Lincolnshire Pride January 2017

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WEDDING DRESSES AND LOCAL VENUES

LINCOLNSHIRE’S NEWEST LUXURY SPA

COVERING LINCOLNSHIRE AND NEWARK ON TRENT

LincolnshirePride

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

Happy New Year to all of our readers...!

Seal Pups at Donna Nook...

LOCAL STORIES

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CLIFF RICHARD

The veteran singer is coming to Lincolnshire...

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THE SMITHY

Heritage skills alive and well at Spalding’s rural attraction...

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Good Food Awards AS VOTED FOR BY YOU

JANUARY 2017

We’ll reveal who’s won our Restaurant of the Year title...

High Society Events: JDRF Ball Spalding • Boston Rotary Bollywood Ball...

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EATING OUT The Green Man & The Dower House Page 56

OUR MILITARY WIVES’ ALBUM The local choirs releasing their very own album

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Meet Our Key Staff...

Rob Davis

Editorial Director

Ian Bagley

Production Director

Zoie Wilkinson Advertising Director

Emily Brown Sales Director

welcome letter On behalf of the team I’d like to welcome you to our January edition and wish you all a very healthy and prosperous 2017.

As winter sets in and the temperatures fall, we hope you’re enjoying Lincolnshire’s favourite lifestyle magazine for high quality homes somewhere nice and cosy. And to warm your spirits further, we’ll meet Lincolnshire’s Military Wives Choirs who this month release a new album to raise awareness of our servicemen and women serving overseas this season.

We’ll meet some bright sparks, too, at one of the county’s heritage forges, and we’ll find out why fans of one of pop’s most enduring names are eagerly anticipating the arrival of Cliff Richard at Lincoln Castle in 2017.

Finally, congratulations to the winners of this year’s Good Food Awards... meet them all later in this edition!

Julian Wilkinson Managing Director, Pride Magazines

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NEWS A roundup of all the ‘good news’ happening around the county, plus our What’s On guide.

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LINCOLNSHIRE 2017 A look at the year ahead, ensure you won’t miss some of 2017’s biggest events...

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HIGH SOCIETY January’s social events include the JDRF Ball in Spalding and a Bollywood Ball.

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BLACKSMITH The village blacksmith is back in Spalding. Sparks will fly in this month’s Pride.

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EATING OUT This month we’re visiting Woodhall Spa and Norton Disney to profile two excellent restaurants.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR Excitement this month, as we announce the winners of our Good Food Awards.

WELCOME HOME This month we’re visiting a beautiful former watermill near Stamford.

ART Adopt a new year’s resolution you can stick to and make a home for art in 2017.

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NATURE Meet the lovable seal pups who were born this year on Lincolnshire’s East Coast.

WEDDINGS This month we’ve beautiful wedding dresses and tips to help you plan a wonderful day.

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Spa treatments, cosmetics and new year pick-me-ups to beat the winter blues...

MOTORS Audi’s sleek A5 hits the showrooms this month, with two or four doors and plenty of style.

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Managing Director: Julian Wilkinson.

Production Director: Ian Bagley.

Advertising Director: Zoie Wilkinson.

Sales Director: Emily Brown.

Editorial Director: Rob Davis.

Features Editor: Tilly Wilkinson.

Customer Care Manager: Mandy Bray.

Distribution: Joe Proctor. IT: Ryan Potter.

Office Manager: Sue Bannister.

Account Managers: Lauren Chambers, Nicola Smith.

Sales Manager: Roberta Hall.

Sales Executives: Sian Jarratt, Carissa Clay, Hayley Scott, Sarah Allen, Yvette Coates, Aileen Perolio-Jones and Cassy Ayton.

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County News Brand new Sophie Allport collection released soon...

Stamford designer Sophie Allport will release a new collection in February featuring over 40 products showcasing the new soft pink hearts design...

Just in time for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, local designer Sophie Allport will release her brand new range of mugs, jugs, bags, accessories, and kitchen essentials.

Sophie’s designs have grown in popularity over the years, featuring her unique designs of rabbits, horses, pheasants, roses and other pretty country prints.

The Stamford based designer will release her new spring collection in next month after a very successful Christmas collection; the range included starry night village scenes, highland stags and robin and mistletoe. Sophie’s Christmas range even features on her own brand of crackers.

Stamford Church Celebrates Their Fundraising Miracle...

Stamford Methodist Church last month held its usual Sunday service with a twist.

They celebrated a phenomenal achievement by the local community; raising £100,000 for some of the world’s poorest countries.

After years of fundraising events and huge donations to the church, they reached their initial target of £30,000 by 2009, but the church decided to go one step further.

Funds are going to WaterAid, Send A Cow, and the victims of the Haiti earthquake in 2010, to name just a few.

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Olympians Parade through Lincoln’s City Centre...

Last month, Olympians and Paralympians paraded through the city centre on home turf to celebrate their successes in Rio 2016...

The soft pink hearts will be seen on Sophie’s quite recent bag collection. New designs will be released like a heart shaped grey bag with pink hearts on it, bags named after local areas like the Oundle bag and the Stamford bag, and a number of others for various uses.

The accessories the new design will feature on include wash bags, makeup bags, keyrings, wallets, purses, glasses cases, pencil cases and hand towels.

Sophie Allport has a showcase and seconds shop in between Bourne and Stamford, so make sure to visit for last minute gifts.

n Visit www.sophieallport.com for more information.

Following on from their success at the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year, horse rider Sophie Wells, hockey player Shona McCallin, open water swimmer Jack Burnell and shot-putter Kieran Tscherniawsky paraded around the city of Lincoln earlier this month.

Their open-top bus visited the Cathedral, Monks Abbey School, Lincoln College, the Ermine Academy, Mount Street Academy and Westgate Academy.

Crowds of people turned up to support them and celebrate their success on home turf.

Sophie Wells (pictured left) and Shona McCallin both won gold medals in Rio 2016 Olympics for their efforts in horse riding and hockey.

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The Louth Run For Life Raises £43,000 for Cancer

The Red Arrows fly over China for the first time ever

Now in its 11th year, Louth’s Run For Life presented a cheque with the impressive five-figure sum of £43,000 to Cancer Research UK last month...

Lincolnshire-based aerobatic display team the Red Arrows performed their first ever public display in China last month...

Men, women and children took part in the fun run in 2016, and the money was also raised through other channels like the charity ball at Kenwick Park Hotel prior to the run and bag collections and photo sales.

In total, over the 11 years the Louth Run For Life has been running, locals have managed to raise an incredible £316,000 for the charity Cancer Research uK. n Lincoln’s St Marks Shopping Centre has been given the go-ahead for a £150m revamp and locals love the idea. The vision includes a brand new department store, student flats, homes, a hotel, and possibly a cinema.

n Lincolnshire Sports Awards crowns Rio hockey heroes Georgie Twigg and Shona McCallin as joint Sports Personalities of the year in the recent ceremony.

n Waddington’s airbase celebrates its centenary. this month. The RAF base was a vital WWII bomber station, a nuclear deterrent during the Cold War, and now, RAF Waddington is at the forefront of the war against so-called Islamic State.

Their incredible fundraising efforts have landed the Louth Run For Life committee with the Flame of Hope award again by Cancer Research uK. The accolade names them as one of the very best fundraising groups in the country.

“Every year we are going from strength to strength and I can see this event keep on growing,” said chairman Simon West. n Boston-based lorry driver Toby Cooley has raised £2,000 for the LIVES First Responder charity after they saved his life in 2015. n Sleaford celebrated the Femmes of the Fens in a recent art exhibition, showcasing incredible Lincolnshire women like Jennifer Saunders and Rachel Green who have gone onto achieve incredible things.

n Scunthorpe is set to open a new £1,000,000 store.

Trotter’s Traders will sell a wide range of products including food, hardware, tools, stationery, pet supplies, household good and toiletries, gardening and seasonal items.

The Red Arrows team based in Lincolnshire, are currently taking part in a 60-day world tour aiming to promote the ‘Best of British.’

Thousands of people saw the display in China, and it marked the opening of Airshow China in Zhuhai.

The Red Arrows formed in 1965 and since then, they’ve performed in 57 countries worldwide.

“We’re very proud to have the opportunity to showcase the best of British to an audience who have not previously seen the team live,” says Squadron Leader Dave Montenegro.

The Best of British tour has also visited India, the Middle East and Pakistan.

Red Arrows was the name that was chosen for the aerobatics team which combined the appeal and expertise of two earlier teams called the Black Arrows and the Red Pelicans.

In fact, the Royal Air Force had several aerobatic display teams in the 1950s and 1960s, but they decided to bring them all together to form a single full-time and professional team.

The team was founded in 1965 and they’re currently based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.

Since its formation, the Red Arrows team has performed more than 4,500 displays in 57 countries.

n For more information about the Red Arrows, please visit www.raf.mod.uk.

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County News That’s a Wrap! Film makers celebrated their last scene Lincolnshire film makers Tin Hat Productions filmed last scene in war film Our Shining Sword last month Lincolnshire film company have finished filming their own production, and all they need to do now is the visual effects, sound dubs and any final edits before it’s ready to be released.

The production team are hoping to release the World War drama by the end of next year said writer and producer Andy Burn.

“We have to do the visual effects and a lot of this is going to be done with models so we are in the process of building these.”

“We are building Lancasters and German aircraft. We have a unit in Sleaford where we will build the backdrop, so we will have an aircraft suspended and we will have aircraft going past.”

Orchard Barn in Grimsby introducing new services...

The luxury facility in North Lincolnshire is now able to offer hormone therapy and private medical lab testing, a service exclusive to them in the north east...

Orchard Barn is delighted to announce the introduction of a new range of additional services at their luxury facility.

They are now able to offer a full comprehensive selection of diagnostic and private medical lab testing and Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. Orchard Barn is the only place in the

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area to provide this facility.

They are also very excited to be introducing a new line into the Natural Pharmacy Shop, they will shortly be the only retailer for Dr Hauschka products in the North East & in North Lincolnshire area.

For more info call 01472 884834 or visit www.orchardbarn.co.uk.

THE BOOK CLUB This month we have a selection of beautifully covered ‘coffee table books.’ They’re great for an occasional flick through for guests...

Inside Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, £13 This is the secret diary of the Vogue Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman and the real story behind the BBC’s Absolutely Fashion documentary.

What a year for Vogue. Alexandra Shulman reveals the emotional and logistical minefield of producing the 100th anniversary issue with the Duchess of Cambridge on the cover and other stories about designers and Vogue galas.

The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, £17 Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that the forest is a social network.

Tree parents support their children, share nutrients with those who are sick and warn each other of impending dangers.

Meetings with Remarkable Manuscripts, Christopher De Hamel, £25 This book is about why medieval manuscripts matter.

36 Hours Europe, The New York Times, £25 36 Hours Europe offers 130 expert itineraries to reveal the continent’s brightest gems and best-kept secrets. It features detailed city-to-city maps with the itinerary clearly labelled, colour coded tabs to bookmark your favourite cities, and over 500 restaurant recommendations.

The Art of Rivalry, Sebastian Smee, £13.49 This is a story about rivalry among artists.

Not the kind of rivalry that grows out of hatred but rather rivalry that emerges from admiration, friendship and love. The kind of rivalry that existed between Degas and Manet, Picasso and Matisse, Pollock and de Kooning, and Freud and Bacon.

De Hamel discusses how coming face to face with important manuscripts in the original is like meeting a very famous person.

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The JDRF Ball 2016 Held at Springfields Events Centre, Spalding...

Springfields Events Centre was transformed into Rydell High for a Grease themed ball last month, held in aid of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Organised by Jenny Carr and Gemma Robinson, the event saw around 500 people raising over £8,000 for the charity, bringing their combined fundraising total since 2012 to around £50,000.

JDRF aims to raise awareness of the autoimmune condition of Type 1 diabetes, as distinct from the more common Type 2 condition which can be controlled by, for instance, diet or medication.

■ For more information on the condition see www.jdrf.org.uk.

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Lincolnshire in

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- JANuARy TO MAy IN JANUARY you can see the Haxey Hood. If you haven’t heard of this bizarre event, it started in the 1300s when Lady de Mowbray lost her hood in the wind as she rode through Haxey, North Lincolnshire.

13 farm workers saw and chased after the hood around the field. One of them caught it but was too shy so gave it to another farm worker. She called the man a Lord and the farm worker who actually caught the hood was a fool. She was so amused, she donated 13 acres of land on the condition that the chase was reenacted annually.

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The game is now every Twelfth Day of Christmas (6th January). There’s a rugby scrum called the sway, which pushes a leather tube - the hood - to one of four pubs, where it stays until next year’s game.

“THE HAXEY HOOD ORIGINALLY SAW 13 FARM WORKERS RUNNING AROUND A FIELD TRYING TO CATCH LADY DE MOWBRAY’S HOOD...”

FEBRUARY: THE MONTH FOR LINCOLN’S MAGNA CARTA

February isn’t a very busy month for events in the county, so why not visit Lincoln Castle to see the Magna Carta?

Following the scriptures 800th anniversary and Lincoln Castle’s recent refurbishments, there is no better time to see it.

n For more information, please visit www.lincolncastle.com.

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Right: Mills Weekend in March sees mills across the country open for free like Sibsey Trader Mill. Photo courtesy of Lincolnshire County Council.

Below: King John and the Magna Carta. Visit the Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle in February when the county is a little quieter.

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In March discover Lincolnshire’s landmarks for free. Some even provide free tours. The sites include Cogglesford Watermill, Heckington Mill, Lincoln Castle, Cathedral and Tour Lincoln bus.

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March to the Altar...

In March enjoy the Bailgate Wedding Fayre. See six stunning wedding venues on 5th March and meet more than 60 trusted local suppliers for all those added wedding extras. n Visit www.bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk for more info.

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May

May is the month for mills, knights, churches and walks...

Below: Discover Mills during National Mills Weekend in Lincolnshire.

Roundel: The Belton International Horse Trials.

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Lincoln Knights’ Trail Following on from the success of the Barons’ Trail in Lincoln, the Knights’ Trail will launch in May, with local artists decorating them, then auctioning them for charity.

Mills Weekend Mills Weekend is an annual event, which sees mills across the country open to the public for free. In Lincolnshire this includes Heckington Windmill, Maud Foster Windmill, Sibsey Trader Mill, Ellis Windmill and loads more.

Wolds Walking Festival Also in May, enjoy walking around the county with the Wolds Walking Festival or visit churches during the Churches Festival.

April: Fashion & Fillies...

Lincoln Fashion Week: Celebrate the fashion culture of the city with local independent designer labels and global companies coming together to showcase their very best.

Belton Horse Trials: If you’re more into fillies rather than fashions, there is the Belton Horse Trials at Grantham’s Belton House. This event sees thousands of visitors attend to watch the races and cross country events.

n To find out more about Mills Weekend visit www.nationalmillsweekend.co.uk, www.churchesfesti val.info for Churches Festival and www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk for the Wolds Walking Festival.

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Lincolnshire in 2017 JuNE TO JuLy JUNE. It’s probably the biggest month for Lincolnshire’s busy calendar, and it also features the highlight of the year - the Lincolnshire Show.

This year enjoy the Heritage Skills Festival, another celebration of Lincolnshire’s produce.

Watch crafters, blacksmiths, embroiderers, glazers, carpenters and stonemasons work in the conditions of their medieval ancestors at the Lincoln Cathedral.

Also in June, enjoy the annual and eclectic World Egg Throwing Championships held between Helpringham and Swaton, joined by local and national groups who practice the serious sport of hurling eggs.

An event that cannot be missed is the annual SO Festival along the Lincolnshire coast. It’s a completely free outdoor arts festival that is running from the 24th June to the 2nd July this year. n For the Skills Festival, visit www.lincolncathedral.com, for egg throwing, visit www.eggthrowing.com, and for the SO Festival, please visit www.sofestival.org.

The Highlight of the Lincolnshire Calendar The Lincolnshire Show is a time we all look forward to. Showcasing the best of Lincolnshire in local produce, livestock and talented crafts people, it’s a great time to be proud of our county and what we offer.

Find our marquee around the main ring too, handing out free copies of the magazine. n Visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk for more info.

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JULY is another month showcasing the very best of Lincolnshire with a show, this time Britain’s largest village show held in Heckington between Boston and Sleaford.

Also in July, look forward to Billy Ocean and Heather Small performing at Lincoln Castle organised by Live Promotions. This follows on from the success the organisers had last year when uB40 performed in the newly refurbished Lincoln Castle. Tickets are still available at the time of writing.

Also, a strange addition to Lincolnshire’s calendar this year, but enjoy the Lincoln

Left: The SO Festival in Skegness and the Blankney Hunt at the Lincolnshire Show.

Top: The Battle Proms at Burghley is back again for 2017 with a date yet to be announced.

Above: Showjumping event at a previous Heckington Show.

Right: Billy Ocean is coming to Lincoln Castle with Heather Small this July thanks to organisers Live Promotions.

This year it’s the Heckington Show’s 150th show, so there are very special events planned for the occasion.

Cathedral rope descent. The first rope descent was in 2015 so this follows on from that success.

It’s a once in a lifetime chance and it raises money to support Nottingham’s NHS medical facilities, so if you’re in the Cathedral Quarter on 22nd July, watch out for people swinging on ropes up above!

The Battle Proms at Burghley will be back for 2017 with a date being announced as Pride goes to press. It’s a truly patriotic picnic concert with cannons and live music.

Woodhall Spa’s amazing 1940s Weekend will also be coming back in 2017 on 15th and 16th July. It’s a fabulous event with people dressing for the occasion.

It’ll be held on the 29th and 30th July this year, and will feature some of its more usual spectacles like monster trucks, heavy horse parades, grand livestock parades, national showjumping events and vintage tractor drives.

Saturday concludes with the grand firework display and a spectacular open air concert, as it does every year, but there are some special events yet to be announced for the 150th anniversary celebrations.

You can also enjoy Spilsby Show on Sunday 9th July for its 137th show. It has a dog show, shire horse show and the Spilsby Show 6, a six mile road race for charity.

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Lincolnshire in 2017 AuGuST TO OCTOBER

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A Medieval Jousting Ceremony and the Steampunk Festival...

AUGUST sees The Asylum Steampunk Festival take place which is the largest longest steampunk festival in the world held from 25th-28th August in the heart of Lincoln. It combines art, literature, music, fashion and comedy in its steampunk style.

New for 2017 is jousting at Lincoln Castle. On 5th - 6th August, watch as you see the clash of lance on steel armour. The first competition each day will be a skill at arms contest at 12noon.

In this display, the knights and their households exercise their horses and first show their prowess with a variety of weapons; a good chance to choose your favourite...

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September’s Scampton Show

From 9th - 10th September enjoy Scampton’s Airshow, the latest addition to the airshow calendar. The new event held at the home of the Red Arrows will host a spectacular five hour flying display and will give visitors the chance to see modern fast jets and historic aircrafts up close. n For more information on the Asylum Steampunk Festival visit www.asylumsteampunk.co.uk.

For Lincoln Castle jousting and events, please visit www.lincolncastle.com or call 01522 554559.

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Stamford’s Georgian Festival will also take place in 2017 with events throughout the town. n Visit www.scamptonairshow.com to buy your tickets.

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Thatcher Margaret

Margaret Thatcher was born on 13th October 1925 in Grantham.

Her father owned two grocery shops in the town and she lived in an apartment above the larger of the two as a child.

