Clare says…

Hi this dog was found last night on Dysart Road around 9:30.

The dog is chipped but no info that can help find the owner?

Can you help find the owner

Paul Green says,..

Bike stolen from shed Dudley Road. At about 7.30am on Monday 19th October, the lock on my shed was broken off and a road bike taken, they also had time to chomp bite out of an apple off the tree, they were then disturbed trying to break into another outdoor building three doors down,before having to break the door on the passageway to get out on the main road two doors down, unless they swam across the river, they must of had access via a passageway and unless they are local had a vehicle to take things away, the bike was a cube peloton RTR, very distinctive, the bike had just been serviced so there was no handle bar tape on one side and brakes disconnected and blue rim tyre on the back, this a heads up and a request if anyone saw anything suspicious. Police have been informed and I got an email telling me I was a victim of crime and they would keep the file open. Thanks in anticipation

Tom Parry says,

Jack Russell, Black with white chin now missing for 3 and a half hours, please share.

PCSO Fulker says….

Please be aware over the last few days there have been a number of attempted burglaries in the Grantham area.

Also a house was broken into for car keys and a vehicle taken from the drive.

Please be vigilant make sure you lock up at night properly and also perhaps leave an outside light on.

If you see anything suspicious or have any concerns please call 101 or in an emergency 999. Thank you.

Alex says,

Had my Cube Hybrid bike stolen from my garden shed on Shakespeare Avenue last night looks like this but with thinner road tires and silver mud guards. Any information would be appreciated.

Short stocky lad was seen in the back garden yesterday day time and kicked out.
Short dark hair. Black trousers with holes in and a blue padded jacket

Click below for petition & details

https://www.change.org/p/ipsa-stop-mp-pay-rise-in-april-2021

Martyna Gniewek says…

Russell Maksymiw Says,

London Road, Springfield Road all backed up, why? Macdonalds!! Why do drivers insist on holding the traffic up when they can’t get into the car park

Clare Harby says,

Hi, we’re trying to find the owner. At approx 6.50pm a Tan boxer dog was hit by a car on Belton Lane, it ran off up Green Lane owner wouldn’t engage with me possibly in shock bless her more importantly the car driver didn’t even stop !!!
Have reported it to the police.
Hope the dog is found and ok. Thank you x

It’s starting to look like we will all be spending a little more time at home again over the next few months and with the colder weather approaching, it could be a costly time for home owners.

With more people working from home once again and curfews being introduced, it’s an opportune time to invest in insulating your home – not just to keep it cosy – but also efficient in terms of heat retention and cost savings.

John Evans of home improvement specialists Stormclad, said: “Over the last six months we have all spent more time at home than usual, and our homes now more than ever play a vital role in keeping us safe and secure as well as being the backdrop to home working, home learning and everything in between.

“To ensure the home remains a pleasant place to be for all the family, temperature plays an key role and as it begins to get colder outside, it could be the perfect time to make home improvements to increase the homes thermal efficiency.

“There are a number of simple modifications you can make to your home to reduce heat which can be installed in a matter of hours, days or weeks.”

Draught-proofing

There are countless gaps in our homes that we usually never even think about. However, these are letting out the warmth from, and letting the cold inside. Often you can fill all the gaps and holes yourself with some simple DIY.

Internal doors are a good place to start when trying to cover drafts. You can buy removable draft excluders such as the classic sausage dog, or have a draught excluding door seal fitted underneath the door. Ensure you keep these shut as often as possible to retain the heat in each room, and to stop draughts coming through.

Replace windows with modern double glazing

Windows are one of the most prone areas to heatloss in the home. An old single paned window will emit around 84% of a room’s heat into the cold air outside so it is definitely worth the investment.

Installing double glazed windows will retain the heat in your home by trapping a layer of air between two panes of glass which stops the air from circulating, resulting in a decrease of heat loss across the window. With modern double glazed windows, the space between the panes is often filled with denser argon gas which will slow down heat loss even further.

Older windows can look outdated and deteriorate quickly, so replacing them a with durable frame such as aluminium will transform the look of your home outside and in.

External door replacements

Older doors are prone to holes and gaps which allows draughts to enter the home. Doors can often become warped and unsettled in their existing frame, which means its time for an upgrade.

Solid wood doors are a popular choice as timber is a natural insulator, absorbing and retaining heat, as well as composite doors, which are a thick door made of a combination of timber and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) – a robust thermo-plastic door skin.

