Community Counts – news and resources to help local people
Welcome to the Community Counts column on Hello Lincoln – a round-up of the news from the groups, schemes and organisations that may just be able to provide the support or help you or your family need.
Much of the information in this first column has been supplied by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership, but we’re inviting all groups working in the wider community to get in touch with their news.
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And don’t forget you can find out what lots of organisations are up to through the pages of our What’s On guide – just click on the blue button link on this page.
CORE20Plus5 Asthma Survey
Do you have asthma and are you under 25 or are you a parent or carer of someone under 25 living with asthma in Lincolnshire?
As part of the CORE20Plus5 programme the organisation is asking people to complete a survey to help NHS Lincolnshire to improve asthma care and support that it provides to young people across the county.
You can access the form by clicking on this link.
If you would like to know more about the survey, go to our Children Living With Asthma Survey.
New Lincolnshire Citymapper Service
In partnership with Lincolnshire County Council, Citymapper provides travel planning solutions for all of Lincolnshire, accessible online and via a free to download app for your phone.
Citymapper is a smart travel solution designed to make navigating public transport simple, efficient, and stress-free.
The app combines real-time data, intuitive route planning, and multi-modal transport options to help users get from A to B with ease. Whether you’re commuting to work, heading to school, or exploring a new town, Citymapper offers up-to-the-minute information on buses, trains, walking routes, and more.
This journey planner also includes features like smart route comparisons, showing you the fastest, cheapest, or greenest way to travel.
See https://citymapper.com/lincolnshire
Edge of Care Service Consultation
The current contract for the Lincolnshire Edge of Care Service (often called Safe Families) is due to end on June 30 this year.
As a result Lincolnshire County Council is seeking views on the service to help inform decision making on the future of the contract.
The volunteer-based service provides support for families whose children are at risk of entering the care of the local authority. Support includes parenting advice, practical help at home, day-time care and time-limited overnight stays for children and young people.
To inform the decision-making process, the council has launched a consultation, asking people for their views.
To complete the consultation survey, please follow this link to the Lincolnshire County Council website.
Wellbeing Walks reminder
Wellbeing Walks are short walks run by friendly, specially trained volunteer walk leaders, who are on hand to provide encouragement and support.
All walks are free of change and are open to everyone. You don’t need to preregister, just go along to one of the walks.
The routes start and finish at the same location as advertised and last between 30 and 90 minutes.
Don’t worry about your fitness level, as walks are over easy terrain and at a steady pace to suit everyone.
The walks can really help to boost your fitness and wellbeing. Almost everyone can manage a stroll, but these walks make it easier to start walking and stay active.
It’s impossible not to feel good when walking outdoors, it’s a natural mood-booster and you will certainly never be short of good company.
To find a walk near you – check out the Health and Wellbeing section of the new listings app, WOW Lincoln, by scanning the QR Code below.
Gardening Wellbeing Groups for Veterans
Are you an armed forces veteran looking for a friendly outdoor group, great company and a chance to grow something new?
If so, Green Synergy invites you to join its two social gardening groups created especially for veterans.
A calm, creative gardening group designed to support your mental health and wellbeing. Come and grow at your own pace, meet others with shared experiences, and enjoy time in nature. No pressure, no expectations – just a welcoming space to heal, connect, and plant new beginnings.
When: Thursdays from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Green Synergy Hillside Community Garden, Roman Pavement, Lincoln, LN2 5RD
Interested? Just come along or get in touch if you would like more information. You can send an emai to
Rooted in Care Sessions
Rooted in Care is Green Synergy’s series of nature inspired heritage craft workshops designed especially for carers.
These gentle, halfday sessions offer a calm space to unwind, get creative, and connect with nature at the organisation’s beautiful Hillside Garden in Lincoln.
Each workshop includes a variety of creative, nature based activities such as:
- Seed bomb making
- Garden journalling
- Heritage crafts
- Seasonal nature connection activities
- and more.
If you are a carer looking for a chance to meet others, learn more about nature heritage crafts, or simply an opportunity to try something new, these sessions provide a supportive and welcoming environment just for you.
When: Monday 9th February, Monday 16th February and Monday 23rd February 2026 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Where: Green Synergy Community Hub, 49 Roman Pavement, Lincoln, LN2 5RD
To book your place or if you need more information, please call 01522 533077 or send an email to
Top picture shows a winter sunrise over Green Synergy’s Hillside Garden.
Scan the QR code below for the WOW Lincoln app to discover its Health and Wellbeing section.
