Crowland Town Magazine

February 2021 Your Community Magazine

Louise Hollands Alpacas enjoying the Town Christmas Tree Photo by Louise Abbeygate Rest Home “At the heart • Residential Care • Day Care of Crowland!” • Respite Care • Refurbished rooms Your care, • Secure gardens Your home, • En-suite wet rooms • Comfortable Your choice. • Peaceful

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For further information contact Abbeygate Rest Home, Crowland PE6 OEG Tel: 01733 211429 Email: [email protected] Web: www.abbeygateresthomes.co.uk

CTM Feb15.indd 2 22/01/2015 08:55 Crowland Town Magazine Dear Reader, Happy New Year. As I write we are still governed by COVID lockdown restrictions with more stringent restrictions due to be introduced before this issue reaches you. A number of our contributors refer to the impact of the restrictions on their businesses or events. Due to the time needed to get from drafts to magazine production and delivery, please check with the various organisers before travelling to any event advertised. We continue to be supported by those organisations that are permitted to and are able to stay open and we remain very grateful to them. A list of those businesses etc that we have received nominations for is included again – if there are others that deserve inclusion please let me know. Best regards and stay safe, Paul Bywater, Editor. Please forward any comments or items for inclusion in the magazine to [email protected] or hand in to Classic Printers. The cost of personal notices are £5 and need to be sent in by 15th of the preceding month. For any other advertising please contact Jen on 210749 The views expressed in this magazine are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Crowland Town Magazine Committee.

THE LIBRARY AT CROWLAND HUB website www.crowlandhub.com

We’re OPEN, We’re CLOSED, We’re OPEN, We’re CLOSED, We’re part OPEN, We’re CLOSED. It’s like being at a Barn dance and waiting for the caller to give the next instructions. We want to dance on but at the same time we’re getting tired and dizzy. The thing is, it’s no different for us at The Hub than it must be for all the shopkeepers and those trying to run their businesses during this difficult time. We will get up and dance again at some point and, when we do, we hope you will value the library service we residents fought hard to keep available in this town. It’s not the most beautiful building from the outside but step in and you will find a warm welcome, helpful staff, an interesting local history section, and a delightful children’s section. Talking of helpful staff, if you’re looking forward to getting out and about again and mixing with the community, when that time comes why not think about becoming a Hub volunteer? We are always looking for library assistants and people to serve in Togs ‘n’ Cloggs, our fundraising shop. 1 BUYING : SELLING : RENTING

Peterborough: 01733 563965 Crowland: 01733 212305 Yaxley: 01733 426262

2 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Police South View Community Non Emergency...... 101 Primary School ...... 01733 210 361 PCSO Paul Coupland...... 07973 846 958 Crowland Abbey email, [email protected] Revd. Charles Brown ...... 01733 211 763 Doctor Revd. Annie Billson (Associate Priest).... 01733 211 648 Abbey View Surgery ...... 01733 210254 Methodist Chapel NHS Helpline...... 111 Rev’d Langley Mackrell-Hey ...... 01733 573147 Chemist The Catholic Church - St Norbert’s Crowland Pharmacy ...... 01733 210207 Father James Burke...... 01775 722056 Post Office ...... 01733 211716 The Samaritans ...... 01733 312727 Crowland Parish Council...... 01733 210653 Freephone...... 116 123 Text...... 07725 90 90 90 South Holland District Council ...... 01775 761161 email: [email protected] - www.samaritans.org South Holland Citizens Environment Agency Advice Bureau ...... 08444 994 199 Lower Nene Team ...... 01536 517721 Crowland Town Magazine Lincolnshire County Council Editorial ...... 07786 936620 Highways ...... 01522 782070 Advertising ...... 01733 210749 Trading Standards ...... 01522 782341 CROWLAND ORGANISATIONS - TELEPHONE CONTACT NUMBERS

Abbey 345 Pre-School...... 212399 Crowland Wheelers (Cycling Club)...... 210078 Agape Foodbank (Emergency & out of hours).07421 840313 Crowland Youth Club...... 210569 Allotment & Gardening Club...... 210865 Enya's Childcare...... 686364 Angling Club...... 211110 Gun Club...... 222031 Badminton Club...... 210603 / 210102 Junior Football ...... 211548 Bowls Club...... 211209 New Age Kurling Group ...... 212687 C.A.D.S...... 211193 Over 60’s Club ...... 210128 / 210158 Crowland Cancer Fund, ...... 210093 Royal British Legion Churches Together...... 210289 Caretaker ...... 212655 Branch and Club...... 210515 Community Playgroup...... 210510 R.B.L.Women’s Section...... 210260 Crowland in Bloom...... 211085 R.B.L.Club Ladies...... 211344 Crowland Brownies...... 211544 St. Raphael Club...... 211096 2nd Crowland Guides...... 211544 Town Society...... 688153 Crowland Cares...... 211797 The Ladies Club...... 210438 Crowland Care’s Craft Group ...... 210680 Twinning...... 718610 Crowland Community Hub (Library)...... 212027 Walking Groups...... 212687 Crowland Show...... 07932 331303 Wildlife Group...... 210680 Crowland Town Football...... 210676 Women’s Institute...... 210341

