Lincolnshire Pride August 2015

Lincs Cover (157)_Layout 1 07/07/2015 10:48 Page 1

LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK

LincolnshirePride

LincolnshirePride THE

NUMBER

ONE

MAGAZINE

A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 ÂŁ3.70

Enjoy our images from The 2015 Lincolnshire Show...

The Lifestyle Magazine for High Quality Homes

august 2015

The Princess Royal in Lincoln Tom Jones in Market Rasen - Open Air Theatre LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW PICTuRES - ARTIST EDWARD WAITE - MAgNA CARTA DINNER

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 2

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:19 Page 3

We must confess to being a little starstruck. One of the pleasures of being in the media is getting to meet - and interview - celebrities. We’ve met a few and certainly have our favourites from those, but this month we enjoyed the opportunity to find out if Sir Tom Jones really is the gentleman he appears to be on TV. We’re delighted to report; he is.

ROB davis Editor, PridE magazinEs editor@pridemagazines.co.uk

Tom appears in Market Rasen this month and we’re delighted to feature him in this edition - to celebrate we’ve four tickets for his concert to give away so a few of our readers can enjoy his company, too - see later in this edition.

Elsewhere this month, we meet Lincoln artist Edward Waite whose contemporary cityscapes are bright and innovative. Remaining on a cultural theme we also preview Lincoln’s forthcoming International Chamber Music Festival too.

LincolnshirePride LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK

THE

The Lifestyle Magazine for High Quality Homes

NUMBER

ONE

MAGAZINE

A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 £3.70

The Princess Royal in Lincoln Tom Jones in Market Rasen - Open Air Theatre

LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW PICTURES - ARTIST EDWARD WAITE - MAGNA CARTA DINNER

This Month’s Cover: Lincoln Castle recently enjoyed a frisson of excitement as HRH The Princess Royal officially opened the new Magna Carta vault and visited Lincoln Cathedral too.

See our images on page 8.

Also, we count down to the 2015 Burghley Horse Trials, we discover the history of Belton House’s Machine Gun Corps and we’ve not one but two visits to the county

by HRH The Princess Royal as we celebrate the official opening of Lincoln Castle and ongoing repairs to Boston’s St Botolph’s Church.

We think there’s lots happening in this edition, and hope you’ll enjoy it very much... our very best wishes!

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:19 Page 4

LincolnshirePride LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK

LincolnshirePride

THE

Enjoy our images from The 2015 Lincolnshire Show...

The Lifestyle Magazine for High Quality Homes

NUMBER

ONE

MAGAZINE

A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 £3.70

AUGUST 2015

The Princess Royal in Lincoln Tom Jones in Market Rasen - Open Air Theatre

LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW PICTURES - ARTIST EDWARD WAITE - MAGNA CARTA DINNER

With best wishes from the Lincolnshire Pride team Managing Director and Publisher: Julian Wilkinson.

General Manager: Ian Bagley.

Executive Editor: Rob Davis. Features Editor: Tilly Wilkinson.

Graphic Designer and Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray.

IT: Joe Proctor. Accounts Manager: Sue Bannister.

Sales Manager: Zoie Wilkinson.

Sales Executives: Liz King, Roberta Hall, Carissa Clay, Emily Brown, Sami Millard, Lauren Chambers and Amy Whiley.

Distribution Manager: Paul Dixon.

www.facebook.com/lincolnshirepride Why not follow us on Facebook? You can keep up to date with any news we may have for our lovely magazine!

twitter.com/@LincsPrideMag Follow us on Twitter so you can read our tweets. We’ll let you know what’s going on and keep you well informed!

By supplying editorial or adverts to Lincolnshire Pride you accept in full the terms and conditions which can be found online at www.pridemagazines.co.uk. In the event of an advert or editorial being published incorrectly, where Pride Magazines Ltd admits fault, we will include an advert of equivalent size, or equivalent sized editorial, free of charge to be used in a future edition, at our discretion. This gesture is accepted as full compensation for the error(s) with no refunds available.

Enjoy Lincolnshire Pride, read it cover to cover.

Pick it up, put it down and when you have finished with it pass it on. When everyone has had a good read, pop it in the recycle bin!

Pride Magazines Elm Grange Studios East Heckington, Boston Lincolnshire PE20 3QF tel: 01529 469977 fax: 01529 469978

www.pridemagazines.co.uk enquiries@pridemagazines.co.uk

Contents

06 08 28 32 48 74 98 140

August 2015

August’s News and events on our What’s On pages, with days out and ideas for spending the summer in hiddeN eNglaNd. This month’s society events include dinner in the nave of Lincoln Cathedral and two visits to the county from hRh the PRiNcess Royal.

The original Welsh crooner visits Lincolnshire and we meet siR tom JoNes ahead of his performance in Market Rasen.

Meet Lincoln’s chaPteRhouse theatRe group - probably the UK’s hardest-working troupe, hosting 170 performances each year.

On this month’s food & dRiNk pages we enjoy a visit to Farndon Boathouse and Kirkby La Thorpe’s Queen’s Head.

A £3m country Grade II* property in the Deepings? We couldn’t resist a look for our August homes aNd gaRdeN pages.

Meet Lincoln artist, edwaRd waite, whose contemporary cityscapes were inspired by a visit to a New York diner.

We remember when General Kitchener ‘Needed You’ to join BeltoN house’s machine gun corps during The Great War.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 5

5

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 6

County News new Lincoln charity for young people hosts launch one me is a brand new charity in the heart of Lincoln aiming to raise funds for young people...

lincoln’s young people have a charity to back them so they can achieve their goals as the charity ‘One Me’ celebrate their success so far in doing so.

Recently, around 50 local Lincolnshire businesses attended the launch of the new charity One Me at The Collection in Lincoln.

The launch event included a speech from Jade Etherington, paralympic skiier and four times medalist at the Sochi Winter Olympics. She is also an ambassador for the charity.

It also included a film to show the amount of young people who might be able to benefit from a charity interested in fulfilling the hopes and dreams of young people who don’t have the funding to do so.

Country Court doubleday manages to raise Care Win award £14,000 for Children’s Charity Country Court Care providing care homes, won a prestigious award Country Court Care, which has care homes across Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, London and Somerset has won the Health Investor award for Residential Care Provider of the Year for the UK. The panel of expert judges was looking for the organisations and individuals which have made an outstanding contribution to the sector during 2014.

The Health Investor awards annually celebrate and recognise innovation and excellence by those investing in, operating or advising healthcare providers across the country.

6

the team at doubleday successfully completed the rat race challenge at Burghley House. it was a great event, raising money for charity...

The Trustees of the charity, like many others, believe that the lack of finances should not be a barrier to stop young people achieving what they wish to achieve.

They are establishing a fund to provide small bursaries for these people between the ages of 16 and 25. Grants for the enhancement of student’s education, their citizenship, and employability skills will range from £100 to £1,000.

Lincolnshire Businesses are invited to sponsor the charity as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility and to either pledge a donation or involve staff in fundraising events so if your organisation would like to support them, visit www.one-me.org.uk.

a team of twelve JW Doubleday Ltd employee’s successfully competed in this year’s Rat Race Dirty Weekend at Burghley House, Stamford on a cold and windy day in May. The race consisted of running a monstrous 20 mile course and tackling 200 obstacles along the way.

The course was extremely tough both mentally and physically, having to endure swimming through ice cold reservoirs, and crawling through muddy bogs amongst other daunting activities.

The team managed to cross the finish line all together in a very impressive time of just over eight hours!

The total raised to an amazing £14,021.06 in the end.

All proceeds were raised in aid of Children with Cancer UK, the leading national charity that’s dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 7

send your press releases and county news to: Features Editor via tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk.

teddy Bear Picnic at Easton Walled gardens...

Bike stars ride into the county along with mark Cavendish...

if you go down to the woods this august, you’ll enjoy a delicious picnic at Easton Walled gardens

a number of cyclists have recently passed through Horncastle as they take part in the national road Championships taking place throughout Britain lincolnshire has recently seen the likes of Mark Cavendish, Geraint Thomas, Peter Kennaugh and Dame Sarah Storey.

These cycling champions started and finished at the Cadwell Park Motor Racing Circuit on 25th June for their time trials with the remainder of the route running along the top of the Lincolnshire Wolds as well as taking in the villages of Ruckland, Oslears Lane and Bluestone Heath Road.

easton walled gardens, one of the members of Hidden England, are hosting a special evening in the sun and in their grounds for teddy bears and their owners.

children’s understanding of wildlife and nature. The event will also include a Bear Trail so this will be an exciting day whilst being educational for youngsters.

Visitors can find a spot under the branches of the old cedar trees while they listen to Tom the Tale Teller and enjoy an afternoon tea. Tom will tell tales of myth, magic and adventure, ensuring that both young and old are captivated.

The Bear Trail ends with a certificate and a pair of bear ears to wear. All the children need to bring is a rug, a picnic, a teddy bear and an accompanying adult.

Whilst the children enjoy story time, you can have the chance to observe the garden in all its glory with beautiful plants blooming throughout August.

There’ll be footballs, hula hoops and bubbles to play with and colouring for those who don’t want to run around.

There are multiple meadows and lawns to explore, enhancing the

Have your picnic and playtime on 12th August from 12.30pm. Tom will be telling stories from 1pm 3pm. Otherwise, Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham is a great place for a summers walk to see beautifully-styled gardens. n Tickets are £5.00 for children and £6.95 for adults if you are wanting to pre book them online so visit www.shopateaston.co.uk.

You could buy them when you arrive which means the tickets will cost £7.00 and £6.95 on the door.

national champion I’m sure British Cycling would look kindly on him if he decided that he wanted to take part.”

The actual road race itself covered a distance of a staggering 123 miles incorporating the Lincoln Grand Prix circuit.

World Record Holder, Alex Dowsett, participated in the race as well.

Almost 30 miles were covered in total just in the time trial by the sports professionals and there are shocks that Bradley Wiggins didn’t join the race.

Before the event, Ian Emmerson OBE, the organiser, said that he could’ve joined if he wanted to.

“He was not on the list at the time, but as the defending

Local charity celebrate golf success...

Kesteven Children in need celebrate an incredible £7000 in funds thanks to their annual golfing event kesteven Children in Need celebrated golfing success at its competition at Blankney Golf Club, this year raising over £7,000; the best yet for the annual event. The winner was a team of Lincolnshire dentists, led by captain Shawn Charlwood,

who swapped drills for drivers to top the leaderboard.

“This is the 10th anniversary of what is one of KCIN’s main fundraisers,” said Lucy Lee, KCIN Chairman. “Over the past decade, our golf day has raised over £50,000.”

7

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 8

A Princess at Lincoln

CASTLE

Lincoln Castle reopened earlier this year following a very successful £20m makeover.

Last month the attraction welcomed HrH the Princess royal to officially open the new vault housing Lincoln Cathedral’s copy of magna Carta, the Princess also met local dignitaries responsible for delivering the Lincoln Castle revealed project... lincoln Castle reopened to the public in April, revealing the results of Lincoln Castle Revealed. The £20m project is designed to preserve the building for future generations and create a new home for the Lincoln Cathedral copy of Magna Carta.

numerous upgrades. Renovation of the Victorian and Georgian prisons, restoration of castle walls and towers, construction of a cinema, shop, cafe, digital interactive displays and interpretation centres are all part of the £20-million upgrade.

Just a couple of weeks ago, the reopening was ratified by a royal visit, as HRH The Princess Royal joined over 2,500 local people to celebrate the castle’s official reopening with local dignitaries.

The opening ceremony was compered by well-known local actor Colin McFarlane, with speeches by Cllr Martin Hill, Leader of

home for the historic document, made possible thanks to a £1.4m donation from the David Ross Foundation, headed up by the Grimsby-born Carphone Warehouse founder. The Foundation invests in arts, sports and heritage projects to enable disadvantaged children to discover their strengths through the embracing of new opportunities.

The Princess took advantage of the new rampart walk which, for the first time in history allows visitors to walk around the whole perimeter of the castle, enjoying panoramic views. HRH then met stonemason Heath Shakespeare of Woodhead Heritage who have worked on the restoration of the building’s fabric.

“In our first two months, we have already welcomed more than 60,000 visitors through Lincoln Castle’s gates.

Today, we are celebrating that success...”

Lincolnshire people such as the County Council’s Tourism Development Manager Mary Powell and her Economic Regeneration team have delivered a new venue in which to deliver a series of events celebrating Magna Carta’s 800th year, giving Lincoln a significant tourism boost this summer.

Lincolnshire County Council, and Carole Souter, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

A sophisticated vault and new interpretation now allows visitors to see both the Magna Carta and the Charter of the Forest. Besides the vault, the project went through

Her Royal Highness then unveiled a plaque commemorating the occasion, before taking a tour of the site, including a visit to the David PJ Ross Magna Carta Vault, a new

8

“This is a real milestone moment for the castle. The improvements will give both documents the home they deserve,” said Councillor Nick Worth, City of Lincoln Council. This will make the castle an attraction of international importance,

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 9

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:11 Page 10

- HrH PrinCEss roYaL -

bringing in many more visitors from near and far. And that’s good news for the local economy.”

and Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry holder Imtiaz Dharker, written to mark Magna Carta's 800th anniversary.

Cllr Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, added: “In our first two months, we have already welcomed more than 60,000 visitors through the gates.

Today, we are celebrating that success.”

The new suite of poems forms the centre-piece of the Magna Carta Poets Laureate Lincolnshire Landscape project, which is funded by the council and Arts Council England. The improvements have been made possible thanks to funding from Lincolnshire County Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, European Regional Development Fund, David Ross Foundation and the Garfield Weston Foundation.

“The project has involved literally hundreds of people. Their hard work has not only helped create a fantastic new attraction for the city, but also preserved an important part of our heritage for future generations.”

The event also saw the first performance of new works by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Welsh National Poet Gillian Clarke 10

n Whilst in the county, HRH also visited Boston’s St Botolph’s Church to see progress following the repair of fabric to the building following the town’s 2014 floods; see over...

“The event also saw the first performance of new works by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy...”

Top: HRH Princess Royal pictured with actor Colin McFarlane, the County Council’s Mary Powell, Council Leader Martin Hill, Cordelia & Karl McCartney and Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby Dennis.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 11

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 12

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Feature your event in our magazine.

12

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 13

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

13

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 14

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

HRH Princess Royal Visits St Botolph’s Church, Boston...

hRh The Princess Royal has visited the Boston Stump to discover how the renovations and improvements look following the flooding that had taken place on 5th December in 2013. Everyone at St Botolph’s church welcomed the Princess in with open arms as she talked to them and told them how well the church was looking after the terrible floods that filled St Botolph’s to quite a high level. The Princess Royal was patron of the restoration appeal at St Botolph’s Church during the time after Christmas when restoration work had started. She spoke to teams still working to dry out the stonework and timber and commented on how well they did in this recent visit. The church would like to thank the Princess for her support of ‘The Stump’ over the years and look forward to another visit in 2016. n To find out more about the restoration appeal, visit www.parish-of-boston.org.uk or call 01205 362864.

Feature your event in our magazine.

14

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 15

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

15

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 16

16

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:20 Page 17

The 131st

LInCOLnShIRE

ShOw This year’s Lincolnshire Show enjoyed a record number of visitors who experienced bright sunshine, and new attractions at the county’s showground. Here, we’ve exclusive images from the show plus a rundown of what we enjoyed at 2015’s event...

Thousands of visitors to this year’s Lincolnshire Show meant contingency land had to be cleared to make way for more car parking in what proved to be the biggest year yet of the 131st Show.

It is expected that more than 60,000 visitors flocked through the gates on 24th and 25th June to see the vast amount of attractions.

Advanced ticket and on the gate sales hit a record amount, says CEO of the Showground Jayne Southall.

Jayne said: “The Show ran incredibly smoothly this year and that is thanks to the hard work of more than 200 stewards and the dedication from all the showground team.”

“A big thank you to all of our traders and acts who made the Show so special for visitors.”

“It proved to be the best year yet as by 11am on the first day we had to cut down barley on one of our fields to make way for more car parking spaces.”

“This is also the last year that Richard Collett is acting as Show Director so we want to wish him well and thank him for his support on helping to the make the show what it is today.”

The RAF Falcons were a huge success with visitors as they dropped into the main ring

on both days diving from 32,000ft.

The Kangaroo Kid wowed the crowds by jumping trucks on his quadbike and the Shetland Pony Grand national provided entertainment for all on its first ever visit to the show.

Visitors travelled from far and wide to attend and see the hundreds of trade stands selling the finest Lincolnshire produce.

Boston Sausages proved to be a hit with hungry visitors, as well as award-winning pork from Redhill Free Range Pork Ltd. Amelia Chambers, Showground Marketing Manager, said: “we won’t know final visitor numbers [as Pride goes to press] until all ticket sale figures have been gathered.

Although initial reports indicate that this year numbers have rocketed. “we had 600 traders come to the Show as we did not clash with the Royal highland

“Visitors travelled from far and wide to attend and see the hundreds of trade stands selling the finest Lincolnshire produce...”

17

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 18

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 19

- tHE 131st LinCoLnsHirE sHoW -

Show this year. We were incredibly pleased to welcome them to see the fantastic atmosphere that Lincolnshire has to offer.

Also a big thank you to the Red Arrows who surprised our visitors with a fantastic air display!”

More schools than ever attended the show for the Schools' Challenge which saw youngsters take part in a series of workshops and learn about the land based industry.

Amelia added: “Teaching young people about agriculture and farming is a key aim for us and what the Show has its roots in. We continually try to impress on youngsters the importance of farming and agriculture for the industry's future, we need to educate the next generation to ensure its success.”

Lady Sarah McCorquodale – President of this year’s Show – said she was impressed with the range of things on offer.

“I have had an excellent few days as president of the 131st Show. Every avenue across the show was full of people and had an excellent variety of things going on,” she said.

“I am very familiar with the Show and have been attending for more than 30 years.

As president it was great to be shown around the livestock lines and to actually be able to ask questions and learn in detail about the different breeds of animals being exhibited.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.” n The 2016 Lincolnshire Show will take place on 22nd & 23rd June. See www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk.

“Every avenue across the show was full of people and had an excellent variety of things going on...”

Images: Rob Davis and Kamara Photographic.

19

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 20

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Feature your event in our magazine.

20

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 21

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

21

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 22

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Feature your event in our magazine.

22

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:12 Page 23

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

23

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 24

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Feature your event in our magazine.

24

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 25

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

25

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 26

26

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 27

27

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 28

Not unusual: Tom Jones this month appears at Market Rasen Racecourse to headline the annual Rasen Rocks outdoor concert.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 29

veteran chart-topper sir Tom Jones (real name Thomas John Woodward) has now sold more than 100 million records and CDs worldwide. He lives in LA, but has a ten-acre smallholding in Wales.

One hundred millions album and CD sales worldwide over the years, Tom. That’s pretty incredible!

You said it, and thanks. Not a bad achievement for a boy from the valleys, who some said would be a one hit wonder.

That first hit song was?

It’s Not Unusual, which I recorded in the November of 1964, and which got released in January the following year.

It was a Number One by March 1st, which is St David’s Day. Amazing. And you know something? When I first recorded the demo it was played to Sandie Shaw, who they thought might like to do it herself, and she listened and said ‘Whoever is singing that song is the person who must release it- so God bless you, Sandie, and I raise a glass to you!’

Is your voice the same today as it always was?

It’s changed a little, I’ve lost a wee bit at the top, but I’ve gained a tremendous amount at the bottom end. I couldn’t have sung some of the newer material when I was starting out. I think the voice has actually become richer. When you are younger your inclination is to belt it out, which I still do, to an extent, but as you grow older you can also get the pathos going. You learn that, over the years.

