< Previous90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSOCIAL SCENEPlay it again!The first ever Brant Broughton Playing Fields Ball took place on Saturday 5th May in the village.Organised by Carly Carpenter to raise funds for Brant Broughton preschool and charity Plan UK,more than 80 guests attended. Entertained by live music, a fantastic bar and some icebreakersbefore their meal it was followed by a DJ playing late into the night. Possibly set to be an annualevent, see if you can see yourself below.Bob and Marie SharpeIan and DawnCarwellAlex and Tom Blakemore090-091:Layout 1 20/5/13 11:25 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY91SOCIAL SCENEThis is just a selection of photographs from this event…Visit www.lincolnshiretoday.netto view and purchasecopies of the photographsLincolnshireTodayTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETracie and Simon BarlowStacey Robinson and Chris LeafeSharon and Tim RobinsonJulie and Paul SmithThe Lyon, McClain, Popplewell, Dixon and Gorely party.The Beddows and the CarpentersMartin and Lucy Coleman 090-091:Layout 1 20/5/13 11:25 Page 292 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYEDUCATIONBeing a large part of Lincoln life inmore and more ways as time goes by thecity’s two universities have recentlystaked their claim to helping their localcommunities recently. Having only recently been appointedUniversity status, Bishop GrossetesteUniversity have teamed up with LincolnCity Football Club. Forming a strategicpartnership, it will see the twoorganisations working side by side inorder to benefit the communities theyoperate in at present. Under the terms of the new three-yearagreement BGU will become a leadingpartner of the football club, and theuniversity’s new lions logo will appear onLincoln City’s home and replica shirtsfrom the start of next season. The club and BGU will work closelytogether on a number of initiatives,including Football in the Communitywork, placement opportunities for BGUstudents and partnerships between thefootball club and BGU’s sports courses. BGU will also work with Lincoln CitySport and Education Trust to support itswork with children and young people inthe local area. “We’re very pleased to have agreed thispartnership deal,” says Rob Jones, Directorof Enterprise at Bishop GrossetesteUniversity. “As a community universitywhich serves a local student populationBGU has an important role to play in thelife of this city and county. Supporting ourlocal football club is just one of the waysin which we can achieve this. “The agreement is a win-win for bothparties: Lincoln City get the financialbacking of a local sponsor while this dealwill help to raise the profile of what weoffer in the area. We are looking forwardto working closely with the club anddeveloping a strategic partnership whichwill benefit both sides. Russell Moore, Lincoln City FCCommercial Manager, adds: “We aredelighted to welcome Bishop GrossetesteUniversity on board as a new partner ofthe football club. “This agreement is magnificent news,not only for the club but also for the cityof Lincoln, with both of us having aRob Jones, left, Director of Enterprise at BGUand Russell Moore, Commercial Manager atLincoln City celebrate the partnership.Working withthe communityEducational establishments in our region are standing side by sidewith the communities they are a part of to not only improve relations,but also benefit from the positive relationships this provides.092-093:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:56 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY93EDUCATIONPrincipal: Gail Young Email: info@valeacademy.org.ukThe Vale AcademyThe Vale Academy, Grammar School Road, Brigg, North Lincolnshire, DN20 8BATel: 01652 652908 www.valeacademy.org.ukAn invitation to current Year 5 pupils and their parents.Tuesday 1st October 2013 Open day for September, 2014, entry.Tours from 9.30am Open evening at 7pmInspectors also say: Students’ achievement is good and, in some subjects, they make outstanding progress.Behaviour and safety are exemplary. We were impressed with students’ maturity, their awareness of how to stay safe and how considerate they were towards each other and to adults.In some subjects, teaching is of exceptionally high quality and among the best that we had seen.The principal’s inspirational leadership has led to sustainable and impressive improvements since the academy opened.Most students speak in glowing terms about how teachers go out of their way “to make learning fun, but hard.”*Inspection: March 2013.The Vale AcademyWhat Ofsted says about our academy:Behaviour and safety of pupils: OutstandingLeadership and management: OutstandingAchievement of pupils: Good with outstanding featuresQuality of teaching: Good with outstanding featuresamenities which residents and tourists canchoose from in the Brayford Pool area.”The masterplan document has beendeveloped by architects and urbanplanners, Allies & Morrison, and builds onearlier work undertaken by Rick MatherArchitects and the Brayford Trust.A key intention of the masterplan is toimprove integration of the campus withthe city centre, both for pedestrians andcyclists. It also aims to develop theimportant relationship between thecampus and the wider Brayford Pool area.Surveys have also been carried out toensure cathedral views are preserved,wildlife is protected and traffic is notadversely affected. It seems Lincoln’s environment andheritage are in good hands and more isbeing done to attract and keep studentsand graduates within the city, a problemwhich has been identified in the last fewyears.proud history and a vision for success.”The University of Lincoln too has setout plans that will benefit not only itsexpansion plans, but Lincoln’s leisureoffering as well. Plans for theirdevelopment over the next decadeinclude outlines of academic buildings,office space and student accommodation,but also show space that couldaccommodate more cafes, restaurants,shops and even hotels. John Plumridge, the University’s Directorof Estates, said: “With new academicbuildings, we can continue to advance ourteaching and research, and additionaloffice space will enable us to house spin-out businesses and enhance ourcollaboration with existing companies.