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14 Luxurious Lincolnshire properties.

20 Songwriter Bernie Taupin and

Welcome...

Elton John’s Lyrical Lincolnshire.

121 Bespoke Summer Weddings in Lincolnshire.

...to July’s Lincolnshire Pride! This month we’re celebrating the Summer in style, as we try out the latest health and beauty treatments available from Lincolnshire’s spas and salons - with the help of five Lincolnshire sportswomen in a fashion makeover special.

86 Summer Health and Beauty treatments tried and tested.

Also, we have suggestions for beautiful summer prom dresses, and advice for creating bespoke summer weddings with some of the county’s most exclusive wedding specialists.

132 Lincolnshire’s finest and best restaurants.

In keeping with our summer theme we also enjoy open-top motoring courtesy of a classic Morgan sports car, present the best summer suncare products and offer a few tips for improving your golf courtesy of the Hotchkin golfing professional Scott Emery. Finally, we have summer food courtesy of Market Rasen’s newest restaurant and a treat in the form of the new tea-time treat from the makers of Lincolnshire’s Plum Loaf. Our best wishes for a wonderful month! ROB DAVIS EXECUTIVE EDITOR

111 The Society Wedding of Katie Wadkin & Anthony Cowie.

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LINCOLNSHIRE NEWS BERNIE TAUPIN SKEGNESS WHAT’S ON ARTS & ANTIQUES WELCOME HOME LUXURIOUS BEDS IN THE GARDEN EQUESTRIAN

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GOLF FASHION AND COSMETICS SHOES AND HANDBAGS JEWELLERY WEDDINGS EATING OUT, EATING IN RECIPE & FINE WINE MOTORS HIGH SOCIETY

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both worlds he only private hospital facility in Lincolnshire, where profits are returned to the NHS for the benefit of all local NHS patients. Patients enjoy privacy and individual attention whilst having the reassurance that The Bostonian is adjacent to the sophisticated services of The Pilgrim Hospital, with its expert diagnostic and emergency medical and surgical facilities.

H Award Winning Sleep Apnoea Service H Gold Food Safety Award Please visit our website to view the full range of services we offer

www.the-bostonian.co.uk Comfort & Peace of Mind The Bostonian is the private wing of Pilgrim Hospital and is set in its own grounds and gardens. There are 19 en-suite single rooms with digital TVs and telephone. Patients can choose from a delicious a la carte menu with meals freshly prepared in the Bostonian's own kitchens. Our dedicated housekeeping team ensure continually high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Professional Expertise Almost any condition can be treated at The Bostonian by our dedicated team of professionals – most of our Consultants live only minutes away. We welcome self referral and provide 24 hour medical cover.

Range of Payment Options Available We deal with all the major insurance companies and also offer Fixed Price packages for the uninsured.

The Bostonian Private Wing, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Telephone: 01205 360606 / Facsimile: 01205 311442 www.the-bostonian.co.uk • ISO9000 accredited

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COUNTY NEWS News from across the county, every month in Lincolnshire Pride - The High Society Magazine

Broadbent’s Young Victoria now on DVD

Louth actor Jim Broadbent is this month coming to a small screen near you, and we have three copies of his DVD to give away. The actor recently starred in the historical drama Young Victoria, which is released on July 13th. Broadbent plays King William IV in the film, chronicling the early years of Queen Victoria, her ascension to the throne and fledgling romance with Prince Albert. The production was filmed at Belvoir Castle and Lincoln Cathedral, making it a county blockbuster in the truest sense of the word. To date, the film has attracted cinema audiences in excess of ten million. We have three DVD copies of the film for readers - simply write to us at the address given below and tell us which role Jim Broadbent plays in the film. We’ll pick three lucky recipients at random from all entries received.

In Brief... • Two local charities received thousands of pounds from the Mayor of Lincoln recently when he handed over the proceeds of this year’s fundraising work. Councillor Ron Hills chose to support two charities that are close to his heart during his time as Mayor; The Lincoln Alzheimer’s Support Group for Carers and the Lincoln Breast Unit received a share of the £17,345 at a special presentation evening at the Guildhall.

Stop Press... Lincolnshire has been highly recommended as a tourist destination in the new Lonely Planet guide book. The county is described as ‘uncommonly friendly, remarkably varied’, with ‘stunning stately homes and timecapsule towns’.

Heckington Show-time This year’s show takes place on 25th and 26th July... and Lincolnshire Pride will be there! Visitors to this year’s Heckington Show will enjoy meeting the Lincolnshire Pride team as we this year attend what’s believed to be the largest village show in the whole of the UK. As reported last month, the show has been scaled up and as many as 30,000 visitors could be attending the event, which takes place on the village’s showground just off the A17. As well as historical re-enactments and livestock, the event will feature a children’s inter-

school Sports Day on Saturday, a grand firework concert, and showjumping & vintage tractor display on the Sunday. Admission is £7 adults, £2 children with free parking, and is open from 9.00am. See www.heckingtonshow.org.uk for further details. Also, this year’s Revesby Show takes place on Sunday 2nd August on the Revesby Estate, gates open from 8.30am. Admission is £5, charged on a per-vehicle basis.

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The historic 1816 fountain and Italian Garden at the National Trust’s Belton House near Grantham is once again full of the sounds of trickling water after the fountain has been restored to its former glory.

“It’s such an iconic feature of the gardens here and having an original feature such as this brings life, movement and sound to the garden.”

Visitors this summer will now be able to enjoy the centerpiece of Jeffry Wyattville’s sunken garden, which had fallen into disrepair in recent years. Belton House staff teamed up with the ever resourceful building team at the National Trust’s regional office at Clumber Park to restore the fountain, with the house’s Alec Gordon commenting;

Lincolnshire’s Red Arrows celebrated in new book Aviation journalist and photographer Jamie Hunter this month releases his new book, celebrating the Red Arrows with unprecedented behind-the-scenes shots and over 200 images of the team at work. The project also includes personal accounts from both the Red pilots and Blues, the hardworking team of support staff whose job it is to maintain the squadron’s 13 Hawk aircraft. Jamie has worked with the team extensively and wanted to produce a hardback record of the team’s achievements and detail the effort that goes towards making each display a

spectacular pleasure for the team’s audiences. “I’m really pleased with how it’s come out.” says Jamie who collaborated with Wing Commander Jas Hawker on the book. “It’s different to other books that have come out because it combines the photographs with a behind-the-scenes look at the Red Arrows which the reader wouldn't otherwise get." With personal accounts from current and former team members too, the hardback book is available in all leading Lincolnshire bookshops from this month priced £19.99.

Historic Fountain flows once more!

The match will reunite the Women’s Ashes and World Cup Winning Team including Louth’s Arran Brindle

World Cup Winning Cricketers take on Louth! The 2005 Ashes and World Cup Winning England Women’s Cricket Team will play Louth Cricket Club next month on the town’s London Road in what is being billed as one of the most significant events in Lincolnshire sports for the last 30 years. The head-to-head will involve local cricketing superstar Arran Brindle and has been organised by Louth Cricket Club. The event is expected to attract hundreds of spectators to the newly refurbished £2m London Road Sports Ground. “The England Women's Ashes team is hugely excited about playing as a team again”, said the Head of England Women’s Cricket, Claire Connor. “Our summer together was an unforgettable one for us all and it will evoke wonderful memories to be on the pitch together again.” Louth Cricket Club’s Richard Osmond, said: “It’ll be a fantastic day for the cricket club but also for cricket fans across Lincolnshire to see world class cricketers performing at the new cricket ground.” The match takes place on Friday 14th August. Pictured here is Louth’s sporting superstar Arran Brindle (right) and team mate Charlotte Edwards with their Ashes Medals.

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COUNTY NEWS News from across the county, every month in Lincolnshire Pride - The High Society Magazine

Lincolnshire enjoy nationals tourism success

Brackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays near Louth was awarded silver in the Self Catering category. Owner Flora Bennett said: “The award we’ve won will put Lincolnshire on the map as a quality destination for holidays.” Meanwhile, Elms Farm Cottages at Hubberts Bridge, Boston, won silver in the ‘Access for All’ category. Carol Emerson, who converted the barns on their farm into self catering cottages along with her husband John, said: “We really hope that the award will raise the profile of Boston and Lincolnshire as a tourism destination on a national scale.”

Two of Lincolnshire’s top tourism businesses have won silver in the National Enjoy England awards, naming them as some of the best in the industry.

The event takes place on Saturday, 11th July at Burghley House

Battle Prom event returns to Burghley Huzzah! This month sees the return of Burghley House’s Battle Proms event with the New England Orchestra, Spitfire flyover and 193 cannon firework salute! Burghley House once again hosts its Battle Proms event on Saturday July 11th with the stunning setting used as a backdrop to rousing classical favourites, breathtaking Spitfire fly-over, and bold cavalry and infantrymen demonstrations, plus the usual sense of pageantry, patriotism, pomp and ceremony!

Regulars to the Battle Proms will already know the event is a really special occasion in the Lincolnshire summer calendar. Beginning with a glass of something fizzy alongside a well-stocked picnic, diners will this year be entertained by the sublime acoustic talents of young folk favourite Ruth Notman.

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Next, the event’s Napoleonic Association historical re-enactment society display their skill-at-arms displays on horseback and on foot, expertly bringing to life the skirmishes of the most colourful and dramatic periods in history. When the sun begins to set behind the magnificent backdrop of Burghley House, the historic rumble of the Spitfire engine will soar overhead, and the New English Concert Orchestra will begin to perform a soul-stirring programme of classic favourites, including Fingal’s Cave by Mendelssohn and Blue Danube by Strauss.

Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with live cannon completes the evening’s musical programme, before the unforgettable encore of Beethoven's Battle Symphony, the centerpiece work that gives this special event its name, and which was originally written to include the firing of 193 cannons as part of the score.

The historic rumble of the Spitfire’s engines will stir the spirit overhead!

Musical highlights this year include talented young clarinettist Anke Batty, uplifting arias, songs and duets by acclaimed tenor Michael Bracegirdle and soprano Denise Leigh.

Other favourites include Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia and more.

The event this year supports Combat Stress: the Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary. Last year Battle Proms Concerts raised £13,000 for Combat Stress across all their concerts, both through audience donation and a contribution of the concert’s profits.

EXCLUSIVE TICKET GIVEAWAY We have ten pairs of tickets for this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday 11th July.

purchase tickets for £29/ea by calling 01432 355 416 or visiting www.battleproms.com.

Simply write to us and tell us which historical aircraft will make an appearance at this year’s event. If you’re one of the ten randomly selected entries you’ll be enjoying an evening of fun on us! Alternatively, if you’re not one of our lucky winners, you can

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The Manor, Carlton le Moorland

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A fine Grade II Listed former Manor House situated at the end of a quiet village land and offering well proportioned living accommodation. • • • • •

Entrance Hall • Cloakroom • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Library • Games Room • Dining Room Fully Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room • Stores with access through to Double Garage • Useful Cellar 5 Bedrooms, Master with En-Suite • Family Bathroom • Dressing Room Large Attic offering potential for conversion subject to usual planning consents Oil Fired Central Heating • Double Garage • Lawned Gardens to Front and Rear

Email: lincoln@humberts.co.uk 2 Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1QA Telephone: 01522 546444 www.humberts.co.uk

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Sudbrooke Sudbrooke Road, Road, Scothern Scothern

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An attractive An attractive doubledouble frontedfronted detached detached stone cottage stone cottage which which has recently has recently undergone undergone a full programme a full programme of renovation of renovation and refurbishment. and refurbishment. • Entrance • Entrance Porch Porch • Entrance • Entrance Hall • Lounge Hall • Lounge • Sitting • Sitting Room Room • Kitchen • Kitchen / Dining / Dining Room Room • Utility• Utility • Family • Family Bathroom Bathroom • Cloakroom • Cloakroom • Landing • Landing • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bedrooms (2 with(2En-Suites) with En-Suites) • Car Standing • Car Standing to Front, to Front, GarageGarage • Lawned • Lawned Gardens Gardens • Gas •Fired GasCentral Fired Central Heating Heating

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The Grange is a fine Georgian style residence set well back from the road and approached along a sweeping driveway with entrance and exit gates. The property is surrounded by a mature walled garden with plentiful trees and shrubs, making it very private. The house offers spacious family accommodation. • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Reception Rooms • Established Walled Gardens • Approx 6.5 acres • Carriage Driveway • Garages

Contact: Lincoln Office Olympic House, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3SE Telephone: 01522 508900 Email: lincoln@savills.com

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Dents Dents Cottage, Cottage, Winterton Winterton A Gothic A Gothic masterpiece masterpiece set in approx set in approx 5.5 acres 5.5 acres • 4 Reception • 4 Reception RoomsRooms • Kitchen • Kitchen • Utility••Utility Cloakroom • Cloakroom • Games • Games Room •Room Basement • Basement Enand Suite EnBathroom Suite Bathroom • Master • Master Bedroom Bedroom with Dressing with Dressing Room and Room • 2 Further • 2 Further Bedrooms Bedrooms • Shower • Shower Room •Room Useful• Second Useful Second Floor Attic Floor Room Attic •Room Double • Double GarageGarage

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Mc Gregor House, Fulbeck

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An individually built and designed detached property built in 1989 to the current owners personal specification. This stone built property offers superb opportunities for family living space complete with separate annexe for granny or teenager or indeed home business office. There are excellent gardens and a double garage.

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With 200 million records sold to date, the lyrics of Bernie Taupin, long-time collaborator with Elton John, remain among the most listened-to and enduring tunes in the history of popular music. Lincolnshire man Taupin now lives in the US, but still relies on his home county to provide the inspiration for his long-standing love of writing poetry Words: Rob Davis.

The high camp and glitz of Elton John, multi-million selling albums and songs that can be found in pretty much everybody’s music collection. There are few people who haven’t been touched, knowingly or otherwise, by the words of Bernie Taupin, the lyrical genius behind the words of hits like Candle In The Wind, Your Song, Rocketman, Daniel and Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting owes his entire career to his origins in rural Lincolnshire. Oddly enough, if Taupin hadn’t been a lyricist, he would probably have ended up a farmer. Born in the summer of 1950 near Anwick, in Flatters, a house with no electricity and certainly no television, the young writer discovered poetry and literature rather than popular music, and feelings of restlessness and frustration with education. Taupin embraced the counter-culture and ‘dropped out’ in 1965, which instilled into him ambitions of free-spiritedness, rather than the glamour and superficial fame of life in popular music with one of the world’s most flamboyant and extravagant performers. Bernie’s father Robert was a stockman, his mother a bohemian. The family moved to Rowston and eventually Maltkiln Farm in Owmby-by-Spital in North Lincolnshire with Bernie’s two brothers. The young Bernie, after leaving school, drifted from job to job before answering an advertisement in a newspaper

from somebody in London looking for a lyricist to form part of a musical collaboration. The letter eventually landed on the desk of Liberty Records’s Ray Williams along with examples of Bernie’s poetry, and in 1967 Williams introduced Bernie to his newly signed artist, Reginald Kenneth Dwight. The two found a rapport and became instant friends, enjoying the latest recordings of folk artists from the counter culture like Leonard Cohen. Bernie was instrumental in moulding Reginald into his better-known alter ego Elton John, and the pair’s collaboration found limited success until Your Song was written in 1970 from the album that was simply titled Elton John. Taupin also released, in 1970, the first of three

Taupin is a prolific lyricist and has distributed over 200 million of his songs. Lincolnshire is a recurrent theme in his lyrics even though the artist now lives in the US.

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Below: Elton and Bernie in 2007.

solo albums, featuring spoken word recordings of his poetry, and wrote for other artists such as Willie Nelson, Brian Wilson and Alice Cooper upon his move to the US, but the mainstay of his career throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s was always as Elton’s lyricist and musical partner. From 1977 onwards, after penning such hits as Daniel and Candle in the Wind, the pair spent time apart to pursue solo projects and to find themselves.

2007 attended Elton’s 60th birthday together to discuss their 40 year partnership. Their current project is the Disney film Gnomeo & Juliet - a Shakespearean take on the love affair between two quintessentially British garden gnomes, due for release in 2010.

The two continue to work together and Bernie recently attended Elton’s 60th birthday celebration, speaking publicly about their 40 year collaboration

Elton had just got his life back on track having battled alcohol and drugs whilst Taupin had divorced first wife Maxine Feibelman and met Toni Russo, whom he married in 1979. Resurrecting their writing partnership in 1980, the duo then penned some of their most popular work including I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues and I’m Still Standing.

The collaboration continued into the 1990s with the pair re-writing Candle In The Wind in 1997 for Princess Diana. The two continue to work together today and in

From a young age, Taupin was fascinated by the life of ‘brown dirt’ cowboys, with a fascination for American life in the 1800s. Bernie spend a number of years researching the period and even nicknamed himself the Brown Dirt Cowboy to Elton’s Captain Fantastic pseudonym. Bernie now lives on a working ranch in California breeding working horses. He’s also a restauranteur and artist, and has recently opened a gallery to sell his paintings commercially having debuted as an artist in 2006.

With a stunning career and a total of 200 million of his records sold, there’s no denying that Bernie Taupin is one of the world’s most prolific lyricists – an artist in every respect… even if he does prefer to remain behind the scenes rather than trying to compete with Elton’s flamboyance! n

LINCOLNSHIRE’S LEGACY IN LYRICS The county of Lincolnshire was invariably a theme in Bernie Taupin’s lyrics. Grimsby was mentioned on the 1974 album Caribou, a tongue in cheek song about North Lincolnshire, and with Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting a reference to the scrapes that he and Elton would find themselves in whilst in Boston’s Gliderdrome and Market Rasen’s Aston Arms! Meanwhile in Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Taupin writes about ‘going back to his plough’ – which the writer later revealed was a direct reference to his upbringing near Sleaford; ‘I should have stayed on the farm / I should have listened to my old man’ Bernie writes.

Bernie Taupin was born in Sleaford and as a child moved to Owmby-by-Spital. Had he not taken to writing lyrics, Bernie would probably have been a Lincolnshire farmer today instead!

The church of St Peter and St Paul in Owmby was the inspiration for the song Skyline Pigeon, whilst Piglet in the Wild was the Tealby property that constituted Bernie’s first home in England into which he moved in 1971. There, the lyricist penned Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only the Piano Player and Bennie & the Jets. Bernie and wife Maxine could be seen in the 1973 TV

programme On This Very Spot being interviewed about his songwriting and the inspiration behind Candle In the Wind specifically. In the documentary the couple can be seen walking across a small footbridge with the property in the background. The Holy Rood Catholic Church on Market Rasen’s King Street is the church in which both Bernie and brother Tony were altar boys and where Taupin and Maxine married. The church was also the source of the Catholic imagery which can be seen in his lyrics. Because Best Man Elton had not yet changed his name, the church’s marriage registry was signed Reg Dwight. Never one to underplay the importance of Bernie’s lyrics, Elton once remarked that “Without Bernie, basically, there wouldn’t have been an Elton John. I mean, without that stroke of good fortune and kismet as it were, Elton John probably wouldn’t have happened.” adding “I’m just a purveyor of Bernie’s feelings and Bernie’s thoughts.”

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Images: Lincolnshire Tourism.

A Fresh Look at Skegness The vibrant East Coast seaside town is enjoying renewed popularity as holidaymakers stick to the UK instead of venturing aborad.

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What’s the first image that pops into your head at the thought of Skegness? Is it the kaleidoscope of lights along the strip at night? The unmistakable silhouette of the fisherman? The gusts of salty sea air telling you it’s the holiday season?

a multitude of attractions. There are the obvious ones, those we all know and love the town for: the iconic clocktower on Lumley Road, the expanse of well-kept beaches, the Illuminations from July to November.

