Keiren Quinn says…

Staff in Poundland were amazing today and I think they need some applause.

Went in with my girlfriend and one of the lad staff members were having a laugh and a joke with me saying he bets I wouldn’t wear women’s leopard print slippers if he was to buy them for me.

He got his own money out and brought be them so I put them on and walked home.

All the staff were laughing and in high spirits and I think it was amazing in dark times like these.

A new report has revealed the board games most likely to cause a family argument based on social listening data

• Monopoly takes the number one spot for causing the most household arguments, with 28,167 social posts about monopoly disputes
• Jenga takes the second spot, with 6,290 posts showing it’s not just the bricks on edge during a Jenga game!
• Despite the name, frustration comes up 10^th in the rankings with only 42 posts about household arguments

If you’ve ever played a board game with your family you’ll know that it can be a heated affair.

Classic games such as Monopoly and Jenga ignite the competitive streak within, often leading to household conflicts.

With the world on lock down and board games usage set to increase, a new report by Onlinecasinos has identified the top ten board games most likely to cause a family fallout.

Board game Bust Up’s – Top Ten:

Onlinecasinos used social listening to track mentions of popular board games, revealing how many posts are about fallout’s rather than wins. The data was analysed from 29/03/2019 – 27/03/2020.

Monopoly comes out as number one for family fallout’s with 28,176 social posts complaining about conflicts during play.

Second in the rankings is the all time classic Jenga. With 6290 posts it appears the bricks are not the only things on edge in the family game.

The top ten board games set to cause a bust up can be seen below:

Ranking	Game	Number of social posts about arguments (between 29/03/2019 – 27/03/2020)
1	Monopoly	28,167
2	Jenga	6,290
3	Scrabble	2,379
4	Cluedo	708
5	Battleships	480
6	Pictionary	428
7	Trivial Pursuit	375
8	Mouse trap	273
9	Kuplunk	77
10	Frustration	42

Full details on the report can be seen at: https://www.onlinecasinos.co.uk/blog/board-game-bust-ups.htm

Sarah Gray says…

I’m currently a resident at King’s Court Nursing Home, in Grantham, and at 1pm yesterday afternoon I contacted John Hindmarch of Morrisons about the service Kings Court had received from a supermarket delivery firm since the start of covid 19.

By 3pm not only did we have a food delivery from 2 lovely lads employed by Morrisons but it was FREE.

Not only were the staff emotional but the residents were too,

The generosity shown by John and all at Morrison’s has overwhelmed us, can we say a huge huge thank you to him.

Photography thanks to Chris Noon

If you’re stuck at home wondering what to do,, why not buy one of the latest local history books about Grantham.

Just click on the picture below…

From Ian ‘Pugsey’ Parker

The charity quiz aimed at raising awareness and donations for the NHS in combatting the coronavirus

https://qz.app.do/quiz-for-the-nhs/fg-YGwyM

Jodie Parkinson says…

My beautiful cat has managed to get out.

We Recently moved to the area.

She’s very nervous around new people and I’m scared she may of hid in someone’s shed.

Please can you check your sheds if you had them open last night.

Any sightings please let me know.

Leigh Walker says…

I just signed the petition “UK Parliament: All key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic to receive a commendation.” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.

Our goal is to reach 100 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:

http://chng.it/5MTSqnQHZ8

Matt says..

I’ve notice during my exercise in the morning that there seems to be a lot of disposable rubber and plastic gloves strewn on the road and pavements, discarded after people have used them.

Surely this is defeating the object and they should be disposed of correctly to minimise risk of infection

Ed says…

It’s so predictable.

It’s a nice day, everyone’s at home. so let’sd get on with some gardening.

But the Alexander Road tip’s closed. I know, let’s have a bonfire.

Well. before you do, remember if anyone near has been affected by the virus, they already have a breathing problem. Bonfires are bthe last thing they want!

Eric Moore asks…

Can you enlighten me with the following places in Grantham in 1977.

When did the After Eight club burn down and become the Phoenix.

When did the Blue Ram pub change its name?

When did Prince William of Gloucester barracks close down?

I seem to remember a baker’s shop with a cafe or teashop attached. You could get muffin buns toasted with raisins?

An old visitor from the time, I was 20, would appreciate any help or information you can give me

Usually we would gift our loved ones, whether they are our parents, children, grandparents, friends or partners with an easter egg next week, but we know that this may currently be difficult.

