Lincolnshire Pride January 2022 by Pride Magazines Ltd

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SEASONS Look ahead to a year of fun and excitement in Lincolnshire! We’ll think about all of the events and fun activities we’re anticipating, from the Haxey Hood in winter, to local food in spring, to a whole summer of county shows and local wildlife in winter. Welcome to 2022!

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WELCOME

stensibly this is the January edition, but upon signing off this edition and pressing the big red button to get the presses rolling, it’ll still be December and my team and I will be getting ready to enjoy a well-earned rest. Undoubtedly this has been a tricky year to be a magazine editor as the usual summer entertainment and the events which punctuate the Lincolnshire calendar have been on a knife’s edge… ‘will they, or won’t they go ahead?’ At risk of looking back at this text a few months from now, and wincing at how out of kilter my radar was, we’ve put together in this edition a season by season reminder of what we can all enjoy in Lincolnshire once Covid is over, through the winter months, then into spring, summer and autumn. Let’s hope that all of the events that we missed last year – from the Lincolnshire Show to the Burghley Horse Trials – are able to resume and that the whole county can get back to celebrating the very best that Lincolnshire has to offer. Speaking with restauranteurs recently, they’ve also had a fraught time, so it’s with great delight that we’re able to offer them a boost, too, by handing out our six Good Food Awards to this year’s winners. An early Christmas present and an encouragement for them all to keep the faith and look forward to a better year ahead. Best wishes, for a very happy new year!

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CONTENTS NEWS & EVENTS

FOOD & DRINK

RECIPES A couple of delicious puddings to warm up your winter.

THE WINE CELLAR Fizz for your New Year’s Eve celebrations and a lovely whisky for Burn’s Night.

NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across the county. Find out which Lincolnshire veteran is celebrating their 100th birthday! WHAT’S ON January’s live events.

HIGHLIGHTS

HOMES & GARDENS

THROUGH THE SEASONS In what we’re hoping will soon be a Covid-free year, we’re looking forward to winter, spring, summer and autumn’s events and highlights.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Independent education with primary and secondary schools plus colleges and universities.

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THE GOOD FOOD AWARDS This month we’re revealing the winners of our 2021 Good Food Awards; the restaurants and food producers voted for by our readers as being the best in the county.

WELCOME HOME Located near Boston, West Skirbeck Hall is a spectacular historic property now on the marker for just under £2m.

FASHION & LIFESTYLE 100 WEDDINGS Sophie and Andrew’s special day at The Dower House in Woodhall Spa.

107 FASHION Elegant dresses for New Year’s Eve parties.

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HIGH LIFE Black tie balls and celebrations in Lincolnshire.

126 MOTORS An exclusive VIP preview of the Ineos Grenadier at Chandlers.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Johnny Johnson celebrates 100 years LINCOLNSHIRE-BORN SURVIVOR OF THE DAMBUSTERS RAID CELEBRATES CENTENARY LINCOLNSHIRE Congratulations and messages of best wishes poured in as Lincolnshire Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson celebrated his 100th birthday recently. Johnny was a bomb aimer with the 617 Dambusters squadron and was just 22 years old in 1943 when the raids took place. He was part of the Lancaster crew who led the raid on the Sorpe dam, and one described Barnes Wallace’s bouncing bombs as being ‘like glorified dustbins.’ “I’ve enjoyed my life I must say that. I still think of Lincolnshire as my home, not only was I born there, but I spent most of my operational war time in Lincolnshire airfields because Lincolnshire was known as the Bomber county, because there were so many airfields so close together,” he said, adding that to be a part of the raid was a ‘thrilling experience.’ n

Seeing Red in Lincoln? 1980s AND 1990s BAND SIMPLY RED HAS CONFIRMED A BIG GIG FOR SUMMER 2022

LINCOLN With snow and frost due to reach Lincolnshire this month, it’s almost impossible to think that spring is on its way, let alone summer, but if you’d like something to look forward to when the blue skies and sunshine make an appearance once more, we’ve got just the thing! The Lincolnshire Showground has confirmed that its big pop act for summer 2022 will be Mick Hucknall and Simply Red, who will host an open air concert at the venue on 1st July from 5pm. Few bands have enjoyed the success and

longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK number one hit albums and over a billion views on YouTube, Simply Red remains one of the UK’s most successful bands, formed in 1985 in Manchester by Mick. The group’s hits include Fairground, Holding Back the Years, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Stars, and For Your Babies. The group will also be joined by Lisa Stansfield. n Tickets £57.20, on sale now. See simplyred.seetickets.com. We’ve many other ideas for summer fun, too, later in this edition!

AUTHOR JOSEPH’S HISTORY-BASED NOVEL A Sleaford writer has unearthed a collection of Second World War era photographs taken by his two grandfathers who both served in the RAF. Whilst researching his latest novel, Fairytale Of The Other New York, the themes of the book motivated author Joseph Kiel to investigate what his grandparents got up to during the war. “The narrative of Fairytale involves a young woman returning to Lincolnshire to care for her elderly nan. At the start of the book she stops off at the new International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln, and this sets the theme regarding family history and the stories that are handed down the generations, and also the mysteries from the gaps in knowledge where certain things have become lost over time.” Both Joseph’s grandfathers were stationed abroad during the war and took photographs of the various places they went, SLEAFORD

from Jerusalem and Nazareth in Palestine to North Africa, and then in the later years of the war they were both in India, on opposite sides of the country. His maternal grandfather, John, had previously trained at RAF Cranwell and also spent time at RAF Sutton Bridge in South Lincolnshire during the war.

Pride team have their cake for BBC Children in Need 2021... PRIDE Another slice? Why not... it’s for charity after all. Last month the Pride team enjoyed a pyjama and dressing gown day and made cakes to sell in the office for the BBC’s Children In Need. The surprise best seller turned out to be Abbi Moon’s delicious vegan chocolate cake, and the team managed to raise £60, contributing to the charity’s £39,389,048. n

n Search for Fairytale of The Other New York on Amazon.

Film director is seeking stars! LEGENDARY MOVIE DIRECTOR RIDLEY SCOTT IS FILMING IN LINCOLN... AND HE’S LOOKING FOR EXTRAS!

LINCOLN He’s famous for films such as Alien, Gladiator and Bladerunner, but now Ridley Scott is bringing the silver screen to Silver Street... or at least, to somewhere in Lincoln – exact locations for the filming of Ridley’s new movie remain secret for the moment. What’s not a secret, though, is that the director is looking for extras to appear in the movie, which has a working title Marengo. The name refers to a battle fought in June 1800 between French forces under First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte and Austrian forces near Piedmont, Italy. n See www.two10casting.com/apply.

£175,000

Fairytale of New York

LINCOLN The City of Lincoln Council along with partners Visit Lincoln and Lincoln BIG have been awarded more than £175,000 in government funding as part of the government’s Welcome Back Fund. This money will be used in a range of areas across the city through a range of environmental improvements, and help grow the local economy through the delivery of large events. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief BOSTON x

City status for Boston approved by full council... Last month Boston Borough Councillors met to discuss applying for city status, and councillors voted to press ahead with the bid. To instil civic pride in Boston, highlight and promote its heritage and its worldwide connections, and increase investment opportunities for economic growth it was agreed that the Council will submit an application for the town to receive City Status as part of celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The deadline for city status applications is due to pass as Pride goes to press. n 9

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NEWS & EVENTS

Scunthorpe’s new enterprise hub...

PLANS SUBMITTED FOR TOWN CENTRE ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION HUB SCUNTHORPE A planning application has been submitted for a new enterprise and innovation hub in Scunthorpe town centre. The plans funded by Government cash include business space, workshops, meeting rooms, breakout spaces and business development and networking areas. The focus will be on creating space for technology businesses and those in the creative industries. Alongside the flexible office space and meeting rooms the proposal includes a licensed café and bar and 46 en suite studios for young professionals. Globally recognised architects AHR have designed the concepts for the £10.7m redevelopment for North Lincolnshire Council as part of the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The project is designed to further drive regeneration in the area.

LOCAL NEWS In Brief

BILL PAYNE IS LOOKING FOR A HOME FOR HIS TRACTORS...

Bill Payne’s 24 classic tractors and 10 historic carts are a familiar sight on the A17 near Spalding. The 83 year old enthusiast was hoping to secure the £500,000 needed to create a museum based on his collection, now though, he’s hoping to sell them at auction instead, to keep the collection in private hands. n

Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We’re confident this will be a game-changing addition to the high street, continuing the development already made

into Church Square and extending it further into Scunthorpe. We worked closely with the town’s MP Holly Mumby-Croft to secure the money for this amazing

Councillor’s green award CHAMPION OF GREEN SPACES GIVEN TOP AWARD FOR HIS ‘SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION’ TO GRANTHAM...

new development. “The development here will radically reshape this area of Scunthorpe, attracting new people for new reasons into the heart of the town.” n

GRANTHAM Environmental champion Cllr Dr Peter Moseley has been named Councillor of the Year at the 2021 Green Flag Awards in recognition of his ‘significant contribution’ to South Kesteven’s public parks and green spaces. Peter has been the driving force behind Green Flag status for Wyndham Park and Queen Elizabeth Park in Grantham and his more recent work focused on reducing the area’s carbon footprint as a response to climate change. Peter has led on improvements to Dysart Park, Queen Elizabeth Park and the town’s community orchard as part of his role. n

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YOUR HOME, OUR VISION

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NEW 2, 3 or 4 Bedroom homes. Prices from £175,000 Reserve off plan and purchase your brand new 2, 3 or 4 bedroom home. Perfect investment opportunity. Speak to our sales office for more information. Prices from £175,000. Holbeach is a bustling town with many local amenities but with excellent transport links to major towns and cities for leisure and amenities. Holbeach Meadows, Hallgate, Holbeach, Lincs, PE12 7HZ CONTACT: 01406 430940 and www.ashwoodhomes.co.

01406 490590 • www.ashwoodhomes.co 1 GOODISON ROAD, LINCS GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK, SPALDING, PE12 6FY Please Note: Internal photographs reflect the typical style and finish of properties, but exact specifications and room layouts may vary according to individual plot and development. Help to Buy terms and conditions may apply, please call for further details.

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Rawsons Lane, Boston

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The Coach House, Algarkirk

£750,000

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.

An absolutely magical plot with so much opportunity for the right buyer. The Coach House has a private, tree-lined approach which opens up into a fantastic gravel courtyard with the detached former coach house as the central feature with full planning permission to convert into a fabulous four bedroom property. The already converted two bedroom former dairy is complemented by a range of ancillary buildings to include a beautiful garden/dining room and detached guest bedroom with free-standing bath. The secluded woodland grounds approaching an acre, are totally enclosed by a combination of fencing and a beautiful period brick wall. Offering great potential for both residential and commercial use (subject to consents).

Pilleys Lane, Boston

London Road, Kirton

£495,000

This extended four bedroom family home is convenient for Pilgrim Hospital and enjoys a private, established plot with a garden extending to approximately 1/3 acre. There are en-suite facilities to two of the bedrooms and the master suite has an electric staircase which leads up to a home ofﬁce / hobbies room above. There are two reception rooms plus a fabulous garden room which has electrically operated remote control ceiling panels to allow the perfect temperature all year round and enjoys superb views of the gardens. Offered with no onward chain.

£475,000

Situated in the heart of the village within walking distance to many amenities, this most attractive period property and detached shop date back to the late 1800’s. There is also an annexe as well as a detached two storey former coach-house included within the sale, making this unique property one that has the potential to appeal to many different types of buyer. The coach-house comprises two large rooms over two storeys and could be idealy converted into additional accommodation subject to the appropriate consents.

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

• An Exceptional Architect Designed Mansion Located in 2.7 acres of Landscaped Gardens • Superb Family Residence Offering 8 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms FOR SALE • Excellent Entertaining Facilities including 50ft Kitchen/Living Area FREEHOLD WITH • Heated Indoor Swimming Pool with Gymnasium • Atria Games Room with Private Seating Area and Hot Tub VACANT POSSESSION • Sunken Croquet Lawn and Garden Room with Barbecue • Secluded Lake Overlooked by Deck and Marquee Lawn Subject To Contract • Garaging for Over 6 Vehicles and Parking for Over 30 Vehicles

£2.75 Million

WEST SKIRBECK HALL AND PARK London Road | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE21 7HF

• Exceptional Grade II Mansion Set in Over 11 Acres of Secluded Historic Parkland • 4 Reception Rooms, 7 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, Extensive Entertaining Facilities FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH • Landscaped Gardens, Original Architectural Features, VACANT POSSESSION Coach Houses and Outbuildings • Recent Upgrades to Allow for Immediate Use as Superb Holiday Letting Accommodation or a Private Haven

£1.95 Million Subject To Contract

DELAMERE Main Road | Wrangle | Boston | Lincolnshire | PE22 9AN

• Unique Opportunity to Acquire a Large Family Home in ¼ of an Acre of Mature Gardens • Set in Beautiful Mature Gardens with Private Patio • 5 Reception Rooms Comprising 3 Living Rooms, Large Sun Lounge and Dining Room

FOR SALE FREEHOLD WITH VACANT POSSESSION

• 5 Ground Floor Bedrooms with 1 First Floor Bedroom

£425,000

• Large Kitchen with Separate Utility Room, Double Garage

Subject To Contract

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THROUGH THE SEASONS

THROUGH THE

SEASONS January is a time to look ahead and to anticipate all of the joy and unique experiences that each of the four seasons can offer those who live and work in Lincolnshire. This month we’ll set out our plan to enjoy the next 12 months right here in the county! Words: Rob Davis.

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WINTER THE HAXEY HOOD 2022

Around the 14th century, the tradition of the Haxey Hood was invented...

Below: The 2020 Haxey Hood Lord and Boggins. 2021’s event didn’t go ahead since an organised scrap isn’t entirely aligned with the need to socially distance.

6th FEB 2022 It’s a tradition that dates back to the 14th century, although it’s probably not one we’d recommend involvement in, if you’re of a delicate disposition. The Haxey Hood is, for all intents and purposes, a slightly more organised urban brawl, though in recent years attempts have been made to make it a little more civilised.

area off from Yorkshire by the River Don, from Nottinghamshire by the River Idle and from Lincolnshire by the Trent. Hence, with river boundaries all around it, it’s entirely surrounded by watercourses.

And so, The Hood. Back in the 14th century, Lady De Mowbray was out riding and her silk scarf blew away. One of 13 It takes place on 6th January each year on the farmworkers picked it up but was too shy to Isle of Axholme. First things first; isle? return it. His colleague was a little more Yes. Axholme comprises eight parishes forward though, returning the scarf, and including that of Epworth, a town taking the praise. The man who about the size of Bourne. It’s an originally picked up the scarf ‘isle’ by virtue of the fact that was a ‘fool’ for being too shy, The Legend of Sir Cornelius Vermuyden and the worker who falsely drained the area in 1628 accepted her thanks apparand in doing so, cut the ently acted like a ‘lord.’