Skegness has numerous pseudonyms all given to Lincolnshire’s most recognised holiday destination. Despite the cold breezes from the North Sea giving the town its ‘bracing’ reputation, the location and relatively low cost brought holidaymakers in flocks after the arrival of its rail network in 1875. Now over 10,000 jobs each year are supported in tourismrelated businesses in Skegness and the surrounding areas.

In 2006 East Lindsey District Council reopened the much-loved Fairy Dell paddling pool on the Southern Foreshore following closure due to health and safety concerns. After over 4,000 signed a petition for the pool’s reopening, the council undertook a complete renovation, adding a brand new filtering system, an accessible ramp to the main pool, additional fencing, new surrounds and a bridge. Dating back to 1880, the public pool has been a well-loved part of Skegness’s seaside heritage, proved by community’s reaction to the closure.

Here at Lincolnshire Pride we know a thing or two about marketing, so we must raise a glass to John Hassall, the artist commissioned to design possibly the most famous holiday advertising brand in the land. His creation of the bold and colourful fisherman was commissioned by Great Northern Railways in 1908, and combined with the ‘Skegness is so bracing’ tagline was responsible for attracting thousands of visitors to the East Coast resort in the beginning of the 20th century. Main: Families enjoying festival gardens. Right: Skegness’s beaches remain among the UK’s cleanest.

With the Jolly Fisherman last year reaching the ripe old age of 100, the image must be credited as a prime example of a long-lasting and hugely successful brand awareness campaign. The boom in holidays abroad have impacted somewhat on Skegness’s appeal in recent years, but it still remains a destination with

Other lesser-known attractions for 2009 include the rebuild of the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway, the first railway to be built solely by railway enthusiasts and the only true narrow gauge railway on the East Coast. Initially opened in 1960 at Humberston near Cleethorpes, the line was used to transport holidaymakers between destinations where local roads weren’t strong enough for buses. However the road regeneration and changes in holiday trends forced the inevitable closure of the line twenty-five years later. The engines and carriages were put into storage at the Skegness Water Leisure Park, whose owners shared the railway’s supporters’ passion for preserving a piece of Lincolnshire’s history. The line has now

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been rebuilt at the park and will be reopening for test runs this season. For those of the more creative persuasion, the SEAS: Skegness International 2009 Festival will be arriving in the town between 25th September and 4th October - a forward thinking arts initiative involving ten separate locations across the Black and North Sea regions of Europe. The festival concentrates on contemporary artists making the most of site-inspired work along a coastal theme, whilst bringing together different countries under the blanket of art and creative design. Countries taking part include The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Denmark amongst others. For those who enjoy teeing off, and not just the sort involving silly twisting courses and colourful spinning windmills, the seaside resort hides a good number of traditional golf courses such as the North Shore Hotel, The Elms, Addlethorpe and Seacroft Golf Club. North of the town are Woodthorpe Hall in Alford and Sandilands Golf Club near Mablethorpe – plenty of choice for the golf enthusiast looking to play a few rounds whilst taking in some sea air. Speaking of Alford, the surrounding areas are often missed by those who choose to

stick to the confines of Skegness. Alford’s craft markets and windmill are worth the diversion alone, while Spilsby, northwest of Skegness, also has its own market and extensive history. The town’s famous son is the Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, with a statue in the market place commemorating him.

Skegness also has a wealth of beautiful market towns surrounding it

Wainfleet is another notable local market town, most famed for Batemans Brewery on Mill Lane. Guests can sample their varied range of brews, from light lemony beers to creamy traditional ales, and even watch them being created in the popular Visitors’ Centre. With the Lincolnshire Wolds but just a few miles further north, some scenic views differing from sandy beaches can be explored on a whim. Skegness is whatever you want it to be. It can be a bright, vibrant, bustling hub of activity one day, or a tranquil, pleasant, serene spot of relaxation another. Jet ski off Winthorpe beach, or take the dog for a stroll along the beaches of Gibraltar Point. Have a fun-packed day with the little ones at Hardy’s Animal Farm, or sample some traditional cockles and mussels along the main seafront. Just make sure that you spend at least one of those rare summer days with no rain or cloud in the Jolly Fisherman’s town. n

Image: The town’s iconic sculpture.

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THEATRE & ARTS Your Monthly Round-Up of Productions and Shows from Arts Centres and Theatres Across Lincolnshire

Age of Stupid - Lincoln Drill Hall

UK, becoming a professional in his father’s various ensembles when he was just 17 years of age. He has led, and continues to lead groups containing the cream of British jazz.

Blackfriars Arts Centre, Boston Tel: 01205 363108 www.blackfriars artscentre.co.uk

Playing with Steve and Clark are some top drawer musicians making up what is probably the best Septet in UK jazz today.

5th July: Alice In Wonderland This great family theatre company, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, take to the road for their seventh successful year with their lively and often hilarious performance of "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland".

Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham Tel: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com

Adapted by John Gardiner, with music by Simon Humphreys, the show transports Alice on her remarkable journey with fun and humour. 19th June: Footloose Based on the popular movie which starred Kevin Bacon, this musical tells the story of city boy Ren who moves to small town America where dancing is banned. The show is packed full of electrifying dancing and classic eighties hits including the title track Footloose. Pulsating with energy this fast paced musical gets audiences on their feet!

Drill Hall, Lincoln Tel: 01522 873891 www.lincolndrillhall.com 1st July: The Age Of Stupid Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: Why didn’t we stop climate change when we had a

chance? This docu-drama is a powerful and unforgettable film that leaves you honour bound to force governments to take action.

than three decades and are inspired by their rich heritage of Celtic music and fired by the strength of the modern Scottish cultural scene.

6th July: Battlefield Band Under their banner ‘Forward With Scotland’s Past’, the Battlefield Band have been performing on the international scene for more

This unique quartet mix the old songs and tunes with new selfpenned material, playing them on a unique fusion of ancient and modern instruments.

Arabella Weir Stamford Arts Centre

11th July: The Steve Melling Clark Tracey Septet Steve Melling, who has worked with all the leading UK jazz artists of the last three decades plus some top American stars, continues to thrill audiences with his great technique and abundance of ideas. Clark Tracey is one of the busiest and best jazz drummers in the

17th July: Denis Norden Best known in recent years for ITV’s ‘It'll be Alright on the Night’, this is your chance to get behindthe-scenes gossip from writer, TV presenter and raconteur Denis Norden, in conversation with journalist Samantha Norman. With such a prolific career in the entertainment business, one thing is certain – he’s not short of a story or two!

Grimsby Auditorium Tel: 01507 600350 grimsbyauditorium.org.uk 5th July: The Saturdays One of the pop success stories of the last year, The Saturdays are setting off on their first headline tour this summer at venues across the UK. In nine months they have had four top ten singles, and their top ten debut album ‘Chasing Lights’ has now gone platinum. A new single will be released to coincide with the tour.

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Opera Minimi, Stamford Arts Centre

21st July: The Tales Of Peter Rabbit With brand new songs, beautifully designed scenery and costumes, this show is destined to bring the famous books to life in a new and exciting way. Join Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny on their adventure through the forest to Mr McGregor’s garden to fetch a nice juicy lettuce, the one place Peter was told not to go! This production is sure to delight fans of Peter Rabbit both young and old by remaining faithful to the original stories.

Nottingham Trent FM Arena Tel: 08444 124 624 www.trentfmarena nottingham.com 15-19th July: Walking With Dinosaurs After 65 million years they’re back! It’s taken years of planning, but now the award-winning BBC TV series Walking with Dinosaurs is coming to life in a stunning theatrical event at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham. Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-size dinosaurs, including the terror of the ancient terrain, the infamous Tyrannosaurus-Rex! You will be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth are brought to life before your very eyes!

Sands Venue, Gainsborough Tel: 01427 811118 www.the-sands.co.uk 25th July: Kings Of Swing With over two hours of swinging classics, this highly successful show with its four singers and the Kings of Swing orchestra are sure to keep you entertained, whether you are a fan of Sinatra or Tony Bennett, or modern day singers such as Robbie Williams and Michael Buble. This celebration of the smooth and sophisticated will soon have your feet tapping! 31st July: Barry White Tribute This show is dedicated to one of the greatest singers, songwriters and performers the world has ever seen - a man whose music influenced a generation and is still as popular today as it ever was. Cleveland Walker has the looks, the personality and that unmistakable voice that touches your very soul.

The play is just as relevent today in a society where politics and the economy are becoming merely a blame-game. A powerful play from ACT II's talented youngsters.

Stamford Arts Centre, Stamford Tel: 01780 763203. www.stamfordartscentre.co.uk. 10th July: Opera Minimi in Rainforest Rainforest by Martin Read is an inspiring, thought-provoking and highly topical opera set in the Brazilian rainforest. It tells the moving and haunting true story of the last days of rubber-tapper Chico Mendes and his attempt to preserve the traditional and environmentallyfriendly life of the tappers, and to halt the wilful destruction of the rainforest. Set against him are the forces of the capitalist world, represented

by road builders, ranchers, corrupt officials, and a hired killer! 18th July: An Evening with Arabella Weir Comic writer Arabella has three highly acclaimed international best selling novels and appeals to the huge ‘Bridget Jones’ market - similarly touching, but much more ‘laugh out loud’ funny. Her readings are hilarious, enjoyable, a great girls night out, and are followed with a Q&A session and aftershow book signing. 25th July: Mandolinquents Britain's first modern mandolin quartet with mandolins of all shapes and sizes features the superb voice and mandobass of Hilary James. Their infectious fun and off-beat humour influence everything they play, from lively reels to traditional airs, hot swing and ragtime, plus the occasional Chinese or Brazilian tune guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.

South Holland Centre Tel: 01775 764777 www.southholland centre.co.uk 18th July: The Crucible A tale of corruption, hysteria and betrayal. Miller's modern classic details the Salem witch trials of the 1600's, and deftly commented on the rise of McCarthyism at the time it was written.

The Saturdays Grimsby Auditorium

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME FOR LINCOLN ANTIQUE CLOCK FANATIC ANDREW FERGUSON, CLOCKS ARE A MASTERFUL MARRIAGE OF ENGINEERING AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. HERE WE INVESTIGATE THE APPEAL OF PERHAPS THE MOST FUNCTIONAL OF ALL ANTIQUES AND FIND OUT WHAT MAKES THE WORLD OF ANTIQUE CLOCKS TICK “They’re antiques, and they embody the finest sense of craftsmanship... but they’re still really functional, useful, relevant objects despite being as much as two centuries old.” says Andrew Ferguson, summarising why antique clocks hold such fascination. The reassuring solid thunk of a steady tick is as close to the human heartbeat as any sound which probably explains why the presence of an antique clock in one’s home is a reassuring sight and why the world of antique clocks is still thriving amid the economic downturn. During our visit, a customer enters with a poorly longcase clock and Andrew estimates a repair cost of just £200 to bring the majestic looking provincial clock back to its former order. With modern reproduction pieces costing substantially more and even High Street retailers charging £100 for rather more modern clocks that sit somewhat uncomfortably in Lincolnshire’s period property, the appeal of an antique clock is obvious, as many new customers of Andrew are discovering. “As a rough guide, the heyday for longcase clocks was between the 1680s and 1850s. Lincolnshire has been home to around 1,000 clockmakers with one based in each of the county’s towns at some point.” says Andrew. Locally made clocks are known as provincials, and London-made clocks tend to feature the à la mode designs then replicated by provincial artists. As a rough guide, these provincial clocks tend to be less expensive than their capital contemporaries, and earlier models usually command a premium too. Costs for a Lincolnshire clockmaker range from £1,000-£3,000 for a longcase grandfather or grandmother (above or below six feet in height) with sought-after models around £5,000. More expensive London clocks from the most renowned makers such as Thomas Tompian can command six

figures in the sale room, but with 30% of Andrew’s clients ‘first-timers’, a consultation with someone who knows what makes the antique clock trade tick is highly advisable. Once you’ve sourced a desirable example, a regular service is essential - Andrew advises a specialist inspects your clock every two years, with a five year service costing just £350 but resulting in a complete strip-down, replacement of frayed parts and full lubrication. “So much harm can be done if a clock isn’t properly lubricated.” says Andrew. “Some spray products like WD40 in their mechanisms which is a disaster - there’s no control over distribution of oil with a spray, and it’s important to lubricate just the parts that require it, and do not use an oil that will dry out or mobilise dust or frayed metal which can then grind against other components.” Ideally, clocks should be situated on hard floors rather than carpets to avoid the motion of the pendulum affecting the clock’s stability, and when moving your clock remove the weights, after you secure the line, then the pendulum to make sure the clock doesn't fall out. Situating your clock away from sunlight will preserve the patina of the wood. Using beeswax rather than synthetic polishes on the cases is also essential to prevent animal glues drying out and cracking - if your case fails, the entire clock mechanism can collapse in on itself. “Properly maintained and serviced clocks are a delight.” says Andrew. “I love the deep, quieter, but precise library tick of a well-maintained clock. People really do warm to their clock and come to appreciate its company... almost everyone sees the appeal and it’s such a pleasure to provide and care for an object which I know will remain with a customer for years to come!” n Ferguson Antiques Clocks is based on Gordon Road, Lincoln. For contact details see our Directory which begins on page 160.

Opposite: A good service every few years will keep any clock in good working order. Here Andrew is winding up a William Rust of Lincoln, c1780 oak longcase.

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Joanna Jones’s new gallery is now open in Bottesford.

FAR AND AWAY JOANNA JONES’S NEW GALLERY IN BOTTESFORD ENJOYS AN ENVIABLE LOCATION... BUT EVEN THE BEAUTIFUL VALE OF BELVOIR RISKS LOOKING MUNDANE IN COMPARISON TO PANORAMIC VISTAS FEATURED IN HER OPENING EXHIBITION! As a publication, we very much enjoy disproving the outsiders’ myth that Lincolnshire is flat and boring... the Wolds or the Vale of Belvoir on the border of Leicestershire, for example, feature beautiful undulations that are a pleasure for both residents and visitors alike. However, there’s still something to be said for ‘getting away from it all’, and for artists, fresh inspiration is always welcome, as the first exhibition at Lincolnshire’s newest gallery aims to demonstrate. Artist and curator Joanna Jones’s new gallery near Bottesford aims to fill a gap in the market with people prepared to travel to the Vale of Belvoir to find a unique piece whether an abstract, landscape or figurative painting, sculpture, ceramic, glassware or jewellery. “We’re already attracting people from all over Lincolnshire as well as Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire to the gallery, which is set in a seventeenth century building.” says Joanna. “I only sell original work by living artists in many mediums from around the area and bring quality contemporary work at affordable prices to the area.” The recently opened gallery makes its debut by exhibiting an impressive collection of holiday landscapes. Joanna enjoys seeing the pleasure and emotional connection people get when absorbed by a painting. Although she favours figures Joanna feels that landscapes carry the viewer to another time provoking found memories and future desires. “It’s a really satisfying first exhibition, and features the Mediterranean landscapes of Mary-Jane Alexander painted en plein aire and John Connolly’s beautiful terrain and sweeping horizons, as well as the paintings of Jonathan Trim which are powerful in colour and texture and rich in personal emotional response. We really hope anyone visiting the gallery will enjoy engaging with all of the featured pieces.” Over the page, we provide a preview of The Joanna Jones’s debut exhibition.

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A selection of artwork from The Joanna Jones Gallery’s debut exhibition, Holiday Landscapes. From left, top row: Camusdara by John Connolly. Beloved by Mary-Jane Alexander. Banon on mixed-media canvas by Johnathan Trim. From the Tinners Way by John Connolly. The Farm in the Valley, Sicily and Mid Morning on a Hot Day by Mary-Jane Alexander. Tegg’s Nose and Mist on Harter Fell by Johnathan Trim. Please note artwork not to scale.

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Each piece shown here will form part of the Holiday Landscapes exhibition at The Joanna Jones Gallery, Bottesford Grantham. For more information see www.joannajonesgallery.co.uk or call 01949 843466.

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A Town House

Triumph

This month, a Victorian town house that blends in-town convenience with country house proportions and a modern interior with country home style

i Tinwell Road, Stamford

The Coach House, Carlton Scroop Owners: Robert and Sarah Ball.

Style: Victorian town house with split-level European-style landscaped garden. Receptions: Four - currently arranged as Drawing Room, Snug, Dining Room and Family Room. Bedrooms: Four, over two storeys, one with en-suite. Price: £550,000. Agent: Humberts of Stamford. Find Out More: 01780 762 849. www.humberts.co.uk.

For some people, property is an addiction. Seeing a family home rise from a blank canvas of earth in the medium of bricks and mortar can be something almost alchemic in its appeal, and for serial developers Robert and Sarah Ball, their home at number 30 on Stamford’s Tinwell Road was no exception. However this project was slightly different in the sense that the couple intended the house to be their swan song, somewhere to settle rather than a development project. However, the lure of another project has proved too tempting and despite spending over five years renovating their home, the couple are placing their period town house overlooking the Welland Valley on one of Stamford’s most desirable streets, on the market. “It’s a shame and we don’t really know why we’re leaving because the house is fantastic and it’s turned out just the way we envisaged.” says Robert. “But we’ve seen a couple of new potential projects and the pull is just too great!” The home is a superb Victorian property with clean, crisp modern interior and a split-level European-style landscaped garden with terrace and decking - just perfect for the summer months!

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Reasoning that they needed a larger home for their growing family, the couple began looking for a home that mum, dad, and the children would love to spend time in...

The couple had just completed a previous project whilst living in Ryhall, when Sarah found out she was pregnant with the second of the couple’s two children, India, eight, and Scarlett, five. Reasoning that they needed a larger home for their growing family, the couple began looking for a home that mum, dad, and the children would love to spend time in, and discovered Tinwell Road in 2003, completing the property in the Summer and moving in during Christmas that year. “When we moved to the property we loved its position overlooking Welland Valley and loved the large garden” says Robert. The couple immediately began planning and completing the work on their refurbishment, beginning with restoring the property’s roof, replacing the plumbing and wiring, and

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Main Image: The comfortable, modern living features lavish window dressings courtesy of J & L Ball of Stamford.

adding an extension to the rear of the property to create an extended kitchen with dining area and snug, utility room and boot room.

Left: The light colours and Velux windows of the newly created kitchen and snug creates a light, user-friendly kitchen.

A superb custom-designed kitchen in putty grey Farrow and Ball was hand-made by Artisan of Oakham, and features Siemens appliances and granite tops to create a modern, usable room for when the family entertains. Modern touches like the integrated dishwasher, American fridge/freezer, and electric underfloor heating for the Travertine floor create a practical room whilst the snug creates a family-friendly area for the children to play whilst mum and dad can keep an eye on them. Meanwhile the couple has integrated Velux windows to ensure the space is light and practical.

In the property’s drawing room, modern furnishings were custom-made to the couple’s specification by the couple’s brother and sister-in-law who own J&L Ball on the town’s North Street. “The room features a large bay window and elaborate cornicing which was all restored when we moved in.” explains Robert. “Sarah has a fantastic eye for interior design and told her sister-in-law Lorraine that we wanted something equally theatrical with a strong colour... we’re delighted with the result!” Feature fireplaces were retained throughout the house, with the only replacement being a new period installation in the drawing room. A neutral earth tone in the room matches the coir carpet and neutral shades of the property’s exterior perfectly and lends a sense of coherence to the whole property.

