Heritage Archive
(February 2017)

1 February 2017

At the southern gateway

Nestled within south Lincolnshire are two villages close but distinct from each other. While the picturesque village of Long Sutton has a plethora of long-established family run independent shops and businesses, its near neighbour Sutton Bridge has more of a commercial bias. Running parallel to the busy A17 trunk road you can be forgiven for Read more…

Flying kites in south Lincolnshire

As a result of the world’s longest continual conservation programme, the UK population of kites has risen to such a healthy level that they can now be seen in areas where they have been absent for more than 100 years. The Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is one of Britain’s most beautiful birds of prey and Read more…

Taking up a new teaching challenge

His decision to leave Lincolnshire has been life-changing, but Kevin Troughton has also changed the lives of countless others by leading a project to build a much-needed school in a remote area of Africa. Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries, where the majority of students fail to finish their secondary education, but the Read more…

Town with independent appeal

Regeneration and a new lease of life for the town centre will continue to be the focus for 2017, in the traditional Lincolnshire market town of Gainsborough. Plans have already been unveiled for a programme of investment and refurbishment of town centre shops, including new frontages to create an attractive new ‘independent quarter’. And a Read more…

Miss Lincolnshire 2017

Contestants from across the county are eagerly anticipating this year’s Miss Lincolnshire 2017 pageant. The final will be held at Home, a nightclub and dining venue in the centre of Lincoln at 7.30pm on Saturday 18th February. The following awards will be presented: Miss Charity, in recognition of fundraising efforts; a ‘little black dress’ accolade Read more…

Welcome to Welton

This Lincolnshire village with a population of just over 4,000 has everything on its doorstep including a wide range of retail outlets, leisure facilities and small independent businesses. The quiet commuter village, which lies just six miles from the city of Lincoln, is growing in popularity and has much to offer residents and visitors alike. Read more…

Wandering the pathways of Swanholme Lakes

This is the latest in a series of articles aimed at highlighting some of the beautiful areas in and around Lincoln that remain relatively unknown to the majority of people. When you discover somewhere new and fall in love with it, the first thing you want to do is tell everyone. Then a little voice Read more…