“New accommodation, shops, cafesand restaurants would all add to the greatexperience we already offer our students.They would also complement the mix ofThe University of Lincoln is going from strengthto strength within the city, all with that familiarskyline view, retaining the city’s heritagePHOTO: MARCIN FLORYAN092-093:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:56 Page 2 King Edward VI Grammar School Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School, Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL Tel: 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk www.kevigs.org Mathematics Challenge Expectation Adventure Team Work Mathematics 094-095:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:23 Page 1 King Edward VI Grammar School Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School, Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL Tel: 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk www.kevigs.org Tradition Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds and attracts pupils from a wide area that spreads from Horncastle in the South, to Grimsby in the North, Mablethorpe to the East and Market Rasen to the West. We are a traditional Grammar School that provides an academic curriculum for able children. However, whilst we have roots that go back some 450 years we have not lost sight of the present day. We recognise that in order to succeed in the workplace of the future children need more than academic results and that is why we place a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Our pupils can develop their team building and leadership skills through our flourishing Combined Cadet Force, by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award, by participating in our extensive House system, or by taking part in our Drama and Music: both of which are produced and performed to professional standards. We have embedded this commitment into our curriculum with various Curriculum Enrichment Days that allow all pupils to have a deeper educational experience that will take them beyond the confines of the specification. For an informal visit to the school during the working day please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA. Open Evening Thursday 11th July – from 4.30pm For further details, a prospectus, and to register for the Entrance Test please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA on 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk Tradition Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds and attracts pupils from a wide area that spreads from Horncastle in the South, to Grimsby in the North, Mablethorpe to the East and Market Rasen to the West. We are a traditional Grammar School that provides an academic curriculum for able children. However, whilst we have roots that go back some 450 years we have not lost sight of the present day. We recognise that in order to succeed in the workplace of the future children need more than academic results and that is why we place a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Our pupils can develop their team building and leadership skills through our flourishing Combined Cadet Force, by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award, by participating in our extensive House system, or by taking part in our Drama and Music: both of which are produced and performed to professional standards. We have embedded this commitment into our curriculum with various Curriculum Enrichment Days that allow all pupils to have a deeper educational experience that will take them beyond the confines of the specification. For an informal visit to the school during the working day please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA. Open Evening Thursday 11th July – from 4.30pm For further details, a prospectus, and to register for the Entrance Test please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA on 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk King Edward VI Grammar School Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School, Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL Tel: 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk www.kevigs.org Tradition Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds and attracts pupils from a wide area that spreads from Horncastle in the South, to Grimsby in the North, Mablethorpe to the East and Market Rasen to the West. We are a traditional Grammar School that provides an academic curriculum for able children. However, whilst we have roots that go back some 450 years we have not lost sight of the present day. We recognise that in order to succeed in the workplace of the future children need more than academic results and that is why we place a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Our pupils can develop their team building and leadership skills through our flourishing Combined Cadet Force, by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award, by participating in our extensive House system, or by taking part in our Drama and Music: both of which are produced and performed to professional standards. We have embedded this commitment into our curriculum with various Curriculum Enrichment Days that allow all pupils to have a deeper educational experience that will take them beyond the confines of the specification. For an informal visit to the school during the working day please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA. Open Evening Thursday 11th July – from 4.30pm For further details, a prospectus, and to register for the Entrance Test please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA on 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk Tradition Encouraging Excellence, Nurturing Talent King Edward VI Grammar School is located in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds and attracts pupils from a wide area that spreads from Horncastle in the South, to Grimsby in the North, Mablethorpe to the East and Market Rasen to the West. We are a traditional Grammar School that provides an academic