Heritage Archive
(April 2020)

26 April 2020

Helping the county’s frontline heroes

Fundraising is in full flow and firms are extending special support to those in need, as Boston aims to keep its key workers safe and healthy for the months ahead. Local fundraising initiatives are helping to make a difference to the life of key workers and staff at Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital. Among the first to Read more…

1 April 2020

Town’s growth is fuelling prosperity

Newark and its surrounding area has been an important economic centre for hundreds of years, recognised nationally as a hotspot for growth and today is no different. By Melanie Burton Home to more than 8,000 businesses, the district of Newark & Sherwood has a growing reputation as a centre for logistics, data management and environmental Read more…

Corn Exchange

Until the middle of the 19th century, corn was traded on the Lincoln Cornhill in the open air. Corn was a word to describe any cereal crop – not just wheat – and corn merchants, millers and maltsters were buying this directly from farmers. The farmers would bring samples of their crop and go round Read more…

Alchemy to unlock potential

Situated on the western edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds is the small picturesque town of Market Rasen. As Melanie Burton finds, it is looking firmly to the future with plans on the horizon that will make it a better place to live, work and play. Famous for being home to the only racecourse in Lincolnshire, Read more…

Best foot forward

Life events inspired Beth Wickes to raise funds by walking around England’s coastline. Kate Chapman caught up with her as she nears the end of her once in a lifetime solo adventure. Charity walker Beth Wickes left her home 18 months ago and since then has covered more than 3,000 miles of the English coastline Read more…

Something for everyone

The Lincolnshire village of Tattershall may be small but when it can boast its own holiday resort, an expanding farm park, a traditional castle and a military visitor centre, it is a place not to be missed, says Melanie Burton. Much has been done over the years to improve its visitor appeal and the hard Read more…

Chocolate heaven

The Homemade House offers friendly expert tuition with home cooking courses perfect for all abilities. Caroline Bingham meets baking and confectionery expert Debbie Hopkins and creates delicious sweet treats ideal for Easter. For those with a sweet tooth and a passion for chocolate, The Homemade House is an oasis of pure indulgence. From mouth-watering macarons Read more…

Field of dreams

Kate Chapman meets women’s hockey player Shona McCallin as she counts down to Olympic selection. With the start of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 less than five months away, preparations for the biggest sporting show on earth are ramping up for Lincolnshire born hockey player Shona McCallin. The 27-year-old made her debut for the national senior Read more…