3 RESULTS L SCHOOL OF MOTORING ✽ Supply & Fit all Types of Blinds The key to safe & conﬁdent driving ✽ Repair & Cleaning Services Lorraine King D.S.A. A.D.I (car) ✽ Canopies & Patio Awnings ✽ Window Films ✽ Free Measuring, Fitting & Advice Tel: 01733 212228 ✽ Fast, Efficient and Friendly✽ Competitive Prices 6S 2 E EARNC Y ERIE Mob: 07930 189290 GET THE BEST FOR LESS EXP 01406 380482 / 07856 123414 [email protected]

JK Sheds & Fencing of Crowland Family run business • Est. 20 years

• Sheds / Summer Houses / Pet Houses Workshops / Garages • All hand made using heavy duty materials • Any type of fencing • Call John for a free quote/home visit Tel: 01733 211720 / 07946 250809 www.jk-sheds.co.uk • Email: jkilby585eaol.com Britim St Raphael Club Office Supplies We can supply your every need with our wide COME & JOIN US, ALL AGES range of goods & services to include: Office Furniture supply & installation, Stationery WELCOME supplies & paper, Confidential waste collection services & Ink & Toner. If you require any rd 3 Thursday every month assistance just call or email our friendly team. 7.00pm at Trinity Court 01733 212121 or [email protected] (Pick-up Service available) www.britim.co.uk

Have a cup of Tea / Cake & a game of Bingo Holistic therapy - Beauty - Nails Plus Outings to seaside / shopping trips / Based in a beautiful log cabin other clubs / Halloween Entertainment in quietHolistic garden therapy surroundings.- Beauty - Nails

Based in a beautiful log cabin in quiet & Christmas Party Over 18yearsgarden experiencesurroundings. Members £5.00 As’ka BaranOver 18years experience 89 North Street, Crowland Associated Members £10.00 As’ka Baran PE6 0EG89 North Street, Crowland 01733 211161PE6 / 079411992460EG Telephone: 01733 211161 / 07941199246 www.crowlandbeauty.co.ukwww.crowlandbeauty.co.uk 01733 211559 - 211096 By appointmentBy appointment only only

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CROWLAND ABBEY FLOODLIGHT • Window / Door Repairs SPONSORS • Double Glazing Repairs and Adjustments In memoriam to:- • Hinges SANDRA ASPLIN • Handles Sadly passed away • Misted / Broken Glass 1st February 2012

Call your local tradesman Remembered always with love M: 07834 697 719 and fond memories E: [email protected] By husband Roy and children Eamon, Alison, Kerry and all her family

14th - 21st FEBRUARY 2021 In loving memory of Andre Jackson Forever in our thoughts With love from Philip, Norma, Daniel, Jill & all family members

22nd - 28th February 2021 In loving memory of Cyril & Jill Fincham On their Wedding Anniversary 24th February “Always in our thoughts” love from Janice, Trevor, Steven & Nick.

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‘Teaching is good. Children have positive relationships with one another and the staff. There is a strong emphasis on establishing effective partnerships with parents. Leadership and Highlights from our report. management are strong.’

