Tickets on sale as Classic Ibiza gets ready to return to Burghley House
Following the resounding success of Classic Ibiza’s eight-night summer tour of our country’s best-loved stately homes, the show announces its return to Burghley House in Lincolnshire on Saturday 27 July 2024, with tickets going on sale today.
Demand is already high, with some venues approaching 50% capacity after tickets were released to pre-registered audience members over the weekend.
Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward said: “We’re blessed with such a fabulously loyal audience, making Classic Ibiza a permanent fixture in the summer diary for many. For me, that’s what makes the show so special.
“Seeing groups of friends and families coming together every year to party with us creates this incredible atmosphere, which is so hard to put into words. I guess house music has always been about a sense of togetherness – we’re just helping to continue that legacy for revellers of all generations.”
Classic Ibiza will once again be headlined by the Urban Soul Orchestra (USO), who have performed with dance music greats, including Groove Armada, Nightmares on Wax and Robert Miles. They’ll be re-united with DJ Goldierocks, former Pacha Ibiza resident DJ Jose Luis, and a line-up of globally renowned vocalists for over five hours of Balearic-infused house anthems.
Nearly 60,000 people partied to the Classic Ibiza vibe in 2023, with USO performing over 40 house classics to capacity audiences up-and-down the country. Nominated for numerous industry awards in recent years, plans are already afoot to take next summer’s show to new heights.
Lisa Ward adds: “We’re never ones to rest on our laurels, so we’ve already been busy delving through house music’s rich catalogue to find the new tracks that will be given the special USO treatment next summer.
“You can definitely expect some absolute classics! We’ve also got some other ideas up our sleeve that are sure to wow our incredible Burghley House audience and add to the overall Classic Ibiza experience.”
Car-parking is free and there are no booking fees. You can bring your own food & drink, chairs and even tables. Street-food vendors and the San Miguel Bar are also available on site. Tickets: Adults (over 18s): £49.50, Children (aged 5–17): £25, Under 5s: free. Information: classicibiza.co.uk
2024 confirmed venues: Tatton Park, Cheshire (Sat 29 June); Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (Sat 6 Jul); Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (Sat 13 July); Bowood House, Wiltshire (Fri 19 & Sat 20 Jul); Burghley House, Lincolnshire (Sat 27 Jul); Blickling Estate, Norfolk (Sat 3 Aug); Hatfield House, Hertfordshire (Sat 17 Aug).
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From South Wales to Little Grimsby – CW Chiropractic opens its doors in Lincolnshire
CW Chiropractic has officially opened its doors in Little Grimsby. Owned and run by chiropractor Chris Wragg, the clinic promises to offer Lincolnshire folk a proactive and highly skilled approach to support their long-term health and well-being goals.
After a decade spent honing his skills in an award-winning practice in South Wales, Chris has returned home to Lincolnshire, bringing a unique philosophy of chiropractic care with him.
And the opening of CW Chiropractic isn’t just a homecoming for Chris. This cross-country move also sees his wife, Jo, and their two daughters embark on a new life in Lincolnshire.
Keeping things very much in the family, Jo will also be joining Chris in the practice. Well-versed in the medical world, having worked for many years in dentistry as a dental nurse and active in the management side of practice life, Jo will be overseeing the day-to-day running of CW Chiropractic and customer service, to ensure the client experience remains first-class.
Chris says: “Over the last 10 years, I’ve seen first-hand the wider impact back problems and musculoskeletal problems have not just on the person involved but on their loved ones, too. It’s been an absolute pleasure to help people and their families in Wales get their lives back on track, and I can’t wait to start making a difference back home, in the community where I grew up.”
For Chris, there’s nothing more important in life than family and health – which is why the move and opening of CW Chiropractic made so much sense to him. Nestled between Louth and Grimsby, for Chris this truly is a full-circle moment. After all, it was here that his interest in healthcare and chiropractic first ignited – when joining his father to see a chiropractor meant a round trip from Grimsby to Lincoln.
