West Lindsey News Autumn 2010

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West Lindsey News

Kids driving you up the wall?

West Lindsey District Council

The magazine for West Lindsey residents Autumn 2010

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West Lindsey News

Have the kids been driving you up the wall?


The magazine for West Lindsey residents Autumn 2010

Find out how youngsters beat the summertime blues Page 24

is your magazineEdited by the Communications Team at

West Lindsey District Council and produced in partnership with North Kesteven District Council. Each issue costs approximately 11p to produce.

Editorial

Tel: 01427 676512Email: [email protected]: West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall,

Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NACouncil EnquiriesTel: 01427 676676

Typetalk: 18002 01427 676676Website: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk

Email: [email protected] Area Office: Multi-Use Centre, Caistor

LN7 6UB. Tel 01472 859017Market Rasen Area Office: Adj Festival Hall,

Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3JA Tel 01673 843263

West Lindsey News is the prime source of news about the District. Our magazine is delivered to

every household and includes information which the authority would have to pay to publish elsewhere. We welcome your comments about the magazine

– all correspondence should be addressed to West Lindsey News, Guildhall, Marshall’s

Yard, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 2NA or email: [email protected]

If you know a resident who does not receive West Lindsey News who would like

to please call 01427 676580.This magazine is printed on paper from sustainable

forests and for every tree which is harvested two more are planted.

This document is available in large print, Braille, audio,

electronic formats such as CD, or in a different

language.

West Lindsey News

Douglas Gilpin, 89, of The Paddocks, Willingham by Stow, was registered blind

five years ago.Each week, he has managed to

put his own bins out at the end of his drive, for collection. But it has not been easy for him. He said: “Our road gets very windy and the bins fall over easily, especially when they are empty.

“When I used to go out to bring my bin back I found it difficult to find it because of my eyesight.”

Refuse collectors, who work on Round Five, heard about Mr Gilpin’s situation and have been going the extra mile to help him.

Cllr Jackie Brockway, chairman of the Waste Services Committee, said: “Mr Gilpin’s grandson approached staff and explained he was struggling to collect his bin.

“Ever since then we have made sure we return his bin on his drive every week. Our role is more than just collecting waste; we keep alert in case anyone needs our

help.”Mr Gilpin is really pleased with

the service he receives from the council: “I did not have chance to thank the workers personally until today. You have really gone above and beyond for me. Thank you.”

The council has added Mr Gilpin to the assisted bin collection service. In West Lindsey about 1,000 residents receive help through this system, which offers help to households where the occupants are unable to present waste at the property boundary.

If all residents of the household are physically unable to put refuse sacks or wheeled bins out for collection at the property boundary, we will ensure that you can have your waste collected from an agreed point.

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A blind resident has praised the council for going above and beyond the call of duty

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If you require this serviceTel: (01427) 676676 (ask for Waste Services)Email: customer.services@ west-lindsey.gov.uk Web: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk

Happy to help: Douglas Gilpin thanks the Council’s Waste Team

When you have finished reading this magazine please recycle it

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West Lindsey puts improved customer care and better partnership working at heart of planning

The Council has launched a Facebook page – so it’s even easier to stay in touch with the latest news

Partnership working is the key to delivering an improved planning service.

That is the message from Mark Sturgess, the new Development Services Manager at the council.

Mark said: “Internally we are a very efficient council when it comes to planning, but I would like to further improve our customer care.

“I would like us to think how we can interact with our customers and consider things more from the customer’s point of view.”

He is currently looking at new methods of getting feedback from

agents, applicants and parish and town councils, to help shape the service and ensure it is what they want.

“There will always be applications where we will say ‘no’ but that is after we have exhausted all methods of trying to make it work.

“It would also educate customers to help them understand why we have made decisions. The council’s advice is for applicants to get in touch as soon as possible – even before the application is made.”

Mark joined the council in June from Purbeck District Council. He said: “I was excited by the opportunities

at West Lindsey to do real planning around things such as the Growth Point Agenda in Gainsborough.

“I am impressed with some of the projects that have already been accomplished, such as Marshall’s Yard.”

Mark has moved to the area with his wife Mary and their 10 year-old daughter Louisa. He has a degree in town planning and a masters in business administration, but it was not his first career choice.

He said: “I wanted to be a lawyer, not a planner, but I soon discovered a love of historic buildings.”

The page will have news from around the District, events and photographs, as well as useful

links to other council information.It can be accessed by visiting:

www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/facebookCommunications Officer,

Shelley Knowles, said: “We want to be as accessible as possible, which means finding new ways to make it

easy for all residents to keep in touch.“Social networking sites allow us to

provide up-to-the minute information and make it easier for people to contact us.”

The Facebook page has been created to complement the authority’s website at: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk which is regularly updated with the latest news and events.

We have also launched our own Twitter account: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/twitter

And if that was not enough, customers visiting the council offices at the Guildhall in Gainsborough, will be able to see breaking news on the TV screen as they wait to be served in reception.

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New boss Mark Sturgess pictured with his team

More ways to stay in touch

Good foundation to build on planning service


Job Centre Plus presented the Youth Employment Award to Hill Holt Wood at Norton Disney in

Lincolnshire and West Lindsey District Council, for the greatest contribution to employing 18-24 year-olds.

Karen Lowthrop, CEO of Hill Holt Wood – an environmental social enterprise – said: “We are very pleased to see the work of social enterprises recognised by this employment award.

“We have formed a unique partnership with West Lindsey District Council to deliver economic development in some of the most deprived areas in the region.”

The council teamed up with Hill Holt Wood to deliver the Future Jobs Fund scheme.

Between October and July, some 71 people from West Lindsey were placed in jobs.

Mrs Lowthrop added: “Working with West Lindsey and other district councils to deliver the Future Jobs Fund programme enables us to provide much needed employment training and skills to young people in the area.

“Hill Holt Wood has a history of delivering new talents and opportunity to the most excluded groups.

“For the individuals concerned,

awards such as these are seen as recognition for their effort and involvement in the scheme and we are pleased that our work with WLDC has been rewarded.”

The partnership was also named runner-up in the following categories:

Skills Development Award The New Recruit of the Year Award – for Paul Gregory and Karen Hegarty.

Nicoya Palastanga, Employment & Skills Project Manager at the council welcomed the news: “We are thrilled to win and to be recognised in several categories.

“This is a testament to the success of our partnership with Hill Holt Wood and the calibre of the people we have employed.

“They have made a real commitment to work and willingness to learn new skills and make a real contribution to the organisations they

A unique partnership in West Lindsey has secured a regional award for boosting employment among young people in the district

Want to do something worthwhile for your local community?

