Lincolnshire Pride November 2018

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Remembrance Day

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Men’s Fashion

Dinner jackets and tuxedos

Christmas Gifts

Christmas Gift Guide 2018

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WELCOME

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ovember is the month of remembrance, a time to remember all of those who fought for our freedom. This year, when the clock strikes 11am on the 11th November, it will mark 100 years of remembrance.

It’s a month to remember, but also to celebrate. Captain Stanley Perry will turn 95 in November. The veteran survived a sniper shot and a mortar bomb in World War Two and tells us of his phenomenal life in this edition.

November also means winter - and therefore, Christmas! - is just around the corner, so we have a gift guide for you to get thinking about the most wonderful time of the year.

As much as I would love to start celebrating Christmas right now I’m nicknamed ‘elf ’ in the Pride office - I’m aware that not everyone is that enthusiastic so there’s not a single bauble or holly sprig elsewhere in this edition... I’m saving it all for December.

Our homes section features a luxurious Lincolnshire property James Oliver Conservatories and sofas from the best in the business.

With best wishes for a great month!

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CONTENTS

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NEWS & EVENTS 08 48

NEWS Our roundup of good news in and around the area.

WHAT’S ON The best events in

Lincolnshire this month.

HIGHLIGHTS 24 42

GHOST STORIES Spooky stories

from the past to read by the fire.

THE INTERVIEW Lincolnshire Pride’s exclusive interview with WWII Veteran Captain Stanley Perry.

FOOD & DRINK 66 72

DINING OUT Paten & Co in Stamford and why you should go.

RECIPE An indulgent dessert.

HOMES & GARDENS 86

HOMES Arts & Crafts home

near Stoke Rochford.

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08 GARDENS James Oliver’s stunning conservatories and interior design ideas for your home and garden.

NATURE Lincolnshire’s most common garden birds.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN

120 WEDDING The beautiful wedding of Kieran and Holly in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

131 LADIES FASHION Stunning ladies’ 139

fashion for winter from Ted Baker.

LUXURY SKINCARE It’s time to change up your skincare for winter.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

144 BUSINESS NEWS Local success.

MOTORS

148 MOTORS McLaren’s new model.

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NEWS & EVENTS

BIG Plans for start of the season...

LINCOLN’S BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GROUP’S FESTIVE PLANS FOR NOVEMBER

LINCOLN Lincoln BIG is setting the scene for a spectacular and unforgettable Christmas – packed with exciting attractions to ‘wow’ every member of the family! Special highlights include the return of Thor’s Tipi, a new Moroccan Souk and a visit by a pack of Reindeer, who will travel down from the Cairngorms.

Then the city will enjoy sparkling Christmas Lights, and three fun Switch-On ceremonies, a tradition Lantern Parade and Carol Service, an unmissable Christmas Emporium and of course, Lincoln’s annual Christmas Market.

The festive season will begin with the return of the Norwegian-style Thor’s Tipi Bar on The Cornhill on Friday 9th November, where it will remain until December.

This popular attraction will serve delicious hot chocolate, craft beers.

On Thursday, 15th November the doors of the city’s Moroccan Market in the former premises of Ruddocks will offer ceramics, wood, metal, leather and other gifts.

Back to Burghley in 2019: Date set for Horse Trials...

CONFIRMATION OF DATES FOR LINCOLNSHIRE’S WORLD-CLASS FOUR-STAR FEI EQUINE COMPETITION

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Friday 23rd November will see the Christmas Lights Switch-On ceremonies at St Marks Shopping Centre, in the central High Street and in the Waterside Shopping

Centre. The details are still being finalised as Pride goes to press, but families will need to be in Lincoln from 5pm to 7.30pm to catch this exciting event. n

STAMFORD Calling all Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials fans! Don’t get caught out in 2019: The Land Rover Burghley takes place a week later than in recent years so make sure that your tickets are is booked for the right week and that your diaries are updated.

Cross Country day at Land Rover Burghley always takes place on the first Saturday of September – in 2019 this is September 7th, hence the event dates for 2019 being Thursday 5th September to Sunday 8th September.

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Event Director Liz Inman breathed a huge sigh of relief as the 2018 competition drew to a close: “We had been worried as the park was barren about six weeks ago after the long, hot and dry spell we’ve had, despite our irrigation system” she admitted. “The whole team worked extremely hard and everyone owes them a huge amount of gratitude for the efforts they’ve made to ensure the ground was as good as it could be,” she added.

Tim Price won the 2018 event with Ringwood Sky Boy. n

BEAUTY & THE BEAST AT AUDITORIUM

Oh no it isn’t... oh yes it will be. Great fun, that is, as Grimsby Auditorium has revealed the cast and dates of its forthcoming pantomime Beauty & The Beast.

Mark Little, former Big Breakfast star and ‘Joe Mangel’ in the soap Neighbours in the 1980s will star alongside Lincolnshire actor and Emmerdale veteran Fraser Hines, TV funnyman Stuart Wade and Amie Howes who will be playing Belle.

GRIMSBY

With the usual pantomime recipe of slapstick humour, audience participation and jaunty songs combining in one of the most loved fairy tales of all time, this will be a performance not to be missed!

Performances will take place from Wednesday 12th December to Saturday 29th December, and tickets are available now from £14.50-£18.50. n For more information see www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk or call 0300 300 0035.

Letters for Robert Webb

‘PEEP SHOW’ COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR HONOURED FOLLOWING RELEASE OF 2017 AUTOBIOGRAPHY...

Spalding retail centre finds that White Stuff is the right stuff...

SPALDING Spalding’s Springfields seemed to find that White Stuff was the right stuff as its new store’s first customers were queued outside waiting for the doors to be opened.

A new Joules store has also been confirmed for the centre as Pride goes to press.

Springfields covers 25 acres and attracts 2.5m visitors a year to its 54 stores. n

LINCOLN One of the top comedians in the UK, Robert Webb, received an honorary degree from the University of Lincoln last month.

Pictured in his cap and gown outside Lincoln Cathedral, the comedian, actor and writer Robert Webb - best known as half of the comedy double act Mitchell and Webb and TV series Peep Show - collected his honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Lincoln.

In 2017, Robert published his number one best-selling memoir of childhood in Lincolnshire, How Not To Be a Boy, and has a new book due out next year. n

£910,600 Project

Grimsby’s Panto

GRANTHAM’S Wyndham Park has officially reopened following a £1m refurbishment, with National Lottery funding of £910,600. The project has included the creation of a new visitor centre celebrating the town’s Machine Gun Corps heritage, a refurbished Memorial Arch, shelter, boating lake and new landscaping. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief LOUTH

240 NEW HOMES FOR THRIVING WOLDS TOWN Planning permission has been granted for the creation of 240 homes just off Grimsby Road in Louth.

The Westfield Park development will see the first 80 homes being created, followed by four further phases of development to accommodate the growing population and economic success of Louth.

The plans have been approved despite some councillors’ concerns over the increase in traffic and concerns over increased flood risks.

However, Richard Likupe, architect for the proposed development says that the plans create a ‘veritable opportunity’ to grow the town and ensure its future success.

Work should begin during summer 2019 and will take around a year to complete. n

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NEWS

“Fantastic news!” for St Botolph’s...

CHURCH WILL BE PROTECTED FOR GENERATIONS SAYS VERGER ADAM KELK BOSTON Boston Borough Council last month released £50,000 of grant funds from the remaining severe weather funds. The support grant will contribute specifically towards flood resilience works in the church including new internal porches, electrical works and a flood barrier towards the Parish of Boston’s project ‘A Passion for People.’

This project will fund vital repairs to the famous tower at St Botolph's, involving restoration work to the west face of the tower and repair of the lead belfry roof and wooden lantern viewing platform.

‘A Passion for People’ also involves improved community and visitor facilities inside the church, including the construction of porches on the north and south entrances to the church, the development of pews and the installation of a welcome desk and new

LOCAL NEWS In Brief

UFO EXPLANATION PROVES TO BE A BIT MORE DOWN TO EARTH...

A close encounter?

Aliens visiting from a far flung galaxy? Sorry to bring you back down to earth with a bump, but... no.

Flashing lights and lasers over Gainsborough were, in fact, from a visiting circus, says Lincolnshire Police and were not from extra-terrestrial visitors.

The truth is out there! n

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heritage interpretation telling the stories of the church and of the people of Boston.

Cllr Claire Rylott, portfolio holder for tourism, arts, culture and heritage, said:

“It is brilliant news for the church and the town.

The Stump are very grateful to have been given this grant are so grateful from the support they have received.”

Delivering on quality...

PRIDE MAGAZINES’ NEW VAN FLEET HITS THE ROAD TO DELIVER THE AREA’S FINEST MAGAZINE EACH MONTH

The project is due to start on 12th November, following the Festival of Remembrance marking the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. n PRIDE Producing the finest magazines in the area since 2002, Pride Magazines is still delivering on quality, but in a fleet of new vans for our in-house distribution.

Whilst the bulk of our circulation is via Royal Mail, free, to homes of distinction or via newsagents/supermarkets, we still need to deliver our additional bulk drop circulation to our advertisers, to reception areas, hotels, golf clubs, prestige car dealerships etc. That’s why we’ve invested in our new fleet of smart liveried delivery vehicles... keep a look out for them around Lincolnshire from this month! n

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Nicholsons Charity Ball 2018

Black Tie Ball in aid of LIVES & LNAACT

Local charities LIVEs and the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust were the two beneficiaries of last month’s fundraising ball from Nicholsons.

The Lincoln company is a firm of Chartered Accountants serving Owner Managed Businesses and Corporate Clients in Lincolnshire, plus national businesses too.

The black tie function was held at Lincoln’s Doubletree by Hilton hotel, and benefited the first responder charity LIVEs which funds 700+ highly trained and dedicated volunteers who get to their neighbours fast to deliver vital care in those first critical moments of a medical emergency before handing over to the ambulance service.

Images: Rob Davis.

The money raised will also benefit our local air ambulance charity which has been in operation since 1994 and has undertaken 18,900 potentially life-saving missions during its life.The cost of keeping the service - which receives no NHS or government funding operating is £4m a year, funded by functions like the Nicholsons ball. n

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How the ‘Rent a Room’ holiday sector is changing

By Flora Bennett, Partner and Tourism & Leisure specialist at Wilkin Chapman solicitors.

THE holiday room let has become a lucrative side earner for millions of UK home-owners who will have benefitted from the long, hot summer of 2018.

Indeed, with short breaks and staycations boosting the sector further, some of the figures may surprise you. For example, according to latest statistics from Airbnb alone, £657m was earned through them by UK households – an average of £3,000 per Airbnb host.

For many there was the added advantage of not having to pay income tax on their micro-businesses – thanks to what is known as ‘rent a room relief ’. This currently allows for a gross income of up to £7,500 a year to be received tax free on a property that is the individual’s main home. The legislation does not currently include any requirement for the landlord to be living there at the same time.

But take note - this relief, which was originally targeted at providing accommodation for lodgers and not holiday-makers, is set to come to an end for those who let their entire

house, moving out themselves to make way for their guests. From April 6 next year, rent a room relief will only be available if the host also lives in the property at some point during the rental period.

“Originally targeted at providing accommodation for lodgers and not holiday-makers”

In introducing this new tax, it is evident that this type of rental is often now being viewed as a ‘business’ rather than a ‘pocket-money hobby’ and as a result should be treated as such.

With the above in mind it may well be advantageous for anyone in this position to really look at what they are doing and take good advice on how to run such a business.

There are tax advantages to be had for those who decide to invest and let out rooms in their homes, with other examples including entrepreneurs’

relief and capital allowances – providing certain criteria is met.

With the increasing popularity of this sector, it is inevitable that the Government will look to change its policies and procedures to capitalise on this lucrative marketplace. It is therefore vital that those involved keep abreast of the changes.

For more information, please contact Flora Bennett on 01507 606161, email flora.bennett@wilkinchapman.co.uk or visit wilkinchapman.co.uk

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GHOST STORIES

OF LINCOLNSHIRE Lincolnshire has a lengthy history and buildings with ancient heritage, so apparitions are most certainly apparent. is month, we bring to you the most haunted places in Lincolnshire, their scary stories and some of the spooks that live there Lincolnshire’s long and lengthy history is something we celebrate often in our publication, often featuring tales of battles, poets and scientists from years gone by. However, the stories of ghosts and ghouls seem to go hand in hand with these historical topics.

It’s a bit of a grey area. e ghost stories of Lincolnshire have been told through generations, and there isn’t a shred of evidence to support them other than eye witnesses. But whether you do or don’t believe in the paranormal, there’s no denying it’s intriguing. ere are hundreds of haunted locations in Lincolnshire, but there are only a handful that are referred to often as places for poltergeists, with much more regular sightings.

Read on at your own risk...

Brown’s Pie Shop, Lincoln: Ok, so we wouldn’t count this as ‘regular’ sightings, but it’s certainly an interesting story, and has been a location on the British TV series ‘Most Haunted.’ e ghost that is reported to be present at the popular restaurant is named Humphrey, a young boy. e first sighting of him was by a customer. She complained about staff letting children run

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“Greestone Stairs are said to be haunted by several different spooks...”

>> around the restaurant while she was dining in there alone...but there were no children present.

The second sighting of Humphrey is by a chef who would be alone in the restaurant for the first hour of every shift. He would hear running around in the restaurant, but upon further inspection, no one would be there. He would always return to his pots and pans moved around from where he had previously left them.

Greestone Stairs: There are said to be many ghosts that haunt these ancient stairs.

About a quarter of your way up the steps, there’s an archway, and many people have reported strange orbs of light and noises coming from underneath, electrical devices turning themselves off.

The main three ghosts seen on the steps includes: a nun from the convent of St Josephs who appears to be carrying a baby, and lays it down to rest in a flower bed; cleric wearing a long hat and cloak who stands under a lamp post he reportedly hung himself on; and the most famous,

Right: Lincoln is full of eerie locations and haunted places.

Above is Greestone Steps on the way to the Cathedral Quarter, and to the right is Brown’s Pie Shop on Steep Hill.

Gainsborough Old Hall is to the far right and Stokes High Bridge café certainly makes for a spooky setting...

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HALLOWEEN

Local Events Halloween at Cogglesford Watermill

Wednesday 31st October, 6pm Join in with ghostly fun and activities at the 18th century Cogglesford Watermill in Sleaford during Halloween.

The creaky old Cogglesford Watermill will be celebrating Halloween with spooky activities throughout the evening for all ages.

Explore the mill and follow terrifying trails before settling down with some spooky stories. Fancy dress welcome, suitable for all ages. n Call 01529 413671 or visit Cogglesford Watermill on East Road in Sleaford NG34 7EQ.

Lincoln Ghost Walks

Wednesdays to Saturdays, 7pm Join the award-winning evening Lincoln Ghost Walk to learn more about the city’s ghostly hauntings and supernatural past as you take a stroll along the central streets.

Led by experienced guides, these walking tours pass many places of interest and attractions along the way. Those wishing to join in the fun should meet up in the Castle Square, close to the Magna Carta public house, five minutes before the tour officially begins.

The Original Lincoln Ghost Walk has established itself as a key attraction of the City for visitors and residents alike.

Booking is not required although it is recommended that you arrive at least five to ten minutes before the departure time. Special tours and functions can be arranged in advance. n Call 01673 857574 or visit www.lincolnghostwalks.co.uk.

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HAUNTED: Lincolnshire’s Lost Buildings...

Nocton Hall, Lincoln This building, as indicated on a plaque, dates back to 1530. Several prominent people have been residents, most notably Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon and Prime Minister for a short time. It was used as a military hospital in both World Wars, was reverted again to private use in the 1980s but there was a major fire in 2004 which left it in a derelict state.

Bass Maltings, Sleaford These are eight large disused malt houses owned by Bass Brewery and built in the 1900s. Again, there was a fire in 1976 which caused severe damage. Derelict since the 1990s, proposals to convert the buildings were put on hold in 2015 after lengthy delays over planning permission.

