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WELCOME

very warm welcome to our December edition as we all become very excited indeed for the forthcoming season of festive celebrations. In this edition we’ve tried to bring our readers the highlights of a Lincolnshire Christmas.

We begin this edition with nine pages of gifts for him, for her, for youngsters and for our four-legged friends, curated by our editorial team from the kind of local independent businesses that deserve our support throughout the year, but especially during the festive shopping season. We’re also bringing to our readers’ minds the best Lincolnshire food and drink to celebrate the season, and as well as products for your own Christmas table, we’ll pay a visit to a unique restaurant in the Vale of Belvoir where Rich Stevens and his brigade have created a tasting menu with no fewer than 20 courses. March 2023 saw the appointment of the new Bishop of Lincoln The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, who provides us with his Christmas message later in this edition, and remaining in Uphill Lincoln, we’re enjoying a look around a beautiful Georgian property currently on the market, and meeting Csaba Vass, one of the sculptors working on a very cool new event for the city, Lincoln’s Ice Trail! Executive Editor Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas!

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Our December cover shows Belton House’s magical after-dark illuminations. Enjoy them from 24th November to 31st December, see later in this edition for details! 3

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CONTENTS NEWS & EVENTS

FOOD & DRINK

NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across the county including the return of 2,000 Santas raising money for local charities in Lincoln!

DINING OUT This month we visit the epic Restaurant Jericho to sample an impressive 20-course tasting menu.

WHAT’S ON Live music and theatre

FESTIVE FOOD Celebrating

productions throughout December, plus a roundup of the season’s most raucous pantomimes!

HIGHLIGHTS 15

THE GIFT GUIDE Thoughtful and luxurious gifts from independent retailers across Lincolnshire for him, for her, for youngsters and for your pets!

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BISHOP STEPHEN CONWAY A Christmas greeting from The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, appointed Bishop of Lincoln in March 2023.

some of Lincolnshire’s best festive food and drink producers.

RECIPES & WINE Festive treats.

HOMES & GARDENS 56

WELCOME HOME A Georgian property, right in the heart of Lincoln!

HOMES Christmas style for your home.

WREATH MAKING Sustainability and seasonality with florist Claire Sutton.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 25,000sq ft of festivity at Gates.

LIFESTYLE

THE LINCOLN ICE TRAIL

Wrap up warm as we meet Csaba Vass, one of the sculptors of the brand new Lincoln Ice Trail.

FASHION Party fashions, accessories, cosmetics and perfume.

HIGH LIFE Raising money for Cancer Research in Louth.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Lincoln Santa Run returns for 2023 LINCOLN It’s all ho, ho, go in Lincoln this month as the Lincoln Santa Fun Run takes place on Sunday 17th December. The event features over 2,000 participants dressed in festive red running a single lap or two laps (two or four kilometres) of the circuit. This year’s route begins in Castle Square and finishes in Minster Yard. As well as being popular with participants, spectators love the sight too, but the event, organised by Rotary Club of Lincoln Colonia, has a serious side too. This will be the 18th consecutive year for the event, which raises thousands of pounds each year for local charities. The event’s charity partners for 2023 include United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, LIVES, the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, RAF Benevolent Fund, St Barnabas and Marie Curie. n Find out more about the event at www.lincolnsantafunrun.co.uk.

pilot A Lifetime of Achievement Captain ChrisHelicopter Attrill of The LINCOLNSHIRE

LINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCE PILOT CHRIS ATTRILL SHORTLISTED FOR AWARD

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance has made the shortlist for the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Air Ambulances UK ‘Awards of Excellence’ this year. Chris was nominated in recognition of his contribution to the sector and the impact he has made during his 19year Helicopter Emergency Medicine Services career. “Chris is one of the most modest pilots you could meet and he’s a calming influence on his team. With Chris flying you know you are in a safe pair of hands!” says the team.

Chris was born on the Isle of Wight but moved to Australia as a toddler. He came to the UK and ‘fell into flying’ when he joined the Army Air Corps in 1983. After 21 years in the Army, Chris became a HEMS pilot, first flying with Great North Air Ambulance, then the Yorkshire Air Ambulance before moving to Lincolnshire. Chris is known as the father figure at LNAA as he’s always looking out for the team, leaving chocolate bars and treats on desks when he can see they’re having a rough day. n See www.ambucopter.org.uk.

LOCAL HOUSEBUILDER MAKES A SPLASH WITH £10,000 DONATION TO SCHOOL...

MARKET RASEN Lincolnshire housebuilder, Chestnut Homes, has donated £10,000 to a Market Rasen primary school to help renovate its pool for swimming lessons. Market Rasen Church of England Primary School had been trying raise a total of £40,000 to help breathe new life into the 15 by 20 metre pool. And, through a range of community fundraising efforts,

they clocked up an impressive £30,000, with Chestnut Homes coming forward to provide the remaining funds needed to help them reach their goal. The pool was originally built in the 1930s and until now has been funded by the local community. The money raised will go towards a range of upgrades including a new liner, sides and flooring. n

AA Win for Hotel Group BOSTON-BASED HOTEL GROUP WITH 32 SITES PICKS UP NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE AA...

National award for Woodhall Well Being WOODHALL SPA Woodhall Well Being has won the Individual Salon of the Year 2023 title in the British Beauty Awards. The salon, located in a cedarwood cabin just off Green Lane, offers a range of massage, body and face treatments and is run by Stacy Cleaver and her team, who put a holistic approach and high quality treatments at the heart of clients’ experiences. n Call 01526 888331 or see www.woodhallwellbeing.co.uk.

BOSTON Headquartered in Boston, the Coaching Inn Group is a national success story, with a total of 32 hotels in its portfolio. And its success has been further ratified with the AA awarding the company the title of AA Group of the Year award for 2023-2024. “We are hugely proud of the achievement!” says Coaching Inn Group’s founder Kevin Charity, “It really shows that the continued passion and hard work the whole team demonstrates!” Among the company’s hotels is the White Hart in Boston and Horncastle’s Admiral Rodney. n See www.coachinginngroup.co.uk.

£1.85m for Business

A Pool for a School

LINCOLNSHIRE Businesses in East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland are being invited to bid for a share of £1.85m Grants4Growth funding which can be used to invest in new machinery or equipment, increase capacity or help with training or marketing. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief BOSTON

Restoration of Boston’s historic Dolphin Lane is now complete...

A major project to restore Boston’s Dolphin Lane has come to a successful end. “Since starting the project this spring, the team has spent over 9,400 hours on the project – including removing 480 square metres of current paving and laying 3,500 new York stone setts,” says Richard Davies of Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for highways, “Now that the works are finished, the lane is far more welcoming. This means a more attractive retail environment that will hopefully lead to higher footfall for the businesses here.” n 9

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NEWS & EVENTS

Celebrating heroes of healthcare... REMARKABLE NHS STAFF RECOGNISED FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND COMPASSION LINCOLNSHIRE Local mental health and learning disability nurses, healthcare support workers, pharmacists and psychologists are among the winners of this year’s Team LPFT Values Awards at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT). The twelfth annual LPFT awards was attended by approximately 250 staff and volunteers, many of whom were shortlisted from nominations made by colleagues, service users, carers, families, and members of the public. The ten award categories – which included leading by example, innovation and improvement, service user engagement and experience, and working together – all demonstrated the fantastic work happening every day in Lincolnshire’s local NHS services.

NEWS In Brief

BOTTON’S PLEASURE BEACH FOUNDER PASSES AWAY AT 86 Skegness folk have been paying their respects after hearing that the founder of Botton’s Pleasure Beach Jimmy Botton has died at the age of 86. His son James Botton says his father will be remembered as ‘a very nice man’ who ‘touched the lives of so many people’ in the town. Jimmy purchased the resort in 1965 from Billy Butlin. n

“Being able to recognise our staff and volunteers is so important and it’s an honour to be part of the celebrations,” says Chief Executive, Sarah Connery. “We have faced new challenges this year and

worked together to implement innovative solutions to overcome them. Every success in our Trust is thanks to our people and it was fantastic to have so many colleagues join us at the event.”

Museum Team Celebrate YOU CAN LEARN A LOT FROM THE TEAM AT THE MUSEUM OF LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE...!

The event held at the county’s showground was made sponsored by CPD, Civica, Integrated Health Projects, Evalu8, Edge Health, the BBC, Systematic, SF Taylor, and Peachy Events. n

LINCOLNSHIRE The team at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life has been recognised for the outstanding learning programme they offer schools, colleges and universities. Since September, the attraction has welcomed over 500 pupils and students on educational visits, teaching them about the county’s history. The Sandford Award group – which recognises the museums, and galleries, across the country that offer the very best learning programmes – has praised the quality of the experience at the museum and the team’s ability to engage well with pupils. n

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS in LINCOLNSHIRE

Christmas Gift Guide Thoughtful gifts from Lincolnshire retailers for her, for him, for youngsters and for the four-legged members of your family! Words: Rob Davis.

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A LINCOLNSHIRE CHRISTMAS: GIFTS for HER

Right: Lezzeri Moon Rock and Star earrings, £45.99 and Sun & Moon pendant, £45.99, sterling silver and murano glass, made by Lincolnshire designer Fran Gregory see www.lezzeri.com. Left: Sophie Allport’s Lincoln Cathedral tray £14.95 and mug £11.50, Lincoln Cathedral gift shop, call 01522 561 600 or see lincolncathedral.com.

Below: Luxury Forever cuff, £895, new design by Lincolnshire designer Daniella Draper, Lincoln, Cleethorpes, Grimsby, London, call 01522 529 764 or see www.danielladraper.com.

Above: Radley London Sunny Dene small ziptop cross-body bag. RRP £179; outlet price £125, Springfields Spalding, call 01775 718633 or see www.radley.co.uk.

Above: Dubarry Boots, Galway in walnut, £379, Chandlers Country Stores of Belton, Horncastle, Spilsby, Holbeach, 01476 590077 or see www.chandlers.co.uk.

Below: Sheep 100% cashmere socks with contrast toe and heel, Sophie Allport, Stamford £42, call 01778 560256 or see www.sophieallport.com.

Above: Grouse Misconduct silk hair scrunchie, designed by Clare Haggas of Louth, £59, 01507 481693, clarehaggas.com.

Left: Neom Happiness Reed Diffuser, £41, Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

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Right: Branch D’Olive collection at Sack Store Boston and Stamford Garden Centre, £29.95/diffuser, Sack Store or Stamford Garden Centre, 01205 310101 or see www.sackstore.co.uk.

Below: Freckleface wax melts £12.50/ten, wax melter also shown, Humber Bridge Garden Centre, 01652 637095 or see www.humberbridge gardencentre.co.uk.

