Museum in Skegness is gifted ride-on mower in memory of former Mayoress

Coun Pete Barry presented the mower to The Village Church Farm to mark the first anniversary of the death of his wife, Christine.

Since becoming a trustee and vice-chairman of the historic open-air museum of local and agricultural history, Coun Barry has spent many hours cutting grass on the three-acre site.

"They desperately needed a new mower and Christine loved The Village Church Farm so buying one in her memory seemed to be an ideal tribute,” he said.

"There is a plaque on it so Christine and her love of the museum will be remembered. Now she’ll be with me every time I cut grass.”

• The next event at the Village Chrurch Farm Museum is the rescheduled Twinkle Night tomorrow (Sunday) from 4.30pm. The festive event will include music from Skegness Silver Band, hot drinks and mince pies. Entry by donaton.