Lincolnshire Pride May 2014 by Pride Magazines Ltd

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Spring dining and recipes

The halcyon age of steam

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Welcome to May’s Lincolnshire Pride, in which we enjoy local food, the best executive property from across the county, luxury home furnishings and a trip on one of the area’s heritage railways.

This month’s cover: The Maud Foster windmill is open for National Mills Weekend on 10th & 11th May. It’s in Boston, and by happy coincidence we pay a visit to the market town in this edition.

In this edition, we’ve suggestions for a summer full of family days out, we enjoy roast lamb with one of Lincolnshire’s artisan producers, and to work up an appetite, we visit Boston to ﬁnd out what’s going on in one the county’s most traditional market towns.

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Before we go, congratulations to the winners of Select Lincolnshire’s annual food awards ﬁnd out which of the county’s restaurants have won awards on this month’s news pages.

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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 Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray. Accounts Manager: Sue Bannister. Sales Manager: Zoie Wilkinson. Sales Executives: Jayne Broughton, Elaine Hall, Liz King, Carissa Clay, Rachel Jones, Emily Brown, Sami Millard, Andy Taylor, Lauren Chambers, Chloe Griﬃths, Emma Barrett, Hayley Scott. Sales Support: Jo Leadbitter, Amy Whiley, Emily Rippin. Distribution Manager: Paul Dixon.

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

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A trip to the market town of Boston to see how residents are building bridges in more ways than one.

The forgotten age of steam rediscovered with a trip to one of the area’s heritage railways.

Celebrating the second anniversary of The Doubletree by Hilton’s Electric Bar and Restaurant.

Events from The Blankney Hunt Ball, to The Electric Bar and Restaurant’s second anniversary.

SPRInG 2014

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CountyNews

Send your press releases and county news to: Rob Davis via editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

A winter of content for star of Sochi, Jade Etherington Home grown paralympic superstar Jade returns with silverware for Lincolnshire following her Sochi success Lincoln skier Jade Etherington returned to the county a hero recently, after winning four medals in the Winter Paralympics held in Sochi. Jade is 23 and has just ﬁve percent of her vision, yet still hurtles down mountains at speeds in excess of 50mph aided by Caroline Powell. Jade and Caroline achieved silver medals in the downhill, slalom and super combined events and bronze in the super-g event too. “We’re really happy and I am delighted with the silver medals. I don’t think it’s sunk in yet.” said Jade after being awarded her ﬁrst medals. “We knew going down that it was a solid run, despite my little jump and crash at the end, but I think I was just pleased to get down and it is

Cathedral promoted on the UK’s roads

Bank of England’s Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent lunches with Duncan & Toplis Business community attends economists’ event

Lincoln Cathedral’s restoration is being promoted across the UK thanks to FreshLinc, who have liveried one of their lorries with a panoramic image of the city’s skyline. Farmers throughout Lincolnshire are supporting the restoration of the Cathedral’s north west turret following the loss of a £250,000 annual grant from English Heritage, and the FreshLinc lorry will help to raise awareness of Lincoln’s greatest landmark as it drives across the UK.

great to have that conﬁdence boost for the rest of the competition.” “We've had so much support from everyone, especially our parents and family, and we just want to thank them.” Since competing in the paralympics she has appeared on ITV’s Daybreak and has been to 10 Downing Street to meet David Cameron. Returning home to Lincoln though, Jade has said it’s the little things she’s missed, tweeting images of a cooked breakfast with the caption ‘how I’ve missed you!’ “Sochi has deﬁnitely been an unforgettable experience.” she said. Jade is now planning to teach geography following the completion of her placement at Lincoln Castle Academy.

Grantham’s branch of chartered accountants and business advisers Duncan & Toplis welcomed Dr Ben Broadbent, a member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee - and now Deputy Governor of the Bank of England - to speak at a lunch hosted by the company at the De Vere Belton Woods Hotel. CBI members and others in the business community were also invited. Adrian Reynolds, Managing Partner at Duncan & Toplis says; “Dr Broadbent is a very well respected economist and holds a key policy-making position. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to discuss with him, in such an informal round-the-table manner, matters which aﬀect all of us, such as productivity, recruitment, energy costs, fast broadband connections and bank lending.

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CountyNews

Send your press releases and county news to: Rob Davis via editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

Bronze bust of Margaret Thatcher on display this month in Grantham Lisa Hawker conveys humanity and spirit in artwork Grantham Museum will this month display a new bust of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, to mark the ﬁrst anniversary of her death, before the piece is produced for sale in limited numbers. Lisa Hawker has produced ‘Margaret’ in bronze after reading her biography, studying photos and watching hours of video featuring the former PM. The piece is designed to show her humanity and spirit, and to transcend political barriers, according to the artist, stripping away the caricature to reveal the woman beneath the politician.

Lincolnshire food and drink businesses celebrate 2014’s Select Lincolnshire awards

The bust will be on display from late April before nine similar busts are created and sold for £25,000 each.

The Brayford Belle will sail again as Monna’s license is shipshape!

Best pubs, restaurants, B&Bs and food producers named in county-wide food and drink awards Lincolnshire’s food and drink businesses are celebrating success in the Select Lincolnshire group’s annual awards. The Lincoln Hotel’s Green Room was named restaurant of the year, whilst Kirkby La Thorpe’s Queen’s Head and Woodhall Spa’s Village Limits were among the runners up. The Hotel of the Year title was awarded to Woodhall’s Petwood Hotel, with The Lincoln Hotel one of the runners up. The Sebastopol Inn, featured in Pride’s April edition, was named Lincolnshire Pub of the Year, whilst Tearoom of the Year and B&B of the Year went to Pooley’s of Messingham and Skegness’s Caxton House respectively. Strawberry Fields near Boston was named

Grower of the Year and Boston Sausage was given the People’s Choice awards. The event was hosted by Woodhall’s Petwood Hotel with the majority of the awards decided by ‘mystery shoppers.’ There was also a People’s Choice category named after Bateman’s Brewery’s Mr George, which was this year awarded to Eric Phipps for his contribution to Lincolnshire’s food and farming community. “The Select Lincolnshire brand has become an established aid for the food and farming industry and aims to showcase the range and quality of Lincolnshire produce.” says Mary Powell. “The more businesses that join, the louder the collective voice, which in turn will raise consumer awareness.”

Brayford Pool’s Brayford Belle will sail again as the city’s Monna Owens brings her late husband Paul’s legacy back into service. Paul died following a short illness last year, and with a new Boatmaster’s Licence Monna is able to oﬀer pleasure cruises from Brayford Pool to Saxilby’s Pyewipe Inn at 11am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, 2.45pm and 3.45pm daily from late April. “It feels absolutely wonderful to be doing this. It’s what he would have wanted me to do and it’s lovely to be keeping his legacy going.” says Monna. Fares will be £6.50/adults.

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CountyNews

Send your press releases and county news to: Rob Davis via editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

Rare photos of Humber Bridge construction unearthed by Archive Bridging The World unearths breathtaking sights Barton’s Humber Bridge construction will be remembered thanks to a new £2.5m Heritage Lottery funded project, Bridging the World. Researchers Tosh Warwick and Jonathon Hooton are researching the construction of some of the UK’s most spectacular bridges as part of research for their book.

Luxury menswear retailer achieves eternal status with Marshall’s Yard opening

opening by HM the Queen in June 1981. The photographs will be revealed in full in 2017 as part of Hull’s UK City of Culture role.

Several albums and archives have been obtained from the Teeside Archives and show the bridge’s gradual construction right up to its oﬃcial

Oldrids and Downtown raises more than £20,000 for Marie Curie charity

Doors open on brand new menswear store at Marshall’s Yard as local fashion firm expands! Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard has welcomed an award winning menswear firm Fallen Hero, opening the doors to its impressive new store. The North Lincolnshire company was named as 2011 Drapers Fashion Retailer of the Year and has now opened a second store which will operate alongside a busy Scunthorpe branch as well as the firm’s successful online business. The Fallen Hero team has spent the last two months transforming a 1,670 sq ft striking glass fronted unit at Marshall’s Yard into a stylish and unique store, stocking top menswear brands including G-Star, Lacoste, Diesel and Luke 1977 Replay, Religion plus many more. The company was established in 1983 and has gained a reputation

over the last 30 years for stocking some of the most sought after branded menswear available. Three generations of the Fallen Hero family were on hand to launch the new store, Managing Director Darren Comerford was joined by his dad, Des and young son Reuben. The company has invested a substantial amount in the new store at Marshall’s Yard and the firm’s expansion has created five jobs in the town. Darren said: “We’ve had a great response so far to the new store and everyone is really excited about the opening of our second store here at Marshall’s Yard. We think the fit-out looks fantastic and have had some lovely comments about the look and feel of the store!”

May sees the fruition of a year’s fundraising at Oldrids and Downtown in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and the company were very proud to present a cheque for over £20,000. The presentation was made at the Downtown Home and Fashion Store in Lincoln, with Charlotte Jackson in attendance. Marie Curie was proposed and voted for by Oldrids & Downtown employees to be the company’s charity of the year in early 2013. The money raised will help to fund Marie Curie nurses and the tireless work they do in the county.

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THE EVENT The Electric Bar’ s Second Birthday... Lincoln’s Electric Bar & Restaurant at the city’s DoubleTree by Hilton recently celebrated its second anniversary with a colourful event featuring cocktails, canapés... and a few snakes, too. The event’s theme was Rio Carnival, with live entertainment and paparazzi photographers. “The party was a celebration of our second anniversary and a way to say thank you to our guests, customers and suppliers.” the hotel said. If you’re hosting an event, invite our photographers along - call 01529 46 99 77 and speak to our Editor...

The event celebrated the second birthday of the Electric Bar & Restaurant at Lincoln’s DoubleTree by Hilton.

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Electric Bar’ s Second Birthday

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THE EVENT The

Electric Bar’ s Second Birthday

The event marked the second anniversary of the hotel on Lincoln’s Brayford Wharf.

Prom, ParTy & EVEning WEar sPECialisTs Eight minutes from lincoln City Centre

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Electric Bar’ s Second Birthday

Carnival hostesses and live music by Jay Tyre provided entertainment.

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Savills Lincoln Olympic House Lincoln LN6 3SE

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Superb 5 bedroom property on the edge of the Wolds. Internally the property features a grand entrance hall, kitchen breakfast room, sitting room/reception room/dining room, family bathroom with sauna & 1 en-suite bathroom. Set in approx 0.5 of an acre.

Allis House, Sutton Road, Bilsby, Alford

Guide Price £595,000

Superb 5 bedroom family house set in approx 2 acres. Internally the property features kitchen/breakfast room opening out onto garden, 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, master with en suite, 2nd bedroom with balcony. Property also has NO CHAIN.

Savills only concentrates on one type of house. Yours. If it’s time to sell, talk to Savills.

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MILL COTTAGE, TICKENCOTE

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Substantial character home set in a quiet back village with views out over rolling countryside, having been refurbished to an extremely high standard, with the original stone cottage having a homely character feel. With a three storey rear extension giving a spacious open plan living with four reception rooms Master bedroom with en-suite, newly fitted family bathroom, two further good sized bedrooms. Detached self contained annexe with bedroom and bathroom plus home office, garden room, garaging. AN ADJOINING PADDOCK IS CURRENTLY RENTED AND MAY BE AVAILABLE BY TO RENT BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION.

Idyllic set by a mill pool (which has the benefit of being controlled not to flood) this stone 2/3 bedroom cottage is situated on the edge of Stamford in a no through road position in a small village which has similar picture 'post card' properties. Conveniently set for the A1 giving quick access to mainline trains at Peterborough, whilst having south east facing open views across the River Gwash Valley. With river frontage and fishing rights plans have been drawn up for a substantial attractive extension which will give a further drawing room and large master suite without particularly taking away from the charm or grounds. No chain.

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£995,950

Attractively set looking out over open views this substantial residence has been designed cleverly with an understated approach having a contemporary open plan design to the main reception area which gives a great flow. Taking advantage of the floor to ceiling glazing leading out onto terracing which looks over the landscaped gardens and view of parkland. Large entrance hall, sitting room area, separate dining room, leading to the breakfast room, designer kitchen. The master suite has both walk in dressing room and a feature en-suite with further glazing together with its own private covered balcony which is mirrored symmetrically by a guest suite of similar proportions, further double bedrooms with further two bathrooms, family room, snug/ fifth bedroom, cloakroom, laundry room and externally accessed home office. This property has been designed with an air flow system.

£1,550,000

Six bedroom, four bathroom home with some of the best south-facing panoramic views over Rutland Water, its own grounds, paddocks and woodland which all lead down to the water. The sitting room and day room have picture windows which take full advantage of the aspects together with the master bedroom boasting a balcony/terrace. The property has good accommodation with a self-contained two bedroom annexe with private access, triple garaging under which may convert into further accommodation and offers the opportunity to extend / rebuild subject to planning permission being granted. Being set close to the centre of this picturesque village whilst being understated and discreetly positioned, one of the last opportunities to purchase a south-facing Hambleton property with land that has not been redeveloped.

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62 St Peters Avenue Cleethorpes DN35 8HP

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West Park House, Waltham

ÂŁ630,000

Superb family home stands within this highly regarded and sought after village location located upon this desirable road. Five reception rooms, five double bedrooms, three with ensuites and two with a Jack n Jill bathrooms. Standing in lovely gardens.

Fields View, Tetney

ÂŁ455,000

Set upon the ever desirable Church Lane, Tetney we are delighted to present to the market this stunning six bedroom detached family home. Presented throughout to a high standard.

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3-4 Pump Square, Boston PE21 6QW 01205 361161

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Chapelgate, Kirton End, Boston, Lincolnshire

£499,000

Stunning five bedroomed residence / acre (STSV), landscaped gardens. Beech floors and wood doors and staircase. Study, sitting room/gymnasium, open plan lounge/dining room/family room areas. High specification kitchen. Two en-suites. Double garage.

The Boundary, Boston, Lincolnshire

£450,000

Detached six bedroomed residence on select development. Lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility, sun lounge, study, cloak room, two en-suites, dressing room, bathroom. Snooker room with bar & first floor accommodation. uPVC DG, Gas CH.

Boston’s Independent Estate Agents Sharman Burgess can draw upon more than 125 years combined knowledge

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36a Silver Street Lincoln LN2 1EW

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Partney House, Partney, Spilsby

ÂŁ499,995

Partney House is a magnificent example of a Grade II Listed Residence, situated in a sought after area of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The refurbished accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating and six bedrooms.

Willingham House, Willingham by Stow

ÂŁ725,000

A substantial Grade II Listed period home situated in extensive grounds in this very popular traditional village located to the north of Lincoln. The main property benefits from spacious well planned accommodation.

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10 Market Place Brigg DN20 8ES

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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.

