The following decisions have been made by magistrates at court hearings. In all drink-drive cases the legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood or 107 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of urine. Addresses of defendants published here are taken from the legal records held by the magistrates’ courts. V/S means victim surcharge.

Boston Magistrates’ Court

July 20

Constantin Poponet (39), of West Elloe Avenue, Spalding. Drink driving (Spalding). £415 fine, £42 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 24 months.

Darren Rawthorn (31), of Green Street, March. Drink driving (Crowland). Community order with 60 hours unpaid work, rehabilitation activity requirement, £60 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 5 years.

Christopher Cansdale (41), of Tunnard Street, Grimsby. Drink driving (Folkingham). Community order rehabilitation activity requirement,  £120 fine, £85 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 60 months. No separate penalty for failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident.

Mark McEwan (33), of Market Place, Long Sutton. Assault (Boston). 18 months conditional discharge, £150 compensation.

Matthew McKay (24), of Anfield Road, Long Sutton. Used threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour (Long Sutton). 16 weeks prison sentence suspended for 18 months, rehabilitation activity requirement, restraining order. Had in a public place an offensive weapon (a hammer). 8 weeks prison sentence concurrent, suspended for 18 months, hammer forfeited and destroyed. No separate penalty for criminal damage. £50 compensation.

Grace Scrupps (41), of Sentence Crescent, Kirton. Drink driving (Brothertoft). £875 fine, £88 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 24 months.

July 25

Patricia Boyling (75), of Orchard Close, Saracen’s Head. Failed to supply specimen or breath (Holbeach). £21 fine, £21 v/s, £300 costs, disqualified from driving for 12 months. No separate penalty for not wearing a seat belt and for no insurance.

Robert Adams (36), of Ripley Walk, Corby. Possession of cocaine (Spalding). £110 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, drug to be forfeited and destroyed.

July 27

Chase Gowland (22), of Royce Road, Spalding. Criminal damage (Spalding). Community order with curfew requirement and rehabilitation activity requirement, £40 compensation, £85 v/s, £85 costs. No separate penalty for using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour.

Symon Watson (28), of Lancaster Drive, Long Sutton. Assault (Long Sutton). £165 fine, £100 compensation, £30 v/s, £85 costs.

Philip Newbon (47), of Glenside South, West Pinchbeck. Criminal damage (Spalding). £120 fine, £120 compensation, £20 v/s, £85 costs.

Lincoln Magistrates’ Court

July 12

Farid Miah (57), of High Holme Road, Louth. Speeding (Moulton Seas End). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Susan Milner (60), of Hutton Conyers Village, Hutton Conyers, North Yorkshire. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Sammuel Opperman (31), of Mallard Road, Low Fulney. Used a motor vehicle, the manner in which passengers were carried on it, namely a person on far side passenger seat and two small children sat in the middle, was such that its use involved a danger of injury (Holbeach). £440 fine, £44 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

July 14

Rik Lincoln (37), of Delaine Close, Bourne. Breach of the peace (Morton). Bound over in the sum of £100 for 12 months to keep the peace.

Darryl Gebhard (59), of Starlode Drove, West Pinchbeck. Assault (West Pinchbeck). Community order with rehabilitation activity requirement, £539 compensation.

Aigars Kovnators (26), of Lindsey Close, Bourne. Driving without due care and attention (Pinchbeck). £100 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for failing to comply with a red traffic light.

Mario Physsouni (56), of off Pike End Road, Rishworth, West Yorkshire. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge ). £115 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

July 19

Mihai Asaftei (57), of Leighton, Orton Malborne, Peterborough. Speeding (Sutterton). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £40 costs, 3pts.

Dominik Gluza (20), of Bonnington Court, Spalding. No insurance (Spalding). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Mark Ibbitson (52), of Hill Crest Avenue, Longridge. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge ). £100 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Neide Justo (32), of Northgate, Pinchbeck. Speeding (Great Ponton ). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Wiktor Knopik (29), of Camel Gate, Spalding. Speeding (Spalding ). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Eamon Loughran (35), of Ballymacnab Road, Tassagh, Armagh. Speeding (Sutterton). £83 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Lukas Zuza (25), of Regent Street, Spalding. Speeding (Whaplode). £293 fine, £29 v/s, £85 costs, 4pts.

