By Jeremy (Jez) Donaldson
Dyslexic Lincolnshire author who was “shot, stabbed and set on fire” launches debut novel
Dyslexic author Nick Love’s debut revenge thriller, ‘2600 Feet Per Second’, follows ex-Royal Marine Commando Chris ‘Laser’ Beem as his military past catches up with him in spectacular fashion.
Nick is a bright 61 year-old Lincolnshire lad. Born in Sleaford, he now lives in Lincoln with wife Delia. His life hasn’t been the insular, rural life you might expect. Nick served for a decade as a Royal Marine Commando and then travelled the world as an IT consultant and salesman.
Nick’s military experience inspired his debut novel. Like Nick, the book’s hero saw active service with Royal Marines 42 Commando. He served in the Falklands during the Argentine invasion, and he lives in central Lincoln, with his wife. Unlike Nick, however, Chris has a young daughter, Matilda, who is a central character in the book.
“We’ve no children,” says Nick. “We weren’t lucky enough. We did try.”
Nick’s love of family might surprise some, given his own childhood experiences.
“My parents never liked each other. My mother refused to carry me home after I was born. I always felt rejected and never felt loved.”
His parents divorced when Nick was eight. Neither wanted him, so his grandmother brought him up. Rejection continued throughout school, where he was underestimated by his teachers and his fellow pupils.
“My report card read dismally. At school, I was called ‘thick’, which was hurtful, especially as I didn’t think I was thick. I played chess at the age of five.
“I didn’t know I had Dyslexia. In the 1960s and 70s, it wasn’t recognised.”
Nick was diagnosed aged 35.
“It’s not a lack of intelligence. You’re number- or word-blind. Sentences jumble themselves. Doing a cryptic crossword with me is huge fun,” he jokes.
Nick left Lincoln in 1978 and joined The Royal Marines. Nick loved The Marines “and they loved [him] back.”
Tears well in Nick’s eyes as he recalls the first time he felt accepted and valued. “Nobody there rejected me. They welcomed me with open arms.”
The Marines encouraged Nick and he blossomed. He attended Exeter University, on day release, where he graduated with an HND in Business. He was popular: “I had stories to tell, was confident. A little cocky perhaps.” Nick fondly remembers university as “Fabulous. It took me to a completely different place. It opened my eyes.”
“I’ve been shot, stabbed and set fire to,” he says. In Belfast, a group of men on a bridge poured a lit stream of petrol onto them, as they drove beneath.
Experiences like this and having “witnessed death first-hand,” left Nick with PTSD. After a decade with the Marines, he left.
Nick then went into sales. He thrived in a sales environment, where many struggle with rejection. “I’d been rejected most of my life, so I didn’t take it personally when someone said ‘no’.” During tough times, Nick consoled himself with “at least no-one is shooting at me.”
After more than 30 years in industry, Nick retired.
He then focused on completing the book. “I’d have an idea – a mental image of a scene and write just one page. I’d show it to Delia who’d say ‘That’s great – go write another one’.”
The book took ten years “due to a lack of time and lack of faith.” The sequel took six months.
Despite the similarities, Nick insists it’s a work of fiction. “A lot of first novels are semi-autobiographical,” he says. “You have to write about something you know.”
Nick wrote using simple, short sentences, wanting it to be easy to read. “I wanted people with Dyslexia to know, there’s no need to feel ashamed. You can give it a go. No matter what your challenge, there is always a way through it. I’m proof of that.”
Nick seems relaxed about sales. He has been told: “This would make a great film.” He jokes that it would fulfil a fantasy if he could collaborate on the film with his namesake, Nick Love (Director of The Sweeney, The Football Factory and others).
Nick’s debut novel, ‘2600 Feet Per Second’ was published in January 2023 by Olympia Publishers. It is available on Amazon.
Prison for rogue trader who cheated over £140,000 out of his victims
Lincolnshire Trading Standards has secured a prosecution against a dodgy handyman who defrauded at least 23 victims across the East Midlands.
William Bower, 44, of Tolney Lane, Newark on Trent, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to 13 counts of fraud at Lincoln Crown Court.
Mr Bower has a history dating back over 15 years of fraudulent activity resulting in three previous suspended sentences for fraud offences from 2007, 2009 and 2017.
