< PreviousŖ@;uv--bѴ-0Ѵ;omv;Ѵ;1|;7_ol;v-|)-uu;m)oo7(b;-m7-l0ub7];u;;m-u;v0f;1||olou|]-]; Ѵ;m7;u1ub|;ub-ĺ Cambridge Road, Grimsby, DN34 5TA 2 - 4 bedroom homes from £199,995 bm7o|lou;0bvbঞm]ouv-Ѵ;v1;m|u;v-m7v_o_ol;v We’re open Thursday 11am - 6pm or Friday to Monday 10am - 5pm )_;|_;uoĽu;u;-7moourѴ-mmbm]-_;-7ķ;Ľ;]o|-=-m|-vঞ1u-m]; o=m;_ol;v--bѴ-0Ѵ; oohou-rrobm|l;m||o7- keepmoat.com First Time Buyers We’ve built a package just for you... Foxby Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PN 3 - 4 bedroom homes from £199,995 £1,000 Towards legal fees Integrated appliances Flooring package b]_|Cমm]v b;70Ѵbm7v Turf to rear gardenLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 11 KEEPMOAT N estled just west of Grimsby’s historic town centre, Cambridge Green is setting a new benchmark in stylish, high-quality housing. This superb new development offers a variety of house types—from cosy 2-bedroom bungalows to spacious 4-bedroom family homes— each thoughtfully designed to combine modern spaciousness with advanced energy-saving features. It’s not just about comfort; it’s about building a future- conscious lifestyle that benefits both the environment and your wallet. Whether you’re a first-time buyer eager to put down roots in Grimsby, a growing family needing more room, or looking to downsize into a comfortable, low-maintenance home, Cambridge Green has a tailored solution for every stage of life. Location is often the defining factor in choosing a home, and Cambridge Green’s setting is equally impressive. Positioned opposite the tranquil Grimsby Golf Club and just two miles from the bustling town centre, residents enjoy the perfect balance of peace and accessibility. Grimsby itself is a town transformed—blending rich heritage with modern vibrancy. From excellent shopping and lively markets to a thriving food and drink scene and diverse entertainment options, it’s a community that caters to all interests and ages. For lovers of the outdoors, the nearby Lincolnshire Wolds and picturesque coastline provide endless opportunities for exploration and relaxation. Plus, excellent transport links via the A16, A18, A46, A180, and M180 make commuting to Cleethorpes, Hull, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, or Doncaster straightforward and convenient. Families will appreciate the proximity of quality education, with primary, secondary, and sixth form schools all within easy reach, alongside essential amenities such as supermarkets and local shops. Cambridge Green also offers practical support to buyers, including free mortgage advice and the Easymove scheme to help sell existing homes smoothly. Cambridge Green isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Combining exceptional homes with an enviable location and community spirit, it’s the ideal choice for anyone looking to embrace the best of modern living in historic Grimsby. Simply visit www.keepmoat.com or the showhomes and sales centres Thursday 11am – 6pm or Friday through to Monday 10am – 5pm to learn more. Cambridge Green: Grimsby’s new standard for modern, sustainable living12 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE Q&A Can you give us an overview of the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) and its purpose? The International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) is a memorial and interpretation centre located on Canwick Hill, overlooking the city of Lincoln, England. It was established to honour the personnel and support staff of RAF Bomber Command who served during World War II. The centre aims to provide recognition, remembrance, and reconciliation for those who were affected by the bombing campaigns. The IBCC features a comprehensive record of Bomber Command’s squadrons, digitally displays historical documents and photographs, and offers an interactive and immersive exhibition. What significant milestones has the IBCC achieved in the past decade? Over the past 10 years, the IBCC has achieved several significant milestones. Starting with the unveiling of the Memorial and first phase walls in 2015, the erection of the phase 2 walls in 2017, the official opening of the centre to the public at the end of January 2018, followed by an official ceremony on April 12, 2018, as part of the RAF100 celebrations. Later that year the IBCC Digital Archive, in partnership with the University of Lincoln, was launched and it now holds over 260,000 items, including 1,800 oral history interviews. In January 2025 we welcomed our 600,000th visitor. How has the IBCC contributed to the local community and tourism? It has played an important role in increasing central Lincolnshire’s visitor economy. Since unveiling the Memorial, the project has hosted visitors from 54 different countries and created relationships with organisations in Europe and the Commonwealth. It has hosted over 2,000 events from different sectors of the community and has become a regular meet up spot for veterans, families and the local community. It runs a number of free family events each year to provide the local community with activities that engage the whole family. The project has over 400 volunteers in 9 countries with over 100 of those supporting at the Centre itself. They