Local publication distributed across Boston containing articles from local business, community group
Would you like to get out and about? Exercise and earn money?
We are looking for people to join our distributors to deliver Simply Boston in the following areas:
Swineshead
Pilgrim Hospital area
Kirton
You will be required to make your deliveries once a month.
Would suit someone in Y10/Y11/Y12/Y13 or someone retired and look to get out and about.
For more details please email or text the details on the advert.
First delivery will be next week 🏃♂️ 📖
This is a great way to start your Sunday and spend time outside together with family and friends! 🏃♀️🏃
Do you have children in your family, or friends with children between the age of 4 and 14 years old?
Are they looking for a new hobby or to increase their exercise and fitness?
Why not get them to join Boston Junior 2k Parkrun 🏃🏻♂️
It is FREE and family-friendly
📍 Central Park, PE21 6PH at 9am every Sunday morning
Every is welcome no matter of their ability, you can, walk, jog, run, hop, skip or jump - it is up to you!
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What a sight late last night! Did you get outside and manage to see the amazing Aurora Borealis? Please share your images below
Happy Easter from the Simply Boston team! From all of us here, we hope you have an egg-ceptional Easter break 🌼🐰
Calling all local businesses....do you have news you would like to share with local residents?
In Simply Spalding and Simply Boston we run a Business News section and it is FREE of charge to be included. It could be that you have new equipment, a new staff member, one of your team has done something for charity or you are moving premises.
Anything you wish to shout about that is news related please let us know!
Please email [email protected] with approx 250 words and 2/3 pictures x
Sending love to you all, no matter what your situation is this Mother's Day! 💜
Pylons submission to National Grid
A powerful response on behalf of its thousands of supporters has been submitted on Wednesday, March 6 by No Pylons Lincolnshire to National Grid’s Grimsby to Walpole Great Grid Upgrade consultation.
It calls National Grid to account on a number of important issues and forcefully makes the point that it absolutely opposes the pylon proposals.
It firstly challenges the consultation process itself and claims the proposals show no understanding of the significant adverse impacts pylons would have on the landscape, environment, heritage, businesses or quality of life of the communities affected.
The official No Pylons Lincolnshire response says the presentation of costings and the consideration of alternative approaches, as presented by National Grid, are based on an excessively narrow definition of value for money, do not follow Treasury Green Book guidelines and ignore all costs other than the capital cost of the proposed works.
“This masks the true full economic costs of the alternative approaches and favours the most intrusive and least appropriate option,” says the response.
“The proposals subject to this consultation are flawed. They ignore the importance of Lincolnshire’s agricultural economy to the food security of the United Kingdom,” it continues.
Lincolnshire produces an eighth of all England’s food, 30 per cent of its fresh produce and 18 per cent of its poultry. Food security is one of the Government’s key priorities, as acknowledged by the Prime Minister. There has been no account taken of the impact of these proposals on farming or food security.
It claims the pylons plan would saddle the county with the cheapest possible infrastructure for the next 50 years.
“We accept the need for additional electricity transmission infrastructure and we support the decarbonisation of electricity generation. But there are alternative approaches which would offer better value for money.”
It is clear from National Grid’s own consultation material that the decision to proceed with the project has already been made, and alternative options such as underground or undersea routes or upgrading existing infrastructure have been discounted.
The current consultation exercise appears to be little more than an administrative fig leaf designed to make a pre-determined outcome appear slightly less offensive.
National Grid’s preferred option appears to have been determined on solely financial grounds.
These deficiencies render the current exercise an insufficient basis on which to enable National Grid properly to conduct the next, statutory, stage of consultation.
The open vistas of the Lincolnshire landscape offer no relief from an 87-mile line of a minimum of 420 50-metre-tall pylons. It is a landscape which cannot stand the intrusion of disproportionately large, industrial structures.
These are judgements which clearly informed the 2012 decision to underground the link from the Triton Knoll windfarm to the Bicker Fen sub-station. If such considerations applied in 2012, it is difficult to understand why NG should now think it acceptable to route 440kV cables over a broadly similar route.
