west lindsey news winter 2010

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West Lindsey News

Fabulous five-star

food

West Lindsey District Council

The magazine for West Lindsey residents Winter 2010

Our district’s fare includes chip shops,

potato vans and snack trucks! 4-5

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West Lindsey News

Fabulous five-star

food

West Lindsey District Council

The magazine for West Lindsey residents Winter 2010

Our district’s fare includes chip shops,

potato vans and snack trucks! 4-5

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 01427 676676Market Rasen Area Office: Adj Festival Hall,

Caistor Road, Market Rasen LN8 3JA Tel 01427 676676

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]

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to please call 01427 676512.This magazine is printed on paper from sustainable

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

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West Lindsey News

More than 2,500 jobs are being created in Lincolnshire to carry out

the 2011 Census. Recruitment is now underway for

full and part-time staff in roles that could last for just a few weeks or for several months. Census day is March 27.

Director of Census Recruitment, James Roe, said: “Census jobs offer people a unique chance to get involved in a national project that has the potential to deliver real benefits to them and their local community.

“We are looking for individuals who can spare some time to help gather the information we need in their area and earn some extra money while helping to change things for the better.”

A number of different roles are available – census collectors and special enumerators go out into the community and encourage people to fill in the questionnaires and

census coordinators will manage the process. Staff will also carry out doorstep interviews with the public.

It is 10 years since the last census was conducted and people have come and gone, families have grown, expectations and lifestyles have shifted and the face of local communities has changed.

James added: “The census is vital in measuring these changes and helping decision-makers improve and develop public services to provide for our communities.”

And from a practical point of view it’s really important that the Census provides an accurate reflection of West Lindsey as government grants are based on population figures so an understated figure can cost our area millions of pounds.

We’re countingon you

The 2011 Census is nearly upon us, so why not lend a hand to help collect data?

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To find out more visit:Web: www.censusjobs.co.uk

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Top tourism accolade for Grayingham Lodge owners

A West Lindsey couple are celebrating after their new business won a regional

tourism award.Jane and Peter Summers turned

their family home into the Grayingham Lodge B&B at Northorpe in November last year.

But they did not expect that less than 12 months later they would have carried off the top accolade at the East Midlands Tourism Awards 2010.

Mrs Summers said: “I was totally surprised – we have not even been open a year! I am very pleased that in our own way we have put this area on the map a little more.”

As previously reported, the B&B was awarded a Five Star Silver award by their first guest, an Inspector from Enjoy England (formerly the Tourism Board).

Now it has scooped gold in the Business Tourism Award category.

The detached farmhouse, built in 1848 in brick and stone, has been in the Summers’ family for five generations.

Mrs Summers said: “I am absolutely loving running the B&B. We have had a wonderful mix of people staying with us for so many different reasons.

“Since we opened we have had

14 different nationalities staying with us.”

The couple decided to venture into the new business after their daughters Rachel and Annabelle married within eight months of each other.

Now their award winning B&B will battle it out for the Enjoy England Excellence Awards finals staged next year.

Mrs Summers said: “I just can’t believe it – to go through to the national finals is even more staggering.”

Visit Lincolnshire has been a consistent supporter throughout the process.

Businesses in West Lindsey are being encouraged to get quality assured.

The call from the Chairman of the Economic Development & Regeneration Committee, Jeff Summers, follows the recent success of two local businesses. Grayingham Lodge won Gold at the East Midlands Tourism Awards 2010 and Redhill Farm, Blyton won the gold 2010 Great Taste Awards.

Cllr Summers said: “Winning awards provides a great opportunity for local businesses to showcase

themselves on a national stage. It is a great accolade, which they can use to help market their businesses. It is so nice to see our businesses rewarded for all their hard work and effort.”

West Lindsey District Council encourages business to get quality assured.

Cllr Summers said: “We pride ourselves on having quality accredited accommodation and attractions in West Lindsey.

“This is backed up by the fact that the majority of accommodation in the

district have been rated from three to five star, which is a great showcase for the region.

“Quality is important because it gives the consumer confidence that the people and processes have been assessed by an independent body in the way they work.”

“Accolades such as these clearly demonstrate the quality in West Lindsey.

“Our officers have the resource and expertise to assist people in their quest to achieve these levels of success.”

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Ruth Hyde (left) Tourism Director for East Midlands Tourism pictured with Jane Summers of Grayingham Lodge and Jo Hayward from Broadcast Media Service at the East Midlands Tourism Awards

Quality does count

And the winners are...


From L-R: Franky’s Fish & Chip Shop owners Chris and Vicky Frangeskou; Prezzo Manager Fabio Balbi; and Paul Dunn prove that when it comes to food, quality counts

Top quality doesn’t have to be posh...

Food, glorious food!You don’t have to be posh to

get top nosh in West Lindsey.Food hygiene experts have

awarded their top five-star rating to a whole host of outlets including jacket potato vans, fish and chip shops and mobile snack trucks.

The businesses are among a staggering 156 across the area to get the top accolade from the Council.

The Scores on the Doors Scheme has now been running for four years and is proving to be a real winner with businesses in the district.

Chris Frangeskou, 28, and his wife Vicky, 28, have been running Franky’s Fish & Chip shop in Nettleham since April 2009.

Chris said: “We are really proud to have a five-star rating. It is not just about cleanliness, it shows customers we know how to run a

business well and use good quality food products.”

Vicky added: “I think it is good to have the inspections as it keeps businesses on their toes. If they were not enforced I think some people would cut corners.”

Mark Kitts and his wife Lisa run the Hucksters FirePot in Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough, which also scooped five stars.

He said: “I wanted to run this kind of business since I was 21, but I never had the guts to do it – until two years ago and now I am loving it.

“I am very passionate about what we do and was not expecting anything less than five stars. From the customers’ point of view, the five stars shows that food has been made in the best possible environment. Quality is everything to me – if the

food is not 100% it does not go out.”All food businesses in the district

are inspected by the council’s Public Protection Services Team.

They are then rated from no stars – which means there is a need for major improvement – to five stars.

Lynder and Paul Dunn, run the Pit Stop Café on the A631 layby in Corringham.

Lynder said: “We have worked here for eight years and we are pleased to know the five star award has been renewed during that time. I don’t expect anything less now.”

The pair proudly display their rating on their door and on all their leaflets.

Paul added: “We are extremely proud of the rating as we work very hard. We have a set cleaning and cooking routine which we never

deviate from. We treat the business how we would like to be treated at other places.”

