Tia Thaker, 22, is a psychology student and a volunteer for Women’s Aid in Lincoln
Q: What’s your favourite thing about living in Lincoln?
One of my favourite things is how the city is easy to navigate and everything is only a walk away. There is also a lot going on in the city with new stores opening and different activities taking place which makes it fun to plan stuff with friends. The night life is good as well.
Q: What’s your favourite place to go in Lincoln? And why?
I really enjoy going for coffee so the coffee shops are where I love. My favourite is probably Coffee Depot near the uni or Coffee Culture up near the Cathedral.
Q: What would be your perfect weekend in Lincoln?
Probably on a Saturday I would be spending the day having a walk around town, meet some friends, maybe end up going to one of the pubs like the Mailbox or Magna Carta. Then maybe on a Sunday explore Uphill Lincoln as there’s a lot of hidden gems up there or I’d spend the day going for a walk round one of the parks or down by the river. It’s always very beautiful down there especially in Autumn.
Q: If you could change one thing about Lincoln, what would it be?
I do wish there were a few better shops in the centre. It sometimes seems like you have to drive to the next city to actually go to decent shops, like Zara, Hollister or Urban Outfitters. You have to go to Meadowhall or Nottingham if you wanted to shop in-store anywhere like that.