Lincolnshire Pride August 2016 by Pride Magazines Ltd

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AUG 2016

STAMFORD DESIGNER SOPHIE ALLPORT

ARTIST BRIDGET SKANSKI-SUCH

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

LincolnshirePride

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Congratulations to the team at the Lincolnshire Showground. One of these days, I’ll make good on my repeated promise to book two days holiday and enjoy the show as a visitor, unshackled from my camera.

JULIAN WILKINSON MANAGING DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER

Even though it’s officially a work function, the Lincolnshire Show never seems like such. It’s still a highlight of my year, and it’s frustrating that I don’t get to see more of the event, because its diversity and character never ceases to bring a smile to my face. My colleagues will agree that the hard work is worth it for the lovely comments we receive about the magazine, and so on behalf of them, I’d like to thank everyone who came to see us at the show over the two days. We had a lovely time, and we hope you did, too. If our exclusive images from this year’s event convey even a fraction of the attractions, fun and smiling faces, we’ll be most satisfied.

ROB DAVIS, EDITOR 01529 469977, editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk

Back to this edition, and back to the Showground, too, for a look at what happened when Elton John came to the county. We’ll also meet Stamford homeware designer Sophie Allport, plus we’ll enjoy a meal at Caythorpe’s excellent Red Lion and we’ll meet Oasby artist Bridget Skanski-Such. Best wishes for a wonderful month, Rob Davis, Editor

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STAMFORD DESIGNER SOPHIE ALLPORT

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LincolnshirePride AUG 2016

STAMFORD DESIGNER SOPHIE ALLPORT

ARTIST BRIDGET SKANSKI-SUCH

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

£3 .7 0

City of Lincoln Summer Special SUMMER FUN

Spending time shopping, and visiting the county’s landmarks...

This Month: Exclusive pictures from the 2016 Lincolnshire Show...

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. Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray. Distribution: Joe Proctor. Office Manager: Sue Bannister. Account Manager: Lauren Chambers. National Sales Manager: Zoie Wilkinson. Sales Manager: Roberta Hall. Sales Executives: Sian Jarratt, Emily Brown, Carissa Clay, Hayley Scott, Jessica Cobbold, Sarah Allen, Yvette Coates, Aileen Perolio-Jones and Cassy Ayton.

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Contents 36: Elton John’s sensational performance in Lincoln.

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August 2016

The latest from across the county, with plenty of ideas on how to amuse yourself throughout the summer, plus our good NEWS pages, too. This month’s HIGH SOCIETY events include our exclusive Lincolnshire Show images, plus the Readyfield Hunt’s end of season ball. If you think you’ve experienced all that UPHILL LINCOLN has to offer, think again. We’re re-visiting Steep Hill and Bailgate.

Delicious FOOD & DRINK is assured this month with a trip to Caythorpe’s Red Lion, and a recipe courtesy of Steven Bennett.

We’ve a couple of lovely properties in our HOMES AND GARDENS section, plus a visit to the National Trust’s Peckover House. Stamford’s SOPHIE ALLPORT this month introduces her signature style to a whole new range of beautiful homeware.

We’ll meet OASBY ARTIST Bridget SkanskiSuch to find out how she conceives her ethereal work, inspired by nature.

Our FASHION AND BEAUTY features this month see us paying a visit to Spalding and trying out a range of cosmetics essentials.

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County News Can you capture Halcyon Days for Easton exhibition? Easton Walled Gardens is inviting entries for its Halcyon Days photographic competition, with a top prize of £500 for the best image...

Visitors can Follow the bronze trail in Sleaford...

Sleaford visitors will be able to follow a new trail of 18 bronze roundels if a new heritage trail for the town achieves planning permission. The ArtsNK charity is seeking permission to install 18 bronze roundels along a heritage and art trail around the town, as part of a £20,000 project, named When In Sleaford... Suggested sites for the circles will be Bass Cottages, Money’s Yard’s Mill, and Sleaford Railway Station. A decision from the district council is pending as Pride goes to press. n For more information see www.artsnk.org.

Grantham’s Easton Walled Garden has always been inspiring for photographers, but there’s an extra reason for keen photographers to visit this month as the gardens, restored by Sir Fred and Lady Ursula Cholmeley invite entries for this year’s photographic competition. An inaugural competition was held last year and amateur photographers will have a chance for their work to be seen and judged by the great and the good, culminating in a large exhibition and £500 for the winner. Last year’s competition saw almost 1,000 nationwide entries and this year is expected to be even bigger. The judging panel will cast an

Counting down to a career in science at RAF Scampton Host of Channel Four’s Countdown welcomes children to air base as part of STEM initiative...

eye over the following categories: Summer Life, The Countryside at Work, Easton Walled Gardens, Wildlife, Rural or Garden Landscape, Plant Portraits. The Cholmeley family are keen photographers themselves with both Fred and his son prolific photographers. Their muse is a 12 acre site restored from a wilderness into one of the UK’s leading garden attractions, named as one of the UK’s top 10 walled gardens. The gardens include meadows, roses, sweet peas, spring bulbs and shrubs, cut flowers and vegetable gardens. n Entries must be sent to: photos@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk and closing date is: 30th September Lincolnshire school students were inspired to consider a future in science, technology, engineering or maths last month after spending a day at the home of the Red Arrows. The STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics event) saw more than 20 leading companies and organisations, including Jaguar Land Rover and Siemens, showcase their work to 240 students at Scampton. Rachel Riley, from Channel 4’s Countdown programme, was the special guest and STEM ambassador for the event, held in June. “The event provides young people with an inspirational, real example of the fascinating futures open to them,” says Wing Commander Joanne Campbell, RAF Scampton’s Station Commander

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Heckington Windmill set for major £1.7m refurbishment

Oaklands newlyweds will enjoy suite dreams...

As Pride goes to press work is set to begin on a Lincolnshire landmark after seven years of campaigning by the Heckington Windmill Trust...

Grimsby’s Oaklands Hall Hotel invests £60,000 into the creation of new Junior Suite for its newlyweds and other VIPs...

Heckington windmill trustees are thrilled at the prospect of a new £1.7m restoration project due to begin as Pride goes to press. Heckington Windmill Trust have been raising money for seven years to create a top class visitor centre in the former granary, cart shed and piggery. The mill is already open for visitors, and is currently in operation, grinding flour and malt following 2015’s refurbishment of its eight sails.

It’s hoped work will begin as Pride goes to press, with completion for the 2017 visitor season, with the new project making the mill self-funding.

n Horncastle residents were amused by a cloud in the shape of a chicken last month amid a thunderstorm. A picture of the formation was tweeted by the Horncastle Neighbourhood policing team, presumably on a quiet day for crime in the town!

n Grimsby staff midwife Helen McLoughlin has raised over £3,000 for the Brathay Trust by running 10 marathons in 10 days - alongside 11 other runners, Helen ran a total of 262 miles!

n Lincolnshire drivers will be relieved to know that despite this months sunshine and warm weather, the county is ready for winter, too. A new road gritter nicknamed ‘The Beast’ was been unveiled at this year’s Lincolnshire Show and will be keeping the county’s roads safe in just a few months.

n Grantham Canal Society has been working with the Canal & River Trust to restore a stretch of Grantham Canal, after it fell into dereliction, thanks to an £830,000 grant.

n Scunthorpe children are benefiting from a £10.7m investment in local schooling after three new state-of-the-art schools opened up in the area. Burton-upon-Stather Primary School, The Grange Primary School and Crosby Primary School, have now all opened their doors to pupils. n Skegness is celebrating as Gibraltar Point’s brand new £1m visitors centre has opened to the public. “The new visitor centre has been designed to make the most of the reserve’s stunning views, with expansive windows facing the dunes and sea.” said Cllr Colin Davie.

Grimsby’s Oaklands Hall Hotel have just completed the creation of their new Junior Suite, based in the oldest part of the building. This has come from a £60,000 investment which has seen two of the smaller bedrooms knocked into one. The bedroom is made up of four parts; the main bedroom itself with a seating area, a bathroom which has a luxurious bath with a television and overhead chandelier, plus a walk-in shower and a ‘his & hers’ sink room with a ceiling height mirror. The Junior Suite was created to fill a gap in the market for a higher spec of bedroom that features all of the luxurious finishing touches that a top city hotel would offer. With bespoke furniture and a wardrobe that has been fitted out to house a champagne fridge

and Nespresso Machine, the new Junior Suite at the Oaklands Hall Hotel is the height of luxury. “There’s a huge demand for high quality in the area, not only just for brides and grooms, but for guests who are staying in the area be it for work or play,” says the hotel’s Director of Operations, Steven Bennett. Charlotte from The Creative Larder, who have helped to design the room, says: “We chose a neutral colour scheme that boats beautiful finishing touches with marble and gold in the bathrooms.” “We’ve kept it light and bright and a mixture of silvers and golds in the main bedroom, a colour palette that hopefully most people will love. n For more information call 0844 387 6312 or visit the hotel’s wedding page at www.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk. 7

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County News Lincoln honoured in twin city’s memorial garden... Memorial garden in Tangshan has been named after Lincoln in recognition of the citys’ twin status... Lincoln dignitaries recently visited China at the invitation of Ding Xiufeng, Mayor of Tangshan Municipal People’s Government, as a memorial garden in the city has been named after the city in recognition of its twin status.

A small delegation from Lincoln joined 30,000 guests at the International Horticultural Exposition where a newlydeveloped garden commemorates the 40th anniversary of an earthquake that hit Tangshan in 1976, claiming thousands of lives.

Teaching a new generation of children to smile... Sleaford Smile Centre holds health education day with prizes, quizzes and games to teach children good dental health habits... Sleaford children were taught to love their smile by dentist Dr Kajal Bathia and the team at the Sleaford Smile Centre last month. The practice hosted a free Children’s Oral Health Education Day, with a presentation by Patient Co-Ordinator Wendy Best, which covered topics like the foods to avoid, how often teeth should be brushed and the dangers of plaque.

Children were then invited to take a ride in the dentist’s chair before having the dental heath examination process explained to them. Mums and dads showed the children, with the aid of disclosure tablets, how important thorough brushing is, and every child went away with a ‘goodie bag,’ containing a new toothbrush. n For more information call 01529 304136 or see www.sleafordsmiles.com

THE BOOK CLUB THIS MONTH WE’VE ASKED BOOK STORE WATERSTONES TO RECOMMEND THEIR BEST LINCOLNSHIRE BOOKS... Ask Me Another! Lincolnshire Edition £3.99

A fun little book from Francis Frith, heritage title publishers, which presents quiz questions on everything from folklore and customs to literary links, archaeology and sporting miscellany. If you consider yourself a knowledgeable yellowbelly, this is certainly the book to test the limits of your wisdom!

Lincolnshire Dialect, in paperback £3.99

Lincolnshire Pevsner’s Architectural Guide £35

A-Z of Curious Lincolnshire Mysteries £9.99

Lincolnshire: A Dog Walker's Guide £7.95

Alright ‘oad duck? You will be, curling up in the sunshine and reading all about the curiosities of Lincolnshire’s unique dialectic expressions. You’ll learn all about the county’s quirkiest words and how they made their way our of the fields and into general parlance!

Filled with hilarious and surprising examples of folklore, eccentrics, historical and literary events, and popular culture from days gone by, all taken from Lincolnshire's tumultuous history. Bound to delight residents and visitors alike with tales of Tennyson, Marwood and more!

Pevsner is considered the absolute authority on all things architectural, and this indispensable hardback coffee table volume is a reference book you’ll return to time and again, detailing the county’s many buildings, monuments and landmarks.

And finally. Walkies! Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks with plenty of opportunities for your dog to roam safely off lead. The routes vary in length from two and a half to six miles and introduce dogs and their owners to Lincolnshire's glorious countryside.

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Branston Lodge, Lincoln A beautiful and prominent home set within about 5.8 acres of grounds. The main house has 3 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, utility, conservatory and a large cellar. 2 bedroom annexe with a new bathroom suite, kitchen and living room. Surrounding the house are gardens, stables, paddocks, outbuildings and parkland providing ample space for equestrian pursuits. EPC: F. Guide Price: £795,000

Point Eight, Haxey A marvellous country residence set in stunning grounds (approx. 1.24 acres) on the edge of a popular village surrounded by beautiful rural views. Accommodation brieﬂy consists of a principal sitting room, lounge, snug, dining room, modern kitchen diner, 4 double bedrooms (one ensuite) and the family bathroom. An absolute gardeners paradise with viewing highly recommended. EPC: D. Guide Price: £495,000

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Lincolnshire Show Exclusive images from Wednesday at the 132nd show...

A mixed bag of weather didn’t prevent visitors to this year’s Lincolnshire Show enjoying all that the county show had to offer. In this edition we’ve eight pages of images capturing the colour, character and fun of the show. Over 65,000 people are thought to have visited, with 4,380 school pupils visiting the show from over 45 schools. 350 cows, 650 sheep and over 1,600 horses and ponies made up the livestock contingent of the show, whilst main wing entertainment on Wednesday included private driving and concours d’elegance, showjumping and the Riseholme College Six Bar Competition. n See our exclusive images from Thursday at the 2016 Lincolnshire Show, later in this edition.

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What’s On... Find out What’s On this month with events taking place in different venues across the county. Summer is a great time to experience Lincolnshire’s incredible live performances and outdoor events... THE WIZARD OF OZ

Saturday 30th July Visit Sacrewell Farm on 30th July to be taken on an adventure over the rainbow to the wonderful land of Oz where you’ll join Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Toto on their quest to see the wizard.

01780 782254, www.sacrewell.org.uk The Wizard of Oz...

LINCOLN MYSTERY PLAYS

Wednesday 3rd August Performed open-air in the Cathedral Cloisters over eight nights in August, the scenes will unfold like illustrations from a Children’s Bible through the vigour, humour and humanity of the Lincoln Mystery Play Company. 01522 561600, www.lincolncathedral.com

THE PROCLAIMERS

Friday 5th August Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have over the years enjoyed huge successes. Expect to hear the classics like Sunshine on Leith, 500 Miles, I’m on My Way and plenty more at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. 08448 542776, www.bathshall.co.uk

BIG DAY OUT IN LINCOLN

Saturday 6th August Big Day Out Lincoln is a family friendly, multi-genre music festival, taking place at The Lincolnshire Showground. The festival will play host to a number of chart topping bands, artists and TV talent show stars.

Carl Davis CBE...

- LICMF -

The Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival 2016 starts in August with events running throughout the month.

Their theme this year is music related to the moving image. Every concert will feature an exploration of the relationship between the visual and aural arts, whether through the works of composers who wrote regularly for the silver screen or through carefully themed events which focus on specific individuals or films. Alongside their usual lineup of traditional chamber music concerts they also have screenings of Sergei Eisenstein’s silent masterpiece, Battleship Potemkin, with live musical soundtrack, and a show created in collaboration with the composer Carl Davis and the Chaplin Estate. The BBC have agreed to return to Lincolnshire once again to record three concerts for broadcast. n For more information on the events the LICMF will host throughout August, please call 07757 708858 or visit their website www.licmf.org.uk.

01522 522900, www.bigdayoutlincoln.com

MILITARY MEMORABILIA SHOW

Saturday 6th August Take your own military memorabilia to Lincoln Castle’s WWI experts. Bring family mementos, medals, photographs, uniform and badges to the WWI experts who will be on hand to help you discover more of your family story. Their ability to unpick the story behind your collection will give visitors an insight into their own WWI story.

01522 782040, www.lincolncastle.com

The Floyd Effect...

THE FLOYD EFFECT

Saturday 6th August The Floyd Effect has become renowned for the remarkable accuracy it performs of the iconic music of Pink Floyd. Every note that you hear is played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine live experience. They will be performing at Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough on the 6th August.

01427 676655, www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/trinity-arts-centre

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VW CAMPER DAY

Sunday 7th August Vehicles, many uniquely customised by their devoted owners, will be bringing an extra splash of colour and nostalgia to Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brayford. There will also be family fun including street entertainment.

07950 822276, www.lincolncamperday.co.uk

ROMAN DAY

VW Campervan...

Tuesday 9th August There will be Roman themed activities, suitable for the whole family at the Collection in Lincoln, throughout the day, including crafts. Plus the chance to see the unique collection of local, Roman artifacts in the museum and the mosaic floor.

01522 550990, www.thecollectionmuseum.com

BUGSY MALONE

Thursday 11th - 13th August Presented by the students of Louth Playgoers Summer Workshop, the students spend two weeks working with a director, choreographer and musical director and at the culmination of the course, present a three night run to a packed house at the Riverside Theatre in Louth. 01507 600350, www.louthplaygoers.com

INDEPENDENT CAR SHOW

Sunday 14th August Local and national businesses from the motor industry will display hundreds of vehicles on the Brayford Waterfront for the Lincolnshire Motorshow.

01522 545711, www.visitlincoln.com

Binky the Dachshund enjoying Easton...

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EASTON WALLED GARDENS

Monday 1st - 31st August Their extended opening times every Sunday in August gives dog lovers the chance to enjoy the gardens with manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best friend. Bring your dog for an evening stroll in the gardens. All dogs get a free doggy biscuit with every cup of tea.

Also on 10th and 18th August, there will be a Teddy Bear Picnic. There will be an amazing story from Tom The Tale Teller while visitors enjoy their picnic under the spreading branches of the old cedar tree. Tom will tell tales of myth, magic and adventure, ensuring that both young and old are captivated. Follow the clues for the Bear Trail and receive a certificate at the end.

BURGHLEY HOUSE

Wednesday 17th August There are special painting days at Burghley that are always informal and friendly, with plenty of opportunity to watch and ask questions. Sandra Peck will show you her own wet-into-wet watercolour techniques in August and you will have ample time to put these into practise, with help and encouragement throughout the day. At lunchtime visit the Orangery Restaurant, or bring a picnic.

01780 761996, www.burghley.co.uk

01476 530063, www.visiteaston.co.uk

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What’s On... Lincolnshire Steam Rally...

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GUNBY HALL & GARDENS

Spilsby PE23 5SS Sunday 7th August Eight acres of formal and walled gardens, old roses, herbaceous borders, herb gardens, and kitchen gardens, with fruit and vegetables. Also find greenhouses, a carp pond and sweeping lawns. Gunby is also known as Tennyson’s Haunt of Ancient Peace.

Ashcroft House...

ASHCROFT HOUSE

Grantham NG33 5NP Sunday 21st August There’s a great story about the construction of this garden. It was created from part of a pony paddock on a filled in ironstone quarry. The sloping ground necessitated terracing and having natural springs running down one side, and the boggy ground in deep shade at the bottom of the plot meant that this small garden needed careful planning.

Gunby Hall & Gardens...

Manor House...

OLD QUARRY LODGE

Elsham DN20 0RB Sunday 21st August There are abundant borders and island beds with architectural focal points, with Mediterranean influence in parts. This is a very imaginative garden with an exciting mixture of the flamboyant and quintessentially English.

MANOR HOUSE

Spilsby PE23 4LN Sunday 28th August A two acre garden on a south facing slope, partly terraced and well protected by established trees and shrubs. This garden was redeveloped over 10 years with natural and formal ponds. There are shrub roses, a laburnum walk, hosta border, gravel bed and other areas mainly planted with plenty of hardy perennials, trees and shrubs.

LOVING LINCS FOOD & CRAFT

Sunday 14th August Discover local produce and crafts from Lincolnshire artisans in Sleaford. Spread across Navigation House and Cogglesford Watermill will be the chance to discover delicious local produce and fabulous local crafts.

