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Ceri JaCkson GUEST EdiToR, PRidE maGazinES editor@pridemagazines.co.uk
Welcome to August’s Lincolnshire Pride. You will have noticed that we’ve refreshed the look of our magazine to bring all three of our titles - Lincolnshire Pride, Rutland Pride and Pride Magazine, which covers Market Harborough, Corby, Kettering and Oundle, into line with each other with a cleaner and classier look. We hope you like it! In this edition you can enjoy a fantastic dining out suggestion at The Inn at Woodhall Spa, as well as an article about our apple industry. We also have lots of recipes for you to make delicious dishes using the season’s Bramley Apples. We also learn the craft of beekeeping and how to keep your own hive, as well as how to make honey which you can enjoy over breakfast with your toast! We also take a look at some fantastic days out that you can enjoy with all the family in the local area so lets hope the weather stays as fantastic as it has been. We also had a great time seeing lots of readers at the 130th Lincolnshire Show recently. Keep a look out for exclusive images in this issue. Please let us know of any other special events you’d like our photographers to cover.
This month’s cover: Local photographer Reginald Pegg captures the beautiful and historic Grimsthorpe Castle situated near Bourne. www.flickr.com/photos/rdp49/
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With best wishes from the Lincolnshire Pride team Publisher: Julian Wilkinson. General Manager: Ian Bagley. Executive Editor: Rob Davis. Features Editor: Ceri Jackson. Graphic Designer and Customer Care: Mandy Bray. Accounts Manager: Sue Bannister. Sales Managers: Zoie Wilkinson, Jayne Broughton. Sales Executives: Elaine Hall, Liz King, Carissa Clay, Emily Brown, Jo Leadbitter, Sami Millard, Andy Taylor, Lauren Chambers, Chloe Griffiths, Emma Barrett, Hayley Scott, Amy Whiley, Abigail Colley. Sales Support: Emily Rippin. Distribution Manager: Paul Dixon.
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August 2014
HOMES The area’s largest selection of executive homes with properties throughout Lincolnshire. We had a great time in the sunshine at the 130TH lincOlnSHirE SHOw - enjoy our exclusive pictures from this year’s event. We enjoy local FOOd and drink with recommendations including a fantastic dining experience at The Inn in Woodhall Spa. We interview one of Britain’s most popular arTiSTS Jack Vettriano, as he celebrates 20 years in the industry. Discover what the buzz is, as we explore the buzz that surrounds bEEkEEping in Lincolnshire. This month’s wEdding section features different trends for your wedding flowers and Mother of the Bride outfit ideas. Go back TO burgHlEy this month and explore the area’s four-star FEI affiliated eventing competition. We’ve ideas for grand dayS OuT in the area this month with a trip to some of the best family attractions in the area.
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County News
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Long-lost local biscuit hits the shelves in Lincolnshire... Well that takes the biscuit! Grantham Gingerbread biscuits have been revived and are now stocked in Lincolnshire stores across the county... yellowbellies can enjoy a taste of history with their cuppa when tucking into a new local biscuit, dating back to 1740. Grantham Gingerbread is being produced by Alastair Hawken, a coffee shop owner who has taken on the task of reviving this long-lost teatime treat. In the 1700s, Grantham was one of the stopping places for horse-drawn coaches on the Great North Road. Passengers and drivers would stock up on Grantham Whetstones for the journey. Baker William Egglestone made a mistake in his recipe in 1740 and Grantham Gingerbread was
Parade of Pink takes to the road... a parade of pink Tractors will take to Lincolnshire roads on Sunday 3rd August starting at Bell Brothers Nurseries. The tractor run began four years ago when Margret Bell wanted to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer UK. More than £15,000 for the charity so far, and this year organisers want to take it even further, including different villages in aid of raising more money. Ladies dress their tractors and themselves in pink. The event includes a picnic, cake stall and raffle at the Danny Flear Community Centre and all are welcome.
Lincoln’s new mayor hopes to bring communities together...
born. It was very popular but in the 1970s, stopped being sold commercially. Alastair stepped in a few years ago and started producing them. The biscuits are now stocked in all of Lincolnshire Co-op food stores as part of a Love Local range. “We’re a nation of biscuit lovers and people will enjoy rediscovering Grantham Gingerbread. It’s got a very light, delicate ginger flavour with a buttery aftertaste” says Alistair. Each batch is made from sausage-shaped rolls of a very dry dough which is cut up and then rolled, by hand, into small balls and baked.
Councillor Brent Charlesworth is the 808th Mayor of Lincoln after being officially elected! Cllr Charlesworth moved to the area 11 years ago, and became involved in politics again when he was elected onto City of Lincoln Council in 2007. After accepting the mayoral ring as a symbol of honour and dignity, Cllr Charlesworth said he will relish the experience. “I didn’t expect to achieve civic office when I joined the council. It is a huge honour to be able to represent this fine city. I am very much looking forward to the mayoral year ahead, and the many varied opportunities and challenges it will present.” says Cllr Charlesworth.
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County News online auction to sell hundreds of BBC’s Television Centre items Hundreds of items, including a desk used by Jeremy Paxman on Newsnight, are to be auctioned following the closure of BBC Television Centre by Stamford-based Auctioneers, Peaker Pattinson.
Copper and Steel turn to Gold at Chelsea Flower Show a local garden designer has been awarded a Gold medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, working collaboratively with anwick Forge. stamford based garden designer Adam Frost has been awarded a Gold Medal at this year’s world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He worked collaboratively with Anwick Forge, whose team of blacksmiths produced a suite of structural and decorative items in copper for the garden. “We are absolutely thrilled with the outcome” said co-owner of Anwick Forge, Fran Mackereth. “Having worked with Adam on several of his gold medal winning gardens at Chelsea, we were all too well aware that the judges look at so much more than simply the planting when assessing the gardens.” The overall design, how well the garden fulfils its brief and how well the garden is constructed are key judging criteria, and the team knew their contribution 8
would be scrutinised just as closely as every other element of the garden.
Two screens from the Politics Show and an oar from a drama about two British rowers who won gold at the London 1948 Olympics are also available, and some of the items date back to the 1930s. Other items included in the online auction sale are a
number of lip microphones, an outside broadcast phone in its original BBC marked case, and metal signs. "There is a range of equipment, much of it technical - but for the general public we have studio clocks which are quite iconic.” says Peaker Pattinson managing director Elizabeth Sewell. She added that many of the lots were used in the production of TV shows made at the studios. Some of the best-known programmes on British television were recorded at the BBC’s Television Centre including Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers and Top of the Pops, Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Champion Bobsledder visits school for Sports Programme Sir William Robertson academy meet nicola minichiello, Gold and Silver medal winner!
Just to add to the pressure, Adam himself highlights how the garden ‘showcases’ copper in his own description. The pieces produced by Anwick Forge for ‘The Homebase Garden - Time to Reflect, in association with the Alzheimer’s Society’ include a series of interlinking rills at different levels that snake down through the garden and into water which spills from a wildlife pool. “All the effort was worthwhile. We have worked with Adam on several gardens over the last ten years, as well as many commercial projects, so we are familiar with his energy, passion, skill and creativity. We are very proud to be a part of this garden.”
nicola Minichiello visited Sir William Robertson Academy in Welbourn as part of the Sky Sports Leaders programme. Nicola won Gold and Silver at two World Championships and competed in three Winter Olympics, and is now Head of Performance for the Netherlands Olympic Bobsleigh team. Key Stage 3 pupils were treated to a presentation by Nicola in their Assembly.
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A chair fit for a little prince! Master Upholsterer Crowther & Sons creates an heirloom children’s chair to mark 30 years! Crowther & Sons has launched the Little Crowthers Collection of handcrafted upholstered children’s armchairs, made in their Lincoln workshop. Each chair is hand built with a solid beech wood frame, high quality fillings and hand stitched back. Founder Edward Crowther works alongside his sons, was inspired by his growing collection of grandchildren. He celebrates the milestone of 30 years with the first design, known as Zac’s chair, to coincide with grandson Zac’s first birthday in 2014. “Little chairs were often known as ‘apprentice’ chairs; and as master upholsterers we have always admired these unique pieces in the way they are constructed but they require greater accuracy because they were small. We believe our Little Crowthers Collection is the perfect way to demonstrate and celebrate our
Worzel Walk and Picnic Lunch to help raise money for LRSN... Over 110 people took part in a charity walk from Swallow Village Hall through the Lincolnshire Wolds countryside and woodland. As well as raising funds for the Lincolnshire Rural Support Network, the walk is in memory of James ‘Worzel’ Worthington, a trustee of the charity who died in 2013. James was a young solicitor
reputation for quality, skill and attention to detail developed over the past 30 years,” Edward Crowther. The chairs are an ideal piece of children’s furniture, and four more designs are planned to add to the collection this year. They are available in any of the fabric collections from the extensive Fabric Library, and bespoke designs can also be created. Crowther & Sons is donating 10% of all Little Crowther profits in 2014 to the NSPCC. For more information, please call 01522 510520. specialising in agricultural law, and his contribution and commitment to LRSN was extremely valued. The four and a half mile walk welcomed all ages and dogs. Walkers ended back at the Swallow Village Hall. Chairman Meryl Ward said: “Lincolnshire is recognised as a rural idyll, but there’s another Lincolnshire where human frailty and harsh rural economics mean there will always be those who, at some time in their life, need immediate and practical help. We’ve raised £3,100 so far.”
Double win for cheesemaker at the British Cheese Awards! Cote Hill Cheese is celebrating a double success after wowing the judges at this year’s British Cheese Awards Michael and Mary Davenport’s family farming enterprise scooped a gold medal for its Cote Hill Lindum, which was named Best New Cheese. The Davenports have been flying the flag for Lincolnshire produce and Cote Hill Cheese, which is a Select Lincolnshire member, is proud of its latest achievement. “We have won many accolades over the years, but this is the first time we have been named the best in a category. We beat 68 other entrants to take top honours and we are extra proud because Cote Hill Lindum was developed by our son, Joe,” says Michael Davenport. The rind of Cote Hill Lindum is
washed in beer, which is produced by the Tom Wood Brewery from Barnetby in North Lincolnshire. The cheese complements five others in the Davenport’s popular range, including Cote Hill Blue, Cote Hill Yellow and Cote Hill Red. The Awards attracted 900 entries from 183 British and Irish cheesemakers, who represented 71% of all British cheesemakers. Michael and Mary Davenport produce their cheeses using the creamy morning milk from their 70-strong herd of Friesian and Red Poll dairy herd. The couple have been dairy farming for more than 30 years and began cheesemaking in 2005.
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4 Eastgate Lincoln LN2 1QA
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The Manse, Cranwell Village
ÂŁ535,000 Guide Price
A substantial modern detached stone fronted residence with highly versatile living accommodation. Comprising of study, sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, 6 bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms. EPC rating B. Freehold.
Walk Farm, Upton
ÂŁ625,000
Attractive double fronted georgian farmhouse in a delightful rural setting with grounds of approx 3 acres together with a separate triple garage block with a one bedroom holiday annexe above, and a further large useful outbuilding. EPC rating E. Freehold.
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PADDOCK HOUSE, COLD OVERTON
£1,250,000
SOUTHEY LODGE, UPTON
£1,850,000
Substantial six bedroom stone family home with south facing aspects over its own mature private grounds of approx. 1.5 acres. Having well proportioned and laid out accommodation with large entrance hall, drawing room & family/ dining room. Recently refitted living kitchen with Aga and French doors to terrace. A self contained area of the house gives a further reception room/ play room with its own back staircase, bedroom and bathroom. The main bedroom has both en-suite and dressing area. A further four double bedrooms, one single bedroom, two shower rooms and an additional bathroom, make this a very practical family home. Separate driveway to stable yard with five brick built loose boxes and a range of outbuildings, stores and tack rooms. Holding paddock area and garden room.
Approached via a long sweeping driveway, this high standard recently built substantial residence has been styled with character and quality. Comprises of an impressive galleried entrance hall, well-proportioned drawing room with fireplace, inner hall with butler’s pantry, serving dining room off. Rear entrance with boot room, family room/snug, impressive open plan hand built living kitchen with centre island & living room area with stone inglenook, breakfast area with glazed doors to terrace, minstrel gallery over, master suite with high quality bathroom, three further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms plus office/ bedroom five. With attractive woodland backdrop and its landscaped grounds of approx. 27acres which has been laid to grass and divided into paddocks with stable block and office which may convert into staff quarters/annexe.
RUSTIC HOUSE FARM, FREEBY
WOODEND, STAPLEFORD
£1,500,000
Luxurious farmstead with manor house style home situated on the edge of a village with landscaped grounds of approx. 4 acres (plus another approx. 30 acres available to rent). Exquisitely appointed with practical yet lavish layout and fittings to include high ceilings to reception rooms. With impressive entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, family snug leading through to hand built kitchen with Aga, opening out to palatial sun room orangery with Spa off. Utility and boot room connected to an area which can be used for home office or annex leading out on to a court yard of stables plus barns and multiple garaging. Walks around its own private lakes all conveniently situated near the luxury Spa of Stapleford Park and convenient for the A1 and main line trains at Grantham.
£1,250,000
Set down a long driveway approach through parkland trees this fine stone house has been renovated to an extremely high standard with flexible accommodation with the benefit of a large impressive entrance hall, panelled drawing room, family room, hand built kitchen with breakfast dining area, utility, conservatory and veranda looking out over its own grounds. Own stables ground with six boxes, tack room, ménage and horse walker. With its own area of paddock plus a further approx. 10 acres on a long term lease, double garaging, large area of parking for horse boxes and large show box type vehicles. Master suite with dressing room and shower room, plus two further double bedrooms and opulent family bathroom. All attractively located and being formally part of the Stapleford park estate.
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Willow Tree Farm, Snitterby
£450,000
A traditional four bedroom farmhouse, with open plan living kitchen being the hub of the home, yet offering a modern feeling having been extended by the current owners. The property sits in approximately 5.15 acres and is ideally suited to equestrian pursuits.
Christimona, Howe Lane, Goxhill
£399,500
An individually designed family house offering spacious living accommodation with a good degree of flexibility, full of charm and character by having beamed ceilings to the living room and dining room and multi fuel burning stove to the living room. EPC - C.
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Rochester House, Main Road, Little Steeping
£369,950
Well presented 5 bedroomed detached house upon large plot. Includes kitchen diner, dining room and conservatory with views of the rear garden. Large driveway and double garage. Oil central heating, uPVC double glazing. No onward chain. EPC rating D59.
Rowanfields, Freiston, Boston
£375,000
An outstanding five bedroomed detached Broadgate Executive Residence upon approximately one third acre (STSB) enclosed plot. Immaculate presentation both internally and externally. Gas central heating, uPVC double glazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. EPC rating C72.
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The Old Farmhouse, Threekingham
£375,000
A small piece of English history. The Old Farm House is just that! A predominately stone built farmhouse, with brick built extensions in more recent years. The property bends a huge number of period features.
The Coach House, Billingborough
£360,000
This charming 19th century grade II listed barn conversion with a wealth of character and charm including, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, yorkstone fireplace with woodburning stove and oak flooring. Located in a conservation area in this popular village.
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The Croft, Wyberton
£320,000
Situated in an exclusive residential village location, this immaculate detached Executive Bungalow benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and has been refurbished and re-equipped in recent years. Driveway providing ample parking and Double (Tandem 42') Garage.
Anayenesis, Wrangle
£325,000
A spacious detached 5 bedroom Family Residence, in nearly half an acre (STS), having the advantage of access to the main road and with the option of purchasing adjacent workshops, if required. The property is approached via electric gates. NO CHAIN.
