Mum and daughter team Kate O’Meara and Lucie Nock (above left) are marking 25 years since The Cheese Society was established.Theanniversary duo have much in common apart from enjoying high profiles in Lincoln’s hospitality sector. Stokes may have the longer history but Kate’s foodie pedigree goes back further than the 25 years she is currently celebrating.Botharemulti award-winning enterprises that are seen as leaders in their fields maintaining traditional artisan values while capitalising on new technology.Theirbusiness operations may go well outside the borders of Lincolnshire, but the heritage and wellbeing of the immediate community they serve play an important role in how that business is conducted - a testament to both Stokes Tea & Coffee and The Cheese Society being very much family businesses at heart.
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ABBEY Access Training (AAT) is one of Lincoln’s little heralded success stories. This is the first in a series of three features in which REBECCA POOLE charts the organisation’s achievements. Foremost of these is helping more than 5,000 young people find jobs.
“We’re promoting that we are helping people with their housing, financial challenges, drugs and alcohol problems.
“The centre opened in 1999 when centres opened in all of the deprived wards of the city,” said Gail Dunn, Chief Executive Officer at AAT, who is the driving force behind its Deprivationethos.inthe wards was measured based on health, low income, crime rates and mental health so neighourhood centres were set up to support communities in areas such as St Giles and Moorland - AAT is the only centre that is left today. Due to the recession, Gail felt that Abbey Access Centre could provide services to help people find a job. Before developing into the current training programmes, the centre hosted a job club to help people who needed assistance with their CV, covering letter and job application forms. “We’ve gone full circle from 1999 to being a community centre to being a training provider to now. We are doing that training provision which happens all the time, but underneath we’ve got the community aspect going on as well,” said Gail (below).
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The centre also offers a financial support programme to assist with better budgeting, a Maths, English and a reading club and it helps to ease worries through advice about letters or documents that people may not “Onunderstand.thesurface we’re a training provider that does hospitality and construction training, maths and English and a few other things, but actually what we’re providing is a massive nurturing, supporting Findenvironment.”outmore on social media or at
Activity at Abbey Access is affected by the vagaries of the economy but Gail and her team have adapted to meet a broad spectrum of needs, so over the years the centre has been able ride financial storms and continue to support the community through the economic changes.
FROM its headquarters at the Lodge in Lincoln’s Arboretum, Abbey Access Training supports its community in a myriad of Itways.has been a provider of education and training programmes for around 23 years, primarily in catering and construction, but it underpins the instruction of its courses with nurturing, support and. doses of TLC.
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“We try to respond to what’s going on. At the moment we’ve got cooking classes for kids and do quite a lot of work with schools to try and promote cooking healthy food and making your money go further through budgeting,” explained Gail.
“The Health Walk is followed by our Wellbeing Workshops on a Thursday afternoon. We do things like glass engraving and felting to candle-making and bird box making. There’s something for everybody and it is all aimed at mental health but also to engage people to think about coming on our courses,” said Gail.
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Thetoo.” centre advocates helping those who may struggle with life circumstances to provide guidance they need to succeed with their learning and grow in confidence and Wellbeingskills. is also paramount at AAT, with numerous workshops available for people to join including a Thursday morning health walk around the Arboretum, which is designed to tackle isolation by getting people out of the house to socialise. Free tea or coffee is provided and all are welcome to attend.
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CHRISTMAS can add extra pressure on relationships - at this time of year Ringrose Law is often contacted by separated or coparenting families with questions around contact arrangements during the festive season. Which parent should my child spend Christmas with? What are my rights for seeing my children over Christmas? How do I fix child contact arrangements for Christmas when my ex and I don’t agree? These are all things the Ringrose team can help with. Tips on agreeing Christmas contact arrangements It is always best if parents can reach an agreement between themselves, without the need to involve a family lawyer. Tips and advice from the team include:
Hopefully you are able to agree Christmas contact arrangements if not the Children Law Team offers free clinics at all our offices across the county and can discuss options with you. Call 01522 561020 or email wecanhelp@ringroselaw.co.uk for further help and advice.
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A heart nurse suggested Lisa get in touch with St Barnabas for support, which she did in early 2020 - changing her life drastically.
Lincolnshire Showground and the Waterside Shopping Centre we will be providing an engaging programme of activities for each school to create a bespoke heart and run workshops with children.”
The sculptures will celebrate sustainability and can be made of any fabric, material or metal that has been recycled. Ling Moor has been a long-standing supporter of the Hospice, as it has cared for some of the pupils’ parents and offered bereavement counselling to families.
“Physiotherapist Zoe has brought back mobility I never thought I’d have again. She worked up a physio plan just for me, to give me the strength to ride again. Three weeks later I was able to sit on Monty once Stmore!”Barnabas Hospice’s upcoming HeART Trail will feature heart-shaped sculptures to raise awareness for the charity and the care it provides to patients with heart conditions, like Lisa. These beautiful “HeARTworks” can be enjoyed by the whole community, and the aim is to have 40 sculptures up and down the county.
Veronica McBain (pictured inset with John) Head of Fundraising and Lottery explained: “We are looking for a minimum of 40 schools and clubs to sign up, and create a HeART Sculpture design to the theme ‘Love “WithLincolnshire’.thesupportof Artist Ambassador Mel Langton and Education Partners
John said: “We’ve had lots of our families from Ling Moor who have been helped by St Barnabas’s wonderful work and care that they provide. I feel it is important for our local community to give something back. “We’ve already done Rudy’s Run at Christmas, when every single pupil ran around the school wearing their antlers and red noses. Through this and other activities the Ling Moor family has raised £5,500, but any contribution that a school can make would be phenomenal. "We cannot wait to take part in the Young at HeART Trail to bring Lincoln’s young community together and raise vital awareness about St Barnabas. Ling Moor is a big family, and because of the help that St Barnabas has provided to some of our pupils and their families we see the Hospice as our extended family.”
Lisa added: “It’s now over two and a half years since I first got in touch with St Barnabas. It has not been an easy journey; I currently have to take 76 pills a day and my health and overall wellbeing changes daily. But I can visit Monty and my other horses regularly, look after them at the stables and ride when I feel well enough. “St Barnabas has given me a new lease of Tolife.”become a HeART Trail sponsor and be part of the largest and most significant Trail Lincolnshire will have delivered visit: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/hearttrail.
LISA Hartley has been a patient in the care of St Barnabas Hospice for over two and a half years, when she was diagnosed with heart failure.
“St Barnabas’ team have all been utterly dedicated to me – and I can say, hand on (dodgy) heart, that it is their care that has kept me going. When I got in touch with them, I was offered a wide range of support and they have looked after my physical as well as mental health,” explained Lisa. “I receive regular medical care, counselling on a weekly basis, and help with my mobility. Over the years, they have provided me with a powered wheelchair, a ramp for the house and other specialist furniture to improve my day-to-day life. I was even given advice on improving my family’s financial situation, which had been worrying me further.”
Animal-lover, Lisa owns three horses including 26-year-old Monty, a stallion with the calm and sweet temperament of a dog. During her long battle Lisa’s wish was to ride Monty again, after not being able to get in the saddle for over 18 months.
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John Sisman and three students helped St Barnabas film a video to launch the St Barnabas Young At HeART Trail, which is open for primary, secondary and special schools to sign up to.
LING Moor Primary School is supporting St Barnabas Hospice’s arty fundraising campaign to mark the charity’s 40th Headteacheranniversary.
After a longstanding spinal injury, Lisa suffered from a heart attack, meningitis, and contracted sepsis twice. All these issues combined gave her chronic heart failure in 2019, leaving her bedridden for months.
Lisa then received the devastating news that her doctors did not know how long she had left, and that there was nothing more they could do for her.
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“We wanted to offer families affordable general dentistry while also providing the full range of cosmetic dentistry in Lincoln that people have previously had to travel outside the city for, to places like Nottingham,” explained Smitha
“So many patients cannot get access to affordable treatments so we have kept our prices as low as possible.”
At a time when there is a furore over the availability of NHS dentists Manu and Smitha want their private practice to be a viable alternative to the health service. All prices are competitive, but those for general surgery compare favourably with NHS costs. For example, a general check-up with an NHS dentist is £23.80 while at the Studio it is £25.
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For those who really don’t like needles Smitha has recently completed training in concious sedation and University College London to help anxious patients.
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“My ehtos is to create beautiful smiles without compromising the long-term health of teeth,” said Manu whose special interests are in orthodontics (the diagnosis, preventation, management and correction of misaligned teeth and jaws), smile makeovers and composite bonding (for gaps, chips and fractures).
Manu is an Invisalign Platinum provider and is one of the most experienced practitioners of the go-to tooth alignment treatment in Lincolnshire working with bith children and adults.
The highly qualified couple have been practising in Lincolnshire since 2009 and have a versatile skill set to give patients the smile they have always wanted.
Smitha also specialises in smile makeovers adding teeth whitening and facial aesthetics to the range of cosmetic treatments.She is also qualified to offer facial rejuvenation treatments including wrinkle reduction and dermal fillers.
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In the latest article exploring the work of The Survey of Lincoln LESLEY CLARKE examines the pre-twentieth-century past of one of the city centre’s oldest buildings.
A view of the south side showing the Mechanics’ Institution plaque (left) and the buttresses. Inside Greyfriars.
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THE small stone building sandwiched between the Lincoln Central Library and St Swithin’s Church, now known as ‘Greyfriars’, was once part of a much larger four-acre complex belonging to the Franciscan friars of ItLincoln.wasbordered on the east by the Roman defences (now Broadgate), on the south by St Swithin’s Square, on the north by Silver Street, and on the west by Free School Lane. The building which has survived is one of the oldest friary buildings in England. In 1224 nine Franciscan friars were sent to England by the founder of their order, St Francis of Assisi. Known as ‘Grey Friars’ because of the colour of their habits, the order quickly spread throughout the country, and became established in Lincoln in c.1230.
