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As everyone continues to isolate and distance themselves from one another, you would think putting the magazine together would be a struggle, but there is so much to shout about in Lincolnshire that this month feels like any other month (perhaps with a few more trips to the fridge than usual). We’re shouting about the superb health service that we have clapped and cheered for each Thursday; we see how the heroes at the Pilgrim Hospital cope with the virus. Whilst we’re on the subject of the great people of this county, we’re also shouting about notable Lincolnshire folk from Isaac Newton to Lord Alfred Tennyson in our A-Z of people from the county. We step back in time again to shout about the tremendous war effort in Woodhall Spa. The famous 40s festival that usually takes place in July has unfortunately been cancelled so we’re bringing it to you instead. We take great ‘pride’ - pardon the pun - in the people that make up Lincolnshire and we’re proud to celebrate a fantastic county with an incredible history. In additon to celebrating the good people of Lincolnshire, we have lots for you to do in your isolation from cooking to cocktails and even creating your very own vegetable patch. Best wishes and good health, Julian Wilkinson, Managing Director, Pride Magazines Ltd.

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NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across Lincolnshire.

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HIGHLIGHTS 16

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THE FRONT LINE We speak to the people of the Pilgrim Hospital.

FOOD & DRINK 46

QUARANTINIS The best cocktails for a summer afternoon in July.

DESSERTS The best dishes from the best chefs in Lincolnshire.

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THE CHATEAU Stamford couple transform a French Chateau.

WELCOME HOME To a country cottage with a thatched roof and inglenook ﬁreplaces.

VEG PATCH Top tips to grow your own vegetable patch.

WOODHALL IN THE WAR The war effort from Woodhall Spa celebrating

A-Z OF LINCS PEOPLE Discover some of the best and brightest that came from the county.

HOMES & GARDENS

HOMEMADE PASTA Enjoy Pasta

105 GARDEN Our featured garden is Louth’s very exotic, unusual oasis.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN 116

WEDDINGS A beautiful day combining glamour and Glastonbury.

125 FASHION Perfect dresses for when we can ﬁnally venture outside.

THE HIGH LIFE

Fresca in the comfort of your kitchen.

134 LUXURY BRAND The story of Cartier.

WINE CELLAR Our monthy tipples.

140 MOTORS Stunning luxury saloons.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Supporting NHS mental health charity NHS CHARITY LIT UP WITH SALE OF LINCOLN CATHEDRAL CANVASES... LINCOLN Money is being raised for a local NHS mental health charity through the sale of canvas prints of Lincoln Cathedral bathed in blue, in a tribute to key workers during the COVID-19 response.

Andrew Scott, Information Governance Lead for local mental health and learning disability trust Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT), is raising money for the Trust’s charity, which enhances services and facilities not funded by the NHS. Andrew wanted to help support the Trust during these difficult times, but couldn’t put himself forward to help on the front line as his wife and eldest daughter are vulnerable due to chronic asthma. He decided the next best thing would be to raise funds to help frontline staff wherever possible. He teamed up with

his friend, local printer Karl Abbott, to create charity canvases that they could sell and donate profits from to NHS trusts. They initially started taking email orders, but the response was so great they had to set up a webpage to process them all. So far they have sold around 400 and donated over £2k to local NHS charities. This figure is still rising. Philip Jackson, of the Trust’s Charitable Funds committee said: “It’s really inspiring to see people finding ways to support local NHS services during these trying times. The prints capture such a poignant moment, and the money raised in their sales will provide support to staff and patients.” n The prints are available for anyone to purchase by visiting www.lincolncharitycanvas.co.uk

Bridal designer makes masks LINCOLNSHIRE BRIDAL DESIGNER SANYUKTA SHRESTHA MAKES MASKS & CREATES A SPECIAL BRIDAL PACKAGE FOR KEY WORKERS...

HAGWORTHINGHAM Putting her designer skills to good use, Sanyukta Shrestha alongside a small team have been creating reusable masks with three layers of 100% breathable cotton fabrics, some have the option to add an extra layer of filter protection, detachable visor and nose grips, for the NHS. As an ethical bridal company, they decided to put their sewing skills and knowledge into action. They have also joined a National scheme which has partnered with 13,000 retailers both locally and nationally to treat the amazing NHS staff with Blue

Light Card cards to give a special discount package that will help key workers to save a significant amount on their wedding gowns. This UK discount service has enlisted the help of retailers up and down the UK to ramp up its offers, discounts and freebies in an effort to say, ‘thank you.’ The ‘special key worker bridal package’ offers free appointment service, a 25% off for wedding gowns from all collections including bespoke gowns and a £200 gift voucher towards veil for all new orders. n www.sanyuktashrestha.com

Caistor Lakes recently launched a food pick up and delivery services supporting loyal customers in the local area. Their staff are provided with full PPE including face masks, gloves, antibacterial gel, corporate clothing and maintain social distancing guidelines. They are supporting the local NHS hospital, care homes and ambulance services. They are providing FREE Sunday Lunches for a nominated key worker & team or ward at Grimsby’s Diana Princess of Wales Hospital. People can nominate health workers on their Facebook page, the winner will be chosen at random and the meals then delivered to the hospital. This is something they are hoping to run regularly during lockdown. GRIMSBY

WORKSOP Keen to do their bit to support charities affected by COVID-19, the girls and staff from Derry House at Worksop College have launched the ‘Derry to Singapore’ Challenge.

Derry House (a girls’ house of 40 pupils) has pupils scattered across the globe at the moment, the pupils and staff wanted a way to stay connected, whilst raising money for ‘Make a Wish UK’, which is the House charity for this year and also the NHS. They aim to run,

cycle, ride or walk the 6751 miles between Derry and Singapore which is home to Megan who is furthest away. They will hopefully have ‘reached’ Singapore by the time we go to press. Housemistress Charley Phillips said “Team Derry are such a close-knit community, it’s really lovely to be able to connect across the globe like this, whilst also being able to give something back to those in need.”

Student nurses join NHS NEARLY 100 STUDENT NURSES HAVE JOINED THE FRONTLINE NHS LINCOLNSHIRE TEAMS TO HELP FIGHT BACK AGAINST THE PANDEMIC...

n For more details see www. facebook.com/CaistorLakes/

LINCOLN Final year student nurses from the University of Lincoln have recently joined all three Lincolnshire healthcare providers. They play important roles in supporting acute hospitals, community services, and mental health and learning disability services. This cohort of nurses have boosted the Lincolnshire workforce. This is following the national call for nurses in-training to step up and serve in the fight against coronavirus. The students are working in all kinds of healthcare settings in the county. The local NHS are matching their skills to meet particular needs in various areas.

Dairy Farmers

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Have welcomed the Government’s new hardship funding to bolster them through COVID-19. Dairy farmers produce over 49 million litres of milk every day but have seen decreased demand as bars, restaurants and cafes have had to close. The new hardship fund will provide support for local farmers most in need including funds of up to £10,000.

Derry to Singapore

Caistor Lakes Supporting the local NHS with free meals

LOCAL

NEWS In Brief LINCOLNSHIRE

CONNECTED TOGETHER

is offering a telephone befriending service for older people across the county who are staying at home due to the Covid-19 lockdown. YMCA Lincolnshire launched this service to ensure those who are most isolated can stay connected. If you would like a regular call from a member of their friendly team or if you know someone who would enjoy a regular chat contact 01529 301965 or ted@lincs ymca.co.uk. They also support new and existing community action groups via their Good Neighbour Schemes and have developed a GNS Lite toolkit. 7

WELL VALE HALL, ALFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE

£1.5M

This magnificent Grade II* Listed Hall occupies a spectacular private setting with exceptional riverside and lakeside views and has been described as the ‘hidden gem of Lincolnshire’. The spacious accommodation, dating back to the 17th Century, extends to some 17,500 sq. ft and includes seven grand reception rooms, seventeen bedrooms, fourteen basement rooms and a housekeeper’s apartment. The property is further complemented by a wonderful 3,200 sq. ft Coach House and three-bedroom detached Bungalow. 6 acres (STS). 7

OAK TREE BARN, BRANSTON, LINCOLN

EPC Rating: Exempt

£699,950

Oak Tree Barn is a wonderful five-bedroom barn conversion located in a stunning rural position, just six miles from Lincoln City Centre. The accommodation and outbuildings, in excess of 3500 sq. ft, includes a family kitchen and breakfast room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling, three further reception rooms, four double bedrooms in the East Wing and a guest bedroom in the West Wing. Externally the property is surrounded by grounds nearing 2.3 acres (STS) which include a courtyard, al fresco dining area and formal lawn gardens. 4

EPC Rating: D

ASHLEA, HOUGH-ON-THE-HILL, GRANTHAM

£950,000

Ashlea is an impressive four-bedroom country residence located in the beautiful conservation village of Hough-On-The-Hill. The accommodation, nearing 3,100 sq. ft, offers a family kitchen, stunning vaulted garden room, lounge with feature fireplace, formal dining room, home office, four bedrooms including a master suite and three bathrooms / shower rooms. Externally, the property is situated within 1.5 acres (STS) of formal lawns and benefits from a versatile basement terrace, elevated entertaining areas, detached double garage and uninterrupted views. 5

EPC Rating: C

LION HOUSE, BRATTLEBY, LINCOLN

£599,950

Lion House is a wonderful Grade II Listed five-bedroom residence located in the highly regarded conservation village of Brattleby. The accommodation includes a beautiful family kitchen with utility, formal dining room, spacious sitting room, four bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The property is complemented by The Brew House, a versatile, detached one-bedroom annex offering a spacious and immaculately presented interior. Externally the property is surrounded by landscaped gardens and a spacious double garage. 4

EPC Rating: Exempt

Fine & Country Lincolnshire and Grantham, 55 High Street, Navenby, Lincs LN5 0DZ Telephone: 01522 287008 or 01476 247070 Email: lincoln@fineandcountry.com www.fineandcountry.com With offices in over 300 locations worldwide Fine and Country combine the widespread exposure of the international marketplace with national marketing campaigns and local expertise

RECTORY FARM Mere Booth Road | Langrick | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE22 7AD

• Superb Barn Conversion Set in Just Over 1 Acre • Over 10,000sqft of Commercial Buildings in a Secure Setting • Comprising Offices, Storage, Workshops and Overnight Accommodation FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH • Unique Opportunity to Purchase Newly Refurbished VACANT POSSESSION and Extended Buildings • May be Suitable for Residential Conversion Subject Subject To Contract to Gaining Planning Consent

£795,000

100 LONDON ROAD Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 7EW

• An Attractive Detached Property in a Desirable Location • Three Bedrooms and Family Bathroom • Two Spacious Reception Rooms, Conservatory and Kitchen with Separate Utility Room • Set in Expansive Mature Rear Gardens with Parking and Garage

FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION, NO ONWARD CHAIN

£199,950 Subject To Contract

HALTOFT HOUSE Wainfleet Road | Haltoft End | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE22 0PG

• Spacious and Characterful 6 Bedroomed Period Family Home with Private Gardens • Set in 1.23 acres with its Own Commercial Yard and 8,000sqft of Buildings Including Workshops and Offices • House Requiring Some Further Modernisation Features FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH Large Kitchen/Diner with Pantry VACANT POSSESSION • 2 Large Reception Rooms, 2 Staircases, 6 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Orangery and Ancillary Offices • Suitable for a Variety of Businesses with Modern Workshops & Stores Subject To Contract

£475,000

Mulberry House, Hundleby, Spilsby

£650,000

Wainfleet Road, Boston

£475,000

This fabulous five bedroom country home is located between the market towns of Spilsby and Horncastle at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds and has been fitted to an impeccably high standard throughout. With three beautifully appointed reception rooms in addition to a superb bespoke kitchen with dining and sitting areas off, the property enjoys two en-suite bathrooms, solid oak floors and three Clearview wood burning stoves.

This spacious four bedroom period property has three reception rooms and has undergone a total refurbishment in the last couple of years and now enjoys a wonderful mixture of character features alongside more contemporary ﬁxtures and ﬁttings. The superb new kitchen runs across the back of the property and has two sets of bi-fold doors that fully open out onto a split level patio area. There is extensive parking for many vehicles and access at the side down to a detached triple garage. The property is offered with NO CHAIN.

Manor Road, Kirton

Witham Bank West, Boston

£349,950

A spacious and immaculately presented property within walking distance of the village. Almost totally renovated in recent years this dormer style bungalow has two well- appointed double bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor and a master suite with full bathroom on the first floor. A light-filled garden room overlooks an attractive, private and beautifully well stocked garden and has French doors opening out onto the patio.

£315,000

This beautiful four bedroom Georgian property enjoys an established plot of just over half an acre subject to survey and an attractive riverside aspect. It offers versatile accommodation arranged over three storeys, with a layout which can also include a self-contained annexe to the ground ﬂoor. The property has two kitchens, bathroom or shower room facilities to each ﬂoor and 4-5 reception rooms depending on personal preference. It has a long, private driveway and a detached double garage.

AN A TO Z OF Lincolnshire People This month we’re celebrating Lincolnshire people. Lincolnshire has been home to a wealth of scientists, explorers, pioneers and inventors, who have achieved incredible success, and some of their names are now known in households and even classrooms across the world... A is for Anderson. Sir Edmund Anderson (1530 - 1605) was the Chief Justice of the Common Pleas under Elizabeth I. Anderson sat as judge at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots and Sir Walter Raleigh! He was known for being a particularly strict judge. Sir Edmund was born in Flixborough in North Lincolnshire, and attended Lincoln College. B is for Banks. Sir Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) was a British naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences. He took part in Captain Cook’s first great voyage and held the position of President of the Royal Society for over 41 years. He is credited for introducing many species of plants, and 80 species bear his name. Banks grew up in Lincolnshire and it’s here where his interest in nature began, having explored the countryside as a boy. C is for Cameron. Samantha Cameron (1974 - Present) is ex-prime minister David Cameron’s wife and businesswoman. She’s also the elder daughter of Sir Reginald Sheffield, 8th Baronet. Samantha grew up on the 300-acre estate of Normanby Hall, five miles north of Scunthorpe. D is for Davenport. George Davenport (1783 - 1845) was a rather busy man! His job roles included English-American sailor, frontiersman, fur trader, merchant, postmaster, US Army soldier, Indian agent and city planner to name but a few. Davenport was born in Lincolnshire starting life as an apprentice, before finding a job at sea. The present-day city of Davenport in Iowa, is named after him.

Main: Charles Gore was a painter for the royals and he came from Lincolnshire. He asked his good friend Johann Zoffany to commission this piece; his daughter Hannah is top left and her prospective groom is the standing figure on the right.

