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1 LINCOLNSHIRE S BIGGEST SELLING COUNTY MAGAZINE LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE 2.75 THE COUNTY MAGAZINE JANUARY 2012 World s first Enduro woman Rachael Cadman love you If Lincolnshire then you ll love A happy New Year to all our readers Lincolnshire Life Olympic goal GB hockey player Crista Cullen LIFE VISITS: Luscious Louth At the gateway to the county: Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton Bourne Carrying the flame Lincolnshire Gardens Trust Photographic Competition results full of LINCOLNSHIRE... full of LIFE THE COUNTY S FAVOURITE MAGAZINE WEDDING ALBUM LIFE AT LARGE BUSINESS NEWS GUNROOM COUNTY CALENDAR DINING OUT TASTE OF EXCELLENCE LETTERS LIFE AND TIMES MOTORING ANTIQUES EQUESTRIAN FASHION

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3 FIRST WORDS JANUARY SALE Tue 3rd Jan - Tue 31st Jan 20% OFF EVERYTHING OPEN 7 DAYS THROUGHOUT JAN The Pelham Centre, Canwick Road, Lincoln (next to Pelham Bridge) Welcome What a year 2012 promises to be Excitement is really building now in anticipation of the London Olympics. We have already included articles in Lincolnshire Life about county people and companies who will be competing or who have been involved in the construction projects. In this issue you can read about Boston born Team GB Hockey player, Crista Cullen. We also plan to include as much information about where you can join in the celebrations along the route of the Olympic torch when it comes to Lincolnshire and more of the county sportsmen and women who will be competing. This is also the Queen s Diamond Jubilee year. Communities have not been waiting until June to begin the celebrations. Grantham has been one of the first off the mark with the planting of an Elizabeth Oak at the heart of a Diamond Grove in Queen Elizabeth Park. Please let us know how your community is planning to mark the Jubilee and we shall endeavour to include as many as possible in the magazine each month. Another world class athlete who we are featuring this month is Lincoln based RAF officer and triathlete, Rachael Cadman. Last summer she became the first woman and only the eighth person to complete the Enduroman Arch2Arc Challenge. For those of us who are contemplating some gentle exercise to burn off the Christmas excess, Rachael s feat is awe-inspiring. You can read more on page 18. In this issue you can also find winners of the Lincolnshire Gardens Trust Photographic Competition on page 26 and a write up of the Young Chef of the Year cook-off which was held in the catering kitchens of Lincoln College. This competition is one part of the Lincolnshire Life County Cuisine Awards which we hold each year. We are delighted that we shall be sharing the Awards Evening with the Select Lincolnshire and Tastes of Lincolnshire Partnership. To be held at the new DoubleTree by Hilton on Lincoln s Brayford on 2nd February, it promises to be an evening of fine dining and a celebration of the best in food and drink in the county. There is more information including details of where you can purchase tickets on page 94. Finally, we have been out and about in the county to bring you the latest from Louth, Bourne, Long Sutton and Sutton Bridge. May I take this opportunity, on behalf of everyone at Lincolnshire Life, to wish all our readers a splendid New Year and a warm welcome to our new subscribers who will be receiving their first issue. We look forward to entertaining and informing you throughout Caroline Bingham, Chief Executive

4 THE COUNTY MAGAZINE LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE Vol 51 No 10 January 2012 Lawrence Isherwood ( ), The Great Bend at Redcar, Oil on board, th British Art Wednesday 28th March 2012 ******************************** Regular auctions of antiques, fine art, collectables, ceramics, silver and jewellery Valuation days in Grantham, Lincoln, Stamford, Leicester, Boston and Louth. See website for details. The Grantham Auction Rooms Old Wharf Road, GRANTHAM Lincolnshire NG31 7AA Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) The kitchen is the heart of every home... The Lincoln Auction Rooms Dunston House, Portland Street, LINCOLN Lincolnshire LN5 7NN Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) MEET THE STAFF Managing Editor: Geoffrey Manners Sales Manager: Michelle Gage Sales Executives: Sharron Gilbert, Lucy Taurins, Matthew Dalton Graphic Design & Production: Claire Weeks, Darren Summers, James Teather, Max Márquez, Lindsay Fulton Subscriptions: Clare Hardwick, Yusef Sayed Accounts: Sue Sagliocca Publisher: Caroline Bingham National Advertising Representatives: Clacksons, 6 Baden Place, Crosby Row, London SE1 1YW. Tel: PUBLISHED BY/ HOW TO CONTACT US COUNTY LIFE LTD, COUNTY HOUSE, 9 CHECKPOINT COURT, SADLER ROAD, LINCOLN LN6 3PW Telephone: Fax: (accounts) accounts@lincolnshirelife.co.uk (editorial) editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk (sales) sales@lincolnshirelife.co.uk (studio) studio@lincolnshirelife.co.uk Copyright County Life Ltd If you are visiting in person, our offices are next to the Audi main dealership CONTRIBUTORS The editor welcomes manuscripts and photographs for use in the magazine. In order to ensure their safe return, please include a stamped addressed envelope. The opinions expressed by the contributors do not necessarily coincide with those of the publisher. The editor and staff take all reasonable care of submitted material while in their possession, but no responsibility can be accepted for their loss or damage. SUBSCRIPTION The magazine is published on the 26th day of the preceding month. The publisher s annual subscription rate (including postage and packing) for the UK is 26. Overseas and Eire rates are 70. A subscriptions application coupon is in the magazine or on our website. For subscriptions address changes write to County Life Ltd. ISSN X All the more reason to make sure it's the one you really want. Please phone for Details of Our Design & Installation Service and some very special offers! Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service Helping save LIVES in Lincolnshire Showroom Wharf Road, Horncastle Certificate number 4012/03 Registered Office: County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW Registered in England No County Life Ltd. VAT No LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

5 If Contents COVER STORIES 18 WORLD S FIRST ENDURO WOMAN Rachael Cadman 26 LINCOLNSHIRE GARDENS TRUST Photographic Competition results 62 WEDDINGS Fashion and venues 74 OLYMPIC GOAL GB HOCKEY PLAYER Crista Cullen LIFE VISITS: 30 TALK OF THE TOWN Bourne Carrying a flame 38 BUSINESS LIFE Luscious Louth 49 DOWN YOUR WAY At the gateway to the county: Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton FEATURES 52 COUNTY LIFE Anne Whitton 54 EDUCATION Choosing the right course 85 RENEWABLE ENERGY Invest in green power 90 FOOD HEROES Stokes of Lincoln REGULARS 4 LIFE IN LINCOLNSHIRE News from around the county 8 LETTERS A selection from our postbag 10 LIFE AT LARGE Calling filmmakers 11 LIFE PORTRAIT Jayne Southall COUNTY CALENDAR What s on in the county 20 HOMES AND GARDENS Pulvertoft Hall, Gedney Broadgate 36 LIFE AND TIMES Bateman s Brewery 60 ANTIQUES News from the saleroom 61 WEDDING ALBUM County nuptials 77 MOTORING All the best marques 78 EQUESTRIAN LIFE News and diary 82 GUNROOM Clubs and events 88 BELLEAU KITCHEN Seasonal soup 94 COUNTY CUISINE AWARDS Young Chef results 96 RECIPE OF THE MONTH The Old Bakery 104 THE LAST WORD Su Whale DINING OUT 98 DINING OUT Onjance 1, Newark SOCIAL LIFE 80 NEW HONDA CIVIC Special review 100 DOUBLETREE BY HILTON Electric Bar and Restaurant 101 STOKES OF LINCOLN Launch new blends Cover photograph: Snowdrops LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE LINCOLNSHIRE S BIGGEST SELLING COUNTY MAGAZINE 2.75 T H E C O U N T Y M A G A Z I N E w w w. l i n c o l n s h i r e l i f e. c o. u k J A N U A R Y World s first Enduro woman Rachael Cadman goal Olympic GB hockey player Crista Cullen love you Lincolnshire then you ll A happy New Year to all our readers love Life Lincolnshire YEARS LINC LIFE VISITS: Luscious Louth At the gateway to the county: Sutton Bridge and Long Sutton Bourne Carrying the flame Lincolnshire Gardens Trust full of LINCOLNSHIRE... full of LIFE Photographic Competition results THE COUNTY S FAVOURITE MAGAZINE WEDDING ALBUM LIFE AT LARGE BUSINESS NEWS GUNROOM COUNTY CALENDAR DINING OUT TASTE OF EXCELLENCE LETTERS LIFE AND TIMES MOTORING ANTIQUES EQUESTRIAN FASHION LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE Celebrating half a century of the county s favourite magazine

6 COUNTY NEWS LIFE IN LINCOLNSHIRE News from around the county Branston war hero commemorated FLYING OFFICER COOPER S NEPHEW BILL SHAW IS THE GENTLEMAN IN FRONT OF THE SIGN. BEHIND HIM L-R IS: RAF CRANWELL WARRANT OFFICER STEVE JOHNSON; RAF CONINGSBY FLT LT PETE WALKER; NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL LEADER CLLR MRS MARION BRIGHTON OBE; RAF WADDINGTON SQN LDR JAMES HAYTON. In November the site of four new North Kesteven District Council homes, at Cooper Close in Branston, was officially named in honour of local hero and World War Two pilot, Flying Officer William (Bill) Cooper, who resided in the village at the time of his tragic death. Flying Officer Cooper died saving his crew from their Stirling aircraft in 1943, returning from Germany. Representatives from RAF Waddington, Coningsby and Cranwell attended the official street-naming Sixteen sportspeople, volunteers, coaches and individuals collected awards at the Lincolnshire Sports Awards BBC Presenter Dan Walker presented the awards at the Epic Centre, Lincolnshire Showground. The Lincolnshire Sports Awards are an annual event organised by Lincolnshire Sports Partnership to recognise sportsmen and women, volunteers and coaches, and individuals involved in sport and physical activity across the county. Winners included Terry Marshall of Gainsborough, who won the Active for Health award; Sports Educator of the Year was won by Dave Piggott of the University of Lincoln; Sports and handover ceremony. Bill Shaw of Stratford-upon- Avon, nephew of Flying Officer Cooper, travelled with his wife Kay especially to visit the site of Cooper Close and officially open the new council homes. Bill was reunited with Branston Lincolnshire sports awards 2011 Volunteer of the Year was won by Sue Shorthouse of Sleaford, who is a junior coordinator at Sleaford Cricket Club; Young Sportsman of the Year was volleyball player Aaron Hoodless of West Barkwith; Sportsman of the Year was won by boxer Callum Johnson of Boston. He also won the Lincolnshire Sports Personality of the Year Award. BOSTON BOXER CALLUM JOHNSON Village postmistress Joyce Northey at the ceremony, who at the age of just sixteen had delivered the telegram to Flying Officer Cooper s wife Esther with the sad news of his death in Bill was utterly thrilled that the name of his uncle would live on long into the future and thought the houses were fantastic. Although Bill never met his uncle, he gave the crowd an extremely moving speech about the life of his uncle, which he had been told as a child by his parents. Researching his uncle s life and the circumstances leading up to his tragic death in 1943 has become Bill s life work since his retirement. Bill said: I am absolutely thrilled that my uncle s name will live on through these fantastic houses the fact that North Kesteven District Council has named the street after him is a wonderful way to honour his name. As well as winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal in boxing (Delhi 2010), Callum has since turned professional and has won both of his fights in his career so far. Sportswoman of the Year was won by Arran Brindle of Louth. Cricketer Arran captained the England Academy on their tour of India in April She was the first female to score a century in the Lincolnshire ECB Premier League; she joined a full England squad for summer internationals, becoming part of the team that won the T20, two one day internationals; and she was selected for the winter tour of South Africa. Her England team is now ranked first in the world. 4 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

7 COUNTY NEWS Steep Hill is the best street in Britain! HRH, THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL AT LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Prince becomes patron of Fabric Fund His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has accepted Lincoln Cathedral s invitation to become Patron of the Cathedral Fabric Fund. His Royal Highness s term as Patron will begin in November and will last for five years. The news was announced when The Prince and The Duchess visited the cathedral, to meet volunteers and supporters and view the restoration work taking place. The Fabric Fund also accepted a donation from The Prince of Wales s Charitable Foundation. Steep Hill in Lincoln has been named the best street in Britain by the Academy of Urbanism. The accolade was bestowed on Lincoln s most famous 2000-year-old street at an awards ceremony in November, seeing off competition from Cockburn Street in Edinburgh and Byres Road in Glasgow. During a visit to Lincoln, assessors from the Academy of Urbanism took on the challenge of climbing Steep Hill, which has a one in seven gradient. Hosts from the City of Lincoln Council and Lincoln BIG took the assessors on a tour of the street, which forms part of the Roman route from the River Witham to Bailgate and is home to two Norman houses the Jew s House and Norman House. Lincoln residents played their part too, submitting photos of Steep Hill to the council s Flickr site cityoflincolncouncil. In total, forty-nine images were added to pictures from the council s own archives. Caistor in Bloom calendar The Caistor in Bloom calendar for 2012 is now available with wonderful photos of the town and makes a great souvenir for residents and expats alike. Copies have already been sent to Scotland and New Zealand. Calendars are available from Caistor Post Office or The Paper Shop at just 5 each. CAISTOR IN BLOOM CALENDAR 2012 STEEP HILL

8 COUNTY NEWS New Forces Group in Lincolnshire Lincolnshire has one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the country. Alison Lynch is a forty year old wife of a serving member of the RAF living in the county who has chosen not to live on one of these bases. Alison has found that many of the families who choose this different option are not aware of the help, support, advice that is still available to them despite not living on base. Alison has therefore set up a group Forces Family and Friends Support Circle which explains the great help offered to these independent families. Affiliated to the Royal British LORD LIEUTENANT, TONY WORTH PLANTS A TREE IN DIAMOND GROVE Diamond Grove with a heart of oak The sun shone brilliantly as Wyndham Park Forum volunteers, SKDC staff, Veolia contractors and many tree sponsors including Lincolnshire Gardens Trust, schoolchildren and teachers from National Junior, Harrowby Lane Infants and Cliffedale Primary, watched Mr Tony Worth, the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, begin planting the Diamond Grove in Queen Elizabeth Park in commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II s Diamond Jubilee. In the centre of the Diamond Grove, in an appropriately diamond-shaped hole, Mr Worth planted the donated Elizabeth Oak, grown from one of Grimsthorpe Park s ancient oaks dating back to Henry VIII s royal park. John Knowles, chairman of Wyndham Park Forum invited the Mayor of Grantham, Cllr Mike Taylor to plant the first of sixty silver birches in the grove surrounding the oak, marking Her Majesty s remarkable service, and also Mr Norman Stacks, UK operations director, The Woodland Trust, who planted a wild service tree, or checker tree, on the boundary of the grove. As the children and sponsors set to work with enthusiasm, all sixty silver birches were planted in no time! Next spring, schoolchildren will return to plant snowdrops kindly donated by Belton Park. If you would like to help planting snowdrops in the Diamond Grove, contact Elizabeth Bowskill, Secretary, Wyndham Park Forum Tel: elizabeth_ab@btopenworld.com Legion, Alison s group offers advice on finances, pensions, resettlement, relocation, redundancy, childcare, education, property maintenance, grants, in fact, all issues relating to Military life. The groups next meeting is 14th January in Boston. Come along and find out what help is out there for military families off base. Meet and talk with expert caseworkers who can help with any query or issue you may have find out what you help you are entitled to and where to get it. For more information please contact: Alison on or alison.lynch@tesco.net ALISON WITH HUSbAND ADY Scrummies scoops top award Scrummies, an independent fast-food shop in Horncastle which has only been open for eight months, won top spot as best takeaway in the East Midlands at an awards ceremony recently. Owner and chef Phil Cantwell, who launched the unusual concept of combining traditional home-made British food in the day and authentic fresh Thai food in the evenings, collected his award from Michelin star celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. The Food and Drink Awards East Midlands, sponsored by Long Clawson Dairy Ltd, was launched in 2011 to recognise the quality food and drink from across the region (from Skegness and Sleaford to Peterborough and Stamford) with the selected finalists going through to compete for the top title. Phil Cantwell, originally from New Zealand, came up with the concept of Scrummies after spending time living in Thailand. We strive to use authentic, fresh produce flown in from Thailand combined with the best of local ingredients to create top quality food at reasonable prices, said Phil. Thank you to all our loyal customers for all their support over the past few months we re looking forward to launching more innovative ideas on our menus in the coming months! PHIL cantwell SEcOND RIGHT REcEIVES HIS AWARD from jean christopher NOVELLI far RIGHT 6 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

9 winter sale NOW ON Lincolnshire Co-operative home Tritton Road, Lincoln Market Place, Gainsborough don t forget your dividend card January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 7

10 POST BOX Letters to the editor A selection from our postbag BEACH AND PIER, SKEGNESS 1934 FIVE PEERS OF PIER Even before the storm damage of 1978, Skegness Pier was never England s forth longest pier (November 2011). At that time its quoted length of 1843ft was exceeded by Southend (7080ft), Herne Bay (3787ft), Southport (3633ft), Walton (2600ft), and Ryde (2305ft), pushing it down to sixth place. Piers at Llandudno in Wales (2295ft) and Ramsey, Isle of Man (2241ft) were also longer. Tim Mickleburgh, Hon Vice President, National Piers Society, Grimsby SHAKEN BUT NOT STIRRED In the Margaret Thatcher competition (November 2011) you state that the former PM was never flustered or caught off guard in interviews. This is not quite true. Some of your readers may recall that famous BBC1 Nationwide broadcast during the 1983 General Election in which Margaret Thatcher was challenged on a point of detail by a one Mrs Gould on the sinking of the Argentinian cruiser, The General Belgrano during the 1982 Falklands War. Whatever the principle at stake, it did famously catch Maggie off her guard! Paul Farrow, Waddington RECALLING MISS H E SIMON In the August 1970 issue of your magazine there was an entry honouring Miss HE Simon for seventy-five years as scholar and teacher in the Methodist Sunday School in Tetney. There was no indication therein of the source of the article. Her address is given as The Orchard. Lizzie was born in Tetney, I believe, and her parents lived initially in Hoop End Road, Tetney. She had many, many friends in the surrounding country towns and was a great friend to my mother. I estimate that in the seventy-five years as a scholar and teacher (some of her class might be in their forties now) there must be hundreds of people who knew her at some time. I would be pleased to hear from anyone who did meet her in their lifetime or may recall this lady or her family. My address is lastspud@ sbcglobal.net Dr Peter Murphy, Chicago, USA IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PAGE PLEASE ADDRESS YOUR LETTERS TO: THE EDITOR, LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE, COUNTY HOUSE, 9 CHECKPOINT COURT, SADLER ROAD, LINCOLN LN6 3PW OR US ON EDITORIAL@LINCOLNSHIRELIFE.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT 8 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

11 Winter offers Offers available throughout January. Call in today BURTON ROAD, LINCOLN LN1 3LN Tel: Open Monday-Saturday 9.30am-5pm More than just a bed shop ORIGINAL BEDSTEAD sale The new look Lees winter Starts Genuine Reductions We ve transformed our 20,000 sq ft store with a great new store layout, brand new styling and new collections from all your favourite names. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy genuine reductions throughout the store! Dec 27th 9am throughout the store! Free interior design and decoration service available. Upholstery Dining Furniture Beds Bedroom Furniture Bedlinens Occasional Furniture Carpets and Flooring Bespoke Soft Furnishings 222 VICTORIA ST. GRIMSBY DN31 1BJ TEL: Open Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 5.15pm Car Park Free Delivery browse online at January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 9

12 WHAT S ON Life at Large A call is out for county filmmakers and you are invited to Come and Sing CAPTION CAPTION CAPTION CAPTION Glebe SinGerS Come and SinG 11th January 2012 CallinG all SinGerS! If you have some experience of singing, or if you have sung in a choir in the past and would like to take it up again, look no further than Market Deeping choir, the Glebe Singers, who are looking for new members to join them. If you would like to give the choir a try, why not join them on Wednesday, 11th January 2012 at Market Deeping Community Primary School, at 7.30pm. The choir is holding a special Come & Sing evening, so potential new members can some along and find out more. For more information, please call , or visit www. glebesingers.co.uk tony bartl retrospective Tony Bartl was born in Francisbad, Czechoslovakia in After army service he settled in Lincoln and taught for twenty-three years at Lincoln College of Art. The Sam Scorer Gallery, Lincoln will be holding a retrospective of his work to mark the centenary of his birth. Tony Bartl died in Over thirty major works will be included in the exhibition, spanning the artist s long and illustrious career. The exhibition runs from 9th January to 5th February at the Sam Scorer Gallery, 5 Drury Lane, Lincoln LN1 3BN. Tel: CallinG all filmmakers: SubmiSSionS open for new lincolnshire film festival Lincoln Shorts is now accepting video submissions for its second ever event confirmed to take place at the Lincoln Drill Hall on 7th March, Anybody in Lincolnshire with anything worth watching is encouraged to submit what they have it doesn t matter whether it s amateur or professional, filmed on a phone or DSLR, if others might enjoy seeing it, send it in. After the event in March, the audience will leave shocked, excited and amazed by the wealth and breadth of filmmaking talent right on their doorstep filmmaking that they never knew existed. A pilot Lincoln Shorts event in July 2011 proved to be an incredible success and so is returning - well en route to becoming Lincolnshire s first ever film festival. Lincoln Shorts will screen a huge range of short films and videos, from the most basic amateur home movies, to those from professional production companies in Lincolnshire, as well as those from local film students. Everyone is welcome to submit their footage. There are only two criteria for submitting video to Lincoln Shorts: it must have a local connection and it must be less than five minutes long. Filmmakers can find out more and submit their material at www. lincolnshorts.co.uk Heading up the event, organiser Tim Johns said: We were blown away by the support at the pilot Lincoln Shorts event, so we re really excited that it looks set to continue as a key part of Lincolnshire s ever-growing cultural calendar. I don t think people realise how much filmmaking is happening right on their doorstep this is their chance to come and see it. We ll screen some amazing stuff in March, but people shouldn t be put off submitting their own material because they don t think it s good enough - our team is keen to look at everything Lincolnshire has to offer we re building a database of Lincolnshire filmmakers. For more information/interviews: contact@lincolnshorts.co.uk or tim@lincolnshorts.co.uk 10 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

13 LIFE Portrait VOL 51 NO 1 0 J ANUARY 2012 Jayne Southall Appointed as new director in charge of Lincolnshire Agricultural Society Jayne previously spent five years heading finance and general management for the Society and its associated commercial operating arm, Lincolnshire Events Centre. In leading the Society forward, she will look to further broaden the appeal of the Lincolnshire Show, while retaining the agricultural heritage and supporting the Society s core charitable aims which are to promote understanding and awareness of the role played in the county by agriculture and food production. She will be focussing efforts on increasing the involvement in the Society of young people, links with education and building the nationally renowned Lincolnshire Events Centre conferencing business, as well as promoting the county of Lincolnshire to a national audience. A keen walker, Jayne has lived in the county since 2001 and lives in Welton with her two grown up children.

