Friday 28 December 2012
Thursday 27 December 2012
Heads and feet of two swans found on West Common in Lincoln
Heads and feet of two swans found on West Common in Lincoln | This is Lincolnshire
I'm not a vegetarian, but I could not eat a bird or animal that I would "talk" to.
I'm not a vegetarian, but I could not eat a bird or animal that I would "talk" to.
Lincolnshire author launches new book - ‘Lincolnshire Lads on the Veldt’ by Alan Stennett
Lincolnshire author launches new book - Arts & Leisure - Sleaford Standard
‘Lincolnshire Lads on the Veldt’ by Alan Stennett is £11.99 from local bookshops or from Alan, plus £1.50 p&p, at Woodhall Junction, Kirkstead Bridge, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QX.
‘Lincolnshire Lads on the Veldt’ by Alan Stennett is £11.99 from local bookshops or from Alan, plus £1.50 p&p, at Woodhall Junction, Kirkstead Bridge, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QX.
Monday 17 December 2012
Saturday 1 December 2012
Saturday 3 November 2012
Thursday 1 November 2012
Tuesday 30 October 2012
Lincolnshire's other Poet Laureate - Laurence Eusden (1688-1730)
Laurence Eusden was born in Yorkshire in 1688. He became Poet Laureate in 1718. Laurence Eusden was ordained as deacon in 1724, and as priest in 1729 and became rector of Coningsby, Lincolnshire, where he died on 27 September 1730.
Laurence Eusden (Wikipedia)
An extract from "The Origins of the Knights of the Bath":
Laurence Eusden (Wikipedia)
An extract from "The Origins of the Knights of the Bath":
Hail glorious Off-spring of a glorious Race!
Britannia's other Hope, and blooming Grace!
Thou smil'st already on the burnish'd Shield,
And thy weak Hand the little Sword can wield:
Already, clad in Arms, Thou mov'st along,
The Love, and Wonder of each ravish'd Throng!
A-while vouchsafe, young Hero, to retire
'Mid Streams, and Grottos, and th'Aonian Choir:
Apollo, God of Fore-sight, who with Ease
Thy distant, ripen'd Years, as present, sees,
Bids all the Muses Thee receive with Pride,
To all the Muses by all Arts ally'd.
Britannia's other Hope, and blooming Grace!
Thou smil'st already on the burnish'd Shield,
And thy weak Hand the little Sword can wield:
Already, clad in Arms, Thou mov'st along,
The Love, and Wonder of each ravish'd Throng!
A-while vouchsafe, young Hero, to retire
'Mid Streams, and Grottos, and th'Aonian Choir:
Apollo, God of Fore-sight, who with Ease
Thy distant, ripen'd Years, as present, sees,
Bids all the Muses Thee receive with Pride,
To all the Muses by all Arts ally'd.
Monday 29 October 2012
Newmarket sausages win EU award
Newmarket sausages win EU award | Travel | The Guardian
So the Newmarket sausage (which I for one had never heard of before) now has protected geographical indication (PGI) status. And the Lincolnshire sausage doesn't.
"But not all British bangers have enjoyed such success. An application to give the Lincolnshire sausage special protection was turned down by the government earlier this year because there were already "too many variations" across the UK.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs found there was no enduring link between the product and the county, stating that they had been made elsewhere for more than 20 years. An appeal failed last month."
So the Newmarket sausage (which I for one had never heard of before) now has protected geographical indication (PGI) status. And the Lincolnshire sausage doesn't.
"But not all British bangers have enjoyed such success. An application to give the Lincolnshire sausage special protection was turned down by the government earlier this year because there were already "too many variations" across the UK.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs found there was no enduring link between the product and the county, stating that they had been made elsewhere for more than 20 years. An appeal failed last month."
Thursday 18 October 2012
Tuesday 16 October 2012
Monday 15 October 2012
Saturday 13 October 2012
Tuesday 2 October 2012
Witham-on-the-Hill author releases first novel as a free download - Local - Bourne Local
Witham-on-the-Hill author releases first novel as a free download - Local - Bourne Local
"AN AUTHOR is celebrating the sixth anniversary of completing his first novel by giving away a downloaded version of his book for free.
