Lincolnshire Pride February 2016

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ARTIST WENDY ELSE’S COLOURFUL CANVASES

HANNAH DALE’S BABY ANIMALS

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

LincolnshirePride

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with our romantic suggestions...

A FORGOTTEN SUFFRAGETTE Pioneering women’s rights with the county’s Jessie Boucherette

Point-to-Point Steeplechasing COUNTRYSIDE

RACING IN BROCKLESBY Fast-pace horse racing with the South Wold hunt...

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GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Romantic breaks in neighbouring Norfolk

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VALENTINES DAY DINING & GIFTS Suggestions for enjoying romance in Lincolnshire...

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Relight My Fire EXCLUSIVE

FEBRUARY 2016

This Month: Luxury dining and gifts to celebrate Valentine’s Day...

WRAP UP WARM THIS WINTER Country Clothing with Thomas Bell

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Restaurant of the Month

Lincoln Hotel on Eastgate

Lulu in Lincolnshire

Exclusive interview with the sixties icon, appearing in Grantham later this season...

£3.70

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In the magazine world, time is a funny thing. Despite looking ahead to February, we write this in the weekend following Lincoln’s Christmas Market.

It was a successful event with 250,000 visitors enjoying 280 stalls, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere designed to generate £10m revenue for local businesses.

JULIAN WILKINSON MANAGING DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER

The city’s successful ice rink was another successful attraction, and proved Lincoln’s worth as a small but thriving city. Congratulations to all who helped the city maintain its reputation as a destination to enjoy the very best shopping, dining and pre-Christmas entertainment.

In this edition, we meet Lulu, who comes to Grantham next month, and find out how Wendy Else of Great Hale is utilising a new technique to produce vibrant, beautiful floral artwork.

Elsewhere, we enjoy the thrill of point-to-point steeplechase racing with the South Wold Hunt and to keep you warm whilst you’re watching the races, we’ve winter clothing from Brigg’s Thomas Bell.

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

With ideas for Valentine’s Day dining and romantic breaks in neighbouring Norfolk, courtesy of Barefoot Retreats too, we hope you have a wonderful month!

LincolnshirePride FEB 2016

ARTIST WENDY ELSE’S COLOURFUL CANVASES

HANNAH DALE’S BABY ANIMALS

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

COUNTRYSIDE

RACING IN BROCKLESBY Fast-pace horse racing with the South Wold hunt...

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GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Romantic breaks in neighbouring Norfolk

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VALENTINES DAY DINING & GIFTS Suggestions for enjoying romance in Lincolnshire...

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Relight My Fire EXCLUSIVE

This Month: Luxury dining and gifts to celebrate Valentine’s Day...

WRAP UP WARM THIS WINTER Country Clothing with Thomas Bell

Page 107

Restaurant of the Month

Lincoln Hotel on Eastgate

Lulu in Lincolnshire

Exclusive interview with the sixties icon, appearing in Grantham later this month...

£ 3 .. 7 00

A FORGOTTEN SUFFRAGETTE Pioneering women’s rights with the county’s Jessie Boucherette

Point-to-Point Steeplechasing

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ARTIST WENDY ELSE’S COLOURFUL CANVASES

HANNAH DALE’S BABY ANIMALS

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

Point-to-Point Steeplechasing RACING IN BROCKLESBY Fast-pace horse racing with the South Wold hunt...

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GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL Romantic breaks in neighbouring Norfolk Page 118

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VALENTINES DAY DINING & GIFTS Suggestions for enjoying romance in Lincolnshire...

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Relight My Fire EXCLUSIVE

££ 3 . 77 0

A FORGOTTEN SUFFRAGETTE Pioneering women’s rights with the county’s Jessie Boucherette

COUNTRYSIDE

WRAP UP WARM THIS WINTER Country Clothing with Thomas Bell

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Restaurant of the Month

Lincoln Hotel on Eastgate

Lulu in Lincolnshire

From Page 36

Exclusive interview with the sixties icon, appearing in Grantham later this month...

This Month: Luxury dining and gifts to celebrate Valentine’s Day...

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

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

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Contents

February 2016

Enjoy February’s NEWS, and events on our What’s On pages, with great ideas for fun evenings out and winter entertainment.

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She’s an icon of 1960s pop culture, embarking on a tour to celebrate her new album. This month we’ve an exclusive interview with LULU. The suffragette movement afforded women many rights we now take for granted. Suffragette JESSIE BOUCHERETT was from Lincolnshire.

This month’s FOOD & DRINK pages include a visit to the Lincoln Hotel, Valentine’s Day dining and winter warmers on our wine page.

Turn your attention to creating a beautful home this season as our HOMES & GARDENS pages showcase kitchens and bathrooms.

Enjoy the thrill of the steeplechase with POINT-TO-POINT racing at Brocklesby courtesy of the South Wold hunt.

Wrap up warm this month as our FASHION pages include country clothing from Thomas Bell of Brigg.

Get away from it all... without going too far.

We treat ourselves with a romantic luxury break to Norfolk with BAREFOOT RETREATS.

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County News Celebrating Grantham’s Heritage on Town’s Signs How should South Kesteven town’s heritage be celebrated on welcome signage greeting visitors?

‘Curtain Up’ in spring for East Coast’s Al Fresco Theatre...

Chapel St Leonards will this month see the finishing touches added to a new open air amphitheatre for community events and live performances.

The Pullover was wasteland until Lincolnshire County Council partnered with Coffey Construction to transform the site into a three-tiered area with new surfacing and furniture, which the local community will be able to use.

Colin Davie, from the council’s economic regeneration department says the Pullover will become a ‘fantastic new space. for the local community.’

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Grantham’s heritage is the subject of great debate this month, as the town decides how to welcome visitors into the district.

Grantham North councillor Ray Wootten wants to create four signs on each major entrance to the town, celebrating its most famous residents.

In addition to broadcaster Nicholas Parsons, the first warranted female police officer, Edith Smith and Isaac Newton, the councillor suggested identifying the town as the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher. This is an association which has polarised opinion between those who appreciated her politics, and those who considered her a destructive influence in British history.

New Owners Secure Future of Lincoln Care Homes Future of three Lincolnshire care homes has been secured after they were transferred to specialist care provider Country Court Care...

Labour councillors in the town have already reacted with displeasure at the proposal to name a relief road around the town after the former prime minister.

“Throughout history Grantham has been the home of many famous people and events.

A number of towns have taken advantage of this and produced entry signs which promote their towns’ past,” says Ray, also chairman of South Kesteven District Council.

In addition to recognising Grantham’s four famous residents, Ray also suggested that Sir Isaac Newton’s school and the heritage of the Machine Gun Corps and Ruston & Hornsby could also be acknowledged.

The future of Lincoln care homes Eccleshare Court near Hartsholme Country Park, Ruckland Court in north Lincoln and Neale Court in North Hykeham is now secure after ownership of them was transferred to a new operator, Country Court Care.

“Our strategy means that we are committed to a continued investment of £20m over the coming five years, in the care sector,” says Alykhan Kachra, Managing Director of Country Court Care.

“It also means Country Court Care is a major employer in Lincolnshire, employing over 700 staff and owning 16 other care homes with a total of over 700 beds.” n For more information on the company, and its care homes, see www.countrycourtcare.com.

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

Jesus Christ Returns to Lincoln Cathedral...

Performance of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Jesus Christ Superstar will enjoy performances in August, with tickets on sale now

Tower of London Poppy Installation comes to Lincoln Castle in May...

City is one of just three venues in the UK to host ‘travelling’ version of Tower of London installation

Lincoln Castle will be one of just three venues across the UK to host the iconic ceramic poppies seen at HM Tower of London in 2014. Wave and Weeping Willow will be seen at Yorkshire Sculpture Park then

Liverpool’s St George’s Hall before reaching the Castle between 28th May and 4th September. The Wave installation at the castle will this year see a sweeping arch of poppies suspended on towering stalks.

Look Who Came to Dinner in Grimsby...!

Just before Christmas some wise men turned up at an inn... and dined under a Michelin star, or six!

Grimsby chef caters for his fine dining idols...

Lincoln Cathedral last month announced that following 2015’s sell out performances, it will once again host Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, in the Cathedral in August.

Last year the Cathedral was delighted to host Jesus Christ Superstar as an amateur production and community event of quite extraordinary proportions.

It was the first time the show had been performed in a religious setting.

With a company comprised completely of volunteers, over two hundred local people will once again join together to produce this legendary rock opera; involved in every aspect of performance, on stage and behind the scenes.

Director, Ben Poole, has agreed to reprise his role as a volunteer producer and director.

“Last year’s performances were exhilarating and exhausting.

The sheer scale of directing a cast and crew of around 200 is a logistical challenge, but we learnt a lot, and the rewards of working with such dedicated people, and the amazing response we had from those who attended the events far outweighed any difficulties.”

Ben went on to say, “It’s about building community, nurturing local talent and bringing a fresh generation of visitors to the city; and raising much needed funds for the Cathedral we love.”

OK, it was Grimsby, not Bethlehem, but when some ‘wise men’ turned up at an Inn recently, Christmas came early for chef Stephen Bennett of Oaklands Hall Hotel.

James Martin, Tom Kerridge, Mark Edwards, Claude Bosi and Galton Blackiston joined a small private party at the hotel for dinner in the hotel’s private dining room, the Long Lounge.

“It’s not often you have a dining room with six Michelin stars to cater for, especially chef ’s that you have spent most of your career looking up to for inspiration. The Chef ’s who dined in The Comfy Duck all live by a very similar ethos, serving local, seasonal food, so it was great to be able to serve up just a bit of what we’re about, and show them how great food ‘up north,’ here in Grimsby can be.”

n The shows will run from 22nd August to 30th August (excluding Sundays). Tickets will go on sale on 14th February 2016. Tickets can only be purchased via the electronic booking system on Lincoln Cathedral’s events booking website at www.lincolncathedral.com.

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- LULU -

LULU Relighting Her Fire

This month the iconic 60s pop icon comes to Grantham to perform as part of a new 20-date UK tour. It’s a celebration of a career spanning 50 years which has seen the 67-year old appear in TV, film, and perform her music right into the 21st century... but she’ll have to get over the flu first!

Shout! It remains one of the most epochdefining pop songs of the 1960s. Indeed, Lulu herself is an icon of the age and has remained recognisable right into the 21st century. The singer even gained a new audience in the 1990s performing with boy band Take That, and celebrating the fin-de-séicle with a well-earned OBE. More recently, 2015 was a busy year, with an appearance on the Comic Relief Bakeoff in February, a new album in the spring, and during our conversation, a nasty bout of flu which frustrated the artist by forcing the perennially busy 67-year old to rest up.

Words: Rob Davis.

woman down, I’ll be over it in plenty of time for the first date [in Bury St Edmunds].”

Lulu reaches Lincolnshire on Saturday 12th March, when she’ll appear at the Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham... and she couldn’t be more enthusiastic at the prospect.

“Touring is almost like a natural high, and I’m really looking forward to presenting a few new songs from my album as well as a number of classics, so the audience can sing

came up to me and remarked that I left a little something with him, and it’s true, at this stage in my career and in my life I can talk about things and really get to know the audience.”

Along with the classics - Boom Bang a Bang Bang, Shout, Relight my Fire and To Sir with Love, Lulu’s performance will also include a number of songs from her newest album. It’s a unique offering in two respects, not least because it’s the first she’s written herself, in collaboration with brother Billy, but also, because it’s semi-autobiographical in its content.

“I had a violent childhood. There’s no shame, no blame - not now - but I’ve come to terms with the fact that I don’t have to be Little Miss-bloody-Perfect...”

“I just haven’t been able to see the back of it for two weeks now,” Lulu revealed, during an exclusive interview from her London home.

“It’s so frustrating because I’m always busy, I’m incorrigible. I don’t like sitting and doing nothing, and I don’t suffer from tiredness - it’s so frustrating. I don’t like surrendering to it.”

Best to get it out of the way in advance of the singer’s forthcoming 20-date tour, though, surely? “Oh you can’t keep a good

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along. The size of events on the tour is ideal because we can still ensure a large enough audience for a good atmosphere whilst maintaining a sense of intimacy.”

“When I go to a gig I want to learn about the person who’s performing, I want to share a connection with them. When I was performing in, I think, Manchester last, I received the best compliment. A member of the audience

“I’ve entered a new phase in my life,” the singer says. “I’ve never talked about it before, but I had a violent childhood.

There’s no shame, no blame - not now - but it stunted me, stopped me from emotionally maturing.”

“I was overly responsible for myself from a young age and very soon in my career, I was responsible for the people on the payroll, too, and it put a lot of pressure on me. Now I’ve come to terms with the fact that I don’t have to be Little Miss-bloody-Perfect.”

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“At my lowest point I had an emotional breakdown and I’ve now reconciled with myself, but it’s taken some doing. I’ve read every self-help book, meditated since 1984 and digested Eckhart Tolle.”

“I’ve done a lot of work to change the way I do things. I’m more accepting of myself, warts and all, and therefore I’ve become more accepting of people, too.

I have to address that every day, though.”

“I’ve a small support group now, which gives me a huge amount of support.

I’m not putting on a brave face anymore.

Instead, I’ve learned how to deal with life and feel comfortable with myself.”

Lulu’s album Making Life Rhyme is the artistic reflection of that. “I feel really grateful for the life I’ve had and I hope that’s reflected in the lyrics.”

“I’ve done well to have a career that’s spanned 50 years, but I can still cut it and I can still make a living doing something I really love.”

“I’m touring with a very young but also really talented group. There’s a strong melodic element to the new

THIS YEAR WILL ALSO SEE LULU APPEARING ON CINEMA SCREENS WITH HER ROLE IN ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS “I’VE DONE LOTS OF WORK WITH JENNIFER SAUNDERS, IT WAS A CULT PROGRAMME, AND IT’S STILL MUCH LOVED!” 12

songs, and lots of harmonies, which we practice relentlessly - it’s a really joyous blend of music that’s a pleasure to perform and - hopefully - listen to.”

As well as performing her own songs, Lulu will also treat her Grantham audience to songs by her own musical heroes, from Ray Charles to Otis Redding.

The singer will be taking her audience on a musical journey, recalling personal anecdotes, her songwriting experiences and other entertaining stories.

“It’s been an exceptionally busy year, from performing at Glastonbury in the summer to releasing my first selfpenned album and touring the UK solo for the first time in 10 years.”

“I’ve had so much fun and I’m really looking forward to 2016 being just as busy!”

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- LULU -

In addition to writing her own material, Lulu and Billy have been writing collaboratively for other artists, too.

Of course, this year will also see Lulu making another appearance on cinema screens with her role in the Absolutely Fabulous movie. “I’ve done lots of work with Jennifer Saunders, she’s a great friend and everyone on the production team was thrilled to be able to bring it to the big screen. It’s a cult programme, and is still very well-loved. There’s an incredible cast and the film promises to be every bit as appealing as the TV series.”

“I can’t give too much away but three members of the cast ended up in the Thames - I got wet, but that’s all I’ll give away.”

“Jennifer’s Edina is my PR, who messes me around a lot, pushes me to the end

of my tether. She’s at her best as I’m at my worst, it’s a great script!”

Speaking to an incredibly relaxed and spirited Lulu - despite her flu - there’s absolutely no doubt that she’s exactly the bubbly, fun-loving and heartwarming star she was in the 60s.

