£2.95 MAY 2025 THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET www.blmgroup.co.uk BLM GROUPGROUP BLM £2.95 MAY 2025THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE Fresh fashion What’s on Family business Health and fitness Fresh fashion What’s on Family business Health and fitnessWelcome… May brings with it the promise of summer, and perhaps we can all look forward to some warmer days. It also brings, for many, summer sicknesses. I’ve come down with a fierce flu myself, which I’m told is common for a lot of people in the shifting seasons. The best part about May is, of course, the excuses to get outside and have some fun. It’s not yet the summer holidays so places aren’t too crowded with families trying to keep children occupied, allowing adults to enjoy the weather with some privacy. While it may be too early for BBQs for some, the country’s weather has been getting increasingly warmed in recent years. This should be a concern for more people than it is. There’s a tendency for people to brush off warmer summers as a good thing, but the effects of climate change will be far worse. A change in climate could mean mosquitos becoming native to the UK, for instance, and that would be a quick way to ruin everyone’s summer. With the summers getting hotter, it’s important to take care to look after young children, older people and animals. Sunstroke is becoming more common across Lincolnshire and several dogs have died on walks in recent years due to a lack of water. Take care and be aware. It costs little to bring a bottle of water on walks with a beloved pet, or to force a child to sit down and have some sunscreen applied. With a little care out the way, we can all enjoy the warmer days. Good reading, as always. 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If you are unable to participate in a recycling scheme, then why not pass your magazine onto a local hospital or charity? LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net The magazine that cares WE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place than we found it Lincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of. Community - From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, through financial support of local causes and charities. Environment - Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Features 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 24PROUD CAISTOR Caistor – and those who live there – are inordinately proud of their community and their home, and it shows in every little way. 28LOOK MAGNIFICENT THIS MAY As the sunny season nears, a wealth of new fashion is ready to be adorned. 34AN ACCESSORY OR TWO To complete your look, a few accessories are always a good idea. 36A SPLASH OF COLOUR As the brighter days arrive, add some extra colour to your wardrobe. 38A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO HEALTHY, RADIANT SKIN In an age of beauty influencers, product overload, and ever-evolving trends, building a solid skincare routine can feel overwhelming. 40SUMMER SICKNESS It’s easy to ruin your early weeks of summer by coming down sick. But why do so many people get sick over the summer, and what can be done to avoid it? 44SUMMER TREATS Warmer days means a lot of getting outside, so here are some treats that can be made ahead of time and stored til later. 48THE HUMAN TOUCH OF FAMILY BUSINESS Amidst corporate dominance, family businesses thrive on human connection, ethical values, and a dedication to their communities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. MAY AS THE SUNNY SEASON NEARS, A WEALTH OF NEW FASHION IS READY TO BE ADORNED. contentsIN AN AGE OF BEAUTY INFLUENCERS, PRODUCT OVERLOAD, AND EVER- EVOLVING TRENDS, BUILDING A SOLID SKINCARE ROUTINE CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING. 58A DAY TO REMEMBER Taking elderly people out for a day trip in Lincolnshire is not just about sightseeing - it's about creating joyful, meaningful experiences that improve well-being, reduce loneliness, and strengthen community bonds. 60COUNTY MOTORING Up and coming motors that wouldn’t look out of place either as part of a fleet, or as an executive’s personal vehicle. 64WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire. Desirable homes 12A RESTFUL RURAL COTTAGE This month’s featured home is a handsome stone-built period cottage with magnificent gardens. 18VIVIDLY BOLD Chris Chapman is a celebrated artist, and his latest works pay homage to some of the masterpieces of our era. 20SHAKING UP SHADY SPOTS Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping shares expert tips on making the most of those shady spots in your garden by creating a stunning fernery! 22CREATING A GARDEN FOR WELLBEING Offering spots for reflection and relaxation, gardens supporting wellbeing are growing in popularity. Owner fined for failing to maintain historic Boston property New horizon takes shape on Grimsby’s skyline Grimsby’s new Horizon Youth Zone has reached a major construction milestone, with work now complete on the roofline of the final building, which offers a first glimpse of how the development will look on the town’s skyline. Located on Garth Lane, the development is being delivered by national charity OnSide in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council, which is contributing to the development as part of the Greater Grimsby Town Deal, and the Department of Culture Media and Sport, through the Youth Investment Fund. The site is being transformed by construction firm Hobson & Porter and is due to open this autumn. As part of the work, a series of Grade II listed 19th century maltings and grain store buildings, known as West Haven Maltings and Migar House, have been fully restored and repurposed. The middle part of the building sits at the heart of the development alongside the River Freshney and on a river wall which had to be rebuilt using a pontoon in the river to create a safe working platform. The building had fallen into a state of disrepair but it has been rebuilt, and work is now complete on its new roof structure. In addition to the refurbishment and restoration aspects of the project, the final piece of the scheme will see Hobson & Porter constructing a large outdoor multi-use games area. The owner of a listed building has been prosecuted by Boston Borough Council after failing to carry out essential maintenance. The English Heritage listed property, at 65A-67 Wide Bargate in Boston, had fallen into a state of disrepair that caused concerns for its long-term safety and turned it into an eyesore. Contact was made by the council to the building’s owner in December 2023, asking for improvements to be made to safeguard the building and enhance its appearance. No works were undertaken, and in June 2024 the council issued a legal notice, specifying the work that was considered necessary and setting a timescale for it to be completed by October of that year. Despite this formal notice, no works were undertaken, leading to legal action. Now, at Boston Magistrates’ Court the owner has been found guilty, being given a fine of £660, along with a victim surcharge of £264 and an award of £350 in costs to the council, making a total amount payable of £1,274. The owner of the property is also still required to carry out necessary renovations. latest news © stock.adobe.com/TonyHull-based commercial developer Wykeland Group has acquired a landmark site in Grimsby and announced new investment is on its way. Wykeland has purchased the former Ramsdens Superstore site from the Grimsby-based retail and cash and carry business Ramsden Group and, as the new owner, will take the lead in rejuvenating it. That has already begun with Wykeland announcing that, in a linked transaction, a deal has been agreed to sell part of the site to family-owned retailer Farmfoods, for the development of a new 15,000 sq ft store with car parking. Wykeland will retain the remaining 1.8 acres and explore opportunities to attract further investment and regeneration, while investing around £100,000 to improve the site, including structural repairs to a property fronting Cleethorpe Road. Wykeland has also renamed the development as Ramsden Park, in tribute to the site’s history as the place where the Ramsden Group business was founded, with the opening of the Ramsdens store in 1946. Landmark Grimsby site snapped up Children in hospital benefit from diners’ generous donations Charitable donations made by diners at a Lincoln restaurant will help keep children occupied whilst being cared for in hospital. The children’s wards at Lincoln County Hospital have been stocked with new arts, crafts and play equipment thanks to a generous donation from Mowgli Street Food, Lincoln. The popular Indian restaurant has been fundraising since June 2024 and has raised a staggering £7,775 by asking customers to donate an additional £1 to United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity when paying for their food. Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group Chief Executive, Professor Karen Dunderdale, recently met with the restaurant’s Charity Leader, Jonny Clamp and his colleague Elli Gale to show how their donation had been spent. She said: “It is fantastic that the residents of Lincolnshire have supported our charity by making a donation when paying their bills at Mowgli Lincoln.” Key tenant secured for new Scunthorpe town centre building A key tenant has been secured for a new building in Scunthorpe town centre. The Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) will take over the office space at Elizabeth Quarter. Elizabeth Quarter is a newly developed three-storey building owned by North Lincolnshire Council, featuring a ground-floor café and reception area, with modern office spaces on the first and second floors, covering approximately 1,250 sq m. RDaSH will lease the office space for 15 years. The space will be used for clinical consultations, patient appointments, and as the headquarters for the Community Mental Health and Talking Therapy workforce. The occupation of the offices by RDaSH is expected to facilitate the lease of the ground-floor café to another tenant. © Chris Frear Jonny Clamp and Ellie Gale from Mowgli Lincoln with Professor Karen Dunderdale and team from Lincoln County Hospital Childrens’ Wards © North Lincolnshire CouncilLincs & Notts Air Ambulance completes busiest March on record LNAA were called to 153 emergencies in March 2025, compared to 123 in 2024 and 139 – the highest previously recorded – in 2023. The crews attended 34 RTCs, 74 medical incidents, 24 accidental injuries and three assaults throughout the month. The crew were called to a motorcyclist in Mablethorpe who had come off his bike. The doctor and paramedic were by his side within 15 minutes, landing as close as possible to the patient. He was taken to hospital in the helicopter. Another mission at night following reports of a patient who had been stabbed. The crew treated the patient on scene before loading into the helicopter to go to hospital. LNAA Head of Operations, Laura Evans said: “The skill level of our crews and the speed of our helicopter means that we are well- equipped to respond to all kinds of incidents across Lincs & Notts.” The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance responds to an average of four missions a day, 356 days of the year. This happens without any government funding and is all thanks to donations. To support the work of LNAA visit ambucopter.org.uk/donate latest news Park busking festival comes to Grantham A celebration of music, sound and colour will take over a Grantham park on Saturday 9th August. The event, at Wyndham Park, will welcome street entertainers of all kinds, from musicians and performers to displays and demonstrations. The hope is that the gathering will become a regular part of the town’s cultural calendar. Busking spots must be booked in advance by contacting South Kesteven District Council’s Parks and Events Community Engagement Officer Alison Lewis by email at alison.lewis@southkesteven.gov.uk for an application form. Alison said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming a wide range of musicians and performers who can provide a fun experience for everyone visiting our award-winning park. From the interest shown so far, we’re already guaranteed to be captivated by the melodies, dazzled by performances and swept away by the energy of the event! “This experience is the result of public demand and is also something called for in our regular surveys of what people would like to see in Wyndham Park.” The UK government will sell RAF Scampton on the open market, rejecting West Lindsey District Council’s bid to acquire the site for a £300 million redevelopment project. Earmarked initially by the previous Conservative government for migrant housing, the site’s asylum plans were scrapped in September. The Home Office cited regulatory requirements preventing a direct sale to the council, emphasising that disposal of public land must follow market rules. Since March 2023, the site has cost over £60 million. Government officials claim the sale will prevent further taxpayer losses. Meanwhile, the council, which had partnered with Scampton Holdings Ltd. for regeneration, argues that contamination, heritage issues, and infrastructure limitations make a public-private partnership the only viable option for redevelopment. Scampton Holdings remains committed to the project despite setbacks. Chairman Peter Hewitt criticised the delays, while local MP Sir Edward Leigh called the government’s decision “madness,” arguing it wasted time and resources on failed asylum plans. RAF Scampton to be sold on open market despite regeneration plans © stock.adobe.com/Maksym Dykha © stock.adobe.com/LombEXPERT TEAM - WITH YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 10% OFF WITH THIS ADVERT CALL THE TEAM IMPORTANT! FIND & REPAIR LEAKS from £150 MOSS REMOVAL & MOT from £295 REPOINTING CHIMNEYS from £275 VALLEY, GABLE & RIDGE REPOINTING £375 SPRAY FOAM REMOVAL from £995 UPGRADE LOFT INSULATION from £395 info@ultimateroofcare.co.ukultimateroofcare.co.uk CHECK OUR 5 STAR REVIEWS ON 07307 928427 01522 424616Next >