Woodhall Spa Baths If you’ve ever been to the Kinema in the Woods, you would’ve seen the Woodhall

Spa Baths near the car park. The baths were built after a shaft was built in the area to search for coal but a spring of salt water was found instead. The baths were eventually closed, and have been abandoned for the past 32 years.

Rauceby Hospital, Sleaford This is a former psychiatric hospital that was previously used for a scary movie called ‘The Lucifer Effect.’ It closed in 1997.

Ruston Factory, Lincoln You can’t miss this enormous abandoned factory in the centre of Lincoln. The industrial equipment manufacturing company’s history extends to 1840 and is now part of the Siemens group.

Mablethorpe Hall Care Home This care home closed in 2012 but has been left exactly as it was so there are relics and family photos people have left behind.

Above: This is the bass maltings in Sleaford. Being such a large building, many people have dared to explore the old brewery, and others have ventured in with a drone. There’s a great deal of drone footage of the Sleaford malt house online, and it featured as part of Channel 4’s series of ‘Short Shorts.’ Right: The eerie Bradley Woods in Grimsby.

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St Hughe’s Head. On Saint Hughes death, he was announced as a saint, and his body was cut up and sent to cathedrals around the world. His head stayed in a chest in Lincoln Cathedral, on a bed of gold and gems, and people see it along the stairs.

Gainsborough Old Hall: There is an entire corridor named ‘The Ghost Corridor’ in Gainsborough Old Hall for the amount of sightings here. It is said that the figure of a grey lady walks along the corridor and disappears through the wall.

However the most famous story from the Old Hall, is that of Sir Thomas Burgh’s daughter. The Hall was built for him in 1460. Her daughter threatened to elope with a lower class man, so Sir Thomas locked her in her bedroom. She died, reportedly of a broke heart, and is seen to wander around the rooms.

Bradley Woods, Grimsby: Bradley Woods near Grimsby is not for the faint hearted.

People who visit the woods often report of a ghost called the Black Lady. Eyewitnesses have described her as very pretty, dressed in a black flowing cloak that is hooded.

Some people have reportedly seen her tear-stained face.

Many believe she is a nun that escaped from a nearby monastery, and the other story is that she was a single woman living alone in the woods.

Thorpe Hall, Louth: Thorpe Hall was built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle. However, it is not he who haunts the Hall. It is believed that he was rescued from a Spanish prison from a beautiful Spanish lady called Donna Leonora Oviedo. They fell in love and she asked for him to take her to England, but he revealed that was already married and couldn’t do so.

She was heartbroken, and it is believed that she followed him to England anyway and after seeing his happy marriage, killed herself in the grounds of the Hall.

She gave him a portrait of herself wearing a green dress, but this has been lost, and people claim to see a Spanish spirit walking the gardens in her beautiful green dress.

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Lincoln Castle: Of course there are many reports of ghosts at the prison. Many visitors report getting a cold chill and others say they feel something brushing against them as they walk through, or they hear footsteps and doors banging shut.

The main ghost that is seen her is that of a lady walking down the stairs in the old Victorian Women’s prison carrying her baby.

County Assembly Rooms, Lincoln: This is probably the most peculiar. People report to see a Cavalier-style dressed man in a doorway in the ballroom on many separate occasions. There are also often sounds of furniture moving, voices in the basement, doors swinging open by themselves and objects being moved from one room to the other.

Garden House Hotel, Stamford: A dark shadow like figure has been seen looking out of the window of room number 18 at the Garden House Hotel. Staff reported strange goings on the top floor such as objects being moved of their own accord and curtains blowing in no wind. Room number 18 is said to be haunted by a ghost of a old man who when alive must have had a hoarse throat as heavy breathing is also heard in this room!

Well, we did warn you.

The gruesome stories of people of the past in Lincolnshire are certainly haunting, and may or may not be true, but ones to tell your family next time you’re walking up the Greestone Steps...

Above: Lincoln Castle’s Victorian Prison. Roundel: The Cavalier-style dressed man often associated with the sightings in the County Assembly Rooms in Lincoln.

Centre: Spooky Stamford’s cobbled streets.

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High Flying Phantoms: Lincolnshire’s Air Force Apparitions...

Our county has a very high number of RAF bases primarily due to its location on the east to get to enemy territory easily during the World Wars, however a few are now abandoned... and haunted!

RAF Wickenby, near Market Rasen: This airbase is said to have three haunted runways. Shadowy figures walking along them, people whistling old songs, airmen spotted smoking cigarettes before vanishing and one particular pilot who walks into the control room and vanishes upstairs.

Mechanics have also supposedly been seen running towards where the old hangars used to be and then just vanishing into thin air.

Bumps and footsteps are often heard in the control room, which still exists on the site, strange scraping sounds seem to come from the walls and faint morse code sounds have been heard.

RAF Manby Hall: Ghost hunter teams from around the UK claim that Manby is haunted by a Second World War pilot who is sometimes seen wearing a long coat. This has been caught on camera too.

Steve Wesson visited Manby Hall, in 2017 with his UK Ghost Hunts team and could not believe his luck when he captured the freaky footage of a ghost haunting a corridor in the abandoned base.

The team didn’t spot the unknown figure until looking at the footage later that night but Steve insists it could not have been any of his team and there was no one else in the building.

RAF Hemswell, Gainsborough: The most memorable stories, and not for the faint hearted, are the ghosts at RAF Hemswell.

There is supposedly a pilot who crash landed and is said to run down the runway with his uniform on fire. There is also an engineer who lost his arm in machinery staggers around screaming.

A ghostly rendition of the Missouri Waltz is reported to be heard late at night, and there’s a ghost dog that suddenly vanishes. themselves in the hangars. Other than that, there are the usual sounds of doors slamming when no one is around and lights going on and off in the hangars.

RAF Metheringham: Dozens of reports have been made of a ghostly woman stalking the area near this former WW2 bomber airfield.

The ghost is believed to be the lingering spirit of Catherine Bystock, a 19 year old girl and member of the Women’s Auxillary Air Force who was courting a flight sergeant based at Metheringham.

The pair were due to be married yet their love would be cut short when she was thrown from her lover’s sidecar and killed. Her apparition appears at the spot where she died, sometimes flagging down passing motorists to aid the stricken pair. n

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

CHARITY New Hope, thanks to a new

Inspirational Barbara Delacy-Wrisdale is the co-founder of a new local charity, The Bessy Foundation. It aims to raise money for new cancer diagnosis equipment and to increase the prevalence of screening five years after survival.

We’ve all crossed off days on our calendars.

Counting down to Christmas or to our summer holiday. To a pregnancy due date, or perhaps to when a loved one serving in the armed forces returns from a tour of duty abroad.

Imagine, though, crossing off a date from your calendar with the knowledge that very day was when you could or should have died.

It’s humbling. Not that a conversation about just that situation with Barbara DelacyWrisdale is gloomy or downbeat.

In fact, instead, we’re giggling and reflecting on our families and having a great old chat.

Strange considering the subject of our conversation but try being gloomy around Barbara; you won’t manage it!

As Pride goes to press in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she’ll cross off on her calendar the last day of the three months doctors predicted it would take for her stage four metastatic liver cancer to claim her life.

But Barbara’s not going anywhere. There’s far too much to get on with now she’s established her charity, The Bessy Foundation.

What is The Bessy Foundation?

It’s my reason to be alive. It’s my ability to make a difference to others’ lives and a way to be of use and ensure my life has meant something.

We established the charity in July this year, aiming to raise money to ensure ongoing detection of cancer by, for instance, purchasing

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new CT scanners for local hospitals, by employing radiologists or covering the cost of CT scans to provide peace of mind after the five year ‘all clear’ milestone.

What happened to you this year?

I reached my 65th birthday, and I was enjoying spending time with my three grown-up children and two grandchildren.

I was working full time, and I had been clear of cancer for nine years.

I hadn’t been feeling well and had felt tired on a recent holiday. When I was back in the country I had a bit of a cough and a couple of dizzy spells. Overnight I went from feeling slightly ill to being doubled up in pain.

I took a trip to A&E on Wednesday, went back to work on Thursday with a diagnosis of a water infection, then a suspected bad gall bladder or kidney stones as the pain became worse. On Saturday 23th June, 10.30am, just a few days later, a CT identified lesions on my liver which confirmed that it was, in fact cancer; specifically stage four breast cancer of the liver. It would be terminal within three months without treatment, meaning I wouldn’t live beyond the end of September.

And this would be your second battle with cancer?

Nine years ago I got out of the shower and found a dimple on my breast. Not a lump, Main: Smiling, fighting and citing the creation of her new charity as another reason to live; Barbara Delacy-Wrisdale.

nothing that felt sinister, just something unusual, and I just knew.

My GP and consultant confirmed HER2 ER+ breast cancer, and whilst they could only operate on my mum or dad when they had the disease, the better understanding of the disease they had gained up to my first occurrence meant a partial mastectomy and fat transfer reconstruction with radiotherapy.

Today, more tailored chemotherapy and new immunology-based treatments, and ongoing research means we have a better understanding of how the disease works, how it should be treated and whether it would reoccur.

Back in 1999 it wasn’t known that my type of cancer would come back. Having reached the five year ‘all clear’ I breathed a sigh of relief.

I was taking part in the REACT Celecoxib drug trial; a ten year trial ending next year.

However, like other women, I wasn’t entitled to any follow-up screenings after five years, which would have picked up this year’s reoccurrence.

And that’s the point of the Bessy Foundation?

Yes. It’s a win/win situation to offer CT scans after the five year ‘all clear’ milestone.

It offers peace of mind for those who have had treatment for cancer and fear a reoccurrence if the scan is clear. If the scan isn’t clear, early detection is a way of ensuring early diagnosis and treatment, which is likely to be more cost-effective for

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Bessy. It was always breaking down but dad would always fix it.

We looked after it, and it looked after us, it was a survivor and so is my ‘Bessy!’

the NHS in the long run, but also reduce the necessity for the health service to provide longer-term palliative care pathways.

At the five-year mark I was optimistic. We’d found the breast cancer early, treatment was immediate, and the lymph node biopsy confirmed it hadn’t spread... plus I’d had five years of clear scans.

We hope to facilitate ongoing scans after five years by way of providing CT scanners for our local ULHT trust and for units like Peterborough’s Fitzwilliam Hospital. This technology costs from £250,000 reconditioned, or upwards of £1m for brand new state-of-theart units. Our other fundraising aims are to fund private scans that usually cost £450£600 per scan, or even funding our own radiologists to use existing equipment.

As our funds grow, we want to enter into dialogue with local hospitals and healthcare trusts to find out how the money we raise can best be spend to achieve our aims.

The Foundation also has the support of your family?

It was co-founded by two members of my family, Kelvin and Raine. I’ve three children in their 20s and 30s and two grandchildren.

It’s something the whole family can involve themselves in, something positive to channel our energy into.

Because of the impact diagnosis has on the family?

Yes. There were 360,000 cancer diagnoses last year, and most people can relate to it.

One in two people will be affected by cancer, either as a patient, or as a family member desperate to do anything possible to help their loved one.

A diagnosis ripples around the family.

My children were quiet, angry, upset... a whole range of emotions. But it has also brought us closer together, and we’re channeling that mixture of feelings into something practical and positive.

The impact goes beyond the medical diagnosis?

There’s a fear that you won’t be around for your family, financial and practical concerns, but also a loss of identity, too.

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What other advice do you have?

For a woman, especially, a mastectomy or the loss of hair following treatment can have a real impact on how you see yourself and how others treat you. Losing a breast isn’t like losing a finger or a toe, it’s part of your femininity; it’s your attractiveness, your identity.

People have remarked how well I look, how happy I seem, but though it’s there in the background I’m determined to still be me.

You can put that wig on. You can still be you. You can retain some of that normality.

What advice do you have for others after diagnosis?

Initially you’ll face a whole range of emotions, but it’s important to get a hold on your feelings and get hold of the situation as soon as you’re able to do so.

You can’t run away from it, you can’t be in denial. You have to come out fighting and carry on fighting. I’m really stubborn and never give up. You also have to smile and laugh.

I’ve done my research and tried to understand the disease as much as possible.

I’ve changed my diet to remain as healthy as possible, going dairy-free and adopting a liver-friendly diet. The liver detoxifies the body, that’s its role, so I drink a superfood shake to support it each day and help Bessy to do her job.

Bessy...?

Yep! As a child my family would work between the fens in the winter and the coast in the summer. We’d load up an old red van that also served as a makeshift camper van for family fun. My father called the van

Don’t fear cancer treatment. All our doctors, nurses and specialists are incredible, and they do a really great job. Chemotherapy has a reputation for being a really horrible treatment and it’s true the side effects can be unpleasant, but its side effects are very much worthwhile given that they allow us to fight for our lives and to survive.

Treatments are more tailored than ever before and are more effective.

After treatment you’re given steroids, which actually leave you on a bit of a high, and the relationship, the bond you make with others in the chemo suite becomes very strong.

Indeed, as you sit there and meet others who understand what you’re going through, there’s camaraderie, a bond... some incredible friends are made there.

What positives have you taken from you illness?

Surprisingly, many. My family say the same, too. Day-to-day when otherwise you’d find yourself wound up by life’s little irritations inconsiderate drivers, rude people or bad weather for instance - you instead get things into context. Life is so precious, and a cancer diagnosis makes you appreciate every day.

I’m enjoying seeing friends more, noticing seasonality; the sky; a little Robin that sits with me as I’m pegging out the washing. You value each day more.

Do you still get upset?

Certainly. I have cried. But I’ve had bad moments, not bad days. My upbringing and my wonderful parents have made me adaptable and helped me to become independent and strong and stubborn.

If I can channel that, survive and be of some use to others and if I can watch my children and grandchildren grow up in the process, then my life will have been worthwhile! n The Bessy Foundation was established in July 2018 to fund more screening opportunities for those who have fought cancer. For more information or to make a donation, call 07541 091362.

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- THE BESSY FOUNDATION -

Cancer in the UK: The 10 Questions You’ll Ask...

Each year there are 360,000 new cases of cancer, nearly 990 every day (that means one diagnosis every two minutes), and around 183,000 in men; 177,000 in women.

Breast, prostate, lung and bowel cancers are the most common, accounting for 53% of all cancers. In our CCG, there were 4,600 cases last year, and around 2,000 deaths.

Half of people diagnosed in England now survive the disease for 10 years of more...

1. What is cancer?

Cancerous cells are present in every healthy body. Cancer is when abnormal cells divide in an uncontrolled way.

Some cancers may eventually spread into other tissues. Cancer starts when gene changes make one cell or a few cells begin to grow and multiply too much. This may cause a growth called a tumour.

2. How many types are there?

There are more than 200 different types of cancer; there are five main types.

Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.

Sarcomas are cancers that begins in the connective or supportive tissues such as bone, cartilage, fat, muscle or blood vessels. Leukaemia is cancer that starts in blood forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes abnormal blood cells to be produced and go into the blood Lymphoma and Myeloma cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Finally, brain and spinal cord cancers are known as central nervous system cancers.

3. What are the most common cancers?

Carcinomas are the most common type of cancer. They make up about 85 out of every 100 cancers (85%) in the UK. Sarcomas make up less than one in every 100 cancers (1%) diagnosed every year.

Leukaemias are uncommon and make up only three out of 100 of all cancer cases (3%). But they are the most common type of cancer in children.

Lymphomas make up about five out of every 100 cancer cases (5%) in the UK. Brain and spinal cord tumours make up about three out of every 100 cases of cancer (3%) in the UK.

4. What do the descriptions mean?

There are two main types of staging systems for cancer. These are the TNM system and the number system. TNM stands for Tumour, Node, Metastasis.

T 1-4 refers to the size of the cancer and how far it has spread, one being small and four large. N 1-3 refers to whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, from no nodes to lots of lymph nodes containing cancer cells. We also describe whether the cancer hasn’t spread (metastisised) M 0, or whether it has M 1.

Number staging systems usually use the TNM system to divide cancers into stages. Stage 1 usually means that a cancer is relatively small and contained within the organ it started in. Stage 2 usually means that the tumour is larger than in stage 1, but has not started to spread into the surrounding tissues.