Even now, more than 15 years later, very few practices exist outside of Lincoln, while demand for chiropractic services in the area has blossomed.
Located outside of Louth’s town centre, heading towards Grimsby, CW Chiropractic’s rural location is geared up to deliver even more benefits to patients, as Chris explains: “It took a while to decide on the location, but we knew we wanted to be in the Louth area. Being slightly out of town resonates with our personal and organisational ethos.
“People come to us for a reason, and while they are with us, we want to make the experience as enjoyable as possible – that includes the location. It’s beautiful, it’s calming, and the barn conversion is peaceful and quiet. With ease of parking, we wanted to make every aspect convenient for our patients. And, for myself and Jo, it’s a fantastic place to come to work and help people.”
From chiropractic treatment and additional self-help recommendations to the highest standard of customer service, everything Chris and Jo provide at CW Chiropractic is delivered with the client at the very heart of the process.
Going above and beyond for the people of Lincolnshire, in a stunning, newly refurbished space, all bookings can made online or over the phone – even the pricing structure is listed on the website, clear and concise, for ease and accessibility.
“Family is at the heart of our clinic, and we really mean it. Our ethos invites every patient we treat to become part of the CW Chiropractic community,” Chris adds.
“When Covid struck, at the same time as having a young family, it really hit me just how intrinsically important family and health are. With my experience of working in such a successful practice in Wales, I felt the time was right to be able to give back to the community that I grew up in.
“In this way, I also hope to give my family the same opportunity I had growing up in Lincolnshire; to make the most of precious time doing the things we love, with the people we care for the most.”
A parents’ gift in memory of skateboarding son
Twenty years after trying to build a skateboard park as a legacy to their son, parents Sandra and Peter have given a donation to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in his memory.
Karl Cody was riding home from work on his moped when he was involved in a devastating road traffic incident in Lincoln. Karl was taken to Lincoln County Hospital, but his injuries were too severe, and he died, aged just 22 years old.
Karl had an organ donor card and Peter and Sandra took great comfort from knowing that some of his organs were given to four patients, allowing them the chance of potentially a better and longer life.
Karl was a popular young man and there was an outpouring of love at his funeral with donations totalling over £5,000. Karl had been a keen skate-boarder and BMX biker, and with his friends would practise anywhere and everywhere in Lincoln and also at the BMX track at Metheringham, nine miles south of the city. Their dream had always been to have a skatepark north of Lincoln and Sandra and Peter decided to use this money to create a lasting legacy to Karl.
They viewed several potential locations with representatives from Lincoln City Council, but sadly none were found suitable. Peter said: “We have tried to find a site for 21 years, but we have finally decided that it is not going to happen.”
The couple therefore have gifted the money to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and in September they visited the charity’s base at Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln to make a donation of £5,325 in memory of Karl.
Peter and Sandra chose to support LNAA because they believe it is a necessary and vital service. Peter said: “They did not attend Karl, but this donation could help them be there to save another motorcyclist. They are not Government funded, if we don’t fund them, there will not be an air ambulance.”
Find out more about how you can support the life-saving work of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance: ambucopter.org.uk
North East Lincolnshire named as one of country’s first ‘Heritage Places’
North East Lincolnshire has been named as one of the UK’s initial nine “Heritage Places” by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, securing priority investment for the next 10 years.
With 11 more areas to be announced, in total there is a dedicated funding pot of £200m for North East Lincolnshire and the other 19 areas between now and 2033. The 20 places have been chosen based on their ‘heritage needs, opportunities and potential’.
Announcing the long-term Heritage Places project, Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of the NLHF said: “Our Heritage Places is designed to support in challenging times, to achieve even greater impact, and commits our funding for the long-term.”
Cllr Hayden Dawkins, North East Lincolnshire Council’s Cabinet member for Culture and Heritage, said: “We are delighted to have been selected as a ‘Heritage Place’ and look forward to continuing to work closely with the Heritage Fund to support our communities to explore their heritage.