July 20

Michael Galloway (27), of Harrington Street, Bourne. Criminal damage (Market Deeping). 18 months conditional discharge, £100 compensation, £15 v/s, £300 costs. Harassment. 18 months conditional discharge, restraining order.

Jack Pillans (19), of West Street, Bourne. Drunk and disorderly (Sleaford). £80 fine, £30 v/s, £85 costs.

July 21

Lee Cooper (44), of High Street, Braunston in Rutland. Speeding (Sutterton). £173 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Vitor Cordeiro (42), of Necton Road, Little Denham, King’s Lynn. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £173 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Ricardas Eimantas (23), of West End Road, Wyberton. No insurance (Boston). £660 fine, £66 vs, £85 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for defective rear lamp.

Ben Holmes (30), of Edinburgh Drive, Spalding. No insurance (Spalding). £660 fine, £66 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Karolis Kablys (22), of Harris Street, Millfield, Peterborough. No insurance (Spalding). £210 fine, £21 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts. No separate penalty for driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Karen Randall (56), of Whattoff Way, Baston. Failed to give driver ID (Lincoln). £660 fine, £66 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Steven Rogerson (49), of Black Moss Close, Radcliffe. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Jaroslaw Sudzinski (39), of Jasmine Court, Spalding. Failed to give driver ID (Lincoln). £660 fine, £66 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Piotr Wierzchucki (37), of Pulvertoft Lane, Boston. Speeding (Sutterton). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Marie Wilkins (47), of Ruskin Road, Mablethorpe. Speeding (Sutterton). £156 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

July 25

Jon Allerton (73), of St Pauls Lane, Lincoln. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £135 fine, 3pts. Speeding (Bawburgh). £135 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 6 months.

Stephen Hamilton (37), of Aitken Road, Hamilton. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £205 fine, £21 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Andrew Krawczak (61), of Park Lane, Surfleet. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £415 fine, £42 v/s, £85 costs, 6pts.

Michael Reynolds (73), of Woolton Views, Liverpool. Speeding (Spalding). £40 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, 3pts.

Samuel Russen (19), of Tattershall Drive, Market Deeping. Speeding (Moulton Seas End). £185 fine, £20 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 14 days.

John Smith (49), of Trinity Road, St Johns Fen, Cambs. Speeding (Swineshead Bridge). £220 fine, £22 v/s, £85 costs, disqualified from driving for 6 months.

TRISH TAKES FIVE: By Trish Burgess

Tap, tap, tap. “I’ll bring some couscous and maybe rustle up a few brownies?”

Send. “Who are you texting?” Dougie asked me.

“Just the girls. Trying to sort out who’s bringing what to the Holbeach Music and Beer Festival.”

He rolled his eyes. “Couscous? You do realise this is a beer festival in Holbeach? It’s not Proms in the Park at Burghley?”

“Sausage rolls then? Cheese straws?”

“Why on earth do we need a picnic?”

He had a point. I did a bit of investigating and realised there were going to be several local vendors selling food at the event. A change of plan was necessary.

Tap, tap, tap. “How about just a beer and a burger?”

A few days later 12 of us rocked up to the venue on Pennyhill Road, proudly sporting our wristbands and feeling as if we were turning up to Glastonbury. Or was this just me? No wellies needed, thankfully, as the weekend weather was gorgeous.

It was Saturday evening and there was a real buzz at the Holbeach United Community Sports Academy. Families were having a good time: children were making the most of the bouncy castles, adults were very chilled in the late evening sunshine.

After some dithering as to where to sit (it was worse than being at the beach) we opted for a spot near the front of the stage whilst listening to the very agreeable sound of Sacred Nations.

Settled with my pint of cider (well, no point in having a half and then queuing up again unnecessarily) it wasn’t too long before food was required. I checked out all the stalls and chose a roast pork bap from the Pinchbeck Pig Roast Company. It was delicious. I’m not sure how they managed to squeeze in so much pork, apple sauce and stuffing into one floury bap but I’m so glad they did.

As the sun began to set, the headline act burst onto the stage. I’ve seen the RPJ Band a couple of times at the Spalding Midsummer Ball so I knew they would be excellent but there was something about the festival atmosphere that took the entertainment value up another notch.

These amazingly talented session musicians, who play separately for several headline acts around the world, come together as a superb event band, with a set that includes numbers from Guns N Roses, Journey and Bon Jovi.