An integrated offshore grid has been demonstrated by National Grid to be technically feasible, better for consumers to the tune of £6bn, to offer environmental and socio-economic benefits and to be more effective the sooner it is started.
We therefore call on National Grid to:
1. engage in a genuine consultation process with the communities of Lincolnshire to identify the best approach to building transmission capacity with the least impact on landscapes, agriculture and socio-economic well-being;
2. engage in such consultation with an open mind, rather than a pre-determined preferred option;
3. support an approach to value-for-money assessment which follows the Treasury Green Book principles and does not simply ignore unmonetised costs and benefits;
4. adopt an integrated approach to transmission capacity development, reflecting the potential benefits of an integrated offshore grid.
See the full submission at
https://nopylons.co.uk/official-objections
Lincolnshire’s MPs, Lincolnshire County Council, district and parish councils are opposing the pylons plan and Victoria Atkins, MP for Horncastle and Louth, has launched a short four-question survey for constituents ending this Sunday (March 10). www.victoriaatkins.org.uk/news/pylon-survey-offshore-alternative
She is calling for an independent review of the offshore alternatives.
No Pylons Lincolnshire is urging everyone to take part in the current National Grid consultation, which ends on March 13.
The easiest way is to email your name and the sentence “I strongly oppose National Grid’s pylons proposal for Grimsby to Walpole” to [email protected] or write to Freepost G TO W (no stamp or further address required).
To all the strong, inspiring, fierce and compassionate women out there, Happy International Women's Day! ✨
Please be vigilant
Have business leaflets lying around that need distributing? We can help! Our magazines have a distribution of 15,000 and think how many potential customers or clients you can reach.
Usually costing £45 per 1000, if you book no later than February 29th the cost will be reduced to £25 per 1000 meaning you can reach 10,000 homes for just £250 + vat!
We are now working on our April, May and June issues of Simply Spalding & Simply Boston and you can book into any of these at the reduced cost. Give the office a call to chat through your options and let's get your business seen!
New Issue – Out Now!
The latest issue of Simply Boston has just hit the shelves and it's packed with a fabulous selection of news articles and features.
As well as a range of pocket-friendly gift ideas for Mother’s Day, there are lots of suggestions for anyone about to start planning a second wedding, plus we take a look at how to create an eco-friendly bathroom.
In our regular Health & Beauty feature you will find helpful energy-saving beauty hacks for those short on time, while our Family Life section focuses on working at home and includes lots of tips for getting stuff done while keeping your little ones happy.
📭Delivery from 23rd February📭
Don’t forget it’s Shrove Tuesday tomorrow. The one day of the year when it’s okay to eat pancakes for dinner! Lemon and sugar? Jam? Nutella? What’s your favourite topping?
I am looking for a story for one of our magazines about someone who has relocated to the South Holland area in the last 10 years, ideally from another county/above 50 miles away.
We would just like to do a quick interview with you over the phone, take a couple of pictures and then the article will be printed in our next tourism guide. We would be looking for the reasons you moved, what you love about the area, what appealed in the first place etc.
If you fit the bill or know someone who does please get in touch :-)
If you fancy a warm breakfast then head to Asda 🥣 ☕️
Free porridge and hot drink for all customers.
From Wednesday 7th February until Wednesday 20th March we'll be offering a free bowl of porridge for all customers and a small hot drink (tea, americano or hot chocolate) at our Asda café in partnership with Quaker Oats UK
No other purchase necessary https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2024/06/02/asda-cafes-to-offer-all-customers-free-porridge-and-a-hot-drink
-Stephen, Asda community champion
Think before you drink this festive season - book a taxi, arrange a lift or be the designated driver. It’s never worth the risk
Delivering the message by Sgt Mike Templeman
You attend the scene of a serious collision and you become aware very quickly that it is now a fatality. The scene can be absolutely horrific.
