Lincolnshire Pride October 2021

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f Lincolnshire is renowned for anything, it’s food. We grow it, process it, prepare it and generally celebrate it. Good food and drink are a profound pleasure, and so we celebrate them in this edition as we launch our Good Food Awards, and invite all of our readers to participate by nominating their favourite restaurants, coffee shops and food producers from across the county.

We’ll reveal in our January editions which local businesses will be the recipients of our six titles, so we urge you to recognise your favourite restaurants at a time when the hospitality industry needs and deserves our support after a tumultuous 12 months.

Also this month we’ll meet a contemporary of Margaret Wintringham, the first UK-born female MP and supporter of suffrage. MP for Louth and Horncastle Victoria Atkins is inviting locals to view a new exhibition in the town all about Margaret’s life and career, 100 years on.

Elsewhere in this edition, Lincolnshire’s hard working midwives have been experiencing something of a baby boom. We’ll speak to one midwife turned photographer of newborn babies to find out how her craft preserves for a lifetime those precious memories of when a new life comes into the world.

And finally, we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Humber Bridge, a landmark which united both sides of the estuary and still today represents a remarkable feat of engineering.

Our best wishes for a wonderful month!

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CONTENTS NEWS & EVENTS

FOOD & DRINK

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NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across the county. Find out why a Lincolnshire stonemason is keen to encourage more people to take up her profession.

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WHAT’S ON October’s live events.

HOMES & GARDENS

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WELCOME HOME A beautiful modern family home that’s smart and stylish, on the market for under £1m.

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AUTUMN HOMES Warm up your winter this month as we provide soft furnishings, candles and wood burning stoves for the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.

MARGARET WINTRINGHAM Louth & Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins hosts an exhibition on her predecessor, the first UK-born female MP to sit in the House of Commons.

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BOSTON’S BEST BUILDINGS Local historian and author Neil Wright takes us on a tour of the town through the prism of Boston’s 50 best buildings.

FASHION & LIFESTYLE 107 FASHION & BEAUTY Beautiful

CROSS THAT BRIDGE As the Humber Bridge celebrates its 40th birthday, we look back on the structure’s architectural, cultural and economic legacy.

THE GOOD FOOD AWARDS This month we launch our quest to find Lincolnshire’s best restaurants, cafés and food producers to give each one the recognition they deserve...

knitwear by Sleaford fashion designer Jayne Ireland.

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THE BABY BOOM A post-lockdown baby boom is keeping photographer Hollie Vasey very busy indeed.

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Pride Magazine is delivered free of charge, via Royal Mail, to high value homes in the county. Our circulation is to homes in the top three council tax bands, which are predominantly worth over £300,000. This guarantees the magazine has an affluent readership commensurate with our content.

The magazine is also sold in supermarkets and newsagents and our in-house distribution team also works hard to hand-deliver the magazine to selected hotels and restaurants, doctors, dentists, executive motor dealerships and golf clubs.

This helps to ensure we have a continued presence, right across our catchment area.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Rachel’s seeking likeminded masons LINCOLN CATHEDRAL’S STONEMASON RACHEL IS SEEKING CHIPS OF THE OLD BLOCK LINCOLN It takes a lot of time and effort to take care of a building as old and precious as Lincoln Cathedral, and that’s why there’s a dedicated team known as the Works Department which consists of masons, glazers, lead-workers and joiners to make repairs where necessary.

The thing is, it’s a bit boy-heavy, which is why Rachel Wragg, who’s from Grimsby, but now lives in Louth, is keen for more women to join her in the heritage skills trades.

Rachel studied Fine Art at university before passing her three year apprenticeship in August and says: “I think more women should definitely do this because I wasn’t confident enough to do it when I was younger because it is intimidating on the outside.”

“It’s a male-dominated industry – all of construction is across the board – but when

you come to do it and you’re in a team, you’re not treated any differently because you’re a woman.”

Rachel and her colleagues have recently completed a series of tasks restoring the

Mayor in the Air...

MAYOR OF NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE JUMPS 15,000 FEET FOR ST ANDREW’S HOSPICE!

Image: www.skydiving.co.uk.

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north east transept’s stonework, and will shortly be working on the chapterhouse, identifying worn stone and carving new pieces to fit.

“We get a rough block from the quarry, put our

templates on and shape them by hand with a mallet and chisel. I love getting to see all the bits of the Cathedral that no one else gets to see as well as running around in the roof spaces!” n

BRIGG The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire has jumped 15,000 feet from a plane, all for the good cause of raising money for St Andrew’s Hospice.

Upon completing the skydive, Councillor David Hasthorpe said: “It’s a remarkably exhilarating feeling, jumping out of an aircraft! Freefalling 6,000ft and then gently drifting the other 9,000ft with a sense of serenity and chatting to your co-jumper is just... surreal!”

“It was amazing to see the Dock Tower and the villages from that height.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all those who have supported me including those that have sponsored my jump and helped me to raise money for St Andrew’s Hospice.”

Emily Aitken, fundraising lead at St. Andrew’s Hospice, said: “We are so grateful to Councillor Hasthorpe for taking on such an incredible challenge to raise funds and awareness of Andy’s children’s hospice services – the staff at Andy’s couldn’t believe it when we told them about his sky dive, but he was smiling the whole day!” n

COUNCILS SETTLE LONG-RUNNING DISPUTE

LINCOLN Following discussions between the County Council and the City of Lincoln Council, the Usher Art Gallery will remain open and Lincoln’s museum and art collections will remain in Lincolnshire.

“We’re pleased we could reach a sensible agreement,” said Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council.

“As a result of the new arrangement, as well as continuing to run the Usher Gallery as an art gallery, we’re now able to use the space

more flexibly, and will also host ceremonies, educational workshops and allow private hire. It will be a much improved solution – bringing more visitors to the site, for more reasons and more often.”

“We both acknowledged the challenges, but we’re comfortable we’ve found a way forward, enabling us to collectively honour the wishes of James Usher, and also the residents of the county,” he added. n See thecollectionmuseum.com.

Lincolnshire MP’s Lego-cy A LEGACY IN LEGO FOR MARGARET WINTRINGHAM, THE FIRST EVER FEMALE MP, WHO REPRESENTED LOUTH

South Kesteven’s best kept villages...

GRANTHAM The village of Harlaxton near Grantham has been named Best Kept Village in South Kesteven’s annual competition.

Harlaxton and Stubton have taken top honours, whilst Thurlby was judged second in the medium village award, with Fulbeck third. Swinstead took second place in the small village category with Welby third. Winning villages will receive cheques in appreciation of residents’ work and the top two villages will also receive a gold litter bin. n

LOUTH An exhibition at Louth’s St James’ Church will celebrate the life of Margaret Wintringham, the first ever British-born female MP, who represented the town 100 years ago. Current MP for Louth and Horncastle Victoria Atkins has helped to organise the event, entitled Democracy, Equality & Opportunity which will be running until 25th September.

“This exciting exhibition will take you through the life and work of Mrs Wintringham.

Visitors will also have the chance to meet and take photos with Parliament’s life-size Lego suffragette statue named Hope.” n Read more later in this edition.

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Usher Galley is saved

GRANTHAM Grantham’s Bill Turnbull left a £4m legacy to develop the careers of youngsters seeking a career in engineering.

Bill spent years working at excavator manufacturer JCB before retiring and restoring his 1937 Bugatti. The car sold for £4.2m upon his death in 2019 and the funds have been used to create a new education facility which opened last month. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief BOSTON x

New neighbour scheme to launch in Boston...

A Good Neighbour Scheme is to launch in the Borough of Boston over the coming months.

Giving a lift to the doctors or similar appointments, household tasks like tuning the TV, changing light bulbs and smoke alarms or moving furniture, are examples of tasks some may struggle with.

William Gray, spokesperson for the Good Neighbour Scheme Associate, said: “Good Neighbour Schemes are intended to reduce some of the difficulties and offer the practical help, care and compassion we all deserve at times of need. n Visit Community Lincs’ website for information.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Tributes paid to beloved Austin AUSTIN MITCHELL DIES AGED 86 HAVING SERVED LINCOLNSHIRE FOR 40 YEARS GRIMSBY Tributes have flooded in following the death of Great Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell, who has died at the age of 86. Born in Bradford, Austin came to Grimsby in the late 1960s and worked as a TV presenter and broadcast journalist for ITV’s Calendar and the BBC until 1977.

That year he was elected to the Great Grimsby constituency and held the seat until 2015 before stepping down, but maintained his profile by accepting a role as High Steward for the area.

Always one for a bit of PR, Austin even changed his name

by Deed Poll in 2002 to Austin Haddock to promote the area’s fishing interests.

“Austin was the Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby for nearly 40 years,” says Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council.

LOCAL NEWS In Brief OYEZ, OYEZ! TOWN CRIERS BATTLE IT OUT IN SLEAFORD...

Being a town crier is really comething to shout about, and so 12 of the country’s most vocal ambassadors are set to bellow it out in a national competition to be held in Sleaford as Pride goes to press. The county’s own John Griffiths, who took on the role in 2015, will be hosting the competition. n

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Austin Mitchell was also an author and wrote Confessions of a Political Maverick, published by Biteback Publishing: bitebackpublishing.com.

“During that time he served the area with conviction and passion, and was respected by many, not just those in local politics. He was a familiar face in the area,

and definitely found unique ways to speak up for local people!”

BBC broadcaster and friend Peter Levy added that he was “A friend since 1975

Good luck to Grace!

10-YEAR OLD FROM SLEAFORD IS A FINALIST IN THE JUNIOR MISS BRITISH ISLES COMPETITION

when he offered me a job and I moved to Bradford. He was fun, modest and very clever.”

Current Labour Leader Keir Starmer and Alastair Campbell also paid tribute. n

SLEAFORD Good luck to Grace Johnson as Pride goes to press.

The 10-year old from Sleaford is heading to the finals of Junior Miss British Isles to represent Lincolnshire in the competition.

Grace dreams of being an actress and a model, and she says: “I wanted to enter the competition because I thought it would be a really nice experience and it would be a nice first thing to do.”

Grace is also a gymnast and martial arts competitor, who trains with the Kuk Sool Won class and has won bronze, silver and gold metals for her participation. n

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YOUR HOME, OUR VISION

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This fabulous, architect designed property, completed less than two years ago, stands in a much sought-after position and while it is incredibly convenient for schools, amenities and the hospital, the view over the acres of parkland to the rear is absolutely breath-taking.

With the internal dimensions alone approaching 7000 square feet, Eight Elms is a spacious property indeed. The accommodation includes a large living room with triple doors opening onto the rear patio and garden, large games room with bar, a cinema room and a stunning home spa complete with a six metre swim spa, sauna and gym. Outside, the property has the most beautiful outlook and an oak framed triple open-ended garage.

Barnes Farm is an individually designed and exceptionally spacious bungalow, now offered with no onward chain. The property occupies a generous plot with established gardens and enjoys uninterrupted views over neighbouring fields. The property also has the added benefit of a 59' x 23' four-bay detached garage block, ideal for a car enthusiast, someone looking for a substantial space to work from home or even just requiring the additional storage space.

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This stunning five bedroom property is situated in a rural location and enjoys uninterrupted views over neighbouring Fenland countryside. The accommodation comprises four reception rooms including a superb split-level dining room, two shower rooms, plus bathroom. The property occupies an extensive plot with beautifully maintained gardens (including a substantial pond) a detached double garage and plenty of parking space for buyers with a caravan or motorhome etc. to consider.

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This spacious detached cottage could be perfect for buyers who are looking for a character property with a large plot and no immediate neighbours, and whilst benefiting from a truly rural location, the property is still only eight miles from both Boston. Inside, the owners have been keen to sympathetically update the property whilst retaining an authentic Victorian feel with traditional fireplaces, doors and wood-burning stove.

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CEDAR HOUSE Middlegate Road West | Frampton | Lincolnshire | PE20 1BX

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• Impressive 4 Bedroomed Detached House Set in 0.4 Acres of Mature Gardens • Characterful House of Architectural Interest Including Spiral Staircase • 2 Bathrooms, 2 Principal Reception Rooms, Large Kitchen, Pantry, Garden Room • Integral Tandem Garage/Workshop • Desirable Location, Close to Pilgrim Hospital

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R E L A X & E N J OY GET IN TOUCH South Rauceby, Sleaford NG34 8QG Call 01529 488250 www.thebustardinn.co.uk

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This month we’re cooking up something rather special as we launch our Good Food Awards for 2021. Vote for your favourite restaurants and food & drink from across Lincolnshire and we’ll ensure they get the recognition they deserve...

Words: Rob Davis.

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The Good Food Awards 2021 Introducing the Pride Magazines Good Food Awards 2021, a quest to name the finest restaurants, hotels and food & drink producers from across Lincolnshire and give them all the recognition they deserve... and you can help by voting for your favourite places to dine, too!

Below: Lincolnshire’s most well-regarded chefs include Pietro Catalano of San Pietro; Philip Long of The Petwood Hotel; Marcus Franklin of Bicker’s Red Lion; Gavin Aitkenhead of The Jew’s House and Omar Palazzolo of Stamford’s Orbis

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Vote for your favourite restaurants, coffee shops or food producers at www.pridemagazines.co.uk or use the voting form at the end of this feature.

It’s been an unprecedented time for all those in working in the hospitality industry.

Restaurants, pubs, cafés and other food businesses first endured furlough and then, upon reopening, had to put myriad safety measures in place from a track and trace system to table service. From July the country opened up with a sense of cautious optimism but the difficulties associated with running a business in the hospitality industry remains, with staff shortages not just nationally in the hospitality sector, but in the food, farming and haulage industries more generally which all feed directly into the hospitality world and effect its ability to service is customers.

“The months of April to July are the glory months for hotels in particular,” said one hotelier we spoke to. “I’ve heard of some hotels losing £500,000 in the last 12 months and others who are having to limit covers in their restaurants and occupancy rates either because they don’t have the staff or because they’re struggling to ensure they’re adequately served by their suppliers; catering suppliers or laundries for example.”

The outlook might seem gloomy but there’s a booming staycation market and falling Covid rates mean we’re all keen to get out and about again, reuniting with friends and family. It’s against this backdrop and in the run up to the festive season, then, that we launch this year’s Good Food Awards. It’s a clarion call to get back into the county’s dining rooms, and to enjoy our pubs, cafés and celebrate our local food and drink suppliers once more. Over the next few pages, we’ll introduce our awards and explain why they’re more important and more relevant than ever before... >>

Above: Ramsay Sinclair and Jim Siddons of The Houblon Arms;

Below: Afternoon tea served at The Dower House, Woodhall Spa.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN OUR AWARDS...

This month we’ll introduce our awards categories and profile some of the talent around the county in each category.

We’re asking you to vote for your favourite Lincolnshire restaurants, cafés and food & drink suppliers either by filling in the form at the end of this feature, or by voting online at www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

Your votes will county towards the naming of our overall winners in our January edition.

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Restaurant of the Year Café, Bar or Bistro of the Year International Cuisine Restaurant with Rooms Local Food Producer Lincolnshire Drink

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Rack of Lamb at The Houblon Arms , Oasby.

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2021 Our first category is also the flagship title in our awards, and simply asks you to name your favourite place to enjoy dining out. The category is open to providers of quality dishes during either lunchtime or evening service.