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E is for Elsey. Charles Elsey (1882 - 1966) was a thoroughbred racehorse trainer born in Baumber, Lincolnshire. Charles Elsey trained the winners of six classics and numerous major handicaps and was the Champion Trainer in 1956. He also attained the rank of Captain in WWI. F is for Fletcher. Alfred Fletcher (1841 1915) was a journalist active in the labour movement. Born in Long Sutton, Fletcher was editor of the Daily Chronicle in 1889. G is for Gore. Charles Gore (1729 - 1807) was an artist born in Horkstow Hall in North Lincolnshire. He married well, mixed in royal circles and travelled Europe. In 1751 he married Mary Cockerill, whose wealth meant Gore did not need to work again. He spent his days creating watercolours of naval scenes. He even designed his own cutter. H is for Harrison. William Harrison (1728 - 1815) was the inventor of the marine chronometer, born in Barrow-upon-Humber but moved to London to assist his father in developing the chronometer. It was a solution to determining longitude at sea.

Above: Jim Broadbent, famous Hollywood actor in major movies. Right: Joseph Banks, botanist and explorer. Opposite: King Henry IV was born in Bolingbroke.

I is for Isaac. We couldn’t leave out Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1726). Newton was an English physicist and mathematician who is widely recognised as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. He was born on Christmas Day at Woolsthorpe Manor and was educated at King’s School in Grantham. J is for Jim. Jim Broadbent (1949 - Present) was born in Holton cum Beckering in Lincolnshire. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for ‘Iris’ and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for ‘Moulin Rouge!’ He’s also played major parts in Cloud Atlas, Bridget Jones’s Diary and the Iron Lady. K is for King. Henry IV was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1399 to 1413 and asserted the claim of his grandfather, Edward III, to the Kingdom of France. He was born at Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire. L is for Lane-Claypon. Janet Elizabeth Lane-Claypon (1877 - 1967) was an English physician. She was one of the founders of the science of epidemiology, pioneering the use of cohort studies and case-control studies. Born in an affluent Lincolnshire family, she was privately educated and entered London School of Medicine for Women in 1898. M is for Margaret. Margaret Thatcher (1925 - 2013) was a British stateswoman and politician who was the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Conservative Party. She was the longest serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the office. She was born in Grantham and raised in the flat above her father’s grocery store on North Parade. N is for Nathaniel. Nathaniel Dickinson (1601 - 1676) was an early English migrant to America. He was born in Billingborough. He married Anna Gull and they had at least 12 children. Dickinson held several public offices in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serving as town clerk, deacon, deputy and jury member throughout his life. Nathaniel was buried in Old Hadley Cemetery, where there is a memorial and plaque. He was the first Dickinson to ever live in America. O is for Ormond. Anne Butler, Countess of Ormond (1360 - 1397) was the first countess 19

Left: HMS Navigator, Flinders’ ship Right: The work of Robert Peake.

F IS FOR FLINDERS: Australian Founder... Captain Matthew Flinders (1774 -1814) from Donington was a navigator and cartographer who led the second circumnavigation of New Holland that he would subsequently call ‘Australia or Terra Australis’ and identify it as a continent. Flinders made three voyages to the southern ocean between 1791 and 1810. In the second voyage, George Bass and Flinders confirmed that Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) was an island. In the third voyage, Flinders circumnavigated the mainland of what was to be called Australia. Heading back to England in 1803 with all of his research and maps, Flinders’ vessel needed urgent repairs at Isle de France (Mauritius). Although Britain and France were at war, Flinders thought the scientific nature of his work would ensure safe passage, but a

suspicious governor kept him under arrest for more than six years. In captivity, he recorded details of his voyages for future publication, and put forward his rationale for naming the new continent ‘Australia,’ as an umbrella term for New Holland and New South Wales. Flinders’ health had suffered, however, and although he reached home in 1810, he did not live to see the success of his widely praised book and atlas, A Voyage to Terra Australis. If he hadn’t have been captured in Mauritius, he would be as famous as Captain James Cook! The location of his grave was lost by the mid-19th century but archaeologists excavating a former burial ground near London’s Euston railway station for the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, announced in January 2019 that his remains had been identified.

“S is for Storer, the first colonial astronomer. He even had a comet named after him - Storer’s Comet - until Edmund Halley predicted its return!” to live at Kilkenny Castle, Ireland. She grew up in Grainsby, Lincolnshire and her son’s godfather was King Richard II. P is for Peake. Robert Peake (1551 - 1619) was a painter born in Lincolnshire. He was appointed picture maker to Prince Henry and sergeant-painter to King James I. He specialised in painting brilliantly coloured, full-length costume pieces that are unique to England at this time (see left). Q is for Queen. Queen Elizabeth II is not from Lincolnshire, but she has visited many time (and we needed a Q!). The Queen visited Burghley in 2012, RAF Cranwell in 2009, Lincoln Cathedral in 2000 and she opened Lincoln University in 1996. R is for Rhodes. William Barnard Rhodes (1807 - 1878) was a New Zealand politician. He was born in Lincolnshire, but took up a career at sea at an early age. His extensive farming ventures meant he was known as one of the richest people in Wellington. S is for Storer. Arthur Storer (1648 - 1686) was the first colonial astronomer. He came to Maryland from Lincolnshire and was the first observer to sight and record data about a comet that passed over in 1682. The comet was known as Storer’s Comet, until Edmund Halley later predicted the comet’s return! T is for Tennyson. Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) was born in Somersby and is probably the most famous poet in history! His most famous piece was The Charge of the Light Brigade. U is for Uniform. Edith Smith was the first woman police officer in the United Kingdom with full power of arrest based in Grantham. Her duties were to deal with cases where women were involved. 21

V is for Valentine. Sir Valentine Browne, of Croft, Lincolnshire was as a pay official, victualler, treasurer and politician. He was Surveyor General of Ireland in 1559, and later appointed Auditor of the Exchequer. W is for Weightman. William Weightman was born in 1813 in Waltham, Lincolnshire. He migrated to the States and amassed a large fortune through shrewd investments, derived from his manufacturing enterprise, estimated at $51.8 billion in adjusted value. X is for Executioner. William Marwood was a hangman known for inventing the ‘long drop,’ originally a cobbler in Horncastle. The long drop technique ensured a prisoner’s neck breaks instantly at the end of the drop, resulting in the prisoner dying of asphyxia while unconscious. This was considered more ‘humane.’ Marwood hanged 176 people in his time as a hangman and many would’ve taken place at Lincoln Castle. Y is for Yarborough. Earl of Yarborough is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1837 in Manby in Lincolnshire. Z is for Zephaniah. Zephaniah Kingsley Sr. (1734 - 1792) was born in Leake in Lincolnshire, going on to become an affluent merchant and a loyalist during the American Revolution. He was the father of slave trader and plantation owner Zephaniah Kingsley Jr and the grandfather of Anna McNeill Whistler better known as Whistler’s Mother in the painting ‘Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1’ by her son James McNeill Whistler! Above: Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister of England. Roundel: Edith Smith, the ﬁrst policewoman in the UK! Main: Lord Alfred Tennyson, famed for his beautiful poetry.

Local Museums to Visit After Lockdown...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

Museum of Lincolnshire Life: This museum collection is a varied social history that reﬂects on the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1750 to the present day. It’s deﬁnitely one to visit to delve deeper into the lives of yellow bellies of the past!

North Lincolnshire Museum: This wonderful museum has interactive exhibits and covers archaeology, nature, the Victorian era, and war time. It is housed in the former Frodingham vicarage in Scunthorpe.

The Collection: The Collection is the county museum and gallery. It is an amalgamation of the Usher Gallery and the City and County Museum; it displays a mixture of art and history. The Collection is a modern purpose-built museum close to Usher.

The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre: This aviation museum in East Kirkby was opened in 1988 by Lincolnshire farmers Fred and Harold Panton, as a memorial to older brother, Christopher Whitton Panton, who died during the Second World War.

Boston Guildhall: Built in the 1390s, the Guildhall is a testament to the wealth and inﬂuence of the Guild of St. Mary, at a time when Boston’s power as a centre of trade was second only to London. Displays breathe life into the stories that are told.

International Bomber Command Centre: This interpretation centre and memorial relating the historical legacy of Bomber Command during the Second World War is located on Canwick Hill, overlooking the city of Lincoln,

How Covid-19 has affected pensions on divorce By Lucy Reding, a Solicitor in the Family team at Wilkin Chapman Solicitors. DIVORCE is seldom easy and, in these unprecedented times, COVID-19 is unlikely to have made matters any more straight-forward. The latest Sunday Times Rich List saw some people’s wealth drop by £6bn while Sir James Dyson saw his wealth increase by £3.7bn! The ripple effect of the global pandemic will affect many peoples’ finances, not just the superrich. The fair division of assets is a factor in any divorce. All assets need to be considered including pensions, which can often be overlooked by the unacquainted. For many, pensions are likely to be the largest matrimonial asset, even if divorcing spouses don’t yet know it. Neither advice nor frozen pensions should be ignored. Different pensions will have different benefits and can pay-out at different ages. The financial world is a changed place to that of a few months ago. Individuals must understand how

their pension values may have altered as a result. When considering financial settlement, everyone will be asked for the Cash Equivalent Value of their pensions. If these were received before

“For many, pensions are likely to be the largest matrimonial asset, even if divorcing spouses don’t yet know it” the pandemic their values may now differ significantly, especially if they are stock market dependent. There is never a ‘one size fits all approach’ when it comes to pensions on divorce and that remains the same. The correct treatment will depend upon the whole financial situation and the type of pension scheme held. There are so many unknowns now and we certainly live in interesting and

worrying times, but one thing is certain, the pandemic presents us with more challenges in this complex area. It is vital, therefore, that people get the right advice and are not tempted to ignore pensions, or ‘go it alone’ because pensions are simply too complicated and too valuable not to receive the correct expert advice.

For further information, please contact Lucy Reding on 01522 515006, email lucy.reding@wilkinchapman.co.uk or visit www.wilkinchapman.co.uk

WWII IN WOODHALL

The War Effort in

WOODHALL Although Woodhall’s fabulous 40s festival won’t be going ahead, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate the town’s incredible war eﬀort and yearly celebration of town life in the 40s... Image: Wing Commander Guy Gibson, leader of the Dambuster’s 617 Squadron.

WOODHALL SPA is a fabulous town with fantastic history and beautiful Edwardian character. Its loved by many for its quaint English setting and weekend breaks, but not many know about its incredible ties to war time Britain. Each year, this is celebrated with their annual 1940s festival that has been running for just under 10 years. Unfortunately, the event has been cancelled this year, but it’s already been announced that next year’s July event will return as normal. Since we’re missing this Lincolnshire staple, we thought we would bring the celebration of Woodhall Spa in War Time to you. It’s a brilliant day out for the family of all ages, there is no entry fee and it’s a great way to dress up and transport yourself back to the 40s. It’s celebrated in the entire town in shops, parks, hotels and the streets. You don’t have to dress up to attend but you will enjoy it far more if you are a participant 28

rather than a spectator. There’s a best dressed competition too! There is so much to see over the weekend you can get your motor fix from vintage cars, trucks, motorbikes, and even tanks! There’s also tasty food and drink stalls and the bars and restaurants are usually open. 40s style singers, dancing to war time music, re-enactments and children’s parties will entertain throughout the day. Then, the most exciting part of the event is a fly-over from a Lancaster Bomber all to be seen and enjoyed under the sunshine. There are many places that survived war time in Woodhall including the Kinema one of the only cinemas in the country that remained open during World War Two The Petwood Hotel. The Petwood Hotel has a long history dating back to 1905, when Baroness von Eckhardstein requested a large bungalow to be built on a piece of woodland in Woodhall Spa.

“Woodhall Spa’s incredible 1940s weekend is of course cancelled in 2020 so we’re bringing the celebrations to you at home. Get the date in your diary for 2021 too as this has already been confirmed!”

Above: The wonderful 40s weekend takes place across the town. People dress up as famous 40s stars like Churchill and Rosie the Riveter, enjoying the sweet sound of the 40s and an incredible ﬂyover too.

Wymondham Windmill .

WOODHALL SPA IN WAR TIME

Her marriage to a German diplomat ended after a short time and she went on to marry Captain Archibald Weigall. The couple had streams of events and parties until they left Lincolnshire in 1934. They gave the reins of The Petwood to hoteliers John and Peggy Flurry with the view to manage the property as a hotel. This was the case up until 1943 when the Petwood became the RAF Officers Mess for the 617 Squadron, otherwise known as ‘The Dambusters.’ RAF Scampton and RAF Woodhall became connected, along with 49 other airfields across the Lincolnshire county with the majority housing AVRO Lancaster Bombers. This is what the 617 and 627 Squadrons used for the famous operations of the Dams Raid in 1943. They’re famed as the Dambusters, but they also destroyed the Saumur Railway Tunnel, Biefield Railway Viaduct and even the German Battleship ‘Tirpitz.’ 627 Squadron was also involved in the attack of the Gestapo 30

HQ and the Berlin raids on Stuttgart and Brunswick. The Petwood was home to the 619 and 97 Squadrons too. 619 Squadron bombed targets in Dusseldorf before moving to RAF Coningsby, and 97 Squadron to be one of the first squadrons equipped with the AVRO Lancaster, involved in the 1,000 bomber raids on Essen, Bremen and Cologne. But what about the famous Dambusters story? Going back 77 years to 16th May 1943, the 617 Squadron was led in by 24-year-old Wing Commander Guy Gibson for ‘Operation Chastise,’ a courageous task that involved bombing three dams in Ruhr Valley, Germany. 19 Lancaster’s took off with 133 crew in three separate timings starting at 9.28pm. The dams were protected under water with torpedo nets and anti-aircraft guns at the ready. However, the cunning weapon that the 617 had up their sleeves was the ‘bouncing bomb’ created by the ingenious British Engineer Barnes Wallis.

“The dams were protected under water with torpedo nets and guns. The ingenious engineer Barnes Wallis invented the bouncing bomb to combat this...”

In 1942 Wallis was able to develop a new weapon that started off in his back garden by bouncing marbles across a tub filled with water! Originally, it was designed to attack moored battleships, but they discovered that destroying the dams would disrupt the German’s war production. The dams not only secured the water supply but generated electricity.

In Woodhall Spa, you will be able find the Dambusters Memorial with the sobering words ‘they died for your freedom’ engraved at the top followed by the names of the fallen.

The biggest task that came with this was the height and speed that the bombs needed to be released at; a tree top grazing height of just 18 meters and a ground speed of 232mph. With that combination, it would allow the bomb to spin backwards, skimming across the top of the water, finally stopping at the base of the dam before exploding.

Ensuring that the nations favourite dish was available throughout war was Archers Fish & Chip Shop, a family run business open since 1936 and still open now!

From the 133 aircrew involved, sadly 53 lost their lives and three others became prisoners of war. The crew that were successful in returning home were commended as heroes. Guy Gibson went on to be awarded the very prestigious Victoria Cross.

The population of Woodhall Spa in the 40s dramatically increased. It is estimated that between 4,500 - 5,000 service men and women joined the village. Thank goodness for the local Fish & Chip shop!

