Lincolnshire Echo

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It's clear to see you're under an enormous amount of stress. What can you do to combat this? Make a better working week for yourself. If you don't put yourself first, why should others? Don't take shortcuts in work today. It is sure to come back on you and will only undo all of the hard work you have put into your career this month. Geminis can keep that secret. Make sure you know where your passport is Gemini, as the stars line up to ensure you can end this month on a high, with some really ...

Football Fans Create Wave of Vandalism and Violence ; This Week in the 1970s

GANGS of chanting football fans swept through Lincoln smashing windows, wrecking cars and terrorising old people after the Lincoln vs Grimsby derby on September 29, 1971. Surging through the city's streets in a terrifying wave of violence, they hurled stones and bricks through windows of houses in Sincil Bank, threw broken paving stones through the windows of the Grand Hotel, wrecked and overturned cars and pelted a "football special" train with bricks.

Where Were You When Elvis Died - and Did You Care? ; the Old Romantics

STU: What you up to then? STATTO: I've just been on YouTube. Did you see Serena Williams abusing that line judge at the US Open? There's been proper outrage about her threatening to shove a ball down the female judge's throat. STU: I don't wish to sound sick, mate, but was I the only one who was slightly aroused by the thought of a muscular black woman forcing an oriental bird to gag on a tennis ball? STATTO: You're an outrage!

Jungle Adventure Will Inspire Kids to Pick Up a Book

WHEN Robert Baden-Powell founded the cub branch of the Scouting movement he said: "The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others." And in recognising the power reading can play in providing that joy, he turned to Rudyard Kipling for permission to name the troop leaders after characters in the author's The Jungle Book.

Be a Blood Donor ; in Brief

Charity Worker's Run ; in Brief

A CITY housing charity worker whose father had multiple sclerosis took on a gruelling challenge to raise money for the Lincoln branch of the MS Society. Tom Whelan, 29, who grew up in Saxilby, near Lincoln, was one of the 54,000 runners who pounded the 13.1 miles between Newcastle and South Shields as part of the 29th Great North Run.

College's Big Breakfast ; in Brief

A UNIVERISTY college will celebrate the best of what Lincolnshire has to offer with a big breakfast. Bishop Grosseteste University College is hosting the BiG Lincolnshire Breakfast on Lincolnshire Day, this Thursday.

Council Paints Over Illegal Trailer Advert ; in Brief

AN ILLEGAL advert outside a village church has been removed. The advertisement appeared on a large trailer situated in a field near the crossroads on the A158 at Sausthorpe, near Horncastle.

Firefighters Deliver Contract Ultimatum ; Union Tables 'Final Offer' in Bid to Resolve Escalating Row

A FIREFIGHTERS' union has urged council bosses to accept a final offer in contract talks - or face strike action. The Lincolnshire Fire Brigades Union has tabled an offer to the council that they say avoids the need to sack 112 full-time firemen before reinstating them on new contracts with different working hours.

Calendar Competition ; in Brief

OCTOBER is the last chance to get yourself and friends on a calendar for 2010. A positive image photographic competition is being run by Lincolnshire County Council and the 12 best images of young people getting involved in volunteer work will be made into a calendar for next year.

Former Premiership Footballer to Attend Fundraiser

A FORMER Premiership footballer will appear as a guest speaker at a fundraising evening in a hotel near Lincoln. The William Farr School will host its annual Charity Sports Dinner at The Bentley Hotel, South Hykeham, on Thursday, November 20.

Famous Names to Star in City Comedy Festival ; in Brief

SIX days of comedy shows will be starting in Lincoln this week. The second Lincoln Comedy Festival will be playing in venues across the city from Thursday.

Tales of Life in Tudor Times

HISTORY buffs can learn about the Tudors thanks to a new series of talks. Using the diaries of an 84-year-old woman named Lady Rose Hickman, who used to live at Gainsborough Old Hall, enthusiast Sue Allen will be giving audiences a detailed account of life in the Tudor times.

Clubs Celebrate Pounds 40k Revamp of Church Hall

A MAKEOVER costing Pounds 40,000 has given a run-down community centre a new lease of life. St Faith's Church Hall in Lincoln's West Parade has been transformed thanks to grants from various sources, including the Lincolnshire Co-operative.

Care Home Boss Denies Willfully Neglecting Any of Her Residents

A COUNTY care home manager has denied willfully neglecting any of her residents. St Michael's Care Home in Waddington, near Lincoln, was raided by a team of social workers and detectives in 2007, allegedly after disgruntled staff tipped off the authorities.

Grapevine ; Brought to You in Association with Lincolnshire Co-Operative - at the Heart of the Community

CONINGSBY Jean Edwards 01526 342022 THE women's section of the Coningsby, Tattershall and District Royal British Legion held its first meeting after the summer break with the Act of Homage recited by president Doris Rudd. Chairman Jill Addinall reported on a very successful June birthday luncheon held at Macaulay's Restaurant in Woodhall Spa.

Fly a Kite: A City

FLY A KITE: A city centre venue was given an tribal feel thanks to music from a drumming group. Doncaster-based percussionist Satnam Singh, pictured, led an Indian rhythm African drumming workshop at Lincoln''s Drill Hall.

Arts Festival in Town ; in Brief

AN INTERNATIONAL arts festival is taking place in a county seaside town. For the next week and a half people will have the chance to see international artists performing - mostly free of charge.

Dance for Fitness ; in Brief

PEOPLE are being encouraged to put on their dancing shoes and start staying fit with a twist. ArtsNK is putting on the classes for people in the North Kesteven district aged between five and 95.

Church Cash Raised ; in Brief