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4, 8, 11 Health Issues.6 Community Matters.7 Bourne Academy in Romeo and Juliet.

9 Bournes Lights Werent Pants!

12 School Spotlight Edenham.

16 Bourne Again Netball Club.

26 Word of the Year Binge-watch.

38 Words from the Mayor.40-41 Christmas Fayre photograph feast.

43 Boddington Law feature.51 Rex Needle in the Hot Seat

58 Pets and Vets - Pigeon Pie.

62-64 Events Diary.65 Bilinguasing singing, music and movement.

66 Bourne United Charities a chance to get involved.

68 Bourne SciFest an appeal.

69 The Puzzle Page.73 Discovering Cuckoo Bush Cottage.

74-79 Local Businesses Directory.

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Rex NeedlePaul RossEileen Le VoiClare LockettWayne Smith

Tom IngramPhilip HakinPhilip KnowlesBelinda SmithGerry BurrowsClaire Saunders

And so, here we go barrelling into 2016 at the same frantic pace that saw 2015 seem to flash by. The old saying that

theres always someone worse off than ourselves certainly rang true with our team, here on the magazine. A recent crisis, where one of our computers crashed big-time, just a day before a deadline, leading to stress levels going astronomical, soon paled into insignificance when footage from the flooded streets and fells of the beautiful Lake District came on to our television screens. Yes, we do sometimes have issues to be

resolved, but thats all they are, and life goes on. Let us spare a thought, instead, for the poor residents whose Christmas (and much of 2016, Id imagine) was totally wrecked by those record rainfall amounts, and resolve to always think that our particular problem/ crisis/ disaster is likely to be nothing, compared with that of somebody else.

And, talking of resolutions, we resolve to continue to provide you with a lively, interesting, useful and entertaining magazine every month. Please keep the feedback coming our way, and all the very best for a happy, healthy and successful 2016.

Welcome to our January edition...

Claire x

John

How about May all your troubles in 2016 be as long-lasting as your New Years Resolutions in

years gone by, as a welcome to this leap year? A very early word of warning first, to you bachelors out there, to be extra vigilant on Leap Day, February 29th, because when the good lady gets down on one knee, gives a little cough of embarrassment, and opening a small box, whilst staring into your eyes, utters those four famous words, they wont be, Whats for dinner, darling? (Ill resist the temptation here to add, Will you marry me? is

only four words, but one very long sentence!)

What a fabulous prospect 2016 has in store, with all of us sports fans eagerly awaiting South Americas first Olympic Games, in Brazil throughout much of August and then September. Before then, Leicester City and the mighty Posh F.C. will have been crowned champions and all will be well in Dreamland.

Enjoy this months offerings from the Discovering Bourne team, and may your resolutions indeed last well into the second week of January!

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After the joy of all the Christmas and New Year festivities, we are often not so happy at our reflection in the mirror as the new year dawns! The extra lumps and bumps dont usually just appear during the over-indulgence of Christmas though. Its more likely that our hectic lifestyles make it difficult to eat well and exercise regularly, for the majority of the year.

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The Knee RaiseStart on all fours with your back long and your tummy pulled in. Raise both knees about a centimetre from the floor and hold for as many breaths as you can. Progression raise one foot from the floor keeping your hips level.

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The LungeTake one leg back, heel up. Bend your front knee, making sure your knee is over your ankle, then push back up. Repeat on the other side. Progression As you come up to standing from the lunge, lift the back leg off the floor and take your hands above your head. Make sure you pull your tummy muscles in as you do this. Repeat 10 each side.

The Leg LiFTStart kneeling with your forearms on the floor. Keep your back long and your tummy muscles pulled in. Take the sole of one foot to the ceiling, keeping the knee bent and the tummy in and return to the floor. Repeat 10 each side.

The CuRL upLay on your back with your knees bent and your hands by your head. Keep your hips relaxed and lift the top half of your body up, keeping your head in line with your body, then relax down. Repeat 10 20 times.

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Lucy Goldsmith - Daily Mirror Hero of Construction 2015Morton-based, Lucy Goldsmith, 22, recently brought home the most prestigious award from the annual C.I.T.B. celebration evening, held at Londons Natural History Museum. The youngest of the two daughters in the family painting and decorating firm, K. Goldsmith and Daughters, Lucy was presented by celebrity host, Alistair McGowan, with the award for Hero of Construction. This award celebrates those who have stepped up and proven themselves, in difficult circumstances, and the winner of the award is someone who is an inspiration to others and extremely successful.

Last year, (Spring 2014), my dad became very ill and was told he would need a triple heart bypass. It was difficult, said Lucy. He went into hospital and was told that if he didnt have the operation, then he wouldnt make it out.

I had to step up and keep

building his business; he has worked so hard trying to build it up for me and my sister and if the business failed, then it wouldve devastated him.

So, having decided to put her social life on hold, and continuing with her studies at Lincoln College for her Level 3 NVQ in Painting and Decorating, Lucy grew up overnight. At the age of twenty-one, she managed the firms accounts, undertook quotes, negotiated with suppliers, interviewed and employed new staff, (as the family firm expanded considerably at this time), alongside being a painter and decorator.

I want to make the business huge and be able to give my dad a pension. I have worked hard, and am determined to make it a success and do my family proud, added Lucy. Judging by father, Kennys comments at the Awards ceremony, shes certainly achieved that and more!

Out ER Whats That All About Then?Have you been wondering about those new little red signs which have appeared like a rash on some of our highway furniture around Bourne recently? Maybe a Republican call to arms (Elizabeth R. out). Treason, to even consider it! What about those around Elsea Park signifying an out ER ring road, (thus confirming the rat-run past Sainsburys as the inner ring road)?!No, the answer is much more obvious, (or so the County Council would like to have us think). In the interest of public safety, 105,000 has

been spent on these Flood Evacuation route signs, aimed at protecting Lincolnshires coastal communities. A tidal surge in 2013 led to extensive damage on the coast, including at Donna Nook, where hundreds of seals were displaced. Officials said the signage would help people reach places of safety. Thirteen routes along the east coast, besides ours in the south of the county, will benefit from the warnings.

