< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT Care and support For over a hundred years, Macmillan Cancer Support has provided virtual help, services and support for cancer suffers and their families. Today, that help remains more important than ever. Care and support 50-55.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:01 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 51 MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT As well as supporting cancer patients with advice, dedicated nurses and beds, Macmillan Cancer Support also offers a lifeline. Despite the support system of friends and family, a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely experience, with few, if any, around truly able to understand what you’re going through. But Macmillan provides people to talk to simply so that you have someone to confide in. As ever, you are not alone. Macmillan is made up of millions of supporters, professionals, volunteers, campaigners and people who have been affected by cancer (either directly or indirectly) who together form the dedicated support network that literally saves lives and improves others. The charity was formed back in 1911 by founder Douglas Macmillan after he watched his father die from cancer. The tremendous pain and suffering his father was forced to endure inspired the young Douglas to found the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer. The motivation was simple – Douglas wanted a one-stop shop to provide all the advice and information people with cancer and their families required. On top of this, he wanted to provide homes for patients at low (or no) cost, and voluntary nurses to attend patients in their own homes. Much of this remarkable legacy lives on, woven into the very DNA of Macmillan. The organisation, which has grown to become the UK’s foremost source of cancer support, still provides critical support for sufferers as well as improving cancer care all round. 2011 saw the organisation celebrate a century providing care to cancer patients, and 2015 marked one hundred years since the appointment of its first nurse. As well as an expansive network of dedicated employees, campaigners and more, Macmillan has a great many celebrity supporters whose tireless efforts over the years have helped raise funds and make a very real difference in people’s lives. Some of these famous faces include the fabulous Joanna Lumley, the BBC’s Nick Robinson and the mezzo-soprano singer Katherine Jenkins. These supporters have in one way or another been touched by cancer, be that first-hand or by watching a loved one suffer, or simply through wanting to make a difference out of the goodness of their hearts. For everyone else, however, there’s plenty of exciting ways to get involved and make a positive impact. Of course, the most obvious way to make a contribution is to simply put whatever you can afford into a donation box or bucket or, as is becoming more common, to make a donation online. For a more proactive approach, there’s volunteering in the Macmillan offices. Go a step further and you can become an intern, which can not only benefit other people’s lives and raise awareness for cancer, but can also look great on your CV so it’s a great leg up for students, or a brilliant way to spend a gap year. Fundraising remains one of the most popular ways of getting involved and showing solidarity. These events typically take place on a larger scale, so you can rope your friends and family in. 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Carers need their own support, since they may not be able or knowledgeable on what they can do to help the one they must now care for. 5) To be treated with dignity and respect A lack of compassion can be devastating for those who suffer from cancer, and all too often people feel like they are not being treat with dignity, particularly by medical practitioners or the NHS. 6) Knowing what people can do to help themselves Those suffering from cancer can often support and manage their condition, even at home. But a lack of information makes that difficult, with many feeling left out to dry. Expert information and support can help people to understand how they can best look after themselves, enabling them to take control back into their lives. 7) Enjoying life Emotional well-being is important whether you have cancer or not, but for those who do suffer, it can make all the difference in the world. Physical activity, specialist support and advice – all of these can not only help a person feel happier, but also increase their chances of survival. 8) Being a part of the community and able to give something back Social networks, charitable activity and volunteering can all help people feel empowered, while also giving them a sense of giving back to the community. Isolation can have a negative impact on quality of life and health, so getting out there can make a real difference. 9) Dying well Macmillan says that with the right support 73% of people wish to spend their final hours in their home, and are able to. However, fewer than 30% actually receive this opportunity, with 38% dying in hospital. This is often due to lack of support that enables people to choose their place of rest. © Shutterstock /BAZA Production 50-55.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:03 Page 656 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY LOUTH AND ALFORD © Shutterstock /Electric Egg N estled in the East Lindsey region, Louth is famed for its independent shops and cultural scene. Travel just fifteen miles down the road and you’ll find Alford at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Here there’s heritage, history and family-run businesses galore. Surrounded by natural beauty, and with the Skegness coast in close proximity, there’s everything you could want and more in these two market towns. History and heritage are an important part of both towns and continue to draw in tourists and charm locals alike. Louth Museum is an independent museum owned and operated by the voluntary charity The Louth Naturalists’ Antiquarian and Literary Society, which was originally founded in 1884. The museum boasts four galleries, a library and a gift shop offering visitors plenty A tale of We take a closer look at two charming market towns only a stone’s throw apart that, together, boast culture, history, heritage and natural beauty. A tale of to get stuck into. Having been closed all winter, it opens again in April with 2019’s exhibitions including ‘100 Years of the RAF Around Louth’, ‘Local Paintings’ and ‘Windmills Around Louth’. Both towns have some stunning architecture, but it’s to the churches that one should look for a closer tangible link to the past. Louth, especially, has a plethora of churches, the most iconic of which is St James Church, believed to have the tallest spire of any parish church in the UK. Alford’s most exquisite church is arguably Saint Wilfrid’s, thought to have been built in 1350, replacing an earlier 12th century building. Inside is a cornucopia of historic features added through the ages, including a Jacobean pulpit, a 14th century screen, fragments of 16th century stained glass and a 17th century tomb. History can be glimpsed everywhere in Alford, even 56-62.