New stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens in Lincolnshire

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New stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens in Lincolnshire

A new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path has been opened, giving the public a legal right to access some of Lincolnshire’s coastline for the very first time.

The opening of 57.3 miles (92.7 km) of path between Sutton Bridge and Skegness means the majority of the coastline of The Wash is now open to walkers. This section links to the existing section of King Charles III England Coast Path around the Norfolk coastline and to Lincolnshire’s open National Trail between Skegness and Mablethorpe. Victoria Manton, Deputy Director for Natural England in the East Midlands, said: “This new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path will give people from all over the country access to our beautiful local coastline, connecting them with nature and providing health and wellbeing benefits. The trail will also support the local economy – bringing walkers and visitors to the towns and villages for daytrips, refreshments and places to stay.” The path provides multiple opportunities to spot sea birds, waders and other fantastic nature with views across The Wash, which is of national and international importance, and also across the rich farmed landscapes of Lincolnshire. The Wash attracts large numbers of migratory and overwintering birds such as knot, dunlin and oystercatcher. The route of the path has been carefully assessed to avoid impacts to protected species. At Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve works have been undertaken to create a year-round dry route. The trail passes through the town of Boston, passing the memorial to the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed to America on the Mayflower. The trail north of Boston is a new route on a relatively new coastline and as it cannot continue to Skegness until a new bridge is built it stops at a convenient point to allow walkers to either turn around or to turn inland to pick up other paths. Parts of the path are very remote with no public facilities or connecting paths for many miles, so walkers are advised to be self-sufficient, taking enough food and water for the journey, checking the weather and wearing appropriate clothing and footwear. Natural England worked on this section of the King Charles III England Coast Path with its key partner Lincolnshire County Council. Cllr Colin Davie, executive councillor for environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The Lincolnshire coast has long attracted residents and visitors looking to explore its natural beauty. It’s a great pleasure to see this latest section of the King Charles III England Coast Path is now open, giving people even greater access to our unspoilt coastline. “I had the pleasure of meeting His Majesty elsewhere on the Lincolnshire coast during his first visit to the county as King, back in July last year. He took a keen interest in the management of the coastal environment and providing access to nature. It seems fitting then, that we celebrate extending public access to the coast with the opening of this next section of the path that bears his name.” Darren Braine, Senior Officer for the King Charles III England Coast Path at Natural England, said: “It has taken many years of working with our partners and land owners to deliver this exciting new National Trail around The Wash and to create this key link in the long distance network. But our work isn’t done. The River Steeping has presented a particular challenge and we are working at pace to design and install a new bridge across the estuary. “In the meantime, we have to keep this area closed for public use as there is no means of crossing these dangerous tidal waters. Until the new bridge is installed, there are about five miles of the trail that are not yet open for public use, but we have forged ahead with opening the other 52 miles.” The King Charles III England Coast Path, once completed, will be a 2,700 mile National Trail around the whole of the English coast, enabling people to enjoy, recognise and value the benefits of our environment. Over 95% of the English coast is expected to be walkable by the end of 2024, with work to finish the job following on closely behind. The KCIIIECP will link up and improve existing coastal paths and create new access where there was none before. People can arrive at the coast anywhere in England in the confident knowledge that there will be clear, well-signed and well-managed access around the coast in either direction. The trail aims to stay as close to the coast as possible and in many places that means walking right alongside the coast, while in others it heads inland, though usually only for short distances. Once complete the King Charles III England Coast Path will be England’s longest National Trail. It is unique as a ‘coastal margin’ is being created alongside the trail. The margin includes all land between the trail and the sea, providing new rights to enjoy areas like beaches and dunes. Exceptions will apply such as private properties and gardens, buildings and MoD land. In some locations mudflats and saltmarsh will have restricted access due to their unsuitability.
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East Lindsey projects granted additional awards totalling more than £100,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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East Lindsey projects granted additional awards totalling more than £100,000 from UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Additional awards from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund (UKSPF/REPF) have been made to a number of projects across East Lindsey. The funding available for these late, additional awards has been raised through efficiency savings generated by the current UKSPF programme via the management of current grants. This is in addition to more than 150 other projects across the sub-region which have already received grants directly or indirectly from the UKSPF programme, distributed by South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP), since the fund’s creation in 2023. This funding has been distributed among: Goldwing Owners Club (Lincolnshire Branch) – Skegness Light Parade – Supporting the expansion and continuation of the popular event which raises money for multiple local charities and provides an out-of-season event in Skegness. The event, which is free, will take place on Saturday, September 28 this year and is open to people of all ages. Sir Joseph Banks CIO – Saving the Sir Joseph Banks Centre – The funding will be a contribution towards purchasing the building which the society currently uses as its museum. This will be part of a wider package of funding that will save the Grade II listed building and secure its future as an ongoing museum and rural training hub in the centre of Horncastle. The Friends of St Peter & St Paul – The Old Bolingbroke Gas House – An extension of funding to the project which will safeguard the building’s long-term future by restoring and converting it to a permanent exhibition space. Greenborough Management Ltd – Taming the Dragons – Developing an Angel Investor Network for East Lindsey Businesses – Looking to build on a successful model already in existence across the East Midlands. A total of 18 businesses will be supported through a programme which aims to improve their chances of long-term investment for growth by matching them with private financiers (or ‘Angels’) – with a proportion of these businesses going through to a ‘Dragon’s Den’ type event, in front of a live audience, to pitch to the ‘angel investors’ and receive real investment. At least four businesses will receive investment at the end of the process. In a joint statement, East Lindsey Councillors Steve Kirk, portfolio holder for The Coastal Economy, and Adam Grist, portfolio holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy, said: “We are thrilled to be able to distribute this funding to a number of projects which will benefit the people across our area while providing a boost to its economy, heritage and tourism offerings. “We are continuing to see some fantastic results from more than 150 projects across South and East Lincolnshire which have already been putting their UKSPF awards to good use – and look forward to seeing even more great things over the coming weeks and months.”
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Food festival’s ready to return to Louth

