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ParishUpdateIdeas are being submitted for a new crowdfunding initiative launched by South Kesteven District Council. CrowdfundSK will help local

residents and organisations raise money for community projects.

SKDC has teamed up with national crowdfunding platform Spacehive to launch CrowdfundSK - an initiative that gives groups and individuals with project ideas the ability to attract funding from the community, council, businesses and foundations through one portal.

The deadline for applications is 18 November. The next round will be in the spring.

Along with funding, additional support is available in the form of events and workshops, templated resources and one-to-one support.

The aim is to provide a springboard for project ideas to attract the funding they need more easily and enable anyone who cares about the area to get involved and contribute. SKDC has allocated £70,000 to support project ideas that benefit a community, with a maximum of £10,000 available per campaign.

Spacehive’s mission is to make it easy for people to improve their local area. The platform brings together people, businesses,

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councils and foundations to fund projects that communities want.

Supporters can pledge as little as £2 towards a project and contributions are charged only if the campaign hits its targets.

South Kesteven District Council Leader, Cllr Kelham Cooke, said: “Local people are best placed to understand the challenges and opportunities where they live and this fundraising model puts them and their ideas in the driving seat.

“I’m inviting businesses and organisations who, like SKDC, are committed to going that extra mile to ensure that our district is as proud and prosperous as possible, to join us in offering support either through funding or in-kind.”

Chris Gourlay, Founder and CEO of Spacehive, said: “South Kesteven is bursting with ideas so we see the potential to make an exciting impact together. We are looking forward to helping people bring projects to life.”

Leicester City Council is among other councils that have worked with Spacehive. CrowdFund Leicester has successfully funded 14 projects and seen almost £215,000 pledged.

Among the successes are £8,673 raised for a community youth brass band; £17,510 for a community theatre extension and renovation; and £32,833 to reconstruct a kayak launch at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre.

The City Mayor, Peter Soulsby, said: “CrowdFund Leicester has enabled people to raise awareness and the necessary finances for a variety of grassroots community projects."

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speculation about a delay from thecouncil’s auditors providing a value

for money statement – a key part of local authorities’ annual accounts – he said the auditors have, as expected, given the council a full clean bill of health.

Cllr Cooke said he was taking time to reassess the council’s position on some things, but that he was not about to change direction.

He said: “A change in leadership presents us with an opportunity to reflect, review and, if appropriate, revise. But that does not mean we are changing direction. I am proud of what we have achieved. We are on the right track, we are making progress, and we are delivering.”

Cllr Cooke is also keen for the council to film and record its meetings and make them available on its website so anyone who is interested can follow the debate in their own time.

Cllr Cooke outlined a move to LED street lighting, food waste recycling and plans for electric vehicle charging points. “I want us to be a green council,” he said. “We know that climate change is threatening our very existence, so it is right we should be determined and ambitious.

“As we seek to build better communities, to look after those who need help most, and to enable

generations of the same family to live together in the district where they grew up, we must also continue to promote sustainable economic growth here in this district.

“We must continue to work with the private sector, engaging with businesses of all sizes, to generate sustainable economic growth. It is growth that creates jobs, funds better community services and facilities, and supports our local

Opportunities for towns and villages to thrive under new leadershipNewly elected Leader of SKDC Councillor Kelham Cooke has pledged to help villages thrive as well as the district's towns.Already recognised as one of the

country’s leading young councillors, the 29-year-old was confirmed in his new role at a meeting of the Full Council in late September.

He outlined plans to tackle the challenges ahead and, above all, deliver for the people of South Kesteven.

“I want to create opportunities in our villages as well as in our towns so that our villages thrive and retain vital facilities such as schools, shops, and our much-loved pubs.” he told the meeting.

“Today is one of the proudest days of my life. What happens in South Kesteven matters to me on a very personal level. The privilege of now representing this district as its new Leader means a great deal.”

Cllr Cooke, is a truly local politician, whose roots in the district are deep. Elected to the council eight years ago when he was just 20 years old, he knows the district – and SKDC – inside out, having lived here all his life. He has used his knowledge and understanding to engage other young people in politics at a local and national level.

He highlighted the council’s strong financial position, his views on the transparency of its work, his ambition for it to become a green council, and his vision to build strong, happy communities where people want to live, work and invest.

“Our finances are healthy and our financial position secure,” he said. “The council continues to hold a healthy level of reserves and balances including an allocation

to mitigate against any unforeseen fluctuations in annual expenditure. This is a very responsible and prudent approach.”

Cllr Cooke said the council and cabinet was realistic about the challenges ahead and that robust business cases and careful spending plans were key to medium-term financial health. Following

“I am honoured, humbled and proud to lead South Kesteven District Council. I look forward to the next four years, to working together and, by looking forwards not back, to delivering for our towns, delivering for our villages and ultimately, delivering for our residents.”

shops and businesses.” Cllr Cooke confirmed that

DeliverSK would be set up before the end of the year and that one of its first projects would be to regenerate the former Cummins factory site, St Martin’s Park, which would bring jobs and new homes to Stamford.