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in their dishes as well as technical brilliance in their chefcraft but also flair in the presentation of dishes too.

Of course, a really great restaurant isn’t simply a success on the basis of its food, but rather the overall experience enjoyed by its diners. For that reason, we’ll also be considering the warm welcome given by our restaurants’ front of house teams, the setting and passion for promoting local food. n

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CAFÉ, BAR OR BISTRO OF THE YEAR 2021 Our second category is one that’s designed to celebrate the county’s cafés and bars, bistros and restaurants; those specialising in lunchtime service and lighter bites.

That might be your local pub or bar serving drinks only or lighter dishes, a café or coffee shop providing homemade cakes.

You might recommend a venue with plenty of outdoor seating – such as those which have been popular during lockdown when indoor hospitality was prohibited – or perhaps your local farm shop café, or your favourite place to enjoy afternoon tea.

We’re looking for character and a warm welcome as well as an appreciation for local ingredients and somewhere that has a real ‘feel good’ factor. n

BEST RESTAURANT FOR INTERNATIONAL CUISINE A career as a chef is a license to travel, and so many chefs have established themselves in Lincolnshire after years or decades travelling around the world, enjoying and learning about different cuisine.

Our third category is a chance to name your favourite restaurant offering international dishes – from French or Mediterranean restaurants to those offering cuisine from across Asia. We’re looking for a restaurant that takes us on an incredible and delicious international journey. n

Above: Bunty’s Tea Room, Lincoln.

Below: The Red Lion, Bicker.

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S BEST ‘RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS’ In our awards this year we’re also championing restaurants and hotels offering exceptional accommodation as well as high quality dining. In this category, we’re looking for a combination of somewhere lovely to great dine but with some exquisite accommodation too.

Suggested candidates include restaurants with rooms, hotels, boutique B&Bs and country inns for diners who have friends of family visiting the county or those seeking an overnight stay rather than a taxi ride home! n

BEST LOCAL DRINK 2021 Next, whilst our awards are predominantly concerned with restaurants and food producers, we’re acutely aware of the many food and drink producers working hard in the county to produce speciality tea blends, to roast their own coffee or to produce cordials, wine or artisan spirits like gin. This category, therefore, celebrates those businesses which seek to celebrate just those businesses and people. n Above: The Houblon Arms at Oasby’s beautiful four poster room.

Right: Belvoir Farm’s’ flagship elderflower cordial & pressé drinks.

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BEST LINCOLNSHIRE ‘FOOD PRODUCER’ We’re also seeking to name a Lincolnshire ‘food hero’ with a ‘halo product’ which exemplifies what Lincolnshire’s food culture is all about. Our food hero may be a butcher, baker, or a cheesemaker with a product that is well-respected in Lincolnshire.

Alternatively that person may be a farmer or a chef, someone who works with local produce and serves as a great ambassador for all of Lincolnshire’s local produce... and let’s face it, there’s lots to choose from! n

Above: Baker Alastair Hawken of Grantham resurrected Grantham Gingerbread in 2009.

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Restaurant of the Year 2021 Vote for your favourite Lincolnshire Restaurant of the Year as part of our Good Food Awards 2021. You can vote for any restaurant you wish but to provide some inspiration, we suggest our favourite local restaurants...

Scallop starter at The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby.

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n The Barley Mow, Friskney, East Lindsey: By a country mile, The Barley Mow is the best restaurant you’ll find up and down the East Coast. Jayne Cividin and her team curate a great menu, a cosy setting and a really good Sunday lunch offering too.

01754 820883, barleymowfriskney.com. n The Bronze Pig, Lincoln: Quirky fine dining restaurant right next to Lincoln Castle.

Naturally porcine features heavily, but the place is pretty phenomenal even if your palate leans towards other dishes. The Chef ’s Tasting Menu is a riot, the place is dripping in local suppliers and dishes look and taste exquisite. 01522 524817, thebronzepig.co.uk. n The Brownlow Arms, Hough on the Hill, South Kesteven: Created in the 17th century, and formerly owned by its namesake, Lord Brownlow, The Brownlow Arms is one of the most long-established quality pub restaurants offering fine-dining oriented cuisine created by Head Chef Dean Carroll. 01400 250234, thebrownlowarms.com. n The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby, North Kesteven: Located on what was the Rauceby Hall Estate and visited by Prince Charles when he was stationed at Cranwell.

Purchased in 2018 by Julian and Lesley Lonsdale, it’s a beautifully presented Grade II listed country restaurant with a friendly team dedicated to creating great looking and delicious dishes. 01529 488250, thebustardinn.co.uk. n The Chequers, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir: A 17th century coaching inn recommended by Michelin, the AA, and Sawdays. Dine in the 1640 Bakehouse and enjoy hearty dishes like chump of lamb and pork belly. 01476 870701, chequersinn.net. n The Dower House, Woodhall Spa: An elegant place to dine in Woodhall Spa, with à la carte dining, light lunches in Harry’s Bar, plus the provision of a very good Sunday lunch. 01526 352588, dowerhousehotel.co.uk n The Fuel Tank, Belvoir Castle: An absolutely phenomenal brasserie in a great setting with an outdoor kitchen and coffee house too. The site also offers great shopping with a range of delis and other food retailers.

01476 247059, engineyardbelvoir.com. n The George of Stamford: At the southern end of the county, The George reeks of lovely traditional old school luxury with its wood panelled dining room, starched white linens and dishes like Dover sole and sirloin of beef. It’s proper old school and there’s nothing quite like the grand old girl (the place is probably 900 years old in some parts) for evoking a sense of comfortable luxury.

01780 750750, georgehotelofstamford.com. n The Green Room at The Lincoln Hotel: Right next to the Cathedral, The Green Room is the more fine dining oriented restaurant within The Lincoln Hotel. The hotel is currently on the market and is inviting new owners, who will doubtless have fresh ideas; watch this space. 01522 520348, thelincolnhotel.com. n Harbour Lights, Lincoln: Enjoy dining right next to Burton Waters Marina at Saxilby, and you’ll enjoy the sunset over the water as well as à la carte dishes, seasonal mains and a range of grill options too. A great setting for enjoyable, relaxed dining. 01522 808233, harbourlights.uk.com. >> 25

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1: The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. 2: Winteringham Fields, North Lincolnshire. 3: The Jew’s House, Lincoln. 4: The Dower House, Woodhall. 5: The Old Bakery, Lincoln. 6: The Fuel Tank, Belvoir. 7: The Red Lion, Bicker. 8: Washingborough Hall Hotel, Lincoln. 9: Stallingborough Grange, North Lincolnshire.

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>> n The Houblon Arms: Beautifully renovated and turning out some really stylish dishes thanks to two great chefs, Ramsay Sinclair and Jim Siddons. Lovely food, prepared and presented with talent, but in a lovely relaxing environment.

01529 701086, thehoublonarms.com. n Jews House, Lincoln: Located in the 12th century former town house on Steep Hill, Jews House was taken on in 2006 by Gavin Aitkenhead – who’s a phenomenal chef – and Samantha Tomkins, who’s warm and assiduous at front of house. What else do you need to ensure a great restaurant? Well, Gavin’s education at Winteringham Fields years ago and exceptional à la carte or five course tasting menus help to make the Jews House a brilliantly recommendable restaurant. 01522 524851, jewshouserestaurant.co.uk.

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n Millers, Sleaford, North Kesteven: The Millers strapline is ‘restaurant, café bar and brasserie,’ but in our opinion that understates its offering of great à la carte dishes that are as good as any restaurant which might claim fine dining status. It offers a cracking Sunday lunch, as well as the usual burgers, steaks and afternoon teas. It’s all very good indeed, and all very recommendable. 01529 414888, millerssleaford.com. n The Old Bakery, Lincoln: With à la carte and tasting menus, The Old Bakery is owned by Tracey and Ivano de Serio, who took over in 2004 and infused Puglian flair into a rustic restaurant. 01522 576057, theold-bakery.co.uk. n The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa: The Petwood remains one of the most well-established and well-regarded restaurants with Phil Long and his team producing great food in a gorgeous setting. Ideal for dining, afternoon tea and Sunday lunch at any time of the year. 01526 352411, petwood.co.uk. n The Red Lion, Bicker, Boston: Another of our favourites, The Red Lion offers really good dining in a rustic setting. The Red Lion’s Lincolnshire Tapas has been copied by others but remains unbettered. All other dishes look and taste just as fantastic, and the welcome is warm. 01775 821200, redlionbicker.co.uk.

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n Reform at The Castle, Lincoln: Reform’s Head Chef, Simon Hibberd, has been named Chef of the Year on several occasions and presides over contemporary cuisine in a relaxed setting. 01522 538801, reformrestaurant.co.uk. n The Thorold, Harmston, Lincoln: Paul Vidic, formerly of the Bell at Coleby, has moved to The Thorold and refurbished the pub restaurant. Good things will be the result. 01522 722788, thoroldarmsharmston.co.uk. n Washingborough Hotel, Lincoln: A gorgeous looking country house hotel with great dining. Owner Lucy Herring has form as a Cordon Bleu chef. She now leads a team with husband Ed and Head Chef Mark Cheseldine producing two AA rosette cuisine.

01522 790340, washingboroughhall.com. n The White Hart, Lincoln: Stylish dining is assured at Grille, the restaurant within Lincoln’s White Hart on Bailgate. 01522 563290, whitehart-lincoln.co.uk.

NB: Examples pictured are representative and may not appear on current menus. Dishes are subject to change.

n Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire: ‘The Fields’ was established in 1987 by Germain and Annie Schwab, and was purchased by Colin McGurran in 2005. The restaurant became Lincolnshire’s only Michelin Star restaurant from 2018. Colin has appeared on Saturday Kitchen, The Great British Menu and is continuing to make Winteringham Fields a success along his Head Chef Gareth Bartrum. 01724 733096, winteringhamfields.co.uk.

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Café, Bar or Bistro of the Year 2021 For lighter dining and afternoon tea, we’re appealing for your best recommendations of a place to enjoy morning coffee, lunchtime dishes, or afternoon tea with a slice of homemade cake...

Afternoon tea at The Pink Pig, Scunthorpe.

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Vote for your favourite restaurants, coffee shops or food producers at www.pridemagazines.co.uk or use the voting form at the end of this feature.

n Abbey Parks, East Heckington, Boston: Local butchers Boston Sausage, also known as Mountains, took over Abbey Parks in 2019, and now provide farm shop produce with ‘Boston Sausage’ butchery and outdoor seating in the summer. A great place to find great Lincolnshire produce! 01205 821610, mountainsfarmshop.com. n Bunty’s Tea Room, Steep Hill, Lincoln: A very traditional tea room offering afternoon tea, lunches and of course, temporary respite from the incline of Steep Hill.

01522 537909, buntyslincoln.com. n The Lawn Café, Lincoln: Stokes Coffee has had a presence in the Grade I listed High Bridge since 1937. In 2017 though, the company also opened a 60-seater café at The Lawn in Lincoln. Breakfasts, brunch and afternoon tea are all accompanied by Lincolnshire’s most famous coffee. 01522 581921, stokescoffee.com. n Lawson’s Bistro, Lincoln: Lawson’s Bar & Bistro is so-named, but frankly its menu is so dazzling and well-executed that it’s better regarded as a fully fledged restaurant, and a darn good one too, definitely one to enjoy next time you’re on The Strait.

01522 520202, lawsonsbarandbistro.co.uk. n The Pink Pig, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire: Home to Sally and Andrew Jackson, a super farm shop, café and farm park for families. Deservedly successful and hugely recommended. 01724 854082, pinkpigfarm.co.uk. n The Sack Store, Boston: It might be an quirky location for a café – in a home and heating store – but you won’t question that once you’ve enjoyed its super provision of breakfast, brunch, lunch, homemade cakes and other treats, all rich in local ingredients. Superb quirky location, great dining and the chance to browse through The Sack Store’s farm shop food, giftware and furniture. 01205 310101, sackstore.co.uk. n Sunny Side Up, Market Rasen: Located in a converted barn, Sunny Side Up has a decent farm shop and a first class tea room offering freshly made cakes, afternoon teas, full English breakfasts and lunches.

01673 847794, sunnyside-up.co.uk.

Above: Tea House in the Woods, Woodhall Spa; Pimm’s & Carrot Cake at Lincoln’s Bunty’s Tea Rooms.

n Tablez, Sleaford, North Kesteven: Tablez was an instant success in Sleaford when it opened on Southgate, and it has since expanded with more seating and a new first floor terrace area.

Great lunchtime favourites and bistro dishes created by a lovely team. 01529 300922. n Tea House in the Woods, Woodhall Spa, East Lindsey: Offering absolutely super breakfasts, lunches, evening dining and afternoon teas.

01526 354455, teahouseinthewoods.co.uk. n Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop, Gainsborough: An award-winning farm shop, with café serving afternoon teas, brunch and lunches.

01652 640308, unclehenrys.co.uk.

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International Cuisine Not so much around the world in 80 days, as around the county in ten dishes. We’d like to name your favourite local restaurant for international cuisine, and we’ve some suggestions of our own, to inspire you, as well!

Slow-cooked blade of beef with crushed new potatoes and green beans with salsa verde and crispy onions at Mediterranean restaurant San Pietro in Scunthorpe.

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n The Agra, Sleaford, North Kesteven: Home to Leneeth ‘LK’ Karim, you’ll struggle to find a better restaurant specialising in authentic – not anglicised – Chennai and Bengali dishes. LK is the creator of ‘the Widower,’ formerly the world’s hottest curry, but thankfully he’s adept at creating full-flavoured and delicious milder Indian cuisine too, for those with less ambitious palates. It’s a super restaurant offering great food and great service. 01529 414162, theagra.co.uk. n The Bowl Full, West Parade, Lincoln: A small, but perfectly formed restaurant, family run by Karl and Annemarie Hanson, and offering tapas and other dishes of Spanish heritage. Little known but a great secret! 01522 545577. n Katana, Grantham/Spalding: Teppanyaki and sushi dishes from Japan. The kitchen team’s mantra is ‘Keiken’ which means ‘an amusing and fulfilling dining experience!’

01476 979171 (Guildhall St., Grantham), 01775 762111 (Double St., Spalding), mykatana.co.uk. n Olé Olé, Lincoln: Based at The Lawn in Lincoln, Olé Olé opened in 2013 when Alison & Amador Abruneiras brought their Spanish tapas menu to the county.

