Hip, hip, hurrah! Crematorium gives £12,000 to LIVES from metals recycling scheme

Stuart Pearcey
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The lifesaving Lincolnshire charity LIVES that provides emergency care in critical situations has been given £12,000 to keep vital volunteers on the road thanks to Lea Fields Crematorium in Gainsborough.

The money’s the latest instalment from £71,000 given to charity though the scheme since Lea Fields opened in 2020. It has come through a national metal recycling scheme run by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management Metal Recycling Scheme, set up so that with the consent from families, orthopaedic implants recovered after cremation are recycled and any money raised is used to give back to bereavement-related charities.

Council Chairman Stephen Bunney said: “LIVES do incredible work providing emergency care to people in critical circumstances. and it is a real privilege to be able to provide them with this cheque.

“Without fantastic schemes like this, metals would have been buried in crematorium grounds, creating potential environmental problems. Recycling ensures that the metals do not contaminate land. A special thank you goes to the bereaved and their families whose decision to recycle is helping to raise much-needed funds for local charities.”

West Lindsey District Council sought nominations for a charity to benefit from the donation, which was chosen by Priestley & Cockett Funeral Directors.

Nicola Holmes, Business Leader at Priestley and Cockett said: “We are immensely proud to have nominated LIVES charity to receive this fantastic donation. LIVES play a vital role in our community, providing urgent medical assistance, when it matters the most.

“All of the team here at Priestley and Cockett are so grateful to Lea Fields Crematorium for facilitating this donation. We also want to extend our gratitude to the bereaved families who provided their consent during what is undoubtedly a very difficult and sad time.”

LIVES attend 999 medical emergencies across the county, 365 days a year. Whether they are providing rapid first response support on their doorstep, or highly specialised medical interventions to the most seriously ill patients, they all volunteer their time for free to save lives.

Kirsty Raywood, Head of Income for LIVES Lincolnshire said: “Not only do our Emergency Responders attend 999 medical emergencies; they are there for the family of patients when they need support the most. Suffering a loss is difficult in any situation but our emergency responders are there to try and help make things a little more manageable. LIVES provide the equipment and training to ensure that our Emergency Responders stay on the road.

“We are incredibly grateful for the kind donation of £12,000 from the metal recycling scheme. What an incredible legacy for those people who have donated to the scheme; knowing that the funds raised will ensure that our Emergency Responders can continue to be there for local people when they need help the most.”

Deborah Balsdon, Crematorium Manager at Lea Fields Crematorium highlighted the importance of the scheme. She said: “We are delighted to be able to support another Lincolnshire charity through the ICCM Metal Recycling Scheme.  We are very proud to be part of the recycling scheme and none of this would be possible without the family’s consent.”

Open Day tours of Grimsby Docks are now fully booked

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Open Day tours of Grimsby Docks are now fully booked
With weeks to go until the Port of Grimsby’s Heritage Open Day 2023, guided history walks of the site are fully booked. The popular annual event, on Saturday 16 September, sees owners ABP showcase the historic buildings so visitors can learn more about their importance but also about the work being done. Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “Grimsby and the Kasbah location is a unique place with so much history and heritage with great progress being made in bringing it back to life. “It’s great to see how popular the event is with the public. This year there’s an opportunity to learn how it’s being used by the film and TV sector as a location and ABP’s ambitions to pursue this to make the place viable. It’s our catalyst in bringing a new identity to the site. “We’re supporting the many businesses on the port who are all passionate and keen to showcase what they do. Visitors will be able to tour the Alfred Enderby Smokehouse and learn more about the amazing project that is The Great Escape.” This year the port is celebrating the theme of ‘creativity unwrapped’ and its architecture, port design, food, crafts, artwork, music, and culture associated with maritime, ports and shipping. The Turntable Gallery are throwing open their doors for the event and launching their new flagship gallery in Building 88 on Auckland Road with an incredible show by the world-renowned Chad McCail. Featuring across both gallery sites, Even Rations encompasses both sculptural works and 2D pieces to create an unmissable, installation experience. It’s an opportunity to join Chad and the gallery to celebrate the day and welcome in a new and exciting chapter in their story. ABP’s guided tours will focus on the history of the port, its historic buildings, and their future, while there will also be an opportunity to explore one of the port’s many smokehouses (Alfred Enderby Smokehouse) and a chance to visit some of the buildings undergoing renovation through the PSiCA grant scheme. There will be talks on how the railway shaped the port and the architecture of the site, which includes many buildings designed by Herbert Scaping, one time borough architect who designed nearby Strand Street School and Cleethorpes Town Hall. Inside the marquee on site there will be displays and exhibitions from local businesses and charities including ABP, the Fishermen’s Mission, East Marsh United, and the RNLI. Music will be provided by local performers who will be singing maritime themed songs.

