Tries from Euan Kelly, Laurence Few, Josh Pratt and Matt Walker saw Lincoln’s 1st XV begin their season in style with a 31-17 home victory over Newark in the NLD Cup.
Lincoln opened the scoring after just eight minutes when Newark’s kick was charged down and Euan Kelly chased the loose ball before going over for a try. Richie Dixon successfully slotted over the conversion.
Lincoln’s Euan Kelly in action against Newark. Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Lincoln’s Euan Kelly and captain Lewis Wilson combine to tackle a Newark player. Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Dixon slotted over a penalty shortly after the half hour mark to increase Lincoln’s lead to 10-0 going in at the break.
Lincoln increased their lead within eight minutes of the restart when Few ran a superb line to take Dixon’s offload and go over for a try. Dixon added the extras.
Laurence Few in action for Lincoln against Newark. Photo: Brian Penney
Lincoln’s Richie Dixon prepares to offload the ball in a rain affected first half. Photo: Brian Penney
Newark reduced the deficit when a driving maul put Dave Garland over for an unconverted try.
Lincoln full-back Kevin Lock was shown a yellow card for a high tackle before Newark reduced the deficit to just five points.
Lincoln’s strong defence reduced Newark to just 12 points. Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Lincoln prop David Beveridge charges through the Newark defence. Photo: Brian Penney
A few passes released Billy Charles out wide to go over for a try near the corner, which Alex O’Dell converted. A late tackle from Jake Keeton after the try was scored led to a yellow card being shown to the Lincoln winger.
Lincoln increased their lead with two converted tries to put the result beyond doubt.
New first team captain Lewis Wilson made an excellent run upfield before offloading to Ben Sykes, who set up Walker to weave through the Newark defence for a great try. Dixon once again added the extras.
Josh Pratt was among the try scorers for Lincoln in their cup win against Newark. Photo: Brian Penney
Another great run from Wilson soon released Pratt, who outpaced the Newark defence to score a try which Dixon converted.
Newark scored a late consolation when prop Mason Coulam went over for a try near the corner in the final minutes of the match.
Lincoln’s new first team captain Lewis Wilson in action against Newark. Photo: Katie Nesbitt
After the match new Lincoln captain Wilson said: “We got our rewards for some good pressure and I’m proud of the lads’ work-rate, especially when going down to 13 men when we really had to dig in deep.
“We showed we have the quality to score from anywhere on the park if we execute our game plan.”
Lincoln’s 1st XV will be back in action on Saturday with a trip to Pinley in the first round of the RFU Intermediate Cup. Lincoln Ladies begin their league campaign with a trip to Driffield on Sunday.
A victorious Lincoln 1st XV team photo after the cup win against Newark. Photo: Katie Nesbitt
Other Results
Tries from JJ Roberts and Jamie Colangelo guided Bourne to a 15-13 win at Southwell in the NLD Cup. Sam Evison added one conversion and a penalty.
Market Rasen & Louth claimed a 15-8 home victory over Scunthorpe’s 2nd XV in the NLD Shield. Jake Pryer and Matt Ashton scored tries for the hosts, with Ben Youngs adding a conversion and a penalty.
Jack Jones scoring Stamford’s first try. Photo: Darren Dolby
Stamford were also in action in the NLD Shield and suffered a narrow 17-10 defeat away at Spalding. Stamford’s tries were scored by Jack Jones and Austin Schwarz.
Austin Schwarz scoring Stamford’s second try. Photo: Darren Dolby
Lewis Newsum grabbed two tries as Grimsby won 26-13 away against Skegness in the first round of the NLD Plate. Evan Picking and Dane Briggs also scored tries for Grimsby, with Brad Treacher adding three conversions. Skegness’ points came via tries from Sean Cummings and Dean Brian and Lewis Haigh’s penalty.
