Lincolnshire Pride Jan 2013 by Pride Magazines Ltd

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Buying the Best Beef {Page 28}

Restaurant of the month

CHEQUERS GEDNEY DYKE

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ISSUE 126

WE ANNOUNCE OUR LINCOLNSHIRE GOOD FOOD AWARDS WINNERS

ENJOYING YOUR SUNDAY ROAST

WHISKY Weddings - Jewellery Motoring - Homes & Gardens

We reveal the results of our Good Food Awards WINTER

Welcome Home

Local Fashion

Great Food

Properties across Lincolnshire... {Page 52}

Designer brands in local shops... {Page 88}

Recommended restaurants... {Page 14}

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JANUARY 2013

WINTER 2013

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LincolnshirePride January ThE NumbER oNE couNTy magazINE

Lincolnshire Pride Magazine knows that sometimes you need to just relax; you need down time, you need to enjoy the simple things in life. We have redesigned your favourite magazine to be

easy on the eye. We want you to enjoy all that your county has to oﬀer. Where to enjoy a meal with friends, where to take the kids for a walk, even how to make the best Sunday lunch. In this busy life we think it’s important to have more ‘me’ time!

Enjoy!

Designer

Delicious

Desirable

Dressed-Up

Enjoy fashion from the county’s best independent retailers - this month we proﬁle a designer brand which provides all-year-round style...

What could be better than a delicious pudding at one of this month’s featured restaurants? Enjoy a warm winter treat - we’ll start the diet tomorrow!

Enjoy a luxury lifestyle with great ideas for executive homes, designer fashion, jewellery, luxury motoring and lots more besides...

The best High Society events from across the county - let us know if you’re hosting a ball or charity event; we’ll send our photographer along...

WINTER 2013

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The Number One Team How do you spend your ‘ me’ time...?

Julian Wilkinson

Rob Davis

Ian Bagley

Managing Director

Executive Editor

General Manager

our boss Julian is a brilliant guy! Here, we ask him about his me-time...

Your Editor loves photography, writing and creating great looking pages...

our General Manager is a talented organiser and great fun to be around!

“ After a busy week, I love spending time with my four kids, Joseph, Harvey, Tilly & Izzy, and of course my wife Zoie. A bacon sandwich and a cup of freshly ground coffee on a Saturday morning is my real treat! ”

“ I absolutely love my job, so no matter whether I ,m at work or home I ,m happy! At work, a strong sweet cup of tea is a great way to take five. At home, I love spending time with my partner Anna and toddling tearaway George! ”

“ I love spending time with my nine year old son Jim... we love tinkering with vintage computers and electronics in the study, we recently enjoyed a visit to Bletchley Park, to see their collection of old and rare machines! ”

Zoie Wilkinson

Mandy Bray

Emily Brown

Sales Manager

Customer Care Manager

Sales Representative

zoie loves travelling round the county and looking after our customers!

Mandy is our brilliant customer care manager... she’s really lovely!

Emily is the oﬃce’s resident ‘bright young thing’ - she’s cheerful, bright and lively!

“ I love baking... especially in the winter, much to the delight of my two little boys! My workmates at Pride Magazines are delighted by that too, but enjoying a cosy night in with my family is my favourite way to spend me-time! ”

“ M e-time is a rare luxury, but I love winter afternoons snuggled up on the sofa with an old film... something romantic... it , s a cliché to say they don , t make them like they used to, but in my opinion, it , s completely true! ”

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“ I ,m a real girly girl when it comes to being pampered... I love catching up with my girlfriends after work, going to have our nails done then maybe having a coffee in town... really good friends are important so they always feature in my me-time! ”

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Enjoy Lincolnshire Pride, read it cover to cover. Pick it up, put it down and when you have ﬁnished with it pass it onto your best friend. When everyone has had a good read, pop it in the recycle bin!

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

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The best of

both worlds T

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

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

www.the-bostonian.co.uk Comfort & Peace of Mind The Bostonian is the private wing of Pilgrim Hospital and is set in its own grounds and gardens. There are 19 en-suite single rooms with digital TVs and telephone. Our dedicated housekeeping team ensure continually high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

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

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

The Bostonian Private Wing, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Telephone: 01205 360606 / Facsimile: 01205 311442 www.the-bostonian.co.uk • ISO 9001:2008 accredited

Pilgrim Hospital’s Private Wing

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Belvoir currently have many properties available, please call the office on 01522 544999 for further details

Belvoir Lettings 450 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 8HZ Telephone: (01522) 544999/000 Email: lincoln@belvoirlettings.com www.belvoirlettings.com

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LONGSTONE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, WASHINGBOROUGH

ÂŁ395,000

A detached stone property situated in the heart of this desirable village adjacent to the village church with a delightful walled garden and offering spacious accommodation comprising of entrance hall, 28ft lounge, dining room, 21ft breakfast kitchen, cloakroom, family room, utility, landing, four double bedrooms, a master with en suite bathroom and two further shower rooms. Gardens to front and rear elevations & detached double garage.

GOLDEN GATES, JERUSALEM, SKELLINGTHORPE

ÂŁ850,000

Set within grounds of approximately two acres this individually designed house offers flexible living accommodation of around 7000 sq ft with stunning views across open countryside and of Lincoln Cathedral. Built over three floors the spacious property offers 6 bedroom accommodation with 5 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms finished to a very high standard throughout with indoor swimming pool and sauna room. Approached via electric gates and a sweeping drive the extensive gardens also features a detached double garage and further garage and games room.

Fine & Country 24 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 1EW Telephone: (01522) 516590 email: Lincoln@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.com

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2 REDBOURNE PARK, REDBOURNE

£390,000

7 EASTCLIFF ROAD, UPHILL, LINCOLN

£400,000

Nestling in the stunning parkland setting of Redbourne Hall, this beautifully appointed, Grade II Listed, three storey townhouse, effortlessly blends period mainstays with luxurious contemporary living features. No expense has been spared throughout the free flowing accommodation of some 2,200 sq ft, which briefly comprises of reception hall, three formal reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, four bedrooms, master with en-suite wet room and family bathroom. Outside soft and hard landscaped gardens run to the rear elevation incorporating a walled courtyard, lawned areas and allocated parking.

Situated only a short stroll from The Cathedral Quarter, this detached light and spacious bungalow nestles within extensive part walled gardens of some 0.28 of an acre. With recently granted planning permission to extend and reconfigure, if so desired, the current accommodation briefly comprises of two reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, three double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and cloakroom. Within the principally lawned gated grounds are mature trees and planting along with attached garaging, parking area and vegetable garden.

RICHMOND HOUSE, BRAMPTON, LINCOLN

116 HIGH STREET, BRANT BROUGHTON, LINCOLN

£450,000

Richmond House is a stunning, recently extended and beautifully refurbished detached dwelling. Principal accommodation includes reception hall, three reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, study, utility, cloakroom and boot room to the ground floor, with master suite incorporating full en-suite bathroom and dressing room, guest suite with full en-suite, two further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside electric wooden gate leads to large hard standing and integrated garaging, whilst soft and hard landscaped gardens run to front and rear elevations and include a detached home office.

JHWalter 1 Mint Lane, Lincoln LN1 1UD Telephone: 01522 504304 Fax: 01522 512720 www.jhwalter.co.uk

£585,000

Enjoying far reaching countryside views, from its generous grounds of some 1.3 acres, this recently constructed dwelling enjoys extensive accommodation throughout (3,372 sq ft) arranged over three floors. Briefly comprising of three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and shower room to the ground floor, with five bedrooms, en-suite shower room to master and family bathroom to the first floor, two further double bedrooms and shower room to the second floor. Outside electric gates lead to gravelled parking area integrated garaging, grounds are principally laid to lawn incorporating a detached brick and pantile workshop/store.

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TO VIEW ALL OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM ‘THE EVENT’ VISIT WWW.PRIDEMAGAZINES.CO.UK

Woodhall Spa took the Best Large Village or Small Town category.

THE EVENT ,

Lincolnshire s Best Kept Villages It’s a celebration of all that makes Lincolnshire such a wonderful place to live: community spirit, environmental awareness, pretty villages and thriving towns. This year’s 2012 winners for the county’s Best Kept Villages and Small Towns Competition have been revealed with four categories plus categories for Past Winner and Best Shops. This year was the 50th anniversary of the competition, with a display of previous winners at the Lincoln-based awards ceremony last month. This year’s winners were revealed as Stubton (Small Village category), Tetney (Medium Sized Village category), Woodhall Spa (Large Village/Small Town category) and Crowland (small market town category). The title of Past Winner was awarded to Freiston whilst Caistor took the Shops Competition title. Photos: Darren Garwood

Tetney was awarded the Class Two Medium Sized Village award.

Feature your event in our magazine call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events Desk...

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THE EVENT: Lincolnshire

All of the winners line up to celebrate 50 years of Best Kept Villages and Small Towns.