01529 305904, www.navigationhousesleaford.co.uk

DANNY CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

Wednesday 17th August Illyria is now one of the country’s foremost theatrical interpreters of Roald Dahl’s work. In their 25th anniversary, which marks the centenary of Dahl’s birth, they have secured the rights to perform their fifth Dahl title at the Castle.

01522 782040, www.lincolncastle.com

A CHILD’S WAR

Saturday 20th August Discover what life was like for the children of Lincoln, from costumed performers, and learn how the war affected them. Hear about how the Scouts and the Girl Guides performed their duty during the Great War. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life will help you learn what life was like in all walks of life for Lincolnshire Yellowbellies. Look out for the fascinating vehicle collection, including an authentic WWI tank.

01522 782040, www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

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LINCOLNSHIRE STEAM RALLY

Saturday 20th - 21st August The Steam and Vintage Rally is back, with a collection of steam and vintage vehicles, from steam engines and fairground organs to military vehicles, fire engines and motorcycles.

01522 522900, www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

THE DREAMERS

Saturday 27th August The Dreamers have appeared many times on TV shows both at home and abroad including Cilla’s Surprise Surprise, and Noel Edmunds’s Houseparty. The Dreamers have toured non-stop and were part of The Original Sensational Sixties Experience Show, one of the most successful touring shows in the UK today. See this show at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough.

01427 676655, www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/trinity-arts-centre

1940S DAY

01522 545711, www.visitlincoln.com

ONE EVENT

Friday 26th - 30th August ONE Event, is an event for people who are passionate about seeing the Church go forward and have a growing influence for good. It’s about being empowered and finding a sense of unity across a variety of networks. The event is at the Lincolnshire Showground. 01522 522900, www.one-event.org.uk

- LITTLE RED GALLERY Kealey Farmer is returning to The Little Red Gallery on Saturday 20th August! This will be Kealey’s first show since she became an independent artist and selected us to be one of her few exclusive stockists. We expect to see work in familiar styles but also new motifs and never before seen images.

1940s Day...

Sunday 21st August Lincoln’s Brayford Waterfront will be full of atmosphere on this summery Sunday for a 1940s celebration. You can expect live music from a 1940s performer, swing dance lessons, Second World War military displays, and hopefully a flypast from Lincolnshire’s own Lancaster bomber. Trade stalls will offer a shopping opportunity for some period gifts including a number of service charity stalls.

Keeley’s Work...

Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre...

CRANWELL SUMMER FUN DAY

Sunday 28th August Enjoy aviation activities for all ages at Cranwell’s Summer Fun Day. Plan a summer’s day out at Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre for the day. From kites to cockpits, there is something for the family to enjoy alongside the fascinating heritage found in the Centre itself.

01529 488490, www.cranwellaviation.co.uk

Kealey is self taught although with over 25 years of experience, it is no surprise Kealey now has a huge base of collectors and customers looking for one-offs. Her ‘Best of British’ series is a wonderful collection of nostalgia, memory and joy while her heart and tree originals are beautifully romantic and moving works.

The show allows you to see her, her work and where she is heading next. The exhibition will be on until August, so if you’re popping to the Castle before the poppies leave why not come and say hello on the Bailgate and check out Kealey Farmer’s exhibition!

n Visit www.thelittleredgallery.co.uk or call 01522 589134. 19

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What’s On... MEDIEVAL LIFE & LAUGHTER

Visit Lincoln Bus...

- TOUR WITH A TWIST Be spooked this August Bank Holiday weekend and explore haunted Lincoln by open top bus with a local ghost expert.

One of the team members from the Lincoln Ghost Walks will guide you around Lincoln on Tour Lincoln, the open-top city sightseeing bus, whilst telling spooky tales and stories of Lincoln’s haunted past. This tour takes place during Lincoln’s Steampunk Festival, the largest and longest-running Steampunk Festival in the world, so take the opportunity to create your best spooky Steampunk outfit especially for the tour. Alternatively, the Visit Lincoln bus runs throughout summer, so take a tour of the city and learn about its rich history.

The ghost tours are suitable for all ages. Seats are allocated on a first come, first served basis. The tour lasts about 50 minutes.

n For more info, call 01522 545458 or visit www.visitlincoln.com.

Sunday 28th - 29th August Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of medieval England at Lincoln Medieval Bishops’ Palace. Swords will be wielded and helmets battered as medieval combat is displayed in front of your eyes. Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the children’s battle drill.

01522 527468, www.english-heritage.org.uk

SARAH MILLICAN - OUTSIDER

Thursday 1st September Sarah Millican is one of the UK’s most successful and multi-award-winning comedians, who also holds the record as the highest selling female comedian in the DVD market. This autumn, Sarah will delight her fans as she heads out on the road again for her fourth stand-up tour, Outsider. She will be coming to Grimsby Auditorium.

03003 000035, www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk Medieval Life and Laughter...

NORTHERN SKY FESTIVAL

Saturday 3rd - 4th September The very first Northern Sky festival will take place at The Baths Hall. This acoustic festival includes acts like Richard Hawley, Gaz Coombes and Ben Ottewell. Acts will perform across three stages with further artists and bands to be announced soon. There will also be workshops and seminars held by people who work in different parts of the music industry.

08448 542776, www.bathshall.co.uk

ABBA REVIVAL

Saturday 3rd September Award winning ABBA Tribute Band Revival have recently been voted as the UK’s Official Number One ABBA tribute act by the Agent’s Association of Great Britain. They will be performing at the Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough this month with all of the classic hits from the Eurovision winners!

01427 676655, www.west-lindsey.gov.uk/trinity-arts-centre

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Spend Summer in

LINCOLN This summer presents a wealth of opportunities to enjoy not just the Cathedral Quarter but the whole of Lincoln. Over the next few pages, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suggesting some grand days out on your doorstep so you can create an itinerary for some wonderful family weekends... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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See red this summer, as the dramatic installation of bright red poppies remains at the Castle throughout August and until 4th September. It’s the highlight of a whole summer of attractions in both the Castle and Cathedral in uphill Lincoln. The county council’s Lyndsey Hannam says she’s really pleased with the enthusiasm the public has shown to the installation. “The installation attracted over 28,000 people in the first weekend alone,” she says. The council tied in the arrival of the installation with a series of exhibitions held in the Castle, Cathedral and at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life exploring the relationship between the installation and the war itself.

The poppies arrived at Lincoln Castle thanks to 14-18 NOW, the arts organisation responsible for touring smaller versions of Paul Cummins’s Blood Swept Lands & Seas of Red installation around the county. The original installation at the Tower of London featured 888,246 poppies - one for each of the fallen in the First World War. Lincoln’s version uses 5,500 of the 15cm clay poppies, and is totally unique, since no art installation has ever been attached to the Castle - a Grade I listed scheduled ancient monument. Running alongside the installation is an exhibition in the Morning Chapel of Lincoln Cathedral, entitled War: Past, Present to Reconciliation.

“Coinciding with the display at the Castle, we wanted to provide visitors with an opportunity to reflect on the meaning behind the installation,” says the Cathedral’s Events Manager Alexandra Schimmel.

“We’ve set up an exhibition covering the significance of the poppy and have opened the books of remembrance listing every soldier from Lincolnshire killed during the first world war. These are usually stored in the Cathedral’s Wren Library, and we think they provide both a fascinating insight into the lives lost, with real poignancy, but also, a local context.” Visitors to the exhibition will also be able to write the names of those they wish to remember onto poppy petals during their visit. The petals will be dropped from the Cathedral roof during a special service of remembrance to be held on Sunday 13th November.

Wave will prove the flagship of Lincoln Castle’s summer programme, but if you’re visiting the exhibition this month, look out, too, for the Illyra open air theatre group’s performances of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream on 28th July, and Roald Dahl’s Danny Champion of the World on 17th August. Both Above: Tim Piper, designer of the installation and artist Paul Cummins, who first proposed the artwork.

Top: Over 5,500 poppies have been used to create Wave, touring at Lincoln Castle until 4th September.

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More open air performances take places across Castle Hill as the Cathedral hosts the Lincoln Mystery Plays. The open air theatre performances have their origins in the 10th century, where the clergy used to re-enact biblical extracts to educate a largely illiterate congregation. events take place in the grounds of the Castle, and both are suitable for families with children from five years of age. Tickets are £9-£14, and take place from 7pm/7.30pm and can be purchased from Lincoln’s Drill Hall (01522 873894). The Castle’s copy of Magna Carta is still a real draw for visitors, and this Summer a King John Returns event, taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September, will bring history to life with an immersive re-enactment weekend featuring costumed performers, including King John in court, medieval horseback performers, and grizzly executions. Admission to the event also includes access to Magna Carta, the Castle’s Victorian prison and the Medieval wall walk, with the re-enactments taking place from 11am-4.30pm.

And finally, September sees live cinema in the grounds of the Castle with Star Wars on 23rd, Grease on 24th and The Rocky Horror Picture Show on 25th September. Tickets are £12/adults, £8.50/children in advance from www.thelunacinema.com.

“The Lincoln Mystery Plays are a series of biblical vignette telling the Christian stories of both the Old and New Testaments,” says Colin Brimblecombe. “Our productions take place in the Cathedral’s cloisters on 3rd, 5th, 6th, and from 8th-13th August.” Tickets for the performances are available from the Cathedral’s shop, and are priced at £15/adults, £13/conc. The Cathedral also hosts its performances of Jesus Christ Superstar this month, and invites the Hallé Orchestra back for a performance of works by Dvorak and Beethoven, conducted by Sir Mark Elder see over the page for details. Naturally Lincoln’s Castle and Cathedral are situated in the heart of uphill Lincoln overlooking both Steep Hill and Bailgate, and later in this edition, we’ll look at a few of the reasons you might want to spend sometime reacquainting yourself with the area. Also over the page, we’re looking at a few of the highlights of the City of Lincoln and the county as a whole, and we’re taking a trip to the coast, presenting a whole host of reasons you’ll love to spend time in Lincolnshire this summer.

“THE CATHEDRAL’S COPY OF MAGNA CARTA IS STILL A REAL DRAW FOR VISITORS TO THE CASTLE AND IN SEPTEMBER, KING JOHN WILL RETURN TO THE CATHEDRAL AS WELL...”

Top: The newly reopened castle includes a new medieval wall walk taking in the whole circumference of the castle, and a new vault for the Cathedral’s copy of Magna Carta.

n Over the page - great ideas for family entertainment in Lincoln and across the county in August and September - with everything from live music at the Cathedral to food for thought on Bailgate, a summer of sporting events and what to do on Lincolnshire’s East Coast this season... 25

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Food and Drink on Steep Hill & Bailgate... Whilst you’re in Lincoln, pay a visit to the wealth of Lincolnshire food and drink specialists in Lincoln from Bailgate’s Whisky Shop to Dennett’s Ice Cream Parlour to Imperial Teas on Steep Hill and The Cheese Society’s artisan deli on St Martin’s Lane.

Live Music at Lincoln Cathedral

The Cathedral’s Jesus Christ Superstar made its debut in 2015 and returns this year in August. Tickets were sold out, but an extra performance has been released for Saturday 28th August; call www.lincolncathedral.com. n Next month, don’t miss the Hallé Orchestra on 23rd September, performing pieces from Dvorak, Beethoven and Glazunov; tickets £16-£28, call 01522 504394.

MAGNA CARTA AT LINCOLN CASTLE What? You’ve not yet seen Lincoln Cathedral’s copy of Magna Carta, in its new state-of-the-art vault at Lincoln Castle? Then this month is the ideal opportunity to rectify such an oversight! Open in July, August and September, £10/adult, £6/conc; 01522 554559.

Above: The Cheese Society’s artisan deli has reopened on St Martin’s Lane. Right: Dennett’s Ice Cream Parlour on Lincoln’s Bailgate.

LIFE’S A BEACH

Lincoln BIG are bringing the seaside to the city again this year, with Lincoln Beach being set up in City Square from 18th July to the 3rd September. There’s fairground rides, complimentary deckchairs and traditional Punch & Judy shows. n 10am-4pm, free admission.

LIVE MUSIC ACTS

Fans of live music are in for a treat this summer at the Lincolnshire Showground on 6th August. Pop acts The Hooziers, Union J and Reggie & Bollie are appearing at Grange de Lings, and in addition to live music, there’s a real ale & cider festival and Kids’ Zone. Tickets £25/adults, £8/parking, 01522 522900. Don’t miss Jess Glynne (pictured) at Market Rasen Racecourse on 13th August, tickets from £33, 01673 843434. n

n Celebrate Summer’s End with another concert at the Lincolnshire Showground on 3rd September. Following its August concert, this event will feature a celebration of 90s Britpop, with Ocean Colour Scene and Shed Seven plus special guests. Tickets from £40.15-£49.50; www.ticketline.co.uk. 26

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Lincoln’s Medieval history will be explored a great deal this month at Lincoln Castle, but also at the English Heritage site of Medieval Bishops’ Palace site, adjacent to Minster Yard. Sunday 28th and Monday 29th sees a medieval Life & Laughter event. Mini knights can pick a sword and advance in the children's battle drill - will you be good enough to be knighted and join in the battle? n Free entry to EH members, otherwise £5.70/adults, £3.40/children, call 01522 527468.

SUMMER SPORTS

Back to Burghley next month as the Horse Trials returns to the county. This world class sporting event attracts the cream of equestrian talent, as well as 150,000 spectators and brings £20m into the county each year. If you prefer your sport even faster of pace, Louth’s Cadwell hosts its Vintage Sports Car Festival; www.cadwellpark.co.uk. n Burghley Horse Trials, 1st-4th Sept, www.burghley-horse.co.uk. Vintage Sports Car Festival Sunday 24th July.

BRAYFORD

enjoy a taste of

LINCOLN

Feeling peckish? Brayford Wharf and Uphill Lincoln are both packed with restaurants. We recommend Doubletree’s Electric Bar & Restaurant and The Lincoln Hotel See our What’s On pages for dates. on Eastgate. Lincoln’s Brayford Wharf offers plenty to keep visitors entertained this month from its VW camper and classic car shows, to its 1940s day.

Sculpture at Lincoln’s Own Stately Home

Lincoln’s Doddington Hall will this summer provide visitors with even more to enjoy, as the property’s sculpture exhibition takes place from 30th July to 11th September. Over 75 pieces by leading international artists will

be installed both in the grounds and indoors, in the Granary Barn adjacent to the Stables Courtyard. There will be a wide range of work and styles spanning classic, modern and contemporary.

Mediums include marble, stone, water, bronze, ceramics, glass, rubber and even artificial grass! Admission is free, call 01522 694308.

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S

TOP TEN BEACHES

Cleethorpes Rocks... Lincolnshire’s seaside town will really rock this month, as Cleethorpes Rocks takes place over three days. Meridian Park welcome headline act Scouting for Girls on Saturday, plus Bruce Foxton of From The Jam, and priestess of punk Toyah Willcox to the town’s Meridian Park. Tickets £45/three days, £21/£25/days, 01472 349222, www.cleethorpesrocks.co.uk.

FOUR TO EXPLORE Gibraltar Point Visitor Centre

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s brand new £1m visitor centre makes exploring Gibraltar Point especially exciting this month. Replacing a building damaged during 2013’s tidal surge, it’s now open and comprises a rooftop viewing deck, interpretation, plus a café serving homemade cakes for when you’ve worked up an appetite admiring the truly unique biodiversity of the 4.3km2 nature reserve. n www.lincstrust.org.uk.

The Embassy Centre

Live music and drama is always a treat at Skegness’s Embassy Centre, and with lots of holidaymakers to attract, summer at the entertainment venue is especially well planned.

In particular, we’ll love Summer Dreaming, the theatre’s 1950s and 1960s nostalgia show, for teddy boys and girls, who love hits like Johnny B Goode, Whatever Will Be, Stand By Me and Run Around Sue.

n Tuesday 2nd August, 7.30pm, £18/adults.

Skegness Aquarium

Skegness’s newest attraction is its aquarium, which opened in 2015 on the site of what was Panda’s Palace soft play area.

The aquarium features an interactive touch pool, wet lab with talks from experts, Treasure Island with its rock pool and ‘Nemo’ Clown Fish, as well as Davy Jones’s Locker with its dangerous predators and creepy looking sealife. There’s a play area, gift shop and bistro too, making it ideal for families seeking entertainment the weather can’t spoil. n Tower Esplanade, Skegness. £7/children, £9/adults.

Butlin’s Splash Waterworld

Butlin’s used to be a cheap and cheerful holiday park with no-frills in decades gone by, but the modern resort is more sophisticated, with a spa for adults and a waterpark, newly refurbished at a cost of £16m in 2013. Splash Waterworld is an incredible experience with outdoor pools, flumes and hot tubs... plus lounger areas for mum and dad! You can enjoy the waterpark and the rest of the resort as a day visitor from just £54/term time; call 01754 765567.

1. Anderby Creek Forget the bustling arcades, fun fair rides and doughnut kiosks, this place is all about getting back to nature. 2. Cleethorpes Fringed by a traditional promenade and flanked by Victorian gardens, there are miles of soft sandy beaches to keep any beach lover happy, but with plenty of amenities too. 3. Skegness Looking for Blue Flag beaches, family attractions, fun-filled days and exciting nights? 4. Huttoft A large sandy expanse of beach over dunes, the real beauty of this spot is the wide terrace directly in front of the sand where you can park your car overlooking the sea. 5. Moggs Eye A little further along the coast from Huttoft, offering a more sheltered beach. 6. Mablethorpe Home to our ‘Bathing Beauties’ – beach huts for the 21st century. 7. Sutton on Sea Popular with families and great for swimming. 8. Chapel Six Marshes A long, sandy beach just north of Chapel St Leonards, worth a visit to see one of the coast’s newest installations, the ‘Structures on the Edge’ Sound Tower. 9. Gibraltar Point This is a beach for wildlife lovers rather than sun worshippers. A wildlife haven, and a stretch of unspoilt coastline. 10. Saltfleetby Dunes Another stretch of coastline for nature lovers, with tidal sands, mudflats, salt and freshwater marshes. n

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l l i h p U g n i r e v o c s i D If you’ve not visited Lincoln’s Bailgate for a while, now’s the time to reacquaint yourself with the area named as Britain’s Best Street in previous years. The historic area of uphill Lincoln provides plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining out and entertainment... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Think you know Bailgate? It’s certainly one of the most popular shopping destinations in Lincolnshire, an eclectic mix of around 200 independent retailers, leading to Castle Square and the city’s two historic attractions.

From Newport Arch and the city’s 15m Roman Well, still in use right up until the 1800s, to Steep Hill and the Strait with The Mayor’s Bench and its trademark wonky lamppost, Uphill Lincoln is a destination shopping opportunity that’s hard to fault. Matt Felgate knows that only too well. As the owner of Bunty’s Tea Room, he’s also the Top: Bailgate has plenty of places to dine and live entertainment too. Above: Gordon Street. Above/Right: Dining on Steep Hill and Bailgate.

Chairman of the Bailgate Guild, which meets once a month to discuss trade, footfall and, alongside both the county and city councils, and Lincoln’s Business Improvement Group, plan events that will appeal to both tourists and locals alike.

because when those who live in the county remind themselves that this superb street is right on their doorstep, they rediscover the quaint tearooms, vintage boutiques and quirky business.”

