Business Heroes Are Celebrated for Their Contribution to the Community by Charlotte Watson

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Business Heroes are celebrated for their contribution to the community by Charlotte watson

In June Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and TED East Lindsey launched an initiative to celebrate and recognise the unsung business heroes across Lincolnshire. Receiving an overwhelming number of nominations for businesses of all kinds across Lincolnshire that have gone that extra mile during the current crisis, the Chamber is delighted to recognise a number of those business heroes in this feature story. A stand-out business, receiving 59 individual nominations was Skegness- based gym, Phoenix Fitness. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Phoenix Fitness found new ways of adapting their offering following the Government guidance to close gyms, they took their services to the great outdoors, as well as online workouts, advice and support, not just for its members but for the wider community as well. Deserving of the recognition, a client of the gym said: “They encourage and inspire so many people in this town, they have changed the lives of so many and continue to do so. Their support for locals of the hub and for putting together an unsung hero is Sutton Pet Supplies. “Coronavirus has been a real challenge is phenomenal.” amazing team of volunteers who were Sutton Pet Supplies based in Sutton for all businesses, our location is in a tourist Our next unsung business hero is as passionate about protecting the on Sea remained open throughout area and has seen a huge downturn in Chester and George, an upcycle furniture community as I am” added Lynette. the lockdown period, doing deliveries, footfall, this however enabled us to help store in Alford, and following the As well as the Alford Hub, Lynette assisting with the local food bank many of our regular customers by offering closure of non-essential retail, the owner Pryke launched a free online newspaper, collection. an expanded delivery service to people Lynette Pryke wanted to find a way to a be-friending service and a local Owners, Malcolm and Paul are so self-isolating. keep people connected and support the prescription delivery service. pleased with their nomination said: “We “We pride ourselves on great customer vulnerable in a practical way. Recognising the part animals play are so chuffed because our customers service and really enjoy customer In the critical, most vulnerable shielding in providing comfort in times of crisis, have taken the time out to nominate us interaction and I believe this is a reason group herself, Lynnette started The Alford particularly to those shielding, our next which is really special. customers want to shop with us.” Hub, saying: “I knew that people would Our final Business Heroes recognition need support and so I couldn’t sit around in this feature is West Ashby Arms, a local and do nothing, which is why I launched pub right at the heart of the village of the Hub.” West Ashby. The Alford Hub was launched as a As Government closed pub and Covid-19 Information Group on Facebook restaurants, West Ashby Arms adapted to support each other and the local their services to offer a first-class takeaway community. and delivery service. “I put together a team of admins who A happy customer commented: “Being answered questions, this was so important a very small community the West Ashby in early days, people just didn’t know who Arms plays a huge role in supporting to turn to” explained Lynette. activities within West Ashby and since “It was our commitment to keep lockdown began the family run business people engaged, so we ensure that every have provided an excellent takeaway comment was replied to, we have had service, not just to our village, but other 27,000 comments in the 18 weeks with around 1,400 members. I am so proud Turn to Page 6

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Community Business Bransby Horses reopens to after Lincolnshire - Booming in new keeping spirits up during lockdown Heroes celebrated business and aspiring start-ups From Page 5 Lincolnshire-based equine charity, New statistics released by Begbies fledging company owners. Business is Bransby Horses, is delighted they were surrounding villages too. Traynor Group, exclusively for booming and support measures are well able to reopen their doors to the public “It has been so uplifting; it would have been a very different Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, placed to promote business continuity on 8th July. The site is still free entry and and lonely lockdown for us if this family hadn’t provided this illustrates that the number of company during the most vulnerable and volatile is currently running at reduced days and service.” incorporations in Lincolnshire was at its year for any new business. hours, open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am Charlotte Watson, Head of PR, Marketing and highest in recent years in 2019. “Covid-19 will likely take a toll until 3pm. Communications at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “It’s The data provided by Red Flag Alert on business performance in 2020; In line with the UK Government so heart warming to hear positive stories during such a terrible indicates that