lost its identity. Investment is required to re-inventthetownandputitbackonthemap,otherwise it will remain a Peterborough overspill housing estate.6. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO A 16 YEAR OLD YOU?Get a skill, trade or profession and use it as a stepping stone to move on.

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Valentines Day - February 14thWhats That All About Then?

a In Ancient Rome, February 13th, 14th and 15th were celebrated as Lupercalia, a pagan fertility festival, seen as a basis for a celebration of love on this date.

a AD 289 - A Christian, Valentine of Rome, is martyred under Emperor Claudius. While in jail, this priest is said to have converted his jailer by healing his blind daughter's sight. He is later said to have fallen in love with the daughter, sending her a note saying From your Valentine, but this is apocryphal.

a AD 496 - Pope Gelasius declared February 14th to be St Valentine's Day, a Christian feast day to match the still-popular pagan festival of Lupercalia.

a AD 1382 - Geoffrey Chaucer writes his Parlement of Foules (or Parliament of Fowls), which is widely taken to be the first linking of St Valentine's Day to romantic love. Celebrating the engagement of Richard II of England and Anne of Bohemia, he wrote: For this was on St. Valentine's Day/ When every fowl cometh there to choose his mate.

a AD 1601 - St Valentine's Day has entered the popular consciousness to the extent that Shakespeare mentions it in Ophelia's lament in Hamlet: To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day,/All in the morning betime,/And I a maid at your window,/To be your Valentine.

a Mid-18th century - The passing of love-notes becomes popular in England, a precursor to the St Valentine's Day card as we know it today. Early ones are made of lace and paper.

Take a brief romantic stroll through the centuries, up to todays commercial orgy of flowers, jewellery and chocolates.

a In 1797 The Young Mans Valentine Writer is published, suggesting appropriate rhymes and messages, and, as postal services became more affordable, the anonymous St Valentine's Day card became possible. By the early 19th century, they become so popular that factories start to mass-produce them.

a Mid-1980s - The commercialisation continues: noting the sales effect on chocolate, flowers and cards, the diamond industry gets involved, promoting St Valentine's Day as a time for giving jewellery and so the tradition takes off.

a AD 2015 - An estimated 1 billion St Valentine's Day cards will be sent worldwide this year, making it the second most card-heavy celebration, after Christmas.

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Stepping into the big timeStamford and Bourne shoe store North Shoes is in the running for two prestigious national accolades.Thefamilyfirmhasbeenshortlistedintwocategories at the 2015 Footwear Industry Awards Mens Independent Retailer of the Year and Childrens Independent Retailer of the Year. Its the fourth year North Shoes they have shops at 2 Red Lion Square, Stamford, and 18 North Street, Bourne have been shortlisted for the awards, recognised as the shoe retail industrys Oscars. They are previous winners of the Independent Family Retailer of the Year and Ladies Independent Retailer of the Year titles. The 2015 winners will be announced at a Gala Evening at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull on February 15th, attended by between 400 and 500 people. There are four other rival shoe stores up against North Shoes in both categories and James North, the fifthgenerationtoheaduptheindependentfamilyfirm,said:Weredelightedtobeshortlisted. The awards recognise outstanding performance and just to be shortlisted alongside some of the

biggest names in shoe retail is an honour for us.Itisrecognitionofourfittingserviceallofourstaff are trained by the Society of Shoe Fitters and the fact that we value traditional customer service. Well literally `go the extra mile for them, because we even go into old peoples homes to help the residents select their shoes. We treat people how we would want to be treated. North Shoes, who also have a store in Westgate, Peterborough, were highly commended in the Mens Independent Retailer of the Year category at last years awards. A total of 23 accolades will be presented at this years event, which is organised by the British Footwear Association.

Mod N Ink New Premises - Same High Standards!The sustained demand for tattoos has seenalocalfirmmove,inearlyJanuary,to new premises, literally ten times the size of its original site in a former teddy bear shop! Lee Black now welcomes customers to his Mod N Ink studio above Fenland Carpets in Bournes SouthStreet.Withovertwenty-twoyears experience in the business, Lee continues to stress the importance of a hygienic approach to his art. To this end, his is the only tattoo shop in the local area offering 100% new and disposable equipmentoneverytattoo,(nore-cycling and sterilising equipment here). As a welcome hello to customers, old and new, Lee is offering a 15% discount on all tattoos throughout February.

Congratulations to Fern Richards, aged 5, from Elsea Park... Winner of Discovering Bournes Treasure Hunt.