OCTOBER is a festivals month, with the food event of the year, the Lincolnshire Sausage Festival, held on 22nd October.

local people, or yellowbellies, to honour the historical event along with Lincolnshire’s traditions, past and culture.

Some people dress up in yellow while others hold local events and decorate their workplaces with Lincolnshire flags. Many places of heritage across Lincoln open for free and some offer free tours like Lincoln Castle so people can discover more about its history.

The Spires & Steeples Challenge will also take place in October with a date to be confirmed. It sees a charity run or walk along footpaths and bridleways that take in the view of a wealth of Lincolnshire’s medieval churches. n For more information on the Spires & Steeples challenge, visit www.spiresandsteeples.com and www.visitlincoln.com for info on Lincolnshire Day and Sausage Festival.

It’s our iconic export with visitors eating more than 30,000 individual sausages on the day.

It’s held at Lincoln Castle and various stalls will be there with tasty treats and delicious foods from the area.

There’s also Lincolnshire Day in October. The day aims to encourage

“THE LINCOLNSHIRE SAUSAGE IS AN ICONIC EXPORT AND 30,000 SAUSAGES ARE EATEN AT THE FESTIVAL...”

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Lincolnshire in 2017

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER DECEMBER December is always usually a busy month for the county with the Lincoln Christmas Market coming to the city, one of the highlights of the year, and pantomimes in various theatres...

Dates have already been announced for the LINCOLN

CHRISTMAS MARKET 2017. Come to the city

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November: The Food & Gift Fair 2017

We will enjoy the Lincolnshire Food & Gift Fair in 2017 again with a number of varied exhibitors, entertainment from live choir groups, cookery demonstrations from top local chefs and hands-on craft workshops.

The food and gift fair promises festive inspiration and Christmas treats for all the family.

Enjoy a huge variety of delicious produce, hand-crafted gifts, unusual finds and festive treats across two indoor halls at the Lincolnshire Showground.

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Watch live festive music throughout the weekend, and there’s a packed schedule of seasonal cookery demonstrations from yule logs and mince pies to roast turkey and stuffing from top local chefs and producers in the Lincolnshire Kitchen.

Full details for the 2017 event won’t be released just yet, but it’s something we’re already looking forward to!

n For more information please visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

from 7th to the 10th December and enjoy local produce, festive crafts and celebrations. There are more than 280 stalls promised for this year, offering unusual gifts, decorations, different foods and of course, delicious mulled wine.

As it’s a year away and Christmas is still in full swing, there aren’t many other events planned as of yet, but we look forward to the annual CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON which was a great success this year in villages across Lincolnshire and of course in Lincoln.

We’re also currently enjoying a whole host of PANTOMIMES in Lincolnshire at the moment, with details yet to be released about 2017 pantomimes.

There is still time to see a few pantomimes that run into early January.

Blackfriars Theatre in Boston’s panto this year is Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood and runs from 9th December - 3rd January.

Lincoln Drill Hall’s Beauty & The Beast pantomime also runs to the 3rd January while Stamford Corn Exchange’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs ends on the 1st January. n For more information on Lincoln’s Christmas Market 2017, please visit www.lincoln-christmasmarket.co.uk or call them on 01522 873503.

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SPARK

INSPIRATION

Spalding blacksmith William Pegram and the directors and volunteers of Spalding’s Chain Bridge Forge are celebrating both the area’s industrial heritage, and the future of manufacturing too. This month, they’re extending an invite to visitors to see how the future and the past are enjoying a flash of inspiration...

It’s a cold cold morning, autumn has turned somewhat sharply onto a winter trajectory, and I can see my breath in front of my face as I sit in Spalding’s Chain Bridge Forge.

Fortunately, it’s not too long until William Pegram arrives and stokes the coke-fuelled forge. Hard to believe, but upstairs from the clashing of hammer on anvil, there’s a rather more cutting edge process of manufacturing going on too.

“Built in the mid-1700s, and under the ownership of three successive generations of the Dodd family, Chain Bridge Forge was sold to South Holland District Council in 1989,” says blacksmith William.

“That was on the understanding that it would be preserved as a museum, celebrating its role in the town. The Friends of Chain Bridge Forge were formed in 2011 to ensure that, rather than opening on high days and holidays, there could be regular open days and a consistent presence for a blacksmith.”

Born and raised in Brighton, William is 24

now, but recalls how he first saw the craft at a county show and was captivated.

Having studied at Plumpton Agricultural College, he completed a degree course in Architectural Blacksmithing at Hereford and in 2014, moved town to Lincolnshire with his family.

Serendipitously, the forge was looking for a full time ‘smith who could not only help with providing visitors with an insight into the craft, but who could work as a blacksmith too, ensuring the forge’s viability not just as an attraction, but as a forge too. >>

“IT’S NOT TOO LONG UNTIL WILLIAM ARRIVES AND STOKES THE COKE FORGE, AT WHICH THE ARCHITECTURAL BLACKSMITH WORKS...”

Main: William Pegram is the architectural blacksmith currently operating out of Spalding’s Chain Bridge Forge. The forge is also looking to the future, as an ‘innovation centre’ helping visitors to explore the new medium of 3D printing.

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>> Will works on a number of commissions, typically two or three a week, from replacement ironwork for shutters on a house in Exton to replacement iron gates for Cowbit Church. In addition, he provides taster sessions in which visitors make iron hooks for just a fiver, and blacksmithing ‘experiences’,

which are rather longer and see visitors creating things like fireside pokers, using techniques that are hundreds of years old.

The forge was in its heyday when Spalding was still a port. It’s hard to think of the river that runs through the town as being tidal, being deeper and of its serving an industrial

“IT’S DIFFICULT TO THINK OF SPALDING AS BEING A PORT TOWN WITH BOATS TRAVELLING UP A THEN DEEPER AND WIDER WELLAND, BUT THE TOWN WAS A CENTRE OF TRADING FOR WOOL, GRAIN AND OTHER COMMODITIES RIGHT INTO THE LATE 1800s...”

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purpose rather than just being a really nice landmark, but having closed 80 years ago, Spalding is now a very different place.

As part of its remit, the forge has amassed a photographic collection, mostly a social and agricultural history of the town, comprising as many as 5,000 photos plus oral histories.

Director Geoff Taylor has begun to put these into some sort of order and has digitised much material on the forge’s website, hoping that it will serve as a museum not just for the forge, but for the town and its agricultural and industrial heritage too. >>

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>> “I’ll make concessions to practicality with some of the equipment I use, it’d be silly not to, so there’s a MIG welder at the back of the forge, but I love the idea of preserving traditional techniques too,” he says, and there’s a rather more modern piece of equipment in the attic of the forge too.

“Last year we opened the Innovation Area, where we’ve the latest 3D printer. As well as coming to see tradition, visitors can get a feel for the future, too.”

The 3D printer literally prints objects from a PC, laying down molten plastic, with layers built up gradually and plotted. It’s not the only bit of technology at the seemingly traditional forge, either. The team of volunteers and directors are utilising ‘virtual reality,’ helping visitors like groups of school children to get a feel for life at the forge. using a 3D headset and glove, users of the VR system can move in three dimensions and manipulate their hammer, pincers and

“LAST YEAR WE OPENED THE INNOVATION AREA, WITH VIRTUAL REALITY AND A 3D PRINTER, SO VISITORS CAN TRY OUT 21ST CENTURY ‘VIRTUAL’ BLACKSMITHING!

CHAIN BRIDGE FORGE

other tools in a virtual world, creating their object in a computer generated world which looks just like the real environment, then have the object they have just created ‘printed.’

1850: Edward Fisher takes over and records completing a great deal of work for the Port of Spalding.

It’s all very swish, and whilst I’m impressed, for photographic purposes at least, I confess to still harbouring a preference for sparks flying into the camera and the blurry motion of William’s hammer.

As for the blacksmith himself, what does Will think of virtual blacksmithing? “It’s OK... but I’ll only start to worry when it can swing a hammer and call itself a craftsman!” n

Top/Right: William Pegram works in a traditional way, but this winter, visitors can also try 21st century blacksmithing with virtual reality headsets and 3D printing!

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Chain Bridge Forge is open on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout winter. Admission is free. Call 07960 587724 or see www.southhollandlife.co.uk.

THE HISTORY OF Mid-1700s: Original forge is constructed.

Late-1700s: Ownership passes to Joseph Rose, then Francis South in 1826.

1850: Edward Fisher takes over and records completing a great deal of work for the Port of Spalding.

1898-1989: The first of three generations of the Dodd family take over; during the family’s tenure the forge would prove less viable with the decline of shoed horses and the first of motor vehicles, but Geoff Dodd would create the floats for Spalding Flower Parade for over 40 years, from the first parade in 1958.

1989: Forge sold to SHDC for £1.

2012: ‘Friends’ established to manage and run the forge as a museum.

2015: Innovation area opened with ‘virtual’ blacksmithing and 3D printing.

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CLIFF’S JUST FABULOUS The ‘Peter Pan of Pop’ is back after a three year leave of absence, and he’s in as good a voice as ever, as he launches a new tour, ‘Just Fabulous.’ One of just nine venues on the tour, Lincoln Castle will host Cliff in June this year, with tickets on sale from this month... but be quick, says promoter Warren Higgins, because this tour will sell out faster than you can say “Rock ‘n’ Roll!”

Some pop stars have a sell-by date. But not Cliff Richard. With his nickname, The Peter Pan of Pop, and alongside the fact that the singer has enjoyed hits in 1950s (Living Doll); the 1960s (The Young Ones); the 1970s (Devil Woman); the 1980s (Mistletoe and Wine); the 1990s (Millennium Prayer) and the 2000s (Thank-you for a Lifetime), he’s one of the most perennial and prolific pop stars of this age or any other.

The past three years have seen Cliff ’s career put on hold following false allegations and a spat with the BBC, but now, he’s back, and to celebrate the release of a new album and a new tour, the singer will be heading out on a nine-venue tour, stopping by in Lincoln on Saturday 24th June.

Originally marketed a rebellious rock ‘n’ roll star, Cliff performed with The Shadows before launching a solo career, dominating the pre-Beatles era before venturing into a more middle-

of-the-road space within music and fostering a wholesome persona based around his faith.

The singer has sold over 250,000,000 records worldwide, securing 67 UK top ten hits, and receiving a knighthood in 1995.

“We’ve chosen some of the UK’s most beautiful castles and historic locations in 2017 for a series of fully seated outdoor concerts in fabulous intimate arenas, built especially for Cliff Richard and his fans,” says promoter Warren Higgins.

“THE SINGER HAS SOLD OVER 250,000,000 RECORDS WORLDWIDE, AND WILL APPEAR AT LINCOLN CASTLE IN JUNE 2017...”

Main Image: Cliff returns to his pop career following a three year break.

“Tickets are on sale now, and will see Cliff returning to his roots to record an album of his favourite songs from the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll.”

“These include Cliff ’s renditions of seminal tracks such as Roll Over Beethoven, Great Balls of Fire, Sweet Little Sixteen and his very own debut single, Move It.”

“The album also features a duet with fellow idol Elvis Presley on Blue Suede Shoes. This has been a career long dream of Cliff ’s, which now becomes reality.”

“The new release follows the huge success of his last studio album, ‘The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook’ in 2013, and the celebratory ‘75 at 75 – 75 Career Spanning Hits’ in 2015.” n Cliff Richard will appear at Lincoln Castle on Saturday 24th June. Tickets £65, from www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

For more information visit www.cliffrichard.org.

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What’s On...

LINCOLNSHIRE BUSINESS EXPO

Find out What’s On this month with events taking place in different venues across the county. We look at some of the highlights of the new year, where to celebrate it and other fun family events...

NT LIVE: NO MANS LAND

Thursday 5th January Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in the National Theatre’s production of No Man’s Land, broadcast live to the South Holland Centre in Spalding.

01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

LEE MEMPHIS KING

Friday 6th January Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King. It’s an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.

The show is at Baths Hall this month.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS

Friday 6th - 9th January Polka Dot Pantomimes return to Stamford’s Art Centre with a truly fabulous pantomime of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This classic is suitable for all the family, so get ready for a wonderful pantomime season!

01780 763203, www.stamfordartscentre.com

CHIAROSCURO QUARTET

Saturday 7th January The Chiaroscuro Quartet return to Stamford Arts Centre after Alina’s triumphs in last year’s Proms playing all of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin in two televised concerts in the Albert Hall. The Chiaroscuro is now established as the foremost quartet playing on gut-string instruments in Europe.

01780 763203, www.stamfordartscentre.com

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Wednesday 18th January With more than 20 speakers and events throughout the day, the expo helps you make new connections and leads from different sectors and parts of Lincolnshire.

Established, growing and start-up businesses will all be exhibiting and holding events at the Lincolnshire Showground.

- NEW yEAR -

YE OLDE RED LION, BICKER

ye Olde Red Lion in Bicker is hosting a live music night on New year’s Eve with music from the band Kings & Bears. There will also be a delicious traditional hog roast all for just £15pp. Book a table by calling the number below.

01775 821200, www.redlionbicker.co.uk

SOUTH HOLLAND CENTRE

Bring the whole family to the South Holland Centre’s New year’s Eve Party in Spalding. All ages are welcome to join in the fun with a buffet, party games for children and a disco through to 1am. Tickets are £12.50 for adults and £8 for children under 16. If you or have any special dietary requirements, please call 01775 764819 upon booking.

01522 522900, www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

SOUL EXPLOSION

Saturday 21st January Soul Explosion rolls into town starring Jimmy James & The Vagabonds, Clem Curtis of the Foundations and more. The original Hitmakers with classic hits at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

PAUL JONES AND DAVID KELLY

Saturday 21st January A combination of arguably the greatest British harmonica player and slide guitarist, both excellent vocalists, entertain you with an amazing evening of acoustic blues and anecdotes at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

COGGLESFORD WATERMILL

Meeting at Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford, join Discover North Kesteven for a bracing walk through the surrounding countryside as you take in the scenery and plan ahead for the year to come. The event takes place on New year’s Day at 10.30am, call for more details. Entry is free.

01529 413671, www.cogglesfordwatermill.co.uk

BRONCANTE LINCOLN

Saturday 21st January Bringing together talented brocanteurs and artisans with their own take on all things vintage, discover unique homewares and lifestyle shopping experience within Lincoln’s historic Central Market.

07811 462355, www.lincolncentralmarket.co.uk

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MICHAEL PORTILLO TALKS

Friday 27th January It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future Prime Minister. He will give a very interesting talk about his life in Spalding’s South Holland Centre this month.

01775 764777, www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

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PLOWRIGHT THEATRE MILES JUPP

Saturday 28th January He’s an award-winning comedian featured on various comedy TV shows, and he’s coming to the Plowright Theatre in Scunthorpe with his stand-up show ‘Songs of Freedom.’

0844 854 2776, www.plowrighttheatre.com

THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

Saturday 28th January The critically acclaimed stage production The Classic Rock Show returns to the uK in January and February to deliver up its eagerly awaited new show, the A-Z of Rock.

See it live at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

3rd December - 3rd January The Plowright Theatre doesn’t feature just one dame in their panto Cinderella, but two. Annie Fanny and Hambi Pappas are the two evil stepsisters in this classic pantomime story. There are 59 performances but tickets are selling fast so get them fast on their website or by calling the number below!

01724 297862, www.plowrighttheatre.com

LINCOLN DRILL HALL

9th December - 3rd January Beauty and the Beast is set to be a fantastic panto at Lincoln Drill Hall with glittering costumes, stunning sets, sing-along songs, dazzling

choreography and a multi-talented cast all come together to make this a magical show to remember! James Campbell will be playing Dame Dusty Doorknockers at Drill Hall’s pantomime.

01522 873894, www.lincolndrillhall.com

BLACKFRIARS THEATRE

9th December - 3rd January Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood makes for a great pantomime tale. Robin Hood and his merry men aim to save the babes, guarded by Nurse Martha from the evil Sheriff.

It’s a pantomime with laughs, mayhem, sparkling scenery and costumes.

01205 363108, www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk

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In Fine VOICE Lincolnshire’s Military Wives Choirs this month announce the release of a new album, just in time to make their single the Christmas Number One! Words: Rob Davis.

Lincolnshire’s Military Wives Choirs are in fine voice right now, and it’s little surprise. That’s because this month, they’ll also receive the first copies of a new album they’ve created in conjunction with some of the armed forces’s choirs, including five choirs from bomber county itself.

“The first Military Wives Choir was established in 2011 whilst UK Armed Forces were deployed in Afghanistan,” says Sarah Watkins of Waddington’s Military Wives Choir. “Gareth Malone arrived at military bases in Chivenor and Plymouth to film the TV programme ‘The Choir: Military Wives.’”

“The Military Wives Choirs Foundation was established in 2012 and now there

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are more than 75 choirs including ours, based at Waddington with around 35 members, plus ones based at RAF Cranwell, Coningsby, Scampton and Digby, each with between 10 and 30 members.”

The choirs each operate independently, and comprise a mix of past serving members of the military, partners of those currently serving, those who work on the camps or even mums of those who currently serve.

As well as raising money for the foundation and having a good time, the network of choirs is also an invaluable way for families in the military who travel around a lot to ‘plug into’ a support network, a community that can offer those arriving at a new camp

support, especially when loved ones are called away, a common occurrence during period when there are ongoing operations across the world, and especially at this time of year.

“We usually perform at around 16 events each year, at venues like Lincoln City Football Club, Doddington Hall, the Cathedral, or in Cleethorpes on Armed Forces Day, for example.”

“On 18th December we’ll be hosting our third performance at the Terry O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham and we performed our second gig at the Royal British Legion Poppy Gala this year too.”

In July 2016, though, the group were excited to receive an invitation to record one of their songs for a new

national album of vocal performances by the Military Wives Choirs, and joined with choirs from RAF Leaming in September 2016 to record a performance at the York Centre for Early Music. The choir spend three hours recording both Once In Royal David’s City, and the flagship track on the album, Home For Christmas. >>

“THE CHOIRS EACH OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY, AND COMPRISE A MIX OF PAST SERVING MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY & THEIR PARTNERS...”

Image: Members of the Waddington, Scampton, Cranwell, Coningsby, Scampton and Digby Military Wives Choirs.

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THE MILITARY WIVES CHOIRS at CHRISTMAS Gareth Malone helped to create the first Military Wives Choir in 2011 and is still patron of the foundation today.

In 2011, whilst UK Armed Forces were deployed in Afghanistan, Gareth Malone arrived at military bases in Chivenor and Plymouth to film the TV programme ‘The Choir: Military Wives’ which recorded the creation of two choirs of military wives.

Those choirs, galvanised by the support from each other whilst husbands were away, unexpectedly enjoyed amazing success when they came together to record ‘Wherever You Are’. The ladies created an unprecedented level of public empathy for military wives and girlfriends, and consequently shot to Number 1 in the UK charts and raised over £500,000 for military charities SSAFA and the British Legion. n

>> “Each choir has recorded a track of their own, but they’ll also contribute to the album with a performances of Home For Christmas, with every recording overlaid in the edit process to ensure the final version features over 1,000 voices.”

The album features six traditional carols, and six additional tracks with lyrics modified to reflect the feelings of servicemen and women who will be apart from their families over the festive season.

“We had to perform multiple takes, but it was really worth it,” says Sarah. “It’s a really moving recording, and it sounds great, so we’re hoping it’ll be really well received.

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digital download, with Home for Christmas released on 2nd December.”

“We all gain something different from being a part of the choir. Entertainment, company, friendship when we move to a new place.”

