⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Community Noticeboard Form

We think it's true to say that a sense of togetherness and community spirit is all around us.

This community noticeboard gives you the chance to read about some of the brilliant things that are happening right now in your communities and about some of the amazing groups and volunteers.

If you have a story you'd like to tell us about then please contact the Community Team via community@lincolnshire.coop, 01522 544 632 or fill in our online form here:

Community Noticeboard Form.

Boston Pioneers Academy

I just wanted to say a huge 'Thank you' to all members of the community who have helped raise funds for our breakfast club. This funding will be invaluable to us and ensure that all children are able to enter the classroom 'ready to learn'.

Updated: Monday 4th October 2021.

Hunstanton Primary School

Age UK LSL

The past 18 months have been extremely difficult for care homes as the pandemic has meant that residents in care homes have not been able to receive visits from their loved ones Whilst things have started to reopen and we are allowed to visit friends and family, for care homes there are still processes which need to be followed to keep residents safe, this has proved to be a lengthy, time consuming process. Age UK has an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join us as a Volunteer Host which will assist care homes in reducing the time these processes take This role is an extremely rewarding one as volunteers will be helping loved ones visit their family members and friends safely. Working within a care home they will greet and welcome visitors and support them through the Covid testing process. Volunteers will be trained and supported by a project coordinator We need volunteers throughout Lincolnshire - any volunteering will be in a local care home and limited to a few hours per week to fit with your availability

Updated: Monday 4th October 2021.

2nd Middle Rasen Brownies and 2nd Market Rasen Brownies

Middle Rasen and Market Rasen Brownies recently benefited from the Community Champion Scheme and I wanted to say and huge thank you and let you know how we have utilised the monies.

Both units met on Zoom from March 2020 through to the middle of May this year, with only a couple of face-to-face meetings in between. The Brownies were delighted to return to face-to-face meetings and as a result of the grant received, we were able to takes them on a few trips last term. We are lucky to have a local Girlguiding Campsite within our local area and we spent two meetings bark rubbing, making jewellery, carrying out science experiments, building bird nests and feeders plus lots of other activities too. We also had visits to have a go at Archery and the High ropes at Wild Pines which is Brownies all thoroughly enjoyed; it was great to see the Brownies confidence grow throughout these meetings. We have also enjoyed a trip to a local farm and a walk, followed by ice cream and a presentation evening to hand out all the badges earned.

Updated: Wednesday 25th August 2021.

Blyton Memorial Hall

Thank you for your donations which have allowed us to buy new small lightweight tables for use in our smaller room that is used by groups such as W.I and Evergreens. They also look great when the room is used for our coffee mornings.

Updated: Wednesday 18th August 2021.

Crowland Town Walking Groups

We would like to express huge thanks for the exceptional amount of £1760.26 raised by The Community Champions Scheme and Co-op members of Crowland Co-op store.

Crowland Town Walking Groups have been running for well over 10 years. Volunteer walk leaders organise weekly walks in and around Crowland for members, followed by a coffee and chat in the local Hub. On alternate Saturdays some members enjoy longer walks and a picnic further afield, car sharing.

During the last 18 months our members have missed the weekly activity and important social interaction. BUT, on August 4th, on a beautiful sunny day we enjoyed our first walk since March 2020. There was a lot of chatting and everyone was so pleased to be back!

This very generous donation will secure our insurance for the future, enable us to organise a Fish and Chips lunch in the very near future, and in Spring/early Summer 2022, we hope to resume our away day trips, by organising at least one coach outing.

Updated: Wednesday 18th August 2021.

Sturton by Stow Indoor Bowls Club

Our Club wish to say a big thank you to the Lincolnshire Community team and local members, who together raised the wonderful amount of money, to help in providing new bowls for our club members.

The Sturton By Stow bowls Club have been providing an enjoyable and competitive evening playing indoor bowls each week and enjoy tea and biscuits at half time for many years.

Updated: Tuesday 4th August 2021.

Southwell Community First Responders

We are writing to say thank you for making our group your Spring Community Champions and the very generous donation to the CFR Group, it is very much appreciated and will hopefully be put towards adding another publicly accessible defibrillator to our network in Southwell.