But in promoting a more collaborative way of working, with a strong emphasis on more prevention rather than tackling problems as they arose, Cllr Cooke said he also wanted to work more closely with the district's many good causes.

“I want to open the door to closer working with the third sector – the charities and good causes that make our communities kinder and more compassionate,” he said.

Deeping St James has won the council’s Best Kept Village competition. Kirkby Underwood was the

runner-up in the competition, run by SKDC in parallel with the main Lincolnshire Best Kept Village and Town competition.

A special past winners section was won by Barrowby, which also scooped the county’s main competition in its section, with Claypole as runner-up.

The section was open to any village with a population not exceeding 7,000 and which had won its class in any one of the previous four years.

The awards were launched last year as a new partnership between SKDC and competition organiser the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) as a direct legacy of the districts successful Big Clean programme. This year all sections have been combined into one competition.

Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, SKDC Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, said: “Once again our villages have come up trumps and taken pride in the way they look.

“We have a beautiful district with beautiful villages and it’s great to see communities helping to keep South Kesteven a clean, tidy and attractive place to live, work and visit.

“Our competition acts as a catalyst to bring communities and community groups together to improve the appearance of where they live.”

Judges looked at village appearance and condition, green spaces, public premises, private premises, religious buildings and memorials, business premises and overall community effort.

The council funded entry costs for those villages who took part, and covered CPRE judging costs.

Cabinet porfolios Cllr Kelham Cooke, Leader of the Council, has responsibility for Transformation.

Cllr Barry Dobson, who has responsibility for Housing, becomes Deputy Leader of the Council.

Cllr Rosemary Trollope-Bellew joins the team and taking responsibility for Culture.

The other Cabinet roles are:Cllr Adam Stokes, FinanceCllr Dr Peter Moseley, Commercial and OperationsCllr Helen Goral, GrowthCllr Nick Robins, PlanningCllr Robert Reid, Communities, Health and WellbeingCllr Hannah Westropp, Communications and Engagement

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Good causes raise a cuppa to help celebrate LotterySK's first anniversary

LotterySK celebrated its first birthday with the people who are the real winners – the good causes who benefit from ticket sales.Local community groups enjoyed

a tea party to mark the anniversary of the local lottery, which has raised almost £70,000 since it was launched by SKDC.

And with 99 good causes already signed up it won't be long before LotterySK hits the 100 mark.

Almost 100,000 tickets have been sold with 1,000 people playing each week. Local community groups receive 60% of the ticket income and every week there is a chance for ticket holders to win £25,000.

SKDC’s Leader, Cllr Kelham Cooke, thanked the good causes for their hard work and praised the “amazing generosity” of supporters.

“Whether you are a volunteer, a charity employee or founder of a charitable organisation, you make our communities kinder and more compassionate,” he said.

“Charities like yours make our towns, villages and neighbourhoods better places to live and work. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing more of what you do and how LotterySK has helped to support your work in what can only

be described as challenging times.”Guests were able to share success

stories from the past 12 months and ask questions about how they can improve ticket sales.

Friends of Sandon and Ambergate, Chairman Katie Bennington, gave advice to good causes not yet involved, saying: “If you haven’t already signed up to LotterySK and you are prepared to do some advertising, my advice would be to go for it. You really have nothing to lose.

“We are just shy of raising £4,000, which is an amazing amount of money for our pupils. We work very hard to have positive relationships with school parents, carers, staff, local community members and businesses, and feel this is the key to gaining support and ticket sales on the lottery.

“We have just bought a defibrillator for each site and are looking to upgrade our outdoor play areas with equipment.”

Managing Director of lottery operator Gatherwell, Ben Speare, said: “We have never witnessed such a fantastic start to a community lottery. Out of the 62 that Gatherwell manage, LotterySK is among the top five performers.

“The response to LotterySK has

been amazing and it’s wonderful to see the number and range of good causes benefiting from ticket sales every single week.

“Since the first draw there has been a 52% increase in the number of people taking part. That is incredible growth and LotterySK should be so pleased with their performance.”

Good causes that operate in South Kesteven can join LotterySK free of charge and start benefiting from people buying tickets. It is open to all not-for-profit organisations, charities, clubs and school parent teacher associations.

To buy £1 tickets in support of your favourite cause, or to find out more and register your community group, club or charity, visit lotterysk.co.uk

SKDC Chairman, Cllr Jacky Smith cuts the celebration cake with Leader Cllr Kelham Cooke (centre) with Gary Cadwallader of St Peter’s Hill Players, Michelle Capindale from FOSA, ‘TJ’ from South Lincolnshire Blind Society and FOSA’s Katie Bennington.

Representatives of good causes across South Kesteven celebrate LotterySK.


First steps towards new leisure facilitiesNew and fully refurbished leisure centres with state-of-the-art facilities planned by South Kesteven District Council have taken a step forward. A potential site has been identified

in The Deepings for further feasibility and community consultation.

Cabinet Member for Growth, Cllr Helen Goral, said the multi-million pound projects continued to be a top priority for SKDC and there are plans for significant investment in leisure provision at Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and Deepings.

