Shop Local In Lincolnshire

Shop Local In Lincolnshire

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How to shop local in Lincolnshire

Shop Local In Lincolnshire – follow the # Hashtags

Do hashtags really work? The simple answer here is ‘yes’ and ‘no’!

How many times have you seen posts on social media with the hashtag #ShopLocal on it?  As crazy as it may sound, the hashtag really isn’t much use if you’re using it to help people find you.  It’s fine as a statement of fact on your post but when you search for it you’ll find that the posts are anything but local.  In fact, the posts you’ll find are from all around the world! If you’re expecting people to find your cheese that you produced in Sleaford I strongly suggest you think again!  Try using and promoting the #ShopLincs hashtag instead.

When I set up Lincs Connect in 2012 I experimented with several hashtags and names before settling on #LincsConnect.  Other examples of my trial hashtags included #ShopLocal (ironically I created this hashtag in January 2011 for use on my @MANDARINLEISURE account but scrapped it because it went global) #SupportLincolnshire #SupportLincolnshireBusiness #SupportLocal #SupportLocalBusiness with the latter being shortened to #SLBiz.

Early research made me realise that the ‘Support…’ hashtags were just too long so people refused to use them. Another reason for scrapping them was because they start with the word ‘Support’.  When searching social media for relevant hashtags about Lincolnshire you’ll find that typing the letters ‘Linc’ into the search bar will give you LincsConnect on twitter and Lincs Connect on Facebook in the top three names to visit. Compare that to typing in ‘Support’ which will give you all sorts of connotations from TwitterSupport to a whole host of other national and international business support sites.

It makes sense then that the hashtag to use on your tweets needs to be #LincsConnect as it is at the top of your searches and is truly local to Lincolnshire.

How To Use A Hashtag

If you’re happily adding hashtags to your post but never searching them you’ve truly missed s trick!

Here’s what to do:  Type in #LincsConnect in your search bar then press enter. Don’t click on the account @LincsConnect as that’ll take you to the account only which means you’ll miss all the good information.  Once your device takes you to the messages on the #LincsConnect timeline you need to look for the ‘Latest’ tab at the top of the Twitter page.  If you type #LincsConnect into the search bar on Facebook you’ll need to look for the ‘Posts’ tab at the top of the page (this’ll also show you related Instagram posts).

Once you’ve discovered these pages you’ll realise that there is a huge amount of information, business posts, personal posts, charity posts and requests for help etc etc that are all related to our local area.  Try it now to see what you can find.  It’s a fantastic way to network and find out what’s going on locally.

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Supporting Local In Lincolnshire

How do you support local?  Is it as easy as going to the local shops and picking something from the shelves?  In case you hadn’t considered it before, let me share some of my ideas about shopping and supporting locals:

  1.  Shop locally – supporting local traders by buying their produce in local shops, garden centres, farm shops and markets
  2.  Online – Many local traders have online shops.  A more cost effective way of selling may be via platforms like Etsy shops or even selling directly via social media
  3.  Don’t forget the local charity shops.  Dropping off your unwanted items is absolutely crucial but don’t forget they are there to help raise funds for the many worthy causes that otherwise would’t survive without our support.  Buying from the shops is absolutely essential if the charities are to survive.
  4. Social media – Since I’ve been running #LincsConnect I’ve noticed big changes in how people use the various platforms.  I’ve noticed a big rise in the professionally run accounts (some companies run several accounts for different clients) and I’ve also noticed the reluctance of many accounts to share anyone else messages or support others.  I’ll talk more about these two subjects later.

Obviously there are many other ways to support local businesses, charities and organisation but I’ll focus on my main observations first if that’s OK?

Shop Local In Lincolnshire

Shop local in Lincolnshire – this concept certainly isn’t new.  However, during the Covid19 pandemic it became much more important and (thankfully) much more prolific.  We know how important our local CoOp, Post office, newsagent and Spar shops are.  Many of them are in walking distance (for those who are able) and stock locally produced products.

Perhaps, with the use of ‘people power’ they might be able to stock more local produce to help our economy even further.  A polite request from customers or local traders may be all it takes.  It’s worth a try! In addition to helping to support local traders (including the shop owners and staff) it must have also come to your attention that during the lockdown there were less emissions, less fossil fuel burned and less litter.  All of these positives are good for the planet so let’s see if we can learn the lessons.