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The whole site slopes gently down, which was rather bland. So we created a more obvious multi-level garden inspired by European terraces. To the front of the property the family has used contrasting slate and white gravel to create a feature contrast, using uniform lines and geometric shapes to match the sharply pointed roof and classically proportioned geometric forms of the building’s exterior. It’s neat, understated and works brilliantly, but it’s nothing compared to the building’s rear garden. “The whole site slopes gently down, which was rather bland.” says Robert. “Instead, we removed 40 tonnes of material to create a new, multi-level garden.” The family has created rooms in the garden with a child-friendly terrace to the rear of the snug, with steps leading to a quaint enclosed decked area with mature Yew trees. Further along is a lawned area, around which mature plantings provide an established, enclosed feel. The whole garden reeks of European terrace designs and provides plenty of room for entertaining with shelter from summer breezes and a safe, enclosed space for the children to play whilst supervised. With a new project proving irresistible and a wealth of new ideas, and despite being certain that Tinwell Road would be their last project, has put the property on the market with estate agents Humberts of Stamford. “There’s a certain feeling of ‘here we go again’,” says Robert, “But also a sense of anticipation. We’ve found a wonderful plot and can’t wait to begin all of the creative processes - and the hard work - again. Some would say we’re gluttons for punishment but I disagree... as a family we just love restoring beautiful properties!” n

i Inspired Buys Period fireplace from Victorian Fireplaces, Lincoln.

Hand-crafted rocking horse by Anthony Jackson of Grantham.

Plum loveseat, Marks and Spencer.

For stockists and suppliers see our Directory on page 160.

Dualit espresso machine from John Lewis.

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Luxurious Beds and Hand-Made Bedrooms A selection of the most stylish bedroom furniture for contemporary or traditional homes

CONTEMPORARY FOUR POSTER

RUSTIC STYLE WITH PRACTICAL STORAGE

Revival Beds’s Vermont pine bed is all about clean understated lines and beautifully balanced proportions. The tongue and groove detailing on the panelled headboard brings a wonderful light, airy beach-hut feel to any bedroom decor. It’s available in natural wax or painted finishes, up to 8ft wide with or without closed canopy.

This County Kerry bed has Irish rustic charm through and through. Traditional square panelling, and handcrafted detail with no fewer than 200 components. Old Wood finish recommended, four-poster option and six under-bed storage availability means County Kerry is both beautiful and practical.

SIZE AND STYLE FOR LARGER BEDROOMS

ELABORATE STYLE FOR VICTORIAN HOMES

When you have a large bedroom you need an equally large focal point - a huge statement bed that will balance perfectly with the bigger proportions. Ambassador is available up to 8 feet wide or in bespoke widths and lengths. There’s also a secret drawer incorporated into the headboard for valuables.

Orleans is a sumptuous bed for period homes; team it with antique or elegant repro or antique furniture in your main bedroom, or create a delightful centrepiece for a welcoming guest room. Their three foot version is particularly popular for children's rooms painted in Cornflower Blue or French Pink.

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CREATE THE PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP Create a romantic, practical and traditional sleeping environment to ensure you’re alert and focused throughout the day Choosing Your Bed Every home is different, but when choosing your bed, comfort rather than style should be your overriding concern. Choose your mattress separately and allocate a good deal of your budget to a high-quality orthopaedic mattress that’s the correct level of firmness for you.

SOLID FOUR-POSTER LUXURY Ambassador offers four-poster luxury with chunky, dramatic turned posts, and a range of antique finishes. Closed or open canopy lid, the availability of widths up to 8ft and a choice of heights meaning the bed can be perfectly customised to the size of your room.

Next, choose the bed itself, and opt for a company like Revival, whose beds feature here and who are based just over the Lincolnshire border in Retford, to create a bed with custom dimensions according to how large your bedroom is, how high your ceilings are in the case of four-posters, and according to what finish will best suit your taste, property style and chosen decor. Your Sleeping Environment Blocking out all light with heavy, lined curtains will ensure the region of the brain responsible for sensing light, the suprachiasic-nucleus, initiates the release of adenosine from the pituitary glands - responsible for initiating sleep. Upon sensing light, it also ceases the release, and as the body’s temperature rises, we wake up. As such, maintaining a dark bedroom, around 18°c, will provide the best environment for restful periods of sleep, and the crucial 100 minute REM sleep pattern will remain intact. Your Mattress It’s essential to vacuum and turn your mattress regularly to ensure even wear. If you’re experiencing interrupted sleep which can’t be attributed to caffeine, alcohol or short-term stress, your mattress could well be the culprit. Visco-elastic or memory foam mattresses are the best mattresses for those with interrupted sleep patterns or persistent back pain. Remaining Practical

ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR MODERN HOMES Modern properties can still enjoy traditional craftsmanship and designs such as this Rennie Mackintosh-inspired early 20th century replica packed with craftsmanship detailing such as hand-detailing to the central taper, crazed ceramic tile inlays and geometric handle detailing on optional wardrobes and cabinets.

And finally, to create a really relaxing, stress-free environment in which to sleep, de-clutter your bedroom. Beds such as our featured examples from Revival feature optional storage units, bedside cabinets and matching wardrobes and dressing tables. It’s surprising how relaxing a tidy bedroom can be and what a difference a clutter free environment can make to your sleeping environment. n

Featured beds are part of The Revival Collection, hand-made in Retford. For more information call 01777 869669 or see www.revivalbeds.co.uk.

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Kitchen Cooking

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This month we present a selection of the best kitchens created by independent experts on hand to design arguably the most important room in the home - one that must be simultaneously a place to cook, eat, live and spend time together No two families are the same and no two family homes are used in the same way. That’s why designing a kitchen is a terrific challenge, and why bespoke kitchen designers specialise in creating a room that’s right for the way you live, interact and use your home. There’s no clever secret to ensuring you end up with the kitchen of your dreams beyond ensuring you have a consultation in your home with an expert designer, rather than a salesperson; someone who cares enough to ensure the kitchen you end up with is one which suits the needs and habits of both yourself and your family. Generally, an independent Lincolnshire supplier’s kitchen will be of higher quality than those purchased from a multi-national retailer, and, especially in the case of bespoke cabinet makers’ installations, the unseen elements of your finished kitchen such as the joints and cabinetry will equal the finish of the more conspicuous elements such as the worktops and doors. Paying more for a bespoke kitchen is also advisable if you’re opting for a traditional style - contemporary kitchens may date but if you’re seeking a traditional looking installation which will remain in keeping with the period style of your property, such an investment is essential, and paying more for a kitchen into which more thought and effort has gone is more important than ever. When budgeting, over 40% of the final amount you pay will be on kitchen furniture,

whilst appliances account for 20% and worktops can account for anything from 15% for basic laminate installations to more for solid granite or marble surfaces - again opting for cheaper surfaces is a false economy - especially as granite and marble can be replaced to create new surfaces after a decade or two. Sinks and taps, tiling, decoration and flooring each account for around 5% of your project’s cost. A further advantage of spending extra on a bespoke kitchen is the option to replace or refinish the doors in the future so your kitchen can be refreshed after several years, and opting for a bespoke installation also enables your chosen supplier to accommodate individual layouts, combine different materials and factor in custom room dimensions and high ceilings. Inbuilt appliances are discreet and don’t spoil the appearence of a period installation, but limit your choice of appliances in the future and can be awkward to replace. A better option is to choose premium appliances from names like Miele, Smeg, Bosch and AEG, the higher initial purchase price of which is reconciled with a longer life and greater reliability. Opt for a supplier who can manage your project in its entirity; who can liaise with tradespeople they have worked with before, and who can answer their technical queries and take responsibility for ensuring that electrical, plumbing and similar work is carried out to their standards rather than that of a lay-person.

Your New Kitchen Five Must-Ask Questions 1. It looks great on the surface, but is the cabinetry constructed to the same quality? 2. Which appliance manufacturers do you recommend? Can I opt for premium brands such as Miele and Smeg? 3. Can I choose my own handles, sinks & taps from a good selection? 4. Can you project manage my installation from start to finish, and enlist & liaise with tradespeople like electricians and plumbers? 5. Can you guarantee how much my project will cost and how long it will take?

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Main: Richwood kitchen photographed by John Forman. Below: Some of Lincolnshire’s best kitchen designers. Lisa Collins of Habit Kitchens & Alan and Sue Richardson of Richwood Kitchens.

If you have a large kitchen, opting for an island installation will provide acres of preparation space, or will facilitate a kitchen dining area. Likewise you may have a ‘favourite’ preparation area so do ensure your preferred design suits the individual way you work, live and use your kitchen. Every room and every family is different, but everyone uses their kitchen as their home’s hub, so ensuring your project is chosen, designed and installed correctly right from the outset is essential. Working with one of Lincolnshire’s specialist suppliers will ensure that your kitchen will last for years, match the style of your home and complement your lifestyle perfectly. n

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FARMHOUSE

KITCHENS

Achieving the farmhouse kitchen look is easy - opt for chunky, solid wood-shaker style or built-in units, solid wood work surfaces and deep, angular Belfast sinks with exquisite period detailing Our farmhouse kitchen combines period style for older, larger Lincolnshire homes with the modern functionality required of multi-use family kitchens. Here extensive surfaces and plenty of storage solutions combine with routed details, arrow-slit detailing and period colours from specialist suppliers to achieve a great looking kitchen that’s also enormously practical. To the right of the oven is a three-door housekeepers cupboard with enormous capacity, an ideal substitute for a dedicated pantry and being a period kitchen for a countryside that’s also à la mode, recycling units and built-in appliances are installed too.

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Get The Look Achieving a Farmhouse Kitchen: Room:

Farrow and Ball Cream paint, Tuscany Mix tiling and cabinets painted in Light Sage colours both custom to supplier.

Appliances:

Aga or Rayburn cookers are a great way to continue your colour theme, and often feature stainless steel detailing to bring them into line with modern kitchen appliances.

Details:

Plain varnished oak handles, routing and arrow-slit style door detailing works brilliantly in Victorian style homes.

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FACT FILE Kitchen: Solid oak kitchen with oak and granite work surfaces and oak handles, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pie-crustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Belfast sink and flagstone flooring. Supplier: Baker Street, 01623 882288 www.bakerstreet kitchens.co.uk.

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DINING KITCHENS

For busy families, dedicated dining rooms are barely used throughout the week. Dining kitchens are a sensible option to ensure you don’t become a slave to eating in the lounge with supper on your knees! It’s a horrid cliché to state that kitchens are the hub of the home, but over the past 200 years the household kitchen has changed from a functional scullery and food preparation arena to an area where the majority of dining, work and family interaction takes place. Few these days use dedicated dining rooms for anything but formal family gatherings or dinner parties, and therefore, dining kitchens are becoming the mot juste. Casual dining suites are cumbersome compared to breakfast bar areas as used here, and with alternative materials used as well as plush weaved chairs in a contrasting highlight colour, casual dining can still be smart for this Lincolnshire family.

i Get The Look Achieving a Practical Dining Kitchen:

Room:

Light cream units with polished marble floor and combination of granite and solid oak worktops.

Appliances:

Opt for built-in appliances which tend to be quieter when you’re dining, and combine with stainless-steel as seen on hood and sockets featured here.

Details:

Brushed steel handles matches modern appliances and contrast of materials designate clearly defined areas for both cooking and dining.

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FACT FILE Kitchen: Solid wood handmade kitchen with granite and cream cabinets to match polished marble floor. Supplier: Intone Designs, 01778 393160, www.intone design.co.uk.

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COMPACT KITCHENS

Kitchens donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always need to be large rooms to yield plenty of preparation space and storage. If you have a modern property with lower ceilings, make the most of available space with clever integrated storage New-build homes tend to feature homogenous kitchen designs, and can benefit enormously from a professional kitchen replacement. Lacking the lofty ceilings and grand proportions of their period counterparts, and often lacking larders, cellars and sometimes even utility rooms, kitchens in modern properties have to work extra hard to maintain a sense of practicality. Here an abundance of storage with pan drawers, curved cupboards and integrated eye-level units as well as a spacious island with plenty of units and substantial work surface area create an enormously practical kitchen with everything close to hand, and integrated appliances ensure a clean, traditional, and comfortable look that will perfectly suit any family.

i Get The Look Achieving a Space-Conscious Kitchen:

Room:

Light off-white units, white walls and ceilings make the room seem larger and the light granite work surfaces assist.

Appliances:

Integrated appliances and drainer with stainless steel detailing.

Details:

Contrasting handles in solid wood and matching wood floor give kitchen a sense of coherence, and integrated lighting makes the whole room larger. A multitude of cupboard and drawer shapes for ample storage.

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FACT FILE Kitchen: Off-white painted cabinetry with pink and grey granite work surfaces. Supplier: Richwood Kitchens, 01529 469542, www.richwoodcabinetmakers.co.uk

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CONTEMPORARY

KITCHENS Modern or traditional Lincolnshire homes can feature stylish contemporary kitchens that won’t date, don’t sacrifice practicality and still demonstrate all the hallmarks of a quality, hand-made kitchen Contemporary kitchens with sleek lines work brilliantly in minimalist homes but can also look great in period properties with colours and materials to suit. Here the sleek and modern hi-gloss cream kitchen sweeps round the room’s perimeter and creates a sense of continuity between the kitchen and its adjacent open-plan dining room. Contrasting black granite work surfaces and worktop skirtings, stainless steel handles and recessed kickboards all create a modern, clean feel, whilst integrated appliances prevent the kitchen’s lines being spoiled and maintain the minimalist, functional nature of a practical and good looking kitchen that will endure, rather than dating.

i Get The Look Achieving a Spacious Kitchen:

Room:

Stylish high-gloss cream units and stainless steel detailing plus black granite worktop skirtings.

Appliances:

Concealed appliances and matching stainless steel. Integrated recessed basin.

Details:

Contemporary feature task-lighting and curved units to wrap around an otherwise awkward corner. Eye-level units increase storage potential even more and recessed kickboards to provide a comfortable working environment.

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FACT FILE Kitchen: High-gloss custommade cabinetry and black granite work surfaces. Supplier: Millcraft Interiors 01673 844439, www.millcraftkitchens.com.

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LiketoHoney the Bee? National Trust property Gunby Hall’s head gardener Paul Gray loves bees… why wouldn’t he? After all, they share his passion for pollination and a love of bright and beautiful beds. But with bee populations declining, the natural order of things is facing a serious threat as we find out this month

Words & Images: Paul Gray and Rob Davis.

As a gardener I have always felt a close affinity with both wild and honey bees. Apart from their being quintessential to summer we share a mutuality in the garden. I grow flowers; bees need those flowers for food and welfare. I need plants pollinating so that I can get a crop; the bees oblige whilst minding their own business. I am always putting water around, the bees need water with easy access and it seems the least I can do; it’s a great relationship. Whilst very aware of one another, we live in our separate worlds and there are rewards for both parties. So I am concerned that our black and yellow friends are now in peril. Apparently right across the globe honey bees

are struggling. Bee keepers are finding hives which have mysteriously died or bees which just fail to return leaving an empty hive. One of the problems is the deadly Varroa mite, but this alone doesn’t explain what is known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Most beekeepers expect to lose around 15% of their stock over winter but some have reported 80% plus losses. Some have suggested certain farming chemicals, some less diverse food crops, but the disappearance of bees remains a mystery. Of course as bee the populations fall this has a devastating effect for us humans. Most of our food is reliant on bees, especially where crops are grown in huge fields. Farmers rely on hives being placed strategically to pollinate crops like rape, apples and plums… so we must nurture our friends the bees! We gardeners are able to do our bit as we grow bee-friendly plants in the garden, provide shallow drinking places, and allow wild patches to grow. Let us all hope that the honey bee can soon be back strong and healthy. As roses get over their first flush of flowers

The humble honey-bee is responsibile for pollinating all of our plants and flowers; protecting our bee population is essential.

Take Five: Jobs for July 1. Establish a bog gardens - usually at their best in July. 2. Ponds - top up in July with a spray attachment to aerate the water. 3. Create a more unusual planter rather than using conventional tubs and pots. 4. Prune plain green shoots growing on variegated shrubs. 5. Sow biennials such as foxgloves, sweet williams and forget-me-nots as soon as fresh seed is available.

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The Gardener’s Diary 12th July, Old Vicarage, Holbeach Hurn Open Garden event at two-acre site with ponds and bog garden. Shrub roses and herb garden, environmentally maintained and fun for children. Signposted two miles NE of Holbeach; 01406 424148. 18th and 19th July, Brightlands, Alford C17th former hangman’s cottage of 3/4 acre. Open garden with ponds, courtyard and vegetable gardens. On A1111 to Sutton-on-Sea 01507 463989. 19th July, Field House Farm, Wroot One acre garden by designer Sue Dare. Willow dome, reclining turf figures and sculptures with prarie style planting and small woodland. 5m west of Epworth on A161. 25th and 26th July, Bottesford Gardens Open Garden event. Productive allotment site with informal beds adjoining open countryside. A159 Scunthorpe to Messingham Rd.

JULY IN THE GARDEN - IN BRIEF Plant of the Month: Astilbes These lovely perennials, with fern-like foliage, are very reliable. The flowers are feathery plumes in a range of colours. They do not like to dry out, grow them in semi-shade in damp ground where they will flourish. Easily propagated by division in March. Most are only 20-25cms high although some varieties grow larger.

The Kitchen Garden Sow salads and spring cabbage, pick turnips and carrots. It’s also a great month for peas and beans.

Watch Out For... Buttercups may be attractive but are a real nuisance when they spread to flower beds and lawns. Remove with vinegar an excellent organic herbicide.

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Try to avoid splashing leaves with too much water in hot sunshine as this can cause the water droplet to act as a mini-magnifying glass burning holes or making brown patches this month, it is good idea to deadhead them and feed towards the next crop. On vigorous specimens cut back under the dead flowers 15-20cm. This allows them to make good strong growth that will flower again and again throughout the summer. Specie roses are not repeat flowering so do not deadhead them otherwise you will lose the hips for autumn. Watch out for aphid attacks and black spot developing on the leaves. Well-fed and strongly growing roses are less likely to be attacked than sickly roses.

October. These plants are some of my favourites being covered in large, showy flowers ranging from white to almost black, some with frills and zones. A must in any greenhouse, they can grow up to one metre high in a 30cm pot. As the early crops like first potatoes, broad beans and early peas come to an end, quickly remove the dying plants and replace with catch crops like autumn carrots, beetroot, leeks and swedes. This makes the best use of the land you have and gives tasty vegetables all year around.

Keep a succession of salad crops growing this month; sow small amounts of lettuce, radish, July is a good time to take cuttings of shrubs. rocket, beetroot and spinach every fortAs soon as the new wood starts to night and pick whilst still young. harden, pieces 15-20cms long can be Use the These plants taste amazing and snipped off or broken off with a are full of nutrition when young. heel. Placed around a litre pot of tops of Pelagoniums I love to experiment with different sand/leafmould mix and placed in to propogate your combinations of leaves and the shade, these will soon root petals to make the prettiest and can be potted up in autumn. stock and place these and tastiest salads. Non-hardy plants like geraniums, in a cool environment, fuchsias, salvias and osteosperGreenhouses have to be watched mums also start to yield cutting keeping the plants in July as they can get overheated material in late July. Break a flowerand burn plants up. On hot days give ing head off to encourage the lateral damp as much ventilation as possible. Shade growth beneath; this is the best cutting can be given by spraying chalk-based mix material. Unlike most plants, which need to onto the glass or suspending fleece on the inside. be cut under an eye to make a cutting, fuchsias Damping down paths with a watering can and rose are what are known as inter-nodal. This means will drop the temperature and by making the they root better from the stem between the eyes. atmosphere humid will help avoid red spider mites Other plants which are the same are clematis, attacking plants. If it is bright try to avoid splashing some ivies and common box. leaves as the droplets can become mini magnifying glasses burning holes or making brown patches. One of my favourite plants, which also happens to be a great bee plant, is the Sea Holly (Eryngium As regal pelagoniums come to the end of their spp). On a warm July evening the cups around the flowering they can be cut down and placed out of flowers can have up to 20 bees, lying drunk on the the greenhouse in a cooler spot. Use the tops as nectar, in them. By morning they have always cuttings to propagate your stock. Keep the plants goneâ&#x20AC;Ś but I bet they have terrible headaches! damp and they will soon sprout making strong plants to bring back into the greenhouse in Happy gardening! n

Prune, Plant and Pick... Prune Prune roses (main) and June-flowering shrubs such as Phildelphius and deciduous magnolias. Dead-head bedding plants and repeatflowering perennials.

