< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCARINGpeople – often childhood memories ofthe gardens they grew up in. We offercandytuft, nigella, calendula, lupins,dahlias, sweet williams, cornflowers andcosmos to name just a few.“Our aim is to offer a comforting,peaceful and happy environment, withplaces to sit and enjoy time together,ideal for people suffering with dementiaor elderly and their carers. We are openfor visits by appointment only and canprovide tea and cake. A degree ofmobility is required, but it is wheelchairaccessible to most parts.”The role of gardens in helping thosewith dementia is considered by many tooffer exceptional value. Indeed, RebeccaWhear, who has led a team at theUniversity of Exeter in studying this idea,says, “We think that gardens could bebenefitting dementia sufferers byproviding them with sensory stimulationand an environment that triggersmemories. They not only present anopportunity to relax in a calming setting,but also to remember skills and habitsthat have brought enjoyment in thepast.”There are challenges to be overcome inthis regard – those in charge need tounderstand the possible hazards thatmight crop up, and people need to beon hand to let residents enjoy an outdoorspace to its full potential. Neverthelessmany of Lincolnshire’s top care homesoffer beautiful gardens that are muchcherished by their residents and visitors.The value of memories and stories tohelp those who require care can be seenin other activities as well. North EastLincolnshire Clinical CommissioningGroup is encouraging community groupsand businesses to join the SportingMemories programme, which uses sportsreminiscence to improve the wellbeing ofolder people, including those living withdementia.A launch event took place this summerat Grimsby Town Football Club forvolunteers, care homes, day centres,health and social care staff, sport andleisure organisations who wanted to helpmake a difference to older people. Up tothirty organisations or sixty individuals73 The Ragged Robin’s garden in Goulceby,Louth, aims to create a space to stimulateall the senses66-74:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:31 Page 5Call today for a friendly chat with Maria, Jane or Helen 01482 896980www.holdernessgrange.co.ukDrapers Lane, Hedon, East Yorkshire HU12 8FJLivingLuxury for less HOLDERNESS GRANGE LIFESTYLE VILLAGETerms and conditions apply.FROM AS LITTLE AS£70,000ON SHARED OWNERSHIPA range of property styles, fantastic Country Club facilities and stress free living.Whatever your budget, we can tailor a financial package to meet your needs.Our shared ownership options make purchasinga new property here affordable and easy.FREE home visit, FREE assisted move, FREE Country Club membership.66-74:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:31 Page 672 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFuneral BondGuaranteed peace of mind for you and your familyA Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Bond offers unrivalled peace of mind & protection against the rising cost of funerals. For a free information pack please fill in and return the coupon below. Alternatively for this or any other funeral service, please call Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services (Portland Street) on 01522 534 971.Name Address Telephone Send to: Lincolnshire Co-op Funeral Services, Funeral Bond enquiry, FREEPOST DC601 LN5 7BRLT0714Coming soon to Burton WatersFor more informationabout our new carehome and the careservices we’ll provide,please give me a call:01522 848 747General ManagerPark Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD In response to growing demand for our first-class care services, we are proud to announce the opening of a newBarchester care home in Burton Waters. Opening in January 2015, this purpose-built care home will offer professional,personalised care with a range of servicesand facilities to suit all needs, including:Helen WilsonFor more Barchester care homes in your local area please visit www.barchester.comNursing care • Residential careDementia care • Respite breaksActivities programme • Delicious menusStunning NewCare Home66-74:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:31 Page 7LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73CARINGhave received free training and supportto deliver the Sporting Memoriesprogramme locally, with a view todeveloping local support networks forpeople living with dementia.Tony Jameson-Allen, Director ofSporting Memories, says, “Whetheryou’re a football fan or not, the SportingMemories programme uses any sportreminiscence to improve the lives of olderpeople. We initially piloted the project atCranwell Court care home with NorthEast