“Even before running a business here I had a real fondness for the area. Over the past couple of years the area has proved that independent retailers offer a really rewarding experience for their customers.”

“THE AREA WAS NAMED AS BRITAIN’S BEST STREET BACK IN 2012, AND WE’RE STILL ATTRACTING VISITORS ON THE BACK OF THAT IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT...”

“There’s no doubt that Uphill Lincoln is the jewel in Lincoln’s crown,” says Mat. “The area attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors last year, and summer certainly sees a peak.”

“It’s amazing how many people live in the city but don’t visit as often as they might,

“They’re instantly reminded what a great place Bailgate and Steep Hill are to visit! I’m not alone in recommending a visit, its a real asset for the county.”

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- UPHILL LINCOLN -

in fashion and IN LINCOLN

UPHILL LINCOLN IS A SUPERB DESTINATION SHOPPING LOCATION FOR THOSE SEEKING THE LATEST FASHIONS... Left: Oska Ischiko Dress, Olinda, in vintage denim £169, 10 Bailgate, 01522 541369, uk.ocka.com.

Right: Marc Cain black and biscuit coat in Fleo pattern, £315, from Chantal, 16 Bailgate, 01522 538711, www.chantal ofbailgate.co.uk. Right: Braintree Nalu Organic Summer Dress in Surf from Noa Noa, 88C Bailgate, 01522 787709, www.prettylittle lincoln.co.uk.

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A FÊTE ON THE

STRAIT Flume with a View... Lincoln’s Rotary Club of Lincoln Colonia has organised a unique fundraising event taking place as Pride appears in shops. A 90m long flume will be created on Steep Hill on Sunday 17th July, with opportunities to ride the flume auctioned off for the Linkage charity. See www.lincolnflume.co.uk for details.

FOUR BAILGATE HIGHLIGHTS Aroma, Home Fragrance...

Aroma provides a luxury home fragrance store showcasing a stunning range of candles, diffusers, room sprays, pillow mists and incense. n 24 Steep Hill, 01522 534438.

The Artisan Maker, Homeware...

The Artisan Maker opened in November 2015, aimed, as its name suggests, at supporting artisan skills and the artisan maker as every day, they design and make goods which become part of our lives. Shown here is a Brontë by Moon merino lambswool throw, 185cm x 140cm in grey, shown here, or lilac. Pop it on one of the retailer’s handmade rustic towel rails. n The Artisan Maker www.the artisan maker.co.uk.

Folie, Home & Giftware...

Wildlife artist Hannah Dale lives in Market Rasen and has launched a range of homeware in conjunction with companies like Royal Worcester. These bone china mugs are dishwater safe, sturdy enough for everyday use, with duck, pheasant, fox, badger, hedgehog and pig designs available from Follie, which has a handchosen range of gifts and homeware. n 83 Bailgate, Lincoln 01522 579400, www.follie.co.uk.

Little Red Gallery...

Bailgate’s Little Red Gallery is an eclectic four room centre featuring the very best contemporary art, including Lincoln’s own artist, Edward Waite, whose trails of acrylic colour create bright, vibrant city schemes.

His work usually commands over £1,000 for an original canvas, but The Little Red Gallery has this 80 page book signed by Edward and featuring his finest cityscapes, £20.

n 8 Bailgate, 01522 589134, www.thelittleredgallery.co.uk.

20th August 2016: The Strait and St Martin's Square will be filled with food stalls, arts and crafts, live music, and other family activities. The Fête on the Strait is organised by local businesses and celebrates all they have to offer with a great day of family fun. Arts and craft stalls will be set out on the streets of The Strait and in nearby St Martin’s Square. The Fête at St Martin’s Square will end at 5pm but the festivities continue on The Strait until 9pm with a barbecue. There will be entertainment through the day with live music from local buskers. Local businesses will be open until 9pm too so make the most of an evening out in historic Lincoln. www.visitlincoln.com

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES 21st August 2016: Browse and buy antiques, art and collectables from the Lincoln Antiques & Collectors Market taking place on Castle Hill - a stunning cobbled square in the heart of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter. The market will feature antique furniture dealers, antique silver dealers, pottery & porcelain, asian art, fine art, modern collectables, toys & die-cast, retro, vintage and much more with over 40 stalls to browse. This historic setting, combined with a square packed with antiques and collectibles will provide collectors and visitors a unique and exciting day out.

www.visitlincoln.com

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He’s the rocketman - a superstar of international proportion, who’s sold over 250,000,000 records and has achieved no fewer than 38 gold and 27 platinum albums. Elton John has performed over 4,000 concerts in 80 different countries, but last month, he appeared here in Lincolnshire at the county’s showground. Here, we’ve images and a first hand account of what happened...

ELTON . . . n w o T o t e n e h W

Cam

Words: Rob Davis. Photos: Steve Smailes, 07805 477371 www.stevesmailesphotography.co.uk.

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“BERNIE GREW UP VERY CLOSE TO THE CITY, SO IT’S A SORT OF HOMECOMING,” SAID THE STAR. “IT’S ONE THAT IS DEFINITELY LONG OVERDUE, AN IMPORTANT STOP ON THE TOUR!” There are stars, and then, there are stars, and last month saw a performance by an artist who certainly falls into the latter category as Sir Elton John performed to an audience of over 17,000 people outdoors at the Lincolnshire Showground.

Elton was performing with his full band for the first time in 40 years and last visited the county back in February 1973 when he performed at the Gliderdrome in Boston to promote his three-times platinum selling album Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Just the Piano Player. It was that year that the singer was at his most prolific, releasing his Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album, too.

Though relatively unknown internationally, Lincolnshire holds special significance to Elton since it’s the birthplace of his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. “Bernie grew up very close to the city, so it’s a sort of homecoming, and one that is long overdue!” he said.

“There was a great atmosphere here today. The team were still setting up, here at the Showground, in the afternoon but even then excitement was building,” said Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground. “We’re used to large scale events like the annual Lincolnshire Show, but in terms of music acts this will be the biggest to date.” n 38

Above: In addition to an audience of over 17,000, a further 550 VIPs enjoyed a reception and meal before the performance... some sported eyewear that might be considered flamboyant even by Elton’s standard!

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Elton John’s Lincolnshire Set Some performers leave audiences wanting more. Not Elton. And not in Lincolnshire. Despite being 69, despite being in the industry since 1962, despite 4,000 live performances and despite choosing to adopt the middle name Hercules, the singer still managed to perform a show lasting no less than two and a half hours. In between songs the audience was treated to the odd mention of Lincolnshire as he reminisced about his “incredible, lifelong and special” friendship with songwriter Bernie. The singer also gave a shout-out to the songwriter’s family, including his brother, Tony. Warmup act Foy Vance is the Northern Irish singer songwriter who last year opened for Ed Sheeran. He’s released three albums including his 2016 release The Wild Swan. Elton’s act, meanwhile, included no fewer than 23 songs, followed by a thunderous encore of Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me - perhaps an ironic choice given the less than perfect weather!

The Set List in Full: 1. Funeral for a Friend 2. The Bitch Is Back 3. Bennie and the Jets 4. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues 5. Daniel 6. Looking Up 7. A Good Heart 8. Philadelphia Freedom (Elton John Band song) 9. Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time) 10. Tiny Dancer 11. Levon 12. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 13. Have Mercy on the Criminal 14. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word 15. Your Song 16. Burn Down the Mission 17. Sad Songs (Say So Much) 18. Blue Wonderful 19. Candle in the Wind 20. All the Girls Love Alice 21. I’m Still Standing 22. Your Sister Can’t Twist (But She Can Rock ‘n’ Roll) 23. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting Encore: Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me.

n For more information on forthcoming events held at the Lincolnshire Showground, see www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk or call the team on 01522 522900.

The event proved the Showground’s worth as a live music venue which will host similar events in the future - such as its Britpop concert on 3rd September starring Ocean Colour Scene and Shed 7, with tickets still available for £46.75.

Right: Elton. Left: Warmup act Foy Vance, VIP guests and some of the 17,000 audience.

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Main: A portrait of Charles Frederick Worth at the age of 30. This would have been in 1855, around the time his career in dressmaking began to take off...

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- HISTORY -

From the Lincolnshire Fens TO THE PARISIAN

CATWALKS

AS THE HARRY SELFRIDGE OF PARIS, CHARLES FREDERICK WORTH, WAS THE FOUNDER OF ONE OF THE FOREMOST FASHION HOUSES OF THE 19th AND EARLY 20th CENTURIES. WORTH REVOLUTIONISED THE BUSINESS OF FASHION, TAKING HIS INNOVATIVE CREATIVITY FROM THE MARKET TOWN OF BOURNE TO THE CITY OF PARIS. HE IS CONSIDERED BY MANY FASHION HISTORIANS TO BE THE FATHER OF HAUTE COUTURE, A TITLE YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE HE COULD ACQUIRE AFTER DISCOVERING HIS HISTORY AND BACKGROUND... Lincolnshire’s ex-pats vary from worldwide singers to leading politicians to sports stars. However, Charles Frederick Worth’s success derived from a slightly different career. Worth was an English fashion designer who founded the House of Worth. Established in Paris in 1858, his fashion salon attracted European royalty, and where they led, monied society followed. An innovative designer, he adapted 19th century dress to make it more suited to everyday life, with some changes said to be at the request of his most prestigious client, Empress Eugénie.

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

His career was without a doubt successful, but it’s the start of his story that makes his achievements so incredible. Charles provides the perfect example of climbing the ladder in the world of work.

Charles Frederick Worth was born in October 1825 in Bourne to William and Ann Worth.

support. Charles was 11 at the time his father abandoned them, and was sent to work in a printer’s shop so the family could gain some sort of income.

After a year, Charles moved to London to become an apprentice at the department store of Swan & Edgar in Piccadilly. Seven years later, Lewis & Allenby, another leading British textiles store, employed him.

“Charles’s career was successful, but it’s his history that makes it so impressive. He provides the perfect example of climbing the ladder in the world of work...”

Worth was the first to use live models in order to promote his garments to clients, and to sew branded labels into his clothing. Almost all clients visited his salon for a consultation and fitting, thereby turning the House of Worth into a society meeting point. By the end of his career, his fashion house employed 1,200 people and its impact on fashion taste was far-reaching.

Some sources say he was their fifth and final child, and the only child other than his brother, William Worth III, to survive to maturity. Others say he was the family’s third child.

Charles’s father was a solicitor, described as dissolute, and left his family in 1836 after ruining its finances, leaving his mother impoverished and without access to financial

In 1846, when he was just 21, Charles Frederick Worth moved to Paris. He arrived in the city speaking no French and with £5 in his pocket.

By the time his mother died in Highgate, London in 1852, Worth was a sales assistant at Gagelin-Opigez & Cie, a prestigious Parisian firm that sold silk fabrics to the court dressmakers, also supplying cashmere shawls, then a ubiquitous accessory, and ready-made mantles. It was here that he met Marie Vernet, who became his wife in 1851. Worth began sewing dresses to compliment the shawls at Gagelin. Initially, these were

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simple designs, but his expert tailoring caught the eye of the store’s clients. Eventually, Gagelin granted Worth permission to open a dress department, his first official entrance into the dressmaking world.

With a wife and two sons, Gaston Lucien (1853) and Jean Philippe (1856), Worth was eager to establish himself. By this stage, he was a known name. He acquired a young Swedish business partner, Otto Gustaf Bobergh, and in 1858 the duo set up in business at 7 Rue de la Paix, naming the establishment Worth and Bobergh. Marie Vernet Worth played a key role from the start, both in the selling of the clothes and in introducing many new customers.

uccess came fast from this point on. In 1860 a ball dress Worth designed for Princess de Metternich was admired by Empress Eugénie, who asked for the dressmaker’s name and demanded to see him the next day. Worth offered a new approach to the creation of couture dresses, offering a plethora of fabrics and expertise in tailoring. Within a decade, his designs were recognised internationally and were in high demand. By the 1870s, they were appearing in fashion magazines read by wider society.

“AND SO...WORTH WAS MADE AND I WAS LOST, FOR FROM THAT MOMENT THERE WERE NO MORE DRESSES AT 300 FRANCS EACH,” SAID PRINCESS DE METTERNICH, ONE OF WORTH’S FIRST CUSTOMERS WHO’S LAST BILL WAS 2,247 FRANCS FOR ONE LILAC VELVET DRESS... Worth also changed the dynamic of the relationship between client and clothes maker. Where previously the dressmaker, invariably female, would visit the client’s home for a one-to-one consultation, clients generally attended Worth’s salon in Rue de la Paix for a consultation and it also became a social meeting point for society figures. His approach to marketing was just as innovative as his work - he was the first to use live mannequins to promote his gowns.

The fashion house had begun with 50 staff, but swelled over time to over 1,200 staff. This was work that required painstaking attention to detail, finesse and craftsmanship; a Worth bodice might have up to 17 pieces of material to ensure the perfect fit to its wearer.

Seamstresses would be assigned to different workshops where they specialised in, for instance, making sleeves, stitching hems or skirt making.

Worth’s clientele started with Empress Eugénie - he was the official dressmaker and ensured the majority of her orders for extravagant evening wear, court dresses, and masquerade costumes. She had him on call constantly to create dresses for events she attended. As an example of the scale of Worth’s business with the Empress, for the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, she had decided she needed 250 Worth dresses. He also had numerous other royal clients, including Empress Elisabeth of Austria.

Wealthy and socially ambitious women were drawn to Worth’s showpiece creations. Over

HAUTE COUTURE Haute couture, French for high dressmaking refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted clothing. Haute couture is high end fashion made by hand from high quality, expensive, and often unusual fabric. It is sewn with extreme attention to detail and finished by the most experienced and capable sewers.

Considering the amount of time, money, and skill allotted to each completed piece, haute couture garments are also described as having no price tag: budget is not relevant. The term originally referred to Worth’s work and in modern France, haute couture is a protected name that may not be used except by firms that meet certain well-defined standards. However the term is used globally for fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trend-setting fashions or to the fashions created.

time this included American clients; Worth loved working with them because his French language skills never reached fluency and, as he put it, American women have “faith, figures, and francs - faith to believe in me, figures that I can put into shape, francs to pay my bills.”

Wealthy Americans travelled to Paris to have their entire wardrobe made by Worth, and that meant morning, afternoon and evening dresses as well as ‘undress’ items such as nightgowns and tea gowns. He would also design special occasion garments, such as wedding dresses. Alongside high society, the House of Worth also produced garments for popular stars such as Sarah Bernhardt, Lillie Langtry and Jenny Lind who shopped there for performance and private wear. Prices at Worth were dizzying for the time; the last bill issued to Princess de Metternich was for the sum of 2,247 francs. Her purchase had been one lilac velvet dress. Although his extravagance didn’t stop at his prices and dresses.

He always wore a hat, fur-trimmed cape and cravat. A visitor to the House of Worth in 1874 described Worth’s entrance to meet his party as “a flowing grey robe that fell to his heels, lined with pale yellow, with a deep vest to match, and numerous other overlapping appliances that modified and gave elegance to a costume as unique as it was comfortable.” The couturier was not afraid to dictate to clients what they should wear either. He said that they want to wear colours that don’t become them and a superabundance of trimming that is far from good taste. It appears Worth had the charm or gravitas to overcome his clients’ requests for the wrong colour or trimming.

is key fashion innovations was a shorter hemline and a smaller crinoline. The shorter hemline, otherwise known as the walking skirt, was at the suggestion of Empress Eugénie, who enjoyed long walks but not long skirts. This was seen as too radical because it was at ankle length, but it was adopted over time.

The crinoline had grown increasingly large in size, making it difficult for women to manage even the most basic activities. Worth wanted to design a practical silhouette for women, so he made the crinoline more narrow

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“Charles Worth changed the dynamic of the relationship between client and clothes maker...” Top/Left: Empress Eugénie by Franz Xavier Winterhalter. Above: Empress Eugénie surrounded by her ladies in waiting by Franz Xavier Winterhalter. Right: Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, in a gown designed by Worth.

Below: Alice Vanderbilt as the 'electric light' for the Vanderbilt fancy dress ball of 1883. Bottom/Left: Princess Elisabeth of Austria in a gown by Worth in 1865. Left: Charles Frederick Worth with his iconic hat, cravat and fur-lined cape.

and gravitated the largest part to the back, freeing up a woman’s front and sides. It was a major success. Eventually, he abandoned the crinoline altogether, creating a straight gown shape without a defined waist that became known as the princess line.

orth’s brand boomed until 1870, when the Prussians invaded France. Worth closed his business for a year. Wartime hit hard, staying in business with lines of new maternity, mourning, and sportswear. During the siege of Paris, he turned this into a military hospital. Charles found sources of revenue in British and American customers and the silk industry.

By the late 1880s, Worth had established characteristics of a modern couture house with twice annual seasonal collections and brand extensions through the franchising of patterns and fashion plates. Worth’s sons Gaston and Jean, helped with management, finance, and design in his later years. By this stage he had a variety of health problems, including migraines. In 1895, Charles died of pneumonia at the age of 69. His reputation was such that the French government awarded him the Legion of Honour and when he died, 2,000

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COUNTY

COUTURE IN THE

Jane White in North Lincolnshire offers couture tuition. She teaches anyone from beginners to highly experienced couturiers looking to improve their skills...

people, including the President of the Republic, attended his funeral.

lthough its founder was gone, the House of Worth was an established entity; its most successful years were those flanking 1900. During this span of time, women were ordering 20-30 gowns at a time. By 1897, clients could order a garment by phone, by mail, or by visiting one of Worth’s branch stores in London, Cannes, or Biarritz. The company’s annual turnover was placed at around five million francs at the turn of the century

Although he was not in day-to-day control of House of Worth, he remained an active presence. At the time of his death, he had both a house in the Champs-Élysées and a villa in Suresnes near the Bois de Boulogne. He was described as a liberal contributor to French charities and a keen collector of artistic treasures and curiosities.

There seems little doubt that Worth had amassed a fortune. An 1874 visitor to this villa, who called it a château, described an abundance of faience china, a conservatory 46

full of exotic plants, a winter garden and stables full of immaculately turned out horses. The gardens contained statuary and stones retrieved from Tuileries Palace, former home of his foremost patron Empress Eugénie. Charles Frederick Worth’s funeral was held at the Protestant Church in the Avenue de la Grande Armée. He was buried in the grounds of his villa at Suresnes. Marie Vernet Worth died three years later.

A Charles Worth Gallery opened in his home town at Bourne in 2006, containing a display of documents, photographs and artefacts relating to Worth’s life and times including copies of several of his dresses meticulously re-created by a team of local seamstresses. The gallery can be found at the Heritage Centre run by the Bourne Civic Society in South Street and is open on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. His childhood home, Wake House, survives as a community centre.

n For more information, please call 01778 424740 or visit www.bournecivicsociety.org.uk.

“Couture has definitely changed since it began with Charles Worth hundreds of years ago,” says Jane. “Modern technology and fabric makes dressmaking simpler and there are so many opportunities and variations that Charles Worth wouldn’t have been able to create.” “However, the ethos behind haute couture is still exactly the same. The traditional garments that are completely constructed by hand using the finest natural fabrics are true examples of haute couture.” “I currently teach dressmaking, pattern cutting and City & Guilds Fashion and have taught nonvocational dressmaking as well as certificated City & Guilds Fashion, BTEC National Diploma Fashion & Clothing and BA (Hons) Fashion.” For more information on courses please call 01482 840712 or visit the website www.janewhitetuition.co.uk.