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Service Charges in Commercial Property – the way forward How things should be done The first two editions of this RiCS Code of Practice set a marker for the standards of management required in commercial property. Endorsed by property bodies representing all sides of the property industry, and widely acknowledged as a significant step forward for the industry, the Code has been in use at Hodgson Elkington for some time. Poorly managed service charges in commercial property are a frequent cause of dispute between owners and occupiers. Hodgson Elkington provides advice to navigate landlords through this new code and minimise disputes. Section 1 of the Code sets out a list a number of the core principles; Value for money - services should be procured on an appropriate value for money basis and service quality should be appropriate to the location, use and character of the property. Contracts should be tendered regularly to ensure value for money not for profit – service charge operations should not be run to make a profit, save for charging a reasonably commercial management fee to reflect the actual costs of managing the services. Hodgson Elkington has established fixed fee charging, not fees related to expenditure ensuring fairness. apportionment – the basis and method of apportionment of service costs should be fair and reasonable, reflecting the availability, benefit and use of services. Transparency – transparency in the accounts, explanatory notes, policies and day to day management is essential. Communication – there should be regular consultation and communication between managers and occupiers over the standard and quality of services. Hodgson Elkington encourages tenants meetings to discuss and promote the service charge budgets. right to challenge – all new leases (including renewals) should allow either party to require resolution of disagreements through the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and there should be nothing to stop the parties from using ADR even where it is not expressly provided for in the lease. For further details of the Commercial Management Service provided by Hodgson Elkington LLP, please contact Tim Shaw on 01522 698989 or tim.shaw@hodelk.co.uk . Hodgson Elkington LLP 1 oakwood Road doddington Road Lincoln, Ln6 3LH 16
Telephone: 01522 698989 Email: info@hodelk.co.uk www.hodelk.com
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130th Lincolnshire Show at Lincolnshire Showground The 130th lincolnshire show took place on 18th and 19th June, the biggest event in the region and it was great to see lots of friendly faces. The Show attracted thousands of families, friends, schools and couples looking for a fun, educational day out to celebrate all that’s great about Lincolnshire. The main attractions over the two day event were the amazing RAF Falcons, Broke FMX, horse and hounds display, and Jive Pony, a group of riders performing gymnastics on horseback – not forgetting the legendary Sheep Show in the Countryside Area! Although the Show’s roots will always be in agriculture, there was lots of displays, animals and stalls, shopping, delicious food, attractions and rides to enjoy too. Something new for 2014 was the Food Court which featured local producers and cooking demonstrations from local chefs and celebrities. Special guests included Paralympian Jade Etherington and Racing Driver Jack Harvey.
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in Woodhall Spa 2014 is a year of firsts for The inn at Woodhall Spa; the £2million refurbished hotel celebrated its first birthday, so we paid them a visit to meet Scott Hinch, first time Head Chef, and enjoy his culinary genius Words & Photos: Ceri Jackson Vibrant, refreshing and upbeat - these are just a few of the words to describe The Inn at Woodhall Spa. It’s a year of number one’s for the hotel and restaurant, as they celebrate their first birthday this month and have been awarded as the number one hotel on Trip Advisor for the past six months. It’s also Scott Hinch’s first time at the Head Chef position, and he’s certainly risen to the challenge. Since re-opening a year ago, owners Geoff Lennox and Richard Fielding have invested £2million significantly updating the hotel, transforming it to a modern, chic place to dine - bringing a bit of city living to Woodhall Spa.
Left: Seared scallops with a butternut squash and cauliflower puree served with pancetta crisps.
There’s something to cater for everyone, from the chic 55 seater Lancaster Brasserie where you can enjoy contemporary British cuisine, the relaxed Lounge and Sports Bars, and 617 Carvery restaurant which can seat up to 80. The layout has been cleverly designed, and as you make your way through the hotel it becomes more family orientated. Assistant General Manager, Nick Prowse can’t 25
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enjoy. We pride ourselves on giving an elegant yet relaxing dining experience with high quality British cuisine. Throughout the hotel are military references incorporating Woodhall Spa’s heritage, and we’ve even done this with the menu with dishes like our Dambusters Bouncing Bomb which is definitely a favourite.” says Scott.
Above: The Inn Burger with chargrilled beef burger, Cote Hill cheese and grilled bacon. Right: A firm favourite - the Dambusters Bouncing Bomb. Below: White and green asparagus, prosciutto ham and wine tomatoes with a hollandaise sauce.
There are two menus to choose from - the All Day menu which can be enjoyed all day and has a selection of classic pub meals, light bites and sharing platters in the 617 Bar or Lancaster Brasserie. The Sunday carvery is also very popular, with Scott serving on average 200 covers every Sunday. The Brasserie’s evening menu is more upmarket, featuring eight starters, 10 mains, four grill options, eight homemade desserts and a selection of Lincolnshire cheeses.
“We all get involved to create a seasonal menu that is innovative with local ingredients!” sing the hotel’s praises enough. “The Lancaster Brasserie provides somewhere upmarket for good honest cooking that everyone can enjoy. The refurbishment has given the hotel a real contemporary feel, but still incorporates all aspects of dining, from dining with all the family to dining with friends or a romantic meal with a partner.” says Nick.
“Since the refurbishment the hotel is now a very luxurious place to stay, and we wanted that incorporating into dining as well. Being a young team, we’re vibrant and enthusiastic when it comes to managing which rubs off on the dining side; we have a relaxed, informal style whilst still producing high quality, creative innovative dishes.” continued Nick.
Head Chef Scott Hinch is a culinary genius, with 13 years experience up his sleeves. Working with his kitchen team of seven, they all bounce ideas off each other creating a seasonal menu incorporating those signature dishes everyone loves.
It was a lovely summers day when we paid the hotel a visit, so we decided to make the most of it outside in the Brasserie’s terrace area which can seat up to 35, and overlooks the gardens and Broadway.
Everything that is prepared at The Inn is home made, from the fish goujons to the desserts and sauces. All of the ingredients used are as local as possible, such as Abbey Parks, Doncaster’s Butchers, Papworth’s Butchers, Pilgrims, M&J Seafood, Stokes Coffee, and an array of local cheese suppliers. “We use a variety of local suppliers to produce the good, honest cooking that everyone can 26
To start we were presented with a menu classic - The Dambusters “Bouncing Bomb”, which celebrates Woodhall Spa’s heritage and was a firm favourite of ours. It featured a homemade scotch egg served with dipping soldiers, HP sauce and a shot of Dambusters real ale. We also tried the seared scallops with butternut squash and cauliflower puree with pancetta crisps, and a seasonal addition to the menu: the white and green asparagus with prosciutto ham
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“Our Dambusters “Bouncing Bomb” celebrated local heritage, and was delicious!” served with an espresso martini. The cheesecake was beautifully created, and had a creamy yet light texture with a hint of mint. The chocolate chips added an extra crunch!
and vine tomatoes served with a homemade hollandaise sauce, a great lighter option to enjoy. For mains, we had the fillet of sea bass served on a seafood chowder with fondant potato and seasonal vegetables. This was a visually stunning dish and was perfectly presented. Next we had another signature dish on the menu - The Inn Burger which was absolutely divine. It featured a char grilled beef burger, Cote Hill blue cheese, grilled bacon, roasted field mushroom, beef tomato, lettuce and a burger sauce. All served with chips and a rocket and watercress salad and washed down with a glass of red wine. For dessert, we tried another favourite of ours: the mint chocolate chip cheesecake with a cherry kirsch coulis and a garibaldi biscuit 28
We also tried The Inn Sharer, and as the grey slate came to the table we were in awe. It featured six mini desserts including strawberry cheesecake, citrus mousse and chocolate fondant all served with vanilla ice cream and a popping candy surprise. A great option to share over a romantic bottle of wine or cocktail. All in all, we were highly impressed by both the atmosphere in the hotel along with the high quality food. Every dish we enjoyed was cooked exquisitely, with only the highest attention to detail and presentation. The passion and creativity of Scott and his kitchen team shines through, who all work together in absolute harmony. 2014 seems to be the year for The Inn at Woodhall Spa, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. A year of number ones, the team have a lot to celebrate - and with such a high quality elegant dining experience, we highly recommend you pay them a visit.
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Sample Menu STaRTERS The dambusters “Bouncing Bomb” £4.95 With homemade scotch egg, dipping soldiers, HP sauce and a shot of Dambusters real ale. Baked Camembert Sharer £11.50 Baked brie speared with roasted garlic, rosemary and a tangy red onion chutney served with homemade crusty loaf. Pan Fried Pigeon Breast Served with beetroot puree, blueberry jus and potato crisp.
£6.50
Thai Crab Cake £7.50 With a sweet chilli dip and watercress salad.
mainS Rack of Lamb £18.50 With a mint crust, squash puree, fondant potato, spring greens and a red wine jus. Goats Cheese and Spinach Linguini Served in a roasted red pepper and vine tomato sauce.
£9.00
Grimsby Haddock and Chips £10.50 Served fried or grilled with a choice of mushy peas or garden peas. Accompanied by chips. mixed Grill £17.95 With gammon steak, Lincolnshire sausage, lamb cutlet, 4oz of rump steak served with a free range egg, beef tomato, roasted flat mushroom, rocket and watercress salad, rosemary salted chips and onion rings.
PUddinG Raspberry Crème Brûlée With homemade shortbread biscuits.
£5.95
Pistachio and nougat Torte with mandarins, honey ricotta and flaked almonds.
£5.95
The inn Signature Brownie With morello cherries served with vanilla ice cream.
£5.95
Selection of Cheeses £7.50/14.50 Finest Lincolnshire cheese with homemade chutney and piccalilli, grapes, celery, walnuts and crackers.
Service Times: Lunch menu: Every day from 12 noon - 9.30pm. Evening menu: Every day from 6pm - 9.30pm.
Find out more: The Inn at Woodhall Spa, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6ST. Tel: 01526 353231. Web: www.theinnatwoodhallspa.co.uk.
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e believe in giving you the wedding of your dreams, The Oaklands Hall Hotel is your own country estate for the day and with 46 bedrooms offering a choice of individually designed Four Poster Feature Rooms, spacious Family Rooms and Executive Doubles making your special day even more memorable. The Oaklands Hall Hotel is licensed to hold both Civil Ceremonies and Partnership Ceremonies in a choice of 3 suites on any day of the week (subject to availability). We even offer our unique Valentines and New Years Eve wedding. We pride ourselves in making sure that it is a day to remember. From the moment you arrive, your wedding party will experience the full warmth of our hospitality, so you can relax and enjoy your big day with family and friends. Your Wedding Reception can be any size, and whether you decide to hold an intimate event for family and close friends,
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guide you through the history of the company and how each course compliments the champagne. ÂŁ85.00 per person.
As well as our Weddings we still have lots of other events going on throughout the year and certain dates are already filling up, our Laurent Perrier Champagne Evening is one not to miss and is our last champagne evening for 2014.
For more information on weddings or our events visit www.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk or email Lucy at meetings andevents@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk for a show round of what we can offer you.
Friday 24th October – Laurent Perrier Champagne Evening. A sumptuous 6 course menu complimented by some of the finest Laurent Perrier Champagnes. A sommelier from Laurent Perrier will be on hand to
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New at e Finch Hatton: Join us for Afternoon Tea Afternoon teas Sunday 3.30pm-6.30pm £8.95, or £10.95 with Prosecco. À la carte dining 12noon-2.30pm and 6pm-9.30pm. Sunday 12noon-7.30pm. The Finch Hatton Arms is a country retreat steeped in history and full of character. The property was previously used as a hunting lodge by Denys Finch Hatton who was played by Robert Redford in the film Out of Africa. These days the public house offers a warm and friendly atmosphere.
The Finch Hatton Arms boasts two restaurants with seating up to 100 people, making it an ideal venue or any party large or small. There is a choice of Table d’hote, A la Carte menu or specials available, using high quality produce that is sourced locally to ensure a fine dining experience.
Main St, Ewerby NG34 9PH Tel: 01529 460363 www.thefinchhattonarms.com
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The
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When England first entered the apple industry, it suffered due to imports. Adrian Barlow, Chief Executive for English Apples and Pears explains how, over the last 10 years, we have improved efficiency and increased our sales share
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throughout the autumn and winter months last year. This meant that the orchard tree roots were standing in water. They then have to use up energy reserves and gradually die due to waterlogging. Luckily this didn’t have devastating effects,” explained Adrian. We did have some good news for our apple industry. This season’s flowering is three weeks earlier than last, meaning harvesting can be carried out earlier this year.
“This season’s flowering is earlier and apples can be harvested earlier too great for our industry.” Adrian Barlow knows a thing or two about our apples. The chief executive of the English Apples and Pears Association, he works heavily to organise and develop the promotion of the English industry.
Main and Left: A local apple orchard. Above: The harvesting of apples will take place much earlier this year. Far Left: Apples on a production line.
The development of our apple crop this year has been significantly different to the last couple of years. We seem to have much milder weather this year from the flowering stage - without wet and cold weather it is much more favourable for apple growing.” “Although we had dismal wet weather
“Being able to harvest earlier is fantastic news for our apple industry - as it means English varieties are available much earlier for people to buy. The first major English varieties will be ready to harvest from early August, with the Cox available from beginning of September and the Gala from mid September. The Braeburn will be ready in time for Christmas!” Everything has been advanced which is highly beneficial. This isn’t just for consumers, but for the industry too. Having the apples ready earlier means growers can recover four weeks of sales that were lost last year, which was extremely damaging. “Last year, because we couldn’t fill the shelves with English stock, they were replaced by imports and other fruit varieties like soft and stone fruits, like the plum and grapes. As a result, the apple market was depressed. However, this year we saw a sales increase in January, and we’re hopeful this will continue to increase, with apples being ready much earlier.” With new orchards being placed in to production, it has meant more varieties and a bumper crop. There has been a significant increase in the production of Gala apples, which is the largest variety we 37
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“When England first entered the market it suffered due to imports. Continual advances has increased productivity and our presence, meaning there’s now potential for exporting.” Top: Over the years, England has heavily invested in technology and equipment. Above: Blossom.
grow in England and represents 27% of apples produced. “We are expecting to have an even better crop this year, with an increased volume. We have invested heavily in research and how we can replace imports and this is starting to pay off as we have increased our sales share from 23% to 37%.” When England first entered the market, it suffered due to these imports. Since the early 2000s, efficiency, varieties and outputs have all been improved which has led to this increase in sales.
“We can never determine the apple size until harvest - it all depends on the weather. Little rain, warm temperature and sunshine all encourage the growth. We’ve had this in abundance this year so we’re expecting a very good size of apples.” Biannualism also plays a part with our Braeburn crops. Each year alternates between high and low yields, so growers need to pick off the crop to prevent biannualism. If not, very large apples are produced which consumers don’t want. It is also a great year for new varieties like the Zari, Rubens, Jazz, and Kanzi which are estimated to have a 10% to 15% increase in production and inevitably, sales. The Caneo apple will also be 20% higher than last year. “This increase in both old and new varieties is great for our industry. Supermarkets will want to stock English varieties for longer, and we will be able to keep up with demand.
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The apple is seen as the King of all fruits and celebrated since the beginning of human history. It was, after all, the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden that Adam & Eve couldn’t resist. The apple is seen as the King of fruits - it is versatile, beautiful, and full of flavour. It was, after all, the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve could not resist. Historically, the apple has always been a celebrated fruit. Whether you start with Adam and Eve or the Stone Age, the apple has always had a presence. In Greek and Roman mythology, they are seen as symbols of love and beauty. It was the Romans who first brought the apple cultivation with them when they conquered England in the first century B.C. Wild apple trees grew in Britain in the Neolithic period, but inevitably it was the Roman’s who introduced varieties that had a much sweeter and greater taste.