Lincolnshire CCG – it proved sosuccessful that the Health and WellbeingBoard has agreed to fund a full-timeproject. Now we’re looking for groups,organisations and businesses to join thenetwork and help make a difference topeople’s lives. Whether it’s hosting aSporting Memories group, transcribingpeople’s memories or researching localsporting history – we need your help.”Referee Howard Webb is among thosewho have contributed to the programme,offering his memories of some of hisfavourite moments. The programmedoesn’t just revolve around football,however, and people are invited tocontribute while reminiscing about sportof all kinds. The important thing is tohelp people enjoy looking back at theirpast and moments that have fondmemories for them. For many sport canprovide this role, while in other cases itmay be music, film or indeed gardening.Lincolnshire’s expert carers can helpprovide a programme of support that’sexactly right for each individual person.There’s no one-size-fits-all approach thatworks for everyone and it’s a programmeof consultation with the person involved,if they’re able to make the decisions forthemselves, and their loved ones that willensure they’re cared for in the mostappropriate way.A great contributor to the standard ofcaring in the county is Frank Blades ofSpalding, who has recently beenpresented with a Point of Light award,which recognises outstanding individualvolunteers and people who are making a74 PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MANDY GODBEHEAR“Whether you’re a football fan or not, the SportingMemories programme uses any sport reminiscence toimprove the lives of older people. Now we’re looking forgroups, organisations and businesses to join the network.”Tony Jameson-Allen, Director of Sporting Memories66-74:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:31 Page 874 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCARINGCliff Bradley & SonsFuneral Directors LtdFor a prompt, sympatheticservice from a recognisedfamily businessPrivate Chapel of RestDay and Night ServicePre-paid funeral plans41 Heaton Street,Gainsborough, DN21 2EA(01427) 810619Specialists in bathroom adaptionsSpecialists in bathroom adaptionsWhen bathing becomes difficult let us re-design your bathroom with a stylish, practical bathing solution Wet floors Walk in showers and baths Slip resistant flooring Grabrails, Shower seats Raised height toilets Tiling or tile panelsGrants & Council workDiscounts for SSFA, British Legion Ex- services & OAPsTel: 0800 7316495CALL YOUR LOCAL OFFICE TODAY LINCOLN 01522 500288LOUTH01507 389222SKEGNESS01754 629189BOSTON01205 449326www.ahminstallations.co.ukFamily run businessFree No Obligation Survey & Quote FREEMira Shower with every walk-in shower orderFantasy IslandSea Lane, Ingoldmells01754 872898207 Roman Bank, Skegness01754 768006Winter Storage Only £75include a Service for only £25 extraScooters kept securely and charged weeklyService & RepairsWe have an up to date fully equipped ServiceCentre to help with any breakdowns or repairsWheelchairWheelchairScooterScooter£5.00per day£25.00per week£25 refundable Deposit£12.00per day£65.00per week£50 refundable Depositchange in their community, by the PrimeMinister.Frank, who has been a carer himself,was rewarded after he helped campaignfor Carer-friendly GP surgeries. Thisincludes easy, low-cost ideas such ascarers information, GPs referring carers tocarers support and a carers champion inevery practice, with the aim being toensure individuals receive advice andguidance after they leave. TheLincolnshire Carers Partnership hasworked with doctors throughout thecounty since 2010 to make every practicecarer-friendly and over half are now partof the plan.Campaigns and initiatives such as theseare helping to ensure the later years aregolden years in Lincolnshire, andeveryone enjoys the level of support andcare they deserve and desire.66-74:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:32 Page 9LINCOLNSHIRETODAY75EDUCATIONThe great summer of sport has nowdoubt inspired many people to getactive, and we can all benefit fromgetting out and about more. Thoseparticularly likely to benefit, though, aschildren. The aim is not just to find thenext generation’s Usain Bolts and MoFarahs, but to illustrate the benefits oftaking part in sport – getting fit andenjoying teamwork.Many of Lincolnshire’s educationalestablishments place great emphasis onthe quality of their sporting provision,and many also offer great benefits totheir local communities. The Priory Cityof Lincoln Academy is a great example asthey have recently installed a 3G artificialgrass pitch. The floodlit facility was madepossible thanks to a £250,000 grantawarded by the Premier League and TheFA