SOME HORRIBLE ADVERT TO SPOIL MY DPS

, s Best Kept Villages

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

THE CHEQUERS Gedney Dyke, near Holbeach Words & Photos: Rob Davis

mIchELIN STaR DININg aT Pub RESTauRaNT PRIcES ThaT’S ThE maNIFESTo oF oNE oF LINcoLNShIRE’S NEWEST Pub RESTauRaNTS. book NoW WhILST you caN STILL gET a TabLE, aDvISES PRIDE’S EDIToR Rob DavIS...

Opening in May 2012, Gedney Dyke ,s Chequers , is one of Lincolnshire s best new restaurants...

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The restaurant opened just this year and is already gaining a great reputation little wonder, as chef Michael Binnington brings his Michelin star standard dining to a Lincolnshire pub!

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Introducing your head chef; the talented Mr Binnington.

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

A smart redesign has transformed The Chequers from a non-descript pub into a smart country restaurant.

The bar area is comfortable and informal - but the dining room has an unexpected degree of formality. Crisp table linens, sparkling cutlery, a fresh flower and a silver wine cooler by each table adds a high quality feel to the overall dining experience. It’s a good job the food is up to the same standard as the restaurant’s appearance, then.

ichelin star standard dining at pub restaurant prices... it’s bound to appeal to Lincolnshire diners, which is why we anticipate great success for one of Lincolnshire’s newest pub restaurants, The Chequers at Gedney Dyke. The restaurant was already closed when the current owner purchased it in 2009, they then promptly started a six figure refurbishment and shrewdly installed Michael Binnington as Head Chef. His pedigree includes the venerable Midsummer House in Cambridgeshire, a two-Michelin star establishment, and Foliage in The Mandarin Hotel, in London’s Knightsbridge; a starred venue too. Michael installed a brand new kitchen, created a three-strong brigade and now works alongside a front of house team headed by Nicholas Challinor. The venue caters for just 50 covers and has a bar menu for evening and daytime diners, as well as a set lunch, Sunday lunch and à la carte menu. 17

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Starter, main course, and dessert... Shown right is charred fillet of mackerel with beetroot, apple and horseradish. Our main shot shows a slow roast belly of pork with creamed savoy cabbage, fondant potatoes and caramelised apple purée. Glazed white chocolate and passion fruit crème brulée.

Menus are changed regularly and the à la carte usually includes a choice of six starters, six main courses and five desserts with an additional cheese board option featuring three or five local cheeses served alongside home-made chutneys. Speaking of suppliers, Shearers and Jacksons of Holbeach provide locally reared butchery, whilst Wellocks source vegetables growing in the Fenland surrounding the restaurant. Coles of Kings Lynn deliver fish daily to the restaurant, and specialist suppliers of goods like truffle oil provide lavish flavours.

THE CHEQUERS

Gedney Dyke, near Holbeach 20

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â&#x20AC;&#x153; Our lunch menus are oriented towards comfort food, so we anticipate being really popular this winter! â&#x20AC;?

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

The restaurant itself is especially beautiful, with bespoke soft furnishings, oak and leather furniture and a posh conservatory leading onto a terrace for what will definitely be a busy summer. Sparkling cutlery, pure white table linens and a fleet of designer crockery make a real spectacle of each dish. What we really love about the restaurant though, is the number of smaller dining rooms that have been effectively created by the use of dividing walls. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as though a number of smaller private dining rooms have been hewn from one large area. This creates a feeling of intimacy and warmth, which is further enhanced with low ceilings and candles. Portions are fairly generous, embellishment is neat, with no foam or nouveaux nonsense, just formidable flavours. Examples include the Pork Belly we enjoyed during our visit - it was, with no danger of overstatement, spectacular.

Our aim is to provide a really high standard of dining in a calm, relaxed environment...

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Sample Menu £ STARTERS Raviolo £6.95 Raviolo of native Lobster served with a lobster cognac sauce. Haddock Omelette £5.95 Glazed smoked haddock and soft herb omelette finished with aged parmesan. Ham Hock £4.95 Terrine of Ham Hock with pickles and locally baked sour dough bread. Cornish Mackerel £5.95 Salad of charred Cornish mackerel, with Monmouth Farm beetroot, apple and horseradish.

£ MAINS Rib-Eye Steak £24.50 Cumbrian 21 day hung 12oz rib eye, grilled and served with triple cooked chips and a choice of peppercorn or sauce béarnaise. Guineafowl £17.95 Roasted guineafowl with trompette mushrooms, pearl barley and thyme-scented pan juices. Plaice £14.95 Whole roasted Lowestoft plaice with vegetable, herb and white wine cream sauce.

£ PUDDING Crème Brulée Glazed white chocolate and passion fruit crème brulée.

£4.95

Chocolate Fondant £5.50 Hot chocolate fondant with morello cherry sorbet and chocolate sauce. Apple Crumble £4.95 Light and refreshing twist on the ever-popular classic dessert — delicious apples and a beautiful sweet crumble topping. Tarte Tartin Caramelised banana tarte tartin with home made vanilla ice cream.

£ OPENING TIMES WED - SAT LUNCH 12:00 - 2:30 WED - THURS EvENING 6:00 - 9:00 FRI - SAT EvENING 6:00 - 9:30 SUN LUNCH 12:00 - 3:00

£4.95

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Before meals, the restaurant serves bread baked freshly by the team in house every day. Likewise, all ice creams and sorbets are home made too. Our dessert was a real treat, with crème brulée a particular favourite of mine. On our visit, a white chocolate derivative featured passion fruit, adding a zesty, imaginative tang to a restaurant staple. As Pride goes to press the venue’s wine menus were undergoing a significant revamp courtesy of Nick. Having spent a gap year during his Hospitality Management degree ‘studying’ the vineyards of New Zealand, the restaurant manager’s appreciation of wine,

especially those from the New World is impressive, and during our visit Nick offered a number of insights into the correct wines to accompany each course. With fine wine completing a triumvirate that includes exceptional food and great surroundings, it’s easy to recommend The Chequers. A team that can revamp a dowdy pub to the degree that the Chequers’s staff has is to be admired. But to provide Michelin star quality dining too, and to do so at pub restaurant prices is the real story here. Our advice is to book a meal soon, before word gets out about the pub that caters for Lincolnshire diners with stars in their eyes.

Opposite, Michael leads a team of three chefs. Below, Nicholas Challinor, front of house manager and resident wine buﬀ.

THE CHEQUERS

Gedney Dyke, near Holbeach Main Street, Gedney Dyke, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE12 0AJ To book a meal call

01406 366700

How to get there? A17– The Chequers Restaurant is located in the rural village of Gedney Dyke, just oﬀ the A17 between Holbeach and Long Sutton. Or put PE12 0AJ in your sat nav and enjoy the country drive!

Find out more online at www.the-chequers.co.uk.

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FORERIB

THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK

Ideal for a Roast with Big Flavours

Cuts of Beef

ON THE BONE AND WITH A GOOD MARBLING OF FAT, FORERIB, AT £9-£14/KG, MAKES A GREAT ROAST.

There’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ cut of beef - but some are more suited to one purpose rather than another. This month with the help of our master butcher we chew the fat to discover what to choose from the butcher’s block...

FEATHER STEAK

SIRLOIN STEAK

Ideal for Barbecues

Ideal for Steak Snobs

RELATIVELY UNKNOWN BUT VERY FLAVOURSOME CUT, AROUND £13/KG - IT’S GREAT ON BARBECUES.

£18-£22/KG; REGARDED AS THE BEST... TENDER BUT NOT AS FLAVOURSOME AS CHEAPER CUTS.

SHIN OF BEEF Ideal for Casseroles and Stews PAY £6-£8/KG FOR THIS CUT; NEEDS COOKING FOR SLIGHTLY LONGER BUT HAS A SUPERB FLAVOUR.

Photo: Rob Davis

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THE EXPERT: Beef

SIRLOIN JOINT

RUMP JOINT

Ideal for Carving Novices

Ideal for a Tender Roast

uP-maRkET, boNELESS RoaST, haND-RoLLED, EaSy To caRvE, Pay £14-£18kg.

moRE TENDER ThaN FoRERIb, WITh ScaNT maRbLINg oF FaT ThRough ThE mEaT; £15-£20/kg.

The Butcher’s Tip: Try glazing your joint 10-15 minutes before the end of cooking time with a couple of tablespoons of sweet chilli sauce, black bean sauce, or honey and mustard mixed together.

RIB-EyE STEAK Ideal for Fans of Big Flavours uNhEaRD oF 10 yEaRS ago, buT vERy PoPuLaR NoW, WITh LoTS oF FLavouR; £18-£22/kg.

FILLET STEAK Ideal for Rare Steak Fans DoESN’T NEED much cookINg TImE, vERy TENDER, ExPEcT To Pay £30-£44/kg.

