A Lincoln man, who is being played by Vinnie Jones in a new film, created a video with the former footballer turned actor, and other celebrity contacts, to help promote fundraising efforts at his son’s school, Nocton Community Primary School, who are looking to improve their outdoor area.
Vinnie Jones will play Bernard O’Mahoney in crime drama film Rise of The Footsoldier: Origins, the fifth instalment of the franchise that first launched in 2007. It was due to be released this spring, but has now been pushed back until November.
Josh Myers, Terry Stone and George Russo who star in the film were among those to feature in the video promoting the school’s fundraising raffle, along with Love Island’s Chris Hughes.
Former footballer Brian Dear, who was part of the West Ham side who won the Cup Winners Cup in the 1964/65 season, also made an appearance.
Bernard told The Lincolnite then when he was invited down for filming with Vinnie for his cameo role in the movie he asked him to do a video to support the school, which other stars also helped with.
Some of the filming took place at Southend United Football Club and Brian Dear was there that day and also agreed to feature.
Bernard’s son Paddy also features in the video and is a pupil at Nocton Community Primary School.
Bernard said: “It is an unbelievable school and the staff there work incredibly hard. We always try to help with the school fete and fundraising.”
Nocton Community Primary School, which has 32 pupils, is currently fundraising to develop its outdoor and early years areas, as well as for school equipment and to help the pre-school which is being added in September.
Normally they hold a popular annual summer fete. Last year this was not possible due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the fundraising team still managed to raise thousands of pounds.
This year they are again holding a fundraising raffle. Depending on the government roadmap dates nearer the time, the school would also like to hold an alternative scaled down version of their usual summer fete if possible.
Mrs Emma Hill is the Executive Headteacher at the Spires Federation, which includes Nocton, Dunston and Digby primary schools.
She told The Lincolnite: “With being a small school, fundraising makes such a big difference. The fundraising team are incredibly enthusiastic.
“We are also incredibly grateful to Bernard for his enthusiastic support and we will be sad to lose Paddy at the end of term as he prepares to start his secondary school journey.”
Anyone wishing to support the fundraising can email at the school at [email protected].
The school also communicated with international nurses from Malta and Singapore during the coronavirus pandemic, who have been helping at Lincoln County Hospital. The pupils made posters and artworks to give to the nurses to brighten up their accommodation.
The school also held a special assembly earlier this year, including a fundraising raffle, to raise awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy as one of their pupils Riley Kaye was diagnosed with the condition.
Bernard O’Mahoney with Vinnie Jones, who will play him in the crime drama film ‘Rise of The Footsoldier: Origins’.
Bernard’s son Paddy got to spend time on set too.
Sneak peek at Rise of The Footsoldier: Origins
Bernard said the film is about the origins of the gang, dubbed by the media as The Essex Boys after the famous Rettendon murders. The gang originally had Bernard and Tony Tucker before Patrick Tate and Craig Rolfe joined later.
Bernard, who moved to Lincoln in 2006, filmed his non-speaking cameo role as a doorman with Vinnie Jones around two months ago and is looking forward to seeing the film when it is released.
He said. “I was involved with the script writers in the early stages when they were checking facts. I was reluctant to do it at first, but enjoyed it.
“Filming has now finished and it is in the hands of the production team. I just hope the editor is kind, but I look forward to seeing it.”
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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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