What’s been your greatest achievement? Your Knighthood?

That was a great honour, but I’d have to say that it was my earning enough to get my dad retired at the age of 50. I’m very proud of that.

Were you always performing on stage as a child?

I think that my earliest memory must have been back in Wales, in Pontypridd where I grew up, tugging on my mother’s sleeve or apron, asking when I’d be allowed to sing, and her replying

that I had to wait to be invited.

I couldn’t wait to get up and sing at things like family weddings. Show-off, or potential performer? Who knows?

What were you like at school?

ladders, lots of good exercise. Then I started singing at night in working men’s clubs, and a few years later I was told that I really ought to try my luck in London, so off I went.

Useless... a bit dyslexic, possibly.

Or maybe that is an excuse for just being thick? I wasn’t much good at sports either – I played rugby because I had to. I did a bit of boxing, but I wasn’t very good at it, chiefly because I didn’t like getting hit and hurt – which seemed to be a good enough reason!

I went off as Tom Woodward, and returned rechristened as Tom Jones Jones is my mother’s maiden name.

I left my wife Linda and my son Mark back in Ponty as I tried my luck. I hated that. And I vowed that if I had any success, my family would never ever have to work again. Well, not long after

The Voice of

TOM

Tom Jones this month performs in the county at Market Rasen racecourse, and at 75 years of age, has no plans to give up his hardy perennial career as one of the longest-serving uk pop acts.

We caught up with the singer just a couple of days after his birthday, and found out what his lincolnshire audience can expect Words: Rob Davis. when he appears on stage this month...

Your dad was a miner – but you didn’t follow him down the pit?

I contracted tuberculosis when I was in my early teens, at 13, and that meant two years at home, spent recovering.

The doctor told my parents that, whatever they did, they were not to allow me to become a miner too.

He told them that I had weak lungs.

And with those weak lungs I became a singer instead! So if it hadn’t been for the dreaded TB....!

Linda was able to leave the factory where she worked, dad took early retirement – and my son Mark is now my manager!

So... a lucky life?

I’ve worked for everything I’ve achieved, but yes, I’m very blessed.

I love talking to people, people in Wales are all good talkers. It’s the Celtic thing.

So a bad day would be?

So you left school when?

One where I didn’t have a show to do, or something to rehearse or prepare.

At 15 years of age, to become a labourers mate. Hod carrying, up and down

Yes, Linda and I are both based there,

You live in Los Angeles now?

29

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 30

- tom JonEs -

and have been since the late seventies, but I work all over the world. She’s the shy and retiring one, I’m the gregarious one in the marriage. Linda is still the wonderful Welsh girl that I married.

Your work is international but Linda usually stays at home?

It’s her choice. But we are still in tune with each other, we still have fun with each other. We still discuss everything.

When did you first get some ladies’ underwear thrown at you?

At The Cococabana Club in New York in 1968. It was a tiny space to work in, on the same level as the audience, and it was very hot and I was perspiring a lot, and one or two people handed me napkins to take care of that. Then one lady stood up and the rest is history.

Later in the year I went to Las Vegas for the first time, and there they started throwing hotel keys as well.

Underwear is better, keys hurt if they hit you! I did meet the lady who first threw them. I told her that she’d better take care that she didn’t catch a cold without them!

tion in Wales, the gospel songs, which were very much the same as he’d learned in Mississippi. I would have loved him to visit the Rhondda Valley to listen to our choirs. I wish I’d seen more of him in his last two years, but by then he had started pushing people away from him, and he didn’t return calls. But I have many cherished memories of Elvis. Especially singing ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ together, now that was rather special.

Does religion play any part in your life today?

I was raised as a Presbyterian, but I don’t go to church any more, however I’ve never lost my faith and I pray in my bedroom every night. I ask that my family and friends, and everyone who works with me are looked after, and I thank God for giving me this voice. I hope that he lets me keep it for a few more years!

“I met Elvis many times... he’d invite us up to his room in the hotel where he stayed after the shows, and we’d sing together...!”

You’ve admitted that you’ve had plastic surgery?

Yes, I had the fat removed from under my chin, and that’s why I’ve got a little goatee now, to hide the scar. And my teeth have been capped for a long time.

I had my nose straightened and my eyes done so that they didn’t look so heavy.

You and Elvis used to appear in different Las Vegas venues at the same time of year, did you ever meet him?

Many times. He’d invite us up to his room in the hotel where he stayed after the shows, and we’d sing together.

He was fascinated by the chapel tradi30

Life has taught you that?

Whatever happens, try and get some fun out of it. Count your blessings. When I had that TB, there was a lamp-post at the end of our street, and I’d look at it out of my bedroom window, and I promised myself if I recovered enough to be able to walk to it one day, I’d never complain again. I did and I haven’t.

Your tipple of choice is?

A good vodka martini. I like a drink but never ever before a show.

Your advice to someone starting out today would be?

Go with your instincts, and trust them.

A life motto?

No. My motto is ‘keep the fire within!’

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 31

Meet Tom at Market Rasen this month... this month we’ve four pairs of tickets for readers hoping to see tom in the county...

Rasen Rocks returns to the county’s Jockey Club-owned race course this year, with a special guest. tom Jones will enjoy a flutter before making his audience’s hearts flutter too, with a performance of his greatest hits from It’s Not Unusual to Delilah and Green Green Grass of Home.

Before the live music begins, the audience will enjoy an afternoon of racing beginning at 5.40pm and featuring six races in total. the 90 minute concert begins at 8.10pm. this will be the fourth such event at market rasen with 2014’s event featuring Wet Wet Wet and 2013’s concert headlined by mcFly. the fixture is the flagship event in the 144 acre racecourse’s calendar which was treated to an £800,000 revamp earlier in 2015. n Tickets are now available to see Tom Jones at Market Rasen Racecourse on Saturday 15th August with gates from 3.40pm. £15/children, £28/adults. Call for details of VIP hospitality area Tom’s Tent, which includes a three course meal and closer position to the main stage; 0844 579 3009 or see marketrasen.thejockeyclub.co.uk.

We’ve four pairs of tickets to give away to readers who can answer the following question: What milestone birthday has Sir Tom recently celebrated? Email your answer to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk. We’ll randomly pick four correct answers from all entries.

31

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 32

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 33

- tHEatrE in LinCoLnsHirE -

THE SHOW

must go on aLL tHE WorLd’s a stagE... EsPECiaLLY tHE outdoor Bits WHiCH LinCoLn’s CHaPtErHousE tHEatrE ComPanY taKEs adVantagE oF. it’s onE oF tHE most suCCEssFuL outdoor tHEatrE ComPaniEs, staging morE tHan 170 PErFormanCEs EaCH sEason. WE WErE trEatEd to a PrEViEW oF tHEir FortHComing sEason, attEnding tHE drEss rEHEarsaL oF tHEir 2015 FLagsHiP PErFormanCE oF JanE austEn’s PridE & PrEJudiCE... images & words: Rob davis.

if you love getting lost in austen, this summer you can enjoy a performance by one of the UK’s most successful travelling theatre companies. Chapterhouse Theatre Company is based in Lincoln, but travel across the UK to deliver over 150 productions each year.

Chapterhouse’s performances are by no means am dram with a troupe of around 20 professional actors employed each year.

At the time of writing, dress rehearsals are taking place for this season’s performances, so we treated ourselves to an unrivalled outdoor theatre experience and met one of its directors, Rebecca Gadsby.

“We’re a really hard-working group, but absolutely fanatical about putting on the very best productions we can,” says Rebecca.

“The company comprises three different casts. Each cast works on two shows each, so this year we’ve a total of six shows, each tour does over 50 shows and over 170 shows in total.”

The company has offices in the centre of Lincoln and also has a very good working relationship with Burton Hathow Prep School near Saxilby.

The school lets the company rehearse in its grounds and, in return Chapterhouse are giving pupils the chance to join in drama and dance workshops lead by Chapterhouse's show choreographer. Parents are also invited

creative team gets together, with an in house writer - Laura Turner - the company’s two directors, and our producer Richard Main.”

“Venue booking is usually completed in January and it’s about this time that scripts are completed, set building gets underway and costumes are produced.”

“Pearl Constance is our in-house Costumier and she works really hard producing around 120 costumes each season. Our costumes are so authentic that we’re also called upon to hire them out to other companies.”

“The actors carry on regardless, even in the face of past distractions like a duck and row of ducklings trickling across the stage during a Shakespearean soliloquy!”

This year the company will present a smouldering Mr Darcy in Pride & Prejudice - which is now the company’s most popular production - as well as The Jungle Book and The Secret Garden; productions designed to appeal to children.

In addition, Chapterhouse will present The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, a production of Jane Eyre which is new for 2015, and the most popular Shakespearean play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

to the dress rehearsal performances - like the one we attended - in early June.

Three teepees house the actors and serve as a sort of makeshift green room with each actor not just delivering their lines, but erecting scenery and they are also responsible for looking after costumes, makeup and props on tour.

“We decide about a year in advance which productions we’ll be presenting,” says Rebecca. “It’s in the early autumn that the

“We’ve been established since 2000 and though Shakespeare is a mainstay for us, the period dramas we host are becoming really popular too.”

“Some of our venues are stately homes, so when you’ve a regency production like Pride & Prejudice against that backdrop it works really well. Austen has a massive following and audiences even turn up in full costume - some really elaborate ones to enjoy our performances.”

“Shakespeare gave little in the way of production notes so there’s plenty of scope for, for instance, staging a Victorian or Georgian version of his work, but with plays like Austen, audiences are looking for accuracy and faithfulness to the text.”

33

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 34

- tHEatrE in LinCoLnsHirE -

Far Left: Fergus Leathem and Fergus Rees - enemies on-stage, thankfully, rather more friendly off-stage!

The team spend around four months on the road, travelling from venue to venue, setting up each performance and then acting.

Left: Performances take place outdoors no matter what the weather.

The company creates its own sets, costumes and writes its own scripts.

Plus, the social conventions of a regency play are central to its narrative, so we don’t play around with the era in which it’s set.”

Below: Evelyn Shaw who plays Lydia Bennett and Janna Fox who plays Elizabeth Bennett..

Pride & Prejudice is watched by audiences of anywhere from 500-700 people but at Chatsworth in 2013 - at a Regency festival celebrating 200 years of Austen - over 3,000 watched the production.

The actors report a much stronger connection with their audience, closer physically, but with the cast able to see and engage with them too, rather than seeing just the first few rows of an audience before the blinding brightness of stage lighting disappears into a sea of black.

Things occasionally go awry - especially the weather during the British ‘summer’ - but actors carry on regardless, even in the face of past distractions like a duck and row of ducklings trickling across the stage during a serious Shakespearean soliloquy!

Likewise, there are no microphones so the actors, each of whom have undergone professional voice coaching, really have to project their voices.

“This is the telling of stories without the special effects, lighting, or editing we expect from TV and film...”

34

Right: Lydia Bennett (Evelyn Shaw) with Mr Wickham (Fergus Leathem).

“In Elizabethan times, actors would travel around, serving as cast and crew, so rather than serving as something new and novel, we like to think that this is a return to the way theatre should be enjoyed,” says Rebecca.

“This is the telling of stories without the special effects, lighting, or editing we expect from TV and film.”

“To carry that off, you need a really good narrative, which is what storytellers like Austen or playwrights like Shakespeare provided. That’s why we choose our plays really carefully and it’s why, each summer, our audiences look on the Chapterhouse name as a mark of quality theatre.” n Chapterhouse Theatre presents The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes at Gunby Hall, Spilsby on Saturday 11th July from 7pm, A Midsummer Night's Dream at Kelham Hall, Newark on Friday 7th August from 7pm, Jane Eyre at Elsham Hall, Brigg on Sunday 16th August from 7.30pm, The Secret Garden at Gunby Hall on 22nd August from 6.30pm Pride & Prejudice at The Petwood Hotel on Sunday 23rd August 6.30pm. information on how to buy tickets from 01522 569222 or see www.chapterhouse.org.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 35

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 36

The Lincolnshire International Chamber

Music Festival The liCMf celebrates not one but two anniversaries this year with the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta along with the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s alice in wonderland. the festival this year, will focus on this fascinating and complex relationship between music and the written word...

The prestigious Lincolnshire International Chamber Festival, will take place between the 10th and 15th August. Now in its twelfth season, this event has become an established fixture in the musical calendar. The festival is somewhat unique in that it takes concerts to venues around the county, thereby enabling Lincolnshire folk to experience top class performers without having to travel far.

with Ashley Wass. The narrator for this concert will be the children’s TV presenter, Chris Jarvis.

The second is a special project entitled Wonderland. The Project has been created by Ashley Wass and violinist Matthew Trusler.

Thirteen living composers have contributed

The Artistic Director of the festival, Lincolnshire-born pianist Ashley Wass, has an established international performing career. Ashley always manages to produce an eclectic mix of programmes, comprising well-known pieces, some delightful discoveries and the occasional new work, based around the general festival theme of the year. In 2015, the theme is Magna Musica, to reflect the events celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.

The line-up for Festival 2015, includes many artists with established top flight international careers plus a relative newcomer, Isata Kanneh-Mason, who was a BBC Young Musician of the Year 2014 Finalist.

As well as the usual evening concerts, there are also two daytime events, aimed at the younger generation and the ‘young-atheart’!

The first, Children’s Corner will be performed

by Isata who originates from Nottingham, 36

to the work, which is based on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The script is written by author Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. It will be performed by Ashley Wass on piano and Mathew Trusler playing violin with Chris Jarvis as the narrator.

“I am especially delighted to be presenting a project that is very close to my own heart as it’s raising funds for the Lenny Trusler Children’s Foundation,” says Ashley Wass.

“It has been by far the most rewarding musical project with which I have ever been involved.”

The festival organisation has a wider aim of educating and encouraging young people to appreciate good music and these concerts build on the work of the school based workshops programme with the professional musicians who come to not only perform at the monthly Lunchtime Concerts in Lincoln Drill Hall but also to take part in the workshops, throughout the year.

“It has been by far the most rewarding musical project with which I have ever been involved...”

Once again the festival will be welcoming BBC Radio Three to record some of the concerts for future broadcasts. This is a collaboration that has been going on for several years between the Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival and the radio station and is a reflection of the high standard of the performances.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 37

The ChaMBeR

fesTival PROgRaMMe

love letters Monday 10th august, 7.30pm.

County assembly Rooms Beethoven arr. Hummel Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 will be performed by the Trio Apaches and Kathryn Thomas on the flute.

Children’s Corner Tuesday 11th august, 11:00am. lincoln drill hall Debussy played by Isata Kanneh-Mason on the piano then The Jungle Book also performed by Isata. More stories follow.

The last word Tuesday 11th august, 7:30pm.

Methodist Church in Market Rasen Beethoven String Quartet in F major, Op. 135 starts followed by Haydn The Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross, Op. 51 performed by The Benyounes Quartet.

Tea with Tolstoy wednesday 12th august, 7:30pm. st. wulfram’s Church in grantham Beethoven Sonata for violin and piano in A major, Op. 47 Kreutzer with Ashley Wass and Matthew Trusler. Janáček String Quartet No. 1 Kreutzer Sonata and Chopin Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8 by The Benyounes Quartet and the Trio Apaches. wonderland Thursday 13th august, 2.30pm. lincoln drill hall Wonderland is a brand new project started in order to raise money for the Lenny Trusler Children’s Foundation.

Mirror of life friday 14th august, 7:30pm st Mary’s Church, horncastle BBC Three will be present at this concert with performances from the Trio Apaches.

Ode to freedom saturday 15th august, 6:00pm. lincoln drill hall An introduction to Beethoven’s 9th Symphony by Thomas Carroll, with musical illustrations by Ashley Wass and Leon McCawley.

for more information, call the Box Office on 01522 873894 or visit www.licmf.org.uk.

37

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 38

38

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 39

39

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 40

What’s On...

Find out What’s on this month with events taking place in many different venues across the county. in addition to theatre productions, festivals are in abundance throughout the month of august... iOlaNThe aT liNCOlN CasTle friday 31st July This brilliant evening of Gilbert and Sullivan at the castle celebrates the style, wit and humour of Illyria, local drama group. The classic comic opera can be enjoyed with a picnic and a blanket in the grounds.

01522 782040 www.lincolncastle.com

easT kiRkBy aiR shOw saturday 1st august Lincolnshire’s biggest independent air show at East Kirkby is one of the many events on in August this month set to help raise funds for the ongoing restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611. With a limit of only 4,000 tickets, try to buy them early.

01790 763207 www.lincsaviation.co.uk

PuNCh aNd Judy fesTival saturday 1st august Experience traditional Punch & Judy shows in Lincoln’s City Square. Travel from one booth to the other or just pop by for a one-off show whilst shopping, grabbing a bite to eat or just relaxing in a cafe.

01522 545711 www.lincolnbig.co.uk

BaTTle Of BRiTaiN leCTuRes saturday 1st august Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre offer a lecture and a tour commemorating the anniversary of the battle of Britain. The day will show the grandeur of the vehicles there.

01529 308207 www.community.lincolnshire.gov.uk

40

Jesus ChRisT suPeRsTaR

- FESTIVALS BuRghley filM fesTival wednesday 29th July There will be five days and five nights of fabulous films alongside a classic British BBQ to enjoy in the grounds of Burghley House. With new and old films, Burghley Film Festival can be enjoyed by the whole family.

01780 752451 www.burghley.co.uk

ChaMBeR MusiC fesTival Monday 10th august This festival of chamber music in venues across Lincolnshire will celebrate the fascinating relationship between music and the written word.

There are two important anniversaries incorporated in the celebrations including Alice in Wonderland and Magna Carta. See our feature in this edition.

01522 873 894 www.licmf.org.uk

hOllaNd fOOd fesTival saturday 15th august The South Holland Food Festival celebrates the culinary delights of the county. The castle grounds in Spalding will hold a fantastic food fair with many different food related activities and plenty of local produce; it’s a great opportunity for local businesses also.

01775 764598 www.sholland.gov.uk

saturday 1st august The show that ran in Lincoln Cathedral throughout July has one opening at the start of August. With the event scheduled as part of the 800th anniversary Magna Carta celebrations, it seems the whole of Lincolnshire want to attend with the event almost sold out. It’s a fully immersive performance with promises that you’ll be on the front row at some point. The event will run in the Nave of Lincoln Cathedral.

01522 561600 www.lincolncathedral.com

dOg shOw aT MaBleThORPe sunday 2nd august With a number of dog shows for you to enter, a mobile dog wash and plenty of stalls, pamper your dogs this weekend with rosettes and prizes to ‘fifth place puppies.’ Also, enjoy a classic car show, refreshments, ice cream, tombolas and auctions all in aid of Bullies in Need. £1.50 to enter dogs in competition. rescue@bulliesinneed.info www.bulliesinneed.info

BaTTle Of liNCOlN saturday 8th august Experience the 1141 Battle of Lincoln at Lincoln Castle with medieval soldiers and incredible stunts. With different parts of the recently renovated castle being used to host different medieval events, the day is sure to be a success and a great celebration of Lincoln hundreds of years ago.

01522 782040 www.lincolncastle.com

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 41

send your press releases and events to: Features Editor via tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk.

helPRiNghaM feasT saturday 8th august The church will be holding a vintage brass band concert over a feast to go towards the upkeep of village defibrillators. Not only will there be a brass band and supper, but you have the chance to enjoy historic tours of the church, dog shows, stalls, refreshments and live music from the car park. It ends with a Songs of Praise service in the church.