Lincolnshire is attracting however, it’s promising to see that 2,700 response to the coronavirus, the charity time, people, businesses and communities have really come new businesses to its coastline and new businesses have already been is asking visitors to ensure they adhere to together to help one another, adapt their business services and encouraging entrepreneurs to start incorporated in Lincolnshire to date, with social distancing regulations and plan for provide advice and support to anyone who needs it. shop in the heart of the East Midlands, two financial quarters yet to go.” their visit by visiting their website. “We are so proud of our business community, which is why more than ever, as 6,082 businesses were Bolstering its standing as an incubator As well as a newly refurbished gift shop we launched this initiative, it shines a light on those unsung incorporated in 2019. for start-ups, there are several support and donated goods shop and additional business heroes who have really kept that community spirit Lincolnshire is proving an aspirational networks and initiatives which can help picnic fields, visitors can now pre-book a alive during lockdown.” place to do business as the statistics guide businesses through their early days packed lunch or breakfast, through the Aiming to recognise all businesses that have been show a 17 per cent increase in the in Lincolnshire. new click and collect cafe service. nominated we will also be doing a feature in our September number of new businesses incorporated The Lincolnshire Business Support The site in Bransby, which welcomes edition, so check back again next month to hear more in 2019 than in 2016, translating into Network (LINBIS) offers support to thousands of visitors each year, closed to inspirational stories from businesses across our county. 400 more businesses being established businesses trading in their first year, the public on 20th March 2020. During Businesses will also be featured across the Lincolnshire last year. connecting them with professional lockdown the charity has been busy Chamber of Commerce website visit www.lincs-chamber.co.uk Gareth Rusling, partner at Begbies mentors. The Lincolnshire Chamber of keeping the hundreds of horses, ponies, updates to be read out by care employees, Traynor, Midlands, said, “It’s evident Commerce also provides access to funding donkeys and mules that live at the Bransby as well as virtual video tours as part of from the Red Flag data that Lincolnshire such as revenue and capital grants for and Barlings sites, safe and well. their Keep on Keeping on campaign, one Travel and post has great potential in maintaining high micro, small and medium businesses, in Jo Snell, CEO at Bransby Horses says: particular donkey has given and received rates of employability and attracting addition to workspace support. “We’ve been working hard to ensure that a lot of hope and joy during the nation’s office on the move LNAA’s Great Big Staycation the new hygiene and social distancing challenging period. Celebrate the British summer and don’t you recreate your favourite measures are implemented in a way that Raising spirits every day, a social donkey A popular Gainsborough travel branch take part in the Lincs & Notts Air holiday image? Tag them in will still allow our supporters to enjoy a resident named Nipper (pictured) has and busy post office are heading to new Ambulance’s Great Big Staycation your social media pics with UTC returns to full-time education fun and memorable visit to our Bransby been visiting many horse, pony, donkey destinations as they relocate to brand-new and be in with a chance of #GreatBigStaycation and they will site. We’re all very excited to see all the and mule friends and sharing his tales to sites in the town. winning a visit to their new HQ to pick a winner, who will be invited smiling faces we’ve missed for so long.” nearly 30,000 followers! Both Lincolnshire Co-op outlets will meet the crew. to the new HQ, meet the crew Bransby Horses’ teams have also been The response from their supporters be moving to Market Street, just a few As holiday plans may not be and see the #ambucopter for real. dedicated to keeping their supporters has been incredible, so much so, that the hundred metres away from their current panning out the way we’d hoped, Fundraising Director Jason entertained during lockdown. Local care Charity is now creating a set of collectible location in the Lindsey Centre, which is the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Cater said: “The impact of homes have received regular hand written postcard stories, ready for Christmas 2020. subject of a major planning application to (LNAA) has come up with a way to Covid-19 means we can’t go turn the site into a cinema and retail units. banish those holiday blues – while out to events or raise money in Lincolnshire Co-op’s Gainsborough helping to save lives. To donate some of the more traditional University of Lincoln research Travel branch was the first to relocate, £10 text STAYCATION to 70085. ways we normally would. While moving into its new home on 14th July. The Great Big Staycation is here this has been a challenging time Customers are able to make an to inspire you to make the most and we are forecasting a drop predicts digital future for law firm appointment to speak to the travel agents