Stage 3 usually means the cancer is larger. It may have started to spread into surrounding tissues and there are cancer cells in the lymph nodes in the area. Stage 4 means the cancer has spread from where it started to another body organ. This is also called secondary or metastatic cancer.

About four out of 10 people with cancer (40%) have radiotherapy as part of their treatment. Radiotherapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells.

6. Does cancer always come back?

Many cancers are cured. But in some people cancer can return. Some cancers can’t be cured but treatment is often able to control them for some years.

7. Is cancer genetic?

Most cancers start due to gene changes that happen over a person’s lifetime.

More rarely cancers start due to inherited faulty genes passed down in families.

Our genes pick up mistakes that occur when cells divide. These mistakes (or faults) are called mutations but they can happen because of other factors such as: tobacco, radiation UV radiation from the sun, some substances in food and some chemicals in our environment.

8. Does age affect cancer prevalence?

35% of cancer cases in the UK are diagnosed in people aged 75 or over.

Incidence rates are highest overall in people aged 85-89.

Since the early 1990s, incidence rates for all cancers combined have increased for all the broad age groups in 5. What are the differOne in two people in the UK the UK. The increase ent treatments? will be touched by cancer in is largest in people Surgery - the removal their lifetime. 50% of people aged 0-24 where rates of affected tissue diagnosed with cancer in have increased by may be an issue deEngland now survive the around a quarter (24%). pending on the type and disease for ten years size of cancer. or more.

9. What are the survival rates?

These vary enormously, much Chemotherapy is a type of like the type of cancer itself. Cancer anti-cancer drug treatment. There survival is, however, improving and has are more than 100 different drugs curdoubled in the last 40 years in the UK. rently available. Sometimes the side effects of chemo can be unpleasant, but it 10. What can I do? can help to Support charities like Bessy Foundation, remember that: most are short term and and the work of Cancer Research UK, will go once the treatment has finished. see www.cancerresearchuk.org. n

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Stanley WORLD WAR TWO TANK COMMANDER & CAPTAIN

PERRY November is a month for reflection. We look back at 100 years since the end of WWI, 100 years since the Royal Air Force was formed, and we also reflect on - and celebrate - 95 years of Captain Stanley Perry’s incredible life. In summary, the WWII veteran led a troop of tanks, served in the SAS, ran a prisoner of war camp and survived a sniper shot and a mortar bomb...

Throughout life, there are many incredible people you encounter for one reason or another, but there are few you feel truly privileged to be in the presence of. After discovering Captain Stanley Perry’s phenomenal story - a true story that really should be the subject of a major motion movie, but we will try to do justice in print - I was in awe of him and his incredible life.

Torrential rain in a beautiful woodland area of Holton le Moor, Market Rasen prompted Stanley to hurry me into his cosy home.

After fixing me with a cup of tea and Paws, the very cuddly black cat, Stanley began to relay his life story to me.

“I was born and grew up in Bury St Edmunds with my best friend Mike, the vicar’s son, often referred to as Titch due to his short stature,” says Stanley, who is in remarkably good health for a 94 year old soon to celebrate his 95th in November. “We were around 16 when war broke out and were unsure what to make of it. Titch and I would discuss in length the moralities of war and went to various Peace Pledge Union Meetings.”

“In the end, we concluded that war was inevitable; France, Belgium and Holland had already fallen, and we decided to sign up. My parents were labourers and worked very hard to secure a scholarship for me at Emmanuel College in Cambridge to study maths, so at the news of my decision to join the army, my father was furious.

It took my mother and Titch’s father the vicar to talk him round into calming down and accepting the situation we were facing.”

“So in the summer of 1941, Titch and I went to Cambridge to sign up. After my training, I qualified for Sandhurst and began my training as a tank officer. I lived my life with a lot of tanks during this time - Waltzing Matildas, Valentines, Churchills - and learnt a great deal. After I completed my training here, I joined the Suffolk Regiment tank battalion and my passing out parade was commissioned by King George VI, something I’m very proud of.”

“I started in the holding depot for the tanks and was told that I was going to stay there in Suffolk as a motor transport officer, but I signed up to drive a tank not a desk! A few of my friends were Main Image: Captain Stanley Perry in his uniform. His wife Lisa said that she was initially attracted to Stanley because she thought he looked a great deal like Frank Sinatra!

serving in the SAS in the desert and they said that I should sign up for that if I was unhappy in my current position so I volunteered for the SAS.”

Stanley didn’t want to discuss his time spent with the SAS so we fast forwarded three years later when the Sherwood Rangers, one of the five squadrons of the Royal Yeomanry, came back from fighting and Stanley was 20 years old.

“The Sherwood Rangers were the best tank regiment in the army,” says Stanley. “I was initially attracted to the regiment as they drove amphibious tanks. I asked if they would take me and they said yes.

I missed D-Day by just four days as I was serving in the SAS!”

The Liberation of Bayeux on 7th June 1944 was carried out by the Sherwood Rangers. This was the first town in France to be liberated. Stanley joined this same regiment just three days later on 10th June aged 20. He played a part in many of the early main successes of the Normandy campaign, but one particularly sticks in his memory.

“We were in Condé-sur-Noireau,” says Stanley. “It was midnight.

We had fuelled up the tank and were settling down to sleep under a blanket on the edge of the tank. At around 1am, I was woken and informed the Colonel wanted to see me. He explained that the bridge over the River Noireau had been blown, he didn’t know when it was to be repaired and he wanted to know if tanks could still make it across. He said he wanted to send a man on foot (me) to see if it was. I went very nervously to check - we knew the Germans were positioned along the river - and reported back that the river was indeed ok to cross as the water was only three or four feet deep. I settled back down to sleep.”

“At 3am, I was woken by the Squadron Commander. He said that I was the man who checked to see if it was ok to cross, so I would be leading the tanks across and I had to make it over by dawn!”

“We set off into what was called the bocage - a Norman word that describes woodland and pasture - known for being incredibly difficult to manoeuvre tanks through and great cover for German troops.

In this case, said German troops were armed with bazookas - handheld anti-tank guns - and snipers.”

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e Colonel was pressing me to go on but the minesweepers hadn’t finished just yet.

I told the tank commanders following me to stay in my tracks and moved forward...

“The Royal Engineers set off in front first to minesweep and unfortunately one of the mines went off. The Colonel was pressing me to push on but the Engineers were telling me I couldn’t go until they had swept it. I couldn’t put the Colonel off any longer so I decided to start moving. I told the other tank drivers to stay in my tracks and as long as my tank didn’t blow up, they would be ok.”

“In my tank, there were five of us; myself, the tank troop commander, the wireless operator, the gunner, driver and the co-driver/lap gunner.”

“German troops started shooting, and the first big bang we heard was followed by a slithering noise across the top of my tank; we had just lost our radio and therefore all forms of communication.

We decided to carry on and go in blind.”

“Seven tank commanders were killed in this time. We decided to carry on and just hope two tanks were following up behind us.

I usually drove with the tank lid up, but it was getting so messy that I decided to shut it. As I was doing so, I felt a stinging pain in my arm and said to my crew ‘I’ve just been stung by a bloody bee!’

I looked and saw my arm covered in blood. Of course, I’d just been sniped. My wireless operator patched me up a bit, and we carried on following instructions to get to the top of the hill.”

“There were two more big bangs; a bazooka went through the tank between my lap gunner’s legs! I remember him saying ‘that’s just torn my trousers!’ and thinking how lucky he was - he came away with torn trousers and a few grazes. The second bang was a little more serious; a bazooka hit the driving sprocket on one of the tracks. As tracks on a tank run independently and that’s the only form of steering, we decided to pull out.”

When Stanley returned to the squadron, they sent him back to England for repair on 21st August.

“The transport officer asked where I was from and said he could send me back to a hospital nearby. He came back quite content with himself and told me he’d managed to get me into a hospital right next to Manchester. I said ‘that’s miles away from Bury St Edmunds!’ to which he replied, ‘no, it’s right next to Bury!’”

“It turns out this small innocent mistake saved my life. While in Manchester, I was ‘walking wounded;’ I wasn’t sick enough to be in bed but my arm - broken in two places from the bullet - wasn’t

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strong enough for me to be sent out again.

I went on a night out in Manchester with a friend and met two girls. One was a beautiful Danish girl called Lisa. We became very close and met often while I was in Manchester.

Unfortunately, soon after I received a call to leave and join the regiment again. I called Lisa and said ‘I’ve got a weekend embarkation, will you marry me on Monday?’ She said she had to ask her mother, and soon replied ‘we can’t...it’s unlucky to get married on a Monday, it will have to be a Saturday!’ We married on 16th December 1944.”

“Before I left, Lisa gave me a 21st birthday present; a photo of her which I kept in a leather case in my breast pocket at all times.

I was sent to join the Sherwood Rangers, one of three armed regiments in the 8th Armoured Brigade - once more in Maastricht in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, it would not be long before I returned to an English hospital.”

“I heard the long whistle of a mortar bomb followed by the bang from a while away. It was followed by a second long whistle again followed by the bang, this time a little closer.

Too close for my liking. I decided to run for cover when I heard the third whistle and the bang went off right next to me.”

Above: Stanley and his daughter Kathy meeting archivist Dr Karey Draper and the Duke of Buccleuch at Boughton House, the site on which Stanley managed a prisoner of war camp with memorabilia on display.

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Right: The photo Stanley carried in his top breast pocket that saved his life when a mortar bomb exploded right next to where he was standing.

His wife Lisa is sitting with Stanley in the photo above too.

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If my wife hadn’t given me a leather-wrapped photograph of herself on my 21st birthday and if I hadn’t have kept it in my breast pocket, I wouldn’t be alive today...

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Stanley was rushed to a hospital and seen by a surgeon immediately.

Shrapnel from the mortar bomb was embedded in his face, all along his left side, his leg and chest. In fact, a lot of the shrapnel is still embedded in his body and he showed me a piece he calls a ‘souvenir of the war’ just behind his left ear!

“While I was still asleep, an American soldier placed a purple heart - a US military decoration awarded in the name of the president to those wounded or killed while serving - by my bed. When I awoke and he asked what regiment I was serving in I told him the Sherwood Rangers, part of the British army. He exclaimed ‘you’re a Limey!’ and took my purple heart away!”

“After speaking to the surgeon when I woke up, a piece of shrapnel he had found was on the wall of my heart. He explained that if the leather wrapped photo of my wife wasn’t in my breast pocket to slow the piece of metal down, I would have died. He said it was a miracle that I was still alive.”

When Stanley came back to the UK, he was promoted to Captain and took over a prisoner of war working camp in the grounds of the Duke of Buccleuch’s Boughton House near Kettering.

“I was responsible for 3,000 prisoners of war. I had to re-educate the prisoners and set them to work, so they built huts to live in. I even formed a little parliament in the camp with an election process.

I made friends with one particular German - Gerhard Casper - who was very gifted in art. I bought him paints and canvases and he painted a beautiful triptych for the makeshift chapel on camp.”

Gerhard’s creations alongside other artefacts collated by Stanley are now in an exhibition in Boughton House. Stanley met the Duke himself and told him of the five to six acre prisoner of war camp once on the grounds of the house, of which all evidence had been removed previously.

“After the war, I went to Denmark with my wife working there for a few years before returning to the UK and working for Unilever.

I’ve had three children - Mike, Kathy and Susan - three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. My hobbies include gardening, shooting sand woodwork recently gaining an interest in pyrography.”

Stanley was awarded the Legion D’Honneur recently for his bravery and phenomenal war effort in addition to four other medals. He’s going to the National Memorial Arboretum soon to be a part of a plaque presentation for the Sherwood Rangers and to meet the Lord-Lieutenant.

You would think Stanley had done enough for his country after returning from the war, but he’s a big member of the community.

He served as the district councillor for a while as well as treasurer of the village church, and also worked for the Diocese of Lincoln Bishop’s Council. He was a very keen rugby player and even played on the same team as his son Mike for a couple of seasons.

“I’m very proud of my children and my grandchildren. I treasure the time I’ve had to spend with them. My granddaughter Nichola and I would used to have Nichola and granddad days to which she would say ‘no grown ups are invited!’ They have all kept me young.”

Unfortunately, Stanley’s wife Lisa, whom he had been married to for 72 years, passed away two years ago from dementia and terminal cancer.

“I always ponder on how we stayed in our very happy marriage for 72 years. A relationship is about giving and taking, and it’s important to argue, but fundamental to get over it and get back together. I’ve lived a very good life with her and with our children.”

We would like to wish Captain Stanley Perry a very happy birthday in November, and thank him and all the soldiers like him who fought for our freedom. Lest we Forget. n

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Chris is one of the country’s top TV naturalists. Since first appearing on our screens as a presenter of The Really Wild Show, his love of all things wild has been evident in a string of broadcasting hits and he is rarely off our screens. His talks are full of fascinating information and discussions of all the topics.

Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life.

The Museum invites visitors to remember and reflect upon the fallen from the First World War which ended on November 11th 1918.

The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is a former army barracks and offers a rich and varied social history collection, reflecting and celebrating the culture of Lincolnshire and its people from 1750 to the present day.

n See this talk at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. Call 0844 854 2776 or visit www.bathshall.co.uk.

GRANTHAM

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ChriStmAS in the mAnSion

Exhibits illustrate commercial, domestic, agricultural, industrial and community life.

Explore Belton House mansion this Christmas as the great house is made ready for a high society Christmas party. You’ll be guided from the busy kitchens to the elegant upper floor and family rooms.

n Call 01522 782040 or visit the website www.lincolnshire.gov.uk or visit the museum on Lincoln’s Burton Road LN1 3LY.

Lincolnshire Wedding Show

THE LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY WEDDING SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND WITH OVER 50 STANDS THIS MONTH OFFERING THE BEST SUPPLIERS...

LINCOLN

Sun 25th november

the LinCoLnShire wedding Show The perfect wedding day is a dream of every bride-to-be, but to make that dream come true takes a lot of planning and organisation.

Cupids Wedding Shows provide the ideal way of taking the hard work out of planning, and with over 50 stands, it remains the area’s biggest wedding show attracting hundreds of brides.

The Lincolnshire County Wedding Show features stunning fashion shows, goody bags for the first 250 brides and expert advice showcasing everything you need to plan your perfect wedding.

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n This event is free but normal admission fees apply. Call them on 01476 566116 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

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hAndeL’S meSSiAh Following its premiere in Dublin in 1742, Messiah quickly became one of Handel’s most popular pieces of music and has been performed around the globe every year since 1945.

This year, the Lincoln Cathedral Choir is returning with their performance of Handel’s Messiah, a spectacular piece of music which is to be accompanied by Lincolnshire Chamber Orchestra. n Call 01522 561600 or visit www.lincolncathedral.com.

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SLEAFORD

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This month from the 10th November to 6th January, enjoy this incredible exhibition at NCCD of glass lanterns inspired by the churches along the Spires and Steeples Arts & Heritage trail between Lincoln and Sleaford. n 01529 308710, www.nccd.org.uk.

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the CAStiLiAn String QuArtet This quartet - Sini Simonen on violin, Daniel Roberts on violin, Charlotte Bonneton on viola and Christopher Graves on the cello - was formed in 2011 and is rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. They have performed in

thurS 15th november Europe, China, the USA, Canada and Columbia. We look forward to welcoming this young and talented quartet on their debut for the Music Club.

This event will be held at the King’s School in Grantham and will cost just £12 - students can attend the concert for free. n For more information, visit the website www.guildhallartscentre.com or call 01476 406158. Alternatively, visit Guildhall Arts Centre on St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ.

Guy Fawkes’s Bonfire Night

ENJOY A FIREWORKS SHOW AT THE LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND ON THE 2ND NOVEMBER AS IT RETURNS FOR A SECOND YEAR OF BONFIRE FUN!

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After sell-out performances last year, the Russian State Ballet and Opera House is back for its annual UK tour with spellbinding, lavish, full-production touring ballet. The ballet will also feature a live orchestra with over 30 musicians. See them live at Grimsby Auditorium.