Tiddy Mun

Vermuyden’s draining of the Ancholme Valley and the Fens apparently angered the bog spirit Tiddy Mun. The legend was first documented in 1891, and an appeased Tiddy’s spirit could prevent flooding of drained areas.

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Today’s Haxey Hood ritual is a modern reenactment of the incident, in which an assigned Lord of the Hood and his 12 Boggins tour four of the area’s public houses and sing bawdy drinking songs before processing to the mounting stone of St Nicholas Church where the fool makes his speech. Traditionally during this welcome address damp straw was lit to ‘smoke the fool,’ although an unfortunate incident one year, during which the fool caught fire, has meant this element of the ritual is no longer practised, somewhat wisely, perhaps. The address ends with the proclamation that during the ritual one should meet a man, knock him down but should refrain from actually hurting them.

This caveat is an indicator that the game is to begin and locals process to Upperthorpe Hill whereupon the ‘hood,’ a 2ft length of stout leather purse be snatched and taken to one of the four public houses. The hood cannot be thrown, and nobody who is in possession of the hood is allowed to run. The game officially ends when the hood is touched by the landlord of one of the four pubs and is then displayed in their hostelry for the following year. Whilst there are no teams, the Boggins are responsible for maintaining order and preventing the repetition of past incidents which have included the demolishing of a fence or two and the denting of motor cars that locals have rather carelessly parked close to the action! n

MUSEUM OF THE MOON 7th FEB 2022 Lincoln Cathedral will host artist Luke Jerram’s Museum of the Moon in February, a rather less expensive way to enjoy a trip into space if your travel budget falls short of Elon Musk’s or Jeff Bezos’ pockets. The art installation is a seven metre round inflatable and internally lit exact replica of the moon, reproduced in high resolution (120dpi), to a scale of 1:500,000. The installation will be in situ from 7th-27th Feb. www.lincolncathedral.com

THE RSPB’S BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH

Above: The ‘Fool’ from 2019 and preparation of his hat with its feathers and official logo. Right: A report in the Epworth Bells newspaper, which was published from 1872 to 2019. This report from 1920 describes the Haxey Hood between the wars.

28th JAN 2022 Over 17,000,000 garden birds were counted last year as part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. The charity asks participants to observe birds in the garden, from your balcony or in your local park for one hour between 28th and 30th January to enable it to compile a ‘crowd-surveyed’ count which identifies the most popular species. Last year’s top five species were identified as the House Sparrow, Blue Tit, Starling, Blackbird and Woodpigeon. The charity says that over the last 50 years, 40m birds have disappeared from the UK’s skies and the Big Garden Birdwatch is a way of monitoring species’ integrity. www.rspb.org.uk

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WINTER ENJOY A WINTER PANTOMIME... Pantomime remains a crucial genre in theatre, because for many youngsters, it’s their first exposure to live theatre

This winter the county’s arts centres and theatres will host their annual pantomimes, with scripts packed with the usual bawdiness and clichés – ‘he’s behind you’ and ‘oh no he isn’t’ spring straight to mind. The modern day We think of the theatre as being quite high brow, today, but music hall pantomime can performances from 1830-1900 trace its heritage were very much working class entertainment, with lots of back to Commedia drinking, rudeness and dell’Arte during the promiscuity! Renaissance in Italy. From around the 17th Gender switching and the general bawdiness century, Scaramouche, Pierrot and Punch were designed to capitalise on the success of were all established characters, and originally the music hall’s most successful characters their appearances were set to music. like Vesta Tilley, and by the late 1800s and Voices were actually banned in Victorian early 1900s, pantomime in the form we now pantomimes until 1843 and a change in know it was established. n licensing restriction – The Theatres Act.

Music Hall Origins

“He’s behind you...!” Panto fun in Lincolnshire This month sees a range of pantomime performances taking places across the county... n 4th December 2021 - 2nd January 2022: Jack & The Beanstalk comes to Grantham’s Guildhall Arts Centre courtesy of Polka Dot Theatre. 01476 406158, guildhallartscentre.com. n 7th December 2021 - 9th January 2022: Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal presents Beauty & The Beast with X-Factor’s Jake Quickenden. 01522 519999, www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk. n 10th December 2021 - 31st December 2022: Grimsby Auditorium presents Cinderella and The Lost Slipper, with Lincolnshire’s Vicki Michelle. 0300 300 0035, grimsbyauditorium.org.uk. n 11th January - 15th January 2022: Family-friendly panto fun as Scunthorpe Little Theatre presents Jack & The Beanstalk at The Plowright Theatre. 01724 290641, scunthorpetheatres.co.uk. n 7th January - 16th January 2022: New Year pantomime fun at Stamford Arts centre with Cinderella and her fairy godmother. 01780 763 203, www.stamfordartscentre.com.

FIVE WINTER EXPERIENCES We’re mostly looking forward to... n Log Fires & Agas: Is there any cosier heat or better scent than that from a real fire? Warm your bare feet in front of a proper fire! n A Sunday Roast: When 2,000 people were surveyed, 45% said their favourite family meal is a family roast. Roast beef for us please! n Walking in Winter: From that crisp air to the feeling of snow underfoot, we adore a winter walk on a Sunday afternoon. n Dark Nights: Some people think dark nights are gloomy. As for us? We love the early dusks and the inky black night skies! n Planning a Holiday: One of the profound pleasures of winter is fantasising about – then booking – a summer getaway!

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DO YOU WANT TO...

BUILD A SNOWMAN?

Over 92% of people admit they love creating figures in the snow – although 87% doubt their ability!

IN THE GARDEN

IN DECEMBER: Prune fruit trees, plant new trees and bushes, and use the time to generally clean up and tidy the garden. n IN JANUARY: Sow seeds for lettuce, summer brassicas and salads, feed the birds and shred that Christmas tree to create compost. n IN FEBRUARY: Divide snowdrops and aconites to create new clusters. Start to chit potatoes and prepare veg beds. n

ON THE TABLE WINTER means locally shot game – partridge, pheasant, and rabbit – or perhaps venison. Casseroles and lovely slow-cooked stews, please, served with warm crusty bread soaked in melted butter. For pudding? You can’t really beat the old favourites; a heavy, suet-ey jam roly poly with lashings of custard, homemade, not from a carton or packet. Delicious! n

Building frozen figures is snow joke for academic Dr James Hind, who works for Nottingham Trent University. The maths boffin has perfected an academic formula for the creation of a ‘perfect’ snowman which takes in several variables when assessing snowman supremacy, including height, number and diameters of snowball tiers, freshness and purity of snow, accessories, outdoor temperature and the ‘golden ratio’ Phi (φ), which is used as a marker for beauty and determines the visual appeal of objects. The formula states that each ball of snow must be in proportion, expressed in the formula Head = φ x Chest, Chest = φ x Legs. That translates into three balls of snow measuring 80cm, 50cm and 30cm respectively. Dr Hind has concluded that the ‘perfect’ snowman is 1.62m in height, wears just three accessories – a hat, scarf and gloves – and has eyes 5cm apart plus a carrot nose that’s 4cm long.

According to the criteria, Jack Frost from the 1998 film of the same name scores 80 points in terms of adherence to the formula. The Snowman from Raymond Briggs’ 1978 animation scores 73 points; Frosty the Snowman from 1969 scores 49 points. Right at the bottom is poor Olaf from Disney’s Frozen based on the 1844 fairytale of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. Olaf scores just 15 points. According to a survey by home insurance company More Than, 92% of British people love making a snowman, but 87% say they don’t feel confident in their ‘snowmanufacturing.’ More practise is needed, it seems, but of the 23.7 days of snowfall or sleet during an average year (the average was taken between 1981 and 2010) the UK has only 15.6 days when the snow has settled on the ground. The most severe snow in the UK was seen between 22nd January and 17th March in 1947, and in June (yes, June!) 1975. n

WEATHERWATCH SUNSHINE & PRECIPITATION: DECEMBER: 46mm 8.2cm 49hrs JANUARY: 47mm 24.4cm 58hrs FEBRUARY: 35mm 10.8cm 77hrs

RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES: DECEMBER: HIGH 8°C, LOW 2°C JANUARY: HIGH 7°C, LOW 2°C FEBRUARY: HIGH 8°C, LOW 2°C

SUNRISE & SUNSET: 1st DECEMBER: 14th DECEMBER: 1st JANUARY: 14th JANUARY: 1st FEBRUARY: 14th FEBRUARY:

07.42 07.56 08.03 07.58 07.36 07.14

15.57 15.53 16.04 16.21 16.51 17.15

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SPRING DISCOVER LINCOLNSHIRE THIS SPRING Last year’s Discover Lincolnshire promotion was online only, but this spring it’ll be back...!

22nd - 30th MAY 2022 May in the UK includes English Tourism Week, and as part of that, Lincolnshire hosts its own Discover Lincolnshire Weekend. Taking part are Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln Castle, The Museum of Lincolnshire Life and The Collection as well the International Bomber Command Centre and attractions in greater Lincolnshire such as North Kesteven’s Mrs Smith’s Cottage and the The Hub centre for crafts and design in Sleaford. Pre-Covid, Lincolnshire’s tourism industry had increased 2.5% from the previous year and broke the £1.5bn barrier for tourism income for the first time. The county attracts around 21m visitors each year, and the sector is thought to directly employ over 20,000 people. n

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EXPERIENCE THE COLOUR AND THE EXCITEMENT OF A MAY FAIR MAY 2022 Across Britain there are 20,000 showmen in the travelling fair industry. Boston’s May Fair usually takes place each year but for obvious reasons, it hasn’t taken place for two years or has at least been scaled back and moved to October. The town can trace its May fair heritage back to at least 1125 and was traditionally a fair to traders in wool and grain, until the 1890s when stalls and rides became the main focus. The town’s charter for a fair dates back to 1308 and the town’s event is one of the top five in the country, in terms of size and popularity with over 10 large rides, and a total of 80 pitches available. n

Image: Dean’s Aerial Photography.

WILD FLOWERS IN LINCOLNSHIRE

ALL NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE WOLDS

SPRING The mere sight of spring bulbs is enough to bring to mind warmer temperatures, better days and bluer skies. Our recommendation is a visit to one of the county’s woodlands for a spring walk to blow away the winter blues. Bourne Woods is a treat, as is Legbourne Wood near Louth, one of the largest ancient woodlands in the county and one with more than its fair share of snowdrops and bluebells. Snipe Dales near Horncastle and Bardney’s Chambers Farm Wood are recommended and spring 2022 will see the opening of Boston’s Dion’s Wood. n

30th APRIL 2022 This year sees the start of a brand new festival for Lincolnshire, the Wolds Outdoor Festival. Building on previous years’ Wold Walking Festival, the new event will feature outdoor activities and challenges in terms of sports, recreation, exploration, discovery and fun. “We want to support local businesses, increase participation in outdoor leisure activities and show how amazing the Lincolnshire Wolds really are,” says the festival’s Karen Edwards, who has organised the event on behalf of ELDC. n www.woldsoutdoorfestival.com.

A SPRING IN YOUR STEP: Five grand days out across Lincolnshire...

n All Balls and Glitter: Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood drops into Grimsby Auditorium for a music, dancing and gossip on 26th March 2022. n Countryside Lincs: The Showground presents Countryside Lincs with eight different zones for families to explore farming, on 10th April. n Market Rasen Racecourse: 17th April sees our local Jockey Club course host a bank holiday raceday, should you fancy fun and a flutter! n The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Lincoln Cathedral’s live theatre, event. Victor Hugo’s play is given a musical makeover, 23rd May to 4th June. n Easter Entertainment: Head to Lincoln’s Doddington Hall for Easter fun plus a display of bulbs in the stately home’s grounds.

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SPRING NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND 2022

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings hosts British Mill Weekend to celebrate Britain’s 300 historic mills 7th 8th MAY 2022 British Mill Weekend takes place in Spring to encourage people to visit and to get to know better these historic buildings with their industrial legacy. Lincoln’s Ellis’ Mill will take Cogglesford Mill is the county’s only remaining watermill and will part, as will be open for National Mills Boston’s Maud Weekend and on other milling HRH The Princess Royal officially days. Its waterwheel has Foster Windmill, opens Heckington Windmill recently been fully and Sibsey Trader 13th October 2017. The Princess is restored. pictured with Charles Pinchbeck. Mill, Heckington’s eight sailed windmill and Moulton Mill as well as Dobson’s Mill in Over 300 mills are taking part in Skegness. It’s thought that as a cereals British Mills Weekend nationally, county, Lincolnshire had in excess of 100 with many hosting live milling windmills in the C19th; Heckington had demonstrations and selling their four mills, Grimsby and Boston had five flour for your spring baking. n each, Gainsborough had nine.

Sleaford’s Cogglesford Mill

Pick Your Own Strawberries May sees bumper berries available right on your doorstep... 1st MAY 2022 We tend to think of strawberries as a high-summer food, treat, but officially May 1st is the beginning of strawberry season. The British Strawberry market, specifically, is worth £775m a year and the berry industry more broadly is worth £1.69bn. 70% of all strawberries purchased in the UK are grown by British farmers, and the season is about six week long, although this becoming longer. In Lincolnshire, visit Syston Fruit Farm (systonparkfarmshop.com) near Grantham, Willows Farm near Skegness (www.willowsfarm.co.uk), Pilgrim Berries in Boston and Doddington Hall (doddingtonhall.com) near Lincoln to pick your own berries. n

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HOW FARMERS & SMALLHOLDERS

HELP A EWE GIVE BIRTH

Ever wondered what happens when a ewe in the throes of labour is in distress? Here’s some insight on how to intervene from shepherdess Louise Fairburn “Nothing prepares you for it,” says Louise Fairburn, a shepherdess in the Lincolnshire Wolds who, in 2021, has over 50 Lincoln Longwool ewes in lamb. “To the uninitiated it’s just a mass of lamb; it’s difficult to work out what and where everything is.”

“If both legs are tucked under the head – a position known as being hung – that’s more serious, and any long labour will see blood rush to the lamb’s head, which puts stress on the youngster, so in this

IN MARCH: Plant summer bulbs like lilies, freesias and crocosmia, deadhead spring bulbs and sow summer perennials. n IN APRIL: Sow hardy annuals like poppies, and marigolds, plant out sweet peas, plant new evergreens and shrubs. n IN MAY: Plant up summer hanging baskets, tie in roses, trim lavender and prune, feed plants with slow-release fertiliser and sow new potato crops. n

ON THE TABLE SPRING dining typically puts one in mind of new season lamb, but in fact, hogget (lamb from an older sheep, typically over a year old) is often more flavoursome, if not as tender. Spring also brings asparagus, the British crop of which is considered available from St George’s Day (23rd April). New potatoes are available from April, and salad leaves are at their best snipped from the garden. n

“Thankfully, nine times out of ten ewes present with the nose and two little hooves poking out of mum and they give birth naturally, with little or no intervention. The next most common scenario, though, is when a ewe presents with one leg forward and one tucked under the head.” “In this scenario, we use as much lubricant as possible and try to manoeuvre a finger under the leg which is facing back to pull it up and out.”