West Lindsey District Council is looking for an independent member to serve on its Audit Committee, which is responsible for a number of functions including Audit Activity and the Regulatory Framework (Assurance).Further details available at: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk or call Sue Harrison, Central & Democratic Services Manager, on: 01427 676600

Job providers win special award

Suzanne Fysh, Regeneration Services Manager at WLDC,

celebrates winning the Youth Employment Award


are based with.“This is reflected in the 50 per cent

who have moved into permanent employment. This was mainly through Future Jobs Fund, although the council has started four apprentices this year which also contributed.”

Mrs Palastanga explained many of

the young people have never worked and without experience, they were finding it difficult to get a foot on the job ladder.

She added: “By landing a job through the Future Jobs Fund they are increasing their skills and self-confidence.

“They have a good reference to take to future employers and have real work experience to talk about in job applications and at interviews.

“I would like to say a special thank you to Bob Huntley who is the FJF Ranger at Hill Holt Wood.”

Do you struggle to pay your Rent or Council Tax?If you do, you might be eligible for Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit. Income from Child Benefit and Child Maintenance payments are no longer counted in the calculation of Housing and Council Tax Benefit which may mean you will qualify for help with your rent or Council Tax.Contact West Lindsey District Council Benefits Team on 01427 676565 to find out more details.

If your savings are higher than £16,000 you will not qualify for Benefit.

1. Lucy Picksley, Former Future Jobs Fund Coordinator and Nicoya Palastanga from the Council, are presented with the Youth Employment Award from Sharon Forton of the National Apprenticeship Service.2. Chloe Bailey picks up the award on behalf of Karen Hegarty for the runner up in the New Recruit of the Year award, which was presented by Diana Gilhespy Executive Director of the East Midlands Development Agency.3. Bob Huntley, Future Jobs Fund Ranger at Hill Holt Wood, and Nicoya Palastanga, Employment & Skills Project Manager at WLDC, are presented with the runner-up prize for Skills Development Award, from Liz Searle (Skills Funding Agency Director).

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Four councils in Central Lincolnshire have come together to produce a visionary new plan that will help to shape the area over the next 15 to 20 years.

The Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee has been created to prepare the Plan on behalf of the three Central Lincolnshire authorities of Lincoln City, North Kesteven District and West Lindsey District in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council.

It will set out planning policies for how the area should develop to meet future housing, employment and community needs while protecting and enhancing its quality of life, character and environment.

We would like to know what you think the key issues are facing Central Lincolnshire? How much development should take place? What type of development and where?...

Many people’s views have already been gathered by the individual councils which will help to shape the options considered for the plan. This is your opportunity to get involved and add comments.

If you’d like to know more about the Core Strategy and when and how you can get involved please contact the Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit. A new joint website is currently being developed, but in the meantime information is available through the following websites:

www.lincoln.gov.uk/ldf www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/ldf www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/ldf or e-mail: [email protected] or call 01529 414155

Regular updates will be posted on the above websites and in the local press or you can ask to be placed on our consultation database.

Information and documents can be made available in Braille, Audiotape, larger print, PC disk or CD Rom or in different languages.

This is your chance to have your say. Let us have your views now.

SHAPING CENTRAL LINCOLNSHIRE Have your say

Everyone Active is on a mission to get an additional one million people active.

They have teamed up with West Lindsey News to offer all our readers the opportunity for three people to be active at any of their centres for the price of one!

The offer is valid for adults and children, which means you can bring along up to two friends and/or family members. Only one person will pay whilst the other two can get active for free! There’s a whole host of activities – you could use the gym, swim or play squash or badminton.

Everyone Active is also offering 28 days FREE when you take out a membership at:De Aston Sports Centre in Market Rasen: 01673 842695Caistor Sports Hall: 01472 852404West Lindsey Leisure Centre, Gainsborough: 01427 615169

Back thebig activity challenge!

Terms and ConditionsThis voucher entitles two people to try one activity for free when a third person pays full price. The free activities must be of an equal or lower value to the one purchased. Offer is valid at all local Everyone Active Leisure Centres until September 26. The free activities for two people must be redeemed at the same time as the one being purchased. Offer does not apply to swimming lessons or memberships. It applies only to casual sessions such as casual swimming, gym usage, squash, badminton or classes. Offer applies to adults and children. Children under eight must be accompanied by someone over 18 years. Only one voucher per person throughout the promotional period. You will be asked to complete an application form for a free Everyone Active card upon arrival. Facilities vary at each centre, offer subject to availability and centre programme. To redeem present this voucher at your local centre.

Everyone Active manages these facilities in partnership with WLDC

Reader offer!3 can get active for price of 1 with Everything Active

Web: www.everyoneactive.com

A creative schoolgirl has helped design a brand new logo to raise awareness of a new

service to help families in the district.The West Lincolnshire and Boston

Family Intervention Service was launched this year to offer intensive support to families to ensure they are part of the community.

The new logo was unveiled at a special assembly held at Hemswell Cliff Primary School.

Ten-year-old pupil Millie Littledyke designed a logo based around a brightly coloured jigsaw, scooping a £15 voucher for her efforts. She said: “I wanted to do something different so I used puzzle pieces to show they are all linked together. The hands show

people working together to complete the puzzle.”

West Lindsey District Council Chief Executive Manjeet Gill picked the winning design. The new logo will feature on all the FIS branding to promote the service.

Millie added: “I am really proud as it took me a long time to do. I never expected to win!”

Her mother Christine said: “I am really happy for Millie. She put a lot of work into this logo, and is quite into her art, but she does not think she is any good – hopefully this will give her a boost to continue.”

Cllr William Parry, vice chairman of West Lindsey District Council, presented the prizes to the children.

He said: “I would like to thank all the children for taking part in this competition.

“Congratulations to Millie for her hard work and inspirational design, which will be used by the FIS team.”

Suzanne Scott, Headteacher of Hemswell Cliff Primary

School, was thrilled the children were given the opportunity to take part in the competition.

She said: “It is really important for the children to know they can have an impact – not necessarily just here in school, but in the wider community. This is something they can really be proud of. The competition has also helped raise awareness about the services that are available.”

Pupil Matty Needes won second prize in the competition and a £10 Argos voucher. Ellie Robinson,10, came third and won a £5 Argos voucher.

During the assembly Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Julie McFaul said: “Working together with the FIS team and the children, we hope to engage everybody in how to be good citizens.”

She presented a good citizen award to pupil Grace Huby for acting as a good role model within the school.