Shop Local In Lincolnshire online by LincsConnect the Lincolnshire blogger LincsBlogger

If you can’t physically support local businesses you could try supporting them online

Shop Local In Lincolnshire – Online

This isn’t something I ever considered for my own businesses before Covid19 but it is something that I explored during the lockdown.  FaceTime and WhatsApp video calling is still a fantastic way to maintain contact with my clients while reducing my fuel usage in my truck.  It’s definitely a practice that I’m committed to. During the lockdown I was busy writing blogs and searching for companies who sell online.  Some are using Etsy, some use Facebook and others use Twitter.

I’m sure there are other platforms that are equally as good or even better.  I haven’t come across them yet but the obvious choice and probably the most popular is direct selling from personal/company websites.  Many people have their own eCommerce shop on their website which is easily maintained by the trader and convenient for the customer.  If, like me, you’re a bit of a technophobe you’ll be able to find website designers to build a site for you. They’ll even help you with your existing site.  If you’d like to get in touch with any designers please feel free to ask me for some suggestions.  After all, that is what Lincs ‘Connect’ is for!

Charities

I often include charities in my blogs because I feel they need all the help they can get.  I’ve focused on very small, medium and large charities and the one thing that they all have in common is their use of social media.  The posts may not raise funds directly but their constant presence certainly helps to raise your awareness of them and they help you to shop local in Lincolnshire.

Share The Love

Looking at the various accounts on social media I often make up my mind whether I should support them or not simply by looking at their posts.  The ones who never share anyone else posts, have conversations or try in any way to support anyone else is a big red flag for me.

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I find myself asking the question “why should I support them when they don’t support others and are very unlikely to support me?” I’m a big believer in helping others so when I find someone who shows no interest other than to post their own tweets I tend to move on to find someone who is more sociable and supportive.

Buying And Selling

I’ve noticed Fiona @OrigArtPrints on Twitter while searching the #LincsConnect hashtag and really like what she has been painting on old maps.  Her main sales come from Craft Fairs but during covid she turned her attention to Facebook and Twitter for her sales.  Facebook has been successful but Twitter less so.  However, her Twitter account is a good platform for showcasing what she does and for directing people to her Facebook account.  It’s important to use more than one platform on social media if you want to increase your client base.  It’ll be interesting to see if future sales turn more towards social media and less towards the craft fairs.  Only time will tell.

As a consequence of lessons learned during the covid lockdown I’m pleased to see that Fiona has turned her attention to Etsy for her sales too. An online presence is great way to keep customer engagement. Shop Local in Lincolnshire by LincsConnect the Lincolnshire blogger LincsBlogger I think these paintings on old maps are fabulous.  You have to admit, they do bring the map to life. Here is another example:

Shop Local In Lincolnshire – Use Websites, Social Media And YouTube

I’m no expert of course but it appears to me that one of the best ways to find a website (given that you probably didn’t know the sites name or even that you wanted to make a purchase) is through social media.  I’ll say that bit again just to clarify, “through ‘social’ media”.  Why the emphasis on ‘social’?  Because I’ve noticed far too often that many people are using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to show off their products but don’t realise that they need to talk to followers to get continued engagement and sales.

Put it this way, if you don’t talk to me on social media I’m not likely to notice you!  Likewise, if you talk to me but I don’t talk back you’ll soon stop talking to me.  Either way, I would be the loser so that’s why it’s always best to be ‘social’ on social media!

While being pre-occupied with social media I almost forgot about YouTube.  Surely I can’t be the only person who searches YouTube on a very regular basis for music and information?  I do think it’s a great platform for showing your products (you’ll have seen some of my YouTube videos if you’ve been reading my other blogs), courses and skills.

While the social media could drive potential customers to your website the same driving force could apply to your YouTube channel.  I sometimes feature a local band on twitter. Invariably I find them on Twitter or Facebook first then either follow a link to their YouTube channel or take a few seconds to search for them in the YouTube search bar.

This band (Saboteurs) from Sleaford have really got my attention .  You can follow them on Twitter @sabsbanduk for regular music posts and updates.  Alternatively go straight to their website www.saboteursband.co.uk for lots more info and a chance to purchase their albums.

Have a listen to one of their albums by clicking on the YouTube link above.

Shop Local In Lincolnshire With YouTube

YouTube is arguably more useful than Instagram.  They are both popular of course and Instagram has a huge customer base. However, YouTube is a constant.  When a video is posted on YouTube it’s there to be found at any time until the originator deletes it.  Finding a specific post on Instagram is much less easy.

