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EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
County election – 4 May
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3 Balancing the books
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Why council tax is going up
7 Working better together
CX’s welcome...
Once every four years, you have the
chance to choose your county councillor.
That chance comes on Thursday 4 May,
when each of the 70 divisions of Lincolnshire
will elect a councillor to represent them.
Councillors have to make tough choices
– that’s the heart of local democracy. Those
choices are tougher than ever, given the
difficult economic times we live in.
How do we meet the challenge of providing
for a growing older population? How much
should we spend on roads? What about school
provision? Economic development? Heritage
sites and libraries? Fostering and adoption?
What do we plan now for the infrastructure
the county will need in 10 or 20 years?
New roads, areas for housing growth,
flood defences? How much – or how little
– should we raise in tax to do any or all of
those things?
Those decisions will be made by the 70
people elected on 4 May. They are decisions
that are made here, not in London or anywhere
else, and they are decisions that will affect
the lives of every one of us. That is why it
is important that you play your part in the
process, by making your choice.
There will be a number of candidates
standing in your area, all of them – wherever
they stand politically – wanting to work hard
to represent you and to make those tough
choices on your behalf over the next four years.
Only one of them will get elected – the one
who gets the most of your votes.
As always, you can vote in person, by post
or by proxy. However you do it, and whoever
you choose, I would urge you to vote in this
election, and help shape Lincolnshire for the
next four years and beyond.
Tony McArdle
Chief executive and returning officer
Lincolnshire County Council
Collaboration by the emergency services
8 Everyone’s a winner
On-call firefighters in our communities 10 Your concerns about crime
Key issues raised by residents
11 Going the extra mile
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Improving Lincolnshire’s road network
15 Domesday is coming!
See a national treasure at Lincoln Castle
16 Your chance to have your say
Don’t forget to vote in the county
council election on 4 May
21 West Lindsey News
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Eight fabulous pages of district news
29 Out and about
Your essential guide to spring/summer
events
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32 Contact us
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news in brief
Lincolnshire news round-up
Balancing the books
Falling grants and increased costs – especially in adult care – have
prompted a 3.95% rise in our share of the council tax
Despite serious financial challenges, the council has set a
budget protecting key frontline services.
As reported in the last County News, we’re facing a range of
funding issues, including a huge reduction in our general government
grant. From April, this is dropping by 31% to just £48m. By 2020, it
will have gone down by over 90% in less than a decade.
At the same time, we’re facing increased costs of about £26m in
the coming year, including an extra £7m needed to care for a growing
older population. Other pressures include a rise in the National Living
Wage, which will push up costs by £5m.
Against this background, the council had been struggling to plug a
£60m spending gap for the next 12 months.
However, the budget – set by the full council on 24 February –
succeeded in protecting services that residents say they regard as the
most important. They include safeguarding, road maintenance, flood
risk management, and fire and rescue. Continued funding has also
been found for Citizens Advice.
Inevitably, though, tough choices had to be made, and the council
voted to:
•Increase council tax by 3.95%, including a 2% precept
for adult care – this will bring in almost £10m over the next
12 months.
•Cut some services – savings totalling nearly £40m were
identified, on top of the £249m the council has achieved
since 2011.
•Use a limited amount of reserves to plug the gap –
it was agreed to support services with £18m of savings over
the next 12 months.
The council is expecting further budget challenges in the years ahead,
when it may again be necessary to use reserves to protect services.
In the meantime, we plan to continue lobbying the Government
for fairer funding for Lincolnshire, particularly to help meet growing
adult care costs.
For more information about the budget, please visit www.
lincolnshire.gov.uk/budget.
More about council tax
The county council’s 3.95% increase in council tax will add just under
£45 a year – or 86p a week – to a Band D bill.
For the many Lincolnshire households in lower bands, the figure
will be less – for example, Band A properties will pay just under £30
a year more, or 57p a week.
In addition to the 3.95% Lincolnshire County Council rise,
increases may be set by district and parish/town councils, and
for policing.
Sixth form/college transport
Tendering for transport
If you’ll be attending sixth form or college
this September and require transport, you
need to apply now at www.lincolnshire.gov.
uk/schooltransport.
Lincolnshire County Council will be
tendering for home to school/college
transport throughout the year.
Once your entitlement has been confirmed,
your contribution will have to be paid by
31 July to ensure transport is in place for
the start of term.
All the information you need to apply is
available on the website, but if you do
require further assistance please phone
01522 782020.
Contracts will be for primary and secondary
schools, FE colleges and local bus services.
To join the council’s approved list of licensed
taxi, private hire and local bus operators,
contact Tim Brettell on 01522 782020 or
[email protected].
Further information is available at www.
lincolnshire.gov.uk/approvedoperators.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Saddle up for Belton!
For a complete day out in the country, look no further than
the Belton International Horse Trials!
Many of the world’s top event riders and their horses will be
competing over Mark Phillips’ exciting cross-country course.
It features action on each of the three days, culminating in the
exciting Lycetts Grantham Cup.
The three arenas are also full of entertainment and equestrian
activities, including pony club games, showjumping and the fast and
furious inter-hunt relay.
With over 100 trade stands expected at Belton, the village
continues to grow in reputation and size, offering well-known brands
and an array of items – everything from pickles to pendants and
crepes to cars!
The event takes place from Friday 31 March to Sunday 2 April at
Belton House, near Grantham. Tickets and full details are available at
www.belton-horse.co.uk. For 30% off gate prices, book online using
the code LN33.
Last call for heroes
Making a difference
Foster carers are urgently needed for vulnerable children and
young people in Lincolnshire, giving them chance to experience
a positive family life.
Lincolnshire Fostering Service is particularly looking for carers for:
• Permanent arrangements (normally to look after
children until independence)
•Teenagers
• Brothers and sisters
• Children with additional needs
Two special events will take place during Foster Care Fortnight (8-19 May),
with carers and friendly fostering staff on hand to answer your queries.
They are being held at:
• The Guildhall Centre, Grantham – 9 May, 7-9pm
• The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln – 16 May, 7-9pm
For more information and to book, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
adoptionandfostering or call 01522 554114.
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Time is running out to nominate your “unsung hero” for special
recognition in the Good Citizens Awards 2017.
There are four categories – Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the
Year (aged 18 or below), Community Group of the Year and Couple/Pair
of the Year.
In each case, we’re looking for local volunteers who always go the extra
mile to help others, rather than being paid for what they do.
Winners will enjoy a VIP day out at the Lincolnshire Show with a guest,
as well as a framed certificate.
For more information, or to make a nomination online, visit www.
lincolnshire.gov.uk/goodcitizensaward.
Alternatively, send your contact details and those of the person you’re
nominating, together with a description of the voluntary work they’ve
done, to:
Lincolnshire County Council, PDP 17 – Communications, Freepost RSTYUXJB – Comms, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL.
The closing date for entries is Friday 28 April. Details are
available on the website, or phone 01522 554966.
2016 Young Citizen
Sian Parker.
NEWS IN BRIEF
A change to County News
In this digital age, more and more of us are choosing to get our
information online or through social media.
With that in mind, and because the council continues to face very real
financial challenges, we’ve decided to reduce the frequency of County
News to three a year.
Starting from now, each edition of the magazine will cover four months
instead of three. For example, this one spans April, May, June and July.
There will then be an August-November edition, distributed in
late July, followed by a December-March 2017/18 one at the end
of November.
As this change happens, we’ll be improving the online County News at
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countynews, where you can also let us know if
you’d be happy to get the magazine by email in the future.
Other ways of keeping in touch are by liking us at www.facebook.com/
LincolnshireCC or following us on Twitter @LincolnshireCC.
For email, phone calls and post, please contact our customer service
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Give learning a go!
Learning is for everyone – not just young people. If you have
goals, we can help you achieve them!
That’s the message from the Lincolnshire Community Learning Service
ahead of this year’s Festival of Learning, running from 19 to 25 June.
Whether you want to learn something new or develop your skills, with a
wide range of courses being held across the county, it is possible!
And don’t feel you have to wait to start your learning journey – there are
daytime and evening courses available all year round.
What’s more, depending on the course and your circumstances,
there may even be financial help for things like equipment, transport
and childcare.
For details of courses in Lincolnshire, visit www.2aspire.org.uk or
phone 01522 782011.
The wonderful Wolds!
Walking is great exercise – and as easy as you want it to be!
It’s also a brilliant way to meet people, explore new places, and boost
your confidence.
And where better to enjoy all this than an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, right on our doorstep?
The Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival was launched in 2005 and is still
going strong 13 years later.
For 2017, organisers have lined up more than 100 walks – over half of
them free – led by experienced volunteers.
The festival will be launched on 20 May at Claxby, near Nettleton. Over
the next 16 days, there’ll be something for everyone, including short walks
and events suitable for mobility scooters and all-terrain buggies.
For families, there are fun walks at the National Trust’s Gunby Hall, an
open day at Snipe Dales Country Park, bug hunts, and more!
Tetford hosts the finale on 4 June, celebrating the conclusion of another
great festival.
For more information, go to www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk or pick
up the festival brochure.
Could you help LIAISE?
LIAISE is an advice and support service for young people
with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as
their parents.
It’s currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to use existing
skills and develop new ones, while enriching the lives of others.
There are lots of things you can do, such as attending events
and support groups, distributing information, and helping with
paperwork and the advice line.
You’ll need some experience of young people with SEN or
disabilities, but full training is provided.
Volunteering can really make a difference to your life, increasing
your confidence and giving you the satisfaction of doing something
positive for others.
For an information pack, please phone 0800 195 1635 or
email [email protected].
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Great move for Holbeach
Customers have been flocking to Holbeach
Library since it moved to Lincolnshire Coop’s post office, shop and pharmacy.
The library – which boasts 22 volunteers –
relocated to Fleet Street in February, with opening
hours increased from 18 to 50 each week.
In only its first week, it attracted 388 visitors,
including 26 new members.
Ursula Lidbetter, chief executive of Lincolnshire
Co-op, said: “As a co-op, we share profits with our
members and their communities.