Weve all heard about the partridge in a pear tree, but what about a dove in a Christmas tree?Mid-January,andthetreeinCrownWalkisstill there, festooned with hundreds of colourful bows all because a new inhabitant is not quite readyto,literally,fleethenest.December2014witnessed a phenomenal response to the annual meningitis appeal and 425 was raised by the generous public, (up from 232 last year!) Bows, costing 50p. were available from Stephanies the Florist, and continued to be attached to the tree into the new year. However, a dove had decided to call it her home, her one egg hatched and the bouncingfledglinglooksjustaboutreadytoflitatouchingpost-scripttothemainitemontheagenda, that of raising awareness and money, to the memory of baby, Alexander Pateman, whose

tragic death to meningitis prompted mum, Hayley Pateman, to produce this annual tribute. Hayley and Stephanie thank everyone for the fantastic response this year, and hope Mrs. Dove will be back to oversee next years proceedings!

Wild Heart Caf The Word is Out!Bournesbest-keptsecretisbeingthreatened.bythewell-deserved,increasing popularity of The Wild Heart Caf. Tucked away in the Angel Arcade, off North Street in Bourne, this wonderful caf/ music shop has beenshortlistedasoneofthethreecategoryfinalistsinLincolnshireLifesCounty Cuisine Awards. The presentation evening of the Lincolnshire Food and Drink Awards, 2015, will be held on February 3rd and proud owners, SimonandSallyBurn,areenormouslygratefulforthehostofsatisfiedcustomers who will have nominated the Wild Heart Caf for this prestigious event. Why not seek out this little gem of an eatery? You wont be disappointed!

The Meningitis Memory Tree On the 13th Day of Christmas

Congratulations to Molly Henderson. Winner of a digital camera from Gordons Photographic Bourne.


Over the last few years, Bourne Cricket Clubs glorious ground on the idyllic Abbey Lawn, has been looked after by David Christmas, but he is stepping back this season, and so there is a need to recruit a new groundskeeper, to be responsible for the pitches that are used for matches and for practice sessions.

WANTED: PART-TIME GROUNDSKEEPER

Experience is preferable, but not essential, as David will assist in a supervisory role, and other training will, if necessary, be sourced through the Institute of Groundsmanship. Thejobcouldsuitanewly-retiredpersonwho likes to be outdoors, wants to be busy and is keen to become involved in a friendly, club environment, between April and the beginning of October. Bourne Cricket Club are keen to get someone on board as soon as possible, so please contact the Chairman, preferably by e-mail, if you are interested, or would like further information at: [email protected]

Have fun playing Kwik Cricket Come and join our new season indoor training starting on Sunday 1st March at Witham Hall School Only 2.00 per session Further outdoor sessions will be held on the Abbey Lawn, Bourne on Wednesday evenings though the summer Please pre-book to ensure your place Contact Club Chairman Hedley Stroud by email:[email protected]

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Sunshine State | Travel Column by Clare Lockett, Travel Counsellor

Got kids? Love to travel?DaysinOrlandooverflowwithexcitingendeavours. Walt Disney works his theme park magic, Jaws lurks hungrily at Universal Studios...adventures that will have children beaming with joyful amazement an outburst of colourful characters engaging them at every turn. If you have young children, Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place for you. Encompassing parks such as Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach and the instantly recognisable Magic Kingdom, its an abundance offun-filledthemeparkscateringforarangeofages. Kids will love meeting and greeting various Disney cast members and the rides range from gentle to relatively thrilling, dependent on the age of the child. Slightly older children, who enjoy a thrill ride or two will love Universals Islands of Adventure .With a plethora of rides, youllbesuretofindsomethingforeveryone.On Marvel Super Hero Island youll experience the3-DthrillsofTheAmazingAdventuresofSpider-Man,feeltherageofTheIncredibleHulk Coaster, and reach new heights of terror on Doctor Dooms Fearfall. There are four major waterparks in the area, Disneys Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon,

SeaWorlds Aquatica and Wet n Wild. You can swim with sharks in Typhoon Lagoon, plunge through a tank of dolphins in Aquatica and, for those with kids, Blastaway Beach at Wet n Wild is the biggest family play area in Florida.