As a shopper it’s easy to go to YouTube to search for what you are looking for.  A good video will show you the product before you decide to buy. Subsequently, as the originator of a YouTube post you are able to upload the link to any social media platform or your own website at any time.  An uploaded video can be an ongoing advert for many years because the link can be copied and re-posted multiple times.

Uploading a video to YouTube (this one is about Nordic Walking with @MandarinFitness) can be timeless.  This video is often posted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to help encourage new customers to join the sessions.  Simply following the link from the social media platform takes you straight to the advert.

The videos don’t need to be long or even professionally produced. Simply upload a video clip from your smartphone to YouTube then copy the link and post it onto your social media platform.

I hope you’ve found the blog useful.  Don’t forget to shop locally wherever possible to support our local traders.

See You Soon…

I hope you like my brief blog about using social media for selling and finding new customers.  Please feel free to leave a comment below and share the post with your friends and contacts.  Hopefully I’ll see you when I search the #LincsConnect hashtag again soon.

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Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour

Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour

Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour – Museum Of Lincolnshire Life

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Around Me In Lincolnshire – Burton Road & Bailgate – Museum Of Lincolnshire Life – Front entrance. This picture was taken in 2017 so the Lincoln Knight won’t be outside the gates anymore but there will be a new trail soon for the ‘Lincoln Imp’ so it’s worth checking out and putting in your diary.

Burton Road and Bailgate walking tour. There really is far too much to know about the museum to put in one blog so click on the picture above for a link to the website or click here to go straight to the same website Museum of Lincolnshire Life

If you’re interested in discovering more blogs by LincsConnect go to www.lincsconnect.co.uk/blogs The museum covers Lincolnshire culture and life through the ages from 1750 right up to the present day.  The exhibits (over 250,000 of them) even include a world war one tank.  For those of you who weren’t aware, the tank with its caterpillar tracks was actually developed in Lincolnshire.  Lincolnshire has a very strong engineering history and many of its historic pieces are displayed here.  I have no doubt that some of the pieces may well still be in operation around the world today. As you can see, the red brick building has a rather grand looking entrance.  It is actually an old Victorian barracks and was home to the Royal North Lincoln Militia.

The Walk

If you’re interested in the idea of a Burton Road and Bailgate walking tour the museum is a good place to start. As far as I can tell this is a suitable route for wheelchairs but be aware that Mill Road is a bit narrow so you may need to take to the road in parts. It’s a one way road and if you follow my route you’ll be facing oncoming traffic.

Make Time

Make plenty of time for your visit to this museum as it really is fascinating.  When you’re ready to leave, turn right out of the entrance and right again at the crossroads.  You’ll now have the museum and its car park on your right.  Walk down Upper Long Leys Road and stop at the right turn to Mill Road.

Wartime History In Lincoln

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. Wartime tank trap

The picture is deceiving. When you get up close you’ll realise that the wall isn’t just built around a corner, it is actually ‘that’ thick!

Before turning onto Mill Road take a look at the wall on your right and notice how thick it is.  It’s not until you take a proper look that you realise that this wall is actually solid!

I’m reliably informed that there was another wall on the other side of the road and a chain would have been strung between the two.  Believe it or not, this was part of our WW II home defence; had Britain been invaded by Germany this chain will have acted as a tank trap.  The chain will have been pulled tight to stop the tanks thus enabling the home guard to execute an ambush. Continue onto Mill Road…

Burton Road and Bailgate walking tour by LincsConnect. Ellis Mill Windmill

Ellis Mill Built in 1798

Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour – Ellis Mill

For those of you in the Lincoln area this’ll be an unmistakeable landmark.  It’s easily visible from the Grandstand and West Common area of Lincoln as it stands proud on the Cliff Top to the left of Lincoln Cathedral.  I wonder how many of you have actually visited it though.

The normal opening times are Saturday afternoons from 2.00pm until dusk during the months of October to March and Saturdays & Sundays 2.00pm – 5.00pm from April to September. The entry fee is ‘free’.  If you don’t manage to get there at the right time to look inside it’s still worth a visit for a photo opportunity.  The picture above was taken from the footpath using my iPhone so in case you were wondering, ‘yes you can get that close!’

Built in 1798 the mill has seen a few owners as you can imagine! It’s currently owned and run by Lincoln County Council and is maintained by some dedicated volunteers.  It survived a fire (just) in 1974, was restored and re-opened in 1981 and is still producing flour today.

