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BID TO CREATE LINCOLNSHIRE’S SECOND CITY FOR THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE

BOSTON Boston Borough Council is working with partners to develop a bid for the town to obtain City Status as part of a competition launched to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year. Her Majesty the Queen has approved a competition to grant the prestigious and rare civic honour of City Status to a select number of towns and cities in the UK for the first time in a decade. Councils have until December to apply and will be judged on civic pride, heritage and innovation.

Cllr Richard Austin, said: “It’s fantastic news that a civic honours competition is being held. As a Borough we are immensely proud of our history and heritage and following a conversation between Group Leaders on the Council is was decided that a bid should be developed for submission to Government for City Status.” “The bid will be further developed with partners and submission would be subject to Council approval later in the year. The competition gives us great opportunity to highlight Boston’s heritage and its worldwide connections by showcasing the people and places that make Boston so unique and worthy of such an accolade. Having secured Government investment of £21.9m through the Towns’ Fund; and with a bid underway for a further £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up fund, we expect to see Boston further transform and become an even more popular place to live, work, visit and invest.” n

Singing for Bransby

EQUINE CHARITY BRANSBY HORSES ACQUIRES SONG RIGHTS TO HIGHLIGHT RESCUE WORK

LINCOLN Bransby Horses have acquired the song rights to You Will Be Found from smash Broadway musical, Dear Evan Hansen as part of their Bransby Big Sing project for 2021.

Tara Stafford-Allen, External Welfare Officer at Bransby Horses and Musical Director at Lincolnshire Vocal Academy (LVA) set up the Bransby Big Sing project to help promote the work of the charity. Tara encouraged vocal enthusiasts at Bransby Horses, members of the LVA and pupils from Partney Church of England Primary School to get involved in recording the song. “I listened to the lyrics and they resonated with me.” “In my role as External Welfare Officer I respond to public concerns about equines reported to be suffering neglect, mistreatment or abandonment – these horses think they’re alone, sometimes they’ve given up, and are in need of a lot of TLC. The song seemed to echo this and describe how the horses must be feeling.” n Those wishing to show their support for this project can make a small donation towards Bransby Horses’ welfare and rescue efforts and can share the video, available at www.bransbyhorses.co.uk.

Sincil Bank Art Project

COMMUNITY ART IN THE CITY OF LINCOLN

LINCOLN A second display of community art has been completed on the side of a building on Sincil Bank’s Trollope Street. Zabou created the first installation, which depicts a young Sir Isaac Newton. Now, co-founders of Student Housing and creators of the project Harry Conti and Adrian Bishop have overseen the completion of a second a mural of the Lincoln Star variety of clematis with the words ‘shine bright.’ Artist Sophie Mess has showcased work all over the world and chose a flower first created in 1950 by Lincoln botanist Walter Pennell as her inspiration. “We hope that the project will galvanise the community, and inspire residents to contribute their artworks, to make Sincil Bank locally respected, brighter, and a more interesting place to live and work!” say Harry and Adrian. n www.sincilbankartproject.co.uk.

Rewildling in Lincoln

PROJECTS AROUND LINCOLN HAVE SEEN BEES, BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES MAKING THEIR HOME IN LINCOLN

‘Of Earth and Sky’ is a unique path to poetry...

SCUNTHORPE The 20-21 Arts Centre in Scunthorpe has teamed up with artist Luke Jerram to create Of Earth and Sky, a large scale art project which will form a sculpture trail in August and September. North Lincolnshire residents are invited to write a poem which will be transformed into one of 25 large and visually striking displays. The project is part of a programme of events celebrating the visual arts centre’s 20th anniversary. n See www.northlincs.gov.uk.

LINCOLN The City of Lincoln Council has launched a number of ‘rewilding’ initiatives to support biodiversity and enable the natural environments in the city to support native wildlife. Wildflowers will be allowed to flourish at King George’s Field, Woodfield Avenue, Ropewalk and on Doddington Road in addition to 11 pilot project locations around the city. Summer bedding plants will also be grown in the locations, and further wildflowers area will be created at Hartsholme and Boultham country parks, allowing bees, birds & butterflies to make the most of Lincoln. n See www.lincoln.gov.uk. Happy birthday to The Humber Bridge! The landmark opened in 1981 and having just celebrated its 40th anniversary, it’s been calculated that over 230,000,000 vehicles have used it throughout its life with around 30,000 vehicles now crossing it each day!