Cllr Goral said community engagement and consultation would be at the heart of the project together with ensuring that the investment needed provides value for money.

“Decisions this council makes over the coming months will impact on the leisure offer for the people of South Kesteven, not just for this generation, but for the next,” she said. “These changes will be guided by what our residents want and need and will be under-pinned by robust business cases.”

The potential site for the new leisure centre in the Deepings has been identified at the Playing Fields opposite Deepings Academy. This is the option SKDC would like to progress with, working in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council, Deeping St James Parish Council, Deepings Academy, Sports England, and the many successful sports clubs that currently use the site.

Negotiations are continuing and, subject to planning and highways approval, the centre is expected to be ready for use within two years from when the site is secured, pending engagement with stakeholders.

Consultation on the options for Grantham will start in January 2020, which is the busiest time of the year at the Meres Leisure Centre.

The consultation will consider options for a smaller facility in the town centre, a refurbishment of the existing centre, or a new facility on the current Meres site.

“I have always committed to

undertaking a public consultation that fully considers both the location of our Grantham leisure offer but also how that complements the wider provision. It is also imperative that we consider the needs of people living close to the current site and how we can provide facilities to enhance the locality,” said Cllr Goral.

An extension and refurbishment of Bourne Leisure Centre that will transform sports and leisure provision is expected to be completed by the

the end of 2022. SKDC is close to finalising an agreement with Bourne Academy and the county council that will enable the work to go ahead.

Regarding Stamford, Cllr Goral said SKDC wanted to ensure the investment provided value for money.

“Our over-riding ambition is to ensure that the money invested provides services that fill any void in current provision, complements the private sector, and enhances the family-friendly facility we currently have. Given where we are at this point, we are still considering both a refurbishment of the existing site, and a new build,” she said.

“Our overall plans will benefit thousands of families across our district, and I am hugely excited by the opportunities this leisure programme will deliver.”

“We are committed to providing the best opportunities for people to be active and healthy and improve their wellbeing and happiness.”

“Decisions this council makes over the coming months will impact on the leisure offer for the people of South Kesteven, not just for this generation, but for the next.”


Council confirms commitment to treesSouth Kesteven District Council has worked with the Grantham-based national tree charity Woodland Trust to draw up a local government version of its Charter for Trees, Woods and People.It takes into account the need

for councils to balance a positive commitment to trees with legal obligations such as public safety, access and availability, grounds maintenance, public amenity and development and growth.

The Charter for Trees, Woods and People was created by the Trust in 2017 to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the 1217 Charter of the Forest.

SKDC Cabinet Member for Commercial and Operations, Cllr Dr Peter Moseley, said: “The Woodland Trust was keen to apply its Tree Charter to support positive action for trees by councils, whilst reflecting the requirements of local councils, and has welcomed our input. I hope we will find that a lot of other councils will adopt this.”

SKDC is responsible for approximately 6,000 trees and tree groups on open spaces that it owns.

Cllr Dr Moseley said the council had declared a climate emergency, and was committed to reducing its carbon

footprint by at least 30% by 2030 and aimed to be net-zero carbon as soon as viable before 2050.

“Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen so have a vital role to play in achieving those goals,” he said.

The Woodland Trust worked with all sections of UK society and more than 70 partners to draw up ten principles for the Tree Charter, which together set out the important role trees play in all our lives.

The Trust’s programme lead for the Tree Charter, Sarah Shorley, said: “Trees play a vital role in our lives.

They clean our air, store carbon and produce oxygen.

“The Charter for Trees, Woods and People sets out the principles for a society in which people and trees can stand stronger together. Its ambition is to place trees and woods at the centre of national decision-`making, and back at the heart of our lives and communities.

“We’re pleased to be working with SKDC to apply the charter to local government and hope it will become embodied in everything the council does when it comes to trees.”

Chairman attends unveiling of 999 services benchA memorial bench dedicated to the emergency services has been installed on St Peter’s Hill, Grantham.Representatives of the police,

fire and ambulance services were welcomed to the unveiling by Andrew Clark, of Robert Holland Funeral Directors.

The Chairman of South Kesteven District Council, Cllr Jacky Smith, said: “We rely on the emergency services so much and it is a privilege to show our thanks to them for the work they do throughout the whole of South Kesteven.”

Crew manager at Grantham Fire Station, Maria Buck, said: “We are

here to serve the community and it is great to be recognised like this. It highlights the regard in which we are held.”

The bench was donated by Chris

and Michelle Kennedy, of Roll and Scroll, Grantham. Each of the benches they make is given a unique identification number and the latest is, appropriately, 999.


Industry gold award for local cemetery

Celebrate your village hall Hitting the ground running

Bourne Town Cemetery has scooped a prize at the National Cemetery of the Year Awards.The Memorial Awareness Board

(MAB) has been promoting and organising the Cemetery of the Year Awards for nearly 20 years.

Bourne Town Council won the 2019 Gold prize in the Town and Community Council Cemetery category of the competition and received the award at the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management Learning Convention and Exhibition.