Need a rest after all this excitement?Florida is the ideal place to have a two centre holiday, after the kids (and big kids) have enjoyed the theme parks just relax and explore the rest of Florida. Florida is about so much more than theme parks. The sunshine state has attractions by the bucket-loadandyourFloridaholidayneedntbecentred entirely around the next big thrill ride.Thereareplentyofnon-DisneythingstoseeanddoinOrlandosoevenifyoureconfinedtothe theme parks for your accommodation, theres no need to stick to the resort when it comes to activities and days out. Why not visit Gatorland for some up close and almost too personal encounters with some alligators? Or take a scenic ride through the swamplands with Boggy CreekAirboatRides?Orlandoevenhasaworld-class collection of Tiffany glass at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, so you can get in some culture between rollercoasters. Outside of Orlando, the real Florida begins, a land of expansive swamplands, sweeping whitesandbeachesandalivelySouthAmerican-inspired culture. Head to Miami to see the most complete collection of art deco buildings anywhere on the planet and feast on Cuban delicacies. Continue south to the Keys to taste the original key lime pie and swim with dolphins. Go west for fabulous seafood and unforgettable sunsets at St Pete Beach and Clearwater. Or head north to discover the undiscovered resorts of the northwest gulf coast where traditional Southern hospitality meets stylish beachside living.

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Bourne Westfield Primary Academy was absolutely delighted with their recent success at the Bourne Rotary Young Musician of the Year Competition, held at Bourne Academy on Sunday 17th January.

This year, additional categories were entered and amazing results achieved.

Another Gold for Westfield

| Schools The Six Piece Choir was awarded Gold and the Year 1/2 Choir achieved Silver. In other categories, the Jazz Band were awarded Gold, the Rock Band won Silver and the String Band were Highly Commended. The Vocal Duet and Quartet were also awarded Silver.

Music Co-ordinator at the school, Rebecca Beavis, commented, It was lovely this year to diversify, and enter categories not previously explored. The children have worked incredibly hard, and it is fantastic to see our Six Piece Choir and Jazz Band go through to the next round in Thrapston on 7th March.

Headteacher, Elaine Radley, added, We are delighted with this recent success. Music plays an important part in the life of children at Westfield, and this success is testament to that. The children sing and play beautifully and it is an absolute pleasure to listen to them.

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A Pain in the Foot lately?

condition. Its more degeneration, and involves scar tissue formation, micro tears and fragmentation of the fascia .. and its painful!

How is it fixed?Treatment can work really well, but can take a while, which is quite frustrating for the sporty individuals out there. Depending on the stage of injury, Trigger point therapy, deep friction, and specificsustainedstretchingareallbeneficial.I show my patients stretches, using a golf ball, and exercises to strengthen the foot muscles. Kinesiology tape (the colourful tape seen stuck to a growing number of sportsmen) can often give rapid relief and making sure that the joints of the foot, especially the big toe, move correctly is very important. Of course, we mustnt forget to check footwear suitability.

For more information, or if you think we could help with anything else, please give us a call and mention Discovering Bourne.

What is the plantar fascia?The plantar fascia is a form of connective tissue which is found on the sole of the foot under the skin, spanning from the heel bone towards the base of the toes. It happens to be the thickest fascia in the body and plays an essential role in our ability to move, by acting like an elastic band that propels us forward.

How do I know if I have plantar fasciitis?Plantar fascia pain is often felt locally near to the front of the heel, as though you are stepping on a stone or it could be felt as a burning sensation within the arch of the foot. Pain can be at its worstwiththefirstfewstepsofthemorning,orifhigh-heeledshoesareworn.

What can trigger it?aRepetitive jumping or sustained, inclined walking.aInappropriate foot wear. Running shoes, designed for predominantly forward motion and not for rapid changes in direction, such as in keep-fitclasses,mayallowtheheelbonetorollinwardstoomuch.Thiscanflattenthearchand stress the plantar fascia. Some shoes (Im thinking of those trendy, ballet style ones) and some wellington boots (worn on those recent, winter walks) may have little shock absorbing ability and minimal amounts of arch and heel support, which could lead to over stressing the underside of the foot.aOld ankle sprains, that are still troublesome at times, may mean that some of your lower leg muscles (peronei), that usually support the arch, are perhaps still too weak, allowing the arch to fall too much.aTight calf muscles and Achilles tendons, from a lack of stretching or, perhaps, years of wearing high heeled shoes.aA stiff big toe.

What happens?Despitethename,itisnotaninflammatory

Over the past month, I have found myself treating more foot problems than normal. There are many different kinds, but plantar fasciitis seems to be all the rage!

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Feet and Diabetes

As diabetes can reduce the blood supply to your feet and cause a loss of sensation, called peripheral neuropathy, it can mean that you dont notice if your foot is sore or injured. Foot problems can take longer to heal as a diabetic, but complications can be reduced with good blood sugar control.