Above: Heathcote & Ivory Magic Myth Marvel hand wash and cream with bag £14, Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk. Right: Le Mieux Lucille reversible gilét; classic navy or white reflective side for safety when walking or riding at night, £89.95, Chandlers Country Stores 01476 590 077 or see www.chandlers.co.uk. Right: The scent of Lincolnshire in a natural soy candle, three wick, £45, call 01442 502221 or see www.homecountyco.com.

Above: Laines of London gin and tonic platform slippers, designed by Skegness’s Angi Hussey and Chantelle Gill, call 01754 768886 or see www.laineslondon.com. Left: Oopsie Daisy dawn pink classic silk scarf, 153cm x 43cm, £125, designed by Clare Haggas of Louth, £59, 01507 481693, www.clarehaggas.com. Right: Gucci G-Timeless 32mm watch £1,040 and Breitling Navitimer steel & pink mother of pearl 32mm watch, £3,650, from Hugh Rice, Hull, 0800 342 3180 or see www.hughrice.co.uk.

Left: William Morris Dried Lavender Sleep Mask, £14. Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

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A LINCOLNSHIRE CHRISTMAS: GIFTS for HIM

Right: Daniella Draper solid sterling silver heart cufflinks, £185; silver medium cross necklace, £120. Both by Lincolnshire designer Daniella Draper, Lincoln, Cleethorpes, Grimsby, London, call 01522 529 764 or see www.danielladraper.com. Right: YSL Myself EDP, new aftershave release, £95/100ml; £72/60ml, from The Fragrance Shop, Waterside, Lincoln, call 01522 710869 or see www.thefragranceshop.co.uk.

Right: Barbour Tisbury half-zip sweater shown here in navy, RRP £100, Lincolnshire retailers of the brand include Luck of Louth (luckoflouth.co.uk), Doddington Country Clothing, (www.doddingtonhall.com), Newark’s Giles & Bella, (www.gilesandbella.com) and Elderkins, based in Spalding. www.elderkinguns.co.uk. Above: Red Arrows authorised biography by former Commanding Officer David Montenegro, £17.52, good local bookshops or buy online via www.amazon.co.uk.

Left: Lincoln edition of Monopoly, £22.99, www.phillipstoys.co.uk.

Left: Tudor ranger steel & black 39mm watch, £2,420; Tag Heuer steel watch, £1,950. Hugh Rice, Hull 01482 329449 or see www.hughrice.co.uk. Right: Gents’ leather weekend holdall, £159.99, Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

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Right: Härkila Reidmar Mid GTX leather boots, waterproof. Boots from the brand are £160-£329. Sack Store Boston or Stamford Garden Centre, call 01205 310101 or see www.sackstore.co.uk. Below: ‘Just Jane’ Lancaster socks, £4.50, from Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby, 01790 763207 or www.lincsaviation.co.uk. Alternatively, shop online at www.sockvault.co.uk.

Above: Schöffel Twickenham jacket, RRP £350 Lincolnshire retailers of the brand include Luck of Louth (luckoflouth.co.uk), Doddington Country Clothing, (www.doddingtonhall.com), Newark’s Giles & Bella, (www.gilesandbella.com) and Elderkins, based in Spalding. www.elderkinguns.co.uk.

Below: Crown Joules underwear for men, £19.95, from Joules, Springfields, Spalding, call 01775 713303 or see www.joules.com.

Below: Lincolnshire to English Plaque, 150mm x 315mm, £15, Dukki, www.dukkigifts.co.uk.

Right: Jack Wills scarf £16.99, hat £14.99 and gloves £12.99, all grey marl from Jack Wills, at Springfields, Spalding, call 0343 909 2307 see www.jackwills.com or see www.springfieldsoutlet.co.uk.

Left: Classic firepit from The Sack Store Boston and Stamford Garden Centre, 50cm - 120cm, with optional grill and band with personalised engraving, call 01205 310101 or see www.sackstore.co.uk.

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A LINCOLNSHIRE CHRISTMAS: GIFTS for YOUNGSTERS

Above: L.O.L Surprise Magic Sky Flyer, Sky Starling, lights up and spins, £36.99, www.johnlewis.com.

Above: Trunkii folding scooter with carry strap, £79.99, www.trunki.co.uk.

Above: Joules Harry Potter hoodie £37.95-£40.95 5yrs-15yrs; bobble hat £14.85; scarf £16.95; wellies £29.95 sizes 8-13, and 1-2, www.joules.com. Left: Playstation 5 console with Spider-Man 2 game, which has already sold 2.5m copies since October 20th 2023, £569, from www.game.co.uk. Below: Jellycat soft toys, Otto Sausage Dog and Bashful Black Kitten from a range at Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

Above: Lego Star Wars advent calendar, age 6+, £29.99, from www.lego.com.

Above: Barbie convertible sports car as seen in this year’s movie, £22.39, John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com.

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Right: Lego Disney at 100 castle, 4,837 pieces £344.99, from www.lego.com.

Left: Up to Snow Good advent calendar from Hotel Chocolat, £8,50, show on Stamford’s High Street or online at www.hotelchocolat.com. Below: Schleich horse, from a range at Gates Garden Centre, Cold Overton, 01664 454309, www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

Left: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn smartphone, £15.99, from www.mattel.com.

Above: Bitzee interactive digital pet: responds to swipes, tilts, shakes and touch with sounds and reactions, £32 from www.thetoyshop.com. Below: John Lewis Wooden Café play set, £32, www.johnlewis.com.

Above: Le Mieux hobby horse, Flash, £49.95. Plaitable mane, accessories available, www.lemieux.com.

Above: Purple Furby electronic pet, 600 reactions/phrases and ability to mimic, talks to other Furbies, £75, www.hasbro.com.

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v Non-Fiction Edge Of England: Derek Tuner’s untold story of a great English county and its people, from the Vikings to Brexit, £12.99. Where the Hearth Is: A reflection on hearth, home and house from Kate Humble, as she seeks to find a mindful, purposeful way to live, £22. Oh Miriam: Stories from an Extraordinary Life; specifically the life of the country’s naughtiest national treasure, Miriam Margolyes, £22. The Life of Birds: Naturalist and BBC presenter David Attenborough on the 9,000 species of birds which inhabit the planet, £25. Politics On The Edge: An insider’s account of life in Westminster from 2010 to 2020, £22. Best Bike Rides: Lonely Planet’s guide to Britain’s best cycling, £15.99. Gardener’s Almanac: National Trust guide to the gardening year by Greg Loades, £9.99.

Fiction The Body in Nightingale Park: Compelling crime thriller from Lincolnshire author Nick Louth, £9.99. The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp: Cosy crime thriller by Leonie Swan, ideal for fans of Richard Osman, £16.99. The Future: Dystopian thriller in which a group of friends embark on a heist to save the world from its billionaire overlords £20. Tom Lake: Ann Patchett’s Sunday Times best-seller, considers love, parenthood and families vicariously, through one of their mother’s old romances, £18.99. On The Rooftop: Margaret Wilkerson Sexton’s novel of a mother’s dream of stardom against the backdrop of jazz in 1950s San Francisco, £9.99.

Children’s Books Tales From Shakespeare: War Horse author Michael Morpurgo makes the Bard less hard for youngsters to engage with, £20. The Book That No One Wanted To Read: Richard Ayoade’s debut as an author for children. Silly, funny and full of heart, £8.99. What The Ladybird Heard at Christmas: Joyful children’s tale from renowned author of festive animations, Julia Donaldson £7.99.

Young Adult Yours From The Tower: Tirzah, Sophia and Polly reminisce on how their lives have changed since boarding school. Set in 1896, £14.99.

Poetry Tyger, Tyger, Burning Bright: Ana Sampson curates a collection of 80 poems you nearly remember, from Burns, Keats and Eliot to Semus Heaney and Lincolnshire’s own Tennyson, £12.99. n

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A LINCOLNSHIRE CHRISTMAS: BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS

n Recommendations courtesy of Kathryn Fairs, director of Woodhall Spa’s independent book retailer The Book Fayre on The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST, call 01526 354501 or see www.thebookfayre.com.

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A LINCOLNSHIRE CHRISTMAS: GIFTS for PETS

Left/Below: Sophie Allport cat treat tin and scoop £28; Purr-fect cat bowl £16, Sophie Allport, Stamford call 01778 560256 or see www.sophieallport.com.

Left/Below: Holland Cooper chestnut leather and tweed collar £79 and slim leather dog lead £79, see www.hollandcooper.com.

Above: Commission a pet portrait from Lucie Lord Pet Photography, canines from £70; equines from £75-£180, 07729 801324 for details or see www.lucielordpetphotography.com. Left: Rosewood coriander scratch post for cats, £47.99, call 01790 720900 or see www.lordsand labradors.co.uk. Left: Tweed dog bandana by Lords and Labradors, £19.99 in s/m/l, mulberry or duck egg, call 01790 720900 or see www.lords and labradors.co.uk.

Left: Barbour Saltburn dog jumper in olive or pink dahlia colours, small, medium large, £26.95, see www.barbour.com. Right: Sophie Allport Woof pet mattress, £62/£80/£110, s/m/l, with optional personalisation, Sophie Allport, Stamford call 01778 560256 or see www.sophieallport.com.

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THE BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

A Christmas Greeting from the Bishop of Lincoln

STEPHEN CONWAY Appointed in May 2023, Bishop of Lincoln The Right Reverend Stephen Conway wishes the Diocese a Happy Christmas and shares his thoughts in a special address to our readers... Words: Bishop Stephen Conway.

“SINCE MY APPOINTMENT as the Bishop of Lincoln in May this year, I have received a wonderful welcome across Lincolnshire, on all sorts of occasions, including receptions and parties.”

“I was talking about Christmas to some young children recently and one boy said that the heart is a muscle that needs building up, so the more you love, the more able to love you become: love breeds love.”

“Have you ever been at a party or some kind of function where you are talking to someone and they are already looking over your shoulder to see if there is someone more interesting to talk to? Or do people even just look through you as though you were invisible?”

“This invites a response from all of us: Christmas is a special time for paying attention to those whom we love, near and far.”

“As a bishop I often have to go to gatherings where conversation with a succession of people is the norm. Even though I am so tall at 6’ 5” that it is hard to look over my shoulder anyway, I always feel valued when someone talks to me as though I were the only person in the world for him or her for the length of that conversation. Because I know how good that feels, I always try and behave the same way.” “At Christmas, Christians celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the most real person we believe ever lived, who came into our world to reveal the extent of God’s love for each of us.”

“My late Grannie used to tell me to put my hand on my heart at Christmas and to think what it might be to feel God’s heart beating in love. That heart is beating for my family and yours, beating for the whole world.”

The Diocese of Lincoln: n The diocese traces its history back to 679 and the original part of the see of Leicester, extending from the Thames to the Humber. Some time between the years of 1072 & 1092 Remigius de Fécamp, became the first Bishop of Lincoln under William the Conqueror. n The Diocese of Lincoln also included Oxford and Peterborough until 1541, and Bedfordshire & Huntingdonshire as well as Leicestershire until 1837.