01522 545458 www.lincsfm.co.uk

skegNess swiTChed ON saturday 8th august Skegness illuminations will be switched on this month with a dazzling array of lights and colour as always. This will kick off the Skegness Carnival on the following day with brightly coloured floats, fantastic local bands and a truly magical atmosphere as you relive the Skegness holidays you experienced as a child with the family.

01507 601111 www.visitskegnessandmablethorpe.com

- HIDDEN ENGLAND BuRghley hOuse

ROCkiNghaM CasTle

Thursday 3rd - 6th september The world famous Burghley Horse Trials will be at Burghley House with performances from dressage to cross country to show jumping with some incredibly designed jumps. Many stalls will also be in the grounds of Burghley alongside the equestrian sports area.

sunday 30th august The Vikings of Middle England return to Rockingham Castle again this year with battles, pageants and living history tours. There will be entertaining battles between Vikings in the grounds.

01536 770240 www.rockinghamcastle.com

01933 304744 www.burghley-horse.co.uk

gRiMsThORPe CasTle luNChTiMe PiaNO ReCiTal wednesday 12th august Pianist and composer Charles Timberlake returns to Lincoln Cathedral this month with his unique blends of sacred and secular performances on the piano.

01522 561600 www.lincolncathedral.com

sunday 2nd august A Rolls Royce Owners Picnic can be enjoyed in the grounds of Grimsthorpe Castle this month. See a range of some of the finest vehicles ever made parked in front of the castle. The owners will be happy to answer any questions.

01778 591205 www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

41

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 42

What’s On...

- NGS OPEN GARDENS guNBy hall & gaRdeNs

walNuT TRee COTTage

spilsby, Pe23 5ss sunday 2nd august An incredible eight acres of formal and walled gardens. There’s a carp pond, a sweeping lawn and historical relevance with the property being built all the way back in 1700 by Sir William Massingberd. Admission is £5.00, child £2.50. Homemade teas in the Gunby tearoom.

lincoln, lN5 0NN sunday 2nd august A peaceful half acre garden full of interesting perennials planted in long, curved and colour themed borders.

Many old varieties of roses feature throughout. Combined admission with the Old House. Homemade teas at Welbourn Village Hall and local honey and bee products for sale.

The Old hOuse

Old QuaRRy lOdge

lincoln, lN5 0NJ sunday 2nd august The formal front garden of this listed Georgian house was redesigned by Guy Petheram. Gravel, paving and pebble mosaics provide the hard landscaping around beds with box hedging, clipped Portuguese laurel, lavender and roses. Admission is £3.00, child free. Homemade teas at Welbourn Village Hall.

Brigg, dN20 0RB sunday 16th august Approximately, half an acre of sloping garden with formal and informal features. Abundant borders and island beds with architectural focal points and Mediterranean influence in parts. The garden has all year round interest and celebrates Britain. Admission £3.50, child free.

Cream teas at Village Hall, Elsham.

liNCOlNshiRe MOTORshOw sunday 16th august There will be hundreds of vehicles displayed along the Brayford Waterfront in Lincoln along with live local music. Look out for cars, vans, trucks, campers and vintage tractors.

Specialist service attendants will also be there to offer advice on your own motor.

01522 545711 www.lincolnbig.co.uk

aNTiQues & hOMe shOw Monday 17th august The Lincolnshire Antiques & Home Show, originally established in 1995 at RAF Swinderby, is a flagship event attracting visitors from all four corners of the world.

The show has become an unmissable event for collectors, interior designers, retail buyers, set-designers, props buyers, landscape architects, restauranteurs and those passionate about creating a stylish living space.

01298 27493 www.asfairs.com

suPeRBike ChaMPiONshiP friday 21st august Cadwell Park's annual Party in the Park is back again this August to Lincolnshire for an even more amazing event than any other motor biking event. The MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season, home to the famous mountain and airborne super bikes, is on the 21st August this year. An international line up including Josh Brookes, Broc Parkes, Vittorio Iannuzzo and Robbin Harms. £34/adult.

01507 343248 www.cadwellpark.co.uk

42

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 43

send your press releases and events to: Features Editor via tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk.

live aT The liON iN BiCkeR

ChildReN’s hisTORy fesTival

saturday 22nd august Ye Olde Red Lion at Bicker is hosting a free live music event in their beer gardens which will include all types of music from jazz to blues and soul to motown. There will be posh Lincolnshire sausage platters available, special drinks deals and traditional pub games. Local musicians will be there and donations to local charities are welcomed.

sunday 23rd august A whole weekend of hands on fun at Lincoln Castle. Join the Roman Army and take the King's shilling as a Georgian sailor.

There are lots and lots of things to make and do and personal appearances from CBeebies’ Mike the Knight at intervals throughout each day £12/adults £7/child.

01775 821200 www.redlionbicker.co.uk

ChaRiTy suMMeR Ball saturday 22nd august The Bridge Hotel in Scunthorpe will set the scene for a beautiful summer ball thanks to the Lincolnshire and Nottingham Air Ambulance. The money raised will go to the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance Trust and also the British Heart Foundation. £20/ticket including an Indian buffet, local band and disco.

01522 548469 www.ambucopter.org.uk

liNCs sTeaM & viNTage Rally saturday 22nd august The Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally in August 2015 will be the 30th in the show’s history. It now occupies 80 acres of the Lincolnshire Showground and invites around 1500 exhibits. Look out for fairground rides, incredible steam engines and vintage machinery.

01507 605937 www.lsvr.org

1940’s day iN liNCOlN sunday 23rd august Celebrate Britain in true 1940s spirit along Lincoln’s Brayford Waterfront. The Lancashire Belle will be in attendance singing 40s favourites in addition to living history, a wartime blitz fire engine display and vintage military vehicles. It’s hoped there will be a special flyover from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight.

01522 545711 www.lincolnbig.co.uk

01522 782040 www.lincolncastle.com

BiRd Of PRey day wednesday 26th august Skegness Nature Land Seal Sanctuary is the perfect place to take the kids during the summer holidays especially when there’s a bird of prey day on. This offers the perfect opportunity for the kids to learn new things and get up close to a variety of owls and hawks. Visitors can also have pictures taken with the birds. £2/ticket.

01754 764345 www.skegnessnatureland.co.uk

NaTiONal yOuTh ChOiR saturday 29th august Lincoln Cathedral are very lucky and extremely proud to have the national youth choir perform as part of their summer festival called NYCGB. The programme is referred to as being euphoric celebrating escape, freedom and release. £12/admission.

01522 561644 www.lincolncathedral.com

- MARKETS aRTisTs’ MaRkeT saturday 1st august Nestled between the Cathedral and Castle, the artists’ market offers visitors the chance to see unique artworks and crafts. This gives you the chance to buy bespoke pieces for your home or unique gifts for loved ones.

01522 545458 www.visitlincoln.com

faRMeRs’ MaRkeT wednesday 12th august This conveniently located market sits at the bottom of Lincoln’s Steep Hill, amongst the city’s buzzing High Street. If you want a very intimate market that offers one to one advice, as well as locally sourced produce, then the farmers’ market in Lincoln will be perfect.

01522 545458 www.visitlincoln.com

CRafT MaRkeT saturday 8th august Shop for bespoke, and beautifully hand-crafted ornaments, jewellery and pottery that is available to buy from the local retailers that make up the craft market in Lincoln.

01522 545458 www.visitlincoln.com

43

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 44

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Magna Carta Dinner

Held in the Nave of Lincoln Cathedral... as part of the Magna Carta 800th Anniversary celebrations, the Cathedral held a ‘Magna Carta Dinner’ in the Nave.

The dinner was a fundraising event hosted by the Dean. The event sold out early and was a formal, black tie dinner which included a champagne reception, a four-course dinner and an array of entertainment from an auction to musicians all going to a great cause and celebrating an important historical document that’s lasted an incredible 800 years. There were 12 lots in the auction and some of the pieces were commissioned especially to celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta. These unique pieces were on display in Lincoln Cathedral prior to the event. There are other events associated with the Magna Carta throughout the rest of the year. n To find out about Lincoln Cathedral’s Magna Carta events programme visit www.lincolncathedral.com.

Feature your event in our magazine.

44

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 45

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

45

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 46

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

Feature your event in our magazine.

46

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 47

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

47

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 48

48

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:13 Page 49

A Ship-Shape New

BOATHOUSE a new look restaurant, exciting al fresco dining and what’s this - an ‘on the house’ carafe of wine for diners? there are more reasons than ever to enjoy the already excellent farndon Boathouse, offering fine dining and entertainment just a stone’s throw from newark...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

farndon Boathouse is one of our favourite restaurants at the best of times. It offers fine dining in a stylish environment, and a programme of live music. This season though, there’s even more reason to dine at the restaurant, situated about five minutes from Newark, half an hour from Lincoln, Sleaford or Grantham and not a great deal further from Stamford.

As Pride goes to press the restaurant, located on the banks of the Trent just next door to Farndon Marina - the largest inland marina in the UK - is marking its seventh anniversary.

Main Course: Butter poached chicken ‘Coq au Leekie’ with prunes, leeks, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, peas, spinach and a crispy potato terrine.

To celebrate, owner Dan Garner and his co-directors Adam & Robin Perkins are planning a few changes. A refurbishment of the restaurant isn’t necessary - we think the place still looks smart with its pine floors, exposed beams and ventilation system, its bi-fold doors and contemporary fireplaces.

Nonetheless, a fresh look and new chairs will be completed in mid-September, and will freshen up the restaurant.

Also making an appearance is a new woodfired pizza oven which will be used not only 49

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 50

Left: The provision of al fresco dining will improve even further this month with the installation of an outdoor pizza oven.

Below: Confit duck leg with sweet potato mash and Iberico chorizo.

Opposite: Heirloom tomatoes, black olive caramel, roast courgettes & mozzarella.

“Should you be enjoying Farndon Boathouse a little later in the evening, a new free wine after nine promotion provides diners with a carafe of house red of white...”

dedicated Sunday lunch menu offers a choice of robust roasts like Scotch rib of beef and loin of pork. Service is from noon to 3pm with evening service from 6-9.30pm and the restaurant is open seven days a week with Sunday evening service reverting to à la carte service and offering Sunday Sessions branded live music (a mix of jazz, soloists or bands performing anything from pop covers to easy listening, jazz and classical music).

Opposite: Farndon Boathouse has a newly promoted head chef, and will, in September, embark on a complete refurbishment of its already great looking dining room.

to create artisan posh-pizzas but also dishes which work best when cooked long and slow, like lamb shank; blade of beef; pulled pork and so on. Farndon Boathouse will also utilise the gentle heat to bake the bread and pastries it makes each day.

New marketing collateral with parcel paper design and a retro typewriter font will complete the look and visually underwrite Dan’s desire to soften the industrial look of the restaurant, adding more of a comfortable rustic feel.

Whilst the design of menus will change, their composition will remain, which is good news for diners. There’s a lunchtime menu with eight starters, two sharing boards, five gourmet sandwiches plus eight main courses and five grill options (flat iron steak, 7oz fillet, a 20oz Butcher’s Block and gourmet burger).

We can’t think of many places offering such choice during lunchtime service, and a

During evening service, there’s a similar number of dishes plus an Early Bird option where diners enjoying the hospitality of Farndon Boathouse can enjoy selected à la carte dishes for just £14.95/two courses, £17.95/three courses on weeknights and during weekend service. Should you be enjoying Farndon Boathouse a little later in the evening, a new free wine after nine promotion provides diners with a carafe of house red or white on Friday and Saturday evenings.

A brigade of ten chefs is now under the jurisdiction of Luke Hickman. A former student of Dan at New College in Nottingham, Dan saw ‘a spark of potential’ in the student and took him on at The Boathouse. Seven years later the chef now heads up the kitchen, producing over a hundred covers in the dining rooms and a further 30 outdoors.

Luke enjoys using a range of local ingredients, from Millside Veg to Paolo’s Seafood in West Bridgford, to butchers Ray Campbell John and Doncasters. Naturally all bread is made in house and sauces, ice creams, desserts and petit fours are all made by the brigade too.

Highlights of the menu for us include a bouillabaisse style fish bowl, one of the grill options with sauces including a daring snail

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 51

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 52

“We really can’t fault Farndon Boathouse for its technical excellence, its character, or the imagination and choice offered to diners...”

As Pride goes to press, Farndon Boathouse will host its annual live music garden party event, attended by over 500 people. Other forthcoming events include an August bank holiday Sunday Session with Joe Strange.

Saturday 19th September will see Brunch & Bubbles - a Prosecco and brunch event from 11am accompanied by jazz musician Dino Baptiste, whilst Friday 23rd October sees Beatlemania at the Boathouse with an appearance by tribute act The Fab Four.

We really can’t fault Farndon Boathouse for its technical excellence, its character, or the imagination and choice offered to diners.

It’s a restaurant which makes diners smile, with sparkling clean presentation of dishes which are clever but retain the fundamentals of robust, cohesive flavours.

and garlic butter, option, or one of the sharing board options, from an antipasti option to whole baked camembert.

Follow this with one of five desserts or a cheeseboard option, or enjoy coffee with homemade petit fours. A choice of over 40 wines all divided up into sections like ‘Classics’ and ‘If You Love to Experiment’ all help to create a rounded dining experience.

52

The restaurant’s revamp should be complete by the middle of September, but even prior to that, the stylish Farndon Boathouse is one of our strong recommendations. A rustic al fresco oven providing warm bread, artisan pizzas and slow-cooked meat will only improve an already excellent restaurant.

With live music, a comfortable environment, well-thought out menu and bags of talent in the kitchen, this is one venue which offers character, great flavours and all that jazz.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 53

Sample Menu startErs Heirloom tomatoes £5.95 Heirloom tomatoes, black olive caramel, roast courgettes and mozzarella. duck salad Asian duck salad with red chillies, cucumber, bean shoots & coriander, hoisin & plum dressing, roast peanuts. scallops Pan fried Shetland scallops, braised butter beans & leeks with Iberico morcilla black pudding.

£7.50

£11.95

mains Pork ribs £14.95 ‘Smoking’ BBQ glazed pork ribs, Boathouse ‘slaw, corn on cob, hot sticky BBQ sauce & skinny fries. thai Fish Bowl £16.95 ‘The Thai Fish Bowl’ – Thai infused coconut milk broth with chilli, lemongrass, coriander & lime, salmon, white fish, prawns, mussels, crayfish & rice noodles.

Flat iron steak £15.95 Served with roasted vine tomato, grilled field mushroom, triple cooked hand cut chips and a choice of béarnaise, Stilton or peppercorn Sauce or try the venue’s snail & garlic parsley butter.

Pudding Eton mess Strawberries with elderflower syrup and ginger crumb.

£6.50

Chocolate truffle Cake Chocolate truffle cake with candied peanuts and milk ice cream.

£6.50

Boathouse Cheeseboard £9.95 With Kelston Park British Brie, Sparkenhoe Red Leicester, Cropwell Bishop Stilton, Bosworth Ash goats cheese and Manchego hard cheese. Onion marmalade, quince jelly and fig cake.

The farndon Boathouse, The Riverside, farndon, Newark, Notts, Ng24 3sX Tel: 01636 676578 web: www.farndonboathouse.co.uk Lunches from 12noon - 3pm. Evening service from 6pm - 9.30pm, 6pm-6.45pm ‘Early Bird.’

53

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 54

SUMMER DINING...

Now the weather is getting better come and dine in our lovely gardens NEW SUMMER MENU NOW AVAILABLE

SUNDAY LUNCHES £21.95 for 3 courses in restaurant only.

Bar meals also available.

54

OPEN TO NON RESIDENTS Lunch Monday to Saturday 12 noon – 2.30pm, Dinner 6pm – 9.30pm. Food served all day Sunday, last orders 7.45pm

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 55

The Queen’s Head KIRKBY LA THORPE, SLEAFORD

ENJOY QUALITY SUMMER DINING WITH THE FRESHEST LOCAL INGREDIENTS This summer we’ve a wealth of dining opportunities with lunchtime and evening menus all utilising the freshest, highest quality local ingredients.

See our feature in this edition for more on our new summer menus.

ON THE A17 AT SLEAFORD, NG34 9NU Call 01529 305743 | www.thequeensheadinn.com

55

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 56

Fit for a

QUEEN as summer menus make their debut at the Queen’s Head, one of the most well-regarded pub restaurants in Lincolnshire prepares for its 2015 listing in foodie bible the good Pub guide. this month, we enjoy a return visit to Kirkby la thorpe...

Words & Photos: Rob Davis.

One of the most popular pub restaurants in Lincolnshire, The Queen’s Head at Kirkby la Thorpe attracts diners from Sleaford, Lincoln, Boston... and from The Good Food Guide.

As Pride goes to press, its mention in the diner’s guide, commissioned by Waitrose, will validate what we already know; that The Queen’s Head offers upmarket dining in a comfortable pub setting with a convenient location and a newly refurbished dining room.

Old pictures in the restaurant show a traditional coaching inn on what was then a road less-travelled; now the A17, close to Sleaford. The dining room is where the old stables used to be, and has been extended in 2004 and 2007, in line with the restaurant’s increased popularity - and the reputation the restaurant enjoys today is solely down to owners John and Paul, who took on the business back in 1997.

Main Course: Chicken with Stilton, smoked bacon and baby leeks.

56

John was raised in North Lincolnshire and then spent a number of years working in the Burgundy region of France at the three-Michelin-star Château de Bellecroix near Chagny. He wanted to return to the county to take advantage of the fresh local

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:14 Page 57

57

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 58

Above: A recent makeover of the dining room precedes a makeover of the restaurant’s orangery as Pride goes to press.

complete with new wallcoverings, carpets and soft furnishings; it’s smartened up the dining room nicely.

Right: John Clark, Chef Patron.

Also new to the venue as Pride goes to press are new summer menus which have been rationalised over the past year or so to leave a still decent number of dishes for diners to choose from. Diners can enjoy concessionary dining with two courses and coffee for £14.95 during early service six days a week, with steak and fish specials available, or you can order from the à la carte menu.

Below: Chicken liver and brandy parfait pâté, with Cumberland and port sauce.

“The Queen’s Head still surpasses expectation even to those of us familiar with the place...”

There are 10 starters, 15 main courses and nine desserts plus a cheese option, with plenty of local suppliers utilised, from Grasmere Farm to Grimsby’s M&J Seafood and Boston’s shellfish supplier Gerald Farmer. ingredients grown in the fields surrounding the restaurants, and to be close to his family.

John’s father is a former gamekeeper, so with that influence, plus the advantage of classical French training, the chef was able to bring lots of experience and imagination to a dining room that would quickly become one of the most popular quality pub restaurants in the county.

The restaurant’s location, close to the A17, slightly lower than the roadside, with shrubbery between the two, plus the low ceilings and exposed beams of the dining room, does create quite a dimly lit, cosy, atmosphere.

In winter there are wood burners, whilst in the summer months, an arbor drenched in roses and petunias, plus a large orangery provide plenty of space to enjoy the sun.

The latter is due to receive a makeover as Pride goes to press, which will follow last summer’s re-styling of the dining room

58

Vegetables are mostly grown in the fields all around the A17, Lincoln cheese suppliers like Michael and Mary Davenport of Cote Hill and Ulceby’s Lincolnshire Poacher are used, and though some of his sorbets and ice creams are made in house, John also takes advantage of the expertise of Spilsby’s Robin Dennett for his ice creams.