The Beeches, North Kelsey

£799,950

A fully restored and refurbished six bedroom Georgian family home, set within a primary location in this thriving village. The property and grounds have been sympathetically renovated and improved to create a spectacular home.

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Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7BH. Tel: 01529 303377

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Village Street, Oasby, Sleaford, Lincolnshire

£460,000

Charming stone four bedroom detached barn conversion, superbly presented throughout and offers a wealth of character and charm including, exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, stone fireplace with wood burning stove.

London Road, Sleaford, Lincolnshire

£575,000 Freehold

A fine example of a large detached Edwardian property located on London Road. Extensive accommodation over three floors including seven double bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms, and a large south facing garden.

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What's on Your Wish List? Following the results of the recent National Audit Office’s report into Help to Buy, I believe that this year's Budget should look at the supply of homes and more specifically the supply of rental properties to ensure that the demand from tenants is met. Whilst an English man’s home may well be his castle, he has to find a home in the first place, albeit if it is only a rental home! ARLA, our regulatory body, is calling on the Chancellor to support mobility in the property market by asking Government to address the unfair and hugely expensive Stamp Duty slab structure which restricts investors. Whilst many of our clients are looking to increase their portfolios due to the strength of the rental market and the poor returns on savings, they are finding the Stamp Duty structure extremely punishing. The current 'slab structure' distorts the UK housing market and acts as a barrier to investors. Tenants looking to rent, or those who cannot afford to buy even under the Help to Buy scheme, will have experienced the tight supply of decent properties in the area. Demand for rental properties has seen sustained and consistent growth over the past five years and for the first time since the 1960s, more people now live in private rented accommodation than in social housing, with 3.8 million tenants - a 30% rise over the last five years. As the length of the average tenancy continues to increase, the national average now being approximately 19 months, surely Government should see that renting is here to stay. For a long time I have campaigned with ARLA for regulation of the industry to bring about better standards of professionalism and quality to help trigger the comfort to the much-needed investors out there who may prefer to invest in property but are wary of using an unregulated agent. The industry needs to be seen as stable, attractive and above all comprehensively regulated in order for significant investment to be secured. If I had a ‘wish-list’ for this year, it would surely be for Government to help investors get a foot on the rung of the investment ladder by addressing the punitive Stamp Duty system and regulating the lettings industry. For details of our fully managed service please contact Jill on 01522 698899 or info@helettings.co.uk

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24 Silver Street Lincoln LN2 1EW

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The Granary, Great Steeping

ÂŁ720,000

Approached via a moat and electric gates this versatile barn conversion with historical links has been finished with state of the art automation and energy saving systems and security systems with a home cinema and sound system wired around the property.

Golden Gates, Skellingthorpe

ÂŁ850,000

Set within grounds of approximately two acres this individually designed house offers flexible living accommodation of around 7000 sq ft with stunning views across open countryside and of Lincoln Cathedral.

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4 Eastgate Lincoln LN2 1QA

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The Slates, North Ormsby

ÂŁ750,000

Stunning Refurbished Detached House Comprising 5 Receptions, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Orangery, 5 Bedrooms, Dressing Room, 3 Bath/Shower Rooms (2 En-Suite), Enclosed Landscaped Gardens, Bespoke Play House, Separate Cottage Annexe above Double Garage.

The Old Rectory, Gate Burton

ÂŁ725,000

An Attractive and Refurbished Grade II Listed Rectory situated within an Idyllic Rural Setting overlooking Parkland Grounds and Comprising 3 Principal Reception Rooms, 6 Bedrooms, 2 Dressing Rooms, Delightful Landscaped Gardens of approx 1.5 acres.

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JoIn ouR

EXCLUSIVE CLUB WE HAVE A VARIETY OF EVENTS GOING ON THIS SUMMER WHICH ARE NOT TO BE MISSED!

e have a Wine Tasting evening on Friday 6th June which will be hosted by House of Townend and features a sumptuous four course meal accompanied by some amazing wines from around the world.

freshly cooked BBQ and some live music from our lounge singers. We will also be hosting a ‘Back to School’ ball in September featuring a three course meal with light music followed by a disco.

Our Father’s Day Beer Festival in association with Bateman’s brewery is sure to be a fun day. Batemans will set up their beer tent in our garden; there will also be entertainment for all the family along with a sit down menu offered in The Comfy Duck Bistro.

There are more dates to be confirmed, if you would to be involved then you must join our VIP club. This requires a one off payment of £5.00 and you will receive many benefits and discounts within all aspects of the hotel.

For our VIP club members we are offering tickets to some exclusive events throughout the year including:

There are also lots of great gift ideas and winter offers to be had towards Christmas when you sign up to become a VIP.

Our Summer BBQ in July, which will include a summer cocktail on arrival,

Call 01472 872248 for more details.

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Modern: An on-trend take on an English favourite was our eye of sirloin beef dish with creamed potato, roasted root vegetables and buttered kale.

CELEBRATING ITS SECOND ANNIVERSARY

The Electric Bar and Restaurant... In this edition you’ll have already seen the second anniversary photos of Lincoln’s Electric Bar and Restaurant at Brayford’s DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln. Now, have a look at the work of its talented chefs, too!

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

Left: Our coconut iced parfait was served with mango and lime purée, fresh coconut shavings... and of course, a matching cocktail! Right: The ﬁllet of salmon dish pictured here is accompanied by Thai broth, egg noodles, Asian vegetables and sesame & soy glaze.

Left: The hotel recently celebrated its second anniversary with a Rio themed carnival. See our images in this edition. Below: One of our starters was this ham hock terrine with celery, quail’s eggs, sweetcorn, Bramley apple purée and watercress.

elebrating its second anniversary last month, DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln is now an established sight on the city’s skyline. Its Electric Bar and Restaurant is one of the most stylish places to enjoy food and drink in the city, to say nothing of the fact that it has probably the best views of any dining room in Lincoln. With 115 bedrooms, four conference rooms, and up to 12,000 plates leaving the kitchen each month, it’s phenomenally busy... which makes the high quality of its food even more impressive. The hotel may be allied to the DoubleTree group, but it’s still independently owned and run. This means it can create its own menus and so the provision of food can still reflect Lincolnshire’s dining culture. It also means head chef Phil Henson can also still source his ingredients from the countryside surrounding Lincoln. Phil is absolutely bonkers. Really passionate, very creative, enthusiastic, lively and great to talk to. He’s hugely entertaining but suddenly becomes really serious when he talks - in depth - about why he’s chosen to put a dish on the menu or how that dish is created. “Spring and summer aren’t the easiest months to create food.” he says. “If you want to serve fresh dishes you can’t do too much in advance. There’s lots of fresh prep. Our salads are an example. Salad doesn’t have to be boring. Our spring offering uses sexy lamb breast with a mint jus vinaigrette and baby gem.” “We’re also creating a modern twist on strawberries and cream, perhaps with clotted cream and shortbread for a bit of crunch. It reflects what we think food needs 27

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Sample M enu £ STARTERS Bouillabaisse £5.00 Fish stew with prawns, cod, mussels, mangetout, aioli and ciabatta. Duck £5.00 Conﬁt duck salad with roast Jerusalem artichoke, char-grilled red onion, olive and duck crackling. Ham Hock £5.00 Terrine of ham hock with celery, quail eggs, sweetcorn and Bramley apple purée with watercress.

£ MAINS Steak £18.95 8oz Lincolnshire sirloin steak, hung for 28 days, with tomato, mushroom, triple-cooked chips and peppercorn, wild mushroom and béarnaise sauce options. Lamb £19.95 Ras al Houlnute - braised shoulder terrine with apricot cous cous, coriander and char-grilled Mediterranean vegetables. Salmon £15.95 Pan fried ﬁllet of salmon with Thai broth, egg noodles, Asian vegetables pak choi and sesame & soy glaze.

£ PUDDING Chocolate Delice £5.00 Dark chocolate delice with praline mousse, chocolate sorbet, and candied pecans. Parfait £5.00 Coconut iced parfait with mango & lime purée, fresh coconut shavings and sesame seed tuille. British Cheeseboard £7.00 Selection of British artisan cheeses with pear & date chutney, water biscuits and frozen grapes.

£ SERVICE TIMES Lunch: Monday to Saturday 12-2pm, 3pm Sunday. Evening: Monday to Saturday 6pm-9.30pm (9.45pm Saturday).

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RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

the simplest of preparation just to let the flavours come through, without making dishes fussy or complicated or pretentious.” It’s a good philosophy, aided by local suppliers such as Redhill Farm for pork. The 11-strong brigade also puts great time and effort into each meal, creating home made bread, ice creams and home made fudge served with coffee. The Electric Bar and Restaurant runs a lunchtime service six days a week with six options per course, plus a dedicated Sunday lunch menu. Daytime dining, at £8.95, £10.95 or £12.95 for one, two or three courses looks like good value to us. Evening service is via a concessionary Dine with Wine menu from Monday to Thursday, with four courses including wine home made bread and amuse bouche for just £29.99. Our dishes were from the à la carte dining menu which runs on Friday and Saturday evenings. Phil and his team are absolutely phenomenal at letting the flavours of their dishes come through. Each dish is well-judged and nicely presented, with our starter of ham hock terrine preceding a fillet of salmon with Asian influences, and a sirloin dish with seasonal vegetables. Our desserts were a dark chocolate delice with praline mousse and a home made chocolate sorbet.

We also tried a coconut iced parfait with mango and lime purée with fresh coconut shavings. Naturally the Electric’s cocktail bar was able to provide few suggestions for a digestif including our featured bright green cocktail. It’s unsurprising, with a fifth floor restaurant and cocktail bar, offering stunning panoramic views of the city, that Phil and his team are looking to capitalise on the views, with a new bar menu due to launch as Pride goes to press. This will feature ‘grazing dishes’ which are small in size but big on flavour. Proposed examples include Poacher cheese bon-bons, and ‘ribs without ribs.’ These are currently at the experimental stage, along with the summer menus which the team is half way through creating as we go to press. Whenever and however you choose to enjoy The Electric Bar and Restaurant, make sure you do so soon. The energy and passion the team puts into its food is great, and the resulting dishes are really well presented and taste excellent. “There’s a buzz in the air with summer being just around the corner.” says Phil. “The team is really keen to get lots of fresh vibrant dishes out of the kitchen. It’s going to be a really special season, with some real treats in store for diners!”

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Sample Dishes

FRESH FISH The freshest ﬁsh, used by some of the county’s most talented chefs. This month we present starters and main courses using the very best the sea has to oﬀer... Photos: Rob Davis

Lowestoft Plaice with Chestnuts, Curly Kale and Confit Potatoes. The Chequers, Gedney Dyke, Spalding 01406 366700, www.the-chequers.co.uk

Curry Roasted Scallops with Mini-Onion Bhaji and Bombay Potato Purée. Farndon Boathouse, Newark, 01636 676578, www.farndonboathouse.co.uk

>> Filo Wrapped Fillet of Fresh Salmon with Asparagus, Scallops, Chive & Saﬀron. The Queen’s Head, Kirkby la Thorpe, 01529 3057432, www.thequeensheadinn.com

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SAMPLE DISHES

Seafood Timbale with Shetland Salmon, Crayfish and North Atlantic Prawns. Toft House, Bourne, 01778 590614, www.tofthotelgolf.co.uk

Fishcakes with Sweet Chilli Sauce. Generous Briton, Brant Broughton 01400 272119 www.thegenerousbriton.co.uk

Roast Salmon Fillet with Pak Choi and Chilli Sauce. The Finch Hatton Arms, Ewerby 01529 460363, www.thefinchhattonarms.co.uk 33

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TheWineCellar Make the most of spring roasts and do their flavours favours with this stunning selection of Pinot Noir and Cab Savs personally selected by our wizard of wine. Should you need any further convincing of his exemplary taste, enjoy a trip to Stamford Wine Company’s new wine terrace, now open to the rear of his St Paul’s Street wine boutique in the heart of Stamford...

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Sarget GruaudLarose Saint Julien, 2001, £29.99

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Domaine Rollin 2011 PernandVergelesses, £18.99

A go-to Claret for Bordeaux lovers that’s deep and rich. A bottle was recently purchased at the Stamford Wine Company by a Berry Brothers executive who sampled a taste and wanted more!

A classic Bordeaux and a masterful example of cab sav at its best. Heavy and dark with firm tannins and a ripe blackberry flavour. A truly quintessential Pauillac to enjoy with your Sunday roast.

That’s correct... a Pinot Noir from Germany! We beg beg beg you to try this! An exemplary soft fruity PN from Deutschland that’s never let us down. It’s a true gem for lovers of good honest Burgundian wines.

The second wine to be featured in Pride from the house of Olivier Bernard. This superstar from Pessac-Léognan is dark and fruity with silky tannins and effortless charm. Enjoy it with spring lamb.

A lesser known Burgundian appellation, but M. Rollin conjures the majesty expected from this historic terroir. A fabulous, young Pinot Noir that represents the very best of the region.

every single month in 2014!

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Perfect for your sunday roast

Spring Lamb... As a producer of artisan lamb, Sophie Arlott’s Southdown ﬂock yields probably the best meat you’re ever likely to taste. This month the shepherdess will begin selling her produce directly to the public, to a host of Michelin starred restaurants and in Harrods Food Hall...

Provenance: Sophie supplies lamb to the Michelin starred Hambleton Hall, the two-Michelin starred Sat Bains in Nottingham, and to retailers like Harvey Nichols and Knightsbridge’s Harrods.

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xquisitely flavoured, sweet-tasting and succulent spring lamb. Roasties cooked in goose fat with gnarled crunchy exteriors, and fluffy light insides. Spring greens and thick, glossy gravy made from pan juices. Yorkshire puddings blooming out of their tins and perhaps some acidic mint sauce drizzled over the plate too... could anything improve one of our most beloved dishes, the Sunday roast? Well actually, yes.

above/Left: Sophie’s awardwinning lambs.

We’ve had mouthwatering lamb dishes in some of the county’s best restaurants, prepared by chefs who place great importance on quality and provenance, but even we were impressed when we turned up to sample some of Sophie Arlott’s prizewinning Southdown lamb. sophie was a country girl growing up and began her quest Sophie was a country girl for the perfect lamb for a sunday roast after ﬁnding herself growing up and began her disappointed with intensively farmed meat, compared to the quest for the perfect Sunday roasts her family’s smallholding would yield... roast for her family after despairing at the quality It was a pretty filthy day when we turned up, and the or lack of same - of intensively farmed lamb sight of Sophie’s roast emerging from the Aga made compared to the roasting joints her father used to me weak at the knees produce from the family smallholding back in Hampshire. Sophie and her family moved to the area “Nothing tastes like a Southdown.” says Sophie 15 years ago to give sons Max, 14, and Freddie, 12, vehemently, and she’s correct. The breeds that the same country life she enjoyed as a girl. you’ll find on supermarket shelves are probably a continental breed, or a cross between breeds like Her early forays into smallholding included chickens, Texel or Charollais. If you buy your lamb from a then pigs before she began to concentrate on raising supermarket, in all likelihood it will be around 12 lambs, initially for family and friends, then latterly for weeks old, slaughtered and butchered ‘wet’ before the artisan commercial market. She started off with making its way to the shelves without being hung. the simple aim of producing her own ‘bacon ‘n’ eggs,’ so it’s fair to say she probably didn’t imagine that she’d soon be supplying Harrods Food Hall with her lamb.