Since then, William Bower continued to operate across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, targeting elderly and vulnerable people who were looking for landscaping, gardening or property works. He was overcharging; taking large – and sometimes several – deposits; encouraging them to agree to more, unnecessary work; and then actually doing little to nothing. The work he did complete was often substandard.
One of Mr Bower’s victims said their run-in with him has caused them to lose all confidence in themselves. In a statement they said: “My independence has been taken away from me. [Mr Bower] has broken his word on all of his promises. How could he be so callous and uncaring about two vulnerable people?”
Most of Mr Bower’s victims had sought tradespeople to carry out work at their properties through online trader marketplaces where users submit details of the job they need doing and take quotes from local businesses to carry out that work. Using a wide variety of business names and versions of his own name, Bower managed to avoid negative reviews that might have come from customers he had swindled previously.
Lincolnshire Trading Standards Officer, Alan Griffin, explains: “When he was being interviewed under caution in September 2020, William ‘Billy’ Bower couldn’t even remember all of the business names he’d traded under, he had used that many.
“The original case against Mr Bower was a strong one, consisting of 13 charges all under the Fraud Act 2006. However, his day in court was put back numerous times due to claimed medical episodes preventing him from attending court, including heart attacks and a stroke.
“No medical evidence was provided to justify the delays. On one occasion, when it was claimed Mr Bower was in a vegetative state in hospital and so could not attend court, footage from the day before shows him walking up to the house of one of his previous victims.
“William Bower finally appeared before a judge in November 2022 to plead guilty to the charges against him. He was remanded in custody to await his sentencing.”
Incredibly, whilst in custody at HMP Lincoln, Mr Bower maintained contact with one Leicestershire victim, calling him persistently to continue his harassment and intimidation.
Alan Griffin continues: “During the delay, Trading Standards services across the three counties identified ten further victims and these were taken into account on his sentencing. Two further fraud related matters were transferred from Nottingham Magistrates court, so that his criminality was dealt with together.
“This has been a long and drawn-out case, and we’re indebted to our Trading Standards and police colleagues in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire for their support in helping put William Bower behind bars. I’d also like to commend Bower’s victims for coming forward, and cooperating with the authorities in this case; it is your evidence that has brought him to justice.
“Although Mr Bower has repaid some of the money he’s swindled – mostly in the last few months – he still owes over £100,000 to his latest victims. It’s clear that his attempts at refunds were a last-ditch attempt to save his own skin after legal proceedings were started against him.”
At Lincoln Crown Court on 27 February 2023, William Bower was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison. Further investigations have now begun for future hearings to discuss compensation for his victims.
The court also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Mr Bower must not use trader marketplace websites to offer landscaping or property work; must not enter any property in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire to carry out or advertise for landscaping or property work; must not take any money upfront for work; and must provide all his customers with a contract including his most up to date contact details and address.
Another of Mr Bower’s elderly victims said in a statement: “I have received so many lies and excuses that I could fill a book with them. I should have contacted Trading Standards sooner, but I was ashamed to admit that I had been conned so easily.”
Vicky Salmon, anti-fraud community safety co-ordinator at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “This is a fantastic result for Trading Standards and takes a rogue trader off the streets. It’s also a cautionary tale for residents when looking for tradespeople for work on their homes, especially when using online trade checker websites.
“If you find a business, check if they’re a member of ‘TrustMark’ – the government’s trader scheme, ‘Buy With Confidence,’ or a similar scheme or trade association that carries out checks.
“Make sure you receive documents relating to your work and know your rights to cancel. If something does go wrong, never be too afraid or embarrassed to report it to Trading Standards as soon as possible.
“You can find further advice on finding a trader you can trust, or report a rogue trader, on the Citizens Advice website at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer.”
Freemasons give £2,000 to support those bereaved by suicide
Those left behind in the aftermath of a suicide carry the pain of its loss undiminished for the rest of their lives – and a charity set up to support them says too many still suffer alone and unsupported.
But Freemasons are providing support to redress that balance by donating £2,000 to the Scunthorpe branch of national charity SOBS – Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide – which supports people from as far afield as Mablethorpe, Skegness, the Isle of Axholme and Grimsby as well as Scunthorpe.
Members of Scunthorpe based St Lawrence Lodge and the Lodge of St John have each given £500, both of which donations have been match funded by the national Freemasons’ charity the MCF.