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RED

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SEEING

Main Course: Pan fried halibut with garlic roasted potatoes, pineapple and watermelon pico de gallo.

An exceptional implementation of pub restaurant dining, a pretty dining environment and a warm welcome. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a great deal else you could wish for from a dining experience. This month weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re enjoying a trip to a pub for all seasons, The Red Lion at Caythorpe, to enjoy the talents of Mark Perryman and his brigade, and the hospitality of John Cork... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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August is a tricky one. Will we enjoy a balmy Indian Summer, or the early onset of Autumn? Hopefully, the former. But this month’s dining recommendation, Caythorpe’s Red Lion, is suitable for both. During our visit in mid-June, thoughts of blue skies and al fresco dining under the pub restaurant’s outdoor tables, were scuppered by horrific downpours of torrential rain. During the winter months, there’s a lovely big open fire, but as you read this, with a bit of luck, you’ll be able to sit on the table outside the pub, with your dog, or the patio area to the rear, and break up a walk around the countryside. It’s a cracking pub restaurant - one of the very best in the area - and it does a great Sunday lunch too, with one, two or three courses for £10.50, £14.50 or £17.50, and a choice of six main courses.

At other times, the kitchen runs Head Chef Mark Perryman’s à la carte menu, served during both lunchtime and evening service alongside a ‘Lighter Lunches’ bar menu and an Early Bird menu from Monday-Friday noon-2pm and 6pm - 7pm.

The main menu has grown significantly during our last visit, and now provides a choice of eight starters, two sharing platters, five ‘Classics’ - upgraded versions of dishes like burger and haddock & chips. There’s also a ‘Something Different’ section of the menu with imaginative options like slow-roasted ribs and Jamaican ‘jerk’ chicken.

meet the CHEF MARK PERRYMAN, HEAD CHEF AT THE RED LION, CAYTHORPE

Food Experience: Arrived in Lincolnshire from his native Doncaster and worked for the Duke and Duchess of Rutland at the Manner’s Arms, and at Belton Woods before settling at The Red Lion seven years ago.

“I’m really into slow cooking cuts of meat at the moment,” says Mark. “Dishes like pulled pork are fashionable, and we’ve taken inspiration from this long, slow cooking process in dishes like our ribs, with their hand-rubbed seasoning, a six hour cooking process and the addition of our own homemade barbecue sauce.”

Mark’s oeuvre is comfort food. Our rolled belly pork dish was stuffed with apple and chorizo, and it was heavenly. There’s something really satisfying about every dish, and >> about the pub itself, with itself.

Food Wisdom: “Fresh is best. Keep it simple but add just a little twist to individualise your dishes.” Food Heaven: “I love long, slow cooked cuts of meat. Our ribs are really delicious, served with our homemade BBQ sauce.” Food Hell: “Personally, I’m not keen on the texture of fruit and salad.”

Top: Our starter of hot smoked mackerel, coronation potatoes, baby fennel and pickled cucumber.

Above: Crab and watercress risotto with poached egg and shaved Parmesan.

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>> The Red Lion was built in 1650, a stone cottage with red brick pantiles and lots of pine furniture and beams in the bar area.

Owner John Cork came across the venue whilst working for a brewery in 1997 and literally like the pub so much that he purchased it. He’s been running it ever since, with Mark serving as Head Chef for over seven years.

The 50-seater restaurant has a snug area ideal for private dining and a makeover of the place in 2014 added comfortable furnishings to soften the rustic look a bit.

We love the new-look dining room, but for us, it’s the bar area with its tablecloth free tables, and open fire which appeal most, there’s a lovely welcome atmosphere thanks to the fact that John has taken care to mitigate both The Red Lion’s role as a village pub, and its market as a pub restaurant good enough to compel diners to travel from Newark, Sleaford, Lincoln and Grantham too.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Lunch Monday – Saturday: 12.00 – 2.00pm Dinner Monday – Thursday: 6.00 – 9.00pm Sunday Sunday 12 noon to 3pm.

The Red Lion is literally surrounded by suppliers, from butcher Odlings in one direction to its local veg supplier and Peterborough Game in the other.

Fish is landed at Grimsby and delivered daily by M&J Seafood and Pilgrim, and suppliers volunteer especially good ingredients for the pub restaurant to use in its weekend specials. To accompany, there’s a selection of 11 whites and 11 reds, plus a couple of rosé options and five sparklies, with a Saint Emilion just under the £30 mark.

“WE HAVE TO AWARD FULL MARKS, TO THE RED LION AT CAYTHORPE FOR ITS FLAVOURS, PRESENTATION OF ITS FOOD, THE SETTING AND ITS ATMOSPHERE...”

A separate dessert menu encourages you to tickle your tastebuds with something a little sweet, and like everything else the kitchen produces, it’s all made in house by Mark’s talented brigade. Full marks, then, for flavours, presentation, setting and atmosphere. No matter what the Great British weather throws at us this month, Caythorpe’s Red Lion will have even the most discerning diner roaring with pleasure.

Top: Dining in the bar or, if the weather permits, there’s a patio area to the rear too. Above: Apple and chorizo stuffed belly pork with sweet onion jus.

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on the MENU FROM THE RESTAURANT’S À LA CARTE MENU

Starters

Chicken liver parfait with onion chutney & toasted ciabatta £6.50.

Crab, lemon and watercress risotto with poached egg and Parmesan £6.95. Red Lion Classics

Quality steak mince burger mixed in with hand-cut chips and black pepper mayonnaise £12.50 . 8-10oz beer battered haddock with hand-cut chips, salad & mushy or garden peas £12.50. Something Different

Rolled belly pork stuffed with apple & chorizo with a sweet onion jus £13.95.

Slow roasted pork ribs with either a sweet chilli or homemade barbecue sauce, hand-cut chips & apple & celeriac coleslaw £14.95. Desserts

Salted caramel and liquid fudge cheesecake with salted caramel ice cream £5.50. NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

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great food begins with

great ingredients That’s why our summer menus feature wonderful dishes created from the best Lincolnshire ingredients. We source locally for quality, consistency and flavour...

Located on the A17, Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 9NU

Call 01529 305743 www.thequeensheadinn.com

The Queen’s Head Q U A L I T Y P U B R E S TA U R A N T

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- SAMPLE DISHES -

La Fromagerie...

FROM BLUE TO BRIE, LINCOLNSHIRE KITCHENS SOMETIMES ADD A TOUCH OF CHEESE TO SOME OF THEIR DISHES. WE LOOK AT THE BEST EXAMPLES AT SOME OF THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE COUNTY...

PICNIC FOR TWO

The Brownlow Arms use cheese in many of their dishes, like this picnic board for two serving Lincolnshire Poacher and Websters blue with a meat selection.

01400 250234, www.thebrownlowarms.com.

SOMETHING BLUE

Oaklands Hall Hotel’s head chef just so happens to be The Lincolnshire Chef, Steven Bennett. He served us a delicious starter of garden pea panna cotta with pickled

vegetables, feta cheese and black olives. After the meal enjoy four British cheeses with frozen

The Green Man in Norton Disney served ham hock and Stilton terrine with piccalilli. Also on the menu, is a rump steak with melted Stilton and dauphinoise potatoes. 01522 789804, www.thegreenman-nortondisney.co.uk.

grapes, chutney, salami and homemade crackers.

01472 872248, www.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk.

The Inn at Woodhall Spa has a delicious goat’s cheese risotto with caramelised red onion and breadcrumbs on the menu.

n 01526 353231, www.theinnatwoodhallspa.co.uk

n Featured dishes are representative examples of our featured chefs’ skills... the menus of our featured restaurants change frequently so dishes are subject to availability. Check each restaurant’s website prior to your visit for an up-to-date menu.

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SUMMER IS HERE ﬁnd our menus at www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk

Afternoon Tea@Toft Traditional afternoon tea, ﬁnger sandwiches, homemade cakes, freshly baked scones, jam & clotted cream £12.50pp

SUNDAY LUNCHES £21.95 for 3 courses in restaurant only. Bar meals also available.

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

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- RECIPES -

BigFish Brand’s

Garden Mint Salmon with Mascarpone, Asparagus & Pappardelle... (Serves 2)

Ingredients: 2 Garden mint salmon 175g Pappardelle pasta 100g Mascarpone 100g Asparagus tips 50ml White wine 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1 Shallot, finely diced 2tbsp Olive oil 1/2 Lemon Salt and pepper, to season 2 sprigs of fresh mint, to serve

Recipes: Steven Bennett, The Lincolnshire Chef. Styling: Charlotte Hay, The Creative Larder.

This month I’m cooking with BigFish Brand’s Garden Mint Salmon. It’s something a little bit different to what we’d serve in the restaurant, but this range of award-winning frozen salmon is the ultimate freezer essential and a great source of omega 3 and protein. BigFish Brand offers a wide range of flavours, from Garden Mint through to Eastern Thai, and BBQ as well as certified Organic salmon fillets. The individual salmon portions can be cooked and ready in a matter of minutes straight from frozen – just poach or microwave in the bag or bake in the oven for a delicious, healthy meal that’s perfect for the whole family. BigFish Brand is available to buy online at Ocado or from the website www.bigfishbrand.co.uk.

If you can’t get hold of asparagus for this delicious pasta and salmon dish, serve with a mixed salad and freshly baked bread for soaking up the creamy, lemon and mint sauce.

“BigFish Brand is based in Grimsby, on the Docks and offer a range of flavours from BBQ, Mint or Lemon through to Natural or Organic...”

Bring a pan of water and a pinch of salt to the boil. Add pappardelle and cook for 6-8 minutes, occasionally stirring to stop the pasta sticking together. Remove the outer packaging from the salmon fillets and place the salmon bags onto a microwaveable plate. Cook on full power for 4 minutes from frozen, until cooked. In a large frying pan, add 2 tbsp olive oil and bring to a medium heat. Add chopped shallots and garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add white wine to garlic and shallots and cook for a further one minute, before adding mascarpone and gently stirring together.

Remove the cooked salmon from its packaging and flake into the white wine and cream sauce, allowing all of the flavours to combine. Add the asparagus to the pasta – just before it has finished cooking and cook for a further one minute. Drain pasta and asparagus, before adding to the salmon and sauce.

Add the zest of half a lemon to the pasta and sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, before serving and topping with a sprig of fresh mint. Optional: add the yolk of an egg to the middle of the pan, and gently stir in using a wooden spoon, adding a gloss and tickles to the sauce. n Steven Bennett - The Lincolnshire Chef, is Chef Patron at The Comfy Duck. 01472 872248 www.thecomfyduck.com

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- WINE -

SUNSHINE f o e t s a T A Wine of The

MONTH A WEIGHTY FRENCH FANCY PERFECT FOR SOME MID-SUMMER MADNESS

Chiroubles, France, £14.95

Region: Beaujolais. Vintage: 2012. Grapes: 100% Gamay. Alcohol: 13%. Bright aromas of red berry fruit, especially blackcurrant and red grapes, are followed by a mellow, medium-bodied palate with typical delicacy and floral notes. This three-hectare domain is owned by the Meziat family, and has been handed down from father to son since 1889. Chiroubles is the highest cru in Beaujolais.

STUNNING REDS...

Mercurey 1er Cru Les Naugues, 2012, Burgundy, £24.99

A lovely intensely fruity wine for summer, virtually serving as an A-Z of a country hedgerow, with both red and black berry aromas, and a hint of liquorice. The palate is bright, medium-bodied, and full of youthful Pinot fruit. A vivacious wine for barbecue parties.

WINNING WHITES...

Auxey Duresses, Burgundy, France £29.95

Combining the influences of cool vineyard and warm vintage, this wine offers a winning blend of bright herbal/green apple aromas with nutty richness and dept. Henri de Villamont is a medium-sized producer with an enviable domaine.

Comte De Sénéjac, Haut Medoc, Bordeaux, £19.99

Very deep colour with an expressive nose of black fruits and spices. Sénéjac is powerful and intense, while remaining smooth, thanks to the finesse of its tannins. This can be drunk young, when its fruity aromas are most enjoyable, or, after ageing to discover the elegance and the richness of its terroir.

Castel Firmian, Pinot Grigio, Italy £11.49

Very clean, nicely balanced Pinot Grigio, with a gentle floral aroma, good medium weight in the mouth, and a refreshing finish. Mezzacorona is a state-of-the-art winery producing crisp and expressive Italian wines.

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No matter what you’ve planned for high summer, wine merchant Harish Khanderia has hand-picked this selection of wines and spirits which seem to have bottled the sun. Our feel-good wines are eminently suitable for enjoying all summer long, and we’ve included a trio of artisan gins that should definitely prove a ‘tonic,’ too...! Words: Harish Khanderia.

REMARKABLE ROSÉS...

Noire, Cotes de Provence, £12.95

Very refined dry rosé, with an attractive floral aroma, redcurrant fruit, and excellent length in the mouth. A group of vineyard owners from the Saint-Tropez peninsula set up this organisation in 1964, and have since gained a reputation as leading producers in the Provence region.

FIZZ WITH FINESSE...

Champagne Deutz Brut Classic, France, £34.95

Beautifully pure, elegant wine, with a refreshing lemony aroma and a delicate mousse. Founded in 1838, the House is situated not in conspicuously commercial centres of Eperny, but amongst the vineyards of one of the region’s greatest Villages Ay-Champagne.

Chateau Pampelonne, Provence, £17.50

A medium wine with dark berry fruit, well-structured, medium tannins and a beautiful balance. The wine is made in a classic, traditional style with a good balance between oak and fruit. Enjoy with carpaccio, venison and richly flavoured meat dishes.

Champagne Deutz, Rose NV, France £44.95

Delicate mid-pink in colour, with aromas of strawberry and redcurrant, this delicious rosé showcases the fruit and finesse of Pinot Noir in Champagne. This wine sums up Deutz’s approach, in which style is always matched by substance!

A Trio of

GINS

A TRIO OF TIPPLES FOR YOUR SUMMER BARBECUES

Sacred Cardamom Gin, England, £37.95

Green fragrant Guatemalan Cardamom pods steeped in English grain spirit and distilled to enhance the exotic spice in any gin based cocktail. A little Juniper and a lot of Cardamom! Pickering’s Lowland Limited Edition Oaked Gin, Scotland £39.95

Only 200 bottles produced. A softer landscape is reflected in the lighter colour and character of its whiskies. Fresh, with a citric top-note. Sweet, but not cloying.

Picnic Gin, England, £34.95

A limited edition gin with strawberry and cream infusion. If you ever follow one of our recommendations, make it this one, and enjoy it with elderflower tonic and ice!

n Our featured wines are available from Lincolnshire’s best independent wine merchants, prices RRP and may vary from those stated.

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- LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

A DIVINE

VIEW

A large family home with Lincoln Cathedral on the doorstep. Not only is it a five minute walk to the county’s most interesting and historic buildings, but Greestone House’s views are unlike any other... Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

Set in stunning mature grounds and with unrivalled views over Lincoln Cathedral, Greestone House is an outstanding Grade II listed home originally dating back to the 13th century. The house has been extensively refurbished to create a superb family home. This substantial and imposing stone built house blends a wealth of character and period charm with modern fixtures and fittings.

The original house was built around 1260 and was given to the Vicars Choral by Ralf of Swallow, the perpetual Vicar of St Mary Somercotes. Many of the medieval records of the Vicars were lost over the next three centuries although in 1649, the house, then Main: Greestone House is in an enviable location, five minutes from the centre of town, and five minutes from the city’s beautiful 12th century Cathedral.

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occupied by Thomas Cornwallis, was extended. More recently, the property was bought in 1999, and was subject to a conversion and restoration programme, to create a fabulous family home. The property features a large reception hall which is accessed via solid wood doors, has oak flooring, and features the elegant staircase leading to the first floor.

A dining room is also found on the ground floor, with sash windows, an open fireplace and incredible detail to the ceiling. Further into the house is the kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and bespoke cabinetry.

There’s also a reception room, a family room, a snug and a garden room. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a family bathroom and drawing room, and on the second floor there are three further bedrooms, one with an en-suite, a family bathroom and an office. Outside, the property is set behind wrought iron railings with formal gardens to the front elevation and secure car port with a range of useful outbuildings. The grounds are a particular credit to the property, and provide beautifully landscaped private walled gardens, laid to lawn with a flagstone terrace area, and an abundance of mature trees.

Situated off Greestone Place which is directly linked to Minster Yard, the property is approached via a paved driveway with an electronically operated double gate which in turn leads to a private, large brick paved courtyard area with ample parking, turning area, open bay garaging and charming art studio. To the front, Greestone House is set behind wrought iron railings with lawns and formal gardens, mature trees and pathway leading to the house.

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The gardens of Greestone House provide a beautiful outlook from the house with incredible views over Lincoln Cathedral.

There is a secluded paved terrace area leading from the garden room, providing an ideal entertaining area with established borders, mature specimen shrubs and box hedging.

The main gardens spread out to the east and have been beautifully maintained, principally laid to lawn with a plethora of specimen trees, shrubs, well stocked herbaceous flower beds and mature trees.

Also forming part of the walled garden is an established organic fruit and vegetable garden, a bespoke built greenhouse with power and lighting and access through to a rear yard which itself has a number of storage areas.

To the south-east there is a stunning folly or chapel, in part of Romanesque origin, with a raised walkway and seating area providing stunning views over the city and pedestrian access leading onto Pottergate. What is so attractive about Greestone House is the fact that it’s located in such an enviable setting. There is ample space and yet it’s in the heart of the county’s capital. Greestone House is a five minute walk from the Cathedral and Castle, and from Steep Hill and the centre of town, so whether it’s Lincoln’s history and heritage you’re interested in or you’d prefer a day around the shops, Greestone provides the opportunity to enjoy both.

Lincoln is such a great tourist destination anyway, so it’s a fantastic city to be able to visit, let alone live in.

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GREESTONE HOUSE

in LINCOLN

Location: The centre of uphill Lincoln. Style: Period property with modern fixtures and fittings. Bedrooms: Six, two with en suites. Receptions: Dining room, reception room, drawing room, garden room and office. Estate Agents: JH Walter, 01522 526526, www.jhwalter.co.uk. Price: Â£1,650,000

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Edwardian silver

NOVELTIES... Over 100 years of fun for the collector

Advises Golding Young & Mawer auctioneer Colin Young The Edwardian period was the height of Art Nouveau – the new art form. But people still wanted more. Progressive and new objects were demanded by collectors and the imagination of design was willing to accommodate. Collectors were generally people of society with a disposable income to make purchases away from the main stream. Adding an amusing or interesting twist to everyday goods was one such market to be exploited. Curio cabinets and display furniture were designed to show off collection assets to their best for everyone to see; exhibitionism to your peers. Silver was just the commodity to tick all the boxes. A valuable metal in its own right but in the hands of supreme craftsmen engaged with the leading luxury makers such as Garrard, Mappin & Webb and Levi & Soloman it was a winning combination. Bespoke novelty items not only fulfilled the desire of the collector, but ensured the success of these brands.

A variety of household goods such as cruets, sewing related articles, vesta cases and trinkets had the imaginative twist of being formed in the shapes of animals and human caricatures. With over one hundred years now passed, today’s collectors still have a passion for something different and what were once new novelty items now have antique appreciation and that enviable label of ‘Edwardian Elegance’.

