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A vegetarian pizza takeaway and restaurant in Lincoln has launched a special festive pizza, and tiramisu, and The Lincolnite went to check it out.

Slow Rise is located on St Martin’s Lane in Lincoln and is run by Lewis Pheby and his girlfriend Rosie Mawer, who came up with the idea for a new festive pizza which launched this week.

The Festive Four Cheese pizza contains Fior Di Latte mozzarella, brie, aged blue stilton and oak smoked cheddar, as well as fresh thyme, roasted chestnuts and Christmas spiced chutney.

The Festive Four Cheese pizza is now available at Slow Rise. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

It is priced at £11, or £3 for an individual slice, and will be available until the end of December. It can be delivered, picked up from the takeaway or eaten in the restaurant.

In addition, Slow Rise has also launched a festive Baileys chocolate tiramisu, which is one of five different types of the dessert on offer.

Slow Rise has also launched a festive Baileys chocolate tiramisu. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

The Festive Four Cheese pizza contains Fior Di Latte mozzarella, brie, aged blue stilton and oak smoked cheddar, as well as fresh thyme, roasted chestnuts and Christmas spiced chutney. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Slow Rise owners Rosie Mawer and Lewis Pheby with a range of pizzas and mojito cocktails. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lewis and Rosie set up Slow Rise in July 2019 and at the time they were operating as a mobile business.

They ran the business from their garden during lockdown before opening their new takeaway shop on St Martin’s Lane in Lincoln on July 1 this year. They opened a restaurant seating 16 people inside the same building in this September.

The festive pizza is definitely worth a try and got a thumbs up from The Lincolnite. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Lewis and Rosie told The Lincolnite: “We thought about doing a cheese board pizza in the past and wanted to do something festive as it’s all about cheese at Christmas.

“The reaction has been good so far and we look forward to more people trying it.”

The festive pizza and Baileys chocolate tiramisu have been added to the menu for the duration of December 2021. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

As well as the delicious pizzas, there is also a drinks menu including five varieties of mojito, as well as craft beers, draft lager, wine and spirits.

For anyone wishing to order for collection or delivery from the takeaway, it is advised to book through the website or app, while customers can also contact Slow Rise by calling 07757 741186.

Slow Rise’s restaurant and takeaway are located on St Martin’s Lane in Lincoln. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Slow Rise is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4.30pm-9pm, on Fridays 4.30pm-10pm, on Saturdays 12pm-3pm and 4.30pm-10pm, and on Sundays 12pm-3pm and 4.30pm-9pm.

English mod-rocker Paul Weller has been forced to cancel his remaining tour dates, including a night at Lincoln Engine Shed, after a band member tested positive for Covid-19.

Weller, who found fame as the lead singer of The Jam and later The Style Council before embarking on a solo career, was due to perform at Lincoln Engine Shed on Saturday, December 4, but has had to pull out of the show.

An announcement on Friday confirmed a member of his band tested positive for COVID-19, meaning the three remaining shows on his UK tour, in Norwich on Friday, Lincoln on Saturday and Cambridge on Sunday, have been cancelled.

The 63-year-old singer-songwriter from Surrey was gearing up to play some of his huge catalogue of hits, including Town Called Malice (The Jam), Shout To The Top (The Style Council) and You Do Something To Me (solo).

A statement from Paul Weller HQ reads: “We are very sorry to announce that due to a band member testing positive for COVID-19, the remaining tour dates will not be able to take place on their scheduled dates.

“We are working hard to see if we can reschedule the shows and will share more information on that as soon as we possibly can.

“This is obviously incredibly disappointing news for not just the fans but Paul and the whole team involved, but we need to follow the guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible.”

Music lovers won’t have to wait too long for another big show at the Engine Shed, however, as The Charlatans will be playing their 30th anniversary tour in Lincoln on Monday, December 6.

Lincoln City’s long term squad building model has again been boosted, this time by another academy graduate signing his first pro contract with the club.

Oisin Gallagher has signed a three-year deal at the Imps on his 17th birthday on Thursday, having impressed in the academy setup and training regularly with the first team squad.

The talented midfielder has been making a real name for himself at the youth level of the international stage, having featured for Republic of Ireland under-19s in their recent European qualifiers.

He will be hoping to replicate fellow academy graduates Sam Long and Freddie Draper, who have been involved in first team action this season.

Oisin Gallagher signed the contract on his 17th birthday. | Photo: Lincoln City FC

Gallagher, who has six goal contributions for the Imps’ youth team this season, said: “All I wanted to be when I was younger was to be a professional footballer and I’m glad to have this opportunity.

“I’ve been able to train with the first team from nearly day one and I’ve loved every minute of it – they’ve been so welcoming.

“I want to enjoy it more than anything, because when you enjoy it that’s when the best performances come out of you. Hopefully I can keep getting the chance to enjoy the experiences of being with the first team and then from there keep working hard and we’ll see what happens.”

Oisin will be hoping to further his development as a member of the Imps’ first team. | Photo: Lincoln City FC

Lincoln City director of football Jez George was full of praise for the youngster, saying he had an “elite mindset” that would help him reach his sky high potential.

He said: “Oisin is a player with huge potential, who we were delighted to sign from Derry City in the summer and this is another step on what we hope will be a long and successful career for him, initially with Lincoln City.

“A common trait in all young players who reach their potential is an elite mindset, and Oisin certainly has that to go with undoubted technical ability and physical attributes.

“We are all excited about his future but now we have secured Oisin’s to be at club for the next three years, he can concentrate on all the work required to make the next steps in his development.”

Gallagher is hoping to follow in Sam Long and Freddie Draper’s footsteps. | Photo: Lincoln City FC

There was also a quick note for Oisin’s parents, who Jez George says should be very proud of their son for his progression as a footballer.

“Finally, a word about Oisin’s mum and dad, who are our guests at the game on Saturday and have been fantastic in their support and help since we first saw Oisin last October and first met them last Christmas. They should be rightly proud of Oisin but also recognise their part in his achievements to date and hopefully many more in the future.”

Gallagher could be in line to make his first team debut this Saturday in the FA Cup second round match with Hartlepool United at the LNER Stadium.