“It is amazing when you stop and consider the dedication and enthusiasm being displayed by a growing number of people and organisations in North East Lincolnshire – all who have a desire to see us all enjoy arts, culture and heritage and also learn and grow. Everyone here at the Council thanks all those involved, and we are excited to see what the future brings. This also builds on the regeneration of our borough and will complement the vast amount of work being done to transform our area,” he added.
Over the last few years, Heritage Fund support has been crucial to the borough’s journey of rediscovery, of reinvention and of planning for the future. North East Lincolnshire has been the benefactor of some fantastic support to help enrich its own history, heritage and culture, which has supported wider investment through the funding from the Towns Fund, UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Arts Council England
There’s been plenty of work around the subject of heritage, not only through work the Council has led on, but partners and private sector too. Let’s look at some of the projects supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and, of course, those who play the National Lottery:
Work on Grimsby Docks, supported by a range of funding sources has led to a raft of improved buildings and new occupation, bringing the port to life with culture and craft as well as coffee and cake! Recipients of Heritage Fund money include the Peterson’s Project, with other funding from Historic England supporting projects throughout the Heritage Action Zone.
But it’s the heart of Grimsby that’s leading the transformation. More than £2m of Heritage Fund money is supporting the new Horizon OnSide Youth Zone project at West Haven Maltings, providing a place for young people in the borough to go, to learn and to play.
And Our Big Picture Limited was supported by Heritage Fund to acquire a Grade 2 listed building on Bethlehem Street. The organisation now has its own space to give North East Lincolnshire communities a chance to explore their heritage and culture.
Councillors demand more detail on health service switch plans
North Lincolnshire councillors are seeking more detail about NHS plans to strip services out of Scunthorpe and transfer them to Grimsby.
The council’s Health and Wellbeing Board – chaired by council leader Rob Waltham – has secured commitments for further detail from health bosses about proposals to take some services out of Scunthorpe.
Health leaders say the current proposals are designed to improve the quality of care and reduce the time taken for patients to see certain specialists.
To accommodate the plans, some services currently delivered from both Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals would be centralised to Grimsby only.
Cllr Waltham said: “It is simply not good enough to just say that money is a driving factor – funding for the NHS has never been greater and taxpayers quite rightly demand high-quality local health services.
“Improving patient care has to be the number one priority and we have told health bosses they need to focus on outcomes – the people of Scunthorpe and the surrounding area should get the best possible healthcare.
“Where there is a need for specialisms having a single site – and if better care can be assured – then the support mechanism for people accessing that care need to be in place.”
The calls come after senior officers from health services across the area attended the Health and Wellbeing Board.
Health bosses agreed to bring further details to the next meeting, setting out details for:
• a new elective clinical hub in North Lincolnshire
• a joint, integrated workforce plan
• further details on community investment proposals
• detailed views from primary care professionals
• detailed plans for investment at Scunthorpe General Hospital
• how existing sites – such as the Ironstone Centre – will be used more effectively
• what the ambulance service plans are to accommodate the proposed changes
• travel plans for patients
• and exactly what is planned for inpatient paediatric care.
The questions have been asked after health bosses launched a public consultation inviting residents to share their thoughts on proposed changes to the way some services are provided across Scunthorpe General Hospital and Diana Princess of Wales Hospital in Grimsby.
The 14-week consultation is being led by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) – the proposals seek to provide some services solely from Diana Princess of Wales Hospital rather than across, as is now the case, both hospitals.
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and the ICB say this will “improve services for those with the most urgent and complex needs, keeping them safe and of high quality in the long term.”
The proposal being put forward relate to a trauma unit, overnight emergency surgery, specialists teams for heart, lung and stomach conditions and paediatric overnight care for children and young people who need to stay in hospital for more than 24 hours.
