March 17, 2021 3.34 pm
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Trees of hope as Lincolnshire hospitals mark year since first COVID patient
In memory of those affected by coronavirus
Trees have been planted at Boston Pilgrim (left) and Lincoln County Hospital (right) a year after the first coronavirus patient was admitted in Lincolnshire. | Photos: ULHT
Special trees have been planted outside Lincoln County and Boston Pilgrim hospitals this week in memory of those affected by the pandemic and to mark a year since the first coronavirus patient in Lincolnshire.
Since March 17, 2020, ULHT has seen a total number of 2,981 COVID inpatient cases, with 2,075 COVID patients have been discharged during that time.
Some 27 people have been described as stepped down and remaining as an inpatient 14 days after their last swab and showing no clinical signs.
Andrew Morgan, Chief Executive at ULHT, planting a tree at Boston Pilgrim Hospital in memory of everyone affected by coronavirus. | Photo: ULHT
As of Wednesday, March 17, ULHT currently has 63 COVID positive inpatients at its hospitals.
As part of its week of recognition Chief Executive Andrew Morgan and Chair Elaine Baylis, of United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, planted trees in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore and everyone affected by COVID-19.
The first tree was planted outside Lincoln County Hospital on Monday, followed by another at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, March 17.
ULHT’s CEO Andrew Morgan and Chair Elaine Baylis planting a special tree at Lincoln County Hospital on March 15, 2021. | Photo: ULHT
A third tree will also be planted outside Grantham and District Hospital on Friday, March 19.
The trees will remember those affected by COVID-19 including the 186 patients at ULHT who sadly died after contracting the virus.
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We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision caused serious injuries to a 23-year-old man.
Just before 3.30pm yesterday (2 July), we received reports of a collision on Barholm Road in Tallington. It involved a grey BMW 335D estate, a blue BMW 116D and an orange KTM motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, a 23-year-old man, sustained serious injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital.
If you witnessed the incident and are yet to get in touch with us, please do so. If you have any other information or dashcam footage available that may have captured the road along the A1175 at the time of the collision, get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 282 of 2 July.
By emailing [email protected] quoting incident 282 of 2 July in the subject line.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
The 2022 Destination Lincolnshire Tourism Excellence Awards are open for applications, and Destination Lincolnshire giving you the rare chance to co-create your application with Nell Barrington, a tourism awards veteran, who has helped hundreds of businesses write winning applications over the last 15 years – including national VisitEngland winners.
The Tourism Awards Masterclass is taking place on Tuesday 12 July at 11am for one-hour online. Laura Freer, Head of Marketing at Destination Lincolnshire said: “This is a golden opportunity, after years of hard work and heartache, to get your business and team recognised and rewarded.
“A well written application is key to achieving a coveted place on this year’s shortlist, and I’d encourage all tourism and visitor economy businesses who are thinking of entering – whether they are seasoned at writing award applications or not – to join us for this exclusive masterclass.
“Nell Barrington has worked with us and VisitEngland on the founding application processes of these awards, and she is perfectly placed to assist in co-creating applications that you can be proud of. This is a great opportunity for business development too – whether you are shortlisted for an award or not – discovering how to effectively apply for awards and talk up your business adds another string to your bow.
“Booking is essential and places are limited to just 35 – so be quick! This year we’ve made our masterclass available to partners and also to those who we are yet to work with for free. Call it an added bonus, after two years away from the awards circuit.
The awards masterclass is focussed on the application process, and it will spell out what the judges are looking for. You’ll learn how to make your application stand out from the local competition, helping your chances of going through to the national VisitEngland Awards in 2023.”
There are fifteen categories open for nominations from visitors attraction, accommodation providers, hospitality businesses and many more.
The deadline for nominations is July 29, with online judging starting on July 30 and mystery shopping from August 13. Finalists will be announced on Monday, August 15.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Engine Shed on October 21, and will be hosted by Lincs FM presenter, John Marshall.
The event is organised by Stonebow Media, publishers of The Lincolnite, to celebrate the best businesses in Greater Lincolnshire, alongside headline sponsors Lincoln College and Destination Lincolnshire.
We would also like to thank our other sponsors Visit Lincolnshire, Heart of Lincs, Duncan and Toplis and LNER, insight6 and EV Camel.
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