Our starter option of pâté featured chicken livers and brandy with a light, smooth parfait texture, a Cumberland and port sauce and toasted walnut bread which, like all of the restaurant’s bread, is made in house. All well and good but I’m afraid when we visit we can’t help but order the Lincolnshire Plate, with chine, haslet, pickles, Poacher cheese and homemade chutney. The dish is my personal favourite; it’s simple, light enough not to spoil the appetite pre-main course, and of course, it’s entirely patriotic!

Main course options will especially appeal to those who enjoy English cuisine with new dishes like the Grasmere farm plate – a twice-cooked cider-braised belly pork option

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 59

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 60

with sausage, crackling and Bramley apple mash. There’s also a blade of beef with horseradish mash and our featured dish of chicken with Stilton and bacon, or a Gressingham duck with orange sauce.

The menu’s rationalisation retains locally sourced steaks, with a reasonably priced 8oz fillet steak at just £21.95, whilst those who enjoy fish can choose from salmon with local asparagus, a main course of scallops or a very popular fish pie with salmon, prawns, and Poacher cheese topped with cream sauce.

With an extensive wine list and attentive service, The Queen’s Head is a great place to dine, and plenty of new dishes on the menu, which we’ve not seen in other pub restaurants, ensure that there’s something new or unique to enjoy too.

John’s technical chefcraft is flawless but his creativity and presentation imbue a sense of imagination as well as quality. We’ve known The Queen’s Head since first publishing Pride over 13 years ago, and have pretty much worked our way through the previous menu, being consistently satisfied with each dish.

“John’s technical chefcraft is flawless but his creativity and presentation also imbue a sense of imagination as well as quality...”

To finish, there’s a flagship chocolate assiette for two with mousse, white chocolate brülée, hot chocolate pudding and coffee chocolate éclairs. Alternatively, a Pimm’s jellied strawberry option, white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake and warm marmalade tart are also very popular.

60

With a new menu and some imaginative dishes, plus the imminent refurbishment of the summery conservatory, there are still plenty of reasons why you should revisit one of Lincolnshire’s highest quality and best-loved pub restaurant. God save The Queen’s Head!

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 61

Sample Menu startErs scallops £9.95 A warm salad of seared Scottish king scallops & smoked streaky bacon, warm lemon & white wine vinaigrette dressing & croutons.

Lincolnshire Plate £7.95 Platter of Lincolnshire stuffed chine & haslet with mixed pickles & house chutney. abbey Parks asparagus £7.95 Fresh Lincolnshire asparagus bundle, Parma ham wrapped, rocket leaves, Hollandaise sauce & soft free range egg.

mains grasmere Pork Plate £16.95 Twice cooked cider braised pork belly, black pudding fritter & sausage. Served on Bramley apple mash with crackling & cider gravy. salmon Fillet £16.95 Simple poached fillet of salmon on buttered local asparagus & purple sprouting broccoli, homemade lemon Hollandaise. gressingham duck £18.95 Pan-fried breast of Gressingham duck, maple glazed on a sweet potato galette, apricot, brandy & orange sauce.

Blade of Beef £16.95 Slow cooked blade of beef, horseradish mash, red wine sauce with shallots & button mushrooms.

Pudding assiette of Chocolate £13.90/for two A plate of chocolate for two to share, including; chocolate mousse, white chocolate brûlée, hot chocolate pudding, ice creams, coffee chocolate éclairs & more.

Pimms Jellied strawberries Pimm’s jellied new season strawberries with blackcurrant sorbet.

£6.95

tart Warm orange & marmalade tart with orange & brandy custard.

£6.95

the Queen’s Head Cheeseboard £7.95 Slate of local cheese, Cote Hill Blue, Lincolnshire Poacher, Dam Buster & Cropwell Bishop Stilton with quince jelly, celery, grapes, crackers & Welbourn’s plum bread.

The Queen’s head, kirby la Thorpe, sleaford, lincs, Ng34 9Nu Tel: 01529 305743. web: www.thequeensheadinn.com Open seven days, lunchtime service from 12-2.30pm, evening service from 6pm-9.30pm.

61

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:21 Page 62

62

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 63

FABULOUS FOOD

Relaxed Atmosphere, Great Service is what you discover in our bar and restaurant Take a look at our delicious Summer Food & Wine menu TREAT THE FAMILY TO SUNDAY LUNCH Served all day Sunday 12 – 9pm

1 Course £12.50 2 Course £15.95 3 Course £18.50

Bookings advised to avoid dissapointment See our website for all our special offers

Riby Rd, Stallingborough

N/E Lincolnshire DN41 8BU.

Tel: 01469 561302

reception@stallingboroughgrange.co.uk

www.stallingboroughgrange.co.uk

63

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 64

Turning Over a New

LEAF

as authentic as asian cuisine can possibly be, we this month enjoy a trip to Newark’s Mint leaf, where the Parvez family have created a high quality pan-asian dining experience on the former site of a roadside diner...

authenticity is really important to the Parvez family. Upon creating their pan-Asian restaurant near Newark back in 2011, Mohammed, son Anwar and the team of three chefs in the restaurant’s kitchen were all determined that the cuisine they were to create would be a high quality, genuine reflection of their native country of Bangladesh rather than an Anglicised pastiche.

What is surprising, though, is that such a high quality reflection of eastern cuisine can be found on the site of the very antithesis of culinary quality - in premises once occupied by a chain of roadside diners.

It was an inauspicious location, but in fact, what it lacks in scenic views compared to a village pub or boutique hotel, The Mint Leaf more than makes up for in terms of parking availability, and definitely in terms of accessibility.

64

Murgh Shashlick: Tender pieces of chicken or lamb marinated in a blend of herbs and spices, skewered then grilled and served with capsicum, onions and tomato.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 65

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 66

Left: From mediocrity to magnificence - Mint Leaf was created within a former roadside diner.

Below: Bombay aloo and naan sides.

Opposite: Murgh Khazana chicken strips marinated with herbs, baked in a thick blend of aromatic sauce with exotic fruits.

“Mohammed and the team recognise the need to cook dishes in a long, slow fashion. Dedicated chefs are responsible for marinating the meat and the preparation of spice blends...”

In terms of authenticity, Mohammed recognises the need to cook dishes in a long, slow fashion. Dedicated chefs are responsible for the marination of meat and the specialist preparation of spice blends to create authentic curries.

Start your meal with a stack of popadoms and a chutney tray, enjoy one of four platters of mixed starters with seafood or vegetarian options available, or choose from over 20 individual starter dishes.

Below: One of The Mint Leaf’s sea bass starters.

It’s located on the A17/A46/A1 Newark roundabout, less than half an hour from Grantham, Sleaford and Lincoln.

The restaurant is completely unrecognisable from its previous incarnation, with smart furnishings, purple accents, candles and smart table linens all creating a contemporary look.

Frosted windows and the satisfied murmer of conversation from diners in the open plan 120 seater restaurant all block out any remembrance that the busy A46 is just adjacent to the restaurant.

Service is also prompt and there’s a diverse range of dishes to appeal to the avid currygoer and more Anglicised diner alike.

Main course dishes at The Mint Leaf have a predominantly Bangladeshi provenance, with a Tamil influence, and a range of Tandoori, Biriani and house special selections on a diverse menu, with dishes all accurately reflecting pan-Asian dining.

There are 12 tandoori dishes, 12 classic dishes, plus lamb specials, nine poultry, six fish, six biriyani and eight vegetarian options. Our recommendation, though, is to opt for one of Mohammed’s 13 signature dishes. Options include duck à l’orange, with Indian spices, chicken, beef and sea bass based dishes with everything from mildly spiced to flaming hot naga chilli infused flavours.

Crucially though, says Mohammed, the dining experience is about celebrating the diversity and depth of flavours that pan-Asian cuisine can provide rather than creating dishes that are too hot to handle.

“We’re really keen that everyone enjoys the dining experience,” says Mohammed.

“Good food takes time, and everything we produce is cooked freshly to order, so we’re happy for diners to seek our recommendations and to then tweak dishes according to a diner’s individual tastes.”

“If someone wants a dish to be milder or warmer, for example, we’re always delighted to accommodate that to act as ambassadors for some of the continent’s most flavoursome dishes.”

Local suppliers are still used by the restaurant, from Grimsby’s M&J Seafood providing daily deliveries of the best quality

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:15 Page 67

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 68

“The idea of our dining experience, especially with platters that diners can share, is to celebrate the whole continent...” noon remains equally popular at £10/head, whilst a takeaway service and ‘early bird’ dining from 5pm-7pm is ideal for keen diners. seafood to local butchers and veg suppliers, in conjunction with specialist suppliers, and there’s a choice of 13 bins of wine.

A dedicated dessert menu is forthcoming and there’s a choice of banquet meals for those who want to sample a selection of The Mint Leaf ’s most popular dishes, from around £18/head.

The restaurant’s Sunday Banquet from 68

“The idea of our dining experience, especially with platters that diners can share, is to create a really sociable, warm experience which celebrates the whole continent,” says Mohammed.

“We’re very much oriented towards quality rather than quantity or speed of preparation, and towards subtle seasoning over strong spices. The feedback we receive as a result is wonderful.”

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 69

Sample Menu startErs mint Leaf mixed Platter £10.95 Comprising of maas malai, lamb chops, hara murgh tikka and Delhi drumsticks.

Serves two. royal seafood Platter Comprising of salmon, squid, mussels and jhinga satay. Serves two.

£13.95

signature dishes Jhinga massala £17.95 Whole King prawns, cooked with fresh garlic and ginger, in an exquisite blend of spices garnished with sliced red pepper.

Bombay Flame £17.95 King prawns with a very hot Naga chilli found all over the Indian sub continent. In a sauce containing spring onions, fresh herbs & spices.

Lamb zaffran £14.95 Rack of lamb seasoned with aromatic spices, cooked in a rich medium spiced mint based sauce. Served with baby potato and fine beans. sirloin of Beef £14.95 Seasoned with thyme and oregano with a hint of mustard, grilled served with fine beans and baby potatoes in a massala sauce.

Banquet meals gourmet Banquet £19.95/person Poppadoms and chutney tray, Mint Leaf mixed platter followed by chicken tikka badamai and lamb bhuna with side dishes of sag paneer, Bombay aloo, pilau rice and naan bread.

Mint leaf Pan asian Cuisine, a46 lincoln Road, Newark Nottinghamshire Ng24 2Ny Tel: 01636 646 994 web: www.mintleafuk.co.uk Mon to Sat Lunch Monday to Thursday Friday & Saturday Sunday

12noon till 2.30pm 5.30pm till 10.30pm 5.30pm till 11.00pm 12noon till 10.30pm 69

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 70

- rECiPEs -

Sticky Toffee

Steamed Pudding with Date & Vanilla For the Pudding: 225g dried dates, chopped 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 85g softened butter 225g self raising flour two eggs 140g brown sugar For the Butterscotch: 150g unsalted butter 105g soft brown sugar one vanilla pod deseeded Pinch of salt 500ml double cream

soak the dates in 250ml of boiling water with the bicarbonate of soda, mix together until the bicarbonate has dissolved, then leave the mixture to one side.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Using a stand mixer on a low speed, gradually add in the eggs and mix until combined together.

Add a third of the flour and combine together, followed by a third of the dates.

Continue to add the flour and dates until all of the ingredients are mixed in.

Using a heat-proof bowl, spoon in the mixture, cover and seal with baking paper and string, and steam for two hours.

“This pudding is nothing without a generous covering of Butterscotch Sauce and a dollop of ice cream...”

70

Recipes & Food: Steven Bennett, The Lincolnshire Chef.

Food Styling: The Creative Larder.

Photography: Chris Waud.

This pudding is nothing without a generous covering of butterscotch sauce and a dollop of ice cream, so 10 to 15 minutes before your pudding is cooked, in a heavy based pan, melt the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt on a gentle heat.

Bring the mixture to the boil and whisk for three minutes until all of the ingredients are combined well. Pour in the cream and whisk until the mixture comes back up to the boil.

Once at boiling temperature, remove from the heat and leave to one side to cool down.

To serve, spoon a generous helping of the steamed sponge into each bowl, and drizzle over some of the sweet butterscotch sauce.

If you have some in the freezer, serve with rum & raisin or vanilla ice cream, or create a creamy crème Anglaise using the seeds of another vanilla pod, or create some spun sugar for a really professional finish. n Our recipes have been provided by The Lincolnshire Chef, Steven Bennett. Previously the Executive Head Chef of Grimsby’s Oaklands Hall Hotel, Steven has just taken up a co-directorship of the venue with its Comfy Duck restaurant and the chef also demonstrated at this year’s Lincolnshire Show.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 71

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 72

72

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 73

TheWineCellar

this month we explore wines of the great outdoors. our independent wine expert harish khanderia recommends some unusual al fresco wines. Enjoy each one chilled with a good book in the garden or as part of a barbecue party with friends and family.

You’ll love their cool, crisp and refreshing flavours...

Our Gift Subscriptions last a whole year

Raizes sauvignon Blanc, Brazil, £14.99

groenekloof sauvignon Blanc, south africa, £11.95

hattenheimer Riesling germany, £15.95

levarie soave Classico, italy, £11.75

vouvray loire, france, £14.75

Brazil isn’t a country typically associated with wine production, but this sauvignon is a wonderful example with aromas of tropical fruits, guava, passion fruit and citrus fruit. Refreshing, soft with mineral notes.

Produced by Casa Vulduga in the Campanba region.

A ripe yet focused style of sauvignon blanc, from the Groenekloof region,

by Neil Ellis. Enjoying tropical fruit and herbaceous overtones, 13.5%. Delicate in the mouth, yet with no lack of intensity. Energetic and refined through to the crisp finish, highly recommended.

This perennial star offers sumptuous peach fruit balanced by fresh citrus notes from the Rheingau appelation’s Balthasar Ress. A touch of residual sugar enhances the fruit, while the finish is dry.

The combination of light body and intense flavour makes it really refreshing.

From the Venaro region’s soave classico appellation. Intense floral nose with clear hints of wisteria flowers, together with bananas and pears. Strikingly fresh on the palate, well-balanced with good weight and structure.

Dry and refreshing on the finish.

A Loire Valley white from the Vouray region.

100% chenin blanc yielding a succulent, off-dry wine with ripe peach and red apple fruit, good weight in the mouth, and an elegant dry finish. Ideal when paired with rich, hearty dishes and barbecue meats.

every single month in 2014!

Our featured wines are available from Lincolnshire’s leading independent wine retailers, prices are correct at time of going to press but may vary according to each retailer.

73

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 74

- HomEs -

74

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 75

The Moat &

MANOR this month’s featured property is a grade ii* listed, £3m manor house, in the deepings, complete with its own moat. dating back to the 17th century it’s discreet and beautiful, situated in idyllic countryside. suzy grigson is the present incumbent, and she absolutely loves both the property and its grounds...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

75

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 76

- HomEs -

76

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 77

lincolnshire is a county rich in period properties, but West Deeping’s Manor really stands out with its oak-panelled luxury interiors and centuries-old stone construction.

Owner Suzy Grigson recently showed us around.

Suzy and her family are originally from Berkshire, and have loved living in the area for the past 30 years. She’s very fond of Lincolnshire and believes The Manor radiates British heritage saying that “It’s an enchanting family home.”

“I love how very old The Manor is.

It presents history in every room so effortlessly, offering quintessentially British decor, which is why little changes have been made to it,” says Suzy. “It doesn’t need a facelift because its elegance has lasted through the centuries.”

“In addition to the property, the garden is probably my favourite feature. It has been added to and changed by us quite in contrast to the amount of changes made on the house, and I just find it magical. From the woodland to the formal parterre gardens

Above/Main: The open hall and gallery with its exposed close set rafters is oak-panelled with an imposing 17th century stone fireplace. The drawing room is Suzy’s favourite room in the house with spectacular views over her enchanting gardens.

“It emphasises history in every room with quintessentially British decor, which is why we’ve made very little changes to the home, just the garden...” to the different appearance the garden takes on every season, the grounds are a place I could observe for days.”

“In the house, the drawing room is my favourite space. You can bathe in the history here with a beautiful fireplace and it has beautiful scenic views over the garden.”

The Manor is a fantastic family home, especially in winter with the fireplaces and wood burners.

There are six reception rooms in total, made up of the drawing room, the family room - with one of the wood burners in - the study with a desk looking out onto the garden, the playroom - perfect for the nieces, nephews and grandchildren - and the dining room which we’ve had some fantastic dinner 77

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 78

- HomEs -

parties in. The sixth reception is the hall.

It’s the first room you arrive in when entering through the huge wooden doors.

“The open hall and gallery with exposed and close-set rafters, is oak-panelled with an imposing 17th century stone fireplace.

Above the front door of The Manor is a plaque which has a date of 1634 on it.”

“However, I’ve had a historian in the house,” says Suzy, “Who told me that the hall itself has features which pre-date this and that it is probably Tudor in origin.”

“The family which would have lived in the property around this time, was a very well-regarded landowning family in the county. The historian told me that they would have specialised in farming.”

“In terms of conversion, there’s plenty of space with lots of potential. There’s an annex with three bedrooms, attached to the house but with a separate entrance, which could easily pass as a large home for a family.

Above/Main: The kitchen/breakfast room has a China blue theme. It also features a large Aga oven in blue as well as a traditional white butler sink.

78

“The butler’s pantry has bells that ring to different rooms so that The Manor’s occupant at the time could summon him...”

There’s also a chauffeur’s flat next to the garage, and in previous years a chauffeur or butler would have lived here. He would have spent most of the time in the butler’s pantry in the property. The pantry has old bells that ring to different rooms so that the merchant living in The Manor could summon him.

Most of the bells still work.”

The former chauffeur’s flat has one bedroom and one bathroom. It definitely benefits from its own separate entrance and is attached to The Manor’s garage.

There are two further garages, for a total of four cars and two workshops or storerooms.

The former farm estate’s office is now a three bedroom property and has a separate entrance with hall, bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and three bedrooms. In The Manor, there’s a galleried reception hall, the

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 79

79

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 80

- HomEs -

kitchen/breakfast room, the drawing room, sitting room, dining room, playroom, garden room, study plus the snug, boot room and utility room.

Upstairs, a principal bedroom suite and guest suite is supplemented by six further bedrooms, and three main bathrooms.

“The kitchen has a separate pantry, and handmade wooden cabinets with granite worktops, a large blue Aga oven, a butler sink and china crockery on the dresser.”

“The bathrooms are all traditional white bathrooms; there are five in total, including two ensuites, one for the principal bedroom and the other for the main guest room. The master bedroom also has a four-poster bed and dressing room.”

Above: The property is surrounded by an established moat with colourful borders. There’s a small boat plus a bridge dating back to the seventeenth century.

80

There are 25 acres to The Manor in total.

This includes three fields that could be used as paddocks, plus extensive lawns and a rose garden, vegetable garden, a water garden, the moat, and herbaceous borders plus many formal parterre areas with a blue and white planting theme.

A floral designer by profession, Suzy says she is in love with the garden and finds it captivating. It’s her favourite element of the property and she has enjoyed designing the individual areas of it.

“I love the property, from the parterre to the pantry, and the very long drive. For me though, it’s the moat and woodlands surrounding the grounds which make it feel special - our very own private space,” says Suzy.

“With the children now older, the house is far too large for me. It’s very much a family home so I’m leaving it for a smaller property with a good garden space I can redesign.

The next owners will love it, I’m sure, as it’s a house with real history and character!”

the manor, West deeping Location: Stamford four miles, Peterborough 16 miles.

Style: Exceptional manor house surrounded by formal gardens and moat.

Receptions: Six, currently arranged as dining room, drawing room, family room, playroom, snug/study and hall.

Beds: Eight; the principal suite, guest suite and six additional bedrooms.

