AN elderly woman has suffered serious injuries in a crash in Aston this afternoon (Wednesday).

The 81-year-old was travelling in a Ford KA which collided with a Peugeot 106 at the junction of the A57 and Mansfield Road, around 2.40pm.

Firefighters had to free her from the car before she was taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield for treatment.

The road was reopened at 4.50pm.

THERE will be carnival capers a-plenty at the Ashley pub in Worksop this weekend when it hosts a special Mardi Gras event to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

The fun will kick off at 5pm on Saturday with a Just Dance contest followed by a disco and dance workshop from local dance company Streets Ahead.

Aurora Wellbeing charity will be hosting various stalls from 12-4pm on Sunday which will also see karaoke entertainment, raffle and charity auction.

Local singer Hannah O’Sullivan will round off the evening’s entertainment with a special singing performance.

Said Hannah: “It’ll be a great way to raise money for cancer and the event is totally free, so please come along and support us.”

A FATHER from Maltby died after taking heroin after years of medical problems.

Gary Moore, 51, died at Burns Court, Maltby, on 1st October 2010 after taking ‘17 lines of heroin’.

He suffered from bi-polar disorder and was sectioned several times. He had also tried to take his own life on a number of occasions, which the inquest heard were ‘a call for help’.

His daughter-in-law Gemma Marie Moore told the inquest that father-of-three Gary had lived a difficult life.

“His difficulties started in the 1990s,” she said. “He went away to work when he took an ecstasy tablet which triggered and underlying mental illness. He became a regular user of ecstasy.”

She continued: “His drug use caused problems with his marriage, which eventually broke down.”

The inquest then heard how Gary ran into trouble with the law on a number of occasions,

Gemma continued: “He was bi-polar, which did effect everything around him. If he was bad with it then he would take marijuana and things like that. He did mention that he used cocaine but never mentioned heroin.”

Gary eventually came to live at Burns Court. The Burns Court Project gave him day-by-day support and was said to be working well with them. The inquest heard that several days before Gary died, he was bright and cheerful but tired.

Pathologist Dr Ali Hussein said that normal therapeutic levels of anti-depressants were found in his blood and but blood samples showed signs of illicit heroin use.

The coroner concluded by recording that the cause of death was heroin toxicity with a ‘dependence upon drugs.

Following the inquest, Gemma told the Guardian: “Gary was an amazing and caring man. He did have plenty of problems but he loved kids and animals. I don’t really care what was said in there - he didn’t take heroin regularly and I am really unhappy with the outcome today - we want more clarity. He only really had problems when he didn’t take his medication.”

Gary’s son Ryan added: “He was well-known in Maltby, and this was completely out-of-character.”

Figures revealed in answers to parliamentary questions show 250 couples with children in part-time work in the Rother Valley could lose around £4,000 a year from this April, following a change to tax credit rules being introduced by the Government.

This change means that couples with children earning less than around £17,700 will need to increase the number of hours they work from a minimum of 16 to 24 hours per week or they will lose all their working tax credit of £3,870 per year.

Raising taxes and cutting spending too far and too fast has seen unemployment rise and the economy go into reverse, and many employers are cutting people’s hours. A recent survey by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development found that one in five organisations have cut back on hours as a result of the economic downturn, with just six per cent increasing them.

With very few people in part-time work being able to increase their hours by up to 50 per cent at the moment, for a couple with children losing around £4,000 a year, or £75 a week, this change could mean going out to work makes no sense. This tax credits bombshell is now just a few weeks away, so I hope that the Government will think again.

The Government’s Health and Social Care Bill suffered further setbacks last week when yet more professional healthcare bodies – the Faculty of Public Health, Institute of Health Managers and Community and Health Practitioners and Health Visitors Association – joined the list of experts opposing the Bill.

Having lost the support of the medical community and the British public, it is time the Prime Minister realised how unpopular this Bill is and how much damage it could do to our NHS. The British people care deeply about their health service and they don’t want to see it damaged by an expensive, unnecessary top-down reorganisation that would leave patients paying the price.

A Big Lottery Fund grant of £8,844 has recently been made to Aughton Primary School. The school will use this funding to provide various activities for families to take place during and after school and in the summer holidays. Congratulations to everyone involved.

The Big Lottery Fund are also helping fund the Big Jubilee Lunch initiative across the UK on Sunday 3rd June, when neighbours are encouraged to get together in their communities. For more visit www.thebiglunch.com.