We spoke to Nicola Redford, who currently runs the shop with her sister Sally Burnett. “The chip shop was opened in 1936 and was run by my great-grandfather Arthur Archer and his son Herbert,” says Nicola. “At the time, the shop was a corrugated tin Top: The famous Bouncing Bombs. Opposite: The war memorial in Woodhall and the 617 Squadron in Lincolnshire.

and wooden building and the cooking range was coal fired unlike the gas we use today.” “During WW2, it was a challenge getting supplies of fish and beef dripping due to rationing. Before the war started, normally the fish was delivered in reusable wooden boxes by steam train to Kirkstead. Arthur and Herbert had to make regular trips to Grimsby to collect the fish themselves during the war.” “We served many of the service men and women stationed at Woodhall Spa. There was a limited selection back then, everything was wrapped in newspaper, and it was just haddock, chips, and peas. “Whilst Arthur and Herbert were running the shop, my grandfather Reg Archer, was in the army serving in Italy and North Africa. Upon his return at the end of the war, he bought the shop in 1945 and took over the business, giving it the name it still has today. He also had another fish and chip shop in the Market Place at Horncastle.” 31

John Wield was a Woodhall man who in the first half of the 20th century was a professional photographer and took these wonderful photos. The Cottage Museum holds a huge archive of his work. 1. A gathering of the Civil Defence Corps. Originally known as the Air Raid Precaution, they not only maintained the ‘black-out’ but coordinated fire, rescue and police. 2. Alexandra Street in Woodhall Spa celebrating our victory. 3. A war time wedding. He in his uniform and her in her best outfit that fashion and war time privations could muster. No white dress and most likely no honeymoon. 4. Another vital local member of the community in WWII - the village policeman wearing cycle clips about to go out on his beat. 5. A first World War veteran who was a platoon commander in the Home Guard, initially called the Local Defence Volunteers. He wears an arm band and his WWI uniform with the insignia denoting he was a Captain. 6. Another LDV platoon commander in the early years of the war when the Volunteers did not yet have an issued uniform to wear and hence appeared in ‘civvies.’ 7. King George VI inspecting troops at Woodhall Spa.

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“The museum has a collection of letters of people who remember the bombs that hit Woodhall. One lady, just a girl at the time, remembers entering shops through broken windows...”

“The 1940s festival is one of the highlights of the year for us and a great community occasion. As many businesses do, we dress up, decorate the shop and play 40s music all weekend long! Everyone is always in such high spirits and enjoys getting involved.”

“One such letter came from Jean Buddle aged 15 at the time. Her father ran the Royal Hotel that was destroyed by a parachute bomb and is able to give a graphic account of fire, being hit by debris at home and visiting a friend.”

“Standing in the same building selling the same food that our great-grandfather did in the 1940s makes the weekend all the more special for us.”

“A letter from Percy Carter who was a railway signalman and on duty standing near the railway iron overbridge, saw the parachute bomb landing near Dr Armour’s house and surgery. He rescued Mrs Armour and the rest of the night was spent dealing with the injured, using shirts and vests for bandages.”

In addition to the local chippy, the local museum gave us some fascinating stories and information in regards to Woodhall during War time. Patricia Duke-Cox, chairman of the Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum, explained what the museum includes. “One of the many collections we have came about as a result of people who were in the town during war time stepping forward with recollections of the parachute bombs falling on Woodhall Spa. We have so many letters with their personal accounts.” 34

“Jo Long writes a letter who was in Woodhall Spa that night when she was just five years old. She remembers being carried out of her home and in subsequent days visiting shops without having to open the door as there was no glass in them.” “A Mr Hall wrote a letter about when he came to Woodhall Spa in 1935. Aged eight years, living at Philadelphia Farm in Kirkstead,

We look forward to a time when the 40s Festival is back on and social distancing isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t encouraged!

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he recollects the Old Mill and water wheel, the pump for water to the farm, and how the Tower on the Moor was always used as a look out post.” “He recalls his school day, the railway, farms and the milkman and other suppliers. He lists many of them. He also tells the tale of him and his mother picking up two airmen in 1940 when out in their pony and trap.” “Other memories in the collection include Patricia Baxter from Alexandra Road. She recalls life in the Spa including school, places to visit, shopkeepers, and the war years.”

of the order of service and notes by the vicar, Simon Witcombe, annotated in pencil.” “We have another collection about farming during the war and the produce, equipment and methods used.” The Museum holds research into the Lancaster crash at Roughton Moor by Reg Hudson of Hursley, Hampshire. This occurred in May 1942 and includes images of Sergeant G H Ramey, his funeral and memorial and operations record.

“It was outside her home that the Alexandra Road Victory Tea took place. All those in the photo have now been identified including an evacuee from London.”

Once the town is up and running again, this is definitely a place to visit to satiate your 40s weekend craving. If immersing yourself in the atmosphere of Woodhall’s incredible 1940s event is more your thing, the 2021 event will be held on 17th - 18th July.

and seeing the hardships they had to endure, we can find solace in the fact that all we’re asked to do is stay at home to protect our incredible health service and therefore save so many lives.

“Other research has been done by Marjorie Sargeant, a past trustee of the museum, who has written several books about the residents and the locality. Items in the collection consist

It’s certainly something that will be sorely missed, although after reflecting on the tremendous efforts of Woodhall Spa, our nation and our allies during World War One

n For more information on the 1940s festival, please visit www.woodhall-spa-40s-festival.com or call organiser Clive on 01526 352751. For the museum, visit www.cottagemuseum.co.uk.

NHS HEROES

The Faces Behind

THE MASKS We’ve clapped for our carers each Thursday, putting their lives on the line to help those most at risk. We’re putting a face - many faces - to a name, speaking to the staﬀ at the Pilgrim Hospital to discover just what it means to be working in the NHS during Coronavirus... Words: Tilly Wilkinson. Images and Interviews: Imogene Bushell.

LIKE EVERYONE DURING THIS current time, we want to celebrate the NHS, it’s staff and the lifeline it has given us all. The National Health Service hasn’t always been fully recognised or appreciated, but during this national health emergency, it’s become clear to everyone just how fantastic the service is in this country and it deserves every round of applause it gets. The nurses, doctors and medical staff are true heroes, not just during this pandemic, but in normal life too, dedicating their lives to helping the most vulnerable day in and day out whilst putting their lives at risk from catching all sorts of infections and diseases. Hospital staff have had to work on different wards, change shifts, live in accommodation at hospitals to protect their family, wear extra protection, follow extra protocol and work with new members of staff from the retired to the newly recruited. Crucially, they have had to care for patients suffering from COVID-19 and be the only person there by their side if a patient’s symptoms took a turn for the very worst. At the time of writing, the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has now been able retstart routine operations, as they now feel confident they have enough capacity. “I think we were up to a position of maybe 500 or 600 empty beds as we built up our capacity for a Coronavirus surge,” says Andrew Morgan, Chief Executive of ULHT. “The number of empty beds is now below 200.”

Life for everyone through this pandemic has been a little crazy to say the least, but for the people working within a hospital, it must be pandemonium. To get a good understanding of what’s happening in our hospitals and how our NHS heroes are coping with the situation, we spoke to the people on the ground in the Pilgrim Hospital in Boston from cleaners to consultants and porters to pathologists. Disclaimer: To maintain social distancing guidelines effectively, junior doctor Imogene Bushell who is living and working in the hospital very kindly agreed to act as our ‘inside reporter,’ speaking to members of staff at the Pilgrim. “Considering the situation and what you would expect, everyone in the hospital is actually pretty positive,” says Imogene who is currently in her final year of study at Durham University and was recruited by the NHS as they looked to increase staff 39

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during the Coronavirus pandemic. She now works on the ‘query Covid’ ward for patients who are waiting for test results and are too ill to leave hospital. “Seeing how hard everyone works in the hospital - and that’s everyone from consultants to catering assistants - is truly inspiring. It’s a great team that works well together.” “The whole of the Pilgrim Hospital is working together as a team to combat this crisis. Our most important staff are those on the front line, but we are all doing extra shifts where we can and learning new skills if needed. You may be asked to move location for a shift to help busier wards and we are moving higher risk patients.” Amanda Burt, Deputy Sister on the Acute Medical Ward “I feel proud to be a part of the front line team, looking after the patients, especially the sense of satisfaction when a patient gets discharged. But unfortunately lots of patients have outcomes that are disappointing. You are sometimes waiting and watching without being able to do much as doctors.” - Dr Sandhya Abraham “It’s nice to be a small cog in the works, knowing that my job helps out a lot toward patient care” - housekeeper Ellen Price

as I can. It is a challenge to mankind. If I can contribute in any way to the discovery of a cure or treatment, that would be great. I get bored of doing a mundane job, so when most people like to run away from this virus, I run into it!” - Dr Felix Ihama, Consultant Physician “After considering the risks to yourself and other staff - as there have been a few staff outbreaks - I don’t feel that different. The essence of looking after the patients is the same as normal; you do your very best to look after them. It’s manageable because the surges have been less than expected so far.” - Dr Wenhao Li, GP Trainee “I’ve been anxious but they’re patients and that’s what you do. I’m a nurse because I want to care for patients - when a pandemic comes along, you use all your skills to care for those patients. Your level of care doesn’t change. I’m living in the accommodation and have had Coronavirus to isolate from my family. It’s been hard, but going out to watch people clapping each Thursday has been phenomenal. It really has boosted the morale of the whole team” - Ward Sister Becky Tomlin

“I was really scared. I tested positive and was very ill, but I’m lucky. I eventually recovered and I’m now back at work in the hospital...”

“It’s interesting. It’s different work than what we normally do. I would consider the morale to be high considering the circumstances. We’ve had bad days like when our fellow nurse Kumar passed away, but usually the morale is high as a team. We are a tough bunch!” - Acute Medical Consultant Dr Habib Ahmad

“I have mixed feelings. I’m happy I can help people, but sometimes I’m afraid for my health and for my family as well. Everyone in the Pilgrim is so supportive. The PPE wasn’t great to start with but everyone has stepped up to the challenge. I started here in 2004 and I’m still here! It’s a lovely place to work.” - Imelda Cafe-Ebuen, nurse on the query Covid ward

“It was scary at the beginning and now it’s kind of the norm. I think everyone has gone home and cried after a bad day when you’ve lost patients to Covid. That has been really hard. I feel proud of myself. The support has been great and the donations have been great, especially the bags for uniforms! A great help!” - Julie O’Callaghan, Trainee Nurse Associate

“I was scared initially because we didn’t know much about the virus. But with time, I got used to working with patients. The proper PPE supplies have helped. I’m one of the lucky few who hasn’t been sick. With the clapping and all the donations we’ve had, it has been really lovely and I’m very grateful for everything the Lincolnshire people have been doing for us.” - Dr Ezeagozie Okoli, GP Trainee

“It’s definitely stressful. We have a high turnover of patients and we’re not allowed to talk to patients much which I find really difficult. In pharmacy we have all had to work hard together to get over the initial surges and take turns supporting each other, making sure it is organised.” - Pharmacist Liya Roy

“If I’m honest, at first I was really scared. Then I caught the virus and had two weeks off. I was really poorly but very lucky and I’m now back at work. Now I’ve been through it, I’ve come back and I’m okay. I’ve had fantastic support on my ward! We’re like a family, even more so in this pandemic looking out for each other. When the clapping started, I was reduced to tears. It’s nice to be part of a team that’s making a difference.” - Kerry Sharman, Ward Clerk

“I feel excited because I am doing research into the virus. I am analysing the data of 175 patients and will soon be able to contribute to the aspects of care for Covid patients. As you know, there is no treatment currently, so we are treating respiratory compromise. I have been treating as many patients on the front line

“We’re just doing what we normally do with extra care, making sure we try to stay safe and all of that what comes with it. Sometimes all the support is overwhelming; we’re just used to doing our job and carrying on. But I’m very grateful for all the support we are getting. All the donation have been lovely!” - Vanessa Loughran, Catering Assistant

Photos (left to right, top to bottom): Volunteer Alex Allbones, Consultant Dr Habib Ahmad, Mental Health Nurse Helen Vickers, Receptionist Brodie Winter, Dr Bhasha Mukherjee, Ward Sister Laura Barwick, GP Trainee Dr Wenhao Li, Support Worker Rebecca Green, Radiographer Andrea Margutti, Housekeeper Hollie Coates, Catering Assistant Vanessa Loughran, Trainee Nurse Associate Julie O’Callaghan, Doctor Support Worker Imogene Bushell, Support Worker Serene Bearder, Dr Ezeagozie Okoli, Support Worker Michelle Kelly, Nurse Imelda Cafe-Ebuen, Ward Clerk Kerry Sharman, Consultant Physician Dr Felix Ihama, Pharmacist Liya Roy, Dr Sandhya Abraham, Radiology Support Worker Christopher Joyce, Porter Biju Thattil Devassy, Staff Nurse Molly Parker, Occupational Therapy Assistant Chloe Broughton, Ward Sister Becky Tomlin, Catering Assistan Debra Ball, Housekeeper Ellen Price, Dr Eduardo Bento and Nurse Akosua-owusu Kwarteng.