Other Features: Moat, three large fields, parterre gardens, barn, annex, flat, courtyard area, large oak doors on entrance to large oak-panelled gallery.

Guide Price: £3,000,000

Find out more: Estate Agency: King West Tel: 01780 484520 Web: www.kingwest.co.uk

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:16 Page 81

Step into Summer at Elizabeth & Stevens INSPIRATION FOR YOUR HOME, GARDEN AND GIFTS, COME AND VISIT US

The Showrooms, Great North Road, Markham Moor Retford DN22 0QU Telephone: 01636 822000

www.elizabethandstevens.com

Open daily Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm.

Please call us if you making a special journey

81

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 82

- KitCHEns & BatHrooms -

Great Ideas for Stylish

HOMES

Kitchens have evolved to become family spaces in which we cook, eat, socialise and work, especially throughout the week. They’re personal spaces, and the design of your next kitchen project will depend not just on the size and style of your space, but the way you and your family live, too... here, we seek expert advice to help you to design your space...

The kitchen is a battleground. It’s a theatre of war for a family’s day-to-day activities, from the frantic morning rush to leave the house, to time spent juggling work, cooking, eating, and a place where all of the jobs that get in the way are completed.

Kitchens - especially in period homes - are no longer utilitarian spaces where butlers and housekeepers prepare meals, but spaces for homeowners and their families to enjoy.

Hence, the look and feel of kitchens, and their level of comfort, has never been more impor-

tant. Kitchens are highly subjective, not just in terms of the array of visual styles but in terms of how they suit both your property and your lifestyle. So, seek the advice, inspiration and creativity of as many experts as possible when you create your new room...

Traditional wood A mainstay of kitchen design for many years has been the grained wood look. Versatile enough to suit period and modern properties, and unlikely to go out of fashion, it can be brought a little more up to date with curved cupboards, and more contemporary handles.

ultra Modern If you’re building a modern barn extension or you’ve a contemporary property, this stone colour installation with chocolate highlight, two-tone engineered stone work surface and ‘shattered glass’ splashback is stunning. Integrated features include boiling water tap, extractor light and LED lighting.

n Colin Luesby; 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

n Luna Ceramics; 01522 521112, www.lunaceramics.co.uk.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 83

Country kitchen Update the traditional timber kitchen with this New England style kitchen finished in buttermilk.

The traditional cabinetry includes lots of storage, from integrated plate racks to integrated trays and modern features like soft-close doors and integrated appliances. n Oldrids & Downtown, 01205 350505, www.oldrids.co.uk.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 84

high gloss For a real shock of colour, look for the array of colours afforded by a high gloss kitchen. If the English green hue of this Airo example doesn’t suit, it’s available in red, carbon black and traditional blue as well as more muted shades like buttermilk, alabaster, pebble and truffle. n Colin Luesby; 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

84

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 85

- KitCHEns & BatHrooms -

Once you’ve decided how much storage space you need and created ‘areas’ for food preparation, socialising and dining, you can design a kitchen layout, ideally with a work triangle between your sink, hob and refrigeration, to ensure you can move around your kitchen more efficiently.

Allow for plenty of worktop space and de-clutter surfaces with integrated appliances like fridge-freezers and a ‘bank’ of cooking appliances like ovens, a microwave and coffee machine...

Painted shaker To ensure your kitchen looks great for years to come, solid cabinetry can be painted to suit whenever you wish to freshen it up. On-trend right now is Regent’s two-tone look; with a slate and old English white colour scheme, and a combination of white Corian and solid timber work surfaces.

Bespoke Cabinetry For the ultimate in luxury and to specify your kitchen down to the finest detail, a bespoke kitchen will provide the size, shape, layout and colour you’re seeking. This example mixes shapes and materials to create interest, whilst a large island makes the most of the available space.

n Colin Luesby; 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

n MG Dales Joinery, 01205 760275 www.dalesjoinery.co.uk.

tECHniCaLLY PErFECt The MOsT MOdeRN eQuiPMeNT...

And finally, install a boiling water tap such as those from Qooker. You’ll never buy, boil or descale a kettle again and will only ever heat up the necessary water for your cup of tea or to blanch vegetables. It’ll leave your surfaces clear, too.

Tame technology and make your life easier in the kitchen.

A new take on the traditional range cooker, Aga’s Total Control can be timed via a smartphone, and switched on remotely so your home is warm and supper is cooking upon your return.

Meanwhile, keep cupboards neat with Stellar’s Eazistore bakeware and saucepans - they ‘nest’ inside another, taking up less space, yet still provide the professional-standard cookware for which the firm is justly renowned.

“Creating a kitchen is very much a collaboration between both the kitchen designer and their client...”

Find Out More: Each month in Pride we present some of the county’s best kitchen design experts. Their creative and technical expertise and knowledge will help to you create the kitchen of your dreams.

85

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 86

- KitCHEns & BatHrooms -

Tasteful Colour We all remember dreadful avocado suites from decades gone by. Fortunately there are rather more tasteful ways to incorporate colour into your bathroom - ones which won’t look dated over time. Amelia provides plenty of built-in storage to keep things tidy, and a tasteful duck-egg colour scheme. n Amelia by Utopia, www.utopiagroup.com for local stockists.

86

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:17 Page 87

Modern Curves Aveo New Generation by Villeroy & Boch is a freestanding suite that’s easy to clean around. Curvy CeramicPlus surfaces are easy to maintain, as well as being warm and comfortable. A range of furniture is also available to complement in several wood finishes.

Classical style If you’ve a period property, Amadea is the perfect way to mitigate a classically designed suite with the modern materials and features you’d expect from V&B’s more contemporary designs. It will suit Georgian and Victorian properties beautifully.

n Aveo New Generation by V&B; www.villeroy-boch.co.uk.

n Amadea by V&B; www.villeroy-boch.co.uk.

en suite style Size needn’t prevent anyone from creating a really desirable bathroom, with fittings from names like Aqata, Kludi, Dornbracht and Keuco. This example features a walk-in shower with wetroom style floor, plenty of storage and freestanding furniture to make cleaning under fittings easier.

accessibility The inclusion of a wetroom shower and handles ensures accessibility, comfort and safety in this installation.

Non-slip surfaces are easy to clean and a classic style ensures the room won’t look dated over time. AHM specialises in adaptations and specialist installations.

n Luna Ceramics; 01522 521 112, www.lunaceramics.co.uk.

n AHM Installations; 01522 500288, www.ahminstallations.co.uk.

87

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 88

88

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 89

Unsurpassed Quality, Affordable Craftsmanship Bespoke Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms - full project management and free quotations

Peter Jackson Cabinet Makers Ltd Devereux Way, Horncastle LN9 6AU

Tel: 01507 527113 W: www.peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk E: info@peterjacksoncabinetmakers.co.uk

Peter_jacksonCM

89

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 90

Clearly

Better

for better tasting water, softer skin and hair, a cleaner home and longer lasting household appliances, a water softener is the soft approach to achieving a better home, says installer stewart Norris...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 91

- HomEs -

a cleaner home, better tasting water, healthier looking skin & hair, and appliances that last longer. The benefits of a water softener are many fold, especially in Lincolnshire where the limescale content of our bore-hole water supply is one of the highest in the country.

The good news is that water softeners can cost as little as £300, and the really good news is that Lincolnshire has its own expert Stewart Norris. He can supply, install and maintain your water softener, drawing on 25 years experience in the industry and the knowledge gained from completing 30 installations each year.

“We install analogue and digital softeners from £300-£1,000 for any size of household and commercial premises too. They usually pay for themselves in two years.”

“The units remove limescale from your water which otherwise leaves a cloudy residue on windows, mirrors and tiles. Scale builds up around taps and collects around appliances’ heating elements, impairing their efficiency, slowly destroying such appliances. Softeners also remove elements like iron ore, chloride and fluoride, which impair the taste of water.”

“Softer water will also reduce your detergent and shampoo use by half. It will prevent black mould growing in your bathroom and will ease the symptoms of dry skin and eczema too.”

fittings, cleaner windows, fluffier towels and softer clothes. The units even help to reduce ironing time.”

“What’s more, taps don’t have the horrible scale buildup and expensive appliances like boilers, washing machines and dishwashers will work more effectively and last longer.”

“A water softener will make life a little more pleasant each day with better tasting water and a cleaner home.”

As part of his no-obligation, pressure-free initial consultation, Stewart tests a householder’s water using an indicator kit. He advises on the size of each device required, running costs and consumables.

It’s a common myth that the units add salt to a household’s water. In fact, the units filter water, and use salt only to clean the filter - automatically - before flushing the salt water away afterwards.

“When I’m supplying replacement salt tablets to customers they all report a much cleaner household, with brighter bathroom

Stewart is still servicing units that have been in operation for 30 years, and with few moving parts and just a top-up of salt every couple of months, water softeners are both effective and easy to maintain.

“I stock many makes from Tapworks to Genus, to Scalemaster and Monarch,” says Stewart. “A water softener is a great investment for your home, and will make life a little more pleasant every day with better tasting water and a cleaner home. They really are a must for every household!” n Find Out More: For a free, no-obligation quote and no-pressure advice on the installation of Stewart’s water softeners, contact S Norris Soft Water Solutions on 01205 367355 or 07799 161165 or see www.snorrisplumbingandheating.co.uk.

Top: Limescale builds up around heating elements slowly destroys washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, irons, showers and central heating systems. Only a water softener will prevent damage, paying for themselves in reduced energy consumption and longer lasting appliances in under two years. above: Salt is added to clean the devices’ filters.

The units do not add salt to your water or impair its taste.

91

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 92

High Quality Appliances

and the best customer service Visit our new website: www.bostonelectrics.co.uk Buy Online, ‘Click & Collect’ or visit us in store

CURTAINS BLINDS UPHOLSTERY SHUTTERS WALLPAPERS

73

Cookers plus ranges, built-in ovens & hobs

118

45

66

100

Fridges, Freezers and Chest Freezers Kettles, plus 40 Toasters, 30 Mixers & Blenders

Newlin Business Park, Exchange Road, Lincoln LN6 3AB. Tel: 01522 531371 www.rogerdavisinteriors.com

40

Washing Machines and Tumble Driers

Bagged & Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

Ceiling, Wall, and Table Lights

All items on display in our showroom ready for immediate delivery. Ample free parking.

Norfolk Street, Boston PE21 9HG Tel: 01205 350 737

www.bostonelectrics.co.uk Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 4.00pm We Deliver • We Install • We Demonstrate • We Take Away Your Old Appliance We also Provide Servicing, Spares and Repairs for your Existing Appliances...

92

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 93

93

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 94

WHitE goods... inject a little style into your kitchen with the latest technology, and a crisp, clean pearl white colour scheme. Each of our featured items have a matte white finish and are available from Lincolnshire’s independent retailers, helping you to combine technology with style in your kitchen...

n dualit newgen toaster dualit’s retro-styled toasters aren’t just nicely styled, their bullet-proof build quality, replaceable heating elements and features like its mechanical lifting lever and clockwork timer ensure they’re products which will last for years.

Price: £74.50.

n miele Wda110 miele appliances are renowned for their quality and reliability. simply put, our advice is don’t employ any other brand in your laundry room or utility. this model has a 7kg capacity - large enough for a double duvet - and a 1,400rpm spin to reduce drying times, plus a ‘time left’ display. rated a++ for energy efficiency, it’s also guaranteed for five years and has been engineered & tested to perform for over 20 years, making it a real investment in quality.

Price: £719.95

n dualit Jug Kettle a Which? Best Buy praised for its reliability, build quality and performance, dualit’s jug kettle is now available to match its newgen white pearl toaster with a stylish matte finish. Left or right handed, it’ll boil a full kettle of water in less than 40 seconds. it also has a concealed element and limescale filter - handy for Lincolnshire’s hard water areas.

Price: £79.95.

n dualit stick Blender there are times when a full size mixer or food processor is just too cumbersome, or too much of a hassle

94

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 95

to use, dismantle then wash up. a hand blender is essential kit for any serious chef; readily accessible, quick and easy to use and a cinch to wash up. dualit’s white and chrome 88810 also comes with a whisk attachment, for perfect egg whites, and a mini chopper/processor, ideal for chopping herbs, chocolate etc,.

Price: £79.95

n Kitchenaid artisan mixer Frosted Pearl is a new colour in the normally garish Kitchenaid range. no mixer we’ve used can incorporate as much air into cake batters, and a Kitchenaid is powerful enough to knead bread very effectively.

Heavy enough and smart enough to necessitate permanent pride of place on your work surface!

Price: £429.00.

n smeg FaB30 Fridge smeg appliances look great but their beauty is more than skin deep. this fridge freezer has an a+ energy rating, and automatic defrosting. You’ll turn a monolithic white slab into a style statement for your kitchen, whilst enjoying a generous 295 litre capacity, litre capacity.

Price: £1,229.95

n Bosch athlet Vacuum this cordless 25.2v cleaner is the future of vacuuming. there’s no cord to trip you up, it’s substantially lighter than many other machines - just 3kg - yet it has the equivalent power of a 2,400w vacuum cleaner. there’s a full set of

tools, and the machine will run for up to one hour from a six hour charge.

Price: £279.95.

n miele g6995 dishwasher Knock knock. Who’s there? a dishwasher with no handle. simply ‘knock knock’ on the front and it’ll open automatically. aside from the more hygienic handleless design, this top of the range miele machine has a 14-place setting capacity, horizontal cutlery tray to maximise space, LEd light inside to make loading easier, and a+++ best in class energy consumption. miele appliances are also tested for 20 years of average use, so despite their higher initial cost, they represent a sound purchase.

Price: £2,150.00.

n smeg Linea oven Linea is smeg’s newest range of ovens and cooking appliances designed to create banks of eye-level cooking appliances. its the firm’s answer to miele’s range of ovens. Finished in white and with a-rated energy usage, the 60cm oven has a pyrolytic interior which burns off food and never needs cleaning, a defrost setting and interactive touch controls. it also has a maximum capacity of 79 litres to accommodate the largest family roast. matching gas hobs, built-in microwave, warming drawers, coffee makers and extractor fans are all available too, to complement the ovens, finished in white, stainless steel or black.

Price: £499/single oven.

95

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 96

96

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 97

97

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 98

SAUCE EdWard WaitE is tHE most taLEntEd ProFEssionaL artist tHat LinCoLn Has EVEr sEEn - and HE’s HomE-groWn too, HaVing BEEn raisEd in tHE CountY and EduCatEd at tHE uniVErsitY oF LinCoLn. 98

E

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 99

of inspiration

EdWard’s traiLEd aCrYLiC CitYsCaPEs arE madE using sQuEEzY sauCE BottLEs, and WE LoVE tHEir uniQuE ViBranCY. tHis montH tHE artist rEVEaLs tHE storY BEHind His distinCtiVE stYLE oF art...

Words: rob davis.

99

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 100

EdWard WaitE, at Just 26 YEars oLd, is onE oF tHE CitY’s FinEst artists. His WorK FEaturEs strEaKs oF BrigHt PrimarY CoLours, drizzLEd onto His CanVasEs to CrEatE ContEmPorarY CitYsCaPEs...

From Top Left: Edward starts with a wash of acrylic colour, then adds shadows and background colour.

He then drizzles blacklines for contrast and adds streaks of colour from squeezy bottles.

Most artists find their work evolves over time, but for Lincoln’s Edward Waite, there was one particular ‘eureka’ moment that yields his absolutely unique fine art canvases.

Edward, at just 26 years old, is one of the city’s finest artists. His work features streaks of bright primary colours, drizzled onto his canvases to create contemporary cityscapes and they have found favour with over 140 galleries – across the UK and overseas – commanding prices from £500 to £8,000 for the largest commissions. Edward’s work is already appreciating in value, too.

Best of all, the artist is home grown – raised on the East Coast and, after a stint working

100

in his parents’ fine art framing business, attending Skegness Grammar School before studying for his degree in fine art at the University of Lincoln.

Edward now works from a studio on Grantham Street, and has been joined by fiancée Amy, who takes care of Edward’s heaving calendar of exhibitions, liaising with publisher, gallery owners and clients.

“Skegness Grammar School taught me a great deal about art history, and made me appreciate 20th century artists. Growing up on the east coast was really enjoyable. I trained as a lifeguard whilst studying A-level art and enjoyed painting waves and surfing silhouettes.”

Edward looked at several universities before opting to study not too far away in Lincoln. He was one of the final intakes to work in the now defunct Greestone building which he says was less sterile than other more modern universities he had seen; more inspiring.

“I was able to freestyle a little, experiment with techniques and how different materials sat on - and interacted with - canvases,” he says. “At the same time I really found cities interesting, and began studying them with a sketchbook. They’re vibrant places, each with their own appeal and character.”

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 101

101

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 102

“I love the colour of New York, it’s brashness; London is a city of gothic architecture punctuated by crimson red, all beefeaters and buses; I love Paris in the Autumn, and of course, I love Lincoln and the contrast between the traditional quaint uphill Cathedral quarter and the vibrant lively city at the bottom of the hill.”

Edward’s ‘eureka’ moment came during a study visit to New York with other students, in the second year of his degree course, whilst Edward was trying to think of a technique for the culmination of his degree, an exhibition of unique work taking place at the end of his third year and open to the public.

“We were sitting in a burger bar - The Stardust Diner - in the winter of 2009. The diner had squeezy bottles for ketchup and mustard; the sort that were in 1970’s greasy spoons, before they fell out of fashion.”

Into a small, black, leather bound notebook on top of a sketch of a New York cityscape, Edward wrote ‘Sauce bottle? Try.’ circling the note in pencil. And... he did.

Having experimented with flicking and scratching paint onto canvas, as well as trying to find new ways to employ conventional brush strokes, Edward instead invented a completely new way of laying down colour on canvas, and employed this technique in his work, creating pieces like the canvas of Lincoln Cathedral, seen from South Common which currently hangs in his studio.

It’s darker, with black and dark blue colours, less uniform lines and heavier background colour – almost gloomy or unhappy. Today, Edward’s work is brighter, with lots of primary colours, but it’s interesting to see how his work has evolved.

into a smaLL, BLaCK, LEatHEr notEBooK WitH a sKEtCH oF a nEW YorK CitYsCaPE, EdWard WrotE ‘sauCE BottLE? trY.’ and HE did...

Edward usually works on three or four canvases at a time, since a long drying time is a drawback of the technique.

Clients commission nearly half of the artist’s work, with the remainder made for shows and existing gallery clients from sketches collected on Edward’s travels.

The artist creates an A5 ink ‘blueprint’ and once happy with his idea, sets to work.

Initially Edward makes a light pencil sketch

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 103

outlining buildings and so on. Next, he creates blocks of background colour by applying a light acrylic layer with conventional brush strokes. Next, he builds up highlights and shadows for depth.

The clever bit comes afterwards, as Edward has evolved his technique to include an unusual bitumen based paint technique used on what Edward refers to as the blacklining process.

The thick, jet black paint is trailed onto the canvas to create more contrasty lines.

Edward says he loves the paint not only for its deep black appearance but also because it’s a material used in the constructions of the buildings themselves, so it’s also rather fitting.

Over the years, Edward has evolved the process, adding thinning and drying agents to his rather ordinary-looking sauce bottles.

As the canvases can’t be stood vertically, Edward kneels on his floor so his coloured streaks can be trailed on from the bottles

with a steady, consistent flow. The artist works on each section - a building, a bus or telephone box are consistent elements used in much of his work - setting aside each canvas whilst one element dries, a process which can take up to three days.

Having tried the technique ourselves we can testify personally to the difficulty in maintaining the consistency of each stroke – Edward has constant writer’s cramp where his thumb has maintained a steely grip on the bottles.