Adult tickets start at £29. n 0300 300 0035, www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk.

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fireworkS At the Showground Arranged by the Showground for its second year, the evening at the Lincolnshire Showground just outside of Lincoln will be packed full of live family entertainment, live music, amusements, local hot food stands and a really exciting pyrotechnic fireworks display to celebrate Bonfire Night.

Families can visit the funfair, the dedicated sparkler area, or pick up a bite to eat from one of many local food producers with a choice of hot dogs, pulled pork rolls, loaded

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Stagecoach Performing Arts Spalding present their take on the classic pantomime Cinderella. Performed by the whole company aged six to 16 years, this family favourite is guaranteed to finish before midnight.

Enjoy this incredible show at South Holland Centre.

BOSTON

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Sound of muSiC

Join the multi award-winning BOS Musical Theatre Group on their latest venture. The Sound of Music with songs like ‘Climb Every Mountain,’ ‘Do Re Me’ and ‘Edelweiss’ is a show not to be missed.

With a cast of local talented local adults and children please come along and support the show. n 01205 363108, www.blackfriarsartcentre.co.uk.

nachos, stone baked pizzas, burgers and lots more.

The fireworks will be provided by award-winning Fuse Fireworks, who have created a design-led display set to the iconic music from movies across the years.

Fuse Fireworks is a multi award winning pyrotechnic and special FX company.

Their work takes them the length and breadth of the UK, creating and delivering firework displays and special FX for all kinds of public and private events, engaging with audiences of all sizes. n For more information about this event, call 01522 522900 or visit www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk.

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The Art of Glass in Sleaford...

SEASON CELEBRATING GLASS COMES TO THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CRAFT & DESIGN WITH TRIO FROM OCTOBER TO JANUARY SLEAFORD

oCtober to 20th jAnuAry

gLASS SeASon At the nAtionAL Centre for CrAft & deSign...

This season, The National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford presents a season of exhibitions and events celebrating glass.

Art of Glass takes place in the centre’s Main Gallery from 20th October 2018 until 20th January and presents the outstanding work of leading glass artists in Britain today. Over the last 50 years, Britain has had a significant impact on how glass is perceived

as an art form. Both national and international artists have based themselves here, drawn to the teaching and world-renowned facilities the UK offers.

Colour & Form takes place from 10th November until 6th January in the Roof Gallery and features the work of some of the most innovative and exciting designer/makers working in craft and design practice today.

All exhibitors are selected members of Design-Nation and produce works for trade, retail and commission.

A true celebration of colour and form, this exhibition showcases a range of techniques and features

a wide variety of functional and decorative works in glass, including vessels, tableware, sculpture, lighting and jewellery. All works are for sale making this exhibition ideal for Christmas shopping.

Finally, Glassumimass from 10th November to 6th January in the centre’s Exchange Space is a community group which, in 2010, came together to design and display three large glass lanterns inspired by the churches along the Spires & Steeples Arts & Heritage trail between Lincoln and Sleaford. n For information on the season, call 01529 308710 or see www.nccd.org.uk.

Navigation Wharf, Carre Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7TW.

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miSS SAigon At bAthS hALL

A wonderful original dance version of the story of Miss Saigon. Based on Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madame Butterfly, it tells the tragic tale of a doomed romance involving an Asian woman abandoned by her American lover.

The setting of the plot is relocated to 1970s Saigon during the Vietnam War, rather than turn of the century Nagasaki.

Music to enjoy and remember, new exciting choreography and drama to keep your eyes on the action.

The best in modern dance.

Don’t miss it this month at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.; tickets £9-£12. n Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

Call 0844 854 2776 or visit bathshall.co.uk.

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

CHRISTMAS

GIFT GUIDE T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, and under the tree there was a wealth of thoughtful gifts from the best local suppliers...

Compiled by: Rob Davis.

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- CHRISTMAS GIFTS -

Love Christmas...

Love oldrids & downtown If you’re dreaming of a family Christmas, we’ve compiled a selection of gifts for ladies and gentlemen which will surely bring a smile to the face of your loved one...

Baubles: With silver glitter detail by Decoris, £1.25/ea; Clear frosted bauble with red berry twig detail £2.25/ea.

The Wit and Wisdom of the Wife: Wives are wonderful, and this is the book to prove it £6.99.

Bad Dad Jokes: A must for family fun this festive season, 50 card set featuring artwork by the Ladybirds for Grown-Ups series £8.50.*

Fir Tree Branch: Everlands frosted berries branch for festive floral design or table decorations £2.99.

Chocolates: A staple of Christmas celebration, a thoughtful gift for friends and the ideal accompaniment to HM The Queen’s Speech, enjoy these Belgian truffles from Guylian £8/180g.

Flask: Made by Barbour in green tartan with thermal insulation approx 25cm high £39.95.

Leather Gloves: Tan, by Dents £38.

Barbour Drywax Organiser: Pocket sized, in green and tan with wooden pen and notelets £29.95.

Festive Candle: Nutmeg, ginger and spice, by Stoneglow, hand-poured in the UK £22.

Bath Bombs: Figgy Pudding bath bomb cosmetics, five festive themed bombs or soap products £12.

Shortbread Selection: From Cartwright and Butler 300g, in kilner-style tin £15, a great gift for your neighbours, or leave a piece for Santa to enjoy on Christmas Eve! Silver Necklace: Sparkle this season with this silver colour with red enamel heart details by Miss Milly, £12.

Mug: Designed by local-born designer Hannah Wrendale, and made by Royal Worcester, bone china mug, Good Hare Day £10.

Jingle Bells: Iron bell garland around the branch is approx one metre in length with alternative white and red pom-poms £6.

Robin: A friendly felt fellow for your tree or mantlepiece, approx 10cm tall £6.

Reed Diffusers: Molton Brown reed diffuser set with signature black pepper fragrance, 150ml scent, with eight reeds £45. n * For example: “What happens to elves when they have been naughty? Santa gives them the sack!”

Products featured here available at Oldrids & Downtown stores and online at www.oldrids.co.uk. Please note, not all products are available from all stores, please call ahead if you are interested in a particular item

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Sparkling Silver & ice blue Our beautiful silver and blue selection of festive gifts will really take the chill off your winter, with fragrances, luxurious scarves and some elegant jewellery...

Photo Frame: If you’re making memories this season and preserving them in your phone, don’t leave your photographs languishing on a memory card; fill this hessian effect 5x7 frame with a memory of Christmas 2018 £15.

Necklace: Sparkle this season with this Miss Milly metallic silver and grey necklace £18.

Watch: Rose gold is a really fashionable contemporary colour, and this Anaii watch is suited to the shade with its matte effect strap £29.99.

Unicorn: Festive decoration for your tree, £2.75.

Silver Berries: Decorate your mantelpiece, your tree, or create festive floral displays £4.50.

White Bird: A friendly fellow for your festive tree, with a clip to attach to branches £2.99.

Molton Brown: Women’s Travel Luxuries set, with bodywash, body polisher, body lotion, purifying shampoo and hand cream in carry-on case £40.

Bauble: Purple glossy frosted bauble £2.99.

Candle: Stoneglow Frosted Wood fragranced candle in glass jar, 15hr burn time £25.

Festive Star: Top your tree with this silver star, £6.

Aftershave: Versace’s Dylan Blue 50ml EDT, a fougère fragrance, citrus, bergamot and grapefruit £70/100ml.

Perfume: Thierry Mugler Angel EDP a delicate blend of sweet Red Fruits, Soft Caramel, Honey and Praline, £110/100ml.

Cushions: Nordic Collection Geo cushion in soft grey 43cm x 43cm £12/complete. Nordic Birds cushion, 43cm x 43cm in grey £12/complete.

Scarf: 100% lambswool scarf by Barbour in grey, 195cm x 25cm £24.95.

Wooly Hat: Boardmans woolly hat with grey pom-pom in pink cable knot and grey, £12.

Products featured here available at Oldrids & Downtown stores and online at www.oldrids.co.uk. Please note, not all products are available from all stores, please call ahead if you are interested in a particular item

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A Local Festive Hamper... from £15 upwards, to your specification with wicker or wooden hampers, Abbey Parks, East Heckington 01205 821610 n

Tea & Coffee Gifts...

Who doesn’t enjoy a refreshing drink mid-morning? The Lincoln Tea & Coffee Company have plenty of festive gifts, call 01522 681838. n

Whilst we’re on the subject of food, we hope that the prospect of a Hambleton Farm Foods bronze free range Turkey, proves mouth-watering, £12.65/kg, at Johnsons Garden Centre, Boston, 01205 363408. n

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David Fowkes Pair of pink tourmaline earrings with diamonds set in 18ct gold £3,300, 01623 823969.

Striacroft Jewellers Citizen Red Arrows Promaster Skyhawk, powered by light, £569, 01507 604029.

Scothern Nurseries Botanica Floral candles from £6, 01673 862297 www.scothern-nurseries.co.uk.

Lavender/Unscented Wheat Bags range of patterns, £12.99; £20/two, Sack Store, Boston 01205 310101.

Eric A Bird Blue topaz ring £1,100, 01522 520977, www.jewellerylincoln.co.uk.

Aitch Interiors Tweed weekend bag £69, 01522 810961, www.aitchinteriors.co.uk.

Hewitts Luxury 18ct yellow gold locket, enamel and pave set white diamonds £2,695, 01472 342609.

Giles & Bella Fairfax & Favor tassel box £20, 01636 643733, www.gilesandbella.com. n

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TECHNOLOGY

GADGETS FOR CHRISTMAS If there’s a fan of gadgets around the tree this year, give them some really useful, up-to-the-minute technology...

Words: Rob Davis.

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Christmas 2018’s Top Technology...

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1. The popularity of tablets has left many wondering if the computer has had its day. Personally, we much prefer a conventional keyboard and mouse, and Apple’s newly updated MacBook Pro range has SSD storage to ensure they’re really fast, whilst its Touch Bar puts many features to hand. Choose from 13” - our preference as it’s compact or the fearsome 15” version with the latest Intel i9 brain plus up to 32gb memory and 4gb storage. £1,249 - £6,209, www.apple.com.

2. The smart speaker gets even smarter; Amazon Echo Spot, with screen. It’ll answer questions, give reminders and act as a cordless speaker, £119.99, amazon.co.uk.

3. Fitbit’s new Ionic smart watch tracks your health and serves as a personal trainer.

It plays music, pairing to wireless headphones, too, £299, www.fitbit.com.

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4. We love our DJI Mavic Pro here at Pride. We use it to take aerial photos & video and it’s great fun to fly. Capture walks in the countryside and take your photography to new heights! Now Mavic Pro II has a camera co-developed with Hasselblad for stunning 20mp images or 4K footage, £1,299, store.dji.com.

5. Speaking of photography, Canon’s new mirrorless camera is small, but takes stunning full-frame images, £2,349, www.canon.co.uk.

6. And finally, the best smart phone bar none.

Easy to use, fully featured, and great for business and personal use, iPhone X reigns supreme. Cost dependent on plan; www.apple.com/uk. >>

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Festive Technology In the Home...

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For the truly lazy, it’ll work by voice command with Alexa, too! £129.99, www.myappkettle.com 2. Bring superb sound, the power of Google and the convenience of voice interaction into the living room with the Google Home Max hands-free smart speaker. Powered by Google Assistant, you can ask it questions, and tell it to do things. It plays music with powerful, full frequency audio. £399.

3. Alternatively if you love coffee, Miele’s bean to cup machine will serve up the perfect latté, créma or cappuccino, £799-£1,799, www.miele.co.uk.

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4. Nest’s range of smart thermostats can be controlled by your phone and learn your habits.

Meanwhile its video doorbell allows you to see live video of who’s at your door via your smartphone, £279; £329 both with install, www.nest.com.

5. And to enjoy the Queen’s Speech this Christmas, choose Bang & Olufsen’s 65” BeoVision Eclipse.

It’s breathtaking in terms of the clarity of its sound and picture, as you’d expect for the price!! £12,150, www.beoshop.co.uk.

6. The whitest teeth and freshest breath thanks to Philips’ wi-fi enabled toothbrush which shows you where you haven’t brushed, £420, £380, www.philips.co.uk. >>

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Seasonal Technology Out & About...

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1. Still dragging your suitcase around the airport departure lounge? Ovis is the robot suitcase that will follow you around at 6.2mph, weigh itself and report its mass on your phone all whilst charging your USB technology on the go.

You can also track it if it gets lost! £340 pre order at www.forwardx.com.

2. Ryobi’s One system is the ultimate in versatility. Invest in one battery system and power anything from mowers, to strimmers, trimmers and saws to drills, radios, torches and tyre inflators. Tools from £99. www.uk.ryobitools.eu.

3. Depending on whether you foster a sensible or a devil-may-care attitude, Quadzilla’s 963cc buggy is either a tow-bar and winch equipped practical helping hand around your farm or estate, transporting garden stuff, or a silly road-legal runaround that’ll make you the coolest father on the school run! £10,399, www.quadzillaquads.com.

4. The ultimate Swiss Army Knife for tooled-up boy scouts! Swiss Champ has over 82 tools, from a thermometer to a toothpick to... erm, a pharmaceutical spatula. Be prepared, £450 www.victorinox.com.

5. Platinum Spas’ Apollo combines a four seater hot tub and swim spa too.

You can even control it from your smartphone! £12,995, platinumspas.co.uk.

6. Kärcher’s Total Control K7 pressure washer has electronic controls on the trigger gun to control pressure and detergent use £469, www.karcher.com. n

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FOOD & DRINK

Paten & Co IN STAMFORD

One of the oldest Knead Pubs enjoyed a comprehensive makeover earlier this year. If you haven’t got round to visiting Paten & Co yet, you’ve been missing out and your taste buds might never forgive you. This winter we think you should make it your quest to settle into a cosy seat and tuck in...

If you’re from this area, then you’ll know of Knead Pubs. Perhaps you’ve been for a pizza in the Tobie Norris? The Crown could be your go-to for a coffee or a Sunday roast, or if you’re in Oakham, you’re bound to have gossiped over a pint of real ale in The Lord Nelson. What you might be failing to grasp is that Paten & Co is all part of that same distinguishable group of exceptional pubs but it’s a little bit different.

I’m from Stamford myself, I grew up here and when I was 18, The Periwig was the place to go on a night out, followed by Central or sometimes Quayholes. It was a sad, sad day when The Periwig closed its doors and it remained a mysterious rumour-filled void for a year or so while Michael Thurlby worked his magic.

Fast track to today and I’m always surprised at the almost suspicious attitude that Paten & Co receives from my parent’s generation.

It’s as though they think it’s a secret club, and they’re not members so they’ll stick to the Tobie. What Paten & Co is, is different.

Somehow, despite owning six pubs and a hotel, Michael is capable of making each of his cosmoses unique. The décor is outstanding, the name, Paten & Co, is the original

Words & Images: Georgie Fenn.

name of the building when it belonged to a Wholesalers in the 18th Century. “We didn’t find the sign until we’d stripped it all back,” says Michael. “We’ve used a lot of the original materials to create what you can see today.” The effort and brain power behind the design is actually quite overwhelming.

Tube Station tiles caress the corners near the bar area leading you to beautifully upholstered sofas, tables and chairs and an original laboratory desk from school. It’s like a Landrover Defender; it conjures up a long lost past where materials lived and breathed only it’s comfortable too, so more like one of those jazzed up Defenders.

As you make your way up the stairs, the tiles travel with you, curved into the corners like a corset around a waist. An industrial pipe holds great big lights to guide you on your way. Did I mention the lighting downstairs?

The green bottles are reclaimed wine vats that the Italians who moved to Peterborough in the 18th century would have used to make wine, Michael found them and used them. If anyone wants a lesson in sustainability, Michael’s your man. Upstairs, you’ll see Head Chef Frazer King busting his moves in the kitchen over what was formerly the dance floor. There are booths

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Food History: Frazer got into the world of food when he was 20 working for Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. He worked his way up and has since worked in The Olive Branch and The Gunton Arms as Head Chef. Expect flavours from all over the world at Paten & Co. Food Heaven: Fish mostly, I went to Nathan Outlaw’s restaurant in London once and it blew me away.