I’ve never been in a mosh pit, despite my tender years spent watching AC/DC at the Mayfair in Newcastle, but jumping up and down in a field in Holbeach, waving a light stick and screeching “I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby” was the closest I was going to get. And I loved it.

Lead singer, Rick Parfitt Jnr, whipped everyone into to a frenzy then paid homage to his rock star dad with a great rendition of Rockin’ All Over The World.

I could only attend the festival on the Saturday night but I’m sure it was a great success on the other two days. Thanks to Sean Taylor for putting on such a fantastic event in Holbeach. Count me in for next year!

You can follow Trish on Twitter @mumsgoneto and read her blog at www.mumsgoneto.co.uk

It is hoped that a tourist trail that took a year to put 
together will encourage more visitors to the historic town of Crowland.

The trail was officially launched on Saturday at the Crowland Abbey car park and took visitors around the town to historic points of interest, with a purpose of increasing tourism in Crowland.

The trail has taken almost a year to complete by both members of the parish council and residents. Coun Nigel Pepper in particular donated a large percentage of the costs.

Places on the walk include the Abbey, founded in the early eighth century as a monastery, and ‘The Arrival’ sculpture made by sculptor Richard Janes and depicting the St Guthlac Rolls – manuscripts which illustrate the life of St Guthlac, whose shrine was at the Crowland Abbey.

Other places of interest include the Trinity Bridge and Mounting Block, Crowland Wash, the pedestrain thoroughfare Thames Tunnel and Ye Olde Abbey Public House.

Several thousand free leaflets were produced for visitors to use to follow the trail.

The trail ended in the Parish Rooms on Hall Street for refreshments.

A crime prevention evening is taking place at a pub in Moulton Chapel next week.

Spalding East Rural PCSO Naomi Newell will be available to meet people at the Wheatsheaf Pub, Fengate, Moulton Chapel, on Thursday, August 25, at 7.30pm.

People from Cowbit, Moulton, Moulton Chapel, Moulton Seas End, Weston and Weston Hills are welcome to come along.

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Saturday.

The ‘yellow’ warning was issued at 11am this morning (Friday) and warns of strong winds and heavy, blustery showers covering large parts of England and Wales.

The weather warning will be in place from 2am tomorrow (Saturday) until 9pm tomorrow night.

The Met Office warns: “A spell of unseasonably strong southwesterly winds, accompanied by heavy, blustery showers, is expected to reach the southwest of the UK during the early hours of Saturday, moving east across many parts of England and Wales through the day.

“Gusts are expected to reach 40-50 mph inland, and 50 to very locally 60 mph along exposed coastlines in the south and west.

“Please be aware that these winds may lead to disruption to transport, and in view of the time of the year, there is increased potential for disruption to outdoor activities.

“Also, strong winds and large waves will coincide with a period of spring tides this weekend. This is expected to lead to some localised instances of spray and wave over-topping of flood defences around the coasts of southwest England and Wales.

“This warning has been updated to extend the warning more widely across England and Wales, whilst bringing forward the start time, this latter aspect only applicable to southwestern parts of England and Wales.”

Temperatures are set to rise again by next week with sunny spells and highs of around 24C.

WARD’S WORLD: By John Ward

It might be old age creeping on but you hear things and you have to stand – it’s the opposite to sitting – and think: Now did I hear that right? A glowing example was recently, when somebody said to a friend of mine: “Was it you or your cousin that passed away the other week?” To be fair, the slick response was: “Must have been my cousin, I was on holiday at the time.” In this instance it could well be a simple case of “word befuddlement”, though you never can tell of course: at times it does take a trained ear to spot what is going on or in some cases, not. Some years ago, towards the end of the last century, there was a certain “blockbuster” film called “Titanic” doing the rounds and when I saw it, it certainly lived up to its hype, more so towards the end when the ship meets its fate. The special effects (FX) were amazing and I always remember sitting in a full-to-capacity cinema and you could almost hear a pin drop as the audience were silent during this sequence of events.

That said, a week or so later I found myself, although I wasn’t lost, in Mum’s kitchen, having the usual cup of tea and catching up on the family stuff, as her friend Barbara arrived and was kitted out with the same but different drinking equipment, but with two sugars. During her discussing the usual who’s died, run off, or come to their senses, or in extreme cases, being greedy and all three applying, she did point out that she, with her hubby Harry, had decided to go to the pictures (cinema) to see “that Titanic film thing”. It seems the last time they went, Sean Connery was still James Bond and not a clue that there would be more clones of him to follow on.