Plant Autumn-flowering bulbs such as Crocuses and flowering biennials such as Sweet William (top right).

Pick Harvest and dry herbs (bottom right). Remove fruit-tree leaves to maximise sun exposure.

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THE FIVE MINUTE GUIDE TO... Creating a Bird-Friendly Garden

Why Create a Bird Friendly Garden? Beyond their obvious appeal as pleasant visitors to your garden, birds predate insects and other creatures that nibble at your plants. Bird Baths Birds love the sound of running water, and it’s soothing to humans too - bird baths encourage birds to stick around, to breed and therefore nest. Make yours no deeper than three inches, and situate small rocks in the centre for smaller birds. Change the water at least every other day and opt for rough-bottomed baths, not those with smooth glazed bottoms. Solar-panel examples which recirculate the water automatically will be less prone to algae.

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Bird Boxes Situate your bird box 2-4m up, away from direct sunlight, facing North East. Afix the box so it can be removed easily rather than nailing it in place. Locate the box away from the food source and begin to situate your boxes a short distance away from each other from July onwards ready for birds seeking to find a suitable place to roost. Other Habitats Hedges with denser foliage provide ample safety for birds - perfect for sparrows and sparrowhawks. Neat, well-manicured lawns offer birds little in the way of food so try to leave an area of shaggy lawn or a small wildflower and grass area. Kitchen gardens are perhaps the best habitat for wild birds who will also keep them pest-free, whilst orchards with plenty of windfall apples are also an excellent source of food. Providing Food Nuts are a staple to most birds but never put out salted food. Don’t leave peanuts or large chunks of food out as baby birds can choke on them. Brown bread is appreciated by many birds, as is carbohydrate-rich cooked rice and pasta. Bacon rind is a traditional favourite, whilst fat balls and suet balls are popular among many species, but should only be provided in the winter months.

Clockwise from Top Left: Heritage Green designer watering can £42.50 www.bethstevens.co.uk. Trug £14 www.tch.net. Bee House £10 www.hiddeneden.co.uk. Cordless grass strimmer £TBC www.draper.co.uk. Leather pruning gauntlets by £25 www.objects-of-design.com.

During July If you’ve roses with hips on them, ensure you leave them intact when pruning as they are an excellent source of food for wild birds. n

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July is the perfect month to fill your garden with fragrance. Here, we provide a host of ideas for flowers that look great but also smell beautiful whether in containers or borders. Images by: Thompson & Morgan www.thompson-morgan.com 0844 573 1818.

Busy Lizzie Flowers: June/July-Frost. Ideal for: Borders, containers

Busy Lizzies are alway a favourite and this variety, SunPatients - a hybrid between New Guinea impatiens and a wild type - is taking the plant world by storm with its exceptional vigour and ability to withstand rain, wind, humidity, scorching heat and cool shade. It's a plant of superior qualities: quicker to establish, stronger root system, thicker petals and much larger flowers than normal Busy Lizzies; just one plant covers an area of three feet square.

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Viola Flowers: July/Sept. Ideal for: Containers.

The best ever dwarf Viola for containers! A unique mixture of small, attractive bicoloured flowers resembling tiny sweets. Compact plants are smothered in masses of flowers over a very long period, making it ideal for summer or winter flowering bedding displays. Hardy Perennial (often used as a Half Hardy Annual). Will flower in mid-summer, or spring if grown from July to September.

eautiful scents B for your garden and your containers...

Petunia

Flowers: July/Sept. Ideal for: Beds.

Orchid Flowered mix has a heavenly scent, and exquisite blooms in a miscellany of radiant colours.

Sweet Pea

Flowers: July/Aug. Ideal for: Baskets, Patios, Tubs.

Sweet Pea Sugar ‘n’ Spice is guaranteed to spice up your containers and baskets with its sweet fragrance and bright colour range.

Early flowering, their display continues throughout the summer.

The plants are also naturally neat and compact, with no need for pinching. Sweet Pea Sugar ‘n’ Spice was specially created for baskets, containers and as ground cover.

Half Hardy Annual which prefers a light, well drained soil in sun or shade.

Flowers throughout summer until first frost.

Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.

Hibiscus Flowers: July-October. Ideal for: Borders, containers.

NewBiscus is a beautifully scented hibiscus with huge flowers up to 12 inches in diameter. A fast growing perennial plant, flowering from later summer through until the first frost.

Anrirrhinum Bronze Dragon s

Flowers: July-First Frost. Ideal for: Borders, containers.

Bronze Dragon looks almost as attractive as it smells, flowering as it does with gorgeous purple and white bicoloured blooms. Truly outstanding in borders or containers and can also boast very good rust resistance.

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Great Ideas for the Great Outdoors Garden design and landscaping tips for creating patios and terraces

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Como cobble setts are the landscaperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. The aged appearance of these small setts lends itself perfectly to the creation of stunning patios and pathways that simply ooze character. Ideal for combining with other block paving. Create patterns, shapes and colours that offer great visual and textural interest.

Most modern decking is machined from top quality joinery grade timber, ensuring it will last longer and provide an extremely high quality finish. Jackson Building Centres holds a whole range of decking accessories to choose from, each designed to let you stamp your individuality on you installation.

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For a more daring and adventurous look, opt for Natural Sandstone Optique. This unique and innovative outdoor patio design incorporates a delightful and eye-catching three-dimensional optical illusion pattern. Available in two colours, Fossil Buff and Autumn Green.

An integral part of Japanese-style gardens, Decorative Aggregates are also an increasingly popular choice for paths, patios and driveways. An extremely cost effective solution to large expanses and it looks attractive around the borders of paved areas and between paving stone. NB: File Photo.

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CREATE YOUR OWN GARDEN HAVEN IN STONE AND TIMBER A patio, terrace or deck area will ensure you can enjoy your garden for years to come with weatherproof reliability Choosing a Style From squares to hexagons, from stone circles to slabs, in a fantastic array of colours and finishes - you are bound to be spoilt for choice when considering hard-landscaping for your property. Cobblestones, water features, sheds, and a host of different designs of fences are all available.

BRADSTONE SERENITY Add a little serenity to your garden. Inspired by images of the retreating tide, this easy to lay, sand coloured paving ripples and flows and is full of elegance, grace and charm. The distinctive curved edges of the slabs also add to the unique sense of flow and help to give a patio a truly organic feel.

No two gardens are the same and everyone has different ideas of how they want their garden to look. But whether you’re after a classic, Mediterranean or contemporary style Jackson Building Centres can help you make the most of your garden, regardless of how big, small or steep it is. Plan for the practical needs of your family. Build a play area, a barbecue, or a raised planter. Add interest with attractive features such as steps, pathways, or even a raised pond. Consider the style of your property and try to select paving, walling and driveway materials which will best complement the external brickwork or stone masonry - often a contrasting shade rather than an exact match works better. Materials With a wealth of garden materials on the market today, selecting your chosen landscaping material may seem a little daunting. Decking is versatile, can be accessorised with balustrades and steps, and is better for uneven surfaces. Meanwhile, rougher cobbles and less uniform landscaping usually proves better for Lincolnshire’s larger period properties whilst uniform landscaping systems such as those by Bradstone suit modern properties and create sleek, living-room-like terraced areas to increase the amount of time you can spend entertaining outdoors. Modern landscaping materials can also be jet-washed easily and can be cut into custom-shapes to create intriguing curved borders and features.

STONE GABIONS Stylish and innovative gabions require no specialist foundations or cement. They are flexible, versatile, permeable, economical, environmentally friendly and… they look superb! They can contain stone, rock, slate, granite, cobbles, pebbles, tiles, bottles, logs... to create a design that is completely individual.

Getting Some Advice The company stocks a comprehensive range of everything you need to create your ideal garden. From paving slabs to decking, fence panels to decorative chippings, creative and experienced staff are available to help you decide which products will help you achieve the kind of garden you want. The company also has inspirational displays that may spark an idea or theme that you want to recreate in your garden. n

Featured products are available across Lincolnshire from Jackson Building Centres, with 15 branches across the county. For your nearest centre see www.jacksonbc.co.uk or call 01522 511 115.

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Great Outdoors

Our sizzling pick of high-end barbecues for summer

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The days of grim-looking grills and half-cooked food are long gone. As the UK’s climate becomes more clement throughout the summer, more of us are turning to barbecues, and 2009 has already

seen a significant surge in the sale of gas units which offer greater convenience and consistant cooking temperatures. If you’re seeking a new barbecue, opt for one with built-in storage, rugged wheels and

built-in thermometer so you don’t have to second-guess cooking temperatures. Finally, consider a smaller, portable unit for picnics and beach-barbecues to supplement a larger, gas fuelled unit.

BEST FOR DESIGNER STYLE: GENESIS S-320

BEST FOR PORTABILITY: SMOKEY MOUNTAIN

BEST FOR EVEN COOKING: BARBESKEW

With gorgeous new styling, three stainless steel burners and porcelain enamelled castiron cooking grates, Genesis is the first and last word in barbecue excellence, available in a choice of black, green or blue. Comes with side burner, Flavorizer Bars for an authentic taste, and 25 year warranty; £899.

Not only are Weber’s Smokey Mountain and Smokey Joe ranges portable and convenient, they can also be used as water smokers to infuse your food with an authentic barbecue flavour and can be fuelled by charcoal or gas. An ideal secondary unit for holidays, families days out and picnics; £50.

Takes its name from BARBEcue and SKEWer - combines the traditional BBQ with a spit roast. Instead of a BBQ grill above the flames, the BarbeSkew BBQ automatically rotates the food slowly on skewers ensuring it is cooked thoroughly without burning; £399.

LEFT: BEST FOR BIG FAMILIES: SUMMIT E-650

ABOVE: BEST FOR THE ULTIMATE BARBECUE

With six stainless steel burners and a rotisserie, this is one of Weber’s ultimate barbecues. Move your kitchen outdoors with the Weber Summit. Also features two-stainless steel work areas, six tool holders, side burner and smoke box; £1,850.

Not just a barbecue, but a sink unit, work surface, fridge, drawers and cupboards. The unit is permanently installed on your terrace and permanently plumbed in, and is modular, allowing you to add optional units and alter configuration easily; as shown here; £25,000.

Featured products here are available from Oldrids Downtown Superstore, of Gonerby Junction, Grantham. See www.oldrids.co.uk or call 01476 590239 for further details.

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FARMING MATTERS Lincolnshire Pride’s Barry Poston this month considers the impact of the weather on the county’s farming community and looks to the future with environmentally sound and farmer-friendly methods of producing power Looking back over previous articles, I notice that I always seem to start off with comments about the previous month’s weather. This makes me realise how important this is to all farmers and in particular to their ability to produce good yields of high cost crops. There is no doubt, that as I write in early June they would have appreciated more than the 35mm of rain that arrived at the end of a very dry May. June has begun with very good sunny weather… and long may it continue! Fortunately, most crops have continued to grow quite well. Possibly the worst affected by the dry conditions in May were the peas grown for freezing. These were left sitting in dry clods for most of May. After the rain these have all grown together and will present considerable problems at harvest time. Most potato crops were planted in very good conditions and are growing exceptionally well. However dry weather at tuber initiation gives rise to bad scab, which badly affects their value at sale time. Fortunately, the rain at the end of May just about came at the right time for tuber initiation. Potatoes need water throughout the growing season and if conditions are dry there is no doubt irrigation will pay off. Many growers of potatoes now have trickle irrigation which has small plastic pipes running along the top of the potato ridges. This gives water at the exact position required and therefore needs less water than that provided by the more conventional overhead systems. These overhead systems are far less efficient with a lot of evaporation and drift. However trickle irrigation is a very expensive operation and only in certain years does it give an economic return. In July the harvesting of freezing peas, lifting of daffodil bulbs and cutting of cauliflowers and calabrese takes place. In late July early harvesting of winter and spring barley takes place together with the swathing of the rape seed. It is during this period that farmers really appreciate dry weather! Recently, I had a most interesting visit to a modern large-scale anaerobic digestion plant based on a large farm in Bedfordshire. Here food waste from all sources was mixed with the pig slurry from a large herd of fattening pigs. The process produces not only bio-fertiliser for use on the farm but biogas which supplies a combined heat and power unit and the electricity generated is sold-on to the National Grid. The company is paid to take the waste by the local councils and other waste sources and so it’s in a win/win situation. The whole unit has been set up and run by Andrew Needham, the son of a Lincolnshire farmer. It occurs to me that this system could prove to be an extremely useful process for the whole country if similar units could be established elsewhere. n

Read Barry’s Farming Matters column each month only in Lincolnshire Pride.

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Clever

Boxing

Slip-Not Bentley Slip-Not Junior in pink and purple with brushes and scraper. £16.75.

If dressage is your passion, then boxing clever is essential when it comes to choosing your tack box. With all the grooming tools and products you need close to hand and safely stored, plus a handy stool for mounting and reaching the top of even the loftiest horse, it’s a cheap and chunky essential that will serve you well through many competitions and events

Bentley

Oster

Washable pink canvas grooming bag, supplied empty, with shoulder strap for hands-free access to all your grooming gear. £9.50.

Professional grooming backpack with seven piece soft-touch grooming set. £61.75.

Battle No-nonsense high capacity tack box with tray and nonslip step lid. £9.20.

Junior Junior tack box complete with starter kit and step-lid for younger equestrian fans. £13.50.

Featured products are available at Sheepgate Equestrian. See our Directory on page 160 for more information.

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FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE POWER WASHERS

Suppliers of quality hot and cold power washers since 1976

POWER WASHERS Boston Road Industrial Estate Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6AS Fax: 01507 527437

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IMPROVE YOUR SHOT, IMPROVE YOUR

GOLF THIS MONTH WE ASK WOODHALL SPA TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SCOTT EMERY FOR THE MOST COMMON ERRORS HE SEES IN EVEN EXPERIENCED GOLFERS’ TECHNIQUES

Words: Rob Davis and Scott Emery. Images: Rob Davis.

The inherent pleasure of golf is that it’s simple to start, but impossible to master and even those who have spent decades trying to master an accurate drive can find themselves plagued by bad habits and intrinsic errors that can seriously affect the accuracy and range of your shots or cause them to miss otherwise easy putts. That’s where golfing pro Scott Emery comes in. The teaching professional at

Woodhall Spa Golf Club’s Hotchkin course, reputedly one of the world’s 18 best courses, specialises in providing both beginners and those who are more proficient with invaluable advice to counteract fundamental errors in grip, stance and swing that can plague even expert golfers. Over the page, we discuss the golfing fundamentals that will ensure satisfaction and success every time you tee off.

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Images (Left to Right): Good grip depends on creating two ‘V’-shapes with each hand and maintaining a relaxed but firm grip. Point the clubface at the target and align the feet and body with this line.

Getting a Grip Poor grip can play havoc with the accuracy of your shots and, according to Scott, errors in grip plague even experienced golfers on the Hotchkin course where top golfers recently trained for the England squads.

rather than bending at the waist. Keeping your head too low, according to Scott, restricts the turn of the shoulders and doesn’t allow the backswing to flow.

Alignment and Ball Positioning A common fault in golfers is to align the body “A common mistake is holding the club at the flag rather than parrallel to the target in the palms, not the fingers.” says line. Your body should always be Scott. This leads to a weak left parallel to the club face line, as The width hand and makes it difficult to demonstrated in the above of your stance will square the club up to the face.” image. Your feet and shoulders should then be parallel left of vary according to your Even experience golfers should target with your ball positioned check their grip according to build but the overall aim further forward for longer clubs. Scott, ensuring that the three remains the same: knuckles of the left hand show Perfecting Your Swing whilst the thumb and index Reams and reams can be to achieve good finger form a ‘V’-shape pointing written on the subject of balance toward the right shoulder. The right achieving the perfect swing, but hand should then cover the left thumb, the overriding aim is a smooth a second ‘V’-shape pointing the same way. takeaway or initial back swing, with the shoulders turning, supported by the lower “It’s important to get this right as early as body. The body then rotates back in the other possible.” says Scott. “It doesn’t feel natural direction pulling the club along with it. to grip the club in the correct way to begin with but it can make an enormous difference During the transition between back swing and will facilitate a looser, more relaxed grip. and down swing itself, it’s important to shift So many golfers grip their club too tightly, your weight onto the left leg to kickstart the resulting in a jerky swing, rather than one that rotation of the body. This will lead to an flows freely.” unrestricted move through the ball with the club accelerating into a full balanced Making a Stance follow through. The width of a golfer’s stance depends on their individual build, but the aim of a good “People try to hit the ball rather than stance remains the same regardless of build following-through with their swing, which is a or skill - to acheive good balance. fundamental error.” he says. “Good grip and posture along with rhythm and balance, rather “Your weight should remain on the balls of than speed, is essential... a more controlled your feet throughout the swing with your left swing with a full finish will be more powerfull foot turned out to about 20°. This will assist than a fast swing with no finish..” in a smooth turn when following through. You should be looking at the ball with a slight With even seasoned golfers suffering from flex in the knees having bent forward from niggling faults in their posture or swing, the waist.” just one or two lessons of professional coaching at around £45 each can overcome a A common mistake for players of all abilities, particular fault or improve your general according to Scott, is the tendency to look performance, resulting in longer, smoother down too far, with the chin touching the chest drives and a better game overall. n

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DRIVING AND PUTTING Driving and putting are worlds apart, each with a dedicated required posture and procedure that changes with each shot. Here, Scott reveals the fundamentals for each... Driving n

Ball should be forward in stance opposite the left heel.

Stance is wider than normal and weight loaded more on right side to begin with.

Hold the club light and make a smooth takeaway and transition.

Rotate the upper body whilst maintaining a flexible lower half and turn through the ball for maximum power.

Do you know how far you drive? Few golfers know accurately with each club. Consider investing in new GPS systems which can accurately measure distances.

Putting n

Grip is different to other clubs. Hold more in the lifeline to restrict wrist movement.

Position the ball slightly forward and to the left of centre to encourage good roll.

Putt with the shoulders avoiding other body movement, particularly in the wrists, and adopt a smooth pendulum action.

Hit slightly on the upswing with a gradually accelerating follow through.

Tips come courtesy of Scott Emery, teaching professional at Woodhall Spa Golf Club, home to the Hotchkin, voted No1 Inland Course in the UK by Golf World Magazine. Hotchkin, created in 1902 by Stafford Vere Hotchkin and Bracken, are situated on 300 acres in Woodhall Spa. The site is also home of the English Golf Union who have owned the courses since 1998. For more information see www.woodhallspagolf.com.

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TIME FOR TEE SkyCaddie GPS system Sat-nav for golfers A digital scorecard that can measure instantly the distance to the green, a hole or obstacle, measure your drive and map the course to enable you to analyse your performance on the computer later on! £299.

Footjoy Comfortable, stylish footwear Three examples of stylish footwear designed especially for golfers. Syn-R-G is available in black and white for £140 whilst DryJoys are unprecedented all-weather shoes offering unbeatable performance from £110.

Sundog Sunglasses

Titleiest Balls

Better vision for better golf Stylish range of sunglasses with UV protection and polarizing effect to minimize glare. Great for maintaining excellent vision even in the strongest July sun. £38.

The choice of professionals Monogrammed with the Woodhall Spa club’s logo, Titleist 4 is the ball-choice of the professionals, and are available in packs of three or 12. £11.99/3.

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TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE FAIRWAY NIRVANA WE’VE SOURCED A HOST OF GOLFING ACCESSORIES TO ENSURE YOUR GAME IS AS COMFORTABLE, CONVENIENT AND STYLISH AS POSSIBLE Freeway2 Golf Cart Electric Cart with Trip Computer New for summer 2009, electric cart with trip computer that can calculate distance travelled and Digital Distance Function. Easy three-way collapse and wide, sporty wheels for maximum stability.