Unlike monks, who lived in seclusion, friars worked amongst local people, on whose charity they relied, having no income of their own, and being dedicated to a life of poverty and simplicity. Their interaction with local people made them unpopular with priests, who felt they were a threat to their own livelihoods. They were, however, supported by many, including Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln, who praised them in a letter to Pope Gregory IX in 1238. The Grey Friars initially occupied a property adjoining the Guildhall, before accommodation was constructed for them on the current site in c.1237. This was a single storey, rectangular structure of 31 metres by 6.5 metres. A second storey was added in the later thirteenth century when the internal floor was lowered by 70-100 centimetres and a vault of nine bays inserted, supported on eight octagonal central piers. Further support was provided by buttresses constructed against the outside of the south wall. During the Reformation all of the friars’ religious houses were forced out of existence, and in 1539 the friary of Lincoln’s Franciscans was surrendered. The site was then let and subsequently sold to William Monson, whose son, Robert, inherited, and in 1568 established a free school in Greyfriars, giving Free School Lane its name. In 1574 that school was granted to the city and by 1584 Lincoln Council had started a grammar school in the upper floor of the building, amalgamating the Cathedral School and the Free School. Admission fees were then charged of 6d. for younger boys and 1s. for the older boys. The building’s undercroft was used for various purposes. In 1576 it became, for a short time, a house of correction, a combination of workhouse and prison. Between c.1693 and 1831, the space was used as a Jersey School; a venture to teach knitting and spinning and give work to the poor. In 1833, the undercroft became the home of Lincoln’s Mechanics’ Institution, a movement to educate working men. It remained in Greyfriars until 1862, when the lower floor was required by the school. The organisation’s plaque remains on the south wall of the Afterbuilding.332 years, Greyfriars’ life as a school came to an end in 1900, when the remaining pupils moved to a new home on Lindum TheTerrace.building took on a rather different educational role between 1907 and 2004 when it housed the city and county museum. This important building is now being restored by the City of Lincoln Council and Heritage Lincolnshire, with the help of various funders, including The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
BY REBECCA POOLE LINCOLNSHIRE may be known for its sausages, plum loaf and Poacher cheese but Lincolnshire Day, held annually on October 1, celebrates much more that our beautiful county has to offer.
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The date was chosen to celebrate the anniversary of The Lincolnshire Rising, a revolt by the Catholics against King Henry VIII (top left) who wanted to establish the Church of England in 1536. The Pope had refused to annul the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, which was a main driving factor of the English Reformation, along with England’s separation from the Roman Catholic Church. Catholics were against the Reformation, which saw the Dissolution of Monasteries with much of their assets being transferred to the Crown after Thomas Cromwell, the King’s chief minister, set this into Onmotion.October 1st 1536 a group of Catholics started to protest against the suppression of Catholic religious houses, which started in the churches of Lincolnshire and spread quickly to nearby towns. The uprising was stopped on October 4 as Henry VIII sent reinforcements and killed off many of the leaders of the protests, including the Vicar from St James’ Church in Louth. A plaque now displayed on the church explains that the Vicar was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn for his part in the However,uprising.even though the Lincolnshire Rising was cut short, it is still of great historical importance as it influenced the Pilgrimage of Grace, which was a mass protest of Roman Catholics in Northern England which lasted for about a year. Henry VIII himself famously declared Lincolnshire to be “The most brute and beastly shire of the whole realm.” Lincolnshire Day has been celebrated since 2006 to not only educate locals about this historical event and help honour those who lost their lives, but to also mark the county’s culture and traditions while celebrating Lincolnshire people such as mathematician Sir Isaac Newton (above) and poet Alfred Lord Tennyson (left).
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THIS rare photograph was found buried in the archives at Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School. It features a Lincoln Christ’s Hospital Girls’ High School (LHS) hockey team in 1914 and may have been the first photo of an LHS team, although there is evidence in the school magazines that a team was formed as early as Few1898.ofthe girls are smiling but I imagine there was little to smile about in 1914.
I am reasonably certain that the field was the former Ruston’s sports ground on Greetwell Road, to the west of Lincoln Prison, as there are later references to the generosity of Mr Ruston in allowing LHS to use his field.
The following edition of the LHS magazine reported that the great interest outside the School had been the development of the Hockey Club, and a meeting had been held for the purpose of electing a Hockey Captain. At the same meeting it was decided that the Hockey Challenge Cup, offered by Miss Baker, should be played for between boarders and day girls.
An appeal was made for boundaries to be clearly marked, because it was difficult to keep to one’s allotted space, and apparently made ‘poaching and unnecessary bullying quite excusable’!
The game of Hockey continued to flourish at LHS until the School closed as a selective grammar school in 1974 and became part of Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School.
The ‘General Remarks’ on the team’s performance suggested that it was not sufficient to be interested and enthusiastic but to become really competent players the girls needed to make themselves complete masters of the science of the game. The report then suggested that hockey and football rules were almost identical (Discuss!), and that most brothers ‘…might turn instructors and prove useful for once, if talked to gently and Thebeguiled’!firstrecorded match result was a 4-2 win by the First Eleven against the Mistresses, and by 1914, the year in which the photograph was taken, the First Eleven played matches against the Old Girls, the Training College, and High Schools at Newark, and ILouth.doubt whether any reader will be able to identify the players from the photograph, but the 1914 eleven consisted of Clara Peet, Gwladys Peet, Winifred Riggall (a famous Lincoln name), Kathleen Whitworth, Dorothy Cammell, Audrey Thomas,Viola Thomas, Katharine Thomas, Catherine Cannon, Rosamond Linley and the ‘most helpful’ Captain, Gladys Draper.
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Then there was the ‘energetic poacher’ who ‘skedaddled about wildly all over the field’, always getting in the way of her own side, and never on the wing where she was really needed!
LHS opened its doors in 1893 but the first school magazine was not published until 1898. In its pages three cheers were raised for the long-expected arrival of a field on which ‘a sort of hockey’ could be played, somewhat handicapped by the challenge of the ‘slight inconvenience’ of hills and Suchdales.atrifling inconvenience was apparently matched by the ardour and staying power of the enthusiastic hockey players who formed the Lincoln High School Hockey Club. The article on hockey in the first edition of the magazine celebrated the Club’s ‘typical hockey characters’. There was the ‘astronomical goalkeeper’, who woke up from her reverie just in time to find the ball whizzing past her through the goal!
All the players received their ‘Colours’, and the strength of the Club was evidenced by the fact that two second eleven matches had been arranged.
THE summer holidays are over and Lincoln is waiting to welcome it’s student population back to the city - the first arrivals will be the newest with many never having been away from home before so how do they fit into city life? In the first of a series of articles with the Students’ Union of the University of Lincoln, the Independent will explore the impact these young men and women have on the city from accommodation to entertainment venues to safer streets. “The Students’ Union is an independent, charity organisation that aims to provide the best possible student experience by hosting a wide range of services, events and opportunities that put students at the heart of life in Lincoln,” explain the Student Leader Team This(pictured).consists of the VPs for Wellbeing and Community, International, Activities,VP Campaigns and Environment and Education elected by students to ensure they are represented and listened to: “There is no question or issue too small – we are here for Thereyou!”are more then 150 groups to help students make friends and become part of a community. “We celebrate all hobbies and interests and if you feel like we are missing anything, you can create your own society. From football to Harry Potter, Law to Cheerleading; there’s something here for everyone.”
Other extra-curricular activities, events and campaigns organised by the SU to help settle students into university life include: the Feel Good Programme – free non-competitive social sport sessions; cycle hire scheme; community volunteering - local and national opportunities; Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, The Eco Award, or students can become more employable with the Academic Opportunities. The Advice Centre at the SU offers free professional, and impartial advice – independent from the university and covers academic issues, finance, housing, or welfare concerns. If all the above sounds a little serious the SU Freshers’ Week reminds new students they can also have some fun – this year’s event runs from September 24 to October 2. To learn more about the Students’ Union or to download the SU App visit: Email:Phone/WhatsApp:https://linktr.ee/lincolnsu01522886006help@lincolnsu.com
17September 2022 | Lincoln Independent News UPCOMING EVENTS Here’s a few great events to look forward to in the next couple of months Tyson Fury After Party Wednesday 7th September The Engine Shed Craft & Flea Saturday 10th September The Engine Shed Don’t Forget Rupert Friday 16th September The Platform full listing & book tickets 0871www.engineshed.co.uk/indieat2200260 bongo’s bingo Friday 9th September The Engine Shed Fleetwood Bac: ‘The Greatest Hits’ Saturday 17th September The Engine Shed Sunday 11th September The Platform Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me Gaz Brookfield – The Idiomatic Tour Saturday 8th October The Platform Glenn Moore Sunday 18th September The Platform How To Raise A Serial Killer Tuesday 4th October The Platform Paul Foot: Swan Power Thursday 6th October The Platform Jay1 Friday 7th October The Engine Shed The Abba WonderlandDisco Saturday 8th October The Engine Shed Student Leaders (from left) Rita Ugi, Nat Kirchin, Louis Williams, Zuzanna Romanska and Talia Adams. Putting students at the heart of life in Lincoln
“Because I can make it taste so good,” he admits with a slight shrug, as if to state the blindingly obvious.
Possibly the freshest bread in the city of Lincoln, Taha bakes Iranian flatbreads to order in the smallest bakery you have ever seen, in the back of Rayan Food stores.
Taha - Rayan Food store (bottom picture)
Everything is cooked in their tiny kitchen, in one pizza oven with astonishing expertise, and presented beautifully with a great deal of love and pride.
MOST of us in Lincoln, most of the time, consume uniform baked products, produced on an industrial scale by workers we will never meet. But it’s not the only choice available to us. We went to meet three highly skilled and passionate bakers, who are baking fresh each day on Lincoln High Street. It’s a joyous break from the bland uniformity that we are used to. Katarzyna Raduszewska - SuperLincs (top picture) Katarzyna is the head baker at SuperLincs on High Street, leading a team of four bakerstwo bread bakers who work through the night, and two cake bakers who work Katarzynadaytimes. shows me her seven-year-old rye zakwas (sourdough starter). She explains that commercial bread gives her tummy aches and digestive problems, but she can eat her own bread every day. With just one or two exceptions (pastries, white bread) all of the bread made at SuperLincs is made using natural fermentation. It’s hard to find good bakers, she tells me, but she has a great staff team. “SuperLincs is international; our customers come from everywhere, so it’s important that the staff can communicate with them,” she Katarzynaexplains. has lots of scope to be creative, and many baking traditions to draw on. They make 80-100 different kinds of cakes, so every day is different.
Using a circular pad, he deftly slaps the circle of dough onto the hot inner wall of a cylindrical tandoori oven. We watch as the dough forms soft bubbles and chars before our eyes! When they’re cooked, he whisks them out and onto paper ready to wrap - though not before we have torn off a piece to taste! Delicious hot, chewy bread which is dangerously moreish. I ask him why he chose to be a baker.
