Meet The Locals

This month we talking to Jayne Rush who celebrates her 40 year Business Anniversary.

A small but brief history of Jayne Rush Hair and Beauty, today!

I began my business journey in July 1986 as a wife and a mother of two small boy’s Andrew and Patrick. This was when I opened my first salon in Boston on Main Ridge East.

It was then that we combined Ladies Hairdressing under the name of Jayne E Rush, where Beautiful Hair Begins, and Men’s barbering under the name Sweeney Todd.

We later expanded our services into Beauty treatments and Sunbeds in the shop next door on Main Ridge.

In 1994 we also took over a small salon in the village of Bicker, here we served the local community for the subsequent 2 years.

It was then that we decided, in November 1997, to open our salon in Kirton village, since when, we have now gone on to expand our services into what it is today.

In January of 2022 we relocated the Boston salon to our present Kirton premises.

In the summer of 2022, the salon had a major refurbishment including full Air Conditioning, we finally reopened in the October, after having had to work from a porta cabin for several months during the refurb.

It was during this refurb that we expanded our Beauty Department and increased our Hair Salon capacity in line with the growing demand for our services.

None of this would have been possible without the dedicated assistance and support from my staff, most of whom have been with me on this journey, which began starting when they were just single girls, then getting married, having their families, and most of whom have returned after their career break.

I would like a special mention to my team Joanne Dawson, Catherine (Cath) Blackburn, Leanne Manning, Meesha Deathridge and Sue Riddel, Hair Stylist, Beauty Therapists Savannah Le-Man, Tara Lannan and Sue Riddel, and our up-and-coming Junior, Lilly Lipscomb.

And of course, a special mention must go to all our wonderful CLIENTS, without whom, this journey would never have been possiable.

It goes without saying this journey would not of been possible without the support of my family throughout this journey.

My sincere thanks to you all

Jayne E Rush

Blue Elephant Yoga

Living in Lincolnshire, we do like to talk about the weather. Often, it’s a conversation starter, giving us the chance to moan about it or offer a glimmer of hope with comments like, “Supposed to brighten up by the weekend.”

But it struck me the other day that we treat our own moods rather differently.

If it rains outside, we accept it, albeit begrudgingly. We put on a waterproof, pick up an umbrella or simply resign ourselves to getting a bit wet. We don’t stand in the garden shouting at the clouds, demanding they disappear.

Yet when our own internal weather turns gloomy, we often react very differently. We become frustrated and impatient. We even criticise ourselves. “I shouldn’t feel like this,” we think. “Why can’t I just snap out of it?”

Yoga has taught me a simple but rather staggering fact: Weather Changes.

Some days we wake up full of energy and enthusiasm, but other days we feel flat for no obvious reason. There are sunny mornings, stormy afternoons and, by evening, everything settles down again. None of those conditions lasts forever.

That doesn’t mean we ignore problems or pretend everything is great. It simply means recognising that not every passing cloud deserves our full attention.

I often encourage my classes to notice their thoughts rather than wrestle with them. Imagine sitting by a window watching rain run down the glass. You can observe it without trying to stop every drop. Thoughts can be much the same. They arrive, linger for a while and eventually move on.

Oddly enough, the harder we fight them, the more stubborn they seem to become and the longer they tend to hang around.

Perhaps that’s why some of the happiest people I know aren’t those with perfect lives, but those who have become good at weathering life’s changing conditions. They know the sunshine will return, even if today requires a decent coat and a pair of wellies.

So the next time the heavens open over Kirton and your plans are washed away, remember that the skies are simply doing what skies do.

And fortunately, they rarely last forever.

Namaste

Your Dreams Travel Opens it’s Kirton Branch this July

Our 24 staff have over 500 years of combined experience in this industry!

Your new friendly local travel experts, now open in Kirton. same familiar faces you know and trust, now setting off on an exciting new journey. Wherever you dream of going, we’re here to help you get there.

We’re more than travel agents – we’re trusted advisors, problem-solvers, and dream-makers. By truly listening to our customers, we create personalised journeys that reflect their needs, preferences, and aspirations. With expert destination knowledge, strong supplier relationships, and access to exceptional deals, we aim to deliver seamless, stress-free travel experiences every time.

We are a travel agency group driven by one clear purpose - turning your holiday dreams into reality.

Enjoy a complimentary bottle of Prosecco with every new holiday booking, simply quote “BUBBLES” at the time of booking - because every great getaway deserves a celebratory pop!

Your holidays are fully protected. For more information, visit www.yourdreamstravel.co.uk or find us on Facebook at ‘Your Dreams Travel’.

Branch contact details: The Old Bakehouse, Willington Road, Kirton, Boston, PE20 1EH, Tel: 01205 805682. Email: Boston@yourdreamstravel.co.uk

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Two Properties To Let

Kirton Consolidated Charities have two properties to let:

1) A 3-bedroomed terraced-house in The Square, Kirton, Maintenance Contribution £400 per month.  Plus a £500 deposit.

2) A 1-bedroomed bungalow at NUMBER 11 WILLINGTON ROAD with lounge, kitchen, and bathroom for a single senior female citizen. Maintenance Contribution £200 per month. (to be agreed) Plus a £500 deposit.

Interested parties who are inhabitants of the village of Kirton, should apply in writing, giving full particulars, to: The Clerk (Mrs J Barnes), 21 Sea Lane, Butterwick, Boston, Lincs PE22 0HG, email  -  kirtoncharities@btinternet.com

Closing date for applications is 17th July 2026.

Kirton 100 Club

Easy to play, £5.00 a month one winner takes home £100. If interested please email office@pilgrimgroup.uk for more details. The draw takes place online and winners are noticed within 24 hours. The last few months winners have been -
Feb 26 - Number 10, Mar 26 - Number 84, Apr 26 - Number 79 and May 26 - Number 26.
Each play has won £100 - If your money is not submitted before the last Saturday of the month, You will not be entered into that months draw.