December 30, 2016 10.30 pm
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Lincoln Cathedral stalwart and sporting leader receive New Year honours
A man who has served the Church of England in Lincoln for almost 40 years and a woman involved in the county’s sporting community since the 1970s have been named in the Queen’s New Year honours list. John Campbell and Janet Inman have both received British Empire Medals (BEMs), awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to…
John Campbell and Janet Inman, who have both been awarded British Empire Medals in the New Year honours
A man who has served the Church of England in Lincoln for almost 40 years and a woman involved in the county’s sporting community since the 1970s have been named in the Queen’s New Year honours list.
John Campbell and Janet Inman have both received British Empire Medals (BEMs), awarded for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community, such as a long-term charitable or voluntary activity.
In total, six men and women from across Lincolnshire were named in the New Year honours list.
Read more about John and Janet’s contribution to the community below.
John George Campbell, 62, Lincoln
For services to the church in Lincoln
John Campbell
For nearly 40 years John has served the Church of England in Lincoln.
Since 1990 he has been the Dean’s Verger at Lincoln Cathedral and for a number of years a member of the Lincoln Cathedral Council.
He has also served three spells as Mayor of Lincoln’s chaplain in 2007 to 2008, 2010-11 and 2014-15.
With the growth of the cathedral’s mission he is recognised as the leader of the team who not only prepare the cathedral for worship and see the liturgy is properly conducted.
He has changed the atmosphere of the cathedral and made it a more open, accessible and friendly place.
In recent years the cathedral has been used for so many major events including the production of major films.
The celebrations for the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta have meant a great many events in the cathedral requiring special responsibilities for the verger’s team.
He lectures on the cathedral widely at home and abroad, in particular in the United States and encourages visitors to the benefit of the cathedral and the country alike.
As well as serving the cathedral community he has acted as Lay Chaplain to two of the Mayors of Lincoln in recent years.
John told The Lincolnite: “It was unexpected and completely humbling.
“My family will get the surprise along with everyone else.
“It is a community thing and it is really nice to have a little payback.”
Janet Inman, 60, Lincoln
For services to volleyball and the sporting community in Lincolnshire
Janet Inman
Since 1979, Janet has been a committee member for Lincolnshire Volleyball Association and for a 25 year period, 1987-2012, she was the chairperson.
She has also been a committee member for the East Midlands Volleyball Association for many years and again was chairperson from the mid 1990s until 2014.
Janet has vast experience as a teacher, youth leader, coach, trustee and volunteer which she always willingly shared with numerous different organisations.
At a national level she has been heavily involved with the English Volleyball Association and has received two awards from England Volleyball at their national awards.
Since 2011, she has been the director and then chairperson of the Young and Safe in Gainsborough Charity and she is also currently the chief executive of Lincolnshire Sport, the County Sports Partnership for Lincolnshire.
Janet told The Lincolnite: “I’m both surprised and honoured to be recognised.
“The award is really shared across the teams I have worked with over the years.
“Volunteering is never something you do alone, it’s being part of a team that has always appealed to me and I would like to thank all those who have shared this journey with me.”
The six Lincolnshire men and women who received New Year honours from the Queen
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We are investigating following a house fire where a man has sadly died.
Officers were called to the incident in Farrow Road, Spalding, at 1.03am today (7 August) following reports of what was described as an explosion. The property has suffered 100% damage.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services and members of the public who offered assistance, a man in his 50’s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed.
Another man who is thought to have been passing by the property and offered his help suffered burn injuries and is currently receiving treatment.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and we are keeping an open mind as experts from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service investigate today. We would encourage people not to speculate while we investigate the cause.
Officers will remain in the area for the next few days carrying out enquiries.
Anyone who saw or heard anything, or captured the incident on doorbell camera or dashcam is asked to contact us. There are a number of ways to get in touch:
You can call us on 101 quoting incident number 43 of 7 August.
You can email: [email protected] incident number 43 of 7 August in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or you can give information anonymously online
Lincolnshire 30 Under 30, The Lincolnite‘s showcase of young up and coming talent and high achievers, is open for nominations.
Thanks to our sponsors, Sparkhouse, Ringrose Law, Streets Chartered Accountants, Lincoln College and The Strait & Narrow, publishers Stonebow Media are organising the celebration of Lincolnshire’s promising talent for this autumn.
In 2021 we received almost 200 nominations for our county’s rising stars and and we’re seeking those who have shone over the past twelve months from entrepreneurs, to athletes, artists and rapidly developing professionals.
We’re looking to hear from inspirational young achievers from all backgrounds and professional fields. You can nominate yourself, or someone you know personally or professionally who is making our county proud.
Nominations are open for people from across Greater Lincolnshire (from the Humber to the Wash), either living or working in our region (and beyond!)
Entries close on September 9. A reception event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at the Lincoln Cathedral Chapterhouse. Check out the 2021 celebration.
Why this matters
The Lincolnite’s 30 Under 30 showcase is a celebration of the best and brightest in Lincolnshire, putting our young talent on the map regionally and nationally.
Stonebow Media’s platform and channels reach unparalleled audiences, opening up further opportunities and recognition for those involved.
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