Food Hell: Foie Gras.

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to sit in as well as comfy seating with possibly the best view of Stamford across Red Lion Square. Each seating area has portals to plug in should you wish to re-charge electrical devices, work from a laptop or even sit back and watch Netflix; the Wi-Fi is super fast.

Head up the stairs again and I guarantee you’ll re-think your own interior design at home. Even the sinks in the bathrooms made me want to rip mine out so I could have a bit of marble and some raw charm.

It’s all very raw, the materials, the original plaster on the walls, but thankfully, not the food.

OPEN FOR FOOD Monday - Thursday: 12 noon - 2:30pm & 6pm - 9pm.

Friday - Saturday: 12 noon - 9:30pm.

Brunch Available: Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 12 noon.

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on the MENU FROM THE MENU AT PATEN & CO WHICH CHANGES REGULARLY Small Plates

Black Pudding Scotch Egg, Parsley Mayo £6.

Tallington Lamb Kebabs, Paten Hot Sauce, Pickled Cabbage, Smashed Cucumber £7.50.

Sweet Potato Fries, Basil Mayo £4.

Soy Glazed Chicken Wings, Spring Onion, Charred Lime £7.50.

Grilled Corn on the Cob, Lemon & Oregano £3.50.

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Paten & Co can be different to Knead’s other pubs because firstly, there’s a young and exciting new chef and secondly, he has a charcoal oven to play with. Did you know that Knead Pubs cook with a lot of their very own meat? I certainly didn’t but it explains why the beef brisket practically falls apart in your mouth before melting away, and it’s probably what keeps people keep going back.

“The farm has grown in the last few months,” Michael tells me. “We’ve gone from having around 200 Texel sheep to 470, we’ve got a herd of 50 Lincoln Red cattle producing calves each year and we have some Berkshire pigs as well.” Knead Pubs take care of everything from feeding to the butchery of their farm animals, ensuring everything is done to the highest standard.

“We have rare breeds that are harder to keep because everything is about taste,” says Michael. “We don’t want to be serving fattened beef in our restaurant, this is a different sort of meat that people might not have ever tasted before.” Of course, by producing your own supply chain you’re also giving

yourself a serious challenge but that’s what Knead pubs are all about, hard work to produce incredible results. Paten & Co oozes provenance, from the food to the décor to the passionate staff who are all taking great pride in providing a fantastic service to everyone who steps in the door.

Head Chef Frazer’s menu is diverse; you can order a variety of nibbles to share with a group but there’s also the option to have a larger dish if you’d prefer. They’re even putting grouse on the menu while it’s in season, something I wish we saw more of in this rural area. There’s a very relaxed vibe, I’d happily go there for a coffee to do some work as much as I would get dressed up for date night and a bottle of Prosecco, it caters to both.

So there you have it, perhaps Ross, Michael and his team won’t shout about it but here at Lincolnshire Pride we will, Paten & Co is bringing the city to our much loved little town and we couldn’t be more grateful. The winter months are upon us and I just can’t wait to get cosy by the fire with an outstanding glass of red wine. n

Pulled Pork Taco, Guacamole, Pineapple Salsa £9.

Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass, Red Lentil Dhal £10.

Paten Beef Burger in a Charcoal Sesame Bun, Chipotle Onions, Rocket, American Mustard, Cheese Sauce £10.

Desserts

Baked Cookie Dough, White Chocolate Parfait £7.50.

Chocolate Nemesis, Blood Orange Sorbet £7.

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

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Enjoy a taste of fine cuisine with our à la carte dining experience

SERVING FRESH LOCAL AND SEASONAL FOOD!

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

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6pm –– 9pm Sunday Sunday Lunch Lunch served served 12noon 12noon –– 5pm.

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

Church Lane, North Kyme Lincolnshire LN4 4DJ

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In the KITCHEN

Rich, dark and handsome, this pudding’s soft sponge and velvety smooth centre makes it the perfect end to a winter meal for chocolate lovers everywhere...

MOCHA MELT-IN-THE-MIDDLE PUDDING

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. Serves Two. Ingredients: 2 tbsp fairtrade coffee • 50g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing • 60g 70% dark chocolate, roughly chopped • 1 medium free-range egg, plus 1 egg yolk • 60g golden caster sugar • 1 tbsp plain flour • crème fraîche, to serve

Preheat the oven to 200ºC, gas mark six, and put a baking tray in the oven. Generously butter the insides of two 200ml pudding moulds. Make up the coffee with two tablespoons of boiling water and leave to cool.

Put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set it over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir occasionally, until melted, then remove from the heat and allow to cool. Put the whole egg with the egg yolk and sugar in a bowl and whisk together until just combined. Whisk in the flour. Mix the coffee into the melted chocolate and butter, and fold into the egg mixture.

Pour into the moulds, put them on the hot baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes until the puddings are well risen and coming away from the sides.

Leave for one minute then run a round-bladed knife around the edge and turn them out onto plates. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche.

Prepare these up to a day ahead before you want to cook them.

Make the mixture, fill the moulds, then cover with cling film and chill. Cook them for 20 minutes if you’re baking straight from the fridge. n

Recipes & Dishes: From the thousands of recipes that can be found at www.waitrose.com/recipes

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YEAR 2018 Restaurant of the

Lincolnshire Pride’s annual restaurant of the year Awards are back and with a twist. ere are six categories to vote in this year; send us your vote and dine for free at all of our recommended restaurants...

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

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Thatched Cottage

WIN MEALS

Sutterton, Boston

FOR TWO

Next year, you could be dining at the beautiful Thatched Cottage in Sutterton. The listed pub has been recently restored and opened in March keeping its traditional front but with a thoroughly modern extension to the rear.

■ Pools Lane, Sutterton, Boston PE20 2EZ. Call 01205 461006 or visit www.thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk.

Win a meal for two at ALL of these restaurants!

Healing Manor

Advocate Arms

The Pig & Whistle is the restaurant located at Healing Manor, headed up by the Lincolnshire chef Steven Bennett. They serve British classics seven days a week at the beautiful 37 bedroom hotel with 36 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

■ Stallingborough Road, Healing, Grimsby DN41 7QF. Call 01472 884544 or visit www.healingmanorhotel.co.uk.

The Advocate Arms Hotel stands proudly in the heart of Market Rasen. The 18th century building has been fully refurbished to the highest standards with a contemporary feel while retaining a warm and welcoming character.

■ 2 Queen Street, Market Rasen LN8 3EH. Call 01673 842364 or visit www.advocatearms.co.uk.

Healing, Grimsby

Dine out for free in 2019, as we invite you to nominate your favourite restaurants to be in with a chance of winning.

It’s time to launch our annual Restaurant of the Year competition, and the way it works is simple.

The Blacksmiths

Clayworth, near Retford

We ask our readers to vote for Lincolnshire’s best restaurants, then we randomly select one of our voters to enjoy free dining out at our seven prize partner restaurants throughout 2019.

“You can vote for any restaurant, regardless of whether they advertise or not, and because our readers are based right across the county, and have a wide range of budgets, we’ll see entries from all over Lincolnshire, from village pubs to fine dining restaurants,” says Executive Editor Rob Davis.

“This year, you can vote for your favourite restaurant, the best place for steak, best for fish, best for Sunday lunch, best for afternoon tea and best for desserts. These can be pubs, restaurants and hotels offering daytime and evening dining.”

One of our lucky voters will enjoy a meal for two at ALL of our seven partner restaurants featured on this page.

You can vote by post by filling out the entry form overleaf or on our website. Good luck!

Above: The George in Stamford won last year’s title.

Market Rasen

The Petwood Hotel

The Blacksmiths is a beautiful gastro pub with rooms serving great food and drink. After a recent renovation by the current owners, the restaurant is a warm and welcoming place to dine just north of Lincoln. They also cater for events and weddings.

■ Town Street, Clayworth, Retford DN22 9AD. Call 01777 818171 or visit www.blacksmithsclayworth.com.

Woodhall Spa

The Petwood Hotel is in a glorious setting with rich heritage. It’s a country hotel with a difference and acres of gardens to stroll around after your meal. The oak-panelled dining room is fantastic and the food is incredible too.

■ Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG. Call 01526 352411 or visit www.petwood.co.uk.

The Old Tile Works Barton-upon-Humber

The Old Tile Works will also be offering a free meal to the lucky winner. The restaurant and coffee shop is situated in 17 acres of stunning rural land on the banks of the River Humber, and there is an artisan village to discover too.

■ Old Tile Yard, Far Ings Road, Bartonupon-Humber DN18 5RF. Call 01652 637095 or visit www.theoldtileworks.com.

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The Ram

Newark-on-Trent

The Ram has a history of offering the perfect place for people to meet and enjoy good food and wine, right back to the 15th century. After years of standing empty The Ram has been restored it to its former elegant Georgian glory in the heart of Newark.

■ 19 Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1AZ. Call 01636 940220 or visit the website www.theramnewark.com.

Ye Olde Red Lion Bicker, Boston

Nestling in the picturesque village of Bicker, the Red Lion is surely the quintessential English country pub, complete with real ales, fine food, low beams and warm fires. Once seen and experienced, it lingers long in the memory.

■ Bicker, Boston PE20 3EF. Call them on 01775 821200 or visit the website www.redlionbicker.co.uk.

The Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln

The Lincoln Hotel is a restored 1960s hotel that offers guests comfortable rooms, delicious food and incredible views. The hotel is located just next door to the Cathedral, which means they are ideally placed for guests wanting to explore the medieval city.

■ Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN. Call 01522 520348 or visit the website www.thelincolnhotel.com.

The White Hart Bailgate, Lincoln

The final meal you can enjoy if you vote in our Restaurant of the Year Awards is the luxurious White Hart Hotel in the heart of Lincoln. It also offers stunning views of the Cathedral and Castle with a contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar.

■ Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR. Call 01522 526222 or visit the website www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk.

The Plough

North Kyme, Lincoln

The Plough in North Kyme is a fabulous restaurant that reopened just last year after extensive refurbishments. The food is locally sourced and the menu is detailed.

They’re offering the lucky winner a free bottle of wine too on their visit!

■ North Kyme, Lincoln LN4 4DJ. Call 01526 861400 or visit the website www.theplough.restaurant.

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COME VISIT THE

THATCHED COTTAGE...

The restaurant is housed within a

beautiful cottage that has been restored sympathetically, keeping the original

features, including the stunning thatched roof, intact. The interior décor is in

keeping too, with the outward appearance to create an olde English feel.

• NEWLY REFURBISHED FUNCTION ROOM CATERING FOR BIRTHDAYS, WAKES, CHRISTENINGS, CONFERENCE, SMALL WEDDING RECEPTIONS • STUNNING 40 SEATER A LA CARTE RESTAURANT SET IN A QUAINT COUNTRY COTTAGE • SERVING DELICIOUS HOMEMADE FOOD 7 DAYS A WEEK – LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS • BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR SEATING AREA

POOLS LANE, SUTTERTON, BOSTON, LINCS PE20 2EZ

Tel: 01205 461006 enquiries@thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk www.thethatchedcottagerestaurant.co.uk

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ENTRY FORM (cut out)

Best Steak

Where is the best place in the county you have visited for a classic steak dish?

Best Sunday Lunch A Yellowbellies favourite, but where do you enjoy Sunday Lunch the most?

Restaurant of the Year

Vote for your absolute favourite place to dine in and visit in Lincolnshire.

Best Dessert

Whether your tastes are chocolate or fruit-inclined, where’s best for pudding?

Please provide your name, address, and number (we will need to contact you if you’re our lucky winner!): Name:..................................................................................

Address: ............................................................................... ............................................................................................

Postcode: .............................................................................

Telephone: ...........................................................................

Best Fish Dish

This can be shellfish, fish dishes or even your favourite fish and chips.

Best Afternoon Tea

There are many places to enjoy tea and cake, but which one is the best?

Alternatively, you can vote in the Restaurant of the Year Competition on our website by visiting www.pridemagazines.co.uk/Lincolnshire/vote.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd November 2018 Send your entry to Lincolnshire Pride Restaurant of the Year Awards 2018, Pride Magazines, Elm Grange Studios, East Heckington, Boston PE20 3QF.

Terms & Conditions: One entry per household. Photocopies/multiple entries will not be counted.

Competition is available to anyone in the county or surrounding area. You must not be personally or professionally allied with nominations. Votes received for each venue will be counted up to determine the eventual three winners for each category and seven runners-up. The Editor’s decision as to our competition winners is final and further terms and conditions may apply.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

DESIGN A UNION OF

This unique Arts and Crafts period cottage dates back to the early 20th century. It has later additions but the original parts follow the vision of the movement’s founder, William Morris...

In an area of the country where Georgian and Victorian properties are the mainstay of the area’s architectural vernacular, especially in many of our rural villages, its always refreshing to be able to explore a home from a different era. This month’s property, dating back to the early 20th century, is heavily influenced by William Morris’s Arts & Crafts movement.

The house has been in its present ownership for over 20 years.

Hans Calvert moved from his home in Richmond, Surrey to Stoke Cottage in 1997. “I found I could commute by train to my work in Central London quicker than I could from Richmond... less than 10 miles away!” says Hans.

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“My passion is design whether it be a piece of art, home interiors, gardens or my current dedication to furniture design...” three and a half acres of woodland and pasture in Lincolnshire with easy access to commuting routes... and no neighbours!”

“It has been a wonderful home for over 20 years and has been a great place to share with my children and young grandchildren with an adventure waiting around every corner in the garden and woodland.”

Hans ran his own hospitality business in London, but in 2001 he came across the redevelopment of some old malting buildings in Union Street, Grantham and had the vision of creating a contemporary interiors showroom there.

Shortly afterwards the building became Union Interiors where he traded for 14 years until 2016 when he opted to run the business entirely online.

The property is arranged over two floors, with four reception rooms and six bedrooms, with two en suites, including one of the ground floor. A beautifully appointed kitchen includes a six-door electric Aga, and French doors to a breakfast terrace.

Just off the kitchen you find the formal drawing room. This room has a beautiful herringbone parquet floor, a feature fireplace and built-in cupboards providing useful storage.

The accommodation continues with a beautifully presented ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room. There is also an additional downstairs cloakroom.

The ground floor is completed with a rear hallway that has a utility room just off it and a second set of stairs to the first floor.

Top: A beautifully appointed kitchen includes a six-door electric Aga, and French doors to a breakfast terrace.

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The outside space is made up of lawns and terraces, mature perennials and shrub borders and mature specimen trees providing great all year-round interest.

The woodland was created as part of the area’s Plantation Walk developed about 250 years ago by the then family owners of adjacent Stoke Rochford Hall, the Grade I listed Victorian mansion sitting alongside the River Witham.

With its versatile accommodation and the most beautiful and established grounds, Stoke Cottage is undoubtedly a compelling prospect for its next custodians; a true union of space and style. n

STOKE COTTAGE, STOKE ROCHFORD Location: Grantham 13 mins, Stamford 20 mins, Lincoln 50 mins.

Style: Arts & Crafts movement period cottage set in 3.5 acres.

Bedrooms: Six, with en suite and dressing room to master.

Receptions: Four, currently arranged as drawing room, sitting room, dining room, living kitchen.

Other Features: Established meadows and mature woodland.

Estate Agent: James Sellicks, Catmos Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6HW, 01572 724437, www.jamessellicks.com.

Guide Price: ÂŁ695,000.

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MUGS & CUPS

Croft at John Lewis

Le Creuset

Royal Doulton

Stoneware mug in 15 colours including Soleil £15/ea, Lakeland.

Kindness mug, from the Ellen DeGeneres collection, £12/ea.

Peony blush mug, £30/ea.

They’re chunky, warm and reassuring; wrap your hands around one of these durable family-friendly mugs this winter, perfect for a that first cup of tea or mid-morning coffee...

Samarkand Rubin mug, £49.90/ea, at John Lewis.

Denby

Emma Bridgewater

In Lake Blue, or mix and match with rosa, putty, emerald and steel £6/ea.