Opposite: Lulu with her band The Luvvers, 1964 and performing (above/left) and with Take That in 1994.

Above: Lulu in rehearsals for her 2016 tour.

March’s performance at The Meres will be a chance to see one of British music’s more enduring icons up close, and to get to know her a little better.

“It’s going to be really exciting, a great deal of fun. Come along, have a sing along and let’s enjoy the night together!” n Lulu will perform at Grantham’s Meres Leisure Centre, on Saturday 12th March from 7.30pm. Tickets £35/adults.

Call 01476 406158 or see www.guildhallartscentre.com.

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- HISTORY -

The Lincolnshire Suffragette

MARCH MARCH, WOMEN,

THE SUFFRAGETTES FOUGHT FOR MANY THINGS WE TAKE FOR GRANTED TODAY. THIS MONTH, WE REMEMBER THEIR COURAGE WITH THE RELEASE OF A NEW BOOK, 100 YEARS SINCE THE DEATH OF A MARTYR AND JESSIE BOUCHERETT, LINCOLNSHIRE’S OWN HERO...

`There have been some monumental moments in British history, from the World Wars to the Industrial Revolution. These events have affected the way we live our lives dramatically, with a common theme of people disagreeing with society, standing up and fighting for what they feel is right. Author Lucinda Hawksley is spreading the word about the suffragettes in her new book, March, Women, March, the women who stood up and fought for freedom.

The Suffragettes were a group of women who stood up for women’s rights - the way women live their lives today is taken for granted.

While names like Emily Wilding Davison and Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the women, might come to mind, there are countless other women who stood up against society who have since been forgotten.

One of those powerful and forgotten women was Emilia Jessie Boucherett. She was one of the first ever Suffragettes, born in Market Rasen in 1825. Her father, Ayscogne Boucherett, was the high sherriff of Lincolnshire and she was a cousin of Florence Nightingale.

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Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

She moved from the county to study in Warwickshire alongside Elizabeth Gaskell a well-known English novelist - in Avonbank.

Jessie bought a copy of the English Woman’s Journal and was so impressed by the contents, that she came to London in 1859 to meet the editors.

Jessie had been concerned at an early age about the exclusion of women from areas of employment and felt the need to act upon it once she’d seen that doing so was possible.

She went on to found the Society of Promoting the Employment of Women in 1859 with the help of Barbara Bodichon and Adelaide Anne Procter, which today operates as the Futures for Women charity.

Jessie went from strength to strength after this, by joining the Langham Place Group with her colleague Adelaide in 1857, promoting the women’s suffrage movement and the Married Women’s Property Act, founding the Englishwoman’s Review in 1866, and founding the Women’s Suffrage Journal with Lydia Becker in 1870.

Various accounts from many women devoted to the cause at the time show that ‘Miss Boucherett was prepared to sell her diamonds in order to provide money to finance the petition campaigns.’ She was very willing to dispose of her wealth for the good of the cause. She was a suffragette with true passion and commitment.

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fter she died of natural causes, Jessie’s estate was assessed at over £39,000.

She left this, in her usual style of support and dedication, to the Society of Promoting the Employment of Women, The Freedom of Labour Defence Society, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, the Englishwoman’s Review, Antoinette Mackenzie, Gertrude King, and to Helen Ogle Moore, she left her dog, ‘Rock.’

Without the spirit, passion and courage of women like Jessie Boucherett, we would be living in a very different world and women of the 21st century wouldn’t have the freedom the suffragettes devoted their lives to achieving.

Recently, the hundred year anniversary passed of the death of Emily Wilding Davison. She’s one of the most notable characters of the Women’s Suffrage taking a very active part in standing up for their rights. Emily was jailed on nine occasions and force-fed 49 times. But it’s her death that caught the attention of the nation.

She suffered from fatal injuries as she stepped out in front of King George V’s horse at the Epsom Derby in 1913. It shocked Britain because no one could understand why she would do such a thing. Modern historians believe that, rather than an attempt to kill herself, Emily stepped out in front of the horse to draw attention to the cause, not being averse to risky forms of protests, like starving herself, in the past. Others say Emily stepped out to attach a scarf to the bridle of the King’s horse.

“WITHOUT THE SPIRIT, PASSION AND COURAGE OF WOMEN LIKE JESSIE BOUCHERETT, WE WOULD BE LIVING IN A VERY DIFFERENT WORLD AND WOMEN OF THE 21ST CENTURY WOULDN’T HAVE THE FREEDOM THE SUFFRAGETTES DEVOTED THEIR LIVES TO ACHIEVING...”

Either way, thousands of suffragettes accompanied the coffin and tens of thousands of people lined the streets of London. Her coffin was taken to the family grave.

Emily wasn’t the only woman to give her life to the cause. There were many horrible deaths in the early twentieth century. Approximately 1,000 suffragettes were imprisoned in Britain. This was mainly down to public order offences and failures to pay fines.

There were three divisions in prisons of the time and suffragettes were usually placed in the First Division as ‘political prisoners,’ which granted them certain liberties like being able to write books or articles and to receive frequent visits.

Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the suffragettes, campaigned heavily to get imprisoned suffragettes recognised as

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political prisoners. However, the government saw this as a way for the suffragettes to gain ‘easy martyrdom,’ and saw that they were abusing the privilege of First Division so from then on, Suffragettes were placed in Second and Third Divisions, offering no liberty.

Following this, many suffragettes began to stage hunger strikes in prison. The first woman to refuse food was Marion Wallace Dunlop since she wasn’t given political prisoner status.

She had a 91-hour hunger strike, and for fear of her becoming a martyr of the cause, the Home Secretary made the decision to release her early on medical grounds.

This triggered almost all imprisoned suffragettes to starve themselves and a as a result, they would be released after just a few days and immediately started striking again.

Obviously, authorities couldn’t allow the suffragettes to get away with this so in 1910, home secretary Winston Churchill, decided to amend the rules of the divisions, allowing the Second and Third Divisions to receive some of the privileges the First Division does.

This ended the hunger strikes for two years until one suffragette was transferred from the Second to the First Division, inciting other suffragettes to demonstrate regarding their own prison status.

The strikes became much more aggressive and as the British Government didn’t want to release all of the suffragettes simply because they were starving themselves, they started to take on more drastic measures.

Many suffragettes were dying of hunger in the prisons and if they did, the prison would then be responsible for the death, so they became a liability.

Therefore, the prison began force feeding the women through a tube, most commonly a nostril or stomach tube.

Although it was deemed safe to medical practitioners on sick patients, it was quite unsafe to the healthy suffragettes.

It was a very strenuous process and without the woman’s consent, she was strapped down with a considerable amount of force. It was known to be a very painful experience and many physicians discovered that it had both short-term damage to the circulatory system, digestive system and nervous system and long-term damage to the women’s physical and mental health.

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any suffragettes who were force fed were known to develop pleurisy or pneumonia because of a misplaced tube.

The women’s dedication and strength to go through this pain and suffering to provide future generations with the liberty we have today is phenomenal.

Many authors, artists, and producers have picked up on this and have dedicated their work to the suffragettes.

Last year saw the release of Suffragette, a story about Maud Watts, a laundress who becomes a suffragette - a fictional

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character but based on true events.

Meryl Streep plays Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the suffragettes in the film, and Natalie Press plays Emily Wilding Davison.

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he same activist inspired Lucinda Hawksley to write ‘March, Women, March,’ as it was published to commemorate the centenary of her death.

“It features diary entries, letters, anecdotes and propaganda from both the suffrage and anti-suffrage movements,” says Lucinda, “and traces the long, hard journey by which women in Britain moved from being the property of their fathers and husbands to gaining greater legal recognition and rights and, finally, to becoming enfranchised citizens with full voting rights.”

“I kept encountering incredible women, who had been pivotal to the cause of gender equality, yet whose names were undeservedly forgotten.

I wanted to write a book that would bring both them, and their achievements back to the fore.”

n March, Women, March by Lucinda Hawskley, published by André Deutsch, is available at £8.99 from www.carltonbooks.co.uk. To contact Lucinda for more information, call 020 7836 7376 or visit www.lucindahawksley.com.

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COLOUR f o e t t e l a P s ’ e r u t a N

Lincolnshire’s Wendy Else, winner of The Carre Gallery’s Open Exhibition Lincolnshire Pride Award, enjoys painting nature’s palette. Her winning piece, Floral Fantasy, impressed our Editor with a vibrant abstract wash of saturated colour. This month we discover the secret behind the Little Hale artist’s stunning image and the unique method she uses to achieve such powerful colours...

It’s our pleasure to each year choose a winning local artist in Sleaford’s Carre Gallery’s Open Exhibition. Last year’s winner was Wendy Else, the Little Hale artist who has discovered a new way to commit nature’s vibrant palette of colours to canvas.

“I’m from Boroughbridge originally, and come from an artistic family. My mother painted and she and my father was a keen gardener and taught me to love the outdoors.

Growing up I learned to enjoy sketching, and grew up around beautiful gardens, too.”

Wendy has lived in 14 different places across the UK, but a move to Scotland in the late 1980s and provided a rich source of inspiration with some beautiful scenery in Royal Deeside;

“I’VE ENJOYED CREATING BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATIONS IN A TRADITIONAL STYLE, FROM FLOWERS TO TREES TO SCENERY,” SAYS WENDY...

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craggy landscapes, pretty streams and of course, swathes of heather. It was in Deeside that Wendy attended an art group and exhibited some of her early work with them.

“I remember looking at the work in the exhibition and thinking there was too much similarity,” she says. “From that point on I only attended workshops, I was careful to pick up techniques and ideas, but to retain my own style.”

Wendy and husband Brian moved to the county in 2004, attracted by the laid back way of life and features like the county’s huge skies and vast fens - a perfect muse for an artist who takes their cues from the natural world.

“I’ve always enjoyed creating botanical illustrations in a traditional style, from flowers to trees to country scenery,” says Wendy.

“And during one workshop with an artist called Margaret Merritt, I realised that painting with fabric dyes rather than conventional acrylics and watercolours would yield paintings with especially bright, saturated colours.

Inset: Wendy Else is the Little Hale artist who took the Carre Gallery’s 2015 Lincolnshire Pride award for her innovative and colourful pieces created using colourful and saturated fabric dyes.

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Colours: Little Hale artist Wendy Else’s Poppy Glade was painted using fabric dyes rather than acrylics, which has resulted in especially vibrant, heavily saturated colours which bring real depth to a contemporary take on traditional botanical illustrations.

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“I began to experiment and created a signature style which features four key colours blended into one another, tilting or blowing onto the paper to get the colour to interact with the paper. I start off with the paper laid flat and gradually build up layers of colour, adding a mix of brushwork once it can be positioned vertically on the easel.”

Wendy’s work is beautifully colourful, and caught our eye when it was featured among

“I BEGAN TO EXPERIMENT AND CREATED A SIGNATURE STYLE WHICH FEATURES FOUR KEY COLOURS BLENDED INTO ONE ANOTHER TILTING OR BLOWING ONTO THE PAPER...”

Left: Floral Fantasy was the winner of the Carre Gallery’s Lincolnshire Pride award, presented by Editor Rob Davis.

The piece uses fabric dyes similar to those used to create batik artwork.

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other artists in Sleaford’s Carre Gallery’s annual exhibition. We chose Wendy to receive the award and be featured in the magazine after viewing over the event’s 50 exhibits.

Using the fabric dyes is still a relatively unexplored technique, but Wendy’s use of it has enabled her to take a simple botanical sketch, then work from her imagination to combine various colours to great effect.

“The exhibition always has so many different local artists working in so many different styles. It’s good to be a part of such a diverse community, and as an artist it gives you the confidence to exhibit your work.”

“I think every artist should experiment with their own medium, and perhaps always try to create the same piece two or three times with different techniques.

“I took a great interest in visiting the Carre Gallery, and found it really inclusive.

It represents ‘art for everyone’ and is so friendly,” says Wendy.

Away from her painting, Wendy and Brian have also created a pretty cottage garden at their Little Hale home. Wendy takes inspiration for her work from there, and from the area’s National Trust properties, from Belton House to the county’s other landscapes.

“I’ve never worked in one single style, and I think it’s good to loosen up and experiment with styles.”

“I’ve created two pieces using the technique; Floral Fantasy and Poppy Glade, incorporating aquilegias, thistles, and I’ll always incorporate violets as that was my mother’s name.”

“I’ve found a technique I love working with, one that yields some really rich colours that really speak to me.” n Wendy’s artwork Floral Fantasy and Poppy Glade are both available to purchase at £85/ea.

The artist also accepts commissions, and can be contacted via Carre Gallery on Carre Street, Sleaford.

Call 01529 415056 or see the gallery’s website at www.carregallery.co.uk for details of forthcoming exhibitions of local artists’ work.

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Charter Lunch of the Inner Wheel Club of Bailgate...

Jasmit Phull, President of The Inner Wheel Club of Bailgate’s welcomed members and guests to the 35th Charter Celebrations at Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln recently. The induction of four new members took place, with Inner Wheel District Chairman 127, Pat Brockman and President of Rotary Club of Bailgate, Professor Dr Chris Atkin bringing the Greetings. His Honour Judge Michael Heath, the Guest Speaker, gave an interesting Talk after the Luncheon. Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations in the world and was founded in Manchester in 1924 and the objects of this service organisation are: to promote true friendship, encourage the ideals of personal service and to foster international understanding. This year Inner Wheel Club of Bailgate has formed links with Inner Wheel Club of Nigdi Pride, Pune, in India. Jasmit thanked her members for all their help in making this event very successful, enjoyable and a memorable one.

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Death of the tax return?

When I first started my career working in tax each pair of employees shared a PC - a marked difference to today’s office where it’s usual for each employee to have their own allocated PC, or laptop, and where they may also utilise multiple screens in their work!

It’s not only the physical use of computers that have changed; today people find themselves engaging digitally as they work via emails, Skype, webinars and of course, internet usage.

Times have also moved on in the world of tax compliance; as a trainee I learned to deal with “Notices of Assessment”, which were basically notifications of tax liabilities issued by the Inland Revenue (as it was then) and that were agreed or appealed as necessary.

A new system of tax compliance was introduced for tax returns for the year ended 5 April 1997 onwards – Self Assessment. This was a radical departure from the world of Assessments as the responsibility of reporting taxable income and calculating the tax due now lay in the hands of the taxpayer, or their agent. As Self Assessment was rigid in its filing requirements and deadlines, the Revenue introduced the Electronic Lodgement Service (ELS) which enabled approved Agents to electronically submit tax return information for their clients.

Digital engagement with the Revenue had begun.

By the time Agents were filing tax returns for the year ended 5 April 2004 the popularity of the ELS system had been overtaken by the Revenue’s online internet filing service which soon became the most popular system used by Agents. So much so that the ELS system ceased to operate in March 2006.

HM Revenue & Customs (as it became known as from April 2005) has outlined plans to make increasing use of technology with the strategic aim of dealing with taxpayers electronically as far as possible.

In his March 2015 Budget speech George Osborne announced “the death of the annual tax return” and heralded the introduction of digital tax accounts.

“Your Tax Account” launched first which enabled businesses to deal with their tax affairs. In December 2015 the Revenue notified Agents that a Personal Tax Account (PTA) was now available for individuals.