Footcare Tips:aSee a podiatrist/chiropodist at least once a year for a diabetes foot check.aKeep your feet clean. Wash them daily, but don't soak them for longer than five minutes, as this will make the skin dry.aApply cream, but not between the toes.aCut or file your nails regularly.aGet corns and hard skin treated by a podiatrist /chiropodist and never attempt this

yourself.aCheck your feet daily for any breaks in the skin, colour changes or swelling. If you notice any, seek treatment.aAvoid walking barefoot - if you do, always check your feet afterwards.aWear shoes that fit well and don't rub.aSeek treatment from your podiatrist /chiropodist or doctor, if foot injuries or blisters do not heal.aMany foot problems with diabetes can be avoided by taking extra care of your feet and good diabetes control.

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Its the Lidl Things that Count! New Supermarket Proposed for Bourne

A new Lidl supermarket is being proposed for Bourne at the Gateway Park site, located at the junction of the A15 and the Bourne southern by-pass. Themulti-millionpoundinvestmentinthetownis part of the supermarket chains expansion plansandofferssignificanteconomicbenefitsfor the local community, principally through the generation of up to forty jobs. As well as this, the development has been positioned to deliver a small section of the eastern relief road which has long been an aspiration locally. This ensures that the development of the site protects the line of this prospective route, should it be progressed in the future. The supermarket would complete Gateway Parkwhichhasalreadyseenasignificantinvestment in the town, with the recently completedMcDonaldsrestaurant,Texacofillingstation and the Marstons public house, The Sugar Mill. Key stakeholders including Bourne Town Council and Thurlby Parish Council have been consulted on the proposals, and a public consultation event, held at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 8thJanuary, attracted a large number of visitors to see the plans and talk to representatives from Lidl and developers, Temple Garth Ltd. From feedback received from both the public consultation event and Gopetition online, it is apparent that the overwhelming response from

the local community is very much in favour of a Lidl supermarket coming to the town. Over 500 feedback forms were returned by visitors at the consultation event alone; these recorded 92.4% wanting the store, 6.2% having reservations but who were in favour and 1.4% against.

Following the consultation event, and in response to feedback received, Paul McSorley of Temple Garth said, We are extremely grateful to all those people who have taken the time to consider the draft proposals for a new 1,286m2 Lidl supermarket at the Gateway Park site. As a result of the points raised, we are increasing parking numbers and looking at provision for cyclists, among a number of revisions made as a direct result of feedback received. A spokesperson from Lidl added, We were thrilled with the turnout for the consultation day, and the overwhelming positive response we have received from the local community to our proposal. Were excited by the prospect of bringing one of our stores to Bourne to offer our fresh, quality produce and bring more choice to local residents. Planning approval has been sought, with detailed plans submitted to South Kesteven District Council and the decision is currently awaited.



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Neck Pain or Stiff Neck | Your health by Jo Sunner BSc. DO. MMSM. Osteopath

01778 426000 | West Street, Bourne PE10 9NE (next to Bourne post office)Principal: Jo Sunner BSc(ost). DO. MMSM. (Also consults at the Fitzwilliam Hospital)

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Managing neck pain at homeWhatever the cause of neck pain or a stiff neck, theadviceisgenerallythesame:carryonwithyour normal daily activities, keep active and take pain relief to relieve the symptoms if you feel youneedto.Seebelowforsomemorespecificadvice we give patients who attend here at Pulse Practice:t Take regular doses of pain relief from the chemisttocontrolpainpainrelief-gelcanberubbed onto your neck as an alternative to taking tablets. Always follow the dosage instructions that come with the medication. t Try holding a hot water bottle or heat pack to your neck this can help reduce the pain and any muscle spasms. t Sleeponalow,firmpillowatnightavoidusing two pillows because it may force your neck to bend unnaturally. t Check your posture bad posture can aggravate the pain and it may have caused it in thefirstplace.t Avoid wearing a neck collar there is no evidence to suggest that wearing a neck collar will help to heal your neck, and it is better to keep your neck mobile. t Avoid driving until the pain and stiffness have gone it may prevent you turning your

headtoviewtraffic.t If your neck is stiff or twisted, try some simple neck exercises gently tense your neck muscles as you tilt your head up and down and from side to side, and as you carefully twist your neck from left to right. These exercises will help strengthen your neck muscles and gradually improve your range of movement.