Wedgwood

Studio Blue cobalt pebble ridged, £28/two from John Lewis.

HUG A

MUG

Wallflower half pint mug, £19.95/ea from John Lewis.

Villeroy & Boch

LSA

Polka mug, iridescent RRP £13.50/ea,

For Lincolnshire stockists see: Debenhams www.debenhams.com; John Lewis www.johnlewis.com; Lakeland www.lakeland.co.uk; Royal Doulton www.royaldoulton.co.uk; Wedgewood www.wedgwood.co.uk; Villeroy & Boch www.villeroy-boch.co.uk; Denby www.denbypottery.com; Emma Bridgewater www.emmabridgewater.co.uk; LSA www.lsa-international.com.

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

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HOMES & INTERIORS

The Specialists in

WINDOWS & EXTENSIONS

In 1985, James Oliver Conservatories began trading and 33 years later, the company has expanded to offer everything from high quality garden rooms and orangeries to garden furniture. There are so many possibilities at James Oliver Conservatories and the Rattan & Lighting Company...

James Oliver Conservatories has expanded over the past four decades of trading to offer so much more than conservatories. When you visit the 17,000sqft showroom you will be able to browse through 14 different conservatory, orangery and garden room displays along with a dedicated window and door department.

James Oliver are now specialists in conservatories, garden rooms, orangeries, garden furniture and lighting. Josh Leafe, Retail Manager, has highlighted all of the areas of the business and the subjects in which they specialise.

uPVC Windows & Doors “Timber effect and aluminium windows are the perfect solution for people who have timber windows but want a more affordable and lower maintenance alternative. They come in a variety of colours these days, and don’t just come in your standard off-white shade. We also have casement windows now which fit flush to the wall, making them look more like timber windows and avoiding the big bulky frame you usually see with PVC.” Right: James Oliver has nearly 40 years of experience in fitting exceptionally high quality conservatories, extensions, orangeries and garden rooms. They offer a full service from flooring, fitting and lighting to conservatory furniture and decoration.

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Conservatories, Garden Rooms & Orangeries “Obviously, this is a very large part of our business, but over the past 40 years, the market has changed considerably. Conservatories are still in high demand but we’ve adapted our business model to cater for larger garden rooms and orangeries, acting as an extension to the home, and a useable room all year round, while still letting in plenty of natural light.”

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“We have 80 different furniture suites and 1,000 lighting displays in our 17,000sqft showroom. Take a video tour on our website!”

“We like to say that we offer ‘classical conservatories’ and ‘functional garden rooms and orangeries’ as these are just a little more practical for all-year-round use thermally.”

The Rattan and Lighting Company “We have offered modern rattan cane furniture for the past 25 years but a year ago we developed ‘The Rattan & Lighting Company.’ This was such a big part of James Oliver, we felt it could be its own company.”

“It’s taken off incredibly well, and we now offer the very best in luxury outdoor furniture and rattan furniture for your conservatory. What we offer is truly luxurious high end furniture that you wouldn’t be able to find in your local garden centre.

We have 80 different furniture suites for you to browse in our 17,000sqft showroom. It’s well worth coming to have a look if you’re looking to invest in your garden space.”

MEET RETAIL MANAGER JOSH LEAFE AT JAMES OLIVER...

Josh has been the Retail Manager at James Oliver for nearly a year after gaining his qualifications at Lincoln University.

“What we’re able to offer to our clients is really unique,” says Josh.

“It’s a full package that includes everything right down to the very smallest detail.”

“We don’t offer everything in interiors, but with 37 years of experience, we know the very best people for the job from cabinetry - Chris Sharp to decorating and interior design. We will go above and beyond to help a client and pride ourselves on our level of customer service.”

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Testimonials

JAMES OLIVER

CONSERVATORIES John Strange, Horncastle

“We have made two purchases from them in the last couple of weeks; lighting and conservatory furniture. On each occasion it was an absolute delight.

In particular, I would like to commend Josh, who looked after us on both visits. No pressure to buy, just good solid advice.”

“We would highly recommend James Oliver to anyone looking for exceptional lighting, conservatory furniture, and of course conservatories.”

Andy Pearson, Lincoln

David Hunt “The second part of that business is of course lighting. We wanted to expand the business last year to offer more in homes and interiors whilst still offering that level of specialist expertise.”

“After looking into what the county offers in terms of lighting, there isn’t anywhere in a 50 mile radius of our showroom that offers what we are able to offer. That allowed this side of James Oliver to really take off. In addition to over 1,000 different lights on display, we offer specialist advice too.”

Top/Left: Luxury rattan furniture from the Rattan & Lighting Company at James Oliver.

Above: James Oliver’s showroom on Crofton Road in Lincoln. There is so much to see!

James Oliver now serves as a one stop shop; you will get a complete service that will include construction, lighting, electrics, flooring, and even furniture. Instead of having to deal with several different trades, get one inclusive and usually more affordable price with James Oliver.

James Oliver stocks David Hunt Lighting, a company that has created bespoke handcrafted lighting for over 100 years from the Cotswolds.

We thoroughly recommend you visit the showroom to fully appreciate what James Oliver can offer you. n Make sure you visit www.jamesoliverhome.co.uk to view a video tour of the showroom, call 0800 037 7917 or visit the fabulous extensive showroom on Crofton Road, Lincoln LN3 4NL

“Fantastic service from start to finish. The fitter Paul never stopped. He was courteous, professional and cleaned up after every day. Really pleased with the attention to detail and the overall finish.”

Julie McFarlane, Brigg

“So pleased with our new windows and doors.

Everyone involved from start to finish have been so helpful. Special mention to Pav and Shayne who worked so hard with great attention to detail on the installation and no mess!”

Christine Weir, Lincoln

“Excellent work team.

They did not hassle you before or after work has been done. Excellent.

Will definitely use this company again.”

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

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BESPOKE KITCHENS • FINE FURNITURE

MR & MRS WOODCOCK

From design to completion nothing has been too much trouble. Thank you to all involved in our new bespoke kitchen. It is PERFECT! We would definitely recommend Chris Sharp Kitchens to anyone.

Premium bespoke kitchens without the premium price Come and visit our extensive showroom QUOTE PRIDE18 ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR KITCHEN AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE 30CM WINE CHILLER WITH EVERY COMPLETED KITCHEN OVER £8,000

Chris Sharp Cabinets Ltd Tillbridge Lane Scampton Lincoln LN1 2SX email: enquiries@chrissharpcabinets.co.uk www.chrissharpcabinets.co.uk www.cscbespokekitchens.co.uk

CALL US TODAY ON:

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Main: Alexander & James Hetty four-seater pillowback sofa in Modena Velvet, sand colourway.

Accent chair in Maggie Honeycomb, Champagne colour. Feet in light or dark wood.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Sofa, So Good

Our pick of the latest sofas, from Great British manufacturers in our area will ensure you’re sitting comfortably all winter long...

Words: Rob Davis.

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“USE A LOCAL INDEPENDENT FURNITURE RETAILER AND CONFIGURE YOUR SOFA TO SUIT YOUR TASTES WITH BESPOKE CORNER SOFA CONFIGURATIONS AND FABRICS...”

Above: Duresta’s Burford - grand, regular or compact sofas, in scatter or fixed backs, reading chair, chair and footstool available too.

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Below: Voyage’s Parnel Walkies in linen with dark wood legs, 14 wood finishes and many different fabric/piping combinations available.

Right: Ekornes Stressless E200 two and three seater sofas with regular (pictured) or high back and technology to adapt to your reclining posture.

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Top: Alexander & James Groove maxi in smooth tote storm leather.

Bottom: Belishi open corner sofa

by Alexander and James in tote storm with twister chair.

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Top: Decor Clever sofa with multi-colour buttons. Above: Tetrad Empire in wool and hide.

Left: Barker & Stonehouse Asquith three seater 19th century Chesterfield sofa in antique whisky.

Right: Timothy Olton Westminster Button three seater Chesterfield in Union Flag.

Above: Halo classic Chesterfield in a choice of 40 different leather colours and finishes.

Askews of Alford, 01507 462936 www.askewsfurniture.co.uk. Crowther & Sons, Lincoln 01522 510520 www.crowtherandsons.com. DĂŠcor Clever, Retford, 01777 712661, www.decorclever.com. Eye4Design, Spalding 01775 680109, www.eye4designupholstery.co.uk. James Oliver 0808 149 1978, www.jamesoliverhome.co.uk. Oldrids Boston & Gonerby Junction Grantham, 01205 350505, 01476 590239 www.oldrids.co.uk. Roger Davis, Lincoln 01522 531371 www.rogerdavisinteriors.com. Sack Store Boston, 01205 310101 www.sackstore.co.uk. Vernons, Skegness 01754 896699 vernonsinteriors.co.uk. n

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Nicholas Martin Cabinets High quality fitted and freestanding kitchen, bedroom & bathroom furniture

01522 789011

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Lincolnshire’s Most Common Birds

1. The House Sparrow is the most common bird in Lincolnshire gardens, with 5.3m breeding pairs in the UK as a whole.

Tweet Salvation..

MAKE SOME FEATHERED FRIENDS IN YOUR GARDEN THIS MONTH Winter is potentially rough on the area’s bird populations, and despite the keen number of visitors to the area’s Wildlife Trust owned sites, many of us overlook the birds that appear quite literally in our own back garden.

The RSPB says that from November we should all be feeding birds, using good quality food scraps and increasingly fatty high-energy foods as the temperature drops. Try to establish a feeding routine and stick to it as birds are creatures of habit.

There are different mixes for feeders and for bird tables and ground feeding.

The better mixtures contain plenty of flaked maize, sunflower seeds, and peanut 2. The second most common species is the blackbird with 10-15m birds granules. Small seeds, such as in the UK. Numbers have declined millet, attract mostly house by 27% in the past decade. sparrows, dunnocks, finches, reed buntings and collared doves, while flaked maize The RSPB’s bird numbers are monitored each year via the Big is taken readily by Garden Birdwatch which invites blackbirds. n homeowners to monitor and

BIRD FEEDERS: Make Your Garden Bird Friendly...

RSPB Porthole window feeder £16.99

Gardman Uppingham Slate Bird Table £62.99.

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identify bird numbers from their gardens.

Gardman Hanging Bird Table £29.99.

3. The third most common species is the Starling. The population of the species has decreased by 79% over past 38 years, but they’re still the second most common garden birds.

Gardman Filled Flip Top Suet Treats Feeder, RRP £4.99.

Garden Centres: Johnsons, Boston 01205 363408; Lyndhurst Garden Centre, Burgh 01754 810295; Oldrids Downtown Grantham 01476 512333; Scothern Nurseries, Lincoln 01673 862297.

4. Blue tits number only 20-44m breeding pairs in the UK, and again their numbers are dwindling. They’re easily identified and are one of the nation’s most popular birds.

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THE EASY TO USE WAY TO ADD PEACE OF MIND, SECURITY AND CONVENIENCE...

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WEDDINGS

Wedding in the Wolds

This month’s featured wedding takes us to the Lincolnshire Wolds where locals Kieran and Holly tied the knot at Saxby Church just opposite Brightwater Gardens. They went for a neutral theme in a marquee with a ‘cheese’ cake..!

Images: Nick Robinson Photography, 07711 237816, www.nickrobinsonphoto.co.uk.

Imagine the person you pass every single day on your way to work turns out to be the love of your life. That was the case for couple Kieran and Holly.

Before bumping into each other in the local pub, Holly rode her horse in the other direction to Kieran who would slow down to let her pass every morning on his way to work. It wasn’t until after they met and spoke, they realised how often they had encountered one another.

“It was very strange to think that we’d passed one another so many times and yet it only took that single meeting to change how important we are to one another!” says Holly.

The couple hit it off immediately and were together for two years before Kieran proposed in Hyde Park.

“We started planning the wedding almost immediately. Fortunately, we were both on the same wavelength with what we wanted for the day.”

“We knew we wanted to get married at Saxby Church; it was our local church and where I was christened, and it’s absolutely beautiful.”

The Wedding of

KIERAN & HOLLY

“We both wanted a marquee wedding and a similar colour scheme.”

The couple were engaged in December and had almost everything booked by March! It was just the dress that took a little longer.

“I visited a few dress shops and didn’t really like anything I saw, so decided to get it made at Joanna Leigh Couture in Brigg. She doesn’t stock any dresses, you just tell her the idea you have in mind, she listens and produces a sketch. I went back for around five fittings and the dress was absolutely perfect.”

For the other elements of the wedding, the couple fortunately knew a lot of wedding suppliers that were happy to help out.

“My mum’s best friend provided all of the catering and the ‘cheese’ cake, the flowers were provided by a family friend and our photographer was also a close friend.”

“The actual day was brilliant. Walking down the aisle was great, the speeches were hilarious and the time we spent together as a couple was really special. The band My Mate Kate kept us dancing till the early morning and jazz band Zoot played during the day.”

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“For our honeymoon, we toured the west coast of America starting with San Francisco and ending on the island of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean...”

“After the wedding we jetted off on our honeymoon touring the west coast of America starting with San Francisco and travelling to Yosemite National Park, Beverley Hills, San Diego and then to St Lucia in the Caribbean.”

“We had the most amazing time and it was just a great time to spend together to reflect on the wedding that we had spent so long planning and organising.”

Holly and Kieran would like to thank their parents Jackie, Shaun, Sue and Mike and Holly’s grandparents Dave and Sue for the support they gave in making the day one of the best days of their lives.

They would also like to thank all of their wedding suppliers and all of the guests for making their day so special.

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Images: Nick Robinson Photography, 07711 237816, www.nickrobinsonphoto.co.uk.

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HOWELL MANOR EVENTS

The All in One

WEDDING VENUE

Howell Manor opened in May last year as a whimsical wedding venue and is now one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the area. With so many possibilities, Elaine Sardeson discusses why she opened this beautiful all-in-one wedding venue...

There are many beautiful wedding venues in Lincolnshire, but this one is entirely unique. Not only is the church on site and a short walk to the reception, there is so much flexibility with where and how you would like your reception venue. Elaine Sardeson, the owner of Howell Manor, explains why.

“Coming from a farming background, we have hosted a couple of family weddings here,” says Elaine. “I enjoyed helping with planning and organising it so much, and our land worked so well as a venue, that I decided I was going to turn what we had into a wedding venue for other couples. That was a year ago, and the interest has been phenomenal.”

Many couples dream of getting married in a marquee but don’t know whereabouts to have it or don’t have the land available to host it. That’s why this flexible venue space is so brilliant.

“We’re located near Heckington between Boston and Sleaford and can host a wedding for up to 200 people. I only host up to 10 weddings a year and will continue to do so; I like the brides to feel special and I don’t want it to feel like ‘another weekend, just another wedding.’

Rustic I can also help as much or as little as you would like me to.”

Weddings

‘Rustic/Woodland’ is still the most popular theme and ivory is still the most popular colour scheme chosen by 74% of all UK brides.

Elaine has a list of tried and tested wedding suppliers and can be your wedding planner if you wish her to be. She loves to be a part of it, but also understands if you wish to manage your own wedding.

There is a large marquee venue for guests and the option for tipis. Elaine is looking at accommodation for the new year so guests have somewhere to stay afterwards and they are in the process of getting a bar license.

“We want to be able to offer a full service for our brides, and a day they will always treasure.”

Left: The main marquee wedding venue at Howell Manor.

Above: The beautiful church and ‘glamping’ tipis.

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Wedding Statistics: The Trends in the Wedding World...

Average Spend: The average couple will spend £27,161 on their wedding. Most of that money will go on venue hire and the honeymoon, followed by catering, the engagement ring and drink.

is still the most popular day on which to marry followed by Friday. Monday is the least popular day.

Honeymoon: Asia is the most popular honeymoon destination and 15% of couples decided to have a honeymoon and a minimoon after the wedding.

Proposal: 11% of brides proposed to their grooms and on average, couples are together for four years before getting engaged. One in three brides chose their engagement ring.

Planning: It takes 12 months on average to plan a wedding. 50% of brides say they do most of the planning. 61% of brides make their own favours and 56% DIY their own wedding stationery.

