Lincolnshire Pride August 2019

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A Flying Visit to Lincolnshire

Local butterflies winging their way into this issue...

Water, Water, Everywhere

How we enjoy and rely on the county’s waterways...

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Dining Out in the Centre of Lincoln Big news and beautiful plates at the Lincoln Hotel...

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WELCOME

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ne of the most remarkable aspects of Lincolnshire is its variety of landscape, topography and terrain. From the vast flatness of the Fens to the expansive undulations of the Wolds, from village to market town to the bustling student city of Lincoln. From Industrial North East Lincolnshire to the brash flashing lights and fast rides of the coast… the list of landscapes goes on.

Wherever you are in the county, though, it’s impossible to get away from at least some body of water; nature reserves, rivers, docks and drains.

This month we celebrate Lincolnshire’s waterways, and how they’re used, and, sadly, reflect on what happens when banks burst and water goes awry.

In this edition you’ll also find our exclusive images from The Lincolnshire Show, where changeable weather meant a mixed bag for the biggest event in the county’s calendar. We were still smiling, though, especially thanks to all of the wonderful positive feedback from readers we met at the show!

Elsewhere, we’re reflecting on 40 years of Margaret Thatcher’s political legacy, and we’re enjoying delicious dining at one of central Lincoln’s finest restaurants, Green Room at The Lincoln, where big things are happening...

Our sincere thanks and best wishes for a wonderful month,

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CONTENTS

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NEWS & EVENTS 08 34

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in and around the area for August.

WHAT’S ON The best events in

Lincolnshire this month.

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NEWS Our roundup of good news

LOCAL WATERWAYS Lincolnshire’s

waterways and how we use them.

THE IRON LADY 40 years ago Margaret Thatcher arrived at the door of No. 10.

FOOD & DRINK 42 48

DINING OUT We meet the new

chef at the new look Lincoln Hotel.

CATCH OF THE DAY Courtesy of local fish merchant Gerald Fletcher.

HOMES & GARDENS 60 70

WELCOME HOME A stylish and unusual converted warehouse in Louth.

COOPERS WOOD WORKERS

We meet Edward-John Cooper and his team of traditional cabinet makers.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN 90 96

WEDDING The countryside wedding of Pride’s own Carissa and her fiancé, Lewis at Howell Manor.

FASHION Coneys fashions has been synonymous with style in Boston since the 1850s. We find out why!

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MISCELLANY Local facts and trivia.

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HIGH LIFE Images from this year’s wonderful Lincolnshire Show!

THE HIGH LIFE

122 MOTORS Luxury open top motoring.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Queen’s Birthday Honour for Richard QUEEN HONOURS FORMER MAYOR RICHARD’S SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

BOSTON Boston Borough Councillor Richard Austin has had his long service to the community recognised with the award of the British Empire Medal in The Queen’s Birthday Honours.

The British Empire medal is awarded for ‘hands-on’ service to the local community.

First becoming a member of Wyberton Parish Council, where he is still a member, then a few years later he became a member of Lincolnshire County Council.

In 2007 he became a member of Boston Borough Council, serving as Leader for four years. His development of Boston Woods Trust and acres of woodland plantings have kept him engaged, and he remains vice chairman of the Trust, extending Boston’s green belt to the delight of walkers, bird watchers and those who escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

In the past few years he has helped introduce and develop the Boston UK Marathon (the flattest marathon in the UK), now a hugely successful runner and spectator event.

In 2015 he was made the 481st Mayor of Boston, having been Mayor’s consort the year before when his wife, Alison, a borough and county councillor, was Mayor.

Action man Richard celebrated his 80th birthday with a skydive (a present from Alison and the family!), raising £3,000 for his beloved Boston Woods Trust.

Richard’s honour came out of the blue when he opened an envelope from the Palace.

He said he felt honoured and humbled.

Proud wife Alison said: “He has a gift for rallying others to the cause and building teams to tackle challenges. He can be very persuasive and is quite tenacious. He never gives in!” n

“Save OUR Reds!” says Martin Hill to government COUNCIL LEADER’S MESSAGE TO SECRETARY OF STATE INSISTS RED ARROWS SHOULD REMAIN IN COUNTY

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LINCOLN Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Martin Hill, has written to Secretary of State for Defence Penny Mordaunt MP asking for her help in keeping the team in the county.

Councillor Hill said: “We have asked the Secretary of State for her support in ensuring that Lincolnshire remains the home of the Red Arrows.

“This is something local people are passionately campaigning for, with thousands signing a petition to keep the team at an airbase here in their home county. Aside from the county’s close historical

ties with the Red Arrows, this is also the best option both operationally and economically.”

“Firstly, we offer an ideal training location - not only do we have the available airspace, but we have the high-quality housing and schools needed by the crew and their families.

“Looking at the economic considerations, aviation heritage is a cornerstone of Lincolnshire’s tourism sector and visitors are often drawn by the chance of seeing the Red Arrows in action in the skies above Lincoln.” n See www.raf.mod.uk.

104-YEAR-OLD RELIVES MEMORIES IN ORMSBY

LOUTH 104-year old Kathleen Brown has made a special birthday trip back to Louth country home, South Ormsby Hall, nearly 80 years after she last worked there as a housemaid.

Kathleen worked at South Ormsby Hall from the age of 17 until the age of 27, under Squire Godfrey MassingberdMundy and his wife, Margaret.

At one staff Christmas party, Kathleen caught eyes with Bert Brown, who was working as a chauffeur and gardener.

Just a few years later, the two were happily married.

Margaret Massingberd-Mundy, who always showed great kindness to her housemaids, paid for the wedding, drove Kathleen to the local church, and drove her and Bert back for their wedding reception in the ballroom of the Hall.

Kathleen now lives at MHA Stones Places, an awardwinning charity providing care, accommodation and support services, who arranged the trip. n

Getting fit in Spalding

GET FIT WITH NEW EXERCISE EQUIPMENT IN SPALDING

Lawyer Shami Chakrabarti speaks at Lincoln Cathedral...

LINCOLN Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, the Labour peer, barrister, shadow Attorney General and Director of human rights group Liberty spoke in Lincoln recently as part of the Cathedral’s Rights & Freedoms Today Magna Carta Lecture. Shami delivered a speech about the contemporary role the document plays in the maintenance of human rights. n

SPALDING Residents in Spalding can now get fit for free thanks to brand new outdoor exercise equipment opened at The Hayfields, funded by money from the National Lottery Community Fund alongside budgets from the Ward’s District Councillors.

The Trim Trail, which opened earlier this month, received almost £10,000 of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, which was then matched by Spalding Wygate members Councillor Christine Lawton and Councillor Roger Gambba-Jones through their personal budgets. n

£5,000 of Chips

Birthday memories

GRIMSBY CHIPPY Papas Fish & Chips celebrated National Fish and Chip Day recently by giving away £5,000 of fish and ships to hungry locals. Co-owners Dino and George Papas were mobbed as Cleethorpes’ town crier announced the restaurant’s generosity and invited locals to collect their vouchers from the two. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief DEEPINGS

GREEN WALKS ON SHORTLIST FOR UK RAMBLING AWARD The Deepings has been shortlisted in the search to find Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019.

Walking group the Ramblers nominated the area because of the Deepings Green Walk Standard, adopted by Market Deeping Town Council and Deeping St James Parish Council.

SKDC’s Robert Reid, said: “This nomination is welcome recognition of everyone’s hard work to promote walking in and around The Deepings.

This is an outstanding walking neighbourhood and is easily accessible with plenty of variety for all to enjoy riverside, country or urban walking, and improving people’s health and wellbeing is a key objective for SKDC. n

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SOMERSBY LODGE 21a Fen Road | East Kirkby | Spilsby | Lincolnshire | PE23 4DB

• Barn Conversion Plot Available For Sale with Planning Consent for a House with Annexe • Private Plot in Popular Village Located to the Rear of Existing Housing • Currently Arranged to Provide an Agricultural Building with Modern Kitchen and Shower Room

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• Recently Decorated and Refurbished Grade II Listed Houses with Parking • Estimated Rental Value £7,100 per annum each (£14,200 per annum total) • Each House has 2 Bedrooms, Modern Kitchen and Bathroom • Popular Town Centre Location, EPC C70

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The Keadby – Property of The Month Cathedral View, a new luxury home development in Scothern, offers purchasers quality as well as comfort for contemporary lifestyles.

The fully equipped Krantz kitchen featuring quartz worktops, underfloor heating and Neff appliances opens into a light, airy sunroom and is an ideal space for cooking, entertaining and relishing those family occasions.

Newly released onto the market is the stunning five-bedroomed property Plot 1, The Keadby.

With its thoughtful design, grand features and meticulous attention to detail, this is a property where you’ll find yourself at home from the moment you walk through the door.

An elegant oak-vaulted staircase welcomes you and leads into a spacious open plan kitchen/ diner – sure to be the heart of this home.

A generous living room with log burner, downstairs WC, functional utility room, and large integral, double garage make this a house designed with family life very much in mind with five double bedrooms allowing plenty of space for everyone to relax in comfort.

A stylish family bathroom features designer sanitaryware and full height tiling with an enclosed shower/bath and en-suites to the master and second bedrooms contain contemporary Villeroy & Boch suites, including waterfall showers, wall-hung vanity units and underfloor heating. Outside, a private enclosed lawn provides space to play, garden, or simply soak up the sun in this impressive south facing garden.

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Your essential guide to enjoying a safe summer on our rural roads

By Steve Hennegan, Partner in the Personal Injury team at Wilkin Chapman solicitors.

CYCLING, rambling, horse-riding, caravanning and camping – or just a car or motorbike ride in the countryside.

The rural roads of Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire are getting busier, as record numbers of day-trippers, staycation holidaymakers and sports enthusiasts take to the long and winding highways and byways.

All great news for the economy, but with the increased traffic and people come significant dangers as the rural infrastructure is not designed to cope.

Add farm machinery, along with the odd animal or two into this mix and you have a dangerous combination of possible hazards.

Collisions and accidents do happen; but many of these are so easily avoidable.

Simply by paying heed to both the written and unwritten laws surrounding rural roads can help limit any risk.

Easy steps can be taken by road users to protect themselves, and their loved ones, from the unthinkable happening. The impact of an accident can be mitigated against by the conscious actions of all

of those on the roads to try and prevent incidents in the first place.

• Cyclists, horse riders or walkers: make sure you can be seen both day and night, stay in single file on narrow roads and bends, ensure you can hear what’s around you, watch out for potholes and uneven or covered surfaces, and be aware of unmarked junctions. Wear your helmets!

“ Collisions and accidents do happen; but many of these are so easily avoidable”

• Drivers/motorcyclists: please remember where you are. Potholes, ruts, hidden junctions, narrow highways and unexpected farm and animal traffic!

These, combined with speed, are a toxic mix. The speed limits on rural roads are limits not targets. Many of the road surfaces, at the moment, have been resurfaced with chippings – the 20mph limits you see are advisory, and are there for a reason, to prevent you skidding out of control. Always drive to the conditions.

• Remote roads rarely have witnesses on hand to verify who did what, when and to whom. Many people now carry/wear cameras and/or have dash cams installed in their vehicles - they can provide compelling evidence to support a claim for compensation, so they are to be recommended.

• Satnavs: please don’t blindly follow them, observe the road ahead and around you all the time!

• Rule 154 of the Highway Code – read it, understand it and follow its advice.

For more information,please contact Steve Hennegan at Wilkin Chapman on 01472 253948, email steve.hennegan@wilkinchapman.co.uk or visit wilkinchapman.co.uk

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Marshland in the fens, which have been drained to reclaim them from 5m below sea level since Roman times.

Image: Dean Fisher.

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S WATERWAYS

The Waterways of

LINCOLNSHIRE

Lincolnshire’s waterways have, for centuries, provided a habitat for nature, a way to move goods prior to the railways and a source of great pleasure for those who enjoy messing about on the river. With some unique habitats, chalk streams and sprawling ports for globalised trade we this month muse upon the presence of water water, everywhere...

Words: Rob Davis.

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S WATERWAYS

The Slea Navigation was once an essential tool for wool and grain trade.

It ’s temptIng to see rivers as a mere topographical feature.

After all, these days we’re not reliant on them to move goods like wool and grain around on canals. But still today Lincolnshire’s waterways are used as hubs in global supply chains, they’re essential for land drainage and, of course, they’re an invaluable habitat for wildlife, as well as a source of great amusement for those who enjoy messing about on the river. All of the above started us thinking... how are our waterways used today?

Power to the People...

We’ll start with one of the newer and more controversial ways bodies of water serve us. Wind turbines like those offshore from the Lincolnshire Coast will play a big part in generating power.

On November 28th 2018, a record 32.3% of the UK’s power was generated by wind turbines - more than any other single source.

The Lincs Wind Farm is located eight km offshore, cost £1bn and comprises 75 turbines. Each one spins from 11mph and reaches peak power with 34mph wind. At 177m tall, they generate 270MW, which is enough to power a quarter of a million homes per year 22

with zero emissions. By 2022, Siemens will finish laying a 40 mile underground cable from the offshore wind farm to Bicker Fen, which will ensure 800,000 homes can be powered by the farm. with the Offshore Wind Sector Deal, further investment and land has been set aside to make Grimsby and South Humberside a centre for the maintenance and repair of off-shore turbines.

Supporting £150bn Trade...

Speaking of South Humberside, Immingham and Grimsby ports are just two of the 21 ports in the UK owned by Associated British Ports. Collectively, all of the ports in the UK support 120,000 jobs, £150bn worth of trade and bring 85,000,000 tonnes of cargo into the UK each year.

Portsmouth is the largest port for cargo and ferry transport, but South Humberside - Grimsby and Immingham taken together, is the UK’s largest dedicated port for cargo. Immingham alone sees 46 tonnes of cargo each year arriving at the shores of the Humber, with 240 rail freight movements each week and 130,000 vessels docking at the port each year. The site covers 1,230 acres, and is essential for the transport of aggregate, 16m tonnes of coal

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Bringing cargo in Grimsby Docks, above and top.

in 2018, plus timber and other materials from Northern Europe and via DFDS. Grimsby’s port covers a more modest 550 acres, and it’s essential to the UK’s motor trade, importing and storing in particular over 500,000 new vehicles each year awaiting delivery to customers, as well as serving Scunthorpe’s steel industry with its raw materials too.

“The South Humber ports handle steel, timber, cars, animal feed, fertilisers, food products, building aggregates and many other cargoes,” says Simon Bird, ABP Humber ports director. “The Humber ports support around 35,000 jobs, they also contribute £2.5 billion to the economy, much of which is retained in the region.”

Further down the coast, Boston Docks, owned by Victoria Group is visited by 400 ships each year, exporting grain like barley and wheat, RDF - rubbish derived fuel - and scrap, whilst importing steel, timber and paper.

Draining the Fens...

One of the most historically valuable uses for Lincolnshire’s waterways, prior to a globalised transport network, is the use of the silty fen land, reclaimed from the sea and used for farming.

Fenland Waterways.

Especially in the farmland surrounding Boston and South Holland, brassicas, cereals and oilseed rape grow well... but there’s a catch, according to Julian Boden of the Welland and Deepings Internal Drainage Board. “The majority of Lincolnshire is five metres below sea level and rivers like The Welland and the River Glen sit higher than the land. So, water has to constantly be moved in order to keep the delicate balance and prevent flooding.”

Fen drainage dates back to the Roman era, when the Carr Dyke and Foss were used to connect the Witham and Nene. With the departure of the Romans, the Commission of Sewers was created in 1531 to upkeep embankments and manage water levels.