Fabio Balbi, Manager of Prezzo in Gainsborough, is also pleased to have achieved a five-star rating.

He said: “This certificate shows customers we have been assessed on cleanliness and food hygiene. It is very important to us as we believe in only the best.”

Chairman of the Community & Waste Services Committee, Cllr Jackie Brockway, said: “We believe that this scheme is very important to give consumers choice about where they purchase food in the district.

“It has also helped to improve hygiene standards within our food businesses.

“In the current economic climate it is important that businesses keep their customers.”

West Lindsey is one of a number of local authorities in the country running a web-based food business star award scheme.

Officers assess food businesses against a number of criteria including: Confidence in management. Compliance with structural requirements. Compliance with hygiene requirements.


food!

To see full list of rated businesses: Web: www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk/council/west-lindsey-district-council

Included in the scheme Excluded from the scheme

Cafes, restaurants and takeaways Coffee shops selling high-risk foodsPubs providing mealsSupermarkets with food preparation activitiesSmall manufacturers that also have a retail element serving final consumers (other than a staff shop)Nurseries providing food other than snacks (e.g. cooked meals and sandwiches)Lunch clubsBed & breakfast accommodation and hotelsStaff canteensMobile units including burger vans, ice-cream vansHome caterers selling high-risk foodsSchool meal providers (but not a school merely serving the food)Residential and nursing homes

Manufacturers with no retail elementSupermarkets not selling open high-risk foodsFuel-filling stations selling only wrapped foodsPremises selling confectionary only and other low risk foodsPubs serving low risk items e.g. drink and crispsCoffee shops only selling low risk foods such as drink and shelf-ambient cakesVillage hallsFreezer ShopsChildmindersButchers selling raw meat onlyFruit and vegetable shopsNewsagents with an ice-cream freezerKids clubs and similar groupsBakery shops selling low-risk food such as bread and other non high-risk foodsCelebration cake makersOff licences

Parish plans give communities a chance to identify their strengths, needs and where

they want to be in the next five to 10 years.

So far 17 plans have been produced in the district but we are hoping more areas will follow suit.

WLDC Cultural Development Team Leader, Mary Hollingsworth, said: “Parish Plans are an excellent example of how a whole community can come together to decide on the actions needed to improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of their local area.

“Once a parish plan has been produced it allows the community to take greater ownership of their collective needs and puts pressure on the agencies which impact on the wellbeing of their local area to take notice and respond.”

The plan should cover all issues that are important and affect local communities. Swallow & Cuxwold Parish Council have just completed their plan. Veronica Hewins, Clerk to Swallow Parish Council, said: “The Parish Plan is a very important document as we have a clearly defined action plan which represents the aims and aspirations of local residents.

“The evidence base is there for use when we are applying for grants or dealing with the district or county council.

“Indeed when talking recently

with the Central Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee, they requested a copy of the Plan to support our comments.

“Swallow Parish Council would strongly encourage other parish councils to go ahead and support the production of their own Parish Plan.”

Parish and Town Councils are being urged to develop a Parish Plan

Help shape your community

The Swallow Parish Plan Committee L-R: Malcolm Vaughan, Richard Barnes, Garry Metcalf, Brian Gould (Chairman), Gill Sutton (Secretary),

Veronica Hewins (Council Clerk) and James Walgate. Other members are Treasurer Graham Hunt, Pamela Gould and Anthony Mowbray


How can a Parish Plan help?The development of a parish plan can have advantages when seeking funding for better amenities and facilities in your village.Most grant-giving bodies now ask for proof of need through community consultation and a Parish Plan is the ‘gold standard’ for this approach. A Parish Plan is an opportunity to influence community plans and strategies for your area A great way to get people working together to decide what you value and what you want to change about your community The processes which lead to community-led plans (of which parish plans are an example) fit well with the Coalition Government’s ideas for local empowerment and the ‘Big Society’.

Below: Work on the play park has been identified as a priority in Swallow.Right: Swallow’s red phone box highlights the ‘high priority’ to improve mobile phone signals in the village. The parish council is encouraging Holy Trinity Church Parochial Church Council to apply to mobile phone providers to place a mast inside the church tower.

Hundreds of new jobs for young people, including some unusual roles, are being

created through an initiative to tackle long-term unemployment.

Sarah Bussey could not believe her luck when she was offered a placement grooming horses and checking their health.

The 20 year-old from Hardwick is working at the Bransby Home of Rest for Horses.

Delighted with her new job she said: “It is the perfect job for me and the work they do here is really good.”

This is Sarah’s first job since leaving college, where she did an NVQ in horse care.

She said: “I struggled to find a job in the area that I was qualified for. The Future Jobs Fund is brilliant – without it I would not have been able to get this opportunity.”

The charity relies on donations of £2m a year to run the facility, which looks after 274 horses with all sorts of

health issues. Sarah has been looking after one pony, Rob Roy, who is about 40 years-old and is one of the oldest animals at the home.

The former show-jumping pony has laminitis – his feet had overgrown because they have not been tended to properly.

Now he receives special care from staff to keep his condition under control.

Equine Welfare Manager at Bransby, Sally Howard, said: “It is the first time we have had anyone from the Future Jobs Fund and it is going really well. A lot of the work Sarah is doing is around the welfare of the horses to make sure they are healthy and happy.”

Sarah is not on her own, so far a staggering 85 people from West Lindsey have been employed as part of the Future Jobs Fund.

A wide variety of jobs have been created as part of the scheme. These include forestry assistants, gardeners,

joiners, sawmill operatives and many more.

The council was given £585,000 from the Government to create 90 jobs in 18 months after parts of the district were considered as unemployment hotspots.

Chairman of the Economic Development & Regeneration Committee, Jeff Summers, said: “The Fund has gone from strength to strength and it is all thanks to a partnership between the social enterprise group, Hill Holt Wood, and the council. The fund now has a success rate of 62% of people either going on to full-time employment or full-time education.

“Many of the people on the scheme were unemployed for long periods of time, lacked confidence and qualifications. The Fund has given them a unique opportunity to find a new job, tailored to meet the needs of the individuals, which is fantastic news.”

Future Jobs Fund offersstable employment

Horsing around: Sarah Bussey tends to the needs of ageing pony Rob Roy


To find out more call Nicoya Palastanga:Tel: 01427 675161

Apassionate debate around budgets and decision making captured the hearts

of the students who wanted to see improvements to their school facilities.