Schoolgirl pieces together logo for new family service

Winning designs


Main photo: winner Millie Littledyke, pictured with her winning design and Cllr William Parry and FIS Manager Lisa Woolford. Right: runner-up Matty Needes

PCSO Julie McFaul presents a Good Citizen Award to Grace Huby

A West Lindsey couple who turned their family home into a B&B have been nominated for

a regional award.Jane and Peter Summers who

run Grayingham Lodge at Northorpe are through to the finals of the East Midlands Tourism Awards 2010.

Mrs Summers said: “We are thrilled to get through to the regional final. This is a great boost to get us started.”

The B&B opened in November 2009 and was awarded a 5-Star Silver Award by their first guest, an Inspector from ‘Enjoy England’ (former Tourism Board).

The detached farm house built in 1848 in brick and stone has been

in the Summers’ family for five generations.

Visit Lincolnshire has helped six businesses reach the regional finals of the annual East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards.

Cllr Diane Rodgers, Deputy Chair of the Economic & Regeneration Committee, at West Lindsey congratulated the business on the nomination: “We are very pleased one of the businesses in our area has been shortlisted for this prestigious award.

“It is great to see they are being rewarded for all

their hard work, especially as they only opened in November. We wish them the best of luck.”

The winner will be announced on October 7.

Rural businesses and community groups can apply for a new grant to help

their enterprises start, expand and improve.

Lincolnshire County Council is offering grants of up to £10,000 as part of the new Rural Gain Grant.

It is hoped the grants will help stop the loss of essential services in the community and the devastating impact it has.

Jeff Summers, Chairman of West Lindsey’s Economic & Regeneration Committee, is keen for businesses to seize this unique opportunity: “It is becoming rare for grants to be available, especially capital grants.

“That is why it is important businesses in West Lindsey take advantage of this unique offer.”

The scheme is available to rural

retailing businesses and community groups based in a village or small town in Lincolnshire.

However, to qualify they must have a population of no more than 5,000 and the projects must improve access to local services.

The grants available will range from £250 to £10,000 up to a maximum of 50 per cent of the total project costs.

Cllr Summers added: “This money can help towards business efficiency, access improvement, new services and much more.”

Anyone interested should complete an expression of interest form, ahead of the full application form. These are both available along with the full terms and conditions by visiting: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk and searching for the grant.

An application pack can be obtained from Alison Marshall or Chantelle Grundy on: 01522 782070 or email: [email protected]

Nineteenth-century farmhousenominated for tourism award

A West Lindsey couple’s B&B has been nominated for a regional award


Grants boost for rural businessesJane Summers hopes her B&B will win

Capital expenditure improvements to sales/service delivery area: including lighting, refrigeration, layout and shelving. Innovations to sales area: café, internet, tearooms, local produce counters. Introduction of new services: pay point, dry cleaning, home delivery. Improvements to security: update alarm system, CCTV, mirrors and layout. Business efficiency: improved energy use, stock control, energy saving devices. Access improvements: signage, pathways, cycle storage, buggy storage.

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The council is leading the way in stamping out fraud in the district

West Lindsey as ‘good as gold’ at maintaining register of addresses

More than £50,000 in housing and council tax benefits was overpaid to residents in West

Lindsey in just three months, it has been revealed.

Between April and June the council successfully prosecuted 10 people and gave 13 further sanctions, which included fines or cautions.

Cllr Meg Davidson, Chairman of the Organisation & Resources Committee at the council said: “The benefit system was introduced to help people in times of need. The fact people are defrauding the system means there’s less money to help those people who are in financial difficulties.

“It is important during the current financial climate that we are able to support those people who actually need the money.”

West Lindsey District Council is leading the way in Lincolnshire when it comes to tackling the issue.

Figures for 2009-2010 show the council took more action per thousand cases than the other six councils in the county.

Cllr Davidson added: “This is a fantastic result for the council. It’s

thanks to data matching and the dedicated work of the local authority staff that we are getting better and quicker at identifying culprits.”

The council frequently receives tip-offs from members of the public, who send information via anonymous letters, emails and telephone calls.

Last year, the council received 635 referrals and identified a total overpayment of £145,716.

Between April and June this year, the team had received 118 referrals and identified £52,677 which had been falsely claimed.

During this period the council have completed 78 investigations – thanks to its special fraud unit, which was set up to detect, deter and prevent fraud benefit.

People who claim benefits falsely often do so because they forget to report the following: n They now have a partnern They are receiving other benefitsn They have savingsn They start work n They inherit money n They leave their property

Local authorities have the responsibility for creating new addresses and maintaining

them, using an address database called ‘The Local Land & Property Gazetteer (LLPG)’.

Out of seven local authorities in Lincolnshire, just two achieved the overall ‘Gold Standard’, for accurately recording both residential and business properties.

Corporate Systems Manager, Jeannette Anderson said: “Having a good database is important. Without this information, emergency services wouldn’t be able to locate addresses accurately in emergencies.

“It also has a knock-on effect for the council to ensure it is as efficient as possible by making sure letters all reach the correct addresses.”

North Kesteven District Council

also achieved the gold standard. Mrs Anderson said: “It is not a coincidence that both have achieved the standard as Stewart Howarth works for both authorities maintaining their LLPGs. It is due to his hard work on this particular area to improve standards.

“Special thanks should also go to Vicki Stevens, Street Naming and Numbering Officer and Hannah Myles-Stanley”.

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Reporting benefit fraudCall the council: 01427 676537. All calls are treated in the strictest of confidence. A trained member of staff will take any information you can provide. An answer phone service is also provided for out-of-office hours 01427 675178.Call the National Benefit Fraud Hotline: 0800 854 440. Lines are open between 7am - 11pm, seven days a week. It is free and confidential. If you have speech or hearing problems you can use a text phone service: 0800 328 0512.In Person: You can report your suspicions to a member of staff if you are visiting the council.Email: [email protected]: You can use our online form by visiting the council’s websiteIn Writing: Benefit Investigations, West Lindsey District Council, The Guildhall, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 2DH.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about benefit fraud please contact the benefit fraud investigation team on 01427 676522.


That’s entertainment!

Shrek forever


Your guide to what’s happening at the Trinity Arts Centre Autumn 2010

Welcome to our guide to what’s on at Gainsborough’s Trinity Arts Centre – the arts venue for the whole of West Lindsey. And people travelling into town should remember that parking in Gainsborough is free after 6pm and on Sundays, so your trip to the theatre might not be as expensive as you thought!