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circumstance it’s sometimes necessary to push the lamb back into its mum – again using lots of lubricant – then manoeuvre it into a better birthing position. Normally labour lasts about half an hour, but a distressed labour can last up to four hours and makes intervention from an experienced vet essential. n

NB: This information is JUST hypothetical and is only for interest’s sake... unless you really know what you’re doing and you’re a vet, farmer or smallholder, we absolutely DON’T advocate giving medical assistance to an animal.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...

WEATHERWATCH SUNSHINE & PRECIPITATION: MARCH: APRIL: MAY:

40mm 2.7cm 107hrs 40mm ZERO 160hrs 45mm ZERO 181hrs

RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE

n 8th MARCH 2022: International Women’s Day. 2022’s theme is #BreakTheBias.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES:

n 18th MARCH 2022: Comic Relief/Red Nose Day. Last year’s event raised £52,025,485.

n 22nd MARCH 2022: National Day of Reflection, Marie Curie’s pandemic awareness day.

MARCH: APRIL: MAY:

n 27th MARCH 2022: Mothering Sunday... don’t forget to order mum a bunch of flowers!

SUNRISE & SUNSET:

n 17th MARCH 2022: St Patrick’s Day, during which 13m pints of Guinness will served.

n 27th MARCH 2022: Daylight Saving Time begins, and the clocks go forward one hour.

n 1st APRIL 2022: April Fool’s Day, originating from Chanticleer in Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.

n 15th APRIL 2022: Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus.

n 17th APRIL 2022: Easter Sunday. Palm Sunday is the week before; 10th April.

n 23rd APRIL 2022: St George’s Day, and the day in which asparagus is in season!

n 30th MAY 2022: Start of National Barbecue Week; 150m barbecues are held annually!

1st MARCH: 14th MARCH: 1st APRIL: 14th APRIL: 1st MAY: 14th MAY:

HIGH 12°C, LOW 5°C HIGH 15°C, LOW 6°C HIGH 18°C, LOW 9°C

06.43 06.14 06.33 06.04 05.30 05.07

17.42 18.04 19.34 19.56 20.25 20.45

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SUMMER A SUMMER OF COUNTY SHOWS

After a two year break, glorious sunny days out at Lincolnshire’s county shows are returning for 2022... 22nd - 23rd JUNE 2022 It’s the 137th event in the history of the Lincolnshire Show in June, and after a two year break, it’ll be very much anticipated. The Lincolnshire Show takes place over 200 acres and comprises 600 trade stands as well as 1,800 horse and pony entries and 1,300 cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. With around 70,000 visitors expected, it’s a show on a scale not seen elsewhere in the county, but more than that, it’s the spirit of the show that the event is most renowned for, a chance to really be proud of the county.

Above: The Lincolnshire Show includes shopping in The Mews, plus 600 trade stands. The event takes place over 200 acres and includes competitive livestock classes for 1,800 horses and 1,300 cattle, pigs, sheep and goats.

“Although we were absolutely devastated to cancel the traditional Lincolnshire Show over the last two years, we’ve been busy behind the scenes planning for a while now, and we can’t wait to reveal more over the coming weeks.” “The annual show, which has been running for 136 years and has always provided the opportunity for the Lincolnshire community and farming world to come together in one place. We hope to continue celebrating the heritage of Lincolnshire and showcase the best the county has to offer, despite these difficult times we’ve faced.” “We would like to invite everyone to be part of our Lincolnshire Show community in 2022, from exhibitors, sponsors and trade stands to farmers, foodies and families.” “As a non-profit making charitable organisation, the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society is passionate about promoting and supporting education, food and farming within the community. With this year’s features and partners still to be announced, the show will recognise the best of rural Lincolnshire with an eclectic mix of entertainment, food, shopping and agriculture.” n

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LIVE MUSIC IN LINCOLNSHIRE 1st JULY 2022 At Scunthorpe’s Baths Hall this summer, you’ve a once in a lifetime opportunity to enjoy the music of Dionne Warwick as the five-time Grammy winner performs hits like I Say a Little Prayer, Walk on By and Do You Know the Way to San José. Tickets £68.60, see www.ticketmaster.co.uk. n 3rd JULY 2022 Announced last month, the Lincolnshire Showground welcomes three-times Brit award winner Rag ‘n’ Bone Man whose biggest his so far has been ‘Human.’ Tickets £39.50, see lphconcertsandevents.co.uk. n 8th JULY 2022 Pop act McFly will host their live concert at the Lincolnshire Showground in July, bringing their pop hits from Five Colours in Her Hair to Obviously. Tickets £54.45, plus parking, see www.gigantic.com for more. n

Right: Lincolnshire staples include the Red Arrows and the brass band of the Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service. Above: Livestock in the main ring.

County Show Calendar: Summer Events Outdoor events to celebrate a life in the countryside throughout 2022... n Cereals, 8th and 9th June: The specialist trade show for the arable farming sector returns in 2022 to Boothby Graffoe with an additional event in Duxford, Cambs. See cerealsevent.co.uk. n Brocklesby Show, 19th June: Held in the country estate of the Earl of Yarborough, with gun dogs and falconry in the main ring plus terrier racing and doghounds; www.brocklesby.co.uk. n Lincolnshire Show, 22nd and 23rd June: The county’s two-day flagship event will feature a flypast by the Red Arrows, main ring entertainment, livestock and farming galore. Expect crowds of over 70,000 visitors over both days, www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk. n Woodhall Spa 1940s Weekend, 9th and 10th July: See www.woodhall-spa-40s-festival.com. n Spilsby Show, 10th July: Fun village show on the edge of the Wolds, www.spilsbyshow.co.uk. n Heckington Show, 30th and 31st July: The UK’s largest village show, taking place over two days in Heckington, with 30,000 visitors and a firework finale, www.heckingtonshow.org.uk. n Revesby Country Fair, 7th August: Country fair on the Revesby Estate with entertainment, events and country pursuits, plus equestrian competitions, www.revesbycountryfair.co.uk.

9th JULY 2022 Also in July, Burghley House will host its Battle Prom classical music concert with fireworks, cannon and Napoleonic cavalry displays. Tickets £39.50, see battleproms.com. n

STEAMPUNK IN THE SUMMER 27th-19th AUGUST 2022 The eclectic aesthetic of Steampunk will return to Lincoln after the Ministry of Steampunk recently signed a five year agreement to hold their annual Asylum festival in the city. The city’s Steampunk weekend is the second busiest weekend in the city after Lincoln’s Christmas Market. It now attracts 100,000 visitors to Uphill Lincoln and is the largest event of its type in the world. n

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SUMMER LINCOLNSHIRE’S BEST BEACHES

If you’re one of the eight million people who visit Lincolnshire’s East Coast each year, you’ll doubtless be looking forward to a summer spent on Lincolnshire’s best beaches for locals...

n ANDERBY CREEK: It’s far quieter than other bustling beaches in more populous areas of the East Coast, and Anderby Creek is ideal for quiet contemplation. The Cloud Bar may not serve wine or beer, but it’s a great place to drink in Lincolnshire’s big skies. n THEDDLETHORPE DUNES, SALTFLEETBY: Over 556 hectares of Theddlethorpe Dunes are a saturatory national nature reserve, with a further 38 hectares managed by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Tidal sands and mudflats are a haven in June for migrant birds, plovers and curlews. n MOGG’S EYE (HUTTOFT BEACH): The relatively quiet nature of Mogg’s Eye beach, at Huttoft, gives it real appeal for beach anglers, swimmers, surfers and walkers. It’s also one of the best beaches in Lincolnshire for enjoying coastal dog walks. n CHAPEL ST LEONARDS: Cheering up Chapel is a series of multi-coloured beach huts built on Chapel Point, the defensive structure built to defend the coast during the second world war. Chapel Point is also home to the new £2m purpose-built Marine Observatory, built in 2018. n SANDILANDS: Back in 1953, a terrible flood devastated the East Coast, claiming the lives of 42 locals and destroying much of the area’s sea bank. Clay was dug out to repair the bank and the flooded pit left behind was Sandilands, which has since established itself as coastal reserve. n CLEETHORPES: Back in summer 2020, Cleethorpes Beach was named by The Trainline as the UK’s second best in the UK (after Margate, on point of fact). The traditional pier, watersports and seaside elements like deckchairs, donkey rides and of course, fish ‘n’ chips all add to its appeal!

LEARNING ABOUT THE COUNTRYSIDE: OPEN FARM SUNDAY 12th JUNE 2022 One very sad omission from last year’s calendar was Open Farm Sunday, which was established in 2006 and has since allowed families to visit real working farms to discover more about the countryside. It’s back this year and in Lincolnshire – the county that feeds the country – it’s a great chance to see how cereals, brassicas, sugar beet and potatoes all contribute to Lincolnshire’s agriculture. Tractor and trailer rides, nature walks, demonstrations and machinery displays are all part of the fun. Find a participating farm or open your own, by visiting www.farmsunday.org. n

THE UK’S NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME MAY TO JULY Each spring, the National Gardens Scheme publishes its ‘yellow book,’ a guide to 3,500 gardens across the UK that you can visit. Most gardens are open between May and July, and in Lincolnshire there’s a vast number of garden highlights to enjoy. Speaking of gardens, Goltho Gardens near Market Rasen, Easton Walled Garden near Grantham and Belton House’s grounds are all worth a visit in summer. For specific openings and dates, see www.ngs.org.uk. n

TAKE PART IN THE HARVEST Blue Flag Appeal: The Blue Flag award is given by the Foundation for Environmental Education to those beaches which maintain 33 targets over four categories. These include provision for environmental education, good water quality, established environmental management strategies, and good provision for safety and services. In Lincolnshire the beaches of Cleethorpes, Skegness, Mablethorpe, Ingoldmells and Sutton on Sea all have Blue Flag status, making them the among the top 77 beaches in the UK.

JUNE And if you’re still seeking more ways to commune with nature, what about helping to bring Belvoir Fruit Farm’s elderflower harvest in? Each year the farm invites pickers to comb the hedgerows and will pay cash for kilos of elderflower heads. They’re used in the firm’s beloved elderflower cordials and pressés. n

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HOW TO MEET THE QUEEN...

A ROYAL APPOINTMENT If you happen upon the monarch, it’s good to know the correct etiquette, so we’ve put together some royal pointers for a memorable meeting with the monarch! 2rd JUNE 2022 2022 will see a year long series of Platinum Jubilee celebrations to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on the throne, having ascended on 6th Feb 1952 at just 25 years of age. Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 2th June will provide an extended bank holiday, the lighting of Jubilee Beacons, a Trooping of the Colour with 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians, plus a Service of Thanksgiving on Friday 3rd June and Platinum Party at the Palace on Saturday 4th June and a Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5th June. A Jubilee Pageant will also take place, featuring 5,000 people on Buckingham Palace Road. If you’re lucky enough to be in the vicinity of Her Majesty during her Jubilee year, you’ll need to be mindful of established etiquette when meeting the monarch.

Wait until being presented to The Queen and in the first instance, address her as Your Majesty. Subsequently, the correct form of address is Ma’am – rhyming with ham, not arm. Turning your back on The Queen or touching her (e.g.: trying to shake her hand) is frowned upon unless she presents her hand to shake. Men are obliged to perform a simple neck bow – not a full on theatrical bow – whilst women may curtsy: again, a slight bob; you’re not in a limbo competition. Stand when The Queen stands, never eat before Her Majesty starts to dine, never ask for autographs or selfies or take photographs of the engagement, and when The Queen moves her handbag from the left arm to the right arm, that’s a signal that the conversation is over, and never eat garlic prior to meeting The Queen... it’s her pet hate! n

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IN MAY: Plant up hanging baskets, and plant out summer bedding plants and tender annuals – sunflowers, cosmos, nasturtiums. Prune spring shrubs. n

IN JUNE: Keep on top of weeding, deadhead roses and poppies, harvest lavender to use in baking and crafting, enjoy salad crops and the first potatoes. n IN JULY: Continue to deadhead bedding plants and perennials. n

ON THE TABLE SUMMER Plenty of rain after new potato crops are planted in March or April means a bumper crop of larger tates in May and June. Tomatoes are one of the easiest and most enjoyable fruits of vegetables to grow in your own garden. Enjoy pick your own soft fruit like strawberries and raspberries too. July is also National Picnic Month, so enjoy some al fresco family dining too! n

WEATHERWATCH SUNSHINE & PRECIPITATION: MAY: JUNE: JULY:

47mm 2.7cm 181hrs 47mm ZERO 181hrs 41mm ZERO 192hrs

RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES: MAY: JUNE: JULY:

HIGH 18°C, LOW 9°C HIGH 21°C, LOW 12°C HIGH 23°C, LOW 14°C

SUNRISE & SUNSET: 1st MAY: 14th MAY: 1st JUNE: 14th JUNE: 1st JULY: 14th JULY:

05.30 05.07 04.46 04.40 04.45 04.57

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AUTUMN CELEBRATING LINCOLNSHIRE DAY IN 2022

The observance of Lincolnshire Day began in 2006, recognising 9,000 protestors’ objections to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries... 1st OCTOBER 2022 That tyrant in a codpiece, Henry VIII, was pretty much running amok in October of 1536. He was already onto his third wife, Jane Seymour, having bumped off his second ‘happily ever after’ Anne Boleyn and consigned Katherine of Aragon to a life as consort.

Henry was also in the process of disbanding the country’s monasteries, priories and convents. At the time there were around 900 religious houses in England, with 12,000 religious people in a population of about 500,000, about one adult male in 50 in the country was a member of a religious order. 1534’s Act of Supremacy and the subsequent First Suppression Act of 1534 was opposed strongly in Louth and at St James’ Church just after vespers on 1st October 1536, monk and shoemaker Nicholas Melton and about 22,000 supporters from Market Rasen, Caistor and Horncastle beat to death Dr. John Raynes, Chancellor of the Diocese of Lincoln, and one of Cromwell’s commissioners. The group marched on Lincoln Cathedral and though many who led the protests, such as Louth’s ‘Captain Cobbler’ were hung, drawn and quartered, the rebellion had already spread to Yorkshire, Cumberland, Northumberland and Lancashire. The uprising is remembered on 1st October on what is now known as Lincolnshire Day. n 32

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CRUNCH TIME IN THE ORCHARD: APPLE DAY AT GUNBY HALL A CELEBRATION OF OUR HERITAGE APPLE VARIETIES OCTOBER Spilsby’s Gunby Hall and its links to Tennyson have ensured the Grade I listed 42room, constructed in 1700 for William Massingberg, and its 100 acres of gardens have been immaculately preserved. Gifted to the National Trust in 1944, the estate’s Victorian walled gardens are equally beautiful and are also home to no fewer than 54 varieties of apples. The grounds are open from February to November, and in October, there’s a dedicated Apple Day with a pergola of apples, mostly from the late 1920s to the 1940s. Also on site are apple experts and apple press demonstrations. The oldest apple tree on site, planted in the Orchard Cottage grounds is Catshead, a variety known from 1629. The most recent variety is Winter Gem bred in 1985 and introduced to the nursery in 1993. n

REDISCOVER THE MAGNA CARTA

A SPOOKY GHOST WALK IN LINCOLN

SEPTEMBER Back in 2015, the new Magna Carta vault opened at Lincoln Castle to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Lincoln’s Magna Carta, signed in 1215 and the Charter of the Forest (1217) which have enshrined the rights of British people ever since. Lincoln’s Magna Carta, for a long while, hung unnoticed on the wall of an office in the Diocese of Lincoln until the incredible historic document was recognised. Since then, it’s been displayed in Lincoln Castle and is one of just two surviving copies here in the UK.