Unsurprisingly you’ll find the mill on Mill Road, Lincoln.  Parking is difficult in the area as the streets are narrow so I suggest walking from the Museum of Lincolnshire Life. Entry is free (check before you go to make sure it isn’t closed for maintenance) but the visit won’t take you long so I suggest you make it part of a general sight seeing trip. Next free entry will be 17 Sep 22. Follow @VisitLincoln on twitter for updates

Mill Road To Burton Road

Continue walking along Mill road and note the different ages of the buildings and their architecture.  The road is quiet but very narrow so be careful if you’re forced to walk on the road.  You will however, be facing the oncoming traffic on the one way system.  When you reach the end of Mill Road turn right and cross when it’s safe.

Mill Row

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. Mill Row

A sneaky picture of me taking a picture of the chimneys on Mill Row

If you look at the old outhouses along Mill Row you’ll notice that they all have chimneys.  They may well have been where the household washing was done.  I can imagine it must’ve been quite smokey in that area on wash day!  Continue along Burton Road to the award winning Burton Road Chippy on your left.  If you have time and are feeling peckish I can highly recommend a visit.

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. Burton Road Chippy

Award Winning Burton Road Chippy.  Click on the picture to go to the website.

Since originally writing this blog the restaurant has had to close due to the economic downturn during the pandemic.  However, make a note of the sign because the business has re-opened a little further up the road as a takeaway Fish & Chip shop. The fish is traced as is the local potatoes so you can be sure of freshness and quality.  How they keep turning out such a high quality is beyond me but I guess that’s why they are award wining!

Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour – Burton Road

You can be mistaken for thinking you’re in a village when you walk down Burton Road.  With its local shops and thriving community it really does take on that village feeling.  Do stop to browse and buy in the local shops then carry on towards the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.

Keep walking past the museum and carry on to the mini roundabout then turn left onto Westgate.  Historically this is where the gallows were housed.  You’ll notice the pub on the opposite side of the road called ‘The Strugglers’ – apparently named after the people who were hanged but didn’t die instantly.  We do have quite a gruesome past in the UK!

Carry on walking (the Castle will be on your right) until you reach The Castle Hotel then turn immediately left onto the cobbled street (Westgate Bight) at the side of the hotel.

Just a short walk on the cobbles will take you to a notice at the entrance to a small passageway.  The notice informs you about the history of the Roman wall directly behind you.  If my memory serves me well, this section of wall is the highest standing section of Roman wall in the city.  I could be wrong though as I’m going from memory (which is notoriously bad) but the site is worth a visit nonetheless.

Burton Road And Bailgate Walking Tour – Bailgate

I hope you’re enjoying the Burton Road and Bailgate walking tour so far. You’ll now be entering the Bailgate area so allow some time to explore.

Double back on yourself from the cobbles then turn left onto Westgate again.  You’ll be entering the Bailgate area which has a whole history all of it’s own.  Turning right in the Bailgate will take you towards the Castle and Cathedral.  Once you’ve had a look around this area make your way back through the Bailgate walking past Westgate (where you came in) and carry on to the Newport Arch.

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. Newport Arch

Newport Arch – Part of the Lincoln Roman wall

Carry on through the Newport Arch then turn right onto Church Lane.  After just a few paces cross the road at the island then stop and look back.  You’ll see the Police Station and City Fire Engine building.

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. City Police Station & City Fire Engine building

City Police Station & Fire City Fire Engine building.

City Police Station

The City Police station and City Fire Engine building was under construction in 1881 according to the census.  However, it may have been a police sergeants house. The first police sergeant in charge of the station was Robert Richardson. More information is difficult to find but It’s likely that the building was closed as a police station/sergeants house in 1967 but continued as a stores building until around November 1981. Apparently this is where new recruits would have picked up their uniform. It would have ceased to be used as a store when the

City Fire Engine

The building pre-dates petrol driven appliances hence its small size. Horse drawn appliances would have been used at the time so it’s unlikely that there are some stables near or around the back of the station. It’s likely that the police officers also doubled up as the local fire service too.

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Burton Road and Bailgate - A walking tour by LincsConnect. BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Formerly the Radion Cinema, then a supermarket before becoming BBC Radio Lincolnshire

Cross back over the road and head back towards Newport Arch.  Keep walking and follow the road round towards the right on the road called ‘Newport’. after just a few paces you’ll see BBC Radio Lincolnshire on your right.  This building has had a long history with previous guises being both a supermarket and a cinema.  To many locals it’s still known as the Radion Cinema. It was built in 1939 as a 850 seat cinema but closed in 1960 and was re-commissioned as a supermarket.  It again changed use in 1980 when it became the home of BBC Radio Lincolnshire.

