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6 Homes & Gardens.

26 Meet Stamford based award winning TV gardener Adam Frost.

Welcome...

68 Countryside - Sherry Forbes on Turning Lavender Into Cosmetics.

...to a refreshing Lincolnshire Pride, as we provide a wealth of ways to enjoy Lincolnshire, from county shows, to open air theatre, to suggested restaurants and a roundup of the county’s best golf courses.

74 Golf - Tee off with Pros like Ian Woosnan in our Golf Special.

In addition to our Golf special, we this month meet the team behind the refreshing summer fruit drinks produced in the Vale of Belvoir, and enjoy a spectacular meal at the Bustard Inn, South Rauceby, in our 16 page Food & Drink section.

Elsewhere, we turn our thoughts to summer weddings and consider the best wedding venues in the county, and meet the celebrity wedding planner who can make your special day something really lavish.

148 High Society - The Best Events from Across the County.

Finally, we meet the Lincolnshire woman who is turning her kitchen garden into a cosmetics garden, attend the best High Society events from across the county, take a look around an intriguing Huf Haus near Sleaford, and test drive the latest models from Mercedes Benz.

Our best wishes for a wonderful month!

ROB DAVIS EXECUTIVE EDITOR

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AROUND LINCOLNSHIRE TALK WITH PRIDE ARTS & ANTIQUES WELCOME HOME KITCHEN SPECIAL GORGEOUS BEDDING IN THE GARDEN KITCHEN GARDEN COUNTRYSIDE NEWS

122 Food & Drink - Summer Refreshment and Restaurants.

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GOLF SPECIAL FASHION SHOES AND HANDBAGS WEDDINGS EATING OUT, EATING IN SAMPLE DISHES QUAFF MOTORS HIGH SOCIETY

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The Old Rectory, Owmby-by-Spital

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GRANTHAM OFFICE 69 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6NR Tel: 01476 584164 Fax: 01476 591901

The Manor House, South Rauceby Charming 17th century house set in large gardens with rear views across parkland • 2 Entrance Halls • 2 Staircases • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Study/office • 6 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Kitchen/Breakfast • Cloakroom • Utility Room • Cellar • Large gardens • Off road parking

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Bourne News n Youngsters Ensure Bourne is in Bloom Conscientious youths in Bourne have ensured the town looks great by planting up an old rowing boat.

News n Humberside Police Chief awarded a CBE Humberside Police’s Chief Constable Tim Hollis has been awarded a CBE by the Queen for his services to policing.

Six Robert Manning College students, members of the school’s gardening club, created the boat garden outside Edinburgh Crescent’s Darby & Joan Club.

This is the second time Mr Hollis has been rewarded by the Queen.

In 2000 he picked up the Queen’s Police Medal.

Mr Hollis joined the force in 1977 after a short commission in the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment.

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n 26th June - 3rd July The Barton Arts Festival Barton’s annual arts festival has a jam packed programme including open air theatre, music, street entertainment, dance and even heritage trails.

Tickets are available from Brigg Tourist Information Centre, Euronics, Smith Walker, and Barton Central Library.

For more information visit: www.bartonarts.co.uk. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Barton Upon Humber Farmers’ Market, Thursday.

News n 33rd Seabank Marathon attracts Over 500 Lincolnshire runners embarked on the epic 26 mile Boston to Skegness marathon recently, raising around £26,000.

The annual event is held in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the Peter Paine Sports Centre.

n Blackfriars Arts Centre, Tel: 01205 363108 blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk 15th - 17th July: Billy Elliot Book your seats early for the classic play, Billy Elliot. Based on the 2000 film set amid the UK miner’s strike. The story follows a young boy with a desire to dance going against his fathers will. Tickets from £9.

9th July: Rock ‘n’ Roll and Skiffle Style This two-part show is dedicated to the talents of Golden Oldies such as Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Cash, and King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan. Tickets are between £12 and £13.50 from the box office. n Shopping & Markets Boston Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Farmers’ Markets third Wed in month.

n 15th July: Bourne Garden Club Lecture This month, Colin Ward of Swinesmeadow Nursery talks about Hardy exotic plants and Micro-climate creation. The Bourne Garden Club meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7.30pm. Annual membership is £10 and members may pay for refreshments.

For more information call Trevor Horn on 01778 570249. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Bourne Market Thurs and Sat.

Brigg, Caistor, Rasen News n Spring Clean for River Ancholm Brigg’s River Ancholm recently received a makeover thanks to the town’s Environment Agency as part of Brigg’s Big Spring Clean.

"We hope the river will be enjoyed by the boat club, the rowing club and general members of the public who like to bring their children along to feed the ducks." said Mayor James Truepenny.

Get In Touch: Email your news releases, forthcoming events and what’s on events to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or call 01529 46 99 77.

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n 20th July: Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Based at Elsham Hall, Brigg, on 20th July. For one night only the Chapterhouse Theatre Company present their version of the classic play. Visitors may take a rug and enjoy a picnic whilst watching the performance. See chapterhouse.org for more details. n 16th July: Caistor and District Flower Club.

The Caistor Flower Club will meet on Wednesday 16th of July at 7.30 pm in Caistor Town Hall. Visitors will have to pay an admission fee of £4. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Brigg market Thursday and Saturday, farmers’ market fourth Saturday in month.

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Market Rasen markets Thursday, Friday and small market Saturday.

Gainsborough News n 10 Year Old Origami Expert’s Exhibition Debut Junior origami expert Fred Dunbar of Kexby recently made his exhibition debut at the Trinity Arts Centre.

The Sturton Primary pupil has already made 100 models, achieving Origami Master status.

"You need to be patient, focused and have a sharp eye but anyone can do it.” he says. n 14th July: La Danse - The Paris Opera Ballet Acclaimed documentary maker Frederick Wiseman turns his camera and distinctive style to the world of dance and follows the produc-

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tion of seven different ballets held by the Paris Opera Ballet.

The event is held on 14th July at the Trinity Arts Centre and starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £4.50. See trinityarts.co.uk for more details. n Shopping & Markets Open market on Tuesday and Saturday, farmers’ market every second Tuesday in the month.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Elsham Hall, Brigg.

Grantham News n Charity Walk raises £4,200 for Incurable Palsy Kenneth Kent has raised more than £4,200 for a charity fighting against Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a condition that a friend of his was recently diagnosed with.

Kenneth, from the Grantham area, trekked a trail from St Bedes, Robin Are ill winds heading for Belvoir?

Hood’s Bay, and trekked Image: Chauncey for a ceond time inDavis. the Lake District. He hopes to raise around £5,000.

The money raised will go to the PSP Association.

Kenneth’s fundraising page is: justgiving.com/ kenkentcoast2coast n 17th July: Afternoon Tea and Tour with Belton House’s Head Gardener The spectacular gardens at Belton House open on 17th July. The themed garden includes Dutch and Italian areas, with the Dutch garden famously used by the BBC to film the adaption of Pride and Prejudice.

Admire the statue walk, temple, mirror pond, maze and other features on offer.

See ngs.org.uk for more details.

n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Market every Saturday, farmers’ markets second Saturday in the month.

Holbeach & Long Sutton News n Discover Vine House Farm in the Deepings Visitors to the Deepings can enjoy a unique opportunity to visit to Vine House, an award winning conservation farm.

View the conservational measures, bird life, and wind turbines on a specially adapted tractor trailer, then enjoy a barbecue of local produce and a glass of English wine. The tour starts at 10am. Tickets must be booked in advance and are £9 each.

Call 01775 630208 for more details.

n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Holbeach market on Thursday and Saturday with farmers’ market on the third Saturday in month. Long Sutton market on Friday. Market Deeping market on Wednesday.

Horncastle & Woodhall News n Tattershall Tennis Ace Sets her Sights on Wimbledon Local tennis player Jade Windley has set her sights on Wimbledon. The former Queen Elizabeth Grammar School student reached the main draw of a challenger event in Nottingham last week, and is now on her way to the tarmac courts of Wimbledon. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Horncastle market on Thurs and Sat, farmers’ market on second Thursday in month.

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n Grimsby Auditorium Tel: 0844 847 2426 grimsbyauditorium.org.uk 3rd July: Mum’s The Word Mum’s The Word is a tell-itlike-it-is comedy about the trials and tribulations of having children and the overwhelming effect they have on your life.

Grimsby & Cleethorpes News n Local Dancer Keith Clifton’s West End role A dancer from Waltham has won the role of his dreams after being awarded a place on a West End stage.

Five women... five stories... one common thread; a hilarious and intimate look at motherhood.

Keith Clifton, 27 has already danced on Broadway in New York but says that; “Being English, the West End means so much more.”

24th - 25th July: British School of Spiritual Knowledge Based at the Grimsby Auditorium in July, the BSSK is a show for psychic artists, mediums and clairvoyants, with 80 stands and great shopping, plus free lectures and workshops on a wide range of subjects.

Kevin will be undergoing intense preparations for the shows opening night, on the 26th July. n Grimsby + Maths Students = Success!

Two students from Grimsby are counting on success after entering a national maths challenge.

More than 150,000 took part in the Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion challenge, with Steven Daly and Ben Grainger travelling to the Gaydon based Heritage Motor Museum as Pride goes to press to compete in the final of the competition, which is open to all schools. n Grimsby’s First Founder’s Day Celebrates Heritage Mariners recently celebrated Grimsby’s heritage with its first Founder’s Day, acknowledging the arrival of Viking Fisherman Grim.

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Russell Watson appearing this month in Cleethorpes’s Meridian Park.

n 17th July: Cleethorpes’s That Glorious Noise starring Russell Watson Unique in style and atmosphere, join opera sensation Russell Watson at Meridian Park in Cleethorpes for a fantastic evening of music and entertainment in aid of Muscular Dystrophy.

The multi-platinum award-winning singer whose opera/pop/classical crossovers have brought classical music to the masses, will be joined by the talented Classical Brit nominee Faryl Smith, the versatile Emer McParland, who has done extensive movie

sound track recordings including Sleepy Hollow and The Gangs of New York. Introducing and compering the concert will be ex Dr Who and classical music aficionado Colin Baker.

There will be a variety of food to purchase at the concerts or, alternatively, book a picnic hamper to add to the evening’s enjoyment. £31.00 on the day of the event, VIP tickets: £100.00 including glass of bubbly, golden circle priority viewing, marquee & buffet and priority parking.

For more information call 01472 262571 or see www.meridianpark.co.uk.

n 25th July: Grimsby Dock Tower Abseil for Marie Curie Grimsby’s historic Grade one listed Dock Tower is the setting for this exciting 275ft abseil in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care on July 25. n 1st-4th July: Grimsby Gone By - A Maritime History Les Porter, local artist, will celebrate the town’s fishing heritage at the National Fishing Heritage Centre’s Murial Barker Gallery this month.

All paintings are for sale, with Les’s work accompanied by the poetry of Jim Wright, also a local historian who has used Les’s work as his inspiration.

For more information call 01472 323345. n Shopping & Markets Freshney Place Market Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Freeman Street Market Tues, Fri and Sat. Farmers’ Market 3rd Fri in the month, St James’ Square, Grimsby.

Get In Touch: Email your news releases, forthcoming events and what’s on events to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or call 01529 46 99 77.

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Louth & Alford News n Celebrate Summertime at Louth’s St James’s The Louth Choral Society and Louth Children’s Choir celebrates summer this month with a special concert at St James’s Church.

The event, which takes place on Saturday 3rd July at 7.30pm includes excerpts from West Side Story, Porgy & Bess and English folk songs arranged by John Rutter, plus Captain Noah & His Floating Zoo. For ticket information, see www.tifto.net. n Macmillan Fundraising Marathon Raises £2,000 Over £2,000 was recently raised in June following a fundraising marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support that included singing, cycling, waxing, a football tournament and a 24-hour karaoke session.

n ‘Save our Museum!’

Plea After Public Outrage Plans to close Skegness’s Church Farm Museum have been met with fierce opposition from local.

The County Council is looking to save over £1m from its Culture & Adult Education budget, and the £102,000 site has been earmarked as a possible way to save money, alongside museums in Stamford and Grantham. n 25th July: Open Garden, Woodlands, Louth On Sunday 25th July Woodlands Garden is opening to the public. A mature garden carefully developed by its present owners, Woodlands is packed with unusual perennials, shrubs, ferns and climbers, and also features meandering paths and surprises in every corner. Admission is £2.50, children enter free of charge. n Shopping and Farmers’ Markets Louth market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, farmers’ markets second Friday and last Wednesday in month. Alford market Tuesday and Friday.

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Lincoln News n Reds Granted Display License just in Time The Red Arrows acrobatics team has finally been granted their public display license after it was purposefully delayed, due to the training of the team’s new member, who is still undergoing intensive training. n White Hart’s Wine Club Celebrates Champagne in July Lincoln’s White Hart Hotel’s Wine Club this month celebrates champagne with Pol Roger on 6th July.

The evening is an opportunity to try six truly excellent wines and a gourmet menu. The evening begins at 7.00pm prompt with canapés in the bar and costs £45 per person. n The Holy Grail: Is it in Lincoln Cathedral...?

Lincolnshire author Earnest Coleman has caused a flurry of excitement with a theory in his new book that the Holy Grail could be in Lincoln Cathedral!

Mr Coleman has just published The Grail Chronicles which reveals the grail once came to Lincoln and suggests it now sits in the Cathedral treasury.

RAF Waddington Air Show - 3rd & 4th July.

n 3rd & 4th July: RAF Waddington Celebrating the 90th anniversary of the first ever RAF Air Show, at Hendon, the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and 35 years of Airborne Early Warning, Lincolnshire’s own air show is back again!

n Drill Hall, Lincoln Tel: 01522 873891 www.lincolndrillhall.com 23rd July: Tony Lewis is Robbie Williams Robbie tribute from the runner up of TV’s The One and Only.

Special tribute show at Drill Hall in aid of leading cancer charities PACT and CLIC.

Held over the first weekend of July, each year more than 130,000 visitors enjoy the two day extravaganza of the RAF Waddington International Air Show. Held at the Royal Air Force’s home of surveillance and reconnaissance, RAF Waddington, the show’s seven hour flying display features aircraft from all over the world including the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and RAF Spitfires and Hurricanes driving away the dreaded Luftwaffe!

n Theatre Royal Tel: 01522 519999 www.theatreroyallincoln.com 1st - 3rd July: Dinnerladies On stage World Premiere of the national tour of Dinnerladies, the BBC sitcom starring members of the original cast of the TV series.

4th July: Sunday Night at the Royal - Variety Show An evening with top names old and new from the world of music, comedy, variety and even a few speciality acts that will surprise and delight.

Starring comedians Cannon & Ball among other great acts!

n 17th July: The Tempest Open-air performance of Shakespeare’s Tempest in the grounds of Lincoln Castle.

Travelling company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men present the play from 7.30pm. See www.tlcm.co.uk for details. n 11th July: 73 Saxilby Road, Open Garden Event Cottage style garden open from 11am to 5pm. The garden is mainly devoted to a wide selection of summer and autumn flowers and late season grasses. Unusual shrubs and small trees are featured in the garden, as is a small plant nursery for those interested in purchasing some of the plants seen. Admission is £2.50. See ngs.org.uk. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Mon-Sat in City Centre, farmers’ markets first Friday in month in City Square, second Thursday in month in The Cornhill, third Saturday in month in Castle Square.

Get In Touch: Email your news releases, forthcoming events and what’s on events to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or call 01529 46 99 77.

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Newark & Nottingham tcvxcv News n Newark Pupils Learn to Grow what they Eat Pupils from Newark’s Ollerton Primary School have been learning to grow what they eat thanks to an after school gardening club.

Headteacher Carl Braithwaite has organised the scheme, in which pupils grow potatoes, beans, beetroots and carrots and says; “We are hoping it will be used more widely as a school resource and will really help to enrich the curriculum.”

“We are still in the early stages but we are really pleased with how it is going.”

n 25th July: Collingham Open Gardens Village-wide Open Gardens event in from 11am. There will be 12 gardens open, with a wide range of interests and sizes. Proceeds to the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance. n Nottingham Arena Tel: 08444 124624 nottingham-arena.com 21st - 25th July: Cirque Du Soleil; Saltimbanco Cirque Du Soleil Saltimbanco is a thrilling and colourful celebration of art and agility, featuring breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism during a range of solo and group performances. n Shopping & Markets Newark market on Monday, Wesleyan, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Farmers’ market on first Wednesday of each month.

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Scunthorpe tcvxcv News n Crowle Show Underway as Pride goes to Press The 113th Crowle Agricultural Show in the Isle of Axholme is due to be held on June 27th as Pride goes to press.