The money will be used to replace the soft furnishings and curtains in a seaside caravan operated for the last six years at Thorpe Park near Cleethorpes by SOBS volunteers. It’s a haven offering periods of respite to survivors, or for otherwise impossible seaside holidays for the single parent families that suicide can create.
The caravan was bought after four years of intense fundraising to gather the £46,000 to buy and furnish it. The SOBS branch organiser is Nina Shrimpton, who lost her son Russell to suicide 11 years ago. She said it was hard to get mental health support. “It’s just not available,” she said. “We do what we can, and providing the caravan is part of that. People need to get away, particularly after a funeral.”
The facility is now six years old, and volunteers Nina and Judith Johnson want to freshen up its interior. “We provide all of that. People who need to use the caravan don’t need to be bothered by having to sort out bedding, so we make sure that’s all done,” said Nina.
“We have tried to make the caravan into a home away from home, with games to play and bikes for the children to ride. The contribution from the Freemasons is massive. With your money we can buy new bedding and replace the curtains, which tend to fade in the strong sunlight. You’re supporting us in helping people to get away, and we’ve had some lovely feedback from the people we’ve helped,” she added.
- Are you a survivor of bereavement by suicide? The Scunthorpe SOBS group meets at the Community Centre on the town’s Lindum Street on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. There are almost 70 branches nationwide, which can be found at the web site uksobs.org Email the support service at any time email.support@uksobs.org, or call the national support line 0300 1115065 between 9am and 5pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Seven years in jail for man who took to roof top in nine hour incident
A Cleethorpes man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after appearing at Grimsby Crown Court on Friday 3 March.
Ryan Tomney, 26, of Normandy Road, Cleethorpes, pleaded guilty to committing arson and affray, along with threats to kill, criminal damage and assault of a police officer in relation to an incident on Lincoln Boulevard, Grimsby, on Thursday 28 April 2022, spanning more than nine hours.
Tomney took to the roof top of a row of terraced houses and threw items off the roof before being arrested by police in the early hours of Friday 29 April. It is during this time that residents on this terrace had to be evacuated for their safety as Ryan set fire to their roof space which started to spread. He proceeded to throw tiles and other missiles from the roof top, causing significant damage to houses, cars and causing injury to a police officer.
Officer in the case DC Connolly said: “Tomney’s intentions were to cause as much disruption as possible and evade capture from the Police. This led to the evacuation of nearby properties.
“However, I want to tell people who look to cause this type of disruption to our communities by going on roof tops that we will always pursue them through the courts. We will deal with them robustly and take action.
“The police and partners, including Humberside Fire and Rescue, worked exceptionally hard to bring the incident to a safe conclusion, despite Tomney’s reckless actions.
“Tomney is a selfish man who had no consideration for those whose properties he was damaging, or the community that was deeply affected by his mindless actions.”
Humanitarian gesture to provide homes for 21 refugee families
Families fleeing war-torn countries are to receive welcome support from South Kesteven District Council, from temporary homes offered to them through a Government scheme.
Full Council has agreed to accept a £2,098,750 allocation from the Government-funded Local Authority Housing Fund.
This will be supplemented by £2,383,750 from SKDC’s Housing Revenue Account reserves giving a total £4.482m project to purchase 21 properties.
These will add to the SKDC social housing portfolio, initially for use by Afghan and Ukrainian evacuee families who have arrived legally in the UK and later by families on the SKDC Housing Register.
Afghan resettlement prioritises those who assisted the UK with military operations in the country, plus those at greatest risk from the Taliban. Schemes to assist Ukraine nationals focus on legal resettlement and support for women and children refugees displaced by the conflict.
The Local Authority Housing Fund is to ease pressure on local housing demand and create a new and permanent supply of accommodation for local authorities to assist UK nationals in the future.
The Leader of South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Kelham Cooke, said: “This humanitarian gesture is something we should all be proud of, as it gives something back to those who supported the UK in Afghanistan and to Ukrainians escaping the terrible suffering in their own country.
“This investment will help refugees in their hour of need and create a lasting legacy by providing housing to help address local demand, and reduce future homelessness pressures for local people as the evacuees move out of the system.”