The Arancini - rice formed into balls, filled and fried - are enormous and a meal in themselves. We were pretty much jumping with excitement to find that Gaetano makes fresh Cannoli Siciliani - a delicate pastry tube filled with sweet ricotta. Truly a rare find and as good as I have tasted in Venice.
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There is hardly any waste due to such tight controls on what is baked each day. Anything that is a few days old is reduced to half price. Customers love the promotions. “Baking is my life. I really like my job. Now my daughters have grown up, my home is here. If my customers are happy, I’m happy!”
Complete with a fascinating model of the leaning tower of Pisa, Cafe Pino has that kind of honest authenticity which transports you. We could have easily been seated at a train station cafe in Messina Gaetano, a Sicilian chef, bakes traditional Sicilian street food from scratch each day. Massimo serves coffee greeting customers with a warm smile and captivating Sicilian Gaetanoaccent. has been baking for over 20 years. The dough made every morning uses 2 different types of flour. Pizza and Calzone fritti - a deep fried, folded pizza from Palermo with all sorts of toppings and fillings are ready for a speedy lunch.
Taha has been a baker for 10 years, following two years of training. We order some flatbreads, and watch him at work. He forms a neat, even disc from a ball of dough, with an ease and speed that defies any experience that I have ever had with bread dough!
Curing fish enhances the flavour, texture and appearance You can dry cure or wet cure your fish, in this recipe we will focus on dry curing. You can use only salt or a mix of salt and sugar. Here we will just use salt Sprinkle salt all over the fish on both sides and leave it to cure at room temperature 20 minutes is usually enough. The fish will be wet so dab it with a paper towel until it's dry. Your fish is now cured and ready to be cooked. On to brown butter – it is the simplest and tastiest form of butter sauce. It is amazing with fish or if you do a vegetarian dish with celeriac or cauliflower, brown butter is a perfect match. Brown butter is simply regular butter that has been "browned" I use unsalted butter so I myself can decide on the level of saltiness What you are doing is cooking the butter slightly past its melting point, just long enough to toast the milk solids in the butter. It releases a nutty smell and flavour in the butter that adds an extra dimension compared with regular butter. I find it easiest to brown butter in a frying pan while whisking, watching carefully so it doesn't get burned. We simply want the milk solids to turn from white to brown. If you 'd like to learn more about making sauces from scratch or curing / cooking fish, I now offer classes where you can learn all the tips and tricks to become a better home chef. See www.thescandichef.co.uk your cooking to the next level WERDENSKOG - AKA THE SCANDI CHEF
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Food and Drink e in Lincoln r ice 2 504506 www.cscbespokek itchens.co.uk gn today. www.chrissharpcabinets.co.uk Sponsored by OPENING TIMES: Thursday - Saturday 6pm till close Sunday Lunch: 1pm till close (Last orders at 3pm) Telephone: 01522 524851 15www.jewshouserestaurant.co.ukTheStrait,LincolnLN21JDinfo@jewshouserestaurant.co.uk Fresh, local, seasonal menus with a Gavin Aitkenhead twist Have you tried our 昀ve course tasting menu with wine to match? Available Thursday to Saturday from 6pm Fried cod with lemon brown butter, new potatoes, spinach and Portobello mushroom Serves 4 600 g new potatoes 4 cod fillets or another white fish of your choice (each approx 140 g) 250 g unsalted butter 3 Portobello mushrooms 120 g baby spinach 1 lemon Dill for garnish Sal Cookt the potatoes in salted water until done Dry cure the fish and leave while you continue with the rest. Brown the butter in a frying pan. Pour the browned butter into a saucepan and save the frying pan for the vegetables later. Chop the mushrooms and put them in the butter to simmer until they are golden brown. Lift mushrooms out from the butter and keep them warm until serving.
BEFORE we head into the recipe I want to tell you about two things that can take your cooking to the next level: curing and brown butter. Here we have a fish dish that incorporates both.
Save the butter in the saucepan and squeeze in the lemon. Dry the cod well with kitchen towel. Heat oil in a clean frying pan and fry the fish until it gets a nice golden brown surface on one side, turn and cook until done Combine the mushrooms, potatoes and spinach in the frying pan that you browned the butter in (heat gently if needed) and add salt to taste Put the cod in the middle of the plate Place mushrooms, potatoes and spinach around. Finish with a big spoon of the browned butter on the fish. Garnish with dill.
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“Lucie is very creative and was able to look at the business from a different perspective and has improved the website making it user friendly, and giving The Cheese Society a much bigger presence on social media.”
The move to the Cheese HQ at 1 St Martin’s Lane in 2000 not only gave The Cheese Society more space, but also allowed Kate to protect a bit of hers and daughter Lucie Nock’s heritage by buying the 17th Century building that had been in the family since 1957.
Lincoln Independent | September 202220 25 Years of The Cheese Society ‘Obsessed
THE emerging internet in the late 90’s presented a new opportunity for businesswoman Kate O’Meara when she set up The Cheese Society in October 1997. She was looking for a new project having sold her previous business Comestibles, a deli and cafe that she had built up and run between 1988 and 1996 in Lincoln’s Bailgate. Prior to that she had set up and run Straits Wine Bar in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.
Lucie believes the boost to the business was also down to people becoming more aware of what they eat, and the focus on quality.
“I sent out boxes of cheese to some of the really big magazines and newspapers and they ran with it.” The ensuing publicity from the likes of Vogue meant that the business grew rapidly and expanded the business by adding monthly cheese subscription boxes, and bespoke “wedding/celebrationcheese cakes” to their offering. Customers can choose from a wide range of cheeses, accessories and curated boxes, and are able to select a delivery date and add a personal message. Cheese boxes make a fantastic present at any time of the Theyyear. have established themselves as one of the top online retailers of cheese in the UK and were winners of Best Cheese Shop UK a couple of years ago, and this year winning the award for Inspirational Cheese Shop UK from Gruyere of Switzerland.
“People are much more interested in the provenance of their food and artisan, handmade products is what we’re all about -we’re able to tell them the backstory of the cheeses.”
Lucie joined Kate in the business six years ago, after spending several years in London studying and working. She has added a new dimension and brought innovation to The Cheese Society.
“When I decided to start a cheese mail order company, it was very much the beginning of shopping through the internet and I felt it was a real opportunity”.
Cheese has also taken them all over the world for research, to share their knowledge as well the hunt for new varieties. Kate is also in demand as a competition judge. Kate and Lucie conservatively estimate around 5,000 cheeses have passed through the Society over the last 25 years, championing local varieties such as Lincolnshire Poacher and Cote Hill as well as constantly tracking down new cheeses.
The mail order side of the business operates from a separate fully fitted out warehouse, whilst the shop and cafe in the Cultural Quarter in Lincoln remains a window for what the Cheese Society can offer and where Kate, Lucie and the team can share their knowledge with Althoughcustomers.the cafe had to close during the pandemic the mail order side was busier than ever as people ordered cheesy home comforts. It also meant Kate and Lucie were able to help out some of their cheesemakers who were struggling to sell their mounting stocks of cheeses during lockdown. “We were able to buy regular amounts of cheese from them and keep their cash flow going, helping them to stay afloat, explained Kate. “It is a lovely industry to be in - it’s very much a community, we share ideas and do try to help each other.”
Kate and Lucie want to share the 25th anniversary with their customers, so on Thursday October 20 this year there will be 25% per cent off all cheeses in the shop for one day only (does not include online or cafe https://www.thecheesesociety.co.ukmenu). with cheese’
“We love sharing our obsession with cheese,” said Lucie, Kate agrees: “If we go to a new city or town we always have to seek out local cheeses and spot new varieties.”
Sustainability is another important part of the Stokes’ ethos – coffee grinds are used as fertiliser while Stokes were the first to introduce the Zero Waste scheme which delivers tea and coffee in re-usable buckets to cut down on packaging and these ethical and sustainable practices will be at the heart of Stokes business going forward. For more information visit stokescoffee.com
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September 2022 | Lincoln Independent 21 120 Years of Stokes Tea and Coffee
FINDING the right blend has always been important to Lincoln-based, family-run Stokes Tea & WhetherCoffee.itisbrewing up fresh roasted beans and carefully selected leaves or merging caring for the environment and community while maintaining the best customer practice – finding the right blend has been behind Stokes’ 120 years of success.
The High Bridge café’s long-time home is a Tudor building on the bridge taking High Street over the River Witham, which dates back to 1160 – the oldest structure of its kind still with buildings on it in the UK. Their unique heritage has helped make both cafes favourite haunts for tourists and locals alike highlighting how Stokes embraces the old and the “Historynew. and heritage are a huge part of what we’re about – our dedication to quality has been consistent for 120 years, but we’re also constantly
And under the stewardship of current managing director Nick Peel the foundations are being laid for the next 120 years by ensuring high quality products are enjoyed both by wholesale and retail customers as well as visitors to Stokes three eateries in Lincoln. Stokes has weathered many storms since it was established back in 1902 by Robert William Stokes, witnessing two World Wars, the great economic Depression and 23 Prime Ministers. Great grandson Nick and his team put 120 years of know-how into sourcing, roasting and blending coffee and tea and over the years have expanded the business so that it now also includes two destination cafés, the new Stokes To Go takeaway and a barista training academy.
looking at new ways to innovate and delight our customers,” explained Nick. The ‘new’ includes accredited barista training and experiences at the inhouse, dedicated training academy to the Stokes Coffee Club subscription service to introduce coffee lovers to new roasts and old favourites.
The Lawn Café is located at Stokes’ headquarters (where the roastery is also based) in a former 19th Century asylum on Union Road - its development rejuventated a rundown area of uphill Lincoln It was the location for the 120th anniversary celebrations, which also supported county hospitality businesses by including discussions on how to tackle the challenges facing the industry.
Another new innovation is a range of virtual events so guests can enjoy a full sensory experience online with a professional coffee or tea tasting session. Participants receive tasting kits before joining one of the Stokes expert Master Roasters online to learn about the fascinating world of tea or coffee.
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Founder Robert William Stokes (front centre) and family.