Cllr Jeff Summers chaired the event, which was organised by the district council.

He said: “I found the day most encouraging. The pupils are so inquisitive and open minded.

“I thought this was a positive event and I hope the schools and council can work more closely together on future developments.

“The debate concentrated on issues affecting them such as their schools and the education system which shows that young people really do care.”

A panel made up of councillors, representatives from Lincolnshire Co-op, the police and health officials faced a grilling from 20 youngsters.

Chair of the school council at Queen Elizabeth’s High School in Gainsborough, Jack Remmington, 16, said that he would like to see similar events held more frequently.

He said: “It has been brilliant. We really do feel empowered to go back and question decision making and feel that our opinion really does count and we can help to make changes.”

Fellow pupil, Millie Broadbent, 14, added: “This year’s event was an eye opener. We were able to get the council’s point of view as well as that of the police and the NHS.”

Inquisitive local schoolchildren took over the council chamber recently to quiz officials on issues affecting them as part of Local Democracy Week

Question Time for

youngstersWest Lindsey

Chairman Cllr Jeff Summers takes on board the youngsters’ views during Local Democracy Week

Christian Goodhall, Jack Remmington and Millie Broadbent – proud to be part of the debate


Christina Goodall, 16, of QEHS is also a member of the Lincolnshire Youth Cabinet and she was proud to be part of the debate.

She said: “It was really good for the students to get involved with the council. It has opened our eyes up about money available for school projects and how we can put more pressure on people to get answers.”

Trent Valley Academy pupil, Aynsley Henry, 14, said: “It was good to be able to ask a range of questions and get advice on how we can get more involved in decision making.”

Her classmate, Devya Soni, 14, added: “I thought it was really good that we could ask questions so openly. It was good to learn about the different roles within the council and how decisions are made – there is a lot of work that goes on that we do not always realise happens.”

Cllr Chris Underwood-Frost played a big part in the whole day. He said: “There was a very passionate plea from the students for us to understand the difficulties at their schools. It was wonderful to hear their views. I can’t say enough about how brilliant these youngsters were.”

During the day the young people took part in a mock planning meeting and debated the views of different

groups before making a decision. As a follow on to the debate pupils will be working on a project at their school to evaluate service provision across the district and decide where budgets should be cut to meet shortfalls in Government funding.

Cllr Underwood-Frost added: “It will help them to understand how decisions they make will impact on others throughout the district.

“It is an excellent opportunity for these students to understand how the council works and how we come to make decisions.”

Progress Leader at the Trent Valley

Academy, Mark Szostak, said: “The Youth Assembly is a valuable experience and helped to open the pupils’ eyes about how the council works.

“It helps students to voice their concerns and understand changes and helps them feel involved in and part of the community.”

Teaching Assistant at QEHS, Debra Canwell, said the day was a fantastic way of forging new links with the council and other schools. She added: “I feel very proud of the students. They asked some very good questions and made some very good links with TVA students.”

A project aimed at preventing cross contamination risks in butchers’ shops has been

praised by food inspectors.All butchers in the district were

invited to a seminar on effective food safety management systems and the prevention of cross contamination risks.

The Food Standards Agency singled out the scheme as an example of Good Practice following an audit of the council’s Food Law Enforcement Service.

The project was the result of the

findings of the Pennington Inquiry, following the 2005 E.coli outbreak in Wales.

Public Protection Services Manager at the council, Chris Allen said: ”We checked surfaces, chopping boards and cloths for bacterial levels and the same for cooked meats at butcher’s premises prior to holding the seminar.

“We were really pleased with the response from the trade with 77 staff attending the seminars from 20 butchers’ shops. We also carried out the same tests after the seminar

which demonstrated improvements in hygiene standards had been achieved which was really encouraging.”

Inspectors praised the service for responding to the findings of the inquiry.

The report stated: “It was noted that results from sampling undertaken as part of the national sampling programme had been used to contribute to a well received local initiative involving butchers as part of the authority’s response to the Pennington Inquiry.”

Meating high standards


Aynsley Henry and Devya Soni – fans of the event


Shoppers are being warned to keep their money secure during the run up to Christmas.

We have joined forces with Lincolnshire Police to launch a campaign warning shoppers to be on their guard against purse thieves.

Intelligence officer for Lincolnshire Police, Brian Goodhill said: “Most of us hope for a peaceful and uneventful time at Christmas, but there are others who may prey on unsuspecting members of the community by committing thefts of purses and wallets.

“Each year thieves target crowded shopping areas knowing that people may be easily distracted from security of possessions.

“Rather than becoming a victim of this type of crime, people should be extra vigilant.”

Officers will be distributing posters to shops throughout the district – asking them to show their support by displaying them.

Housing, Renewal & Community Safety Service Manager, Grant Lockett, said: “We don’t want to cause alarm. We are just asking people to make sure their purses and bags are zipped up – even if it means taking an extra couple of seconds at the till.

“It is surprising just how many people walk around without properly securing their bags and unfortunately there are criminals out there who will not hesitate to seize the opportunity to help themselves.”

Hang on to your purse at Christmas

Take these steps to keep safe:Make sure your bag is across your body rather than over the shoulderKeep your bag closed or pocket fastenedNever leave your bag unattended or in a shopping trolleyNever carry your PIN number with your credit/debit cardsAvoid carrying large amounts of cash with you when shoppingReport suspicious incidents as soon as possible

Don’t let your

Christmas be ruined

Beware pickpockets!

LOCAL AUTHORITIES (MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2003

MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES SCHEMEWest Lindsey District Council has, under the Local Authorities (Members’ Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003, adopted a scheme of allowances for the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012. In determining the scheme, the Council complied with the duty under Regulation 19 and had regard to the recommendations of an independent Remuneration Panel. The recommendations of the Panel were agreed by the Council and the amounts payable are as follows: 0% increase in allowances in line with what is being recommended for West Lindsey District Council employees. A 25% increase in the SRA for the Chair of Planning Committee. This to be for one year, subject to review.

