Gainsborough Guide
A list of contact information for Organistaions in Gainsborough and District
ADVISORY
ADDACTION LINCOLN
26-30 Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1XG.
Tel: (01522) 301307 Fax: (01522) 543280
Web: www.addaction.org.uk
Helping individuals and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.
ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LINCOLNSHIRE
15 Sixfield Close, Lincoln, LN6 0EJ.
Tel: (01522) 692681
Email: lincoln@alzheimers.org.uk
We offer a Dementia Adviser Service and have several support groups across the county. Please contact us for further information.
DISABILITY LINCS LTD, ANCASTER DAY CENTRE
Boundary Street, Lincoln, LN5 8NJ.
Tel: (01522) 870602
Contact : Steve Blenkinsop
Email: disabilitylincsltd@ntlbusiness.com
Web: www.disabilitylincs.org.uk
Please ring for help and information.
FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC / GU CLINIC
Health Clinic, Hickman Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Tel: (01522) 539145
For an appointment please ring the above Lincoln number.
LINCOLNSHIRE HOME IMPROVEMENT AGENCY
Mercury House, Willoughton Drive, Foxby Lane Business Park, Gainsborough, DN21 1DY.
Tel: 0845 4509115 Fax : 0845 450 9114
Contact: Janet Whiberley Handy Person Co-Ordinator
Email: jwhiberley@lincshia.org
Help for elderly and disabled home owners who have problems with their property. Free advice. We are here to help older disabled home owners to repair, improve, maintain or adapt their homes in order that they can continue to live independently in comfort, safety and security.
LINCOLNSHIRE LOCAL INVOLEMENT NETWORK (LINK)
Unit 11, Evans Business Centre, Gateway Park, Lincoln, LN6 9UH.
Tel: (01522) 705190
Web: www.lincolnshirelink.org.uk
Email: lincolnshirelink@shaw-trust.org.uk
LINk stands for Local Involvement Network. The job of the LINk is to support local communities to have a right to be involved in discussions and decisions about their health and social care services. The LINk feeds this information back to the providers, helping them to plan and deliver better services that reflect the wishes of
local people.
LINCOLNSHIRE PROBATION TRUST
Police Station, Morton Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2SY.
Tel: (01427) 612260
Fax: (01427) 612975
Web: www.lincolnshireprobationtrust.org.uk
RELATE IN LINCOLNSHIRE
The Clinic, Hickman Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Tel: (01522) 524922 for an appointment.
Confidential relationship counselling.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Tel: (01427) 616852
Contact: Mr M Wragg, Chairman
Secretary: Mrs Mary Cook, Tel : (01427) 613441
Help for ex-service personnel and dependants. Meeting held at the United Services
Club every third Thursday of the month at 1.30 pm.
Contact: Mr Bill Gabbott (Service Committee Sec.)
Tel : (01724) 732132
66 Cemetery Road, Winterton, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9UQ.
County Office: 1 The Stables, Wellingore Hall, Lincoln, LN5 0HU.
Email: mwrgg@aol.com
Web: www.lincolnshire.britishlegion.org.uk
SAMARITANS
17 Hungate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 1ES.
Tel: (08457) 90 90 90*
Email: jo@samaritans.org
* Please see website for latest call charge details.
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
SOCIAL SERVICES
The Guildhall, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.
Tel : (01427) 676470
The assessment of people who are in need and the arrangement of supportive and/or specialist services to meet those needs. This includes working with children and their families, adults and their carers and those who are disabled.
THE PORTLAND SUITE
The New Avenue, 26/30 Newlands, Lincoln, LN1 1XG.
Tel: (01522) 301355
Open 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday. Closed for lunch 12.30—1.00 pm.
A 24 hours answering machine is available out of hours.
Free and confidential drop-in service for advice on HIV; needle and paraphernalia provision for injecting drug users; advice on safer injecting for intravenous injectors and steroid users; testing for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis A, B & C; free condoms and lubricants; pregnancy testing.
VICTIM SUPPORT (LINCOLNSHIRE)
First Floor, 2 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, LN5 7DB.
Tel: (01522) 542687 Fax: (01522) 514282
Email: debbie.wheeler@victimsupport.org.uk
We offer practical and emotional support to victims of crime and support witnesses attending court.
WEST LINDSEY CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
26 North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HU.
Tel: (Advice Line) 0844 111444
Appointment Line: (01427) 810914
Call or drop in: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30 am - 1.30 pm.
Gateway Assessments, drop in on Thursday from 9.30 – 12.30 pm.
Fax: (01427) 810914
WEST LINDSEY WOMEN’S AID
GAINSBOROUGH WOMEN’S CENTRE
Unit 2, 9 Lord Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DD.
If your life is being affected in anyway by domestic abuse (emotional, physical, financial or sexual abuse) then the women’s centre can offer you a safe friendly environment where any problems or concerns can be discussed in complete confidence.
Please call in for a chat or telephone (01427) 616219.
Web: www.westlindseywomensaid.co.uk
CHARITIES
GAINSBOROUGH AND DISTRICT AID IN SICKNESS TRUST
Tel: (01427) 668681
Contact: Mrs A Vickers
Help with financial problems due to sickness eg. Travel to hospital appointments, special diets and equipment.
GAINSBOROUGH DISPENSARY CHARITY
Orchard Cottage, Summer Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1HQ.
Tel: (01427) 610415
Contact: Mrs Joan Howitt
Charity for the poor of Gainsborough and Morton.
GAINSBOROUGH EDUCATIONAL CHARITY
(A Registered Charity-No. 527299)
c/o Burton & Dyson Solicitors, 22 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BZ.
Contact: Maria Bradley - Tel: (01427) 610761
Web: www.burtondyson.com
Financial assistance for educational purposes. Applicants must be between the age of 11 - 25 years and the applicant or their parents must live in Morton, Gainsborough or Lea.
JOSHUA TYLER’S CHARITY (MORTON)
c/o Burton & Dyson Solicitors, 22 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BZ.
Contact: Maria Bradley - Tel: (01427) 616043
Web: www.burtondyson.com
Charity for Educational Foundation. Also provides grants to people on low incomes or in receipt of benefits for a wide range of needs.
LCDP
The Old Vicarage, Croft Street, Lincoln, LN5 7PQ.
Tel : 01522 533510
Contact : The BME Team
Email: enquiries@lcdp.org.uk
Web: www.lcdp.org.uk
LCDP is a Community Development charity, established in 1997, to work alongside people of all backgrounds in their communities. We currently employ over 20 staff across the county engaged in a variety of projects designed to create opportunities for local people to improve their quality of life.
LCDP - Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Community Development Project.
The BME project at LCDP works with local BME individuals and communities, with a specific focus on activities that will benefit health and wellbeing.
NACRO SERVICES, GAINSBOROUGH
2 North Parade, Gainsborough, DN21 1UH.
Tel: (01427) 617757 Fax: (01427) 678012
Email: jamie.wrath@nacro.org.uk (supported housing),
michele.thompson@nacro.org.uk (countywide floating support),
Web: www.nacro.org.uk
We are a crime reduction charity and we provide:
A Floating Support service:
supporting people who are either ex-offenders or are at risk of offending, to maintain a tenancy or to obtain and set up a tenancy. This is a countywide service.
Supported Accommodation:
We also have ten bed-spaces of supported accommodation available in Gainsborough which are for offenders and those at risk of offending. In both schemes, a comprehensive support package is tailored to the individual, based upon
a joint assessment of need.