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“I’m using the correct PPE now so I’m not scared. I’ve been tested and know all the symptoms if I start feeling sick. I feel proud to work here. My wife works in ITU with all the correct PPE now so I’m less worried now. We’re such a good team and we support and help each other.” - Porter, Biju Thattil Devassy.

other and talk openly. I worry about the public. I work in mental health and I worry for the public’s mental health over Coronavirus and all of its implications. Staff at the hospital are anxious and we are offering support where it’s needed.” - Helen Vickers, Mental Health Liaison Nurse

“When relatives of those infected had to leave in the beginning, it was very difficult but this has become easier to manage. The support has been really good. I have a daughter at home who can’t go to school so I was working 11am - 8pm and now I work 3pm - 8pm so I can help her. We get so many food donations and scrub bags and I think that’s amazing! The public support has been incredible.” Brodie Winter, Receptionist

“Initially it was very scary because of the PPE situation. We saw medical professionals in other countries wearing astronaut suits and it was not like that here! I’m not from this country so my family back home worry for me. I feel like we’ve gotten used to it and we had so many scares that now we’re slightly numb. We are more aware now with PPE and what to do which is good. In hospital I think the morale is quite high and everyone tries to help each other. I think it’s more valuable to the NHS to follow social distancing rules, but it is really nice to see everyone outside clapping for us too - it lifts up the mood.” - Eduardo Bento, Doctor

“I just get on with it. It’s one of those things that if it happens it happens - you’ve got to just keep going, keep clean and hygienic. Everyone has done a really good service, we’ve all come together. We’ve been well briefed and we’ve been supported. If there has been any issues, they’ve been addressed for our safety. The public support has been really good and every ‘thank you’ keeps you going. It’s very hard to see people die from this but you’ve got to stay positive.” - Christopher Joyce, Radiology Support Worker “I came here to help out. I saw the NHS needed help and signed up to the volunteer service and was sent here. My dad was concerned but I’ve managed to stay safe. Everyone gets on well and it’s good to be appreciated by staff and the public!” - Alex Allbones, Volunteer “It’s a different kind of experience you never expect to experience in your life. I like my job and I like to take care of patients. In this situation, the most important thing is the care of these patients. We continue to do our jobs here on the front line and I like to be able to help here in an emergency. I’m form Italy so my friends and family have been really affected by this, but I feel good to be helping these patients in need. I feel appreciated and what we’re doing is precious. The extra staff support has been great and it’s been a good challenge for me and for my career.” - Andrea Margutti, Radiographer “I’m just doing my job as I normally would. I’m happy to continue doing my job and helping patients. Our team is supportive to each

“I work in occupational therapy so we’re making the people in isolation feel better. I make activity packs for patients to go home with to help out with the hard time of being alone in lockdown. We help to promote patient recovery through activities. I thought the morale would be very low and the Pilgrim would be a horrible place to work in this hard time, but it’s been the complete opposite - it’s so supportive and we’ve had the best communication we’ve ever had in this situation.”- Chloe Broughton, Occupational Therapy Assistant When this crisis is over and life goes back to something like normality, when the clapping on a Thursday stops and our thoughts are again occupied by work duties, weekend activities and friends and family, we need to keep appreciating these incredible people, not just for their care during the pandemic, but for dedicating their lives every single day to helping others in their moments of critical need. We need to celebrate the people that stepped up, put their lives at risk and carried on with their day job and then continued to do so long after Coronavirus. It’s clear from all the comments made by the doctors, nurses, porters and housekeepers at the Pilgrim Hospital that despite their fears, they got up, put their scrubs on and ‘just did their jobs.’ Thank you NHS and Pilgrim Hospital!

Kumar: The Pilgrim Hospital’s Fallen Soldier... Pilgrim Hospital nurse Anujkumar Kuttikkottu Pavithran, known as Kumar, died on 27th April after testing positive for the virus.

Hospital in Boston. He was a very well liked, professional, respected member of the team and will be greatly missed.”

“I am deeply saddened to share the news that one of our colleagues, who had tested positive for Coronavirus, sadly died,” says Andrew Morgan, Chief Executive of the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust.

“We are all sending our heartfelt condolences to Kumar’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difﬁcult time.”

“Anujkumar Kuttikkottu Pavithran, known as Kumar to his colleagues, was a staff nurse at the Pilgrim

44-year-old Kumar had a wife and two children and his colleagues at the hospital are currently fundraising for his funeral, an idea formed by his close friend Jerry Varghese.

“Kumar worked day and night constantly, when he contracted this illness. This man took a pride in how well he took care of his family and his wellbeing. The love he put into this world was remarkable.” More than 100 keyworkers have now died after contracting the Coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the families of those we have lost while working on the front line will receive £60,000.

BRITAIN’S RESPONSE:

Virus Timeline December: Wuhan Municipal Health Commission reports a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan. Coronavirus was eventually identified. January: Officials confirm a case of COVID-19 in Thailand, the first recorded case outside of China. Two Chinese nationals in the UK test positive in York. Britons from Wuhan are placed in 14-day quarantine. February: First transmission in the UK is confirmed and we are advised to socially distance. Public health officials are given more power to quarantine people. 16th March: PM advises people against non-essential travel. 20th March: PM orders bars, restaurants, cafés and gyms to close. Furlough scheme is introduced. 23rd March: Nationwide lockdown is announced and those most at risk advised to shield themselves. 25th March: Coronavirus Act 2020 passed to grant powers to authorities to ban events and issue fines. 26th March: First person in Lincolnshire to die of virus. 27th March: Boris Johnson tests positive. 6th April: Boris is moved to Intensive Care Unit as conditions worsen. 12th April: Boris is discharged from hospital. 16th April: Foreign secretary Dominic Raab announces the lockdown will continue for at least another three weeks. 5th May: The UK has the highest death toll in Europe. 7th May: Contact tracing app in Isle of Wight commences. 10th May: Boris announces three step conditional plan to begin easing lockdown restrictions. Lincolnshire: Over 300 deaths and over 1,500 cases so far (as of 1st June).

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Quarantinis Whether you’re looking to learn something new and expand your skills and knowledge during quarantine, or you’re just in need of a tipple or two, we present a guide to making cocktails at home. Locktail hour doesn’t have quite the same ring to it but we promise it’ll taste just as sweet...

COCKTAILS

COMPLETED YOUR 1000-PIECE PUZZLE for the ninth time? Knitted yourself nuts? Watched everything there is to watch on TV? Maybe it’s time to do something a little different while many elements of the UK remain shut. With bars, hotels and restaurants shut, we’ve had to make do with odd concoctions of whatever is in the drinks cabinet. But it doesn’t have to be this way. How great would it be if you could shake up your favourite cocktail not just now, but after lockdown when you can impress your friends at a dinner party with your new found skills? Well, before you get shaking, do read the side column to this piece to ensure you have all the necessary gear to get going. Once you’re kitted out, you need to have an idea of what

to make. Our cover stars come with quite interesting stories so take your pick on your favourite! Paradise is considered a pre-dinner drink. Harry Craddock was thought to have written the earliest in print recipe for the Paradise cocktail in 1930. With only three ingredients, it’s relatively easy, sweet and tropical. Planter’s Punch is a rum drink. Its origin is disputed - it may have derived from the Planter’s Hotel in St Louis in the USA or from a Jamaican planter’s wife who concocted it to cool down workers. Mary Pickford was a famous figure at the beginning of the Hollywood scene. The beautiful petite blonde star of silent movies was

Jug of Pimm’s No.1

Add 200ml of Pimm’s, 600ml of lemonade, sliced fruits and mint sprigs to a jug ﬁlled with ice and voila! No need to miss this summer staple.

All the Gear:

TOOLS YOU

WILL NEED You’ll need a cocktail kit to get you started. This isn’t vital, but a cocktail shaker ensures your drink is ice cold and mixed well so we would deﬁnitely recommend it. Set yourself up for success with a cocktail shaker, a strainer (some shakers come with this already attached), a spirit measure, a muddler or long spoon and a zester. You should be able to ﬁnd all of this online along with lots of other fancy cocktail equipment. Now it’s time to decide on ingredients. Obviously, there are different spirits and mixers in each, but there are a few staples to add to your cabinet to suit a wide array of requests. We recommend a dry and sweet Vermouth and bitters, preferably Angostura bitters to start with. We also have to be clear on cocktail lingo. Most people can master cocktails but they see words they don’t know and close the recipe book.

Above: We all love a glass of Pimm’s in summer. The name of the spirit - Pimm’s No.1 - is not shameless self promotion - they tested all sorts of different concoctions but found their very ﬁrst gin liqueur hit it out of the park! Left: Fresh fruit and herbs are vital to upgrade your drink from just a drink to a fancy summer cocktail.

known around the world as ‘Little Mary’ because she played the roles of children into her 30s. Eddie Woelke, who also created the ‘El Presidente’ cocktail, invented the Mary Pickford. It’s a very simple drink that sweetens a mix of rum and pineapple juice with grenadine. The pale pink colour and tropical flavour make it the perfect summer cocktail. The Monkey Gland is a little tricky to create but if you get the balance of flavour right, this classic cocktail is phenomenal. It’s fruity with the slightest taste of absinthe. The aroma is intoxicating and delightful. The odd name was created after a pseudo-scientific idea at the time; the idea that grafting monkey gland tissue into humans would increase longevity by Doctor Serge Voronoff.

If martinis have always confused you, ‘dirty’ simply means adding olive juice and ‘dry’ simply means no vermouth so it’s just straight gin or vodka. A jigger is basically a measure, the hourglass shaped tool used to pour accurately. When a reciple tells you to ‘muddle’ something it’s basically asking you to mash the ingredients up a bit using the ‘muddler’ or a long spoon.

It is believed that Negroni was created and named for Count Camillo Negroni in the 49

1920s. It is believed that the drink was invented when he ordered an Americano with gin at Café Casoni in Florence, Italy (which is quite an odd way to end up with a Negroni!). The first printed reference to ‘Fizz’ was in the 1876 edition of Jerry Thomas’s Bartender Guide. The Fizz became extremely popular in the US between 1900 and the 1940s. This then became a specialty of New Orleans. Demand for the Fizz went international as early as 1950, as you’ll find it in the French Cookbook ‘L’Art Culinaire Francais.’ The Old Fashioned - a classic cocktail - was created during the 19th century and given its name in the 1880s. This is an IBA Offical Cocktail and is also one of six basic drinks listed in David A Embury’s ‘The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.’ The Tuxedo, more than any has had a lot of changes since it was created in the 1880s. The cocktail was named after the Tuxedo Club in Orange County, New York where it was first made. There are of course many other cocktails that we haven’t included in this feature -

“Get creative with your cocktails - garnishes can make all the difference from a sugared rim to fresh fruit, herbs and flowers...”

A Champagne saucer is similar to a Martini glass although it’s round like a bowl rather than like the letter V. A Margarita glass is like a combination of the two - it starts off as a Martini glass and then curves like a Champagne saucer.

that’s why there are books on the subject but these drinks are a good starting point and hopefully inspire you to get a little creative at home!

Never overlook the power of a glass! Holding a Martini glass comes with an aura of elegance and sophistication that your plastic drinks cup simply can’t match. They’re not too pricy either, although we would recommend LSA if you are looking for a good set.

The last thing to consider is the glass. It may seem unimportant but it can have quite a profound effect on the enjoyment of the drink. Martini glasses are a trumpet shape, best for, well, martinis and some of the drinks we’ve presented like the Paradise cocktail. A highball glass is a long tall glass ideal for drinks like Mojitos and Planter’s Punch. An Old Fashioned glass is designed for - you guessed it - Old Fashioned’s and other whisky or brandy-based cocktails, or neat alcohol.

Most of the other glasses you will be familiar with - glasses for wine, pints for beer, flutes for sparkling wines etc.

Enjoy making your favourite cocktails at home and feel free to experiment especially with decoration! Rub a slice of lemon around the rim of a glass and dunk it in sugar for even more of a cocktail feel! Finally, please drink responsibly. One or two delightful cocktails is more than enough. When the bars open again, we can enjoy a delightful cocktail made by a professional with more than just a concoction from the kitchen cabinet!

Mary Pickford

Planter’s Punch

Tuxedo

Add 75ml light rum, 75ml pineapple juice and a tsp Grenadine to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a Martini glass.

Shake 100ml dark rum, 30ml lime juice, 25ml simple syrup, tbsp grenadine, 3 dashes of Angostura bitters and strain into a Collins glass.

Stir (don’t shake) 75ml gin, 25ml Fino sherry and two dashes of orange bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled Champagne saucer or Martini glass.

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COCKTAILS

Fizz Add 50ml gin, 25ml lemon juice and two tsp sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a highball and fill with sparkling water.

Get creative with your cocktails! Here are our cover stars, from tropical mixes to stronger ﬂavours. When shaking, always add lots of ice to the cocktail shaker, shake until the bottom of the shaker is too cold to hold and then strain... Feel free to garnish your drinks with whatever you feel is appropriate. We have some visual ideas for you on this page.

Negroni Add 25ml sweet red Vermouth, 25ml Campari and 25ml gin to on Old Fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir and garnish with orange.

Paradise

Old Fashioned

Monkey Gland

Shake 50ml gin, 25ml apricot brandy and 75ml orange juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and strain into a martini glass.

Add a sugar cube to a glass, wet with a dash of Angostura bitters and soda water, muddle, add ice and 75ml Bourbon. Garnish with orange.

Add 50ml gin, 50ml orange juice, a tsp of grenadine and a tsp of absinthe to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a Martini glass.

Marcus Franklin presents a deconstructed ginger and cinnamon cheesecake with honeycomb at Ye Olde Red Lion, Bicker.

FOOD & DRINK

Sweet Tooth:

Local Chefs’ Desserts Last month we looked at some of the top mains provided by the county’s best restaurants, and this month we’re having dessert. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, look forward to enjoying these soon... As the restaurants across the county are still closed currently - at the time of writing - we aren’t able to enjoy these lovely treats in our favourite restaurant settings!

So much effort and detail is put into the last dish of your three course meal, combining all sorts of elements from mousse and meringue to sorbet and crumbled biscuits.

If you are particularly proficient in the kitchen, you might be able to give these dishes a go at home (although it’s probably best left to the experts!).

It results in a combination of flavours and textures that is incredibly hard to recreate, and one that will leave you thinking about it for weeks to come.

The dessert dishes that we’ve had the pleasure of trying across Lincolnshire are simply works of art, so we thought we’d feature a few of our favourites this month that were particularly impressive, using the highest level of skill.

Our top chefs featured below are from across the county, cooking up a storm in our favourite restaurants. From deconstructed to cheesecake to the most perfect creme brulée we hope you keep these in mind when visiting restaurants again...

Below: Some of the county’s most talented chefs, Fuel Tank’s Chris Ansell; Steph Barker of The Cross Keys Grasby; Marcus Franklin of Ye Olde Red Lion; Shelina Burford of The White Hart Hotel, Boston; Tom Hall of The Petwood Hotel; Michael Prescott, Head Chef of The Griffin Inn, Irnham; Mark Hines, Head Chef at The Black Horse, Gosberton Risegate; Tom Niblock, Head Chef of TheThatched Cottage Restaurant, Sutterton; David Bukowicki, Chef at Barnsdale Lodge.

“If you’ve a sweet tooth like me, these dishes will be making your mouth water. Although a little too technical for home baking, we can’t wait to enjoy these culinary delights when the restaurants are open once more...”

This Page: The Thatched Cottage Restaurant, Sutterton presents blackcurrant cheesecake with Prosecco.

Blackberry sorbet with liquorice syrup, lemon cream and chocolate soil at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa.

Michael Prescott presents this chocolate ganache with pistachio, honeycomb and blood orange sorbet at The Griffin Inn, Irnham.

Steph Barker, Head Chef of The Cross Keys Inn, Grasby serves a white chocolate and raspberry soufflĂŠ.

A selection of beautiful homemade cakes at The Fuel Tank based at Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle.

OUR FEATURED RESTAURANTS Please note, featured dishes are representative examples of our featured chefs’ skills... the menus of our featured restaurants change often, so dishes remain subject to availability. Check each restaurant’s website prior to your visit for a fresh menu to avoid disappointment.

Barnsdale Lodge Hotel: Exton, Rutland, LE15 8AH, 01572 724678, www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk.

Vanilla crème brulée at The Black Horse, Gosberton Risegate, courtesy of Chef Mark Hines.

The Black Horse: Gosberton Risegate, Spalding PE11 4ET, 01775 840995, www.theblackhorse-gr.co.uk.