Copies of the scheme and the record of payments made under it may be inspected free of charge at Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough, Lincs, DN21 2NA at any time during normal office hours. Copies of the scheme will be provided on receipt of 10 pence per side of A4 copied.Manjeet GillChief Executive, West Lindsey District Council


It’s Christmas!West Lindsey District Council

Your five-page guide to a greener Christmas Winter 2010

Top recycling tips Christmas day and New Year’s Day fall on Saturday this year. This means that your waste and recycling collections will be made on your normal day. If you are not sure when this is, please check your collection calendar or visit www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/mybinday

Party tipsWhen choosing wrapping paper for birthdays or Christmas, it’s worth noting that most shiny paper is made of plastic film, so it is not recyclable. You can make the most of used paper by saving it for wrapping future presents.

Leftover party foods such as quiches and sausage rolls can be frozen over Christmas and used in packed lunches for when you return to work.

Home CompostingComposting is an inexpensive, natural process that transforms your kitchen and garden waste into a valuable and nutrient rich food for your garden. Use a container, such as an old sweets tin to collect cardboard items such as party hats, toilet roll innards and the insides of party poppers.

A third of your kitchen waste can be composted. Collect those Christmas roast potato peelings, general vegetable and fruit peelings, teabags, paper towels and eggshells and add this to your compost bin. When peeling

vegetables, wrap scraps in newspaper before adding to your compost bin.

Add crushed egg shells to your compost. They will add valuable minerals such as calcium.

For more tips visit: www.recyclenow.com/compost

GiftsWhy not look out

for items containing recycled material as gifts this Christmas? Clothes, furniture and electronic goods

containing some recycled material will

make perfect ‘green’ gifts. You can find out more at:

www.recyclenow.com/ecoproducts Festive friendIt may be cold outside but check your fridge is cold enough too. Chilled food will stay fresh for longer if you keep the fridge at a cool 1-5°c. Lemons, apples and tomatoes stay fresh for

even longer in the fridge. And keeping them in a loosely tied plastic bag or in the pack they were bought, helps them retain their moisture.

To find out more useful tips on the storage of food, tantalising Christmas recipes and advice on portioning this holiday season, visit: www.lovefoodhatewaste.com

Fab food factWith many shops closed over the holiday season, you might run low on the essentials such as bread and milk. To freshen up your loaf of bread, hold it very briefly under a running cold tap. Give it a good shake and pop in a hot oven for about 10 minutes.

Waste electricalsYou don’t need to bin your old unwanted electrical and electronic items when you get new ones this Christmas. Anything with batteries, plug or charger can be recycled at your local household waste recycling centre. To find your nearest centre visit: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/hwrc

Discarded Christmas wrapping paper could stretch around the equator nine times if each sheet was laid end

to end

Home composting is a great idea


Did you know that every month in the UK households throw away £50 worth of food that

could have been eaten? We could all do with a little extra

cash this Christmas and a new campaign called Love Food Hate Waste has got some suggestions on how to make the saving.

Firstly, turkey doesn’t have to be just for Christmas. Carve it all up on Christmas day and freeze any leftovers to use for pies, stir fry, curry

or stroganoff. Or try turkey as a

substitute for other meat – why

not try turkey bolognaise, chilli con turkey, lasagne or cottage pie?

There are lots of

recipe ideas on the Love Food Hate Waste website.

If you’re catering for extra people why not try the Perfect Portion calculator? Visit www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/perfect_portions to remove the guess work. If you do find yourself with extras, freeze the leftovers as home made ready meals for the new year.

As many of us don’t want to even think about going to the shops over the Christmas period, milk and bread are both ideal basics for storing in the freezer. Even the smallest amount of milk can be frozen, quickly defrosting on the worktop for a quick cup of tea. And toast bread from frozen to save time.

The most important date to remember at Christmas is the use by date – you can eat or freeze foods right up the end of the use by date.

Best before dates are for quality; you can eat foods after this date but they may not be at their best.

Use up any leftover smoked salmon, eggs and cream by making a quiche to eat or freeze. Or cook it all up with scrambled eggs for a special breakfast treat on toast.

Left over hard cheeses, such as stilton and cheddar, are perfect for freezing. Even the smallest portions can be frozen and are perfect for dropping straight into soups and sauces for extra flavour.

You can also find stocking filler ideas for foodie friends on the website to save money and make more of your food from this Christmas right through to next year’s festive season!

Love food? Some suggestions to save money this Christmas

Some 500 tonnes of Christmas tree lights are thrown away when they

could be donated to charity if in good

working order

Mixed Vegetable Curry (serves 4)Ingredients450g potatoes or sweet potatoes 225g vegetables2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, peeled and chopped 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped 50g creamed coconut, grated 400g can canned chopped tomatoes 1 level teaspoon of salt4 handfuls of fresh spinach Coriander sprigs to garnish Basmati rice, to serve

Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables.Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring

occasionally. Add the coconut and curry paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook until mixture resembles a thick paste. Add the vegetables, salt and 150ml water. Bring to the boil,

cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, then add the spinach. Cook for a further 5 minutes or until all the vegetables are just tender. Season and add the coriander sprigs just before serving.

Instructions

Each year the UK throws out

enough tin foil to cover an area the

size of Suffolk

To find out more visit:Web: www.lovefoodhatewaste.com


Some 500 tonnes of Christmas tree lights are thrown away when they

could be donated to charity if in good

working order

Turkey & Sweetcorn BurgersMakes 8 burgers or 16 meatballsIngredients1 x 285g can sweetcorn kernels100g stale white bread500g minced turkey breast1 egg4 spring onions, finely chopped2 ½ tsp ground cuminSalt and ground black pepper1 garlic clove, peeled and crushedSunflower oil for fryingBurger buns to accompany with lettuce and cucumber and sweet chilli sauce

Turkey, Mango & Lime saladThis is a delicious way to use up leftover turkey and ham after the Christmas festivities. It works really well on Boxing Day along with other salads and baked potatoes.

IngredientsServes 8250g cooked carved leg ham, sliced into pieces 250g cooked carved turkey, sliced into pieces ½ cucumber 1 large ripe mango grated rind and juice of 1 lemon or lime 150ml vegetable oil handful of coriander sprigs 3 spring onion, finely chopped A pinch of salt Some ground black peppercorns

In a bowl, cover the bread with water and leave to soak for about a minute, then squeeze well and crumble into a large bowl.Add the sweetcorn, turkey mince, egg, spring onions, ground cumin, garlic and seasoning. Use your hands to squeeze the mixture together.Shape the mince into burger or small meatballs about the size of a golf ball.

Heat a heavy frying pan with sunflower oil and cook the burgers or meatballs in batches, turning them round in the pan until they are golden brown, drain and transfer to a warm oven 200°C (400°F) mark 6 and cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked.