We are hoping to be able to put a further publicly accessible defibrillator in the Church Street/Easthorpe area of Southwell. Failing that it will be used to maintain our existing defibrillators with new batteries and pads.

Updated: Wednesday 4th August 2021.

Coningsby & Tattershall Lions Club

Thank you SO much for the Community Champion Award of £890.09. As always, all our Charity funds are used to support the local community. Thanks for helping us to help the community.

We have been busy feeding the hungry. Many families are struggling in the current pandemic. We try to provide assistance where needed. We also deliver medical prescriptions to those who are unable to leave their home.

Updated: Monday 2nd August 2021.

Spalding & District Indoor Bowls Club

A huge thank you to the Community Champions Scheme, Spring 2021, and to all of the Coop members who voted for us.

The £510.27 will go towards purchasing remote controls for our scoreboards. We will continue fund raising to reach the £3,500 needed.

When we reach our target it will mean that members, many in their 70's and 80's will not have to climb over the rink to enter scores. It will make a huge difference to many members.

Updated: Monday 2nd August 2021.

Watermeadows Allotment Society

For two years we’ve grown vegetables for the Bassetlaw Food Bank. Usually starting in March with rhubarb and leeks through to Christmas with sprouts and parsnips we make a weekly delivery to the Foodbank’s site in Worksop. The Lincolnshire coop and it’s members at the Kilton store have recently donated funds . This will enable us to improve our yields and give the Foodbank additional cold storage facilities.

Updated: Monday 26th July 2021.

Emily Harris Foundation

Thank you so much for choosing us to be one of the Community Champions - our local store raised a fantastic £1380.40! This money is being used to continue our support of families who find themselves with a baby on the neonatal unit at King's Mill Hospital. We provide Welcome Packs, bus tokens, meal vouchers, a counselling service and many other things to help in what is a very stressful time. We couldn't continue our work without the support and generosity of so many people. Thank you to each and every one of you!

Updated: Monday 26th July 2021.

Lincolnshire Wolds Riding for the Disabled

Running sessions each week enabling adults and children with disabilities to horse ride and carriage drive which is hugely beneficial physically and emotionally as well as being great fun! A huge thank you to Lincolnshire Coop Community Champions for supporting our charity and helping us to keep the group running.

Updated: Monday 26th July 2021.

Gainsborough Community wheels

Gainsborough Community Wheels thanks Lincolnshire Co-op Community Champions for their support - a great sum was donated to our scheme.

Updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021.

Good Neighbour Schemes Boston

Good Neighbour Schemes are being planned for Boston, as a resident we need your input. Please follow the link below to have your say www.communitylincs.com

Updated: Tuesday 20th July 2021.

Sturton & Stow Agricultural & Horticultural Association

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Co-op members who did their shopping in the Saxilby store and helped raise £918 for the association through Community Champions. We will be spending it on new photo/ picture boards, tablecloths, printing costs and hire fees.

Updated: Monday 19th July 2021.

Canwick Village Hall & Social Club

A BIG THANK YOU for making us one of your spring 2021 community champions. Your award of £626.54, raised by the Branston Lincolnshire Co-op members, has been very gratefully received.

During this period of lockdown our village hall has unfortunately had to remain closed. With the support of village volunteers*, we have been refurbishing some parts of our hall.

These funds, which are a magnificent amount, will go a long way towards upgrading our aged toilets facilities. With this refurbishment finished and we can fully reopen up for use by our village and the surrounding areas it will provide a more pleasant and hygienic environment for our hall users for many years to come.

Thank you once again Branston Lincolnshire Co-op members * Additional volunteers to assist us further would be most welcome.

Updated: Monday 19th July 2021.

Long Bennington Church Council

The PCC wishes to thank the Co-op and its members for the grant of £717.15 towards work being done in the churchyard for the benefit of the local community. This includes grass cutting, boarder clearing and tree removal.

Updated: Monday 19th July 2021.

William Snarey Trust, Reading Rooms Holbeach

Thank you so much for our cheque this month. The Hall roof has been repaired, and the front door repainted. It is all smart and weather tight ready for reopening on Monday 19th. We really appreciate the support from the community and the Co-op.

Updated: Monday 19th July 2021.