Whenever I am consulted by someone with neck stiffness, your neck will be examined and youll be asked some questions to help rule out any serious underlying damage or condition. We always refer you to your GP if the pain or stiffness does not improve after a few days and you are worried, or if you cannot control the pain using ordinary painkillers from the chemist and gentle prescribed exercise. Generally, most neck pain is caused by muscle spasm and nerve impingement, which can be treated successfully within a short time. If you would like exercises for a stiff neck please call Jo on 01778 426000 for a free copy. (Please mention Discovering Bourne).

Neck pain is commonly associated with dull aching. Sometimes pain in the neck is worsened with movement of the neck or turning the head. Other symptoms associated with some forms of neck pain include numbness, tingling, tenderness and a sharp, shooting pain. The pain and stiffness usually gets better after a few days, and is not normally a sign of a more serious neck problem or underlying condition. You can get a painful or stiff neck if you sleep in an awkward position, use a computer keyboard for a prolonged period of time, or even from sitting in a draught. Anxiety and stress can also sometimes cause tension in your neck muscles, which can lead to pain in your neck.


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If you want to hit straight shots, then the club has to come into the impact zone with the face of the club pointing in the direction that it is moving along, (this is known as a square club face). Here is a great winter drill, but it can be one to use all year round to help maintain a square contact. No club is needed for this one! Adoptyourgolfingset-uppositionwithjustyourfrontor target arm hanging in front of you, (the left arm for right handed golfers.) Take the rear hand and put it next to the front hand. Now, keeping the front hand still, allow the rear hand to move away with the elbowfolding,asifyouweremakingaback-swing.From here, your aim is to clap the hands together, by moving the rear hand back to the static front hand. The better the clap, the squarer the contact was, which is exactly the same as you need to do with the golf club when hitting the ball. You can use this drill at anytime, anywhere. Why not try it before hitting each shot on the course? I hope you enjoy this tip to improve your game. Remember, golf lessons are available in Bourne Golf Studio to help you enjoy your golf more. Call me on 01778 395992 or email [email protected]

Clap your hands for a squarer contact | Golf tip by Darren Game


eadteacher, Jonathan Maddox, commented, This wonderful news followsthefloodofoffersthatourYear13 students, who have made university applica-tions, have been receiving recently. There have been some notable successes from students to studyonveryhighly-selectivecoursesatotheruniversities, including Medicine and Veterinary Science; to receive an offer, in these subjects in particular, is a considerable achievement. Certainly, in my time at Bourne Grammar, this is the most successful our Oxbridge applicants have been in securing conditional offers. The students have worked exceptionally hard and have been very well assisted by our Academic Aspiration Coordinators (Mr Bainton, Mr Kelly and Mrs Paul), who support students who apply toOxford,Cambridgeandtoallhighly-selectivecourses at other universities, and Mrs Penny Hawkins, who provides guidance to all students who make UCAS applications.

Successful applicant, Matt Gutteridge said, Ive got a lot of work to do to meet my offer, so Im trying to keep my feet on the ground, but its absolutely thrilling to be afforded such a fantastic opportunity. HannahFytcheadded,Iamsuperhappy-itsabsolutely amazing to receive an offer that so much effort has been put into. It is such a challenge to make it through the application and interview stage. Im so excited for everyone who has taken on the challenge and succeeded! Exciting times! Laura Baker told us, I applied to Cambridge, thinking that the chances of me getting in were incredibly slim, due to the high standard of applications that they receive worldwide. So I was completely shocked when I opened the letter to discover that I had received an offer from my chosen college (St. Catharines). I cant wait to take up my place in October.

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Fail to Prepare - Prepare to Fail!Sort out your Cohabitation

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When married couples divorce, or civil partners break up, both parties have a legal right to maintenance and their share of assets, including property and inherited property. However, cohabiting couples have no such rights, regardless of the number of years they have been together.

The increase in the number of cohabiting couples over the years has led to a rise in complex and often costly legal disputes when they split up.Drawing up a cohabitation agreement is a way of protecting you or your partner, if the relationship breaks down. A cohabitation agreement sets out who owns what, and in what proportion. It enables you to document how you will split your property, its contents, personal belongings, savings and other

assets, should the relationship break down. It can also cover how you will support your children, over and above any legal requirements to maintain them. The agreement can also be used to set out how youandyourpartnerwillmanageyourday-to-day

financeswhileyoulivetogether,suchashowmucheach contributes to rent or mortgage and bills, and whether you will take out life insurance on each other. Many people believe that a cohabitation agreement isnt very romantic, but being realistic whenyoufirstgettogethercansaveemotionalandfinancialheartacheinthefuture. A cohabitation agreement lets you agree matters at the outset without the pressures that can arise if

a relationship breaks down. It does not deal with financesintheeventofthedeath of one of the parties. Making a will is the only way to ensure that your partner will inherit anything from you. Without a will, everything will go to your nearest blood relative, and the only option for a surviving partner who feels they have not received reasonable financialprovision,istomakea claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