A traditional setting, and a vibrant menu, will warm up your autumn and infuse a little sunshine into life! 01522 534222, oleolelincoln.co.uk. n Orbis/Hoppi Dorri, Stamford, South Kesteven: Orbis – and its sushi-to-go menu, branded Hoppi Dorri – opened in Stamford in 2019 but coinciding with its postpandemic reopening, it has been taken over by local restauranteur Jonathan Spencer with new Head Chef Omar Palazzolo leading the team. Phenomenally talented, imaginative pan-Asian fusion food, beautifully presented… a must-visit restaurant for those seeking a dazzling dining experience. Orbis provides dishes featuring flavours from around the world. 01780 766772, orbisstamford.co.uk. n Petit Delight, Cleethorpes, North East Lincs: Quite why French cuisine isn’t as popular as, say, Italian is a mystery to us. Petit Delight imbues its food with classic continental ingredients and techniques, including brasserie classics like Chateaubriand and sea bass with confit garlic and well as classic French starters like French onion soup and baked Camembert… c’est magnifique! 01472 238176, petitdelight.co.uk. n San Pietro, Scunthorpe: Pietro and Michelle Catalano work in the kitchen and at the front of house at San Pietro, Scunthorpe’s absolutely brilliant Mediterranean restaurant located in the 19th century former mill. The food is stunning in taste and presentation, and the service polished. One of the best – if not the best – Italian/Mediterranean restaurants in Lincolnshire. 01724 277774, sanpietro.uk.com. n Thai Marina, Lincoln: Authentic Thai cuisine adjacent to Brayford Wharf in Lincoln. Extensive range of à la carte dishes, and a gloriously bright and colourful dining room in the heart of the city. 01522 568625, thaimarinabrayford.co.uk. n Tiamo, Sleaford, North Kesteven: Authentic Italian in the heart of Sleaford, with pizza, pasta and grill options, as well as fresh seafood dishes. Benefits, too, from a pretty location in the town’s former Sessions House courthouse.

01529 305223, tiamoitalian.co.uk. n Zucci Mediterranean Bistro, Woodhall Spa: Traditional and authentic Mediterranean dining with pizza, pasta, grill and fish options in the centre of Woodhall Spa. 01526 354466, zucci.org.

Above: World cuisine can be enjoyed at Orbis & Hoppi Dorris of Stamford; sashimi/sushi at Katana served and the Chennai & Bengali dishes at Sleaford’s Agra.

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Restaurant with Rooms Retire to bed in comfort after a fulfilling meal, as we invite you to vote for your favourite ‘restaurant with rooms.’

Here are our suggestions to provide some inspiration... n Doubletree by Hilton, Brayford Wharf, Lincoln: When you need to be in the heart of the city, Lincoln’s Doubletree by Hilton offers 115 modern rooms and suites, many with views over Brayford Wharf or the city. There’s the Marco Pierre-White affiliated restaurant to enjoy too and the hotel’s cocktail bar. 01522 565180, hilton.com. n The George of Stamford, South Kesteven: The old school charm of Stamford’s classic coaching inn extends to its 47 boutique-style rooms which VisitEngland has awarded four gold stars. Larger room have four-posters and handmade beds with crisp white linens and goose down pillows, some with exquisite wood panelling.

01780 750750, georgehotelofstamford.com. n Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate: The building may date back to 1966, but The Lincoln’s bedrooms are right up to date, modern and bright. Suites are even more luxuriouslyappointed and the Cathedral views are a treat. 01522 520348, thelincolnhotel.com. n Old Bakery, Burton Road, Lincoln: Comfortable accommodation right in the heart of Lincoln. There are just three rooms, with low ceilings and lots of character for a cosy intimate feel. 01522 576057, theold-bakery.co.uk. n Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa: One of Lincolnshire’s most well-established hotels is traditional, elegant and offers really lovely old-school service and a warm welcome.

53 rooms, with many bedrooms and bathrooms having undergone a refurbishment during lockdown. 01526 352411, petwood.co.uk. n San Pietro, Scunthorpe: 14 remarkably funky rooms, really contemporary and impressive with quirky modern art on the wall. Freestanding baths, rainfall showers, and Molton Brown toiletries all create a sense of luxury. 01724 277774, sanpietro.uk.com. n Washingborough Hall, Lincoln: A beautiful building outside, and happily its interiors don’t disappoint. Beautiful classically styling, and well-appointed rooms, some with chunky classic four-poster beds and views over the neighbouring church.

01522 790340, washingboroughhall.com. n White Hart Hotel, Bailgate: Well-appointed contemporary rooms right on bustling Bailgate. Four-poster rooms are available too. 01522 526222, whitehart-lincoln.co.uk. n William Cecil, Stamford: 17th century hotel with dining located in the heart of Stamford. 27 individual rooms with Classic, Chic and Luxury grades. 01780 750070, hillbrookehotels.co.uk. n Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire: As well as its Michelinstarred dining, Winteringham Fields has 11 rooms in the 15th century Manor house and adjacent to its courtyard. Penhaligons toiletries, antique furniture and jacuzzi baths in some rooms create a feeling of opulence. 01724 733096, winteringhamfields.co.uk.

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Above: A funky room at San Pietro, Scunthorpe; four poster luxury at Washingborough Hall and Edwardian elegance at The Petwood Hotel.

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Enjoy traditional coaching inn comfort at The George Hotel of Stamford.

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Patrick Salmon of Alfred Enderby, home of smoked fish in Grimsby.

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Local Food Producer We love to champion the county’s best food producers and farmers... here are some of our favourites! n Alfred Enderby, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire: One of Lincolnshire’s oldest and most traditional smokehouses, Alfred Enderby provides smoked haddock and salmon infused over smoky sawdust on Grimsby’s fish docks for 12 hours.

01472 342 984, alfredenderby.co.uk. n Borderfields, Lincoln: Producers of beautiful golden rapeseed oil from Lincolnshire oilseed rape crops, but also its Stoffel’s artisan ketchups and sauces. borderfields.co.uk. n Cote Hill Cheese, Market Rasen, West Lindsey: Cote Hill’s artisan cheese has been made by Michael and Mary Davenport since 2004. Today the couple’s four sons are involved too. 01673 828481, cotehill.com. n Curtis of Lincoln: Dating back to a least 1828 and with the sixth generation of the family, Neil Curtis, now behind the counter, Curtis of Lincoln has 20 shops and is still thriving as a butcher and baker in the 21st century. 01522 511022, curtisoflincoln.com. n East Lincolnshire Seafood, Boston: Established in 1987, East Lincolnshire Seafood is home to Gerald Fletcher and grandson William who provide fresh fish and Wash-caught seafood. 01205 364372, eastlincsseafood.co.uk. n Gary Simpson Butchers, Lincolnshire: Quite simply one of Lincolnshire’s best butchers, and two-times winner of the Britain’s Best Butchers Shop title. Shops in Heckington, Sleaford, Stamford, Spalding & Lincoln. 01529 460403, gsimpsonbutchers.co.uk. n Hawkens Gingerbread: Alastair Hawken resurrected the recipe for traditional Grantham Gingerbread in 2009 and has produced a great range of speciality biscuits ever since, including festive and lemon flavours. 01476 501740, hawkensgingerbread.com. n Jenny’s Jam, Lincoln: Jenny Smith produces a smashing range of jams, marmalades and chutneys literally jam-packed with flavour. 015222 62254, jennysjams.co.uk. n Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Alford, East Lindsey: Tim and Simon Jones are assisted in no small way by their 239 Holstein Fresians to produce the county’s most popular cheese, Lincolnshire Poacher, on a farm where welfare whilst producing great tasting cheese has been paramount since 1992. 01507 466987, lincolnshirepoachercheese.com. n Lymn Bank Farm, Thorpe St Peter, East Lindsey: With a portfolio of 18 different flavoured cheeses, plus their Just Jane and Heart of Lincolnshire cheddars, Lymn Bank can fill up your cheeseboard with joy! 01754 880312, postacheese.com. n Myers Bakery, Café & Deli, Horncastle, East Lindsey: Since 1901 the Myers family – fifth generation Rob and Marie are now in the business – have worked hard to ensure Lincolnshire’s Plum Loaf enjoys its reputation as a moist, fruity and delicious teatime treat that no self-respecting Yellowbelly can resist. 01507 525871, myersbakery.co.uk.

Above: Gemma Sisson of Lymn Bank Farm; Lincolnshire sausages; Marie and Robert of Myers Bakery.

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Best Lincolnshire Drink Raise a glass or stick the kettle on as we celebrate Lincolnshire’s best producers of refreshing drinks n Batemans Brewery, Wainfleet, East Lindsey: Where else could a guide to Lincolnshire’s best drinks begin than in Wainfleet? Batemans remains quintessential, with four generations since 1874 and its flagship XXXB. Find it online, in your local pub or on a tour of the brewery.

01754 880317, bateman.co.uk. n Belvoir Farm, Grantham, South Kesteven: Pev Manners established Belvoir Farm in 1984, making his flagship elderflower cordial/pressé, but there are now more than 40 premium drinks including non-alcoholic ‘gin’ and tonic, and passionfruit ‘Martini’ in the range. 01476 870286, belvoirfarm.co.uk. n Bottomley Distillers, Louth, East Lindsey: Home to Alan & Amy Bottomley and to Pin Gin, as well as Lincolnshire rum! 01507 600410, bottomleydistillers.co.uk. n Gentlemen Distillers, Lincoln: James Wood has created his superb Bandsman and Bandmaster gins, the former featuring tomatoes and basil among its botanicals… truly innovative. 01522 695893, bandsmangin.co.uk. n Lincs Tea & Coffee: Establishing their business in 2013, Susie and John Carlisle have worked with Lincolnshire tea expert Will Battle to create Lincolnshire Tea. Will himself is the author or The World Tea Encyclopaedia which is now in its second edition and covers and impressive 400 pages.

01522 681838, thelincolnteaandcoffeecompany.co.uk. n Oven’s Farm Vineyard, Harrington, East Lindsey: Raise a glass to Simon & Bridget White who make their award-winning Bacchus, Solaris and Rondo wines – white, red and sparkling – from their vineyard in Harrington.

07919 320290, ovensfarmvineyard.com. n Skidbrooke Cyder: The Lincolnshire drink that’s purer and less processed than bottled water! Guy Williams grows his own apples and blends up to 30 varieties to create Captain Cobbler Scrumpy, General Ludd and Farmhouse Dry. See last month’s Pride, in which we met Guy and found out more about his cyder. 07927 162943. n Somerby Vineyard, Barnetby, North Lincolnshire: 16 acres of vineyard on a chalk escarpment. Look out for Magna Carta (white and red) available from Waitrose or good local wine merchants. 01652 628165, somerbyvineyards.com. n Stokes Coffee, Lincoln: The coffee lunatics have taken over the asylum… back in 2017 Stokes Coffee Roastery relocated to the former ‘Lincoln Lunatic Asylum’ and continue a legacy which began in 1892 providing bespoke coffee blends for the hospitality industry. 01522 581921, stokescoffee.com.

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James Wood , distilling his talent into his Bandsman and Bandmaster gins.

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You’re free to vote for whichever Lincolnshire businesses you choose; they don’t have to be mentioned in this edition.

You can also vote online at www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

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Vote for Your Favourite Restaurants and Lincolnshire Food & Drink Suppliers...

Restaurant of the Year 2021: Your overall favourite place to dine in Lincolnshire. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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International Cuisine 2021: A Lincolnshire restaurant providing great international dishes. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

‘Restaurant with Rooms’ 2021: A restaurant that also has really special accommodation. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

Local Food Producer: A producer of local artisan food e.g.: a butcher, baker or cheesemaker. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

Lincolnshire Drink: This could be a wine or spirit, locally roasted coffee, local tea or soft drink. ...........................................................................................................................................................................

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PIETRO RESTAURANT • ROOMS

Menu del Giorno STARTERS -

Soup of the day (v).

Crispy duck, baby gem, avocado and toasted hazelnut salad, limoncello dressing.

Bruschetta of crushed broad breans, feta, pickled mushrooms and mint pesto (v).

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Slow cooked blade of beef, crushed new potatoes, green beans, sticky beef jus, salsa verde, crispy onions.

Sicilian aubergine parmigiana, black garlic and aubergine puree, deep fried courgettes (v).

Fillet of sea bass, king prawn & cherry tomato risotto (+£5).

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Clotted cream pannacotta, English strawberry salad, poppy seed meringue.

Trio of cheese, crackers, grapes, celery, honey (+£3).

Bitter chocolate pave, hazelnut mousse, fresh raspberries.

£22.50/person, two courses £27.95/person, three courses

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Chicken liver parfait, poached apricots, pistachio nuts.

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Aubergine parmigiana, fried courgettes.

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Scallops, crushed peas, pancetta cream, pork skin crumb.

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Burrata and black truffle tortelloni, pea and mint velouté, truffle oil.

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Breast of duck, hazelnut polenta, crushed broad beans, limoncello sabayon.

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Clotted cream pannacotta, strawberry salad, strawberry sorbet, black pepper shortbread.

£55.00/person

11 High Street East Scunthorpe North Lincolnshire DN15 6UH

01724 277774 sanpietro.uk.com

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THE HOUBLON ARMS F I N E F O O D & H O S P I TA L I T Y

Fine food in a relaxed country setting, expertly prepared by chefs Ramsay Sinclair and Jim Siddons, using the finest local ingredients

Oasby, Grantham NG32 3NB 01529 701086 | thehoublonarms.com QUALITY DINING • FIVE BEAUTIFUL ROOMS • HOT TUBS •

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In the KITCHEN A great way to celebrate the Lincolnshire Sausage Festival from Saturday 16th October, and a way to put all of those apples in the orchard to good use! Enjoy this simple midweek crowd-pleaser!

APPLE & SAUSAGE TRAY BAKE Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes. Serves 4.

1x 400g pack of pork sausages, cut in half • 2 red onions, cut into wedges 2 Gala apples, cut into wedges • 1 bunch of sage • 3 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp whole grain mustard • Serve with creamy mashed potato Preheat the oven to 180°c. Add the sausage halves, onion and apple wedges to a large baking tray and scatter over the sage leaves.

Whisk together the olive oil, honey and whole grain mustard in a small bowl and drizzle over the sausage, onion and apple mixture Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and sticky.

Serve with creamy mashed potato, and if you’d like to give your mash an extra kick, consider adding some wholegrain mustard to that, too.

Recipe courtesy of www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk.

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Refreshingly Local THE TASTE OF TRADITION

Farmhouse Dry, General Ludd Medium & Captain Cobbler Sweet Scrumpy cyders...

Buy direct from the farm, delivered anywhere in Lincolnshire, also available from your local Co-Op store.

500ml, 3 litre, 10 litre, 20 litre available.

01507 339368 or 07927 162943 email skidbrookecyder@btconnect.com

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Wine of the Month

The local G‘n’T, without the G, but with plenty of taste!

Somerby Magna Carta 1215 Reserve Rondo Somerby, Lincolnshire £12.99 / 75cl / 11% ABV

All of the pleasure with none of the guilt as Belvoir Fruit Farm launches its non-alcoholic G’n’T It’s the gin and tonic without the headache. Belvoir Fruit Farms, best known for its absolutely delicious elderflower pressé, has released two non-alcoholic drinks; a passionfruit ‘Martini’ style cocktail and this.

It’s a delicate blend of botanicals including juniper, elderflower and bitter quinine, for an aromatic sparkling taste that’s the perfect alternative to a traditional G&T. Order online or pick a bottle up from your local farm shop. n £2.50 / 75cl / 0% ABV, See www.belvoirfarm.co.uk.

The Wine Cellar A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL WINE AND SPIRITS THIS MONTH AS WE FEATURE A TRIO OF GINS, A NON-ALCOHOLIC SPIRIT, A LOCAL WINE AND OF COURSE, A GOOD HONEST ALE! THREE OF THE BEST: Gin and bear it with a tipple from our local distilleries...

This fresh English white is made from 100% Solaris grapes grown right here in Lincolnshire, on a chalk escarpment of 16 acres just a few miles from Brigg. The first thing you notice on the nose is how fresh and clean it smells; lemon and lime zest, slight tropical aromas and hints of green nettle.

