Showcasing Lincolnshire Business Heroes supporting the community during lockdown

Last month we launched our first feature celebrating Lincolnshire’s business heroes and their contribution to our county, this month we are back again to feature many more unsung business heroes.

“We launched this initiative back in June working with TED East Lindsey and the response we received was phenomenal, with nearly 200 nominations it really highlighted the crucial part businesses play in keeping the community spirit alive in such hard times” expressed Charlotte Watson, Head of PR, Marketing, Comms and Policy at Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.

“We are stronger together has been our key message throughout the pandemic and will continue to be so because we are exactly that ‘Stronger Together’ and these stories just highlight that even more so” added Charlotte.

First up is The Priory Hotel in Louth, a unique, quirky little hotel and restaurant with a big heart.

The Priory Hotel were nominated in the Lincolnshire Business Heroes for their creation of the Neighbours Kitchen, a food delivery service for the elderly and vulnerable in Louth.

Commenting on the nomination is Paul Hughill of The Priory Hotel: “Our decision to establish The Neighbours Kitchen as soon as the lockdown was announced meant that members of the community who were hit hardest were looked after while the local authorities and charitable groups organised their response.

“The warm and positive support from the community and local business meant its rapid growth and is still operating. We have been able to cook and deliver over 15000 meals and redistribute enough produce to provide an additional 25000 meals. We started the Neighbours Kitchen because it was just the right thing to do but to receive this nomination means the world to everyone involved and will spur us on to do more in the coming months and years. It is an honour to give back to the community who support our unique business in good times.”

Our next nomination is George Adams Butchers in Spalding, who recent celebrated its second anniversary despite difficult times.

Well known for its award-winning pies, George Adams have provided an amazing service for its customers during lockdown.

“They have provided a free delivery service to the elderly and the vulnerable and also introduced a click and collect service to make sure no one goes without, both of which are new measures bought in to help out” said a customer of George Adams Butchers.

Another customer said: “They have been so busy providing an amazing service to the whole community throughout this pandemic and continue to do so, they have definitely gone above and beyond and deserve the Lincolnshire Business Hero recognition.”

Our final Lincolnshire Business Hero recognition is T&B Containers Ltd based in Boston, a family run business with over 50 year’s knowledge and experience of all aspects of corrugated package.

Luke Newark, Commercial Manager at T&B Containers wanted to recognise the staff at T&B Containers saying: “Our real heroes are our staff who, with the support of the management, have adapted to the quickly evolving situation we all find ourselves in.

“As a packaging supplier our products are required for the supply of essential products to local and national businesses. With most of our products focussed on the food industry we have ensured every order has been met and new lines have been developed to support home deliveries to the nation.”