The increase in the number of cohabiting couples over the years has led to a rise in complex and often costly legal disputes when they split up


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The Centre, now into its seventh year on Cherry Holt Road, boasts six match tables, three American Pool tables and two English Pool tables. Some diversity is provided by three dartboards and two fruit machines, as well as a well-stocked, licensed bar and bar snack availability from 12.00 noon until 9.00 pm. Membership is 5 per year.

The air-conditioned playing area has a most comfortable and relaxed feel and is large enough to be able to accommodate birthday parties and similar functions. Group bookings are increasingly popular and, at a mere 50 for the hire of the facilities, it is easy to understand why.

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The proposed pension changes from the 2014 budget have now had Royal Assent and rulesrelatingtoDefinedContributionpension(including Personal Pensions) will change with effect from April 2015. The new rules will allow people aged 55 and over to withdraw their pension savings at any time they choose, although there could be income tax implications. These reforms are good news for pension savers and people planning for retirement, as they introduce a much greater degree of flexibilityandcontrolovertheuseofpensionsavings. Ahead of the proposed changes, the government introduced a number of interim measures that came into effect on the 27 March 2014: If you are aged 60 or older and have a pension with a value of 10,000 or less, you can take all this money as a lump sum. You can do this up to three times if they each have a value of less than 10,000. Alternatively, if have a pension policy larger than 10,000 you can still take it as a lump sum, as long as the total value of all your pension funds (including any pensions in payment, but excluding the state pension) is below 30,000. 25% of the amount will be paid tax free, the rest will be taxed as earned income, which may make you a tax payer or take you into a higher tax bracket. Traditionally the way of turning pension savings into income was to buy a Lifetime Annuity which means swapping a lump sum for an income for the rest of your life, whilst this is a secure way of ensuring you have an income it is

veryinflexibleandoncestartedcannot be altered in any way. Capped drawdown is an alternative way to provide income. It allows you to take the same25%asatax-freelumpsumandtodraw income from your remaining savings. The amount of income you can draw is limited each year to ensure you do not exhaust your savings too soon. The maximum amount is set by the Government Actuaries Department and is dependent upon your age and gilt yields at that time. However, after 6th April 2015, the above ruleswillbereplacedbyanevenmoreflexibleproposalasanyoneinaDefinedContributionplan and over the age of 55 will be able to take their entire pension pot as cash, again 25% is tax free and the remainder subject to income tax.

What do these changes mean for you? Annuities will still be available, both now and after the changes in April 2015, but if you dont want to purchase an annuity or withdraw your money in a lump sum you will still be able to draw the income as and when required, this opens up many tax planning opportunities especially for those who want to draw an income before their state pension comes into payment. Personal Pensions can now be seen as a verytaxefficientsavingsvehicle,mostoftheperceived disadvantages have now been taken away. As with all these things it is crucial that you get professionalandindependentfinancialadvicebefore making any decisions.

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Bourne Town Council has a long history of providing grant funding to local organisations wherethegrantcanbringdirectbenefittoanypart of, or some of the Parishs inhabitants (not individuals). Funding is now available for local charities, voluntary and community groups operating for thebenefitoflocalpeople. In addition to this there is a fund available specificallyfortheyouthoftheParish(ages11-18).Thisfundwassetupfollowingthedemiseof the former Youth Centre Management Committee. Town Council members would like to thank the former members of the Youth Centre Management Committee for the hard work throughouttheyearsforthebenefitoftheyouthof the Parish. If you feel that your organisation has a project worthy of consideration either request a formal application form available from the Town Clerk(details below) or submit the details of your project with approximate costs and the latest

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| Police patrol by Bournes Sergeant 503 Rick MosleySergeant Mosleys Musings

History is a subject I find fascinating. It often explains why we have what we have, and how our language has developed. One such example is the term vandal. Did you know this name originates from a

