The Rev Kate Bottley travels to Lincolnshire to meet Christians dedicated to alleviating loneliness, bringing communities together and ensuring church doors remain open. Her journey begins at the nursing station in Louth Livestock Market, where she meets the Rev Alan Robson. It was originally set up to check farmers for physical signs of ill health but has increasingly focused on supporting their mental wellbeing too. With over 25 years as Lincolnshire’s rural chaplain, Alan shares the unique challenges of ministry in the countryside and explains how his role helps farmers navigate today’s pressures. Next, we hear from the owners of Daisy the 4x4 - a Land Rover converted into a mobile cafe known as the Coffee Ark. It's all the brainchild of the Rev Becky Dyball as a way of reaching people in rural communities who might feel lonely or isolated. She travels around her local area, serving up coffee and conversation at regular stopping points. Becky shares the inspiration behind the proj