as well as those visiting the town for work and leisure are invited to share their views on the Barton-upon-Humber Neighbourhood Plan that will help shape future development in the town over the next 10 to 15 years Neighbourhood plans are community-led policy documents and help to give people a great say in how the areas they live or spend time in develop neighbourhood plans form part of the wider North Lincolnshire Development Plan and are used by the council when considering planning applications The Barton-upon-Humber Neighbourhood Plan has been developed by Barton-upon-Humber Town Council and covers the whole of the town council’s area The plan focuses on seven different themes: People can make their comments on the plan during a consultation period running for six weeks from Thursday 17 April to Wednesday 4 June 2025 A copy of the plan and supporting documents are available to view on the neighbourhood planning section of the council’s website. To comment, complete the Barton-upon-Humber survey online a response can be made by email to spatial.planning@northlincs.gov.uk or by post to: Place Planning Team Copies of the consultation documents will also be available to view at Baysgarth Community Hub and Church Square House reception in Scunthorpe during the consultation period The consultation does not present an opportunity to add to or alter the plan directly It is an opportunity for consultees to raise concerns with the independent examiner to inform the decision on whether the submitted plan meets the Basic Conditions cabinet member for environment and strategy said: “Neighbourhood plans give communities the chance to have an input into how their area develops in the future It’s great that Barton has developed its own plan setting out how they would like their area to grow.” North Lincolnshire Council will arrange for an independent examination to be carried out and all consultation responses will be submitted to the independent examiner for consideration any recommended modifications will be published in the examiner’s report the council will then arrange a referendum in which local people will be given the chance to vote on whether they support the plan if it is supported by the local community at referendum the Barton-upon-Humber Neighbourhood Plan will be adopted by full council It will then be considered when planning decisions are made For more information about the Neighbourhood Plan process please email spatial.planning@northlincs.gov.uk It was a cold and rainy start to the morning that dampened the ground but not the spirits of these amazing volunteers the warmth of the parkrun family welcome drove away any thoughts of rain and things dried up and heated up remarkably Setting up the course was apparently simple and easy - the well-oiled machine of experience and discipline offered by regulars to the several new and enthusiastic helpers meant setting-up went smoothly and efficiently A handful of new and visiting parkrunners were warmly welcomed and expertly guided through the Baysgarth Park course layout friends from the distant port of Bristol were on hand to join in the fun Today was featured as the welcome return to parkrun of the PARKWALK scheme where volunteer parkwalkers were on-hand to accompany anyone who chose to walk and engage in a friendly chat or receive moral support while taking on the 5Km course After receiving a generous helping of verbal input from me during the Run Director's welcome the rapturous group of happy participants waited anxiously at the Start line for the final two minutes before they were finally set free to sprint nonchalantness and various other outward expressions that greeted the marshals were appreciated and cheered on dogs with leads and young folk pulling along responsible adults were interspersed with serious sprinters gentle joggers and engaging walkers - all enjoying the warming conditions Daniel Woodforth came home first in just 17:11 and Grace Rosser was the first lady to cross the line in 21:04 But everyone came home in under an hour and many PBs as well as first time results were achieved Everyone can be proud of the effort they put in A tally of 103 parkrunners and parkwalkers participated and based on the levels of appreciation directed towards me as Run Director on behalf of the great team of volunteers it was clear that all had enjoyed their morning dose of exercise Baysgarth Park Parkrun is where my Parkrun journey began back in February where Trish Prady dragged me along (I think we can safely say I caught the Parkrun bug and have done 31 more since then!) Back in Barton (visiting family for Christmas) I returned to Baysgarth Park and was joined by 118 people as we braved the icy wind to run this morning led by Daniel Woodforth (who came in at 17:33!) one Father Christmas and two Mrs Classes (as far as I could count!) The festive spirit was high as Barton and District Brass band played Christmas jingles cheering the runners on (which was really magical) There were many runners in festive jumpers reindeer antlers and even some elf slippers We had visitors from near (Barnsley) and far (Cornwall) ((I appreciated the welcoming “woo”)) and we had a few milestones - Angharad Williams (50) Gail Colville (100) and Claudia Holden (100) who make sure this is a really special parkrun everyone is very welcoming and friendly and the course is not as complicated as it looks I look forward to coming back to run with you again soon What a fabulous #60 Parkrun at Baysgarth Park this morning The course was awash with the colours of autumn and the amazing volunteers were on top form again There really is no friendlier team of volunteers even providing an inspiring and motivational soundtrack to encourage us around the course I know I really needed that this morning (hope my running moves entertained you too There were 28 volunteers who helped to get 137 runners walkers and joggers safely over the finish line this morning with Daniel W taking top spot this morning Thanks once again to all who came to support this event RD Siobhan W and the team who made it possible If you’d like to join our friendly park run family as a volunteers or know more then don’t hesitate to get in touch with our fabulous volunteer coordinator Sarah New Year's Day Baysgarth Park parkrun - it's all systems go Once again Baysgarth Park will be hosting a parkrun event on New Year's Day which falls on Wednesday 1st January in 2025 If you're able to help out volunteering in any capacity (roles such as setting up barcode scanning if you're a faster finisher or course checking as a warm up can all be done alongside parkrunning) Our roster is open......baysgarthpark@parkrun.com © parkrun Limited (Company Number: 07289574) No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner Preparation work has already begun on several roads in Barton-upon-Humber ready for the resurfacing programme to be rolled out this week 7.30am to 5pm – plane carriageway under full road closure  7.30am to 5pm – resurface carriageway under full road closure  7.30am to 5pm – line carriageway under full road closure  The closure will not extend to south of Butts Road until after 9am to allow for school traffic resurface and line carriageway under full road closure  7.30am to 6pm – replace manhole lids/frames under localised traffic management  7.30am to 6pm – plane carriageway under traffic lights and 6pm to 6am – resurface carriageway under full road closure  7.30am to 6pm – plane carriageway under traffic lights and 6pm to 6am – resurface carriageway under full road closure   For more details on roadworks happening across North Lincolnshire, visit the roadworks page The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response A proposed development plan for Barton-upon-Humber which would significantly shape its future up to 2039 Residents and visitors are being invited to have their say on the latest version of the plan for the town before it is assessed by an independent examiner the document could then be adopted after a local referendum Having a Barton-upon-Humber Neighbourhood Plan has been a desired goal of Barton Town Council since 2018 would shape how future planning decisions for the town and its immediate surrounding area are handled It represents a wish-list of how Barton would like to look come 2039 and protections for some of its most valued buildings and spaces Residents and visitors can comment on it until Wednesday It is not an opportunity to alter the plan directly but rather raise concerns for the future independent examiner The examiner will be sourced by North Lincolnshire Council and will decide if it meets neighbourhood plan basic conditions any recommended changes will be published in the examiner’s report a referendum will then be arranged in which local people will be given the chance to vote on whether they support the plan North Lincolnshire Cllr David Rose (Conservative - Axholme South) said: "Neighbourhood plans give communities the chance to have an input into how their area develops in the future It’s great that Barton has developed its own plan setting out how they would like their area to grow." The plan has been put together since initial consultations in 2020 which have been followed by numerous further chances for locals to have their say Covering the whole of the town council area A preface states "it is vital that its core characteristics are not lost" as Barton develops The town must also at the same time respond "to local needs and aspirations" The neighbourhood plan states the top five desired improvements from initial public engagement: Heavy traffic Bungalows were also top of most needed properties in the town though this is likely to have been shaped by the largest responding demographic being aged 60 and above Read More: Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from Scunthorpe with our free newsletter The plan largely reinforces existing town priorities It also identifies prized community facilities dozens of non-designated heritage assets - old properties that are not Grade II-listed - and green spaces to be protected from development Copies of the consultation documents will also be available to view at Baysgarth Community Hub and Church Square House reception in Scunthorpe during the consultation Get all the latest stories, sent straight to your WhatsApp - all you need to do is click the link We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Plans to build the first phase of Barton-upon-Humber’s link road – connecting Barrow Road North Lincolnshire Council’s planning committee has approved the latest multi-million pound investment to the area’s road network which will help reduce congestion through the town Residents will also benefit from nine miles of new cycling routes as travel around Barton becomes safer and easier The transformation of the town’s travel