Unfortunately, these accounts aren’t designed for use by Agents so at the time of writing – early December 2015 – I haven’t been able to experience whether or not they are straightforward to use or the scope of services they offer.

HMRC have advised that future tax returns will be pre populated using data that is already held in their systems, for example pay and tax details - albeit that the use of digital tax accounts will actually mean the end of the tax return for many taxpayers. The Revenue believe that providing taxpayers with the capability to provide them with details of their taxable income at any time, rather than at a fixed deadline, will encourage taxpayers to be more efficient when dealing with their affairs.

However, approximately 890,000 taxpayers were late submitting their tax return for the year ended 5 April 2014, and therefore it remains to be seen whether digital engagement will prove to alleviate this issue or whether taxpayers will still perceive reporting their tax liabilities as a burden.

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What’s On...

Find out What’s On this month with events taking place in many different venues across the county. February is packed with events to share with your loved ones in celebration of Valentine’s Day...

THE JIVE ACES

Sunday 31st January The Jive Aces are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band and are known worldwide for their high-energy swing music and their spectacular live shows. They will be at the Stamford Corn Exchange this month.

01780 766455

www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

CELEBRATING THE 60S

Saturday 6th February The Tornados which reputedly sold over 10 million copies worldwide, Cliff Bennett and the county’s very own Sounds Force 5, will be performing a 60s spectacular at the Stamford Corn Exchange.

01780 766455

www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk

PASSION IN PAINT EXHIBITION

Tuesday 9th February - 31st March An exhibition by the Methodist Collection of Art will be shown at Lincoln Cathedral from the 9th February to the end of March with beautiful paintings and illustrations filling the Cathedral. It’s a nice way to spend a Sunday and it’s on throughout February.

01522 561600

www.lincolncathedral.com

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Wednesday 10th February With an impressive cast accompanied by a large live orchestra with over 30 musicians, Lincoln Theatre Royal performs an opera with passion, tragedy and sorrow in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly.

01522 519999

www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

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THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

Felt Workshops

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HARMONICA WORKSHOP

Saturday 6th February Harmonica master Steve Lockwood has delivered new workshops for Stamford Arts Centre! Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, learn to play the harmonica with Steve in music genres from rock to pop to rhythm & blues.

01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

FAMILY OPEN DAY

Friday 19th February Join the Stamford Arts Centre for their second family open day and take part in family friendly activities including drumming, singing, poetry and drama to discover what workshops they have available throughout the year. There’s a space theme as they celebrate the Arts Centre screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

FELTING WORKSHOP

Saturday 27th February Exploring Merino Wool and combine it with silk, sparkle and more. These classes are perfect for people of all abilities. Learn to felt using a mix of wool and other fibres to create unique pieces to take home.

01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

Friday 12th February The Johnny Cash Roadshow is not to be missed. This year, prepare for a performance unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of music legend Johnny Cash at Grimsby Auditorium. With Clive John as The Man in Black, the show features a full live band, with narration and visuals, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible life of John R. Cash. This tribute has shared the stage with Matt Bianco, Joe Satriani, Elvis Costello, Sea Sick Steve and Jeff Beck.

08448 713016 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

KING OF POP: LEGEND CONTINUES

Friday 12th February The world’s number one Michael Jackson tribute artist ‘Navi,’ will be performing the King of Pop: The Legend Continues at Lincoln Theatre Royal. Navi is the only MJ tribute ever invited to perform for Michael himself.

Being a number one tribute is something that many tributes around the world claim to be but none have ever come close to reaching the standard that Navi has set.

01522 519999 www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

Navi, Michael Jackson tribute

60S CONCERT: CHRIS FARLOWE

Friday 19th February This 60s concert stars English rock and blues legend Chris Farlowe, best known for his hit Out Of Time and his association with bands Colosseum and The Thunderbirds. See him perform live at the South Holland Centre in Spalding.

01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE

Friday 19th February Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra became one of the world’s best known recording bands. Come and here their greatest hits like Mr Blue Sky reproduced beautifully at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

08448 542776 www.bathshall.co.uk

AN EVENING WITH ANITA HARRIS

Saturday 20th February Singer, actor and entertainer Anita Harris has never stopped performing. Join her and her pianist Peter Gill in an intimate evening as she sings her favourite songs and regales you with stories from her fascinating life at the Trinity Arts Centre.

01427 676655, www.microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/tac

GA GA: TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

Saturday 20th February GA GA are on their 20th Anniversary Tour with a show full of massive hits from the legendary band, Queen. This is a show of Queen songs played like they were meant to be at Lincoln Theatre Royal.

01522 519999 www.lincolntheatreroyal.com

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

Saturday 20th February A concert celebrating mainly the work of JS Bach and some of his contemporaries.

Cantatas, solos and organ music with St Peter’s Singers. It will be at St Mary’s Church in Stamford.

01780 763203 www.stamfordartscentre.com

Anita Harris

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LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

Saturday 30th January There will be a performance of Carl Orff ’s Carmina Burana at Lincoln Cathedral, performed by Lincolnshire Schools’ Choirs, together with orchestra and soloists. The event is going to be organised by Lincolnshire Music Service.

01476 530063 www.lincolncathedral.com

EASTON WALLED GARDENS

Saturday 13th - 21st February Easton Walled Gardens also be opening up for a snowdrop week like Deene Park will be, too. Wrap up warm for a walk of winter flowers. They have small displays in the alpine bed and great drifts on the snowdrop bank.

01476 530063 www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

DEENE PARK

Sunday 21st & 28th February The Gardens at Deene Park will again be open for winter visitors to enjoy swathes of snowdrops, including many different varieties. It’s the perfect venue for winter walks to discover and document the types of snowdrops Deene Park are home to.

01780 450278 www.deenepark.com

Snowdrop week, Easton Walled Gardens

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What’s On...

- GREAT MINDS AT LINCOLN THE UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN HOSTS SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS AS PART OF THE GREAT MINDS PUBLIC LECTURES SERIES...

ANN CLEEVES

Tuesday 2nd February Award-winning crime-writer Ann Cleeves, is the mind behind ITV’s detective drama Vera and BBC’s Shetland. She won the Duncan Lawrie Dagger, the richest crime-writing prize in the world for her novel called Raven Black.

DAME FIONA REYNOLDS

Tuesday 23rd February Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE is an environmental and conservation hero, having served as Director General of the National Trust from 2001 to 2012, and in her current role as Chair of the Cathedral’s Fabric Commission for England.

DAME CAROL ANN DUFFY

Thursday 28th February Dame Carol Ann Duffy is the first woman to hold the post of Poet Laureate in its nearly 350 year history, and was appointed in 2009

for a ten year fixed term. Join her for a poetry reading of her own works, followed by the chance to discuss the subject matter and ask questions at the University of Lincoln.

CARENZA LEWIS

Tuesday 1st March Leading archaeologist and television presenter Carenza Lewis is joining the University of Lincoln, in a new role connecting the public with cutting edge research in the arts and humanities. Professor Lewis is also a familiar face to television audiences, having featured on the Channel 4 series Time Team following original excavations and archaeological studies.

DALLAS CAMPBELL

Monday 18th April Dallas Campbell is a presenter, actor and writer whose recent work includes presenting a series of Britain Beneath Your Feet and groundbreaking documentary Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered on BBC1.

Michael Bublé.

Photo: Warwick Saint.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

Saturday 20th February Following their successful international Sweet Home Chicago tour, The Chicago Blues Brothers are returning with their new action packed show. The very best Blues, Motown & Soul show will be performed at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

08448 542776, www.bathshall.co.uk

A SHAKESPEARE SCREENING

Thursday 25th February Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change, As You Like It, comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig as Rosalind. See the live screening at the South Holland Centre in Spalding. With her father, the Duke, banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.

01775 764777 www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

MICHAEL BUBLÉ: DINNER & DISCO

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Friday 26th February Enjoy a dinner and disco whilst being entertained by a Michael Bublé tribute at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Enjoy unbeatable delicious food and excellent entertainment along Lincoln’s Brayford, perfect for parties and birthday celebrations. It’s a short walk from the vibrant city of Lincoln so enjoy a meal and a dance at the Doubletree before venturing out to experience the nightlife the city has to offer.

01522 565197 www.doubletree3.hilton.com

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THE LINCS FARMING CONFERENCE

The Wrestling Scene from As You Like It

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY

Saturday 27th February From it’s success at the West End, a sold out tour and standing ovations at every show, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back at the Grimsby Auditorium with classics like Mrs Robinson and Cecilia.

08448 713016

www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

AROUND THE WORLD

Saturday 27th February The New London Opera Group, or NewLOG, will provide a show called Around the World featuring songs and performances from Gilbert & Sullivan, Offenbach and Lehár at the Riverhead Theatre in Louth. The New London Opera Group also specialise in lesser known operatic groups that they feel aren’t given enough credit so enjoy the hidden gems they have to show you this month in Louth.

01507 600350

www.louthplaygoers.com

THE MODEL RAILWAY SHOW

Saturday 27th - 28th February After their first successful exhibition, The Lincoln and District Model Railway Club will hold their second ‘Major Model Railway Show’ at the Lincolnshire Showground. A variety of layouts and trade stands will be on display at the 2016 Show, perfect for post Christmas purchases and to see impressive model railway displays, perfect for people with a keen interest in model sets and collectables.

01522 522900

www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

Tuesday 1st March The Lincolnshire Showground will hold the Lincolnshire Farming Conference soon. In addition to two guest speakers in the evening, the conference will feature talks, case studies and one-to-one sessions with industry experts from farming accountants to agronomists and machinery dealers.

Throughout the day there will be chances to speak to individual companies at their stands. Refreshments and a Lincolnshire hog roast will be available to enjoy.

01522 522900 www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

JAMES MARTIN’S UK TOUR

Wednesday 2nd March Celebrated chef and TV personality James Martin has announced his first UK tour. He will visit 25 venues across the UK including Grimsby Auditorium with his interactive live show, Plates, Mates & Automobiles.

08448 713016 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

THE GREAT GATSBY

Thursday 3rd - 4th March Immersing you in the decadence of America’s Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby is brought to life in this sizzling new stage adaptation.

Recreating the sights, sounds and feel of America’s Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece is a brilliant evocation of a society obsessed with wealth and status at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre.

01522 837600 www.lpac.co.uk

The Great Gatsby

Lincoln Markets

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CITY SQUARE MARKET

Friday 5th February Just a few metres from Lincoln’s busy High Street, the City Square Farmers’ Market is the perfect way to add a delicious taste of Lincolnshire to your weekend. It’s all fresh, local and great value produce on offer at this market, also offering a chance to try something a little different.

HIGH STREET MARKET

Wednesday 10th February This conveniently located market sits at the bottom of Lincoln’s Steep Hill, amongst the city’s buzzing High Street. If you want a very intimate market that offers one to one advice, as well as locally sourced produce, then the farmers’ market in Lincoln will be perfect.

CASTLE HILL MARKET

Saturday 20th February The largest of the three farmers’ markets, the Castle Hill Market boasts a regular attendance of 30 stalls. The historic setting of the market, sat atop of Lincoln’s famous cobbled streets adds a picturesque element that can be envied by even the largest markets across the country.

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f o t r a e The H

LINCOLN

Give your heart to Lincoln this month and enjoy creative cuisine at the city’s Lincoln Hotel. A year of refurbishment has created a fresh new look for the venue, and its Green Room restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day dining... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

A cool blast of wind blew down historic Bailgate recently, but our hearts were warmed by the sight of the Cathedral at dusk, and by the prospect of a return to the dining room of Lincoln’s most popular hotels, the eponymous venue sporting modernist architecture on Eastgate.

For two years now The Lincoln Hotel’s Green Room restaurant has been overseen

by Dale Gill, whose tenure as Head Chef has fortunately seen its standards of creativity and presentation remaining as keen as ever.

For the uninitiated, the building was created in 1965, right next to the Cathedral itself.

The Lincoln’s Green Room takes care of the hotel’s fine dining provision, whilst breakfast service, functions and weddings all take place in The Long Room.

Main Course: Monkfish with pancetta, spinach purée and paprika potatoes.

2015 saw the hotel’s ground floor subjected to some substantial changes, with March yielding a dividing glass partition between the main entrance and the downstairs lounge.

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Left: A makeover of the ground floor in 2015 has yielded a bright new look.

“Presentation of food in the Green Room has always been impressive; clean and unfussy.

Flavours are well-judged and there’s a sense that flavours are allowed to come to the fore without too much going on in the background...”

Below: Goats cheese with figs, honey and toasted almonds.

weddings and conferences an adaptable space which can be expanded to host up to 150 guests.

The 71 bedrooms hotel also has, in addition to the new look Long Room, and The Green Room’s 35 covers, a smaller private dining room, the Elizabeth Room, suited to private dining for parties of up to 12 people.

Non-residents are, of course, welcome at the hotel, with dining taking place from noon-3pm and from 6pm-9.30pm seven days a week.

of facilitating a bright new colour scheme aimed at working with, rather than fighting against, the building’s 1960s architecture.

The whole building was created to capitalise on a tourist boom with Britain becoming ‘cool’ following fleeting success in the fields of music and football in the swinging sixties.

Revelling in its heritage, the building’s ground floor lounge now sports a bright red colour scheme with geometric wallpaper and brightly upholstered chairs. There’s a new bar area in the lounge, too, serving a daily changing provision of freshly baked cakes, cookies, fudge and so on.

More recently, the bar area in the Long Room was removed and the function room behind it, the Spires Room, was combined.

The result is a spacious area which will provide more room for diners on peak occasions like Mother’s Day lunch. In addition, the new ground floor layout will afford those who use the hotel to host functions like

Lunchtime dining provides a choice of three starters, five main courses and three desserts, based on a prix fixe menu at £14/two courses or £16/three courses. An afternoon tea service from noon-5pm and a comprehensive coffee menu provide a great place to sit and relax, with, of course, unparalleled views of the Cathedral’s cloister.

Evening service sees a choice of six starters, six main courses and five desserts, with à la carte pricing.

Suppliers providing the Green Room with its ingredients include Fosters of Monks Road, M&J Seafood, who facilitate daily deliveries of fresh fish from Grimsby docks, and myriad cheese suppliers like Cote Hill, Lincolnshire Poacher and Park View, who produce Dambuster. The cheese selection in the Green Room is unrivalled in its local provenance, and is a great option for yellowbellied patriots.

Presentation in the Green Room has always been impressive; clean and unfussy.

Flavours are well-judged and there’s a sense that flavours are allowed to come to the fore without too much going on in the background - our confit duck terrine starter is a good example, served with a fried quail egg and salted duck crisp.

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Starter Option: Pressed confit duck terrine with fried quail’s egg, orange reduction and salted duck crisp.

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“We’re really pleased with the way the hotel’s look and feel has evolved over the past year,” says General Manager James Little.

We followed our starters of duck terrine and goat’s cheese with a monkfish dish with pancetta, spinach purée and paprika potatoes, then enjoyed a winter warmer in the form of an orange créme brûlée served with a ginger biscotti.

Above: Local cheese board with Cote Hill, Poacher and Dambuster.

Main: Our créme brûlée was flavoured with orange and came with a ginger biscotti.

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To accompany your meal, there’s a selection of eight bins of red, eight white, three rosé and six sparkling options, and if you’re happy to stay a little longer, there’s a regular programme of live music and comedy events in Bar ‘67 to keep visitors entertained until the warmer months emerge.