Layers of 3D colour are built up and, because of the agents Edward adds to his acrylics, maintain their weight and form instead of relaxing into the canvas.

With metallic inks increasingly used in his work, and a ‘stripped back’ collection featuring white backgrounds to make the colours stand out even more, they’re contemporary, colourful and impressive works of art that are becoming increasingly sought after.

Find Out More: For more information on Edward’s work or to commission a piece, from £500-£8000 contact Buckingham Fine Art Publishers on 01908 658830 or admin@bucksfineart.co.uk.

103

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 104

MAGAZINE

J U N E 2 0 1 5 £3.70

ONE

Show - 24th & 25th June...

JUNE 2015

CAMILLA

JULY 2015

Show The 131st Lincolnshire

in Lincoln Role - Three Choirs Sheridan Smith’s New - LOCAL HOMES - WEDDINGS - LOCAL FOOD & DRINK

MEET STRICTLY STAR

LincolnshirePride LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK

THE

The Lifestyle Magazine for High Quality Homes

NUMBER

ONE

MAGAZINE

J U L Y 2 0 1 5 £3.70

long in Lincolnshire...

See us as The 2015 Lincolnshire

The Lifestyle Magazine for High Quality Homes

NUMBER

Grand days out all Summer

LincolnshirePride

THE

LincolnshirePride

LincolnshirePride NEWARK LINCOLNSHIRE AND

Grand Days Out in Linc olnshire Boyzone: Live Music in Newark WARWICK DAVIS - LOCAL

- Sleaford’s Maltings

FOOD & DRINK - LOCAL

HOMES - WEDDINGS

Advertise in the number one county magazine.

To discover how we can boost your sales, call our friendly team now.

01529 469977 www.pridemagazines.co.uk

104

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 105

105

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 106

- gardEns -

A Garden Bright and

BEAUTIFUL ‘many gardens within eight acres’ is the theme running through Chris neave & Jonathan Cartwright’s Brightwater gardens. discover what can be found at this month’s featured garden, based near market rasen as we discover a garden bright and beautiful, all year round... words: tilly Wilkinson.

106

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:18 Page 107

a garden with multiple sub-gardens to explore will spark most visitors’ interests. An eight acre garden with a lake, a solar garden, a Cathedral garden and an obelisk garden is likely to do much more than that.

Chris Neave and Jonathan Cartwright, a couple with links to Lincolnshire dating back 130 years, are keen gardeners and have spent the last 15 years landscaping their beautiful eight acre site. The couple have strong connections to the county and have always been in the agricultural industry.

“I had my own landscaping business for 25 years and I have had training in gardening,” says Chris. “Jonathan’s family have also been in the farming industry for a very long time so we both have plenty of experience and quite clearly have a strong passion for horticulture and agriculture.”

“For 450 years, Saxby has had close connections with the Saundersons and the Earls of Scarbrough. The estate was sold in 1917 to my great grandfather George Neave.

However the connection continued until the death of the 12th Earl in 2004. He was the last Scarborough patron of St Helen’s Church and Lord of the Manor.”

“The Garden House was built on the site of a former 1930s bungalow built by my great aunt Annie Winifred Neave, a true character and enthusiastic cottage gardener. I’m the fourth generation to live at Saxby, educated at Culford School and at Writtle College where I gained a HND in Amenity Horticulture Landscape Design and Recreation.”

“Jonathan and I opened the garden up to NGS around ten years ago now and we have been doing so ever since. We have strong beliefs in supporting horticultural charities and charities in general. We host four other charity events every year in addition to this with two concerts one supporting St Barnabas, the other supporting the local church. The other charity events help the British Red Cross.”

Chris and Jonathan have gradually worked on and improved the garden. The serious landscaping work was carried out in the first ten years, transforming the garden from next to nothing into something very impressive and quintessentially British. There are three main areas in the garden with many features that Chris talked me through. In the first area, you’ll discover the Cathedral garden;

a section with red twigged limes creating a formal space. There’s also the hosta walk and pergola in this area. The rose covered pergola is a blaze of colour and highly scented in June and July. Roses include Rambling Rector, Wedding Day and Veichebleu.

The urn garden is another element to the first area which sees small collections of peonies, the dutch garden offers a south African theme with hyacinths, agapanthus and summer bedding, and the long terrace is in the first area with sweet peas, tender perennials and shrub roses.

The second area was started in 2006 and Chris and Jonathan had only a grass paddock to work with. During its preparation the Pindle Pond was excavated, a damp area was created along the spring line and the surplus soil material was placed on the slope to ensure the site looked as natural as possible.

“We’ve incorporated so much into the second area of the land,” says Chris.

“For gardens, there’s the obelisk garden with pea gravel to complement the dramatic obelisk, the dry garden is full of flowers preferring drier conditions, the hillside garden overlooks Pindle Pond and home to a rare collection of trees, and the winter garden which shows a shaded meadow area where snowdrops and English bluebells are slowly establishing at the colder times of year.”

“The rare trees you’ll find in these gardens especially the hillside garden are taxodium disticum, metasequioia, zelkova serrata, fagus dawyck gold and liriodendron tulipfera. The slate monolith terrace, the fragrant lavender walk, the wild flower lawn, the hay barn meadow, the urn circle, damp valley and a grass bank are other elements of the second area.”

“Area three is a little more on the wild side.

The first wild flower meadow meanders through the new woodland and after seven years, is finally developing into a diverse and enchanting meadow. The two meadow areas were planted with over 700 native tree transplants in 2006 which are creating woodland areas enhancing the area as a habitat for wildlife.

“We have also planted approximately 70,000 native bulbs. The native narcissi, a truly beautiful flower is now starting to seed around.”

“I landscaped gardens professionally for 25 years and I studied horticulture, landscaping design and recreation at Writtle College before that...”

Above: The herbaceous borders filled with brightly coloured plants at Brightwater.

Left: The family’s dog enjoys having the freedom to run around the whole plot.

107

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 108

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:23 Page 109

- gardens -

“For the second meadow, which was arable land, seeded in 2006 and is slowly improving in diversity as we add more species of wildflower. Yellow rattle and annual haymaking is gradually reducing the vigour and fertility of the grasses and soil.”

“Finally, the third area includes a pond which was created about 25 years ago. The banks were sown with a wild flower mix and left alone until five years ago when the banks were cut and managed. There is a good establishment of wild flowers and we have further enhanced this area with marsh orchids and fritillaria. This area is a haven for wildlife which we hope to develop further in the next few years.”

If you thought the eight acres of gardens weren’t enough, Brightwater Gardens also offer 11 acres of burial meadows. This may seem a depressing subject when talking about death but Chris assured me it’s not.

“This natural burial meadow is adjacent to an existing area of old meadow and woodland which has a rich natural biodiversity.

The surrounding land has been farmed by our family for 130 years. Our mission is to create a haven of peace and beauty. The site has glades of native trees with open meadow which will improve habitat for birds and other wildlife. The meadow areas are maintained using traditional hay making techniques to encourage the growth of wild flowers.”

“A natural burial should have as little impact on the environment as possible. To ensure this, the body is not embalmed and burial takes place in a fully biodegradable coffin, casket or shroud made from completely natural materials. It is then laid to rest in a shallow single depth grave. Adjoining plots can be reserved for a spouse or other family members. We allow the interment of ashes in a designated area or an existing grave.”

“We also were East of England runners up in the Peoples Award for Best Natural Burial Ground which is something we’re very proud of. Burials and death doesn’t have to be a negative subject and it ties in with our ethos of connecting to nature.”

With 18 acres of nature and nothing harmful in the slightest, Brightwater Gardens emphasises the beauty of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Enjoy the wildlife on one of their NGS open days or another charity day they host in the garden. As mentioned previously, the gardeners tend to host four charity days

“The banks were sown with a wild flower mix and left alone until five years ago. We have also enhanced this area with marsh orchids. It’s a haven for wildlife which we hope to develop.” supporting local and world-renowned charities and they believe in the concept of supporting horticultural charities like those involved in NGS.” n If you’re looking to visit the open garden this month, the National Garden Scheme open day is on Sunday 2nd August from 11am till 4pm. They have a combined admission with another garden, West Barn, so the price is £4.50 with children entering for free. For other opening times and information, please phone 01673 878820, visit their website www.brightwatergardens.co.uk or visit them; Brightwater Gardens, The Garden House, Saxby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 2DQ.

Above: Jonathan and Chris at Brightwater Gardens. Photo taken by Lee Beel.

Left: The amount of colour used in the garden explains where the name comes from and makes it the perfect garden for August.

109

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 110

110

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 111

111

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 112

- Farming mattErs -

Celebrating the best of Lincolnshire, and working hard

On The Farm Barry Poston on a busy few months visiting the area’s agricultural shows and the continuous problem with the dreaded blackgrass weed. this month in arable farming, discover the power that different types of soil can have on a crop. then, for the livestock sector, our farming expert talks about how the price of steers for fattening has improved... as harvest arrives, farmers will be looking closely at the yields of their various crops hoping increased yields will cover the reduced prices they are currently being paid.

growing away well. Both crops are with quantity restrictions and are unlikely to bring in any extra finances for the rest of the year.

An old saying a cold wet May gives plenty of corn and hay still applies. Spring and early summer temperatures have been the lowest since 1996 so that’s promising. However, the important amount of rainfall has also been well below normal.

One can only hope that the warmer and drier summer harvest weather will come to help the vital period at this time.

The oilseed rape crop looks well and has maintained its price. It also has the additional advantage of helping with the blackgrass weed problem. However, not all of the blackgrass can be killed as the broad leaves tend to cover some of the weeds.

“The usual run of agricultural shows, demonstrations and the Cereals event has been well supported....”

Crop areas generally are looking well on the medium to heavier soils which are moisture retaining. Although, chalk, limestone and sand soils are beginning to show some stress. Green peas for freezing are up to a fortnight late in maturing, however, some of those sown later, on heavier soils, are looking a little thin and weak.

Potatoes and sugar beet were planted in good conditions and on the whole are 112

It is still possible to see the dark green leaves of the plant and its readiness to shed its seed before the combine moves into the crop. It’s still a growing problem and will be right into August.

Unfortunately, the use of Roundup, a universal weed killer, may be restricted in its use by the CAP which would prove disastrous not only for blackgrass control but other weed situations on the farm. Roundup is one of the best weed killers to get rid of this awful blight.

The usual run of agricultural shows, demonstrations and the Cereals event has been well supported. Although, the number of these events taking place has risen to a level whereby farmers with limited time are finding it difficult to visit them all.

In the livestock sector of farming, prices of steers for fattening, together with lamb stores, appear to be improving. Pig prices appear to have bottomed out and it is to be hoped that this trend will continue.

The amount of summer grass available for grazing and storing will no doubt control these.

Reports of the RPA computer breakdown has put a lot of producers under considerable pressure to adept to the new set of papers and maps. It is important that the organisation gets its house in order without causing farmers too much of a financial strain.

Barry Poston is the area’s foremost farming expert with a long history working in both arable and livestock environments. During his career he has seen a great many changes in the industry!

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 113

Cereals: one of the major agricultural events in the uK came to Lincolnshire when the last edition of Pride reached the shops.

113

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 114

- naturE -

Exploring the wilderness as youngsters discover

Nature

Richard Owens this month, tells us of the passion children have for nature and what activities children can get up to in august to discover more about wildlife. this month, make sure they go outside and explore in the county and find out about lincolnshire’s flora and fauna...

hopefully summer will have arrived by the time you read this month’s column and the thrills, trauma and excitement of this year’s Springwatch will seem like a distant but pleasant memory as thoughts turn to barbecues and summer nights, but have you ever wondered where the next Chris Packham is going to come from? Well the answer is quite simple; education.

In a world that is becoming more and more technically absorbed, it is vital that we connect youngsters with the great outdoors and all it can offer.

opportunity to get the children out of the house and exploring nature first-hand.

A quick look on the internet should reveal a host of summer activities at most nature reserves, in particular the larger RSPB and wildlife trust venues. Amongst the activities there will almost certainly be the opportunity for a bit of pond dipping. This perennial favourite will have the children and the grown-ups marvelling over the incredibly diverse range of species lurking down in the murky depths of the pond.

“Amongst the activities in the county, there will almost certainly be the opportunity for a bit of pond dipping...”

I have been teaching youngsters about nature and the environment in both schools and as a volunteer youth leader for the RSPB for around eight years now, and I have to say I’ve enjoyed every minute. From one child showing me how to conquer my greatest fear - picking up a crab - to another telling me this is the best day of my life as he busily dissected a regurgitated owl pellet to expose the bones within, every moment has been brilliant. So how can you help? The summer holidays are upon us and what a great 114

Remember Spineless Simon the stickleback from Springwatch?

Well you may get the opportunity to see one close up, or perhaps a water scorpion and maybe a beautiful common newt. All these beautiful creatures are sure to capture the interest and imagination of all present, and I guarantee it won’t be too long before the children are wanting to do it all over again!

If this isn’t available, then the kids may have the opportunity for a bit of mini-beasting.

Children seem to have a real passion for the

smaller critters in our ecosystem, so watch their excitement as they lift an old log to expose beetles, ladybirds and others too numerous to mention, or they sweep net in the long grass and get up close and personal with grasshoppers and butterflies.

All these activities will be guided by reserve staff or very knowledgable volunteers, so always feel free to ask questions. If you can’t get to any of these sessions then just go out and explore, take an identification book and ask the children to identify the flora and fauna.

What an amazing opportunity for us to help nurture the next Chris Packham or David Attenborough, and you may just enjoy it yourself, more than you think!

Richard has spent his career promoting bio diversity within the world of turf and is currently the UK’s Golf Course Conservation Greenkeeper of the Year. Birdfair, the bird watcher’s Glastonbury, is also on in August in the county of Rutland.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 115

115

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 116

- Land roVEr BurgHLEY HorsE triaLs 3rd - 6tH sEPtEmBEr

HURLEY

Burghley Words: rob davis. images: Kit Houghton/getty.

it’s onE oF tHE uK’s BEst EQuEstrian EVEnts, attraCting, on aVEragE, 160,000 Visitors oVEr Four ExHiLarating daYs. tHE Land roVEr BurgHLEY HorsE triaLs rEturns to tHE CountY nExt montH Bringing WitH it WorLd CLass EVEnting atHLEtEs and an EstimatEd £20m oF WEaLtH to tHE LoCaL EConomY too...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 117

it’s one of the greatest events in the calendar for fans of world-class equine sportsmanship, for those who enjoy spending time in the countryside and those who love to shop.

You don’t have to love horses to love The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, and with a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, you’ll have a great deal of fun at this county’s biggest event by far when it returns to the area from 3rd-6th September.

200 acres of parkland and 60,000 manhours put into the event’s organisation, let alone the year round administration that is required to stage this famous televised sporting event.

of horsemanship. Dressage, showjumping and cross country events test the mettle of top Olympic riders like last year’s winner, New Zealander Andrew Nicholson, who took the trophy for the fifth time, his third win on, the now famous grey, Avebury.

BurgHLEY HorsE triaLs attraCts oVEr 160,000 sPECtators and Puts oVEr £20m into tHE LoCaL EConomY EaCH YEar. tHE EVEnt rEQuirEs oVEr 1,000 VoLuntEErs and stEWards, 200 aCrEs oF ParKLand and 60,000 man Hours

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials attracts, on average, 160,000 spectators and puts over £20m into the local economy each year, with over 1,000 volunteers and stewards,

Beyond its numerical successes though, there’s the bragging rights that ensue from our area welcoming the world’s best riders to compete in one of the world’s toughest tests

Other celebrity riders to look out for at Burghley include William Fox-Pitt, Oliver Townend and Zara Phillips.

Beyond the equestrian excitement, The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials will also provide entertainment in the form of the event’s unofficial ‘Ladies’ Day’ on Thursday, and over 600 trade stands – open an all four days.

117

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 118

- Land roVEr BurgHLEY HorsE triaLs 3rd - 6tH sEPtEmBEr Meanwhile the competition itself comprises two dressage days, with regularity, rhythm of pace, obedience and calmness all qualities that judges demand from competitors. Saturday follows and is The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials’ most popular day, with a cross country course designed by Capt. Mark Phillips, himself a Burghley veteran and Olympic medallist.

The 6,500m course has around 32 obstacles including water jumps and dramatic turns throughout the estate’s parkland, with skilled riders aiming for the magic figure of around 12 minutes for its completion.

Finally, Burghley’s showjumping element is a test of each horse’s stamina after the previous days’ competition element.

With a first prize of £63,000 and with Burghley alongside Badminton and Kentucky (USA) - part of the ‘Rolex Grand Slam’ of eventing, the test is as challenging as the sport will permit, meaning visitors can expect the very highest standard of competition and plenty of excitement and drama.

“2014 was one of the most popular years yet, with in excess of 166,000 visitors passing through the gates across

Right: The event is a test of world-class horsemanship with dressage, cross country and showjumping elements all testing the stamina and discipline of all the equine competitors.

Below: The Burghley Horse Trials are as much about having a great time and seeing the VIPs of the eventing world as they are a demonstration of first class sportsmanship.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 16:26 Page 119

- EVENTS -

the four days of competition,” says Event Director Elizabeth Inman. “We’re really proud that the event is recognised as a major International equestrian and social event in the Autumn sporting calendar.”

Whether you’re a follower of eventing, or not, or you’re looking for a day enjoying the event’s famous trade stands, fashions and entertainment, there’s plenty to enjoy at the world class event, one that’s eagerly anticipated by local Burghley fans as well as those from much further afield. n The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials takes place from 3rd-6th September. To take advantage of advance ticket discounts, call the Box Office on 01933 304744 or visit the event’s website at www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

“SaTurday iS ThE LaNd roVEr BurghLEy horSE TriaLS’S moST popuLar day, wiTh a croSS couNTry courSE dESigNEd By capTaiN mark phiLLipS, himSELf a BurghLEy VETEraN aNd oLympic mEdaLLiST...”

Above: Event Director Elizabeth Inman is gearing up for a successful event.

Above: Last year’s winner was Andrew Nicholson (NZL) on Avebury.

119

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 120

Bespoke & Made to Measure Suits by a Savile Row Tailor, Andrew Musson

Andrew J Musson Bespoke Tailor of Lincoln

CALL TODAY TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A BESPOKE OR MADE TO MEASURE SUIT. 39 High Street, Lincoln LN5 8AS

Tel: (01522) 520142 info@andrewjmusson.com www.andrewjmusson.com

120

Win a Wedding worth £25,000 It’s free to enter, just visit

www.ukbride.co.uk/join

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 121

Soldier, Soldier,

WILL YOU MARRY ME? freya & sean lamb recently enjoyed their vintage wedding in the brand new winston Room at Washingborough Hall. the soldier fell in love with Freya at ďŹ rst sight, prompting them to marry eight weeks after the proposal, pulling off a swiftly-planned event...

Images: Charlotte Maddison, 01205 872182, www.weddingsbycharlottemaddison.co.uk.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:19 Page 122

eight months to plan a wedding is a tight schedule but eight weeks seems impossible!

Freya and Sean managed to create the wedding of their dreams with the help of Washingborough Hall and it really was a tremendous success.

“Sean came in with the biggest Easter egg I have ever seen!” says Freya. “It was the biggest you could get from Thornton’s. We soon found out that he’d melted part of the back of the egg, put the engagement ring in and sealed it all back up again.”

Freya is currently studying equine sports science whilst Sean is in the army. The couple met on a social networking site and Sean travelled two and a half hours just to meet her on their first date.