14 january County Calendar A round-up of what s happening in the county starts here Highlight of the Month Sunday 15th January, Wickenby, LN3 5AW In the cold winter of 1602, the century seemed to be refusing to start. The old Queen was dying, but still not dead, and despite dozens of dalliances with the men of her court she had produced no heir. Religious civil war and foreign invasion loomed. It was a dark winter. In Stratfordupon-Avon, William Shakespeare s son Hamnet had died, leaving a twin sister bereft. In January, the Lord Chamberlain s men performed a new piece, Twelfth Night. It is a play shadowed from the outset by decay, overseen by decadent, self-indulgent monarchs in a land where the midwinter Festival of Misrule does not end. A sister watches her twin brother drown. The Movement s latest production restores Twelfth Night to its wintry beginnings and to its original power: the story of dawn breaking, of the days lengthening and of a family s love overcoming death, performed at the Broadbent Theatre. Details: Art Until 8th January, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT The annual Christmas exhibition fills both Ropewalk Galleries and features more than thirty artists from our region. The show includes paintings, prints, textiles and glassware all at affordable prices. Details: Saturday 14th January Sunday 26th February, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT Beverley based painter Tony Snowden has exhibited widely, including in the prestigious Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London. Tony, who spent three years studying at Grimsby School of Art, produces small dark paintings of figures in a romanticised landscape. Details: Classical Music Saturday 7th January, Stamford, PE9 2DL Mediva has been a fun loving, imaginative and successful medieval group for over ten years, performing a range of music from the twelfth to the fifteenth century. Many fantastic musicians have played with the group who studied and played together at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis and have since gone on to become leading specialists in their field. Concerts are full of energy, passion and a love of life, which we hope will have you itching to leap to your feet. They will perform Gabriel s Message, in a programme of festive music from medieval England at Stamford Arts Centre. Box Office: Saturday 14th January, Spalding, PE11 1SS 4 Girls 4 Harps formed in London in 2000 to perform, record, create and commission new music. They are now the world s leading harp quartet and have been heard in hundreds of venues and festivals in the UK and across Europe. Keziah Thomas, Angharad Wyn Jones, Harriet Adie and Eleanor Turner are the four international award-winning harpists who together make 4 Girls 4 Harps. In the past few years, they have performed live on BBC Radio 2 s Friday Night is Music Night, S4C s Noson Lawen and Wedi 7 and were part of the opening celebrations of London s new multi-concert hall complex, King s Place. Their latest CD, Fireworks and Fables, has been regularly broadcast on Classic FM and BBC Radio 3 and admirers of their music include the music industry s legendary critic and presenter Paul Gambaccini, Classic FM presenter David Mellor, and former BBC Radio 3 presenter Stephanie Hughes. Details: Sunday 15th January, Lincoln, LN2 1EY Lincoln Symphony Orchestra Viennese Concert at Lincoln Drill Hall. Join us for an uplifting afternoon concert of Viennese music to celebrate the new year, featuring works by Joseph Strauss, Johann Strauss I and Johann Strauss II with opportunities for audience singing! Conducted by Nic Fallowfield. Details: Comedy Wednesday 11th January, Spalding, PE11 1SS 12 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary january 2012

15 There is so much more to Henry Blofeld than the cozy old Test Match Special commentary box. No one has lived life more to the full. He talks about his entry into the world of journalism and broadcasting with some great stories. There s some hysterical stuff from the Test Match Special commentary box, great stories of John Arlott, Brian Johnston and the others including the great Jim Swanton who was such a snob he refused to travel in the same car as his chauffeur.the name-dropping starts in spades with Ian Fleming in Jamaica and The Master, Noel Coward. Dear old Don t panic, Captain Mainwaring, Clive Dunn is another of his friends. Then Lawrence Olivier and Alec Guinness get a mention. But perhaps the tour de force is a story he tells about the old family doctor, Dr Bennett. It s a guinea a minute and more than an hour and a half of uncomplicated fun and laughter which makes everyone feel a great deal better. By the end, the entire audience is both shaken and stirred and positively itching for more. Details: Thursday 19th January, Skegness, PE25 2UG Now established as a regular event in our Comedy Calendar, The Embassy Theatre, in association with The Comedy Tea House is delighted to present the sixth of its Comedy Club nights. The lineup includes: MC Alex Boardman Oldham lad Alex is a master of working the room, with plenty of energy, confidence and lively banter; Mark Rough, the Mackem Motormouth has 3500 gigs under his belt, as well as numerous tours and even a couple of DVDs; Ashley Frieze, whose infectiously joyous delivery of joke and wordplay-filled songs has been delighting audiences nationwide. Mick Ferry standup comedian, writer, presenter, actor and voice over artiste, has been a top headliner for many years. TV credits include appearances on Michael McIntyre s Comedy Roadshow & Comedy Blue as well as writing for John Bishop s Britain. Box Office: Thursday 26th January, Spalding, PE11 1SS An MC and three comedians from the Jongleurs circuit deliver an evening of stand-up routines in the Spalding Art Centre s Function Hall. Book your table and enjoy the fun with a drink from the bar. Details: Days Out Friday 6th January, Haxey, DN9 2HH Every January, the parish of Haxey goes a little crazy for the day. They play a mad game called the Haxey Hood and have been practising this ancient tradition since the fourteenth century. It s the oldest local tradition in England. Details: Sunday 8th January, Mablethorpe, LN12 1AL Mablethorpe Motor Cycle Sand Racing Club is holding a race day on Mablethorpe Beach. The club was formed in 1970 and is now in its forty-first season. Start times vary due to tide times. Details: Sunday 8th January, Lincoln, LN2 2NA Come and explore the Toy and Train fair at the Lincolnshire Showground where you will find an exciting variety of collectables from Corgi and model railways to Sci-Fi and farm models. Open from 10am-3pm. Entry 2.50 (concessions 2). For details call J&J Fairs on Sunday 8th January, Louth, LN11 9LD Round Louth Walk is an annual walk for all the family over the wonderful Lincolnshire Wolds. The main route is fourteen miles and encircles the town of Louth. However there are also routes of two and six miles which many walkers prefer. Over the years several charities have benefited from the Walk with a total of around 20,000 raised to date. The next Walk, which will be the thirteenth, will be supporting Sparks, the children s medical research charity. Register between and Hallington Road Entrance, Hubbards Hills, Louth. 5 entry, children free, includes route map and badge. Details: Monday 16th Wednesday 18th January, Tattershall, LN4 4LR A night of stargazing at Tattershall Castle in conjunction with the BBC s Stargazing Live. Please note dates are subject to change. Details: Thursday 26th January, Lincoln, LN2 1EY Burns Night Celebrations and Ceilidh at Lincoln Drill Hall. Join us for Burns Night at Lincoln s Baronial Drill Hall. Haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky, a live ceilidh band and lots of tartan. Lincoln Drill Hall and Lindum Rotary Club have brought together all the ingredients for a celebration to lift the winter gloom while helping local charities too. With music by The Liam Robinson Dance Band and the traditional recital of Burns words by Dr Jane Mackay, this is a chance to get the reel Celtic spirit without the long trek north. Box Office:

16 JANUARY County Calendar A round-up of what s happening in the county Farmers Markets Every other Friday, Stamford Farmers Market, St Marys Street, 8.30am 3pm Friday 6th January, Lincoln Farmers Market, City Square, 9am 4pm Saturday 7th January, Sleaford Farmers Market, Market Place, 9am 2pm Saturday 7th January, Spalding Farmers Market, Sheep Market, 8.30am 2pm Wednesday 11th January, Lincoln Farmers Market, High Street, 9am 4pm Thursday 12th January, Horncastle Farmers Market, Market Place, 9am 4pm Friday 13th January, Louth Farmers Market, Cannon Street, 9am 2pm Saturday 14th January, Barton Farmers Market, George Street, 9am 1pm Saturday 14th January, Gainsborough Farmers Market, Marshalls Yard, 9am 3pm Saturday 14th January, Grantham Farmers Market, Guildhall Centre, 8.30am 3pm Wednesday 18th January, Boston Farmers Market, Wide Bargate, 9am 3pm Friday 20th January. Grimsby Farmers Market, St James Square, 8.30am 3pm Saturday 21st January, Lincoln Farmers Market, Castle Square, 9am 4pm Wednesday 25th January, Louth Farmers Market, Cannon Street, 9am 2pm Saturday 28th January, Brigg Farmers Market, Market Place, 9am 3pm Saturday 28th January, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT Learn how to recycle your old woollen jumpers, scarves or blankets into bags, jewellery and more. You will make and decorate a bag. Be prepared to share some of your old garments with other course members to make colourful embellishments. Buttons and beads can also be used. Try out two different techniques to make decorative cord for handles or to gather your bag. You will also explore the potential to make jewellery looking at flower and spiral brooches. If there s time, birds and egg cosies (or even bird egg cosies) are other options for your leftovers. There will be a small charge for materials (if required) on the day of Details: Monday 30th January, Lincoln, LN2 2NA Explore a world of antiques at the Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show, held at the Lincolnshire Showground. This event is the UK s premier source for antiques, collectables, reproduction, reclamation and shabby chic items for your home. Entry on the Monday (9am-5pm) is 15, on Tuesday (7am-5pm) 5 and Wednesday (8am- 4pm) Details: or visit com. Film Thursday 26th January, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT BBC Earth Films bring the most astounding stories from the natural world to the big screen at Ropery Hall. Audiences are invited to join us on a journey of new discovery, meeting extraordinary characters and following their incredible adventures. One Life combines great storytelling with awe-inspiring HD film footage and moving scores from the world s greatest composers to connect audiences with their planet. Details: Music Friday 13th January, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT The return to Ropery Hall of Paul Jones and Dave Kelly, Britain s best blues duo - a show not to be missed. These long-standing co-vocalists with The Blues Band get a big buzz out of taking things down a level, simplifying the music a little, and plying their trade as a duo, thus imbuing their very own personal and individual 14 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

17 Back To BroaDwaY approaches to a dynamic, rootsy and exhilarating set of Country Blues. Venues large and small have been hushed and then enraptured by the sense of old times in the Mississippi Delta. Details: Friday 27th January, Barton on Humber, DN18 5JT Mad Jack and The Hatters is a new gang of young musicians who are so different to what you re used to, especially live, that they will literally blow your mind! From the ferociously intense tendencies of Mad Jack and crazy antics of his Hatters to a kind of raw, effortless musicianship that hasn t been seen in a long time - they will have you hooked from minute one! They are bringing the oldest forms of music back out of the closet and giving them a severe dusting down! Mad Jack and The Hatters is a band with a purpose: to bring good music with a beat to people who might not have noticed it before. Details: Theatre Thursday 5th Sunday 8th January, Stamford, PE9 2DL Polka Dot Pantomimes, in association with the Arts Centre, is proud to present Stamford s spectacular professional pantomime. Audiences will be able to join Aladdin on a thrilling carpet ride and an adventure of a lifetime! With sparkling sets, glorious costumes, spellbinding special effects, dancing, singing, comedy and loads of audience participation, this show is guaranteed to enthral the whole family. Box Office: Saturday 28th January, Lincoln, LN2 1JJ Brought to you in assistance with Essence Productions, the producers behind hit shows Essence of Ireland and Route 66, Back to Broadway brings you the very best of musical theatre. With fantastic renditions of songs from the world s favourite musicals, including songs from Miss Saigon, Beauty and The Beast, Blood Brothers, Phantom, Grease, Chicago, Les Miserables and many more. Back to Broadway will take your breath away. Featuring some of the country s finest vocalists straight from the West End, this is the best show of its kind. Box Office: Looking ahead Saturday 4th February, Newark, NG24 1JY A uniquely engaging and highly entertaining presentation of some of the most beautiful music from the classical repertoire presented by the trumpet soloist, lecturer and founder of Chaconne Brass, Mark Kesel. He is accompanied by one of England s finest accompanists, Ian Wesley, who is much in demand for choirs and musical productions and is musical director of the Erleigh Cantors. The two of them explore the world of the trumpet from Pythagoras to the present day and include all sorts of items which can be blown; not all of them made of brass! Come and see for yourselves. Mark and Ian will also give a short workshop to children who will be introduced to serious and fun instruments. They will be given the chance to play instruments and will hear friendly pieces from Baroque to jazz. Details: January th Anniversary - LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE 15

18 William Fox-Pitt is Presented With the Burghley trophy By hrh the Princess royal With colin green, managing director of land rover uk and miranda rock, President of Burghley horse trials BOB GELDOF WILL APPEAR IN LINCOLN THIS MONTH BRADLEY MCKELVEY, PRINCE WILLIAM, KELLY MCKELVEY BRACKENBOROUGH HALL COACH HOUSE HOLIDAYS, WINNERS OF THE THINK FAMILY AWARD. ED AND WILL CRAIG ON THE STAGE OF LINCOLN THEATRE ROYAL CHER LLOYD AT THE MICROPHONE VANESSA AND ROCHELLE FROM THE SATURDAYS MEET CHARLOTTE AND JADE christine hanson With rick Wakeman COLIN MCFARLANE PHOTOGRAPHED OUTSIDE THE COLLECTION, LINCOLN Celebrating over fifty years Inside your Lincolnshire Life every month: County People, Homes & Gardens, Social Life, Fashion, Motoring, The Good Life, County Calendar, Property, History & Culture, Business Life, Equestrian, Dining Out and much, more. 50much You re always in good company... golden Lincolnshire Life Magazine celebrates half a century COUNTRY LIFE The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials th Anniversary year Round-up Day one of the Trials welcomed over 30,000 visitors through the gates, a record crowd for the first day of the dressage and a significant start to 4 days of trading for over 600 trade stands. Words: Carole Mortimer Photographs: Kit Houghton om McEwan the youngest rider at twenty years as he made his final halt at the wrong marker. Getting of age was the story of the day: his first ever into the thirties has a good psychological effect and I Burghley and first ever four-star event with am delighted with him; I just hope that mistake doesn t thirty-four years between him and Mark Todd, the oldest prove expensive, said William. Parklane Hawk coped competitor and five-times Burghley winner. Tom and really well; he has a superb brain on him, a lovely his horse, Dry Old temperament, a good trot and is easy to ride all those Party, was up against things you dream of in a horse and I have a lot of faith in a strong field of eighty him. Parklane Hawk, who is owned by Catherine Witt, competitors, all with the was the winner of Blenheim last year. He is a twelveyear-old, New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred, by Grosvenor Land Rover Perpetual Trophy in their sight. who is also the sire of Santos, the ride of New Zealander However, halfway Blyth Tait. through the day William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk Friday was another day of glorious sunshine and strong went into the lead. They were the only pair whose score competition. William stayed in first place through Friday, managed to break into the thirties just scoring 39.7, closely followed by Andrew Nicholson on Rosemary despite William being penalised for an error of course Barlow s Avebury and Mary King in third place on T COUNTY NEWS LIFE IN LINCOLNSHIRE News from around the county Royal visit Photograph: Richard Picksley rince William visited St Barnabas day hospice on PHawthorn Road, Lincoln and spent time speaking to patients, staff and volunteers. Prince William delighted patients by sitting down and helping them in the art and craft room before talking to other patients in the lounge. Upstairs he was firstly introduced to fundraising staff and volunteers and asked how they raised the 2.9 million needed to run the services. He then went on to meet volunteers, from the Bereavement support service and representatives from the 1,000 volunteers before meeting clinical staff from around the county. Going for Gold aul and Flora Bennett were delighted to announce that PBrackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays has won Gold in the Think Family Category in the East Midlands Tourism Enjoy England Excellence Awards Brackenborough Hall Coach House Holidays won the award as the most welcoming tourism business for families out of all types of accommodation and attractions at an Oscar style ceremony at the Athena, Leicester after being short-listed in a group of three. Des Coleman of BBC s The One Show presented the award. The Coach House at Brackenborough was converted into three luxury self-catering holiday apartments in 2007 and achieved Gold last year as the Best Self Catering Holiday in the East Midlands, before winning Silver in the national awards earlier this year. COUNTY BUSINESS Out and about with Lincs FM J The staff at Lincs FM never miss a chance to get down to the shops and October has given John Marshall the chance to check out the newly refurbished Marks and Spencer store on the High Street in Lincoln. John gave listeners the chance to win their share of 1000 worth of gift vouchers in a treasure hunt around the store. ohn Marshall also visited the new Argos store at the Carlton Centre in Lincoln, while listeners had the chance to win Argos vouchers. The competition also continued during the breakfast show with Ed, who was giving away 200 worth of vouchers every day. Lincs FM has loads of on air competitions over the next few months including the chance to win a Christmas party and tickets to the theatre. Lincs FM towers are quickly becoming one of the best places in Lincolnshire to celeb spot. Vanessa and Rochelle from the Saturdays came in to co-host the breakfast show with Ed. In the run-up to the visit, we gave our listeners the chance to come in and meet the girls. The lucky winner was Charlotte Green, who brought in her friend, Jade Taylor. Vanessa and Rochelle chatted to Ed about their new single, the album and even seemingly posing naked! Rochelle ruined the illusion by revealing that she actually just rolled up her tracksuit bottoms. Vanessa and Rochelle, also tried to get Ed to reveal who the mystery voice belonged to, but he stood up well to their interrogations. Lincs FM has also hosted a couple of last year s COUNTY PEOPLE Making History - Archived! Lincoln actor, Colin McFarlane, is the inspiration behind a new schools project that will encourage local students to explore their family trees and cultural backgrounds. If successful, some of the students could team up with celebrity mentors and their stories filmed for a pilot TV show. Words: Caroline Bingham Photographs: Dianne Pyper Photography W orking with Lincoln Castle Academy (the new name of Yarborough School, Lincoln), the Who do you think you are? inspired project is aimed at eight to eighteen year olds and Dr Nick Barratt, the genealogy consultant for that series is on board to support Making History Archived. He said: This project is absolutely essential because it brings history to life, making it relevant through the exploration of personal heritage and the stories the associated research techniques throw up - shedding light not just on our individual backgrounds, but also onto how those stories weave into the rich tapestry of the world around us, and how it came to be. It teaches us that history is more than just dates, facts and famous people from the past - it is a way of looking at the world around us, understanding our communities, sharing our differences, recognising our similarities. Most importantly, it allows the students to develop a mighty toolkit of skills that can be applied in all walks of life - framing questions, researching evidence, interpreting findings, marshalling arguments and defending viewpoints. Colin is best known for his appearance in two Batman films 54 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary October LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE February LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary November 2011 Bob Geldof - on the road again It has been so long since Sir Bob Geldof played in Lincoln that he cannot remember which year it was, but he spoke to Caroline Bingham and told her he is thrilled to be playing a more intimate venue than a concert hall when he comes to the Theatre Royal later this month. B ob s latest album, which came out in February this year, may have a slightly cynical title, How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell, but it is genuine warmth and affection that come through in many of his lyrics. The Irish singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s and early 1980s. You have to be in your fourth decade to remember the impact that his and Midge Ure s charity supergroup, Band Aid, made in raising money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Their work with Live Aid still continues but Bob explained why he is going back on the road. The only thing that I really like is music and what could be better than touring with a bunch of mates, especially Pete Briquette, an ex-rat I have known for thirty-five years. I specifically asked that we play theatres on this tour because I want that intimacy with the audience and let s be honest the seats are more comfortable, so I m really looking forward to coming to the Theatre Royal. A proper theatre also likes his band s sound best too. They are a fantastic bunch of musicians; brilliant guitarists with that natural, acoustic sound. There is still a driving rock edge to tracks but many are intimate love songs, plus an Irish jig that is pure nostalgia. Bob described his compositions as: The music of frustration in an indifferent, cold, old world. You can create your own universe in music for good or ill and through it I can articulate the internal. So is the album s title as cynical as it sounds? He carried on to explain: You cannot force songs, they come at you and you capture them as best you can. Bob Geldof is also a successful businessman but now in his sixth decade it is his first love, music, COUNTY EVENTS which still draws him enough to want to be on the road again. Bob Geldof and his band will be appearing at Lincoln Theatre Royal on Wednesday 21st September, 7.30pm. Tickets: 25 Boxes: 100 Box office: COUNTY BUSINESS Lincs FM It s been a busy couple of months for the staff at Lincs FM, with celebrities popping in for a visit, the presenters forming a dance troop and an awards ceremony! Life at the station is never dull. his year visitors to the competition when he was 7 years old; about that Atrocity could be about to Lincolnshire Show were treated Ed had ballroom dancing lessons; Katie make an appearance on a dance-based Tto a dance spectacular unlike took a tap class (just one); and Rob reality TV show. You can see Atrocity anything they d ever seen. Some of that and Andy once watched Strictly Come perform by visiting our website www. last sentence is true and some a slight Dancing. lincsfm.co.uk exaggeration. Julie and Hayley came up with some There have been a few celebrity Every year the Lincs FM presenters seemingly easy moves for the presenters visitors to Lincs FM over the last set themselves the challenge of to learn and after the first four weeks of couple of months: in June Scouting for performing at the show. For the last intensive training they had all managed Girls popped in to co-host the breakfast two years they have performed as to learn the first minute of the routine show with Ed Bretten. Roy, Peter & the band 4 Blokes and a Blonde - but only if they stared intently at their Greg chatted about their new album, ( hit singles include Seemed Like a feet. After much blood, sweat, tears, plans for a tour and how much they Good Idea and It Never Snows were looking forward to performing in at Christmas ) For 2011, they Lincoln in September at the Co-op decided to push their mental and Birthday Bash with Lulu. While physical boundaries even further: in the studio, the group performed with the likes of Diversity, Flawless a live acoustic version of their song and George Sampson making Street She s So Lovely. After they had Dance popular, the Lincs FM co-hosted the show, they joined fans presenters decided this was what they Georgina and Natalie for breakfast. would like to try. tantrums and a bit of lino for In July Lincs FM was besieged by John Marshall, Ed Bretten, Rob John to practise his windmill on, the screaming teenage girls, all desperate Hammond, Andy Fenton and Katie presenters were ready to perform. to catch a glimpse of boy band The Trinder enlisted the help of Lincoln Atrocity performed to a screaming Wanted. The group who shot to fame dance school StreetBeat; under the crowd twice a day over the course last year were on a radio tour to watchful gaze of owners, Julie and of the Lincolnshire Show and were promote their latest single Glad You Hayley, they began their training. It actually pretty good; the proper dancers Came. Jay, Nathan, Tom, Max and must be pointed out that the Lincs from StreetBeat in Lincoln did an Siva arrived at Lincs FM just before FM presenters have very little dance excellent job in pulling the whole thing 3pm and were greeted by 300 fans, experience - John won a breakdance together. There s now a rumour floating who had been queuing since 11.30am COUNTY PEOPLE Craig Garner No part is too big for this ambitious actor and performer Words: Caroline Bingham Photographs: Caroline Bingham and Channel 4 he word dwarf is not one that Lincoln actor Craig Garner Tever refers to when mentioning his small stature. Currently a star of the Channel 4 documentary Seven Dwarves, Craig is small because he has the very rare Moore-Federmann syndrome, which affects only a handful of people in the world. Craig was born and has lived all his life in Lincoln and it was his ambition from a very young age to be an actor and performer. St Francis School nurtured his talent in shows and school productions, while the Ovation Theatre School in Cherry Willingham gave him experience of appearing on stage, singing and dancing. Craig went on to study for a National Diploma in Performing Arts at Lincoln College and was signed by his first agent after she was in the audience of his final year musical production of Hair. So many people locally have helped me to build my CV, explained Craig. Jamie Marcus was my tutor at college and he auditioned me for the part in my first professional pantomime. Ian Marsden called me the following year to play the part of the child murderer in a touring production of Daphne Du Maurier s Don t Look Now. This was the first of two tours for Craig with Ian Dickens Productions starring Peter Amory, Rula Lenska and Nicola Bryant. Wise beyond his twenty-six years, Craig has also built a career in commercials and promotional appearances. These have included commercials for Sony Playstation, Weetabix, Daily Mail and Nissan and to date T Top titles for acclaimed bookshop Award-winning shop Bookmark is more than a bibliophile s paradise: owner Christine Hanson has gone out of her way to create a homely atmosphere that is welcoming to everyone. he book industry has changed enormously since Christine took over the original, tiny Spalding shop in 1991, but her ability to meet the demands of her customers has secured the enduring popularity of the store, which is thriving in the face of stiff competition from the internet and the advance of electronic reading devices. Walking around the shop, which is beautifully laid out with different areas for each genre, enchanting displays (including the travel books housed on a boat-shaped shelf) and sumptuous leather sofas and chairs scattered around to sink into while you indulge yourself in one Words and photographs: Kate Chapman of the thousands of titles in stock, two doors away from its current it is easy to see why Bookmark site in The Crescent - a narrow, has been named the country s best twisting street, which is home independent bookshop in the past. to a fantastic array of fiercely Christine, now in her twentieth independent shops. year as a bookseller, strives to Christine first became involved give her supporters more than just in the business when she helped out a place to buy their books. The the former owner while her son was shop is an experience and, as well little. as the latest reads, sells a wide Chirstine said: The owner range of gifts, cards, music and suggested I buy the shop from him. toys. On top of that it plays host I knew I wanted my own business, to bestselling authors and celebrity but it took me thirty-seven years to writers including Bill Wyman, Andy find what I wanted to do. McNab and Alan Titchmarsh and I worked in Spalding Library runs its own book group, while after I left school and I always serving up tasty home-cooked meals liked books but had never thought and treats in its coffee shop. of making a living from them. 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20 COUNTY PEOPLE Rachael Cadman - Flt lt Rachael cadman before she set off on the enduroman arch2arc Enduro-woman She looks like any other woman out running along the riverside paths on the outskirts of Lincoln, her blonde hair tied back and her pet dog trotting along at her heels. This particular jogger, however, is Flight Lieutenant Rachael Cadman, RAF a worldclass triathlete and leading light in the rapidly growing field of ultra-marathons. Words: Tony Durrant Rachael, aged thirty, made history last summer when she became the first woman, and only the eighth person, to complete what is called, among the hardy souls who indulge in the sport, the most gruelling and most challenging endurance event known to man. The event is the Enduroman Arch2Arc Challenge, the world s hardest triathlon an eighty-sevenmile run from London s Marble Arch to Dover, a twenty-three-mile Channel swim then a 187-mile cycle from Calais to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. As well as completing the course in the prescribed five days, Rachael raised money for the charities Help for Heroes and Shelter Box. Since that final two-wheeled dash along the Champs-Élysées the accolades have poured in: RAF Sportswoman of the Year 2011; guest of honour at the Lincolnshire Sports Awards, at the Lincolnshire Showground in November; and feted by her sponsor Herbalife at a near the FInIsh line ceremony in Barcelona. Rachael will hear in March if she has been awarded the prestigious honour of being Combined Services Sportswoman of the Year at a ceremony at the RAF Club in London. She is also tipped to secure a place on the GB team for the Triathlon World Championships in April. I m surprised and flattered by the attention I ve been getting. I m sure there are other just-as-worthy people out there, she told Lincolnshire Life with her usual modesty. I m just so pleased that I did it. It was pretty daunting, she said, but I had been working up to it for some time and raising money for Help for Heroes and Shelter Box disaster relief is a great motivation to see it through. It was the culmination of a couple of years of training and preparation. And, of course, I couldn t have done it without the support of my loved ones and friends. Some people suggest not having those closest to you on your support team as it can make you too emotional but I knew I needed Adam and his father, Michael, with me every step of the way. Fellow RAF officer and fiancée, Adam, who she calls her rock lives with Rachael by the Marina in Burton Waters with her other training partner Heidi, a German Shepherd and Labrador cross. When she s not swimming the Channel or running back-to-back marathons Rachael s day job is based at RAF Cranwell, where she arranges the training packages for Air Cadet 18 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