“One way we do that is by investing in vital
local facilities, such as post offices and libraries.
“Creating this convenient hub is a great
way to serve our loyal customers and
members in Holbeach.”
There are now 51 libraries in
Lincolnshire, including 36 community
hubs led by volunteers.
They are supported by GLL, a notfor-profit organisation providing library
services for the county council.
GLL head of libraries Diana Edmonds
said: “We’re delighted to partner with
Lincolnshire Co-op and the council in
the development of this new facility.”
Exciting future for local history
Communities across Lincolnshire are
being encouraged to explore the historic
landscapes all around them.
A new Layers of History project has been
launched by Heritage Lincolnshire, a local charity
based in Heckington.
It’s now inviting volunteers to get involved in
training events showing how archaeology can
reveal the history buried beneath our feet.
With the support of experts, they’ll be helped
to uncover the secrets of our medieval landscapes,
We want
your views
If you’d like to have your say about
county council services, you can find
out about the latest consultations
by signing up to our database.
You can choose to be notified
about specific service areas or all
consultations, and how you
can take part.
Signing up is quick and easy.
Just visit www.lincolnshire.gov.
uk/consultation and fill in the
registration form.
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military past, and lost parks and gardens.
Liz Bates, from Heritage Lincolnshire, said: “This
programme will be a fantastic way to learn new
skills, meet people, and get out in the Lincolnshire
countryside.”
The project, costing £600,000 over three years,
is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the
county council and other organisations.
To find out more, or get involved as a
volunteer, phone 01529 461499 or visit
www.heritagelincolnshire.org/layers.
Please wash and squash!
Left-over food or liquid in
recycling can lead to huge
loads being rejected, wasting
your money.
Now residents are being urged
by Lincolnshire Waste Partnership to
combat the problem by washing out
plastic packaging and tins.
Since March 2016, the
partnership has collected 11,500
lorry loads, containing just over
70,000 tonnes.
Unfortunately, almost a quarter
of this was general waste,
including left-over food and liquid.
This had often spilled onto the
clean recycling and contaminated it, costing us all £1m to deal with.
To do your bit for the environment – and help save public money – please wash
your packaging before putting it in the recycling.
More information can be found on your local district council website, or visit
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling.
Blue Light Collaboration
PULLING TOGETHER: Michelle McIlroy, from Lincolnshire
Police, Clair Compton, from EMAS, and Karl Turrill, from
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue.
Working better together
Lincolnshire’s emergency services are finding better ways to work
together, making them more sustainable for the future
The emergency services – police, fire and ambulance – are vital to
our safety and health. But how can we protect and improve our
999 provision in these difficult economic times?
One way is for the so-called “blue light” services to work even more
closely together, making every pound of public money go further.
With that in mind, an ambitious plan – known as the Blue Light
Collaboration Programme – is underway in the county.
It involves East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), Fire and
Rescue, Lincolnshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner and the
county council.
Its main goal is to create modern shared premises for the three 999
organisations, saving money by cutting down on wasted space.
This exciting initiative will enable us to deliver
the best service possible for the community
The relocation would also encourage collaboration, generating savings
that can be re-invested in frontline services for the benefit of local
communities.
The initiative builds on successful partnership work which has already
seen Fire and Rescue support EMAS with the co-responder scheme and
Joint Ambulance Conveyance Project.
Key elements of the programme include the following:
•A new shared fire and police HQ at Nettleham – currently, only the
police have their HQ there.
•A shared control room for handling fire and police 999 calls on the
same site.
• A state-of-the-art ambulance, fire and police station for the Lincoln
area, which will be created in the current fire HQ at South Park. It is due
to be completed by 2019, and will be home to more than 400 staff.
• The first joint EMAS and fire station, set to open in Louth’s Eastfield
Road in August.
The programme will also be looking at ways the services can work more
closely together – for example, by sharing a command support vehicle and
emergency fuel storage.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s chief fire officer, Nick Borrill, said: “Building
on our already close working relationships, this exciting initiative will enable
us to achieve greater value for money and deliver the best service possible
for the community.”
The programme is funded by a £7.5m investment from the Government’s
Police Innovation Fund and match-funding from local services.
For more information, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bluelight.
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FEATURE
COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Company
director Tom Wright (second
right) with on-call firefighters
(from left) Shawn and John
Scott and Kieran Rose.
LEFT: Shawn Scott, John
Scott and Kieran Rose.
RIGHT: Shawn, Kieran
and Tom Wright.
BOTTOM RIGHT: Shawn
and John.
Everyone’s a winner
On-call firefighters are proud to serve Lincolnshire communities,
while local employers benefit from their special skills…
Imagine having four members of staff ready to down tools and
dash off at a moment’s notice! That’s the challenge for Donington
joinery company George Barnsdale.
Employees John and Shawn Scott, Kieran Rose and Robert Holstead all
combine their work with being on-call firefighters at the local fire station.
Company director Tom Wright, 37, says: “We’re pleased to support the
village through having four retained firefighters.
“As soon as their alerters go off, they can be at the fire station and ready
to go within two minutes.”
The firm also benefits from the arrangement, as Tom explains: “The guys
get training in first aid and using equipment, and a lot of that is transferrable
to the workplace.
“As an employer, we have to find ways to manage when they’re called
out, but the benefits more than outweigh any challenges.”
The retained firefighters from George Barnsdale include John Scott, who
signed up 34 years ago, while 26-year-old son Shawn followed his example
in 2012.
John, 52, says: “I used to work next door to the station and, having slowly
got involved, finally plucked up the courage to join.
“We attend a whole range of incidents, and every time your alerter goes
off, you get an adrenaline rush. You don’t know what you’re going to until
you get to the station.
“As well as being a firefighter, I’m a trained co-responder, and we turn out
to medical emergencies, including strokes, chest pains and cardiac arrests.
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“I’m very well-trained but there’s nothing like learning on the job. You
pick up a new skill every time, and the paramedics we work with are great
at passing on their knowledge. “
John adds: “People are so appreciative when we arrive at an incident.
We can give reassurance and first aid, and serving the community is really
positive for the station.
“If anyone is thinking of becoming an on-call firefighter, I’d definitely
recommend finding out more.
“Just go along to your local fire station on drill (training) night. Then, if
you think it’s for you, put your name forward – I’m sure you won’t regret it.”
Could you apply?
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue are looking for applicants who:
• Are at least 18 and of good character
• Live/work near their community fire station
• Are able to provide on-call cover
• Can pass hearing/eyesight tests
The hourly rate for trainees is £10.15. There’s also a retained flat rate and
an incident attendance fee.
More retained firefighters are needed across Lincolnshire, but particularly
in Bardney, Billingborough, Binbrook, Boston, Brant Broughton, Corby Glen,
North Somercotes, Waddington and Wragby.
To find out more, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lfr.
RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighter factfile
Cllrs Colin Davie (right) and Stuart
Tweedale (left) with members of the Hunan
delegation at Siemens in Lincoln.
• A trainee on-call firefighter
earns £10.15 an hour, rising
to £10.58 once they complete
training school and start
development.
• Once qualified, the pay is
£13.53 per hour. A retained
firefighter can also progress
to watch manager, earning
£16.78 an hour.
• The skills of a retained
firefighter are transferable
to “wholetime” posts, where
there is the potential for
further career opportunities.
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safer communities
Your concerns about crime
Drinking and litter on our streets were key issues raised by residents
in the latest Community Safety Partnership survey
Residents across Lincolnshire want to live in communities free
from crime and anti-social behaviour. But what are the issues
that trouble you most? And how can they best be tackled?
The results of the survey help the Community Safety Partnership decide
where resources and activity should be targeted.
One such project, launched at the end of last year, is Boston’s Community
Alcohol Partnership.
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs) bring together local retailers
and licensees, trading standards, police, health services, schools and
other agencies. The aim is to tackle the problem of underage drinking and
associated anti-social behaviour.
Boston is Lincolnshire’s first CAP, with partners including the police,
the borough council, public health, youth services, Addaction, Boston
Mayflower and schools. Major retailers have also given it their backing.
As part of the scheme:
• Off-licences in Boston will get free training in schemes like Challenge 25,
and learn ways to prevent alcohol being sold to adults for minors.
•Schools in the area will receive education materials and teachertraining support.
• Police, licensing and trading standards will be working together to target
areas where training and education has not proved successful.
For more about Lincolnshire Community Safety Partnership, go to
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolnshire-community-safety-partnership.
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Crime survey results
The results of this year’s Community Safety Partnership survey
reveal Lincolnshire residents’ biggest concerns about crime and
anti-social behaviour:
•Anti-social behaviour such as rubbish and litter, people being drunk
or rowdy in public places, and using or dealing drugs – those are the
main problems for the largest number of residents.
•On crime, people are most worried about being a victim of burglary
(31%) or anti-social behaviour (30%).
•Almost one in five (19%) were not worried about being a victim of
any type of crime in their local area.
•Over half (56%) of respondents feel about as safe as they did 12
months ago, while 33% feel less safe.
How the survey helps
Daryl Pearce, the county officer for public protection, said: “The
partnership targets its activity on those matters that affect our
communities, and the survey is one opportunity for us to understand
how people feel.
“The perception of crime levels has a significant impact upon wellbeing,
and it’s important for us to reassure our communities that we’re targeting
those areas of concern.”
The results will be used to influence the activity and priorities of the
partnership over the next year.
STRONGER TOGETHER: Lincolnshire Police’s Andy Morrice, Alan Simpson, from the
Community Alcohol Partnership, Simon Gladwin, from Lincolnshire County Council,
and Jo Wright, from Tesco in Boston.
highways
Going the extra mile
A major cash injection and ground-breaking repair techniques
are transforming Lincolnshire’s highways
A massive £35m will be spent by the council on maintaining and
improving Lincolnshire’s roads this year.
The money will be used to tackle thousands of potholes, as well as
funding projects to cut congestion at key locations.
It’s a significant amount of cash – but the authority still faces a big
challenge keeping the county’s 5,500 miles of roads in good condition.
That’s why we’ve been finding better ways of making repairs, ensuring
every penny we spend goes as far as possible.