On International Dog Day, meet seven new Dulux dogs…!

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On International Dog Day, meet seven new Dulux dogs…!

What better way could there be to start today’s International Dog Day than to meet seven new Old English Sheepdogs born to Olivia, the current ‘face of Dulux’, who lives in Lincoln?

The current Dulux dog has had two dogs and five bitches, who are now six weeks old, and making their first public appearance.

Photographed at home in our county, the puppies could be the future faces of Dulux ads in years to come, and have been described as “loveable bundles of irresistible cuteness that exude a unique charm” by the Dulux team.

Despite the public’s fondness for the iconic Old English Sheepdog, the pups’ arrival comes as the breed remains on the Kennel Club’s ‘at watch’ list, due to continued falling numbers in puppy registrations, which were down by 12% – from 377 in 2021 to 333 – in 2022, with 2023 figures expected to follow suit.

The Old English Sheepdog first appearing in a Dulux advert in 1961 – and the arrival of Olivia’s latest litter is set to give fresh hope to the breed.

Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director and Colour Expert at Dulux said: “The Old English Sheepdog has been the famous face of the brand for over 60 years now. As proud sponsors of the Old English Sheepdog Rescue & Welfare Fund, we’re delighted to be able to finally share the exciting news of the irresistible puppy additions to the Dulux family. The pups are stars in their own right, and I’m sure we’ll be seeing more of them in the years to come.”

To celebrate the exciting new arrivals, Dulux is giving seven entrants a chance to win a coveted Dulux Dog toy. To be in with a chance of winning, keep an eye on Dulux’s Instagram page – @duluxuk – for the giveaway post to enter.

Boston play areas get £150,000 of new equipment

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Boston play areas get £150,000 of new equipment

New equipment installations in Boston play areas are now complete.

In June 2023 Boston Town Area Committee (BTAC) agreed that £150,000 of play area improvements could go ahead following recommendations for improvement which were put forward after a tour of the BTAC-funded open spaces and play areas. The new equipment can be found in children’s play areas at Central Park, Woodville Road, St John’s and Garfits Lane. Woodville Road sees the previous pirate ship replaced after it was destroyed by a fire back in September 2022. The improvements to Central Park includes new surfaced areas, picnic benches and tables, a large horse springer, new water lilies with four way springers and a little mermaid, ugly duckling and castle playground framed unit. Then at St Johns Park you will find a new large three-piece pirate ship complete with climbing net. The strong themed ship inspires dramatic play, and the variation of climbing, gliding and sliding attracts play on end, year after year. At Garfit’s Lane Park you will see two new concrete table tennis tables with tarmac bases. Councillor Andy Izard, Portfolio Holder for Communities (Place) inc Parks and Open Spaces, said: “These additional pieces of modern play equipment were chosen taking into account what is missing for our local children and families and adding to the facilities alongside the already popular Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGA), Skate Parks, basketball areas and much more and designed to be inclusive for all. “It is wonderful to see these well used parks get upgrades and already are being enjoyed by families from across the borough as well as visitors to our town.” Councillor Barrie Pierpoint, chairman of BTAC, said: “I am thrilled that we were able to secure funding and install new playground equipment and upgrades which I am sure will make a positive impact to local communities and visitors of Boston.” Chair of Boston Big Local, Richard Tory, said: “On the completion of the work at St John’s play area, we have now funded a piece of play equipment in every play area in the Boston Big Local. We are so proud of this achievement and, as we have now entered our final year, this latest play equipment is the crown on top for us.” All works were funded by Boston Town Area Committee, Boston Borough Council, Boston Big Local and local charity Local Hope.