Those living in Monasteries also aided land drainage as part of their agricultural activities, but with the dissolution of the monasteries, the religious folk’s management of the land also disappeared.

12 religious houses existed between Lincoln and Sleaford, for example, so through the 16th and 17th centuries, only a few improvements were made to the waterway network, such as the creation of Boston’s Maud Foster drain, before any coherent programme aimed at large scale drainage of the fens was attempted in 1631. >> 23

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>> New drains were cut and subsequently maintained as part of the broader agricultural revolution. Drainage proved too successful, and it soon became necessary to ensure water could be kept in the land, as well as pumped off it.

By 1763, over 50 windmills in the Deepings alone kept water levels in check. Eventually, steam engines and electric or diesel engines were introduced, with new drainage boards established. Today there are 112 Internal Drainage Boards nationally, covering 1.2m hectares - 9.7% of England’s land mass. About 10 cover Lincolnshire, mostly operating independently but able to help each other out when necessary - the Welland & Internal Drainage Board, for example, manages land drainage from south of Boston down to the Welland, with seven members of staff in the office, 19 staff in the field. The board manages 14 pumping station, monitoring water levels by computer telemetry, as well as inspections, and using computers to adjust water levels accordingly. Recently as Wainfleet flooded, the board and a couple of others were able to take water from adjacent drainage boards regions, working to clear the excess water of the River Steeping.

LINCOLNSHIRE’S K E Y WAT E R WAY S

River Witham:

Water: Fresh & Salt.

From: Grantham.

To: e Wash.

Length: 89 miles.

Average Depth: 4.5m.

Purpose: Transportation, Leisure.

Tidal? From Haven (Grand Sluice).

River Trent:

Water: Fresh.

Length: 185 miles.

From: Staffordshire.

To: North Sea. Average Depth: 1.5m.

Purpose: Transport, Leisure.

Tidal? Yes.

River Slea:

Water: Fresh.

Length: 22 miles.

From: West Willoughby.

To: River Witham at Chapel Hill.

Average Depth: 3.5m.

Used for: Irrigation/Leisure.

Tidal? No

The Foss:

Water: Fresh.

Length: 11 miles.

From: River Trent.

To: Witham.

Average Depth: 1.1m.

Purpose: Leisure.

Tidal? No.

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River Welland:

Water: Fresh.

Length: 65 miles.

From: Hothorpe Hills To: e Wash.

Average Depth: Shallow but with deep pools.

Purpose: Transport, Leisure.

Tidal? Yes.

River Glen:

Water: Fresh. Length: 17 miles.

From: Ropsley & Humby.

To: e Welland.

Average Depth: 2.4m.

Purpose: Boating Tidal? Yes.

River Ancholme:

Water: Fresh.

Length: 17 miles.

From: West Firsby.

To: Humber Estuary.

Average Depth: 1m.

Purpose: Agriculture.

Tidal? Yes.

Humber Estuary:

Water: Salt. Length: 38.5 miles.

From: Trent Falls.

To: North Sea, Spurn Head.

Average Depth: 6.5m.

Purpose: Industry.

Tidal? Yes. n

They’re the unsung heroes of the county; without our hard-working but sadly rather anonymous IDBs, Lincolnshire would simply... disappear under water, or be subject to constant flooding similar to that which occurred in 2013 in Boston. Currently the Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board is working with Boston Borough Council to install a £100m flood barrier to protect over 14,300 properties around the Wash.

Enjoying the Water...

It’s not all business and conservation on the water, though.

As Pride goes to press Burton Waters Boat Sales on the site’s marina, created in 2003, will be hosting their Gin Tasting Evening.

Created 30 years ago when Malcolm Cox moved his chandlery from Brayford to Burton, there are now 360 properties and 200 berths on the development.

“Typically boats here are up to 40ft in length, and we’ve used boats from £5,000 as well as brand new boats for up to £500,000,” says Burton Waters’ Diane Beck. “We’ve an Ipswich based chandlery too for larger craft like our Prestige motoryachts around £5m in value.”

The business serves as a base that enables anyone to wants to discover boating for themselves to buy their first one, to upgrade to something a little larger or newer, to take part in talks and workshops, and to take advantage of their Festival of Boating which took place in mid-June with live music, and lots of other fun.

“There’s plenty of community spirit here, it’s a really friendly and inclusive community. It often surprises people that you don’t need to be a millionaire to enjoy a family activity that quickly becomes a passion for the whole family, one that yields a great opportunity to explore the local waterways and the rest of the country too.”

Burton Waters is not the only marina in the area. The Humber Cruising Association, based on the old Fish Dock Number One in Grimsby has standing for 30 boats, whilst Newark Marina is the largest inland marina in the UK, based on the non-tidal section of the Trent and home to Broom Boats.

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Chalk stream near Ticklepenny Lock, Louth.

Burton Waters, Lincoln.

Conserving Lincolnshire’s Waterways...

Lincolnshire’s waterways are also a haven for wildlife, from adders and slow worms to frogs, newts and the odd common lizard on the beach.

The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust works alongside other agencies like the county’s drainage boards and Environment Agency to manage water courses in the county, as well as managing a number of lakes and ponds on its nature reserves, and areas of special interest such as the chalk streams that run through Snipe Dales.

These habitats are some 10,000 years old and are home to some of the most rare and threatened plants and animals, such as the water crowfoot, water vole, otter, European eel and Brown trout.

Ensuring Plenty to Drink...

Narrowboating along the Witham.

And of course, of the many uses we have for water, our own existence as a developed nation is predicated on an unceasing supply of clean water. Fortunately, the processing of around 927,000,000 litres of year is handled with aplomb by Anglian Water.

Stating how much of that volume is used by Lincolnshire as a county uses is tricky, since Anglian Water covers Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire plus part of Northamptonshire too. In fact, Anglian Water is the largest water authority geographically, covering 20% of the country’s land area.

The authority employs 4,000 people and has 143 treatment plants, collecting 927m litres of waste water a day and supplying a billion litres a day to 2.5m households and 110,000 businesses.

The area’s population has increased by a third in the last 30 years, and yet we’re still using slightly less water than back in 1989, delivered to our homes by 50,000 miles of pipeline! n 25

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IRON LADY H I S TO RY

40 YEARS AFTER THE

40 years ago Margaret atcher arrived at the door of the first lord of the treasury and made history as the country’s first female Prime Minister. She would also prove one of the fiercest and most divisive characters in British politics. A statue will celebrate her legacy in Grantham later this year, marking four decades since the Grantham greengrocer’s daughter changed politics forever...

Words: Carissa Smith.

mArgAret thAtcher, a controversial figure in British politics and one of Lincolnshire’s most famous residents. e longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first, female prime minster. With her uncompromising politics and leadership style she was dubbed ‘e Iron Lady.’ margaret hilda roberts was born on the 13th October 1925 in grantham. her father, Alfred roberts owned two grocery shops and margaret spent much of her childhood, helping in the store alongside her mother and sister, muriel. margaret grew up around politics with her father being an alderman and serving as mayor of grantham between 1945- 46. Alfred was also a strong conservative. margaret won a scholarship to Kesteven and grantham girl’s school and was head girl in 1942-43. her school reports show hard work and continual improvement; her extracurricular activities included the piano, field hockey, poetry recitals, swimming and walking. margaret studied chemistry at e University of Oxford’s somerville college, a women’s college at the time. margaret was initially rejected, however after another candidate withdrew margaret was offered her place. margaret arrived at Oxford in 1943 and graduated in 1947 with a second-class honours, in the four- year chemistry Bachelor of science degree.

Whilst at university margaret started her political journey and joined Oxford University conservative Association. In the 1945 general election margaret campaigned for Quintin hogg in Oxford and was a warm-up speaker for the tory candidate back home in grantham. In 1946 margaret become the president on the OUcA and was only the third woman to hold that position.

After graduating margaret moved to colchester in essex to work as a research chemist for BX plastics near manningtree. she first applied for a job at Imperial chemical Industries (IcI), but unfortunately did not get the position as the they thought her to be “headstrong, obstinate and dangerously self-opinionated.” >> 28

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H I S TO RY

>> In 1949 Margaret was selected as a prospective Tory candidate for Dartford.

In 1950, aged at just 24, she was the youngest candidate in the general election and was described as junge dame mit charme in the West German Press... perhaps for the last time.

Even though Margaret didn’t win the seat in 1950, she won many admirers, one of them being local businessman, Denis Thatcher.

Denis was a leading member of the Conservative association however he had no political ambition for himself.

Margaret Roberts married Denis Thatcher on the 13th December 1951 and in August 1953 Margaret gave birth to twins Carol and Mark. During this time Margaret also qualified as a barrister after studying law.

Margaret won her first election campaign in 1959, winning the seat of Finchley in London, a position she held till she retired in 1992.

In June 1970 Margaret was appointed secretary of state for education and science, and after her abolition of the universal free school milk scheme she was nicknamed ‘Thatcher, milk snatcher.’

This was a frustrating time in Margaret’s career as she was surrounded by bad press and had difficulty getting Prime Minister Edward Heath to listen to her ideas. At this time Margaret seemed unsure about the future of women in politics and in a television appearance in 1973 she stated, ‘I don't think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime.’

Just five years later Margaret Thatcher won the 1979 general election and became the first female Prime Minister. The conservatives won 339 seats compared to Labour’s 269. Most historians and commentators agree that the election of Margaret Thatcher marked a break in post-war British history.

Throughout Margaret’s eleven-year term, Margaret and her government altered and reformed many aspects of British life. The term ‘Thatcherism’ was born to describe Margaret’s ideas and teachings. Thatcherism was founded on the basis of competition, privatisation, self-reliance and clamps-down on trade unions.

In Margaret’s first term, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, and this would prove 30

the Prime Minister’s first military challenge.

Margaret took swift action and sent British troops to the territory to retake the island, this became known at the Falkland War. Britain were victorious and Argentina surrendered in June 1982. This victory was a triumph and secured the image of a strong and uncompromising leader.

One of Margaret’s most prominent conflicts was the miner’s strike of 1984-5. The Prime Minister planned to close twenty coal pits which consequently led to the devastating strike. The strike was led by Arthur Scargill from the National Union of Mineworkers and was strongly opposed by Margaret.

Eventually, after a year long feud Margaret forced the miners back into work with no allowances.

The Prime Minister in closed meetings referred to union leaders as ‘the enemy within’ but word got out and provoked widespread outrage. Even though this was another victory for the conservative Prime Minister, she became a figure of public hatred especially by the working class.

The former Prime Minister was also the intended target of an IRA bomb attack at a conservative party conference in 1984 at The Grand Hotel, in Brighton.

Five people were killed during this attack and more than thirty were injured. Hours after narrowly failing to murder Margaret the IRA announced, “Today we were unlucky, but remember we only have to be lucky once; you will have to be lucky always.”

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The Iron Lady’s

TIMELINE

13th October 1925: Margaret Hilda Roberts born in Grantham. Lincolnshire.

1940: Attends the University of Oxford to read chemistry and law.

1950: Fights and loses her first election to be MP for Dartford.

1951: Marries Denis Thatcher.

1953: Birth of twins Carol and Mark.

1959: Elected MP for Finchley.

1961: Harold Macmillan appoints her junior minister of pensions and national insurance.

1975: Wins leadership challenge against Edward Heath.

May 1979: Elected Britain’s first female prime minister. She retains the position for 11 and a half years.

April-June 1982: Argentina invades the Falkland Islands. Within days Thatcher sends a huge military task force to eventually recapture Port Stanley.

1983: Margaret Thatcher wins second election with a majority of 144 seats.

1984: A national miners’ strike begins under NUM leader Arthur Scargill.

“After leaving office Margaret was given a life peerage, which entitled her to sit in the House Lords...”

The Soviet Press dubbed Margaret the ‘Iron Lady,’ printing propaganda posters showing her as an armoured witch. It backfired on the Russians and Margaret’s publicists seized on the name and made it her own, associating it with her uncompromising politics and leadership style.

Thatcher was elected prime minster for three terms and is the longest serving Prime Minister of the 20th Century.

However, in November 1990, with the economy worsening, the cabinet persuaded Margaret to resign. After leaving office Margaret was given a life peerage as Baroness Thatcher and wrote her memoirs in two volumes; The Downing Street Years (1993) and The Path to Power (1995).

In 2003 Margaret suffered a great personal loss, when her husband Denis died, and at the age of 87 on April 8th 2013 she too died of a stroke, leaving an imperishable impression on Britain. As her husband Denis once said “I have been married to one of the greatest women the world has ever produced.” n Left: Leaving Downing Street in 1990. Children Mark and Carol Thatcher announcing her death in 2013. A special relationship with Reagan, and her most cherished supporter, husband Denis.

1984: Thatcher is the target of an IRA bomb that explodes during the Conservative party conference at the Grand Hotel in Brighton.

1987: Thatcher wins a third general election with a majority of 101 seats.

1990: The ‘poll tax,’ is introduced.

Protests against the tax turn into riots.

1990: A tearful Thatcher leaves Downing Street after losing the support of the party over differences on EEC policy.

1992: Takes her seat in the House of Lords as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven.

2002: Doctors advise Thatcher to give up making public speeches for health reasons after suffering a series of strokes.

2003: Thatcher's husband Denis dies at the age of 88 after 52 years of marriage.

8th April 2013: Thatcher’s death was announced at the age of 87. n

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WHAT’S ON

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WELBECK

LINCOLN

ThUrsDAy 15th AUgUsT

sATUrDAy 7th JULy 8th sePTember 2019

mAke yoUr oWn AFTernoon TeA

enJoy A sUmmer oF CerAmICs AT DoDDIngTon hALL In LInCoLn

Discover how to create delicious components of an afternoon tea with this hands-on course designed to help you master British patisserie. Graham and Rose Dunton have produced patisserie for some of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants and they will share their expertise as they guide you through a day of making and baking a selection of British favourites.

Afternoon tea will never be the same again, as you learn the skills required to create a selection of products for you to take home and enjoy.

Discover the incredible ceramics collections of Doddington Hall curated over 300 years in a special exhibition with talks by artists like Tanya Gomez (right).

See the latest in collectable ceramics created by renowned national and international ceramists presented with the best of Lincolnshire makers.

For all the family there will be workshops and meet the maker sessions – why not have a go at throwing a pot?

n Stable Yard Galleries open daily, free entry. Hall & Gardens open Wed, Fri, Sun & Bank Holiday Monday, 12-4.30pm.

Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU. Call 01522 694308 or see www.doddingtonhall.com.

Antiques & Home Show 2019 THE WORLD FAMOUS LINCOLNSHIRE ANTIQUES & HOME SHOW IS ARTHUR SWALLOW FAIRS’ FLAGSHIP EVENT..

n The School of Artisan Food, £185pp, 9.30am-5pm.

Call 01909 532171 or see www.schoolofartisanfood.org.

WOODHALL SPA

sUnDAy 18th AUgUsT LINCOLN

sATUrDAy 10th & sUnDAy 11th AUgUsT

ArThUr sWALLoW AnTIQUes AnD home shoW

Established in 1995, the Antiques & Home show attracts visitors from all four corners of the world and is an unmissable event for collectors, interior designers, retail buyers, set-designers, props buyers, landscape architects, restauranteurs and those passionate about creating a stylish lifestyle. The Showground is easy to reach, there is free parking, catering and a licensed bar in the Epic Centre. n Tickets £15/person, from 10am-4pm.

