Lincoln's first trampoline park is finally set to open this December.
Get ready to jump and bounce as Lincoln’s first trampoline park is finally set to open this December, creating up to 40 new jobs.
As previously reported, work initially began on the giant trampoline park with the hope it would open in the former DPD depot on Dixon Close off Tritton Road in February 2018, but plans were halted.
Director of Jump-Inc Lee Shipley acknowledged that the delay has taken longer than expected, but is now excited with the city’s first indoor trampoline park and inflatable soft play set to open in the coming months.
A refit is currently underway at the 30,000 square foot Lincoln site, which has had £500,000 invested into facilities.
The new venue will create between 30 and 40 new jobs.
There will be fun for all ages at Lincoln’s first trampoline park, which opens this year.
The park will host a dedicated toddler area, ball pool, jelly mountain, basher forest and free fall area.
It boasts ‘enough wall to wall, spring-loaded and inflatable fun for just about anyone, of any age’.
The exact opening date of the new park is yet to be confirmed.
The park will be open seven days a week and will feature a mezzanine viewing platform, a street-food inspired cafe and dedicated party rooms hosting birthdays, Christmas parties, group and corporate events.
The inflatable park is also packed with exciting new activities and features and customers can experience challenging obstacle courses, giant wipe out balls and more.
Director of Jump-Inc Lee Shipley said: “We are thrilled to finally get Lincoln off the ground, it’s been a long process and we appreciate the delay has taken longer than expected.
“The refit is underway and we’re really excited to get the doors open and launch something new into the city. The inflatable theme park is different to anything you’ve ever seen before.
“Since refurbing our Rotherham site into Jump INCflated earlier this year, we can see how the leisure trend is changing. We’re hoping the new product will be just as popular in Lincolnshire.
“This is a multi-person playground for adults, teenagers and children alike and our exciting new activities will accommodate families, corporate events, hen parties, toddler sessions and more. We look forward to welcoming a diverse group of socials and party bookings when we open our doors this winter.”
Jump-Inc currently has three other sites in Leeds, Sheffield and Rotherham
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A lorry driver has been warned he faces a prison sentence after admitting causing a fatal collision in Lincoln Crown Court on Thursday.
Tiberiu Dori, 34, of Devizes, Wiltshire, pleaded guilty when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving of RAF Waddington Corporal Christopher Showell on April 16, 2020.
The charge follows a collision on the A15 at Dunsby Hollow, near RAF Cranwell, where Dori’s HGV crashed into Showell’s black BMW 3 series.
Recorder Charles Falk adjourned sentence for the preparation of a pre-sentence report and granted Dori bail to appear back before the Crown Court for sentence on April 16.
The Recorder imposed an interim driving ban and told Dori: “The fact that I have requested a pre-sentence report is no reflection on what sentence you will face.
“The most likely sentence will be a custodial sentence and you must prepare for immediate custody.”
Hundreds of students have been tested in the coronavirus testing centre at the sports hall at Lincoln College ahead of Monday’s return to class.
The college’s 16 to 18-year-old students will be offered three tests each over the next two weeks. They will then be provided with home testing kits to test themselves twice a week.
Adult learners and staff will start their home testing from Monday, March 8. Similar testing centres have also been set up at the college’s Gainsborough and Newark campuses.
Student Ellie Sippings recently attended the coronavirus testing centre at Lincoln College.
Ellie Sippings, who is a Level 3 Policing College student, recently took a COVID-19 test at Lincoln College.
She said: “I decided to come and get tested as it’s important that I keep myself and my family safe without spreading the virus, especially before returning to college.
“The test was over and done with quickly, the hall was organised and easy to locate round.
“The lady that I had helping me, Suzanne, was patient and lovely throughout, which helped put me at ease. I will be coming back to complete my next two.”
The coronavirus testing centre at the sports hall at Lincoln College.
Mark Locking, Managing Director for Education and Training at the college, said “We are committed to ensuring the continued safety of our students and staff as they return to face-to-face lessons from next week.
“Many of the people working in our testing centres are teachers and college support staff who have volunteered and I would like to say a huge thank you for their dedication and professionalism.
“We can’t wait to welcome students and apprentices back into our classrooms and workshops – they need and deserve to get back to face to face learning and a focus on their practical skills development.”
Meanwhile, a school in North Hykeham – NK Academy – outlined its plans for welcoming pupils back into school from Monday after the start of its coronavirus testing programme.
Investigations into how a nut factory in Heckington caught fire on Thursday have finished, though how it all began is still unclear.
Ten fire crews from across Lincolnshire attended the blaze at The Roasting Company on Station Road at around 11.30am on Thursday morning, and the last crews didn’t leave the scene until almost 1am on Friday.
Everyone inside the building was accounted for and declared safe, but due to huge smoke clouds, residents were asked to keep their doors and windows shut.
Nobody was injured in the incident. | Photo: BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue have now confirmed that the conclusion of their investigation found it to be accidental, but the exact reason is still undetermined.
Firefighters working to put out the blaze. | Photo: Shane Smith
The flames had gone through the roof of the steel-framed building, and people nearby to the incident said peanut skins were raining down from the sky when the factory caught fire.
Neighbouring buildings were left unscathed after the quick response from firefighters, who prevented the gulf of flames from spreading beyond the factory.
The fire has now been put out. | Photo: BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Crews from Sleaford, Donington, Kirton, Brant Broughton, Spalding, Lincoln South, Bourne, Woodhall Spa, Holbeach, Market Rasen and Boston took care of the flames.
The Lincolnite contacted The Roasting Company for a statement, but there has been no reply at the time of publication.
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