22 Lincoln Independent | September 2022 What’s On Guide LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
2FridaySeptember 7.30pm – 11pm LINCOLN DRILL
Tickets Adult £16, Members £14, Under 16s £8 www.jazzpac.co.uk , T 01522 529717
9FridaySeptember 7pm
The Lincoln Independent has two tickets to give away to hear Tim share the secrets and science of how and why humans journey to space. My Journey To Space gives audiences a fascinating insight into life as an astronaut, complete with breath-taking photographs and never-before-seen footage. It is an epic and thrilling journey into the International Space Station, offering unprecedented access, from training to launch, spacewalk to re-entry.
“One thing I never anticipated in being selected for the ESA programme, was just how much my own experiences would inspire and fascinate others – I will always be mesmerised by space and space travel, but I am just as honoured to be able to travel the country in sharing my story and experiences,” said Tim.
Seven talented and experienced individuals who have one special thing in common – a deep love and admiration for the legend, inspiration and icon that is Bob Marley. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£18 T 01522 534160
To win a pair of tickets answer the question below and send your answer to admin@lincolnindependent.co.uk marked ‘Space’.
10SaturdaySeptember 8pm
To buy tickets and get all the latest event updates, head to www.engineshed.co.uk
LINCOLN DRILL Red Herring Comedy Club
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Win tickets to see Tim relive cosmic experience
THE BLUE ROOM AT THE LAWN, LINCOLN Blue Town Trio Zoe Frances’s beautiful voice set against the rich layers of sound from Ross’s Hammond organ and Jim Mullen’s melodic blues lines make this trio sound like a 'mini orchestra'.
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Tyson Fury After Party British Heavyweight Boxing legend Tyson Fury comes to the Engine Shed for a night of live entertainment and a sports auction. Hear the Gypsy King’s stories live and uncut. The event is a celebration of Fury successfully defending his WBC heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium with a highlight-reel one-punch stoppage in the sixth round against Dillian Whyte before reiterating his plans to retire. Tickets from £39, This event is for 16 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
After 21 years and 224 days Hal’s back being single - but it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking comedy show about it. Tickets www.engineshed.co.uk,£18 T 01522 837400
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Don’t Forget Rupert
When did British Astronaut Tim Peake visit the International Space Station?
The Bob Marley Revival
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3SaturdaySeptember 11am & 2pm LINCOLN PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
This month’s comedy club features performances from Rosie Jones, Tadiwa Mahlunge and Josh Pugh, joined by MC Daisy Earl for a night of laughter. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£14.50 T 01522 534160
This new rescheduled date for Don’t Forget Rupert’s reunion show, the original foursome will be taking to the stage for the final time. Tickets Twww.engineshed.co.uk£701522837400
7WednesdaySeptember 6.30pm – 9pm LINCOLN DRILL Butterfly Club For people with physical and learning difficulties giving them a vital and welcoming safe space to socialise. Tickets £5, Carers www.lincolndrill.co.uk,Free T 01522 534160
The Legend of Bella Gather round all who wish to see, a talk of knights, dragons, and a long lost prophecy. Suitable for ages 5+ Tickets www.lpac.co.uk,£5 T 01522 837600
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE As You Like It Lincoln Drill has teamed up with IBCC to present a performance of The Lord Chamberlain’s Men presents As You Like It by William Shakespeare. Tickets Adult £17, Student £10, Under 16s £10 Twww.lincolndrill.co.uk01522534160
Tim is keeping his feet firmly on the ground with his one-man show My Journey To Space, landing at The Engine Shed on Sunday, March 19, 2023. According to The Times it’s ‘everything you wanted to know about life in space’.
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND West Side Story Outdoor Cinema Experience A special open-air cinema screening of Spielberg's spectacular new version of West Side Story at Lincolnshire Showground. Hot food, snacks and a bar will be available on-site. Picnics welcome. Alcohol must be purchased on-site only. Film starts shortly after sunset. Tickets from Twww.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk£14.5001522522900
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TIM Peake joined the European Space Agency in 2009, after an 18-year career in the Army. In December 2015, he became the first British Astronaut to visit the International Space Station and complete a spacewalk while orbiting earth.
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear it From Me
Lincoln Cathedral Grand Summer Organ Series 2022 presents an organ recital by Darius Battiwalla, Leeds City Organist. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£10 T 01522 561600 T 01522 534160
3SaturdaySeptember 7pm LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Organ Recital Lincoln Cathedral Grand Summer Organ Recital Series 2022 presents a recital by Dr Colin Walsh, Organist Emeritus, Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£10 T 01522 561600
16FridaySeptember 6pm
10SaturdaySeptember 7pm LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Organ Recital
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Encanto Outdoor Cinema Experience Gorgeous animation, catchy songs and a heart-warming message, Encanto is an incredible spectacle that many are calling Disney's best movie of modern times. Hot food, snacks and a bar will be available on-site. Picnics welcome. Alcohol must be purchased on-site only. Film starts approx. 7.30pm. Tickets from www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk,£14.50 T 01522 52290
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Harry Potter Outdoor Cinema Experience Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch the magical Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on a giant cinema screen under the stars! Hot food, snacks and a bar will be available on-site. Picnics welcome. Alcohol must be purchased on-site only. Film starts shortly after sunset. Tickets from www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk,£14.50 T 01522 522900
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Organ Recital Lincoln Cathedral Grand Summer Organ Recital Series 2022 presents a recital by Alana Brook, assistant Organist at Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£10 T 01522 561600
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23FridaySeptember 7.30pm LINCOLN DRILL Laurence Jones + Xander and the Peace Pirates A night of blues rock as multi-award winning singersongwriter Jones is supported by the highly regarded Pirates. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£17.60 T 01522 534160 23
FLOYD in the Flesh is a seven-piece Pink Floyd tribute with members from all over the Midlands. The band are all passionate Floyd fans and have worked hard to perfect the unique sound playing songs from albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, Meddle, Division Bell, The Wall and more. The band brings The Dark Side of the moon and Greatest Hits Tour to The Drill on Sunday, September 18. Floyd in the Flesh, The Drill, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EY, Tickets at £20 available from the Box Office, 01522 534160, www.lincolndrill.co.uk
Sunday18September 6.30pm
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18SundaySeptember 7pm. LINCOLN DRILL Floyd in the Flesh See enhanced listing above.
Join this charity evening of live music, disco and raffle to raise money for Sophie’s Journey. The charity provides free holidays to families in Lincolnshire with children who have cancer or leukaemia and to families who are bereaved following the loss of their child. Tickets www.ticketsource.co.uk/Sophies-Journey/t-vlyrrr£17.50Ergoulding@talktalk.net.,T07963868569
22ThursdaySeptember 7.30pm LINCOLN DRILL An Evening Without Kate Bush
THE HOSPITAL CLUB, LINCOLN, LN2 5RA Dan Hadfield is Gary Barlow
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! Release your inner Kate Bush in this joyful, unique, and mind-blowing show. Tickets Adult £17.50, Students £13, Under 26s £13 www.lincolndrill.co.uk, T 01522 534160
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Fleetwood Bac
LINCOLN DRILL Pete Firman: Bag of Tricks One of the UK’s most popular magicians is back on the road! You’ve seen him on television, now experience his trademark blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and jawdropping magic live on stage. Tickets Adult £17.60, Concession £15.40 www.lincolndrill.co.uk, T 01522 534160
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THE BLUE ROOM AT STOKES, THE LAWN, LINCOLN Blackadder II Two Acts Two Courses is back with Blackadder II by Ben Elton, Richard Curtis and the BBC. Enjoy a two-course meal, tea & coffee as part of the ticket price. Tickets www.stokescoffee.com,£40 T 01522 523548
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Glenn Moore: Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore Expect a "comedy masterclass" and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you've ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.. Tickets £12. This event is for 14 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
The best Fleetwood Mac tribute act return to Lincoln after last year’s sell out. The group will be performing a set full of greatest hits such as ‘Dreams’ and ‘Go your own way’. Tickets £16.50 This event is for 14 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
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The band dominated the charts in the 90s and now they’re back with their fiery “techno-pop, punk-rock” live shows. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£24.20 T 01522 534160
Sunday treat for Floyd fans
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TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM ABBA Sensation Expect a stunning stage show, which combines authentic costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the ABBA sound. Tickets from www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk,£15 T 01522 883311
Thursday6October 7pm
THE BLUE ROOM AT STOKES, THE LAWN, LINCOLN Blackadder II Two Acts Two Courses is back with Blackadder II by Ben Elton, Richard Curtis and the BBC. Enjoy a two-course meal, tea & coffee as part of the ticket price. Tickets www.stokescoffee.com,£40 T 01522 523548
Saturday8October 7.30pm. LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Pub to Pulpit Join Cathedral Choir, Broomdasher and Coracle singing some of the best-loved hymns using tunes collected by Vaughan Williams. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£20 T 01522 561600
TERRY O’TOOLE THEATRE, NORTH HYKEHAM The Great American Songbook Join West End and television stars Glyn Kerslake and Elaine Glover for a fabulous evening of music. Tickets from www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk£14.50
The Luna Cinema Showing of Pretty Woman Watch a classic on a giant screen in an open-air setting. Tickets Adult £17.50, Child £11.50, Disabled and Carer £8.75 Other seating options are also available. www.lincolncastle.co, T 01522 554559
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THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Paul Foot: Swan Power The multi-award winning comedian presents his brand new show. Tickets £16.50, this event is for 14 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
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LINCOLN DRILL Fleetwood Mad A tribute to Fleetwood Mac playing all the favourites. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£18 T 01522 534160
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Saturday1October 7.30pm LINCOLN CASTLE The Luna Cinema Showing of Grease Watch a classic on a giant screen in a beautiful open-air setting. Tickets Adult £17.50, Child £11.50, Disabled and Carer £8.75 Other seating options are also available. www.lincolncastle.co, T 01522 554559
LINCOLN DRILL Hayseed Dixie Formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000 the band performs bluegrass cover versions of hard rock songs and a original songs - satirical or absurdist - in a selfcreated musical genre called ‘rockgrass’. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£18.50 T 01522 534160
Saturday24September 7.30pm
LINCOLN DRILL Room on the Broom Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled adaptation of the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Tickets Adult £15, Child £13, Family Ticket £52 www.lincolndrill.co.ukT01522534160
LINCOLN DRILL Prince Tribute: Endorphinmachine EndorphinMachine have the audacity and the musicianship to do justice to the music of the purple genius, and it all comes together in an incredible onstage explosion of hits. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£16.50 T 01522 534160
Saturday24September 7.30pm
Friday30September 7.30pm
The Luna Cinema Showing of West Side Story Go along to watch a blockbuster on a giant screen in a beautiful open-air setting. Tickets Adult £17.50, Child £11.50, Disabled and Carer £8.75 Other seating options are also available. www.lincolncastle.com, T 01522 554559
Saturday24September
Saturday8October 7pm
Sunday2October 7.30pm
1.30pm & (Wednesday)4.30pm10.30am&1.30pm(Thursday)
Saturday1October 7.30pm
T 01522 883311
LINCOLN DRILL Black Sabbitch For over a decade the all-female Sabbath has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£15 T 01522 534160
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN Gaz Brookfield – The Idiomatic Tour Following a two-year hiatus from live touring, he returns to the road with his biggest tour to date, in celebration of the release of Idiomatic. Tickets £10 This event is for 14 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN The ABBA Disco Wonderland Love Disco? Love ABBA? Look no further. Disco Wonderland brings you yet another dazzling disco dream for one night only! Tickets £10, this event is for 18 and over only. www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
The last British band to play the original Wembley Stadium is coming to Lincoln. Their reputation means it is sure to be a ‘crowd-pleasing’ show! Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£24.20 T 01522 534160
Saturday8October 11pm
Wednesday28September
Friday30September 7.30pm LINCOLN DRILL Toploader
LINCOLN CASTLE
7pm
Saturday1October 7.30pm LINCOLN DRILL Let There B/DC Recapturing the essence of a 1970’s AC/DC, LET THERE B/DC are the most authentic sounding AC/DC Tribute Band in the UK. Tickets www.lincolndrill.co.uk,£16 T 01522 534160
Friday7October 7.30pm
Saturday8October 8pm
LINCOLN DRILL Red Herring Comedy Club Performances from Andrew Bird, Kate Martin and Charlie Hopkinson, joined by MC Dave Longley for a night of laughter. This event is 18+ Tickets £14.50 www.lincolndrill.co.uk , T 01522 534160
BROADBENT THEATRE, WICKENBY Keith James – A Concert for a Changing World Unique and timeless songs of vision, question and change, featuring songs written by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens and more. Tickets Adult £10, Concession £9 www.broadbenttheatre.org, T 0300 400 0101
Sunday9October 7.30pm
Saturday1October 7.30pm.