Our meat was butchered and presented by Gary Simpson of Sleaford’s Four Seasons Garden Centre and Cameron Street, Heckington; 01529 414505 or 01529 460403. 29

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Good Food Awards

Good Food Awards 2012

Lincolnshire Back in September we asked our readers to nominate their favourite Lincolnshire restaurants and name a food hero we’re delighted to reveal the results! Words & Photos: Rob Davis

ongratulations all round as we this month reveal the winners of our 2012 Good Food Awards - and name the county’s Restaurant of the Year, Bistro or Coffee Shop of the Year and our Food Hero. Back in September, we asked our readers to send us their nominations, and we were delighted by the response. Crucially, our readers could vote for any business or individual they believe contributes to the county’s love of good food, regardless of advertising so our results are unbiased, objective, comprehensive and reflect the opinions of our restaurants’ most important people - their customers.

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Good Food Awards winners: shown above is a main course option from Winteringham Fields’s Alice in Wonderland Menu Surprise, and Thierry Daugeron, who claimed our Food Hero 2012 title. Pictured opposite are the chefs and front of house staﬀ at The George of Stamford. Main course at Lincoln’s White Hart Hotel, which also joined Winteringham Fields in being named our Restaurants of the Year. Pictured far right is Winteringham Fields’s kitchen, headed up by Colin McGurren.

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Readers nominated their favourite restaurants, coﬀee shops and bistros, and named their ‘food heroes’ - they could nominate any venue regardless of whether they advertised in Pride 31

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GOOD FOOD AWARDS 2012

The Lincolnshire Pride

Restaurant of the Year 2012 The county’s top restaurants, as voted for by our readers, includes everything from gastropubs to boutique hotels and Michelin recommended restaurants - there’s something here for ever diner... Words & Photos: Rob Davis

ur top accolade for 2012’s Restaurant of the Year title goes to The George of Stamford. Readers love its attentive service, old fashioned feel, its cosiness and the Oak Panelled Dining Room menu’s satisfying offerings, from English Sirloin to Lobster, Dover Sole to Woodbridge Duck. Meanwhile, Winteringham Fields retains its reputation as one of the county’s most desirable dining rooms with three AA rosettes and its Michelin recommendation. Accepting the award on behalf of its Chef Patron was the restaurant’s brigade, as well as owner Bex McGurren and Bryony Cox. Lincoln’s White Hart Hotel was judged the best restaurant in Lincoln, with seasonal menus of exceptional quality utilising lots of local ingredients.

THEWINNERS

Huge congratulations to all those who received nominations, and in particular to our top three restaurants - winners of Lincolnshire Pride’s coveted Restaurant of the Year titles.

The George of Stamford Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe White Hart Hotel, Lincoln Queen's Head, Kirkby La Thorpe Cosy Club, Stamford Brownlow Arms, Hough on the Hill Old Bakery, Lincoln Magpies, Horncastle The Barley Mow, Friskney Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa

Head Chef at The George of Stamford is Paul Reseigh, right. Paul lead his brigade to victory in this year’s award. Pictured here is the hotel’s famous English Sirloin of Beef, carved under a silver dome, and Scallops - each of which is available in the hotel’s Oak Panelled Dining Room. The George of Stamford; 01780 750750, or visit www. georgehotelofstamford.com

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Below, Head Chef of the White Hart Hotel in Lincoln, Michael House raises a glass to our Good Food Awards - and celebrates being named the top restaurant in Lincoln by readers. White Hart, Lincoln; 01522 526222 www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk

Good Food Awards

Winteringham Fieldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, pictured below, includes Sous Chef Slaveck Mikolajtzyk (centre), and from left to right Alex James, Ryan Cook, Callum Williams, and Peter Garlic.

Chef Patron at the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hugely respected Winteringham Fields, Colin McGurren, pictured above, was away filming The Great British Menu during our visit. His chefs accepted our award on his behalf, pictured right. Winteringham Fields; 01724 733096, www.winteringhamfields.co.uk.

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GOOD FOOD AWARDS 2012

Quality Daytime Dining

Bistro of the Year 2012 The county boasts a wealth of coﬀee shops and bistros in which to enjoy daytime dining.... and with excellent ingredients and skilled chefs, these can oﬀer any à la carte restaurant menu a run for its money! Words & Photos: Rob Davis

istros and coffee shops in Lincolnshire have taken a quantum leap in quality over the past 10 years or so. A slice of cake can be a moist, delicious treat. Brunch can feature the very best Lincolnshire produce. A cold meat platter can bring the county’s artisan food producers together, and our featured bistros also offer main courses that would put many à la carte restaurant menus’ offerings to shame. Top of the list is Boston’s Sack Store. From the outside it’s a retailer of tiles, fireplaces and furniture, but its characterful first floor coffee shop offers brilliant paninis, salads and home made cakes. It’s a real treat, and we’re happy to recommend it to the uninitiated. East Heckington’s Abbey Parks takes its farm produce and uses it to spectacular effect, especially during asparagus season. Pop-up Wine Bar events and themed dining evenings make Abbey Parks one of the county’s best bistros, and with fresh veg and deli products available to take home, it’s a great option for daytime dining.

THEWINNERS

Also winning an award in this category is Horncastle’s Old Stables. Just a year old, there’s a superb range of grazing platters, ciabattas, salad bowls and brunch options all using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Sack Store, Boston Abbey Parks, East Heckington Old Stables, Horncastle Stokes, High Bridge, Lincoln Jenny's Fine Foods, Stamford Lounge Café, Navenby Four Seasons Garden Centre, Sleaford Pimento Tearoom, Lincoln Bott's Coffee Shop, Horncastle Macy's Brasserie, Navenby

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Good Food Awards

Pictured far left, and above is Horncastle’s Old Stables. Old Stables: 01507 523253, www.theoldstableshorncastle.com. Pictured far left is Ros and Sophie Loweth with one of Abbey Parks’s chefs, plus the bistro’s delicious panna cotta, served with peanut brittle, shown top. Abbey Parks; 01205 821610, www.abbeyparks.co.uk Winning the title Bistro of the Year for 2012 was the Sack Store in Boston. Pictured left is Head Chef Bryan Batley and front of house manager Lauren Brittain. Sack Store; 01205 310101.

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GOOD FOOD AWARDS 2012

Absolutely delicious; enjoy a teatime treat at Thierry’s Stamford Patisserie.

Pictured, top, is Bailgate butcher Kenny Roberts. Also shown here is Thierry Daugeron and Alford cheesemaker Simon Jones.

Introducing 2012’s

THEWINNERS

Food Hero Thierry Daugeron Elite Meats Poacher Cheese Lincoln Red Society Boston Sausage The Cheese Society Batemans Brewery Gary Simpson Butcher Modens Oslinc

From butchers to brewers, artisan food producers to groups keen to promote the county’s food culture, our ﬁnal Lincolnshire award recognises excellence from farm to fork across the county... 2012 was a really busy year for Thierry Daugeron! The Stamford chef has started his outside catering business in 2004, expanding to create a cookery school in early 2001 and launching a new line of products, Thierry At Home. That’s pretty impressive, but 2012 was even busier! Thierry opened his patisserie, the Riverside Café, in September, followed by his Theatre Lounge

restaurant in Stamford’s Corn Exchange. His efforts in promoting the enjoyment of food earn Thierry a deserved 2012 Food Hero title. Also receiving recognition in our awards is charismatic Bailgate Butcher Kenny Roberts of Elite Meats. Brothers Simon and Tim Jones of Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese win a deserved third place for their beautiful handmade cheese produced from their Alford Dairy.

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Burns Night Whisky

a blended whisky proving there’s interest beyond single malts A LIVELY LIGHT APERITIF WHISKY WITH OAK, FRUIT AND A LIGHT PERFUME FOR £39.40

Scotland is some 280 miles from Lincoln. However, one couple are bringing the country’s most famous export a little closer to the county, just in time to celebrate the oeuvre of its most famous son this month. As Burns himself would say; “Slàinte!” www.lincolnwhiskyshop.co.uk

Glen Scotia Whisky from the Kintyre peninsula is distinctive and ﬂavoursome FOR AN UNBEATABLE WHISKY FROM CAMPBELTOWN WE’D PLUMP FOR THE £55.90 GLEN SCOTIA

ledaiG Whiskies from the islands have a fresh, seaside character OUR RECOMMENDATION FROM THE ISLES IS LEDAIG, WITH PEAT, PEPPER AND VANILLA; £40.85

tomatin From the Highlands, have a characteristic sherry & honey note OUR 18 YEAR MATURED EXAMPLE, TOMATIN, IS £56.90 AND HAS A LOVELY SMOOTH, VELVETY FEEL

Photo: rob davis

aucHentoSHan lowland whisky from an area with characteristic fruitiness A FLORAL FRESHNESS WITH BARLEY AND FRUIT FINISH AND ALMOND NOSE FOR £66.20.