Sharpshooter bang on target raising funds for the NHS

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Sharpshooter bang on target raising funds for the NHS
An annual clay pigeon shooting event has been set up by a patient as his way of saying thank you to the hospital team who saved his life. Back in January, Alan Pearce, 67, from Irby in North East Lincolnshire, woke up in the middle of the night suffering from what he thought was indigestion. He felt better in the morning and on his way to work at Hillside Sporting Targets in Claxby, he picked up some anti-indigestion medication. When he started to feel unwell again he called NHS111 to ask for advice on whether he could take the anti-indigestion tablets with his diabetes medication. Alan said: “The person on the end of the phone told me they thought I might have had a heart attack in the night and might be having another one as we spoke over the phone. I couldn’t believe it. “Before I knew it I was being cared for by a paramedic and an ambulance crew. They were amazing. They got me to the Lincolnshire Heart Centre at Lincoln County Hospital and within half an hour of arriving I had had stents fitted and was on my way to recovery. I felt so much better straight away. “The service I received was first class and is the only reason that I am still here today.” Alan organised a brilliant afternoon of clay pigeon shooting and managed to raise £800 as a way of saying thank you. Alan added: “The care I received from the Lincolnshire Heart Centre was out of this world. Thanks to them I can now spend more time with my two boys and watch my five grandchildren grow up. I owe them so much. “We had a great day raising money for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity and are already planning our event for next year and aiming high. I would like to thank Irelands Farm Machinery, E-Quip (Rasen) Ltd and my sister Maureen Nicholls for donating raffle prizes, as well as Forest Lodge Guns from Wragby for sponsoring all of the trophies.” Alan is also helping the Lincolnshire Heart Centre Team to help raise awareness about the increased risk people with diabetes have of suffering a heart attack. He was one of the many patients involved in the newly developed joint speciality cardio-diabetes clinic that has been set up to optimise the management of patients with heart attack from cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Research Programme Director, Professor Kelvin Lee said: “It is brilliant to see Alan feeling so much better. Not only is he helping with our research, but the fact he is also raising money to help others in our care is inspirational. We will use the money he has raised to help with the cardiovascular research that we are running here in Lincolnshire; we can put this to very good use to buy equipment to further improve the communication channels between our research nurses and patients.” United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity Fundraiser, Gary Burr, added: “Every penny raised by Alan will be used to directly support patients and staff in our hospitals. Donations like this really do make a difference, but the biggest reward of all is seeing Alan fit and well.”   Image shows: Alan Pearce presenting a cheque to Professor Kelvin Lee and other colleagues from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Closure of Young’s Seafood factory in Grimsby confirmed

Tess Egginton
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Closure of Young’s Seafood factory in Grimsby confirmed
Over 200 jobs are set to be lost after Young’s Seafood confirmed the closure of a Grimsby factory. Plans were revealed in June to stop production at its Marsden Road site and move what remains to its other Grimsby factory on Humberstone Road and a Scottish site. At the time the owner of Young’s, Sofina Foods Europe, said the factory was “no longer financially sustainable,” according to BBC reports. Staff and unions were set to be consulted before a formal decision on the closure. Now, however, the business has said it has been unable to find a viable solution. Production at the site will be scaled back and cease in late October 2023. Some new roles are expected to be created at the Humberstone Road site in Grimsby and in Scotland at Fraserburgh.

Community groups re-tell uplifting stories of project success in West Lindsey

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Community groups re-tell uplifting stories of project success in West Lindsey

Uplifting stories of how two very different and successful community projects have been brought to fruition have been re-told at a special event in West Lindsey.

West Lindsey District Council hosted the community funding event at Hemswell Court, to encourage community groups to find out more about the funding available and to learn from other groups.

Stepping Stones Theatre gave a very emotional and powerful performance of readings and music. They demonstrated the importance of creativity and listening to the voices and experiences of all people in our district as our communities shape their open and accessible facilities and projects.

Bill Rodgers said: “Without West Lindsey District Council’s funding there would be no Stepping Stones. Things were different in the early days of social prescribing in the belief that creative outlets could have anything to do with recovery. 25 years later we are here telling our story.”

They were followed by Scampton Church and RAF War Graves Heritage Centre who explained the issues they faced with their building, including constraints with funding for churches, and how they navigated their way to a revitalised and vibrant community space. They offered important insights, including about the importance of consultation, volunteers and partnerships, to those branching out into their own project.

Project co-ordinator Joe Bartrop said: “With the £8,000 that West Lindsey helped us to get through the councils grant funding meant we were able to match fund in a further £320,000 that was needed for our project.

Community organisations play a pivotal role in supporting ‘Our People’ and ‘Our Place’ and Our Council’s community grants can help kickstart groups on their journey.

Leader of West Lindsey District Council Cllr Trevor Young said: “With the support of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund, we are pleased to present our Community Grants Schemes to support the people and places of West Lindsey to thrive and reach their full potential.

“We know that it is our communities who lead the way in maintaining and building community facilities like village halls, playparks and green spaces.

“It is our communities that are putting on events and activities that bring people together, tackling social isolation and building cohesive and engaged neighbourhoods. It is our communities that know what their neighbourhoods need and have the ideas and solutions to address the issues they face.

“With that knowledge, our Community Grant Funds have been developed to respond to the needs and ideas of our community organisations. We want to ensure that our grants have the greatest impact on our communities.”

More funding roadshows will take place across the district – where people can drop in and meet our funding officers to talk about our Community Grants Scheme or if you want to book a slot, email funding@west-lindsey.gov.uk.