The Cross Keys Inn: Grasby, DN38 6AQ, 01652 628247, www.crosskeys-grasby.co.uk.

The Fuel Tank: Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle NG32 1PA, 01476 247059, www.engineyardfueltank.co.uk.

The Griffin Inn: Irnham, NG33 4JG, 01476 550201, www.thegriffinirnham.co.uk.

The Petwood Hotel: Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QG, 01526 352411, www.petwood.co.uk.

The White Hart Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelina Burford offers this peach melba, vanilla & raspberry iced parfait, poached peach and almond tuile.

The Thatched Cottage: Sutterton, Boston PE20 2EZ, 01205 461006, www.thethatchedcottage restaurant.co.uk. Barnsdale Lodge â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chef David Bukowicki presents a lemon verbena posset with toasted meringue and biscotti.

The White Hart Hotel: Boston, PE21 8SH, 01205 311900, www.whitehartboston.com.

Ye Olde Red Lion: Bicker, Boston, PE20 3EF, 01775 821200, www.redlionbicker.co.uk.

HOMEMADE PASTA

Pasta Fresca With supermarkets running low on supplies, we’ve had to get creative in the kitchen over the past few months. Some of us had no idea that we were secretly talented chefs! If you’re looking to raise your game, we have an Italian challenge for you... PASTA IS REGARDED as a staple food for many British kitchens (something that has been made frustratingly clear in the pasta shortages in supermarkets). It’s such a simple and versatile ingredient, and can be made in a multitude of different ways; we enjoy everything from ravioli to tagliatelle mixed with an enormous variety of delicious sauces. If you’re now craving pasta, I can almost guarantee you have all the ingredients lying around to make your own and trust us - it tastes so much better and fresher, washed down well with a glass of vino in the sun.

Incredibly, millions of people once believed spaghetti grew on trees! Back in 1957, the BBC aired an April Fool’s show about farmers in Switzerland, showing them harvesting their spaghetti crops from trees. The hoax was appreciated by most but others set about trying to get their hands on their own tree! Recipes for pasta vary greatly which is one of the many reasons it’s loved by many, from meat eaters to vegetarians. It can be simple, rustic, elegant or authentic, whether you have this dish as a starter, a side, or a main meal.

Super Simple Pasta Dough Recipe

Method: Put the flour and eggs in a food processor with a pinch of salt. Whizz until it forms a coarse crumb. Take a little of the crumb between your fingertips and work into a dough. It should come together easily and feel firm and a little tacky. If it’s stiff and dry then add a little more beaten egg or a few drops of water. If it’s soft

and sticky, add a bit of flour. Tip the mixture onto a cold surface and knead into a dough. Knead for five minutes or until smooth and elastic. Wrap in cling film and leave to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (up to four hours). Roll it out: If you’re using a pasta machine, take 1⁄4 of the dough and roll it until it is thin enough to fit through the widest setting. Run the pasta through each setting of the

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle had to make changes to her lifestyle upon joining the Royal family and pasta was one of them. Her favourite food is not on the menu at Buckingham Palace as the Queen dislikes starchy foods. Could this be the real reason the couple split from the Royal family..? There are about 350 different types or shapes of pasta around the world. Confusingly, there is around four times as many names for them. Although its origins are disputed, we widely recognise Italy as the home of pasta. Each year, Italians consume an average of 27kg per person of pasta, compared the UK’s average of just 5kg. Each year, Italy produces 400,000 elephants worth of pasta in weight!

There are many different stories about where pasta originates from - it could’ve been 13th century explorer Marco Polo bringing it over to Italy from China, or an original Etruscan (Ancient Italian) dish. Painted images of pasta making were discovered in an Etruscan Tomb dating back to the fourth century BC.

Ingredients: 300g ‘00’ grade pasta ﬂour • 3 large eggs

The recipes are endless, loved by everyone, although it can be a sticking point with royalty...

machine once. If it’s too long, cut it in half and run each section through separately. If the dough cracks, fold it in on top of itself, then run through the previous setting twice, until it’s smooth again. Once you’ve reached the final setting, sit the pasta on a tray lined with cling film, keeping each piece separate. If rolling by hand, only flour the work surface if it really sticks - a little stickiness will help to stretch the pasta.

Making your own homemade pasta tastes great, it’s fun for youngsters and it cooks much quicker than dried pasta. When cooking the homemade pasta, leave it five minutes before tasting, then every minute after to get it to your liking. Your pasta doesn’t have to be used straight away - when your dough is made, it can be kept safely wrapped up in cling film in your fridge for up to a week. All you’ll need are eggs and 00 flour (and a cold surface to prepare the dough). 00 is a wheat flour milled in Italy. All-purpose flour will do, but if you can get your hands on ‘doppio zero’ flour, it creates a silkier dough. Your hands are the most important tools and a knife helps when creating the shapes, but if you want more intricate styles, you can find all sorts of pasta tools, cutters, and roll out irons online.

In the KITCHEN Now you’ve made your delicious fresh pasta, have a go at this beautiful pappardelle dish. Pappardelle is like thicker tagliatelle. Once you’ve made this, prepare your sauce as follows...

PAPPARDELLE with fennel and sausage ragu Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. Serves Four. Ingredients: 2tbsp olive oil • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed, finely chopped • 2tsp fennel seeds • 450g pork sausagemeat • 680g Passata • 250g pappardelle pasta or tagliatelle • 4tbsp fresh Parmigiano Reggiano, grated • Handful of fresh basil

Heat the olive oil in a medium, heavy-based saucepan and cook the onion for five minutes until beginning to soften. Stir in the garlic, fennel seeds and rosemary and cook for a further minute until it becomes fragrant. Add the sausagemeat to the pan, and gently cook for one to two minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks with a wooden spoon. Add the passata sauce and season generously. Simmer for 10-15 minutes without the lid, until the sauce has thickened.

Meanwhile, bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook your fresh homemade pappardelle for about four minutes until it’s tender or to your liking. The Italians like their pasta to be al dente; with a slight bite to it. Drain the pasta reserving a ladleful of water and return the pasta to the pan you cooked it in. Add the ladle of reserved pasta water and ladle your sauce into the pan. Give it a slight toss in the sauce with the heat on before serving with a grating of Parmesan and a scattering of basil.

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Wine of the Month

When life gives you lemons, drink Italian lemon gin

Ovens Farm, Solaris, Louth, Lincolnshire. £78 case six / 75cl / 13%

Because lemonade is so pre-quarantine... As we dream about walking along the Amalfi Coast or dining on a sunset-lit balcony looking over the sleepy mountains of Sorrento, a large glass of Malfy Con Limone Gin is simply vital.

You don’t always have to go far for a good wine - Ovens Farm is a local vineyard tucked away in the Lincolnshire Wolds! This month, they present a pale gold white wine with elegant aromas of passion fruit and rose petal.

This beautiful tipple’s key botanical addition is lemon peel sourced from the Italian coastline. The flavour is a refreshing zesty citrus while still maintaining complex gin flavours.

The palate gives a fruit forward rush of delicious, juicy, grapey character, with citrus notes lingering on the finish.

We recommend pairing with a Mediterranean tonic or lemonade and garnishing with lemon peel or lemon wedges. £25.79 / 41% / Lazio

The Wine Cellar THIS MONTH WE HAVE SUMMER TIPPLES FROM THE FIELDS OF ITALY. DISCOVER ITALIAN WINES THAT WILL WHISK YOU OFF TO THE GRAPE ESCAPE... ITALIAN TRIUMPHS: From Tuscany to Lake Garda, these wines will impress... 1. San Martino Toscana IGT is a warming red with a bold and dry flavour. Perfectly paired with cured meats. San Martino Villa Cafaggio has a bouquet of berries. £25.99 / 14% / Tuscany

2. An absolutely superb Italian white made by Stefano Inama, with an enticing, lifted nose, showing succulent aromas of honey, apricot and herbs. Enjoyed with appetisers and shellfish. £19.99 / 12.5% / Veneto

Bright acidity, but balanced well with fruity depth of flavours. Partner with spicy Thai dishes or try with prawns or lobster. www.ovensfarm vineyard.com.

A Real Corker: the first Bollinger release in 30 years! A bubbly treat for sunshine celebrations, a truly stunning Champagne, toasty and crisp and very dry. Bollinger Rosé Brut NV was the first Bollinger release for over 30 years and it’s a truly stunning Champagne. This is a seductive, toasty and crisp rosé showing flavours of summer berry fruits with a soft texture and a long finish. Grapes include Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. £52 / 12% / Champagne

3. Gorgo Chiaretto Organic Rosé Bardolino is an elegant, bright rosé with aromas of wild red berries and spring flowers and a hint of citrus. Ideal with pasta and pizza. £11.99 /12.5% / Lake Garda

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ESCAPE to the

CHATEAU The Pays de la Loire region in France is undisputedly beautiful with panoramic countryside, old country buildings and an abundance of wildlife. In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very similar to our local area albeit with more baguettes and escargots. For Rebecca and Tim Jones of Stamford, their idyllic petit chateau in this area of France was just the challenge and the life they were looking for...

“We got married, had kids, renovated the house and found ourselves looking for the next exciting challenge in our lives. We wanted a project that we could work on together and quit the nine to five...” IF YOU’RE AT ALL FAMILIAR with the TV show Escape to the Chateau, you’ve probably dreamt about your own French fairytale, living it up in a tastefully decorated country mansion surrounded by beautiful French countryside and living off a diet of wine, cheese and baguettes in no particular order. If you’re not familiar, the show follows quirky couple Dick and Angel as they work on their beautifully restored 18th century Chateau de la Motte Husson. You also see the couple meeting other Brits attempting and in many cases struggling - to restore their own crumbling castles. Escape to the Chateau certainly goes to show that there are plenty of ups and downs to owning a grand historic French castle, so is it all worth it? Rebecca and Tim Jones decided to follow the dream after watching the show in their home in Stamford. 70

“I’m originally from Cambridge and Tim is from London,” says Rebecca. “We met at university and planned to live in London but I didn’t like London quite as much as I expected...we lived in Bourne for some time and then we lived in Stamford for 10 years.” “We didn’t have any plans to move from Stamford and saw ourselves living there forever as we loved being close to Burghley and loved the community. We also have two boys aged eight and ten so it was a great area for them.” Rebecca was a journalist for a womens’ magazines and Tim worked in engineering. They loved their lives in Stamford but they were looking for a new challenge together “We got married, had kids, renovated our house in Stamford and we were now looking for something exciting to do together as a family. We came up with all sorts of different ideas, but most of them would mean that

The Meadow Suite was the third room to be completed in the Chateau back in 2019.

one of us would have to stay within their current job and we couldn’t do it ‘together.’” Rebecca was flicking through the channels one night when she came across an episode of Escape to the Chateau. She was hooked, and immediately started to do some research. To her surprise, they could get a Chateau in France for the price of their four bedroom house in Stamford! It ticked all the boxes - a Chateau would allow them both to work on a new and exciting project together and they could both leave their jobs as long as they were able to make it profitable. “It was very exciting to find such a fabulous place and a new project for us both to work on, although I don’t think we really knew what we were getting ourselves in for! They are quite the challenge.” The Chateau that they chose to invest in was Chateau de la Rûche. It’s a magical 18th century petit chateau set in 15 acres of 72

secluded private parkland and woodland in Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of France. “It was filled with potential but we had so much to do. When we first visited, it was a lot more tired and run down than the estate agent’s pictures illustrated, and the amount of rooms seemed to overwhelm us.” It was the structural features that Rebecca and Tim fell in love with from the original shutters and panelling to the garden full of stunning trees. It had so many elements that you couldn’t just create somewhere else, so they simply couldn’t walk away. When they first moved in, the conditions were liveable but the electrics and plumbing were faulty at best. The family spent the first winter predominantly huddled in the kichen with an inefficient log burner, wearing lots of clothes and blankets. It’s still not finished completely and the couple believe that it’s a project for life. It

“We wanted our guests to feel spoilt but not stuffy, so we designed the rooms to feel luxurious but to also have quite a down-to-earth edge...”

took about 18 months to do the initial renovations in order to get the business up and running. The couple first opened with just one bedroom in August 2018. The second bedroom was complete in October and then the meadow suite was complete in May the following year. Rebecca and Tim have recently renovated the kitchen after realising that this would be a vital component for the business to add value to their service. They are currently renovating one of the outbuildings too to turn into holiday letting. “We had our first elopement wedding in October last year and had some booked in for Summer this year. However, with the current Coronavirus situation we are having to get these rearranged.” They only offer small, intimate weddings currently but are planning to offer the option for bigger weddings in the future. They seem

to attract laid back couples who aren’t really looking for a massive party but more of a long, relaxed French lunch surrounded by very close family and friends. “The countryside around the Chateau is quite similar to Stamford - wide and flat open spaces,” says Tim. “In our immediate area, we’re surrounded by trees. It is so peaceful and tranquil. The roads certainly seem to be a lot quieter than Stamford!” In addition to weddings and accommodation, Rebecca and Tim also offer slow living, signature retreats. This is a three night stay with mornings spent foraging for seasonal foliage and flowers across the park, gardens and woodlands. Photography tuition takes place with fine art photographer Kim of Maru Photography and various visits to local French markets are arranged to collect fresh produce in order to create evening feasts.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in French culture, go back to basics and learning something new, this is a fantastic experience. “When we set out with the interior design, we wanted guests to feel spoilt but not stuffy, so we opted for a luxurious look with more of a down-to-earth edge. Every room will feature a stunning antique bed made with crisp cotton sheets and wool duvets.” So the couple have spent over three years at Chateau de la Ruche now and find themselves well suited to the French way of 73

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“To be able to take on a project such as this, it’s crucial to fall in love with the building. It gives you the passion and determination to continue...”

Top: The Honey Suite features a stunning antique bed and luxurious woollen blankets.

life. If you find yourself inspired by the incredible journey this family has been on and you’re now busily researching Chateaus of your own, Rebecca has some wise advice. “Just do it. If you really want to do it, you’ll do it. However, you need to understand that you will have to work extremely hard and you will need to have plenty of dedication.” “I’ve discovered that it is crucial that you fall in love with the building to give you the passion and determination to continue. It’s a long process and a very enjoyable one, but it’s not without its hardships!” “It was definitely a shock to the system for the kids but I grew up on a farm and had a wonderful childhood. The feeling of being able to roam free is something that I really wanted my children to experience.”