Richard Davies, executive member for highways at L.C.C, said: This provision will help us encourage residents who live in

these flood risk areas of our county to follow the signs in an emergency and will also raise awareness amongst tourists and visitors who are not familiar with our road network.So its all to get us away from Spalding p.d.q. and up on to the hills, once the deluge arrives. Just as well then that not all of our county is flat!


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On Wednesday November 11th, students from Bourne Academy took part in the nationally acclaimed Shakespeare Schools Festival at The Key Theatre in Peterborough. A cast of twenty performance artists from Year 8 to Year 10 performed a modernised Romeo and Juliet with great focus and flair. Recently, students had undergone stage combat training and received physical theatre techniques, courtesy of a Frantic Assembly workshop. There was much to admire in this well-put-together performance with actors as young as thirteen years old playing the roles of Romeo (Connor McGinlay) and Juliet (Elara Kirtland) with great maturity, true to Shakespeares original intentions.

The context of the play was fresh and exciting for students, as the Montagues were represented as rough looking street-wise lads from a failing school, and the Capulets as grammar school girls from a single gender intake, educational establishment. Their coming-together was manifested, with great reluctance, when having to form a new Academy, under the guidance of the newly selected, no-nonsense Headmaster/

From Fair Verona to Peterborough, via Bourne Academy

Three Counties Dog Rescue Charity Shop Now Open in Bourne Three Counties had two and a half days, from the signing of the lease on Wednesday November 25th, to achieve the aim of opening their new shop in time for the Bourne Christmas Market and switching on of the lights. It meant burning the midnight oil, as the shop was painted throughout, fittings put in place and stocked, sorted, priced and displayed. The scheduled Saturday opening was met and the shop launched with a successful start. It will now be open on Mondays to Saturdays, and aims to feature quality items as well as plenty of bargains.

Principal, Escalus (played by Tom Paskin). The death of Mercutio (Ed Saberton-Ward) set in a school yard, as an effective fight sequence, involving realistic hair grabbing, body throws and fist fighting fury, saw the feisty Tybalt (Becky Robinson) finally get her come-uppance. In the final and most famous scene, students bravely took on the new physical, theatre weight-bearing techniques, mastered by teacher/directors Mrs Parker and Miss Hunt, to portray the lovers final tragic moments in the tomb. All this tragedy was interspersed by the moments of laugh- out-loud brilliance by characters such as Paris (Keiran Reid) who masterfully created the role to maximise its comic potential.

Students shared the professional stage with Jack Hunt School (who performed their version of Taming of the Shrew) and Peterborough Regional College (performing Titus Andronicus). It was a night of high standard performance work the culmination of months of hard work and commitment. All in all, a fantastic tribute to the work of our most beloved and famous playwright, who continues to inspire and connect with an audience of all ages.


The New Year is a great time to make a fresh start. With hypnosis you will have more control over your life, be less stressed, with more energy, and the ability to find a better quality sleep.

As we head into 2016 you may be looking at alternative ways to ease the stresses of working, and living, in our modern hectic 24/7 lifestyle. As you take on more and more, you can sometimes find that we struggle to cope, and so, stress becomes that unseen burden that can lead you to become anxious, sleepless and prone to anger or even overeating.

Most people will go into the New Year with the very best of intentions to take back control of something in their lives where there has been no control, then the motivation stops and they return to the same old ways, so it is important to keep that motivation high and to have a firm and realistic goal set that you can aim towards. Hypnotherapy can help you keep the control and focus on things which are important to you achieving the things you want to improve.

Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy is a fantastic way to help to empty ourselves of stress and to be more at peace with the world

around us, says fully qualified, registered and insured practitioner Christine Beardwood. We work with a client to help them move forward in their lives to greater achievements in a relaxed, calm and confident way. Hypnotherapy is well known in successfully helping people to stop smoking in one simple session but it can also be used to help in other, tremendously positive ways from losing weight, depression, improving confidence and sleep through to easing stress/anxiety and promoting relaxation.

Hypnotherapy is also widely used to help people overcome specific phobias, including the fear of flying. Spring is a time when people may be looking ahead to booking flights for summer holidays and some individuals may find flying a little

daunting we can help ease the fear of flying using specific hypnotherapy techniques which are therapeutic for the individual.

Christine is a member of the Association for Solution Focused Hypnotherapy (AfSFH) which insists on the highest standards of practice from its members many of whom hold the prestigious Hypnotherapy Practitioners Diploma (HPD).

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Bournes Lights Werent Pants!

Were not taking our pants down for anyone, said the lady on the radio recently. This was intriguing stuff indeed from Sue Griggs, the chair of Tivertons Christmas Lights Committee. Apparently, the Devon towns display this year bears a remarkable resemblance to a row of underpants hanging on a washing line. Rather than feeling embarrassed though, Ms. Griggs went on to say how the town is now celebrating its unexpected notoriety, suggesting that more people than ever are coming to the shops, so that they can cop an eyeful of Santas pants!

Any suggestions how the organisers of Bournes fantastic display of Christmas lights could follow this lead, and come up with something similarly, seasonally sensational for 2016, please e-mail us here at Discovering Bourne.

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For one business owner, this New Year marks a time of change. Frankies Health and Beauty has now become Phi Phi - Beauty, Health and Wellbeing Clinic. Frankie tells us what she has planned for the coming year.

It feels like the right time to introduce some changes, as 2015 was ever-evolving. I am pleased to now be in a position where I can introduce Abby to the business; she brings her expertise to Phi Phi, by adding further treatments to the clinic

Phi Phi (pronouced Pea Pea) is a new concept, and offers a wide variety of essential and luxury beauty treatments, as well as alternative and holistic therapies. Im aiming to help clients with the everyday stresses, by giving them a little Me Time in this quiet and secluded haven.