Cabinet Member for Housing and Property, Cllr Robert Reid said: “Local authorities and communities have worked tirelessly to provide safe refuge for people in their hour of need, with South Kesteven residents currently providing homes for the highest number of Ukraine refugees in the whole of Lincolnshire.
“The new scheme is not aimed at those who have arrived in the UK illegally, outside of Government sponsored resettlement schemes. Many of the families we are talking about, brought in by the UK Government, are with host families on short-term placements or living in temporary hostel accommodation.
“While this project allows the Council to access external funding, it requires SKDC to commit £2.38m of its own resources, in addition to the main Budget papers being considered this week.”
Full Council voted to accept the Government allocation of £2,098,750 to support the purchase of 21 new homes in the District to meet short, medium and long-term housing need.
They also agreed to move £2,383,750 from the SKDC’s Housing Revenue Account Priorities Reserve to fund its contribution.
The Local Authority Housing Fund helps provide affordable accommodation for legal evacuees until their visas expire in around 3-5 years’ time, by supporting local authorities. SKDC expects to approach developers with a view to purchase 19 two- or three-bedroom new-build homes and two four-bed+ properties.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities fund is worth £500m nationally.
SKDC is one of three local authorities in Lincolnshire, among just 180 nationwide, to be selected to benefit from this fund.
140,000 illegal cigarettes seized during multi-agency raids in Gainsborough
A total of 140,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized following raids on three stores and a residential property in Gainsborough.
Searches of the premises were carried out as part of a pre-planned, intelligence-led, multi-agency operation, involving officers from West Lindsey District Council, Lincolnshire County Council’s Trading Standards and Lincolnshire Police.
Kim Enderby, senior licensing and community safety officer for West Lindsey District Council, said the raids were carried out on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
He said: “All agencies involved had received intelligence that these stores were involved in the sale of illicit cigarettes. The three stores were raided simultaneously, whilst local police officers from Gainsborough also executed a search warrant at the residential address.
“Seizures of illegal cigarettes were made from all three of the retail stores with a further quantity being seized from the house. Over 140,000 illegal cigarettes were seized, which will have a real impact on the individuals behind this activity. Further investigations are ongoing by all the organisations involved.”
Chairman of the Prosperous Communities Committee, Cllr Owen Bierley, said: “The Council’s aim is to make the district a safe and vibrant place to live, work and socialise. One of the ways to support legitimate businesses is by targeting those involved in criminal activity.
“Shops selling dangerous and illegal products contribute nothing to the local community or economy and this sort of activity will be met head on. Agencies working together, sharing information, pooling resources and skills, means we can make the maximum impact on days like this.”
Sergeant Amy Brigginshaw from Lincolnshire Police said: “During this operation we seized a large quantity of these goods, preventing them from hitting the streets in West Lindsey.
“All cigarettes are harmful, but some illegal and illicit goods, such as these made up of poor-quality ingredients, can actually be more damaging to a person’s health than an ordinary cigarette – they are not produced by licensed companies and contain unknown ingredients and quantities of chemicals. The sale of these goods is generating large incomes for criminal gangs and the loss of tax revenue means less money spent on your schools or hospitals.
“If you smoke, we urge you to purchase cigarettes and tobacco from reputable shops, where you know they have been produced by a licensed company.”
Andy Wright, Principal Trading Standards Officer at Lincolnshire County Council, explained seizures such as this are always investigated by the Trading Standards Service.
He said: “My officers will now investigate to establish the person, or persons, responsible. Anything we can do to reduce the consumption of cigarettes generally, is in everyone’s interest. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that they kill people, it’s even written on the packets. The availability of non-duty paid, smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes such as those seized, clearly doesn’t help.
“In many areas of Lincolnshire, we see a distinct relationship between retail of illegal cigarettes, anti-social behaviour, drugs, modern day slavery, and violent crime. The sale of illegal cigarettes is unacceptable to law abiding members of the community, but few realise the connection to more serious crime. The premises we inspected on Tuesday were used for the purpose of supplying illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
“Make no mistake, these are not local traders making a few quid on the side. These are part of national organised crime groups with links to more serious crime. If you have any information you feel may assist, we ask that you contact us.”
Lincoln College School of Food and Hospitality unveiled after significant Town Deal investment
Michelin Star chef James Mackenzie christened the new kitchens at Lincoln College’s School of Food and Hospitality after a £1.1m investment project.