Being an artisan producer, though, Sophie’s lamb is different. Because she’s not producing in volume,

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above/right: Sophie produces her lamb from a six-acre 17th century smallholding.

she can slow things down a little. Her lambs are born from mid-March to the end of April, and gambol around on grass. They’re slaughtered as and when they’re needed, and so spend more time in the field. Because they’re slaughtered later than supermarket lambs, which are killed earlier to meet the demand for Easter, they spend more of their lives being fed on grass, and less time eating concentrates and forage, which improves the taste of their meat dramatically. At the point of slaughter, too, Sophie’s butcher Dawson’s of Boston - take their time to hand-dress

sophie named her Lavinton Lamb after the old english name of her village. she anticipates that around 250 lambs will be born on the farm by May... Lavinton Lamb: Sophie sells her artisan lamb directly to the public. A whole lamb retails in Harrods Food Hall for £450, or £200 directly from her farm. It comprises two legs, two boned and rolled shoulders, 20-24 chops, plus burgers, mince and liver for £200. Half lambs are available for £110. Call 01476 585960 or visit www.lavinton.com.

the lamb dry, rather than using water in the carcassstripping process, as is the case in industrial abattoirs. That’s important, because butchering meat dry then leaving it to hang - in Sophie’s lambs case, for two weeks - allows the flavour to develop. The process of hanging enables the meat’s enzymes to break down the muscles and connective tissue which makes it far more tender. Butchering wet, on the other hand, allows bacteria to proliferate, so it’s not possible to hang the meat. The Southdown breed is also more suitable for hanging since it has a thicker layer of fat - it’s this layer that spoils when hung, not the underlying meat, which

takes us back to Sophie’s advocacy for the breed. Having showed her flock at county shows both in her native Hampshire and in our county, Sophie believes that the breed of sheep is crucial to the flavour of the meat it yields. Sophie has a six acre smallholding located around a pretty 17th century thatched farm cottage, plus more land around Lenton on which she grazes a flock of 160 breeding ewes and 20 pedigrees. By the time Pride reaches shops, they will provide 250 lambs, from Southdowns to crosses with Romney Marsh, Cheviot and Hebridean breeds. In addition to selling whole and half Lavinton Lambs directly to the public, Sophie also supplies Michelin starred restaurants including Hambleton Hall, the two-starred Sat Bains in Nottingham, plus retailers like Harvey Nichols and Harrods. “I’m not anti-supermarkets, or anti-large scale farming.” says Sophie. “We’re producing a different product here, one that’s been raised slowly, slightly more expensive, but with the highest standards of welfare.” Lavinton lamb is the sweetest, most flavoursome we’ve ever experienced - from her preferred shoulder with its thicker layer of fat and most intense flavour to the traditional loin with its leanness, or her lamb burgers, home-made with fresh herbs and paprika. Sophie recommends roasting her slow roast shoulder for 24 hours, with perhaps a few cloves of garlic and fresh rosemary. Having tried it for ourselves, fresh from the Aga, we’re happy to recommend it if you’re looking for a way to make your spring roast even more special.

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LocaL food ideas

Spring Lamb Recipes... Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already met local artisan lamb producer Sophie Arlott earlier in this edition. Now, put her Southdown lamb to good use and prepare these quick and easy dishes to yield a real spring treat...

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Spring Lamb

LAMB NOISETTES with LeMon & roseMary Serves Two. Prep time: Five minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Grated zest of 1 lemon Juice of ½ lemon Salt and black pepper 2 x 85g packs watercress

4 lean lamb noisettes, loin chops or valentine steaks

2 pink grapefruits, peeled and segmented

4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small bunch chives

1 large sprig fresh rosemary, snipped

3 tbsp hazelnut or groundnut oil

1-2 tbsp cider vinegar

1 tbsp white wine vinegar

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C, 400°F Place the noisettes into a large shallow dish. Mix together three tbsp olive oil, rosemary, cider vinegar, and lemon zest and juice. Season and pour over the noisettes. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Heat the remaining oil in a large pan, remove the lamb from the marinade (reserve for later) and sear for two or three minutes, turning once until brown on both sides. Transfer to a hot roasting tin, add a little of the marinade mixture and cook for a further 8-10 minutes according to how pink you like your lamb. Place the salad ingredients into a large salad bowl. Place the dressing ingredients into a screw-topped jar, season and shake until combined. Pour over the salad. Arrange the noisettes onto a plate, garnish with extra rosemary and spoon over the jus from the roasting tin. Serve with sauté potatoes and the watercress and pink grapefruit salad.

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“Pair our delicious saddle of lamb with a bold, juicy red to stand up to the power of the plum we recommend a dominant Shiraz or Zinfandel...”

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Spring Lamb

SADDLE OF LAMB with BarLey and PLuM sauce This is a great dish for late spring or early summer. Native plums aren’t in season for another few months, but you can plant bare-root plum trees now to get ahead, and meanwhile, use continental ones... Serves Four-Six Preparation time: 55 minutes Cooking time: 25min per 1lb plus 23 mins medium.

Ingredients 1 x 1.3kg/3lb lean boned saddle of lamb, trimmed Salt and freshly milled black pepper 30ml/2tbsp olive oil 30ml/2tbsp plum or damson conserve, softened with a little boiling water For the Barley and Plum Stuffing: 15g/½oz melted butter 50g/2oz pearl barley, cooked 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped mint 100g/4oz fresh plums or damsons, stoned and finely chopped Grated zest of 1 orange For the Gravy: 25g/1oz plain flour 600ml/1pint good, hot lamb stock 150ml/¼pint dry cider

Top Tip... Make friends with your butcher or artisan lamb producer. Locally farmed lamb has greater provenance - it will have been produced from native breeds, grass fed and hung for a better ﬂavour.

Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4-5, 180190°C, 350-375°F. To prepare the stuffing; mix all the stuffing ingredients together, season and set aside. Place the saddle of lamb on a chopping board, skin side down, season on both sides. Spread the stuffing over the surface of the saddle, roll up and secure with butcher’s string or elasticated meat bands to secure. Transfer the joint to a metal rack in a non-stick roasting tin and drizzle with the olive oil. 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time remove the joint from the oven, brush with the plum or damson glaze and return to the oven for the remainder of the cooking time. Remove the joint from the oven, loosely cover with foil and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the gravy; spoon off any excess fat from the roasting tin and discard. Place the tin over a medium heat and sprinkle with the flour. Stir well with a small whisk or spoon, add a little cider and stir again, scraping the base of the pan to release any rich lamb sediment. Add the remaining cider, stock and any meat juices from the lamb plate, adjust the seasoning, if required and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Strain before serving. Serve with braised fennel or Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes and the gravy.

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SPRING LAMB STEW with white wine sauce An all-in-one dish of succulent spring lamb with tender vegetables and white wine - an ideal supper dish for a chilly spring evening.. Serves Six Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hr 30 mins.

Ingredients 1kg/2.2lb lean boneless lamb shoulder, cubed 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 onion, peeled and cut into quarters 1 leek, roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed Salt and freshly milled black pepper 1.2L/2pint cold water 200g/7oz baby carrots, scraped and halved if large 200g/7oz baby turnips, scraped and quartered, if large 200g/7oz baby onions or shallots, peeled 200g/7oz baby or small leeks, halved

Place the lamb into a large pan with the bay leaves, thyme, onion, leek, garlic, seasoning and water, to cover. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer over a low heat for one hour, skimming regularly, if required. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Transfer the lamb to a large, ovenproof casserole dish and strain the vegetable liquor over the lamb. Discard the vegetables and herbs. Add the baby carrots, turnips, onions, or shallots, leeks, white wine and lamb stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the dwarf or French beans, trimmed and cook for a further three/four minutes. Add the frozen peas or petit pois and cook for a further two minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked. Season and garnish with the herbs and serve with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the juices.

200ml/7ďŹ&#x201A;oz white wine (dry or medium) 200ml/7ďŹ&#x201A;oz good, hot lamb stock 200g/7oz Dwarf or French beans, trimmed 200g/7oz peas or petit pois 30ml/2tbsp freshly chopped parsley or chervil

Top Tip... The stew can be cooled and kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then reheated slowly until piping hot.

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“This is a real rustic dish, great with freshly baked bread straight out of the Aga on a Sunday evening, perhaps after a walk with the family, out in the country...”

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RECIPES

Spring Lamb

RACK OF SPRING LAMB... WITH HONEY & SOY GLAZE Perfect for a meal for two after work. Just 10 minutes preparation time so you spend time with one another, instead of being stuck in the kitchen. With a slow cooking time, you’ve plenty of time to enjoy each other’s company...

Serves Two Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 50 mins.

Ingredients 1 x 6-boned Quality Standard lean rack of lamb, 45ml/3tbsp clear honey 20ml/4tsp light soy sauce 15ml/1tbsp English mustard 15ml/1tbsp chopped mint Salt and black pepper For the sauce: 25g/1oz butter 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced 10ml/2tsp plain or sauce flour 150ml /¼pint dry red wine 300ml/½pint good, hot beef stock 10ml/2tsp freshly chopped rosemary leaves

Preheat the oven to Gas mark 6, 200°C, 400°F. In a small bowl mix together the honey, soy sauce, mustard and mint. Place the racks, fat side up on a chopping board and lightly score. Season on both sides and brush the rack on both sides with the honey mixture. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes for medium. Cover the bones with foil if browning too quickly. Meanwhile prepare the sauce; heat the butter in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the onions and carrots over a moderate heat for 10 minutes, until golden brown. Add the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring continuously. Pour in the wine and the stock. Increase the heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Add the rosemary, season, cover and set aside. Cut the rack into cutlets and serve with a gooey cheese mash, fine green beans and the sauce.

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to View and Purchase PhotograPhs froM ‘the eVent’ Visit www.PrideMagazines.co.uK

THE EVENT Blankney Hunt Ball 2014 the Blankney hunt Ball is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Lincolnshire’s calendar. The 2014 event took place last month in Newark Showground’s George Stephenson Hall and attracted around 900 people, with the theme Get Your Sparkle On. A champagne reception preceded a three course meal including rosemary and lavender braised lamb served with seasonal vegetables, prepared by CGC Events. An evening of entertainment included dancing to The Station and DJAC. The Blankney Hunt was founded in 1871 when the pack split away from the old Burton Foxhounds. Its territory covers both Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, meeting the Belvoir to the east and Burton to the north of the county. If you’re hosting an event, invite our photographers along - call 01529 46 99 77 and speak to our Editor...

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The best of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MAKING A BETTER BOSTON

Water Under the Bridge... With a steadfast character and strong sense of heritage, Boston can bounce back from the bad publicity of obesity claims and immigration controvesy, or from severe ﬂoods, only to emerge a stronger town than ever before, one with a thriving, diverse community...

Building Bridges: Boston’s new bridge is a £750,000 statement about how its residents can overcome ﬂooding and emerge a stronger community.

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ENJOY...

Boston

t’s been a tough few years for Boston. The market town has seen its population double to nearly 65,000 over the last 10 years and has been in the spotlight of national media with issues of obesity and immigration, as well as suffering from recent flooding. But it’s not all bad news.

Macmillan Cancer Support. Raising Money Boston’s community spirit is also shining through with its fundraising efforts for two new benches in Memorial Gardens. Donations are being accepted now via the Borough Council for the benches, which will be designed and created by Tim Mackereth of Anwick Forge, before being unveiled on Monday 4th August.

Top/Left: The market has recently enjoyed a £2m heritage revamp.

Community spirit prevailed and a real sense of ‘keep calm and carry on’ saw keen residents raise money for locals affected by the flooding through social networking sites. A live music event taking place in late July and known as Flood Aid will serve as a A live music event taking place in late July and known as Flood Aid replacement for the town’s will serve as a replacement for the town’s defunct Party in the Park defunct Party in the Park event and will raise money for event and will raise money for those affected last December... those affected further still. Community Spirit “The town really pulled together and residents provided loads of support for one another.” says the Borough Council’s Andrew Malkin. This year’s Seabank Marathon was also threatened by the recent floods but happily, will take place this summer with organisers confirming a date of 22nd June for the event, which this year starts at 9am on Fish Hill in Boston’s Market Place and finishes 26 miles later on Skegness’s South Parade. Around 200 competitors take place each year, and 2013’s event raised over £13,500 for 20 charities including 54

Also embarking on a fundraising project is the Parish of Boston, with St Botolph’s Church necessitating ongoing support following damage by the floods to its stonework. “Whilst some of the long term fabric damage is still being assessed, the water inundated the boiler room, so we already know the complete system will need replacing.” says the Church’s Peter Coleman. “The cafe, shop, offices and toilets were also badly affected and need considerable repairs before they can be re-opened to the public, hopefully this month.”

Above: The Five lamps are an exact replica of the gas-powered lamps which were installed in 1847. They were created in Bristol following microscopic examination of photos of the original lamps.

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Boston Stump - St Botolph’s - will open its coffee shop and oﬃces this month following the ﬂoods, but is still counting the cost... Above: The town’s mothballed Haven Gallery has just been sold to a private buyer. Left: The town’s May Fair returns to Boston from 3rd-10th May.

Left: Up, up and away. School pupils release balloons to celebrate the opening of the new bridge.

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“The flood has also delayed work on the next phase of the restoration programme. The new stone for restoration of the Cotton Chapel was submerged in the masons’ store and work has only just resumed. It is a very difficult time for all at St Botolphs, however considering the condition of the church after the surge, considerable progress has been made over the last three months.” Building Bridges There’s good news for the town, too, in the form of the opening of its new £750,000 bow-string bridge, which arrived in the town on 19th January in three sections and was lifted into place on 22nd February ready for its official opening on 28th February. 30 children from the town’s Park Academy were the first to cross it, and released balloons to celebrate. A Bright Future Future plans for the town also include the Quadrant development. The £100m, 250 acre development just off the A16 in Wyberton is being proposed by developer Chestnut Homes. If it goes ahead, the scheme will create a new sports stadium for the town’s football team, 500 homes plus a retail complex. The council is currently advising developers on key issues surrounding the development, with formal plans were submitted in early April. The new development will follow a refresh of the town centre via an 18 month £2m Market Place makeover. During the renovation, heritage paving and street furniture were instated, along with a new bus route for better transport links. The project was also designed to improve Boston’s market, which is already one of the most successful street markets in the UK. With over 110 stalls, and a craft market returning to the town every Thursday as Pride goes to press. It’s one of the only over-subscribed markets in the whole country. That’s surely proof that over 600 years of heritage, modern shopping and a vibrant multicultural town centre feel can still exist alongside the town’s sense of tradition - and amid the same sense of community spirit which has seen it successfully overcome December’s floods.