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Organ Recital Lincoln Cathedral Grand Summer Organ recital Series 2022 presents a recital by Jeffrey Makinson, Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£10 T 01522 561600
Lincoln Independent | September 202224 What’s On Guide LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
What’s On Guide
Until11September 10am – 4pm
www.hardinghousegallery.co.uk, T 01522 523537
THE COLLECTION MUSEUM, LINCOLN Author Event - Ann Cleeves: The Rising Tide Returning with the tenth in the acclaimed Northumbrian set Vera Stanhope series, a school reunion turns deadly as the tide rises on Holy Island. Tickets from www.thecollectionmuseum.com,T£7 01522 782040, T 01522 750869
8ThursdayUntilSeptember 10am – 3.30pm
The Steep Hill gallery’s summer show features work from local and national artists.
First Wednesday of the Month 7-9pm
10am – 4pm
For further information about Gillian, visit www.gillianbeale.co.uk
UntilSunday2October
ThoseHouse.who enjoyed the Sculpture at Doddington exhibition this year might enjoy the experience of painting in the magnificent parkland of Chatsworth, which has been hosting its own display of intriguing sculptures: Radical Horizons - Art of Burning ChatsworthMan.worked with the artists behind the desertscapes of the famous Burning Man festival in Nevada to bring alive the same creativity in Derbyshire. The image above shows Gillian’s representation of the impressive airborne mechanical Pegasus sculpture, at sunset. For more information and to book, visit www.chatsworth.org Sunset painting 27 September Sunrise painting 28 September A permanent selection of artwork and greetings cards from the studio of Gillian Beale can be bought from the Cathedral Shop Lincoln, Doddington at Home Store, Hemswell Antique Centre, and the Information Centre, and Post Office, both in the tourist area of Lincoln.
ROBERT HARDY BUILDING, BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY LONGDALES ROAD, LINCOLN, LN1 3DY Argentina to Antarctica with Albatrosses presented by Steve Cale RSPB Lincoln Group meeting. Admiission charges on the door - Members £4, non members £5, accompanied child free, parking is free on campus after www.lincolnrspb.org.uk,6pm. T 01522 753809
Gillian’s guest slot at Chatsworth
UntilSunday2October 10am – 4pm
Thursday15September 11am – 1pm VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK History of Hartsholme Country Park Walk Step back through time from when Hartsholme was a thriving estate to the present day Country Park .Meet outside the Visitor Centre at 11am. hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk,Free T 01522 873735
Thursday8September 7.30pm
DODDINGTON HALL, LINCOLN Days in Catkin Flowers’ Garden These experiences with Rachel from Catkin Flowers are a great way to learn and practice the technical skills of gardening in a relaxed, informal setting. Tickets www.doddingtonhall.com£75
Sunday4September 12pm
Saturday17September –Saturday15October 10am – 1pm
THE CRAFTEA CAFÉ, LINCOLN Leaf Me Alone: Autumn Garland Knitting Course Join Prikli Pear for the Autumn garland knitting course. Complimentary yarns, needles, coffee and cake are included in the price. Booking required. Tickets from www.priklipear.co.uk£30 , T 07435 968851
There’s still time to catch the Sculptures at exhibition.Doddington
www.thecollectionmuesum.com, T 01522 782040
THE COLLECTION, LINCOLN Microworld Microworlds are spectacular digital worlds or ecosystems that are filled with amazing creatures. Inspired by ecosystems found in nature, these digital creatures have life cycles, energy needs and survival techniques. This special evening offers a full programme of events and workshops. Tickets www.thecollectionmuesum.com,£3 T 01522 782040
FABRIC CORNER, LINCOLN Stitch & B*tch - Female Creative Networking Group Women of all ages welcome to join like-minded ladies to chat, make friends and create whatever you feel like creating. No creative skill is excluded, bring your project along with you. Tickets Adult £12, booking required. www.priklipear.co.uk, T 07435 968851
DODDINGTON HALL, LINCOLN Sculpture at Doddington
25September 2022 | Lincoln Independent ART, LEARNING AND CULTURE
THE COLLECTION, LINCOLN The Tangled Bank Branching out from the Microworld exhibition, explore the hidden treasures of a tangled bank of imagined animals, miniature creatures and fantastical plants.
JOIN Gillian Beale in a one-off opportunity to experience the magic of painting the sunset and/or sunrise over Chatsworth
UntilSunday11September
The gardens at Doddington Hall provide the perfect setting for 340 works of art made by 61 sculptors from across the UK and beyond. Tickets Adult £8.50, Child www.doddingtonhall.com,£4.50T01522 694308
HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, LINCOLN Blue Skies and Sunshine
3MondayOctober –
20TuesdaySeptember
28WednesdaySeptember
Twww.hardinghousegallery.co.uk01522523537
DODDINGTON HALL, LINCOLN Forage & Create Free your creativity and connect with nature and yourself in this mindful course designed to help you to bring the outside in. Tickets www.doddingtonhall.com,£155 T 01522 694308 6.30pm LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Just Being? A Lecture by Edward Hadas Can people be who they truly are in the modern world? Edward Hadas is a Fellow at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, a freelance journalist and author. Tickets www.lincolncathedral.com,£5 T 01522 561600 6pm – 9pm FABRIC CORNER, LINCOLN Reworked Clothing Upcycling Evening Join Prikli Pear for an evening of laughs, visible mending and sewing techniques. Turn your tired clothing into refreshed garments while in the company of like-minded creatives. Booking required. Tickets Adult £25 www.priklipear.co.uk, T 07435 968851 –
25SundaySeptember
DODDINGTON HALL, LINCOLN Floral Retreat Come away from the world for a day to a secret garden, tucked in the English countryside and find space to breathe amongst the scented blooms of beautiful flowers. Tickets Twww.doddingtonhall.com£15501522694308
10am – 4pm
8SaturdayOctober –6SundayNovember HARDING HOUSE GALLERY, LINCOLN South East Northern Potters Association NPA aims to encourage and support artists in the production of sculptural, functional, fine art and decorative studio pottery in all its forms throughout the North of England. On show will be work by some of its 400 members.
LINCOLN CASTLE Friends of Lincoln Castle Membership Weekend Showcasing the opportunities that a Friends membership at the Castle can bring. Talks and tours will be held some included in the price of a Castle day ticket. Places are limited and booking is recommended. www.lincolncastle.com, T 01522 554559
THE COLLECTION, LINCOLN Lindum Books Talks & Signing: Vaseem Khan In his talk 'Killing Gandhi, Dante's Divine Comedy & India at the Crossroads', the bestselling crime fiction author takes us on a journey from the last days of the Raj to the heart of modern India. Tickets from www.thecollectionmuseum.com,£7 T 01522 262374
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Lincolnshire Day
An informal talk, which incorporates case studies and interviews to illustrate how an innocent child can grow into a cold-blooded killer. Tickets £18, Students £9 This event is for 16 and over only.
“I wanted to create an uplifting show filled with colourful new pieces, inspirational characters and positive messages. I’m hoping my exhibition will bring a smile to all who visit.’
SeeTwww.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk01522522900alsopage15.
THE ENGINE SHED, LINCOLN How To Raise A Serial Killer
This event will showcase art and wellbeing activity across the city, promoting existing organisations and initiatives that give support in the community.
The show will be free to enter and open daily 10am to 4pm.
5WednesdayOctober
10am – 5pm
SHINE is the latest two week solo exhibition by local artist Mel Langton, which can be seen at the Gallery at St Martin’s, Lincoln September 13-25.
The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society is passionate about celebrating our wonderful county, so have organised a school event providing unique hands-on learning experiences focused on Lincolnshire.
7pm
www.engineshed.co.uk, T 01522 837400
What’s On Guide ART, LEARNING AND CULTURE
27TuesdaySeptember
28WednesdaySeptember 7pm
www.developmentplus.org.ukFree – 3pm
BRIDGE CENTRAL, PORTLAND STREET, LINCOLN LINCOLN AND BRIDGE COMMUNITY HUB, NEWARK ROAD, LINCOLN Making Up Your Street Artists Laura Mabbutt and Kathleen Smith have worked with local food bank and community hub users to produce two bespoke artworks to be unveiled today.