The most important thing we need to do, apart from look after the dignity of the person involved, is to find out who their next of kin is. We do not want the next of kin finding out through another source and as soon as you've got those details, someone needs to be asked to volunteer to go and pass the death message to the family.
You don't really think about what you’re going to say, all you do know from your experience is what you do say is going to affect and change this family’s life and the life of their friends for good.
When you approach the house sometimes you can hear people laughing inside and it just makes it all the more horrendous knowing that what you’re about to tell them is going to stop that laughter.
You knock on the door and what can seem like a lifetime before they answer it. Sometimes they look worried straight away, sometimes they just seem happy to see you, but they don't know why you're there. It only starts to dawn on them when you ask if you can step inside. And if the realisation hasn’t hit by then it soon does when you ask them to confirm if they are the next of kin.
Sometimes you can pass the message there and then, other times they’re that upset and that distraught they literally fall to the floor in front of you. You wait for a break before you can actually say the words that their loved one isn’t coming home again.
It's absolutely horrific for the families.
You stay as long as you can, you need to check on the welfare of all those that are in the house as well. The only thing you can then do is try and explain the process of what's going to happen with the Family Liaison Officer when they’re appointed.
And then you leave.
And you leave them to the grief.
And you go to the next job.
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Looking for a flexible and rewarding job that keeps you active? 🙌
Join Simply Boston as a magazine distributor in the Pilgrim Hospital/Spilsby Road area!
We're seeking reliable individuals who want to earn extra income while delivering our monthly magazine to homes and businesses in the community.
With flexible hours between 8am and 5pm, this job is perfect for anyone looking to stay fit and earn extra cash. Minimum age requirement is 14 with no maximum age. You will be required once a month to letterbox delivery magazines around Pilgrim Hospital/Spilsby Road area.
Contact us at [email protected] to learn more and register your interest. Visit our website at www.simplymagazinesgroup.co.uk for more information about our publications and mission
It's World Diabetes Day today...it is estimated that over 4.8 million people are living in the UK with diabetes, that's 1 in 16 people!
New research suggests that not only the issues around insulin levels but our sugar addiction is having some disastrous consequences for the next generations...
Research shows sugar shrinks the brain and messes up memory
In the 1980s sugar was thought to give you extra energy. Lucozade, a liquid form of glucose, was advertised as ‘energy for the human race.’
Yet, new studies are showing that too much glucose, and especially fructose, over time starves the brain of energy, leading to both memory loss and brain shrinkage. These two sugars interfere with the energy factories within cells, called mitochondria, and deprive the brain of the energy it needs to function properly.
The link between diabetes and dementia is well known - those with diabetes have four times the risk of dementia.
Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a long-term measure of glucose bound to red blood cells (haemoglobin) and is used by doctors to diagnose diabetes and monitor its therapy. HbA1c is a measure of damage produced by sugar spikes on red blood cells; a HbA1c of 6.5% or greater is diagnostic of diabetes. But long before this, in what is usually considered to be the ‘normal range’ teenagers with HbA1c above 5.4% show cognitive decline and shrinkage of the hippocampus in the central area of the brain compared to those with lower HbA1c levels.
Shrinkage of the hippocampus is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s and is used to diagnose the disease. A new study shows that 40-year-old adults with so-called normal glucose levels, but at the higher end of the normal range, have increased their risk of Alzheimer’s by 15%.
Furthermore, “In teenagers with raised, but normal levels of HbA1c, there is clear evidence of the same kind of memory problems, and the same areas of brain shrinkage seen in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease” says Robert Lustig, Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics at University of California, San Francisco.
“Keeping your HbA1c below 5.4% with a no-added sugar diet, and for some a low-carbohydrate diet, is one of the most direct ways you can protect your brain at any age.” says Lustig.
The dementia prevention charity foodforthebrain.org has launched a home pinprick blood test to measure HbA1c. “Insulin resistance, the direct consequence of too much glucose in the bloodstream, ends up leading to mitochondrial dysfunction, starving the brain of energy with consequent loss of concentration and memory.” says nutritionist and psychologist Patrick Holford, CEO of the charity.
