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NHS staff praised by Sophie Wessex

HRH COUNTESS OF WESSEX PRAISES LINCOLNSHIRE’S NHS HEROES IN VIDEO CALL...

LINCOLNSHIRE HRH The Countess of Wessex recently attended a virtual healthcare symposium as the special guest of Lincolnshire’s NHS General Practice Nursing and Healthcare Assistant conference, an event which also happened to fall on her birthday. The Royal spoke about the hard work that our NHS heroes have demonstrated in fighting Covid-19 and used the opportunity to thank the county’s healthcare workers following the vaccination of her 89-year old father. “Thank you so much, to all of you,” the countess said. “It doesn’t matter which part of the system you’re working in, whether you’re a general practitioner, nurse, whether you’re healthcare assistants – we all know how much this whole pandemic has put on you, and we’re hugely grateful for all of your hard work.” “I had a wonderful early birthday present yesterday. It was an early birthday present because my father received his vaccine. He’s 89 years old, and I’m so happy that he’s actually got it.” “It’s a huge weight off my mind. And he was full of praise for the way that it had been handled and how quick and easy and simple the whole process was, and I know that wouldn’t be happening without the care and attention of the nurses out in general surgeries.” The purpose of the virtual symposium was to share experiences and best practices during the outbreak. n

Puppy love for rescue dogs

AMAZING SKEGNESS MAKEOVER FOR RESCUE DOGS SEEKING A HAPPY NEW HOME...

SKEGNESS There was puppy love online for the RSPCA after the animal welfare charity uploaded a video of its remarkable makeover of 30 dogs rescued from Skegness now seeking happy new fur-ever homes. The charity rescued the dogs from a property near Skegness, and they were given veterinary attention as well as some cosmetic TLC to sort our their matted fur. The video shows the dogs wagging their tales and enjoying a new lease of life following their makeover. The dogs are now being offered on the RSPCA’s Find a Pet page which matches rescued cats and dogs to those seeking a new companion. The RSPCA took in 11,500 dogs, 29,500 cats and 786 horses last year, in addition to 17,500 wild animals. On average, the charity helps an animal every 30 seconds and receives about 1.2m calls each year to its 42 animal centres, four animal hospitals and 152 branches. The charity estimates the UK pet population is 9m dogs and 8m cats. n To rehome a dog or cat or view the video of the dogs’ makeover, see www.rspca-radcliffe.org.uk

Saving Village Halls

COMMUNITY LINCS’S NEW CAMPAIGN...

LINCOLNSHIRE Community Lincs has re-launched its campaign to save our village halls for post-lockdown life in 2021. England saw the creation of around 10,000-plus village halls since the 1920s, and Community Lincs’s campaign aims to show the benefits that they have provided for rural communities ever since. “Village halls are a vital hub for our rural county and we estimate over 4,000 people volunteer to run and maintain halls for our local communities,” says the charity’s Samantha Smith, launching the local campaign to highlight their importance in January. “Village Halls Week is a national celebration of village halls, their volunteers and the services they offer their communities.” The campaign has been created in conjunction with Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE). n See www.communitylincs.com.

Appleby Village Hall in North Lincolnshire built in 1950.

Old tales to inspire new writers in the Deepings...

DEEPINGS Children and young people are being invited to take part in an exciting new short story writing competition in association with the Deepings Literary Festival. Authors up to 13 years old are invited to write a story of up to 500 words creating an imaginative twist on a nursery rhyme or tale. Entries should be in by 21st March, 1st prize is a £50 book voucher. n Email: enquiries@deepings literaryfestival.co.uk.

Local Food Forethought...

NEW BUSINESS ZONE WILL HELP LINCOLNSHIRE TO REMAIN THE COUNTY THAT FEEDS THE COUNTRY

HOLBEACH South Lincolnshire is to gain a new Food Enterprise Zone near Holbeach to facilitate better collaboration between those in the food and farming sector, and to incubate new food businesses, say organisers. “The Food Enterprise Zone will create fantastic job opportunities for our region, as well as generating an estimated £51m of additional GVA over the next 10-years.” “Subject to planning approval, work is due to commence on the Hub building in spring 2021, with view to completion in early 2022.” n See www.greaterlincolnshirelep.co.uk. North Lincolnshire Council is offering parish and town councils a share of £25,000 to ensure that spring and summer is ‘blooming’ fabulous. The money can be obtained via the North Lincolnshire In Bloom initiative and can be used for planters, flowers and shrubs that will enhance the local area.

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In Brief

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A ROUND ABOUT WAY OF MAKING DRIVING EASIER...

