Lincoln Olympic torch relay route and party confirmed
Torch relay: Lincoln Olympic torch relay route for June 27 and 28 has been confirmed, as well as the date to get tickets for the celebrations in the city.
The Olympic torch relay route through Lincoln on June 27 and June 28 has been announced, along with the date on which people can get free tickets for the overnight celebrations planned at Yarborough Sports Ground.
The Lincoln olympic torch Relay will begin on South Park Road at 5pm, weave its way across the city, past the Brayford Pool, up the High Street and past the cathedral’s east side, before heading to the relay party.
Tickets for the celebrations at Yarborough Sports Ground on June 27, featuring local dance and music, will be available for free from the Lincoln Drill Hall box office from Thursday, May 10.
Food will be available to buy on site at the evening celebration, as well as merchandise for the event. Full price lists for food and merchandise will be provided closer to the time.
Gates will open for the evening celebration at 4pm with live entertainment from 5pm. The celebrations will come to a close at 7.30pm.
The Torch will leave Lincoln Cathedral on June 28, heading through Lincoln Castle, where a special picnic and activity morning will be held for selected school children, before leaving the city past the Grandstand on its way to Nottingham.
Due to traffic restrictions and expected crowds, it is recommended to arrive at your chosen spot at around 4pm, approximately one hour before the torch relay begins, regardless of your location on the route.
The streets along the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay can also be viewed in full online, with street-by-street details and proposed start times for when the Olympic torch will travel through Lincoln.
Those living in and around Lincoln can find out when it will be travelling along their nearest high street, near their home or past their local shop and recommended viewing places on the City Council’s website.
Proud to host torch relay party
The City of Lincoln Council is working with LOCOG and the three presenting partners of the relay, Coca Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung, to host the June 27 free, family-friendly evening event to celebrate the Olympic flame.
City Councillor Donald Nannestad said: “We’re incredibly proud to host a part of the Olympic torch relay and think that Lincoln is a fantastic setting to get involved with the celebrations.
“I hope that people who live and work in and around the city will get the chance to see the Olympic flame and witness the spectacle of the Olympic torch relay.
“The confirmation of the route really brings the celebration to life and will allow people to plan how they can get involved, by picking their spot on the street to cheer the relay on or by deciding to attend the evening celebration,” he added.
Janet Inman, Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Sports Partnership, said: “The announcement today is fantastic for people in Lincoln, and throughout Lincolnshire.
“We are incredibly proud that Lincolnshire can play its part in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and look forward to seeing the Olympic torch on its journey around our county.”
Will Mason from Lincoln Castle said: “We’re really excited about the Olympic torch coming to Lincoln. And where better to celebrate than in the historic heart of the city?
“At Lincoln Castle, we’re putting on a special breakfast and activities for pupils from selected local schools. They’ll be waving off the torch as it makes its way through the grounds before heading out of the city. We can’t wait.”
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Multiple fire crews have rushed out to tackle a blaze at what is believed to be a nut factory in Heckington on Thursday morning.
Ten crews attended the commercial building on Station Road when it caught fire at around 11.30am on Thursday.
Everyone who was in the building has been accounted for by firefighters, and those living in surrounding areas are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed for the time being.
The flames have gone through the roof of the building. | Photo: Shane Smith
The flames have gone through the roof of the steel-framed building, and crews from Sleaford, Donington, Kirton, Brant Broughton, Spalding, Lincoln South, Bourne, and Woodhall Spa were in attendance.
Firefighters are working to put out the blaze. | Photo: Shane Smith
As well as this, a water carrier from Holbeach was deployed, an aerial ladder platform from Boston and a command support unit from Market Rasen were also at the site.
Fire crews are still at the scene and this is an ongoing story that we will update when new information becomes available.
A man with ambitions of getting into the armed forces will march for 48 hours straight, between Scunthorpe and Lincoln, in memory of two people important to him who sadly died of brain cancer.
David Cadeireiro moved from Portugal to England in 2014 and lived in Scunthorpe for six years with his girlfriend Bethany Kipling. The couple then moved to Selby in January this year.
The 24-year-old is in training for his fundraiser challenge, where he hopes to raise over £500 for the Brain Tumour Research charity – make a donation here.
David Cadeireiro has been training for his charity challenge with support from his girlfriend Bethany Kipling.
He will march between Scunthorpe and Lincoln as many times as he can in 48 hours, starting at 8am on April 3 and finishing at the same time on April 5.
He will start his route at North Lindsey College, where he studied Uniform Services and completed his course two years ago. The route will end at Lincoln Cathedral and he will be carrying a charity bucket for anyone who wishes to donate.
Depending on the coronavirus restrictions at the time, family and friends will meet David at the finish line. During his route, his girlfriend Bethany will travel in the car and be on hand to give him food and water when needed.
David, who works delivering for Furniture Village, told The Lincolnite that he will be marching a distance of around 30 miles each way and has created a Facebook event page where people can follow his progress.
The cause he is marching for is very personal to David after sadly losing two people to cancer.
David’s former tutor Steve Jackson (left) and his cousin João Pedro Renders (right) both sadly died of cancer.
His former tutor at North Lindsey College in Scunthorpe, Steve Jackson, died of pancreatic cancer on March 19, 2018.
Last year on October 12, he lost his cousin João Pedro Rendas to brain cancer.
In tribute to the two men, he said: “He (Steve Jackson) was a dedicated tutor that was always happy to help any student with any problem.
“João was a person brimming with happiness, positivity and friendliness. He was the happiest when surrounded by family.
“He loved bikes and the beach and never refused to cook for his friends. A cousin that will leave a gap in everyone’s lives.”
David Cadeireiro, pictured with his girlfriend Bethany Kipling, will march for 48 hours straight, between Scunthorpe and Lincoln.
The reason for choosing marching as the challenge is to incorporate some military fitness as David has been trying to get in the armed forces for the last four years. He is also currently in the process of applying for citizenship.
David added: “I like to go on a jog sometimes, but before lockdown I used to enjoy hikes in the Peak District too. I’ve been doing longer walks recently of around eight miles in preparation for the challenge.
“I am a bit nervous, because 48 hours is a long time, but as long as I keep myself focused I know I can do it.
“The charity and the thought of raising money for them will keep me going. What I will be going through is nothing compared to what the people suffering from brain cancer are.”
David has also been contacted by the Brain Tumour Research charity who will help share his story and are providing t-shirts for him and Bethany to wear during the challenge.
The body of a missing man from Grimsby was found after an incident on Wednesday, but his death is not being treated as suspicious, police said.
Humberside Police issued a missing person’s appeal for 51-year-old Robert Allison earlier this week, who was last seen on Torrington Street at around 5.25pm on Tuesday, March 2.
The force said on Thursday, March 4: “Thank you to those who shared our missing persons appeal in relation to Robert Allison.
“Sadly, following an incident yesterday (Wednesday), a man was found deceased and identified as 51-year-old Grimsby man Robert Allison.
“We can confirm his death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will now be prepared for the coroner.”
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