Students, staff, local businesses and VIP guests at the 2019 Lincoln College Group Awards. Photo: Stuart Wilde
Over 20 learners from Lincoln, Newark and Gainsborough colleges were recognised for their success, hard work and determination at the annual Lincoln College Group Awards.
The ceremony featured an autumnal theme including performances by the colleges’ Music students that stole the show, with guests also enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner prepared and cooked by college students and catering staff.
The colleges’ Music course students performed at the awards ceremony. Photo: Stuart Wilde
An award was also dedicated to former-college student and Student Union president, Richard Arbon, who sadly passed away earlier this year in a road-traffic accident.
Guest of honour, Debbie Barnes OBE, Director/Head of Paid Service at Lincolnshire County Council said: “It’s terrific to be here and I’m truly privileged to be a part of this evening.
“As a former Lincoln College student, I know first-hand that the college has an outstanding record of producing high-quality and productive people who are placed to excel in the workplace. Congratulations to all nominees and to all award winners.”
A Lincoln College alumni, the guest of honour was Debbie Barnes OBE, Director/Head of Paid Service at Lincolnshire County Council. Photo: Stuart Wilde
Lincoln College Group CEO Gary Headland said: “I was proud to present awards to our students and staff yesterday evening recognising their extraordinary achievements.
“It was great to have so many leaders of our local and regional business present and to be able to thank them for their support of us all year round so that we in turn can serve them effectively by producing people who are highly-skilled and also highly-prepared to hit the ground running in their businesses.
Gary Headland, the Lincoln College Group CEO. Photo: Stuart Wilde
“Debbie Barnes did a fantastic job as our guest of honour. We are so proud to count her among our distinguished alumni and to work closely with her to advance the skills agenda across the county of Lincolnshire.”
Over 19 Student of the Year presented by Stonebow Media: Jonathan Saunders
The Lincolnite Managing Editor Daniel Ionescu presented Johnathan Saunders with the award for Over 19 Student of the Year. Photo: Stuart Wilde
Johnathan’s success in English and maths is a testament to his enthusiasm and work ethic. In February, Jonathan commenced his work placement within the Estates & Facilities department at the College and is well on his way to acquiring the skills and qualifications he needs for paid employment.
Apprentice of the Year presented by RG Carter: Francesca Jupp
Photo: Stuart Wilde
Fran is an amazing young woman, she works all week in Tedder Primary School as part of her apprenticeship requirements and in addition to this, she is a carer for her mum. Despite all this Fran is a model student, she has an incredible work ethic both towards her work placement and with regard to her college studies.
16 to 18 Student of the year presented by Optima: Zac Adams
Zac Adams receiving his award from Optima MD Simon Shaw. Photo: Stuart Wilde
In May 2016, Zac became very ill and was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which affected the nervous impulses in his brain. This impacted the lower part of Zac’s body and he is now using a wheelchair. Despite this, Zac always maintains a positive outlook on life, and has committed to his studies on his performing arts course.
Entrepreneurial Achievement presented by Streets Chartered Accountants: Shauna East
Photo: Stuart Wilde
Shauna studied Beauty at college before setting up her own mobile treatments business. She is now back with the college studying for a business degree.
Industry Collaboration presented by Team KnowHow: Christopher Oates
Photo: Stuart Wilde
Christopher excelled in his computing course where he worked with Team KnowHow.
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Phase two of the works at Speakers’ Corner in Lincoln is well underway and expected to finish on schedule this summer.
Phase two, which began on Monday, January 11, will see existing paving upgraded, as well as new street furniture being installed.
It will follow the first phase which was completed and open to the public on December 22, with a new bench put in place around the existing London Plane tree, instead of the demolished kiosk.
Speakers Corner bench is in place, but closed off until phase two paving works are finished. | Photo: The Lincolnite
Site setup for phase two is complete, with workers on site currently digging out the existing hard paving standings at the Cornhill.
A large portion of the area has been fenced off while work takes place, leaving just two pedestrian strips on either side to access both the High Street and the Cornhill Quarter.