Laser Clay Pigeon Shooting, the Axholme Ferrets Show, ferret racing and livestock will all feature at the show, as will a 156 class dog show in aid of Macmillan.

The show will also feature a fancy dress competition, vintage cars and trade stands.

The event will be held at the Godnow Road site in Crowle, with entry £5 per adult.

For more information, see www.crowleshow.org.uk.

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n 4th July: Open Garden, Demeter House, Winterton Informal half acre garden of several defined spaces.

Gravelled area bordered by mixed beds with numerous pots.

Greenhouse, fernery and pond.

Subtropical garden with stunning gunnera. Vegetable garden with orchard beyond.

For more information, see www.ngs.org.uk. n 3rd-4th July: Winterton Show The 138th Annual Winterton Show 2010 will take place this month on the Winterton Showground. With over 30 acres of entertainment and family fun, the show will also be followed later in the month by the Winterton Steam Rally on Saturday 24th July.

See www.wintertonshow.net.

n 18th July: Beltonaires Open Air Concert and Picnic in the Park Superb open-air event with gates open at 3.30pm, and concert at 6.30pm. Music from the Hepworth (Cookson Homes) Band and Colne Valley Male Voice Choir, with soprano Julia Garbutt and fireworks at 10pm. Entry £15, call for details on 01427 872635. n 25th July: Hives & Honey A celebration of bee-keeping with the North Lincolnshire Bee-Keepers’ Association.

From 10.30am to 4.30pm, at Normanby Hall. Covering all aspects of apiary management and honey production.

For details see www.northlincs.gov.uk.

n 16th July: Justin Moorhouse Edinburgh Festival Preview Stand-up comedy with former Phoenix Nights star and radio DJ Justin Moorehouse appears at Scunthorpe’s Rugby Club for an exclusive performance. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Market on Friday and Saturday.

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Skegness & East Coast n SO! Arts Festival 2010: A Celebration of Skegness Skegness’s newest arts festival launches this month.

From Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th July, be prepared to be entertained and amazed as Skegness is transformed into a colourful carnival of dance, street theatre, music, comedy and more!

Organised by East Lindsey District Council, with £250,000 support from Arts Council England, SO Festival 2010 promises to build on the successes of last year’s event by delivering four days of exhilarating events.

The event begins with a performance by Jools Holland and his orchestra at the Embassy Centre, and throughout the fes-

tival, Artists In Traffic Art present a new concept of art as a big, open-air project, which involves local people as participants as well as viewers.

Other attractions include Ragroof Theatre’s Tea Dance on Friday, Transe Express trapeze artists on Saturday and West End star Lee Meed in concert on Sunday.

For a full programme of events, see www.sofestival.org or call 01754 764 821. n Embassy Centre, Skegness Tel: 0845 674 0505 www.embassytheatre.co.uk 16th July: Dolly - The Show A two hour show, featuring a full cast of singers, dancers and superb musicians, is dedicated to the legend that is Dolly Parton. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Skegness market Mon to Sat.

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Sleaford News n Swaton Egg Festival Attracts Phil & Holly Swaton’s Egg-Throwing festival last month attracted the attention of Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, hosts of ITV’s This Morning, who picked up Swaton’s Darragh Hardy. The teenager then appeared on the show and demonstrated his prowess in the field of egg-throwing to publicise the event.

News n Take That... and party in Spalding!

Take That tribute act Take That & Party will be staging a one off performance on Friday 2nd July.

The performance will take place at the South Holland Centre, beginning at 7.30pm. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Spalding market in Tuesday and Saturday, farmers’ market on first Saturday in each month.

n 10,000 Hours for Cranwell Instructor Pat RAF Cranwell flying instructor Pat Hewitt recently clocked up 10,000 hours flying time, celebrating with a glass of bubbly once his feet were back on terra firma!

n 27th July: Sleaford in Bloom Held at the end of June, just as July’s Pride goes to press.

As part of Sleaford in Bloom a range of large and small gardens are on show to the public. Tickets are on sale at the Hub and Sleaford Library, and refreshments will be available from gardeners.

Proceeds will go to Sleaford in Bloom or the gardeners’ charities of choice.

For information call Maureen Bramley on 01529 305966. n Shopping & Farmers’ Markets Farmers’ market held on first Saturday of each month.

Stamford News n Riverside Festival’s 30th Anniversary This month sees the 30th anniversary of the Stamford Festival on the town’s meadows, culminating in the Riverside Festival.

Spilsby News n £7,000,000 to Benefit Lincolnshire Churches English Heritage and the National Lottery has set aside £7,000,000 to repair Grade II listed places of worship in the UK, and £130k of the money will help with urgent repairs needed at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Skendleby, near Spilsby.

The church is one of seven Lincolnshire churches to benefit from £403k from Joint Repair Grants.

n 23rd: Mareham Le Fen’s Flower, Fruit & Vegetable Show On Saturday 23rd July Mareham Le Fen village hall will play host to the Flower, Fruit and Veg Show. The event starts at 2pm and everyone, whether entered or not, is free to view to entries. n 10th - 11th July: Anderby Scarecrow & Open Gardens With over 50 entries to date this year’s scarecrow exhibition is bound to be a hard competition to win.

View the entries and the seven open gardens also available to browse from 11am to 5pm. n Shopping & Markets Spilsby market on Monday.

Taking place on 3rd and 4th July, the festival features live music, as well as fairground rides; a variety of children's entertainment; food, craft and trade stalls and Stamford’s spectacular fireworks finale.

For more information see www.creationbooth.co.uk. n 10th July: Battle Proms Tickets are still available for the Burghley House based Battle Proms concert, featuring classical music, cavalry display, Spitfire flypast and fireworks.

For more information see www.battleproms.com. n Shopping & Markets Stamford market on Friday and Saturday (smaller market).

Farmers’ market on alternate Fridays, contact TIC for details.

Get In Touch: Email your news releases, forthcoming events and what’s on events to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or call 01529 46 99 77.

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Garden Grow?

How Does Your

It’s July, it’s nice and sunny... so perhaps you’re thinking of spending some time in the garden? Lincolnshire’s star gardener, Adam Frost had the same idea, and walked away from Chelsea with yet another gold medal! This month we find out how the garden designer enjoys his status as a growing celebrity!

Words & Image: Rob Davis.

Celebrity gardener Adam Frost has a passion for all things gardening... and it most definitely shows through his enthusiasm, his exceptional designs and his planting schemes!

However, the down-to-earth gardener, winner of several gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, is equally at home tutoring a small design course for amateur gardeners or embarking on a large landscape design project for his private clients... not to mention his involvement in numerous acclaimed schemes around the country, including building the National Rose Gardens in Hertfordshire.

Adam’s interest in gardening began at a very early age. “I used to accompany my granddad to his allotment and really enjoyed watching things grow.

At school I was more interested in creative subjects like art and sport and when I left, I wanted to be a chef.”

However, despite carrying his enthusiasm for cookery, Adam followed in his father’s footsteps and opted for a career in landscaping. A far cry from his current portfolio, Adam’s introduction into landscaping at a relatively young age was emptying litterbins and clearing leaves for the Parks Department in his native North Devon.

Since then, Adam, who’s just turned 40, has enjoyed tremendous success over the past 20 years, working alongside some of the garden design and landscaping greats including Sir Terence Conran and Professor David Stevens.

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Adam’s passion was further fuelled by working with BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, the late Geoff Hamilton, at Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland.

The gardener then spent almost a decade working closely with Geoff as his landscape manager, helping to design and build some of the inspirational gardens at Barnsdale, where he has now returned to set up a base for his design practice.

He explains: “I first came to work at Barnsdale at the age of 20 and spent 10 years working with probably the most influential gardener of the time.

Just being around him on a daily basis inspired me and fed my passion. I loved what I was doing before, but working with Geoff simply reinforced it.

I felt just like a member of the Hamilton family.”

Adam’s personal highlight of Barnsdale is the thought-provoking Reclaimed Garden, having worked on it alongside Geoff as the main feature garden for the 1996 Gardeners’ World Live Exhibition.

He has fond memories of trawling around salvage yards with Geoff looking for materials to create the garden, which is made almost entirely from

The gardener took gold at this year’s Chelsea as part of the team behind the Thrive charity’s Gardeners’ Garden, in the Best Urban Garden category...

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Below: The Thrive Charity’s Gardeners’ Garden.

second-hand materials, and was rebuilt at Barnsdale for the BBC. This approach has ensured that Adam has a unique take on his craft, but the gardener’s approach is robust... pragmatic, rather than pretentious.

Ground Landscapes – has seen the two companies work in harmony to transform gardens and open spaces around the county.

One of their most recent projects was the Thrive garden at Chelsea, designed by Jo Thompson, which won gold and Best in Show in the Urban “I don’t believe that garden design is about Gardens category; Thrive is a project producing some wonderful art form.

I don’t believe located in Battersea Park that has Of course, creating something that is been helping disabled Londoners beautiful and inspiring is important.” that garden through gardening for nearly 25 years. says Adam. “But for me, it’s a design is about practical and involving process that Adam was also heavily involved in producing some brings together a passion for plants, the planting of Mark Gregory’s people and understanding how space wonderful art form... gold medal-winning garden for can work to create special places The Children’s Society at this year’s but creating where everyone wants to be.”

Chelsea too. something that Despite a more down-to-earth A firm believer in ‘gardening for all’ approach to garden design though, is inspiring is Adam runs many design and planting Adam’s main attraction is in creating courses as well as speaking at events very important... a garden that lasts, and becomes locally and around the country. “I love better and better with age, providing interest and teaching and passing on the message that gardening beauty all year round. is accessible to everyone, whatever their ability.”

“The very best gardens just get better as they With a strong, responsible, down to earth, and grow and mature, giving people hours of inclusive attitude to gardening, and the ability for enjoyment through the seasons.”

Lincolnshire Pride readers to see Adam’s handiwork for themselves, it’s no wonder that the Adam’s reputation in and around the area – as well as his connection with landscaping specialist New gardener’s popularity is, quite literally, growing! n

ADAM’S GARDENING SUMMER...

BBC Gardeners’ World Live Taking inspiration from his own ‘gardening for all’ philosophy, Adam’s interactive garden-cumstage wowed thousands of visitors at last month’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live show in Birmingham.

FROM 1988-1996, Adam worked with Geoff Hamilton at Barnsdale Gardens, and constructed or won prizes for garden design at the BBC’s Gardener’s World in 1994 & 1996, and at RHS Chelsea in 2007, 2008 & 2010...

But 2010 has seen a busy summer so far for the garden designer, who lives in Stamford, too – and there’s little chance of a rest any time soon!

RHS Chelsea Flower Show Adam and the team from New Ground Landscapes emerged triumphant from May’s show – having won a gold medal for building the Thrive charity’s Gardeners’ Garden (pictured).

Designed by Jo Thompson, judges awarded it Best Urban Garden.

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The Grow Your Own garden was designed by Adam to allow visitors to sit in the garden and watch demonstrations by household names like Alan Titchmarsh and Monty Don as well as having a go themselves.

Barnsdale Gardens, Exton near Lincolnshire There are some new and exciting projects underway at Barnsdale.

Owner and plantsman Nick Hamilton and Adam have recently judged entries for a children’s garden – which Adam is currently building, and will be open to visitors later this year.

and of course, his work with private clients.

He is currently championing the Government’s National Diploma qualification.

The aim is that by 2011 a total of 17 subjects will be available for students aged between 14 and 19 - by way of a two-year course running alongside existing school or college studies.

As a mentor for the Land Based Diploma, Adam’s groundwork is well underway, having already lectured on the idea to teachers and students around the country.

Adam is the current chair of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and sits on the board of the Horticultural Trades Association.

Other Projects...

To find out more about Adam’s design courses in Lincolnshire, including November’s Garden Design Weekend (two day course, £195, based at Barnsdale) and to get in touch with Adam about transforming your garden, visit www.adamfrost.co.uk

Adam is continuing his busy programme of teaching, staging workshops and design courses –

For more information on Barnsdale Gardens, visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

Likewise, customers from clothing outlet Lands End have also entered a competition to design a garden, with Adam working to bring the winning design to life.

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Windham Hime 1936-2009: A Retrospective Exhibition...

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Sleaford’s Carre Gallery recently celebrated the life of its co-founder, Sleaford artist Windham Hime. A former freelance and Sleaford Standard photographer and RAF officer, WIndham loved landscapes and painted full-time following his retirement.

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Windham was also very active in promoting art in Lincolnshire and was keen that young artists and those in Lincolnshire’s art community should be able to exhibit their work, co-founding the gallery in October 2008. Windham died in December 2009 following a short illness, and is survived by wife Margaret and two children. His work appeared at a retrospective at the gallery in May. Original pieces remain available for purchase, priced from £75-£120; call 01529 415056 for details.

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A SENSE OF DIRECTION...

CARTOGRAPHIC EXPERT AND ANTIQUE DEALER OF HISTORIC MAPS & PRINTS DAVID BANNISTER ALWAYS RETAINS A SENSE OF DIRECTION IN HIS WORK; TO HIM, MAPS ARE A FASCINATING ZEITGEIST, PROVIDING A LINK TO THE PAST, AND A DECORATIVE AND USEFUL CELEBRATION OF GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, ART AND ACHIEVEMENT...

Combining geography, art and history... maps are a fantastic link to the past and constitute fascinating documents for ex-pats, those who are passionate about the county and to those who really appreciate |their local history.

One man with a real dedication to cartography is Grantham man David Bannister. Formerly of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, David’s long standing fascination came to the county upon his relocation and semi-retirement to the county three years ago, after his daughter came to work in Grantham in 1982.

With a long standing interest in art and in prints in particular, David opened a gallery in Cheltenham, initially selling prints and exhibiting work by local artists.

However, he began to fulfill a demand for local historic maps, and gradually became somewhat of an expert in the subject, sourcing antique maps to order for clients.

Together with colleague Carl Moreland, David wrote Christies’s Collectors’ Guide, a 300 page book with 186 illustrations. The book was published in 1981 and David, in addition, organised the Bloomsbury Map Exhibition for two decades.

As David himself acknowledges, the beauty and difficulty in the trading of antique maps is that different maps hold different appeal - and value - to different people.

Lincolnshire maps, for instance, have a higher value within the county, and best purchased out of the county where they are less relevant.

“Equally, European and World maps are more because they are more widely applicable.” says David.

For those with original maps in the attic or on the wall, geographical scope and relevance is one factor, but age is another determinant of value.

The first manuscript maps emerged pre-1450, but with the invention of movable type and printing, maps really proliferated after this period with 1475 representing the first significant print runs.

Whilst the earliest maps date from 1300 - Hereford’s 52” diameter World map, for example - maps from the

1500s and 1600s are slightly rarer. For most counties, the 1600s and 1700s yielded more accurate maps and the 1900s yielded more common Ordnance Survey maps, whereupon technological achievement and accuracy arguably yielded cartographic dominance for the company.

Renowned names in English cartography include Dewsbury’s Christopher Saxton (1540-1610) who created the first county map - albeing with some grouped - and John Speed (1552–1629) who is credited with producing the first comprehensive map of English and Welsh counties in 1610. Interestingly, Speed’s omission of North Birkham in Yorkshire and his printer’s questioning of Speed’s mistake led to the village being inadvertently named ‘Quare’, or query as it was flagged up by the printer, for 130 years, until its real name was reinstated.

Subsequently, John Ogilby (1600-1676) produced the first UK map road atlas in 1675 and John Carey (17541835) produced less decorative, more functional maps issued in many editions.

“Those seeking antique maps should always source an expert.” advises David. “Replicas and prints are worth little, but original maps are both fascinating and potentially valuable.”

Whilst it’s possible to frame maps with acid-free mounts and UV-filtering glass, maps retain their value best if they’re stored carefully rather than being hung in direct sunlight.

Restoration should only be carried out experts, but the good news is that such skilled craftsmen can repair creases, tears and fading, matching paper stock exactly.

David is a fascinating source of information on the subject and can source most local, national and international maps.

With sat-nav and Google Earth, cartography has taken a dramatic and ephemeral direction of late, so it’s a huge relief that experts like David are around to ensure that the history, science and craft of artisan cartography can be preserved and appreciated for generations. n

Main: Cartographic specialist and author of Christies’s Map Collectors’ Guide. For further details on David’s maps see www. antiquemaps.co.uk or call 01476 405013.

Above: 1626 World Map by John Speed - worth around £30,000!

1742 map of Lincolnshire by Thomas Badeslade from Chronographia Britanniae.

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Wild & Wonderful...!

On the market right now; Aisby’s Gordon Arch and Deborah Ferguson this month vaunt their Huf House; wild, wonderful and very modern indeed!

i Wild Wood, Aisby TheOwners: CoachGordon House, Carlton Scroop Arch and Deborah Ferguson.

