< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY GREENACRES PET AND EQUINE CREMATORIUM Q&A Saying goodbye matters, and all pets deserve a dignified and sensitive farewell. The thought of losing a beloved horse can be heart-breaking, but Greenacres is here to support you. Here we chat to Matt Dennison, Manager at Greenacres Pet and Equine Crematorium, about their service dedicated to carrying out final wishes for your horse, pony and donkey with the greatest compassion, as well as offer unique ways to cherish the memories of an equine friend. Should I prepare in advance? Wherever possible, we recommend thinking about what arrangements you may wish to have for your horse in advance and with guidance from your vet. Many pet owners consider making future care arrangements for their pets, and there are many benefits to thinking about making preparations in advance: including finding the right pet crematorium for your peace of mind, knowing the costs and choosing the perfect cremation option to cherish the memory of a beloved pet. Who should I speak to about making my horse’s farewell arrangements? Your vet will help you make an informed decision about your horse when the time comes, while we can support you when you are ready to share your wishes for their final farewell. By speaking to one of our caring professionals, we can help you make arrangements when choosing a casket, urn or ash keepsake according to your wishes for an individual cremation. Will my equine friend be handled respectfully? All horses deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We treat all pets who pass through our care as if they were our own. It is so important to us to make sure that you understand the level of care we provide for your horse, and we are here to answer any of your questions or concerns. What cremation options do you have? You may choose to have your horse cremated individually or communally. Our individual cremation options include full ashes returned, where you will receive the ashes of your horse in its entirety, or full ashes divided where you may choose to have some of the ashes placed into another casket or scattering tube to share with co- partners and riders. You could choose to have your horse, pony or donkey’s ashes scattered at our tranquil memorial gardens or choose a headstone. Should you choose an individual cremation, you will receive a certificate confirming the cremation. Q&A Matt Dennison, Manager, Greenacres Pet and Equine Crematorium 70-71.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:45 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 71 GREENACRES PET AND EQUINE CREMATORIUM Q&A Are you able to collect my horse from my stables, yard or paddock? Yes. We are able to collect your equine friend from your stable, yard, paddock or veterinary hospital. Our specialist equine vehicle and dedicated team will ensure your horse will be moved carefully and respectfully. What happens if the loss of my horse is very sudden? A loss of a precious horse can be heart-breaking. You might not know what to do next, but we are here to help you take the next step. Our out-of- hours service is available outside of working hours and at the weekend, for you to call when you need us most: 07387 092 920. What caskets or keepsakes do you have? We offer a wide range of unique caskets and urns, jewellery and sentimental keepsakes to honour the memory of a beloved pet. Ask us about receiving your equine friend’s plaited forelock, tail/mane clipping and shoes presented in our Chester Keepsake Chest. What makes your service unique? At Greenacres Pet & Equine Crematorium we offer a gentle, kind and sensitive service with care and consideration. Our personal service is unique to every pet owner, and each pet who passes through our care is treated with the utmost dignity and respect. If you have any questions, or wish to make arrangements for a beloved horse, pony or donkey – the team at Greenacres are here to help you take the first step. Matt Dennison and his team at Greenacres know how devastating the loss of a pet can be, and are here to take the first step with you: “Our dedicated team are here to help in your time of need, when you need us most. We will help from the first call until the moment you receive your beloved horse back to you.” Visit www.greenacrespetcrematorium.co.uk for more information, or phone directly on 01724 784 081. Receive a 20% discount when you quote GPCLL20, saving you up to £200 on your horse’s individual cremation*. *Offer ends 31/12/2021 70-71.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:45 Page 272 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING leasing There’s a lot to consider when it comes to vehicle leasing. With the motoring industry in flux, we take a closer look. The ins and outs of 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:46 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 73 COUNTY MOTORING © Shutterstock /V irrage Images Leasing is a popular way for businesses to expand a fleet with impressive vehicles without taking a major hit to cash flow. This is perhaps unsurprising given the benefits that come with leasing, such as the avoidance of large upfront costs in favour of fixed monthly payments for the lease term. Leasing frees up capital and fleet management with options that include administration, maintenance, and repairs, and offers flexible terms, for mileage for instance. It also removes depreciation risks or disposal concerns, and one can make use of a new vehicle frequently. In addition there are useful tax implications - limited companies, sole traders, or LLPs may be eligible to claim back part or all of the VAT. If a business is VAT-registered, and the car is only used for work, fifty per cent of the VAT on the monthly lease payments can be claimed back alongside one-hundred per cent of VAT on maintenance package payments. However, one must keep an eye on factors like excess mileage charges, the requirement to