PAROCHIAL CHARITIES, GAINSBOROUGH/FRANCIS BARKER CHARITY
c/o Burton & Dyson Solicitors, 22 Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BZ.
Contact : Maria Bradley - Tel (01427) 610761
Web: www.burtondyson.com
Charities connected with Gainsborough Churches.
ROTARY CLUB
Tel: (01427) 848395
Contact: Andrew McDonald (Secretary)
The club helps in many voluntary capacities.
STOP HATE CRIME
A Hate Crime or Incident is any behaviour that you or someone else thinks was caused by hostility, prejudice or hatred of a disability, gender identity, race, religion, faith, belief, or sexual orientation.
It is important that all Hate Crimes are reported so we can support victims and witnesses and make sure action is taken against perpetrators.
Anyone can be a victim of Hate Crime.
Hate Crimes are illegal
Stop Hate UK is a charity that provides independent and confidential support. You can remain anonymous. We are here: On the phone : 0800 138 1625
Text Relay for deaf, hearing or speech impaired callers on : 18001 0800 138 1625
Text: 07717 989 025
Email: talk@stophateuk.org
Web: www.stophateuk.org where you can chat (/talk) or fill in a form (/tell).
In the post : Stop Hate UK, P O Box 484, Leeds, LS7 9BZ
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
CARERS & TODDLERS LUNCHES
Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Roseway, Gainsborough, DN21 2HP.
Tuesdays 12.00 - 1.00 pm followed by Movers & Shakers 1.00 - 1.45pm. All
parents, carers and childminders welcome.
Tel: (01427) 610057
Contact: Rev Liz Childs
Email : elizachilds@tiscali.co.uk
CENTRE SCREEN WEST LINDSEY
c/o Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL.
Tel: (01427) 676137
Contact: Kevin Dunbar
Email: kevin.dunbar@west-lindsey.gov.uk
Centre Screen is a brand new rural touring cinema venture, based at the Trinity Arts Centre. The scheme will run within the West Lindsey District Council area and is in partnership with the Big Country Rural Cinema Network www.centrescreen.net
CHILDLINE
Freephone 0800 1111
Web: www.childline.org.uk
For children in trouble or danger. You can talk to us about anything.
CHILDRENS LINKS
Holland House, Horncastle College, Mareham Road, Horncastle, LN9 6BW.
Tel: (01507) 528300
Web : www.childrenslink.org.uk
Children’s Links exists to improve the quality of children’s, parents’ and families’ life
experiences. Services delivered are focused on user needs, responsive to community need and multiple needs, and tailored for each individual area.
CHILDRENS RESIDENTIAL HOME
33 Northolme, Gainsborough, DN21 2JB.
Tel: (01427) 613232
Contact : Jeanette Mitchell-Fox, Unit Manager
Regulated under Lincolnshire Childrens Services.
GAINSBOROUGH ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION
Riseholme Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1NL.
Contact : Lisa Pinkney
Tel: (01427) 617165
GAPA offers a wide range of play sessions, groups and activities for families with children aged 0-14 years old in their purpose built building and 2 1/2 acre site.
GAINSBOROUGH CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Market Arcade, Gainsborough, DN21 2DY.
Tel: (01427) 617767
Fax: (01427) 676119
Contact : Elizabeth Taylor
Voluntary and Statutory Organisations working together to provide support and information for families and carers of pre-school aged children and parents to be.
Open Mon - Fri. 8.30 - 5.00 Services include:
Riverside Day Nursery Mon - Fri. 8.00 - 6.00. Drop-In for tea/coffee, friendship, fun and support for parents and children Mon-Fri 9.00-4.00 pm.
Action for Children Crèche 9.15 - 12.15 Mondays during term time; Baby Cafe Breastfeeding Group 12.00 - 13.30 on Tuesdays; PEEP Groups every Wednesday during term time; Childminders Drop In 9.30 - 11.30 on Thursdays; Toy Library 1.00-2.30 on Thursdays; Funky Friday Messy Play 10.00 - 11.15 on Fridays; Men Behaving Dadly (dads and male carers group)10.00 - 11.30 on the first and third Saturday of the month. This is just a small selection of what we have on offer, please call in at the Children’s Centre or phone us to find out more.
GAINSBOROUGH EARLY YEARS CHILDREN CENTRE
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RR.
Tel (01427) 811610
Help and advice is offered from our skilled members of staff.
Head of Centre: Jo Noble.
GAINSBOROUGH JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP (GYGKIDS)
Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HP.
Held every Tuesday between 5.00 and 7.00 pm. Ages 8-12 during term time.
Cost £1 per week.
Tuck Shop available.
Tel: 07792626484
Web: www.gainsboroughyouthgroup.webs.co.uk
GAINSBOROUGH YOUTH GROUP (GYG)
Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HP.
Held every Thursday between 7.00 and 9.00 pm. Ages 13- 18 during term time.
Cost £1 per week.
Tuck Shop available.
Tel: 07792626484
Web: www.gainsboroughyouthgroup.webs.co.uk
GIRLGUIDING GAINSBOROUGH DIVISION
13 Hawthorn Grove, Gainsborough, DN21 1ES.
For details of Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units in the area please ring the Division Commissioner - Ms Ruth Page, Tel: (01427) 610107
GIRLS’ BRIGADE—1st GAINSBOROUGH COMPANY
Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HP.
Tel: (01427) 810305
Contact: Nicola Locking
Meets Friday 7 pm to 9 pm. 5 yrs to 18 yrs (term time)
This is a uniformed Christian organisation.
HOME-START GAINSBOROUGH
18 Market Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2BE.
Tel/Fax: (01427) 677445
Email: homestart.gainsborough@btconnect.com
Contact: Tina Staples (Co-ordinator) Office hours 9am - 4pm
Support and friendship for families with children under 5. Drop-In service available at Gainsborough Children’s Centre.
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES (LCVYS)
Tel: 07809 464 887
Web : www.lcvys.com
Voluntary youth service that provides support to those working with children and young people across Lincolnshire.
LITTLE TIGERS MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP
At New Life Christian Fellowship, Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1UN.
Tel: 07909178454
Mondays 9.45 - 11.30 am, 1.00 - 2.30 pm.
NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN’S SOCIETY
NDCS Freephone Helpline 0808 800 8880 (voice and text)
Family Officer for East Midlands - Mary McInnes
Email: helpline@ndcs.org.uk
Web: www.ndcs.org.uk
The National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. NDCS is an organisation of families, parents and carers, providing emotional and practical support through our Freephone Helpline, our network of trained support workers, our wide range of other support services and our publications and website. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us again. You can also call our Freephone Helpline (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm) on 0808
800 8880 (voice and text).
NSPCC HELPLINE
Tel: 0808 800 500
Textphone for deaf/those with hearing impairments 0800 056 0566
The NSPCC Helpline is a service for anyone concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. You can contact the helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, email or online.
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk
PASS IT ON SHOP
70 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JR.
Tel: (01427) 615005 or 677445
Helping support Home-Start
We urgently need donations of clothing, shoes, bags, toys, games, household items (sheets, towels, curtains).
All donations are greatly appreciated. Volunteers always needed—you could meet new people and learn and share skills, gain your NVQ1 & 2 in retail and attend other courses such as First Aid and Health
and Safety—all of which are FREE.