The Lincoln Hotel will also provide winter diners with the opportunity to enjoy a four course set menu for Valentine’s Day, and a three course Mother’s Day menu in the Long Room too. Both prove popular each year so early booking is advised, but you won’t be disappointed; Dale and his fivestrong brigade provide imaginative, presented dining opportunities, with flavour to match.

“We’re really pleased with the way the hotel’s look and feel has evolved over the past year,” says General Manager James Little. “We’ve been privately owned for over 14 years now, and that’s given us the ability to ensure that our rooms, our restaurants and lounges and our food are all unique, and reflect the character of Lincoln... a friendly city that, just like us, has both character and quality.”

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Sample Dishes STARTERS

Rustic Board

Rustic board of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian charcuterie, charred olive and oregano bread.

£6

Pressed confit duck terrine with fried quail’s egg, orange reduction and salted duck crisp.

Terrine

£6

Salmon

£6

Home cured black treacle salmon with capers, and a traditional mustard sauce.

MAIN COURSES Venison

Venison loin with fondant potato, caramelised carrots and prunes.

£17

Monkfish with pancetta, spinach purée and paprika potatoes.

Monkfish

£15

Steak

£18

Locally sourced rib-eye steak with garlic mushroom, chunky chips and a choice of brandy or cracked black pepper or Lincoln Blue sauce.

DESSERTS Créme Brûlée

Orange flavoured créme brûlée with ginger biscotti.

£6

Apple Sponge

£6

Spiced apple and cinnamon sponge with toffee ice cream and calvados cream.

Cheese Selection

£5/two, £8/four, £10/six

Local cheese with plum and rosemary jelly, onion chutney and Lincolnshire plum bread, plus crackers.

Find Out More:

The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN Tel: 01522 520348.

Web: www.thelincolnhotel.com.

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NEW YEAR SPECIAL OFFER Bring this advert in with you to receive

20% OFF your lunchtime food bill

Excludes Sundays. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offers. Valid for the months of January & February 2016.

SUNDAY LUNCHES £21.95 for 3 courses in restaurant only.

Bar meals also available.

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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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COME & ENJOY OUR NEW YEAR OFFERS

Candlelit Couples Evening Every Friday night. £40 for 2 including wine.

Sparkling Weekend Treat

Enjoy an overnight stay, full breakfast, dinner & glass of prosecco. £55 per person.

Valentines Treat for Two

Overnight stay, 4 course dinner & bottle of prosecco. £145 per couple

See our website for more information. T&C’s apply

Riby Rd, Stallingborough

Nr Grimsby, N/E Lincs DN41 8BU

Tel: 01469 561302

events@stallingboroughgrange.co.uk www.stallingboroughgrange.co.uk

Valentine’s Day Visit us for an intimate Valentine’s Day meal in cosy surroundings.

Our website has details of our dedicated menu. We’ll have our open fire lit, so no matter what the weather you’ll enjoy the finest food and the best possible atmosphere.

Restaurant Enjoy beautiful food in tasteful surroundings with a menu carefully designed by our talented head chef, and prepared by his team.

We specialise in sourcing the finest local ingredients and produce to give you a memorable dining experience.

Hotel We have seven comfortable standard rooms, in addition to our newly refurbished Executive and Bridal Suites. Whether your stay is for business or indulgent relaxation our tastefully designed rooms are simply perfect. Each room has complimentary Wi-Fi.

Main Street, Baston, Peterborough PE6 9PB Tel: 01778 560 010, www.thebaskervilles.co.uk

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- RECIPES -

Chocolate Fondant with melting centre...

(Makes six to eight)

Ingredients: 200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces 200g softened butter 200g light brown sugar 200g plain flour 4 whole eggs 4 extra egg yolks Cocoa powder for dusting 50g butter for coating

Recipes & Food: Steven Bennett.

Visit www.thecomfyduck.co.uk for more information.

This gooey, devilish dessert is easier to make than it looks! Follow Steven Bennett, the Lincolnshire Chef ’s simple recipe for the perfect Valentine’s dessert or a dinner party crowd-pleaser.

Start off by preparing your moulds. Using heatproof cups or ramekins, smear a generous amount of butter around the whole of the inside and add a spoonful of cocoa powder, turning the cup to coat the buttered sides and the bottom of the ramekins.

Tap away any excess cocoa powder from the bottom of your moulds and repeat the process with the rest of the cups. Place a glass bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and add the dark chocolate and softened butter.

Gently melt and combine together with a wooden spoon. Leave this to cool whilst you get to work on the next part of the dish.

“This gooey, devilish dessert is a lot easier than it looks! Follow Steven Bennett’s recipe for the perfect fondant...”

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Take a large glass bowl and whisk the eggs and the sugar until light and fluffy. Sift the flour into the egg and sugar mixture and fold together.

Add the chocolate mixture to the egg and sugar mixture in thirds and fold together until it’s fully combined.

Fill the cups two thirds full with the mixture and place in the fridge for at least an hour. This can be done the morning or during the day before serving. Remove from the fridge and place in a 180ºc fan assisted oven and bake for around 10-

12 minutes until the tops of the fondant have formed a thin crust.

Remove from the oven and set to one side for one minute before tipping them from their moulds. To serve, carefully tap the fondant out of its mould and place on a plate adding a dollop of crème fraiche or a scoop of your favourite ice cream.

n To see what else Steven offers in his restaurant, the Comfy Duck at Oaklands Hall Hotel, visit www.thecomfyduck.co.uk.

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The Wine This month, we’ve drinks designed to lift your spirits, plus Valentine’s wines and even a tipple for Burn’s Night.

Lincolnshire Pride’s wine writer and wine merchant Harish Khanderia has selected half a dozen bottles to warm up your February...

1. Forest Gin, £59.95 70cl

An exceptional artisan Gin, beautifully packaged in its ceramic bottle. Forest Gin using botanicals from the Cheshire Peak District.

The exact recipe is a guarded secret, but wild Bilberries, wild Gorse Flowers, wild Raspberries, and local Moss are blended with several other fragrant botanicals to create the flavour.

2. Moutard Grande Cuvée, Champagne Moutard NV, £29.95

The Moutard family has been making wine since 1642.

This example is a cuvée with a Pinot Noir base, aged on the lees for at least three years.

Fine, rich, developed nose with fragrances of butter, almond and brioche.

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3. Robert Burns Single Malt 43% 70cl £34.99

An official Arran Single Malt, endorsed by The World Robert Burns Federation. This light aromatic Single Malt is ideal for drinking prior to, or during, supper.

Very fresh with no artificial colouring, this beautifully packaged malt is made for easy drinking.

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Cellar...

4. Château D'Esclans, Rose, £29.95

Caves d’Esclans, is the brightest new star of the Côtes de Provence.

Established in 2006, this dynamic producer harnesses both the château grown grapes and fruit from local growers to create highly sought-after wines. Pale pink but with enough structure to accompany food. Apple, pink grapefruit and rosehip notes, with some minerality and a nice bit of grip on the palate.

5. Prosecco Extra Dry DOC, Gocce di Favola, Veneto NV, £11.99

A fresh, fragrant and fruity Prosecco with aromas of pear and apple. On the palate it is off-dry and lively with an attractive crisp finish. Launched in February 2014, Favola’s competitive price is set to make a huge impact on wine lovers.

6. U’Luvka Vodka. £49.99/70cl + two glasses Magnum £69.99/1.5lit

U’luvka Vodka has fresh, ripe grain notes, clean and is direct with real body. Deliciously smooth, and an impressive sweet, savoury, spicy balance with underlying dryness, expanding further with aniseed freshness and spice.

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

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Valentine’s Day Visit us for an intimate Valentine’s Day meal in cosy surroundings.

Our website has details of our dedicated menu. We’ll have our open fire lit, so no matter what the weather you’ll enjoy the finest food and the best possible atmosphere.

Restaurant Bursting with fresh flavours and exciting produce we have captured the essence of the season. In addition to our Restaurant Menu we also offer traditional Bar Snacks and Light Bites with specials board, too. en, treat yourself to one of our mouthwatering home-made desserts...

Hotel Why not stay in the beautiful and idyllic countryside? Whether your stay is for business or indulgent relaxation, our dedicated staff will take care to ensure your every need is catered for, leaving you to simply relax and unwind.

Main Street, Glaston, Oakham LE15 9BP Tel: 01572 822326 , www.old-pheasant.co.uk

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The Queen’s Head KIRKBY LA THORPE, SLEAFORD

THE FOOD OF LOVE IN THE HEART OF LINCOLNSHIRE

Our Valentine’s Day menus are now available and with the best ingredients, a cosy dining room and lots of choice, we’re the ideal venue for a romantic meal for two...

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

Find Your Valentine’s Day Gifts at Gates is Month...

...and enjoy a home made cake or delicious Sunday Lunch in our restaurant!

Gates Nurseries

& Garden Centre Somerby Road, Cold Overton, LE15 7QB 01664 454309 | www.gatesnurseries.co.uk

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1. ROMANTIC DINING

There are many exquisite restaurants providing high quality fine dining in Lincolnshire so this month, look out for Valentine’s offers and deals at some of our top restaurants.

The Comfy Duck at Oaklands Hall Hotel (01472 872248, www.thecomfyduck.co.uk) offers afternoon tea £30/couple and an evening menu £70/couple on 12th, 13th and 14th February. The hotel is also hosting a Valentine’s Ball on 13th February at £80/couple.

Enjoy a delicious four course dinner at Stallingborough Grange (01469 561302, www.stallingboroughgrange.co.uk), overnight stay including full breakfast and a bottle of prosecco in your room, £145/couple.

Canapés and a four course Valentine’s dinner, with a single red rose is offered at Toft Country House Hotel this month (01778 590614, www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk) £59.95/couple or £130/couple with an overnight stay and full English breakfast, available on Saturday 13th February and Sunday 14th February.

Barnsdale Lodge (01572 724678, www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk) is offering a three course meal with red rose at £37.50/person on Valentine’s Day.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Photo Credit: Warwick Saint.

THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES IN LINCOLNSHIRE TO IMPRESS YOUR VALENTINE WITH A DATE, BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, OR PERHAPS A RING. WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOME ROMANCE... Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

2. DATE NIGHT

In addition to high quality dining experiences, Lincolnshire can offer romantic nights spent at some of the county’s top entertainment venues.

Lincoln Cathedral (01522 561600, www.lincolncathedral.com) will host Carl Orff ’s Carmina Burana on 30th January performed by Lincolnshire Schools’ Choirs.

The Cathedral is a very beautiful setting and a little different to your usual date night.

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Lincoln Theatre Royal (01522 519999, www.lincolntheatreroyal.com) has the King of Pop’s best tribute act, Navi, the only Michael Jackson tribute ever invited to perform for the pop legend himself, visit the venue on 12th February. This is a great gift if your Valentine loves the star.

The Doubletree by Hilton in Lincoln (01522 565197, www.doubletree3.hilton.com) is hosting a dinner & disco on 26th February with a Michael Bublé tribute perform for guests afterwards.

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- VALENTINE’S DAY -

3. LINGERIE, SLEEPWEAR & SWIMWEAR

SPECIAL 5. SOMETHING

Valentine’s Day is a day of love so we’ve enlisted a high quality local lingerie company, Boston’s Ruthie Q’s, stocking brands like Prima Donna and Marie Jo.

Treat your Valentine this month with something a little extra special. There’s a top jeweller in your area who can go above and beyond to offer the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day...

Ruthie Q’s has a wide range of lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear for that special lady in your life. In addition to Prima Donna and Marie Jo, the retailer stocks Wacol, Betemp’d, Felina, Lingadore, Royce, Sielei and Lejaby.

Their fully trained staff are on hand with all the advice you might need.

The retailer offers gents a few helpful tips for bashful gentlemen shoppers; find out what bra size and type of lingerie she prefers, as well as what colours and materials might suit your partner best.

Thomas Sabo, Eternity of Love filigree drop earrings, £215, John Greed Jewellery. 03453 190008, www.johngreedjewellery.com.

Ruthie Q’s also offers a gift wrapping service, so you can walk home with a finished gift to give her that evening.

n For more information, call 01205 360966 or visit the retailer’s Facebook page.

4. ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE...

Roses are red, violets are blue, lilies are pretty and pink flowers are too. Whether your Valentine is your wife, girlfriend or a date, buying flowers can be tricky; but pop into your local independent florist, like Lincoln’s Flowers by Suzanne, for help. Flowers are always a joy to receive, no matter what you choose. buy here are florist Jen’s recommended arrangements for Valentine’s Day… The Classic Red roses are the classic choice for Valentine’s.

Be sure to choose red roses that are large headed and come from a good rose stock like Naomi, Grand Prix or Freedom (your florist can advise you).

Pretty in Pink Pink is the second classic choice for Valentine’s Day flowers; less intense than the reds and for a gentler approach to the expectation of red roses.

Choose scented pink roses such as O’Hara for a special touch.

Other Reds You don’t have to choose red roses for your Valentine; tulips are in season at this time, with red tulips especially symbolising ‘true love’.

Personal Touch Choosing your Valentine’s favourite flowers will prove especially popular.

Be sure to speak to your florist well in advance so they can advise if they are in season and be able to order them early enough for you. Your card message is incredibly important, so be yourself, as this will make the flowers even more special. n For all flower advice and to order a bouquet displayed on this page, see Jen Hollingworth at Flowers by Suzanne, 01522 690105, www.flowersbysuzanne.co.uk.

Pandora, silver, 14ct gold and diamond Bubble Band Ring, £145, Pandora Boston, 01205 364587, Boston, PE21 6LR.

Lovelinks Jewellery, gold love heart link, £call, 01205 367959, www.maudesthejewellers.co.uk John Greed, 9ct white gold Majestic CZ necklace, £129.95.

Call 03453 190008, or see www.johngreedjewellery.com.

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Count ry House,

MULBERRY HOUSE IS A TRULY UNIQUE PROPOSITION - A LUXURY COUNTRY HOME JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES WALK FROM THE CENTRE OF NEWARK. MODERNISED WITH EXCEPTIONAL TASTE, YET RETAINING ALL THE 58

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orTown House?

CHARACTER OF A TRADITIONAL COUNTRY HOUSE BUILT HUNDREDS OF YEARS EARLIER, IT’S HOME TO WORLD CHAMPION WATER SKIER AND BROADCASTER LIZ HOBBS MBE, WHO SHOWS US AROUND THIS MONTH...

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Liz Hobbs is absolutely formidable. A world champion water skier, broadcaster and businesswoman. Interior design is supposed to be her personal interest - a way to relax and yet, approaching it with the same degree of tenacity, confidence and focus as her sporting and business pursuits, it’s little surprise that she’s achieved the same degree of success creating her home as she has in her professional life.

Liz moved to the area with her former husband, the actor Fraser Hines, who left TV soap Emmerdale back in 1994.

She moved to Mulberry House, on the outskirts of Newark in the village of New Balderton in 2003 and set about transforming the house into the impeccably re-designed property it is today.

Now on the market for £1,000,000, the house was built 30 years ago by Abel Homes, on seven acres of land, home to a luxury development of six houses.

Above/Main: The living room features light-reflecting glass wallpaper, and a contemporary ribbon fireplace.

The entrance hall has a bespoke staircase with 12ft triple-drop chandelier in Czechoslovakian crystal.

ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS, THE HOUSE WAS BUILT 30 YEARS AGO BY ABEL HOMES, ON SEVEN ACRES OF LAND OVERLOOKING THE PARKLAND OF NEWARK’S HIGHFIELD PREP SCHOOL...

Overlooking the parkland of Highfield School, which Liz believes is the best junior school in the area, it’s a property set in little under half an acre, but boasting three floors of accommodation, four reception rooms and five bedroom suites.

Low maintenance grounds and a convenient proximity to Newark’s town centre mean that despite the size and quality of its accommodation, and the privacy of its outlook, it’s a property close to the centre of Newark, rather than one isolated in the middle of the countryside.

“We loved the potential that the house had when we first viewed it,” says Liz. “But our renovation efforts went beyond the usual lick of paint. We removed all of the walls that weren’t supporting walls - and a few that were - and created a living kitchen with a ‘scruff lounge,’ a more formal snug and 61

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a dining room area, all of which is semi-open plan.”

The different areas almost ‘reveal’ themselves, with a kitchen designed by Liz herself featuring a raised bar, domino cooking appliances by Neff overlooking the preparation area and a dedicated space for plating up.

The layout facilitates watching TV, socialising with guests or supervising the children with their homework all without leaving the cooking area, and with appliances like the mirrored Amana fridge, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and other kitchen essentials all kept close to hand.

dining room and scruff lounge to the breakfast terrace and to fresh air dining that the odd shower still can’t ruin.

Throughout the ground floor is underfloor heating to the semi-gloss natural marble floor, and in the cooler months the drawing room features a contemporary ribbon fire, flanked by beautiful slate glass wallpaper.

In addition to the formal sitting room, snug and living kitchen, there’s also a games room, and study on the ground floor, as well as a utility kitchen with a steam room adjoining it.

“IN THE WARMER MONTHS, FRAMELESS BI-FOLD DOORS TO THE LIVING KITCHEN EXPOSE THE DINING ROOM AND LOUNGE TO FRESH AIR DINING THAT THE ODD SHOWER STILL CAN’T RUIN...”

The centrepiece of the staircase is a Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier in three drops of six, nine and 12 feet respectively.

In the warmer months, the frameless bi-fold doors to the living kitchen will expose the

A spacious entrance hall was created by moving the front door to its current position, and the quite conventional staircase was replaced by an impressive bespoke one, designed by Liz and featuring slivers of glass and Australian north stone.

The first floor features a spacious master suite with en suite, dressing room and

Opposite: The living kitchen has a dining area with frameless bi-fold doors.

Top: The Keller kitchen was designed

by Liz herself, and features domino cooking appliances and macassar gloss wood and cream cabinetry.

Above: The entrance hall’s chandelier.

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balcony over the living kitchen below.

The floor is also home to a second guest suite with en suite and adjoining these is a selfcontained guest annexe with an en suite, featuring double bath and colour therapy shower.

The second floor of the main house features two further guest rooms, each with en suite, and all bathrooms have been created with tactile Porcelanosa fittings, floor & wall tiles.

The grounds of the property feature a large hot tub, and mature well-stocked beds, as well as secure access via electric gates.

“We’ve paid real attention to the lighting throughout the house, and have tried to

“THE GROUNDS FEATURE A LARGE HOT TUB, AND SECURE ACCESS VIA ELECTRIC GATES...”

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make practical items like radiators either a feature - like the chrome radiators which serve to reflect light - or else, hide them.

“I’m a huge fan of the glass wallpaper in the living room and of the metallic fabrics in the headboard panels of the guest annexe, which serve to play with both the ambient and accent light in each room. We’ve also installed a Sonos audio controller throughout the house too, all to create the feel of a light, luxurious, but also modern family home.”

Managing each element of the property’s design herself, Liz has created a completely unique property, but with a new project in mind, Liz has put Mulberry House onto the market with estate agency Humberts.

It’s a unique property and a great proposition for its next owners, boasting not only luxurious living, but an incredible degree of style, too!

Top Left: The bathrooms have been created with Porcelanosa fittings, wall and floor tiles. The guest en suite features a double jacuzzi bath and colour therapy shower.

Top: The bedrooms have cherry wood flooring with underfloor heating.

Above: A games room adjoins the self-contained guests annexe.

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Mulberry House, Newark

Location: Newark four minutes; Lincoln 34 minutes. London 1hr/rail.

Style: Modern property beautifully refurbished by owner Liz Hobbs.

Receptions: Four, currently arranged as living kitchen with two sitting areas and dining space; drawing room, snug and games room.

Beds: Five with en suites, dressing room and balcony to master.

Other Features: Hot tub, Sonos multi-room audio, study.

Guide Price: ÂŁ1,000,000.

Find Out More:

Estate Agent: Humberts, Oxford Street, Nottingham NG1 5BN. Tel: 0115 9505 444.

Web: www.humberts.com.

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New Year, New Look for your Home...

ELIZABETH & STEVENS

FANTASTIC FURNISHINGS ALONGSIDE UNIQUE HOME & GIFT IDEAS

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

www.elizabethandstevens.com

Open daily Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Free parking.

Please call us if you are making a special journey

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The Old RECTORY The Old Rectory, a private property in the very sought after Lincolnshire village of Fulbeck, has recently become available with Mount & Minster Estate Agents. The former rectory is privately situated in the heart of the Lincolnshire’s cliff village and offers plenty of space as a seven bedroom family home. It promises beautiful countryside views just beyond the property’s tennis court...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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There’s something charming about keeping all of the historical elements of a property at the forefront of any development you undertake.

The owners of the Old Rectory in Fulbeck, have done exactly that, retaining the history of the property with period portraits, marble fireplaces and lavish colours.

The village itself accommodates some of the most prominent private homes for miles around. Fulbeck benefits from a beautifully maintained cricket green and playing fields.

It’s also home to one of the county’s most loved pubs, a short walk from the Old Rectory, the Hare & Hounds.

The property features well proportioned rooms including a drawing room, family room, dining room, study, kitchen with separate utility and walk-in pantry, an additional butler’s pantry and the grand 70

entrance hall accessed via a solid oak door.

One of the most impressive features of the house is the conservatory that looks out over the gardens, tennis court and views beyond.

The gardens are perfect for hosting a family tennis match or hosting a tennis tournament between neighbours.

The conservatory almost transports you to another country, with pantile flooring, light flooding through the windows and the various plants the current owners have decorated it with, putting one in mind of an Italian restaurant or French café.

Under the ground floor there is a cellar with two separate rooms and a central corridor, ideal for conversion or perhaps storing wine.

Upstairs, there are a further two floors that accommodate seven double bedrooms, a family bathroom and additional family shower room, an ensuite bathroom to the

Main: The living area features a marble fireplace and very original design, tying in well with the property’s history.

Above: The Orangery transports you to a foreign country with its orange tiled floor.

The grand entrance leads to an oak staircase.

The current owners have retained the bells that the vicar would have used to call his servants.

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master bedroom and a cavernous loft that is suitable for conversion for alternative uses.

The property is approached via a private gravelled driveway with plenty of parking.

There are a number of smaller outbuildings include a coal store in addition to a useful gardener’s store.

A grass tennis court is situated in front of the house and has the potential to be reverted back to a front lawn to complement the additional 360 degree lawns surrounding this pretty property.

But we feel the tennis court adds a certain something to the property that sets it apart from the rest. You can just imagine local supporters cheering on a village tournament between neighbours on the patio and from the orangery.

The Old Rectory’s location is a huge factor as Fulbeck’s properties are much in demand.

It has superb rail links being close to both Grantham and Newark. It’s a very beautiful village, it’s not far from Lincoln, and there are a number of highly regarded schools in the area, too.

The property isn’t far from Lincoln Minster, The Priory, and Carre’s Grammar School.

Ralph Wyrley-Birch, of Mount & Minster, knows the property well. The firm, based in Lincoln and London, have been instructed to sell this stunning family home with offers invited in excess of £1m.

“When the family acquired this statement property, some 30 years ago,” says Mr Wyrley-Birch, “They really went to town with it. Quite literally in fact, with some of the finest curtains, wallpapers and carpets sourced from high-end outlets in London.

Over the years, further elements have been added to really make this not only a warm, family home, but also an excellent space in which to entertain.”

This extensive residence is ideal for anyone who is looking for their next family home.

Main: The property has an attractive main entrance with stone mullion windows, an oak door, adjacent church and herbaceous borders.

“The owners have had many years of happiness and laughter in this glorious home,” says Mr Wyrley-Birch. “The owners’ children have all grown-up, starting families of their own and there is no longer a need for such a large residence for the present owners.”

“They, like many others, have fallen in love with the location over the years and have decided to remain in the village and convert a beautiful barn which is now completed.”

“The vendors have moved into their new home up the road and The Old Rectory is now available with no onward chain which will be hugely attractive to any prospective purchaser.”

“This property presents a blank canvas.

There are areas that provide the opportunity for the new custodians, whoever they are fortunate to be, to decorate it to their own tastes and really make it theirs.”

Mr Wyrley-Birch goes on to say, “There is no doubt in my mind that no matter how the new owners decide to make their own mark on this fabulous house, the splendid period features, charm and sheer warmth will remain for many years to come.”

The Old Rectory, Fulbeck

Location: Lincoln 16 miles, Grantham 10 miles, London one hour via rail.

Style: Faithfully maintained period property in a desirable location.

Receptions: Five, currently arranged as family room, drawing room, dining room, study and breakfast room.

Beds: Seven double bedrooms, a main bathroom, shower room and ensuite.

Other Features: Conservatory/ orangery and a tennis court.

Guide Price: £1,100,000.

Find Out More:

Estate Agent: Mount & Minster, 32 Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1QA. Tel: 01522 716204.

Web: www.mountandminster.co.uk.

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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@peterjacksoncabinetmakers.co.uk

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THE ONLY NUMBER YOU WILL NEED 01205 350737

Household appliances for any home!

We are a family owned and run business serving Boston and South Lincolnshire since 1985. Whilst shopping in Boston this festive season come along and visit our showroom. We have everything from Fridge freezers to light bulbs! Washing machines to blenders!

WATER SOFTENERS Prices start from

£479.99 inc VAT Are you fed up with limescale and scum around sinks and baths? Do you find it is hard to get lather in the shower?

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As well as the battery powered model illustrated, they do run off the mains as well. We supply several different models to suit all sizes of house.

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What’s

COOKING TO COOK UP A STORM, YOU NEED A ROOM THAT’S SUITABLE BOTH FOR FAMILY LIFE AND YOUR CULINARY ENDEAVOURS. FORTUNATELY THE AREA’S INDEPENDENT KITCHEN SPECIALISTS HAVE A WEALTH OF CHOICE FOR THIS MOST IMPORTANT ROOM Main: Oldrids Downtown in Boston provide kitchens like this New England example by Signature, shown in a charcoal colour.

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Repurposing old homes to make them fit for modern families is a tough challenge, not least in the kitchen where there are practicalities to consider, as well as aesthetics, and the need to accommodate appliances which get hot, use water or make a noise.

It’s a tricky room, the purpose of which has change so much over the past few decades.

More than any other room in the house, the way your family uses your kitchen - the amount of time you spend with the children, or cooking, etc., plus the necessity to create a kitchen which suits the style and size of your home, makes offering any generic advice on kitchen design virtually impossible. Rather, it’s better to seek the advice of several

SEEK THE ADVICE OF SEVERAL KITCHEN SPECIALISTS AND COMPARE THE DIFFERENT LAYOUTS AND KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS THEY CREATE FOR YOUR SPACE, THEN, AGGREGATE THE BEST IDEAS FROM EACH...

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kitchen specialists and compare different layouts and kitchen design ideas for your space, aggregating the best ideas from each.

A separate utility room will keep white goods out of the way and deaden the noise of spinning washing machines, providing a place for muddy boots and coats, too.

Meanwhile, bi-fold doors will blur the indoors and outdoor terraces around your home, creating a more versatile space in the summer months. The trend towards ‘living kitchens’ these days usually entails creating a kitchen which incorporates living room areas and informal dining room areas,

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Main: Colin Luesby kitchen, Accent, in duck egg blue.

Right: Oldrids have installed this Stamford kitchen by Gallery with Earthstone pastel work surface.

Soft blue-grey kitchen with island and integrated LED lighting by Orchard of Stamford. Fitzroy kitchen

by Second Nature from Kitchen Solutions.

Bespoke kitchen designed

by Peter Jackson with mixed-material island.

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Main: Granite Earth are specialist dealers of granite, quartz and materials like Corian, hard-wearing and beautiful work surfaces.

>> where children can complete their homework and a large dining table can double up as a home office.

Changes to layout will incur more work than a simple facelift, with the relocation of services, and if you invest in solid cabinetry and doors which can be easily painted, your room will be ‘future-proof ’ by virtue of the ability to give it a mid-life facelift with a lick of paint. If your cabinetry is solid you can also minimise disruption by simply replacing work surfaces using a company like Newark’s Granite Earth.

Two pieces of advice we can universally recommend, are to install quality appliances from names like Miele, which last longer than less expensive brands, and to factor in

WE CAN UNIVERSALLY RECOMMEND QUALITY APPLIANCES FROM NAMES LIKE MIELE, AND A WATER SOFTENER TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF APPLIANCES... the installation of a water softener which will ensure cleaner water and prevent damage to your taps and appliances from limescale.

With installers like S Norris and Boston Electrical Services, and prices from £500 upwards, it’s an investment which will save you money on appliances and time spent cleaning throughout the life of your kitchen.

OUR RECOMMENDED LOCAL SUPPLIERS Oldrids: Downtown Furniture Store, Wyberton Chain Bridge, A52, Boston PE21 7NL. 01205 350505, www.oldrids.co.uk.

Colin Luesby Interiors: Market Pl, Swineshead, Boston PE20 3LJ. 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

Orchard: 22-23 Scotgate, Stamford PE9 2YQ. 01780 481850, www.orchardstamford.co.uk.

Kitchen Solutions: Wharf Road, Horncastle LN9 5HL. 01507 522 000, www.kitchensolutionslincsltd.co.uk.

Peter Jackson Cabinet Makers: Devereux Way, Horncastle LN9 6AU. 01507 527113, www.peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk.

Boston Electrical Services: Boston Industrial Centre, Norfolk St, Boston PE21 9HG. 01205 350737, www.bostonelectrics.co.uk.

S Norris Water Softeners: 01205 367355, www.snorrisplumbingandheating.co.uk.

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Storage

SOLUTIONS

a spa in your

bathroom

Left: Cape Cod by Duravit is a unique freestanding design

by Philippe Starck incorporating built-in storage.

Create a spa in your own home with curvaceous fittings like Ideal Standard’s Tonic II range. Recommended by Kitchen Solutions, there’s a range of 25 bathtubs and 14 basins to choose from, with these wall-mounted examples more hygienic than those you have to clean around.

WETROOMS

A wetroom is a practical way to create a seamless shower area, with panes of glass and a lack of door creating a cleaner, simpler look.

AHM Bathrooms of Lincoln and Newark specialise not just in wetrooms but accessible kitchens and bathrooms too. They’re featured later in this edition, or visit www.ahminstallations.co.uk.

Above: Ideal Standard’s Concept is ideal for cloakrooms, with compact corner design and cupboard to provide storage whilst hiding pipework.