“Before the move however, there was one request from the children - we had to bring along the trampoline!” “If we had our chance again, I don’t think we would change a thing! It would be great to have more pennies, but when the budget starts to run out, it allows you to be more creative and that is half the fun of it!” Rebecca and Tim started out looking for something they could work on together, and a project that would allow them to quit the mundane nine to five, and that’s certainly what their wonderful find in the Pays de la Loire region has given them. We wish them all the best for the future and look forward to seeing their home evolve! n For more information about Rebecca and Tim’s Chateau de la Ruche and to book a future visit yourself, please go to www.chateaudelaruche.com. 75

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WELCOME HOME

Retreat to the Cosy

COTTAGE If you always dreamt of living in a quaint cottage with character, this picturesque thatched home in Baston may just be the place for you. With its adorable entrance, cosy inglenook ﬁreplaces, exposed oak beams and incredible thatched roof, this home is ﬁlled with history and the style is simply charming... This delightful chocolate box thatched cottage is a real gem. Completely unique and undeniable pretty, this quintessential English cottage has been home to Salvina, her partner and their fox red Labrador for the past five years. This characteristic cottage feels like it belongs in a fairytale or a Thomas Hardy novel and we are lucky enough to have this property in Lincolnshire in the quiet village of Baston. 95-97 Main Street used to be two cottages, but when the previous owners brought the property, they joint the two cottages together creating an idyllic spacious thatched cottage. The property is mainly yellow stone with red brick detailing, and timber lintels over the charming leaded windows. In 1987 the property became Grade II listed. When you walk in through the front door, you find the cottage surprisingly light and airy inside with neutral tones. The porch opens into a spacious reception room which serves as the cottages lounge and dining room featuring a big inglenook fireplace and log-burning stove. Continuing from here there is a study, a snug, kitchen and a fully-tiled bathroom. There are two sets of timber stairs, one at each end of the cottage, leading up to the two bedrooms, each with a dressing area. “I bought the place as a four bedroomed cottage, and although I still use the central

room downstairs as a bedroom for one of my grandchildren, the rooms upstairs are counted as only two rather than four,” says Salvina. “Downstairs, I changed what was a dining room into an extra sitting room as that seemed to make more sense and suited my lifestyle. The downstairs bedroom had been used as a study.” Salvina has extensive knowledge in renovating properties. Both Salvina and her partner enjoy upcycling and renovating old furniture, demonstrated throughout the cottage. Her favourite room is the snug area. Having a real fire and leaded windows, it’s the cosiest in the cottage. Salvina also enjoys cooking on her double Rangecooker oven. 87

WELCOME HOME

Top: The dining and sitting room welcomes you to the property. Main: The beautiful sitting room with inglenook ďŹ replace and exposed oak beams. Right: Salvina says the snug is the cosiest room of the house. Above: The main bathroom with original tiling.

The property has an intriguing, rambling garden with an array of flowers and shrubs. Enclosed by walling and fencing, this enchanting garden includes lawn, evergreen shrubs, trees in blossom, climbing plants and seating areas. “It is a very colourful garden with bulbs coming up in spring, and blossom on the apple tree amongst others. There are several ponds, with lots of fish and there’s even an old well with a decorative ironwork lid.” The well is just one of three that exist in the village of Baston; village residents would have used the well to collect their water. The garden also features two pagodas that are particularly beautiful lit up at night creating a very special area for the couple to relax in an evening. “It’s a very private and quiet garden with sunny and shady areas, typical of a cottage garden. It makes you want to explore.”

Further down is a greenhouse, and at the bottom end of the garden is an outbuilding with electric, running water and two doubleglazed windows. The previous owner used the building as a photography studio, heated by an old-fashioned log burner which is still there. There is great potential to turn this building into an office or even an annex. This picturesque thatched cottage is only one of two thatched houses in Baston and what makes this chocolate box property so intriguing is it’s spacious and light feel, with surprisingly high ceilings which is unusual for a cottage of this type. The owners are relocating and therefore the house is on the market. “We absolutely love our little Baston cottage. It is cosy yet modern and has a historic and picturesque feel. We are proud to have been able to contribute to its history and had planned to stay here forever, but alas our circumstances have changed.”

95 - 97 MAIN STREET,

BASTON Location: 11 miles from Spalding, 8 miles from Stamford. Bedrooms: Three beautiful bedrooms and one bathroom. Receptions: Three, currently arranged as snug, sitting room and dining room. Other Features: Thatched roof, extensive garden, oak beams and original inglenook fireplaces. Guide Price: £450,000. Find Out More: Fine and Country, Grange Lane, Seaton, LE15 9HT. Call 01780 750200 or visit www.fineandcountry.com. 89

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The Guide to Growing

VEGETABLES Daily Mail National Garden Competition winners Claire and Robert Bailey-Scott have a bountiful veg patch, and this month share their top tips and tricks on growing the best veg at home! From a box of herbs to a raised bed, there are so many ways to enjoy fresh organic food at home...

“We made raised beds by securing old railway sleepers together with shelf brackets. There are six beds surrounded by gravel paths. It’s not necessary, but it certainly makes everything more organised...”

Living organically is the right lifestyle if you believe the news stories, ads and TV shows. Right now, certain products are harder to source and our farmers markets are closed, but we all still want to live in a way that benefits our bodies and the environment. With the weather being so glorious and a lot of us having a little more time on our hands, what better way to feel in touch with the environment and enjoy the outdoors than creating your own veg patch in your garden? It doesn’t matter if you are a novice to planting vegetables or even a novice to gardening we have some great advice to get you going. Winner of the Daily Mail 2019 National Garden Competition, Claire Bailey-Scott from Yew Tree Farm has a bountiful vegetable patch now in full fruition. She has all the tips and tricks to ensure yours flourishes too. Whether it’s a few herbs in a window box, salad crops in garden pots or a quaint veg patch of your own, it’s a great way to get outdoors, living and eating healthy. 98

Why did you decide to create your own vegetable garden?

“We moved to our house in 2007,” says Claire. “It’s a beautiful Grade II listed cottage, but we actually bought it for the large overgrown and neglected garden!” “My husband and I are both keen gardeners but we couldn’t seem to agree on the design. I am a bit of a control freak, so needed an area of my own to nurture. We bought some extra land at the back of our existing garden that I turned into the vegetable patch and left my husband to design away in the main garden. Gardening is good for the body and mind, with the added bonus of some lovely chemical free food at the end.” What materials are needed?

“My husband built raised beds using old railway sleepers, secured together in the corners with shelf brackets! The six beds are surrounded by gravel paths. However, it’s not necessary to use any materials; as long

as you have some spare ground, the plants will grow anywhere.” “I would recommend raised beds - if you are a little short of time, you can at least just tidy one bed and feel like you have achieved something. It’s less daunting than having a huge area that needs attending to, which can somehow make you feel as though you don’t know where on earth to start. It also keeps everything nice and neat.” How do you get started?

“Get some plant pots and a bag of compost, get some veg seeds, follow the instructions on the packet and let nature take its course. It really is quite simple! Some things will not succeed the first year, but a lot will and then you will be hooked. It’s a very rewarding feeling to grow something useful and tasty.” What are best to plant and when?

“It depends on how much space you have and your personal favourites. If you have room, fresh new potatoes are hard to beat and very easy to grow, an asparagus bed is a luxury and maybe you could branch into growing fruit or plant an orchard too.” “If space is limited, it’s good to grow veg that you can’t always find in the shops such as Swiss chard or summer squash. “Bear in mind that people will say it’s cheaper and easier just to get your carrots and potatoes from the supermarket. Ignore them, they have obviously never tasted home grown produce. Home grown veg quite often looks a bit wonky, but the taste isn’t comparable - you will reap the rewards 10 times over for the effort you have put in when you have grown the veg yourself.” “When the time from harvesting to cooking is under 10 minutes and there have been no chemicals or preservatives added, then the taste is a whole lot better and the nutrient levels much higher.”

What are your top tips and tricks when creating a veg patch?

“Only grow what you like and don’t grow too much of one thing (unless of course you want to keep friends and family supplied too), as you will end up with a glut.” “Grow different veg each year, experiment with different varieties, keep a notebook detailing what you set and when and later in the year, a note of if it was productive or what you may do differently next year, like plant less seeds, or plant them a little later in the year. It’s trial and error!” “If you have a compost bin, use it on the veg patch and keep adding goodness to the soil each year.”

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What’s your favourite thing to plant?

“It depends on the season - forced rhubarb is really the first crop of the year, used to make lovely crumble with last year’s raspberries from the freezer and a few sultanas. Sweet million tomatoes straight from the glasshouse,

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still slightly warm, are amazing. My mum has also given me a fantastic courgette cake recipe, so that is a great alternative to utilise some of the 101 courgettes when they are ready in the same three week period! “ “I’m a bit obsessed with neatness - everything is equally spaced and in perfectly straight lines, so I get pleasure from growing anything that sits neatly in the beds!” What are you currently growing?

“I have Swiss chard, carrots, garlic and celeriac. I have just planted three different potato varieties, red and white onions, shallots, spring onions and broad beans. The glasshouse meanwhile features courgettes, summer squash, winter squash, butternut squash, sweet corn, beetroot, sweet peppers, celeriac, tomatoes and basil.” Is there anything you haven’t grown that you want to try next?

“Sweet potatoes. I am also trying kalettes for the first time (a brussels and kale hybrid).”

Do you grow just for you in your garden or for family and friends too?

not, I don’t have enough room to grow everything that I would like to.”

“I try to grow just enough for ourselves even though it’s a decent sized veg plot, a lot of veg can take up a large area and fill the beds for most of the growing season, such as sprouting broccoli, potatoes, brussels and the asparagus bed for example.”

Can people come visit your gardens and veg patch and chat with you?

“We also have a strawberry patch, a rhubarb patch and raspberry canes, so believe it or

“We open once a year under the National Garden Scheme, which will hopefully be on Sunday 26th July this year, so people are more than welcome to visit then! We can show you around the garden. This is of course subject to Covid-19 restrictions.”

Find Out More: You can visit Claire and Robert’s lovely country garden on Sunday 26th July (lockdown permitting). As well as the lovely veg patch, you’ll ﬁnd herbaceous and mixed borders surrounding the well kept lawns. There’s a wildlife pond, two bog gardens and a woodland garden. There’s also an orchard and wild ﬂower meadow. Visit www.ngs.org.uk to keep updated.

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LOUTH’S

OASIS Walking into ‘The Secret Garden’ is like walking out of Louth and onto a tropical island. Gardeners Jenny and Rodger have loved every minute of creating their own little oasis ﬁlled with banana plants, succulents and a multitude of hard-to-pronounce, colourful plants that are simply a delight to see...

Growing Banana Plants

HALF A MILE FROM LOUTH’S town centre lies ‘The Secret Garden,’ a hidden oasis of exotic Contrary to popular belief, plants taking you to another world. You would banana plants are relatively easy never imagine what lies beyond the gate without to grow. They need fertile stepping a foot through first. Jenny and husband soil, lots of water and from years of gardening a warm summer Rodger moved here in 1982 and the house was magazines. These also helped temperature. their priority along with raising their four children, me to form pictures in my so the garden was just grass and a few fruit trees for a mind of layout, and decide on few years. what I was drawn to most. I went for “I first sank a spade in the mid 90s, prompted by our youngest generous lush borders, curves, circles, big son, who complained that Dad kept mowing over the bluebells. leaves, textures and colours. I was once told I dug up a patch of grass and moved some bulbs to there, and that I think in pictures on most things.” Dad then had to go round it.” The garden has been planted to resemble The garden was always Jenny’s project. She had designed and walking into another world. As you enter planned the layout and spent many hours digging and preparing through the gate, a totally unexpected the ground loving every minute of it, until the garden began exotic, tropical garden lays before you. If the opening for NGS when her husband, Rodger got some green sun is shining, you can imagine you’re here fingers too. on holiday for a while. “Somewhere along the line, my husband found an interest in propagating plants, mostly cuttings, and mostly because he likes saving money,” says Jenny. “This enables us to sell plants on our Open Days, which in turn funds our plant buying for the garden. It could not have achieved the look we have now without it. A percentage of the plant sales go to the NGS too.” They first opened the garden for the National Gardens Scheme, in 2003 and have remained open since, opening for six Sundays in a row. The layout of the garden has remained much the same, but the planting has vastly changed. “The planting style here has evolved over the years,” says Jenny. “In the beginning, I had no knowledge of plants at all. I learned 106

As you enter through the side gate, you’re greeted by a patio, filled with many exotic plants, lots of colour, and tall Cannas and Bananas. Then you have a choice of which path to walk - continue through the archway and follow the route or take the jungle path lined with foliage. You can have a seat in Cosy Corner before you begin. This garden gives you many choices of where to go and which direction to take with every turn discovering something new and

Above: The Secret Garden is filled with winding paths surrounded by lush exotic plants. Right: The gardeners themselves, Rodger and Jenny! Also featured is the Koi pond, one of many seating areas and two more beautiful pathways.

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magical. Whether you go through to the Koi pond garden or through to a small shady seating area surrounded by lots of exotic foliage. You can walk through the mature grown arbour to take shelter from the weather, rain or shine. Leaving the arbour, you can turn left and enter the African Hut or turn right to to discover the bridge that takes you to a clearing. There is plenty to see, so take a moment to sit on one of the many seated areas to take it all in. “There’s 20 large banana plants to be brought inside the conservatory at winter, some dug up and potted, others brought inside in their pots. We have 21 large Brugmansias to lift, pot, prune and bring in and numerous succulents and agaves. The conservatory is filled to the top by the end of it.”

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“We have 20 large banana plants, 21 Brugmansias and plenty of other succulents and agaves to bring into our conservatory in winter!” “Plants have also moved into rooms of the house - it’s crazy. There are two greenhouses full with things that need to be frost free, plus over 800 cuttings for next years plants.” “People ask us if the garden is bare in winter and the answer is no, despite all the lifting. A Lincolnshire exotic garden needs a backbone of hardy exotics, lush greenery and large leaves. Hardier palms make a good backbone of planting.”

“For anyone thinking of starting work on their garden, I’d say just sink your spade and make a start. We learn and evolve by doing it, making mistakes and putting it right.” “The main purpose of the garden, for me, in the beginning, was that it’s a therapeutic thing to do, and I like to make and create, especially when it’s a challenge.” “Rodger is pleased he came on board too; it’s given him a great replacement for going to work after retirement. We’re spurred on to get things done by opening for charity. So the garden is a labour of love and a good fundraiser for the charities involved.” You will hopefully be able to visit the Secret Garden from Sunday 26th July for six Sundays till the end of August (subject to government announcements). Visit The Secret Garden of Louth Facebook page for more info.