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BenromacH Speyside whisky with the sweet delicate softness you’d expect WE SUGGEST THE 10 YEAR OLD BENROMACH; £35.35 WITH ITS LOVELY FRUITY SCENT AND TASTE

We’ve asked whisky connoisseurs Nick and Cathy Ridout to pick seven of their favourite whiskies to toast Robbie Burns this month that’s one from each region plus a blended whisky too...

BruicHladdicH islay whisky with sweet, smokey, peaty taste GENTLE APRICOT FLAVOURS MELLOW THIS ISLAY WHISKY WITH UNDERLYING SOFTNESS; £40.70

The Whiskey Shop Contact details: Address: 87 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR

Get tHe riGHt GlaSS the Glencairn glass was designed especially for whisky lovers ITS ‘NOSING’ SHAPE MAKES IT ESSENTIAL FOR THOSE WHO TAKE THEIR WHISKY SERIOUSLY! £5.50/EA

Tel: 01522 537 834 Web: www.lincolnwhiskyshop.co.uk

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Pictured second left is Vivienne Chambers, Lincolnshire fundraiser for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance’s Charitable Trust.

THE EVENT The Petwood Hotel Helicopter Ball Last month saw the annual Helicopter Ball hosted by Katherine Thornally and her committee, held at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. The event aims to raise money for the county’s Air Ambulance service which serves both Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, and flies 1,000 missions each year. The service began operating in April 1994 and is funded solely by charitable donations, receiving no NHS or EMAS funding. It’s a boon in the ‘golden hour’ - the first hour of treatment time when a patient will benefit most from medical attention - and is used for emergency medical transfers to specialist units as well as attending road traffic collisions, agricultural and equestrian accidents across the county. To make a donation to the charity, call 01522 548 469 or see www.ambucopter.org.uk. Words and Photos: Rob Davis

Feature your event in our magazine. call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events Desk...

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THE EVENT: The

Helicopter Ball at The Petwood Hotel

Dr Cyril Nyman is Consultant Physician in Cardiorespiratory Medicine at Pilgrim Hospital.

The event was held at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa.

view all the photographs from this event online. visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

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Osbourne & Littleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kinloch range takes its inspiration from the Highlands, but with a contemporary colour palette of raspberry, red, green and warm grey.

HOUSE & HOME

Keep it Country Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s green and pleasant land is a country of beautiful natural fabrics and prints, from tweed to tartan, hard-wearing linen to luxurious silk...

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HOUSE & HOME

Montrose from Zoﬀany’s Tinto Wools collection.

Manuel Canovas’s new Aurore in Rose (walling) and Gaspard in taupe/rose (chair).

arm, luxurious and tactile natural fabrics are the best way to create a warm, happy room this winter. With our favourite designers’ suggestions for bright and beautiful colour schemes, you’ll find it easy to combine a traditional fabric or design with a bright and brilliant colour that will continue to look great into the warmer months. Our recommendation is always to use a local soft furnishings specialist who can create bespoke sofa and chair coverings, cushions and curtains to create a truly beautiful bespoke room, and who can combine fabrics from different collections to create an individual look. Finding the right designer for your property requires some searching, most importantly you need to be sure that you

both share the same vision. Ask to see samples of their work and be sure to convey your tastes and style in the first meeting, this will help you both to formulate a brief together and allow you to understand what will be involved during the design process and the costs for your project. Designers can be led by a love for all things creative and you will often find that their passion will be for a particular area of the design process. That may be a love for furniture, period properties or the feeling of being lost in the tactile delights of reams of fabric. Find a designer who can inspire you with their particular love and be passionate about your home, no matter how big or small your project may be. As with fashion, you will find that interior trends will change with the seasons. 43

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Montrose from Zoﬀany’s Tinto Wools collection.

Sacha by Alhambra.

Natural colours look great in period properties, whilst heritage patterns with modern, eclectic hues can help to reconcile the two in an energetic scheme for a contemporary look in a traditional home... One area that has held tight for the past few seasons is checks, stripes and tweeds. Gone are the days of only having the option for traditional green and red tartans; make way for the use of a multitude of colours, designs and textures. These patterns can be found in a number of new fabric collections from top designers and can transform a room, keeping it classic and timeless but still on trend. In particular, it’s a great way of making a traditional property look ‘younger’ - reconciling traditional fabrics with bright colours for a really contemporary look. Always opt for a consultation with an interior designer or soft furnishing specialist and mix and match fabrics, either within one collection or across brands to ensure a range of fabric whilst still achieving a consistant look. A sofa with plain fabrics or subtle design can take advantage of more elaborate scatter cushions or a variety of cushions that 44

employ different fabrics, this creates a great sense of contrast and enables you to bring in more textures for a richer look and feel to your room. In a formal drawing room, employ furnishings and patterns commensurate with the size of your room, and don’t be afraid to be bold in your use of colour, especially in period properties. All too often, individuals decorating their own home are too cautious for fear of creating a garish look, shying away from bold colours and strong patterns. That’s why a professional designer, free from this timid approach to interior design, will produce a bolder, more dramatic but more effective room scheme. Combined with their breadth of knowledge of different fabric and collections and with their technical knowledge, a professional can utilise designer fabrics for a really bespoke look that will look ‘properly’ designed instead of just decorated.

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HOUSE & HOME

Interior designer Helen Proudman loves James Hareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silk Tartan, available in 73 authentic Scottish patterns!

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Remember that bespoke furnishings also go beyond just soft furnishings. Companies around the county can create bespoke dining sets, bespoke sofas that are designed and made to your specification from frame to filler, and beds that are as hand-crafted as your bespoke kitchen. The overall aim should generally be the creation of a home that reflects your personality and style, and remains completely unique, free from the sameiness and lack of individuality that plagues high street companies and multinational furniture chains. Few people who employ a professional interior designer say they will return to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;going it alone;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; achieving a better look and having a helping hand throughout your home improvements means the investment in time and expertise from a professional with a good eye for design is definitely worth your while! 48

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Albany from Jane Churchill is a tweed fabric shown here in soft green, lilac and orange.

Cammacks; Wide Bargate Boston PE21 6RU. Tel: 01205 362300, www.cammacks.co.uk. Elizabeth & Stevens; Great North Road, Markham Moor DN22 0QU Tel: 01636 822000, www.elizabethandstevens.co.uk. H-Works; Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2JE. Tel: 01780 754605, www.hworksstamford.co.uk. J&L Ball; 16 North Street, Stamford PE9 1EH. Tel: 01780 481416, www.jandlballinteriors.co.uk. Lees; 222 Victoria Street North, Grimsby DN31 1BJ Tel: 01472 353 251, www.leesfurnishers.co.uk. NGI; High Street, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LF. Tel: 01780 766 899, www.ngidesign.co.uk. Oldrids; Downton Furniture Store Boston, Gonerby Junction. Tel: 01205 350505 / 01476 590239, www.oldrids.co.uk. Simply Chic; 07825 598016, www.simplychicinteriordesigns.co.uk.

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HOUSE & HOME

Colefax and Fowler are stalwarts of luxurious fabrics, and its Kelburn Check collection includes this blue/beige colour as well as scatter cushion fabrics including Suffolk, natural; Juliana, silver and taupe; Suffolk, mauve; Heywood, old blue and Suffolk, slate. Stool in Layton, slate.

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WELcomE homE

Pièce de Résistance MANOr DrIVE

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The executive property is a snip at under £600,000, despite including a 40 foot swimming pool with gym and sauna, five reception rooms, six bedrooms with three en suites and cinema.

maNoR DRIvE, SkEgNESS

THE MAN WHO DESIGNED SKEGNESS: PrOPErTy DEVELOPEr DEAN WANN IS rESPONSIBLE FOr MANy OF THE TOWN’S LANDMArKS... AND MANOr DrIVE IS HIS PIèCE DE réSISTANCE

Photo: WH Brown

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roperty developer Dean Wann has made the seaside town of Skegness what it is today. The talented architect has lived in the county since he moved to Lincolnshire with his parents and began working as an architect in a local practice back in 1988. Being involved in a number of seaside businesses, Dean has had a hand in designing most of Skegness’s most recognisable landmarks and buildings. “I started my own practice in 1998 and left it in 2003 to develop rather than just design property.” says Dean.

It was to be Dean’s pièce de résistance, somewhere he and wife Susie could live with their children Taylor, 11, and Liberty, nine. However, with business interests in Woodhall Spa in the form of Woodhall Country Park, and in Lincoln in the form of the new Doubletree by Hilton which Dean helped to design and now owns, the serial developer is now creating another new home for the family on Lincoln’s Carline Road. That means the next incumbents of Dean’s family home, Manor Drive, located on a gated development of just five homes, will enjoy a beautifully - and individually - designed property which can boast lots of space, plus a really high specification.