infrastructure has been made possible after a successful North Lincolnshire Council bid for near £20m of funding said: “We have spent a long time over several rounds of consultation listening to and meeting residents in Barton to see how they would like their town to develop I’m delighted we are now in a position to drive forward with the plans “These are once in a generation improvements that will make a huge difference to local people – residents told us they wanted to see the amount of HGV traffic passing through the town reduced alongside more convenient access to shopping areas This is what the new link road and brand-new cycling network will help to achieve.” The investment has already seen improvements made to Barton’s passenger interchange – with more upgrades still to come To support the active travel boost of the new cycling network EV charging points will also be included in the extended station car park with bus shelter improvements and real-time passenger information works also in the pipeline A tender will launch in Autumn 2024 – with businesses invited to submit their application on YORtender The works in Barton are the latest multi-million pound development on North Lincolnshire’s road network which will reduce congestion at Berkeley Circle and cut commuting times to and from Scunthorpe The second phase of roadworks are underway on Falkland Way upgrading of bus stop facilities and a new Toucan crossing pedestrian facility The council is committed to improving and maintaining roads and making roads safer for all and has committed nearly £10m in 2024/25 towards this with an extra £3m announced today at the council’s budget meeting (20 February) maintaining and keeping our roads safe across North Lincolnshire for drivers We are already investing millions of pounds to improve the road network so it is fantastic that an extra £3m has been announced in the council’s budget to improve roads “Helping residents to stay connected to their friends “We always aim to keep disruptions to a minimum and will plan works around quieter times such as through the night where possible.”  For more details on roadworks happening across North Lincolnshire, visit the roadworks page Hidden in the grounds of Options Applegate House a centre providing support for autistic adults the former air raid shelter is open to visitors as part of Heritage Open Days Complete with authentic artefacts from the Wilderspin National School Museum volunteers said the experience offered a real insight into what it might have been like to take shelter during an air raid The land housing the bunker is also home to a rare air raid warden's office and volunteer co-ordinator Caroline Edwards said she was keen to co-curate an immersive museum so it could be opened alongside the shelter The attraction on Holydyke will be welcoming visitors on Sunday 15 September from 10:00 to 15:00 BST Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here ShareSaveCan you restore model steelworks hidden away for 30 years?The model is about 60 or 70 years old and had many moving parts, including a shunting locomotive. 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The future of one of North Lincolnshire’s finest listed buildings has been secured after North Lincolnshire Council declared Baysgarth House in Barton-upon-Humber a community asset £450,000 of council support will protect the important landmark which will now undergo an ambitious restoration programme led by the team behind another of the town’s iconic buildings who will lease the Georgian house for 15 years When the doors are thrown open visitors will be able to find out more about the area’s fascinating history in interactive exhibitions enjoy local produce in a Stableyard tea room take part in family friendly activities inspired by the surrounding Green Flag award-winning parkland Six jobs will be created as part of the House’s exciting transformation into a vibrant community facility that will benefit all residents and further boost Barton’s reputation as an important visitor destination said: “I am really pleased that we have been able to step in and protect Baysgarth House – it is an important landmark that means a great deal to the people of Barton “We will continue to work closely with the Ropewalk team as the transformation takes shape and they will help to ensure Baysgarth House remains at the heart of the community for all generations to enjoy for many years to come.” The Grade II* listed Baysgarth House is to be protected The exciting plans follow the emphatic results of a consultation with residents who were asked to have their say on the future of the Grade II* listed house An overwhelming majority – 94 per cent of respondents – wanted Baysgarth House to tell the story of Barton and its surroundings while 82 per cent indicated they felt the site would benefit from a café Visitors can look forward to an extensive exhibition programme with plans to tell the story of the Nelthorpe family as well as the important role Barton played in the production of bicycles Families will also be able to learn more about the important specimen trees that can be found in the beautiful parkland “The Ropewalk is delighted to be involved in the re-opening of Baysgarth House Museum something that Barton residents have been calling for since its closure “The House and surrounding park has been treasured by residents and visitors alike since it was handed over to the then Barton Urban District Council in 1930 and we intend to build on that legacy by making it once again an integral part of our community “There is a lot of work to do and we are eager to get started so that we can welcome visitors back inside this lovely building.” It comes after the council stepped in to protect another of the town’s listed buildings – the former Oddfellows’ Hall In addition to the £450,000 support from North Lincolnshire Council £250,000 is confirmed from the Community Ownership Fund Follow Baysgarth House’s restoration on Facebook Work to cut back trees and scrub on the A15/A1077 Barton roundabout will increase safety for motorists and also encourage wildflowers and wildlife The junction is being closed for resurfacing work at the end of the month and clearance work has been scheduled for the same time This will improve visibility in the area and reduce accident risk Clearing trees and vegetation will also improve biodiversity and encourage a larger number of plantlife It is also one of only two sites in North Lincolnshire for the common broomrape an unusual parasitic plant that depends on the roots of other plants Increasing the number of wild plants will attract insects and pollinators to the area To enable the resurfacing and safety work to be carried out the following traffic management plans will be in place on the roundabout: • Tuesday 22 April – Friday 25 April – Inner ring lane closure 9am – 4pm each day • Monday 28 April – Friday 2 May – Full road closure of interchange and all approaches 8pm – 6am each day nestled on the south side of the Humber estuary was approximately 12,000 but when it comes to live music this small North Lincolnshire Town punches well above its weight The reason for that lies in no small part to the Ropery Hall a community venue with a seated capacity of around 120 that offers an eclectic mix of theatre comedy and music of all genres almost ever night of the week Tonight everyone of those 120 seats were taken up as the venue welcomed back to come out of these shores for a very long time they are supported by an artist who could almost be described as a godfather of the UK Americana music scene with his work initially with the iconic band The Long Ryders and latterly with The Coal Porters It was little wonder that the pre-gig excitement was almost tangible the chatter more akin to teenagers rather than well let’s not get bogged down by specifics Since the release of their debut album “Over The Silvery Lake” in 2016 The Hanging Stars have carved out a strong following amongst the UK Americana fraternity have raved enthusiastically about their following four albums with 2022’s “Hollow Heart” receiving a much deserved 9/10 from our esteemed scribe Paul Kerr Earlier this year they released their much anticipated fifth album “On A Golden Shore” and recent months has seen them out on the road to promote this new offering one immediately noticed that the band were reduced to just a four piece with regular pedal steel player Joe Harvey-Whyte nowhere to be seen Starting their set with two songs from their most recent album the show began with ‘Let Me Dream Of You’ followed by ‘Happiness Is A Bird’ the challenges a rock band creates for the sound men of small venues the gremlins in the sound appeared to be cured only for lead singer and guitarist Richard Olson’s monitor to fall from the stage landing at the feet of those at the front though it did take a few minutes to rectify the problem probably caused by so much equipment packed onto the small stage requiring the monitor to be perched a little too precariously not allowing for the vibration caused by the four musicians Things resumed with the band delving into their back catalogue firstly to their 2018 album “Songs For Somewhere Else” for a glorious rendition of the beautiful ‘For You (My Blue Eyed Son)’ That was matched by the fabulous ‘Heavy Blue’ that first appeared on the 2020 album “A New Kind Of Sky” with the previous sound problems a thing of the past (or so we thought) Olson on great form wonderfully assisted by bass player Sam Herman guitarist and keyboard player Patrick Ralla Their harmonies are one of the band’s strongest assets apply proved by another song from their second album which was followed by a run of songs from the new album including ‘Washing Line’ and the exquisite ‘Sweet Light’ complete with some fabulous lead lines from Ralla’s guitar Up to this point ‘Radio On’ had been the only song on the set list from their outstanding fourth album “Hollow Heart” Thankfully that was rectified during the second half of the show initially with the sublime ‘Ava’ that billows effortlessly from the stage transporting the audience back to the late 1960’s with Ralla’s guitar conjuring up memories of The Byrds at their most adventurist This retro sound was continued with the energetic ‘I Don’t Want To Feel So Bad Anymore’ the delightful harmonies once again excelling on a song that acts like a musical link through the decades from the aforementioned Byrds right through to the LA’s There’s still time for the band to include one song from their debut album with an enjoyable rendition of ‘The House On The Hill’ before closing the show with the title track from their 2022 album ‘Hollow Eyes Hollow Heart’ with it’s atmospheric opening bars before bursting into a kaleidoscope of sound that sees Ralla pick up his Rickenbacker for the first time this evening adjusting