The star-chef, who runs the Pipe and Glass in Yorkshire, cooked with college catering students to celebrate the reopening of the college restaurant and training kitchens.
This follows the College’s recent purchase of the Old Bakery Restaurant and last years’ renovation and re-opening of the Drill.
All of these projects have been supported by significant Lincoln Town Deal Board investment, with the aim of plugging skills gaps in the local economy.
Lincoln College Group principal and CEO Mark Locking said: “These investments enable us to achieve our purpose of being an extraordinary employer-led organisation; producing highly skilled and productive local workforce. They allow us to train school leavers and adults from local businesses in the highest quality environments.
“The Drill, the Old Bakery and Sessions then act as real-life finishing school environments to develop the customer service, problem solving and confidence required to excel in the workplace.”
Debbie Barnes, OBE and Chief Executive at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “It’s a great opportunity not only for the city but also for the students that attend Lincoln College.
“Lincolnshire is well known for its food production. The college provides an outstanding and appealing venue for learners to get real-life experience in the sector – which is vital in supporting our young people to go on to have careers in hospitality and the food industry.”
Lincoln College Board of Corporation Chairman James Pinchbeck said: “This investment will enable us to address hard and soft skills gaps in catering and hospitality for the visitor economy, one of the Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership Priority sectors.
“COVID business recovery, the current employment landscape and the impact of Brexit has created severe skills shortage in our cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions and these fantastic new training facilities will help us address this issue.”
To celebrate the reopening, invited guests enjoyed a taster menu specially prepared by Michelin Star chef and proprietor at the Pipe and Glass James Mackenzie, along with Lincoln College students.
James said: “It is vital to inspire and encourage people to pursue a career in hospitality – I am honoured to work with Lincoln College to do just that. I started my career at 13 years of age, and after training at Scarborough Technical College, I understand the value of practical experience in the field.
“That’s why it’s a pleasure to work with current and qualified students – like Lucy who came to us recently for work experience, and former Lincoln catering student Eloise who is employed as a chef with us. I do not doubt that the facilities in the Sessions restaurant and at Lincoln College will help the students to achieve great things in the industry.”
Image shows student working alongside James Mackenzie
Lincolnshire Co-op launches hygiene poverty campaign
Hygiene bank collection points have been introduced in over 45 Lincolnshire Co-op pharmacies, helping to tackle hygiene poverty, which is a growing problem across the region.
Customers are being encouraged to donate hygiene essentials like deodorant, soap, toothpaste, toilet roll, sanitary products, washing up liquid, laundry detergent, nappies, pull ups, wipes, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Products will be collected from the donation points and delivered to an assigned charity or good cause. They will then be distributed to those in need.
Lincolnshire Co-op is supporting a total of 16 different charities throughout this campaign, including hygiene banks, domestic abuse services, homelessness support and foodbanks. Each pharmacy is linked to a nearby group, so the impact is felt firsthand in local communities.
In Spilsby Pharmacy, items that are donated within the branch are collected for the East Lindsey Food Bank Collective.
Pharmacy Service Assistant Lara Daintree said: “The hygiene bank collection points are a hugely positive step towards improving the quality of life of people who are struggling within our communities during this difficult time.
“The most popular items that have been donated in our branch are toothbrushes and sanitary products. Even cotton wool has been donated, which I myself may have overlooked, but products like that are universal and can be really useful.”
Lisa Saxon, a fellow Pharmacy Service Assistant in Spilsby stressed the importance of donating, saying: “It’s easy to take items like deodorant and shower gels for granted, because they’re promoted as luxury items sometimes, rather than something that everyone needs.”
The Lincoln Hygiene Bank, which operates in multiple sites within Lincoln, is the local charity supported by Newark Road Hykeham Pharmacy, Hykeham Village Pharmacy, Forum Pharmacy, Brant Road Pharmacy and Sincil Street Pharmacy.
Lincoln Hygiene Bank Project Co-ordinator Melissa Wheeler said: “Hygiene poverty can affect the physical and mental health and wellbeing of individuals and families. Poor hygiene can be degrading and embarrassing, and it can break down a person’s social life and self-confidence.
“Hygiene products can be expensive, which makes them inaccessible to people who are struggling during this difficult time. But feeling clean isn’t a luxury. Everybody deserves to be clean.”