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6 Parish Rooms Hall Street, Crowland, PE6 0EW Phone: 01733 211797 Email: [email protected] Help Desk open Mon - Fri 9:30 - 12:30 CROWLAND CARES FEBRUARY 2021 CHAIRMANS MESSAGE: Unfortunately, the New Year finds us in yet another National lockdown and the situation looks very grim but on the positive we have now got the long awaited vaccine. With regard to this, we can offer transport to the Vaccination Centre whether that be at the GP Surgery or elsewhere through our South Holland Parish Voluntary Car Scheme if you are not able to get there by other means. Following contact by the GP Surgery to arrange your vaccine appointment please contact us on the above number should you need transport. There is a charge for this service. We will do our best to accommodate everyone who needs transport but we do only have 4 active volunteer drivers at this time. Following on from my report in the last Magazine about our involvement with Covid Assist, we are still working closely with them and we can also be contacted should you require any assistance in this present lockdown in addition to them. I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to Lorna Smith and Classic Printers for the donation following the sale of the Gardens of Crowland Calendar. Stay safe. David Ringham, Chairman COVID-19 VACCINE SCAMS We have been made aware of fake NHS text messages circulating, informing the public that they are eligible for Covid-19 Vaccine. The scam message reads “We have identified that you are eligible to apply for your vaccine” which prompts you to click on a link to find out more and to “apply” for the vaccine. The link directs you to a convincing fake NHS website, where fraudsters can coerce you to divulge personal or financial details. If you do get a notification, please check with your Doctor’s Surgery first. Cold calls that ask you to provide personal or financial details or ask you to pay over the phone to access the vaccine have also been reported. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately. The vaccine is NOT available for anyone to purchase no matter how rich they are. Any texts or emails containing URLs should always be treated with caution and urge members of the public to avoid clicking links in unsolicited texts or emails. Texts or emails that ask you to provide information such as your name, date of birth or financial details are scams and if you’re ever unsure about these types of messages, ignore or delete them. If you think you have been a victim of a scam or know of someone who has fallen victim to an online fraud: Contact your bank immediately to tell them what’s happened. Report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online. BUS PASS FORMS - Are available from our office during our opening times. PLEASE RING US IF YOU NEED HELP OR EVEN JUST A CHAT. Apart from our office number here is a reminder of others numbers, which are still available, we can be contacted on: � 615974 � 210829 � 210384 � 210921 � 211989 � 07515 875599 � 210036 � 07392 073767 Keep well and stay safe and your families and all the many volunteers and front line workers who are also helping to keep us all well and safe. http://www.facebook.com/crowland.cares

News & Fundraising We were recently contacted by Lincolnshire Co-operative stores to let us know that a cheque from our local Community Champion placement would be on its way shortly. We don’t know how much we will get yet but are very excited at the thought of putting the money to good use on a special project we have been hoping to do for some time – watch this space.

Thank You As we all find ourselves in our third lockdown of the last 10 months we would like to say a big thank you to everybody who continues to support us - as we try to ensure we provide a safe, welcoming and exciting environment for our children during these challenging times. This includes our parents for their help and understanding during this difficult, constantly changing scenario and those amongst our local community and beyond who cheer us on and cheer us up with kind words, gestures and donations of new resources.

What we are learning We are finding pleasure in exploring the outside world as much as possible and learning from the wonders of Mother TERM DATES Nature. We took part in the Great Garden Bird watch to see how many different visitors we had to our woodland garden, having first made sure of their welcome by creating a variety TERM 2a of bird feeders - suet balls, orange halves filled with dried Mon 4th Jan to fruit & nuts and cheerio’d pipe cleaners. Fri 12th Feb During Forest school - amongst many more activities - we have made clay tree trunk faces, rescued and re-united a TERM 2a baby reindeer with its mummy, cloud watched, brewed up Mon 22nd Feb to hot chocolate with marshmallows and made wooden Wed 31st Mar hanging wishes for the year ahead.

Within Preschool’s walls we have been exploring a wide range of lightbox resources, learning about all sorts of emotions and doing lots of cosy comfort cooking – yummy!

We offer 15 & 30 hours for 3-4 year olds and funding for eligible 2 year olds - visitors by appointment.

8 As we start the new year in another lockdown, I'd just like to begin on a positive note. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to our amazing community! Since March 2020 together we have fed well over 130 people across over 50 households, offering many of them ongoing support to present day. We have found carpets, appliances, rugs, clothes, Christmas trees and decorations for people who have approached us

in need. We have provided 44 households with Christmas hampers, including cupboard staples, Christmas treats, toys for children, small gifts for adults and fresh meat. Together we have achieved more than l ever thought possible! The generosity of everyone that has helped us has been truly humbling, and at times emotional. Christmas was a testing time - I dread to think how many volunteer hours were put in over October, November and December, but the kindness of the town and the wonderful messages of thanks that came in as the hampers were distributed made it all worthwhile. I must give special thanks to everyone that has volunteered over the last few months. This started as such a tiny operation but now we have a fantastic team that keeps everything running smoothly no matter what the pandemic throws at us. Everyone has given so much of their time to help others and honestly none of it would be possible without you. As 2021 proves to be another year of challenges we would like to just take the opportunity to remind you that if you are facing financial hardship we are here. We can offer fresh and non-perishable food, baby supplies, toiletries, pet food and household cleaning products on a fortnightly basis for as long as you need the support. We won’t judge, you don’t need to see anyone other than one of our volunteers andELECTRICALS everything works on an appointment only basis soELECTRICALS you will never need to queue. We work hard to maintain social distancing and keep everything as safe as DOMESTICwe possibly AND can. COMMERCIAL Message us on Facebook, text us, callDOMESTIC us, email AND us COMMERCIAL- we don’t mind how you get in touch, just make the first step and ask for help. Nigel Ward Nigel Ward Mobile: 07850 575423 Mobile:Laura 07850 Beeken575423 Office: 01733 212201 Office: 01733 212201 Facebook.com/crowlandcommunitylarder17 Postland Road, Crowland, PE6 0JA 17 Postland Road, Crowland, PE6 0JA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 07421 840313