SEPTEMBER8th:FILM Heartbreaker – L’arnacoeur (15) A breezy French comedy about a brother and sister who are professional relationship wreckers. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

9th: LIVE COMEDY Hoot Comedy ClubThe headline act is Al Rudge, whose world according to the BBC ‘is a chucklesome one filled with old school variety, quirky visual gags, clever one-liners and breathtaking magic tricks’. Full supporting cast and resident compere Elliot J. Huntley. Tickets £5.

11th: BAND MUSIC The Lincolnshire Hospital BandThe John Coupland Hospital Charities Fund welcomes the Lincolnshire Hospital Band to the Arts Centre. The evening promises a festival of the best of British band music. Tickets £7.50.

15th: FILM Vincere (15)Fascinating look at the tragic story of Ida Dalser, the one-time mistress of Italian Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini, who gave up everything for a chance at love only to die alone. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

17th:FILM The Brothers Bloom (12A)A pair of conmen brothers (pictured above) attempt ‘one last job’ and try to steal millions from a lonely heiress in this comedy. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

18th:FILM Shrek Forever After (PG) Kids Club at 12 noon. Donkey, Princess Fiona and Shrek the ogre return for the final instalment. Tickets £4.50, concession £3.50 and Kids Club membership is available.

PLAY Happy Jack by John Godber, Library Theatre CompanyThis amusing and touching play follows the lives of Jack and Liz from their early courtship to retirement. Inspired by Godber’s own grandparents, this leaves a warm glow in the heart. Tickets £10, concessions £8.


The best in professional and amateur entertainment can be seen at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough over the coming weeks. The centre for performing arts and film can boast a programme which includes BAFTA nominated folk comedian Richard Digance and the Gainsborough Amateur Operatic Society who are continuing their centenary celebrations with a programme of song and dance from musicals past and present.

What’s on Trinity Street, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire DN21 2ALBox Office: 01427 676655Web: www.trinityarts.co.uk

Vincere – showing on September 15

22nd: FILM Le Concert (15) Former Bolshoi Ballet leader, Andrei Filipov, has seen his career publicly broken and now works cleaning the opera house he once directed. With the help of Anne-Marie Jacquet, a young virtuoso, he might manage to reunite his old orchestra and play once more. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

24th – 25th: MUSICAL Gainsborough Amateur Operatic SocietyThe society continue their centenary celebrations with song and dance from musicals past and present, such as A Chorus Line, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Crazy for You and Wicked. Tickets £8.

29th: LITERATURE Jayne Eyre Dr Jane Mackay gives a lunchtime talk on Charlotte Bronte’s Jayne Eyre. Tickets £6.50 including a hot drink.

FILM Coco & Igor (15)This is the love story is of two geniuses; fashion designer Coco Chanel and composer Igor Stravinsky (pictured below). The tale of passion in their relationship questions the turmoil of creation. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

OCTOBER1st:BLUES Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band First hailed as a ‘young guitar prodigy’, Bryant (pictured above) began playing guitar aged 15. He has performed with Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy and Peter Green to name but a few. Tickets £10, concessions £8.

2nd: THEATRE The Dragon’s Daughter by Blunderbus Theatre Company With bewitching music and beautiful puppets, this is a funny and moving story about a brave little boy and a scared little dragon who grow to become the very best of friends. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

6th: FILM Inception (15) In a world where computers can help access our dreams and ideas, a corporate thief must enter the dream world and plant an idea. Tickets £4.50, concessions £3.50.

8th: MEDIUM Stephen HolbrookHolbrook is one of the UK’s most respected mediums. Come along, sit back, relax and enjoy the evening. It belongs to you and your loved ones.

9th: COMEDIAN Richard DiganceDigance (pictured below) has been BAFTA nominated; supported Steve Martin and Robin Williams; and recently won a Gold Award from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and played to half a million people at Knebworth. He was also voted by the Sunday People as one of the Magnificent Seven of Comedy alongside Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse. Digance is happiest on stage, armed with only his wit and a guitar. Tickets £15, concessions £13.



This year we’re following Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road in the Wizard of Oz.

The cast from Yellow Brick Road Productions have included a whole host of stunning special effects including the awesome digitally projected wizard.

The cast will be joined by the Everett Fox School of Dance so put on your ruby slippers and book your seat for one of the best value shows in the county.

Prices are £10 for adults (concessions £7), children £6, school tickets are £5 and a family ticket (two adults and two children) is £26.

If live theatre, music and cinema have you on cloud nine, then take a look at Trinity Arts Centre’s

Guardian Angels scheme. By becoming a Guardian Angel you

will help and support the arts hub for West Lindsey.

The heavenly benefits include:

£1 off all films. Concessionary prices for most evening live shows. Priority booking on selected events. A discount booklet that gives you extra savings throughout the year. Membership newsletters, season brochures and e-bulletins. Discounted room hire for parties, meetings and special occasions. Free entry into an annual prize draw to win family tickets to the Christmas panto.

Full Guardian Angel membership costs £15 (£30 joint) or £10 at the concessionary rate (£20 joint).

You could be a Trinity Guardian Angel!

Panto is a wizard idea!Christmas may seem a long way off, but plans are well advanced for this year’s panto

The Trinity Arts Centre Bar holds exhibitions of work by local artists throughout the year

Until September 20: Painter Roy Collett

September 21 - November 1: Painter Mags Bradley

November 2 - December 6: Printmaker Judith Devons

Craft cabinet programme:Until September 20: Potter Alan BirchillSeptember 21 – November 1: Jeweller Sharon DickinsonNovember 2 – December 6: Ceramics by Judith Devons

For more information ring Claire White on (01427) 675134

Performance dates:SchoolsDec 15: 10am and 1pmDec 16: 10am and 1pmDec 17: 10am and 1pm

Public performancesDec 18: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 19: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 20: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 21: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 22: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 23: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 26: 3pmDec 27: 2pm and 6.30pmDec 28: 2pm and 6.30pm

To book tickets visit:Tel: (01427) 676655Web: www.trinityarts.co.uk


The glorious sunshine drew in record breaking crowds of 68,000 people to the two-day

spectacular.Organised by the Lincolnshire

Agriculture Society, the event showcases the best in county skills, produce, livestock and council services.

Council Chief Executive Manjeet Gill said: “I would like to say thank you to all the officers and the councillors for supporting what is an amazing show for West Lindsey and the county.

“This is the biggest show in the county, so it’s the best way to get information across to members of the public about the wide range of services we provide.”

Brian and Ivy Siddown of

Honeyholes Lane, Dunholme, visited the West Lindsey marquee to chat to their councillors. Mr Siddown said: “It is nice to sit down with a coffee and have a chat and to meet people you would not normally meet.”

