Farming in Lincolnshire, 3000BC to 2000 AD 2004: A Celebration of Lincolnshire's Agricultural Heritage for Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days
Archaeology in Europe (Free subscription) | yesterday
Ancient ruins in Lincolnshire are to be uncovered as part of a plan to map out the history of a former abbey. A team of archaeologists are currently at Bardney Abbey where they are carrying out trial excavations on the site, which dates back to 7th century. Work on the Benedictine abbey, near the banks of the River Witham, is being carried out on behalf of The Jews' Court Trust. The aim is to find...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rather than worrying about the costs of redecorating his new apartment, surely new Speaker Bercow would be better occupied by establishing a Speaker's commission to examine the protocols involved if the next general election results in a hung parliament ( Clegg dents Labour hopes of Lib-Lab pact , 23 November). The existing arrangement between monarch and prime minister is unlikely to withstand the...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Okay the last Sams beer of the night. After the tastebuds being overwhelmed with the stouts earlier have decided that something different can only bring them back. Step forward Sam Smith's Organic Cherry Beer at 5.1% ABV and available in a 330 ml bottle. Brewed at Sam's other brewery, the Melbourne Brothers brewery in Stamford, Lincolnshire and blended and bottled at the Old Brewery in Tadcaster, this...
Giles McNeill (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Update to Investigations Stall at West Lindsey as Liberal Democrat 'Fudge' Prevails , Liberal Democrats Frustrate Investigations at West Lindsey and Fraud Inquiry at West Lindsey . . The Lincolnshire Echo is today reporting that it could be the middle of next year before a successor is appointed to replace West Lindsey District Council's chief executive. Athough it was confirmed during last week that...
fotoGeek (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
For hundreds of years at the same time every year, the villagers of Oasby in Lincolnshire meet to celebrate a tragic event. Many years ago, it was fashionable for the gentry to own exotic animals. One family in particular owned a baboon which killed a baby. Villagers gather outside the Houblon Inn and march around the village making as much noise as possible to scare the baboon out of hiding (actually,...
Ancient Digger (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
England never falls short of historic churches and sites to visit along the country side, and Crowland Abbey does not disappoint. This Church of England was founded around the 8th century in Lincolnshire and it was dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin, Saint Bartholomew and Saint Guthlac. Crowland is best known for the Croyland Chronicles which was written in the Benedictine Abbey at Crowland, with the...
Giles McNeill (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Update to Liberal Democrats Frustrate Investigations at West Lindsey and Fraud Inquiry at West Lindsey . Responding to inferences in the Lincolnshire Echo by the Liberal Democrat Leader, Cllr. Reg Shore (Stow Ward), together with comments made at last night's extraordinary meeting by his colleague, Cllr. Malcolm Leaning (Nettleham Ward), Cllr. Bernard Theobald, Leader of West Lindsey District Council,...
Jewellery By Shalini (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
We have two wonderful Wood Turners attending the Stamford Hand-Made Christmas Market on 6th December 2009 - Barry Windsor and Mike Dewsbury. Both Barry and Mike will be displaying a range of exclusive wood turned items created within Lincolnshire. Each piece is unique and totally hand crafted which is what makes it so special. I purchased a really well-made Charm Stand from Barry Windsor at the last...
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX) today announced that Phillip B. Donenberg, its CFO, will present an overview of the company and its recently completed acquisition of Cell Genesys, as well as give a LibiGel® (testosterone gel) update at the Lazard Capital Markets 6th Annual Healthcare Conference today, Tuesday November 17, 2009 at the St. Regis...
nb_Abigail_Jenna (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
After a trip to the Co-op to stock up on cat food and bad habit materials it was time to set off from one of my favourite moorings - Saxilby. Having passed Drinsey Nook and rounded the corner one is then faced with the problem of The Foss Dyke. The long straights. On the far horizon there is only a kink in the canal and then another long straight. Drinsey Nook by the way gets its name thus. Drin-sey...
ON THE ROAD 2009-2010 (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
BSP Crawley Town v Mansfield UniBond Premier Division Hucknall v FC United of Manchester Worksop v Bradford PA. UniBond Div 1 South Cammell Laird v Belper Town, Carlton Town v Willenhall, Glapwell v Brigg Town, FA Vase Barwell v Long Eaton United, Dunkirk v Lincoln Moorlands Railway, Westfields v Rainworth Miners Welfare, Biddolph Victoria v Gedling Town, Gresley FC v Ollerton Town. NCEL Premier Division...
Good King Hal (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
Good King Hal and Anne of Cleeves being attacked by a large red Triffid, yesterday, about tea time. The idyll couldn't last. A nice couple of days in Essex soon turned into something a lot worse as I came down with a horrendous cold. I kept most of it at bay with frequent doses of Lemsip - tastes disgusting but it does the trick. On the Tuesday morning I had to get up at the crack of dawn and head...
SOCIALIZED MEDICINE (Free subscription) | 12/11/2009
British veteran dies after NHS doctors fail to spot broken neck and send him home with painkillers This case should have been highly manageable A Royal Air Force war veteran was sent home from hospital after doctors failed to diagnose his neck was broken. Hugh Jackson, 87, tripped over while picking up litter in his garden and fell head-first into an apple tree before knocking himself unconscious in...
Travel Registered Nurse (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
we are a small nursing home, usually 20 residents attend an event. dont want anything too loud, would like activities to include residents. singing songs from 40s/50s and 60s as theses are of the age group to remember such songs. must be able to interact with the elderly, not just sing at them! Technorati Tags: 40s 50s, [...]
Holiday Parks UK (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Lincolnshire has a great deal to offer the holiday maker and Louth is ideally placed for people to explore the natural beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds and also enjoy the natural and beautiful coastline. The Log Cabins in Louth are a great place to make as your base for a holiday or short break and being deep in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds you will enjoy a peaceful and restful holiday. There...
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