< Previous60 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCECliff Bradley & SonsFuneral Directors LtdFor a prompt, sympatheticservice from a recognisedfamily businessPrivate Chapel of RestDay and Night ServicePre-paid funeral plans41 Heaton Street,Gainsborough, DN21 2EA(01427) 810619www.cliffbradley.co.ukTel: 01472 812130www.lincsvwa.comUnit 3, Woodside Park,Station Road, Tetney,Grimsby. DN36 5HXFind An Experienced Motor Mechanic InTetney, Near GrimsbynServicing nMOTs nRepairs nBrakes & Tyres nEngine diagnostics nCar Batteries nExhausts nECU Remapping nAir Conditioning Testing/repairs/Re GasVW, AUDI, SEAT & SKODA SPECIALISTWinter Storage Only £75include a Service for only £25 extraScooters kept securely and charged weeklyService & RepairsWe have an up to date fully equipped Service Centre to help with anybreakdowns or repairsFantasy IslandSea Lane, Ingoldmells01754 872898207 Roman Bank,Skegness01754 768006HireWheelchairWheelchair£5.00per day£25.00per week£25 refundable DepositScooterScooter£12.00per day£65.00per week£50 refundable DepositPre-Hospital Care Doctor to a patient; this vehicle carriesthe same life-saving equipment as our helicopter. Thismeans we can deliver an advanced level of clinical care andequipment to our patients that goes above and beyondthat of a land ambulance. Our RRV will continue to beused when our helicopter is grounded due to bad weatheror unplanned maintenance. Doctor Susan Dashey, joint Clinical Lead at the Charityadded: “I am delighted that we are gearing up to extendour pre-hospital emergency medical service. Trauma,serious illness, and cardiac arrests can happen anytime, dayor night and, working with our partner East MidlandsAmbulance Service, we have identified the need for anextended critical care capability in our area. It’s tremendousnews that the Charity can continue to build upon its strongfoundations of excellent clinical care in this way.” Our commitment to fly 24 hours a day, together with theadditional benefits that our new helicopter provides, alongwith the advancement in carrying blood on board, puts ourCharity at the very forefront of medical aviation –somewhere we intend to remain!We want to continue to provide our patients with thevery best and most advanced critical care possible outsideof a hospital environment. Hundreds of families still havetheir loved ones today because of the fast actions andexpertise of our crew and this is something we areextremely proud of.Increasing the hours that we fly is something thatrequires not only careful planning, but also significantinvestment. From a practical standpoint, we needadditional crew, increased training, more aviation fuel andmore medical supplies. Vitally, we also need to raise evenmore funds, as the cost to provide a 24-hour HEMS service58-61_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:08 Page 3hospitalcare. EastMidlands AmbulanceService has a close relationshipwith the Charity and I look forward toour continued partnership working.”Since our Charity began in 1994, wehave received tremendous support fromthe people of Lincolnshire andNottinghamshire, something which weare extremely grateful for. It is thiscontinued support that has enabled ourCharity to consistently enhance the pre-hospital critical care that we can provideto our patients – giving them the verybest chance of survival in what is oftentheir greatest hour of need. LINCOLNSHIRETODAY61LINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCEEASTWOOD• Book-keeping• Accounting • VAT• Income Tax• Corporation TaxACCOUNTING SERVICESwww.eastwoodaccounting.co.uk l david@eastwoodaccounting.co.ukPhone/Fax: 01472 27603692 Stainton Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN33 1EFRing David for a more personal, professional approachFor Quality Flooring and Window BlindsCall Graham Gill Carpets TodayDomestic & ContractFree Estimates &evening callsTel/Fax: 01205 365350Mobile: 07557434775 24 West Street, Boston PE21 8QHwww.grahamgillcarpets.comHorncastleZ Cake Art Z25 North Street, Horncastle,Lincs. 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Thenew 24-hour service will initially be for atwo-year trial period during which themedical emergencies our helicopter isdispatched to will be closely reviewed andanalysed to ensure we continue toprovide the most appropriate critical carepossible across our two counties.East Midlands Ambulance Service CEORichard Henderson added: “I welcomethe decision of the Lincs & Notts AirAmbulance to increase their operationaltime to 24/7 which will ensure that morepatients are able to receive enhanced pre-Call our fundraising teamon 01522 548469Join our weekly lottery by calling 01522 531308Donate via our website atwww.ambucopter.org.uk/donateOr follow us on Facebook /Ambucopter or Twitter @LNAACTWe are extremely excited about theopportunity to deliver 24-hour care in theair. If you can help us to do this, pleaseget in touch today and give yoursupport. 