SCOUTS – GAINSBOROUGH DISTRICT
Contact : Mr Robert Fall, District Scout Commissioner
Tel: (01427) 613437
District Scout Website : www.gainsboroughscouts.org.uk
1st Gainsborough Scout Group
Morton Village Hall, Walkerith Road, Morton, DN21 3AL.
Beavers and Cub Scouts.
Contact: Mrs J Baldock - Tel: (01427) 810011
3rd Gainsborough Scout Group
Whiteswood Lane Scout Headquarters, Whiteswood Lane, Gainsborough,
DN21 1TQ
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mr R Fall - Tel: (01427) 613437.
Web: www.3rdgainsborough.org.uk
6th Gainsborough Scout Group (Sea Scouts)
Love Lane Scout Headquarters, Love Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 2SG.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mr J Swatton - Tel: (01427) 615036.
14th Gainsborough Scout Group
Sandsfield Lane Scout Headquarters, Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact: Mr A Clapham - Tel: (01427) 612546
E-mail: webmaster@14thgainsborough.org.uk
Web: www.14thgainsborough.org.uk
18th Gainsborough Scout Group
Haxey Scout Headquarters.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mrs M Potter – Tel: (01427) 752569
1st Beckingham Scout Group
Beckingham Village Hall, Beckingham.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mrs T Burnett – Tel: (01427) 610715
1st Willingham Scout Group
Willingham Village Hall, High Street, Willingham.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mrs P Dunderdale (01427) 788347
2nd Market Rasen Scout Group
Market Rasen Scout Headquarters.
Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Contact : Mrs J Collinson-Albon – Tel: (01673) 844620
STRUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4HX.
Tel: (01522) 527292
Web: www.strutcare.com
Providing services for children with disabilities ie. youth clubs, play schemes and
after school clubs.
Care in the Community for children.
THE WARREN FAMILY CENTRE
North Warren Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2TT.
Tel & Fax: (01427) 678061
Social Services.
TOTAL VOICE LINCOLNSHIRE
What is Total Voice? - Total Voice Lincolnshire provides a free, confidential and independent service to people with mental ill health, learning disability, physical disability and sensory impairments. Working in partnership with The Healthy Hub, we provide and advocacy and involvement service throughout Lincolnshire to people who are using adult social care and or secondary mental health services. Your Voice—Total Voice supports and empowers people to get their voices heard and speak about issues they have or the things that they want improved. We can
work with you on an individual basis or as part of larger group forums that are held regularly throughout Lincolnshire.
Your Choice - We believe that people have the right to live the way they choose. We will help you explore your options and understand your rights and will support you in the choices that you make.
Contact Total Voice on:
Phone: (01522) 706580
Email: tvl@voiceability.org
Web site: www.totalvoicelincolnshire.org
Gregg Chapman, Referrals & Information Coordinator, Total Voice Lincolnshire
Email: Gregg.chapman@voiceability.org
General Enquiries: 01522 706 580 | Referrals Line: 01522 706 597 | Fax: 01522 702 555
Referral Email: tvl@voiceability.org
Web Site: www.totalvoicelincolnshire.org
Unit 4/5 Saxilby Enterprise Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2LR
We have changed our name. On 1st December Advocacy Partners Speaking Up became VoiceAbility. Look out for updates on our website, www.speakingup.org and from 1st December on www.voiceability.org
TRINITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2AL.
Box office: (01427) 676655
Offers a diverse range of events including theatre, film, music, dance, kid’s club and stand up comedy.
We are also the base for Centre Screen West Lindsey a rural touring cinema. For details, please see entry for Centre Screen West Lindsey.
YaSIG
142 Bridge Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1LP.
Tel : (01427) 810100
Web: www.yasig.org.uk
YaSiG (Young and Safe in Gainsborough) offer a diverse range of services and activities for young people aged 13 to 24 in the local and surrounding areas of Gainsborough.
YaSiG’s services include an alternative education programme for young people who may be experiencing difficulties in school. Within this provision we offer a motorcycle course including workshop activities and riding at our track. We have a sports initiative involving the delivery of a variety of sports qualifications aimed at NEET
(Not in Education Employment or Training) young people. Computer courses for beginners also available with free expert tuition covering use of a keyboard and mouse, online basics, how to search online, and how to stay safe
online. To book an appointment call (01427) 810100. Alternatively, you can email Oliver.riggall@yasig.co.uk
YOUTH CENTRE
The Valley Youth Centre, Gainsborough Education Village, Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PB
Tel: (01427) 612379
The youth centre opens Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7pm-9:30pm and works effectively with young people, mainly aged between 13-19 years, particularly where life opportunities are not being realized. We offer a wide range of creative learning opportunities, which encourage and support participation and promote personal development.
CHURCHES
All the Churches listed below hold services.
ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH
Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JR
Tel: (01427) 611036 (Verger: Eddie Scarsbrook)
The Curate Rev. Gill Barrow - Tel: (01427) 616701
Churchwardens - Joan Knight, Tel: (01427) 610413;
Fiona Norton, Tel: (01427) 611565
Main Service 10.30 am.
St. Paul’s Church - Morton Main Service 9 am. (Except 1st Sunday of the month).
Churchwardens - Derrick Hill (01427)611675.
ALL SAINTS’, LAUGHTON
Contact: Helen Spilman (01427) 628678
Priest in Charge Rev Mark Briscoe (01427) 629105
ALL SAINTS’, PILHAM
Contact: Mrs Connie Sleight (01427) 628218
METHODIST CHURCHES
Gainsborough Methodist Church, Upton Methodist Church, Lea Methodist Church, Marton Methodist Church. Sunday Service Times 10.30 am. Marton 3pm or 6 pm.
Willingham House Group meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am.
The Contact for all the above Methodist Churches is: Rev. Keith Lackenby
Tel: (01427) 612913
Email: kslackenby@btinternet.com
Web: lgmethodistdistrict.org.uk/gainsborough
NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1UN.
Tel: (01427) 613606
Contact: Mr P McGuigan
Sunday Services 10.30 am. & 6.00 pm.
QUAKERS (GAINSBOROUGH SOCIETY OF FRIENDS)
22 Market Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2BE.
Contact : Mrs Margaret Latchford
21 Birch Grove, Torksey, Gainsborough, LN1 2EZ.
Tel: (01427) 718782
Sunday Service 10.30 am.
ST GEORGE & ST LAWRENCE CHURCH, SPRINGTHORPE
Contact : Michael Anyan (01427) 838226 or Penny Sedgewick (01427) 839628.
ST HELEN’S CHURCH, LEA
Rector: Rev. Phillip Wain
Church Wardens - Mrs. Joy Linegar, Tel: (01427) 613135 and Mrs. Jean
Woodhead (01427) 612423.
ST LAURENCE CHURCH, CORRINGHAM
Middle Street, Corringham, Nr Gainsborough.
Contact : Margaret Grieve (01427) 838368
For details of services, please see Church notice board.
ST MARTIN’S CHURCH, BLYTON
Contact : Rev Mark Briscoe (01427) 629105 or Ann Clark (01427) 628880
ST PETER’S CHURCH, EAST STOCKWITH
Contact : Barry Brown - Churchwarden (01427) 610390
Services:- First Sunday of the month – 9.00 am Morning Prayer, Third Sunday of the month – 9.00 am Holy Communion
ST THOMAS’ ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Cross Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AX.
Tel: (01427) 612427
Contact : Fr Gabriel
Saturday Service 7 pm. Sunday Service 9.15 am.