Ping Clubs The latest technology Ping clubs with lightweight graphite shafts and stainless steel or titanium heads. Made in Gainsborough and created with the latest technology to ensure a perfect drive every time. Shown here are a 10.5 loft driver and 15.5 loft wood from the manufacturer’s G-range.

£479/cart £125/Deluxe 2 bag

£199/driver £139/wood

Special Edition Ladieswear Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Special edition Breast Cancer Awareness ladieswear available from a selection by Green Lamb. 5% of purchase price to Breast Cancer Research.

Club Polo Shirts Look stylish and show support for your club Golfing polo shirts available for both gentlemen and ladies produced especially for the club by Ashworth.

£34/top £35/trousers

£29/blue £32/white

Club Caps Stave off sunburn and look stylish Caps and visors in various designs emblazoned with manufacturers’ and club motifs. Shown here is the official Woodhall Spa cap, and examples from Gainsborough club manufacturer Ping and ball manufacturer Titleist. £15

Scorecard Holder Leather scorecard holder Stylish weatherproof leather scorecard holder emblazoned with the club’s logo. £9

Products featured here are available from leading golf course pro-shops such as Woodhall Spa Golf Club; see www.woodhallspagolf.com for more details.

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Summer Looking great for the

Beauty Treatments: Tried-and-Tested

This month we present our round-up of the best health and beauty treatments available at the county’s spas and salons by giving five Sleaford fitness fans the chance to road test the best summer pick-me-ups as part of a fashion makeover and hair and make-up restyle Words & Images: Rob Davis.

It’s summertime, and Sleaford’s Town Runners are out in force enjoying the sunshine and getting fit for the season. Looking and feeling healthy, we decided to enlist five of the club’s members for a little bit of pampering, and to ask for their help in evaluating the summer’s top health and beauty treatments available from spas and salons across the county. The running club was established three years ago and now has over 70 members, each of whom runs at anything from semi-professional level, competing in marathons and charity runs, to those who simply seek to provide a social background to an otherwise solitary pursuit. Members Catherine, Carolyn and Julie, shown heresecond left, centre and far right, have been running for over a decade, whilst the club’s newest members Julie and Amanda, shown here first and fourth left, are new to the club. Having already lost weight and toned-up for the summer, we thought the ladies deserved a summer treat and sent them off to five Lincolnshire specialists to enjoy the latest health and beauty treatments with the reassurance they would report back and tell us how they felt after each one, and which they’d opt for when seeking the perfect summer pick-me-up.

Amanda opted for a HD eyebrow treatment with Boston’s Thea Pearce whilst Catherine Simpson opted for a cellulite-blasting Thalgo Mint Cocoon at The Grange Spa in Pointon between Grantham and Sleaford. Carolyn Crocker enjoyed an all-over FakeBake spray tan courtesy of Boston’s Studio 10 and workmates Julie Frost and Julie Stapleton selected a glycolic acid facial and a hydrating rose facial at Lincoln Laser Skincare and The Grange respectively.

Fashions from Left to Right: Amanda Slater wears: Black and white spotted pure silk dress with contrasting red and white sash by Ene De Rivera, £350. Diamante Necklace £49. Catherine Simpson wears: Red, black and white floral print dress with matching bolero jacket edged in black by Rouge, £210. Carolyn Crocker wears: Red dress which comes with matching bolero jacket (not shown) by Rouge, £300. Necklace £14.25. Julie Frost wears: Black shift dress with floral patterned bodice and embelished straps by Rouge, £125. Necklace £11.25. Julie Stapleton wears: Red, black and white floral patterned dress with V-Neckline and black chiffon underskirt detail at the bottom by Gold, £155.

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Our ladies were toned and fit for summer, and were

seeking relaxing and rejuvenating finishing touches available from spas and salons across Lincolnshire. The ladies were all seeking summer pick-me-ups which would help them look good but also feel great after miles of running. Amanda Slater opted for a HD brow treatment with Thea Pearce of Unique Finish. The process involves the tinting, waxing and shaping of the eyebrows for greater definition and detail. “The treatment was great.” says Amanda. “It’s really framed my face and put some contrast back where before my eyebrows were light and fine. It was quick enough to be completed within a lunch hour.” Two of our ladies enjoyed treatments at The Grange at Pointon, one of Lincolnshire’s newest day spas. Catherine Simpson’s Thalgo Warm Body Wrap was designed to alleviate cellulite and tighten & tone the body meaning that in addition to feeling fit, Catherine will look great. “It was really relaxing.” says Catherine. “It felt a little strange to be wrapped up in a warm, papier maché style wrap at first, but I soon got used to it and definitely felt I had firmer skin afterwards.” Carolyn Crocker, our third treatment tester, had never tried a fake tan before and was worried about it looking artificial. However, after a visit to Boston’s Studio 10, her worries were allayed and she was impressed to discover that friends and family all noticed the difference. “It was really natural looking, not orange at all.” says Carolyn. “There were no streaks and it gradually darkened throughout the day. I admit I had reservations but I’d definitely have a similar treatment in the future, I think having

Our ladies sampled the latest cosmetic treatments before they were given a full makeover by Boston College’s beauty graduates. a slight tan is a great way of looking healthier.”

peel to a stronger one of 40%-50%.”

The treatment involves an initial exfoliation and moisturisation at home before the application of a fine tan mist in a booth. The mist dries quickly and as it is applied using a hand-gun, it is applied in just the right quantities for the different parts of the body, meaning hands and feet look subtle and arms and legs can enjoy a stronger, natural looking colour.

“There was a slight pink tinge to my skin afterwards but that settled down within half an hour or so, and the results were a fresher younger looking face.”

Julie Frost’s chosen treatment was a Glycolic acid facial. “The treatment sounded quite scary.” admits Julie who visited Lincoln Laser Skin Care. “But my consultation put my mind at rest, and the beauty of the treatment is that it can vary in strength from a weak 10% domestic

Clients also enjoy an exfoliation beforehand and the application of moisturiser afterwards, and a course of treatments can gradually increase in strength to reduce of reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Also visiting The Grange at Pointon was Julie Stapleton, whose treatment of a Hydrating Rose Cocoon was designed to prepare the skin for summer sun. The treatment incorporates an exfoliation and warming wrap, with the rose scent

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Tried and Tested

Hydrating Rose Cocoon

HD Eyebrow Lift

The Tester: Julie Stapleton.

The Tester: Amanda Slater

The Treatment: Exfoliation treatment and warming wrap combined with velvety soft shea butter and rose aroma. Also combines an invigorating Indian head massage to provide the ultimate summer de-stress experience.

The Treatment: Eyebrows frame the face and an HD Eyebrow treatment helps to provide contrast and definition particularly to ladies with light, thin or plucked brows. The treatment can be completed in a lunchtime and is a convenient, comfortable way to achieve instantly better brows. The treatment can also be combined with a semi-permanent lashes treatment or permanent makeup.

Practitioner: The Grange Spa at Pointon 01778 440511 www.thegrangespa.co.uk. Our Verdict: Luxurious and indulgent, a summer stress reliever! llll

Practitioner: Thea Pearce of Unique Finish, in ten salons across Lincolnshire 07530 554 718. Our Verdict: Achieves definition and accentuates the eyes brilliantly. lllll

Tried and Tested

FakeBake All Over Tan The Tester: Carolyn Crocker The Treatment: Controlled, salon based airbrush-application of self-tan, which developes into a rich, golden tan over the course of several hours. Lasts around seven days with realistic colour and none of the streaks associated with home-tanning. Practitioner: Studio 10, Dolphin Lane, Boston 01205 364131 Our Verdict: Visibly brilliant, all-over feel good treatment - realistic colour, shame it only lasts a week! lllll

Tried and Tested providing aromatherapy and shea butter and evening primrose oil providing moisturisation too. “It was really luxurious.” says Julie. “I suppose it was about relaxation rather than appearances but it certainly gave me a healthy looking glow that’s just right for summer!” Our ladies returned to the Lincolnshire Pride office to enjoy a fashion makeover with Lindsey James Ladies Wear of Heckington Fen before having hair and make-up restyled by graduates of Boston College’s hair and beauty students. Having road-tested the latest therapies and enjoyed an hour or two of unabashed pampering, we’re delighted to confirm they felt as good as they looked and were definitely fit for summer! n

Glycolic Acid Facial The Tester: Julie Frost The Treatment: Glycolic acid can be used in varying concentrations to gently resurface the top layers of skin on the face. Home kits are weak (10%) and less effective, whilst intensive peels of up to 50% used on extreme makeover can leave skin red for several days. Our 20% facial was perfect to gently reveal Julie’s younger looking skin without any short-term redness. Practitioner: Lincoln Laser Skincare 01522 575756 www.lincolnlaserskincare.co.uk Our Verdict: Highly recommended, especially as part of a course of treatments. lllll

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Tried and Tested

Thalgo Warm Body Wrap The Tester: Catherine Simpson The Treatment: Cellulite-reducing tightening and toning treatment with specialist massage to relax, rejuvenate, maintain weight loss and detoxify. An hour long specialist massage which incorporates a relaxing masque and is best combined with a facial and an hour or two enjoying the spa’s facilities. Practitioner: The Grange Spa at Pointon 01778 440511 www.thegrangespa.co.uk. Our Verdict: Sheer indulgence! lllll

Tried and Tested

Fashion Makeover The Tester: All five ladies. In Fashion: In addition to trying out a whole host of summer pick-me-ups, we treated our ladies to a summer makeover courtesy of East Heckington clothing retailer Lindsey James. Owner Jan Palmer and her team welcomed our ladies with a glass of champagne and styled each in a range of outfits from names such as Rouge and Gold. Contact: Lindsey James Ladies Wear, Heckington Fen, 01529 461175 www.lindseyjames.co.uk.

Tried and Tested: Hair and make-up for our shoot was courtesy of Joanne Baker and her team of graduate stylists. The College’s Salon École offers luxurious hair and beauty treatments from its Rochford Campus on Skirbeck Road - see www.boston.ac.uk/salonecole or call 01205 365701 for price and booking details.

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL AT THE

PROM LINCOLNSHIRE HAS ADOPTED THE AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL PROM CULTURE SO THIS MONTH WE SELECT THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DRESSES TO ENSURE YOU’RE THE BELLE OF THE BALL

Words: Rob Davis. Images selected by: Mandy Bray.

Lincolnshire has, in the past few years, imported the American High-School prom culture, and Spalding’s secondary schools were even featured in a recent national newspaper shoot about the trend, which inextricably combines looking great and celebrating the end of school. The term originated in 1811, and follows the tradition of a late 19th century Promenade balls, but the culture thrived in 1950s America following the economic boom and gradually began to filter into Britain five years or so ago. Book transport in advance as making an entrance is endemic to the prom culture – Spalding’s High School pupils arrive in limousines, Hummers, and even helicopters so booking in advance is arguably more important for prom-night than for weddings or parties. It’s less traditional for boys to take responsibility for asking their date for the pleasure of her company these days but,

given that the prom culture was entirely concerned with dating, and was traditionally a make-or-break moment for American High School relationships, the event still hinges on finding that essential prom date. Though the corsage hasn’t quite made it to Lincolnshire yet, it’s traditional for the gentleman or gentlemen to meet first and pick-up the young lady or ladies with a rose and accompany them to the event. Dress code for gentlemen is a tuxedo with bow-tie and cummerbund, whilst for young ladies, no effort is too great. Here, we select a range of prom dresses from our favourite brand, Lou Lou Prom, - other prom names include Imogene, John Charles and Frank Usher. In addition to selecting a beautiful prom dress, don’t forget that a number of Lincolnshire’s spas and hair salons offer dedicated prom packages to ensure plenty of pampering on the morning of the big date!

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Image: Lou Lou Fashions chosen by Mandy Bray.

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Lou Lou

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Lou Lou

For suppliers in Lincolnshire see our Directory on page 160.

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Lou Lou

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Lou Lou

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Lou Lou

i For suppliers in Lincolnshire see our Directory on page 160.

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FUN IN THE

SUN To have fun in the sun and gain the tan youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always dreamed of, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen the very best skincare products to ensure you stay safe and look great, so for pre-tan, natural and fake tanning products, look no further than our luxury lineup chosen to enable you to make the most of your summer. Words & Image: Rob Davis

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Left to Right: Caudalîe’s SPF Soleil Divin body sunscreen and tinted moisturiser £21 and £17.50 are exceptional premium products new to the UK (www.caudalie.com). Amie Spring Clean Cooling Mask £4.95 is an ideal pre-tan mask for younger skin (www.amieskincare.com). MD Foundations’s Total Protector is a light tinted sunscreen with an SPF of 30 - an ideal dual purpose sunscreen and self-tan £17 (www.beautybay.com). Bliss’s Sugar Scrub is an ideal pre-sun exfoliant £28 that can be used before the company’s selftanning mist £26; www.blisslondon.co.uk. Ideal summer colour from Benefit’s Hoola bronzing powder £22.50 (www.hqhair.com). Kiehls UV Protective Suncare, available in SPF 20, 30 and 50 (£18) offers excellent UVA/UVB protection, whilst the company’s Self-Tanning Formula (£18) is suitable for both face and body, building up a gentle, realistic colour. The company’s Body Lotion (£25) and Argan Oil are ideal for keeping the body moisturised all summer long www.spacenk.com. BioOil is the ideal pre-tan skin preparation, great for treating scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and dehydrated skin £15.49 www.bio-oil.com. Reimann’s P20 offers 10 hours of sun protection whilst allowing gradual tanning £17 www.p20.co.uk. St Tropez is one of the world’s best self-tan brands, and its domestic line has just been given a makeover. Self Tan Mousse and Lotion £20 or Everyday for body, face or legs £14 and tan optimiser to make your colour last £12 www.st-tropez.co.uk. Rodial’s self Brazilian Tan £40 and Skinny Beach tinted moisturiser £40 from www.rodial.co.uk are superb high-end self-tanning products each with avocado and coconut oil. Finally, FakeBake’s self-tan mousse £11 and the company’s new Faux Glo £12 are exceptional products for society events and summer weddings, giving a natural, even glow www.fakebake.co.uk.

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Neutral Ground With strong designs and compelling, earthy colours, there’s no standing on neutral ground with this month’s selection of designer footwear from leading designer Moda in Pellé, available from the county’s leading independent shoe retailers

Lush: Punch Detail Lace Up platform, £90.

Ladee: Platform Gladiator Sandal, £90.

Camilla: Peep toe punch out sandal with flower, £70.

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Mazz: Strappy peep toe sandal with mock snake, £70.

Munchie: Wood Unit Cross Vamp Platform Sandal, £70.

Macy: Buckle trim sandal, £90.

Marrianne: Gladiator sandal, £85.

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WEAVE A LITTLE MAGIC! Evoke exotic holidays with these woven bags and baskets that come from the four corners of the globe. Every culture develops amazingly different ways of utilising its local resources and weave grasses, palms, leaves and stems to create containers and carriers for everyday life. Weave through the markets of Lincolnshire with one of these

Chunky weave Raffia Basketware can look very chic especially when the weave is so precise. ÂŁ33

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Madagascan Sisal with leather handles. ÂŁ29

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Soft Tan Leather Lined with floral satin for a bit of boho decadence. £75

Fragrant Root Woven from the roots of a local plant that has a delicate fragrance (Local that is if you live in Bali). £29 & mini £25

Burnt Orange Made in the Philipines from Buntal Palm. £35

Herringbone Palm with Canvas Zip top basket with wooden handle. £25

Bags available from The Bag Shop, 4 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2AX. 01780 754794 & also at 46 Steep Hill, Lincoln, 01522 522565 www.thebagshop stamford.co.uk.

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Sparkle

and Shine

No wedding day ensemble is complete without a selection of glittering, beautiful wedding jewellery. We asked Wellbet Bridal of Swinderby to select her favourite pieces to ensure that when you walk down the aisle you really do sparkle! 9. Originating in ancient Greece, when elaborate tiaras would adorn the heads of only the most beautiful goddesses in mythology, tiaras have experienced a real resurgence in recent years and are now a wedding ensemble staple. Created in gold and silver, the latter is usually the most popular and many tiaras use Swarovski crystals for their embellishment. “When choosing a tiara, hair slide or other wedding day embellishment it’s a good idea to make sure you’ve already chosen your dress.” says Sue Wilkinson of Swinderby based Wellbet Bridal. “The line of the neck will have a bearing on how you wear your hair and consequently how you can accessorise.” Tiaras range in price from £30-£300 and are also ideal for keeping wisps of hair away from your face, especially ideal if you anticipate a breezy late-summer wedding. Many ideas can be found online and tearing out ideas for hairstyles, tiara designs and other ideas is a great way of gaining inspiration. On a day when it’s especially important to enjoy being the centre of attention, a tiara should frame your face without making it look undesirably long and thin or too wide.

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For a Round/Full face: Use your tiara to make your face appear longer, by choosing a tiara with some height or one that is higher in the middle. 8. For a Long face: For longer thinner faces, opt for a modest headband or tiara with less height or a simpler design. For an Oval face: For oval faces, avoid those pieces which peak in the centre as they’ll elongate the face. Instead, choose a headband or hair slide which can be worn to the side or pinned into place. In conjunction with veils, a beautiful tiara can really enhance your wedding day outfit. The practice of wearing a veil stems from the tradition that it’s bad luck for a groom to see his bride before their wedding day. In contemporary weddings, veiling the bride is a symbolic way of preserving the bride’s beauty both for the groom and for guests, by obscuring her slightly before she is ‘revealed’ at the altar. When shopping for a veil, there are three general lengths, your choice of which will depend on your stature and your dress. Elbow length veils tend to be around 30” and will enhance detailing around your waist

Wedding Jewellery 1. Laurel Wreath tiara with Swarovski crystal embellishment & teardrop crystals £165. 2. Floral Tiara by Richard Designs £163. 3. Bar and Crystal Bugle Bead Tiara by Richard Designs with Swarovski £169. 4. Hair Slide with Organza lace in rose design £35.99. 5. Water lily spider hair slide with Swarovski crystal £29.99. 6. Teardrop crystal necklace with matching Swarovski crystal earrings £29.99. 7. Lindsey Jay royal tiara £33. 8. Bracelet with peony design in Swarovski crystal £29.99. 9. Crystal bracelet or hair embellishment £18.99. 10. Hair twizzlers £19.99/for 6. 11. Crystal teardrop earring with matching bracelet (not pictured) £39.99.

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Below: Opt for a fascinator for that final finishing touch to your wedding day ensemble. Bottom: Lowbackline dresses should utilise an elbow-length veil only.