his effect pedals to distort the sound during the extended instrumental passage The band leave the stage to a tumultuous reception and after a few minutes they return without tripping or knocking anything over to their 2020 album and the infectious ‘I Will Please You’ Here Ralla plays the keyboards as Olson leads the congregation in the chorus and enthusiastic handclapping and just when you think the sound gremlins that beset the early part of the show are nothing but a distant memory Olson’s monitor once again comes loose and falls at the feet of those closest to the stage who to be fair was probably blissfully unaware his view blocked by the exhilarated crowd on what was truly a memorable show tonight’s show could almost have been advertised as a double-header with founding member and frontman for The Long Ryders and Coal Porters Sid Griffin opening the evening’s proceedings A winner of an AMAUK International Trailblazer Award Griffin finally got round to releasing his fifth solo album “The Journey From Grape To Raisin” To be fair Griffin has been anything but idle during this period what with the relaunching of The Long Ryders after close on a 30 year hiatus while still touring and recording with The Coal Porters On top of this Griffin has been putting his Bachelor’s degree in journalism that he gained in 1977 to good use both as an author as well as extensive freelance writing he has also become a renowned producer of both radio and television shows You’d almost think there was no end to the man’s talents he tells it somewhat differently during his onstage rapport with the audience Griffin’s role as opening act for this run of shows could be viewed as returning a favour as The Hanging Stars had the honour of playing support on The Long Ryders tour back in April 2019 At the time Griffin waxed lyrically about the London based outfit and clearly a mutual appreciation has developed Griffin navigated his way to his seat on stage where a musical stand supported a multiple collection of laminated lyric sheets which would be discarded to the floor once they had served their purpose Griffin informed the audience that these days something that the younger generation of musicians struggle to comprehend but one feels that tonight’s congregation could fully empathise with ‘The Last Ten Seconds Of Life’ is a true story of a late night car trip that almost ends in disaster when a deer appears on the road like many of the songs on the album deals with mortality and Griffin’s between track banter with the audience is full of anecdotes on the passing of time and the onset of old age another from the new album entitled ‘When I’m Drinking I Think In Spanish’ covers the more familiar territory of deceit A rendition of The Byrds take on the traditional song ‘John Riley’ precedes a couple of numbers from The Cole Porters’ repertoire including the fabulous ‘The Day The Last Ramone Died’ that allows Griffin the opportunity to swap acoustic guitar for mandolin There’s also time to throw in a couple of songs from The Long Ryders back catalogue starting with ‘Final Wild Son’ a song that appeared on their comeback album “Psychedelic Country Soul” in 2019 Griffin then returned to his new album for the last two numbers of his forty minute set First there was a little levity with the hilariously titled ‘I Want To Be The Man (My Dog Thinks I Am)‘ which like so many of his songs embodies a subtle The final track ‘Why I Play Guitar’ already feels like a Griffin classic as it tells the true story of busking at 7.00am at the request of Channel 4 for a television programme they were recording but then never used while the narrative name-checks many of his musical heroes as he dreams of playing at Carnegie Hall dreams of that particular hall might still be a little out of reach Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […] we dodged the rain at Baysgarth this morning it was lashing it down so I felt particularly smug about that Especially since my better half got soaked at Forest Rec parkrun At an overcast Barton-upon-Humber this morning there were 97 of us gathered to run event #48 at Baysgarth Park parkrun a beautifully preserved Grade II listed building built around 1730 The house passed through a series of owners until it was sold to the Taylor family and when the last surviving member left the area the house was then left to the public in 1930 It became a local history museum in 1981; and talking of local history a quick check on Wikipedia shows the following notable people were born in Barton-upon-Humber: The run itself fits perfectly within Baysgarth Park twisting and winding its way up and down the paths with two small loops and two large ones before passing the Magic Red Door for the 4th time I tried to interview a few finishers as they came through the funnel but the colour of their face and panting noises soon put a stop to that you don’t quite get back what you’ve given to the ‘ups’ Perhaps it’s the twisting and slight slowing down on the many bends It is certainly a great course looked after by a wonderful group of people who clearly love their park and give out happy and welcome vibes all morning First to cross the line in a blistering 17:26 was David Millns; he really was rapid Graham Lawrence made it look effortless with a stylish 20:06 and first lady was Ellie Fothergill in a category best of 21:18 Zoe Adams gained a palindrome time of 31:13 Chapeau to Mark Fox with his #250th run today and shyness got the better of Clare Papworth and Helen Cawkwell who completed their 50th runs Finally a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Ellie and Marcie Jefferson who just pipped their dad at their first ever parkruns; well done to both of you Thank you to the following high-viz heroes who made today possible and gave us such good memories: Alison NETTLETON Andrew GUY Colin JOBBER Edward HAWKINS Ellie PAGE Elsie OWEN Janice CLIPSON Jean KOWAL Jeanine GUY Jessica SPIVEY Joyce GELDARD Laura HODSDON Marie PAGE Mark NETTLETON Sally SMITH Sara HARBORD Sarah ATKIN Shirley BRACK Steve SOLE Sue BRUMPTON Susan SOLE Zoe PIERCE The former Oddfellows’ Hall of Barton-upon-Humber has received conservation work after years of neglect Thanks to action from North Lincolnshire Council which is one of a number of listed buildings in the town including the nearby Assembly Rooms and Wilderspin School the building dates back to 1864 and has long been a part of the town’s social and architectural history For well over a century the hall has been a hub for the local community It’s been Barton’s first cinema – the ‘Electric Picture Theatre’ a roller-skating rink and a dancehall during the Second World War Most recently Oddfellows’ Hall is occupied on the ground floor by a small number of flats with the upper floor being disused for over 40 years and showing serious signs of deterioration Reports were regularly received of broken glass falling from the upper windows and gutters and drains had become blocked with long grass and vegetation which had seeded and grown – increasing the likelihood of further serious issues with the building Following several unsuccessful informal attempts to contact the building owner regarding the necessary repairs North Lincolnshire Council’s Planning Enforcement Team and conservation officers compiled a notice under Section 215 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 This section of the legislation provides power to local authorities to require proper maintenance of land the definition of which includes all buildings on that land If works specified in the notice are not complied with by the owner/s of the land/building in the notice the local authority can undertake those works in default and reclaim the costs from the owners The building owner fully complied with the notice and made a number of necessary repairs including: said: “It’s disappointing when our significant and historic buildings such as Oddfellows’ Hall are not upkept as they should be “The council has a duty to preserve or enhance the appearance and character of our listed buildings and so had to step in The end result in this case is a positive one with the building benefitting from many repairs “Where landlords of listed buildings are not pro-active in maintenance and upkeep then the council have the power to take action to stop further deterioration.” Owners of historic buildings can find more information on the Historic Environment Record page of the website or contact North Lincolnshire Council if they have any queries around maintaining their properties A planning application has been submitted to build the first phase of the Barton-upon-Humber link road The plans funded by Government cash would see a link road built to connect Barrow Road Junction improvements would be made and a cycle path and pedestrian footway added making travel more convenient and slashing carbon emissions said: “We have spent a lot of time across several rounds of consultation listening to residents in Barton to understand how they would like to see their town develop “As with all major developments having the proper infrastructure in place as a community continues to grow is absolutely essential and we’re confident that is what this link road delivers – taking HGV traffic out of the town centre and making it more convenient for residents to get around while considering our impact on the environment.” Last year Barton received almost £20m of Government Levelling-Up funding to improve travel and boost connectivity the cash has already seen improvements made to the town’s passenger interchange People can have their say on the link road plans on the North Lincolnshire Council website People will be able to buy mouth-watering food and handmade gifts when a new Barton-upon-Humber market opens this weekend The market will take place from 8.30am to 2pm on the first Saturday of every month* across the Market Place and George Street with local stallholders selling everything from sweet treats and home baked goods to unique home décor The new market forms part of the council’s shop local campaign which encourages people to support hard-working local retailers and back the North Lincolnshire economy The market follows the hugely successful Barton FoodFest which proved so popular that traders sold out in a matter of hours “I know many residents will be as thrilled as I am to see a brand-new monthly market open in Barton-upon-Humber “As the crowds that flocked to the FoodFest in March showed there is a real appetite for locally sourced “I’d call on local people to shop local and support the stallholders and businesses on our doorstep – they are the lifeblood of our economy and take enormous pride “The weather is looking great for Saturday which will make for a great market and atmosphere “We are delighted Barton will once again be holding a monthly market We are sure residents