curriculum for able children. However, whilst we have roots that go back some 450 years we have not lost sight of the present day. We recognise that in order to succeed in the workplace of the future children need more than academic results and that is why we place a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities. Our pupils can develop their team building and leadership skills through our flourishing Combined Cadet Force, by undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Award, by participating in our extensive House system, or by taking part in our Drama and Music: both of which are produced and performed to professional standards. We have embedded this commitment into our curriculum with various Curriculum Enrichment Days that allow all pupils to have a deeper educational experience that will take them beyond the confines of the specification. For an informal visit to the school during the working day please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA. Open Evening Thursday 11th July – from 4.30pm For further details, a prospectus, and to register for the Entrance Test please contact Mrs Rhona Adam, Headmaster’s PA on 01507 600456 e mail: rhona.adam@kevigs.lincs.sch.uk 094-095:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:23 Page 2William Farr Churchof EnglandComprehensive SchoolWilliam Farr is the only 11- 18 Church of England School in theDiocese of Lincoln. Its strong tradition of educating young peoplecomes as a result of teaching, learning, care and guidance of thehighest quality. Academic success and examination results at alllevels of ability are outstanding and consistently among the bestin the country.Though they pride themselves on excellent teaching andlearning, this is not the only goal they strive to achieve. WilliamFarr aim to instil in every student a set of attributes, skills andvalues that will enable them to make informed choices, beresponsible and principled citizens and enjoy personal fulfilment.Through the unique Care and Guidance system, all pupils arerecognised as individuals and fully supported as they develop intopositive, confident, young adults, ready to take their place insociety. The school achieve great things but are never complacent– they always strive to do better.William Farr are proud of their students and believe if you takethe opportunity to visit, you will understand why.For further details telephone: 01673 866900 Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln LN2 3JBwww.williamfarr.lincs.sch.ukWilliam Farr is the only 11-18 Church of England School in the Diocese of Lincoln. Its strong tradition of educating young people comes as a result of Teaching, Learning, Care and Guidance of the highest quality. Academic success and examination results at all levels of ability are outstanding and consistently among the best in the country.96 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYEDUCATIONAndy StonesWilliam Farr School, WeltonHow long have you beenheadteacher?I have been a headteacher for two years. What would you say are the mostimportant things about yourschool?Without doubt, the most important thing about William Farr is its community.There is a wonderful spirit of compassion, tolerance honesty and friendship which yousense as soon as you come through the doors. The students achieve so much not justacademically but artistically, in the arenas of sport, music and drama and for charity.How can we find out more?If you want to find out more, you can visit our website atwww.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk or call us on 01673 866900 and arrange to come andsee us.Lincolnshire has a great reputationwhen it comes to educationalestablishments and rightly so, withboth traditional and modern schoolsproviding a great deal of choicethroughout the county. Here, we meet some of the county’sHeadteachers and ask what inspiresthem and what values they bring to theirschools. With so many establishments embracing specialisms andacademies becoming a more popular option, this is a greatopportunity to get to know the faces running schools. It’s also your chance to put a face to the name and to know whatyou can expect your children to aspire to when embarking on whatare the most important years of their education. It’s often said that atruly inspiring teacher can stay in your mind your entire life, so it’sessential you choose the correct school for your child’s ambitions.Gail YoungThe Vale Academy, BriggEvery school or academy is inspected regularly by Ofsted andthis rigorous process always presents some anxiety forheadteachers or principals and staff in the establishment.We were fully expecting our inspection which took place inMarch of 2013 and therefore we were very well-prepared for it.The teachers and support staff at The Vale Academy are expected to workexceptionally hard throughout the year to ensure that students achieve their potentialacademically but also in the fields of sport, music and drama. They offer a wide varietyof trips and visits, from the Music Tour of France to the Barcelona Trip to the Ski Trip.Our efforts were vindicated by a fantastic inspection result but, probably mostimportantly, inspectors commented on the hugely positive comments made to themby a large number of students and parents. This praise was particularly pleasing as itprovides such strong evidence that parents are happy with our efforts and that weserve our community very well indeed. That behaviour was deemed to be outstandingis something that our students and parents should be exceptionally proud of.Follow @TVAPrincipal on Twitter for more information.Meet theHEADLincolnshirehas a great reputationwhen it comes toeducationalestablishments 096:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:40 Page 1Farm&CountryFarming newsEducationFarm ManagementRenewablesCounty ShowsEquineFarming newsEducationFarm ManagementRenewablesCounty ShowsEquineFarm&CountryFor farmers through the countyWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETLinkLinkPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/RONFROMYORK097:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:21 Page 198 