We’ve also the potential to replace imports with our own produce grown in England, which is great news.” With continued advances in the industry, investment in new orchards and planting trees more efficiently to produce higher crop yields means our presence in the apple industry is only getting bigger and better. Enormous investments have also been made in pack houses, and with introducing modern equipment. Beneficial insects like bees are also being encouraged, by planting around orchards reducing the need for plant protection. “It’s estimated that production will increase gradually over the next five years - great news for the apple industry as it gives us the potential for exporting. We’ve started liaising with Secretary of State Owen Paterson who has been very supportive, creating a prosperous future for our apple industry”
Although they introduced different varieties, historical battles influenced the growing of apples, and many orchards were abandoned due to invasions. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, apple growing began to flourish. Even Henry VIII was a great advocate, and he instructed his fruitier Richard Harris to introduce new varieties which were then planted in his orchard. Methods of growing and raising apples were quite haphazard, until Thomas Andrew Knight came along. He undertook different experiments, which led to more apple varieties being introduced. Developing new varieties in Britain reached its greatest height in the late 19th, early 20th centuries, when Estate gardeners started to concentrate on growing apples in orchards with exceptional taste. Victorian explorers found new varieties from all over the world and bought them back to develop orchards and gardens. Specialist research centres then came in to effect, looking at ways to improve orchards. When the UK became an EEC member, there were no restrictions on importing apples throughout the world, like Golden
and Red Delicious, and Granny Smith. New Zealand also introduced other favourites like Gala and Braeburn, which are still popular. Orchards were planted, and despite initial cultural difficulties, growers began to produce these varieties with great success. One important factor for the success of Britain’s apple growing is our climate. Without extreme temperatures but adequate rainfall means our apples can grow slowly whilst developing flavour to its full potential. Although our climate does prevent us from growing certain varieties, we have unrivalled taste and flavour with those we can grow. Through research, imports, trialling and introductions, it is estimated that 2,300 apple varieties exist today. However a vast majority of these do not meet our demands or suffer certain defects such as blemishes, minute size, unappealing taste or poor yields and are susceptible to damage from pests and diseases. These varieties are the key for future varietal developments with apples. Our orchards today have seen heavier investments for production and innovative equipment, and are planted more intensely so even more apples can be produced.
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British to the
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Bramley Apples teamed up with TV Chef Phil Vickery to launch the Great Bramley Bake In – and this month, we take a look at some of the Great British public’s favourite Bramley Apple recipes... Images and recipes courtesy of www.bramleyapples.co.uk.
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Bramley, Parsnip and shropshire Blue Tarts Serves: 6. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 40-45 minutes. 350g shortcrust pastry • 2 large Bramley apples (approximately 400g) • 1 medium parsnip • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 2 large eggs • 75ml double cream • 4 tbsp chopped fresh chives • 175g Shropshire Blue cheese, cubed •
Preheat the oven to 180°c/gas mark 4. Roll out the pastry and line 6 x 10cm diameter 3cm deep fluted flan tins. Line each with crumpled baking parchment and half fill with baking beans. Bake for 10 mins, remove the paper and beans and cook for 5-10 mins until the base looks dry. Quarter, core and peel the apples. Reserve half an apple for the topping, placing it in cold water to prevent browning. Roughly chop the remaining apple and finely chop the parsnips. Place in a pan with 3 tbsp of water and the lemon juice, cover, bring to the boil then simmer until they are just tender. Remove from the heat, stir well then transfer to a plate to cool. Add the eggs, cream and seasoning to the cold apples, mix well, then stir through the cooked chopped parsnip, chives and chopped cheese. Spoon the filling into the cases. Thinly slice the remaining half an apple and arrange a few slices on the top of each tart, brush with the olive oil. Bake for 20-25mins until the top is golden brown. Carefully release the warm tarts from the tins and serve warm or cold with salad.
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Pot roast Pork Belly with Bramley Apples and Celery
Lancashire Cheese and Bramley Apple Pie
Serves: 4. Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 2 hours.
Serves: 8. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 40 minutes.
750g belly pork in 1 piece, rind removed • 2 tbsp oil • 1 small glass strong pork or chicken stock • 1 small glass dry cider • 2 large onions, very finely chopped • 6 cloves garlic, chopped • few sage leaves • 4 large sticks celery, finely chopped • 3 large Bramley apples (550g), peeled, cored and finely chopped • 100g chorizo or any spicy sausage, chopped roughly
Set the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Season the belly pork well with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the chopped chorizo if using and melt slightly. Next add the belly pork and brown well on both sides. Remove from the pan; make sure you leave in the chorizo. Add all the vegetables, the apples, sage and top with the pork, then add the cider and stock. Bring to a boil, and place a lid on the top. Cook in the oven for 1 hour 30-45 minutes or until soft. Mash the gravy and juices from the pan and thicken slightly. Serve with the pork.
1 x 500g ready-made dessert pastry (rolled out into 2 discs to fit tin) • 5 large Bramley apples (1kg), peeled and roughly chopped, not too small • 50g unsalted butter • 2 tbsp soft brown sugar • Pinch or two of black pepper • ½ tsp cumin ½ tsp allspice • 250g thinly sliced Lancashire cheese • 2 tsp fresh chopped sage • 1 lightly beaten egg
Pre heat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Heat a saucepan, add the butter and melt. Add the chopped apples, sugar, black pepper and spices, and cook until the slices soften. Line a loose bottomed baking dish with one of the discs of pastry. Lay the cheese and fresh sage in the base and fill with the thick apple stew and lightly egg the lip of the pastry dish. Top with the other disc of pastry. Trim the edges and crimp seal and make a steam hole in centre, and egg well. Place the pie in the pre heated oven and cook for 3540 minutes or until well golden. Cool slightly before serving.
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Toffee, Pecan and Bramley Apple Crumbles Serves: 8. Prep time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 20-25 minutes. 500g sweet or shortcrust pastry, ready rolled 1 large egg, beaten lightly • 175g granulated sugar • 100ml cold water • Zest and juice of 2 large lemons • 4 large Bramley apples (800g), peeled, cored and roughly chopped • 225g plain flour • 110g unsalted butter, very cold • 60g caster sugar • 75g finely chopped pecans or hazelnuts • You will need 8 x 10cm x 2cm fluted tins
Pre heat the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Roll out the pastry and line 8 x 10cm x 2cm deep tartlets, prick the bottoms with a fork. Place a disc of silicone or greaseproof paper in each and fill with baking beans. 44
Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned, remove from the oven and carefully remove the beans with a spoon and lift out the paper. Brush with a little beaten egg and return to the oven for 3 minutes to cook and seal well. Place the sugar and water in a large saucepan and place over a moderate heat and bring to the boil. The sugar will boil away for a few minutes turning slightly brown. At this point keep an eye on it as it will turn to a dark caramel fairly quickly. Add the lemon juice, zest and apples, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until half cooked Pour into a colander and drain well. Reserve the caramel sauce.
Place the flour and cold butter together into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Pour into a bowl, then spoon in the sugar and nuts. When ready to serve, place the tarts on a baking sheet. Spoon the warmed puree into the tarts, then top with caramel juice. Pile on the crumble mix leaving a domed centre. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until browned and cooked. If the pastry is too thin they will break here so ensure you leave it fairly thick when rolling out. Serve with vanilla ice cream and caramel apple juices.
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Bramley Apple and Calvados soufflè Serves: 4. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. 15g butter, melted • 100g caster sugar • 300g Bramley apples • 4 tsp cornflour • 15ml Calvados • 2 large eggs, separated • Icing sugar to dust
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 4. Brush the melted butter over the insides of four 150ml ramekin dishes and dust with caster sugar. Place on a baking tray. Quarter, core and peel the apples, then thinly slice. Place in a pan with 3 tbsp water and half the sugar. Cover, bring to the boil and cook until soft. Remove the lid and continue to cook until the mixture is smooth and thick. Blend the cornflour with a little cold water to make a smooth paste, add to the apple and cook, stirring for two minutes until it boils and is really thick. Transfer to a bowl and leave to cool. When the apple is cool, stir in the Calvados and egg yolks. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl until they are stiff. Add the remaining sugar and whisk until thick and shiny. Stir a spoonful of the egg whites into the apple mixture then gently fold in the remainder - be careful not to knock out too much air. Spoon into the ramekin dishes and level. Run your thumb around the edge of the dish making a slight indent. Bake for 10-15 mins or until risen and golden brown on top. Serve immediately, dusted with icing sugar.
Bramley Apple Cheesecake Serves: 8-10. Prep time: 25 minutes. Cooking time: 4 hours. 2-3 large Bramley apples (500g) • 100g caster or granulated sugar • 100ml water • 200g Rich Tea biscuits, crushed • 50g melted chocolate • 1 x 397g can condensed milk • 2 x 250g tubs mascarpone cheese • juice of 3 large lemons • Bramley apple and lime syrup topping: 225g granulated or caster sugar • 250ml cold water • Approximately 1 medium Bramley apple (150g) • juice and finely grated zest of 3 large limes • You will need a 20cm (8in) spring form tin, greased and base lined with baking parchment
Peel and core the apples, place in a pan, add sugar and water and cook until a thick pulp, then cool: the thicker the better. Mix the crushed biscuits with melted chocolate and lightly press the mixture into the tin to make an even layer. Chill for 20 minutes. Use an electric whisk to beat the condensed milk with the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the lemon juice and combine. Spread half the cream mixture onto the biscuit base. Spoon over half of the apple stew leaving a 3cm gap at the edge. Top with the remaining cream mixture, covering the edges to seal in the apple stew, then chill for 4 hours. Once chilled remove from the tin, place on a plate and spoon the rest of the stew into the centre of the cheesecake, carefully spread out again to 3cm of the edge. Dust heavily with icing sugar and serve in wedges with the syrup and thick set cream. Bramley apple and lime syrup topping: Place the sugar, water and finely chopped apple into a saucepan and gently cook until you have a soft thin puree. Blitz in a liquidiser for a good 5 minutes until you have a lovely velvety smooth puree/sauce. Pass through a fine sieve and cool. Once cooled add the lime juice and zest and stir in well.
Images and recipes courtesy of www.bramley apples.co.uk.
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Bramley Apple Brioche Serves: 8-10. Prep time: 15 mins. Cooking time: 40 mins. 5 medium Bramley apples (750g) • Juice and finely grated zest of 2 large lemons • 1 large rectangular brioche loaf, slightly stale • 200g Rodda’s clotted cream • 1 x 397g tin thick (condensed milk) caramel sauce • 4 tbsp brown sugar (optional) • 100g finely chopped bitter chocolate •
Pre heat the oven to 200ᵒC/gas mark 6. Peel, core and cook the Bramley apples in lemon juice until you have a very thick stew, add brown sugar if you wish. Cut the brioche in 5 even slices. Spread the clotted cream and caramel over 4 brioche slices evenly, leaving the top crust clean. Sprinkle over the finely chopped chocolate. Layer all 4 slices with just over half the stew, chill the rest. Stack and place the crust on top. Wrap tightly in foil, pressing firmly to compact. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25 minutes. Once cooked remove from the oven and press together again. Wrap in clean foil, cool and chill well overnight. Remove the next day. Serve in thick slices with perhaps a little more clotted cream and more of the stewed apple.
Bramley Apple spiced Meringue Serves: 6-8. Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 40 minutes. 225g plain flour • 115g unsalted butter, cubed • Pinch of salt • 1 medium egg • 2 tbsp cold water 5 large Bramley apples • Juice and zest of 2 lemons • 2 tbsp cold water • 4 medium egg yolks • 125g caster sugar • 25g diced salted butter • 4 medium egg whites at room temperature • Pinch cream of tartar • 80g caster sugar • 80g icing sugar • 2 tsp mixed spice • 2 tsp granulated sugar •
Pre heat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Put the butter, flour and salt into a food processor until fine breadcrumbs. Add the egg and ‘pulse’ until it comes together. Add a little water and mix to a soft dough. Roll out the lightly floured pastry about 30cm wide. Roll up the pastry on a rolling pin and unroll over a 25cm x 2cm deep flan ring with a loose bottom. Line and decorate the top edge. Prick the base and line with greaseproof paper, fill with baking beans and cook for 20 minutes to set the pastry. 46
Peel, core and cut the apples into 2cm pieces, place in a saucepan and add lemon juice, zest, water and cook over a low heat until broken down. Cool for 10 minutes. Once the pastry is ready, remove the beans. Beat the egg yolks into the slightly cooled apple puree, add the butter, sugar and stir until melted. Pour into the flan ring and pop into the oven and cook until just set (25 minutes). When done remove, and turn the oven up to 230°C. Place the egg whites and tartar into a mixing bowl and whisk until foamy. Add the caster sugar and whisk until very firm and glossy, then stir in the icing sugar and mixed spice. Pipe or decoratively spoon the meringue onto the flan. Sprinkle with a little granulated sugar and cook until slightly brown. Remove, before you cool and serve.
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Apple and Whisky Drizzle Cake Serves: 12. Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 1 hour. For the Cake: 2 large Bramley apples • 2 tbsp clear honey • 100g light brown sugar • 150g butter • 100ml thick double cream • 200g self raising flour • 100ml plain flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 2 medium eggs, beaten • For the Drizzle: 3 tbsp clear honey • 1 tbsp whisky
Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Grease and base line a 2pt loaf tin. Place the honey, sugar and butter in a small pan and gently heat, stirring until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream and cool for 5 minutes. Quarter, peel and core the apples and thinly slice. Sift the flours and baking powder into a large bowl, add the honey mixture and eggs, beat well for 1 minute. Spoon half the mixture into the loaf tin, then scatter over two thirds of the apple slices, top with the rest of the cake mix then level the surface. Arrange the last apple slices in a line down the centre of the cake. Bake for 1 hour until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 5 mins, before removing from the tin. Warm the honey and whisky in a saucepan and then drizzle over the cake. Leave until cold then serve.
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In-cider Information Cider was introduced following the Norman Conquest and making your own cider can be easy - start now and you’ll be ready for Christmas! We go on a journey of cider discovery with local expert Simon Russell.
Our cider history is indeed a long and fascinating one. Introduced following the Norman conquest, apple trees were growing well before the Roman’s came. “Cider gradually began to replace wine. Due to climate changes, different areas in England and Northern France were less suitable for growing grapes. This, combined with historical factors, established cider production as we know it. It’s more popular than ever before and there’s never been a broader range of quality ciders for people to enjoy,” says Russell. As the popularity of cider began to grow, different apple varieties created new ciders. “Cider became the drink of the people. Every farm would have a few cider trees as well as cooking and dessert apples in their orchard. It even became customary to pay a part of a labourer’s wage in cider!” The styles of cider are very diverse - from traditional with a heavy flavour to pale, light fruity ciders, with limitless potential. “There are different styles that can be produced - with hundreds of varieties, and great traditions of using culinary or dessert apples as part of the blend, or used entirely.
“We are increasingly interested in the quality and provenance of our food and drink – where it from and how it is made, and cider has a very strong story to tell given the many quality producers of all scales.” Each cider type requires different techniques and raw materials to achieve the desired flavour and aroma. Some are made to a low
“We are still very much about ‘local’ - swapping imported wine for locally or even homemade cider is very popular.” strength by fermentation being stopped by filtration and cooling. It is then matured before bottling, ending with a vanilla taste. Traditional English cider is made from bittersweet apples with a much higher alcohol level. Other ciders can be pale and have subtle tastes. The key is to control and select raw materials and ingredients, and the processing stages to acquire the right blend.
“People are still very much interested in all things ‘local’, so the option to swap an Aussie Chardonnay shipped half way around the world for a quality drink produced locally has great appeal. And the notion of considering cider instead of wine makes sense as cider apples have all the components that give wine flavour, body and character – like natural sweetness, acidity, astringency, and tannin.” Even modern cider making relies on the same basic principles that have been applied for centuries, and can be used to make your own cider. There’s never a shortage of apples. Make sure you pick carefully so you have the right balance. You’ll need 9kg of apples cut in to quarters. It’s easier to extract the juice if you create a pulp first using an electric blender. The next stage of cider making is the pressing, and is easier with a Press. It’s best to allow the juice to be extracted slowly moving your juice from the press to a bucket or glass Demijohn as you go. When all the juice has been extracted, insert cotton wool into the bottle necks containing the juice. “The fermentation of the cider is a lengthly process, but is well worth the wait when you can enjoy a glass of your homemade cider over the Christmas dinner table.” After 24 hours, add white wine yeast, and leave for a few days until the fermentation stage has calmed. Remove the cotton wool, and fit a fermentation trap until the process has stopped and move to a clean Demijohn. Once your cider has almost cleared and the fermentation has stopped, you will need to siphon it to a swing-top, wine or champagne bottle. You can adjust the taste of your cider, adding Malic Acid to increase the acidity, or precipitated chalk to decrease it. “To finish the cider, you will need to add a level teaspoon of sugar to each litre to sweeten the taste. This will produce a dry cider with a sparkle ready for you to enjoy with the family at the Christmas table.” 49
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August is a great time for harvesting apples, so we take a look at some of the tastiest, and most refreshing ciders to enjoy with friends and family over the barbecue this summer.
