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Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards: Celebrating cutting-edge local businesses

Fifth big awards ceremony from The Lincolnite & Stonebow Media this year

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

By Ellis Karran Local News Reporter

The first ever Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards, organised by Stonebow Media, took place at Lincoln’s Engine Shed on Thursday night, recognising the best in local business innovation.

The Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards were an opportunity for some of the county’s leading business minds to come together in celebration of the wonderful work going on within Lincolnshire.

The evening was compered by public speaker and coach Richard Askam, with some 200 people attending to enjoy live music by local act Steven Smith, catered food by Salted Orange, drinks galore and a Christmas backdrop to get people into the festive spirit!

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Awards were handed out in a series of categories, highlighting the impact of start-up businesses, innovative creations, hard-working apprentices and entrepreneurs, and much more.

It was the last of five awards ceremonies organised by Stonebow Media in 2022, with a packed schedule of events lined up for next year.

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Events like these are not possible without our sponsors, so a huge thank you to Lincoln College, Streets Heaver, Wright Vigar, Sparkhouse, the University of Lincoln and Streets Chartered Accountants for their support during the Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards.

Here are the finalists and winners at the Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards:

Growth/Scale-up Business of the Year – sponsored by Wright Vigar

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Wallbreaker – WINNER
ADHD 360 Limited
Grange Farm Park
Visual Print and Design
YMCA Lincolnshire

Business Innovation of the Year – sponsored by Sparkhouse

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Eye Guide MC Ltd – WINNER
Endor Learn & Develop
HubGem Marketing Ltd
Polar Creative
PSP IT

Entrepreneur of the Year – sponsored by UoL Research & Enterprise

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Ash Wilks & Luke Winter – Wallbreaker – WINNERS
Tanvir Hassan & Georgi Nenov – Attract
Ayse Inal – BeamOut Studios
Jessica Purdie – Prikli Pear
Lucinda Marshall-Day – Walcot Hall Staycations

E-commerce Business of the Year – sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Gifts from Handpicked – WINNER
RH Smith & Sons (Wigmakers) ltd T/A Smiffys
SUMS Ltd

Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by Lincoln College

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Tiah Thompson – Solutions 4 Plastic – WINNER
Euan Meadwell – Secret Source Marketing Ltd.
Keera Darmon – TALOR Garden Furniture Ltd
Lauren Brookes – Social Change
Niall Corey – Nicholsons Chartered Accountants
Rebecca Reid – Play Avenue Ltd

Taking on the World (International/Export) – sponsored by Streets Chartered Accountants

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd – WINNER
Liz Drury Voiceover
Makan Bites Ltd
RH Smith & Sons (Wigmakers) ltd T/A Smiffys

Business for a Purpose (Charitable/CSR) – sponsored by Streets Heaver

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Recovery Coach Community CIC – WINNER
CoastalSound
J & S Plumbing and Heating
The Oaks

Tech Business of the Year – sponsored by Sparkhouse

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Eagle Eye Innvoations Ltd – WINNER
HSE People
KryptoKloud
Live Like Loyalty
SUMS Ltd

Start-up of the Year – sponsored by UoL Research & Enterprise

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Pocket Rockets Cleaning Rescue – WINNER
Kettle and Black
Magnus Furniture
McGin-Lee HR
Prikli Pear

App/Product of the Year – sponsored by Stonebow Media

| Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

Live Like Loyalty – WINNER
Attract
PSP IT
SUMS Ltd

We would also like to thank Lincoln College, Sparkhouse, Streets Chartered Accountants, Visual Print and Design, Duncan & Toplis, Wright Vigar, University of Lincoln – Productivity Programme, Ringrose Law, Lincoln Science & Innovation Park, Lincoln Minster School, Lincolnshire County Council, Shakespeare Martineau, Destination Lincolnshire, LNER, Heart of Lincs, East Lindsey District Council, Fizzco Projects, Visit Lincolnshire, EV Camel, Insight 6 and The Strait and Narrow for sponsoring previous awards over the course of 2022.