Call 01522 522900 or see www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

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CrAnForD Comes To The PeTWooD Step back in time with Chapterhouse this summer and find yourself whisked into the world of small-town life in Victorian England, as Elizabeth Gaskell’s Cranford comes to the grounds of the Petwood.

In the sleepy village of Cranford, a mysterious new arrival is setting hearts aflutter... But can lost loves and old friendships withstand the drama of snobbery, gossip, and social scandal? Bring along a picnic and join Chapterhouse to find out!

n From 5.30pm, £17.60/adults, The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG, call 01526 352411 or see petwood.co.uk.

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ALFORD

GRANTHAM

TUesDAy 20th AUgUsT

oPen AIr TheATre AT beLvoIr CAsTLe Join the crowd at Belvoir Castle to witness the venue’s first Open Air Theatre within the grounds: enjoy an incredible performance of Pride & Prejudice

by Lincolnshire’s very own Chapterhouse Theatre Company!

Take a step back in time with Chapterhouse Theatre Company to meet Elizabeth

Bennet, Jane Austen’s famous heroine. Brought to life by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this adaptation has been a favourite of Chapterhouse audiences for years and will be a joy to perform in the company’s 20th year of touring.

Join friends and family for an evening of theatre beneath the stars, basking in the glow of this timeless classic.

n From 7pm. Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE £17.60/adult; £12.10/child, 08712 20026 or belvoircastle.com.

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SKEGNESS

sATUrDAy 24th to monDAy 26th AUgUsT

FrIDAy 30th AUgUsT To sUnDAy 1st sePTember

ALForD CrAFT mArkeT

SO Festival is a family-friendly cultural arts festival on the East Coast of Lincolnshire.

Expect wacky characters, live music, theatre and art installations, pop-up galleries and dazzling displays across Skegness, Mablethorpe and the East Coast.

One of the longest standing craft markets in the UK, the first of its kind in the Lincolnshire Wolds.Established in 1974 by Heather & Michel Ducos of Alford Pottery, still in activity today. They both had a long term vision and a love for their town. Crafts include ceramics, wood, iron and glass.

n 10am-5pm, Manor House.

See www.alfordcraftmarket.co.uk.

SCUNTHORPE

sUnDAy 4th AUgUsT

ThAT’LL be The DAy

A nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s number one Rock & Roll variety production returns, featuring hits from the 50s and 60s to the 70s and 80s.

n £30.45, Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, 7.00pm. Call 084485 42776.

SANDRINGHAM

sATUrDAy 3rd and sUnDAy 4th AUgUsT

sAnDrInghAm FooD & DrInk FesTIvAL

Expect to see a line up of top quality celebrity chefs at Sandringham’s summer Food and Drink Festival this month, along with a collection of the finest food and drink producers and caterers.

National and local producers are brought together to offer the very best in street foods and retail, accompanied with a craft village bringing to you a

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n See www.sofestival.org.

LINCOLN

monDAy 5th to FrIDAy 16th AUg

oLIver!

In partnership with the Starring Lincoln Theatre Company, Lincoln Cathedral is proud to announce performances of Jesus Christ Superstar and Jekyll and Hyde in recent years, ‘Oliver!’ has been chosen as the theatre production for 2019. n Lincoln Cathedral, 6.45pm.

Tickets from £10.54-£35.

Call 01522 561658 or see www.lincolncathedral.com.

mix of quality artists, designers and craftsmen showing off their skills. Other food attractions include a Fruits de Mer restaurant, plenty of food halls and some real ale too.

There will be a rolling show of live music throughout the day from a variety of different performers from jazz, to folk.

Entertainment for children, too, includes workshops for blacksmithing, pot-throwing, baking and chocolate workshops. n Based on Sandringham Estate, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE35 6EN. Tickets £10/adults; £3/children.

Call 01283 820548 or see sandringhamfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk.

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The 2019 Revesby Country Fair

OVER 15 YEARS CELEBRATING RURAL LIFE NEAR BOSTON AT THE REVESBY COUNTRY FAIR, HOME TO THE WIGGINS-DAVIS FAMILY BOSTON

sUnDAy 4th AUgUsT

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Get ready to celebrate the countryside as organisers of the Revesby Country Fair expect over 10,000 visitors and in excess of 220 trade stands.

There’s something for everyone, at the show, from archery and clay pigeon shooting to flower arranging and climbing. Organisers say they encourage everyone to come along, try something new and enjoy delicious Lincolnshire produce. Music will be provided near the food court by local

musicians, for you to relax and listen to whilst indulging in one of the many quality products from our catering stands from around the country, offering a range of goods from homewares to garden design and furniture, crafts and leather goods to quality artwork.

The show is excited at the prospect of The Imps Motorcycle Display Team’s return, after headlining the main ring back in 2014 and having performed across the world for millions of people. As always the show will be championing the best local fayre, with the award-winning Fairburns Eggs, Lincolnshire Brewing

Company and Redhill Farm already confirmed to be there, as well as Oslinc, Gelston Lamb and Rosie’s Country Kitchen. The county’s Lincolnshire’s celebrity chef Rachel Green will also be making a special appearance.

There will be a range of clothing, local produce and also animal accessories along with various exhibitions and demonstrations around the showground, such as floral demonstrations in the Flower Marquee during the day courtesy of Rosedale House Floral Design.

n £9/adults; £2.50/child. 9am-5.30pm.

Revesby Park, PE22 7NU. Call 07831 533375 or see www.revesbycountryfair.co.uk.

SPALDING

WeDnesDAy 21sT AUgUsT

FAmILy CIrCUs DAy In sPALDIng Hosted by Ayscoughfree Hall and the South Holland Centre, enjoy a family-friendly interactive day of traditional circus skills.

Visit the town’s Ayscoughfee Gardens for a brilliant outdoor event with lots of ‘have a go’ activities including aerial dancing, circus skills like clown-craft and juggling. There are bouncy castles, circus themed crafts and more to enjoy.

n www.south hollandcentre .co.uk.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Boyce will be Boyce

An evening with one of the UK’s most recognisable comedy actors? You know it makes sense, Rodders, to see TV’s Herman Terrance Aubrey Boyce, perhaps better known as Boycie, at Woodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel later this summer...

Words: Rob Davis.

From sneering at Del Boy and Rodney’s antics as would-be entrepreneurs, to berating his long-suffering wife Marlene, John Challis has immortalised Peckham’s yuppie chancer Boycie. The character was so popular that as well as starring in Only Fools & Horses over the 64 episodes created from 1981 to 2004, John’s character also gained his own spin-off show, Green Green Grass – a sort of Boycie epilogue.

Smith – penned by John Sullivan – as a comedy version of a bent policeman.”

“I had met a man in a pub at the time who spoke in a very pedantic way, quite nasally, and used that in the role. John loved it and said we’d use it again. At the time I thought it was a throw-away comment, but a year or two later I received a script through the door for Only Fools & Horses. It was a small but funny scene and the script was brilliant.”

It’s an acting career that has yielded many fond memories for viewers, and just as many for John himself, which is why he’s taking to the stage to present a live version of his two-part autobiography, Being Boycie and Boycie & Beyond.

This month he stops by at Woodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel, where you can meet him in person to find out more about the life of Del Boy’s dodgy motor dealing pal, but in advance of his appearance we grabbed a Filofax and made an appointment for a chat over a swift half in the Nag’s Head where we discovered John Challis is a country mile away from his Peckham alter-ego.

“I’ve been in the business about 50 years,” says John. “I began touring around schools as part of a travelling theatre company performing Pinocchio and similar shows, travelling the length and breadth of the UK from a blue Commer van!”

In an era before TV had proliferated, theatre and specifically repertory meant more work on the small stage than the small screen. John spent four or five years in repertory theatre, work which would segue into appearances on TV including appearances in The Newcomers, the BBC’s would-be Coronation Street rival

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“I appeared in the first series and then more heavily in the second series when Boycie and Del Boy went head-to-head in a game of cards.”

decades before EastEnders, and with over 10 appearances in the gritty Z-Cars, as Sgt., Frank Culshaw.

“I’ve always been tall with a dark face so I got to play more than my fair share of coppers and villains,” says John.

“At this time I had a brief hiatus, turning my back on acting to open a garden centre with a partner who rather unfortunately did a runner after a year, causing the collapse of the business.”

“About the time I appeared as Scorby alongside Tom Baker in Dr Who, battling the Seeds of Doom, I was also working with Tom Stoppard on his play Dirty Linen.

It began touring in the US but I wanted to keep my hand in with projects in England, and so my agent got me a part in Citizen Above: John and David Jason attend the funeral of the late Roger Lloyd-Pack in 2015. Image Beretta/Sims/Rex.

For the character the rest was history.

Only Fools & Horses ran from 1981-2004 with a slight pause in 1996 when the boys won a large quantity of money selling their antique pocket watch.

Having met his wife Carol, she and John decided to move to the country and found a property that was, by their own admission, too large and too impractical, 800 years old and in need of more than its fair share of time and investment.

Having restored their property in the Herefordshire countryside, John held his 60th birthday party there and among his guests was old friend John Sullivan. He loved the house and declared “I’ve got a bit of an idea…!”

Two years later, when John was performing with on-screen wife Sue Holderness in theatre in Brighton, Sullivan took them out for tea and pitched his idea of a follow-up series.

“Being John, there had to be a logical reason; it had to be believable,” says John. >>

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JOHN CHALLIS IN LINCOLNSHIRE

>> “’Then it came to me!’ he said, ‘Boycie and Marlene would be on the run from the Driscoll Brothers, Peckham’s answer to the Krays!’ that was his premise for the series that would become Green Green Grass, the story of Boycie’s transition from Cockney motor crook to gentleman farmer!”

The series ran from 2005 to 2009 over 32 episodes, and attracted between five and nine million viewers, despite being up against pretty stern competition in the form of Masterchef. “Commissioning is fickle though,” says John. “It wasn’t the cheapest show to make because it was filmed at our home, quite far away from London. Outside broadcasts are expensive, and a new commissioning editor decided we shouldn’t survive the ratings drop after we reached five million.”

The series concluded with Boycie dictating his memoirs on life in Peckham into a tape recorder and as life imitates art, John subsequently wrote and self-published his own two-part autobiography Being Boycie and Boycie & Beyond in 2012, in between acting roles on TV such as an appearance in the most recent series of ITV’s Benidorm, and

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“Commissioning is fickle and with a new guy in charge we didn’t survive the ratings drop…”

in pantomime such as last year’s appearance in Nottingham. John also spends his time touring and will appear at Woodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel on Sunday 1st September.

“The tour serves as a taster of the books, and typically have audiences of between 100 and 300. We have a Q&A session afterwards and it’s a chance to have really enjoyable personal contact with people who still love the programmes.”

“As a cast the Only Fools team still keep in touch. I saw David [Jason] a few months back in Margate for a ‘making of ’ documentary.

We also met up at the press night of the stage show that’s based on the series too.”

“It was odd, but really enjoyable, to see someone playing your part. If there’s one ‘national treasure’ that it’s a huge responsibility to look after, Only Fools is that series but thankfully they’ve done a really great job.

It was really nice to be able to watch the show as an audience member, rather than part of the cast… surreal but great fun!” n Bangers & Boycie - An Evening with John Challis takes place on 1st Sept at The Petwood; tickets £40 inc dining. Call 01526 352411.

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FOOD & DRINK

Times They Are a-Changin’ at

The Lincoln Hotel

The arrival of a new chef at The Lincoln Hotel a year ago has lead to a huge improvement and increased popularity for the hotel’s Green Room restaurant.

Now General Manager Stephen Marriott wants to create a dining environment commensurate with the hotel’s role as one of the city’s best places to dine...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

It’s 1967 and in Don Maclean’s American Pie, moss was growing fat on a rolling stone.

The songwriter refers the fallow period in Bob Dylan’s career. Dylan had given the world Blowin’ In the Wind, The Times they are A-Changing, Mr Tambourine Man, Like a Rolling Stone, Subterranean Homesick Blues and Just Like a Woman.

He had gone electric at Newport. Toured Europe, come off his motorcycle moving to Woodstock and even married in secret.

Then he just sort of… did nothing for a few years, presumably huffy at the reaction to his playing amplified music.

Lincoln meanwhile was proving very busy.

The city was thriving on the back of our World Cup victory and on Beatlemania.

British cool was resonating and its resulting tourism boost meant more beds were needed for visitors, so the The Lincoln Hotel was created 52 years ago. It appeared protuberant next to the Cathedral, in its

“THE HOTEL’S GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT WAS ALWAYS GOOD, BUT BILLY’S ARRIVAL HAS MADE IT GREAT…”

meet the CHEF HEAD CHEF, BILLY FROST, LINCOLN HOTEL

modernist style, but it looks considerably better than the Cathedral right now since with the latter is smothered in scaffolding as a new garden and visitors’ centre is created and essential restoration works carried out, due for completion in 2023.

The hotel’s Green Room restaurant was always good, but the arrival of new chef Billy Frost a year ago has plugged the place into an amp, and ensured it’s got a fresh new sound.

Billy is a wonderful talent, a nice guy leading a band of five chefs with new menus, new dishes and even higher quality food.

More diners are realising it, and as a result, the Green Room is experiencing unprecedented popularity. That’s why General Manager Stephen Marriott and owner Christopher Nevile are this month signing off a significant

Food History: Raised in Doncaster, worked at The Ritz in London before returning to take up his first Head Chef position at 21 years of age.

Moved to Lincoln in 2018.

Food Heaven: “I love pork. It’s so flavoursome, versatile and very ‘English.’

I think our Plate of Pork dish works so well!”

Food Hell: Oily fish. n

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>> refurbishment to create an environment that’s up to the same standard as the food Billy and his team produce.

Previously the hotel’s refurbishment works have been limited to a superficial redecoration, but this time around efforts will be a little more involved.

A new dedicated hotel reception area will be moved to the rear lower ground floor and a fresh daytime area will be created in what is now the lounge and reception.

Currently The Green Room comprises two rooms with a bar between them and an

OPEN FOR FOOD Lunch: Friday to Sunday, 12 noon to 3pm.

Dinner: Daily, 6pm - 10pm.

Sunday Lunch: 12 noon to 5pm.

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on the MENU FROM THE GREEN ROOM RESTAURANT MENU Starters

Local wood pigeon, pigeon lollipop, hazelnut crumble, dandelion and burdock puree, potato rosti, jus £8.

Gressingham duck liver pâté, blood orange, radish, brioche wafer, savoury granola £8.

Main Courses

Plate of pork: stuffed pork tenderloin, slow cooked belly pork, braised pig cheek, crackling, mini toffee apple. apple puree £18.

overspill private dining room; when it’s redesigned in early Autumn, the restaurant will be completely reconfigured with a plush new look; sort of luxe-botanical. We’ve seen the plans and moodboards… it’ll look very smart!

Dining takes place during evening service for now with an à la carte menu offering a choice of seven starters, nine mains and six desserts. There are five nibbly options, four side dishes and there’s a Lincolnshire cheese board too.

Billy now makes the hotel’s bread in-house, along with all the sauces, ice creams & sorbets, patisserie, scones and so on for the hotel’s popular afternoon teas. During our visit, we sampled a charcoal and raspberry macaroon from the above and it was good. Really good.

Presentation has gone up a notch, certainly, under Billy’s tenure, and some elements of molecular gastronomy are making an appearance, though the food the kitchen produces is by no means gimmicky.

Our starters of wood pigeon and Gressingham duck pâté were innovative and contemporary

in appearance. Our Plate of Pork main course dish was very satisfying with traditional, well-judged flavours, but smart composition and presentation.

The hotel’s Green Room provision has always been good; now it’s great.