Style: Stylish and contemporary Huf House arranged over three floors set in six acres of land near Grantham.

Receptions: Four receptions, currently arranged as open-plan Drawing Room, Dining Room, TV Room/Snug, and Basement Lounge.

Bedrooms: Five, one with en-suite and dressing room, one with en-suite.

Other Features: Downstairs sauna and gym, terrace/deck to basement and ground floors and balconies to primary bedrooms.

Price: £1.35m.

Find Out More: King West of Stamford; call 01780 484520 or see www.kingwest.co.uk.

Photographer Gordon Arch and Deborah Ferguson’s property, Wild Wood, certainly lives up to its name in both respects.

The design is indeed wild; a Huf Haus, created in Germany and assembled in a little over a week, comprising wooden posts and beams to create a unique, customisable and very modern property that’s practical and stylish.

Grantham man Gordon has lived in the village of Aisby throughout his life and has a photographic studio in the town. His old bungalow, on the same site as Wild Wood, was demolished to make room for the rather more radical property. However, despite its appearance the house is, at its heart, immensely versatile and easier to live with and furnish than one might think.

“The bungalow was 3,500sq ft.” says Gordon. “I loved its situation but wanted to live somewhere modern. Planning permission would only be granted if the dwelling was a replacement property, so the new house was created in the same position as its predecessor.”

Planning permission was, the owners report, a cinch; applied for in February 2004, granted within eight weeks, with construction beginning in November and the couple moving in early in 2005.

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The property is arranged over three floors and has 4,000 sq ft of living space. It features four reception rooms and five bedrooms, along with seven acres of professionally landscaped grounds...

That’s a lightening quick build by anyone’s definition, all thanks to excellent ground-work

by Grantham’s Geoff Cook during which time Huf were constructing the house itself.

“Deborah knew about the houses already and wanted to find out more. We went to spend a weekend in the Huf village in Krümmel, and were totally sold on the idea of the properties.”

At the time there were just 50 Huf properties in the UK, in 2010 there are 125. The company offers a unique way to buy a property, with vendors choosing three, five or six bay units, in 1.7, 2.5 or 3.0 metre sections - Wild Wood is a 2.5m four bay property with a fifth bay extension - that translates to three floors, 4,000sq ft of living space, four reception rooms and five bedrooms with two-en-suites.

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The fireplace is a standard Huf design - but furnishings are unique and stylish!

Vendors are offered 12 basic floorplans/ styles with the ability to customise their design, at an average cost of £400,000.

“The house is 80% glass, which makes it very light, very energy efficient and very comfortable.” says Gordon.

Left: The first floor verandah.

When entering into an agreement to buy a Huf Haus, vendors are given a front door key immediately, and a definite moving-in date.

The couple used Newark’s Keller Design Centre to install the Dutch kitchen with seamless worktop-to-wall Corian, with built-in Miele steam oven, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

Bottom Left: The property’s kitchen features large, black gloss breakfast bar, Corian surfaces and Miele appliances.

The foundations were dug in winter 2005, whereupon the first week was taken up with the installation of the concrete floor basement and drainage.

Next, six men and a sequence of lorries brought and erected the rest of the house in just three months. The next three months saw the installation of internal walls, kitchens, doors and windows. True to the Germans’ word, the move-in deadline was kept, even though the couple decided to install their own, rather than Huf’s kitchens and bathrooms.

Work surfaces couldn’t be cluttered so two additional taps were built into the sink providing filtered ice water and boiling water on tap.

Elsewhere, a Huf open wood burner and underfloor heating keeps the couple warm in the winter, whilst electronic blinds cool things down in the summer, and doors are positioned opposite each other to facilitate a through-flow of air.

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The house is well-designed and incorporates names like Bang & Olufsen, Villeroy & Boch, and Miele throughout, creating a very high standard of living...

The property features bespoke bathrooms with stepless Corian shower trays/walls, and Villeroy & Boch lavatories, baths and sinks.

The main bedroom features a huge en-suite and dressing room, whilst bedroom two features a further en-suite. Both bedrooms benefit from large balconies, whilst the ground floor and basement feature a decked area and terrace respectively. A further family bathroom adjacent to the basement gym features a sauna, and the basement boasts a casual sitting room, ‘party kitchen’ too.

Meanwhile, the ground floor has a TV room with glass walls and built-in house-wide Bang & Olufsen hi-fi, TV and home cinema equipment.

Further furniture has been sourced from stores like Nottingham’s Hopewells, and from surprisingly down-to-earth vendors such as Ikea. Outdoors, too, the style continues with a Huf garage positioned by the company themselves, a sunken hot tub imported from New Zealand, and a garden landscaped by Grantham based Alan Mason.

“It’s a stunning house. So different but so practical, it works really well.” says Gordon.

“The kitchen is practical to cook in whilst there’s plenty of room to entertain. It’s funny but British architecture is founded on how many bedrooms a property has.

German architecture is different, though it’s more practical, using space more effectively.”

Owing to a change in lifestyle, Gordon and Deborah have put the property on the market with estate agency King West for £1.35m. However, finding a property that’s as wild or as wonderful as Wildwood will prove a difficult task indeed! n

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Bespoke walnut coloured kitchen by Peter Jackson; call 01507 527113 or see peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk.

Contemporary curved kitchen by Millcraft Kitchens; 01673 844430, www.millcraft-kitchens.com

Over the next few pages we feature kitchens from some of Lincolnshire’s best designers, both contemporary and traditional...

Contemporary high gloss kitchen in cream and pistachio by Walkers Kitchens; 01724 860905 www.walkers scunthorpe.co.uk.

Avant kitchen in white by Rhodes Fitted Kitchens in Market Rasen; 01673 843787 www.rhodeskitchens.co.uk.

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Stunning top of the range bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball cream by David Twigg; 01754 890560, www.davidtwiggjoinery.co.uk.

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This month, we showcase traditional and contemporary kitchens from some of Lincolnshire’s best designers, no matter what your budget, or your preferred style...

Words: Rob Davis.

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Lincolnshire Kitchens

ONE OF THE most heavily used rooms in the home, it’s essential that your kitchen is not only attractive, but functional and well-planned too.

Seeking Advice Opt for a consultation in your own home if possible this will allow the person planning your kitchen to experience your existing room in person.

If you need to visit a showroom, on the other hand, it’s worth being forearmed; plot your kitchen on graph paper, writing down measurements in metric.

Note the placement of sockets and plumbing, identify where beams, recesses and doorways are, noting the height of windows, and the height of your ceiling, as this has a bearing on the potential for eye-level units.

Many of Lincolnshire’s retailers can provide both

Fit for Purpose You should also arm yourself with subjective information about your kitchen - what do you like and dislike with the way your kitchen is planned at present? How much space do you need for storage, how many appliances do you need to accommodate, and if your work surface is cluttered with food processors, kettles and toasters, or bottles, pan racks and storage jars, can you cut down clutter by incorporating storage systems, shelving or pegged pan drawers?

full bespoke kitchens and quality ‘off-the-peg’ kitchens too... with quality carcasses, rather than MDF, the latter offers a great compromise between cost and quality...

Consider incorporating areas for seating and dining if you’re the type of family that has supper ‘on the go,’ eating in the kitchen or using your kitchen as a reception room in the evening.

Appliances Lincolnshire’s independent specialists usually supply credible appliances from names like Neff, a mainstream brand, and Miele, considered the best appliances on the market. A dishwasher is a must with modern examples’ cycles extremely fast, and with modern machines whisper quiet.

Of the total cost, around 40% will be spent on your kitchen furniture, 20% on appliances 15% on worktops (more if granite, marble or solid wood), 10% on labour costs, and a further 5% each on your sink and taps, tiles and flooring.

Bespoke or Off-The-Peg Consider Many of Lincolnshire’s providers offer integrating the both bespoke and off-the-peg kitchens. A full bespoke kitchen is latest whisper-quiet pricier, but is ideal for larger, older appliances and new homes. technology into your However, off-the-peg kitchens from names like Sheraton, Omega, kitchen - see over Chippendale and Mackintosh still the page... feature quality carcasses with no MDF to

Also consider a water softener especially in areas of Lincolnshire with hard water. Available for around £500, these will prolong the life of your appliances and avoid kettles, showers and bathroom mirrors & glass becoming scaled up.

Steam ovens are a popular innovation for keen cooks but by far the greatest innovation lately is the induction hob - only conducting heat via magnetic induction, you can remove a boiling pan from the top of an induction hob and place your hand on the surface confident that it will be cool to touch.

Also, consider built in taps for dispensing both chilled water and boiling water.

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Setting a Budget Set at least £10,000 aside to create your dream kitchen... but be aware that creating a bespoke kitchen can cost anything up to £40,000.

be found and a huge choice of designs.

These are often a great compromise between cheap multinational kitchens and full bespoke examples.

Contemporary or Traditional Anecdotal evidence from Lincolnshire experts suggests that younger buyers are opting for traditional kitchens, whilst older buyers who have already owned traditional kitchens, are opting for modern high-gloss designs in light bright colours and clean modern whites. n

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Bespoke kitchen by Baker Street; 01623 882288, www.bakerstreetkitchens.co.uk.

Mereway kitchen designed by AP Homestyle, 01778 424200. www.aphomestyle.co.uk.

High gloss cabinets are now increasingly popular, as are new materials such as Corian for surfaces...

Walton kitchen with cabinetry made and fitted by Richwood Kitchens at Elm Grange Interiors, Elm Grange Studios; 01529 469542, www.richwood-cabinetmakers.co.uk

Giro high gloss kitchen

by Turnbull Interiors.

Sleaford 01529 303032.

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Second Nature Kitchen.

Lincolnshire Kitchens

STYLE & PERFORMANCE Cooking and Cooling An induction hob (left; Aga Rangemaster, www.rangemaster.co.uk) will only conduct heat via metal. Here, the cutaway pan is hot whilst the surface of the induction hob itself is so cool it won’t even melt chocolate!

Decidedly cooler meanwhile, Gorenje’s Crystalized fridge (right; £3185, gorenje.co.uk) is finished in high gloss black with LCD screen and a strip of Swarovski crystals!

Essential Gadgets Stocked by Lincolnshire’s Richwood Kitchens, Zip Tap (top, left; £1,600 www.zipheaters.co.uk) provides chilled, filtered or boiling water on tap, banishing the kettle and filter jug forever.

Kenwood’s Cooking Chef £995 (below, left; www.kenwood.co.uk) will temper chocolate, make soups, cook, mix, chop and liquidise with powerful induction heating.

Kitchen Sinks A great compromise between the traditional Belfast sink and a modern counterpart (above; Franke’s Mythos www.franke.com) is glossy, black, and features Rollamat, the company’s draining system and worktop protector.

Cook in Style, Dine in Style Villeroy & Boch’s stainless steel Udine (right; www.villeroyboch.com) is available as 24 piece set for £265 to £1,350 for a 124 piece set.

Lakeland Apron, £13.99, www.lakeland.co.uk.

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A Bed of Roses This season, floral is in for your bedroom...! Here, we present the most luxurious print designs featuring fabulous florals and pretty pastels...

CORNUCOPIA BY SANDERSON

SPRAY FLOWER BY CATH KIDSTON

Designed by Sanderson, Cornucopia is a delicate, dotted line illustration of large flowers on stems, using metallic colourways. Range of wallpaper available to match too, in ivory/stone, turquoise/gold and pewter/black. Available from Oldrids.

Delightfully feminine and wonderfully warm, Cath Kidston’s Spray Flowers is a double duvet cover set that looks great in Victorian homes when paired with cream and feminine pink.

Can also be paired with Kidston polka dots. Price of £38 Includes pillowcases. Available from Hills of Spalding.

WARM AND SUMPTUOUS AMARA

ANTONIA FOR COOL BLUE ROOMS

Floral bedlinen needn’t be too soft and pastel... Amara, by First Avenue Home is embroidered with exquisite detail. Featuring soft gold and dark sumptuous crimson, it’s warm, bold and romantic, and will look wonderful in modern properties and barn conversions.

Embroidered double duvet set, £50. Available from Hills of Spalding.

Antonia by Sanderson is an elegant floral weave with a slight sheen, in soft aqua tones on a background of delicately graduated stripes; housewife pillowcase features embroidered cuff and satin piping edging. The fabric is luxury jacquard, synonymous with textured patterns, fine weaves and brocades. Available from Oldrids.

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EVELYN’S LUXURY BLOSSOMS

COOL NEUTRAL SHADES WITH TIA

A stylish, cool minimalist design blending contemporary prints with traditional colours. Supremely soft and durable with a contemporary design. First Avenue Home’s Evelyn print design double duvet set is £25 includes pillowcases. Available at Hills Department Store from August onwards.

With neutral sage and soft gold on pure white, First Avenue Home’s Tia range is an embroidered duvet set that perfectly blends subtle boutique hotel style with contemporary floral design. £50, for standard double set, includes pillowcases.

Available from Hills of Spalding.

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TRADITIONAL SUMPTUOUS STYLE

A romantic, feminine, floral print in pretty pink tones set against a soft white background, lending the design a country cottage style. 200 thread count luxury percale fabric creates a smoother, easier to care for fabric. For featured ranges from Oldrids see www.oldrids.co.uk or call 01205 361251.

Cath Kidston’s Regal Rose is a traditional style in bright pink and green over white. Double duvet cover available from £48. Available from August. Featured ranges from Hills Department Store are on display in Broad Street, Spalding. Call 01775 767 155 or see www.hillsdepartmentstore.co.uk.

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Unsurpassed Quality, Affordable Craftsmanship Bespoke Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms - full project management and free quotations

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Nature...

At Home With

This month, Lincolnshire Pride’s gardener Paul Gray settles into his new home and communes with nature as he sets about creating his new garden... and it’s a busy month, with watering, lawn care and pest control all high on the agenda...

Mice had invaded the potting shed and rather spoiled the draw-full of machine manuals the last Gardener had thoughtfully saved and on tidying up some old plastic bags I made a startling acquaintance with a very large toad who seemed less than pleased at my intrusion into his world.

A newspaper clipping hanging in the shed from 1998 talked about the re-introduction of beavers into a local river and the escape of mink from a nearby farm.

Take Five:

Words & Images: Paul Gray and Rob Davis.

Later, in a conversation with an ‘old hand’ who had worked on the estate for many years, I was warned of the adders who like to sun themselves on the kitchen garden walls and often lay sleeping in piles of garden debris.

1. Dead-head roses and remove weeds surrounding them.

Check for aphids.

With the advent of a new job and a new place to live, I naively thought that all of my problems with wildlife might be over... what a silly idea!

I did make friends with a slinky black and white cat who joined me as I ate my elevenses... hopefully he will be on my side but I think his interest lay more in my mini pork pie.

On my first day I was introduced to the chaps putting up the deer fence.

“Should keep out the fallow and roe but the muntjac seem to always find a way in.”

“What about rabbits?” I asked. “Not such a problem, only a few on the estate but hares are a damn nuisance.”

As I had a closer look at the gardens I discovered where the ‘few’ rabbits on the estate were... all in the shrubs at the bottom of the gardens. Even if there are only a few they are very prodigious pellet producers.

A large cock pheasant and two young ladies strolled majestically on the newly set turf and

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a small covey of partridge took off vertically from the old walled garden as I entered.

All of these ‘friends’ confirm what I have always known; we gardeners have a close touch with nature... often far too close for my liking.

The gardener strongly advises against watering in the day... as droplets of water can act like little magnifying glasses, scorching holes into leaves...

Jobs for July

2. Give your lawn a quickacting summer feed.

3. Clear ponds of algae, water lilies and blanket weeds.

4. Cuttings can be taken and grown in the glasshouse. Prick out seedlings sown earlier in the season.

5. Tie-up and support climbers.

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July Open Gardens 4th July: Demeter House, Winterton Informal ½-acre garden of several defined spaces. Gravelled area bordered by mixed beds with numerous pots. Greenhouse, fernery and pond. Subtropical garden with stunning gunnera.

11th July: Cobwebs, North Owersby Mature cottage garden extending to two thirds of an acre set amid open countryside. Based near Market Rasen.

17th July: Belton House Belton House gardens include formal Italian and Dutch areas with informal gardens that are an inspiration to all gardeners.

17th and 18th July: 39 Cathedral Drive Medium sized open garden in Spalding filled with perennials and annuals to supply a rainbow of colours. Ornamental trees, path leading to second garden and patio.

New for 2010 Japanese Garden.

For details on the above see www.ngs.org.uk.

JULY IN THE GARDEN - IN BRIEF Plant of the Month: Hebe spp.