“It’s a song of support; support for each other, and support for our service personnel.

We hope every one who buys a copy will enjoy listening to it as much as we’ve enjoyed recording it.” n The Choir’s Home for Christmas download is available from 2nd Dec; see militarywiveschoirs.org.

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ExPLORING

Newton’s Trail

ISAAC NEWTON, ACCORDING TO HIS TOMBSTONE IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY, WAS THE GREATEST MAN TO HAVE EVER LIVED. URSULA CHOLMELEY OF EASTON WALLED GARDENS FELT A MAN WITH SUCH A REPUTATION NEEDED SOME SORT OF RECOGNITION IN HIS HOME COUNTY....

Words: Tilly Wilkinson. Illustrations & Map: Dai Thomas, 01476 860804.

Sir Isaac Newton’s life story, one that began in Lincolnshire, is lengthy to say the least.

The list of the numerous achievements, awards, inventions and discoveries he collated over his 84 years is phenomenal.

Recognition of his work in 21st century Lincolnshire is comparatively disappointing, so ursula Cholmeley of Easton Walled Gardens set out to change that with a team of local supporters.

With the help of Dai Thomas, a fantastic local illustrator, and the support of Ray Biggs from Grimsthorpe Castle, the team

produced a map of the local area in which Newton would’ve lived from when he was born on Christmas Day in 1643, 375 years ago.

“The route is around 10-12 miles long, mainly completed by car, but people have cycled or walked parts of the route too.”

“It’s such a beautiful area that’s relatively undiscovered,” says ursula. “We wanted to bring people to the area, and dedicate it to one of Lincolnshire’s most famous residents. The area hasn’t changed that much since Newton’s time and it’s a very

Newton’s Main Discoveries...

A good deal of Newton’s time was spent studying light (optics). He developed and eventually proved his theory that white light is just a mixture of other colours of light, and when they’re split apart by a prism, they create a band of colour which he called a spectrum. This theory was revolutionary.

His work in mathematics was also considered revolutionary, especially his binomial theorem. He worked out a method of calculating the slope of curves and the area under them, paving the way for calculus.

However, Newton’s most important and most famous innovation was the concept of gravity, the attraction between bodies in space that holds planets, moons and comets in orbit, and which also draws falling objects toward the earth’s core.

His theory of gravitation was inspired by an apple falling from a tree. Contrary to popular belief, the apple did not fall on his head, but he watched it fall from a tree. He contemplated why it should not fall sideways or upwards, but always perpendicular and to the earth’s centre.

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A Life Dedicated to Science...

Newton was born in Lincolnshire, but his life lead him to every corner of the world. Here, we present a timeline of his life and adventures...

1642 - Isaac Newton was born on 25th December 1642 in Woolsthorpe Manor, a notable stop on the Newton’s Trail. His father died before he was born and his mother later remarried.

1645 - Isaac’s mother Hannah Newton moved away, leaving him to be raised by his uncle. He was educated at the local grammar school and it was expected he would manage his mother’s property when he grew up.

1661 - Despite expectations upon him, Newton persisted in the pursuit of his wider interests, enrolling at Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1661.

1665 - He received his bachelor of arts degree and was named a fellow of the College two years later.

Main: Newton’s Trail map.

Roundel: The reputed descendant of Newton’s apple tree in Cambridge.

Cut-Out: Isaac Newton.

1666 - This was the year Newton made three of his greatest discoveries, despite England suffering from a war with Holland, a plague and the great fire on London.

1669 - Newton was appointed professor of mathematics at Trinity College.

1672 - He was then later elected to the Royal Society, a loose organisation of scientists and intellectuals. In the same year, he presented a paper detailing his discoveries in optics, and developed a rivalry with the scientist Robert Hooke, who harshly criticised Newton’s research.

1670s - 1680s - This rivalry continued throughout the 1670s, as Newton worked out the mathematics of gravity, and into the 1680s, when Newton published his work, some of which Hooke felt had been stolen from him.

1687 - Newton’s research was finally compiled into a three-volume book, the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica meaning Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy.

Although the theory faced criticism at first, the scientific community later embraced it, and the Newtonian world-view dominated physics until the 20th century.

1691 - The book made Newton somewhat of an English celebrity. He was elected to Parliament in 1691.

1693 - Newton survived a nervous breakdown in 1693.

1696 - He was appointed warden of the mint in 1696, and master of the mint three years later.

1703 - He was elected president of the Royal Society in 1703, upon the death of Hooke, and was knighted in 1705.

As his fame grew, he worked to defend his own reputation over the next few years, bringing the Society under his tight control and carrying on a feud with German mathematician Leibniz over the issue of who had developed calculus first.

Newton never married and was tremendously religious; he dedicated his later years to the interpretation of scripture, and an effort to understand the relationship between biblical prophecy and history.

1727 - Isaac Newton died in March in 1727. He was buried with great honors in Westminster Abbey. His tombstone reads ‘Mortals rejoice that there has existed such and so great an ornament of the human race!’

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- HISTORY -

Woolsthorpe Manor Colsterworth

Without Isaac Newton this manor would be just another Lincolnshire farmhouse but in 1665 the plague sent him back from university to this place where he was born.

For 18 months Isaac studied in solitude, experimenting obsessively, laying the foundations of science.

Woolsthorpe Manor tells the story of Newton’s time at Woolsthorpe, from his birth and childhood to the discoveries he made here. You can also discover his science for yourself in the Science Centre at the 17th century manor house. n For more info on Woolsthorpe Manor, please visit www.nation altrust.org.uk or call them on 01476 862823.

“WOOLSTHORPE MANOR TELLS THE STORY OF NEWTON’S LIFE, FROM HIS BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD TO DISCOVERIES HE MADE...”

St John the Baptist Church Colsterworth

This Saxon church is one of the oldest in Lincolnshire and it’s a vital stop on Newton’s Trail, because Isaac Newton was baptised here in 1642.

Newton’s mother is also buried under the church floor at this church.

Easton Walled Gardens...

Easton

The trail also leads to Easton Walled Gardens. As Ursula said, it’s a trail that will showcase how beautiful the local area is, and not just where Newton spent his life here, so Easton Walled Gardens was a very important addition to the trail.

Enjoy a bite to eat here perhaps and 12 acres of gardens to relax in, or maybe find out some tips on how to look after your garden.

The main garden here is a 400 year old garden with a turf maze, yew tunnel and mature trees. There is also a variety of walled gardens.

The meadows now cover around two acres, including a

St Thomas of Canterbury Church

Burton le Coggles

cedar meadow, terraces, and long grasses good for insects and bird life.

The woodland walk is dominated by old trees, but there are some pretty woodland flowers here too.

The velvet border is planted with texture in mind while the white space garden was inspired by the work of Charles Jencks. This and so much more to discover at Easton Walled Gardens. It’s a great stop for the Newton Trail. n For more info, call 01476 530063 or visit www.visiteaston.co.uk.

Main Image/Opposite: A view from the White Space Garden at Easton Walled Gardens.

St Thomas of Canterbury church is a pleasant stop on Newton’s Trail, having been recently restored to its former Norman glory.

It has a simple atmospheric stone interior and beautiful stain glassed windows.

The Willoughby Memorial Gallery Corby Glen

The Willoughby Memorial Gallery was opened by the late Lord Ancaster in 1965 in memory of his son, Timothy, Lord Willoughby de Eresby, who died in 1963.

It was converted into a school, and the beautiful building is now a gallery with regular exhibitions for local artists and art groups. It makes a pleasant stop on Newton’s Trail.

Main Image: Woolsthorpe Manor.

Roundels: Willoughby Memorial Gallery and Ursula Cholmeley.

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Irnham Hall Irnham

Grimsthorpe Castle...

In its 3,000 acre parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, Grimsthorpe Castle was built in around 1140.

Being nearly 900 years old, the Castle is a fascinating stop on Newton’s Trail with a wealth of history.

To add to the number of historical estates on Newton’s Trail, Irnham Hall’s private owners, the Benton Jones family, has allowed visitors.

Please call before visiting for a garden tour.

Irnham Hall dates back to 1380. It’s been virtually unchanged since 1510 so you can get a real sense of what Newton may have been looking at during his time.

It was partially restored inside in 1887 due to a fire, so it’s now more of a comfortable family home for the Benton Jones family, but the exterior remains largely the same It’s now used as a popular location for wedding ceremonies with manicured gardens and its 14th century building backdrop. n For more information, please visit the website www.irnhamhallevents.co.uk or call 01476 552027.

St Andrew’s

Irnham

A Bite to Eat...

Royals have stayed at the Castle including King Henry VIII, and it’s been the home of the Baron Willoughby de Eresby family since the 16th century.

Along the route Ursula and the team have highlighted some fantastic tea breaks, pub stops and bites to eat.

The White Lion After your visit to Newton’s birthplace and childhood village of Colsterworth, enjoy a meal at the White Lion.

There are various gardens for you to explore here as you follow Newton’s Trail.

n For more information, please call 01778 591205 or visit the website www.grimsthorpe.co.uk.

St Andrew’s Church is one of the most beautiful churches on the trail.

In medieval times, the squire of the church, Sir Geoffrey Luttrell commissioned an illuminated Psalter as a visual record of his life and the people in his estates.

“BEING NEARLY 900 YEARS OLD, GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE IS A REALLY FASCINATING STOP ON NEWTON’S TRAIL WITH A WEALTH OF HISTORY...”

Now known as the Luttrell Psalter, it’s one of the greatest manuscripts held at the British Library.

St Andrew’s is very near to Irnham Hall, another reason why it’s such a favoured location for brides-to-be.

Above in Roundel: Grimsthorpe Castle.

Left: St Andrew’s Church and Irnham Hall are close to each other which is why they’re a very popular wedding location.

The Cholmeley Arms A good stop after Easton Walled Gardens and the St Thomas of Canterbury church is the Cholmeley Arms in Burton le Coggles.

The Pantry Enjoy a slice of cake and a cup of tea in Corby Glen before heading to Irnham Hall. They also sell a range of gifts and cards in this cosy little cafe shop.

The Griffin Inn This is a four star secluded 300 year old country inn in the village of Irnham serving delicious food and providing luxury accommodation facilities. n

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Schools Colleges...

Highfields School, Newark...

Highfields School is a small, independent, co-educational school for girls and boys aged between two and 11, located in the historic market town of Newark.

Classes at Highfields are small and teaching is tailor-made to meet each individual child’s needs. Every child is encouraged to achieve their very best potential.

New Youth Theatre, Grantham...

Performing before an audience takes nerve, discipline and courage; things that grow bit by bit through encouragement.

New youth Theatre respects those who have even the simplest wish to dare to push their talent that little bit further so that at some point along the way a child is able to command an audience with a solo performance in a leading role.

Well, that’s the stage for you.

Once the curtain has come down, what then? unless you’re going to brave the acting profession as a career choice, what else can the experience of time spent with New youth Theatre give a child?

Well, for a start they’ve been in a team. The leading players have more often than not come through the chorus or else helped with making the sets.

They’ve had to rub along with each other for the greater good of the show, so the experience friendship and cooperation has rounded their characters.

The school has recently adopted the Cambridge Curriculum which is an education programme designed and administered by Cambridge university for young learners that combines a worldclass curriculum, high-quality support for teachers and for integrated assessment.

Headmaster Richard Thomson joined Highfields in September

last year. By moving the curriculum away from the National Curriculum and the controversial SAT exams, he believes Highfields now has greater flexibility when making decisions about what is important when equipping the children with the skills and knowledge required.

The curriculum is enhanced further with a range of specialist subjects, including music, art and sport, which are taught across all years by subject teachers.

All children are encouraged to try something new. Nearly all pupils learn at least one musical instrument and all have the chance to represent the school in one of their team sports.

Richard Thomson believes this offers the children a great start and lays strong foundations for senior school.

To arrange a personal visit to Highfields School, please telephone 01636 704103 or please visit www.highfieldsschool.co.uk.

Let’s link this to an ability to stand before 200 strangers and use a developed talent to bring about tears and laughter and you have an individual who will shine in an interview and demonstrate a personality that’s ready to fit in with the adult world of work, especially if that interview includes a presentation.

Employers are looking for personality and character, and that’s what we offer.

n For more information, please visit www.newyouththeatre.co.uk or call 01522 244365.

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Sir William Robertson Academy...

leadership and management, behaviour and safety of pupils, quality of teaching, and achievement of pupils to its Sixth Form provision and found all areas to be Good.

The decision making process will be eased by gathering as much information in advance.

With this in mind, we would like to extend an invitation to parents and your child to come and tour the Academy where you will see the excellent behaviour of our pupils and the high-calibre learning taking place

The Academy is a highly successful 11-18 school with a flourishing and expanding Sixth Form. The school fosters an aspirational ethos in which every child is expected to achieve the very best they can.

Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions you will have to make for you and your child.

Sir William Robertson Academy is judged as Good by Ofsted in all areas of the school. The inspection report praised developments across the school, highlighting the progress and behaviour of pupils and their engagement in learning as a particular strength.

All aspects were inspected from

The school has been recognised as being one of the Top 100 non-selective state-funded schools in England in a letter from Nick Gibb MP, Minister of State for Schools.

Our pupils are well supported through a dynamic curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The school is well resourced, with wonderful outdoor facilities. n Call 01400 272422 to book a personal tour and please visit our website www.swracademy.org to find out more information.

Ranby House Preparatory School...

With many thoughts turning to primary school education at this time of year, Ranby House Prep School’s Headmaster Christian Pritchard explains why so many parents choose Ranby House.

Based on the outskirts of Retford and set in 60 acres of stunning grounds, we’re a thriving school educating children from 3-11.

With a mixture of traditional school features alongside many state-of-the-art modern facilities and teaching resources, our children are always In 2016, 11.7 million students h a p p y, enrolled in education in the uK; confident 4.5m in primary state schools, and resilient 2.75m in secondary state schools, learners.

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1.8m in higher education and 2.6m enrolled in further education.

And this year, we’re pleased to say we’ve increased our offer of specialist subjects and lessons into Early years and years One and Two, so we can ensure quality, sector-leading learning is taking place at all ages and stages.

Ranby House’s dedicated Sports programme is continuing to grow. This includes various fixtures with increased access to sports coaches, new house competitions, such as tennis and swimming, as well as the development of our superb music and drama programmes for all children.

There are boarding opportunities, a Breakfast Club and our popular Crèche service has been enhanced, with a flexible start, and end of day provision to fit in with your family’s needs. n To discuss whether our school could be right for you and your family, please telephone our friendly team on 01909 537100 or visit www.wsnl.co.uk.

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St Hugh’s School, Woodhall...

The autumn term has seen the official opening of our brand new all-weather pitch.

This excellent facility now complements the already impressive sporting facilities at St. Hugh’s including extensive playing fields, a sports hall and a swimming pool.

St Peter & St Paul’s Catholic Academy...

Our mission as a Catholic Voluntary Academy is to provide the highest possible standards of education for all students, delivered within the context of gospel values.

The Community at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Voluntary Academy is made up of many faiths and backgrounds, although our Catholic ethos underpins everything we do.

At St Peter & St Paul we share our values of respect to one another and we encourage the students to take personal responsibility. We provide a safe environment so students are academically successful allowing them to become very well educated people with strong Christian values.

Success at St Peter and St Paul Academy stems from careful planning of the curriculum so

that every student is studying appropriate and challenging courses. We are proud that all our year 11 students continue into education, employment or training.

Students can continue their studies in the St Peter and St Paul Sixth Form where there are a wide variety of courses offered to suit all students. Our students receive excellent guidance when choosing the most suitable courses.

The all-weather pitch will provide a great surface for hockey and for use by all pupils at the school. An incredible fundraising effort has ensured that the surface is ready for the start of the new term and was officially opened by Crista Cullen, GB Hockey International.

Most recently, St. Hugh’s has

achieved great success on a county and national stage in a variety of sports: our swimmers in years 3 to 6 were crowned county champions; our u11 swim relay squad reached the IAPS national finals; the u13 7s rugby team came runners-up in the IAPS national small schools’ tournament and the pop lacrosse team reached the quarter finals at the national finals held at Sheffield Institute of Sport.

Above and beyond all these achievements, the time that is dedicated within the school curriculum to providing all the pupils at St. Hugh’s with the opportunities to participate in team and individual sports really does set the school apart. n For more information, call them on 01526 352169 or visit their website www.st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk.

We are so proud as a school community that the results for Summer 2016 were the best that the Academy has ever achieved.

Our extra-curricular activities play an integral part of a young person’s development and all of our students are encouraged to embrace the breadth of opportunities available.

We welcome visits at any time so do make an appointment to come and see us at work.

n For more information, please visit www.sspp.lincs.sch.uk or call 01522 871400.

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Wrates School Photography...

Wrates Photographers have introduced their unique retro two pose which consists of a school photo on a white background and a retro photo; chalkboard background and desk prop.

The Giles Academy, Boston...

The National Association for Secondary Moderns (NASM), established in 2013 is a champion for Secondary Moderns and the great work that they do often with little or no recognition.

Headteacher of the Giles Academy, Ian Widdows says, “As an organisation we want to speak about the reality of selective education today.”

We are extremely proud of our students, they are ambitious, confident, successful young people who learn well.

Many go on to university and have great careers. They have opportunities to develop new skills and challenge themselves in a range of courses and activities.

Today one in every five secondary schools in England is affected by academic selection. The

current debate about increasing the number of grammar schools has provided us with a welcome opportunity to contest many of the misconceptions about Secondary Moderns and also to speak about the challenges which we face every day.

It is time for decision makers to accept the reality of academic selection.

Both pictures are taken during one visit and it doesn’t take any longer. Wrates makes sure it’s all sorted regarding times, the shoot, and delivery to suit the schools timetables and needs.

Schools have been over the moon with it and parents and pupils have been happy too with many comments in their call centre on the high standards.

They introduced this product to make sure that their

service continues to be a step ahead and to provide an exciting idea which captures the interest of pupils.

They continue to come up with new ideas while keeping hold of their traditional products and its fantastic to get good feedback.

In addition to introducing new products Wrates have also developed their own unique online ordering system which is completely secure and has made ordering products for parents much easier.

Wrates have always been able to tailor make any products for schools from school leavers, to types of packs, styles of groups and singles, staff boards etc.

They offer all kinds of school photography. n For more information, please visit their website www.wrates.co.uk. You can contact Wrates’s friendly team on 0800 028 8221 for info on their packages too.

We are not an anomaly The Elementary which can be ignored.

We make up a very significant part of the until 1870 all schools were education landscape charitable or private institutions, and if the proposed plans are successful we but the Elementary Education Act will be even more 1870 permitted local governments significant. to complement the existing

Education Act

elementary schools in order The starting point for any to fill any gaps. policy decision should be a firm grasp of reality. Some honesty and understanding of what happens in selective authorities today would go a long way to help with doing this.

n For more info call 01205 870693 or visit www.gilesacademy.co.uk.

Picture shows the Radio 5 Live Breakfast Show at Giles last month.

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A WORLD OF

COLOuR Eash year, Lincolnshire Pride works with the Carre Gallery to host an awards ceremony celebrating local artists. The winner of 2016’s Lincolnshire Pride award was Ellie Benton, for her incredible work in abstract natural world portraits. For us, her art was the clear winner, showing off bold strokes and flashes of colour. We met Ellie at her workshop in Sleaford recently to congratulate her on winning...