Hawken’s Gingerbread of Grantham’s Gift of Gingerbread presents a sentimental alternative, allowing you to really connect with those who are close to you.

They are offering the Gift of Gingerbread with a heartwarming personalised message to our customers’ loved ones all for £10.00.

Each gift will include 4 of Hawkens Gingerbread’s most loved gingerbread products, including a carton of our famous Grantham Gingerbread (worth £9.00 if bought separately). 

A donation of 10% from each sale will also be made to Age UK to support those in need during these difficult and challenging times.

Send Your Love this Easter Here

Please stay safe, together we can fight this virus. Let’s make self isolating and shielding less lonely, let’s ensure our loved ones are in our thoughts and let’s put a smile on their faces.  Happy Easter from the team at Hawkens Gingerbread

Julie Clark says…

Looking like a war zone down the Viking way.

Absolutely disgusting?

Sarah Gray says,

From King’s court, to cheer everyone up!

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Homebuyers and sellers feeling stuck in the middle and seeking advice at this uncertain time can look to conveyancing experts to find out more about what the current COVID-19 crisis means for property purchases and sales.

With government guidelines setting restrictions on living in the UK at present, those looking to buy and sell homes may be experiencing confusion as to where they stand in terms of the conveyancing process.

The conveyancing experts at JMP Solicitors have compiled a handy guide of things to know at this time to help give those looking for clarification some peace of mind.

Head of residential conveyancing at JMP Solicitors, Jacqui Harley, said: “Following the prime minister’s announcement on Monday 23 March, a government spokesperson said on 25 March; ‘home buyers and renters should, as far as possible, delay moving to a new house while emergency measures are in place to fight coronavirus. If moving is unavoidable for contractual reasons and parties are unable to reach an agreement to delay, people must follow advice on social distancing to minimise the spread of the virus.

“Law institutions such as the SLC (Society of Construction Law), Law Society, CILEx and the Conveyancing Association issued new guidance on Monday 30 March, aligned with government advice that prioritises the health of individuals and the public.

“Here at JMP, we aim to provide insight and clarity to all those dealing with the conveyancing process, who are wondering what will happen to properties at this strange and uncertain time. We’ve compiled a list of simple and handy things to know to help settle the minds of homebuyers and sellers, and we are of course on hand at any point to provide advice and to talk through the process with you to help ease any worries at an already stressful time.”

Here’s six things you need to know if you are in the process of buying or selling a home:

1.Expect the process to slow down

The government has set out that home moves into occupied properties should only take place where contracts have already been exchanged and it has proved impossible for the parties involved to agree a deferral.

2.Exchange and completion

For those who haven’t yet exchanged contracts, you are still able to continue with your transaction and should use this time to work with a conveyancer to progress the transaction and read through the documents involved in moving home.

For those who have exchanged contracts, have a two-step process to delay the move until the end of the current stay-at-home period, with the ability to extend that timescale if government restrictions are extended.

Every case should be treated on an individual basis and any clauses or processes should be amended to individual needs. Once all parties have agreed to a deferred completion date, then a written agreement can be drawn up to vary the contract. To avoid contamination, parties won’t need to sign a physical document, but an e-signature will be needed to authorise this deferral. This clause should state that once restrictions end, there will be a period of time agreed before you move to enable everyone to get ready. Ensure the timescale will give enough time to sort removals and arrange everything, as there will be a real demand for these services

Where deferral cannot take place, then completions will go ahead for critical moves.

3.Removal companies

For critical moves, it is unlikely that any removal companies will be operating due to the new government guidelines, so people must safely move themselves and ensure social distancing and Public Health England advice is adhered to.

4.How to stay safe during a move

If your move is critical and you move during restrictions, it is important to stay safe and only do so if the property is empty. The advice from Public Health England says that you must not endanger yourself or others during a move and should complete a deep clean of a property if you are moving into a new home and ensure any governmental advice on decontamination is followed.

5.Preparation is key

It can feel daunting to pursue a move at the current time, but even if you aren’t ready to move right now, conveyancing experts can be working in the background to get everything ready for a future physical move, so it’s always a good time to start planning and paving the way for your future, whilst you have lots of free time on your hands.

6.Communication will not stop

It’s possible to carry on the conveyancing process – we are still working, banks are still working and a lot of client communication and cases can be handled through remote working, either on the phone or through Skype and Zoom to keep the ball rolling and to ensure a professional and seamless service is delivered.

For further advice or to get the ball rolling for future sales and purchases contact jharley@jmp-solicitors.com.