PEACOCKS fashion store in Gainsborough’s Market Place will stay open, administrators have announced today (Tuesday).

The store is one of 338 UK stores which have been saved from closure after a takeover was agreed with Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

Administrators KPMG took control of the retailer in January after it failed to restructure part of its £750 million debt.

Today’s deal means 6,000 jobs across the UK are safeguarded. But 224 Peacocks stores have ceased trading with immediate effect, with a loss of 3,100 jobs.

A spokesman for Peacocks in Gainsborough said staff had not yet been told the news, and therefore could not comment.

Attempts to keep warm could have disastrous results if simple precautions aren’t taken, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue warns. Electric heaters, open fires and microwaveable bags can all spark a blaze. And it’s easier than you might think for the worst to happen.

For fire safety advice visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/LFR

Worksop has been chosen to host the first ever ‘Move’ event at Clumber Park - designed to celebrate human movement in all its forms and raise much-needed money for Arthritis Research UK.

The event is open to individuals and families of all ages, whether they suffer from arthritis or not.

Over 6,500 people in Worksop suffer from arthritis - and this fun day is all about helping them.

Director of Fundraising and Communications at Arthritis Research UK Louise Holland said: “With arthritis affecting around one in six people in the UK, we believe the time is right for an event series that promotes the importance of movement in alleviating the symptoms of arthritis, as well as raising money to fund further research into the disease.”

She added: “We look forward to delivering this year’s event in Worksop as a springboard to going national in 2013.”

Visitors to the fundraising day can enjoy three main activities, including ‘move on wheels’ with everything from bicycles to go-carts, ‘move to music’ with dancing and ‘move your shoes’ where residents are invited to stroll along in your own imaginative style.

There will also be food, entertainment and a variety of taster sessions and demonstrations on offer, including yoga and Zumba dancing.

Move will be taking place in Clumber Park, Worksop on Sunday 1st July.

The entry fee is £10 for adults, and £5 for children eight - 17 years-old and those aged over 60.

Entry for children under eight-years-old is free.

To register to go along or for more info, you can visit www.arthritisresearchuk.org/move, email move@arthritisresearchuk.org

Or you can get in touch by calling 0300 790 0444.

CHAIRMAN of Bassetlaw Council Dave Challinor hosts a charity fashion show and sale on Wednesday 22nd February.

The event at Worksop Town Hall starts at 7pm. Pick high street fashion bargains, while raising cash for Bassetlaw Hospice, Aurora Cancer Charity and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Tickets £5 from Queens Buildings or call 01909 533 117.

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire wants schools, colleges and youth groups to enter its Time Capsure 2012 competition.

Young people will compile information on their local area’s aviation and airfields past or present, to be buried in a capsule. Get entry forms and more information from David@aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or call 01529 308137.

A GLOBE-TROTTING adventurer has kicked off his walking trek around the world - and made a stop off in Worksop to say hello.

Mihai Tufa is a plucky 26-year-old photographer from Vaslui in Romania.

Last week, he began his seven-year mission to walk around the world for charity. He set off from Harrogate, and this week, dropped by the Worksop Guardian offices to tell us about his ambitious challenge ‘The World Photo Tour’ - to walk around the planet, taking photos and making friends as he goes.

“I see no satisfaction in working in order to pay for food, rent and everything else, to have a rest then only to work some more,” said Mihai. “It’s a meaningless cycle, and I needed some spice in my life.”

“I want to finish this journey, and every piece of time, thought and energy that I have will go into it.”

Mihai went on: “I’ll be taking photos and putting them on my website as I go, together with stories,” he said.

“People can log on and read about the beginning and the blisters, the farewells that were hard to endure, and my first days on the road.”

Mihai said he has particularly enjoyed his walk around Worksop.

“It’s quite nice. I especially like the pedestrianised area. I expected to come this way from Doncaster, and I was surprised to find this great piece of history. I’m moving on to Mansfield next as I make my way to the coast before I head to France.”

He added: “I hope to complete my journey back in Harrogate in seven years.”

Mihai has set himself a target of raising an impressive £100,000 for his three chosen charities.

“I want a British, International and Romanian charity, so I have chosen The British Heart Foundation, Water Aid and the Princess Margaret of Romania Trust,” he said. “I hope that people will show their support.”