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

Art is very subjective. Like the choice of covers of Lincolnshire Pride magazine, for instance, which always leads to keen discussions among members of staff in the office.

As subjective as anything visual can be though, there’s no denying that Ellie Benton’s artwork leaves a lasting impression.

You can’t help but take a closer look at the bold strokes and striking colours that are jumping off the canvas.

We’re very much fans of Ellie and her beautiful technicolour paintings, so much so, that we presented her with the Lincolnshire Pride Award at Carre Gallery’s annual awards ceremony earlier in the year.

“I was delighted to know I’d won!” says Ellie. “Travelling in Australia at the time, I couldn’t be there to accept it unfortunately, but it was great news to know I’d won and that all three paintings had sold at the exhibition.”

Ellie has always had a keen interest in art from a young age. Growing up in Sleaford, Ellie studied graphic design at university level in Nottingham after going to art college in Lincoln.

WE PRESENTED ELLIE WITH THE LINCOLNSHIRE PRIDE AWARD AT THE CARRE GALLERY IN SLEAFORD...

“All of my teachers were really supportive and introduced me to materials or styles of painting I would never dream of using. Lincoln opened my eyes up to colour, so I started to use bold colours in most of my work.”

After her studies, Ellie decided to travel the world, and she did so for 14 months. From New York to Vancouver to LA, and to the other side of the world visiting places like Fiji, Thailand and New Zealand, she spent most of her time in Australia.

“Travelling the world really opened my eyes up to different lifestyles,” says Ellie. “It inspired a lot of my artwork, but it also gave me a feeling of purpose. A trip to Cambodia in

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Asia, seeing children that were poverty stricken but really happy nonetheless, made me so grateful for what I have.”

“Especially when I returned, walking around town with my mum complaining about the amount of chewing gum stuck on the pavement; seeing real poverty put everything into perspective for me.”

Ellie is currently planning a series of paintings inspired by her travels that she hopes to bein work on in the new year. She would like to visit a city and speak to homeless people, find out their story, photograph them and create one of her technicolour paintings based on the information and the photo.

“After seeing poverty, I wanted to help people with my work,” says Ellie. “I want to get their stories out there, raise awareness of their situations, instead of judging a book by its cover when glancing at them on the streets.”

Ellie also paints subjects that matter to her such as endangered animals. Her first few paintings were of animals, and she wants to make more people aware of the species at risk from extinction.

In addition to series of paintings, Ellie also works on commissions. On our visit, she was working on a painting of someone’s pet.

“I work with a black and white photo of the subject, and the colours I use just come naturally to me. I just feel like a particular shade of blue may complement a particular shade of orange or red. I make it up as I go along, and never plan what colours I’ll use unless a client has specifically asked for one to be used.”

“I love pieces of art that are a challenge. I tried really hard to do a black and white chimpanzee, but after continuing to work on it, I couldn’t help adding a touch of colour.

It’s now my favourite pieces of work because

“I LOVE ARTWORKS THAT ARE A CHALLENGE TO ME, BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS TURN OUT TO BE MY FAVOURITE PIECES...”

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of the challenge it created, and how natural and raw it felt.”

Ellie is constantly working on improving her work, changing it, experimenting with different mediums and styles. She showed me works in oil, but is more comfortable with acrylic, and paintings where she’s layered paint on with a palette knife. She’s dripped paint and splattered it across her work before, and has tested out what looks best, keeping the ideas she likes.

“Commissions usually start from around £150, and depending on the size, they take me around a week to complete if I was working on it full-time. Some works I’ve had with me for a lot longer, just because they’ve been so hard to complete. One example of this was a penguin I was commissioned to do. The amount of paint that sat on the canvas must’ve been a centimetre or two

thick when I was finished. Black and white paintings are a real challenge for me.”

In addition to the homeless series she’ll be working on next year, she’s seen some of the work of a National Geographic photographer and would really like to work with him to create a series reflecting his photography and subject matter.

“My ideas for different series are just in the speculation stage at the minute really. For instance, I would really like to do a series of work just on chimps, as that has been my favourite work so far.”

The richness and complexity of Ellie’s work is softened with light brush strokes. you can’t help but get lost in the paintings, gazing endlessly at the random brush strokes that come together to create something beautiful.

We wish Ellie the best of luck in the future, and congratulate her on the work so far.

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“COLOURS THAT I USE IN MY WORK JUST SEEM TO COME NATURALLY TO ME; ONE WILL JUST LOOK GOOD NEXT TO THE OTHER...”

Above: Ellie working on her latest commission of a French bulldog.

Above/Right: Jaguar, 32x40cm, acrylic on canvas, available in prints, not for sale.

Left: Lioness, 75x100cm, acrylic on canvas, available in prints, sold piece.

Below: Zebra, 100x100cm, sold piece with prints available.

Below/Right: Lapwings, 120x80cm, sold piece.

These are just some of the examples of work that feature on Ellie’s website, available to buy.

n For more information on Ellie’s work or for your own commissioned work, please visit her website www.elliebenton.com or call her on 07810 835147.

For information on events and exhibitions held at the Carre Gallery in Sleaford, please visit www.carregallery.co.uk or call 01529 415056.

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GREEN g n i o G e r We’

If you’re seeking respite from biting winds and plummeting temperatures, from Christmas entertaining and from being stuck in the kitchen, we’ll this month recommend the exceptional winter dining on offer at Norton Disney’s Green Man, just a stone’s throw from Lincoln...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

Main: Pan fried loin of cod with parmentier potatoes, spinach, chorizo and thyme cream sauce.

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- EATING OUT -

It’s freezing cold. It’s also deadline week, and as we’re visiting The Green Man at Norton Disney just after lunchtime service, the light levels are falling. Above us are overcast skies dappled with winter clouds and below us, a mushy soup of fallen leaves.

Could anything lift my mood? Oh yes. A nice warm pub restaurant, beautifully styled, with menus comprising a satisfying compromise between quality pub restaurant and à la carte dining.

Becky Pinfold and Matt Kerekes have form in the area, having run The Hare & Hounds near Fulbeck before taking on the neglected pub, The Green Man as their first tenancy.

Next month represents the first anniversary of them stepping through the door as the pub’s new owners, and of them rolling up their sleeves for the first time to get stuck in to the completion of a full refurbishment.

Our last visit was in the summer, and it’s difficult to believe that the place has barely been open a year, because the feedback that we’ve received - and that which Becky and Matt have enjoyed - suggests that all who walk through the doors are impressed by the combination of high standards and a relaxed feel.

Matt works behind the scenes with a team of three chefs, and Becky manages front of house.

Dining at The Green Man is via a lunchtime menu with seven starters and 12 main

meet the CHEF MATT KEREKES HEAD CHEF AT THE GREEN MAN, NORTON DISNEY Food Experience: Came to the UK in 2006, worked at The Chequers, Woolsthorpe, The Gregory Arms, The Welby Arms and Winthorpe’s Lord Nelson before managing the Hare & Hounds at Fulbeck from 2012-2016.

courses, whilst in the evening, diners can choose from seven slightly more à la carte oriented meals, and a further seven ‘Pub Classics’ - pies, sticky ribs, a ‘gourmet’ burger and flat iron steak.

There’s a further daily-changing specials menu with three starters and main courses, which Becky and Matt use to trial new dishes or take advantage of particularly good ingredients, seafood delivered from their preferred supplier fresh from Grimsby, for example. >>

Food Wisdom: “Create a menu which will offer universal appeal, one that any diner will love.”

Food Heaven: “Becky’s steak sandwich! Fillet steak, cooked pink and prepared with love!”

Food Hell: “There’s no such thing as a bad ingredient, just poor preparation!”

Top: Lobster and crayfish risotto, with lobster bisque, tarragon and Parmesan shavings. Above: Shallot tarte tartin with poached pear and Stilton salad.

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>> Speaking of local suppliers, Ruskington butcher Mel Ward is charged with supplying high quality meat, whilst Winsters provides fruit & veg, and Navenby’s Welbournes provides daily deliveries of bread.

There’s also a dedicated menu for the restaurant’s homemade desserts, including a platter of local cheese, featuring Poacher, Colston Bassett Stilton and fruit chutney.

Matt’s summer dishes were a treat, but during this visit we were spoiled with a preview of The Green Man’s winter offerings. These included a satisfyingly rich and heavy steak and kidney suet pudding with honey glazed carrots and mash, alongside a lighter but equally delicious main course offering of pan fried loin of cod with parmentier potatoes, spinach and chorizo in a thyme cream sauce.

Perhaps it’s my own preference for winter dining - game, rich stocks and comfort food - or perhaps the cosy feel of the wood burners in the bar just lifted my spirits, but I was definitely left with a warm glow.

The pudding in particular was beautifully implemented and even the vegetarian starter option of shallot tarte tartin appealed to me

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Lunch Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm.

Dinner Monday to Saturday 6pm to 9pm.

Sunday Sunday 12 noon to 3pm.

NB: Closed 2nd January - 12th January.

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more than I expected from a vegetarian option. I also enjoyed our homemade lemon tart with its Chantilly cream and crunchy caramelised sugar top, the satisfying crack of which yielded to a really tangy zing.

Whilst there’s a large paddock to the rear of the pub restaurant where children and dogs can run about in the summer, somehow The Green Man takes on an even more appealing feel in the colder months.

“IF THERE’S ONE THING THAT WILL LIFT YOUR MOOD THIS WINTER, IT’S A VISIT TO THE GREEN MAN!”

The coir carpets, sage green colour scheme, low ceilings and beams, and The Green Man’s wood burners all helped to create a really cosy place to dine, with food that’s to the same high standard as the dining environment.

Of course, we love the festive season, but it’s hard work, too. So, when you’ve had enough of cooking for others, pay a visit and enjoy Becky and Matt’s hospitality. If there’s one thing that I promise will lift your mood this winter, it’s a visit to The Green Man!

Top/Left: Steak and kidney suet pudding with honey glazed carrots, mash and jus.

Right: Lemon tart with Chantilly cream and mixed berries.

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on the MENU FROM THE DAYTIME AND EVENING À LA CARTE MENUS Starters

Warm duck Salad; confit duck leg, smoked duck breast, crispy duck egg, Kirsch cherry & orange segments £8.25.

Lobster & crayfish risotto with lobster bisque, tarragon, Parmesan shavings £9.25.

Main Courses

Pan fried loin of cod parmentier potatoes, spinach, chorizo & thyme cream sauce £14.95.

Roasted chicken breast pomme anna, sautéed leeks & spinach, blue cheese, bacon & wholegrain mustard sauce £13.50.

Pub Classics

‘Pie in a Pan’ pie of the day served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of chips or mash £12.95.

Green Man burger, brioche bun, chips & onion rings£9.95 Desserts

Lemon tart £5.95.

Apple and pear crumble with vanilla custard £5.95.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n Booking is recommended at The Green Man, Main St, Norton Disney, LN6 9JU. Call 01522 789804 or see www.thegreenman-nortondisney.co.uk.

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- RECIPE -

BEEF WELLINGTON INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4) 500G LEEKS FINELY CHOPPED, ONE BAY LEAF, 25G BUTTER, 4 TBSP WATER, 2 TBSP CREAMED HORSERADISH, GENEROUS PINCH GROUND BLACK PEPPER, FOUR SLICES PARMA HAM, 500G TAIL END FILLET OF BEEF, 500G PUFF PASTRY, ONE EGG

The Christmas period is a time for over indulgence and some serious attention is drawn to food.

We recommend cooking up an easy and delicious beef wellington to really impress guests at any of your christmas dinner parties. This suggestion is provided by British 60

Leeks, using a prime fillet of beef topped with a leek and horseradish mousseline wrapped in parma ham and puff pastry. It’s an ideal choice for the festive table.

Gently sweat the shredded leek and bay leaf in the butter for about five minutes to soften.

Add the water, cover and cook gently for a further two to three minutes.

Stir in the horseradish and pepper and whiz in a processor until smooth.

Set aside until cold. Divide the beef fillet into four even pieces. Spread the

cooled leek and horseradish mixture onto the Parma ham slices and wrap one around each beef fillet.

Divide the puff pastry into four.

Roll each out into an oblong about

two times the size of the beef fillet.

Brush with egg glaze and bring the pastry up over the beef and seal neatly into a parcel.

Place sealed side downwards onto a baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes. n www.british-leeks.co.uk.

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Woodhall Spa benefits from a wealth of luxury dining facilities. Local hotels offers formal dining while the Inn is the place to go for a relaxed lunch. We visited the Dower House Hotel this month, to discover that its restaurant offers the perfect blend of relaxed yet formal dining...

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson

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meet the CHEF WE SPOKE TO MARK BROADBENT, SOUS CHEF AT THE DOWER HOUSE...

As we work on this edition, the temperature is only just starting to get into minus degrees celsius. As we try to adjust to this drop in temperature, we crave cosy fires, comfy sofas and comfort foods. It’s an occupational hazard to be able to enjoy all three in a day’s work.

Anne Dobbs, General Manager of The Dower House Hotel in Woodhall Spa welcomed us in from the cold to a roaring open fire in Harry’s Lounge before serving us melted Lincolnshire Poacher and chutney on Myer’s plum loaf.

The restaurant and hotel is styled around an intimate yet grand country house, full of character and charm. The restaurant provides 120 covers in its main dining room and a private dining room for parties, which is mainly used for meetings, ladies’ lunches and afternoon teas.

“THE DOWER HOUSE WAS BUILT IN THE 19TH CENTURY. IT’S AN EDWARDIAN HOUSE THAT HAS RETAINED ITS ORIGINAL FEATURES...”

Food Experience: “Always staying local to the area, I trained at the Petwood and worked in kitchens around Woodhall Spa.”

The building itself was built at the end of the 19th century. It’s an Edwardian house that has retained its original features and its character.

Mark Broadbent was our chef for the day, and runs a brigade of four while head chef Ian is on leave.

His experience started at the Petwood Hotel round the corner. After completing his training, he went on to work in Woodhall’s Golf Hotel, also five minutes down the road.

After that, Mark worked at the Moore’s Arms in Frampton and the Greyhound in Folkingham before being appointed Sous Chef at the Dower House where he has been for the past four years.

Food Wisdom: “Presentation and flavour runs parallel; don’t compromise on one to make the other better, and always use local produce.”

Food Heaven: “Always steak followed by sticky toffee pudding for me!”

Food Hell: “Cheese and egg, which really doesn’t help in my line of work!”

Main: Pan roasted chicken on a potato rosti with mushrooms in a creamy sauce.

Above: Seafood platter on a slate and Lincolnshire Poacher on plum bread.

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“I’ve stayed around Woodhall Spa, and it’s a lovely place to work,” says Mark. “I came to the Dower House with an aim to serve delicious locally grown food.”

“It’s very important to me that our menu features produce from local suppliers. One of our bestsellers is the grilled Lincolnshire Poacher plum loaf with onion chutney and balsamic dressing; a starter option. All of our fruit and vegetables are sourced from NHP of Sibsey.”

Other bestsellers on the menu include sea bass, supreme of chicken and the selection of steaks. Mark’s recommendation to us was to try the beef stroganoff and the supreme

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Lunchtime & Evening Dining: Mondays & Wednesdays: 12-2pm, Monday - Saturday 6.30pm - 9pm.

Sunday Lunch: 12-2pm.

Afternoon Tea: Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 4.30pm.

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on the MENU A SELECTION OF DISHES FROM THE DOWER HOUSE’S MAIN MENU...

Starters

Whole baked mini camembert topped with fresh thyme and garlic, served with warm crusty bread, £7.50.

Smoked duck and fig salad with sautéed red onions and beetroot, £7.25.

Wild mushroom and brie toasts topped with fresh herbs and pea shoots, £7.25.

Main Courses

Fillet of beef stroganoff with wild mushrooms, paprika, brandy and cream, £19.95.

Grilled Barnsley chop with Lyonnaise potatoes and mint and honey jus, £18.95.

of chicken on our next visit, two of his personal favourites.

On our visit, the supreme of chicken definitely lived up to its name and its popularity. Our second main - roasted red mullet in a tarragon and pancetta butter - was also delicious, and the desserts - a perfectly caramelised crème brûlée and not-very-messy Eton Mess - were a real treat.

In January the restaurant is holding a special Burn’s Night as they do annually. There will be a three course menu; a starter of soup before the ‘haggis, neeps and tatties,’ followed by scotch fillet of beef.

“It’s a very fun night, and something to look forward to after the Christmas period.

There’s a Scottish piper who recites Scottish poems and songs, and the haggis is brought round each table by one of the chefs on a silver platter.”

The Dower House is also preparing their menus for Valentine’s Day and afternoon tea selections for Mother’s Day, so get prepared.

On our visit Mark had just enjoyed the hotel’s first firework display at the start of November, proving to be a very popular night with good feedback from the crowds of people who attended.

He was also in the midst of preparing himself and his brigade for a fully booked Christmas Day.

“Christmas has come incredibly quickly this year, but despite the stress, it’s a time we all enjoy.”

The Dower House Hotel also benefits from 21 modern and individually decorated rooms, including two suites. you also might spot a bride or two on your visit, as it’s a popular location for weddings, having a large choice of setting, being a brief distance from the church, and licensed for civil ceremonies too.

It’s the pinnacle of indulgence in Lincolnshire with an understated luxury and relaxing feel. If you’re a sufferer of the winter blues, a visit is highly recommended.

Slow cooked confit of duck leg with braised red cabbage and topped with five spice sauce, £16.95.

Sea bass fillet with a sea salt and rosemary crust on a bed of ratatouille, £17.25.

Chicken supreme pan roasted on a potato rösti, £16.95.

Desserts

Raspberry Eton mess, £5.95.

Traditional crème brûlée with homemade shortbread biscuits, £5.95.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n The Dower House Hotel, Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa LN10 6PY. Call 01526 352588 or visit the website www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk.

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The Good Food

- THE GOOD FOOD AWARDS -

AWARDS

Restaurant of the Year, Coffee Shop & Bistro of the Year and our Food Hero - this month we reveal the winners of our Good Food Awards, as voted for by our readers!

Words: Rob Davis. Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

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Restaurant of the Year 2016...

INTRODUCING THE THREE WINNERS OF OUR FLAGSHIP RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2016!

The votes have been counted, and we’re delighted this month to congratulate our winners Paul & Lorraine Willoughby and the rest of the team at Hough on the Hill’s Brownlow Arms, who take this year’s Restaurant of the Year title.

Voted for by our readers, we’ve compiled a top ten of Lincolnshire’s restaurants, with the quality pub restaurant, near Grantham, taking top spot alongside Grimsby’s Comfy Duck, home to Steven Bennett, The Lincolnshire Chef, and Lincoln’s fine dining restaurant The Jew’s House.

“It’s really heartening to see so many different types of restaurants in our list, from fine dining oriented places such as Winteringham Fields in Scunthorpe and The Jew’s House, to relaxed country pubs like The Brownlow Arms and The Queen’s Head,” says Lincolnshire Pride Editor, Rob Davis.

“I think it demonstrates that diners expect quality dining regardless of the formality of their chosen pub or restaurant, and in Lincolnshire in particular, quality food doesn’t always mean the most formal, it Main: Lorraine and Paul Willoughby and the team at Hough-on-the-Hill’s Brownlow Arms. Far Right: The Brownlow Arms, a dish served by them, and Lincoln’s Jew’s House. Right: Lincolnshire Pride’s Roberta Hall presents Steven Bennett’s Comfy Duck with their award.