To freeze: Lay the burgers or meat balls on a flat baking sheet and put into the freezer until frozen.

Pack into a plastic container, label and freeze.

To cook: Heat a heavy frying pan with sunflower oil and cook the burgers or meatballs in batches from frozen, turning them round in the pan until they are golden brown, drain and transfer to a warm oven 200°C (400°F) mark 6 and cook for a further 5-10 mins or until cooked.

Instructions

Halve the cucumber lengthways, then carefully remove the seeds with a teaspoon. Slice the cucumber flesh into thin slices. Cut down either side of the mango stone. Cut away the flesh from the skin and place in a food processor, along with the grated lime or lemon and strained

juice. Whizz and while the motor is running add the oil until the consistency is smooth. Pour the prepared mango dressing into a large bowl. Add the turkey and ham, cucumber, coriander and finely chopped spring onions and season to taste.

Instructions

Christmas special

Residents frequently ask the council what happens to their recycling.

With Christmas just around the corner we are raising awareness about the wide range of materials we can all recycle.

You might be able to reuse items such as chocolate tins or mincemeat jars, but if not, place them in your blue bin and we’ll make sure they are recycled.

All your recyclables are taken to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) to be separated and sorted. A MRF enables as many materials as possible to be diverted from landfill.

Materials are loaded onto an

inclined conveyor belt. Larger materials are propelled forward by rotating discs, while glass falls through holes onto another conveyor belt.

The mixed recycling then goes through a series of sophisticated processes. Huge spinning drums and ballistic separators take out smaller items like bottles and cans leaving behind mostly paper and card.

The recycling moves along a series of conveyor belts, where magnets are used to separate steel cans from aluminium cans and high pressure jets of air separate plastic bottles.

The final stage removes items which have been put into the recycling by mistake, such as polystyrene.

The sorted recycling falls off the end of the conveyor belt into storage bays. The sorted materials are baled and sent off to be made into something new.

Most recycling that we collect can be recycled back into the original material. For example, paper becomes more paper. Some materials, such as crushed glass and plastic bottles, have a more interesting after life. Plastic bottles can end up reprocessed into a plastic toy, garden furniture, or even be worn as a shoe or a fleece.

The mixed glass we collect can be sold to the aggregate industry and is used in road construction. Recycling two glass bottles saves enough energy to boil enough water for five cups of tea. That’s certainly something to think about as you are enjoying your Christmas sherry and mince pies!

What happens to my recycling?


13,350 tonnes of glass is thrown out

in the UK during the festive season instead of being

recycled

Christmas special

To find out more visit:Web: www.recyclenow.com/ how_is_it_recycled

Clockwise from left: sorting your recycling; enjoying the party with a drink from a recycled glass; tiles made from recycled glass; and a bale of aluminium

The Council has won a regional award for address database.

The authority came out on top in the 2010 Best In Region Exemplar Award for the quality and accuracy of its Local Land and Property Gazetteer.

This high-quality local data is pooled at a national hub which is then used by organisations across local government.

The awards are organised by Intelligent Addressing Ltd and Local Government Information House.

They recognise the outstanding achievements of local authorities, local partnerships, police forces and fire and rescue services, in the creation, maintenance and utilisation of the National Land & Property Gazetteer and the National Street Gazetteer.

Corporate Systems Officer for Businesses Improvements Services at the council, Jeanette Anderson, was delighted with the award: “We have received two large certificates: one for winner in the Best in the Region category and one for the Authority Dataset Improvement Schedule Gold Standard. This is a fantastic achievement!”


West Lindsey wins award for address database

Over eight million trees were bought last Christmas in the UK. Most are thrown away

creating over 150,000 tonnes of additional rubbish – that’s 21 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower! So do your bit to reduce this amount of rubbish this year by recycling your Christmas tree in West Lindsey.

Green waste collections take place once a month during the Winter period (December – March) and every two weeks throughout the rest of the year. Please put your Christmas tree out in your green bin on your regular garden waste collection day, please check your calendar or visit: www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/mybinday. It would also help us if you could trim branches before putting the tree in your bin. If your tree is too big just leave it at the side and we will collect it. Alternatively trees can be taken to one the Household Waste Recycling Centres at any of the following locations:

If you are a resident of Gainsborough’s South West Ward and receive a bag collection service; don’t worry because we have not forgotten you. After you’ve eaten the turkey, opened all your presents, and the Christmas tree is starting to wilt, you can recycle it by placing it at the

front of your property on Friday 7 January. Trees can also be recycled in Caistor Market Place on Sunday January 9 until 1pm. These trees will have a new life as horse jumps.

What happens to the trees?All Christmas trees collected will be recycled and turned into nutrient-rich compost at one of four sites. The trees and other green waste will be tipped by the collection vehicle on to a heap and turned. Material will then be inspected for any contaminants such as plastic bags and

once they have been removed, the material will be put into a pile

and shredded. It is turned at least three times until it reaches its final product. This process takes approximately eight weeks before quality

compost is produced.

Artificial treesIf you have an artificial tree

you are throwing away it is important to bear in mind that it will be sent to landfill sites where they are not biodegradable. When you no longer want your artificial tree, you can extend its life by giving it to a local group or Charity shop.

Branching out!

Approx 250 tonnes of Christmas trees are thrown away instead of being

recycled in the UK

Jeanette Anderson with the awards

Summergangs Lane, Gainsborough Whisby, near Lincoln Great Northern Terrace, Lincoln Bolingbroke Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Louth Redbourne Mere, Kirton LindseyBigby Road, Melton Ross, Barnetby

O ur Christmas panto promises to be the biggest and brightest yet.

Yellow Brick Road Stage Productions are performing their spectacular version of the Wizard of Oz at Gainsborough’s Trinity Arts Centre from December 15-28.

The show boasts a host of stunning special effects including a digitally projected wizard and there’s also lots of nifty footwork from the Everett Fox School of Dance.

Ticket prices are some of the lowest around at £10 for adults (concessions £7), children £6, family ticket £26 (two adults and two children). Tickets for schools performances are £5.

And remember parking in Gainsborough is free after 6pm so

a night out at the theatre doesn’t cost nearly as much as it does at neighbouring venues!

A wizardpanto!


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

TRUSTEES WANTED!

Young & Safe in Gainsborough Limited (YaSiG) is looking for new trustees to join its team.