4TuesdayOctober
24SaturdaySeptember
New art from Mel will shine
17SaturdaySeptember 11am
www.mellangton.com
www.makingupyourstreet.co.uk 10am-4pm
4TuesdayOctober
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26 Lincoln Independent | September 2022 17 September 11am – 3pm Museum of Mental Health
The show will feature a range of vibrant original artworks, including painted canvases, hand painted mannequins, original illustrations and prints.
The venue is Michelle’s shop Bluebird Art & Crafts in Lincoln and some of the money raised from sales of the paintings will go towards Lincs Rural Support Network.
“I started painting this project ‘Lincolnshire Farms’ over a year ago.Visiting farms and seeing their unique beauty has been so inspiring from bare old trees against big sunlit skies in winter to the bright yellow haze of oil seed rape in summer.
https://www.lincolnbig.co.uk/projects/lincoln creates
27September2022 | Lincoln Independent MEET THE ARTIST MICHELLE BIRD
The design concept include themes of heritage, industrial revolution and canal workers. It will also reference popular Lincoln events, incorporating a Steampunk Twist to the design. Following his successful application to the programme, James was awarded a grant of £3,200 from the Lincoln Creates fund, which is a Lincoln BIG initiative supporting new art projects in Lincoln city centre – promoting collaboration between artists and local Thebusinesses.Wigford Way Bridge makeover was also supported by the
ARTISTS James Mayle and Luke St Clair-Pedroza, from graffiti art specialists, Imageskool have been commissioned by Lincoln BIG - Lincoln Creates 2022 to paint a second 20-metre mural underneath Wigford Bridge.
“Lincolnshire feeds about 12% of the country. Farming is a hard and isolated job come rain or shine and I loved the idea of bringing a few farmers together so I’m holding an exhibition of my oil paintings depicting their farms during October”
This new mural complements James’ previous work on the opposite side of the bridge that was completed back in 2019. Sue Bell, from Lincoln BIG said “This is a brilliant project – James and Luke are talented artists, and we expect this new artwork to be a striking attraction for residents, businesses and visitors to the Lincoln.”
“This is a fabulous charity that helps the farming community in many ways. I will also hold a raffle of one of my paintings. The raffle will run throughout October and tickets can be bought by popping in to Bluebird Art & Crafts for your chance to win. The money raised from the raffle will also go towards LRSN.”
Lincoln branch of Marks and Spencer, who offered its facilities to the artists throughout the week.
James and Luke transformed the wall between August 22-26 when the public was invited to watch their progress.
CATTLE, wheat, barley, maize, deer, borage, beans, peas, sprouts, sheep.You name it, Lincolnshire has it and Michelle Bird has painted it.
The range of 56 paintings can be seen from October 3-31, 2022 at Bluebird Art & Crafts, 3-4 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD, T 01522 542609, www.bluebirdart.co.uk. County farms in the frame
Lincoln Creates commissions second mural under Wigford Way
“Not only is spending time looking at farms great, meeting some of the farmers and listening to their story, their family history and how they run the farm is so interesting.
LINCOLN CASTLE Meet Lucy! Lucy the Dragon is providing backdrop for a summer packed with events. Free to view as part of entry to the castle grounds www.lincolncastle.com, T 01522 554559
There will be a coffee morning between 9am and 1pm and the Show Hall will be open, after judging, at 12.30pm. The presentation of awards is at 2pm.
18SundaySeptember 8.30am
Free
What’s On Guide FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 28 9SundayUntilOctober
www.bevox.co.uk,Free T
www.stmarks-lincoln.co.uk, T 01522 575240 13Saturday&17September,October 9am WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE Waterside Artisan Maker’s Market Market held outside
There will be live entertainment, along with a bouncy castle and magician for the children. Alongside the traditional Produce and Craft Show, a BBQ, licensed bar and more! TFree07792 981102, E potterhanworthfestival@gmail.com
15ThursdaySeptember 10am – 12pm ST MARKS LINCOLN Pop-Up Park
There’s definitely a bench with your name on it, so during your shopping trip, lunch break or coffee catchup, nothing beats a bit of time out in the fresh air.
Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Toy Collectors Fair
8ThursdaySeptember 6.30pm BRANSBY HORSES RESCUE AND WELFARE,
competitors
and
2FridaySeptember
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around Hartsholme Country
The 200-table event is a trove of collectables, from Corgi and Hornby to Sci-Fi, Star Wars, film and TV related items. Tickets Adult £3, Seniors £2.50, First Child £2 www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk, T 01522 522900
Shopping
artisan crafts and foods. www.watersideshopping.com,Free T 01522 529566 3SaturdaySeptember –4SundaySeptember LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND British Riding Clubs NAF Five Star National Championships Championship for riding
Until (excepteverySecondDecemberThursdaymonthOctober) 1.30pm
www.stmarks-lincoln.co.uk,Free T 01522 575240
17SaturdaySeptember 10am – 2pm ELLIS MILL, LINCOLN (ABOVE) Ellis Mill Open Day Visitors will have the chance to look inside the ground floor of Lincoln’s last windmill, and find out more about its inner workings.
9am – 2pm CARHOLME ROAD, LINCOLN North Lincoln Horticultural Society’s Annual Produce and Flower Show
HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Toddler Time Join Park Rangers and dress to get messy for seasonal activities for the under 5s! All children must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is aimed at children aged 1 to 5 years Tickets Child hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk£3.50 T 01522 873735
Difference Events Sharing
Booking
BOULTHAM PARK, LINCOLN Lincoln City Half Marathon Lincoln City Foundation is working in partnership with award winning event organiser Curly’s Athletes to bring a 13.1 mile road race to Lincoln. Tickets www.lincolncityhalfmarathon.co.uk,£29.50 T 01522 563792
Aviation and
18SundaySeptember 10am - 2.30pm
www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk, T 01522 522900 4SundaySeptember 10am – 4pm INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE Wings and Wheels Join the teams from the IBCC and Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire as they bring together the motorised heritage of the county. Featuring 1940’s music, children’s activities and barbecue. Free www.internationalbcc.digitickets.co.uk, T 01522 514755 4SundaySeptember 10.30am – 12.30pm VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Bird Watching for All Join local RSPB members for a
17SaturdaySeptember 10.30am – 3pm INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE Life on the Home Front Enjoy some ‘Home Front’ themed activities including a family challenge to build your own air raid shelter. Part of the national Heritage Open Days events.
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and show jumping
7WednesdaySeptember 6.30pm THE GRANDSTAND, CARHOLME ROAD, LINCOLN Choir Taster Session Do you
16FridaySeptember 10am – 11am
Twww.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife01522528448
17SaturdaySeptember 2pm - 6pm PAVILION & PLAYING FIELDS, OFF QUEENSWAY, POTTERHANWORTH, LN4 2EA Potterhanworth Autumn Festival
10SaturdaySeptember
www.internationalbcc.digitickets.co.uk,Free T 01522 514755
www.northlincolnhorticulturalsociety.co.uk,Free T 01522 528448
BAILGATE METHODIST CHURCH HALL Lincoln Flower Club Flower arranging demonstration by a professional demonstrator. All welcome. Entry £7 T 07976 847201 10am – 12pm ST MARKS LINCOLN Design Your Own Minion Cakes As part of Kids’ Club, design your own Minion cakes with the Back Garden Company. Waterside Centre with club competing in dressage from intro to advanced medium from 70cm to 1m10cm. guided walk Park Swanholme the many species of birds which live there throughout the year. 873735, hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk love to sing? Then come and have a taster session with BeVox, an exciting contemporary community choir in Lincoln. 01226 712173 essential. BRANSBY, LINCOLN a the most up to date veterinary guidelines about the use of Wormers, joined by special guest Clare Shand from Westgate Labs and Bransby Horses’ Welfare Team. - Secure your place by phoning. T 01427 788 464 motoring come together at IBCC.
Make
www.bransbyhorses.co.uk,
Twww.watersideshopping.co,01522529566
Twww.doddingtonhall.com,01522694308
VISITOR CENTRE, HARTSHOLME COUNTRY PARK Bird Watching for All Join local RSPB members for a guided walk around Hartsholme Country Park and Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve to discover the many species of birds which reside here throughout the year.
LINCOLN CASTLE Dog Friendly Days Explore with Paws on Dog Friendly Days! Unlock 1000 years of history, with your four-legged companion. Tickets apply for the Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta - must be booked in advance online. Dogs must be kept on leads. www.lincolncastle.com, T 01522 554559
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND Toy Collectors Fair
What’s On Guide FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
9SundayOctober 10.30am – 12.30pm
DODDINGTON HALL, LINCOLN Pick Your Own Pumpkins Take your pick in the pumpkin patch this October and carve for Halloween or pick up delicious seasonal recipe ideas from the farm shop. Entry free, pumpkins start from £2 dependent on size.
9SundayOctober 10.30am – 12.30pm
TFree01522 873735, hartsholmecp@lincoln.gov.uk
LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND The Motorhome & Campervan Show Season Finale Motorhomes, campervans, camping equipment, outdoor clothing and much more! Tickets Pre-booked £5, Non-booked £8 www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk, T 01522 522900
1SaturdayOctober31MondayOctober 10am – 4pm
AWARD-winning CAODS Lincoln is inviting audiences to their deliciously dark production of Sweeney Todd – the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Tickets Adult £3, Seniors £2.50, First Child £2 www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk, T 01522 522900
For more info about CAODS Lincoln visit www.caods.co.uk.
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Please note this production features adult themes and violence, CAODS suggests that the show may not be suitable for those under 12 years of age.
l This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk
Sondheim’s score pays homage to the music of Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann. Highlights include The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, Not While I’m Around, A Little Priest and Pretty SweeneyWomen. Todd will be performed at the New Theatre Royal, Lincoln, from Friday, November 11 to Saturday, November 19 with two shows each Saturday, but no performance on Sunday, November 13. Tickets for the show are now on sale for this strictly limited run. To avoid disappointment book online at newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or call the New Theatre Royal Box Office on 01522 519999.
It is an infamous tale of love, revenge – and pies created by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, which has shocked and delighted audiences since being awarded eight Tony awards on its Broadway Recentlypremier. given the Hollywood treatment featuring Johnny Depp as the infamous barber, this rollercoaster of gothic horror and dark comedy is a ground–breaking piece of musical theatre. Under the direction of Lyndon Warnsby, CAODS promises an unforgettable theatrical experience drenched in blood, romance and laughter - accompanied by David Williams’ 20-piece orchestra. The eponymous barber seeks vengeance on what he sees as a merciless world by murdering his customers and, with the help of his landlady, the romantically inclined Mrs. Lovett, bakes their bodies into meat pies, which are fed to London’s avid and unknowing public. He first appeared in the Penny Dreadful series The String of Pearls, which enthralled Victorians. Sweeney has been played by everyone from Depp to Freddie Jones through to Denis Quilley, Ben Kingsley, Kelsey Grammer and Ray Winstone.