Manor Drive was to be Dean’s family home for many

“I’ve created 500 homes on years when he completed it back in 2004, but the serial our flagship site, Lumley Fields since 2001 and we’ve developer is now working on a new project in Lincoln another 1,000 waiting to be completed on Churchill Arranged over three floors and with five reception Avenue... but the development that I’m most fond of rooms, six bedrooms and luxuries including swimming is definitely Manor Drive.” pool and cinema, Manor Drive is a unique property but has been created thoughtfully. Dean purchased the site on which Manor Drive now stands in 2001 to create a home for his growing family. For instance, Dean and Susie are keen entertainers, but Its location is enviable to say the least; a ten minute previously found their second living room too far from walk to the beach, and situated in the heart of the town. the kitchen when entertaining.

The property has been created by developer Dean and is designed to provide families with a substantial living space and luxury with small, easily managed grounds. 54

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The main reception area includes a sitting room and kitchen diner to keep the whole family together as much as possible.

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Everywhere in the property, great care has been taken to design an architecturally advantageous lighting scheme...

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WELCOME HOME

The property’s home cinema system includes surround sound, projection system and nine cinema style recliners. The master’s en-suite features a wetroom area and jacuzzi bath.

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WELCOME HOME

As such, Manor Drive features a 60ft lounge, dining room and kitchen with an almost open-plan configuration which also opens out onto a substantial terrace and the swimming pool. This has, in effect, created a large reception suite which keeps family and friends together when entertaining. The pool features a sauna, gym area and wave machine system to provide keen swimmer Dean with a current to swim against. Another feature is the provision for children in the house. From the built-in bedroom furniture with plenty of storage for toys to the outdoor play centre - a mini adventure playground - to the cinema. “Eight years ago when the house was completed home cinema was a relatively new concept.” says Dean. “It’s become a little more established now, but the nine recliners, projector and sound system really do create an authentic cinema experience.” Other technology incorporated in the house includes underfloor heating, and a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring premium German appliances including built-in coffee machine, US style fridge freezer and dishwasher. The property also includes a 40 foot pool with sauna. The children, meanwhile, enjoy their own adventure playground and bespoke children’s play furniture.

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The kitchen is created in cherry with modern appliances and an accent of stainless steel everywhere.

m a N o R D R I v E , Photo: WH Brown

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WELCOME HOME

For practicality’s sake there’s also a separate utility room and double garage connected to the property plus an annexed garage block with three further garages too. One additional thoughtful feature of the property is a sensible plot size which, whilst providing adequate al fresco accommodation for the warmer months, never becomes unmanageable. There’s lots of rustic hard-landscaping which blends well with the architecture of the estate, and shrubbery which is already beginning to look ‘established’ and proving itself to be low maintenance. “I used the ‘cup of tea test.’” says Dean. “I admit I’m a workaholic, so when I get home at the weekend I don’t like to be stuck behind a lawnmower. As such I like to make myself a cup of tea, start to cut the lawn and find that it’s still warm when I’m done.” “I think it’s the remit of an executive property; to make life easier for its occupants, to be manageable for people with busy lives.” One element of this is to encourage a good work/life balance, and with the beach just ten minutes or so away, there’s lots of Sunday morning walks and fun to be had within easy walking distance in Skegness. Manor Drive is beautifully designed, highly functional, but also well-situated. Dean and his family think the place is a perfect family home for those with busy working lives and growing families who still recognise that there’s life beyond the office.

Manor Drive, Skegness owners: Dean and Susie Wann. Style: Newly constructed executive property located on a private gated community. Receptions: Five, currently arranged as drawing room, sitting room, playroom, dining kitchen and cinema.

The property’s master suite includes a sitting area, two dressing rooms and en suite with wet room and jacuzzi.

bedrooms: Six bedrooms with three en suites. other features: Home cinema with bar. 40 foot indoor swimming pool with sauna and gymnasium. Guide Price: £599,950. Estate agency: William H Brown, 20 roman Bank, Skegness PE25 2rU. Tel: 0843 313 4688. Website: www.williamhbrown.co.uk.

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January is a pretty month in the garden - but not a slow month by any measure! It’s time to prune, plant and prepare your garden for the season.

£ WINTEr PrUNING

£ SNOWDrOPS

IN THE GArDEN - JANUARY THE COOLEr WEATHEr DOESN’T MEAN A GArDENEr CAN HIBErNATE. BrACING WEATHEr IS NO ExCUSE FOr NEGLECTING THE GArDEN SO KEEP yOUrSELF WArM By THrOWING yOUrSELF INTO THE rOLE!

£ WINTEr PLANNING

£ PLANTING TrEES

£ BEWArE WINTEr

Use the winter months to plan a redesign of your garden and create an ‘action plan’ for 2013. your garden should have a natural split between hard landscaping - paving, paths, etc - and the soft landscaping, the plants.

Bare-rooted trees and hedge plants are ideal for planting now. Plant them as soon as possible, unless it is freezing. If you don’t have the time do so straightaway, entrench them temporarily: dig a trench, place the plants in it or lay them in at a slant, and cover the roots with soil.

In January we’re likely to receive a dusting of snow. A thick layer of snow oﬀers excellent protection to your plants. Snow is highly insulating.

The hard landscaping should form the bones of the garden and it is this you will look at over the winter months. Onto this structure you lay the soft landscaping so that it clothes the garden softening all the hard edges and bringing it to life with colour shape and form. If you’re completely overwhelmed, talk to an experienced garden designer like Alison Hutchinson, who has been creating gardens for over 10 years... she’s seen pretty much everything and will come up with practical creative solutions to your garden problems. 68

However a layer of snow can press heavily on conifers with upward branches, which can cause the branches to bend and even snap oﬀ. remove the snow in order to make sure that the tree isn’t permanently deformed. An ice preventer helps ensure that your pond does not freeze over entirely. Harmful gasses can escape from the water and oxygen can get in. This keeps the pond healthy even if the water is covered in ice. Avoid walking on a frozen lawn as much as possible. This avoids causing poor spots on the lawn. regularly scatter sharp sand on such spots to make the ground less muddy.

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IN THE GARDEN

£ KITCHEN GArDEN

£ BIrD FEEDErS The county’s garden centres have many diﬀerent permutations of feeders from tables to tree feeders, nets and fat balls to hang from trees. Your philanthropy will be rewarded by the sight of birds in your garden all winter long.

This is the month to plant and force rhubarb in the kitchen garden. A generous helping of well-rotted compost or leafmould will really help to get your growing going.

£ SNOWDrOPS

£ KITCHEN GArDEN

£ FEED THE BIrDS

January is the time to enjoy a wonderful display of snowdrops. Only buy snowdrops from your local garden centre, as they dry out easily. Plant them as soon as possible in late Spring.

If you thought winter was just a month for maintenance in the kitchen garden, think again! January is a great month to plant and force rhubarb ready for the ﬁrst harvest in March.

Planting ’in the green’ can take place in January for a wonderful display the following year. you can also plant them as bulbs in the autumn months

Also this month prepare potatoes for planting by chitting your spuds in a cool dark place ready for planting out in a couple of months.

Winter 2012 was something of a blast from an icy past! Spare a thought for our feathered friends though; birds struggle during winter, so help them by putting out some extra bird food or hanging a fat ball from your trees, and don’t forget to leave fresh water out for them to drink.

Snowdrops grow best on lighter neutral soils, struggling a little on clay grounds. Plant them in dappled shade and always in clumps. Leafmould will help snowdrops to thrive; keep soil moist. By way of ongoing care, be sure to divide dense clumps of snowdrops and plant them elsewhere.

A generous leafmould mulch will get your growing going, and if you fork in well-rotted compost and manure, you’ll certainly see the beneﬁt throughout the year.

For a dazzling display, Easton Walled Gardens and Barnsdale Gardens present a spectacular show.

Make use of this time by clearing any perennial weeds that plague your beds, and plan your gardening year by ordering fruit and seed stocks. As always, our recommendation is always to order from a local independent garden centre, who have quality stock and lots of expertise! 69

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ON THE FARM: BARRy POSTON reﬂecting on a challenging year for farmers and looking forward to the future. This month Barry Poston looks at what this year may hold for farmers across the county in 2013...

or most farmers in our region the year 2012 will go down as one of the most difficult in living memory. Dry weather in the winter and early spring was followed by abnormal rain in April and May just as most crops were expected to be planted. This was followed by even more rain in September and October when valuable root crops were due to be harvested. As a result of this weather most arable farmers suffered with lower than normal yields and poorer quality wheat, rape, field vegetables, potatoes and sugar beet. Probably the greatest worry will be the lasting effect of heavy machinery travelling over saturated fields causing serious damage to the soil structure. Many fields will take several years of careful management to redress the condition of their arable soils. Most arable crops require good soil structure and the absence of ‘pans’ in their fields. All arable crops need their roots to be able to breathe and penetrate the soil without difficulty and waterlogging.