21 COUNTY PEOPLE officers. Being in the RAF is the perfect job for someone with high sporting ambitions. The great thing about being in the Royal Air Force is that, as an organisation, it is committed to helping people reach their potential and achieve their ambitions. I have had a great deal of support from the RAF with flexibility over training and competing. Her Commanding Officer, Air Commodore Barbara Cooper, said: Everyone in the RAF is extremely proud of Rachael. She has incredible determination and no shortage of courage to have undertaken a challenge of this magnitude. The RAF s support and pride manifested itself shortly after Rachael set off on the hardest part of her Arch2Arc Challenge, the Channel swim. Shortly after she had dived into the waves off Shakespeare Beach, Dover, the ultimate good luck flourish was performed by a Lancaster bomber of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which circled above her. Rachael said: I felt my usual nervous self before the start of the swim but I settled down in the water. The throb of engines made me look up. There was the Lancaster circling me. It was a huge moment and a very proud one. I d been honoured by the service and I felt even more determined to finish. The swim was my strong point. I d been here before with two Channel relays so I understood what the sea might throw at me. A solo swim was going to be somewhat different but I had put in the hours of training and felt I had a good chance. If anything was going to beat me it would be the weather. If things got too rough the pilot had the responsibility to call off my attempt. During her sixteen-hour overnight swim Rachael battled a heavy swell and twenty-five knot winds that came close to sinking her bid. More than once the pilot of the support boat came close to calling off the attempt because of the swell. What should have been a twenty-three mile crossing was turned into a thirty-four mile swim by the changing tides. Rachael started swimming at the age of nine. The running and cycling came much later, during her second spell at university. She gained a BSc in Natural Sciences from Durham University then worked as a business analyst in the City before being drawn to her passion, swimming, TAKING A BREAK IN TRAINING working as an assistant regional development officer for British Swimming. She also spent some time working for the Lincolnshire Sports Partnership. Rachael joined the RAF in 2007 after completing an Msc in Sports Science at Leeds Metropolitan University where she ran her first halfmarathon. She never looked back after that, completing her first triathlon season in 2004/5 before undertaking the Iron Man Germany in 2006 a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Truly bitten by the bug she ran the London Marathon in the same year, then embarked on an unbelievably daunting 160km desert foot race, the Libyan Challenge, becoming one of only six women to finish. This was followed by an invitation to take part in a six-day adventure race in Tasmania. In 2010 she completed the Iron Man Switzerland, then won the UK Double Iron Man swimming 4.8 miles, cycling 224 miles then running a double marathon without sleeping before taking on the Lanzarote Ultra, a mere two weeks later. She was only the fifth person ever to complete the Ultra. All of which, along with the occasional fifty-mile training run, was ideal preparation for her Arch2Arc attempt, the hardest challenge she has ever taken on. Or maybe not, because this year she and Adam are getting married. Despite much musing about where to hold the ceremony to keep both families happy, the pair have decided to tie the knot in Florence followed by a honeymoon on the Amalfi coast. Good food, good wine and great weather, she explained. And the dress? All I can say is that it came from Belle and Bouquet at Wellingore Hall. When she isn t snacking on high-energy foods as part of a training regime, Rachael loves to bake: I am getting quite accomplished. It s relaxing. And she buys her ingredients at Doddington Hall Farm Shop where she loves to potter with Adam, taking in the sights and smells. Her other Lincolnshire love is, of course, the cathedral where she attended midnight mass with Adam on Christmas Eve. It is hard to believe that marriage is the only challenge on the horizon for this remarkable woman. Well, she added, I have to settle down. But there is something else that I ve heard about recently that I may have a bash at PREPARING FOR THE CHANNEL SWIM

22 HOMES AND GARDENS Genuinely Georgian The Grade II listed Pulvertoft Hall at Gedney Broadgate, near Spalding is on the market for the first time in twenty years. Words: Sarah Winstanley Photographs: Courtesy of Fine and Country Built in 1720, the hall is a fine example of early Georgian architecture set in over two acres of land with fenland views. Arranged over four floors, the property features recently modernised bathrooms, attics converted into bedroom space and a barn with separate studio office space. Over several years, the interior of the hall has been tastefully and lovingly restored to put back and enhance its Georgian features. Now, however, its owners William and Lulu Fletcher have decided to place the house on the market. William, a farmer who grows leafy salads locally, said: It is a lovely family home and we have enjoyed many happy times here. William s family have been living in the Long Sutton area for over 150 years. In fact, Pulvertoft Hall was well known to William before he purchased it twenty years ago, as he lived opposite the house on the family farm. He said: The hall was owned by the Drings, a farming family in Gedney, and when one of the brothers died it stood empty for ten years. Two years before I bought it, it was being done up by the new owners. They had done the roof, the windows, re-wiring and some of the basics, but they had also stripped out many of the Georgian interiors, like the original fireplaces, panelling and shutters. In fact, I wasn t fully aware of how much had been removed until I bought the house. Two years later when William and Lulu married, the couple made Pulvertoft Hall their home and replaced many beautiful original features which had been removed by the previous owners. Lulu, who has run Lulu Carter Design for over twenty-five years, has specialised in renovating period properties and thus has a large team of professional and brilliant craftsmen who worked on the house. She said: In particular we found an early colour scheme for the Hall by scraping back the layers of KITCHEN PULVERTOFT HALL wallpaper a beautiful deep green paint finish emerged with a stencil in black which we copied. We dated it to approximately In addition, we restored the original brass stair runners for the rather spectacular staircase that is now the only staircase in the property. For those who appreciate period style, the house is a paradise brimming with original features such as sash windows, wood panelling, six-panel doors, fireplaces and detailed cornicing, most of which were reintroduced by the Fletchers. Stone steps with carriage lights to each side lead to the imposing panelled front door with a lion s head brass knocker, which opens into the main hall. The drawing room with its large window overlooking the front of the house is ideal for entertaining and the sitting room is cosy with its dog-grate fire with unique carved

23 HOMES AND GARDENS SITTING ROOM wood surround. A large farmhouse style kitchen overlooks the side terrace. On the first floor, an elegant original staircase with solid wood banister leads to a half-landing, with a tall window overlooking the garden which is flanked by decorative Georgian columns from Buckminster Hall. William explained: Buckminster Hall was demolished after the war and my father went to the sale in the 1950s and bought, among other things, some Georgian columns that were inside the house. They had been on the farm for many years until we installed them in the hall. The master bedroom has striking wood panelling along one wall incorporating a cast iron period fireplace, with solid wood surround and sash windows with views of open countryside. An equally large guest bedroom could also be used as the master bedroom as it has identical features and layout. There is a family bathroom on the first floor and a door from the landing leads to a dressing room which has floor to ceiling wardrobes and views of the garden. The third bedroom has an en suite and a small snug and the fourth bedroom has dual aspect windows. On the second floor, there is a spacious room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed roof beams and a dormer window DINING ROOM January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 21

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25 THE OFFICE which would make an ideal playroom or teenage den. There are a further two bedrooms on this floor and another bathroom. Extensive cellars run under the front part of the house, one of which has been converted into a study and another into a wine cellar. Outside, the property is fronted by original iron railings and approached via a gravelled drive with plenty of parking. There is a walled garden to the side of the house, a separate barn at the rear and the gardens are enclosed on all sides by a brick wall and edged with mature trees and shrubs. The walled garden is laid to lawn and has a large pergola trained with flowering roses and jasmine; outside the back door of the property, a paved terrace has raised beds stocked with mature shrubs and a sheltered outside seating area. A brick-built two-storey barn next to the main house has been converted into a very stylish home office and showroom, with glass entrance doors screened by solid wood barn doors. The showroom has stone-flagged floors, exposed roof beams, a fireplace and a wide sash window overlooking the drive. William said: The work on the house was ongoing but about ten years ago Lulu converted the barn, for offices for her expanding business. Once again there is a fine example here of decorative painting and trompe l oeil work, as the ground floor has been stone blocked on the walls and a Stubbs like monkey overlooks a doorway! We also restored the Georgian railings at the front of the house, recreated a walled garden and a terrace. He added: The sitting room is a favourite place in the winter months because it is warm with a lovely log fire and in the summer, the drawing room is a very light and airy room with windows on three sides. Pulvertoft Hall at Gedney Broadgate, near Spalding is on the market with Fine and Country Stamford for 599,000. For more information phone the estate agents on (01780) HALL AND STAIRCASE DRAWING ROOM The Luxury Spa at Branston Hall Bring a friend for free on our limited edition Time-for-2 Spa Experience Only that s only 75pp! Cleanse and unwind with our exclusive New Year Time For 2 offer Use of the outdoor hot tub Rasul mud temple experience Afternoon tea at Branston Hall Hotel The choice of either a 1hr hot aroma stones full body massage OR an Elemis Tri-Enzyme facial. Complimentary Light application of mineral make up for the ladies Upgrade and extend your spa experience Receive a 20% discount on any additional treatments booked. Valid throughout January and February Terms and conditions apply. Group Fitness Boot Camp With our Personal Trainer. 6 week weight loss challenge starts 9th January Saturday 10.30am, Mon 6pm and Wed 6.30pm. Call the spa for details. Park House, Branston Hall Hotel, Branston, Lincoln Also at: City Centre Medi Spa, 4 Guildhall Street, Lincoln

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28 GARdeNING Lincolnshire Gardens Trust Photographic Competition 2011 Lincolnshire Life were pleased to be invited, once again, to help judge the Lincolnshire Gardens Trust Photographic Competition for The highly commended and winning entries in each category were presented with their awards at the Trust s Annual General Meeting which was held at The Old Palace, Lincoln in November. A new category this year was for Juniors aged under sixteen years of age. Pupils of Boston West Primary School entered some outstanding images. If you would like to enter the competition in 2012, entry forms can be found on the Trust s website: The closing date is Friday 12th October 2012 and entries can be ed to: info@rosecottagebandb. net or sent by post to: Gardens Trust Photographic Competition, Rose Cottage, Wharf Lane, Kirkby on Bain, Lincolnshire LN10 6YW. The WhiTe Garden, everdon, MarkeT rasen by irving GyTe a GeneraL Garden scene at 38 WaTTs Lane, LoUTh by irving GyTe LookinG UP ThroUGh The branches of a silver birch by ethan WhiTTaM and WiLL balsom, both aged Ten years FroM boston WesT JUnior school. 26 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

29 GARDENING TITHONIA BY MARGARET HOLLINGSWORTH HORNCASTLE RAILWAY LINE SCULPTURE BY BILLY MILLS, AGED EIGHT FROM WOODHALL SPA. CROCODILE SCULPTURE BY CAMERON SHOOTER AND NATHAN CLARE, BOTH AGED NINE FROM BOSTON WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL. DAISY IN FALLEN LEAVES BY ATHENA OVERTON AND THOMAS SCUFFHAM, BOTH AGED TEN FROM BOSTON WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL. Competition results Gardens open once in st: The White Garden, Everdon, Market Rasen by Irving Gyte. 2nd: Hall Farm, Harpswell by Margaret Hollingsworth 3rd: A general garden scene at 38 Watts Lane, Louth by Irving Gyte Under 16 Juniors 1st: Looking up through the branches of a silver birch by Ethan Whittam and Will Balsom, both aged ten years from Boston West Junior School. Highly commended: Horncastle railway line sculpture by Billy Mills, aged eight from Woodhall Spa. Highly commended: Crocodile sculpture by Cameron Shooter and Nathan Clare, both aged nine from Boston West Primary School. Highly commended: Daisy in fallen leaves by Athena Overton and Thomas Scuffham, both aged ten from Boston West Primary School. Garden Personality 1st: Robin on hibiscus by Marie Packer In my Lincolnshire Garden 1st: Dragonfly and fly by Ray Biggs Highly commended: Child and poppies by Margaret Hollingsworth Taste of Lincolnshire 1st: Child shelling broad beans by Janet Mills Highly commended: Vegetable garden and raspberries by Ann Bury ROBIN ON HIBISCUS BY MARIE PACKER Plant Portrait 1st: Honeysuckle by Rob Dowlman Highly commended: Pom Pom hydrangeas by Janet Mills Highly commended: Tithonia by Margaret Hollingsworth January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 27

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31 GARDENING HALL FARM, HARPSWELL BY MARGARET HOLLINGSWORTH CHILD AND POPPIES BY MARGARET HOLLINGSWORTH CHILD SHELLING BROAD BEANS BY JANET MILLS DRAGONFLY AND FLY BY RAY BIGGS HONEYSUCKLE BY ROB DOWLMAN VEGETABLE GARDEN AND RASPBERRIES BY ANN BURY POM POM HYDRANGEAS BY JANET MILLS January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 29

32 TALK OF THE TOWN Bourne Carrying a flame for Bourne There are high hopes that 2012 will see new life breathed into an historic Lincolnshire market town, where fingers are crossed that a 2.35 million regeneration scheme will soon be underway. Words: Glyinis Fox and Sharron Banham Photographs: Mick Fox Painting: David Work Today plans to revitalise the heart of Bourne, through a project centred on Wherry s Mill, are one step closer to reality. Trent Valley Construction has been awarded a contract for the work and a South Kesteven District Council spokesman anticipates the full planning application will be reported for a decision in February. The project will involve refurbishing the disused seed mill on site to create new living space, which will be complemented by further new homes and shop units. News comes as this popular destination continues to thrive despite the challenges posed by the current economic climate. And it is many of the longerestablished, homegrown businesses which are showing the way. It is great to see that, despite the gloomy tales emerging from today s high streets, there are shoppers who continue to vote with their feet and shop locally with stores which they have long trusted to provide them with quality goods and services. Bourne has a great catchment area, which can only help, but it also has a frustrating problem too: many people drive straight through the town on their way to other towns and cities, instead of stopping and making the most of its free parking offer. If they did, they would certainly discover some interesting businesses and historic attractions. Bourne town clerk, Nelly Jacobs said the town continues to develop and keeps an eye to the future, while also being a place to find well-respected, long-standing family names. The Wherry s Lane complex which has been on the drawing board for a long time promises to remind shoppers and visitors alike that Bourne has hidden lanes which are worth exploring. The development aims to refurbish the original Wherry s Mill to create four apartments, and add an adjoining block, which would Bourne abbey church and fountain in Wellhead gardens feature seven ground-floor shop units with ten more apartments above. Trent Valley Construction pre-contract manager, Chris Lawson said Trent Valley and William Saunders architects, of Newark, are delighted to have secured the 2.14m contract for this project. Town clerk, Mrs Jacobs said: I hope this (Wherry s Mill) is a positive move for Bourne and that the project will tidy up 30 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

33 TALK OF THE TOWN an area that has not been very nice for a long time. The economic impact still has to be seen of course. Bourne is not doing too badly at the moment, compared to other places, when it comes to empty shops. Long-standing businesses include the electrical store J H Wand, Delaine Buses Ltd, Jessie Bellamy, Hoppers and Harrison and Dunn. The town also has a relatively new Tesco store on the Peterborough side of the town an expanded Sainsbury s and Anglia Co-operative (based in the Budgen store at the foot of The Burghley Centre), so it is certainly not all about charity shops, as some people tend to think. In addition there are important employers based in its industrial areas, including Bakkavör, Bourne Textile Services which supplies a linen service to hundreds of hotels and Pilbeam Racing Designs, which continues to fly the flag for Bourne s motorsport expertise. Kevin Hicks is chairman of Bourne Business Chamber and also funeral director at R J Scholes, which is part of the Anglia Co-operative Society. He said: Our membership is thriving and we currently have fifty-three members. There is a great diversity and it ranges from solicitors to accountants, health professionals, website designers, printers and life coaches, to name but a few. We have monthly meetings, which alternate between a morning and an evening meeting, which enables us to facilitate the needs of all the members in the diversity of their professions. Mr Hicks is upbeat about the Wherry s Lane project. Hopefully it will add to the character of the town whilst enabling further small businesses, and/or those wishing to enter for the first time, welldeveloped facilities for the future, he said. This can only be seen as a further positive step towards offering a nucleus of alternative businesses to support keeping trade local. The Business Chamber is also working with the local council to promote local traders and hopes to have a prominent Bourne Business Chamber notice board displayed in the town. Carol Schofield heads the team at The Bean Bag Coffee Shop in Crown Walk and she is also a partner in nearby Sweet Sensations, which she runs with former coffee shop employee, Alison Atkins. We are well known in Bourne itself and we also attract customers from within a radius of five to seven miles of the town, she said. Once people find that we are here we get repeat business, which is good. Our outside catering work also seems to be increasing. We launched Sweet Sensations three years ago now, so people have also become familiar with that. I think that further regeneration will be very beneficial to the town. We obviously don t know what choice of shops there will be, but the fact that regeneration is planned is good news. Hoppers Jewellers has had a presence in Bourne for more than twenty-five years and owner Fiona Hopper is passionate about the sheer variety that the town offers visitors and shoppers. We have stood the test of time in Bourne, I am a fourth generation member of the family. We feel that shoppers trust us and it is wonderful that people are now bringing their children s children to see us, said Mrs Hopper. We are attracting people from as far afield as Cambridge and I think that s because we believe that customers matter. Our manager, Paula Paris is incredible and even visits people at home in the evenings and at weekends. Bourne still has a lot of beautiful shops and it is quite interesting to see south street shops angel precinct Bourne corn exchange Bourne Corn Exchange is to be redeveloped to create a one stop shop or community access point. Work is expected to start in March to create a facility which will provide customers with the opportunity to tap into a wide range of services from the town, district and county councils, all under one roof. The changes will also see the library facility, from South Street, move into the ground floor of the building. In phase two, the first floor of the building will be turned into office accommodation, but the downstairs Main Hall and changing rooms will remain unchanged, while the kitchen will undergo alterations. how pleasantly surprised people are by both the variety and quality, added Fiona. Jessie Bellamy is another business which enjoys a prominent position in the town s North Street, from where it offers quality menswear, ladieswear and school uniforms. Partner Caroline Penny said: We have been going for seventy-three years. We mainly cater for the thirty-plus age group, although of course we do school uniforms which brings in a wider clientele. Bourne has such a lot to offer people and we attract business from places such as Spalding, Sleaford and market stalls information sign January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 31

34 bourne eau Grantham, but so often cars just whizz through the town and people don t stop to see how much its shops offer. I really hope what has been proposed for Wherry s Mill will advance the town and make it look better, added Caroline. Harrison and Dunn is another established business, which has seen many comings and goings in the town, but which believes that good oldfashioned service is the key to success. Manager John Dunn said: We are a traditional ironmonger s and we sell everything from kitchen cutlery right through to power tools and storage boxes. We have actually been around as a company for eighty-one years, having started out in Stamford. Our Bourne business has been going for sixty-one of those. On the buses Delaine Buses fleet of vehicles has been a familiar sight for passengers around the Bourne area for more than a century. Family companies which continue to provide a personal and up-to-date service in today s tough world might not be as abundant as they once were but Delaine recently welcomed a sixth generation family member to its team. Teenager Jennifer Delaine-Smith is currently working as a secretary within the business but she has aspirations to try her hand at bus driving one day and ultimately to work her way up in the firm. Jennifer, who is the daughter of managing director Anthony Delaine- Smith (who joined the company in 1982), became part of the Delaine team last year, after leaving Bourne Grammar School. Father Anthony said: I am very proud that Jennifer decided to join the family business. Being such an old-established family business, it is reassuring to see the next generation taking an interest and enabling the family to continue to provide a quality and reliable service for many years to come. It was in 1890 when the company s founding father, William Smith It is a tough climate at the moment, but we are holding our own. We sell goods out of packets, keep prices down and do promotions and we like to offer a personal service, which has to be a strength of the independent trader, he added. Hopefully 2012 will see Bourne s introduced the passenger carrying service as a branch of the family s established General Contractors firm. In 1902 the company moved from Austerby to its current site on Spalding Road. Then in 1915 the name Delaine became incorporated into the business when Thomas Arthur Smith (son of William) married Emma Jane West, from whose family the name Delaine emanated. New services were introduced in the 1920s and the company forged ahead undeterred, even by two World Wars. In the 1980s, which was a period of growth for many firms the bus company, which had been a limited company since 1941, took over various routes which had previously been covered by other transport businesses. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw the business splash out on new vehicles and in 2006 Delaine was the first UK operator to order the new Volvo B9TL chassis. In 1995, the then managing director, Hugh Delaine-Smith was awarded the MBE in the New Year s Honours List for his services to public transport. Sadly, he died before the Buckingham Palace Awards ceremony. long-established businesses continuing to survive and more new names joining them. And, with the Olympic Torch visiting on 4th July, hopefully more people will be tempted to discover all the delights of this quaint market town. Alyson & team would like to welcome you to The Five Bells Edenham Come and enjoy quality dishes prepared by our internationally trained chef, using the finest ingredients and locally sourced fresh produce. A completely new dining experience. The Five Bells Main Street, Edenham Tel: Open 7 days a week Food served lunchtime Mon-Fri pm Evenings Mon-Thu 6-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-5pm Are you looking for a wedding reception venue? This 18th century barn is available from mid-may to mid-september to accommodate 50 people, plus an area for a marquee for a further 50 plus people. The barn was recently converted to accommodate a modern kitchen, toilets & a wood burning stove. It is very attractive! The Grange, Morton, Near Bourne PO Box 81, Lincolnshire Life Magazine, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW black swans and ducks in wellhead gardens 32 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

35 A New Year and a new look for the Toft Country House Hotel Robert and Julia Reid, owners of Bourne s premier hotel and golf club are welcoming in 2012 with a stylish new look for their elegant restaurant and cosy bar. The light and airy restaurant has a new colour scheme, leather dining chairs, sparkling new crystal and an ambience that makes any meal enjoyed there special. The bar has a traditional country feel with tweeds and leather upholstery as well as the welcoming open hearth to snuggle around. To accompany the newly designed interiors, Toft House chef, Adam has also introduced appetising new menus and themed nights to tempt and treat you. The new menu can be enjoyed either in the serenity and sparkle of the restaurant or in the cosy, fire side of the bar. There are still traditional favourites including steaks and steak and Abbot Ale pie while the main courses include locally sourced honey and mustard glazed Grasmere belly pork and paupiette of line caught Rutland Water trout on roasted saffron new potatoes. A range of starters can also be ordered as light bites such as locally shot game terrine and poached salmon mousse marbled with king prawn, dill and crayfish, wrapped in oak smoked salmon. Finally there is the selection of delicious homemade desserts and coffees to round off your meal. In January and February there will be themed weekday evenings. Priced at just 7.95 per person ( 9.95 pp for Steak Night) there is something to suit every taste. Enjoy a choice of homemade curries served with rice, chipped potatoes, popadoms and mango chutney on Monday nights. Tuesday is Pie Night followed by Steak Night on Wednesdays. Thursday is Fish Night with a choice of the best fresh fish served with peas and chipped potatoes. Come by yourself or with friends to enjoy a great night. Toft County House Hotel is proud of its excellent reputation for Sunday Lunch. Priced at 20 for three courses, you can relax while you dine in the bar or make it more formal by dining in the restaurant. Whatever the occasion, Robert and Julia, daughter Isabel and son-in-law Adam look forward to welcoming you in Welcome to The Range Hair and Beauty at Toft Country House Hotel Proprietor, Lee Scott and his team are waiting to pamper you with the latest styles and treatments at The Range. The luxurious, purpose-built salon has a spacious hair studio as well as a private, dedicated treatment room where clients can relax in comfort. Using famous brands including Paul Mitchell and Wella, Lee and his four stylists offer contemporary as well as classic styling for both ladies and gentlemen. Why not try their latest treatment from Awapuhi. This intense therapy for dry or damaged hair is based on the nourishing properties of wild ginger and helps to restore shine and manageability. You can try one now at the introductory price of 40. Beautician, Sarah Williams offers a comprehensive choice of beauty therapies and treatments including facials, massage, waxing, spray tanning and nail care. Comprehensive hair and beauty wedding packages can be arranged both at and away from the hotel. Finally, acupuncturist Corrine Alexander is a fully qualified practitioner who after a comprehensive consultation can advise you on how acupuncture can help relieve a specific symptom or condition, or generally help improve your wellbeing. For further information or booking please call: or visit www. therangehairandbeauty.co.uk Toft Country House Hotel & Golf Club Toft, near Bourne, Lincs, PE10 0JT Telephone: Fax: tofthouse@btconnect.com