THE SALVATION ARMY, GAINSBOROUGH.
Beaumont Street, Gainsborough DN21 2ER.
Corps Officers - Majors Geoff & Glenda Martin
Tel: (01427) 616353
E-mail: gainssa.corps@gmail.com
Sunday - Christian Worship @ 10.00 am
Monday - Ladies Keep Fit held @ Gainsborough Methodist Church 7.00pm
Tuesday - Tabletop sale/coffee morning 8.30am - 10.00am
Wednesday - Ladies Meeting @ 2.00pm
2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month 1.30pm—3.00 pm—Teenage Parent & Toddler Group
2nd Saturday in the month - Coffee morning, cake stalls etc 10.00 - 12noon
Bibles Studies and other events as advertised.
The Salvation Army Charity Shop, 32a Queensway, Gainsborough DN21 1SN.
Tel: (01427) 614400
UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JR.
Minister Rev G Poucher (01427) 811306
Church Secretary Mrs. Susan Bee (01427) 811258
Sunday service 10.30 am and first Sunday of the month evening meditation at 6.00 pm.
Web: www.gainsboroughurc.org.uk
CLUBS
LINDSEY AGEUK
“Working to improve the lives of older people in East and West
Lindsey”
HOME SUPPORT SERVICES
Domestic help in the home, carrying out cleaning, laundry, shopping, gardening, escorted trips, dog walking and a sitting service. Undertaken by reliable, fully insured and CRB checked Home Support Assistants. This service is open to all ages in the areas of West and East Lindsey.
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
We also offer a free confidential Information and Advice Service in the comfort of your own home. In the last year Information & Advice Officers helped to obtain over £2 million in unclaimed benefits for older residents in the area. Please contact us to arrange a home visit.
VOLUNTEERING
We also have volunteering opportunities for all ages and abilities, if you have some free time on your hands why not join us?
For further information about our services for older people in East and West Lindsey please contact our new Access Centre in Horncastle on (01507) 525892 or our Head Office on (01507) 524242.
ARMY CADET FORCE
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2NS.
Tel: (01427) 616256
Web : www.armycadets.com
Offers many varied activities of military, adventurous and citizenship training.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
George Henderson Lodge, Morton Front, Gainsborough, DN21 3AA.
Support Group meets every Friday afternoon 1.45 pm – 3.45 pm
St Barnabas Friendship Group meets on a Wednesday fortnightly at 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.
For information on dates please ring Betty Cross on (01522) 518225.
BLYTON EVERGREEN CLUB
Blyton Village Hall, Blyton.
Contact: Mrs V Wood, 17 Gainsborough Road, Blyton, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3NJ.
Social Club for the Elderly. Fortnightly meetings at 2.00 pm.
DELVERS (GAINSBOROUGH LOCAL HISTORY GROUP)
Contact : Thelma Childs Tel: (01427) 611940
Meets fortnightly on Monday 6.15 pm to 8.15 pm at Gainsborough House to
reminisce about old Gainsborough. Occasional slide shows.
GAINSBOROUGH AEGIR CYCLING
Tel: (01427) 617752
Email: trevorhalstead@yahoo.co.uk
Web : www.community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/GainsboroughAegirCycling
Cycle club that offers a wide range of Rides, Leisure, Mountain Bike and Family
rides.
GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE ACTIVITIES
18, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB
Telephone (01427) 811160
Email: enquiries@gainsborough-house.org.uk
Website: www.gainsborough-house.org.uk
Office: Open weekdays 9.30 – 11.30am.
Coffee, tea and biscuits served Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 10.00 – 11.30am. Monday and Tuesday Luncheon Club for the over 60s from 12 noon to 1pm. Monday afternoon social club 2 – 4pm.
SOCIAL ACTIVITY GROUPS
Day centre clubs for the disabled or elderly, held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Gainsborough House. A warm and friendly welcome awaits anyone who would like some company and to make new friends, with refreshments, mid-day meal included and possibility of free transport. A charge is made to cover costs. Groups run by experienced CRB checked volunteers. For more details ring Jane Rasburn, SAG groups co-ordinator (01427) 838609, or ring the group leader on the day (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 9.00am and 2.30pm) on 01427 614391.
Gainsborough House also provides office space, meeting rooms and facilities for awide range of Care and Support Organisations and other social based clubs. Please ring the Gainsborough House office on (01427) 811160 for details.
GAINSBOROUGH HEARING HELPLINE CLINIC
Every Tues 12.30 – 1.30 pm at Hickman Street Clinic, Hickman Street,
Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Contact : Mr John Greenaway on (01427) 612820
Provides hearing aid batteries and re-tubing.
GAINSBOROUGH HEARING HELPLINE SOCIAL CLUB
Meets 2nd Tuesday of month from 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm. at Hickman Street Clinic,
Hickman Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Contact : Mr John Greenaway on (01427) 612820
Social Club for the hard of hearing and friends. Loop System available.
Offers support and advice surrounding issues connected with hearing problems.
GAINSBOROUGH PROBUS CLUB
Meets at Gainsborough Old Hall, Parnell Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2NB.
Chairman : Mr Terry Bendall Tel: (01427) 617174
Secretary : Mr Brian Timbrell Tel: (01427) 610002
Private Club for members elected from retired professional and business men.
GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB
E Valley Community Centre, High Street, Scotter, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3RY.
Contact : Briana Cordeaux Tel: (01724) 764452
Social club for 50+ meets at 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm every Thursday.
KNAITH PARK WHIST DRIVE
Knaith Park Village Hall, 76 Willingham Road, Knaith, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 5ET.
Contact : Mrs G Bingham.
Tel: (01427) 615930.
Thursday evening on a fortnightly basis from 7.30 pm.
LADIES LUNCHEON CLUB, EAST STOCKWITH
Contact : Mrs Mary Revill
Tel: (01427) 610708
Meets second Wednesday of each month at the Ferry House.
LINCOLN & LINDSEY BLIND SOCIETY
Bradbury House, Ramsgate, Louth, LN11 0NB.
Tel : (01507) 605604 Fax: (01507) 608802
Help for the blind and visually impaired
Email: info@llbs.co.uk
Web: www.11bs.co.uk
Local contact for Gainsborough - Jane Cowling, Sight Impairment Officer Tel:
(01673) 828293.
PILLARED HOUSE LUNCH CLUB
Meets at Pillared House, Primrose Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HT.
Lunch club for elderly people held every Tuesday and Friday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon Bingo in a very friendly atmosphere. Transport available.
Contact : Vivien Patrick on (01427) 615283 or write to me at 95 Morton Terrace,
Gainsborough. DN21 2RH.
THE FRIENDS OF RICHMOND PARK
Richmond Park, Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2RJ
Chairperson : Mrs G Gray - Tel: (01427) 612125
Email: tisgillgray@btinternet.com
THIRD WEDNESDAY GROUP
Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 2.00 pm at the Village Hall, Corringham.
Various speakers, demonstrations and occasional outings. All welcome.
Contact : Barbara Marriott (01427) 838713
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) - GAINSBOROUGH AND DISTRICT
Meets at Gainsborough Methodist Church, North Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2HP
Contact : Joan Spencer (01427) 718881
Meets every 2nd Thursday in the month at 10.00 am.
WILLINGHAM FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Willingham Village Hall, High Street, Willingham.
Contact : Mrs M Shaw - Tel: (01427) 788384
Social club meets every other Wednesday afternoon.
Everyone welcome.