Both Frankie and Abby are highly skilled therapists with over twenty-five years in the industry

between them, eleven of those also spent educating their up-and-coming therapists. Abby is an award-winning massage therapist and specialises in Reflexology, Indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy Massage. She will be offering free consultations with her treatments to ensure she can treat the individual as a whole, and restore physical harmony.

Frankie specialises in Colon Hydrotherapy and, having worked in London over the past five years, is excited to be bringing Colon Hydrotherapy back to Bourne. It is an ancient treatment and is known to successfully help relieve such things as constipation, IBS, headaches, skin conditions, tiredness and lots more!

So, whether youre looking for essential maintenance or a special treat, give Phi Phi a call and see if they can help in making you feel you again!

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| Spotlight on Schools

Edenham C. of E. Primary School is situated in the village of Edenham, four miles west of Bourne. With its unofficial motto, Learning through Mud and Fun, head teacher, Mrs Kris Radford-Rea, here sheds some light on this remarkable little school.Our vision is that all pupils will learn to the best of their ability, achieve success academically and in other areas of life, but most of all, we want to inspire a love of learning and a passion for living life well.

Our environment dictates some of the path which our curriculum has taken; the school has close physical and historical links with the Church of St. Michael and all Angels in Edenham, and the Grimsthorpe Castle Estate. With resources such as these, (beautiful landscapes, ancient trees, a small but diverse river valley, badger setts, kite nests, bats, owls, friendly local farms and a castle estate and church, steeped in history), we realised that wed be foolish not to make them central to our way of learning. So, about five years ago, we started to develop our grounds to include a spiritual garden designed for wildlife, an outdoor classroom, a gardening area, and we made the woodland and river accessible once again. We trained a really talented Forest School Teacher, David Hawes, with whom the children now learn skills, ranging from knot tying and bridge-building to problem solving and creativity.

We prioritise trips, both locally and further afield,

as vital learning experiences. In addition, we see healthy, loving and caring relationships as the underlying thread to everything we do. Our pupils are encouraged to think about friendships, bullying, families and their own well-being regularly.

Our last Ofsted, in November 2011, concluded that we are a good school with some outstanding features. Wed like to think that we send our young people out into the world as good human beings - well prepared and loved - a view shared recently by a grandparent of one of our leavers.

My granddaughter was shy at first, but by the end of Year 6 she had become a totally different person, not only achieving very well in her learning, but also becoming an outgoing, helpful and caring person, with a real Christian attitude to people and life. This has been a real asset at her new, larger school, with its challenges and pressures. She has continued to do well, thanks to all she learnt at Edenham.

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Found at the lower end of the spine, the Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) connect the sacrum (a triangular shaped bone at the base of the spine) to each of the larger outer pelvic bones (ilia) to make the pelvis complete. They act as shock absorbers allowing movement and body weight to be transferred in a smooth and controlled manner from the upper body through to the legs and vice versa.

Sacro-iliac Joint problems

possiBLe Causes oF inJuRy:

SIJ injuries are not unusual. The more traumatic causes can include a fall onto your side such as a miss-timed sliding tackle, or slipping andlanding onto your bottom. Less dramatic reasons include repetitive weight bearing activities such as running, jumping, dancing or gymnasticsfor example. In practice, a common cause is a sudden jolt to the pelvis such as missing a step or dropping into an unseen hole in the ground whilst walking the dog. A rounded or slouchingposture can also be a triggering factor.

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Pain is usually felt on one side of the lower back often localised to the dimpled area just belowyour waistband. You may feel discomfort in the buttock, lower abdomen or groin regions too.Some patients report a sense that the affected leg feels a slightly different length or that it even drags or doesnt swing

properly when they walk.Occasionally the front of the thigh feels achy or appears to burn if they have been on their feet too long. Rest can be a relief although you canend up feeling slightly stiff afterwards and turningover in bed can be painful too.

TReaTmenT opTions:

In my experience, most SI problems respond really well to manual treatment. Using techniques to decompress or

re-align the joints and straighten the pelvis can work really well to restore normal joint movement. Soft tissue massage and stretching can then reduce the localised muscle spasm and encourage a healthier blood flow to the tissues.

This helps to drain away any inflammation built up and speed up the recovery. Muscle re-education can then strengthen the surrounding areas or correct anypostural imbalances that may be contributing and reduce the likelihood of a reoccurrence.Sometimes a special pelvic belt or sports taping is useful to stabilise the joint for a while. Very occasionally the most persistence may need referring for a corticosteroid injection or further tests.

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The club was started in 2012 by Vicki moult, who decided that she would really like to play netball again, so she started asking her friends if they would like to join her and the rest is history, as they say. she asked Lorna Clayden if she would be their coach and umpire and they havent looked back. We have had lots of support from local businesses and groups, such as Bakkavor, precision sports, The Round Table, abacus Recruitment and the Len pick Trust, who have donated money to enable the club to buy kit, posts and balls, and to pay for Lorna to become a qualified level 2 coach, Vicki explains. The club has also had tremendous support from Bourne Westfield primary academy, by allowing them to train there during the summer months and also to use whatever equipment they need for free. quentin marks estate agents and gordons photographic have also supported the club in various ways.

Bourne Again joined the England Netball Back to Netball programme in 2012 and started in Division 4. By the end of last year, they had

progressed to Division 1, and have now joined a higher league. The club has approximately twenty-five members and currently has two teams in the Stamford Netball League. The club is going from strength to strength and are now looking for new members to expand the amount of teams they have. They are also looking to add another training night, so that they can invite players of all ability to play and not feel out of their depth. The club is open to ladies, from sixteen upwards. Currently, one boy trains with them, but unfortunately, boys are not allowed to play in the local leagues!

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if anyone would be interested in joining the club, then please contact Lorna at [email protected] or Vicki at [email protected]. Training is on a Wednesday evening at Bourne grammar school and matches in the stamford League are on a Tuesday. it is 3 per training session, and 20 to join the club.

please contact Vicki or Lorna beforehand if you fancy turning up for training.