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making them suitable for gowns with a full skirt ending below a low backline and above the start of the skirt. Fingertip veils tend to be 36” in length and are more suitable for gowns without trains. Cathedral or floor-length veils are the most dramatic and should be selected only with dresses that have sufficiently long and equally dramatic trains. Generally, if you’re shorter than 5’4, you should opt for an elbow-length veil, whilst those taller than 5’7 should choose a fingertip length veil. Choose your tiara or slide in conjunction with your veil and other wedding jewellery. Wedding retailers such as Wellbet have a range of jewellery to compliment any hair embellishment rich in crystals to really sparkle in your wedding photographs and make you feel like a princess! n

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The

Wedding Album Of Katie Wadkin & Anthony Cowie

All you need is love... especially when that message is spelled out in candles, which is how this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groom proposed to our featured bride. Here we tell the story of how one brideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penchant for drama resulted in a quirky and stylish wedding. Images: AMBA Photography, 07790 581333 www.ambaphotography.co.uk

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The Coach House, Carlton Scroop

i Bride’s Name: Katie Wadkin Groom's Name: Anthony Cowie Ceremony held at: St Peter’s Church, Doddington Reception: The Bentley Hotel Best Man: Dave Hamson Bridesmaids & Flower Girl: Amy Hirst, Kelly-Marie Prentice, Sherrie Cowie, Kristel Cowie & Isabella Prentice Ushers & Pageboy: Mark Hamson, Andrew Hirst & Alfie Prentice Bride's Parents: David Wadkin MBE and Debra Wadkin Groom's Parents: Julie Wallhead and Andrew Cowie

When/how did you first meet? I was studying Drama at Bishop Grosseteste and, for one of my performances, we were asked to design a three-minute performance to show to the Lincoln public on the streets of Lincoln City! We came up with the idea of performing a drill so asked our local branch of the Territorial Army for help. We had a great experience and felt we left the people of Lincoln smiling at the end of our performance. During my time practicing drills though, I took a fancy to Anthony and one thing lead to another and of course, this had a happy ending… or is it happy beginning? When in the relationship did he 'pop the question?' How did he propose? Anthony took me completely by surprise one very ordinary Friday evening. I returned from work after just speaking on my mobile phone to my mum and saying that as per usual I was glad it was Friday. I was looking forward to a hot bubble bath and a glass of something chilled, followed by a cosy meal with Anthony. I sauntered downstairs feeling all warm and relaxed and that’s when the question was popped! Anthony being a man of few words had laid out candles in the question of ‘will you marry me?’ What were the first things that you decided on? I am from Rotherham in Yorkshire but came

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to Lincoln to continue my studies. I fell in love with the city and the people. I have made many very good friends and to top it all met the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Anthony is very proud to have been brought up in Lincoln and so as it has become a very special place to both of us it was only natural that we chose Lincoln for one of the biggest days of our lives. After that it was easy… we wanted a church wedding and decided on St. Peters in Doddington. Both families were delighted with our choice as it is a very old church and steeped in history and has the added advantage of being attached to Doddington Hall where we had our photographs taken. The reception was at the Bentley and once again as many of my family and university friends would be traveling to Lincoln it fitted the bill nicely. Any differing ideas about how your big day should be or things you both wanted to do differently? Anthony being a typical man knew his best idea was to leave things to the bride-to-be! He wanted our much-loved Labrador, Bailey, to act as ring bearer, but I put my foot down. How did it feel to walk down the aisle and take your vows? Walking down the aisle was amazing. The

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church was very full and everyone was turning around to look at me, and of course the dress! Anthony according to my mum took a visible intake of breath at the sight of me. I walked down the aisle to Shania Twain ‘From this Moment’ which was another surprise for the congregation! Not your usual entrance music! The vows went well even though I started to repeat everything the vicar said which created a humorous moment! And we did say our vows looking at each other so we are not married to the Vicar! Who did you choose for attendants and why? Choosing people to take part on your special day is very hard and in the end I chose my sister Amy, best friend Kelly and Anthony’s sisters Sherrie and Kristel. We had Alfie as a page boy who was only 18 months and Isabella who is 5 as flower girl. These are Kelly’s children and were so good and sweet! Anthony chose his school friend Dave and

his brother Mark as one of the ushers along with my brother-in-law Andy. Everyone did a great job and made the day so smooth. What made you choose your dress, and can you describe it? As a girl growing up I had a vision of what my dress would look like but even so there are so many dresses! It is just as people say - whilst they are all beautiful, you know when you have tried on the one for you! It was ivory, had a corset top and was decorated with diamonds. I wore a full hooped petticoat underneath giving the dress a fullness which made me look and feel like a princess. Welbet Bridal, where I chose the dress, were so helpful and attentive; I could go and try it on as many times as I wanted and take someone with me. Where was your reception held? The reception was held at the Bentley Hotel which was able to cater for our needs and

One highlight was the caricaturist we had booked for the evening. He went round drawing pictures of our guests. Everyone commented on what a lovely idea it was; producing great keepsakes.

Images: AMBA Photography, 07790 581333 www.ambaphotography.co.uk

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Married life is fantastic, we are both extremely happy with how the day went and are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together!

accommodate family and friends who wished to stay. We had champagne on arrival, a three course meal for 50 followed by a live band and disco in the evening with many more friends and family. Everything went without a hitch and we all enjoyed a great day. Did anything funny or particularly memorable happen, highlights of speeches, special things you said to each other etc? A highlight of the evening reception was our first dance. We had been taking private dance lessons and learnt a routine to L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole. The reaction we got was amazing and at the end of the dance everyone was on their feet. As Anthony isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a dancer it came as a huge surprise to everyone. Another highlight was the caricaturist we had booked for the evening. He went round drawing pictures of our guests. Everyone commented on what a lovely idea it was; producing great keepsakes. Any friends or family you'd like to thank or recognise? We want to thank everyone who attended the wedding, we had an amazing day and hope that everyone enjoyed it as much as we did.

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Anyone you particularly want to recommend? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to thank Welbet Bridal for the amazing service and the choice of dresses, Floral Adventure for the beautiful flowers, Andy Fisher for his hard work and patients during our dance lessons and definitely Andy McRobbie from AMBA Photography for the wonderful photos. How are you finding married life? Married life is fantastic, we are both extremely happy with how the day went and are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together! n

i And finally, do you have any top tips that you can give for future brides? Just enjoy the day and relax. After all the planning that goes into the day you want to enjoy it. Drink plenty of water on the day and just have fun! For more wedding tips visit www.ukbride.co.uk - the national site for the local bride.

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WEDDING ALBUM

THE SUPPLIERS

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Jenny Chapman and Chris Leeton recently married at Little Wilbraham church in Cambridge. A reception followed at Great Wilbraham Hall Farm. The couple will honeymoon at a later date.

Aimee Rodgers and Barrie Grey were married at All Saints Church in Branston. The reception afterwards was held at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. A honeymoon in St Lucia followed.

Photographer: Catherine Carter. 01406 425628. www.catherinecarterphotography.co.uk

Photographer: Gavin Read, Lincolnshire Photographers. 01754 611788

Sally James and Daran Blatherwick were recently married and also held their reception at The Pride of Lincoln. Mr Paul Franklin was the best man.

Joanne Taylor and Stephen Milnes were recently married at The Brackenborough Arms where a reception followed. They honeymooned in Vegas before driving through Death Valley to surf in California and ended up in LA.

Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln. 01522 813852. www.radaveyphotographic.co.uk

Photographer: Dubart Photography, Louth. 01507 603753. www.dubart-photography.com

Congratulations to all couples marrying in the county this month - to have your wedding featured here, e-mail weddings@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or ask your photographer to contact us directly on 01529 469977

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THE WEDDING PLANNER RECEPTION VENUE OR A MARQUEE AT HOME? There are two very distinct types of places where you can hold your wedding reception; a hotel, village hall, stately home or a marquee. Your choice, says wedding planner Valerie Tall, will depend on preference, budget and space. There is one obvious advantages to opting for a permanent wedding reception venue over a marquee; you can tailor your budget accordingly. At the highest price point is a stately home such as Belvoir Castle or Burghley House. There are some beautiful places around Lincolnshire but many will only hold perhaps ten or so weddings each year. As such, you’ll need to book early. As a lot of these buildings have an historic interest and preservation orders on them, there may be various restrictions, so do check these out carefully.

Rachel Pointon and Matthew Doyle were married at the Orton Hall Hotel. The couple enjoyed a cruise for their honeymoon and have made their home in Peterborough. Photographer: Catherine Carter. 01406 425628. www.catherinecarterphotography.co.uk

Most popular as a venue is the hotel; here you’ll have everything to hand as these establishments are catering for customers all the time. In addition, if your guests want to stay over, and perhaps make a mini break, accommodation is nearly always on hand. If you’re seeking a civil ceremony rather than a church service, your chosen venue will be somewhat of a ‘one stop shop’, as most hotels will have a civil licence. Other potential venues, especially for intimate wedding receptions, include village halls, your local pub or a favourite restaurant. Village halls usually allow a free reign as you are starting with an empty shell, so you can decorate, subject to the hall’s regulations, as much as you like. You will then also be able to choose your own outside caterers. Regarding alcohol, a lot of catering companies will either have or know of someone who will supply a bar for you. Alternatively, you can supply it for free to your guests or ask a local publican if he will organise a bar for you – if this is the case, your supplier will bring his own alcohol licence with him. However, marquee weddings offer great versatility. If you have room in your garden then, as with your village hall, you have complete freedom to set it out and customise your venue for a truly bespoke reception. A beautifully dressed marquee does have a real ‘wow’ factor about it, but comes at a price. Everything is costed separately, so you start with the canvas shell, then you go for linings followed by flooring, tables, chairs, table cloths and napkins, crockery, cutlery, glassware and lighting… and that’s before one factors in the cost of outside catering. In doing so, you still have the freedom to have it the way you want it, but the cost is drastically reduced. A third option is to seek out large houses that will erect one especially for your reception.

Gemma Porter and Paul Barnes were recently married at St Peter at Gowts Church in Lincoln. A reception held at The White Hart Hotel followed. The couple went onto enjoy a honeymoon in York. Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln. 01522 813852. www.radaveyphotographic.co.uk

There are a number of additional considerations when arranging any type of wedding reception and these, although too numerous to detail here, can be found on our website at www.valerietall.co.uk under Wedding Etiquette Guide and then Choosing the Perfect Venue. n

Valerie Tall is a wedding consultant based in The Lawn, Lincoln and School Court, Brigg. For more information see www.valerietall.co.uk or call 01522 546161.

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The perfect venue for a very special occasion creating cherished memories forever.

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• Delightful gardens and lovely courtyard ideal for those perfect photographs • The finest cuisine and excellent personal service providing a tailor made package to meet your requirements • AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2009 & Tastes of Excellence Award Winner 2009

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A Beautiful Venue

For Beautiful

Weddings

Enjoy a grand wedding at the Lincoln Hotel on Eastgate - we specialise in Friday, Sunday and Mid-Week Weddings. We cater for Ceremonies, Wedding Breakfasts and Parties for both large and intimate groups from 20 people upwards... ...all with the best Cathedral views in Lincoln! Call our wedding co-ordinators now on 01522 520348 and let us host your dream wedding.

The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN T: 01522 520348 F: 01522 510780 www.thelincolnhotel.com

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THE WEDDING VENUE thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for those smaller intimate occasions

Can also cater for larger functions Picturesque gardens ideal for marquees or photo opportunities

HALF MOON Hotel and Restaurant 25-28 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire LN13 9DG

01507 463477 www.halfmoonhotelalford.com

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VALERIE TALL WEDDING STUDIOS NAME: COLIN & VALERIE TALL ADDRESSES: THE LAWN, LINCOLN AND SCHOOL COURT, BRIGG. TELEPHONE: 01522 546161 & 01652 657744 WEBSITE: WWW.VALERIETALL.CO.UK Tell us about your business and how you make brides' dreams come true! Valerie Tall Limited, through its wedding consultants, Valerie Tall and Laura Weightman, organises and attends weddings. Valerie is now Director of Weddings at the White Heather, Caenby Corner, although she is a freelance wedding consultant and does, time permitting, organise weddings anywhere in Lincolnshire.

especially useful on the big day itself when, although all the hard work has been completed, Val and Laura can stand back and oversee the whole event, helping out where necessary.

What are your top tips for happy, stress-free wedding planning? You only get one chance to get it right, so be careful when choosing your photographer. Prices and styles vary enormously and, as with everything, you should visit a variety of photographers to discuss your requirements.

Getting married is perhaps the single most important event in people's lives. Not only is the wedding day one of life's most memorable occasions, it can also be one of the most stressful. That is why we are here to help.

How did your business begin and what plans do you have for the future? Valerie started off working from home in January 1999 with help from myself whilst I was still in banking. Five years later, following my retirement, we opened our first studio in Brigg, followed by another two and a half years later in the Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln.

Talk us through the products and service you offer. Valerie Tall Limited is now in its 11th year of organising and attending weddings. In February of this year we opened our own log cabin in the grounds of the White Heather at Caenby Corner. This is now a showroom and meeting room where Val can see her brides, and is known as ‘The Wedding Shed’.

The seed was sown for the business way back in August 1998 when our next-door neighbours were getting married, with Val organising their big day as wedding consultant for Forest Pines Hotel. The groom came round the night before totally perplexed as he had no idea what was going to happen the next day other than he was getting married!

Flowers are a very important part of your wedding day and it will be one of the few times when you will choose the flowers for yourself. You will need to think carefully about your colour scheme and style of dress when deciding on the bouquet. The present trend is towards hand-tied bouquets rather than the large wired types.

Unlike many wedding co-ordinators, Val and Laura work with the bridal party from the first meeting up to, and including, the wedding day itself. The continuity that the bridal party has with them means that they always have someone to whom they can turn and who knows exactly what is going on. This is

As for the future, whilst we never should be complacent - especially in the current climate - the White Heather, together with outside weddings and the ancillary services provided by the company such as personalised wedding stationery, does keep us very busy.

Finally it’s important to keep in mind that, despite all the stress and sleepless nights involved, the day is all about you - the happy couple! There are bound to be errors and slip-ups throughout the day, but take it in your stride and rejoice in your happiness. n

The ‘Perfect Venue’ is very much decided by the type of wedding you intend to have and how much your budget will allow you to spend. It can be anything from an elegant ballroom in an exclusive hotel or a marquee in the grounds of a stately home to a small intimate party in your favourite restaurant.

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HAIR BY KIRBY BLYTHE NAME: KIRBY BLYTHE ADDRESS: 38 HIGH STREET, MESSINGHAM, SCUNTHORPE, DN17 3RS TELEPHONE: 01724 763279 WEBSITE: WWW.HAIRBYKIRBYBLYTHE.CO.UK Tell us about your business and how you make bride dream come true? I have just opened my first bridal hair and beauty salon, based in the village of Messingham on the outskirts of Scunthorpe. The Salon has been designed and furnished in a distinctive ‘boutique’ style. It has a fresh and uncluttered feel which creates a tasteful and also tranquil atmosphere for clients to relax in and enjoy. I am involved in many wedding fayres, providing live demos which showcase bridal hair fashions, giving upcoming brides inspiration and an idea of what can be achieved. On the day itself I can tailor my service to the needs of each individual bride and can arrange to travel to the home or venue itself and attend to the hair, and also make up (if required) for the entire wedding party. Talk us through the products and service you offer. Hair by Kirby Blythe is a Schwarzkopf Professional salon and offers a huge range of permanent, semi & demi colours that are caring towards the hair to produce amazing results on a prescriptive basis for each individual. I also stock a huge range of Schwarzkopf styling and hair care products so clients can look and feel as great at home as they did the moment they left the salon.

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During my apprenticeship I attended the Positive approach academy for hair college in Scunthorpe. My work was recognised & I was entered into the UK student Hairdresser of the year 2004 competition. I managed to win this competition out of 15,000 NVQ level 2 students. The following year my work once again made the grade for the competition and I achieved a close second place at the showpiece final at the Excel centre at London Docklands. There is also a beauty treatment room within the premises which is run by Nicholla Gott, a local and well qualified beautician. She offers a vast range of services from head to toe which can be arranged on a day to day basis. Nicholla also can organise bridal consultations and practices before your big day as well as pre wedding treatments to get you prepared. She is also available to provide a personal service tailored to each individual bride and party at the salon, in your home or at the wedding venue of your choice. How did your business begin & what plans do you have for the future? I love making people look and feel fabulous and now I have opened my own premises the whole salon experience is just as amazing for them. At 14 years I took my portfolio along to Scunthorpe’s leading Salon to show the owner and let him know hairdressing was

the career path I wanted to follow. He offered me the opportunity to observe training nights where I was mesmerised. From there on every Tuesday after school the owner, his daughter and colleagues began to teach me the fundamentals of hairdressing. Now 8 years on those people have just helped me celebrate the launch of my first Salon “Hair by Kirby Blythe”. The future holds the best training, education and at an appropriate time hopefully the opportunity to expand the business further. At the forefront of my mind is always my clients and future potential clients. As for brides a fantastic service for a perfect day that will create an extraordinary feeling of them looking and feeling flawless in every way. What are your top tips for happy stress free wedding planning? Always book with your suppliers early to avoid any disappointment. Gather ideas from everywhere and anywhere to ensure you’ve the greatest number of ideas to create an individual wedding, but do take the time to trial all of your ideas, you can always change your mind if necessary. Then, make sure you are comfortable and happy with what you choose. Have fun, enjoy the planning and the day should be stress free and the memories unforgettable! n

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CAROLINE CHAMBERLAIN BRIDAL COUTURE NAME: CAROLINE CHAMBERLAIN ADDRESS: 2 THE LANDINGS, BURTON WATERS, LINCOLN TELEPHONE: 01522 589 844 WEBSITE: WWW.CAROLINECHAMBERLAIN.CO.UK Tell us about your business and how you make brides' dreams come true! My Bridal Couture boutique is based at the Burton Waters Marina, off the A57, just outside of Lincoln. I have a stylish range of gowns ideal for today’s fashion conscious bride. I pride myself on the level of service I offer; from the minute a bride enters the boutique, I do my best to make sure she’s happy, whether it’s her first visit or a final fitting. Shopping for a bridal gown, or prom or ball gown for that matter, should be a fun and exciting experience and I endeavor to make it just that! Although not always necessary, I run an appointment system, ensuring that when you come to try gowns on, the boutique is yours and clients are very welcome to bring friends and family with them. The atmosphere is very informal and it ensures the whole experience is that much more personal. Talk us through the products and service you offer. Every year I design and make my own collection, exclusive to the boutique. As well as being able to choose from the gowns I have designed I offer a unique bespoke service, where I work closely with each bride to create the gown of her dreams without compromise. It’s ideal for the bride who wants that one off dress tailored specifically, using her own choice of fabrics, colours etc. As well as the bespoke service, I stock a

beautiful range of bridal gowns from the bridal designer Charlotte Balbier; her range, exclusive to the Bridal Couture Boutique in the Lincolnshire area, is an exquisite mix of tradition and contemporary design, and her use of lace, silk and taffeta is wonderful. Her collection is proving very successful and she is growing in popularity every year. I also stock a stunning range of bridesmaid, evening and prom wear from True Bride and Sacha James. Again, the collections have a diverse mix of contemporary and traditional design, all in a huge range of colours. For those finishing touches, I also stock a wide range of accessories, veils, tiaras, shoes and fascinators. I really can provide you with everything you need for your big day! How did your business begin and what plans do you have for the future? I set up Caroline Chamberlain Bridal Couture in 2003. Initially working from home, I began by offering the bespoke service, working closely with each client to create exactly the look they dream of for their wedding day. After three successful years in my studio, I decided it was time to expand into business premises and found the shop at Burton Waters, a cosmopolitan and peaceful setting. It was everything I’d imagined for my first boutique and I will be celebrating my third anniversary at the premises in September.

