< PreviousEXCELLENT PLANT SELECTION WITH 5-YEAR HARDY PLANT GUARANTEE •RESTAURANTS WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF HOME-COOKED MEALS •A WIDE RANGE OF GIFTS•FREE PARKING•GARDENING EXPERTS SINCE 1780 ESTABLISHED IN 1780 CLEETHORPES Humberston Road, Cleethorpes, N E Lincs DN36 4RW Tel: 01472 313600 LINCOLN Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NT Tel: 01522 880033 SLEAFORD London Road, Silk Willoughby, Sleaford NG34 8NY Tel: 01529 304970 Making your ideas grow Visit www.pennells.co.uk for more information! 66-73.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:23 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 71 FAMILY BUSINESS High quality Gold, Silver & Diamond Jewellery Main agents for Citizen, Lorus, Iron Annie and Zeppelin Watches Pre Owned Rolex Watches In-house Repairs & Engraving Ear Piercing Celebrating 40 Years Trading in Louth Butcher Lane, Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9JG. Tel: 01507 604029 www.striacroft.co.uk info@striacroft.co.uk Fit for a Queen don’t come with their own problems and flaws. It can be difficult at times to differentiate family and business, and sometimes that can come to head in matters of succession or when some members want to break off and go their own way. It can also be hard to come home from work after a busy day and set business matters aside when your home life is also tied into it. This is something we know intimately, as Lincolnshire Today is also a family- owned and run business. All too often, home is no escape from matters of business, and that can be taxing on relationships and stressing to those involved. Finding a way to balance work and life is something all business owners struggle with, but it’s this self-same stress that makes family businesses what they are. Disciplinary issues and disagreements follow the same route, becoming far more complicated when business authority is usurped by familial relation. However, these are problems any business owner must deal with on their own, and likely has, and they rarely, if ever, impact customers. This is part and parcel of why consumers feel more comfortable dealing with family firms, and why many proudly boast that they are family run. The problem also comes with strengths of its own – as a family business going through a difficult time or challenges (as any business inevitably will) is much more likely to put 73 Á © stock.adobe.com/mavoimages 66-73.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:23 Page 672 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY DIRECT GASKETS LIMITED Contact us today on 01482 219655 or visit our website www.direct‐gaskets.co.uk For the past 33 years we have been market leaders in the manufacture of Gaskets. Having been established for over 30 years and based in Hull, we play an important role in the city’s manufacturing sector. Whilst doing this we have also built up a strong reputation for supplying high quality products at very competitive prices and an unbeatable service. Printing|Copying|Graphic Design LOGOS | BRANDING | BUSINESS STATIONERY FLYERS & POSTERS | BROCHURES | NEWSLETTERS A0 COPYING & SCANNING | OS MAPPING CAD & PLAN PRINTING | PRINT FINISHING High Quality Print & Design in Lincolnshire N 01522 546118 E sales@lincolncopycentre.co.uk www.lincolncopycentre.co.uk Keeping Your Business Moving Oil in South Lincolnshire is available at a fair price and with a reliable service from family run J and J Fuels. We are here to ensure you receive the very best service and at a time that suits you. As member of the Federation of Petroleum Suppliers you can be sure of a safe service every time with quality of product also assured. We pride ourselves on our prompt delivery services as well as our competitive prices. Offering domestic heating oil and farm diesel within a 30 mile radius of Boston. 01205 760 638 Bakers Lane, Freiston, Boston www.jandjfuels.com J&J FUELS BOSTON 66-73.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:23 Page 7LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 73 FAMILY BUSINESS extra hours in at home finding a way out, and much less likely to close. It’s easy for managers not associated or with little stake in a company beyond their job to decide that a situation is too difficult to salvage and file for insolvency, but family businesses have a vested interest in surviving and thriving and will work harder than any to recover. In many cases, this has led to incredible stories of bouncing back from the brink of death and rising to new heights. One need only ask a family business and they’re sure to have a tale of a time when someone else would have given up, but where they tried harder than ever before. In many ways you can see these same strengths and difficulties reflected in the Royal family, with strong familial ties, emotional moments but also challenges that must be worked through. Sometimes © stock.adobe.com/BGStock72 a family member wants to go their own way, strike out on their own, and those unexpected challenges are things you must work as a family to overcome and accept. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always fun, but there’s a reason family- run businesses are the backbone of the economy, and this month we hope you’ll all take a look at those around you and feel grateful for them. Rimmer Bros is a Parts & Accessories specialist established for 40 years We specialise in Triumph, MG, Land Rover, Range Rover, MG Rover and Jaguar, we cover a total of 75 models across these marques. Our Fast Mail Order Service has been supplying the UK, Europe and 195 worldwide destinations since 1982. We serve our customers from our 105,000 sq ft parts warehouse and sales centre situated in Lincoln UK. We know your car, we have parts sales advisors with a combined 1016 years of experience! Our range of parts is available to view on our website and in our 30+ FREE parts and accessories catalogues. We have over 2 million parts in stock across 52,000 part numbers in 49,000 bin locations. We list Genuine, OEM and Aftermarket parts. Our workforce of 86 employees pick 825,000 parts and pack them into 165,000 parcels a year. We are a family business and care about our customers. Rimmer Bros has now reached its 40th Anniversary on 1st March 2022, with both Bill & Graham Rimmer still actively running the business. During the lockdown, our Click & Collect service really came into fruition as we were forced to close our showroom doors. This service was essential for those who still needed parts for their vehicles. In April we saw the re-opening of our showroom and the welcoming of customers back to the counter for face-to-face parts ordering, click & collect and visiting our showroom cars for inspiration on their own projects. We look forward to serving you soon. 66-73.