Originating from New Zealand the Hebes are useful small shrubs which usually need very little maintenence. They can be susceptible to very hard winters but usually recover. Although the largest will grow to several metres high most are only two metres or less. They are full of bright candle like flowers in blue, pink, white, reds and purples. They grow in most soils but like a fairly sheltered position. Easily propagated from cutting taken this month.

The Kitchen Garden Harvest salads, pears, beets, carrots and potatoes. Gather soft fruit and thin apples if trees are still overcrowded.

Watch Out For...

Beware of aphids, blackfly and other pests, keep an eye out for butterfly eggs and caterpillars on vegetables.

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Paul recommends using a specialist rose fertiliser around roses, and keeping an eye out for greenfly and aphids. Dead-heading will also help to ensure a healthy display next season...

As the first flush of roses begins to fade get out there with the secateurs and dead-head.

are more environmentally friendly. Another question is about getting moisture on leaves.

Whilst dead-heading, look out for greenfly and aphids, either be squashed them or use an insecticide to clear them; it is a good idea to feed the roses at the same time.

As I said above, this is bad news in the heat of the day but done in the late evening the leaves will absorb the water. The important thing is not to just water on leaves, the roots much be soaked too.

A squirt with a hosepipe is not sufficient, watering properly takes time.

Use a rose fertiliser or a general fertiliser like Growmore; sprinkle around the bush and then hoe in, this will feed the rose to produce flowers throughout the season. The hoeing will also help promote strong healthy growth.

Sweet peas will keep producing flowers even when they are stopped from setting seed.

They make excellent cut flowers so harvest them regularly.

If flowers have gone past their best still cut them to avoid seed setting, continue to tie them into supports and make sure they are watered well in dry times.

Watering is important in July but must be done in the right way to avoid damage.

The stripes in the lawn look typically

English and hide the fact that the Paul’s efforts grass is left a little longer. Well in his new garden trimmed lawn edges also keep the have begun in earnest... whole lawn looking good.

I always teach young gardeners and this month sees him that however well a lawn is cut it watering, caring for his is the edges that draw the eye and make the difference to the lawn and caring for finish. his roses...

Grass is a very forgiving plant and will

Try never to water in the heat of day, droplets on leaves become little magnifying glasses and burn holes in foliage. Also most of the water evaporates and is lost. Water in the evenings and the plants will absorb it overnight.

A little water is a dangerous thing; if you cannot keep up a watering regime it is better not to start.

One off waterings can encourage roots to stop delving and actually harm plants. If you have very dry areas in the garden think about incorporating organic materials in the winter to improve the moisture holding capacity of the soil.

Often I am asked about tap water; is it good for plants? Apart from acid loving plants it is fine but can be expensive. If possible use rain butts as they

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As July hots up, it is important to not cut lawns too close. Moving the mower blades up a notch will help keep lawns green in a dry time. Mowers with a roller are useful too as the slight compaction of these make helps keep moisture in.

stand all kinds of hardships but it must always be remembered that it is a plant and needs feed, water and light just like any other.

Finally, July is a great month to look at larger bushes and trees and see how much they have grown. If necessary, trim these back and make them neater cordless hand trimmers are good for foliage and smaller branches, whilst loppers with an extending handle will make light work of thicker branches, providing more leverage for the shearing action.

Cordless trimmers that feature a detachable long handle are also great for neatening lawn edges.

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Prune, Plant and Pick...

Prune Dead-head roses, leaving those which produce hips, and prune deciduous magnolia.

Pick Divide clumps of bearded iris. Pick soft fruit and

Plant Root Hydrangea and Philadelphus in gritty compost.

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THE FIVE MINUTE GUIDE TO...

Dealing with Weeds

What’s in a name?

Technically, there’s no such thing as a weed... a weed is just a plant in the wrong place. Weeds can be unwanted seedlings from other plants, or plants that are rather more persistant... Japanese Knotweed and Bind Weed being obvious examples.

Prevention... better than cure!

Both perennial and annual weeds are more likely to thrive in areas with bare soil, so maintaining well-stocked borders and ensuring rogue spaces are populated is the best way to ensure resources in the soil are consumed by desirable plantings rather than weeds.

Bark chippings, manure and mulch will all help to maintain healthy soil and will make it more difficult for weeds to grow.

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Borders and Pots Good old fashioned hoeing will remove weeds most effectively. Ensure you remove the root system as well as the plant itself.

Inspired Buys: Blue Gardening Ideas...

In borders and pots, pebbles, shells and bark will all prevent weeds returning.

Hammock, £319, All Up And On, 0845 034 5050.

Oil Lamp for tea light, £9.95, Lily and Lime 0844 800 8867.

Enamel Seed Box £19.95, Best Stevens 01329 822 212.

Giant Teacup Planter, £24.99, Strawberry Fool, 0845 226 9177.

Bistro Set, £135, The Contemporary Home, 02392 469400.

Weeds in Lawns Weeds can be removed from lawns using long-handled weeding tools, depending on the size of your lawn. For large areas of turf, consider using weed and feed herbicides. For localised weeds, use a gel-based herbicide.

Paths and Patios Scraping the tops from weeds along patio and pathway gaps will enable you to squirt localised herbicides into the heart of the weed.

However, heat guns that use gas canisters are extremely effective at burning away weeds from larger pathways.

Persistant Weeds Japanese Knotweed is the most virulent weeding in the UK and can grow up to 10cm each day, flowering in September. Use a Glyphosate based killer or contact a specialist such as JKSL (0161 723 2000). For bind weed, glyphosate is also very effective. In March 2010, the Aphalara itadori aphid was released. The voracious feeder devours knotweed at a phenomenal rate in native Japan. n

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LincolnshirePride’s Kitchen Garden

Month

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Birds of a Feather

Lincolnshire Pride’s kitchen gardener Lorraine Bellis has unexpectedly become a mum! The Alford based gardener thought her hen was experiencing a phantom pregnancy... until Chick arrived!

I should have trusted Betty and Mother Nature!

Despite my certainty that Betty the hen was experiencing a phantom pregnancy, our first chick was hatched a couple of weeks ago!

Eating Your Greens I have created a bed in the kitchen garden for some plants in the cabbage family (or brassicas) in my case the bed includes red cabbage, sprouting broccoli and kale.

Egg-cellent News ‘Chick’ is now very busy in the nursery coop All of these plants will grow into the winter learning all the necessary skills to lead an before being picked and so I decided to take active chicken life! Betty has been very crop security very seriously by netting the bed. attentive in teaching those skills, but I Using hazel canes that had already been think she is beginning to long for a run bent and then placing netting over the in the garden. In a couple of week’s top, I felt confident that the Month 11 in time, when Chick has feathers, pigeons would be kept at bay.

Betty will be closer to freedom!

Lincolnshire Pride’s A couple of days later, though, I was horrified to see a young Water-Predicament Kitchen Garden, owned The water pump in the well has rabbit under the net. As I and maintained by broken and despite Paul’s best walked down the garden efforts to repair it, the pump is towards him, he ran out at the gardening instructor a complete write off. end of the bed, straight through a tiny gap and under the summer Lorraine Bellis For a week or thereabouts watering house! The kitchen garden is the poly tunnel, greenhouse and surrounded by lush green garden, kitchen garden was done using two but that wasn’t going to do it, my broccoli watering cans, carrying water from the proved too much of a temptation for him. butts and then from the kitchen tap.

As if that wasn’t enough, the tops of my The work was made harder by the weather, new mange tout and sweet peas, also which was incredibly hot and sunny for the disappeared. Clearly a higher level of crop whole week. I am pleased to report that a new security is needed... this doesn’t exactly pump has been installed and order has been match my romantic image of the kitchen returned. This was clearly a timely reminder of garden packed with billowing beds of fruit, the importance of water, the precious vegetables and flowers, unhampered by nets commodity that every living thing depends on. and posts and other security measures.

I’ve always valued it, but I now treasure it!

However, food security is a serious matter!

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Top: ‘Chick’ the newest and most unexpected addition to Lorraine’s garden Left: Onions.

Below: Sprouting Broccoli.

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Month

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Whilst the garden warrants constant vigilance in Lorraine’s quest to rid

beds of weeds, the garden is looking green and lush, with bumper fruit crops, spring vegetables and lots of containers... success all round!

Container Growing - An Easy Way To Start...

As you know, container growing is probably my first love and still features highly for me and so I have continued to grow some things this way.

By doing so, I can fill the hard landscaped spaces in the garden that would otherwise be unused.

The summerhouse in the corner of the kitchen garden has a veranda and I am using that for tomatoes and some potatoes in plastic bags (a bit of an experiment) both are doing well.

The most recent addition is an old bread bin.

In it I have sowed some carrot seeds. The carrot variety I have chosen produces globe carrots and doesn’t need the same depth of soil to produce a crop so should be ideally suited to container growing. So far, the seeds have germinated and I’m hopeful of a good crop.

Beans Means Vines I have to confess that I am still not as successful germinating beans as I would like to be.

My attempts with two varieties have been the biggest failure as one failed completely and the other is, at best, sketchy. I have now hit on climbing French beans and I think this is going to be much better. So far, the beans have all germinated and are growing nicely in their cardboard tubes, I am again optimistic.

Weed and Wildlife As I look around the garden, everything has become very green and lush; including the weeds.

The trees are filling with fruit and so are the berry bushes. Every bed in the garden needs some attention, either weeding or something planting into it.

Lorraine Bellis works from The wildlife here can also be described as ‘lush’ and her Alford garden compliments the garden. teaching experienced Some of the highlights have been; woodpeckers, mistle thrushes, and novice gardeners bats, evidence of badgers, how to grow their pheasants that eat the chicken feed and a brood of moorhens that run own food... back into the pond as soon as they

The Joys of Compost In all of my containers I am using my own home-made compost to avoid buying any for the job. There are compromises with this, as it does contain some weed seeds.

However, I would have the same problems if I had directly sowed them into beds in the garden. So, I consider this a small price to pay for free growing medium.

The home made compost is in two heaps. This was to have a ‘ready’ heap and a ‘cooking’ heap. But, as I write this, I have completely used the ready heap. The second is coming along nicely... so much so that when I turned the centre of it with a garden fork steam rose; it also has the smell of heat.

We have restricted the material on the heaps to kitchen waste and grass cuttings with some newspaper thrown on occasionally for good measure.

Straw from the chicken coops is piled separately as it has been taking much longer to compost down.

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suspect you are nearby.

Work, Rest and Play There is no doubt that working with this garden is not a hobby, but a way of life. There are moments when I feel overwhelmed by the scale of the work.

Can I keep up with it all? In those moments I have found that concentrating on one job until completed usually proves to be my way back to calm focus.

Working with the garden and not against it, I am reminded that I can always try again next year.

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Main: Potato Plant flowers.

Jobs for July Vegetables Water – regularly!

Lift new potatoes, onions and garlic Pinch the tops out from runner beans when they reach the tops of the canes Pinch out outdoor tomatoes when 4/5 trusses have formed to ensure ripening. For those varieties that need it, remove side shoots.

Fruit Pick raspberries and currants – if they’re ripe enough, these can be left a little longer.

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WHAT’S ON IN THE

KITCHEN GARDEN

HIVES AND HONEY SUNDAY 25TH JULY From 10.30am to 4.30pm. A celebration of beekeeping with the North Lincolnshire Bee-Keepers' Association. Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe.

DIG FOR VICTORY! THURSDAY 29TH JULY 7PM, FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST 2PM Large or small or no garden at all, we can all do it.

The wartime slogan used to get Britain feeding itself is as important now as it was then.

Lorraine will share her experience and skills to explain how it can be done. £5.00 per ticket including refreshments.

Both events take place at Fenscape, Springfields Gardens, Spalding.

FRUIT FOR YOUR GARDEN 4TH AUGUST

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The Lincolnshire Pride Kitchen Garden

Plot size two acres.

East-facing, with loam and sand soil.

1. Damson Cottage 2. Cottage Garden 3. Patio with Herbs Salad Planters 4. Ornamental Pond/rose arbour 5. Kitchen garden 6. Summer House 7. Garage and Hard Standing.

8. Greenhouse.

9. Hen House.

10. Polytunnel.

11. Compost Heap.

12. Pond.

13. Allotment.

14. Native Hedging.

15. Leylandii 16. Lime Trees.

17. Pine Trees.

18. Lawn.

19. Fruit Trees.

20. Hazel.

21. Rose Bed and Silver Birch.

Introduction to managing fruit in your garden with advice and information on choosing, planting and pruning fruit, including how to grow fruit in a small space. £9.95 (RHS members £7.95).

Book in advance with RHS ticket hotline 08456 121253.

SOUTH HOLLAND FOOD FESTIVAL 19TH JULY – 15TH AUGUST There will be lots of activities for children, and demonstrations at various venues in and around Spalding. The festival will include a wide range of ‘fringe’ events across the district, which will be promoted under the festival brand. It will culminate in a spectacular family Food Fair on Saturday 14th August and Sunday 15th August 2010, bringing together food, music and cultural providers.

Between now and the event you can follow Lorraine’s weekly blog on the Food Festival website.

Lorraine will be presenting three workshops during the food festival details of these events can be found on the food festival website.

Please book a place or get more information by emailing: lorraine@bellisperennis.co.uk or calling 07841 302118

LORRAINE’S RECOMMENDED WEBSITES: www.bellisperennis.co.uk www.bumblebeeconservation.org.uk www.soilassociation.org, www.food-festival.net www.iyb.org.uk, www.onepotpledge.org www.workinggardenscic.co.uk.

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CountrysideNews Equestrian

Nature

On The Farm

News, Events & Countryside Activities From Across Lincolnshire

News In Brief ‘Leave Fledglings Alone’ Plea from Wildlife Trust The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is appealing to anxious gardeners to leave fleglings alone this summer.

“Every season, we get phone calls from people concerned about youngbirds.” its says.

“The chances are that the young birds are perfectly healthy and the best option is to leave them alone. “ The trust has published a factsheet for those who encounter sick or injured animals, which can be found at www.lincs trust.org.uk/factsheets.

Brocklesby Pups at Country Fair The Brocklesby Hunt will have a strong presence at the country fair as Pride goes to press.

The event, on 27th June, will debut this year’s Brocklesby puppies for children to stroke, plus a parade of Brocklesby Hounds in the main ring and the Pony Club’s younger members performing a musical ride.

Burghley Prepares for 50th Year • £50,000 prize for The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials winner • Pony Club Show Jumping and Young Event Horse Displays PREPARATIONS are in full swing for The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on the 2nd - 5th September.

Now in its 50th year, the occasion has grown to be one of the best in the sport of eventing.

The competition is called a Three Day Event with three stages taking place, rather confusingly, over four days: Dressage on Thursday and Friday, Cross Country on Saturday and Show Jumping on Sunday.

Its status attracts the best riders and horses from all over the globe and only one of the eighty starters will take home The Land Rover perpetual challenge trophy and its £50,000 first prize.

As well as the main competition there is the chance to watch Members of the Pony Club in the inter-branch show jumping competition, and the cream of the country’s prospective event horses in the hotly contested Burghley Dubarry Young Event Horse Final which takes place on Friday 3rd September and also enjoy the array of over 600 quality and bespoke trade stands.

Cross Country action takes place on Saturday 4th September and Captain Mark Phillips is designing the course again this year.

The provisional timetable for Sunday looks set to follow the traditional format, beginning with the Horse inspection at

9am followed by show jumping in reverse order.

There will be lunchtime displays in the main arena including the much loved Donkey Driving Display and weather permitting, the return of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The Box Office is open for advanced tickets and for further information; visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

We’re delighted to have a pair of Burghley tickets with parking, free for two of our lucky readers. Answer this simple question; ‘Who is Director of The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials?’

To be in with a chance of winning, send your entry to us at the usual address.

Get In Touch: Email your nature photographs, forthcoming events and news stories to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or call 01529 46 99 77.

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FARMING MATTERS

Send us your News...!

We’re keen to hear the latest news and events from nature groups and charities across the county; email editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk

Most Lincolnshire farmers were very pleased to experience heavy rain showers in early to mid-June to help their arable crops after experiencing one of the driest April and Mays for many years. No doubt livestock farmers were also pleased to help with increasing the amount of the grazing and silage from their grass land

Second Super-Dairy Planned for County

Wheat and rape crops especially those on heavier land probably suffered the least with their deeper root system able to utilise moisture further down in the soil profile. Any sugar beet sown early in good conditions has continued to grow well and will certainly meet across the rows by the time the Lincolnshire Show occurs.

However, there are several crops with heavier patches of soil where sugar beet did not germinate until much later and these are now showing quite clearly. There is no doubt that the overall record yields of sugar produced in 2009 will not be repeated in 2010.