36 TALK OF THE TOWN Baldock s Mill, Bourne Baldock s Mill Heritage Centre in Bourne is a skilfully and sympathetically converted mill, which is over 200 years old. The building is run by the local Civic Society, a band of dedicated volunteers, including Jim Jones MBE. Jim and his wife Brenda have worked tirelessly for the Mill for the past thirty years. Jim is proud to say that, The three floors hold a wealth of local historical information and two of Bourne s famous sons are splendidly represented. He is, of course, referring to Raymond Mays CBE, born in 1899 and known as Britain s Mr Motor Racing and also to Charles Frederick Worth, synonymous with the House of Worth. The Raymond Mays Room celebrates the life of the motor racing pioneer, displaying a magnificent photographic record of Mays racing achievements together with a stunning BRM trophy collection showing names such as Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart and personal memorabilia such as Mays goggles and overalls. Mays was the driving force behind the ERA (English Racing Automobiles) which was established at Mays Bourne home, Eastgate House. The first ERA vehicle ran at Brooklands in 1934 and went on to achieve many important successes with leading drivers of the time. By the end of World War Two Mays achieved his ambition of wanting to see Britain at the top in the world of international motor racing, when he launched the BRM project (British Racing Motors). However it wasn t until 1962 that BRM became World Champions and the name BRM became legendary in the world of motor racing. BALDOCK S MILL Raymond Mays efforts, together with his team, was the kickstart for Britain s interest in motor racing, said Mr Jones. The first floor of Baldock s Mill houses the 2007 Renaissance Heritage Award display of Charles Frederick Worth, the famous Parisian milliner and founder of haute couture, who was born in Bourne in Worth dominated Parisian fashion in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Initially he worked as an apprentice for two London textile merchants gaining a thorough knowledge of fabrics and during this time he visited the National Gallery to study historic portraits which would later provide inspiration for his own designs. Worth s designs are notable for his use of lavish fabrics and trimmings, his incorporation of elements of historic dress, and his attention to fit. He is particularly known for preparing a variety of designs that were shown on live models at the House of Worth. Clients made their selections and had garments tailor-made in Worth s workshop. Some of these designs have been re-created by the ladies of Bourne Civic Society and displayed in such a striking manner that they were instrumental in it gaining the Renaissance Award. Bourne is a treasure trove of history for Lincolnshire, said Mr Jones. The Heritage Centre is a must-see venue in the town and opening times can be viewed on its website. BRM MEMORIAL PLAQUE

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38 LIFE AND TIMES The Batemans Brewery Make mine a pint... Words: Alan Middleton Few family businesses can claim to have given greater pleasure to the people of Lincolnshire and beyond, or done more to enhance the reputation of the county, than George Bateman and Son Ltd. Batemans Good Honest Ales can be enjoyed today in pubs and clubs throughout the UK and can also be found, in bottled form, on numerous supermarket shelves. But like so many successful businesses and with typical Lincolnshire prudency, it started in a modest way. In 1874 George Bateman and his wife Suzanna decided to sell their farm in the nearby village of Friskney and rent a small brewery in Wainfleet. For s. (equivalent to around 30,000 today) they purchased the brewery equipment from Edwin Crowe and a year later, with some financial difficulty, bought out the lease for 800. Neither George nor Suzanna had very much experience of brewing. Fortunately Edwin Crowe passed on all he knew before he retired but his Head Brewer was not ready to retire and stayed on for several more years. Despite being blind, he had an acute sense of smell and taste and would check the temperature of the beer by placing his elbow into the fermenting vessel, much as mothers check the temperature of a baby s bath water. The original brewery was close to the railway, but by 1880 the pair decided that they had enough money to buy a Georgian property about 200 yards away, Salem House. The Batemans built a brewery in the coach houses. The 1920s and 30s were very depressed times for beer consumption due to strict regulations and severe taxes; at one point the slump was so bad that all of the workforce had to be laid off. Harry, who had taken over from his father George, was so upset that he re-engaged them all, bought some adjacent buildings and started a bottling plant, thus increasing the size of the business. Harry was given a pub for his twenty-first birthday and shortly afterwards bought some more pubs which everybody else thought were worthless. People started to wonder if Harry had gone mad. In 1927 Batemans bought the Vine Hotel in Skegness and in 1935 built the County Hotel in the town, on the site of Billy Butlin s skittle alley. In 1950 Harry s eldest son, George, joined the business and he took over the reins in The 1960s saw many changes in beer drinking with a massive trend towards keg beers and the future for traditional cask ales looked very bleak. Then a saviour appeared on the scene in the form of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). After a period of decline, real ales started to make a comeback. In August 1986 Batemans premium ale, XXXB, was judged Beer of the Year by CAMRA at the Great British Beer Festival and it is fair to say the brewery has never looked back. Today, Batemans offers a superb range of beers. In addition to XXXB, there is XB, Dark Mild and a wonderful selection of seasonal ales including Spring Breeze, Summer Swallow and Combined Harvest. CHEERS! 36 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

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40 Business LIFE LOUTH louth Luscious Louth At a time when a lot of small market towns are feeling the effects of the recession, the capital of the Lincolnshire Wolds seems to be bucking national retail trends. Words: Melanie Burton Photographs: Mick Fox Painting: David Work This destination has seen a number of new businesses open in the past few months, while its existing ones reported that trading performance on the day of the recently held Victorian Fayre was as good as, if not better than, last year. Successful Christmas events increased footfall and boosted business even more. And, as the town welcomes 2012, there is an optimistic buzz in the air. Louth town manager, Alison Hall, who was appointed six months ago, said Louth is faring well compared to similar places in the country. It s not an easy climate at the moment but trade seems to be going okay. Some businesses will find it tough. But none of them have shut and we have had businesses open. That s the most realistic measure of how well a place is doing. If you have businesses opening rather than shutting, the town is doing something right, said Miss Hall. Newcomers include Clarks Shoes and the Cooplands bakery and, although they are major national names, Louth remains a home town rather than a clone town because of its large number of independent retailers. Our independent business percentage rate is 71.9 per cent. There are very few towns that have the number of independent businesses that we have. The businesses are good quality. Most have been here a long time and they really know their business. They offer excellent greenwich meridian line sign customer service and, as a result, they have a loyal customer base, said Miss Hall. She has worked with the Louth Town Partnership to put together a strategy for the town to increase footfall and improve the local economy. Two events took place last year to help show the town how to attract more people into the area, which in turn helps to boost trade. A food festival in July, with sixty stalls, brought in the crowds and a Victorian Fayre in October saw an influx of 5,000 people. It also highlighted to businesses the benefits of Sunday trading. Businesses were reluctant to open on a Sunday. They are mostly independent businesses, so opening on a Sunday means a seven-day working week for smaller traders. But it is the best day for us to put on events and more shops are opening up at each event so the benefits are starting to be realised, said Miss Hall. Another significant change was late night shopping which traditionally used to be held on a Thursday. We changed it to a Friday, so that we weren t competing with larger nearby centres.the Partnership invested 2,000 into late night shopping providing advertising and street entertainment. More than eighty businesses opened late which was a big achievement. And looking at this year s calendar, Louth is going to be 38 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

41 st james church from bridge street even busier with the Queen s Diamond Jubilee to mark and the Olympic torch passing through. I think most businesses are fairly confident about the coming year, but not complacent. They are very upbeat and very proactive. We plan to work with other organisations in the town for a three-week festival combining food, art and music. We are linking up with tourism providers and some of the nearby attractions and hope to introduce a brand value for the town to get people to shop locally, said Miss Hall. Louth has also entered the East Midlands in Bloom competition to improve the street scene for residents and make the town more welcoming to visitors. We want residents to be proud of their town. We have a very low vacancy rate in Louth. It is 6.3 per cent, compared to 12.7 per cent in the East Midlands and 11.1 per cent nationally. You go around some towns and you see recession straight away, the traders are not taking pride in their shopfronts. But there is something different about Louth. I ve lost count of how many people have painted their shopfronts recently and we had more than twenty-five businesses enter our Christmas window dressing competition, added Miss Hall. Treasurer of the town partnership and president of Louth Chamber of Business, Sue Locking who runs Perkins Pantry in Mercer Row, Louth - said there is an optimistic feel about the town. Louth is holding its own given the restraints the economic climate has imposed on everybody. We know all this is a lull and it will get better again. We are quietly confident it will pass. Because of the cutbacks and the constraints that have been foisted on them, there will come a time when people are fed up of cutting out things and I think they will treat themselves more, start spending again and worry about it later, said Mrs Locking. Mrs Locking, whose fully licensed restaurant is a Tastes of Lincolnshire winner, serving fresh traditional homemade English food, prepared on the premises, said visitors came to Louth from all over the county because they like the independent shops which it has to offer. We still get a lot of visitors and they are amazed to see how nice the town is. It s not olde worlde, but traditional and it has still got its local shops. They are all excellent and that s why they survive. You don t get that in a lot of market towns. It s all about quality at reasonable prices. Our reputation is based on that. We are known as a home town rather than a clone town. Independent retailer Luck of Louth in Eastgate has grown from having one shop to five since it was established in 1985 by director Jim Luck, the latest expansion taking place in the last fifteen months. I think we have done pretty well in the past year and we are anticipating better business in 2012, said Mr Luck, who spent fourteen years in retailing in Louth before venturing out into business on his own. It depends on what sector of the market you are in as to how well a business has fared. If you are at the prestige end you are okay. But the town is doing well. It is very much driven by independent shops and with new shops opening, it s always a good sign that you are doing well. You need independent shops and without them I think we would be in a bit of a mess, like other towns. Generally, the cornmarket busy market shops in eastgate

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43 queen street feedback is that business is doing pretty well and it bodes well for the future. Eve and Ranshaw in the Market Place, is the town s biggest retail employer and the longest-established business after Adam Eve began trading on the site during the reign of King George III in Managing director, David Sandwith said business is good: We are doing well and we have every confidence that there is a rosy future ahead. We hopefully epitomise what is good and strong about Louth and feel we are at the heart of what Louth is excellent at. We believe in old-fashioned values of service as well as quality and good value. A year ago the department store underwent major refurbishment and more work is planned for spring this year. That indicates our confidence in the town and we aim to be here for as long as may be, added Mr Sandwith. shops in eastgate shops in mercer row Luxus winning formula... Louth s largest employer is about to get even bigger after winning a prestigious business award and achieving a major breakthrough for the European motor industry. Luxus, which is based on the town s Fairfield Industrial Estate and claims to be the UK s largest independent technical plastics, recycling and compounding company, has been named joint winner in the HSBC bank s Business Thinking Awards for the North East region. It means Luxus, which was founded in 1965 and employs 140 staff, will receive up to 6 million in lending and a 120,000 reward to support its business development plans. These include an investment of 500,000 into a new plastics processing line to provide greater capacity for its expanding European-wide wheel bin recycling and manufacturing business and its development of a new lightweight polypropylene (PP) compound to help the motor industry meet its tough CO2 emission targets. Managing director, Peter Atterby said Luxus is proud to have won the award. This award is unique as we have been able to benchmark our business against the very best our region has to offer. Mr Atterby also explained in his presentation why Luxus has benefited from being based in Louth. Louth is a modern, vibrant market town with a strong community spirit and has been a great place for us to do business - we ve been based on the Fairfield Industrial Estate for thirty-five years, he said. The town s position near to the coast means it benefits from close links to the Humber Bank and the shipping ports of Immingham and Hull, which support our expanding export business. We also take an active role in supporting the Louth Town Partnership to help the future development of Louth. Luxus has seen its revenue increase by fifty per cent in the past year thanks to growth in its export business and it anticipates a further twenty-five per cent rise in the next two years. We decided to invest half a million pounds into a new plastics processing line. The new line will significantly boost our processing capacity, delivering 8,000 tonnes of compound each year and most importantly it will provide the opportunity for future jobs in Louth where we have been based for the last forty-six years, said Mr Atterby. Even in the recent difficult recessionary trading environment, for example, we still increased our workforce by forty. So now that trade continues to improve we expect to create ten to fifteen jobs within the next two to three years as part of our growth plan. Luxus new PP compound will enable it to achieve much lower weight vehicle components, without compromising on performance and design flexibility. It s also made from up to sixty per cent recycled content, which means it offers a more sustainable choice. The impact of EU legislation together with the need for lower costs and improved performance has prompted us to develop a new highly innovative compound able to satisfy the rigorous demands of the automotive industry, added Mr Atterby. January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 41 shops in mercer row

44 Louth Barn Converted Victorian barn situated on the edge of Louth. Adjacent to main house. Relaxing, comfortable and well equipped. Super kingsize bed, internet, shared mature garden, summerhouse, own patio, covered parking, DVDs, Lego and Brio available. Also outdoor table football, pool table and table tennis. Grosvenor House, 74 Keddington Rd, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0BA T: M: Westfield Farm Cottages Offering the flexibility of no fixed arrival day and short stays all year round, these tastefully converted 19th century farm buildings offer quality self-catering accommodation for two, four or six people. Accommodating a total of eighteen people for that special occasion or family get together, the cottages are close to Louth and the Lincolnshire Wolds and a short drive from the east coast. Stewton, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8SD T: enquiries@westfieldfarmcottages.co.uk PERKINS PANTRY Licensed Family Restaurant and Tea Room Unique Louth-themed menu Coeliac, Diabetic, Lactose-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian & Vegan catering available Want to lose those Christmas pounds, but still want the pleasure of eating out? Well, now you can, with our new and permanent special slimmers menu!! Summer opening: Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 4:00pm Winter opening: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8:30am to 4:00pm HWe go the extra mile to make you smileh 7 Mercer Row, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9JG Tel: All major credit/debit cards accepted Yarburgh Grove Farm Cottage Peaceful haven, idyllic rural location on a working farm. Offering superb facilities for your ideal break. 10 miles to Cadwell Park, 15 miles to Mablethorpe. On one level for those with limited mobility. A warm welcome awaits. Yarburgh Grove Farm, Yarburgh, Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 0NU T: alisonjwelsh@yahoo.co.uk look beautiful... I offer a full range of beauty treatments for men, women and teens, using top quality products like Dermalogica, OPI and Fake Bake in a luxury log cabin. At the Spa Cabin I believe in delivering a one to one quality and professional service at affordable prices, without being rushed for time. Wedding packages available. Jasmin s Beauty Treatments at The Spa Cabin January Offer: Luxury Manicure 10, Luxury Pedicure 20 Gift vouchers available Tinkle Street, Grimoldby LN11 8SZ Re-Invention Hair by Jak Bakewell With every colour, cut and blow dry, receive a complimentary conditioning treatment with Oliver, our treatment specialist. Relax and unwind in our city style salon with complimentary cafetière coffee, herbal teas and wine. Colours from: 29 Cut and blow drys from: 23 Gents from: 11 Extensions: Prices on consultation Upgate Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9EX LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

45 Food Capital of the UK Lincolnshire was the surprise winner of a public poll to find Britain s favourite food spot, seeing off competition from Cornwall and Hampshire, in lakings butchers on eastgate But it was an obvious choice for the people of Louth whose independent food retailers have been winning awards for their products for years. The poll was conducted to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the national food celebration, British Food Fortnight, and more than 22,000 people cast their votes. Louth Chamber of Business president and owner of the Tastes of Lincolnshire s award-winning Perkins Pantry restaurant in Mercer Row, Sue Locking, said: Lincolnshire is the most agricultural county in the UK so it is only fitting that we were voted the food county of the UK. And we want Louth to be known as a food town. Louth is already a hot contender to become the sausage capital of England with its high-quality independent butchers winning a raft of awards in And it s not just the humble banger getting the gongs. The same Louth butcher excelled in all kinds of pork products from bacon and pies to Lincolnshire favourites such as stuffed chine. Lakings of Louth in Eastgate won official recognition for its Lincolnshire sausage, when it was named the best in the East Midlands in Britain s Legendary Bangers competition. It also picked up a hatful of awards at the regional British Pork Executive finals held in Newark, taking home seven golds and five silvers, as well as three outright category wins for entries including stuffed chine, dry cured short back bacon and homemade lasagne. Fairburn Butchers of Mercer Row also made it to the final stages of Britain s Legendary Bangers competition and then took five gold and three silver awards in the BPEX awards four golds were for various sausage recipes and one was for plain short back bacon and the three silvers were for its plain pork sausage, Victorian sausage (first crafted for the 2010 Victorian Family Fayre) and bacon-and-egg cold eating pie. This success followed Jim Sutcliffe s Meridian Meats achieving six wins at the prestigious Smithfield Awards in London, run by the Q Guild of Butchers, which represent the finest quality independent butchers in Britain. The business won gold for its pork, lime and chilli burgers as well as its chicken liver pate, three silver medals for its smoked shortback bacon, game pie and pork loin stuffed with peaches and a bronze for its Italian-style loin of pork. Fairburn Butchers proprietor Trevor Fairburn said: These shows are an opportunity for independent butchers to demonstrate their skills in a highly competitive environment. Lincolnshire is rightly famous for its pork products, especially sausages, and these awards prove beyond all doubt that Louth is at the forefront of the industry. Between us there is a lot of history and experience here in Louth, not only among the butchers but also the local pork producers whose quest for excellence is carried through to the retail product. January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 43

46 Putting Louth on the map There is a range of independent shops and businesses in Louth which have put the small Lincolnshire market town on the map and helped it hold its own through the current economic recession. From traditional sweet shops, gift shops and dress shops to restaurants, cafes and even a Victorian-themed tea room, Louth has much to offer the discerning visitor. Music and art are not forgotten either. Louth is home to Off The Beaten Tracks which is one of the UK s last independent record shops, selling both vinyl and CDs, and resident artist Margaret Taylor is set to introduce a new range of collectables featuring two unique characters. Off The Beaten Tracks opened in Aswell Street in 2004 and expanded into bigger premises in the same location in It now boasts a room dedicated exclusively to vinyl making it a rare commodity in these hi-tech days of downloads and the internet. Owner Mark Merrifield said: The world of CDs and DVDs is changing due to downloading and the internet and we have to change with the times. We have recently reduced the price and extended the range of secondhand CDs and DVDs which has helped boost trade and we promote concerts in the town by local and touring musicians which has helped boost the local music scene. But more and more people are going back to playing music on vinyl, which has always had a warmer, softer sound to modern digitally produced music. We are an endangered species. Mr Merrifield is optimistic about this year was steady, but overall we were fine mainly due to a very loyal customer base and trying to get the most popular items at the best prices we can. I take nothing for granted. If we can keep delivering a good service and keep supplying people with the titles they want then hopefully we will be fine in One of the shop s most successful days in 2011 was the Record Store Day which aimed to get people using their local store again. It was one of the best day s trade ever and 2012 s event in April looks set to be even bigger, he added. Another ambassador for Louth is Lincolnshire born artist Margaret Taylor, who specialises in murals, portraits and landscapes. She painted the eye-catching mural on the wall of the town s Scotts Jewellers shop back in 1985 and it is featured in an official 2012 Louth calendar, as the image for March. Margaret, who lives in nearby Donington-on-Bain, is excited about the coming year as she has just launched a new range of smaller, affordable printed items such as china featuring Toast and Marmalade - stylised cats with distinct characters of their own, which she hopes will put a smile on everyone s face. There is nothing like it on the market. They are original because they are out of my head. Each one has a character of its own. One is full of mischief, the other is demure. But they are to cheer everyone up in the recession and they will bring out the child in everyone. Margaret, who qualified at Lincoln Art College in the late Sixties and whose work can be seen across the country in private homes, hotels and public buildings including Grantham s Downtown superstore, isn t fazed by the current economic climate. aswell street I have been through a few recessions and because I am an artist it is not just a job to me, it is who I am. I have been an artist for an awfully long time. I am optimistic about It will pick up again. I have been through recessions before and they always pick up, Margaret said. Margaret is particularly well known for her hand painted tile murals featuring domestic and farm animals, including cats, dogs, horses and rare breeds set in rural scenes and landscapes. Each piece of Margaret s artistic work is individual. No two pieces are the same, making them very desirable to the more discerning client and collector. river lud spout yard park

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49 COUNTY LIFE Help your community in 2012 The New Year is a time for resolutions and what better goal is there than that of helping your community in a time of emergency? That is exactly what becoming a LIVES First Responder is all about and an interest in helping the community is what encourages 99% of Responders join. Currently LIVES has 580 First Responders operating out of 146 Groups throughout Lincolnshire and North and North East Lincolnshire. That is an impressive number of Responders, more than double the number from two years ago. Still, more are needed. LIVES TRAINING SESSION So what does being a Responder mean, by way of the commitment required by volunteers? Responders submit their available times for the month to the group rota, which can range from two days to fifteen days - you only have to submit what you can do. Once you have been given your rota and you are on duty you are able to carry on with your daily tasks/work as normal you don t have to sit by the phone waiting for it to ring. When a 999 call is made within your local area, the ambulance service dispatches an emergency ambulance as normal to the scene; at the same time they will contact the First Responder who is on duty. Due to the Responder s location, he or she will usually arrive on the scene first and will begin to treat the patient by: Giving oxygen therapy Clearing and controlling the airway of an unconscious patient Providing resuscitation and heart defibrillation Controlling any bleeding Making them feel more comfortable and at ease Taking basic observations Reassuring worried family and friends and taking charge of the situation Using local knowledge to ensure that the Ambulance can find the location quickly In cases where the patient has suffered a cardiac arrest, the most vital piece of equipment Responders carry is the defibrillator. It is used to deliver a controlled shock, to attempt to get the patient s heart back into a normal rhythm. In theses circumstances the patient s heart needs to receive a shock as quickly as possible, ideally within the first five to ten minutes after they have collapsed. The quicker this can happen, the better the chances of survival. A heart defibrillator costs approximately 1,400 but this piece of equipment can mean the difference between life and death for some people. First Responders are primarily called to attend Category A emergency calls. These are 999 calls which the East Midlands Ambulance Service deems to be serious and/or life threatening, requiring medical help as quickly as possible, usually within the first eight minutes from the call being made. Category A calls usually refer to incidents where the patient is suffering from some of the following symptoms: Signs of cardiac arrest Unconsciousness and collapse Chest pains (for example, heart attacks and acute angina) Breathing difficulties (for example, asthma, acute onset bronchitis/ emphysema) Diabetic emergencies (such as hypoglycemia) Fitting or convulsions (for example, as a result of epilepsy) Stroke (CVA) Anaphylaxis (a serious allergic reaction) Choking These types of calls are classed as medical emergencies and come from a home or a public place. Since more than seventy per cent of sudden cardiac arrest cases occur out of hospital, it is unlikely that paramedics will be on the scene from the outset, so the ability of the First Responders to get to a patient quickly and administer basic life-saving support until the ambulance paramedic arrives is vital especially in rural areas, where an ambulance cannot always reach the scene straight away. Stephen Hyde, recruitment and marketing officer based at LIVES head office in Horncastle said: We are here to help. LIVES saves lives at the end of the day but we need awareness and we need recruits. LIVES responders are there to make a difference in their communities and to help support the ambulance service. Their job is to be with the patient within six minutes and help the patient until the ambulance and paramedics arrive. If LIVES helps to save one life a year it is all worth it. Last year LIVES took just over 14, calls and its responders were involved in saving the lives of over 250 people. LIVES has continually received high praise from East Midlands Ambulance Service acknowledging that LIVES makes a major contribution to emergency cover in Lincolnshire. If you would like to volunteer and help your community please call LIVES Headquarters on or visit If you would like to volunteer and help your community please call LIVES Headquarters on or visit

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51 At the gateway to the county Inextricably linked through their pasts and subsequent development, the border port of Sutton Bridge and the historic market town of Long Sutton may have their own distinct characteristics, but each has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike. Words: Kate Chapman Photographs: Kate Chapman Painting: David Work Located in the south east of the county, both places have a strong sense of community spirit, which can be seen through the variety of regeneration projects and community groups in action. The village of Sutton Bridge lies on the banks of the River Nene, close to the county boundaries with Norfolk and Cambridgeshire and just three miles from The Wash. With almost 4,000 residents, it has recently experienced a population influx with many new people moving in, mainly from the south of the country, thanks to the reasonable property prices. The village is located in the midst of a busy arable farming community and much of its local employment opportunites are found at several food processing plants within the area as well as the village s gas powered power station, which is due to be expanded. Facilities include a primary school, a golf club, a medical centre and a long High Street SUTTON BRIDGE LIGHTHOUSE boasting an ironmonger s, a fish and chip shop, a women s clothing boutique, an antique shop and a supermarket, as well as pubs and restaurants. Sutton Bridge is home to several important buildings of note, including its distinctive swing bridge, two lighthouses and the village church of St Matthew s, which is the only flintstone church in the county, dating back to Last month (December) a new state-of-the-art community centre was officially launched, which is due to be open to the public for use in the early part of the new year. The new building will provide a multi-function hall, library, internet cafe, parish council office and will also be a base for the police and Citizens Advice Bureau, who are to have offices there. There will also be space for a youth club, an admin office, a children s room and two other offices. Sutton Bridge has a rich and varied history - most notably as the place where King John is said January th Anniversary - LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE 49