But with such quirky architecture, we’ve always had the feeling that there’s never been a clear idea of what the hotel should look like and previous makeovers have been too superficial to make the most of it.

With a real investment in a complete new look, the hotel will find its environment commensurate with its aspirations towards two rosette dining.

Add into the mix a newly completed makeover for the hotel’s 71 bedrooms, new bathrooms being installed throughout 2019 and a brisk wedding trade with over 60 couples’ nuptials already due to take place at The Lincoln Hotel in 2020 already.

This year, we reckon, will be the hotel’s best yet, with Billy and the team due to release what we believe will yield their greatest hits. n

Beef & onion: blackened beef rump, braised beef, caramelised onion, chive mash, shallot rings, horseradish, red wine jus £20.

Cod, mussel and jersey butter emulsion, samphire, braised potato, balsamic caviar, fish cracker £17.

Gressingham duck breast, chive croquette, swede puree, cherries, confit duck leg, jus – £20 Dessert

Pistachio cheesecake, baked pistachios, green tea jelly, clotted cream ice cream £7.

Lemon tart, meringue, lemon & lime curd, baby basil, coconut ice cream £7.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN. Call 01522 520348 or see www.thelincolnhotel.com.

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CARAVAN PARK TO BE OPENED MARCH 2020

THE THATCHED COTTAGE RESTAURANT & BAR • Beautiful unique thatched cottage

• Stunning 40 seater A La Carte restaurant • Function room catering for birthdays, wakes, christenings, conference, small wedding receptions • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Tel: 01205 461006

POOLS LANE, SUTTERTON, BOSTON, LINCS PE20 2EZ enquiries@thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk www.thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk

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L I N C O L N S H I R E

Early morning, shortly before sunrise. But neither time nor tide wait for no man - certainly not a fisherman - so now is the time to set sail into the Wash. Not, however, as far as you might think. The mussel beds of the Wash are a mere three or four miles out into the silty waters of the Wash, which is itself only 20 miles or so across.

It’s a haven - no pun intended - for mussels, brown shrimp and cockles; a rich bounty of molluscs for the 20 or 30 fishermen that depart for a day’s fishing from the wharfs that flank the Haven.

“The rise of the supermarkets have meant increasingly convoluted supply chains, and today, seafood could take as long as five days to reach a consumer,” says Gerald Fletcher, fish supplier. “The turnaround for us from water to the end customer is typically 24 hours, but can be as little as 10 hours.”

You’d expect a smaller scale merchant to find themselves unable to compete on price with the big four supermarkets but in fact Gerald’s prices for products like salmon are cheaper than supermarket fish counters during all but the most aggressive of special offers.

Today, Gerald’s best sellers are salmon in fillet form, both unsmoked and smoked.

Crabs - au naturel, dressed or just in claw form - are most popular in high summer, whilst winter sees a marked increased in mussels. Cod, haddock and plaice tend to all be perennial best-sellers too.

In anticipation of a long hot summer we’re also delighted to hear that Gerald is launching a new ‘picnic box’ of luxury seafood for two to three people comprising caviar and blinis, delicious smoked salmon plus mackerel pâté and smoked trout.

Supplied with disposable cutlery, you can order the packs in anticipation of picnics, outdoor concerts and cinema events, and enjoy fruit de mer with a decent Chablis or Sauvignon Blanc hopefully in balmy al fresco conditions.

Previous years were busier still, but when our EU trading ‘partners’ were allowed to make incursions into the North Sea closer to the English coast, fishing stocks soon became dreadfully depleted from overly-aggressive commercial fishing operations.

Mercifully the negotiation of an exclusion zone preventing fishing in the Wash itself has allowed local fishermen to maintain sovereignty over our own waters. Unfortunately the Environment Agency in its wisdom then broke up the tidal banks in the waters to created a ‘managed retreat’ which could flood, preventing excess water reaching the town itself. The unfortunate consequence was the destruction of the habitat in which an entire population of Gigas oysters thrived, killed off in little under three months. >> 48

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CATCH of the DAY

hundreds of years of heritage still sails into e Wash as ďŹ shermen claim the bounty of the north sea.

Fish merchant gerald Fletcher knows, fresh and local is always best...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Tammy Hall has worked for the company for 18 years and now manages the fish merchant’s second shop on Boston’s Church Lane.

>> It was heartbreaking for Graham, who had curated the largest trestle growing oyster farm - 10 acres - in the UK and it left Lincolnshire unable to claim to be the home of Great British Oysters.

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Still the company sells a good variety of fish each year, and last year opened second new shop in the centre of Boston. Local provenance is everything in food, but it’s particularly valuable in the world of seafood, where Gerald and the Wash can still provide those looking for a summer treat with fresh shellfish and seafood that boasts strong local provenance. Versatile, easy to cook and healthy, any discerning foodie should look to the shores of the Wash this summer, when seeking a pescetarian treat. n Below/Right: Picnic box for 2-3 people comprising caviar, blinis, smoked salmon, mackerel pâté, smoked trout and cutlery £call.

1. Cooked black tiger prawns, with shells on £10/kg.

2. Fresh salmon fillets £18.09/kilo.

3. Roll mop - pickled herring fillets - 95p/ea.

4. Boiled crab £7.32/kg; dressed £4-£4.50/ea.

5. Dressed lobster £11.00/ea; whole £26/kg.

6. Lincolnshire Wash cockles £1.50/small; £3/large.

7. Les œufs de lump noir ‘caviar’ £4.20/120ml.

8. Rainbow trout £8.89/whole, smoked fillets £6/ea. n

Find Out More: East Lincolnshire Seafoods is based on London Rd, Boston PE21 8AF. Call 01205 364372 or shop online at www.eastlincsseafood.co.uk.

NB: Prices shown are correct at time of going to press but change from day to day, so they should be considered guidance only.

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Fresh, homemade, locally sourced delicious food in the heart of Lincolnshire...

Enjoy a taste of fine cuisine with our new gastro dining experience

SERVING FRESH LOCAL AND SEASONAL FOOD!

Available Available 12 12 noon noon –– 2pm 2pm and and 6pm 6pm –– 9pm 9pm Monday Monday to to Saturday.

Saturday.

Sunday Sunday Lunch Lunch served served 12noon 12noon –– 3pm.

3pm.

BOOKING BOOKING IN IN ADVANCE ADVANCE IS IS RECOMMENDED RECOMMENDED DUE DUE TO TO HIGH HIGH DEMAND DEMAND

Church Lane, North Kyme Lincolnshire LN4 4DJ

(01526) 861 400

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In the KITCHEN

Originating in Valencia circa 1850, paella is a flamboyant but deceptively quick and easy way to feed legions at garden parties and Rioja-fuelled evening gatherings in the garden this summer!

SMOKY SEAFOOD PAELLA with Lincolnshire Seafood & Chorizo Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil • 80g chorizo, sliced • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced • 2 Romano peppers, chopped • 1 tbsp smoked sweet paprika • 1 tbsp tomato purée • 250g Paella Rice • 800ml chicken stock • 180g pack raw King Prawns • 2 x 200g packs Mussels from East Lincolnshire Seafoods • 25g pack flat leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped Heat the oil in a large frying pan or paella pan and cook the chorizo for three minutes then stir in the onion and cook for a few minutes more. Add the garlic and peppers and cook for two minutes.

Stir in the paprika and tomato purée and cook for a minute then add the rice and toss well. Pour in the stock.

Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes then add the prawns and mussels and cook for a further five minutes until the prawns have turned pink.

By now the rice should be nearly cooked through and absorbed almost all of the liquid. Turn off the heat and keep covered for five minutes. Serve the paella scattered with fresh parsley. n

Recipes & Dishes: Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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The Queen’s Head Inn

KIRKBY - LA - THORPE

One of Lincolnshire’s finest traditional dining experiences

Summer is here at The Queen’s Head Enjoy a selection of dishes from our summer menus whilst dining on the terrace or in the formal dining room at the Queen’s Head...

Located on the A17, Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 9NU

01529 305743 | www.thequeensheadinn.com

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The spirit of Lincolnshire’s Dambusters...

Wine of the Month

Domaine de Combe Vieilles Vignes Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine £14.35 / 75cl / 12%

If you’re proud of Lincolnshire, read Lincolnshire Pride... also try one of our favourite locally produces tipples; Dam Raider.

A traditionally-crafted gin made in Mablethorpe, it’s a predominant note is juniper, but Dam Raider is enhanced with citrus botanicals and delicate warming spices.

Using seven quality botanicals the firm offers a well-balanced blend with a smooth, long palate and a classic combination of flavours, creating a thirst-quenching and refreshing drink. Serve with clementine zest and mint leaves. £39.60 / 70cl / 40% ABV, www.coastaldistillery.co.uk.

The Wine Cellar A WINE OF THE MONTH TO LEAVE YOU IN THE PINK, A WHISKY WITH DRAMATIC PROVENANCE, PLUS A TRIO OF WINES TO ACCOMPANY THIS MONTH’S SAMPHIRE DISHES...

CATCH OF THE DAY: A trio of bone dry whites to pair with fish...

1. Summer paellas? Risottos?

Perhaps you’re following this month’s samphire recipes?

Then this Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay will appeal, with its bone dry burgundy charm. £26.99 / 75cl / 13.5%.

2. Our second offering is a top quality Sancerre from the Loire that’s very dry and superb chilled with seafood.

Classic Sauvignon with tart minerality and a brisk fresh flavour. £13.49 / 75cl / 13% ABV. 3.Ideal if your fish dish has Asian influences, Astrolabe’s Sauvignon has lemongrass, lime and elderflower on the palate, dry and fresh. £19.99 / 75cl / 13% ABV.

In the 1970s, wines from this French appellation were bountiful and as such, quality varied.

Muscadet’s popularity sadly declined as New World wines became more fashionable.

Since then this small vineyard nestled in the cradle of the Muscadet appellation in the village of Saint-Fiâcre, is still considered to be one of the best in the area. Flinty mineral aroma with subtle hints of apple and amazing depth and complexity, giving so much more than you might expect from a Muscadet. A perfect match with fish or shellfish. n Available from The Wriggly Tin Wine Co, 01400 230679, www.wrigglytinwine.co.uk.

Age Before Beauty:

Half a Century for Craigellachie’s Speyside

Sunshine. Decent weather. But autumn will be here before we know it, so be prepared with this 51 year old whisky.

It’s a limited edition whisky, naturally, produced at the Craigellachie distillery, in Banffshire at the very heart of Speyside, between Rothes and Dufftown. Here are green pastures and heather-fields and the distillery is in close proximity to the blissful confluence of rivers Spey and Fiddich. What price for Speyside’s magnum opus?

To you, £51,000. n

n Our featured wines are available from the best local independent wine merchants, supermarkets and online, prices are RRP and may vary from those stated.

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TO START Pea and mint velouté, feta and black olive crumb *** Basil risotto, roast confit tomato, buffalo mozzarella, pine nuts *** Sea bass ravioli, prawn and tarragon sauce *** Salad of crispy duck confit, elements of avocado and hazelnut

MAIN COURSE

Sicilian aubergine stew with roasted Mediterranean vegetable cous cous, mint dressing

DESSERT Lavender panna cotta, strawberry jelly, strawberry salad, strawberry sorbet *** Lemon and butterscotch chounut, Greek yoghurt sorbet *** Seasonal ice cream and sorbets

Roast chicken in pancetta, Sicilian pesto alla Trapanese, grilled courgettes, confit tomato, zucchini fritti, cannellini bean puree

*** Trio of cheese with accompaniments

*** Slow cooked blade of beef, crushed new potatoes, green beans, salsa verde, crispy onions

£19.50

*** Linguine of smoked salmon, pea and asparagus

2 COURSES 3 COURSES

£24.50 All of our dishes may contain allergens, please advise a member of staff of any allergies or intolerance

Not available on a Saturday evening, Sunday lunch or special occasions e.g. Mothers Day

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WRIGGLY TIN WINE CO

GRAPEVINE HEARD IT ON THE

Ever looked at a supermarket shelf overflowing with different wines and felt overwhelmed by which to choose? Well the team behind the Lincolnshire based Wriggly Tin Wine Company are changing that across the county...

Founded in 2017 by wine expert Sarah Whitford, Wriggly Tin Wine has gone from strength to strength, with a strong regional customer base and a growing national presence.

Run from her farmhouse in south Lincolnshire with the help of husband Steve, labrador Jenson and her two children, Rees and Sian, Wriggly Tin Wine combines Sarah’s passion and 25 years experience in the wine industry with family life.

“Wriggly Tin started over a glass of wine in my kitchen with friends fittingly! I love the stories behind different wines and was sharing what I knew about the one we were drinking.”

“They asked my advice in helping them choose wines for an upcoming dinner party and to go along to talk about them, it all went from there!”

“Now we hold multiple tasting events at Wriggly Tin HQ and in villages around the county every year, and deliver our wines to people, pubs and restaurants nationwide.”

From the beginning, Wriggly Tin has been built on three core values; expertise, surpassing expectations and speed. The team pride themselves on sourcing wines from smaller, boutique vineyards around the world.

They stock unique, conversation starting tipples, as well as going the extra mile with pairings, tasting notes, and speedy delivery options. One of the most popular services is finding wines people have enjoyed in restaurants or at a special occasion.

“This isn’t really work for me, I’m just doing what I love. My parents owned a wine bar in the New Forest so I think it was in my blood, so to speak!I love being able to find a wine

that holds memories for someone and taking them back to that moment. Food and drink is a big part of our culture, and wine can be an evocative part of that.”

Wriggly Tin Wine has proved so popular that Sarah has launched a new members club, Kings. Members get sneak previews of the new wines Sarah adds to the collection, which is constantly evolving, along with exclusive tasting events and between 20-40% discount off all wines, all year round.

“We appreciate that our customers live busy, hectic lives, often from a rural base (75% of them are in Lincolnshire).”

“Our Kings club gives them back their time, helping them find and pick their favourite wines, often some they haven’t tried before,

with repeat delivery available at short notice - all they need to do is have the corkscrew and glasses ready!” n To find your perfect wine visit www.wrigglytinwine.co.uk. As a special offer, Lincolnshire Pride readers get £10 free when joining the Kings club, use code PRIDE10.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

CONTEMPORARY

STYLE & SPACE

is month’s featured home is a quirky converted warehouse in the centre of historic Louth.

In addition to offering plenty of space, impressive original beamed ceilings, lots of exposed brickwork and glass, this swish designer pad is packed with its owners’ quirky collection of 1980s iconic memorabilia with Daleks and stormtroopers standing guard along with vintage BmXs, life-sized ets and space Invader machines!

Words: Laurin Dempsey.

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Jacksons Warehouse is seriously cool.

It’s a property with ‘wow factor’ not just in terms of its décor but because it offers modern open plan living style for those who enjoy a minimalistic feel to their home, yet it incorporates original period features too.

The proud owners of this family home have expressed their love for the house through its décor. With a clear focus on lifestyle the property has a full-sized gym, pool table and games machines, alongside the feel of a luxurious and spacious family home.

The current owners wanted to keep as much history and heritage in this property as possible. Built in 1760, this Grade II listed building of historical importance was a former Main: The latest edition to the house is a modern Italian kitchen.

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Above: Conventional & spiral staircases, exposed brickwork and glass are used throughout.

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grain mill that attracted ships from all over Europe and still has fingerprints from the children of bricklayers who would fashion the individual handmade bricks. This is often pointed out by local historians and tour guides who refer to the property as being ‘of significant historical importance.’

You can even see original rope marks from where millers would pull up sacks of grain.

