As part of LLRA's work on a potential Right of Way across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole in Long Leys we have been in dialogue with some of the older residents of Lincoln. This has unearthed a photograph from 1938, taken by former West End resident Betty Davy nee Gray, who has kindly given her permission for LLRA to share it. It shows her mother (Edith Gray nee Atherton) on West … [Read more...] about Long Leys & West Common in 1938
Are You a Lincolnshire Co-op Member? Here’s How You Can Help Liquorice Park
LLRA's friends over at Liquorice Park (the community-run park just off Yarborough Road) have applied to the Lincolnshire Co-op for a grant to fund the repair to the park's viewing platform on Carline Road. The park is wholly maintained by volunteers and has no income. It relies on grants and donations for major repairs and new initiatives. The grant … [Read more...] about Are You a Lincolnshire Co-op Member? Here’s How You Can Help Liquorice Park
Reminder: Santa’s Long Leys Visit 6pm-8pm Tuesday 22 Dec
Santa is looking forward to seeing as many Long Leys residents as possible tomorrow (Tuesday) night and has asked children to draw a Christmas picture to put in their windows when he visits, so he knows where to wave. As some of the roads in Long Leys are a little difficult to navigate with a sleigh, he will have to leave his reindeer at home and will be making use of an … [Read more...] about Reminder: Santa’s Long Leys Visit 6pm-8pm Tuesday 22 Dec
Santa is visiting Long Leys! Tuesday 22nd December (6-8pm)
Santa is looking forward to seeing as many residents as possible and has asked children to draw a Christmas picture to put in their windows when he visits, so he knows where to wave. See below for the approximate time that Santa will be visiting your street. We are trying to cover as much of Long Leys as possible, but will not be going down any cul-de-sacs. Santa and his … [Read more...] about Santa is visiting Long Leys! Tuesday 22nd December (6-8pm)
Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?
LLRA is continuing with efforts to get the path across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole recognised as an official Right of Way. This path leads from an existing footpath over to Whitton's Park (see map below). However, we have hit a snag in the historic evidence we require and are appealing for help from the Long Leys community. If you used the Newt Hollow or Hobblers Hole … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?