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Anyone for Yoga?Laura has worked in the fitness industry for twenty years and teaches Hatha Yoga, which is suitable for all ages, abilities and levels. Everyone is welcome.

To use Lauras words, My aim is to make people feel better; life these days can throw us stress, anxiety, injuries and illness. I like to see people float out after class, smiling and looking a lot happier than when they walked in!

Her new class starts in January 2016 at Wake House, Bourne, on Tuesday mornings at 9.30am. Please check the website for further details: www.serenityyogawithlaura.co.uk

Start your 2016 positively and more healthily!

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In the age of online booking sites, using a travel agent may feel like going the way of the dinosaur. But Travel Counsellors is about so much more than simply selling you a holiday. With twenty-three years of experience in travel, I provide services and have knowledge that you just cant get online. And when things dont go to plan, knowing you have your own personal Travel Counsellor working for your best interests gives you that invaluable peace of mind.

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the couple in the next room to yours got champagne and you didnt? They probably used Travel Counsellors!

5) Time SavingsInstead of searching blindly on the internet for hours, days, or even weeks, let me do the research for you. With your personal needs in mind, Ill put the work in to ensure every component of the trip is tailored to your wishes.

6) Safety NetIf anything should go wrong during your trip, you can rely on me to assist you. I will suggest and arrange alternative travel arrangements, help you to deal with any travel emergency you may have, and put you in touch with

the right local people to answer your needs.

7) On the Cutting EdgeTravel Counsellors are on the cutting edge of whats new. We are the first to know about a new resort, cruise ship or tour. So if you want to travel on the latest and greatest, Travel Counsellors is the way to go!

8) You Pay the Same Anyway!Its a common misconception that youll pay more to book with an agent. With the relationships we have forged with airlines, hotels, cruise lines, car hire companies, attraction tickets suppliers, (to name a few), we have access to excellent rates, along with discounted rooms rates and excellent airfares.

9) You Get Matched RightIf you call a cruise line directly, they wont tell you that their competitor is a better fit for you and your travel needs. As Im an independent, I have the freedom to sell everything, able to focus on your particular needs, and make sure you are matched up with the right holiday.

10) An Ongoing Mutually Beneficial Relationship

A good agent is like a good mechanic. Once you find them, youll never want to give them up. A holiday may be your biggest discretionary spend in any given year, along with your limited time, so you want to make sure its done right.

Travel Counsellors Why Not Leave it to the Experts?

Travel CounsellorsT 01778 338530E [email protected]/clare.lockett

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For a chat about your upcoming travel needs, all built around the things you love most, call me on 01778 338530 at a time to suit you


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Relax and unwind and welcome the New Year with this fantastic sale offer.

Arrive and enjoy the full use of our leisure facilities, 22 metre pool, sauna, steam room and spa pools, a 30 minute shared flotation treatment and then a 2 course lunch for two.

(Due to health contraindications please check with the spa staff if you suffer from any medical conditions).

This is a limited offer, available 9.30am-6pm Tuesday-Friday throughout

January and February 2016.

20% off any additional treatments when booked together with this offer.

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Call the spa to make your reservation now on 01572 771313

This is a limited offer

New Year - New YouIf you want to say,NO! to cigarette smoking, then why not let The Vape Project help you out with those New Years resolutions?

The Vape Project, with their outlets on West Street, Bourne and Market Gate, Market Deeping, offer a large range of devices to cater for the new users of e-cigarettes (look-ing to kick the cigarette smoking habit) and to advanced users, looking for higher powered tanks and premium layered flavours.

For the whole of January, 2016, we will be giving new users 20% off starter kits to give that vital boost when you start your New Years resolutions.

All flavours are available to try, on our fla-vour-testing station, and all of our staff have a wide range of knowledge to help and guide you along, to ensure you get the best advice and user experience.

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Goldilocks Re-visitedA recent newspaper report caught my eye and got me thinking of whether or not animals have developed the notion of revenge. In October, a lady in Asheville County, North Carolina, U.S.A. returned to her daughters apartment, to find a bear had entered the building and was help-ing itself, not to porridge, but to some pet food. By pulling down on the unlocked door handle, the bear had gained entry to the premises. Fire Department spokeswoman, Kelley Klope, said that the emergency services were called and, by hitting on the ceiling, had managed to scare away the hungry intruder, without too much damage being caused. She refused to say wheth-er or not a small chair had been broken or the smallest of beds slept in!

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10 Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED

Join us at The Bluebell in Helpston

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2015 Word of the Year is Binge-watchOur wonderful language continues to be augmented year on year, and the practice known as the binge-watch has claimed the title of Collins Dictionary Word of the Year for 2015. Meaning to watch a large number of television programmes (especially all the showsfromoneseries)insuccession,itreflectsa marked change in viewing habits, due to subscriptionserviceslikenetflix.

Helen Newstead, Head of Language Content at Collins, said: The rise in usage of binge-watch is clearly linked to the biggest sea change in our viewing habits since the advent of the video recorder, nearly forty years ago. Its not uncommon for viewers to binge-watch a whole season of programmes, such as House of Cards or Breaking Bad, in just a couple of evenings - something that, in the past, would have taken months.

Those partaking in binge-watching may run the risk of dadbod, one of ten in the word of the year list. Referring to an untoned and slightly plump male physique, dadbod is not without its admirers, with actors like Seth Rogen, Colin

Firth and Leonardo DiCaprio thought to have developed such a fine figure.

Other contenders for the word of the year title included:

Corbynomics(noun): the economic policies advocated by the UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

manspreading(noun):the act or an instance of a male passenger in a bus or train splaying his legs in a way that denies space to the passenger sitting next to him.

clean eating (noun): following a diet that contains only natural foods, and is low in sugar, salt, and fat.