return the vehicle in good condition, the chance that you will need to terminate the contract early and potential penalty clauses. Moreover, you will not own the vehicle, and it thus cannot be taken to cover debts if a business hits financial trouble. Further, most lease deals will not involve 74 Á 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:46 Page 274 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING insurance, which will therefore be the business’s responsibility, and many finance providers will stipulate that fully comprehensive insurance is taken out. Another consideration when leasing vehicles is whether to make use of a closed-end or open-end lease. The former is more common and sees the finance provider take on the depreciation at the end of the term, but contract conditions are usually more strict. Meanwhile an open-end lease features more flexible terms, but you will be responsible for any depreciation on the vehicle above what is expected during the term. The choice between the two will come down to a business’s monthly budget, how the vehicle will be used, annual mileage, and depreciation. The leasing industry and company car sector faced a tough 2020, and 2021 is set to be just as difficult. Restrictions on non-essential journeys, reduced commuting and business travel due to home working, the need to digitalise services, the recession, and falling employment are all impacting the sector, which supplies the majority of vehicles to fleets. Simultaneously the sector is on the cusp of major change. Looking to the future of the leasing sector, electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to gradually account for more lease car registrations as companies and the country aim to decarbonise. The trend is already gaining momentum with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) surging to take a fifteen per cent share of new lease car registrations in the third quarter of 2020. This came as the 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:46 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 75 COUNTY MOTORING © Shutterstock /T ero V esalainen Government’s Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax incentives took full effect - pure EVs now incur no company car tax, growing to one per cent in 2021/22 and two per cent in 2022/23. Furthermore, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) Quarterly Leasing Survey, plug-in and hybrid vehicles overtook diesel in gaining a thirty-six per cent share of new lease car registrations during the same period. Almost a fifth of the BVRLA car leasing fleet now relies on some form of powertrain electrification as the fleet sector continues to transition to cleaner road transport. Emphasising this, diesel’s share of the total lease car market fell below fifty per cent for the first time. Petrol however held steady with a thirty- four per cent share. The switch to electric leased vehicles is sure to be driven further by the 2030 ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles and as companies realise the role EVs have to play in cost reduction and corporate social responsibility. In addition, the uptick will grow with improving EV infrastructure and wider EV choice. Leasing companies themselves are also looking to accelerate the EV transition. For example, a number of UK leasing companies joined EV100, an initiative from the Climate Group, in 2020. Between Fleet Alliance, Ogilvie, and Tusker, there is a commitment to switch more than 70,000 vehicles to EVs by 2030. Pushing EVs forward, leasing companies are also offering clients EVs to try, to tempt adoption of the vehicles. 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:46 Page 476 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY onwhat’s Online Tuesday 16 - Wednesday 31 March The Picture of Dorian Gray In a profile pic-obsessed, filter- fixated world where online and reality blur, influencer Dorian Gray makes a deal. For his social star never to fade. For the perfect self he broadcasts to the world to always remain. But as his mental health starts to decline, as corruption and murderous depravity start to creep into his world, the true and horrific cost of his deal will soon need to be met. From the team behind the New York Times Critic’s Pick, five star online production of What a Carve Due to the coronavirus outbreak, readers should be aware that events may have been cancelled or postponed. All dates correct as of publishing, but please check beforehand. Up! comes a brand-new adaptation that brings Oscar Wilde’s Faustian tale kicking and screaming into a world of Instagram, Facebook and dating apps. To find out more, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com. Online Wednesday 14 April History of Fiskerton Airfield This online talk, delivered by Charles Parker, is the last in the Aviation in Lincolnshire series of talks from Heritage Lincolnshire. Learn more about our county’s fascinating aviation history. To find out more, visit www.heritagelincolnshire.org. Grimsby Thursday 15 April Friends - The Musical Parody, Grimsby Auditorium Celebrating and poking fun at the wacky misadventures of the 20- something pals from the hit TV show, Friends! The Musical Parody is a fun romp through favourite moments from the show in an uncensored, fast-paced, music-filled production. This will be the first UK tour of the New York and Las Vegas hit musical. For more information visit www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk/ show/friends-the-musical-parody/ Lincoln Wednesday 7 April Arthur Swallow Antiques & Home Show, Lincolnshire Showground One of the largest International Antiques and Home events in Europe, the Arthur Swallow Antiques & Home Show hosts thousands of stalls and exhibitors offering a diverse collection of dozens of fine antiques, furniture and jewellery, alongside an array of garden furniture and statuary, stained glass windows and vintage furs and linens. The show attracts international buyers, collectors, decorators, landscape gardeners, set designers, restaurateurs and recyclers alike. For more information visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/whats-on/event/ arthur-swallow-antiques-home-show-07-04-2021 © Shutterstock/Aris-Tect Group 76-79.