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Food festival’s ready to return to Louth
The Louth Food and Drink Festival returns to celebrate and showcase the work of food and drink producers on Sunday 29 September. The festival, in its second year, is organised by East Lindsey District Council and will welcome a variety of different stalls to the town centre between 10am and 4pm. On the day, demonstrations will also be taking place from local suppliers and venues throughout the festival, such as live music from the likes of The Athertones, Henry Atherton and The Coggle Sisters, as well as pop-up shows from Rhubarb Theatre, Earthbound Misfits and The Shenanigans. The festival is being held as part of the Council’s Vital and Viable Market Towns initiative, which aims to work with local communities to protect, promote and preserve East Lindsey’s market towns. The Vital and Viable team specifically designed the festival to promote the nationally recognised unique food and drink offer in Louth and the surrounding area. Councillor Adam Grist, East Lindsey District Council portfolio holder for Market Towns and Rural Economy, said: “At East Lindsey District Council, we are immensely proud of the fantastic variety of high-quality food and drink businesses on offer in Louth and the surrounding area, and I’m very pleased we can continue this event for a second year as it will be fantastic to see residents, visitors and traders coming together to celebrate and explore for themselves again. “Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, or if you like a tipple or something non-alcoholic, I can guarantee there will be something new for you to try that is being grown, made, baked or brewed here in Lincolnshire. I would encourage everyone to save the date and come along to support our brilliant local businesses and producers and help to put Louth and East Lindsey on the culinary map.”

Discover your Autumn escape at Ashfield Park!