European tribe who wandered across Europe and into North Africa, between 200BC to 600AD, often fighting many other tribes, even taking on, and defeating, the Romans? As a tribe, they were known to ruthlessly plunder and destroy property. Hence the name became synonymous with criminal damage. Criminal damageisanoffencewhichIfindverybaffling.Whydopeoplewanttodestroyor damage property that doesnt belong to them? What do they get out of such mindless vandalism?Ifinditespeciallyfrustratingwhendamage is caused to things such as the play park on the Wellhead in Bourne, which prevents young children from playing and enjoying being outdoors. If you dont want to use the facilities provided, or admire the view, then go somewhere else. Dont damage it so others cant use it. Simple. The Criminal Damage Act, 1971 provides various offences relating to damage to property, most notably criminal damage and arson

(criminaldamagebyfire).Italsoprovidesforthe very useful preventative offence of going equipped, intending to destroy or damage property, which says that a person who has anything in their possession intending to cause damage, or permit someone else to cause damage, is guilty of an offence. Section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971 creates the offence of simple criminal damage, andsays:a person who without lawful excuse, destroys or damages any property, belonging to another, intending to destroy or damage any such property or being reckless as to whether any such property would be destroyed or damaged, shall be guilty of an offence. Damage does not have to be visible, or permanent if it affects the value or performance of the property. Simple damage such as mud on a wall may not be an offence if it is easily washedoff;however,graffiticanbeclassedas damage if it takes time, effort and specialist equipment to remove it.Withinthedefinitionaboveisthewordreckless which can cause some confusion. To show that a person has acted recklessly the prosecution need to prove that the offender was aware of a risk that already exists or would occur if they were to carry out an action and, that knowing this, it is unreasonable to take the risk. The risk of damage is subjective, based on an individuals perceptions, feelings or intentions, as opposed to an objective recognition of that risk. For example, a childs understanding of risk will be very different from an adults understanding of the same risk, and therefore the Courts need to take that into consideration. Penalties for criminal damage and arson vary from those at the bottom end of the spectrum to a maximum of life imprisonment, where life is endangered.

To report a crime, call 101 or 999 if in progress. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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Your Pets Paradise Love Them - Leave Them - Theyll Love You For It!

We are very lucky in this area to be surrounded by lovely countryside, and so it is no surprise that many of us are dog owners, who thoroughly enjoy long walks in the local area. It is brilliant then, to hear of Your Pets Paradise,anup-and-comingdoghome-boardingbusiness branching out into the Bourne area. This time last year, Anna Bowen of Peakirk, had justtakenonherfirsttwodog-holiday-homes,andbookedinherfirstfour-leggedcustomer.One year on, and her business is going from strength to strength, with many happy owners and, of course, their dogs! Anna has dog lovers in and around the local area who open their homes to dogs while their owners are away. The dogs are treated like one of the family; they thoroughly love the attention of having someone with them for most of the day and enjoy going on lovely long walks. The phrase, They didnt want to come home, has cropped-upregularlyinfeedbacke-mailsthat

Anna has received. At Your Pets Paradise, they carefully match the dogs to the right holiday home for them, ensuring that they have the best possible time and the owners have peace of mind. Our dogs canhaveholidaysoftheirown-andnotevenneed a passport! If you would prefer your dog to have a home from home experience, while you are away, then Your Pets Paradise could be just what youre looking for!

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The day when an award is instigated for the most enthusiastic and totally dedicated new business owner, with a crystal clear focus on the future, then my money would be piled high on Nikki Thurston, the ebullient driving force behind Bournes On the Ball Dog Care and Training. My whole day revolves round my business and my dogs. I love every second of it, the chirpy26-year-oldconfides,asherexcitingnewplans are explained at length. Barely six months off the ground and already flyinghigh,withclassesfullofcontentedownersandtail-waggingfriends,Nikkihasmadeenormous strides. Her business, operated from her Bourne home, offers a wide range of services to suit a dogs every need, (licensed boarding facilities chez Thurston, home visits, dog walking, day care and play days, and obedience and agility training, with its essential equipment,onafieldjustoutofBourne). The natural progression was the introduction of the new pup2perfection course, which has just started. These classes are brought to you in association with renowned dog training expert, Lauren Langman from Devon Dogs. Nikkis course comprises eight weekly sessions and provides knowledge, skills and the qualities needed to ensure that the owner is trained as much as the dog! A fascinating array of features

are on offer, including demonstrations from Team Strike, guest speakers to cascade their wisdom, a training DVD and competitions. The full details Nikki is delighted to provide on request. On the Ball is a strong family team and includes mum, Elaine, and boyfriend, Matt, but the two who really matter though, are the chocolate working cockers, Woody and Strike, whoseroleaswell-trainedandperfectlybehaved working partners (usually!) is crucial. Make sure you give your puppy the best possible start in life, by contacting Nikki and being blown away by her professional and passionate approach to all things canine!

