< PreviousFancy a trip to Saxibily. How about Thrope on the Hill? In a story that’s sure that rankle taxpayers, several Lincolnshire towns have been misspelt on road signs in the region. Indeed, a new sign for Saxilby on the A46 read “Saxibily”, while another nearby for Thorpe on the Hill read “Thrope on the Hill”. Highways England said at the time of writing that it was aware of the mistakes and was “taking steps to get these corrected”. Programme development manager Karen Moore said: “We’re sorry for any confusion this might have caused motorists.” watercooler 70 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net Have we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers to d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk The lockdown has been hard on all of us, but it’s also brought out the best of humanity and demonstrated the true meaning of community. In this special edition of By the Watercooler, we bring you three stories that have emerged over the lockdown that have made us smile and, we hope, will also bring you joy. Telling porkies? Here’s a story that might either leave you feeling a bit silly or provide a newfound respect for pigs. Four pigs - Hamlet, Omelette, Ebony and Ivory - have been trained to use joysticks to play a video game. The pigs apparently had a “remarkable” ability to play the game with their snouts, indicating “behavioural and cognitive flexibility.” For the scientists in the study this re-emphasises the famous intelligence of pigs, who can use tools and show emotional sensitivity. Maybe now we’ll see arcade machines installed on farms. By the RAF veteran inundated by birthday cards for centenary RAF veteran Bob Sargent was inundated with birthday cards and gifts from around the globe to celebrate his centenary after his friend posted a plea which went viral on social media. Mr Sargent, who worked as an aircraft engineer during World War Two, said: “I’ve never seen anything like this before in my whole life. I don’t suppose I’ll live another 100 years to get another.” Proving the fundamental goodness of human nature, Mr Sargent received more than 500 cards as well as a signed photograph from the Red Arrows and a birthday cake in the shape of an RAF roundel. Happy Birthday Bob! © Shutterstock/Ink Drop © Martin Nicholls © Shutterstock/Sonsedska Yuliia 70.qxp_Layout 1 26/04/2021 12:58 Page 1Businesses across the UK are looking at their day to day operations, asking how they implement best practice as they begin to recover from this pandemic. For those in the hospitality industry, food safety plays a key role in protecting your customers and staff, as well as gaining consumer confidence. Speak to your local Chemex Expert for support and guidance on reopening safely, without breaking the bank! Contact Peter Cussans at Chemex Lincolnshire for friendly help and advice. peter.cussans@chemexuk.com | Tel 07941733201 9 Clifton Street, Stonefield Park Industrial Estate, Lincoln, LN5 8LQ tel: 01522 546118 email: sales@lincolncopycentre.co.uk www.lincolncopycentre.co.uk SINGLE USE MENUS / NOTICES AND SIGNS / INFORMATION LEAFLETS LOGOS AND BRANDING / STATIONARY / BUSINESS CARDS / NEWSLETTERS POSTCARDS / FLYERS / BROCHURES / VINYL BANNERS / ROLLER BANNERS / POSTERS / PLAN PRINTING Printing / Copying Graphic Design More than 40 years in business NOW FULLY OPEN TO CUSTOMERS 71.qxp_Layout 1 26/04/2021 07:37 Page 1MOW WITH CONFIDENCE YEARS* PROTECTION UP TO * The machine must be serviced by a John Deere dealer according to the maintenance schedule of the Operator Manual using only original John Deere parts. Subject to max. 300 hour usage on X300 Series, max. 500 hour usage on X500 Series. For private use only. For the commercial use of the X300 and X500 lawn tractors, the protection is reduced to 12 months. YY1836124MAS_GB Our warranty for X300 and X500 Series lawn tractors covers unlimited hours for 2 years. If you clock up fewer than 300 hours (X300 models) or 500 hours (X500 models) during that period, you will receive a special further third and fourth year guarantee provided by your dealer. This runs until you reach thature or the fourth year, whichever comes rst. EXPERT ADVICE • PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE • FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ASSEMBLED AND READY TO MOW • INSTRUCTION ON USE • FULL AFTER SALES BACKUP 72.qxp_Layout 1 26/04/2021 07:38 Page 1Next >