If it goes ahead, the £100m 250 acre Quadrant development will create a new sports stadium for the town’s football team, 500 homes plus a retail complex. Plans were submitted early April... Above: The Princess Royal will visit Boston this summer to see ongoing repairs to the town’s Stump. Left: Children from Park Academy were ﬁrst over the new bridge.

Coming to Boston... AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO takes place on Saturday 21st June from 7.30pm at Boston Stump. Tickets for the event, in aid of Boston Stump Restoration Trust cost £12.50, but ‘meet and greet’ tickets are also available, £POA. See parish-of-boston.org.uk or call 01472 398637.

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GILES ACADEMY SIXTH FORM lAunCheS A neW hORSe MAnAgeMenT COuRSe giles Academyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sixth Form was established in 1997 with a small group of students who were keen to progress in Art & Design. now, some 17 years later, the Sixth Form has expanded to 130 students with a track record of success and recognition as the highest performing Sixth Form for Value Added in the area... At the Giles Academy Sixth form we endeavour to offer the courses that our students want to further them in their chosen career paths or to provide them with inspiration for their futures. With this in mind, we are excited to announce that as of September 2014, the Giles Academy will be offering a BTEC in Horse Management as a Sixth form option. This course will be a Level Three Subsidiary Diploma, equivalent to one A Level. Unlike other establishments that offer equine related diplomas equivalent to three A Levels, the Subsidiary Diploma allows students to study Horse Management alongside one or two other subjects. These include Science, Business, Sports Science, Mathematics, English or a language. The benefit of studying additional subjects together with Horse Management is that it will prevent pupils from becoming too specialised, providing more varied future opportunities. For example, studying Business as a second option will provide students dreaming of owning their own riding establishment the business acumen required, whereas Sports Science would be advantageous for those who wish to pursue a career in physiotherapy.

The course is half practical and half theoretical, with lessons being taught at the Academy itself and at Homestead Farm Equestrian Centre, a short bus journey from the school. During the practical aspects students will improve their riding skills, learn presentation skills (such as plaiting and clipping) along with participating in stable management. The theory side of the course will look at the anatomy of the horse (bones, muscles, organ systems etc.) horse behaviour, welfare practices and feeding practices. Assessments for this course will be a mixture of practical, oral and written with the emphasis on continual progression. This new course is one of several new options being introduced in the Sixth Form for 2014/15. Other options will include A-level French, History and Psychology. Additionally, the academy has now put together a plan to provide free transport to Sixth Form for those students able to get to one of our existing bus routes. The Academy is always looking at ways to improve and expand the facilities on offer and the student voice plays an important role in those decisions. 59

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FOOD & DRINK

Manor Farm Shop

Above: Manor Farm Shop was named the FARMA Best Small Farm Shop for 2014.

hen you visit Manor Farm Shop in Swineshead, it is hard to believe the Moses family first started trading twenty years ago from an old lorry body. When it came to its end, it made sense for the fourth generation, family run business to open a farm shop, and that is exactly what they have done - opening their newly built farm shop in April 2013, which has been very well received. Hundreds of customers flock from far and wide to enjoy what the timber made shop has to offer. Wooden pallets of local produce and flowers line the veranda. Inside you will find white walls and roof windows flooding the room with a burst of light; rustic D&D Moses crates line the walls with an abundance of local products.

PROVIDING LOCAL PRODUCE

‘ From our farm, to you...’ As the Moses family celebrate Manor Farm Shop’s ﬁrst birthday, it is no surprise that the 4th generation family run business won the FARMA Best Small Farm Shop award for 2014... For more information: Visit Manor Farm Shop, Manor Farm, Baythorpe, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3EZ. Call 01205 820123 or see www.manorfarmshop.co.uk.

Belvoir Cordials, Sweet Heat Jam, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Maud Foster Mill and Dennetts Ice Cream are just some of the well known names they have to offer. They also stock the only home-made popcorn in the UK from Algys Norfolk - giving them a very unique edge. If it isn’t local, they make sure they choose their suppliers very carefully, ensuring they carry the same family morals. Part of Select Lincolnshire with the Chamber of Commerce, the family also produce their own fruit, vegetables and flowers. ‘Working together with local businesses’ is their motto, and the family have their own ‘50 miles radius’ logo so customers know they are buying local, high quality products, whilst supporting local supplier and reducing food miles. With all this and more, it comes as no surprise that they won the prestigious FARMA award for Best Small Farm Shop for 2014. An amazing accolade, and as they celebrate their first birthday, this family run farm shop is definitely worth a visit! 61

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TACklIng The FlOODS WITh

COMMUNITY SPIRIT It’s been four months since devastating floods hit the town of Boston, but community spirit has prevailed proving, there’s always a silver lining. We speak with Mark Whelan, the man behind efforts to help local families... The night of December 5th will be one many Bostonians will remember for years to come. Although it was the night devastating floods wreaked havoc for hundreds of businesses and family homes, it was also a time that helped bring a community together. From the word go, teacher and father of three, Mark Whelan understood the urgent need to take action. “On the night of the floods, I saw the water rising. It was seeping through the brickwork near London Road and the pumping station had already flooded. I wanted to take action and help keep people informed. I set up a group on Facebook as a point of contact for people to find out what was happening.” Although Mark Whelan initially set up the group, it’s definitely not a one-man-band; what Mark didn’t realise is, four months later, the dedication of the town would have raised £22,000 with nearly 2,500 followers on Facebook. Mark Douglas became very much a driving force from the start to help raise funds, and Katie Smith became their ‘Social Media Guru.’ Rachel McCann-Siggee along with volunteers from Zion Methodist Church, Fenside Community Centre and local man Tom Lee also came on board to help. “Really, I am just a small cog in a very big wheel. The group morphed in to something larger than I had anticipated but it has helped to bring the community together. Members of the public and volunteers donated goods, and set out on foot to visit homes to see how they had been affected and how we could help. It is truly remarkable to see everyone working together to help get Boston back up and running.”

Mark’s wife, Sarah, decided the children affected also needed a moral boost, and wanted to lift their spirits. These children had seen their families lose everything, so the group set up a stall on Pescod Square for people to donate toys. An impressive 300 toys were then wrapped and given to the children at a Christmas party the group has organised. As part of their second phase, the group has teamed up with local suppliers, where donations of white goods have been made to help people get their homes back on top form. So far they have delivered new washers and cookers, and they have vouchers to help towards the cost of new carpets.

Top/Right: The volunteers have helped to support the appeal. Above: Mark Whelan has helped to co-ordinate ﬂood relief eﬀorts.

“We want to keep raising funds so we can continue to help the town. Volunteer Tom Lee is organising Flood Aid, a music event that will take place in the town park in July, and we are working closely with the Council and emergency services to determine what else can be done.” Mark also met with local MP Mark Simmonds, giving them a direct link to the Government. This will help highlight their cause, promote the work they have been doing, and give them further opportunities for funding so they can continue to help victims of the flooding. Undoubtedly the floods hit the town of Boston hard, but there has been an incredible silver lining. The dedication of the community pulling together has really shone through. “There is still a long way to go before the town is back to its former glory, but it is definitely on track and we want to continue offering support for as long as we can.”

Finding Out More: keep updated with the group’s latest news on the ‘get Boston Back On Its Feet’ Facebook page. For more information about Flood Aid, visit www. floodaid2014.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ floodaidboston. 63

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LOVE HAIR

WITH BEAU BELLE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A RELAXED, FRIENDLY & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – THE QUALIFIED TEAM AT LOVE HAIR CAN HELP! A stylish modern salon situated on Main Ridge, Love Hair has just celebrated its first birthday after a very busy year. Passionate salon owner Sonja has over 12 years experience, having trained at Vidal Sassoon Salons in London and Miami. Julia and Becky have 14 years experience between them and are both knowledgeable and up to date with the latest hair trends. You can also enjoy a number of beauty treatments, including luxury Pedicures, Shellac Manicures and Caci Non-Surgical Facelift Facials at the Beau Belle beauty room, owned by Lucinda. So, for all your hair and beauty needs – give the friendly team a call on 01205 360379.

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MOUNTAIN’S BOSTON SAUSAGE WIn a yEar’S SuPPly oF SauSagES and SuPPort goSBErton houSE SChool... BANGERS & CASH For a grEat CharIty! Would you like to win a year’s worth of sausages? Now, you can, thanks to a competition being run by Mountain’s, also known as Boston Sausage, and Gosberton House School. At just £1/ticket, you can help children with autism and special needs in this special prize draw. What’s more, Mountain’s themselves will match the amount raised from ticket sales up to £500, meaning loads of bangers, and cash for charity too! The company recently won the People’s Choice Award in the Select Lincolnshire food and drink awards, and provide the world famous Boston Sausage, haslet, bacon, plus other pork, beef, lamb and poultry. Don’t live in Boston? No problem! The firm’s telephone and mail order service will enable you to have the best quality meat delivered straight to your door - fast and convenient!

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Country Classic or

MOD-CON

You fancy a new look for spring, but how do you find the right kitchen style for you? Country classic, modern contemporary, or a bit of both? This month we can help you find the right style for you, with leading designers and stockists... Words: Ceri Jackson.

Hen House Chicken Milk Jug Oldrids, £8.

Linum Tea Towel Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors, £22.99 for two.

Pot Luck Emile Henry Oval Casserole available in purple from Chilli Pepper Cookshop, £90.

Wooden Mutt in a sweater from Elizabeth & Stevens, £35.

Coffee Connoisseur Coffee Bean Sack Crate Seat. www.noton thehighstreet.com, £160.

Butcher’s Trolley Eddingtons Lambourn Butcher's Trolley in grey. John Lewis, £699.

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T&G Egg holder available from Oldrids, £14.

Ooh La La... French steel cutlery set. Elizabeth & Stevens, £23.50.

St James rug from The Mayfair Collection. Size in stock: 10x8. Others sizes available. The Rug Studio, £6800.

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Three of The Best

Appliances Ceramic Salt & Pepper Pot

If you want a modern look for your kitchen, these cool appliances will take pride of place on your worktops!

by Little Brick House Ceramics. www.notonthehighstreet.com, £22.

Persian Gabbeh Rug from Oakham Oriental Rugs, £689.

Let Them Eat Cake Soup’s on...

Glass Cake Stand available from Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors, £41.99.

Make your own soup with this Morphy Richards soup maker - it’s as simple as pressing a button! £49, Oldrids.

Stylish silver SMEG fridge and freezer available from Oldrids, £1399.

Mojito time!

A Cut Above

Mojito Glass Set With Muddler. Cuban mojito recipe is included. £45. www.occa-home.co.uk.

Knives Carousel Set, Chopping Boards and Nest 100 bowl set. www.josephjoseph.com

Weigh me up! These colourful and quirky kitchen scales by Bugatti are a great ﬁnishing touch! £49, Made in Design.

In an instant! Save time, and get instant boiling water at the touch of a button; it’s safe, economical and a must have! Variable price, Quooker. 71

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Industrial Chic This Industrial look Bar stool is the perfect addition to create a country style kitchen with a modern edge. Elizabeth & Stevens, £145.

Petite Boîte We love this snazzy small collection box with potato masher, peeler and vegetable brush. £41.20, Made in Design. 72

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Mix and match to add a quirky touch to your table. These fabulous Denby designs are gorgeous, and are a great way to add a little something extra to your kitchen! Available from the Denby Store at Springfields.

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CUT YOUR HEATING BILLS & GET PAID FOR BEING WARM NEW GOvERNMENT INCENTIvE HELPS HOMES aND BuSINESSES REDuCE THEIR HEaTING COSTS aND GET PaID TO DO IT...

he Renewable Heat Incentive pays for heat from air and ground source heat pumps, solar hot water, wood chip and pellet burners - not only reducing heating costs but earning an income as well. The incentive is available to existing or new homes, and a wide range of businesses such as farms, offices or factories. Payments are tax free and increase with inflation. To find out about renewable heating for your home or business please call Orangehouse Renewables (01780 490095) or visit www.orangehouse.co.uk

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CREATING BESPOkE SPACES FOR yOuR HOME

Natural Structures... The county’s prestigious homes are often beautiful but can be challenging to work with. Standard extensions can look very ‘run of the mill,’ but Simon Lewington has the answer. He can create bespoke spaces that are sympathetic to each property...

Eﬃcient: a new family kitchen incorporates a dining area and living space - Simon’s Natural Structures can create modern rooms in older houses.

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ake a period property and a modern family. One has to adapt to the other, and because the way we use our homes has changed over the years, decades and centuries, the way we design our houses has to change too. If you’ve an older property, making it fit around your family can be tricky - especially in the case of homes with listings or those in conservation areas. That doesn’t mean, however, you’re restricted to the size and layout of your property if you wish to expand. Simon Lewington and the team at Natural Structures produce oak structures which enable you to create extra rooms like kitchens, garden rooms and large extensions to your property without compromising the look of a period home. The advantage over conventional building methods is a faster build time, less disruption on site and design that is individual, bespoke and sympathetic to the age and style of your property, built to a high standard. “Each of our additions are produced in an artisan way using traditional methods and materials.” says Simon. “It’s like commissioning art, but on a larger scale!” Working with Simon to extend your home, or create a completely new property, involves an initial meeting so a client can express exactly what they’re looking for. Next, a client can visit Simon’s previously completed work, before Natural Structures produce a series of sketch designs to establish a concept incorporating the client’s wishes, feasibility and planning parameters.

CREaTING kITCHENS Older properties may not be suited to incorporating large modern kitchens - but with an oak framed extension, you can create a space that serves as a kitchen, day room and an informal dining area... An oak framed structure facilitates a room of bespoke size and shape, and with lots of glazing, ensures plenty of natural light and warmth. Natural Structures are therefore particularly suited for those looking to add a new kitchen to their home. Simon partners with a number of kitchen specialists to provide a ‘start to ﬁnish’ kitchen service. 78

Right: Simon was able to dramatically extend this listed victorian house in a way which was sympathetic to the style of the property whilst providing much more living space.

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HOMES & GARDENS

Extending Your Home

Why Oak? Oak framed buildings have a number of advantages over other building methods... l The manufacturing in our workshops makes

for a very eﬃcient assembly process with the installation of pre-manufactured components, considerably reducing time on site. l Oak framed buildings are very eﬃcient to heat,

keeping warm in the winter and cool in the summer. l all the oak used is from a renewable source

and is eco-friendly. l The oak buildings the ﬁrm creates are very

sympathetic to their surroundings, be they existing gardens or existing period homes. The oak structures tend to blend into their environments making them a ﬁrm favourite with the town & country planning authorities. l Oak has a natural preservative called ‘tannin,’

this tannin helps protect itself against insect attack and prevents wet rot, making the structures maintenance free, and ensuring they will look great for the years to come.

