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NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across the county. This month The Red Arrows welcome two new members of the world’s most famous display team.
Joining the Red Arrows for 2022
AEROBATIC TEAM IS PREPARING TO DEPART FOR OPERATION SPRINGHAWK
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Three airmen are celebrating joining the world’s most famous aerobatic display team for the 2022 season. Squadron Leader Graeme Muscat and Flight Lieutenants Stuart Roberts and Patrick Kershaw have begun preparations for the team’s 58th display season and will shortly be jetting off – quite literally –to Cyprus where the team undertakes Operation Springhawk, a pre-season five week intensive training session. Each airman is an experienced RAF officer, having all flown Typhoon or Tornado aircraft operationally. A Red Arrows display season traditionally starts around May and spans the summer months and earlyautumn, with the team performing more than 60 times to millions of people. In addition to the flying, team members carry out hundreds of ground engagements, from meeting veterans and crowds at airshows to visiting schools and colleges to promote the importance of maths, science, technology and engineering. Flt Lt Roberts said: “I am most looking forward to getting out and meeting people from all backgrounds and walks of life to share my passion for aviation and what
LINCOLNSHIRE the wider United Kingdom has to offer.” Details of where the Red Arrows will be displaying in 2022 will be released in the New Year. n
Cathedral works complete
LINCOLN CATHEDRAL’S STONE RESTORATION, ONGOING SINCE 2016, NEARS COMPLETION
LINCOLN Since 2016, work has been ongoing to restore the stonework on the façade of Lincoln Cathedral’s west front. Now, as Pride goes to press, the project is approaching completion, and will reveal a scaffolding-free front for the first time in recent history leaving the Cathedral’s 12th century sculptures and carvings for all to see. The Romanesque Frieze on the building had badly weathered and so parts of the front have been replaced or at least cleaned and restored. The northern run was removed from the building in the late 1990s and the southern frieze has been laser cleaned, a part of the project which also saw the conservation of the Gallery of Kings above the main entrance. The works have been completed as part of a £16m investment which has also seen the creation of the Old Deanery visitor centre and the creation of the Dean’s Green as well as the restoration of the 13th century Exchequergate Arch. The works have involved the investment of more than 93,000 working hours. n
Prep school ranked top
TOP 40 SUCCESS FOR LINCOLN MINSTER
LINCOLN Lincoln Minster Preparatory School has been ranked in the top 40 prep schools nationwide. The school has risen to rank 37 and has been published amongst the top UK 50 prep schools in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2022. The prestigious Parent Power Guide identifies and ranks the highest achieving schools in the UK, with Lincoln Minster School rated highly in the Preparatory School category. Schools are ranked based on the last set of moderated public examinations results from 2019, 2018 and 2017 to produce a three-year average. “Our staff go above and beyond to ensure our pupils receive the highest quality of education and support, as well as access to life-changing learning opportunities.” This success also comes after recent developments began on the school’s new outdoor learning and play facilities. n See lincolnminsterschool.co.uk.
Guy joins crew of Lancaster
RACING DRIVER AND ENGINEER GUY MARTIN TAKES ON WORK AS PART OF A WWII LANCASTER CREW
Guy on a Spitfire... now he’s tackling the Lancaster, too!
New bistro for Boston’s Black Sluice station...?
BOSTON It’s somewhat of a utilitarian building right now, but Boston’s old Black Sluice Pumping Station could soon be transformed into bistro restaurant with holiday lets. The station was created in 1946 with five diesel pumps design to protect Boston from flooding, and two additional pumps were added in the 1960s. A study in 2016 concluded that the pumps were at the end of their operational lives and so decommissioning with a new use for the station is now being considered. n
LINCOLNSHIRE Truck mechanic, racing driver, motorcyclist... and now, Guy Martin’s an aviator too, serving with a crew of one of the last remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers. Guy now appears in a new Channel Four series, Guy Martin’s Lancaster Bomber, which sees him taking on seven different roles within a Lancaster crew. In the series Guy serves as flight engineer, wireless operator, pilot... and of course, bomb aimer, for which he sought the advice of Dambuster ‘Johnny’ Johnson. The series has been produced by North One TV and is available to view now via All Four – Channel Four’s own streaming service. n Christmas came early to motorists as Sleaford’s Holdingham roundabout opened just before the festive season, ahead of its completion date and to budget. 39,000 workforce hours, 16,000 tonnes of tarmac and steel, 24 new traffic signals and 72 new trees have seen the A17/A15 bottleneck positively transformed. Well done all!
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LOCAL NEWS
In Brief
SLEAFORD x Ideas for a town-wide celebration sought for Sleaford...
