Andrew Phillips

Tennyson Wharf will be the new name of a care home on Park Lane in Burton Waters after a competition was run by the local community.

Local pub owner Matthew Gillet came up with the winning name and received a cheque for £500. He later chose to donate the winnings to local group, Witham Hill Gymnastics Club.

The name ‘Tennyson Wharf’ was put forward as poet Lord Tennyson grew up in this part of Lincolnshire.

Matthew and Head Coach Jaime Saunders were presented with the cheque at the Woodcocks pub in Burton Waters. The pub, which is managed by Matthew, is located opposite Tennyson Wharf Care Home.

Matthew Gillet looking at a Tennyson plate in the Woodcocks pub (which Matthew manages).

Phil Lloyd, Divisional Director at Barchester, said: “Congratulations to Matthew for winning the naming competition. The name is befitting as Lord Tennyson grew up in Lincolnshire and I know we have lots of poetry lovers living in Barchester homes throughout the region.”

“We are also keen to speak with people looking for a career in the social care sector as a home of this size creates about 100 jobs and we offer great development opportunities as a top employer.”

Tennyson Wharf Care Home is located opposite Burton Waters marina, it will offer resedents views of the boats and yachts on show as well as the Lincolnshire countryside. Once open in January, the new home will offer high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care.

The show suite will open this October and will provide further information about the personlised care and rooms available.

Thousands of University of Lincoln students will be joined by famous names and faces when they graduate this September.

The graduation will see almost 3,500 students collect their degrees in 11 graduation ceremonies at Lincoln Cathedral. The ceremonies will take place from Monday 8- Thursday 11 September at 10:30am, 2:30pm and 7:30pm.

An Oscar winner, a pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist, a world record-breaking singer and a leading legal commentator have been invited to accept honorary degrees in recognition of their outstanding contribution to their fields.

Julian Fellowes, who won an Oscar for ‘Best screenplay written directly for the screen’ for the film Gosford Park, will collect an Honorary Doctorate of Arts.

Another feat includes being a writer on the critically acclaimed ITV series Downton Abbey. Downton won six Emmy Awards, including Best Writer, as well as a Golden Globe and the prize for Best Drama at the National Television Awards.

Also collecting honorary degrees are Dame Stephanie Shirley, one of the country’s most celebrated entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Andrea Spyropoulos, the President of the Royal College of Nursing, Barbara Dickson OBE, Scotland’s best-selling female album singer and Joshua Rozenberg, the acclaimed legal commentator and journalist.

University of Lincoln Vice Chancellor, Professor Mary Stuart, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating our students’ achievements, and Lincoln Cathedral provides a truly remarkable setting in which to do so. Graduation represents an opportunity to reflect on years of hard work and dedication, and look forward to many exciting times ahead.”

Among the undergraduate students attending the ceremonies will be national cheerleading champion Kirstie Hudson, who graduates from the Lincoln Business School before taking up a role at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

Also Emma Everitt, who graduates with a Journalism degree having already secured a coveted position reporting on one of the biggest football clubs in the world, at Manchester United TV (MUTV).