For the future, I plan to expand into larger premises, though I want to keep my Burton Waters base specifically for my bespoke service and move my designer ranges into somewhere which will allow me to expand the designers I stock. I also plan to have my own collections manufactured and sold across the country to other bridal boutiques. The first on my to-do list this year was a brand new website and that has just been launched last month! Now customers can get a sneak preview of my collections online at www.carolinechamberlain.co.uk. What are your top tips for happy, stress-free wedding planning? As for happy stress free wedding planning, first and foremost is to get your chosen venue booked. Everything else should follow as the venue may have an influence on your final style and colour theme. A scrapbook is invaluable, with sections for every aspect! Any detail you like, put it in, be it a neckline or entire silhouette. You will see a theme repeating and it will help to keep your ideas of what you really are drawn to clear when you start trying on gowns. It is also a lovely keepsake once the day is over. Most importantly of all, relax and enjoy it! It is the most important day of your life and the whole build up, as well as the day, should be a fun and happy experience! n

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PARADISE WEDDING PLANNERS NAME: CHRISTINE WILKINSON ADDRESS: 115 PENHURST ROAD, CLEETHORPES, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE DN35 9ES TELEPHONE: 01472 593280 WEBSITE: WWW.PARADISEWEDDINGPLANNERS.COM Tell us about your business and how you make brides' dreams come true! Many brides dream of getting married in warmer climates on sun-kissed beaches, and it’s our job to make that dream come true for some of the 50,000 British people who choose to get married abroad every year – that’s around 14% of all UK couples choosing to marry. Marrying abroad is considered by some brides to be an easy option but nothing could be further from the truth… whilst holding your wedding abroad bypasses some of your wedding planning headaches – guests lists, booking flowers & transport and organizing your reception - it also introduces a whole host of other issues, particularly in terms of the legality of international marriages and issues with family and friends wanting to be a part of your day. Nonetheless, marrying abroad can yield stunning photographs and can make for a memorable and beautiful wedding ceremony you’ll never forget, in a destination you’ll return to throughout your life, and that’s where we come in – overcoming language, insurance and legal requirements. Talk us through the products and service you offer. As international wedding co-ordinators, we can ensure your wedding is one you will treasure forever. A magical experience, that is unforgettable, and one you’ll want talk

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and re-live over and over again. Furthermore, if you choose to take family and friends with you, it will be a day that they will enjoy and remember forever. Planning such a precious event, particularly one abroad, often causes stress and anxiety, as you’ll want your special day to go ahead without a single hiccup. Choosing to get married on foreign soil is our speciality, we’ve many years experience and are familiar with the quirks and unique selling points of many of the popular international destinations. How did your business begin and what plans do you have for the future? We have years of experience providing brides and grooms with idyllic destinations and want to continue fostering contacts abroad for the future. At each wedding, one of our representatives or a hotel wedding planner, will be on hand to oversee every little detail of your big day, right down to contacting the florist and ensuring the cake meets your expectations. It’s this attention to detail that ensures we can look forward to a successful future, and that our couples can look forward to a long and happy life together. What are your top tips for happy, stressfree wedding planning? To get married abroad, you usually need to contact the authorities of your chosen destination, and the ceremony may also need

legalising with the UK Legalisation Office. We can assist in the specifics for each country and advise on their local laws. Not every destination has a UK Legalisation office but there will be an embasy of consulate nearby under which the jurisdiction will fall. The average cost of an international wedding in 2005 was around £6,000 compared to £17,000 for the UK equivalent – but price is just one factor, and many brides choose to have a ceremony or party back home too in order to supplement their international ceremony. Seek professional advice to make sure your international wedding runs as smooth as the silk you’ve picked out for your dress. Wedding planners like us should visit you at your home to discuss you personal requirements and offer their professional advice and experience, to support you with your decision making. After listening to your special requirements, they should provide you with a number of options, not just one, which you can then discuss with your partner. Your planner should help you plan your wedding every step of the way, putting together the pieces of the jigsaw, so that the finished picture resembles the one you've had in your mind ever since he popped the question. However they should never overwhelm you or short change you with limited choices. n

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STAPLEFORD PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL ADDRESS: STAPLEFORD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LEICESTERSHIRE LE14 2EF TELEPHONE: 01572 787522 WEBSITE: WWW.STAPLEFORDPARK.COM Tell us about your business and how you make brides' dreams come true! A warm welcome awaits you at Stapleford Park - secluded in the heart of some of England’s most picturesque and enjoyable countryside, it is a magnificent 17th Century House with a relaxed country home atmosphere. The house offers an ideal setting for a wedding reception, while the grounds and gardens provide a splendid background for photographs. The bedrooms at Stapleford are truly unique. There are 55 individually designed rooms, which reflect the style of their creators: famous names such as Mulberry, David Hicks and Crabtree and Evelyn. Steeped in history Stapleford Park, as one of England’s finest stately homes, offers a stunning blend of architecture and landscape and something unique for each guest who experiences the breathtaking views from the main house together with the ambience of open fires. Stapleford Park is far more than its magical environment, for excellence is sought and achieved in all areas. Talk us through the products and service you offer. Throughout your stay you can enjoy our leisure facilities and indulge yourself in our luxurious Spa. Superb tennis courts, swimming pool, croquet lawn and technogym are all available to residents and our challenging golf

course designed by Donald Steel is one of England’s finest and is the perfect place for the Groom to lose those pre-wedding nerves. The stunning Orangery at Stapleford Park is licensed for civil ceremonies and is suitable for up to 150 guests - once you are married the doors of the Orangery open out onto the beautiful gardens where you can enjoy champagne and canapés before your Wedding Breakfast in the Grand Hall which can cater for parties of up to 180 guests. Smaller, more intimate weddings are held in a selection of our elegant rooms within the House. Or you could even be Lord and Lady of the Manor for the day and hire Stapleford Park privately for you and your guests. You will be able to match each guest’s taste to 48 individually designed bedrooms and suites within the house. Our dedicated Wedding Co-ordinators will work with you to ensure your day is exactly as you always imagined it would be. They will be on hand from the moment you book your Wedding or Civil Partnership and will advise you on colour schemes, menus, flowers, entertainment and much more. How did your business begin and what plans do you have for the future? In 1988 the American restaurant entrepreneur Bob Payton bought the house and, after more than a year’s work and large investment,

Stapleford Park was opened as a Country House Hotel, realising John Gretton’s idea of Stapleford as a place for entertaining on a grand scale. To this day Stapleford Park is owned by a private individual who fell in love with the dream first created by Payton and the desire of Lord Gretton for the house to be a very special place for entertainment. 2008 saw the House close its doors to guests for the first time in 20 years to take the opportunity to redecorate and refresh large areas of the Main House. The Grand Hall was also completely redecorated and refurbished creating a fantastically refreshed space for events. However Stapleford Park is altered and improved – bedecked in elegant design and fancy trimmings, with sports and health opportunities fit for a king – the house will retain its unique and special character, which lures its guests back again and again. What are your top tips for happy, stressfree wedding planning? Choose a venue with a wedding co-ordinator to help take away all your stressful jobs and assist with making your dreams come true. List the formal photograph shots you really want as this saves a lot of time on the day deciding what you want. n

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Charm Olde Barn

With the completion of a successful renovation under new ownership, one of the Wolds’s oldest public houses re-opened earlier this year to offer high quality dining in a beautiful environment. Here, we meet owners Terry and Rose Hoy. Words & Images: Rob Davis.

Lincolnshire diners are nothing if not discerning, and one couple who have come to appreciate this only too well is Terry and Rose Hoy. The couple reopened the Olde Barn on Tealby’s Cow Lane in January 2008 and really have found favour with Lincolnshire diners who love their no-nonsense approach to high quality, good value food and excellent service. The couple are no strangers to the hospitality trade, originally meeting from the east and west sides of London respectively and working together in fine dining establishments across the county. Terry and Rose enjoyed just over a decade working abroad in Spain before returning to the country, and during their time abroad, derived much inspiration from European culinary ideology which translates well into creating memorable Lincolnshire food relying on similar principles; fresh local ingredients, cooked to order and presented well, and an abundance of fresh, local vegetables which sit well against a wealth of strong flavours and colours.

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The Olde Barn’s owners, Terry and Rose Hoy, spent over a decade in Spain and have brought back with them inspiration that blends perfectly with Lincolnshire food ideologies...

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One of the restaurant’s main selling points is the terrace and garden, which will be seen at its very best this month as the restaurant prepares to host its Summer Garden Party on 12th July. The event will combine al-fresco dining with live music and will raise money for Terry and Rose’s nominated charity, The Children’s Hospice Retuning to Lincolnshire to spend time with family who have also settled in the county, Terry and Rose spend 22 weeks refurbishing the once tired public house, creating a new bar, new entrance, redesigning the interior and installing a brand new kitchen. “We’re pleased to say that not a single teaspoon remains from when we moved in.” says Rose. “And that goes for the menus too.” With a series of new menus introduced and trialled among their regular customers, Terry and Rose believe they have created quintessential Lincolnshire menus with affordable table d’hôte dining available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. The menus comprises six starters, and a choice of 12 main courses including Lincoln Red steaks and grills, Gressingham Duck Breast, with Apricot and Brandy Sauce, Roasted Rack of Lincolnshire Lamb with Redcurrant & Thyme Jus and no fewer than three fish and three vegetarian options too.

Running concurrently alongside the table d’hôte menu is a grill menus with concessionary dining on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant’s party piece Black Rock grill. Despite giving the initial impression of being a mere gimmick, the Black Rock quickly finds favour with diners; a 450°c granite slab onto which customers can sear their own steaks, Moroccan Lamb, Caribbean Chicken, Tiger Prawn & Scallop Skewers, or Tuna Steaks. Mediterranean accompaniments & dipping sauces are also provided, and the Black Rock option assures even the fussiest diner of a satisfying meal by allowing them to sear their food to their own particular tastes. It’s proving extremely popular, accepting the unwillingness of diners to deviate from it during subsequent visits, which somewhat prevents Terry and Rose showcasing the rest of their menu, but crucially, it’s also very ‘Lincolnshire’; making the most of Lincolnshire beef and lamb in a simple dish that allows the flavour of the meat to shine through.

At a reasonable £17.95 for two courses or £19.95 with one of the five desserts available, hackles raise at the thought of cheap and cheerful dining, but the quality of the food and its presentation really does render the cost of dining at The Olde Barn somewhat deceptive.

Lunchtime diners, meanwhile, enjoy a dedicated lunch menu and a concessionary price and Sunday lunch is nothing short of exceptional, with no fewer than seven locally sourced vegetables accompanying Lincoln Red and Lincolnshire lamb.

Food is neatly presented with restrained use of embellishments and generous provision of side dishes, and to accompany, a choice of New World and European wines with rakish mark-ups - for instance, a rich and glossy Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a measly £22.

All bread is baked fresh on the premises, whilst desserts are prepared daily in-house. Meanwhile, Terry and Rose are making the most of a wealth of local suppliers including their butcher, John Pettit, no fewer than three different farm shops from which to source their vegetables, and a variety of fish sourced daily from Grimsby.

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Main: Banoffee Pie. Right: The 400-year-old restaurant has recently undergone a complete refurbishment.

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i The whole restaurants ‘oozes’ olde-worlde charm, with a Baby Grand Piano adjacent to the 400-year-old barn and plenty of beams, wooden floors and a newly refurbished restaurant sporting warm, welcoming colours. There’s also a pretty terrace with parasols and heaters for comfortable summer dining, and with a beautiful garden and, or course, the restaurant’s position within Tealby, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the restaurant is set for a long, busy summer. Hosting a Summer Garden Party on 12th July, Terry and Rose love their new restaurant and especially the response they’ve enjoyed so far from Lincolnshire diners. Assuming the summer is as hot as the Black Rock slabs at The Olde Barn, July looks like being a very good month for the restaurant indeed! n

The Olde Barn at Tealby Cuisine: Traditional English with Mediterranean influences from the couple’s time living on the Continent. Environment: Former barn dating back over 400 years and a newly refurbished restaurant with terrace for summer months. Menus: Table d’hôte menus Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Concurrent Grill menu including Black Rock. Lunchtime menu Tuesday to Saturday; dedicated Sunday Lunch menu. Don’t Miss: Black Rock is a 450°c black granite slab on which raw meat and fish is presented. Diners can cook Lincoln Red steaks, Tuna Steaks and Scallops to their preference and enjoy cous-cous and dip accompaniment. Also, don’t miss the restaurant’s Summer Garden Party on July 12th. Prices: Lunch 2/3 courses £9.95/£10.95. TD’H 2/3 courses £17.95/£19.95. Contact: Call 01673 838304 or see www.theoldebarninn.co.uk for menus.

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Main: Fillet of plaice stuffed with spinach & prawns with a white wine sauce at The Mill, Boston. 1: Pan Fried Fillet of Seabream with chorizo and a tomato and artichoke risotto at Hambleton Hall, Hambleton. 2: Pan Fried Sea Bass with Crushed Minted New Potatoes, Asparagus, Sundried Tomato & Red Pepper Pesto at The Boathouse, Farndon. 3: Crispy Squid at Viela, Lincoln. 4: Fish Lunch Box at the Millhouse, Covenham St Bartholemew, Louth. 5: Indonesian Fish Curry at The George of Stamford. 6: Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass with Aubergine Crostini and Piquillos Peppers with Basil Pesto at Kenwick Park, Louth. 7: Black squid tagliatelle with Alfred Enderby traditional smoked salmon and vodka cream at The Old Bakery, Lincoln. 8: Confit Salmon with Stir Fry Greens and Red Wine Syrup at The Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln. 9: Sea Bass at The Sands Venue, Gainsborough. n For our featured restaurantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contact details see our Directory on p160.

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Time for Tea? Horncastle’s Myers Bakery is justly famous for its Lincolnshire Plum Bread... but the company’s new Tea Loaf is set to be just as popular. We meet fifth generation baker Robert Myers to enjoy a taste of the county’s newest afternoon tea treat There are few afternoon treats quite like Plum Loaf; soft, indulgent, real comfort food. Lincolnshire’s most famous supplier of the tea time favourite is Myers Bakery of Horncastle, who bake around 5,000 loaves each week. However, not content with producing just one of the county’s most sought after specialities, the company has launched its new Tea Loaf to run alongside the Plum Loaf, a new product that’s set to become almost as popular as Lincolnshire’s famous afternoon tea treat. “Everybody loves Plum Bread.” says Robert Myers, the company’s fifth generation of baker. “We wanted a product which is a different alternative to the Plum Loaf. We produced a few small batches, took them to last year’s county shows and the feedback was amazing!” The family business has been baking in Horncastle for nearly four decades, with Charles Myers originally operating from Alford’s six sailed windmill where he baked his first batch of plum loaves in 1901. In 1932 Charles son, Lewis, set up small store and bakery at Southery, and later moving to Mareham le Fen where Charles grandson Derek joined the business. The business moved in 1969 to Horncastle and fourth generation bakers, Richard and Michael joined their father Derek in the early 1970's. The fifth generation of the family, Robert and Marie Myers have worked in the business since 2007. There’s no doubt Myers is still very much a family-run business but tradition has given way to some modern practises, with a new website for internet

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sales and newly created delicatessen and cheese shop. “The bakery has always been successful since it opened in 1969.” says Robert. “About 70% of our business is retail with the remaining 30% wholesale, supplying plum loaves and tea loaves to farm shops, butchers, deli's, Lincolnshire Co-ops and Waitrose.” “However, our customers all love local produce, food with provenance, and food that’s really high quality. With the advent of the delicatessen, which we opened in April this year, we’re now able to bring more specialist foods into the town and act as ambassadors for the food we love just like those who stock our products.” The availability of the shop next door to Myers existing bakery and just a stone’s throw from the tearooms, which opened in 2001, has been a real blessing. The new deli is perhaps uncharacteristically modern for a Horncastle shop, but has been welcomed extremely enthusiastically by locals, who have enjoyed sampling the products the family has come to know from visiting various county shows and food fairs both in Lincolnshire and beyond. Co-inciding with the deli, the launch of the new Tea Loaf complements a fresh face for the traditional treat in the form of new packaging. The loaf uses sultanas and currants that have been soaked over a long a period of time in traditional english tea to create a dense, rich and distinctly more-ish teatime treasure that’s perfect for afternoon tea when buttered.

Plum Loaf or Tea Loaf? New product: The family plans to run the two products alongside one another. Plum Bread is produced in batches of 5,000 per week - Tea Loaf, meanwhile, is their new product and is baked in individual tins, currently in quantities of 500 per week. Taste the Difference: Tea Loaf is a deliciously moist fruit cake made using freshly brewed tea, whilst Plum Loaf is a light, well fruited, sweet dough. Where to Buy: Buy from the bakery and deli on the Bullring, Horncastle. Call 01507 525871 or see online at www.myersbakery.co.uk.

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Main: Tea Loaf, a new product which will be sold alongside the company’s plum loaf. Below: Robert Myers, fifth generation of baker at the family business.

“It’s been very well received which is a real relief.” says Robert. “Our Plum Loaf has such a reputation that when we launch a new product it’s the benchmark by which the new product is judged. We’re delighted that the newcomer is already regarded as being equally high quality.” As for which he prefers, Robert isn’t about to be drawn, but the Tea Loaf in front of him during our visit speaks volumes, and having tried the new product, we’re happy to report that it’s every bit as delicious as Myers’s original delicacy... but with a reputation over a century in the making, the newcomer has some way to go before it’s as well-known, if not as well-received, as the company’s Plum Loaf! n

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RECIPE BY JOHN CLARK

FILLET OF LINCOLN

RED BEEF WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND SWEET POTATO DAUPHINOISE Serves 4 4 x 200g Lincoln Red fillet steaks (Trimmed) For the sauce: 50g Unsalted Butter 1 Small Onion, very finely sliced 200g Wild Mushrooms 100ml Good Beef Stock 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 3 tbsp Dry Sherry 3 tbsp Double Cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the dauphinoise potatoes: 50g Unsalted Butter, softened 1kg Sweet Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1 Small Egg 250ml Double Cream 25g Butter and a little Oil for frying

Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas 2 and grease a medium-sized ovenproof dish with half of the butter. Place into a deep roasting tray to catch any drips. Layer the potatoes into the bottom of the ovenproof dish. Sprinkle over some of the chopped garlic and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Repeat the process to create several layers of potato and chopped garlic. Mix together the egg and cream and pour the mixture over the layered potatoes, adding as much of the liquid as possible. Dot the top layer of potatoes with the remaining butter and cover the dish with aluminium foil. Cook for 45 minutes or until just tender Remove the foil from the potatoes and return them to the oven, uncovered. Continue cooking until potatoes are golden-brown and tender. Heat a large frying pan until hot with the butter and the oil and fry the steaks,

browning on both sides. Remove from the pan, cover and keep warm. Prepare the sauce, in the same frying pan used to cook the steaks. Add the butter and onions and fry for two-three minutes, until soft. Add the wild mushrooms, sliced if necessary, and cook for a further three minutes. Add beef stock and reduce by half by boiling. Finish with the balsamic vinegar, sherry and cream and simmer until thickened. Season to taste; adding more stock if it’s too thick. Take four serving plates and cut out a round of dauphinoise using a 6cm pastry cutter. Place a round in the centre of each plate and place the steaks on top. Mask the steaks with the wild mushroom sauce and pour the surplus around the outside.

John Clark is Chef Patron of The Queen’s Head, Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford. Call 01529 305743 for reservations.

Also excellent served with local minted new potatoes and broad beans. Delicious! n Enjoy good eating – John Clark

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VINS DE PAYS’

DAY Vin de Pays wines come from specially demarcated regions of France and, whilst not having the cachet of ‘Appellation Controlee’, they are very good quality and are still subject to quite stringent controls in terms of area under vine, grape varieties, quality control etc. They represent exceptional value for money - these plucky offerings can use single or dual grape varieties and actually show this on the label so that you, the consumer, know exactly what you are buying. Literally ‘wines of the county’, their geographic designation may be limited, but specific rules govern just how much

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of a particular wine can be produced per vineyard, and a producer’s VDP must be kept and produced separately from inferior table wines. In addition, VDP wines account for the vast majority of the French export market. Since the 1980s, VDP wines have allowed co-operatives and smaller vineyards to work together so smaller producers dedicated to quality can still satisfy significant markets, and whilst conventional wisdom states that blended wines are thin and simple, modern VDP wines are turning many winemakers away from restrictive AOC classifications. n

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Though they’re much maligned by old fashioned wine snobs, Lincolnshire Pride’s Ian Clayton this month fights the corner of the humble Vin de Pays Champs Du Moulin Grenache/Syrah - £5.43 This wine comes from the Vaucluse region at the southern end of the Rhone. The Grenache grape supplies lots of lovely, red berry flavours whilst the Syrah (Shiraz) adds a little spice and backbone. Smooth and easy drinking

Champs Du Moulin Colombard/ Chardonnay - £5.43 Here the Colombard gives lovely, flowery fruit and the Chardonnay some firmness. A light, dry wine full of tasty, citrus flavours from the Gascony region in south-west France. Drink with light foods or just top up the glass!

