It’s that time of year again where the BBC hosts a special event to raise funds for its UK corporate charity, Children in Need — so why not have some fun by helping with a fundraising event in Lincoln?
The Children in Need vision is that every child in the UK had a childhood that is safe, happy and secure, and allows them to reach their potential.
The official BBC Children in Need appeal date is Friday November 15, where people from all over the country will be raising money and donating to the cause.
As fundraisers in Lincoln start the polka dots rolling, The Lincolnite takes a look at community efforts across the city.
Lincoln residents will join Pudsey at the BT Call Centre on Rope Walk to take donations over the phone.
The team from Lincoln Honda are planning to come to work in onesies, take part in a raffle, and watch one manager shave his head.
Russel Payne & Co Chartered Accountants are ditching their suits in favour of PJs and onesies on Friday, and will be posting photos on their Facebook page.
Lincoln’s own real American smokehouse Ribs ‘n’ Bibs are hosting a 50% charity day on November 15, where half of the day’s takings will be donated to Children in Need. The Ribs ‘n’ Bibs team plan to raise in excess of £1,500 on the day, and will be posting photos and updates on Facebook and Twitter.
Students from the University of Lincoln Islamic Society will be accompanying the pupils from the Old Station Nursery at the Marina, who will be hosting a street collection between 9am and 11am. Costumed characters will encourage pedestrians to donate in return for a photograph.
The team at Shoe Zone on Lincoln High Street having been dressing up throughout the week, and plan for more fancy dress and cake selling on Friday.
Lincoln DFS branch are also doing their bit for the charity. Pledging £1 million to this year’s appeal, DFS are offering limited edition pillows which are for sale in the Lincoln store.
The cushions cost £10, with every penny of the £4 profit going to BBC Children in Need.
St Faith & St Martin’s Junior School, St Johns Academy and Bishop King Primary School are wearing PJs for the day.
Children from Reepham CE Primary will be wearing clothes with spots on and selling Pudsey wristbands.
Holt Primary School, Skellingthorpe, are wearing spots and selling cakes.
Childcare students at Lincoln College are studying in their PJs for the day and selling cakes.
4Children Nursery in Waddington, are getting ready to dress up as their favourite superheroes.
It’s wear your PJs to work day across Lincolnshire YMCA and Showroom.
At the University of Lincoln, the Finance Department are hosting an all you can eat Italian buffet.
14-year-old Keavie-Jaye from Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School is gearing up for a ‘close-shave’ on November 15. Keavie-Jaye will be shaving off her 7-inch ponytail in front of friends, family and teachers in order to raise money for Children in Need.
In addition to her target of raising £350.00 for the BBC’s charity, she will also be donating her golden locks to Little Princess Trust.
You can follow Keavie-Jaye in the lead-up to the big shave in her facebook page. For more details, or to donate, visit the JustGiving page.
Keavie-Jaye is getting ready to lose the locks for BBC Children in Need.
Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School students will also be doing a giant Harlem Shake in the Sports Hall after school to help raise money.
Four male members of staff from Integrity Software (i-Salon) in Lincoln are having their legs waxed for Children In Need.
So far, the team have raised £200 for Children In Need, and residents can also donate to their cause via a Just Giving page.
Adam Higgins, Adam Whittington, Doug Frost, Kyle Steele and Matt Smith
The Lincolnite will be following all the Children in Need action on Friday. Follow the liveblog on the day for Lincoln photos and updates, and keep us updated with what you or your office is up to by messaging [email protected]
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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