There is limited access in the area while works take place. | Photo: The Lincolnite
Despite the cold and wet weather throughout January, progress of the paving removal has not been affected.
This means that phase two works are still on course to be finished in summer this year.
It is hoped that once the area is completed, the walkways will blend in with those at Exchange Square, as well as utilising the space for events.
A look at how the finished development will look. | Illustration: City of Lincoln Council
Bin collections in Boston and in parts of East Lindsey will be suspended for the rest of the week due to COVID-related staff absences.
The collections will be suspended from Wednesday, January 27 as a number of East Lindsey District Council’s and Boston Borough Council’s waste crews either have coronavirus or are self-isolating.
Boston Borough Council and East Lindsey District Council said it is not a decision that has been taken lightly and it is necessary for the service to be suspended in some southern parts of the district until Monday, February 1.
From Monday, waste collections are expected to continue as normal.
Households impacted by the disruption can present any accumulated side waste in black refuse sacks alongside their black bins on their next scheduled bin collection.
The following areas are affected:
Boston
Friskney
Eastville
New Leake
Stickford
Coningsby (part)
Coningsby Moorside
Dalderby
Haltham
Mareham Le Fen
Moorby
N Bolingbroke
Revesby
Scrivelsby
Tumby
Tumby Moorside
Tumby Woodside
Wilksby
Wood Enderby
Carrington
Dogdyke
Frithville
Gypsey Bridge
New Bolingbroke
New York
Scrub Hill
Thornton Le Fen
Westville
Antons Gowt
Cowbridge
Fishtoft
Frithville
Langrick
Sibsey
East Keal
East Kirkby
Hagnaby
Keal Coates
Midville
Stickney
Toynton All Saints
West Keal
Victoria Burgess, Assistant Director for Operations at the council, said: “Over the past couple of days it has proved a real challenge to keep the service going with a number of rounds having not been completed due to staff absences.
“With more crews off again today we needed to take action now and suspending the service is the only realistic option available to us to keep everyone safe – something we’ve worked hard to avoid.
“Our workforce has done an amazing job over the past year and they’ve received much praise from the community and are grateful for your continued good wishes.”
Meanwhile, Lincolnshire County Council has agreed to extend their open days at the Household Recycling Centre on Bittern Way for the disposal of black-bagged general waste and recycling only.
The two extra days of opening are Wednesday and Thursday of this week and next, between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
Over 6,000 people living in and around the Scunthorpe have signed up to donate convalescent plasma after having coronavirus.
This comes as NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is appealing for more potential plasma donors ahead of an upcoming third trial.
Convalescent plasma is the antibody-rich plasma of people who’ve had coronavirus. This can be transfused into people who are struggling to develop their own immune response.
NHSBT wants more people in the area hitting the 28-day recovery mark to sign up.
Over 30 donations have so far been taken at the Scunthorpe donor centre at Berkeley House at Berkeley Business Centre on Doncaster Road, which opened in December last year.
People can register to donate online here and can donate 28 days after they’ve recovered from coronavirus.
The Lincolnshire centre is located at Berkeley House at Berkeley Business Centre on Doncaster Road in Scunthorpe. | Photo: NHSBT
NHSBT is collecting the plasma for new trials for older people or those with cancer to treat them early in the course of the infection.
Two earlier trials have now stopped for data analysis. The upcoming third trial’s focus will be on those with low immune systems and all donations are tested for COVID antibodies.
The NHS trials of convalescent plasma are the largest randomised controlled trials for this treatment of COVID-19.
Professor Dave Roberts, Associate Medical Director for Blood Donation at NHSBT, said: “More people than ever are now able to help – the time to donate is now.
“We especially need donations from people in Scunthorpe who’ve had hospital care. Men who had hospital care are around six times more likely to have the high antibody levels which might save lives.
“We have completed two trials and analysis is ongoing. We now need to collect plasma for further planned clinical studies. We’re particularly looking at high risk groups such as the elderly and people with cancer.
“Donations are vital to the ongoing lifesaving research, which gives us a better understanding of how we can best treat patients with COVID-19 and help prevent deaths in the future.”
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