Whilst the market is very buoyant, at auction these novelty items still appear on a regular basis and remain very affordable. Illustrated are a range of items, including pepper pots and pin cushions which can all be acquired within a budget of £100 to £300.

n Colin Young MRICS - Colin is senior auctioneer with the Lincolnshire Firm Golding Young & Mawer, established in 1864 and is a BBC Bargain Hunt antiques expert. 66

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The Best of British

Vintage & retro products for your home, garden or to give as a gift. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve vintage postboxes, bronzes and inspirational gifts... and see us! Come E+S xxx

ELIZABETH & STEVENS The Showrooms, Great North Road, Markham Moor, Retford DN22 0QU

Telephone: 01636 822000 | www.elizabethandstevens.com

Open daily Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Just off the A1. Free parking. Please call us if you are making a special journey.

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CAPTAIN Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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- LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

Admiralty House in Long Sutton is not only steeped in naval history, but also in beautiful muted colour schemes. The property is a perfect example of renovation to the highest standard, sporting a Farrow & Ball and Laura Ashley interior and a 17th century period property exterior...

Lincolnshire’s rich history includes the stories behind its stunning period properties, from grand stately homes like Belton House in Grantham to a slightly smaller property with an equally fascinating history like the Navigation House in Sleaford. Many homes across Lincolnshire therefore have a rich heritage, like Long Sutton’s 27 Market Street, built by the Admiralty.

The home has links to the highest members of Georgian admiralty such as Admiral Sir Thomas Bertie and Vice Admiral Lord Nelson Britain’s greatest naval seafaring officer back when it was referred to as Brunswick Terrace. The three homes were built for retired captains, commanders and admirals. The current owners, Stuart and David, fell in love with the house and its symmetrical period architecture, and envisaged making it their full time home. The British Airways cabin crew member and partner lavished a significant investment into the property, transforming the interior and exterior into a classical home, as good as any fine Georgian street in central London but at a fraction of the capital’s price. “We’ve come from Sussex and moved to Lincolnshire because we enjoy the area, and Main: Now known as 23, 25 and 27 Market Street, Stuart and David’s home was once Brunswick Terrace, built by the Admiralty for retired captains, commanders and admirals.

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we fell in love with Admiralty House,” says Stuart. “However, it was entirely uncared for and was in dire need of refurbishment.”

“We repainted, replastered, furnished, and fitted everything. There’s new lighting, a new kitchen, a new utility, and extensive work was carried out on the gardens.”

“There are five floors including the attic. The ground floor has a main hallway which has doors off to the kitchen, drawing room, and library. The drawing room and library both feature open fireplaces and they are open plan.” “The kitchen has been completely renovated. It previously featured a sink, shelves and a chest of drawers so we’ve taken everything out, tiled the floors, fitted the cabinetry and created a utility leading off, featuring two washing machines, two dryers and a fridge freezer. There’s also a walk-in pantry, a door to the rear garden, a cloakroom and TV snug off the kitchen too.”

“The snug is the space we use mainly to relax mainly. It’s not as formal as the drawing room and library. It also has a dining table in there but you can eat at the island in the kitchen too.” “As you make your way up to the first floor, there are two bedrooms; the very large master room at the front of the house with built in wardrobes and an en suite, and a guest bedroom overlooking the garden also with an en suite and floor to ceiling wardrobes.”

“All the rooms have their original sash windows, modesty boards and Roman blinds. Most have fireplaces, but some aren’t open or in use.”

“Moving up to the second floor, there are two further rooms. The second master room at the front of the house has a dressing room and en suite, and the guest room at the back has built in wardrobes, and an en suite with a P-shaped bath. There are also steps leading up to the attic.”

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Stuart and David have used Laura Ashley wallpaper in some of the bedrooms, and a local designer for the Roman blinds, all with Laura Ashley’s fabric.

The classy, Georgian, grey colour scheme used throughout the house involves Farrow & Ball shades. Pavilion Grey is used on the walls in the drawing room, library, hall, stairs and landing, while the kitchen, utility and snug are painted in Cornforth White.

The cloakroom is Charleston Grey, and Downpipe Grey is used on the front door, back door and log store in the garden.

“The garden is 50 feet long and was completely overgrown when we arrived at the property,” says Stuart. “We replaced the red brick cobblestones with flagstones, we put a roof over the log store and sorted out the lower terrace.”

“There are around eight or nine tree planters along one side on the garden, and this is mirrored on the opposite side.”

“There is a seating area that looks over the garden, box hedges, lavender, rose bushes, a lawned area and parking just inside our large back gates.”

“There’s a dining area at the end of the garden too, perfect for summer barbecues.”

Unfortunately, the couple are leaving their forever home in Long Sutton. They are moving back to Sussex for family reasons. They hope the next owners will enjoy the home just as much as they have, or perhaps more so now it has been restored to its former Georgian glory, although there is still room for renovation on the fifth floor if you’re looking for a project to work on.

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ADMIRALTY HOUSE

in LONG SUTTON Location: Kings Lynn 14.2 miles, Spalding 13.4 miles. Style: Period property built in the 17th century with modern interiors. Bedrooms: Four, all with en suites. Receptions: Drawing room, library, kitchen, snug. Estate Agents: Fine & Country, 01553 769100, www.fineandcountry.com. Price (OIEO): Â£485,000

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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@peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk

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STYLE FURNISHING YOUR

HOME WITH

“STYLE VERYPERSONAL PERSONALTHING. THING.WE’RE WE’RE STYLE ISISAAVERY HOPING THAT OUR NEW LIFESTYLE SPACE WILL GET PEOPLE’S CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING AND GIVE THEM LOTS OF IDEAS...” IDEAS...

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ringing style to your home is now easier than ever thanks to Oldrids, whose Boston Downtown store has created a new lifestyle space, where visitors can enjoy displays that seek to captivate and inspire. “We have some really exciting new products and some really good core ranges,” says Caroline Baines. “Our aim is to present them in a way that enables our customers to envision how they could transform their homes and create spaces that they love spending time in.”

There are some key trends on show, with something to suit every taste, showcasing upholstery, dining and occasional furniture, as well as home accessories, lighting and soft furnishings.

Regency revival incorporates elegant, pared back versions of classic regency and Victorian era silhouettes, sumptuous fabrics and layers of texture to create a truly decadent feel. Sophisticated, muted colour palettes keep this look feeling relaxed and inviting. Contemporary country contrasts classic and current shapes, with an emphasis on raw, reclaimed materials, alongside more luxurious metallics, bright prints and quirky detailing. Think classic country tweeds and rustic wood alongside copper, brass and eye-catching, colourful prints.

“Style is a very personal thing. We’re hoping that our new lifestyle space will get people’s creative juices flowing and give them lots of ideas. We then have the expertise to help them make it truly their own,” says Caroline. “We are in an enviable position in that we offer plenty of choice and are large enough to offer competitive prices too, whilst simultaneously ensuring we can retain our smaller, independent retailer approach to customer service.” With an extensive range of wallpapers and fabrics to choose from and a dedicated in-house soft furnishings workroom, the store can work with customers to create bespoke window treatments that are truly unique to take that sense of personal style one step further.

“Our buyers work really hard to bring the best furniture trends to our stores, making it easy and enjoyable to purchase quality brands to create your dream home. All of our stores are open seven days a week and we provide a full delivery service. With 830 employees, we’re an established and trusted family-owned firm with over 210 years of provenance in the county.”

Mid-century modern sees some of the most iconic furniture designs of the 50s and 60s return with a contemporary revival. Paired with fabulously retro prints, they create a wonderfully nostalgic feel that embrace the best of vintage style and 21st century comfort and sophistication.

Left: Maison by Parker Knoll sofa and footstool from the Etienne Collection, grand sofa from £1375, chaise from £869, footstool from £415. Right: Willis & Gambier Antoinette bedroom, bedstead £999, double wardrobe £1,199, bedside chest £229.

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“FROM TWEED AND COUNTRY-INSPIRED BRANDS TO ON-TREND RETRO FURNITURE FROM COMPANIES LIKE G PLAN, OLDRIDS HAS COLLECTIONS TO SUIT ANY HOME...” Above: Tetrad Harris Tweed Classic Collection Bowmore grand sofa £1,619. Below: Voyage Arran cushions in lochside and hawthorne colourways from £38. Right: Harlequin Callista fabrics from £88.80 p/mtr, wallcoverings from £52.75 per roll.

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This Page: Halo Ironoak Dining Set comprising of 6ft x 3ft table with six Mimi Chairs in moleskin fabric ÂŁ2,048.

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Above: Willis & Gambier Willow Valley walnut extending dining table 160cm-200cm £599, dining chair £149, dining arm chair £219.

OLDRIDS and DOWNTOWN: STORES ACROSS LINCOLNSHIRE Downtown Furniture Store, Boston Wyberton Chain Bridge, A52 Boston, PE21 7NL Phone: 01205 350505

Left: G Plan Fifty Nine collection large sofa with soft cover; a single row of deep buttoning, elegant wooden picture frame side panels and distinctive single seat cushion detail, it truly captures the essence of a stylish era £1,365. Above: G Plan’s Sixty Two retro leather chair - distinctive winged design, soft foam cushioning and deeply buttoned back, provide the ultimate in comfort. For added luxury it rocks and swivels too. It’s a chair that merits its original title £1,239, footstool £425. Right: Scion’s Lohko fabrics from £29 p/mtr, with Bold Geometric from £29 p/mtr, Plains Nine in Paprika and grey from £21 p/mtr one of 20 colours in the collection.

Downtown Superstore, Grantham Gonerby Moor, A1 Grantham, NG32 2AB Phone: 01476 590239 Downtown Furniture & Fashion Store, Lincoln Tritton Road, Moorland Way Lincoln, LN6 7TN Phone: 01522 500588 Oldrids Department Store, Gainsborough Lindsey Centre, Market Place, Gainsborough, DN21 2BP Phone: 01427 612346 www.oldrids.co.uk

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SHAKER Rattle & Roll Peter Jackson: Horncastle’s cabinet maker produced this installation with a mix of white painted cabinetry and grained wood for contrast. A mixed-materials island creates a feature breakfast bar. 01507 527113, or see www.peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk.

IT’S THE KITCHEN STYLE THAT’S MOST ON-TREND, PERFECT FOR LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES. THIS MONTH WE LOOK AT SHAKER STYLE KITCHENS...

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Arts & CRAFT

Colin Luesby of Swineshead (01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk) presents this Regent Craft in-frame shaker inspired by the Arts & Craft movement, paired with a white Corian worktop.

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- KITCHENS -

the look

GETTING

Right: Joseph Joseph Nest 9 bowls, sieve and colander, £45. These nest together for easy, hygienic storage. www.joseph joseph.com.

Below: Stellar Eazistore nesting saucepans £99.95, and bakeware £49.95, 01179 400 000.

Below: Sophie Allport pheasant bone china. Cereal bowl shown, £14/ea, www.sophieallport.com.

Above: Five oven Aga in duck egg blue with Total Control electrical power, from £13,095.

>> Shaker kitchens suit Lincolnshire’s ‘domestic vernacular’ beautifully, with a simple, fuss-free style that’s family friendly and looks great in rural properties, modern properties and those which have been sympathetically renovated to incorporate modern features in traditional buildings. The area’s kitchen specialists can provide anything from supplied cabinetry and doors to fully bespoke kitchens incorporating shaker style.

By definition, a shaker kitchen is characterised by a square framed design with an inset flat centre panel. They are usually designed to be ‘in-frame’ - with doors inset into the frame.

Because a shaker kitchen is so simple, there’s plenty of scope for you to design elements of your room around the style. Properties around the county today usually employ an island to break up monolithic spaces, and if you’re opted for hand-painted units, a slightly more daring colour for your island works really well.

In recent months we’ve seen dark grey, black, duck egg and sage painted islands set against shaker cabinetry painted in white or cream, and if you’re employing a contrast of colour, why not contrast materials too, and have a timber island, with granite work surfaces elsewhere, or combine two materials on one single island. In the rest of your kitchen, employ butler sinks in white ceramic and retro appliances like Smeg fridges, new electrically powered Aga cookers, boiling water taps, then integrate appliances to maintain the illusion of a traditional kitchen. Consult as many different kitchen designers possible to obtain as many design ideas as possible. n

“SHAKER KITCHENS HAVE A SIMPLE, FUSS-FREE STYLE THAT’S FAMILY FRIENDLY AND LOOKS GREAT IN LINCOLNSHIRE’S RURAL PROPERTIES...”

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Main Image: Downtown Furniture Store, Boston, 01205 350505, www.oldrids.co.uk, presents this Sheraton Edwardian painted kitchen in light grey with in-frame cabinets and clean lines.

Far Left: Bespoke installation in distressed blue/green and cream by Peter Jackson 01507 527113, or see www.peterjackson cabinets.co.uk. Left: Downtown Superstoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ivory wood-grain shaker kitchen, 01205 350505, www.oldrids.co.uk. Colin Luesby True Oak shaker with bevelled engineered stone work surfaces and island, 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

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- KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS -

Product News...

IDEAS AND SUPPLIERS WHO CAN HELP TO CREATE A FUNCTIONAL UNIQUE, AND BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN OR BATHROOM IN YOUR HOME...

HIDE & SLIDE

Safe and Convenient, this NEFF oven’s ‘hide and slide’ door conceals a hot door safely under the main cavity. www.neff.co.uk.

CLOAKROOMS

Makeover your kitchen, or find a special surface for your project. Granite Earth at Fulbeck are specialist suppliers of granite, quartz, Corian, Silestone and Dekton materials. Visits by appointments only. From non-slip surfaces to grab handles, through to features like bath lifts and walk-in baths & showers, AHM Installation specialise in accessible kitchens and bathrooms, and created this example to make life easier for those with mobility issues. n AHM Installations, Old Great North Road, Sutton-onTrent, Newark, NG23 6QS. For more information call 01636 821443 or see www.ahminstallations.co.uk. 84

n Granite Earth is based at Horse Chestnut Barn, Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3JE. Call 01636 629091 or see www.graniteearth.co.uk.

Don’t forget your cloakroom even the smallest room in the house can benefit from a compact unit with plenty of storage and a fog-free LED illuminated vanity mirror. n Devonports, 01778 346415 devonportskitchensbathrooms.co.uk.

n During any kitchen or bathroom installation, a water softener is a must. Call S Norris on 01205 367355, snorrisplumbingandheating.co.uk, or Boston Electrical Services 01205 350737, www.bostonelectrics.co.uk.

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Style Ideas...

ASKEW’S OF ALFORD COMBINES A FRESH RANGE OF STYLISH MODERN AND TRADITIONAL FURNISHINGS WITH OLD FASHIONED VALUES OF QUALITY AND SERVICE... HERE’S JUST A SELECTION OF THE RETAILER’S LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND BEDROOM FURNITURE... Style, combined with quality, and a traditional service that includes free delivery, assembly and even disposal of your old furniture.

The ‘white glove’ delivery service offered by Askew’s of Alford is just one example of why the retailer enjoys such a reputation in the county. The former Methodist church, which was built in 1866 and taken over by the family to be used as a supplier of quality living room, dining room and bedroom furniture is spacious, and light.

Now, though, it’s also home to the latest ranges of both traditional and contemporary furnishings, from sofas, tables, chairs, conservatory ranges plus beds and bedroom furniture. The retailer also has a range of accessories, from mirrors and lighting to ornaments, cushions, throws and candles. Run by Mark and Helen Lawrence, who have headed up the business for the last two years, it’s certainly worth a look if you’re seeking quality furnishings, and the very best service too.

STYLISH DINING

The Tealby extending dining table will form the centrepiece of a stylish dining room, table and four chairs £949.

n Stylish Bedrooms: Askew’s Marlborough bedroom set includes a double sized bed £399, three drawer bedside cabinet £115, four plus two drawer chest £345 and two door wardrobe £395, all delivered and assembled.

n SOFA: Made from high grade Italian leather, one example from Askews’s Mini Divani range, £949, three seater. 86

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conservatory transform your

Wexford by Daro is a quality cane furniture collection with sofa, chair and swivel/rocker chair, coffee table and foot stool in the range; Lounging Sofa £689 as shown.

Below: Myers 'Deluxe Backcare' bed with MyPro double coil springs. Double from £749.

TAKING IT EASY

Above: Village candle, in Summer Breeze fragrance, from a selection, 26oz £15.99.

Sherborne’s Keswick reclining sofa is made in Yorkshire from the finest materials, and is available in both leather or fabric, and all come with a five year guarantee. Available as fixed or reclining chair, two or three seater sofa; £1099/two seater recliner.

Below: Tiffany glass side table lamps from £99.

And finally... Askews of Alford stock all kind of accessories from lighting to ornaments to mirrors. Items available to take away.

n Find Out More: Featured products are available from Askew’s of Alford, The Old Methodist Church, West Street, Alford LN13 9DU. Tel: 01507 46 29 36, www.askewsofalford.co.uk. 87

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EXPERT The Water Softening

He’s the professional you can rely on, and the solution to a cleaner home, longer lasting appliances and an expert in plumbing and heating. In addition, Stewart Norris is one of the top five plumbers in the UK, according to industry’s ‘X-Factor’ awards ceremony...

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- HOMES -

Plumbers and heating engineers have an awards ceremony. It’s like the X-Factor for the profession, sponsored by Bristan and attended by thousands of professionals. Each year, the title of Plumber of the Year is awarded, and in 2015, Lincolnshire’s Stewart Norris beat thousands of others to be in the top five.

why soft WATER?

“I really enjoy the job and I love being in the industry,” says Stewart. “I’ve 25 years experience in the field and typically specialise in tap repairs, sorting out leaks and blockages, and installing new bathrooms, as well as appliance repairs to devices like washing machines and dishwashers.”

“I’ve been self-employed since 2002, having completed my training at Boston College, so when a customer nominated me for the Plumber of the Year award, I was absolutely delighted.”

“IN ADDITION TO GENERAL PLUMBING, STEWART SPECIALISES IN SUPPLYING, INSTALLING AND SERVICING WATER SOFTENERS...”

“The awards’ winners were based on what qualifications each finalist had, your ethics, presentation and the quality of your work, so to reach the final five was a real achievement, and something I’m really proud of. It’s important to me that I provide a really good service and give my customers peace of mind. To have that recognised is really rewarding!”

In addition to general plumbing, Stewart specialises in supplying, installing and servicing water softeners. The devices are especially useful in our part of the UK (see side bar, opposite), and help to keep your home cleaner whilst prolonging your appliances.

“I think it’s more important than ever that home owners have the contact number for a competent, trustworthy professional who can complete work to a high standard and rescue you from emergencies like leaks and broken heating systems.”

Lincolnshire’s hard, limescale ridden water makes installing a water softener a really good idea. Contrary to popular misconception the devices don’t add salt to the water, but rather filter the water, then use salt to periodically clean the filter. With limescale removed, water tastes better, heating elements in appliances don’t fur up so they don’t have to work harder, and appliances last longer, rather than having their components eroded by limescale. What’s more, when you clean your kitchen, bathroom, windows or car, no watermarks are left behind so everything stays cleaner longer. The units are available in analogue or digital configurations, from just £300-£1,000, fully fitted.

n Stewart Norris works across the whole of Lincolnshire as a plumbing, heating and water softener specialist and can be contacted on 01205 367355, or via www.snorrisplumbingandheating.co.uk. 89

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COMFORT & STYLE

In The Garden

1. Amber 6 Seater Dining Set, RRP £2,099; was £1,449 now £1,159.

2. Water Feature Kelkay Garda Falls £359. 3. Daybed Monte Carlo Shell, £999.

4. Bay Tree Laurus Nobilis 3/4 Twisted Stem Ball, £95.99. 5. Firepit La Hacienda Alpha with Cooking Grill £299. 6. Corner Set Maui Collection, £2,399.