4TuesdayOctober 5.30pm – 8pm WATERSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE Student Lock In Retailers have some great offers with up to 25% off for students. There will also be many local bars, restaurants and nightclubs on site with special offers.
The 200-table event is a trove of collectables, from Corgi and Hornby to Sci-Fi, Star Wars, film and TV related items.
8SaturdayOctober –9SundayOctober 8.30am
ON behalf of Lincoln the Independent would like to say ‘thank you’ to the City Centre Wardens who prepared and maintained the city for the summer. Obviously Danny Mason (left) and Steve Roney (right) are at work for the rest of the year, but they are particularly busy from Spring getting the city summer ready for tourists and residents alike and then sustaining the refreshed look during the influx of visitors.
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Why We Love Lincoln Wardens with a BIG job on their hands BY REBECCA POOLE
The wardens support for Lincoln BIG’s activities is evident in the organisation’s annual report. In 2020-21 it revealed the wardens had removed 83 items of graffiti; in excess of 1221 fly posters including Extinction Rebellion which was also reported as a crime. Retrieved six needles and safely disposed of (this is a reduced number on previous years, but none would be better). Weeded across the city including South High Street and Tentercroft car park areas and the Railway Station (Blue Bridge) area. They also delivered six community clean ups - painted lamp posts and bollards on the High Street and Bailgate; painted the railings and benches at the two Westgate car parks; CCTV poles along Corporation Street and Silver Street, the railings on Steep Hill and utility boxes, vaccummed The Strait and cleaned public realm signage. The running of BIG’s security app was also supported. It provides up-to-date information, incidents that have been reported, wanted lists and the ability for users to familiarise themselves with local offenders.
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Danny has been a warden for Lincoln Business Improvement Group for nine years: “We do the graffiti cleaning, we also do gum cleaning, weeding, taking stickers off lampposts and posters out of windows.” Danny explained that gum cleaning and painting is better in the summertime when the weather is warmer and it’s lighter in the early mornings, when much of the wardens’ maintenance work is carried out. “Generally, Steve deals with the maintenance side and I deal with issues in town, like anti-social behaviour and shop lifting.”
Steve has been a City Warden for 16 years and has encountered an array of different jobs during this “It’stime.also the little strange things that go on, like the number of swans we’ve rescued over the years!” said Steve. “There’s only two of us and we cover from The Ritz on the High Street up to Newport Arch, and from University of Lincoln on the Brayford to where Lincoln College finishes on Monks Road. It’s a big area.” Any jobs that the wardens come across that they can’t do, such as broken slabs, are reported to the relevant Alongcouncil.with the maintenance work the wardens carry out, they are both first aiders and defibrillator trained, meaning they are often the first on the scene if there’s an incident in the city while they are patrolling Steve explained that people find them very approachable and they are always happy to answer questions and point tourists in the right direction.
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At an official ceremony in Lincoln’s historic Guildhall, the Chief Executive and Town Clerk placed the 438 year-old ring on my thumb, I was robed in red, and a fanfare played. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen when I became a City Councillor in 2012!
CitizenFirstLincoln’sBeing
ON Tuesday 17th May, this year, my life slightly changed; I was ‘married’ to the City and I became the 817th Mayor of Lincoln.
Win
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I am extremely proud of Lincoln’s heritage and aim to promote its history whenever and wherever I can.
THE POSTCARD COLLECTION
LINCOLN THE POSTCARD COLLECTION SpreeAlan Alan LINCOLNSpree
We already have several exciting events organised, but for more information please contact the Civic Office at City Hall on 01522 873507 – civic@lincoln.gov.uk I am a few months into, what I know, is going to be an exciting year for my Consort and I, who is my husband Darryl and I aim to continue this historic role that commenced in 1206 with pride and the dignity it deservess - even when wearing a huge police helmet at Lincoln Pride.
Becoming the Mayor, and the first citizen of the city of Lincoln, brings with it lots of wonderful opportunities to promote a city that I am proud to live in and to support the people who live in it.
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The first motor buses in Lincoln. a book brimming with postcards from the past
This is something that is extremely close to my heart and personal to me. I am, therefore, determined to raise as much money as possible by organising lots of charity events between now and May 2023.
ROSIE KIRK
A further opportunity for me, as Mayor, is to choose a charity to support during my Year of Office. I am proud to say that my chosen charity for 2022/23 is the Urology Unit at the Lincoln County Hospital (pictured below) in particular, Prostate Cancer.
Why We Love Lincoln
THE more recent history of Lincoln is brought to Life in Lincoln The Postcard Collection compiled by Alan Spree. While we have to imagine the city’s Roman and Norman history - albeit with a wealth of heritage buildings and historical finds - this book enables the reader to see exactly how the city used to be. Alan is the great-grandson of postcard publisher John Henry Spree and has drawn upon a remarkable selection to give a record of pictorial life in the past - when the city experienced another boom in the Industrial Revolution. Although much of Lincoln has changed over the years many landmarks have remained and will be familiar. The postcards show the changes to the city’s fabric and its community adapting and changing over the course of this period. Published by Amberley, it’s a book for anyone who lives in Lincoln or knows it well. It is available at £15.99 from www.amberley-books.com, but we have two to give away. Answer the question below: How did Henry VIII describe Lincolnshire? Email your answers marked Postcard Competition to admin@lincolnindependent.co.uk
HOWEVER much we hanker for the blue skies, warm days and vibrant colours of summer, the recent long-awaited August deluge of rain was surely welcomed by us Afterall? months of arid heat the parched earth drank up the water greedily and you could almost hear the plants and wildlife sighing in exultant relief.
The seasonal changes are having profound effects on our natural environments and biodiversity, many of which may take years to become apparent, as well as impacting our lives, homes, communities and infrastructures. And while we need to do everything we can as individuals, pushing for governments and industries to make decisions that will help avert climate change, we also urgently need to learn to Andadapt.that’s where urban green spaces such as Liquorice Park can really prove their worth.
There’s no denying this year’s heat has been heavy going and looking around the park the long dry spell has evidently been an arduous trail for the local environment. Our heavy clay ground has been cracked, crazed and baked hard, the long grass and meadow flowers sun-bleached and desiccated, the trees drooped tired and lacklustre dropping crisp leaves and premature withered fruit, while many plants bolted, setting seed in a desperate attempt to outwit nature’s cruel trickery. As the thermometers rose we sought cool shade indoors, but in the drowsily quiet park the air vibrated with shimmering heat and the grating electric buzz of crickets and grasshoppers. Magnificent dragonflies zoomed and dithered overhead, and occasionally blackbirds could be found lying sunbathing prostrate on the simmering hot paths, wings spread, heads cocked, beaks gaping and gasping apparently in the last throes of heat exhaustion, but in reality bravely blasting feather parasites with the powerful sunrays. We know all too well the fickle nature of the good old English weather, and that the mere threat of a hosepipe ban when we’re enjoying a sunny spell is enough to trigger the heavens to open, and that no sooner have we dusted off the sunhats we are pulling on a jumper – but our familiar beloved English weather, mostly docile and frustratingly reliably unreliable, is no longer quite as we knew it.
For now we, like all gardeners and farmers around the country, are pondering how to adapt the park – gauging which plants are thriving and which are suffering in the extreme weather, and how we can adapt the planting and the infrastructure to support and encourage biodiversity and harvest precious rainwater.
We all know that green spaces are vitally important for our health, wellbeing and nature – but what is often overlooked is their powerful influence on temperature control, especially in urban heat islands where the intense manmade environment can cause heat to build up to intolerable levels. Recent studies have proven that areas of mixed tree canopy and grass cover could decrease local daytime surface temperatures by up to 6°C during extreme summer
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These conditions are clearly not to be dismissed as typical, and with the highest UK temperature ever recorded uncomfortably nearby at Coningsby, we can no longer blithely enjoy a heatwave.
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Combinedconditions. with generally decreasing unnecessary hardstanding and increasing greenery, street trees, green roofs, and gardens, extreme temperatures can be lowered, flooding mitigated and pollution reduced. Studies are ongoing and as a result green spaces are being incorporated into built environments around the world – they can and should be applied to existing urban areas and included in all new developments.
So if you need some ideas on how to adapt your garden why not visit the park for fresh ideas and inspiration?
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This globe thistle leaf was spotted by conservationist Graeme Davis on a recent visit to Liquorice Park – he identified it as the mined path left by larvae of an agrozmid fly, Phytomyza bipunctata, which has been verified and recorded as the first sighting of this species in Lincolnshire – both an exciting discovery and an interesting indicator of our changing local biodiversity. Find a full account of this discovery at
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A CACKLING of crows distracts me from my work. I swivel round on my chair to see what’s going on. It’s not the usual jackdaws and crows having a disagreement but a Workingbuzzard. from home in Lincoln, I often see and hear buzzards. They lazily ride the thermals above the Lincoln edge, drifting high Butoverhead.thisone is perched – if perched is the correct term – on the roof of the house opposite. The crows are cawing and cackling as they dive-bomb it.
The crows like to think that they rule the roost of my urban street. They’re not happy about a bird of prey with sharper talons than them turning up. The buzzard takes the abuse for a few moments, then opens her wings and departs. It feels like the wild has taken another step closer into the heart of Lincoln.
A more resilient, rewilded landscape isn’t just good for wildlife, it’s good for people too.
Rewilding has become a new buzzword in nature conservation. It aims to restore whole ecosystems not just habitats and species. Reducing human intervention and leaving nature to its own devices. It requires patience, faith and a willingness to accept unintended consequences.
Wildlife can recover if given a chance and on the outskirts of Lincoln, it is being given a chance. Earlier in the summer, Doddington Hall estate announced their 100-year plan to bring back nature and “rewild” their estate.
The result is a more resilient landscape that can cope with extreme rainfall and help prevent flooding elsewhere. Soils that are more likely to be absorbing carbon than releasing it. And, of course, more wildlife including pollinators.