Visitors to the council’s marquee were able to see what services the council provides, ask questions, seek advice and enter a few competitions.

Chairman of West Lindsey, Cllr Owen Bierley, said: “The show is a good showcase for West Lindsey. We have had a lot of good interaction with members of the public.”

Cllr Alf Frith and his wife Margaret said they thoroughly enjoy the annual event. Cllr Frith said: “It is great seeing people face-to-face, to talk about any issues they may have.”

Edith Smith of Tower Street, Gainsborough, was at the event. She said: “The councillors are all very social. I have been talking to Cllr Alan Caine who has been telling me about all the good work in Caistor. It is great to have the opportunity to sit and talk to the councillors and it is really nice to see the Chief Executive supporting

the event and chatting to everyone.”Cllr Alan Caine said both days at

the show were brilliant: “It was a good opportunity to interact with many of our West Lindsey residents. You can sort out a lot of problems over a cuppa.”

Record-breaking crowds at district’s flagship event

Lucky Emma Gibbs won a day out for two with the Red Arrows at our stand at the Lincolnshire Show.

Emma, from Long Bennington, had her entry drawn out of the hat by Council Chairman Owen Bierley.

Emma and her guest will take a look behind the scenes with the world-famous aerobatic team during the winter training session.

Other competition winners were Charlotte Ingley-Smith of Caistor and Zoe Clark of Cherry Willingham. Charlotte and Zoe both win family tickets for a show of their choice at Gainsborough’s Trinity Arts Centre.

Our show winners

Thousands of visitors flocked to West Lindsey for the 126th Lincolnshire Show in July

Cllr David Cotton with Dunholme residents Brian and Ivy SiddownCllr Alan Caine chats to Gainsborough resident Edith Smith

Chief Executive Manjeet Gill and Chairman

Owen Bierley welcome guests

A husband who was forced to quit work to help care for his sick wife is urging residents

not to suffer money worries in silence.The pair, who asked to remain

anonymous, fell behind on their mortgage payments and were on the verge of losing the family home.

The self-employed plumber said: “My wife was taken ill so I had to give up work to care for her. We soon realised we could not afford to pay our bills, let alone the mortgage.

“We tried selling our home to help, but we struggled to do that.”

The pair sought help from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, who directed them to the council’s Mortgage Rescue Scheme.

West Lindsey District Council has

been working closely with the family and other agencies for seven months to come up with a solution.

Now they are able to stay in their home and can easily manage to rent it back from social landlord ACIS Group.

The family are delighted with the outcome and said: “Everyone has been so helpful and we are thrilled we can stay in our family home. We are deeply in the council’s debt.

“Rachel Cooper, our Home Options Advisor, went above and beyond the call of duty to help us and we really appreciate it.”

The council has now successfully completed its second mortgage rescue case and is due to

finalise two more cases.Grant Lockett, Housing, Renewal &

Community Safety Service Manager at the Council, welcomed the news: “The Mortgage Rescue Scheme is just one of a range of measures put in place to help those at risk of repossession.

“We would urge anyone who is concerned about their mortgage to speak to their lender or seek financial advice as soon as possible.”

A significant increase in the number of people seeking advice from councils in

Lincolnshire was recorded this summer.The increase was due to a

Lincolnshire-wide campaign – set up to help people struggling to pay their mortgage – to launch a freephone recession helpline number.

Sarah Hilton, Sub-Regional Homelessness Strategy Project Officer said: “Knowing where to start with mortgage worries can help elevate some of the anguish home owners face.

“One resident contacted the council after hearing the advertisement on a breakfast show because they couldn’t sleep due to worry. They are now

being helped by West Lindsey District Council’s Home Options Team.”

Paula Mahon, a mother of three, was on the verge of being evicted from her home in Sausthorpe after her marriage breakdown led to arrears with her mortgage. That same year she was diagnosed with cancer and her health started to deteriorate.

Her story was published across Lincolnshire to highlight how the Mortgage Rescue Scheme can help.

Thanks to the help she received, Mrs Mahon and her children no longer have to move home or school. She said: “I am really lucky: it would have been heartbreaking to move home. I can now start concentrating on my health and on my girls.”

A couple’s 14-year-old home has been saved, thanks to the Government’s Mortgage Rescue Scheme

Raising awareness is key to mortgage rescue scheme’s successGet the right advice


Helping hands: the Home Options Team is here to help you

Mortgage help?

If you wish to discuss your housing situation or are worried about losing your home contact:Tel: 01427 676676 (ask for Housing)

Even at the last minute, free legal representation is available at Court for possession hearings, so it’s important to turn up to Court. The Court Desk Service is available at Lincoln County Court and is staffed by the Citizens Advice Bureau. Ask the Usher for information on this service.

Did you know?

If you are worried about your mortgage:Tel: 01427 676676Web: www.nhas.org.uk www.mortgagehelp.gov.ukVisit: Citizens Advice Bureau, 26 North Street, Gainsborough (9:45am- 1:30pm Mon-Weds) Tel: 01427 810914; or Beaumont Lodge, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln Tel: 0844 4994199

A homeless prevention scheme has kept 110 people in their homes in just one year


M ortgage Rescue can help once you have exhausted all other options to pay your

mortgage and your mortgage lender is taking action.

The scheme can be used if the household is deemed as ‘priority need’ which is defined by the Housing Act 1996.

It includes dependant children, anyone in the household who is pregnant, elderly, disabled or long term sick, and they would be able to get help as homeless if your house was repossessed.

The council is delighted to confirm we have exceeded our homeless prevention targets.

Grant Lockett, Housing, Renewal & Community Safety Service Manager at WLDC said: “At West Lindsey we understand everyone’s needs are different, so we try to tailor our help to suit individuals.

“A staggering 70 households were prevented from becoming homeless between April 2008 and March 2009.

“Between April 2009 and March 2010, 110 households were prevented from becoming homeless – this is a testament to the hard working members of the Home Options Team.”

The Home Options team is not just about homelessness. It also offers free confidential advice on a wide range of housing matters including, joining the housing register, community safety and domestic abuse.

In June this year 421 people

contacted the team for help and advice.

Mr Lockett added: “At West Lindsey we understand everyone’s needs are different so try and tailor our help to suit individuals. If you need any housing advice please do not hesitate to contact one of our advisors.”

The Home Options team hold regular housing advice surgeries across the district.

To find a surgery near you please contact the Home Options Team on 01427 676676 or email: [email protected] Alternatively you can call into one of the offices: West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.Caistor Multi-Use Centre, 19 South Street, Caistor, LN76UB.Market Rasen Area Office, Festival Hall, Caistor Road.