Top top: Ensure your door is fitted with a quality letterbox flap or brush, to reduce the amount of heat loss from the letterbox. 

Conservatory refurbishments

Do you avoid this room in the winter because it’s too cold? Could this be your new home office? Making changes to your old conservatory can vastly reduce the amount of heat lost and make the space welcoming and usable all year round.

Older conservatories are often made with plastic polycarbonate roofs which have very little thermal insulation. Replacing the roof with high performance glass, a solid roof or a combination of the two, is one of the most effective improvements you can make to increase a conservatory’s thermal efficiency, which not just affects the conservatory but the whole home’s thermal efficiency.

Every Autumn, Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk events across the UK see thousands of people come together to raise money to help defeat dementia.

Sadly, this year, coronavirus meant we had to cancel the large-scale events we all know and love. Instead, we asked people to step out and support us by doing their own personal walks, from July to October, in line with government guidelines.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of 1,538 supporters across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire who signed up and helped raise over £1.2 million for Alzheimer’s Society.

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who took part in Memory Walk this year and made a difference to people affected by dementia.

The pandemic has hit people with dementia the hardest, with many of the 850,000 people living with the condition experiencing crippling loneliness and confusion by losing their much-needed routines. Thousands of carers are facing care home visitor bans or are struggling to get a break.

Our services have been used over 2 million times since lockdown began, showing people need us more than ever. But we’re facing a significant loss of fundraising income because of coronavirus.

As Memory Walk season ends, please consider donating to our Coronavirus Appeal or join one of our next fundraising events, like Elf Day on Friday 4 December or any date that suits you. Sign up for a free fundraising pack at alzheimers.org.uk/ElfDay.

Judith King

Alzheimer’s Society Head of Region for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire

Good evening On the eve of our Patronal Festival this is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday 15 October is St Wulfram’s Day.   At 7:30pm tomorrow there will be a eucharist in honour of St Wulfram. We would love it if you could join us in person in church or follow the service via our Facebook page.  Attached here is the order of service for you.  With best wishes and Happy St Wulfram’s Day

Toni Asher says…

It’s a scam!

Use of car in a charge area but note no place nor car registration.

Received email last night. Date and time car was parked in drive in Grantham

For most young people October 31 is synonymous with Halloween and going ‘trick or treating’. But for parents with children who are due to move up to secondary school next September, the end of October is the cut-off date to apply for secondary school places.

“This is a really important time for families, and they need to take time to make the right decision for their child,” said Ruth Sparkes, MD at schools marketing firm, EMPRA.

Ruth added; “In normal times, before deciding which schools to apply for, parents would visit the schools that they are interested in, but we’re not in normal times and the annual open events and tours that schools would normally run are close to impossible this year.”

Although most children are given a place at their parents’ first choice school, this is not always possible if there are more applications for a school than there are places available.  

Most councils have an over subscription criterion, and strongly advise families to provide preferences for three different secondary schools, they say this provides families with the best chance of getting their child into a school of their choice.

It is really important that parents apply by the deadline of 31 October 2020. Applying after this deadline may significantly affect what’s offered.

Top tips for choosing a school for your child in 2020

• 1.     Visit the schools’ websites that you’re interested in, and make sure you take a good look around it and start making notes, list any questions you may have – looking at the website – what does the school ‘feel’ like?

• 2.     Think about your child, how they learn, where they excel and what they want. And of course make sure to discuss the choices with them.

• 3.     When you’ve made a shortlist, visit the school website again, there may be a ‘virtual’ event or an online Q & A session that you can get involved with.

• 4.     Organise to speak with the headteacher or head of year 7 (this might be via video or telephone) – ask as many questions as you need to, it’s a big decision and you need to make sure that you are well informed. Many schools have the email addresses of senior staff on their websites, they will be happy to help.

• 5.     See if you can speak to students at the school – there may be an online video session that includes the head boy and head girl. Remember that every child is different so it’s important to choose the right school for your child.

• 6.     Have a look at the school’s prospectus to check that your views on education match the school’s ethos.

• 7.     Read the school’s most recent Ofsted report, not just the headline grades – what’s the pastoral care like? What do the students think? What’s behaviour like?

• 8.     Have a look at the school’s social media presence – does it have a Facebook page or Twitter account. How is it engaging with parents?

• 9.     Lastly, check the Department for Education’s Parent View site – this gives a snapshot of what parents think about their child’s school.

Remember, you need get your application in, either online or in paper form, by October 31.