Converted in 2008 by the original householder, the current owner has had the joy of renovating Jacksons Warehouse into a family home and living in it for nine years.

Arranged across three floors, each one has its own unique characteristic and selling point, including six bedrooms and three bathrooms. The newly created master bedroom was influenced by the London’s Shard Hotel inspired with bespoke colour changing

“Built in 1760 and carrying a Grade II listing, Jacksons Warehouse is a former grain mill with a ‘Docklands’ feel...”

‘minerals’ and glittering wallpaper. A gallery landing on the top floor offers exceptional views of the river and a ‘duck feeding’ area.

There are two reception rooms; one on the ground floor and the first floor, however further seating areas can be found on the second floor.

Following through with the retro/vintage feel, one of the lounges has a Star Wars Stormtrooper, a Dalek and a Yoda to keep you company. The owners are fans of childhood memorabilia that you probably dreamed of owning as a child from Raleigh Burner

BMXs to Atari games machines and a life size figure of ET!

All floors benefit from underfloor gas central heating, lighting and sound systems. There is no hiding the substantial size of this property and occupants live like royalty with an east and west wing, whilst feature bespoke spiral staircases connect each level.

With the substantial overall dimensions of the property some might say it has a homely yet ‘Dragons Den’ feel, especially with the exposed brickwork which comes to life in the evening creating warm tones of colours.

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>> finished in contrasting concrete style and dark woodgrain effect with quartz worksurfaces and Porcelanosa copper tiles.

The kitchen has a Pronteau steaming hot water tap, so there’s no need for a kettle.

There’s also a fashionable gin bar to quench its occupants’ thirst.

Why not also try and find the Harry Potter style secret door within the range of units for access to the fully-equipped gymnasium?

A fantastic work-life balance, is a must, so after working up a sweat in the gym, you can relax in a secure garden. It features an impressive lozenge-shaped sauna, created in pine with a Harvia sauna heater and six person Jacuzzi with colour changing LED lighting and music system.

Left: The master bedroom has its own en suite. There are six bedrooms in total, and galleried landing space.

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The next owners will also enjoy entertaining in the heated outdoor summerhouse with retractable blinds, situated next to a terrace, patio and BBQ area. They can relax on the outdoor beds, to watch TV and supervise the children playing on the swings, slide and climbing frame on the outdoor play area with its safety flooring.

There’s a concealed gate too, giving access to steps leading to the river. A glass balcony is focal point of the front of the property and is ideal for entertaining guests or for fishing for rainbow trout from the comfort of your own home!

And of course, Jacksons Warehouse is also perfectly located with central and easy access to Louth’s amenities... surely one of the most unique properties in this area! n

JACKSONS WAREHOUSE IN LOUTH Location: Grimsby 16 miles; Lincoln 25 miles. style: Grade II Listed Warehouse Conversion dating to circa 1790.

Bedrooms: Six, three baths. receptions: Two, currently arranged as living kitchen and first floor lounge. other Features: Study, nursery, spiral staircases, riverside location, outdoor space. Gym, sauna, hydrotherapy pool. guide Price: £599,950.

Part exchange may be considered within a 25 mile radius of Louth.

Find out more: Masons Chartered Surveyors, Cornmarket, Louth LN11 9QD, call for more information on 01507 350500 or see www.masons-surveyors.co.uk.

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KITCHENS • BEDROOMS • BOOT ROOMS • STUDIES INDIVIDUALLY MADE FREE STANDING FURNITURE

Call 07534 808903

richwood-cabinetmakers@hotmail.com BRING RICHWOOD INTO THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

Home, Garden and Gifts at

The Showrooms, Great North Road, Markham Moor, Nr Retford DN22 0QU

01636 822000 www.elizabethandstevens.com Open from Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, 24/7 online.

Please call ahead if you are making a special journey.

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Quality Flooring from Karndean and Amtico...

Carpets & rugs...

Sofas & furniture for every room in your home...

BERRY WAY, SKEGNESS, PE25 3QS 01754 896699 www.vernonsinteriors.co.uk Over 30 years providing a quality design service you can really trust!

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How bespoke is bespoke? Sometimes a bespoke kitchen is simply pre-fabricated cabinetry in set sizes, and a choice of a few ready-to-hang doors in a range of colours, with your choice of worktop and handles.

Not with Coopers Wood Workers, based in Market Rasen. They’re a vinyl record to your digital download; a home cooked meal to your microwave dinner; they’re hand built to your production line predictability.

The team is as traditional and as focused on quality as you’ll ever find. Commission them to create anything from a dresser or free-standing piece of furniture to a bespoke kitchen and you’ll be able to specify the dimension down to a millimetre.

Commission a kitchen and every single piece of timber is cut just for you. It’s planed to sub-millimetre accuracy and given handcut dovetail joints.

Each piece is then given two coats of primer by hand on one side, two coats of primer on the other side then hand-painted... again two coats on each side.

Each kitchen then installed by Edward-John Cooper and his two colleagues for a high quality hand-finished look and a feel of solidity that will last decades, not years.

Edward-John has over 20 years of experience working as a cabinet maker and went into business with his father Colin, himself a veteran of the industry having worked in the furniture industry for 40 years.

Edward-John has also undertaken conservation work for Lincoln Cathedral, St James’s Palace and the V&A Museum in his career, and has created bespoke hardwood windows for tricky commissions like a Grade II listed windmill.

Tulip wood faces are used together with water, steam and temperature-resistant birch ply to ensure his products’ integrity in the harsh environment of a family kitchen, with thick internal shelves and your choice of ironmongery. Soft-close drawer systems and weight adjustable high quality runners are standard too.

The company provides Rangemaster sinks and taps but invites clients to source their own appliances to ensure they achieve the best prices from local retailer or online.

Likewise they can install timber work surfaces and work with local providers of granite, marble or engineered stone surfaces, preferring to utilise their specialism and take advantage of their best prices.

You’ll find no sales staff on commission, no standard ranges, just a small, dedicated team of craftspeople typically spending six weeks creating your kitchen… so you’ll be assured of traditional skills, a totally bespoke kitchen and rock-solid family-proof quality.

Working with budgets of between £15,000 & £40,000, Edward-John and the team are proper, old-school craftsmen who want the best for customers and can accommodate any look, any property and any budget.

So if you’re looking for a new kitchen, commission a free-standing piece of furniture from the team to sample their skills. It’s likely you’ll want the same quality and value for your kitchen once you’ve rediscovered the value of a cabinet maker committed to quality. n

Find Out More: Coopers Wood Workers are based on Park View Industrial Estate, Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen LN8 3HA. For a free, no obligation, strictly no pressure-selling chat about your project, call 07787 191831, email cooperswoodworkers@hotmail.co.uk or see www.cooperswoodworkers.com and www.rumpelstiltskin.org.uk.

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TRADITIONAL

CRAFTSMAN

How bespoke is bespoke? How handmade is handmade? If you’re seeking a totally bespoke kitchen that’s last decades, not years, and stand up to family life, ask Edward-John Cooper and his team of traditional cabinet makers...

Words: Rob Davis.

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GARDEN HOUSES from M O R R I S S & S H A W G A R D E N H O U S E S LT D C O N S E R VAT O R I E S , ORANGERIES

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ROOF LANTERNS BESPOKE AND L O C A L LY H A N D M A D E IN HARDWOOD

01529 300609 07832 344046 morrissandshawgardenhouses.com

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LUXURY LIGHTING

Orb

Three light hand-curved solid brass chandelier £2,670.

Aspen

Table lamp with resin finish and antique brass £235.

LIGHT

Cosmos

Cosmos eight light pendant in solid brass £3,234.

Let There Be

Jazz

Contemporary solid brass and frosted glass wall light £238.

Boavista

Gold table lamp, with gold effect glass, antique brass metalwork, base only £330.

As late summer turns to autumn, enter the age of enlightenment with this beautiful designer lighting

by David Hunt...

Ormolu

Gold double wall light with resin casting and gold metalwork £186.

Dallas

Wall light with polished copper effect shade £102.

Croc

Table lamp with resin bronze casting set in a matching framework, base only£295.

All of our featured lighting is from the 2019 David Hunt Lighting collection, see www.davidhuntlighting.co.uk for local stockists.

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UNSURPASSED QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP Bespoke Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms - full project management and free quotations

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

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

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the Warm & Fuzzy Feeling of saving money New timber windows can contribute to reducing the annual energy bills says Roy Wakeman OBE Chairman of The New Window Company...

Most people have a poor perception of Timber Windows based on a bad reputation gained from the 60s and 70s building booms. What followed was a growing demand for improvements and these came mainly in plastic UPVC replacements.

Today the world has moved on and we now must face up to Environmental damage, the changing climate, cost and replacement of fossil fuels and the need to conserve energy. For Housing a goal had been set by the Government under ‘The Code for Sustainable Homes’ (CSH) that by 2016 all new housing being built will be Zero Carbon, this meant that any energy consumed in the process and the ongoing running had to be offset by carbon gains and renewable energy resources. There was doubt that this was ever achieved given the decision by the government to drop the Code and the Green Deal.

Most manufacturers of building products have been working on new product areas and development to tap into this growing demand. It’s not surprising then, that the leading quality brand in the timber window market Timber Windows belonging to the Performance Window Group (PWG), have been at the forefront of this in its sector. All are available from the New Window Company with large showrooms at Frieston Heath near Grantham.

Today’s Windows having been tested and assessed by the BFRC (British Fenestration Energy Rating Council) can have an energy rated label just like a fridge does.

The ratings are classified as being A best and down the alphabet to E. Double Glazed and Factory finished Timber Windows offered by the New Window Company can meet all levels of ratings, in casement and sliding sash models. Also, now available are products suitable for listed properties.

In the Building Research Establishment (BRE) Green guide Timber windows offered by The New Window Company are rated A+ and would have gained maximum ECO credits in the CSH equal to level 6 Zero Carbon.

Installing Timber windows will help to meet the criteria used. There are three areas - Energy and CO2 emissions, materials, and management. In addition, good day lighting through the windows as well as providing sound reduction will help meet some of the requirements in a fourth category of Health and Well – being.

The Windows are also tested to the very latest security performance standards and will gain extra credits, all of which are new mandatory for new houses.

One thing for certain you can get modern timber windows now that are built to the future Energy and ECO standards.

Today’s timber engineering techniques leave all the wood that is not used in the conversion process, in the country of origin where it is recycled at source.

So not only will you be helping to get your energy costs down, encouraging the planting of more farmed trees, but you will also add considerably to the value of your property. n

Find Out More: New Window Company is based at Elms Farm, The Old Barn, Frieston Heath Lane, Grantham NG32 3HD. For a free no obligation discussion about your property’s needs call 01400 272538 or see www.new-window.co.uk.

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OUTDOORS

HOME IS WHERE

THE HERB IS

no need to venture as far as scarborough Fair to grow your own herbs.

Just a stone’s throw from grantham, e herb nursery is probably the UK’s best resource for gardeners seeking to create their own medicinal, culinary or fragrant spaces. If you’re planning to get your growing going, you’ve discovered peter and christine in nick of thyme...!

Words: Laurin Dempsey. Image shows Christine Bench of Thistleton’s Herb Nursery, near Grantham.

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>> Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme are not the only herbs grown by local couple Peter and Christine Bench. Based at Thistleton, just on the Lincolnshire Rutland border, the couple’s five and a half acre nursery has a mind-boggling 30,000 plants, spanning 1,500 varieties and 450 different herbs.

Who better, then, to inspire us as we reflect not just on the couple’s 40-year legacy as protectorates of some of the most unusual varieties of herbs, but on the legacy of herbs themselves.

A Variety of Uses

“Herbs have many uses and cover a wide range of different types of plants,” says Peter. “You can create a scented garden with lavender, southernwood and rosemary or make a fragrant lawn from Chamomile and Thyme,” “No kitchen garden is complete without culinary herbs such as parsley, tarragon or dill for a fish sauce, basil for tomatoes or chervil for scrambled eggs.”

“Other herbs have cosmetic or medicinal uses. Many are well known and widely used today. Some have obscure ancient medicinal properties which are now being rediscovered. That’s great as far as we’re concerned, as many herbs and wild flowers are disappearing from the countryside and some are near to extinction.”

Part-medicinal, part-culinary, part-aesthetic and part-olfactory, herbs have been used throughout written history, and probably much longer. Dried herbs are drab, but fresh herbs have the ability not only to elevate a dish to the next level, livening it up with a hint of freshness before serving, or adding a delicious depth of flavour throughout cooking, but to fill your garden with the most amazing sights and scents.

Preserving Meat...

Herb use is thought to date back over 60,000 years. In modern times, from the medieval era, they were first introduced into cooking not to flavour foods, but to disguise undesirable flavours.

Because it was so common in the days before refrigeration for meat to be past its best, when it was served, strong-smelling herbs worked hard to make these meats something close to palatable.

In more enlightened times, though, certain herbs can also have a positive effect on your health by helping to boost your immune system, reduce cholesterol and promote a healthy heart.

Herbs were a precursor to modern medicine, extremely important in an era prior to clinics or hospitals. Doctors weren’t always available to the population, and thus the medical benefits of herbs were passed down generationally.

Getting your Growing Going...

How easy is it to grow herbs? Very. In fact, for the novice gardener or those short of space, they’re probably the easiest and most practical way to get your growing going.

Dan Hancock from Gates Garden Centre in Oakham (pictured right) says: “All you need to do is keep herbs well-fed and watered and to make sure they are able to drain, diving each plant enough space to breathe, and prune them regularly for the young shoots to come through.”

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Some herbs can be quite prolific in their growth, so keeping them confined to a pot can be advantageous to prevent them from running away. There are a few options when it comes to what to keep your herbs in and this can either be in pots, window boxes or grow bags… as well as in the ground!

In summer months, it is better to water your herbs in the evening rather than during the full heat of the day and most herbs thrive in full sun (six or more hours of direct sunlight per day).

“Through the hottest months such as July and August, Mediterranean herbs such as your Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Oregano and Sage are very popular - it’s prime season for barbecues after all - but towards late Summer however the market remains strong and there is always a use for herbs throughout the year,” adds Dan. The Home of Herbs...

Alongside curators of local herb libraries and garden centres encouraging you to get your growing going, the area is also home to one of the UK’s largest suppliers of fresh cut and living pots of herbs to supermarkets. Based in Bourne, Lincolnshire Herbs has a sophisticated and vast facility on the edge of the town covering 20 hectares. Automated sowing, growing, climate control and irrigation means it’s one of the most cutting edge herb nurseries in the UK. If you’ve purchased herbs from a supermarket recently, chances are your herbs began life in Bourne! n

How We Use Herbs...

Words: Laurin Dempsey.

The market for herbs in the UK is worth a rather impressive £68m each year. Believe it or not the UK’s most popular herb is coriander, used in Asian dishes and accounting for a fifth of all herb sales. The next most popular herbs are parsley (flat leaf and curly are counted together), followed by mint, basil, rosemary and chives...

n Coriander (Strong-smelling with a fresh, citrus taste) In biblical times coriander seeds were paid in lieu of taxes. Sadly no longer considered as currency by HMRC, you’re better off putting it in curries at the last possible minute.

n Parsley (Mild, grassy, peppery and slightly bitter) You can add to almost anything as a garnish. As an added benefit, parsley can also aid in digestion and is a good source of Vitamins A and C. n Mint (Fresh icy, refreshing taste): Freshens the breath and will help to calm your stomach. Often used with lamb, veal and pork dishes. n Basil (Spicy anise flavour with slight peppery notes): A feature in Italian cooking like pizzas, salads, sauces, and pesto. Basil has health benefits of antioxidants and is a defence against low blood sugar.

n Rosemary (Piney, floral and sweet): One of the most flavourful herbs, invigorating, growing well in full sun and perfect on roast potatoes. n Chives (Delicate onion flavour with a hint of garlic): The perfect complement to sour cream and mostly used for flavouring. Works well with eggs, fish, potatoes, salads, shellfish, and soups and are an excellent source of beta carotene and Vitamin C.