Super refreshing palate; plus lime and grapefruit flavours with mild acidity and slight hints of sweeter tropical fruit.

Also available is the vineyard’s rosé and red wines.

Call 01832 273300 or buy from www.waitrose cellar.com n

Triple ‘X’, three times as good!

1. The original and greatest gin from Lincoln-based Gentlemen Distillers Ltd. Botanicals include tomato and basil, as well as rosemary and elderflower. £28 / 50cl / 40% ABV, www.bandsmangin.co.uk.

Quintessentially Lincolnshire, Batemans’ Triple XB has legions of fans across the county and beyond, and it’s easy to understand why.

2. Created by Bottomley Distillers on the edge of the Wolds, Pin Gin is a classic award-winning London Dry that’s floral to the nose, spicy to the palate, lovely and sweet to finish! £35 / 70cl / 40% ABV, www.bottomleydistillers.co.uk.

The aroma of biscuit and fruit unleashes a distinctive peppery, floral flavour, which is followed by earthy hops and a dry maltiness.

3. What could be more patriotic than a local gin which celebrates the 617 Dambusters Squadron?

Juniper with citrus botanicals and delicate warming spices. £39.60 / 70cl / 40% ABV, www.coastaldistillery.co.uk.

With three malts and three hop varieties, Triple XB is bursting with aroma and flavour.

£19.95 / 8 x 50cl / 4.8% ABV, available from www.bateman.co.uk.

n Our featured wines are available from

the best local independent wine merchants, supermarkets and online, prices are RRP and may vary from those stated.

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BOSTON IN 50 BUILDINGS

Boston’s Best BUILDINGS This month, local historian Neil Wright Smith considers the history of Boston seen through the prism of the town’s buildings, as we provide a small extract from his new book, Boston in 50 Buildings...

Words: Neil Wright.

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BOSTON IS CURRENTLY ENGAGED IN A BID to be given city status as part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It’ll be a way of demonstrating that Boston is a town for future generations, but it’s also a town with considerable history, not least among which is its connection to the Pilgrim Fathers, and its role as a medieval merchants’ town. Its history is reflected in its architecture and now historian Neil Wright is using the town’s architecture as a prism through which to consider and reflect on the town’s history.

In his book, Neil identifies 50 of the town’s most notable buildings… but we’ve identified just six of those as a flavour of what you can expect from his book.

6. Shodfriars’ Hall: This splendid building consists of two halves: a restored and enlarged old half-timbered front section, and a magnificent brick hall to the rear built in 1874. The half-timbered building is early sixteenth century and the use of some expensive massive timbering shows it to have been a significant structure; it might perhaps have been the hall of the Guild of Corpus Christi.

The half-timbered building was evidently a quality residence in the early 1600s as a first-floor room still has part of a highly decorated Jacobean overmantel and panelling. The ground floor front now has a couple of shops and the original arrangement might have been similar.

In the 1870s this building and others behind it were planned to be redeveloped as a Conservative Club, with the ancient building as the main entrance. The architects were John Oldrid Scott and George Gilbert Scott junior; two sons of the great Victorian architect Sir G. G. Scott.

5. The Gliderdrome: The Gliderdrome is an important part of Boston’s cultural and entertainment history, despite the modest external appearance of the entrance. Ernest and Sydney Malkinson built an open-air roller-skating rink in the mid-1930s and in late 1939 it was roofed over for safety when the Second World War began. It was next to what was then the main entrance to Boston United’s football ground.

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On 19 November 1964 a second building was added – the Starlight Room – with a ceiling lit by 20,000 bulbs and a sprung dance floor 50 feet by 70 feet. It had a famous revolving stage so that as one group finished the stage turned and the next group appeared.

The Gliderdrome became one of the top venues for music in the region. Then followed the Gliderdrome’s golden age as top names and groups came and performed; Elton John, Lulu, Ike and Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Stevie Wonder and many more. When some top names appeared the Market Place was filled with buses bringing fans from far and wide, and the queue for tickets stretched all the way along Shodfriars Lane. The biggest audience was around 5,000, for T Rex on 15th January 1972; nowadays the Starlight Room has a maximum limit of 1,200. The golden age ended on 28 April 1973 with a final dance but The Gliderdrome continued for bingo, and dancing was revived between 1996 and 2008, and then again from 2012 to the present under Entertainments Manager Steve Greenhough.

4. The Assembly Rooms: Apart from the parish church, this great white building is the dominant feature in the Market Place.

Construction of the Assembly Rooms was a fitting conclusion to the Georgian redevelopment of the area. The building was designed by local architect Jeptha Pacey, built by Colley and Burgess and opened in 1822. The ground-floor entrance leads to a grand staircase to the public rooms on the first floor. North and south of the entrance area, the ground floor was a small covered market, connected to the outside by open arches, and occupied by stalls selling butter and poultry. This building replaced the smaller Butter Cross Assembly Rooms in the middle of the Market Place.

Important events, such as the accession of King Edward VII in 1901, could be announced from the narrow balcony that ran along the front of the building. After 1835 the Corporation could no longer hold their meetings in the Guildhall, so rooms in the Assembly Rooms were used instead, probably until 1904.

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A part of the ground floor was used as the town’s police station until 1904 when it moved to the Municipal Buildings. After 1901 the building was altered by the addition of a first-floor bay over a new porch. Concerts and balls were held in the Assembly Rooms, as well as lectures, and they could be hired for other events such as wedding receptions.

Later the ground-floor arches were filled with doors and windows to form shops, and fishmongers occupied some of them for many years. Hobart, Kyme and Gray were selling fish here for most of the second half of the twentieth century. The Borough Council owned this building for nearly two centuries but sold it in 2012 to a commercial owner who used the first floor as a nightclub.

3. Pescod Hall: This half-timbered building is perhaps less than half of the original house, which probably dates from the Elizabethan period. The Pescod family were prominent merchants in medieval Boston and this house dates towards the end of their time here. The gatehouse had gone by 1887. At the instigation of Oldrids Department Store next door, this area was redeveloped at the opening of the twenty-first century with a street of new shops and Pescod Hall was picked up, relocated and made a central feature.

2. The Guildhall: This long narrow brick building is now the town’s museum, and it has been an important part of the history of Boston for 600 years. In the Middle Ages Boston had several guilds that played a major role in the religious life of the town, and provided a forum for the town’s leading men to discuss the town’s affairs.

St Mary’s Guild was said to be founded in 1260 and incorporated in 1392, and it built this hall later in the 1390s. It became the richest and most significant guild in the town and collected rents from property in Boston and further afield. The building included a chapel where its priests prayed for the souls of departed members.

On the ground floor were a kitchen and cells for people to be held before appearing in the courtroom. In 1607 some people from the

Scrooby area of Nottinghamshire sought to flee England, sailing from Boston to enjoy more religious freedom in Holland.

They included men who in 1620 were to lead the Mayflower Pilgrims to a new life in North America.

1. St Botolph’s Church: The great tower of St Botolph’s Church is the tallest parish church tower in Britain, and its size draws attention away from the fact that the main body of the church – nave, aisles and chancel – is the largest parish church in the country. The building is so large because for centuries this was the only church in Boston. The famous tower, 272 feet high, has only been known for a hundred years by its soubriquet, ‘Boston Stump.’

Construction of the present church started when the medieval prosperity of Boston was in decline. The foundation stone of the present church was said to be laid in 1309 and the building was completed by around 1390. The church would have had stained glass, statues, wall paintings and other decorations that were swept away from the 1530s. The oldest remaining artworks are the misericords under the choir seats in the chancel. Work on the tower started around 1425/30; it crept higher and higher, and was finished around 1510/20. n

In this new book, local author and historian Neil Wright highlights fifty of Boston’s buildings – old and new – to explore the fascinating history of the town. It covers a wide range of structures, from churches to pubs and warehouses to windmills; here are the buildings and landmarks that reveal Boston’s development across the centuries. Illustrated throughout, this accessible perspective of the town’s architectural heritage, will interest residents and visitors alike.

Paperback, 96 pages, 100 illustrations, £15.99. See www.amberley-books.com.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On...

LOUTH

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER

SATURDAY 9th OCTOBER

LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

ORGAN RECITAL

BY COLIN WALSH AT LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

In conjunction with Yorkshire Volunteers Band, looking smart in their uniforms and getting the crowd going, bring your flags and your singing voice!

Experience Colin Walsh, Organist Emeritus at Lincoln Cathedral, in concert on the grand Father Willis organ in the nave. Specialising in 19th and 20th century French organ music, Walsh played in front of Olivier Messiaen in 1988. He recently recorded a CD of Bach in Lincoln Cathedral, and Dupré and Demessieux from the famous Cavaillé-Coll organ of St Ouen, Rouen.

This event features Dupré, Bach and Cesar Franck, as well as Jean Langlais’ Hommage a Rameau.

n From 6.30pm, tickets £15.50, call 01507 600350 or seelouthriverheadtheatre.com.

SKEGNESS

FRIDAY 8th OCTOBER

DANIEL O’DONNELL The affable and unassuming international singing star Daniel O’Donnell, one of Ireland’s best known performers, has continued to push out the boundaries of his career both on stage and TV and returns to the Embassy Theatre following 2019’s sell out visit.

n Lincoln Cathedral, from 7pm, tickets £6. Call 01522 561600 or see www.lincolncathedral.com.

Open air cinema in Lincoln LUNA OPEN AIR CINEMA COMES TO LINCOLN CASTLE IN LATE SEPTEMBER AND EARLY OCTOBER, PROMISING HIT MOVIES

LINCOLN

THURSDAY 30th SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 3rd OCTOBER

THE LUNA CINEMA AT LINCOLN CASTLE The Force is with you this month; let’s hope the weather is, too!

Lincoln Castle teams up with Luna Cinema to offer open-air movie classics.

Star Wars: A New Hope, Top Gun, Greatest Showman and Dirty Dancing will all be shown in the Castle’s grounds, with food, a bar, optional seated upgrades, great sound and picture thanks to a giant screen. n From 6pm, call 01522 554559 or see www.lincolncastle.com.

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n Tickets £42-£52, 7.30pm, Embassy Theatre, Skegness.

Call 01754 474100 or see www.embassytheatre.co.uk.

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SPALDING

SCUNTHORPE

FRIDAY 1st OCTOBER

FRIDAY 15th OCTOBER

OMID DJALILI

LIZ JONES

British-Iranian Omid’s brand new comedy show arrives in Spalding.

The Daily Mail’s confessional columnist and animal loving, designer brand wearing journalist, Liz Jones, comes to Scunthorpe.

n Tickets £25/adult, doors 8pm, call 01775 764777 or see www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.

BOSTON

SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER

BLAKE IN CONCERT LINCOLN

SATURDAY 2nd OCTOBER

THE NUTCRACKER: RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE IN LINCOLN Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production.

This year they are bringing to you the Mariisky State Ballet

Theatre from central Russia to do justice to The Nutcracker.

Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together by this renowned Russian company.

An accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. n New Theatre Royal, Lincoln, call 01522 519999.

Frequency Festival of Culture THE ROLE OF PUBLIC SPACES IS EXPLORED AS LINCOLN COMES TO LIFE IN DIGITAL ARTS FORM

n Tickets £27.15, 7.30pm, The Plowright, see www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

Brit Award Winning contemporary classic vocalists Blake present an eclectic new selection of classical anthems, West End hits and covers, including acoustic arrangements accompanied by virtuosic live piano, showing off their unique harmonic dexterity. n Tickets £24, 7.30pm, Boston’s Blackfriars, call 01205 363108 or see blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk

LINCOLN

THURSDAY 28th OCTOBER - SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER

FREQUENCY FESTIVAL OF DIGITAL CULTURE 2021 Artists, creative technologists and visitors from across the city, the UK and the globe, come together for an extraordinary, four-day showcase of creativity and energetic debate on digital culture.

The Frequency Festival of Digital Culture returns to Lincoln, transforming the city over four days with a jampacked festival programme that will inspire the imagination.

For its 10th anniversary Frequency is celebrating the idea of ‘connection,’ animating public spaces across the city, which will be bursting with exciting exhibitions, talks, workshops and live performances by artists exhibiting across the UK and beyond.

Everyone is invited to come and explore immersive and interactive digital experiences; discover thought-provoking and playful exhibitions; get inspired in family-friendly workshops and activities and become involved in debates about digital culture. n See www.frequency.org.uk.

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MARGARET WINTRINGHAM

DEMOCRACY, EQUALITY and

OPPORTUNITY For ten points, name a female politician, from Lincolnshire, called Margaret. It’s a certainty that you’re thinking of Thatcher, but decades before the Iron Lady, was a supporter of suffrage.

This month, another politician, Victoria Atkins – who represents Louth and Horncastle in the Commons – reflects on her legacy, celebrating 100 years of democracy, equality and opportunity...

WERE WE TO ASK YOU to name a female politician from Lincolnshire, called Margaret, there’s really only one name that would arise. But before the Iron Lady was Margaret Wintringham. Margaret was a leading politician in Louth 100 years prior to her contemporary, Victoria Atkins.

So it’s fitting that the latter is keen for visitors to explore the life and political legacy of Margaret and the suffrage movement more generally over a century on.

Margaret Wintringham’s life is celebrated in an exhibition which runs until 25th century at St James’ Church in Louth and celebrates the centenary of Margaret’s election in 1921, whereupon she became the first ever British-born female MP to sit in parliament. There are quite a few caveats in that statement, so let’s invite Margaret’s biographers, Larry Isles and Robert Ingham to unpick that statement a little.

“The American-born Conservative Socialite the Viscountess Nancy Astor was the first woman to sit in the Commons, representing

Plymouth Sutton, from 1919 and prior to that, Countess Markievicz was elected to the Dublin St Patrick’s seat in 1918, but she didn’t take her seat,” say Larry & Robert.

“The first UK-born woman MP, Margaret was the Liberal Party member for Louth from 1921 to 1924.”

“She blazed a trail as the first radical woman MP in an era when the House of Commons truly was an all-male institution and scorn was often poured on the notion of there being a relevant and distinctive women’s perspective on important political issues.”

“Margaret Longbottom was born on 4th August 1879 in Oldfield, West Yorkshire, the daughter of David Longbottom of nearby Silsden. She was educated at Keighley Grammar School and trained as a teacher at Bedford College, gaining work in Grimsby.

The school of which she became headmistress in Grimsby is now named after her.”

“In Grimsby she met Thomas Wintringham, a timber inspector who had unsuccessfully

Words: Rob Davis, Larry Iles, Robert Ingham.

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“She was advised by the Liberal party leadership to keep quiet at hustings and to simply ‘wear widow’s weeds.’”

sought to represent the town’s the Liberal interest in a by-election in 1898. They both married in 1903 at Ilkley Congregational Church and settled down to enjoy married life in Louth.”

“The Tories fought hard to regain the seat, accusing the Liberals of calling the by-election in indecent haste, but Margaret Wintringham’s easy manner on the doorstep and, crucially, the support she received from women’s suffrage societies across the UK ensured she won by 791 votes.”

“Margaret Wintringham soon became involved in a wide-range of many voluntary organisations, becoming a prominent member of the local community.”

She founded a branch of the Women’s Institute and was later involved with the organisation at a national level. She chaired the Women’s War Agriculture Committee and was a member of the Lincolnshire Agriculture Committee, which promoted home-grown food at the expense of imports. Margaret was also President of Louth Women’s Liberal Association, which she built into one of the biggest in the country, and she was involved with Louth Auxiliary Hospital.”