To sponsor Mihai and follow his progress, photo-diary and latest news, you can visit www.theworldphototour.com

A FREE business event is being hosted by Rotherham College of Arts and Technology.

The event is at the Wentworth Building at the Town Centre campus from 9.30am on 23rd February. To book call 08000 890909 or email business@rotherham.ac.uk.

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TORKSEY residents are advised to make extra security checks on their properties and vehicles after a burglary and attempted burglaries over night.

Properties in Main Street, Torksey, were targeted during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

A vehicle was stolen after thieves gained entry to one property.

Did you see anyone acting suspiciously? Call Lincolnshire Police on 101 with any information quoting incident number 58 of the 22nd February.

DRIVERS should be aware of a chance of delays in Misterton today.

Two way temporary traffic lights will be operating on Station Road from 9.30am until 3pm, to allow bridge inspection work to take place.

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Welcome to your daily summary of all today’s important bits and bobs.

WEATHER

A cloudy and windy day with gusts up to 50mph a times. Rain will spread to all parts by midday. The afternoon will stay windy and damp with further rain or drizzle at times.

TRAVEL

Long-term roadworks and temporary traffic lights on B6060 Outgang Lane in Dinnington near the B6463 Common Road junction.

Addison Road in Maltby closed in both directions between the A631 Rotherham Road junction and the Lilly Hall Road junction, because of carriageway repairs.

Speed restriction of 50 mph and narrow lanes on M1 in both directions at J32, M18 (Thurcroft), because of roadworks.

DINNO LAD’S JOKE OF THE DAY

Q. Why is basketball such a messy sport?

A. Because you dribble on the floor.

Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.

WEATHER

Frosty but bright with temperatures reaching 7 degrees C.

TRAVEL

Slight delay on Chancery Lane in Retford closed northbound at the West Street junction, because of roadworks.

WHAT’S ON

RETFORD Majestic Theatre: The Winner Takes It All! Saturday 25th February.

Get ready for the show that’s taking the theatre world by storm, as the multi-talented and charismatic cast of this new production deliver the ultimate pop concert filled with the music of ABBA and the Bee Gees! Performance at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at £16 and £17.

DAILY JOKE

Q: How do you know when it’s raining cats and dogs?

A: When you step in a poodle.

If you have anything that you would like featured in the what’s on section please email newsroom@worksop-guardian.co.uk or phone 01909 500500.

Poor use of Accident and Emergency departments costs the NHS in Lincolnshire £2million a year.

Think about whether could you use another service first.

Find out which services best suit your needs at www.lincolnshire.nhs.uk/your-health/Seasonal-Advice/Winter/Get-the-right-care-first-time-/

West Lindsey District Council has been short-listed for two national excellence awards. The council was selected as Most Improved National Land Information Service in the National Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence. Last week team member Lesley Wain was nominated in the Officer of the Year category.

A FORMER miner from Maltby died from natural causes in his sleep after a long history of smoking, an inquest heard.

Anthony Robert Lonsdale died age 63 at his home address on Cavendish Place on 2nd January.

An inquest held at Rotherham Magistrates Court on Thursday 9th February, heard how the father-of-three worked at Maltby Colliery for over 30 years until 1998, but also smoked for most of his adult life – having five to ten cigars a day in his later years.

Mr Lonsdale had been away to the Isle of Wight over the Christmas period with his wife Pamela. When he returned, he was suffering a cough, cold and flu-like symptoms.

Speaking at the inquest, his daughter Jane Cranswick told of how she went round to their house on New Year’s Day for dinner before Mr Lonsdale went to bed feeling ill.

“Then, on the morning of 2nd January, I got a phone call from my mum saying that she couldn’t wake him up,” said Jane.

“I went down with my husband and tried waking him up. He had fallen out of bed onto his front.”

An ambulance shortly arrived when it was confirmed that he had passed away.

In his verdict, the coroner said that Mr Lonsdale suffered from both two kinds of heart disease as well as emphysema, and had lost 30 to 40 per cent to the function of his lungs.

It was concluded that Mr Lonsdale’s emphysema from smoking rather than his time spent as a coal miner before a formal verdict of death by natural causes was recorded.

Some 850,000 penalties for late tax returns will be issued over the next fortnight, 550,000 fewer than the same time last year.

Letters containing the £100 late-filing penalties are being sent to people who failed to send their 2010/11 Self Assessment returns to HMRC on time.

Anyone still to send their return should do so now or risk further penalties.

