Glory Hole repairs complete at last

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Glory Hole repairs complete at last

Works to repair the historic public right of way at Lincoln’s Glory Hole are now finished, signalling the end of a tough project on a public right of way alongside a river and associated with thinly bridge in the UK still to have shops on it.

Cllr Richard Davies, Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for highways, said: “I’m really glad to announce that our improvements to Lincoln’s Glory Hole are now fully complete – meaning that the footway is back open as usual. “Getting to this point has been a long, arduous process for everyone involved, simply because of the nature of Glory Hole and where it sits. Being a hard-to-reach, historic public right of way – on the bank of a live and very active riverway that’s also attached to a Grade II listed building – has proven incredibly challenging. “Throughout this process, we’ve had to deal with several external agencies and had to overcome difficult access on site which led to the team having to be innovative with the design solution to ensure the safety of everyone involved. “We got there in the end, so I want to thank everyone affected for their patience while we dealt with this unique and challenging repair project, right in the heart of Lincoln.”

Home Office action silences local protests over RAF Scampton

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Home Office action silences local protests over RAF Scampton
West Lindsey District Council has today withdrawn its Enforcement Notice at RAF Scampton after the Home Office confirmed it had laid a Special Development Order in Parliament, effectively silencing communities around the site. The order grants temporary planning permission for the site to be used for asylum accommodation which means the Council has no planning grounds against which to take enforcement action.
Cllr Trevor Young Leader of West Lindsey District Council said: “The Home Office has laid the SDO in Parliament, the Council has been clear from the outset that the use of an SDO excludes the voice of our communities from being heard. We know this is incredibly important for our communities and we are committed to continuing to do all we can to represent their views and to protect the £300million investment plan, which we still believe is the right way forward.”
Sally Grindrod-Smith, West Lindsey’s Director of Planning, Regeneration and Communities, said: “There are a significant number of conditions associated with the SDO, which the Home Office has to attend to before the site can go live. We as a Council will be monitoring closely these conditions and seeking assurance from the Government of its compliance.”
The Home Office had already confirmed it was reducing the number of people to be on site from 2,000 to 800 with the option to increase the number of people by 300, if there was a higher-than-expected demand for spaces.
The SDO is expected to be in place by 11 April – just days before the Home Office’s current Class Q (emergency planning powers) were due to expire.
The Council has informed the Planning Inspectorate of the withdrawal, and confirmation has now been received that the Planning Inquiry scheduled for 16th and 17th April has been cancelled.
Sally added: “The Council continues to work hard to use the tools at our disposal to protect our communities and the long-term plans for investment into former RAF Scampton. This is a rapidly changing position and further updates will be provided in due course.”

The perfect family-friendly Sunday: Countryside Lincs 2024

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The perfect family-friendly Sunday: Countryside Lincs 2024
Returning to the Lincolnshire Showground this year on Sunday 14th April, 10am – 4pm. Hosted by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society whose objectives are to educate the County about food, farming, and a sustainable environment, Countryside Lincs does just that with an action-packed day filled with interactive learning experiences, exciting displays, and demonstrations. This memorable and immersive day is a great opportunity to get the whole family together, get outside and celebrate the arrival of spring. With a wonderful variety of activities and attractions, there really is something for everyone; whether it’s a walk with an alpaca, taking a tractor and trailer ride around the Showground, taking part in a spot of archery, learning some circus skills, or meeting your favourite farmyard animals in the petting zone! If flowers are more your thing head over to the Floral Art & Design Zone to marvel at the blooming brilliant displays. New for 2024 is a collaboration with the North Midlands Area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS), who are hosting their Area Show – the theme is ‘JOY – Celebrating the joy that flowers bring’. Rosie Crust, Head of Charity, says: “Countryside Lincs 2024 promises to be an exciting and unforgettable event. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the arrival of spring, and to enjoy some fantastic family fun; exploring food, farming, and the countryside.” The Sheep Show returns, this is a must see for all the family! Meet Nobby the Norfolk Horn, Susie the Southdown, and their friends all whilst discovering and learning more about different breeds of sheep and wool with shearing demonstrations. Countryside Lincs is open from 10am to 4pm. Advanced tickets are on sale for £32 for a family of five, £11 per adult, £6 per child (aged 5 -16) and under 5’s go free! Booking fees apply. Once in the event, the majority of activities are free. Parking at Lincolnshire Showground is free. Spread the word #CountrysideLincs24 https://lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/countryside-lincs