So far so good, then, as she waffled on about how long the film was, how Harry kept wanting to go to the toilet as the sight of all that water [the sea type] “made him want to, you know, go”, and then came the ultimate clacker ... Barbara went for gold as she then said that – quote – “I was quite unprepared towards the end as that big boat [ship] SANK in all that water [sea, lots of] – it SANK! – in all that water [sea] – and also that little Leo [De Caprio, actor] bloke drowned at the end in all that water [sea, again], and that was it, really,” but assume Harry missed that bit, what with his toilet requirements. She further pointed out that it was caused by an iceberg thing (not the breed of lettuce) – the sinking that is, not Harry’s condition.

Dad wandered in towards the end of the discussion and wryly intimated that there was not much chance of there being a sequel, and Mum pointed out she must have known about it sinking as it was in all the newspapers and you know how word gets round, so I made a mental note to pop into the nearest bookmakers on the way home to put a crisp fiver on the real Titanic still making it to New York at this rate.

Some years ago now another mind-stretcher was the following: I was half listening to somebody going on about their “past experiences” (future ones being tricky to predict or discuss, I suppose) and it went thus – bear in mind this is the bit leading up to the end of the saga: “Yes, we had the cold and the wet, as it was constantly raining, and when it wasn’t raining, there was the cold to contend with… life in the trenches was always hard, as remember, we only had shovels to dig down with, no fancy machines, just a shovel apiece, and the hard toil as we sweated away, me and the rest of the lads...” and then a pause for a sip of his beer and then he continued: “You see, those ‘higher-ups’ didn’t really have a clue as to the hardship we suffered, never knowing what might be falling into the trench as the next shovel of earth was lifted, the harsh conditions we toiled away under, because if we didn’t carry on, the outcome was not one to be thinking about,” as he paused again and supped more from his glass. “The biggest problem was that those running the show had little or no idea as to what we were going through, as usually all they wanted was to get the credit and glory when it was all over and done – they stood at the top of the trench waving maps and plans about and shouting about how quick we should be digging...”

At this point, a listener who was obviously engrossed so far as it unfolded, apologised for interrupting and said he felt very proud that such folk had sacrificed so much, so that we might be free by their actions in trench warfare, and to be in the presence of somebody as the speaker was indeed humbling, to which the speaker replied: “No – I wasn’t involved in warfare, as such – I worked for the electricity board laying underground cables before I retired, but it’s all done by machines nowadays of course.”

Oh dear. Suddenly the supply of free drink dried up, unlike the trenches, of course.

Ron had passed away and here we were at his funeral service. His dear wife was grieving, as could be expected; the congregation consisted of family, friends, old workmates and Gerald. It should be pointed out that Gerald was, as they say, not quite the ticket, or, not the brightest knife in the drawer, but we carried on anyway – it was never really established as to his position, as in was he family, close friend or scrounger ... but then again, possibly all three.

As we sat there in the pews waiting for the coffin to arrive, one of the family leaned over to Gerald, and to “soften the blow”, as Ron was a keen hobbyist and DIY enthusiast who spent a lot of time in the garden shed, he explained that Ron was not really gone, but was “still in his shed”, and Gerald did his staring into space routine and after a moment or two of thought (or that’s what we put it down to) he spoke: “Well if he’s still in his shed, why can’t he spare the time to come here today like the rest of us?” Saviour came from another mourner overhearing his response; he offered the following by way of explanation.

He explained to Gerald that Ron was indeed “still in his shed” but would be along shortly as he was finishing some varnishing off and the process was quite intricate and so once done and cleaned up, he would be with us soon.

As the coffin came in, Gerald pointed out that Ron should have a word with the chap responsible for the long wooden box just brought in, as that had got a smashing finish.

Amen to that.

I have always respected our council for their help, but on Thursday afternoon (August 11) I phoned the office to inform them that about a dozen green bags had been collected and left outside a house where a disabled person lived. When I phoned I was told they should be picked up before 4pm.

Friday, still no joy, they were still there, so once again I phoned, so did the person concerned, again being told that they would be collected before 4pm. But no joy they were still there.

The person concerned said whoever he spoke to at the council was very rude to him. He has a job trying to get his wife’s wheelchair past the rubbish.

If a job is worth doing it should be done properly.

The heartbroken teenage parents of a baby girl who died on July 30 will hold a private, family funeral service for her next week.