WILLOUGHTON SUNSHINE CLUB
Willoughton Village Hall, Vicarage Road, Willoughton, DN21 5SA.
Contact : Mrs P Spencer - Tel: (01724) 851783
Social club for the elderly. Meets every other Thursday 2.00 – 4.00 pm, everyone
welcome.
DOCTORS AND DENTAL SURGERIES
CASKGATE STREET DOCTORS SURGERY
Elswitha Hall, 3 Caskgate Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2DJ.
Tel: 0844 5769377
Web: www.caskgatestreetsurgery.co.uk
Doctors Surgery
CLEVELAND SURGERY
Vanessa Drive, Gainsborough, DN21 2UQ.
Tel: 01427 613158
Doctors Surgery.
GAINSBOROUGH DENTAL CARE
17 Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HD.
Tel: (01427) 613322
Dentist Surgery.
POTTERGATE SURGERY
Vanessa Drive, Gainsborough, DN21 2UQ.
Tel : (01427) 612895
Open Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:30 phone cover only from 18:00 - 18:30.
RIVERSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Morrison & Associate, 22 Gladstone Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2LY.
Tel: (01427) 613675
TRENT BRIDGE DENTIST SURGERY
134 Bridge Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1LP.
Tel: (01427) 612537
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYABILITY
A4e LTD
Unit 1, 9 Lord Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2DD.
Tel: (01427) 616051 (or contact your local Job Centre for information)
Web: www.a4e.co.uk
Having access to a large support network of specialist providers and experienced staff. Assisting local people source local employment whilst offering help and guidance with social, personal and financial issues. Building bridges between local employers and the unemployed, breaking down barriers to employment and
Improving Peoples Lives.
FOUNDRY LEARNING CENTRE
60 Bridge Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1LS.
Tel : (01427) 677377
Email : simone@cgpartnership.com
Web : www.cgpartnership.com
Foundry Learning Centre opened in November 2008 on Bridge Street in
Gainsborough. The centre has two main classrooms, one of which is equipped with 10 computers for use by learners.
The Foundry offers a variety of training in a friendly and welcoming environment to adult learners over the age of 19. Support is available to individuals wanting to learn how to use a computer or develop their computer skills further for work or personal use. We support those looking for employment through our weekly Job Club (Friday
mornings 9.30 – 12.00) and are happy to assist anyone looking to explore their learning options. We offer a variety of community courses aimed at widening local participation in learning and our learners are encouraged to come and enjoy themselves whilst developing their skills and interests.
JOB CENTRE
Job Centre Plus, Crown House, Heaton Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2ET.
Tel: 0845 604 3719
Web: www.directgov.co.uk
Advice for employment training, general employment, legislation, small businesses, disablement services etc.
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Birchwood Access and Training Centre, Lincoln, LN6 0QB.
Tel: (01522) 697587
Learning Community Centres are a “one-stop shop” where residents can access information about local services, learning opportunities, job vacancies and community events. The centres offer surgeries at which residents can meet with the Police or Councillors, and access other services such as Nextstep Advice and Information Sessions. The centres also offer internet access and the Learning Club, where members are kept up to date with all opportunities available in their local area and can also give their views on what the issues are in their neighbourhood.
LINCOLNSHIRE CHILDREN’S SERVICES CONNEXIONS CENTRE - TEENSEEN
6 Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JH.
Tel: (01427) 612096
MERCURY HOUSE
Willoughton Drive, Foxby Lane Business Park, Gainsborough, DN21 1DY.
Tel: (01427) 619500
Email: sadie.weller@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Follow us on Twitter for updates and offers @mercury_house.
RIVERSIDE TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Unit 2, First Floor, Britannia House, Marshalls Yard, Beaumont Street,
Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.
Tel: (01427) 677277
Web: www.riverside-training.org.uk
Email: enquiries@riverside-training.org.uk
Training Centre that offers qualifications in ECDL, Clait and the ecITB Safety Passport, Maths and English, Health and Safety, free taster courses, basic food hygiene, business and management, touch typing and languages. In addition the centre offer free career, skills and work advice. The centre also has a wide range of
leisure courses for fun.
SCOTTER EAU COMMUNITY CENTRE
Church Hall, High Street, Scotter, DN21 3RY.
For bookings and use of the centre contact the Secretary, Mrs Cooper (01724)
762635.
Web Link via : www.scottervillage.com
Drop in Multi-use Centre that has a library, I.T facilities and a Café.
IT facilities are open on a Thursday 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm and Friday 10.00 am – 5.00pm. Café open on Friday morning.
The Centre offers very reasonable rates for bookings and is ideal for children’s parties and family gatherings/celebrations. The centre has disabled access and toilet facilities.
TNG JOB MAETS (LINCOLN)
Office 2b, 1st Floor, Britannia House, Marshall’s Yard, DN21 2NA.
Tel : 07590417798 or 07827851169
Web: www.tng.uk.com
Helps individuals get back to work, training or education. One-to-one free confidential & impartial advice covering Jobsearch Skills, Benefits (including tax credits), Housing/Debt issues etc. Including financial incentives to
access work/training and help and advice to set up and run a business.
HOMES, NURSING & RESIDENTIAL
ACIS GROUP
Acis House, Bridge Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1GG.
Tel: 0800 027 2057
Email: info@acisgroup.co.uk
Web: www.acisgroup.co.uk
Acis is a Registered Provider of social housing. Acis provides high quality and sustainable homes and properties for affordable rent. These include a range of family homes, flats and bungalows. Acis also provides low cost home ownership housing options and sheltered housing for the elderly across nine schemes in West
Lindsey.
BLENHEIM HOUSE
Hemswell Cliff, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 5TJ.
Tel: (01427) 668175
Contact: The Manager
Email: blenheimcentre@aol.com
Nursing home for the younger physically disabled, day care, residential care respite care.
BLENHEIM LODGE NURSING HOME
Hemswell Cliff, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 5TJ.
Tel: (01427) 668175
Contact: The Manager
Email: blenheimcentre@aol.com
Nursing home for the elderly and also from age 18+.
ELIOT HOUSE NURSING HOME
Crooked Billet Street, Morton, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3AH.
Tel: (01427) 617545 Fax: (01427) 611318
Contact: Victoria MacCabe
Email: victoriamaccabe@mpfcare.co.uk
Nursing home with residential places for the elderly and under and over 65’s suffering from dementia. Pets welcome.
FERNDENE CARE HOME
Park Springs Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1NR.
Offers residential, nursing and memory care for 48 elderly people in hotel type
facilities. Call in for a coffee and a chat in our coffee shop and have the opportunity to look round.
Tel: (01427) 810700
Contact : Pam Horsted
FOXBY COURT
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1QR.
Contact : The Manager
Tel: (01427) 613376
Residential Home for the elderly.
FOXBY HILL CARE HOME
Foxby Hill, Gainsborough, DN21 1PN.
Tel: (01427) 611231
Contact : Belinda Townsend.
Nursing and Residential home and also day care and respite care.
GROSVENOR HOUSE NURSING HOME
19 Back Street, East Stockwith, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3DL.
Tel: (01427) 616950 Contact: Barbara Bussey
Nursing and residential home for the elderly and physically disabled.
HOLLY TREE LODGE NURSING HOME
3 Eastgate, Scotton, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3QR.
Tel: (01724) 762537
Contact: Anne Atkinson
Nursing, residential and dementia care.