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:23 Page 874 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY CARING We talk often about what older people can do to improve their quality of life, but it’s important to remember that the younger audience has a responsibility as well. Our parents raised us, sacrificing time and effort to keep us happy, and there are things we can do to return the favour when they need it most. A dvances in health care have resulted in many of us living longer. As a result, the number of older people in the county is growing significantly and this rate of growth is projected to increase as healthcare continues to make more advances. This is great news but, sadly, it creates a challenge for our families as -according to research - 75% of 75-year-olds in the UK are likely to have more than one long term condition, and this rises to a staggering 82% with 85-year-olds. It’s easy to see therefore how this affects not just those in their golden years but everyone who has, or is likely to have, an elderly family member or loved one in their lives. It’s fair to say that all of us want our loved ones to have a great quality of life, regardless of age and, where possible, to live a fulfilling and vibrant life. So, here’s a few tips for those looking to ensure their relatives can enjoy their retirement to their full. While many of us might assume our relatives want to maintain their independent lifestyle, by staying in their own home, this is not always the case. Those living alone can find the days long and lonely. It can also be daunting Caring for family © stock.adobe.com/Halfpoint Caring for family 74-77.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:24 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 75 CARING to keep on top of household chores and without domestic help they can easily find themselves falling behind with basic cleaning and maintenance of the home. It is vital therefore to discuss care regimens with relatives and ask, gently, if they need any outside assistance. Some may see it as an interference or giving up part of their independence. Perhaps even be concerned about security issues. Others may see such help as a blessing, so it is vital to discuss and encourage your loved one to make their own decisions, and when and where they would like to receive it. Try to listen, with both ears, rather than make recommendations or playing down concerns that your loved one might have. Remember, older people have been on the planet longer and do know a thing or two, despite how savvy you may think you are! Once you know more about what your loved one wants and needs, you can research what resources are available together and seek a few recommendations before signing up to any of these services. To combat isolation, create opportunities, as frequently as possible for your loved one to play an active role in your own family and in your community. Not having someone to bounce ideas off or spark conversation with, or just to have a good old moan with from time to time, can be a major cause of emotional distress for people as they grow older. Remember they may lack the technological skills to talk to others on social media, so try to teach them how to do this too. It is important you also stay on top of the latest technology too, so you can help your loved ones take advantage of any safety monitoring systems and help them steer clear of any pitfalls brought about by social media. © stock.adobe.com/jackfrog 76 Á 74-77.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:24 Page 276 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY CARING There are technological devices that can give you peace of mind to leave the house or get a good night’s sleep, confident that you will be informed if an emergency occurs. These devices can also give the person you care for greater independence. This type of support is known as telecare. Some examples of telecare devices which are being used to transform the lives of carers and those they look after are: • sensors that can detect if the gas has been left on or if someone has got out of bed • wearable technology such as a wrist alarm that allows you (the carer) to be alerted if a fall is detected If you think this type of support would be helpful, raise it when the person you care for has their needs assessment or during your carer’s assessment. You could also contact your local social services department and ask for information about their telecare services. If you are interested in purchasing technological devices and equipment, talk first to your local carers service to find out if there is any financial support available to assist you. For more information and examples of technology support visit the Carers UK website at www.carersuk.org/help-and- advice/equipment-and-technology. If you are a full-time carer for your loved one, you will also need time to rejuvenate from time to time and may need to employ caregivers to stand in for you. Care homes often provide day care for your loved one, which will give both you and your loved one a valuable break from each other and activities for your loved one to immerse themselves in with people of a similar age group. There is nothing to be ashamed of when doing this, as you have your own life to live and the person you are caring for would never want to deprive you of that. © stock.adobe.com/Halfpoint 74-77.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:24 Page 3Funeral Services Our funeral homes provide the best facilities including private arrangement rooms and peaceful chapels of rest. We also provide a funeral dividend during this difficult time of bereavement. 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As your local family run and owned funeral directors, we have dedicated our lives to guiding those in our community through the difficult times of bereavement. 