newcountrygirl Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Has anybody here moved to Lincolnshire? We originally moved here from Yorkshire just over 2 years ago. As anyone who has seen my other posts will know - we have recently moved again. I can't believe the difference. Where we were before people weren't friendly and we hardly ever saw anyone. Here - we have only moved 6 weeks ago and we know half the village. Everyone waves when passing and I am on the village Jubilee committee. I have also been asked to become a Parish Councillor which I have accepted as I think it's good to be involved. I can recommend Lincolnshire to anyone thinking of a rural move. We have big skies and the stars are amazing. Lots of wildlife too. At our new place we have 2 fishing lakes and 3 acres so plenty of room for the bees, chucks and Border Terrier. Every morning when I walk the dog we see lots . We have loads of Tawny owls and a huge variety of birds. The other evening I walked he up to the first lake and just as we got close there were 2 deer grazing. A big plus is that property is so reasonably priced. I can't believe how much happier we feel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Couldn't agree more. I'm in Lincolnshire too, moved to a little village near market rasen a year ago, whereabouts are you? just seen your avatar you're about an hr from me, lovely part of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyD Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hi. I've lived in Lincolnshire for twenty six years and love it! We regularly visit Market Rasen and often go walking in the Tealby/Walesby area at the weekend. I think the Lincolnshire wolds are a well kept secret! Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ah I might have seen you Sally I live in Tealby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyD Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Tealby is a lovely village fluffy chick. We take our puppy to dog training at Walesby and I often call into the butchers in Tealby afterwards to buy some lincolnshire sausages! Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 We're going to Swinthorpe for a week this summer; to a lovely barn conversion recommended highly by a dear friend of mine. The owners sound just lovely... can't wait. We are also meeting up with other friends and their lurchers on the beach at Anderby Creek while we're there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Well I do a good cup of tea if you wanted to pop by, I have a lovely view of the grave yard Seriously though I love Tealby, I've never known such kindness and neighbourlyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyD Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Tealby seems to have quite a few chicken keepers living there. There's a house that we pass, between the butchers and the Kings Head that has a lovely selection of hens in the front garden, we always make a point of stopping for a look when we go past! Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 I used to be in little Steeping but we moved 6 weeks ago to South Somercotes. It's great. I am so glad there are other people singing the praises of Lincolnshire - there are so many things to see and do and I think sometimes it gets overlooked. That reminds me - I need to change my location on here - I will do it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I grew up in Lincolnshire, between Lincoln and Horncastle. I would move back to the county if I thought I could get work there, my family still live there (brother lives near Binbrook - no chickens though as yet!). It is a great county, loads of positives I now live in Ely in Cambridgeshire so still get the flatness and the big skies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I was born and brought up in Grimsby in Lincolnshire and still have lots of family up there. Moved to a London suburb when I was 15 and have never really liked it down South. You have to live in a place like that to understand how much friendlier everyone is and I used to love being so close to the coast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 It sounds lovely and one of the few areas that I haven't yet explored. Fluffy chick, will PM you nearer the time.... many thanks for the invite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy chick Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Sure thing, everyone's welcome My house is nothing big or flash, lots of people thought I was mad moving here and effectively moving 'down' the property ladder but for more money but it's a homely home and I love where it is. It makes me smile every time I come home. Sally I know the house you mean. Lovely chickens, they come up to people as they walk passed, bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have just ordered a Doodlehouse MAX and as soon as it arrives i am going for some more banties. Hopefully after a short period of integrating the can live happily with my other three ladies. We now live in South Somercotes in Lincolnshire and if anyone is coming this way(close to Mablethorpe and Saltfleet) they are more than welcome to pop in for a cuppa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I go to Louth for a week every summer to do G and S at the Riverhead We'll be there in two weeks, we love it! Everybody is so friendly, and we really feel like we've built up some lovely friendships over the last nine years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Aunty E - that sounds brilliant. Before I moved to Lincolnshire I was heavily involved with Wakefield G & S Society for 15 years or more - in fact i was a founder member. I think G & S is part of our national heritage and should be a compulsory part of our childrens education. Hope you enjoy your visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