Facilities Fund, a figure that wasmatched and topped up by The PrioryFederation of Academies Trust, in orderto support sporting participation byyoung people in its academies and thewider community.Now it’s complete, the facility issuitable for use in all weather conditionsand marked out for both eleven-a-sideand five-a-side matches. The aim is notonly to support pupils at the Academy77 Top ofthe classThe enthusiasm for sport in Lincolnshire’s schools hasbenefits for the whole communityAt the Sainsbury’s SchoolGames, over 750 children fromninety primary and secondaryschools took part in a day ofaction, health and well-beingPHOTO: CHRIS VAUGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY75-77:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:33 Page 1Robert de Cheney Boarding House is situated in the grounds of The Priory AcademyLSST, a top-performing State school in Lincoln. It provides a wonderful opportunity forSixth Form students to make a smooth transition, both academically and socially, fromschool to university and beyond.Why choose us? Academy and Sixth Form rated outstanding by Ofsted 99% pass rate at A-Level and 98% at GCSE (5 or more A*- C, including English & Maths) 83% first choice university success rate, with 27% of Y13 students obtaining places in the Russell Group and 40% in the 1994 Group New Sixth Form science centre including planetarium and debating chamber Stunning residential centre in Normandy Spectacular sports provision including pool, fitness suite, climbing wall, spinning suite, dance studio and badminton courts 60-metre indoor sprint track and 400-metre floodlit outdoor track Designated Sixth Form support and pastoral staff Modern boarding comprising 60 single en-suite study bedrooms with Internet access and a common room on each floor Thriving CCF and DofE programmes Extensive range of clubs, societies and extra-curricular activities “Outcomes for students at The Priory AcademyLSST are outstanding in every aspect.”OfstedContact Mr Chris Liston, Head of Boarding l The Priory Academy LSST, Cross OʼCliff Hill, Lincoln LN5 8PW Telephone: 01522 889977 l Email: boarding@prioryacademies.co.uk l Visit: www.prioryacademies.co.uk/boardingSixth Form Boarding in LincolnRobert de Cheney Boarding HouseThe Priory Academy LSST75-77:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:33 Page 2and Federation during the school day,but to make it available for hire forplayers and teams from across the cityduring evenings, weekends and schoolholidays – supporting local grassrootsteams including partner clubs BirchwoodJuniors and Greenbank. We’ve heardmuch in recent times about the need toencourage more participation in footballby young people and facilities such asthis can help make all the difference.The value of the new pitch to thecommunity was seen just before thesummer holidays as nearly two hundredchildren from six primary schools in andaround Lincoln took part in an Olympicsand Paralympics Values Day. The schoolstaking part in football, hockey, lacrosse,tennis and tug-o’-war contests were SirFrancis Hill, Leslie Manser, The Meadows,Bishop King, Redwood and The Holt. Aswell as competing the aim of the eventwas to encourage teamwork and co-operation and continue the legacyeveryone has tried so hard to continuesince 2012.Events such as the recent Sainsbury’sSchool Games are further examples ofhow people are aiming to give everypupil in the country the opportunity toexperience competitive sport and feelpart of the legacy. At the Games, over750 children from ninety primary andsecondary schools took part in eightsports and a total of twelve differentcompetitions and five inclusive events ona day of action, health and well-being atYarborough Leisure Centre. The studentswere welcomed by Lincoln’s WinterParalympic medallist Jade Etheringtonand London Paralympian Sam Ruddock,who shared their experiences andcheered on the competitors throughoutthe day.Sam, who is Lincolnshire Sport’sSporting Champion for the Games, says,“It’s so important that we inspire youngpeople and ensure they know theimportance of sport and physical activity.It takes a lifetime of hard work to becomean Paralympian and I try to advisechildren that passion, enthusiasm andbeing the best you can be are the bestqualities to have in sport and whencompeting.”The Games are a festival of sport withpupils of all abilities taking part. Oneparticularly impressive aspect was thatthe Games this year welcomed almostdouble the amount of young peoplecompeting with a disability compared to2013 – over a hundred in total.Top facilities such as those at ThePriory Academy should mean that inyears to come we’re celebrating moresuccess on the world stage for Team GB,much of it made in