52 DOWN YOUR WAY to have lost his crown jewels, while crossing The Wash in around 1215, a legend which has attracted numerous treasure hunters to the area as they go in search of the historic bounty, but as yet it remains undiscovered. Moving forward the village consisted of just a few farmhouses and cottages littered along the track, which passed for the main road in the early nineteenth century. A vast expanse of marshland - the Cross Keys Wash - stretched to the east and north, with the River Nene cutting through it on its way to the sea. The whole area was sand and silt, which continually shifted as the water cut new channels, leaving the track across from Norfolk to Lincolnshire passable at low water - but only if the safe path was known. Many coaches and wagons were lost in the quicksand of the marshes. It was the opening of the Cross Keys Bridge and embankment in 1831 which stimulated the village s growth. The West and East Bank lighthouses were also built at around this time, to commemorate the opening of the Nene outfall. The latter of these was lived in by the renowned conservationist Sir Peter Scott during the 1930s, who spent a great deal of time there studying and painting the wildlife. The building s new owners, Doug and Sue Hilton, have just secured planning permission to add a visitor centre and museum to the site, as they bid to make the lighthouse and surrounding area more accessible to the public. The earliest development in Sutton Bridge was initiated by local man William Skelton, who was steward of the estate for Guys Hospital, which owned most of the land, and by the mid-nineteenth century there was a thriving population of around 1,500 people. Wharves and warehouses were built up alongside the river and trading vessels began to sail regularly to London, Newcastle and Hull. CROSS KEYS SWING BRIDGE The first railway reached the village in 1862, which caused some problems when ships were using the river as there was no radio communication between the two modes of transport and getting a train on its way before the bridge needed to be opened for a ship often involved a hurried scramble. The current bridge spanning the River Nene at the gateway to the village is the third. The first, opened in 1831, was designed by Ronnie and Telford. It was timber and cast iron and opened up like ST MARY S CHURCH, LONG SUTTON ABOVE LEFT: SUTTON BRIDGE WAR MEMORIAL ABOVE RIGHT: LONG SUTTON WAR MEMORIAL Tower Bridge in London. Its location was found to be somewhat awkward though and in 1850 a replacement was designed by Robert Stephenson. It was a swing bridge design and was used for road traffic only until 1864, when the Midland Railway acquired powers to use it for rail traffic as well. The current Cross Keys Swing Bridge was built in 1897, at a cost of 80,000 and was used both by road and rail traffic until 1959 when the rail line was closed. It often swings open now to allow ships through to the port of Wisbech, in neighbouring Cambridgeshire. Just a couple of miles down the road from Sutton Bridge, separated by the small parish of Little Sutton, is the market town of Long Sutton, which is home to just under 5,000 residents. Like Sutton Bridge there is a wide range of facilities on offer to its inhabitants including public parks, a library, a medical centre, a sports centre, primary and

53 DOWN YOUR WAY secondary schools and a multi-use community building in the refurbished Market House. The town is also home to a fine array of independent shops and businesses and a thriving market is held every Friday, where local traders and craftsmen hold stalls. Sadly one of Long Sutton s main visitor attractions, The Butterfly and Wildlife Park, has announced that the coming summer season will be its last. The park, which employs twenty- five people, is home to a variety of animals and has been providing entertainment for all ages since it first opened its gates in As well as a giant tropical house full of a vast array of butterflies, reptiles and insects there are birds of prey, bees, herb and butterfly gardens, water buffalo, llamas and pygmy goats, plus much more for visitors to enjoy. The centre also has an adventure playground, a tea room and a gift shop. Park director Michael Crosse said the decision to close the attraction at the end of the summer had not been taken lightly, adding that rising costs and falling visitor numbers had led to its downfall. He added: This summer will be the last chance for people to say goodbye to the park. All the animals will be here until the end of the season but we will be finding new homes for them to go to. We ve kept things going for the last four years but it s just not possible anymore. The credit crunch has affected us and the banks have walked away - we ve invested a lot of money but everybody is feeling the pinch and the first thing that goes is the expenditure on leisure. Obviously we are all very sad - this has been our lives for the last four years. But whatever happens I hope people realise we ve done our best to stand by the community. Mr Crosse added that it is not yet known what is going to happen to the site in Little London, but he said that all options are being considered. Delving back into the history books, Long Sutton s development is very much linked to that of neighbouring Sutton Bridge, despite their apparent diversity. A much-needed link to the county of Norfolk was provided when the first bridge was built to span the River Nene in This gave rise to more people passing through Long Sutton and in turn led to its growth into a town. Thirty years later and the railway line was extended to Long Sutton, providing the community with a link to other parts of the country. The passenger service continued for ninety-seven years until it was withdrawn in February 1959, although a goods service between Sutton Bridge and Spalding was kept going, operated by a diesel engine. It was finally stopped in April 1965 and today there is little evidence of its existence at all. And like Sutton Bridge there are several buildings of note, including the Bull Hotel, which is where highwayman Dick Turpin allegedly stayed before escaping after resisting arrest. St Mary s Church, built in 1170 by Cluniac monks has the highest wooden spire in the country and there are magnificent examples of Georgian architecture. * For more information about the Long Sutton Butterfly and Wildlife Park visit its website at www. butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk GEORGIAN HOUSING

54 COUNTRY LIFE Anne on FAyrz PleAse on A summer ride with the CrAnwell Bloodhounds 2010 New challenges for Anne Whitton in 2012 As the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, a key member of its organising team also reached a milestone of her own. Competition secretary Anne Whitton has been involved with the Lincolnshire event for over twenty years. She is a lynchpin in Burghley s management armoury, overseeing everything to do with the competition, from dealing with entries and checking riders are qualified to compete, to booking and liaising with officials, co-ordinating medical and veterinary cover and managing the numerous subsidiary competitions, including the Dubarry Burghley Young Event Horse Series. Hers is a job that would see lesser mortals running for cover. It can be demanding at times and I am forever multitasking, but I get a huge amount of satisfaction at the end of a successful event, when all the horses and riders come home safe and sound, Anne said. Anne works part-time at Burghley over the winter months, but from springtime she starts making the twenty-five-mile commute from her home in Spalding to the Stamford offices every day. The workload varies depending on the time of year, Anne explained. July and August is definitely the most stressful because, inevitably, everything reaches a crescendo and all the plans need finalising at the same time. Anne has lived in Lincolnshire for over thirty years. She was born and spent her childhood in Sunderland and grew up in a family that was not remotely horsey. I was the annoying child who always wanted a pony and riding lessons, Anne said. At sixteen, Anne left school to work in an office, but she decided that life behind a desk wasn t for her and swiftly left home and replaced her swivel chair and keyboard with a shovel and wheelbarrow. I went to Wales as a working pupil in a riding school before moving to work in hunt kennels in Yorkshire. My mother was convinced that I d run straight back home, Anne explained. But I loved the horsey life. I moved on from the kennels to groom for (prolific event rider) Marjorie Comerford at her Lincolnshire yard. Anne stayed with Marjorie for four years, before she married and reluctantly resumed an office job. Marriages and working with horses don t go together! Anne said. But in 1990 an opportunity to transform her passion into a more permanent vocation presented itself out of the blue. I was helping out at Belton Horse Trials, in Grantham, when Elizabeth Inman (Burghley s current director), who was secretary there, approached me and asked me whether I d consider coming to help at Burghley, 52 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

55 said Anne. At that time the event was still under the directorship of Bill Henson, but Anne quickly made her mark and stepped up to the role of competition secretary. The demands of the job have changed dramatically since I ve been here, Anne said. I ve seen the event grow in both absolute terms and in stature - there are now more competitors, more officials and more contractors. Consequently, the amount of paperwork has grown with it. Theoretically, Anne s job should be easier now that competitors have to enter online. But this is not always the case as riders can be notoriously haphazard when it comes to conveying important information and putting pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard. They are supposed to fill in a short biography form, which the press office uses to compile information for journalists, commentators and television broadcasters, she explained. But riders rarely give this much thought. I ve received entries before where a competitor s information has been out of date by ten years one had even got married and changed their name, but still sent in the same form! As well as working for Burghley, Anne is also secretary for Lincolnshire Horse Trials, one of the first events in the British Eventing calendar in March, and one that attracts around 800 entries over three days. It s nothing like the same scale as Burghley, but it presents different challenges and it keeps me on my toes, said Anne, who admits that she has no desire to don a body protector and crash hat and take to a cross-country course. I have an ex-racehorse called Fayrz Please. He s a lovely boy, but neither of us is very competitive we do a bit of hunting, unaffiliated dressage and showjumping, but that s about it. For now, Anne is enjoying a couple of quieter weeks over the Christmas period. The fiftieth anniversary event this year was huge certainly the biggest yet in terms of organisation, she said. We ve had a few months to wind down, but I know it will be full steam ahead again in the New Year. Next year s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials will take place between 30th August - 2nd September For more information about next year s event visit www. burghley-horse.co.uk A George III padouk, sabicu and marquetry serpentine commode. Consigned locally and sold in our recent Fine Furniture sale in London for 181,250. Free Antique Valuation Days Grantham, Hull, Barton upon Humber, Lincoln Our Antique Specialists will be hosting Valuation Days around your area providing free verbal auction valuations. For further information or to make an appointment please contact alison.hayes@bonhams.com International Auctioneers and Valuers - bonhams.com/leeds ANNE WHITTON (RIGHT) PRESENTING A THANK YOU GIFT TO SUE BROWNE ON BEHALF OF THE ADMINISTRATION TEAM TO MARK HER RETIREMENT FROM THE BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS COMMITTEE Men s and Ladies models available along with Schôffel Polartec Waistcoats and Jackets at North Lincolnshire s leading stockists. WALLHEAD S COUNTRYWEAR 52 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincolnshire Telephone & Fax: Est January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 53

56 The Robert de Cheney Boarding House, situated in the grounds of The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln, provides a wonderful opportunity for students to develop and flourish both academically and socially. Developing outstanding citizens Already established as one of the top performing schools in the country, The Priory Academy LSST, located south of Lincoln city centre, has recently completed a number of projects which have further added to its excellent facilities and resources, culminating in the introduction of boarding facilities for Sixth Form students. the priory WaY The Priory Academy LSST is part of the Priory Federation of Academies and its ethos can be encapsulated in the managing Trust s Mission of No Glass Ceilings. With the student body now numbering just under 2,000, the purpose of the Trust is to develop students who will make a positive and lasting contribution to society. The ethos emphasises the excitement of learning, the rewards of personal challenge, the importance of responsibility to others and the ambition to create citizens of the world. curriculum The school offers students from age eleven to eighteen the optimum opportunity to learn in a stimulating environment, so that they can appreciate the excitement of learning and find personal satisfaction in conquering challenges. investing in twenty-first century education During 2011 the school undertook several building projects which have now been completed. The Newton Centre is a dedicated, stateof-the-art science facility which houses four laboratories, an immersive theatre which can be used as a planetarium and show 3D cinematography, a research centre and a debating chamber. The plaza entrance is a landscaped representation of the solar system. The new sports centre opened at the start of the 2011 academic year and includes a sixty metre indoor sprint track, badminton courts, a gym, dance studio, fitness studio and climbing wall. Outside there is an all-weather, flood lit, 400 metre running track. BoaRDing life One of the other projects recently completed has been the Robert de Cheney Boarding House which will offer Sixth Form boarding for the first time from September The sixty, single, en-suite study bedroom facility is located in the grounds of the school and has been built to the same exemplary standards which are a hallmark of the school s facilities and landscaped grounds. This will provide a wonderful opportunity for students to develop and flourish as young adults both academically and socially commented Boarding Master, Peter O Donoghue. As well as being able to choose to study from the very wide range of subjects offered to our Sixth Form students, we want to guide these young people in developing their self sufficiency so that the important transition to university independence is achieved.

57 Robert de Cheney Boarding House ~ Sixth Form Boarding in Lincoln ~ QualitY of care Assisting Peter O Donoghue is Deputy Head of Boarding, Laura Rudd. They are both experienced teachers who will be joined by other staff on a termly basis with responsibility for specific male and female designated floors of the house. Students will be provided with all their meals but will be expected to do their own personal laundry. There is specific tutoring available in preparation for Oxbridge entrance and a Sixth Form support manager to assist with choice of courses and UCAS applications. the value of priory academy lsst sixth FoRM BoaRDing Students entering the Sixth Form will find class sizes of up to only fifteen pupils and a high percentage of students advance to higher education. At present, eighty per cent of students succeed in winning a place at their first choice of university. As a state funded school, the boarding fees that can be charged are currently capped at 10,800 per year which represents outstanding value for money compared to the private boarding school sector. There is a requirement that students must be holders of a British or European Union Passport to enrol. extra curricular programme While the emphasis will be on making sure every student reaches their absolute optimum potential there will also be plenty of opportunity for extra curricular activities. As well as the use of the outstanding facilities on site and the vast range of after school clubs, there will be shopping trips to Meadowhall, historical local tours, white water rafting, theatre trips and much more planned for the weekend. The Priory Academy LSST owns an Equestrian Centre based at Laughton Manor, near Folkingham which offers vocational courses as an alternative aspect of the curriculum. Students can not only ride but study yard maintenance, animal welfare, catering and construction at the centre. The school also owns a residential centre near Bayeux, Normandy for international and foreign language study. The bi-annual water sports trip to a hot and sunny destination is always over subscribed while World Challenge is the opportunity to become involved with a charity project in a third world country. Last summer a group visited and helped with a project in Kenya. The next World Challenge will be in 2013 with a party travelling to Costa Rica. There is also participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and a Cadet Force. a global address BooK One of the hopes that Priory Academy LSST have for the boarding house is that it will become another manifestation of the multicultural and multilingual life of the school. Students from Hong Kong and Africa have already signed up for the first intake of thirty Lower Sixth students in September this year. With the academic and social programme we offer, I can envisage students leaving us having built a global address book, concluded Peter O Donoghue, and ready to take their place as true citizens of the world. viewing and admissions If you would like to take a tour around The Priory Academy LSST please contact: Mr Peter O Donoghue (Boarding Master) or Mrs Jo Coster (PA to the Headmaster) The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O Cliff Hill, Lincoln LN5 8PW Tel: general. enquiries@prioryacademies.co.uk Contact Mr Peter O Donoghue, Boarding Master The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England LN5 8PW Telephone: +44 (0) Facsimile: +44 (0) boarding@prioryacademies.co.uk

58 Magdalene House Preparatory School Wisbech Grammar School Do your children wake up each morning demanding to be taken to school? Do they bounce into school with huge smiles on their faces? Open Morning for KS1 & KS2 & Reception Assessment Morning Saturday 4th February, 9.30am 12.00noon To register please telephone the Headmaster s Secretary on and come along to experience the very special atmosphere of a wonderful school. The School is a registered charity and exists for the education of children William Farr, Church of England Comprehensive School, Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincolnshire LN2 3JB Tel: William Farr, Church of England Comprehensive School, Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincolnshire LN2 3JB Tel: wfarr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk wfarr@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk Open Morning Saturday, 28th January : 9.00am 11.30am Montessori Nursery & Primary School Education for Life Maria Montessori Stallingborough Tel Caistor Tel Candidates are also invited to undertake our Entrance Tests and Scholarships: Saturday, 14th January Academic and Non-Academic Scholarships at 11+ Saturday, 12th May Academic Scholarships at 7+ Visit us and experience the true atmosphere of our school. Please contact our Registrar for further information: T E registrar@foremarke.org.uk LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

59 EDUCATION Choosing the right course Effective learning is a skill which lasts a lifetime. Whether you are considering the best option for early years or interested in expanding your knowledge as a mature student there are opportunities and organisations here to help. LINCOLNSHIRE MONTESSORI LINCOLNSHIRE MONTESSORI We have a completely different approach to learning. Our award-winning nursery and primary school follows the principles of Dr Maria Montessori an educational approach which puts the needs of the individual child at the heart of the curriculum. Providing care and education from birth to eleven, we offer full-time and part-time nursery places, a day school, extra-curricular activities and out of school care. Based in ten acres of the Lincolnshire Wolds an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) our exceptional learning environment provides for the whole child. Imagine a place where children want to come to school because the things they do are all the things they want to do. Imagine a place where children are helped to challenge themselves. Imagine a place where it is understood that development of character is as important as acquisition of knowledge. Imagine a place where respect and responsibility are a normal part of the everyday actions of both teachers and children. Imagine a place where children are helped to be the best they can. You will find all these things in our accredited Montessori nursery and school. Tel FOREMARKE HALL, REPTON S PREPARATORY SCHOOL Nestled in the South Derbyshire countryside, Foremarke Hall, Repton s Preparatory School, offers an exemplary environment in which boys and girls aged three to thirteen can flourish. Offering weekly, full and flexible boarding, and just west of the M1, the school is ideally placed to provide Lincolnshire families with a quality all-round education for their children. Foremarke prides itself on providing a special place where children can work and play together in safe and stimulating surroundings. The curriculum is tailored to each pupil s age and ability at all stages, with achievement encouraged and rewarded, and enjoyment and satisfaction at the heart of the learning process. With a natural progression to nearby Repton School at age thirteen, together the schools can also offer the continuity and security of a single educational journey, coaxing the best out of every child, and achieving excellent academic results in % of A-Levels taken achieved either A*, A or B. Both schools enjoy a national reputation for sport, regularly competing for national titles in football, netball, tennis, cricket and hockey, while also offering superb opportunities in drama, art and music. Every child has all the opportunities they need to find and hone their own individual talent. Ultimately the only way to get a true sense of the school is to visit in person. An open morning will be held on Saturday 28th January, but staff are always pleased to arrange for prospective parents to visit at any time. FOREMARKE HALL January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 57

60 EDUCATION NURTURING THE FUTURE Here at Magdalene House we believe that children s school days should be the happiest days of their lives, while at the same time providing a sound basis for learning and for life itself. When you visit Magdalene House you enter a warm and vibrant world which simply buzzes with the sound of happy, enthusiastic and motivated children. We are a family school with strong links between staff, children and parents. Our small classes enable us to give attention to the needs of each individual child within our extended family. When parents entrust their child s education to us at Magdalene House, we are mindful of our responsibility to justify their decision to do so and for the need for a partnership to exist between school and home. By the end of this partnership, when the children move on to Wisbech Grammar School or elsewhere, we aim to produce articulate and well-rounded prep school pupils who have a natural zest for life and a burning enthusiasm to face the challenges of the twenty-first century. I would like to invite you to visit our wonderful school and assure you of a very warm welcome from the whole Magdalene House family. Mr CE Moxon, BA, PGCE Headmaster of Magdalene House NEED A NEW YEAR S RESOLUTION? Perhaps you enjoy a good read, or finding out about the past? Maybe you enjoy getting creative behind the camera, or would like to create a bit of drama in front of it? Or are you a person who enjoys investigating and spreading the latest news or hold ideas on how technology can improve our lives? Whatever you chose, the Faculty of Media, Humanities & Performance at the University of Lincoln can offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes to suit your interests. Our courses are available as both full and part time, and start every September. But don t wait until then, contact us now and have a chat with our friendly staff to see how we can make this a resolution worth keeping. MA English Studies MA 21st Century Literature MA Creative Writing MA Historical Studies MA Medieval Studies MA Choreography MA Playwriting & Script Development MA Advanced Performance Practice* MSc Computer Science by Research *Subject to validation MA Media Production MA Digital Imaging & Photography MA Digital Media MA Media & Cultural Studies MA Journalism MA Science & Environmental Journalism MA Sports Journalism MA Arts Journalism MA War, Journalism & International Human Rights MA Community Radio Visit Tel enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk WILLIAM FARR, WELTON William Farr is the only eleven to eighteen Church of England comprehensive school in the diocese of Lincoln. It has established a national reputation for excellence and is recognised for its commitment to quality in all aspects of education. Academic success and examination results at GCSE and A-level are consistently among the best in the country. Together with the support provided by its Care and Guidance programme, this holistic approach to children s development, wellbeing and feeling of self-worth and security has been recognised by Ofsted who have graded the school as Outstanding in all categories of inspection and on three separate occasions between Within the school, every child is known and valued as an individual and they are able to develop an ethos based on the traditional Christian values of tolerance, selfdiscipline, charity and compassion, mutual trust, honesty and respect. It is the school s belief that hard work, high expectations, praise and reward are essential to the creation of a vibrant, successful and confident community that recognises its responsibilities to others. With its newly acquired Academy status and exceptional facilities, William Farr is ready to meet the challenges which lie ahead. University of Lincoln Faculty of Media, Humanities & Performance Why not study for a Postgraduate Qualification this year? We have something for everyone here at the University of Lincoln. To find out more contact us on: Telephone: enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk 58 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

61 Bygone Gallery holbeach Do you have any old photographs of Lincolnshire scenes or subjects which you think might interest our readers? If so, why not lend them to us? We promise to return them to you and pay 10 for each one we publish. Send your photographs and any relevant information to: Bygone Gallery, County Life Ltd, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW or editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk alford

62 ANTIQUES Local history sells at auction Words: William Gregory MRICS Golding Young Thos Mawer Auctioneers AUCTIONS John Taylors, Louth Antiques, collectables and household, Tues January 31st, 10am. Golding Young, Grantham Antiques, fine art and collectables, Wed & Thurs January 4th & 5th, 10am. Batemans, Stamford Antiques and collectables, Sat January 7th, 10.30am. Thos. Mawer & Son, Lincoln Antiques, collectables and general furniture, Wed January 18th, 10am. Robert Bell & Co, Horncastle General Auction, Wed January 25th, 10am. Which came first: the auction sale or the collector? It may be of interest to historians that, early on, it was only when there were more than two collectors at the auction that the auctioneer arrived, shortly followed by the dealer. The ability for auction sales to offer myriad items to a multitude of potential buyers has always been an exciting prospect to all those involved. Mainstream television and new technology has further increased the attraction of auctions. So it was no surprise that historians turned collectors at the Golding Young and Thomas Mawer November auction. Among the 1,200 lots offered were a number of local interest. In the postcard section three were numerous original, early twentieth century, black and white photographic cards showing the Louth disaster of 1920, the Lincoln typhoid outbreak in 1904 and the Bassingham Fete of 1912, fetching 48, 95 and 80 respectively. The star lot for the historians was an album of original photographs for the Lincoln firm William Foster and Co which showed the company s development and production of the first tanks for the First World War. The album certainly attracted a lot of interest with many collectors and historians taking the opportunity to view in person rather than rely solely on the internet. At the auction, competition started in the room with three disappointed under-bidders dropping out early against the internet bidders who were also successfully outbid by a local collector whose bid of 4600 finally saw off late competition. Historically the sale could be described as quite a battle.