“This is God showing us that he is giving us his full attention, not wavering for a moment from what it means to be a human being in the real world.”

n The diocese comprises 515 parishes and includes 640 churches. It’s divided into the three Archdeaconries of Lincoln, Stow & Lindsey and Boston – the latter established in 2013. There are 22 deaneries and a bishopric of Lincoln, Grimsby and Grantham.

“In Bethlehem God acquired skin which could be touched and could reach out to us. He came not to make himself the centre of attention or he would have come to somewhere grander than a little town in a backwater of the Roman Empire. No, he came to show us once and for all that we are at the centre of his heart.”

n The diocese’s mother church is Lincoln Cathedral, more properly known as the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lincoln or St Mary’s Cathedral. Construction began in 1072 and the building was consecrated in 1092. The tallest building in the world at 160 metres until the collapse of its central spire in 1311, the Cathedral is 147m long, 24m wide, and its two towers are 83m tall.

“I hope that we are also thinking about people who are unwell this Christmas, especially those who must be in hospital, including those still contracting Covid. It is also a time to spare some love for all those without friends or even a home this Christmas.” “I am praying for all the people of Israel and Palestine, for the people of Ukraine, and all of the forgotten places of conflict and persecution which bring people to us seeking shelter.” “Let us remember the poor among us most affected by the continuing cost of living crisis, those who will only have Christmas at all because of the generosity of food banks.” “Most of all may we understand that what is not subject to economic pressure is the quality of the love we can give and receive. Remember this Christmas and through the year that you are fully alive in the heart of God.” “Wherever you are on Christmas Day, and whatever you are doing, I wish you a Happy Christmas and a fruitful New Year!” n

Right: The Right Reverend Stephen Conway, Bishop of Lincoln.

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LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

LINCOLN CATHEDRAL AND THE FIRST CHRISTINGLE SERVICE

A tradition which began in the Cathedral back in 1968 was the beginning of something really memorable for youngsters... THIS YEAR around 5,400 Christingle services will take place across the country, with young worshippers clutching their orange, with its candle, sweets and red ribbon. The service was popularised in Lincoln with the first such service held at the Cathedral in December 1968, raising money for The Children’s Society and bringing the creation back into modern worship. In fact, it’s thought that the origin of the Christingle was the Moravian Church in Germany, which was founded in the 15th century.

Give the Gift of

Lincolnshire

An 18th century Moravian Lincoln Cathedral shop’s new range named Bishop Johannes de of Christmas gifts for 2023 will be revealed at a special festive shopping Watteville began the tradition evening to be held on Wednesday of the Christingle in 1747, to A Calennig Apple would 22nd November, from 3pm-7pm where gift wrapping and ensure youngsters would engage usually be skewered with refreshments will be with the Christian meaning of cloves or other herbs and available too! Christmas. The orange represents greeners, as well as nuts, so it’s the world, a candle pushed into the cenpossible that Watteville took his inspitre represents the light of Jesus Christ whilst ration from this, as Christingles were later to a red ribbon represented his blood. incorporate nuts and eventually sweets. It’s thought that a Christingle would originally incorporate cloves pushed into the fruit, perhaps taking some inspiration from the old English tradition of the Calennig Apple – Calennig being a Welsh word derived from the latin kalends and referring to the first day of the month; the gift of a Calennig apple would celebrate New Year’s Day.

The name Christingle itself is probably an evolution of Christ kindle or the little Christ child.

Pensom expected about 300 attendees to the service but was overwhelmed when over 1,500 arrived, and within a couple of years there were 20 around Christingle services in the UK all contributing to the charity. In 2022, over 2,000 Christingle celebrations light up the country and raise around £1.2m each year to help continue the work of The Children’s Society which threatened by abuse, exploitation and neglect.

The Christingle’s popularisation in Lincoln is attributed to John Pensom, a charity worker who wanted to raised funds for The Children’s Society and designed the service, held on 7th December 1968.

Traditionally a Christingle service takes place between Advent (four weeks before Christmas) and Candlemas (2nd February), with Christmas Eve being the most popular time to celebrate. n

Above: The tradition of creating a Christingle has its origins in the 18th century but was repopularised by John Pensom for The Children’s Charity in a service held at Lincoln Cathedral on 7th December 1968.

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A Season of Joy: December and beyond at the Cathedral...

SCIENCE by LUXMURALIS

Looking ahead to spring at Lincoln Cathedral...

Following sell-out shows in Lincoln back in February 2023, Luxmuralis is back with Science; an immersive show which is designed to enable people to explore and contemplate the contributions of science and human understanding of the physical world around us. The installation of light and sound, projected against the Cathedral will see the building transformed into a fully immersive artwork exploring Chemistry and Biology and interprets artistically the scale of molecules cells and DNA as well as exploring the history of science, the contributions of science to humanity, and offers a reflection upon famous scientists, past and present. SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

This year, Lincoln Cathedral Choir return with their performance of Handel’s Messiah, a spectacular piece of music which is to be accompanied by Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra. n From 7pm, ‘meet and greet’ tickets from £15 to£42 including drinks reception. TUESDAY 5th DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

An incredible West End cast and live band perform classic sing-along songs such as ‘White Christmas’, ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’, ‘Santa Baby’, ‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Winter Wonderland.’ n From 7.30pm, tickets from £32.50, see www.concertsbycandlelight.com.

WEDNESDAY 6th DECEMBER

BUBLÉ CHRISTMAS

Featuring a live Big Band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act. Hear best loved hits such as White Christmas, Santa Baby, Holly Jolly Christmas, All I Want For Christmas Is You and many more, performed by candlelight. n From 7.30pm, tickets from £22.50. SATURDAY 16th - SUNDAY 17th DECEMBER

THE SNOWMAN

A magical journey with Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman. Wordless and free of dialogue, except for the now iconic, Walking in the Air, performed by a chorister from Lincoln Cathedral Choir at each performance. n Five performances from 11am-8.30pm. tickets from £9.42. Call 01522 561600.

Carols for the Air Ambulance... Lincoln Cathedral is the stunning backdrop for a celebration of the festive season with a Carol Concert in aid of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere and enjoy an evening of Christmas spirit with your favourite festive carols, readings and musical interludes including Horncastle Primary School Choir, hosted by former BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s Melvyn Prior. All proceeds will go towards supporting the vital work of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. n Tuesday 19th December, concert begins at 7.30pm, pre-booking required, tickets from £11.55 to £20. Call 01522 561600 or see www.lincolncathedral.com.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On... SPALDING

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 2nd DEC

SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER - SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER

OH, WHAT A NIGHT!

A musical journey courtesy of Franki Valli & The Four Seasons with hits like Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry and of course December ‘63... in 2023! n South Holland Centre, Spalding, PE11 1SS, tickets £24, call 01775 764777 or see www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

THE LINCOLN ICE TRAIL

The City of Lincoln presents a brand new attraction for Christmas 2023 in the form of the Lincoln Ice Trail. The Castle Square event will feature 20 installations to discover across the city centre, transforming Lincoln into a winter wonderland. You can soak up all the sights and sounds of the season under the new Christmas lights, with plenty of hot chocolate stops along the way. Stilt firewalking will also feature at St Paul in the Bail, and there will be a traditional carousel on the Dean’s Green at Lincoln Cathedral. n Castle Square, free entry, see www.visitlincoln.com.

LOUTH

TUESDAY 5th DECEMBER

SING OUT LOUTH

Join Sing Out Louth for an afternoon of festive and seasonal songs with plenty of opportunity to join in! Sing Out Louth is a community choir open to anyone who wants to sing. n Riverhead Theatre, Louth, LN11 0BX, from 2pm, call 01507 600350 or see www.louthriverheadtheatre.com. GRANTHAM

Lincoln Christmas Lights

ENJOY A MAGNIFICENT FESTIVE DISPLAY IN THE CENTRE OF LINCOLN WITH THE SWITCH-ON OF THE CITY’S LIGHTS...

LINCOLN

THURSDAY 23rd NOVEMBER

LINCOLN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

Enjoy an evening of Christmas magic as we officially switch on Christmas in Lincoln! This year’s event on High Street is hosted by City of Lincoln Council and is supported by BBC Radio Lincolnshire, this year’s switch-on will see entertainment for the whole family, new Christmas lights, celebrity guests from New Theatre Royal’s 2023 Panto – Aladdin, and more. Free parking in central Lincoln from 4pm, for details call 01522 545458 or see www.visitlincolnshire.com. n 30

SATURDAY 9th DEC SATURDAY 16th DEC

ABBA FOREVER & MAGIC OF MOTOWN Two evenings of live music at Grantham’s Meres Leisure Centre, Abba Forever on 9th December and The Magic of Motown on 16th December. n Meres Leisure Centre, Grantham, NG31 7XQ , call 01476 581930. STAMFORD

WEDNESDAY 27th DEC

ANDRÉ RIEU'S WHITE CHRISTMAS

Satellite screening of Maestro’s new festive show at Stamford Arts Centre. n www.stamfordartscentre.com.

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ALFORD

SATURDAY 25th NOVEMBER - FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER

ALFORD MANOR HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

STAMFORD

THURSDAY 23rd NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 26th NOVEMBER

BURGHLEY HOUSE CHRISTMAS FAIR

The region’s most magical Christmas Fair with over 150 stalls offering a wide range of artisan and unique gifts. Spend the day finding the perfect presents for loved ones and find stocking fillers and handmade decorations.

Enjoy delicious festive treats from mulled wine to hot chocolate to warming raclette and crêpes. A great day out with festive lights, music filling the air, and a Victorian carousel. n 9.30am - 8pm Thursday and Friday and 9.30am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday. £10/adults, £5/child. Burghley House, PE9 3JY. Call 01780 752451 or see www.burghley.co.uk.

Lincoln Castle Illuminated SPARKLING LIGHTS AND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AS THE FESTIVE EVENT IS BACK, BIGGER AND BRIGHTER!