Wedding Dress: The average amount of boutiques it takes to find the dress that is ‘the one’ is three, and the usual spend on a wedding dress is £1,209.

Venue: 27% of couples are choosing to get married in a religious building for the wedding ceremony. The average spend on a venue is £5,819. 39% of couples spend over their budget! Couples are increasingly looking for all-in-one destinations; 59% of ceremonies took place at the reception venue. Saturday

Other Suppliers: 71% of couples hire a DJ. 40% of couples hired a photobooth.

Only 13% of couples hired a toastmaster and 47% of couples hired a live musician or a band. n for more information about howell manor, please call elaine on 01529 460267 or 07761 406914. Alternatively, visit the website www.howell-manor-events.co.uk or email elaine@sardesons.com. images are courtesy of jo greenfield. Statistics from wedding website ukbride.

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The A-Z of WEDDING TRADITIONS Words: Rob Davis.

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A is for Aisle

The tradition of a father walking the bride down the aisle dates back to the time of arranged marriages where a father would literally ‘give away’ his daughter for land, livestock or similar, marking the exchange.

D is for Canon in D

B is for Bridesmaids

Bridemaids were, in Roman times, dressed like the bride to confuse evil spirits or vengeful suitors who might try to disrupt the wedding or harm the bride-to-be. Today a bridesmaid’s role is to support the bride and plan her hen do.

The most popular piece of music for a bride to walk down the aisle to in the UK is Pachabel’s Canon in D. It was composed for Bach’s wedding in 1694 which the composer attended. He gifted it to the couple as a wedding present.

C is for Confetti

Confetti at weddings originated in Italy about 1850 reaching the UK in 1895. Throwing rice or grain was a way to ensure fertility and wealth. In the early C20th, small pieces of paper became more popular than grain.

E is for Engagement

Engagement rings are worn on the fourth finger of the left hand because Romans believed that in this finger was a vein (vena amoris) which led directly to the heart. Diamond rings were introduced by the Venetians in the 15th century.

ere are so many fascinating, quirky and sometimes shocking facts and traditions surrounding weddings... we’re exploring a few here in an A-Z of wedding traditions!

F is for Flowers

G is for Garter

In the Medieval era bridal bouquets used to have herbs instead of flowers, or garlic, which was thought to ward evil away. A bride would throw her bouquet to stop guests grabbing scraps of her dress for good luck.

H is for Honeymoon

The tradition of enjoying a honeymoon dates back to the middle ages, when a newly married couple would spend time alone and drink mead which is honey wine - during the first moon cycle of their marriage, promoting fertility.

The bride’s garter was thrown for the same reason as she would toss her bouquet... to prevent men from grabbing her dress to take a scrap for luck. If a man caught a garter it was said to give him luck for finding his own wife.

I is for Interstellar

The first space wedding has already taken place! In 2003, Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko married his fiancée Yekaterina.

The bride spoke her vows from Houston, Texas to the International Space Station.

J is for Juno (June!)

Weddings in June aren’t just popular because of the warmer climate. The Roman goddess Juno - after whom the month is named - was the protector of women, so marrying and having children in ‘her’ month was favoured.

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L is for Long Veil

K is for Knot

Veils were traditionally a symbol of a bride’s virginity, with the lifting of a veil a symbolic consummation of the marriage. The world’s longest veil was worn in 2016 by Vivian Shun-Wen Cheng of Taiwan.

It was 3.77 miles long!

Tying the knot is a colloquialism for marriage today, but its more likely origin is disputed. It’s either a reference to the traditional Celtic hand-tying ceremony or the Roman act of tying the bride’s girdle into a knot.

M is for Money

Some estimates put the average cost of a wedding in the UK at over £27,000, but this figure is skewed by multi-day Indian weddings and those based in London.

In fact, the average cost of a wedding is about £12,000.

N is for Name Change

Brides changing their name to their groom’s surname is tradition, but not a legal requirement. Around 75% of brides do it; 20% choose not to, whilst 5% of brides choose to double barrel their name instead.

Queen Victoria was responsible for popularising the white wedding dress, which was about symbolising wealth, rather than virginity.

She also had a wedding cake that weighed over 300 lbs and was over three metres wide!

The most popular date for proposals is Christmas Eve, on which 24% of all proposals take place. New Year’s Eve is the next most popular date, followed by brides’ birthdays.

Most couples take two years to plan their weddings.

Though dual-ring ceremonies were common in the Greek Orthodox church from the 1300s, the custom of both bride and groom exchanging rings is a relatively new one here, dating from early 20th century to the post-war era.

U is for UK

In the UK, around 301,000 weddings take place each year, most (54%) on a Saturday.

The UK wedding industry is worth £3.6bn, and most brides are 31 when they marry, two years younger on average than their groom.

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We all know about the ‘old, new, borrowed, blue’ rhyme.

Its origin is in promoting fertility. In the 1800s a bride would wear the (used!) undergarments of her most fertile friend to boost her own childbearing prospects!

Q is for Queen Vic

P is for Proposals

R is for Ring

O is for Old, New...

S is for Speeches

The tradition of speeches at weddings dates back to 600BC when a Greek host would pour wine from a common pitcher and drop burnt bread (‘toast’) into it. The host - usually the bride’s father - would eat it to prove it hadn’t been poisoned.

T is for Thinking...

...Out Loud, by Ed Sheeran!

In recent years the song has become the most popular first dance, usurping the previous most popular first dance song which was At Last by US jazz singer Etta James.

V is for Las Vegas

Over 7% of UK couples decide to marry abroad each year.

Las Vegas is the most popular international destination for weddings, hosting 100,000 each year. Hawaii is the next most popular place, hosting 25,000 weddings a year!

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W is for White

The most popular colour theme for couples remains white, accounting for 74% of all colour schemes.

Blue & pink, equally, are the next most popular colours. The most popular wedding theme is ‘rustic.’

X is for Expensive!

The most expensive wedding was that of Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s son to Princess Salama in Dubai.

The 1981 event cost a cool £34m. The most expensive wedding dress ever cost £8.2m and had 150ct of diamonds!

Y is for Yellow

Yellow wedding dresses are considered unlucky... as is marrying in May! Spiders and hungry cats at your wedding, and the Tudor custom of guests throwing shoes at the bride and groom are all considered lucky!

Z is for Zzzz...

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FAUNA WINTER’S FLORA &

TED BAKER’S WINTER COLLECTION IS AS BOLD AS THE BRAND USUALLY IS WITH DARK SHADES AND PURPLE FLORALS...

Main: Marther neck tie silk top, £149. Elecia princess sparkle drop earrings £59. Clarria leather cross body bag £119. Chameleon not for sale...

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Main: Simarra Florence midi long sleeve dress ÂŁ189.

Opposite: Beaa arboretum off shoulder midi dress ÂŁ189.

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Main: Neptone Iguazu kimono sleeve jumpsuit £189.

Opposite: Martha neck tie silk top, £149. Sandra midi wool wrap coat £329, Betha bow waist trousers £129.

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BEAUTY

AS WINTER APPROACHES IT’S IMPORTANT TO CHANGE UP YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE TO PROTECT AGAINST THE COOLER TEMPERATURES. SEASONAL SKIN SUCCESS DOESN’T RELY ON JUST RICHER MOISTURISERS, YOUR WHOLE ROUTINE SHOULD ALTER IDEALLY. HERE ARE SOME IDEAS...

1. Let’s start from the beginning...

As the weather turns cooler you ought to swap your cleansing gels for cleansing creams and milks. Cooler air saps the moisture out of your skin making it more prone to dryness and irritation. Using creams, oils and milks to cleanse your face helps your skin to retain its natural moisture creating a barrier against the cold. We love the Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti Pollution Cleansing, enriched with extracts of purifying moringa and nourishing shea and mango, £25.

2. Keep Exfoliating

In the winter it’s really important to keep exfoliating your skin! Exfoliation removes dead skin cells so that all of that expensive skin cream you’re using can sink right in and do its job. We love Aurelia’s Refine & Polish Miracle Balm, it’s gentle but gets the job done, £57.

3. Hydrate your Skin

5.KEEP YOUR LOVELY LIPS HYDRATED

It’s so annoying how all summer, you don’t need to apply lip balm because the warmer weather seems to keep them hydrated. Then, following one chilly day of winter weather that dry feeling comes back!

To keep lips hydrated, it’s important to drink lots of water too but the next thing you can do is reach for lip gloss.

La Mer has produced this delicious lip balm. The sea kelp and other moisturising ingredients will protect your lips while the minty taste refreshes with each application, £50.

6. Designer Frames

Shown here are glasses frames by Francis Klein. Style name Butterflies for women. Stocked by O’Briens Opticians Wrawby St, Brigg DN20 8BS, 01652 653595, www.obriensopticians.co.uk.

Hydrate your skin morning and night, ideally with a night cream and a day cream. Your skin has different needs during the day and it uses the night to recover. Sisley, a French brand, has a wonderful intensive day cream night cream with collagen, £129.50.

4. Use a Mask

There’s nothing better when the dark nights roll in than giving yourself a pamper session.

Invest in a luxurious mask for after you’ve done your cleansing routine and you’ll see massive improvements in your skin overnight. We love the hydrating mask from Epara, £105.

n All our beauty products are available from local high quality independent stockists unless otherwise stated, prices are RRP. Visit each makeup brand’s website for more information on local stockists.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

A Little Help From

MOTHER NATURE

Winter can feel like an unhealthy time of year. All those virus infected offices, slips on icy paths and feeling run down with the stress of Christmas plus those darker, shorter days.

Fortunately, help is at hand at Mother Nature Health & Herbal in Sleaford, where everyone can find a natural approach to ease you through the winter months...

For some people, winter is a wonderful time with snow, crackling fires, winter walks and all things Christmas. For others, winter is a guaranteed runny nose, stress and just a feeling of not being quite 100%.

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson

Well if you’re one of the latter, meet medical herbalist Susan Syddall. Before completing her degree in medical herbalism, Susan was a scientist and grew up with a pharmacist for her father, so has always had a keen interest in plants, botany and phytochemistry.

“It’s a truly fascinating subject,” says Susan.

Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine in the world. Medical herbalists use plant-based medicines that are made up of different combinations of the leaves, roots and flowers of the plant.

“I see many different conditions in my clinic for example, headaches, migraines, stress, anxiety, digestion, pain, heart and circulatory health, hormonal health, fatigue, allergies and skin conditions to name but a few!”

There are two parts to Susan’s service; her health shop in Sleaford’s Bristol Arcade and her consultation service at Mother Nature Sleaford (Mondays and Fridays) and Living health Grantham (on Wednesdays).

“Consultations give both the client and I the opportunity to have a full and frank discussion

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about their general health and concerns, which is why it can take around an hour.

Even if it’s a frequent headache, we like to look at the cause, so we can work on the best bespoke treatment plan for that individual.”

“For example, a headache may be due to stress, posture, hormones, a neck injury or something that warrants further investigation, in which case we always refer the client to their GP or health practitioner. Thorough Above: The Mother Nature Health Shop in the Bristol Arcade Sleaford. Right: Sue Syddall outside her store.

She offers consultations and a personal service in Sleaford and Grantham.

training ensures we know which herbs can be taken in conjunction with any prescription or over the counter medication and we always suggest you tell your health practitioner if you are taking herbal medicine.”

Susan explained the way herbal remedies work is based on their secondary metabolites. While primary metabolites are essential for growth and development, secondary metabolites exhibit a wide range of pharmacological and biological properties. Plants can’t run away when faced with a threat, so they have developed a wide range of bioactive compounds to protect themselves. This might be a bitter taste to discourage being eaten. It is these secondary metabolites that herbalists tap into.

What’s fantastic about Mother Nature is that it’s not just a health store. It’s a health store with a qualified medical herbalist and nutritionist and staff who undergo continual professional development training. They know what their product is, what it does and if it is safe for you to take, especially if you are on medication.

If a customer is on medication, herbal remedies and vitamins and minerals, may have the potential to interact with that medication, so having someone on hand to offer advice is crucial. Some herbs can act as natural blood thinners, but you need to take care if you are already taking prescription medication to

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thin your blood as the two together may increase the effects.

The Mother Nature shop in Sleaford sells all kinds of vitamins, minerals and supplements, herbal remedies and loose teas like liquorice and lemon balm - which makes the store smell amazing - vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and health foods and beauty products too.

“We also have Bio D and Ecover refills, so you can help do your bit to reduce plastic!”

“We even cater for Christmas,” says Susan.

‘When it comes to the festive season, we have all kinds of ‘free from’ and vegan products including chocolate and sweets. We also stock healthy advent calendars and Christmas puddings and gifts like candles and aromatherapy products as well as bespoke hampers!”

This is really a one stop shop for all things health and Susan says if you want something specific that isn’t stocked, Susan and her ladies in the shop will do their best to find it for you.

But what is the most important part of Mother Nature to consider is whether you have a winter sniffle, or a more long-term health concern, there is a trained professional and knowledgeable staff on hand to provide you with the very best advice and the most appropriate products for you. n

The Best Herbal Remedies to Prepare for Winter If you’re susceptible to a winter cold and a red nose that Rudolph would envy, feeling a little stressed, or suffering winter aches and pains, Susan has the perfect prescription from her herbal haven.

Here are a few products recommended by Susan and her team...

AvenaCalm: AvenaCalm drops is a licensed herbal remedy which can be useful when you are facing mild stress or experiencing mild anxiety. It can also be used to help you sleep. It is made from the green leafy parts of the oat plant. The herbs are organically grown and only freshly harvested plant material is used to produce this tincture.

OptiBac Probiotics: This product helps to maintain overall digestive health, comfort and immunity throughout the gut. It helps to maintain a normal healthy balance of friendly bacteria throughout the entire intestinal tract, and provides a high potency and select variety of well-documented probiotic strains.

Rescue Remedy: This is a daily essential for those moments when you are juggling work deadlines, children and the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It helps you stay calm, cool and in control.

Vitamin D3: With a lack of sunshine, vitamin D3 supplements are vital. Vitamin D fights disease, reduces depression and boosts weight loss.

cognitive performance and the ability to learn and retain information.

Organic Turmeric: Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.

Echinacea: Extracts of echinacea do seem to have an effect on the immune system, your body’s defence against germs. Research shows it increases the number of white blood cells, which fight infections.

Formula VM-75 Multivitamins: This product is boosted by 75mg of eight key energy unlocking B vitamins. It’s rich in antioxidants helping to protect against free radicals, includes immune supportive Vitamin C. n

Theanine and Lemon Balm: Derived from green tea, theanine helps support a sense of relaxation, while maintaining the ability to think clearly. Studies show that lemon balm extract is effective in relieving anxiousness and insomnia.

Furthermore, lemon balm helps boost

Find Out More: Visit www.mothernaturesleaford.co.uk or call Susan on 01529 303875 or 07972 890096.

Consultations held on Mondays and Fridays on 11 Bristol Arcade, Sleaford NG34 7ST. The consultations Sue holds in Grantham on a Wednesday are at Living Health, North Parade, Grantham NG31 8AN. n

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Larkfleet Homes opens new show homes NOW OPEN AT THE CROFT IN BASTON – AGE-EXCLUSIVE FOR THE OVER-55s...

BOURNE Local developer Larkfleet Homes has opened a new show home at the latest phase of its age-exclusive development for the over-55s – The Croft in the village of Baston near Bourne.

The second phase of development at The Croft at Baston is a small number of new homes which sits alongside the highly successful fully-sold first phase, extending the community but keeping it at a modest scale.

The Croft aims to attract people, whether retired or still working, who are ready to down-size from a larger property – and pocket the cash from selling their current home when buying something more appropriate to their needs.

The luxury properties at The Croft are mostly one and two-bedroom bungalows but there are also some threebedroom chalet bungalows for those who want extra space.