have become part of the IBCC family and, in 2023 were awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. It’s the highest honour that can be given to volunteer groups and is so well deserved to mark their commitment. This award is one of 40 regional and national awards given to the IBCC since 2016 including being a VisitEngland Gold Accolade holder. Our Learning team have hosted almost 40,000 young people through a range of programmes and have contributed to our Outreach programmes in the community. From schools to scouts, theirs a programme for everyone. What are some of the key events in 2025 at the IBCC? This year has been full of key anniversaries and so we have marked VE Day with a free concert, beacon lighting and dinner, and Op Manna 80 and will be marking VJ Day in August. It is also an important anniversary for the project and so the focus of this year’s International Bomber Command Day on 24th July will be marking that anniversary and Q&A International Bomber Command Centre Opened to the public in 2018, the International Bomber Command Centre has since achieved many significant milestones, made a key contribution to local tourism, and today continues to evolve new offerings, exhibitions and events. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 13 INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE Q&A remembering the veterans who were on the journey with us. We have marked these anniversaries with two key free to visit installations – the Women in War, whose launch saw the RAF’s first all- female flypast, and the Lancaster Poppy Display which has over 20,000 ceramic poppies. This will be on display until 7th September. Since it was unveiled on 25th April it has been visited by over 50,000 people! Our popular annual events such as the Salute to 40’s event in August and Wings and Wheels in September will see friends old and new gathering to remember bygone eras. What challenges has the IBCC faced, and how have they been addressed? Covid obviously placed a huge challenge forcing us to close only 14 months after opening. It was a time of great concern but proved what an incredibly strong and resilient team of staff and volunteers we have. We learned many lessons that have enabled us to go on more efficiently than before. It certainly tested our powers of ingenuity! The biggest issue facing us right now is the lack of space to be able to meet the demand. This is particularly around our education and hospitality, which funds all of our heritage preservation and community work but also subsidises our education programmes. What are the future plans for the IBCC? The IBCC has ambitious plans for the future, including the construction of the Learning Centre and the Manna Centre to replace the summer marquee with permanent structures. These will help us satisfy the demand and enable us to contribute towards long-term financial independence. We also have plans in play to update the exhibition to incorporate the Post- War period and refresh the existing displays using new technologies. There will be new walls at the Memorial too – the losses from several other bombing commands that were based outside of the UK have never had the recognition afforded now to those from Bomber Command. The research for these is underway, with several of the Commands already included in our Losses Database. We estimate that there will be an additional 20,000 names to add to the 57,861 already on the walls. How can people support the IBCC and its mission? People can support the IBCC and its mission in various ways, including making donations, participating in fundraising events, and volunteering. The centre also offers opportunities for individuals to honour the names of those who served in Bomber Command through initiatives like the Ribbon of Remembrance, Trees, and Benches. By supporting the IBCC, individuals can help ensure that the stories and sacrifices of those who served in Bomber Command are remembered and honoured for generations to come. To find out more about the IBCC please visit internationalbcc.co.uk14 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES family home A sympathetically updated Georgian abode, this month’s featured property has been a perfect family home. A handsome LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 15 HOMES S tanding in a prominent position in the attractive village of Heighington is a handsome family home chock-full of character. Perfectly balancing original features with contemporary living, the Grade II Listed Georgian abode with Victorian additions has been sympathetically updated by its current owners over the 10 years they have lived there. Having started life as a farmhouse, the stone property’s rich history saw it repurposed as a Girls’ Finishing School where local farmers sent their daughters in the early twentieth century, before becoming the family residence for a respected doctor for three decades. The current owners, however, bought the home after it had been used as a rental property for many years, attracted to its spacious layout well suited to family life, walled garden, and convenient location, just 10 minutes from Lincoln city centre and five minutes from the rural splendour of open