“We are calling for people to test their cognitive function with our free online test and measure their HbA1c with a home test kit, so we can really find out when problems occur and how to prevent cognitive decline.”
Over 400,000 people have taken the charity’s free online cognitive function test which tells you your future dementia risk and what to do to lower it.
Professor Robert Lustig thinks the problem got even worse when the food industry switched from sucrose, derived from cane, to high-fructose corn syrup, derived from corn; “High-fructose corn syrup is not more biologically evil; it’s economically evil, because it’s half the price of sucrose, so it found its way into all sorts of foods.”
“Too much fructose is dumbing us down. It’s also linked to aggressive behaviour...
The key message is to test HbA1c early if it is over 5.4% and act to bring it down by cutting right back on foods and drinks with added sugar including carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and especially fruit juice. Nature never provides fructose without the requisite fibre. When God made the poison, he packaged it with the antidote. Eat your fruit, don’t drink it." says Lustig.
If anyone fancies a low cost day out…this is amazing from Peckover House & Garden, National Trust🍂
Calling all leaf crunchers and puddle jumpers! Following on from the successful free garden entry pilot in the summer, we are delighted to announce that the pilot has been extended for the whole of October!
From Monday 2nd October to Sunday 29th October, entry to the beautiful Peckover gardens will be free of charge. There will be picnic blankets to borrow and there will soon be plenty of crunchy leaves!
Come and enjoy autumn putting on a show!
🦡 🦊 🐦 🍁 this looks like an amazing opportunity if you have a garden filled with wildlife 🦡 🦊 🐦 🍁
Do you have an incredible garden for wildlife? Plimsoll Productions, makers of documentaries like A Year on Planet Earth (ITV) and Night on Earth (Netflix), are producing a new natural history series for BBC One and are on the lookout for people with great stories to share.
They're hoping to film in five very different gardens across the UK , and while Lincolnshire can't offer mountains, red squirrels or wild boar, it would be great to see our local wildlife feature. If your outdoor space meets any of the following criteria - or has an amazing wildlife story of its own - please email [email protected] with details, along with photos and your postcode.
* Urban or city garden with regular foxes and/or badgers (ideally a badger sett or fox den actually in the garden)
* Garden with river or stream, with otters and/or beavers (ideally an otter's holt actually in the garden)
* Rural or countryside garden with regular fox/badger/hedgehog/stoat/polecat
* Garden bordering or embedded in deciduous woodland area with regular badger (sett)
Gardens should also have regular/nesting birds and a diversity of other animals such as amphibians, reptiles and insects.
Sue and Keira had a lovely mooch around Boston today in the sunshine 🌞 it's sometimes easy to forget what's on your doorstep.
What do you think?
Where's your favourite spot that we perhaps don't know about?
The SB Team xx
Do you have an idea for a community project in your local area that you want to raise money for? We’re Spacehive - a community fundraising platform - and together with the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership we can help you crowdfund the money you need to bring your idea to life. You could get as much as £5,000 towards your fundraising total. The South & East Lincolnshire Crowd are particularly keen on projects looking to improve communities and places in Boston Borough, East Lindsey and South Holland. Projects should address challenges of integration and inclusion, support our high street, invest in community facilities or enhance the culture and heritage offer. Want to know more? Come along to our online launch event on Tuesday 11th July at 12pm to find out how you can start your crowdfunding campaign.
Attend this project creator workshop to learn how you can start an innovative and civic led crowdfunding campaign in S&E Lincolnshire
Embracing the Magic of the Summer Solstice in Lincolnshire! 🌞
Today, we bask under the vast, open skies of Lincolnshire to celebrate the enchantment of the longest day, the Summer Solstice! 🌅
As the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, casting its golden glow upon our beautiful county, let us revel in the abundance of nature surrounding us. From the rolling green fields to the breathtaking coastal landscapes, Lincolnshire offers a canvas for this celebration. ✨
From picnics in the parks to strolling through our charming villages, let us embrace the rhythm of summer and create unforgettable memories. Don't forget to capture the magic with your camera – the hues of the sunset over the horizon will leave you in awe! 📸
Join us in this celebration of life, love, and nature's abundance!