Words: Barry Poston Photo: British Sugar

The yield and quality of wheat and rape produced in 2012 was well below average. Fortunately the price rise has helped growers to cover costs. The prospects for these two crops looks fairly optimistic with 2013’s future prices holding up. Unfortunately most pea crops and 70% of potatoes are sold on forward price contracts and 2012’s poor yields will badly affect their returns. In 2013 contract prices will have to increase considerably to encourage farmers to continue to grow these crops. Sugar beet because of its longer growing season will produce an average yield at the relatively low contract price. I have always felt that another outlet besides the British Sugar Corporation would produce a more competitive price structure and may be good for British Sugar itself; competition is, after all, healthy in any industry. In the year 2013 we will be looking for a normal year in terms of climate and hope that the experiences of 2012 will not be repeated; with farmers having the chance of redressing the affects of 2012 both physically and financially.

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ON THE FARM WITH BARRy POSTON Harvesting sugar beet in the county.

In 2013 contract prices will have to increase considerably to encourage farmers to continue to grow crops like sugar beet...

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Right, Coeur de Lion Swarovski embellished necklet; £249, with matching earrings; £55. Below, an 18ct white gold hand-made diamond pendant with five brilliant cut diamonds; £2,000. Matching earrings; £1,200.

18ct single stone brilliant cut diamond ring with claw setting, 1.5ct total; £6,000. 18ct five stone brilliant cut diamond eternity ring total 1.8ct ring; £4,500. 18ct three stone diamond ring with centre brilliant cut stone and princess cut diamonds on outer edges, 3ct total; £16,000.

THE WISH LIST

Left, a pair of Bering gents’ watches, in steel with mineral glass and a calfskin strap; £139 and with a titanium strap and sunray dial; £139. Right, Coeur de Lion diamond cut aluminium silk matte adonised set comprising necklace £119 with matching bracelet £65 and earrings £35.

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Above, 18ct yellow gold snake chain with white gold brushed finish diamond set ball; £1,200. Matching 18ct snake bracelet with white gold and white gold brushed finish diamond set ball; £900.

Above, Lovelinks by Aagaard bracelet comprising murano glass and silver beads; priced individually from £25. Crystal earrings to match; £39. Below, Coeur de Lion Swarovski and acrylic inlaid necklet with nappa leather £225.

Congratulations are due this month to Andrea Maude and the whole team at Maude’s The Jewellers, who begin the new year on a high after winning the coveted Boston Business Awards 2012 Best Business of the year prize at a ceremony held at the Princess royal Arena. Andrea and her team are beginning the new year on a high, entering their 37th year of trading on West Street and unveiling a number of new ranges - many from contemporary British designers - exclusive to the independent retailer. rachel Galley and Babette Wasserman are two such designers making their debut with a range of contemporary jewellery featuring sterling silver, on-trend rose gold and white gold. These are oﬀered alongside Tresor of Paris’s collection of Swarovski crystal rich designer jewellery and a new collection from Coeur de Lion, colourful, vibrant jewellery with semi-precious stones and bright glass. Finally, still available from the retailer, and as popular is ever, is a range of Lovelinks composable jewellery from Danish superbrand Aagaard. Tel: 01205 367959 www.lovelinks-jewellery.com

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£ vIENNESE CONCERT

, What s On in January

£ BLACk TIE DANCES celebrate the New year in style with a black tie gala dinner dance at The Petwood hotel in Woodhall Spa. a champagne and canapé reception precedes a four course dinner and coﬀee before a live band entertains partygoers. Tickets are £90 person. Tel: 01526 352411 meanwhile, brigg’s Forest Pines is hosting a New year’s Eve gala Dinner with champagne and canapé reception, a gala ﬁve course supper, traditional piper, live party band and DJ. overnight accommodation is available too with prices from for £89/head. Tel: 01652 650770

and finally, De vere belton Woods hosts its black tie New year’s Eve ball in The major oak Suite. Tickets are £85/person, with a champagne and canapé reception, four course meal and coffee, with party band, fireworks, disco and hogmanay supper. Tel: 01476 593 200

£ THE HAxEy HOOD Without doubt one of the oldest local traditions in England, probably dating back to the fourteenth century, the haxey hood takes place on January 5th 2013 on the Southern border of the Isle of axholme, in North Lincolnshire. a bizarre game akin to rugby, at around noon the Lord of the hood and his boggins begin a tour of the four public houses in the parish. after the ‘Fool’ makes a speech, the haxey hood begins, with a rugby scrum or sway that can number up to 200 participants. The crowd tries to manoeuvre the ‘hood’ into a public house whilst the ‘Lord’ serves as a referee. www.isleofaxholme.net

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WHAT’S ON

£ THE HAxEy HOOD A rough and tumble game on the borders of North Lincolnshire - Lords, Boggins and a fool with a hood... a quirky ritual indeed!

£ CANNON AND BALL Just two of the names appearing in Lincolnshire’s pantomimes across the county this month - you can rock on, Tommy, at Lincoln’s Theatre Royal with the comedy duo from 1st January.

£ vIENNESE CONCERT

£ PETER ANDRE

£ PANTOMIME FUN

a New year concert of viennese music takes place this month at Lincoln’s Drill hall.

a new tour with eight dates in January for the antipodean heart-throb come Jungle celebrity come reality Tv star includes grimsby auditorium. Wednesday 16th January, 7pm; tickets £28.50.

Lincoln’s Theatre Royal hosts Dick Wittington, starring panto stalwarts cannon and ball. Performances take place from 1st-13th January, tickets from £19/adults, £16/children. Tel: 01522 519999

Tel: 01472 311300

Scunthorpe’s Plowright Theatre will be hosting aladdin from 1st-6th January. Tickets £14.50/adults, £11.50/children. Tel: 01724 297862

The Lincoln Symphony orchestra is an amateur orchestra that plays at least three concerts a year, usually at Drill hall, but also at Lincoln Performing arts centre (LPac) to celebrate the group’s 125th anniversary this year. The event is being hosted by conductor Nic Fallowﬁeld and is lead by caroline Siriwardena. beginning at 3.30 pm on Sunday 13th January, tickets are £12 each and are available from the box oﬃce of Drill hall on Lincoln’s Free School Lane. Tel: 01522 873894

Jack and The beanstalk will feature at Spalding’s South holland centre from 1st-6th January; tickets £13.50. Tel: 01775 764777 Sleeping beauty at grantham’s guildhall arts centre is hosted from 1st-5th January; tickets from £10. Tel: 01476 406158

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£ Burton hathow

£ copthill

Focus on - Education for Everyone... this month we’ve asked some oF the countY’s Best independent schools to tell us whY theY provide the Best academic start For their pupils, and exceptional pastoral care too...

£ Burton hathow

£ copthill school

£ kesteven

An exciting era of independent education has just arrived in lincolnshire. Burton hathow preparatory school, a new preparatory school located oﬀ the a57 close to Burton waters, is the creation of a team of specialist educationalists whose aim is simple - to provide the very ﬁnest in education to the children of lincolnshire. Burton hathow preparatory, set in acres of beautiful woodland, will educate children aged 2-11 to the very highest standard.

Copthill School is a ﬂourishing hub of education and we are delighted that our reputation is such that there are now waiting lists for places in most year groups.

and grantham girls’ school

language, music, drama and art all compliment the core subjects of maths, english and science. pupils will be taught by subject specialists from Year 3 upwards, and even the youngest children of the school receive language tuition from the head of modern Foreign languages! the Burton hathow nursery is also open all year round, and will provide care for its children from 7:45am-6:00pm. 84

a new creative/technology suite will be opening at easter 2013, and will provide pupils with speciﬁc teaching rooms for science, art & design and drama. copthill continues to excel academically, featuring 42nd in the sunday times top independent schools based on recent sats results. we have seen a rise in the number of pupils taking the 11+ over recent years with 100% success for grammar school entry this academic year. pupils will also be taking a wide range of entry tests for local independent schools early this year and we look forward to celebrating their continued success.

“KGGS is an outstanding school... it produces successful, mature and conﬁdent young women who are well equipped to succeed in the next stages of their education and lives.” said ofsted in 2011. recently celebrating its centenary, the school oﬀers a broad range of academic subjects and has high expectations for all its students. it achieves excellent examination results at both gcse and at ‘a’ level, ranking it among the best performing schools in the country. the sixth Form is a very popular, attracting large numbers of kggs and external students each year who wish to pursue as and a level courses. however, places are often available throughout the year and across all of the school’s key stages.

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£ kggs school

Education for Everyone... £ the priorY lsst

£ trent college

Boarding at The Priory Academy LSST in lincoln is exclusively for sixth Formers, and has been designed speciﬁcally to ensure a smooth transition from school to university and beyond. Boarders and their families enjoy education at one of the country’s top performing schools alongside ﬁrst-class facilities and pastoral support. the boarding house itself is located on campus, alongside a newly built and fullyequipped sports centre and state-of-theart science centre, with accommodation for up to 60 sixth Form students, all allocated their own bedroom with internet connection and en-suite facilities. the overwhelming majority of the priory’s students progress to their chosen university, and many gain places at the top rated institutions, including oxford and cambridge universities.