of your immediate surroundings. in our income, we turned our University of Lincoln Research Predicts digital projects that are truly accessible in branch or can book their perfect break Pitch a tent in the garden, take thinking to the wonderful British Digital Future for Law Firm and provide practical solutions. The input away via video call. a mini-break on the driveway summertime and what we could Students participating in the University of the students has been invaluable in Gainsborough Travel Manager Jo Sims or transform your home into a do to inspire people to take of Lincoln’s Graduate Skills Builder helping shape our vision. said: “Because we’re independent and hotel. Donate to LNAA the cost advantage of what they have on programme have recently submitted a “I was particularly impressed with aren’t tied to any single tour operator, we of a holiday treat, such as your their doorsteps. report following a market research project how the students adapted to the change have the flexibility to book from over 200 favourite cocktail, deckchair hire, “We are really looking forward to Sills & Betteridge LLP, a regional law in circumstances with the lockdown suppliers. We’re also bonded by ABTA and a bottle of sun cream or the bill to seeing your pictures and hope John Morrison, Principal of Lincoln UTC, In the Sixth Form most classes already firm. commencing during the project. The only use ATOL tour operators, so we offer for a meal. that our supporters across Lincs & has released plans to open fully to all year have fewer than twelve students, but in the The aim of the project was to help them explosion of the use of video conferencing that security too.” And while you’re at it, why Notts will get creative.” groups in September offering a return to most popular subjects of maths, science and better understand consumer experiences proves the students’ recommendation Gainsborough Post Office’s opened its full time education for all students whilst engineering classes will be split into smaller and perceptions of traditional law firms, that we should aim to provide more doors of the new branch on Market Street maintaining social distancing. groups. Key Stage 5 students will have the and respond to consumer expectations services and resources via video and video open on 22nd July. The fresh-look post The UTC benefits from fewer students same amount of contact time as usual. of such firms to deliver legal services via conference platforms. office will have four serving positions. Anglian Water helps distribute £1m funding pot and smaller class sizes than most ‘ordinary’ John Morrison, Principal of Lincoln UTC online methods. “I look forward to continuing to work There will also be a range of post office schools and therefore can achieve distancing said: “Lincoln UTC is fortunate compared The firm has engaged with the with the University as we develop our products and services available including In April, Anglian Water launched plans Anglian is working with 15 Community Eligible organisations will be able in classrooms providing the number in each to other schools, our average class size University throughout the academic year, digital strategy.” business and personal banking. to establish a new £1 million community Foundations to allocate their £1million to apply to their local Community class is kept low enough that students don’t was eighteen this year and therefore we became involved in the research following The students additionally reviewed Gainsborough Post Office manager Ben support fund to provide a cash boost Positive Difference Fund. Community Foundation for grants of up to £5,000. need to share a table. have less of a job to do in achieving social an 18 month period of experimentation the firm’s website and made Edge said: “The team are looking forward for local communities to help fight the Foundations have extensive local expertise The money will help local charitable In Key Stage 4 the UTC plans to distancing. We are also fully staffed in all with various digital solutions, including recommendations about speed and user to welcoming customers to our new outlet impacts of Coronavirus. in getting money quickly to areas where organisations deal with emerging further reduce the size of its teaching subject areas. No members of the teaching interactive driving and employment law experience, which the firm has taken as we continue to provide a valued service Over £50,000 of the cash has it is most needed and has been working issues in the community as a result of groups to ensure that social distancing staff have left this year and we made four chatbots, led by Partner and ‘Legal Tech’ forward with the development of its new for the town.” already been fast-tracked to front line tirelessly in the response to the pandemic. the continuing threat of coronavirus. can be achieved with a maximum class new appointments just before lockdown.” enthusiast Andy Kerrigan. website which launched recently. The There will be social distancing measures organisations in the immediate response Half of the fund is being made available Organisations like food banks, outreach size of twelve. Students will have five The socially distanced timetable does Andy Kerrigan commented: “There is firm is developing a digital agenda for in both branches including a limit on the to battle the pandemic. Just