Marvel at the sparkles and get inspiration for your decorations at the Alford Manor Christmas Tree Festival this winter. All kindly sponsored by local businesses and wonderfully decorated by local schools, preschools, charities and other local organisations. n Free entry, call 01507 463073 or see alfordmanorhouse.co.uk. SPILSBY

SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER - FRIDAY 23rd DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES

Guess the movies at Gunby Hall with decorations inspired by the silver-screen. n £9/adult, £4.50/child, see www.nationaltrust.org.uk

LINCOLN

FRIDAY 8th DECEMBER SATURDAY 23rd DECEMBER

LINCOLN CASTLE ILLUMINATED

Lincoln Castle Illuminated is back, and it’s bigger and brighter than ever before. The magical and much-loved Christmas event will run from Friday 8th December until Saturday 23rd December, giving families and friends the unmissable opportunity to get into the festive spirit. You will be able enjoy the castle grounds bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features, take a trip

GRANTHAM

SAT 18th NOVEMBER SUNDAY 31st DECEMBER

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas displays at Belvoir Castle designed by Charlotte Lloyd Webber. n See www.belvoircastle.com. GRANTHAM

FRIDAY 1st DECEMBER SUNDAY 3rd DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS AT HARLAXTON

Usher in the festive season by exploring Harlaxton Manor this Christmas. With a singer and pianist to provide live entertainment, Father Christmas’s Grotto, and festive food and drink on offer, enjoy the awe-inspiring historic house and gardens for the perfect family get-together this year. n Call 01476 403000 or visit www.events.harlaxton.co.uk.

down Candy Cane Lane, and give your warmest season’s greetings to resident dragons, Lucy and Norman. The castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk so visitors can see this historical landmark in a sparkling, festive light and take in the views across the city and county. Then visitors can enjoy traditional fairground rides and local vendors who will be offering sweet treats and winter warmers, like hot chocolate and mulled wine. n Lincoln Castle 5.30pm-9pm, call 01522 545458 or see www.lincolncastle.com. 31

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PICK OF THE PANTOMIMES

New Theatre Royal

The Drill, Lincoln

LINCOLN It’s Aladdin at New Theatre Royal and this year, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith MBE and Strictly legend Ian Waite are appearing in this family pantomime with its colourful costumes and huge dance routines!

LINCOLN Pirate fun at The Drill in Lincoln as The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan comes ashore with the dastardly Captain Hook plus Peter Pan, Tink and the Lost Boys battling it out in a high-flying adventure.

n Friday 8th December - Sunday 7th Jan, performance times vary; 10.30am-7pm. £26.50/adults; £23.50/junior. Lincoln LN2 1JJ, call 01522 519 999 or see www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk.

n Friday 15th December to Tuesday 2nd January from 6pm. £26/adults; £21.50/juniors. The Drill, Freeschool Lane, LN2 1EY, call 01522 534 160 or see www.lincolndrill.co.uk.

Lincoln Arts Centre LINCOLN The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption retold this month as three ghosts seek to change the miser’s ghastly ways. Featuring students from the University of Lincoln’s School of Creative Arts. n Thursday 14th to Thursday 21st December, various times/prices. Lincoln Arts Centre, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, call 01522 837600 or see www.lincolnartscentre.co.uk.

Grimsby Auditorium

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

GRIMSBY Fee-fo-fi-fum! I smell this year’s Auditorium panto fun, as a magnificent cast of Martin Daniels, Sue Hodge, Ian Norton and friends ascend the beanstalk and do battle with the giant in this year’s pantomime.

SCUNTHORPE The Baths Hall presents Beauty and the Beast! An arrogant prince is turned into a hideous beast, whose only saviour is a kind-hearted girl who can break the spell... and provide fun for families!

n Saturday 9th to Saturday 30th December, various times. Prices from £16.50-£23.50. Grimsby Auditorium DN31 2BH. Call 0300 300 0035 or see www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.

n Thursday 7th to Sunday 31st December, various times, tickets £18-£69. Baths Hall, DN15 7RG, call 01724 296296 or see www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

Riverhead Theatre LOUTH Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to Louth’s Riverhead Theatre we go for the Louth Playgoers’ performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. All-singing, all-dancing and all fun thanks to a brand new, original script! n From Monday 1st to Sunday 21st January, various times. £15/adults; £9/junior. Riverhead Theatre Louth, LN11 0BX. Call 01507 600350 or see www.louthriverheadtheatre.com.

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Embassy Centre SKEGNESS Magna Vitae Productions presents a beautiful princess, a wicked stepmother and seven friendly dwarves in this year’s pantomime... mirror mirror, on the wall... enjoy the fairest pantomime of them all! n From Friday 15th to Thursday 28th December, performances at 3.30pm and 7.30pm, tickets from £14. Call 01754 474100 or see www.embassytheatre.co.uk.

Blackfriars Theatre

South Holland Centre

BOSTON Second star to the right, then straight on until morning... that’s how you reach Boston’s Blackfriars this month for the theatre’s version of Peter Pan featuring the adorable dancers of JCADA Dance School!

SPALDING Head to Spalding’s South Holland Centre this year to find friendly faces and romance as four-time Pantomime Award-nominees Polka Dot Pantomimes brings to life the story of Beauty & The Beast.

n Saturday 9th to Sunday 31st December, 11am, 2.30pm, 6.30pm, tickets £17.50/adults; £15.50/junior. Blackfriars, PE21 6HP, call 01205 363108 or see www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk.

n Friday 8th to Saturday 30th Dec, various times, £16/adults; £15/conc. South Holland Centre, PE11 1SS. Call 01775 764777 or see www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

Guildhall Arts Centre GRANTHAM Enjoy a magic carpet ride as Aladdin flies into Grantham bringing with him spectacular scenery and costumes, amazing special effects, hilarious jokes, toe-tapping tunes and plenty of audience participation. n Saturday 2nd December to Sunday 7th January, various times, tickets £15.50-£18. Guildhall Arts Centre, Grantham NG31 6PZ, call 01476 406158 or see www.guildhallartscentre.com.

Corn Exchange

Stamford Arts Centre

STAMFORD Enjoy the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in Stamford. Can Baby Bear save Christmas? Find out in this super musical show for children, offering lots of audience participation!

STAMFORD Why are pirates called pirates? They just aaaarrr... and for more silly fun on the high seas, enjoy this family show with singalong sea shanties and slapstick humour with a fun retelling of Treasure Island!

n Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December, 11am; 1pm; 2pm. Tickets £8/adults, £7/conc. Stamford Corn Exchange, PE9 1PX. Call 01780 766455 or see www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk.

n Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December, 6pm and 2pm, tickets £14/adults; £10/conc. Stamford Arts Centre, call 01780 763203 or see www.stamfordartscentre.com.

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BELTON HOUSE ILLUMINATIONS

Christmas at Belton House Spectacular new installations have been announced for the 2023 edition of Christmas at Belton House near Grantham

AN ILLUMINATING EXPERIENCE, open to visitors from Friday, 24th November until Sunday, 31st December, the immersive trail at the stunning National Trust property near Grantham is an unmissable experience... and this year sees a host of new surprises. “We were thrilled with the fantastic response from visitors last year but we are committed to creating an innovative new trail for 2023 which will surprise and excite visitors at what is a wonderful time of year,” says Matthew Findlay who has organised 11 illuminated trails including the one at Belton House. New to all Sony Music trails this year and on display at Belton House is the enchanting

Robins’ Trail – Il sentiero dei pettirossi, by Cristina Ottonello. Her work uses a surreal approach to the world of nature which is reinvented as an irreverent fantasy of intriguing objects and creatures. To explain, walk amongst a blush of larger than life shimmering robins. Jigantics, set up by artist Jig Cochrane in 2007, has two large-scale illuminated flower sculptures along the trail – Flower Lawn and Gladioli Tunnel – whilst another new installation is the Fire Garden with Lantern Trees, by lighting designers Mandylights. Be transported to a fantastical landscape filled with colour and imagination. Artist Woody Fox’s creation Storybook made from

wicker uses colour, fabrics and recycled materials to create large figures which feature in four of the best-loved children’s tales – Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Three Little Pigs. Meanwhile, Rainbow Trees and Star Arch Walk are also new at Belton this year, as is Sense Effects’ Water Fountain Show, a stunning combination of light and water which dances in the air in time to music. Firmly positioned within Lincolnshire’s seasonal calendar, Christmas at Belton has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, providing a special way to celebrate the festive season. n

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ICE SCULPTURE in LINCOLN

THE LINCOLN

ICE TRAIL This month sees a brand new and very cool attraction making its debut in Lincoln, with Csaba and the team from Icebox commissioned by the City of Lincoln Council to create 20 bespoke ice sculptures for visitors to enjoy in Castle Square and around the Cathedral this month... IF YOU FEEL THE COLD, spare a thought for Csaba Vass. As Pride goes to press he’s working hard to create the City of Lincoln’s icy flagship event in its programme of Christmas entertainment, creating bespoke ice sculptures, brand new for 2023 for the public to enjoy around Castle Square and the Cathedral on 9th and 10th December. Csaba is from the Transylvanian region of Romania, his home town flanked by the Carpathians and Apuseni ranges. After studying at the University of Art and Design (UVT) and having become interested in sculpture, he studied and worked in the US from 2001 to 2009, where he first witnessed sculptors working with blocks of ice. Fascinated by the process, Csaba too joined the profession, and the rest is history until he joined Icebox – the company creating the Lincoln Ice Trail – back in 2009. Icebox is headquartered in the Vauxhall area of London and consists of about 25 staff but only two of those are specialist sculptors. Csaba reckons that he creates 1,500 sculptures each year, mainly for corporate clients and each vastly different in their size, shape, design and imagination. But surely ice is one of the most challenging materials to work with given its weight, fragility and tendency to, er... melt?

“Every material has its own characteristics,” says Csaba. “I’ve worked with stone, timber and metal. One thing I’d say about ice is that it’s very clean. You don’t breathe in fumes or fine dust, for example.” “That’s not to say it doesn’t present its own challenges as a material, but that’s all part of the fun!” It’s thought that Icebox is one of only six or seven such businesses in the UK. The firm uses commercial ice makers by a firm called Clinebell which are usually put to work creating ice cubes for drinks in bars. In this application though, instead of making many small blocks of ice, they’re designed to create single blocks around 25cm deep, 50cm wide and a metre in length. Each one weighs about 130kg. The blocks are made from water, but water that has passed through a reverse osmosis filtration system to ensure it’s free from minerals and is as clear as possible. Among the firm’s work is the creation of drinks luges, and so all of the firm’s work has to be food-grade hygienic, and the company is subject to regular inspections like any restaurant or commercial kitchen. Commissions vary from ice logos for drinks with commercial motifs carved into them

Main: Csaba Vass of Icebox is currently working hard to create 20 sculptures which will form the Ice Trail, commissioned by the City of Lincoln Council, debuting on 9th and 10th December.

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Lincoln

Ice Trail The event takes place on 8th/9th December and will comprise up to 20 sculptures created by Icebox as well as festive food and drink, live entertainment and a vintage carousel.

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THE LINCOLN ICE TRAIL

“We’re creating 20 sculptures for the event in Lincoln and these are mostly one or two block works, up to 300kg in weight...” right up to ice bars, pool tables made of ice and full-size replicas of thrones, cars, animals and people. As part of their range of services, Icebox will first create a design informed by their experience of how to actually create an ice sculpture. Understanding the way ice works – and melts – helps to inform the team of what’s practical, and what will last longer before melting, building endurance into the design. Each sculpture last about eight hours outdoors, although conditions vary significantly. “Larger sculptures can be made of multiple blocks,” says Csaba. “We’re creating 20 sculptures for the event in Lincoln and these are mostly one or two block works, up to 300kg in weight.” “In the first instance, we use CNC machines to cut down the blocks so we don’t have to cut off large sections of ice manually. This also helps us to recover smaller complete blocks of ice which can be used to carve smaller parts of a sculpture, preventing us from having to create large ice blocks for each element.” “Each sculpture that we produce varies dramatically; some are created from a single block, but others are made from individual pieces which are then kept in our cold store and assembled in situ. One commission I worked on featured 1,500 individual pieces!” “When a sculpture needs its individual pieces assembled, water is our glue, and the weight of one section on another – and the fact that both sections are ice – quickly ensures the water in between fuses them together.” >>

Main: The team’s work includes sculptures for the BBC’s Frozen Planet series.