Ian Sismey, Clerk to Bourne Town Council, said: “This award is such a wonderful pat on the back for our

A one-stop shop for grounds maintenance services has built an impressive list of clients.EnvironmentSK was set up by SKDC

to provide a full grounds maintenance service across the district. It is working with clients ranging from private householders to sports clubs and major employers. One of the fastest growing sectors is its work with parish councils.

“Rather than clients having to deal with different contractors we can do it all,” said Business Development Manager, Doug Rogers. “If you are not sure whether we can do a job, simply come and ask us.”

Services include: grass cutting; shrub, hedge and border maintenance; planting schemes; general garden maintenance; arboricultural works; sports pitch layout, marking and maintenance; fencing and gate installation; RoSPA accredited play area safety inspections; provision and installation of dog mess bins.

“Our clients are assured of a value for money service that does not stint on quality and offers complete peace of mind,” said Doug.

For more information go to www.environmentsk.com or call01476 406055.

team. It acknowledges that we really go above and beyond to try and provide a reliable, friendly and quality service. My team and I are thrilled.”

Philip Potts, of MAB, said: “The awards are an excellent opportunity to reward hard-working staff and demonstrate the central role cemeteries and churchyards can play in the community. They provide places of peaceful contemplation and beauty, as well as their historical, social and ecological importance.

“The team at Bourne performed exceptionally throughout the extensive judging period which is focused on industry standards, good practice and freedom of choice.”

The Cemetery of the Year Award has been supported and endorsed by leading industry associations including the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, The Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities and The Society of Local Council Clerks.

Grants of up to £500 are available to village halls across South Kesteven for events or activities organised in them during Village Hall Week 2020.To celebrate the week (20-26

January) South Kesteven’s economic growth and regeneration company, InvestSK, is offering villagers a financial helping hand through its Arts and Physical Activity Grant.

Michael Cross, Head of Arts at InvestSK, said: “Village Halls Week is an annual national celebration of rural community spaces and the people whose time and dedication keeps them going.

“To celebrate the week and the activities that happen within our district’s village halls InvestSK is offering grants of up to £500 to run an event. This could be anything from an open day to showcase how the village hall is already used, to a drop-in physical activity or wellbeing event

to give opportunities for new arts and sports experiences.

Other suggestions include:• Drawing, singing, yoga, Lego

robotics or recycled sculpture sessions

• Screening a film about the village • Exhibitions of local children’s

artwork• Village celebrations – with

musicians, poets or actors to accompany the activity

• Linking with local primary school to run a one-off taster or satellite club

• Bike repair/maintenance workshop• Multi-sports taster sessionsApplications go to Michael Cross at [email protected] or Jo Dobbs, Arts Project Officer at [email protected]

The deadline for return of completed forms is 2 December. Applicants will be notified of a decision by 9 December.

Locals enjoying a social in their village hall.

Ian Sismey, Clerk to Bourne Town Council and Councillor Colin Pattison, Chairman of the Amenities committee.


Anita’s story helps to front Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

A Grantham woman is helping this year’s Royal British Legion fund-raising appeal by telling the challenging story of her daughter’s 20 years in the Army from a mother’s perspective.Anita Eckersley said the Legion

supported her daughter Becky when she suffered mental health issues.

“I wanted to add my voice to the Poppy Appeal campaign to make people aware that the Legion is there to help veterans like my daughter. They don't have to suffer alone.”

Becky joined the regular Army when she was just 19, and was sent to Germany, the Falkland Islands and Oman before being deployed to Iraq in 2003 as an ambulance driver.

It was when Becky returned to the UK that things took a turn for the worse and she suffered a nervous breakdown in 2017.

Becky was the third of Anita’s children to join the Army.

It’s that story – Life with a Daughter in the Army - that the Legion is using as a powerful message in its annual Poppy Day appeal, raising money to support the Armed Forces community.

The campaign covers four veterans

who have different experiences and stories but have all required help as a result of being in the Army and undertaking their duties, explaining how other family members have been affected.

For Anita, who works as the Chairman’s officer for South Kesteven District Council, being asked to help the Legion’s campaign with Becky’s story has been emotional.

Her eldest son Mark was already an Army reservist, while her other son Tom was in the regular Army. “It was a shock because signing up is quite a big thing,” Anita says.

“I was proud that Becky had found something that she wanted to do. But I was also very anxious because I know what going into the Army can mean. I could see potential issues in the long-term, the fact that she’s a woman going into a man’s world. What she signed up to was a whole new world that I had never been involved with.

“You ask yourself, should I let them go? But at the same time, they’re doing what they want to do and so my support is needed, and my encouragement, and just being there for them.

“The only comfort I had really was that Tom was going to be with her. But that's a double-edged sword because they're both out there at the same time.

“I can only imagine what it’s like to go out to an area where you have to pick up wounded soldiers and even wounded children or residents of that particular area. It can’t be easy, and it’s bound to have an impact, so I was conscious of that.

“It’s been hard to see her going through such a difficult time and feeling powerless to help.”

Becky has been helped in her rehabilitation by Battle Back, established by the Legion in 2011 to support wounded and injured service personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan through sport and adventurous training programmes.

She has now launched a painting and decorating business in the Grantham area, using training provided by Battle Back, and hopes to put her past behind her.