It’s tremendously exciting to have such an important rewilding project so close to Lincoln. This year saw the last of the arable crops grown at Doddington. From now on grazing animals including cattle and deer will be key to how the landscape develops. We’ll be able to see the changes from the paths and cycle tracks that run through the Doddington Hall estate. These large-scale rewilding schemes are happening all over the country and there are possibilities for more in Lincolnshire. At the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust we’re working with others who are considering a different land management style. We could see wilder landscapes from the Humberhead Levels way up in the north-west of the county to the Fens of the south. Most of us don’t have the land to enable large scale rewilding and recovery for nature but perhaps you have a garden. Whatever the scale, rewilding is also about a change of mindset.
As a first step, stop using chemicals to control insect pests such as aphids – predators like ladybirds and hoverfiles will do that for us. Then we’ll be working with nature rather than against it and bringing a little more wild into the city.
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It’s a step that at one time would have seemed unimaginable.
‘The Birds of Lincolnshire’ co-authored by the founder of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, Ted Smith, and published in 1955 notes that the last buzzard’s nest in the county was recorded in 1888.
The same book records that peregrines, whose screaming calls will be familiar to anyone who lives near Lincoln Cathedral, were only occasionally seen on the coast in winter. Buzzards and peregrines are now a familiar sight in Lincoln. There have also been sightings of red kites and it doesn’t feel like it will be long before they too are a more regular feature of our skies. These birds are predators at the top of the food chain. They have made a remarkable recovery after decades of persecution and Againstpoisonings.the backdrop of the climate crisis and the catastrophic decline in wildlife, their recovery offers a ray of hope.
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Cabbage, calabrese and sprouting broccoli are all under nets and, also seem to be faring reasonably well. Tomatoes are coming on well in the poly tunnel but slow to ripen for reasons obscure to Theme.runner and french beans have been lovely but there has been much washing of blackfly from off the leaves. Onions and shallots have both been good and I have a lovely crop of carrots coming along in deep, raised beds of sandy soil.
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I suspect lack of water, although I did water well earlier in the year. Nevertheless, I shall try again next year. My learning curve is nothing if not steep. Actually I am pleased with our crop of potatoes this year. Potatoes straight from the ground are so delicious.
Drought has definitely taken its toll. We can expect more of the same. Does anyone else find this as worrying as I do? Contact Liz editorial@lincolnindependent.co.ukvia with
Lincoln Independent | September 202234 I was hoping that this year the allotment may be marginally better than last year. More beds have been dug out, after a year beneath cardboard. I lifted the card and thousands of tiny, black slugs all looked up in terror. I rolled and piled it up, so the slugs can slide away back into the grass. Then they will eat my brassicas. I can’t kill them, my husband has Buddhist sympathies. The recent dry, hot weather has not been helpful as plants can bolt so quickly if not kept watered; two water butts and a very small shed roof does not engender gallons of rain However,water.Iam lifting the beds a little with wooden edging. This will enable me to mulch them more deeply. Mulching will help retain moisture in the soil, as long as there is a good, deep layer. I intend covering the soil with manure in the autumn and letting that do good right over the winter. It’s a long term process. I got over excited about the sweetcorn, put them in far too early in cold soil, and the results have been disappointing. The cobs have been small and not fully formed. They have seemed ripe but are not.
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Site signage will be in place throughout the works, which will be carried out by Cheetham Hill Construction Ltd (CHC) and as part of the company’s social value contribution to the project it will make a contribution of £15,000 to Lincoln Community Larder, which will provide 1,500 days of food to 2 adults (£30 2 adults, 3 days) or feed eight adults for a year. Paul Sumner, CHC Director added: “We are looking forward to carrying out this project in conjunction with the City of Lincoln Council, and in supporting the local economy through the social value contribution and the employment, where possible, of local labour and suppliers to undertake the works.”
Work to reduce Hartsholme flood risk
Work has started on improvement works on the dam wall at Hartsholme Country Park to reduce flood risk in heavy rainfall. The flood alleviation works are expected to take ten weeks and will include: l Removal of ornate stonework, metal railings and gate at the inlet l Removal of the existing concrete slab and steelwork supports that are the current deck to the culverts (which allow the water to run under Skellingthorpe Road). l Repair and raising of brickwork walls currently below stonework l New concrete deck to be cast and profiling of the Newfootpathrubbish/debris screen, stop logs and access ramps to be installed l New metal railings that match existing to be installed, extending the wall protection by 20metres either side of the inlet l Ornate stonework to be reinstalled Cllr Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place at City of Lincoln Council said: “These vital works at Hartsholme will future proof the park and help alleviate any flooding concerns. “Please be assured, the park will remain open and accessible to all during the works, however please be aware that the area in which works are taking place will be closed to the public and this will include the footpath that runs parallel to Skellingthorpe Road. This is essential for the works to be carried out safely.”
RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a fundraising walk to raise awareness on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society later this month. The Memory Walk, organised by Lincoln-based behaviour change agency Social Change UK, will be held at Boultham Park on Sunday, September 18 from 2pm as part of a nationwide campaign during World Alzheimer’s Month Sponsored2022. by Lincoln City Council and Glenholme Healthcare, the 1.6km Memory Walk is a family-friendly event for all ages and abilities. Participants will be able to take in the scenic views of Boultham Park before finishing the afternoon with refreshments and music from the Lincolnshire Hospitals Band. Free car parking will also be available in and around the park. It is estimated that 11,975 people live with dementia in Lincolnshire according to NHS Digital, with research by the Alzheimer's Society predicting that will rise 17,940 by 2030.
Growth Director of Social Change UK, Alison Howard said: “Boultham Park is a special place to many local people, and we’re thrilled to be able to host this incredible event on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society next month. The day itself will include music, food vans and entertainment - it’s an afternoon to bring friends and family together and, of course, remember loved ones who have been affected by dementia. “Alzheimer’s Society is transforming the landscape of dementia forever. Until the day we find a cure, we will create a society where those affected by dementia are supported and accepted, able to live in their community without fear or prejudice.” Register at tinyurl.com/2u8js6np
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Charlotte Goy, Chief Executive at Destination Lincolnshire, said: “The role of retail within the wider visitor economy is critical. Shops and independent businesses are the heartbeat of Lincolnshire’s economy and together they make Lincolnshire distinctive as a place to live and visit through the experiences they offer, the products they sell – and most importantly the shopkeepers and business owners who add personality and passion to town centres, market squares, and “Becausevillages.
retail is so important to the visitor economy, we have reached out to Clare. But the breadth of her knowledge means she can work with any business. Businesses on Clare’s program will receive their very own 1-2-1 action plans which will focus on their marketing campaigns (awareness building), business engagement (collaboration) and best practice (training). “While it is businesses across West Lindsey, Boston and East Lindsey that will be able to benefit from 1-2-1 support with Clare, the messages and key action points she is instilling in these areas will be amplified across Greater Lincolnshire through our Destination Lincolnshire channels.”
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You need to register with HMRC and file a tax return year ended 5 April 2022 where total capital gains (not just from crypto) exceeded £12,300 or where your total investment income from all sources (i.e. crypto, dividends, interest) exceeded If£10,000.yourinvestment income lies between £1,000 and £10,000, you must notify HMRC via a phone call. You must register with HMRC by 5 October 2022; then file your tax return and pay the tax by 31 January 2023.
If you are already filing tax returns for another reason, you still need to declare gains and losses from crypto where your gains are below £12,300, but your disposal proceeds exceed £49,200.
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Employers are also likely to see pressure on pay, as employees seek pay rises, along with potentially staff leaving for higher paid Unfortunately,jobs.like economic down turns, the current situation is likely to give rise to increased fraud, theft and cyberattacks. It is therefore important that proper and robust systems and processes are in place for early detection, management and avoidance. Businesses really need to ensure that they have timely and accurate financial information. Certainly, with the development of online/cloud-based accounting applications it is possible to have such information, even in real time. However, there might be a need to ensure the information provided is what you need and that action is taken as appropriate, rather than ignored or kicked down the road. What is measured can and tends to be managed.
The conflict in Ukraine, along with labour shortages, wage pressures, frustrated supply chains and growing food scarcity - due to the prolonged hot weather and lack of rain leading to crop shortagesare all contributing to rising costs.
FEW of us will have experienced the current economic conditions that have led to unprecedented cost of living hikes.
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Inflation is at a 40 year high and further increases are more than likely.
While businesses have shown resilience in managing the impact of the pandemic over the last couple of years, they now find new challenges ahead. Many businesses are still reporting strong order books and customer demand still seems strong. An economic downturn is though predicted, not least by the Bank of England for next year, as consumers and businesses tighten their reins and seek to manage the Gettingsituation.ahead of the curve is invariably the trick for any business seeking to deal with the situation.
Reviewing forecasts and considering the demands on cash, along with perhaps changes to the timing of income and expenditure will be key. It may also be beneficial to consider your availability of working capital, perhaps the need to defer capital spend and/or review the facilities you have in place to weather the storm. It might be time to review your funding model, to see if your cost of finance could be reduced and/or additional facilities put in place. Certainly, if you don’t already do it, monitoring of cash within the business needs be a timely, perhaps daily activity, along with the management of debtors and Thecreditors.cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly having a significant impact on margins, with input costs seemingly changing on a daily basis. As a result, greater attention should be given to managing margins with regular reviews helping as much as possible to ensure margins are maintained. There is a need to keep a keen eye on pricing, especially for those quoting or contracting for work. It may be difficult to honour future prices, so do ensure your terms allow for management of any increase in costs. With some indication that business failures and insolvencies are on the upward trajectory and the risk of bad debts are on the increase, more close management of your aged debtors and rigorous debt collection must be on the cards. A focus on suppliers too could be worthwhile, as the loss of one could have an impact on your own business. Whilst a focus on finance is key, there are a number of other aspects that you may need to take into account. Like you, your staff are no doubt looking at how they manage the situation, many will be concerned about how they are going to cope. This could lead to increased anxiety and health issues and potentially reduced productivity, even absenteeism. Being aware of this and looking to help where you can no doubt will be beneficial to one and all.
There is a real need for business leaders and owners to assess how their organisation is and might be affected and to look to put plans in place to manage the Theresame.isa well-used adage that cash is king, certainly a focus on your cashflow for the year ahead is a great place to start.
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The sky rocketing increases in energy prices, leading to eye-watering increases to both domestic and business energy costs, are not the only contributor to the current situation and rising prices for goods and services.
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