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THE LINCOLN ICE TRAIL

>> “The studio is about -8°c but honestly, I don’t feel the cold in there,” says Csaba. “I wear two pairs of socks and we have to wear very well-insulated non-slip safety boots, a thick jacket and gloves.”

“What I can tell you is that the Ice Trail will feature some really impressive examples that show off the potential of ice, and really reflect Lincolnshire as a county, which will help to get everybody in the festive spirit!”

“Once the CNC machine has cut the excess off the block, I carve everything manually using a chainsaw initially, then die grinders – rotary tools, like a larger, more industrial Dremel-style device – then eventually chisels and hand tools for more delicate details.”

“As well as displaying each sculpture along the Ice Trail, we’ll also be hosting some live demonstrations of the process and inviting the public to see live ice-carving!” In addition to enjoying the city’s ice sculptures, visitors to the event will also be able to enjoy Glüwein and hot chocolate in City Square, and a traditional carousel located on the Dean’s Green of Lincoln Cathedral... we think it’ll be a very cool way to begin your festive celebrations in the heart of Lincoln!

The company can also add colour to their work, in the form of ‘poster paint’ style pigments and they can embed items like flowers in their designs too. The ice can be left smooth and crystal-clear, or it can be frosted, and of course, an ice sculpture can also be backlit too. “I’d never been to Lincoln before, so from having had a meeting about what we could create, I’ve really enjoyed learning about the area and we’ve come up with some wonderful ideas... although I am sworn to secrecy!” 40

Images: BBC Studios Frozen Planet II.

n The Lincoln Ice Trail is part of the City of Lincoln Council’s new Events in Lincoln Programme and takes place in Castle Square and around Lincoln Cathedral on 9th and 10th Dec from 10am-4pm, see www.visitlincoln.com.

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Wild boar, eel and Marmite skewers.

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DINING OUT at RESTAURANT JERICHO

Three chefs, 12 covers and 20 courses at

Restaurant Jericho This month we visit a unique and wonderful restaurant in the Vale of Belvoir which oﬀers a tasting menu experience predicated upon the availability of fresh seasonal ingredients... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

‘UNIQUE’ is a word that tends to be overused, – especially in the field of marketing – but on this occasion, there’s justification to describe Restaurant Jericho as such. It’s an unusual restaurant in the Vale of Belvoir and it’s home to Rich and Grace Stevens who are self-taught restauranteurs, and therefore never followed a conventional career path into hospitality. Instead, they’ve made their own successes and mistakes, worked through any mistakes free of dogma or established industry precedents, innovated accordingly and have consistently reinvented their offering of food post-pandemic, to ultimately establish Jericho in September 2022. Grace works at front of house and alongside Rich in the kitchen are chefs Joel and Archie. The restaurant follows a tasting menu format and services just 12 covers a night. Three chefs, 12 covers. That’s one chef for every four diners. But that level of staffing is necessary because of the intricacy of producing Jericho’s 20-course tasting menu. Yes… 20 courses. 20. Two-zero. The family farm upon which Rich was brought up is 200 years old and he’s a fourth-generation farmer, with experience in both the livestock and arable sectors. He also worked in engineering and eventually sold high-end farming machinery before returning to livestock as a smallholder. After embarking on a butchery course Rich set up Dickies in 2017 as an artisan butchery, farm shop café and ‘secret summer steak club’ specialising in a small number of covers and rustic dining for locals. The latter was successful… too successful as it turns out. More staff, more covers, more hassle and the kind of compromises you’re forced to make when scaling up all meant Rich fell out of love with Dickies. Then Covid came along, with further adaptation of Dickies to facilitate social distancing.

Hare, pear, damson.

MEET THE CHEF RICH STEVENS

Eventually Rich decided that enough was enough and it was time to reinvent the site with a ground-up redefinition of what a restaurant on the site could offer. The restaurant itself has a unique look. Unsurprisingly, as Rich built it himself, with a vision of a timber frame and extensive glazing with an open kitchen, open flame cooking, plus high ceilings and skylights for a rustic industrial look. So, yes… not content with simply creating the restaurant, the enviably practical Rich also built the premises. >>

Working as an arable farmer and in the agricultural machinery sector, Rich diversified from livestock into butchery, founding an artisan butchery named Dickies on the site of Restaurant Jericho before reinventing the place as a tasting menu restaurant which opened back in September 2022. n

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DINING OUT at RESTAURANT JERICHO

on the MENU Tasting Menu format with 20 courses, £90/head. Pig skin, black garlic apple. Jericho charcuterie. Garden broth. Vismino Kisi Artana, Georgia. Hornbuckle cheese & apples. Potato and mussel. Lamb chorizo & smoked date. Wild boar, eel and Marmite. Partridge leg. Halfpenny Green Penny Black, England. Jericho bread, raw butters with bird liver, peanut, redcurrant. Oliver Zeter Grauburgunder, Pfalz. Porthilly oyster, blackberry & bramley. Mackerel, summer pickles and nasturtium. Lautarul Pinot Noir, Romania. Raised bed carrot, very good cream, honey. Partridge, barley tea, smoked date. Mushroom chawanmushi, girolles and rye. Colinas Do Douro Superior, Douro. Hare, pear, damson. Mutton, turnip, myrtle. Teal, barley, blackcurrant. Silage ice cream. Recioto Della Valpolicella, Italy. Farm egg. Orchard apple, brown cheese, buttermilk Cropwell Bishop Stilton, Langar honeycomb.

NB: This is a sample menu, and featured dishes are subject to availability and change.

>> This included making the tables from mild steel, created the heavy industrial entrance door (cosy ‘nuclear bunker chic’), he installed log burners and his open fire ranges, then commissioned bespoke plates and hand-forged knives and cutlery from Tim Aucott in the Vale of Belvoir. He also created a kitchen garden with its raised beds outside the restaurant to grow their own produce. As slick as the restaurant looks, and as talented as the team are though, there’s a forehead-slappingly simple and back-to-basics approach to the composition of Jericho’s menu which poses a simple question: ‘what do we have to work with?’ It’s a question more chefs should ask, but don’t because it’s a hassle to work around lack of ingredients. Training junior members of the brigade is time-consuming and trying unproven dishes on menus is a risk. We exist in a world in which strawberries, asparagus and game are available all year round, regardless of seasonality. By contrast, Rich and the team start with what’s seasonal, local and what dishes will mean something to them or to the area, then construct their menu around that.

Rich and the team butcher their own meat, using the whole beast and they create their own charcuterie. They utilise game from local shoots which turns up on their doorstep. The restaurant’s independent fish supplier bypasses the fish markets entirely, and instead liaises directly with fishermen; if they’ve not caught it fresh, Rich doesn’t use it! Likewise the team uses raw milk from a dairy less than a mile away, free range eggs from three miles away and the chefs make their own yoghurt and cheese too. Bread is made in house, and the team reckons they’re about 80% self-sufficient in fruit, veg and herbs. “It’s an approach championed by Magnus Nilsson of the restaurant Fävikan,” says Rich. “It’s ‘creativity through constraint.’ Instead of saying we want to create something which uses strawberries, for example, and ordering them through a fruit and veg supplier, we accept that they’re not available, and have to work with what is available, changing our menus on a daily basis to suit availability. It’s a challenge, but it makes you sharper as a chef, more adaptable and it means your dishes are more authentic and seasonal.”

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DINING OUT AT...

Restaurant Jericho Porthilly oyster, blackberry & Bramley.

Rich’s dishes involve lots of preparation, to say nothing of the effort involved in making your own bread, cheese, and so on. It does mean, though, that the dining experience is varied and assiduous, with lots of techniques needed and 20 small, entertaining and imaginative dishes rather than three much larger and more conventional courses. Nothing about Jericho is typical, and what

Plungar, in the Vale of Belvoir Farm egg.

Rich, Grace, Joel and Archie have created is a clean-sheet design of what they believe a restaurant should be, with cooking from the heart, no corner-cutting allowed and a genuine interest in seasonality and provenance. It’s achingly authentic, not at all pretentious or gratuitous, just a really genuinely great experience, with a lovely team demonstrating down-to-earth professionalism and also their uncompromising love of food. n

The Pitch: “Rooted by working the land, Restaurant Jericho shares a dining experience at our farm inspired by humble ingredients and the most honest way to cook... fire.” Food Served: Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm, booking essential. Restaurant Jericho, Orchard Farm, Plungar NG13 0JA. Telephone 01949 728288 or see www.restaurantjericho.com. 45

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LINCOLNSHIRE FOOD LOCAL TREATS FOR YOUR TABLE...

THE TASTE OF LINCOLNSHIRE

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Image: Hambleton Farms.

The ultimate Lincolnshire cheeseboard expertly curated by The Cheese Society on Lincoln’s St Martin’s Lane. One of the retailer’s most popular options, it’s a brilliant example of our award-winning and local cheesemakers with Poacher, Cote Hill, Lindum and Snowdrop cheese, plus plum bread and crackers, £45. Enjoy it yourself or have it delivered to a friend! n Call 01522 511 003 or see www.thecheesesociety.co.uk.

TALKING TURKEY...

Free-range bronzes with Hambleton Farms OK, let’s talk turkey... Front and centre of an amazing Christmas lunch is a really good, high-welfare bird. 54% of Christmas lunches will see a turkey on the table. 10% prefer chicken and 8% prefer a vegetarian alternative. Beef is the next most popular option at 7% followed by lamb and pork (3% each), goose (2%) and duck (1%). 88% of British people think roast potatoes are the most important element of Christmas dinner after the turkey, followed by pigs in blankets, and gravy. Despite a reputation as unpopular with youngsters,

brussels sprouts are the second most popular Christmas Day vegetable after your roasties. Our preferred supplier of the turkey on your table is Hambleton Farms. The company sources its birds from Robert Garner and family in Norfolk and prefer free-range Norfolk Blacks and Bronzes. This year the company is holding the price of its birds. A 4.5kg-5kg (10-12lb) bird will feed eight and cost £18.49/kg. A 5kg-6kg (12-13lb) bird will feed 8-10 and cost £17.49/kg, whilst a 6-7kg (15-17lb) bird will feed 10 and cost £17.49/kg.