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Cornish Orchards won the coveted national gold prize at Camra’s Cider and Perry Championships for its Farmhouse Cider. And the Blush, is something else. Pressed raspberries are blended with apples to give a crisp, sparkling flavour that can be drunk just like pink champagne.
This is Sandford Orchards’ most popular cider. It has bags of fruit and truly satisfying cider bite delivered in a genuinely quaffable and light balanced cider. This is a light and fruity "proper" cider that can be drunk with ease on a sunny afternoon or a cold winter evening.
Savanna Dry is a dry cider from South Africa with classic, crisp flavours. Made from Elgin Apples grown in the Western Cape, Savanna Dry Premium Cider is made to be enjoyed by everyone and is best served with a wedge of lemon in the neck of the bottle taken fresh from the ice.
This will really put the curl back in your tail. Crack open the cap and the astringent characteristic bitter aroma of dry cider apples assaults your snout. The taste is more subtle, with a bittersweet flavour note and a much longer finish than a typical dry cider with a hint of sweetness.
Thatchers have captured the essence of unique English variety in a light, fragrant, softly sparkling medium dry cider with a distinctive character all of its own. Daintily sparkling, dry and light – this is a cider for all year round. The distinctive Katy apples are great with chicken or pasta.
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Main: The property is an upside-down house, with the drawing room situated upstairs and a terrace leading to the garden. Below: There is one bedroom situated downstairs with fitted wardrobes and an adjacent shower room.
The first thing that grabs your attention as you enter the grounds of The Coach House in Louth is the unusual front of the property. The Grade II listed property that was built in the 1840s reminds you somewhat of the Dutch Colonial architecture style. The Coach House was originally used as the coach house for its neighbouring property, The Sycamores. Since its current owner, Audrey moved in over nine years ago, she has significantly updated the property, adding her own style. “I moved here over nine years ago on my own after my husband passed away. Tony and I have lived here together for four years. Luckily, although it’s an old house, I didn’t need to do any structural updates to the property. I really didn’t want to rush when it came to decorating - I put my own mark
“The Coach House was originally the coach house for its neighbouring house, The Sycamores.” on it gradually and wanted to make it my own. I worked closely with local businesses to decorate my home, including Lees Furnishers in Grimsby who supplied all of the carpets and curtains,” says Audrey. One significant update that Audrey has made is to the kitchen. Enlisting the help of a local kitchen and bathroom company, Richard Sutton Design in Grimsby, they worked together to create a space that is both practical and modern. When it came to designing the kitchen, Audrey wanted something simple and functional. Richard Sutton created a sensible kitchen with everything she needed. “When it came to changing the kitchen, I didn’t want anything too fussy with lots going on. I just wanted what I needed without being over cluttered. I had intricate
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glass tiles fitted above the cooker which sparkle in the light, black granite worktops and Alno cupboards.” There are also a number of fitted appliances concealed within the modern-looking kitchen including a large corner walk in fridge and two full height freezers, a dishwasher, Falcon gas/electric cooker, a Gaggenau steam oven and large focal point Elica extractor fan. The kitchen leads to the breakfast room that is currently being used as a sitting room by the couple. The breakfast room opens out into the courtyard garden that has raised planted flowerbeds. There is a downstairs double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an adjacent shower room. The downstairs lounge/dining room has an electric fire within a marble surround, and leads to the conservatory, another addition made by Audrey when she bought the property.
Left: Black granite and macassar style units give the kitchen a contemporary feel whilst integrated appliances ensure practicality. Above: The house has four reception rooms with a wood burner to the drawing room.
“When it came to her kitchen, Audrey sought to design something simple but functional.” “One of the places I love in my home is the conservatory. It has created a peaceful, sunny and relaxing place to sit and relax with fantastic views out on to the garden.” As you make your way through the house, you’ll find another unusual characteristic the extensive drawing room is actually situated upstairs. It features a wood burner within a stone fireplace, along with two traditional oak beams that run throughout the entirety of the room. It also has the original windows from when the property was built, and has two separate patio doors that lead to the large south facing patio with beautiful views out on to the garden. There’s also a dumbwaiter lift from the kitchen to the upstairs lounge. “It should be for food but I use it for logs for the fire as we eat downstairs.” said Audrey. 57
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Another quirky characteristic is that even though the property is spread over two floors, no matter which floor you are on you can leave the house on the same level and be in a garden. “We love the upper terrace as it leads straight through to the garden from the drawing room so often have the doors open in the summer,” continued Audrey.
and minutes walk from the Louth Golf Club The Coach House is a very private home.
There are currently three bedrooms. A double bedroom with an adjacent shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs the master double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and stone colour floor to ceiling tiles. The other upstairs double bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
“As soon as I stepped foot in the door it felt like home straight away, and knew this was the right property for me. When I moved in, I spent a lot of time outside in the garden landscaping it,” continued Audrey.
Although very close to Louth town centre, near to the King Edward Grammar School
Above: The property has three bedrooms with two en suites.
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It has a brick wall covered with clematis that surrounds the garden. Audrey has spent a lot of time improving the garden, installing two fountains and a balustrade. There are also electric gates to the entrance and security cameras.
The couple have recently taken up boating and this has meant they have to commute some distance to the mooring. Although they love living at The Coach House, they have decided to move to Burton Waters near Lincoln and downsize. “This home is full of charm and character, and is a great family home. We love it here.”
About This Property: Style: Grade II Listed coach house in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Receptions: Four reception rooms. Bedrooms: Three bedrooms, two with en suite. One bedroom is featured downstairs. Other features: Updated modern kitchen, conservatory/sun room, double garage, upstairs lounge with a log burner and dumbwaiter lift from the kitchen, courtyard garden, electric gates. Guide Price: £525,000.
Find out more: Estate Agency: Savills, Doddington Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 3SE. Tel: 01522 508900. Web: www.savills.com.
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The ‘Milky Way’
to designing your home This month, we speak to design expert heather hocking at Aitch interiors about the design trends hitting homes this year, and her exclusive powder paint from Miss Mustard Seeds - The Milk Paint. Words and photograph: Ceri Jackson
When it comes to decorating your home, there are so many different trends for 2014 to keep your eye out for. “There are lots of current trends that can help you transform your home, from florals and abstracts, soft pastels to blues. Shades of blue is really big at the moment, from bright Azure through the dark navy blues” says Heather Hocking of Aitch Interiors. It is also time for the return of glaze cottons, which were very popular in the late 80s and early 90s. Fabrics and wallpapers are also starting to incorporate more texture, and incorporating softer colours and nature scenes with trees, florals, seed heads and meadow landscapes with geometric prints. “For a quick fix if you don’t want a complete makeover is keeping neutral backgrounds whilst using strong accent colours with throws, cushions or curtains to bring in a bold colour without having lots going on.” You can also use one of a kind pieces as a starting point for a room, like a vintage chaise longue. Using a bright fabric can help take it out of its comfort zone and add an edge of originality to a room. Botanical prints from Sanderson are still very popular, which feature statement
patterns like the Capuchins, tropical trees, birds and butterflies. Vintage and shabby chic is still very much an ongoing trend and a great way to achieve this look is with the new Miss Mustard Seed milk paint, which is exclusive to Aitch Interiors in Lincolnshire. There are 18 shades available, and the product is known as a casein paint. “These paints contain milk protein, which has been used for thousands of years since cavemen painting on caves. It has even been found on decorations in King Tutankhamun’s tomb. The ingredients are entirely natural - milk, lime, chalk and earthern pigments that are found in clay so it’s a very environmentally friendly product.” The milk paint starts as a powder, which is then mixed with water and you can make as much or as little as you need. It is very easy to use and is great to use on walls, and for achieving different effects on wood. You can also use it on metal and glass. “You can achieve the driftwood look that gives a beach hut chic feel. The controlled distressed is where you rub the paint with a wax puck, apply a top coat and distress where you want to using sandpaper. The chippy look is when the paint cracks on its own.” This new and innovative product is great for those wanting to create their own masterpieces for their home, from small wooden heart decorations and mirrors, to drawers and dressers. Heather also holds weekend workshops for those wanting to learn more. For more information, please call Heather on 01522 810961.
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JACK OF ALL TRADES
At sixteen, Jack Vettriano left school to become a mining engineer. What began as a hobby has since made him one of the most popular British artists of today, with one of his best known works selling for nearly ÂŁ750,000.
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“This year, the self-taught painter Jack Vettriano celebrates 20 years as a world famous artist bursting with talent.”
When Jack Vettriano was born in Fife, Scotland in 1951, little did he know then that he would become one of the most famous artists of his era. This year, the 60 year old painter is celebrating his 20th anniversary, so we decided to find out the method behind the talent.
Leaving school at the tender age of sixteen, Jack became a mining engineer; a far cry from the world-famous artist he is today. It wasn’t until his 21st birthday, when he received a gift from a girlfriend that his road to painting would begin. “I remember back to my 21st birthday. A girlfriend gave me a set of watercolour paints, and from then on - I spent most of my spare time teaching myself to paint. It began as a hobby,” says Jack. The budding artist spent the next few years painting behind closed doors until, 17 years 68
later Jack first submitted two paintings to the Royal Scottish Academy’s annual exhibition. Jack Vettriano went on to submit his first two paintings in 1989, which were both accepted and sold on the first day. This was a great achievement for the selftaught painter, and from that point on he continued to learn more and more about painting. “Because I had no formal training, I evolved a technique out of observing what other artists did and finding a methodology that suited me. I took from Monet and the French Impressionists, the laying down of a warm orange pink ground on the canvas
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before anything else. This gives a warmth and luminescence to the final painting that is invaluable. I do no preparatory sketches but I do take a lot of photographs and then plot out the design of my painting directly onto the canvas, in pencil, before I start to block in the layers of colour. I haven’t really changed my technique at all over the years other than introducing the use of more sophisticated material.” continued Jack. Jack submitted three more paintings the following year for the prestigious Summer Exhibition at London’s Royal Academy. Jack received an equally enthusiastic reaction, and it seemed his exciting new life as an artist was finally taking off. Over the last 20 years, interest in Jack Vettriano’s work has grown incredibly, and he has celebrated sell-out solo exhibitions in places like Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong and New York. A particularly exceptional year in Jack’s career was back in 2004, when his most well known painting, The Singing Butler, was sold at a Sotheby auction for £750,000. “2004 was a great year for my career. My most well known painting, The Singing Butler sold at auction for an incredible price. Leven was a lovely place to grow up, and I found a lot of my inspiration there. People don’t realise how breathtaking the beaches are - it’s 45 minutes away on the train from Edinburgh and yet you feel like you are in a faraway land. Leven Beach is famously long 70
and is not only stunningly beautiful but there is always lots going on. You can tell how much I love the beaches from my early paintings such as ‘The Billy Boys’ and ‘The Singing Butler.’ People just seemed to respond to the imagery and the romance of couples dancing on the sands.” Following the auction, Jack was awarded an OBE for Services to the Visual Arts and was the subject of a South Bank Show
“Inspiration comes from my childhood home in Fife, the beaches in Leven and the area’s dance halls.” documentary. Bob Bee directed and produced ‘Jack Vettriano: The People’s Painter’ for Melvyn Bragg's South Bank Show.
Stewart and Zara Phillips, the latter was part of a charity fund raising project for Sport Relief. “The painting of Zara Phillips was captured in a documentary broadcast on BBC1, and was to help raise money for Sport Relief which was a great cause. I was pleased to be part of such a great project.” A year later, in 2008, Jack was commissioned by the Yacht Club of Monaco to create a series of paintings to mark the centenary of their world famous yacht, Tuiga. The subsequent exhibition, ‘Homage a Tuiga,’ premiered in Monaco as part of Classic Yacht Week in September, before touring to the UK in 2010. “After the commission for the yacht club, I showcased an exhibition of over forty new paintings called ‘Days of Wine & Roses, and was inspired by the time spent in Milan and the French Riviera.” continued Jack. The exhibition was officially opened at the Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery in Fife in 2010, by First Minister, the Rt Hon Alex Salmond SNP, before touring to London, opening at Heartbreak in September.
Jack Vettriano went on to be represented by Portland Gallery in London from 1994 to 2007, but the relationship ended after 13 years in business together.
Jack went on to create his self-portrait, ‘The Weight,’ which went on long-term display at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh when it re-opened after a major three-year refurbishment programme.
It was then that Jack started undertaking a variety of private projects, including commissions to paint portraits of Sir Jackie
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get yourself. When I was young, I never asked myself why. You just accept this is your lot,” explained Jack
image onto canvas, a working method which was also documented in the BBC 4 film, “What Do Artists Do All Day?”
“The majority of my work relies heavily on narrative though I never much like to discuss the narrative, preferring as I do to allow the viewer to compose their own, perhaps more personal scenarios. They are very much about the women, about me struggling with something I still don’t understand and probably never will: how women can’t see what power they have over men.”
“I have always sought the company of women over men. This is not purely a sexual endeavour; as companions, they possess a range of qualities that far outweigh those of mere man.” Jack continued.
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To celebrate his career, a Retrospective exhibition to mark 20 Years of Vettriano’s career opened at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow in September 2013. The exhibition went on to break the record for the most visited exhibition at Kelvingrove, with 130,000 visitors.
“A lot of my inspiration comes from my childhood home in Fife, especially beaches in Leven and the dance halls across the area. I am a lover of film and music, and often take inspiration from Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell or lighting in a David Lynch film.” Perhaps seen as a controversial figure, Vettriano has had his fair share of critics as well as a strong following of supporters throughout his career. But 20 years later, he’s still seen as The People’s Painter. Jack Vettriano is represented exclusively by the Heartbreak Gallery. www.heartbreakpublishing.com www.jackvettriano.com
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Right: The Dancing Butler, Billy Boys and Blue Blue. Below: Jack’s self portrait, The Weight.
“My work relies heavily on narrative though I prefer the viewer to compose their own.”
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Local
The National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford has five gallery spaces dedicated to contemporary craft and design, and is home to the Design Factory, the UK’s leading support organisation for artists and design makers.
Bluestone Art Gallery is situated on Lincoln’s high street and is the largest commercial gallery of its kind in Lincoln. It boasts two floors filled with a huge range of original paintings, limited edition prints, fine glassware and sculpture.
They also have a shop full of beautiful things for you and your home and a friendly café. There is free entry and the centre is open every day.
The gallery showcases some of England’s best loved award-winning artists including the likes of Jack Vettriano and Doug Hyde. Alongside the art on show is a fast and reliable custom framing service able to frame any job to your specifications and within whatever time frame you require. Friendly staff can help navigate your needs, whether it’s framing a family heirloom or finding a unique work of art for your home.
www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk.
www.bluestoneart.co.uk
Gildings Auctioneers, founded in 1980, is the region’s principal auction house, hosting sales at Market Harborough fortnightly.
Itch Gallery is a vibrant little gallery in the heart of Rutland, and is run by award winning business woman and ceramicist, Jenny Creasey.
Golding Young are a chartered auctioneers and valuers that have been serving Lincolnshire for 150 years.
Offering over 500 lots of art and antiques each sale, it provides a unique opportunity for buyers to obtain period furnishings, art, and objects for their homes from 15th century furniture, to post-war design classics.
Itch Gallery works with the most talented British artists and makers to bring an eclectic range of affordable contemporary art, craft and design.
Galleries This month, we profile some of the best galleries and auction houses in the area...
The quarterly Fine Art auctions feature the very best of pieces found throughout the local counties. Public viewing days are on Saturday morning and Monday prior to each auction with online auction catalogues. In-house experts, with over 150 years of experience in antiques, are also on hand to provide guidance. www.gildings.co.uk.
They hold inspiring workshops, clubs, groups, short courses, talks, events and demonstrations. The centre is thrilled to welcome back the work of artist Meekyoung Shin for a solo exhibition which opens on 26th July.
They are the only firm in the region to have two qualified chartered arts and antiques surveyors who specialise in the valuation and sale of fine art.
At Itch Gallery, you can expect a refreshing change from the mass production that is available on the high street, with lots of unique and handcrafted artwork, cards and gifts.
From traditional works to modern British and world artists most subject matter can be covered by their professionals. Whether looking to sell or valuing for insurance, they have the expertise and experience to advise. Three sales are held every month for pictures, prints and sculptures with values up to £1,000. Specialist catalogue sales for higher value works are held three times per year.