“It was a particularly impressive victory and generated much interest in the press, both at home and overseas, The Times was particularly horrified that a Liberal woman should have defeated a Tory knight; women’s groups were naturally delighted that a further blow had been struck for their cause and that, unlike Lady Astor, Wintringham was one of their own,” say Larry & Robert.

“Thomas Wintringham was elected as Member for Louth at a by-election in June 1920 as an Asquithian Liberal. The seat had traditionally been Liberal, with a strong dissenting vote in its many villages and hamlets, but the result was still something of a surprise and was the only independent Liberal gain of the year. His wife’s local prominence may have contributed to his success, not least because she had organised relief work following a severe flood in the district.”

“But the House of Commons quickly discovered that Wintringham was a new phenomenon: an energetic, radical woman.

She made good use of parliamentary questions and brought new issues to the fore, such as women’s pay and employment conditions.”

“It must have been rather intimidating for Wintringham to enter the House of Commons as one of only two women members. Some MPs, most notably the veteran Conservative Sir Frederick Banbury, were openly hostile, as was the Tory press, which often chose to report the activities of women Members in a flagrantly sexist manner.”

However, Thomas’s career was brief; he died of a heart attack in the House of Commons’ Smoking Room on 8th August 1921, aged 54. Margaret Wintringham was chosen to contest the resulting by-election and the local Liberals were doubtless keen to benefit from the sympathy she might attract as well as her own public record.”

100 years on, Margaret’s contemporary Victoria Atkins is inviting the public to view an exhibition of her legacy in the town, at the very same church in which she married.

“I am delighted to announce that I will be holding an exhibition this September to mark the 100th anniversary of the election of Margaret Wintringham, the first ever British-born female MP who represented Louth,” she says.

“As a staunch advocate of women’s suffrage and known as the ‘silent candidate’ during her election campaign, this exciting exhibition will take you through the remarkable life and work of Mrs Wintringham. Visitors will also have the chance to meet and take photos with Parliament’s life-size suffragette statue named Hope, who is made entirely out of Lego.” n

Find Out More: Democracy, Equality & Opportunity: Honouring the Legacy of Margaret Wintringham runs until Saturday 25th September, between 10am-4pm at St James’ Church in Louth. Admission is free and booking is not required. For more information see www.victoriaatkins.org.uk.

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THE HUMBER BRIDGE AT 40

Cross That

BRIDGE 40 years ago this year, the Humber Bridge was opened.

It was the dawn of a new era, uniting in culture, business and employment both banks of the Humber Estuary...

Words: Rob Davis.

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THE HUMBER BRIDGE AT 40 YEARS OLD

DRIVEN over the Humber Bridge lately? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among the 230,000,000 vehicles that have driven over it in the past 40 years.

economic benefit to both sides of the Humber since its creation is nothing short of incalculable.

The hulking, grey, concrete landmark isn’t quite as architecturally reverent as, say, Lincoln Cathedral, but if its usage is an impressive figure then the commercial and

Prior to the opening of the bridge, the round trip from Grimsby to Hull was some 82 miles. The creation of a bridge or tunnel would reduce that to about half.

Why and when was it created?

The Humber Bridge in Numbers...

To date, over 230 million vehicles have crossed the estuary using the Humber Bridge n The creation of the Humber Bridge cut the journey time from 82 miles down to 42 miles. n The bridge cost £151m in 1981, which is the equivalent of £592m today. n At the peak of construction, 1,000 workers were involved in creating the structure. n The bridge is made up of three spans; Hessle span (280 metres), Barton span (530 metres) and the main centre span (1,410 metres) making a total of 2,200 metres or 1.4 miles. n The road deck, which is made up of 124 steel box sections weighing over 17,000 tonnes, is designed as an upside-down aircraft wing, to keep the deck stable during high winds. n In February 2002, the 100 millionth vehicle crossed the bridge as part of the six million crossings that year. The bridge is now carrying more than 10 million vehicles every year.

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Unfortunately the loose sediment – about 1.26m tonnes of sediment from the Holderness Coast boulder clay cliffs is present in the estuary at any time – means the estuary has a shifting bed and so construction of a tunnel or conventional bridge would be tricky. It’s about 14km across at its widest point, covers 75,492 acres in total and the water is about 6.5 metres deep on average.

About 40,000 ships pass through the estuary each year, and its ports handle about 14% of the UK’s international trade, so an unobstructed navigable channel was essential.

A suspension bridge was proposed and granted permission in 1959 with the passing of the Humber Bridge Act, which also created the board. Work began in 1972 and up to 1,000 workers at a time took eight years to create the structure.

Traffic first crossed the bridge on 24th June 1981 and the bridge was officially opened by HM The Queen on 17th July 1981. In 2017, the bridge was awarded Grade I listed status

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BRIDGE FOR THE LIVING...

Hull poet Philip Larkin was asked to write a poem to commemorate the opening of the Humber Bridge

Taking the Scenic Route? world’s longest singlespan suspension bridge for its first 16 years. It’s still the world’s eighth longest suspension bridge.

The 1.5 mile drive across The Humber Bridge was voted the most scenic journey in the UK in February 2018 by a panel of motoring experts for the website LeaseCar.uk.

So, what is it?

From the south bank to the Barton Side Span is 530 metres. From the Hessle Side Span to the North Bank is 280 metres. The centre span is 1,140 metres long, and in total the bridge is 2,200 metres (1.4 miles) long.

The Humber Bridge was the first to use hollow reinforced concrete towers to suspend the cables, rather than steel ones.

British Bridge Builders, Clugston of Scunthorpe and Costain Civil Engineering created the southern (i.e.: Lincolnshire) approach road first, and then the towers were slipformed – the term for the continuous pouring of wet concrete – 155 metres tall and 36mm further apart at the top to compensate for the Earth’s curvature.

Cable spanning took place from 1977 to 1979. Underground are the anchorages; two

on each side of the bridge, on the north and south shores.

These are enormous concrete shoes into which 14,948 individual wires are anchored. These are splayed out from the shoes and eventually form the seven-metre round cables which are compacted and coated with lead paste and painted to prevent corrosion. The same thin cable was spun back and forth and in total, there’s enough wire to wrap around the moon six times. Each cable can cope with up to 19,400 tonnes of weight.

The roadway is more correctly referred to as the ‘deck’ and is made up of 124 box sections 140 tonnes in weight; over 17,000 tonnes in total. These are shaped like an aeroplane wing to channel wind and enables the bridge to flex three metres in high winds.

The deck is 30 metres above the water.

Money, money, money…

Some have questioned why, after 40 years, it’s still necessary to charge a toll for crossing the bridge. >>

Philip Larkin was born in Coventry, but moved to Hull in 1955, becoming a librarian at the town’s University of Hull, a position that he held until his death in the city in 1985, aged 63. Ready for the bridge’s opening, Larkin had been commissioned to write a poem by way of commemorating he structure. it was to be set to music by Anthony Hedges, another University employee.

Unfortunately, Larkin’s complete poem was only 40 lines in length, whilst Hedges’ music was 20 minutes long.

Could he be compelled to write a few more lines, enquired the composer?

Not a chance, was Larkin’s reply! Still, it’s believed that, short and sweet though it was, the poem was one of the final pieces that Larkin wrote before declining the role of poet laureate and later being diagnosed with cancer.

Bridge for the Living The winds play on it like a harp; the song, Sharp from the east, sun-throated from the west, Will never to one separate shire belong, But north and south make union manifest.

Lost centuries of local lives that rose And flowered to fall short where they began Seem now to reassemble and unclose, All resurrected in this single span, Reaching for the world, as our lives do, As all lives do, reaching that we may give The best of what we are and hold as true: Always it is by bridges that we live. n Extract from Bridge for the Living by Philip Larkin.

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>> Well, for a start there’s an eye-watering amount of ongoing maintenance to keep the structure healthy, and 100 staff are employed at the 20-acre Hessle-side bridge operations centre.

Construction costs rose from £98m to £151m (£592m today), and the cost of building the bridge is still being paid back today.

As of 2019/20 accounts, £130,382,608 was still outstanding – including interest of about £7m a year – and it’s hoped that with restructuring of the finance e.g.: the reduction of tolls, which was called for by the Hull Daily Mail and Grimsby & Scunthorpe Telegraphs, with their 81,000 signature petition – the local economy could grow by £1.1bn over the next 20 years, easily swallowing up the remaining debt.

Ongoing maintenance work will include the refurbishment of the A-frames which will necessitate temporary measures being installed on the frames this year until work is completed in 2026.

Happy Birthday Humber Bridge

Curiously, plans to celebrate the Humber Bridge have been quite low key, and there’s a reason for that. 2021 saw the Bridge Board close the structure’s footways, later putting in place restrictions with set opening times.

That’s because over 200 people have fallen or jumped from the bridge in its history, with just five surviving. The Bridge Board is also frustrated by attempts by such groups as ‘Night Scape’ to climb the structures illegally, clearly putting not just their own lives but those of the emergency services at risk.

Celebrations, therefore, have been kept deliberately low key for reasons of sensitivity to a spate of incidents in April and because of Covid.

Nonetheless the Board is currently looking through a range of 40th anniversary murals submitted by local schools on the theme of ‘what the bridge means to me.’ Each month, too, there’s a photographic competition with different themes; October’s is Halloween, for example.

In 2022, if and when volumes of traffic return to normal levels, it’s estimated that 10,000,000 vehicles will use the bridge, which has become critical infrastructure in uniting the south and north banks economically and culturally, facilitating trade, employment and tourism.

The bridge is now a third of the way into its operational life. Quite what its future holds after that time remains to be seen... perhaps we’ll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it. n

Above: 26 former engineers who worked on the design and construction of the Humber Bridge reunited in 2017 to celebrate the landmark being awarded Grade I listed status.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

A FAMILY HOME THAT’S

SMART & STYLISH They reckon beauty is skin deep. Not so with this month’s featured property. Eight Elms isn’t just pretty on the outside, it’s beautiful inside, with a well-thought out layout, eco-friendly qualities and all the features of a modern ‘smart home...’

Images: Matte Black Media, 07809 482928, www.matteblackmedia.co.uk.

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JUST WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY HOME BE? Welcoming, certainly. Bright, probably. With plenty of spaces to spend time together, lots of practical features to make family life easier. Oh, and energy efficient, too. After all, if you love family life, why wouldn’t you set the example of environmental mindfulness which will benefit future generations?

Introducing Eight Elms, an architectdesigned family home on Boston’s Rawsons Lane. The property was completed on 1st December 2019, and is the home of Chris Taylor, Svet Zaslavska and their family.

‘Unique’ was on Chris and Svets’ wishlists, but not just gratuitously different... better.

The house has a wealth of environmentally friendly technology, from 30 solar panels Main: The beautifully appointed kitchen features a range of hi-tech kitchen appliances and granite surfaces. Svet has completed all of the interior design to a beautiful standard.

Above: There’s a cinema room and a games room with bar too. The grand entrance hall features a bespoke sweeping staircase created by Boston and Horncastle joiner Andy.

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which generate 9kW, to an air-source heat pump, 6,500 litre water capture and recycling system, Tesla battery for storing power, and super-high performance insulation.

All those features mean the house has sound eco-credentials, and costs a tiny amount to run despite having 7,000sq ft of living space, four double bedrooms and four reception rooms.

Chris has form for developing property, having built 17 homes over five years, and this was to be his forever home... at least until it was finished and he once again felt the urge to embark on the adventure of creating a dream home all over again.

He and Svet enlisted the help of Boston architect Neil Dowlman, specialists in major building projects Chris Akroyd & Gavin

“The house costs a tiny amount to run despite having 7,000sq ft of living space, four bedrooms and four reception rooms...”

Coulson, plus Matthew & Max of Slater Roofing, and Rob & Matthew of R&M Joinery. Chris says the chaps are his go-to local experts thanks to the meticulous effort and eye for detail that each contributes towards a project like the creation of Eight Elms.

On the ground floor of the property there’s a 40ft hallway leading to a games room with billiards table (in 2016 Chris was ranked seventh best player in the world), and there’s a well-appointed cinema with Yamaha sound system and Stressless cinema recliners.

The ground floor also has a wellbeing complex with swimspa, sauna and gym, plus a lounge with a bank of sliding doors which look out onto the gardens and countryside.

At the centre of the house is a beautifully appointed kitchen with its white gloss and macassar wood cabinetry, plus granite surfaces and Neff appliances including an in-worktop extractor, induction hob with teppanyaki provision, a steam oven, coffee machine, wine fridge, larder fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Quooker boiling water tap.

There’s also a separate utility room and a larder, and the house also has a water softener to prevent limescale destroying bathrooms and appliances.

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>> Two further bedrooms are located on the first floor, with access to a Jack ‘n’ Jill en suite.

The master suite has a beautifully appointed dressing room and a balcony whilst the second bedroom has a mezzanine which is currently used as a dressing/makeup room for one of the couple’s daughters.

The exterior of the property is also pretty stunning, and its most obvious feature is the amount of glazing to the south-facing aspect which helps to capture the light and heat of the sun, once again adding to the property’s energy-efficiency credentials. The technical outdoor render applied by Sam Compton will ensure it’ll resist the weather for years to come.

You’ll also notice the outdoor living area.

Oak-timber framed and tiled, it has power, Above: The drawing room has extensive views over the parkland beyond the garden and the high ceilings mean it’s a warm property but always feels comfortable.

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hot and cold water, a barbecue and firepit... the ideal place to enjoy al fresco life.

There’s also a two storey log house folly, currently used as a children’s playhouse but also suitable as a place to store tools or outdoor games.

“One of the pleasures of building your house is that you can know it really well and make sure you anticipate anything that might annoy you before starting work,” says Chris.

“For example, the temperature is always so comfortable all through the year, because it’s warm but there are high ceilings. The layout, too, really works well as a family home.”

“We’ve loved it, but I’m keen to start a new project and a couple of my daughters wanting to attend QEGS school was all the incentive I need to look for another project a little further towards Horncastle.”

“We’ll miss this place enormously though.

We’ve had some amazing people working on it and the result is a home that’s truly the product of some good design and some really great local craftsmen!” n

RAWSONS LANE, BOSTON Location: Boston town centre is five minutes, 2.1 miles away.

Style: 7,000sq ft modern country home with four receptions currently arranged as living kitchen, games room, cinema and drawing room, plus four bedrooms.

Guide Price: £995,000.

Find Out More: Fairweather Estate Agency, Dolphin Lane, Boston, PE21 6EU. Call 01205 336122 or see fairweather-estateagents.co.uk. n

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HOME FURNISHINGS

THE SEASON of MELLOW

FRUITFULNESS As the nights draw in and we contemplate lighting the fire, we this month embrace a season of mist and mellow fruitfulness with our ideas for making your October home cosy...

This Page: Bespoke sofa from Delcor, created completely to your specification, call 01780 762579 or see www.delcor.co.uk.

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COSY AUTUMN HOMES

Three Autumn Shades BOLD, BOLDER, BOLDEST!

Looking for a paint colour that’ll really cut the mustard on your walls? These three yellow shades will look great, especially in Georgian and Victorian properties.

Top: Floral Street No.147.