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12 We present to you the Fundraising challenge of 2021 – Don’t Quit, Get Fit! This new fundraising challenge is for all adults, children and families across Lincolnshire and it doesn’t matter if you are a pro athlete or a beginner who wants to try something new. It’s the opportunity to either lose them Lincolnshire lockdown pounds, try something new or challenge your abilities. This challenge will run from the beginning of January to the end of March and we have put a few ideas together on what you could be doing in the coming days, weeks or months. • Cycle or run the distance between our Hospice bases, Total: 185 miles (296km). • Walk 12,000 steps a day for a week. Did you know this is the average steps a day our nurses take when providing end of life compassionate care? However, that’s not to say that challenge is the right one for you. You can make up your own challenge if you wish and set yourself some new year goals and achievements while fundraising for the hospice. We will be providing loads of support throughout this challenge and this will be done through our Adventures with St Barnabas Fundraising page on Facebook, where you can talk to other people taking on a challenge and post your progress. We also have sponsorship support with David Poole custom fitness, Reece Dodd PT and Active Lincolnshire. All providing inspiring and motivational support along the way. This challenge is completely free of charge all we ask in return is that each participant fundraises a minimum of £71.40. This covering over two hours of vital physiotherapy or occupational therapy sessions for our patients. Often when a patient is diagnosed and is referred to our services, they have limited movement. Our Clinical team work closely to support their wellbeing and make sure they live as comfortably as possible, for as long as possible. Sign up today at: https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/dontquit/

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13 R & D Dairy More than just your Community Milkman � Milk � Yoghurt � Juice � Cakes & Biscuits Eggs Potatoes Delivered to your door in � � recyclable glass bottles Phone: 210609 email: [email protected] Now with convenient payment by online banking

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• Best prices paid • Written quotations • Prompt clearances • Probate dealt with TELEPHONE 01733 210912 MOBILE: 07817 144575 Cash Paid for: 7 THE CHASE, Antique furniture, Collectibles, Gold, Silver, CROWLAND PE6 0LN Anything old and interesting Harrisons Auction Centre Unit 5, Thomey Road, Nene Terrace, Crowland, PE6 OLD Tel: 01733 211789 or [email protected] www.harrisonsauctioncentre.co.uk

14 Tony Bennett & Son Emergency Plumbing & Drainage For all your Plumbing & Drainage needs Tel: 01733 212047 Mob: 07811 059480 31 West Street, Crowland, South Lincs, PE60EE

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15 News from Crowland Parish Council February 2021 expect them to be in high demand by downsizers as well as retirees wanting Message from the Chairman access to properties specified for their On Monday 11th January, work changed needs, in an attractive setting. commenced on the Parish Council’s two We are currently working with potential major projects. letting agents and hope to commence The refurbishment and conversion of marketing them in the next few months. the old changing rooms in the Postland This will be advertised on our media Road sports hall, to make a community platforms as well as through the agent’s gym, began when our chosen contractor channels. Other, affordable housing Probus Construction began work on will be available elsewhere on the site. site. This is a facility leased to the Parish This is the time of year when councils Council by Lincolnshire County Council, set their council tax for the next and hopefully later this year will be financial period. Your Parish Council operated on our behalf by a charitable gets a very small proportion of your trust. Gym membership will open by council tax bill, and this year we are the summer, and will be available to asking you to pay a little bit more, about everyone. Further detail will be on our 30 pence per week more, so that we website and Facebook page in the next can continue to deliver the first class months. locally-specific services of which we are The same day, Seagate Homes began proud. These include the maintenance the Abbey Farm residential development of most of Crowland’s public spaces, in on our old allotment site. Though there particular our wonderful green areas, are still a few issues to be resolved the jewel being the Snowden field before houses start emerging, we are and its community buildings. We also expecting that those properties to be provide recreation facilities such as the built for the Parish Council for rental to skatepark, and hope to be installing the age-qualifying parishioners will begin much-anticipated new children's play to be available to us within the year. facility this Spring, using funds kindly These will be “market rental” rather provided by developers elsewhere in than local authority subsidised, but we the parish. Our buildings remain closed as it is essential that we maintain a safe environment, but with vaccination on its way we hope we can open most of our facilities by mid year. Meanwhile, stay home, cover your face and keep distant from others outside of your household. Please note the Parish Councils email address is now: [email protected]