A SECOND super-dairy could be heading towards Lincolnshire if plans are given the go-ahead for a 3,000 unit near Grantham.

Plans for the 8,100 cow farm at Nocton near Lincoln backed by Nocton Dairies have been postponed, but a separate company, Velmur, want to create a second ‘super-dairy’ near South Witham on land owned by the Buckminster Trust Estate.

What’s On Events, Talks, Workshops...

No planning application has yet been submitted, but already the World Society for the Protection of Animals have already criticised the plans. The three farmers, meanwhile, insist animal welfare is an integral part of their business model.

July in the Countryside...

Sunday 4th July: RSPB Coach Outing Coach Outing to RSPB Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Depart Lincoln 8am. Depart reserve 5pm.

Adults £17.50. Children £12.50. See www.lincolnrspb.org.uk for booking details.

Friday 9th - Saturday 10th July: BioBlitz Banovallum House, Horncastle. Everyone is invited to take part in finding wildlife during our fifth annual BioBlitz event. It's quite incredible what can be found: over 700 species have now been found and identified in the gardens of Banovallum House.

With pond dipping and minibeast hunts; searches for butterflies, dragonflies, hoverflies and other flying insects; a self guided trail; bird ringing demonstrations; children’s activities; and nature photography workshops.

Sunday 11th July: Beginners’ Digital Photo Workshop Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, 10am - 4pm. Discover just what your camera is capable of and improve the quality of your photographs - long lens optional! With award winning wildlife photographer Paul Hobson. Please book on 01754 898057; £30.

17th-25th July: Perigrines at Lincoln Cathedral The tall towers of Lincoln Cathedral make ideal homes for Perigrines. Well-placed telescopes make spotting these incredible birds easy in July. Watch the skydiving masters diving to catch pray at 200mph! RSPB event at Lincoln Cathedral.

Call 01603 697581 for more information.

Natural Lincolnshire: We’re promoting ecology, welfare & sustainability.

Peas for freezing (vining) which are sown in sequence to aid harvesting have been similarly affected by the dry weather with several of the later sown crops emerging very slowly and patchy. The early crops on sandy land appear to look well, but on closer inspection the pods are small and several of the peas within the pod have not all developed.

At this state of the season it does not appear there will be a large overall crop, and hopefully the processors will reduce their current large stocks and will be looking for good tonnages next year.

Most potato corps look well, despite showing themselves a little later than usual. Early potatoes have been slow to mature in the dry weather and prices have remained sound far longer than usual.

This has encouraged growers to lift their earlies continuously and has meant more acres are cleared than is normal, thus reducing the overall acres to be harvested later and - hopefully - helping prices. The later season has also helped those growers who had potatoes in store from last year with considerably better prices than they had expected. New strains of potato blight are, unfortunately, appearing and expensive blight sprays have to be applied almost weekly starting at early emergence.

One of the largest and most comprehensive agricultural demonstrations, Cereals, has recently been held near Royston, Hertfordshire. Here many organisations demonstrate new varieties, new machinery and new techniques. Unfortunately it has proved so popular that despite a ‘park and ride’ system, considerable delays have been experienced in travelling to the site.

Perhaps the organisers, in future years, should try and find a site with better road access! I cannot remember any problems in the good old Royal Show days at Stoneleigh with its access to motorways etc!

A very pleasant day was spent at the CLA Branch AGM held at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate, which included tours of the Castle, the Gardens and the Estate.

The Estate extends to 12,500 acres including let farmland of which 2,300 acres are woodland park. A visit was made to a tenant who was running a very successful outdoor poultry business together with his cattle enterprise. On the estate considerable shooting interests are maintained by six syndicates who lease sporting rights. n Read Barry’s Farming Matters column each month only in Lincolnshire Pride.

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CountrysideNews

Sweet ofSmell

Success...!

It’s easy to grow, smells beautiful and it’s very very English... whilst our neighbouring county Norfolk is more traditionally associated with the lavender industry, Lincolnshire businesswoman Sherry Forbes is seeking to show Lincolnshire ladies how to grow, use and enjoy lavender from her new craft workshop studios near Woodhall Spa...

Words: Rob Davis. Images: Rob Davis & Sherry Forbes.

For Martin woman Sherry Forbes, her new business venture would prove a stark contrast from her previous life as a marine biologist. It was also one that has seen the enthusiastic woman transform a dilapidated farmhouse and barn into a stunning country home and adjacent stableblock in which Sherry is hosting courses and workshops to revive forgotten country crafts.

Next month, Sherry will launch yet another course to join existing favourites like candlemaking, breadmaking, kitchen gardening, rag-rugging and basket weaving. The new course, Lotions and Lavender, combines growing, harvesting, and using the plant’s essential oils to create home-made cosmetics.

Sherry’s long-standing love of Lavender was really encouraged 10 years ago during a visit to Provence’s lavender fields. The trip inspired her to plant her own lavender in her Lincolnshire garden with each crop lasting around seven years, and to complete a course in distilling the plant, resulting in obtaining the essential oils which can then be used to create hand-made cosmetics.

“The subjects are varied, but there’s a distinct commonality.” says Sherry. “All of the courses at Manor House Stables involve making things, and employing simple domestic skills that we’ve forgotten about.”

Now, Sherry will show others how to grow, use and create cosmetics from lavender which are free from alcohol, parabens, and non-natural preservatives quickly and easily in your own kitchen.

In the Countryside: Email ideas for crafts, equine and countryside features to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk.

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CountrysideNews

Lavender has extraordinary

properties - it’s one of the most relaxation-inducing essential oils... so being able to make your own cosmetics using lavender is truly useful...

Lavender is well-renowned for its relaxing properties, having its origins in Grecian and Egyptian times. Elizabethan England used the plant in the home, whilst Victorians used it as a disinfectant and relaxant, first recognising its potential in cosmetics.

The plant is an excellent relaxant, used in massage oils, or placing drops onto handkerchiefs, being referred to in Edwardian England as Mothering Oil. It’s also has superb anti-bacterial properties, and is both an anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory, as well as an analgesic, ideal for symptomatically treating headaches and migraines.

“Because the products that participants on the course will make don’t contain alcohol or chemicals they make great cosmetics.” says Sherry. The course will start with a short lecture on husbandry, history and usage, and in the afternoon, we’ll make a cleanser, toner, moisturiser, exfoliator and lip balm.”

The idea is that participants will come away with a whole suite of cosmetics that are natural, and can be grown in even the most modest Lincolnshire garden. Plant-based preservatives are the only concession to modern cosmetics manufacturing techniques.

covering the creation of toothpastes and perfumes, distilling techniques and so on.” says Sherry. “And we hope to cover the use of lavender in massage in the future too.

But what’s important for the time being is that participants feel enabled and have a go at creating some products for themselves.

It’s very rewarding.”

Sherry’s career as a marine biologist saw her moving to Lincolnshire in 1984 and living in Boston, Brigg and Ludford before moving to Martin in 1994. At that time, the building a former restaurant - was a dilapedated shell. The couple have since been transforming the house and acre of garden, treating it as an ongoing project, and originally intended to leave the stableblock until work on the house was completed.

In order to simplify the course and ensure the group can create the whole range of cosmetics, Sherry will use a ‘base’ product, and add the lavender oil to it, and will only touch on the business of distilling lavender oil, which is a complicated process. But the course will see participants leave armed with handouts, books and all the knowledge they need.

However, with so many great ideas buzzing around, Sherry couldn’t wait to get started and created from the old barns two holiday lets, known at the Bothy and The Hayloft.

Those who wish to stay in the beautiful accommodation are treated to fresh local Lincolnshire produce, a welcome trug of jams, cheeses and chutneys, and apple wine, as well as exceptional, unique accommodation.

“There’s potential for an ‘advanced’ course,

Below the hayloft, meanwhile, the craft

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rooms and a small kitchen area allow visitors to take part in around 15 different courses each year, all based around forgotten country skills.

Whilst Sherry hosts some of the courses herself, other experts are drafted in too, from Lincolnshire gardener Rachel Petherham who is to advised on creating cutting gardens in October and wreathmaking in December, to Jenny Smith of Jenny’s Jams, who will lend her expertise to Scones with Jam and Cream this month. Between six and eight participants enjoy the day-long courses, which cost between £35 and £75, and include all materials plus a home made lunch and glass of local apple wine.

Lotions and Lavender will take place on 15th August, whilst Make an Earthen Bread Oven will take place on Sunday 1st August, Making Corn Dollies takes place on 4th August and A Healthy Harvest, on 29th

August, includes information about creating and harvesting from a kitchen garden alongside bread baking.

Images: Sherry in her garden and harvesting lavender to use on next month’s courses.

“All of the courses and workshops reflect a commitment to using natural materials and ingredients, combined with traditional skills and crafts.” says Sherry. “But I think there’s more to it than just being ‘green’ - making your own food or creating your own gifts makes you feel like you have really achieved something and of course, it can help you save money as well.”

The eco-renovation of the barn and the creation of the courses are a relatively new venture for Sherry. Already though, those who have attended similar courses at the venue will resurrect long forgotten countryside crafts, and the venue’s catchline, Living Life Naturally, is one that should appeal to all Lincolnshire residents keen to make the most of country living. n

Find out more: Lotions and Lavender will run on 15th August.

See www.manorhouse stables.co.uk or call 01526 378717.

In the Countryside: Email ideas for farming, crafts, equine and countryside features to editor@lincolnshirepride.co.uk.

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Showing Off...

It’s July, and that means preparations are underway for the Heckington Show, 146 years old this year and the largest village show in the whole of the UK. This year, over 20,000 are expected to attend, and will enjoy sensational main ring attractions...

Visitors will this month be welcomed to the 143rd Heckington Show, with an anticipated crowd of 20,000 and a wealth of main ring events.

As ever, the show falls on the last full weekend in July - this year the 24th and 25th - and promises more of the blend of fun and countryside heritage that has made it such a success for so long.

The 60 acre showground site has hosted the show, which was originally linked ot the Feast of St Mary, since 1864, and is the modern take on an original event dating back 900 years.

Secret of The Heckington Show’s Success However, 2010’s Heckington has translated well into a modern family day out, according to its organisers.

Saturday’s visitors can even come back in the evening, bring a picnic or revisit one of the varied food stalls and sit down to enjoy a great concert culminating in spectacular fireworks.

The 2010 Heckington Show represents great value for families, and has remained faithful to its countryside show values!

“Above all, we think the show represents really good value at only £7 for adults and £2 for under 16s.” says Secretary Sarah Grant. “We provide an unrivalled day of family fun and entertainment. Headline acts this year include the Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team and the excellent Flying Gunners motorcycle display team.

These attractions share the main ring with athletics, cycling, livestock and those quirky extras such as a vintage tractor drive and terrier racing.

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Music to your Ears Elsewhere, the concert marquee brings to the show live music for every taste including BBC2 's Dinnington Colliery Band, and the interactive Heritage Village where you can dress as a Centurion, relive the 1940s or try out a Tudor recipe.

Stalls and Shopping Heckington Show also features much in the way of retail therapy with an interesting combination of shops, stalls and stands.

“It’s possible to buy a new car or an antique candlestick, country clothing or bespoke jewellery – and pretty much everything in between.” says Sarah.

Fun for The Whole Family For the younger generation, there is a children’s activity zone and an array of fairground rides whilst those seeking a quiet life can stroll through the livestock enclosures and enjoy this antidote to 21st century life.

A Genuine Country Show Heckington is also a genuine countryside show. With a dog show, poultry tent and horticulture marquee with its array of floral displays and local craft entries.

i Heckington Show Visitor Information When: The event will take place on Saturday 24th July from 9.30am and Sunday 25th July from 9.00am.

The event will also feature a firework concert on 7.30pm to 10.30pm.

The Show is situated on the Heckington Showground, adjacent to the A17.

Admission: Prices held from 2009.

Car parking is free, day tickets on the gate are £7 adult, £2 children.

Two day passes are available in advance for £10 adults & £3 children.

Finding Out More: For more information see www.heckington show.org.uk or call 01529 461823.

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HECKINGTON’S MAIN RING PROGRAMME TWO DAYS OF GREAT COUNTRY SHOW ENTERTAINMENT AT LINCOLNSHIRE’S LARGEST VILLAGE FAIR...

Main Ring Programme: Saturday 24th July

Livestock is always a favourite at the UK’s largest village show.

Being a country show at heart, Heckington also features vintage tractors, a heritage village featuring dry stone walling, crafts and speciality food stands with the best Lincolnshire produce.

Heavy horses make an appearance on Saturday too, whilst Sunday is dedicated to livestock, with cattle, sheep, poultry, rabbits and ferrets, with favourite breeds of Longwool Sheep and Lincoln Red well represented.

“It’s a real family show” says Sarah.

“Organised entirely by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, who really do care about the area and about making the show an enjoyable day out. So, we hope that 2010 will be the biggest and best show yet, and we hope that families from across Lincolnshire will come along and enjoy a grand day out...!” n

9.30am 10.00am 10.05am 10.15am 10.20am 11.10am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.20pm 1.45pm 2.00pm 2.25pm 2.35pm 3.00pm 3.10pm 3.30pm 3.40pm 4.20pm 4.40pm 5.10pm 5.20pm 5.50pm 6.00pm 6.15pm 7.30pm 7.45pm

Get Set Cycle Skills 10 Mile Road Race Start Schoolboys 300m Cycle Race Schoolgirls 300m Cycle Race Go Ride Club Cycling Championships Children’s 80m Running Races Presentation of the Road Race Prizes Essex Dog Display Team Go Ride Club Scratch Championships Men's Cycling; Devil-take-the Hindmost Boston Veteran Bicycle Club Men's Cycling 800m Scratch Heats Athletics U13 800m The Black Knight Parachute Display Team Men’s Cycling 800m Scratch Semis Athletics U15 1500m Men’s Cycling 800m Scratch Final Terrier Racing Men’s Cycling 400m Handicap Heats Heavy Horse Turnouts and Parade Cycling 400m Handicap Final Essex Dog Display Team Men’s Cycling Tony Skinner Mile Heritage Display Men’s Cycling 8 km Scratch Main Ring gates open to the public for the Firework Concert Grand Firework Concert

Sunday 25th July 9.00am 11.00am 12.30pm 12.35pm 1.05pm 1.45pm 2.05pm 2.30pm 4.15pm 4.30pm 4.40pm 5.00pm

B & C Handicap Show Jumping Cushionbed Show Jumping Competition Prize Presentation by Henry Brown Esq Vintage Tractor Drive Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team City of Coventry Drums Marching Band Grand Parade of Livestock Area Trial – Show Jumping Parade of Heavy Horse Teams Boston Veteran Bicycle Parade City of Coventry Drums Marching Band Flying Gunners Motorcycle Display Team

NB: Some times may be subject to change.

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Time for Tee Lincolnshire has over 56 high quality golf courses from the Humber to the Wash, and is the home of the English Golf Union.

Whether you’re new to the county or you’re looking for a fresh course to challenge your drive, Lincolnshire’s Union of Golf Clubs’s Harvey Harrison presents his six top championship courses...

Words: Rob Davis.

AA Milne once remarked that golf is popular because it’s the best game in the world to be bad at... we can’t help but disagree. In our opinion, the reason that golf is so popular is in both the skill the game takes, and the spectacular scenery and fresh air golfers enjoy... and there’s nowhere better for golfers to tee off than in Lincolnshire.

THE HOME OF GOLF In addition to being the home of Hotchkin, and the English Golf Union, Lincolnshire has around 56 other quality courses, and for those seeking a fresh challenge, we’ve asked one of Lincolnshire’s ‘fore’-most experts for his recommendations for championship level courses in the county.

OUR EXPERT Our recommendations come via Harvey Harrison, Secretary of the Lincolnshire Union of Golf Clubs.

Here, Harvey talks about the six courses that make up the collection of the Union’s Championship clubs.

The Union is committed to the administration of amateur golf in Lincolnshire. Its work covers the assessment of courses for Standard Scratch Scores, handicapping, County Championships, inter-club matchplay events, and provides advice and guidance on a wide range of golf-related subjects.

Also this month, we review the latest golf gear, and watch Ian Woosnam as he tees off at Stapleford Park in the Handa Senior Masters. n

Main Image: Woodhall Spa’s Hotchkin course - recently voted one of the world’s 20 best golf courses!

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2. LINCOLN TORKSEY COURSE IS OVER 100 YEARS OLD & FEATURES MATURE CHAMPIONSHIP PARKLAND Lincoln Golf Club was founded in Lincoln City in 1891 and moved to its present site at Torksey, near Lincoln, in 1903.

The course was originally designed by J H Taylor, and with its mature trees, easy walking fairways and just a touch of water offers a true test of golf to members & visitors alike, it’s is a delight to play and is especially noted for the fine quality of its greens.