Ryan Payne (19) and Emily Park (17) had their little girl, Ellie-May Grace Payne, for only eight months and one week when she was found lifeless in her cot at 1.30am.

Efforts by Ellie-May’s family and ambulance paramedics called to their Spalding home failed to revive the tot.

Now a post mortem examination has revealed Ellie-May died from cot death – also known as sudden infant death syndrome – which claims the lives of around 270 babies each year in the UK.

Following the family tragedy, Ryan and Emily launched a £2,500 appeal to buy a Me to You Bears headstone for Ellie-May’s grave, which will be in Spalding Cemetery.

So far 104 people have raised £1,640 in the 16 days since the appeal was launched.

The young parents have been taking one day at a time since Ellie-May died but they have been given great support by family and friends.

Seeing the donations total climb on their gofundmepage for the special headstone has also been a comfort.

Ryan said: “It’s amazing, really.

“It’s a real, real big help.”

Although tiny, Ellie-May was developing into a big character.

Writing on her Facebook page, Emily said Ellie-May was always a happy girl unless she couldn’t get her own way.

Emily continued: “No matter what, we will always love you and be proud of how much a cheeky girl you turned out to be.”

• To help Ryan and Emily achieve their target please visit www.gofundme.com/2ha2a3pm

Previously ...

Headstone pleas for tragic Spalding tot

Headstone appeal total doubles for tragic Spalding baby Ellie-May Payne

It was encouraging to read Chancellor Philip Hammond’s statement last week that agricultural funding, currently provided by the EU, will continue until 2020, writes Andrew Cross, NFU Joint Agent and Group Secretary.

As NFU President Meurig Raymond said: “I hope this short-term certainty will help to deliver longer-term confidence and this is exactly what farm businesses need now.”

Farmers and growers across the nation are now being asked by the NFU for their input in this unique opportunity to design and mould domestic policy.

A post-Brexit options paper has very recently been launched by the NFU and will be provided to all members, along with a questionnaire to record their views, in their September issue of British Farmer & Grower magazine. The options paper is also available at www.nfuonline.com

This marks the start of a period of consultation with members, the largest in a generation, which will conclude on September 14. During this period, a nationwide series of consultation meetings will be held, where members’ views will be heard and built in to the final report.

Whaplode Manor, Saracens Head, is the venue for the local post-Brexit consultation meeting on Thursday, September 8 (8am). Please register your attendance on 01572 824250 or by email at east.midlands@nfu.org.uk

We at the South Holland branch would encourage as many members as possible to attend and have their say, while non-members wishing to enter membership in order to participate can contact the branch office on 01775 766579 to talk to one of the Group Secretaries.

R Longstaff & Co is letting the property in Austendyke Road, Weston Hills, for £500 per calendar month.

R Longstaff & Co is letting this established two-bedroom mid-terrace house.

It is located in the rural location of Weston Hills.

The accommodation comprises a lounge/diner, a kitchen, and downstairs bathroom.

The two bedrooms are on the first floor.

There is an enclosed rear garden containing a garden shed.

Pets will be considered for this letting.

The monthly rent is £500 and a deposit of £750 is required.

Pte A E Waltham.

This newspaper of 100 years ago carried the names of the latest batch of soldiers who had been killed in the early stages of the Battle of the Somme.

They included Pte Arthur Wilson, of Spalding, who died of wounds and Pte H M Crowther, also of Spalding, who also succumbed to his wounds.

Pte A E Waltham, of Pinchbeck West, had died of his wounds, while Sgt Henry Taylor, of Sutton Bridge, was killed in action.

Corpl A H Mitchley, of Thurlby, was killed in action, as was Pte J W Pearson, of Baston.

Driver A Edwards, of Deeping St James, died from malaria.

Signaller W Carralt, of Quadring, had been wounded, and Pte Robert Wyer, of Haconby, was reported missing.

Lance-Corpl Eric John Garwood, of Thurlby, had died from Enteric or Typhoid fever.

There were more deaths reported that week, including: Pte Glenn, of Spalding; Sgt Levi Smith, of Spalding; Pte Frederick H Lyne (Peter Lyne), of Saracen’s Head; Lance-Corpl Robert (Bob) Steele, of Donington; and Pte T Vickers, of Gedney Drove End.