Read Anita’s story in full on the Royal British Legion website

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/stories/life-with-a-daughter-in-the-army

Becky Eckersley joined the Army at 19.

Anita Eckersley pictured with daughter Becky and one of her grandsons.

From ‘A Bridge Too Far’ to ‘Watership Down’A wartime heritage exhibition at Caythorpe commemorated the 75th anniversary of South Kesteven's role in one of the most legendary operations of World War Two – the battle for the bridges near Arnhem.The Arnhem75 exhibition in

St Vincent's Church, created for Lincolnshire's Heritage Open Days, was funded by a Heritage Alive grant from InvestSK, SKDC's economic growth and regeneration company.

The exhibition noted the special bond forged between Airborne Divisional Signals and Caythorpe, with

the village and church still regarded as their spiritual home.

It also highlighted how men who fought in Operation Market Garden were the inspiration for a universally acclaimed novel – Watership Down.

In September 1944, units of the 1st Airborne Division, with their distinctive maroon berets, were flown by American C-47 aircraft from Barkston Heath and Saltby airfields after training locally. Nearly every village had direction signs displaying the Division’s Pegasus logo.

They were flying into one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war, with

their struggle to seize the bridges at Arnhem immortalised in the film, A Bridge Too Far.

The exhibition included artefacts supplied by Duxford’s Airborne Assault Museum, telling the story of Britain's airborne forces since their inception, including a supplies pannier, radio and parachute.

Extracts from The Days Gone By, the autobiography of Watership Down author Richard Adams, showed how his tale of a beleaguered band of rabbits was based on the characters and exploits of fellow officers of the Royal Army Service Corps 250th Company.

Lieutenant Richard Adams reported for duty at 1st Airborne Division’s Fulbeck HQ early in 1944. In 1972, 28 years later, his comrades took on new life as characters in Watership Down.

Adams wrote of his fellow officers: There were about 12 or 13 altogether and they composed a very strong team, much stronger than any I had yet come across. Later, from my memory they provided the idea for Hazel and his rabbits in Watership Down. Certainly the idea of the wandering, endangered and inter-dependent band, individually different yet mutually reliant, came from my experience of the company. Out of all of us I think, there were two direct parallels.

“Hazel is John Gifford and Bigwig is Paddy Kavanagh.”

The exhibition was supported by Paradata, the Living Museum of Airborne Forces at Duxford.

Its curator Jon Baker said: “The stories of 1st Airborne Division and South Lincolnshire are deeply connected and we are happy to support and highlight this important chapter in airborne forces heritage.”


Men of the Royal Signals delivering WWll supplies pannier.

Caythorpe parish councillors, residents and Rev Stuart Hadley with part of the Arnhem75 exhibition.


What’s On in Market DeepingSUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER – SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER The Gardens of Remembrance will be opened on the Riverside Park with a short service and raising of the Remembrance flag at 3pm on Sunday 3 November. Attendees are invited to plant a cross in memory of a loved one. Refreshments will then be served in the community centre.

The gardens will be closed on Sunday 17 November with a further short service at 3pm. The flag will be lowered and crosses will be removed and placed in St Guthlac’s churchyard. Refreshments will be served in the community centre.

All are welcome to attend. Local groups such as the Scouts, Guides and Deepings Lions will attend with the Army and Air cadets taking part in the service.

SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBERThe Remembrance Sunday parade procession will go from the Town Centre to St Guthlac’s Church and return past the Town Hall for a salute.

SUNDAY 1 DECEMBERThe Market Deeping Christmas Market will take place on Sunday 1 December, with stalls and a craft tent selling seasonal goods and refreshments. There is also a varied programmme of entertainment. The Market Place christmas tree will be decorated with the lights to be switched on at approximately 5pm.

Residents are then invited to join councillors for Carols Around The Tree followed by refreshments in the Town Hall at a date in December yet to be confirmed.

Events in Deeping St JamesSUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER Remembrance procession at 2.30pm from Deeping St James United Charities garden on Church Street (next to no 91), Deeping St James, PE6 8HD to the Priory Church to attend the Remembrance Service at 3pm.

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 7PMCarols in the Park accompanied by the Salvation Army Band and including refreshments on Jubilee Park, Thackers Way, Deeping St James, PE6 8EY starting at 7pm.

Tourism conference helps local businesses

Tourism experts from Visit Britain fronted a high-level regional conference in the district helping local businesses develop and increase international trade.District visitor sites,

accommodation providers and organisers of experiences and excursions enjoyed a free Taking England To The World event in late October in Grantham’s Guildhall Arts Centre.

It was organised by the visitor economy team at InvestSK, SKDC’s economic growth and regeneration company, working with VisitEngland, and included state of the art digital marketing guidance from Google Digital Garage.

Developed as part of the government’s £40m Discover England Fund, the conference was a golden opportunity to learn about the international travel trade, develop a targeted marketing plan and build a toolkit to promote a business in overseas markets.

Experts covered areas including inbound tourism, obstacles to market, opportunities abroad, defining and pricing a product, building relationships, creating engaging web content and how the travel distribution system works.