a matter of immediately, with the remaining half programmes and those helping the lessons a day, five days a week, which have some unavoidable compromises and a gap between the expectation of what 2020/21 which will look to build on the number of customers inside, markings on weeks later, the company has revealed released later in the year to meet most vulnerable can ask for support is broadly in line with what you would isn’t quite what we would offer students law firms might deliver digitally and the work already undertaken and will aim to the floor to encourage social distancing how the rest of the funding will be emerging needs from the fallout from the from the Positive Difference Fund via the expect from most schools under ordinary in normal times but, we believe, it will still limited services currently available. Sills & develop practical online resources for our and screens at desks and counters. distributed to those who need it most. pandemic. 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Langleys Solicitors helps provide St Barnabas ‘drive-thru’ Forrester Boyd marks exciting era Pink gin extra hospital capacity for donations a huge success with accountancy acquisition launched York St John University Thanks to the public’s generosity for their Donation Drive-Thru campaign, St Barnabas Hospice has been able to open One of the region’s largest independent to honour York St John University has purchased The university, home to around 7,000 its first few shops in Lincoln. accountancy firms, Forrester Boyd, has Peppermill Court in York, a 24-bed adult students, had planned to use the property Those who have been clearing out their acquired Hull based accountancy practice inspirational patient assessment and treatment unit, as a part of its strategic acquisition to closets and cupboards during lockdown Graybrowne. owned by the NHS, in a £3 million+ sale. develop a city-centre based campus, were invited to donate via specially The acquisition is part of Forrester “wonder of Langleys Solicitors, a leading UK law however plans have been pushed back in booked appointments at the charity’s Boyd’s growth strategy as they evolve firm with offices in Lincoln and York, the fight against Covid-19. Central Warehouse in Lincoln. from a ‘traditional’ accountancy practice acted on behalf of York St John University, St Barnabas’ Head of Retail, Caroline to a firm that delivers a holistic range of the world” performing full due diligence for the Tim Cross, managing partner at Peach, said: “We were absolutely services and provides a solid geographic Massingberd-Mundy Distillery in the acquisition, drafting all legal documents Langleys Solicitors, said: “We’re pleased delighted to see so many people taking footprint in the centre of the City of Hull Lincolnshire Wolds has launched its second including the contract, a transfer and an to have acted on behalf of York St John us up on our offer of donating safely and items to donate. from which to expand their reach further. artisan craft gin. overage and clawback agreement. University on this project, in such unusual with social distancing at our Drive-Thru. Caroline continued: “I want to take Forrester Boyd has evolved over the Marie Jeanne’s Pink Gin is a fruity and The leading law firm also handled circumstances. Thanks to all those people who donated, this opportunity to thank everyone who years maintaining a long and reputable indulgent French-style gin that pays drafting and negotiation of the lease Despite the completion of the we are now stocked with enough items to has supported our Hospice so far with history. This sees the firm celebrate its tribute to an inspirational figure from the back to the NHS from the university, after off-market sale it emerged that the begin opening our charity shops. the Donation Drive-Thru, and to our 85th anniversary, a milestone which area’s history. Marie Jeanne Rapigeon of it emerged that the additional capacity additional capacity may be required by “In one week alone, supporters brought customers who are being so patient. A marks a seamless transformation Versailles was the daughter of a French would be needed during the peak of the hospital and therefore a bespoke us more than 2,000 bags and boxes of special mention must go to our volunteers, into a forward thinking ‘one-stop- captain who became the owner of South Covid-19. agreement had to be created quickly. We items which are currently sorting through new and old, who have stepped in to help shop’ offering clients a wide range of Ormsby Estate from 1835 to 1863 and was Despite plans to develop a city centre- hope to have done a small bit in the fight for our charity shops. I am excited to see us process a huge number of donations professional services to enable and described as “a wonder of the world”. based campus and accommodation against Covid-19, and help the region how many more items come through and get them out to the shops.” support them to achieve their corporate Everatt this further growth marks an The acquisition is part of the succession Marie Jeanne’s Pink Gin has been portfolio over a number of years, the cope with the outbreak that bit better. before our drive-thru closes temporarily at St Barnabas has 26 shops across the and personal objectives. exciting milestone: “As we move more planning for Nick and Anne and now