will be out in force to support the market and our local businesses “We look forward to seeing you there.” Any business interested in taking a stall at Barton Market should email: markets@northlincs.gov.uk * There will be no market on Saturday 4 June due to The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations Hundreds of young people will be able to have a splashtastic time at leisure centres across North Lincolnshire through the summer – with the return of the popular Summer Daze swimming sessions The popular sessions start on Monday 22 July and run through until the beginning of September with all children under 16 able to swim for free during the special sessions This includes the council’s leisure centres in Brigg plus the two Scunthorpe pools at the Pods and Riddings and Epworth Swimming Pool The weekly SEND swim sessions at The Pods and Axholme North will also be free of charge for 16s and under over the summer as part of the Summer Daze programme and there will be an additional SEND session at Baysgarth Community Hub Last year more than 7,000 free swims took place said: “Free summer swimming sessions for kids to support families is one of the best things we do as a council and I’m delighted we have kept our promise to residents and will be opening up our pools for free swimming sessions once again “The summer swim program is a significant investment in helping families with their budget and it supports young people to be active as well as providing a fun life-saving activity.” cabinet member for independent families: children said: “As a parent I know the summer holidays can feel like a long time which is why I am pleased to see a return of these successful free sessions “Summer Daze is a brilliant way for kids to have fun with their friends in a secure environment with trained lifeguards to help them stay safe.” For more information on all the activities from NL Active this summer go to our NL Active school holidays webpage Find out more about swimming at your leisure centres on the NL Active swimming page of the council website A small convenience shop recently opened in Barton-upon-Humber immediately sparked concerns with local residents and businesses for selling illicit tobacco and under 18-year-olds purchasing e-cigarettes Within a matter of days of One Shop Mini Market opening North Lincolnshire Trading Standards received multiple complaints regarding the illicit activity Trading Standards and Humberside Police found oversized vapes with tank capacity ranging from 4.5mls to 18mls on the shelf (tank capacity are limited to 2mls) and illicit tobacco hidden in a chair under the seat cushion and the quantities seized were 47 e-cigarettes 34 packets of illicit cigarettes and 13 packets of hand rolling tobacco Enquiries are ongoing but hopefully early intervention will stop this type of activity from continuing Communities (Rural) said: “I would like to thank our Trading Standards officers and Humberside Police for their speedy reaction in this case and for stamping out the illicit activity that was taking place “There has been a concerning rise in the number of children using vapes and we are determined to come down hard on unscrupulous traders Illicit vapes can cause serious health issues and the fact they are being sold to youngsters is even more worrying “This sort of activity will not be tolerated within our communities and our children must be protected.” Tens of thousands of illicit vapes are regularly intercepted at Killingholme port Trading Standards have written hundreds of advisory and warning letters to premises reminding them of their legal obligations around vapes The penalties for selling vapes to under 18s can be a fine of up to £2,500 per offence For the sale or possession of illicit vapes the penalty can be an unlimited fine and/or up to two years imprisonment per offence If anyone wants to report the sale of vapes to under-18s or the sale of non-compliant vapes please email trading.standards@northlincs.gov.uk or telephone 01724 297664 The preferred route for a new link road for Barton-Upon-Humber has been revealed – with residents overwhelmingly supporting the latest proposals After a fourth round of detailed consultation with people from across the town and nearby villages North Lincolnshire Council will now take this preferred route through a feasibility study said: “We have spent a lot of time listening to residents to understand their concerns and to get an appreciation of how they would like to see their town develop across the coming years “The residents have backed a solution which ensures sustainable growth while reducing traffic in the town centre and considers the environment too “It is brilliant that we are at a stage now where we can share this preferred route and I am looking forward to continuing to work with the whole community of Barton to push this forward.” The route runs from the A15 along the B1206 to Caistor Road with a new junction and carriageway north through to A1077 junction with Falklands Way require road enhancements and major improvements to junctions Almost 700 people responded to a survey as part of this latest round of consultation and engagement – with more than two thirds backing the proposals which will take HGVs out of the town centre North Lincolnshire Council is supporting the investment of £40,000 to help build a racing track at Baysgarth School helping to unleash the potential of a generation of young engineers Pupils at the Barton-upon-Humber school have been designing and building Greenpower electric kit cars since 2018 and helping the school to become a centre of excellence in the process The journey has seen Baysgarth put North Lincolnshire on the map with pupils competing at iconic tracks like Silverstone and securing apprenticeships at some of the region’s biggest employers They are now driving ahead and are seeking sponsors to build their very own racing track – believed to be the first of its kind built at a school “We’ve cultivated a real passion for STEM and sustainable energy at Baysgarth providing students with phenomenal experiences in the process Greenpower is already well integrated into the curriculum with reverse engineering sessions and electronic but this STEM project will further enhance this “The purpose-built track will allow students the opportunity to experience real-life pit stop challenges and to go full throttle around the course whilst also developing skills and knowledge suitable for the local labour market the track will not only be available for students of Baysgarth but to the wider local community for smaller group races and for F1 grand prix style events “Looking for £130,000 of investment has been no easy feat through fundraising events held by students the generous support of local organisations and the commitment and determination of the team We would like to extend a huge thank you to North Lincolnshire Council for their significant investment without whom this would not be possible.” The test track will pave the way for the development of a regional STEM (Science “The council has worked really closely with Barton ward councillors: Keith Vickers “This is a tremendous opportunity for our young people cutting-edge experience in STEM subjects and bringing design and technology to life in the most engaging way “North Lincolnshire is at the forefront of the UK’s green energy revolution and this is a great example of how we can align school curriculums to the needs of employers in these emerging industries helping our young people secure high-skill As well as supercharging the skills of the area’s children the track will also become an important resource for the wider community providing an all-weather running track for local athletics groups as well as a safe environment to undertake cycling proficiency training “The fact that this exciting project has already helped students secure apprenticeships with global science and chemical engineering companies is a brilliant testament “This investment will help even more children and young people across North Lincolnshire to benefit from high quality “I’m looking forward to seeing work drive ahead on the track.” Any businesses keen to support the students in their green initiative can back the project on JustGiving Stay up to date with the project by following Baysgarth School on Facebook head of design technology at Baysgarth School Barton ward councillors Christine Patterson Student Tilly Jenkins Foster is at the wheel Barton’s passenger interchange will be given a dramatic makeover as part of the recently announced Levelling-Up cash for the town The town is set to receive almost £20m from the Government’s latest round of Levelling-Up funding – cash which will build a new bypass see almost nine miles of new cycle routes built and transform the train station The development at the train station will include state-of-the-art cycle parking – including a charging point for e-bikes an extension and renovation to the car park creating around 100 spaces bus shelter improvement and displays with real-time passenger information North Lincolnshire Council said: “This money will make a huge difference here in Barton but the impact is across the whole of North Lincolnshire too “The Government has backed our plans for creating a new future here one which enables businesses to create high-paid sustainable jobs – projects like this are critical in levelling-up in our towns and villages creating the conditions for our communities to flourish.” As well as the bypass and major transformation of the train station a network of nine miles of new cycling routes will be created and three miles of paths updated The cycleways and footpaths will connect homes The move is designed to encourage more active lifestyles and make travelling around the town easier and safer It comes just as the council begins to implement a 20mph zone in a range of streets across the town said: “This Government cash represents the latest significant investment in the transport network here in North Lincolnshire “We’ve had a new motorway junction built miles of new cycle routes and connected communities with walking routes across the whole area This major project in Barton will change the way people travel about the town.” This latest cash is just part of the more than £80m of Government funding which has backed the council plans for creating a new future in North Lincolnshire enabling people to develop their skills and supporting communities UK Shared Prosperity and through other Government departments comes alongside £75m for a new port development tens of millions for education and the £200m plus paid to support jobs throughout the pandemic Martin Vickers MP at Barton transport interchange A £150,000 Government cash boost will help throw open the doors of one of North Lincolnshire’s finest listed buildings – Baysgarth