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OUR 2016 WINNERS: RESTAURANT of the YEAR

Brownlow Arms, Hough-on-the-Hill The Comfy Duck, Grimsby Jew’s House, Lincoln The Queen’s Head, Kirkby la Thorpe Marco Pierre White at the Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln The Green Man, Norton Disney Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe The Old Bakery, Lincoln Washingborough Hall, Lincoln Magpies, Horncastle

means quality ingredients, sourced locally, with front of house service that’s up to the same standard as the dining.”

“I think our winning restaurants reflect a good cross-section of Lincolnshire’s best pubs, hotels and restaurants.”

“And by way of a reminder, all of our winners were voted for by our readers, so there’s no bias in terms of advertising spend, so we’re hoping that on the back of our readers’ recommendations others will enjoy each of them during the course of 2017!” >>

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Top/Left: Bunty’s Tea Rooms.

Top: Millers of Sleaford.

Above: Pimento Tearooms.

Lincolnshire’s Bistro or Coffee Shop of the year 2016...

Even if you’re seeking a quick lunch, lighter dining or a quick coffee with friends, our top ten bistros and coffee shops are still conscious of quality.

Bunty’s Tea Room in Lincoln was established in 2012, and has ensured that all of their scones, cakes and cream teas are of the very highest standard.

Likewise, Pimento in Lincoln is the city’s original vegetarian/vegan friendly tea room

PIMENTO IN LINCOLN IS THE BAILGATE BASED VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FRIENDLY TEA ROOM...

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serving lovely food and drink during the day, making it an ideal location for lunch or morning coffee.

Also taking one of our top three titles this year is Millers of Sleaford. Beginning life as a café bar, the place has quickly evolved to service a more à la carte dining oriented trade, but it’s still awesome for brunch, lunchtime and afternoon trade too.

A definite recommendation, winning over all who discover it.

Also in this year’s list of winners is Doddington Hall, uncle Henry’s and The Willows.

All three provide lunchtime dining, and excellent shopping opportunities too. >>

OUR 2016 WINNERS: BISTRO of the YEAR Millers, Sleaford Bunty’s Tea Rooms, Lincoln Pimento, Lincoln Doddington Hall Café Stokes High Bridge, Lincoln The Willows, Glentham uncle Henry’s, Grayingham, Gainsborough The Old Stables, Horncastle Greyz in the Bail, Lincoln The Loft, Brigg

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Above: Uncle Henry’s farm shop took one of our three top Food Hero accolades.

Top/Right: Scott Palmer of Boston Sausage, which opened its new shop adjacent to Abbey Parks in 2016. Right: Ben and Sophie from Scunthorpe’s Pink Pig farm shop.

Lincolnshire’s Food Hero of the year 2016...

Congratulations to all those butchers, bakers and chefs who maintain Lincolnshire’s reputation as the county that feeds the country.

Our final awards category this year recognises our best known farm shops, like uncle Henry’s and The Pink Pig, as well as the suppliers of our most well-regarded produce, from Boston Sausage which has now made its way to London via Borough Market, to ulceby Cross’s F W Read, home to Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, and of

THIS CATEGORY RECOGNISES THOSE WHO MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION AS THE COUNTY THAT FEEDS THE COUNTRY...

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course, Batemans Brewery, the home of good honest ales.

We’ve always felt that sourcing as many of the products you use to cook at home, and recognising the value of local ingredients on our restaurant and pub menus helps to support farmers and food producers, and provides a better quality dining experience.

We’re heartened, too, that Lincolnshire’s two celebrity chefs have won recognition for their role in promoting Lincolnshire food. Steven Bennett ‘The Lincolnshire Chef ’ and Rachel Green can both be seen at county shows and other cooking demonstrations throughout the year, showing you how to make the most out of our flagship local foods.

OUR 2016 WINNERS:

FOOD HERO of the YEAR Uncle Henry’s Grayingham, Gainsborough Boston Sausage, Abbey Parks, Boston The Pink Pig, Scunthorpe Stephen Bennett, Celebrity Chef Cote Hill, Market Rasen Rachel Green, Celebrity Chef The Cheese Society, Lincoln Bateman’s Brewery Poacher Cheese, ulceby Cross Gary Simpson, Butcher

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Something Lighter...

INCLUDING COMFORT FOOD ON OUR SAMPLE DISHES PAGE WOULD BE UNFAIR THIS MONTH, SO ENJOY OUR SELECTION OF LIGHT DISHES IF YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION MEANS YOU SKIP THE STEAK...

THE GREEN LIGHT

The Lincoln Hotel’s Green Room serves delicious fried sea bass with tempura vegetables and sautèed potatoes with a perfect spinach velouté.

01522 520348, www.thelincolnhotel.com

n The Red Lion in Caythorpe has some delicious fish dishes on their menu. One of our particular favourites was this dish pictured; a pan fried halibut with garlic roasted potatoes, pineapple and

n The Generous Briton in Brant Broughton offers a Tuna steak served with prawns in a parsley sauce.

We gladly visited the pub restaurant to sample their menu welcomed by a roaring fire, a few starters, mains and desserts.

01400 272119, www.thegenerous briton.co.uk.

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watermelon pico de gallo. Adding sweet fruit to a savoury dish may seem a little eclectic, but we can confirm that the flavours blend beautifully.

01400 272632, www.redlioncaythorpe.org.uk.

n SUPREME INNS present this trio of pan fried scallops with butternut squash purée and dill.

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presented beautifully

The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa served us a delicious smoked trout mousse with pea purée, pea shoots and beetroot. Beautifully presented and healthy.

01526 352411, www.petwood.co.uk.

PEA SOUP AT PIMENTO Pimento Tea Rooms is a vegetarian tearoom up Lincoln’s Steep Hill. They served pea soup as their slightly lighter sample dish selection.

Call them on 01522 544880.

Bicker’s Red Lion is the county’s classic pub restaurant, but there are lighter options for people watching their weight like this moules mariniere, in a creamy white wine sauce with crusty roll.

01775 821200, www.redlionbicker.co.uk.

01205 822804, www.greenwellyinns.co.uk

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

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A magic colour changing gin to really ‘wow’ your guests..!

Wine of the Month Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, £24.95, 13.5% ABV

Here’s a show-stopper for your New Year’s Eve drinks parties. Sharish (very nearly Harish’s namesake!) creates blue magic gin which transforms from blue to pink with the addition of tonic.

“Chianti is really popular at this time of year. This lovely example is one I recommend over and over again, and it NEVER disappoints!”

Slowly distilled in Alentejo, it’s a Portuguese gin, made with botanicals including juniper, apple bravo, Lucia lima, orange peel and lemon peel from Alentejo, plus coriander seed, clove, and vanilla cinnamon.

The Wine Cellar How does it work?

The secret is simply the acidity of the tonic water! £41.99/70cl.

IT’LL BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR INDEED IF YOU TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME FIZZ, OR OUR FABULOUS COLOUR-CHANGING GIN. RECOMMENDATIONS COURTESY OF HARISH KHANDERIA...

NEW YEAR’S EVE BUBBLES: THREE WINES THAT’LL REALLY SPARKLE AT MIDNIGHT! 1. A sparkling rosé first up, with delicious red berry fruit courtesy of the cool-climate of Trentino, Northern Italy, and the Pinot Noir grape.

45% Pinot; 25% Chardonnay. £16.99/12.5% ABV. 2. Alternatively, for a Prosecco style wine from Italy combining Chardonnay and Pinots Blanc & Noir, Montenisa offers crisp apple fruit and a part-barrel fermentation for unprecedented crispness.

Great value; £26.95/12.5% ABV. 3. Harish’s go-to Champagne is Drappier, a Pinot Noir-based champagne of style and finesse, with aromas of white peach, quince and a touch of spice with a dry, elegant palate and fine bubbles £33.99/12% ABV.

Antinori has become Tuscany’s – arguably Italy’s – pre-eminent wine producer in their Tuscan heartland.

Antinori is a rich, modern Chianti that marries beautifully ripe cherry fruit with welljudged smoky oak notes.

The opulence on the palate is tempered by savoury notes of clove and a firm structure supporting the plump fruit. n

Spirits FESTIVE

“Festive entertaining means enjoying a warming digestif, and these are two of my favourites.” n If you’re a fan of cognac, try this Chateau Beaulon example.

It’s a 12/yo XO, with almond and peach on the palate, fruity with a long aftertaste £64.99/70cl/40% ABV. n For those who prefer port, this Ferreira example is 20 years old, though other vintages are available. Intense, fruity and and fresh, £39.95/70cl/20% ABV.

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

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GOTHIC

Grandeur - LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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With its gothic influence from the Jacobean era, The Old Rectory in Claypole is full of character and its current owners have kept the gothic style but have added modernity to the home to suit a 21st century family...

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OLD RECTORY, CLAYPOLE Gothic. For me, it’s not a word that sells a house, with the idea of long dark hallways, dusty cobwebbed corners and little to no windows exposing the house to light first coming to mind.

But gothic can mean grand and elaborately detailed when it comes to properties, and none more so than the Old Rectory in Claypole not far from Newark.

It’s believed to date back to the 17th century showing off twin entrance doors and steep gables, all characteristics of a gothic Jacobean style house.

It’s a Grade II listed property and the owners have done incredibly well in respecting that.

There’s a wealth of original features the previous owners have decided to keep in the home which has really worked.

“IT’S A GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY AND THE OWNERS HAVE DONE INCREDIBLY WELL IN RESPECTING THAT...”

Above: A feature Jacobean fireplace in one of the home’s reception rooms.

Other Jacobean features include a glorious staircase, flagstone or boarded wooden flooring and period fireplaces which are ornately carved.

The accommodation is arranged over a generous three floors, and despite its gothic title, is flooded with light on every level.

A large entrance welcomes you and leads to a grand dining hall. This then leads to the principal rooms of the home; the sitting room, the library and the drawing room.

The library offers a wall of books to read currently in the vendor’s home, and plenty of space to get lost in a novel.

Location: Five miles from Newark, 18 miles from Sleaford.

Style: A 17th Century Jacobean style gothic house with period features.

Bedrooms: Nine bedrooms, two with en suites and two attic rooms sharing a bathroom.

Receptions: Four arranged as dining hall, sitting room, library and drawing room.

Other Features: A zipwire and treehouse, and outdoor garages.

Price: £895,000.

The country kitchen features flagstone flooring, a beautiful bespoke wooden island and bespoke cabinetry with hard wearing surfaces, a butler sink and Aga style oven.

There are also many practical rooms downstairs like the utility room, boot room, pantry, downstairs shower room and home office.

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The Jacobean staircase takes you to the first floor, which features a master bedroom with an en suite, a guest bedroom with an en suite and five further bedrooms which all share the use of the family bathroom.

Above: The principal bedroom.

Left: The view of the house from the garden.

If seven bedrooms wasn’t enough, the second floor features two attic bedrooms and a bathroom. In addition to the bedrooms, there is also extensive storage space upstairs.

Every room is decorated to a modern and slightly quirky style by the owners and they’ve chosen to keep the Jacobean wooden and tiled floors. This has kept the originality and period features of the house, and they’ve used it to their advantage.

In one of the sitting rooms, the wooden floor has been painted the same colour as the skirting boards and a complimentary colour to the walls. It’s a house that you can walk into and start to live in it immediately.

It’s safe to say the home offers everything for a family and then some, so it wouldn’t come as a surprise to know that the garden extends to a reasonable 1.25 acres, featuring a zipwire, a tree house and a summer house with outdoor seating areas.

To the front of the house, there’s a large gravelled parking

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forecourt and a detached double garage.

The garden also features a walled terrace area and a range of brick and pantile stores.

The village the home sits in is another added bonus. Claypole is a beautiful market town with good access to Nottingham and Lincoln. It features a fantastic primary school with great reports, a village pub, a butchers a village store and St Peter’s church.

If you’re looking for somewhere rural and you’re wanting to leave a city, Claypole is the perfect place. It’s rural but not too rural; you’re not too far away from city life and all your needed amenities.

We hope your opinion on the word gothic has changed after looking at the Old Rectory; it certainly has for us.

Right: One of the reception rooms with a beautiful Jacobean fireplace.

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IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE RURAL AND YOU’RE WANTING TO LEAVE A CITY, CLAYPOLE IS THE PERFECT PLACE. IT’S RURAL BUT NOT TOO RURAL; YOU’RE NOT TOO FAR AWAY FROM CITY LIFE AND AMENITIES...”

Left: The en suite to the main bedroom has his & hers twin sinks.

Below: The grand library with a wall of books and the entrance hall.

Above: The living room with a wood burning stove and beautiful arches.

n The Old Rectory in Claypole is on the market with Fine & Country in Nottingham. Please call 0115 982 2824 for more info and to speak to the Lincoln office, call 01522 516595.

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- HOMES -

1. Faber F Light above-hob extractor fan, with crystal element and integrated lighting RRP £2,000.

Appliances of Science

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2. Sub Zero Pro48

3. Drawer Dishwasher

Created in 100% solid steel with filtered air system (developed for NASA!) to keep your food fresh and internal filtered water dispenser. Sub Zeros are available with glass doors and wine chillers too.

Fisher & Paykel will ensure you’re never waiting for a dishwasher cycle to finish, thanks to its double-drawer design.

Use both together or separately and specify different programmes per drawer.

RRP from £10,000-£25,000

RRP from £1,000

4. Qooker Tap

RRP from £650-£1,500

Never wait for a kettle to boil again, and forget descaling! Once you’ve had one of these boiling water taps, you’ll never look back.

10 designs, three finishes and three different sizes of tanks.

5. Blackboard Fridge RRP from £1,400

Leave notes and messages for family members, or just have fun playing noughts and crosses each time you go to the fridge with Smeg’s blackboard fridge, which can be written on time and again with chalk.

6. Wolf Cooker

RRP from £8,000-£20,000

Professional quality cooking appliances as used by Heston, Jamie Oliver etc etc., so precise, they can melt chocolate on a paper plate! Dual fuel, induction and range cooker width available.

n Prices are RRP and may vary according to model and specification. Our recommended electrical appliance suppliers are Boston Electrical Services, 01205 350737, www.bostonelectrics.co.uk and Cooks & Co of Brunel Drive, Newark 01636 593 910, www.cooksandcompany.co.uk.

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AMBER GET READY FOR

THE COUNTY’S INTERIOR DESIGN SPECIALISTS REVEAL A NEW TREND FOR 2017, EXPLOITING A PALETTE OF AMBER, ORANGE AND BRONZE... IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR A WARM COLOUR THAT CAN ADD A FUNKY MODERN FEEL, OR A RICH STYLE TO ANY ROOM...

Words: Rob Davis.

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espoke furnishings help to make a room cohesive, and one typically tried and tested rule for creating a colour palette for your room is the so-called 70-20-10 rule.

The rule advises that, for a balanced scheme, one colour should make up 70% of your room, followed by a second colour used to make up 20% of the scheme and a final accent colour making up 10% of your room.

The county’s leading independent interior designers have recently taken delivery of a host of new pattern books. Reflecting autumn/winter trends, and standing out from more conservative colours and prints is on-trend orange.

A multi-faceted colour evoking, simultaneously, bold contemporary prints which hark back to the swinging sixties, or deep lustrous bronzes and metallic golds for warm, sophisticated luxe schemes for urban interiors or in country properties, paired with watercolour motifs of animals or botanically inspired prints.

you can go further, too, by creating scatter cushions, tie-backs and other finishing touches to match, and the very boldest shades of bright orange can be used to create these even if you’re a little too timid to utilise such a dramatic colour over a larger area.

Take bespoke furnishing further, too, by commissioning bespoke rugs and stair runners, for example.

using a professional interior designer will ensure that, even if you’ve a good eye for design yourself, you can avoid costly mistakes when ordering fabric. They’re bolder in their approach to design, and the ones we recommend each month on our homes pages all adopt a collaborative approach to design, helping you to realise your own ideas, rather than imparting theirs! >>

Here, we’re presenting new collections of fabrics and wallcoverings released in late 2016, the former of which can be used to create bespoke sofas, chairs, footstools and window dressings to your exact specification.

Local firms partner with bespoke furniture makers who have a range of calico-clad designs that can be covered and finished with your choice of fabric.

Left: Zoffany’s Rushes fabric has a refined sheen and a hard-wearing practical texture inspired by grass cloth.

Right: Jane Churchill’s shimmering silk Anza from its Atmosphere IV collection has copper and charcoal shades and is both rich and opulent, ideal for dining and reception rooms.

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“STUDIO G’s ENZO AND ANGELO CUSHIONS ARE BRIGHT, CHEERY TWO-TONE CUSHIONS WITH A HARD-WEARING LINEN FABRIC...”

Top: Manuel Canovas’s Matra in brique (curtains), Barjac in tomato (throw), Eva and Emma cushions.

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Below: Studio G’s Enzo and Angelo cushions are available in 36 colourways including tumeric.

Right: Bright and bold, Harlequin’s People motif from the brand’s Momentum collection is shown here in amber.

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Main: Clarke and Clarke Uzbec in Sufi and Bilbar colourways.

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Above: Colefax and Fowler Silvano fabric in red (cushion) and Melisande fabric in copper (stool).

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SOFT FURNISHINGS IN LINCOLNSHIRE

Left: Colefax and Fowler’s Dorian fabric used to cover a statement chair; tomato colourway.

Cushion in Lucerne russet.

Above: Jane Churchill’s Broadway cushion in copper (front), Huxley in chocolate and Reva (rear) in copper.

Right: Jane Churchill Emile fabric in copper colourway used to cover a sofa. Curtains in Metropolis gold/charcoal.

Oldrids Downtown Furniture Store, A52 Boston PE21 7NL, 01205 350505, or Gonerby Junction, A1 Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2AB, 01476 590239, www.oldrids.co.uk.

J&L Ball 16 North St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1EH, 01780 481416, www.jandlball.co.uk.

Cammack & Sons Ltd 30 Wide Bargate, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6Ru, 01205 362300, www.cammacks.co.uk.

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1. Sanderson’s Voyage of Discovery, 17th century etchings.

Seen here as Picture Gallery in taupe/sepia RRP £52.

2. Manuel Canovas’s Les Toits Paris wallpaper in Vert de Gris colourway RRP £120.

3. Voyage’s Enchanted Forest wallpaper, RRP £25/metre.

4. Cole and Son’s Fornasetti, shown here is Mediterranean, one of 14 designs inspired by 1940s designs £95.

5. Manuel Canovas’s La Parisienne in noir et blanc, Effiel Tower, Moulin Rouge and Notre Dame pattern RRP £120.

6. Cole and Son’s flamingos in soft blue, one of seven colourways £76.

7. Katie Cardew’s Stamford buildings wallpaper, newly created by the local artist, £see website www.kcillustrations.co.uk.

8. Clarke & Clarke’s Anastacia wallpaper, available in five colourways including raspberry, £35.

Consult Lincolnshire’s independent interior designers for details. Prices RRP per roll unless stated but may vary.

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Quality Appliances

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Washing Machines and Tumble Driers

Kettles, plus 40 Toasters, 30 Mixers & Blenders

Bagged & Bagless Vacuum Cleaners

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Fridges, Freezers and Chest Freezers

Cookers plus ranges, built-in ovens & hobs

Ceiling, Wall, and Table Lights

All items on display in our showroom ready for immediate delivery. Ample free parking.

Norfolk St., Boston PE21 9HG 01205 350 737 www.bostonelectrics.co.uk Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 5pm Sat: 9am - 4pm

We Deliver • We Install • We Demonstrate • We Take Away Your Old Appliance We also Provide Servicing, Spares and Repairs for your Existing Appliances...