This spring could see Sleaford’s creativity and culture celebrated with a new event for post-pandemic celebrations funded by the Government’s Welcome Back fund. A meeting at The Hub introduced the idea of the event and now locals’ suggestions are being sought for the event, which has been provisionally titled Sleafest. The aim of the event is to bring people back into the town and to encourage as many people as possible to utilise Sleaford’s High Street and green spaces. Community groups, traders and individuals are all involved in the event. n
100 BUSINESSES NOW CELEBRATING MAKING THEIR HOME IN LINCOLNSHIRE
From truffles to trailers, the boast that a product is ‘Made in Lincolnshire’ is one that 100 businesses can now make. The Made in Lincolnshire brochure is available to view online and recently celebrated its 100th business, cementing the area’s reputation as the go-to for manufacturing talent. Launching in May 2021 with 70 local businesses, the interactive brochure celebrates Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland’s diverse range of manufacturers and features businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors. From crafting violins for celebrities to building parts for planes, the brochure showcases local businesses that are producing some of the UK’s most innovative products.
However, the brochure doesn’t just highlight the homegrown manufacturing talent right on our doorstep, Made in Lincolnshire also helps local manufacturers to connect with one another. By inter-trading and working together, local SMEs can
LINCOLNSHIRE boost both their business and the Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland economy, creating new jobs and opportunities for all. The manufacturing sector in Greater Lincolnshire and
Made in Lincolnshire: Bennington Carriages, for driving enthusiasts.
Rutland brings roughly £1.8 billion a year to the local economy and employs 39,000 workers – roughly 16% of all jobs! n See www.businesslincolnshire.com
LOCAL NEWS
In Brief
MORE THAN £1,300 RAISED AT MAYOR’S CHARITY NIGHT
A total of £1,330 has been raised for local causes following a successful charity night hosted by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire. Councillor David Hasthorpe welcomed more than 100 guests to a charity event was held all in aid of his chosen charities: Andy’s, Harbour Place and CatZero. n
Louth’s Favourite Trader
IT’S EXACTLY BECAUSE OF TRADERS LIKE AMANDA BROWN THAT PEOPLE LOVE THEIR LOCAL MARKET! LOUTH As part of the celebrations for Love Your Local Market 2021, ELDC once again held the very popular District’s Favourite Market Trader of the Year competition with participating markets in East Lindsey – Louth, Horncastle, Spilsby, Wainfleet All Saints, Mablethorpe and Alford. Amanda Brown with her glass design stall received the most votes and is the District’s Favourite Market Trader 2021. This very popular stall can be found on Wednesdays in Louth and on Thursdays in Horncastle. “It’s amazing to have such positive feedback and appreciation!” said Amanda. n
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Saundergate Lane, Wyberton Offers Over £269,000
This stunning detached bungalow has been totally re-built in a contemporary design and features a stunning open-plan 'living kitchen' extension. The property also benefits from open views to both the front and rear and is being offered with no onward chain.
Weirs Farm, Butterwick £525,000
Dating back originally to 1822, Weirs Farm was totally re-built and extended in 2005 by the current owner and is now offered with no onward chain. With solid wooden and stone flooring, oak doors, an oil fired Rayburn and wood-burning stove, the house is filled with character features and has three good sized double bedrooms with the potential to easily create a fourth. Situated upon a mature and well established plot of approximately one and a half acres, Weirs Farm enjoys a mature and well established plot which has a large driveway and outbuildings to include a workshop, several garden stores, an open ended garage and a brick built studio and a detached self-contained annexe.
Kenleigh Drive, Boston Offers Over £350,000
This beautiful Richard Reed built detached bungalow occupies a corner plot and benefits from three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, an en-suite to the master bedroom and a four piece bathroom suite. The property is immaculately presented and benefits from a generous block-paved driveway, garage and landscaped gardens.
The Coach House, Algarkirk £750,000
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THE LATTICES 49 Sibsey Road | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 9QY DELAMERE Main Road | Wrangle | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE22 9AN
• Impressive 4 Bedroomed Detached House Set in 0.4 Acres of Mature Gardens • Characterful House of Architectural Interest Including Spiral Staircase • 2 Bathrooms, 2 Principal Reception Rooms, Large Kitchen, Pantry, Garden Room • Integral Tandem Garage/Workshop • Desirable Location, Close to Pilgrim Hospital FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £460,000
Subject To Contract No ONWARD Chain
WEST SKIRBECK HALL AND PARK London Road | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 7HF
• Exceptional Grade II Mansion Set in Over 11 Acres of Secluded Historic Parkland • 4 Reception Rooms, 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Extensive Entertaining Facilities • Landscaped Gardens, Original Architectural Features, Coach Houses and Outbuildings • Recent Upgrades to Allow for Immediate Use as Superb Holiday Letting Accommodation or a Private Haven
FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £1.95 Million Subject To Contract • 5 Reception Rooms Comprising 3 Living Rooms, Large Sun Lounge and Dining Room • Spacious Six Bedroomed Bungalow in ¼ of an Acre of Mature Gardens • Unique Opportunity to Acquire a Large Family Home • Set in Beautiful Mature Gardens with Private Patio • 5 Ground Floor Bedrooms with 1 First Floor Bedroom • Large Kitchen with Separate Utility Room, Double Garage FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £425,000 Subject To Contract