Share your favourite summer solstice pictures in the comments below. What's your go-to spot to witness the beauty of Lincolnshire's big open skies? We'd love to know 🌿
Calling all Local Event Organizers! 🌟
Showcase your fitness classes, community groups, and social gatherings for the Over 50s in Spalding, Boston, Bourne, and Market Deeping! 🏋️♀️🥦🌞
📍 Your Time magazine is seeking exciting local events aimed at the over 50 demographic!
If you're running fitness classes, community groups, or social gatherings tailored for our vibrant community, we want to feature you in our What's On feature in the magazine.
Share your event details and let us help you reach a wider audience. Connect with like-minded individuals, offer engaging activities, and make a positive impact in our community! 💪
Simply send us your event information to [email protected], and we'll include your details in our upcoming magazine edition 📩
Together, let's create a thriving network for the over 50s in Spalding, Boston, Bourne, and Market Deeping! 🙌💃
🌟 Meet Keira, our Marketing and Sales Support Assistant! 🌟
For the past two years, Keira has been an invaluable part of our team, ensuring your adverts are flawlessly designed and perfectly tailored to your preferences. But her talents don't stop there! Every post you see across our socials, from the eye-catching visuals to the engaging content, comes straight from her creative genius.
Before joining us full-time, Keira ran her own successful yoga business, and we're grateful she brings that soothing presence to our occasionally chaotic office. With her calming influence, we're able to tackle any challenge that comes our way, always striving to provide you with the best experience possible.
So next time you spot an ad or scroll through our social media feed, take a moment to appreciate the dedication and talent of our Marketing Assistant and Sales Support extraordinaire, Keira. We're lucky to have her on our team, making magic happen every day! ✨🙌
🔮 Introducing our Oracle of Magazines: Sarah! 🔍✨
Meet Sarah, our very own source of wisdom when it comes to all things magazines. With seven incredible years at our side, Sarah's expertise and knowledge are unparalleled. But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Her sales experience in the publishing world spans well over a decade, making her the ultimate authority on what makes a magazine truly shine.
Not only does Sarah possess an encyclopedic knowledge of magazines, but she also has an extraordinary talent for building and nurturing relationships with our clients. Her warm demeanor, attentive nature, and genuine interest in their needs make her a true gem. Sarah goes above and beyond to ensure our clients feel valued and heard, forging connections that withstand the test of time.
With Sarah as our liaison, we've witnessed countless success stories and partnerships flourish. She effortlessly combines her expertise with a personal touch, tailoring each interaction to the unique preferences and goals of our clients. The trust she cultivates has become the cornerstone of our business, strengthening our brand and propelling us to new heights.
Whenever you're in need of a dedicated professional who understands your vision, Sarah is the one to turn to. Her ability to create and maintain lasting relationships is a testament to her exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to excellence.
So next time you seek guidance on magazines or wish to explore exciting collaborations, let our Oracle, Sarah, be your guiding light. She'll not only enlighten you with her knowledge but also shower you with the warmth and care that defines her remarkable character.
Let's give a huge shoutout to Sue, one of the the unstoppable forces behind our dynamic duo sales team here at Simply Magazines! 🎉
It's hard to believe that Sue has only been with us for three incredible years, and in that time, she has accomplished remarkable feats. Her experience isn't just exclusive to magazines, she's sold everything from selling cars to plants and everything in between,
But there's so much more to Sue than her outstanding sales prowess. She's a people person through and through, always up for a chat and going the extra mile to ensure our clients are well taken care of. Her enthusiasm and positive energy make every interaction a memorable one.