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The Family

FARM - LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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This month’s property is full of potential with farm buildings, barns for conversion, 34 acres of land and stables.

One thing is for certain; it’s a stunning period property in glorious rural surroundings based in Grantham...

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OSGODBY FARM,

GRANTHAM

This month we have a golden opportunity to own a beautiful rural property. Based in Grantham, Osgodby Farm boasts a very impressive 34 acres in total, and also benefits from a range of outbuildings, stables and barns.

We don’t usually feature farmhouses with the farm attached in Lincolnshire Pride magazine, but we just couldn’t resist with Osgodby Farm, which is currently on the market with estate agents Strutt & Parker.

Not only does the farm itself offer so much, the home does too. Its interiors are designed beautifully.

There is so much potential for conversion too, if conversion were needed, and plenty of room for general storage. It’s a perfect home for a growing farming family.

OSGODBY FARM IN GRANTHAM IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A GROWING FAMILY WITH A FARMING BACKGROUND...

Above: The back of the house and the rural view across the 34 acres of land.

There are two driveways that lead to Osgodby Farm and plenty of space for parking. As you enter the home, the front door leads to the outer hall which has original stone features. It leads to the utility, cloakroom, study and the glorious kitchen and breakfast room.

The family kitchen is fully fitted with shaker style custom made units, a Belfast sink, an oil-fired Aga, integral hob, dishwasher and fridge. This is the hub of the home and benefits from beautiful original oak beams.

Location: 10 miles to Grantham, nine miles to Bourne.

Style: A beautiful period farmhouse in a rural setting.

Bedrooms: Six bedrooms, one with en suite.

Receptions: Four including study, drawing room, dining room and entrance hall.

Other Features: Stone barns with planning potential, stables, workshop buildings and further farm buildings.

Price: £1,400,000.

A door from the kitchen leads to the inner hall which leads to the stairs. The first floor has the principal reception rooms which includes the drawing room, a room of very generous proportions with an inglenook fireplace and a door to the garden, and the dining room with a Victorian fireplace and marble surround.

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Also on this floor, you’ll find the principal bedrooms. The master suite includes an en suite shower room, and to the rear of the house, there is a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and shower room. There’s also the family bathroom, and two further bedrooms, both with built-in wardrobes. There are six bedrooms in total include the two bedrooms on the second floor.

Above: The very traditional kitchen has an Aga oven and Shaker style kitchen units.

Outside, other than the farm, you’ll find beautifully manicured gardens and grounds surrounded by walling. There’s a timber framed double garage too.

To the north of the house is tiled stores and stables and a small garage. Part of the building has been used by the present owners as a kitchen showroom and provides plenty of space for an office or other uses.

About 17 acres of the land is currently in arable production, and about 14 is in pasture. There is also an airstrip in one of the fields which is used by the current owners on an informal basis.

To the north of the farmhouse, there is a wide range of different agricultural buildings. The buildings are a mix of traditional stone barns and more modern portal frame buildings, surrounding a spacious yard.

“THE TWO STONE BARNS TO THE NORTH OF THE PROPERTY WOULD SEEM TO PRE-DATE THE 1880S, WITH THE LARGER OF THE TWO BEING GRADE II LISTED...”

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The two stone barns would seem to pre-date the 1880s, with the larger of the two being Grade II listed.

The current national and council planning policies in place support the conversion of traditional rural buildings to residential use, subject to a number of criteria governing these conversions being met, so the barns could be converted, introducing a number of opportunities to the next owners of the house.

The farmhouse is currently a place of potential, depending on where the next owners want to take it. One thing is for certain; Osgodby Farm is a stunning period home in a perfect rural setting.

Right: The principal bedroom has stunning fitted wardrobes.

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“OSGODBY FARM IS A PLACE FOR POTENTIAL, BUT ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN; THE PROPERTY IS A STUNNING PERIOD HOME IN A PERFECT RURAL SETTING AND ONE WE ARE RATHER ENVIOUS OF...”

Left: The living room features an Inglenook fireplace.

Below: One of the six bedrooms to the property and an en suite.

Above: The dining room has a beautiful Victorian fireplace with marble surround.

n Osgodby Farm is currently on the market with Strutt & Parker based in Market Harborough. Call 07471 227352 or visit www.struttandparker.com for more information.

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A relatively undiscovered estate, Irnham Hall has recently been put on the map.

It’s grown in popularity as a wedding venue and this is largely down to Lady Benton-Jones, owner and gardener, taking pride in the appearance of her home and gardens. We spoke to daughter-in-law Leila who waxed lyrical about her work...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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HALL “I’d compare her to the Queen,” says Leila Benton-Jones, talking about mother-in-law Lady Benton-Jones. “She’s very regal and professional, taking pride in her appearance and the appearance of her home and gardens.”

hotels close by, you can understand why it’s become so popular for weddings.

From what started as a good idea has grown from strength to strength, and now it’s a favourite location in Lincolnshire for brides.

The estate is a five minute walk from the local church and with four star B&Bs and

“The lawns are an art in themselves. The gardener has been coming for years now, and you’ll often see him with Lady Benton-Jones discussing the perfect lines on the lawn.”

Leila, her husband and her brother-in-law all help in running weddings at the estate, and have been doing for the past four years now.

“LADY BENTON-JONES MBE IS VERY REGAL AND PROFESSIONAL, TAKING PRIDE IN HER APPEARANCE, AND IN THE APPEARANCE OF HER HOMES AND GARDENS...”

“Lady Benton-Jones is the sole gardener of the estate, with one man coming in to mow the grass every now and then,” says Leila.

“She individually plants every flower, from the pansies in May to the dahlias in the box hedging. She makes sure everything is deadheaded and looking presentable in time for a wedding too.”

“In the garden, there’s a Lebanese cedar tree, quite rare for Lincolnshire, a beautiful pine tree and an arboretum style walk all planted by my mother-in-law.”

There’s quite a selection of wildflowers, begonias and pansies in May, and the daffodils come a little earlier. There’s a number of evergreen plants, Japanese maples and two huge flower beds with, as Leila described it, prize-winning flowers.

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Gardener: Lady Benton-Jones, owner and passionate gardener.

Style: A romantic English period garden perfect for weddings.

Features: A summer/wedding house, walled garden, rose garden and box hedging.

Contact: Call 01476 552027 or visit www.irnhamhall events.co.uk.

Above: Parterre gardens feature begonias.

Top: The summer/ wedding house.

Left: Irnham Hall in all its glory.

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“Lady Benton-Jones has designed and created a rose garden which is very romantic and smells heavenly, and there are two parts to the walled garden.”

“Firstly there’s the greenhouses, used for storing plants and replanting them when they’re in season, and there’s the lawn area, very popular for marquee weddings.”

Various fruit trees can be seen at Irnham too including apricot and plum trees and raspberry and gooseberry bushes.

“The begonias planted in the box hedging parterre style garden are fascinating, as they change colour throughout each year.

When we bought them, they were a dirty orange colour in bloom, and this year they’re a sort of hot pink/magenta shade.”

Not only is Lady Benton-Jones a fabulous gardener at the estate, she is an MBE too.

Her services in charity have been recognised, having held a Red Cross Christmas Fair at the estate for the past 30 years, raising thousands of pounds for the charity.

“Sadly, we’ve decided to stop the fair from now on. Visitor numbers have been falling from the usual 2,000 we see flock through the doors each year.”

“We think it’s probably down to more and more people shopping online for Christmas now. Stallholders and the charity just wouldn’t

PLANT of the MONTH Name: Algerian Iris, iris unguicularis.

Description: Dark green leaves and fragrant deep violet flowers.

This month: It’s quite a rare flower to see at this time of year amongst snowdrops, aconites and crocuses, but they grow at this time of year to avoid weather damage on neglected soil.

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make enough for us to host the event, and 15,000 invites by post results in quite a large bill.”

Apart from being a fantastic wedding venue and gardens, Irnham Hall is very much a family home.

“The hall is fascinating with a wealth of history,” says Leila. “I manage enquiries from brides, so I provide a tour of the house and gardens when they visit.”

“The hall is all wood-panelled, full of beautiful and traditional decorations and paintings, that perfectly suit the hall’s style.

At one point in time, the owners of the hall would’ve also owned not only the land the church sits on, but the land the entire village sits on.”

The homes and gardens aren’t open for the public at the moment, but Leila and the family team are considering open garden days. It seems a shame to keep Lady Benton-Jones’s work from passers-by. If you would like to visit, please call Leila and request a private tour of the grounds.

“THE HALL IS ALL WOOD-PANELLED, FULL OF BEAUTIFUL AND TRADITIONAL DECORATIONS AND PAINTINGS, THAT PERFECTLY SUIT THE HALL’S STYLE...”

Above: The walled garden’s entrance and perfectly striped lawns.

Main: The main lawn has previously been transformed into a croquet lawn before for wedding parties.

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bushes now, and plant bare root roses in a sunny position for a spectacular summer colour.

If you’re unhappy with your garden looking a little bare, plant winter flowering evergreen Clematis. We recommend ‘Winter Beauty.’

Remove old hellebore leaves to make new blooms for visible in spring.

Harvest parsnips and leeks.

If you’d like to grow early peas, place a cloche over soil for a few weeks prior to warm it a little.

You can start growing potatoes in containers under cover for a very early crop.

Begin pruning apple trees and pear trees and your berry bushes.

Above: Plant wi nter flowering evergreen clematis to ma ke the garden less bare.

n For more information on our featured garden, please call 01476 552027 or visit www.irnhamhallevents.co.uk.

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Nature

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January is the best month to see birds in your garden as food is scarce and feeders become lifesavers. Try to spot woodpeckers, redwings and waxwings...

Tongue

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The woodpecker has a very long tongue, up to four inches in some species, and it has a glue-like substance on the tip for catching insects hidden under bark.

January is the month with the highest chance of snowfall and coldest winter weather. By this time, most of the trees will have lost their leaves, and trunks and branches will stand out very clearly.

In nature, there are a few feathered visitors, including ducks, geese and swans, and other migratory birds include redwings, fieldfares and sometimes waxwings.

If you live near woodland, in the mornings you may be able to hear a woodpecker knocking on dead wood, trying to find insect larvae beneath the bark. If you want to attract these pretty birds to your 106

garden, provide a peanut feeder and plenty of dead wood.

If you do spot a flash of red, it’s most likely going to be a great spotted woodpecker.

In fact birds in general will be attracted to your garden over colder months.

Gardens become lifesavers for birds as food is so scarce, so they start to be a little bolder and venture into our back gardens for the chance of scattered scraps and feeders.

Gardens aren’t exactly awash with colour in January, so you can try to add interest with winter plants like witch hazel and sarcococca,

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Tracks FINDING

If you’re searching for tracks in the snow this month, here are the ones you might find...

Fox If you’re looking for a fox, they will leave a dog-like paw shape in the snow as they’re a breed of wild dog.

Hedgehog A hedgehog track is a little smaller than a fox’s. Their claws are clearer too.

Above: A grey squirrel feeding on a nut.

Opposite/Top: Ladybirds in hibernation.

Opposite/Bottom: The great spotted woodpecker, pecking on wood to find insect larvae.

Opposite/Left: Dogwood is something pretty to add to your garden in winter.

and with the coloured stems of dogwood and willow, or the white-stemmed birch.

Ladybirds, lacewings and other insects will be overwintering in leaves, seed heads and dried stems.

There will be some other creatures in hibernation under vegetation or in the corners of sheds so try not to disturb them.

Before you light fallen branches and leaves on bonfires, check it for hedgehogs.

Better yet, don’t light the fallen branches and grass clippings; instead rake them into a pile and let them rot naturally. This will provide compost and nutrients for the garden.

Mammals you’ll see in and around your garden this month include foxes, badgers, grey squirrels, house mice and rabbits.

Insects still up and about at this time of the year include earwigs, violet ground beetles and water boatmen.

Some beautiful flowers to add to the garden in January include primroses, which are Monty Don’s particular favourite, the dainty Algerian iris, and for a sweet scent, try adding Chimonanthus praecox to your borders.

Go on a winter walk with your family this month to experience nature at a quieter time of year.

Rabbit As expected, when looking for rabbit tracks, their prints are going to be a longer than other animals as they rest on back legs.

Badger Badger tracks will look a lot bigger than other animals.

You’ll tend to see the tracks in deciduous woodland or some large gardens. The word badger is said to derive from the French word that means digger, which is why the badger’s claws are so big; they’re good diggers!

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- NATURE -

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A Christmas miracle happens on Lincolnshire’s shores each year, as hundreds of seals give birth to tiny adorable seal pups. Already, thousands of us have flocked to the coast to see the little Christmas miracles, but there’s so much more to a seal than its cuteness. We spoke to Rachel Shaw from the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to discover what our fluffy friends are doing here in Lincolnshire, how to see them next year, and how we can help them...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

It’s a Lincolnshire tradition. In between last minute Christmas shopping trips, decorating the house, visiting grottos and making Christmas cakes, we somehow find the time to visit Donna Nook in winter.

With a flask of hot tea, a warm coat and wellies, yellow bellies make a pilgrimage to the coastline to see what can only be described as a Christmas miracle. Hundreds of seals give birth to pups which are absolutely adorable; too much blubber to move, tiny black eyes and lots of white fluffy fur.

But there’s more to them than that.

Why do they come to Donna Nook to give birth, where do they go afterwards and how do they feed? To answer my critical questions, I spoke to Rachel Shaw from the local Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

Location Britain has about 40% of the world’s population of grey seals, also called Atlantic seals. Most of these are on remote Scottish islands, but there are four colonies along the east coast;

Farne Islands in Northumberland, Blakeney and Horsey in Norfolk, and of course, Donna Nook. They’ve been on Lincolnshire’s coastline since the 1970s.

Food Grey seals feed on an extremely wide variety of fish. Sand eels and sand lances are their preferred prey in many areas, and seabirds are eaten occasionally.

Life Span Female grey seals may live for 35 years, but males seldom survive to more than 25 years of age.

Pups Pups are born with white coats and suckle from their mother for about two to three weeks. The mother will then leave the pup on the beach.

She will mate again before leaving the beach. After one week developing, the foetus stops growing for about 100 days, after which it continues to develop and is born the following November.

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The deserted pup sheds its white coat. After a while, hunger drives the pup to make its way to the sea to look for its own food, so they’re really thrown into the deep end.

Risks As you can imagine, there are many dangers for a young seal pup. This includes starvation. If there is a lot of disturbance from humans and dogs, the mother seal will not return often enough to feed it when the pup is still very young.

Another big risk to pups is if the mother seal is severely concerned due to disturbance or if she is inexperienced, she may simply abandon the pup. Without regular feeding, the pup will die in three or four days.

Infection is also a risk. young pups are very prone to infection, especially to the eyes and respiratory tract. Drowning can also occur during the large spring tides or if the pup is disturbed and frightened into the water.

When The first pup was born on the 24th October and the last few pups will be seen at the start of January.

Numbers 1,892 pups were born in 2015 at Donna Nook which was a 5% increase on the year before. The volunteer wardens put in a total of 2096 hours which is almost a full years work. 5,000 visitors come to Donna Nook every day in the peak season.

Difference If you’re struggling to tell the difference between a common seal and a grey seal, look at the size. A grey seal is considerably bigger, and the colour isn’t a guide to identifying which seal is which.

Common seals are a little more spread out when hauled out on beaches too. Seals aren’t generally seen in groups - they’re quite independent animals - and common seals are very solitary, to the extent that they will use aggressive behaviours such as headbutting, growling, biting and waving fore-flippers to maintain their individual space.

If you’re trying to find a common seal at Donna Nook, you may struggle, as they’re born at sea. They have adult coats and can swim and dive from birth. A mother may play with her pup or even carry it on her back.

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FACTS & FIGURES We spoke to Rachel Shaw at the Lincolnshire Wildlife to trust to see just how big of an operation the seal birthing season is...

“We receive around 5,000 visitors a day during the seal birthing season,” says Rachel.

“We prepare for the arrival of the seals in late summer, calling in volunteers and seal wardens.”

“When the seals actually arrive, someone is on hand 24/7 to speak to the visitors and to make sure there are no attempts to harm or touch the seals in anyway.”

At Donna Nook, a fence divides the seals and their pups from visitors, but they will come right up to the fence so you can get very close to them “Grey seals tend to go back to the place they were born to give birth, so the seals are used to humans and dogs. It’s safe for the seals and the visitors.”

Grey seal pups are born on land, they have long white baby coats and do not enter the water until they moult. Both pups are fed for up to four weeks, during which time, they can double in weight.

Visitor Guidelines At Donna Nook, it is of the utmost importance that visitors stay within the viewing area behind the fence and strictly observe all of the red flag and other bombing range warnings.

Don’t get too close to the seals and never feed or pet the seals. All children must be accompanied and there is a strict no dog policy.

Please be considerate when visiting, and park only in designated areas. If it is possible, try to visit during the week.

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Seal APPEAL THE TEAM THAT CARES FOR THE SEALS DEPEND ON DONATIONS, SO PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN TO THE SEAL APPEAL...

Special places like Donna Nook are havens for the wildlife that survives there.

The team at Donna Nook need your help to protect these havens and halt the decline of nature.

Without public support, they would be unable to manage places like Donna Nook.

The pupping season at Donna Nook is an extremely rare opportunity to view large wild animals up close for free.

Grey seals are one of the few large animals that still survive in Britain. Please help to ensure that habitats like Donna Nook continue to survive by giving to the seal appeal. All details can be found on the website below...

n Please call 01507 526667 for more info on Donna Nook’s seals or donate to the Seal Appeal by visiting their website www.lincstrust.org.uk/sealappeal.

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Boston’s Young Rotary recently presented its ‘Bollywood Night,’ an evening inspired by the culture of India and the festival of light, Diwali. The evening was attended by around 100 people, and was held at Hubbert’s Bridge Community Centre. The night featured a variety of entertainment, including Bollywood dancing by the pupils of Giles Academy, singing by Amy Law, plus an Indian buffet.

The event was held in order to raise money for the Prem Sadan Orphanage for girls in Mumbai, India, to prevent the children from being drawn into poverty and subsequently exploited.

■ For more information on the event’s nominated cause, see www.societyofthehelpersofmary.org. Email bostonyoungrotary@hotmail.com.

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- LINCOLNSHIRE WEDDINGS -

HAPPILy

EVER AFTER Nearly a quarter of all marriage proposals take place on Christmas Eve, with many more on Christmas Day, over the New Year and on Valentine’s Day. That means over the next couple of months, many brides-to-be across Lincolnshire will be planning their big day. This month, we’re examining the wedding planning journey.

Words: Rob Davis.

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ears Y o w T to your Wedding...

4 Set your date and budget...

4 Decide if you’d like to marry in a

church or a civil licensed venue...

4 Start to look around for some reception venues...

4 Make a provisional guest list...

You’ll still be on a high from your proposal, but two years will go really quickly, so start planning your wedding early.

The date of your wedding is the first thing you’ll need, enabling you to save the necessary funds, book suppliers early and secure your preferred venue. Start to look around reception venues and determine the style of your wedding.

You’ll enjoy looking at wedding dresses at this time too, and you might find it interesting to attend wedding fairs - many of which are held

in late winter/early spring - to gain ideas and meet potential suppliers.

Once you’ve a venue in mind, you can also determine numbers for budgeting purposes and start to create your guest list. n Join www.ukbride.co.uk nice and early.