Andrew Norman, Head of Visitor Economy for InvestSK, described the event as a rare chance for anyone working within the tourism sector to benefit from top level expertise.

“We have been really lucky to offer such a valuable day, completely free of charge, to local businesses and visitor experiences, no matter how small or large,” he said.

“It was incredibly useful to everyone interested in increasing their footfall and was an amazing opportunity to get world class marketing advice.”


Grant for Parkinson’s support Villagers’ newsletter boost

A support group for people with Parkinson’s disease has received a £700 funding boost from South Kesteven District Councillor Ray Wootten.The Ward Member Grant will cover

the costs of a Christmas social, transport to the group’s annual dinner for those no longer able to drive, and a recent fundraising event at Grantham's Guildhall Arts Centre.

Cllr Wootten said: “This busy group provides support for sufferers as well as their families and hosts both social and therapeutic events which make a world of difference to them.

“It’s a tough and frustrating illness which prevents people controlling

A not-for-profit free community magazine that prides itself on providing real news for rural areas is using new computer equipment thanks to a £300 grant from Cllr Chris Benn.Glenside News is produced and

distributed by volunteers to each household in Careby with Aunby, Holywell, Castle Bytham, Creeton with Counthorpe and Little Bytham.

It costs almost £600 a month to produce, offset by advertising and donations.

Cllr Benn said: “Glenside News makes a real difference keeping residents up-to-date and is a key way of stimulating rural life. I’m pleased to have been able to help.”

Editor Alan Harvey said: “This donation is an extremely valuable contribution towards maintaining our laptop and software.”

their movement and I’m pleased to have been able to make their funds stretch further.”

Raymond Flack, Chairman of the 48-strong Grantham branch of Parkinson’s UK, said: “Cllr Wootten’s grant is particularly welcome to help us with our regular activities and our Christmas events.

“We’re a social and care organisation which meets monthly but also run a weekly dance with movement and physio sessions approved by Parkinson’s UK to help people’s mobility. This costs us £85 per session so additional funding is a great help.”

Museum plans police tributeCllr Ray Wootten has donated £300 to an appeal to raise cash for a permanent display in Grantham Museum about the country’s first female police officer.The retired police officer, who has

also made a private contribution, said: “This is a great opportunity to create a lasting exhibition to the first female police officer to have powers of arrest in the UK. She is a success story for Grantham and it’s an honour to be able to help this become a reality.”

Museum Director of Funding Amanda Schonhut said: “We were

given a challenge to recognise the women of Grantham and we’re hoping this new display will be open for International Women’s Day on 8 March 2020.

“People who donate will buy a brick for a ‘cell wall’ which will form part of the exhibition and each brick with have the name of the person who donated plus a tribute message to Edith.”

Supporters can donate a minimum of £1 using PayPal, in person at the museum or by post. Full details are online at https://tinyurl.com/edithsmith

Town Mayor and SKDC Councillor Adam Stokes, on behalf of Cllr Wootten, presents the grant certificate to Raymond Flack, Chairman of the Grantham Branch of Parkinson’s UK.

Grantham Museum Director of Funding Amanda Schonhut with Cllr Ray Wootten

Cllr Chris Benn (centre) with Glenside News Treasurer Jamie McLaren (left) and Editor Alan Harvey


superb Georgian Festival, part of the council’s commitment to supporting cultural events across South Kesteven, providing something for everyone, with opportunities for real community spirit.

“It is testimony to the success of Stamford Georgian that despite the awful weather, people from near and far still took to our cobbled streets in their thousands to make this year’s festival a resounding success.”

SKDC’s Head of Arts Michael Cross said: “We would like to thank the residents of Stamford for their support and patience during the festival. None of this would be possible without their co-operation. It was a pleasure to see how many town residents and visitors embraced the Georgian spirit.”

Wonderful celebration of Georgian heritage

The Age of Wonder was alive and well in Stamford when the town hosted its fourth Georgian Festival.Thousands attended SKDC’s

spectacular four-day event celebrating Georgian England’s Age of Wonder and Invention, with an estimated 6,000 in St George’s Square for a stunning animation by Electric Egg projected on to the walls of Browne’s Hospital.

It told the story of Millicent Stanley, a Stamford girl whose dream came true when she won a flight in a hot air balloon. Before the show hundreds of schoolchildren lit up the night as they took part in a lantern parade through the town centre.

The family-friendly festival featured lots of free attractions and performances with military

re-enactments and dancing on the Meadows, street entertainers, stilt walkers, guided town walks and tours of the Town Hall.

Many visitors entered into the Georgian spirit by dressing up in period costume following the example of festival guest Zack Pinsent, the Brighton tailor who dresses as a Regency gentleman every day.

Horse-drawn carriage rides were one of the most popular attractions, while local writer Hilary Spiers’ specially commissioned promenade play, Mrs Siddons’ Dressing Room, was sold out across its ten performances. Actors Robert Powell and Susan Jameson also attracted a full theatre for A Celebration of Jane Austen.