Email : htlcare@btconnect.com
HOWSON CARE CENTRE
Marton Road, Willingham-by-Stow, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 5JU.
Tel: (01427) 788283 Contact: Carol Horne
Residential and nursing home for short term respite care and long term residents. Registered for dementia, mental health and learning disabilities.
LAUGHTON CROFT NURSING HOME
Gainsborough Road, Scotter Common, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3JF.
Tel: (01724) 762678
Contact: Kerrie McOmie
Nursing and residential and EMI home for the elderly.
LINELANDS RESIDENTIAL & INTERMEDIATE CARE PROVIDER
All Saints Lane, Nettleham, Lincoln, LN2 2NT.
Tel: (01522) 750889
MANOR NURSING HOME
Dog and Duck Lane, Morton, Nr Gainsborough, DN21 3BB.
Tel: (01427) 612796
Contact : Mr Sam Basu
Nursing Home for the elderly.
NORTH WARREN HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME
North Warren Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2TU.
Tel: (01427) 612171 Contact: Mr Mark Bedward
Home for elderly people.
PHOENIX COURT SHELTERED HOUSING
Phoenix Court, Gainsborough, DN21 1GA.
Sheltered Housing Scheme of two bedroom bungalows in nice open spaces with a full-time, on site Manager. Community kitchen, Hall and laundry.
Contact: The Manager (01427) 613343
PILLARED HOUSE SHELTERED HOUSING
Primrose Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1HT.
Tel: (0800) 0272057
Contact: Russell Ward, Supported Housing Manager
To apply: West Lindsey District Council, The Guildhall, Marshalls Yard,
Gainsborough, DN21 Sheltered accommodation for the elderly.
REDCOTE RESIDENTIAL HOME
23 Gainsborough Road, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5HR.
Tel: (01427) 615700
Contact: Jane Green (Manager)
Home for the elderly.
ST BARNABAS DAY HOSPICE
Community & Education Services
Hawthorne Road, Lincoln, LN2 4QX.
Tel: (01522) 518200
HOSPITALS
COUNTY HOSPITAL LINCOLN
Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 4AX.
Tel: (01522) 512512
General hospital + A&E.
JOHN COUPLAND HOSPITAL (Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS
Trust)
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2TJ.
Tel: (01427) 816500
Minor Injuries Unit Open 8 am - 8 pm daily.
Red Cross Disability Living Centre Open 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Mon - Fri.
Audiology Clinic at JCH - Every Wednesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm by appointment.
Tel: Lincoln (01522) 573254.
NHS DIRECT
Tel: 111
If it is not an emergency but you still need medical help fast, then dial 111. this will get you through to a team of highly-trained advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses. They will ask you questions to assess your symptoms, and give you the health care advice you need or direct you to the right local service. The NHS 111 team will, where possible book you an appointment or transfer you directly to the people you need to speak to.
If they think you need an ambulance, they will send one immediately.
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
LOCAL SERVICES
CLIFF BRADLEY & SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
41 Heaton Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2EA.
Tel: (01427) 810619
For a prompt, sympathetic service from a recognised family business.
GREEN BURIAL WITH RESPECT GB
Respect Natural Woodland Green Burial Park, Dring Lane, Laughton, Nr
Gainsborough, DN21 3PZ.
Tel: (01427) 612992 or 07836 202158
Caring help is freely available for downloading from
1. List of things you need to consider plan and prepare, for some nearing the end-of-life.
2. Planning funerals, ways of Planning a family get together to discuss YOUR CHOICES.
We offer an alternative to traditional cemeteries that can often seem cold and unwelcoming.
Celebration of life is the theme of Green Burial helping natures natural cycle-of-life.
MEDICAL, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
ADULTS SUPPORTING ADULTS
Head Office:
Railton House, Sleaford Business Park, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ
Tel: 01529 416270
Web: www.asaorg.co.uk
Email: enquiries@asaorg.co.uk
Local Office:
Mercury House, Willoughton Drive, Foxby Lane Business Park, Gainsborough, DN21 1DY
Tel: 01427 619540
Adults Supporting Adults (ASA) is a countywide not for profit charity that provides a number of community based resources for people who require support to develop and maintain an independent lifestyle. ASA can provide a number of flexible and unique resources that are appropriate to you and your individual needs. Ask us about Extended Stay, Respite, Daytime Provision, At Home Day Resource, Sitting Resource or Shop2Gether.
ARTHRITIS CARE
Central England Regional Office, Unit 7, Carlton Business & Technology Centre,
Station Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AT.
Tel: (0115) 952 5522
Email: centralengland@arthritiscare.org.uk
Information and support for all people with arthritis.
BREAST CARE SUPPORT GROUP
Lecture Theatre, Educational Centre, Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road,
Lincoln, LN2 4AX.
7.00 pm on 2nd Monday every month (except Bank Holidays)
Contact Emily Pearson Tel: (01526) 320442
Betty Tel: (01522) 809178
Joy Tel: (01427) 668699 (Evenings)
A group of ladies who have undergone breast surgery. If you are worried we can help, we are just at the end of a telephone.
COMMUNITY ALARM SERVICE
Acis Group Ltd, Bridge Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1GG.
Contact: Customer services for more information on (01427) 678000.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM
Hickman Street Clinic, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Tel: (01427) 617928 direct line.
Primary care mental health care/short-term care.
CYSTIC FIBROSIS RESEARCH TRUST
Contact: Mrs Julie Simpson Tel: (01427) 611497
Help for sufferers of cystic fibrosis.
DYSLEXIA ACTION
2/4 Mint Lane, Lincoln, LN1 1UD.
Tel: (01522) 539267 Contact : Principal - Catherine Wright
Help and advice for people with dyslexia.
Email: lincoln@dyslexiaaction.org.uk
Web: www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk
GAINSBOROUGH & DISTRICT BRANCH OF DIABETES UK.
Tel: (01427) 667230—Contact: Mrs R Oakley
Help for diabetics.
Meetings are held every second Monday of the month (September – June) at 7.30pm in the Trentside Rehabilitation Unit at John Coupland Hospital, Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2TJ.
GAINSBOROUGH HEALTH VISITING TEAM
Hickman Street Clinic, Gainsborough, DN21 2DZ.
Tel: (01427) 810801
Clinic Tuesday & Friday 9.30 am - 11.30 pm.
GAINSBOROUGH MACULAR DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP
Meets at the Friends Meeting House, 22 Market Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2BE.
Contact: Mrs M Styles, Group Leader on (01427) 811609 or Michael on (01427) 616852.
The group is one of a national network of support groups throughout the UK dedicated to supporting people with the age-related form of macular degeneration or MD for short. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings which are held every third Monday of the month at 10.30 am.
HEALTH TRAINERS
West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.
Tel: (01427) 675188
Contact: Debbie Williams and Amanda Clarke
Email: Debbie.williams@west-lindsey.gov.uk
A free service to all people over the age of 16 providing confidential health advice to aid everyone in making healthy lifestyle changes over 6 free one to one sessions or more.
HEALTHY WALKS
West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.
Tel: (01427) 675138
Contact: Jackie Brown, Healthy Walks Co-ordinator
Email: Jackie.brown@west-lindsey.gov.uk
Free led walks organised of varying lengths from 1½ miles to 5-6 miles, some easy, some harder and also toddler walks. All walks are within the Gainsborough area.
LAPD (Lincolnshire Association of People with Disabilities)
Ancaster Day Centre, Boundary Street, Lincoln, LN5 8PF.