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LOCAL NEWS

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Nominate a champion in your local community

Nominations are now being accepted for North Kesteven District Council’s Community Champion Awards. A brand new Contribution to Climate Action Award and a Coronavirus Response Award take the total number of categories to 14. The other categories are: young achiever; good neighbour; community business, community spirit, longstanding contribution to a particular group or organisation and contributions made to arts and culture, sports, health and wellbeing, a better environment and safer communities awards.

n To make a nomination, visit www.NK awards.org.

The Maltings, Swineshead £375,000

A beautiful, Grade Two Listed former malthouse situated in the village of Swineshead with accommodation arranged over three storeys to include dining kitchen, three double bedrooms, first floor sitting room, bathroom and cloakroom. This totally unique property has been tastefully converted and also benefits from a triple garage, walled courtyard garden and kitchen garden and is offered with no onward chain.

White House Lane, Fishtoft £395,000

A rare opportunity to purchase one of these spacious four bedroom family homes in the sought after village of Fishtoft. Conveniently situated for local schools, the property is offered with no onward chain and comprises two reception rooms, four double bedrooms and an en-suite to the master. Double garage and ample parking for many vehicles.

Spilsby Road, Boston £325,000

This four double bedroom period property offers substantial accommodation over three floors and includes ample parking and an extensive rear garden. Being situated on sought-after Spilsby Road the property is within walking distance of the town amenities, Primary schools and Boston High School.

Chapel Road, Old Leake £389,000 Witham Bank West, Boston Guide Price £275,000-£285,000

This four bedroom detached property has been totally renovated and comprises two bedrooms and a shower room to the ground floor and two bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom to the first floor. There is also extensive parking, large garden and a double garage and the property is offered with no onward chain. For buyers needing both outside space and storage, this four bedroom house features a garden extending to just under half an acre and a large 29' brick built garage with an additional 34' long room to the rear - ideal as a workshop, store, or to convert into a home office for anyone requiring the ability to work from home.

Arranged over three storeys, the property enjoys a picturesque waterfront location and versatile living space. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two kitchens, plus a double garage the property may prove particularly suitable for those working from home, or needing an annex.

Brothertoft, Boston £475,000

CEDAR HOUSE Middlegate Road West | Frampton | Lincolnshire | PE20 1BX

• An Exceptional Architect Designed Mansion Located in 2.7 acres of Landscaped Gardens • Superb Family Residence Offering 8 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms • Excellent Entertaining Facilities including 50ft Kitchen/Living Area • Heated Indoor Swimming Pool with Gymnasium • Atria Games Room with Private Seating Area and Hot Tub • Sunken Croquet Lawn and Garden Room with Barbecue • Secluded Lake Overlooked by Deck and Marquee Lawn • Garaging for Over 6 Vehicles and Parking for Over 30 Vehicles FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £2.75 Million Subject To Contract

THE LATTICES 49 Sibsey Road | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 9QY

• 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 £495,000

Subject To Contract

NO ONWARD CHAIN THE WILLOWS Gold Fen Bank | Wrangle | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE22 9BG

• Exceptional Detached House with 15 acres and over 7,000sqft of Agricultural Buildings • Modernised House with 4/5 Reception Rooms, Large Modern Kitchen/Diner, 4 Bedrooms • Integrated Appliances, Kitchen Island, Hot Tap, Pop Up Power and USB Points • Integral Double Garage, Underfloor Heating, Garden Room • Set in 2 Acres of Formal Gardens with 1/3 of an Acre Lake • Adjoining Agricultural Yard Extending to 0.63 Acres, 0.25 Hectares • Over 680sqm, 7,300sqft of Steel Framed Agricultural Buildings • Adjoining Fields of Grade 1 Land Totalling Another 11.75 Acres Approx FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION £875,000 Subject To Contract