The advantage of using an oak-framed building method - beyond the look of the ﬁnal building - is the creation of structures that are sympathetic to the style of your home, designed for modern families... Once the designs are finessed, Simon will take care of all necessary planning applications, which takes eight weeks as standard, before the project proceeds. The majority of the work takes place in the company’s workshops, but installation also includes the option of an interior design service as well as the option to install a complete kitchen with one of Natural Structures’s partner companies. “We offer a complete turn-key service.” says Simon. “This gives you one point of contact for every aspect of your proposed build including the initial design and planning work right through to the colour choice of your walls. When the project is complete we simply hand you over your new keys!”

Left & Below: a contemporary dining room extension and a traditional garden room, both designed by Simon.

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STyLE MEETS SuBSTANCE

Oak Designs a few of Simon’s previous commissions from around the county...

Right: The building method is also useful for creating annexes and additional bedrooms.

Above: The building method is ideal for traditional looking homes as well as sleek, contemporary homes, too.

Modern: Simon created this bespoke property from scratch in slate, stone and glass. It sits in woodland and enjoys 180° views of its surroundings.

Simon and the team will liaise with and co-ordinate all tradespeople, as well as managing the company’s in-house installation team. “Our groundworks team undertake all preparation work on site prior to the frames arrival to ensure the appropriate foundation for the buildings.” say Simon. “Because the same team that manufacture the frame also assemble it on site, the whole procedure is swift and economical. The roof structure fits onto the frame with no fuss because this is also pre assembled in our workshops and with the roof on, the structure soon becomes water tight allowing all other associated trades to progress immediately.” Simon believes he has the perfect solution to providing flexible living space in the county’s properties, saving clients time and stress whilst creating homes that also look great and blend well with the county’s finest period homes.

Workshop: The team created a bespoke luxury ‘workshop’ for this client’s collection of WWII tractors, ensuring he could tinker with them in comfort!

View: This client wanted more living space closer to their pretty millstream. The addition provided a new kitchen and master bedroom suite above. For more information on Simon’s Natural Structures, call 01858 545518 or visit www.natural-structures.co.uk

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

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

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

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WELCOME HOME

The home thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s just what the

doctor ordered

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Eclectic: down Hall is a beautiful country home that’s a combination of Georgian and Victorian architecture. With six bedrooms, four reception rooms and a separate annexe, it’s currently on the market for £950,000 with estate agents King West.

DOWN HALL, RIPPINGALE

tHis montH’s featured property is just WHat tHe doctor ordered - a country Home WitH a mix of arcHitectural styles and plenty of space for modern families. it Has been refresHed and extended by sasHa and dan WHerry, WHo taKe us for a tour around tHe ancaster-style property near bourne... 85

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omewhat fittingly, Down Hall near Above: the garden With a traditional Georgian façade, there’s a large room was created in Rippingale was originally home to a seed entrance hall with Victorian tiles from The Sack Store, 2012 and features merchant. It’s currently the family home flanked by two south facing reception rooms. The first travertine ﬂooring of Sasha and Dan Wherry, who head up features a log burner and stone fireplace, whilst the with underﬂoor local pulse merchant and seed specialist heating as well as family room on the opposite wing of the house has exposed beams. Wherry & Co. Somewhere in between its stripped pine floors and an original fireplace. It’s this two agricultural owners though, the property, built in room that leads to the family kitchen, creating a lovely 1725, saw service as the home to the village’s local open plan space that’s ideal for modern family living. GP... hence its location on Doctor’s Lane. To us the house is, literally, “We had our eldest daughter just as we moved in.” says Sasha. just what the doctor ordered. “The previous owners had given the property a new roof and new It’s a gabled Georgian property wiring. It was structurally OK, a blank canvas for us to work on.” with Victorian additions created of local stone and The couple used Bourne’s Intone Designs to create a topped with slate, it has somehow evaded a Grade II dream kitchen with cream in-frame shaker style units, listing, which made life much easier for Sasha and Dan Corian work surfaces, and red brick Victorian tiles. to come along in 2002 and make their mark on the A cream two-oven Aga and integrated fridge freezer property with a full makeover aimed at creating a keeps the look of the kitchen faithful to the look and feel superb family home for their little girls, now nine and of the house whilst discreetly incorporating technology, 12, to grow up in. whilst a separate utility and study accommodate the “We had our eldest daughter just as we moved into the familial minutiae of laundry and work or homework. property.” says Sasha. “The previous owners had given The house also has a rear entrance hall and boot room; the property a new roof and new wiring, and it was these rooms were formerly the doctor’s dispensary and structurally sound; a blank canvas for us to work on.” consulting room respectively. Today, they serve as a Arranged over three floors, Down Hall is set within handy rear store for busy families, especially those with four acres and comprises the main house with its six horses to muck out. Speaking of equestrian interests, bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms, whilst the barn has been converted into a cosy annexe, as well as a separate stableblock, converted into a handy there’s also a workshop and a store which would make self-contained annexe with two bedrooms & wet room. an excellent stable and tack room.

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WELCOME HOME WELCOME HOME

Above: the entrance hall has Victorian style period tiles. Left: the kitchen was installed by bourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intone and features a cream aga and red brick pantiles.

Left: a family room ďŹ&#x201A;ows seamlessly into the kitchen creating modern open plan living in a period property.

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There’s also parkland totalling two acres, mostly set to lawn, as well as a meadow and newly planted woodland which will soon prove the ideal setting for those seeking a gentle Sunday hack. Upstairs, the property’s main bedroom has a large en suite, plus a nursery or dressing room, as well as three further bedrooms and two bathrooms. The top floor provides two further bedrooms, one with a dedicated dressing area. The most recent addition to the property, and probably the most stunning, is a garden room created by Baily Builders in Bourne and providing panoramic views of the house’s newly re-landscaped grounds. Finished in duck egg and providing a formal dining area as well as a sitting room area, the addition includes underfloor heating to the travertine floor as well as exposed beams. “It’s a really great room.” says Sasha. “We created it to really make the most of the fantastic panoramic views that the house offers. It also leads onto a breakfast terrace so in the summer it really blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. It’s great for when the children’s friends come over - especially as we have no neighbours, they can make as much noise as they like!” Dan’s lifelong fascination with mill properties are about to be realised as he begins a new project, restoring a nearby watermill. It means that the family has put the house on the market, which is a shame for Sasha and Dan, but for the house’s next custodians, Down Hall will prove to be the perfect family home, offering a blend of period style and practicality. 88

Down Hall Rippingale, Bourne Style: Georgian cottage with Victorian additions, the former home of seed merchants and later the local doctor. Receptions: four, currently arranged as drawing room, family room, garden room and family kitchen. Bedrooms: six, with one en suite and three family bathrooms.

Other features: utility, separate two bedroom annexe, four acres of grounds. Guide Price: £950,000 Estate Agency: King West, st marys street, stamford, pe9 2de. Tel: 01780 484520. Web: www.kingwest.co.uk.

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Inspiration and Ideas for your Home and Garden

A1, Markham Moor, Retford DN22 0QU 01636 822000 www.elizabethandstevens.com Wednesday to Saturday oďŹ&#x20AC; the A1 signed to Lincoln A57 then take the turning to Retford A638 - come in and browse, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really friendly!

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WATERMILL

INTERIORS

Watermill Interiors are dedicated to offering the highest quality kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms perfectly designed for you and your home. With over ten years experience, you can be confident of an interior you will love today and adore in years to come. Throughout the entire design and installation process we will ensure your new kitchen, bedroom or bathroom is perfect for you, your needs and lifestyle. We welcome you to browse our website, give us a call or pop over to our Lincolnshire based showroom for a free design consultation and estimate. Watermill Interiors are with you every step of the way. From your first meeting with us to the last screw being tightened, you can be confident of the finest grade of finish, not only in our products, but in our installation service too. We have a multi-skilled installation team with experience and knowledge in all aspects of installations, so whether your new kitchen has new tiles to go up or there’s a spot of plastering to finish in your new bathroom, then we are here to on hand right to the end.

Welcome to Abama... A land where time seems to stop and pause for breath. Hidden away on Tenerife’s glittering south-western shore is an unspoilt corner of coastline enjoying an average year-round temperature of 23ºC.

Your opportunity to acquire a bespoke world class residence set within the grounds of the prestigious Ritz Carlton managed Abama Resort with fabulous panoramic views to the immaculate golf course and the Atlantic Ocean: • Enjoy the luxury 5 star facilities of the Abama • Full concierge service available • Private Beach • Helipad • 24 hour security

Find out more by calling us on 0034 922 792 952 or email us at abama@cmltenerife.com or visit our website www.cmltenerife.com.

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GALLANT RESTORATIONS it is refresHinG to Hear of a local business GoinG from strenGtH to strenGtH. one local antique restoration business, Gallant restorations, HaVe brancHed out into GiVinG KitcHens a neW looK...

allant restorations, based at Hemswell cliff, close to europe’s largest antique centre, have always provided antique furniture restoration. due to their expertise with finishes, this has developed into offering a spray lacquering service and now customers can update their kitchens by having their cupboard doors and drawers spray finished. “people are delighted that they can choose any colour and sheen they want in a kitchen finish. an expensive new kitchen can be unnecessary if the existing kitchen is sound and when resprayed, it significantly changes the look” says paula of Gallant restorations. the customer can have the same

expectations from the finish as if they bought a new door. Gallant restorations have fulfilled commissions for shops, restaurants, galleries and hotels who required a bespoke coloured finish on furniture and fittings. most recently they have finished a commission for the furniture in the rooms of the White Hart Hotel of the bailgate, lincoln. they have also been responsible for some of the antique restoration in the Hotel. the business offers a refinishing service for not only kitchens, but everything from wardrobe doors to juke boxes! Gallant restorations prides itself on offering a personalised service to their customers who often have their own

unique requirements and vision. customers are welcome to visit their workshop to have a look at what they do and discuss requirements. Call in and see us as Unit 10E, Gibson Road, Hemswell Cliff Business Park, Hemswell Cliff, Lincs DN21 5TL or call 01427 668080 / 07971 422159. www.restorers.org.uk.

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Ways to make

Your Garden

Grow Julie Rush of seed specialist Thompson & Morgan has some great ideas for summer colour this month...

Where to Buy Crowders Garden Centre www.crowders.co.uk Downtown Garden Centre www.oldrids.co.uk Four Seasons Garden Centre www.fourseasonsgardencentre.co.uk Johnsons Garden Centre www.johnsonsofboston.co.uk Lyndhurst Garden Centre www.lyndhurstgardencentre.co.uk Pennells Garden Centre www.pennellsonline.co.uk

SIX PLANTS FOR SUMMER BEDS TO GIVE YOUR GARDEN SOME REAL COLOUR... 1. Begonia ‘Non-Stop Mocca’ features flamboyant colours, with myriad colours. The best thing about begonias is their ability to thrive in both sun and shade, beds, borders, hanging baskets and window boxes. Mocca features double flowers, and can be planted this month for a gorgeous display in July; £14.99/36 plug plants. 2. Antirrhinum ‘Royal Bride’ is a stately plant with pure white flowers and rich green foliage. Perfect for traditional cottage gardens. £2.99/500 seeds. Plant in May for August/September colour. 3. Californian Poppy We’ve chosen ‘Jelly Bean’ as a favourite poppy - spectacular double blooms, feathery foliage and lots of colour! £2.29/150 seeds, plant in May for August colour.

4. Lobelia Our chosen display of Lobelia will bring mixed baskets to life with cascades of colour from tiny buds. £2.49/1,500 seeds. Sow in April/May for colour in August and September. 5. Cosmos ‘Brightness Mixed’ can be sown until May and will produce bright, beautiful flowers from July to October. £2.49/100 seeds, with a mix of gold, lemon and orange beds. 6. Petunia ‘Purple Tower’ Cover arbours, create a riot of colour against walls and on your breakfast terrace, and provide a carpet of beautiful, rich foliage throughout your garden with this half-hardy annual, £2.49/30 seeds. Grows to 4ft easily, and can be planted in early May ready for a display of colour from June - real vigour, and a beautiful fragrance!

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in the garden

Create a Peaceful Haven for Wildlife... Welcome summer into your garden by creating a beautiful and relaxing pond, one of the most important features to promote wildlife living...

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onds are one of the most important features that can be added to your garden to promote wildlife. They can attract a whole host of creatures from birds, to frogs and beneficial insects. Making one does not have to be complicated: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to create a simple pond in your own garden and here are some handy tips and advice to help get you started. Before you Begin Decide where you want to place you pond, and the right size for your garden. Ideally you want to be able to view the feature from every angle in your garden and house, but make sure you avoid shady areas, especially near deciduous trees. The next step is to decide the type of pond that is right for you - a liner, or a preformed pond which are made of plastic, strong and a quick solution to creating pond. There are different plants available for ponds, and they all require different depths of water. Decide what effect you want to create with your pond and choose plants to enhance this. Placing pond plants in separate water plant baskets at the right depth makes maintenance a lot easier. Most pond plants do not like rapidly flowing water so avoid placing them near a waterfall, and if you are planting fresh pond plants make sure the pond soil is thoroughly soaked beforehand.

right: You can create any type of pond to suit your personality and style. Far right: Garden ponds are a great way to attract wildlife, including frogs, birds and insects.

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in the garden

Jobs for May £ Remove moss and weeds from paths, terraces and drives and keep an eye out for pests around the garden. Try to keep chemical controls to a minimum - they may kill off pests, but they also kill off beneficial insects that prey on them such as ladybirds and hoverfly larvae.

£ Beware of unwelcome visitors such as lily beetles and the black spotted green caterpillars.

£ Continue with the spring cleaning. Hoe borders to get rid of weeds before they take hold. Weeds such as bitter cress and groundsel are a nightmare so nip them in the bud! If it’s dry, attack ground elder and the like with weed killer painted onto the leaves. Dandelions are a nuisance - if you don’t have time to deal with them, chop their heads off before they set seed.

£ Ensure trees or shrubs have a circle of clear earth around them to allow essential moisture to get through.

£ Keep putting out bird food - they become accustomed to regular food supplies and it’s a real treat to see wild birds in the garden.

£ Cut back spreading and trailing plants, and tidy up spring flowering perennials. Cut off the old foliage, lift and divide large clumps and replant with plenty of water and organic fertiliser.