Double OR NOTHING

If you’re embarking on a project with the space, we can recommend double basins from companies like Lincoln’s Elixir Bathrooms has installed here. They’ll make life much easier when you need to be out to dinner and are both getting ready simultaneously!

Above: Laufen’s mirror cabinet is illuminated and mist-free, ideal for shaving or applying makeup.

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Enabling Independent Living...

AHM Installations are specialists in providing bathroom and kitchens that have a unique difference. The firm, based in Lincoln and Newark, specialises in creating rooms to facilitate independent living...

Being able to live independently is a vital part of dignity in later life. That’s why Lincoln and Newark based AHM Installations has spend over 25 years perfecting the design of rooms to facilitate independent living in later life, or those with mobility problems.

“I originally worked in the rise and recline bed industry, helping people to remain comfortable in their own homes,” says Director Simon Symcox, who runs the company with wife Julie and son Charlie.

“I saw the need to provide not just furnishings and appliances like stairlifts, but whole rooms created around the personal needs of each user.”

“These include bathrooms with wheelchair accessibility, walk-in baths and showers, and baths with features like our electrically operated lifts.”

“In kitchens, we can provide rise and fall work surfaces, wheelchair accessible kitchens, and rooms for those with impaired vision.”

“I SAW THE NEED TO PROVIDE NOT JUST LIVING AIDS, BUT WHOLE ROOMS CREATED AROUND THE PERSONAL NEEDS OF EACH USER...”

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“Crucially, these room look smart, feel luxurious and work well, without feeling too clinical. We work to any budget, and we’ve a style to suit anyone.”

The firm’s specialism means that AHM Installations are well-placed to provide advice with unprecedented expertise and product knowledge.

But moreover, its team of in-house fitters and specialised tradespeople provide a trustworthy service that facilitate the same peace-of-mind during the design and installation process as you’ll experience after the creation of each new room.

In addition to complete kitchens and bathrooms, the firm can also provide heating solutions, and can install stairlifts for mobility over different floors.

“It’s a specialised industry, but one that necessitates a trustworthy and reliable service too,” says Simon. “That’s why we provide a 12-month warranty on all bathrooms, shower rooms and wetrooms, and insist on only using quality products.” n For more information on AHM Installation’s bespoke kitchens and bathrooms for independent living, call 01522 500288 or 01636 821443 or see www.ahminstallations.co.uk. Alternatively, visit the company’s showroom at Downtown, Tritton Road, Lincoln LN6 7TN.

Top: The company’s range of bathrooms can be configured with electrically operated lifts and walk-in baths.

Above/Left: Wetroom installations and stairlifts can make it possible for older people to live independently.

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Independent

LIVING

THE FEATURES WHICH CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THOSE WITH IMPAIRED MOBILITY...

AHM Installation have more than a few ideas for making life easy, whether you’re looking to configure a kitchen or bathroom for independent living...

BATHROOMS

n Walk-in baths, baths with integral seats or those with door entry, make independent bathing easier.

n Wetrooms facilitate easy access for wheelchair users, whilst slip-proof stools provide better safety. n Height adjustable baths make entry and exit easier and safer.

n Non-slip materials can be utilised which are easy to clean and safe.

KITCHENS

n Height adjustable worktops can be lowered for easier access.

n Cabinets can be raised from the floor, to enable wheelchair footplates to pass underneath, giving better access to work surfaces and cabinets. n Different drawer options and hinged wide-doors provide easier access to storage.

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1. Gibson Chaise Corner Sofa by Alexander & James. Indiana Smoke Leather and Fabric finish, Oldrids of Boston, Grantham, Lincoln and Gainsborough, www.oldrids.co.uk. 2. Grafton snuggler chair by Alstons, at Anvil’s of Stamford, 01780 765696, anvilsinteriors.com.

3. Walford by Duresta, MPR £3,341, price at Cammacks of Boston £2,299, 01205 362300, www.cammacks.co.uk. 4. GFA Windsor chair, £call, from Askews of Alford, 01507 46 29 36, askewsofalford.co.uk. 5. Linen Chesterfield in a light oatmeal colour, £1,800, from Elizabeth & Stevens, 01636 822000, elizabethandstevens.com. 6. Camberwell sofa in metallic silver or soft gold, from £2,200, from GH Shaw, 01522 521066, ghshaw.co.uk 87

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n e d r a G e In Th SIX JOBS FOR FEBRUARY A LITTLE GROUND WORK NOW WILL PROVIDE VIBRANT DISPLAYS IN WINTER, COURTESY OF PLANTS LIKE WITCH HAZEL AND JASMINE...

Plant Witch Hazel Plant Witch Hazel in February to take advantage of the spicy fragrance and vibrant yellow and orange hues next winter.

Open, sunny positions are best, as the plant struggles in shade.

Trim Winter Jasmine By vigorously pruning you’ll promote newseason growth. Take the previous year’s growth back to about 5cm from the old wood.

Trim Oriental Grasses This is the month to thin back oriental grasses, and strip out old, dead foliage.

Clip to within a few centimetres in length.

Plant Bulbs Alliums are relatively maintenance-free bulbs which provide height and structure. You can also plant lilies for fragrance and vibrant colours in the warmer months.

Prune Fruit Trees Prune apple trees and pear trees this month, whilst they’re dormant for winter.

Don’t worry too much about plum, cherry or other soft fruit trees. Stone fruit trees can be planted now though, blackcurrant bushes, gooseberries and redcurrants can be pruned to maintain a productive framework, and currant bushes can be planted between now and spring.

Lift & Divide Snowdrops Galanthophiles; lift and split your snowdrops this month to preserve the joy into spring.

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

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On The Farm The Effects of Autumn

This month, farming expert Barry Poston explains how last autumn affected the farming industry in a very positive way, the problems with farming currently, how the livestock industry is performing and the introduction of medium sized anaerobic digester plants to the county...

After one of the kindest autumns, weather wise, most farmers were able to complete their harvests of wheat, peas, potatoes and the majority of their sugar beet.

Sowings of winter wheat proceeded with almost perfect seedbeds and most fields of wheat are now showing a very healthy green appearance.

“Cattle and sheep also appreciate fine autumn weather with the grass growing well so beef and lamb is holding returns...”

Another advantage of the good weather was the fact that most autumn work was completed with minimal damage to the soil structure which can often mean the use of heavy machinery in muddy and sticky conditions.

Cattle and sheep also appreciate a fine autumn weather with the grass growing away well.

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The main trade for beef and lamb is holding returns.

Unfortunately, milk prices are currently below production costs and many dairy farmers are giving up producing milk.

Another problem in farming at the present time is the poor return on pig production again mainly due to the poor returns on the fat pigs. Fortunately, the price of feeding barley is also low and as this constitutes the major cost of production, so returns are not as poor as they might be.

Pig producers are usually very efficient and they regularly reduce their costs normally by reducing the conversion rate of meat from foodstuffs.

Breeding results have also been improved with many pig keepers producing well over 20 pigs per sow each year.

One recent noticeable aspect of the arable scene has been the appearance of many of the medium sized anaerobic digester plants in the county.

Growing AD energy plants for home consumption and produce for third party.

Whole crop cereals can provide a useful control of blackgrass.

A renewable investment should be costed up and one should make sure that investment returns are carefully monitored.

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

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A precursor to the sport of jump racing, this month see the beginning of the hunting community’s point-to-point meets. It’s a chance to admire the athleticism of the region’s most powerful horses, and to show your support for a pastime which originated in 1792. The sport has grown in popularity and formality to now become a breeding ground for horse racing talent...

Images: Matt and Sarah Baldock, ES Photography, 01759 380331, www.esphotography.co.uk.

Main Image: Restricted Race. Horse Wizadora, Jockey Miss J Coward, Owner The Butchers Boy's Partnership.

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Whipper-In SWH Andrew Smith

>> Point-to-point meetings are becoming an endangered species. It’s a shame, as these jump racing events are a spectacular display of equine prowess, and remain an important form of financial support to the county’s hunting community.

Both the Burton and Blankney hunts ceased their point-to-point events in 2014, but the Brocklesby and South Wold hunts are still holding their events, which take place on Lord Yarborough’s Brocklesby Estate on 7th February and 6th March respectively. If you appreciate the athleticism of hunter class horses or fancy a flutter, the area’s meetings promise a day of great entertainment.

“The events began quite informally, a sort of opportunity for subscribers of a hunt to boast of their riding prowess and prove the speed and stamina of their animals,” says Sally Spink, secretary of the South Wold.

“There are over 120 point-to-point meetings nationally, typically held between November and March. The South Wold’s event comprises seven races a day, attracts 600 spectators and has around 119 entries, with about 70 runners on the day.”

Point-to-point races are typically between two and four miles long, with the South Wold’s event three miles in length with 18 obstacles. It takes a sub-committee of 17 people to bring the hunt’s point-to-point event to fruition, and over 100 volunteers on the day, with volunteer doctors, and vets among these.

“We’re very grateful to everyone who helps us to host the event, and of course to Lord Yarborough himself for providing our venue.”

In its earliest form, a point-to-point was a steeplechase between two churches, taking on its modern format around the 1870s,

“THERE ARE OVER 120 POINT-TO-POINT MEETINGS NATIONALLY, BETWEEN OCTOBER AND MARCH. THE SOUTH WOLD’S EVENT COMPRISES SEVEN RACES A DAY, ATTRACTS 600 SPECTATORS AND HAS 119 ENTRIES, WITH 70 RUNNERS ON THE DAY...”

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Opposite: Winner of the Open Maiden Race, Horse Stonefield, Owners The Equus Club, Trainer Thomas Weston, Jockey T Weston.

Above: Mixed Open Presented `

by Mr and Mrs M Barthorpe, Horse Threapwood, Owner The Crown Partnership, Trainer O Greenall.

becoming commonplace in the 1920s in our part of the country.

The South Wold’s event originated in the 1940s at South Willingham before moving to the Revesby Estate in the late 1960s, then Market Rasen’s racecourse and finally to Brocklesby Park in recent years. In that time the sport has become more ‘professional,’ with the BHA licensing hunts to run point-to-point events and the horses themselves valued higher than ever - it’s possible to pay between £50,000-100,000 for a good point-to-pointer.

Whilst the rules on riders have been relaxed (in previous years, even groom and whippers weren’t permitted to compete), professional jockeys are still prohibited from competing, the key condition imposed today is that a point-to-point rider must be a member or subscriber of a hunt (the South Wold has up to 50 followers on key meets), to compete in either the novice or open classes.

Horses who participate in point-to-point must qualify by hunting at least four days, and now, point-to-point has become a breeding ground

Adam Essom MFH and Huntsman SWH

for future professional jockeys, with championship rider Richard Johnson, Bob Champion and even Sir AP McCoy beginning their careers in point-to-point and riders like Victoria Pembleton all making inroads into professional jump racing, via next month’s Foxhunters at Cheltenham.

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Empire Builder winning Connollys Red Mills Precision Nutrition Intermediate Race, Jockey G. Greenock, Trainer G Bailey, Owner Countess Cathcart.

“WHAT DO YOU LOVE

about Point-to-Point?”

“I haven’t missed a point-to-point meeting at Brocklesby Park for over 40 years. My father was heavily involved in the sport and now I serve as chairperson of the stewards and creator of the course at Brocklesby for both the South Wold and Brocklesby hunts. There’s no doubt that the point-to-point racing has become as professional as conventional horseracing, but it has never lost its friendly feel and is still a really enjoyable, accessible sport that anyone can appreciate...”

Brian Crawford, Chairman “I’ve ten horses in training at the moment and regularly take horses to Brocklesby.

The standard of animal and the competitiveness have both increased during my time in the sport, but it has managed to retain its sense of friendliness and approachability.”

Stuart Morris, Lincolnshire Trainer

compared to informal steeplechases of the past,” says Harry Thorpe, Clerk of the Course, “There’s been a real development of point-to-point which is now administered

by The Point-to-Point Authority, with the company assisting with funding to each course. Despite that though, the sport still managed to retain a really homely, friendly feel that has been lost from larger race meetings.”

“Our event had over 30 trade stands last year, and we anticipate even more in 2016.

Our fixture tends to attract families who all want to enjoy a great day, with the usual attractions of a ‘day at the races’ supplemented by a local feel,” says Sally.

“OUR FIXTURE ATTRACTS FAMILIES WHO WANT TO ENJOY A GREAT DAY AT THE RACES’ WITH A FRIENDLY, LOCAL FEEL...”

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The South Wold Hunt Kennels, Belchford.

“I come from a hunting family and would attend point-to-point meetings all the time before becoming a jockey. This will be my 10th racing season and what I love about the support is it selflessness. Owners of horses like Mark & Pat Barthorpe will readily support the sport and, even on the worst day; they will still smile and make it a pleasure for competitors and spectators.”

Jonathan Bailey - Principal Jockey

Point-to-Points

Where to enjoy a day of ‘pointing’ in Lincolnshire...

Sunday, 7th February 2016 Brocklesby at Brocklesby Park, Lincolnshire

“The sport is dependent, and very grateful, to sponsors like ours, Aga, and D&M Barthorpe, who facilitate the events and in turn, contribute to the finances of the South Wold itself.”

“Alongside volunteers and companies like Rase Vets, it’s a big effort to create a fixture which entertains families and allows everyone to have a fun day appreciating the athleticism of the horses and enjoy a flutter too!”

n The South Wold’s Point-to-Point event takes place on 6th March 2016 at Brocklesby Park, gates 11am, first meeting 12noon. See www.southwoldhunt.co.uk or call 0779 523 0241 for details.

Sunday, 28th February 2016 Cottesmore at Garthorpe, Leicestershire Sunday, 6th March 2016 South Wold at Brocklesby Park Saturday, 19th March 2016 Belvoir at Garthorpe, Leicestershire

And venturing a little further...

This year’s Foxhunters at Cheltenham will take place on Friday 18th March 2016. The hunt race is regarded as the most important point-to-point in the racing calendar, and is breeding ground for professional jockeys.

For more information see www.pointtopoint.co.uk/events

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g n i y l F THE NEST Lincolnshire artist Hannah Dale is better known for her beautifully illustrated homeware. This month though, she releases a new book, celebrating the early life of Britain’s best loved animals!

Words & Illustrations: Hannah Dale.

SHETLAND PONY

equus fernus caballus The little Shetland is the strongest of all horses, pound for pound, and it can pull twice its own weight. In the industrial revolution, this versatile little pony helped miners in the coal mines and the famous pit ponies are remembered for their bravery in these tough conditions. Testament to their intelligence, miniature Shetlands are even used as guide horses, helping the blind in the same role as guide dogs.

It’s hard to imagine a more appealing creature than a Shetland foal, standing within minutes of birth and clothed in a tufty, warm coat, already wellequipped to cope with the difficult conditions of its ancestral birthplace.

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Baby animals. Few things in life are ‘cuter’ and they’re a particular fascination for Hannah Dale, but when the Lincolnshire artist was asked to compile a book about them, she admits it was a daunting subject.

TABBY CAT felis catus Although not a distinct breed, the ‘moggy’ is by far the most popular type of domestic cat and comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Tabby markings consist of distinctive swirls and stripes – always with an ‘M’ shape on the forehead. A kitten’s eyesight and hearing develop within two weeks. Oh, and the collective noun for kittens is a ‘kindle.’