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Estate BIRDS If you have a large estate or perhaps you’re just interested in keeping beautiful birds, then you might be interested in learning a little more about the likes of peacocks, swans and guinea fowl. They’re all fascinating creatures that we enjoy gazing upon but what are they actually like? ALL BIRDS ARE BEAUTIFUL but we seem to put native British birds into categories. For example, there are the sweet little garden birds chirping away throughout the day, the birds we’re not so fond of like blackbirds, seagulls and pigeons, and there are the more regal birds you’ll find strutting around an estate or farm proudly. One of the most colourful birds of the latter category that everyone recognises is the peacock. The male’s tail feathers are covered in striking vibrant eyespots which he shows off to attract females or peahens. He will displays his tailfeathers and quiver them which creates a low frequency sound that humans cannot hear but attracts other peacocks. All baby peacocks are born identical no matter the sex. It isn’t until the males are around two years old that peacocks will start to grow their first tail, taking three years to grow a full train. While we no longer take part in the eating of peacocks today, in medieval times it was not only eaten but its body was reconstructed as a centrepiece for the table! Most of us will have seen the beautiful bird parading around parks, but they’re actually one of the largest flying birds in the world (yes they fly!). Most choose short bursts of flying rather than long distances which is probably why not many of us can say we have seen this rare act of flight.

If you have a pond or lake nearby, you might prefer a mute swan or two. For centuries, mute swans were known as ‘Birds Royal’ as only the King or a few favoured subjects could keep them. Even today, unmarked mute swans across the country are technically owned by the Queen. You can always pick out a mute swan by its red-orange bill with a black bit of skin at the base. With their long-curved neck and graceful presence, they are a regular sight on our waterways, feeding on waterweed. Mute swans start out in life covered in grey fluff, which turns into brown feathers. After two years, their pure white feathers start to appear becoming the bird we recognise. Swans can live up to 50 years but most live no more than seven in the wild. There are six other species of swan in the world, but the mute swan is the only one you 111

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Right: The beautiful, bright Mandarin duck. Above: Quail are lovely little things! Top: The mallard, the most recognisable duck. Main: A graceful swan, gliding along the surface of the water of a lake.

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will see in Britain all year round. They choose to not travel far from their homes. Something that is particularly charming about mute swans is that they typically mate for life! Guinea fowl are also spotted waddling around estates. They’re a funny little bird, perfectly capable of flying but choose not to. They prefer to walk everywhere, sometimes walking up to six miles a day! They’re quite striking in their appearance; they have a bony structure on top of their red, blue and white head. Some have a wattle; that flap of loose skin that dangles beneath their jaw. Guinea fowl are very social birds but are also fiercely territorial and protective of their young. They’re actually quite ‘chatty’ too with a number of different calls and sounds. Pride HQ was home to several and although their screechy sounds were once quite the annoyance mid-article, they’re now sorely missed while we all work from home!

During the breeding season the male and female guinea fowl will call to each other at the same time. It’s almost like they’re singing a duet together! Their chicks are called keets. Guinea fowl are also guilty of doing ‘egg dumping’ which means they lay their eggs in other guinea fowl nests so they don’t have to have the boring job of incubation! Quail are another little bird you might find hopping about an estate. They’re probably most well known for their beautiful bright blue eggs. They can lay anywhere from 10 to 20 eggs at one time. Unlike guinea fowl and peacocks, they don’t choose to only fly a short distance; they physically can’t fly long distances. They usually live alone but they can form into flocks in autum. Also unlike most bird species, their chicks are ready to run straight out the shell! When they hatch, chicks are already well developed and are able to leave their nest and follow their parents straight away.

Ducks are also a fabulous addition with their familiar bread-pleading ‘quack.’ You can get diving ducks and dabbling ducks; the former dives deep underwater to get their food and are therefore a little heavier, and the latter feed on the surface of the water and sound like a great band. All ducks have highly waterproof feathers. A duck’s feathers are so waterproof that even when the duck dives underwater, the downy underlayer of feathers right next to the skin will stay completely dry. Ducklings are adorably cute, and when they’re less than 10 days old, they huddle together and do not leave their mother’s side. The most common across the globe is the mallard and that’s the most recognised, although there are many beautiful duck varieties in this country. One of our favourites is the brightly coloured Mandarin duck, a breed that was introduced to England from China. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees high above water. 113

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A Glamorous Glastonbury It’s so exciting to ﬁnd a couple who were willing to throw the wedding rule book out the window and have the day of their dreams, combining all the elements of all the themes they loved from festival to vintage to total glamour. It culminated in an explosion of personality and pampas grass... Photographer: Dottie Photography, www.dottiephotography.co.uk.

Who said your wedding could have only one theme? Sam and Richard’s wedding is full of glamour mixed with a festival vibe and vintage décor. This couple’s styling for their wedding day ran wild with a gin bar, string quartet, Krispy Kreme donut stand, cheese cake, two wedding cakes and so much more.

WEDDING SUPPLIERS SAM & RICHARD

from Events Under Canvas, flowers from the wonderful Mel at The Wild Garden, music from Nicole Lawrence and Spectrum Disco, an exquisite buffet from Moor Farm and evening food from Dale at Woodstove Pizzas. Our photos were by Dottie Photography and just wow! Dottie was amazing!”

Sam and Richard met at school, with their families living locally. Richard is a Chartered Financial Planner whilst Sam runs family life and is currently a volunteer support worker.

On the morning of the wedding, Sam got ready with her bridal party at their family home, slipped into her Valentino shoes and drove to the wedding in a white Bentley. The couples four children all took on important roles in the bridal party.

On a trip to Cambridge, Richard proposed on Clare Bridge. Sam was full of nervous laughter and after some tourists took a few photos, Sam said yes. The couple have been together for 16 years and decided to tie the knot at The Granary in Market Deeping.

“It was very special to have our children take on important roles in the day. I lost my father a few years ago so having my two sons walk me down the aisle and to see Richard at the end of it was the most memorable part of the day. I was bursting with happiness.”

“We spent a good year planning the wedding starting with The Granary,” says Sam. “They recommended the tipi company and all the ideas started to evolve from there! It was far too easy to get carried away. Richard had experience in event management which definitely helped.” “My wedding dress came from Willow & Grace in Market Deeping. The designer was Enzoani. The veil was from Elu Designs which was personalised with our initials and the title of the song that I walked down the aisle to. The dress and veil were amazing! I couldn’t have been happier.” “The Granary is simply a beautiful venue. With the backdrop of the country house and 12 acres of grounds, you have the flexibility to choose whatever you want.The tipis were

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“Your wedding day is so busy, and you have to cherish each moment,” says Richard. “For me, my best memory of the day was on the bridge in front of the main house. The sun was starting to set, and in that moment it was just about the two of us, as husband and wife.” With an outside games section aptly named the Love Shack, a Grease Movie photo cut out board, a secret bar, a custom made ‘Mrs Ash’ denim jacket for the evening and so much more, they’ve thought of every detail and perfected their big day. The couple travelled to Dubai followed by the Maldives for their honeymoon. Their fabulous adventure started with a business class upgrade, which was a wedding gift from Richards’s business partner. 117

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“My key advice would be to take the time to find the perfect venue for you and make sure it’s not something that just looks good. The team is important too!”

“Dubai was hot and whilst we had a lot of fun, we were very pleased to be moving on to The Maldives. The Maldives was simply paradise. We had a water bungalow and every day, we would start with a dip in the Indian ocean. It was the bluest of blue seas and the whitest of white sands. We swam with turtles and snorkelled within the beauty of the marine life. It was perfect!” “Our advice to other couples would be to take the time to identify the right venue. It is essential that whoever you entrust with this unique moment in your life, they’re on board and have the right attitude towards your plans. We were so lucky to have met such a wonderful team who could not do enough to give us our beautiful day.” “Also, do not worry if you have to adapt what you thought your dream wedding would be. Our plan was always to marry and then celebrate at the same venue but it didn’t work out and we reluctantly had a register signing at the Registry Office in Stamford before the day of our wedding. But our reluctance soon dissolved, as we had such fun and were well looked after by the registrar Sarah. There was a small number of family and friends, the opposite of what we had at The Granary, and now we look forward to celebrating two anniversaries!” 118

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Seven Ways to Show Up

IN STYLE First impressions matter. That’s why when you’re planning your wedding, it’s really important to consider how you’re going to show up! Here we have six ideas to really impress your guests and remember how your day started with a bang... You only get to make your grand entrance once, so make it count. From horse drawn carriages and helicopter rides to super speedy sports cars there are so many options for your wedding transport. It’s time to make the best entrance of your life… Horse-Drawn Carriage: If you are planning a

fairytale themed wedding, then a horse drawn carriage has to be your choice of transportation. Following in the footsteps of Disney princesses and Royalty, what could be more romantic? This is also a great idea for equine lovers. Ultra Cool Campervan: For the seriously cool

and vintage bride, arrive in a VW Campervan. Decorate to your colour scheme, style and imagine the photo opportunities. Not only can they be used for the entrance, but you can start married life driving off into the sunset in your very own campervan! Tractor: It may be unconventional, but for Lincolnshire and Rutland Brides and Grooms, a tractor seems the fitting entrance. Choose a vintage or modern John Deere and you will have all your guests talking. You can even hire a trailer for the wedding party.

Classic Car: You can’t beat the charm of a vintage car. The quintessentially British car is the ultimate wedding transport for the traditional bride adding a touch of nostalgia to your wedding day. London Bus: What’s more striking than a London Red Bus? Its iconic look makes the famous double-decker red bus the perfect wedding transportation, especially if you have a large wedding party. Dream Car: If your husband to be is into his cars, surprise him on the wedding morning with the car of his dreams! You can book a Porsche, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Maserati; the list is endless.

With self-drive or chauffeur driven options, give your fiancée the drive of his life. From the skies: Well there really isn’t any entrance more dramatic and show-stopping for your wedding day than flying in via helicopter.

If you’re an adrenaline junkie, add in a helicopter ride as a surprise to the guests and maybe even your fiancé! It’s a great way to see your reception from the sky too.

Find Out More: Discover all sorts of wedding transport hire on the website www.ukbride.co.uk! It’s ﬁlled with inspiration and you can win a £25,000 wedding competition by becoming a member.

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A WOMAN We’re turning a new leaf in July, looking forward to going out with friends and family again perhaps to some events still running, dressing fabulously head to toe in designer dresses from fashion house Vera Mont... This Page: ‘Sun Kissed’ dress, £210.

This page: Magic Flowers Dress, ÂŁ240. Opposite: Floral Print Dress, ÂŁ240.

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Opposite: Sun Kissed Dress ÂŁ210. This page: Beautiful floor length yellow and floral gown, ÂŁ270.

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Opposite page: Magic Flowers Dress, £270. This page: Top left is part of the Minty Breeze collection, £290. Top right is the Magic Flowers jumpsuit, £240. Bottom left is the Minty Breeze jumpsuit costing £210 and bottom right is the Minty Breeze mint green maxi costing £415.

Vera Mont can be found at House of Fraser, online and other local stockists.

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Cartier is synonymous with luxury and is the epitome of high end designer brands. We’ve seen everyone from Grace Kelly to Kate Middleton adorn themselves in Cartier diamonds and rubies, but how did this jewellery giant come to be? Cartier is world-renowned fashion brand, recognised by anybody and everybody, and commonly seen on the luxury fashion streets of London, Paris, Milan and New York. You will also see Cartier on European royalty, Russian princesses, maharajahs and freshly minted US millionaires and billionaires. It’s been worn by everyone who is anyone on the red carpet from Liz Taylor and Grace Kelly to Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian. It is one of the most prestigious jewellery manufacturers in the world, founded by Louis-François Cartier in 1847. The company remained a family enterprise for 117 years. Although Louis-François was the creative heart and founder of the maison, the several generations of different personalities, most importantly his three grandsons, were the key to the enormous success of the Cartier fashion business, with all three sharing the same desire to take the brand to the next level. Louis-François Cartier was born in Paris in 1819 and started his career as an apprentice under master watchmaker Adolphe Picard and worked in Picard’s small store on Rue Montorgueil where he watched his employer’s business struggle to become even moderately successful. Eventually, in 1847 when Cartier was just 29 year old, he bought the store to begin the global empire Cartier is today. It was in 1874, Louis-François’ son Alfred Cartier took over the company and whilst Alfred was much more business-oriented than his father, it was Alfred’s sons Louis, Pierre and Jacques who established the brand name

worldwide. The ‘Cartier Brothers’ are often credited with most of the success of this enormous fashion house. Louis had the skill and imagination to create new things, Pierre had the business mind and took the firm to New York and Jacques the youngest brother, who opened the London store, was a gemstone expert. All three shared a dream; ‘to build the leading jewellery firm in the world.’ Louis, the most well known of the Cartier brothers, ran the Paris branch in Rue de la Paix. He invented the first wristwatch, the Santos, in 1904 to replace the fashionable but unreliable and impractical pocket-watch for men on the move. In 1907, Cartier signed a contract with Edmond Jaeger, who agreed to exclusively supply the movements for Cartier watches. Louis was also responsible for the introduction of platinum into jewellery, making it possible for the platinum to be strong enough to hold gemstones in place yet light enough not to detract from them. “The thick settings of gold, silver and heavy woven strands that had been known since time immemorial were like the armour of jewellery,” said Louis Cartier famously. “The use of platinum, which became its embroidery, an innovation that was introduced by us, produced the reformation.” Pierre was the middle brother and savvy businessman. He established the New York City branch in 1909, and in 1917 moved to ‘one of the finest’ residences in the area, 653 Fifth Avenue, the Neo-Renaissance mansion of Morton Freeman Plant.

Three Facts About Cartier You Didn’t Know.... KING EDWARD CROWNED CARTIER King Edward VII of England was very fond of Cartier’s fabulous work and named Louis Cartier ‘the Jeweller of Kings and the King of Jewellers.’ He was one of many royals to love the jewellers.

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THE HIGHEST PRICED JEWEL The highest auction price for a Cartier jewel sold for $30,335,698. It was the Sunrise Ruby, a 25.6 Burmese ruby sold in a Sotheby’s auction block in 2015. It’s the most expensive non-diamond gemstone in the world.

NEW YORK’S CARTIER SCREW DRIVERS The Cartier Love bracelet is so popular that hospitals in New York have to keep Cartier screw drivers to remove them from a patients’ wrist during an emergency. The bracelet was inspired by chastity belts and are locked.

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Incredibly, he bought this property by trading it for a $1,000,000 string of pearls and $100 cash - arguably the deal of the century! Pierre may not have been the creative genius his brother Louis was, but he was certainly one step ahead of the game when it came to knowing how to market a business. He managed to get a hold of the 45.52ct deep-blue Hope Diamond, once named Tavernier Blue, discovered in 17th century India and notoriously ‘cursed.’ The bright blue diamond had fallen into the hands of people who were shot on stage, ripped apart by dogs and Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, who enjoyed the diamond as part of the French crown jewels before being beheaded during the French Revolution! Its name was changed for obvious reasons by a London banking family in the 1830s. Pierre Cartier sold this tremendous jewel with an interesting history to high profile client Mrs Evalyn Walsh McLean. This came with plenty of publicity in many of the headlines of America’s newspapers and gossip magazines. The less known and youngest of the Cartier bothers Jacques, opened and took charge of the London branch. Jacques often travelled in search of high quality pearls and precious stones to exotic destinations such as the Persian Gulf, Sri Lanka and India and it was his eye for exceptional beauty that gained him his loyal clientele in England and abroad. It was these huge orders coming from the East that kept the business alive during the Great Depression and many other financially difficult times for brands such as Cartier. The three brothers certainly had the business acumen to not only keep the business alive during these times, but to grow it.

purchased. When Robert Hocq asks one of his staff members what the Cartier brand stands for, the very proud reply was “Cartier it’s a must!” This prompted the creation of the phrase and the line called “Les Must de Cartier.” This became a spin-off lower-priced line of Cartier with Alain D. Perrin being its CEO. The brand is now owned by Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods conglomerate that also boasts brands like Van Cleef & Arpels and Jaeger-LeCoultre in its portfolio.