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www.goldingyoung.com.
The gallery stocks a whole range of art and craft including original paintings, ceramics, glass, handmade jewellery, prints, sculpture and textiles.
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After countless moves, shan and Greg Jones didn’t have to look far to find their ‘forever home.’ The village grapevine worked its magic and they were soon embarking upon an unusually relaxed and trouble-free renovation of their 17th century home...
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Shan and Greg Jones had moved more times than they could count prior to finding their current home. “Greg was in the Navy so we were always on the move.” Shan explains. “When he left the Navy I wanted to find our ‘forever home’ a home for the children to grow up in.” says Shan. And as luck would have it their forever home came to them. “We were living nearby and local people knew that we were looking for a period house in the area that needed work.” “The village grapevine worked its magic in our favour.” Shan continues. “The house was not on the market but the owners heard of our quest and invited us to have a peek.”
Unlike so many home buying and renovation stories, both sale and makeover were hitch free.
And what a fortuitous peek that was. Shan knew that the house, half hidden by wild overgrown gardens, was right for them. “I saw its potential. It needed work, it was the right size, and had wonderful grounds that included two beautiful streams. We decided to buy it.” Shan recalls. GAP Photos.
Unlike so many home buying and renovating stories, the sale and the renovation were hitch free.
“Buying was easy because we were the only ones interested. And the renovation was straightforward because we had a great builder, Ron.” remembers Shan. The family lived off site during the renovation. The first priority was the grounds. “One of outbuildings had collapsed and the rubble
Opposite: The couple wanted to give the 17th century building, with its later 19th century additions, back its heritage. Top: For similar chairs see Duresta’s Durrell range from its Domus collections. Above: Visit local antiques dealers and specialist fairs for Chinese blue pottery. Dating back from the 18th century, these examples suit the age of the property.
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“It was exciting reviving the history of the house. We even found original flagstones in the cellar!” needed clearing and we carved a driveway out of the field in front of the house so that the builder, could have access to the house.” says Shan. Inside, the house had been cared for by the previous owners but Shan wanted to give the house its heritage back. “The building is fascinating. A farmer built the house in the late 17th century and the church added a wing in the early 19th century. We joined the two parts together by adding a doorway off the hallway. Greg’s den sits in the older part of the house and our kitchen and sitting room sits in the newer wing.” explains Shan. Under Shan’s instructions, the builders installed central heating, new windows and doors using original fittings as a template and restored as many period features as possible. “It was exciting reviving the history of the house. We found original flagstones in the cellar. We pulled them up and re-laid them in the hallway, so the entrance is wholly authentic.” says Shan. Shan waited until seven years ago to create a new kitchen and conservatory extension. “I love cooking for friends and family so I wanted a kitchen where I could cook and still be in the company of our guests.” says Shan. She worked with her preferred supplier to create her functional and beautiful painted kitchen. “I love the island. It’s multi purpose. I prepare food here and we eat at it. And the open plan dining area 80
is perfect for dining with bigger groups. But we kept the original Aga. It must be thirty years old and it still works perfectly.” says Shan. Shan’s current pared back and elegant décor of neutral tones with plantation-shuttered windows is a far cry from her earlier decorating style. “I began with mismatched pieces and family heirlooms as any young family would and my style was quite chintzy. I had floral walls and fabrics and heavy drapes. As the children left home I redecorated to create a simpler look.’ says Shan. Now that the children have left home Shan often thinks of moving on; “I would like to do up a small house nearby.” says Shan. “But our first grandchild, Taliesin, was born recently and I am turning the guest bedroom into a nursery. I look forward to seeing him run around our garden so we will be staying a while. Who knows perhaps this is our forever home?’
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Left/Above: Shan restored old chairs and had them recovered. For a large blue and white check fabric similar to this try Colefax’s Eaton. Words: Shan Jones, GAP Photos. Photographs: Mark Bolton, GAP Photos.
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Time to Share... You don’t need to travel a million miles to experience a fantastic holiday resort. This month, we visit the idyllic Barnsdale Hall to chat about their provision of timeshare opportunities...
Originally constructed in 1890 as a family hunting lodge for the VI Earl Fitzwilliam, The Old Hall at Barnsdale is set in 60 acres of parkland with stunningly breath taking views out over Rutland Water. Today, Barnsdale Hall is an idyllic place where you can relax and unwind, either as a family holiday, long weekend or quick get away. Keeping up with the latest trends, they have also introduced the Time Share - a great way of owning a little bit of Barnsdale. There’s a new lifestyle in the leisure market everyday life is getting more and more hectic, so for a one off payment you can
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enjoy a holiday home every year for a week to suit you and your lifestyle. This includes a lodge, apartment or cottage depending on the space you need. There is an annual maintenance fee, which covers all of the maintenance aspects for your holiday home. “What makes us unique at Barnsdale is on top of a weeks stay at your convenience, you will also have full access to the extensive leisure facilities that are on offer here at the holiday resort. We currently have over 2,400 owners, and a high percentage of those are local. That’s because as well as enjoying the leisure facilities during your stay, you also
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receive concessionary use all year round when you take part in our Time Share scheme, regardless of when you stay here so it’s a great offer,” says Russell Waters, General Manager. Onsite facilities include a gymnasium with personal trainers, tennis and squash courts, crazy golf and a 9 hole pitch and putt, bowls lawn, snooker and table tennis. For the pleasure seekers out there looking for a more relaxing experience, there is also access to spa pools, sauna and steam room, a swimming pool, beauty room and hair salon at a discounted rate. There’s plenty of things to do close by too guaranteed to keep the children (and you) occupied. This includes leisure activities like golf, sailing, falconry, birdwatching, and fly fishing, and exploring historic market towns.
“We are happy to help arrange any of the leisure activities for you too, such as cycle hire or a full or half day fly fishing on the lakes with Rutland Water Trout Fishing. That way, you can literally turn up and go out and about exploring straight away if you wanted to,” continued Russell. There are different units available at Barnsdale, from the Lodges which can sleep from four to eight persons that are situated right on the edge of Rutland Water, to the Penthouse Apartments and Mews Cottages. There’s also Cottesmore Lodges, which interiors are upside down with the sleeping quarters downstairs and living space upstairs with a large outdoor patio. That way everyone can enjoy the views! Each holiday home is fully equipped with the highest quality, state of the art kitchen appliances, as well as flatscreen televisions. Guests also receive a great discount for the restaurant, or they can make full use of the kitchen facilities if they want - often cooking up their
Above: there’s plenty of leisure activities to enjoy at Barnsdale Hall.
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“You can also exchange your time share, giving you the opportunity to choose from over 4,000 resorts worldwide.” very own trout that they caught that day from the lake. “This is such a tranquil place - you can spend hours just walking around the resort, take part in different activities or even just enjoy a picnic outside.” Another great thing about having a Time Share with Barnsdale is that if you fancied a week somewhere different in the UK, or even abroad, you can. All you need to do is bank your week with an exchange company, and you can start experiencing new places globally with over 4,000 resorts worldwide to choose from. On top of all there is to offer - Barnsdale Hall is also an award winning holiday resort, snatching up the Gold Crown, the highest accreditation from RCI, the largest timeshare exchange network in the world. They are also listed as a Premium Resort with Interval International, with both of these being awarded purely through hotel reviews and customer feedback - showing they are definitely in the lead when it comes to holiday homes! 86
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The Bee’s Knees Beekeeping is becoming a popular hobby in Britain, but with changes in agricultural techniques and fewer wildflowers, their numbers are falling. This month, learn all about beekeeping and how you can help Words: Ceri Jackson Photographs: Rob Davis Beekeeping is becoming a very popular hobby in Britain, and both honeybees and bumblebees are becoming increasingly under threat due to changes to the countryside. Agricultural techniques have changed, and there are far fewer wildflowers in the landscape than there used to be, which has resulted in each bee species struggling to survive, with some have already become extinct. The British landscape was once much more colourful - fields had more wildflowers, and these supported a diversity of wildlife. Technology and demand for more food production has meant that traditional agricultural practices were abandoned in favour of techniques which increased productivity, ultimately reducing wildflowers in the countryside. Bees rely entirely upon flowers for food, so it is unsurprising that their population has rapidly declined. Fortunately, there is a lot that we can do to help bee populations.
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Farmers can make a few simple changes to techniques, which could mean more flowers bloom, and bee populations can start to recover. Work can also be done throughout our communities. Planting bee-friendly plants in your garden can help attract bees, as well as keeping your own beehive. Starting your own beehive can be relatively simple, and very rewarding if you decide to start making your own honey too. You just need the know-how before you get started. In the UK, there are around 250 species of bees: 24 species of bumblebees, around 225 species of solitary bee and just a single honeybee species. Bumblebees look quite different from honeybees and solitary bees, the most reliable difference being that bumblebees are usually larger, and covered with dense hair, and live in nests rather than in a hive. Honeybees have been producing honey the same way for over one hundred and fifty million years. One hive can produce 60lb or more in a good season, however an average hive would be around 25lb. Probably two of the most important things you need are a hive to house your bees, and a bee suit with veil. There are a variety of hives available for your garden, the most popular being National, Commercial, Langstroth and WBC in the United Kingdom. There is a wider choice of hives you can choose, including
top-bar hive designs, ‘heritage’ designs, Dartington and Beehaus, to name but a few! Within your hive you will need a variety of components, including a floor, entrance block, varroa screen, brood boxes, supers, queen excluders, crown boards and a roof. You also need other accessories such as brood and super frames, foundation wax sheets and mouse guards. A smoker is a great tool to have to calm your bees too. You will also need specialist equipment which will not only protect you but help in handling your bees. Once you have built your hive, it’s time to invest in honey bees. A colony of bees is called a superorganism, and they all work together in order for the colony to survive.
“The Queen Bee’s main purpose is to lay eggs - so she’s a very important part of the bee colony.”
You may be able to buy your bees locally from a fellow beekeeper or breeder. And later in the year you may even be lucky enough to acquire a swarm from a local collector! A great place to start is to talk with the your local beekeeping association. In early season, you can buy a frame nucleus’ of bees which includes the honey bees with brood, food and the all important Queen. These are usually called ‘nucs’ by beekeepers. It is highly recommended that you buy bees that have been bred locally or within the UK rather than being imported. Within a honeybee colony, there are usually three types of bees - but the colony has only one Queen. In the summer, there are around 3,000 drones, or males, and 60,000 female worker bees. Once we hit Autumn, the drones are shut out of the hive and there are only 7,000 workers to keep the colony going throughout the winter. The Queen Bee’s role is to lay the eggs. During April and May, she lays eggs day and night - producing 2,000 eggs a day, but she mates only once. Within the hive, there are three types of wax cell used for the eggs. In the smallest cell, the Queen lays her fertilised eggs, which produce the female worker bees in 21 days. In the larger cells, she lays unfertilised eggs which become the male drone bees in 24 days. A very special cell that hangs vertically downwards is used to produce new Queens. A word of caution - if a colony is producing these cells, you know you have an impending swarm on your hands!
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Throughout her life, the Queen Bee emits a pheromones, or ‘Bee Perfume’ that only the bees in the hive can smell. These odours tell the bees that the queen is still with them and all is well in the hive. This chemical pheromone communication is sophisticated and the ‘personality’ of a beehive will change if the beekeeper changes an old queen for a young one. In this way you will have some control over both the temper and the enthusiasm of your honey bee colony. Although the queen lays the eggs, she does not rule the colony, and infact has a smaller brain than a worker bee. If your beehive is created in the right way, you can expect to have around 35,000 bees in high summer, which then drops to around 5,000 in the winter. In the summer a worker bee will only live for about 40 days, but with no young raised over the winter months, the workers born in the autumn will live until the following spring. The Queen can live up to five years but as far as beekeepers are conerned, she is really past her prime in her third year. When a bee is born it’s first job is to clean out the cell in which it was born. Jobs are allocated on the basis of age, beginning with the cleaning of any cells and keeping the brood warm. As they get a couple of days older, they then feed the older and younger larvae. Between 12 and 17 days, they start to produce wax and build the comb. This is when a bee begins to collect food and also carries out any undertaker duties. From 18 to 21 days, the bee guards the hive entrance, making sure no rogue bees enter the colony.
When a bee hits 22 days, this is when flying from the hive begins and they can start to pollinate plants and flowers collecting pollen, nectar and water.
Their main aim is to collect nectar, which contains a sugar called sucrose. The bees have special stomachs which contain an enzyme which stops honey from fermenting.
Once the bees start to fly from the hive, they begin to use the position of the sun to navigate, but there is evidence they use the earth’s magnetic field. Bees’ eyes are quite sensitive to polarised light which penetrates through even thick cloud so they are able to ‘see’ the sun in poor weather. Honeybees’ eyes are also sensitive to the blue end of the spectrum and ultra violet. Flowers reflect large amounts of ultra violet light and appear very bright to a bee. The ‘Honey Dance’ is performed by special bees called ‘Scout Bees,’ whose sole job is to locate nectar and relay directions to their comrades back at the hive. Scout bees dance in a figure-of-eight, the axis denotes the direction to the plant relative to the sun, and the number of 8's they dance indicates the distance they need to travel. That way each honey bee can set off on their journey with an itinerary, and equipped with enough honey to keep them energised until their return, loaded with nectar.
This enzyme breaks down the sugar into glucose and fructose.
Honey bees can fly as far as five miles for food, but they usually stick to around a mile from the hive. A strong colony can fly the equivalent distance of flying to the moon, with a speed of about 15-20mph.
When collecting the honey, the Queen Bee is kept below the upper boxes in the hive (called supers) by a wire or plastic grid that the Queen is too large to fit through (called a Queen excluder).
This is passed from bee to bee and is broken down more and more each time, until finally, it is ready to be transferred into a cell in the bees wax. The next stage of the honey manufacturing process is the Fan Dance. The bees need to reduce the moisture content of the honey in the cells from 80% to 20% water, and to do that all the bees have to line up and buzz, fanning an air current around the hive. This creates a noise and a wonderful aromatic smell. When the cells are full, the bees make more wax and cap off the cells to create their very own storage container for times of shortage like the winter months. When they need it, all they do is chew off the wax cap. This the time to remove the cells so you can use it to make your honey - replacing with recycled honeycombs so the bees can get to work again. The key to beekeeping is making sure the bees still have enough honey to tide them over during honey droughts.
“If done right, a beehive can have around 35,000 bees, all working in the colony together.”
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As the bees cannot raise above this queen excluder only honey is stored in the supers. As the season progresses you can add more supers until the time comes for harvesting.
from delectably mild to distinctively bold, and even the odour of the honey may be reminiscent of the flower.
“The Fan Dance is a sight not to be missed when all the bees line up and buzz like crazy. ”
A special one way valve is fitted in place of the queen excluder and gradually all the bees are forced into the lowest part of the hive. Then the beekeeper simply lifts off the ‘super’ boxes containing the honey frames.
Varietal honeys may be best compared to varietal wine in terms of annual climactic changes. Even the same flower blooming in the same location may produce slightly different nectar from year-to-year depending upon the temperature and rain fall.
The honey is extracted from the comb using centrifugal force in a spinner machine which looks like an old-fashioned spin dryer distilling until pure clean honey drips out.
Crops like oil seed rape produce large quantities of honey that sets very hard, so hard that the bees cannot use it in winter. Garden flowers give a clear liquid honey.
If anything, being able to make and serve your very own honey with your toast in the morning is a huge achievement. Not only a personal one but it is also an ethical one too.
A strong colony can produce two to three times more honey than they need. You can feed your bees sugar syrup in the autumn to supplement for the loss of honey.
To produce a mono honey, for example, clover, orange blossom and so on the beehive is put out of range from other sources. This can be difficult for the small hobbyist however, and a blend of the season’s honey is usually the result.
Knowing that by keeping your own bee hive you are inevitably helping to stop the decline of bees in our country.
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In the autumn some move their hives onto moors to harvest only the nectar from wild heather. Heather honey is thought to be the king of honeys and has a clear jelly consistency.