In addition, many members of the Lincoln Regiment from Spalding, Bourne, Holbeach, Surfleet, Market Deeping, Quadring, Whaplode, Folkingham, Pinchbeck, Swineshead, Kirton, Gedney, West Pinchbeck and Market Deeping had been reported wounded.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a dog crate was stolen from a parked car in Market Rasen last Saturday, August 13.

The crate was taken from a white 4x4 parked in George Street. If you saw anything please call the police on 101.

HAYES IN THE HOUSE: By MP John Hayes

It was a Conservative Prime Minister who first coined the phrase “the unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism” to describe the activities of ‘Tiny’ Rowland, a South African tycoon who attempted to conceal financial information from his own Board of Directors. Today the phrase could be equally well applied to Sir Philip Green, whose treatment of former staff at BHS was the subject of a recent House of Commons enquiry.

Members of Parliament – of all parties – on the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee concluded that the department store, a longstanding bastion of British high streets, had been subject to ‘systematic plunder’ by Green and its other former owners, who gave ‘insufficient priority’ to the pension scheme now facing a huge deficit.

It is the duty of government to protect the public from unscrupulous activities that threaten the foundations of our economic system. As corporate power should be accompanied by responsibility, businessmen whose selfish decisions change countless lives must be held to account for the wrong they do.

But Government should go further, supporting and promoting activities that build an ethical capitalism that is the antithesis of the likes of Green, and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley, with their ‘get rich quick’ attitude to business. That’s why the Prime Minister is committed to putting corporate responsibility at the heart of her agenda. The Government is now actively looking at ways to legislate to curtail unacceptable business behaviour.

Ethical capitalism also means building an economy that works for everyone. My friend and colleague the Business Secretary Greg Clark is working to develop a robust industrial strategy aimed at facilitating industries that will support a high skill, high wage economy. Ethical capitalism means building business for the long-term – so investing in a prosperous future for British workers.

A car described by firefighters as “a scrap vehicle” was badly damaged by fire near the River Welland in Fosdyke on Friday.

Firefighters from Kirton were called to Thompson’s Lane, off Wash Road, just after 9.10pm.

The fire crew wore breathing apparatus as they used water hose reels to put out the fire.

The sight of Bourne Town manager Jimmy McDonnell’s name among the list of substitutes was, with hindsight, a sure sign that the Wakes were in trouble.

Woodford United, without a win before the game, capitalized fully on defensive errors, misplaced passes and a home side badly short of options from the bench to change the game.

It was very different at kick off when Bourne appeared to have little to fear from a Reds side that used direct football to cancel out their oppnents’ threat from playmaker George Couzens and Munton.

Woodford went ahead through quick thinking from central defender Dan Carter, playing a Nathan Ley free kick across the Bourne goal for an unmarked Mike Lorraine to slide the ball home.

The Reds went close shortly afterwards when wideman Sleiman Mbarouk shot over during a period when McDonnell’s young side were struggling to clear their heads.

But in the best move of the match, the Wakes levelled as James Zealand, Munton and Couzens all combined, with ex-Norwich City academy player Couzens picking at Jai Willerton at the far post to force home the equaliser.

This led to a period of Bourne supremacy, but with only one real goal-scoring chance when right back Jack Corby flashed an angled drive across the Woodford goal.

Moments before Corby’s effort, the Reds’ Jordan Featherstone should have done better with a near-post header from a Mdarouk corner.

However, he more than made up for it with an opportunistic strike from 20 yards which flew straight over Bourne keeper Alex Brown to restore Woodford’s lead.

Mdarouk almost made it 3-1 before the break with a lob that cleared the bar.

The second half saw Woodford pushed back as Wakes substitute Keith Gray shoot over after a through-ball from Aaron Jesson, followed a smart turn and shot in the Reds’ box by Andy Moss which just went wide.

But any thoughts of a Bourne comeback were snuffed out when a swift counter-attack by Woodford was finished off by Mark Jackson’s sweet lob over goalkeeper Alex Brown.

With Couzens an isolated figure up front for Bourne, Woodford were home and dry when substitute Tobi Otugalayo pounced on a cross dropped by Brown and knocked the loose ball home.

Yet Bourne still had chances to score as Dan Smith missed from six yards out and Corby’s header from a Willerton cross forcing Woodford keeper McCarthy to make a save.