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Discover your Autumn escape at Ashfield Park!
Looking for the perfect place to settle down this autumn? Ashfield Park in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire is hosting an exclusive Open Day on 17th September 2024. The park is excited to present a stunning new home, perfect for those over 50 seeking a peaceful and welcoming community. Located on the outskirts of Scunthorpe, Ashfield Park offers a relaxed, close-knit lifestyle while still providing easy access to the amenities of the town. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the friendly team, tour the park, and explore why so many have chosen Ashfield Park as their forever home. Whether downsizing or planning for a comfortable retirement, guests are sure to feel at home in this inviting setting. 📅 Mark the calendar: 17th September 2024 | 10am – 4pm 📍 Ashfield Park, Burringham Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire DN17 2AL

Almost sixty more miles of coast are opened for walkers

Stuart Pearcey
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Almost sixty more miles of coast are opened for walkers

Walkers now have a legal right to walk a 57-mile stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path between Sutton Bridge and Skegness.

This means the majority of the coastline of The Wash is now open to walkers, since this section links to the existing section of the around the Norfolk coastline and to Lincolnshire’s open National Trail between Skegness and Mablethorpe.

Victoria Manton, Deputy Director for Natural England in the East Midlands, said: “This new stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path will give people from all over the country access to our beautiful local coastline, connecting them with nature and providing health and wellbeing benefits. The trail will also support the local economy – bringing walkers and visitors to the towns and villages for daytrips, refreshments and places to stay.” The path provides multiple opportunities to spot sea birds, waders and other nature with views across The Wash, which is of national and international importance, and also across the rich farmed landscapes of Lincolnshire. The Wash attracts large numbers of migratory and overwintering birds such as knot, dunlin and oystercatcher. The route of the path has been carefully assessed to avoid impacts to protected species.  At Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve works have been undertaken to create a year-round dry route. The trail passes through Boston, passing the memorial to the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed to America on the Mayflower. The trail north of Boston is a new route on a relatively new coastline and as it cannot continue to Skegness until a new bridge is built it stops at a convenient point to allow walkers to either turn around or to turn inland to pick up other paths. Parts of the path are very remote with no public facilities or connecting paths for many miles, so walkers are advised to be self-sufficient, taking enough food and water for the journey, checking the weather and wearing appropriate clothing and footwear. Natural England worked on this section of the King Charles III England Coast Path with its key partner Lincolnshire County Council. Darren Braine, Senior Officer for the King Charles III England Coast Path at Natural England said: “It has taken many years of working with our partners and land owners to deliver this exciting new National Trail around The Wash and to create this key link in the long distance network.  But our work isn’t done.  The River Steeping has presented a particular challenge and we are designing and installing a new bridge across the estuary. “In the meantime, we have to keep this area closed for public use as there is no means of crossing these dangerous tidal waters.  Until the new bridge is installed, there are about five miles of the trail that are not yet open for public use, but we have forged ahead with opening the other 52 miles.” The King Charles III England Coast Path, once completed, will be a 2,700 mile National Trail around the whole of the English coast, enabling people to enjoy, recognise and value the benefits of our environment. Over 95% of the English coast is expected to be walkable by the end of 2024, with work to finish the job following on closely behind.

Full schedule revealed for No Limits Festival

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Full schedule revealed for No Limits Festival
The full 2024 schedule for No Limits Festival has been revealed. The event, allowing families to meet their favourite authors and unleash their creativity, will storm into Normanby Hall Country Park near Scunthorpe on 21 and 22 September (10am – 4pm). Brigg-based, award winning, independent bookshop, The Rabbit Hole, has curated an action-packed programme brimming with author talks and workshops, local food & craft stalls, poetry & spoken word, historical re-enactments, outdoor theatre, live music and local performers, bringing the magic of books and creative arts to life. For this very-special weekend, entry is completely free, giving families the perfect chance to discover everything the award-winning park has to offer.