Billinghay Amateur Dramatics Association

After many difficulties presented to us over this past year, we will be working on a variety show to perform over the summer. The funding recieved from the Lincolnshire Co-op will go towards improving our audion facilities with wireless microphone systems, mobile stage lighting and expanding our wardrobe.

Updated: Thursday 15th July 2021.

The Edward Richardson Primary School

The staff and children of The Edward Richardson Primary School in Tetford were delighted to receive a cheque from the Co-op, which will help to fund their new polytunnel project. We very much look forward to sharing more news and some photos in the autumn term. Thanks to everyone who has supported us and for helping us to get this exciting new project up and running.

Updated: Thursday 15th July 2021.

FREG (Farndon Residents Environment Group)

One of our focus areas is the management of Farndon Park, a woodland originally planted by FREG. We have plans to create wildflower areas, wildlife habitats and increase biodiversity. The award will go towards tree planting in the Autumn to ensure that we create a long lasting legacy for villagers/ visitors and the wildlife to enjoy!

Watch this space for an update later in the year.

Updated: Thursday 15th July 2021.

Grimsby Guide Dogs

We do various fundraising events to help raise much needed funds for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Although this is a national charity all funds raised by our group locally get spent locally to help people with sight problems. and provide Guide Dogs and support Dogs for all ages.

We have lots of collection boxes about and people can sponsor a puppy. But the local Group is have a stall on Freeman Street Market on 17 July and Fairfield Fish Bar on 1 August.

We sell various things from key rings, pens, pencils, bookmarks, note books to soft toy dog toys. We also have an instant win tombola for 50p a ticket with a chance to win a soft toy dog. We are also planning on doing a box collection in future.

We are looking for more volunteers to help out.

Updated: Thursday 24th June 2021.

Crescent Community Hub

We are a community hub in Cleethorpes, that offer different activities for the public. We have got Ballroom Dancing, Dance Fusion, Sewing Groups and so much more. Come in and see us.

Updated: Wednesday 16th June 2021.

Tonic Health Dementia Support

We run Focus day groups for people living with dementia to give them the opportunity to have a day out with like minded people and to give their carers/spouse a few hours to themselves which is just as important .

The hours for this is 10am to 4pm, currently we have 2 groups running and there is space in group 2 which is on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Numbers are restricted for now but I'm ever hopeful we can increase these as the world slowly starts again!

The Focus day is light hearted with the aim to have fun while doing various activities such as quizzes, arts projects and games. The venue is Tonic 44 Café in Surfleet, cost per session is £24 which includes morning refreshments and biscuits, 2 course hot lunch and afternoon refreshments and cake all made by our lovely cook Lynda!

Also included is any materials used for the activities. Our Coffee and Natter is a drop in café which is on a Wednesday afternoon for 2 hours and we hope to reopen this after the next government announcement on 21st June. This will also be held at a Tonic 44 and people attending order and pay for their own refreshments.

Updated: Monday 14th June 2021.

Branston Community Group

I am looking for volunteers to be Group Volunteer Co-ordinators. As an integral member of the BCG-GNS committee and working on a rotational basis (min 1 month).

The role involves being the single point of contact for the Group in respect of responding to requests for assistance and allocating volunteers to tasks.

Full training will be given and you’ll be provided with a laptop, mobile phone with the ability of top ups, encrypted USB stick and all information as required.

The hours are 0900 to 1700hrs, seven days a week.

If you have the personality, the time and voluntary commitment to act as a key role in what is a very successful Community Group or if you would like any further information, please call Judy the current Co-ordinator on 07395 906220.

Updated: Tuesday 19th May 2021.

Branston Community Group

On Tuesday 18th May it was the Food Bank that grabbed the limelight with three donations being received, one of which included the contents of the Community Collection basket in the Branston Co-op Foodstore.

Thank you to everyone who contributed in order to help those in need across our community, it’s really appreciated.

Updated: Tuesday 19th May 2021.

Bambi Parent & Toddler Group Haxey

Without the Community Champions Scheme purchasing this level of equipment would have been totally outside our means. We received £604 from yourself and the equipment was £714, so we only had to find £110 ourselves which made it possible. I’m so excited to see the children’s faces!!

Updated: Tuesday 18th May 2021.