Boneless turkey joints are the next most popular option, and Hambleton Farm’s boneless crowns are priced at £19.95/kg, with a 1-1.5kg crown feeding 4-6, a 1.5-2kg bird feeding 6-8 and a 2-2.5kg crown feeding 8-10. The company also has eight different pork pies, plus gammon joints and 28-day beef sirloins. Hambleton Farms stores can be found within Doddington Hall Lincoln (01522 812507), Dobbies of Boston (01205 612107) and in the farm shop of Gates Garden Centre in Cold Overton (01664 452847). n

Based in Lincoln, The Naked Marshmallow Company offers festive edition gourmet marshmallows with flavours including Cookies & Cream, Mint Choc Chip, Cinnamon Churro, Honeycomb and Chocolate, £16.50/three. Advent calenders and toasting kits also available, see www.nakedmarshmallow.co.uk. n

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GRANTHAM GINGERBREAD

The Original Cake Company

CHRISTMAS CHEESE AND PORT HAMPER

Seen above/left, The Original Cake Company is based in Lincoln and offers this nine-piece chocolate truffle cake selection for £16.95, call 01522 694411 or see www.original cake.co.uk.

A wonderful treat for the young or the young at heart, and a great decoration for your Christmas tree! It’s believed that gingerbread was invented in Grantham, and Alastair Hawken saved the biscuit from extinction in 2009, creating a range of Grantham Gingerbread faithful to the original recipe: Jinglebreads £3.50/120g. Also available: Three Wise Men gifting bundles (Hawken Christmas Trees, original gingerbread, chocolate orange and Italian lemon gingerbread) £16. National delivery available. n Call 01476 501740 or see www.hawkensgingerbread.com.

Ten year old port, three luxury cheeses, crackers, chutney and chocolates...

Created by Lincolnshire’s Imp & Maker a luxurious ensemble that promises to make your festive season extraordinary, £95 with free delivery to UK address. n Call 01205 631144, or see www.impandmaker.co.uk.

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In the KITCHEN

Rich and delicious, but very easy, this is a traditional festive dessert that’s lighter than a Christmas pudding and beloved by all!

BEST EVER YULE LOG Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes. Serves: 6 people. For the Chocolate Sponge: 4 large eggs • 100g (3.5 oz) caster sugar • 75g (2.6 oz) plain flour 25g (0.9 oz) cocoa powder • 1 tsp baking powder • A pinch of salt. For the Filling and Topping: 300ml (10.1 fl oz) double cream • 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped 50g (1.75 oz) unsalted butter • 1 jar of black cherry jam • Icing sugar, for dusting Fresh black cherries and chocolate shavings (optional, for decoration) Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease and line a 30x20cm (12x8 inch) Swiss roll tin with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and caster sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy. This might take a few minutes. Sift in the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the egg mixture until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the sponge is set and springs back when touched. While the sponge is still warm, place it on a clean kitchen towel generously dusted with icing sugar. Carefully roll up the sponge with the towel, starting at one of the shorter edges. Let it cool completely in this rolled-up shape. In a saucepan, heat the double cream until it’s just about to boil. 50

Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over it. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the unsalted butter to the chocolate mixture and stir until it’s fully incorporated. Allow the ganache to cool and thicken. Carefully unroll the cooled chocolate sponge. Spread a layer of black cherry jam over the sponge, leaving a small border around the edges. Next, spread a generous layer of the chocolate ganache over the jam. Gently roll up the sponge again, using the towel to help you get a tight roll. Place the seam side down. Spread the remaining chocolate ganache over the yule log, covering the entire surface. You can use a fork or a knife to create a bark-like texture on the ganache. Decorate with fresh black cherries and chocolate shavings, if desired. n

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In the KITCHEN

A patisserie showstopper that’s cute and versatile! Experiment with colours and pipe snowmen, holly or Santas on the top for an extra festive flourish!

FESTIVE MACARONS Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes. For the Macaron Shells: 125g ground almonds • 200g icing sugar • 100g egg whites (from about 3 large eggs) 40g granulated sugar • Red food colouring gel or crimson red cocoa powder For the Filling: 100g unsalted butter, softened • 200g icing sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp peppermint extract • Red food colouring gel crimson red cocoa powder LINE two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. You may want to draw circles on the parchment paper to use as a guide for making uniformly sized macarons. In a bowl, sift together the ground almonds and icing sugar. If you have any large almond pieces left in the sifter, discard them. In a clean, dry, and grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until they become foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whip until you get stiff and glossy peaks. Gently fold the almond and icing sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites until the batter is smooth and glossy. Be careful not to overmix. If you’ve not substituted red cocoa powder Add a few drops of colouring gel (red, green etc...) to achieve your desired colours. Gently fold until the colour is evenly distributed. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe small circles onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them. Let the piped macarons rest at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes until they form a skin. 52 52

In the meantime, preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Bake the macarons in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until they have formed a firm shell and are set. The tops should not brown. Rotate the trays halfway through baking then Allow the macarons to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the filling, in a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy. Gradually add the icing sugar to the butter and beat until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and a small amount of red food colouring gel to the filling. Mix until you achieve a uniform colour and flavour. Match up macaron shells of similar size then pipe or spoon a small amount of the filling onto the flat side of one macaron shell. Gently sandwich it with another shell. Allow the macarons to mature in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. This allows the flavours to meld and the texture to improve. n

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‘World’s best gin’ award for South Lincolnshire spirit

Get in to the

Festive Spirit Rum Cat, Bottomly Distillers, Louth £28 / 70cl / 40% ABV

Tipplemill Gin took double gold at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition... just a few weeks after launch! Christmas came a little early for siblings Lily & James Craven recently. Their brand new gin – produced from wheat grown on their family’s cereals farm near Sutterton, among other botanicals – took double gold at the New York World Wine & Spirits Competition, despite being a brand new distillery. Judges praised the ‘outstanding well-balanced gin with notes of juniper, baking spices, and citrus.’ The distillery has also launched a special edition of its London Dry Gin, with festive packaging. n £44 / 70cl / 44% ABV www.tipplemill.com.

Created by Alan Bottomly and Amy Conyard – best known for their Pin Gin Brand – Rum Cat is the distillery’s sister spirit, named after the family cat, Puss Puss. Distilled with the finest Caribbean sugar cane, it’s sweetened with fresh pineapple and bananas and spiced with cinnamon and ginger.

The Wine Cellar

A lovely winter warmer ideal served with ginger ale or lime soda, or pair it with cranberry juice and a sprig of rosemary. n Available from www.louth distillery.co.uk or call 01507 307560.

LINCOLNSHIRE WINES & SPIRITS THAT ARE SIMPLY PERFECT FOR THOSE RAISING A GLASS OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON...!

THREE FROM LINCOLNSHIRE: Raise a glass to Mayfield Vineyard near Sleaford... Tawny Owl is Mayfield’s smooth, fruity light/medium bodied red. It’s akin to a Montepulciano or a Pinot Noir. Ideal with red meats and charcuterie boards this season. £19 / 75cl / 11.5% ABV.

Meanwhile, Long-Eared Owl is a medium-dry rosé, the newest addition to the vineyard’s ‘parliament of owls,’ each produced on Fraser Key’s 100-year old family farm. He’s a keen conservationist, as reflected in each of his wines! £16 / 75cl / 11.5% ABV And finally... Barn Owl is Mayfield Vineyard’s exclusive sparkling wine with elderflower and citrus notes, made in very small batches; just 720 bottles a year! £36 / 75cl / 12% ABV. n Mayfield Vineyard is based at Burton Pedwardine near Sleaford and has been producing red, still white, rosé and sparkling wines since June 2018. Purchase from the vineyard by appointment (call 01529 460230), online at www.mayfieldwine.co.uk or at the Burghley House Christmas Fair, 23rd-26th November. The vineyard also offers self-catering accommodation for rural breaks.

Belvoir’s Delicious Festive

Fruit Punch

The perfect option for designated drivers, or for those who want to keep a clear head. Produced in the Vale of Belvoir near Grantham, this non-alcoholic Festive Fruit Juice Punch is made with a blend of cranberry, blackcurrant and orange juices with extracts of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg for a fruity winter warmer. n £3.75 / 70cl / 0% ABV Stockists include Waitrose, Ocado, Co-Op, Tesco, Sainsbury’s & Asda.

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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HOMES & INTERIORS

GEORGIAN STYLE on

EASTGATE A rare opportunity to move into Uphill Lincoln with the availability of a beautiful Georgian country property with its own grounds, over 5,500sq ft of living space and Lincoln Cathedral as your neighbour!

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PROPERTY

THE DETAILS

No18, Eastgate, Uphill Lincoln Location: Eastgate, Uphill Lincoln. Provenance: Rare and spacious Grade II listed Georgian house in Uphill Lincoln, enjoying stunning views of the Cathedral, gardens and grounds of about 0.4 acre. Rooms: Three reception rooms currently arranged as living kitchen, drawing room and formal dining room. Study, seven bedrooms, with two en suite, cellar. Guide Price: £1,495,000. Find Out More: Savills, Olympic House, Lincoln LN6 3SE. Call 01522 508908 or see www.savills.co.uk. 58

“IT’S A HOME with real soul and real character,” says Joe Flint. It’s also a tantalisingly unique prospect for its next owners because 18 Eastgate is currently on the market, and though it offers the kind of Georgian architecture and generous amount of space that you’d expect from a property in a pretty rural village, this is a family home that’s right in the heart of Uphill Lincoln. “The nice thing about living here is that whilst you’d expect an area of a busy city to feel anonymous, there’s actually a really wonderful close-knit community feel about the area,” says Joe. Built in 1700 and with additions from a century or so later, Eastgate enjoys classical Georgian proportions, with a Grade II listing and Venetian windows, as well as the newly-replaced Doric portico stonework. Inside the house the Georgian character continues with stone floors, attractive cornices and mouldings, as well as stone floors and period fireplaces. Top/Main: The property has three reception rooms currently arranged as a drawing room, dining room and living kitchen. Right: A new kitchen has been created by GMO Interiors, but Joe also has architect’s plans for a new orangery and living kitchen.