The course has been played by many famous golfers and Mark James, of Ryder Cup fame, achieved a course record of 65 whilst playing in the Lincolnshire Open.

The course is built on a free draining sandy subsoil which Peter Alliss in his book The Good Golf Guide, describes as ‘near ideal golfing terrain.’

The club’s championship standard course has been the venue for The English Seniors County Championship, Lincolnshire Open Championship, the Lincolnshire Amateur Championship, and the Lincolnshire Junior Championship, as well as many other County and Regional matches.

1. HOTCHKIN WOODHALL SPA’S HOTCHKIN COURSE HAS RECENTLY BEEN VOTED 20TH BEST COURSE IN THE WORLD BY GOLF WORLD MAGAZINE...

MAKING IT A FAVOURITE WITH LINCOLNSHIRE GOLFERS. Designed by Harry Vardon on land donated by the Hotchkin family, and modified by Stafford Vere Hotchkin who made significant alterations in the 1920s and 1930s.

It has often been stated by the golfing press and top players alike that there are 18 great holes on the Hotchkin.

In 1998 a second course, named the Bracken, was opened for play and Recently, Golf World acknowledged offers a parkland setting with the Hotchkin as one of the a different golfing challenge best courses in the world, to its more illustrious Designed by a real coup for the club. neighbour.

A classic British heathland course, the Hotchkin is built on sandy soil which allows for year round play.

Harry Vardon on land gifted by the Hotchkin family...

Hotchkin is one of the World’s 20 best courses.

The course meanders through heather, gorse and broom and oak, pine and birch trees, particularly on the back nine, come into play.

Renowned for its formidable bunkers and narrow fairways, most visitors will remember the panoramic views of the 11th and the charm of the short 12th hole.

The facilities also feature the National Golf Academy, which incorporates one of Europe’s finest short game areas and an 18 bay floodlit driving range.

Visitors are welcome all year round (subject to availability) and can play on the Hotchkin from £47 in winter or from £68.50 in summer.

Please call the Booking Office on 01526 352511 for more information.

Pro shop, buggies and trolley hire, and bar. 18 holes from £35-£45.

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3. BELTON PARK BEAUTIFUL PARKLAND WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE BROWNLOWS’ COUNTRY SEAT Founded in 1890, and with around 800 members, Belton Park Golf Club lies within the spacious parkland of the historic National Trust estate of Grantham’s Belton House.

Its 27 holes in three nines, all starting from the clubhouse, take in some of the finest views of the Lincolnshire countryside. The course features oaks and pine trees, and deer parkland, providing, according to Golf Today, a good test of golf, with excellent greens that are fast and true.

Par 71, 70 and 69 respectively, the courses are named Brownlow, Ancaster and Belmont, after three prominent Lincolnshire families, and the club’s resident professional is Simon Williams.

The club offers trial membership and married couples’ membership, with guests’ rates from £19.50 and green fees of £39 Monday-Thursday, £44 Friday-Sunday per round.

Pro-shop, and club house facilities with newly constructed locker rooms, sun terrace and dedicated juniors’ room.

Trolleys/buggies and club hire are also available.

4. ELSHAM GOLF CLUB SUPERB COURSE FOR LADY GOLFERS, AND EXCELLENT PARKLAND ON TONY JACKLIN’S PREFERRED LINCOLNSHIRE CLUB Elsham Golf Club was established in 1900 and is recognised as one of the premier golf courses in Lincolnshire.

The course is gently undulating, being partparkland and part-heathland measuring 6426 yards off the white tees. The club regularly hosts Lincolnshire county events and represents an enjoyable challenge to those of all abilities.

The golf course is maintained to a high standard and players can benefit from some of the best golf lessons in Lincolnshire from Stuart Brewer, a highly qualified golf professional who enjoys great success with pupils of all ages.

Following last year’s fire, new locker facilities and clubhouse will open with effect from 1st July, which will compliment the quality course at Elsham that is looked after to a high standard by the professional and enthusiastic green keeping team.

The club is also proud to have Tony

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Jacklin as an honorary member of Elsham Golf Club.

Tony was born in Scunthorpe and at thirteen won both the Lincolnshire Boys' Championship and the Elsham Open in 1958. Years later, after winning the British Open Championship, he moved to the village of Elsham and played and practised here between appearances on both the European and US PGA Tours.

In 1970 he captured the US Open Championship.

Elsham also has one of the best supported ladies sections in the area, perhaps owing to the club’s unique way of integrating lady members in all competitions - across three divisions.

The club’s Ladies Day is on a Thursday, starting at 1pm in the summer months.

The club also features a pro-shop, clubhouse, and restaurant. Green fees are £30 for 18 holes and £40 for 36 holes, attractive Society packages are available.

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5. SEACROFT GOLF COURSE SSSI COURSE FEATURES GLORIOUS COASTAL VIEWS AND 75 BUNKERS, PROVIDING A BEAUTIFUL, CHALLENGING COURSE This Championship Links course has been in existence since 1895: a family club whose owners are justifiably proud of it, it is a traditional links out and back layout on quite a narrow site adjacent to the Gibraltar Point nature reserve in Skegness.

The course is an English Nature Site of Special Scientific Interest where golf and the environment joins together in harmony. There are glorious views over the nature reserve, the Wash and to the distant Norfolk coastline from various holes.

Adaptation to the modern game has not spoiled the gloriously old-fashioned feel to the golf with tight undulating and hogsback fairways and a number of blind or semi-blind shots, seventy five bunkers and the occasional impenetrable buckthorn.

The course will host the English Girls’ Close Amateur Championship this month, but for non-members, green fees are £48 per round, £60 on Saturday and Sundays.

The club has a pro-shop and restaurant, buggies and resident professional.

6. HOLME HALL GOLF COURSE SCUNTHORPE COURSE’S RECENT REFURBISHMENT HAS YIELDED A TRUE TEST OF GOLFERS’ ABILITIES, WITH CHALLENGING ROUGH Located just south of Scunthorpe, Holme Hall Golf club offers Lincolnshire’s golf enthusiasts one of the most challenging rounds of golf in the county, with challenging rough, and excellent greens.

The excellent 18 hole par 71 course has had constant improvements over the years to keep it in tip top condition.

The challenging course layout offers the golf enthusiast a true test of all golfing skills, with large greens and tight layouts.

Constructed on a sandy plain in thick parkland with sandy subsoil, the course is almost guaranteed to be open even in the most inclement weather and is often relied upon by golfers from all parts of the county to be a ‘port in a storm.’

A relatively recent club, designed in 1998, the club features pro-shop, club, trolley and buggy hire. 27 holes for £35 for non-members,

CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF CLUBS - CONTACT DETAILS • Woodhall Spa Golf Club and The National Golf Centre: The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6PU. Call 01526 352511 or see www.woodhallspagolf.com.

• Lincoln Golf Club Course and Club House: Torksey, Lincoln, LN1 2EG. Call 01427 718721 or see www.lincolngc.co.uk.

• Belton Park Golf Club: Londonthorpe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SH. Call 01476 542900 or see www.beltonpark.co.uk.

• Elsham Golf Club: Barton Road, Elsham, Brigg, South Humberside DN20 0LS. Call 01652 680 291 or see www.elshamgolfclub.co.uk.

• Seacroft Golf Club: Drummond Road, Seacroft, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3AU. Call 01754 763020 or see www.seacroft-golfclub.co.uk.

• Holme Hall Golf Course: Holme Lane, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, South Humberside DN16 3RF. Call 01724 862 078 or see www.holmehallgolf.co.uk

Our roundup of golf courses features the six championship courses preferred by the Lincolnshire Union of Golf Clubs. For more information on the Union and its fixtures, see www.lugc.co.uk or call 01427 616904.

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Seniors’ The

Moments

Stapleford Park scored a birdie recently as the Melton Mowbray country estate was invited to host the Handa Senior Masters on its championship level golf course.

Scottish veteran Bill Longmuir took the trophy by seven strokes...

Words: Rob Davis.

The Handa Senior Masters took place in May as one of four events that make up the 2010 Senior Tour... a real coup for the 500 acre 14th century country estate and its Capability Brown landscaped course.

The 78 challengers included Ryder Cup player Gordon J Brand, Sam Torrance, all-time leading Senior Tour money winner Carl Mason, Ian Woosnam and Kevin Spurgeon, who claimed the first title of the 2010 season in the Mauritius Commercial Bank Open.

Dr Haruhisa Handa, Chairman of the International Sports Promotion Society, said: “I am delighted that there was such a strong turnout... It was a great competition at a fantastic venue!”

During the event, Bill Longmuir produced a stunning run of birdies to win the Handa Senior Masters presented by The Stapleford Forum - by a commanding seven strokes and capture his eighth European Senior Tour title. The Scot shot a final round 66 for a superb wire-to-wire victory to deny Order of Merit leader Boonchu Ruangkit a record equalling fourth consecutive Senior Tour win.

Greg Hopkins, CEO of Srixon Cleveland gives the pupils of Whissendine Primary School a few pointers at the Kids Golf Clinic

Longmuir had started the final round at Stapleford Park, in Leicestershire, England with a four stroke advantage over Ruankgkit and Senior Tour Qualifying School winner John Harrison and he showed no absolutely signs of nerves in coasting to victory, opening with four straight birdies.

He dropped a shot on the fifth but picked up another birdie on the eighth to reach the turn in four under par 33. The 56 year old then quickly added another birdie on the tenth and when Roger Chapman closed the gap at the top of the leaderboard with an eagle on the 15th hole, Longmuir responded with another birdie of his own before posting his eighth birdie of the day on the 17th to seal a commanding victory, with Chapman and Ruangkit in a tie for second.

Longmuir said the win – his first since the DGM Barbados Open in 2008 – was his best in eight years on the Senior Tour.

“It was just my week,” said Longmuir. “It’s my most comfortable victory yet and I have never played so well. I had an unbelievable start today. To birdie the first four holes today just took all the pressure off.”

Images: Scottish veteran Bill Longmuir in golf's inaugural Handa Senior Masters at Stapleford Park recently.

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The event features a total prize fund of over £400,000 and a winner’s cheque of £60,000... plus the chance to enjoy the wonderful country estate and Stapleford Park’s dining facilities...

The eventual winner seemed calm on the day but did confess to a few nerves after his win; “I was pretty nervous last night and didn’t sleep too well so to do that was fantastic.”

“With Boonchu, no lead is big enough - his record speaks for itself. So those birdies put me on the road and then I played steady and putted so well.

“It’s been a long 18 months since I last won so this has really got the juices flowing again.”

Longmuir’s impressive display, which secured him a place in the US Senior PGA Championship shortly after, rounding off a remarkable turnaround in fortunes after he carded rounds of 87 and 84 in his last event – the Berenberg Bank Masters.

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Main: Dr Handa with winner Bill Longmuir.

Left: Senior Tour Qualifying School winner John Harrison showed absolutely no sign of nerves in his victory, opening with four straight birdies.

Below Left: Ruangkit has won the last three Senior Tour events – in Brunei, Thailand and South Africa.

He went to the United States last week to work on his game with former European Tour professional Michael Wolseley and it more than paid dividends as he stormed to the second lowest 54 hole score to par in Senior Tour history, only bettered by Ruangkit’s 21 under par 195 in this year’s Chang Thailand Senior Masters presented by ISPS. “I was pretty low after shooting 87 in South Africa,” he admitted. “That was the joint highest score I’ve had as a professional.

So to come here and finish 20 under par is pretty amazing.

“Michael knows my game well and knows me well. We worked on my short game but it was more about working on me than being too mechanical. I don’t think I had more than 26 putts in any of my three rounds so it certainly worked!”

“I don’t think I could have played any better than I have this week. It went perfectly."

Englishman Chapman signed for a superb 67 to finish on 13 under par alongside Ruangkit, who carded a final round 69. It meant Ruangkit extended his lead at the top of the Order of Merit to £55,000 with Chapman moving into second place and Longmuir jumping 35 places to third courtesy of his winner’s cheque. A total prize fund of £400,000 and a winner’s cheque of £60,000 was part of the prize, as was the chance to enjoy the surrounds and the hospitality of one of the area’s most exclusive luxury hotels. n Our society photographers also captured the Handa Senior Masters’s Launch Party - view the images now on our High Society Pages. For more information on golf at Stapleford Park call 01572 787000 or see www.staplefordpark.com.

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FIVE OF THE BEST

TIPS FOR

BETTER GOLF As part of our golfing special, Welton Manor’s owner David Ottewell and the club’s pro, Gary Leslie present five tips to ensure a better round, no matter what your level of proficiency...

Gary Leslie is an AA-status golf professional, and a lecturer in Golf Studies at the University of Lincoln, where he conducts continual research into sports science and the motion of the golf swing.

A coach to all ages and abilities at Welton Manor Golf Centre, and a Fellow of the Professional Golfers Association, here, he reveals a few tips to ensure a better round.

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A video coaching session will help iron out problems with stance and swing...

Are you constantly missing putts left or right? This may be caused by the position of your eyes directly over the ball, which can cause your putts to go consistently to the right. To make sure your eyes are directly over the ball, where they should be, take your putting stance with a ball you are ready to putt. Then drop a ball from your eyes; it should land right on the ball you are putting.

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Is your stance absolutely correct?

Many golfing issues can be solved by perfecting your stance. Aim your club face first, then take your grip (correctly!) and align your body with your chin away from your chest. Distribute your weight 50% onto your left foot and and 50% onto your right foot for most full iron shots - this will alter, however, when using your woods.

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Taking the Perfect Greenside Bunker Shot Taking the perfect greenside bunker shot means controlling the amount of ball spin and the amount of sand you lift with your swing.

To ensure your ball runs after it hits the green, lift the sand from three inches behind the ball.

To hit the ball high and ensure it stops quickly, hit from just an inch or so behind the ball.

Always swing through your bunker shot, at least as far as your backswing. Note that this tip applies to soft sand - your technique will need to alter according to the texture of the sand itself.

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David Ottewell.

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Should your errors be caught on camera?

Like many clubs, Welton Manor offers video coaching with slow motion cameras capturing your movements to train out any habitual errors.

This is ideal as an ‘add-on’ to conventional coaching.

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Know your limits and keep your distance...

The best golfers in the world know the limits of their clubs in terms of distance, and know how far from the hole they are. New GPS golfing systems can measure distances with incredible accuracy, and allow you to select the club that is - quite subjectively, right for you. n For one-to-one coaching, Gary can be contacted on 07986 930854.

ABOUT OUR GOLF EXPERTS...

David, his brother Andrew and father Charles created Welton Manor Golf Centre as part of a farm diversification project on former arable land.

On the 120 acre site, a nine hole course with driving range (the only 18 hole golf club with a driving range in the Lincoln area) was created 16 years ago, with a further 18 hole course added in 1998 and a new clubhouse constructed in 2000. The club has around 600 members.

Two membership packages are available; Full membership, £475

annually, and Green Fee membership, £300 annually with each round from £2. OAP full membership is £425.

Non-members are welcome from £15.

Non Members and Societies are also welcome seven days a week.

The club also features The Falconer restaurant, with its conference facilities, licensed bar and licence for civil weddings.

Call 01673 862827, email info@weltonmanorgolfcentre.co.uk or see www.weltonmanorgolfcentre.co.uk.

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Alicia wears a Vivienne Westwood “Alien” silk dress £439, rubber heart earrings £35, orb crystal ring £115, enamel and pearl brooch £99 and globe shoes £88.

All available from Agatha, 262 High Street, Lincoln LN2 1HW. For more information call 01522 543956 or see www.agatha-boutique.co.uk.

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Jo wears an Ekta maxi dress £99, necklace by Mint £20, hat

by Continental £8 and Prada sunglasses. All available at Hills Department Store, 18-19 Broad Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TB. Call 01775 767155 or see the website www.hillsdepartmentstore.co.uk for more information.

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Beverley Foster of Coney’s, Wide Bargate, Boston, wears a Marc Cain cotton dress £215, jacket £235 and sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana £155.

For more information call 01205 311355 or see www.coneysfashionlabels.com.

Fashion

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Cream safari-style jacket and skirt with contrast stitching and print top, with handbag and necklace to accessorise.

Available from Lindsey James, The Barns, Whitehouse Farm, Heckington Fen; call 01529 461175.

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Fashion Sarah wears a IBlues nude dress and necklace & bracelet both by Topaz Glow. All from Sheila Tiller, of Market Place,Long Sutton; call 01406 363433.

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i Ann wears a Betty Barclay white cami £19, linen jacket £169 and trousers £129 both by Sulu. A Barbara Easton necklace £59 and David Jones handbag £45.

All available from Cindy’s of Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge.