Middle: Circle Line No.45.

Bottom: Arts Club No.281 n Mylands Paints, From Aitch Interiors, 01522 810961, www.aitchinteriors.co.uk.

Keeping Cosy with Anelise Homes Luxe LED candles £6.50/ea; abstract gold circular wall mirror £150; Barbro table lamp with black velvet shade £204; medium brass candle stand £30; large brass candle stand £45; Ohlson brass lantern £110. n Anelise Homes, Lincoln. 01522 530400, www.anelisehome.co.uk.

A brand new Autumn sofa from Stevenson...

Update your reception room with a new sofa from Stevensons. Shown left is Kenworth, £4,952 reduced from £6,189, for this 2+2 British-made corner sofa.

With a cushion back design and plush velvet, all you need now is a warm throw, a pot of tea and a really good book... or perhaps a really great county magazine! n Stevensons is based at 143-151 Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby DN31 3AY. Call 01472 233115 or see www.stevensonsgroup.co.uk.

Right: Stamford Radiators specialise in beautiful designer radiators for period homes like Mercury, shown here and available in two, three, four and six columns and up to four heights and various widths.

Stamford Radiators, 07900 901938, www.stamfordradiators.co.uk

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Left: Stamford Stone specialises in a range of internal stone products for creating traditional surrounds, as well as bespoke fireplace surrounds and stone flooring ideal for use with underfloor heating. For more information see ssathome.co.uk

>> Let there be light (and style!) with this gorgeous British Racing Green enamel light fixture from Aitch Interiors, 25cm metal shade diameter, £45.

Put the Kettle On! FANCY DESIGNER KETTLES TO ADD SOME ‘OOH LA LA’ TO YOUR OOLONG OR LATTÉ Right: Smeg Dolce & Gabbana edition kettle, 2.1 litre £499.

Below: Alessi II two-litre kettle for induction hobs, £180.

>> Prefer to hibernate this winter? Grimsby-based home furnishings specialist Stevensons has a range of bedstead including this queen-size bedstead. £call, for information phone 01472 233115 or see www.stevensonsgroup.co.uk.

Left: Le Creuset traditional whistling kettle, 2.1 litre, £99.

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Tom Lane throw created

by Lincolnshire designer Jayne Ireland, made in Britain, 240 x 140cm, pure new wool, £89. www.tomlane.co.

Lincolnshire Interiors: Aitch Interiors: 01522 810961, www.aitchinteriors.co.uk. Anelise Home: 01522 530400, www.anelisehome.co.uk. Delcor: 01780 762579, www.delcor.co.uk. H Works: 01780 754605, www.hworksdesign.co.uk. Hornbeam Furniture & Upholstery: 07557 963876, hornbeamfurnitureandupholstery.co.uk.

Richard Sutton Interiors: 01472 268377, richardsuttondesigninteriors.com. Sack Store: 01205 310101, www.sackstore.co.uk. Simply Stamford: St Mary’s Street, Stamford, 01780 481852, www.simplystamford.co.uk. Stevensons: 01472 233111, www.stevensonsgroup.co.uk. n

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WARM UP YOUR WINTER

HOTTING UP From solid fuel to gas and electric, to stoves and Agas, contemporary and traditional styles. Lincolnshire’s fire and stove experts offer an unprecedented choice for your home!

Words: Rob Davis.

Each year, as the first flakes of snow threaten to fall and the first frost sharpens up the brussels sprouts in the field, the county’s heating and stove dealers wait for the phone calls. And whilst they accommodate as many as possible, by that point they’re already really busy.

The secret to getting your home cosy for winter is to act now, instead of waiting.

Choosing and installing your fireplace, stove or Aga now will mean it’ll be there, ready and waiting when the temperatures plummet. Don’t delay; start thinking now about the perfect place to curl up as the wind bites and the nights draw in!

1. Mørso 6643: Double door for 180° view of flames and easy loading of logs.

Built-in storage, too, elevating cavity and saving space, stocked by Blood Brothers of Newark.

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2. Ekol Inset: Available in 5kW and 8kW models, shown in deep red with gloss black, matte black and ivory also available, stocked by Flamecraft, Lincoln.

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3. Aga 90: It’s an Aga, but rebooted for 21st century living. 90cm width, roasting oven, baking/simmering oven, tall warming oven and induction hob plus iconic Aga hotplate. 13amp supply, shown here in Salcombe blue with matching Aga extractor. Local stockists Cooks & Company, Newark.

4. ACR Birchdale: 5kW shown, available in white or black, stocked by Flames of Lincoln.

5. Clock: Heatland stove in blue with brass highlights, available from Country Stoves.

6. Broseley Evolution Five: Gas stove designed to emulate the multi-fuel original with a 4.3kW heat output. Stocked by Flames of Lincoln.

7. Clearview Vision 500: Up to 8kW output, stocked by The Sack Store. n

The Heat is On: Lincolnshire’s Aga, stove & fireplace specialists...

Blood Brothers: Manners Rd., Newark NG24 1BS, 01636 611191, bloodbrothersstoves.com.

Cooks & Company: Brunel Dr., Newark NG24 2FB, 01636 335807, cooksandcompany.co.uk.

Country Stoves, Sibsey: Frithville, PE22 0SP, 01205 751133, stovesandsweeps.com.

Flamecraft: Baytree Nurseries, Spalding, PE12 6JU, 01406 373600, flamecraft.co.uk.

Flames: 134 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PJ, 01522 524544, flamesoflincoln.co.uk.

Sack Store: Redstone Industrial Estate, Boston PE21 8EA, 01205 310101, sackstore.co.uk.

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Four Candles for Autumn Cosiness With a tip of the hat to the classic Two Ronnies sketch, we’re this month presenting four candles (not fork handles) to ensure your home benefits from a gentle flickering light and a soft sweet scent...

1. Libra Company candles, tall £9; medium £10; Small (not shown) £7, available in pearl (shown), metallic, claret, dark grey (shown).

2. Oud & Woodsmoke scented bespoke and hand-poured candle from H-Works of Stamford, approx 46-hour burn time, £24.

Richard Sutton Grimsby, 01472 359559, www.richardsuttondesigninteriors.com.

H-Works, Stamford, 01780 754605, www.hworksdesign.co.uk.

3. Stamford’s Hunters Interiors stocks gorgeous scented candles and reed diffusers from Christmas Orange and Clove to three Christmas votives, from £24-£26.

4. Noble Isle tea rose candle, 45-hour burn time, bergamot and green leaves top notes, black tea, rose, clary sage and musk, £40.

Hunters Interiors, Stamford, 01780 757946, huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk.

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LAVISH BATHROOMS

THE ONLY DRAMA

IS IN THE DESIGN This month we’re taking the drama out of the installation of your bathroom, thanks to Lavish Bathrooms. For cutting-edge design, quality installation and stunning usability – plus a bathroom that’s truly jaw-dropping – pay a visit to the Louth-based company...

Words: Rob Davis.

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to ensure that it’s watertight and fit for purpose right from the beginning of its life. Irrespective of the cost or quality of the fittings you choose, poor or hurried fitting can potentially ruin your investment and lead to frustration or at least shorten the life span of your room.”

THE BATHROOM is a place to relax, certainly not a place for stress. Over the years, bathrooms have become a little larger, rather better appointed, less about function and more about flair. They’re a place to unwind, less about simple bathing and now more of a place in which to create a mini-spa experience in your own home.

“Fortunately, my partner Simon and I have decades of combined experience providing bathrooms – and specialising in just bathrooms, en suites and cloakrooms – to provide the kind of expertise you’d expect from an independent, family-run, expanding company that aims to provide the highest levels of customer service.”

This being the case, their design and installation are crucial, and entrusting this to a company without experience and specialist knowledge is risky.... to say the least.

“Second to the kitchen, your bathrooms are perhaps the most complex rooms in your home to redesign,” says Nicola Dixey-Chambers, Director of Louth-based Lavish Bathrooms.

“It’s also mission critical to make sure a bathroom is installed with submillimetre precision in order

Above: Lavish Bathrooms trust brands such as Laufen, Utopia and Heritage.

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“Our full project management service means you have a single – and fully accountable – point of contact; someone you can really trust...”

>> “Managing different trades can also be a challenge in itself, as many have discovered to their peril purchasing the elements of their bathroom online and then encountering problems when getting them fitted.”

“We can overcome that with our full project management service which sees us managing everything from fitting to plumbing to plastering to flooring and tiling, which means you have a single – and fully accountable – point of contact, someone you can trust.”

“Not everything progresses smoothly with every installation. It’s only when you start to remove an old bathroom that you encounter the little surprises that jobs tend to give you.

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– all whilst communicating clearly and constructively with the client – can turn stress for a client into a huge feeling of relief and creates a satisfying customer experience.”

“Then, of course, there’s the products themselves. We’re keen to only use the brands we know represent good quality and value.

From our new brand, Laufen, to Dansani, Utopia, Heritage, Burlington and Roman, to tiles from names like Porcelanosa, we can provide the traditional or contemporary bathroom look you’re seeking, including creating rooms with a real sense of drama and style!”

“You get one chance to get a bathroom right, so making the choice of who you work with gives you that security. The only drama should be in the design of your new bathroom!” n

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Bathrooms in 4D

Virtual Reality To give clients a free – and the most realistic – impression of what their new bathroom, en suite or cloakroom will look like, Lavish Bathroom uses Oculus 4D tech to provide a Virtual Reality tour of your room!

Find Out More: For a free, no obligation discussion about your project with no pressure-selling guaranteed, visit Lavish Bathrooms, established since 2017 at Cannon Street, Louth, LN11 9NL. Appointments are preferred to give you the time and attention you deserve.

Open 9.30am-4.30pm, call 01507 201161 or 07812 632628, or see lavishbathrooms.co.uk for more design inspiration.

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DEER IN LINCOLNSHIRE

DEERLY BELOVED Majestic and graceful, but more than a little skittish when startled.

This month as rutting season is underway we ask Lincolnshire deer expert Chris Manning to help us understand the species a little better...

Images by Wayne Munton, a wildlife photographer based in Sleaford, taken in Callan’s Lane Woods near Kirkby Underwood near Bourne in late afternoon. For more of Wayne’s work, search for #Waynemuntonphotography on Instagram.

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It’s always a treat when, peeping through the trees, you happen to glimpse one of the county wild deer species. Creatures that are renowned for their elegance and grace, deer can also be quite temperamental, and so they’re best considered with respect.

Happily though you don’t need to venture too far to enjoy them, with estates like Grimsthorpe, Belton and Burghley all home to their own herds, and this month with rutting season underway, the county’s three or four main species of deer are very much visible and very much showing off.

Sharing a passion for the species is Chris Manning, Lincolnshire’s naturalist for the mammals in our county.

“For all species of deer in the county except muntjac, the breeding season is in full swing,” says Chris. “Muntjac tend to breed all year round and the does can conceive again within days of giving birth so whilst you may see baby muntjac, the majority of wild deer will be other species.”

“Our native species are red deer and roe deer. You’ll find red deer around Grimsthorpe whilst roe deer tend to cover the whole county.”

Read’s Island

Humberside’s Read’s Island saw fallow deer introduced in the 1970s. Today management for the nature reserve is split between the RSBP and LWT. Its deer population is about 20 animals.

“Fallow deer is also a species found in Lincolnshire but these were introduced by Normans and can usually be found in the south west of the county and around Brocklesby. Unfortunately, there are no sika deer in the county but we do have, of course, muntjac deer and Chinese Water deer.

Chinese Water deer are very rare; we only have one or two in the county around Gibraltar Point. They’re an endangered species in China, and Britain has around a 94

third of the UK’s entire population. This comes as quite a shock to many as during breeding season, they can produce up to five fawn throughout late May and early June.”

The more common deer in the county are somewhat different. Red deer are the most distinctive being the largest land mammal in the country.

The deer’s summer coat is reddish brown to brown, and the winter coat is brown to grey.

There are no spots present in the adult coat but there’s the development of large, highly branched antlers in the stag.

In woodland populations, hinds over a year old give birth to a single calf after an eight month gestation, between mid-May to mid-July each year.

Roe deer are more active throughout the 24-hour period but make more use of open spaces during the hours of darkness.

Peak times of activity are at dawn and dusk.

Chris refers to these roe deer as ‘almost nocturnal.’ Roe deer are similar to the red deer at a glance with similar coats in winter and summer months.

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to a single fawn in June after a gestation of 229 days. Another ‘almost nocturnal’ species, they tend to be most active in darker periods. They’re also the only species to grow palmate antlers, the flatter looking antlers.

Muntjac are small, stocky and russet brown throughout the summer. They’re the most distinctive out of all the deer due to their size. They have long pedicles (the base of antlers) but very small antlers which suit their size.

The closest species of deer to these is the Chinese Water deer. They’re also a small species but somewhat rarer, having only a few in the county. What really distinguishes the Chinese Water deer is that it doesn’t have antlers. Instead, they grow large protruding tusks great for defending themselves in a rut and against predators. They also give birth during May to July after a six to seven month gestation. Up to six fawns may be born, but one to three fawns is more usual.

Lincolnshire’s most common deer species

The most common species of deer in the county are the Muntjac, Fallow and Roe... n The Muntjac is the smallest deer species, measuring about half a metre the shoulder.

Its pelage or fur is bright chestnut in colour during the summer months and in winter, fades to a deep brown or grey. Its bark is quite yappy and it tends to live in denser undergrowth. n Fallow deer are about the tallest species, measuring about a metre at the shoulder. Fallow deer come in a range of colours, from chestnut with white spots to dark brown and black.

Does have a gruffer, more alarming bark and groan or belch in rut! Woodland is the preferred habitat and they’re the more notorious species for damaging farm crops. n Roe deer are about 75cm and tend to have bright russet or brown fur which darkens slightly in the winter. They have an aggressive bark and are the UK’s only native species.

“Red and fallow deer are herding animals but what you’ tend to find is that the male herd stays separate the female herd; they only come together during mating season.

Muntjac, roe and Chinese Water deer are usually solitary with loose associations to other deer. Because of this, they’re very territorial to other deer in the same species.”

“Deer can be seen by the public,” says Chris. “Of course, there’s wild deer throughout the county which can be seen from roads, but nature parks are probably the most appropriate way to see them.

Grimsthorpe Park is home to red and fallow deer and you can actually walk in and stroke them here. It’s definitely not advised to approach deer in the wild.

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usually run away as soon as they sense humans. If you do get close, feeding deer is also ill-advised as it will attract more, which in turn increases the spread of disease significantly.”

“However, if you ever stumble across a newborn, do not approach it in any way as they’re typically not good on their feet and can’t really use their sense of smell just yet so if they try to run, they could be injured.” says Chris.

“They’re also in the process of learning what their mothers are smelling and doing.

The problem with this is that they can easily mistake you for being their mother which is dangerous for both the public, and the deer when the newborn’s mother is concerned.”

“It’s quite lucky for us and for Lincolnshire’s deer population that they have no predators.

There are no wolves, lynx, bears or wild boars and so; their biggest threat is us...”

“The newborns we will see around this time of year will start off with a smooth top; the pedicles are the start of antlers, which are made of bone. As they grow, a thick velvet-textured skin called velvet develops over the antlers.”

“This usually develops for most deer around April with roe deer developing antlers in winter months but in August for the majority of deer, the velvet is cleaned.”