British Steel waits for North Lincolnshire to follow Teesside’s lead with electric arc furnace permission

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British Steel waits for North Lincolnshire to follow Teesside’s lead with electric arc furnace permission
With Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council having just granted permission for British Steel to build an Electric Arc Furnace at its Teesside plant the company is now eagerly awaiting a similar approval for the Scunthorpe site from North Lincolnshire Council. The manufacturer’s £1.25bn proposed transformation – its biggest in more than a century of steelmaking – is subject to appropriate support from the UK Government. British Steel President and CEO Xijun Cao said: “We’re delighted to have received planning permission to build an Electric Arc Furnace at our Teesside site, and thank everyone who has supported our proposals to bring steelmaking back to the region. “The proposed installation of EAFs in Scunthorpe and Teesside is central to our journey to a green future as they would help us reduce emissions of CO2 by more than 75 per cent. However, it is crucial we now secure the backing of the UK Government. “Our owner, Jingye, is committed to the unprecedented investment decarbonisation requires and our desire to dramatically reduce our carbon footprint, coupled with challenging market conditions, means it is imperative swift and decisive action is taken to ensure a sustainable future for British Steel. “We started talks with the UK Government in 2022 about the timely support we require on our journey to net zero, including the need for the British government to adopt the correct policies and frameworks now to back our drive to become a clean, green, and successful company. We are committed to working with the UK Government and need to reach an agreement quickly so we can achieve our ambitious goals, secure thousands of jobs and keep making the steel Britain needs for generations to come.” Significant preparation works, including environmental and technical studies, and equipment selection, are underway to ensure the company’s ambitious proposals can be delivered at the earliest opportunity while discussions with the UK Government continue. Both proposed EAFs would replace the aging iron and steelmaking operations at British Steel’s Scunthorpe site which are responsible for the vast majority of its CO2 emissions. The company proposes maintaining current operations until a transition to electric arc steelmaking. British Steel has started preliminary talks with trade unions about electrification, and has promised to support employees affected by its decarbonisation plans. Xijun said: “We are confident our proposals will help secure the low-embedded carbon steelmaking the UK requires now and for decades to come.”

Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon welcomed to The Lincoln Hospital

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Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon welcomed to The Lincoln Hospital
Mr Nijil Vasukutty, consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, has been welcomed to The Lincoln Hospital. Mr Vasukutty has a postgraduate qualification in Medical Education from the University of Glasgow, and his educational roles include deputy director of Medical Education at United Lincolnshire Hospitals and academic lead for Orthopaedics at the University of Lincoln Medical School. His clinical interests include:
  • Bunions
  • Big toe arthritis
  • Lesser toe deformities
  • Morton’s neuroma
  • Midfoot arthritis
  • Tendon disorders
  • Heel pain
  • Ankle sprains
  • Sports injuries
  • Neurological conditions of the foot
  • Ankle arthritis
  • Ligament damage
  • Diabetic foot
Head to his profile to find out more and book a consultation: https://bit.ly/3THH1wL

