Two Tesco stores in Lincoln and the Alzheimer’s Society are asking for local people to step forward to help them raise a large sum of money in two days.
Tesco Wragby Road and Canwick Road will be hosting the Alzheimer’s Society BIG Collection next month, where the charity aims to raise £350,000.
The charity needs 12 volunteers plus a team leader per day across 12 Tesco stores in the county to help raise the sum in just two days.
In Lincolnshire, there are currently 10,500 people living with dementia, and the number is rising.
Tesco made the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Scotland its Charity of the Year 2011, hence why it is supporting the project.
A number of celebrities have also appeared in a video backing the campaign, such as Shaun Williamson, Bernie Nolan, and John Altman.
Alzheimer’s Society supporter Robbie Savage said: “This year 100,000 more people will develop dementia.
“Having played in the biggest league in the world, I’ve faced a lot of challenges on the pitch, but watching my father and my hero diagnosed with dementia has been the biggest challenge of my life.
“I know how devastating it can be on the person with the condition as well as their loved ones – and how important it is to know that support is out there when you need it.”
Alzheimer’s Society’s Chief Executive Jeremy Hughes said: “Every little helps and donating just three hours of your spare time during the bank holiday weekend will make a huge difference to people living with dementia.
“It’s an enormous challenge to raise £350,000 in just two days – but we know we can do it with your help.
“I’ll be encouraging Tesco customers to give generously at my local Tesco store during the BIG collection and I hope you will be too.”
The money raised will help fund new research, send dementia support professionals to more sufferers and raise awareness of the condition, encouraging people to see their GP.
If you are interested in helping for a few hours in one of the Lincoln stores on May 27 or 28, visit the Alzheimer’s website.
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From 4am on Tuesday, December 7, anyone wishing to travel to the UK must show proof of a negative PCR or LFD pre-departure test, taken no earlier than 48 hours before departure. This applies to vaccinated passengers and children aged 12 and above.
Nigeria will slo be added to the travel red list from 4am Monday, December 6, following 21 cases of Omicron reported in England which are linked to travel from this country, with 134 UK cases now reported in total.
New Government analysis indicates the window between infection and infectiousness may be shorter for the Omicron COVID variant, which increases the efficacy of pre-departure testing as it is more likely to identify positive cases before travel.
Airlines will be required to check for pre-departure tests alongside completed Passenger Locator Form, and passengers will not be allowed to board a flight without providing evidence of a negative test result.
Given the reduced incubation period of the Omicron variant, passengers are advised to take the pre-departure test as close as possible to their scheduled departure to the UK and no earlier than 48 hours before travelling.
The Government said these additional measures are vital to delay the import of additional cases and slow the rise in cases within the UK.
All temporary measures will be reviewed after three weeks to ensure that they remain necessary and proportionate, and this will take place on December 20.
Animal Protection Services is offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of people involved in badger baiting following an incident in Lincolnshire.
A badger was rescued by Lincolnshire Badger Group from a warehouse in Market Rasen, which had suffered injuries that were consistent with badger baiting.
Badger baiting is a form of blood sport that involves a dog being forced to fight with a badger.
Unfortunately, due the serious injuries sustained, the vet was forced to euthanise the badger.
Jacob Lloyd, a trustee of Animal Protection Services, said: “Badger baiting is a horrific cruel blood sport that affects the welfare of dogs and badgers.
“These wild animals will suffer immensely in the moments’ leading up to their deaths.
“This is a despicable crime that was made illegal in 1835. Despite it being illegal, we are hearing of more badger baiting cases than ever before.”
“We are offering a reward of up to £1,000 for information leading to a conviction of badger baiting.
“All of the information that is provided to us will be treated in the strictest confidence and any source may wish to remain anonymous.”
Anyone with information should call Animal Protection Services on 020 4534 2786 or send information by email to [email protected].
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