Beekeepers gather for largest auction of its kind in the country

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Beekeepers gather for largest auction of its kind in the country

The largest auction of its kind in the UK, with more head of livestock for sale than any auction in the country, takes place at the Lincolnshire Showground on March 23rd.

It’s the annual Lincoln District Bee Auction, when colonies of tens of thousands of bees as well as a large quantity of beekeeping equipment will go under the hammer from 10.30am.

The Lincoln District Auction is said to be twice the size of any competitor. It has been taking place for 45 years.

Equipment for sale is in one of the Showground’s buildings, and colonies of bees are ranged outdoors.

Lincoln looks ahead to opening of refurbished market

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Lincoln looks ahead to opening of refurbished market

City of Lincoln Council’s refurbished Cornhill Market will be officially re-opened on Friday 17 May, exactly 86 years after it first opened in 1938.

Funded by a £5.9 million investment from the government’s Towns Fund programme through the ‘Be Lincoln Town Deal’, £1.9 million from City of Lincoln Council, and additional funding of £918,000 from Historic England, the major regeneration works for the building were completed at the end of 2023, including;
  • The opening up of the blind arches on the north and east elevations
  • A new mezzanine floor overlooking the market hall, a space to enjoy food and drink
  • Replacement roofing and glazed lantern
  • Demolition of the butcher’s corridor to the south of the building and the construction of a new two storey extension to accommodate a new restaurant with a roof terrace
  • New heating and lighting in the building
  • Freestanding stalls in the interior space of a contemporary, minimal design for local businesses to promote local produce and an area within the centre of the Market Hall to accommodate seating for the associated food outlets within the stalls
  • Unisex toilets including disabled and baby changing facilities
  • Repaving and enhancing external areas in City Square have also been completed, to encourage more visitors to use the space in events and activities
With hundreds of traders interested in pitching up in the refurbished building, ten have now been announced as the first confirmed stallholders, with more to be revealed over the next few weeks. These include:
  • Corner Farm: Catering service, providing satisfying meals such as jacket potatoes and salads
  • Stokes: Award winning family business in sourcing, roasting, blending & supplying coffee
  • Bella Di Casa: Authentic, homemade Italian ice cream (gelato)
  • Tick King: Specialises in watch repairs and watch servicing
  • Bradford Plants: A Lincolnshire based husband and wife duo selling a variety of plants
  • Oatz and Co: Sweet treats baked with oats, including vegan and gluten free options
  • Fabrick Tattoos Embroidery: Alternative embroidery, crafts and sustainable clothing
  • Bubble Kiss: Exciting bubble teas and mouthwatering bubble waffles to accompany
  • Lincs Mo Mo: Pop up food vendor specialising in tasty dumplings called mo mos
  • The Cookie People: Cookies, cookie dough and drinks to satisfy any sweet tooth
The market will run at full operation from 17 May, to coincide with Love Your Local Market Fortnight 2024. Opening hours will also be extended to reflect the changing demands of city centre activity, with a food and drink offer available on evenings, encouraging the evening and nightlife economy. Naomi Tweddle, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth said: “It’s fantastic that the market will welcome traders open for business this May, and for members of the public to see all the hard work that has gone into restoring and transforming the building. “We’re confident the new market has such a diverse retail, food and drink offering that residents and visitors will enjoy, while contributing to the economic growth of the city.”  

New consultant gynaecologist joins The Lincoln Hospital

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New consultant gynaecologist joins The Lincoln Hospital
Miss Narmatha Kangeyan, consultant gynaecologist, is now practising from The Lincoln Hospital. She obtained her Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialty training in the North East of England and has over 10 years of experience working as a consultant at Lincoln County Hospital and Grantham Hospital of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. She currently leads the menopause and fertility services at Lincoln County Hospital. Her clinical interests include:
  • Early pregnancy problems
  • Recurrent miscarriages
  • Fertility
  • Colposcopy
  • Post-reproductive health (menopause)
  • General gynaecology and urogynaecology
To find out more about Miss Kangeyan and to book a consultation, head here: https://bit.ly/3H4sYcZ

Trekkers sought for Wolds Walk in aid of hospitals’ charity

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Trekkers sought for Wolds Walk in aid of hospitals’ charity
Ramblers, trekkers and anyone who fancies a walk across the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds are invited to put on their hiking boots in aid of a local hospitals’ charity. United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity has teamed up with Richard Fish Outdoor Adventures to bring you the Wolds Walk for 2024. This is the first time the charity has organised the walk which will take place on Saturday 20 April from 10am. It will cover an eight mile circuit starting at Tetford Hamilton Hall, taking in some of the best views of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Registration is £15 for adults and £10 for children which includes a charity T-shirt. Those taking part are also asked to raise a minimum of £20.24 in sponsorship. United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity Fundraiser, Gary Burr, said: “We are asking for £20.24 to represent the fact the walk is taking place in 2024. On the day you will be supported by the charity and Richard Fish Outdoor Adventure staff and volunteers. “Every step you take will enable us to support United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust patients and staff with those extras that cannot be provided by the NHS. “Children can join the walk as long as they are comfortable with the distance and are accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs are also welcome to join us as long as they are capable of the distance, are well-behaved, on leads at all times and that owners are responsible for any waste and ensuring they are okay with any livestock we may come across.”   Image courtesy of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Work under way on latest Stamford council homes