“This means the skin is just removed from the antlers. You’ll then see white bone before they turn brown.”

It’s quite lucky for us and for Lincolnshire’s deer population to have no predators. There are no wolves, lynx, bears or wild boars and so; their biggest threat is us.

Cars and other vehicles are their main threat, though there are still culls and of course, poaching. Humans, unfortunately, remain the most deadly threats to deer in the county. n

Find Out More: For more information on the Lincolnshire Deer Group see www.lincolnshiredeergroup.co.uk.

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BESPOKE GARAGE DOORS

STYLE & SECURITY There are plenty of reasons to opt for a bespoke garage door installation from Andrew Dams. From security to energy efficiency, to improve the look of your home and to protect your assets... and whatever your reason, nobody ever regrets opting for quality.

Words: Rob Davis.

AS A HOMEOWNER, you’re not bothered about securing your property... are you? Or incurring higher energy bills to compensate for the heat you’re losing through the garage?

as being a product which is subject to technical improvement, but actually, we’d predict that things have moved on quite a bit since you last purchased a garage door.”

doors are much improved compared to products from past decades with non-drill locks that adhere to the latest British and European security standards.”

Or about improving the looks and kerb appeal of your home? Or about protecting that expensive motor car or your garden equipment from intruders?

“Tinny metal doors that rust and creak?

They’re definitely a thing of the past. Today composite materials enable us to install lighter, better fitting, corrosion-proof garage doors which have foam infill to insulate them from frost and to deaden noise.”

“If your garage or outbuilding is adjacent to your home, you’ll find that heat retention is improved, too, which means a more comfortable garage and lower energy bills.”

Or are you? If so, there’s no reason we can think of not to enlist the help of Andrew Dams who, for nearly 40 years, has been protecting the county’s homes with bespoke garage doors, providing style, security and energy efficiency to the county’s homes.

“Like many things in life, technology has improved the materials and construction of garage doors and pass doors,” Daniel Dams says. “You might not think of a garage door 98

“Creaky ‘up ‘n’ over’ doors are a thing of the past too. Our sectional doors create a stronger, more snug installation which is safer by design. The result is greater security for anything you store in your garage, better protection from the cold and zero-maintenance during the life of a typical installation.

What’s more, the security credentials of our

“All of our installations are powder-coated for a durable finish, and they are available in over 16,000 colours, including those matching paint shades from popular manufacturers.”

“We can provide access doors in a material, style and colour to match, and because nobody’s garage is identical, all of our doors are available in bespoke sizes up to 19.5ft wide.”

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“The vast majority of the installations we provide also benefit from Garador-powered automation, too, so when it’s raining or frosty, there’s no need to leave a cosy vehicle – simply use a remote to gain secure access to your property, and eliminate an external point of access such a lock or handle – engineering into your home what we refer to as security by design.”

“Modern cars are expensive investments, but many of us avoid garaging them because of the hassle of exiting our vehicle and wrestling with a rusty garage door. With a bespoke installation from us, though, you’ll enjoy greater convenience, you’ll keep your car clean and secure, and you’ll experience the peace of mind that can only come from knowing your property is safe as houses.” n

Main Image: Andrew Dams specialises in bespoke automated garage doors and pass doors to improve the security, appearance and energy efficiency of your home.

Find Out More: For a free, strictly no-obligation quote for secure, insulated, zero-maintenance garage doors with optional automation.

The company also builds and installs high quality timber sheds & summerhouses.

Call 01526 861737 or 01778 590022, or visit www.garagedoorslincolnshire.co.uk.

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STYLE & SECURITY WITH BESPOKE GARAGE DOORS

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WEDDINGS

Howzat for a Wedding?

Horncastle bride Erika was certain she didn’t want a fuss, but surely, a wedding day guard of honour courtesy of an entire cricket club doesn’t count... does it?

Wedding Photographer: Jonathan Mank at PM Photography Ltd, www.lovemy.photos, 01522 522067.

HORNCASTLE’S ERIKA CHAPMAN was very much bowled over when her local cricket team walked into her local, for their postmatch celebrations.

“He was Mr Popular at school, a couple of years above me and probably wouldn’t have looked twice at me at school. But there he was, with the local cricket team, at our local; The Red Lion in Revesby.”

WEDDING SUPPLIERS ERIKA CHAPMAN AND JAMIE LEWIS

“We got chatting that night, and he asked me for a proper date the following night... at the same place! We had a lovely meal though, and our relationship blossomed from there.”

“The first thing we booked was the wedding venue. We loved our local church in West Keal and we’d attended a couple of wedding receptions at the Dower House in Woodhall Spa. That was one of the first places that we looked around as we wanted a local reception venue so family and friends didn’t have to travel far, but one with nice accommodation too as a lot of Jamie’s family come from the North East and would be travelling down.”

“The next aspect of the wedding we booked was our photographer, PM Photography.

We had seen Jonathan’s images before and thought they were so lovely. He also provides

“We rescheduled the wedding to 24th July of this year, leaping on that date as it was one of the few dates that both the Dower House and Jonathan were both still available.

As news that lockdown was due to be lifted approached, we felt optimistic but panicked a little when we learned it was going to be extended.”

“When we realised that the wedding would go ahead, there was a mix of relief and panic, realising that we still had to much to do. Happily we had lots of help from family and friends.”

“I’m quite keen on the understated so a nice quiet night and dinner at our local suited me.

Similarly, when it came to a wedding proposal, I’d warned him that I didn’t want anything too public, anything too visible, anything with too many spectators... I think my exact words were ‘a boring and basic, Thursday proposal!’”

“My wish came true on September of 2018, with a perfect proposal at home, and we set a date for July 2020, only for Covid to come along and mess us about.”

couples with really nice quality albums with acrylic front covers which can stand on a dresser or bookcase. We loved the idea of our photographs being on display instead of just being left on a USB stick.”

“Our wedding flowers were created by Sue Sargeant, and they were absolutely beautiful.

They had roses, carnations and gyp, which reminded us of an English country garden and fitted in beautifully with the yellow and lilac colour scheme we’d set our heart on.”

Wedding Ceremony: Rev’d Fran Jeffries, St Helen’s Church, West Keal.

Wedding Reception: The Dower House, Woodhall Spa, 01526 352588, www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk.

Wedding Dress: The Ivory Room, Woodhall Spa, 01526 268030, www.theivoryroombridal.co.uk Groomsmen’s Suits: Moss, Lincoln 01522 542651, www.moss.co.uk.

Bridal Hair: Abi Lee, Blossom, Horncastle, 01507 523223, blossomhairsalon.com.

Bridal Makeup: Grape Vine, Horncastle 01507 525136, grapevineandco.co.uk. n

“Our wedding cake was created by my mum, Ann, and had three tiers, with fruit, lemon and Victoria sponge and traditional marzipan and white icing.”

“I found my dress at Woodhall Spa’s Ivory Rooms. It was a Justin Alexander A-line dress with beading to the bodice. Mum saw it and convinced me to try it. I wasn’t sure at first but as soon as I put it on I knew it was the one.

The groomsmen’s suits were from Moss in Lincoln, tailored in grey with a blue chequered tweed for the groom and Best Man.” “In the end we had about 82 day guests and a further 60 in the evening, thankfully with only a few cancellations due to being pinged!”

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“It’s a tradition at Revesby Cricket Club that they hold a guard of honour with cricket bats at weddings!” >> “We were really lucky to have our best man, maid of honour, ushers and bridesmaids with us too. I had five bridesmaids and Jamie had six groomsmen in total.”

“The cricket team of course made an appearance too. It’s a tradition in the Revesby Cricket Club that they hold a guard of honour with cricket bats for members who are marrying.”

“As we came out of the church the caps went on and the bats came out. I wouldn’t have missed that for all the world!”

“We were also really lucky to have figure of us on top of the cake commissioned by mum from Art Locke, a company she found online. The bride and groom on top of the cake looked just like us and sure enough the groom had his cricket gear on!”

“Our parents’ neighbour Roy Harness allowed us to use his beautiful vintage Mercedes to travel to the church, which we were really grateful for. Dad managed to find us a vintage postbox so guests could leave us their cards and Jamie’s sister found us a photobooth for our reception too!”

“The Dower House’s Carolyn and Liam were wonderful and together with the rest of our suppliers, it really couldn’t have been a better day. We’ve so many happy memories... it was really wonderful!” n Wedding Photographer: Jonathan Mank at PM Photography Ltd, www.lovemy.photos, 01522 522067.

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Close Knit Community Sleaford’s Jayne Ireland founded her fashion brand, Tom Lane, in 2015 after graduating from university with a fashion degree, and now creates timeless products characterised by their high quality and UK-based production...

This Page: The Stamford funnel-neck jumper in oatmeal, relaxed fit, Raglan sleeve, ribbed cuffs/hems, £110.

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Grey roll-neck jumper in lambswool, £95.

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Ladies zip-neck jumper in pink, £110.

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The Stamford funnel-neck jumper in pink, relaxed fit, Raglan sleeve, ribbed cuffs/hems, £110.

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FASHION

Top: The Stamford funnel-neck jumper in grey and orange, relaxed fit, Raglan sleeve, ribbed cuffs/hems, £110. Above: Ladies zip-neck jumper in blue, £110.

Tom Lane is a fashion brand founded by Sleaford fashion graduate Jayne Ireland in 2015. Buy online or find out more at www.tomlane.co.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH

A Cleansing Experience Every so often, giving your body a little TLC will help to maintain your equilibrium and ensure that you benefit from more energy and a healthier digestive system.

Here, Ali Hutchinson explores the benefits of a seven day cleanse...

Words: Ali Hutchinson.

DO YOU USE YOUR CAR every day of the week? How often do you service it or book an MOT? You’re in your body with the engine running 24-hours and every single day of the week and yet you never think to hit reset, give it a little down time or an annual service.

The body is constantly cleansing itself of toxins from the foods we eat and drink and the environment we live in but sometimes it needs a helping hand too. I love to add a mindful seven-day cleanse into my quarterly routine to support your body’s natural cleansing ability.

Doing a cleanse once a quarter feels right.

It helps you tune into the natural flow of the seasons and as the clocks change or your eating habits do with changes in the weather and the availability of different seasonal foods it’s good to help your body to adjust and shed anything that isn’t serving it.

environment as well as emotional and physical stress all play a part in the liver’s ability to function adequately.

If our liver becomes overloaded then it can struggle to detox the system, cleanse the blood and perform the myriad other functions it has to contend with on a daily basis. The effects of a body that isn’t performing correctly can include irritability, depression, lethargy and confusion.

I lead groups as well as individuals in seven-day cleanses all year-round. We concentrate on being more mindful with what we put into our minds and our bodies.

We cook from scratch and eat wholefoods and where possible opting for organic vegetables and organic or grass-fed meats and wild caught fish etc.

The body is constantly filtering out waste using several organs including the skin, intestine, liver and kidneys. Of these the biggest detox organ is the liver and modern life puts pressure on it.

I add to it with gut and liver supporting ingredients too. Lemon and ginger support the liver and aid digestion while also supporting normal intestinal function and gastrointestinal health. Fibre pulls and binds toxins into the stool to help eliminate them from the body, supporting the natural digestive and elimination process.

Toxins like sugar and alcohol, medications and pollutants from our inhaled

Choline supports and contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function while

Aloe Vera helps to support gastrointestinal health and bowel regularity.

Magnesium – this super mineral is essential for many enzymes in the body, protein synthesis and some hormone production so its inclusion is key to boosting your overall health and L-Glutamine the building block to intestinal health, powers and heals the gut.

These seven-day cleanses are not a crash diet or a juice detox. You will eat real nourishing food throughout the seven days although you may want to be more mindful about what you eat, reducing your sugar, refined carbs, caffeine, and alcohol consumption and further support your cleanse by adding in a protein packed smoothie, pre and probiotics and digestive enzymes.

I’ve seen fabulous results within the seven days with clients losing inches and between two and nine pounds and more importantly defining a better relationship with their bodies, their food and their health.

I offer a full wellbeing package including a healthy living guide, seven-day recipe booklet, private WhatsApp support group and ongoing support after the seven days.

Message me for more information or to have a chat about how it could work for you. n

Find Out More: If you’re struggling with perimenopause or menopause, experiencing gut issues, or need support with energy levels, weight loss or weight management, I’m here to help. Book a free call via my blog www.ali-hutchinson.co.uk or email: hello@ali-hutchinson.co.uk or call to find out how I could help you on the path to a brighter future: 07973 843020.

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LINCOLNSHIRE COSMETICS

Natural & Organic NATURAL AND ORGANIC SINCE 1981 AND AVAILABLE LOCALLY. THIS MONTH WE VISIT NEAL’S YARD

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Powered by Frankincense, Neal’s Yard’s Hydrating Essence is a light and easily absorbed formula that is boosted in its efficacy by hyaluronic acid, pomegranate extract and organic argan oil.

It can be used alongside our regular moisturiser to smooth, condition and refine your skin ensuring it looks healthier, brighter and more youthful for a 24-hour period. £42 / 100ml.

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Skin instantly looks revitalised and plumped-up for a healthy appearance, £30 / 50ml.

5. Make your own bespoke ointment...

It’s the bespoke ointment that you can really make your own. Neal’s Yard presents its Create Your Own ointment which is an unfragranced base with glycerine, beeswax and aloe barbadensis leaf. Add your own fragrance or other ingredients with a range of essential oils from Neal’s Yard or forage for your own.

‘Recipes’ and other ideas are available on the Neal’s Yard website. £7 / 200ml.

6. Create a peaceful haven with Soto...

This is the Soto Diffuser, a beautiful piece of design that’s intended to help you get the most from essential oils. Choose your preferred essential oils or citrus oils which Soto will then turn into a relaxing cool mist, disseminating your fragrance.

The diffuser is mains powered, it incorporates multicolour LED mood lighting and it’s silent in operation so it can be used whilst you sleep. £55.

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The gold standard of toner from Neal’s Yard as this wild rose-powered toner aims to enhance radiance, renew and refine the skin, and provide softness and hydration. Contains aloe vera and glycerine, £18 / 200ml.

n Neal’s Yard has Lincolnshire distributors in Boston (07403 329460), Louth (07812 632628), or from Bird’s Yard, Lincoln (07976 017057) or see www.nealsyardremedies.com.

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BABY PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing Lincolnshire’s

BABY BOOM September 26th is the most popular day for babies to be born in the UK. Lockdown, too, is thought to have boosted the number of babies being born, and Lincolnshire photographer Hollie Vasey is all too aware of the current baby boom as she works diligently in her Nettleham studio to capture newborns in their first few weeks...

SSSH! Quietly does it, because a sleeping baby makes the best subject for Hollie Vasey.

The Nettleham photographer specialises in taking beautiful photographs of newborns… and she’s busier than ever. Safe to say that her profession is a good deal calmer than her previous life helping to care for babies and new mums on Lincoln County’s Bardney labour ward.

The care and professionalism of those who work on the wards of Lincolnshire’s hospitals and on our labour wards is almost beyond words, and September is always a busy month for those very diligent and calm folk delivering babies, because 26th September is the most common day for babies to be born in the UK. An average of 1,800 babies are born every day, but that figure rises to 2,000 on September 26th, based on figures for 2019, the most recent year with available data.

That year there were 640,370 births in total.