Situated in beautiful grounds on the nottinghamshire and derbyshire border, our vibrant community can oﬀer your child an excellent education and a thorough preparation for life. the trent college sixth Form is a vibrant hub within our school where enthusiastic and talented 16 to 18 year olds enjoy a full educational package where extra curricular activities supplement the central core of a robust academic education. our sixth Form provides an excellent opportunity for personal development and is an ideal bridge from school life to the wider world of university and employment. we recognise that competition for top university places are increasingly competitive, therefore we aim to give our students the knowledge and tools to help them succeed in securing these places.

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THE ART OF

Fashion new Year - new wardroBe: our champion Brand For a wearaBle, practical, mix and match look is sandwich...

Chocolate leather jacket , and printed silk scarf, from a selection of Sandwich outfits available from Oldrids and Sallyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Below, designer glasses frames from Radley £115 and Joop £148. £O’BRIENS OPTICIANS 01652 653 595, www.obriens opticians.co.uk

From a selection of outfits by Sandwich, available from £ OLDRIDS & DOWNTOWN of Boston and Grantham Above, tan jeans, and charcoal cowl neck jumper. Main, cobalt long cardigan and olive top, olive cardigan and blue jeans.

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Winter Style Tips... Combine clashing hues to use colour in a brash, quirky way...

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>> From a selection of outfits by Sandwich. Outfits from the brand are available from £ SALLY’S of Swaton Orange print long sleeved top and slate grey jacket with cowl neck chunky knit scarf.

Winter Style Tips... Exploit different textures by layering fabrics like chunky wool knits and leather look leggings... 92

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Classic Clothing for the Modern Lady...

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Smart Casual Wear from every-day brands like Steilmann and Sandwich... gift vouchers make ideal presents

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>> From a selection of outfits by Sandwich, available from £ OLDRIDS & DOWNTOWN of Boston and Grantham Printed chiﬀon top with olive jeans.

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Winter Style Tips... Invest in a statement coat with a bold pattern or fabric... AVAILABLE FROM...

£ OLDRIDS & DOWNTOWN Boston and Grantham Tel: 01205 361251 / 01476 590239 www.oldrids.co.uk Stockists of: Sandwich, Betty Barclay, Joules, Masai, Gerry Weber, James Lakeland, Jacque Vert, Viyella and Dash.

£ SALLY’S of Swaton Tel: 01529 421335 Stockists of: Sandwich, NYDJ, Steilmann, Fransa, Adini and Pomodoro. 97

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THE FASHION PAGES >> Charcoal wool jacket, with printed red and black top, red jeans.

AVAILABLE FROM...

£ SALLY’S of Swaton Tel: 01529 421335 Stockists of: Sandwich, NYDJ, Steilmann, Fransa, Adini and Pomodoro. 98

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Winter Style Tips... Red is a colour that will feature strongly in Spring collections. Add crimson to your 2013 colour palette...

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} Weddings }

THE WEDDING ALBUM

Vicki Lewis & Drew Semple There could be no bride more organised than Vicki Lewis who maintained no fewer than three to-do lists in the run up to her wedding, but planning makes perfect, and the couple were at least able to relax and enjoy their wedding day in the county... Photos: Do It Momma Photography - Tel: 07951 030114 Website: www.shootit.doitmomma.co.uk

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We were both quite nervous as the day grew nearer. I took too long getting ready and was 20 minutes late for the ceremony, which didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help Drewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nerves!

We hi re d a vintag e B entley ca r to ar rive in style. ..

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We had five bridesmaids, three best men and seven ushers which was quite a crowd but it was lovely having such a big group involved in our big day!

I knew my dress was the one for me!

here are so many little things you don’t think of when planning a wedding! I was very lucky I had a lot of support from family and friends, I had a huge folder with everything organised in sections I had at least three ‘to do’ lists going at any one time! Drew and I met in 2005 when he was staying with mutual friends.

whilst this was not it, it was perfect nonetheless. It was ivory, with a sweetheart neckline, corseted top and subtly embellished bodice, it was beautiful but understated. The wedding grew and grew, with five bridesmaids, three best men and seven ushers, but it was lovely having a huge group involved in our big day.

We held the reception at my uncle and aunt’s golf club, We’d been together for 18 months when Drew went down which made organising the day much easier and with canapés on one knee over supper at a local restaurant. He had even and champagne on arrival, our photographs were able to be seen my parents the day before the meal to ask permission The day was really relaxed, just the way we wanted which I think is so romantic! We decided the theme had to be ivory, gold and coral, and that we’d marry on the seventh of the month, this being our lucky number and the number of our house.

it to be, from champagne and canapés at the reception to a wonderful honeymoon in St Lucia

It’s impossible not to sound clichéd, but its true; once I had tried the dress on I knew it was the right one for me. In my mind I always had an idea of what I thought I wanted and

taken in beautiful surroundings. The day was really relaxed, just the way we wanted it to be, and everyone we chose to be part of our day really took the role on with enthusiasm and helped in so many different areas.

Photographer - Do It Momma Photography Tel: 07951 030114 www.shootit.doit momma.co.uk Wedding Venue - Rutland Water Golf Club Tel: 01572 737525 Marquee Hire - Luxury Marquees Tel: 01780 729201 Wedding Catering - Nick and Amanda Healey Tel: 01572 723199

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All Inclusive Packages available from ÂŁ2000 Catering upto 150 guests Beautiful Landscaped Gardens Bridal Suite Taking bookings for 2013/14

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Kate & Bryan Were married recently at Hitchin Priory. A reception afterwards was also held there with a brilliant magician to entertain the guests. They spent their honeymoon in Vegas and Mexico! Dean’s Street Photography Studio – Tel: 01572 757643 www.andycrossphotographer.com

H an na h & A da m Recently married and als o held their reception at Branston Ha ll Hotel. Jake Marshall was the Bes t Man. The day was so beautiful, not a cloud in the sky! Ali Lovegrove Photograp hy - Tel: 07735 974799 www.alilovegrovephotog raphy.com

} Weddings } Helen & Adam Were married recently at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The bride was given away by her father Jim Burgess and Adam Mickleburgh was the Best Man. A honeymoon in Crete followed. Jennie Wilson Photography – Tel: 01205 760729 www.jenniewilson.co.uk

Con gra tul ati ons ...

to all couples marrying in the county this month. To have your wedding featured here email – weddings@pridemagazines.co.uk or ask your photographer to contact us directly on 01529 469 977 Planning a wedding? You can have free wedding planning tools, a free engagement photoshoot, you could win a £25,000 wedding and you can plan your wedding properly with...

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T H E W H I T E H A R T , B O S T O N • T H E A D M I R A L R O D N E Y, H O R N C A S T L E

T WO B EAUTIFUL V ENUES, O NE U NFORGETTABLE DAY

• Riverside Location with beautiful Boston Stump as your backdrop. • 24 well-appointed rooms. • Courtyard Bar and Riverside Restaurant for exceptional dining. • The Boston Suite - Lincolnshire’s premier function room.

THE WHITE HART, 1-5 HIGH STREET, BOSTON PE21 8SH TEL: 01205 311900 www.whitehartboston.com

• Personal Wedding Coordinator to help you make the very best of your special day.

The Admiral Rodney Hotel • Luxury and style in the heart of historic Horncastle. • Lots of character in a 17th century former coaching inn with 31 en suite bedrooms. • Courtyard Restaurant and Rodney Bar, function room and more. • Recently refurbished.

THE ADMIRAL RODNEY, NORTH STREET, HORNCASTLE LN9 5DX TEL: 01507 523131 www.admiralrodney.com

• Personal Wedding Coordinator to help you make the very best of your special day.

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WEDDING ADVICE

Photographic M emories You’ll rememBer Your Big daY For the rest oF Your liFe, But don’t relY on memories alone; wedding photographer ed godden this month reveals the top ten shots that all Brides should Be aBle to treasure long aFter the wedding cake has Been cut and the conFetti has Fallen...

Words and images: Ed Godden

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ong after your wedding cake has been eaten and the flowers have wilted, your photographs will prove a lasting legacy for the happiest day of your life. Remember that photography and videography are not interchangeable, and each serves a very different purpose. Whilst a wedding DVD will provide a literal record of your day, with the moments, funny outbursts and expressions you may have missed, wedding photographs, when kept on your mantelpiece or on your desk at the office, have the potential to be moments frozen in time. It’s important, then, to freeze them perfectly, and to do so with a high level of both technical and creative mastery. Fortunately, the advent of digital cameras plus Photoshop and a new generation of technology-savvy digital photographers has provided brides with the greatest ever scope for creative, clever and artistically shot images. In general, most photographers will shoot a combination of formal (i.e: staged) and reportage photography (i.e: unposed, unobtrusive, on-the-fly). Look for a photographer who values natural light, as well as being competent with flash, one that can provide an album as well as digital images.