£ Make sure pots and containers don't dry out, especially if they are near a wall and in a sheltered position. 101

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Lets get digging... After you have decided where you want your pond, it is time to mark the perimeter using either string, a length of hosepipe or sand. Remove the turf from the area, and using a spade, dig to the depth of your first shelf for your plants, and then dig out the centre, adding any additional shelves as you go until you reach your desired depth. It is a good idea to give one side of the pond a gentle slope to offer animals, such as hedgehogs, a means of escape should they fall in. Remove any lumps or sharp stones from the hole and spread a layer of soft sand over the area. This will help protect your liner from punctures. Place a layer of pond underlay or old carpet over the sand to provide additional protection, and with the help of friends spread the liner evenly over the hole, and secure the sides with bricks. Water Levels Now you can start filling your pond with water, making sure to pull the edges of the liner as you go so it continues to fit neatly over your pond. Once full, trim the sides leaving a 12 inch overlap over the sides. These can be covered with paving slabs or rocks to create the perfect rockery to compliment your pond. Quick plant guide.. £ Bog plants are ideal where the soil remains wet but not submerged - use these in the shallow areas.

£ Marginal plants grow along the side, usually in baskets. They provide splashes of colour and some, like Veronica Beccabunga, will offer shade for fish, reduce sunlight levels and hinder algae growth. Caltha Palustris are ideal for an early display of colour and spreading plants like Mimulus will quickly fill the top of a basket, making it a suitable companion for a tall plant, like an iris.

£ Water lilies play an important part in a pond ecosystem by shading the surface in summer months.

£ Oxygenator plants’ primary benefit is their ability to grow rapidly, using nutrients that would otherwise be used by algae such as blanketweed.

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Veronica Beccabunga.

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Explore the USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s West Coast

On the Road Again... Rather than drive the usual Route 66 - why not rent a Mustang or Harley and drive the ultimate West Coast Route 101 instead? From Seattle to LA, and with plenty of stops in between, Route 101 is the ultimate sightseeing holiday! Words: Ceri Jackson

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elwha river, olympic national Park.

your WeSt coaSt road triP itinerary

What to see on the way...

Your road trip begins in Seattle, The Emerald City. It’s one of America’s fastest growing cities, famous for its coffee and grunge music. Before picking up your ride, make sure you visit Pike Place Market, Space Needle and Pioneer Square.

Your first stop is Olympic National Park, situated in the Washington State. One of the wettest places you’re ever likely to visit, wild Roosevelt Elk live amongst the trees, alpine meadows and waterfalls. Be sure to visit the magical Rialto Beach.

Portland, Oregon is the perfect place to visit trendy bars and cafés, and treat yourself to a shopping spree before hitting the road.

Next, soak up the views on the 360 mile stretch of coastline, through Cannon and Florence. Visit Crater Lake, a place of tranquil beauty with deep blue lake, cliffs, islands and a volcanic past.

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Now it’s time for a drink! Visit the Napa and Sonoma Valleys in Santa Rosa, California - with vineyards stretching across the rolling hills.

below: Hearst Castle is a National Historical Landmark mansion. Step back in time and relive a unique chapter in American history with guided tours through the castle.

Far below: Crater Lake is a natural beauty with a volcanic past!

Drive over the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco. Take in stunning views before exploring this iconic city. Visit Monterey Bay Aquarium before setting off on the 17 mile drive taking you on a tour past rugged beaches and millionaire homes.

Point Lobos marks the start of the Big Sur. Enjoy a walk around this State Reserve, before stopping off for lunch in Carmel and a front row seat on the beach to watch the sunset over the Pacific.

Big Sur is the best driving experience in America. Winding roads, State Parks and stunning vistas, and Hearst Castle and Santa Barbara are the ideal stop off points.

Time for the climax of your tour; Los Angeles, home to the Hollywood Stars! Hire a bike and cruise down to Venice Beach, or shop till you drop at the Third Street Promenade.

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USA West Coast

Pick of the best... Make sure you recharge as you travel from city to city. Here are some of the best restaurants to visit whilst on the road! Seattle: A city surrounded by water; it makes sense to visit seafood restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter. Bright and buzzing with wire baskets filled with oysters, and a chandelier that looks like it was harvested from a coral reef. Portland: Most of the food served in cabin-in-the-woods restaurant Ned Ludd is wood-fired or smoked. The menu features dishes like roasted whole trout, grilled pork chops with green garlic confit, smoked black cod and spiced flatbread. Florence: On your way to California, stop by Wholly Smokin BBQ & Ribs for an award-winning pulled pork and ribs. napa, california: Gott’s Roadside is renowned as the iconic gourmet burger stand from St. Helena, California. It serves American and Californian classics all day long using local, seasonal ingredients. San Francisco: Namu Gaji is a family run restaurant incorporating New Korean American cuisine - humble, innovative; the menu is inspired by weekly harvests from their farm and the finest local bounty. Los angeles: Visit Nobu Malibu, with ocean views and waves crashing below. Sit on the patio or take a seat at the sushi counter and let the chef guide you through Peruvian-inflected tiradito, uni mini tacos and sashimi so fresh, you can taste the Pacific. 107

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the Wedding aLbuM

Beth and Simon Nix... Teaching Assistant Beth and ďŹ ancĂŠ Simon had been making beautiful music for three years before he proposed. Their vintage day was the perfect example of how to make your day so personal, and so special... Photos: Contact:

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“He proposed in Somerset, where his parents had a holiday cottage, during a visit to Chalice Well Gardens, which are so beautiful...!”

intage weddings are still on trend for 2014 and 2015 weddings, and Beth Nix, née Webster’s, special day is the perfect example of how to ensure your special day is the kind of personal, stylish and romantic day that all brides are looking for. Beth and Simon grew up in the same village and both played at open mike nights at their local café bar. Beth has seen Simon posing in his 1972 Alfa Spider, and the two had often spoke in passing. The offer of providing a lift home one night gave Simon the ideal opportunity to give Beth his number, but that wasn’t quite the end of the story. “I didn’t text him for four months, it was really cruel of me!” says Beth. “We bumped into each other some time after he’d given me his number and this time I remembered to text him.” “He proposed in Somerset, where his parents had a holiday cottage, during a visit to Chalice Well gardens, which are so beautiful. We began planning our day and

knew exactly what we wanted right from the outset.” The couple wanted a vintage feel with lots of family and friends there, and a relaxed, low-key feel. Beth’s aunt decorated her cake, whilst the bride herself created home-made bunting. Beth also carried the vintage look through with a less formal bouquet composed of natural wild-flowers that were relevant to the time of year and created a look commensurate with a country wedding. In line with the relaxed theme Beth didn’t want a dress that was too structured, and fell in love with her beautifully embroidered backless empire-line dress with a beautiful bow detail to the back. The couple took their vows at the registration office and held their reception at a local pub restaurant. One touch that was a bit wacky, not necessarily in keeping with the English theme but great fun nonetheless, was Simon’s friend Jay Goldsmith’s band

images: Lizzie Haines, Do It Momma 07951 030114, www.shootit momma.co.uk.

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the Wedding aLbuM

who played at the reception. Whilst Simon plays with Jay in 90s rock band, covering hits from names like Nirvana, Jay’s other musical interest is world music, and so the couple and their guests enjoyed the musical stylings of a Mongolian wedding dance, complete with wind instruments. “It was a really relaxed day and great fun!” says Beth. “I watched the wedding DVD back and there was a scene with Simon pretending to jump out of the window to escape, so it was really relaxed, but ultimately, it was a really fun day.” “All of the people we worked with were wonderful, from our florist, Earthworks, to our photographer Lizzie Haines. Lizzie was so brilliant and talented, she blended in so well and produced some lovely images.” “We had a lovely honeymoon afterwards to Broadway in the Cotswolds. It was like an extension of the English wedding theme, enjoying the countryside and playing croquet and drinking champagne!” “It was the perfect day, with friends and family as attendants, exactly the kind of low-key, relaxed and enjoyable day we were both hoping to create.” says Beth. 114

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Dress to Impress

Ladies Day Out DUST OFF YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE AND GET READY FOR LADIES DAY! MICHAELA LOUISA’S NEW COLLECTION IS PERFECT FOR A SUNNY STROLL OR A DAY AT THE RACES WITH A GLASS OF BUBBLY OR TWO... Words: Ceri Jackson

label with a strong Italian influence. Her cocktail dresses are ideal for any occasion, with a classy yet informal touch.

With Michaela Louisa’s new collection, you won’t need to worry about what to wear as the designer’s got it covered!

Bright, vivacious, chic this stylish, brilliantly British collection appeals to all ages, and will make you feel incredible.

his summer, get together with your girlfriends and enjoy a fun Ladies Day in the summer sunshine.

Established in 1992, Michaela Louisa is a London based

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<< £ ABOVE Fitted dress with wrap eﬀect and dark purple geometric pattern. >> £ PASTEL PRINCESS This pastel purple dress really stands out with bold bow and embossed detailing.

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<< >> £ABOVE AND RIGHT Fitted colour block dresses with summer sandals are very ﬂattering and make the perfect outﬁt for a day out.

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<< ÂŁABOVE Geometric black and white dress with a pink twist. << ÂŁ LEFT Simple white dress with black detailing and bow, paired with a bolero jacket. Add large round sunglasses to create a retro British look!

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£ BEJEWELLED Steal the show in this selection of shimmering pink ﬁtted dresses.

£ STOCKISTS For local stockists see www.michaelalouisa.com.

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<< £ABOVE Wrap effect dress with sheer black sleeves, and polka dot pattern with flowers. >> £ RED ROSE Stylish fitted dress with short capped sleeves and ruffle to the front. Perfect teamed with a red straw hat!

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FASHION

<< £ LEFT Chiﬀon dress featuring yellow and purple ﬂowers. Complete the look with a sheer bolero and purple stilettos.

£ BELOW Fitted black dress with white and yellow ﬂowers and gold ring detailing to the side.

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HealtH & Beauty

Blue Sky Thinking...

Hot oďŹ&#x20AC; the catwalk, blue eyeshadow is making a comeback; subtle dashes of aqua, sapphire and sky. The secret is to keep your other make-up to a minimum to make it really stand out!

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A Summer Makeup Look...

Blue Belles This summer, blue eyeshadow is making a comeback. Before you conjure up images of retro disco divas - subtle shades of aqua, sapphire and sky have updated the look along with bold blocks of colour. The trick? Keep other make-up to the minimum to let the blue really stand out! Words: ceri Jackson.

>> Estee Lauder Double Wear All-Day Glow BB creme is the perfect start to create a natural base. It instantly perfects skintone and vibrancy, whilst brightening and evening your skin; 30ml, £29.

Shiseido Shimmering cream Eye colour glides over the eyelids, creating a luxurious look instantly. 15 shades available. Shade shown is Blue 711; 6g, £21.50.

<< chanel’s LES BEIGES healthy Glow sheer powder provides a sensation of lightness, well-being and freshness with the pure radiance of days spent outdoors. Five shades available; £38.

<< With this sexy line up of nudes, bronzes and pinks there is an Urban Decay Naked Lip Gloss for everyone; £14.

>> Thierry Mugler Angel Eau de parfum with notes of vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli. Reﬁllable Bottle; 100ml, £79.50.

Nails Inc gel polish provides a high shine, super glossy ﬁnish. Shade shown is Mercer Street. Nine shades in range; £14. >> NARS Larger Than Life Long Wear Eyeliner in Khao San Road; £19. NARS Eyeliner pencil in Kaliste; £16.

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BO PEEP BOUTIQUE

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he perfect finish to a new spring outfit they are available in infant size 4 to child size 3, Wellies and raincoats are available for april showers in fantastic colourful designs from prancing ponies to farmer jack with matching umbrellas. Boys and Girls spring/summer clothes range from tiny/ premature baby to age 12 featuring a pastel pallet to include coral and mint. Older boys from 4 plus have a choice from polos to shirts by crew clothing as well as a casual look from Levi's and Frugi.

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ENJOY

Nene Valley Railway

Heritage Jewel: One of Peterborough’s biggest attractions is the Norman Cathedral right in the heart of the city.

Exploring the story behind Peterborough’ s

ERA OF STEAM Riding aboard a steam train is exciting, but riding on the footplate is a very rare, and compelling experience. This month our features editor Ceri Jackson paid Nene Valley Railway in Wansford near Peterborough a visit, to take a ride on the charity’s very own City of Peterborough steam engine train and find out about the heritage railway! Words & Pictures: Ceri Jackson.

t seems there’s nothing more exciting than stepping aboard a steam train for the very first time. Back in my childhood days, I never had the pleasure of witnessing one of these majestic locomotives, let alone riding upfront on the footplate. As soon as I pulled myself up inside the cabin, I could feel my inner child surfacing. The heat was intense, my hands soon covered in soot. I have never been a fan of trains, but honestly - I loved every second! Originally built in 1844, the Nene Valley Railway (NVR) was closed in the 1960’s, following a decision to cease service of a number of unprofitable lines country wide. It remained closed until a local vicar, with the help of the Peterborough Railway Society, set to work to re-open the station as a visitor attraction in the 1970’s.

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The railway now has a number of ‘Big Brits’ at the station, including the City of Peterborough, the Black Five and The Battle of Britain class 92 Squadron, which will be back in action by December. There is plenty more on offer for visitors this summer, as NVR is also home to a number of continental carriages from Sweden, Poland and Germany, as well as diesel locomotives for the petrol-heads. Now back to our train journey... as we chugged along the Yarwell to Peterborough NVR line, I was able to chat to meet Bob the driver, Nathan the fireman and Alan the cleaner and trainee fireman. They gave me a real feel of what it is like working aboard Peterborough’s heritage railway, and it was clear that the passion and dedication of the volunteers are a real driving force at the attraction. “It’s such an amazing experience to be a part of. I have a railway background in my family, so to be given the chance to drive such a powerful piece of machinery is fantastic.” said Nathan. “We arrive at the station five hours before the engine is needed, to get ready, and to help make sure the train and the tracks are safe and well-maintained.” The volunteers work to a roster, and depending on other commitments, can sign up for as many train journeys as they wish. When you first sign up as a 134

volunteer on the footplate, you begin your journey as a ‘cleaner,’ like Alan - he’s responsible for keeping the coal topped up and the water replenished for the boiler. The next step is to train to be a fireman, whose main job is to make sure there is a steady supply of steam at the right pressure to power the engine. Nathan helps ensure the track is clear when approaching level crossings, and is in charge of the token and key which changes the track’s course. The token and key also serves as a safety measure to ensure there is only one train on the track at a time.

Above left: The ﬁrebox acts as the heart of the train. Coal is burned to produce heat which boils the water in the boiler. Above: The token or key is used to change the track’s course and make sure there is only one train on the track at a time.

The ultimate position at the heritage railway is to become a driver, like Bob, who is in charge of driving the train and maintaining its speed. Arguably, Bob is the person who has the most fun aboard the City of Peterborough, as he gets to blow the train’s whistle! As we sped along the track we passed a number of well known places such as Ferry Meadows, where passengers can depart the train and enjoy a walk round the country park before setting off on the short walk back to Wansford Station.

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“There’s something different every day. Being connected to the main line enables the attraction to bring a diverse range of trains to its visitors...”