Help is at hand

Housing options

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Other eligibility criteria will apply:

If you wish to discuss your housing situation or are worried about losing your home contact:Tel: 01427 676676 (ask for Housing)

This is not an exhaustive list and applicants should contact the council to apply for help.

people earn more than £60,000 a year or own a second home (including abroad).There are also limits on the value of the property.Applicants should contact their local council housing department to apply for help.

Supported housingThe Acis Supported Housing Team, based at the Acis House offices in Gainsborough and around the various sheltered schemes across the region, is committed to delivering high-quality support and making a positive difference to those living in supported housing.

Acis supported housing is about enabling older people to live their lives as independently as possible. It provides them with the opportunity to aspire to new activities or to sit in their own apartment and relax, knowing assistance is readily available.

An important factor in supported housing is the Scheme Manager who deals with all emergencies. In addition there are many other provisions designed to make life as easy as possible.

If you would like more information about Acis supported housing for yourself, a member of your family or a friend, please call 01427 675832.

The supported housing scheme at Newlands, Gainsborough


Know your councillorThe Conservatives are the controlling group on West Lindsey District Council.The composition of the authority is: Conservatives 22 seats, Liberal Democrats 14, Independents 1.Our simple guide tells you who your councillor is and how you can make contact.

Know your councillorBardney

I G FleetwoodFerry House Farm, Low Barlings, LangworthT: 01522 751939E: Ifleet@barlings. demon.co.uk

Caistor

A D Caine9 Horsemarket, CaistorT: 01472 851674E: [email protected]

KelseyGainsborough South West HemswellGainsborough South WestGainsborough North

Fiskerton

Mrs M W Davidson 22 Beech Avenue, Nettleham T: 01522 750614 E: meg@teamdavidson. freeserve.co.uk

Cherry Willingham

Mrs I Parrott 5 Lime Grove, Cherry Willingham T: 01522 751218 E: irmgard@ norwegianblue.com

Dunholme

Mrs S RawlinsBadgers Holt, Friesthorpe Road, Buslingthorpe T: 01673 885545 E: [email protected]

Cherry Willingham

Mrs A Welburn10 Lime Grove, Cherry WillinghamT: 01522 750068 E: anne.welburn@ btinternet.com

Caistor

Mrs A T LawrenceWhitegate Hill, CaistorT: 01472 851630E: angela.lawrence.26@ btinternet.com

Gainsborough North

P J O’Connor18 Woodhill Avenue, GainsboroughT: 01427 810776 E: cllrp.oconnor@ lincolnshire.gov.uk

Gainsborough East

M Tinker5 Middlefield Lane, GainsboroughT: 01427 615777 E: Cllrm.tinker@ lincolnshire.gov.uk

Gainsborough North

T Brown3 Fielding Way, Gainsborough T: 01427 810987 E: thomasbrown.brown0 @gogglemail.com

Gainsborough East

M L Starkey25 Riseholme Road, GainsboroughT: 01427 610936 E: Mel_Starkey2001@ yahoo.co.uk

Gainsborough East

KJ Smith 69 High Street, Blyton T: 01427 629648 E: cllr.k.smith@west- lindsey.gov.uk

C L StrangeCinders Cottage, Church-side, Grasby, Barnetby T: 01652 628448 E: Cllrc.strange@ lincolnshire.gov.uk

T V Young4 Churchill Way, Lea, Gainsborough T: 01427 678999 E: t.young91@ btinternet.com

P Howitt Cowan2 Kenmare Crescent, Gainsborough T: 01427 612017 E: cllr.p.howitt-cowan@ west-lindsey.gov.uk

Mrs J A Rainsforth6 Meadow Rise, Lea, GainsboroughT: 01427 613961 E: judyrainsforth@ talktalk.net

Mrs G F BardsleyHelion, 2 Ash Grove, GainsboroughT: 01427 612936 E: cllr.g.bardsley@west- lindsey.gov.uk

The Conservatives are the controlling group on West Lindsey District Council. The composition of the authority is:

Conservatives 22 seatsLiberal Democrats 14 seatsIndependents 1 seat

Our simple guide tells you who your councillor is and how you can make contact


Waddingham & Spital Wold View YarboroughWeltonWelton

Nettleham

A H Frith22 Cliff Avenue, NettlehamT: 01522 750647E: frith585@ btinternet.com

Market Rasen

B W Keimach74 Gordon Field, Market RasenT: 01673 849895 E: burbette123@ yahoo.com

Middle Rasen

G Wiseman1.2 Marshalls Court, Spring Gardens, Gainsborough T: 07944 291998. E: [email protected]

Market Rasen

K BridgerWaveney Cottage, Willingham Road, Market Rasen. T: 01673 843236 E: ken@waveney cottage.co.uk

Lea

Mrs J B Milne58 Queensway, GainsboroughT: 01427 616577E: Jessie.Milne@ yahoo.co.uk

Scotter

W S R ParryHighfield House, Summer Hill, Gainsborough. T: 01427 612066. E: [email protected]

Saxilby

D J Cotton42 Meadow Rise, Saxilby T: 01522 702634 E: david.cotton500@ ntlworld.com

Scampton

Mrs H ShoreRed Roofs, 31 Saxilby Road, Sturton by Stow T: 01427 788456 E: heathercshore@ sky.com

Saxilby

Mrs J Brockway72 Sykes Lane, Saxilby T: 01522 703972 E: jackiebrockway@ gmail.com

Nettleham

M G Leaning11 Highfields, Nettleham T: 01522 873175 E: malcolm.leaning@ ntlworld.com

Mr J J SummersWillow Green, Church Lane, Glentham, Market Rasen. T: 01673 878600 E: jeff.summers@ masstock.co.uk

T RegisBrandicarr Farm, Kelsey Road, Howsham, Market Rasen T: 01652 678942 E: [email protected]

O C Bierley36 Maple Avenue, Keelby, Grimsby T: 01469 560865 E: [email protected]

M J W ParishWest Dene, 26 Cliff Road, WeltonT: 01673 861118 E: [email protected]

Thonock TorkseySudbrookeScotter Stow

Mrs L A RollingsThe Granary, Green Lane, Pilham, Gainsborough. T: 01427 628114. E: [email protected]

Mr S F KinchL’Ecole, Main Street, TorkseyT: 01427 718243 E: [email protected]

S Curtis50 Scothern Lane, SudbrookeT: 01522 751874E: staurtlyncurtis@ aol.com

C J Underwood-Frost20 Ling Drive Gainsborough T: 07939 030695 E: cllrc.underwoodfrost@ lincolnshire.gov.uk