58-61_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:08 Page 462 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSPALDINGSpalding is a quaint market town onthe River Welland in South Holland andmost of its early fame came from thewell-known annual Spalding FlowerParade, which was held from 1959 to2013. At one time this event couldattract up to 100,000 visitors, but thingsare a little quieter now, giving the town apeaceful, serene air.That’s not to say Spalding is boring orlacking in life, for that couldn’t be furtherfrom the truth. It’s a vibrant and bustlingtown with a busy town centre filled withindependent shops and stores. It holds itsmarkets every Tuesday and Saturday, andmuch like in times of old these prove tobe popular events. There’s even a farmersmarket every first Saturday, and anannual food and drink festival that drawssuppliers from far and wide.Spalding is a town with quite a bit ofhistory, and dates back to the Romanperiods where it was likely used as aThe heartof thefensSpalding is known around the country as being the heartof the fens, and manages to keep that countryside feeleven today. PHOTO COURTESY: AYSCOUGHFEE HALL MUSEUM, SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL62-65_Layout 1 20/03/2018 09:29 Page 1We currently have no Joining fee and have avariety of Membership Packages availableFor further details call 01775 680386 or visit www.spaldinggolfclub.co.ukSpalding Golf Club,the Oasis on your doorstepLINCOLNSHIRETODAY63SPALDINGlocation for mining salt – a valuableand life-changing commodity backthen. Much of the Roman influence hasfaded into history, but more recenthistorical buildings like AyscoughfeeHall and the Chain Bridge Forgeremain. There is also a fantastic livingmuseum and a host of amazingchurches in the outlying villages.The River Welland itself flows northfrom Crowland and effectively splits thetown from east to west, Spaldingdeveloping as a settlement around theriver. In medieval times it used to floodregularly, and continued to do until1953, where a new channel – theCoronation Channel – was opened,diverting the excess water and endingthe flooding. Nowadays residentialhouses and businesses line the banks,and fishing in the river remains apopular pastime. It wasn’t until afterthe turn of the millennium that theWater Taxi was introduced, allowingresidents and visitors to take a peacefulcruise upstream along the river, turninginto Coronation Channel and reachingup towards Springfields and the FestivalGardens. Picturesque scenes like this arecommon in Spalding, and are a part ofwhat makes it to special. That said, forthose used to city life or living,Spalding can feel very detached fromthe modern world – which may be ablessing or a curse depending on who64 Á62-65_Layout 1 20/03/2018 09:29 Page 264 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCatering Essentials fromLet Chemexlook after yourHygiene Control Program so you can concentrate on running your businessChemex (Lincoln & Boston), Unit 14, Jessop Close, Brunel Business Park, Newark NG24 2TTTel: 01636 642740 Emailpeter.cussans@chemexuk.com www.chemexuk.comSpalding has a mixture of differentand appealing architectural stylesis asked. It’s impossible to visit Spalding and not recognisethe distinctive feeling of being in the fens. The fieldsoutside are festooned with tulips, potatoes and othercrops, while the dykes the area is so famous for runthrough it all. It’s known as the heart of the fens for areason, after all. For those seeking a little peace and countrysidetranquillity, that couldn’t be better. And while there aretrains that run regularly, Spalding still manages tomaintain the feel of isolation in the fens. Of course, that’snot to say Spalding isn’t self-sufficient. With a number ofprimary schools, two secondary schools, and a sixth-formPHOTO COURTESY: WALKERS /TAYLORS BULBS62-65_Layout 1 20/03/2018 09:29 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY65SPALDINGFor all your DIY Timber requirements65 Clough Road, Gosberton RisegateSpalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4JWTel: 01775 750100Mob: 07771 928477Gold MedalWinning Daffodilsand other bulbs from…www.bulbs.co.ukWalkers Bulbs, Washway House FarmWashway Road, HolbeachSpalding PE12 7PPTel: 01406 426216 Fax: 01406 421259 Email: walkers@taylors-bulbs.comSpringfields Events & Conference CentreCamel Gate, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6ETTel: 01775 713253 Email: events@springfields.netWebsite: www.springfieldsevents.co.ukThe ideal venue for every occasion-+ . %/) ++/ ( Licensed for Civil Marriages & Partnershipscollege – along with both the Johnston Hospital and theJohnson Community Hospital for healthcare needs. Those visiting Spalding will likely be set to choosetheir activities based on who or what their party consistsof. Those with children have plenty of fun options suchas Scalextric Racing, a venue where many of the mostfamous tracks such as F1 Silverstone and Cadwell Park,are recreated in Scalextric. There’s also the Baytree Owland Wildlife Centre, where families can see over 75different types of owls, along with other animals andbirds. For those looking for entertainment without thechildren there is always the Batemans Brewery VisitorsCentre. As one of the country’s oldest family breweriesthere’s much to see. Alternatively the history and cultureof the museums may appeal, or even a relaxing cruiseon the Spalding Water Taxi. For all others there’s theSpringfields