7. Ride-On Tractor Mountfield 1636H £2,199. 8. Barbecue Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 Series gas powered, eight burners £2,995. All of our featured Items are available from Downtown Garden Centre, Grantham Gonerby Moor, A1 Grantham NG32 2AB, Tel: 01476 512333, www.oldrids.co.uk.

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TOWN

The Country Garden in the In a busy town like Wisbech, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare to discover a two acre garden. However, Peckover House - part of the National Trust - provides exactly that, in a Victorian style with herbaceous borders, interesting planting, a large collection of plants and orangeries filled with colour. We spoke to Head Gardener Allison Napier to find out just how the garden is managed... Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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- GARDENS -

Last month, we held a fashion shoot at Peckover House & Gardens, just over the border in Wisbech. The models from Cindy’s of Sutton Bridge strolled around the gardens whilst we were able to get some beautiful summery shots. We couldn’t help but be thrilled by the beauty and grandeur of the gardens. Not only do they extend for two acres in the middle of the busy town, but they were impeccably manicured. To discover how the gardens are kept in such perfect conditions in the middle of Wisbech, we enlisted Allison Napier, Head Gardener.

“I’m the full-time head gardener here, but we also have two part-time gardeners and around 20 volunteers,” says Allison. “I started at Peckover 19 years ago. Before that, I went to university to study Classical Civilisation and then took a few training courses in horticulture. I’m very passionate about gardening and I was lucky to get a work placement at Peckover House.”

Allison and her team of gardeners have designed and maintained the garden to a Victorian style so there’s a large collection of plants, Victorian bedding, and mature trees.

The property itself is Georgian in origin but the different eras contrast well, and merge two periods together.

“The house was built in 1722 and bought by Jonathan Peckover. Old pictures and maps show that the network of paths that weave throughout the gardens have been there since the late 1700s.”

The garden has mature trees, ponds, various pergolas and arches for plants to grow on, and in August, expect to see bush roses, perennials, half-hardys beginning to flower, and plenty of colour. You’re welcomed into the garden at the rear of the property by a croquet lawn, herbaceous borders, and mature trees. To the left there’s a large pergola with a pond in its centre, acting as a beautiful feature to the garden. Following the garden round, you reach the Victorian style bedding and beehives.

“This area of the garden used to have glasshouses lining it, before the National Trust took it over and turned it into a rockery in 1948. We’ve taken the rockery out and replaced it with colourful flowers in a Victorian style. The bedding leads to more walkways under arches and pergolas, until you reach the orangery.”

“There’s a large collection of plants, Victorian bedding, and mature trees...” Above: Jenny Windsor, a part-time gardener at Peckover House.

Top: One of the many pathways through the garden featuring arches. Main: The brightly coloured collection of flowers in the orangery. Opposite: Peckover House with the croquet lawn in front of it.

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“The orangery is my favourite part of the garden as it is full of colour throughout the year. In early spring there are hyacinths, tulips and daffodils and the scent is incredible when you walk in.”

Past the orangery, there’s the main walkway with large herbaceous borders on either side, roses climbing on the walls that contain it, and two large box hedges that lead you to another room.

This room has a seating area and a pond in the centre. The walk to the left of this leads back to the croquet lawn and to the right, there’s a large gate which opens onto a large lawn surrounded with borders and small pathways and seating. It’s a beautiful country garden that has something of interest throughout the year and we were completely overwhelmed with the beautiful sights and smells.

“The orangery is my favourite part of the garden as it is full of colour throughout the year...” “The garden is open every day of the week from 11am until 5pm, except for Thursdays and Fridays. The house opens at 12noon and you can have a behind the scenes tour for an additional fee. There are garden tours that we host free of charge.”

“In the summer, we have two or three flower arranging weekends and willow weaving events. We have special opening times at Christmas and on certain weeks. It’s so great to see people in the garden, enjoying our hard work!” n For more info, please call 01945 583463 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peckover.

Above: You’ll find herbaceous borders throughout the garden. Top/Left: The front of Peckover House covered in wisteria. Bottom/Left: One of the many walkways through the garden. Opposite/Main: The pergola and pond feature next to the croquet lawn. Opposite/Left: One of the orangeries filled with plants, adding to the large collection. Opposite/Right: The main walkway in front of the main orangery, leading to a pond.

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n e d r a G e In Th FIVE JOBS FOR AUGUST AUGUST IS A GREAT MONTH TO ENJOY YOUR GARDEN, AND THERE’S STILL TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR LAWN, AND ADD COLOUR TO BORDERS... 1. On a Stake Out Harvest your fruit trees this month, and in the process, tidy up your strawberry plants, removing any old straw from the ground and checking for any nasty pests or diseases. If you have a glut of fruit, it can be frozen and enjoyed later in the year.

2. Losing Your Head This is the month to prune climbing and rambling roses, and to deadhead both bedding and perennial plants. Roses should look great this month - David Austen’s Queen of Sweden heritage variety is pictured here.

3. Salad Days

5. Transform Your Lawn

Enjoy a fresh cool salad from your garden, pinching out their tops to ensure continued growth. Feed with a product specially designed for tomato plants, and harvest other salads, watering all of your crops well throughout the long hot summer months, and cutting back herbs.

If your lawn has seen better days, there’s an easy way to transform it with specialists Lawnmaster’s Ian Stephens. The firm went to this lawn in April, after owners declared it in need of a little TLC. Three weeks after the firm’s scarifying, top dressing and seeding, the result was a thicker, greener looking lawn, which will also prove healthier in the long term. The firm’s Regener8 service offers a simple all year sound ‘just make it look good’ service for lawns anywhere in the county. Call 0800 326 5015 or see www.lawnmaster.co.uk.

4. Growing Wild If you’ve a wildflower meadow, this is the time to strim or mow it to spread the seeds. Seeds can be ordered now for Autumn delivery, and planted in spring next year to encourage bees and butterflies into your garden.

n Our recommended Garden Centres in Lincolnshire are Johnson’s Garden Centre on Wainfleet Road, Boston 01205 363408, and Downtown Garden Centre at Downtown, Gonerby Junction, Grantham 01476 590239.

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- SOPHIE ALLPORT -

For The Love of Creating

Designer Sophie Allport’s style is absolutely adored in our part of the country, attuned as it is to the county’s rural aesthetic. Almost every country kitchen we see has something designed by the Stamford mum of three, and there are more ranges and more products to come, as we found out recently...

It’s rather amusing. In an artisan bakery, in the centre of Stamford, two local women are queuing for their sourdough. One turns to the other, and admires her shoulder bag, with its hare motif, “I do like your bag,” she remarks, and the other politely acknowledges the compliment as she puts away her purse. The two pack their bread away, nod politely then go their separate ways.

show. I sold a few prints and cards, and eventually they were selling before they were finished. In between I was picking up some work in advertising.” At that time, Sophie probably thought that being asked to paint a window display for Harrods was to be her ‘big break’ but, in fact, that was nothing compared to what was about to follow.

Would you have known that the person paying you the compliment was, in fact, the designer, Sophie Allport, herself ?

Sophie is not in it for the fame, to say the least, but for the pleasure of creating... and her creativity hasn’t abated in recent years with no fewer than five new lines including one that’s being lined up for a Christmas launch, but for now remains top secret. During the course of our work, we explore some smart country properties, and invariably there’s something of Sophie’s in the kitchen, from an oven glove hanging on the rail of the Aga, to a teatowel or set of mugs. So attuned is the designer to the area’s country aesthetic that there can’t possibly be a single person in the area who doesn’t recognise Sophie’s signature style of white or linen-coloured bone china, oven gloves and teatowels with watercolour motifs of chickens, pheasants, horses, cats and dogs.

And yet, Sophie takes great delight in her relative anonymity, prefering to simply look on as, up and down the UK, millions of her products are purchased each year by those who are fanatical about her products.

Raised in the village of Potterhanworth in Lincolnshire, Sophie attended what is now Lincoln Minster School. “I always loved art and I had a really wonderful teacher,” she says. “I left school and moved to Leeds to pursue a degree in Graphic Arts & Design,

“I began to exhibit at trade shows and started to make a name for myself still selling cards and prints, using my family’s Potterhanworth garage as a base. I’d created a few designs for homeware companies, but for royalties, rather than under my name.”

“SOPHIE THOUGHT BEING ASKED TO PAINT A WINDOW DISPLAY FOR HARRODS WAS TO BE HER ‘BIG BREAK...’” and upon leaving in 1994, moved to London where I met my husband, Chris.”

Sophie simply loved to paint, and to fund her way through University, then to earn her keep in the city, she would take on commissions. She loved to paint and in between trying to get her portfolio seen by illustrative agents and publishing companies, would sit on pavements in London sketching and selling the odd piece to tourists who would look over her shoulder and admire her work. “I had a friend who worked at the Country Living Show,” she says. “And in spring 1996, she asked me to demonstrate my work at the Opposite: Sophie in one of her own designs - a taupe and coral alpaca shawl, 70cm x 200cm £79. Above: £1 from every ‘Balls’ mug will go to #teamgeorge, the charity set up to help the Stamford teen injured during a rugby match.

“A little later on, in 2004, our father suffered a severe stroke, we’re a close family and it felt like our world came tumbling down.” “He was left paralysed down one side and died four years later, which was an awful time but it also acted as a catalyst. My brother Jem and I realised that you only live once, and rather than producing homeware for others, we reasoned that we could do it for ourselves.” “He joined the business in 2007, and as both he and I had babies at the time, it was a really hectic time in our lives, but it was about to become even busier. The world... exploded.”

To say Sophie’s ranges took off is rather an understatement, but Sophie and Jem, co-directors in the business, have a wonderful working relationship with Sophie describing herself as the ‘slightly fuzzy creative,’ and Jem, an accountant by profession, more involved with the company’s finances.

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more than ever with new products like candles and reed diffusers, children’s bags and throws and scarves.

“We’ve always been pretty much in the kitchen, so we’re trying to go into other rooms living rooms and bedrooms,” she says. It’s been nearly 20 years since Sophie and Jem created the first ranges to bear the designer’s name, and right now there are no fewer than 19 ranges, each with between 20 and 40 products within them.

Sophie is a prolific designer and can’t resist coming up with new ideas. A new Christmas range has been finalised and is available for the UK’s homes and giftware retailers to order.

Earlier this year, Sophie released no fewer than three new ranges, Horses, with its jumping and trotting equines, Balls, which was launched just in time for father’s day, with its cricket, rugby and football motifs and What a Catch, a nautical range inspired with fish, lobsters and crabs inspired by the family’s love of the Norfolk coast. Balls is of particular significance to Sophie and the team, as the company is donating >>

Above/Below Left: Sophie has recently expanded her boutique at the company’s premises at Langtoft, between Bourne and Stamford.

Below: Sophie’s new range, Horses, launched earlier this year. Sophie with son Arthur, age six. The designer works from home.

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>> £1 from each mug sold to The George Robinson Trust, namesake of a Stamford teenager injured during a bad rugby tackle whilst in South Africa.

Inspiration for her new ranges, Sophie says, comes from all around her home, near Stamford. Having just moved to a Georgian house close to the company’s HQ at Langtoft, Sophie can work from home, producing ideas for new ranges from her kitchen and dining room accompanied by a cup of tea, the warmth of the Aga and her vice of dark chocolate.

“I’ll come into the office feeling inspired and just say ‘that’s it, I’m going home to paint!’ well, it’s not that flippant, but I’m lucky to have an absolutely brilliant team here, and because we’ve never lost that ‘family’ culture even with 30 employees, I can concentrate on the bit of the job I love the most, which is creating.” “If anything, I try not to think about the commercial aspect and just be true to myself and what I like. I don’t paint to try to satisfy 102

a market, I just use what I like as a barometer, and gauge the team’s opinion from a few designs that might make it into a new collection.”

Whilst the designer’s products are mostly sold directly to home and giftware retailers, and direct to the trade, Sophie’s also lucky to have a sufficiently large premises to allow her to create a shop, open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturdays from October to December. For anyone who goes weak at the knees at the sight of a pair of Sophie Allport oven gloves, it’s a heavenly place to spend time, with a huge range of products from all of the designer’s collections. “It’s lovely that so many people love our products, but I’m quite glad to remain anonymous - I’d find it a little daunting if I was recognised everywhere,” says Sophie. “Still, when we were looking at houses a couple of years ago and saw our products in photographs of homes we were looking at, I must admit to feeling a little frisson of pride!” n

“£1 FROM EACH ‘BALLS’ MUG SOLD THROUGHOUT 2016 GOES TO THE GEORGE ROBINSON TRUST, NAMESAKE OF A STAMFORD TEENAGER INJURED DURING A BAD RUGBY TACKLE WHILST IN SOUTH AFRICA...”

Above: Sophie’s new What a Catch range.

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for you & your home

Sophie’s Style

1. Book bag from Hares collection £22. A5 notebook £8.

2. Picnic cool bag from Chickens range £32; picnic blanket £35; cotton napkins £13/four. 3. Cushion from What a Catch range £25. 4. Chicken teapot £25; side plates £11.

5. Hare collection mugs £10; jug £11.50. 6. Horses kid’s rucksack £26.

7. Chicken gift wrap £2; mug £10; plate £11. 8. Hold your Horses mug £10; tea towel £7.

n Sophie Allport products can be ordered online at www.sophieallport.com, or from the firm’s Langtoft shop; 01778 560 256; PE6 9NF. Pride readers quoting PRIDE16 will enjoy a 10% discount on all website purchases and in the Langtoft shop. Valid from 15th July – 30th August.

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HELPING FARMERS to Protect their Estates from Pests...

New health and safety legislation means farmers and other businesses will require certification to be able to manage their own pest control matters in 2017. That’s why Lincoln’s Guardian Group is stepping in to help farmers to protect their land, their buildings and their crops this harvest time... Words: Rob Davis.

Have you heard of CRUU? If you’re a farmer, or landowner, we hope so. CRUU’s new code of practice is a 24-page document created by the industry for the Health & Safety Executive which means that, from 2017, farmers and similar professionals, who haven’t had the relevant training, won’t simply be able to purchase pest control supplies to protect their fields, farms and outbuildings. “The new rules are nothing less than a bible for pest professionals, farmers, gamekeepers, landowners and, eventually, it’ll apply restricted use for householders too,” says Lincoln’s Adam Hawley. Adam is the owner of Guardian Group, providing a range of pest control, Legionella and water hygiene services and specialised cleaning both in Lincolnshire and nationally, too.

He established his company in 2002, and has grown the business to develop a customer base which includes the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, Rank Group, Priory Healthcare, KFC and McDonalds.

The new rules mean that he’ll be busier than ever. As the county’s largest pest control business, and the only Lantra trainer in the county, he’s able to come to the rescue by providing complete pest control services for private customers, and for businesses and farms, billed monthly with regular inspections to facilitate proactive control and monitoring. He’s also the only provider that he knows of in the area for training in the new rules. “The new code dramatically restricts the volume of pest control rodenticides that unlicensed users

Top: Guardian Group offers pest control and other hygiene services for domestic clients, farmers and estates, and other businesses, using a proactive approach to managing the risk of rats and mice during harvest time. The business was founded in 2002 and now has 30 employees.

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can purchase. It’ll also introduce a ‘best practice’ guide which advises on many of the approaches that professionals like Guardian Group have already adopted.” “Harvest time is approaching, and the new rules were supposed to be implemented already, but their introduction has been delayed. It’s a good job too, because many farmers have found themselves unprepared or unaware.”

“We’re already finding that farmers and other landowners are approaching us for advice in advance of harvest time when rats and mice will come scampering off freshly combined fields hoping to take up residence in grain stores, in turn affecting the quality of farmers’ produce. We see many farmers who try to tackle pest control proactively with little success.”

“We understand the rodenticides we use, when its ineffective or illegal to use mechanical traps, and we have an expert understanding of the creatures’ behaviour. So, we can always prove more effective than a layperson at proactively preventing pests, and getting rid of existing infestations.” “Pest control doesn’t always mean poison. Often the denial of food and water or habitat is enough to discourage them. When the new changes come into effect though, protected species like barn owns who have died by ingesting food containing poison will result in real problems for farmers.”

“In short, now is the ideal time to seek a partnership with a reliable, proactive pest control expert who can provide a continuity of service and ensure you don’t fall foul of the new rules.”

“Tackling pest control problems yourself is often ineffective and more costly.”

“Our training and pest control processes can ensure you achieve better results and contribute to operate within the new best practice guide, protecting the investment you’ve made in your buildings and in your crops.” n Adam Hawley of Guardian Pest Control provides legionella, hygiene, Pest Control & Deep Cleaning of commercial, healthcare and public facilities. They’re based on Newark Road, Lincoln and can be contacted on 01522 705511 or via www.guardianpestcontrol.co.uk.

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Lincolnshire Show Exclusive images from Thursday at the 132nd show...

Welcome to the second roundup of images from this year’s Lincolnshire Show. Thursday’s weather was rather less kind but that didn’t stop a total of 65,000 people from visiting the event over the two days.

Thursday’s main ring programme included the Riseholme College heavy horse turnouts, and performances from the Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Concert Band. Thrillseekers enjoyed seeing the Broke FMX and Dancing Digger display teams, who made it into the ring on three times during the day, and the climax of the event was the grand parade of livestock and closing ceremony.

n The 2017 Lincolnshire Show will be held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd June. See www.www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

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- BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS, 1ST-4TH SEPTEMBER 2016 -

Jumping for Joy at

BURGHLEY

The box office for 2016’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials is now open. It’s a chance to see world-class horsemanship in a fast paced competition worth £63,000 to the rider skilled enough to take on the gruelling three-stage equestrian challenge... Words: Rob Davis.

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It’s back to Burghley at the end of the month as Stamford’s world class equestrian event returns to the area, bringing £20m of revenue into the town and attracting over 160,000 spectators.

Part country show, part world class sporting fixture, the event takes place on 540 acres of the Elizabethan country house’s parkland and takes no fewer than 1,100 people to organise, with 60,000 man-hours put into the creating the event’s ‘mini-village’ infrastructure. With over 450 horses, and a gruelling three stage competition comprising 112

dressage, showjumping and cross-country, it’s the ultimate test of equestrian skill and fitness for both rider and horse, attracting world-class riders like William Fox-Pitt, Andrew Nicholson, Oliver Townend and last year’s winner Michael Jung.

“Last year’s competition was the forerunner to the 2015 Eventing European Championships and saw a strong international field including Jung on La Biosthetique-Sam. Michael Jung became the first German rider to win this prestigious 4* competition,” says Elizabeth Inman, Event Director.

“BURGHLEY BRINGS £20M OF REVENUE INTO THE TOWN AND ATTRACTS OVER 160,000 PEOPLE TO A TRULY WORLD CLASS SPORTING EVENT...”

Above: Oliver Townend, shown here competing in last year’s event, won the competition in 2009 on Carousel Quest.

Opposite: Bands, shopping and an unofficial ‘Ladies’ Day’ ensure Burghley is not just a world class sporting event, but a great day out, too.

