Andrea writes,

Hi all firstly let me start by saying a huge thank you for taking the time to read this, as many of you know Ella has had a tracheotomy done back in November,  we are currently staying at qmc it’s very expensive being in hospital so I’m asking if my friends could please help me on this one.

Ella needs to have regularly nebs run through every 2 hours, when she’s on her dry which is all day. On the hdu ward that Ella is on they only have 4 of these Aerogen they are being shared between 18 beds!!!

Once these have broken the trust are not replacing them. So I’m in desperate need of my own because if I don’t have one I will need to take 3 bottles if not more of oxygen out when I take ella just to be able to give her a neb, one bottle of oxygen does 2 nebs so you can see if I’m out for the day I need lots of bottles, the  Aerogen runs off electricity.

I’ve never asked for anything for Ella but I am hoping my friends can help me with this one please.!! If you could share it as well and ask your family and friends please, anything will help they are £1000 and the leads that go with them are £23 they are an absolute god send to have, because of all the other stuff I have to take out this little device makes things a little bit easier thank you so much from Ella and myself xxx

Martina Baker says…

Got a dam parking fine from Morrisons due to being 20 minutes over time. due to being unable to leave car park on 29 December.

It was just after Christmas and the traffic was so bad cars, everywhere, took us over 15 mins to park up as hubby has blue badge.

Then on leaving the traffice was bad again so I over run on the 2 hour slot while queueing

i will go tomorrow and find why the cameras they have no grace period for traffice build up leaving.

Anyone else got one ??

Worried mum says…

Please can you make parents aware that my daughter was stopped by a man in a small white van tonight on Buckminster Gardens.

He stopped her twice, once for directions and once asked her to stop and give him her name.

My daughter is 15 and was leaving Walton Girls at approximately 5pm.

Police have been informed.

She described the driver as unshaven and coloured.

I am worried he may try again on another girl thank you

Whatshisface‏ says….

Can anyone explain why a huge car park near Grantham Station lies empty, gated and locked, whilst the streets are full of parked cars?

                          Grantham Dementia Café

The third Tuesday of every Month from

1.30pm to 3.30pm

If you have dementia, or are caring for someone with dementia you’ll be welcomed at our café.  Come along to meet others in a similar situation, in a relaxed social setting.  You can spend time sharing information and experiences, or simply have a cup of tea and a chat.  Staff and volunteers will be on hand to give you information and support.

The café will be held at

Grantham Alive Church, Castlegate,

Grantham, NG31 6TA

For more information contact:                                                   

Alzheimer’s Society

T: 01522 437069

E: lincoln@alzheimers.org.uk

Charity No 296645

Grantham Alive Church, Castlegate, Grantham, NG31 6TA

Month	Dates
January	15
February	19
March	19
April	16
May	21
June	18
July	16
August	20
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Every third Thursday of the month 13:30-15:30

If you have any suggestions for guest speakers, please speak to the café co-ordinator.

For more information about services in Lincolnshire please contact:
Alzheimer’s Society, First Floor North, Saracen House, City Office Park, Crusader Road, Lincoln, LN6 7AS
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National Dementia Helpline 03002 221122 www.alzheimers.org.uk

Talking Point is our online community offering information and support for anyone affected by dementia

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Ed says…

While we are all having a good moan about the gyratory system around Premier Court, surely the daftest has to be from Brook Street.

Sitting at the lights at the foot of Swinegate, you need to move into the left hand lane to turn right!

That is, of course, for Asda, and the right lane to go around the system again. But which lane should you be in to go up to Gonerby? It doesn’t say anywhere. No signs, no road markings.

Pete says…

A Mystery…..During the renovation work at the Cake Shop, Watergate, an interior wall has been removed to reveal a safe and a bath.

Curious place for a bath – is this where the baker mixed his dough?

Grantham Car Driver says…

Further to yesterday’s comments about the road system around Premier Court….

Can anyone tell me if the left lane is just a left turn only? I think not. You can go straight on both lanes.

So why do people always assume that they can go straight on in the right hand lane and then change lanes after this junction to the left hand lane?

In both pictures in clearly states the right hand lane is for the town centre and the left lane is for A607 which common sense would tell me to get into the correct back at the junction before the traffic lights.

I am just so sick of people changing lanes and cutting other drivers up almost causing an accident. Please correct me if I’m wrong.

Ed says…

So much for the problems at Grantham Hospital car park.

