Fundraising pages set up in memory of a Lincolnshire mum and daughter who were tragically shot dead in Spalding have topped £4,000. Charlotte and Claire Hart died after being shot by father and husband Lance Hart in a swimming pool car park in Spalding on Tuesday, July 19. Lance was also killed when he then turned the…
Fundraising pages set up in memory of a Lincolnshire mum and daughter who were tragically shot dead in Spalding have topped £4,000.
Charlotte and Claire Hart died after being shot by father and husband Lance Hart in a swimming pool car park in Spalding on Tuesday, July 19.
Lance was also killed when he then turned the gun on himself.
Claire, 50, was well known in the community and had worked in a Morrisons supermarket. 19-year-old Charlotte was a midwifery student.
Their funeral was held in the town in August.
Three members of the Hart family were shot dead in Spalding. Pictured: Charlotte and her mother Claire.
Brothers Luke, 26 and Ryan Hart, 25 created a website in memory of their mum and sister and aim to raise money for Wood Green animal charity, which was close to their hearts.
They also used the site to share cherished memories, photos and videos of their sister and mother.
The brothers said: “Charlotte and mum were both animal lovers and supported the Wood Green Animal Shelter.”
The site has raised over £2,400, and donations can still be made via the link on the site here.
Family friend Kate Haynes also set up a JustGiving donations page in memory of Charlotte and Clare, which has raised almost £2,000 towards the expenses of the funeral.
Mother and daughter Claire Hart, 50, and Charlotte Hart, 19. Photo: Memorial website
She said: “Hatt Close, Moulton and Spalding became the centre of attention due to the tragic deaths of Claire and Charlotte Hart. Two ladies, both as beautiful as each other, mother and daughter – mum and sister to Luke and Ryan.
“Our two families have been close friends for many many years. We have shared days at the beach, seen in many New Year together, celebrated birthdays, enjoyed summer BBQs and bonfire nights’ all the normal things that friends do.
“My children have grown up with Luke, Ryan and Charlotte. Claire and I have shared many tears of joy and tears of sorrow. We have shared life.
“Now all we can do is try and help the boys over these next few months peice together a new normal/”
Could it be the ghost of Lincoln Cathedral?
Although Halloween season passed a while ago, somebody in Lincoln believes they have spotted a ghost in the city!
Timmy Baxter sent us two pictures he took during a walk uphill in Lincoln at around 9pm on Monday, December 6, where he believes he saw a ghost.
He told us it is the first time he’s seen a ghost on this route, but what do you think?
Can you see it? | Photo: Timmy Baxter
Could it be a spooky coincidence or something more sinister?
Maybe if you squint really hard you can see something…
Do you think it could be a ghost? | Photo: Timmy Baxter
Have you had any ghost sightings recently? Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected].
Tasty festive goodness!
Pigs in blankets are a popular festive dish, but why not have them battered? Well, they do at Elite on the Bail, and The Lincolnite went to check it out.
The battered pigs in blankets were first launched by the restaurant and takeaway in the Bailgate area of Lincoln last year, and they proved such a hit they have made a comeback.
They are available for a portion of three priced at £2.75, with gravy available as an extra for £1.50.
Manager Russ Kelly said customers were asking as early as February when the battered pigs in blankets would be making a comeback, and they got their wish on December 2.
They will be available until January 1.
Russ Kelly, Manager at Elite on the Bail in Lincoln, with a plate of battered pigs in blankets. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Russ said: “They were very successful last year. We are excited about it again and we like to see what people think when they try them.
“We are feeling very festive as it is the first time we’ll have been open for Christmas.”
What a festive looking dish. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Elite on the Bail will also be launching battered sage and onion stuffing balls next week.
As well as the battered delights and traditional fish and chips, there is also a new evening menu which launched this week, with a wide variety of seafood including wild sea bass, roasted halibut, salmon wellington, baked cod loin, whole lobster, and mushroom and Swiss chard lasagna.
Elite on the Bail will be open during the Christmas period, except for between December 25 and 27. It is open 11.30am-9pm Tuesday to Saturday and 11.30am-6pm on Sundays.
Pigs in blankets before being battered. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
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