House in Barton-upon-Humber The investment will enable extensive repairs to be carried out to the fabric of the building which is set in 30 acres of Green Flag award-winning parkland – allowing it re-open as early as Spring 2025 Am ambitious programme of works will then breathe new life into the 18th century building – with exciting plans to create a museum and exhibition space It comes as Barton receives a further £5,000 to promote the town’s heritage putting it on the map as a visitor destination of historical significance and attracting waves of new visitors “It’s brilliant to see this Government cash being used to give a new lease of life to local landmarks and historic buildings like Baysgarth House that residents hold dear we are working hard to preserve North Lincolnshire’s fascinating heritage but we want to go even further – creating new and improved attractions increasing community pride and showcasing our area to even more people.” Another of the town’s impressive buildings and the longest Grade II listed structure in the country will receive £7,600 to tell the story of world-renowned horse painter George Stubbs – who’s connection to North Lincolnshire is being explored this year in a series of events and workshops “Barton-upon-Humber is a historic town with many hidden riches and this funding will go a long way to publicising this important heritage on our doorstep “The artist George Stubbs created many of his important early works whilst under the patronage of the Nelthorpe family who were the owners of Baysgarth House at the time The funding will enable The Ropewalk to work in partnership with Scawby Hall and North Lincolnshire Museum to explore the importance of North Lincolnshire in this artist’s work.” To find out more about Barton’s attractions, visit the town website The cash comes from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025 The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place Residents and businesses are being invited to comment on the final stage of the area’s new Local Plan which includes amendments to the route of the planned Barton-upon-Humber link road The proposals – which will take HGVs out of Barton centre – are the result of detailed conversations with people from across the town and nearby villages The proposed link road would join the A1077/ Falkland Way to Caistor Road and connect to the A15 Bonby Lodge interchange via the B1206 It is hoped the revised plans will enable the town to grow while reducing town centre traffic and take the environment into consideration Other amendments to the plan include changes to the designation of land at Barnetby Top the provision of roadside retail areas and the provision of a cemetery extension off Falkland Way in Barton The Local Plan supports the Council’s vision to build a better North Lincolnshire and we want to hear the views of residents all of whom have a stake in the future of the region Comments can be made at http://www.localplan.northlincs.gov.uk on the council’s consultation portal or by emailing localplan@northlincs.gov.uk The consultation period is open until 5pm Monday 11 July 2022 The Local Plan sets the overall strategy for development in North Lincolnshire up to 2038 detailing land for new jobs and the number of new homes to be built in the area Comments can only be made on the proposed amendments – comments about any other part of the plan cannot be accepted Any comments submitted last year during the Publication Draft’s consultation are still valid and do not need to be re-submitted flower beds and landscaping at Dam Road Park thanks to a £79,000 grant from the FCC Communities Foundation The money will be used to install new seats The £124,000 project will also include new play equipment and bark paths with money raised by the Friends of Barton Park along with contributions from local developers and other grants said: “Friends of Baysgarth Park are delighted to be working in partnership with the council on the development of Dam Road Park “The Friends group have already secured funds from Barton Town Council Tesco Stronger Start and the Co-op Community Fund towards this ambitious project which we hope will be a blueprint for further development of the community parks in Barton “The funding from FCC has meant that the full scheme can be achieved which is great news for the environment and the community that uses the park.” FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund FCC Communities Foundation senior grant manager said: “We’re delighted to be supporting the landscaping improvements at Dam Road Park and pleased our funding will provide such a beautiful green space for people across Barton “FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon.” It is hoped work will start in the summer and be ready for local people to enjoy by the autumn the last day of British Summer Time for this year a short drive along the M180 and A15 to Barton and the world was instantly a brighter place as I arrived at Baysgarth Park parkrun so easily got a roadside spot on Brigg Road a short walk to the meeting place in front of the beautiful Baysgarth House There to greet me was my lovely friend Siobhan the other fabulous volunteers and several other local parkrunners that I knew A few fantastic Halloween-themed costumes and headgear were on display making it an even more fun occasion and everyone was in great "spirits" (pun intended !) Flash today who was wearing his poppy with pride Julie gave a really good First-Timers Welcome describing the course and telling us "witch" way to go......I'm known to get lost or not complete the occasional parkrun course correctly which is just a couple of minutes' walk away The team have large "sacks/carriers" for you to leave jackets etc positioned near the House which is also the finish point including the usual safety stuff and milestones and then I got to the first of the inclines then another half loop finishing in front of the magnificent House but there was nothing scary about this parkrun I was absolutely over the moon to finish in less than 47 minutes today considering the gradient and the fact that I'm still plodding along with C25K No mean feat when running the course with a pumpkin balanced on your head and the Baysgarth team should be very proud of their parkrun; for all the hard work that went into setting it up I'm sure you will get many more visitors in the coming weeks jogged or walked Baysgarth Park parkrun today 23 returning parkrunners recorded PB's (personal bests) Well done And the male course record was broken by Oliver Donkin in a phenomenal time of 17:07 and a huge thanks to all the wonderful volunteers I shall definitely return soon and I would urge everyone reading this to give it a go....the undulations really aren't that bad and are character-building    Hello and Welcome to Baysgarth Park parkrun Today saw the sunny birth of a brand-new parkrun in Barton-upon-Humber at the beautiful tree-lined hard-surfaced route around Baysgarth Park Attempts to keep this inaugural parkrun quiet (as instructed from HQ) from the admiring hordes of amazing parkrunners child-minders and various assorted interested parties was mostly successful Eighty of us managed to gate-crash this wonderful event and enjoy the nervous energy encouraging jeers and impeccable organisation befitting of such a momentous occasion The small army of volunteers was always ready with course advice and encouragement From arrival it was clear what was going on parking marshals were there to advise (Colin and Ali) and the entire event went off without a hitch From the time-keepers (Katie and Alison) to the tail-walkers (Trish and Ali) from the barcode scanners (Sarah and Phil) to the results processor and token sorter everyone knew what was expected and carried out their volunteer duties with finesse I was privileged to be at what I always hope for – a well oiled machine of organisation and clarity The apparently baffling and complicated course was clearly explained by the run director (Mark) and the start and finish areas were plainly marked and had obviously been thoroughly checked prior to the start (also Mark) and Alex) directed me with purpose and clarity I simply enjoyed my 5km run without any incident Observing those who had completed before me it was apparent that everyone was smiling and had only positive perspectives to share of their experience Those with ambitions to sprint around at break-neck speed were content that they had managed their runs without incident and those who walked around ahead of the tail-walkers were happy for the exercise and fresh air afforded by the event But if all the positives are to be exposed or struggle so much that they couldn’t enjoy their experience… Actually one comment about the hill-climb being an “absolute killer” (said with a grimace and a laugh) did filter through meandering incline in one stretch that simply makes things even more interesting do not lend themselves to a sprinter’s paradise but absolutely add to an atmosphere of fun All of us felt that we had achieved a great inaugural run or walk and very much appreciate the volunteers for their monumental efforts in getting things to work so smoothly for us tokens were handed out efficiently (Victoria) and the finish area was well managed (Siobhan) It is also clear that a huge amount of effort had gone into organising and securing this parkrun venue for us all to enjoy for free A big thank you goes out to Mark and Sarah for their amazing hard work in realising this ambition Add to this the coordinating of the volunteers it is clear that the Core Team at Baysgarth has fully invested and dedicated people who will take the event into continued future success I speak with some authority for the eighty first-timers who took part today – we were all first timers of course – when I say thank you to the organisers the volunteers and all those who made this event happen 5 young people – and at least two more in buggies took part Female record: Marie-Louise TAYLOR – 21:47 – Event 1 (30 Sep 2023) Male record: Daniel WOODFORTH – 17:20 – Event 1 (30 Sep 2023) Age graded record: Simon DOWNS - 78.04% 18:45 – Event 1 (30 Sep 2023) The route joins the historic town of Barton-on-Humber and the village of North Ferriby but you can also start at Hessle or North Ferriby stations turn right along Waterside Road and left at the T-junction along Far Ings Road Follow National Route 1 signs onto the shared-use path across the Humber Bridge You can pause at Barton-upon-Humber and enjoy the Waters’ Edge Country Park and Visitor Centre with its picturesque woodland and wildflower meadows as well as nature walks and two adventure playgrounds Far Ings Nature Reserve is home to hundreds of species of wildflowers enjoying the panoramic views of the estuary the Humber Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world you