“I loved Washingborough Hall and I’ve always thought it was a pretty location. After going there for my mother’s birthday, the way they treated us and the whole feel of the place was immaculate. It was perfect and after calling them to say we were going to get married in eight weeks, they surprisingly had availability. This allowed us to marry in the Sibthorpe Room and use the brand new Winston Room for the reception. It was an absolute dream location.”

It was love at first sight and from their first date around the end of 2014 to February of this year, they discussed the idea of marriage very early on in the relationship. As they planned on telling Freya’s parents around April, they met in Lincoln at the family home.

122

“Sean had bought the biggest Easter egg I have ever seen, melted part of the back, put the ring inside and sealed it back up again for his proposal...!”

Images: Charlotte Maddison, 01205 872182, www.weddingsbycharlottemaddison.co.uk.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 123

Above: Freya & Sean celebrate their love with champagne outside the idyllic Washingborough Hall.

Right: The brand new Winston Room at Washingborough Hall was decorated brilliantly by the couple.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 124

- WEddings -

Left: The foam bow ties and moustaches added a fun element to the wedding especially for the children.

Above: All of the guests outside in the courtyard of Washingborough Hall.

Photography: Charlotte Maddison, 01205 872182, www.weddingsbycharlot temaddison.co.uk.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 125

“Amy, the romance director at Washingborough was also a great help. She directed me to a lot of people and was really friendly throughout the process.”

“The first thing we decided on was the cake.

The cake for my mother’s birthday was brilliant so I knew exactly who to contact.

Sean and I loved a quote from Dr. Seuss Mutual Weirdness - which we had on the cake.

The quote reads ‘We are all a little weird and life is a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.’”

“We then booked a Ceilidh band which was probably one of my most favourite parts to the wedding. They created such a buzz and everybody got involved. The photographer, Charlotte Maddison, managed to get some brilliant photographs of guests.”

“I was directed to Caroline Chamberlain for the dress so I went to see her, I tried on a few fabrics and picked which ones I liked, told her the vintage style I wanted and she managed to make the dress and make it fit perfectly just eight weeks after telling her what style we wanted!”

“I enjoyed getting ready - the bridal suite was amazing, we had champagne and it was nice to spend the morning with my girls.”

“Walking down the aisle was scary at first but then I relaxed and I felt comfortable being there with Sean and all my friends and family. However, when it was time to kiss the bride my bright red lipstick smeared across Sean’s face!”

“My most important advice is get somebody to do your flowers. It’s a lot harder than you first think! Alison Fletcher is a life saver!”

Freya & sean’s Wedding Cake: Tilly Eats Cake by Leanne Strange, 07738 293695, www.tillyeatscake.co.uk.

Dress: Caroline Chamberlain, 01522 689990, www.carolinechamberlain.co.uk.

Ceilidh Band: The Little Band, 01472 694735, www.thelittleband.co.uk.

Flowers: Alison Fletcher, alison.fletcher@live.com, 01522 701282.

Invitations: Tucann Printers, 01522 790009, www.tucann.co.uk.

Rings: Hockley Jewellers, 01215 540211, www.hockleyjewellers.com.

Hair: Claire from CC Wedding, www.facebook.com/ ccsweddingupdostylists.

Makeup: Estera Sutton from Kokoshka, www.kokoshka.co.uk.

125

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 126

to view and purchase photographs from the Event visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk

The Merry Macs of Lincoln

Macmillan Masquerade Ball at The Engine Shed Macmillan Cancer support recently held its Merry Macs of Lincoln Masquerade Ball. The event was a night of fun, entertainment and raising money for the charity, with a champagne reception followed by a three course meal.

Entertainment at the event was courtesy of Stolen Fridays who provided live music, plus the talents of table magician Scott Perry. There was a raffle and auction, disco and DJ, plus many other surprises throughout the event, held at The Engine Shed in Lincoln.

Macmillan provides information and support both for those living with cancer and their relatives. The group will be hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday 12th September in City Square, Lincoln from 10am-4pm. n For more information on the charity, see www.merrymacs.co.uk.

Feature your event in our magazine.

126

Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events desk...

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 127

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

127

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 128

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 129

- FasHion -

Making the most of

MONO

summer is the perfect time for black & white fashion because you’ll stand out from the colourful crowds. it’s tempting to dress in colour during the summer but Joseph Ribkoff’s summer collection makes black & white an irresistible choice Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

august is the month for bright colours and floral prints... this month though, stand out from the crowd at summer events with monochrome styles and dresses.

resistant beachwear tending to come into the spotlight.

Joseph Ribkoff offers irresistible fashions featuring luxurious tailoring and immaculate detail.

These fashions can be very casual but provide the option of standing out with few accessories or dressing up your outfit for formal nights on a cruise ship or for fine dining in a hotel.

The usual fashions of the season don’t normally incorporate such luxury, instead favouring beach clothing; with sand and sea

These monochrome outfits are timeless, and our featured dresses from Joseph Ribkoff will also hide your curves.

Opposite: Shift dress from Joseph Ribkoff, beautifully elegant with contrast from black and white tones in a clever panel effect £169.

Left: Sleeveless dress incorporating a golden buckle that adds just a subtle element of sparkle £169.

The featured fashions are all from Joseph Ribkoff. Visit the firm’s website www.josephribkoff.com or contact the company on 01392 876390.

129

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 130

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 131

Opposite: Embroidered shift Dress in ivory ÂŁ229.

Left: V-neck honeycomb dress in monochrome with belt.

Our featured fashions are all from Joseph Ribkoff. Visit www.josephribkoff.com or telephone 01392 876390.

131

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 132

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 133

- FasHion -

Opposite: There’s a hint of pink in this tunic style dress with geometric print £205.

Left: Similarly, a mustard accent lifts the mono colour of this style with black and white box-style print £206.

Our featured fashions are all from Joseph Ribkoff, www.josephribkoff.com or call 01392 876390.

133

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 134

- FasHion Right: Black blouse with golden detailing £172.

Printed trousers in monochrome £190.

Opposite: Black and vanilla Joseph Ribkoff dress with free flowing skirt £199.

134

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 135

Tiffany and Prada designer glasses frames from O’Briens Opticians, Brigg 01652 653595, www.obriensopticians.co.uk.

Local Stockists Cherries Ladies Fashion, Boston: 01205 354135 www.cherriesofboston.co.uk.

Orchid Boutique, Louth.

Call 01507 608557 or see www.orchidboutique.co.uk.

135

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 136

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 137

Protect your sun throughout the

SUMMER

tina recommends...

You’re encouraged to wear the products below by tina to ensure you don’t have any problems with your skin...

tina Brocklebank advises on the best products with sPF to use and explains why it’s so important to look after your skin from my teens I have always used an SPF in my moisturiser, as it was just something I knew I had to do. It is something that I have continued doing into my 40’s and shall keep doing. SPF is so important. It protects from UVA and UVB from the sun which are the causes of wrinkles, pigmentation and serious damage to skin and vitally, organs.

Sunblock SPF 55, because this isn’t oily and doesn’t clog pores. Also, their Age Shield and Repair Anti-Ageing Sunblock SPF 55, 90, or 110 is great if you have pigmentation.

If you have extreme pigmentation and mature skin, try the Age Shield Anti-Wrinkle and Brown Spot Matte Protection SPF 90 or 110.

UVA rays are the ones that are slower at damaging, and it can take years to see the damage but once you have, it is very difficult to reverse. UVB are the rays that make your skin red straightaway.

Boots No7 Anti-Dark Spot Facial Sunblock SPF 50 is great too, effective for protecting against UVA rays.

I have tried lots of products over the years but I have a few favourite products.

The brand, DDF is used underneath your moisturiser, and it has a broad spectrum plus anti-oxidants.

Below: This is Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock SPF 55 £10.49. left: Bioderma Photoderma MAX SPF 50+ £11.20.

Below: La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Spray £11.66.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Tube £11.66.

La Roche Posay, owned by L’Oreal, is another favourite for this. Not only is it reasonably priced but also great for all skin types.

Bioderma Photoderma MAX SPF 50+ is a great product for sensitive skins too.

“Sun protection is so important as UV rays can affect you in a number of ways...”

Dermalogica has an extra rich faceblock SPF 30 which helps to stop the free radicals damaging your skin.

Peter Thomas Roth is a max sheer all day lotion with products like Uber Dry Sunscreen SPF 30 and Ultra Lite Oil Free Sunscreen SPF 30. For problem skin, use the brand’s skin instant mineral SPF 30, this has salicylic acid in it, so it helps to prevent blemishes and dry others up and it also clears pores. This is also a great product for touch-ups and for protection, as it contains titanium dioxide and zinc oxide and is talc free.

Neutrogena is one of my favourite brands for SPF. I love their Ultra Sheer Dry Touch

Remember, if you’re wearing make-up, ensure you are using waterproof formulations and are able to apply sunscreen over it. Makeup is a physical barrier against the sun, however, it won’t stop the sun damaging your skin.

I can’t stress enough to be extra careful with your skin because if you look after it now and it will reward you. It is really worth taking the time to find the right product for you, so you can use it everyday as part of your skincare routine.

Finally, at night I don’t really like heavy creams - I prefer serums, lotions or oils and I particularly like the L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Extraordinary Facial oil; my skin always looks fresher after using this.

Right: L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Extraordinary Oil £13.29.

n Visit Tina’s website www.tinabrocklebank.co.uk or book in for a make-up lesson, to learn all the tricks of the trade!

137

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 138

Celebrating 20 years at the

FOREFRONT OF

DENTISTRY

the dental Health Centre in grantham celebrates its 20th anniversary in august. this marks a major milestone in the avenue road dental practice’s history and celebrates its achievement of being at the forefront of dentistry for two decades.

Practice manager, Paula Parkes, was just 23 when she joined the practice 15 years ago. She said that unlike any other practice in town at that time, The Dental Health Centre was very new and modern. Instead of looking and smelling like a traditional dental practice, the premises considered the patients and their comfort. Roll on 20 years and this is now the thinking behind most practices.

launched The Dental Health Centre, said: “Mr Sutton was newly qualified when I first met him at Mr Smith’s practice more than 20 years ago. Right from the beginning he was technically excellent and I felt very confident about his competence and ability to find a solution that was best for me. He has moved with the times and made sure he is always at the forefront of dentistry.

Paula said: “I think our greatest achievements fall into two camps: the friendliness of the team who make every patient's journey a personal one - the majority of our team have worked here for a long time and we know our patients really well. And the choices we give our patients. We recognise that everyone's circumstances are different and always try and provide three levels of choice to treatment plans where possible.”

“Another local dentist said that in his opinion Mr Sutton was the most technically skilled dentist in this area and is it reassuring to know that he also has an excellent reputation with his fellow dentists.

Elizabeth, a Grantham resident, who has been with principal dentist Colin Sutton since he

138

“The whole practice is very professional and highly efficient. I have never had an appointment cancelled in all the years I have been with the practice. Advice and support is easy to access. Everyone I have met through the practice is professional, friendly and approachable.”

The team at The Dental Health Centre always strives to evolve by having the most modern and up-to-date equipment and by providing all treatments under one roof without having to refer patients elsewhere.

Every member of the team is committed to providing patients with the very best treatments on the market and attending many courses to keep their knowledge fresh.

Paula added: “I wanted to work for a company that really wanted to go the extra mile in dentistry. I love my job and I love the friendly caring environment that we work in. Never do I dread Monday mornings!”

The dental health Centre, 3 avenue Road, grantham, lincolnshire, Ng31 6Ta. www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 139

139

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 140

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 141

- BELton maCHinE gun CorPs - BELton rEmEmBErs -

Remembering Belton’s

GREAT WAR

HEROES a century ago, the parkland of Belton House was transformed beyond recognition. lord Brownlow loaned the war effort his land to house the Belton house contingent of the machine gun Corps, capitalising on the new Vickers machine gun. this month, the Old Comrades’ association looks back on the history of the group...

Words: Malcolm Baxter. Images: National Trust & Malcolm Baxter.

141

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 142

- BELton maCHinE gun CorPs -

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 143

like the political and social landscape, both home and abroad, the parkland of Belton House changed dramatically during The Great War. The Grantham estate saw the creation of a huge number of infantry and cavalry to form the new Machine Gun Corps. The contribution to the war effort and the sacrifice of many of its men will be honoured with a new stone plaque created by the MGC Old Comrades’ Association in advance of the MGC’s October centenary, which is also being recognised with an exhibition at Belton House.

It was in August 1914 that Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, the newly appointed Secretary of State for War, issued his famous appeal ‘Your King and Country Need You.’ Within a matter of days 100,000 men had enlisted into the army. These men were posted to six new Divisions, the 9th to 15th Service Divisions. Five of these Divisions were posted to existing military training areas.

For one division - the 11th (Northern) Division - no room could be found at any of the existing training areas. Two officers were sent to the various Home Commands to find a suitable training area. On arriving at the Headquarters of Northern Command, waiting for them was an offer from Lord Brownlow to the War Office, offering the military the use of the parkland around his family home Belton House near Grantham for the duration of the war. The two officers immediately proceeded to Belton and after inspecting the parkland, decided that this was to be the training ground for the 11th Division.

Within a matter of days the first of 10,000 troops began arriving. These were only the infantry battalions of the Division. Other units such as the Divisional Artillery and Engineers were sent elsewhere for their basic training. For the first two to three months the new recruits were housed in hundreds of bell tents, but from the very beginning plans were put in place to build a large number of hutments to house the troops. For the rest of 1914 up to 3,000 workmen were on site constructing over 1,000 huts, a rifle range and butts on what is now Belton Woods Golf Course, and a single track railway line that ran from a new siding off the main northern line just before Peascliffe signalling box down the road from Great Gonerby,

over the main road from Grantham to Lincoln and across the River Witham and into the parkland. Also constructed at the camp was a 550 bed hospital, YMCA huts, church huts and even a cinema & theatre.

For the next eight months the 11th Division completed their basic training under the eyes of many senior officers who regularly visited the camp. This included Lord Kitchener who visited his troops in October 1914. Many hundreds of local people on hearing he was to be at Belton followed him around, causing mayhem amongst the troops who were trying to impress him with their newly acquired skills. By April 1915 the troops had completed their basic training and on the 4th & 5th of April they finally left Belton.

which was a problem that lasted throughout the life of the camp. By September 1915 the 30th were fully trained and were moved from Belton. They were replaced by what was known as a third line territorial Division who rather than sending whole units of men overseas were to train up drafts of replacements to existing territorial units already at the front.

In early 1915 the military began building another camp, which was to the east and less then a mile from Grantham town centre.

It was originally built to accommodate the artillery units of the 11th Division who were then still in camp at Leeds and Sheffield.

The camp was built on the land between Beacon Lane and Harrowby Lane both of which at the time were mere farm tracks. Apart from a few houses and the steam laundry on Belton Lane, the Territorial Barracks, Harrowby House and the Kesteven and Grantham Girl School on Sandon Road the area was still mainly farm land. Five new tarmacadam roads suitable for taking heavy artillery were constructed. These are what we now know

“Kitchener visited the troops in October 1914.

Local people on hearing he was to be at Belton followed him around, causing mayhem...”

Within two weeks a new Division, the 30th, began arriving at the camp. This Division was the first of what became known as the ‘Pals’ Divisions and was made up of troops from Manchester and Liverpool. One of the first problems encountered by the newly arrived troops was the state of the camp.

The main problem was mud and more mud

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 144

- BELton maCHinE gun CorPs -

as Harrowby Lane, New Beacon Road, Sandon Road, Hill Avenue and Signal Road. The Divisional signalling section took over land leading from Signal Road on the opposite side of Harrowby Lane.

To stop problems with mud such as there had been at Belton Camp, an extensive drainage scheme was constructed where the camp was to be and all the ponds in the area were drained and filled in. It was originally planned that about 150 huts would be built on the site and that up to 4,000 men would be accommodated. Harrowby Camp was not ready by the time the 11th Division left Belton Camp and the 30th Division artillery did not arrive at Harrowby until September 1915 just before the Division left.

On the 25th September 1915 the Director of Military Training at the War Office announced that Grantham (Harrowby) Camp was to be the new Machine Gun Training Centre (MGTC). On the 15th October the Machine Gun Corp was formed by Royal Warrant. The Commanding Officer, Brigadier General De La Hill, and his Staff arrived on the 18th October at Harrowby. Four days later a fatigue party arrived to prepare the camp ready for machine gunners to begin training. Between the 19th and 29th November over 9,000 men and 370 officers arrived for training.

In the first week of the centre coming into operation, there was absolute chaos. Men were arriving from over 300 different units without the correct paperwork and with only enough rations for one or two days.

There was hardly any means by which to provide the men with a cooked meal and there was a total lack of trained cooks. Also, due to a lack of clerks and typewriters, the administration at the camp was an absolute shambles. A large number of men were going absent without leave or deserting and officers were getting rid of non-effectives and taking replacements from other companies without proper authorisation or paperwork.

Worse still, the replacements were given the numbers of the men they replaced!

The Quartermaster at the Training Centre was so inundated with work in the first week that he did not get any sleep for 72 hours.

As more and more troops arrived at Harrowby Camp Brigadier General Hill, on the 19th November, asked the War Office for permission to occupy Belton Camp as well. The territorials who were then at 144

Belton were moved to other camps and by the 3rd January 1916 the MGTC now occupied both Harrowby & Belton Camps.

Owing to some hard work by the staff at the centre, the first twelve MGC companies left Grantham trained and fully equipped on the 7th February 1916, less than four months after the centre had been established.

At the Training Centre there was the centre’s headquarters, machine gun schools for officers and non-commissioned officers and an Army Service Corps Transport Training School for training the transport

“Also at the centre was a bombing school, a drill school, a training centre for nurses and even a school of cookery...” sections of the Machine Gun Companies.

There was an artificers’ school where, after ten weeks of instructions, men were trained to make running repairs to machine guns in the field. There was also a signalling school that at one time, with over 300 signallers in training there, was the largest in the country.

There was also a studio where training, instruction booklets and large-scale targets were produced. Also at the centre there was a bombing (grenade) school, a drill school where the instructors were from the Brigade

of Guards and a School of Cookery which supplied cooks to companies going overseas.

Also under training at the Centre were Machine Gun Companies, which, after being mobilised, were posted overseas as complete units, and Depot Companies which supplied drafts of men to companies already overseas to replace casualties. In a paper to GHQ , Home Forces dated March 1916 Brigadier General Hill asked to take over Clipstone Camp, near Mansfield as part of the MGTC to train more Depot Companies. The MGTC finally occupied part of Clipstone Camp in November 1916 when 7,000 men were transferred there from Grantham.

In July 1916 Grantham also became the training centre for the Machine Gun Companies of the Royal Naval Division.

In September 1916 the Australian Machine Gun Training Depot was also stationed at Grantham. In the same month the Motor Machine Guns were moved from Bisley to Grantham. A number of the Light Armoured Motor Batteries of the MGC (Motors) were trained and equipped at Grantham. In October 1916 the New Zealand Machine Gun Training Centre was established at Grantham as was the South African MGTC in December 1916. In early 1918 American pilots from RAF Stamford (now Wittering) were trained on the Vickers machine gun at Grantham. There were also a number of women employed at the Training Centre. These included nurses and female clerical staff at the hospital at Belton Camp and members of the Women’s Legion who

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 145

Main: Lord Kitchener, senior British army officer and colonial administrator, was good friends with Lord Brownlow, owner of Belton.

In a hero’s own words...

Clifford salvucci told the recruiting officers that he was 19 years old the day he signed up. Even though he was younger than this, he joined the army only a few weeks after War had been declared.