Sleaford’s Holdingham Roundabout will be improved this summer with work due to begin as Pride goes to press. The A17 roundabout connects Lincoln, Sleaford, Grantham, Boston and Newark, so improvements will benefit all those travelling across the county, and will benefit holidaymakers and HGVs travelling to Norfolk via the A1 and A17 during the summer. Improvements will include traffic lights, to ease congestion and improve safety. The improvements will be complete by the end of 2021. n

THE BURROWS, FRAMPTON, BOSTON £595,000

Distinctive five-bedroomed country residence offering elegant and light-filled spacious family living in a delightful rural setting. Internal accommodation includes a superb family kitchen/breakfast room with Range oven, elegant dual aspect sitting room with parquet flooring and inset multifuel stove, formal dining room, charming study with double doors onto a large Victorian style garden room and the principal bedroom boasts a luxury en-suite jacuzzi, shower, and dressing area. The secluded lawned garden leads to a large outdoor heated swimming pool and entertaining area, with separate pool room and attached workshop/studio, together with a bespoke children’s tree house, and parking for numerous vehicles. Excellent and sought-after grammar schools are available in nearby Boston with mainline train services to London King’s Cross (approximately 95 minutes) from Spalding (12 miles). THE WOODHALL, ALLINGTON, GRANTHAM £595,000

A charmingly contemporary property in a sought-after tranquil village location which has been extended and upgraded to create a stylish hi-spec four-bedroom family home boasting over 2,200sq ft of accommodation. The stunning family kitchen/breakfast room offers bi-folding doors which expand the room fully out onto the terrace and garden. Ground floor accommodation includes a generous dining room with views over the surrounding countryside, an elegant sitting room with feature inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove, study / play room and utility room. To the first floor there is a stylish principal bedroom with luxurious en-suite wet room, guest bedroom with en-suite and a further two double bedrooms. To the front aspect of the property there are far-reaching countryside views and a driveway leading to a double garage, to the rear, the south-facing garden has been professionally landscaped. In addition, Grantham’s excellent grammar schools.

4 5 2 EPC Rating: N/A

LAUNDE HOUSE, ANCASTER, GRANTHAM £599,950

A handsome Grade II listed Georgian country residence located in a designated conservation village surrounded by beautiful countryside. This spacious stone-built property combines stylish interior design with elegant proportions to create a truly special family home. The porticoed entrance leads to a delightful hallway giving access to the four ground floor reception rooms which include a spacious sitting room with stunning bay window and feature fireplace, family room with log burner, formal sitting room and hi-spec breakfast kitchen which leads into a beautiful garden room. The principal bedroom boasts a walk-in wardrobe and luxurious en-suite bathroom and the three additional bedrooms are located over two floors. The property is set in large secluded and mature walled gardens with a spacious terrace. 5 4 3 EPC Rating: C

BURWARD HOUSE, BURTON PEDWARDINE £600,000

Burward House is an impressive executive home located within the pretty hamlet of Burton Pedwardine which is just two miles from the well served village of Heckington. The accommodation, nearing 4490 sq. ft, has been built to the highest specification throughout and provides the ideal home for both entertaining and open plan family living. Each of the principle reception rooms radiates from the impressive entrance hall which features a spectacular central staircase, and include an open-plan kitchen and family room, large living room, generous dining room, and separate study. The property boasts a superb master bedroom suite with a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden, an en-suite guest bedroom and three further bedrooms. Externally the property occupies an enviable position with formal lawn gardens, wonderful open views and detached double garage with workshop area and office space.

4 4 2 EPC Rating: Exempt 4 5 13 EPC Rating: C

Millfield Lane, Frampton £375,000

This four bedroom detached cottage enjoys a semi-rural village position with open fields to the rear and yet has good access to Boston, the village of Kirton and the A16 for anyone wishing to commute. The property has two generous reception rooms and a dining kitchen, has a large private plot and a detached double garage / workshop.

Linden Way, Boston £395,000

Situated in one of Boston’s most desirable locations and convenient to both Pilgrim Hospital and Boston High School, this four bedroom detached home has two reception rooms and two bathrooms, is filled with Art Deco style character features and has a very large and established rear garden with a covered outdoor dining area.

Spilsby Road, Boston £445,000

Such a beautifully maintained period property with four reception rooms, and five bedrooms over three floors. It enjoys a private mature rear garden, ample off road parking for many vehicles a brand new bespoke sun-lounge and a detached Double Garage and is within a convenient walking distance to schools, hospital and the town centre.

Rawsons Lane, Boston O/O £650,000

Enjoying what must be one of the most attractive uninterrupted parkland views to the rear, The Elms is filled with charm and character and has a superb dining kitchen along with three other spacious reception rooms all fitted with wood-burners. There are five double bedrooms two of which are en-suite. This individually designed four bedroom family home may benefit from some cosmetic updating but has two generous reception rooms, a kitchen with a spacious pantry off and a conservatory overlooking the large, established and well maintained rear gardens. Offered with no onward chain.

Spilsby Road, Boston £525,000

Fantastic four bedroom Grade Two Listed Georgian property, with many original features and a range of outbuildings to include former coach house, stables, multiple garages, games room and a workshop. There are four reception rooms, three en-suites and an attractive mature garden with outdoor kitchen and pizza oven.

Wainfleet Road, Boston £325,000