Contact: Paul Parker
Tel: 01522 530305
Email : accessaudits@lapd.com
LCDP – Early Presentation of Cancer Symptoms Project
The Old Vicarage, Croft Street, Lincoln, LN2 7PQ.
Tel: (01522) 533510
Contact : Bonney Cottrell
Email : bonney.cottrell@lcdp.org.uk
Web : www.epoc.me
Supporting volunteers to lead community initiatives to encourage people to see their doctor at an early stage with suspected cancer symptoms, which leads to a better chance of a positive outcome.
LINCOLNSHIRE CARER’S PARTNERSHIP
Freepost NEA14297, Lincoln, LN1 1BA.
Tel: (01522) 554214 Fax: (01522) 546360
Email: carerspartnership@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web: www.lincolnshirecarers.co.uk
Provides information for unpaid carers living in Lincolnshire.
Visit our website or phone us to find out about the six most important things you should know if you are an unpaid carer. Request a Carers Information pack which includes an A-Z booklet of help and advice on many subjects relevant to carers.
LIVES (LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED VOLUNTARY EMERGENCY SERVICE)
FIRST RESPONDERS
The War Memorial Centre, North Street, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5DX.
Tel: (01507) 525999
Office Manager: Paul Martin
Local Officer—Roger Ferguson, Tel: 07766 992438
Email : lives@lives-responders.co.uk
Web: www.lives-responders.co.uk
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Provide information and confidential help for cancer sufferers and carers.
Concerns or questions about living with cancer?
Tel: 0808 808 2020 free and confidential helpline (9am-8pm, Mon-Fri).
Questions about cancer types, treatments or what to expect?
Tel: 0808 800 1234 free and confidential nurse information helpline, (9am-8pm, Mon-
Fri):
Admin No. 020 7840 7840 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Web: www.macmillan.org.uk
Web: www.cancerbackup.org.uk for up-to-date cancer information and advice.
POSITIVE HEALTH (LINCOLNSHIRE)
25 Newlands, Lincoln, LN1 1XP.
Tel: (01522) 513999 (office number)
24 Hour Helpline No: 0800 252534
Email: admin@positivehealthlincs.com
Web: www.positivehealthlincs.com
To provide social care / support for people living with HIV. Confidential advice on HIV, AIDS and all sexually transmitted infections. Training and Education provided.
Outreach for Gay and Bisexual men. Free Condoms available. GUM Clinic at the
County Hospital for treatment.
RETHINK (previously known as NATIONAL SCHIZOPHRENIA FELLOWSHIP WEST LINDSEY)
Greetwell Place, 2 Limekiln Way, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 4US.
Caring for a relative or friend with a mental health problem?
RETHINK can help by providing local individual support across West Lindsey area through the services of a carer support worker. Carer Support Group meet by arrangement with Trish Hargreaves (see contact details below) on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 1.00 pm. to 2.30 pm. Please ring for details.
Tel/Fax: (01522) 536029
Contact: Trevor Jones, Service Lead
Mobile Tel: 07918 033106 Email : trevor.jones@rethink.org
Contact: Trish Hargreaves, Carer Support Worker
Mobile Tel : 07918 617049 Email : trish.hargreaves@rethink.org
ST BARNABAS HOSPICE
36 Nettleham Road, Lincoln, LN2 1RE.
Tel: (01522) 511566
Providing care and support for those living with a life threatening illness.
The following are based at : 12 Cardinal Close, Lincoln, LN2 4SY.
Fundraising Department : Tel: (01522) 540300
St Barnabas Shops : Tel: (01522) 559500
Web: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk
ST BARNABAS LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPICE
Gainsborough Nurses, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, Administration, Gainsborough Day Hospice, Front Street, Morton, Gainsborough DN21 3AD.
Tel: (01427) 679429
ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE
11A Spital Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2HD.
Contact Adults : Mr P Crompton Tel: (01522) 523701 via County Headquarters)
Email : peter.crompton53@btinternet.com
(First Aid Courses, Adults and Cadets)
Contact Cadets : Mrs Paula Reid
Email : kphide143@yahoo.co.uk
Contact Badgers : Miss Bethany Esom
Help and training on first aid.
For public first aid courses contact County Headquarters Tel: (01522) 523701
THE CARERS TEAM – LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Tel: (01522) 782224 Fax: (01522) 516038
Email: Carers_team@lincolnshire.gov.uk
The Carers Team recognise that caring can have a major impact on carers’ lives and having help and support throughout can make your caring role easier. The Carers Team is made up of a range of dedicated support workers who will endeavour to help and support you through the challenges you face as a carer. The Carers Team
support carers across Lincolnshire.
THE RIVERSIDE CLINIC
60 Bridge Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1LS.
Tel: (01427) 678754
Web : www.theriversideclinic.co.uk
Offers acupuncture, aromatherapy, homeopathy, osteopathy, reflexology, Indian head massage, herbal medicine, massage, hopi candleing, lastone therapy.
TRANQUILITY LIFESTYLE with Liz Clews
2 Tudor Drive Morton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 3BG
Email: lizclews@btinternet.com
Website: www.tranquility-lifestyle.co.uk
Liz Clews (01427) 615608 - 0775 196 4832
For varied teaching covering all aspects of health & well being from ages 2 yrs to 90+ yrs.
Yoga Pilates & Relaxation
Liz use 3 styles of yoga to compliment all aspects of the body.
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Monday - 6.30-7.45pm at Scotter School
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.00-7.00 pm at Marshalls Sports Pavillion, Middlefield
Lane, Gainsborough.
Fridays – 10.00-11.00 am at Morton Village Hall, Morton, Nr Gainsborough.
Group teaching with Yoga Bugs for pre school.
One to Ones specialising in confidence building, self development, problems back and all chronic ailments to strengthen physically and mentally, getting you back to being YOU Again!
Confidence Courses - small groups including corporate.
Vitality & West Lindsey Mature Fitness
Fitness for the over 50’s or less able person. Active & Seated exercise for all levels of ability including obesity, strokes, or age relating ailments.
Bringing Music and Movement to you.
Monday – 2.00-3.30 pm ~ Seated Exercise ~ free refreshments at Newlands Court,
Gainsborough.
Wednesdays 10.00–11.00am ~ Active/Seated at Lea Village Hall.
Wednesdays 11.30-12.45 pm ~ Seated Exercise ~ free refreshments at Pillared House, Primrose Street, Gainsborough.
Wednesdays 1.30-3.00 pm ~ Active/Seated ~ free refreshments at Walkeringham Village Hall.
Thursdays - 1.30-2.30 pm ~ Active at The Studio North Street, Gainsborough
OTHER ORGANISATIONS
CHRISTIAN AID GAINSBOROUGH & DISTRICT GROUP
17 Willingham Road, Lea, Gainsborough, DN21 5EN.
Contact: Mrs May Greenaway on (01427) 612820
CRIME STOPPERS TRUST
Tel: (0800) 555 111 Freephone
Call anonymously with information about crime, or report using our on-line form.
Your call cannot be traced.
Web : www.crimestoppers-uk.org
GAINSBOROUGH FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE (GFRC)
Acis House, Bridge Street, Gainsborough, DN21 1GG
Tel: (01427) 675804
Office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am – 4pm.
Furniture selection and times out of normal hours are by appointment only.
