People are being invited to blow bubbles into the air at a vigil to commemorate the one year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Bethany Vincent and her son Darren Henson, known as DJ, in Louth.
Former amusement arcade worker Daniel Boulton, 30, brutally murdered his ex-partner and her autistic son after developing a “hatred” for the boy. Boulton was given two life sentences and must serve a minimum of 40 years in jail before he is eligible to apply for parole, with the chance he may never be released.
Louth-based charity Be Their Voice is hosting the emotional vigil and has invited people to gather at the Charles Street Recreation Ground in Louth at 6.45pm on Tuesday, May 31.
Daniel Boulton was jailed for murdering Bethany Vincent and her nine-year-old son Darren Henson.
At 7pm people will then be invited to blow bubbles into the air as a mark of tribute, and then assist in scattering forget me not seeds into the wild flower beds at the park. The public are asked to bring their own bubbles to the event.
If people want to pay their respects at home, they are invited to blow bubbles into the air from their gardens or at their front doors.
Be Their Voice was set up by a group of volunteers after the tragic murders to pay tribute to the two victims and also to support domestic abuse awareness charity the EDAN Freedom Fund.
The charity helps people to recognise the first signs of cohesive control and toxic behaviour. In the coming weeks, Be Their Voice will be handing over its first cheque of £1,000 to EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service.
Flowers, candles and photographs were laid by a tree as a vigil was held in memory of Louth murder victims Bethany Vincent and her nine-year-old son Darren Henson. | Photo: Graeme Whitworth
Sarah Parkin, chairman of Be Their Voice, said “It’s impossible to believe it is a year since Bethany and DJ were so needlessly lost to our community, but most of all to their family.
“It’s been a year of sorrow for the family, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with them in support. Bethany and DJ’s deaths cannot be for nothing, and we hope we leave a legacy to them.
“We will be focusing our minds not only on them, but on all those who are suffering from domestic abuse right here and now in our community.
“Tuesday night is an act of tribute and love, but also a way of reaching out to all those suffering behind closed doors. You are not alone. Please reach out to someone if it is happening to you, and please reach out to any friend or a loved one if you see it happening to them.”
Officers took flowers on behalf of the community to place outside the scene of the crime. | Photo: John Aron
Tributes outside the home of Bethany Vincent and her son Darren Hensont. | Photo: John Aron
The charity added that it would like to thank East Lindsey District Council for the use of their land for the tribute.
EDAN Lincs Domestic Abuse Service provides front line help to those suffering from abuse in Lincolnshire and they can be contacted on 01522 510041.
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Works to replace worn out carriageway on A17 Washway Road, as well as sections of other nearby local roads, will start in late July.
The start date for the project is Monday 25 July, with the scheme expected to last for up to six weeks (subject to weather).
As part of the works, overnight closures will be in place in the following areas from 6pm to 6am, weekday evenings only:
A17 Washway Road (between a point 160 metres north Middle Marsh Road junction and a point 260 metres south of the B1357 Common Road junction)
Middle Marsh Road (at A17 junction)*
Red Cow Drove (at A17 junction)*
B1357 Common Road (between A17 junction & a point 60 metres south)
*Please note that Middle Marsh Road and Red Cow Drive will not be closed at the same time.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “This section of the A17 near Moulton is nearing the end of its serviceable life, so we’ve taken the decision to rebuild the worst areas.
“This will involve removing the current carriageway and replacing it with 6,000 tonnes of tarmac and stone.
“This six-week scheme will no doubt cause some disruption, but we’ll be working to minimise the impact by only carrying the works out overnight and maintaining access for residents and the emergency services throughout the project.”
Works to replace worn out carriageway on the A151 Dozens Bank in West Pinchbeck will start in late July.
The start date for the project is Monday 25 July, with the scheme expected to last for up to three weeks (subject to weather).
As part of the project, a full 24/7 closure of Dozens Bank will be in place from Crown Hall Farm to Lake Ross Caravan Park.
The diversion route for the closure will be via A151 to Bourne / A15 to Market Deeping roundabout / A1175 to A1175-A16 Applegreen roundabout / A16 to A16-A151 roundabout / A151 to West Pinchbeck, and vice versa. A local diversion will also be in place for Clay Drove.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Although we had to postpone this important project last year, I’m really glad to say works to improve Dozens Bank are now planned to start next month.
“This will involve removing the current carriageway and replacing it with 1,600 tonnes of tarmac and stone.
“When finished, these improvements will make travelling the A151 much safer and more comfortable for all road users.”
The county council carried out temporary repairs to Dozens Bank in October 2022 to resume two-way movement and it easier for people to get around.
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