Three drop-in consultation sessions will be held; the first in Goole on 12 October, the second in Grimsby on 16 October, and finally in Scunthorpe on 20 October.
£8.9m Sleaford scheme granted green light
An £8.9m investment providing extra-care housing for independent living in Sleaford has been given planning permission.
Described as a well-designed scheme, that contributes to the carbon net zero aspirations for the area, the North Kesteven District Council-led plan involves 1.8 hectares of land at the old highways depot at The Hoplands.
Working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, the development will include 40 extra-care apartments for older people and 12 maisonettes community-supported living accommodation specifically for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and those who are autistic – all 52 offered at affordable rents – plus 20 houses to further expand local provision.
The extra-care block will include a roof garden as well as enclosed private garden space and the broader development will support an estimated 10% increase in biodiversity, with tree planting, protection measures for existing trees, bird nesting boxes for swifts and sparrows, bat roosting boxes and hedgehog holes within the fencing.
North Kesteven’s planning committee was enthusiastic in its support for the scheme, after hearing that it made a significant contribution to meeting the accommodation needs of three distinct cohorts of people within the District: those aged over-55 with care and support needs; working-aged adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and those who are autistic; and those looking for smaller local market properties.
It will all be built in line with North Kesteven’s C02-sy Homes standard of Net Zero Carbon in use and potentially to its higher Passivhaus level, which is a highly energy efficient way of living.
Cllr Richard Wright, the District Council’s Leader and Executive Board Member with special interest in strategic development, said: “In many ways this plan represents the coming together of various strands of the concerns and considerations we have for our communities as councils: the provision of quality, affordable, homes that meet current and emerging needs; the health, wellbeing and safety of our residents; the resilience and sustainability of our communities; the pursuit and promotion of positive climate action; and excellence within the built environment.
“In its entirety, the Hoplands project encapsulates everything we want to see within our communities where people are able to remain living locally, independently and fulfil their potential for as long as they are able.
“It is a cohesive scheme with well-designed structures that tie in with the character of the area, makes effective and efficient use of previously developed land and responds to a number of specific and important areas of housing need. I look forward to seeing it develop over the coming months,” said Cllr Wright.
There will be solar panels for renewable energy generation and design specifics which maximise potential for solar gain without overheating of the accommodation.
There will also be public open space, associated landscaping, contribution to footpath enhancements and almost £30,000 towards capacity expansion within local healthcare.
Pumpkin Festival returns to Spalding
Spalding’s annual Pumpkin Festival will return on Saturday (7 October) between 11am and 3pm, celebrating the District’s proud horticulture and harvest traditions with a range of activities for local families to enjoy including live entertainment, food and gift stalls, arts and crafts and fantastic games.
Coinciding with Spalding’s usual Saturday market, visitors will be able to buy a wide selection of food, drinks, crafts and gifts from artisan stalls alongside regular traders.
There will be live entertainment from the ‘Pumpkin Stage’ where Cinderella herself will be performing alongside an array of other musical artists, including the cast from this year’s pantomime production.
Families with children can enjoy playing on the ride on pedal tractors, take part in the harvest fancy dress competition, and the whole community can join in the fun at the pumpkin decorating corner, or get stuck into the ‘vegetable critters workshop’.
Visitors are encouraged to take a stroll down ‘Pumpkin Street’ to see the beautiful handcrafted pumpkin sculptures created by local artists Jonathan Nicholls and Paul Crewe, enjoy a photo opportunity in the Autumnal globe, follow the Scarecrow Town Trail and so much more.
A special viewing of the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast is also being screened at the South Holland Centre and visitors will get the chance to meet some special guests after the show!
Broad Street Methodist Church will join the festivities, by running another of their fantastic free craft sessions alongside a relaxing coffee morning between 10am and 1pm and Spalding Library will also be welcoming visitors to take part in free Autumnal activities throughout the day.