Bees repay us by pollinating all sorts of crops, including fruit and vegetables, and help feed other animals and birds, creating a diverse environment. For more information or to begin your beekeeping journey, find out more at www.bbka.org.uk/local/lincolnshire
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Art and engineering exist side by side in the garden of Simon and Amanda Relph. The couple have taken a decade to create an acre of garden, making use of Simon’s engineering degree... Words & Photographs: Lynn Keddie, GAP Photos. 99
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Moving to the area some the ago, the one-acre garden with its distant view of fields and a church across the meadow was crafted from very little. Over a few years Simon and Amanda developed the garden to showcase art from local artists they admired so much. “We didn’t want the garden filled with old garden statues we wanted to find local artists whose work we admired and to include it in the garden,” explains Amanda.
“Simon’s degree in engineering stood him in good stead for creating the garden’s various rills.” Simon and Amanda Relph developed their one acre country garden, over a decade. This was not their first garden though. Simon, a film producer, had cut his teeth on a small courtyard garden in London.
Main: View of Ian Marlows Hand sculpture. Above: One of the property’s many water features. Far Left: Square urns filled with Pittosporum by Alex Relph create a living wall between the front courtyard and the white border. Left: Informal meadow area with pergola.
As gardening novice, he devoured books by Margery Fish teaching himself about plants and good plant husbandry and so became hooked. His degree in engineering stood him in good stead as he planned exciting features through the garden; rills, terraces, streams and long pergolas dripping in roses.
The garden works on several levels, the broad design takes you on a journey through the garden. The shrubs, planted randomly, give the illusion that they are growing naturally and blend in with the countryside. Simon chose each shrub carefully to give year-long colour and texture. Amanda’s contribution added to the depth of the garden; she created sculptures made from ‘found’ objects; leaves, sticks, plastic, pieces of metal, you name it and she will transform it into something beautiful, thought provoking, amusing or simply beautiful. She freely admits that it gives her an almost childlike pleasure and Simon openly reveals his admiration of her work in the garden. “I had a lovely rusted urn and I wanted to use bubble wrap to resemble water spilling out of it.” she recalled. The final sculpture uses wire to resemble water and now the evening sunlight catches it as it tumbles out of the urn. Next to it is the discarded rose of a watering can, surrounded by stones to create a flower. The centrepiece is a sculpture of hands cradling an egg, crafted by Ian Marlow. Amanda liked the idea of the egg as she felt 101
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“I try to place things throughout the garden to create opposites, reflections, if you like.” The front garden boasts two wells and a stunning star-shaped terrace designed and built by Simon himself. Amanda puts this ability down to the fact that he studied engineering at Cambridge University. “He understands things like water levels, and how to build structures that look right and work well.” Connecting the wells are rills with a bridge across the path made from Moorish looking iron covers, found at a reclamation yard. In fact, most of the hard landscaping in the garden is made from either stone from yards or reclaimed from the garden. The star shape was made by Simon from concrete covering the front garden.
“I try to place things throughout the garden to create opposites; reflections, if you like.” says Simon. The garden is full of textures too from materials like silk and glass...” Top: The white iron table and chairs in a meadow with its cow parsley and buttercups. A metal pergola provides a good habitat for climbers. Above: Water spills from a metal container into one of the garden’s rills. Opposite: The property’s front terrace.
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it symbolised creation an important theme in the garden. Some art work in the garden is by Alex, their son, a professional sculptor. He made chairs and tables, a most unusual fruit cage and the badger gate, so named to keep the badgers from destroying the garden. On one side of the badger gate, positioned against a stone wall is a bench by Candace Bahouth, the top, a mosaic resembling a fine piece of fabric. Here, too, is a silk and glass sculpture by Carol Waller to reflect the church tower beyond.
As you round the corner from the front garden you find a long stretch of lawn; on one side are open fields where Amanda collects asparagus varieties, along the other a predominantly white border. At the end, punctuated by the ceramic head created by Patricia Volk, is a wild garden filled with fruit trees and cow parsley, a pretty ironwork table and chairs take centre stage, beyond this lies the kitchen garden. Through the badger gate is the courtyard garden another creation of Simons, “I wanted something more structured here. I collected most of the stones from the garden as we excavated the terrace laying out a portion of the design for a couple of local lads to finish off. I designed the pergola with a local blacksmith. We created a design that could be replicated inexpensively.” The combination of hard landscaping, sculptures and textural planting tells a year-long story.
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Wedding Flowers The time has finally come to start planning your big day. You’ll be thinking what sort of dress and flowers you want, but trends change all the time. This month, we take a look at some of this year’s wedding flower trends. 105
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“Flowers can help to reinforce your wedding day theme, but trends change all the time.” When it comes to choosing the right flowers for you and your wedding theme, there are certain trends to keep your eye on this year. A big trend is bringing the great outdoors feeling indoors. Lining the altar, chairs and aisles with flowers and greenery is a great way to achieving this look. It seems that year after year, brides are becoming even more adventurous when it comes to their centrepieces too. Searching for that ‘wow’ factor is key, and a statement centrepiece is a quick win to amaze your guests. But remember, it’s not always about size too - making sure they have a certain class and quality is also important. Roses are a wedding day classic, and they are set to remain a favourite. They really stand the test of time but are being used more and more in imaginative ways; even down to the confetti. Vintage seems to be an ongoing trend, and this doesn’t stop at the flowers. From vintage wedding dresses to shabby chic furniture, you can create a vintage style bouquet using pale and pastel colours with lavender, wildflowers or greenery. Don’t forget your flowers at the evening reception - make sure they still brighten up the room by incorporating light with your flowers using lanterns, candles or lighting displays with different effects to fit the tone of your wedding day. 106
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Mother of the Bride After the Bride and Groom, the Mother of the Bride ranks as one of the most important guests at a wedding, and there’s no reason why she can’t shine too!
Your daughter is the star of the show, but there’s no reason why you can’t shine as the Mother of the Bride too.
skin. The general trend is that outfits are moving more away from the traditional style and more towards modern looks.
There are so many options for mothers to choose from these days, with a choice of gorgeous patterns, materials, styles and colours from both designers and the high street too.
The key is to remember not to leave your outfit to the last minute - as this can leave you without enough time to find something you are comfortable with or the outfit that you want which leads to disappointment.
When it comes to choosing the right outfit for you, the first thing you need to decide is what is your style? There’s so many options for mothers to choose from with lots of bridal boutiques making bespoke outfits too.
The Mother of the Bride outfit should compliment your daughter’s wedding dress (without stealing too much of the limelight of course!). You should keep in mind your daughter’s choices for both herself and her bridal party, trying to incorporate the colour scheme and formality of both.
Mother of the Bride outfits can be whatever style you feel comfortable with. A lot of mother’s are opting for modern halter neck dresses with jackets. The jackets help to make this dress style more appropriate for church service, and can be removed later at the evening reception. Above and right: Mother of the bride dresses from John Charles.
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It’s also becoming more acceptable to wear elegant outfits that show a slightly bit more
Sometimes, brides envision exactly what they want for their wedding day, and this can include your outfit too so it’s important to ask if the bride to be has any opinions on your wedding attire before you start looking. If your daughter doesn’t have a particular colour in mind for you, don’t panic. There are plenty of colours available that can fit
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“Remember - white is still a big wedding day taboo for mother of the bride outfits.” any theme. Cream, navy and black are timeless classics and prove to be popular choices but more and more colour shades like sage green, sienna, pinks and blues are catching up too. One colour that still remains a wedding-day taboo is white so try and steer clear of that. It’s also important to discuss your outfit with an equally important guest - the Mother of the Groom! This will help to avoid you wearing similar, or worse - exactly the same outfit, or outfits that clash in the wedding photographs. Another great bit of advice is picking an outfit that you can wear again, whether for a cocktail party, work night out, another wedding or formal dinner. A simple suit or jacket can be worn again and again, and an elegant long length gown can always be shortened and worn again.
Designers John Charles www.johncharles.co.uk Ian Stuart www.ianstuart-london.com Condici www.condici.com Ispirato www.ispirato.co.uk Ronald Joyce www.ronaldjoyce.com 111
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Beauty is Skin Deep Most people have an aspect of their body they’re unhappy with, and surgery can be life-changing for confidence and happiness. this month, we take a look at some popular cosmetic procedures. Words: Ceri Jackson
Cosmetic surgery may be a big decision, but can be extremely rewarding. The keys to a good outcome are the right surgeon, right reasons, right time and right place! Choosing a surgeon can be very difficult and it’s always wise to talk to your GP about this. For starters, your surgeon should be registered with the General Medical Council. This indicates that they have undertaken rigorous training within the UK and completed specialist exams. This can also be checked on the GMC website — their qualification is usually indicated by the letters ‘FRCS (Plast)’ after their name. Plastic surgeons are trained to operate on the face, eyelids, nose, breasts, abdomen and limbs. Other specialities like breast and ENT surgeons, ophthalmic surgeons and Maxillofacial surgeons perform cosmetic surgery within their areas of expertise. Above all, your surgeon should be someone you can talk to and listens to your concerns. They need to understand your aims in order to deliver a good outcome. If your surgeon doesn’t listen or make you feel comfortable, then find another. They should help you to reach your decision without any pressure. All surgery has risks and your surgeon should go through all of these with you. 116
These include scarring and where this will be and how you can be expected to look after your procedure. Although all surgery leaves a scar, the right surgeon will always endeavour to hide and optimise this. Scars can occasionally be thick, raised and lumpy. All surgery has potential complications, and your doctor should be honest and open. These include infection, wound breakdown and delayed healing. Results may continue to improve and change for more than a year following surgery. Surgery before a ‘deadline,’ such as a holiday or important event, is best avoided. You have to be sure that you can ‘afford’ to have surgery — not only financially but also in terms of time and emotional cost. All private and NHS UK hospitals are regulated and monitored by the Care Quality Commission in visits. As reputable providers of healthcare they work with surgeons to deliver top-quality care. This includes all aspects of your treatment including unplanned events or complications. It is also important that you can easily access your surgeon, your hospital and your nurses at any time after your operation for advice or to see you for reassurance and further treatment. Don’t be tempted by ‘too good to be true offers’ of cheap cosmetic surgery overseas. Even if these providers are reputable and deliver excellent care, the hospitals are rarely easy to get back to in a hurry. UK providers of cosmetic treatments are nearer, and provide a wealth of advice and support even before your procedure. Surgeons care for their patients’ health and well being alike, which is one reason they are the safest and most reliable sources of advice and one of the best ways to get a new body, and to find new confidence.
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Procedures Face/Neck Lifts take three or four hours of procedure time, and five weeks recovery, and include a full facelift or a lift that focuses on the brow, lower face or neck. £6,250 - £6,700. Breast Augmentation is usually a one hour procedure with a two week recovery period; reductions/uplifts are more complicated and may result in scarring. £4,000 - £8,500. Tummy Tuck procedures usually take two hours, with a four to six week recovery time. It removes excess fat and can tighten the abdominal wall muscles. £5,000 - £6,000. Liposuction removes stubborn areas of fat and useful for shaping. Time depends on the number of areas addressed. Recovery takes a few weeks but results may take months to settle fully. £5,000 - £6,000. Rhinoplasty (or nose job) reshapes the nose, and can be carried out closed or open. It takes around two hours with a recovery time of up to six weeks. £3,000 - £4,000.
Cosmetic Surgery BMI Lincoln Hospital 01522 578000 www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/lincoln The Bostonian 01205 360606 www.the-bostonian.co.uk Boston West Hospital 01205 591860 www.bostonwesthospital.co.uk Fitzwilliam Hospital 01733 261717 www.fitzwilliamhospital.co.uk St Hugh’s Hospital 01472 251100 www.sthughshospital.co.uk
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excellence assured from the lincolnshire finalist in the uK
Nevita’s Celebrates following Salon of the Year Awards... Congratulations to Boston’s Nevita’s! the lincolnshire hair and beauty salon has beaten off competition from 1,200 other salons to achieve a finalist position in the environ uK Salon of the year awards. this means the salon’s clients can now enjoy the benefits that come from using one of the uK’s best cosmeceuticals, as well as the best advice and personal service... Over 1,200 salons from across the UK, yet Boston’s Nevita’s walked away as a runnerup in Environ’s International Institute for Anti-Ageing Salon of the Year awards recently. Nevita’s was Established in 1983 by Nev Kemp. The salon later added beauty treatments to its range of services. Just over a year ago, it embraced Environ skincare, created in South Africa by a world renowned cosmetic surgeon, Dr Des Fernandes, who established the brand in the UK in 1994. Today, Nevita’s is the exclusive Environ salon within an hour’s radius of Boston. The products are ideal for those looking to improve overall health of their skin and are especially beneficial for those seeking anti-ageing treatments or looking to treat skin issues like pigmentation, acne or other skin problems. Nevita’s also hosts free monthly skin analysis sessions which last 45 minutes and uses state-of-the-art imaging equipment
“Environ uses some powerful active ingredients which enables us to work on a ‘feed, fortify and finish’ basis with a range of supplements beforehand and mineral make-up designed to care for the skin.” says Leanne. The salon especially recommends its Advanced Nutrition Programme, a range of skin nourishing supplements designed to feed the skin from within with vitamins and antioxidants along with a selection of other beneficial ingredients to promote overall good skin health. Optional skin care supplements give you a ‘head start’ before Leanne and Chloe use Environ’s five stage Advance Vitamin Skin Therapy programme to step up the amount of Vitamin A and other ingredients fed into the skin.
It includes recommendations based on Environ’s range of products. This month’s skin analysis day will take place on Tuesday 19th August from 11am to 6pm with booking highly recommended.
Completing the salon’s product line, the salon’s Jane Iredale make-up has been formulated to provide UVA and UVB protection and serve as a base, concealer, powder and sunscreen in one. The brand is designed to be non-comedogenic - that is, it won’t block pores and still allows the skin to breathe.
“We’ve adopted Environ and the other brands we use, like Jane Iredale’s mineral make-up, range because we believe they’re better than any ‘over-the-make-up-counter’ brand, despite being no more expensive.”
“We didn’t want to provide just basic facial treatments.” says Leanne. “Instead we wanted a range that would promote real skin health. The products have already proven to be really successful, and Nevita’s achievement
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as a finalist in the Salon of the Year awards validates just how much the salon is keen to promote a product it really believes in. The Environ facial treatments on offer enhance penetration of vitamins and antioxidants by up to 4,400% alone. This is achieved using a pain-free electrical current in conjunction with soundwaves. For resultsdriven clients, these treatments are a must. The salon also offers a wide range of other hair and beauty treatments which accommodates its clients’ needs. The award was given to the salon at a ceremony hosted by London’s Rosewood Hotel, which attended by over 150 industry VIPs. The awards were presented by Anna Richardson, famous for presenting TV shows such as How Not To Get Old, Supersize vs Super Skinny, and Secret Eaters. “We’re absolutely delighted to receive the award!” say Leanne and Chloe. “It’s recognition of the fact that we really do believe in the product and we’re really keen to continue to be ambassadors for a range which leaves skin really healthy, visibly brighter and more radiant whilst also providing really relaxing beauty treatments.” Above: The Nevita’s team accept their award at London’s Rosewood Hotel. Right: Chloe Loftus and Leanne Clare celebrate the team’s achievement as runner-up in the awards’ two beauty rooms or fewer category.
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an award Winning lincolnshire Salon... Nevita’s salon provides a full range of hair and beauty treatments with seven cutting stations, two wash stations, plus two beauty treatment rooms. The salon uses Alterna, Clynol, Matrix and GHD hair products, and provides ethically sourced natural hair extensions and an NHS approved wig fitting service. A full range of beauty treatments include waxing, plus manicures and pedicures with optional shellac 14-day nail polish, and Environ facials from £50. Other treatments include massage, hopi ear candling, threading - a new treatment to the salon - and make-up application using Jane Iredale mineral make-up. The salon also offers skin scanning service from Environ which uses a UV scanner to analyse which products will promote healthy skin most effectively. The next event will take place at Nevita’s on 19th August; booking is highly recommended. For more information call Nevita’s for an appointment on 01205 351754. The salon is based at 17 Bridge Street, Boston Lincs PE21 8QF. Alternatively, see www.nevitas.co.uk or find the salon on Facebook.
