Andrew Phillips

Places are quickly being filled for a series of food industry focused seminars taking place at Lindum Business Park in North Hykeham on Thursday, September 11.

The seminars organised by the Food Specialist Team at Lindum aim to discuss the latest developments in the food industry.  Taking part in presentations and seminars will be represntatives of the food sector from across the region.

Over 30 representatives from food sector clients to consultant companies are expected to turn up.  This will be the sixth event organised by the Food Specialist Team at Lindum.

Delegates from the food sector will discuss topics ranging from the latest software developments and available funding opportunities, through to insurance and cost effective property maintenance for the sector.

The programme starts at 9am, with delegates arriving for registration and breakfast from 8am, and will include:

• Fully Integrated Software for Food Factories explained by Paul Griffin, International Business Director for CSB System International
• Insurance and the Food Industry presented by Steve Exwood, Partner at JLT Group
• Funding Opportunities for Agri-Business outlined by Ruth Carver, Manager for Greater Lincolnshire LEP
• Roof Refurbishment and PV Gavin Harriman, Business Development Manager for KGM Roofing

Anyone wanting further information, or to register for the event should contact Jo Holmes on 07825 026574 or email [email protected].

The new-look Lincoln Castle will be revealed in less than a year, and local businesses are getting ready for a tourism boost.

On Tuesday, September 23 local businesses can take part in a special conference the at the Epic Centre at Lincolnshire Showground.

The Countdown to Lincoln Castle Revealed conference will showcase the latest news from the £2o million Lincoln Castle project.

It will also give advice to local businesses for what steps they should take now in order to take advantage of the new-look castle.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the conference if they wish to learn more about the project.

Councillor Colin Davie, Executive Member for Economic Development, said: “Next year is a big one for Lincoln as the castle re-opens and we celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta with a series of memorable events.

“These will attract thousands of visitors to the area, and we want to make sure local businesses are in pole position to reap the benefits.”

The conference will begin with a short film and presentation, followed by workshops covering:

• The restoration of the castle buildings
• The latest research and archaeological findings
• Events to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta

Tickets for the Countdown to Lincoln Castle Revealed conference cost £10 per person, including lunch. Places can now be booked online.