Councillor Tracey Carter, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Communities and Operational Housing, said: “The Pumpkin Festival is one of the events I know many of our residents look forward to all year round, and as a Council it’s fantastic that we are able to celebrate our long history of horticulture and harvest whist having fun together and supporting our local businesses and traders.
“To that end, I’d like to encourage as many people as possible to come along to this year’s event, a huge amount of work has gone in from the team to create a jam-packed day with a little something for everyone to enjoy.”
There is a road closure in place for Spalding’s Sheep Market and Gore Lane on Saturday 7 October from 7am till 4:30pm.
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New Business School Dean takes post in November
Next month Dr Natalie Wilmot will take over as the new Dean of Lincoln International Business School at the University of Lincoln.
Dr Wilmot will join Lincoln from the University of Bradford, where she is currently Deputy Dean in the School of Management. She joined Bradford as MBA Director in 2019, and previously worked at Sheffield Hallam University following an initial career in industry. Her scholarly interests lie in the area of international business.
Dr Wilmot said: “I am honoured to assume the responsibility of leading Lincoln International Business School. I am greatly looking forward to working with this innovative community of educators and researchers to ensure that as the School enters this new stage in its development, the transformative impact that it has on the lives of students, businesses and the wider community continues to grow.”
Professor Abigail Woods, Pro Vice Chancellor and Head of College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, said: “Natalie will be a fantastic addition to the University and I know colleagues will give her a warm welcome when she joins us in November.”
Children invited to give names to West Lindsey’s bin lorry fleet
Primary school children across the West Lindsey District Council area are being invited to put forward names for a number of our waste collection lorries that are used daily to collect waste and recycling from homes and businesses in West Lindsey.
A team of judges from West Lindsey Council will choose the winning entries, after which 10 of the lorries will be emblazoned with their new name tags. The schools with the winning entries will also receive a £20 book token.
The competition is being held to coincide with National Recycling Week, running from 16-22 October, which this year marks its 20th anniversary.
Cllr Stephen Bunney, chair of the council’s, Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change working group, said: “Giving school children the chance to name our fleet of waste collection vehicles is a fun way of engaging with the younger members of our community and kick-starting a discussion around climate and the environment.
“The campaign also gives everyone the opportunity to focus on the key recycling messages and get involved; but it’s important we all continue to do our bit well beyond the campaign, to ensure we go on protecting the environment and planet for future generations.”
As well as the bin lorry naming competition, children, families, and whole communities, are being encouraged to get involved during the week-long, national recycling campaign and beyond. Children can take part in a host of fun activities, while local companies and organisations can do their bit by promoting the recycling messages through their day-to-day activities.
Lincolnshire County Council will be organising recycling activities for pupils and arranging talks on the subject in schools.
All primary schools across West Lindsey will receive letters with full details of Recycling Week along with information on the bin lorry naming competition.
Elaine Bilton, the council’s Waste Policy and Commercial Waste Officer, said: “We see this as a fun way to engage with school children, while promoting the recycling message across the local community as a whole.
“We would encourage all schools to take part in National Recycling Week, and to take advantage of the free classroom resources available when schools sign up.”
Local businesswoman takes over Scunthorpe United
A takeover has been completed for Scunthorpe United by local businesswoman Michelle Harness.
A current director of the club, and former commercial manager of over 15 years at the Iron, Michelle has acquired the club from the outgoing David Hilton.
Following a busy few days of negotiations and putting plans in place, Michelle said: “I would like to thank everyone who assisted in the transaction, especially David Hilton.
“There are a lot of challenges and problems to overcome, but David has taken no fee for the club, and wiped all monies that he personally invested to enable this deal to happen. I wish him and his family all the best for the future, and I hope he finds some peace away from football.
“I’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of Simon Elliott, who has massively assisted in getting this deal over the line. There is now a lot of work to do behind the scenes to get our great football club back on track, and that work starts immediately with the fantastic team we have working for us, starting with the appointment of a new board.”