Took a friend today but couldn’t find a single place on the car park. It was absolutely chocka!

Dropped her off and tried Langford Gardens, but hardly anywhere there either. Ended up at Alford Street, and walked back.

Well, I suppose the walk did me good and it saved me two hours worth of fees.

Have you signed the petition against the new parking system? NOW UP TO 1,520 – LET’S GO FOR 2,500!

https://www.change.org/p/paul-boocock-ulht-stop-using-parking-eye?recruiter=68213946&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition

Sarah says…

Hello! I’ve seen this bike here for most of the day..stolen? It’s just outside the car park of Barrowby Gate Tesco

Nina says…

I’m a bit confused about so many drivers not using the correct lane at this junction but I’m questioning perhaps I am in the wrong.

It is atthe Brook Street traiic lights, at the junction with Swinegate.

The lane on the left I use it to turn to get to Lidl or Asda roundabout and the lane on the right I use it to go to the tennis club or turn right again to go to hospital.

Could you post something about it as I am really curious.

Must be really confusing for a motorist new to the town.

Sue McQuinn says….

My meeting with Paul Boocock about the new parking scheme at local hospitals has been brought forward to this Friday (15th), so I’d like to get as many signatures as possible before that, to show the strength of feeling.

Go to https://www.change.org/p/paul-boocock-ulht-stop-using-parking-eye?recruiter=68213946&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition&fbclid=IwAR0ZkffFNwL2SyZpSCvgn3olwu8vZ4LZnvwSAQjScz6I3pOYIjenffAzbm4

ALSO, I’d really like people to comment if they’ve had issues with the new system, particularly since it was reintroduced.

Thank you

Ever trying to catch me out on local knowledge, our old friend Pugsey Parker of Gravity FM has finally got me stumped.

No, Pugsey, I do not know where in Grantham this is.

Does anyone?

• 1/3 of British couples also would like a ‘bathroom break up’.
• Bathroom etiquette rated across the UK
• Interactive map rates bathroom etiquette across the UK. 

Sometimes two things really are better than one; two heads to solve a problem, two coffees in the morning for maximum waking-up efficiency, and always two helpings of dessert. And goodness only knows that some lucky households across the UK are blessed with a spare bedroom. For those who aren’t, Soap Supplier, the UK’s leading supplier of soap making supplies and soap making ingredients, decided to ask 2,500 couples the crucial questions: do you want a bathroom break up, and would you prefer to sleep in a separate bed from your partner?  

Almost half (46%) of couples in the East Midlands said that they would like to ‘file for a sleep divorce’ and sleep in a separate bed from their significant other. 

The survey also found that nearly half of couples (43%) in the East Midlands would prefer to have a ‘bathroom break up’ – that is – to use separate bathrooms. And just think of the advantages; no more having to tolerate wet, dirty towels on the floor, no hairs blocking the plughole…

When asked to rate each other’s bathroom etiquette, women rated their partner’s at 6/10, whereas men rated their partner’s bathroom behaviour at 7/10. 

You can see how the nation compares with this interactive map:  https://soapsupplier.co.uk/infographics/bathroom-breakups/ (click on ‘embed’ to host). 

So, when you live with your partner, what are the worst bathroom no-no’s? Nearly half of Brits say that the worst bathroom behaviour rule to break is dripping on the toilet seat and not cleaning it up (45%), followed by not flushing (30%), not replacing the toilet paper (15%) and leaving the toilet seat up (10%). 

For those not fortunate enough to have two bathrooms, the survey also revealed that half of couples in the UK feel comfortable enough to use the bathroom when their partner is on the toilet (men are more comfortable with this than women). 

“Having one’s own bathroom is clearly highly prized,” says Nicky Story from Soap Supplier. “But if you are sharing, it’s key to maintain some bathroom etiquette for a harmonious home!”

 GranthamEcologist says…

Brace yourself – some scenes from the ‘disgusting’ uncut road verges around Grantham – cinnabar moth caterpillars thriving on ragwort, bumblebees visiting the poppies & a veritable sea of yarrow –

South Kesteven DC and Lincolnshire County Council – keep it up!!

Albert Leeton says….

Do you know who owns Ruston Road?

Lincolnshire CC doesn’t and neither does SKDC.

I’ve just tried reporting two road side drains missing looks like they’ve been nicked.

But no one owns the road so theres two holes in the road waiting for someone to have an accident but no one wants responsibility