can cross by bike pause to enjoy an ice-cream from one of the many vans on the North Shore or explore the nature walks and picnic spots of Humber Bridge Country Park Continue along the off-road riverside path following signs for National Route 63 to North Ferriby Keep your eyes open for wading birds such as oyster catchers with their bright bills and legs and curlews with their distinctive curved bills a good chance to take a break before your return journey Retrace your steps to Barton-upon-Humber or hop on a train at North Ferriby or Hessle the riverside section of this route between North Ferriby and the Humber Bridge will be closed from March 2020 to January 2021 there is a signed diversion along the Ferriby High Road We have taken all responsible steps to ensure that these routes are safe and achievable by people with a reasonable level of fitness all outdoor activities involve a degree of risk Sustrans accepts no responsibility for any accidents or injury resulting from following these routes Walking and cycling routes change over time Weather conditions may also affect path surfaces Please use your own judgement when using the routes based upon the weather and the ability experience and confidence levels of those in your group The Barton-upon-Humber to North Ferriby is part of the National Cycle Network Your donation today will help keep the Network safe and open for everyone to enjoy Sign up now to hear more about our latest news Sustrans is committed to fundraising in a way which is legal, open, honest and respectful. Read our fundraising promise Sustrans is a registered charity in England and Wales (326550) and Scotland (SC039263) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England (1797726) at 2 Cathedral Square Barton is set for a transport revolution – including a new link-road – after £19.7m Government levelling-up cash was confirmed The cash from the Government’s latest Levelling-Up funding will build a new link road almost 10 miles of new cycle lanes and major improvements to the railway station including new cycle parking said: “There can be no doubt that levelling-up is happening here in North Lincolnshire – the cash will make a huge difference to Barton “It is really pleasing the Government has backed these ambitious plans that will have a huge impact on the lives of people across our county “We are determined to improve local infrastructure to create new futures for our towns and this latest money will do just that.” The money comes as one of 100 projects nationally which have been awarded a share of £2.1bn from Round 2 of the Government’s flagship Levelling Up Fund Cllr Waltham added: “We are continuing to work closely with the Government around many other projects as we seek to get more cash for residents – the Government is working with us it is listening and helping to shape the plans to ensure other projects get the backing they need “This latest round of funding sees Lincolnshire share more than £100m this is great news for our partners – and the people and communities – across the county.” the cash includes £672m to develop better transport links £821m to kick-start community regeneration and £594m to restore local heritage sites Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “Through greater investment in local areas create good jobs and spread opportunity everywhere “That’s why we are backing more than 100 projects with new transformational funding to level up local communities across the United Kingdom “By reaching even more parts of the country than before we will build a future of optimism and pride in people’s lives and the places they call home.” And Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove said: “We are firing the starting gun on more than a hundred transformational projects in every corner of the UK that will revitalise communities that have historically been overlooked but are bursting with potential We are delivering on the people’s priorities levelling up across the UK to ensure that no matter where you are from you can go as far as your talents will take you.” This latest money for North Lincolnshire is in addition to the near £20m towns deal around £10m for two new motorway junctions HULL IS THIS LOCAL NEWS – WITH A POSITIVE PURPOSE The first tenant has started trading at a new business site which has the potential to create up to 50 jobs and the company behind the development will soon start work on a second location Allenby Commercial has three more units available now at The Trade Yard in Barton-upon-Humber with a fourth coming on the market after completing its festive role supporting a nationwide charity’s Christmas campaign The company also confirmed it will start work during the first quarter of 2025 on The Trade Yard Immingham where planning permission was secured during the summer for six new units The company also owns a variety of sites in its home city of Hull including the historic Danish Buildings and Bayles House now home to an array of creative businesses and the Victorian shopping and dining destination Paragon Arcade In addition Base at Chamberlain Road provides office and workshop space for a growing number of businesses of all sizes and Europa House in the city centre is undergoing a transformation to Monocle which will offer the ultimate in office accommodation Business Development Director at Allenby Commercial said: “We do a lot to support local communities and we gifted one of the units at Barton for Cash for Kids to use as a seasonal headquarters for their Mission Christmas campaign “That project comes to an end this week as the charity concentrates on getting all the gifts which have been donated out to the families who need them Our focus will then be on dealing with the interest which the development has generated particularly following the arrival of Howdens as the first tenant.” which marks its 30th anniversary this year and now has more than 800 depots across the UK and Europe has taken the largest unit of about 9,000 square feet at The Trade Yard at Falkland Way in Barton The remaining four units offer 3,400 square feet each and are also capable of inter-connecting to offer up to 13,600 square feet of space A spokesperson for Howdens said: “We have been looking for the right location in Barton-Upon-Humber for a few years now and we are very pleased to be open at Falkland Way as part of our national expansion programme.” The Trade Yard Immingham will offer units in Hall Park Road from 2,750 to 13,00 square feet and will again be aimed at the trade counter sector locally and nationally continuing a strategy which was launched by the Hull-based developer in 2015 and which is in demand on both sides of the Humber Charlie added: “The Trade Yard sites at Beverley Scunthorpe and Willerby are all full and the success of those gave us the confidence to develop the site in Barton and to move forward at Immingham “It is clear that the demand is there for The Trade Yard concept which is tailored to meet the needs of the trade counter sector and which has attracted many national brands as well as some local businesses Typically The Trade Yard tenants are creating as many as ten jobs with every move and our commitment is to continue investing to help them start trading and grow.” Surveyor at PPH Commercial Chartered Surveyors and Commercial Property Consultants said: “The Trade Yard Barton is an exceptionally high standard development with modern fully insulated cladding and solar panels and Allenby Commercial has planted more than 2,000 shrubs and trees on the site “Barton itself has shown good demand for industrial accommodation – the nearby Humber Bridge Industrial Estate is now fully let but there has not been a great deal of development of this sort of opportunity in the area for the last 15 to 20 years “The Trade Yard is the only speculative industrial development taking place at the moment and the shortage of availability is clearly a factor behind the increase in enquiries warehouse and light industrial businesses to improve on the accommodation they have at the moment and it might also appeal to inward investors as has happened at other Trade Yard locations.” You can send press releases and local news items to: Subscribe to receive a summary of our latest news direct to your inbox each morning Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your HULL IS THIS eNews subscription You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link in each daily email Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre in Barton upon Humber will slash its energy costs by thousands of pounds and cut its carbon production thanks to a Government grant which has allowed the installation of energy-saving technology Out of date solar panels have been replaced by a 34kw system of 90 photovoltaic (pv) panels and the building has also been fitted with long-life LED lights and six energy-efficient hand dryers It is estimated the upgrade will save an average of £7,000 in running costs every year and reduce the annual carbon footprint of the visitor centre by four tonnes A display screen inside the centre has been rewired to connect to the new panels so visitors can now see exactly how much energy is being generated from the sun The transformation is part of North Lincolnshire Council’s vision to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030, as detailed in the Green Future prospectus which also includes commitments to minimise waste use resources more effectively and enhance and protect the natural environment Funding for the £108,000 installation came from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and work was carried out by Brigg-based Appleby’s Electrical Ltd and Grid Neutral Promoting bus and train travel is a passion for Alan Gouldthorpe, so much so that he was recently recognised by Campaign for Better Transport for his work in the Hull and Humber region and received a Better Transport Hero award Alan has been frequently utilising buses and trains since the early 2000s “I was diagnosed with a few health issues which meant I stopped using the car for my day-to-day travel,” Alan said “I was eligible for a disability bus pass which has since opened new possibilities for me and made it easier to navigate my daily routine – all with the added benefit of doing so in a more sustainable way but I felt a bit guilty about receiving my pass and so I made it my machine to make the most of it and to encourage others to travel by bus in order to help support our local bus operators.” Alan has always had an interest in sustainable travel and can remember speaking at a number of bus forums to raise various local issues particularly around enhancing services in Hull and I can remember travelling frequently by bus to the city for shopping and to visit relatives “Hull has a good bus network and the services offered by both Stagecoach