BOURNE TOWN

4-4-1-1: Brown 5; Corby 6, Jesson 5, Smith 5, Zealand 6; Roberts 6, Moss 5, Collins 4 (sub Rook, 45 mins, 5), Willerton 7; Couzens 5; Munton 5 (sub Gray 45 mins, 5). Sub not used: McDonnell.

WOODFORD UNITED

4-2-3-1: McCarthy; Furlong, Carter, Lorraine, Clarke; Ley, Featherstone; Califano, MacKenzie (sub Jackson 57 mins), Mdarouk; Gouier (sub Otugalayo 65 mins). Sub not used: Morgan.

REFEREE

Miroslav Belik.

GOALS

Lorraine (12 mins, 0-1); Willerton (18 mins, 1-1); Featherstone (38 mins, 1-2); Jackson (66 mins, 1-3); Otugalayo (76 mins, 1-4).

BOOKINGS

Ley (foul)

ATTENDANCE

50

STAR MAN

Kai Willerton - the only player from the home side to emerge with credit.

ENTERTAINMENT

★**

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Stewarts & Lloyds (A) – Tuesday, 7.45pm.

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In the Lincolnshire Free Press of Tuesday, August 9, the article covering David Cameron’s resignation honours list award of a CBE to John Hayes, Councillor Gary Porter is quoted as saying: “It’s obviously good news for South Holland when anyone from the area gets recognised and John Hayes follows in a (line of) distinguished people who have been honoured, including Lord Taylor of Holbeach and myself.”

I have always believed that the UK honours system was used to reward either individuals who have excelled in their chosen occupation or undertaken activities for the public good which have not been to their direct financial benefit. There are also arguably a number of significant and much publicised exceptions.

Would it be possible for Councillor Porter to explain to which group he belongs and why he considers himself to be so distinguished?

Such an explanation would probably help many of us to better understand the intricate complexities of the political honours system.

Penalty box predator Scott Mooney earned another ‘giant-killing act’ for Deeping Rangers.

Last season’s 25-goal haul included a double to knock out higher-level side Leek Town in a replay on an unforgettable night at the Haydon Whitham Stadium.

A couple of clinical finishes on Saturday sent them into the first qualifying round again, this time at the expense of Ryman League North Division club Wroxham.

A dominant first-half display was rewarded five minutes before the break as Dan Schiavi released Mooney who held off a defender then fired low past keeper Elliott Pride.

After the Yachtsmen had levelled, Mooney made it 2-1 midway through the second half.

Left-back Tom Smith’s long clearance put Scott Coupland into space and he unselfishly squared for Mooney who took a touch to steady himself for a shot into the bottom corner of the net.

A hat-trick opportunity just moments later flashed wide and Deeping really should have gone on to win by a bigger margin.

Schiavi’s role at the top of a midfield diamond saw him at the centre of the first-half action – forcing a couple of saves and setting up a chance for Mooney.

In the early exchanges Schiavi and Mooney both went past Pride but Deeping couldn’t quite find the killer instinct at that stage.

Dan Flack’s effort at the end of a fantastic move was disallowed for offside and in stoppage-time Coupland couldn’t find a way past Pride.

Richard Stainsby’s only save – tipping over a 20-yard drive from Kyle Baker – came just before the leveller.

Wroxham captain Payton Swatman delivered a corner to the near post where Jordan Rocastle squeezed it home.

But Deeping know they will always create chances and it’s usually a question of how many can they convert into goals?

Mooney duly restored the advantage with his fifth goal in five games so far this term.

Coupland’s far-post shot was cleared off the line while Pride denied Mooney and substitute Will Bird.

At the other end, there was nothing being given away from a defence marshalled by assistant-manager Jack Marsden against one of his former clubs.

Deeping stuck to their style of playing ‘the right way’ and got their rewards thanks to the natural finishing skills of Mooney who doesn’t panic inside the 18-yard area.

Victory was fully deserved so Gresley must be wary of what could happen to them in the next round.

DEEPING RANGERS

4-1-2-1-2: Stainsby 6; Flack 7, Hunnings 7, Marsden 7, Smith 7; Burton-Jones 7; Coulson 7 (sub Kilbride 84 mins), Avis 7; Schiavi 7 (sub Dunn 55 mins, 7); Mooney 8, Coupland 7 (sub Bird 78 mins). Subs not used: Madigan, Lewis, Bircham.

WROXHAM

4-2-3-1: Pride; S Taylor, Lewis, Ebbage, Ramm; Swatman, Guyton (sub Harty 63 mins); Garrod, Sweeney (sub A Taylor 72 mins), Baker; Rocastle (sub Fowkes 69 mins).