Paul Bud scored a try for North Hykeham in their cup win at Ollerton. Photo: Faye Doyle-Tomas
North Hykeham were also in action in the NLD Plate with a 25-13 victory at Ollerton. Jordan Jolley, Mark Munton, Sam Cooke and Paul Bud scored the tries for North Hykeham. Rob Booth added a conversion and a penalty.
Sam Cooke’s powerful running saw him cross for one of North Hykeham’s tries against Ollerton. Photo: Faye Doyle-Tomas
In the same competition Boston won 27-13 away at Cleethorpes thanks to tries from Josh Cook and Paul Beard. Matt Bray added four penalties and a conversion, while Rowan Mason also kicked a penalty.
Scott Brown scored Cleethorpes’ try with Steven Broderick adding a conversion and two penalties.
Boston try scorer Josh Cook in action against Cleethorpes. Photo: David Dales
Cleethorpes try scorer Scott Brown in action against Boston. Photo: David Dales
Brad Beresford grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Gainsborough won 52-7 away against Scunthorpe’s 3rd XV in a friendly. Man-of-the-match George Tooke, Matt Meadows, Daniel Chadwick and Graeme Chappalow also scored tries for the visitors, with Robbie Goodyear adding seven conversions and a penalty. Martin Roberts and Richard Greenway scored tries as Gainsborough’s 2nd XV lost 64-14 at Retford.
Debutant Joe McGregor scored a try, which Tim O’Sullivan converted, as Sleaford’s 2nd XV lost away against Newark’s third team in a friendly.
Sophie Plater and Katie Pye grabbed two tries apiece as Grimsby Ladies claimed a 44-22 away victory at Kesteven.
Grimsby and Kesteven Ladies posing for a joint team photo. Photo: Nathan Watson
Kathryn Turner, Becca Tacey, Nina Moore and Laura Galley also crossed for tries for Grimsby, with Pye kicking two conversions.
Beth Toone, Ami Boneham and Ella Tapson scored tries for Kesteven, who were also awarded a penalty try. Zoe Osborn kicked one conversion for Kesteven.
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A Cleethorpes club which wants to play music until the early hours would be a public nuisance, say residents.
Cleethorpes Social Club has applied for a music and sporting events licence from 11pm to 2.30am ahead of its reopening.
The Grimsby Road premises, which is currently closed, also wants permission to serve alcohol until just before closing at 3am, seven days a week.
Local residents concerned about late-night noise have signed a petition against the plans, and Neighbourhood Watch have described the plans as ‘unacceptable’.
The objections mean that the application will go to North East Lincolnshire Council’s licence committee to decide.
Councillor Debbie Rodwell said: “The last time this club was open there was noise disturbance which affected the residents of the area and this is the residents’ concern again.
“We have been presented with a petition signed by many of the residents who are concerned about music all day and parking problems.”
Councillor Marie Green, who also objected, said: “This property has only a narrow alley between it and the closest house in a row of terraced homes.
“Given the close proximity to homes, all licensed activities should conclude no later than 11.30pm.”
A representative of the local Neighbourhood Watch said: “This is a residential area of terrace house with older people and young families in which the noise would be unacceptable. In the summer with the windows open, you would have the noise all night.”
Former councillor Hazel Chase objected, saying: “Although used as a private club in years gone by, the opening hours were not as lengthy as those now requested and the previous owner worked well with the community in which it sits. This venue is right in the middle of a residential area and such opening times together with live music is not acceptable.”
The club’s application says most of the noise will take place in the front room, reducing impact on surrounding properties.
The licence hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 1.
A three-bedroom self-built ultra-modern home in Skegness with energy efficiency and new technology at the heart of the concept has been listed on the market for £1 million.
Five Aces Crescent in Skegness has been listed by nationwide estate agents Strike at a guide price of £1 million, and you get plenty of bang for your buck. See the full listing on Strike’s website here.
The large open plan design of the home is the brainchild of the original owner of the self-built home, offering underfloor heating throughout the upstairs and downstairs of the property, as well as in the triple garage.