East Midlands and East Yorkshire Buses provide a quick and convenient way of travelling for many people.” Alan actively encourages others to embrace sustainable transport by running a Facebook group – Barton-Upon-Humber Bus and Rail Connections – dedicated to public transport answering queries and providing information such as sharing accurate timetables and travel tips Alan has empowered his community to make informed choices about sustainable travel “It all started just before the pandemic,” said Alan “The group quickly became a go-to place for support and information about bus and rail services and has since grown to more than 1,800 followers “Local operators have also signed up to provide information including around onward journeys and how people can save money.” Alan also supports the work of the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) – a colleague from which nominated him for his award “I really enjoy volunteering and supporting the YCCRP to promote the benefits of travelling by rail,” said Alan “The partnership also helps ensure our region’s train stations look inviting and welcoming to passengers and also engages with the public around important issues “It is so nice to get a pat on the back for the work I do as a volunteer I have a real passion for promoting sustainable transport and will continue to do so for many more years to come.” To find out how to travel Hull by foot, by bike or by bus, visit: www.travelhull.co.uk sits beneath the shadow of the imposing single expansion bridge that spans the Humber estuary separating East Yorkshire from North Lincolnshire The hall itself is now part of the regionally acclaimed centre for the arts cinema and of course a live venue with a capacity of approximately 120 all enclosed within the former rope factory and now Grade II listed building This evening’s performance saw a return to the venue from one of this country’s finest singer-songwriters Charlie Dore who shot to fame in the early eighties when her single ‘Pilot Of The Airways’ taken from her debut album ‘Where To Now’ and released on Chris Blackwell’s Islands Record label reach the dizzying heights of No Her follow-up album was less commercially successful and the following ten years would see Dore shift her focus to her other passion of acting having originally studied drama at the Arts Educational School in London going on to star in numerous film and TV roles including Richard Eyre’s acclaimed film ‘The Ploughman’s Lunch’ It was during those early days at drama school that Dore first met Julian Littman who for the following fifty years has been As a guitarist extraordinaire and multi-instrumentalist Littman splits his time between solo projects resident guitarist for folk-rock legends Steeleye Span (a position he has held for the last fourteen years) and being Dore’s musical collaborator Acting may have kept Dore’s name in the public domain during this period but songs were still being written including ‘Strut’ while a co-write with fellow thespian Jimmy Nail Buoyed by further success with songs recorded by such luminaries as Tina Turner Dore would eventually return to the recording studio in 1995 and has to date recorded another eight studio albums the most recent being ‘Like Animals’ (2020) The first half on the evening’s performance offered up a fine selection of songs spanning the last twenty years ‘Collateral’  from Dore’s most recent album a song written during lockdown and inspired by the one time advisor to the government Dominic Cummings With Cummings’ undignified departure from his role Dore admitted a certain level of anxiety that the song may have lost its relevance only to be swiftly reassured by the behaviour of many of his successors over her seven albums her songwriting has continuously displayed a sagacious lyrical narrative capturing everyday people going about their everyday lives all gathered together by a poet with the keenest of eyes Somewhat surprisingly there would be only the one track from Dore’s most recent album throughout the show but that did allow for a host of gems from her back catalogue such as ‘Lion Tamer’ a somewhat scornful look back to the heyday of the circus Acting Like My Dad’ turned the spotlight on parental genes with a wry sense of humour that is often to be found lurking within the meters and the prose of her writing For most of the first set Dore and Littman stood side by side interweaving melodies with a rhythmic pulse and colourful lines while vocally Littman supplied the perfect harmony to Dore’s lead Guitars were regularly changed and re-tuned Dore even finding the opportunity to dig out her old Ovation guitar purchased over fifty years ago and though the electrics had ceased to work A wonderful rendition of ‘Refuse To Dance’ allowed Dore a seat at the piano whilst both she and Littman would regularly take turns on the Indian Harmonium that sonically added both depth and ambience to the arrangements The closing number of the first set introduced the audience to the only previously unrecorded number of the night entitled ‘Is Anybody There’ that narratively encompasses many of Dore’s familiar lyrical traits The second set commenced with a trip down memory lane as Dore and Littman recalled their formative years performing at the ‘Pancake House’ on Westbourne Grove in the Notting Hill area of the capital It was here that they served their musical apprenticeship performing songs by the legends of country music such as Jimmie Rodgers western swing and hillbilly music long into the night gradually adding musicians that would eventually morph into the Hula Valley Band Fast forward in excess of thirty years and Dore would release the album ‘The Hula Valley Songbook’ where she revisited many of those classic numbers and from that collection she treated the audience tonight to a wonderful rendition of Rodgers’ ‘Treasures Untold’ Five of the evening’s set list first appeared on Dore’s 2017 album ‘Dark Matter’ with songs such as ‘Breakfast In Nutrinos’ and ‘Dennis and Rose’ with its audience participation chorus both gracing the second half of the performance instruments continued to be swapped and changed with ‘Cheepskate Lullabyes’ seeing Dore on the ukulele while Littman’s slide guitar offered an americana flavour to a song whose structure is steeped in old English Music Hall while ‘Ordinary Names’ from the album of the same name sees guitars momentarily abandoned in favour of piano and Indian Harmonium Throughout the performance the interaction and banter on stage is warm and assured with the sort of telepathic communication that only comes after working together for such a length of time each managing to finish the others sentences as if they it were their own Unsurprisingly the evening’s performance concludes with ‘Pilot Of The Airways’ sounding as fresh as it did back when it first filled the airwaves with its infectious chorus over forty years ago and which going by the enthusiastic vocal contribution from the audience was clearly a song they were all still very much familiar with Needless to say an encore was boisterously called for with Dore and Littman returning to the stage to deliver another crowd favourite in the award winning ‘Looking For My Own Lone Ranger’ a co-write with Deacon Blue’s Rocky Ross that proves a fitting finale to a truly fabulous evening and a reminder if one should be needed that Charlie Dore is one of this country’s finest songwriters and one might even go as far as to say a ‘National Treasure’ The Song Remains: Gerry Conway (1947-2024) Visitors to Barton-upon-Humber can enjoy two special exhibitions when Baysgarth House re-opens over the summer months The first exhibition opens on 2 July 2022 and celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee using rarely seen photographs from North Lincolnshire Museums Image Archive Her Majesty has been a frequent visitor to Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire during her remarkable reign curated by the Better Barrow Community Project visitors can explore the fascinating life of one of North Lincolnshire’s most famous sons Harrison’s greatest achievement was the invention of the marine chronometer revolutionising navigation and sea travel in the 18th century The Grade II listed Baysgarth House is open on weekends in July and August 2022 and families can take part in free craft activities as well as enjoying a bite to eat from The Ropewalk’s pop-up café Baysgarth House is open every weekend from 2 July to 28 August 2022 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and 11am to 2pm on Sundays The re-opening of the house coincides with the return of popular which are organised by Barton Tourism Partnership with donations to enable future performances gratefully received “It is fantastic to see the facilities at Baysgarth Park continue to go from strength to strength and benefitting the whole community “Earlier this year £70,000 was invested in a new state-of-the-art outdoor gym The accessible equipment is free to use and can benefit people of all abilities A state-of-the-art outdoor gym was officially opened in Barton’s Baysgarth Park earlier this year “This summer is a great opportunity to explore one of the area’s finest listed buildings enjoy free live theatre and see the Green Flag award-winning park at its beautiful best.” To find out more and keep up to date with news from Baysgarth House, visit the Facebook page Featured image shows The Queen during her official visit to Scunthorpe on 27 June 1958 courtesy of The North Lincolnshire Museum Image Archive Waters’ Edge Visitor Centre and Country Park will be taken over by all creatures great and small on Sunday 31 July for the annual Wildlife Day The free family event will take place between 10am and 4pm at the centre on the bank of the river in Barton upon Humber plant ID walks and a nature trail will be among the activities on offer in the paddock and around the Country Park Visitors can handle slippery snakes and scary spiders with Lion Learners create a magical Wildflower wand or help to rescue toads and release them back into the park Let the creative geniuses behind Fantastic Faces paint your face with so many amazing designs to choose from Join Pentangle Pottery in making a clay hedgehog you can take away on the day Visit Alpacas & Friends to pet and feed miniature pygmy goats We will be hosting a selection of food stalls including Love Hog Roast and ice cream stall Admission to the park and visitor centre is free Limited places are available so please arrive early to avoid disappointment A full programme of events is available from the visitor centre The Honey Pot Café will be open throughout the day serving a range of homemade meals or you might like to bring a picnic to enjoy on the outdoor sundeck Parking outside the visitor centre is for disabled and people with mobility problems The main car park is at the entrance and extra parking is available at the Humber Bridge viewing area There is an optional £3 parking donation in the main visitor’s car park East Midlands Railway (EMR) welcomed a brand-new route to their network on Sunday 16th May The line was previously operated by Northern and staffed by TransPennine Express (TPE) offering a two-hourly service between Barton-on-Humber to Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes covering 23 miles of picturesque north Lincolnshire countryside On the route there’s 14 stations in total that provide a critical connecting service to those who live there.  