Community Essentials

YOUR COMMUNITY. A HELPING HAND.

A little help.
A place to belong.

Find support, meet people and make more of local life — from village halls and family activities to someone to talk to.

An illustrated local village scene

CLOSE TO HOME

In our villages

Groups, spaces and services based in Coningsby, Tattershall and our nearby villages.

Mental health & connection

Bro Pro UK — Coningsby

Lions Den, 24 Silver Street, Coningsby LN4 4SG

A welcoming place for men to meet, talk and share experiences. This is peer support rather than a clinical therapy service.

Contact the group about its next Coningsby session.

Food & practical support

Curo Community Co-op / Wellbeing Hub

Coningsby Community Hall, Silver Street LN4 4SG

Meet neighbours over a free tea or coffee, join activities, or get practical support. The community pantry offers affordable groceries.

The Coningsby hub is at the community hall.

Halls & facilities

Carrington Village Hall

Main Road, Carrington PE22 7HZ

A village venue available for parties, meetings and community events.

The hall’s own booking page lists space for up to 100 people.

Halls & facilities

Holland Fen Community Hall

Beside North Forty Foot Drain, at western edge of churchyard, Holland Fen

A community space beside the churchyard, used for gatherings such as coffee mornings and quiz nights.

Visit the parish information page for the hall’s community group.

Children & families

Coningsby & District Young Farmers

Coningsby Methodist Church (provider-listed meeting venue)

A local group offering social activities, visits, talks and practical workshops for young people.

The county organisation lists ages 10–28. Contact the club to find out about joining.

Children & families

RAF Coningsby Airplay & Ben Club

RAF Coningsby community facilities; confirm arrival/access

Activities and opportunities to make friends for children and young people from military backgrounds.

Ben Club is for ages 5–7; Airplay is for over-sevens. Contact the team about eligibility and sessions.

Food & practical support

RAF Coningsby HIVE

Community Hub, Building 62, RAF Coningsby LN4 4SY

Local information and signposting for the RAF community.

Contact HIVE before visiting: station access restrictions apply.

Groups & getting active

Wellness Lincs — local hall classes

Coningsby Community Hall and Tattershall Village Hall

Friendly local classes including gentle exercise, seated movement, walking aerobics and Tai Chi Qigong.

Classes take place at Coningsby and Tattershall halls. Booking and charges apply; see the current programme.

Health services

New Coningsby Surgery

20 Silver Street, Coningsby LN4 4SG

The local GP practice, with appointments and a care-navigation team to help you find the right service.

Contact the practice about registration and appointments.

HERE TO HELP

Support available to our residents

Wider organisations that can help people living here. Their offices or appointments may be outside our villages, or support may be available by phone or online.

Mental health & connection

Lincolnshire Talking Therapies

Lincolnshire-wide; phone/video and some face-to-face appointments

An NHS assessment and self-referral route for talking therapies, with phone, video and some face-to-face appointments.

Visit the NHS service to check eligibility and make a referral. This is not an immediate crisis service.

Mental health & connection

Lincolnshire Young Minds / Here4You access route

Lincolnshire-wide

NHS information and access to emotional wellbeing support for young people, parents and carers.

Use the provider’s guidance to find the appropriate advice and referral route.

Older people & carers

Lincolnshire Carers Service

Lincolnshire-wide

A starting point for people with caring responsibilities to discuss their needs and the support available.

Contact the Carer Wellbeing Hub or use the provider’s request-for-support form.

Mental health & connection

St Barnabas bereavement support

Lincolnshire-wide; contact service about available locations/remote options

Support for adults experiencing grief, including a bereavement advice line and routes to further help.

For people aged 18+ registered with a Lincolnshire GP and grieving the death of an adult.

Food & practical support

EDAN Lincs

Lincolnshire-wide; confidential locations not listed

Free, confidential specialist support for adults and children affected by domestic abuse in Lincolnshire.

Contact the service for support options. The published telephone hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Older people & carers

Age UK Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire service network; exact service coverage varies

An enquiry route for older people and their families looking for information and support in Lincolnshire.

Ask which services are available for your postcode and whether charges apply.

Transport & everyday access

Callconnect rural transport

Bookable journeys in Lincolnshire service areas

Bookable rural bus journeys to help you get around when a fixed bus route does not meet your needs.

Journeys depend on service coverage and availability. Booking and fares apply.

Transport & everyday access

Lincolnshire mobile, access and home libraries

Lincolnshire-wide library services

Mobile and home-access library options for rural communities and people who find it difficult to visit a library.

Use the council’s current service information to check routes, access and eligibility.