The registered charity provides alternative education programmes for young people who are not positively engaged in mainstream education. Activities include creative catering, health and well-being, horticulture, safe motorcycling and maintenance.

If you are keen to utilise your knowledge and skills on a voluntary basis to support the development of 13-24- year-olds in the Gainsborough area in one/more of the following, we would like to hear from you:

Education, Finance, Fundraising, Charity, Governance, Human Resources, Legal, PR and Marketing, Social Enterprise Development, Website, ICT, Youth Issues

For an informal discussion and further information, please contact Hilary Bennett, Trustee, on 01427 880596 or 07525 152932 or email: [email protected]

Nettleham and Caistor have been named as some of the best villages in Lincolnshire

More than 200 enforcement cases are currently on-going into planning breaches in

West Lindsey. The district council has vowed to get tough on residents and businesses that breach planning regulations.

Chairman of the Planning Committee, Cllr Chris Underwood-Frost, said: “We will not hesitate to take enforcement action against the most serious breaches which cause harm to local residents.”

Formal procedures are currently being taken in 16 cases following investigations. Breaches include untidy land, unauthorised work to listed buildings and signage.

The council adopted an

enforcement policy in February this year and has categorised breaches into four categories. Category 1 is the most serious offences and category

four is the lowest. A break down of the figures shows the following:Category 1 – 12 casesCategory 2 – 54 casesCategory 3 – 98 casesCategory 4 – 41 cases

Cllr Underwood-Frost added: “All new cases will be investigated and the council will take action where appropriate.”

Development Service Manager at the Council, Mark Sturgess, is pleased with the team’s progress since he started at the council in June this year.

He said: “We have set ourselves a clear programme of work over the coming months.”More planning on page 21

If you ever needed any proof that West Lindsey is a great place to live just consider that Nettleham

has completed an amazing hat-trick of wins in the large village section of the Lincolnshire Best Kept Villages and Small Towns competition.

And Caistor has pulled off an amazing double by again winning the section for small market towns after picking up the award last year too.

A spokesman for the Community Council of Lincolnshire who organise the contest on behalf of the Lincolnshire Campaign for the Protection of Rural England said: “The marks were very close which is the hallmark of a high-quality competition and the residents of Nettleham can be very proud of the way they all pulled together to secure victory.”

Caistor has a history of success in the competition finishing second in

1983 and 84, winning in 1985 and 1991 and getting into the final round of judging in almost every year.

A tremendous amount of work has gone on behind the scenes to bring redundant buildings back into use and the new-look town centre is fantastic.

Caistor in Bloom has also helped the town to always look its best and the group’s work was recognised when it won the silver award in East Midlands in Bloom 2010. To mark the victories both communities will receive a tree donated by Pennells Nurseries, a certificate and a plaque and the county council will put two signs on the outskirts of both parishes to celebrate the success.

There was more West Lindsey success with Scothern finishing second in the medium-sized village class and Ingham was runner-up in the past winners section.

Planning to get tough

A great place to live

Best kept Nettleham - winner of the competition for the third year

Caistor - winner of the small market towns class


Cllr Underwood-Frost: ‘All new cases will be investigated’


DECEMBER4 - Jan 15: Bend in the River Gallery presents Mixed ChristmasOpen Thursday to Saturday 11am – 4pm. Bridge Street, Gainsborough. Free admission. More details on www.bendintheriver.co.uk

10: Christmas Market and Mayor’s Charity Evening at Market Rasen Festival Hall and Market Place Open from 4pm - 10pm. To book a stall contact the Town Clerk on 01673 842479 or email: [email protected]

10-12: Caistor Parish Church Christmas Tree FestivalSee Caistor Church in all its glory decorated with over 20 trees sponsored by local businesses, groups and individuals. All proceeds to Church and St. Andrew’s Childrens Hospice.

11: Lindsey Rural Player’s Broadbent Singers bring you A Cornucopia of Christmas at the Broadbent Theatre A miscellany of Christmas music of all kinds, from the glorious cantata ‘Carol of Christmas’ by Peterson to all your favourite Carols and Christmas songs.

Join them to celebrate the Festive Season with a sing-a-long of your favourite songs, together with mince pies and mulled wine. Tickets £6.50 (£5 concessions). 2.30pm and 7.30pm start. More details on 01673 885500.

11: Caistor Parish Church Breakfast with Santa Beans on toast, drinks, and a chance to write a letter to the great man and give it to him in exchange for a gift. Only £1.50 per child. All proceeds to the Childrens Society. 9am start. 11: Medieval Christmas at Gainsborough Old Hall Open from 10am - 5pm. Adults £5.10 Concessions £3.35 Family £13.60More details on (01427) 612669.

12: Santa Saunter – Sponsored charity walk in Gainsborough Raise money for ‘Wish Upon A Star’ charity by taking part in a Christmas fancy dress charity walk from Richmond Park, to Marshall’s

Yard, the town centre and back to Richmond Park for mince pies and festive fun. More details: Holly Parker on 01427 811573 or [email protected]

12: Christmas in the Park at Richmond Park, Gainsborough See Santa arrive on his sleigh pulled by real reindeer. If you are good, get a present and have a photo taken with him. There will be market stalls to look around, fairground rides, crafts, a hog roast, Lincs Fire Brigade Concert Band playing, along with Performing Arts Club St John’s and local schools, Benjamin Adlard and White’s Wood Lane singing with Gainsborough Choral Society. Free admission.More details on 01427 811573 or email [email protected]

What’s on West Lindsey

Join a Santa Saunter for a great cause in Gainsborough on December 12

One of the many

exhibits at the

Bend in the River Gallery


14: Market Rasen and District Choral Society – Rotary Club CarolsPerformed by Market Rasen and District Choral Society at the Market Rasen Methodist Church and School Room. Starts at 7pm. More details from Midge Thomas on 01652 678365 or [email protected]

18: White Satin Christmas Disco – A Night at The OscarsDance to the music of the past four decades. Walk down the Red Carpet in your finest fancy dress, be a celeb for the night. Caistor Town Hall, limited tickets and admission by ticket only. 8.30 pm start. Tickets from [email protected] 27: 10K Race/Run/Walk Event in Cherry WillinghamBurn off those extra calories eaten over Christmas with this fun event organised by the Cherry Tree Community Syndicate. Please register at the Cherry Tree on the December 26. 10.30am start. For more details contact Mark Wilkins at [email protected]

JANUARY15-16 and 21-23: Puss in Boots Pantomime at the Limelight Theatre, BrookenbyAll shows are 2.30pm start apart from Friday January 21 which is a 7.30pm start. Tickets £5 (£4 concessions). Pre-bookings available from Ann on 01472 852952.