Over the last few years, the council has developed a more cost-effective
way of repairing minor roads. It involves removing the damaged top
layer of a highway and then crushing and mixing it with excess material
from major road projects. The new “recycled” surface will then last
around 10 years, and the technique has already saved around £4m in
maintenance costs.
The council is also using a new pothole-filling method involving a “hot
box” – an insulated vehicle that keeps materials hotter for longer. This
removes the need for a temporary cold repair, meaning defects can be
fixed first time.
Techniques like these helped the council repair over 100,000 potholes
last year – a target we’re looking to match over the next 12 months.
For the latest news on roadworks, go to www.lincolnshire.
gov.uk/roadworks.
Update: major highways projects
In addition to making thousands of repairs, the council is investing millions of
pounds in important road schemes, including:
Lincoln Eastern Bypass
• Archaeological works and rail bridge construction underway, and roadbuilding to start in June 2017.
• Expected to be completed in late 2019.
• Will link A158 Wragby Road roundabout to A15 at Bracebridge Heath.
• Will reduce city centre congestion and support growth.
Grantham Southern Relief Road
• Phase two to start in June 2017.
• Expected to be completed in 2019.
• Will link A1 to A52 at Somerby Hill, plus the creation of two new
roundabouts.
• Will reduce town centre congestion, improve journey times and
promote economic growth.
Peppermint Junction, Holbeach
• Expected to start in May 2017.
• Due to be completed in spring 2018.
• A new roundabout connecting A17 to A151, with a second new roundabout to unlock housing and commercial development opportunities.
• Will improve safety, reduce town centre traffic and bring economic growth.
For more information, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects.
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Wellbeing service
LIFE-CHANGING: Pat
Harpham and partner Chris.
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How did we manage?
The Wellbeing Service supports residents from 18 upwards to live
independently – please just get in touch
When Pat Harpham mentioned to his diabetes nurse that he was
struggling with everyday tasks at home, she told him about the
council’s Wellbeing Service.
Having been diagnosed with a benign brain tumour, Pat and his
partner, Chris, from Digby, were finding it difficult to cope with some of his
side effects.
He explained: “The brain tumour affects my balance and hearing, and I
was worried I could have a bad fall. The nurse mentioned that I could get
some aids in my home to help, through the Wellbeing Service.”
After Pat called, an advisor, Billie, came to do an initial assessment. Pat
said: “She put me in touch with people I hadn’t even thought of. The British
Legion supplied handrails outside the door and grab rails in the shower. She
also got us help applying for a blue badge and information about transport
for hospital appointments. “
Chris, who helps care for Pat, had a heart attack in 2006 and is on regular
medication. She has dizzy spells and was also struggling to get into and out
of bed and the shower.
Pat said: “It would have been really hard without changes like the grab
handles. The people who came to see us knew all the things that could be
done. They’re small changes, but they’ve made one hell of a difference.”
Chris and Pat have also had help applying for carer’s payments, and
Pat has received an emergency personal alarm, all thanks to the
Wellbeing Service.
Pat said: “I’ve not had to use my emergency alarm yet, but it gives me
peace of mind, in case Chris is out and I have a fall.”
As regards the cost, Pat says: “It was made clear what was available and
if there was a charge, but I can’t think of anything we’ve had to pay for.”
With all the practical and financial help now in place, Pat says life has
been made so much easier.
“Now I have all these small aids, I wonder how I’d have managed without
them. I don’t like to think what life could have been like.
“I’d read about this sort of service, but I never realised quite how much
was available. I’ve benefitted from it and I want other people to as well –
don’t be afraid to ask! It’s just a case of making that first call. It costs you
nothing to find out.“
For more about the Wellbeing Service, or to arrange an assessment,
call 01522 782140 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/wellbeingservice.
To see other people’s stories about how the Wellbeing Service can
help you stay independent, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countynews.
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economic development
Backing our businesses
Smaller businesses are the backbone of the county economy – and the
council is doing all it can to help them thrive after Brexit
From hotels to hairdressers, corner shops to cafes, and farms to
factories, they cover every aspect of local life.
In all, Lincolnshire’s 28,000 small and medium-sized
enterprises account for 99.7% of all registered businesses. It’s also
estimated they employ around 75% of the local workforce.
With the UK’s departure from the EU approaching, it’s a time of new
challenges – and new opportunities. Here’s how the council is helping our
businesses flourish. Visit www.businesslincolnshire.com to learn more.
Current forecasts suggest that over the next decade there will be around
200,000 job opportunities across Lincolnshire resulting from economic
growth and people retiring.
And to ensure that businesses can fill these vacancies, the council is
working closely with others so there are a range of schemes to help young
people develop the necessary skills.
But this work isn’t just limited to the next generation – the council also
supports adults looking to improve and diversify their skills.
Experienced advisers
Support for exports
Run in partnership with the Greater Lincolnshire LEP, the Business
Lincolnshire Growth Hub is a one-stop advice shop.
Its team of dedicated advisers offer free, impartial help, working with
firms to draw up and put growth plans into action.
In addition, its website is packed with information, including a calendar
of upcoming events and support programmes, many of which are free.
As the world becomes ever more globalised and digital, the potential for
local businesses to reach out to lucrative new markets has never been
greater. After Brexit, the UK will be in a position to begin forming its own
trade relationships with countries around the world.
And the council and its partners are already working hard to establish
new relationships with other countries, bringing new opportunities for
our businesses.
We’re also preparing a Made in Lincolnshire brochure showcasing the
area’s top manufacturers, including Guttridge Ltd (pictured), from Spalding.
Financial support
The council runs a range of grant schemes, as well as signposting firms to
alternative sources of funding.
In the past, Lincolnshire has benefited from EU funding for economic
development, but this is likely to stop after Brexit.
However, the UK also won’t be contributing to the EU budget anymore,
meaning the Government will have extra millions to spend. The council is
lobbying hard to ensure the county gets its fair share of that money.
Closing the skills gap
If local businesses are to succeed, it’s essential they can recruit staff with
the right skills.
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The right infrastructure
Good roads and good broadband are essential for a thriving economy.
That’s why the council continues to invest in major highways projects, like
the Lincoln Eastern Bypass and the Grantham Southern Relief Road.
The authority also leads the onlincolnshire project, which is on target to
extend superfast coverage to 97% of the county by the end of 2019.
In addition, the authority manages a range of offices, business centres,
industrial units and commercial land.
heritage
Domesday is coming!
The Domesday Book – one of our greatest national treasures – is making a
“once-in-a-lifetime” visit to Lincoln Castle
Dating from 1086, William the Conqueror’s famous record of his
new kingdom is very rarely on public display – even at its home
at The National Archives in London.
But the historic document will take pride of place this summer in the
David PJ Ross Magna Carta vault at Lincoln Castle.
Jeff James, the chief executive and keeper at The National Archives, says:
“Domesday is our nation’s earliest, most important and most treasured
public record.
“We’re delighted that visitors will have the unique opportunity to view
this iconic book in the fine medieval surroundings of Lincoln Castle.”
Domesday will be one of dozens of national treasures showcased in a
stunning Battles and Dynasties exhibition, from 27 May until 3 September.
The Collection will be hosting the rest of the exhibition, with paintings,
artefacts and documents charting 1,000 years of English history. Highlights
include Tudor death warrants, medieval swords and royal portraits.
Battles and Dynasties has been brought together by Lincolnshire County
Council and Lord Cormack, in partnership with the Historic Lincoln Trust, The
National Archives, the British Library and the Royal Collection.
Lord Cormack, chairman of the Historic Lincoln Trust, said: “This will be a
very special exhibition, with major works of art and manuscripts never seen
together before. I’m particularly thrilled about the Domesday Book, which
records the Lincolnshire of 1086 in meticulous detail.
“I’m most grateful to David Ross and other generous sponsors for making
this historic exhibition possible.”
Domesday tickets
The Domesday Book can be seen with a Lincoln Castle all-inclusive
ticket, which also covers Magna Carta, the Medieval Wall Walk and the
Victorian Prison.
You can buy your ticket now at www.lincolncastle.com and receive a
10% discount. Adult tickets cost £12, with concessions £9.60, children
£7.20 and under-5s free.
Battles and Dynasties
Battles and Dynasties is a major exhibition at Lincoln Castle and The
Collection, exploring the great battles and rulers in England from the
11th century to the present day.
Works have been loaned from all over the world, including the British
Library, The National Archives and the Royal Collection, as well as
private collections.
Tickets for the full exhibition at The Collection in Lincoln, costing £4 to
£6, are on sale from April at www.thecollectionmuseum.com.
Exhibiting the Domesday Book has been made possible as a result of the Government Indemnity Scheme.
Lincolnshire County Council would like to thank HM Government for providing Government Indemnity and
the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Arts Council England for arranging the indemnity.
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ELECTION DAY – 4 MAY
YOUR chance to
have YOUR say
Vote on 4 May – Election Day – and help shape Lincolnshire
County Council services for the next four years
Do you care about the state of the county’s roads? The quality of
our schools? How social care is provided?
Whatever matters to you, please make sure you have your say in who
runs the council for the next four years. There will be 70 elected councillors,
each one representing an electoral division in Lincolnshire.
The candidate getting most votes in each division will represent all the
people in that area.
Together, the 70 elected councillors will also prioritise and choose the
way important services are delivered up to at least 2021.
Their decisions will affect everyone in the county, including you –
whatever age you are, and wherever you live!
Proxy vote
Are you registered?
The votes for each of the 70 electoral divisions will be counted overnight:
Your name must be on the electoral register if you want to vote:
• The seven district councils in Lincolnshire maintain the electoral register.
• You can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
• To check you are on the register, get in touch with your district electoral
registration department.
• Also, if you move, make sure you have re-registered at your
new address.
• Applications to register must be received by 12 midnight on 13 April
(via www.gov.uk/register-to-vote) if you wish to vote on 4 May.
Voting on the day
• You’ll receive a poll card just before the election, telling you where and
when to vote.
• On Election Day, just go along to the polling station on your card,
between 7am and 10pm.