Fantasy author Taff Lovesey, of Witham-on-the-Hill, has arranged for his novel The Spider Gem to be available as a free download on Amazon from October 10 to 14. [2012[
To download the book type in his name at www.amazon.co.uk"
Monday 1 October 2012
Lincolnshire Day - October 1
Today (October 1st) is Lincolnshire Day. Lincolnshire Day marks the anniversary of the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536, which began after evensong in St James' Church Louth, a Catholic revolt against the establishment of the Church of England by Henry VIII.
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-Day-chance-celebrate-great-county/story-16990128-detail/story.html
http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/Lincolnshire-Day-chance-celebrate-great-county/story-16990128-detail/story.html
Saturday 29 September 2012
Monday 17 September 2012
Saturday 15 September 2012
Monday 10 September 2012
Saturday 8 September 2012
Sunday 2 September 2012
Saturday 18 August 2012
Meet Dudley the Donkey in Cleethorpes | Cleethorpes People
Meet Dudley the Donkey in Cleethorpes | Cleethorpes People
Dudley the Donkey, new new donkey statue in Cleethorpes, is now on Facebook.
Dudley the Donkey, new new donkey statue in Cleethorpes, is now on Facebook.
Saturday 11 August 2012
Thursday 2 August 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
Monday 23 July 2012
ekathimerini.com | Bolt to star in update to ancient Greek Olympic ode
ekathimerini.com | Bolt to star in update to ancient Greek Olympic ode
Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson
"who will read out the ode at Monday's opening gala for the International Olympic Committee, said he was looking forward to demonstrating his command of ancient Greek before IOC and delivering a second reading in English.
"I shall try to resist the temptation to regale the attendees a further time in Latin, though I cannot make any promises," he said.
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Vlasia: Cool, peaceful mountain escape
ekathimerini.com | Vlasia: Cool, peaceful mountain escape
Just reading this article makes me wish I was in Greece ..................................
Just reading this article makes me wish I was in Greece ..................................
Saturday 7 July 2012
Thursday 19 April 2012
Saturday 17 March 2012
Monday 5 March 2012
Classic steam engine extends its stay in Cleethorpes after piston breaks
http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/Classic-steam-engine-extends-stay-Cleethorpes/story-15400598-detail/story.html
Even the best made of machines break down at times!
Even the best made of machines break down at times!
Monday 6 February 2012
The Grimsby & Cleethorpes History Club
The Grimsby & Cleethorpes History Club
There are 1000s of interesting photos here - I just wish my internet connection was faster!
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Magic of the morris men
Magic of the morris men
http://www.cleethorpespeople.co.uk/Magic-morris-men/story-14370145-detail/story.html
I must try and catch up with some of this next year. I last saw Morris Men in Cleethorpes outside the lakeside Station of the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway.
And the only time I've been to the Beacon Hill allotments was to an open day at the Observatory.
http://www.cleethorpespeople.co.uk/Magic-morris-men/story-14370145-detail/story.html
I must try and catch up with some of this next year. I last saw Morris Men in Cleethorpes outside the lakeside Station of the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway.
And the only time I've been to the Beacon Hill allotments was to an open day at the Observatory.
Sunday 8 January 2012
Currys and Louth Cycle Company
http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/local/first_ever_currys_store_closes_down_1_1006650
Currys started in the Louth in 1904 as a cycle shop called Louth Cycle Company. The original shop was at 106 Eastgate, Louth. There is a plaque in the wall outside the shop that shows the address as 102 1/2 Eastgate.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52802925@N02/6658306273/
Currys started in the Louth in 1904 as a cycle shop called Louth Cycle Company. The original shop was at 106 Eastgate, Louth. There is a plaque in the wall outside the shop that shows the address as 102 1/2 Eastgate.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52802925@N02/6658306273/
Thursday 5 January 2012
Story of Lincolnshire's WWII Land Girl told in new film
Story of Lincolnshire's WWII Land Girl told in new film
I'll watch out for the film, "By the Winter Sea".
I'll watch out for the film, "By the Winter Sea".
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