28: Proteus Theatre Company present The Little Mermaid at Caistor Town HallBeat those winter blues by joining Proteus Theatre Company as they go far out to sea, and go deeper than any anchor rope can reach in search of The Little Mermaid. Sponsored by the Artsservice, Lincolnshire County Council and West Lindsey District Council. Tickets

£8, £7 concession with £1 discount on each ticket bought in advance. 7pm start. Tickets available from Caistor Post Office.

28-30: Lindsey Rural Players present their Annual Pantomime Mother Goose at the Broadbent TheatreA new slant on an old story when Mother Goose is given the Hollywood and MGM treatment. The style might have changed, but the story stays the same... the tale of the goose that laid the golden egg. Tickets £6.50 (£5 concessions), £20 family. 7.30pm and some 3pm starts. More details available by calling 01673 885500.

FEBRUARY4-12: Lindsey Rural Players present their Annual Pantomime Mother Goose at the Broadbent Theatre in Wickeby. Details above.

28 February - 5 March: Gainsborough Theatre Company presents The House of Bernarda Alba at the Old Nick When Bernarda’s husband dies, she locks all the doors and windows, telling her grown-up daughters to sew and be silent. Classic drama returns, with this powerhouse of Spanish Theatre. Transcending its domestic setting, the play explores themes of freedom, censorship and self-expression, and features one of the greatest female roles in theatre literature in the powerful and dominating matriarch Bernarda. More details on 01427 810616.

MARCH5: Market Rasen Craft & Gift Fair, Festival Hall in Market RasenAll tables are £12. There is ample free parking and refreshments available. The hall accommodates 30 plus crafts and gifts stalls in a well suited venue.http://lincsfairs.com/springcraftandgiftfairmarketrasen.aspx

11-12 and 18-19: Dick Whittington and his Cat Pantomime at Osgodby Village HallTickets £6.00, £3.50 children. More details on 01673 828594.

The Little Mermaid – at Caistor Town Hall in the New Year

Mother Goose

Once family discipline begins breaking down it can be difficult to stop. But families

can now get help before issues spiral out of control.

The West Lincolnshire & Boston Family Intervention Scheme was set up in April this year and is already helping to make a big difference.

Staff are currently working with 27 families across the West Lindsey, Lincoln and Boston areas. They are supporting a total of 77 children and young people within these families.

Housing, Renewal & Community Safety Service Manager, Grant Lockett, said: “We have already seen some fantastic achievements, including families being able to maintain their tenancies and remain in their homes and children attending school where previously they have not attended.

“We estimate we have saved £1.8m in public funding by changing the behaviour of families. However, we must remember, we are dealing with some families with second and third generation issues and we have to help them break the cycle of their lives.”

The FIS staff have worked hard to promote the service and have built good working relationships with other agencies.

As a result referrals have come from various agencies including

housing providers, the police and children’s services.

A spokesperson on Family Intervention at the Department for Education, lauded the scheme in August for ‘making a difference’.

Deputy Delivery Manager for FIS at the Department of Education, Sue Rastall said: “I am very impressed with what I have seen.

“They are targeting the right families – families that are high demand and high cost families and they are making a difference.

“In the long term I believe this service will create even greater financial saving to the local authority and its partners than can be reinvested in communities.”

Families in West Lindsey are being offered free parenting help.

A new parenting programme called ‘Triple P’ (Positive Parenting Programme) is being used to help families cope with their teenagers.

Staff from the West Lincolnshire & Boston Family Intervention Service (FIS) have successfully completed the 10 week Standard Teen Triple P Training.

This in-depth training explored the underlying problems faced by families and how to tackle problems.

The training will now be used to help families across the three districts of Gainsborough, Lincoln and Boston who are already receiving guidance from the FIS team.

Housing, Renewal & Community Safety Service Manager, Grant

Lockett, said: “We recognise all families are different and what works for one family may not work for another. The system is a structured programme of intervention and support and is recognised as an effective tool.

“It will help families build, practice and use strategies to better manage their teenagers.”

Getting help before things get out of handHelp for families

FIS Team workers Helen Green, Phil Cook, Lynette Shaw and Helen Walker

A scheme which stops young people’s behaviour spiralling out of control has been praised by a West Lindsey family.

A 43-year-old single mother, was struggling to discipline her children. She said: “They got mixed up with drugs and bad crowds, and had also been skiving off school.”

A few months ago, she enlisted the help of the West Lincolnshire & Boston Family Intervention Service (FIS).

She said: “My case worker has been brilliant. He comes to meetings with me and talks to the kids directly,

letting them know there are other choices.

“He also goes into school with them to do extra work with maths and English because if they are doing well at school – hopefully they will go instead of skiving off.”

Although still in the early stages of help – they are already starting to notice a big improvement.

The family agreed to sign a contract before any work was carried out. The agreement outlined what support the team would give the family and what sanctions they would impose if they breached any of the agreements.

Support team pulled mum back from the brink

Free parentinghelp


It is not only personal decisions that can shape the way in which we live. Our surroundings often

play a major role when deciding where to set up home, which school to send our children, where to walk our dog or which route to take to work.

For this reason, finding out your views and what matters to you in your area has been the priority of the Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit over the past few months.

Market Stalls, Information Centres, Access Points, Questionnaires, Facebook and Twitter have been at the forefront of public consultation throughout Central Lincolnshire since October. With your opinions gathered, a Draft Core Strategy can now be formed with you, the residents of Central Lincolnshire in mind.

The Draft Core Strategy will consider:

A Sustainable Central Lincolnshire, planning for people and the planetEnsuring that people and communities are flourishing, prosperous and healthy, and playing their part in maintaining natural resources.

A low-carbon future, tackling energy and climate changeMajor reductions in energy use and carbon emissions are needed urgently to limit global warming to safe levels and avoid the risk of a runaway greenhouse effect. The Draft Core Strategy could help minimise the need for unnecessary travel, energy and water use and by encouraging low carbon initiatives.

Growing Central Lincolnshire, new development and infrastructureCentral Lincolnshire will need to grow significantly over the next 20 years to meet demand for new housing. This growth can bring major benefits including increased employment opportunities, new facilities and infrastructure improvements (such as energy, water, transport, schools, doctors’ surgeries, open space etc).