63 WEDDING ALBUM Natalie Edmonds and Bryan Parsons were married at All Saints Church, Hougham. They celebrated with family and friends at a reception held at Gorse Lodge, Stubton before spending their honeymoon in Hawaii. Photography: Buttercross Photography 02. Nicole Clements and William Blyth were married at St Hugh s Church followed by a reception at The Old Palace in Lincoln. The couple went on to enjoy a honeymoon in Gozo. Photography: R A Davey Photographic-Lincoln 03. Rebecca Simpson and Simon Goodrick recently married at Partney Church followed by a reception at The Woodhall Spa Hotel. They went on to honeymoon in New York and Las Vegas. Photography: Class Images 04. Emma Vaughan and Mark Hemnell were married at Tattershall Castle. They held their reception at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. Photography: Bambini and Kamara Photographic If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and congratulations on your happy day! January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 61

64 Simple and stylish The catwalk is offering long lines and subtle colours for the Mother of the Bride this season. After the big weddings of 2011 with stunning choices made by Carole Middleton and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall fashion designers have been following suit. Simple cuts with matching jackets offer a demure, yet stylish alternative to traditional styles of ruffles and bold prints. The outfits can be accessorised with elegant pearls and statement hats. Dresses have clean and simple lines and if worn well can be striking. Duck egg blues and simple silvers are popular choices for colours. presen condici carina presen mireia

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66 Cindy s of Sutton Bridge 108 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Lincolnshire Sizes Telephone: (01406) Closed Wednesdays and Sundays Opening times 9am - 5pm. Indulgence of Louth Putting the special back into the specialist We are a local family who bought the Thorntons Franchise and Hallmark Gold Crown Store in August. Your local premier stockists of... Thorntons Chocolates, Hallmark cards and gifts Qualatex balloons for all occassions Heyland & Whittle English soaps Yankee Candle Bath Bomb Cosmetics Hampers to your personal specifications We specialise in personalised wedding stationery, invitations and favours. Indulgence of Louth 14 Mercer Row, Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9JQ indulgenceoflouth@hotmail.co.uk 64 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

67 BURGHLEY the venue A beautiful, romantic, wonderful & magical venue. We loved it all. Come & enjoy a glass of Champagne & see the Great Hall, Orangery & Old Kitchen set up as they would be on your wedding day at our Wedding Preview Events Sunday 15th January & Saturday 25th February 2012 For more information or to reserve your place please call Holly Cammarata-Hall on or holly.cammarata-hall@burghley.co.uk Laura s Limos A stunning selection of Vintage Cars, Rolls Royce Saloons & Convertibles, Classic & American Limousines. Beautifully decorated & immaculately presented. Viewings welcome. Weddings, Anniversaries, Proms & Special Occasions At your service throughout the whole of Lincolnshire Tel: Mobile: Ex Scampton Service Station, A15 Brigg Rd, Scampton, Lincoln Ambient piano music for: Your ceremony Your reception While you dine Contact: Brian Stout Tel Mobile pianoprof@uwclub.net Website Piano is portable...more glamour...more gastronomy...more gardening and MORE readers There s more to enjoy in LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE THE COUNTY S FAVOURITE MAGAZINE PARTY TIME LET US TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF YOUR EVENT Balloon Decorating Disco Hire with great DJs Chocolate Fountains Fun Casino Hire Professional Firework Displays Bouncy Castles Party Time, 35 Cartergate, Newark, Notts. NG24 1UA Tel: January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 65

68 WEDDINGS Wedding Venues delightful locations for your special day Washingborough Hall Hotel Church Hill, Washingborough LN4 1BE T: Washingborough Hall Hotel is a Georgian country house, dating back to the early 1700s and is just three miles from the historic city of Lincoln. It is set in secluded grounds with a private entrance to the village church. The hotel can cater for up to fifty guests for a wedding breakfast and an additional sixty guests for an evening reception. Overlooking the garden the spacious rooms with their high ceilings, fulllength windows and original features give a feeling of grandeur to every wedding. From the springtime flowers to the rich variety of summer blooms, the mature garden is a beautiful backdrop for the photographs of the special day. Washingborough Hall s elegant Sibthorpe Room is licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnership ceremonies. Lincolnshire Life is hosting a wedding fair at Washingborough Hall Hotel on Sunday 25th March. You can find everything from wedding dresses, Mother of the Bride outfits, cakes and flowers to photographers and jewellers. Branston Hall Hotel Branston, Lincoln LN4 1PD T: Branston Hall Hotel is a country house situated three miles from the historic city of Lincoln. The hotel is set in eighty-eight acres of beautiful wooded parkland and boasts a private lake and gardens which provide a picturesque location for your special day. Wedding couples have a choice of rooms available for their special day. Couples can choose from welcome drinks in the Melville bar with log fires, for winter weddings, or the Pink Lounge. During the warmer summer months drinks can be served on the lawns. Branston Hall Hotel has fifty-one luxurious hotel rooms and the Churchill Suite can seat up to 150 guests. Marquees can also be arranged for larger weddings. Branston Hall Hotel is hosting its Winter Wedding Fair on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January. There will be prize draws and prizes include a free week s accommodation in a five star resort in Spain, dinner, bed and breakfast at the hotel and Sunday lunch for two. The fair is open 11am-4pm. Stapleford Park Country House Stapleford, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2EU T: Located just over the border, Stapleford Park country house is one of Leicestershire s most romantic venues for a dream country wedding reception. The historic country house and stunning landscaped grounds, designed by Capability Brown, offer a truly magical location. For our members, house guests and their families it s the perfect venue for that very special day. Stapleford Park has its own beautiful church of St Mary Magdalene on the estate grounds which makes a perfect place for a blessing. The celebrations can continue with a reception at the elegant Grand Hall, a short walk away. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and the loveliest English countryside, Stapleford Park is an idyllic setting for a country house wedding with your friends and family. PHOTOGRAPH: STAPLEFORD PARK AND ELEN STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY Continued on page LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

69 Spectacular Winter Wedding Fayre Branston Hall Hotel are hosting the spectacular Winter Wedding Fayre on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January, 11am-4pm Discover Lincolnshire s finest Wedding Fayre showcasing a complete range of Wedding services and suppliers. This really is the one stop shop for all your wedding needs...and entrance is FREE! There will be a fantastic prize draw with superb prizes, including a one night stay with dinner, bed and breakfast or a delicious Sunday lunch for two at the luxurious Branston Hall Hotel. The star prize will be a free week s accommodation at a five star resort in southern Spain. Should you wish to exhibit at this terrific Wedding Show please contact reservations on FINE DINING SPA & BEAUTY CENTRE CONFERENCE & BANQUETING January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 67

70 THE PERFECT VENUE FOR YOUR WEDDING Licensed for ceremonies Beautiful setting and grounds for photographs Banqueting facilities for guests Seasonal special offers available To arrange an appointment please contact Natalie Johnson on The Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG T: F: E: Your wedding day is special. The Dower House Hotel is special. Stunning grounds, chic romantic rooms and bridal suites, bespoke menus and exceptional service from beginning to end The Dower House Hotel will help you create magic memories of a wonderful day. For more information or for a copy of our wedding brochure please call us today on or visit THE DOWER HOUSE HOTEL Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6PY A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World Your dream day With magnificent grounds and an unsurpassed beauty, Stapleford Park offers a truly magnificent backdrop for your dream day to become a reality. Set in rolling Leicestershire countryside, Stapleford Park is every bride s dream - whether a lavish grand wedding reception or a more intimate service with family and friends. Wedding Show - Sunday 11th March 2012 If you would like further information, contact us on or visit 68 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

71 The Perfect Venue for your reception... Receptions arranged to the finest of detail by our friendly, professional staff All food prepared & cooked in house by qualified chefs Idyllic riverside setting in 4 acres of trees Self-contained function suite - licensed for large en suite rooms Parking for 100, just off the A46 bypass The Pyewipe Saxilby Road, Lincoln enquiries@pyewipe.co.uk Sara & Robert welcome you LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE THE COUNTY S FAVOURITE MAGAZINE present a Wedding Fair at Washingborough Hall Hotel Sunday March 25th 2012 Washingborough Hall Hotel Country House Hotel and Restaurant Church Hill, Washingborough, Lincoln LN4 1BE 10am to 3pm Offering modern and traditional cakes and flavours produced to the highest of standards. Choose from beautiful handmade sugar flowers,innovative novelties or stunning Belgian chocolate designs created to meet your individual requirements. From design to delivery. The Classic We are now trading from: 9 Dower House Square, Bawtry, Doncaster DN10 6LS & Contemporary Cake Co. offers a first class personal service. Special Offer Free Delivery and Set up worth Speak to Sonya on or see our amazing creations online at January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 69

72 WEDDINGS Continued from page 66 Burghley House Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY T: Burghley House in Stamford, South Lincolnshire boasts superb Elizabethan architecture. Its fairytale roofline overlooking beautiful gardens provides the perfect backdrop to your wedding ceremony and reception. For a truly memorable wedding Burghley can be yours for a whole day and evening. Splendid and elegant rooms in this magnificent setting are available for your wedding ceremony and right through to late night partying. Create your own unique wedding at Burghley and choose the location for your wedding ceremony from our three licensed rooms, including the romantic Summerhouse for an intimate civil ceremony of up to twenty people. The Dower House Hotel Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa LN10 6PY T: The Dower House Hotel is an elegant and intimate country house hotel, full of character and charm. Situated by the first fairway of the Bracken Course at Woodhall Spa, surrounded by two acres of tranquil gardens set in beautiful woodland, and approached by a tree-lined private road, the hotel s idyllic setting is the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding. There s a delightful choice of setting, whether your wedding is a small intimate affair or a larger celebration. The atmosphere at The Dower House Hotel creates a sense of romance and charm. Outside, the grounds provide the ultimate backdrop for your wedding photography. The Petwood Hotel Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QG T: The Petwood has built an outstanding reputation as one of the premier venues in Lincolnshire for hosting weddings and special events. As well as providing a beautiful setting in which to host your event, The Petwood Hotel has many years of experience in planning weddings. The Petwood has two rooms which are licensed for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, the Drawing Room which can accommodate 100 guests and the Woodland Suite which can accommodate 160 guests. For wedding receptions the Petwood suite and Woodland Suite are suited to larger gatherings and the Garden Room is suitable for intimate wedding groups. Charlotte House The Lawns, Union Rd, Lincoln LN1 3BJ T: Charlotte House Hotel is the perfect venue for both your wedding ceremony and reception. Located in Lincoln s historic Cathedral Quarter directly opposite Lincoln Castle, the hotel enjoys an enviable location and is surrounded by eight acres of landscaped gardens which includes the Joseph Banks conservatory and the John Dawber walled gardens. The hotel boasts a wealth of rooms couples can choose from for the wedding service and reception. Licensed rooms for civil ceremonies include the Orangery, a contemporary structure with a two-storey glass wall and the Library, a charming room with hints of art deco. For wedding receptions the hotel has many rooms including The Library, The Terrace, The Marquee and The Orangery. The Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN T: Weddings at the Lincoln Hotel are an exclusive affair. Its location in the historic Bailgate area of the city, with the magnificent Cathedral as a backdrop, makes for a perfect setting. There is a choice of reception rooms to host your perfect wedding day, from the intimate Spires Room to the Long Room with its magnificent views of Lincoln Cathedral. The hotel uses local produce to make a selection of menus for the wedding breakfast which can be tried before the big day. The hotel has rooms to suit your requirements whether you choose a small, intimate affair or a large reception. 70 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

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76 COUNTY PEOPLE County hockey star anticipatesthehomeadvantage I like the open space, and the county has definitely been a large part of my life. Africa was already in my blood, and Lincolnshire is very different to Kenya, but both have that element of space. There is definitely a similarity. Words: Steve Gibbs Great Britain Hockey While perhaps unwittingly creating a new marketing campaign for Visit Lincolnshire, Team GB hockey player Crista Cullen succinctly remembers a childhood split between our own sprawling fenlands and the savannahs of Kenya. Such an environment proved conducive to a burgeoning athletic talent who has grown up to be a key CRISTA CULLEN member of the team looking to take Olympic gold at London Up until now, they ve been so near and yet so far, with a series of European Championship and Commonwealth Games bronze medals, but Cullen is confident of taking that next step. We are one of the only team sports expected to earn Great Britain a medal and I think that s a realistic ask, she said. We just need to make sure that we do the business. Any medal is a great achievement, but when you re a little kid and you dream of going to an Olympic Games, you don t dream of being third. It s always your anthem that is playing. We have been in a lot of semi-finals and not come up trumps. That is an incredibly frustrating place to be, said Crista, but you learn so much more about your team and the personalities when you lose. If I have to lose every semi-final to get to London and win that gold medal, then so be it. All the pain will be worthwhile. Born in Boston, and lodging with a guardian on his farm near the town during her time at Oakham School, Cullen was born into a very sporting family. With a golfing father, a mother who was a professional squash player and a brother who has played international rugby for Kenya, she took full advantage of the opportunities afforded by her African upbringing. My parents never pushed me into anything, ever, explained Crista. It was very much me being slightly bossy and bolshy that got me into sport. It didn t matter which sport I was going to be involved in, I just loved being outside. I played lots of sports at school, but I got involved in hockey quite early and decided that I wanted to be part of a team. Having my mates around me and enjoying experiences as a group became more important to me, so I decided that hockey was what I wanted to go for. And it seemed to be the one that took off for me right place, right time and in front of the right people. I was very lucky. 150 international caps and two appearances in the annual World Hockey All-Star Team later, to suggest that luck played more than a fleeting part in her success seems perhaps overly modest. A strong defender, blessed with great pace and agility, and famously adept at short corners the sport s key set-piece Cullen hopes to follow in some revered but increasingly distant footsteps. The 1988 and 1992 Olympics proved highpoints for British hockey, as the teams led by Sean Kerly and Jane Sixsmith brought home medals from Seoul and Barcelona. The sport has endured a somewhat lower profile since then, but 2012 (along with a new long-term sponsorship deal with bankers Investec) provides the perfect platform for all minority sports to grab headlines. It s a huge boost, said Crista. Kerly and Sixsmith became household names and it s important for the sport that we get medals. There s no getting away from it consistent performances and winning medals is how you gain public recognition. So we need to ensure that we perform consistently throughout 2012 and build on our previous successes. Her training schedule continues to increase in intensity during the first half of 2012, including the vital Champions Trophy tournament in Argentina in

77 COUNTY PEOPLE hockeyimages.co.uk CRISTA IN ACTION January following almost immediately after a winter training camp in the December sunshine of San Diego. However, at odds with many people s perceptions of an Olympic athlete, Cullen continues to balance her hockey commitments for Leicester and Great Britain with a day job in sports recruitment. Unfortunately hockey is not something that people can generally make a living from, she explained, although a number of the GB team are now full-time. I took the decision that I wanted to do things that other twenty-six-yearolds do get themselves on the property ladder, have fun with my work colleagues and not come out of an Olympic Games without any sort of work experience. My bosses have really supported me, but since October I ve had to reduce my hours. I love having the balance between my real life and my training schedule, but it isn t realistic in the build-up to an Olympic Games. London, of course, will come around almost too quickly, and every athlete can only hope that their preparation pays off. Having already come this far, the motivation and sacrifice required to make sure it s alright on the night are reassuringly familiar to Cullen. I think most athletes would say that there s an element of self-drive, to do that extra training if you really want it. No matter what anybody says, if you really want to do something, you train hard enough and grab it with both hands. It would be so frustrating to ever be in that position, if somebody told you that one day you could play for England, and then you don t pursue it. You never want to have that element of what if? what if I had really gone out there and trained hard? Then again, the prospect of a sold-out Olympic Park hockey venue, with the increased levels of expectation always placed on the hosts, might be a scary prospect to some. Home advantage isn t daunting, it s like having an extra man on the field to carry us through, said Crista. The hockeyimages.co.uk atmosphere is going to be electric. It s a beautiful arena and it s what gets you out of bed in the morning and makes you train so hard. I can only dream of what a 16,000 capacity crowd shouting for Great Britain will be like. It s going to be a unique experience and we have to embrace it. A gold medal would represent so much more than personal achievement for a team apparently ready to peak at just the right time. Crista is well aware of the legacy it would create for everybody involved in the sport. We need people to pick up hockey sticks again. We are a huge participatory sport but we could still have more, she added, preparing to return to the photographer s studio for another afternoon of promotion shots that will hopefully push the sport further into the public s consciousness. Our success would ultimately filter through to grassroots level, and that s what really matters. They are our Olympians of the future and we need those kids who have the talent and the drive to be in our sport. We need people to be enjoying the sport, to have the role models and the training from the elite players to give them experience of something that I have grown to love so much. THE GREAT BRITAIN HOCKEY TEAM, CRISTA THIRD FROM THE RIGHT

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80 EQUESTRIAN LIFE SHEEPGATE EQUESTRIAN Equestrian Life in the county... So, here we are at the start of another year and a very special one as we look forward to the Olympics being held in this country for the first time in sixty-four years. UNSUNG SCURRY HEROES Did you know that Team Davenport from Manby has been representing Britain in scurry driving for the last five years? The unsung heroes, Jeff and Carole Davenport and their driver, Jenny Mountain, had a great year in 2011, never missing out on a top ten spot in any of the competitions they entered, including those held overseas. In fact they have been placed in the top ten in every competition for the last five years! Their latest success was in the Netherlands at Brabanthallen, where they competed with their two sets of ponies, Song and Dance and Wait and See. Jenny Mountain drove Song and Dance to an exciting second place and the title of Reserve European Champion. Carole Davenport was very close behind and took fourth spot. Team Davenport are great ambassadors for both the sport and the county and could do with some extra support in the way of sponsorship. If anyone feels they can help please call Dates for your diary January th Winter Dressage at Sheepgate EC. Tel: th & Show Jumping at Faldingworth 8th EC.Tel: th Show Jumping at Arena UK. Tel: th Winter Dressage at Sheepgate EC. Tel: th Affiliated Dressage at Arena UK. Tel: th Happy Hour School Hire Sheepgate EC. Tel: th Unaffiliated Dressage at Arena UK. Tel th & Show Jumping ponies at Arena 15th UK. Tel: th Have A Go Show at Sheepgate EC. Tel: th Laura Payne Sports Therapy Clinic at Sheepgate EC. Tel: th & Laura Payne Equine & Human 20th Sports Therapy at Sheepgate 21st & Affiliated dressage at Sheepgate 22nd EC Tel: nd Burton Point-to-Point at North Carlton. Tel: Bernard Bale SpOtliGHt ON BROOk HOUSE FaRm Brook House Farm is a British Horses Society approved riding school and livery yard, and an official Pony Club centre set in the Lincolnshire Wolds. The Brook House BHSAI qualified instructors supervise all riding activities and liveries, and there is full insurance for all riders aged four and over. The fairly recently opened 25m x 40m Undercover Riding Hall is now used for most riding activities, affording safe riding all year round. Lessons and hacks are available as normal during most holiday periods with lessons offered all weekday evenings up until 8pm if necessary. There is also a regular dressage evening every Thursday with instructor Amy Miller. Brook House Farm also offers full, part or working livery with good sized stables, plenty of grass paddocks and tender loving care. Liveries can also use the all-weather school and sand school by prior arrangement. If you would like to know more then give them a ring on or drop in for a chat and a look around. 22nd National Hunt Racing at Market Rasen. Tel: nd Show Jumping at Faldingworth EC.Tel: th Affiliated Dressage at Arena UK. Tel: th & Show Jumping at Arena UK. 29th Tel: th Claire Saunders Pilates on the Wobble Board at Sheepgate EC. Tel: th Unaffiliated Winter Dressage at Sheepgate EC. Tel: LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

81 EQUESTRIAN LIFE Times have changed... It really doesn t seem possible that Christmas has been and gone for another year and here we are in January making all sorts of promises for this brand new year. As our lives get busier and busier, technology moves forward at a rapid rate and I really question how we will all be feeling in only five years time when I consider the many changes over the last few years. I think back to my early days of riding when I was a regular client at the local riding school and I was involved in the weekly ride for my age and ability but how things have now changed. Horses and ponies seem to be within the reach of so many more people, many more are buying them and keeping them at their own homes and the youngsters today seem to have been brought up with much more emphasis on one-to-one instruction A year to remember We can all look back and consider how things used to be but at this time of year the priority must be on the way forward. The 2012 Olympics is the buzz word in equestrian circles and the London Olympics are set to make this New Year a very special one. The preparations have been in the pipeline for many years already but the real countdown is now on. As a busy show organizer I cannot even start to consider how many thousands of people they have involved in making this a successful event. WhAt does 2012 have in store for you? We all make them and I dare say we all break them! January is a time for making our New Year resolutions and then believe that we will do them all. Of course you know only too well that you really don t have a hope of continuing as you started. I will be on time, I will keep my office tidy, I will be more patient, I will clean my car every now and then (at all would be a real improvement!). However if you just manage to make one resolution that you stick to all year then that is real progress! Keep it simple, don t be too hard on yourself and remember it s the thought that counts! Good luck for the year ahead whatever you and your horse are doing. I hope to see many of you at Sheepgate Equestrian in the near future Happy New Year to you all! Further details can be found at Tel: (office hours) sarah@sheepgate.co.uk Wrap up warm this winter... Outdoor & country clothing for ALL the family SHEEPGATE Tack & Togs SALE starts Tues 27th Dec Jackets, fleeces, shirts, trousers, kids clothes, footwear and much more! Everything for horse and rider too! Browse our extensive showroom Open 7 days a week Well worth the journey! Just off the A52 at Leverton (follow the brown tourism signs) Leverton, Boston PE22 0AS tel: Ariat, Cavallo, Dubarry, Gersemi, Joules, Pikeur, Toggi and much more January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 79

82 SOCIAL LIFE New Honda Civic special preview The eagerly awaited all-new Honda Civic was available to view at the region s Vertu Honda dealerships in Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Mansfield and Retford, two months prior to the official launch. Over 400 people attended the special preview evenings, taking the opportunity to be the first people in the UK to see the ninth generation British-built Civic. Along with the opportunity to experience the car, they also received a comprehensive overview of the Civic, going back in time to the first model, launched in 1972 and then brought right up to date with the new model, with a presentation by the Honda Institute. The evening was rounded off with a selection of retro food classics with a modern twist, provided by the Black Pepper Mint Food Co. The new Civic will return to the showrooms in January, although orders for the new model are now being taken, along with test drive bookings. Call your local Vertu Honda dealership for further details. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS APPEARED IN OUR SOCIAL LIFE PAGES PLEASE CALL CLARE HARDWICK ON LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

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84 THE GUNROOM Shooting times... Welcome to another year and a chance for the spotlight to be turned on shooting sports and disciplines as the Olympics approach. We have a number of shooting stars from our county who are likely to be competing and interest in shooting continues to grow. So shooting in Lincolnshire, including archery, is in a very healthy state as we start 2012 and everything points to this being one of the best years ever for success among the experienced shots and for the sport to grow even more popular in all its elements. Here s to 2012 then! Felix Bartlett IN OUR SIGHTS... FEN CLAY Fen Clay, near Sibsey, has been established for many years, having formerly been known as The White Hart Clay Pigeon Club. The club caters for all kinds of shooters from the complete novice to higher levels. Fen Clay prides itself on a friendly atmosphere with rules that are not too rigid, but always in the realms of safety. The club offers shoot sporting discipline and provides a forty-bird shoot twice a morning with a coffee break in between and a chance to change the course for the second round. The club holds full exemption with Lincolnshire Police and so is able to loan guns and equipment and sell ammunition to shooters. Anyone can have a go, as the aim is to increase interest in clay shooting and gain members to enjoy the sport rather than concentrating on competition success. Fen Clay has full CPSA affiliation and therefore has a committee and safety officers on hand. The club caters for everything from corporate days to coaching and encouraging youngsters from the age of six years, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fen Clay can be found off the A16 near Sibsey, along Suttling Dales Lane. Currently the club has fortysix members and rising with an average turnout of thirty plus and new members are, of course, very welcome. More details are available from the secretary, Dennis Fowler on or fowlden@hotmail.com. In order to shoot in a BFTA sanctioned event you must become a member of the association, at which time you will be given a grade. This grade is based upon your performance over a six-month period and ensures that competitors shoot against others of a similar ability. The BFTA also organises several major open championship events including the BFTA Championships, BFTA Masters and European Field Target Championships. The European Championships are held each year at the Midland Game Fair and is considered to be the world s most competitive field target event. More information and contacts are available on DID YOU KNOW? When the modern Olympics began in 1896 in Athens, sixtyone competitors took part in the shooting events. Some fifty of them represented Greece! Only six other countries took part, including two shooters from Great Britain. There were five golds up for grabs - Greece won three and the USA won two. Denmark took a silver and two bronze medals but nobody else featured in the medals ceremonies.