Postal vote
If you can’t get to the polling station or would just prefer to vote by post:
• Ask your district council for a postal vote.
• Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must be
received by 5pm on 18 April.
• Your ballot paper will then be sent to you ahead of Election Day –
please just fill it in and post it back.
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In certain circumstances you can apply to let someone else vote for you –
this is called a proxy vote:
• The deadline for submitting a completed application to vote by proxy
(except for medical or work/service related emergencies) is by 5pm on
25 April.
• You can only have a proxy vote if you cannot go to the polling station
and have not asked for a postal vote.
• If you want a proxy vote, just contact your district council.
Results
• The person with the most votes in each division will be announced as
the county councillor for that area, with their details appearing almost
immediately at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/electionresults.
• You can also follow us on the night via Twitter @LincolnshireCC.
Election contact details
Lincolnshire’s electoral registration officers are based at the county’s seven
district councils – please see contact details below.
Boston Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston,
PE21 8QR (Tel: 01205 314224) (www.boston.gov.uk)
City of Lincoln Council, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, LN1 1DD (Tel: 01522
873255) (www.lincoln.gov.uk)
East Lindsey District Council, Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, LN11
8UP (Tel: 01507 601111) (www.e-lindsey.gov.uk)
North Kesteven District Council, District Council Offices, Kesteven
Street, Sleaford, NG34 7EF (Tel: 01529 308238) (www.n-kesteven.gov.uk)
South Holland District Council, Council Offices, Priory Road,
Spalding, PE11 2XE (Tel: 01775 761161) (www.sholland.gov.uk)
South Kesteven District Council, Council Offices, St Peter’s Hill,
Grantham, NG31 6PZ (Tel: 01476 406080) (www.southkesteven.gov.uk)
West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshall`s Yard,
Gainsborough, DN21 2NA (Tel: 01427 676575/6)
(www.west-lindsey.gov.uk)
COUNCIL ELECTIONS
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Lincolnshire County Council provides
85% of all local council services
carers
Support for family carers
Are you one of Lincolnshire’s “army” of unpaid carers? If so, would
you benefit from some support?
An estimated 84,000 unpaid carers look after family, friends and
neighbours in Lincolnshire.
It’s a crucial role, helping loved ones stay independent, and saving the
health and care sector about £1.7bn every year.
But only about 7,550 carers get support through services provided by the
council’s customer service centre and charity Carers FIRST.
Now the council is urging other people to come forward so they can also
get the help they need.
Jane Mason, county manager for carers, says: “Caring is rewarding,
but it can feel all-consuming, and it’s important to think about your own
wellbeing, too.
“If you have measures in place to help you cope, you’ll be more likely to
continue for longer and avoid a crisis.”
Two people benefitting from support are Jenny and Barry Robinson, from
the Lincoln area, who care for their 17-year-old daughter, Jo.
She has Down’s Syndrome, and her abilities are similar to those of a threeyear-old. As a result, Jo needs one-to-one support, and attends mainstream
school with the help of a dedicated teaching assistant.
The Robinsons have also had help from Trish Hargreaves, support and
assessment co-ordinator at Carers FIRST.
Jenny said: “We’d known for a while that we should have a carers’
“
Trish helped us look at what Jo is
entitled to that we could claim as
her carers, and it’s been really
helpful to have a
carers’ allowance
”
TEAMWORK: Jenny, Jo and
Barry Robinson with Trish
Hargreaves, right.
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assessment and plan for the future, but day-to-day life just got in the way.
“Since we met Trish, she’s helped us understand the paperwork and think
about the support we need now and in the years ahead.”
Jenny works as a supply teacher at the local primary school, while Barry
was made redundant from his job with a software company two years ago.
Barry said: “Even though I haven’t worked for some time, we didn’t even
think about benefits until now.
“But Trish helped us look at what Jo is entitled to that we could claim as
her carers, and it’s been really helpful to have a carers’ allowance.”
They’ve also been making time for their own interests, recharging their
batteries so they can carry on with their vital role.
For example, Barry is a keen cyclist, and is also helping plan a new play
area in the local village, while Jenny is involved in both ukulele and parentcarer groups.
Trish said: “Carers often don’t think about their own needs. And when
they seem to be coping well, like Barry and Jenny, it’s easy to forget that
they need support.
“Putting things in place so they can take breaks will revitalise them so
they can care for Jo for longer, which is obviously the very best thing for her.”
To find out more about the support available in Lincolnshire, please
phone 01522 782224.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW
Something for everyone
For the past two years, the county council has won a top Lincolnshire
Show award – come and find out why!
Fancy chatting to a chimp? Or dancing to nostalgic music? How
about exploring Lincolnshire’s extraordinary history?
Whatever your age and interests, the council stand at the Lincolnshire
Show has something for you!
But don’t just take our word for it – ask the judges! For the past two
years, they’ve awarded us the prize for the best non-agricultural stand, and
we’re aiming to make it a hat-trick in 2017!
Highlights at our stand at 10th Avenue, Row B, will include:
• A celebration of our heritage over hundreds of years, including the
“forgotten” Battle of Lincoln exactly 800 years ago.
• Nostalgic music with Lincolnshire’s very own Heather-Marie Little,
including all your wartime favourites.
• Information about the many services the council provides – everything
from roads and adult care to children’s services and emergency planning.
• Initiatives from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership to keep us all
safe, including support for young bikers and mature drivers.
• A climbing wall for you to test your skills and impress your friends.
• The ever-popular Chalky the Chimp, a remote-controlled puppet, who this
year has his own car!
• Competitions, games and interactive items, with prizes for the winners.
As always, you can also get involved in local democracy by discussing local
concerns with your elected councillor over a hot drink.
For details of the council’s stand, phone 01522 552118, email mark.
[email protected] or follow us on Twitter @Lincolnshire CC.
About the show
The 133rd Lincolnshire Show is at the Showground, north of Lincoln, on
Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 June.
Organised by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society, it boasts a huge range
of attractions in addition to the council area. For more information, please
visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk.
WIN Lincolnshire Show tickets
Feeling lucky? Then why not enter the council’s show draw!
We have two pairs of adult tickets up for grabs, enabling each of our
winners to enjoy their free day at the show with a guest.
To enter, send your name, address and daytime phone number to
County News Show Draw, Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices,
Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1YL.
Alternatively, email [email protected] – please put
Show Draw as the subject.
The closing date is Friday 26 May. The winning entries will be the first
two names drawn out of the hat after that date.
Free draw rules: Only one entry per person; entrants must be aged 18
or over; there is no cash alternative to the prize; the tickets are valid for
either day of the show but not both.
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LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF ELECTION
ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS
FOR ALL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS IN LINCOLNSHIRE
1.Elections are to be held of Councillors for all Electoral Divisions
in Lincolnshire.
2. Forms of nomination may be obtained from the offices of the relevant
Deputy Returning Officer, who will, at the request of any elector for the
said Electoral Division, prepare a nomination paper for signature.
3. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the office of the
relevant Deputy Returning Officer on any weekday (i.e. Monday to
Friday) after the date of this notice but not later than 4.00 p.m. on
Tuesday 4 April 2017. Details of the Electoral Divisions each local
authority administer are detailed below.
4. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday 4th
May 2017.
5.Applications to register to vote must reach the relevant Electoral
Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Thursday 13th April 2017.
Applications can be made online at https://www.gov.uk/registerto-vote.
6. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach
the relevant Electoral Registration Officer by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday
18th April 2017.
7. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the relevant
Electoral Registration Officer by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 25th April 2017.
8. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election applied for on
grounds of physical incapacity, or for work / service reasons, must reach
the relevant Electoral Registration Officer by 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 4th
May 2017. The physical incapacity must have occurred after 5.00 p.m.
on Tuesday 25th April 2017. To apply on the grounds of work / service,
the person must have become aware that they cannot go to the polling
station in person after 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 25th April 2017.
Tony McArdle, Returning Officer, County Offices, Newland, Lincoln
Monday 27th March 2017
Local Authority Details
Electoral Divisions
Boston Borough Council
Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston PE21 8QR
Boston Coastal; Boston North; Boston Rural; Boston South; Boston West; and Skirbeck
City of Lincoln Council
Beaumont Fee, Lincoln LN1 1DD
Birchwood; Boultham; Carholme; Ermine & Cathedral; Hartsholme; Park; St Giles; and Swallow Beck & Witham
East Lindsey District Council
Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth LN11 8UP
Alford & Sutton; Horncastle & the Keals; Ingoldmells Rural; Louth North; Louth South; Louth Wolds;
Mablethorpe; Saltfleet & the Cotes; Skegness North; Skegness South; Tattershall Castle; Wainfleet;
and Woodhall Spa & Wragby
North Kesteven District Council
District Council Offices, Kesteven Street, Sleaford NG34 7EF
Bassingham & Welbourn; Eagle & Hykeham West; Heckington; Hykeham Forum; Metheringham Rural;
Potterhanworth & Coleby; Ruskington; Sleaford; Sleaford Rural; Waddington & Hykeham East; and
Washingborough
South Holland District Council
Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding PE11 2XE
Crowland; Donington Rural; Holbeach; Holbeach Rural; Spalding East; Spalding Elloe; Spalding South;
Spalding West; and The Suttons
South
Kesteven District Council
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Council Offices, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ
Bourne
North & Morton; Bourne South & Thurlby; Colsterworth Rural; Deepings East; Deepings West
£1,042.56
& Rural; Folkingham Rural; Grantham Barrowby; Grantham East; Grantham North; Grantham South;
Grantham West; Hough; Stamford East; and Stamford West
West
Lindsey District Council
–
Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough DN21 2NA
An hourly rate
equivalent to the
Bardney
& Cherry Willingham; Gainsborough Hill; Gainsborough Rural South; Gainsborough Trent;
National
Minimum
Market
Rasen
Wage for
the Wolds; Nettleham & Saxilby; North Wolds; Scotter Rural; and Welton Rural
time being
West Lindsey News
Eight fabulous pages of district news
HERITAGE AND BEAUTY: All Saints
(Ramblers’) Church, Walesby, is just one
of the many churches opening its doors.