It’s the sister company of Pride Magazines, and will enable you to get quotes from local suppliers to make planning much easier.

The site hosts monthly wedding competitions and a ‘Win a £25,000 Wedding’ competition, drawn on Valentine’s Day each year.

Venue: Harlaxton Manor, Grantham. Photo by Lee Daniels of www.elegantleecaptured.com, call 07738 255683.

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Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Rd, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG Tel: 01526 352411, petwood.co.uk.

The Poachers Country Hotel, Kirton Holme, Boston PE20 1SQ Tel: 01205 290310, www.poachers hotel.co.uk.

Kenwick Park, Lincolnshire, LN11 8NR Tel: 01507 608806, www.kenwickpark.co.uk.

With the Woodland and Petwood suites, plus newly restored Edwardian-style grounds, the Petwood is versatile for brides-to-be and a great photographic backdrop.

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Offering bespoke and tailored weddings with options including a ‘blank canvas’ function suite and tented marquee, for weddings from 50-200 people.

Beautiful country house hotel with woodland lodges, spa and other leisure facilities. Purpose-built wedding pavilion and packages from £2,995.

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ne Year O to your Wedding...

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Secure your photographer...

Arrange your wedding dress...

Ask venue about your menus...

Arrange suits for groomsmen...

The period of about 12 months prior to your wedding date is the time to really get stuck into the planning. you’ll probably have been looking at wedding dresses already, but now’s the time to make your choice and to ensure you’ve plenty of time to attend fittings.

Confirm numbers and your menu selection with your venue, and because good photographers are often in demand, make sure you’ve secured your preferred one.

Decide on your colour scheme and ensure the groomsmen are briefed accordingly so they can start to source their suits.

you can book your honeymoon at this time, too, to secure early booking discounts.... there’s bonus points available for booking your wedding cake, flowers, reception entertainment and for ordering your rings nice and early! n

Dress: Stephanie Allin’s Nicola ‘A’ line dress with its multi-layered tulle skirt and bow belt.

The Most Popular Dates n Most brides - 33% - are

engaged for two years.

23% spend just a year planning their day. Just 6% arrange their day in a whistlestop six months! n 54% of brides marry on a Saturday. The most popular wedding date is 18th June!

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hs ix Mont S to your Wedding...

With less than a year to go, you’ll need to have confirmed the majority of your suppliers. Book your wedding cake artist, and send out your invitations with RSVPs.

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Book the Wedding Cake Supplier...

Send out Invitations with RSVPs...

Arrange Transport to the Church...

Order Your Wedding Flowers...

Organise your Honeymoon...

The Final Countdown

You’ll need to arrange transport to the church and you’ll need to have organised wedding flowers not just your bouquet, but the buttonholes and table flowers.

You should have had a first fitting for your wedding dress by now, and perhaps a hair and makeup trial, too, if you’ve arranged your artist.

3 MONTHS TO GO

Confirm all of the arrangement for your wedding with your preferred suppliers. Create a final guest list and inform your venue, and create a table plan for your seating arrangements Visit your wedding dress supplier for a second or final fitting and avoid any dramatic diets after this point. Confirm a hair and makeup appointment.

You’ll also need to ensure you’ve bridesmaids’ dresses and accessories like shoes and veils. Wear your shoes in around the house to avoid spoiling your wedding day with painful feet!

Confirm all of your suppliers in writing and if your wedding isn’t in a church, you’ll need to give notice of your intention to marry at the local registration office. You can also plan your hen and stag nights at this point, too. n

1 MONTH TO GO

2017 WEDDING TRENDS

This year’s bridal fashions - coming to a wedding near you...

Arrange your order-of-service sheets, ensure your groom has written his speech and enjoy your hen and stag nights nice and early.

1 WEEK LEFT

Make sure everything’s organised so you can have a relaxing week - and weekend - before your big day.

Phone suppliers to confirm timings.

Book a facial no later than a week before your wedding in case of flare-ups.

THE DAY BEFORE

Off the Shoulder Wedding Dresses These will be popular with wedding dress designers in 2017, along with backless dresses with low necklines.

Bridal slippers are also set to be popular with brides to avoid aching feet!

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Naked Tiered Wedding Cakes Whilst icing on wedding cakes remains popular, more and more brides, especially those opting for a rustic wedding, are opting to have ‘naked’ wedding cakes for a more natural look, and less formal feel.

Flower Chandeliers A novel way to present your floral decorations. Floral chandeliers avoid the problem of guests trying to ‘see round’ tall table displays. Incorporate tea lights and crystals to ensure that they sparkle overhead.

Have a manicure and pedicure, and get an early night. Try to eat a light breakfast. Charge the Best Man with the responsibility of looking after wedding presents, and pack for your honeymoon.

Most importantly: enjoy your wedding day and try not to worry about little things that go wrong on the day. Spend time, too, with your groom - many brides report that they enjoyed their day, but felt that it went by too quickly and they didn’t see much of their new husband!

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The Wedding Album Images by: David Hart, Boston, Lincs, call 01205 723198 or 07775 673652, or see www.davidhartphotographer.co.uk.

meet our COUPLE Sarah Ross, nèe Lumley, met her future husband Shaun when two mutual friends arranged a blind date for them.

The couple live in North Lincolnshire and both work for Humberside Police.

“We first met in 2012 and became engaged in 2014. We were born and raised in Barrow and Barton on Humber, and married at Holy Trinity Church at Barrow in September 2016.”

A reception was held afterwards, at the Grade II listed Walcot Hall estate at Alkborough, (www.walcothallestate.co.uk).

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“It was really out of character for him!” says Sarah Ross on her proposal by Shaun.

“He’s not really one for making public gestures, so I was shocked when he pulled out the ring and dropped down on one knee.”

Not as shocked as the gondolier, perhaps, but her breath was taken away. “It took me a few seconds and a prompt of ‘So?’ before I answered, but it was always going to be a resounding “yes!’”

Sarah and Shaun met via mutual friends having been set up on a blind date. A two year romance followed, before a proposal on Sarah’s birthday in September 2016.

“I knew we were going to Italy but I thought we were just going away for my birthday,

I wasn’t expecting a proposal, and certainly wasn’t expecting one as we sat in a gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal!”

Returning from holiday the couple set a date and began to attend wedding fairs, both at the Ancholme Leisure Centre near their home and at the Lincolnshire Showground.

“Initially I wanted to get married abroad, but Shaun wasn’t keen. Then, we were introduced to Alkborough’s Walcot Hall at a wedding fair by its owner, Cindy.”

“It’s a Grade II listed Georgian hall, and its gardens are beautiful. Cindy was quite keen to get me to look around and I’m glad because it made the perfect backdrop.”

“Another really good find, and again, from a wedding fair, was our photographer, >>

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David Hart, who took some really beautiful images for us.”

“My wedding dress was an A-line gown from Barton on Humber’s Ivory Bridal (01652 661111, www.ivorybridalcollection.co.uk), and our wedding breakfast was provided by Chris Sharpe of Brigg’s your Chef (07891 134798, www.yourchef.uk.com).”

“My cake came from a local supplier, and the flowers were arranged by Walcot Hall’s wedding planner, Julie, who was absolutely wonderful!”

“I think it’s important to add a few personal touches to the day as well. I made the table plan by hand, and themed each of our 11 tables to the first 11 years of our lives with baby photos and so on.”

“My main concern on the day was whether the rain would hold off, which mercifully it did. We were all ready in good time in the morning with our hair and makeup looking perfect. There was a slight delay with the flowers, which were just being tweaked - the florist wasn’t happy with them - but when they turned up they looked beautiful, with lots of hydrangea and gypsophila.”

“I’m really not an emotional person but on arriving at the church I was in tears. I’m really close to my father and seeing him with a tear in his eye really set me off, much to the surprise of my friends!”

“It was wonderful to walk down the aisle, but the ceremony seemed to go so fast. I think if I’ve one bit of advice for brides-tobe it’s to make sure you slow down, and really enjoy the whole day. Also, I’d point out that amid lots of ideas in magazines and online, it’s really important to make the day personal, not just pick up ideas that look good. Our day felt personal, really special.”

“Our reception was great with speeches that had everyone crying with laughter and a couple of impromptu dance-offs between the ushers, which made us all giggle.” n Images by: David Hart, Boston, Lincs, call 01205 723198 or 07775 673652, or see www.davidhartphotographer.co.uk.

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“I think it’s good to add a few personal touches to the day as well. I made the table plan by hand with photos from our first 11 years!”

Top: The reception was held at Walcot Hall, the Grade II listed country estate in Alkborough.

Left: Sarah says she was delighted by her photographer, David Hart.

Below: Sarah used Scunthorpe’s It’s Just Cake (07817 836503) to create her three tier pastel cake.

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- BRIDAL FASHIONS -

Main: Maggie Sottero ball gown dress with beaded bodice and Swarovski crystal embellishment. Sweetheart neckline, with full Marquise organza skirt, ÂŁ1,295.

BRIDE HERE COMES THE

New style wedding dresses for spring and summer 2017 weddings have begun to arrive at Belle & Bouquet, based in Lincoln’s Wellingore Hall. Model Kelsey Roberts and the team, led by Maggie Blackband and Simone Roulinson choose their favourites...

Words & Photos: Rob Davis

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- FASHION -

Lincoln’s Belle & Bouquet is one of the best names in the county for those seeking to find their dream wedding dress, and last month, the Wellingore Hall based bridal studio were delighted to take deliveries of new season dresses for spring and summer 2017 weddings.

The studio has around 150 different styles and sizes in sample sizes ranging from 8-28, with a large selection of head pieces, veils, shoes and jewellery to match, plus beautiful feather jackets in many colour.

Fittings and alterations can be completed in-house, and the studio offers a complete service with cleaning and storage also available. >>

Right: Maggie Sottero A-line dress with fitted bodice, adorned with beadwork and lace, with voluminous Opal organza ball gown skirt ÂŁ1,250.

Below: Blue by Enzoani A-line skirt in soft tulle, strapless with sweetheart neckline and ruched beaded and embroidered lace bodice, with beaded belt ÂŁ1,295.

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This Page: Ingwiller full-length mesh chiffon sheath gown with high halter neckline and Guipure lace ÂŁ1,075.

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- FASHION -

Right: Benjamin Roberts ivory buttercup ball gown dress with lace over satin and key-hole back. Intricate lace detailing and twinkling beaded belt ÂŁ1,150.

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Main/Top: Blue by Enzoani full-length georgette mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline and contemporary detachable high-low tulle skirt with horsehair hem for added flair ÂŁ925.

Above: Maggie Sottero fit and flare wedding dress with stunning lace bodice and Swarovski crystals, and voluminous layers of tulle and Chic organza layered throughout the skirt ÂŁ1,295.

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2. Dresses from the Dress Code collection with Veromia. Gold and cream are great colour combinations for the mother of the bride, and a matching fascinator makes the outfit.

3. Another 30s style dress in silver with feathers covering the top of the dress.

4. Ivory mother of the bride dress with full length lace cardigan for weddings in cooler months.

5. Blossom dress in the Irresistible Collection with long sleeves.

6. 1930s style dress in silver/lilac with feather trim.

7. Irresistible Collection A-Line dress in peach with a pearled waist, neck and arms.

8. Lilac feather-lined dress from the Dress Code collection.

For Lincolnshire stockists and prices visit www.veromia.co.uk.

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Words: Rob Davis. Images: Claire Maidment.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING, AND OLDRIDS HAS PLENTY OF GIFT IDEAS IN STORE...

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Time for

- NEW YEAR, NEW YOU -

change

It’s the time of year when we look to make changes to our lives in the form of New Year’s Resolutions. Usually, we put lots of pressure on ourselves and cave in within a month, but this month, we’ve the help and support you need from local lifestyle gurus... Words: Rob Davis.

New Year’s Resolutions are a great idea... in theory.

Unfortunately, many fall down not through lack of willpower, but because we can often be too hard on ourselves at this time of year, trying to make changes too quickly, too dramatically.

Among the most common New Year’s Resolutions (see right) are exercise and healthy eating, but introducing changes gently is the best way to ensure your healthy lifestyle changes will last at least until February.

This year, make resolutions you’ll stick to by breaking yourself in gently, and making resolutions to provide peace of mind - from protecting your future legally to travelling more, to improving your appearance and giving yourself more confidence, without cosmetic surgery! >>

THE 10 MOST COMMON NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 22%: 19%: 17%: 12%: 9%: 7%: 7%: 3%: 2%: 2%:

Get More Exercise Eat Healthy Food Consume Less Alcohol Learn New Things Lose Weight Changes to Career Changes to Relationship Cessation of Smoking Travel/Visit Somewhere Complete Charity Work

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- NEW YEAR, NEW YOU -

Making Plans for the Future...

FINANCE & RELATIONSHIPS

SPAS AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Enjoy a pick-me-up to benefit both body and mind, with three of Lincolnshire’s spas and natural health clinics...

It’s said that divorce rates increase by around 300% in January. Seeking advice doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end your relationship, but you’ll have a better idea where you stand.

One in three people in the UK die intestate - that is, without making a will. That has massive implications for who inherits their estate, the continuity of business and so on.

Other services that law firms can help with is the setting up and administration of care plans and advanced healthcare directives, which detail could determine your quality of life in the event of an accident or serious illness.

n Our recommended Lincolnshire law firms are: Chattertons (0330 102 55 55, www.chattertons.com), JMP (01476 565295, www.jmp-solicitors.com).

Club Spa at Kenwick Park

Orchard Barn

The Spa at Belton Woods

01507 353008, www.kenwick-park.co.uk

01472 884834, www.orchardbarn.co.uk

01476 593200, www.qhotels.co.uk

320 acres of grounds and 32 bedroom hotel, with a brand new luxury spa at the centre of this country estate. Day and overnight packages are available at this luxury spa with its 20m pool, thermal suite, gym, and 10 treatments rooms. Mini Spa retreats from £37.50, treatments by OPI and Elemis.

TRAVEL

BROADEN YOUR

HORIZONS

Recommended destinations for 2017 with travel expert Helen Dooley’s suggestion...

Not a spa, but Stallingborough’s natural health clinic offering medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage, aromatherapy and workshops.

Specialists in women’s health, natural first aid and ideal for those seeking treatment for stress. Yoga classes and shop with natural supplements, cosmetics and yoga kit.

Profiled in this edition, QHotels’s Belton Woods has recently benefited from a £350,000 refurbishment. There’s a pool, steam room, 18 whole PGA Championship golf course, and more. Day packages from £35, residential packages £105.

Treatments use ESPA products.

1. Discover colourful India with breathtaking sights like the Taj Mahal.

2. Take a trip to Africa to photograph wildlife on the Maasai Mara plains.

3. Enjoy the culture of Tuscany, with its Renaissance art heritage.

4. Keep up with the pace and buzz of New York with its culture.

5. Go on piste with Chamonix, one of Europe’s best ski destinations.

6. Cruise with Royal Caribbean and enjoy destinations around the Med. Helen Dooley is one of the independent travel experts at More Travel, in Stamford. Call 01780 433333 or see www.more-travel.co.uk.

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TAKE BACK STRESS

yOuR LIFE There’s are a wealth of ways to ensure occasional stress doesn’t become something more chronic...

It’s something all of us say from time to time; we’re stressed; stressed out; under stress.

The truth is, we’re all like elastic bands - our patience, sense of fatigue or moods able to stretch for short periods, as long as they’re able to flex back to their resting state afterwards.

Likewise, we can handle the occasional stress in relationships, or at work, but when stress becomes chronic, it’s time to take action.

n Take practical action - don’t just tackle the physical symptoms of stress, take action on the source of stress itself. This may mean making changes at work, to your work/life balance or tackling issues with family/spousal relationships.

Stress-Busters 1. Exercise - find a form you can tolerate and enjoy, and it won’t seem like a chore.

n Stay healthy - take exercise and unwind with something healthier than a cigarette or a glass of wine, and ensure you get plenty of sleep, too.

THREE WAYS TO LOOK GREAT

Look & feel great with three ideas for nonsurgical procedures...

Designer Glasses

It’s clear to see: spectacle frames have come on leaps and bounds when it comes to style.

Face à Face, Gucci, Boss, Barbour and Christian Dior are just a few of the brands stocked by opticians like O’Briens, Brigg.

01652 653595, www.obriens opticians.co.uk.

2. Meditate - deep relaxation exercises can help you to quieten your mind ensuring a better night’s sleep.

3. Avoid alcohol & smoking both offer short term relief, but are worse for you in the long run.

Right: ’Invisible’ braces from Six Month Smiles or Invisalign can straighten teeth quickly and painlessly.

n Seek advice when needed - your GP and services like Lincolnshire’s Primary Care Mental Health team (www.lpft.nhs.uk) will take stress seriously. n Avoid medication if possible and instead, take up yoga (pictured above; www.stamfordyoga.co.uk) or meditation to practice mindfulness, a combination of focus and relaxation.

A Beautful New Smile

Dermal Injectables

Dental Health Centre, Grantham 01476 594480, www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk Sleaford Smile Centre 01529 304136, www.sleafordsmiles.com.

01476 550056, www.glen-edenmedical.co.uk,

If you’ve not visited the dentist for a while, be prepared for a pleasant surprise. Modern dentistry is virtually pain-free, and any smile can be improved with invisible braces from names like Invisalign and Six Month Smiles.

The results from muscle relaxing injections for facial lines and wrinkles are usually very dramatic and extremely positive.

They allow the skin to relax and smooth, creating a more youthful appearance.

At Glen Eden Medical Aesthetics in Corby Glen, only qualified professionals perform procedures.

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- FRAGRANCE -

HEAVEN

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Left to right, back to front: Jimmy Choo Illicit Flower 100ml Eau De Toilette £68; Marc Jacobs Daisy 100ml Eau De Toilette £76; Chanel Coco Mademoiselle 100ml Eau De Parfum £96; Prada La Femme 100ml Eau De Parfum £99; Salvatore Ferragamo Signorina Eau De Parfum 100ml £56; Marc Jacobs Decadence 100ml Eau De Parfum £96; Coach Coach 90ml Eau De Parfum £69 yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris 90ml Eau De Parfum £87; Paco Rabanne Lady Million Prive 80ml Eau De Parfum £78.50. n Featured products from Oldrids of Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Gainsborough & Scunthorpe; 01205 361251 or see www.oldrids.co.uk.

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WE ARE NOW OFFERING THREE NEW TREATMENTS BLOOD FACIALS Platelet rich plasma is taken from clients own blood and re-introduced into the skin, for a beautiful rejuvenated look.

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- NEW YEAR, NEW YOU -

Finding Time to

RELAx

If you struggle to find time to relax and treat yourself to some much needed rest, you’ll really appreciate the close proximity of Lincolnshire’s newest leisure club and spa, at QHotels Belton Woods. It’s the result of a £350,000 refurbishment, and it’s perfect for a winter pick-me-up! Words: Rob Davis.

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Christmas of course, presents a wonderful opportunity to relax with family and friends to celebrate the season. But it’s also a time of stress and work, and Christmas means that winter is around the corner bringing with it short days and a sense of gloominess.

In short, if there’s any time to treat yourself to a pick-me-up, spend time with your spouse or a friend, or just get away from the chaos and coolness of the season, it’s this month.

What’s more, we’ve the perfect place for winter respite in the form of Lincolnshire’s premier leisure club and spa, based at QHotels’s Belton Woods, just a stone’s throw from Grantham.