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Whilst he’s been involved in a few property projects before, Joe had never attempted anything on the scale of the restoration of 18 Eastgate, but when the property came onto the market, the allure of the building and its enviable position in the heart of Lincoln proved too good an opportunity. Purchasing the house in spring 2019, Joe embarked on its restoration and has had to source tradespeople with a range of skills from a blacksmith to create a custom insert over the well in the property’s wine cellar, to those specialising in lime render plasterwork in order to responsibly renovate the Grade II listed building and its fabric. Arranged over three floors, 18 Eastgate offers a total of 5,438sq ft of accommodation. All of the potentially troublesome elements of a period property have already been addressed, with new plumbing, wiring and

the property’s slate roof already enjoying a refurbishment, ensuring there are no unpleasant surprises awaiting its next custodians. The ground floor features a breakfast kitchen and study to the front of the property, and to the rear of the property a formal drawing room and dining room. A contemporary kitchen has been installed by Lincoln designer GMO Interiors, but Joe also has architects plans for the creation of a large orangery and living kitchen too, which – subject to planning permission – would afford a large new living space. There’s a utility room too, and below the ground floor, a beautifully restored red brick vaulted cellar, the ideal environment for storing thousands of bottles of wine, with very little variation in temperature throughout the year, and three individual rooms. >> 59

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>> On the first floor is a principal bedroom suite and guest bedroom, both with en suites, plus two further guest bedrooms. The second floor has been prepared for use as additional guest accommodation with three further bedrooms and a bathroom for which preparation work has already been completed, allowing the property’s next owners to configure them to suit. Speaking of space, unusually for a property right in the heart of Lincoln, 18 Eastgate also has a large garden overlooking both Lincoln Cathedral and St Peter in Eastgate, as well as gated vehicular access and parking spaces for a number of cars. With stone walls surrounding the property, you’d never know you were in the heart of Lincoln, were it not for the fact that Lincoln Cathedral is right next door and the fact that Bailgate is just along Eastgate with its array of independent retailers, cafés and bars, not least among which is the Lincoln Hotel and the White Hart, which is due to reopen after its own extensive renovation. Its merit as an unusual and desirable property isn’t lost on Savills estate agent Roo Fisher who says: “This is one of my favourite Uphill Lincoln houses with the most wonderful grand proportions, I especially like the huge garden that you just do not expect to find at such an address and the cellar is amazing!” n 60

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n Morton House, Gainsborough Guide Price: £2,250,000

Morton House is a substantial Grade II listed residence once part of a larger estate owned by the Sandars family’s Maltings & Milling empire. 3.3 acres, Grade II, seven beds, swimming pool. Strutt & Parker, 01423 594792 or see www.struttandparker.com.

n Thorpe Hall, Louth Guide Pride: £3,000,000

Beautiful Grade II* listed hall set in 19 acres, with five cottages in the curtilage. Swimming pool, gym, sauna, seven bedrooms and 4/5 receptions. Savills of Lincoln, call 01522 508908 or see www.savills.co.uk.

n Sessions House, Spalding Guide Pride: £1,000,000

Unusual former court house, Grade II listed and converted into a gothic-style family home with four bedrooms and original courtroom. Unique Property Company, 020 8187 4599, or see www.uniquepropertycompany.co.uk.

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FESTIVE HOMES

HOME for CHRISTMAS We’re settling in for the Christmas season this month with trees, decorations and table linens from the most festive retailers... This Page: Sophie Allport Christmas Stags sack £24; stocking £21; mug £14.50; wool throw in olive £78/130cm x 164cm, Sophie Allport, High Street, Stamford, 01780 751044 or see www.sophieallport.com.

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HOMES

Top: Border four-seater Sofa, linen olive, £2,099; Layla rug, turmeric, £320/250mm x 170mm; Sherwood 7ft Christmas tree £249, all John Lewis, www.johnlewis.com. Top/Right: LED indoor lights for safety, 35cm wooden star £17.99; votives £19.99/four; mini votives £39.99/39.99; taper candles £39.99/four; 2m pre-lit eucalyptus garland £49.99; illuminated pre-lit wreath £39.99, all www.lights4fun.co.uk. Right: Sophie Allport Holly & Berry table runner £30; napkins £19/four; placemats £33/four; crackers £22/six; Sophie Allport, High Street, Stamford, 01780 751044 or see www.sophieallport.com.

Opposite Page: Pre-lit grand spruce Christmas tree, 9ft, £695. White Company, Stamford, 01780 769192 or see www.thewhite company.com.

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Wooden nutcracker figures (red mix; also in silver mix) £15; Striped Christmas sack £15; Mandarin, clove and cinnamon three-wick candle £20; Striped stocking £12.50, Red velvet nutcracker stocking £12.50, 6ft berry garland £25, all from Marks & Spencer.

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HUMBER BRIDGE GARDEN CENTRE

ALL YOU NEED FOR A FABULOUS CHRISTMAS AT OUR UNIQUE DESTINATION Far Ings Road Barton-Upon-Humber, DN18 5RF. Call 01652 637095 or see humberbridgegardencentre.co.uk

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WREATH MAKING with CLAIRE SUTTON, FIG & FERN

Wreath Making with Claire Representing the circle of eternal life, hanging a wreath on your door traditionally symbolises nature and the promise of spring. This month we’ve partnered with Lincolnshire florist Claire Sutton to find out more about her wreath making courses and why she advocates native varieties in her work... Words: Rob Davis.

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WREATH MAKING with CLAIRE SUTTON

>> A bushy, pretty wreath on the door is one of the joys of the festive season, and with an abundance of natural greenery in your garden, there’s no need to look very much further... in fact, Louth Florist and founder of Fig & Fern Claire Sutton is a keen advocate of both seasonality and sustainability in her work. Raised in Lincolnshire and previously working in HR, Claire pursued a career in floristry full time around the millennium, joining the British Flower Movement and choosing to bypass the mainstream commercial floristry world. “It does requires more thought, but once you become an advocate of British seasonal floristry you don’t tend to go back,” she says. “Much of my work as what I suppose you’d term an artisanal florist is for weddings and other events. My work has a look that’s markedly different from mainstream floristry but that’s because rather than sourcing imported flowers from wholesalers, including those who use imported blooms, I prefer to work with the seasons and express them in my designs.” “There are a few local suppliers I use regularly such as Sandilands’ Owl Garden Flowers, but in addition, my own garden is a great resource, allowing me to work a year in advance and ‘grow to use,’ as well as ensuring there is plenty of material to use for things like these festive wreaths.” >>

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WREATH MAKING with CLAIRE SUTTON

>> We joined Claire at Wootten Hall in North Lincolnshire for some advice on how to create a homemade wreath for your door this month with both sustainability and seasonality in mind. Claire is hosting at least two wreath making courses at the venue in December as well as half-day courses from her own studio near Louth. What follows are just a few of the many hints and tips Claire can impart during a course... and attendees will also a glass of fizz and patisserie treats from a professional chef during her workshops! For starters, Claire advocates the use of wreath bases made from vine, rather than those metal. Available from good florists, these are a little bulkier than metal, they’re made of a natural material and because they’re a bit bulkier, they require less material to be bound to them. Floristry wire is good for tying in materials like pine cones, but Claire prefers natural twine for tying in sphagnum moss, which provides body for the wreath and allows it to retain moisture. “Moss is something that should really be sustainably sourced in large quantities,” says Claire. “It’s not something you have to be too fussy about if you’re gathering it to use in a domestic setting, but as a florist I’m always mindful to use a supplier who can source it responsibly.” “The same goes for the foliage that you’d like to use. I tend to forage what I need from my garden and secure it to my wreaths, working clockwise around the whole of the circumference and having all of the material facing the same way.” “Here I’ve incorporated native fir, larch and spruce to ensure a good mix in the overall look, giving it a fuller, more ‘luxe’ appearance.” “My starting point is usually a preferred colour scheme and I do like to see where a wreath will be hung before I start working which is a good way of informing about colours and different decoration.”

“Black doors are fairly easy to work with as they’ll take most colours, but a deep red is my favourite. I’d choose sage for a grey door and for a sage green, lilac, purple or soft pink and so on.” “When it comes to decoration, it really is just a case of using your imagination and carrying through a colours scheme that you really love. In this example I’ve used some vintage velvet ribbon which I can reuse in the future, and I’ve used some red pepper berries too.” “I’ve also incorporated pine cones and I’ve retained a couple of bells which also have a couple of wooden clappers in, giving a cheery little clang when visitors come round over the season. It’s a little bit of festive joy that raises a smile, but the real satisfaction is knowing that you’ve created something and had a great time doing so!” n

Find Out More: Claire Sutton is the founder of British seasonal floristry studio Fig & Fern. Claire will host wreath making courses on Saturday 2nd December at Wootton Hall and for individuals, couples or small groups by arrangement in her own studio. Call 07976 974568 or see www.figandfern.co.uk.

WOOTTON HALL Wootton, North Lincolnshire

A wonderful venue for weddings ...and wreath making courses!

Our gratitude to Stephen Gamet and Kate Lawley of Wootton Hall Wootten, near Ulceby, who allowed us to use their beautiful home for our photoshoot. Built in 1796 and commanding a Grade II* listing, the couple restored the property over the past three years and now offer it for use as an exclusive venue for weddings and events. n See www.woottonhall.com or email enquiries@woottonhall.com for detail.

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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

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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GATES GARDEN CENTRE at CHRISTMAS

Celebrating Christmas at GATES GARDEN CENTRE T’was the night before Christmas and not a creature was stirring. That’s because everything was done. Gifts purchased and wrapped; Christmas Day lunch prepared and the whole house beautifully decorated... The whole season sorted; thank goodness for Gates! THERE’S REALLY only one name to know when it comes to Christmas preparations. Something rather magical happens each year when Cold Overton’s Gates Garden Centre’s very diligent team of hard-working elves set about creating their 25,000sq ft of Christmas decoration displays in place of much of its outdoor living ranges. With ten themes and – we’ve counted – over 100,000 baubles alone, the centre’s Christmas wonderland is spectacular, and the decorations are only one of the many elements of Christmas preparations that Gates Garden Centre can help with. Festive Food & Drink...

The 2019 opening of Gates Farm Shop adjacent to the Garden Centre has created the largest and most well-stocked retailer of quality food in the area. From high welfare butchery courtesy of Hambleton’s free-range bronze turkeys and shorthorn beef – reared on Gates Garden Centre’s own 600-acre farm – to fruit and vegetables, eco-friendly refills for nuts, cereals, milk and freshly-squeezed orange juice as well as local wines and spirits. The Farm Shop has everything to make the festive season really special whilst minimising food miles and providing the reassurance of delicious food with many local producers supported. Thoughtful Gifts...

For anyone seeking a thoughtful and unique gift, Gates Garden Centre also curates a range of gifts you won’t find in many other retailers. From fragrances and cosmetics to jewellery and accessories, leather gifts and accessories for gents, plus candles and gifts for pets, there’s plenty to inspire. The book store and toy departments also offer opportunities to help you whizz through 76

your festive gift list and find the associated greetings cards, gift wrap and stocking fillers to make the season really special. Delightful Decorations...

And because Christmas just isn’t Christmas without a beautiful tree, Gates Garden Centre also has both quality artificial and real trees plus lights and decorations across ten beautifully curated themes with this year’s settings including Vintage Ballroom, Santa’s Bakery and Royal Christmas. With a larger than ever display of Lemax model villages and The Barn – a new area for Christmas crafting, indoor and outdoor tree decorations and accessories – Gates Garden Centre inspires the love of Christmas this year more than ever before. And finally...