Outlet Shopping Centre; a perfect locationfor shopaholics and casual shoppers alike.62-65_Layout 1 20/03/2018 09:29 Page 466 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYRIVERSIDE TRAININGYou offer an array ofindependent training courses,from childcare to businessadministration. Are their plans toexpand your offering?Riverside has expanded the businesswith the introduction of digital andsocial media apprenticeships. These haveproven to be very successful with manyemployers enquiring about the contentand the delivery styles Riverside canoffer. Since the introduction of theapprenticeship levy, many employers areusing their allocation to secure theseapprenticeships as enhance theirbusiness with the increasing value ofmarketing via digital and socialpathways. Further expansion is in thepipeline with the introduction ofaccountancy qualifications. Over the lastfew months Riverside has had anenormous amount of people enquiringabout accountancy qualifications andwhether Riverside is able to offer them.Further talks with AAT has madeRiverside realise this is a subject area thatrequires implementing and have recentlymade headway to introducing thesequalification ready for the first cohort inSeptember.Riverside Training has been aspecialist in the childcaretraining space for twenty years,how has the company stayedabreast of the regulatory andsocietal changes? Riverside Training regularly attends theawarding bodies meetings andconferences to ensure the company staysup to date with the constantly changingrequirements for the qualifications onoffer. The Association of EducationalLearning Providers is a great source ofguidance on all new regulatory changesregarding apprenticeships. AELP’sprimary role is to represent the interestsof its members by effectively lobbying ontheir behalf to government departmentsand agencies. Riverside works withmembers, the government andemployers to support the developmentof policies that deliver high quality,learner-centred, skills and employabilityservices.Through AELP Riverside is able to haveaccess to readily understandable, up todate information about changes to theskills and employability sector. RiversideTraining has been a member since thecompany was established, Sue (Directorof Riverside Training) ensures all her staffattend ongoing Continuous Professionaldevelopment updates to ensure all areknowledgeable with regulatory andsocietal changes that affect the ever-changing world of apprenticeships andthe training associated with all thevarying courses and qualifications.Riverside is a member of NEyTCO,attends their networking meetings whichspecialise within early years. Throughbeing a member of NEyTCO Riverside isable to join and facilitate a supportiveforum for discussing relevant issuesaffecting the Early Years sector, supportraising the quality of Early Years provision,is part of the directory of Early Yearstrainers and consultants to supportnetworking, collaboration andcommissioning.Being based in Spalding, howwould you describe the area’sbusiness scene? There is a variety of small businesses inSpalding and the surrounding areaswhich meets the various requirements ofthe local community. Spalding has avibrant business networking sector whereall businesses come together to discusshow we can support each other andmove forward for the benefit of the localcommunity. Riverside Training is all about suitinglearner’s needs, from topping up skill setsto helping with apprenticeships. Riverside Training’s aim is to continueto provide multi-specialist trainingencompassing childcare, business, healthand social care, digital and social mediamarketing and administrationqualifications. Riverside Training ispassionate about promoting qualityqualifications throughout our sector andthis is achieved by meeting andexceeding the needs of our apprentices,employers and staff. This is monitored byensuring potential apprentices are offeredthe right course for their professionaldevelopment, offering supportive andflexible tuition tailored to meet individualneeds and learning requirements. This isfurther developed to ensure alllearners/apprentices have a clear pathwayfor the next step in learning and work.Riverside’s apprenticeship programme isvery supportive for both the proposedapprentice and employer. Riverside meetsthe employers, apprentice’s needs andexpectations, through an in-depthinterview with the learner and employer toensure the right qualification will meet theQ&A Local business is as much a part of local life as anything else, and this monthwe had the chance to sit down with Susan Bulbeck, Managing Director ofSpalding-based Company Riverside Training66-67_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:09 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY67requirements of learner ad employer.Riverside has and is still maintainingsuccessful outcomes including apprenticespassing English, Maths and ICT. Allprospective apprentices attend an interviewand an initial assessment to discuss theapprentice’ needs and determine that thecorrect qualification and level of study isappropriate to their individual requirements.Apprentices have programmes tailored tomeet their study requirements. Theserequirements