REFEREE

Ashley List.

GOALS

Mooney (40 mins, 1-0); Rocastle (54 mins, 1-1); Mooney (67 mins, 2-1).

BOOKINGS

Schiavi (dive); Flack (foul).

ATTENDANCE

85

STAR MAN

Scott Mooney – deadly double.

ENTERTAINMENT

★★★★

WHO’S NEXT

Kirby Muxloe (A) – UCL Premier Division, Saturday.

The focus switches back to picking up league points before Deeping Rangers aim for a cup upset.

They booked a home tie against Evo-Stik Northern Premier League First Division South side Gresley who beat Loughborough University 4-1 on Saturday.

There will be £3,000 prize money at stake in the Emirates FA Cup first qualifying round on September 3.

But Deeping boss Michael Goode insists they must take confidence from Saturday’s win over Wroxham into the ChromaSport & Trophies United Counties League Premier Division game away to Kirby Muxloe.

Goode said: “We’ve talked about having good periods of play which we will always get as a team because we are a good footballing side.

“We need to be better when we are not in possession or under the cosh and I thought we did that.

“In the second half it looked like we had weathered an early storm but we had two or three chances to clear the ball before they scored.

“In the past three games when we have conceded we have shrunk a little bit.

“But we know we have still got good players who will create chances. We had five clear-cut chances and took two of them. I don’t think they had one.

“We are a good side at home and if we keep it tight at the back then we will continue to create those chances.

“We won’t think about the next round against Gresley yet but we can go to Kirby Muxloe on Saturday feeling confident.”

People living with dementia have benefited from a course of free fun and social sessions and others are being invited to join next time.

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) delivered the first set of South Holland ‘Keep Healthy, Keep Active’ sessions in Weston Hills.

A new five-week set of sessions is due to begin in Sutton Bridge in September.

Suzanne Willis, LCVS health trainer and course coordinator, said: “Dementia can be very isolating, not just for those diagnosed but also for those who care for them.

“Social settings can cause fear, embarrassment and frustration, with those living with dementia often prone to repeating themselves, becoming agitated or wandering, which is why having a safe, local and understanding environment is so valuable.

“We were so glad this first set of sessions led to such positive experiences for those who came along and would urge others to come to the next sessions.”

Sue (70) and Sandy Fraser (76), of Cranes Gate North, Whaplode St Catherine, attended the first course, which ended in July.

Sandy has been suffering increasing dementia symptoms for around five years.

Sue said: “We were apprehensive about going along at first but because it was near and we could get to it easily that was an advantage.

“When we got there we were made very welcome and it was somewhere we could go and feel comfortable, where people understood.”

Carer Maralyn Surman (69) went along with husband Michael (68), of Broadgate, Weston Hills.

She said: “We don’t usually go to anything like that – my husband doesn’t really like to, but it was only two minutes away so we gave it a go.

“We got quite friendly with another couple there and it was really nice to be able to discuss things and to meet people who understand. When it finished I missed going along and really I wish it could have continued.”

The next course will be on Tuesdays, beginning September 20, 2pm to 4pm, at the Curlew Centre, Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge.

The sessions, lasting two hours each, include appropriate activities and opportunities to chat and socialise. Places are limited as people living with dementia often do not like large group environments.

Sessions include opportunities to reminisce, prompted by artefacts such as old coins and activities such as seated or moderate exercise, potting plants and afternoon tea with music.

A qualified health trainer from the Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) Healthy Living Team is running the sessions, which have been funded by Lincolnshire’s Dementia Support Fund.

Another course will be held in South Holland later in the year. Details will be available soon.

The LCVS Healthy Living Team offers health advice and support via individual, group and remote sessions.

It also offers workplace health packages and guest speakers.

To find out more about the dementia courses or any of the services provided by the LCVS Healthy Living Team contact Suzanne Willis, LCVS health trainer, on 01205 510888 ext 3 / 07739 659764 or email health@lincolnshirecvs.org.uk

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have come to the aid of a man who appears to have got his hand stuck in the handbrake mechanism of a car.

The crew attended Chapel Street in Billingborough at 1.44am today (Sunday).

They tweeted to say: “Billingborough attended Chapel Street to release hand of adult male from handbrake mechanism of car. Crew used pedal cutter. No injuries.”