Blog by Jen Bicknell: Let’s have a think about how the Summer holidays affect some of the region’s industries?

It’s summer! Which means schools out and holidays are imminent! But how does the summer season affect some of Greater Lincolnshire’s priority sectors?

Ports and Logistics: Different produce are harvested for the summer months which means they need to be transported by Truck Drivers, Pilots and Ship Captains to their destinations. We’ve may have been lucky enough to have gloriously, warm weather recently but this means produce needs to be refrigerated when stored – Warehouse Manager need to ensure all products are kept fresh before and during the transportation and so Port Operatives will be ensuring this is done speedily!

Agri-Food: It’s time for the Farmers to harvest the summer crops, such as cucumbers, melons and tomatoes! These then need to be boxed by Packers quickly to keep them fresh! The warm weather will mean the soil will be getting really dry so both Farmers and Agronomists will be working hard to keep the harvests healthy.

Visitor Economy: It’s a busy time for the region as the summer season welcomes more tourists! More visitors means  tourist attractions and holiday destinations need more Cleaning staff, Event Managers, Entertainers, Lifeguards and Tour Guides to keep the visitors happy and healthy! The region will also require more bus drivers available as there are more people to transport But most importantly, more ice-cream vans will need to be present to feed the masses in the summer heat!

Health and Care: Now the sun is shining, Carers will be able to take their clients out to enjoy the great outdoors. But with the summer season comes a few new dangers for those enjoying the sunshine, such as swimming pool injuries and heat stroke; so Doctors surgeries and Pharmacists will be busy! The heat will also mean that the elderly and vulnerable will need to be kept hydrated so extra vigilance is needed from Carers and Support Workers too!

There is certainly lots going on in Greater Lincolnshire in the Summer season but it is a bustling and exciting time for all the sectors within the region!

Posted:
26/07/2018 15:12:28

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