Contacts: Clerk, Angela Harrison, Assistant Clerk, Di Halliwell. The Parish Rooms, Hall Street. Telephone 210 653, email: [email protected] http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Crowland/

16 Your District Councillors Recycling and Refuse Collection Green bags (recycling) are collected on Tuesdays Bryan Alcock Please put clean items for recycling straight email: [email protected] into the bag. Black bags (refuse) are collected on Jim Astill Wednesdays. Both Green and Black bags need to be Email: [email protected] placed outside by 6am on collection day. The Garden Waste Bins collection days Nigel Pepper will be Friday 12th and Friday 26th email: [email protected] February

CROWLAND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Happy February Everyone. At least vaccines are now well on their way to help combat Covid 19! Have you had yours yet? With this in mind we can now look forward to being able to meet again Face to Face and the end of Lockdown! As soon as we are able, we shall be meeting at The Scout and Guide Hut on Thorney Road. Several members have been able to join in our Zoom Meetings and prior to Christmas all members were given an Amaryllis bulb to plant and grow. We have had photos of results so far and some grew a lot quicker than others. Technology isn't for everyone and we so miss our regular meetings. This month is our Annual Meeting when we select our Committee for the next 12 months. We hope that members will be able to join in via Zoom again if we are still in Lockdown. Wishing you all the Best Ann Caprio, President Crowland WI.

17 www.crowlandcaravansandcamping.co.uk Postland Road, Crowland, PE6 0JB Helping your children grow for over 30 years Abbey 345 Preschool has been awarded “Outstanding in all areas” in our 2016 Ofsted

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18 FENLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Hopefully with the increased Covid 19 vaccinations the dreadful spread of the disease will be curbed, and we can look forward to meetings with our friends and family once again, and enjoy attending our clubs, societies and groups again. As a family historian I am aware that our country has faced dark days before. But we have always overcome and moved on to good days. So, I look forward with a positive attitude. HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED The NHS has been at the centre of our attention in the past year with the Covid 19 pressures, and now the vaccinations. What would we do without it? Well, we did have to manage without it before it was established in 1947. Everyone had to pay for the services of doctors, nurses and midwives. There were many kitchen cupboard cures and remedies for our illnesses. In the days when you had to pay to see the doctor, it was important to have a range of trusted remedies for everyday illnesses: honey and lemon for coughs; goose grease and brown paper poultices for a bad chest; burnt toast for tummy aches – all had their place. A link to what we are being told now about keeping places well ventilated. In the past the advice was ‘Open your windows both top and bottom The fresh air rushes in at the bottom, while the foul escapes at the top. This is called letting your friend in and expelling your enemy’! Dandelion root boiled in water was given for a sluggish state of the liver. Onions were used frequently as a cure for aliments. Cut an onion in half and rub it on chilblains. For baldness rub onions frequently on the parts needed. Children were told various of things to do for their bumps and bruises. Put vinegar on it! I remember falling down a bank into a bed of stinging nettles, my grandmother put me in a bath full of vinegar and warm water to sooth the pain. Comfrey helped to soothe bumps and bruises. Dock leaves spat on and rubbed onto stings. Blue bag rubbed on bee strings. When all else fails ‘Kiss it better’. Coming from a beekeeper’s family I still use the honey & lemon in hot water remedy for sore throats and coughs. At schools during the war years children lined up to be given a spoonful of cod liver oil and of malt. Sometimes it was combined by the brand name of Virol making it more acceptable to the taste. To save time the same spoon would be used for every child! Rosehip syrup was another remedy to keep colds at bay. Pocket money could be earned by collecting the rosehips from the hedgerows. The fruit would be taken to school and weighed; the child would be paid according to the weight of rosehips collected. Another favourite was a ‘hot toddy’ a mixture including whisky which is still a favourite. Scientists have made an important discovery regarding avoiding winter colds. The researchers at Pennsylvania University found that happy people are three times less likely to succumb to a cold. So, remember, laughter is by far the best medicine! OUR HELP & RESEARCH SESSIONS & MEETINGS AOur researchers are still available and willing to give advice and answer your queries. In addition, they are willing to research your family history for you, we just need a few details. One of our researchers has been helping a gentleman find out about his two uncles, who served in the Great War. One died in 1918 the other in 1920. Finding their military records gave an insight to their service years. If you would like help researching your family just give Bridget Hunter a call on 01945 587723. As soon as we are able, we will restart offering monthly meetings with interesting speakers and research sessions. For further information call 01945 587723. 19 ABBEYVIEWABBEYVIEW SURGERY SURGERY PATIENT EDUCATION EVENT NEWS - November 2016