Reynier Merlot/Carignan - £4.73 This wine comes from the Gard region in southern France. Hints of plum and black cherry with a touch of raspberry & strawberry and there you have it! A soft, southern wine: warm, approachable and very more-ish.

Reynier Chenin Blanc - £4.73 This is a dry wine made principally with grapes from the Loire valley – Jardin de la France. It is deliciously dry, smooth and long lasting and full of refreshing fruit flavours.

Ropiteau Pinot Noir - £7.79 This wine comes from Languedoc (Vin de Pays d’Oc) in the south of France. The grape variety is the same as that used for the red wines of Burgundy. In this instance we have a medium-bodied wine with longlasting cherry and strawberry fruit flavours. Drink with fuller-flavoured dishes.

Ropiteau Chardonnay - £6.29 Another offering from the Languedoc in southern France. This a lively, fresh, unoaked wine with masses of clean, fresh fruit. Lightly chilled, it is great on its own or will partner fish and chicken dishes. n

Featured wines are available at Ridlington’s Wine Cellars, Boston. Call 01205 364747 or see www.bateman.co.uk.

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Farndon Boathouse Riverside, Farndon, Newark, Notts NG24 3SX Telephone 01636 676578 www.farndonboathouse.co.uk The bar and restaurant is situated in a stunning location with great river views and sun sets. Serving fresh modern food, using local produce with a selection of real ales, fine wines and continental beers. The boathouse offers an ‘Early bird menu’ daily and has live music every Sunday evening along with a packed list of events throughout the year. Please visit our website for more information.

The Falconer

Bar & Bistro Diner

Hackthorn Rd, Welton, Lincoln LN2 3PA Telephone 01673 861888 www.weltonmanorgolfcentre.co.uk The perfect place to wine & dine. The Falconer offers an imaginative bistro menu providing excellent food and value for money, with a warm friendly welcome and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Sunday lunches, Children’s Menu. Upstairs function room, licensed for civil weddings. Selected dishes 2 for £10 Mon – Sun. Bookings being taken for Mothers Day 22nd March.

Branston Hall Hotel Branston, Nr Lincoln

Telephone 01522 793305 The Award Winning Lakeside Restaurant enjoys fantastic views over our extensive grounds, and offers an A La Carte menu and Table d’hôte option. Open to residents and non-residents alike, it has become advisable to pre-book a table, due primarily to its popularity. For further information or to make your booking please contact the hotels reservations department. www.branstonhall.com. Email: info@branstonhall.com

Straits Brasserie

Located in the lovely Wold village of Tealby, The Olde Barn Inn is a warm and welcoming place to Dine. Serving locally sourced produce, meals are cooked to order and served by friendly attentive staff. Our Menu is enhanced by the Black Rock Grill which is a unique Dining experience. We are now a licensed venue for Civil Weddings, Civil Partnershops, Renewal of Vows, Naming Ceremonies and other Celebratory Services. We can offer set packages or a tailor made package to suit your needs and will be happy to discuss your requirements.

8-9 The Strait, Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1JD

RESERVATIONS ADVISABLE

Telephone 01522 576765

Closed all day Monday

Formerly known as the Award winning Viela Brazilian Restaurant, Straits Brasserie is now open serving Modern British & Brazilian food at value for money prices made with local ingredients. Come and try the set Meat feasting Menu for parties of 10 or more people or Special promotions for Lunch, pre theatre and Birthdays. Serving food Mon-Sat 12-2.30 5.30-9.30. For online bookings go to www.screenmenus.co.uk or visit www.straitsbrasserie.co.uk. Quote LP89 when booking to get 20% discount off your first visit, offer ends 1st July 2009 (Terms & Conditions apply)

The Olde Barn Inn Cow Lane, Tealby, Market Rasen LN8 3YB Tel: 01673 838304

Locally Produced Food Restaurant • Farm Shop • Butchery • Bakery

Southern & Thorpe Butchers of Distinction

3 High Street, Ruskington, Sleaford

Tel: 01526 834359 Winner 2008-9 Lincolnshire Poacher Competition for Pork Pie and Haslet. Gold award for Bacon and Sausage Rolls. Silver award for Lincolnshire Sausages and Speciality Pies. Supplier of pork pies, meat pies, sausages etc to Chatsworth farm shop Derbyshire. Windsor farm shop & Harvey Nichols London

A46, A17, A1 Roundabout, Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY Tel: 01636 612461 www.friendlyfarmer.co.uk

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MOTORING NEWS Model launches and news from dealerships across Lincolnshire Coming Soon July: Mercedes E-Class Saab 9-3 4x4 Lexus RX400h August: Range Rover Audi Q7 Porsche Panamera

VW’s big plans for sixth-generation Golf range Volkswagen has confirmed its new sixth-generation Golf will be available as an estate model by Spring next year, and in frugal diesel sports and BlueMotion derivatives by the Autumn.

• New vehicle has 6.0 V12 twin-turbo powerplant • 0-60mph in 4.6secs, top speed of 155mph • Long wheelbase with extra 14cms of rear legroom

The estate will feature class-leading load space, and will be available with a 1.4 diesel engine, whilst its GTD model, due for release in August, will return 55mpg but will rocket to 60mph in less than 8 seconds. The firm’s Bluemotion economy brand will see an eco-Golf launched that will achieve a massive 75mpg from its 1.6 diesel engine.

BMW this month launches a new flagship super-saloon which will go head-to-head with Mercedes’s S-Class and the new Rolls Royce due out later this year.

Louth’s NT Shaw Showcases Classic Daihatsu Model

September: Range Rover Sport LR Discovery 4

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The luxury sports saloon features a 6.0V12 turbocharged engine for blustering sports car

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Third-generation Prius’s 73mpg Toyota’s new Prius reaches showrooms next month, delivering a frugal 73mpg despite an increase in power of 22%.

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Daihatsu dealer NT Shaw recently joined forces with the organisers of Louth’s Classic Car Show to promote Daihatsu’s 2009 models alongside the brand’s classic Japanese models. Staff from the Louth-based dealership were in attendance to talk visitors through the latest models and the company proudly displayed the 1964 Campagno Berlina: the first Japanese car ever imported into the UK. The fun, frugal four in the Daihatsu range includes the nippy Sirion city car, and the award-winning Terios 4x4. Kevin Drabble, of NT Shaw said: “We were delighted to support the event, and showcase our latest models.”

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100: A Century of

This month marks the centenary of one of Britain’s most respected motoring names. To understand how a quaint British motoring minority can endure fierce competition from Mercedes, BMW and Audi, and still hold its own as a sports car breed, we met Morgan dealers Phillip & Joyce Ledgerwood for a somewhat retro test drive on a sunny afternoon in North Lincolnshire Words & Images: Rob Davis.

Amazing. That’s one of the many superlatives that can describe the test drive that Lincolnshire Pride enjoyed in North Lincolnshire after meeting Phillip and Joyce Ledgerwood at their North Lincolnshire Morgan dealership. Partly by chance and partly by canny observation of the weather forecast, our photoshoot took place on the hottest day of the year thus far on a Friday afternoon in Winterton, just a few miles north of Scunthorpe. The dealership has around 20 vehicles on display, and the showroom is a far cry from the modern glass palaces situated on the edge of Lincolnshire towns to showcase the latest, sleekest models churned out year after year by mainstream marques. By contrast, Ledgerwood Morgan has just one vehicle in its showroom, a traditional looking forecourt and wood-fronted workshop – the whole dealership looks like something out of Heartbeat, and there’s something substantially warming about the whole place, underlined by the husband and wife partnership underpinning the experience.

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The performance is astonishing, the heritage and hand-made quality is obvious, and even the marque’s modern Aero 8 Morgan is prettier than any modern sports car on the market today

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As one of just 17 Morgan dealerships in the UK, Ledgerwood is allocated just 26 cars to sell each year making the cars a rare treat on our roads This smaller-scale, traditional dealership with good old fashioned customer service suits the cars perfectly in terms of bespoke appeal. The range consists of the traditional looking 4/4, Plus4 and Roadster models, and the Aero 8, a Morgan for the Mercedes SL generation.

Top left: Exception to the rule the interior of the ‘modern’ Morgan, the Aero 8. Main: Joyce’s 70th Anniversary model. Far right: Phillip and Joyce Ledgerwood. The Aero 8.

The Dealership Just 300 of the 700 cars made each year are destined for the UK market, whilst the remaining 400 are exported to international markets. As one of the 17 Morgan dealerships in the UK, Ledgerwood is allocated just 26 cars to sell each year making the cars a rare treat, ensuring you’re always well-known to your dealer as one of the brand’s few customers compared to mainstream models. As one would expect from a family-run dealership or a bespoke product, service is exquisite with customers being able to tour the factory in Malvern to see their car being made, and able to choose any colour for their car, with bespoke paint shades mixed to order, and choose their interior trim from one of over 50 colours of leather. Each Morgan is hand-build with a light rust-proof aluminium shell bonded to an ash frame, but each car features engines such as Ford’s 2.0 Duratec, used in the humble Mondeo, making the technology underpinning the car solid, and ensuring engine parts are readily available. The construction also ensures Morgans are feather light - even the 1.6 4/4 model is breathtakingly quick.

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Our Test Drive Our test drive was with the dealership’s Guy Davies, who took advantage of the sunshine and the undulating landscape around Winteringham in Joyce’s 70th Anniversary 4/4 with its 1.8 engine. Initial impressions were astonishing with a sleek, swooning coachline and chrome detailing. Inside Joyce opted for a cinnamon hide with lustrous polished wood and optional details including a fold-down windscreen and polished chrome mirrors. Behind the wheel it soon becomes obvious how far back you’re sat on the chassis, almost over the rear wheels with a massive long bonnet protruding for what seems like miles in front. It’s surprisingly quiet in the cabin with little wind noise and modern shocks helping to communicate just enough road detail for a comfortable but involved ride. Sitting very low to the road and with no power steering, ABS, traction control or other driver aids interfering with physics, it’s a remarkable feeling of back-tobasics motoring with the chunky burble of the engine presiding over a fast and willing drive.

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MORGAN MODELS Morgan 4/4 1.6 Designation refers to four-cylinder engine and the first four-wheel model Morgan released after producing three-wheeler models previously. 0-60mph: 8secs. Top Speed: 115mph. Economy (comb): 45.6mpg. Price: £27,000. The acceleration is awesome and being so low to the ground, the car can be thrown into corners with confidence, glued to the ground.

dynamics but in a package that represents a little more of a concession to modern design and creature comforts.

“It’s a sensory drive.” says Guy. “You can smell the hide and the air outside, feel the road, hear the engine without it being muffled by glass and metal. It’s involved and passionate.”

The Future for Morgan 2009 sees the company’s 100th anniversary and the release of the Aero 8 Super Sport. Meanwhile LinMog, Lincolnshire’s 100 strong Morgan enthusiasts club, has a packed programme of events for July including the Fourth Annual Wolds Weekend for other Morgan enthusiasts clubs and the Winterton Country Show on 4th and 5th July at which Phillip and Joyce will be exhibiting.

Once back at the dealership, Guy wanted me to experience the other side to Morgan and we moved into the company’s modern variant, the Aero 8. With a 4.8V8 BMW engine, but weighing 1,145kg instead of 1,700kg, it’s phenomenally quick and with a nasty, snarling, growling and beautiful exhaust sound that shames all other sports cars I’ve driven. Handling is neat and precise, grip is phenomenal and the whole experience feels more authentic than with more conventional cars. Whilst the Aero 8 is blessed with a few more creature comforts than other Morgans (air conditioning, ABS, CD player, electric windows and power steering), it still shares its siblings swooping shape and breathtaking

With so much support for the brand both locally and in the motoring world at large, it’s great to know that despite modern, ever-changing models and fierce competition, one quiet, unassuming brand manages to hold its own, remaining faithful to its motoring heritage yet still remaining technically and experientially unmatched. Driving a Morgan is a unique and beautiful experience, and in sunny hilly North Lincolnshire, is one that will stay with me for the rest of my motoring days as the best drive of my life. n

Morgan Plus4 More powerful Ford Duratec engined 2.0 car with less than 900kg kerb weight. Also available as a four-seater. 0-60mph: 7.5secs. Top Speed: 118mph. Economy (comb): 39mpg. Price: £32,000+. Morgan Roadster 3.0 Blistering performance from a 3.0V6 engine will match most modern M3, RS4 or Mercedes SL models. Also available as four-seater. 0-60mph: 4.9secs. Top Speed: 134mph. Economy (comb): 29mpg. Price: £39,000+. Morgan Aero 8 Modern design with more comfortable interior and a more conventional drive courtesy of Tiptronic automatic/manual gearbox, power steering and ABS. 0-60mph: 4.2secs. Top Speed: 170mph. Economy (comb): 26.2mpg. Price: £69,000+. Morgan models are hand-built and are therefore subject to a three to four month build time. For more information call Ledgerwood Motors on 01724 733228 or see www.ledgerwoodmorgan.co.uk. For information on LinMog, Lincolnshire Morgan’s enthusiast group, call Laurie Povey on 01673 842363.

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Moda in Pellé (stockists) 0870 7509181 Mr Huda’s Surma Secrets 161 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincs DN15 7NH 01724 335492 Myers Bakery The Bull Ring, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5HU 01507 525871 Navenby Antiques Centre 34 High Street, NAvenby, Lincs LN5 0DZ 01522 811271 Newark Glass Group Oak Tree House, Brunel Drive, Newark, Notts NG24 2EG 01636 610088 Olde Barn Inn Cow Lane, Tealby, Lincs LN8 3YB 01673 838304 Oldrids 11 Strait Bargate, Boston, Lincs PE21 6UF 01205 361251 Paradise Wedding Planner 115 Penshurst Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincs DN35 9ES 01472 593280 Parkwood Hardwood Newdown Road, Southpark, Scunthorpe, Lincs DN17 2TX 01724 847181 Parrot Zoo Friskney, Lincs PE22 8PP 01754 820107 Peter Jackson Cabinet Makers 1 Deveraux Way, Boston Road Industrial Estate, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6AU 01507 527113 Phillips Animal Health Ltd Church Close, Holmes Way, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6AS 01507 523281 Portico 344 High Street, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 7DQ 01522 589589 Premier Kitchens & Bedrooms 4 Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 8FZ 01733 340471 Quest-eeze The Control Tower, Learoyd Road, Hemswell Cliff, DN21 5TJ 01427 667163 Rest Assured The Cove, 9 Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9DX 01572 747278 Revesby Show The Estate Office, Boston, Lincs PE22 7EB 01507 568260 Revival Beds Beehive Street, Retford, Notts DN22 6JE 01777 869669 Richwood Unit 3, Mill Lane, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 4ES 01526 861440 Royle Plant and Groundwork 1c Chequergate House, Chequergate, Louth, Lincs LN11 0LH 01507 600423 Ruskington Dental Practice 37 High Street, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 9DY 01526 832922 Safe As Houses Hill Top Cottage, Main Street Roughton, Woodhall Spa, Lincs LN10 6YJ 01507 526298 Sands Venue Old Town Hall, Lord Street, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 2DB 01427 811118 www.the-sands.co.uk Scott Trailers Ltd 33, West End, Walcott, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 3ST 01526 860317

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The Lincolnshire Kitchen Company Market Place, Market Rasen, North Lincs DN21 4LZ 01522 533051 The Little Chocolatier Goose Lodge, Orby Road, Skegness, Lincs PE24 5JD 01754 811598 The Mill Restaurant Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QN 01205 352874 www.themillboston.co.uk The Old Bakery Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 3LB 01522 576057 The Queen’s Head Inn Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7HD 01529 305743 www.thequeensheadinn.com The Red Lion High Street, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3DN 01400 272632 Turnbull & Co. Ltd 95 South Gate, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7RQ 01529 303025 Unique Finish 17 Whittle Close, Boston, Lincs PE21 7SD 07530 554718 Urban Angels 14 Courtyard Mews, Grantham Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 0EU 01522 811009 Valerie Tall Wedding Studio 10 School Court, Brigg, South Humberside, DN20 8JW 01652 657744 Victorian Fireplaces 9 Bishops Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 4JZ 01522 536373 Viela/Strait Brasserie 8-9 The Strait, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1JD 01522 576765 Wellbet Bridal Wellbet Farm, Collingham Road, Swinderby, Lincs LN6 9JB 01522 868469 www.wellbetbridal.co.uk Westlands 19B West Street, Boston, Lincs PE21 8QE 01205 364850 What Box 81, Rectory Road, Ruskington, Lincs NG34 9AE 01526 830687 White Heather Caenby Corner, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 2AT 01673 878100 Wilcox & Carter 32 Wide Bargate, Boston, Lincs PE21 6RX 01205 362719 Willow Farm Willow Farm, Thorpe Fendykes, Skegness, Lincs PE24 4QH 01754 830316 Winteringham Fields Silver Street, Winteringham, Scunthorpe, North Lincs DN15 9ND 01724 733096 Wright Vigar & Co. Limited 15 Newland, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 1XG 01522 531341

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Dr Yvonne Owen, Clinical Director for LIVES As Clinical Director for Lincolnshire’s LIVES, Dr Yvonne Owen oversees 100 groups of volunteers across Lincolnshire, each providing first response emergency care to over 1,200 patients each month and saving countless lives each year. Here she talks about her life in Lincolnshire and the importance of the service to the county’s rural areas.

LIVES Responders are lay volunteers trained in life support skills who aim to respond to 999 emergencies within their community

Were you born and raised in Lincolnshire? I was born in Tywyn, North Wales and brought up on a hilltop farm. I trained at Nottingham and my first job as a newly qualified doctor was at Lincoln in 1989. This was the first time I had been to Lincolnshire, and right from the start I loved it and decided to stay put! What do you do and what inspires you most about your job? I am a GP at Tetford and also the Clinical Director for LIVES. When I was training as a doctor, I had a passion for acute medicine and surgery. After qualifying, I trained as a GP and soon found that in a rural practice like Tetford there was a real need to provide acute and emergency medical care in Lincolnshire. I joined LIVES as a volunteer doctor in 1989 and in 1999 became involved in setting up the First Responder scheme. LIVES Responders are lay volunteers who are trained in life support skills and who respond to 999 emergencies within their community, aiming to reach patients before paramedics who are often travelling from further away. I have been the Clinical Director for LIVES since 2002 and what inspires me in this role is a belief that everyone deserves the chance to live; no-one should suffer because of where they live. Whereabouts in the County do you live? I live in Thimbleby, near Horncastle, which is close to my practice and to LIVES Headquarters. Which is your favourite area of Lincolnshire and why? I love the Wolds, even in the winter when it snows! Being brought up on a mountain in Wales probably has something to do with this…. the first thing I learnt to do on my first driving lesson was a hill start. Equally, in summer Lincolnshire looks beautiful, especially my part of the county! What are your most vehemently held likes and dislikes? I love my kids, my job, my Bichon puppy, my car, fresh flowers and chocolate! However, I hate it when politics get in the way of providing good health care. How do you spend your spare time? I like to keep fit first thing in the morning then relax at home in the evening after work with the Telegraph crossword or in front of the TV watching ‘Come Dine with Me’. Whereabouts in the County should our readers go to relax? Hubbard’s Hills at Louth is a lovely place to go on your own for a quiet few hours or with the family for a long sunny afternoon of fun and games. It’s easy to get to, costs nothing and you can spend the whole day sitting peacefully or joining in with the kids’ games. Can you recommend a favourite Lincolnshire restaurant? The Sebastopol at Minting is my favourite restaurant for a family meal. I also love Indian food and I can recommend the king prawns at the Taal in Market Rasen. What will your epitaph read? “I told you I was ill” - Spike Milligan. Finally… tell us something good! LIVES is about to launch a recruitment drive to set up another 70 First Responder groups. Anyone can become a Responder, a helper or a “friend of LIVES”. Find out more… change your life and help save a life! n For more information on LIVES see www.lives-responders.co.uk.

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