CX’s welcome
West Lindsey District Council takes part in
many different initiatives with the overall
aim of improving the lives of local people.
In addition to delivering day-to-day services like
rubbish collections, benefits and environmental
health, we are also keen to get involved with the
bigger picture.
This includes promoting the wellbeing of our
residents and boosting our economy.
One of the ways in which we are looking to
support local businesses is by attracting more
visitors to the area through promoting West
Lindsey’s rich history.
With that in mind, we have been working with
neighbouring councils, including Bassetlaw, Boston
and Doncaster, on proposals that would make the
most of our links with the Pilgrim Fathers.
On the heritage theme, we are also trying to
encourage visitors from our own area to make
the most of what’s on our doorstep. See this
page for more details about this summer’s
Churches Festival.
In a bid to improve the wellbeing of our
communities, we have established a Health
Commission to better understand some of the
changes proposed in the NHS and to see if current
services could be improved.
We are working in partnership with medical
practices and our MP to look at ways in which we
can lobby for more national funding to help tackle
the shortage of GPs in our area. See page 26 for
further information.
Another way in which we are supporting the
health of local people is through the countywide
successful funding bid to help rough sleepers.
Read about how the money will be used to combat
this serious issue on page 24.
To find out more about our services and vision,
please visit our stand at the Lincolnshire Show
(page 25). Officers and councillors will be on hand
to talk to you about local issues and listen to your
views.
I wish you all a good spring and summer.
Manjeet Gill
Chief executive of West Lindsey District Council
Hidden history revealed
Exciting but generally unknown facts
concerning some of West Lindsey’s most
iconic buildings are set to be unveiled
this summer.
Now in its 21st year, the 2017 Open Churches
Festival is one of the largest events of its kind
in Europe with around 90 churches and chapels
in the area opening their doors on May 13-14
and 20-21.
Each building promises to offer an encounter
with heritage and beauty – and entry will be
completely free of charge.
One of the main themes will be the ongoing
“Stories Unlocked” project, where the most
interesting, and often least known tales are
being told.
Thirty have already been gathered online
and will be available to read at participating
churches during the festival, which West
Lindsey District Council is sponsoring.
While some churches will be opening their
doors for quiet contemplation, others will be a
hive of activity.
Some will be offering homemade baking
and lunches, and there’s an Organ Trail of 12
live music recitals. Other activities include bell
ringing, crafts, book sales, art displays and
themed exhibitions.
Last year’s event saw over 10,000 visitors,
who were made welcome by a staggering 758
committed volunteers.
West Lindsey District Council’s Leisure and
Cultural Services manager Karen Whitfield
said: “The Churches Festival offers people the
chance to explore some of our district’s most
beautiful and historic buildings.
“Whether you want to quietly explore the
stunning architecture, learn about the history
of the buildings or enjoy music and art displays,
there is something for everyone.”
Full details of what each church is offering
can be found on the festival website at www.
churchesfestival.info.
Brochures will be available in libraries,
Tourist Information Centres and participating
churches.
You can also follow the event on Twitter @
ChurchesFest, Instagram @Churches.Festival
and Facebook.com/WestLindseyChurches.
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West Lindsey News
Every second counts
Taking action quickly is crucial when someone suffers a heart attack
LOOKING AHEAD: Members of a group in Great Limber who are currently putting
their Neighbourhood Plan together.
LIFE SAVING: LIVES volunteer Kirsty Heywood
with the defibrillator in Market Rasen.
That is why the council has provided lifesaving defibrillators in 30
accessible locations across West Lindsey.
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are portable devices that can be
used on someone having a cardiac arrest.
They check the heart rhythm and send an electric shock to the heart to try
and restore it to normal.
They have been in wide use for many years and form part of the standard
equipment that paramedics, ambulances and first responders carry.
In the event of someone suffering a cardiac arrest, the time it takes to
administer aid is critical.
Grant White, West Lindsey’s enterprise and community services manager
said: “As a council we recognise the role we can play in supporting our local
communities to be safe and healthy places to live.
Having access to a nearby defibrillator can greatly
reduce the amount of time it takes to administer
lifesaving support. They give the best possible chance
for someone to survive until medical services arrive
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“Having access to a nearby defibrillator can greatly reduce the amount
of time it takes to administer lifesaving support. They give the best possible
chance for someone to survive until medical services arrive.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Lincolnshire
Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service (LIVES) to deliver this.”
LIVES is made up of over 700 volunteers who give up their spare time to
respond to 999 medical emergencies in their communities across greater
Lincolnshire, supporting 20,000 people each year.
They get there fast to deliver that vital immediate care to their
neighbours in those critical first moments before handing over to the
ambulance service.
Nikki Silver, Chief Executive of LIVES, added: “We were absolutely
thrilled that West Lindsey District Council have undertaken such an
initiative to help increase the number of public access defibrillators and
help to save lives.
“About 1 in 80 of the patients we help are in cardiac arrest and that
is why our responders carry defibrillators.
“We know that immediate CPR and defibrillation within those first
moments increases the chances of survival to 70%. That is why public
access defibrillators and local communities learning CPR play such a
critical role in the chain of survival – everyone can save a life.”
The scheme has provided 30 communities across West Lindsey with fully
equipped and fitted defibrillators.
To learn more about community defibrillators and find your nearest
visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/defib. To find out more about LIVES
visit https://lives.org.uk.
NEW EQUIPMENT: One
of the 30 life-saving
defibrillators that are
being installed across
West Lindsey.
About 1 in 80 of the
patients we help are in
cardiac arrest and that
is why our responders
carry defibrillators
READY TO ACT: Grant White with some of the
volunteers at Connexions in Gainsborough.
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West Lindsey News
£1.3 million boost to help
rough sleepers
Life-changing support is to be offered to the most vulnerable and entrenched
rough sleepers across Lincolnshire – thanks to a successful countywide bid for
Government funds.
The four-year initiative aims to help them give up drugs and alcohol,
sustain their own accommodation, tackle health and mental health
needs, and access education, training and employment.
Without this kind of dedicated assistance, the cost of support can quickly
escalate across a range of emergency services.
For example, more than £215,000 is believed to have been spent on Eric,
who over a four-year period racked up 198 police incidents, 54 nights in
police custody, 149 ambulance call outs, 149 attendances at A&E and 30
admissions onto a hospital ward.
However, the true cost is much higher, if court appearances, Probation, GP
appointments and medication costs were to be included.
Before being given the keys to his flat in 2013, Eric had been homeless
for 14 years.
This initiative has been made possible thanks to the work by a group of
“
We are delighted that our bid for funding has
been successful and can now focus on helping some
of the most at-risk rough sleepers in the county.
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councils and agencies from across the county who successfully bid for Social
Impact Bond funding (SIB) totalling around £1.3 million. This is one of only
eight projects nationally to receive this backing.
Michelle Howard, chair of the Lincolnshire Homelessness Strategy Group,
said: “We are delighted that our bid for funding has been successful and can
now focus on helping some of the most at-risk rough sleepers in the county.
“There are a number of people in the region who have become entrenched
in that lifestyle and need urgent support to get their lives back on track.
“We are confident that the SIB funds will result in a real and positive
difference in our communities.”
Led by P3, a designated team of specialists, including a drug worker and
mental health practitioner, will provide intensive support to help 120 of
the most vulnerable rough sleepers across the county, throughout the fouryear period.
The scheme is based on similar effective initiatives in America.
Gearing up for show time!
Come and join us in the West Lindsey marquee at the 2017
Lincolnshire Show on 21 and 22 June!
Our presence at the show was so successful last year that we’ll be offering
a similar advice service this time around.
Officers will be on hand for both days with information and advice on
everything from buying or renting a property, making changes to your home,
as well as development and planning.
We will also be telling you how we are trying to attract new businesses to
the area. The Invest Gainsborough team will be available to explain how we
are working together with local businesses to raise the profile of the town
as a place to invest, live, work, and visit.
And councillors will be there to listen to your comments and thoughts –
they are your voice, so why not use this opportunity to meet them?
Manjeet Gill, West Lindsey District Council chief executive said: “As
well as providing fun for the whole family, the show gives our residents
the opportunity to come and talk to their local councillors about services
and projects.
“It’s also a great way of finding out more about the fantastic range of
things there are to do in West Lindsey, so please come along and see us.”
For more details about the programme in the West Lindsey marquee, keep
an eye on our website at www.west-lindsey.gov.uk, like us at Facebook.
com/westlindseydistrictcouncil and Follow us on Twitter @WestLindseyDC.
To find out more about all of the attractions at the Lincolnshire Show
visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk.
Free parking after three
Shoppers in Gainsborough and Market Rasen are being reminded
that they can still park for ‘free after three’ in all district council
owned car parks.
The scheme applies to all six West Lindsey District Council-run car parks in
Gainsborough and all three in Market Rasen after 3pm, with weekends and
bank holidays free all day.
The initiative was launched in Gainsborough on 1 August, and extended
to Market Rasen on 30 January.
It aims to support the array of small businesses in both towns and
encourage more people to shop local.
Eve Fawcett-Moralee, economic and commercial director, said: “Shopping
locally has so many benefits. Not only do customers get a more personal
service and more competitive prices, but more of the money spent in those
shops goes back into the local community.
“This campaign has been designed to support businesses and extend their
trading day by encouraging people to use the town at a time of day which
is traditionally quite quiet, encouraging more people into our town centres.
“By offering small changes such as free after three parking, we hope to
provide a positive boost to local businesses and a little incentive to shoppers.”
“Free after three” applies to Gainsborough’s North Street, Roseway, Lord
Street, Whitton Gardens, Ship Court and Bridge Street car parks and Market
Rasen’s Mill Road, John Street and Festival Hall car parks.
For more information about car parking in West Lindsey, visit www.
west-lindsey.gov.uk and search car parking.
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Renovations advice
WE CAN HELP: Giving
professional support.
Making alterations to your home can be an
attractive option compared to the costs of moving
house, allowing you to transform your living space
at a fraction of the price.