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Work under way on latest Stamford council homes
Work has started on four one-bedroom apartments in Stamford that will add to South Kesteven District Council’s housing stock. The work is being carried out by D. Brown (Building Contractors) Ltd and, despite recent challenging weather conditions, the homes in Elizabeth Road are scheduled for completion in August this year. SKDC’s Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, Cllr Phil Dilks, said: “We recognise that housing need in Stamford is extremely high. “There are currently 250 people on the housing register with a single bedroom requirement who want to live in the town and there are few options for those with this requirement and on a low income. “Unfortunately, that means young people and families often have to move away from the area to find affordable housing. This makes it imperative that we provide more affordable housing options in this area. “We are pleased to be providing more homes to meet the demand of specific groups of applicants on our housing register.” Planning permission for the flats was granted in March 2022. The development comprises four one-bedroom, two-person apartments with landscaping and parking spaces. The Managing Director of D. Brown (Building Contractors) Ltd, Mr Adam Mayer, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have broken ground on this exciting development. “Working in partnership with South Kesteven District Council, the scheme reinforces our commitment to building much-needed affordable homes within the District, building on last year’s success at our Trinity Road development, also in Stamford. “We very much look forward to showcasing this project as works progress.”   Image courtesy of South Kesteven District Council

Another Lincoln shopfront is reborn in Heritage Action Zone Project

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Another Lincoln shopfront is reborn in Heritage Action Zone Project

Work to give another Lincoln shopfront a new lease of life is almost complete, meaning 11 historic shopfronts have been revamped as part of a High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme.

The latest is 1 St Mary’s Street, where work began in December 2023 to restore the structure and ensure its future. As part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme, which saw the city council receive a successful bid for funding of £1.68 million in April 2020, the city council has now almost completed the four-year programme of historic building restorations designed to revitalise the area and uncover its rich history. Included in this have been plans to revitalise Lincoln’s historic shopfronts to bring them back to their former glory. Shopfronts that have been restored in the city with new and existing businesses launching within the rejuvenated units. These include:
  • Freckleface
  • Jailhouse Frock
  • Katie Cardew
  • Sign of the Fish
  • Lincoln’s Little Shops
  • Gregorio Barbers
  • The Plant Room by Sykes
Improvements to these properties included repairs, reinstating lost features, and making buildings suitable for new use. Cllr Naomi Tweddle, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth at City of Lincoln Council said: “There are many unique heritage aspects and locations within Lincoln that need to be preserved so that Lincoln’s special character is maintained, and that includes its shopfronts. “By restoring, revitalising and refurbishing these historic shopfronts, it not only helps us to protect heritage in our city, but also aids us in continuing to make Lincoln a great place for both residents and visitors to enjoy.” David Walsh, Principal Advisor at Historic England added: “City of Lincoln Council and businesses are doing great work to preserve and enhance Lincoln’s unique character and create new retail spaces to serve local people and support the city’s economy.” Ryan Calvert, Lindum Joinery General Manager, added: “It is fantastic to see another bespoke shopfront refurbished in Lincoln, helping to revitalise the high street, restore some of Lincoln’s heritage, and preserving our local history and iconic shop fronts. “Having been a part of the wider Sincil Street shopfront development, we are very pleased to be able to continue to contribute to the restoration of Lincoln’s historic High Street and our joiners can now say they are a part of that history.”

Crown Estate confirms Projekt Renewable support by becoming a patron

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Crown Estate confirms Projekt Renewable support by becoming a patron
The Crown Estate has officially registered its support for Grimsby’s Projekt Renewable by becoming a patron. With a £50,000 investment now committed to further expand Grimsby’s Alexandra Dock-based Projekt Renewable, Director Richard Askam said: “Ever since I first floated the idea of Projekt Renewable to The Crown Estate, they have been so supportive of the logic and drive that lies behind what we are doing. “To have The Crown Estate come onboard in 2024 as a #projektpatron and take a space at Projekt which is being designed to further everyone’s knowledge of marine conservation is just brilliant.” Chelsea Bradbury, Senior Marine Data and Insights Manager with The Crown Estate, added: “We’re thrilled to build on our prior support of Projekt Renewable Grimsby with a financial investment, giving us a physical presence in the local community. “Through this partnership, we want to make sure everybody in Grimsby and beyond is proud of what’s on their doorstep by showcasing the activity taking place on the seabed to reach net zero and the amazing work being done to protect and enhance nature and marine habitats. “Potentially even inspiring more people to look at careers in this space. As an offshore wind hub, Grimsby is the perfect location to spark people’s imagination and curiosity, and we’re excited to work with the local community to understand what they would most like to know and learn about this industry.” The Crown Estate manages land, the seabed and much of the coastline around England, Wales and Northern Ireland on behalf of the nation, creating long-term value for the country. It is focused on supporting the UK’s energy transition and improving energy security alongside stewarding the protection and restoration of nature. One of the ways it does this is by sustainably developing the seabed to support green, renewable energy industries, such as offshore wind. This partnership provides an exciting opportunity to connect people in Grimsby more closely with its role as manager of the seabed. An aspirational beacon for Grimsby and beyond, Projekt Renewable was always built with the view to extend and evolve to suit the demands of both the local community and the renewable champions operating within the area. To have The Crown Estate officially join its trio of boxes is an incredibly proud moment for the entire Projekt team.