He came to Belton Park to train to be a soldier before leaving for the front lines. Clifford was chosen to train to ride a motorbike for the machine gun Corps. on his sidecar, they mounted a machine gun, with a tripod stowed behind the seat. there were only 18 of these motorbikes with sidecars in the whole army.

“Our camp site was in the grounds of Belton House. It was old and beautiful. I loved to walk there in the early morning beside the stream...”

He was posted to Camiers, France, in 1915. Clifford found life in the trenches gruelling, but when he was given 4 days leave and visited his family in London, he felt restless and missed the comradeship of his friends in the trenches. one day, when Clifford was on patrol, he was caught in crossfire and his leg was badly injured. taken by hospital train he started his recuperation in a tent ward of the 20th general Hospital in France and was later transferred to the hospital in Belton Park.

“Eventually I learnt to walk beside the stream in the grounds, finding solace alone with my thoughts and I found more time to write poems.” soon after this Clifford was demobbed and the army gave him an out of work donation policy in case he couldn’t find any work.

He had two weeks food rations and £2 12s 6d approximately £115 today to buy a suit as he went home on the train to London. From his letters, diaries and poems, it seems that he found it hard going home to his family. His sense of sadness over his experiences and the friends he had lost seemed to continue until he met nellie, who he eventually married.

145

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 146

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:20 Page 147

- BELton maCHinE gun CorPs -

from April 1916 supplied cooks and waitresses to the officers’ messes at the two camps. In February 1917 the members of the Women’s Legion were transferred to the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps which in 1918 became the Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps.

There were several ranges at the centre including the original one near what is now Belton Woods Golf Course and two machine gun ranges near Alma Wood, near to the village of Londonthorpe, and Halls Hill to the east of Grantham. At the Halls Hill range a Vickers machine gun was fired continuously for seven days with squads of men keeping the gun supplied with coolant water, ammunition and spare parts.

By the time the gun had stopped firing there was a hole as large as a hut in the side of the hill. An extensive system of opposing British and German trenches together with a number of separate machine gun emplacements was built in the grounds of Harlaxton Manor, about three miles to the south of Grantham where men trained in the use of the machine guns in the trenches.

loaned to them by the Lichfield Garrison. In October 1917 a number of officers at the Training Centre with masonic connections decided to form their own Maguncor lodge.

This was consecrated on the 28th January 1918 and is still in existence. The Training Centre even had its own band which, in July 1916, first played the M.G.C.’s Regimental March at a parade held when King George V and Queen Mary visited the camp.

The Regimental March was based on a Lincolnshire air; The Happy Clown.

just before August 1914 and rather than thousands of troops in training the land is now occupied by sheep and deer. The only reminder of the camp is a large water tank that was built in late 1914 although this is now becoming overgrown with trees and shrubs. It is situated just below Belmont Tower, an 18th century observatory built by an ancestor of the Brownlow family.

A number of the huts from Belton were bought by villages and used as their community halls. At least one of these, Denton, which is about four miles to south of Grantham, is still in use.

“The Training Centre continued to produce machine gunners until after the end of the war. In August 1919 the centre was closed down. By April 1920 the land reverted back to Lord Brownlow...”

It was not all training at the camps. There was a cinema and a theatre at both Belton and Harrowby camp and numerous opportunities were available for organised sports including football, rugby, cricket and golf.

The officers at Harrowby Camp also had their own set of Beagles which had been

Music: MGC Band at Harrowby Camp.

The Training Centre continued to produce machine gunners until after the end of the war and then in August 1919 the Centre was suddenly closed down. By April 1920 the huts had been sold off at Belton Camp and the land reverted back to Lord Brownlow.

Harrowby Camp became a dispersal unit for returning soldiers and it then became a Ministry of Pensions Hospital for In and Out Patients until 1930 when the land was sold off for housing.

Belton Park today, although now owned by the National Trust, is very much as it was

Although what was Harrowby Camp is nearly all completely built over with housing there are a number of street names that remember the camp. The first is Hill Avenue, one of the main roads into the camp. In April 1917 the commanding officer of the Training Centre ordered that an avenue of trees be planted along this thoroughfare and afterwards it was decided to name it Hill Avenue in honour of the commanding office Brigadier General De La Hill. Other roads that formed part of the camp and still remain are Signal Road, which led to the signallers’ camp, and Range Road which led onto Hall’s Hill and to one of the machine gun ranges. In November 1935 the then Lord Brownlow opened an archway and gates that led from Wyndham Park, Grantham’s War Memorial, onto Hill Avenue. This archway was close to the entrance of Harrowby Camp and was dedicated to the thousands of men who passed that way to be trained at Harrowby Camp.

Close to this archway in Wyndham Park is the new memorial to the Machine Gun Corps which was unveiled and dedicated on the 6th November 2014. n The MGC OCA was formed by the Veterans, who have organise a centenary service at St Wulfram's Church at 10.30am followed by the unveiling of a Centenary plaque at the Lion Lodge Gate. A luncheon at Belton Park Golf Club will follow; non-members are welcome to attend. Every year a commemorative event is also held in Grantham on the second Saturday in October. For more information about the MGC OCA call 01646 682753 or see www.machineguncorps.co.uk. Discover more about the Machine Gun Corps at Belton by visiting the Belton Remembers exhibition at Belton House.

147

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 148

Business News Buy, sell, grow and run your business with us... ringrose Law provides a full range of corporate and commercial legal services for any size of business

Ringrose law offers a full range of corporate and commercial services.

Their team has experience and knowledge in a variety of sectors, offering quality, practical advice within agreed timescales and budgets.

Jane Pearsey, Head of Commercial Property, has over twenty years’ experience dealing with complex commercial property transactions, particularly specialising in commercial property sales and purchases, business acquisitions and disposals, business leases, commercial mortgages and secured funding in addition to agricultural and equine property matters.

Jane is particularly focused on

‘Business of the Year’ award for grantham law firm...

JmP solicitors enjoys success at business awards as the firm goes from strength to strength with a range of private and commercial legal services

JMP solicitors continues to go from strength to strength with the recent influx of new people to meet the firm’s objective to grow the business from its headquarters in Grantham.

The firm recently received recognition in the Grantham Business Awards and was awarded the coveted title of Business of the Year following its investment in Grantham through the creation of new jobs, sponsorship of local community initiatives and the support provided to the business community in 2014.

2015 so far has seen the appointment of Philip Pheasey to head up a new commercial law service, Joanne Dale in residential conveyancing and a further four appointments covering industrial disease, personal

148

growing the commercial department at Ringrose Law and establishing new clients across Lincolnshire & Newark.

Andrew Wylde, Head of Commercial Litigation, deals with a very wide range of commercial litigation matters for the firm, and particularly specialises in more complex litigation claims, partnership disputes, S994 Companies Act minority shareholders disputes, injunctive relief and mediation.

Andrew and his team also deal with landlord and tenant law, professional negligence and contract disputes as well as general commercial litigation and dispute resolution. n For more information, visit www.ringroselaw.co.uk.

injury and information technology services.

The firm’s Managing Director, Ian Howard said “These appointments demonstrate our commitment to build on the work we have done in 2014 to raise the profile of the business locally and provide the region with a dynamic law firm capable of advising clients in all areas of law.

The firm stands by its philosophy of one lawyer, one client to ensure that the interests of the client remain very much at the forefront of everything we do.”

Based on Dysart Road in Grantham, JMP Solicitors provides clients with easy access to their offices and with ample free parking. n For more info visit www.jmp-solicitors.com.

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 149

send your business news to: tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk.

Celebrating 80 years of success with a stamford opening...

Helping businesses move forward, accelerating growth...

Bulley davey provides accountancy and tax advice services from its new stamford satellite office

Business improvement and growth acceleration service provides ‘light bulb moments’ for companies

Bulley davey, a local firm of chartered certified accountants and tax advisers, celebrates 80 years of successful trading this year and continues to expand, including recently opening a new office in Stamford.

They operate throughout East Anglia, working closely within their communities to ensure the services they provide are cost effective, high value solutions which meet the financial needs of their clients. The service they provide will give you the peace of mind that you are receiving accurate advice specific to your personal objectives.

Whether advising on the efficient management of your tax affairs, guiding you through the increasing legislation that surrounds accounts preparation or completing and filing income

tax returns on your behalf, the Bulley Davey team is here to assist. They also have a number of dedicated specialist teams dealing with a range of matters such as insolvency, business recovery, corporate finance and wealth management.

Employing some 100 staff, they have the knowledge and capability to manage any financial requirement without losing the personal touch. They offer a bespoke service, with high levels of director involvement and look beyond the basic compliance routine with the aim to add real value to their clients’ businesses.

They aim to build genuine relationships and have a proactive approach in helping their clients’ achieve their business goals. n Visit www.bulleydavey.co.uk or call 01733 569494.

duncan & Toplis have launched a new Business Improvement & Growth Acceleration (BIGA) service to give businesses a fresh pair of eyes and provide those light bulb moments that help organisations to move forward.

The service is being provided in association with Alison Rex of Rex Associates and provides, a structured review of current operations, a bespoke report on the business, and a very clear implementation of the plan of action.

“Even successful businesses often need fresh impetus or a new way of looking at things,” said Damon Brain, a Director at Duncan & Toplis. “Are there ways to do things differently in your business, or are there opportunities to launch new products and services?”

“Our Business Improvement &

Growth Acceleration service aims to help you find that extra gear by conducting an independent review of your business and working with you to provide an achievable plan to facilitate the next phase of your growth.”

“Our three-step plan will provide an objective evaluation and will ensure you have the answers you need and can move forward with confidence and a clear strategy in place.”

Alison Rex added: “With the daily pressures of working in a business it can be difficult to find time to plan and achieve business development and growth. Just a few hours with us can make all the difference. n For more info about Duncan & Toplis’s BIGA service email businessgrowth@duntop.co.uk.

149

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 150

150

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 151

BUSINESS

& DIVORCE if one party to a divorce owns a business it is important for both spouses to know how the value of the business will be viewed by the court and what the options are for dealing with this asset.

On divorce a business, and the assets of the business, will be treated as part of the ‘pot’ of relevant assets to be considered when it comes to looking at what a fair division of the matrimonial assets should be.

This is the case whether the assets are in the shape of shares in a limited company, an interest in a partnership or those of a sole trader.

That being said, there is an important distinction between everyday assets such as the family home, pensions or savings and those that are business assets. A business is not a liquid asset that can easily be valued and shares in a business are subject to the success of the business and so can be seen as ‘risk-laden’ assets.

Not all businesses are the same. The courts will draw a distinction between a company that has been formed to carry out a specific business activity, such as producing widgets, and one which is a vehicle to put assets out of the reach of tax, such as a property portfolio . With the former, the courts may accept that the company is a legal entity in its own right, but with the latter if it can be proved that the company was the private fiefdom of a spouse then the assets may be transferred to the other spouse in any settlement.

In light of the above it is therefore important to obtain expert advice at an early stage to establish the value of the business as well as the structure and purpose of the company. In the vast majority of cases an accountant will be required to carry out a valuation and generally one accountant will be instructed by both parties as a single joint expert to reduce cost and potential for conflict.

The courts are generally reluctant to order that a business be sold, but this can become necessary if there is no other way to achieve a

fair outcome. Arguments can potentially be made that a business should not be viewed as a matrimonial asset, such as in the case of inherited farms for example. However, if a sale is ordered then the spouse who is the owner will be given the opportunity to buy out the other party’s interest. This will take into account the nature of the business, including its stability or otherwise, and may allow payments to be made over a period of time to the other spouse in respect of their share so as not to put the company into a precarious financial situation.

The following considerations will be relevant to the court when deciding how best to deal with business assets: • Whether there is a market for the shares in the company; • How should the shares be valued; • If the shares are to be sold, how should this be done; • Liquidity—how money can be raised and paid out, and what the tax consequences will be; • What the impact would be on the company as a going concern and the valuations of it if money was extracted; • What the costs of sale will be and what capital gains tax liabilities will arise.

To contact a member of our Family Team for help and advice visit www.chattertons.com.

Chattertons offer a full range of Legal Services and Independent Financial Advice.

For more information about any of our services or to contact a member of our team please visit www.chattertons.com.

trust us to take care of it

www.chattertons.com 151

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 152

- motors -

The Car Created By

Q-BRANCH audi’s flagship 4x4 is a technological tour de force that even James Bond’s Q-Branch would be proud of. Listen carefully, 007: if you’re seeking a seven seater that’s luxurious, smooth, decent off-road but still delivers robust economy day-to-day, audi’s new Q7 could be just the large suv you’re looking for...

audi sold just under 160,000 cars in 2014, an increase of 12% over the previous year.

It was a bumper year for the company, as buyers flocked to showrooms encouraged by the brand’s smart image, from the ‘posher than a Mini’ A1 small car, to the sales rep’s favourite, the A4, to its large 4x4 the Q7. The latter is not really designed for too much off-road punishment, despite its height and 4x4 transmission. As a seven seat SUV with some degree of ability for traversing muddy country lanes though, it’s one of - if not the - best.

A new model has just reached showrooms and will further cement the old model’s popularity, offering greater efficiency, most standard equipment and the latest technology to help negotiating supermarket car parks and the school run in the two tonne, five metre long car safer and easier to manoeuvre than ever.

It’s a sign of the times that the firm’s old eight and 12-cylinder engines are gone, replaced, instead, with a single 3.0 V6 engine, which is pretty modest for a car of the Q7’s size.

60mph is reached in 6.5 seconds, there’s a top speed of 145mph where legal, yet the Q7 still achieves 48mpg combined, 44mpg in town, which is not unreasonable in context. The firm’s standard eight-speed gearbox and 4x4 system are mated to a slew of driver aids, making it a cinch to drive.

Listen carefully 007: Audi’s Q-Branch has created a seven seater that’s wellequipped, luxurious, smooth and surprisingly economical.

The Q7 tackles backroads and motorways alike with aplomb.

Prices are from a reasonable £50,300 but put additional funds aside for the Dynamic Pack.

152

What’s more prices start at £50,300 which, for a large and well-equipped seven seater is reasonable too, undercutting a Range Rover Sport to the tune of £10,000.

It’s well equipped too, with electrically adjustable heated leather seats, climate and cruise control, auto lights and wipers, sat nav,

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 153

153

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 154

- motors -

“The ride is superlative, especially when you specify the optional air suspension...”

Right: An eight speed double clutch gearbox makes driving easy and jerk-free.

Below: The modern cabin doesn’t suffer ‘button overload’ thanks to an integrated control system and hi-res screen.

DAB radio, parking sensors front & rear, Bluetooth, keyless go and seven seats all standard on the basic SE model.

Also available is the sporty S-Line model which carries a £3,500 premium. Instead, we would choose the SE, then specify the optional Dynamic Pack which includes adaptive cruise control and air suspension for an extra £2,800, and perhaps a rear view camera (£500) for safer parking.

The options list is, of course, full of options like a digital TV tuner (£1,100), Bang & Olufsen stereo (£6,600) and extended leather pack covering instrument panels, sun visors and door pulls (£6,000)... the merits or otherwise of which we’ll leave to you to determine.

Ride comfort is superlative - especially when you specify the air suspension - and the Q7 is smooth, and refined even over rough roads. It’s just as adept when tackling motorways as back lanes, and even though you’d trust a Land Rover Discovery more over a rutted field, its 2.8 tonne towing ability should make pulling the odd horsebox or caravan a cinch.

The Q7 is every bit the modern car, with a pared back dashboard facilitated by a large screen, which rises electronically from the dashboard, and an integrated rotary controller with touchpad. Instrumentation is clear thanks to a colour display or the optional (and very beautiful, crystal clear) Virtual Cockpit - a 12” hi-res screen which replaces conventional dials to display speed, sat-nav instructions and other information.

Other thoughtful touches include electrically foldable rear seats, 4G wi-fi, and a wide range of interior leather colours and finishers.

Q7 is definitely a quality car, with equipment, space and economy figures that rival any large SUV. Off-road ability should be sufficient for most families, and with unsurpassed road manners, Audi’s ‘Q-Branch’ has created a large 4x4 which will leave Lincolnshire motorists comfortable and cosseted... not shaken or stirred.

154

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 155

155

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 156

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 157

157

Supporting You Through Your Grieving Process offering free advice on funerals and funeral planning

Carr Funeral Service A Tradition of Dignity and Total Care

2 Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9DA 01205 311300 • 24hr Service

Independent Funeral Directors Since 1909

158

LE CREUSET • BRABANTIA • BAKEWARE • GARDEN PRODUCTS

Achurch for Quality Variety and Service Upstairs & Downstairs

WELL WORTH A VISIT! YOUR LOCAL FRIENDLY HARDWARE STORE 16/17 Market Place, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5BN

Telephone: 01507 523441

KITCHENWARE • CAKE/BREAD STORAGE

TRAYS • OVEN/TABLEWARE • TOOLS • LE-CAFETIERE

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 158

B/D POWER TOOLS • GLASSWARE - CRYSTAL • SMALL ELECTRICAL

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 159

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 160

Crosswords CRyPTiC CROsswORd test your lateral thinking skills with this month’s Cryptic Crossword. Each puzzle has a set of perplexing clues to unravel, and as every lover of logic knows, the frustration is all part of the fun!

aCROss 1. Post office (9) 6. Be depressed when doctor introduces exercise (4) 8. She vainly seeks masculine attention (8) 9. A warm spring, we hear, for this old man (6) 10. Go off to find another partner (6) 11. Barely beat the opposition? (8) 12. It goes amiss to be a selfish type (6) 15. Dicky, Interpol star (8) 16. Many disturbed when people had a drunken party (8) 19. Set to work with new tutor after assembly (4,2) 21. One to perform afterwards for a devoted fan (8) 22. Lower by degrees into river (6) 24. Without love, tramp and wealthy man don't do this (6) 25. Told to include security to prevent access (8) 26. Less than one hour for action (4) 27. A plain fellow treated like a doormat (7,2)

dOwN 1. Keep shop (5) 2. Chap comes up in new suit, gets big wave (7) 3. He's not himself when working (5) 4. Vessel making way for others (7) 5. Strange thing to observe in a club (9) 6. Music masters require note when taking a rest off (7) 7. I'd put in now for a position in society (9) 13. Organised chaos on a grand scale (9) 14. Laboratory equipment is twice set up without objection being raised (4,5) 17. Rosalind's lover is located in Florida (7) 18. Bad rule may become permanent (7) 20. Censured about plot involving UK (7) 22. Fall out of love and languish (5) 23. Battle for the chairman's seat? (5)

dOwN

1. Roller — breaker (4) 3. It contains information about an air crash (5,3) 9. Knocking sound (3-1-3) 10. Dutch cheese (5) 11. An originally Bohemian dance (5) 12. The Dog Star (6) 14. Relating to the wrong period of time (13) 17. Large sautéed prawns (6) 19. Native American symbol (5) 22. Doomed (5) 23. Writing fluid holder (7) 24. Water sport (8) 25. Syncopated music (4)

1. Puns etc (8) 2. Essential (5) 4. Cross-legged posture for meditation (5,8) 5. Havana, say (5) 6. Bunch of flowers (7) 7. Yule (4) 8. Annex (6) 13. Excessive sentimentality in art or music (8) 15. One practising self-denial as a discipline (7) 16. Things or quantity imported (6) 18. Where one is surrounded by other things (5) 20. Greek letter (5) 21. Uncertain (4)

CRyPTiC aNsweRs

QuiCk aNsweRs

QuiCk CROsswORd

aCROss

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 161

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 162

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 163

1 - Lincs Pride AUG 157_Layout 2 06/07/2015 13:21 Page 164