can include workshops duringthe day or evening, one-to-one tutorials anddistance learning using current mediatechnology. Our approach ensures that wemeet the needs of the employer and learnerand by working together using a flexibleapproach to get good outcomes it showshow they can see the value oftraining/apprenticeships. Riverside offer support, especially for lessexperienced employers, with theirapprentice recruitment when required,such as adverts, writing job descriptions,screening applicants and mentoring ofwhich as a company, we have extensiveexperience of. We are able to match theright candidate with the employer so theyfit in with the needs of the organisationand other employees so everyone is onboard and so the candidate can achievetheir potential. We would represent theapprentice to the employer if required.Riverside has excellent staff who advertiseapprenticeship positions for ouremployers, interview prospectusapprentices and give guidance toemployers.We have extensive experience withworking with young learners and adultsand those with additional needs andthose from disadvantage backgroundswith our educational deliveryprogrammes with the unemployed andwork in schools/special schools. Riversidewould actively promote the newincentives offered by government in areasas indicated to employers that wouldinclude: good marketing, networking,employer engagement strategy;promoting the advantages. Riverside hasand still is running successful traineeshipprogrammes which have helped youngpeople work with an employer toascertain if they are suitable for anapprenticeship. The employers have beenvery supportive agreeing to take youngpeople on work experience under theTraineeship programme so the youngpeople are able to show them theirpotential before the employer iscommitted to employing them, there hasbeen the added advantage of applyingfor the age grant if eligible. Through ourexcellent employer engagement Riversidecan help promote further incentiveswhich are offered by the government andthrough further engagement withemployers in the wider community. For further informationTelephone: 01775 710945or visit www.riversidetrainingspalding.co.uk66-67_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:09 Page 2COUNTY MOTORINGNew car sales took a bit of a bashing in the early partof 2018, according to the Society of motormanufactures and traders (SMMT) Which means carmakers are having to go all out to tempt consumers topart with their hard-earned cash. A buyersmarketonceagain? Jaguar XF68-71_Layout 1 19/03/2018 12:17 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY69COUNTY MOTORINGGreat news for buyers, of course andthat also means some dealers will beoffering exceptional deals on oldermodels in their stock lists before thenewer models arrive on the scene. And, to keep readers fully up to date,here’s a selection of some of the modelswe’ve come across in recent months thatare worth a closer look.First up is the Jaguar XF, which has justpicked up two major UK awards, havingbeen named both Company Car of theYear and Large Company Car of the Yearat the annual SME Company Car of theYear Awards. It’s the second winning yearfor the XF, which was named DirectorCompany Car of the Year at the 2017event.The XF 2.0D 163ps R-Sport Automodel was singled out for particularpraise. Its four-cylinder diesel Ingeniumengine delivers fuel economy of 69.7mpgand CO2 emissions of 109g/km, falling tojust 104g/km when fitted with a manualgearbox.But the XF’s technology isn’t justlimited to its engine range, with a wholehost of hi-tech offerings to boost safetyand connectivity on the road. ForwardVehicle Guidance and Blind Spot Assisttake the stress out of driving, while DualView InControl infotainment systemallows you and your passengers to viewdifferent information on the same screen,at the same time.The SME Company Car Award is thelatest in a long line of accolades for theall-new Jaguar XF, which has already hadbeen recognized by Business Car asExecutive Car of the Year, by Top GearMagazine as its Saloon Car of the Yearand by Fleet World as its Executive Car ofthe Year.Jeremy Hicks, Jaguar Land Rover UKMD, said: “The XF is positioned in one ofthe most competitive segments of themarketplace; not only does it have to bestylish, luxurious and packed full oftechnology, but it really has to add upfinancially, too. This SME Company Carof the Year Award is just the latestvalidation of what we’ve known aboutthe XF from the beginning; it is quitesimply the best all-round package in theexecutive class.”The Jaguar XF was designed from theground up to appeal to fleet and businesscustomers, and boasts total cost-of-ownership figures that are among thebest in their class.The XF is available to order now atJaguar UK retailers, priced from £32,490on-the-road.There’s also a new offering fromMercedes which we felt worthy ofmention- the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door model.The new coupé is the first four-doorsports car from Affalterbach and drawsdirectly on the legendary SLS and AMGGT models of success. As another vehicle developedautonomously by Mercedes-AMG it70 ÁMercedes-AMG GT68-71_Layout 1 19/03/2018 12:17 Page 2Next >