OCTOBER Just in time for halloween, take a spooky ghost walk around Uphill Lincoln and discover the darker side of our otherwise very lovely city. The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk runs all year round, but we think they’re best enjoyed in October. The Lincoln Ghost walk has been running since 1996 and today, tours run on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and bank holidays at 7pm from the Tourist Information Centre in Castle Square. We recommend making contact prior to turning up. Admission £6/adults.

Visit Lincoln Castle (lincolncastle.com) in September for Magna Carta-themed events.

Call 01673 857574 or see www.lincolnghostwalks.co.uk.

AUTUMN HIGHLIGHTS: Autumn treats to warm up your season...

n Gravity Festival: September 2022 sees a celebration of local boy Sir Isaac Newton as we celebrate the role of science technology and maths. n The Burghley Horse Trials: A world class sporting fixture and country show on Stamford’s country estate, from 1st - 4th September 2022. n The Navy Lark: An affectionate pastiche ‘starring’ Kenneth Williams, Tony Hancock & Sid James. Louth’s Riverhead Theatre, 17th September. n Lincoln’s 10k Run: Hopefully 2022’s won’t be as damp and rainy as this year’s event... it takes place on 18th September 2022. n Sensational Sixties: Skegness’s Embassy Centre hosts the Sensational 60s Experience on 12th November 2022, see embassytheatre.co.uk.

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AUTUMN SEE SEALS AT DONNA NOOK They’re a favourite for photographers, but it’s wise to approach seals at Donna Nook with caution

Below: One of last year’s grey seal pups, taken by Lu Lovecock.

Each year more than 2,000 seals are born at Donna Nook, just off the Lincolnshire East Coast. It’s a magnificent sight, but an annual event which, rather sadly, has become a bit of a victim of its own success. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is keen to discourage people from visiting in large numbers, and reiterate that mums with pups can be very protective of their young. With similar teeth to dogs, they can inflict a nasty bite, and are best viewed through a long lens, if in person at all. Britain’s population of grey seals constitutes about 40% of the world population, so Donna Nook is becoming an increasingly important

habitat for the creatures, comprising 10km of coastline adjacent to the Saltfleetby and Theddlethorpe National Nature Reserve. A whopping 60,000 visitors during the pupping season means that when Covid hit and the need to facilitate social distancing arose, a ticketing system was put into place, limiting the number of visitor to the site to just 600 people a day, arranged over four time slots.

The pups, when born, are fluffy and white, and remain on land until their body weight trebles and they shed Deer Rutting in their white coat. Adult grey seals weigh between 200kg and 300kg and are often 2.5 metres in length. n In the UK, deer rutting takes place

Lincolnshire

from October. Stay back when the stags are bellowing and roaring, as competition can become quite fierce. View deer at Belton House, Grantham.

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READY? SET? BAKE!

GBBO RETURNS FOR 2022 Prepare to fret over soggy bottoms and uneven sponges as Great British Bakeoff is set to return...

IN THE GARDEN

IN SEPTEMBER: Hopefully some last minute sunshine and a chance to prune the lavender and wisteria. Plant spring bulbs like daffodils, crocus and hyacinth. n IN OCTOBER: Time to clean up all of those fallen leaves and to clean paths so they don’t develop algae and moss, resulting in slippery surfaces. n IN NOVEMBER: Plant onion, shallot and garlic, prune apple and pear trees. n

ON THE TABLE AUTUMN October sees Apple Day celebrated on 21st October, coinciding with the harvest of eating apples in local orchards. For pudding, then, we’ll have an apple crumble or apple pie with dulce de leche, and lots of lovely cherries, blackberries and other hedgerow fruits. Elsewhere? Time for stews and soups, with crusty bread dripping in warm butter. n

Ready? Set? Bake! 2022 will see the return of the Great British Bakeoff and a trend for baking very much enjoying a resurgence in our part of the world. Keen to make the most of your baking? We’ll point you, then, in the direction of The Clandestine Cake Club, a group of dedicated bakers who meet in secret and engage in friendly competition to create bakes on a monthly theme. The group is a national one but operates on a local level with groups in Lincoln,

Louth, Stamford and Newark, enjoying creating and then sampling each others’ bakes, with one competitor named the group’s best baker each month, for more information see traditionalhomebaking.com. 2022’s GBBO bakers are selected in January, after a seven page application form and an in-person interview. Filming takes place between May and July with each of the contestants having to sign a non-disclosure agreement as to the outcome of the competition until broadcast. n

WEATHERWATCH SUNSHINE & PRECIPITATION: SEPTEMBER: 50mm ZERO 139hrs OCTOBER: 69mm 1mm 108hrs NOVEMBER: 58mm 2mm 59hrs

RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE RAINFALL SNOWFALL SUNSHINE

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY... n 1st - 4th SEPTEMBER 2022: Burghley Horse Trials takes place in Stamford.

n 9th SEPTEMBER 2022: 20th anniversary of Rob Davis’s tenure as Pride Magazines’ editor.

n 25th OCTOBER 2022: British summertime ends; clocks go back Sunday 30th October. n 31st OCTOBER 2022: Halloween, make sure you’ve sweets in for trick or treaters.

n 5th NOVEMBER 2022: Guy Fawkes night, expect fireworks on Friday 5th & Saturday 6th. n 11th NOVEMBER 2022: Remembrance falls on a Friday in 2022, Sunday is the 13th.

n 18th NOVEMBER 2022: Children In Need; the event has raised over £1bn since 1980.

SEPTEMBER: HIGH 20°C, LOW 11°C OCTOBER: HIGH 16°C, LOW 8°C NOVEMBER: HIGH 11°C, LOW 5°C

SUNRISE & SUNSET: 1st SEPTEMBER: 14th SEPTEMBER: 1st OCTOBER: 14th OCTOBER: 1st NOVEMBER: 14th NOVEMBER:

06.11 06.32 06.59 07.21 06.52 07.15

19.49 19.19 18.40 18.11 16.35 16.14

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

Schools & Colleges Here, we profile some of the best independent schools and colleges, across Lincolnshire offering the very best education the region has to offer... Words: Rob Davis. Pictured: St Hugh’s School, Woodhall Spa.

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

St Hugh’s School

“Prioritising wellbeing and exciting learning…”

At St Hugh’s School we are passionate about providing the widest range of opportunities for every child.Underpinning what we do is the care and support needed for every pupil to thrive throughout their education and wherever their aspirations take them. As part of their learning journey, we prioritise wellbeing, happiness and exciting learning. With Nursery provision from age two right through to Year 8, we are privileged to be able to shape the young lives of so many children. From day one, even our very youngest children benefit from specialist teaching in French, Music and PE, as well as Swimming in our heated indoor pool. The ability of our Year 8 pupils to work independently can be directly traced from the excitement of our ‘Independent Iguanas’ in Reception – 40

the foundations laid in Early Years are the foundations for the education that is offered throughout the school and this culminates in their Independent Project Qualification. This is a fascinating opportunity to explore and research a topic about which they are passionate and introduces the skills they will take with them into their next school. Our children talk routinely about being curious, about teamwork and being reflective. These attributes stand them in brilliant stead for their future and we are dedicated to developing the whole self. With so much more to offer, we firmly believe the best way to get a feel for our School and Nursery is to come and visit us. n To book a visit, please email office@st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk, or alternatively, call 01526 352169 or see www.st-hughs.lincs.sch.uk.

Lincoln Minster School

“Providing an inspiring education, for life...”

At Lincoln Minster School we are very proud of our school and welcome visitors to come and see our facilities at one of our Open Days. We are proudly non-selective, offering an all-through education in a nurturing and stimulating environment We aim to provide an environment that sets high expectations, facilitating stretch and challenge, where each child is stimulated to fulfil their potential in preparation for the next stage of their education and future employment. Through an inspiring curriculum, exciting clubs, activities and trips, excellent academic and pastoral support, and dedicated and caring staff, we provide each and every one of our pupils with an ‘education for life.’

Through encouraging active involvement in a wide variety of inclusive co-curricular opportunities pupils are engaged in school life, engendering a spirit of community and co-operation. At LMS we value everyone equally, building self-esteem and self-respect by demonstrating respect and care for people, ideas and our environment. We recognise the importance of things that enrich life beyond material possessions, which contribute to a sense of wellbeing and fulfilment We are now offering Personal Tours by appointment only which are ideal for a first visit, they are designed to give you a broad overview of the school. Please call us for more details. n For more information visit www.lincolnminsterschool.co.uk or call 01522 5551300.

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School of Artisan Food

“Learn how to bake, butcher, create patisserie and more!”

Want to take your baking to the next level or perfect your patisserie proficiencies? Perhaps you would like to learn more about cheese-making, preserving, or how to craft the perfect pie? Set in the heart of the tranquil country estate of Welbeck in Nottinghamshire, The School of Artisan Food provides a beautiful environment for learning all about creating delicious food. It aims to truly fire you up about the art and business of sustainable artisan food production with its wide range of hands-on courses that are taught by world-class award-winning tutors. From baking and patisserie to charcuterie, cheese-making, foraging, preserving and pickling, the courses cater for all levels; teaching complete beginners as well as professionals.

The School of Artisan Food also delivers a Foundation Degree in Artisan Food Production alongside Nottingham Trent University. And for those who have dreams of starting their own artisan business, the school offers food-business start-up courses. Through creative workshops and practical exercises, you can learn how to test out your ideas and develop a business. Established as a not-for-profit company, the school’s aim was always to inspire the wider community and make artisan food more accessible. Today it is well known for teaching all about creating healthy, sustainable, and delicious food – and in a fun way. And its unique location within stunning parkland simply adds to the experience. n Call 01909 532171 for more or see www.schoolofartisanfood.org. 41

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SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

Riseholme College

“Providing a specialist technical education...”

Riseholme College is one of the UK’s leading land-based educational institutions specialising in Agriculture, Animal Management, Equine and Sport. Over the last 70 years, multi-million-pound investments in facilities and resources has seen the learning environmental at Riseholme go from strength to strength. On-site facilities include: l A brand-new Centre for Agri-Food Technology (part of the Lincolnshire Institute of Technology collaboration), which specialises in delivering higher-level technical skills to improve productivity, reduce skills gaps and support industry. l Agri-Tech Health and Nutrition Centre with professional kitchens and dedicated laboratories. l Recently developed Roundhouse to house Lincolnshire Red Cattle. 42

l Specialist Animal Management Unit which is home to array of species. l A dedicated Equine Centre with a mix of indoor and outdoor arenas and a rider performance suite. l Sports and Health Science Centre, complete with gym, multi-use sports hall and outdoor 3G pitch. Riseholme College’s Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith, says: “Riseholme is designed to make sure students are work-ready by the time they complete their studies, meaning they are fully equipped to launch exciting careers in a range of industries. We provide outstanding tuition by experts in their field, stunning campus facilities and worldclass industry partnerships.” n Information on the college’s range of courses are available online at www.riseholme.ac.uk or by calling 01522 304600.

Lincolnshire Cookery School “An enjoyable experience or a great gift for a loved one!”

Lincolnshire Cookery School allows you to learn to cook like a professional, in a peaceful rural setting. “We’re farmers, so we understand the fundamental idea of field to plate,” says founder Fiona Lucas. “Our experiences and location inspire us to produce quality, tasty and ‘want more’ dishes and it’s a joy to share them with our students.” “I’m a qualified Chef owning a Public House and Restaurant by the age of 34 when I then met my husband Mark (the farmer). I then had a slight change in my career and qualified as a Teacher through Hull University moving onto teach cookery in Young Offenders Prison & Pupil Referral Units in Yorkshire.” “I have over 35 years of experience in the catering and

the eduction sector, so those who know me say I have a huge personality... they’ll also add that I’m very passionate about cooking and wine!” “Our cookery courses include a short demonstration followed by ‘hands-on’ cooking with tutoring to your own specific requirements.” The school’s courses include courses for young people, world cuisine courses, pies, sauces, fish and fine dining, plus courses for those with a sweet tooth or specialist diets. Bread making courses and seasonal courses are also held, and online, you can see which courses are running month by month. Gift vouchers are available too, and the courses are a great way to spend time with a friend or family member. n Call 07989 412603 or see www.lincolnshirecookeryschool.com.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On... GRANTHAM

WEDNESDAY 12th JANUARY

LINCOLN

TUESDAY 25th JANUARY

JONNY KERRY QUARTET

SUGGS – A LIFE IN THE REALM OF MADNESS

The Jonny Kerry Quartet is an acoustic ensemble inspired by Gypsy Jazz, New Musette, Classical & Tango music. The quartet performs dynamic and lyrical arrangements of both standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse international rhythms and musical idioms. The quartet is led by accordionist and singer Jonny Kerry and completed with guitarists Harry Diplock, Ducato Piotrowski and Mike Green on double bass.

To miss this event would be... er... Madness. That’s because Nutty Boys frontman Suggs will appear in Lincoln in January to explain why, as he’s said himself: ‘fame is a tightrope and I’ve fallen off many times...’ With help from Deano his trusty pianist, he tells his story in words and music with the help of some Madness classics and a couple more ‘what he wrote all on himself.’ Expect House of Fun, It Must Be Love, and Our House. n New Theatre Royal, Lincoln, Clasketgate, Lincoln LN2 1JJ. Tickets £30.50, from 7.30pm. See www.newtheatreroyallincoln or call 01522 519999.

n Christ Church, Finkin Street, Grantham 01780 755007, www.guildhallartscentre.com, from 7.30pm, £15. LOUTH

SATURDAY 22nd JANUARY

Back to the 80s in Lincoln

THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE ARRIVES IN LINCOLN, WITH DRY ICE, SYNTH POP AND UNABASHED EXTRAVAGANCE...

LINCOLN

FRIDAY 28th JANUARY

CALLING PLANET EARTH: LIVE Calling Planet Earth is a brand A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Eras of All Time – The Electrifying 80s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Depeche Mode, Omd, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many, many more! It’s retro music and a truly enjoyable experience! n Tickets £26.95, 7.30pm, Engine Shed, Lincoln 01522 837400.

