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Who do you know of these Aveling-Barford employees?

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Taken in 1966, these are first aiders at Aveling Barford. Back – Ted Pulfrey, Ted Reynolds Snr, Kevin Harte, B4, George Welbourne, Ivan Dawson., Dave Handley; Middle – M1, M2, M3, Alf Cox, M5, Denis Bradford, Derrick Bradford, M8. Pete Tyler; Front – Frank Chance, Bill Tinham, F3, Bill Marchant, Walter Green, Harry Heathcote, Jack Grice, Frank Dudley & Geoff Sutton.

Do you remember these Grantham rockers?

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ONE of the many Grantham rock groups in the 1960s was the King Bees. They ran for about six years playing all over the district, especially BMARCo, Springfield Road. From left are Terry Griffin, Dennis Rickett, Alan Hunt, Don Holmes and the late Paul Buxton. The picture was taken in 1966 and was sent in by Dennis Ricketts, of North Parade, Grantham. Dennis, who was also the Welby Street fishmonger, still plays, now with Take Note.

Early days for popular Grantham store

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Boots new store in Grantham IN 1966
Granthams Boots store in the early 1966, Sue Holveyon the far left of the staff picture,Sue.Holvey.I cannot remember anyone else it was along time ago,thankyou, Sue.Holvey
In 1966 Boots store moved to 42-43 High Street,

Statistics show drop in violent crime in county

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Violent crime and public order offences fell more in Lincolnshire than the national average, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics.

The figures, covering the 12-month period to March 2021, showed that total recorded crime in Lincolnshire fell by 18%. The national trend was a 13% decrease, compared to the 12 months prior.

This ranks Lincolnshire as the 16th safest county in England and Wales.

The data also showed positive changes in several other areas, including violence against the person (a 12% decrease against 0% nationally), violence without injury (31% decrease locally, 7% decrease nationally), sexual offences (23% decrease locally, 9% decrease nationally), and public order offences (12% decrease locally, 5% increase nationally).

Deputy Chief Constable Jason Harwin said: “These are encouraging figures which show decreases in violent crime and sexual offences, crimes all falling faster than the national average.

“We have strong teams that are working hard to prosecute offenders and prevent them from inflicting further harm on communities across the county, and it remains our goal to ensure that Lincolnshire is the safest place in the country to live, work and visit.

“The figures cover a period that saw various Covid restrictions and lockdowns, and these will have had an impact on crime levels.

“In line with many Forces, we have been seeing a rise in reported incidents and we have prepared extensively for a busy summer.

“While restrictions have been removed I’d urge everyone to use common sense and display caution to make sure that we all enjoy a really safe summer.

“We know that more cars will be on our roads and more venues will be open, so please be responsible now that we are out of lockdown.”

Who do you know in this Grantham photo?

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Photo taken on 1966 before the League Cup final at Sincil Bank, Lincoln. Their opponents were Rosemary Old Boys from Lincoln and Harrowby came out 3-0 winners. The goals were scored by John Gale, Dave Curtis and Terry Chappell. The photo shows from left, back – manager Bob Woods, Freddie Coulson, Bob Edwards, Ivor Milsom, Colin Musson, Geoff Wells, Paul Waite and trainer Alec Cox; front – Dave Curtis, Terry Chappell, Johnny Youles, Johnny King and John Gale.

Steam Day in Grantham – photos!

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Stream vehicles at St Peter’s Hill on their way to the steam rally at Belton Park in 1981
Stream vehicles at St Peter’s Hill on their way to the steam rally at Belton Park in 1981
Stream vehicles at St Peter’s Hill on their way to the steam rally at Belton Park in 1981
Stream vehicles at St Peter’s Hill on their way to the steam rally at Belton Park in 1981
Steam power on Grantham High Street. They marshalled in Castlegate before making a run through the town the first of a planned annual spectacle liked to a steam fair at Belton Park. It was run in memory of the late Tony Parker, a member of Lincolnshire Steam Preservation Society who died six month previously.

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