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:16 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 57 LOUTH AND ALFORD down to its name which derives from ‘alder trees by the ford’, though the ford was long ago replaced by a bridge. Gaining a market charter in 1283 helped the town’s prosperity through the middle ages, cementing it as an important trading location for the region, a tradition which continues to this day. Tuesday is market day, while the Craft Market is held during the summer months on Tuesdays and Fridays in The Manor House. Perhaps the largest thatched house in Britain, The Manor House dates back to 1611 and offers displays and exhibitions. Behind is the Hackett Barn Museum, housing artefacts including a wheelwright’s lathe, a threshing machine, a bootmaker’s shop and even an outside wooden lavatory. The origins of Louth are somewhat more complex with the town originally beginning life as an Anglo-Saxon village. The name is thought to be a corruption of the Saxon word meaning ‘loud’ – as in the nearby River Lud. In the 7th century a monastery was built in Louth but, in the 9th century, Danes had conquered Lincolnshire and destroyed the building. It wasn’t just destruction the Danes brought with them and actually gave the town some of its street names, a few of which are still in use. In the late 10th century, Louth grew into a small market town with peasants from the surrounding villages coming to buy and sell their goods. From the mid-12th century onwards, Louth also had regular annual fairs and from there the town grew slowly and surely. Today, Louth is famed for its shopping experience, offering a bustling market place, a busy high street and two towns two towns 58 Á 56-62.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:16 Page 258 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY LOUTH AND ALFORD side streets filled with artisan producers, independent retailers and a few big names packed into its Georgian and Victorian buildings. Alford is on the smaller scale and while there’s still plenty of impressive shops and sellers, there’s no denying its population is significantly smaller than Louth’s. But it’s something the town uses to its advantage, having laid claim to having the shortest high street in the UK (however, a few others have contested this). What the town can lay claim to beyond a shadow of a doubt is that Captain John Smith – of Pocahontas fame – was born nearby and educated in Alford. This famous soldier and explorer played a key role in the establishment of the Jamestown colony, the first permanent English settlement in North America. As far as his relationship with Pocahontas is concerned, history tells us that Smith was captured and taken to meet the chief of the Powhatans. Smith feared for his life but was eventually released. In a letter to Queen Anne, Smith described his encounter with Pocahontas, writing that “at the minute of my execution, she hazarded the beating out of her own brains to save mine; and not only that, but so prevailed with her father, that I was safely conducted to Jamestown”. Although some experts have cast doubt on this encounter, there’s no denying Smith’s pivotal role in the colonisation of North America. Alford can also lay claim to one of only a few working windmills in the county. The Alford Five Sailed Windmill is a KEEPING BUSINESS ON THE UP… We pride ourselves on providing a pro-active, friendly and accessible service. • Accounts and Tax Returns • Tax Planning and Book-Keeping • Audits and Business Advice • 56-62.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:16 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 59 LOUTH AND ALFORD 60 Á © Shutterstock /Electric Egg striking building, restored to full working order. As well as becoming a popular tourist attraction complete with gift shop, it produces and sells its own organic flour ground with stone wheels in the traditional way. Though best known for its shopping and historical attractions, the arts scene in Louth is a hugely important. The Louth Riverhead Theatre is a community-owned venue run and maintained by Louth Playgoers Society, predominantly comprised of volunteers. Cultural events also take place at The Meridian Leisure Centre alongside health and fitness activities such as CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS We’re here to get you in the right direction To find out how to get your business on the up visit www.dextersharpe.co.uk Offices in Boston, Bourne, Horncastle, Lincoln, Louth, Skegness & Spilsby Pilgrim Father’s monument Not only does Louth have its own fascinating history, but its array of historical figures and businesses have had an impact on the wider county. One such example is Leake's Masonry, a memorial masonry specialist dating back to 1840. In 1957 the firm, which was then known as P.R.Leake & Son, finished erecting the Pilgrim Fathers monument on the north bank of The Haven at the site of the former Scotia Creek, Fishtoft, Boston on the 350th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The die was lettered in situ and the inscription read: ‘Near this place in September 1607 those later known as the Pilgrim Fathers set sail on their first attempt to find religious freedom across the seas.’ In 2009 the inscription was re-worded to: ‘Near this place in September 1607 those later known as the Pilgrim Fathers were thwarted in their first attempt to sail to find religious freedom across the seas.’ 56-62.qxp_Layout 1 23/06/2021 09:16 Page 4Next >