May in Sleaford & Surrounding Villages
Did you know that May takes its name from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and flourishing? It certainly feels fitting at this time of year. Across Sleaford and the surrounding villages, the landscape is coming into its own: gardens are in bloom, the swans are back on the Slea (in a new nesting spot this year) and waiting for their eggs to hatch, and those brighter, longer days are inviting us all to get out and enjoy ourselves. There’s plenty happening locally to help you do just that.
Talking of the Slea, you can feel a little more like a swan with the Slea Paddlers, who are holding a Come & Try Day on the 30th, a great opportunity to give canoeing or kayaking a go. Meanwhile, down at The Playhouse, Sleaford Little Theatre are hosting their 1 Act Play Festival, featuring a trio of dramas penned by local writers, a real celebration of the area’s creative talent. The Sleaford Model Railway Exhibition also returns on the 30th, with impressive layouts on display at St George’s Academy.
With the sunny weather we’ve been enjoying recently, is anyone getting in the mood for a picnic? In one of this month’s competitions, we could help you do just that as you have the chance to win a delicious buffet and cake from Kate Badley Catering. We’ve also got a stationery set up for grabs, along with a new children’s book by a local author.
Elsewhere in this issue, we’re celebrating 140 years of the Salvation Army in Sleaford, as well as their exciting move to a new community church on Grantham Road. They’re marking the occasion with a coffee morning on the 9th. Don’t forget, you can find more details on all these events in our What’s On diary.
We’re also shining a light on hedgehogs for Hedgehog Awareness Week, looking at how we can all help protect this much-loved creature. And if you’re an early riser, Dawn Chorus Day takes place on the 3rd, well worth setting the alarm for!
Let’s Talk Local returns this month as we chat to local author and fellow magazine publisher Clive Simpson, who has just released his debut novel Flood Waters Down, a thriller set on the Lincolnshire fens where the sea levels are rising. Clive also joined us in the studio for this month’s Strong Lincs Podcast, where he talks not only about his book but also his expertise in space and the cosmos. Keep an ear out for that when it lands.
If you’re hoping for some blossoming in your business, or have an event you’d like to share with Sleaford and the surrounding villages, make May your month of growth and get in touch. We’re always pleased to welcome new advertisers and community groups who want to see what a spot in the magazine can do for them. And, by the way, we’ve recently welcomed a new member to the team who’ll be working closely with local businesses on their promotion and marketing, another step in helping our community thrive.
Have a great month, and we’ll see you next time.
YOUR LOCAL LINCS TEAM
Cogglesford Watermill
We’ve had the pleasure of working with Your Local Lincs for a couple of years now, and it’s been an absolute delight! Visitors to the mill frequently mention they found us in the magazine.
Rich and the team are great to work with and often pop along to our events to support us and take photos. Their professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to support local events and businesses are commendable, and truly appreciated.
From start to finish, they’ve demonstrated an understanding of our needs and consistently support us, bringing a level of passion and enthusiasm that is infectious.
Working with Your Local Lincs has been an enjoyable experience and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future. Highly recommended!
Sleaford Town Council
Sleaford Town Council have been advertising in Your Local Lincs for a number of years now and we find that it is a very effective way to promote our events and council news. We have a full page in the publication every other month and this enables us to distribute information about the council to a wide area.
We have a very good working relationship with the Your Local Lincs team and they go above and beyond every time!
They are also very supportive of all our events for the town including the Sleaford 1940s Day and the Sleaford Christmas Market.
We can’t recommend Your Local Lincs highly enough and would recommend advertising in the publication to everyone!
Dan & Van
We’re proud to have been a part of the magazine’s journey and its legacy within the community. Over the years, Your Local Lincs Magazine has been an invaluable partner, helping us connect with local customers and grow our business. Their support, professionalism, and dedication to promoting local services have made a real difference to my business.
Thank you for all the help and support to far, and here’s to many more years of success for this fantastic publication!
Wellness Lincs
Your Local Lincs is a great magazine and my first port of call when I relocated to the Sleaford area in 2022 to advertise my fitness and massage therapy services.
Many of my clients first came to me from seeing my advert in Your Local Lincs and are now regular and valued clients.
Ultra Dry
Your Local Lincs is a great magazine. The team are fab to work with – professional, helpful and friendly. The magazine goes out every month without fail. It’s great quality and advertising with them really does make a difference to our business. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.
Time For You
We love the quality of Your Local Lincs Magazine and always find it an interesting read. It is the perfect way for us to advertise our business and reach out to potential new clients as it covers such a large distribution area. Thank you!
Kitchen Makeovers
Working with Your Local Lincs is an absolute pleasure. Their team is always incredibly responsive and professional. I would highly recommend them for any advertising needs.
Dansum Property Services
As a long-time advertiser with this trusted publication, we’ve seen firsthand the positive impact it has on the local community and businesses like ours. For several years, our partnership with the magazine has been invaluable in reaching new customers and strengthening our ties with the community.
Flaxwell Plumbing
Every time I speak to customers they say they got my number from this magazine!
The advertising is working really well in the Your Local Lincs Magazine!
Flooring by Henton
As our main show room is not on the high street this publication acts as our shop window to the public. We’ve advertised with Your Local Lincs since it first started and we have continued to find this the most successful form of advertising.
Roofline Solutions
Advertising with Your Local Lincs pays for itself. People like to use a local tradesman and this is the best place to advertise in our area.
Charity in the Community
As your essential community magazine, our community is naturally at our heart, and what is at the heart of every community? Charity.
We've been reflecting on the various campaigns we've supported during our 21 years of producing magazines. But what charity-related endeavours will we find on our pages in our 22nd year? Is there something out there going on in our community that you would like us to know about? Whether you're a veteran organisation or an individual starting something new, we'd love to hear from you. Would you like us to give your charity some exposure? We're on the lookout for new philanthropic endeavours in our community and would love to hear about the worthy things going on around us.
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