Meeting your dogs every need

pup2perfection is unique, giving you the opportunity to be creative in your dog training and reaching your ultimate goals.

pup2perfections main aims are to introduce:

...into your training journey, giving you the knowledge and qualities you need not only to train your new family member but also to

learn how to be a more effective trainer too!

Play! Drive! Focus! Fun!

I am super excited to share my ideas and knowledge with you and

your puppy, Let the fun begin!

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It was my pleasure recently to meet the enthusiastic Mr. Smith and share anecdotes. (As the son of retired vet, Bob Schwarz, vetting seems to be part of my D.N.A.) Present incumbent, Roland Stevens, has now handed over the reins to Wayne, who brings a wealth of experience, (over thirty years, with the last seventeen of them in Spalding) and an enviablereputationintheprofession,sincehavingqualifiedfromLiverpool University in 1982. Wayne is eager to commend the work of his good friend and erstwhile colleague, Roland, and, as the owner, he intends to maintain thepresentstaffingandaccommodationsituationinBourne.HisemphasisonthethreeCssumsuphisapproachtohiswork:theutmost CARE for the animal, clear COMMUNICATION with the owner and COMPASSION for both, all at an affordable price.

Bourne has a new Vet!A

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pologies if the oblique reference to James Heriot and his famous veterinary escapades in the Yorkshire Dales has made you wince, but we have a new

vet in town. Wayne Smith, currently running a thriving practice in Spalding, has converted the Exeter Veterinary Centre in Exeter Street, Bourne into The Alder

Veterinary Practice, Bourne.

Special servicesNot all veterinary practices are the same and Wayne can confidentlyoffertheclientarangeofspecificfeatures,whichgoesa long way to explain why so many pet owners travel such distances to his practice in Spalding (and inundate his Facebook pagewithsomanylikes!)Hisoffersinclude:1) A guaranteed same day appointment for a sick pet if the owner considers it necessary.2)Theownercanremainwiththeirpetpre-andpost-operation,alongside any period of convalescence (for which Wayne can providescientificevidenceforitsbenefittotheanimal).3) Open visiting during daytime hours if a pet is hospitalised at the surgery.4) A deferred payment scheme, (with no fees nor interest charges), for unexpected procedures/ operations.5) Permanently low vaccine, neutering and identichip prices.6) Monthly promotions. (Until the end of February, for example, he is offering dog and cat identichips for 6).


Therescuingandre-homingofabandonedand injured cats has proved to be a highly successful and rewarding feature of the Spalding practice. Wayne intends to continue this policy in Bourne, where Griselda Winn and the staff already have much success in thisfield.Waynewillbepartneredbyhishighly valued colleague, Deirdre Wilson, who offerstwenty-fiveyearsofexperiencetothegood folk of Bourne. Away from the surgery, life sounds frantic with Wayne and wife Anne, sharing with their fiveyoungchildren,theupkeepof7horses,8dogs, 14 cats, 2 rabbits, 28 guinea pigs, 6 chickens, 2 tortoises and a hamster. This is indeed one very caring, knowledgeable and ambitious vet and we wish him and the practice every success in Bourne.

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| Whats in a Name? Bourne. . .

BORN TO RUN- Album by American mega-star Bruce Springsteen.

Bourne to Dance, Bourne 2 Clean, Bourne to Paint - all well-established local businesses who have cleverly punned their way onto the scene with their catchy name. This month sees a new item where names, song titles and phrases like these will be featured, all of which include some reference to Bourne (or born).

and Jungleland were to become staples of Springsteens concert repertoire over the next four decades. The single, Born to Run, received enormous acclaim, largely due to the quality of its production and Springsteens lyrics, focusing on the coming of age of average teenagers and young adults in New Jersey, (The Bosss home territory), and New York City. The album is notable for its use of introductions, piano rather than guitar, to set the tone of each track and for the Phil Spector-like Wall of Sound arrangements and production. Springsteen himself declared he wanted Born to Run to sound like Roy Orbison singing Bob Dylan, produced by Spector!

Born to Run- no doubt a memorable line and one which the good folk of Bourn, Cambridgeshire, have been using since 2009, to publicise their 3k. and 10k. cross-country, fund-raising runs, (Bourn to Run).

Come on you Bourne Harriers - Im sure you could do much better than that!

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