Now, let's talk about Sue's other passions—dogs and cruises! 🐶🚢 Sue is not only an absolute dog lover, but she also has a deep love for exploring the high seas. She's always planning her next cruise adventure and loves sharing stories and tips with fellow enthusiasts. If you're dreaming of setting sail and need some insider knowledge or recommendations, Sue is the go-to person.
We can't stress enough what a superstar Sue is. Her dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to excellence inspire all of us. We're incredibly fortunate to have her as part of our team, making Simply Magazines shine brighter every day.
Sounds very exciting The Home Nursery ☀️
We're so glad you like your advert, we love working with you!
Do support their Summer Fayre event on Saturday 15th July, 10am-1pm with lots to do for the children!
The first advert for next month’s Summer Fayre has been published in the June edition of Simply Boston Magazine 🤗🤗
Our plans are underway and getting exciting!!
There will be two new additions to the fayre this year, as we will have our very own crazy golf course and are holding a competition for the best dressed pirate!!
We do hope that you will come along and support us and have some good old fashioned family fun, as we fundraise for new resources for our children!! ⛳️🏴☠️🧁🏰🦆🍾🍬🍔🥤🧸😃
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January Issue 🥳 Happy 2023 everyone. We're back in the office and so good to see our January publication all printed and ready to read. What's inside: 🎆 Boston Focus 🎆 Woodburners 🎆 Kia Nero Review 🎆 Cosmetic Dentistry 🎆 Funeral Focus ... And more! To get your business seen across Boston and surrounding for as little as £63 + VAT, call our office on 01775 640254 for further information 📞
🌞 July Publication 🌞 Have you got your copy yet? We've got a special feature showcasing the celebrations across the area from the Jubilee celebrations 🎉 If you're looking for some Summer Days Out or some inspiration for your Kitchen/Bathroom renovation then be sure to take a look inside! Hope you enjoy this months read, The SB Team xx
⭐ J A N U A R Y ⭐ Our January publication is now out and ready for pick ups at your local shops/supermarkets or may have been delivered to your door. Check out our Health & Beauty, Motoring, Family Life, School News, Local News, Home & Garden features this month and you'll find an array of local business too! Happy reading, The SB Team xx
🎅 ⛄🎄DECEMBER PUBLICATION🎄⛄ 🎅 It's official, we are Christmas ready with our December magazine. What's included this month? ✨ Christmas Greetings ✨ Festive Recipes ✨ Supermarket Mince Pie Reviews ✨ Caring for the Elderly ✨ Blood Pressure Checks ✨ Tax Returns ✨ Winter Sun Breaks ✨ Vauxhall Crossland Review .... & more! Available from your local pick up points or through some letterboxes across the town. A big thank you to our advertisers and our readers for their support on this issue and beyond! The SB Team x
✨ NOVEMBER PUBLICATION ✨ Wow, how has our November publication come around this quick?! It is now making it's way through the community via letterboxes, school book bags and it's available for pick up at our local supermarkets. This issue is 40 pages of local information and inspiration! A big thank you to our new and existing clients for trusting us with your business advertising, we couldn't do this without you. What's in this Issue? 🐶 Give a Dog a Home 👂 Earcare in Winter 🎄 Setting the Festive Scene 🔍 Kirton Focus ☃️ Christmas Light Trails 🔒 Home Security ... as well as some yummy recipies, local news, school news and lots more! Happy reading everyone, The SB Team x
Good morning! 🍂 Well Autumn is definitely here, as is our new October publication! What's inside? 🍂 Weddings Feature 🍂 Autumn Getaways 🍂 Hand & Footcare in Winter 🍂 Budget Electric Vehicles 🍂 Choosing a School ... & more! Keep an eye out on your letterboxes or children's book bags and don't forget you can grab a copy at our local suppliers too! Happy reading everyone, The SB Team xx
To our local businesses... Why would you consider print advertising when we now have social media on hand? There's so many reasons so we created a short video just explaining why social media alone may not be enough to get your brand seen! Call us today on 01775 640254 for a chat on how we can support you through our much loved and local publication 👍