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHEN PRESENTED BY KEITH JAMES The Songs of Leonard Cohen, stripped back, desolate, naked and sensual. Featuring Suzanne, Joan of Arc, Hallelujah and more... Enigmatic and mysterious, Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with awry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken. Here, his words are given new life and a new resonance. n From 7.30pm, tickets £16 at Louth’s Riverhead Theatre, call 01507 600350 or see www.louthriverheadtheatre.com.

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ST PETERSBURG CLASSIC BALLET PRESENT THE NUTCRACKER

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SATURDAY 8th JANUARY

COLIN WALSH’S MESSIAEN’S LA NATIVITÉ

Experience Colin Walsh in concert on the grand Father Willis organ of the Cathedral, performing La Nativité Du Seigneur. Talented Colin has been Organist Laureate at the Cathedral since 2003. Specialising in 19th and 20th century French organ music,

he recently recorded a CD of Bach in Lincoln Cathedral and Dupré and Demessieux from the famous Cavaillé-Coll organ of St Ouen, Rouen. Olivier Messiaen’s 1935 masterpiece is considered to be one of the greatest Organ compositions of all time and the acoustics of the Cathedral are sufficiently sublime to do this piece justice. n £6, from 7pm, see www.lincolncathedral.com

ABBA Forever in Stamford ONE OF THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST AND BEST ABBA TRIBUTE ACTS IS HERE TO WARM UP YOUR WINTER

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Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet return to Baths Hall in with Tchaikovsky’s perennial favourite, The Nutcracker. A full orchestra complements the purity of the dancing and traditional staging, to bring a taste of imperial Russia to the UK. This spectacular new version features stunning baroque designs and is a delightfully festive tale, the perfect treat for the whole family. The timeless story of Clara’s adventure with her Nutcracker Prince is ballet perfection.

Based on Shaw’s Pygmalion My Fair Lady features the pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins who is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle, keen to improve her prospects. Including many of your favourite musical songs: I Could Have Danced All Night, I’m Getting Married In The Morning, Wouldn’t It Be Lovely and On the Street Where You Live.

n From 7.30pm, tickets from £23.45, at Bath’s Hall, Scunthorpe, 01724 290641, www.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk.

n Tickets £16 (£13/senior), from 7.30pm and 2.15pm, Grimsby Auditorium, 0300 300 0035, grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.

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SUNDAY 30th JANUARY

ABBA FOREVER

Forever ABBA is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world’s greatest pop group. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail by this a seven-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, bass, and drums. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the line-

up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a wellpolished and gently humorous show. The wonderful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all performers on stage. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top class musicianship and an all live performance ensures that the Forever ABBA Show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular. n Stamford Corn Exchange, 01780 766455, tickets £23.50, www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk. 47

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This month we reveal the winners of our 2021 Good Food Awards. Back in October we invited our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, coffee shops and food & drink producers... Words: Rob Davis.

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of the Year We’re delighted to announce our 2021 winner is South Rauceby’s exceptional Bustard Inn... WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR in a truly exceptional restaurant? As far as we’re concerned the qualities it should embody are good food – that’s a given – but also a warm welcome.

With the arrival of Josh Singleton, former Masterchef: The Professionals competitor who has headed up the kitchen more recently, quality is assured.

There should be great synergy between the kitchen team and those at front of house, plus a sense of creativity and flair both in the presentation of dishes but also the choice of flavours which are employed in dishes, from starter to dessert.

What’s really nice, though, is that whilst The Bustard Inn is a smart place to dine, with a great menu, it has also retained a lovely country pub feel. It’s smart enough to feel like a treat, well-priced enough to offer quality without stinging the wallet, relaxed enough to avoid that feeling of standing on ceremony. The Bustard Inn has a lovely balance of being an enjoyable high quality but accessible place to visit.

Back in October we asked all of our readers to nominate their favourite restaurants, and happily, those nominated came from moreorless every village and town across Lincolnshire. With a location pretty much equidistant from Sleaford, Grantham, Newark and Lincoln, South Rauceby’s Bustard Inn can draw diners in from quite a radius. It’s worth the visit too, as the former malthouse and brewery has been around since 1860, formerly serving thirsty workers from the Rauceby Estate with their well earned pint. It was extensively renovated in 2007 and has remained a quality country pub restaurant since. For the past three years it has been owned by Lesley and Julian Lonsdale who were determined that relaxed quality was their aim for the place, moving forward. 52

Fussy or extensive menus are a bugbear of ours, and happily, The Bustard has just a single menu for lunchtime and evening service respectively, with five starters, main courses and four desserts. That’s a broad enough choice to ensure you’ll find something which appeals whilst also ensuring the kitchen team can concentrate on ensuring the consistency and quality of each dish. Local ingredients are used where quality allows. Each dish is glorious in its colour and presentation, and flavours are well-judged. In short, there’s nothing to dislike about The Bustard Inn... just ask our readers! n

What’s really nice, though, is that whilst The Bustard Inn is a smart place to dine, with a great menu, it has also retained a lovely country pub feel...

Top: Lesley & Julian Lonsdale (centre) with Head Chef Josh Singleton (seated) and the team at South Rauceby’s Bustard.

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Also highly commended by our readers The restaurants our readers also voted for in our 2021 awards...

n Winteringham Fields (above):

Home to Colin McGurran, Gareth Bartrum and the team, this super establishment is North Lincolnshire’s only Michelin Star restaurant, offering an eight course tasting menu for £99. Tel: 01724 733096, www.winteringhamfields.co.uk. n The Jew’s House:

Located on The Strait in Lincoln, Gavin Aitkenhead and Samantha Tomkins work hard in the kitchen and at front of house respectively to create a polished experience. Established in 2006, it’s one of the county’s best restaurants, in one of the city’s oldest and most beautiful buildings. Tel: 01522 524851, www.jewshouserestaurant.co.uk. n The Brownlow Arms:

An exceptional pub restaurant which was named in The Good Pub Guide as Lincolnshire Dining Pub of the Year. The place has recently gained a fresh infusion of talent in the form of new head chef Dean. Tel: 01400 250234, www.thebrownlowarms.com. 53

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

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Café, Coﬀee Shop or Bistro of the Year 2021 A wonderful win for Doddington Hall just a stone’s throw from the centre of Lincoln... WE’VE RESERVED the second category of our Good Food Awards to champion Lincolnshire businesses which offer lighter bites, lunchtime service, afternoon tea and daytime dining. It’s a category into which Doddington Hall’s café falls, although the name is a bit of a misnomer because the range of burgers, fish and chip dishes, jacket potatoes and flatbreads on offer well exceed the remit of a traditional café.

“Here at Doddington Hall we are proud to showcase high quality seasonal produce from our own Estate and local suppliers. We have our own herd of Lincoln Red Cattle for all our beef dishes, plentiful game, our own honey and foraged wild garlic along with fantastic year-round produce from our walled Kitchen Garden. Beyond the Estate, we seek out the best local growers and producers from Lincolnshire and surrounding counties,” says Jonny Richardson. n

The country house was built in the late 1590s for a local lawyer and is Grade I listed. The Jarvis family inherited the estate in 1829 and the lineage can be traced to Claire and James Birch who took the house on in 2006. Since then, the estate has been home to retailers of home and clothing wares, as well as its bike shop, Bauble Barn over the festive season, and its very successful farm shop. A natural partner for the farm shop was a really good café and with a kitchen garden adjacent, Doddington Hall is now able to serve as an ambassador for Lincolnshire produce which it grows, sells and also utilises to create its café menu. Left: Restaurant Manager Amy Foster and her team celebrate winning our Café of the Year award for 2021. Above: Afternoon tea in Doddington Hall’s café, and an award-winning farm shop... what more could you want?

Also highly commended by our readers n Tablez Café Bistro:

Located just off Sleaford’s Southgate, Tablez is run by Mesut and Gemma Palabiyik and was established in 2016. It has already had to expand to meet demand and has created a new roof terrace ideal for spring and summer dining. The term café is a bit of an understatement; it’s a great place for daytime and evening dining, with the odd Turkish night held through the year as well, for added culinary interest. Tel: 01529 300922. n The Pink Pig, Scunthorpe:

A superb farm park with the Greedy Pig and Oink cafés, plus a really good farm shop. Tel: 01724 844466, www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk. n Lawsons Bistro, Lincoln:

Exceptional menu of dishes that would put most dedicated fine dining restaurants to shame – maple roasted pork belly and 12hr braised beef. Head Chef Paul Fields spend the previous decade at Brown’s Pie Shop on Steep Hill before establishing Lawsons in 2018. Tel: 01522 520202 www.lawsonsbarandbistro.co.uk. 55

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

Best International Dining Restaurant Enjoy Mediterranean dining at Scunthorpe’s San Pietro, the home of truly impressive cuisine! ABOUT 1,898 MILES from Lincolnshire is the village of Villalba, in the Sicilian province of Caltanissetta. The place is regarded for great food, but if that’s a little too far to travel, we’re relieved to say that Scunthorpe is a good deal more convenient. Pietro Catalano is from Villalba but settled in Lincolnshire with his wife Michelle, and after a few years spent working for Michelin Star chef Giorgio Locatelli, Pietro and Michelle established San Pietro in 2003. Today the place has two AA rosettes and 14 seriously smart bedrooms in a 19th century Grade II listed former windmill. When we invited our readers to recommend their favourite Lincolnshire restaurant 56

offering international cuisine, we has a sneaking suspicion that San Pietro would come highly recommended. There’s something sunny and happy about Mediterranean cuisine, for a start, and authentic dishes from the region are typically predicated upon fresh ingredients, presented simply with a minimum of fuss. Accordingly, the hallmarks of the dining experience at San Pietro are key ingredients which are allowed to come to the fore with a choice of dining via the ‘Menu del Giorno,’ or an à la carte option. There’s aso a tasting menu which can be pre-booked if you’re seeking to give Pietro

and his team the chance to really show off their talents over nine courses. Most diners’ experience of Mediterranean cuisine is limited to very Anglicised Italian restaurants which offer little innovation and just the usual pizza and pasta dishes. Happily San Pietro is the exception to the rule. It’s a really stylish restaurant with a great feel and, more to the point, an absolutely knockout provision of dishes which are as delicious as they are beautiful. Pietro and Michelle have done a really great job of establishing San Pietro, and if you’ve yet to enjoy the authentic taste of Pietro’s home, we can definitely recommend it! n

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Also highly commended by our readers International dining suggestions courtesy of our readers’ votes...

n The Agra, Sleaford (above):

It’s really refreshing to encounter a restaurant whose cuisine is authentic, and the Chenni and Bengali dishes created by Leeneth ‘LK’ Karim at The Agra are not only truly authentic, they’re beautifully prepared too. LK’s expertise hails from his time at Bindi Restaurant, which pioneered the world’s hottest curry, but his milder dishes are just as flavoursome! A definite recommendation! Tel: 01529 305900 www.theagra.co.uk. n Orbis & Hoppi Dorri:

Orbis & Hoppi Dorri are sister restaurants located on Stamford’s All Saints’ Street. Orbis provides dazzling cuisine with worldwide influences, whilst Hoppi Dorri is a Japanese fusion experience offering sushi to go. Tel: 01780 669950 www.hdsushi.co.uk. n Zucchi, Woodhall Spa:

Great Mediterranean dining in the heart of Woodhall Spa, beloved by our readers. Tel: 01526 354466 www.zucci.org. 57

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

Lincolnshire’s Best ‘Restaurant with Rooms’ You’ll sleep in comfort and luxury at The Petwood Hotel, the county’s best ‘restaurant with rooms...’ IT’S COLD OUTDOORS, and more than a little dark, too. So, after you’ve enjoyed your meal, instead of wending your weary way home, opt for a restaurant with rooms and save yourself the journey. It’s really satisfying to find a restaurant whose accommodation is as good as their dining experience, and that’s exactly the recommendation we’ve asked our readers to make in this category. You’ve voted for Woodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel, and it’s easy to see why. Whether you visit in winter, spring, summer or autumn, it’s always a pleasure to wake up in one of Lincolnshire’s best loved and most wellestablished hotels, with its 53 bedrooms all classically styled and enjoying their setting

in the Edwardian hotel with its Harold Peto landscaped gardens and 30 acres of grounds. Head Chef Philip Long and his brigade provide AA rosette standard dining via an à la carte menu comprising seven starters, 12 main courses and seven desserts, all infused with a number of ingredients from local suppliers. Also on offer is a lunchtime service menu comprising lighter ‘small plates,’ salads and sandwiches. Anything else? Well, afternoon tea is a definite recommendation, and we’ll urge you to keep an eye on the hotel’s events programme which provides plenty of fun such as theatre in the grounds and comedy dining evenings based on programmes like Only Fools and Fawlty Towers. n

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Also highly commended by our readers n Washingborough Hall:

Classic country house style, in a gorgeous Grade II listed Georgian country house hotel. We’re not sure which is the most outstanding feature of Washingborough Hall; either its 20 beautiful rooms – including its two four-poster rooms – or the hotel’s location just a few miles from the centre of Lincoln. Dining wise, owner Lucy Herring is a Cordon Bleu trained chef. Tel: 01522 790340, www.washingboroughhall.com. n The George of Stamford:

The beautiful Georgian town of Stamford remains a stunning place to visit, and one of its most revered dining rooms is The George. The hotel’s oak panelled dining room offers old-school luxury and service, whilst its bedrooms are very good ambassadors for the character and comfort of this 900 year old coaching inn. Tel: 01780 750750, www.georgehotelofstamford.com. n The Old Bakery, Lincoln:

White chocolate and peanut butter tart with raspberry jelly, raspberry sorbet, sugar shard.

One of the most wellregarded hotels in Lincoln, The Old Bakery has just three bedrooms. Low ceilings, lots of character, and it dates back to 1837, so if you’re looking to enjoy first class dining with accommodation right in the centre of Lincoln, this rustic family-run restaurant is a gem. Tel: 01522 576057 www.theold-bakery.co.uk. 59

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

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Also highly commended by our readers The best local food producers and retailers courtesy of our readers’ own votes... n Poacher Cheese, Ulceby:

A herd of 230 Holstein Fresian cows help Tim and Simon Jones to produce the county’s best-known local cheese. There are other cheesemakers in the county, of course, but creamy and rich Lincolnshire Poacher is synonymous with the county. Tel: 01507 466987, www.lincolnshirepoachercheese.com n Myers Bakery, Horncastle:

Best Lincolnshire Food Producer or Retailer Louth’s Jim & Odile Sutcliffe’s clever business, Mansion Farm, brings great food to your door... THE INTERNET has permeated the way we shop for many things; clothes, appliances, and of course the grocery shop. The trouble is, it’s still a sector dominated by the so-called ‘big four’ supermarkets, whose resources are vast to say the least. Happily though, the internet allows any small business – a local farm shop or deli – to sell their products across the country from a single website, and that’s why Jim and Odile Sutcliffe have set up the Mansion Farm Shop website providing meat from their own farm as well as deli products plus a range of products from theit in-house bakery, from the dairy, greengrocer and fishmonger as well as the butcher.