launched shortly after the distillery’s first university is to lease the property to the Long-term we also hope to see York St the end of this week.” region, since 2012, the Hospice has sold With its headquarters in Grimsby into the realms of a true business and offers them and their clients, the drink, Burrell’s Dry Gin, which is named NHS to assist with extra capacity during John University develop its city centre St Barnabas has also asked those around 750,000 items with a turnover of and sister offices in Scunthorpe, Louth, financial partner with our clients through additional support from Forrester Boyd’s after her husband, Charles Burrell the pandemic, to safeguard against the portfolio and attract a new generation of sorting donations to consider quality over more than £16,000,000 for its essential Skegness, Beverley and now Hull, the the delivery of not only accountancy and extensive expertise. With a workforce Massingberd. Both gins are produced at risk of hospital capacity shortages. students and graduates to the area.” quantity and to be mindful when selecting end of life care and associated services. independent firm is amongst the most tax services but corporate finance and now in excess of 170 staff, clients can Massingberd-Mundy Distillery at South well-known across the Humber and wealth management, we are excited to be benefit from the depth of knowledge and Ormsby Estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds by Lincolnshire region. able to offer these value added services to specialist expertise that Forrester Boyd Master Distiller, Tristan Jørgensen. Lincolnshire Show Online goes global For Chairman and Partner David our new clients.” brings with it. From Australia to America, viewers Banks Long & Co team celebrates contract win from across the world came together virtually to be part of the first ever Chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co’s Lincolnshire Show Online, which took professional property management place on 24 June. team is celebrating winning a prestigious Held on an online platform, the tender. The busy department has been virtual show has quickly become awarded a contract to manage North one of the most successful online Kesteven District Council’s commercial agricultural shows to date, with more property portfolio. than 60,000 page views recorded Excitingly, it will include a new Tristan said: “It’s been a great month throughout the day. development known as Discovery Court, for us; we started Massingberd-Mundy The action-packed day, which will off Whisby Road. It will comprise 15 units Distillery a year ago and we’ve been still be available to watch online, was specifically tailored to appeal to new and working on these ever since. This has filled with virtual entertainment, growing businesses. always been a dream of mine and it online networking, live music, cookery Banks Long & Co Associate Director was fantastic to launch our first drink a demonstrations, entertainment from Sarah Pettefar said: “We believe our few weeks ago. The response has been the Red Arrows, RAF Falcons and success reflects the quality of the service amazing and now, we’re following it up Broke FMX, as well as a mixture of which we provide to our existing clients with a gin that’s completely different but exhibitors, across the food and drink, and the property management expertise just as smooth, sophisticated and delicious. arts and crafts, education, agricultural we can offer to North Kesteven District I think gin-connoisseurs and casual drinkers and retail sectors. Council.” will love them both.” The event, which has historically The contract covers the Council’s Massingberd-Mundy Distillery is one of taken place at the Lincolnshire commercial sites across the North Kesteven the latest businesses to be established at Showground for 60 years, is one of District and includes properties in Sleaford, South Ormsby Estate as part of an ongoing the county’s flagship events, but this Metheringham, North Hykeham and project to support the local area. It is run by year the traditional show was forced Bracebridge Heath. Banks Long & Co Associate Director Sarah NKDC leader Councillor Richard Wright Tristan Jørgensen who began his career as to cancel due to Covid-19. It will involve the collection of rent, Pettefar a mash and stillman at Laphroaig Distillery Jayne Southall, CEO of managing service charges, dealing with before producing drinks for several leading the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society at alive – and the Lincolnshire Show Online events, to coincide with any held at Society, a registered charity whose aims occupiers’ queries and managing the yearly rental income collected by more package of support for the local economy. craft distilleries across the UK. the Lincolnshire Showground, said: did exactly that.” the Showground or to support other are to educate about food, farming Council’s commercial property portfolio. than £3 million. “If there is a supply of suitable and Maries Jeanne’s Pink Gin and Burrell’s “When we made the decision to “We partnered with TRS event venues and charities that, like and the countryside, is designed to suit Banks Long & Co Director William Wall North Kesteven District Council Leader well-managed premises for businesses to Dry Gin are now available from the cancel the traditional