Nostalgic sessions cooked up at Eccleshare Court

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Nostalgic sessions cooked up at Eccleshare Court
A group of residents from Eccleshare Court Care and Nursing Home and Swanholme Court Care Home had the opportunity to participate in Nostalgic Cookery sessions run by GoGro CIC, a community interest company, based in Greater Lincolnshire. The sessions were designed to bring back memories and to help people reminisce through food by creating some of their favourite meals. Co-Directors, Rob Hewis and Masterchef finalist from 2012, Eamonn Hunt, first met with the residents so they could get to know them and decide on the meals they would create together. The first session had an American theme with hot dogs, American mustard, and caramelised onions. The inspiration came from resident Peter who was a WWII evacuee. He spent time in New York during his childhood at a Noel Coward school. Talking to staff about this reminded him of baseball games and trays of hot dogs and provided the chefs with plenty of ideas for their cookery session. Sharon the Wellbeing lead commented: “Thank you for coming in, it means a lot to our residents. Having people come in from the community, helps them to feel valued and to share their stories with you means the world. The nostalgic foods have taken them back to some very happy memories. We have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learning more about each other and our experiences.” Rob from Go Gro said: “We would like to say thank you to everyone, staff and residents from Eccleshare and Swanholme, after a few short visits we feel like we have been welcomed into the family, it means a lot to us, and we would love to come back again in the future if we can.” Subsequent sessions had a seaside theme with fish and chips, mushy peas, and mint sauce. Resident Joyce provided the inspiration for this session. She grew up in Mablethorpe. Residents enjoyed reminiscing about trips to Mablethorpe, visits to the smokehouses in Grimsby and learning that Lincoln market used to have a mushy pea stall. The third session was all about Caribbean food, including tasty jerk chicken and rice for Malcolm and his son who attended the session to share the memories with his dad. The next session was traditional food but gluten-free for resident Ann and her husband Derick. The residents enjoyed sausages, mash and onion gravy and the final session was a high tea farewell party to celebrate the time spent together and the stories shared between everyone. The GoGro Nostalgic cookery project aims to use the power of nostalgia and food to support people living with dementia. The food and conversation project designed for older people seeks to enhance health and wellbeing as well as reducing social isolation. Funded through Shine Lincolnshire’s Innovation Fund, the project takes a multi-sensory approach to reminiscing therapy and is delivered in a range of residential, nursing and community settings in Lincoln. For more information about Eccleshare Court Care and Nursing Home or Swanholme Court Care Home or to make an appointment to view the homes please contact, Lisa Dent Home Manager on 01522 965 458 or email ecclesharecourt@countrycourtcare.com.

Give the birds a wide berth at the seaside, urges council

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Give the birds a wide berth at the seaside, urges council
Visitors to Cleethores and the Humber Estuary are being urged to give wetland birds a wide berth as the nesting season gathers pace by observing safety measures to protect them from disturbance, particularly along the mudflats and the saltmarsh, including the Tetney Marshes. Birds can be disturbed in a variety of ways and, whilst a leadless dog chasing a stick may seem harmless, birds see a dog as a predator and automatically take flight, causing them to leave the nest and putting eggs and fledgling birds at risk. Cleethorpes is also a hugely popular seaside resort and a destination of choice for water sport enthusiasts. There are few other places where protected natural habitat is so close to a busy tourist destination. Bird disturbance within the protected areas is an offence and visitors are urged to avoid waterborne activity in the saltmarsh, specifically paddleboarders and jet skiers, and for water users to maintain a distance from the saltmarsh, particularly at high tide, to avoid disturbing birds. Several species of birds make their home in the salt marsh, including oystercatchers and bar-tailed godwits. A number of these birds are internationally important and have special protected status. Preventing birds from feeding or roosting and causing them to take flight is a criminal offence and offenders can be prosecuted under the EU Birds Directive. Most people respect the area but a minority are causing a nuisance and disturbing the rare birds as they roost. Beach visitors are asked to help protect the birds by:
  • Keeping to the designated footpaths
  • Keeping dogs under control
  • Staying away from the salt marsh and sand banks during watersports
  • Respecting the ‘no-dog’ rule for the stretch of Cleethorpes beach between the North Prom and the Leisure Centre from Good Friday until the end of September.

Loan scheme offers chance to get ‘hands on’ with history

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Loan scheme offers chance to get ‘hands on’ with history

Lincoln Museum is ‘unboxing history’ with a selection of loan kits available to take away and enjoy at home or school.