85 THE GUNROOM Are you ready for... the British Shooting Show 2012 The fourth annual British Shooting Show takes place next month at the Newark Showground, on 25th and 26th February and looks set to be even bigger than the record-breaking, mammoth 2011 show. With 160,000 sq ft of shotguns, rifles, airguns and accessories the show has grown incredibly in just a few years and the 2012 has even more exhibitors and attractions than ever before. Visitors travelled from all over the country for last year s show and there were attractions for all ages and all experience levels so this really was, and is, a family day out. More details in next month s edition of the Gun Room but don t forget to put the dates in your diary. This is a very special show to get us off to a flying start in this very special year. Countryside AlliAnCe Chief executive leaves her post The Countryside Alliance announced last month that its chief executive, Alice Barnard, is to quit her role, only fourteen months after her appointment. Mrs Barnard, who was previously the director of the organisation s eastern region, will take up a new role as the chief executive of a leading education charity. In a statement, she said: My five years at the Alliance have been some of the best years of my life, and I would not leave the organisation if I didn t feel that the opportunity that presented itself to me was one that I could not miss out on. I am confident that the organisation will go from strength to strength, and I will continue to be a vocal supporter of the Alliance and its aims. The CA says it will be kept on a firm footing during Mrs Barnard s period of notice and that activities will continue as normal, smoothing the transition to the new chief executive. The organisation s chairman, Kate Hoey, said: The whole board is very sorry to see Alice leave and we wish her well in the exciting opportunity that she is taking up. Under her leadership, the Countryside Alliance has been reinvigorated and resourced to continue to push the positive case for the countryside, and to fight its many threats. Alice leaves the organisation in great shape to continue that fight with a growing membership, a growing strength and a growing conviction. The board wishes Alice every success with her future endeavours. One of the many functions of the CA is the protection of wildlife and country sports and activities in a very pro-active way, a style which will continue under a new chief executive. Pigeon guns With the season coming to an end a lot of people move onto pigeon shooting and decoys. I am often asked which are the best guns for this and I tell people to stick with the same gun they have used during the season but use a slightly heavier cartridge such as five-shot, as pigeons can take a lot of shot. Many people who shoot pigeons usually go for a semi-automatic which gives the option of three shots, and when pigeons are coming thick and fast the threeshot is always an advantage. The semi-auto market has increased greatly and now there are a lot of good utility models available from as little as 300 that will do the job adequately. Still the old favourites are the Remington 1100 and Browning A5, however these days people tend to use the Beretta, Benelli and Turkish made semi-autos such as the Escort. When buying a semi-auto it should be remembered that the 28 handles like a 30 gun, as the receiver is longer from the trigger to bear the cartridges. Again a good second-hand semi-auto is worth buying if you are unsure whether it will be used for shooting pigeons; then if it does not prove satisfactory there is not as big a loss as there would be with a new gun. The three guns I would recommend would be an Escort semi-auto starting at 450, the Winchester semi-auto starting at 850 and the new Beretta A400 lightweight which starts at 1,250. Please contact us for further details. Elderkin & Son (Gunmakers) Ltd Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1TG, UK Tel: Fax: Open Saturday Closed Thursday Website: william@elderkin.co.uk January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 83

86 Business NEWS Press for compensation Holland Brothers Outer Circle Road, Lincoln LN2 4HW Tel: (01522) Fax: (01522) Send us your news to: COMPENSATION FOR PRESSURE SORE VICTIM HIGHLIGHTS NURSING FAILURES The Lincolnshire and Yorkshire law firm Bridge McFarland says a recent case settled on behalf of a Grimsby victim of pressure sores is an example of the increasing number of claims being brought by patients who have suffered from negligence in hospitals or care homes. Bridge McFarland medical negligence specialist, Lorraine Taylor said: All patients and their families should be aware that pressure sores, often known as bedsores, are definitely not an inevitable consequence of a hospital or care home stay. In fact, the opposite is true and they are almost always a result of negligence. They can leave a sufferer in agony and have serious long-term effects. Miss Taylor said that pressure sore victims from Newcastle to Cornwall had been seeking Bridge McFarland s help since the firm launched a specialist website People sometimes talk disparagingly about our so-called compensation culture but, in our experience, many people take action in the hope that their claim will lead to change so that other people do not have to go through the same pain and agony. Although a successful claim does not guarantee that a hospital or care home will improve its LORRAiNE TAyLOR systems and care, we must hope that the sheer number of claims being brought will put pressure on the health authorities to act. People who have suffered pressure sores following a stay in hospital or a care home can contact Lorraine Taylor on How can you grow your business? Talk to Shaping your tomorrow today Offices in: Boston, Grantham, Lincoln, Louth, Melton Mowbray, Newark, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding and Stamford 84 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

87 RENEWABLE ENERGY Invest in green power top ten tips When installing Solar panels 1 Ask someone who already has the panels to recommend an installer. 2 If ethics are important to you, you can check out the Ethical Consumer report at org/buyersguides/energy/ SolarPVpanels.aspx 3 Do not automatically accept the first panels an installer suggests the technology is advancing very quickly and the proportions of different models will influence the generation capacity you can fit on the same roof area. 4 Do not be overly charmed by sales people it is their job to be convincing. 5 Ensure your installer holds a valid MCS certification. You need this to claim your FIT. See www. microgenerationcertification.org 6 Consider your own priorities. If you have a garden area likely to be affected by construction, you may wish to schedule works for autumn or winter to minimise damage. 7 If you live in a Conservation Area ensure your installation will comply with the additional criteria that make installation permitted. See 8 If you want peace of mind contact your District Council Planning Office and extract a written confirmation that your planned works are permitted. Building control may ask for proof that your roof is strong enough. 9 If the agreed schedule starts to slip, make it clear to your installers what your final acceptable completion date is. Let them know if they do not meet this, you will consider them to be in breach of contract. 10 Use the web there are plenty of great news stories and helpful advice out there but do check the dates. Supplied by Helen Whittle Scenergy offering quality and experience Long established Louth based electrical engineers Seymour & Castle Ltd led the way by being the first large electrical contractor in Lincolnshire to expand their business into the renewable technologies sector, when setting up Scenergy in Scenergy has full MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) accreditation and REAL (Renewable Energy Assurance Limited) membership for solar PV system design and installation, enabling clients to take advantage of the Government backed Feedin Tariff (FIT) scheme. This is currently being reviewed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change and it is expected to confirm a reduction in the FIT to a maximum level of 21p/kwh for domestic installations. However, these payments are guaranteed for twenty-five years, index linked and tax free. The return on investing in a solar PV system can still be as high as nine per cent. Businesses and farms etc can also still benefit from good returns as daytime usage is effectively discounted by the FIT rate, producing similar returns in many cases a considerable improvement on what most banks are currently offering! Scenergy is developing its business into other cost effective energy saving technologies such as Voltage Optimisation, which can cut up to ten per cent from your electricity bill. LED lighting systems are also becoming more economically viable and therefore increasingly popular. For more information regarding Solar PV systems, please see www. scenergy.co.uk ap ServiceS has it all under one roof Local heating company, AP Services (Louth) Ltd, has been awarded a prestigious accreditation for its work installing renewable energy in homes and businesses. The firm is now an MCS approved installer of solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and biomass heating systems. The certificate of approval endorses January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 85

88 ADVERTORIAL Five reasons why solar panels are an excellent investment 1. IT S STILL HELPING TO SAVE THE PLANET. Solar panels on an average family home can save more than two tonnes of carbon dioxide per year the equivalent of flying from East Midlands Airport to Mallorca and back nearly six times. 2. IT S STILL A SOUND INVESTMENT Freewatt s solar panels are among the most efficient available on the market today and calculations done by the company show the payback period to be just over ten years. That is three times better than even the leading savings account. 3. IT HELPS WITH THE SALE OF YOUR HOUSE The independent Energy Saving Trust says homes with solar panels sell thirty per cent quicker than those without and buyers will pay more. 4. YOUR OWN ENERGY BILLS WILL REDUCE With fuel prices expected to soar in the coming months, one of the big benefits is the lowering of your own electricity bill. Freewatt estimates that an average family home can save nearly 240 per year on their bill. 5. YOU WILL GENERATE YOUR OWN ELECTRICITY AND SELL IT Homeowners with solar panels generate their own power during daylight so won t be affected by power cuts. They can also sell surplus electricity back to the energy company for around 60 a year. solar photovoltaics: the new generation of electricity production So there are excellent reasons to install PV on your home. But why use Freewatt? The company, based in Stow, has been established for nearly four years, has a turnover of close to 4 million, employs twenty-four people and has led the largest installations in the region. In 2009 Freewatt installed the largest solar PV system on a listed building in the UK and is now recognised by English Heritage as a listed building specialist. All their technology is imported from the leading-edge manufacturers in Germany and their panels generate well above the industry standard. For more information on Freewatt or to get a free quote/visit please contact: Freewatt Ltd, Tel: or info@freewatt.co.uk freewatt, stow, lincoln t: e: info@freewatt.co.uk 86 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

89 their supply, design, installation and commissioning of green technologies. Being a member of MCS enables the customer to save and earn money as part of the Government s Renewable Heat Incentive and the Feed-in Tariff schemes. AP Services (Louth) Ltd is also a member of the REAL Assurance scheme, assuring customers high-quality standards of installations for renewable energy products. This friendly Louth based firm has over thirty years experience in the service and repair of heaters, boilers and the installation of oil tanks. Company owner, Adrian Smiler Hutson has seen the firm go from strength to strength. The firm now has eight employees looking after heaters and boilers in many schools, hospitals and commercial premises along with many domestic dwellings. The company covers Louth, Grimsby, Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, Lincoln, Boston, Skegness and surrounding areas. AP Services (Louth) Ltd is Gas Safe registered to service and repair gas appliances and OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) registered to service and repair oil appliances and install oil tanks. The company s vans are well stocked with many spares enabling the majority of repairs to be carried out upon the first visit. Solar thermal, solar photovoltaic and biomass heating systems can be seen in operation at the company premises by making an appointment. Solar PV System Design & Installation Call us today for a free site survey and quote Tel: info@scenergy.co.uk Web: Louth, Lincolnshire Boiler maintenance Biomass Boilers solar panel service & installation photovoltaic panel installation domestic & commercial services repairs landlords oil - gas - lpg commercial catering January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 87

90 BELLEAU KITCHEN SOFT WHITE BREAD ROLLS A seasonal soup This month Dominic Franks has recipes for an economical, warming meal perfect to fight off winter s chill. TURNIP, WATERCRESS AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP Words and photographs: Dominic Franks As with many of us at the start of a new year, health and budget are my key considerations but I m also keen on setting new culinary challenges. So this month I ve tasked myself with making a tasty and filling soup, but also baking some yummy bread rolls as a perfect accompaniment. A decent soft white bread roll is a challenge I have wanted to conquer for a while. TURNIP, WATERCRESS AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP This soup is something my grandma used to make and it s a wonderful old recipe I ve not seen anywhere since. Using three simple ingredients it s amazingly tasty and is great for using up any Silton or other blue cheese left over from the Christmas period. Ingredients: 1 medium onion chopped 7 medium turnips peeled and chopped 2 large bunches of watercress 2 pints of good quality vegetable stock Blue cheese to taste (I m using a local Cote Hill Blue) Butter and olive oil Method: Melt the butter with a little olive oil in a large pan, add the onions and let them sweat for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the turnips, stir and cover and sauté gently until soft. Add the stock and simmer for 20 minutes, then add the watercress and blue cheese and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Whiz in a blender or use a hand blender until smooth. EASY BUT UTTERLY DIVINE SOFT WHITE BREAD ROLLS The non-traditional low-knead method behind these rolls may seem a little odd but believe me it works exceptionally well. And if like me you re new to the breadmaking world, they are a great way to ease yourself in. I promise you you ll never look at another bread recipe again! Ingredients: 400g strong white bread flour 1 teaspoon fast action yeast 1 teaspoon salt 300ml warm water A plain vegetable oil for kneading Method: Put the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl, pour on the warm water and stir everything together into a sticky shaggy mess. Cover with a tea towel and leave for 10 minutes. Lightly oil your work surface, tip the dough out and knead the dough very gently for 8 turns (stretch, heel of hand, turn, stretch, heel of hand, turn etc). Return the dough to the bowl and cover repeat the simple knead and leave process twice more. Return the dough to the bowl and leave for 45 minutes or until doubled in size. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and with slightly oiled hands roll them out into a ball. Place them onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and let them rest and rise again for 45 minutes. Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with golden linseeds. Bake in a hot oven (200C) for 25 minutes. Serve warm with the soup and don t forget to eat and of course, enjoy! Check out my blog for more recipes: belleaukitchen.blogspot.com 88 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

91 Prize Crossword Complete the Coffee Break Crossword competition and you could WIN a 20 book voucher ACROSS 1 the time when an event happened (4) 4 being shrewd (6) 7 the festival of Christ s nativity (9) 8 to take part in a race, election, etc (3) 9 acuteness of perception (11) 11 a stupid clumsy person (3) 14 to make or pass laws (9) 15 to drive a hard bargain (6) 16 a city district of central London now noted for restaurants and nightclubs (4) Wordturn DOWN 2 to stick or to cling (6) 3 to prepare a text for publication (4) 4 that may be ascribes or imputes (11) 5 former communist country officially dissolved 31 December 1991 (4) 6 in a level and regular way (6) 9 whiskey distilled in Scotland (6) 10 straw used as cover for roofs or stacks (6) 12 flat paving stone (4) 13 a large mountain system in south-central Europe (4) LAST MONTH S ANSWERS Across: 5 Testimony, 7 Poop, 8 Tassel, 9 Cigar, 10 Deter, 13 Strain, 15 Fish, 16 Inventory Down: 1 Negotiate, 2 Utopia, 3 Empty, 4 Onus, 6 Necessary, 11 Effete, 12 Inlet, 14 acne In Wordturn, both the first and last letters are the same for both five letter words. 1 1 He felt it must be in error.ondres Estates Ltd......Londres.s...s...s...s...s...s......s... e Red Lion, a g...sg... g..g...g...g...gs...g...g......g...s...g...g...s..g...g...g...s..g...g...s...g......g...g... Londres,......g...g......s s...g.....g g...g...s....s...g...g.s...g s...g...g g g..g...g...g.g...s... e Red Lion...s... g g g..g......g......s...g g...g..g......g... Bookings/Enquiries For what she would heap up LAST MONTH S ANSWERS: SLaCk & SLINk Send your completed Coffee Break Crossword entry with your name, address and address to: Coffee Break Crossword No. 133, Lincolnshire Life, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW. Closing date: 6th January The first correct entry drawn will win a 20 book voucher - good luck! If you do not wish to cut the page out of your magazine we will accept photocopies or in writing on the back of a postcard or sealed envelope. Usual rules apply - the Editor s decision is final. The Lincolnshire Life Crossword and Wordturn are created and compiled by Baron Barrymore Halpenny TM & Copyright 2011 Baron Halpenny. January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 89

92 FOOD HEROES Tastes of Lincolnshire, sponsors of Lincolnshire Life s Taste of Excellence Stokes High Bridge Café occupies one of Lincoln s most iconic and historic locations. The sixteenth century, black and white timber frame building sits overlooking views of the Witham and the Glory Hole on the High Street and is an instantly recognisable landmark in the city centre. What many do not appreciate is that Stokes of Lincoln has operated its café here since 1937 and the delicious coffee LEFT TO RIGHT: DAVID PEEL WITH NICK AND ADRIAN Blend of brothers Caroline Bingham went to meet the present day family members who are behind Stokes of Lincoln aroma which wafts into the street has been enjoyed by generations of Lincolnites. Originally founded as a grocer s on Guildhall Street in 1902 by Robert William Stokes, it was his own passionate interest in tea and coffee which was to shape and make a name for the business. Robert s skill as a roaster and blender was renowned and as well as opening a café in Bailgate, he sold his teas and coffees over the counter and to other businesses. Now the third and fourth generations of the family run the company and are the guardians of its 110-year reputation for selling and serving only the freshest and finest teas, coffees and produce. David Peel, the grandson of Robert William Stokes, has worked in the business all his life and although semi-retired he comes in most days to help his two sons, Adrian and Nick, with running the business. Adrian began to learn the skills of roasting and blending when he joined the company aged fifteen. They may have invested in a new state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, emission reducing Smart Roast in April 2011 but it is still the experience and knowledge of the blender which is necessary to gain the consistency of the product and anticipate the trends in the public s taste and preferences. Beans are bought in bulk quantities, usually twice a year, and the company s processing store and head office on Mint Lane houses not only these sacks of green beans but is the location for all processing and packaging. As a natural product, the beans, their water content and their resulting taste after roasting each have their own profile depending on provenance. The Smart Roast can automate much of the process and economise on power and emissions but it is still only tasting that can validate a blend. Sourcing and buying is handled by Nick and is from plantations all over the world, but especially Africa and South America. Nick came home to Lincolnshire and joined the family business eight years ago after a successful career as a dancer. Classically trained, his ballet career took him all over the globe and included membership of companies in Canada and Europe. His work has also included West End musicals and TV choreography. Nick still teaches dance but his role with Stokes has been focused on sourcing and buying, the retail activities of the company and developing the products across their outlets. 90 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

93 HIGH BRIDGE CAFÉ, LINCOLN ADRIAN OVERSEES THE SMART ROASTER Stokes High Bridge Café was one of the first establishments to embrace local sourcing as a member of Tastes of Lincolnshire. Its menus, under the development of general manager, Jean-Sebastien Braen, include up to ninetyfive per cent fine locally sourced ingredients, served in a menu that has a mix of traditional favourites including hot lunches, sandwiches, cakes and pastries and other dishes that reflect today s contemporary tastes. From breakfast through to a champagne afternoon tea for two at 40, Stokes High Bridge Café s two dining rooms and coffee shop is open seven days a week serving freshly prepared food. And now Nick has undertaken a new venture for Stokes with the launch of Stokes at The Collection. The purpose-built café is located to the side of the museum s foyer on Danes Terrace, Lincoln and is in a contemporary, open plan space. Jean-Sebastien has created a new menu for Stokes at The Collection including freshly made crepes with a choice of savoury or sweet fillings, piping hot soft pouch paninis, mouthwatering red velvet cake and of course the signature Stokes teas and coffees. High Bridge Café has its own dedicated coffee blend and more exclusive ones have been developed for The Collection. The present trend is for more fruity flavours in coffee and the newly launched Perk-Up, pre-ground blend includes beans STOKES AT THE COLLECTION from El Salvador and beans with the necessary acidic edge sourced from Malawi. There has been plenty of work for Stokes tasting groups to make sure that the blend was hitting the spot. The retail sale of Perk-Up was launched before Christmas and the blend is available to buy from a growing number of farm shops and delicatessens as well as online and in the cafés. There is also an espresso blend called Full of Beans which can be ground at home. Nick has expanded into retail to bring Stokes coffees into people s homes as well as more outlets. There is barista training available at the Mint Lane head office and in-store demonstrations to support the sales process through these new venues. Consistency in quality has been part of the recipe for success that has already seen Stokes serve Lincoln so successfully during the last century. Now the Peel family are continuing this proud heritage with menus and flavours for the twenty-first century. Stokes of Lincoln THE NEW RETAIL BLENDS

94 THREEKINGHAM SLEAFORD LINCOLNSHIRE NG34 0AU TELEPHONE: AWARD WINNING FOOD & CASK ALES THE THREE KINGS COUNTRY INN & RESTAURANT How to find us: Three Kings Inn is a historical coaching inn, located in the beautiful village of Threekingham of Lincolnshire, just off A42 Boston to Grantham Road, approximately 7 miles south of Sleaford. FOLLOW THE BROWN TOURIST SIGNS OFF THE MAIN ROAD Opening Times: Tuesday Sunday 12 noon 3pm, 6pm 11pm Mondays closed (Except Bank Holidays) Food is served: 12 noon 2pm, 6pm 9pm (8.30pm Sundays) TASTE OUR AWARD WINNING MENU COUNTRY INN & RESTAURANT TASTES OF LINCOLNSHIRE Specialising in Fresh Grimsby Fish, Poultry & Game, Tender Matured Steaks. THE FIVE BELLS LS BASSINGHAM SING AM 17 High Street, Bassingham Telephone Taste of Excellence Gold Citation Winner. A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK Traditional Sunday Lunch served from 12 noon till 7pm. Choose from roast beef, pork, turkey or lamb. Booking recommended for Sunday lunch. The lunchtime & early evening special menu available Monday - Friday Fish Night Every Friday Evening Now open from 5pm on Fridays Open all day Saturday & Sunday Christmas and New Years parties available The STableS bistro FAMILY BUSINESS The Stables, our brand new restaurant offering a comprehensive menu to suit all tastes. All food is cooked to the highest standard, using locally sourced produce of the highest quality. The Stables offers a traditional pub menu incorporating fresh fish and local meat along with all the expected pub favorites including a traditional Sunday roast and a daily specials board which as much as possible are prepared from fresh local produce by our team of chefs. The Stables is also available for private hire functions. The Courtyard at The Dying Gladiator, Bigby Street, Brigg For reservations phone Fully licensed 27 YEARS TRADING A relaxing way to enjoy good food The new owners of a lovely old country inn hope it will become the place to be for the best in relaxed dining. Paul and Lorraine Willoughby already have many years experience in the licensed trade. They have a first-class reputation as owners of the well-established Brownlow Arms in the nearby village of Hough-on-the-Hill, which they will continue to run. The Hare And Hounds in Fulbeck offers equally high standards of hospitality, whether it is a bar meal after work or an informal evening out. The couple have refurbished the Hare And Hounds with taste and style, making the most of the 17th century building s character, but adding modern comforts. The result is a mellow, countrystyle interior that is the perfect backdrop to a casual meal or drink. With the winter chill still biting, the Hare And Hounds will come into its own, with roaring log fires and warm hospitality making it just the place to enjoy fine fayre with family, friends and colleagues. Paul and Lorraine pride themselves on having the highest standards when it comes to customer service, and at the Hare And Hounds this is the responsibility of their smiling front-of-house manager Kate Francis. The Hare And Hounds is a family-friendly inn, offering a good selection of bar meals made with care from the best fresh ingredients. Fresh fish, delivered daily, is a speciality and the menu also includes a huge and hearty ploughman s lunch, featuring the very best locally-sourced produce. Food is served at lunchtimes and evenings throughout the week, and on Sundays roast lunches are served from 12 noon to 3pm. There is a wellstocked bar with a good choice of wines and spirits, as well as a selection of real ales. It is also a great place to relax over morning coffee. The inn can comfortably seat sixty diners downstairs and there is space in the striking beamed upstairs dining hall for a further fifty the ideal place for parties and functions. Outside, a stable block has been converted into eight comfortable en suite bedrooms, allowing Paul and Lorraine to offer high-standard bed and breakfast accommodation. As the only pub in the village, locals have been looking forward to having it open again. Paul said there had been lots of interest during the five weeks the Hare And Hounds was being refurbished, with people asking when it would be ready. Kate said: People in the villages round about have been really looking forward to it. Paul, Lorraine, Kate and the rest of the team look forward to making their customers very welcome as we begin a new year. THE HARE & HOUNDS On The Green, Fulbeck, Lincs NOW HAS NEW OWNERS h Paul & Lorraine Willoughby of the Brownlow Arms & their staff look forward to welcoming you. h TOP QUALITY LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE Bar meals served lunch & evenings Why not try our homemade dishes... h LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

95 Award-winning takeaway Food & Drink Awards 2011 East Midlands MENU Starters Chicken Satay x Marinated chicken breast grilled on bamboo stick, served with coconut/ peanut sauce Scrummies Thai Takeaway 15 West Street, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5JE Tel: (Phone orders welcome, home deliveries available) Crispy King Prawn x Deep fried king prawn parcels served with sweet chilli dipping sauce Thai Spring Rolls x v. Light parcels of fresh mixed vegetables served with sweet chilli dipping sauce Thai Fishcakes x Succulent fried fish/seafood fishcake served with sweet chilli dipping sauce Mixed starter: One each of the above items 4.25 Curries: ALL curries include fragrant jasmine rice Yellow: Mild and creamy slightly sweet with a hint of chilli Yellow Fruit: Mild and creamy as above with added pineapple Green Curry: Fresh and pungent (medium) with green chilies/ Butchers Arms at Winterton coriander and coconut milk Red Curry: Rich and full bodied (medium) with red chilies Massaman: Includes potatoes and peanuts in a rich deep sauce (medium) and melt-in-the-mouth flavours to please all palates Penang: Hot with a hint of sourness and red hot chillies. Not for the faint-hearted! Chicken: 4.99, King Prawn: 5.99, Vegetarian: 3.99 Main Meals Slow cooked pork and potato curry 5.99 A succulent dish cooked for 12 hours. Full of flavour and richness Pad-Thai. Delicious stir-fried rice noodles, includes beansprouts, peanuts,egg and authentic seasonings Chicken 6.99, King Prawn 7.99 Chilli minced pork and fried egg 5.99 Minced pork flash fried with fresh chilies, finished with a touch of coconut milk and a fried egg on top! Fillet of pork with green beans 6.99 Succulent strips of pork pan fried with a selection of peppers and crisp green beans Phil s sweet chilli chicken 6.99 Sweet yellow chicken with fresh chillies. Full of flavour with a sweet start and a hot finish! All above dishes include jasmine rice (excluding Pad Thai) Extras: Chips 1.50, Coconut rice 1.50, Jasmine rice 1.20 Delivery Charges: Horncastle 1, Woodhall Spa 3, Coningsby 3 Other areas covered, please ask for delivery charges. ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS All our food is fresh to order Some products do contain nuts No MSG Come and join us for the New Year and relax in our friendly, family pub. 25 years as chef, now a landlord at last! Large car park Children s play area Family friendly Food served daily Real Ale Separate restaurant Karaoke and live entertainment regularly Special Offers Sunday one child eats free with every 2 paying adults Monday to Friday 12-2pm, 2 courses 4.95* Monday to Friday 5-7pm and Saturday until 7pm, 2 for 10* Extensive menu also available * Selected items only 5 High Street, Winterton, Scunthorpe DN15 9PU Tel: THE GEORGE HOTEL, LEADENHAM, LINCOLNSHIRE LN5 0PN Telephone: Fax: Where can you get the choice of over 1,000 different drinks (including over 600 different whiskies); the best steaks in the UK; a restaurant where quality, variety and value for money are the main items; a welcome when you arrive and a farewell when you leave? Only at The George at Leadenham. Country & Western every Friday in The Stable Bar 8.00 till To advertise in the dining out section please call Sharron or Matthew on Grayz Tea Rooms offer traditional cream teas, a homely atmosphere and delicious home-made cakes. We pride ourselves on using locally sourced produce. Why not come in and try for yourself? Celebrations Cakes for all occasions can be made to order. Wedding cakes, celebration cakes, corporate cakes and our specialist cake, The Fairy Cake, can all be made to order and customised to your specific tastes! info@grayztearoomslincoln.co.uk Grayz on the Hill, 39 Steep Hill, Lincoln, LN2 1LU Grayz in the Bail, 6 Gordon Road, Lincoln, LN1 3AJ The Mall at Woodhall Spa now under new management. Karrie and Stef invite you to sample the warm welcome and new menu now available. Serving food from 11am all day, 7 days a week. Sunday carvery serving a choice of 3 traditional roast joints. Booking recommended as we do get very busy! Come and see us good food, good beer, good company! The Mall, Station Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QL Tel: themalltavern@btinternet.com January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 93