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There is a huge revival in interest in traditional crafts including sewing, from cushions to quilts. The great thing about this kind of sewing is that you can spend all day cutting and machine sewing, or you can sit in the evening (or all day!) and hand sew, the choice is yours.

Learning something new can be difficult if you rely on books and the internet for your information. You just cant beat a class where you can be shown exactly what to do, and be given the skills and encouragement to experiment for yourself. Most importantly, in a class you get to work alongside fellow enthusiasts; the

immediate support is impossible to find even in online groups.

Barn Creations is an exciting new business in Hanthorpe where Sue ORiordan shares her passion for patchwork, quilting, and all things textiles.

I have always loved sewing and crafting

and I realised that there were many other people who were really interested as well, but did not know where to begin.

As well as patchwork and quilting, I run one-off workshops where you can make single items such as bags, fabric bowls, folders and book covers, and simple embroidery. The introduction to fabric dyeing day is a great way for you to create unique fabric to use in your projects.

If you want to find out more, or join Sue at one of her patchwork classes, or craft workshops, contact her on 01778 570846 or [email protected]. Alternatively visit www.barn-creations.co.uk.

Sew... what's new in 2016?

Call us on 01778 570846 E. [email protected] www.barn-creations.co.uk

What have you promised yourself for 2016?

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If there are any areas of your plot that still need a winter digging, then make sure that the soil is not frozen or waterlogged (if the soil sticks to your boots, keep off it) ,as this will only compact the soil. Well- rotted manure, or organic material can be added to the soil surface and it will become incorporated naturally.

At this time of year, rhubarb can be forced, using pots or an upturned bucket, making sure any holes are covered to completely cut out the light. What could be tastier than pale pink sticks of rhubarb, harvested in late February?

Towards the end of the month, seed potatoes should be available and you can start chitting them in seed trays ready for planting. Other jobs that can be carried out are pruning apple and pear trees, (but not stone fruits such

as cherry and damson, which should be summer pruned); plant bare-rooted trees and bushes; support Brussels sprouts and sprouting broccoli; protect plants from cold; and check stakes and ties. You could start a bean trench by digging down about 60cm and then start filling it with your organic kitchen waste. Each time you add a batch of waste, cover with a layer of soil: continue until the trench is full and leave it to rot down.

Its a good time of year for a spot of cleaning: seed trays and plant pots can be cleaned with a mild bleach solution to kill diseases that may have carried over to the new seedlings. Also, gardening equipment can be cleaned (linseed oil any wooden handles) and the shed and greenhouse may benefit from a clean and tidyup.

I hope you have a fruitful (and a veggiful) 2016!

Although there are one or two jobs that you can do, January is a good time for sitting by the fire with a nice cup of tea and organise a planting plan for what you would like to grow and where you are going to grow it. Take stock of what grew well this year, or if you have an allotment, what success other growers had that you would maybe like to try growing. How about trying to grow something a little unusual for a change; away from your usual standard fruit and veg?

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Do you like to chat ?Are you friendly ?Do you have a good sense of humour ?Are you self-motivated ?Would you like to make 2016 your year ?

Make the change today and call01778 421427 or 07873 499061Or email [email protected]

Are you looking to make a lifestyle change in 2016?

Can you answer Yes to any of the following questions?

If you have answered Yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you . The team at discovering magazines are looking for another great salesperson, to increase their well-established client base. Flexible working hours, great earning potential and full training will be given.

Your success is in your hands!

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Straw Bear

Festival

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Community

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In the Hot Seat -

Brian Kell B.E.M.

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Pet Advice page 26



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Laytons Dry Cleaners Move to Bournepage 10

Waterside Garden Centre 25 Years!page 6

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01778 346620www.laytonsdrycleaners.co.uk

1 angel Precinct, Bourne

LAYTONS Dry Cleaners Now in BourneYoud be Hard Pressed to

Get a Cleaner Deal!Eighty years ago, Mr. William Layton established his rst dry-cleaning business in Whittlesey and expansion soon followed into March and Wisbech. Market Deeping and Spalding were then in line for the Layton touch, and the reputation for quality dry-cleaning became rmly established in South Lincolnshire. Now, in the capable hands of his grandson, Andrew, this family rm is here in Bourne, trading from their completely re-furbished premises in the Angel Precinct, off North Street. Seeing the demise of the existing dry-cleaning business on this site enabled the ambitious and convivial Mr Layton to expand into Bourne, removing the need for his many long-standing customers to pad the A15 to his Deeping branch. Emphasis is placed on a quality service, the old-fashioned, individual approach, where respect is paid to the customer and their often, very expensive garments. Laytons are specialists in the careful treatment of wedding dresses, alongside the daily range of clothing, curtains, upholstery and work-wear. Add the fact that an express service is part of Laytons modus operandi, (at no extra cost!) then you have their recipe for success. Over seventy local agents service, twice weekly, an enormous patch of Eastern England for Laytons, (including Morton, Corby Glen and Folkingham), and, as you would expect, Laytons staff are fully trained in all aspects of the laundry industry.

For more information please call 01778 393618, or visit www.laytonsdrycleaners.co.uk

BarnsdaleHall Hotel

01778 393618

Beautiful Bathrooms... for every home

Monday - Friday9 am - 5.00 pm

Saturday9 am - 4.00 pm

SundayCLOSED

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If you are thinking of re-designing your bathroom, or buying a new bathroom suite then why not visit our showroom and see some of the

stylish contemporary and traditional products available!

Job Opportunity

Do you like to chat ?Are you friendly ?Do you have a good sense of humour ?Are you self-motivated ?Would you like to make 2016 your year ?

Make the change today and call01778 421427 or 07873 499061Or email [email protected]

Are you looking to make a lifestyle change in 2016?

Can you answer Yes to any of the following questions?

If you have answered Yes to these questions, we would love to hear from you . The team at discovering magazines are looking for another great salesperson, to increase their well-established client base. Flexible working hours, great earning potential and full training will be given.