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ABBEYVIEW SURGERY IS NATIONAL FINALIST – TWICE! COVID-19 VACCINATION We are extremely proud to have been selected by the National Association of Primary Care as a topSince three the national approval finalist of in thethe categoryfirst vaccine of Innovative was receivedPathways. practices across South

WeLincolnshire are also very have proud been to workinghave been closely shortlisted together for The to prepareGeneral Practiceto roll itAwards out to 2016as for Clinicalmany Teampeople of theas Yearpossible – Long as Term quickly Conditions as possible, category. and we had hoped that this would allow us to begin vaccinations prior to Christmas. Unfortunately, despite This is in recognition of the additional work which the Practice, with the valued support of our Patientpractices Participation being ready, Group, this has was undertaken not possible to try anddue improve to issues the outside care and of support our control locally for patientsat a national with Dementia level. and for Carers.

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Overall winners will be announced on 19 Octoberas many(NAPC) people and 24 as November possible, (General this site Practice will be in Spalding. Awards). The site will be staffed by teams from all our local practices, so you will hopefully see familiar faces! Practices will be contacting people .oOo. eligible for the vaccine directly and will confirm the location, time and date, as well as everything you need to know in advance. FLU VACCINATION

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As you will recall, early January bedding plants hoping that in the post they are saw some crisp cold days with temperatures treated with care. below freezing on several consecutive days, just Signs of the coming spring can be found in many as it should be. native trees. Hazel, Birch, Willow and Alder will But now, mid-January we are getting a little more have catkins. If you inspect the Alder trees [alnus cold rain, I'd rather it was snow, but that could glutinosa] in between the willows by the lakeside come later. It is the second week of January when you will see the new brown cones alongside black a noticeable increase in daylight is seen. Known ones, these being last year's crop. Watch quietly as Plough Monday, it was time for the farmers to and you might see Siskins and other small beaked commence work on the land and if like me, you birds taking the seeds from the new growth but follow the sunset times on the tv weather forecasts ignoring the black ones as they do not contain it is pleasing to see an extra minute of light each seeds. Although it may seem a long time until day. Locally, our weather which comes mainly Spring, Alders often get the new year off to a rapid from the East has a biting edge to it but still we start. In January, their catkins develop a purple tinge, and then from February on, start to lengthen, turning a yellowish green as they flower and shed their pollen into the chilly air. Fieldfare Winter is a good time to visit a wood, when we are allowed, as it is easier to spot the animal life there with the absence of leaf cover. Anywhere with berries makes a good place to look for flocks of feeding Thrushes, especially along the edge of a wood or in a hedgerow. Berries also attract our visiting Redwings and Fieldfares. They stop to strip see some growth from the hardy species pushing rose hips and any red berries, noticeably Hawthorn through, most noticeably our native Snowdrop and Holly before moving on. Our resident Mistle [Galanthus Nivalis] and soon winter Aconites with Thrushes are easier to detect in Winter as they flit a splash of yellow to brighten our days. One of in small parties from tree to tree. the most common garden shrubs, Forsythia, with Although commonly seen in gardens, Aconites and its petite slender flowers braves the cold as does Snowdrops also dwell in woodland and often come Winter Jasmine. into flower early as there is little competition for Already this month, birds will be in full voice light from trees, grasses and tall herbs, and less eager to find a mate to join them in the residence demand for insect pollinators. discovered during the latter part of preceding Whether in woodland or elsewhere, few animals months, some returning to favoured spots. will survive the winter without a good supply of food so one strategy is to reduce their activity. 22 A few, such as Bats and Dormice, go into full hibernation unlike birds who are still establishing their territories in Winter in order to be ready for courtship and nesting as soon as the weather gets warmer. All the rain we are getting when writing reminds me of some old sayings like “February fill dyke”, and at the moment there is plenty of water in our dykes and drains, also large lakes on the fields. The only good thing about this is the wonderful reflections from nearby lights, even a full moon and stars. I remember taking a walk along Yellowstockings A few things to look out for this month. On warm Road some years ago at this time of year and in a sunny days, over wintered Small Tortoiseshell very wet period. Being floodlit, the reflection of the butterflies and Bumblebees, [bombus terrestris] Abbey in the standing water was a sight to behold. will be seen hovering in search of nectar. Frogs In mid-January our friends the Welland and begin moving towards water and soon mating Deepings IDB carried out a major clearance of commences. Sweet Violet and Coltsfoot appear. the wildlife pond for us, a job needing doing every Listen for the hooting of the Tawny Owl, one of the eight to ten years, the Reedmace root system being most familiar owl calls. Do one thing - it's not too the problem plus removal of detritus build up so it late to put up a bird box but leave no later than this should look good in the Spring and beyond. Without month. Early in this article I mentioned the Editor, their help the job would have been impossible to carry out by hand so our thanks go to their CEO well that reminds me of a visit to a newspaper Karen, Engineer Charles [Mick] Henfrey and office some years ago and there was a man going machine operator Steve. After being allowed to round hitting staff on the head. When I asked the drain, and to allow creatures to find their way back guide what on earth the man was doing, he said, to the water, also to dry out a little, the spoil will be “Oh, he's the Editor!” removed. It is then that we can embark on other Have a good month, Philip and group. plans.