But don’t forget that some renovations need a building
regulations application – this is where the West Lindsey
Building Control team can help.
The most common types of renovations are re-roofing
works, installation of wood burning stoves, works to the
chimney and flue and structural alterations.
We offer a free pre-application advice service, same day
inspections and in-depth guidance from project inception to
completion resulting in safe, compliant buildings.
There are also a number of free guides available on our
website at www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/buildingcontrol.
For a quote, information or pre application advice
please email [email protected].
Looking after your
welfare
Improving the health and wellbeing of our
residents, visitors and staff – that’s the aim of a new
Health Commission established by West Lindsey
District Council.
It will examine local health related issues and inequalities,
supported by our recently appointed health co-ordinator
Sarah Shaw, pictured.
Sarah
said: “We
are
particularly interested in the role
we can play in prevention and
promoting wellbeing through
working together and delivering
strategies to improve health and
wellbeing outcomes.”
One of the main issues they
have already been tackling
concerns the challenges in GP
recruitment in the district, which
has resulted in long delays for
appointments for our residents.
Sarah explained: “While we cannot solve the issue, we
have been working hard to support local health providers
raise the profile of this issue nationally.
“What we would like to see is consideration given to
additional funding to support a ‘rural weighting allowance’,
to encourage recruitment of GP’s in rural communities.”
We are keen to understand the issues in your local
community and Sarah is happy to assist you with any
enquiries. Please email [email protected].
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Access council services 24/7
Many West Lindsey District Council
services can now be accessed at a
time to suit you.
There are now more than 3,100
registered Self Account users who can
keep in touch with us regardless of the
time of day or their location. Using your
Self Account you can:
• Pay your council bills
• Make Council Tax enquiries
• Find your bin collection day
• Report a missed bin collection
• Report fly tipping
• View planning information online
• View meetings, agendas, minutes
and reports
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• Report anti-social behaviour
• Report a litter problem
This list is being added to all of the time.
All you need to register for your Self
Account is your name, email address
and home address – all other information
is optional.
These details are then automatically
transferred into the forms when you sign
in – so it’s as quick as possible to fill in
something like a missed bin report.
Just visit www.west-lindsey.gov.
uk and click the ‘Sign Up Now’
button.
TOP TIPS: Follow simple advice
to protect your family’s health.
Keeping visits safe
Now that spring has finally sprung you may be planning
trips to local farms and petting zoos.
Collecting your
garden waste
West Lindsey’s green bin service has just re-started.
To make sure that you don’t miss your collection, please refer to
your calendar or visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/mybinday for the date in
your area.
Because of the reduced demand for this service during the winter time,
temporarily suspending it saves more than £150,000 for West Lindsey
council tax payers.
Even though garden waste was not collected during the winter period
our recycling rate still reached 50% for 2015/16 which is fantastic and
the highest in Lincolnshire. Please remember that emptying your first
garden waste bin remains a free service but extra bins are available for
an annual charge.
Other options to consider if you have extra garden waste:
• Try home composting! It’s a better option environmentally and you
can use the compost in your garden. Reduced price compost bins
are available by ringing 0844 571 4444 or by visiting www.
getcomposting.com
• Use your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. Visit www.
lincolnshire.gov.uk/recycling or ring 01522 782070 for further details.
Please ring our Customer Services Team on 01427 676676 if you wish
to order one.
This can be an enjoyable and educational experience for the
whole family, but animals can carry infections that are harmful
to people.
Following a few simple rules on your visit will help to keep everyone
safe. Washing hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water, and drying
with disposable paper towels immediately after contact with animals
reduces the risk of infection.
Pregnant women who come into contact with farm animals that are
giving birth may also be at risk of infection. Although the risk is small, it
is important to be aware and take precautions.
Top Tips
• Don’t eat or drink while walking round the farm.
• Don’t eat anything that has fallen on the floor.
• Use liquid soap and water instead of hand
rubs or wipes.
• Do cover cuts on hands with waterproof dressings.
• Do remove and clean shoes and pushchair wheels.
• Do eat and drink in picnic areas or cafes only.
Members’ allowances
You can check out the latest information on councillors’
allowances, which was agreed at the Full Council meeting
on 23 January 2017, by visiting: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/
your-council/your-councillors/members-allowances/.
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Trinity Arts Centre
Super spring shows!
We have some fantastic performances lined up for you this spring
and summer. So sit back in our brand new seats, relax and enjoy our
packed programme of live theatre, music and comedy.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – STARBRIGHT
ENTERTAINMENTS
THE UPBEAT BEATLES
5 April, 2pm – Tickets £7, family of four £26
Journey on the Fab Four’s long and winding
road from the Cavern through Beatlemania,
Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road.
The pigs set off into the world to seek their fortune, but the
Big Bad Wolf is on the loose! Will their houses survive or will
the wolf huff and puff and blow them down?
TWELFTH NIGHT – NATIONAL THEATRE
LIVE STREAMING
6 April, 7pm – Tickets £12, £10
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a new twist on Shakespeare’s
classic comedy of mistaken identity and unrequited love.
THE LITTLE BITS THE BOYS ADMIRE –
BROAD HORIZONS THEATRE
8 April, 7.30pm – Tickets £10, £8
In true Music Hall fashion, Marie and Vesta will sing their
most famous songs - joining in is expected!
A HERO OF OUR TIME – THE BOLSHOI
BALLET, LIVE STREAMED FROM MOSCOW
9 April, 4pm – Tickets £15, £13
Pechorin embarks on a journey across the Caucasus.
Disillusioned and careless, he inflicts pain upon himself and
the women around him.
STAYIN ALIVE – BEE GEE’S TRIBUTE
15 April, 7.30pm – Tickets £17.50
This is a show not to be missed with hits including
Massachusetts, Jive Talking, Night Fever and more.
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD –
NT LIVE STREAMING
20 April, 7pm – Tickets £15, £13
Daniel Radcliffe stars in Tom Stoppard’s brilliantly funny
situation comedy, broadcast live from The Old Vic theatre
in London.
UB40 EXPERIENCE
Saturday 22 April, 7.30pm – Tickets £12
6 May, 7.30pm – Tickets £18, £16
BAD MEDICINE: Rock
along with the Bon Jovi
experience.
MAMA – GENESIS TRIBUTE
20 May, 7.30pm – Tickets £17
Journey from the Peter Gabriel years, through the Phil Collins
era of the 70s and 80s up to their final studio album, We
Can’t Dance.
ANTONY & CLEOPATRA – ROYAL
SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, LIVE STREAMING
24 May, 7pm – Tickets £15, £13
Mark Antony has neglected his empire for Cleopatra. Torn
between love and duty his passion leads to their tragic end.
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL TRIBUTE: THROUGH
THE YEARS
27 May, 7.30pm – Tickets £14, £12
Against a backdrop of images and video footage, their
delicate recreation of the sound of the American folk-rock
duo is a masterpiece.
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
3 June, 7.30pm – Tickets £15
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest
tribute. They have performed live with Jon Bon Jovi himself
and are featured on the band’s official website.
THE EVERLY BROTHERS & FRIENDS
TRIBUTE SHOW
10 June, 7.30pm – Tickets £16
With live acoustic guitars and flawless harmonies, all the hits
are performed in the original key to create the original magic.
AN EVENING WITH SPIRITUALIST MEDIUM
CRAIG MORRIS
17 June, 7.30pm – Tickets £12
Featuring Stars In Your Eyes winner Andi Bagnali as Ali
Campbell plus a line-up of world class musicians.
Craig has been connecting with the spirits for several years.
Enjoy an uplifting evening in the company of your loved ones
and embrace their presence.
JULIUS CAESAR – ROYAL SHAKESPEARE
COMPANY, LIVE STREAMING
PETER PAN – NT LIVE (ENCORE SCREENING)
26 April, 7pm – Tickets £15, £13
In Shakespeare’s epic political tragedy Caesar returns from
war, all-conquering, but mutiny is rumbling.
EYMS CONCERT
18 June, 3pm – Tickets £12, £6 (children), family
of four £30
All children, except one, grow up. Captured live at the
National Theatre, a recorded performance of JM Barrie’s
much-loved tale.
29 April, 7.30pm – Tickets £10
RULE THE WORLD – TAKE THAT TRIBUTE
EYMS present a programme of music that maintains its
reputation as one of the most entertaining brass bands in
the country.
The show features all the biggest hits including Never Forget,
Back For Good, Re-light My Fire, Shine and many more.
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STAYING ALIVE! Bee Gees tribute features all
the hits.
24 June, 7.30pm – Tickets £17
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69 SHADES OF BEIGE
29 June, 7.30pm – Tickets £12, £10
Follow the fortunes and misfortunes of three school leavers as
they stumble through the trials and tribulations of entering
adulthood. Comedy with a touch of poignancy.
HALF A SIXPENCE – GAINSBOROUGH
MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY
4 – 8 July, 7.30pm & 8 July, 2pm – Tickets £10
Arthur Kipps is an over-worked draper’s assistant who dreams
of a better world. When he inherits a fortune it confuses
everything he thought he knew about life.
THE VERA LYNN STORY
29 July, 7.30pm – Tickets £15
This year Dame Vera Lynn will receive a personal telegram
from one of her most endearing fans, the Queen. Enjoy
timeless classics including We’ll Meet Again for the
grand finale.
Contact us
Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street, Gainsborough,
Lincolnshire, DN21 2AL
Book online at www.trinityarts.co.uk
www.facebook.cm/trinityartscentre
@trinityartscent
Phone 01427 676655
Free secure parking monitored by CCTV is available
behind the centre, accessible from Sandsfield Lane. For
more information about any of our events please check
out our website or pick up the latest brochure on your
next visit.
The essential guide to what’s on in Lincolnshire
for spring/summer 2017
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HIGH FLYING WOMEN –
PIONEERING AVIATORS
LOUTH PLAYGOERS
RIVERHEAD THEATRE
Based at RAF Coningsby, Dogdyke Road,
Coningsby, LN4 4SY. View the aircraft of
the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight,
including Spitfires, Hurricanes and a worldfamous Lancaster. For admission charges
and opening times, visit www.lincolnshire.
gov.uk/bbmf / 01522 782040.