Your success is in your hands!

Issue

137 /

Janu

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016


Straw Bear

Festival

page 10

Community

Matters

page 12-14

In the Hot Seat -

Brian Kell B.E.M.

page 63

WINTER

GARDENING

TIPSPage 18Your favour i te f ree com

munity m

agazine del ivered to your door

Ea s t rea and Coate s

Issue

20

/ May

201

5

Win two Ashes

tickets at March

Cricket Clubs fundraising

evening page 23 Spotlight on March Golf Club

page 42

Pet Advice page 26



LOCALHISTORYpage 34


Issue

43

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arch

201

5



Illusions Tattoo & Piercingpage 8

Laytons Dry Cleaners Move to Bournepage 10

Waterside Garden Centre 25 Years!page 6

SPOTLIGHT O

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Arms

D I S C O V E R I N G Bourne | March 201510 March 2015 | D I S C O V E R I N G Bourne 11

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opeNiNg times Monday Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am- 4.00pm

01778 346620www.laytonsdrycleaners.co.uk

1 angel Precinct, Bourne

LAYTONS Dry Cleaners Now in BourneYoud be Hard Pressed to

Get a Cleaner Deal!Eighty years ago, Mr. William Layton established his rst dry-cleaning business in Whittlesey and expansion soon followed into March and Wisbech. Market Deeping and Spalding were then in line for the Layton touch, and the reputation for quality dry-cleaning became rmly established in South Lincolnshire. Now, in the capable hands of his grandson, Andrew, this family rm is here in Bourne, trading from their completely re-furbished premises in the Angel Precinct, off North Street. Seeing the demise of the existing dry-cleaning business on this site enabled the ambitious and convivial Mr Layton to expand into Bourne, removing the need for his many long-standing customers to pad the A15 to his Deeping branch. Emphasis is placed on a quality service, the old-fashioned, individual approach, where respect is paid to the customer and their often, very expensive garments. Laytons are specialists in the careful treatment of wedding dresses, alongside the daily range of clothing, curtains, upholstery and work-wear. Add the fact that an express service is part of Laytons modus operandi, (at no extra cost!) then you have their recipe for success. Over seventy local agents service, twice weekly, an enormous patch of Eastern England for Laytons, (including Morton, Corby Glen and Folkingham), and, as you would expect, Laytons staff are fully trained in all aspects of the laundry industry.

For more information please call 01778 393618, or visit www.laytonsdrycleaners.co.uk

BarnsdaleHall Hotel

01778 393618


| legal Affairs advice by Hegarty Solicitors

CoHabItINg CouPlES advICE FRom tHE ExPERtS

Hegarty Solicitors | 10 Ironmonger Street | Stamford | PE9 1PLTel: 01780 752066 | www.hegarty.co.uk

However, there is still no real protection in law for these families, should either party find themselves in a financial predicament as a result of the breakdown of the relationship.

Many people still hold the incorrect belief that there is such thing as a common law marriage. In fact, a British Social Attitudes Survey, conducted in 2008, concluded that 51% of people who were asked believed that unmarried couples who lived together probably had the same rights as married couples. This is simply not the case.

Where the parties have children together there is some limited recourse available via the court or Child Maintenance Service but the courts powers in these circumstances are very restricted, and the Child Maintenance Service are generally limited to applying the government prescribed calculation.

Conversely, couples who are married or are civil partners, have the protection of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 which gives the court a wide range of powers to ensure that both parties can adjust to the separation without undue financial hardship. There is no equivalent legislation for couples who are not married or civil partners.

Politicians have woken up to the need for such legislation, yet the Cohabitation Rights Bill, intended to address the rights of cohabiting couples, is still only in the early stages of passing through Parliament.

A survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics has concluded that unmarried cohabiting couple families are the fastest growing family type in the UK, with nearly half of those families having dependant children living with them.

Many couples are therefore entering into Cohabitation Agreements. A properly prepared and entered-into Cohabitation Agreement can determine shares in the family home, deal with the ownership of personal property, and provide for one party to pay some form of financial maintenance or lump sum to the other party upon separation. It can therefore offer the protection which is currently unavailable to these families.

It is however imperative that such an agreement is prepared by a specialist Family Lawyer to ensure that it has the best possible chance of being enforceable.

Chris brown is accredited by the Family lawyers organisation Resolution as a Specialist in dealing with Complex Financial Remedy cases featuring low, medium and high or exceptional income and assets.

If you wish to speak to a specialist Family law solicitor about what options may be best suited to your particular circumstances, please call Chris at the Stamford office on 01780 752066 or email [email protected]


| Consumer AdviceBy Eileen Le Voi www.safelocaltrades.com

safe Local Trades benefits consumers and tradersLaunched in 2008, award-winning Safe Local Trades has proved to be a huge success as a local community safety service, protecting consumers from cowboy and rogue traders. Providing free and easy access to a register of local recommended tradesmen, this hugely beneficial service has been greatly praised by the general public who regularly use and recommend this local website.

With over 8,000 customer reviews, Safe Local Trades is the named vetted register for local Age UK branches. David Bache, CEO of Age UK Peterborough, says: Safe Local Trades has really helped to complement the range of services that we offer to the older and vulnerable people in our communities, by successfully providing trustworthy traders to our clients, over the past several years.

Targeting the PE Postcode area, Safe Local Trades is recognised as a tried and tested service and is supported by a host of local agencies, Neighbourhood Watch groups, local authority services and charities across the PE postcode areas.

Here are some of our members

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Not sure who to trust? Need a recommendation for a reputable trader?

The award-winning www.safelocaltrades.com is your trusted local website, providing you with a register of highly recommended, tried and tested tradesmen in your area. All members are criminal record checked, vetted and approved, have agreed to abide by a Service Charter and are monitored on an on-going basis; thereby giving you complete peace of mind.

