< Previous010:Layout 1 11/4/14 10:18 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY11PEACOCK & BINNINGTON120 years ofPeacock & BinningtonBack in 1894, Henry Peacock and John Binnington started theiragricultural engineering business - at the introduction of reapersand self-binders. This is some contrast to the huge automatedcombines being sold by Henry’s grandson, Michael Peacock, thethird generation and current Chairman of Peacock & Binnington.Managing Director Graham Main says, “120 years later, our corebusiness principles remain the same. Peacock & Binningtonrepresent quality, market leading and well respected brands thatmeet the demands of modern, large scale farming. Our service andparts teams have highly trained technicians to continue the qualitythat has always been a key factor in the success of the company.”An illustration of their continued success comes with the award ofthe 5 Star Dealer Standard by AGCO – one of only three dealershipsin the country to be awarded this accolade.As Graham Main points out, “Preparing for and ultimatelyachieving this standard has made Peacock & Binnington a moreprofessional company to do business with – and provided a veryhigh rate of satisfaction from our customers.”Peacock & Binnington’s branches in Brigg, Louth, Corringham andSelby can offer the perfect solution to meet your needs. 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With somany lost while serving from the 27A fitting tributeThere will soon be a lasting tribute in the county to the 55,573 people who gave their lives whileserving as Bomber Command aircrew during World War Two. We delve into how this has come about.bases dotted around the county duringthe war, there have been plans to createa lasting tribute for many years. Anamazing mix of people from all over theworld flew with Bomber Command,including Canadians, Australians, NewZealanders, Poles, Czechs, South Africans,French, Americans, Jamaicans andRhodesians, indeed 28% of the 55,373airmen lost were non-British.012-013:Layout 1 11/4/14 10:47 Page 1The trustees putting the project together will now be working with thecountries concerned to make sure their contributions are recognised.As Nicky Barr, Director for the memorial explains, “The plan to build amemorial to Bomber Command came from the Lord-Lieutenant, TonyWorth. His father and two uncles served in the Command in WW2 andsadly neither of his uncles returned.“His determination to recognise the contribution the County made tothe outcome of the war, playing host as it did to 27 of the 83 UKBomber Command Stations and to pay tribute to the sacrifice of menlike his Uncles has led to the creation of a the Lincolnshire BomberCommand Memorial Trust.“The Trust is developing the site at the top of Canwick Hill to createan international class Memorial Park incorporating the ChadwickCentre, the Spire with Names and two peace gardens. At the heart ofthe project is the involvement of communities and to date, over fivehundred people have been involved in the project. The Park will bringin the region of £1.6 million into the local economy a year followingits unveiling in June 2015.”Fittingly, the memorial will be erected on Canwick Hill, which willmean it looks over Lincoln itself and opposite Lincoln Cathedral. This isdoubly apt, not only do the Rolls of Honour reside within theCathedral, but air crews would often use the imposing towers as awaymarker for coming home after bombing raids. And for those thatdidn’t return it would have been the last landmark they saw in Britain. The centre includes plans for an Interpretation Centre, in whichthe whole story of Bomber Command will be displayed. There willbe a tribute to those crew lucky enough to survive, the groundcrews whose essential work kept the aircraft flying, the support andcommand staff, the aircraft and engine manufacturers and anunderstanding of the effect of the campaign on the civilianpopulations of Europe and at home and the enormous life-savingimpact of Operation Manna in 1945.It will also have a 40-seat learning centre where an educationalcoordinator will link with schools across the county to ensurefuture generations of school children engage and are enthusedwith the history we have in the county.The plans also include landscaped gardens, including an avenuethat will house memorial stones dedicated to each of the 27operational Command stations during the war. Each stone willalso have the appropriate station badge as well as the badges ofthe squadrons based there. In addition to the stones 27 nativetrees will be planted using geo-location to mark each of thestations place in the county to create a peaceful area ofreflection. It is thought this memorial garden and avenue will bethe perfect place for reflection and contemplation of the eventsthat took place and the sacrifices made. To find out more about the project, visitwww.lincsbombercommandmemorial.com, follow@LincsBCM on Twitter or like the page on Facebook‘Lincolnshire Bomber Command Memorial’.012-013:Layout 1 11/4/14 10:47 Page 2For the last time this season, the Lincoln Sportsmans Clubwelcomed some sporting legends to the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln.The star guests this time were two former stars of Nottingham Forest.Mark Crossley and Steve Hodge together made some six hundredappearances for the famous old club when it was a regular in thetop flight. Mark