The Leader of SKDC, Cllr Kelham Cooke, said: “This was another


Silver Bin/Clear Bag for recycling

Green Bin for garden waste

Black Bin/Pink Bag for non-recyclables

• Plastic bottles including:

• clear drinks containers • detergents• toiletries and

cleaning products and bottle tops

• Plastic pots, tubs and trays - all empty, clean and dry, with no food residue

• Glass bottles and jars

• Steel and aluminium

food and drink tins and cans

• Clean tin foil • Foil trays • Aerosols• All paper and

cardboard except shredded paper and tissues

• Hedge trimmings/cuttings • Grass cuttings • Flowers and plants • Leaves and bark • Small twigs and branches

All large branches and other garden waste can be taken to your local HWRC

• Food waste (except the SKDC trial area)

• Nappies & sanitary products

• Plastic bags • Black or brown

plastic food trays • Crisp packets

• Food pouches (e.g. pet food pouches)

• Plastic film • Toys • Plastic plant pots• Polystyrene

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Reduce your waste If it’s not on the list, don’t put it in

You can take your household waste and recycling to a licensed household waste recycling site:

Grantham Mowbeck Way, Grantham, NG31 7AHBourneSouth Fen Road, Bourne, PE10 0DN There is a mobile waste collection service in Stamford each Saturday in the Station Road/Cattle Market car park from 9am to

12noon (leaving earlier if the vehicle is full). This services does not accept garden waste.Bulky Waste information 01476 40 60 80 and southkesteven.gov.uk

Commercial Waste 01476 406280 and southkesteven.gov.uk

Household waste/recyclingItems that cannot be placed in any of your household bins:

Clothing and textiles – these can be taken to charity shops or your local Household Waste Recycling CentreBatteries –Take back to retail-ers who will recycle them safelyElectrical items – these should be taken to your HWRC


Support for Armed Forces recognised with silver award

Stamford Christmas Festival 2019

Stamford in Bloom awards evening

Stamford Town Council has received a Silver Award in the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. Town Mayor, Cllr Breda-Rae Griffin,

said: “It is fantastic to have been recognised for supporting the Armed Forces in the employment of Forces staff at the Town Hall.

“As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, Stamford is committed to supporting the Forces. Stamford’s proximity to both Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, together with its

The popular traditional Stamford Christmas Festival will be returning to the heart of the town on Sunday 24 November from 10am to 5pm.The event will be held in Stamford High Street,

Ironmonger Street, Broad Street, Red Lion Square, and Sheep Market.

Thousands of visitors turn out each year for a wide range of traditional craft stalls offering stylish gifts and treats. The town has FREE car parking facilities on Sundays with the town centre easily accessible.

To add to the festive spirit there will be entertainment throughout the day including Punch and Judy shows, school choirs, Santa’s Grotto, real reindeer, a children’s fun fair and, the Christmas lights switch-on!

For more information on how to become involved in this successful and well supported community event by trading, volunteering, sponsoring or just coming along to soak up the atmosphere, please contact Stamford Town Council at [email protected] or go to the website at www.stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk where a booking form can be downloaded.

strong bond with RAF Wittering, continues to forge relations to develop and extend achievements, especially for our Reservist who is an active member of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Band (RAF Cranwell).

“On a personal level it is an honour to receive this award in my Mayoral year as daughter of a D-Day Spitfire fighter pilot. My father would have been delighted to have been associated with this Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.”

Radio 4’s Gardeners Question Time presenter Bunny Guinness handed out prizes at an awards evening to mark Stamford achieving a Silver Gilt in the East Midlands in Bloom competition.Stamford in Bloom certificates were

presented by Mayor Cllr Breda Rae Griffin.

Residents and retailers were praised for helping the town achieve the award, with decorated chairs in Ironmonger Street and around the town centre, highlighted as particularly attractive features.

arts and leisure in South Kesteven

Guildhall Arts CentreSt Peter's Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZwww.guildhallartscentre.com01476 406158

Stamford Arts Centre27 St Mary's Street, StamfordLincs PE9 2DLwww.stamfordartscentre.com01780 763203

Meres LiveMeres Leisure Centre, Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7XQwww.mereslive.com01476 406158


THURS 14 NOVEMBER 7.30PMCROWDEDSTAMFORD ARTS CENTRE THEATREA HALF MOON AND APPLES AND SNAKES CO-PRODUCTIONHow do you sort your head out when it gets too crowded in there? It’s the beginning of summer and the community festival is in full swing in the local park. Everyone is there. Crowds queue but among the smiles and excitement lies something that could spoil this party...Developed in direct response to the growing number of teenagers in the UK struggling with their mental health, Crowded tells the story of ordinary young people whose anxiety, depression and desire leads to harmful and destructive behaviours.Giving voice to emotions that are often unspoken due to social stigma,

Crowded is a powerful, funny and uncompromising story, presented in a striking, immersive spoken word style with the audience part of the action.It is written and performed by three exciting poet performers: Desree, Laura Rae and Slam the Poet, with additional text by Rosemary Harris. Suitable for ages 13+£10 (£8) £5 groups, schools, under 26s