Radion Cinema at BBC Radio Lincolnshire

In the roof space above the BBC Radio Lincolnshire is the air conditioning fittings but you can still clearly see the remain s of the old Radion Cinema screen and decorative wall patterns (Credit BBC Radio Lincolnshire for the photo)

Above the radio station and offices parts of the original Radion Cinema screen still remain intact.

Turn left onto Cecil Street and stay on the left side of the road.  Part of the way down you’ll notice that the old terraced houses give way to a newer red brick building with a large arch into the car park. Immediately in front of you (inside the car park) you’ll see a remaining section of the roman wall that links the Newport Arch to the largest section of Roman wall that you will have seen earlier.

Carry on to the end of Cecil Street then turn left onto Rasen Lane.  At the end of Rasen Lane you’ll find yourself back at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.  Congratulations, you’ve just done a mini walking tour of the Burton Road & Bailgate areas of Lincoln.

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Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary

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Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary – Still Going Strong

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Celebrating 33rd anniversary on Valentines Day

Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary – Still Going Strong…

Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary – It hardly seems possible that Mandarin Leisure has been going for so long! The 33rd anniversary is on 14 February and it’s hard to believe how quickly the time has flown!  I started working part-time in the World Gym while studying to become Lincolnshires’ first Personal Trainer. Later I added complementary therapies to my portfolio and the rest is history. Studying never stops of course as there is always something new to learn.

Initially teaching circuit training classes in village halls the business has grown to include Personal Training, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, back pain rehabilitation as well as the almost limitless possibilities with the complementary therapies. A few celebrity clients at the very start saw the business skyrocket from zero to a very healthy going concern.

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Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary – Helping People…

It’s fair to say that helping people is in my genes. My father was awarded the BEM for helping people and my great grandfather was awarded the George Cross for bravery while helping people. My journey started out by helping people with their fitness and wellbeing but I soon discovered that with my healing abilities and vision I was able to help more people than I had ever imagined.

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Therapies

Mandarin Fitness (formerly QRS Fitness) added Mandarin Therapies and Mandarin Mothers to the list of businesses in a natural progression. Making people feel well is what I do best! The decision was made very early on to keep the business mobile so that the fitness, rehabilitation and therapies could be taken to the clients. It’s a business model that I’m pleased to say has served me well.

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Mandarin Leisure Valentines Anniversary – A natural progression

First started in January 2011, the decision to officially launch a dedicated platform in November 2012 took the ‘helping people’ a stage further with the official launch of @LincsConnect on Twitter.

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In order to prove its worth I created it anonymously to let people know the it is truly impartial. I helped and promoted all businesses in the Lincolnshire area including other Personal Trainers and therapists who may otherwise have viewed me as a rival business. My fear was that if they had known who was behind the account they might have viewed it differently.

A few years later I started a #LincsConnect networking group so naturally I couldn’t remain anonymous! The meetings went well and I have to say a huge THANK YOU to Emma at the Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa for having the faith in me and for supporting Lincs Connect in such a big way.

Due to personal illness I put the meetings on hold but intend to revive them again in the not too distant future.

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Covid19

The Next Chapter

Covid19 needs no introductions! My exercise classes were obviously put on hold and my Personal Training sessions moved to online sessions.  Having contracted the virus the day before lockdown I needed to find something to keep me occupied during the long hours of isolation.

The pandemic forced me into overcoming my fear of blogging.  Having previously written articles and weekly editorials for local papers and glossy magazines, coupled with my love of writing, ‘blogging’ was born.  I used my skills to help others throughout the pandemic by sign posting people to local activities, charities and businesses. The new venture went well and I’m pleased to say that my community blogging skills are improving and continuing to help people.

Physical networking was already on hold but I did attempt to create an online network with some success. My heart lies in ‘people’ though so the physical networking sessions are still my priority. My exercise sessions are no longer an option as I suffer with long-covid and breathing is still sometimes difficult. However, I have managed to continue with my Nordic Walking sessions with the support of my fantastic, loyal clients. 

What’s Next?

The next chapter has already begun as LincsConnect continues to grow and thrive. Community blogging is here to stay and the physical networking sessions are planned to return in the near future. Online Personal Training continues as do the mobile therapies, injury rehabilitation sessions and Nordic Walking classes.

Happy Valentines Day to you all. You’re never alone as long as Mandarin Leisure and LincsConnect are here.

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