National Grid faces challenge to its Lincolnshire pylon plans

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National Grid faces challenge to its Lincolnshire pylon plans

Lincolnshire County Council’s executive is commissioning an independent report into the potential impact of National Grid’s proposal to build 420 50-metre pylons to run 140km of high voltage cables through the Lincolnshire countryside.

Members plan a formal objection to the scheme that would see cables running from Grimsby to Walpole in Norfolk. An independent analysis is also being commissioned to look at the impact the pylons could have on Lincolnshire including putting farmland out of use, the visual impact on the flat landscape, the effect on tourism and air traffic limitations.
Council leader Martin Hill said: “The council’s view is that National Grid has dismissed a valid alternative of putting the cables on the sea-bed, and instead plan to blight our landscape and affect our countryside and coastal communities for generations to come. “We are keen to take urgent action to get all the information about the options. If necessary we will take legal action to challenge the reasoning that this infrastructure is the best solution.”

Travel giant says Lincolnshire is one of fastest-growing UK holiday destinations

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Travel giant says Lincolnshire is one of fastest-growing UK holiday destinations
Lincolnshire has been listed as one of the fastest growing UK holiday destinations, according to travel giants Expedia.
They say based on searches for hotel stays in 2023, Lincolnshire has seen a 70% increase in people looking to visit the county. The Visit Lincolnshire website also saw excellent growth in 2023. The website has achieved an increase in user traffic up 61% in 2023 compared to 2022. Cllr Colin Davie, executive councillor for economy and environment and the county council, said: “Lincolnshire has always been known as a destination for our fantastic coastline and historic city, but we’re working hard to put the whole county on the map for tourists. In our beautiful countryside and busy market towns, there are truly unique experiences including cycling, walking, golf, birdwatching, manor houses, historic airfields and independent shops. The list goes on! Our Visit Lincolnshire website had more than a million views last year as visitors are inspired to book their stay.”

Equestrians invited to free, charity-led welfare awareness events

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Equestrians invited to free, charity-led welfare awareness events
Following on from the amazing success of last year’s events, Bransby Horses are once again hosting a series of talks for horse owners covering the latest equine management topics, such as track systems and alternative grazing set-ups. These events are completely free and aimed at horse owners, equestrian business owners and land proprietors. Bransby Horses has been rescuing and caring for equines in need for over 50 years and their Make a Difference events offer an opportunity for anyone who is interested to hear from the charity’s experienced teams, as part of their ongoing mission to positively impact the lives of equines. Events organizer Rachel Dixon said: “We started these events last year and they were really popular, so we thought we’d do another series. For anyone who attended last year we have new material and guest speakers so please come along, as we have a wealth of useful information we would love to share with you. “A highlight will be at the talk in April when our guest speaker is Dr Tamzin Furtado who will be hosting her Alternative Grazing talk. Dr Furtado is a social scientist from the University of Liverpool, specialising in equine welfare and human behaviour change. “Dr Furtado recently completed a PhD in managing obesity in horses, where she focused on the welfare of the horse and their relationship with humans. We are really lucky to have her visit us at Bransby Horses and can’t wait to hear her talk.” Managing Grazing with Track Systems takes place on Thursday, March 14 at 11am. This is a follow-on event from 2023 where Bransby Horses track ambassadors will share their findings from managing some horses on the track system, looking at the progress they have made and why. Anyone planning to attend this event will need to wear suitable footwear as the talk will include a visit to one of the charity’s track systems to show delegates how it was set-up and how it promotes movement with the use of water, shelter and enrichment. This is followed by Alternative Grazing Systems on Thursday, April 25 at 6.30pm, Grassland Management on Wednesday July 17 at 11am and Equine Identification and Registration on Thursday, September 5 at 6.30pm. All events are free to attend and will be held in the Clifford Marshall Building at Bransby Horses in Bransby near Lincoln. Booking is essential, light refreshments and free parking will be available. For more information or to reserve your free space, please call 01427 788 464 or visit BransbyHorses.co.uk/MADE
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