STAFF at a florist have raised £3,000 for a North Anston charity.

Workers at Sarah’s Florist in Sheffield got their kits off for a fundraising calendar which they sold to raise funds for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

It was in memory of Ellie Houlden, nine, whose mum Claire works at the shop.

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Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue wants to encourage more women to join its ranks in Gainsborough as front-line firefighters.

Women in good health aged 18 or over have the chance to put on the uniform, save lives and protect their community.

For careers information visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lfr or www.extraordinary.direct.gov.uk

PUBLIC questions can be submitted to Lincolnshire Police Authority before its next meeting at Police Headquarters, Deepdale Lane, Nettleham Near Lincoln on Friday 24th February at 10.30am.

Questions must be submitted to the chief executive by noon on 22nd February on 01522 558022 or police.authority@lincs.pnn.police.uk

NOTTS Police are seeking info about a vehicle that failed to stop after crashing into a parked van in Worksop.

The crash occurred in Wingfield Avenue at about 8.10pm on Saturday 4th February.

The van was damaged when what is believed to have been a dark red or maroon coloured Seat Ibiza lost control in the wintry conditions.

The car was driven away, but will have damage to the driver’s side of the bodywork.

Anyone with info can call PC 684 Gary Glover at Worksop Police Station by dialling 101 extension 807 7464, or calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

THE driver of a school mini bus which overturned on its way from Gainsborough to Market Rasen yesterday remains in hospital.

The 55-year-old, from Middle Rasen, suffered serious injuries when the bus carrying children from Aegir Community Special School in Gainsborough left the road and crashed through a hedge.

His condition is said to be stable in the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

Another adult passenger travelling on the mini bus, a woman from Market Rasen who was a carer for the children, was also injured.

She was taken to Lincoln County Hospital and treated for a broken collar bone. She has now been discharged from hospital.

None of the children on board the mini bus sustained any injuries.

Police investigating the incident are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

Anyone who saw the silver LDV mini bus yesterday (Monday) at around 3.20pm on Top Road, Osgodby, is asked to call Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 240 of 20th February 2012.

NOTTS County Council is proposing to introduce a pilot traffic regulation order in Worksop’s busiest shopping street from April to crackdown on illegal parking.

The council has acted after complaints from traders and members of the public who have complained about the level of ‘intrusion’ from traffic in the pedestrianised zone in Bridge Street.

On one weekday in December 2009, 40 legal vehicles and 90 illegal vehicles were recorded in the pedestrianised zone.

The pilot order, which would initially be in place for six months, would not allow any vehicles on Bridge Street, except for loading between the hours of 4pm to 10am.

It will also prevent all blue badge and special access permit holders from parking on all pedestrianised sections of Bridge Street and Bridge Place.

The order also bans vehicles over 36’ feet long from entering Bridge Place and Bridge Street (Bridge Place to Ryton Street section) due to damage to pavements, road signs and other street furniture such as seating and lamp columns.

What do YOU think of the pilot traffic order? Click below to leave your views or email us at newsroom@worksop-guardian.co.uk. Alternatively, call us on 01909 543017.

For more on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Worksop Guardian.

Boxing star Kell Wood has put his weight behind a safe driving package that educates youngsters about road risks.

He visited the Lifewise Centre in Hellaby to be shown the Subaru Impreza and driving simulator, used as part of driving safety programmes by the police and fire service.

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Motorists and businesses have slammed Bassetlaw Council’s plan to raise hourly car parking rates.

Amongst widespread changes - recommended at a council cabinet meeting last Thursday - new charges will see a 25 per cent increase for an all day visit in long stay car parks across the district.

The authority say the hike will help towards maintaining its 15 car parks across Worksop and Retford, as well as pay for free cinema parking.

But leader of the Conservative party, councillor Mike Quigley, said it would put people off coming into town.

For further coverage pick up this week’s Retford Trader.

AN award winning organisation that uses eBay to recycle unwanted items on behalf of the local community is celebrating again after receiving a cash boost.

Kivo-Ebiz, part of the Kiveton Park and Wales Community Development Trust, has received funding from REG Windpower, operator of the Loscar Wind Farm at Harthill.

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SIX BELOVED pet ferrets have been stolen from a house in the Kilton area of Worksop.

The furry animals were taken from Burns Road between the evening of Friday 17th and the morning of Saturday 18th February.