In 1972, after the death of Pierre, Jacques’s son, Louis’s son and Pierre’s daughter sold the business, Cartier Paris, to Robert Hocq, thus ending the family business.

With such an interesting story and incredible brand recognised by people across the globe, the brothers certainly achieved their dreams for Cartier.

Shortly after in 1974 and 1976, Cartier London and Cartier New York were also

However, it’s the journey of reaching this dream that we find most fascinating, and

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one member of the family recognised that. Francesca Cartier Brickell, the great grand daughter of the youngest brother Jacques, has travelled the world to research her incredibly interesting family history. Francesca has gained exclusive access to her long lost family archives. Since coming across an abundance of information on the subject, she has decided to tell the story of the Cartier family and their jewellery empire but also how they became the firm favourite of the rich, famous and even royal. It was in her grandfather’s - Jean-Jacques Cartier’s - cellar in 2009 whilst celebrating his 90th birthday when Francesca Cartier Brickell discovered a battered old suitcase full of hundreds of letters and photographs of the family.

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ROYALTY Since 1902, when Cartier opened a store in Mayfair London, the British Royal family have worn designs from the French jeweller on many special occasions. It was in 1904 when King Edward VII gave the firm a royal warrant (a document that gives permission and responsibility for the display of the relevant Royal Arms in connection with the business). From then on, the Royal family have continued to shop at Cartier. In 1936 King George VI purchased the Cartier Art Deco diamond and platinum Halo tiara as a gift to Queen Elizabeth I which was then given to Queen Elizabeth II as an 18th birthday present. This is quite possibly the most famous piece of Cartier in Queen Elizabeth II’s jewellery box. It was also the tiara that was worn by Kate Middleton for her wedding in 2011.

“Pierre Cartier managed to get a hold of the beautiful Tavernier Blue diamond, renamed the Hope diamond due to a ‘cursed’ reputation...” Francesca decided she was going to take off on an adventure between London and the French Riviera to track down as many perspectives as possible. After completing her trip and compiling her stories, she released a book called ‘The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewellery Empire.’ The book tells a captivating story behind the

Cartier empire and reveals never before told dramas, romances, intrigues, betrayals and more. The Cartiers also offers an insight into the most recognised pieces of jewellery such as the ‘cursed’ Hope Diamond, the Romanov emeralds, and the classic panther pieces.

In addition to the Duchess of Cambridge, the Queen has also loaned the tiara to her sister Margaret and daughter Anne.

At the end of the book, Francesca reveals a collection of the old real life letters and photographs that she found in the suitcase that prompted her adventure to delve into her family’s past. She decided to publish the book in the 200th anniversary year of the birth of the dynasty’s founder, Louis-François Cartier. Images: The Cartier brothers Pierre, Louis and Jacques (left to right). Above is Louis full length and Pierre at his desk.

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5. Blush from Beverly Hills... Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trio features three shades that can be worn alone or blended together for a variety of different looks. Pick the perfect hues from the brand’s selection of five colours to give your look the addition of glowing radiance. We love the ‘buildability’ of this blush palette allowing you to create a multitude of striking different looks to suit you, £30.

2. J’adore Dior... `Discover the new generation ‘Dior Vernis’ and its ingenious formula that plays up the gel effect. ‘Gel Coat’ resins combined with a Techno-Polymer transform each coat of enamel into a film as smooth and shiny as glass. Enriched with organic silicon, the polish strengthens the nail for longer wear, £22.

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The scent of the Hermès girls, Twilly d’Hermès is a daring fragrance. Ginger, tuberose and sandalwood are given a new twist. Combined differently, they become searing spice.

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A floral, spicy and oriental Eau de Parfum, each with a unique hand-tied silk ribbon, £49.99.

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THE BEST SALOONS

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SALOONS The sporty style and practicality of a saloon car is underrated these days. Not only is the style of saloon simple and almost sporty, they are as practical if not more practical - than the ï¬&#x201A;eet of fuel-guzzling 4x4s and SUVs... Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

“The long slender style of a saloon does justice to an adaptation of a sports car; if sports cars and convertibles are unruly teenagers, saloons are mature silver foxes...” IN THESE UNUSUAL TIMES, so many of us are having to juggle jobs we’re not quite used to tackling - for me, that means this month’s motors feature. For my colleague Rob Davis, you only have to mention the word ‘motors’ for his ears to prick up, eyes widen and fingers twitch in excitement and anticipation over his keyboard. Horse power, boot space and alloy wheels are not words that thrill me - I’m more of a flagstone floors, bifold doors and inglenook fireplaces kind of writer - but alas, I will try to do Rob’s pride-and-joy feature justice this month with a selection of saloons. Saloons seemed to be all the rage until Range Rover and other classy 4x4s took the limelight, also boasting practicality, luxury and style, but when you compare the two, I think we’ve been hoodwinked. I’m not knocking Range Rovers - they’re still a firm favourite - but I’m not sure we can make the argument that they’re the most practical car without compromising on style and luxury on the market. First of all, saloons are lighter and lower to the ground making them sportier, much easier to drive, smoother on turns and more affordable at the rarer trips to the petrol station. Their lighter load translates in the price tag too - does this mean we’re paying more for a 4x4 to enjoy less performance and worse fuel economy? Ouch. There’s no denying that Range Rovers are beautiful but many of the other ‘stylish’ 4x4s out there aren’t exactly the sexiest hunks of metal on four wheels. Although Porsche, Jaguar and Mercedes are reputable brands, their clunky 4x4s look like someone pumped their classy flagships with steroids. The long, slender style of a saloon is classy and does justice to an adaptation of a sports 142

car; if sports cars are unruly teenagers, saloons are silver foxes. But perhaps size matters? After all, 4x4s usually come with the option of seven seats, ample boot room and a high roof. First of all, unless you’re Steve Martin in Cheaper by the Dozen, the extra seats will always be a waste of money. When it comes to ample boot room, saloon cars are fairly well known for also having this feature and as for a high roof - well it all comes down to whether you’re willing to pay thousands of pounds more just for extra air overhead. And please spare the ‘offroad’ advantage. We both know the most offroading you will be doing is parking on a slightly raised curb outside a village pub or driving over a few potholes down a backroad. As cool as it is that Range Rovers can scale Snowdon like mountain goats, it’s just not a feature you will ever see the benefit of, and yet it’s a benefit you’re paying for. Now we’ve weighed up the advantages of investing in the underrated saloon, which is best? Over the past year, some of the best manufacturers have launched their latest, so we’ve picked options from Bentley, Audi, BMW and Mercedes to suit. First of all, Bentley’s third generation of the luxury four-door Grand Tourer ‘Flying Spur’ has seen some striking enhancements, and there’s no doubt it’s one of the most elegant, stylish and classy saloons on the market. It seems to combine sports sedan agility with modern limousine refinement and of course, it’s fitted with cutting-edge technology and exquisite modern craftsmanship as one can only expect from a Bentley. If you’re looking for something a little sportier, BMW’s M340i xDrive features a six-cylinder in-line engine producing 374hp - apparently a hell of a lot of horse power.

OUR favourite

SALOONS Mercedes AMG E53 Cost: From £65,000 Engine/Motor: 3-litre 6-cylinder with exhaust gas turbocharger. Performance: 0-60mph: 4.5 seconds. Top speed 155mph. Uniqueness: Voice recognition software and modern cabin. Other Highlights: MBUX infotainment system, performance steering, all wheel drive and drive programmes.

Audi A3 Cost: From £26,000 Engine/Motor: Choice of three - two 1.5-litre TFSI units and one 2.0-litre TDI, all majoring on efﬁciency. Performance: 0-60mph: 8.1 seconds. Top speed 151mph. Uniqueness: Matrix LED lighting with new digital daytime running lights. Other Highlights: Digital cockpit and touch display as standard. Mild hybrid technology in some versions.

BMW M340i xDrive Cost: From £48,000 Engine/Motor: Six-cylinder with TwinPower Turbo technology 374 hp. Performance: 0-60mph: 4.1 seconds. Top speed 155mph. Uniqueness: Aerodynamic design. Other Highlights: Futuristic styling.

Bentley Flying Spur Cost: From £168,000 Engine/Motor: 6.0-litre, twin turbocharged W12 engine. Performance: 0-60mph: 3.8 seconds. Top speed 207mph. Other Highlights: Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Great Britain.

Top/Left: The sleek slender AMG. We love the sloped back feature of this model. Bottom/Left: The BMW has been designed to be aerodynamic, thus reaching speeds of 155mph.

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Brakes and suspension have also been designed with sport and power in mind. It’s just cool and yet practical for everyday life. The Audi A3 Saloon has always been a popular choice, but the model’s reboot in April has given it almost futuristic features and a very comfortable experience. First of all, the look of the A3 is everything we’re looking for - a practical five-door sleek saloon with sports styling and features. It also comes with Matrix LED lighting and a new digital daytime running light (for selected models). The digital cockpit and touch display comes as standard. And finally we have my favourite, the Mercedes AMG E 53 4Matic. It’s the newest of the cars we’re featuring being released in May this year. The three litre engine makes the new AMG fun to drive and the extensively revised suspension makes it comfortable too.

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If Audi looks futuristic, the new Mercedes is futuristic. From the strip lighting to the incredible infotainment system and voice recognition technology - that’s right, it has its own Alexa/Siri - this car comes with everything you could possibly need or want a car to do to aid in everyday life. If you’re going for speed and sport quality, opt for the BMW. If you’re after a saloon that focuses on quality and luxury, the Bentley is the best choice. For a saloon with a ‘younger’ look, the Audi will appeal while the Mercedes is an all round sporty, modern and luxurious car. We’ll still be driving around the county in our 4x4s because let’s face it - they look cool, feel cool and they’re great for families living in the countryside - but we hope you weigh up all your options next time you’re on the look out for a car that combines all your everyday essentials in one classy sleek style.

“For speed and sport quality, we recommend the BMW. If you’re after luxury, go for the Bentley...” Above: The luxurious interiors of Bentley’s Flying Spur. Right: BMW’s sporty M340i xDrive with red interior.

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HORSE POWER Bentley Mulliner has just introduced a new equestrian edition to the Bentley Mulliner Collections portfolio. This collection is the epitome of luxury and class, but the brand new equestrian style is a near perfect design with all of Bentley’s quality fittings and fixtures... THIS ONE OF A KIND Continental GT Convertible embodies a myriad of distinctive features, building on the many strengths of Bentley’s iconic open top Grand Tourer. Inspired by the greatest racecourse in the world and home to the most exhilarating and prestigious event of the horse racing calendar, The Cheltenham Festival, the sole example of the Equestrian Edition has been specially commissioned by Bentley Bristol and hand built by Bentley Mulliner in Crewe, Cheshire. To celebrate the car’s inspiration, it was recently photographed outside Jackdaws Castle - the world-renowned state of the art equestrian training facility and home of Jonjo O’Neill Racing, just 10 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. Sumptuous embroidery and artisanal marquetry rarefies the Equestrian Edition. Horse and rider silhouettes adorn all four seats, that are finished in the aptly named sustainable Saddle hide. A striking Cumbrian Green secondary hide complements the bespoke equestrian theme. The same horse and rider silhouette accompanies Bentley Mulliner branding in the front fascia, where lavish gold detailing stylishly accentuates the straight grain walnut single veneer and box wood inlays.

The car comes equipped with both suites of Bentley’s state of the art driver assistance technologies. The Bentley Touring speciﬁcation includes Lane assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Bentley Safeguard Plus, Night vision and Head-up display.

Continuing the interior theme, the diamond quilting now synonymous with Bentley Mulliner is crafted using an authentic Tweed fabric, with a contrasting light blue stitch introducing a modern touch and providing a distinctive feature to the door inlays and rear quarter panels. The iconic Bentley Mulliner team have also applied their trademark branded treadplates to complete the bespoke interior of the Equestrian Edition. To the exterior, a specially commissioned and distinctive shade of green called Spruce is paired with Blackline Speciﬁcation, which replace bright chrome with gloss black versions to all exterior brightware, bezels, radiator grill and exhaust outlets. Bold 22-inch wheels in gloss black complete the speciﬁcation.

Bentley’s City Specification incorporates Top view camera, Traffic sign recognition, City assist, Pedestrian warning, Reversing traffic warning, Automatic dimming mirrors and Hands-free boot opening. It really is a one of a kind, beautiful car inside out with a classic Bentley finish and yet all the modern software and technology one can expect in such an incredible vehicle in this day and age. Bentley Mulliner is renowned throughout the automotive world for crafting some of the most individual Bentleys ever created. Bentley Mulliner is actually the birthplace of coachbuilding (designing and building the body of cars as passenger carrying vehicles). Bentley is in fact the oldest automotive coachbuilder in the world. The experienced team, supported by in-house engineers and designers at the headquarters in Crewe, prides itself on an a rather long history of fulfilling the desires

“A striking Cumbrian Green hide complements the bespoke equestrian theme. A horse and rider silhouette accompanies Bentley Mulliner branding in the lavish front fascia...” and demands of all of its Bentley customers purchasing these vehicles worldwide. The new equestrian model is not all that’s new for the brand. A three-portfolio structure sees an expansion of Bentley Mulliner in the coming months. While Bentley Mulliner Collections provides bespoking services to Bentley’s existing model range - which is where you’ll ﬁnd the equestrian model - Bentley Mulliner Classic will deliver classic car

restorations (such as last year’s 1939 Corniche) and Continuation Series which includes Bentley’s iconic 1929 Team Blower. Finally, Bentley Mulliner Coachbuilt is deﬁning the future of coachbuilding, and debuted the new Bentley Mulliner Bacalar in Crewe a month or so ago. If you want a car that illustrates your own passions, that is the epitome of quality and luxury, the new Equestrian Edition from Bentley Mulliner might be the car for you.

BENTLEY MULLINER Price: Pricing hasn’t been disclosed but the Continental GT starts at £151,800. Engine: 6.0-litre W12 petrol engine. Performance: 0-60mph in 3.7sec; 207mph top speed. Economy: 23.3 mpg (combined). Equipment: Bentley’s City speciﬁcation and Bentley’s Touring speciﬁcation.

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