January 28, 2014 10.09 am
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Lincoln’s strongest challenged for charity
Do you have what it takes?: Local fundraisers are challenged to take on Lincoln’s strongest in aid of a children’s cancer charity.
Ethan Maull was diagnosed with a rare form of Osteosarcoma at the age of 8. Ethan Maull's 'Up Yours to Cancer' Foundation raises funds for families travelling for treatment.
Local fundraisers have teamed up with Evolution Gym on Whisby Road to host a ‘Lincoln’s Strongest’ competition, in aid of a children’s bone cancer charity.
The event, which will be held on Saturday, February 8, is in aid of Ethan Maull’s ‘Up Yours to Cancer’ Foundation and money raised will help families who travel long distances to receive treatment.
Ethan Maull was diagnosed with a rare form of Osteosarcoma, a children’s bone cancer, when he was just eight-years-old.
While Ethan suffers from the side effects of chemotherapy, which began in 2013, his friends and family are continuously raising funds for patients and families who have to travel to Nottingham for treatment.
Lincoln’s Strongest Deadlift – all competitors will be weighed and put into one of three categories, heavyweight, middleweight and lightweight. There will also be a category for ladies. The heavyweight winner will receive £100.00 cash prize, £50 for the middleweight winner and £25 for the lightweight winner, as well as supplement prizes donated by Absorb Nutrition. There will be medals for first, second and third in each category. There is a £10.00 registration fee for this event.
Tyre Flipping Challenge – The winner of this event will be the person who performs the most consecutive tractor tyre flips of the day. £5.00 entry fee. Prize tbc.
Laurie Carr Deadlift Challenge – Laurie Carr, of Performance Foods and Evolution Gym, holds a record of doing 60 deadlifts of 140 kilos divided into 3 sets of 20 reps with 3-4 minutes rest between sets. People can pay £5.00 to enter this challenge and see how close they get to the record held by Laurie. Prize tbc.
Ethan Maull with charity fundraiser David Johnson at his annual Firetruck Pull.
Lincoln fundraiser David Johnson, known for his annual cancer awareness fire truck pull, became involved with the charity after loosing a close friend to bowel cancer.
“Since my friend passed, I gave my word I’d continue to raise cancer awareness”, said Mr Johnson.
“As the events continue they get bigger and better. I work for Ethan’s dad so it makes sense for me to raise money in my friends memory and help raise funds for the Ethan Maull Foundation.”
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The event at Evolution Gym is to be held from 1 pm with competitions starting at 2pm. The event is open to all and the first 50 people to register on the day will receive a printed competitor’s t-shirt for free.
A BBQ will be lit midday and refreshments will be available throughout, as well as supplements from Absorb Nutrition. There will be a £2 charge for spectators.
Prizes have been donated by local businesses, including:
2 x Meal for 2 at Ole Ole Tapas Restaurant (£60 each)
Meal for 2 & drinks at The Hilton (£100)
£70 to spend at Simpsons Spa
Convertible Audi for a weekend
Food hamper
1 year membership for Thorpe Park Lodges Fishing Lake (£100)
Free Mot/Test £54 Foster & Sims
12 Week BodyTransformation Package £250
1 hour with a PCA approved golf Instructor
1 hour Personal Training session
£50 love to shop voucher
Massage
Shellac & Nail Art voucher
Ruby Red Kids voucher
Raffle tickets are now on sale from Performance Foods on Lincoln High Street or Evolution Gym. They cost £10 per strip or £3.50 for one ticket.
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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.