Based in Melton Ross, Hannah read Zoology at Cambridge before becoming a stockbroker. Marrying her farmer husband, she enjoyed painting in her spare time, inspired by foxes, pheasants, geese, dogs and hens.

Hannah started to design her own range of greeting cards, then began a collaboration with Portmeirion and now creates mugs, kitchen ceramics, tinware, worktop savers and pet bowls.

Her latest book has been produced for the National Trust and is an easy-to-read look at the early days of Britain’s best loved animals.

Divided into woodland, farmland, river, coast, garden and domestic chapters, it features Hannah’s beautiful illustrations and a short biography of each species. It’s a great gift idea, or a super book for your coffee table!

MALLARD anas platyrhynchos ‘Location, location, location’ is the order of the day when it comes to mallard nest building.

She chooses a spot on the ground, on dry land but close to water, with overhanging vegetation for some protection.

Mallards usually lay between eight and 13 blue-green eggs, and once incubation starts, she will also pluck some feathers with which to line the nest. The eggs hatch after 23–30 days and the ducklings are able to swim from birth and venture out of the nest after just 13 hours.

n Hannah’s new book, Flying The Nest, is published by National Trust Books. It’s now available from all good bookshops or National Trust properties’ gift shops, priced £9.99.

“There is no denying the ‘cute’ factor – it’s striking how appealing baby animals of all species are – and during the process of researching the book, I came across a few that even surprised me with their unutterable gorgeousness,” says Hannah.

“I was, therefore, unsure how to tackle a subject almost defined by its sweetness – it’s just not me! I needn’t have worried.”

“It’s impossible to get away from the fact that baby animals are cute, and in the end, I embraced this.”

“After all, life is often tough for newly born wildlife, and this was a recurring theme as I researched the book.”

“I have tried to offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of the wild and domestic animals we share our lives with and I hope that the illustrations serve to capture some of the eccentric and charming personalities of these wonderful characters.”

“Above all, though, I hope it inspires readers to celebrate the wonderful variety of life in the great British countryside!” says Hannah.

SPANIEL

canis lupus familiaris

Enthusiastic tail wagging is the signature style of spaniels, as any spaniel lover well knows.

Affectionate, patient, playful and adaptable, there are eighteen breeds of spaniel across the world, the most well known being the springer spaniels, the cocker spaniels, the water spaniels and the cavalier King Charles spaniel.

Spaniels were originally bred as hunting dogs, ushing (or springing!).

Their intelligent and gentle nature, as well as their fun-loving and playful personalities, makes them an ideal family pet and there is no wonder that their popularity has soared.

Spaniel puppies are energetic bundles of fun, needing large amounts of attention and exercise. They are devoted to their human families and will want as much company as possible!

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DAY Around the World in a

Clare and Chris Trendell not only held a celebration of their love for one another, they also themed their day around their time spent travelling the globe, taking friends and family around the world in one day. In turn, their guests gave them some really unique wedding presents...

Photography: PM Photography, 01522 529546, www.lovemy.photos.

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The theme of a wedding should always be personal and unique to each couple. That’s why this month’s couple, Chris and Clare, employed a distinctly international feel to precedings on their day.

Chris and former travel agent Clare, have travelled the world together, experiencing many different cultures. The couple wanted to bring their travel experiences to the wedding.

With themed table names and other special features, they shared their travel stories with family and friends.

The couple live in North Hykeham; Clare works in marketing and Chris is a car repair specialist. The couple announced their engagement after their trip to Dubai.

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Unfortunately, the engagement ring didn’t arrive in time for the trip so, with the thought in mind that Chris could present her with the ring when they’re home, he proposed on the plane journey back to the UK.

“We had two years to plan the wedding but we knew what we wanted for some of the most important decisions,” says Clare. “For example, we wanted to get married in the family church, St Giles in Langton by Wragby, where many other relatives have had their ceremony.”

“We wanted a sort of vintage theme so we chose burgundy, cream and green for the colour theme and The Petwood for the venue, because it offers such pretty surroundings and beautiful photos.”

“Chris planned to propose on our trip to Dubai but the ring didn’t arrive in time so he proposed on the plane journey back to the UK so I would have the ring later on in the day...”

Photography: PM Photography, 01522 529546, www.lovemy.photos.

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Above: The couple were married in Clare’s family church where many friends and family have also had their ceremony.

Right: The colour theme is very consistent throughout their wedding from the cream wedding car to the burgundy bouquet.

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Left: The Petwood looked beautiful with all of the couple’s efforts in decorating and planning coming together. The table names were places the couple had visited; Dubai, New York...

Above: The Petwood set the scene for some really beautiful photos taken by PM Photography. The couple met PM Photography at a wedding show at the Petwood.

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Photography: PM Photography, 01522 529546, www.lovemy.photos.

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“For my dress, I visited at least ten shops and went as far as Nottingham to find ‘the one,’ but I found myself coming back to one shop as the lady was able to provide the one I’d really set my heart on. The bridesmaid dresses were equally beautiful!”

“For wedding favours, my dad is a beekeeper so he brought homemade pots of honey with the caption Meant to Bee on the label.”

“It was quite scary walking down the aisle but it also felt very romantic, and as if it was just Chris and I in the room. The vicar was fantastic as well - we thought he did a great job and made us feel relaxed.”

“Later on at the reception, we had a few surprises from other family members.

Chris’s brother, Andrew, works for a music magazine so he interviews famous people.”

He managed to get the The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Editors, Libertines and even Gary Barlow to send congratulatory videos to us which was so special!”

“Chris’s cousin also arranged a flypast of a Dakota which we weren’t expecting!”

“We had our honeymoon in Thailand, spending three nights in Bangkok experiencing the busy city life. We then went to Koh Samui for seven nights.”

“This was really amazing because we went elephant trekking, kayaking and spent time together on the beach and by the pool. It was the perfect end to the celebrations.”

“If I was to offer any advice to people planning their wedding, be well organised and plan well in advance. I used websites like UKbride to make it a little easier.”

Clare & Chris’s Wedding

Photography: PM Photography, 01522 529546, www.lovemy.photos.

Flowers: S&A Floral Design, 01526 378186, www.safloraldesign.co.uk.

Bridesmaids Dresses: Belle and Bouquet, 01522 811122, www.belleandbouquet-wellingore.co.uk.

Dress: Beautiful brides of Nottingham for the wedding dress.

Suits: Greenwoods of Lincoln, 01522 510164, www.greenwoodsonline.com.

Cake: Kerricraft Cakes, 01522 881024, www.kerricraft.co.uk.

Venue: The Petwood, 01526 352411, www.petwood.co.uk.

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This Page: Sharni is wearing a Barbour Iris Quilted Coat in Olive, £149.00.

Barbour Lemington Check Shirt, £69.95.

Barbour Lemington Purple Heather Jumper, £79.95.

Warming up the

COUNTRY For those who work, live or play in the countryside, quality clothing with style and practicality is essentially. This month we’ve a selection of the best examples from names like Barbour, Dubarry, and Joules, all from Brigg’s Thomas Bell Country Clothing...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Thomas Bell Country Store was established in 1878, and is open seven days a week providing not just tack, saddlery, animal and wild bird feed and supplies for smallholdings, but fashionable, practical country clothing too.

Bringing together names like Joules, Barbour, Dubarry, Toggi and Caldene, the store’s clothing is more popular that ever with names such as Joules crossing over from a country clothing brands to a popular name in mainstream fashion.

This month, we’ve asked the store’s Alison Hindle to provide us with her selection of the best clothing to ensure you remain warm and look great this season.

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Opposite Page: Dubarry Leitrim Boots in Walnut, £279. Dubarry Walnut Handbag £199. Joules Langworth Tweed Jacket, £195.00. Joules Welford Check Shirt £54.95.

Sherwood Forest Earlham Trousers £45.95.

This Page: Sharni is wearing Joules Blue Stripped dress £54.95. Joules Laverton Handbag £99.95. Joules Pink Wensley Scarf £19.95.

Jacque is wearing Westmoorland Gilet in Olive £149. Joules Hewney Green check shirt £49.95.

Sherwood Forest Earlham Trousers £45.95.

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Right: Jacque is wearing a Dubarry Breannan Graphite Jumper £89, Dubarry Allenwood Shirt £79, and a pair of Joules Stretton Trousers £59.95.

Below: Sharni wears Caldene Arezzo Grey Gilet £69.95.

Caldene Essen burgundy jodhpurs £109.95. Caldene Jette White Top £39.95.

Caldene Navelli Knitted Headband in Grey £17.95.

Barbour Bede Wellies in Olive £59.95.

Find Out More: Featured items are from Thomas Bell Country Store, Bigby Rd, Brigg DN20 8RA Call 01652 600690 or see www.thomasbell countrystore.co.uk.

Above: Designer glasses frames

by Joules and Christian Lacroix with floral motifs from O’Briens Opticians, Brigg 01652 653595, www.obriensopticians.co.uk.

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RUBY RED

MAC lipstick in its most favoured shade of Ruby Woo is one of the best selling red lipsticks around. There’s a reason why Vogue magazine believes it’s the only shade of red any woman could ever want in a lip colour. It’s part of the retro matte collection at MAC so it’s on trend, perhaps the reasons it’s flying off the shelves.

It can be worn day-to-day or to an occasion so it’s definitely a must buy, £16.

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Foundation is an essential base for makeup... some women would argue this is the most important item. The UK’s number one is Estée Lauder Double Wear foundation. It lasts for 15 hours and gives you a flawless finish, £30.

SUPER SKINCARE

There’s so many skincare brands so it can hard to be find the perfect product.

All we know is there’s a reason why one Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream product sells every 30 seconds in the UK, £15 - £30.

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WE’VE SOURCED SOME OF THE BESTSELLING BEAUTY PRODUCTS AROUND. FROM DARING RED LIPSTICK TO PRODUCTS FOR THE SOFTEST SKIN, THESE ARE FEBRUARY’S MUST-HAVES... WORDS: TILLY WILKINSON.

THEY’RE REAL!

Benefit’s They’re Real! Mascara has been in the top spot on the mascara leaderboard for months now. You only need one or two coats for full looking lashes. The brush is specially designed to grab lashes and pull them up, £19.50.

HD LOOK

If you want high definition brows, you need Real Techniques.

The brand specialises in creating the UK’s No.1 makeup brushes that give a flawless finish without leaving horrible brush strokes. Try their beauty blender to guarantee you won’t be leaving brush marks, £4. Try the Real Techniques Starter Kit if you’re new to the brand, at around £15. n The products on this page are available at Oldrids & Downtown, www.oldrids.co.uk, except MAC. Visit www.maccosmetics.co.uk to find a store or order online.

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From dentures to

TEETH

Unsecured dentures are an old-fashioned solution for people who have lost all of their teeth. Unfortunately, you may find that wearing dentures can be 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.

Are you living life to the fullest?

Attractive, healthy teeth play an important role in our general health and wellbeing. You look and feel confident, and are free to laugh with friends and family – anytime and anywhere.

Missing teeth can cause bone loss and the jawbone to shrink. This is because the bone is no longer stimulated when you chew food – something that happens routinely when you use your natural teeth. This causes

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physical changes to your face. Your jaw line shrinks, causing dentures to lose their fit.

They often slip, cause pain, or even become embarrassing. That is why attractive, healthy teeth are important for health and overall wellbeing.

Beyond help?

No matter how bad you think your teeth are, our experienced team at The Dental Health Centre in Grantham will always be able to provide solutions that will improve your mouth’s function. Dental implants look, feel and work like real teeth. They can provide a secure anchor for dentures, allowing you to eat, chew, smile and socialise with confidence.

Experienced dental implant surgeon

Colin Sutton, our principal dentist, is a technically excellent implant surgeon who has successfully placed hundreds of dental implants since 2000 and has an excellent reputation.

Our team always strives to evolve by having the most modern and up-to-date equipment and by providing all treatments under one roof without having to refer patients elsewhere.

The Dental Health Centre is one of very few dental practices to have invested in a 3D dental CT scanner. Our state-of-the-art scanner makes implant treatment, safer, quicker and more accurate for our patients and makes us one of the most technologically advanced dental clinics in the area.

If you would like to find out more, please visit us for a free 30-minute initial consultation with Colin Sutton The Dental Health Centre, 3 Avenue Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TA. www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

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Well

- BEAUTY -

GROOMED ENSURE YOUR GENTLEMAN IS WELL GROOMED FOR 14TH FEBRUARY WITH THESE EXCELLENT VALENTINE’S GIFTS...

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1. FRAGRANCES

If it’s a fragrance you’re looking for, we suggest the winner of GQ’s Best New Fragrance. Valentino Uomo is a scent that isn’t too overpowering. It’s the sort of fragrance that people compliment you on, an addictive one that’s sweet, but still comes across as masculine. Eau de toilette, £63/100ml from Valentino’s website. Oldrids & Downtown offers a gift set for just £46.

2. SKIN CARE

Moisturiser is something some men would skip, but it’s so important. It’s not just women’s skin that needs keeping hydrated. Clarins daily moisturiser for men was at the top spot but Tom Ford’s latest moisturiser, Oil-Free Daily, is something that can’t be frowned upon.

It’s soft and non-sticky with the sort of pleasing fragrance you can only expect from Tom Ford, £75.

3. HAIR CARE

The cold weather this winter is damaging to skin and hair. Regularly using an oil like Woody’s or Mrs White’s can help keep beards well conditioned through February. If you’re looking for high quality products like this, visit the Demon Barber of Lincoln on the High Street or call 07761 225956, £5.99.

4. SHAVING SET

This beautiful Penhaligon Nickel shaving set doesn’t only look lovely for a bathroom with chrome accents, it’s also the best way to shave. We recommend applying traditional shaving lather with a brush, for a closer, more comfortable shave.

It’s a perfect men’s gift, £136.

5. SHAVING CREAM

Simpsons Luxury Shaving Cream is definitely a treat so we think this is a perfect gift for your gentleman this Valentine’s Day. It’s the most revitalising shaving experience for the traditional wet shaver. If you’re looking for high quality shaving products, visit Stamford Barber Shop. Call 01780 754440 or visit www.stamfordbarbershop.co.uk, £12.95.

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Get Away From itall...

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Above: Pine Cottage, Thornham.

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- TRAVEL -

If you’re seeking a perfect romantic retreat for Valentine’s Day, we’ve some stunning suggestions for how to ‘get away from it all’ without going too far. Emma Mason and Helen Millin present their favourite Barefoot Retreats love nests, all just a stone’s throw - yet a world away - from Lincolnshire...

Words: Rob Davis.

Images: Chris Taylor and Cat Robson.

Above: Sea View Cottage, Old Hunstanton. Right: Hope Cottage, Holme-next-the-Sea.

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Get away from it all... without going too far, with a romantic break in a luxury cottage in North Norfolk.

Businesswomen Emma Mason and Helen Millin established their luxury self-catering holiday home company, Barefoot Retreats, just over a year ago with a view to providing a boutique hotel experience in some of the best luxury holiday cottages along this spectacular coast. From beautiful love nests perfect for Valentines Day, to stylish bolt

holes, coastal gems and rural retreats, you can enjoy not just beautiful properties, sumptuous linens, towels, bathrobes, slippers and a luxury welcome basket on arrival; but you also get full access to their concierge service too!

“If you’re longing to do something new and exciting on your holiday or just want to hand over the planning to us; then we’re here to make it happen,” said Emma.