The Herb Nursery: Open seven days, Thistleton nr Grantham LE15 7RE, 01572 767658.

Gates Garden Centre: Open seven days, Cold Overton, LE15 7QB, 01664 454309.

Lincolnshire Herbs (wholesale only): See www.lincolnshire-herbs.co.uk for information.

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BUTTERFLIES

LOVE is like a BUTTERFLY

e UK has over 50 species of native butterflies, with each individual lepidoptera living less than a month. ey exist on a liquid diet, taste with their feet and their wings are transparent. Above all though, they’re so very beautiful when fluttering in our gardens...

Words: Laurin Dempsey.

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“If nothing ever changed there would be no butterflies!”

Wendy Mass, Author

BuTTERFLIES - insects in the clade macrolepidopteran Rhopalocera from the order Lepidoptera, if we’re being technical - are an insect that attribute to representing time and transformation as well as the brighter and warmer months.

They are an important part of the UK’s wildlife as they are highly sensitive indicators of the health of the environment and play crucial roles in the food chain as well as being pollinators of plants.

A butterfly has four stages to its life cycle with each stage being different. The process of becoming an adult is called metamorphosis and can take up to a month or to a year depending on the type of butterfly.

The first life stage is the laying of eggs of which a female butterfly will lay on a leaf.

Approximately five days after the eggs have been laid, a tiny worm-like creature will hatch from the egg (caterpillar).

A caterpillar, often referred to as a larvae, grows fast due to eating constantly and sheds its skin four or more times whilst growing as they have outgrown their skin.

The third stage known as ‘chrysalis (pupa)’ is when the caterpillar has stopped growing.

The caterpillar will form itself into a Chrysalis which is a kind of vessel in which the caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

They usually do this on twigs or safe, hidden areas around the host plant. During this time, a hardened case forms around the pupa to protect it from predators and extreme weather conditions.

Finally comes the butterfly! When the butterfly first comes out its wings are damp however once rested and ready to fly, a liquid called hemolymph is pumped into the wings so that they become big and strong.

The butterfly, after practice, will then take to the air in search for flowers to feed on and for other butterflies to mate with.

Ready to start the cycle all over again…

The UK has 59 species of butterflies – 57 resident species of butterflies and two regular migrants – the Painted Lady and Clouded Yellow.

Planting butterfly-friendly buddleia, verbena and valerian will help to ensure you’ve plenty of visitor to your garden.

The UK’s Butterfly Conservation Trust reported that over the last decade, over 76% of all butterfly species are in decline, and five species have become extinct.

Members of the public are also invited to join in a country-wide survey of butterflies with the Trust’s Big Butterfly Count from 19th July to Sunday 11th August.

Last year’s count revealed that the most common butterflies are the Small White (273,650 spotted, 161% increase); the Large White (210,665, 104% increase); Gatekeeper (72,877, -54%); Peacock (54,287; 9% increase); Meadow Brown (51,899; -54%).

Left, we’ve pictured a few of the butterfly species which we think are the rarer and more interesting species to look out for in your garden this summer. n

Opposite: Watch out for the Marbled White settling on its preference of purple flowers such as Field Scabious, on chalk and limestone grasslands and along woodland rides. Above from Top: The Marsh Fritillary is threatened, not only in the UK but across Europe, and is therefore the object of much conservation effort. The Brown Hairstreak is the largest of the UK’s hairstreaks, the brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends most of its time either high in the tops of large ash trees or among thick hedges. The Small White is the UK’s most common butterfly. The Grizzled Skipper favours grassland and woodland habitats. It can easily be confused with the Dingy Skipper, but it is not as brightly patterned. It can often be seen by the Coast.

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WEDDINGS

Pride and Groom

We’re always keen to celebrate Lincolnshire weddings but one recent wedding had the Pride team especially excited, as we watched one of our own marry her fiancé near Sleaford. A huge congratulations from the whole team to our Carissa and her handsome new husband Lewis!

Photographer: Vicki Head Photography, 07900 252423, www.vickihead.com

Childhood sweethearts Carissa & Lewis enjoyed a perfect bank holiday weekend wedding. It was one of the hottest Easter weekends in over 70 years, with temperatures hitting 24 degrees. The day was a dream!

The countryside wedding of Pride’s own Carissa and her fiancé, Lewis, took place at Howell Manor, a stunning marquee venue with an idyllic Saxon church - and the Pride team, all dressed up - on site.

WEDDING SUPPLIERS CARISSA & LEWIS SMITH

The two sweethearts have their own careers, but didn’t stop them meeting up. Nor did it prevent Lewis from delivering a surprise proposal. “Whilst Lewis was working in Dubai, he managed to get a weeks holiday and I flew out to meet him. He proposed on our first night. It was very unexpected and I was shocked. I actually thought he was joking but as he was down on one knee I realised he wasn’t... and of course, I said yes!”

Once Carissa returned from Dubai, the wedding planning began. “I absolutely love spring flowers, so I knew I wanted to get married in the spring and Easter bank holiday weekend seemed to be the perfect date.”

“I knew my chosen date would be popular so I looked at booking the venue straight away. I wanted a church ceremony and after looking around Howell Manor, which has

Due to Lewis’s work commitments, and the fact that Carissa wanted to get married in the Spring, the otherwise eager couple were engaged for two and a half years, which gave them lots of planning time.

“I bought my dress about 18 months before the wedding. I was planning to have a look around wedding dress shops just to get an idea of what I wanted. However that plan failed as I bought my dress after visiting the first shop; Fancy Frox in Spalding. It felt like I tried on about 20 dresses but I kept going back to the same one.”

Carissa & Lewis met at secondary school.

After being childhood sweethearts for two years, they went their separate ways; Carissa went to university and Lewis joined the Navy.

However, after ten years, Lewis contacted Carissa on Facebook, they met for coffee and never looked back.

“All our friends said we were meant to be!” says Carissa, “I just wish they had told me so at school... then I could have been married ten years earlier!”

the 12th century St Oswalds church on site and space for a huge marquee, Lewis and I knew this was the ideal venue and the owner Elaine was extremely helpful and friendly.”

Wedding Venue: Howell Manor, near Sleaford, 01529 460267 www.howell-manor-events.co.uk.

Wedding Dress: Fancy Frox, Spalding 01775 719600, fancyfrox.co.uk.

Wedding Catering: Dunmore’s Catering, 01205 363220 www.dunmorescatering.co.uk.

Pizza Di Bella: 07703 849311.

Wedding Cake: Jackie’s Cakes, Wyberton, 01205 723379, www.jackies-cakesuk.co.uk.

Venue Decor: Got it Covered, Sleaford, 07493 651608.

Wedding Flowers: Jenny Kirby Floral Designer, 01754 820681. n

“I was very lucky as my mum has a wedding cake business, my godmother is a florist, my friend is a DJ and one of my best friends is a makeup artist. So that part of the planning was easy.”

Carissa & Lewis chose Vicki Head to be their photographer. “We met Vicki at a local wedding fair and her photographs were fantastic but very natural which is what we wanted and Vicki was amazing on the day.”

They also had acoustic guitarist Matty Haynes play at their outside drink reception.

“We had hay bales, canapés and Prosecco and beautiful music by our live music artist Matty. This was probably one of the most memorable parts of the day. I was surrounding by friends and family in a beautiful setting with my new husband. It couldn’t have been more perfect.”

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“My advice to other couples would be not to stress over the little things...” >> For the evening reception they had an artisan Pizza van supplied by Pizza di Bella.

“The speeches were another memorable part of the day. Lewis’s speech was just as romantic as a husband’s speech should be and the couple’s best men Sam & Max had everyone laughing throughout their joint speech. He even created a song just for us, it was hilarious.”

“The day went by without a hitch and we can’t thank our suppliers enough for helping to create our dream wedding.”

Unfortunately, a wedding in the Pride team meant we had to cope in the office without Carissa for a couple of weeks as the couple went on honeymoon to New York and Mexico. “The only thing that went wrong was on the last day of our honeymoon, Lewis lost his wedding ring! Whilst snorkelling, Lewis caught his hand on a rock and his wedding ring fell off ! He tried to dive to find it but it is now at the bottom of the ocean somewhere. I guess you can’t have it all!”

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Photographer: Vicki Head Photographer 07900 252423, www.vickihead.com.

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CATERING EXCLUSIVE WEDDINGS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AT SCRIVELSBY WALLED GARDEN. Now taking bookings for Autumn/Winter weddings and events across Lincolnshire.

Get in touch to discuss your event on 07903 883 594 or find us on Facebook @The-Rolling-Scone for further information/testimonials www.the-rolling-scone.co.uk

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BEAUTY

Proud as a Peacock

THIS MONTH WE EXTOL THE VIRTUES OF TEAL AND BLUE WITH A RANGE OF LUXURY PRODUCTS INSPIRED BY NATURE TO ENSURE YOU CAN STAND AS PROUD AS A PEACOCK

1. The scent of a starry starry night from Goutal...

Goutal’s Etoile D’une Nuit is a scent for any woman who knows that all eyes will be on her.

Steep your every moment in classic glamour with this Eau de Parfum Spray, with its fruity-floral fragrance.

In the final few moments before heading out for the evening, the Etoile D’une Nuit adds the final finishing touches to your grace, with intense floral scent with base notes of leather created by Camille Goutal.

5. Walk on the Wild Side with Ted Baker’s makeup bag...

Who better to guard your makeup than a wild animal? Ted Baker’s Houdinii [sic] tiger-adorned makeup bag is fully lined and created in neoprene so it’s easy to clean.

Finished with a rose-gold coloured zip to keep its contents secure, it’s stylish and practical, £29.

£89/100ml.

2. Manifesting Magic

Created by MAC, this limited edition Disney tie-in lip colour is available in four shades. Friend Like Me, is shown here, a neutral beige amplified to even your lip colour and reference the character, Princess Jasmine’s strong-willed beauty and eastern promise, £17.50/3g.

3. Mermaid Mascara

Urban Decay’s Cannonball mascara is ideal for your beachside holiday. Its ultra waterproof formula promises to stay put no matter what, and as it’s a smooth, light gel rather than a liquid, it never feels clumpy or caked-on, £16.50/11ml.

4. Marine Micellar

La Mer’s cleansing micellar water uses marine microcapsules to clear make-up, and sweep away impurities and pollutants.

It also delivers the rich hydration and soothing synonymous with La Mer to renew and smooth your skin, £72/200ml.

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6. Enhance Your Hair Using Laser Power...!

This wacky-looking device could be the secret to ensuring healthier, fuller hair. It’s the hands-free HairMax LaserBand, designed to be worn like a hair band and to cradle your scalp, using nourishing laser light to energise and revitalise your hair follicles to regrow your hair. In less than 90 seconds you can treat your entire scalp or easily target problem areas like the front hair line to stimulate hair growth, £774.95.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, prices are RRP.

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Purveyors of Luxury Eyewear Since 1979

WOOW mens glasses - range of colours in stock now.

43/44 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8BS Tel: 01652 653595. Web: www.obriensopticians.co.uk

Call for an appointment or pop in to view our latest designer eyewear.

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CONEYS THEN & NOW

Scott Crowson is the businessman now heading up one of the county’s oldest fashion retailers. e secret? Simple, he says. Remain faithful to the retailer’s commitment to quality, and balance good old fashioned service with up to the minute style...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Taking on a business is no mean feat, especially when that business is some 160 years old.

Coneys fashions has been synonymous with style since the 1850s, when it began life as a tailors and outfitters.

The business originated in Alford with Richard Coney creating his gentleman’s outfitters and tailors shop. By 1932 the shop had stores in Alford, Horncastle, Boston, Grimsby, Woodhall, Louth, Peterborough and even Finchley.

Boston’s store proved a success and eventually outlasted all others, with the second generation Alec & Madge Coney settling in the town.

In the 1950s the store was based in Wide Bargate in what is now WHSmith’s newsagents, but moved to its present location on the corner of Wide Bargate and Tunnard Street in a tobacconists and china shop owned by Bill Maltby.

Coneys later acquired and combined the property into its current location, with Bill Maltby acquiring the contract to sell

Mercedes cars on a site now occupied by Gala Bingo.Two important arrivals made a real impact on the store.

Firstly the retail clothing industry, with ready-to-wear gents’ clothing which gradually usurped tailoring.

Secondly, a Coneys institution, the exceptionally wonderful Philip Curtis, who celebrates 40 years with the company, providing a canny eye for what Boston’s best dressed men should be wearing and offering advice accordingly.

Formerly of Carnaby Street, King’s Road and Regent Street, Philip moved up to Boston and remembers a time when the store had over 1,000 suits in stock, but sadly tailoring has gradually given way to ready to wear fashions.

Remarkably, ladies fashions didn’t make an appearance in the store until the 1970s, the department first being managed by Beryl Jessop, stocking names like Alexon, Monde and Baslar. The department was later managed by third generation Coney, Gillian.

The store extended into a former Fyffes >>

“Remarkably, ladies fashions didn’t appear in the store until the 1970s!”

Opposite: Scott Crowson heads up fashion retailer Coneys, which was established in 1856.

Above: Coneys now has 7,500sq ft retail space and 10,000 items over 40 brands.

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Main: Celebrating his 40th anniversary at the store, Coneys institution and style guru Philip Curtis.

>> Banana warehouse on Tunnard Street which was given a first floor to accommodate Alix coffee shop and a department for younger fashions.

Lincoln fashion retailer Scott’s entry into the business and his subsequent buyout 10 years ago means the 7,500sq ft retail space now houses no fewer than 40 brands and 10,000 items.

Today, halo brands for the company include Marc Cain, Ted Baker and Tommy Hilfiger for ladies, Paul & Shark, Hugo Boss and Armani for gents. The emphasis is still on quality, though, and with the 12-strong team including full time seamstress Cathy Grint, anyone from 18 to 80 can look great, feel great and be assured of the very best quality clothing in Boston, courtesy of the fashion institution that is Coneys. n Find Out More: Coneys is based on Wide Bargate, Boston PE21 6RX. Call 01205 311355 or see coneysdesignerwear.co.uk.

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SiNCE 1856 34-38 WidE BaRgaTE, BOSTON, LiNCS PE21 6RX

Shop all your favourite designers that you know and love at Coneys Lincoln and Boston. We offer a large selection of premium branded clothing, shoes and accessories together with an unbeatable service.

www.coneysdesignerwear.co.uk Facebook.com/coneyslincoln 225 High Street, Lincoln LN2 1HW T. 01522 511 187 Open: Mon to Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 11am – 4pm

Facebook.com/coneysboston 34/36 Wide Bargate, Boston PE21 6RX T. 01205 311 355 Open: Mon to Sat 10am – 5:30pm, Sun 11am – 4pm

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ALL THE TIME

in THE WORLD Family jewellers george hewitt & son have five generations of experience providing their customers with beautiful jewellery. e company have been purveyors of rolex watches for over a century, so there’s nobody better to ensure you have all the time in the world...

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geOrge heWItt & sOn JeWeLLers is a fifth-generation family business established in 1871 by local farmer and renowned horseman George Hewitt. Today Hewitt’s is run by Jonathan Hewitt assisted by shop Manager Peter Booker FGA (Fellowship of the Gemmological Association) and long serving dedicated staff.