R A ShoreRed Roofs, 31 Saxilby Road, Sturton-By-Stow T: 01427 788456 E: [email protected]

Mrs D M RodgersCravendale House, 9 Eastfield Lane, Welton T: 01673 863385 E: [email protected]

Don’t lose your vote!During recent weeks you should have received your annual electoral registration form. Failure to confirm the information, as requested, within the next couple of weeks will result in a personal visit by a member of the canvass team which in turn results in increased costs to the Council – and for the council tax payers overall. If you would like more information contact Electoral Services on 01427 676575/6


SEPTEMBER7: Gainsborough Theatre Club Sign Up NightPatrons, friends and guests can tour the Old Nick, enjoy free entertainment and sign up for a new season of plays. There’s an exclusive sneak preview of all four planned productions. Support for a year costs £26 (£22 concessions). 7.30pm start.More details on 01427 810616

10-11: Persona Theatre present Woyzeck at the Old Nick, GainsboroughGeorg Buchner’s masterpiece about the tragedy of a lowly soldier. Forced to work in menial jobs, Woyzeck believes his beautiful wife Marie is having an affair. Tickets £7.50 (£6.50 concessions). 7.30pm start. More details on 01427 810616

11-12: RATS present Brookenby does BroadwayA variety show at the Limelight Theatre in Brookenby. Shows at 2.30pm each day, tickets £4. Box Office: 01472 852952

12: Proms in the Park at Caistor South Street ParkFree band concert, bring a chair and a picnic, from 3pm.

12: Hackthorn Hall gardensAfternoon teas served in the village hall from 1-5pm. Fresh flowers and produce for all in the gardens. Proceeds to St Michaels and All Angels Church. Entry £2.50.More details on 01673 860423 or visit www.hackthorn.com

17-18: Murder Most Horrid at Gainsborough Old HallBack by popular demand. Admission £12 including a light supper. More details on (01427) 612669 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

18: Indigo Entertainments present My Darling Clemmie by Hugh Whitemore at the Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby.Tickets £8 (£6.50 concessions). More details on 01673 885500

20-25: Have You Heard the One? By Bill Rodgers at the Old Nick, Gainsborough Originally a one-man show, this gentle comic drama is a verbatim piece set in a Northern working men’s club where bustling life masks the personal stories of the regulars. This hugely entertaining piece is teeming with true tales and promises to be a unique evening’s theatre. More details on 01427 810616

23: Vamous Theatre present Nursing Lives at the Broadbent Theatre in Wickenby Ex-Trestle Theatre members bring full mask theatre back onto the touring circuit. Taken from true stories of nurses at work and play during World War II. Tickets £8, £6.50 concessions. More details on 01673 885500

25: Hambledon Productions present A Hard Act to Follow at the Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby Tickets £8, £6.50 concessions.More details on 01673 885500

OCTOBER1: Lincolnshire Day Celebrations feature themed food on sale in the tearoom at the Gainsborough Old Hall. Tel 01427 612669 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

11: Hambleton Productions present A Hard Act to Follow at the Limelight Theatre in Brookenby Tickets £4 each. Box Office: 01472 852952/ 388019

What’s on West Lindsey

Gainsborough’s magnificent Old Hall, host to Murder Most Horrid in September and the Gainsborough Beer Festival in October


Recycling has literally taken to the streets of West Lindsey with the delivery of our first

on-street recycling bins.The trial of the new facility will allow

people to recycle cans, paper, plastics and glass rather than putting this recyclable rubbish into litter bins.

Three bins have been located in Gainsborough’s new market place with a further bin situated at the end of Silver Street. More recycling bins are planned for busy shopping areas in Gainsborough and beyond if the scheme proves successful.

Much of the waste being put into the litter bins across the district could be recycled and the on street

recycling bins are another initiative which should help the people of West Lindsey recycle even more of their rubbish. Glyn Pilkington, Waste and Recycling Operations Manager, said: “Residents of West Lindsey are already doing fantastically well, but to

achieve a recycling rate of 55% we’ve got to continue our efforts. This means making recycling easier for everyone.

“The on-street recycling banks are a great way of helping to keep the streets clean and increase recycling at the same time.”

It’s another welcome addition to the network of recycling facilities in West Lindsey and will complement the triple bin scheme and bring sites and household waste recycling centres at Summergangs Lane Gainsborough and Northern Terrace in Lincoln. A new site at Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen is due to open later this year.

14-16: Gainsborough Beer FestivalThis festival takes place in collaboration with Gainsborough Folk Festival at the Old Hall. More details on 01427 612669 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

16: Autumn craft and gift fair at Welton Village Hall The Autumn fair takes place from 10am - 4pm and costs £12 per table, refreshments on sale, parking free.More details from www.lincsfairs.com/weltoncraftandgiftfair.aspx

20: New Perspectives Theatre Company present Dolly at Caistor Town Hall Sponsored by the Artsservice, Lincolnshire County Council and West Lindsey District Council. Tickets £8, concessions £7. A 50p discount on each ticket bought in advance from Caistor Post Office.

21-23: Lindsey Rural Players present Loot by Joe Orton at the Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby Tickets £6.50, concessions £5. More details on 01673 885500

24: Use Your Loaf – part of the nationwide challenge – Local, Organic, Apple and Fairtrade at Gainsborough Old Hall More details on 01427 612669

30: Hogwart’s Hog Roast for All at Gainsborough Old Hall Details on 01427 612669 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

30: Market Rasen craft and gift fair at Festival Hall, Market RasenRefreshments on sale, free car parking. £12 per table approx six feet. More details at lincsfairs.com/marketrasenautumncraftandgiftfair.aspx

30: Mambo Jambo, Folk, Jazz – music for everyone at Caistor Town HallSponsored by the Artsservice, Lincolnshire County Council and West Lindsey District Council. Tickets £8, concessions £7. A 50p discount on each ticket bought in advance from Caistor Post Office.

NOVEMBER6: Caistor Lions Bonfire Night at South Street Park Best guy competition, hot soup and food novelties. From 6pm.

6: Footloose Theatre presents Paul Lehmann in The Adventures of Sherlock HolmesThis one-man show combines the best in physical theatre with the timeless art of storytelling. Tickets £8, concessions £6.50. More details on 01673 885500

25-27: Lindsey Rural Players present Ebenezer at the Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby A rock musical which recounts Dickens’s wonderful story of Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol. Tickets £6.50, concessions £5. More details on 01673 885500

27-28: Christmas Craft Fair at Gainsborough Old Hall This annual Victorian theme event promises to be as popular as ever. More details on 01427 612669 or visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall

Recycling has taken to the streets of West LindseyRecycling update

www. west-lindsey.gov.uk/recycling


C aistor’s Primitive Methodist Chapel and former youth club, will be turned into a

state-of-the-art centre for literacy, history, art and tourism.