For Valentine’s Day the company is able to

FROM BEAUTIFUL BOLT HOLES, TO COASTAL GEMS AND RURAL RETREATS, YOU CAN ENJOY NOT JUST BEAUTIFUL PROPERTIES, BUT A UNIQUE CONCIERGE SERVICE TOO...

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offer a private chef to prepare a wonderfully romantic meal for two; deliver an indulgent hamper; arrange relaxing beauty treatments in the comfort of your cottage; book a romantic restaurant or simply provide a recommendations on the best country walks in the area.

A year after opening their office in Thornham, Barefoot Retreats now has a portfolio of over 50 luxurious cottages on their books which sleep from 2 – 16 people.

“We have something for everyone, whether you’re looking for a weekend away or a week or two on this gorgeous coast,” commented Helen. “Our dedicated team at Barefoot Retreats are here to match you with the right property to make your precious time away, unique and memorable.”

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- TRAVEL -

Six of the Best: Barefoot Retreats

Keppel Cottage, North Creake

Chiffchaff Cottage, West Raynham

The Old Smithy,

Sleeps four.

Sleeps two, dogs welcome.

Sleeps two, dogs welcome.

Cinder Cottage, Ringstead

Stile Cottage, Burnham Market

Sleeps six, dogs welcome.

Sleeps four or eight.

Keppel Cottage is a traditional Norfolk cottage set in wonderful private grounds of nine acres, in the shadow of the Old Rectory in the beautiful village of North Creake.

As a guest you get access to the tennis courts in the grounds and a beach hut too. This secluded love nest is peaceful and tranquil, perfect for those wanting to escape for a few days, or longer…

Sea View Cottage, Old Hunstanton

This delightful seaside cottage comes with a sea view!

Stylishly furnished throughout and just a short stroll from Old Hunstanton beach and in walking distance of restaurants and pubs this pretty cottage is popular all year round.

With an eclectic mix of vintage and seaside pieces and super-comfy furnishings it is one of our favourites!

Sleeps four.

A beautiful flint cottage, overlooking the village chapel and countryside of West Raynham.

The property has been refurbished throughout to a high standard, so this little bolt hole is perfect for those who just want to light the woodburner, snuggle in and get away from it all!

Within easy reach of good local pubs, walking and birdwatching.

Gorgeous, warm and cosy Cinder Cottage is set in a quiet location in the pretty village of Ringstead.

Newly-renovated, this three bedroom cottage is beautifully appointed throughout. With some fantastic statement pieces and a big dose of character it is set over three floors.

A luxury bolt hole perfect for two, four or six and your pampered pooch can come too!

Holme-next-the-Sea

A charming detached conversion which has been refurbished to create a beautiful little retreat in this popular village.

With many original and quirky features and some contemporary influences too; including a stunning glass floor in the spacious upstairs bedroom this is a little gem. Within easy walking distance of the village pub and beautiful sandy beach.

With a contemporary look and feel throughout, Stile Cottage certainly lives up to its name in more ways than one, with some stylish and unique touches.

Only a ten minute drive to North Norfolk’s glorious sandy beaches, this is a wonderful out-of-season hideaway for one or two couples. With private garden and off-road parking, it’s just waiting to be discovered!

Main Image: Cinder Cottage, Ringstead.

Booking with Barefoot Retreats...

Left: Stile Cottage, Burnham Market and The Old Smithy, Holme-next-the-Sea just a few of the 50 or so luxury self-catering properties that Barefoot Retreats represent from their offices in Thornham in North Norfolk.

For more information call 01485 512245 or visit www.barefootretreats.co.uk or email enquiries@barefootretreats.co.uk

All of our featured properties are currently available for weekend breaks, mid-week breaks and longer holidays from 7 – 28 nights.

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THE SUN Your Place in

OWNING A PLACE IN THE SUN WAS A DREAM THAT WOODHALL SPA’S DAVID JAGGER REALISED WITH THE CREATION OF A HOLIDAY HOME IN FLORIDA. FULLY FURNISHED FOR ITS NEXT OWNERS TO ESCAPE OUR DREARY WINTER, AND ON SALE FOR JUST £230,000...

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We all dream of a place in the sun.

But construction businessman David Jagger, who comes from Woodhall Spa, turned that dream into reality with the creation of his second home in Florida.

“Professionally, I’ve alway been in the construction industry, but in my personal life I’ve a long-standing appreciation for aeroplanes,” says David.

“I gained my pilot’s license in 1977 and would fly from a private airstrip I created near Woodhall.”

David’s interests in property and aviation intersected on a visit to Florida, where a friend had recently created a home on a plot known as Eagle’s Nest.

Adjacent was a new development, the Mount Royal Airpark, and with his interest piqued, David purchased a plot and began to realise his dream of a property in the Florida sun.

“It’s a superb location not just in terms of the landscaping, but because of its space and accessibility...”

“I purchased the land six years ago and had my architect in Lincolnshire draw up the plans for the perfect holiday home.

It took around three months to built, and the result is a really wonderful holiday home that we’ve visited ever since.”

With fewer opportunities to travel abroad these days, David is offering the fully furnished property for sale, and believes it will appeal especially to former pilots and RAF personnel living in Lincolnshire and the surrounding area. The airpark’s 3,000ft paved runway provides easy access, and as the property, near Welaka, is located on St John’s River, it’s ideal for those with an interest in boating, too.

“The estate has over 100 homes; around half for permanent residents and half created as holiday homes. It’s a superb location not just in terms of the landscaping, with lush foliage and mature oak woodland, but because of its accessibility too.”

We’ve excellent neighbours called Buddy & Francis, and they welcome us back whenever we go over there.”

Top: Lincolnshire businessman David’s property was created in 2008 on the Mount Royal Airpark, with its aviation facilities.

“The property is around an hour and a half to two hours from the attractions of Disneyworld, Cape Canaveral and Daytona, and only an hour or so from Orlando International airport, just up Interstate Four.

This ensures regular flights with Virgin via Manchester Airport. It’s also less than an hour from Sanford International Airport.”

“It’s a great property but with fewer chances to enjoy it, I’m putting it onto the market, fully furnished, as seen here, and ready to move into. It’d be lovely to think of a Lincolnshire family being able to enjoy it was much as we have, so in addition to marketing it over in the US, we want to spread the word a little over here, too, and would enjoy talking to anyone from the area who wants to enjoy their very own ‘place in the sun.’

“We’ve had RVs, boats and aircraft, and for those who want to establish a place in America it’s hard to imagine being anywhere better.

n David’s property, based on the Mount Royal Airpark, Welaka, Fl., is currently on the market for $349,000 (c.£230,000), with aviation realtor Julie Fetko +1 386-559-0160, www.albatrosslady.com.

David’s brief to his architect was to create a comfortable home with three bedrooms, two en suites, and a screen room for enjoying the Florida sunshine. A kitchen diner and large lounge area provides plenty of additional living space whilst gardens and garaging, plus space for the creation of a hangar ensures that families and those with a special interest in aviation can make best use of its location.

Above: The property comprises three bedrooms, two en suites, a living room, kitchen and screen room.

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WE’VE GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE WHO THINK A RANGE ROVER IS A LITTLE DINKY, AND NOT QUITE EXPENSIVE ENOUGH. BENTLEY MOTORS HAS CREATED NOT JUST A NEW CAR, BUT A NEW CLASS OF CAR. THE BENTLEY BENTAYGA IS A ‘SUPER 4X4,’ AIMED AT ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASS OF LUXURY SUV FOR THE WELLHEELED MOTORIST SEEKING VIP TRANSPORTATION...

Bentley’s new car isn’t just a new vehicle; it’s a new class of vehicle. Bentayga gives birth to the ‘super 4x4,’ larger than a Range Rover, with a weightier price tag of £160,200.

Whilst it may seem ludicrous that a firm renowned for its limousines would produce such a brutish four wheel drive, Porsche broke from its sports car precedent to produce the Cayenne and has enjoyed great success with that. The success and desirability of Range Rover has remained unchallenged for so long, and Land Rover has made a real effort to take it even more upmarket in recent years, to distinguish it from models like its semi-skimmed ‘Sport’ version.

The unprecedented luxury of the newest Range Rover, and the release of longer wheelbase models commanding six-figure prices, has proven there’s a market for 4x4s larger, and more expensive than the ‘basic’ Range Rover.

Newly released is Range Rover’s long wheelbase ‘SV’ model, whilst Rolls Royce is also working on a 4x4 model, but for now, the most expensive of the lot, with the biggest engine, is the new Bentley.

The new model reaches the UK this month, and is powered by a not exactly frugal 6.0W12 engine with 900nm torque. It reaches 60mph in a worrying four seconds, and will breach 187mph if you’ve scant regard for self-preservation.

Named after the rugged Roque Bentayga peak in Gran Canaria, and the Taiga transcontinental snow forest in Russia, the new model has been an £840m investment by the firm. It will be hand-built in Crewe with each one commanding 130 man-hours.

The aim was to produce the most luxurious, cosseting and capable 4x4 in the world, one which makes the Range Rover seem somehow inadequate.

THE NEW MODEL HAS SEEN AN £840M INVESTMENT

BY THE FIRM. IT WILL BE HAND-BUILT IN CREWE WITH EACH ONE COMMANDING 130 MAN-HOURS...

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More by our: The Bentayga is Bentley’s first x , with a price tag double that of Range Rover’s V3 Vogue SE. The Bentley has a W12 engine and costs 5130,000.

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>> We’ll start with the car’s capabilities.

Whilst a 3.0V6 Range Rover will return up to 44mpg on A-roads, the Bentley will struggle to return more than 30mpg, and you can expect less than half that in urban environments. The Range Rover may not be as quick on paper, but in the real world, it has all of the grunt you need for overtaking or off-roading, despite having half the number of cylinders.

The Bentley has maximum ground clearance of 225mm and can wade through water 50cm deep. The Range Rover, conversely, has 296mm of front axle clearance and can swim through water that’s 90cm deep.

Rugged: Chunky styling but serious off-road tools are on the Bentley’s options list.

THE BENTLEY BENTAYGA HAS MAXIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE OF 225MM AND CAN WADE THROUGH WATER THAT’S UP TO 50CM DEEP...

Both cars have full time 4x4 transmission and eight speed automatic gearboxes, and both have air suspension.

The Range Rover, however, adds a low-range gearbox for serious off-roading and has its Terrain Response dial, to pre-empt the car’s systems according to conditions.

Bentley’s similar system is an optional extra as part of the firm’s Off-Road-Specification pack. It’s not the only option on the list either, despite the car’s price tag.

OFF-ROADING IN A ROLLS ROYCE?

Would you take a £250,000 Rolls

Royce off-road? The firm seems to think some drivers would. They’re currently working on their own SUV to take on the Bentayga. It’ll be called the Cullinan and will probably command a price tag of a quarter of a million pounds.

A hands-free tailgate is optional, as is adaptive cruise control as part of the firm’s

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Touring Specification, which also includes night vision and a head-up display.

Whilst it’s not as well-specified as a Range Rover, there’s a power tailgate, soft-close doors, navigation, heated leather seats, heated screen, electric sunroof and 4G wi-fi all standard. Customers can design their own vehicle with a choice of 15 different leathers, and 90 different exterior colours, plus a choice of 20, 21 or 22in wheels.

Top: Bentley offers a choice of hide, veneers and over 90 colours for the car’s exterior.

Five heated seats come as standard.

4X4s

It says something about the intended market of the Bentley (playboys, pop stars and footballers) that the firm boasts of a 1,950 watt Naim for Bentley sound system with 18 speakers. Somehow the Range Rover feels a bit more tasteful than all that. And essentially, that’s where the Bentayga’s problem lies.

Above: The car’s VW sourced W12 engine will achieve between 30mpg and 15mpg.

It emits nearly 300g CO2.

As a joint development project between the Volkswagen Audi group - which owns Bentley - and Audi, manufacturer of the Q7, the Bentayga is little more than an Audi Q7 with a (more) premium badge.

If, as a driver, a Range Rover is too humdrum for your tastes, you’re either incredibly demanding or incredibly spoilt.

Not only is a Range Rover our preferred option, we’d also question the need to order one in a long wheelbase, or in six-figure, 5.0 Supercharged SV trim.

A Range Rover in Vogue SE fitted with the firm’s 3.0TDV6 will cost ‘just’ £81,850.

That’s half the cost of the Bentley, and a vehicle which, in our opinion, is better equipped and better off-road with an image that commands just as much respect.

THE BEST

Looking to go off the beaten track? Here’s our pick of the best cars with four wheel drive...

Range Rover

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The best 4x4 in the world, simple as that. It’s sweet in Vogue SE trim with Land Rover’s frugal but capable 3.0V6 engine.

Outlander

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The plug-in PHEV 4x4 is best for a company car driver for low tax bills or a petrol-free life if your daily commute is less than 30 miles.

Isuzu D-Max

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It’s a bit of a brute compared to domestic SUVs, but this pick-up is VERY good for farmers and those who enjoy outdoor life.

Volvo XC90

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If you need seven seats, the new Volvo is spacious and stylish.

Limited off-road abilities mean it’s a bit of a Chelsea Tractor.

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Crosswords CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Test your lateral thinking skills with this month’s Cryptic Crossword. Each puzzle has a set of perplexing clues to unravel, and as every lover of logic knows, the frustration is all part of the fun!

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1. One splits Conservative ministers (6) 4. Disregard fantastic region ... (6) 9. ... by disregarding leader over penultimate contest (4) 10. Former political leader’s red ag ying over road (6,4) 11. Dismiss welcoming news before European expansion (6) 12. See 23 13. Confusedly articulates odds — bets not strong (9) 15. No 10 was often on his back in leadership election (4) 16. Old Scot selected, according to reports (4) 17. Joins in, taking time for craft (9) 21. Scottish Nationalist in street to press rejection of No (8) 22. See 3 24. Enter tentatively; one left, entering separately for medical course? (10) 25. Attack fool (4) 26. See 27 27,26. “Vote Scotland” — detailed blog rewritten around English (6,6)

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5. Gripe (9) 8. US coin (4) 9. Ailments (anag) (4,4) 10. Unwell (6) 11. Free and easy (6) 13. Bloom (6) 15. Large milk containers (6) 16. Islands off Cornwall (8) 18. Religious ceremony (4) 19. Parsley-like herb used in cooking (9)

DOWN

1. London airport (8) 2. Posh (6) 3. Celtic language (6) 4. Close friend (4) 6. Remember (9) 7. Embodied in human form (9) 12. Bushy-tailed rodent (8) 14. An iris (anag) (6) 15. Gambling establishment (6) 17. Facial expression (4)

CRYPTIC ANSWERS

QUICK ANSWERS

QUICK CROSSWORD

1. Bank stopping competi- tion to make big pro ts (5,2) 2. “No to Independence” group nearly clash (5) 3,22. Average odds to keep North Sea gas supply (2,5,6) 5. Careless, entertained by happy host (6) 6. Ones at back after rotten criminals (9) 7. Each garment covers large part of body (7) 8. In a maddening way, shrewd Brown standing inside (13) 14. Hostile unionist and nationalist drink together (9) 16. One of two in lead — one’s used to season? (7) 18. Need muscles for this reason? Top’s removed (7) 19. Country secure following anger (7) 20. State in introduction to match: “team wearing green” (6) 23,12. Go Salmond in tatters! Alex gutted — no backing to enter race (5-8)

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