The hotel is based on a 475 acre site and includes 2 PGA golf course, 136 bedrooms, and two restaurants, Stanton’s Restaurant for

FOR THE DAY OR THERE TO STAY? Discovery Experience, £35: Use of pool and temperature areas, coffee and danish, robe, towel and slipper, and use of health club facilities.

Spa Break with Fizz, £105: One night residential spa break with complementary bottle of fizz, evening meal & overnight accommodation.

Main Image: QHotels’s Belton Woods’s new spa and leisure club is the result of a £350,000 investment.

Above/Left: The spa is based at the 136 bedroom hotel with its PGA championship 18 hole golf course.

à la carte evening dining and The Claret Jug for a lighter lunch.

This year, though, has seen a huge investment in Belton Woods’s leisure club and spa, with over £350,000 spent on upgrading facilities providing unprecedented opportunities to relax and unwind.

The refurbished health club opened in August and now incorporates a new fitness studio, squash court, eight spa treatment rooms, new poolside relaxation area and a relaxation lounge.

Warm up your winter and soothe aching muscles with the spa’s steam room, before a dip in the heated indoor pool, or enjoy a warming treatment with a range of ESPA powered treatments.

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All of the spa’s packages include use of the health club and pool, with treatments available to add on individually or as spa experiences.

From express facial and massage treatments and express file & polish manicures and pedicures, to ESPA’s signature treatments, Revitalising Ritual; Rebalancing Facial and Relaxing Face & Back Ritual, Belton Woods’s new treatments are designed to make winter a much more bearable season.

Seamus Coen is the new General Manager of Belton Woods and says: “The changes are part of a £1 million refurbishment which has also seen a £35,000 upgrade to the hotel’s tennis courts and upgrades to 60 of our bedrooms.”

“We want to become a destination hotel and enhance our guest experience to position Belton as the most luxurious four star hotel in the area,” he said.

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“WE WANT TO POSITION BELTON WOODS AS THE MOST LUXURIOUS FOUR STAR HOTEL IN THE AREA...”

Right: A new café has enhanced the leisure club even further.

Below: One of Belton’s eight treatment rooms.

Below/Right : The spa’s heated indoor swimming pool.

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- NEW YEAR, NEW YOU -

our favourite spa

PACKAGES FOUR TOP PACKAGES AT QHOTELS BELTON WOODS Two for £109: One 50 minute Q Ritual treatment each, light lunch, herbal tea and full use of leisure facilities.

ESPA Experience with Afternoon Tea £call: 50 minute ESPA Signature Ritual, with facial or back massage options, plus afternoon tea and bubbly.

ESPA Pit Stop for Men £65/per person: 50 minute ESPA Signature treatment for men, with face and back options.

One Night Spa Break £105/per couple: 60 minute ESPA ritual or 2 x 30 minute treatments.

Overnight stay, evening meal, complementary glass of champagne.

Gift vouchers available for all packages.

n QHotels Belton Woods is based at Belton, Grantham NG32 2LN. Tel: 01476 514325 or see www.qhotels.co.uk.

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“I have finally got my

Our patient from the Dental Health Centre in Grantham had spent many years unable to eat properly. Her smile was very recently restored with dental implants placed by Dr Colin Sutton, the practice’s highly experienced implant surgeon. This is her story:

“I had an accident with a horse when I was 19 and I lost one of my front teeth. I had a bridge and crown fitted (times 2) but over time these failed and my only option was a denture plate which I found mentally devastating as it had to be removed at night and I was always terrified it would come out or would break and then where would I be?

I decided implants were the way forward.

Finding the right dentist became a problem.

Two dentists failed me badly and I all but gave up until I became in need of emergency help. I contacted four dentists to see who could give me the quickest appointment. It was with great fortune that the Dental Health Centre in Grantham gave me a very quick appointment and Mr Brodie used his skill to remove an offending tooth. I

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dream teeth”

explained the problems I had encountered about finding a dentist who was able (and willing) to do implants - he immediately recommended that I spoke to Mr Sutton, as he was the expert.

I booked a free consultation, which was brilliant. Although I had already done quite a bit of research, Mr Sutton explained about dental implants far better and in a language I could easily understand.

They look fantastic and are fully functional

He assured me I would not be left without teeth while the bone graft and implant root healed. Mr Sutton made me a clear plastic mouth guard that had three teeth inserted it was fabulous. No-one could tell and eating was absolutely fine. I had this for around 4 months and it was a really good fit (there was no way it could be dislodged) and really easy to keep clean.

Before my implants I had not used my front teeth to help me eat for such a very long time

as they were not stable enough. So being able to eat an apple without cutting it up is just marvellous - however it did take me a few days to actually start biting into food.

I have finally got my dream teeth and they look fantastic and are fully functional!

From my first visit to the Dental Health Centre they made me feel welcome, they are very professional and extremely supportive. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this practice.”

If you would like to experience dental care with a difference, please contact the Dental Health Centre. We offer free, 30-minute dental implant consultations with Dr Sutton.

For more information please visit www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

The Dental Health Centre, 3 Avenue Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6TA. www.dentalhealthcentre.co.uk

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- COSMETICS -

1. NATURE’S

GOODNESS Reward your skin with intense nutrition and nature’s goodness with AEOS Skin Replenisher Rich Cream. Blended with 25% Biodynamic Spelt Oil produced in Shire Farm, Tetford, in Lincolnshire.

The use of skin loving omega-3 and Vitamin E protects skin from outside pollution that can reflect on how the skin looks and feels £138.73.

A Fresh Start 2. Tackling the Toxins...

Purify, replenish and nourish the skin after a hectic Christmas season with Elemis Recovery Bliss Capsules.

De-stress and revive the skin by removing unwanted toxins thanks to Moringa oil from the Tanzanian ‘Miracle Tree.’ Give your skin the ultimate detox this January, £65.

3. Fruit Detox...

Exfoliate and accelerate skin renewal from naturally-derived fruit acids like citrus acid to unblock clogged pores and dead skin cells.

A tingle tactic cleansing experience to you looking gleaming, £48.

4. Original Skin...

Serious skin detox, fast! Origins By All Greens Foaming Deep Cleansing Mask that purifies and deep cleans skin with spinach and green tea. Clay mask becomes a foam wash in seconds, £30.

THIS MONTH OUR BEAUTY BLOGGER RECOMMENDS PICK-ME-UPS TO ENSURE YOUR SKIN IS NOURISHED AND HEALTHY, FRESH FOR 2017...

5. Multi-Tasking...

Experience a true multi-tasker with the Rodial Stem Cell Magic Gel. Repair and hydrate with this 10-in-1 hydrator gel for an eight hour sleep effect to the skin, with advanced stem cell technology. Skin tightening complex smooths, tightens and blurs the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, for skin that looks energized with a dewy glow finish to the skin.We think it’s definitely something you should consider purchasing this January, £49.

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

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Approachable &

PROFESSIONAL

For Liz Graham, head of Chattertons’ Family Law department, a comprehensive knowledge of the law and sense of tenacity isn’t enough - professionalism, empathy and a willingness to treat each client as an individual are all qualities she insists that her department should demonstrate...

In a world that’s ever more complicated, it’s a source of great reassurance when you can find good advice and a professional, user friendly service.

agreement that clients need to reach about the financial settlement, and of course sometimes the arrangements for the children. Good and robust advice is vital to ensure that people can move forward into the future with security.”

That’s exactly what the family department of Chattertons Solicitors provides, and a professional standard that head of family law Liz Graham is determined to uphold.

“We can’t help being a little biased but we really do believe we have the best family law department here.”

“The legal industry is constantly striving to become ever more accessible and user friendly, and that’s an approach which we value a great deal. I think the defining aspect of a solicitor, especially in the field of family law, is not only to provide expert and specialist advice, but also to recognise the importance of empathy for the client and doing a good job for them, maintaining the best professional standards and providing clarity, ensuring clients feel comfortable with us.”

Chattertons’ family law department comprises five lawyers, operating from the firm’s nine offices. From advice on the most current legal trends, like the implications of prenuptial agreements and the changes to the court system, to divorce, separation and arrangements for children, the team recognises that every client’s circumstance are unique.

“When new members join the team, as a department the first skills we’re keen to see developed are empathy and a willingness to treat each client as an individual, combining a sense of warmth with good legal advice.”

“Divorce is really procedural, and with the right approach can be relatively straightforward. What is more challenging is the

“WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON BEING THE KIND OF FIRM THAT CAN ALLEVIATE THE UNCERTAINTY AND STRESS OF FAMILY LAW MATTERS...”

Main Image: Liz Graham heads up Chattertons’ Family Law department and is based in Grantham, with colleagues across Lincolnshire and Newark.

“By communicating promptly, and being the kind of solicitor that a client can get on with, we do a great deal to alleviate the uncertainty and stress that such situations can typically entail.”

“Combining that with a tenacity and broad knowledge of the law, and a willingness to recommend mediation where possible, we want to think of ourselves as the professional and approachable family law firm that you’ll appreciate having on your side when you’re in the midst of a challenging time in your life.”

2016 has seen a rebranding and the addition of wealth management services to its range of private and commercial legal services earlier this year. With the availability of office in Grantham, Boston, Horncastle, Lincoln, Sleaford, Stamford and in Newark and Spalding too, Chattertons is the law firm that’s focused on you, no matter what your circumstances. n For more information on Chattertons’ range of legal services, call 0330 102 55 55 or see www.chattertons.com.

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MIND PEACE OF

For Yvonne Carratt and the team at Grantham’s JMP Solicitors, achieving peace of mind in later life is just one benefit to be found when taking advantage of the firm’s range of private client services...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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It’s never too soon to plan for the future.

It’s impossible to put a price on peace of mind for you, for your family and for your business, and regardless of age, nobody can predict what the future has in store.

Planning for the future, in this context, takes in retirement planning, the creation of a will, power of attorney and the continuing assessments of health care plans.

All of the above - and more - are areas of law in which yvonne Carratt, Director of JMP Solicitors, specialises, along with her colleagues in the firm’s Private Client Services department.

yvonne is already a member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, and has just been appointed with an advanced certificate for advising vulnerable clients.

“We want to provide a service that’s missing, - or at least fragmented - in either the public or private sector,” says yvonne. “A joined-up service that can organise wills, address issues of trust and probate, and create living wills with advanced decision directives.”

“But beyond that, we can attend care home assessments and provide regular reviews of care home or nursing home care plans to ensure a continuity of care, and to ensure that continuing care needs are addressed.”

“We’re able to represent clients with conditions like dementia and can advise on issues such as entitlement to benefits or attendance allowances.”

“Our planning extends to offering services for those who run businesses too, ensuring the continuity of a business in the event of incapacity, via power of attorney or deputyship, to facilitate the protection of families of employees dependent on a business.”

“We want to ‘join up’ the different range of services which those in later life might need to access, both for our clients’ living years and for when they die.”

“Our approach is one of empathy, one that aims to provide a holistic way to ensure all aspects of your later life are planned, satisfying both the living and the dead.

People tell me that they feel a lot happier, more satisfied, when they have made plans to safeguard the future and the future of their dependents or employees.”

“So far, we’ve represented over 220 families in the practice area, as well as providing more general legal services for both business and private clients.”

“It’s a sensitive area of law and one in which no two clients have the same circumstances.

I think that’s what makes the role satisfying, ensuring that a client feels they have nothing to fear from the future, and will never find themselves vulnerable or facing uncertainty over circumstances that can otherwise be controlled and planned.”

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES

FOR PEACE OF MIND Lasting Power of Attorney: “I represented a businessman who had built up a company with 20 employees.

We advised him to draw up a business lasting power of attorney. The man suffered a stroke and the LPA ensured his business was able to continue operating, ready to come back to upon his recovery.”

Contested LPA and Mediation: “Issuing court proceedings is expensive and divisive.

When an LPA was disputed by two sisters, with mum stuck in the middle, we provided mediation services and, over three meetings, ensured that litigation was avoided and the family was reunited.”

Intervention Against Social Services: “Our elderly client was living independently.

She and her family were unhappy by the idea of her being discharged into a care home.

We challenged social services and instead agreed upon a domiciliary care package.”

n For more information on JMP Solicitors’ range of legal services, make an appointment at Autumn Park Business Centre, Dysart Road, Grantham NG31 7EU. Call 01476 565 295 or see www.jmp-solicitors.com.

The firm has a satellite office on Lower Thames Street in London too; call 0207 305 5820.

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WITH A SLEEK, COUPÉ-LIKE PROFILE AND AN INTERIOR BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED, SMOTHERED IN METAL AND HIDE, THE AUDI A5 IS THE SPORTS CAR DESIGNED FOR DRIVERS WHO MUST ALSO DEFER TO PRACTICALITY...

Words: Rob Davis.

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- MOTORS -

At first glance, Audi’s A5 Sportback doesn’t make sense. Like the Mercedes CLA and CLS, it’s the answer to a question we already know the answer to. What happens when you put two doors onto a coupé? It becomes a mere saloon.

So, surely, the A5 Sportback - a car with four doors and a saloon boot - is too similar to its sibling, the A4? Actually, no.

Rather than thinking of the A5 as a saloon with a slight concession to style, it’s better to think of it as a sports car with a significant level of concession made to practicality.

The A5 first made an appearance in 2007, spawning two and three door models, plus a convertible, and engines anywhere in size from 1.8 litres to 3.0 with six cylinders.

In motoring terms, it was getting on a bit, and so, to bring it in line with its rather more sober-looking sibling, the A4, there’s a new model, on sale from early 2017, with two and four door models initially, and sportier S5 and convertible models to follow.

Like other Audis, it’ll be available in SE, Sport and S-Line trims. Three engines will be available from launch - a 2.0 petrol with the firm’s Quattro four-wheel drive system, a frugal ‘ultra’ 2.0 diesel aimed at company car drivers, and a 2.0 Quattro diesel.

SE models are only available with the ‘ultra’ powerplant, and whilst we think this unit is the one to go for, we’d upgrade to Sport trim for the extra trim it provides.

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Incidentally, both SE and Sport trims ride on 17” alloy wheels, with S-Line models having firmer suspension and 18” wheels, so a 2.0 ‘ultra’ Sport A5 will offer a good compromise between a nimble looking car with a ride still biased towards comfort.

Full uK specifications for the ‘ultra’ A5 are still under review as Pride goes to press, but the Quattro engined model delivers combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg and just 117g CO2, so even if four-wheel drive is on your wish list you won’t pay too much of a penalty, but we expect the ‘ultra’ to achieve 70.6mpg.

Standard equipment includes a DAB radio, Bluetooth, heated leather seats, three zone climate control, a power tailgate, parking sensors, auto lights and wipers, cruise control and a keyless go system.

“THE 2.0 ‘ULTRA’ SPORT A5 WILL OFFER A GOOD COMPROMISE BETWEEN A NIMBLE LOOKING CAR WITH A RIDE STILL BIASED TOWARDS COMFORT...”

Above: It’s a sports car with five seats and a decent boot. Usable every day, frugal and classy.

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upgrade to Sport and you’ll gain electrically adjustable seats, sat nav, LED interior mood lighting and aluminium interior trim.

S-Line models predominantly add style additions, like larger wheels, an alcantara interior, matt interior finishers, stainless steel pedals, contrast stitching to the cabin and a body kit.

Standard equipment is more generous than in years gone by, but do save money for a few choice options like the Driver Assistance pack - essentially adaptive cruise control - for £1,250, or the Parking Assistance Pack which includes 360° cameras and automatic parking for £900. We’ll also recommend the firm’s excellent seven speed S-Tronic automatic gearbox, which is so good there’s little point in shifting ratios yourself.

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three adults, and boot space of 480 litres about the size of an Astra or Focus - whilst folding rear seats aid practicality further.

Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDi Ultra Sport

We’re still inclined to question just how different, how distinct, the A5 Sportback (four doors) is from the A4, but if you’re considering the latter, we definitely think the sleeker sibling is preferable in terms of styling.

Whilst the A5 commands a premium over the A4, it’s blend of economy, day-to-day usability and levels of equipment make it a stylish car you can both drive every day, and appreciate every day, too.

More drivers than ever are being turned on to the brand, with Audi shifting over 1,803,250 cars worldwide in 2015. On the basis of the A5, we can see why... if you’re agonising over whether to drive an executive saloon or a sports car, this could be the perfect compromise. n

Price: £36,480 (Coupé).

Engine: 2.0 V6 diesel, 7-speed automatic (240HP) Economy: 70.6mpg (combined), 105g/CO2.

Top Speed: 155mph; 0-60mph 7.7 secs.

Equipment: Audi Drive Select, three-zone electric climate control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-operated tailgate, Audi Smartphone interface.

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Soroptimist’s Luncheon

Held at Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln...

Soroptimist International Lincoln and District group recently held its 71st annual charter luncheon at Lincoln’s Branston Hall Hotel. Over 50 attendees enjoyed a drinks reception followed by lunch and a talk by guest speaker Eddie Shaw of Lincs FM.

“The group is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls,” says Jasmit Phull. “Our network of over 75,000 club members in 132 countries and territories works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.

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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

9. Bury’s outstanding player shouted “Referee!” (9) 10. Tennyson’s first crudepoem kept by maestro (5) 11. Took on old English, swapping parts (7) 12. See 22 down 13. Court service admitted trickery (5) 14. Plug new gold bed till thoroughly sick of it (2,7) 16. Men Only issues cover playing field, 22 down’s one of them (5,10) 19. Insurance for theatrical feats spanning river? (6,3) 21. Sage in 5 Hindu borders (5) 22. Bent front off charm (7) 23. See 22 down 24. Radio Nicosia’s dialect? (5) 25. Was very camp redcoat sacked about a quarter past five? (9)

DOWN

1. Dilemma: director in Tesco’s fiddled over- heads (5,5) 2. Such blemishes are unusual for a magistrate (8) 3. Cargo avoiding Spain for a start (6) 4,8. One of 16 useless people (8) 5. Low needs winds and time to cross Atlantic (10) 6. Begin to take drugs regularly for that dreamy feeling (8) 7. A short distance to river wall (6) 8. See 4 14. One line transformed into a complex Brechtian effect (10) 15. When queens made out in disguise? (10) 17. Cast of ten performed this in Paris foyer (8) 18. Old big-chested guys’ backstreet scraps (8) 20. Federer starts serving well opposite (6) 21. High-spirited doctor, one who 25 in hospital? (6) 22,12,23across. Lacking love, baby due to expire, ursa involved — best known of 16? (4,7,2,1,4) 23. Last platform that’s retained by its former operating company (4)

1. Strikewithsomething at (6) 4. Supposedly expert judge of films, music etc (6) 8. Craze (5) 9. Old, moderately quick French dance (7) 10. Hot stuff ! (7) 11. Expel from home or country (5) 12. It’s followed by an aircraft when landing (5,4) 17. Egg cell (5) 19. Dropout (7) 21. Press (a lover?) (7) 22. Sediment (5) 23. Car accidents (6) 24. 52 times a year (6)

DOWN

1. Love apple (6) 2. Motormouth (7) 3. Form (5) 5. Mediterranean resort area (7) 6. Ethnic group in Rwanda (5) 7. Sharp and able (6) 9. Fantastically hideous (9) 13. Kind of lettuce (7) 14. Sit at any available office workstation (7) 15. Appears suddenly (4,2) 16. Cold and unfriendly (glance or reception?) (6) 18. Flap at the back of the soft palate (5) 20. (In films or music) group not linked to a major company (5)

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