All group walks are now suspended until further notice. The government restrictions are likely to be in place for some time and we will update as and when group walks are able to resume. There are walks in and around Crowland which you can continue to enjoy safely in line with government guidelines. You can contact: Graham & Janet - 01775 630642, Babs – 210001, Tom - 210282, Robert - 210282

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Your FREE Healthy Living Leaflet for February 2021 1. How many people die each year from cold in the UK? 2. How much does it cost per day to treat a patient that is ill from cold in hospital? 3. Why do older people suffer from the cold more? 4. What temperature should you keep your bedroom at night if you are older? 5. What can you do to keep warm at night? 6. What can you do to keep warm during the day? 7. Who is most susceptible to getting cold? 8. How should you prepare for winter when it comes to meals? 9. What should I do if I feel unwell? 10. Should I get a flu and Covid vaccine? Wrap up warm Answers on the bottom of page two this winter!

ambulance trip to hospital costs £250, and Why do more people die during each night spent in a hospital bed is £600. the winter? The reason older people are more affected by Up to 40,000 people die from the cold each the cold is because as we get older, we lose year in this country. The vast majority of these muscle mass which helps to keep us warm are older people (over 65) especially if they and it takes longer for us to warm up which in have health problems but others at risk are: turn raises the risk of increased blood · Babies and children under 5 pressure, heart attacks and strokes. · People on low income so they can’t afford heating What steps can I take to keep · People with a warm? disability Heat your home to at least · Pregnant women 18°C. if possible, get your · People who have a cavity walls and loft mental condition. insulated so your house This also puts an retains the heat. You can enormous pressure on the check if you are eligible for NHS as the cost of GPs help to keep your house talking about cold to their warm by going on the patients is estimated at Simple Energy Advice £1.5 billion, each website. Make sure you wear lots of P.T.O

24 thin layers of cough remedies you may need. If you are clothes made of running short of anything you can always call cotton, wool or us for help. fleecy fabrics as Get the flu and Covid-19 vaccination as soon they are better than as you can. People over 65 or those with one thick layer at certain health conditions can get the flu vaccine trapping your body for free each year from their GP surgery or from heat. Wear woolly us but this year this has been extended to socks and fleecy, everybody over 50. supportive slippers So, if you haven’t already got your injection to keep your feet warm when you are in the give us a call. Also, we strongly recommend house. that you have the Covid vaccine as soon as When you are sitting down put your feet up, as you are called up by your surgery. It is really hot air rises, and the floor is likely to be the important that as many people as possible get coldest part of the room. Use a blanket or vaccinated to stop this pandemic continuing to shawl for extra warmth. Move your legs around spread and cause such economic damage. and wiggle your toes to keep blood circulating to your feet. When you go out wear a hat, because most of your body heat is lost though your head, and gloves made of wool, leather or synthetic material with insulating properties but if your gloves get wet, they transfer heat from your hands to the air, so have a pair of waterproof gloves as well. What else can I do? Keep a good supply of tinned and frozen food in, so if it is too cold to go out you have food to eat. If you have any questions or want Tinned and frozen more advice on this or any other fruit and veg still count towards health condition, please contact your five fruit and veg a day. Make sure you us. have a least one hot meal day and several hot drinks to help you stay warm. Make sure you have a good supply of any medication you are on and any simple treatments like painkillers, sore throat

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Thank you A very big thank you to Harry Beecroft and his family, for the lovely gift of a wonderful scrapbook. It is something we will treasure for years to come, giving us all a reminder of all the lovely home learning, Zoom story times and hard work of the staff during our lockdown journey during Covid19

Term Dates Home learning packs have now been delivered to help children Term 3 4th January until at home. Where parents have 12th February chosen to stay away from the Term 4 22nd February until setting during this lockdown. 31st March