Main image, reportage photograph is ad-hoc, rather than posed. It’s a great technique for capturing natural expressions and suits shots of a bride getting ready in the morning.

Expect to pay between £1,000-£2,500 for a good photographer who includes post-production work; there are some who provide an ‘images on the same day’ service which is certainly convenient, but images reach their customers untouched and this service usually doesn’t include professional prints and albums. Here, we’ve asked one of the area’s most experienced wedding photographers to provide his recommendations for the top ten must-capture shots of the day, and for advice when you’re looking for your wedding photographer. 111

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1. I’m Getting Married in the Morning: Many brides opt out of having their photos taken in the morning. We always encourage brides to allow photographers to shoot them preparing for the big day. “It’s amazing how many interesting and beautiful images you can capture in such a small amount of time, and in just the surroundings of your bedroom’s four walls!” says Ed. The first drop of champagne for breakfast, the finishing touches to your hair and make-up, the proud father looking on as his daughter walks down the stairs in her wedding dress... these images all need to be captured forever! 2. The Small Details: A growing trend over the past few years has been the importance of shooting the fine details. Whether it’s the rings placed on an interesting texture, or the bride and groom’s place names at the top table, these incidental images help to break up any wedding album from just being a book of ‘people pictures.’ 3. I do! If you’re lucky enough to have an easy-going vicar or registrar, that doesn’t mind photos being taken during the ceremony, you can get really memorable images of the two of you exchanging your vows and saying those all important words; ‘I do!’ (or even better, a ‘you may kiss the bride’ shot).

The ﬁrst drop of champagne for breakfast, the ﬁnishing touches to your hair and make-up, the proud father looking on as his daughter walks down the stairs in her wedding dress... All of these images need to be captured and preserved forever!

Far left, digital technology has made the creation of contrasty, artistically posed formal images easy. As well as reportage, left, detail shots of shoes, the cake, flowers etc, shown above, are really fashionable.

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Formal shots still feature in many photographers’ remit, but they can still look formal and fun.

Below left; our photography expert Ed Godden.

A professional photographer can still get capture images on dark or overcast days, above, in dark rooms, below, or in diﬃcult conditions like your first dance, right. Don’t leave the responsibility of photographing your wedding to a well-meaning family friend!

4. Capture the Kids: Whether they’re screaming in the church, or looking as cute as a button, running around the grounds of your venue, there’s no getting away from the fact that kids can make very picturesque subjects for photographs. 5. Just the Two of Us: Both brides and grooms can be camera shy. If you or your husband-to-be aren’t particularly fond of having your photos taken, the opportunity of having a pre-wedding shoot with your photographer is always a good idea. “I always offer a pre-wedding shoot as standard on my packages as it means I not only have the chance to get to know my couple, but they also have a free photoshoot and benefit from seeing how I work, and also which poses work for them.” says Ed. “Experience of a shoot with me beforehand helps them to relax on the big day which results in better images.” 6. All Together Now: Some modern photographers are not huge fans of boring group shots where the whole family are lined up, resembling a football team defending a free kick. So, how do you make these must-haves a more fun shot? “Personally, I just get the group to hold hands, spread out, walk towards me and look happy.” says Ed. “If I’m really lucky and happen to be shooting at a stunning venue, I make sure that this is in the background of the image.” 115

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7. Speeches: One the most emotional parts of any wedding is the speeches, from the father of the bride, to the groom and the best man. Whether it’s a tear coming from the bride, groom, or a family member sat at one of the tables, make sure your photographer is keeping an eye out for people showing their emotions. It’s images like this that add drama and atmosphere to your final wedding album. 8. Cutting the Cake: One of the most traditional photographs to be taken at any wedding is the cake-cutting shot. “I don’t think I’ve ever been to a wedding and not seen the happy couple scream out for a shot of them cutting the cake.” says Ed. It may not be the most imaginative image of the day, but you’ve paid a lot of money for the cake... at least get a shot of you with it before all your friends and family eat the lot! 9. First Dance: It’s been a heck of a long day, and no doubt it fels like it has gone too quickly. Everyone has enjoyed a drink or two and it’s time for you and your other half to take to the dance floor for the first dance. All eyes are on you, including the lens of the official photographer and in a dark room with a moving subject, this is one of the trickiest shots to capture... it really highlights the difference between a poor photographer and a good one. The first dance is quite intimate, with the couple really close together, holding one another tenderly. So, make sure that your snapper concentrates on shooting an image that really captures the moment. The lights, the crowd of friends and family in the background, this is a picture-perfect situation if ever there was one. 10. Relax and Enjoy the Day: You may want to get great shots of you both looking stunning, but you also have to make sure you enjoy the most important day of you life. Try to imagine that the official photographer isn’t there; that they’re just one of the guests. This way the photographer will not only get more natural photos of you, but you’ll also make the most of your wedding day.

ED GODDEN PHOTOGRAPHY Ed Godden is a wedding and family portrait photographer based in the county. With over 16 years experience, Ed has shot everything from celeb A-listers to members of the royal family, to Premiership football games and the war in Bosnia. Tel: 07977 559853 Web: www.edgodden.co.uk Email: ed@edgodden.co.uk 119

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Shooting Brake historically a ‘shooting brake’ was the term given to a posh estate car, one more adroit for heavy trips to harvey nicks than lugging a load of landed-up labradors... and there’s no smarter model than mercedes Benz’s sleek new cls model...

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The interior is tastefully finished and well-appointed with a lovely leather dash. The cherry wood boot is nice too, but as it’s a £4,000 extra and given that it’s less practical than carpet, it’s one optional extra we’ll live without!

ercedes Benz cars are beautiful. It’s true that BMW rivals generally have the edge on ride and handling. It’s also true that Audis have build quality nothing short of bullet proof with exceptional ergonomics and lots of kit. Still, there’s something about a three-pointed star that gives a car a touch of class, and nothing but nothing has more class than the firm’s Shooting Brake CLS. The term is now somewhat dated, but Shooting Brake traditionally referred to a pre-war car made to carry rich shooting parties - space and luxury were crucial. Over the years, less costly estate cars, Land Rovers and pick-ups rendered the shooting brake redundant, save for a few motoring oddities like the Ferrari FF.

The ﬁrm’s E-Class may oﬀer a larger boot and wider tailgate, but look at the CLS... it’s beautiful from any angle with a gracefully curved rear

Mercedes Benz CLS250CDi Price: £49,360. Engine: 2.1V4 16v diesel. Performance: 0-60mph 7.8secs, top speed 146mph. Fuel economy: 53.3 combined. Equipment: Leather, electric seats, windows, mirrors. climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth.

Still, Mercedes has resurrected the term and remained faithful to the remit of creating a posh estate. They’ve grafted it onto their CLS model which itself is somewhat of a motoring anomaly; an executive saloon that pretends to be a coupé, and visa versa. It’s true that the company offers a comparably sized estate in the form of its E-Class model, which is also considerably cheaper and has a more practical boot. What you can’t deny, though, is that the CLS Shooting Brake is drop-dead gorgeous from any angle and has a beautifully appointed interior.

Prices start from a snip under £50,000 for a CLS250CDi and rise, both through AMG Sport trim and larger engines, to the dizzy heights of £83,000 for the 6.3V8 AMG model. There’s really no need to opt for anything more than the base model which, with a 2.1 four cylinder diesel engine, will still sprint to 60mph in 7.8 seconds, reach 146mph at full tilt and still return 53.3mpg combined, or 60mpg on the motorway. In short, there’s plenty of power without going further up the range. As an executive car, even our base CLS came well appointed with 18” alloys, seven speed automatic gearbox, air suspension, power tailgate, windows & front seats, climate control, cruise control, wood and leather, sat nav, Bluetooth, and DAB radio with iPod integration. A £3,000 Luxury package provides higher quality leather upholstery and leather covered dash plus a choice of more contemporary colourways. Dig a little deeper and you’ll enjoy heated seats, adaptive cruise, air conditioned seats with massagers and a TV tuner. One option we’re happy to live without is the wood-lined boot. It looks lovely, but it should, given that it’s a £4,000 extra. We’d avoid the bling AMG models too, with their aggressive body kits and firm ride, opting instead for a few optional extras such as the firm’s adaptive cruise control and a wider colour palette for the car’s interior. The Shooting Brake’s ride is pliable in base trim, if a little firm on AMG models, with larger wheels and sport-tuned suspension. Ride quality is acceptable, but quieter on well-maintained motorways rather than the county’s bumpy back-roads. For load-carrying ability, the svelte lines of the CLS is not as conducive as the more conservative E-Class, and a BMW 5-Series with V6 diesel in MSport trim will provide a sharper drive for the same money. Nonetheless, for driver appeal, class and beautiful looks, the CLS is stylish and luxurious as well as being brilliantly built. The car’s only achilles heel is the cost of all the special extras that transform the CLS from a less-practical estate into a true Shooting Brake from days gone by.

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