Peter is mentoring Helen Skipworth who has been studying Gemmology for the past three years. Helen hopes to gain the same prestigious FGA qualification as Peter.

It is recognised as the highest qualification in the Jewellery trade.

Helen has a keen interest in the extensive ranges of gem rings on offer and is also the Tudor watch ambassador for Hewitt’s.

Hazel Beer is our specialist for Fope and George Jensen jewellery brands and also looks after the service side of the watch business.

Mel Meadows has recently joined our team having come from a watch and jewellery background. Other international brands in store are Picchiotti, Mikimoto Pearls and Mont Blanc.

Christina Hewitt the ‘Prodigal Daughter’ joined the family business in 2017. Christina lived and worked in Kent for several years and latterly worked in a Rolex Boutique in Brisbane, Australia for two years. The last six months as Manager. Christina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and joins our young and enthusiastic sales team, guided by the older generation!

Celebrating a One Hundred Year Anniversary as purveyors of Rolex watches, G. Hewitt & Son are the sole Rolex Official Retailer for Lincolnshire.

The longest established Rolex family business operating in the UK are a 5th generation firm. In a typical week, they will have visitors to their Rolex Showroom from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Skegness and all corners of the county. Hewitt’s have become a destination store and people come for the experience and the service. Another anniversary is looming on the horizon. In 2021 G. Hewitt & Son celebrate 150 years in business on Victoria Street.

“We have had 2 teams visit Baselworld 2019 in Switzerland during March. Baselworld is the largest watch and jewellery show in the world and is where Rolex introduce the latest creations in its Oyster Collection,” says Jonathan Hewitt.

“It’s worth a visit to Hewitt’s as we provide the kind of service a mouse click cannot deliver. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly and knowledgeable staff.” n

Above: Christina Hewitt, Johnathan Hewitt, Peter Booker and Mel Meadows at the Grimsby based retailer.

Find Out More: G Hewitt & Son is based on Victoria Street South, Grimsby DN31 1DP. Call 01472 342609 or see www.ghewitt.co.uk.

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MR MASSOD SHAFAFY, SENIOR CONSULTANT SPINAL SURGEON DISCUSSES TREATMENT OPTIONS OF SCIATICA.

Mr Shafafy is an internationally renowned consultant. His specialisms span the treatment of complex spinal conditions in both adults and children; his practice, meanwhile, covers comprehensive patient care across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and London and now at the Avicenna Clinic in Peterborough. Mr Shafafy world class medical expertise is supported by cuttingedge facilities, infrastructure and technology – all conveniently located under one roof.

Amongst Mr Shafafy’s most commonly treated conditions is sciatica: characterised by pain which radiates from the lower spine, the discomfort can extend through buttocks and legs. Ranging from the mild to the excruciating, sciatic pain – medically termed lumbar radiculopathy – is a surprisingly common condition. While sciatica is relatively prevalent, it’s very different from general back pain. Patients often describe it as one of the worst pains imaginable, and find it difficult to be comfortable in one position for as little as 10 minutes. While its distinctive radiating pain – which can spread to encompass both sides of the leg – is a well-known hallmark of sciatica,tingling and numbness are also classic giveaways.

While the general population has an 8090% chance of experiencing back pain in their lifetime, more than one in fifty of these patients will go on to develop sciatica.

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– sometimes in conjunction with irritation – of one or more of the sciatic nerve roots.

The sciatic nerve is the largest in the human body, and running from the lower spine through the back of both thighs, this nerve only ends where you hit the ground. In fact, the sciatic nerve connects your spinal cord with your leg and foot muscles – so while it’s clearly playing a crucial role in everyday movement, it’s also easy to see how susceptible the nerve might be to strain, injury or exposure to damage. Often, this comes when a disc in the spine ‘slips’ to one side or the other, pressing on the sciatic nerve as it exits the spinal canal.

If that sounds like you, don’t despair!

While persistent sciatica may warrant an MRI scan, followed by examination and intervention, the condition’s more usual treatments are simpler and largely effective. They tend to begin with conservative management: that first step can include the use of painkillers, maintenance of a healthy weight and posture, as well as committing to regular tailored exercises.

In other cases, injections – perineural, nerve root or transforaminal epidural – can be valuable weapons in the war against sciatica.

Generally, this course of treatment is administered to patients experiencing pain down one leg which is linked to the irritation of a specific nerve root. Injections can also be used for diagnostic purposes (if, for instance, an MRI scan is unable to identify which nerve in particular is causing trouble), or to help patients

undertake treatments like physiotherapy – which would otherwise be impossible – by alleviating particularly severe pain. Similarly, spinal epidural injections can be used when multiple roots are causing simultaneous problems; however, and while injections can be invaluable in avoiding open surgery, the doctor’s golden rule is as true for sciatica as anything else: Nothing Works For Everyone. As such, it’s really important to discuss all your options thoroughly with a consultant before making a final decision about treatment.

Should surgical intervention be deemed necessary, rest assured that its prognoses are overwhelmingly positive. Studies show that 7580% of patients are free of leg pain following surgery, and 65-70% remain pain-free after 5 years. While tingling and numbness might improve too, they’re less likely to be fully resolved by surgery – and ultimately, outcomes are as various as the patients which experience them. Mr Shafafy couldn’t be better placed to evaluate these minute details which makeor-break effective treatment plans – after all, there’s no substitute for decades at the forefront of spinal medicine.

From diagnosis to recovery, and through every stage in between, Avicenna Clinic offers the ultimate in patient care and results.n To book an appointment with Mr Shafafy at The Avicenna Clinic in Peterborough please call 0330 202 0597. For more information about the clinic please visit the clinic website www.avicennaclinic.com.

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It’s known unapologetically as the best department store in the world, a playground for the über-wealthy whose cash is burning a hole in their pockets.

With 10,000 daily visitors, 1,000,000 square feet of selling space, 12,000 employees and revenues of £2bn a year, it’s worth a visit... if you can get past the dress code!

Words: Carissa Smith.

Celebrity Shoppers, Best food Hall in Britain, iconic green bags.

Everybody knows Harrods. It’s Britain’s most loved store, a tourist attraction and a part of our British History.

In fact, Harrods attracts over 15 million customers each year, employs over 12,000 people of 100 different nationalities and has a net income of roughly £2bn. Harrods motto, paradoxically given its luxury leanings - is Omnia Omnibus Ubique: all things for all people, everywhere. With over 330 departments, and a million square feet of sales space, at least the ‘all things’ bit is correct.

Harrods was established in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod.

The Knightsbridge store began in a single room, employing just two assistants and a messenger boy. The store’s main produce was tea and groceries. With help from Harrod’s Son, Charles Digby Harrod, Harrod’s rapidly expanded and by 1881 it employed 100 people and was a thriving retail store providing medicines, perfumes, stationery, fruits and vegetables.

The store suffered a disaster in early December 1833 when a fire broke out however the owners persisted and the store reopened, with the help of architect Charles William Stephens. During this time Harrods extended credit for the first time to some of their best customers including Oscar Wilde, Charlie Chaplin, Sigmund Freud and many members of the British Royal Family.

In 1889 Charles Harrod sold his interest in the store for £120,000 via a stock market flotation and Harrods became a public company.

The new company was called Harrod's Stores Limited.

In 1898 it featured one of the world’s first escalators. This was a nerve-racking experience for customers. However, shoppers were given a glass of brandy at the top of the escalator to help them overcome the ordeal.

Harrods, also played it’s part during World War II, and made uniforms, parachutes and parts for Lancaster bombers. In 1959 Harrods was purchased by House of Fraser and in 1985 the store returned to private ownership and was bought by Egyptian born Mohamed Al Fayed and his brother Ali for £615m.

Harrods is replete with fascinating architecture featuring Egyptian designs, terracotta tiles, Art Nouveau windows and a baroque-style dome. Al Fayed used his inspiration and his tenure can be remembered through the Egyptian features in the store.

When his son Dodi Al Fayed died with the Princess of Wales in August 1997, his father created a memorial to the couple in the prestigious store. The bronze statue depicts the couple dancing. After this fatal crash Al Fayed made allegations about the accident and the British Royal Family. In 2000, he also made a controversial decision to not renew his royal warrant. His reasoning being that it would be ‘totally misleading and hypocritical’ to display the Royal Crescent as the Royal Family haven’t shopped in Harrods for several years.

Harrods, has also experienced Bomb attacks by the IRA. In 1983, six people were killed and 75 injured after a car exploded in a street nearby and in 1993, four people were injured when a bomb was placed in a litter bin outside.

Harrods: e world’s largest department store...

WELL-HEELED LOCALS Around 60% of the department store’s customers live in the so-called Tiara Triangle... the three mile area of Kensington and Knightsbridge. The store sells over 5,000 brands across 330 departments.

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RISING FROM THE ASHES The current store was only built in 1883.

The original building and the business - at 105 Brompton Road - as founded

by Charles Henry Harrod burnt down in 1883 with all four floors destroyed.

AN ESSEX BOY ‘MADE GOOD’ The store’s founder, Charles Henry Harrod was born in Essex in 1799 and was originally a tea trader, who later diversified into drapery. The store was originally quite democratic, and became ‘posh’ later on.

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In 2010 Harrods was bought by the Qatari Holdings - the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar - for £1.5 Billion. Even though Al Fayed denied the sales in the days before, his spokesman said: “In reaching the decision to retire, [Fayed] wished to ensure that the legacy and traditions that he has built up in Harrods would be continued.”

Half of the sale was used to pay bank debts of £625 million.

Harrods sells both luxury and everyday items, over seven floors. The store has more than a million square feet of space, which makes it the biggest department store in Europe. Its featured brands include Dolce and Gabbana, Dior, Alexandra McQueen, Manolo Blahnik.

One of Harrods’ most popular departments is their shoe department. In 2003 the store featured the world’s most expensive shoes, designed by Stuart Weitzman with a price tag of £1m. They were made up of 642 round and oval rubies and spun platinum.

These shoes were inspired by the famous ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and were guarded 24 hours a day. In 2007 the store took security one step further and hired a live Egyptian Cobra to guard Rene Caovilla sandals. The sandals were encrusted with ruby, sapphire and diamonds and valued at £62,000.

As well as the jewellery department, Harrods also has a famous toy department and was inspiration for A A Milne’s classic Winnie The Pooh. In 1921 Milne’s wife bought their son, Christopher Robin, a teddy bear which he called Winnie. More recently in 2013, Harrods launched the Cinderella inspired Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique to turn children into a Disney Princess, with their own fairy Godmother.

Another famous department was the store’s pet shop. The pet department opened in 1917 and sold a vast array of animals… including snakes, elephants and alligators!

Harrods sold these exotic animals for more than 50 years until most were outlawed by the 1976 Endangered Species Act. One of the most popular animal purchases was Christian the lion cub. Christian was acquired from a Zoo in Illfracombe and was later realised into the wild by his owners.

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“Having been open for over 270 years and with, approximately 10,000 people visiting every day, Harrods is a national icon...”

The store has also been a pioneer in the food retail since 1834 and stocks high-end products from all over the globe. You can visit the fresh market hall, the roastery and bake hall, and not forgetting the fine wines and spirit rooms. Visiting the Food Hall can be a full day experience and if it leaves you peckish, worry not; Harrods also boosts a total of 14 restaurants in the store.

Of course, if you are thinking of visiting Harrods remember there is also a dress code. Introduced in 1989 shoppers could not wear high-cut, Bermuda or beach shorts; swimwear; cycling shorts and flip flops or thong sandals.

In 2019 the dress code has relaxed (slightly) and the firm’s website now advises that you must be wearing ‘proper attire, including tops and shirts [which] must be worn at all times. The store reserves the right to ‘refuse entry to anyone wearing attire that we

consider inappropriate,’ whilst visible tattoos and clothing that features ‘objectionable language or designs’ are not permitted.

As well as the firm’s flagship Harrods store in Knightsbridge, Harrods has also expanded into Heathrow, Gatwick and Qatar airports and on the QE2 cruise ship.

Its store fronts are renowned for their iconic green umbrellas and impressive store window displays, especially at Christmas when between 11,000-12,000 light bulbs are used to light up the shop front. The lights are a fantastic display and rumoured that at least 300 bulbs everyday need replacing.

Having been open for over 270 years and with, on average, approximately 10,000 people visiting every day, the store is a true British icon and remains as one of London’s main tourist attractions. n Harrods is based on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL. See www.harrods.com.

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Miscellany

By way of a digestif, it’s Miscellany. This feature in Pride includes snippets of information you may not have known, book reviews, county history and interesting locals. Enjoy! nAUtIcAL KnOWLeDge

e Big top at Lincoln castle

Roll up! As the circus comes to town, we investigate its origins

“Hoist the main sail” - This is the yacht’s main sail. This catches a lot of wind, and is where the majority of the yacht’s speed is generated when sailing.

“Port” & “Starboard” - Left and right. The term starboard derives from ‘steorbord,’ meaning the side on which the ship is steered before they had rudders on their centrelines. A steering oar at the stern of the ship on the right hand side of the ship, because more people are right-handed. Since the steering oar was on the right side of the boat, it would tie up at the wharf on the other side. Hence the left side was called port.

“Tacking” & “Jibing” - Turning the board to catch or avoid the wind.

“Nautical Mile” - A measure of distance on the water, equal to 1,852 meters.

“Loggerheads” - An iron ball attached to a long handle was a loggerhead.

When heated it was used to seal the pitch in deck seams. It was sometimes a handy weapon for quarrelling crewmen.

“Chock-a-block” - A block and tackle is a pulley system used on sailing ships to hoist the sails. The phrase describes what occurs when the system is raised to its fullest extent – when there is no more rope free and the blocks jam tightly together. n

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The circus rose to its popularity in the Victorian period. During the era only a ‘certain class’ would go to watch the circus although this quickly changed due to it’s popularity. It rapidly became available to all. In the mid-19th century there were hundreds of circuses.

Track riding was the most popular attraction, but other acts such as jugglers, aerial

acts, trapeze and equestrian acts were also key attractions.

There was even an aquatic circus where the circus ring was flooded with water.

The famous circus proprietors during the Victorian period were Barnum & Bailey in the US, Banister and West, Price and Powell, Abraham Saunders and Lord George Sanger.

The Movie hit of 2017, The Greatest Showman focuses on P.T Barnham’s first circus in New York City. P T Barnham, who was 60 years old when he started his first circus.

Lincolnshire Tribute: This August Lincoln Castle hosts its very own Victorian Circus.

Be amazed at the galloping horses, jugglers and fire-breathers. Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th August.

The modern circus was invented in London by trick horse-rider Philip Astley, who opened his Amphitheatre of Equestrian Arts in London, in 1768.

A standard circus ring remains 42-feet in diameter, the size originally established by Astley.

Enrico Rastelli (1896 - 1931) was the greatest juggler of all time, able to juggle ten balls at once.

The word clown is believed to come from the Icelandic word klunni, meaning a clumsy person.

The first elephant to appear in a British circus performed at Covent Garden in 1810. n

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MISCELLANY

The Duckworth Lewis Formula

MARTYN DOBSON, CEO OF LINCOLN CRICKET TALKS US THROUGH THE DUCKWORTH LEWIS STERN METHOD The Duckworth Lewis Stern method (DLS) is basically a mathematical formula, says Martyn Dobson, CEO of Lincolnshire Cricket.

“It’s designed to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances. It is accepted to be the most accurate method of setting a target score.”