Remember to visit The Garden Restaurant, with its festive menu including afternoon teas and homemade treats, brunch and Sunday lunches... a delicious way to round off a visit! n

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Find Out More: Celebrating its 75th year, Gates Garden Centre with its farm shop, adjacent Lakeland store and 25,000sq ft of Christmas displays is based in Cold Overton, LE15 7QB. Call 01664 454309 or see www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk.

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EV CHARGING MADE EASY Electric vehicle charging points for your home or office with 0% finance available CHOICE OF CHARGER MANUFACTURERS

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The very best for your garden

Summer Houses & Garden Rooms • Timber Cabins • Workshops & Studios Playhouses • Pet Houses • Arbours • Garden Bars • Sheds & Storage DELIVERED AND INSTALLED IN YOUR GARDEN Visit our purpose-built Show Village near Spalding & Kings Lynn, with over 45 buildings on display. Monday-Friday 9am3.30pm. Weekend viewing by appointment.

Producing garden buildings since 1981.

Tydd Bank, PE12 9XE Telephone 01406 359052 or see www.shiregb.com

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MOTORS

Your First Car, Reinvented with Electric Power...

Mini eMastered

Stuck for what to put on your Christmas list? Tired of large, unwieldy cars in town? We’ve a solution to stick in your stocking in the form of the nostalgic electric Mini eMastered by David Brown... a tiny town car guaranteed to put a smile on your face and remind you of your very ﬁrst motor!

EVERYONE remembers their first car with fondness. And chances are... it was a Mini. BMW’s modern interpretation is good but somehow it’s a bit too... modern.

But even David Brown isn’t excused from the inexorable rise of electrification, and so here is their electric version of the classic bearing the name Mini eMastered.

Happily, back in 2017, enthusiasts David Brown Automotive recreated the original in a more faithful iteration, based on a 1960s Mini Cooper with a fizzy 1,275cc engine, a proper go-kart like driving experience and – more controversially – a price tag for the Mini Remastered approaching £100,000.

With prices from £125,000, the four-seater Mini E-Mastered is something that you’ll buy with your heart, not your head. But compared to a classic car, it’ll give you the sense of nostalgia but with unimpeachable build quality and reliability, not to mention rather more civilised modern mechanicals.

That price hasn’t stopped order books filling up nicely, and the company is set to satisfy its aim of producing about 250 vehicles a year: it’s a hand-built car, remember, not a mass-produced volume-selling model, with over 1,400 hours going into each example; 400 hours spent on painting alone.

Unlike BMW’s bloatey offering, the Mini eMastered looks like a genuine original Mini but its 72kW motor provides a range of 110 miles, and makes 60mph in 8.5 seconds.

Not only is it zippy it’s also quick to charge, taking just three hours, and being electric its power delivery is instant and silent. It’s a cinch to drive too thanks to an automatic gearbox, and inside there’s a modern infotainment system with Bluetooth that’ll pair with your Apple CarPlay or Android Auto device. There’s power steering and air con too; bet your first car didn’t have those luxuries! You can, of course, spend half the money and end up with a car twice as large... but that’s hardly the point. If you’re looking for a car that’s practical enough for commuting and shopping, brimming with retro charm, with modern mechanicals and the benefits of electrification, nothing but nothing will put a smile on your face like a Mini eMastered. n

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David Brown Automotive’s

Mini eMastered Price: From £125,000 (£1,000 refundable reservation fee to secure build slot). Powertrain: 72kW electric motor, 175Nm torque, front wheel drive via single speed automatic gearbox. 60mph 8.2secs, top speed 92mph. 110 miles range. Equipment: Electric windows, remote central locking, air con, leather seats, Pioneer infotainment, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatible, USB charging, 12” alloys wheels. n 81

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Maude Halston sequin dress, £455 www.reiss.com.

SEQUINS

of EVENTS All that glitters is bold this month as our selection of sequin-laden dresses give you the chance to sparkle as festive events... 82

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SEQUIN DRESSES

4 1. Twist-front sequined cocktail dress, £369, www.ralphlauren.co.uk. 2. Crystal cross-front midi dress, £299, www.karenmillen.com. 3. Harper embellished floral dress, £299, www.allsaints.com. 4. Marciano sequin long dress, £285, www.guess.eu. 5. Cassey Rainbow Wave dress, £159, www.phase-eight.com. n

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Jimmy Choo, Diamond Box Clutch, £1,750. www.jimmy choo.com.

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PARTY BAGS

SHIMMERING

ELEGANCE

Unwrap glamour with our selection of festive party shoes for Christmas and elevate your style with sparkling elegance, shine bright and dazzle!

1: Aspinal of London Star Clutch, £1,500, www.aspinaloflondon.com. 2: Jimmy Choo, Callie Clutch, £2,095, www.jimmychoo.com. 3: Guess, Marciano Crystal Clutch, £140, www.guess.eu. 4: Dolce & Gabbana, Devotion Bag, £1,700, www.dolcegabbana.com. 5: Miu Miu, Matelassé Crossbody Bag, £1,500, www.miumiu.com. 6: Prada, Satin mini-pouch bag, £1,300, www.prada.com. 7: Stella McCartney, Falabella Shoulder Bag, £850, www.stellamccartney.com. 8: Paco Rabanne, Nano Gold Bag, £800, www.pacorabanne.com. n

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Celebratate Christm tmas with Hugh Rice the Jewellers

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LUXURY JEWELLERY with HUGH RICE

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Unique and truly special tokens of love from Hugh Rice, family jewellers since 1971... 1. Emerald halo diamond engagement ring, from £2,295. 2. 9ct yellow-gold mother of pearl flower drop necklace, from £260. 3. Diamond 9ct white & yellow-gold necklace, from £525. 4. 9ct gold freshwater pearl & sparkle droplet earrings, from £180. 5. Round diamond claw-set 0.60ct platinum ring, from £3,160. 6. 9ct yellow-gold mother of pearl flower bracelet, from £260. 7. Mikimoto Akoya pearl & diamond 18 ct white-gold stud earrings, from £5,000. 8. 9ct yellow-gold diamond 0.25ct earrings, from £435. 9. Pear halo diamond engagement ring, diamond band, from £2,695. Jewellery featured here is available online at www.hughrice.co.uk or in the Hugh Rice stores in Hull, Beverley and Harrogate.

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COSMETICS

Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh

ACHIEVE A STATE OF MINDFULNESS AMID THE CHAOS OF CHRISTMAS WITH THESE LUXURY PRODUCTS

1. Lip colour for Christmas from Gucci... Colour as bold as Santa’s tunic, or as subtle as a hint of cinnamon in some really tasty gingerbread, Gucci has created Rouge À Lèvres Satin Lipstick, in 27 different shades including Linda Beige shown here. Bold pigment with an ultra-light and moisturising feel that leaves lips smooth and soft. Each lipstick is encased within precious gold toned packaging, etched with an intricately engraved design making them a joy to use.

All that glitters is Guerlain this season as the French LVMH-owned perfumerie presents its latest foundation, Parure. Awaken your youthful radiance with mother-ofpearl and a hint of 24-ct gold. Parure Gold features a sweatproof and heat resistant formula that adapts to every season and region. Available in 12 shades, each with a distinctive and delicate scent of peach and rose.

£37/3.5g, www.johnlewis.com.

£65/30ml, johnlewis.com.

2. Effortless eye colour... Voyeur is a versatile, multi-use eyeshadow available in seven metallic shades with Champagne, gold, bronze and green hues. Use them to add highlights, as a primer for colour or as your main means of colour, ideal for layering and blending for a myriad of glittery festive looks. £33/1.5g, www.spacenk.com.

3. Dolce’s Devotion Devotion illuminating face powder from Dolce & Gabbana combines the benefits of liquid and powder to enhance all skin tones and deliver highly concentrated pigments of soft colour to halo winter faces for up to 16 hours. £50/9g, www.dolcegabbana.com.

4. As good as gold... Chantecaille’s Gold Recovery Mask is a luxurious multi-tasking mask that’s infused with powerful ingredients to moisturise and soothe the skin. Antioxidant properties, probiotics and peptides. £260/50ml, www.spacenk.com.

5. All that glitters is Guerlain Parure

6. From the Wolds to your living room Achieve a sense of mindfulness and evoke the warming scent of Christmas with Hobo + Co’s soy wax candle, created by Rachel Clark in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Soy is more natural and cleaner-burning than paraffin and the scent of Frankincense & Myrrh is a real pleasure at this time of year. £26/40hrs www.hobo andco.co.uk.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary.

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Purveyors of Luxury Eyewear Since 1979

KIRK & KIRK, a collection 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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CHRISTMAS PERFUMES

Festive Fragrances LUXURY SCENTS for CHRISTMAS

1. Rabanne Fame EDP 50ml, £101 (pacorabanne.com). 2. Gaultier Divine EDP 100m, £125 jeanpaulgaultier.com). 3. Armani My Way EDP 50ml, £92 (www.armani.com). 4. Lancôme La Vie Est Belle 50ml, £97 (lancome.co.uk). 5. Creed Carmina EDP 75ml, £260 (creedfragrances.co.uk). 6. Hermès Tutti Twilly EDP 85ml, £129 (hermes.com). n

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TEETH WHITENING WHITE FILLINGS

Start your journey with a healthy smile, at a practice which provides the highest standard of dentistry for the whole family. Now welcoming new patients...

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The Black Tie Ball at Kenwick Park for

Cancer Research UK SIMON WEST and his committee recently organised a charity ball in aid of Cancer Research which was attended by around 100 people. The event was held at Kenwick Park near Louth and included an auction, three course supper and dancing to The Stolen Fridays. Cancer Research is the world’s leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, inﬂuence and information. The charity was formed in 2002, though its history goes back much further, to 1902, with the founding of the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. The charity raises money through donations, legacies, community fundraising, events, retail and corporate partnerships with over 40,000 regular volunteers contributing to its work. n Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Wedding Dresses

For 2024-2025 Brides

(Clockwise from top left) 1. Mori Lee: Mackenzie A-line dress with tulle skirt and 3D petal appliqué (www.morilee.com). 2. Justin Alexander: Harper, A-line dress with off the shoulder cuff and Cathedral-length train (www.justinalexander.com). 3. Maggie Sottero: Fairchild sequin-lace bridal gown with detachable sequin-lace balloon sleeves (www.maggiesottero.com). 4. Vera Wang: Jenny A-line crépe wedding dress with long sleeves (www.verawang.com). 5. Sassy Holford: Nina A-line dress with lightly corseted bodice (www.sassiholford.com). 6. Ronald Joyce: Ginetta boho cape sleeve dress, V-neckline and A-line skirt (www.ronaldjoyce.com). 7. Ellis Bridals: Aubrie tulle dress with detachable ruffle skirt (www.ellisbridals.co.uk). 8. Kelsey Rose: Ida dress, with chantilly sleeves and diamond neckline (www.kelseyrose.co.uk). n

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