Loan kits covering different aspects of the county’s history are helping residents of all ages get ‘hands on’ with their heritage. In a Roman loan kit from Lincoln Museum there are Roman coins, pots, mosaics, and brooches. Said Learning Officer Linda Verney: “Peculiarly, you might even find dice and, reading through the booklet, you’ll discover how the Romans used dice for a variety of games. It’s even thought they would swallow them to avoid being caught gambling. “In another case you’ll find everything you need to reenact your own Tudor banquet – complete with mock boar’s head centrepiece.” The loan kits have been created by the council’s Investigate Learning team to complement the work the team does with school groups and provide a valuable resource for schools to use in the classroom. Linda added: “We’ve had care homes hire our 1950s kits, packed with objects their residents would remember from their youth, to help them reminisce. They’re particularly useful for dementia patients who can touch all the different objects and even smell some – like 50s soaps – to help them reconnect. “A couple of years ago we even had someone hire a loan kit to add a wow factor to their family Christmas quiz!” Loan kits cover a variety of topics, from fossils, the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, the medieval period, the Tudors, As well as history, there are also loan kits that connect you with art, featuring replicas of pieces held in the Usher Gallery’s art collection, to help inspire your own art or form part of a temporary exhibition. The kits contain a mixture of real artefacts and replicas that you can handle, and comes with an in-depth information booklet about the objects or artworks.  

Artists invited to ‘horse around’ for new sculpture trail

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Artists invited to ‘horse around’ for new sculpture trail
Artists are being invited to showcase their creative talent and design the horses that will form an interactive sculpture trail across North Lincolnshire this summer. The ‘Horsing Around’ trail is one of a host of activities taking place locally to celebrate the 300th birthday of world-renowned horse painter, George Stubbs, and his little-known connection to North Lincolnshire. The project, which is funded with government cash to level up the area, will see ten life size horses displayed in prominent locations, and a further ten miniature horses appear in the 300-acre grounds of Normanby Hall Country Park. The trail will build on the successful ‘Of Earth and Sky’, which inspired more people to visit North Lincolnshire to see local writers’ poems writ large in a series of huge installations, winning a prestigious Hearts for the Arts Award in the process. Now, applications are open for artists to design their horse and see their work enjoyed by thousands of people. As part of the process, artists will work with local schools and community groups to inform the designs, including the North Lincolnshire Museum’s group for adults with additional needs, Museum Makers. The trail will celebrate local people’s talent as well as the diversity of visual arts, and consequently, all forms of art are welcome, from traditional to new media, fine art to illustrations, and mosaic to street art. Whichever form the artworks take, they will form the interactive trail, developed with the help of leading public art specialists, Wild in Art, who have worked on top projects at the London 2012 Olympics, the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and more. After the trail has finished sculptures will be offered to the schools and community groups who informed the designs. If they wish, sculptures will be auctioned to raise money for the Mayor of North Lincolnshire’s chosen charities, Hope House and Macmillan Cancer Support. One of the country’s most revered equestrian painters, George Stubbs completed much of the work for his groundbreaking book ‘The Anatomy of the Horse’, while living in Horkstow. This local connection is explored in a new exhibition at Normanby Hall Country Park this year. ‘Stubbs in the Stables’ shows images of Stubbs’ work, alongside a life-sized horse model painted to show the bones and muscles. Artists can view the ‘Horsing Around’ artists pack online, design their horse and fill out a submissions form for free on the North Lincolnshire Museum website. Submissions close on 22 April 2024.   Image: Stock.adobe.com/PLATİNUM

Two local NHS organisations come together as a group

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Two local NHS organisations come together as a group
Two NHS provider organisations have this week formally come together in a group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in the group arrangement. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single board and executive leadership team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. Following an extensive staff and stakeholder engagement exercise, it has been decided that the group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Elaine Baylis has taken up the post of group chair this week, and Professor Karen Dunderdale has been appointed as group Chief Executive and is due to take up the role on Monday 1 July, taking over from Andrew Morgan, the current group Chief Executive who is retiring at the end of June. Karen is currently the group deputy Chief Executive and executive chief nurse. Group chair, Elaine Baylis said: “This arrangement has been put in place to improve how care is delivered to patients by working even closer together. It is a really exciting development which we believe will make a huge difference to our staff and patients. “In the last few months as we have prepared for this change, extensive work has already taken place to start bringing our services and teams closer together, to improve the experience of patients and the efficiency of our services. “This has notably included joint working on improving the care for patients on our urgent and emergency care pathways, work together to improve how we care for frail older people and the use of virtual wards.”   Image: Stock.adobe.com/smolaw11
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