Jim is best known for his time with Meridian Meats in Louth and has set up Mansion Farm Shop to consolidate all of the best products from local food producers and farmers into one convenient online shop.

Home to Lincolnshire Plum Loaf, a delicious winter treat that no self-respecting Yellowbelly would enjoy without a slice of Poacher cheese melting on top! Tel: 01507 522234, www.myersbakery.co.uk. n Gary Simpson Butchers:

Located in Sleaford, Lincoln, Stamford, Spalding and Heckington, providing high-welfare butchery and pies and ready meals. Tel: 01529 460403, www.gsimpsonbutchers.co.uk.

Our readers clearly think this is a brilliant idea and have overwhelmingly voted to award Mansion Farm Shop with this year’s Best Lincolnshire Food Producer or Retailer title. We love the idea that the company can act as ambassadors for the area’s best produce and a hub to allow locals to sell their food across the whole of the country, bringing food and drink from the county that feeds the country to the rest of Britain. n 61

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In October we asked our readers to vote for their favourite local restaurants, cafés, food and drink producers. The votes have been counted and the results are in...!

Best Local Drinks Producer 2021 The overwhelming winner of this brand new category is Grantham’s Belvoir Fruit Farm... THE FLAGSHIP PRODUCT of Belvoir Fruit Farms is its elderflower pressé and cordial, which Pev Manners created in the Vale of Belvoir based on his mother’s old recipe, which was a favourite with his thirsty childhood friends. But its range has grown, with winter and summer products (Mulled Winter Cordial and Cucumber & Mint) plus a range of non-alcoholic ‘gin and tonic’ style drinks, and over 50 products in total, Belvoir Fruit Farm’s drinks are authentic, refreshing and alcohol-free. A delicious taste of the hedgerows and countryside, and an all-yearround favourite of our readers. n 62

Top/Right: Every May and June, volunteers comb the hedgerows and farmland of the Vale of Belvoir to harvest elderflowers for Belvoir Fruit Farm’s flagship range of drinks, they’re the worthy winners of this year’s Best Drinks Producer category.

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Also highly commended by our readers n Gentlemen Distillers:

Home to Brandsman British Gin and Bandsmaster Dry Gin. Established in 2019 this Lincoln-based distillery is already hitting all the right notes – in the right order – with fans of gin ‘n’ tonic! Tel: 01522 695893, www.bandsmangin.co.uk. n Stokes Coffee, Lincoln:

Stokes provide coffee blends for retail customers and for the hospitality industry and was established 120 years ago. Today, it’s based at The Lawn in Lincoln, but you can also buy its Columbian and Honduran blends online. Tel: 01522 523548, www.stokescoffee.com. n Bateman’s Brewery (below):

Established in 1874 and with a fourth generation of the family – Jaclyn and Stuart Bateman – now at the helm, Batemans’ flagship beer, its XXXB is easily the most well-regarded of the county’s local ales. Tel: 01754 880317, www.bateman.co.uk.

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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

OPENING TIMES Wed – Fri: 12 noon – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm Saturday: 12 noon – 10.30pm Sunday: 12 noon – 4.00pm

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In the KITCHEN It’ll be a winter of content – not discontent – if you treat the family to this delicious twist on a summer favourite...!

WINTER ETON MESS POTS Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Chilling Time: 15 minutes. Serves 4. 450g pack frozen forest fruit mix • 6 cloves • 1 orange, pared zest • 4 tbsp caster sugar 450g natural yogurt • 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1⁄2 tsp vanilla bean paste • 4 meringue nests, crushed Put the frozen fruit, cloves, pared orange zest and sugar in a large saucepan. Set over a medium-high heat and cook, shaking the pan from time to time, for 8-12 minutes or until the fruit is defrosted and any juices have bubbled and thickened into a syrupy sauce; set aside to cool completely. When ready to serve, mix the yogurt, cinnamon and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Stir through almost all of the meringue. Remove the cloves and orange zest from the fruit. Spoon the yogurt mixture and fruit into small glasses or bowls, lightly rippling them together. Sprinkle with the reserved meringue and serve immediately. If making in advance, prepare the fruit and the yogurt (without the meringue) and chill in separate bowls. Just before serving, crush the meringues into the yogurt, then assemble in glasses. n Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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In the KITCHEN A lovely warming pudding that’s great served with cream or custard, or enjoyed in front of the fire with big mug of tea...

CHAI SPICED APPLE CAKE Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes. Serves: 10. 175g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing • 7 cardamom pods, cracked open 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon • 1 ½ tsp ground ginger • ½ tsp fine salt • 2 eating apples, peeled and cored 150g light brown soft sugar • 3 medium eggs • 150g self-raising flour • 100g ground almonds ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste • 1 tsp whole milk • 2½ tbsp icing sugar, sifted Preheat the oven to 160°C, gas mark 3; grease a 900g loaf tin and line with baking parchment. Shake the seeds out of the cardamom pods into a pestle and mortar. Grind to a powder, then mix with the cinnamon, ginger and salt; set aside. Finely slice 1⁄2 an apple, then dice the rest into 1cm cubes; set aside. Using electric beaters, cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. One at a time, beat in the eggs, making sure each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Use a spatula to stir in the flour, almonds and spice mix until evenly combined. Stir the diced apple into the mixture, then spoon into the tin. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon, then scatter over the sliced apple. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until risen and a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the drizzle, mix the vanilla bean paste and milk into the icing sugar to make a thick, smooth paste. Drizzle over the cake and scatter with rose petals before serving. You can vary the spice mix in this cake. Try swapping the ginger for ground allspice or crushing a couple of cloves instead of grinding the cardamom seeds. n Thousands of recipes can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes.

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Wine of the Month

Taking alcohol-free sipping to new heights

Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley £35.99 / 75cl / 15% ABV

It took over 180 prototypes to perfect this alcohol-free ‘gin’ with its faithful juniper taste From being the designated driver to having already enjoyed enough booze to last you until next Christmas, to a nagging sense that alcohol is responsible for your winter blues or expanding waist... or just because you’re determined to adhere to dry January. There are a number of reasons to go alcohol-free on New Year’s Eve, but none better than this stunner from Sipsmith, with its faithful juniper flavour and the zesty freshness of its botanicals. n £22.50 / 70cl / <0.50% ABV, See www.sipsmith.com.

The Wine Cellar IT’LL BE A HAPPY NEW YEAR INDEED THANKS TO A FINE TRIO OF SPARKLING WINE, PLUS A HEAVYWEIGHT RED... AND WE’VE SOMETHING NICE FOR DESIGNATED DRIVERS, TOO! “PLEASURE WITHOUT CHAMPAGNE IS PURELY ARTIFICIAL...” Oscar Wilde 1. It’s sparkling in every sense. Chapel Down wines have become one of the best British wine brands, and their Reichtensteiner/Rivaner blend is a good way to see off 2021, £27 / 75cl / 12% ABV.

2. Our mid-market choice is Pol Roger, which as we all know was the tipple of choice for Winston Churchill. A little more costly than Moët or Tattinger, but worth the extra in our opinion, with a fresh acidic taste and good mousse, £46 / 75cl / 12.5% ABV.

Careful with this one, for although Louis Martini’s Cab Sav looks deceptively ordinary, it’s a bit of a beast, weighing in at a full-bodied 15%. With flavours of black plum, blackcurrant and vanilla that are great with red meat it’s a cracking high-end choice, though you’ll probably want to go a little steady whilst enjoying its oak, vanilla and tobacco. If the result of the special relationship between the UK and the US is the availability of this, super wine, we’ll roll out the stars and stripes any day. Available from majestic.co.uk. n

Celebrating Robert Burns 25th January 2022 will see thousands of haggis-worshippers the length and breadth of the UK pretend to be Scottish for one evening, as a flimsy excuse to drink whisky. If the incentive is this, we’ll join them too. From Speyside, and aged for 25 years, it’s a sherry-matured single malt which has lots of dark fruit and oak spice. Barley, gingerbread, and nuts, it’s slightly smoky but also thoroughly enjoyable. ‘Slàinte! as they say. £129 / 70cl / 43% ABV,

3. Pushing the boat out? Good show. Opt for this then. It’s a 2012 vintage of Bollinger, made exclusively from Grand Cru rated grapes ideal for welcoming in 2022 with friends, £105 / 75cl / 12% ABV.

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n Our featured wines are available from

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

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HOMES & INTERIORS

A GREAT

ESTATE Only once in a blue moon does the opportunity arise to purchase a property with the scale, elegance and the provenance that West Skirbeck Hall & Park near Boston enjoys. Owner Helen Proctor offers us a personal tour... Images: Dean Fisher, Dean’s Aerial Photography.

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PROPERTY

THE DETAILS

West Skirbeck Hall and Park, Boston Location: Boston six minutes, 1.7 miles. Provenance: Imposing historical home set in 11 acres of parkland, designed in 1795. Grade II listed with many original features. Rooms: Four grand reception rooms, seven spectacular bedrooms with five luxury bathrooms. Guide Price: £1,950,000. Find Out More: Poyntons Consultancy, South Street, Boston Lincolnshire PE21 6HT. Call 01205 361694 or see www.poyntons.com. n 74

WEST SKIRBECK HALL & PARK is one of Boston’s best kept secrets, a hidden gem surrounded by majestic trees and historic parkland. Truly a haven of privacy and tranquility, as you turn onto the long tree-lined driveway you’re immediately impressed and transported to a very special place, within the magical 11 acres of outstanding natural beauty, a perfect setting for a stunning late Georgian/early Regency country home. It’s beloved by owner Helen Proctor. Helen’s life has taken her all over the world from Canada to China. Her many career interests have seen her renovating period properties – bringing them back to life – maintaining an academic interest in developmental psychology, opening the first pub in China (The Ploughmans in Taiwan, specifically), running Centre Stage House of Couture in Tattershall and kickstarting an international renaissance for cast iron radiators via the company she founded, Paladin Radiators. In 1995, having returned to Lincolnshire and seeking a new home, she happened upon the property she remembered from her childhood and spent 18 months purchasing – and many Main: The property has been meticulously restored to a very high standard with amazing attention to detail and historic colours.

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more years restoring – West Skirbeck Hall and having the whole renovation filmed for the TV Programme Our House. “The house was very sad inside,” says Helen. “It was full of many unspoilt features but most had been covered over in 1950s pastel paint. I didn’t introduce features; they were all here from generations before. I brought them back to life with the proper heritage colours that would have been used in the 1800s.” “Nobody owns an old property. You’re simply a custodian for a future generation. I restored the many original fireplaces, the splendid wooden floors, superb decorative mouldings, mahogany and rosewood doors, wine cellar and Yorkstone terraces.” “There’s a fine balance to observe when maintaining the integrity of an old property

whilst also bringing modern features into it. But that’s the skill and by extension, that’s the fun, too. When we arrived at the house, we had to literally hack our way through its overgrown parkland and up the front steps to get into the house.” “We’ve worked hard to landscape the south facing formal gardens adjoining the 11 acres of parkland. I started with a blank canvas of lawn and added winding tree-lined paths, arbours full of fragrant delights, terraces and gazebos. We created several floodlit areas for relaxation outside including a covered barbecue area for informal dining with a large open log fire and a magnificent terrace seating 16 people for formal dining.” The hall was built by Henry Clarke from 1795 to 1802. Subsequent owners were also wealthy prominent local families; bankers, land owners, mayors and MPs. >> 75

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PROPERTY

>> Perhaps the most famous was William Garfit who founded Lloyds Bank locally. Garfit was MP for Boston and held his political surgery in the library, which he remodelled to include intricate hand-carved wood panelling and a fireplace which still bears his initials. West Skirbeck Hall is arranged over two floors and comprises four reception rooms. The drawing room and dining room are two adjoining rooms, providing 16.5 metres of entertaining space. Upstairs are seven bedrooms including the master Coromandel Suite whose decoration has taken influences from Helen’s time in the orient with Warner fabric panels depicting oriental scenes in the style of coromandel screen from the late 17th century. The Hall is offered for sale with all of the furnishings, antiques and artwork as seen, and would make a perfect boutique hotel, luxury holiday let or a venue for wedding ceremonies, accommodating 100 seated guests in the adjoining drawing and dining rooms or 25 guests in the library... the grounds, too, would be perfect for photographs, making history for future generations, adding to the wealth of history already surrounding the house. n 76

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n Rawsons Lane, Boston Guide Price: £995,000

Fabulous architect designed property, completed only two years ago, stands in a much sought-after position along Rawsons Lane, Boston. Four double bedrooms, 7,000sq ft accommodation. www.fairweather-estateagents.co.uk

n The Limes, Westgate, Louth Guide Price: £700,000

Iconic Georgian Grade II listed Louth townhouse located in the highly sought after Westgate conservation area of the market town just a short walk to the town centre. Six beds, three receptions. www.movewithmasons.co.uk

n Burton Coggles, Grantham: Guide Price: £1,500,000

Substantial Victorian house with six bedrooms in a small rural community, presented in good order with generouslysized rooms and large, well-established private gardens. www.fineandcountry.com

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Home Interiors Studio

Interior design for reception rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms Plus: Finishing touches from lighting to mirrors to bedding & home decor

Anelise Home, 140 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LW

01522 530400 • www.anelisehome.co.uk

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HOME FURNISHINGS

COOL, CALM and

COLLECTED This month we’re championing the cool, calm and collected shades of duck egg blue and warm neutral linen hues, to create an ambience of calm throughout your home... Main Image: Colefax & Fowler’s 2021/2022 autumn/winter collection; sofa in Porth Stripe fabric, left cushion Ashmead in navy, Sidbury in aqua. Right cushions Sidbury in aqua, Ellison in aqua. Chair Hardy Stripe in leaf green, chair cushion Birch Stripe, green. Sanderson fabrics are stocked by most of our independent local soft furnishing specialists.

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Cool blue, aqua and duck egg shades can be warmed using neutral colours like linen...

Top: Wallpaper Zoffany Ormonde, bed and curtains Zoffany Visconte in stone. Above/Right: Inspired by nature, Elysian by Sanderson. Right: Autumn/winter 2021 collection from Zoffany; curtains in Talmont jade, headboard in Selma metal, cushion in Talmont jade, throw in Rimini jade edged.

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Sanderson’s Elysian wallpaper, seen here is Lismore in silver grey colourway.

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Clarke and Clarke’s Avebury. Fairford natural, Fairford linen and Bibury in ivory.

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. Richard Sutton Interiors: 01472 268377, richardsuttondesigninteriors.com. 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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THE RUG STUDIO

Beautiful Design at

YOUR FEET A beautiful investment for your home, something to make your living space a little cosier, or a way to finish off a reception room with style? Whatever your reason, Rachel Bassill and the team at The Rug Studio can help you find something beautiful and practical... Words: Rob Davis.

