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AFTER attending a conference at the Local Government Association at Westminster in London recently three town councillors and directors of the Hubbards Hills Trust,, Couns Andrew Leonard, Dave Wing and Jill Makinson-Sanders had the pleasure of meeting the new Lord Mayor of London, Alderman David Wootton at a private drinks reception he hosted at the historic Mansion House in the City. Despite undertaking this very busy role which sees him flying round the world to promote the city businesses and meeting tens of thousands of businessmen, he fo... read more
Endemol Productions filmed recently in HH for a new series of Super Size v Super Skinny to be screened for Television in the near future.The filming involved a contestant on the show walking through Hubbards Hills as part of their interview.
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NORDIC walking, one of the world’s fastest growing fitness activities, is coming to Louth and Skegness, as part of a health programme for the local community.
To give local people a chance to try the activity, East Lindsey District Council is holding free taster sessions in both areas.
Using specially designed poles, Nordic Walking uses all major muscles in the body and burns 20% - 40% more calories than ordinary walking.
Exercise Referral Specialist at the Council, Chris Hancock, explained; “Nordic Walking is a great for... read more
To view or download the Hubbards Hills Draft Management Plan, click here.
When the Hubbards Hills Trust was formed in 2009 Louth’s favourite beauty spot was looking past its best. The Trustees knew their most important task, after looking after the day-to-day maintenance of the Hills, would be to draw up a management plan and then look for money to carry out the essential work needed to restore the Hills to their former glory.
The ... read more
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice 3 mile Sponsored Dog Walk around the Lincolnshire Wolds. Sunday 25th September 2pm - 4pm.
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See the Gallery for some great photos of the new ducklings for 2011.
WORLD was the operative word when the Hubbards Hills Trust hosted an inaugural World Book Night event at the Louth beauty spot early in March. Mrs Margaret Williams, pictured front left, is very soon to emigrate to New Zealand and is delighted to be able to take a copy of Alan Bennett's "A Life Like Other People's" with her to her new home. And by coincidence, chatting at the book launch, it transpired that Mrs Sheila Evans, pictured with her grandchild sitting patiently in the pushchair, actually knows the small town she will be moving to havi... read more
WORLD Book Night is coming to Hubbards Hills!
Hubbards Hills is a much loved treasure and the Hubbards Hills Trust hopes the 50 free books they will be giving away this coming Saturday as part of the national World Book Night initiative will also become a favourite with local people.
Doubtless they will as “A Life Like Other Peoples” is by none other than the wonderful national treasure Alan Bennett, who hails from neighbouring Yorkshire. The book is said to be a revealing and poignant family... read more
HUBBARD’S HILLS Trust has started 2011 on a high note after successfully landing an important grant from the Wolds Sustainable Development Fund to draw up a Draft Management Plan for the beauty spot on the western edge of Louth.
Hubbard’s Hills Trust Chairman Coun Andrew Leonard commented: “This has enabled us to start work on putting together a plan, which after we have consulted the public, we can use for funding applications to get the job of regenerating Hubbards Hills started in earnest. We rea... read more
This poem was written by Coun Mrs Sue Locking on November 4 2010 to celebrate the first ever Hubbard’s Hills Conference.
Come to Hubbard’s Hills
A lovely place to play!
Enjoy its natural beauty
For ever and a day.
To keep it as it is
We need a lot of dough
From each and every source
We have a long, long way to go.
Louth’s green and pleasant place
Holds many memories dear
Of sunny, happy days
And air that’s o... read more
East Lindsey District Council are supporting the project through their Community Fund with a grant of £8000 annually for three years.
We are delighted to report that Hubbards Hills was selected on March 24 2010 as a Local Wildlife Site as part of the Lincolnshire Biodiversity Partnership programme.
Local wildlife sites are wildlife-rich areas that have been identified and selected for their nature conservation value. These sites are amongst the best places for wildlife in the county and represent the local character and distinctiveness of Lincolnshire. The Hills are already listed on the Local Authority Local Plan as a Site of Nature Conservation Import... read more
The Trustees are currently in the proces of inviting individuals to become Patrons of the charity. Look out for more news of this later in the year.
No need to own a motorbike to join this exciting new group!
The Hubbard’s Hills Trust is looking to recruit Hills Angels to support our efforts in keeping the Hills looking clean and tidy, in a good state of repair and of course to help us raise much needed funds for the regeneration of east Lincolnshire’s most loved beauty spot.
We are really grateful for all offers of help at our forthcoming events and on our workdays. Every member of the family, whatever their age, can sign on to join Hills Angels by filling in the box below.
Group Visits & Events
ANY groups which would like to use
Hubbards Hills, including schools, sports'
clubs and uniformed organisations, are asked
to contact the Trust in advance of their visit on
enquiries@hubbardshills.co.uk