Email: GFRC@acisgroup.co.uk
Web: www.grfc.org.uk
We collect furniture in good clean condition from the general public/local businesses, free of charge within a 12 mile radius of Gainsborough. We redistribute the furniture to people in our community. All our clients are referred to us through a registered agency such as Home Start, Social Services, ACIS, Women’s Refuge, and
Help the Aged, to name just a few.
JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Kingdom Hall, 2 North Warren Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2TT.
Tel: (01427) 811866
This is a religious group and will offer help and support in all aspects of everyday life and social situations.
Meet Thursdays 7.00 pm and Sunday morning 9.45 am.
HOME OPTIONS TEAM
West Lindsey District Council, Guildhall, Marshalls Yard, Gainsborough, DN21 2NA.
Tel: (01427) 676676
Email: home.options@west-lindsey.gov.uk
Offering a free, impartial housing options advice service, homelessness prevention service and housing support.
LINCOLNSHIRE CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Commerce House, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4HY.
Tel: (01522) 845005
E-mail: info@lincolnshirecda.coop
Advisors who provide information, advice and support services to potential, emergin and established Social and Co-operative Enterprises across Lincolnshire, Rutland and parts of Nottinghamshire.
LINCOLNSHIRE CREDIT UNION LTD
Admin. Office 18 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8BE.
Contact: Emma or Jill Tel: (01522) 528886 Mon—Fri, 10 am.—3 pm.
Web: www.lincolnshirecreditunion.org.uk
Lincolnshire Credit Union is your local community bank and offers access to safe savings (we pay into the Financial Services Compensation Scheme) and access to affordable loans regardless of previous credit history.
LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE
Gainsborough Police Station
Morton Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2SY.
Station open from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (Mon - Fri)
Tel: (01427) 810910
Force Ops: 0300 111 0300 for all non-emergency calls, or if you need to report an incident.
Neighbourhood Policing Teams
Town Centre Community Support Officers
PC 1241 Martin Yeates, Community Beat Manager – 07796 186664, PCSO 2260
Chris Pearson – 07939 996594, PCSO 2115 Tracey Burnett – 07939 312682 and PCSO 2141 Will Bonney.
Gainsborough Rural North (Morton/Scotter) PC 1367 Ian Cotton - Community Beat Manager – 07939 896193,
PCSO 2091 Bill Thomas – 07944 776816 and PCSO 2297 Ange Raper - 07500 920222 Gainsborough Rural South (Saxilby)
PC 326 Martin Doherty, Community Beat Manager, PCSO Sonia Robinson, PCSO 2270 Melanie Goodwill. Gainsborough Uphill Station 2 Sturgate Walk, DN21 1UW Tel: 01427 810460 PC 848 Ian Shaw, Community Beat Manager – 07939 988734, PCSO 2214 Penny Smith – 07939 985109, PCSO 2036 Glen Patchett- 07939 985109 Lea and South West PC 1299 Rebeka Oakley, Community Beat Manager – 07939 894026, PCSO 2217 Sarah Gibson – 07796 268107, PCSO 2256 Mel Crabtree – 07825 100381 Web : www.lincs.police.uk
ON TRENT
Tel: (01889) 880100 for information regarding the River Trent project
Tel: (01636) 704481 for information regarding the Trent Vale Project between Newark and Gainsborough.
Web: www.ontrent.org.uk
This project is working to secure a sustainable balance between the natural and historic heritage, agriculture, commercial activity and development along the River Trent.
RSPCA
Tel: Advice Line 0300 1234 555 / Cruelty Line 0300 1234 999
Web: www.rspca.org.uk
Help and advice about animals in need.
SOUNDLINCS
Garmston Court, 18 St Martin’s Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1HY.
Tel: (01522) 510073
Email: info@soundlincs.org
Web: www.soundlincs.org
Lincolnshire Music Development Agency - was formed to enhance, enable, and encourage music making throughout the County of Lincolnshire, working in every music style and with all members of the community.
VOLUNTARY CENTRE SERVICES WEST LINDSEY (VCSWL)
The Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NA.
Tel : (01427) 613470
Email: info@vcswestlindsey.org.uk
Web: www.voluntarycentreservices.org.uk
SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
AEGIR COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB.
Tel: (01427) 619360
Secondary school for students with additional needs
CHARLES BAINES COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Baines Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1TE.
Tel: (01427) 613812
Primary School. Pre-school also on site. See Honey Pot Pre-School entry.
GAINSBOROUGH BENJAMIN ADLARD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Sandsfield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1DB.
Tel: (01427) 612562
Primary School. Also, 26 place Nursery – 5 mornings a week from 9.00 am – 12.00noon. Our nursery offers a friendly, welcoming, stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. Please feel free to visit our setting.
GAINSBOROUGH COLLEGE
Acland Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2SU.
Tel: (01427) 617471
Email : gainsenquiries@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Careers Adviser available to give guidance advice and information about career and education opportunities. Appointments can be booked through college reception. This is a free, confidential service without obligation for anyone aged 16+. Hair and Beauty Salon - please phone Reception to make your appointment - various treatments available.
GAINSBOROUGH NURSERY SCHOOL
North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RR.
Tel : (01427) 811610
A local authority nursery school for children aged 3 to school age.
Head Teacher: Jo Noble
HONEY POT PRE-SCHOOL – Call 07917 111363
Charles Baines Community School, Baines Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1TE.
Morning session Monday – Friday : 9.00am to 12.00 noon.
Afternoon session Monday – Friday : 12.30 to 3.30 pm
Children’s pre-school playgroup.
HANDEL HOUSE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Northolme, Gainsborough, DN21 2JB.
Tel: (01427) 612426
Independent private co-educational day school in Lincolnshire of 75+ pupils for children aged 2 to 11 years. Non denominational school.
Web: www.handlehouseschool.com
HILLCREST COMMUNITY INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL
Heapham Road, Gainsborough, DN21 1SW.
Tel: (01427) 613483.
Email: enquiries@hillcrest.lincs.sch.uk
Web : www.gainsboroughhillcrest.co.uk
Infant and Nursery School. All visitors are warmly welcomed to see our wonderful school.
NORTH COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ropery Road, Gainsborough, DN21 2PD.
Tel: (01427) 612572
Primary School.
PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Acland Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2LN.
Tel: (01427) 612554
Primary School.
QUEEN ELIZABETH’S HIGH SCHOOL
Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST.
Tel: (01427) 612354
Secondary School.
ROPERY PRE-SCHOOL AND DAY NURSERY
GEYCC, North Marsh Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2RR.
Tel : (01427) 614278
Web: www.ropery@pre-school.org.uk
The day nursery is owned by Pre-School Learning Alliance and accommodates children aged 6 weeks to school age. Open: 8am-5pm, 51 weeks per year.
Managers: Diane Dixon/Jodie Owen
ST GEORGES COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lindsey Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1YN.
Tel: (01427) 612553
Primary School.
TRENT VALLEY ACADEMY
Sweyn Lane, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1PB.
Tel: (01427) 612411
Email: admin@trentva.org.uk
Web: www.trentva.org.uk
Secondary School specialising in performing arts and technology.
WARREN WOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Middlefield Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1PU.
Tel: (01427) 615498
Special School for children with moderate learning difficulties and behavioural difficulties.
WHITE’S WOOD LANE COMMUNITY JUNIOR SCHOOL
White’s Wood Lane, Gainsborough, DN21 1TJ.
Tel: (01427) 613097
Email: info@whiteswoodlane.lincs.sch.uk
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