SAT 16 NOVEMBER AND SAT 11 JANUARY 10AM - 3.30PMABSOLUTE BEGINNERS UKULELE WITH CHRIS GAMMON STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE ART ROOM Aimed at absolute adult beginners, this light-hearted and laid back course will get you playing this fun instrument in no time at all.Starting from the very basics of how to hold the instrument, the session

will then move on to playing your first chords and songs. From there it will progress to expanding your chord knowledge and Chris will show you how to strum allowing you to play more songs.By the end of this short course, you’ll have learnt the most commonly used chords and then put them to work in some catchy and fun songs.You will need your own ukulele for this course, you can hire one for an additional cost of £10 (payable on the day) but this must be booked in advance with Chris: [email protected]£30

SAT 16 NOVEMBERBARBARA DICKSON GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE THEATRE, GRANTHAM

In this special acoustic performance Barbara and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level.The pair let the words and melodies take centre stage as they perform a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.Barbara is supported by Anthony Toner, one of Belfast’s most revered songwriters – an artist acclaimed as much for his insightful and poetic lyrics as for his mastery of fingerstyle guitar and engaging onstage patter.£26

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WED 20 NOVEMBERTHE BIG BAND AT CHRISTMAS WITH FIVE STAR SWING GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE THEATRE, GRANTHAMEnjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic Big Band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells! As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC Children in Need.As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother).£16/ £14 CONCESSIONS

FRI 22 NOVEMBER 8PMPLANET ABBA 2019 BOURNE CORN EXCHANGE Established for over ten years, Planet Abba continues to be the UK's leading Abba tribute band. Their professionally choreographed stage show, with many costume changes, faithfully encapsulates the sights and sounds of this legendary Swedish band and their endless stream of

unforgettable hits.Planet Abba is the official holograms of ABBA WORLD, which premiered in Earls Court London, before touring across the world. This internationally acclaimed band has performed worldwide, including Jagger club in St Petersburg, Russia, where they had the pleasure of performing alongside Joe Lynn Turner - lead singer from Rainbow and Deep Purple.£14

SUN 24 NOVEMBER 3PMA4 BRASS QUARTET - MUSIC AT ST MARTINS CHURCH, STAMFORDWinners of Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition.Jamie Smith (cornet), Jonathan Bates (tenor horn), Michael Cavenagh (baritone)and Chris Robertson (euphonium)£15 (£12) UNDER 18s FREE

SAT 30 NOVEMBER 7.30PMTHE JONNY KERRY QUARTET - FROM NEW YORK TO PARIS STAMFORD ARTS CENTRE BALLROOM The Jonny Kerry Quartet is an acoustic ensemble inspired by Jazz, New Musette, Tango and Classical music. The band's exciting arrangements of well-known music from the American songbook, Édith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, as well as original compositions will take you on a journey from New York to Paris.Led by accordionist and singer Jonny Kerry, the quartet features guitarists Harry Diplock and Ducato Piotrowski, with Mike Green on double bass.£14 (£12)

SAT 7 DECEMBER 7.30PM FOR 8PMANN GIBBONS GUILDHALL ARTS CENTRE BALLROOM, GRANTHAMBring on the bling, dress for the occasion and start the seasonal celebrations with Ann Gibbons. Enjoy a sparkling Christmas dance programme of ballroom, Latin and sequence. Not to be missed for all lovers of dance – a fantastic evening’s dancing, fun, laughter in the impressive ballroom at the Guildhall Arts Centre. ‘Fizz’ reception and first- class buffet.Dress code: Black tie optional£17.50

FRI 3 JAN 7.30PMNEW YEAR TRADITIONAL FRENCH BALSTAMFORD ARTS CENTRETrois Pas d'Ici - a great new trio of three French women playing wonderful traditional music from Poitou, as well as the Auvergne and Sweden.£10 (£8)

11 JAN 7.30PMTHE DEVINE MUSIC – CLASICAL SEASONSTAMFORD ARTS CENTREA performance of classical chamber music, rediscovering the works of Joseph Wollf, a contemporary of Beethoven, who was a piano virtuoso who wrote symphonies, piano concertos, operas and chamber works. £18 (£17) £10 UNDER 26s


Stamford Town Council

Stamford ChristmasFestival & Light Switch On

Stamford ChristmasFestival & Light Switch On

Stamford Town Council

Santa’s Grotto

Real Live Reindeer

Craft/Food Stalls

Entertainment/Music

Xmas Goodies

Small Fun Fair

High StreetIronmonger StreetBroad StreetRed Lion SquareSheep Market

Stamford Town Hall T: 01780 753808E: [email protected]

W: www.stamfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Sunday 24th November 201910am - 5pm

Sunday 24th November 201910am - 5pm

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Saturday 30 November 201910am until 5pm when the lights will be switched on

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GranthamChristmas

www.southkesteven.gov.uk/Christmaslightsin association with Grantham Events Group

Christmas and regular weekly market, craft traders, funfair rides, music, Santa’s grotto, Petticoat Lane for charity traders.

Grantham Market Place, Wide and Narrow Westgate St. Peter’s Hill and Guildhall Arts Centre Ballroom.

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