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Horse Trials

THE BURGHLEY

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials runs from Wednesday 31st to Sunday 4th September. Wednesday sees the first horse inspections taking place in the Main Arena, whilst Thursday sees the dressage competition beginning in the Main Arena whilst Ring Two features Pony Club team jumping. The competition begins in earnest on Friday 2nd and is regarded as the Trials’s Ladies’ Day. Shops open from 9am, with dressage in the Main Arena and the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Finals in Ring Two. Saturday sees the cross country event from 11am along the 6,500m course. There’s shopping and other entertainment across the event too. Sunday sees a final horse inspection, followed by showjumping from 10.30am in the main arena.

“The 2016 competition looks set to be as action packed as ever, with approximately 80 elite horse and rider combinations drawn from across the globe taking part in what is recognised as eventing’s toughest challenge.” “Hot on the heels of the Rio Olympics it’s anticipated that visitors will have the chance to welcome home Team GB riders and witness Olympic medal winning combinations in action.”

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials starts with two days of dressage in the main arena (Thursday and Friday). Saturday is cross country day, when competitors test their nerve around Burghley’s famously demanding course, designed by Captain Mark Phillips.

The competition comes to a climax with show jumping on Sunday to determine who

“BURGHLEY’S HORSE TRIALS IS ALSO REGARDED AS A PREMIER OCCASION IN THE SUMMER’S SOCIAL CALENDAR.”

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will carry home the Land Rover Perpetual Challenge Trophy and a first prize of £63,000. Even if you’re not an avid follower of equestrian sports, though, the Trials is also regarded as a premier occasion in the autumn social calendar.

Each year more than 500 carefully selected exhibitors offer everything from handmade cheeses, artisan breads and rare breed meats to luxury goods such as fine jewellery, contemporary fashion and exotic holidays. For the equestrian enthusiast every possible type of horse-related wares are on sale, ranging from stabling, feed and tack to riding boots, hats and clothing.

Friday’s continuation of the dressage element of the competition is also regarded as the event’s unofficial ‘Ladies’ Day,’ contributing to a total of 26 gallons of Pimm’s being consumed throughout the competition by visitors.

Whether you’re a keen follower of equestrian sports, or you’re seeking a day out in the beautiful setting of Burghley’s parkland, the Trials is an event that will have horse, and spectator alike, jumping for joy.

There’s a band in the Main Ring from 2pm, parade of foxhounds at 3.45pm, and presentation of the competition’s prizes from 4pm. Ring Two on Sunday will features the BSPS Sports Pony Classes.

n Please note timings are provisional and are subject to change throughout the competition. For more information, see the event’s website.

TICKET DETAILS Thursday 1st September Sunday 4th September: Cars £10/adv, £12/on day; Person £14.50/adv, £18/on day. Season Entry (four days): Cars £30/adv; Person £54.

Call 01933 304744 or see www.burghley-horse.co.uk

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Nature

NOTES

Changeable weather and an impending harvest sees a time of transition in the natural world. Which species should you watch out for in August?

August is a strange month in the natural world. We’re never quite sure what the weather will bring, and there’s a sense of a calm before the storm as one season rolls into another.

It’s a quieter time for some of our bird species, as cuckoos have gone and swifts are just leaving. Native birds tend to skulk in the undergrowth and as the breeding season comes to an end; some start to flock.

Elsewhere in the county though, the county’s feathered population is making its presence felt rather more. Take the ospreys returning to Rutland, for example, or lapwings gathering on Lincolnshire nature reserves.

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Starlings, too, can be seen from this month, gathering on telegraph wires and other similar places.

It’s a good idea to keep your binoculars handy to spot the area’s more unusual bird species. Keep them handy, too, if you’ve a garden with a decent number of wild flowers. If you’ve been canny enough to preserve an area of your garden for wild flowers, and if the weather remains fine, you’re likely to see a large profusion of butterflies and bees in the garden, a last stand against the impending coming of autumn. Whilst we’re all hoping for high temperatures, if they should fall, expect to see a

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- NATURE -

WHAT’S ON IN THE NATURAL WORLD Coffee Morning: 5th August

St Wilfred’s Church Hall, Alford. Annual Coffee Morning to meet, chat and raise funds for local wildlife with the Alford and Mablethorpe Area Group.

Nature Walk: 7th August, 10.30am

Whisby Natural World Discover the wildlife of Whisby Nature Park on a walk with the warden. The walk is about 1.25 miles and will last two hours. Suitable for all ages.

Guided Walk: 13th August, 2pm

Linwood Warren, Market Rasen Looking at heather and other heathland flora and fauna. With reserve warden Brian Oxborrow and the Lincoln Area Group. Meet at the reserve car park on Legsby Road. Nearest postcode: LN8 3QT.

Bat Walk: 19th August, 7.50pm

Above: Swallows are one of the bird species heading abroad for winter this month.

Opposite: Head out on a bat walk this month and find out more about these much maligned creatures.

wide range of fungi as the warm temperatures of summer and autumn dampness provide a perfect storm of mycology friendly conditions. Look out for mushroom foraging courses nearby, and only ever go on guided tours with experts since many of the mushroom and toadstool species around the county are highly toxic. Look out, too, for bats. August usually sees the county’s bat groups hosting evening walks with introductory talks about these fascinating - and much maligned creatures.

With the county show season finished and the farming industry’s Cereals event - this year held in

Cambridgeshire - now over, farmers are watching their crops turn from green to golden yellow, and soon the county’s combine harvesters will be rolling out around the county. Accordingly, many rats and mice will be fleeing newly cut fields, with their cover diminished and food sources compromised.

At the time of writing, it’s unclear how the ramifications of our exit from the EU will affect British farmers - who have historically benefited from €3.1bn (£2.4bn) worth of direct payments under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. CAP support currently makes up about 55% of the UK’s total farming income.

Wheelsby Wood, Grimsby With Julie Ellison, members of the Lincolnshire Bat Group and the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Area Group. If wet, a Bat Quiz will be held at the Toby Pub, Weelsby Road, Grimsby, instead.

Sea Dipping: 21st August, 1pm

Anderby Creek Using special nets, discover some of the creatures that lurk beneath the waves.

For information call 01507 526667 or see www.lincstrust.org.uk.

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Down by a flowery garden As a girl, Oasby artist Bridget Skanski-Such dreamed of a life in the country, surrounded by nature. But even when that dream came true, when she moved to Lincolnshire in 1984, she still dreamt of animals, flowers and landscapes, all of which are manifest in her dreamy, ethereal artwork...

Dreams can come true, just ask Bridget Skanski-Such, the Oasby based artist. Nottingham born and raised in the city, she dreamed of a life in the countryside. It’s a dream she fulfilled at 22 when, after studying for a BA degree allied to Creative Arts at Trent Polytechnic, she moved to Grantham, where her mother was born, to take up a teaching post.

“I had an idea I wanted to become an artist but art is a fickle profession, and until you can guarantee an income from it, it’s hard to be a full time artist. I still have to make that leap of faith, but I’m achieving a happy balance between teaching and art at the moment, more so than ever before.”

Bridget produces acrylic canvases always featuring animals or landscapes. They’re distinct from other pastoral artwork, though, in their ethereal quality, usually set at night, usually featuring the moon and usually featuring much more colour than a realistic representation of the county’s rural life. Our visit took place on a sunny afternoon in late June, and when we trickled through the village and finally found the 1840s Culverthorpe estate workers cottage that Bridget and husband John are restoring, we found the couple in the garden.

Bridget is enviably gifted not just on canvas, but in her musical ability too, and the couple

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perform in a traditional Irish folk group. John was in the couple’s leafy cottage garden with the first few notes of The Claudy Banks trickling from his bouzouki as Bridget sketched in the sun.

Bridget had just hosted an open studio weekend with Leah Goldberg, the artist best known for her quirky cat pottery at The Pot Shop on Lincoln's Steep Hill.

Speaking of cats, the prettiest feline I’ve ever seen, Moonstone, a Bengal, was also enjoying the sunshine.

“I don’t want to ‘sell sell sell’ art,” says Bridget, “So I was sceptical about the idea of an open studio in my own home, fearing that people would feel obliged to purchase something, and I’d only ever want someone

to buy one of my canvases or prints if they really connected with it, and really liked it.” “However, the Open Studio events, I’ve found, give us both a chance to show off our work in a less formal setting compared to a gallery with a glass of wine and some nibbles, in the sunshine. So actually, I quite like hosting the events.”

Bridget has found both a community and an opportunity to sell her work with Lincoln’s series of Artists’ Markets, which take place from March to December on Castle Hill and St Martins Square. Her own Etsy shop Hedgebottom Gallery, and Facebook have also been good outlets for her work, which includes cards from just a few pounds, to limited edition prints between £10 and £20, as well as originals on canvases.

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BRIDGET’S ARTWORK... The Moon is Mine! (available as a limited edition print £20 – £40). Below, clockwise from the top left is, Autumn Fox, Mist Flight, Blossom and Reynardine (all are available as limited edition prints in a mounted or framed finish £20 – £40. Our main image on this spread shows Summer Forest (91cm2, canvas £280). “It uses a vibrant palette to create a magical forest atmosphere,” says Bridget.

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THE ARTISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S OWN STYLE... Bridget works in acrylics, putting colour and texture onto canvas, then drawing her subject in pencil before filling in the sky around it and building up layers and layers of colour, in between transparent glazes. Often, text is featured in her work, applied by an image transfer technique. >>

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These are priced from £12 - £500, alongside Bridget's commissions and a few textile pieces, up to a metre square and up to £1,000. A couple of months ago, the artist also found a new place to display her work in the form of the local village pub in Oasby, The Houblon Inn, which exhibits her work for sale in return for brightening up the place.

With a psychoanalytic head on, we wonder if the presence of the moon in Bridget’s work, and the recurrence of twilight skies both allude to her ‘dream’ of life in the countryside. In any case, they inject a profusion of colour and a more contemporary look into her artwork compared to traditional pastoral scenes.

“I’ve worked as a teacher in Grantham, Woodhall Spa, Skellingthorpe, Long Sutton

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and Donington, where I’m still working a couple of days a week as a teacher of art and music with seven to 11 year olds.”

“The job has seen me driving back to Oasby and as such I’ve spent a great deal of time admiring, on the drive home, Lincolnshire’s ‘big skies,’ and have often seen fleeting glances of wildlife - deer jumping out of hedgerows, owls seeking their prey at dusk and hares rushing around the countryside.” “Every day I’ve been able to enjoy the beauty of Lincolnshire’s countryside and I hope I never become blasé about the beauty of the natural world that’s all around us. I think it’s that appreciation for the landscape and its creatures that inspires me to carry on painting and to capture it in my own style.” n

“I’VE SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF TIME DRIVING HOME, ADMIRING LINCOLNSHIRE’S ‘BIG SKIES,’ AND ON THOSE JOURNEYS, I HAVE OFTEN SEEN FLEETING GLANCES OF WILDLIFE...”

Find Out More: Bridget will exhibit and sell her work at the 2016 Lincoln Artists’ Market on the first Saturday of each month, with around 35 stalls attending each event. Castle Hill, Lincoln 3rd September, 1st October. St Martin’s Square 20th August, 17th September. Alternatively, see www.facebook.com/bridgetskanskisuch.art and www.etsy.com/shop/hedgebottomgallery or call 01529 455563.

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Readyfield Bloodhounds Hunt Ball at Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham...

The Readyfield Bloodhounds Pack is one of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest hunts and held its end of season ball recently at Belton Woods near Grantham. The group was founded by Peter and David Boddy in 1980 and has enjoyed the skill of Graham Smith as its master since 2014.

The ball included a three course supper, including wild mushroom soup with truffle oil, slow cooked blade of beef and sticky toffee pudding. There were table games and casino, with a band and DJ afterwards too. The group is based around Newark, and its 50 mile radius takes in territory in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. n For more information see www.thereadyfieldbloodhounds.co.uk.

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A Gothic Romance Photographer: Lee Daniels, 07738 255683, www.elegantleecaptured.com.

meet our COUPLE Gareth and Leeza are both police officers. Gareth is a neighbourhood Sergeant whilst Leeza is a Serious Crime Team Detective. Both are local to Lincolnshire, and the couple first met in 2009 when they were on the same shift at work. Their first date was cancelled when Gareth, who was reacting to a 999 call, fell and broke his ankle, tripping on a kerb but thankfully, they did finally have a first date!

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For police officers Gareth and Leeza, a chance meeting on the same shift was an open and shut case - of love at first sight. After a failed first date thanks to the Gareth breaking his ankle chasing after a ne’er-do-well, the couple finally started seeing one another and the soon-to-be groom proposed in August 2012 at an evening event at Burghley House, whilst sharing a picnic on the lawn.

The couple chose Harlaxton Manor as their wedding venue as Leeza saw the gothic mansion in her favourite horror film. Thankfully the stately home, now an American college, is much less scary, and absolutely perfect for celebrating the couple’s special day, the two planned the other details of their day around the house’s Great Hall.

Leeza found her dress when visiting Miss V Bridal (01778 345995, www.missvbridal.co.uk)

with mum Jackie. She fell in love with a lace dress with a removeable jacket to turn it into a different dress for the evening. She accessorised this with pearls and wore a tiara. On the day her hair was done by Victoria and Annabel from V&A Hair Design in Wittering (01780 783300) who Leeza has used for years. Her make-up was done by Paula Tennant, (07813 703155). “We met Lee Daniels of Elegantlee Captured (07738 255683, www.elegantleecaptured.com) at a wedding fair and loved his work.” “We had an engagement shoot at Wells-NextThe-Sea and he put us immediately at ease and was great throughout the entire wedding – we even found the time for a round of golf!” Leeza says Lee took some truly wonderful photographs of them, their guests and of course, the venue!

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The cake was a four tier one with personal toppers of the bride and groom; Kermit and Miss Piggy! These were sculpted and painted by a friend from work who matched the detail of their wedding outfits so Kermy was wearing a grey tweed kilt and Piggy had the same lace detail and posy of flowers. Leeza had wanted soft pastel colours for the decorations, flowers and bridesmaids and as Leeza and her family are from Scotland there were thistle-like flowers added to all the wedding flowers.

“Given our careers and with the lovely gothic Harlaxton Manor featuring in my favourite horror movie, we thought that naming our tables after Cluedo characters and having a fingerprint tree for guests to leave their fingerprints next to a message. It proved to be a quirky touch that raised a smile!” They were also lucky enough to have a piper, booked for the wedding as a surprise by the bride’s parents. They had their own real life ‘Love Actually’ moment when the piper started playing Scotland the Brave at the end of the ceremony, from a balcony at the back of the Great Hall towering above their guests. As Gareth waited at the top of the aisle, Kings of Leon’s Use Somebody was played and Leeza waited behind the grand doors waiting to enter, feeling very nervous about having to walk down the aisle in front of everyone. But when the doors opened, the bridesmaids and two flower girls entered, Leeza following with her father Kenneth.

Leeza says it was a lovely moment, walking down the aisle to her husband-to-be in front of all their family and friends, and also their young son Crew, dressed in a Kilt to match Gareth. The ceremony went well with laughter and some personal readings chosen by the bride and groom.

“We really would like to thank our family and relatives for giving us such an amazing day at our dream venue,” the couple says. “And all the staff at Harlaxton, especially Events Manager, Simon Hawkes for making the day so special. He’s absolutely amazing, listening to everything we wanted, nothing was too much trouble and everything went like clockwork!” n Photographer: Lee Daniels, 07738 255683, www.elegantleecaptured.com.

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“We really would like to thank our family and relatives for giving us such an amazing day at our dream venue,” says Leeza... Top: Gareth’s Scottish provenance was celebrated with kilts for the groomsmen! Left: The couple had photographs taken around the gothic folly in the grounds of Grantham’s Harlaxton Manor. Below: The Great Hall of Harlaxton Manor features in Leeza’s favourite horror movie.

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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

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This Page: Bench khaki Bomber Jacket RRP £45, our price £30. Navy Dress RRP £30, our price £20.

DESTINATION

SHOPPING

It’s no wonder destination shopping experience Springfields attracts over 2.3 million visitors each year. With more than 50 outlet shopping stores, free entertainment for families, cafés, restaurants and beautiful gardens, there’s a grand day out waiting for you in Spalding... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Over 2,300,000 visitors each year can’t be wrong! Spalding’s outlet shopping, Springfields, attracts that many visitors each year, with more than 50 retailers, discounts of up to 75% at its great value stores, plus 25 acres of beautiful Festival Gardens to explore.

There’s plenty of entertainment for families from Jurassic Golf to Miniature Railway and Land Train, to a programme of live music and free live entertainment, not forgetting the great shopping, café culture and restaurants such as the newly refurbished Noshery Restaurant, which all contribute to ensuring a great day out!

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Opposite Page, Main Image: Next White Cardigan RRP £13. Pale Pink Capped Sleeve Blouse £10. Blue Jeans £14. Opposite Page, Inset: The newly refurbished Noshery Restaurant. This Page, Main Image: Marks and Spencer Heather wears Per Una Kick Flare Jeans RRP £39.50, now £28. Per Una Top RRP £22.50, now £15.50. Per Una Cardigan RRP £39.50, now £28. Necklace RRP £15, now £10.50. This Page, Top Inset: Radley Kirton Road Handbag RRP £169, our price £84.50. This Page, Bottom Inset: Marks and Spencer Victoria Scarf RRP £22.50, now £13.50. Coat RRP £89, Now £62.50. Top RRP £15, Now £10.50. Jeans/Jeggings RRP £22.50 Now £15.

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This Page, Main: Jeff Banks Casual Shirt RRP-£50, our price £35. Chinos RRP £50, our price £35. Blazer RRP £185, our price £129. Shoes RRP £95, our price £65. This Page, Inset: TM Lewin Williamson Blue Suit RRP £279, our price £179. White Shirt RRP £34.95, our price £30. Ties from £15.

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This Page, Main: Jacques Vert Floral Shift Dress RRP £169, our price £99. Bolero RRP £129, our price £89. Two Tone Fascinator RRP £79, our price £55. Clutch Bag RRP £69, our price £39. Top: Roman Turquoise Dress RRP £45, our price £30. Above: Radley Red Church Backpack RRP £229.00, our price £114.00. Grosvenor RRP £299.00, our price £149.50. Ariane Purse RRP £39.00, our price £20.00 from Radley £call.

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This Page, Main Image: Black Leather Jacket RRP £75, our price £50. Khaki Corporation T-shirt RRP £30, our price £15. Black Slim Jeans RRP £45, our price £30. Top: Avendita’s Adult Hunter Wellies RRP £95, our price £54. Kids Hunter Wellies RRP £49.99, our price £29.99. Above: Radley wellington boots, RRP £45, now £29. Coin purses RRP £39, now £27. Umbrella RRP £23, now £16; from Radley.

Local Stockists: Featured fashions are from Springfields Outlet Shopping & Festival Gardens, Camel Gate, Spalding PE12 6EU. Call 01775 760909, or visit www.springfieldsshopping.co.uk. Open Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm (8pm Thurs), Saturday 9am – 6pm, and Sunday 11am – 5pm.