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The final stop brings you to the Peterborough NVR station, just a short ten minute walk from the city centre. Always looking to bring diversity to their visitors, NVR bought the track connecting to the main line so they can bring other locomotives to them. This autumn, the famous Tornado will be making a guest appearance - now famous for its role in Top Gear’s ‘Race to the North.’ The group of enthusiasts are also expanding in the shape of the Old Station building, which was purchased the day before our visit. Built in 1844, it was part of a local haulage yard until 1999, and since has been left empty. This is an exciting venture which will help complete the attraction after its restoration. Plans for its use is a hot topic - but all we’re allowed to say is that it will be museum related and will make NVR even more exciting than it is for visitors this spring.

For more information or to book your trip, call 01780 784444 or see www.nvr.org.uk.

Taking a ride aboard a heritage steam engine train is a great experience. At Nene Valley Railway you also have the rare yet compelling opportunity to be a part of the footplate’s crew, where you can see ﬁrst hand how marvellous its trains are...

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Volunteers like Nathan, Alan and Bob are the real driving force behind the attraction.

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OPHTHALMIC EXCELLENCE IN WHITTLESEY

Clearly Brilliant... J Neville’s has been established for over 20 years and can provide designer frames, high-spec lenses and a range of fashionable sunspecs for comfort and protection all summer. All we need now is some sunshine! Situated in Whittlesey, J Neville Opticians are an independent Peterborough optician with over 20 year’s experience, offering a large range of spectacles and sunglasses from standard to designer. Our aim is to provide the highest level of professional ophthalmic services, using the latest techniques and equipment in a friendly, caring environment. We all take a great pride in the work we do and believe in giving you the time and care your eyes deserve. The practice stocks frames by many major designers including Gucci Versace Rayban Oakley Prada Polo Ralph Lauren Hackett CK and Silhouette. Once you have had your eye

examination Jan Neville and staff will help with frame selection and explain spectacle lens options including extras such as scratch resistant or anti-reflective coatings. We tailor your glasses to give you the best possible vision and comfort. On collection, we'll ask you to try them on so we can make any final adjustments. This summer, you’ll also benefit from our range of fabulous sunglasses. These guarantee sharp, clear, relaxed vision and provide 100% UVA and UVB protection as standard, which means harmful UV rays are prevented from reaching your eyes. And with the best choice on the high street, it's never been easier to look effortlessly stylish.

For more information: Visit J Neville Opticians, 18 Broad Street, Whittlesey, Peterborough PE7 1HA. Alternatively call 01733 208578 or see www.jnevilleopticians.com.

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THE LAMPSHADE WAREHOUSE LIGHTING OUTLET Established in 1986 “The Lampshade Warehouse Lighting Outlet” was literally as the name suggests; 4 walls full of lampshades which were supplied to shops and stores throughout East Anglia and London. Over the years the small high street shops have virtually disappeared but here at “The Lampshade Warehouse Lighting Outlet” we have created an up to date retail showroom where we can provide you with lighting from a bedroom to a ballroom. We stock a vast array of light fittings from established suppliers such as “Searchlight”, “Oaks”, “Mantra” and crystal from “Dyas”. For those who are uncertain about new technologies in lighting such as halogen, compact fluorescent, or LED we will be pleased to talk to you and demonstrate the various different types. Lighting is a major part of any project be it just decorating a spare bedroom or renovating an entire house. In addition many commercial properties such as pubs, restaurants, hotels etc. have all sourced their requirements from our huge range. Please come and see us to discuss your project, we are here Tuesday to Saturday and would be delighted to see you, for more details see our ad. or visit our web site at www.the lampshadewarehouse.co.uk

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PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL A HIDDEN gEM SITuATED RIgHT IN THE HEART OF THE CITy’S BuSy SHOPPINg CENTRE. ONCE yOu WALK THROugH THE ANCIENT STONE ARCHWAy THAT SEPARATES IT FROM THE HuSTLE AND BuSTLE OF CATHEDRAL SQuARE, yOu ARRIVE IN AN OASIS OF CALM.

he Cathedral is famous for its striking West Front which was completed in the early 13th century. At a colossal 26 metres high, its three lofty archways have been described as “doorways for giants.” Inside the Cathedral there are many historic treasures to discover, including the resting place of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s first wife who was buried here in 1536. Mary Queen of Scots was also buried here in 1587, but when her

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son James became King he had her body re-interred at Westminster Abbey. Entry to the Cathedral is free, although donations are always welcome (group charges apply). Visitors are welcome to stroll around and explore for themselves, or to sit in quiet contemplation. To get the most out of your visit it is well worth taking a tour with one of our informative guides. These run on Monday – Saturday at 2pm (11.30am on Wednesdays). They last a little over

an hour and cost £7 (£5) per person. The more adventurous visitor is invited to take a Tower Tour. These run on selected dates from April until October – including on Bank Holidays – and take the visitor high up in the Cathedral, getting close to the fabulous ceilings and stained glass, as well as enjoying panoramic views over Peterborough. For more information visit www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk or call 01733 355315.

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ANDRONICAS CERAMICS STUDIO

At Andronicas Ceramics Studio we have events and special activities running throughout the year. Here is a snippet of what we’re up to in the coming months: • Mystery Easter Egg hunt- Between April 1st and April 22nd find the hidden eggs in our shop and guess the secret films to win! • Charity Fun Weekend happening 24th-26th May. • Father’s Day pottery available to paint from 1st June. Keep up to date with everything we’re doing in the cafe/ studio on our Facebook or Twitter or contact us if you have an event you’d hold with us. We love to hear from you!

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Targa: Porscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest 911 derivative is a retro Targa roof version combining open top motoring with the handling benefits of a rigid body.

MOTORING NEWS

Porsche 911 Targa... Porscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic two-seater sports car has spawned numerous variations over the years, but its latest version is a quirky targa derivative. So what advantages does the new body style have over the existing soft top 911?

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MOTORING

Porsche 911

orsche’s 911 has a long-standing place in the hearts of most motoring enthusiasts. Not only is it well-known - established in 1963 with successive releases sharing the same nomenclature ever since - it’s also the perfect technical recipe for sports car perfection. A rearengine layout, slippery shape and lightweight six cylinder engine are proof that if it isn’t broken, you shouldn’t fix it.

Porsche 911 Targa Price: £73,413£148,511 (Targa £86,218-£96,316). On Sale: Now. Engines: 3.4 V6 24v (350bhp), 3.8 V6 24v (400bhp), 3.8 V 24v Turbo (560bhp). Economy: (3.4 V6 24v manual coupé), combined 31.4mpg. Equipment: Part-electric leather seats, electric windows, electric mirrors, MP3 socket, climate control.

Not that the 911 has escaped modernity entirely the car can be fitted with Porsche’s Doppelkupplung twin-clutch automatic gearbox which is so good you’d be a fool to have a manual box. There’s also optional technology like sat nav and heated seats, plus systems for torque vectoring and active roll stabilisation, so it’s not exactly an old school sports car, but neither is it a soft, quiet GT, either. Neither has the 911 escaped the fashion for vintage or retro style - and one motoring trend now experiencing a resurgence in the form of Porsche’s newest model is the targa roof. The term targa meaning a semi-convertible with a hard roof and roll bar - was coined by Porsche’s 1966 911 model, and arose as a result of concerns about convertible cars’ safety in the event of an accident. A ride and handling benefit of targa models is that with their rollover bars intact - unlike convertibles, who have had theirs chopped off as part of losing their roofs - targas tend to be stiffer and therefore handle better than their

soft-top counterparts, which suits the 911 ethos. So, partly due to retro charm, and partly to ensure a wind-in-the-hair 911 can still deliver a stiff body, Porsche last month released its 911 Targa with the torsional stiffness of a coupé body but the same topless thrills as the its convertible model, which it will be sold alongside. The 911 lineup has always been a bit convoluted. There are basic Carerra models with a 3.4 litre engine, S versions with 3.8 litre engines, Turbo versions, and ‘4’ versions with all wheel drive, as well as coupé, convertible and now Targa body styles too, with none, some, or all of the above available in different combinations. Basic Carerra coupé versions start at £74,000, whilst the Targa version starts at £86,000 with ‘4’ four wheel drive system. The first problem here is that a standard 911 is so good, four wheel drive doesn’t make too much difference to the way the car handles. As for the greater amount of power, a basic 911 reaches 60mph in 4.8 seconds, and even a Turbo S model 911 shaves around a second off that time. What’s more, all 911s can reach an un-exploitable 179mph, so you’ll need to choose a 911 carefully and ask yourself if you’ll really get the benefit of the extra performance you’re paying a hefty premium for if you opt for anything but the basic model. That leaves the choice of body styles. In a climate such as ours, and with a £9,000 premium for a convertible or Targa model, you’ve got to either love wind-in-the-hair

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motoring, or hate the convenience and gentle, controllable comfort of the 911’s standard-fit climate control system to warrant the premium. Sunshine is a rare and precious commodity, and the chance to enjoy a convertible car is similarly rare, but when the sun shines, we feel that drivers should embrace the full on cabriolet or coupé/cab experience rather than sitting on the fence and driving a half-coupé, half-open top Targa. The appeal of the 911’s most basic coupé may be boosted by the fact that electrically adjustable leather seats, electric windows and mirrors are standard. However, parking sensors, Bluetooth, cruise control, heated seats and sat nav are all optional extras and will add £3,800 to the price of your 911. All of the above come as standard on the Mercedes SL, which is also £5,000 cheaper than even the basic 911. With its electrically operated retractable hard top roof, which stows itself neatly in the boot, the SL is a better compromise than the Targa version of the 911. It provides a snug coupé style hard top throughout the year. The 911 Targa’s panels have to be removed manually, whereas an SL can lose its roof far easier, with just the touch of a button.

Undoubtedly the Targa looks rare and unusual, its rakish rear profile and aluminium roll bar detailing add to the 911’s already pretty exquisite look, and the Targa’s stiffer body shell will provide marginally better handling than the soft-top or the Mercedes, but you’d have to be a keen driver to notice.

The Targa looks rare and unusual, its rakish rear profile and aluminium roll bar add to the 911’s already pretty exquisite look, and the Targa’s stiffer body shell will provide marginally better handling... The 911 is still, ultimately, a driver’s car, which hasn’t civilised or sanitised the driving experience with technology - which, arguably, the SL has. However, the standard 911 is so good, that there’s little point spending extra money on one of the more expensive models - you’re better to spend money on the items of equipment missing from the standard kit list. As for the new Targa body style, it’s a stylish model in isolation, but a soft-top 911 will give a more authentic wind-in-the-hair feel. A Mercedes SL meanwhile, with its retractable hard top, is much more practical, making the Targa, to our mind, little more than a retro gimmick. 147

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TO VIEW AnD PuRChASE PhOTOGRAPhS FROM ‘ThE EVEnT’ VISIT WWW.PRIDEMAGAZInES.CO.uK

Special guest at the VIP event was the last surviving member of the famous Dambusters raid, 91-year old Squadron leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson (centre).

THE EVENT Bomber Command M emorial Dinner Lincolnshire’s Bomber Command Memorial charity recently held a fundraising dinner at RAF College Cranwell to ensure continued awareness of the project, which will see a memorial and interpretation centre created to commemorate the 25,611 bomber command personnel who lost their lives during World War II. Following an anonymous donation of £750,000, the charity now has suﬃcient funding to create the memorial itself, whilst Lincolnshire County Council have agreed to provide access roads to the site, at Canwick Hill, just near Lincoln. The memorial itself will be a 164ft steel spire with names cut into it, and ongoing fundraising will raise the necessary £3m to create the interpretation centre, whose roof will resemble a Lancaster wing. It’s hoped construction will begin in June 2014 ready for a May 2015 opening. For more information on the charity, see www.lincsbombercommandmemorial.com.

The event was held at RAF College Cranwell and was attended by around 90 guests.

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£ DEREK ACORAH

£ KING LEAR

, What s On... £ JUNGLE BOOK

£ THE CITY GARDEN

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This spectacular musical adaptation at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Grantham is set in the vibrant tropical jungle of India. It shows Mowgli the man cub’s journey to maturity, with loving care from his adopted wolf family and advice from Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. During the half hour rehearsal, some children are chosen and rehearsed into their small parts while the rest of the audience is taught the songs. Saturday 10th May at 2pm; tickets are £8 or £28.00 for a family of four. www.guildhallartscentre.com 01476 406158

Three award-winning choirs will give an inspiring performance of ‘The City Garden’ to support St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice on 3rd May at Lincoln Cathedral.

Derek Acorah, the number one television psychic in the UK, will be at Blackfriars Art Centre in Boston on Thursday 29th May at 7.30pm. His television appearances have made him one of Britain's most popular and best known spirit mediums. Bridging the gap between this world and the next, he has achieved international acclaim.

‘The City Garden’ is a magniﬁcent cantata by composer Will Todd; a romantic journey through the seasons, combining a mix of choral, jazz and gospel. In total there will be over 250 performers, creating a vibrant and exciting atmosphere. Tickets from £10, and all proﬁts go to St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. www.lincolncathedral.com 01522 561644

Tickets from £16. www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk 01205 363108

£ KING LEAR A live screening of Shakespeare’s tragedy from the London stage. An aged king divides his kingdom between his daughters, according to who is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite says nothing, and Lear’s world descends into chaos. Thursday 1st May at 7pm. Tickets £13. www.southhollandcentre.co.uk 01775 764777

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COMInG uP...

The Great Gatsby Ball... THE gLAMouR ANd gLITz oF THE 1920’s Is CoMINg To IRNHAM HALL FoR oNE NIgHT oNLy, oN sATuRdAy 17TH MAy...

£ JOE MCELDERRY

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Meet Myra, Sylvia, Helen and Jessica in this hilarious show. Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women – and one man – living extraordinary lives. Hot Flush is more fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox! So wipe away those blues and grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night at the theatre. Palace Theatre, Newark, 2nd May; tickets £20.

For fans of Joe McElderry and X Factor this is the perfect evening’s entertainment!

www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk 01636 655755

There is only one Joe McElderry, and there is only one night for you to see this incredible singer with his band performing songs from rock, pop to classical.

Joe McElderry rose to fame when he won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. Joe’s ﬁrst single The Climb reached number one in the UK and Irish singles chart and was soon followed by the release of his debut album titled Wide Awake.