Roadshows will take place at:

  • 30 August, Reepham and Cherry Willingham Village Hall, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
  • 18 September, Riverside Room, Gainsborough, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
  • 19 September, Market Rasen Festival Hall, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
  • 26 September, Scotton Village Hall, 10.30am – 12.30pm

For more information visit our website at www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/funding

Have your say on North East Lincolnshire’s tree strategy

Stuart Pearcey
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Have your say on North East Lincolnshire’s tree strategy
North East Lincolnshire Council is inviting people to have their say on its first-ever tree strategy. The draft strategy demonstrates the Council’s commitment to caring for trees under its management and help respond to the challenges of climate change and the natural ecosystem. People are invited to read the strategy and give their views between now and Wednesday 11th October at www.nelincs.gov.uk/have-your-say. Trees cover about 10 percent of North East Lincolnshire, well below the national average of 15.8 percent. Tree canopy coverage within the borough’s Wards, including Yarborough, Park and Heneage, are above the national average, however some of the Wards along the coast have tree canopy cover as low as 2 per cent to 7.6 per cent. Trees provide many well-documented benefits from improving the quality of the natural and urban environment to improving social, health and physical well-being. When managed correctly trees can help mitigate the effects of climate change, improve storm water management, air quality, biodiversity and the amenity and sense of well-being within a community. Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the Council, said: “Our draft tree strategy is an ambitious plan that can be used as a framework for everyone who has a role to play in protecting and increasing tree cover in the borough. “It gives a strategic approach to making sure that everyone gains from the environmental and health benefits that trees give us. “We’re inviting individuals and organisations to have their say on our approach to looking after our existing trees and to increasing the number of trees in our area.”

Government funds mean four new jobs and energy advice delivered on rural doorsteps

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Government funds mean four new jobs and energy advice delivered on rural doorsteps
Government funding of more than £660,000 will create four new jobs to deliver a two-year programme to help tackle fuel poverty in some of the most remote areas of East Lindsey. The funding will see four home energy advice officers and an electric Energy Bus taking information and support on energy efficiency improvements right to the heart of the district’s rural communities. This will mean residents who may struggle to access help and advice will receive in-person support on their doorsteps to help tackle fuel poverty, live more comfortably in their homes and save money on their energy bills. Cllr Graham Marsh, Portfolio Holder for Carbon Reduction at East Lindsey District Council said: “This is a fantastic sum of money which will help us reach even more residents to enable them to improve their homes, save money, and live more comfortably and warmer. “The Council’s Sustainable Warmth Team have helped transform the lives of many residents wanting to retrofit their homes and this two-year funding will now help us reach those people who may not know where to start in applying for grant funding or may find it harder to access information due to issues around digital and social exclusion. “The mobile bus, a partnership with PECT, will give us the opportunity to go directly to communities, to deliver advice and start residents on the journey of living more comfortably and more efficiently. It will also provide a showcase to demonstrate the technologies that can help transform people’s homes while also reducing carbon emissions.” The funding is part of £4m awarded to nine projects across the Midlands to support more than 30,000 people with energy advice. Amanda Solloway, Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability, said: ”We want everyone to be able to get expert advice on how to make their homes more energy efficient, no matter where they live, so they can save money. “These innovative projects will bring that expertise right to people’s doorsteps, quite literally in some cases, ensuring people are given the best advice on how to save money on their bills and heat their homes for less without needing to search for it. This is alongside our investment of billions of pounds to improve energy efficiency across the country – reducing bills at the same time as making sure Britain’s homes are fit for the future.”

Multimillion pound road investment protects homes in the Isle of Axholme

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Multimillion pound road investment protects homes in the Isle of Axholme
Construction work to install a brand-new sewage and flood defence system in Crowle on the Isle of Axholme are now well underway. Phase one of the works on Godnow Road are progressing at pace and is currently set to be completed by early September. Local contractor PBS Construction are installing the new sewage works and flood-defence system on behalf of Severn Trent and the Internal Drainage Board (IDB) and North Lincolnshire Council is relaying the road surface. Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children, families and communities, said: “It is fantastic to see further investment in the Isle of Axholme. This is a vital piece of work to better protect the local community for years to come. “The £3 million pound investment – from the council and partners – is just one part of our commitment to continue to develop our roads and highways infrastructure across the whole county.” To minimise disruption, the work is being completed in eight separate phases with road closures in place. Residents affected by the closure are being kept informed and pedestrian access is being maintained at all times. Cllr Neil Poole, cabinet member for highways operations, said: “This project has been in the pipeline for a while and is great to see that the work has now begun. “With a whole new sewage and flood defence system being installed and the history of the Isle of Axholme, these construction works are no easy feat. “Phase one has already seen the need for alternative construction methods to be explored and implemented and there are seven more intensive phases to be undertaken before the project reaches completion. “Managing and maintaining our road network is a never-ending task but is something we are committed to deliver across the county.” The new flooding defence system being installed will further compliment the £35m revamp of Keadby Pumping Station that now uses electrical pumps to manage the water levels across the region, making it easier to protect thousands of homes within the Isle of Axholme. In addition to the new sewage and flood defence system, the full stetch of road will be resurfaced and will include a brand-new junction from Godnow Road leading onto the main high street. The extensive construction works are expected to be finished in April 2024.
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