EMR will operate services to 12 of these stations with an estimated annual footfall of approximately 150,000 people Grimsby Town and Cleethorpes will continue to be operated by TPE which launched the same day as the transfer more seats and increased journey options for its regional passengers The Barton-on-Humber route benefits from direct services from Leicester to Lincoln extending to Grimsby Town every two hours during off peak hours on weekdays the previous summer Sunday services between Nottingham and Cleethorpes will now run throughout the year EMR will continue to work closely with Northern Rail North Partnership and the DfT on the transfer TPE will provide the train crew on the 153 units when EMR intend to use 156's on this route with service delivery supported by Freight Operating Company’s (FOCs) up to May 2022 EMR will look to introduce class 170’s on to the route as soon as possible Managing Director for EMR said: “The introduction of the Barton-on-Humber route represents an exciting chapter for EMR “We are working with industry stakeholders on a plan to provide our new passengers great customer experience when travelling with EMR which will bring significant changes to the communities we serve giving our new passengers the great customer experience they can expect from travelling with EMR “There will be a short changeover period with different fleets and the transfer of train crews. We want our passengers to feel rest assured that they can speak to our team at EMR who can help with any queries they have about the transfer. Full details can be found on our website: https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/cleethorpes-barton.” portfolio holder for environment and transport at North East Lincolnshire Council said: “We are delighted the Barton-on-Humber to Cleethorpes train service has transferred to East Midlands Railway “It is great to see their commitment with additional investment into the area to improve local train stations and the train service for all those that use it.  “The council is committed to working in partnership with East Midlands Railway and the Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership to improve the overall passenger experience.” said: “East Midlands Railway’s investment in the area’s rail network is another fantastic boost for our region “This injection of cash will further enhance the experience of passengers on the longstanding Barton-upon-Humber to Cleethorpes line - a real favourite among local people well-used route – not only for connecting people to friends families and services in many of our scenic rural communities enabling people to visit tourist locations like Thornton Abbey “The investment comes at an exciting time for our rail network following the Restoring Your Railway Ideas Fund panel’s backing for the first stage of our application to commission a study to improve train services between Barton and Gainsborough.” The partnership became a Community Rail line in February 2007 as part of a pilot scheme to encourage rail travel and promote tourism by hosting events at stations on trains and meeting regularly to discuss improvements CRP Officer for the Barton Line said:  “Our vision was and still is to create and maintain a vibrant and busy train service that links Barton upon Humber to Cleethorpes and its intermediate stations work in and visit North & North East Lincolnshire “We will be working with EMR to continue to deliver our vision across the communities that they serve.” The BCCRP members volunteer their time to help improve the general look and feel of their local stations along with supporting local businesses and tourism attractions Each year the BCCRP supports many events including Armed Forces Day in Cleethorpes hosts an annual Santa Train and advocates accessible travel for all You can find out more by visiting https://www.bccrp.co.uk/ Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Residents are being encouraged to shop local and support the Barton-upon-Humber based businesses that have opened their doors last week as restrictions have been lifted Shops have introduced social distancing measures to help ensure customers and staff stay safe Sanitising stations and protective screens have been installed at many premises Floor markings have been added and limits have been placed on the number of shoppers entering stores Covid signage has been placed in prominent locations around the town temporarily replacing poppies remembering lost local servicemen and women that were erected as part of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day Barton-upon-Humber residents have rallied to help those in need in a brilliant show of community spirit It is now hoped that people will support the many local family businesses who have been impacted by the outbreak “The Barton businesses which could remain open during this pandemic have rolled up their sleeves and adapted to the new ways of operating a business and have once again proved to offer a first class service for customers “Now the next wave of businesses have reopened I know how much hard work has been invested by businesses in Barton “We want customers to be confident to return to the high street It is early days but the support from Barton residents to visit the town centre and shop locally gives us all optimism that businesses will bounce back quickly.” The bridge looms over the landscape: an astonishing structure designed by the delightfully unfamous Freeman Fox & Partners born in the age of Harold Wilson and delivered under Margaret Thatcher an unfashionable whiff of state projects past a charmer packed with 18th-century merchants' houses and no amount of state investment was ever going to turn the Humber into Silicon Valley But what Barton lacks in riches it makes up for in random handsomeness Lincolnshire's full of beautiful leftovers bricky townhouses and shops selling bacon buns and fish from Grimsby The case against Of course it's off the beaten track Don't come here with your fancy metropolitan ways Trains: every two hours to Grimsby (44 minutes) but a host of cumbersome transfers to get anywhere else Driving: right beside the A15; south to the M180 (15 minutes) and thence to Scunthorpe; 20 minutes to Hull if the traffic's OK Hang out at... Elio's trattoria: a Barton institution and fine enough for the Good Food Guide Schools Primaries: Castledyke and Bowmandale are both "good", says Ofsted. Secondaries: the town's Baysgarth School is "good" Start with its surprisingly large historic centre such as Beck Hill and Soutergate – pretty as a postcard – or up Fleetgate for townhouses and neat terraces Georgian detacheds for a song here and there Bargain of the week Lovely, big-windowed, five-bed period townhouse in the centre, £239,950 with Beercock Wiles & Wick Margaret Davis "The Ropewalk: excellent art gallery It's a great starting point for a walk along the banks of the Humber and around the flooded claypits." Deb West "A country pace of life, but Hull's only seven miles away. Eat at Stables if not in a hurry." Do you live in Bounds Green, north London? Do you have a favourite haunt or pet hate? If so, please email, by next Tuesday, to lets.move@theguardian.com An application from Wren Kitchens to expand their site in Barton upon Humber has been approved by North Lincolnshire Council’s Planning Committee today (Wednesday 9 October 2019) The £120m expansion scheme would almost double the size of the company’s operations on the site – known as The Nest – off Barrow Road in the town and lead to the creation of up to 1,200 jobs “It’s been a pleasure to work with Wren and support their growth here in North Lincolnshire “Wren’s expansion in Barton will provide a major boost to our local economy and bring more highly skilled jobs to our employment market Such a large private investment is a real vote of confidence in North Lincolnshire and can often act as a catalyst for further investment elsewhere in our area “This planning permission is just the start and I look forward to continuing to work with Wren to help expand their workforce and find the right skills they need to support growth.” “We are incredibly grateful for the huge amount of support we’ve received from the community and the council for this new manufacturing facility Over 200 people attended our drop-in session providing us with great feedback what we were able to incorporate into our plans “Since we set up our headquarters in Barton-upon-Humber in 2013 we have been welcomed by the local community and we have developed strong ties with local community groups Wren is now the largest kitchen manufacturer and retailer in the UK Building work on the extension is expected to start in late November 2019 For further updates on plans at Wren Kitchens, visit their website Residents and visitors to Barton-upon-Humber are being invited to have their say on the future development of Baysgarth House as part of an ambitious plan to develop heritage and culture across North Lincolnshire You can share your thoughts on the Grade II listed Georgian building by completing the short survey on our website Baysgarth House is one of many impressive historical buildings in the town and is situated in 30 acres of picturesque parkland which retained coveted Green Flag status last month The survey is the first stage of an ongoing consultation which will help to inform a new plan shaping the future of culture and heritage in North Lincolnshire As well as further improving the way venues across our communities communicate our histories the plan will also consider how the area’s heritage is promoted to visitors The views of residents will be sought throughout the process with opportunities for local communities to: “We are launching the exciting plans for heritage and culture in North Lincolnshire by asking residents for their thoughts on Baysgarth House and their suggestions for the next chapter in the story of this iconic local landmark “We are eager to understand what the Barton community would like to see and what the people who visit think could develop the cultural offer in the town further “North Lincolnshire already boasts many vibrant cultural towns we want it to be an area where everyone’s history is celebrated.”