ESTATE APPEARS ON BBC FLAGSHIP SHOW
Lincolnshire’s cycling boost as lockdown means pedal power... New data has shown that cycling in Lincolnshire has boomed with over 16,000 more cyclists using the county’s roads and cycleways. Nearly 200,000 more rides have been logged in Lincolnshire in 2020 so far, compared to the whole of 2019. There have been 516,834 rides logged in the county in 2020, and during the peak of lockdown in May, there were nearly three times as many rides; 103,059 compared to 37,433 in 2019. n LINCOLNSHIRE
LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS The South Ormsby Estate, a 3,000 acre rural enterprise between Louth, Alford and Horncastle, appeared on BBC’s Countryfile last month to present its vision of how country estates can build a sustainable and dynamic rural economy which supports enterprise, conservation and the environment. Custodian of South Ormsby Estate, Jon Thornes said: “South Ormsby Estate has many amazing stories to
tell and so we were honoured to welcome the hosts of BBC Countryfile and share some of those stories with them. We’re also proud to be showcasing our corner of the Lincolnshire Wolds to a national audience on one of the country’s most loved TV programmes. “Although we’re proud of the rich history of this estate, we’re focused on the future. That’s why we’re working hard to lead the way in creating a sustainable rural economy.” n
Harriet’s on the cobbles... YOUNG ACTRESS FROM LINCOLNSHIRE LANDS A ROLE IN CORONATION STREET AS TROUBLED TEEN SUMMER
MARKET RASEN By ‘eck... we wonder if Wetherfield will ever be the same again when Harriet Bibby moves into Coronation Street. The former De Aston School pupil from the Market Rasen area has formerly appeared on Doctors and Brassic, but has now landed the recast role of Summer Spellman, taking over from Matilda Freeman. “My family have watched the show for years and I already feel part of the family!” says Harriet. “I’m looking forward to bringing Summer’s sass and sparkle to the screen!” Coronation Street is the country’s longest-running soap and is seen by 8,000,000 each week. n
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Countryfile cameo
SPALDING Springfields is looking to the new year with a sense of optimism after plans to expand the outlet shopping village were announced. 18 new stores will be created as the site expands, creating 90 new jobs with new shops for the site’s 2.4m annual visitors. n
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WILL IT BE A FESTIVE NUMBER ONE FOR SLEAFORD KIDS...? Children from Sleaford’s William Alvey School are hoping they’ll be able to boast a Christmas number one with a recording of their song, Christmas Bubble. Chris Clark is the local musician who has invited children from the ages to three to 16 to record the song, with a thoroughly modern Tik Tok dance routine to accompany it. Chris hopes to release the song as Pride goes to press and secure their place in music history. “It has a very positive message!” says Chris, who has also set up the song’s official Facebook page. n 7