show this year, Design, CityX and Cartwright us, have been affected by the recent all ages and tastes and recognises the said: “We are very proud of our Property Councillor Richard Wright said: “High start up and grow into, then new jobs are South Ormsby Estate website at www. we were absolutely devastated, but Communications to create the events.” best of rural Lincolnshire with an Management department, which has quality commercial property is key to created and North Kesteven flourishes. southormsbyestate.co.uk. It’s hoped that we tried to be positive and quickly Lincolnshire Show Online platform, The Lincolnshire Show, organised eclectic mix of entertainment, food, been enjoying significant growth over the growth of our District, and so we’ve “We are delighted to award this the gins will also be available from bars, thought of ways to keep the Show which we can use again for other online by the Lincolnshire Agricultural shopping and agriculture. recent months. The team has taken over worked hard over the years to create prestigious contract to Banks Long & Co restaurants and other retailers soon. 41 new commercial sites and increased the space for businesses as part of our overall and look forward to working with them.” www.lincs-chamber.co.uk @Lincscham www.lincs-chamber.co.uk @Lincscham 16288 Chamber matters Chamber matters 29179

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Understanding Freight Charges and How to Negotiate Them 19th August 10.00am – 12.00pm Member Price £120.00 incl VAT Free car parking in Boston after alliance vote Non-Member £150.00 incl VAT Zoom Parking has been free of charge for alliance was voted through,” Cllr Welton promise to make the car parking free, and shoppers in all Boston Borough Council said. I am delighted that we can support our ChamberConnect: Communicate owned car parks. This does not include “This move will support the economy local economy in this way. Successfully at an International Pump Square, Market Place, South Square, and the town centre as we begin to “We hope this will encourage Level Station Approach and Wide Bargate. recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and everybody, give businesses the much 24th August 10.00am – 11.00am The announcement, from Deputy move back to business as usual. needed support our beautiful town needs Free Leader Councillor Nigel Welton, comes “Council car parks will be free of charge and help in boosting our local businesses Zoom in the wake of a recent vote to form a until further notice.” back to economic success. We look strategic alliance with East Lindsey District Cllr Chelcei Sharman, portfolio holder forward to seeing the heart of Boston Council. for town centre services, welcomed the recover from this pandemic and we thank “We are delivering on our promise to decision with delight. everyone for their cooperation during temporary remove parking charges if the “We have moved quickly in fulfilling our these times.” Vitals for Work is now under way on new skate park Veterans Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire are After an eight-week delay due to completed in March. Activity Officer at Boston Borough delivering “Vitals” wellbeing packs to Covid-19 Boston’s new skate park is The Skate Park after months of Council said: “To work with the young veterans in need of support across Lincoln finally under way. consultation was designed by young people of the community and achieve and South Lincolnshire. This is the start of phase two of the people in the community who spent a design which includes many features The packs will contain items such as, development in Central Park the first time with Maverick Industries until a requested by them was a great tea, coffee, soap, toilet roll, forget me not being a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) final decision was agreed. opportunity for everyone to “have their seeds, a notebook, book/puzzle book, and table tennis tables which were Frances Taylor, Play and Physical say” in what they wanted in the skate tinned peaches, custard, jam, cornflakes, park. The design includes 22 different biscuits, a health and wellbeing guide and features that will give users a wide supportive literature. variety of challenges and excitement.” They are also looking for support in She continued to say “Central Park donations to make the packs even better will be a fantastic space once this is value for each veteran. completed in approximately eight weeks Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire and will bring a new and fun experience have committed to delivering 1800 packs to Boston. to Veterans between now and November, “When the skate park is completed free of charge. an open event will be organised where They are taking referrals via the website some experienced skaters will come and are interested in learning about any along and show their skills, the event Veterans groups that may be local to you will also include the opening of the where we can drop packs also. MUGA and table tennis tables which Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire are was scheduled to take place during the also looking for volunteers that would like Easter holidays but had to be cancelled to register to deliver a pack in their local due to Covid-19.” area. Go to www.ageuk.org.uk www.lincs-chamber.co.uk @Lincscham