Owner Liam Somers said that he and his partner were ‘devastated’ as the creatures were ‘like part of the family’.

“They are our pets, so naturally, they are very treasured to us,” he said. “We are absolutely gutted.”

“They aren’t very valuable - we’re just upset because they mean so much to us.”

Liam continued: “If anyone know where they are then please contact me with any information - I’m willing to offer a substantial reward to anyone who can tell us something that gets them back.”

“I’m not bothered about anyone getting into trouble - we just want our pets back.”

There were six ferrets stolen in total - four female and two male.

Of the females, three were of the pole-cat breed and one was albino.

Both males were castrated, and one was an albino while the other was an unusual light pole-cat with ruby-red eyes.

Anyone with information can contact Liam by calling 07540199390.

A SCHOOL bus carrying pupils from the Aegir Community Special School in Gainsborough over turned, seriously injuring its driver.

The silver LDV mini bus left the road and crashed through a hedge on Top Road near Osgodby, on its way to Market Rasen at around 3.20pm on Monday.

None of the pupils on board were hurt. But the driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained serious injuries and was air lifted to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

Lincolnshire Police confirmed a small number of school children had been travelling as passengers.

“They were obviously shaken and were checked over by ambulance staff but none of them were injured,” said a spokesman.

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service used man power to release seven children and one female. They cut the roof off the bus to release the driver.

Fire crews left the scene at 5.25pm.

Lincolnshire County Council’s transport manager, Jean Harris, said the circumstances of the accident would be investigated.

Welcome to your daily summary of all today’s important bits and bobs.

WEATHER

It will be generally dry, with perhaps some bright intervals, although occasional spots of light rain are possible, and also very mild. Becoming breezy later today.

TRAVEL

Long-term roadworks and temporary traffic lights on B6060 Outgang Lane in Dinnington near the B6463 Common Road junction.

Addison Road in Maltby closed in both directions between the A631 Rotherham Road junction and the Lilly Hall Road junction, because of carriageway repairs.

DINNO LAD’S JOKE OF THE DAY

Q. What do you get from a pampered cow?

A. Spoiled milk.

Bassetlaw Council’s cabinet has approved plans to keep the warden service for all elderly A1 Housing tenants past April.

The community alarm system, which has been free for some tenants through the Supporting People fund, will have to pay £1.50 a week for the service.

It will then cost £2.95 a week from April 2013, amounting to £153.40 a year.

For further coverage see this week’s Retford Trader.

NINETEEN-year-old Callum Sawyer is very clear about how important Worksop’s Centreplace is to him.

“I wouldn’t be here now if not for this place,” he says, quite definitely.

Centreplace, on Abbey Street, offers free guidance and counselling to young people aged 16 to 25 and has just been saved from closure by a £90,000 grant from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust.

Callum, of Park Street, said: “I had some personal issues and dropped out of college. I saw this place advertised on a leaflet and I’ve been coming for about a year.”

“They have really helped me and it’s a great atmosphere here and so friendly.”

“It’s given me the confidence to try again to get back into college. The staff here are so dedicated, they go out of their way to help.”

Centreplace began 15 years ago and is managed by Helen Azar-Sadler who said they offer information and advice on everything from housing and health, education and employment, to benefits and managing money.

There are also facilities like washing machine, tumble dryer, showers, kitchen and computers which the young people can use.

She said: “We have about 50 people coming to our drop-in sessions twice a week and we also do a Rug Rats session for young parents and their children.”

“We also have a programme of different activities and we organise community events like bag packing. We also do outreach work on Mondays and Fridays when we will go out and see people.”

One of the young mums using the centre is Kayleigh Layhe, 18, of St Paul’s Road, who has an 11-month-old son called Joshua.

The former Valley Academy pupil said: “I started coming here in 2009 mainly to meet new people. The people here are lovely and have given me plenty of help and advice, I come twice a week and also to Rug Rats.”

Kayleigh’s sister Zoe, 21, of Park Street, said she was helped when she became homeless.

“They put me in touch with Framework which has a hostel with 12 bedsits and I’m happy there. I come here three times a week for support and to look for jobs.”

Centreplace also hosts WOW - Worksop Outs Wednesdays - a midweek club for gay and bi-sexual people. It attracts people from places further afield like Sheffield, Rotherham and Mansfield.

Gemma Webster, 23, of Clinton Street, said she first started visiting Centreplace after attending WOW meetings.