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AN ATTRACTIVE SMILE REFLECTS A HEALTHY, HAPPY LIFE‌
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ttractive, natural-looking teeth help us look and feel our best. They let us enjoy the foods we love and allow us to be confident where it really counts: at home, at work, or on the playing field, but especially on the inside. People lose their teeth for many reasons but whatever these are, the consequences can have a negative impact on our quality of life. ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR IMPLANTS? If you are missing one or more teeth, then you may be a candidate for dental implants and natural teeth restoration. ARE YOU IGNORING MISSING TEETH? Our teeth do not stand alone. They are part of a complex, integrated system and each individual tooth plays such an important role. Every single tooth ensures, for example, that the teeth in front and behind stay aligned.
HAS YOUR FACIAL SILHOUETTE CHANGED? Missing teeth can cause a loss in bone density, because the bone is no longer stimulated when chewing. The jaw line changes and shrinks, making you look older than you really are. Tooth loss can lead to a 'caved in' appearance, as seen in the photograph opposite. DO YOU WEAR DENTURES? If so, you may experience problems with an insecure fit, or embarrassing situations and pain. Implants are a good option because they act like your own natural tooth roots. They can support dental crowns that look and feel like real teeth. If you would like to find out more, please visit The Dental Health Centre, Grantham for a free 30 minute initial consultation with Colin Sutton.
Colin Sutton and his implant team at The Dental Health Centre
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Raw Beauty achieve a raw, natural-looking beauty using make-up to conceal flaws and to define features
MAC’s Lipstick in Mehr creates perfect rosebud lips. Colour plus texture for the lips. Stands out on the runway, simmers on the street! £15.00. Michael Kors Bronze Powder lights up the skin creating a natural luminous glow. Selection of shades available, £34. Use the NARS Illuminator in Copacabana to add light to your skin. £22.50. Dolce & Gabbana’s Luminous Cheek Colour enlivens the face with subtle luminosity, imparting a healthy glow. Nine shades available, £31. Estee Lauder. Illuminating Perfecting Primer, £22.50. Correct with the Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter, £23.50, and Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer, £21.00. Use MAC’s Pro Chromagraphic Pencil in Black Black to subtly enhance the eyes. £14.00.
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bo Peep boutique
as we are nearing the end of our summer season bo Peeps are having a fantastic sale with some super bargains on offer. End of Lines will have up to 70% off including brands such as Ben Sherman, French Connection and Firetrap for both boys and girls. We are know taking deliveries of our back to school range of coats and shoes with boys coats from ÂŁ20 and a 15% discount when purchasing girls coats at the same time as their Lelli Kelly school shoes. For more information on the Brands that Bo Peep Boutique stock please go to www.bopeepboutique.co.uk
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Nordic Dresses these dresses are designed in Denmark, stylish, timeless and unique. Denmark is well know for all their excellent designers and like Arne Jacobsen these designers make design you can wear year after year and still feel good in them. The dresses are produced in only a limited number of each style and Nordic Dresses is the only shop in the UK that sells them. Therefore the chances of seeing someone else in the same dress is very slim. It is a good idea to sign up to the news letter as you will receive vouchers and be up to date with the new releases.
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All dresses are made in Europe to a high standard. All the dresses have got lots of great details on them and some of the details are handmade. If there are sizes we don't stock or anything else you would like to know please email info@nordicdresses.co.uk. For more information call us on 01733 601082 or see www.nordicdresses.co.uk
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262 High Street | Lincoln | LN2 1HW Tel: 01522 543956 | www.agatha-boutique.co.uk Agatha Lincoln
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Joy
Jump for
It’s back to Burghley this month for the world-class four-star FEI, event which attracts over 160,000 people, international media coverage and brings £20m of revenue into the area. This month we preview one of the country’s most important equestrian events... Jump for joy, Burghley is back. We’re privileged that our area is home to arguably the most impressive spectacle in the UK’s eventing calendar as The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials are once more hosted on the Burghley House estate. Planning for the event is an all year round effort, with the team needing to accommodate - and ensure the safety of - 160,000 spectators, 90 horses, 1,000 competition staff and the event’s 600 trade stands. It takes 60,000 man-hours, it has a turnover of £2.5m and it takes place on around 200 acres of parkland. The Horse Trials has evolved to become a sort of country show, offering excellent shopping and a chance to enjoy the estate’s parkland even if you’re not a keen follower of equestrian sports. But at its heart, the Horse Trials is still a four-star FEI international sporting event comprising the triumvirate of dressage, jumping and cross country for famous names in the equestrian world, like William Fox-Pitt and Mark Todd, the most successful Burghley competitors. Fox-Pitt has won Burghley on no fewer than six occasions. Other successful competitors include Oliver Townend and last year’s winner Andrew Nicholson - who won for the fourth time in 2013.
Best Foot Forward: Titular sponsor Land Rover has recently renewed its support for the Burghley Horse Trials, securing the event’s future at Burghley until at least 2017.
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This year there’s renewed reason to celebrate as title sponsor Land Rover has renewed its support of the Horse Trials until 2017, securing the event’s future at Burghley and ensuring the event is still able to contribute to the local economy to the tune of around £20m each year. The event is a successor to the Marquess of Exeter’s horse trials which, in 1961, transferred to Burghley from Harewood
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after the unprecedented growth of the event. For the uninitiated, the event follows the same format each year and takes place over five days, with four days being open to the public. Horses will be inspected on Wednesday 3rd September, by the FEI and the Horse Trials team to verify their fitness to compete. Then, on Thursday 4th September the dressage element of the competition takes place in the event’s main arena. This element of the competition is designed to test the basic training of the horse with judges expecting to see obedience and calmness, with free, elastic paces from horses. A panel of judges award marks subjectively on the basis of regularity and rhythm of pace, acceptance of the bit, engagement and poise of the horse. Scoring is worked on the basis of marks from one to ten which are averaged and shown as a 134
“Friday is a continuation of the dressage competition, and is regarded as an unofficial ‘ladies day’ at Burghley, with Pimm’s on ice and a chance to shop for yourself, your horse and your home.” percentage with penalties multiplied from 1.5 then subtracted from each competitor’s total. Friday is a continuation of the dressage competition, and is regarded as an unofficial ‘ladies’ day at Burghley, with Pimm’s on ice and a chance to enjoying shopping for yourself, your horse and your home. Saturday is Burghley’s most popular day, with
many visitors coming to see the horses take on Philip Herbert’s cross country course. Designed in conjunction with Capt., Mark Phillips, the course is first discussed in November, with changes instigated but kept secret until they are approved by the FEI to ensure they represent as much of a challenge as should be expected from a four-star event, without compromising the safety of horse and rider. The 6,500m course snakes around the estate’s deer park, with up to 35 obstacles and is designed to take skilled riders around 12 minutes to complete. “The cross country element of the Trials is arguably its most influential one too.” says Philip. “The tolerances between an obstacle being acceptable or too difficult are pretty small, but it’s got to be an appropriate test of both the condition of the horse and its rider’s horsemanship.” The final element of the course is Burghley’s showjumping event, which takes place on Sunday. This part of the competition features a relatively small but still really chal-
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Burghley Horse Trials 2014
Provisional Timetable Wednesday 3rd september
4.00pm Main Arena: First Horse inspection Thursday 4th september
8.00am - 9.30am Members Only: Breakfast served in Members’ Enclosure 9.00am - 5.30pm Shops open 9.00am - 5.00pm Main Arena: Dressage 12.30pm Main Arena: Military Working Dog Display by the Defence Animal Centre 9.30am - 5.00pm Ring 2: Burghley Pony Club Team Jumping Friday 5th september
lenging circuit designed to test a horse’s fitness and condition following the previous day’s gruelling cross country element. A test of suppleness, obedience and jumping ability, obstacles are up to 1.3m high, and the course must be competed in around 91 seconds. Visitors to Burghley on Thursday can enjoy a Military Working Dog display by the Defence Animal Centre, and show jumping by the Burghley Pony Club Team on Thursday, and the Dubarry Young Event Horse Finals and Show of British Bred Sport Horse Stallions in Burghley’s second ring. Sunday sees a Band Display, Parade of Foxhounds and the BSPS Sports Pony Classes too. Whilst The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trial’s appeal has broadened beyond its eventing origins to become a country and lifestyle show that anyone can enjoy, it’s still one of the county’s toughest equestrian events. In addition to the kudos of winning the Burghley Horse Trials itself, the competition is one venue in eventing’s Grand Slam. A win at Burghley, in
“A win at Burghley, Badminton & Kentucky will net a skilled eventing competitor $350,000.” conjunction with wins at Gloucestershire’s Badminton Horse Trials and the Rolex Kentucky will net a truly skilled eventing competitor $350,000 in addition to the prizes from each individual competition. This top accolade has only been won by one rider, Great Britain’s Pippa Funnell, in 1999. With plenty to see for both fans of equestrian sport and those who appreciate the atmosphere and attractions of a country show, The Burghley Horse Trials’s appeal is comprehensive. It’s definitely an event we recommend you attend this summer. Prices for Burghley Horse Trials for four days are £25-£52. See www.burghley-horse.co.uk or call 01933 304744.
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The Best of
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From the land of hope and glory comes a car of unparalleled luxury. Mulsanne is Crewe-based Bentley’s flagship limo, and don’t be fooled by its traditional style, this grand old country gent is packing some serious technology and style tweaks designed to celebrate its 95th birthday Words: Rob Davis
Gents drive Bents, proles drive a Rolls. And if you’re a particularly well-heeled gent, you’ll love a special new version of Bentley’s flagship Mulsanne designed to celebrate the company’s 95th birthday with three signature colours and special veneers. Bentley’s range consists of three models; the Continental GT, which is available as a coupé and convertible, the ‘smaller’ Flying Spur saloon, and its largest, most expensive flagship, the Mulsanne. Whilst the company’s Flying Spur weighs in at £140,000 or £150,000 depending on whether you opt for the Audi-sourced 4.0 V8 or 6.0 W12 engines, Mulsanne is only available with a 6.7 litre V8 hand-built engine that develops over 500bhp. Mulsanne also commands a significant premium over lesser models, costing a significant £228,000 - or rather, three Range Rovers with an Evoque left over! What’s more, a new über-exclusive special edition Mulsanne is this month offered for sale, with just 15 examples of the ‘Mulsanne 95’ available. The new model celebrates the company’s 95th anniversary and has been created by the company’s Mulliner division - the VIP arm of Bentley responsible for doing ‘anything a customer wants.’ The firm is responsible for armoured vehicles, ones with mobile offices, and of course, the limousines used by the royal family.
Right: Flagship: Bentley is 95 years old. To celebrate, a new special edition of its flagship Mulsanne is available in one of three ‘English’ colours.
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For the business end of £32,000 more than the standard model, the special edition weighs in a £259,980 and features, in addition to the ‘standard’ Mulsanne a choice of three bespoke colours; Britannia Blue, Empire Red and Oxford White, as well as bespoke 21” wheels with a black finish. There’s a special dark edition of the Flying B bonnet
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Don’t think that’s an exhaustive list either; there’s still an array of optional extras from adaptive cruise control to a Naim premium audio system, seat ventilation and massage, rear view and side view cameras, heated steering wheel, lambswool overmats and veneered picnic tables. There’s also provision for a champagne chiller to the rear of the cabin with bespoke flutes designed by David Redman, electrically deployable privacy curtains and scatter cushions for rear-seat passengers, plus the ability to create a Wi-fi hotspot for two iPads embedded in the back of the driver and front seat passenger headrests. The car’s standard eight-speed automatic transmission makes it easy to drive and despite weighing nearly 2.7 tonnes the Bentley will reach 60mph in five seconds, and achieve 184mph flat out, making it faster off the line than a Porsche Cayman. However, achieving just 17mpg combined, and little over 11mpg in town, the car’s economy figure is pretty poor.
“Those well-heeled enough to afford the Mulsanne in the first place will no doubt be more satisfied by the special edition’s exclusivity, knowing the car is even more unique than the existing Mulsanne.”
Whilst it’s easy to make a case for the Mulsanne and the Mulsanne 95 on the basis of their luxury, hand-built nature and exclusivity, it’s more difficult to make a case for it over a Mercedes S-Class or Jaguar XJ. Each of these cars offer as much car park kudos at half the price. The Mercedes S500’s Magic Body Control provides a sublime ride for those being chauffeured, whilst the Jaguar XJR costs less than £100,000 and offers a more engaging drive.
mascot, and inside are illuminated tread plates to the doors with the 95 script, embroidered 95 emblems to the seats and a unique walnut veneer from a 400 year old Lincolnshire tree.
and fascia to the console, roof headlining and glovebox. There are deep, plush overmats to the cabin, and a ‘ring of wood’ arrangement of veneer around the whole 360° of the cabin.
That may seem like a negligible benefit for such a premium, but those well-heeled enough to afford the Mulsanne in the first place will doubtless be more satisfied by the special edition’s exclusivity, knowing that the car is even more unique than the conventional Mulsanne. The cabin has been hand-trimmed in leather, from the seating
Technology is discreetly employed, with electric windows, mirrors, sunroof, 14-way adjustable seats with heating to front and rear, cruise control, four-zone climate control, a central 60gb music hard drive with sat nav, TV tuner, Bluetooth & iPod system, parking sensors, power bootlid and keyless entry system.
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Let’s also consider the availability of Range Rover’s new long wheelbase model; the big 4x4 offers peerless refinement and much more standard equipment than the Bentley, there’s a comparable chauffeured ride when specified with its Executive Class rear seating, plus unsurpassed off-road ability too. Alarmingly, a Range Rover LWB Autobiography with a 5.0 Supercharged engine also offers better economy than the Bentley, as well as comparable performance and a saving of £120,000 over the Mulsanne. As lavish as the Bentley is, we’d rather spend half the money and get twice the car by making an investment in another British icon and the true king of the road, a Range Rover, instead.
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Electric
Dreams Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV is the small off-roader that the Japanese firm hopes will provide low running costs and practicality. It’s well equipped and spacious enough to be the car of your electric dreams Words: Rob Davis Electric Cars have always suffered from a poor reputation, but many manufacturers are desperate to prove they can provide electric vehicles that will provide low running costs and compromise-free motoring. Examples include Toyota’s Prius and BMW’s i3, as well as a slew of other models that offer hybrid drivetrains rather than serving as plug-in electric vehicles. Often, range becomes an issue to potential buyers who don’t want to end up stuck at the side of the road, miles from a recharging station. So in a perfect world, you’d have an electric vehicle which can be trusted to last the duration of your daily commute, but with the reassurance of an on-board petrol engine to ensure longer journeys are completed free from range-anxiety. That’s exactly what the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVprovides its owner. And best of all, the combination of an plug-in electric drivetrain and 2.0 petrol engine have been engineered around a small SUV that also offers 4x4 capability as well. The car has three drive modes; EV Drive, in which the front and rear wheel motors drive the car, Series Hybrid mode, which uses the petrol engine as a generator to supply the electric motors (when they’ve run out of charge), and Parallel Hybrid mode which uses the engine to assist the electric motors for greater performance. That may sound complicated, but the system switches between modes automatically, and the car’s automatic gearbox means driving is simple, not to mention reassuring, thanks to the car’s standard four wheel drive. Right: The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) costs from £28,249 after the government’s £5,000 grant, and will achieve 148mpg whilst reaching 60mph in 11 seconds. It’s tax-exempt and has 4x4 too.
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The Outlander PHEV will also travel 32 miles on electric mode - after which it can be recharged from a normal household socket - and achieves 148mpg in total, emitting less than 45g of CO2, so it’s also tax exempt.
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“The Outlander provides all of the advantages of plug-in electric cars and none of the downsides.” It’s also very well equipped. Entry-level GX3 models cost £28,249 after the government’s £5,000 grant, and have cruise & climate control, and Bluetooth as standard. £32,889 GX4 models add sat nav, heated electric leather seats, a power tailgate and electric sunroof, whilst the GX4hs adds adaptive cruise control. A remote control also enables the driver to check the car’s charge levels via a smart phone, turn on the air conditioning or heating and access the vehicles various systems. The car is roomy beyond its size, and is great value when you factor in fuel and tax savings. With a total range of 512 miles, plus five seats, a good size boot and 4x4 too, it’s perfect for our part of the world, traversing muddy farms with aplomb and proving equally adept for motorway journeys, all whilst proving really economical. With excellent refinement, a quiet petrol engine that cuts in seamlessly and great handling, it’s a serious contender whether you’re looking for a 4x4, a family car or a luxury compact SUV. Until now, no manufacturer has so competently addressed all of the concerns regarding electric vehicles. The Outlander PHEV offers a truly excellent package with all of the advantages of plug-in electric cars and none of the downsides. Left: The Outlander offers a 4x4 drivetrain and can simply be plugged in to charge at home.