was renowned for his penalty-saving heroics, beingthe only keeper to foil Matt Le Tissier from the penalty spot, whileSteve played for England in the 1986 World Cup and famouslyswapped shirts with Maradona.Bernard Ross, Roy Goddardand Patrick SullivanThe Kelly Bloom partyDavid Winfield, Glynn Hardy, Russell and Dave WardNeil Smith and WayneMcKintoshUpcoming Lincoln Sportsman Dinners...9th May - Annual Spring Ball with live musicTo contact the club you can email at info@lincolnsportsmans.com, telephone on 01522 508355 or visit the comprehensive website at www.lincolnsportsmans.comDinners are heldat The BentleyHotel, SouthHykeham, LincolnPHOTOS BY RICHARD PICKSLEYAbbie Donnelly, Rebekah Ward, Catrina Thomas, Mark Crossley, Steve HodgeForestfavourites inLincolnSOCIAL SCENEPaul Coldron, Phil Grundyand Eric Gledhill14 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYMark and Steve both told tales from their long football careersand presented a donation to Abbie Donnelly, Rebekah Ward andCatrina Thomas, members of the Lincoln Wellington Club, who arehotly tipped as some of the UK’s most promising middle distancerunners.Although this was the Club’s last dinner of the season, they willbe holding their hugely popular annual Spring Ball on Friday 9thMay, which features live music and is one of the city’s top socialevents.014:Layout 1 11/4/14 10:22 Page 1Class ispermanentLINCOLNSHIRETODAY15CLEETHORPESThe summer season officially begins inCleethorpes on 1st May but, in recentyears, much work has gone on to makethe resort a fantastic all year rounddestination. In fact these days it’s easy tospend a fantastic day in Cleethorpes andnot venture anywhere near the beach.That’s not to say that the whole resorthas changed beyond recognition, and ifyou’re after the classic British seasideexperience then there’s much to enjoy –but the resort has also moved with thetimes and now offers fine dining andsuperb, stylish shopping too. This changehasn’t been at the expense of traditionand history, however. Indeed manychoose to live in and visit Cleethorpesthroughout the year thanks to its sense ofcommunity and delightful, characterfulsurroundings.Community has to be the key toCleethorpes’ recent revival – and there’sno better example of that than with theCleethorpes Community Carnival. A fewyears back it was anticipated that thepopular event would come to an end forfinancial reasons, but one of the resort’sbiggest employers, Young’s Seafood,stepped in to sponsor the event andsecure its future. Other local businesses,charities and organisations are alsohugely enthusiastic supporters of theevent, which this year takes place onSaturday 19th July.Carnival day is very special inCleethorpes as people line the four and ahalf mile route from Sidney Park to theMeridian Park Arena and watch theparade of floats. The traffic comes to ahalt and, in recent years, even theweather has decided to participate! TheCarnival works hard to involve everyoneand this year are inviting the area’sschools to participate in their Rainbow ofColour, bringing a riot of fun, noise andcolour to proceedings.Although the Carnival is the biggestgathering of people in the resort, it’s byno means the only big event. One of themost appealing events is the ArmedForces Day which this year takes place onSaturday 28th June. Lincolnshireobviously has a big connection with ourarmed forces, with the RemembranceGate and Ross Castle a constant reminder16 Class ispermanentCleethorpes has always welcomed thousands of visitors withits unique blend of the classic and contemporary015-019:Layout 1 14/4/14 10:41 Page 116 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCLEETHORPESSATURDAY 19TH JULYof the past. The parade ofcurrent and retiredsoldiers is a particularlypoignant event and thisyear that will beaccompanied by atorchlight procession in theevening.What’s also very special about thisevent is how many of the shops andrestaurants in the town get involved. InSea View Street, for example, one of theresort’s prettiest shopping streets, thevarious independent traders often dressup, set up stalls, host demonstrations andgenerally get into the spirit of theoccasion – the spirit of VE Day someelsewhere in the area suchas lingerie specialistsPretty Woman.When you’reexhausted from yourretail therapy, not just inSea View Street plus in othershopping destinations like StPeter’s Avenue, where you’ll findfabulous independent retailers like Liliesand Cleethorpes Bed Shop, there are alsonumerous opportunities to relax indelightful cafes and restaurants. Somehark back to the style and traditions ofCleethorpes’ past, whereas others look18 seventy years on. The forties weekend inAugust is also the cue for festivities. It’swell worth taking a trip down Sea ViewStreet any day, though – there are somedelightful shops that put the emphasis onfantastic service and selling wonderfulitems that you won’t be able to find015-019:Layout 1 14/4/14 10:41 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY17Cleethorpes Coast Light RailwayKings Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0AGFREE ENTRY EVENT Live Music 80+ Different Ciders Acoustic Sessions Children’s Play Zone& More24th - 26th MayESTATE AGENTSJoy Walker Estate Agents Ltd58 St. Peters Avenue, Cleethorpes, DN35 8HP Telephone: 01472 200818 Email: info@joywalker.co.uk www.joywalker.co.ukphoto courtesy of shutterstock.com/ Kameel4u“Welcome to theCarnival of life”…when it comes to unmaskingyour dream home ask theprofessionals.Joy Walker Estate Agents offer the highestquality service and attention. Our dedicatedsales team work in partnership with you tocreate an individually tailored marketingplan for your property.We pride ourselves on our professionalismand this is acknowledged by ourmembership of both the Ombudsman ofEstate Agents and the National Associationof Estate Agents.Contact us now to arrange a FREE noobligation valuation of your property andexperience the Joy Walker way.Making your dreams realityBook Now!First for liveentertainmentBeyond The BarricadeFriday 30 May 7.30pmTickets: £18.00 - £20.00Concs/Group Discounts AvailableImmortal ChiSaturday 21 June 7.30pmTickets: £17.50 - £22.00Family Ticket: £70.00 (2 adults 2 children)Rhythm Of The DanceSunday 20 July 7.30pmTickets: £16.50 - £21.00Under 16s £15.00Sally MorganPsychic Sally On The RoadTuesday 16 September 7.30pmTickets: £24.00Group Discounts AvailableJason ManfordFirst World ProblemsSaturday 3 May 8pmTickets: £23.50The Carpenters StoryTuesday 13 May 7.30pmTickets: £21.00 - £23.50Concs/Group Discounts AvailableThe DreamboysFriday 11 July 7.30pmTickets: £23.50Concs/Group Discounts AvailableFlash MobWhere Dance Worlds CollideSaturday 12 July 7.30pmTickets: 26.00Under 16s £16.500844 871 3016* www.atgtickets.com/Grimsby**Booking/transaction fee may apply/ Restoration levy includedAMBASSADORTHEATREGROUP015-019:Layout 1 14/4/14 10:42 Page 318 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCLEETHORPESHand tied bouquets andbaskets for all occasionsBluebellsUnit 2, Pinfold Lane,Holton-le-Clay01472 236949Lilies115a St Peter’s Avenue,Cleethorpes01472 200345CLEETHORPES BED SHOP115 St Peters Avenue, Cleethorpes DN35 8HTLUXURY, STYLE, COMFORT - FOR A GREAT NIGHTS SLEEP CALL01472 200 147 or visit www.cleethorpesbedshop.co.ukFAST FREE LOCAL DELIVERY IOLD BED DISPOSAL SERVICE AVAILABLE9.00 - 17.00 Monday - Friday I9.00 - 13.00 SaturdaysPlease note we are closed for lunch between 12.30 and 13.30Children’s bedsLuxury bedsand many more!!towards Europe for inspiration and offerthe kind of café culture you’d expect tofind in the big cities. The accent, as it sooften is in Cleethorpes, is on informalityand friendliness.Cleethorpes has its fair share of iconicbuildings as well. Sadly two of the mostprominent, the luxury housingdevelopments at The Point and TheWaterfront, are currently shrouded byscaffolding while they undergo a bit of aspruce-up, though they should begleaming and showcasing their full gloryby the time we get into the summer. It’stestament to the changes in Cleethorpesover the years, though, that thesebuildings are now around a decade oldand the luxury flats they contain continueto be much sought after.Some of the older and most attractivebuildings in Cleethorpes, which dateback to the resort’s heyday in the post-war period, continue to be filled with life.The Winter Gardens may no longer bewith us, but you can still visit the oldQueen’s Hotel which is now home to apopular eatery and a fabulous fashionretailer and enjoy traditional cuisine atthe Corner House.One of the most distinctive buildings inCleethorpes is at the bottom of Isaac’sHill – the white building that is nowhome to Twinkles fancy dress. OwnerKath Summers tells us that the buildingwas built for the old Yorkshire ElectricityBoard but it’s now pretty famous thanksto its current occupants. Twinkles hasactually been in the building for over adecade now and it’s the perfect settingfor a shop which welcomes visitors fromfar and wide. The fact the shop thrives inCleethorpes illustrates the number ofevents that go on throughout the yearand the community setting.If you really want to experience classicCleethorpes, though, there’s always ajaunt along the Cleethorpes Coast LightRailway. It’s such a part of the resort thatwhen the Olympic torch came toCleethorpes in 2012, it took a ride on therailway to get to its final destination. AsThere’s a host of fabulousindependent retailers inCleethorpesEvents such as ArmedForces Weekend bringtogether the Cleethorpescommunity together015-019:Layout 1 14/4/14 10:42 Page 4LINCOLNSHIRETODAY19CLEETHORPESTWINKLES FANCYDRESS HIRE AND SALES½price fancy dressfor the Cleethorpescarnival.Prom Dressesto Hire01472 200127 twinklesfancydress@hotmail.co.uk513 Grimsby Road, Isaacs Hill, DN35 8ANwww.twinklesfancydress.comwell as hopping on thetrains, the LakesideStation is also thedestination for anumber of special events– like the Folk & CiderFestival which takes placeover the Bank Holiday weekendof 24th to 26th May. Great musicwith a few glasses seems a hugely appealing affair, and there’ll beentertainment for the whole family, including kids’ activities. Nodoubt the Signal Box Inn will be packed to the rafters thatweekend – but it is one of the world’s smallest pubs.Many seaside resorts have failed to move with the times andare relying on, literally, fading glories. That’s certainly not thecase in Cleethorpes which is as vibrant as at any time in the past– thanks to the fantastic efforts of its community.Communityhas to be the key toCleethorpes’ recentrevival – and there’sno better example ofthis than with theCleethorpesCommunityCarnival33 Seaview Street,Cleethorpes DN35 8EUTel 01472 695924Stunning range of bra sized swimwear now in stockPanache015-019:Layout 1 14/4/14 10:42 Page 5Next >