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:48 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 77 78 Á Online Sunday April 18 Nalbinding for Beginners Join Lincolnshire Heritage for this online course where you can discover the ancient needle craft of Nalbinding. All materials are provided for you to join in with your tutor. A fun and interesting learning experience. For more information, call 01529 461499. Boston Wednesday 28 April Boston History Tour A fascinating tour tour around the historical sights of Boston. Organised by Jane Keightley, the even begins outside Fydell House and lasts about half an hour. To find out more, call 077173267265. Louth Friday 11th June The Jam’d ‘Live’, The Riverhead Theatre Every effort is placed into reproducing the sound, arrangements and energy of a Jam gig. Those who saw The Jam live Lincoln Saturday 24 April Wonderland Masquerade Black Tie Ball, Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln Hotel This enchanting evening in Wonderland at the Doubletree Hilton Lincoln will raise funds for the Lincoln RSPCA. The ticket price includes a welcome drink; a three-course meal; refreshment; entertainment and a disco. There will also be a fantastic Grand Raffle on the night, as well as a few other exciting opportunities. Best of all, the funds raised go towards helping animals. To find out more, visit www.rspca-lincoln.org.uk. © Shutterstock/Hitdelight will remember the electricity, aggression, passion, and even fashion on stage, something not always prevalent in today’s world, but to The Jam’d, it is a passion, a mission, and an honour to play for fans of “the best band in the world!”. To find out more, visit www.louthriverheadtheatre.com. Lincoln Saturday 3 July Comedy in the Park, Lincolnshire Showground A unique outdoor experience, Comedy in the Park will feature some of the Spalding Friday 1 October Omid Djlili: The Good Times Tour, South Holland Tour Omid’s brand new comedy show arrives in Spalding. Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances is a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. To find out more, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk. 76-79.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:48 Page 278 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY WHAT’S ON biggest and best names in comedy all on one stage. Headlined by John Bishop, also joining him will be Rob Beckett, Al Murray, Russell Kane, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch. For more information visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk/whats -on/event/comedy-in-the-park-03-07- 2021 Lincoln Thursday 29 July - Monday 2 August Vision 2021 - Lincoln Flower Festival, Lincoln Cathedral Displays will blossom in every area of the Lincoln Cathedral, bringing it to life in a unique and inspiring way. This festival will celebrate the life and works of St Hugh of Lincoln, as well as many other notable visionaries. The displays of the Lincoln Flower Festival 2021 will cover poetry, theatre, film, and fashion, alongside history, exploration, invention, and more. There will be something for Cleethorpes Friday 16 July Grease Outdoor Cinema Sing-A-Long, Meridian Showground Bring a blanket or camping chair and enjoy the singing and dancing world of ‘Grease’ at this Sing-A- Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time. For more information visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grease- outdoor-cinema-sing-a-long-at- meridian-showground-cleethorpes- tickets-89768755765? aff=ebdssbcitybrowse Online Saturday 15 May Everything Is Absolutely Fine A new comedy musical from about anxiety disorders, caring and trying to keep going. With power ballads, show tunes and body percussion, House of Blakewell explore what it’s like to be human and to struggle. Alice is making a new start. Things are going to be different. She has moved out of the big city to a small town, doing the job she loves as an Occupational Therapist. She is going to be a new person here, cool, calm and free. The kind of person who goes running everyday and can go to a cafe and sit on their own. She is going to make a difference, meet new people and become a new woman. But her old friend Anxiety has other ideas. To find out more, visit www.trinityartscentre.ticketsolve.com. 76-79.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:48 Page 3everyone, from the Pilgrim Fathers’ journey to the New World to the moon landing and even Harry Potter. For more information visit www.lincolncathedral.com/forthcoming- events/flower-festival-vision-2020/ Grantham Friday 10 Sep La Voix – the UK Funniest Red Head, Guildhall Arts Centre La Voix has packed it by the case load and is heading to Grantham with her incredible musicians for an unforgettable evening! Expect side splitting comedy, huge vocals, mesmerising impressions of the world’s biggest divas and buckets full of energy. For more information, visit www.guildhallartscentre.com. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 79 WHAT’S ON Discover Bransby /BransbyHorses @BransbyHorses bransbyhorses Come and visit hundreds of rescued equines, plus our BRAND NEW PLAY PARK this April. Enjoy a great day out for the all the family, at our award winning Visitor Centre, FREE entry Find us at LN1 2PH • Tel: 01427 788464 BransbyHorses.co.uk Lincoln Thursday 3 June Kendal Mountain Festival, New Theatre Royal Watch a collection of short outdoor films on the big screen. See stories of human endurance and breath-taking environments during this thrilling night of adventure. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3aMHoiv © Shutterstock/Africa Studio 76-79.qxp_Layout 1 26/03/2021 15:48 Page 4Next >