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97 CUISINE AWARDS Young Chef of the Year 2011/12 Lincoln College was once again the host venue for the Lincolnshire Life Taste of Excellence Young Chef of the Year competition. Five talented students, aged between sixteen and eighteen years of age, competed during a three-hour cook off to produce a two course meal, which was then served to the judging panel. The criteria for their menus asked for seasonal influences as well as the use of locally sourced ingredients. The judging panel included Alan Pierce, head chef of Lincoln College; Alec Maxfield, head chef at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln; Sue Van Zyl, director of the School of Business, Lincoln College; and Caroline Bingham, chief executive of County Life Limited, publishers of Lincolnshire Life. Highlights among the dishes produced included Jack Bridges rice pudding and fruit, served as a mock cup of cappuccino, with cream and brown sugar alongside; Luke Marriss goujons of plaice, chunky chips and tartare sauce; Joshua Vedat s pan fried pheasant breast with a poached pear fritter on a celeriac puree quenelle, topped with blackberry jus; and Sarah Watson s orange and apple fluffs. The overall winner was Chantelle Hughes who cooked a chicken breast roulade, stuffed with peppers, spinach and basil served with a tomato salsa and orange jus. Her trio of desserts comprised a chocolate mousse, orange jelly and vanilla sponge. FEBRUARY AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE AN EVENING OF FINE DINING The competition judges are out and about sampling the best three establishments in the other three categories of the Lincolnshire Life County Cuisine Awards: House of Townend Best Restaurant; Tastes of Lincolnshire Best Pub Food and Heart of Gold Best Tearoom or Coffee Shop. The finalists will be invited to a glittering awards ceremony which will be held on Thursday, 2nd February at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Lincoln. Lincolnshire Life is delighted to be associated with this event in partnership with The Select Lincolnshire and Tastes of Lincolnshire Partnership, who will be presenting their own Food CHANTELLE S CHICKEN BREAST ROULADE and Drink Awards 2012 alongside the Lincolnshire Life County Cuisine Awards. Full details of the event are on the facing page. THE HEAT WAS ON IN THE COMPETITION KITCHEN CHANTELLE S TRIO OF DESSERTS CHANTELLE HUGHES AT THE PASS, WINNER OF THE YOUNG CHEF OF THE YEAR 2011/12 January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 95

98 FOOD HEROES Tastes of Lincolnshire, sponsors of Lincolnshire Life s Taste of Excellence OLIVE OIL POACHED SCOTTISH SALMON IVANO DE SERIO, HEAD CHEF OF THE OLD BAKERY Fine dining for a New Year celebration STARTER Cauliflower and truffle custard, red wine spiced poached pear with Stilton and walnut, girolle mushrooms and horseradish duxelles Ingredients for the custard: 100g of cauliflower florets 75g butter 150ml white wine 4 egg yolks 300ml whole milk 150ml double cream ½ teaspoon of truffle oil Salt and white ground pepper Ingredients for the poached pear: 4 small pears 1 litre red wine 2 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks Pinch of ground nutmeg 6 bay leaves 50g caster sugar 75g Stilton 40g walnuts RED WINE SPICED PEAR WITH STILTON AND WALNUT Ingredients for the duxelles: 200g girolles 1 small red onion chopped 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh dill 50g butter 50ml vermouth Method: To make the duxelles, place the butter and the onion in a pan and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Add the girolle mushrooms and herbs and cook for 5-7 minutes, then wet with the vermouth. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook on low until all the liquid has evaporated. Retrieve and let it cool down. For the custard, melt the butter in a deep base pan. Add the sliced cauliflower and cook for 2 minutes. Wet with the white wine and milk and cook for minutes. Season with salt, white pepper and blend to fine puree. Add the truffle oil and pass through a fine sieve, then add the cream and egg yolks and mix well. Pour the cream in 4 ramekins layered with cling film and cook on steam for 15 minutes. Peel and core the pears. Put them in a deep pan with all the rest of the ingredients apart from the Stilton and walnuts and bring to the boil. Cook for minutes, then drain and let cool before filling with the Stilton and walnut mix. MAIN COURSE Olive oil poached Scottish salmon, celeriac, Brussels sprouts and apple slaw with Jerusalem artichokes puree Ingredients for 4: 4 x 120g Supremes of Scottish salmon skin on 2lt olive oil 300g Jerusalem artichokes 100ml white wine 50g butter 2 shallots finely chopped ½ clove of garlic finely chopped 150ml double cream 1 tablespoon of Verjus Salt and ground white pepper to taste Ingredients for the slaw: 200g peeled and thinly sliced celeriac 100g Brussels sprouts 2 apples 100g mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of chopped capers 1 teaspoon of whole grain mustard 1 tablespoon of chopped tarragon 2 tablespoon of lemon juice Salt and black pepper to taste Method: Season the salmon with salt and pepper; heat the oil at 50C. To make the slaw, peel and slice the apples, mix them with the lemon juice, mustard, capers and mayonnaise. Add the celeriac and the tarragon. Peel and

99 wash the sprouts and add them to the apples. Finally, season with salt and pepper and set aside. Put the chopped shallots and garlic in a pan with butter and cook for 1 minute. Peel and slice the artichokes and add them to the shallots and cook for 2 minutes. Wet with the white wine and a little water. Cook for 10 minutes then add the cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a further 10 minutes. Pass in a blender and add the verjus then blend to a fine puree. Place the salmon fillets in the 50C warm oil and cook for minutes until the core reaches 45C. Strain and pan roast the skin side in a non-stick pan for 1 minute. DESSERT Honey roasted pressed apple, apple ravioli on sage sable Ingredients for the pressed apple: 8 apples 2 tablespoons of honey 100g butter 100g Muscovado sugar 50ml of brandy Reservations now being taken for Valentine s Day including glass of fizz on arrival ~ ~ Mothering Sunday 2 courses 19.95, 3 courses For full information, sample menus & reservations enquiries@thebellcoleby.com 3 Far Lane, Coleby, Lincoln LN5 0AH Bar: Tue-Sat 5pm to 11pm, Sun 12 noon to 4pm Restaurant: Tue-Sat 6pm to 9.30pm, Sun 12 noon to 2.30pm Annual Holiday: Closed Monday 9th January 2012 Reopen for business on Thursday 19th January teaspoon of pectin Pinch of grated tonka beans Pinch of ground cinnamon Ingredients for the ravioli: The juice of 4 fresh apples - about 200ml 100g caster sugar 3.5g alginate 5g calcic 1lt cold water Ingredients for the sable: 90g unsalted butter at room temperature 50g icing sugar 50g ground almond 80g plain flour 1 pinch of salt Pinch of finely chopped sage Early Bird Menu Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm Chef Paul Vidic offers a monthly changing Early Bird menu 2 courses courses Early Bird Special Offer (on 3 course menu only) To include large glass of wine (250ml) for 19.95, in January and February Advanced bookings only. Paul Vidic s Regular Menu Available 6pm-9.30pm Tue-Sat Only the best cuts of steak, fresh fish, seasonal vegetables and salad. Sunday Lunch 12 noon to 2.30pm 2 courses 19.95pp 3 courses 23.95pp Celebratory Parties/Private Functions Exclusive use for up to 66 guests available on request Contact Gabriella Gregory, General Manager, to make reservations Method: Peel and core the apples. Cut them into thin wedges, then place them in a non-stick pan on medium heat and add the sugar, mixed with pectin, butter and spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the brandy and cook for a further 2-4 minutes. Divide the apples into HONEY ROASTED PRESSED APPLE 4 buttered, stainless steel rings and refrigerate until needed. To make the sable, whip the butter and sugar. Add the almonds, flour, sage and salt and mix until smooth. Put on a floured tray and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 160C, roll the pastry and bake for 15 minutes. To make the ravioli, blend the apple juice and sugar, add the alginate and continue to blend for 2-3 minutes. Mix the cold water with the calcic. With the help of a deep spoon gently spoon the apple juice into the water, creating spheres. Let soak for 2-3 minutes and with a slotted spoon drain the ravioli and pass them in cold clean water. TRADEWINDS T H E O R I E N T A L S T O R E Celebrate CHINESE NEW YEAR 23rd January Visit us online or at our shop, to view the largest selection of Oriental Merchandise in the area. CHINESE, THAI, MALAY, FILIPINO, INDONESIAN, KOREAN, JAPANESE and INDIAN PRODUCE available instore or online Cole Street, Scunthorpe DN15 6QY Tel January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 97

100 DINING OUT PRIVATE DINING IS AVAILABLE A treat to eat - dawn to dusk Caroline Bingham visited Onjance 1 in Newark for a lunchtime treat NEW YORK VANILLA CHEESECAKE CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOM MELT SCONES WITH CREAM AND PRESERVE VEGETABLE NANTES Newark s Castlegate is a real dining thoroughfare with many cafés and restaurants occupying both sides of the road. It is hard to imagine going there and not finding something to suit your mood and taste. From whole food to fast food; light bites to fine dining, there is such a variety on offer. Onjance 1 opened at Castlegate in September and is owned by the family who already operate The Trivet, a day café on Chain Lane. Onjance 1 (the name is derived from one of the partners young daughter s interpretation of orange juice ), is a day café and restaurant which opens its doors at 9am, six days a week, for breakfast and seamlessly works as a lunch then evening rendezvous with the kitchen open until 9pm. Housed in a three-floor building of great character, the frontage gives little clue to the contemporary design and glamour that the interior has been given. We visited for lunch on a Friday and although we could have stayed in the bar area by the entrance we chose to sit at a table upstairs. Chris, the manager, greeted us and took us up the winding staircase. The décor is very opulent and includes feature walls, sumptuous colourways and metallic highlights. On the first floor we passed a private dining area large enough to seat ten around the elegant table. A relaxing drinks area with leather sofas is alongside. We passed through to a second dining area which had been set up for a cocktail evening later that night. Our table was one of four in the upper dining room and we settled into very comfortable, white, Z design chairs. The day menus included some very tempting breakfast options and great sounding open sandwiches, but we chose from the Let s Do Lunch menu. Some delicious, warm, home-made ciabatta arrived with a lightly garlic flavoured butter to begin with. Quite delicious.the quality of the baked goods served at Onjance is exceptional and a credit to one of their talented cooks who trained as a pastry chef. My companion chose a creamy garlic mushroom melt which consisted of griddled mushrooms tossed in a garlic and cream dressing, under melted Cornish brie on toasted white soda bread and served with mixed leaves and a Balsamic drizzle. I chose vegetable Nantes, a dish of goat s cheese melted over fresh baby tomatoes with roasted pine nuts and mango

101 DINING OUT marmalade served on toasted ciabatta with mixed leaves. Both dishes were beautifully presented and were extremely tasty. I had a look through the evening menu before we decided if we could manage a dessert. There were firm favourites such as seasonal pate and fresh mussels and also interesting twists on goat s cheese served over black pudding and Romano stuffed peppers. There is a choice of seven main courses including tenderloin pork fillet cooked in an apple and cider reduction and fresh salmon fillet marinated in lemon and chilli. All desserts are home-made with great skill by the previously mentioned pastry chef. I couldn t resist trying one for myself and I opted for the New York vanilla cheesecake with tropical coulis and fresh cream. My companion chose fresh scones with cream and preserve. My cheesecake was a classically baked version with just the right level of satisfying, creamy, soft density and swirls of coulis throughout. I cannot remember the last time I was served what to me is a proper version of this cheesecake. Such a delight compared to the gelatin set or frozen varieties which are usually served. My companion s two scones were served warm from the oven with lashings of cream and preserve. He borrowed Michael Winner s phrase when he described them as historic. We both finished the lunch with a cappuccino. There is undoubtedly plenty of talent in the kitchens at Onjance 1 and they seem to have mastered the tightrope of effortlessly offering a range of menus to suit occasions all through the day. Whenever you visit you are sure of a warm welcome and tasty treats. There is a choice of attractive dining areas Price guide: Open sandwiches from 5.95 Let s Do Lunch menu from 6.95 Evening menu starters 5.95 Evening main courses from Onjance 1, Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE Tel: Eggs Benedict Day Café and Evening Dining warm welcome awaits you at A Onjance 1. We opened our doors on Saturday 22nd October and boast a variety of scrumptious daytime café and evening dining experiences that range from hearty home cooked breakfasts to lite lunches and afternoon teas. As the evening draws in, we offer fine dining and tapas. The decor and furnishings are plush and luxurious perfect for a simple Illy coffee and homemade scone, relaxing for a leisurely glass of wine, or a cocktail with friends, or ambient for classy dining at its best. Our well-known daytime menu mirrors that of The Trivet located on Chain Lane in Newark our sister café established in Valentines Menu 2012 Starters Field mushrooms in a herb crust with a garlic and cream reduction over peppery rocket and balsamic glaze. Homemade chicken liver parfait with roasted peppers and wrapped in parma ham with toasted breads. Mango salsa of tropical fruits with a savoury bite of chilli and red onion finished with a raspberry coulis. Mains Beef Wellington with a truffle and cream reduction over fondant potatoes. Sea Bream with a delicate prosecco and lemon butter sauce and crushed new potato accompaniment. Pan fried chicken breast in a tarragon, garlic and vermouth cream with truffle marsh. All accompanied with seasonal vegetables. Dessert Assiette of desserts to share. Followed by coffee and florentines per couple to include a glass of champagne each and a voucher for the lady for Slapiton boutique for treatments. Please enquire for full details. Bespoke vegetarian option also available. Succulent fillet of beef in a mushroom & madeira reduction Tapas, Fine Wines and Cocktails Enjoy our freshly made dishes with locally sourced meats and cheeses from our lunchtime and breakfast selection, such as Lincolnshire Sibleys sausage ciabatta with plump grapes and Colston Bassett stilton, or a simple free range egg and bacon muffin. We have a selection of fine wines and champagnes with a tasteful selection of spirits and a variety of cocktails to acompany our eats. Open from 9am through till late Monday - Saturday with last evening dining orders at 9pm and tapas running through till 10pm we look forward to serving you. Bookings advisable especially at weekends Castlegate, Newark NG24 1BE January th Anniversary - LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE 99

102 SOCIAL LIFE JOHN O DONOGHUE, HOME; LEIGH HALL, BRAYFORD HOTELS; JONATHAN GUEST, HOME TWITTER COMPETITION WINNERS NICHOLA BOULTON AND DAVE ALLERSTON TWELVE HOUR BRAISED CHEEK OF PORK ALEC MAXFIELD (CENTRE) AT THE PASS PHILIP WALKER, DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON AND TOBY HOPE, HALLGARTEN DRUITT ERIKA AND JAMES PINCHBECK, STREETS SESSIONS RESTAURANT HELEN BELL, LANGLEYS SOLICITORS; RACHAEL MAY, LINCOLN COLLEGE; MATT CORRIGAN, LINCOLN BIG; JENNIFER AND MARK HOLLINGWORTH, FLOWERS BY SUZANNE POSH FISH AND CHIPS The Electric Bar and Restaurant The new DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln hosted a pop-up restaurant preview of their Electric Bar and Restaurant at the Sessions House, Lincoln College in November. Head chef, Alec Maxfield, and his team served dishes from the launch menu. Invited guests were greeted with cocktails prepared by the Electric s mixologist, bar manager Andy Hallam. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS APPEARED IN OUR SOCIAL LIFE PAGES PLEASE CALL CLARE HARDWICK ON LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

103 SOCIAL LIFE CAROLINE ASHMAN, LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL; DANIEL IONESCU AND ELIZABETH FISH, THE LINCOLNITE AND SIMON BURGESS, LINCOLN CITY COUNCIL NICOLA TAKAHASHI & CLAIRE CHEETHAM JEAN-SEBASTIEN BRAEN, SYLVIE GAY, NICK PEEL AND KATE MCFARLANE FROM STOKES COFFEE NICK PEEL, STOKES COFFEE; JILL MCCARTHY, LINCS COUNTY COUNCIL; MICHAEL RICHARDS, LINCOLN CITY RADIO AND AMANDA ALLFORD TASTES OF LINCOLNSHIRE Stokes launch new coffee blends Stokes has launched its retail line at an event at their High Bridge Café. Guests including Tastes of Lincolnshire s Mary Powell and Visit Lincoln s Emma Tatlow sampled some of the new coffees, which for the first time in 100 years will be available in local farm shops and delicatessens, as well as the High RACHEL BUTCHER AND SYLVIE GAY Bridge shop. Stokes, a family run firm, is launching the new coffees following demand from customers who wanted to have the unique blends at home. The new coffees include an espresso blend called Full of Beans and a pre-ground blend called Perk-Up. Nick Peel, the great-grandson of RW Stokes, said: I want to bring Stokes into people s homes that s why we re launching this new retail brand, so people can buy it in shops around the county, rather than just the High Bridge café. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS APPEARED IN OUR SOCIAL LIFE PAGES PLEASE CALL CLARE HARDWICK ON January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 101

104 Sack Store Chimney lining & stoves Twelve live displays CLEARVIEW STOVES The largest range of stoves and biomass burners in the UK. Redstone Ind Estate, Spalding Road, Boston PE21 8AE Tel: (01205) CLASSIC LANDROVERS BRITISH CLASSICS SPECIAL PROJECTS HERITAGE MOTORS RESTORATIONS PARTS 1948-DATE MANUFACTURING RETAIL TRADE EXPORT Country Workshops, Risegate Nr Spalding, Lincs PE11 4EZ Tel/Fax The Clock Gallery Martin H Dunn Ltd, The Clock Gallery, Clarkes Road, North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, DN40 3JQ Tel: MEDLARS LOGANBERRIES RASPBERRIES MEDANA APPLES PEARS CHERRIES Celebrating over 40 years of successful trading. National Deliveries Tree Catalogue Grown by: Deacons Nursery (LL) Prices held from 2010 Telephone: (24 hrs) or Fax: See brochure for special offers WRITE NOW FOR A FREE BROCHURE TO: DEACONS NURSERY (LL), GODSHILL, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 3HW info@deaconsnurseryfruits.co.uk PLUMS PEACHES BLACKBERRIES STRAWBERRIES RICHARD SIVILL GALLERY Full framing service. Large selection of open and limited edition prints. Art and craft materials. Full engraving service - trophies etc. 4 High St, Tattershall Barbour Wear the fabric of the countryside Drizabone, Viyella Shirts, Hunter Boots, Ratcatcher Moleskins, Shooting Suits, Breeks, Christy s & Akubra Hats Shooting Sticks, Gloves, Socks etc. WALLHEAD S Country Clothing Experts since Wrawby Street, Brigg. Tel & Fax: HUCKLECOTE GOOSEBERRIES BLACKCURRANTS 102 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

105 Woodhall Printer and Copy Centre Station Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QL co.uk The Print and Copy Shop North Street, Horncastle LN9 5EB THE DOWER HOUSE HOTEL Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6PY For more information please call us today on or visit co.uk Peter Scott 1 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa Open 7 days Country Pub, Restaurant & Motel Tastes of Lincs winners 2010 Open everyday & Closed Monday lunch Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6UJ T: Glenn James Lingerie for all occasions now available underwear for breast surgery ladies. Doreen and Julie welcome you to GJ s. Please feel free to bring someone along for support and advice Albany House, Tattershall Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6TT Hugo s of Woodhall Spa We stock: Frank Lyman Gina Bacconi Magee Libra Alan Paine Emreco Emu Hugo s of Woodhall Spa, Station Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QL Telephone: Hugo s The Book Fayre Tattershall Road, Woodhall Spa New & used books, gifts & cards, coffee bar. For tasty homemade cakes, cookies and fresh coffee! Aviation books and gifts specialists (find us near the Dambusters Memorial) com Just Desserts Traditional homemade ice cream, sandwiches, cakes & scones. Open 7 days a week from pm The Broadway, Woodhall Spa Tel: Edmund Czajkowski & Son Ltd Furniture Restorer, Maker 96 Tor-O-Moor Rd, Woodhall Spa, Lincs Tel/Fax: michael.czajkowski@ tiscali.co.uk co.uk Specialist restoration of furniture, clocks, barometers, upholstery. Ristorante Il Parco The Tea House in the Woods Authentic Italian Restaurant We cater for all occasions just ask for what you need. Open Tuesday to Sunday 12-2pm and 5pm-10.30pm Coronation Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QD Tel: info@ristoranteilparco. co.uk India Village Fully licensed Indian restaurant Do visit us for excellent Indian and eastern dishes! 10% discount on takeaways Open 7 days a week Midday pm 5.30pm pm 6 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST / The Kings Arms Church Road, Martin Dales, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6XZ Tel: Mark & Lynda Limb Little Legs Quality Toys... Toys to suit all ages from birth to early teens 3 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6RW The Mall at Woodhall Spa Karrie and Stef invite you to sample the warm welcome and new menu now available. Serving food from 11am all day, 7 days a week. Sunday carvery serving a choice of 3 traditional roast joints. The Mall, Station Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6QL Tel: Broadway Carpets and Curtains Ltd For all your soft furnishing requirements Open: Tue Fri 9am 5.30pm Sat 9am 5pm Matthew Temple House, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST Tel: Fax: broadwaycarpets@ btconnect.com Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast Relax and enjoy a wellearned break in our 400-year-old thatched cottage with private facilities. We look foward to welcoming you - William & Mandy Fitzaden-Gray Rose Cottage Wharf Lane, Kirkby On Bain, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6YW Tel: Online DIRECTORY Local Shopping at its very best in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire s Best Kept Village 2011 In partnership with the Woodhall Spa Chamber of Trade and Tourism Petwood Join us for morning coffee and homemade cakes, bar meals, afternoon teas and à la carte dining. A warm welcome awaits you. The Petwood Hotel, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6QG T: F: E: reception@petwood.co.uk Underwoodhall Jewellery The Whitby Jet Collection A unique range of handcrafted jewellery featuring one of the UK s most popular gemstones. The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST Just Jills Gillian R. Robinson HMB DI HOM FBIH Homeopathic Practitioner Homeopathy Stress Counselling Reflexology Allergy Testing Available For advice or to purchase vitamins and minerals visit or telephone Just Jills, 12 The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincs Postal service available / just.jills@btinternet.com Life Classifieds Tel: sales@lincolnshirelife.co.uk Head Office: County Life Limited, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Lincoln LN6 3PW January 2012 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary 103

106 LAST WORD Paperless office? Not quite! It s New Year once more and resolutions are being made only to be potentially broken later. But one which I am determined to keep this year is to deal with correspondence as it comes in, or, to put it another way, to keep on top of that pile of letters, bills, magazines and receipts that seems to lurk permanently on the table in my sitting room. Words: Su Whale I got this idea from my older sister who is far more organised than I am and also much better at making resolutions and sticking to them. This decision won t help me to lose weight, or give up any unpleasant habits (not that I have any of course and wouldn t admit to them if I had) but after twelve months of trying to put it into practice last year, I still seem to have a pile of stuff that just won t go away. A quick search through the said pile reveals the following: two magazines, a used jiffy bag, three packets of seeds, a bank statement, a printed now out of date regarding the music I needed for the Christmas carol concert, an application form for a picture driving licence that I still haven t filled in, a Christmas card for a neighbour that never got delivered, a free recipe booklet, a menu from the local Chinese takeaway and a book of charity raffle tickets. What ever happened to the paperless office and home we were promised? My only consolation is that the other half is no better; he also has a pile of stuff to equal mine which consists mainly of newspapers, trade magazines and the backs of old envelopes used for working out crossword puzzles. Separating our respective lots is a fruit bowl which I use as a handy guide to measure my stack when it gets above the rim of the bowl I know it s time to get down to business and sort it out, which generally involves chucking most of it away. This is one advantage of not dealing with things immediately: their relevance has normally passed by the time you get around to them, which means there is one less thing to do. I know that I am not alone in having an inability to keep on top of what pops through the letterbox. I have a friend whose filing system consists of a plastic carrier bag hanging on the back of a chair in her kitchen. Her method is quite simple: when the bag is too full to take any more she sorts through it, empties it and starts all over again. It was once ambitiously predicted that by the end of the 1980s paper mail would disappear, offices would simply have a desk, a chair and a computer, and homes would be free of menus from local pizza restaurants and offers to double glaze your windows. It is the Scandinavians who are apparently the most likely as a nation to make the first move to a paperless home and office due to their broader acceptance of technology. Having been to Sweden and met some lovely and, it has to be said, very organised people, I suspect that it is more to do with their long, dark winter nights which have to be filled somehow so you may as well tidy up. I still stand in awe of my sister who files everything the minute she has read it and although I do envy her systematic way of dealing with her post, I do think there is something to be said for having a mass sort out every now and then. I get a huge sense of satisfaction when I finally reach the bottom of the pile and see the table top once more. If correspondence became virtual and everything was electronically logged and filed you would never have that feeling of achievement and where would be the fun in that? 104 LINCOLNSHIRE LIFE - 50th Anniversary January 2012

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