Project champion, Charlotte Hastings, has been selected by the project leaders to drive the scheme forward.

She said: “This is my dream job – I am so excited about it.”

Miss Hastings, who previously helped to organise London Fashion Week, for the British Fashion Council, will use her business expertise to complete the project by February 2011.

She added: “This job is a bit daunting as it involves much more construction work than I am used to but I am looking forward to the challenge.

“I feel there is so much

responsibility for me to get this right but we have a good steering group and a community, who are only too willing to help out.”

The dedicated professional has even moved to the town for a year to help focus all her energy on the project.

The whole process is being captured on film by BBC1 for the Village SOS series of documentaries, to be shown primetime next year.

The project was awarded £433,840 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Village SOS scheme.

The building is currently being stripped back to show off its original features, including changing the floor level.

Once the building work is complete it will host exhibitions, portray Caistor’s rich history, display the work of local artists, sell local produce,

provide a cafe, house the town library and much more.

Project chairman Roy Schofield, who is the inspiration behind the project, said he was delighted the building at the heart of the town was being put to good use.

He added: “I am delighted this community project is coming to fruition.

“There has been a desire for many years to have a museum in the town.

“It has all happened very quickly but it is thanks to the hard work of the steering group and everyone involved in the project.

“We are all proud of the work put in to achieve this and the help we have received has been phenomenal.”

Mr Schofield said Caistor is gradually losing a lot of its heritage.

He said: “Every find we make is

Prayers answered as work starts to transform Caistor ChapelA former West Lindsey Chapel is undergoing a £400,000 facelift to transform it into an arts and heritage centre

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moved or taken away to some other storage place and they end up getting lost.”

That is why the centre will be used to showcase the town’s considerable heritage.

Alan Dennis project historian explained Caistor’s history goes back to the time of the Romans.

He said: “There are lots of artefacts from the town, which are currently stored in boxes in people’s garages and there needs to be a place to show off these items.

“We hope by displaying the artefacts, and having a time line of events in Caistor, we can get across the wider history of the town as we have a big story to tell.

“We are looking forward to developing the archive of artefacts and hopefully researching them more

“I am over the moon work is starting – it is like a dream come true.”

Angela Porter a social enterprise advisor for the Lincoln Co-operative Development Agency, has been involved in the project since last June.

Initially she was tasked to find money for a feasibility study.

She said: “I am really pleased to have supported the project. The town has such a strong sense of community

where people really work hard together.

“Caistor is inspirational and is a real jewel in the West Lindsey crown. It has lovely views, good schools – it just has a lot going for it.”

The chapel on Horsemarket was built in 1869 and used as a chapel for over 100 years. It was then converted and used as a youth club for about 35 years.

In recent years, the building has been used as the town’s storage facility for 500 Christmas trees prior to distribution around the town.

West Lindsey District Councillor

Alan Caine said: “I am thrilled to see the former Westgate Chapel will be used in such a positive way, rather than being left empty.

“A lot of people in the town will still remember going to Sunday school there and it is good to see the community working closely together on the project.

“We hope it will encourage more visitors, create jobs and generate income for the town as well as providing a one-stop centre for the community.”

Work is expected to be complete by February 14 2011.


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51-3: Project Chairman Roy Schofield and Cllr Alan Caine pictured outside the chapel and showcasing how the building might be used.4: Ready to start work are Roy Schofield, Carl Swaby, Alan Dennis, Cherry Burns-Salmond and Charlotte Hastings.5: Residents raise their glasses after hearing their project had been awarded £433,840 from the Big Lottery’s Village SOS scheme.


Community Safety Manager Patrick Hodgson said a worrying trend was developing

that when the council got involved in cases of anti-social behaviour they were finding out that the problem has existed for a long time.

Patrick said: “We need people to tell us as soon as there is an issue. We can’t solve a problem unless we know about it and we can’t act until we have evidence.”

Anti-social behaviour comes in many guises. Examples are physical violence, hate crime, domestic abuse, verbal harassment, drug misuse, alcohol related incidents, noise nuisance, vandalism and fly-tipping.

In the three months ended in June, a dedicated team of just six people dealt with 643 new cases of anti-social behaviour in West Lindsey. There

were also 37 new cases of domestic violence in the same period.

Over the same period the police made 22 arrests as a result of work by the anti-social behaviour team, 32 warnings were issued, mediation was used in another 36 cases and 14 formal statements were taken which

may lead to enforcement action. The satisfaction level of closed cases was 62%.

Patrick said: “I urge anyone suffering from anti-social behaviour to report it to us as soon as possible. Don’t think it will go away – it probably won’t – it will probably get worse.”

It was all smiles for children in West Lindsey this summer as they were treated to lots of free activities to

keep them entertained.Whether it was learning how to

climb walls or stay on a ‘bucking bronco’ – there was something for everyone to enjoy.

West Lindsey District Council teamed up with Children’s Links to provide free activities for children across the district during the school break.

Cllr Jackie Brockway Chairman of the Community and Waste Services Committee at the council said: “It was wonderful to see children being engaged in such a variety of activities.

“The Play Rangers have done a superb job in ensuring the scheme is accessible and inclusive to all children.

“These events were not held in one central place but moved around the district, taking the scheme directly to children in Saxilby, Bardney, Brookenby, Hemswell, Gainsborough and Scotter.”

Children’s Links run the events and work closely with West Lindsey District Council, which has funding from the Big Lottery Fund.

Matthew Wright (pictured on front cover) of Saxilby, was brave enough to climb the wall. He said: “It has been good fun. It is great they came to our village as it is something different for us to do in the summer holidays.”

The Play Rangers travel to places across the district, which do not have sporting or play opportunities after school or during the weekends.

Emily Cowan (11) of Gainsborough said: “I am so pleased we have been able to try lots of new things, including face painting and the skate park.”

Amanda Anthony a Play Ranger from Children’s Links said: “This is a great opportunity and provides parents and children more opportunities to enjoy their summer fun.

“It has been really good. There have been plenty of people at all the events.”

If you are a victim of anti-social behaviour, then please let us know

West Lindsey play scheme reaches new heights

Don’t suffer in silence

Youngsters reach for the sky

If you have been a victim of anti-social behaviour get in touch:Tel: (01427) 676676 (ask for Community Safety)Email: communitysafety@ west-lindsey.gov.uk

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