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28 Love your eyes and ears this year! Have you ever considered the impact modern life has on you and your family’s sight and hearing? Many of us have spent much of last year working from home, taking fewer screen breaks than we would in an office, while children have also used technology more than ever to engage with home schooling, keep in touch with friends and keep entertained during lockdown. This increased time on laptops, tablets, games consoles and phones soon adds up to many hours per day, and it is having a damaging effect on our eyes. Alongside this, we increasingly wear ear buds, or use similar audio equipment, to listen to music or while we’re streaming movies and tv shows. While the quality of listening through these new technological developments is better than ever, the volume of sound being received straight into the ear canal can damage our hearing. Start making a difference today! At Deafblind UK, we know the long term effects of damaging your sight and hearing are devastating. So, what can we all start doing today to show our eyes and ears some love and held prevent lifelong damage? Here are a few simple hints and tips!  The 20/20/20 rule for your eyes: Every 20 minutes, take a 20 second screen break and focus your eyes on something 20 metres away.  The 60/60 rule for your ears: Never listen at more than 60% of your device’s maximum volume and limit the amount of time you spend using earbuds to 60 minutes at a time. To help, many devices can be set to not exceed 60% volume.  If other people can hear what you are listening to while you are wearing ear buds… it’s too loud!  Book a sight and hearing test: many high street opticians offer both. For more information about how to keep your eyes and ears healthy, or for practical and emotional support with sight and hearing loss, visit: www.deafblind. org.uk or contact us on the details below: Tel: 0800 132320 Text: 07950 008870 Text relay: 18001 then 0800 132320 Facetime: [email protected] (Not BSL) BSL video relay: deafblind.org.uk/bsl You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn! 29 Everything you need for Valentines day - flowers, cards, chocolates, candles and more! Please order flowers as early as possible. Lockdown shop opening Thurs - Sat 10am - 1pm Call 07766 007170 or facebook message anytime. Free local delivery or Click & Collect also available. FLOWERS • GIFTS • BALLOONS • JEWELLERY • CARDS Passiflora’s, 1 South Street, Crowland. 07766 007 170

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32 At this present time, services are not available at the chapel, due to Covid 19 restrictions. Service information will be posted on our Facebook page when circumstances change to allow them to take place. There is a selection of services available online. If you need to contact our minister, Rev’d Langley Mackrell-Hey, his number is 01733 573147. See you all very soon we hope. Our prayers are with you all.

AUDREY BROWN My family regrets to inform you that my wife, Audrey Brown, passed away on the 14th of January. We had been married 65 years. Audrey was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and the matriarch of the family. We thank all those at Hospice@Home, St Barnabas, Marie Curie, the Community Nurses and the Night Sitters. They were all very caring to Audrey and the family. George Brown, Kathy, Chris and Matt

33 Hope

Dear Friends As I write this we’re all going through unprecedented times, not only locally but globally. We’re in a new national lockdown, and the pandemic statistics for new cases, hospital admissions, and deaths far supersede those recorded at the height of the pandemic last spring. We’re also faced with at least one new, far more infectious, variant of the virus. We’re told the NHS is in crisis, and hospitals are functioning at near capacity. We feel vulnerable. Things seem bleak. Some of us will probably be at an all-time low, mentally and emotionally, as the pandemic continues to remove from our lives pretty well all close contact with others, most importantly our friends and families, other than by electronic means. I long to hug and kiss my children and grandchildren for the first time since last March and, if living apart from your families, you’ll be feeling that way too. But there’s light on the horizon in the form of new vaccines, produced at incredible speed. However dark things may seem, there is hope. At Christmas, the world celebrated Hope coming into the world in the form of Jesus, a tiny baby born in a humble stable; and last Sunday we celebrated the Baptism of Christ. This was when Jesus, as a man, was baptised in the Jordan by John the Baptist, and began his adult ministry, bringing even more hope to the world. Jesus came into the world to bring into our lives his love, light and hope. The new vaccine which is just beginning to be rolled out to the public is the result of the superhuman efforts and devoted work of many people, to whom we owe so much. But we owe so much more to our Creator God - our Maker from whom everything ultimately comes; our loving God who gives us all that we have, makes us all that we are, and who sent his Son Jesus to be our Saviour and Redeemer and to bring us his light and hope and love. I hope and pray that in these dark times you will see the light of Jesus and be able to focus on his light, the light which overcomes all darkness. For it is Jesus who brings light and love, hope, acceptance, forgiveness, impartiality, gentleness and peace into all our lives, even in the very darkest of times. I hope that you will be able not only to see his light, but also to feel his presence. I pray that you will all remain safe and well at this challenging time. I also pray that you will all feel some of the warmth of Jesus’ love in your lives, see his light, and know the comfort, peace and hope which he alone brings. Yours in Christ, Annie Billson, Associate Priest

34 CROYLAND ABBEY (Church of England)

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