This is one night not to miss with Joe having sold in excess of two million records worldwide; expect his tickets to go fast! Tickets are from £16. Thursday, 8th May from 7.30pm. www.bathshall.co.uk 0844 8542776

The glamour and glitz of the 1920’s is coming to Irnham Hall on the border of Rutland and Lincolnshire for one night only, on Saturday 17th May. Gayle Wharton from Little Humby is organising a decadent Great Gatsby themed ball at this unique and exclusive venue, as part of her plans to raise £40,000 this year for four charities: Stamford-based Anna’s Hope, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Bliss (the premature baby charity) and Dementia Adventure. Gayle says; “Everyone loves the chance to dress up, and the Gatsby Ball promises to be a fabulous evening out with vintage cars on show, champagne reception, live music from Dr Jazz, four-course dinner, entertainment from the Chantry Dance Company and a live Charity Auction giving guests the opportunity to bid on some exclusive lots, including a bespoke art commission kindly donated by artist Edward Waite.” For more information about the event and the venue go to www.irnhamhallevents.co.uk. Limited tickets are on sale now at £75 and are available by calling 07860 394199 or emailing madfortyat40@gmail.com

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CHANTRY DANCE COMPANY LAUNCHES UNIqUE PrE-ProFESSIoNAL FoUNDATIoN CoUrSE IN LINCoLNSHIrE In the summer of 2013 the Lincolnshire market town of grantham gained a new resident unlike any it had seen before. A professional contemporary ballet company known as Chantry dance Company relocated from London and moved into the town centre, led by grantham-born Paul Chantry and his wife Rae Piper. Now they are bringing professional dance performances to the county with an international cast of dancers who have performed in London’s West End, at sadler’s Wells, and for major ballet and contemporary companies. Alongside this, they are offering educational opportunities for aspiring young dancers, which include a summer school, an Associate Programme, and their exciting new 1-year Pre-Professional Foundation Course. Chantry dance Company’s Pre-Professional Foundation Course offers student dancers of 16yrs and over the rare chance to train with a professional company. The course has been conceived in a unique way and is divided into two parts. In the first part, students train alongside the professional company during their touring season. In the second part, the students train away from the professional company in intensive studio-based lessons. For more information about Chantry Dance Company and applications for their Foundation Course email: education@ chantrydancecompany.org, call 07989 588038 or visit our website www.chantrydancecompany.org/education.html

The ULTIMATE Combat Gaming Experience Airsoft is a military simulation game similar to paintball. It costs a lot less to play, it hurts less and uses realistic looking replica weapons.

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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY SHOW NEWArK SHoWGroUND, SATUrDAy 10 MAy & SUNDAy 11 MAy 2014

s spring approaches thoughts turn to County shows and where better to start than the Nottinghamshire County show, the first show of the agricultural season held at Newark showground. organised by the Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural society and taking place on saturday 10 May and sunday 11 May 2014, the show retains firm links with its farming and rural heritage with over 200 Livestock and Equine classes being held and entries received from all over the country. There’s so much for all the family across the two days with something for everyone to enjoy including spectacular displays on the ground and in the air; demonstrations of all kinds; lots of hands-on activities and of course the chance to see quality animals from huge bulls to tiny chicks. Foodies will love the Food Experience Marquee with the opportunity to buy everything from cheese,cakes and fudge to vegetables and specialist rapeseed oils and watch cookery demonstrations featuring local chefs.

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If you want to get active go to the sportszone and watch the amazing “savage skills” performing daring mountain bike stunts; have fun learning circus skills with Party Workshops, get involved with soccer shootout and get more information from local sports organisations. Be thrilled by falconry, gun dogs and birds of prey within our Countryside Area and have a go at fly fishing, before visiting the willow weaver, stone mason and blacksmith. Marvel at the main ring displays which this year will include the incredible sky symphony stunt kite display and the Notts Band of the Royal Engineers as well as farming heritage displays. If your pet dog has the waggiest tail or is the handsomest/prettiest or simply a superb pedigree then bring them along and enter into the Companion dog show taking place on the saturday or the Fun dog show taking place on the sunday. This year the County show is marking the

70th anniversary of the d day Landings with special exhibition displays. Visitors can watch a Company field kitchen in action and flying over the showground on the saturday will be the RAF dakota and on sunday the ever popular spitfire will mark the occasion with a low level flypast. All this and not forgetting shopping! There’s 200 trade stands selling everything from crafts, jewellery, garden furniture and pet goodies to clothes shops such as Joules and yorkshire Trading and kitchen specialists AgA as well as saddlers, outdoor wear and agricultural dealers. Advance tickets cost £12.00 each and can be purchased in advance on the telephone by contacting the Showground on 01636 705796 or buy online at www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com Children under the age of 17 years go free, there is free car parking and free grandstand seating. On the gate tickets are priced at £16.00 each.

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THERE’S LOTS TO DO IN LINCOLNSHIRE

The Great Outdoors County shows, walking festivals, live music and more. There’s plenty to do in Lincolnshire over the next few months, so here, we present our summer highlights for May, June and July...

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National Mill Weekend Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May is National Mills Weekend, and there are 12 Lincolnshire mills taking part. We list a few of our favourites here... Experience the wonder of our industrial heritage with a visit to one of the county’s windmills or watermills this month as part of National Mills Weekend - an open weekend event when many of the county’s restored mills will be grinding corn. Alford Windmill Six storey, five sails, dating back from 1837. Still in commercial use. A1104, Mablethorpe road, Alford LN13 9EH. www.alford-windmill.co.uk. Maud Foster Windmill, Boston Seven storeys, five sails and built in 1819. restored by the current owner, James Waterfield, in 1988 and still working commercially to produce artisan flour. Willoughby road, Boston PE21 9EG. www.maudfoster.co.uk. Ellis’s Windmill, Lincoln Three storey tower mill restored by Lincoln Civic Trust and in full working order. Mill road, Lincoln LN1 3JJ. www.lincolnshire.gov.uk. Mount Pleasant Windmill, Kirton in Lindsey Brick tower mill with four sails and ogee cap, fully restored in 1991. organic bakery using flour from the mill. run by artisans Mervin and Marie-Christine Austin. B1398 north of Kirton in Lindsey DN21 4NH. www.mountpleasantwindmill.co.uk. Cogglesford Mill, Sleaford Three storey working watermill which mills only on special event days. off A153 NG34 7Eq. www.cogglesfordmillsleaford.co.uk. For a full list of participating mills, see www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk. 156

The show Comes to Town this month - organisers of the Lincolnshire show are hosting a mini-event in Lincoln’s City Centre on 31st May with food, entertainment and more...

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What’s On

Summer Events

This month we present a roundup of the county’s best outdoor events from country shows to live music events and days out for families. These are the events we recommend you visit in May and June... 3rd-5th May: WWI Weekend Based at Lincoln Castle. Re-enactments give visitors an insight into the everyday lives of men and women at home and abroad, complete with military encampment. suitable for all ages. £6.50/adults, £3.90/children, 10am-6pm.

10th/11th May: nottinghamshire Fair Based at the Newark showground, with the sky symphony kite display team, countryside arena dogs and More dogs show and displays of Flyball & Agility. sheep, dog & duck displays, plus music from the Nottinghamshire Band of the Royal Engineers. Food marquee, and WWII displays. open from 9am to 6pm. www.nottinghamshirecountryshow.com.

31st May: The Show Comes to Town A mini-Lincolnshire show in the centre of Lincoln. Enjoy a taste of the Lincolnshire show in Castle square, with food, farming and a flavour of what our county show is all about.

31st May/1st June: 1,000 Years of Crafts Based at Lincoln Castle, this celebration of traditional crafts returns for a fourth year, with Main: The Brocklesby Country Fair takes place on 22nd June. Far Left: open Farm sunday on 8th June. Left: Face painting at the Kelham and grimsthorpe Festivals this summer. Right: Book early for discounted tickets for this year’s Battle Prom concert at Burghley House.

Look out for Lincoln Inspired from 6th-11th May... this celebration of literature and performance art takes place at drill Hall, The Collection and The Lincolnshire showground. For a full programme of events, see www.lincolninspired.co.uk...

50 heritage skills from silversmithing to wood turning, stone carving to weaving. Children can have a go at some of the crafts and there’s a chance to see the Heritage skills Centre at work too. Entry £2/adults,£1/conc. From 10am, Lincoln Castle.

31st May: Kelham Festival An exciting new grassroots festival celebrating the best in music, arts and culture is coming to Kelham Hall near Newark this summer – the sister event to August’s grimsthorpe Festival. Thousands of people are expected to visit the beautiful grounds as they are transformed into a family-friendly festival site, playing host to over 50 live bands and acts across four music stages. With side shows, workshops, dJs, beer tents, children’s fun fair, circus acts, craft stalls and the very best of festival food, plus lots more, Kelham Festival will offer an affordable family day out in a picturesque and safe environment. £10/adults, £7/children. www.kelhamfestival.com.

8th June: Open Farm Sunday Farms across Lincolnshire will open to families in June to educate youngsters as to how and where food is produced. see www.farmsunday.org and search for a participating farm near you.

18th/19th June: Lincolnshire Show 130th Lincolnshire show with 200 acres of entertainment from livestock to main ring entertainment from Broke MFX to an enhanced discovery area with a programme of live music entertainment. This year the Food Area will include a number of local chefs performing cooking demonstrations, with names like Redhill Farms, uncle Henrys and Welbournes all represented. Buy and print your tickets online this year and save money - a family ticket this year is just £38 (£22/ adult, gate) at www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk or call 01522 522900.

Looking Ahead... 28th June: so! Festival, skegness. 5th July: RAF Waddington Air show. 13th July: spilsby show. 26th/27th July: Heckington show. 3rd August: Revesby Country Fair. 31st August: Wragby show.

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Summer Events

Wolds Walking Festival This year’s Wolds Walking Festival will be the biggest to date, with 128 walks over 16 days to celebrate the event’s 10th birthday.... The 10th Wolds Walking Festival takes place from 17th May to 1st June, with 128 walks in Lincolnshire’s Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. To enjoy the event, all you need to do is turn up to as many of the walks as you want. There’s a choice of routes, designated easy, moderate or energetic, from half a mile to 20 miles. There are family-themed walks, dog-friendly walks and walks with historic interests. Here’s a few of our favourites...

Sunday 18th May: The Dog Walk

Above: skegness’s so! Festival for performing arts takes place from 28th June to 7th July with a full programme to be conﬁrmed as Pride goes to press.

22nd June: Brocklesby Country Fair Positively packed with activity, head along to the 2014 Brocklesby Country Fair to try your hand at clay shooting, fly fishing, archery or even a gundog scurry. Pop over to the Main Ring where the hugely popular Kangaroo Kid will be headlining the programme. Enjoy local food and drink suppliers at the Covered Market and head over to the Arts and Crafts marquee to admire truly stunning creations from local talent. www.brocklesby.co.uk or call 01469 561400.

5th July: Battle Proms at Burghley

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The perfect summer celebration returns to Burghley House on 5th July with a programme of sublime classical music, highly emotive spitfire aerial display and stunning firework finale. This year the thrilling and ever popular mounted skill-at-arms display by an expert cavalry troop will be carried out in WW1 regalia to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Tickets £35/adults, £17/children from www.battleproms.com.

This gentle walk is especially for man’s best friend and his owner! A steady walk combining history and wildlife with open space and scenery for all to enjoy. Five miles, from Barnoldby le Beck, donations to Jerry green dog Rescue.

Thursday 29th May: Gruffalo Walk Join the mouse for a stroll in the deep dark wood. Try not to get eaten by the fox, owl, snake and gruffalo. This children’s walk is based around the classic book and is full of action and activities. one mile, from 1pm, booking essential.

Friday 30th May: Speed Dating Walk Fancy making some new friends? While enjoying an easy guided walk around Elm Farm in swaby, our lively walk quiz will ensure you meet lots of people and definitely have a few laughs! The walk will finish up at Tracey’s Little Cupcake Tearoom to enjoy celebratory cupcakes and a cuppa! Four miles, from 6pm. For more information on all of the walks in the festival, download a festival guide from www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk.

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Be prepared for a jam packed day of family entertainment and fun in celebration of our Great British farming heritage MAIN ATTACTIONS INCLUDE: • The new craze of ‘Horseboarding’ • The ‘RAVC Military Dogs’ from Melton Mowbray • Back by popular demand the ‘The Sheep show’ • ‘Ridgeside Lurchers’ - “have a go” with your pet dog! • A very impressive ‘Farming Through The Ages’ vinatge and modern equipment exhibition • ‘Birds of prey’ demonstrations and talks • And our New! ‘Education Zone’ showcasing rural crafts • Trade and craft stands

Early Bird tickets available ONLINE ONLY from www.rutlandcountyshow.com Tickets are £8 (before 21st May) £10 before the show & £12.50 on show day.

FREE accompanied under 14’s

Gates Open 8 .30am Free Parking New Rutland Show ground, Show ground Way Barleythorpe, Oakham LE15 7TW

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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 1. Extravagant spending, as you'd expect from over-the-top diva playing Mimi? (11,11) 9. Number 10, perhaps, in full, is including everything (7) 10. Crestfallen Democrats covering up president no longer (7) 11. Could be Disneyland's crafty means of saving the species, Euro-politician included (5,4) 12. Landowner, look, into line dancing at ﬁrst (5) 13. Supporting comedian Henry (4) 14. ray's getting turned away, sadly, for certain (10) 16. A lot of net practice needed to make them relent with warm shaking? (10) 19. A small thing, but half the dictionary is missing? (4) 20. Check broadcast as rulers do (5) 21. resort without worth moved where Blackpool is (9) 23. Crank action on right of reversed container (7) 24. Lecture about, say, going round Brummie's town (7) 25. See 1

DOWn 1. Initially inferior count: sceptical, sadly, about making a baby? (15) 2. Digniﬁed refusal to live without Lord's lead (5) 3. Entry of Gladiators ultimately in old man's time (7) 4. Peach that's ready to be pulled (7) 5. A ﬁlm on sea paintings by Hammer? (3,5) 6. Film musical with tempestuous shower scene ended by a cop (6,2,3,4) 7. Tasty-looking Estuary drink in glass girl put aside (13) 8. Such as the Guardian making southern English town assume importance (7,6) 15. Factory grade popular sort of banana (8) 17. Dotty or Duane's poem (7) 18. Non-soft, tangy sweet medicine introduced to a listener (7) 22. Smash hit enthralling an island republic (5)

DOWn

1. Substance applied to a wall - total defeat (9) 8. Locks (4) 9. Advisory lawyer (9) 10. Cut - bargain (4) 13. Acute remorse (5) 15. Fanciful humour (6) 16. Artiﬁcial (6) 17. Lump of gold (6) 19. Martial art (4,2) 20. Contaminate (5) 21. Dip a biscuit in tea (4) 24. Mystifying (9) 25. Courtroom promise (4) 26. Wild laughter (9)

2. Honk - laugh (4) 3. Sparse (4) 4. Soft neigh or laugh (6) 5. Liverpudlian (stew) (6) 6. Pluviometer (4,5) 7. quadrilateral with pairs of unequal parallel sides (9) 11. Entrance opening either way (5,4) 12. Maidenhood (9) 13. Valued item (5) 14. Tickled ﬁsh? (5) 18. Public-address system (6) 19. Dubbed chessman? (6) 22. reasonable (4) 23 record (4)

CRYPTIC AnSWERS

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