Call 01406 350961 or see www.cindysfashions.co.uk.

OUR PHOTOSHOOT Our Photoshoot took place at The Old Palace, Minster Yard, Lincoln. With en-suite bedrooms, meeting/conference rooms, catering facilities and beautiful grounds, it’s a superb venue for weddings, business meetings and High Society events - to view or book, call 01522 504075 or see www.theoldpalace.org.

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Fashion

GREEN

Necklace by Westwood Rocks

WITH ENVY

The best ideas for accessorising with green; a refreshing and vibrant shade for summer...

Bikini by Myla London

Images selected by: Mandy Bray.

Hair Grip by Ebuni

THE OUTFIT Pretty summer dress in varying shades of green

by Adini

Ring by French Connection Belt by Marc Cain

Handbag by White Stuff

Earrings by IKandi

Shoes by Josef Seibel

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Fashion Support Body by Prima Donna

LIGHT

Bracelet by Miglio

FANTASTIC

Hat by House of Fraser

This summer’s lightest neutral accessories will blend tastefully with whatever colours you choose to wear this season...

Images selected by: Mandy Bray.

THE OUTFIT Blouse and cropped trousers both

by Bandolera Crochet Scarf by Marks & Spencer

Sunglasse by Jimmy Choo

Sandals

by Next

Bangle by Marc Cain

Belt by River Island

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For suppliers in Lincolnshire see our Directory on page 160.

Handbag by Fiorelli

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JUST A DASH

OF LIME This month we enjoy a dash of lime with a selection of fantastic summer shoes from Josef Seibel... stockists include Janel of Lincoln, John Anthony Shoes of Grimsby, Oldrids of Boston and Grantham, Eve & Ranshaws and Cameo of Louth and Gibbs of Spalding...

For stockists’ information see our Directory on page 160.

Apple Blossom: £59.99

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Almont Pesto: £59.99

Desiree Yellow: £55.00

Debra Pistachio: £55.00

Cary Apple: £55.00

Camille: £55.00

Nature: £54.99

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STAR QUALITIES Winners are set apart from the others by traits that are that little bit special. They work that little bit harder and stand out from the crowd. Here are a few bags that each have their own genetic winning streak.

Words and Images: Frances Shippey.

HARDWORKING Fossil Camden Messenger Style. £55

CONSCIENTIOUS Dark Chocolate Toro. £65

GOOD KARMA Aura Que Twist bag. £59

UNIQUE Glace Leather and Zebra(ish) Gamekeeper Style. £95

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ALL ACTION HERO Fossil Crossbody Bag. £55

Damson Suede Sookie. £65

ENDURING Fossil Stripey Tote. £60

SIMPLICITY Shakira slouch bag. £135

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Wedding Album Of Debbie Newman & Steve Wright

This month’s bride and groom loved the fact that their two puppies could make a special guest appearance at their wedding, held at one of Lincolnshire’s newest and plushest boutique hotels...

Images: Aurora Studio, 01673 844519

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Bride’s Name: Debbie Newman Groom's Name: Steve Wright Ceremony held at: Washingborough Hall Reception held at: Washingborough Hall Best Men: Warrant Officer David Wright and David Newman Bridesmaid: Alexandra Hoyle Bride's Parents: Betty and David Newman Groom's Parent: Doreen Wright

When/how did you first meet?

We met about 20 years ago when I was Marketing Manager for Corporate Business at The Halifax Building Society. I needed to appoint a new graphic design company and Steve’s company was recommended. We had a meeting in Halifax, I liked the company’s work and thought Steve was very professional.

I then became Steve’s client for the next four years and we became great friends.

Steve then offered me a job at his company in Manchester and our relationship continued to strengthen as we built up the business over the next 15 years.

When in the relationship did he ‘pop the question?’ How did he propose?

Three years ago after moving to Lincolnshire from Manchester, we went on holiday to see friends in the States. We had a brilliant two weeks travelling throughout Michigan and then spent the last four days in Chicago before returning home. Steve proposed in our suite at the Ritz Carlton on our last but one morning… it was totally out of the blue but very romantic!

What were the first things that you decided on?

We didn’t really make any plans until April this year when we just decided that we needed to get on with it and arrange the wedding. Neither of us wanted a big affair so we gave ourselves just four weeks to

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organise everything. We set the date for May 12th, which was also my birthday.

There were three other quick decisions – I was going to use my mum’s wedding ring and I wanted to have David Austin roses as we both adore the scent and have them in our garden. I read an article about the new owners and refurbishment of Washingborough Hall. We made an appointment and from the moment that we pulled into the drive we knew it was the perfect venue for us.

Any differing ideas about how your big day should be or things you both wanted to do differently?

I think initially Steve would have been very happy for just the two of us to go off and get married. However, he knew how important it was for me to have my mum and dad there and once we had been to Washingborough he was really relaxed about the whole thing.

Was planning your big day fraught or enjoyable? Did you both contribute ideas with equal enthusiasm?

Having only four weeks to arrange everything was great! It meant we just had to focus and make decisions. Spending years organising events for other people, Steve was happy to leave the planning to me – we know each other so well that I knew exactly what he would like.

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How did it feel to walk down the aisle and take your vows?

Walking down the wonderful staircase at Washingborough I saw my dad at the bottom and just started crying.

We walked into the ceremony room to Pachelbel’s Canon played on the piano by the brilliant John Diver… and it was magical.

Steve looked round and it was the most perfect moment of my life.

Who did you choose for attendants and why?

My niece, Alex Hoyle, was my bridesmaid.

Having been unable to have children of my own Alex has been the daughter I would have wished for. We are very close and I thank my sister Gail for letting me share her.

We had two best men – Steve’s brother David, who managed to keep Steve calm throughout the process and gave a great speech and my big brother David who did a great job of looking after the rings!

Where was your reception held?

We had the ceremony and the reception at Washingborough Hall. We had booked all the rooms so we were the only people there.

Our guests arrived for lunch and checked-in beforehand.

With only four weeks to plan the wedding, we really had to focus and make decisions...!

By the time we had the ceremony everyone was relaxed. We had Bellinis and canapés outside on the lawns and then a most fabulous four course dinner, which I can honestly say was the best food I have ever been served at a function.

Did anything funny or particularly memorable happen, highlights of speeches, special things you said to each other etc?

One of the biggest highlights was the appearance of our two Cocker Spaniel puppies – Bonnie and Bella. I had arranged with Steve Breach from the Lincolnshire Dog School, who was looking after them, that he would bring them to the wedding as a surprise for Steve.

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We were especially grateful to mum and dad for their generosity, and to Dave and Jo Wright for being there for us...

Any friends or family you'd like to thank or recognise?

We’d like to recognise every one of our family that took the time to come and celebrate our day with us. A special thanks to my mum and dad for their generosity and love and to Dave and Jo Wright for all their help and support.

Anyone you particularly want to recommend?

We were so lucky in that we had some remarkable people helping us make our wedding so perfect. Huge thanks to Lucy, head chef Dan and all the staff at Washingborough.

Their professionalism, friendliness and quality of food cannot be beaten. To Glenda Jordan Baker, a brilliantly talented lady who designed and made all the floral arrangements and bouquets. We could not have wished for anything better.

Big thanks to Peter and Carole of Aurora Studios whose relaxed style was everything we had wanted and the photographs so much more than we ever hoped for.

We’d also like to say thanks to Heather and Kim the Registrars from Lincoln, who made our ceremony so personal and emotional.

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Huge thanks to Steve from LDS for going above and beyond the call of duty and bringing the girls to the wedding (and for some great puppy training)!

Special mentions also to Paula and Morgan of Zen Hairdesign, Kimberley of Showcase makeup, Katie of Couture Cakes and Ruth of Sherry Jewellery for making us such beautiful wedding rings and last but not least, the wonderful ladies of Elise Bridal in Gainsborough for helping me find the most beautiful dress I could ever have hoped for.

How are you finding married life?

Wonderful… our wedding was so perfect it still seems like a dream. n

i And finally, do you have any top tips that you can give for future brides?

Remember that the day is about you and your partner’s love and commitment to each other. Don’t get carried away with worrying about other people and what they will expect from your day. And most importantly enjoy the whole experience!

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A Unique Venue for Your

Perfect Wedding Day

The most impor tant day in your life deser ves a unique and special location. In the hear t of the city, located in Lincoln’s historic quar ter, The Old Palace is the perfect setting for your special day.

• Exclusive hire possible • Red carpet reception • Wedding par ty from 20 to 100 guests • Five function rooms

• Bespoke menus • Evening buffet for up to 150 guests • Free car park • 16 luxur y bedrooms

The obvious choice for those who desire sophisticated surroundings combined with excellent ser vice for a truly memorable day.

M i n s t e r Ya r d Lincoln LN2 1PU Telephone: 01522 504075 www.theoldpalace .org enquiries@theoldpalace.org

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Weddings At The Lincoln Hotel Some days in your life are special... none more so than your wedding day!

The Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN Tel: 01522 520348 Website: www.thelincolnhotel.com Email: weddings@thelincolnhotel

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Stapleford Park.

n STAPLEFORD PARK Stapleford Park country house is one of the county’s most romantic settings for a dream wedding reception. The historic country house hotel and stunning landscaped grounds, designed by Capability Brown, offer a truly magical location.

Helping Hand Personal wedding planners guarantee all the expert help and advice you need for arranging the many different aspects of your special day.

No detail is overlooked, from discussing menus to colour schemes, deciding on flowers and booking entertainment.

Added Extras The spa in the converted Victorian stables is the ideal setting to unwind and receive some pre-wedding pampering.

Our Verdict Absolute luxury, with exclusive use of the hotel available too... a venue offering five star opulence and a gorgeous setting for all season weddings.

Stapleford Park.

RECEPTION

CLASS

This month, we highlight some of Lincolnshire’s most impressive, luxurious wedding venues...

n ALLINGTON MANOR The Manor with its Jacobean charm provides the perfect romantic setting offering the Hall or the Drawing room for summer weddings. Guests have use of the Drawing Room, Breakfast Room and stunning grounds to entertain your guests.

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Helping Hand Three packages are available to simplify planning; ceremonies, day and weekend weddings, from £1,000 to £3,750.

Allington Manor.

Added Extras Choice of caterers with bespoke packages, recommended photographer, and Beauty Lounge with in-house treatments.

Our Verdict Gorgeous Grade II listed Jacobean venue dating back to 1450 that’s perfect for smaller, bespoke weddings. Popular second-wedding venue, with self-restricted 25 weddings per year. Three en-suite rooms and private dining for up to 30 guests.

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n LINCOLN HOTEL Modern hotel with luxurious honeymoon suite and AA Rosette winning restaurant.

Concessionary rates are available on Fridays, Sundays and with mid-week packages.

Helping Hand Wedding planning team with choice of menus for wedding breakfast. Only one wedding takes place each day at the civil licensed venue, which also overlooks the Cathedral.

Added Extras Concessionary room rates, colour co-ordinated wedding breakfast tables. Use of hotel gardens for pictures.

Our Verdict Overlooking the Cathedral, it’s difficult to think of a venue offering a more convenient location. Inexpensive packages and dedicated team of wedding planners make planning your special day truly convenient.

The venue’s two restaurants offer high quality dining.

There are a number of superb wedding reception venues across Lincolnshire... here, from hotels to stately homes, you’ll be assured of luxury and a great venue for your wedding photos...

Lincoln Hotel.

Lincoln Hotel.

The Old Palace.

n THE OLD PALACE Recently re-launched as a conference and wedding venue, the Old Palace is a gorgeous building with its own chapel, and beautiful grounds.

Helping Hand Choice of catering with bespoke menus, and 16 luxury en-suite bedrooms. Dedicated wedding planner and choice of five function rooms.

Added Extras Adjacent to Lincoln Cathedral, the venue has been newly refurbished and offers stunning rooms and grounds... wonderful for your wedding photographs.

For a truly special day, The Old Palace can be hired exclusively.

Our Verdict The venue is unique and very well appointed with great flexibility and great opportunity to make your wedding day your own.

n KENWICK PARK Set in the 320 acre Kenwick Park Estate, the Hotel and grounds make an idyllic setting for your special day. The estate features stunning backdrops for photographs, a spa and high quality restaurant.

Helping Hand

Choose a Facilitating weddings venue with a for 2-200, is dedicated co-ordinator a full time wedding to ensure you have one co-ordinator. point of contact Added Extras throughout your The Meridian Suite can seat planning.

Situated centrally in Lincoln, and with different function rooms, it can easily accommodate different sized weddings - there’s even space for a marquee on the lawns...!

up to 200 guests, whilst grander weddings can be accommodated in a mar-

quee on the venue’s lawns... and the restaurant provides bespoke, rather than set menus.

Accommodation for the bride and groom is complimentary.

Our Verdict Beautiful country estate and a hotel currently undergoing a programme of refurbishment make Kenwick Park a favourite with Lincolnshire brides.

Kenwick Park.

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n Q HOTELS’S FOREST PINES £11m of new events centre and nine conference rooms mean that Brigg’s Forest Pines Hotel can accommodate weddings of all sizes.

Headline features of the four star venue include 188 spacious bedrooms, spa and 190 acres of grounds.

Helping Hand À la carte menus and three drinks packages provide plenty of choice for catering and a choice of canapés & champagne will add luxury to your big day.

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator and Master of Ceremony on the day makes planning your special day easy.

Co-ordinators will organise flowers and arrange entertainment and photographers, create bespoke menus and pour celebratory drinks. The venue is also licensed to hold civil ceremonies.

Added Extras Take advantage of the hotel’s luxurious spa for a pre-wedding pick-me-up, and the fact that the venue is close to Humberside Airport, and any number of honeymoon destinations.

Our Verdict Superb, well-appointed and modern-looking venue provides all you need for your wedding day, accommodating up to 280 guests.

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on hand to help out, and are staging open days for brides on 3rd Oct 2010 and 13th March 2011.

The White Hart Hotel is located in the heart of Lincoln’s historical quarter.

The intimate boutique hotel offers contemporary styling with spectacular views of the ancient Castle and Cathedral, The hotel is also gay and lesbian friendly with providing a fabulous setting for your wedding. provision for Civil Partnerships since 2006.

The hotel has years of experience and an Added Extras extensive range of rooms’ offering a The hotel offers great photographic bespoke environment for a truly opportunities with its own roof terrace, memorable day from an intimate small the stunning backdrop of Lincoln Cathedral wedding to large weddings up to 200 and has easy access to both Lincoln guests. With its historical ambience Cathedral and Lincoln Castle for yet and contemporary styling, the more unique photo opportunities hotel believes it offers a of your memorable day.

The Hotel unique venue, tailored to your for a wedding on a dream wedding. is one of Lincoln’s Looking budget or off season, the The Hotel has 2 venues, most impressive hotel is currently offering which are licensed for Civil venues with a choice Winter Wedding Packages Ceremonies and Civil which start from £3,000 Partnerships. The Pink of function based on 50 guests in the day Lounge can accommodate up and 100 guests in the evening. rooms... to 50 people and The Eastgate Our Verdict up to 100 people.

One of Lincoln’s largest and most For your wedding reception there is a choice impressive hotels, with excellent catering of venues; for smaller receptions both the and superb contemporary looks.

Yarborough and Wellington rooms can An enviable location adds to the appeal, accommodate up to 12 people each, the and with a choice of function rooms and Pink Lounge can cater for 40 people and 50 bedrooms, the venue is also big the King Richard Suite for up to 100 people. enough to copy with large society Helping Hand weddings.

The White Hart has a wedding co-ordinator

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Five Ideas for your

Wedding Cake n THE BRACKENBOROUGH & ASHBOURNE HOTELS Two exceptional wedding venues in Lincolnshire, based in Louth and North Killingholme respectively, the Brackenborough and Ashbourne Hotels are two recently refurbished hotels in a contemporary style offering exceptional presentation and provision for catering.

Helping Hand Two packages are offered with a £3,495 out of season package designed to provide a three course wedding breakfast and evening buffet with drinks package and disco, plus bridal suite, for up to 60 day guests, 80 evening attendees.

An additional £3,995 package provides for 70 day guests, 100 evening guests, for mid-week and Sunday weddings in 2011 and 2012.

North Killingholme’s 36-bedroomed Ashbourne also provides excellent accommodation, and the same high standard of dining under Executive Chef Steve Bennett.

With so few wedding venues in North East Lincolnshire, it’s a high quality contemporary venue that’s practically unique.

Our Verdict Two of the most contemporary boutique hotels featured here, unique in North Lincolnshire, both the Ashbourne and Brackenborough are worth a look if you’re planning a 2011 wedding.