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New & Pre-Loved Diamond Rings at Segal’s Jewellers

Segal’s Est 1919

Paragon Street, Hull HU1 3PQ 01482 225639 Freshney Place, Grimsby DN31 1QX 01472 354891 www.segalsjewellers.co.uk

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A SHOW

OF HANDS A best-seller amongst other hand creams, the original L’Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Hand Treatment soothes, heals and protects hard-working hands from cuts, skin dryness and scrapes thanks to the use of antiseptic honey and 20% pure shea butter. Nothing beats a divine L’Occitane hand cream, and this, we think, is the brand’s best £19.00.

g a b d n a H r e Summ

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OUR BEAUTY BLOGGER, JOHN ROHNAN-WHARFF, KNOWS THAT WHILST WE ALL LOVE THE SUMMER, IT PLAYS HAVOC WITH OUR SKIN... FORTUNATELY THIS MONTH’S HANDBAG ESSENTIALS WILL HELP TO ALLEVIATE SOME OF THE DAMAGE HIGH SUMMER CAN CAUSE...

SERVICE

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Rescue dry lips with Clarins HydraQuench Replenishing Lip Balm. Cactus extract protects our precious lips from losing moisture, rose wax softens, providing a beautiful but delicate scent. Lips are restored, nourished and kissable £19.50.

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Replenish thirsty skin with a spritz of soothing, skin quenching ingredients, Aloe water and Gotu Kola calm troubled skin suffering from dryness and discomfort £22.00.

TRIED & TRUSTED CONCEALER Never leave the house without a trusty concealer! Estée Lauder iconic Double-Wear Stay-in-Place Concealer keeps imperfections hidden for 15 hours. Achieve perfected glowy skin with a must-have concealer £22.00.

IDEA

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Achieve that sublime soft focus champagne glow with Benefit Watt’s Up! This is a best-selling cream-to-powder highlighter which transforms your regular makeup look to a whole new level with a single tap on the cheeks, nose bridge and cupid’s bow... prepare to be amazed, from around £24.50

n John Rohnan-Wharff is a beauty and makeup blogger, who reviews and rates products at www.mr-wharff.com. All products available from good independent local stockists unless otherwise stated, prices are RRP.

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OLD

Out with the DENTURES MAY BE THE MOST TRADITIONAL CHOICE BUT THEY ARE NOT THE ONLY OPTION WHEN IT COMES TO REPLACING MISSING TEETH...

Another solution is dental implants - especially if socialising, speaking, smiling and eating with utmost confidence is important to you. Unsecured dentures are an old-fashioned solution for people who have lost many of their teeth. Unfortunately, many people find wearing dentures painful, inconvenient and awkward. They can make it difficult to chew, which can stop you from eating many of the foods you once enjoyed. Often your palate is covered and this can prevent you from tasting your food properly. Wearing dentures may also affect how you pronounce words and therefore the way you speak. Missing teeth can cause bone loss and the jawbone to shrink and this causes physical changes to your face. Your jaw line shrinks, causing dentures to lose their fit. They often slip, cause pain, or even become embarrassing. Colin Sutton is the principal dentist at The Dental Health Centre and he has successfully placed many hundreds of dental implants since 2000. He has an excellent reputation for providing dental implant treatment, including single implant crowns and full implantretained bridges and dentures. He offers a complete service from assessment, implant placement, bone grafting and sinus lifting, to creating your crown, bridge or denture. The Dental Health Centre in Grantham is a leading implant centre in Lincolnshire that has invested in the training and technology that allows the team to provide a number of implants systems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; giving them lots of options to treat their patients. It is one of very few dental practices to have invested in a 3D dental CT scanner. This state-of-the-art scanner makes implant treatment, safer, quicker and more accurate for patients and makes The Dental Health Centre one of the most technologically advanced dental clinics in the area. If you would like to find out more about dental implants, please visit us for a free, 30-minute initial consultation with Colin Sutton.

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Purveyors of Luxury Eyewear Since 1979 Face Ă Face frames - a range of colours and styles in stock now.

43/44 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8BS Tel: 01652 653 595. Web: www.obriensopticians.co.uk

Call for an appointment or pop in to view our latest designer eyewear.

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Making the

Difference

Having an established, trustworthy provider of living and mobility aids can make all the difference to your safety and quality of life, says Donna Wilson of Ableworld, based in Lincoln and Newark... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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making life

EASIER

Right: Ableworld can provide new and reconditioned stairlifts for straight and curved staircases, created with a bespoke process to suit any home. Models from £495-£2,000 depending on installation controlled by two remote handsets.

Left: The Tabley features a distinct lift, rest and recline action with a smooth and quiet operation. It is simple to operate with a two button handset £399.

It’s the difference between a poor quality of life, and a good quality of life. Safety, independence, mobility. And nobody knows how much that means more than Donna Wilson. The owner of two of Ableworld’s 32 franchise/company owned stores, operating in Lincoln and Newark, Donna has first hand experience of life as a carer in her personal life, looking after her son and brother. “My own experience was that living aids were expensive and difficult to come by. That’s why I wanted to set up a business which look after customers’ needs no matter what their specific requirements.”

“From smaller or consumable items like continence, feeding, bathing and mobility aids, to larger, more specialised products, Ableworld is able to look after customers of any age with any requirements.”

“We’ve boot scooters from £400 right up to road scooters of about £3,000, plus canopies and accessories, and can provide demonstrations, test drives, servicing and

“ETHICS ARE AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO, WE’LL NEVER SUPPLY A PRODUCT WE DON’T THINK IS SUITABLE...”

aftersales. We also have a selection of about 100 wheelchairs from less than £100 to £379 and a large selection of different riser recliners from £399 to try in store, and many more available to order with all different colours and features like heating and massage. We can also sell and lease new and reconditioned stairlifts for any home, with strictly no-obligation home visits available.” “Ethics are at the heart of what we do, so we always offer free demonstrations and advice, and we’ll never provide a product we don’t think is suitable. We provide home delivery and have ongoing training with leading manufacturers to make sure that the service we offer matches the quality of the products we supply, and the price remains competitive with online retailers.” “That’s why we make the difference providing not just products, but peace of mind for families across the region.”

Above: Drive’s ST1 boot scooter is a light, nimble and conpact model which is easily transported and provides a six mile range on a single charge, at £399, it’s an ideal first scooter for occasional use.

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St Barnabas Hospice

‘Ladies Who Lunch’ fundraiser at Hubbert’s Bridge... Boston’s Ladies Who Lunch gathered at the Hubbert’s Bridge Community Centre recently to raise funds for Lincolnshire’s St Barnabas Hospice. The event included a welcome drink of Buck’s Fizz, craft stalls, luncheon and two guest speakers - Lincolnshire chef Rachel Green and personal stylist Julia Pousette.

Each year, St Barnabas cares for over 8,000 patients who are living with a life-limiting illness. Care is provided in the form of a ‘hospice at home’ service or via inpatient units. Other services include welfare advice, day therapy and family support. The charity needs £4m of funding to maintain its provision each year, raised entirely through activities such as this one. n For more information on forthcoming events call Ann Randall, organiser, on 07436 561568 or see www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

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- EDUCATION -

ASPIRE A school in which students

This season, Welbourn’s Sir William Robertson Academy is inviting pupils and parents to go along and see its facilities, and to find out why the sought after co-educational non-selective school for pupils between 11-18 is an environment where students are driven by the aim to ASPIRE... As a parent, you’ll doubtless seek a school which can provide your son or daughter with an excellent academic grounding as they progress from primary or prep to secondary school.

But a truly exceptional school should produce well-rounded students, who can achieve their potential academically, but also pursue an understanding of the world around them and involve themselves in a wider range of activities. Those are just three of the values embodied by Welbourn’s Sir William Robertson Academy.

This month, the school is inviting prospective pupils and their parents into the school to see for themselves how these philosophical values translate more tangibly into the behaviour of its pupils as they progress through the school and into its sixth form.

“We were absolutely delighted with our GCSE results published in August 2015. 55% of students achieved 5 or more A* to C grades including GCSE English and Maths,” says Headteacher, Mark Guest. “This figure represents a 9% increase from the previous year, and of course, we’re delighted by that.” “But for our 750 students, we strive to impart not just academic achievement, but a broader education too.”

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recently with the addition of a new post-GCSE and performing arts block which houses a sixth form provision which the school added three years ago. The school employs a ‘house’ system where older children help to encourage younger

“BUT FOR OUR 750 STUDENTS, WE STRIVE TO IMPART NOT JUST ACADEMIC BUT BROADER ACHIEVEMENT TOO...” students to adopt the school’s values, consistent with its values of ensuring pupils are able to be confident in dealing with adults and peers, fostering good working relationships whilst making sound moral judgements.

Sport is encouraged in the school with over 20 different activities, and facilities like a well-equipped indoor sports hall, a new all-weather sports surface and initiatives like Sky Sports’s Leadership Initiatives. The project saw professional athletes such as UK women’s football ambassador Casey Stoney and table tennis’s Gareth Evans come into the school to provide pupils with professional tuition.

Both the arts and drama are given due precedence at Sir William Robertson Academy too, with four-day trips to London or the RSC’s Stratford theatre and with new music and drama facilities powered by state-of-the-art Apple Mac computer systems.

Pupils are encouraged in their creativity by participation in the school’s annual productions, with their 80-child casts and the rather more lighthearted but eagerly >>

ASPIRE - The Sir William Robertson Academy Ethos... Pupils at Sir WIlliam Robertson Academy are encourage to ASPIRE:

Achieve their full potential as individuals... Support each other as members of a caring and creative community... Pursue knowledge and understanding... Involve themselves in the wide range of activities that the school offers... Respect other people’s values, beliefs and customs and to Extend their horizons striving to achieve their best...

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Sir William Robertson? WHO WAS

By sending your child to the Sir William Robertson Academy, you will be signing up to a commitment to the ideas espoused by Sir William Robertson (1860-1933). The officer of the British Armed Forces was raised in Welbourn and was the only member of the army to have risen from Private to Field Marshall, during a time when the class system which prevailed typically precluded such aspiration. Characterised by perseverance, tenacity, attention to detail and with the respect and support of the troops serving below him, he earned the admiration of all those around him. Although not a pacifist, in his later years Robertson often spoke out against the cost, both financial and human, of war. His local legacy is in providing the school which bears his name with its ASPIRE motto, encouraging students to take inspiration from his tenacity and hard work.

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>> anticipated Will Rob’s Got Talent’ competition, in which participation is always encouraged.

The school’s science facilities are exceptional, too, with recent involvement in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) tie-up with RAF Scampton and Raytheon UK yielding a competition for two teams of pupils competing to create the best unmanned aerial vehicle. “At GCSE, AS and A-Level, we’ve a rich and varied curriculum, with over 20 AS/A Level subjects,” says Suzanne. “Our students are really proud of the school and are always keen to show off its facilities and learning opportunities.” “That’s why they’re encouraged to take part in our open days and open evenings. As well as offering private tours of the school with headteacher Mark Guest, we host both daytime events with pupil ‘chaperones,’ and a more light-hearted open evening format.”

“During the latter, potential students and their parents can see and participate in sporting activities, performances in the music rooms and drama rooms and can ‘free flow’ around the school and take part in fun activities and

taster lessons and see the facilties at their leisure. Last year saw around 250 families attending our open evenings alone, and a further 70 attending our morning events.” “Visitors are keen to see why OFSTED awarded the school a ‘good’ rating in their last inspection, and to see why the school has been recognised as being one of the ‘Top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England’ in a February 2016 letter from a letter from Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for Schools, but mostly, to see for themselves the co-operative atmosphere the school fosters.” n

“WE INVOLVE THE STUDENTS IN OUR OPEN DAYS AND OPEN EVENING EVENTS BECAUSE THEY ARE ALWAYS PROUD OF THE SCHOOL AND ARE KEEN TO SHOW OFF ITS FACILITIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES...”

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Main: Information technology and up-to-date Apple Mac computers are used throughout the curriculum, especially in subjects like design and music. Centre: Sports facilities at the school include areas for cricket and even a golf course.

Find Out More:

The Sir William Robertson Academy is open on Monday 12th Wednesday 14th September from 9.15-11.15am, and on Wednesday 14th September 6pm - 8.30pm, and also by appointment. Sir William Robertson Academy, Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA.

Call: 01400 272422, www.swracademy.net.

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BELLY - MOTORS -

THERE’S A NEW AUDI IN SHOWROOMS FROM THIS MONTH. AND IT’S YELLOW. WHILST IT’S NOT EXACTLY CLEAR HOW THE Q2 DIFFERENTIATES ITSELF FROM ITS A3 AND Q3 BRETHREN, IT’S STILL CERTAIN TO BE POPULAR WITH FANS OF THE BRAND AND UPHOLDS AUDI’S REPUTATION FOR QUALITY AND BADGE KUDOS... Words: Rob Davis.

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Once upon a time, there was an IT manager. A nice man, working in a provincial publishing company. He was a man who dealt in programmer’s code, with whiteboards of ‘to-do’ lists and computer jargon undecipherable to the layman. Not an uninteresting guy, a nice chap, just a bit... technical, practical.

So we were all a little taken aback when his new company car arrived in our car park and was, one couldn’t fail to notice, bright yellow. Bright bright yellow, like a canary or a banana. Nobody could have predicted he’d order a car in that colour, it just seemed a bit wild and youthful.

And in fact, in time, we’ve all come to quite like it. It suits the make and model, and actually looks quite cheerful, fun, a bit anarchic. It’s a paint job which wouldn’t suit a sober-faced saloon car like Audi’s A4 or A6 but as a new colour for the firm’s soon to be released small crossover, it looks really good.

Audi’s nomenclature for car naming sees the prefix of A1, A3, A4, A6 etc., for its saloon or hatchback models, and Q3, Q5, Q7 for its SUVs. It’s a bit difficult to see where the Q2 fits into the range, being halfway between an A1 and A3 in size, but smaller than the Q3 you’d probably opt for it if you were seeking a small crossover.

Out best guess is that it’s a rival for BMW’s X1 and the Mini Countryman, but it’s still very much like a hatchback rather than a 4x4, and an awful lot like the A3. It’s so similar to Audi’s other models that we’re not entirely sure if the Q2 is distinct enough from Audi’s other cars in size or shape.

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That hasn’t stopped the firm from bragging that the car is an all-new class, never mind model, or car. A cross, the firm says, between a 4x4, an SUV and a coupé.

It’s an ‘all-round vehicle youthful and provocative in its styling,’ says the press blurb. Certainly the car is trying to attract a younger audience, with the colourful paint job and contrast bumpers. The car will be offered with a modest 1.0 three cylinder petrol engine, as well as 1.4 and 2.0 engines. Diesel options will doubtless prove preferable with their refinement and better economy. These will displace 1.6 and 2.0 litres, and will be available with both a manual and a seven speed automatic gearbox, and the car will be available in both two and four wheel drive variants. The sweetest configuration is likely to be a 1.6 diesel unit with the firm’s excellent

Above: Audi’s Q2 is said to be a whole new category of car.

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automatic gearbox and Quattro 4x4 drivetrain, which also brings a new ‘four link’ suspension configuration, which as its name suggests, gives independence to all four wheels giving greater autonomy to each corner of the car and providing a better ride on rough back roads and farm tracks.

For a small car, the Q2 will offer a hefty quota of technology when it’s launched this month, with adaptive cruise control and steering assistance on motorways, crosstraffic assist to help when reversing out of spaces, and city braking to prevent read-end prangs in town.

It’s also well-connected with a wi-fi hotspot, a virtual cockpit - a computer screen, rather than dials, like in the new TT - and of course, smartphone connectivity.

If all that sounds a little gimmicky then be

reassured that beyond the bells, whistles and myriad technology, Audi’s values of a beautifully built cabin and rock-solid reliability will doubtless remain. The Q2 will be offered in SE, Sport and S-Line trim. We’d avoid the S-Line because of its firm, sporty ride and opt for the mid-range Sport. Ensure you budget plenty for Audi’s extensive options list, which gives you the opportunity to create a custom vehicle with just the features you need, and for the inevitable bespoke styling options contrast roof, black wheels etc. If you’re seeking a small 4x4 able to negotiate the county’s backroads and rutted tracks without being too imposing in town, Q2 could be just the model for you. It’s less sober than some small SUVs, a fun car that doesn’t sacrifice quality for style or practicality.

Audi Q2

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ITS THE STYLISH, BEAUTIFULLY MADE AND PRACTICAL CONVERTIBLE YOU’LL LOVE COME SUNSHINE OR RAIN! THIS SUMMER’S MOST BEAUTIFUL SOFT TOP IS THE MERCEDES C-CLASS CONVERTIBLE, REACHING SHOWROOMS THIS MONTH... Words: Rob Davis.

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Last month, in the spirit of summer we put the top down on a Mini Convertible. It was fun, frivolous, a great second car. Though it may have had four seats, it was hardly practical, with a pokey luggage space and not a great deal of room in the cabin.

Fortunately, for those looking at a convertible as a main vehicle, or for those who want something a little more practical, there’s another soft top option, the Mercedes C-Class, which reaches showrooms this month, based on the firm’s existing coupé model. It’s an absolutely stunning looking car. The coupé looks great, with a tweaked body compared to the saloon and estate C-Class it’s based on. Like the coupé, the soft-top version retains a full four-seat configuration, a usable boot and model-specific seats with deep wides and integrated head restraints

The convertible adds a multi-layer fabric hood that can be raised and lowered electrically even when moving, as well as a few tweaks to make wind-in-the-hair motoring more civilised. An interesting point at this juncture. The UK is, per head, one of the biggest markets in the world for convertible cars. We buy more of them than consumers in countries with better climates than ours - in fact, we’re the second largest market for convertible cars in Europe, behind Spain.

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That means the C-Class, in addition to offering four good-sized seats and a sensible amount of boot space (360 litres, about the same as a Ford Focus hatchback), the convertible is also a fairly practical vehicle day to day. The C-Class convertible is from launch with a 1.6 litre engine and two 2.0 petrol engines in different states of tune, as well as two V6 petrol engines with AMG badges. However, we’ll recommend one of the smaller of two diesel engines, badged the C220d. As well as being fast and frugal, it’s available with Mercedes’s four-wheel drive, badged 4Matic. We say stick the to two-wheel drive version and opt for Mercedes’s nine-speed automatic gearbox. Performance and fuel economy shouldn’t be too different from the saloon, the C220d version of which returns

Above: The C-Class is a full sized four seater with a decent boot, making it a practical family car as well as a treat for summer.

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68mpg, reaches 60mph in 8.3 seconds tops out on the Autobahn or a track at 145mph. With decent economy, and no need for any performance, we don’t see the point in opting for any of the firm’s more powerful engines, even if the diesel isn’t the quietest unit on the market.

Whilst the C-Class is available in Sport and AMG trims, the latter is more about larger wheels and more aggressive styling. We’d stick to the sport model with its softer, more comfortable ride.

This trim provides front and rear parking sensors, sat-nav, parking camera, electric roof and windows, heated seats, automatic parking and cruise & climate controls - a really generous amount of standard equipment.

If your budget allows, specify your C220d Sport with the Premium Plus pack which

adds electrically adjustable memory seats, a Burmeister sound system, mood lighting and an upgraded COMAND system.

The C-Class’s cabin is one of the most beautifully design and most solidly built of any car on the market. In the convertible it transforms a saloon car into a stunning grand tourer designed for practicality and comfort. Add the optional Airmatic air suspension and a driver’s assistance package with adaptive cruise control and you’ve one of the most easy to live with sports cars on the market. The saloon-based C-Class is excellent, and the coupé gave the standard car a stylish extra dimension. Now, the convertible adds even more desirability to what was already one of the best executive cars on the market today. It’s simply perfect for summer!

Mercedes C-Class C220d Convertible

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