The homes are located around attractive walkways and gardens, creating a pleasant residential environment. All have been designed to need minimal ongoing maintenance

BIG changes in store for Lincoln business group

SARAH LOFTUS HAS JOINED LINCOLN BIG AS GROUP’S CHIEF EXECUTIVE DESIGNATE

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so that residents benefit from the independence and security of property ownership without the concerns of property upkeep. Larkfleet has also opened a new show home at LINCOLN Lincoln BIG last month announced that Sarah Loftus has joined the Business Improvement Group as its Chief Executive designate.

Sarah, who has more than 25 years of experience in regeneration and economic development and community safety – gained in senior roles within the public, private and voluntary sectors – will initially work alongside current Chief Executive Matt Corrigan.

The mum-of-three was born in Lincolnshire, but has worked across Yorkshire, in Lancashire and London.

Sarah has delivered a variety

Collingham Brook with its three, four and five-bedroom homes in the village of Collingham between Nottingham and Lincoln. n See www.larkfleethomes.co.uk. of complex multi-partner projects. These include new transport schemes, establishing a housing company, building workspace accommodation, the management of tourism attractions and creating unusual Christmas lights!

She has also had plenty of experience leading initiatives designed to revive town and city centres and enhance the amount of money spent by visitors, increase dwell time and boost overall footfall.

“Lincoln BIG is a partnership and has a great team of people behind it!” says Sarah. n

‘YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A FARMER TO JOIN!”

David Fowkes is Leading Jeweller Nationally...

The International Jewellery London event takes place in September.

At this event, the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council and IJL have collaborated to deliver Uniquely UK, a showcase of thirteen outstanding jewellery designers. David Fowkes, the Newark jeweller has been recognised as one of the leading UK jewellery designers and selected for this special event.

“I am delighted to have been selected as one of the UK’s leading jewellery designers,” says David Fowkes. “My career has spanned three decades and it is an honour to have my lifetime’s work appreciated at such a prestigious event.”

NEWARK

LINCOLNSHIRE There are 16 Young Farmer Clubs around the county. If you are aged between 10 and 26 or know someone who is, there could be a club for you! Joining a Young Farmers’ Club is a great way to have fun and meet new friends. Most clubs meet in the evening every week, so after school, college or work, it’s a great way to relax, unwind and have fun. Think of it as a rural youth club, you don’t need to be a farmer, just a love of the countryside and a

want to be involved in something great. Young Farmers’ Clubs are run by their members, so you get to decide what activities to do and these can involve many different things. Joining a club gives young people great opportunities to learn, train and achieve and joining a club is relatively cheap; £45 for an annual subscription. The new membership year starts now.

n Visit the website www.lincsyfc.org.uk or simply give Kate a call in the County Office on 01522 568989.

Keystone invites you to give retirement a try before you buy!

IF YOU’RE SEEKING A LUXURIOUS SETTING FOR RETIREMENT, TRY BEFORE YOU BUY!

n For more information please visit www.davidfowkes.com or call David on 01623 823969.

LINCOLNSHIRE If you’re seeking a luxurious setting to spend your retirement in, then why not try before you buy with Keystone Developments? The company is offering people the chance to spend two nights, completely free of charge, at one of two properties in Lincolnshire.

With no pressure to buy or reserve, you can give retirement living a try. During your stay, you will have the chance to meet what could be your future neighbours and try out all of the facilities.

The two developments that have available Try Before You Buy suites are North Hykeham’s Home Grange and Cleethorpes’ Carrington Gardens. n Visit keystonedevelopments.co.uk.

£148,000,000

Lincolnshire Farmers

COULD THIS BE THE ANSWER TO LINCOLN’S TRAFFIC WOES? Plans have been unveiled for a £148m relief road that would create a ring road around Lincoln by joining the A46 at the Pennells roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern bypass. It’s thought this would ease traffic for thousands of commuters, if the plans are approved at a meeting of executive councillors as Pride goes to press. n

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BUSINESS

NEWS In Brief GRIMSBY

THREE CHEERS FOR LOCAL BEERS AS GRIMSBY HERITAGE BREWERY STARTS CANNING

The first 12,000 cans have been filled at a Grimsby-based heritage brewery.

Since the demise of Hewitts over half a century ago, Grimsby has lacked its own brewery until now, with Docks Beers creating its Hard Graft, Graveyard Shift and Never Say Die ales.

Can designs have been created by Source Four of Aylesby and feature Grimsby’s Dock Tower, Ice Factory and Victoria Mills.

A brewery tap and shop will open as Pride goes to press.

“Today is a proud day for the team. It is the culmination of two years of hard graft,” says Docks Beers director Will Douglas. “Since 2006 we have been getting up and running and trialling brews to make sure the first three beers are perfect!” n

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Christmas is Coming... (...and so are your ‘year end’ accounts!)

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GENTLEMEN WELCOME TO THE GENTLEMEN’S SECTION. IN THIS EDITION, WE FEATURE TUXEDOS FOR SEASONAL PARTIES PLUS ONE OF THE FIERCEST CARS BRITISH MARQUE McLAREN HAS EVER MADE

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MOTORS

LIGHT SPEED

Just 500 will be produced. It’s the most fearsome road-legal car money can buy.

You’ll need £750,000 to buy one.

There’s little else you need to know about the McLaren Senna except that it’s light and fast. But above all, fast...

McLaren Senna 4.0 litre V8, on sale now

£750,000

Fast? Quick? Very fast? Ludicrously quick? Whatever you say about the velocity of McLaren’s automotive flagship is likely to be a significant understatement. It’s dramatic, it’s sophisticated, it’s... it’s fast. The car costs three quarters of a million pounds and the company is billing it as the ultimate road-legal track car.

Clearly this is not a car aiming to mitigate comfort and performance, or blend speed with practicality like a GT. It is what it is; light, fast and vulgar in its appearance, an honest-to-goodness hypercar.

You’ll recognise the name McLaren as the British (Surrey-based) Formula 1 firm looking to turn their race-honed knowledge into a marketable range of supercars to sell to the public, rivalling Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Senna is their magnum opus.

You’ll not only need £750,000 you’ll also need to be quick. As quick as the McLaren Senna, in fact, because just 500 of them will be produced. All of the cars are hand-assembled, all are engineered

by British boffins and the technology is straight from high-end motorsport but can still be employed legally on UK roads. >>

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In a hurry? The cars reaching 60mph in under three seconds...

Porsche 911 GT2 RS £207,506: Few cars handle like a 911 but on top of all the two- and four-wheel drive, convertible or targa, turbo or naturally aspirated versions is the stripped-back, race-ready GT2 RS version.

If it isn’t necessary, it has been removed to lose weight. If it is necessary, it has been subject to weight-saving engineering. All that dieting doesn’t come cheap, and the GT2 RS is eye-wateringly expensive but it handles sublimely, reaches 211mph flat out and dashes to 60mph in 2.8 seconds. Most motorists will opt for a gentler, more comfortable 911 but for those serious about performance, this is the ultimate 911. n

Aerial Atom £32,394: Alternatively, if the Porsche GT2 RS is still too slow, trim another tenth of a second from the 60mph dash and opt for an Aerial Atom. There’s a 2.0 engine and just four cylinders, but at just 456kg, the Atom weighs nothing at all, so it’ll reach 140mph flat out and 60mph in 2.7 seconds. You’ll sacrifice rather a bit in return... like a roof, a dashboard and any exotic delicacies like air conditioning or electric windows.

Hardly ideal for the school run, but at less than £35,000, this is a pocket-money supercar for summer days to keep in your garage next to a rather more practical day-to-day motor! n

>> The car looks ludicrous, but it hasn’t just been designed by a schoolboy to look wild.

Every aspect of it is designed to yield increases in performance or a reduction in weight.

It’s made of carbon fibre, with a one-piece chassis and one-piece seats. It’s just 1,198kg - just two thirds of the weight of a Ford Fiesta - and has a power to weight ratio of 659bhp per tonne.

Tesla Model S 100kW £127,135: Our third option for a sub-three second supercar is the range-topping Tesla Model S. With its comically titled Ludicrous Mode, the car will reach 60mph in 2.7 seconds and 155mph flat out. However, this is no aggressive supercar but rather a comfortable executive saloon with five seats, four doors a decent boot... oh, and a roof! The secret is a 100kW electric motor, which will provide a 409-mile range on a single charge. There’s semi-autonomous driving, all-wheel drive and plenty of standard equipment too. n

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Its engine is pretty modest; four litres in size, rather than six or seven, with eight rather than 12 cylinders. Two turbochargers are the secret to its power, and its 800nm torque, allowing it to reach 60mpg in 2.8 seconds and 100mph in about six seconds. Flat out, on a track, the car would reach 208mph and take just 215 metres to brake to a standstill thanks to carbon ceramic brakes designed to

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“Because power is nothing without control there’s switchable comfort, sport and track modes and adjustable suspension...” make the car’s braking temperature cooler by 150°c plus bespoke tyres designed for the car by Pirelli.

Because power is nothing without control, there are switchable comfort, sport and track modes, launch control and height adjustable suspension which can compensate for the weight of passengers and tip-toe over speed bumps should you dare to take the car into an urban environment. The whole car’s shape is obsessively designed not just the make it light - mechanical door pulls for the dihedral doors were changed to electronic

switches because they’re 26% lighter - but to increase downforce, to literally suck the car down onto the ground to improve handling.

Don’t expect comfort from the car; high grade leather swathes the interior, whilst parking sensors and a Bowers & Wilkin stereo are no-cost options, but this is a car with one purpose; speed. As impressive as the McLaren is, £750,000 is a great deal of money, but for those lucky well-heeled drivers who spend their spare time on the track, we can’t think of a better, or a more technically sophisticated car! n

McLAREN SENNA Price: £750,000.

Motor/Drivetrain: 4.0V8 twin turbo V8.

Performance: 0-60mph in 2.8 seconds; 208mph top speed.

Economy: 16mpg, 280g CO2.

Equipment: Dual-clutch, seamless-shift, seven-speed gearbox. RaceActive Chassis Control II (RCC II) combines hydraulic suspension. n

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MOTORS

Set for summer 2019

MISS SUMMER ALREADY? START MAKING PLANS FOR SUMMER 2019 WITH VW...

VOLKSWAGEN That’s it then.

Summer’s over. Still, spring and summer 2019 will be along before we know it, so start making plans for next year’s getaways and place your order now for Volkswagen’s Grand California motorhome.

Based on the firm’s Crafter, this T6-engined camper has two bunks in the rear, an optional bunk bed for the children, bathroom with

shower and toilet, plus a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, freezer, twin-burner gas hob; everything but the kitchen sink... in fact. Oh, no, wait; that’s included too, plus a dining table for family meals.

Expect to pay £60,000 upwards, with four wheel drive, adaptive cruise, solar panels, skylight and WiFi all on the options list for comfortable touring. n

Very silly, very brilliant...

BARGAIN BASEMENT ‘SECOND CAR’ FOR FARMERS & FAMILIES

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New BMW X5 4x4 reaches showrooms this month...

The quintessential yummy mummy’s school-run SUV, BMW’s new X5, is due in showrooms this month with the first deliveries expected in winter.

The new version of the popular 4x4 will be larger, thanks to its bigger X3 sibling enabling it to grow, and prices are expected to begin at £56,710 with 2.0 and 3.0 engines, plus a plug-in X5 due to launch in 2019. The firm says the new car will be more efficient and better to drive. n BMW

SUZUKI Since the demise of the Land Rover Defender, there’s been a shortage of rough and ready 4x4s. Sure, there are pick-ups and smart SUVs, but what if you want a back-to-basic car which can tackle tough terrain but then be hosed down after?

Introducing the silly, brilliant 1.5 litre Jimny from Suzuki.

At just £14,000, it’s stupidly cheap - used car money - but with four wheel drive, a low range gearbox and off-road tyres, it’s perfect for dirty jobs, for teenagers to drive or for venturing places you don’t want to take a posh 4x4 for fear of getting it scratched.

It’s boxy, ludicrous, compact and absolutely brilliant value! n

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief AUDI

SHORT TERM HIRE IS COMING TO THE UK WITH AUDI LEADING THE WAY...

Aspiring Audi drivers can now hire a car of their choice for periods ranging from one hour to 28 days for one simple, all-in fee.

In August, Audi on demand launched in Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

These will be followed

by Newcastle and Birmingham as pride goes to press with the roll-out set to continue throughout 2018 elsewhere in the UK. Prices range from £70 to £190 for current models and other brands are set to follow suit, allowing customers to hire, for instance, convertibles in the summer months, 4x4 modes when bad weather is on the horizon or seven seaters for holidays, direct from the manufacturer.

Prices will include a full service package with unlimited mileage, fully comprehensive insurance, concierge delivery and Audi Roadside Assistance.

The move could even see cars leased on a short term or pay-as-you-go basis in the future as an alternative to two, three or four year lease or PCP agreements.

“The traditional model of car ownership is consistently evolving and this innovative concept firmly puts Audi UK ahead when it comes to meeting consumer demand and transforming into a digital premium car company,” says Andrew Doyle, Director of Audi UK. n

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Audi’s Q8 is a flagship SUV

Audi is eyeing-up the luxury SUV market with its new flagship, the sporty Q8 which sits above its perennial Q7 model, but offers a more dynamic style...

It takes some determination to launch a rival to a vehicle as well-respected as the Range Rover. When it launched back in 2005, Audi’s Q7 offered the versatility of a seven seat configuration with impressive on-road dynamics.

And yet, despite its popularity in the sales charts, and its appeal as a school run 4x4, the Q7 never managed to capture either the sportiness that the Range Rover Sport evokes, nor the sense of luxury of a Range Rover Vogue. It remained a family friendly large SUV, rather than a luxury flagship. at niche is now set to be filled with a model which sits above the Q7 and serves as a sportier large SUV. It’s called, rather imaginatively, the Q8 and it’s on sale this month. ere’s a single body style, with an SUV/coupé profile and just a single engine choice from

launch; a 3.0V6 with 286hp. All wheel drive and an eight speed gearbox are standard, whilst a 48v mild hybrid system contributes to an economy figure of 41.5mpg - comparable to a small petrol hatchback.

Audi Q8

Price From: £63,115 (S-Line) to £81,115 (Vorsprung).

On Sale: Now.

Engine: 50TDi 3.0 V6 diesel.

Performance: 0-60mph 6.3secs, 152mph top.

Economy: 41.5mpg combined, 178g/CO2.

e S-Line model at £63,115 includes air suspension, dual zone climate control, heated leather seats and navigation, plus parking sensors, virtual cockpit and rear view camera. e Vorsprung flagship version adds heated rear and electrically adjustable front seats, Bang & Olufsen stereo, panoramic roof, adaptive cruise, all-wheel steering, power door closure and a 360° camera. e car’s hatchback-like profile is understated, but as Q8 shares its chassis with Lamborghini’s Urus, Porsche’s Cayenne and Bentley’s Bentayga, the driving experience will be premium, as befits an Audi flagship! n

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TUXEDOS

DINNER DRESSED FOR

BLACK IS A DINNER JACKET STAPLE, BUT IT’S BY NO MEANS THE ONLY OPTION. THESE SIX DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT DJS OFFER SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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Opposite: Moss Bros tailored tux in bright blue with one contemporary button jacket and slim fit profile in 100% wool, ÂŁ259.

This Page: Moss Bros smoking jacket in velvet fabric. Retro peak-lapel one button jacket with black trim, pairs with jet black jeans or tuxedo trousers, ÂŁ179.

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This Page: Meanwhile Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label has a one-button jacket and shawl-collar for a vintage look, cupro (faux silk) lining and unfinished hems, £3,830.

Opposite: Peter Christian luxury velvet jacket in emerald with four button waistcoat, £250.

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Previous Page: Giorgio Armani’s Soho wool tuxedo is created from 100% virgin wool and silk, single button to jacket £1,900.

This Page: Moss Bros, White Shawl Collar Tuxedo, no vent, shawl collar traces an unbroken line from the back of your neck to the front of the jacket for a suave, slim silhouette, £150/jacket; £210/suit.

FIND OUT MORE:

Moss Bros: www.moss.co.uk; Armani www.armani.com; Peter Christian www.peterchristian.co.uk; Ralph Lauren www.ralphlauren.co.uk.

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