1 April – 24 Sept
April and May
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre, Heath
Farm, North Rauceby, Sleaford, NG34 8QR.
Discover incredible stories of women who
achieved aviation history, including Amy
Johnson. www.cranwellaviation.co.uk /
01529 488490.
skills alongside current technology.
Exhibits from 40 modelling clubs, working
demos, remote-control trucks and more.
Plus, ride the outside railway and control
model boats. Adults £7, under-16s £3,
under-5s free. www.spaldingshow.com.
BOSTON ART GROUP SPRING
EXHIBITION
MILLENNIUM ART GROUP
EXHIBITION AND SALE
Victoria Road, Louth.
The Lady in the Van by Alan Bennett, 10
–15 April, £8.50.
Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd
Webber and Tim Rice, 17 – 27 May, £12,
under-18s £6.
www.louthplaygoers.com / 01507 600350.
CHRISTOPHER NIBBLE
22 – 23 April
27 March – 9 April
8 – 9 April, 10am – 4pm
Boston Stump. Free entry.
Scopwick Village Hall. £1, children free.
Teas, tombola, book sale etc. 01526
830981 / 322279.
Various
HORNCASTLE LION THEATRE
March to May
The Hound of the Baskervilles –
Horncastle Theatre Co, 29 March – 1 April,
7.30pm. £7 (conc £6).
Steptoe and Son – Hambledon
Productions, 6 April, 7.30pm. £9 (conc £8).
Cheshire Cats – Horncastle Theatre Co,
24 – 27 May. £7 (conc £6).
Tickets from Horncastle Music at 10 Bull
Ring or 01507 526566.
NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME
Throughout the summer
60 gardens open in Lincolnshire, including
11 for first time. Many sell plants and
refreshments. Unless stated, children
visit free. The National Gardens Scheme is
biggest single donor to Marie Curie Cancer
Care and Macmillan Cancer Support. Look
for yellow leaflet in libraries, TICs and
garden centres, or www.ngs.org.uk.
3D MAKERBOT
1– 16 April, 10am – 5pm
National Centre for Craft & Design,
Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, NG34 7TW. See
how 3D printed shapes are constructed,
handle objects and take some home. Free.
www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk /
01529 308710.
MOLLY & FLOYD’S EASTER
EGGSTRAVAGANZA!
1 – 17 April
Cogglesford Watermill and Navigation
House, Sleaford. Molly the Mill Mouse is
visiting Floyd the Fish with Easter eggs but
has lost some! Collect your trail sheet and
help her find them. 50p.
15 April, 3pm
To join annual community clean-up, email
[email protected] or call 01205
314583.
Terry O’Toole Theatre, North Hykeham, LN6
9AX. Guinea pig Christopher Nibble must
save the day when the dandelions
of Dandeville start disappearing.
Also – gardening-themed creative
workshop from 1.30 – 2.30pm.
Show £7.50, show and workshop £10.50.
www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk / 01522
883311.
BRANSBY HORSES EASTER
EGG HUNT
LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS RAILWAY
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
BIG BOSTON CLEAN-UP
10 – 13 April
12 April
Bransby Horses, Bransby, LN1 2PH. Get
your baskets ready for an egg-tastic hunt.
£2 per child.
WOODHALL SPA POOLS
14 April – 1 Oct
Jubilee Park, Woodhall Spa. Open-air
heated swimming pools’ longest-ever
season. Sessions include early morning
adult-only; half-price for seniors;
lessons; and special events. www.
jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk / 01526
353478.
Bransby horses
15 – 17 April
Ludborough Station, DN36 5SH. Steam
trains hourly from 10.45am to 3.45pm.
Family ticket £18. Plus, Easter Egg Hunt
on Sat; Alice in Wonderland giving
out chocolate treats on Sun; Easter
Bonnet competition on Mon. www.
lincolnshirewoldsrailway.co.uk.
BOSTON MARATHON
17 April (same as US Boston
marathon), 9am
Starts Boston town centre / market place
(PE21 6NN), ends Boston College. Plus,
fun run for 12 to 18-year-olds. Marathon
prizes, medals, T-shirts and goody bags.
www.bostonmarathon.co.uk.
MILL QUILTERS’ EXHIBITION
21 – 23 April, 10am – 4pm
Moulton Windmill, PE12 6QB. Raffle, lucky
dip and trade stands. Admission £2 (to Mill
Restoration Fund). Disabled access, free
parking, refreshments. 01406 422888.
SPALDING MODEL ENGINEERING AND
HOBBY SHOW
22 – 23 April
Springfields Event Centre, Camelgate,
Spalding, PE12 6ET. Traditional engineering
VICTORIAN ST GEORGE’S WEEKEND
Lincoln Castle, LN1 3AA. Come face to face
with the deadly dragon, plus a cast of
costumed Victorians. Normal admission.
www.lincolncastle.com / 01522 782040.
DONINGTON FLOWER FESTIVAL
22 – 30 April, 10am
– 5pm
St Mary and the Holy
Rood Church, PE11 4UA.
Refreshments available.
GOSBERTON FLOWER
AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
22 April – 1 May,
10am – 5pm
St Peter & St Paul’s Church,
Gosberton, PE11 4EW. Over 40 flower displays
on the theme of childhood memories. Plus,
stalls and refreshments in the church hall.
Free admission. www.gosberton.org / 01775
840694.
SUTTERTON FLOWER FESTIVAL
22 April – 1 May, 10.30am –
5.30pm
St Mary’s Church, PE20 2JH. On the theme
“Scarecrows Go Travelling”.
Flowers, plants, refreshments, bric a brac
etc. Disabled access, parking and toilets
available. 01205 460590 / janicedespicht@
btconnect.com.
GIANT DODDINGTON SPRING
BIKE RIDE
23 April, from 8am
Doddington Hall, LN6 4RU. Great day for
the family, leisure cyclists and competitors.
Three road ride options – 33, 50 or 100
miles – plus free access to Giant Lincoln
trail ride for families. Ride prices £25/30.
www.giantdoddingtonbikeride.co.uk.
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WHAT'S ON
MUSEUMS AT NIGHT –
T-REX IS BACK!
MEDIEVAL WEEK
19 May, from 4pm
The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln,
LN2 1LP. Special medieval quest and
craft activities for half term, including
calligraphy and tile painting on Tues
30th. Free entry, charge for crafts. www.
thecollectionmuseum.com / 01522 782040.
Alan Fletcher Photography
The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2
1LP. Come face to face with a terrifying T-Rex
at an evening of prehistoric delight for all
the family. Buy tickets in advance to avoid
disappointment. Children £8, adults £6,
under 2s free. www.thecollectionmuseum.
com / 01522 782040.
SO Festival
PREPARING FOR BATTLE –
THE BATTLE OF LINCOLN FAIR 1217
SPARK ENGINEERING FESTIVAL
29 April – 1 May
5 – 7 May
Lincoln Castle, LN1 3AA
Three days of hands-on medieval fun,
plus Mike the Knight and Little Princess
from CBeebies. Normal admission. www.
lincolncastle.com / 01522 782040.
Lincoln Cathedral. Free event celebrating
Lincolnshire’s engineering excellence.
With activities and opportunities to meet
engineers and find out about careers.
ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION
29 April – 1 May, 10am – 4pm
St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Mumby.
With second-hand book sale and
refreshments available. Also, Table-top
Sale, 10 June, 10am – 1pm; Garage Sale
Trail through the village, 29 July, 10am –
4pm. All to raise church funds.
BOSTON MAYFAIR
29 April – 6 May
Boston Market Place (PE21 6EH) to Cattle
Market (PE21 6RX). Town centre fairground,
with rides and attractions. Free entry,
charges for attractions. www.boston.gov.uk.
COSTUMES FROM WOLF HALL
29 April – 28 Aug
Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, DN21
2NB. Costumes from the acclaimed BBC
drama set in the reign of Henry VIII. Normal
admission. www.gainsborougholdhall.com /
01522 782040.
GIFT AND CRAFT FAIR
30 April – 1 May, 10am – 4pm
Moulton Windmill, PE12 6QB. Stalls selling
handcrafted items and gifts. Free entry
and parking, disabled access, refreshments
available. Tours of mill until 3pm. www.
moultonwindmill.co.uk / 01406 373237.
GRAINTHORPE MAY DAY FAIR
1 May, 10am – 4pm
Church Lane, Grainthorpe, LN11 7JR. Great
display of old agricultural machinery and
implements at annual Vintage Agricultural
Machinery Fair. Plus, craft stalls in the barn and
village hall. Refreshments available. Admission
£1.50, under-16s free. Ample parking.
DIRKJAN RANZJIN CONCERT
5 May, 7.30pm
St Mary’s Church, Frampton, PE20 1AD.
£7, incl tea/biscuits. Proceeds to Friends of
Frampton Churches. 01205 722191.
WAR HORSE IN SONG WITH BOB FOX
11 May, 7.30pm
Ashby de la Launde Village Hall. Bob toured
internationally with War Horse as the Song
Man and now gives a unique performance of
show songs and stories. £10 in advance on
01526 322571 or £12.50 on door.
ST BARNABAS COLOUR DASH
13 May, 11am
Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA. Raise
money for your local hospice by creating
colourful memories and getting messy!
Adults £15, children £5, families £35. Sign up
at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk or phone
01522 540300.
DAPHNE THE WW1 TANK
16 May, 2pm
Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Burton Road,
Lincoln, LN1 3LY. Centenary lecture by Gwynn
Jones. £4, incl tea/coffee. Book on 01522
525191.
DEEPING ST JAMES ANNUAL
PARISH MEETING
16 May, 7.30pm
Deepings School, Park Road, Deeping St
James, PE6 8NF. Join councillors and guest
speakers for community evening, including
Making a Difference Awards. Refreshments
provided. 01778 343266 / clerk.dsjpc@
btconnect.com.
ACTION COMMUNITY THEATRE
PRESENT GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
2 June (7pm) and 3 June (2.30pm,
7pm)
Lincoln Castle, LN1 3AA. This year marks
the 800th anniversary of this crucial battle.