“They helped me quite a lot with some stuff and to get myself back on track. I was at North Notts College studying music but had to drop out because I was travelling from Sheffield on the train and it got too expensive.”

“I help out here with the activities and run the tuck shop and they are helping me to get back into work.”

Danielle Jackson, 16, of Keswick Road, left Valley Academy last year and is now studying public services at North Notts College.

“I really like it here and it’s become a big part of my life,” she said.

For more information call 479191, go to www.centreplace.org.uk or look up the Facebook page.

Welcome to your daily round up of all today’s important stuff from Retford and beyond.

WEATHER

Frosty but bright with temperatures reaching 7 degrees C.

TRAVEL

Slight delay on Chancery Lane in Retford closed northbound at the West Street junction, because of roadworks.

WHAT’S ON

RETFORD Majestic Theatre: The Winner Takes It All!

Get ready for the show that’s taking the theatre world by storm, as the multi-talented and charismatic cast of this new production deliver the ultimate pop concert filled with the music of ABBA and the Bee Gees! Performance at 7.30pm. Tickets priced at £16 and £17.

DAILY JOKE

Q: What do you call a snail on a ship?

A: A snailor!

If you have anything that you would like featured in the what’s on section please email newsroom@worksop-guardian.co.uk or phone 01909 500500.

TURBINES towering over the picturesque village of Corringham are not a sight many people can imagine.

But it could become reality if plans go ahead for 17 wind powered turbines, as proposed by green energy company SSE Renewables.

This image, produced by campaign group No To Local Wind Farms, shows the scale of the turbines which could be built on land at Browns Holt between Corringham and Yawthorpe, near Gainsborough.

Standing 126m high, they would be the tallest structures in Lincolnshire, towering above Lincoln Cathedral (83m) and even Big Ben clock tower (96m).

“It’s difficult to imagine how these giant turbines would look from surrounding villages, so we have created these digital representations,” said group chairman Peter Baldwin.

“We want people to see how these structures would dominate the local villages and countryside.”

SSE held a series of public consultation events at Corringham Village Hall last summer. But a planning application is not expected until late summer, pending results of environmental studies.

“We are preparing to put our objections forward,” said Mr Baldwin, 66, who lives in nearby Willoughton with his wife Kay, 65.

Browns Holt is just one local site with wind farm potential. RWE Npower Renewables held consultations last month on proposals for ten turbines just north of Hemswell Cliff. And a further 12 are proposed near Huckerby.

“There could be a total of 39 if they are all granted, and maybe more in the pipeline,” said Mr Baldwin.

If built, the wind farms could be seen from as far away as Lincoln, Worksop, Rotherham, Hull and Grimsby.

But when the time comes to object, the No To Local Wind Farms action group will focus on the local impact.

“There are seven grade one listed churches, several protected wildlife species and sites of historical and archaeological importance in the area,” said Mr Baldwin.

“We have West Lindsey’s only 5* bed and breakfast nearby, horse training schools, dog boarding kennels, airfields and flying schools, which would all suffer with turbines on their doorstep.”

Air and road safety are also a worry.

He said: “Tornados and fighter training planes regularly use the area to practice. Will they be able to continue with 126m turbines in the way?”

“The A631 is already deemed a dangerous ‘red road’. These massive things could easily distract drivers.”

A typical turbine produces enough electricity each year to supply of 1,000 homes.

But when the wind is low, turbines produce less electricity. And during high winds they must be switched off.

SSE Renewables says electricity generated from the Browns Holt wind farm would feed straight into the National Grid.

But Mr Barlow is sceptical about the benefits for local people.

“These turbines have the capacity to produce 2MW per year - a total of 34MW for the Browns Holt site,” he said.

“This is just a drop in the ocean. At peak times the National Grid supplies around 600,000MW of electricity.”

“If turbines could replace the need for a power station like West Burton, and we could close that power station, then I would think twice.”

The Government wants make energy more sustainable by increasing renewable energy sources and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

A spokesman for SSE Renewables said: “These photomontages do not give any indication of exact scale, height and width of blades, and as such it is impossible to discuss their accuracy.”

He added that the company would soon be producing its own images representing the Browns Holt turbines.

West Lindsey District Council were not available to comment before we went to press.

To find out more about the campaign group go to www.notowindfarm.co.uk

And to see SSE’s Browns Holt plans visit www.sse.com/brownsholt