Lincolnshire.The Priory City of LincolnAcademy have recently installed a3G artificial grass pitch“It’s so important that we inspire youngpeople and ensure they know the importanceof sport and physical activity.”London Paralympian Sam Ruddock, Lincolnshire Sport’s Sporting Champion for the GamesLINCOLNSHIRETODAY77EDUCATION75-77:Layout 1 15/8/14 10:34 Page 378 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLEMRPulling into the base of operations forLEMR at RAF Cranwell, we meetresponders Mike Jones and Matt Baileyjust as they are about to start the dailynight shift. Made up of around 30volunteers who are all current or ex-Armed Forces personnel, LEMR waslaunched as an independent charity in2011 following on from the originalbrainchild of Scott Bateman, who in 1998founded First Response following thedeath of his father who suffered a fatalheart attack. Scott felt his father mayhave survived had someone with thenecessary skills been able to reach himsooner. We join Mike and Matt, who make uptonight’s two-man crew in their fully-equipped Skoda Octavia. Almost as soonas we sit down in the car, there’s no timefor small talk as we’re setting off atdizzying speeds to a call on the EastCoast. Manoeuvring expertly throughbusy traffic through Boston and thetourist-lined streets of Skegness, Matt’sdriving training comes into play to ensurewe reach the destination in the quickesttime possible.LEMR works in close partnership withthe East Midlands Ambulance Servicewho deploy LEMR volunteers to a widerange of 999 calls as well as anambulance. This means treatment can beprovided to patients at the earliestpossible opportunity. Being based in a carand not having to transport patients toMatt Bailey, left, and MikeJones of LEMR on call atChapel-St-LeonardsRAPIDresponseLincolnshire Emergency Medical Response, or LEMR for short is avolunteer-led non-profit charity that often reaches the county’s 999 callsfirst. We joined them for a night shift to see the valuable work they do.78-79:Layout 1 15/8/14 12:43 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY79LEMRhospital, LEMR have the advantage ofbeing able to hop to the next job withno delay. As soon as a man with anadverse reaction to a bee sting is assessedand passed into the care of ambulancestaff for example, we are already back onthe road, being sent straight to a homein Skegness where a young lady withchest pains and breathlessness is waiting.During downtime between calls later,we manage to speak to the pair, Mattexplains the funding side of LEMR:“Because we’re a charity, we’re fundedby the people of Lincolnshire, we raisefunds through supermarket collections,fundraising days and the like, but we’realso helped by EMAS as well as lotterygrants and council grants.“We’re lucky enough to be able torecruit from the Armed Forces, whichmeans we get people who arecommitted to the job and are able tooffer their time. Often people will givetheir time once or twice a week for ashift, giving up either their leave or anevening in the week.”The most inspiring call of the nightcomes when we rush to a flat in Skegnesswhere an elderly man has slipped on hisbedroom floor, unable to get up. Thanksto his lifesaver pendant, he was able tocall 999 for immediate help and soon theLEMR team have him safely back in bed.He thanks LEMR and the paramedic thatarrived within a few minutes. Every effortis made to ensure he’s absolutelycomfortable before we leave as well ascalling a relative to make sure she isaware there’s been an incident. As we walk out, Matt says: “It’s jobslike that which make the serviceworthwhile, we were able to get therearound ten minutes before theambulance and start to make him feelcomfortable.” It’s true - any more time on the floorcould have meant real discomfort for thepatient and without the lifesaverpendant, he could well have remainedthere all night until carers attended thenext morning.It’s not just falls and bee stings LEMRare involved with however, they alsorespond to cardiac arrests and serioustraffic accidents that happen across thecounty and are often the first on thescene if they are in the right place at theright time. Assessing the patient ahead ofEMAS or other emergency servicesarriving and providing vital treatment canreally improve a patient’s chances ofmaking a speedy recovery or, onoccasions, actually save their life. The next time you see those lightsflashing and hear that familiar siren, takeanother look. Those people flying pastcould well be volunteers, making thedifference and saving lives.To find out more about LEMR,visit www.lemr.co.ukBlues and twos: We speed to a job on the east coastWaiting game: Some rare downtime in Skegnessbetween emergency calls78-79:Layout 1 15/8/14 12:43 Page 2Next >