VISIT THE WEBSITE – Lincolnshire Enterprise Awards

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A void in the heart of Lincoln: Residents and traders on life without the Christmas market
The Bailgate area was notably quiet on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s Christmas Market

| Photo: James Turner

By James Turner Local Democracy Reporter

Residents, visitors, and traders have expressed their disappointment following the cancellation of the beloved Lincoln Christmas Market, on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s four-day event.

Although the poor weather might have deterred some people, the city’s Bailgate area was notably quiet around 12pm on Thursday, typically the time the event usually opens its doors.

Read the full story on MyLocal, the new home of The Lincolnite.

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Lincoln Christmas Market weekend alternatives
Still an array of festive activities to enjoy despite the main market being cancelled

The stunning view atop Lincoln Castle's walls on the Illuminated Wall Walk. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite

By Joseph Verney Local News Reporter

Although Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market is no more this year, and won’t be opening today, there are still alternative festive events happening in Lincoln.

City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event over safety concerns prompted backlash from people and business but, despite pleas from opposition members, its leaders would not change their stance.

There are, however, still some events in Lincoln to get you in the festive mood this week, including these highlights:

Christmas Market at County Assembly Rooms

The County Assembly Rooms in the Bailgate will still hold its own Christmas Market that it has done for many years.

Manager Gill Hunter said stallholders had already pre-booked and 70% still wanted to do it despite the cancellation of the city’s 40-year-old Christmas Market in uphill Lincoln.

There will be a range of festive stalls, food, drinks and performers when it opens at the following times:

Thursday, December 7 (4pm-9pm)
Friday, December 8 (10am-9pm)
Saturday, December 9 (10am-9pm)
Sunday, December 10 (10am-7pm)

This coincides with the free parking at selected city council car parks in uphill Lincoln on Thursday and Friday. This is available at these car parks: Westgate 1,2,3, St Pauls, Castle Hill, The Lawn, and Langworthgate

The bar at The County Assembly Rooms will be serving hot chocolate, festive sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and more. There will also be a brewery selling bottle ale and roasted hot chestnuts will also be available to buy.

Lincoln Castle Illuminated

Lincoln Castle Illuminated will run from Friday, December 8 until Saturday, December 23.

The Castle grounds will be bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features. You can take a drip down Candy Cane Lane and also see the resident Castle dragons Lucy and Norman.

The Castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk, but the lift is currently out of action so it can only be accessed via the spiral staircase.

You can also board the ‘Mini Polar Express’ and enjoy traditional fairground rides.

In addition, there will be local vendors offering sweet treats and winter warmers, including hot chocolate and mulled wine.

Dog friendly evenings will take place on December 13 and 20.

The full Lincoln Castle Illuminated experience costs £11 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children, and £28 for family tickets. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the grounds only for £3 per head (free for under 5s).

Festive fun at Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral will be hosting an array of festive events this month, including during what would have been the Christmas Market period.

Crafters market in the Cloisters – December 8 and 9 (10.30am-4.30pm)
Nativity Crafts – December 9 (10am-3.30pm)
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies – December 9 (7.30pm). Ticket prices range from £33.99 to £47.72
‘After Hours’: Walking towards Christmas – December 10 (6.45pm)

Winter Market at Lincoln Museum

Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace is holding a Winter Market on Saturday, December 9, which has been organised by Shelf Editions.

There will also be workshops to take part in including metal wreath (£45) and felt decoration (£15) making, which can be booked via the museum’s website.

For the younger visitors there is also a free drop-in Calendar wreath craft session with the Elbow Room Collective.

Entry to the market is free from 10am-4pm with the cafe serving a festive menu from 11am-3pm.

Lincoln Ice Trail

Lincoln Ice Trail will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.

There will be 20 Lincoln-themed ice sculptures to find – you can pick up a map of the trail from the Visitor Information Centre.

In addition, there will be festive entertainment, as well as live-ice carving demonstrations of the Cathedral.

The Travelling Historical Christmas Market

Although this event is next week, The Travelling Historical Christmas Market offers another festive alternative for people in Lincoln.

The free event will take place at St Mary le Wigford Church on St Mary’s Street between December 14 and 17 at the following times:

Thursday, December 14 (12pm-9.30pm)
Friday, December 15 (10am-9.30pm)
Saturday, December 16 (10am-9.30pm)
Sunday, December 17 (10am-4pm)