Lincoln offers free open top city tour bus rides
To celebrate the return of the Open Top Sightseeing Tour Bus in Lincoln tickets will be FREE during Discover Lincolnshire Weekend of 25th and 26th March.
With 106 Excellent and Very Good ratings on Trip Advisor, the tour bus is back by popular demand from the 25th of March and will run until 29th October (operating weekends only until July) and everyone is invited to come and experience the tour for themselves as this popular attraction takes in the highlights of Lincoln, pointing out hidden treasures within the city that are often missed.
The Tour Bus is a brilliant opportunity to experience Lincoln in a fun, unique way with family, friends, and partners. Everyone can hop on and hear about the history of the city with our entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides – but get ready for the jokes and puns to come thick and fast!
Over the weekend, tours will depart hourly from 10.30am to 3.30pm from the West Front of Lincoln Cathedral.
Visitors can board the bus at any of the nine stops including: Lincoln Cathedral, Northgate, Newport Arch, Lincoln Castle, Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Brayford Waterfront, Transport Hub, High Street and Cultural Quarter. People are also able to hop on and hop off the bus at any of the stops, as many times as they like, offering a useful and interesting form of travel throughout the city so everyone can see what’s on offer during Discover Lincolnshire Weekend and beyond.
Tickets for the weekend can be booked on Eventbrite using this link – https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lincoln-business-improvement-group-61182106663
After the free event, tickets for the Tour Bus can be purchased in two simple ways, either from the driver on the bus (cash or contactless payments accepted), or on the Stagecoach app.
A music-packed March at Southside
Lincoln’s newest live music venue Southside has announced a packed schedule of events throughout March, including St Patrick’s Day celebrations and a performance from the University of Lincoln’s choir.
Southside, formerly St Katherine’s Church and the Priory Centre, is focused on bringing a variety of music, activities and events to the city.
After opening in autumn of last year, Southside has been hosting popular weekly events and has now announced its events line-up for March.
“We’re really excited to announce everything that’s coming up here at Southside in March,” said Emily Nichol, Operations Director at the venue.
“We’re hosting some new events this month, showcasing local talent and hopefully providing something everyone will enjoy. We’re also continuing to host some of our popular events such as Commuter Jazz and we are very grateful for all the support we have received so far.”
The venue is holding an International Women’s Day concert on Wednesday 8th March. The all-female lineup for the event includes Hannah Rowe, Tinned Peaches and Who’s Misty?. The evening will be hosted by Katy Baggott from LCR FM’s The Sunday Underbelly. All proceeds will be donated to Lincolnshire Rape Crisis, which works to support people who have been affected by any form of sexual violence.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day weekend at Southside on Saturday 18th March with a performance from Lincoln’s Castile Céilidh Band. The event will take place in Southside’s Amie Slavin Hall and will be similar to a traditional Irish Céili with Irish folk music, traditional dancing and storytelling.
Tickets for Southside’s St Patrick’s Day Céili can be purchased on online via its website. There is also the option to buy a ticket with food included and the menu will be announced soon. Southside has recently received a five-star food hygiene rating.
Throughout March Southside will also be hosting a number of concerts. On Saturday 11th March, local singer/songwriter Ben Simmons will be taking to the stage with special guest Georgie Hanson. On Thursday 30th March the University of Lincoln Choir will be performing alongside a folk band as part of the university’s Chamber Ensemble showcase.
Alongside these new events, Southside will continue to host its popular recurring events including Folk Night, Snug Sessions and Commuter Jazz.
Here’s the full list of events at Southside in March:
Friday 3rd March – Commuter Jazz
Wednesday 8th March – International Women’s Day
Saturday 11th March – Ben Simmons
Thursday 16th March – Southside Folk Night
Friday 17th March – Commuter Jazz
Saturday 18th March – St Patrick’s Day Céili
Thursday 23rd March – Snug Sessions
Sunday 26th March – Naughty Night Market
Wednesday 29th March – Southside Jam Night
Thursday 30th March – University of Lincoln Chamber Ensemble
Friday 31st March – Commuter Jazz
You can find more information about the events at Southside and how to book tickets here. Sign up for the Southside newsletter on the website: https://southsidelincs.com/.
Image: Snug Sessions, a monthly occurrence at Southside, celebrates underground music in Lincoln.