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RUGS YIELD RICHES for your country home. For whilst wooden floors or flagstones may be practical in country properties, the addition of a modern or antique rug adds warmth, and style, and they also remain a great way to bring the style and colour of a room down to Earth... in fact, you’ll have luxury, heritage, and craftsmanship literally at your feet. One person who knows only too well about the value that a rug can bring to your home is Rachel Bassill, who has 27 years experience and established The Rug Studio in 2000. After more than six years in Uppingham, she’s moved into a premises in Stamford affording her a convenient location from which to provide a sample of what’s available in respect of antique, contemporary and bespoke rugs. Rachel specialises in the ‘three Rs;’ not reading, writing and arithmetic, but retailing, repairing and restoring rugs, and at the heart of her expertise is huge knowledge about the countries that each of her rugs come from;

fine flat-weave geometric Kilims to thick, hand-spun Gabbehs from Persia, for example. Each rug is a suffused with cultural references, from different fibres and colours to the design and construction of each one, and the cultural significance of their design. Accordingly, Rachel’s products range from doormat-sized rugs to huge room-sized rugs seven metres by five metres. Prices can range from £40 to tens of thousands of pounds, and in the rare eventuality that you’re unable to find something in stock to suit your home, Rachel also offers a ‘finders’ service. Providing maintenance cleaning and restoration will also ensure that your rug remains an investment whose value can endure, but quite beyond the investment potential of a rug, though, Rachel is determined that each of her customers will find something practical, handmade and very beautiful that they’ll love having in their home for years to come. n

n The Rug Studio is based The Courtyard, just off Brownlow Street in Stamford, and has premises in London and Holt. For more information on the sale, restoration and repair of rugs, call 01780 239594 or visit www.therugstudio.co.uk. 91

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The Outcome of COP26 It’s now universally acknowledged that in every walk of life we must consider the planet. What does that mean when you replace your windows and doors? Roy Wakeman OBE, Chairman of the CTI (Confederation of Timber Industries) and of local Window and Door installer The New Window Company considers the future... Wood is now the centrepiece of the global strategy for tackling global warming and carbon emissions, following on from COP 26. Deforestation is to be halted and new forests are to be planted, a major commitment by all countries. We will all remember being taught about the process of photosynthesis at school where this process converts carbon from the atmosphere into nutrients for it to grow and then throws out oxygen as the by product. Forests are the lungs of the Earth. The spent carbon remains in the new wood of the tree and is trapped there for the lifetime of the tree or indeed anything that is made from the use of its timber, it is known as a carbon sink. Not surprising then that the consumer armed with this information is choosing timber for their houses and products within them. Modern Timber Windows and doors can now last for over 65 years as evidenced from the studies carried out by Herriot Watt University and the Industry can now offer long lasting external paint systems that carry a warranty of 12 years. The products are made using engineered timber components where 95% of the material is used as the initial waste is recycled at the source of extraction. As the components are made from cross sectioned laminated pieces there is little chance of movement or distortion which used to be a feature of wood windows. The New Window Company based at Frieston Heath

near Grantham has extensive modern show rooms and will be pleased to discuss customer’s needs. We are exclusive distributors in this region for Timber Windows. Double glazing is now a standard feature of Timber Windows and the Heritage market where listed buildings feature can now be catered for with ultra slim double-glazing units. As all products are made bespoke to customers’ requirements virtually every size and design can be met. So, period features from the classic years of Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian can be matched to comply with the requirements of the local planning guidelines. The embodied carbon is a key measurement of completed buildings and covers all the processes and products used in construction. We can all measure our own carbon footprint and suggest many do already. These can add up to the target of zero carbon set by our government by 2030 as will the conversion of heating boilers and other methods of power consumption from fossil fuels to green energy whether wind, solar or heat exchange. Timber Development UK have just launched the first technical paper to how to account for embodied carbon in timber construction by rigorously applying the British Standards. Timber is a natural material and the only raw material left on earth that can be renewed and replaced. New forests for commercial conversion are now being planted at increased rates across the world so that we should never have to worry about supply issues. n

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

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Le Creuset traditional kettle £99. Stoneware mug £15/ea. Grand teapot £30-£50. Sugar bowl £15.

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HOMES

Aga Cooker

R3 Series, 110cm, £8,500 depending on configuration; www.agaliving.com.

Roberts Radio

Revival Mini, DAB, £99. www.robertsradio.com.

Smeg Fridge

70/30 fridge/freezer, £1,929. www.smeguk.com.

A HAZY SHADE OF

WINTER Dualit Toaster Four slice, £199.99. www.dualit.com.

Coffee Machine

Smeg, pastel blue £319. www.smeguk.com.

This month we present ice cool products for your home from leading designled manufacturers...

Pale Pacific Towel Bundle £4 (face cloth) - £22 (bath sheet). www.johnlewis.com.

Tableware Set

Azure Haze by Denby, 12 piece £168. www.denbypottery.com.

Stoneware Teapot Five cup teapot £40. www.lecreuset.co.uk.

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WEDDINGS

A Vintage Wedding When Sophie and Andrew were seeking a venue for their vintage wedding, they were over the moon to find The Dower House Hotel in Woodhall Spa... and there was plenty of space for a lindyhop, too! Wedding Photographer: Jonathan Mank at PM Photography Ltd, www.lovemy.photos, 01522 522067.

WHEN YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW. And Sophie certainly knew, from the first date, that Andrew was somebody very special indeed. “We had our first date in Stamford, which was equidistant to where I lived on the border of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, and where Andrew lived in Lincoln.

WEDDING SUPPLIERS SOPHIE & ANDREW

“We’d been speaking online and Stamford proved pretty perfect for our first date, it’s a lovely town. I soon found myself really missing him when we weren’t together and even though it felt quite soon we both clearly felt the same, we were each holding back but we both knew that it was going somewhere!”

“I wasn’t expecting it there and then so it was a really lovely surprise, and it took my breath away. I was delighted!” “Neither of us are keen on really hot temperatures and both of us prefer spring and autumn to high summer. For that reason we didn’t really want a wedding right in the middle of June or July.” “We were concerned that spring weather might be changeable, and thought autumn might be a better bet. As it happened we were able to plan our day on 28th October, exactly a year after the proposal!”

“That dictated the vintage theme of the day, with the 1930s and 1940s featuring throughout. We began looking for a venue and with Andrew working in aeronautical engineering in Coningsby, we were keen to have the wedding in Lincolnshire.” “Woodhall Spa is synonymous with the 1940s but it was a tricky time to view wedding venues as Covid meant that many hotels and restaurants were closed.”

“Sensing a proposal might be on the horizon, I thought our upcoming trip to the Peak District would be the perfect place. On our visit to Chatsworth house, in the estate’s very beautiful autumnal gardens, I was waiting... and waiting... and waiting!” “It was autumn and the place looked lovely. We went for a walk and the colours were spectacular. Andrew was trying to get me to look at something across a lake, and I was getting a bit moody because I couldn’t see what he was pointing at. I turned around and sure enough he was down on one knee.”

“After the date, the next decision was the style of wedding we wanted. Andrew was into Lindy Hop dancing, and introduced me to it, so we were both adamant that we’d like to include that as an element of our day.”

“Happily Carolyn from The Dower House provided us with a guided tour and even though it was closed we could tell how warm and welcoming the place would be. We fell in love with it immediately!” “The plan for decent weather that wasn’t too sweltering proved a good bet. It was still about 17°c and the time of year meant that there was lots of autumn colour all around the grounds of The Dower House.” Wedding Ceremony & Reception: The Dower House, Woodhall Spa, 01526 352588, dowerhousehotel.co.uk. Wedding Dress: Shades of White, St Ives, 01480 464774, www.shades-of-white.co.uk. Chair Sashes: www.finishing touchesweddinghire.co.uk. Wedding Entertainment: Lincolnshire Lindy Hop, 52ndstreetjump.co.uk. Wedding Cake: The Baking Kitchen, Spalding, via Facebook. Wedding Flowers: Bridget’s Flowers, 01553 771089, www.bridgets.co.uk. n

“We married outdoors under the stone folly and the weeping willow. We had photos taken under there later, too, by Jonathan from PM Photography. His images are incredible, we’re both obsessed with them and we keep going back to them to look at them because they remind us of the day!” “After the ceremony we had an afternoon tea, and waited until the evening for a hog roast, organised by Carolyn and the team. To accompany our afternoon tea we played the Vitamin String Quarter, a group which specialises in traditional acoustic string versions of contemporary songs.” >> 101

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We wanted a vintage-era wedding but lively, too, so a Lindy Hop really set the tone for a fun reception!” >> “In the evening, our music and dancing was provided courtesy of ‘DJ Dr Swing,’ who’s otherwise known as Steve and his wife Caron. When we were dating, Andrew took me along to his Lindy Hop club for their Christmas social. I fell in love with dancing and it became one of our favourite things to do together. We always knew we’d like to include it as an element of our day. Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris soon became our favourite song to dance to and was the perfect choice for our first dance!” “There was plenty of dance tuition for the uninitiated and it was enormous fun, it really did add a special touch to the reception. We wanted a sort of vintage-era wedding but lively, too, so it really set the tone for a fun reception.” “Our cake was beautiful, too. It was created by a hobby baker from Spalding called The Baking Kitchen. Our flowers, too, were from Bridget’s Flowers and again they looked absolutely beautiful.” “It was a fantastic day and The Dower House was a great venue. We had a minimoon to Norwich but we’re planning to spend Christmas in Copenhagen and explore the city, so that’ll be a lovely festive treat!” n Wedding Photographer: Jonathan Mank at PM Photography Ltd, www.lovemy.photos, 01522 522067.

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When in Doubt The fashion designer Bill Blass declared vehemently ‘when in doubt, wear red.’ Whether you’re painting the town this New Year’s Eve, or just enjoying an evening with friends, we’ve some party dresses that’ll suit any occasion perfectly! This Page: Phase Eight’s Violetta tapework dress in raspberry, £199.

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Ted Baker’s Chrisey fixed wrap midi dress, £199.

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Top/Left: Reiss Lorena halterneck satin midi dress in dark red £288. Top/Right: Karen Millen crystal embellished quilted woven mini dress £265. Above/Left: Coast premium metallic lace maxi dress £349. Above/Right: Boden puff sleeve belted ponte dress £90.

Boden: www.boden.co.uk. Coast: www.coastfashion.com. Karen Millen: www.karenmillen.com. Phase Eight: www.phase-eight.com. Reiss: www.reiss.com. Ted Baker: www.tedbaker.com.

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COSMETICS

Red Carpet Treatments

A SELECTION OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS TO ENSURE YOU’RE RED AND READY FOR THE NEW YEAR

1. Guerlain’s winter scent inspired by the orient... A wonderful scent for winter inspired by the perfumers at Guerlian. Top notes of pink peppercorn, saffron and geranium provide a luxurious scent, whilst heart notes of rose and musk add body and base notes of citrus. Cedarwood and white amber finesse a combination which is floral, woody and long lasting. Ideal for wearing at any New Year’s Eve party, £147/125ml.

2. New year, new nails For the New Year, a new generation of Dior Vernis as the brand freshens up its palette of nail colours for 2022. In addition to new shades, the formula itself now features a ‘technopolymer’ for longer life bonding. Shown here is Rouge. Enhance with Case Coat Apricot, £22/10ml.

3. Matte from Mac High impact matte lips are promised from Mac with its new range of Powder Kiss lip colours. The firm promises 10 hours of colour, over 21 shades including Make Love to the Camera, shown here. An hourglass-shaped applicator perfectly follows the contour of the lips, £19.50/5ml.

5. A resolution to look good and feel great in 2022 Beauty is as much about health as it is appearance. Take care of yourself and it’ll reflect in the way you look. As well as getting enough sleep and staying hydrated, Clarins’ Super Restorative Remodelling Serum will help to replenish the skin, reducing deep wrinkles and correcting age spots. Ensure a healthy appearance with this number one spa brand, £70.55/30ml.

6. Awake refreshed thanks to ESpa Luxury spa brand ESpa presents a set of bedtime essentials beautifully packaged and designed to provide you with a good night’s sleep. The set comprises Restful Night Cream (100ml), Restful Bath & Night Oil (15ml), Restful Pillow Mist (100ml), Restful Pulse Point Oil (9ml) and a satin eye mask, each of which utilises lavender to ensure a peaceful and deep sleep, £60.

4. The eyes have it Charlotte Tilbury presents her new Colour Chameleon eye shadow pencils in eight hues including Bronzed Garnet. Infused with a synthetic sapphire, it enhances natural eye colours beautifully, £19, 1.6g.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary. 111

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DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE

Happy New Smile How about making a New Year’s Resolution you’ll be happy to stick to? To improve your confidence, feel healthier and happier; to smile with joy all through 2022. This month we’ll meet the team at The Dental Health Centre, whose job it is to help you fall in love with your smile all over again... A SMILE IS PRETTY EXTRAORDINARY. It can put people at ease, make people feel good about themselves, it’s a greeting which signifies warmth and equanimity... and let’s not forget, it’s one of the best fashion accessories you can ever wear, because an approachable, confident appearance makes everyone look and feel more beautiful. Sadly, not everyone feels confident about their smile, which is a shame because quite aside from the cosmetic benefits, healthy teeth and gums are an indication of general health and wellbeing. Too many of us still regard going to the dentist as a chore, rather than a pleasure, despite the fact that today, dentistry is virtually pain-free and can result in a joyously-improved smile. Not knowing exactly what treatment you need, what a procedure involves and how much it’ll cost often prevents people from seeking out an improved smile. What’s needed, then, is a sort of treatment coordinator who can answer questions, and act as a knowledgeable ambassador for the range of modern treatments on offer... and that’s exactly what Grantham based Dental Health Centre offers in Paula Parkes. “Sometimes people are nervous patients, sometimes they’ve had bad experiences with a dentist – usually an old school one, in their childhood – and sometimes just being in the chair makes them nervous,” says Paula.

“From there, we can advise on what’s available in modern dentistry. The industry has made incredible gains in terms of ensuring patient comfort and speeding up treatment.” “Our dental principal Colin Sutton has worked in the industry since 1988 and set up The Dental Health Centre back in 2005 with a view to creating a progressive environment in which patients are put at ease and the latest treatments and technology provide patients with a greater choice of effective treatment pathways than ever before.”

“Offering a free, no obligation consultation is something we’ve pioneered for a number of years now, and we’ve found that it’s the best way to put patients at ease.” “As dental professionals we know the techniques and procedures that are available to us, but sometimes the industry demands that people know the difference between a crown or a veneer or an implant... and it’s really not their job to know.” “What we provide is a patient-centred approach which aims to find out what the individual wants to achieve, what their concerns are and how we can help ensure the long-term health of their smile as well as improving its appearance.”