Sparkling Burghley’s cracker of a Christmas Fair

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Sparkling Burghley’s cracker of a Christmas Fair
Burghley House has unveiled more details about its 2024 Christmas Fair, including a chance to soak up weekend seasonal cheer later into the evening. Returning on 28 November, the four-day event will feature over 150 stalls selling festive favourites and gifts spread across the Elizabethan house’s stately surroundings, including its cobbled courtyards. The region’s largest Christmas Fair, set against the backdrop of one of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses, attracts 25,000 visitors each year. As well as the usual opening hours of 9.30am – 4pm on the Thursday and Sunday, this year visitors will be able to shop into the evening over the weekend, with the Fair open until 7.30pm on both the Friday and Saturday. With live singers on both nights, festive fizz and cocktails – along with thousands of twinkling lights – the evening shopping sessions aim to add even more seasonal sparkle and Christmas cheer. And while tickets need to be booked online in advance, this year sees a new Flexi Ticket option, giving access on any one date during the Fair. With the historic house as a stunning backdrop, the event will again feature traditional chalets and a large heated marquee, along with an avenue of pagodas all bedecked in Christmas decorations and lights. Also back by popular demand will be a large Victorian carousel, lit up for the season, while festive music will add to the atmosphere throughout the site… plus there will be the chance of a few snow flurries, whatever the weather. Along with stalls selling a wide selection of products, many from artisan makers – including a range of stocking fillers, luxury gifts, handmade decorations, winter clothing and homewares – Burghley’s Christmas Shop will also be open throughout the Fair. Additional chalets will fill the ‘Garden Courtyard’, which was new last year, and among food and drink will be everything from traditional mulled wine and indulgent hot chocolate to warming raclette and tempting sweet and savoury crepês. With free parking, tickets cost £10 adults and £5 children (3-15 years), and must be booked online in advance, with no ticket sales on the gate. Visitors will also be able to book an arrival timeslot to minimise queues and crowds. The new Flexi Ticket costs £15 for adults and £7.50 children. For full details, visit www.burghley.co.uk.

Lincoln lantern walk to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

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Lincoln lantern walk to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week
Parents and families are invited to take part in a lantern walk and other events to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is supporting parents and families this Baby Loss Awareness Week, from Wednesday 9 October until Tuesday 15 October. Rachel Bond, Specialist Midwife, said: “Baby Loss Awareness Week is important as it provides a space for families who have had a pregnancy loss or experienced the death of a baby to come together and remember their babies as part of a community. “Sadly, despite baby loss being common it is still a taboo, people don’t know what to say, so often they say nothing due to the fear of upset. This could create a barrier; cause friendships to break down or make parents feel they need to move on sooner than they are ready and push their sadness and grief away as others have moved on.” Baby Loss Awareness Week is about raising awareness and breaking down taboos, showing the importance of acknowledging and supporting families after pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Families who have a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy often haven’t shared the joy of their pregnancy as they are early on, so they feel unable to share their sadness as people didn’t know they were pregnant. Many people grieve in silence, returning to work and life without sharing their story, which can be very lonely, especially when their family member, friend or colleague may have also had a pregnancy loss and share the same sadness without them even knowing. Rachel added: “This week can prompt painful feelings, but is also an opportunity for people to tell their stories and realise they are not alone. “ULHT supports Baby Loss Awareness Week, as we want families we have cared for to know, that they are still in our thoughts after they leave hospital. Each and every baby matters, regardless of gestation, and of whether they were alive, they remain important.” Lincoln, Boston and Grantham hospitals will be lit up pink and blue throughout the week, as well as Lincoln Cathedral and other local landmarks. Hospital chapels in Lincoln, Boston and Grantham will be open during this week with trees of remembrance, where anyone can add their own tag and light a candle. Lincoln Cathedral will also have a quiet space open for anyone to visit for reflection and to light a candle all this week. A service of reflection will be held at the Boston Stump (PE21 6NW) on Sunday 13 October at 2pm. There will be an opportunity to light a candle and add a name tag to the tree of remembrance. For the lantern walk on Sunday 13 October from Bishop Grosseteste University, families meet from 6pm and at 7pm the lantern walk to Lincoln Cathedral begins. There will be an opportunity to light a candle and reflect at the cathedral. To find out more and book a space for the lantern walk please visit the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity website. The lantern walk for Baby Loss Awareness Week has been funded by the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity. Ben Petts, Charity Manager, said: “It is important to us to support Baby Loss Awareness week, to assist our communities throughout their interactions with our hospitals and not just when they are patients.” Baby Loss Awareness Week ends with the global “Wave of Light” on Tuesday 15 October. Join families across the world by lighting a candle at 7pm and leaving it burning for at least one hour to remember all babies that have died too soon. To join the official virtual Wave of Light, take a photo of your candle and post it to Facebook, X or Instagram using #WaveOfLight at 7pm or join the BLAW Facebook event to watch the livestream.   Image credit: Stock.adobe.com/U-JINN Photography