Join us as we go back to the 13th century
and prepare for conflict! Normal admission.
www.lincolncastle.com / 01522 782040.
Terry O’Toole Theatre, North Hykeham, LN6
9AX. Young war evacuee William Beech
builds a remarkable friendship with an
elderly recluse. Adults £8.50, under-16s £6,
families £25. www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk
/ 01522 883311.
TATHWELL ART EXHIBITION
THEATRE AL FRESCO – PRIDE
AND PREJUDICE
20 – 21 May, 11am – 4.30pm
CHILDREN’S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
29 May – 4 June
26 – 29 May
St Vedast’s Church, Tathwell, LN11 9SR.
Exhibition and sale of Lincolnshire art, crafts,
books and plants. Plus, demonstrations,
guided walk, homemade refreshments.
Preview evening Fri 26th, 7 – 9pm (£6).
Exhibition Sat to Mon 27th – 29th, 11am –
5pm, £1.50. Contact 01507 601680.
VINTAGE CRAFT FAIR
27 – 29 May, 11am – 5pm
Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, DN21
2NB. Over 60 craft stalls selling homeware,
gifts, confectionery, clothing etc. Plus, 1940s
dance and singalong. £2.50, under-5s free.
www.gainsborougholdhall.com / 01522
782040.
BATTLE OF LINCOLN FAIR
27 – 29 May
Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, LN1 3AA.
Throughout each day, this remarkable battle
will be re-enacted by armed soldiers and
other participants. Normal admission. www.
lincolncastle.com / 01522 782040.
2 June, 7.30pm
Lincoln Castle, LN1 3AA. Bring your chairs,
picnics and friends to wonderful outdoor
theatre. Adults £13, concessions / children
£11.50. www.lincolncastle.com / 01522
782040. Also, The Emperor’s New Clothes
– 26 July, 6.30pm.
BRANSBY HORSES SUMMER FAYRE
4 June
Bransby Horses, Bransby, LN1 2PH. Equine
demonstrations, resident parades, kids’
zone, craft activities, second-hand sale and
delicious food. Free admission, donations
welcome.
MAGNA VITAE E.B.F. BOWLING
TOURNAMENT
4 – 9 June and 2 – 7 July, 9am – 6pm
North Bowls Greens, North Parade, Skegness.
Players welcome from across the country,
winners awarded Jolly Fisherman figurines.
www.magnavitae.org/bowls.
DEEPING FOOTPATH WALKS
8 June, 6 July, 25 July, all 7pm
Evening walks through the Deeping Lakes
Nature Reserve (8 June), Frognall (6 July)
and Linchfield (25 July), followed by light
refreshments. 01778 343266 / clerk.dsjpc@
btconnect.com.
PLANT SALE AND VICTORIAN TEAS
10 June, noon – 4pm
St Andrew’s Church, Potterhanworth, LN4
2DW. Plant stall, tombola, raffle, cake and
book stalls. Light lunches and Victorian teas
served. 01522 797667.
ST BARNABAS MOONLIGHT SLEEPWALK
10 June, 10pm
Yarborough Leisure Centre, Lincoln, LN1 3SP.
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local hospice! Adults £15, children £10.
www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk / 01522
540300.
OPEN FARM SUNDAY
11 June, 10am – 4pm
Hall Farm, Stainton le Vale, Market Rasen,
LN8 6HP. Join us for trailer rides, displays,
farm animals, machinery and more!
Refreshments available, or bring picnic.
Free admission. 01472 398367 / stainton@
sutton-estates.co.uk.
1940s EVENT
11 June, 10am – 4pm
Central Park, Park Gate, Boston. Enjoy tea
while listening to 40s music. Plus, vintage
and military vehicles, cycles, retro stalls,
displays, food court, memorabilia. Free
entry. www.boston.gov.uk.
FLOWER FESTIVAL
THE DIGBY FEAST
17 – 19 June
8 July, 11am – 4pm
St Andrew’s Church (Hannah-cumHagnaby), on A1111 between Alford
and Sutton-on-Sea. Free admission.
Refreshments available. Sat 11am – 5pm;
Sun 11am – 2pm, with evening prayers at
3pm (all welcome); Mon 11am – 4pm.
Digby War Memorial Hall. Historic aircraft
flypast, entertainment, fun dog show, duck
race, stalls, refreshments.
QUILTS IN THE WOLDS
24 – 25 June, 10am – 4pm
Ludford Village Hall, Playingfield Lane,
Ludford, LN8 6AJ. Lindsey Patchworkers’ 4th
exhibition. Admission £4, incl refreshments.
Plus, raffle, demonstrations. sheila.evans1@
gmail.com / 01507 610093.
CAISTOR OPEN GARDENS AND
SCARECROW TRAIL
24 – 25 June, noon – 5pm
On the theme “Really Royal”, with proceeds
to British Red Cross. £5 per person. Many
gardens open (several with refreshments
and plant sales), plus parish church. 01472
851883.
SO FESTIVAL
24 June – 2 July
Spilsby Show
SO Festival is the biggest family-friendly
and completely free outdoor arts festival in
the UK, located on Lincolnshire’s east coast.
For details of all the great events taking
place this year, visit www.sofestival.org or
follow twitter.com/sofestival.
BIRDS ON THE WING
BASSINGHAM OPEN GARDENS &
SCARECROWS
11 June, 2 – 6pm
Adults £3.50, accompanied children free.
Plants, teas, icecreams. Parking at LN5 9HQ.
SCOTTER’S 5TH ANNUAL ART &
CRAFT FESTIVAL
17 June, 10am – 4pm, 18 June,
1 – 4pm
Methodist Chapel, Scotter. Arts and crafts
on display and to buy, on the theme of the
natural world. Plus, have a go at creating
something from glass. Free admission. 01724
763513.
GRANTHAM CARNIVAL
17 – 18 June
Wyndham Park and Queen Elizabeth Park.
Sat 17th: Carnival town centre parade
– from Market Place at noon. Carnival in
Wyndham Park – noon to 5pm. Party in
the Park from 7.30pm featuring Queen
tribute and System. Sun 18th: Carnival in
Wyndham Park from 11am to 4pm. Classic
Car Show in Queen Elizabeth Park from 9am
to 4pm. All free admission.
Until 25 June
Natural World Centre, Whisby Nature Park,
LN6 9BW. Exhibition exploring garden and
wetland birds. Plus, Swan Facts including
“mini me” exhibition and children’s trail.
www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk / 01522
688868.
SUMMER CONCERT BY
BANOVALLUM SINGERS
1 July, 7.30pm
St Andrew’s Church, Potterhanworth, LN4
2DW. £6 – includes wine and strawberries.
Tickets on 01522 797667.
CAISTOR GOES... MARDI GRAS
1 – 2 July
South Street Park, LN7 6UB. Annual street
party, with great music and entertainment
for all the family. Free entry. www.
caistorgoesevents.co.uk.
DYSART PARK FUN DAY
2 July, 11am – 5pm
Houghton Road, Grantham, NG31 6JD.
Stalls, arena acts, children’s rides, bouncy
castles and more. Free entry. www.
dysartpark.com.
SPILSBY SHOW
9 July, from 10am
Spilsby Recreation Ground, PE23 5HL. A
truly memorable day for visitors, with entry
from just £2. www.spilsbyshow.co.uk /
01790 752213.
150th HECKINGTON SHOW
29 – 30 July (Sat 9am – 10.30pm,
Sun 9am – 5.30pm)
Heckington Showground, NG34 9RA.
Largest village show in England, attracting
30,000 visitors, with events in main ring,
food court, trade stands, and more. Sat
and advance two-day tickets include Grand
Firework Display and Open Air Concert on
the 29th at 7pm. Tickets on gate: adults
£10, child (6-16) £4, young children free.
www.heckingtonshow.org.uk.
OPEN GARDENS
9 July, 1 – 5pm
National Centre for
Craft & Design
Nine gardens will open in Deeping St
Nicholas, plus Vine House Farm Shop,
Butterfly Walk and village church.
Refreshments available. £2.50, under16s free. 01775 631863.
MAKE A SHIFT DRESS IN A DAY
15 July, 10am – 4pm
National Centre for Craft & Design,
Navigation Wharf, Sleaford, NG34
7TW. Expert Julie Heaton guides you
through designing and making your
own dress. £55pp, 14yrs+, suitable
for beginners and intermediates.
www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk /
01529 308710.
MARKET RASEN TRACTOR RUN
16 July, from 10am
Skinners Lane (off A46 Caistor Road),
Middle Rasen, LN8 3JD. With Market
Rasen Roadrunners. £10 per tractor to
include carvery bun, car boot pitches free.
Refreshments, raffle and auction in aid of
Urology Dept at Lincoln County Hospital.
Info from 01673 844308 / 07880 840457.
VINTAGE BUS TRIPS
22 July
From Boston Coach Park (PE21 8QD) along
historical routes through the town and
surrounding villages. Charges apply. www.
boston.gov.uk.
MEDIEVAL CLASH
22 – 23 July
Lincoln Castle, LN1 3AA. Living history
weekend where a medieval wedding is a
powder keg of simmering rivalries. Normal
admission. www.lincolncastle.com / 01522
782040.
ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL
22 –30 July
The Collection, Danes Terrace, Lincoln, LN2
1LP. Includes object handling, lectures,
Posterngate tour and children’s crafts.
Free entry, event charges apply. www.
thecollectionmuseum.com / 01522 782040.
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MORE INFORMATION
Whatever you like to do, there
is something for everyone in
Lincolnshire. For information, including
details of beaches, walks and council
heritage sites such as Lincoln Castle,
Gainsborough Old Hall and The
Collection, go to www.lincolnshire.gov.
uk/heritage. Visitor information is also
available at www.visitlincolnshire.com.
Lincolnshire Rural & Community
Touring brings professional theatre,
dance and music to village halls
from September to June each year. A
brochure is available from libraries and
other community outlets, or at www.
lincsruraltouring.co.uk.
with event organisers before starting your journey.
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