fields. “The home was quite tired and there was some updating to do,” they shared. “So it’s been a pleasure to bring it back to life. We’ve worked our way around the house, making it our own over time.” One of the first changes made to the property was in the garden, which the owners had landscaped to create a well- planted entertaining space where there is 16 Á16 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES beauty to appreciate throughout the year, with flowers sprouting up through the seasons. The owners have further put their stamp on the interior of the home, replacing three of the five bathrooms, updating the kitchen, and modernising the orangery with a wonderful lantern roof. Their efforts and the nature of the house means each room is bursting with its own personality. Exploring the property, one begins in the entrance hall, where the dwelling’s warm and welcoming aura instantly envelops you. Immediately to the right is the dining room — which the owners note is ideal when entertaining. Decorated with charming silverware- inspired wallpaper, the room enjoys two sash wooden windows with original shutters, fitted shelves and cupboards, a classic serving hatch, and a pretty fireplace with a stone surround and mantle. To the left of the entrance hall, meanwhile, is the sitting room, a favourite space for the family during Christmastime. Similarly featuring wooden sash windows with original shutters, a fireplace with a stone mantle and tiled hearth is flanked by alcoves with fitted cupboards, painted in a soothing green to match the walls. The room also holds a panelled wooden glazed door with shutters leading to the light and bright orangery, with its vaulted lantern ceiling, wooden double-glazed windows, and French doors to the garden and the kitchen. Also accessible from the entrance hall, the kitchen is built around an island unit HOMES topped with iroko wood, above which hang feature ceiling lights. Exceptional for eager cooks or fun afternoons baking with the children, the room further offers a range of fitted wall and base units, a Smeg gas hob, integrated Neff oven and grill, Neff microwave, a ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap and Quooker hot water tap, space for an American style fridge freezer, and recessed spotlights, as well as delightful exposed timber beams, picture rails, a 18 Á18 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES serving hatch, and a fireplace with wooden surround. Abutting the kitchen is a pantry, which the owners note to be “fabulous,” while a hallway gives access to the remainder of the ground floor, including a study, WC, and the snug, which the owners say is “really nice to hunker down in during the winter.” The cosy snug enjoys a feature inglenook fireplace with a stone hearth and wood burner, a fitted bookcase, exposed timber beams, and French doors out to a patio. Stairs lead up to a guest bedroom with an en-suite, offering both a bath and a separate shower; a great area for visitors to have their own privacy. To discover the rest of the first floor one returns to the entrance hall to ascend stairs to the first floor landing. From here three bedrooms can be found — including the master — all hosting wooden sash windows with shutters, window seats, picture rails and either fitted cupboards or shelving. Two of the bedrooms have en-suites, both presenting exposed timber beams and the opportunity to relax with a bath or separate shower, whereas the third bedroom is served by a separate bathroom on this floor. Travelling up to the second floor, two more unique bedrooms await with vaulted ceilings and exposed timber beams, with one hosting LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 19 Velux roof lights. Completing the floor is a bathroom featuring exposed timber beams and a freestanding bath with claw feet, exquisitely positioned in front of a walk-in shower with a waterfall head. Stepping outside, the dwelling offers gated parking with an electric sliding door on a gravel driveway, and there is a large stone under pantile double garage that has been separated in half to create a gym and a storage space. To the rear of the home, a patio abuts the house, while a serene walled garden is predominantly laid to lawn with floral and herbaceous borders and mature trees. An entertaining area providing a prime spot for alfresco dining is the owners’ favourite aspect of the garden, however. “It is set in some wildflowers at a corner of the garden, which is really pretty,” they said. “It’s nice to sit and look back on the garden and the house or to have barbecues, and there is a little summer house there which has a great speaker in it. It’s a very tranquil spot in the summer evenings.” The garden is also visited by a variety of birds, including a family of wagtails that return every year. Though they have adored the home, the time has come for the owners to sell, with retirement and a new chapter in life on the horizon. They shared: “It’s a real privilege to live somewhere that has such presence in the village, and it has been a lovely property to raise a family in. But the time has now come to pass it on to the next family. 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