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFARM & COUNTRY LINK - DALEHEAD FOODSThe award winning Fresh Start PigAcademy is an initiative set up by BQP,the farming division of food manufacturerDalehead Foods. It aims to support andprovide production and businessknowledge to entrepreneurial people,from both agricultural and non-agricultural backgrounds, looking to setup or diversify.Now in its third year, the award-winning Academy has guided a furthersixty students through a course whichgives delegates an understanding ofwhat’s involved in setting up incommercial pig farming. It alsodemonstrates the integrated supply chainof which BQP and Dalehead Foods arepart of. Dalehead Foods has beenoperating in the UK fresh meat industryfor over forty years and is a dedicatedsupplier to Waitrose of over 350 ownlabel products including pork, sausage,bacon, ham, lamb and added valueproducts. BQP works with approximately250 pig farmers, producing outdoor bredpigs, finished in straw bedded, airy barns.This year’s Fresh Start courses tookplace at Harper Adams University andMoulton College and covered effectivesupply chains, optimising production andhow to build a pig shed, complete withfarm visits to demonstrate theopportunities on offer.Fresh Start is proving to be particularlypopular amongst young farmers atcollege who are looking for alternativeenterprises to take back to the familyfarm, often arable, to ensure its longevity.Will Gladwin’s story reflects manyyoung aspiring farmers in thisposition. Despite having a goodarable set up at home, it had alwaysbeen a concern that the farm couldnot sustain both Will and his fatherRoger. On the lookout for potentialbusiness opportunities, the BQP offerfor growing pigs seemed promising.They visited a current new buildingand were pleasantly surprised tofind two large buildings, similarto grain barns with strawbeds and clean pigs.Will’s new build pigshed was based ona bespoke BQPdesign. Will wasinvolvedthroughout theprocess, with the experience teachinghim how to cost out and oversee thebuild. Will says, “BQP fieldstaff are alwaysthere to answer any question you haveand never make you feel silly for askingthem.”The Gladwins have managed to find abusiness that has not only allowed thepair to carry on farming together,but has also added a valuedasset with a business contractthat allows a quickturnaround. Will says, “Thepigs take about two hoursout of my day and the restof the day I work on thearable side of thebusiness.”For more information, call Richard Gooding on 07802 596697or Mark Jagger on 07802 596702,or visit www.dalehead.co.uk/farmingopportunities.FreshStartforfarmingThe demand for quality British pork iscontinuing to grow, so both existing farmersand new entrants should look afresh at pigfarming as a viable opportunity.FreshStartforfarming098:Layout 1 20/5/13 10:41 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY99FARM & COUNTRY LINK - NEWSGame Fair exhibitorsales up by 5%Exhibitor sales are showing the CLA Game Fair is the place to be forbusinesses looking to benefit from a presence at the world’s largestcountryside show.Organisers of the Game Fair, which will take place from Friday 19th toSunday, 21 July, in the grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, saybookings for stand space are up on the same time last year.Ed de la Rue, Head of Exhibitions, says, “Bookings for trade stands have been good.We are up 5% on where we would normally be at this point. Core areas such asGunmakers Row, Gundog and Fishing areas are doing well and we have had a highlevel of interest from new exhibitors. Around £36 million is spent on site during thethree days, with a resultant additional £44 million done around the show.”The Game Fair site at Ragley Hall becomes a tented town with the show site itselfcovering an area the size of 98 football pitches with the space for car parking andcamping big enough to run three hunded matches side by side.Non-CE marked agriculturalbuildings a ‘criminal offence’Farmers are being strongly urged to repair or replace their agriculturalbuildings ahead of upcoming changes to the law. New legislation willmean buildings that are not CE marked will leave many famers likely tofind themselves without insurance cover in the event of a collapse.After the widespread collapse of over five thousand farming buildingsin the UK during the heavy snowfall of winter 2010/11 and with recentweather conditions growing more unpredictable, Timmins agriculturalare warning that farmers should act now in order to keep theirinsurance cover in the event of a roof collapse.Edward Timmins, of Timmins, says, “The CE mark is a sign of qualityassurance and means that a product conforms to essential health andsafety laws. Many of the recent collapses occurred because ofsubstandard material, poor design and poor construction and couldeasily have been avoided with better craftsmanship.“We urge any farmers who haven’t already done so to make sure alltheir buildings are up to code before the changes come into effect.”Survey will reveal stateof farming sectorChartered accountants Duncan & Toplis are quizzing EastMidlands farmers about the state of their business – and theywill reveal the results of their survey at Cereals 2013.The first ever Duncan & Toplis Agricultural Survey is beingconducted via telephone interviews with farmers across theregion. The aim is to build up a picture of how the agriculturalsector is faring in these times of austerity, rising food prices andunpredictable weather patterns.Mark Chatterton, a Partner and agricultural specialist atDuncan & Toplis in Newark, says, “These are challenging timesfor the region’s farmers and as business advisers we are keen tolearn how the agricultural sector is coping. Arable farmsenjoyed good profits a year or so ago but the wet summer lastyear and the extended cold spring this year have causedproblems for many – and livestock farmers have also struggledwith highly unusual weather conditions.“We’re asking farmers how their business is coping and whatthey think the future holds for the sector, and their responsesare bound to make interesting reading.”099-101:Layout 1 20/5/13 11:34 Page 1Next >