41 Heaton Street, Gainsboroughȑ DN21 2EA39 High Street, Saxilby, LN1 2HA www.cliffbradley.co.uk info@cliffbradley.co.uk Funeral Plans from £2,785 Private Chapel of Rest Day and Night Service Pre-paid funeral plans 01427 81061901522 708888 Scooter 207 Roman Bank, Skegness Tel: 01754 768006 Wheelchair £5.00 per day £25.00 per week £25 refundable Deposit Winter Storage Only £75 include a Service for only £25 extra Scooters kept securely and charged weekly Service & Repairs We have an up to date fully equipped Service Centre to help with any breakdowns or repairs £15.00 per day £75.00 per week £50 refundable Deposit 74-77.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:24 Page 478 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY GUSTO HOMES Q&A What is The Beaufields? The Beaufields has been especially created as an independent living community for the over 55’s in Collingham, a beautiful and well serviced village which nestles on the edge of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. At Beaufields House there are 22 exclusive apartments in total, residents can choose between perfectly designed one or two bedroomed homes which come complete with all flooring and Hotpoint kitchen appliances included as standard. Large windows and the option of a patio or balcony gives these homes a bright, light and spacious feel. What do you mean by ‘Community’? Gusto Homes’ main focus throughout the whole process of creating The Beaufields has been to ensure we allow the space and functionality needed for a community to grow organically. There are spaces within the apartment block where residents can gather and socialise or attend the regular groups and activities that take place such as coffee mornings, pilates and the hugely popular fish and chips lunch! We encourage residents to use the whole building rather than feeling like they are restricted to their home only. We have created reading nooks, a community room and a spacious coffee lounge which has the feel of a luxury hotel. There are beautifully designed communal gardens for our residents to enjoy too, stroll along the smooth footpaths and take in the lawns and flowerbeds which are all maintained for you as part of your management fee. I’ve never visited Collingham before, what’s it like there? Collingham is one of the most sought- after village locations in the area, nestled on the border of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The village itself has a lovely High Street bordered by characterful properties and small streets which lead you down to the nearby River Trent. There is a wonderful family run butchers, flower shop and post office. In the centre of the village is a large Co-op store, doctors, pharmacy and dentist – all within a short walk of The Beaufields. As well as all of these amenities on your doorstep Collingham offers excellent road links to both the A1 and the A46 or choose to take the train which runs regularly to Lincoln and Nottingham. Collingham village is an established community in itself; the pub – The Royal Oak was renovated by Gusto and is a community project that is well worth a visit. There are a whole host of groups and activities which run from different venues in the area as well as excellent cricket, football and tennis clubs. Q&A The Beaufields Now more than ever people are looking to downsize rather than give up their independence as they grow older. This month we speak to Gusto Homes to talk about their over-55’s residences at The Beaufields to find out more. 78-79.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:25 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 79 GUSTO HOMES Q&A You mentioned a management fee, what does this mean and what extra costs are involved? At Gusto we work hard to ensure owning a leasehold property is as straightforward as possible. To start, the lease for Beaufields House apartments is 999 years long so no need to worry about lease extensions and legal issues. Next, our management company is resident owned, meaning that all homeowners are invited to be as active within this as they choose. We have also assigned a managing agent to oversee the day to day running of the site as well as deal with the more ‘nuts and bolts’ aspects of development management such as insurances and homeowner queries. When the time comes for you to sell your home Gusto will not ask for any exit fee contribution. I’m not sure I’m ready to downsize? How do I know if apartment living is right for me? At Gusto we understand that moving home is stressful no matter what stage of life you are at but even more so if you have lived in your current home for a long time, are leaving a family home or perhaps relocating all together! Our friendly sales team will talk you through the process every step of the way and are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Although this next step may seem daunting knowing that you are moving into a community surrounded by like minded people who have all faced the same hurdle is a huge comfort for many of our buyers. Is my new home covered by a warranty? Yes! Your home is covered by a new build 10-year warranty as standard, the first two years of which are covered by Gusto Homes. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our homes which undergo a thorough inspection process before you move in. You also have an 8-week settling in period in which you can report any issues you may come across. How do I reserve a new home? Congratulations! You have made the big decision and now it’s time to move forward with your purchase! We ask for a £500 reservation fee which secures your new home and removes it from the market. If you need some time and have a property to sell, we can allow you 6 weeks to accept an offer on your current home before we move onto instructing solicitors. All of our apartments are ready now so we can complete your purchase quickly too if you would like. For more information, please visit www.beaufields.com or call 01636 894 210. Viewings are available by appointment and there are only five plots remaining, so those interested should act fast. gustohomes gustohomes 78-79.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2022 14:25 Page 2Next >