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FEBRUARYSCENIC SOMERSET Monday 1 February 5 Days HB from 209

LLANDUDNO LANDLUBBERS CRUISE Sunday 14 February 5 Days HB from 339

MYSTERY WEEKEND Friday 26 February 3 Days HB from 149

MARCHTWO DAY GETAWAY - SCENIC SNOWDONIA Sunday 6 March 2 Days HB from 89

PAIGNTON & DELIGHTFUL DEVON Friday 11 March 4 Days HB from 229

MYSTERY & HISTORY WEEKEND Friday 18 March 3 Days HB from 149

TENBY & PICTURESQUE PEMBROKESHIRE Monday 21 March 5 Days HB from 319

EASTER BREAK IN NORTHUMBERLAND Friday 25 March 4 Days HB from 269

BLACK FOREST & ALSACE HOUSE PARTY Monday 28 March 6 Days HB from 429

APRIL TWO DAY GETAWAY - CHESTER & LIVERPOOL Saturday 2 April 2 Days HB from 99

CRICCIETH "ROLLING BACK THE YEARS" Monday 4 April 5 Days HB from 299

LONDON & THE WALDORF EXPERIENCE Sunday 10 April 2 Days BB from 149

DONEGAL - IRELANDS COASTLINES & CASTLES Sunday 17 April 6 Days HB from 499

4 STAR SUNDAY NIGHT SAVER Sunday 24 April 2 Days HB from 79

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Words from the Mayor

Id like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came out on a very cold Saturday to celebrate the switching on of the Bourne lights on November 28th, and to support the Christmas Market. I hope you all enjoyed the day.

Although the Town Council provide the lights, the tree and the switch on, the real heroes and heroines are those who take the trouble to plan for and provide the street market and all the entertainment. I am sure we are all grateful for their magnificent efforts. A little girl called Del made a substantial contribution, as it was discovered immediately before 4.30 pm that we had no switch. Fortunately, Del was wearing a bright red hat and, calling upon the mystical wonder of the season, we were able to use the hat as a magic switch. To widespread disbelief, not least that of Del, the lights came on, right on cue!

The last few weeks have been very busy for us. Following on from the Remembrance activities, the preparations for Christmas began, and we have hosted a quiz, a Beetle Drive and the first round of our Pub Winter Challenge. The next round will be at the Wishing Well in January, and it would appear that the attendees have enjoyed the events. We will be

having another quiz and Beetle Drive in the spring, along with a whist drive and probably, on April 2nd, a Lancashire Night.

Despite the feeling of joy generated, it is impossible not to be reminded of the terrible events taking place in the world, and in particular in the Middle East. It seems impossible to comprehend the evil that invades peoples hearts to commit such appalling atrocities. Regardless of feeling helpless on a global scale, it should not destroy our regard for the basic humanity of most men and women.

It would be marvellous if we could all find the time and energy to be inclusive in our celebrations over this holiday period, demonstrating our care and concern in practical ways. I suspect that many of us will have over-indulged with food, with drink and with presents, when just a modicum of consideration for those less fortunate might be more appropriate and mutually rewarding.

May your 2016 be better than your 2015, as we celebrate the new year, reflecting it in our care and love for our neighbours particularly the elderly and the lonely.


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Proud sponsors of Santas Christmas Grotto! Rosedale would like to thank all of the businesses who helped to create the grotto experience and a

very special thank you goes to the one and only Santa who the children loved yet again. A chilly, but wonderful day was had by all and the team at Rosedale were delighted to create some magical memories for the lovely

children of Bourne.

Branch Brothers Bourne Carpet Store Gordons Photographic Fireplace Finesse St. Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice James Campbell Roofing Fovia Wake House (especially Peter ) The Corn Exchange Sukies Party Emporium Groovy Foods Crown Jewellers Lime House Interiors Lincolnshire Police Force Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Perfect For The Home Rotary Club of St Peters The Round Table Rosedale Philip Knowles Bourne Town Council Salvation Army Joannes Bookwork Services Helen Powell Jessie Bellamy Newton Fallowell Jack & The Beanstalk Cast Paul Fellows Hinds Amusements Bourne Academy LDC Andy Willis Bourne Scouts Waterside Garden Centre Julies Caf Sainsburys Discovering Bourne Gordon Lack JJ Mac Ltd builders Georgess Fish Bar

Bourne events Team would like to also thank all the businesses and people in Bourne who helped to promote our wonderful event.

B o u r n e s M a g i c a l c h r i s t M a s - s a t u r d a y 2 8 t h n o V e M B e r

Branch Brothers Bourne Carpet Store Gordons Photographic Fireplace Finesse St. Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice James Campbell Roofing Fovia Wake House (especially Peter ) The Corn Exchange Sukies Party Emporium Groovy Foods Crown Jewellers Lime House Interiors Lincolnshire Police Force Norwich and Peterborough Building Society Bourne Westfield Primary Academy Perfect For The Home Rotary Club of St Peters The Round Table Rosedale Philip Knowles Bourne Town Council Salvation Army Joannes Bookwork Services Helen Powell Jessie Bellamy Newton Fallowell Jack & The Beanstalk Cast Paul Fellows Hinds Amusements Bourne Academy LDC Andy Willis Bourne Scouts Waterside Garden Centre Julies Caf Sainsburys Discovering Bourne Gordon Lack JJ Mac Ltd builders Georgess Fish Bar

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Those of you that have been involved with business networking groups in the past will probably be familiar with the fact that many do not allow more than one subscribed member in a given service or business sector. In todays business environment, this does not make sense, as many small businesses will diversify and offer multiple services. For example, a PC maintenance company may also offer web-design services. Similarly, a printing company may also branch out into offering web services, as could a training company. Three very different businesses, but with a common overlap.

At Bourne Business Chamber, we make no such restriction, and you may well find yourself sat opposite another member who is normally a business rival. To accommodate this, all members

leave their weapons at the door, metaphorically speaking. It is refreshing in our meetings and gatherings to see those that would normally be considered rivals, sharing ideas. Meetings are managed in a friendly, but professional manner, and almost everyone contributes with their stories and experiences.