The kitchen comes with a wifi enabled oven and coffee machine, complete with two warming drawers, a large induction hob and a drop-down extractor with a glass surround.
The property has an enclosed garden space on a five-house gated community. | Photo: Strike
If that wasn’t enough, the main sink has a four tap function, offering hot, cold, boiling and filtered water, while the second prep sink has a waste disposal unit.
As well as this, the property offers full house coverage with CCTV and alarm systems and smart light switches in all rooms, all powered by a central media centre within the snug lounge.
The snug itself comes with a twist, as the room converts into a full Dolby atmosphere cinema room thanks to a drop-down projector and separate screen.
Let’s take a closer look inside:
The colour scheme is apparent throughout, with lots of glass and white consistent with the furniture and layout. | Photo: Strike
A lovely view of your garden space when looking out from the kitchen. | Photo: Strike
The infamous snug room, which moonlights as a power control centre and even a hidden home cinema. | Photo: Strike
Huge storage space and integrated appliances. | Photo: Strike
Nothing quite like your own home gym. | Photo: Strike
The living room overlooks the fully open plan kitchen and dining area. | Photo: Strike
A wonderful place to enjoy the sun from indoors. | Photo: Strike
The self-build layout is striking and offers natural light everywhere you look. | Photo: Strike
The master bedroom, one of five sleeping areas in the house. | Photo: Strike
Even the bathtub comes with a unique backdrop. | Photo: Strike
Integrated features in one of the home’s five bathroom spaces. | Photo: Strike
The property even comes with its own office space. | Photo: Strike
A look at another of the bathrooms at Five Acres Crescent. | Photo: Strike
IconInc will carry out a £5 million expansion to its luxury student accommodation in Lincoln after purchasing vacant land adjacent to the existing building.
The company opened its “seven-star” £20 million student flats development called Gravity on Mint Lane in September 2020, which even has a private cinema with popcorn machine, and a slide. The 134 luxury apartment building was developed by the Parkland Group under its IconInc brand.
The second phase of the accommodation – Todson House – will provide an additional 41 apartments, which are set to be completed in September 2023. IconInc said the apartments will be designed to the same “excellent high-standard specification but will be in a cluster room format”.
The current accommodation at Gravity has seven types of luxury studios to choose from.
The studios include the Elegance apartments.
Around £5 million will be invested in the expansion with demolition works beginning at the start of March ready for the site to be completed by September 2023.
An alternative to the stairs or lift for students living in the luxury block. | Photo: IconInc
Noor Ahmed, head of IconInc, said: “We’re delighted that our future vision for expansion is taking shape with firm plans in place to… extend the development in Lincoln.
“Offering design-led, superior quality and affordable accommodation is at the heart of what we are all about. We want to provide the best possible experience of student life, and it has been amazing to see the impact Gravity has had on its residents.
“We believe there is nothing that rivals our incredible accommodation and know there is a huge demand for luxury student living.”
The facilities at Gravity include complimentary breakfast seven days a week, private dining rooms, chill out pods, a gym with personal trainers, cinema room with popcorn machine, amphitheatre, sauna and steam room, and more.
Katie Armitage, a second year student studying at the University of Lincoln, spoke about her experience of Gravity saying: “These are fabulous apartments – so spacious and stylish. All the staff are very friendly and always willing to go the extra mile!
“The close location to Lincoln high street and university makes it especially convenient, not to mention the fact that the stunning Lincoln cathedral is a mere ten-minute walk away! I would highly recommend this accommodation to any student in Lincoln – even if just for the delicious, complimentary breakfast and hot drinks!”
There are communal spaces to relax in at Gravity.
This comes after IconInc were awarded ‘Best Luxury Student Accommodation Provider’ by Build 2020 Real Estate Property Awards.
Gravity was also recently named as a finalist for ‘Best Commercial Build’ in the Northern Design Awards 2021, as well as being shortlisted for the LABC Building Excellence Award 2021 for ‘Best Purpose Built Accommodation’.
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