6th August 1809: Alfred, Lord Tennyson Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria's reign born in the village of Somersby in the Wolds.

Tennyson is remembered with a statue outside Lincoln Cathedral.

5th August 1948: Raymond Neal ‘Ray’ Clemence, MBE Raymond was an England international football goalkeeper, born in Skegness.

22nd August 1888 Violet Farebrother: Actress, born in Grimsby, star of Easy Virtue (1928). n

An Award Winning Beach in cleethorpes

It’s based on the number of overs lost, the stage of an innings when the overs are lost and wickets in hand at the time of the interruption.

The method was devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis.

Lincolnshire Cricket is responsible for the promotion of cricket in the county both for performance and as a pastime. The organisation is hosting an event in Lincoln on Friday 23rd

Lincolnshire Birthdays in August

Visit Cleethorpes this summer.

The Beach has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag again...!

August aimed at introducing people to cricket. For more information, see www.lincscricket.co.uk or call 01522 528838. n

An A-Z of stamford Places, People, History by Chris Davies Local author and historian Chris Davies has lived in Stamford for almost forty years and is current chairman of the Stamford Survey Group. In his new book, Chris Davies takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of Stamford’s history, through its narrow medieval streets and fascinating jumble of buildings, along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places.

Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Stamford will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

The A-Z of Stamford is 96 pages, with 100 illustrations, £14.99 from good bookshops. n

A Blue Flag beach has to pass 16 out of 20 bathing quality tests, undertaken by the Environment Agency. The Blue Flag shows the beach has excellent facilities, is litter free and has a high standard of water quality. Councillor Callum Procter, new cabinet member for tourism said: “I am delighted with the news that Cleethorpes has once again been given this prestigious award.

It reflects the hard work and dedication of staff to maintain consistently high standards” Fun Fact: This year a total of 71 beaches have

been awarded Blue Flag status - that’s up from 65 last year.

Blue plaque of the month: Brenda Fisher, English Channel swimmer Brenda Fisher, was born and raised in Scartho, North East Lincolnshire. In August 1951, Brenda Fisher swam the English Channel, breaking the women's world record time. Brenda took 12 hours 42 minutes to

complete the 21 mile swim in 1951, beating the last time by 38 minutes. At Brenda’s home coming a staggering crowd of 60,000 people lined the streets of Grimsby and Cleethorpes to greet her. After retiring from

distance swimming, Brenda became a swimming teacher in Grimsby. In 2015, her biography was published.

Blonde In Deep Water is written by local journalist Lucy Wood. n

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CHATTERTONS SOLICITORS & WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Life begins (Legally) at 40 roberT CeLebrATes FoUr DeCADes In The Job Congratulations this month to one of the most talented and friendly solicitors in Lincolnshire as Chattertons celebrates colleague Robert Clark’s 40th year in the legal industry!

A Grantham solicitor who became qualified just before Margaret Thatcher became prime minister is celebrating 40 years of being in the job.

Robert Clark, who has worked for Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management for more than half of his career, says he enjoys the job ‘more than ever!’”

“I’ve seen a lot of changes within the industry since I started out, but none of it has changed how I feel about the job,” Robert added.

“I enjoy it more than ever, as my main focus is also trying to achieve an outcome which is beneficial to my clients.”

Robert officially began his career on 2nd April 1979, when he started working for a small firm, gaining varied experience within many areas of the legal system.

However, he wanted to concentrate on specific areas of the law, so accepted a job with Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management in 1997 at the company’s Horncastle office, before transferring to the firm’s Grantham office five years later.

Robert, who is a father of three children, said: “Moving to Chattertons meant I could focus more on civil disputes and commercial property.

It’s a great team which is probably why I’ve stuck around for more than 20 years!”

Now an integral member of both the Personal Injury and Dispute Resolution Teams, Robert says he currently has no plans to retire, but will be marking his career landmark with a trip to Chicago with family.

“It is a tremendous achievement to have worked as a solicitor for 40 years and we’re proud to have such an experienced, hard-working and loyal member of the team,” says Edward Conway, CEO. “Robert brings a wealth of experience to all the cases he undertakes. Not only is he an expert in contractual disputes, negligence claims and debt recovery, but he has also developed a specialism in property related disputes, particularly relating to commercial property.

“We will be raising a glass to Robert on his return from his much-deserved holiday and look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.” n Find out More: Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management is a leading chain of solicitors and provider of wealth management services in the county. It provides a wide range of services delivering advice to individuals and businesses. The firm has 10 offices across the region and in Grantham.

For more information about Chattertons, call 01780 764145 or visit www.chattertons.com.

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Open for L U X U RY

M OTO R I N G

Business

how does that Van morrison lyric go again? ‘smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly!’

If you’re likeminded to enjoy the last shimmer of sunshine in the dying days of summer and the fresh air, rather than an air conditioned cocoon, we present our pick of best convertible grand tourers and sports cars, each of which is unequivocally open for business...

Words: Rob Davis.

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IT’s IronIC that despite our sub-par climate, the Uk remains the most popular market for convertibles with 70,000 a year sold in 2018. e best selling Uk convertible is the mini, but if your budget is a bit permissive, you’re spoilt for choice with a range of desirable drop tops lifting their lids just in time for summer.

We’ve picked two of the most recently releases gTs, each with four seats and a usable boot, both offering unabashed luxury within their cabins. We’re also presenting two more sports-focused models for keener drivers, two seaters that sacrifice practicality for gorgeous looks.

First up is the bentley Continental gT. In its coupé form it has already impressed us with a cabin that’s not only state-of-theart, but also beautifully finished.

Whilst the car is available with both v8 and W12 engines, we’d stick to the former; a case of success over excess.

BMW’s 840d xDrive.

e 4.0 eight cylinder is good for 198mph on a closed track and reaches 60mph in 4.1 seconds, with 550ps and 770nm torque whilst achieving 23mpg. ough the car leaves nobody wanting more performance, and with a 358 litre boot (for context a Ford Focus has 273 litres) plus four full-sized seats, it’s practical enough for its class to provide practical day-to-day motoring, sports performance and limousine levels of luxury all in one package. At £175,000, there’s a premium to be paid, but the bentley is probably the

most well-reconciled, effortlessly beautiful and of course of british grand tourer on the market today. at’s not to say, though, that bentley is without challengers. Its s-Class convertible is a direct challenger and in Amg s63 convertible form, at £140,000, undercuts the bentley by quite a margin. however the mercedes is harder and more sports oriented - less focused on luxury. both models have a newer, and significantly cheaper challenger in the form of bmW’s new 840d xDrive at £81,655.

Unusually for a car in its class the 8-series is a diesel. It’s two cylinders down on its rivals but displaces slightly more at 4.4 litres. 60mph is reached in 5.2 seconds but the car achieves 38.7mpg so it’s perhaps even more practical for a day-to-day commute than the bentley. both the bentley and the bmW channel their power through an eight-speed automatic gearboxes and all wheel drive for grip and safety. >>

Main: Bentley’s Continental GT Convertible is the best, most luxurious grand tourer on the market today, usable day-to-day, well-reconciled and beautifully built, right here in Britain.

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Main: Jaguar’s F-Type convertible.

Top/Right: Porsche’s 911 Speedster.

Interior Pictures, Clockwise from Top Left: Bentley’s Continental GT; BMW’s 840; Jaguar’s F-Type; Porche’s 911 Speedster.

>> In our mind, the confluence of a diesel engine in a soft-top GT is irreconcilable, whilst the Mercedes is too hard-edged to be considered here.

That makes the beautiful Bentley with its epic craftsmanship and luxury the most recommendable car. Whilst the V12 may be a more technically impressive engine, we’d stick with the V8. Speaking of how to build a better Bentley, we’d also stick to more muted colour schemes. British Racing Green and linen hide please; none of those garish orange paint jobs or red leather interiors.

If, however, your need for practicality is less prevalent, one of the best-looking sporty soft tops in the world today is the impressive Jaguar F-Type.

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“Porsche’s new 911 Speedster is a two-seater open top version but with a unique based on a previous model in from 1948..”

Prices begin at a comparatively frugal £51,400 for a 2.0 four cylinder turbo model and rise to £118,990 for the 5.0 V8 supercharged all-wheel drive version.

The most modest F-Type sprints to 60mph in 5.4 seconds and reaches 155mph on a track. We’d question whether there’s any greater need for more power, especially with the top down. It’s well-equipped, but put your money towards some choice optional extras like smart upholstery and in-car technology rather than more power.

Doing so means you’ll have one of the best looking and desirable sports cars available today. Of course, it’s hardly appropriate to talk about sports cars without mentioning Porsche’s 911.

Recently we profiled the 911’s new convertible model, but for enthusiasts the company has just released a new model. The 911 Speedster is a two-seater open top version but with a unique body based on a previous model in from 1948. Race oriented, lighter in weight and designer for purists or avid

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collectors, only 1948 Speedsters will be produced, with a 4.0 flat-six engine and 510ps. The car’s unique selling point is its double-bubble streamlined headrest cowls, made of carbon fibre, covering a weight saving roof.

Unlike the convertible, the Speedster is only available with a manual gearbox and is available with unique heritage decals.

Stylistically unique, it may be, but there’s a huge price increase commanded over the £105,000 convertible. The Speedster costs £211,599.

However, well-heeled Porsche devotees can find some solace not just in the car’s appearance, but also in the knowledge that the model’s rarity means it’s likely to appreciate in value significantly. n

The Facts: Price, performance...

Bentley Continental GT Convertible:

Jaguar F-Type Convertible:

BMW 850:

Porsche 911 Speedster:

Engine: 4.0V8 twin turbocharged with eight speed auto and all-wheel drive.

Power: 550PS. Torque: 770Nm. 0-60mph: 4.0 secs. Top Speed: 198mph.

Fuel Economy (Combined): 23mpg.

Price: £175,000.

Engine: 4.4V6 twin turbocharged with eight speed auto and all-wheel drive.

Power: 316PS. Torque: 680Nm. 0-60mph: 5.2 secs. Top Speed: 155mph.

Fuel Economy (Combined): 38.7mpg.

Price: £81,655.

Engine: 2.0V4 turbocharged with eight speed auto and rear-wheel drive.

Power: 300PS. Torque: 400Nm. 0-60mph: 5.4 secs. Top Speed: 155mph.

Fuel Economy (Combined): 30.4mpg.

Price: £51,400.

Engine: 4.0V6 naturally aspirated with six-sped manual and rear-wheel drive.

Power: 510PS. Torque: 470Nm. 0-60mph: 4.0 secs. Top Speed: 192mph.

Fuel Economy (Combined): 38.7mpg.

Price: £211,599.

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Boston Business Boosted by £200,000

CASH FROM BUSINESS RATES IN BOSTON TO BE USED TO HELP THE AREA...

BOSTON Boston Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to make £100,000 of £388,000 retained locally from business rates available as an incentive for firms to grow and invest.

A further £100,000 is to be used to fund a business grants scheme to nurture and enable business.

Up to £25,000 will go into High Street technology, to encourage consumers to use the High Street in different ways to increase visits.

A project to provide electric vehicle charging points will receive £18,500 and £800 will support Lincolnshire County Council’s skills initiative to create enterprise advisers to link schools with business.

Lincolnshire was chosen as a pilot area by the Government’s Department of Communities and Local Government for a ‘business rates localisation initiative’ in

Image: Dean Fisher, Dean’s Aerial Photography.

2018/19. The money is to be used for projects to promote and deliver improved economic activity, including one-off and longer-term projects.

Belvoir invests in new bottling kit for its elderflower drinks

INVESTMENT WILL HELP COMPANY REDUCE WASTE FOR ITS 30,000,000 ANNUAL BOTTLES

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A relocation discount will support local businesses wishing to grow and invest in the borough. Cash will be available to growth businesses able to satisfy a growth board GRANTHAM Drinks producer, Belvoir Fruit Farms has invested £1.3m in new equipment to improve efficiencies at the site, and to reduce the carbon footprint of the business.

The family run business which makes its iconic Elderflower Cordial with 3.5m elderflowers handpicked from their own plantations and those growing wild in the surrounding counties, opened a £3m state of the art factory and bottling line back in 2015.

Since then Belvoir has seen consistent growth in sales of its natural, premium soft drinks – in 2018 sales of their ready to

that a grant will enable match funding by the business to create or safeguard jobs. n For more information on Boston Borough Council’s initiative, see www.mybostonuk.com. drink Pressés increased by 11% while Cordials grew by 24%.

To ensure the bottling of their products is as efficient as possible, the company has invested £1.3m on a new rinser, filler and capper machine as well as a new palletiser and automatic wrapper, to fill the bottles better but also pack with less waste and wrap the pallets automatically.

The turnover for the business in 2018 was £25.2m, the company employs 115 staff and each year Belvoir fills between 25 and 30 million glass bottles exporting to 36 countries. n

UNIVERSITY 17TH IN GUARDIAN GUIDE

£1,000,000 funding boost to regenerate Cleethorpes GRIMSBY & CLEETHORPES

LINCOLN The University of Lincoln has risen to 17th in The Guardian University Guide 2020.

This latest success follows a series of great achievements over the last year including a multi-million pound grant to advance research into a ‘Holy Grail’ medical imaging system for cancer patients, the establishment of Lincolnshire’s first medical school in partnership with the University of Notting-

ham, and a top ten ranking in the National Student Survey.

The University was rated TEF Gold – the highest standard possible – in a national independent assessment of teaching quality in higher education.

Professor Mary Stuart, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln, said: “The University of Lincoln goes from strength to strength.

I am extremely proud!” n

Porsche Nottingham takes part in Restoracing Champs READY, SET, GO... FOR THE PORSCHE CLASSIC RESTORACING CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

The coffers of Cleethorpes’ regeneration fund have been boosted by £1m, which will be used to enhance and extend public spaces along Sea Road, and create a pavilion and events space.

High quality restaurant, retailers and leisure businesses are being invited into the regenerated spaces, as part of the programme with Cleethorpes Regeneration Programme and the Coastal Communities Fund. The project will also regenerate Alexandra Road and High Street. n

NOTTINGHAM 2019 sees the return of the Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship, organised by Porsche Cars Great Britain and Porsche Club Great Britain to celebrate the 2017 20th anniversary of the first 986 Boxster produced in Stuttgart, Germany.

Porsche Centres from across the UK sourced & restored their very own 986 Boxster S models, prepared to race standards.

In August 2018 Porsche Centre Nottingham was proudly awarded the Mechanical Restoration Award for all the hard work and dedication restoring their Boxster. n See www.porschenottingham.co.uk.

£155,000

Lincoln in Top 20

GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE has been chosen to receive £155,000 to further support the creation of three Food Enterprise Zones. The funding from central Government is part of a half-million-pound package to support economic growth and investment. Investments include £1.8 million in the Europarc FEZ site in Grimsby; £2 million for the Hemswell FEZ, and £2.4 million for the new Agri-food Centre of Excellence in Holbeach. n

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NEWS In Brief GRANTHAM

GRANTHAM LAWYER SELECTED FOR LEADING NATIONAL LEGAL ROLE A personal injury solicitor from Grantham law firm JMP Solicitors has been elected for a top national legal role as part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).

With 40 years of legal experience, Neil McKinley of JMP will join the APIL executive committee, leading the 3,600-member not-for-profit organisation in campaigning for justice of injured claimants.

Neil has been employed at JMP Solicitors since 2016.

He specialises in accident claims and industrial disease claims at the firm and has litigated and advised on hundreds of asbestos related claims. n 01476 565295, jmp-solicitors.com.

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