£52,000 grant to fund more mental health support for Lincolnshire farmers

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£52,000 grant to fund more mental health support for Lincolnshire farmers

A grant of £52,000 has been given to Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (LRSN) to support more mental health provision within the county’s agricultural and rural communities.

The money has come from Lincolnshire County Council’s public health grant and will fund practical support for mental health and wellbeing through caseworkers and volunteers in the county charity. Cllr Wendy Bowkett, executive councillor for adult care and public health at the county council, said: “We know that our farming communities have been facing difficult times and there has been an increase in demand for mental health support in recent years. LRSN’s Mental Health Service does a fantastic job and I’m so pleased we’ve been able to extend this provision to make sure vulnerable farming families have the help they need.” The grant will increase existing LRSN caseworker capacity by 50% over 2 years, offering bespoke and consistent support to help manage their mental health and wellbeing. Amy Thomas, Head of Charity at Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, said: “We are delighted to work with Lincolnshire County Council to extend the support that we provide to people living and working within agriculture, horticulture and allied industries across Lincolnshire. “At LRSN we have seen a significant increase in the number of people reaching out to us for support, as farmers and growers across the county navigate the many and complex challenges facing the industry. The funding from Lincolnshire County Council will help us to reach and support more people, and to offer a lifeline when its needed most.”
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Clee Fields soccer tournament hailed as a success

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Clee Fields soccer tournament hailed as a success
New state-of-the-art football facility at North East Lincolnshire’s Clee Fields has welcomed over 70 young people to a free football tournament. Teams from organisations across the borough participated, including Cleethorpes Trinity Centre, Fusion Community Hub, YMCA, Centre4, West Marsh Community Centre, Immingham Oasis, Toll Bar Academy and Grimsby Town Foundation. Each organisation delivers weekly sessions with tournaments held on a bi-monthly basis as part of the Fair Play Football initiative. The scheme is open to boys and girls age 12 to 19 and is delivered by North East Lincolnshire Council and its partners. It aims to provide a cost-free opportunity for the younger generation who are signposted via their local schools, the Youth Justice System and the Young People’s Support Service. In Friday’s tournament, the teams were divided into two leagues with Cleethorpes Trinity Centre being declared eventual winners in a tense final against Fusion Boxing. CEO of The Trin Centre, Andy Cox, said: “I attended the Fair Play event held at the new YMCA Clee Fields facility on Friday. It was great to see so many teams take part representing youth groups from across North East Lincolnshire. “This was the fourth event that The Trin have been invited to and this was bar far the biggest and best yet. The standard of football was really high too which is a credit to each of the organisation’s being represented and their coaches. “I believe that the Fair Play provision is of great value to our community as football is a great engagement activity. For us personally, we run our sessions on a Friday night to provide our young people with access to free football which runs alongside our open access Youth Club. “Using data from our local policing team we have managed to demonstrate the positive impact that these sessions are having on anti-social behaviour statistics in our area. This data along with case studies that we have been collecting, allow us to evidence that the work associated with the Fair Play programme is working.” The first Fair Play Tournament of the school year was funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, on behalf of Humber Violence Prevention Partnership, was held at Clee Fields on Ladysmith Road on Friday, 6th September.  
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