“The practice has also invested in technology to make patients’ treatment better, too. Our Cerec machine, for example, enables us to first take a 3D scan of a patient’s teeth and thereafter to mill and fit a bespoke dental crown or veneer to precisely fit their mouth.” “That’s not just technology for technology’s sake; it spares the patient a temporary crown and a second visit to have the permanent one fitted. Our implant technology, meanwhile, enables us to replace missing teeth with ones that look, feel and work just like the patient’s original teeth.” “Patient care, the accessibility of our services and the latest treatments and technology all combine to create an experience that can transform not just your smile, but also your life, with new found confidence.” n

Find Out More: For a free, no obligation introduction to treatments, visit The Dental Health and Implant Centre on Avenue Road, Grantham, NG31 6TA, call 01476 594480 or see dentalhealthcentre.co.uk. 112

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THIS MONTH: ON THE TRAIL OF THE CRANWELL BLOODHOUNDS...

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A Celebration of The Countryside with

Cranwell Bloodhounds LAST MONTH marked a welcome return to the Newark & Notts Showground for The Cranwell Bloodhounds as they held what should be their annual ball. The group was established in 1992 by joint masters the late Philip Broughton and his wife Wendy, with a view to providing a day in the countryside that everyone could enjoy. Bloodhounds hunt the ‘clean boot,’ the natural scent of human (i.e.: a cross country runner), not an animal. To do this, hounds are given an article of clothing to smell or the quarry will greet the hounds at the meet, thus giving the hounds ample time to get used to their scent. The quarry is given 20 minutes head start, no artiﬁcial scent is used, just the natural smell of the quarry. For more information on the group, see www.cranwellbloodhounds.co.uk. n Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Lincolnshire Young Farmers’

Annual County Ball 2021 LINCOLNSHIRE’S Young Farmers recently celebrated the reinvigoration of their social calender post-Covid with a celebration at the Lincolnshire Showground, including a three course supper plus entertainment from the Richard Reeves Band and a raﬄe. “We are a rural youth organisation open to young people up to 26 years old who live in Lincolnshire,” says County Chairperson Charlotte Garbutt. “Led by young people for young people our county programme of events aims to provide members with amazing opportunities and life experiences.” “There is the opportunity to develop skills, work in your community, take part in a varied competitions programme and enjoy a dynamic social life.” For more information, see www.lincsyfc.org.uk. n Images: Joy Hutchinson, www.joyhutchinson.gotphoto.co.uk.

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An automotive interpretation of

Modern Luxury It’s a tall order indeed to reinvent a car that’s been an iconic sight in both town and country for over 50 years. There’s a lot riding on Land Rover’s new ﬂagship Range Rover. Can it deliver? Words: Rob Davis. BACK IN 1970 the world was a very different place indeed. There’s more technology in even modest cars today than it took to send a man to walk on the surface of the moon. Today’s cars are a mass of chips, sensors and driver aids, not to mention being rather more comfortable than anything you could pilot half a century ago, with better engineering, manufacturing and design. Looking back at the original Range Rover now it’s difficult to believe that it was considered the embodiment of comfort... it looks positively crude by today’s standards. 122

Over five generations, its successive reinvention has brought us right up to October 2021, when Land Rover chiefs unveiled an all new model for the 21st century to the world’s press at London’s Royal Opera House. Commensurate with a vehicle which is available to order now with first deliveries in spring 2022, it’s been created with an all new architecture that builds in electrification (full electrification will not be available until 2024) and eco-friendly qualities as well as reflecting traditional Range Rover values like space, luxury and terrific breadth of capability.

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With the advent of the Range Rover Sport, Velar and both Land Rover’s Discovery and Defender, the market place has become much more crowded in recent years, with the Range Rover jostling among its siblings to secure sales, never mind the fact that other manufactures like Bentley and Rolls, Aston Martin and Porsche have all entered the posh-SUV market.

For now though the Range Rover is available in SE, HSE and Autobiography trims, in both a standard and longer wheelbase version. Engine choices at launch include a 3.0V6 diesel (badged D300 and generating 300hp), 3.0V6 diesel (badged D350 and generating 350hp) and a P400 3.0V6 petrol generating 400hp. At the top of the lineup is a 4.4V8 petrol unit generating 530hp.

With prices for the best vehicles now comfortably in the £150,000 region, this version of the Range Rover has been given the necessary breathing space to put some distance between its sub-£100,000 siblings and really make the new flagship special.

Two additional engines with plug-in hybrid technology and all-electric ranges of at least 60 miles are yet to go on sale and will doubtless lead to the extinction of diesel in the lineup, providing a last hooray for combustion prior to full electrification in a couple of years.

Accordingly, the new model starts at £94,400 and tops out at £131,000, which will increase when the dedicated sports model, which will be badged SV – a reference to the firm’s Special Vehicles Operations engineering department – launches later in 2022.

One very welcome addition to the new Range Rover is the option to specify six or seven seats including two ‘Executive Class Comfort Plus’ seats in the middle row, mostly aimed at the Chinese market where

Above: Luxury, all wheel drive, air suspension and the option of seven seats. Electrification is needed though.

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being chauffeured is more popular than self-driving. Otherwise, it’s possible to seat seven in comfort in the new model, and of course all seats can be heated, cooled, they can recline and provide a hot stone massage. In terms of spec, we’d recommend the shorter wheelbase unless you really do make the most of the rear seats, and spec those rearmost seats according to your needs. We think the D300 has all of the smoothness, power and economy you’ll need, although we’ll quickly consider the plug-in hybrid model instead, as soon as it launches. Likewise, base SE trim is very well equipped indeed with adaptive cruise and a 3D camera making motorway driving and parking easy. 124

Heated seats in the front and rear, electrically adjustable and clad in leather, plus a heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and a power tailgate are all standard, so we’d opt for the SE and add perhaps a few choice options like Park Assist for automated parking, which will pay for its £250 list price the first time it spares you the ignominy of a scuffed bumper in a tight car park. Being a Range Rover, an eight speed auto gearbox, low range gears, air suspension and the company’s Terrain Response system are all standard. There’s probably no terrain around the county that a Range Rover driver would find inaccessible, and not only will you get there, you’ll do so in style, comfort and in unashamed luxury. n

THE DETAILS

Range Rover

Price: £94,400, D300 SE (first deliveries March 2022). Powertrain: 3.0L 300HP diesel, all wheel drive, eight-speed auto box. Performance: 0-62mph: 6.5 seconds, top speed 135mph. Economy 36.7mpg, 202g/km, Equipment: Heated electrically adjustable leather seats, 360° camera, adaptive cruise, navigation, heated steering wheel, power tailgate, soft door close, keyless entry, Apple Carplay. n

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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR

LAND ROVER?

Last month Jaguar Land Rover revealed that its business lost £302m from the period July-September 2021. Covid, Brexit and the current shortage of semiconductors (chips used in everything from anti-lock brakes and engine management systems to your car’s air conditioning and hi-fi) were to blame for supply problems and for sluggish sales. In fact the company says that it has its lowest ever level of inventory (i.e.: the number of available cars that dealers can nab for buyers seeking a particular model or configuration). The company remains optimistic though, not least because with outstanding orders of 120,000 vehicles waiting to be satisfied, there’s still very strong demand for its best model lineup ever. The new Defender, expensive as it is, has been enormously well-received and it’s currently outselling the firm’s Discovery by roughly three to one. With the new Range Rover providing the firm with a fitting flagship, and with electrification now possible across the firm’s range, 2022 is looking very bright indeed for the company and Land Rover is set to enjoy a bumper year. n

Land Rover Sales by Model: Sales, January-October 2021. Land Rover Defender: 50,882. Range Rover Evoque: 50,299. Range Rover Sport: 46,279. Land Rover Discovery Sport: 43,618. Range Rover: 32,474. Range Rover Velar: 30,047. Land Rover Discovery: 15,268. n

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The 4x4 that’s going back to

Where It All Began

If Land Rover’s new Defender is a little too modern for your tastes, what about Jim Ratcliﬀe’s new love letter to the famous oﬀ-roader? It’s now available to order at Lincolnshire’s Chandlers... and we were invited to a special VIP preview at the dealership! BEING WEALTHY definitely has its advantages. Say your favourite car has been discontinued, and the new model just doesn’t excite you. Most of us could do little about that, but Sir James ‘Jim’ Ratcliffe isn’t most people: he’s the richest man in the UK, worth £21bn and has interests in chemicals, industry and finance. He also has a favourite pub, The Grenadier Arms in London’s Belgravia, and it was in that very pub that the billionaire was decrying the loss of a proper Land Rover Defender. 126

A pint or two, some pork scratchings and a game of darts later, he thought that as he can’t buy one... he’ll just make one, instead. Doubtless the new Land Rover Defender is a phenomenal car, but it’s pricy, electronic and a world away from the original. Not that the original was without its flaws; it was crude, uncomfortable and wouldn’t cope with being upgraded to adhere to increasingly stringent crash or emissions standards, let alone electrification. Jim Ratcliffe’s new Ineos Grenadier, then, is rather more faithful to the formula of the original Defender.

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For a start it’s going to be priced from £48,000. It will also be available as a double cab pick-up, a two seater utility wagon and a station wagon version too. BMW will provide its 3.0 straight six engine, in either petrol or diesel flavour, and in addition to an eight speed gearbox, you’ll have permanent four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer box with low range gears, centre, rear and front locking differentials, and 17” steel wheels that’ll stand up to real punishment. Order books are open now, and at a VIP preview event at Chandlers, Ineos’s brand ambassador declared that the cars have been tested to 200,000 miles and 15 years of farm work (not just 15 years of school runs). If that’s the case, this could be the rugged, go-anywhere 4x4 you’ve been craving. n

THE DETAILS

Ineos Grenadier Price: From £48,000, available to order now, first deliveries from summer 2022. Powertrain: 3.0L straight six diesel, all wheel drive, eight-speed auto box. Equipment: Permanent four-wheel drive, two-speed transfer case, locking differentials, electrical power takeoff, USB, Recaro seats, Pathfinder off-road navigation, park assist, heated seats. n Lincolnshire’s Ineos Grenadier agent will be Chandlers of Belton & Horncastle, call 01507 527211, chandlersfe.co.uk. 127

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Estate of the Art In a world of SUVs, the estate-based Subaru Outback oﬀers great value and a surprising amount of practicality on Lincolnshire’s rutted roads, farm tracks and broken surfaces. It’s rugged, reliable and deﬁnitely worth a look... There are three trim levels, with adaptive cruise control (essential for Lincolnshire’s single carriageway A-roads), and all models will come with face recognition as standard, which will adjust seat position, door mirrors radio station and air conditioning when it recognises the driver.

SUBARU IS A HUGE NAME in countries like the US and Australia. Curiously it’s never caught on as a brand here, even in Lincolnshire where our rutted roads and broken tarmac, farm tracks and grass verges mean extra ground clearance and reliable 4x4 transmission is always handy. This is the all-new Outback, a fresh version one of the ﬁrm’s most well-respected estate cars. It has more ground clearance (213mm) than most SUVs and crossovers, and it has 2,000kg towing capability and standard all-wheel drive. It’s powered by a 2.5 litre four cylinder engine matched to a CVT transmission. That means it delivers sure-footed power smoothly to all of its wheels, and can tiptoe over potholes, mud and ruts.

Subaru Outback Price: From £33,995. Engine: 2.5 litre four cylinder with CVT gearbox and all wheel drive. Equipment: 11” touch screen, adaptive cruise, automatic tailgate, torque vectoring.

Also new is a portrait-format touchscreen entertainment system which uses simple large tiles to ensure the car’s functions are as easy to access as possible. Entry level cars will feature water-repellent hard-wearing synthetic leather, and an automatic tailgate, whilst top spec versions will provide high end nappa leather seats. High riding, economical and well-equipped, the Outback is ideal for Lincolnshire’s country roads, a great alternative to thirsty high-riding oﬀ-roaders. n

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A new SL from Mercedes MERCEDES REVEALS ITS BRAND NEW SL ROADSTER, WITH DELIVERIES ANTICIPATED JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER...

Michelin announces airless tyre for 2024 launch... Could the holy grail of tyres be just around the corner? Michelin has announced a 2024 launch date for its airless tyre, made from rubber and fibreglass promising better environmental credentials and savings on fuel. Over 50 patents for the design have been registered, and it’s hoped that when the tyres proliferate, checking tyre pressures, flats, jacks and spares might all be consigned to the history books! n MICHELIN

MERCEDES Nearly 70 years after the original launch of the Mercedes Benz SL300, the company has revealed what its new generation flagship two seater sports car will look like.

The luxurious roadster is now a 2+2 seater and the new model puts its power down on the road with all-wheel drive for the first time. Elsewhere, too, it’s all change!

One of the most notable features of the new model is the omission of a metal folding roof in favour of a lighter and simpler fabric roof. Engines available from launch will include a Mercedes 4.0V8, and though the diesel engine is likely to be consigned to history, electrification should soon be available too, alongside a fierce AMG version, too. n

An electrified classic Aston...

EVEN Q BRANCH WOULD BE PROUD OF THIS TECHNICALLY SOPHISTICATED ELECTRIC REBOOT OF 007’S CLASSIC ASTON

LUNAZ The newest electric cars from mainstream manufacturers are very modern looking, so if you’re looking for an electric car which still has the grace and lines of cars like the classic GTs designed by British marque Aston Martin, look no further. Lunaz can electrify a DB6 now, and have it delivered to you for 2023, although the price of £750,000 might prove to be somewhat shocking. In addition to a 80-120kWh motor, the DB6’s cabin has been upgraded with air con and modern sat nav. Lunaz claims the car will have a range of around 255 miles and will generate about 700Nm of torque. n

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief

MOTORING HISTORY

125 YEARS OF MOTORING HISTORY TO VIEW ONLINE

Back on the 2nd November 1895, Autocar magazine published its first edition and it still publishes its printed magazine 125 years later. Since then successive journalists have produced 6,000 editions and 1.1 million pages. And the entire archive is now available to view online. Curious about which cars were on the market during the year of your birth? Keen to read a road test on the first car you ever owned? Fancy some motoring nostalgia? Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll be able to delve into what is probably the world’s most comprehensive and objective motoring archive, charting the evolution of the ‘mechanically propelled road carriage.’ n You can enjoy your first 14 days of access for free. See themotoringarchive.com join and enter the code AUTOCAR007 to start your free trial. 129

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01522 887782 07533 384094 kerrystampfe@gmail.com Trained with the International College of Professional Celebrants

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Lincolnshire Pride January 2022

Articles inside

HIGH LIFE Black tie balls and celebrations in Lincolnshire.

FASHION Elegant dresses for New Year’s Eve parties.

MOTORS An exclusive VIP preview of the Ineos Grenadier at Chandlers.

NEWS The best ‘good news’ stories from across the county. Find out which Lincolnshire veteran is celebrating their 100th birthday!

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

WELCOME HOME Located near

THE GOOD FOOD AWARDS

THE WINE CELLAR Fizz for your New

RECIPES A couple of delicious puddings to warm up your winter.

WEDDINGS Sophie and Andrew’s special day at The Dower House in Woodhall Spa.

WHAT’S ON January’s live events