Count back nine months from September 26th and we can probably conclude that folk enjoy more than just leftover turkey and a Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special during the festive season. The fact that we’re more likely to be off work, more likely to be

enjoying a drink and more likely to be in a good mood all help to explain the annual baby boom.

But of course, 2020 and 2021 have been anomalous years generally. We were at home during lockdown, unable to go out to socialise. Anecdotally, Hollie also reckons people who had their weddings cancelled and were delaying having children for them were instead deciding to have babies. And so this month is set to be even busier on the UK’s labour wards, and Hollie too is noticing the increase with an influx of bookings and more than 130 infants whose photo sessions have been delayed because of Covid restrictions.

Though official statistics won’t be available until the Office for National Statistics have confirmed their figures, anecdotally at least we can confidently say that right now we’re in the midst of a bona fide baby boom.

“I’m from Louth originally and attended Grimsby College, then moved to Lincoln to work at County Hospital on the Bardney (labour) and Nettleham (postnatal) wards,” says Hollie. “I always enjoyed being around people and I enjoyed working at both Hull

Images: Hollie Vasey, 07754 028676, tinyfeetphotographybyhollie.co.uk

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Royal Infirmary and Lincoln County but I can’t say I had a specific aim of working on a labour ward until fate intervened.”

“It’s an absolutely amazing career, I feel so lucky. Of course pee, poo and crying babies are occupational hazards but I’ve more than a few tricks up my sleeve to look after the little ones and everyone says how enjoyable the experience is...”

Above: Newborn photographer Hollie is based in Nettleham and is celebrating a real baby boom right now!

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“All of a sudden I became part of our patients’ lives at one of the most scary, joyous, dramatic and exciting moments in their lives.

It’s a phenomenal vocation and one that I absolutely loved. The intimacy that you share with patients in the job is so profound; you’re caring for people who are experiencing the whole spectrum of emotions on a day that they’ll never forget and generally regard as the happiest day of their lives… the importance of the role you play in helping someone to bring a new life into the world is unlike anything else I’ve experienced.”

“And because the first few weeks with your newborn are so special, mums and dads want to capture that in a way that enables them to remember it forever.”

“I was always really creative and I realised the role that photography played in helping people to remember the birth of their children and their first few days or weeks, so I decided that I wanted to be a part of helping people to capture those moments.”

Hollie established her business in 2013 and now has an extraordinary 12,000 families on her database of past customers, meaning that she’s photographed in excess of 1,500 babies a year ever since.

“The shoots last up to three hours, and I’m doing up to four a day at the moment because a number of clients who were booked into the studio have had to delay their shoots until restrictions have been lifted.”

“Bookings come in from mums being about 20 weeks pregnant right up to the days or weeks after a baby has been born. I like to photograph newborns within four weeks of their birth, as they’re still quite sleepy and easier to pose.”

“It helps that the studio is kept warm and cosy. A lot of toddlers come in and think it’s my bedroom; they ask where my bed is!

It’s a lovely calm environment but there are moments, like when we’re doing a cake smash… great fun, very messy!”

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“Otherwise shoots include babies on their own, or with their siblings, and baby feet sessions… there’s something about the feet of a newborn which is just adorable!”

“It’s a nicer way than having people in the studio because people can pick their favourite images at their leisure and there’s no feeling of obligation to buy.”

“Christmas is a popular time too and I’m just starting to take booking for the festive season, because photographs make really popular gifts. I’ve three sets this year in the studio – Winter Wonderland, Candy Cane and Rocking Horse – as well as my other backgrounds.”

“Sessions start from £20 and images from £15, there is a minimum spend of £100 but with digital downloads, prints and canvases to choose from there’s something for every budget because I don’t believe really good photography of your baby should be a luxury, I think it’s something everyone should be able to have.”

“Photos are edited and viewed by families from home using password protected galleries so grandparents can login if parents give them permission.”

“It’s an absolutely amazing career, I feel so lucky. Of course pee, poo and crying babies are occupational hazards but I’ve more than

a few tricks up my sleeve to look after the little ones and everyone says how enjoyable the experience is.”

“The real joy, though, is the parents’ reaction to a really good photograph.

It’s more than just a picture. It’s a way of capturing the emotion and joy that a newborn baby brings… there’s nothing else like it!” n Hollie Vasey is a healthcare professional turned photographer of newborns and young families.

Happily, the photographer still has a few places left for Christmas portraiture, to make a booking enquiry, call 07754 028676 or see www.tinyfeetphotographybyhollie.co.uk.

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MOTORS

THE SUV THAT THINKS IT’S A

SPORTS CAR It might be the smaller of Porsche’s two SUVs, but Porsche’s Macan has been a wild success and has redefined drivability in its sector.

This month a new Macan reaches showroom, and it’s better than ever!

Words: Rob Davis.

SOMETIMES LESS IS MORE, and Porsche’s new Macan is the perfect example of that.

Despite being 15cm shorter, 20cm narrower and much less expensive than a Range Rover Sport, it’s just as desirable. It handles like any other model in the Porsche stable, and it’s a couple of seconds quicker to 60mph when you compare it with an entry level Rangey.

26mpg. In the middle of the range the Macan S has a 2.9 litre six-cylinder engine with 380ps. 60mph takes 4.8 seconds and its top speed is 161mph, with 24 mpg achieved.

At the top end of the Macan lineup, the GTS’s engine is a fettled version of the above to achieve 440ps, and shave a few tenths of a second off the dash to 60mph.

Macan was introduced as the more compact sibling of Porsche’s full-size off-roader SUV – the Cayenne – back in 2014 and this second generation intends to further build on that model’s success.

In our opinion, the entry level model represents the best value, unless you really get a buzz from the rumble of a few more cylinders. Doubtless there will be a ‘Turbo’ iteration of the Macan to follow and a plug-in hybrid model soon, too.

Prices are from a snip under £48,000 and rise to £65,000. The Macan has a 2.0 fourcylinder engine which provides 265ps power, reaches 60mph in 6.4 seconds and sprints to 144mph on an autobahn whilst achieving

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For now, not only will the entry level model provide all the performance you realistically need, it’ll leave budget to spare for the myriad options and styling tweaks that

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Style & Substance: Coupé style all-wheel drives...

Range Rover Velar D200 £46,125: Models higher in the Macan range venture into Range Rover Sport money, but the Velar is more akin to the Macan is terms of size and budget. Fitting in between Range Rovers Evoque and Sport, the entry level model featured here has heated part-leather/suede seats, 360° camera, cruise control and all-round parking sensors. A 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine yields 60mph in 7.7 seconds, with a top speed of 130mph and the Velar will return up to 43mpg. n

BMW X4 xDrive20d M Sport £49,010: There’s very little to separate the performance figures of the Velar and the X4, which is a slightly more svelte version of the more practically-shaped X3 SUV. 60mph is reached in 7.9 seconds, fuel economy is up to 49.6mpg. It’s more expensive than the Velar but heated leather seats, three zone climate control, cruise control and a live cockpit with navigation are all standard. Here, we’re advocating the entry level model, which has enough performance and spec. It’ll liberate some budget over models higher in the range for some choice optional extras. n

Porsche provides in order for Macan owners to really make the car their own.

As standard is a seven-speed PDK gearbox, all wheel drive and 19” wheels. Porsche is also becoming much more generous with its standard equipment.

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron £42,825: Audi’s offering is stylistically akin to a small SUV that’s been given the coupé makeover treatment, and it’s physically smaller (by about 30cm) and cheaper than the Macan. But there’s a twist. Instead of a petrol or diesel engine, the Q4 is fully electric, with a 55kWh motor. 60mph is reached in nine seconds, the car has a range of 210 miles. Three zone climate control, heated cloth seats, Virtual Cockpit and navigation, cruise control and rear parking sensors are standard. n

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A power tailgate, auto lights and wipers, heated seats, three-zone climate control and cruise control, parking sensors and sat nav are all standard. You’ll still pay extra for leather, adaptive cruise control or a reversing camera but at least the Macan’s options are individually available, not packaged into expensive bundles.

Exterior paint colours are wild and wonderful, from Miami Blue and Papaya (orange!) as well as more subtle shades, and you can

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Naturally one of the big draws of Porsche ownership is the way the brand’s cars handle.

Tall SUV bodies are normally at odds with the desire to make a car handle well, but the Macan defies expectation with a sports-car like ability to steer, control body roll and soak up rough road surfaces beautifully.

spec gold wheels, black ones, or match your wheels to your paintwork... the only limit is your personal taste, or lack of same.

The Macan’s dash is ergonomically very well-reconciled, there are five decent-sized seats. Boot space is 488 litres, which for context is somewhere between a Ford Focus and a Mondeo.

In fact, the Macan could well be akin to ‘Baby Bear’s Porridge’ for your motoring needs; it’s not too small, but not too daunting to park in town. There’s enough room, sufficient boot space, plenty of power and oodles of standard kit plus a satisfying drive to ensure it’ll prove easy to live with and good to own with every single drive. If you need the extra bulk, consider a Cayenne, but otherwise, the Macan is pretty much perfect.

PORSCHE MACAN Price: £ 47,780.

Powertrain: 2.0V4 twin-turbo with all wheel drive and PDK seven-speed auto gearbox.

Performance: 0-62 mph: 6.4 seconds. Top Speed: 144mph.

WLTP 24.6mpg-28mpg.

Equipment: Heated electrically adjustable seats, sat nav, power tailgate, cruise and climate control. n Porsche of Hull, 01482 911918.

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JEEP &

CHEERFUL If the Land Rover Defender is rufty-tufty enough but a little too modern for your palate – Jeep’s Wrangler is a capable, rugged, alternative, for when the going gets tough!

PRICING for Land Rover’s new Defender starts at £48,910 for a three-door 90 model, and its American rival, the Wrangler, is a snip over that at £49,950. Doubtless the Land Rover feels more modern, and makes 126

the act of harnessing all that capability really easy, and it’s a million miles away from the uncomfortable and cramped old version.

But there’s no doubt that a little of the old school magic has been lost to modernity

with the car’s reinvention, still leaving a gap remaining in the market for a more utilitarian car for farmers and country folk. That gap is – almost – filled by pick-up trucks like Ford’s Ranger, Mitsubishi’s L200 and Nissan’s Navara.

But the Jeep Wrangler offers a real alternative.

And its unique selling point is that it has always been unapologetically old school.

You can opt for a three door for under £50,000, but with the entry level version of the four-door Jeep Wrangler – the Sahara – available for £51,450 and either the more rugged Rubicon version or the special edition 80th Anniversary edition, pictured here, both under £55,000, either of those versions are the ones to go for.

Whichever Jeep Wrangler you opt for, there’s just one engine; a 2.0 litre four-cylinder

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petrol engine that generates 272hp, returning a not-exactly-generous 25mpg. Performance is brisk though, with 60mph reached in 7.6 seconds. Top speed is only 99mph, but given the bouncy ride, that’s fine!

All cars benefit from keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors and camera, the 80th anniversary edition adds heated leather seats, climate control and 80th anniversary styling.

Luxury is hardly the Wrangler’s forté, but if at least part of the car’s life will be spend negotiating the vast savannahs of Waitrose’s car park, a few creature comforts are, after all, de rigueur.

What does come as standard are low-range gear ratios and an automatic gearbox, making on-road driving a cinch, whilst ensuring you have the necessary technology when the going gets tough.

And if you’re one of the few drivers who use their 4x4 for its intended purpose, the off-road-oriented Rubicon trim features additional transmission modes – ‘off-road plus,’ as well as super-chunky tyres.

What’s nice about the Wrangler, given that it has retained that bluff styling and old-school appearance, is that you can remove the roof, and all of the doors and windscreen if you’re handy with an allen key.

Doubtless the Defender will feel much more modern and is significantly more comfortable on-road, with very polished driving dynamics. However, to encounter a car like the Jeep Wrangler that looks and feels deliberately and deliciously old-school, and very mechanical, is actually really refreshing.

In khaki green, it looks smashing, and will doubtless raise a smile when you’re hacking through a field. n

JEEP WRANGLER 80TH EDITION

Price: £ 54,450 (on sale now).

Engine: 2.0 V4, auto gearbox with low range ratios. 60mph 7.9secs.

Economy: 25mpg WLTP combined.

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MOTORS

Celebrating mediocrity...

GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE’S FESTIVAL OF THE UNEXCEPTIONAL REWARDS PROTON OWNER’S PASSION FOR MEDIOCRITY

Morgan surprises with an off-road model launch...

What better vehicle could there be for embarking on an off-road adventure than a Morgan?

Practically anything.

Yet the company has just released this, the Plus Four CX-T, a Morgan created in partnership with offroad specialists Rally Raid UK. Though it remains driven by just two wheels, extra capability comes from bespoke suspension and off-road tyres ground clearance of 230mm, and a locking differential for traction on any surface type.

The cost? £170,000. n MORGAN

GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE My father had a Proton. Blue. Drove it out of the showroom in 1989.

It seemed OK at the time but the wisdom of the years has made me realise that it was never going to be a contender as someone’s dream car.

Nonetheless, Boston’s Jon Coupland was honoured to win Grimsthorpe Castle’s unique concours event, the Festival of the Unexceptional.

Last month’s celebration of mundane motors and ordinary autos saw Jon’s 1989 Proton 1.6 GL ‘Black Knight’ crowned the winner of the 2021 Festival of the Unexceptional alongside a 1991 Peugeot 106XN Graduate and an immaculate 1986 Volvo 340DL. I wonder if Jon’s Proton still has those half-vinyl seats and the Blaupunkt casette deck? n

Automotive History for Sale FIVE FINAL BENTLEY MULSANNE LIMOS GO ON SALE FOR A PREMIUM OVER THE ORIGINAL £241,000 PURCHASE PRICE

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief SALES FIGURES

CAR SALES RESULTS ARE IN FOR FIRST HALF OF 2021...

July saw 123,296 new cars registered as the motor industry recorded the weakest July performance since before the millennium.

The industry says annual outlook is down to 1.82 million units, as supply chain shortages and the ‘pingdemic’ frustrated both supply and demand.

Plug-in vehicle uptake has accelerated though, and now accounts for 17.1% of UK sales with 21,039 units registered in July. Electric vehicles are now expected to account for more than one in six new cars acquired in 2021.

The Best Selling Cars from Jan-July 2021...

From Jon’s proton (see above) to this. It’s one of five Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousines originally created in 2015 which remained unsold and undriven. Now, they’ve been brought up to date with one metre worth of stretch, 8cm extra headroom and a bespoke HVAC system provides unparalleled comfort. Two-tone colour schemes are available, from Moroccan Blue shown here, to a Rubino red and Black Sapphire example too.

Power is from a 6.75 litre V8 twin turbo engine. You’ll need a generous parking space, though... it’s a whopping 6.8 metres long! n BENTLEY

1. Vauxhall Corsa 26,215 cars sold.

2. Ford Fiesta 23,521 cars sold.

3. Volkswagen Golf 21,970 cars sold.

4. Mercedes A-Class 21,684 cars sold.

5. Ford Puma 20,8853 cars sold.

6. Kia Sportage 18,941 cars sold.

7. Volkswagen Polo 18,601 cars sold.

8. Toyota Yaris 18,125 cars sold.

9. Nissan Qashqai 17,812 cars sold.

10. BMW 3-Series 17,188 cars sold. n

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