Right: The GX4 is wellequipped with leather and sat nav as standard.
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Grand
Days Out the summer months provide ample opportunity to enjoy some of the area’s best attractions for families. Whether you’re looking for the sedate pleasures of a stately home or the fast-paced excitement of a theme park, we’ve ample ideas Spend the summer together as a family. The better weather and a wealth of family attractions mean it’s time to leave the office behind and leave work early on a Friday afternoon ready for a weekend of family fun. Even if you’ve children of different ages, we’ve plenty of suggestions for family fun all summer long, with both more sedentary pursuits, as well as thrills and spills courtesy of the area’s most family-friendly parks. Our ideas are designed to necessitate less than an hour of travelling and will ensure mum and dad have as much fun as possible too. Take along a picnic and enjoy some really great family days out across Lincolnshire.
A Grand Day Out: Grantham’s Belton House.
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Hardy’s Animal Farm, Ingoldmells The fascination that children have for animals is universal, and there are few better places to enjoy them than in one of the county’s farm parks. Our recommendation is Hardy’s Farm Park near Skegness. The site was established in 1991 by brothers John and Geoff Hardy, whose farm now spans over 120 acres. 35,000 visitors each year enjoy feeding goats and sheep, riding on a trailer behind a shire horse, and petting smaller animals like rabbits & guinea pigs. There’s also outdoor play areas and an indoor soft play area with a fast food restaurant. Pay a visit to Lincolnshire’s east coast and make Hardy’s Animal Farm in Ingoldmells your go-to destination in the event of bad weather or when you need to tire out your children! hardysanimalfarm.co.uk 01754 872267
“Pay a visit to Lincolnshire coast and make Hardy’s your go-to destination in the event of bad weather.”
Woodside Wildlife and Country Park, Lincoln Remaining with the animal theme, pay a visit to the six acre Woodside Wildlife and Country Park just five miles east of Lincoln.
The park has a tropical paradise area with lush vegetation, waterfalls, tropical birds and fish, as well as reptiles and birds of prey and its newest attractions, two tigers rescued from ill-treatment in a European circus (see right). Main: Children love farm parks our recommendation is Hardy’s Animal Farm on the East Coast. Top/Right: Jousting takes place at Lincoln Castle this month. Right: Lincoln’s ‘beach in the city’ and the National Trust’s Belton House.
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Indoor and outdoor play areas mean it’s the day out the weather can’t spoil, and reptile handling sessions, flying displays and similar events all help to create an interesting day out for around 70,000 visitors each year. www.woodsidefalconry.com, 01522 754280 Lincoln... by the sea! On 21st July - 31st August, the beach comes to Lincoln with sand, deckchairs, fairground rides, and of course, Punch & Judy. The city’s temporary beach will be set up in in City Square, with free admission. From 6th-14th August, visit the Cathedral too, to see its temporary labyrinth, created by students of the University of Lincoln on the floor of the nave.
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Lincolnshire’s
Rehomed tigers Lincoln’s Woodside Wildlife Park is now home to a couple of tigers, and if you think one of them looks familiar, you’re absolutely correct. the centre’s Neil Mumby was made aware of the suffering of two tigers kept in captivity at a circus in Europe and began proceedings to try to rescue the animals and bring them back to his six acre wildlife park near Lincoln, so that its 70,000 visitors each year can enjoy them. Neil created the park in 2001, and he unveiled the attraction’s new arrivals back in april after a six month rescue operation that has cost the park in excess of £250,000. the park has a custom-build enclosure for the animals, one of whom, tango, celebrates his 19th birthday this month, making him the oldest tiger in the uK. arriving along with his partner Julia, tango is proving popular with visitors but he’s no stranger to fame - remember the Esso advertising campaign which carried the strapline ‘put a tiger in your tank?’ Its star was tango - but we wouldn’t ask him for an autograph until he’s had a chance to enjoy a slice of birthday cake this month. also arriving at the same time as the tigers was a family of European Lynx, meaning Woodside Wildlife Park is the only place in Lincolnshire to see some unusual and impressive animals.
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Caistor Outdoor Pursuits, Caistor Caistor Outdoor Pursuits is a family run business with a 350m quad course, a zip line, rope course, a 14m climbing wall, children’s play area and an adventure trail. They also have a fleet of quads for children as young as six to enjoy. What better a way to discover the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds than on their latest arrival - a fleet of road registered 200cc buggies. There is also an on site cafe and three viewing areas for those who want to sit and relax while others play. www.caistoroutdoorpursuits.co.uk. Natural World Centre, Whisby, Lincoln Visit Natural World Centre in Whisby, and discover Little Darters Adventure Play Park, exhibitions, workshops, gift shop and cafe before taking a walk round the nature reserve. There are walks with lake views, woodland and meadows. Routes follow former gravel-pit tracks reflecting the industrial heritage of the site. The adventure area is full of tunnels, bridges and sand pits! www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk. Tattershall Castle, Tattershall Gunby Hall, Spilsby and Belton House, Grantham Membership to the National Trust means you can enjoy some of Lincolnshire’s most beautiful properties. Tattershall Castle this month celebrates its centenary with family fun and party games on 8th August from 11am. In addition, you can also enjoy a performance of Romeo & Juliet by the all-male Lord Chamberlain’s
Men troupe, plus its wildlife day and falconry display which are held on 25th and 27th August respectively. Gunby Hall this month opens its grounds for NGS on 3rd August. Made famous by Tennyson, its eight acres of gardens comprise formal borders, parkland, walled gardens and wildflower corners. Finally, Belton House is the place this month welcomes Lincoln’s Chapterhouse Theatre company into its gardens for a performance of Sense and Sensibility from 7pm on 23rd August, whilst on 21st August you can Paint the Garden with a special event of the same name hosted by the property’s in-house team. Membership of the National Trust is £98/year for a family. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/membership
Left: Lincoln’s Whisby Natural World.
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Jousting, Lincoln Castle In advance of its reopening in 2015 with a brand new heritage centre and underground vault, this month there’s medieval action with jousting live from Lincoln Castle. Armoured knights on horseback test their skill at mounted combat in a breathtaking display of the noble art of jousting. Pageantry, horsemanship and combat combine in a fantastic family day out. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk Revesby Country Fair, Revesby, Boston A great day out for the whole family - that’s what organisers promise at this year’s Revesby Country Fair on 3rd August. Making an appearance in the main ring are The Imps motorcycle display team, whilst 10 additional rings include private driving and gymkhana classes, a dressage event and shire horses, and there’s the usual array of car displays, archery, vintage tractors and floral art. www.revesby-country-fair.co.uk.
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Leisure
Waterloo Farm Between Market Harborough and Northampton. in the great British countryside, where a warm welcome awaits and with so much to offer...
■ Fully licensed tearoom ■ Our maintained Waterloo coarse fishing lake ■ Three hard-standing, fully serviced caravan sites ■ Seven family friendly pitches ■ 24 ‘Wellington View’ adult only caravan pitches ■ 15 'Wellington Lakeside' caravan & fishing pitches ■ Two private log cabins with lake view ■ Direct access to Brampton Valley Way cycle path
For more information please visit our website:
www.waterloofarmleisure.co.uk
Call 01858 434098 Or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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What’s On
ART EXHIBITION
CHILLI FEST
An exhibition of paintings by Tina Robson and Jan Jeans will take place in the Lincoln Cathedral chapter house.
Chilli Fest UK present The Awesome Lincoln Chilli Fiesta, promising two awesome days of chilli mayhem with food and drink stalls, music and a chilli eating contest. St Marks Square will be host to some of the best chilli producers in the UK. There will be live entertainment including the Clash of the Titans chilli eating contest.
The paintings will comprise both Lincolnshire and Norfolk landscapes. Entry is free however normal Cathedral entry charges apply, from Friday 15th to 25th August. www.lincolncathedral.com 01522 561600
MARTY’S FARM
Top: Art in Lincoln Cathedral’s Chapter House. Above: A great show for primary school children at Boston’s Blackfriars. Top/Right: Chilli eating in Lincoln at Chilli Fest UK, with live entertainment and stalls in St Marks Square.
www.chillifest.net 01522 545711
Marty MacDonald’s Farm is full of songs, fun and laughter, set in a vibrant, colourful and farmyard with loveable puppet characters. Taking place on Friday 8th August at Boston’s Blackfriars, it’s suitable for ages 3-7 and features Martin Parsons and Kate Ashmead, alongside it will feature CBeebies faovurite Justin Fletcher. Tickets £8.50.
CHILD OF THE YEAR
www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk 01205 363108.
www.bathshall.co.uk 0844 854 2776
The Michael White Child of the Year Awards will take place on 30th August at The Baths Hall. The awards ceremony is open to the public, and celebrates the achievements of local children. Tickets are £30.
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BuGLE BOY
LINCOLN COMEDY FESTIvAL
The critically acclaimed musical ‘Bugle Boy’ exploring the life and work of legendary band leader Glenn Miller is set to tour the country again after its highly successful UK Tours. Bugle Boy will be showing at The Theatre Royal in Lincoln on 30th August.
As well as bringing more big name comedians to the city, the seventh Annual Lincoln Comedy festival will also bring the best of the current talent crop on the UK circuit! The festival brings together a wide variety of styles to celebrate all that is funny on the UK comedy scene and introduces Lincoln audiences to acts that will no doubt be the big names of the future. Lincoln Comedy Festival takes places across the three main comedy venues in the city: Lincoln Drill Hall, Lincoln, Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) and the Engine Shed.
www.lincolntheatreroyal.com 01522 519999
ROMEO & JuLIET Join the Lord Chamberlain’s Men on 15th August from 7pm at Tattershall Castle for the worlds greatest love story. With action right from the outset, jealousy, comedy, murder, banishment and the most famous balcony in the history of theatre! Bring a picnic, settle back and be swept up in the romance, the drama and the passion of Romeo & Juliet. www.nationaltrust.org.uk 01526 342543
Saturday 27th September: Joe Wilkinson at The Engine Shed from 8pm, tickets from £8. Tuesday 7th October: Jason Cook: Broken, Engine Shed, from 8pm, tickets £12. Friday 10th October: Tom Wrigglesworth: Utterly at Odds with the Universe, Engine Shed from 8pm, tickets from £11.
Top: Celebrating Glen Miller at Theatre Royal, Lincoln. Above: The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform Romeo & Juliet.
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Sense &
Sensibility Enjoy magical theatre in the magical setting of Kelham hall. this month the dashwood sisters find their prospective husband in this regency tale, brought to life by the county’s Chapterhouse theatre Group
Sense and Sensibility takes place at Kelham Hall & Country Park on Sunday, 31st August. Doors 5pm, starts 6pm. Tickets are £15.40/adults, £11/children. Call 01636 980000, see kelham-hall.com or visit Kelham Hall, Main Road, Kelham Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX.
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This month Lincoln-based Chapterhouse theatre group will mark its 15th season performing open-air plays with a stunning retelling of the classic Austen novel on 31st August at Kelham Hall near Newark. In recent years Chapterhouse has established a tradition in Austen adaptations, receiving fantastic reviews and performing to sell out venues with productions of Pride & Prejudice, Emma and Sense & Sensibility. This summer Chapterhouse are proud to welcome Austen’s warm witted romantic tale back to their boards for the second year in a row.
“Sense and Sensibility has always been my favourite of the Jane Austen novels. The beauty of the story, which is full of splendour but at the heart is a very sentimental story about finding love, true friendship and sisterly affection and for me what makes it so relevant to today, 200 years after it was written.” “I think that the fact that Joanna Trollope has chosen this story for recent modernisation really shows how much we can still find a Jane Austen’s work that relates to modern life and the trails we face in the pursuit of happiness.” says Laura Turner, Writer.
“Jane Austen novels are still so well-liked today, as they beguile us with beautiful costumes...”
Jane Austen novels are still so well-liked today because they not only beguile us with beautiful costumes and the spell binding romance of the Regency period, but they show us that whilst the manners might have changed, human nature essentially hasn’t. Script writer, Laura Turner, feels that Sense & Sensibility more than any other Austen novel, mirrors the personal and moral trails of modern life.
So join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for an evening of Regency wonderment.
Watch as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exquisite world of eighteenth-century society. Take along a picnic with family and friends and follow the sisters as they find their path and lose their hearts under a beautiful summer sky in their quest to find the perfect balance of sense and sensibility.
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The Giles Academy
One of the best in the country for student progress at GCSE the Giles academy has received national recognition for the value it adds to students’ achievements at GCsE.
A recent in-depth analysis of official Department for Education data on all state-funded schools in England by SSAT, the national schools’ membership organisation for improvement and collaboration, identified The Giles Academy’s success. The school has qualified for an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award by being in the top 20% of schools nationally for progress made by pupils between their key stage 2 results at primary school and their GCSE results at age 16. The school was invited to receive their award at a regional celebration ceremony hosted by SSAT at Parkside Community College in Cambridge on 5th June. Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT said “The Giles Academy should be congratulated for their exceptional achievement. They
have proved themselves to be leading the field in improving GCSE outcomes for their students. There is so much good practice that this school could share, and I hope many schools will join us at the celebration ceremony for the chance to network and share strategies with award-winning schools”. “These results are testament to the commitment and hard work of the students, teachers and leadership team at The Giles Academy, and show what can be achieved when skilled teachers have high expectations and ambition for every young person. I am proud that this school is a member of the SSAT network.” Y6 parents and pupils remember to visit our website to book a place on our popular daytime tours between 8th September & 23 October: www.gilesacademy.co.uk
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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!
ACROSS 8. Era primarily old, life without iron, not quite Neanderthal — was it? (8) 9. County where soldier's on edge (6) 10. Throw back first bits of trash into my old skip (4) 11. Loudly complain, rep plonked contents here? (4,6) 12. A sign about double parking in Middle Eastern city (6) 14. Ideas set out in part of the metropolis (4,4) 15. Like base about which sort of gas rises (7) 17,7. 3's fix with dance champion (7,6) 20. A stroke of genius: staff heard of sound! (8) 22. Writer gets to attempt creative writing (6) 23. 3's alternative (10) 24. Smack for party (4) 25. 3's fury about genders understandable, ultimately (2,4) 26. 3's music, bag of tricks? (5,3)
DOWN 1. See 4 2. Coin that's fragrant (4) 3 Group's unlimited character to hack into? (3,3) 4,1 3's normal fees I foolishly invested in sweets (1,3,3,3,5) 5. More than one flower exists either way beneath upturned bush with no berry? (8) 6. Useful flipping herb, pointless when trimmed round it (10) 7. See 17 13. Victim stabbed by the blinking thing earlier (10) 16. Described like the Three Blind Mice? (8) 18. Caper and egg plant (8) 19. "Nasty" about right for "lovely"! (7) 21. Rotten cold before game (6) 22. Extraction of principled gentlemen's agreement (6) 24. Second ago (4)
DOWN
1. Meat — complaint (4) 3. Carelessly executed (8) 8. Witty saying (4) 9. Imprisoned person (8) 11. Take your time (4,4,2) 14. Intensely passionate (6) 15. Attack from the air with machine guns (6) 17. In confrontation (4,2,4) 20. Excessively fond of one's wife (8) 21. Indian musical composition (4) 22. Insane (8) 23. Donate (4)
1. Endow (8) 2. Someone sent on a mission (8) 4. Songbird (6) 5. Forecast (10) 6. Suspend (4) 7. Pegged out (4) 10. High regard (10) 12. Squid served as food (8) 13. Drink (8) 16. 18th-century wig (6) 18. Prosecuted (4) 19. Class — questionnaire (4)
CRYPTIC ANSWERS
QuICK ANSWERS
QuICK CROSSWORD
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