Promoting strong and prosperous communities, meeting and supporting local needsIt aims to identify how to support local services and facilities in local areas, including how to meet local housing needs, regeneration needs and how to stimulate the local economy.

A quality environment, managing Central Lincolnshire’s natural and built environmentCentral Lincolnshire has a rich natural and cultural heritage which includes part of the nationally recognised landscape of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Heritage assets in the area range from Prehistoric, Roman and Medieval monuments to Second World War air bases and over 2,300 listed buildings as well as Lincoln’s outstanding Cathedral. In planning for growth it must protect and make best use of these assets.

The Lincoln, Gainsborough and

Sleaford areas, growing our major settlements sustainably.

A substantial proportion of the growth will need to be directed towards these settlements as major service centres. The Core Strategy will need to resolve how much and where based upon an understanding of the constraints, opportunities and the needs of local communities.

We want to know your views and what matters to you

Your opinioncounts

Our surroundings play a major role in how we feel about our local area

Free parenting

Have your say or find our more:Email: talkplanning@n-kesteven. gov.ukWrite: Central Lincolnshire Joint Planning Unit, c/o North Kesteven District Council, Kesteven Street, Sleaford Lincs, NG34 7EF


H igh-class construction throughout the area was celebrated at the Building

Excellence Awards 2010 organised by the district council.

And the top award of the evening – the Winner of Winners category – went to Hardy Brothers of Tealby for their 10-year labour of love to complete extensions and alterations to Brickyard Farm on Rasen Road in Waddingham.

The winning project is an extension with a renovation and alterations with a design which incorporates traditional constructional techniques with modern renewable technology features all completed to a very high standard.

The overall effect is a quality development set in landscaped grounds with imposing views over the local countryside.

Acting Building Control Manager Martin Salmon said: “The awards recognise and honour the most impressive construction developments and projects in our area for their outstanding quality of workmanship

and excellence in both design and construction. Brickyard Farm is indeed a worthy winner.”

This project also collected the prize for the best domestic extension.

Highly commended in this category were: 2 Park Lane, Burton Waters for Roger Lyons and Julia Leyland by Framework Architecture and Urban Design

6 The Croft, Nettleham for Mrs J Gauke by John Halton Design and M W Crowe Ltd

Other awards went to:Best Domestic Alteration/ConversionWinner:Northfield Barn, Spridlington Road, Faldingworth for Mr and Mrs S Olsson

Highly Commended: Swinford Barn, 4 Slate Farm Close, Bishop Norton for Advocate Developments Ltd

The Old Chapel, Chapel Lane, Snitterby for Mr M Tuxford

Best Commercial ProjectWinner: New storey to form office and storage accommodation at Cliff Bradley Funeral Directors, 41 Heaton Street, Gainsborough by CMS Architectural Services Ltd

Highly Commended: Extensions and Alterations at Advocate Arms Hotel, 2 Queen Street, Market Rasen for Mr D Lince by Seager Design and Advocate Development Ltd

Change of use to form tea rooms and shop at Sunnyside Up, Poplar Farm, Tealby Road, Market Rasen for Mr J Hammond by Hardy Bros (Tealby) Ltd and John Rowan Architectural Design

Best Community Project Winner: New secondary school and special needs school at Gainsborough

Building Excellence Awards

10-year labour of love in Waddingham takes top building accolade


Education Village, Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough for Lincolnshire County Council by HBS

Highly Commended: New Sports Pavilion at Marshall Sports Ground, Middlefield lane, Gainsborough for West Lindsey District Council by Ross Davy Design and Gelder Group Ltd

Best Single HomeWinner: Thonock View, Front Street, Morton, Gainsborough for Mr B Hutchinson by RLE Design and LR Hutchinson and Son

Highly Commended:Marleau House, Lindholme, Scotter for M and L Albans

9 Waggoners Close, Scotter for Mr D Saxby by ADS (Scunthorpe) Ltd

Best Small Residential Development (2-10 homes)Winner: Five homes for Advocate Developments at rear of Advocate Arms Hotel, Coach House Court, Market Rasen Highly Commended: Four homes for Butler Construction at 3 Waterford Court, Cherry Willingham

Two homes for M J Christopher Building Services at Owls End, Welton

Two homes for W E King (Traditional Homes) at Blacksmiths Green, Cherry Willingham

Best Large Residential Development (11 homes plus)Winner: 58 homes at Ellisons Quay, Burton Waters for Beal Homes

Highly commended:65 homes at Manor Farm, Horncastle Road, Bardney for Chestnut Homes

156 homes at Church Lane, Cherry Willingham for Taylor Lindsey Homes

Steve Harley Award for Best Sustainable ProjectWinner:28 homes at Manor Farm, Phase 2A, Horncastle Road, Bardney for Chestnut Homes. This development of social housing achieved Code Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. It achieved good carbon emissions rating and thermal standards including whole house ventilation and heat recovery units

Highly Commended: 8 homes at Fossdyke Court, Saxilby for RD Construction (Lincoln)

Clockwise from L-R: receiving the Winner of Winners trophy from Chairman Owen Bierley are Richard Bishop (left) and Miles Hardy of Hardy Brothers.

Best large residential development was 58 homes at Ellisons Quart at Burton Waters for Beal Homes.

Overall winning project was the 10-year labour of love to complete extensions and alterations to Brickyard Farm in Waddingham.

Best community project winner was the new secondary school and special needs school at the Gainsborough Education Village.


The Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme is changing…

Central Government have decided that from 1st April 2011 responsibility for bus passes will transfer from

the District Council to the County Council.

For further information visit: www.lincolnshire.gov.ukor alternatively contact:

Lincolnshire County Council Accessibility & Policy Unit, City Hall Lincoln, LN1 1DN

So what does this mean?• Current bus passes will still remain valid until their expiry date.• Financial constraints will mean non-continuation of some discretionary elements such as taxi tokens and rail card contributions.• The way you apply for a new bus pass will be different. From April you must apply by post, or alternatively you can present yourself at City Hall in Lincoln.• The option for doing pass applications and renewals on-line is also being developed.• These options will give you a choice of how to obtain your pass but please do not apply any earlier than 21 days in advance of the due date.• Application forms and an information leaflet about the scheme will be available from Libraries, Local District Council Offices, other key access centres and online.

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