If you are a local Bourne business, and would be interested in joining the group, you are welcome to attend two sessions before joining, to check if the group is of value to you, and indeed if your business and you can further enhance an already diverse group of local businesses. For more information on the Chamber, and up-and-coming meetings and talks, refer to our website at www.bournebusiness.co.uk

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Boddington Law - Protection for You and Your BusinessAffordable law without compromise certainly sounds an attractive proposition, and it becomes even more so when Bournes Boddington Law associate member, Peter Fisher, explains the fundamentals of his firms business model.

Rather than a client having to take time out of their day to travel to their local law firm for their appointment, and leave the office in the hands of others, the Boddington Law solution sees one of their own associates visit the client, discuss the issue and, having returned to their own office, then organise a solution. Were all well aware that time is valuable, and by the client being able to maximise their presence at their own base, it is no wonder that this solution continues to prove a very popular part of the Boddington Law process.

The Direct Legal membership scheme is another way in which this very ambitious law firm can help their clients solve any business-related problem or

legal wrangle, without it having to cost the earth. A very reasonably pitched monthly subscription enables the client to get a rapid response from the associate and, by their having existing knowledge of the client and their type of business, a speedy and cost-effective solution is more likely to ensue.

Peter Fisher can offer a long and impressive range of life experiences, including his having owned successful businesses in various fields. Alongside other like-minded and supportive colleagues at Boddington Law, Peter feels confident that any legal or business-related solutions are never going to be far away.

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YouR FINaNCES BY PAUL ROSS, FINANCIAL PLANNER AT LANDMARK IFA LTD

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New Years Resolution: how to get your finances in orderTackling your finances doesnt have to be daunting. Here are some ideas on how to cut debt, start saving and make some money in 2016.

The start of a new year is a great time to face up to those credit card statements, check your savings pot and get your finances sorted in 2016.

Along with eating better, going to the gym more and bothering to read War and Peace, working on your financial situation often crops up on New Years resolutions lists. It only takes a few changes to make your money work harder for you:

doWN WItH dEbt With 35% of borrowers estimating it will take over three months to pay for their Christmas overspend*, tackling debt should be top of your financial to-do list in the New Year. (*Source gocompare.com)

If you have credit cards or overdrafts, you need to clear these before even thinking about saving there is no point receiving 2% interest on your savings if youre paying 20% interest on your credit card!

Clearing debt doesnt have to be difficult; there are a few small things you can do to chip away at the money you owe and, more importantly try not to rack up anymore.

I have a few suggestions. Please e-mail me, if you want to know further and I will e-mail these to you.

PICk uP a PENSIoNWe are now into the era of Workplace Pensions. Your employer must have a scheme and contribute to it on your behalf but only as long as you do too!

Do not opt out! You will be automatically enrolled if you are aged between 23 and 65 years, and earn 10,000 or more per year. If you are earning less than this - but over 5,824 - and aged 23 to 74 years, you can ask to be enrolled, and your employer will have to contribute. If you do not meet any of these criteria, you may still join but your employer is not forced to contribute.

Anyone contributing to a pension scheme under auto-enrolment will have contributions of at least 2% rising to 7% of salary by 2018, including at least 3% employer contribution and 0.8% tax relief.

Why would you turn down free money from your employer????

makE HaY oN YouR moRtgagEHistorically low mortgage rates mean that you should review your mortgage rates will rise, so this is a perfect time to look at longer-term fixed rates.

The mortgage is typically your single biggest outgoing, so it should be high up on the review list. You should be looking to get a better deal, even if you are not moving. Consult an Independent Financial Adviser and ask for a review. Rates are historically low, but you should be looking to position yourself for rate rises as they occur.

If you can afford to, make overpayments on your mortgage. Many lenders will allow you to overpay, usually by about 10% of the outstanding balance in any one year without incurring a fee.

YouR HomE BY PAUL GOWERS, GOWERS SURVEYORS LTD

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YouR HomE BY PAUL GOWERS, GOWERS SURVEYORS LTD

Keeping on top of your property dont let maintenance issues turn into problemsLike all of us, houses need to be looked after. Older houses, especially, need tender loving care, but new houses too need to be carefully and regularly checked. Issues will always arise from time to time, and you really need to keep on top of them before they develop into expensive problems. A bit of care and planning now can prevent costly damage further down the line.

A lot of issues I find with houses are a result of owners not keeping on top of things. A simple blocked gutter or running overflow which can be solved in a few minutes can, if left, cause serious damp, mould and damage. Many major problems start off small and can be easily and cheaply nipped in the bud if you check things over once in a while.

mY toP tIPS FoR WINtER:1) Next time it rains, pick up an umbrella and stand outside looking at roofs, rainwater gutters and downpipes. A lot of autumn leaves could be stuck in gutters and cause overflowing. Also, look at the wet ground around the house. Think if I was a droplet of water, how could I get in?

2) Check for gaps, cracks, old open pipe holes, cracks in render and rot developing in timberwork.

3) Check the chimney stacks for cracks and damage. Before you light the fire, make sure the chimney has been properly checked and swept by a specialist.

4) Get the boiler checked and serviced, if it hasnt been done in the last year. Many heating engineers are also plumbers, so get that checked too. If you have any houses standing empty over the cold winter months, drain the system down to prevent freezing and leaks, which could cause a lot of damage if the house is not checked regularly.

5) Make sure pipes are insulated, including external pipes such as cold water pipes to outside taps and drainage pipes. A frozen pipe leading to an outside tap can cause leaking inside.

A lot of things you can probably do yourself, but there are things that need to be done by a specialist. Bad DIY, using the wrong materials etc. can cause more problems than they solve and if you own an old house, you need tradesmen who

are experienced with how old buildings work, using breathable renders, paints, mortar etc.

Keeping your house in check will save you money and worry. I would be happy to give free,

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