Exceptionally well-appointed rooms and high quality dining add a touch of luxury to your wedding day. n

Cupcakes: Particularly for children, there’s nothing finer than light, pretty cupcakes for summer weddings.

Chocolate: Finally, consider Croquembouche or chocolate cakes with ruffles of chocolate and fresh fruit.

The hotel also features 24 en-suite bedrooms, some with spa baths and four poster beds, all with exceptional contemporary decoration.

DREAM WEDDING VENUES - FIND OUT MORE

• Lincoln Hotel: Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1PN. Tel: 01522 520348. www.thelincolnhotel.com.

• The Old Palace: Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PU. Tel: 01522 504075. www.theoldpalace.org.

• Kenwick Park Hotel: Louth, Lincolnshire LN11 8NR. Tel: 01507 608 806. www.kenwick-park.co.uk.

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Individuals: Individual colour co-ordinated cakes presented on designed plates with quaint desserts forks... the last word in taste.

Most recently, the hotel gained a civil license for conducting ceremonies in the hotel’s beautiful gardens and summer house.

• Allington Manor House: The Old Manor House, Allington, Nr Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 2DH. Tel: 01400 282 574. www.allingtonmanor.co.uk.

Cheese Cake: You can please everyone at your reception by opting for alternating tiers of sponge and fruit cake. But if you’ve a more savoury palate, why not opt for a cheesecake (below) with local cheeses?

Jelly Cake: Bombas and Parr can create amazing sculptures in jelly!

Great for children, but can also please adults with internal lighting systems and alcoholic jellies available too!

At both venues, a dedicated wedding planner can also create a bespoke package, with canapé menu and drinks packages, as well as three example menus which can be tailored to your tastes.

Added Extras The Brackenborough is situated just a few minutes from Louth, and is the county’s highest-graded three star hotel.

• Stapleford Park: Melton Mowbray, Stapleford LE14 2EF. Tel: 01572 787 522. www.staplefordpark.com.

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• Forest Pines: Ermine Street, Broughton, Near Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 0AQ. Tel: 01652 650 770. www.qhotels.co.uk.

• White Hart: Bailgate, Lincoln LN13AR. Tel: 01522 526 222. www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk.

• The Brackenborough: The Lanterns, Cordeaux's Corner, Fotherby, Louth, LN11 0SZ. Tel: 01507 609 169. www.brackenborough.co.uk.

• Ashbourne Hotel: Vicarage Lane, North Killingholme, Immingham DN40 3JL. Tel: 01469 541010. www.ashbournehotel.co.uk

House of Cheese: www.houseof cheese.co.uk.

Bompas & Parr: www.jelly mongers.co.uk.

Couture Cakes: www.couturecakes.co.uk.

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Wedding Planner...

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Wedding planner to celebrities, GMTV, and those lucky enough to enjoy extravagant budgets, this month we meet Siobhàn's Craven-Robins, to glean her tips for planning a successful summer wedding...

For Siobhàn Craven-Robins, weddings are more than a profession, and far beyond a pleasure, they’re incredible events to be crafter and planned and rendered absolutely perfect for her lucky brides.

Siobhàn is the GMTV wedding planner, AOL’s wedding expert, and has frequently appeared on national TV and radio to talk about her craft. She lends her expertise to wedding magazines, websites and at national wedding fairs to pass on tips and advice to excited brides.

Wedding Planner to Celebrities Siobhàn started her wedding planning business in 1996 having identified a gap in the market for a fully dedicated wedding event planning service.

Siobhàn hosted the Lakeside's Shopping Centre’s recent choreographed catwalk shows which previewed the latest bridal trends and gowns, with tips on styling for prospective brides, grooms and in-laws-to-be.

Closer to home though, Siobhàn shares her best wedding planning tips with Lincolnshire brides planning a tasteful, individual wedding:

Siobhàn is a celebrity wedding planner, but no matter what your budget, you Timing is Crucial “This really is crucial to the can still individualise success of the day.” says Siobhàn. “We have all been to your day... parties and events that went on

Her industry peers credit her with increasing public awareness of just what wedding event planning is and ending the myth that a planner is just for celebrities and the very rich... having said that, Siobhàn frequently enjoys working with budgets upwards of £50,000, which, whilst not a necessity, certainly provides greater opportunity to be creative.

Siobhàn is known for her creativity and sense of enjoyment. She is adamant that planning a wedding should be as enjoyable as the event itself and strives to ensure this is the case for all her clients.

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As one of the UK's leading wedding event experts, Siobhàn really does know all the tricks of the trade. Not only has she organised weddings for some of the UK's favourite stars, including Des O'Connor, Joan Collins and Barbara Windsor, she also has a wealth of experience planning unforgettable wedding days without a celebrity-sized budget.

too long, dragged in places or that we were looking at our watches wondering when would be a polite time to leave.”

“Your day has to be well-paced, not just for your guests, but for you. It is an exhausting day that whizzes by in a flood of adrenaline and leaves you wilted but thoroughly elated!”

“Realistically, the right amount of time from start of the ceremony to end of the reception is 10 hours.” says Siobhàn.

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One of the major benefits of employing a wedding planner like Siobhan (below) is their intuitive ability to implement a consistant colour scheme.

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Joan Collins’s wedding to Percy Gibson, I had three magicians and live music and a seemingly endless stream of canapés served with champagne...”

“You should allow no more than 90 mins for your drinks reception and dancing for 3-4 hours is plenty.”

Interesting Decor Siobhàn is quick to stress that you don’t have to blow your budget on décor – there are affordable things that can be done that make your reception area look a little different.

“Colour changing LED lights that fluctuate as the evening draws on and differing heights of arrangements on the dining tables prevent the room looking static whils coloured linen adds interest to the tables.” she says.

“For the reception at the wedding of James Tarbuck and Sacha Mascolo [of Toni & Guy]we had a huge marquee to accommodate all 600 of their guests.

We designed three different table centres to ensure the marquee looked interesting and not too uniform.”

Images of Siobhàn’s weddings.. a cohesive colour scheme and attention to detail help to create superb receptions.

For more information of Siobhàn’s wedding planning services see www.siobhan craven-robins.co.uk or call 020 7481 4338.

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The secret of creating a beautiful reception is to use a consistent colour scheme, and carry it through.

Work with your chosen venue, and choose colours that will complement the room itself, and will work well with your chosen flowers, which will, of course, be influenced according to the time of year you plan to marry.

Consider Your Guests “It is your day,” says Siobhàn, “But you have invited people that you really want to share this memorable occasion with.”

It is important that you are considerate to them; for instance if your ceremony location has limited parking - as mundane, as this may seem, it’s important that guests find it as easy as possible to enjoy your day. You may also want to consider providing transport for them to the reception venue.

If there’s one time of day that all guests are kept waiting it’s during your photos.

“These usually take place during the drinks reception, ensure your guests have sustenance to keep them going and something to entertain them whether it’s live music or interactive entertainment such as a magician, palm reader or caricaturist.” says Siobhàn.

“This helps pass the time for them and keep them in a jolly mood ready for the much anticipated speeches!”

“When I have planned weddings that are to be featured in OK! or Hello magazine, the time allocated for photos is two and a half hours. That is a long time to keep guests hanging around, entertainment is so important during that reception to ensure they don’t feel left out.”

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Five Ideas for your

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Drama: Ranunculus, Tulip, Roses, and Fritillaria can create a dramatic look (above) if you want to avoid pastel colours.

Winter Weddings: Poinsettias are elegant and classy, ideal for winter weddings.

Think Small: Tiny vases of flowers look so pretty attached to pews.

Think Local: Local Lincolnshire tulips look fabulous packed tightly into a modern handtie - perfect for a spring wedding!

Mix and Match: Whatever your floral budget, match larger, cheaper stems with more luxurious flowers such as orchids.

For more tips and advice see www.flowers.org.uk.

“At Joan Collins’s wedding to Percy Gibson, I had three magicians and live music and a seemingly unending stream of canapés served with champagne; nobody noticed the somewhat protracted reception time.

Enjoy Your Wedding Planning Planning your wedding should be an enjoyable experience, and hopefully, a one-time experience.

“A common thing I hear from couples whose weddings I haven’t planned is that they wished they had relaxed more into the planning instead of feeling fraught and anxious.” says Siobhàn.

“It’s time consuming, planning a wedding, and I suggest leaving yourself at least eight months if you are planning it without professional help.”

“When I assist with the GMTV weddings, my role behind the scenes is as important, if not more important than

what you see on TV. These couples have just nine weeks from winning to being in a foreign country getting married in front of millions of viewers!

My hand-holding, guidance and experience are something that they value in helping keep them calm and excited about their wedding.

Setting a Budget This is so important as wedding costs can quickly runaway in the excitement of planning and the wish to have everything you want. Make a list from the outset of everything that you want for your wedding and the estimated cost.

There will always be extras you hadn’t thought of, so a contingency fund is also a good idea.

If you can’t afford your wedding yet, then think of delaying it whilst you save more money. Being in debt is not a recommended way to start married life, no matter how good your wedding was! n

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Emma Bravin and Gary Jones were recently married at Branston Hall, Lincoln.

Their bridesmaids were Sarah Bridger and Louise Bakunowicz.

Donna Pope and Paul Weavers recently held their wedding at Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln.

A honeymoon to see the Northern Lights in Norway then followed.

Photographer: Dianne Pyper Photography, Lincoln.

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Photographer: AMBA Photography, Lincoln.

07790 581 333, www.ambaphotography.co.uk

Jane Robinson and Wayne Miller recently married at All Saints Church in Wellingore.

New Orleans was the destination for their honeymoon.

Camilla and Geoff Payne recently married at Hemswell Court and also held their reception there afterwards.

Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln.

01522 813852, www.radaveyphotographic.co.uk

Photographer: Aurora Studio, Market Rasen.

01673 844519, www.aurorastudio.co.uk

Congratulations to all couples marrying in the county this month - to have your wedding featured here, e-mail weddings@lincolnshirepride.co.uk or ask your photographer to contact us directly on 01529 469977

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Lauraine Hall and Robert Compton were married at Branston Hall Hotel in Lincoln recently.

The Best man was Mr Peter Motley.

Nicky and Scott Sansum recently held their wedding at Branston Hall, Lincoln where a reception then followed.

Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln.

01522 813852, www.radaveyphotographic.co.uk

Photographer: Aurora Studio, Market Rasen.

01673 844519, www.aurorastudio.co.uk

Valerie Molendo and Steve Preston married recently at Kenwick Park Hotel in Louth. They honeymooned in Ecuador and sailed around the Galapagos Islands.

Helen Foster and Mark Whatling had their recent wedding at Rolleston Church followed by a reception in a marquee at Helen's parent's farm.

Photographer: Conners Ltd, Louth.

01507 602562, www.connersltd.com

Photographer: AMBA Photography, Lincoln.

07790 581 333, www.ambaphotography.co.uk

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Rule of Thirds Hearty congratulations to one of Lincolnshire’s most successful restaurants as South Rauceby’s Bustard Inn celebrates its third anniversary under the ownership of Liz and Alan Hewitt. This month, we visit the restaurant to discover why the venue has become so successful, so quickly...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

Many Lincolnshire restaurants enjoy an established reputation, and some achieve a reputation for excellence, too. However, South Rauceby’s Bustard Inn is an exceptional example of what constitutes a really popular Lincolnshire restaurant, despite being just three years into its custodianship of owners Liz and Alan Hewitt.

We’ve always been impressed with the transformation the couple have made of the former public house, and even more impressed with the restaurant’s menu.

However, the Bustard Inn’s most impressive feature is the duality by which it can be a formal restaurant with bespoke dining room and impressive food, but also an imaginative high quality gastropub serving, in the bar area, a dedicated and appealing menu of less formal dishes.

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The restaurant strikes a chord with diners seeking a degree of formality and quality whilst remaining comfortable and welcoming...

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Lincolnshire diners expect high quality food, a well-presented dining room and menus created using fresh local ingredients... in this respect, The Bustard Inn always lives up to expectations...

Liz originally came from Ayrshire and Alan, slightly nearer to the county, from Leicestershire. The couple met in 2003 and enjoyed dining together, but longed to transform the village’s pub into a high quality restaurant.

When the property came onto the market in Spring 2006, the couple used their own local dining experiences as a blueprint for their venue, but took a further six months to create the restaurant and really ensure things were right.

The building was completely gutted, with walls in the old brewhouse sandblasted back to life to restore the Grade II listed building’s Ancaster stone.

In addition, the kitchen was relocated and refitted with brand new equipment created from head chef Phil Lowe’s wishlist.

The gardens and car park were tidied up and two areas in which to dine were created, each with their own menus.

The formal dining room features a porcelain floor with underfloor heating for the winter months, furnished with hand-made tapestries. Equally well-considered are the bespoke solid ash tables created locally and custom ironwork from Anwick Forge.

To complement the stylish, tasteful 66-cover dining room is an à la carte menu comprising five starters, and six main courses, plus five desserts and fromagerie option with local producers’ cheese.

In terms of starters, Home Made Tomato Soup with Pesto & Parma Ham and Melon & Mozzarella Cheese are solid options, whilst a third dish of Pan Fried Scallops are accompanied by a Lemon Salad and Crispy Bacon. Pescitarians will also appreciate the option of Pan Fried King Prawns in Garlic Butter, Sweet Chilli and Mango Salsa. In all cases, options change monthly and are accompanied by bread freshly baked by the small but dedicated brigade.

Main courses change just as frequently, and during

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our visit, the menu comprised a sound selection of Lincolnshire favourites from Fillet of Beef with Rösti Potato, Buttered Cabbage, Mushrooms & Madeira Sauce, and Glazed Breast of Gressingham Duck with Braised Red Cabbage and Fondant Potato with a Red Wine Sauce.

Other options include Sea Bream, Roast Chump of Lamb and Roast Breast of Chicken, whilst the consistant red meat, white meat and fish options are also accompanied by a vegetarian option; in this case, Tomato, Aubergine and Chick Pea Fondue with Grilled Halloumi and Tzatziki. The latter is an example of the fact that vegetarians are given more than a token offering of the usual, poor quality vegetarian lasagne, but rather an imaginative and skilfully presented dish.

Desserts are created entirely in-house, as are ice creams and sorbets. A Crème Brulée with Raspberry Sorbet is a crisp reflection of summer, whilst the venue’s Warm Triple Chocolate Brownie with Clotted Cream and Chocolate Sauce is a true favourite... our photograph should demonstrate why!

Following your meal, freshly ground coffee and Homemade Chocolate Truffles are available.

In the flagstone-clad bar, ten bar meals are available, prepared with the same quality ingredients freshly to order but featuring simpler dishes available as starters or main courses with optional side salad, chips or bread and butter (all home made, of course).

Examples include Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Shin of Beef, Rib-Eye Steak, Hot Pot, Pork Burger or student favourite Eggy Bread. In all cases, meals are rich, satisfying and hearty, and with an average price of £12... they’re also exceptional value.

Suppliers for each menu include Abbey Parks for vegetables, M&J Seafood, Peterborough Game and for the venue’s meat, Millstream Butchers in Sleaford. Cote Hill Blue, Pipers, and Batemans also feature at the Bustard Inn. Finally, the venue also provides great entertainment,

Previous Page: Fillet of Beef with Rösti Potato, Buttered Cabbage, Mushrooms and Madeira Wine Sauce.

Above: Warm Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Sauce and Clotted Cream.

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i with monthly ‘Gourmet Nights’ - with Tapas, Game and Curry Evenings recent examples. The Bustard Inn also hosts Jazz Evenings on the last Wednesday of every month with Tony Giles’s All Stars appearing recently.

The venue was originally built in 1860 on the Rauceby Hall estate, reconstructed following the demolition of a previous pub nearby for estate workers.

Back then, it was designed to provide refreshment for labourers, but whilst today’s clientele is a little more refined, the emphasis on service and relaxation remains.

However polished the venue is though, Liz and Alan never lose sight of the fact that the customer comes first. Previously host to King George VI and Prince Charles during their Cranwell days, the venue remains, three years into its new tenure, fit for a king! n

The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby Cuisine: Fine English dining using fresh Lincolnshire ingredients.

Environment: Grade II listed pub and restaurant dating back to 1860.

Reopened in April 2007 following complete refurbishment and extension.

Menus: À la carte menu with five starters and six main courses.

Bar menu too, served lunch and evening, and set Sunday lunch menu.

Accolades: Tastes of Excellence Best Pub Food 2009 award. AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence 2009/2010, commendation in Michelin Eating Out and Pubs Guide 2010. Best Pub Food in Lincolnshire 2008/2009.

Don’t Miss: Monthly ‘special’ evenings - previous themes have included Oriental, Fish Night, Game, Tapas Evening and Scottish Ceilidh.

Additional evenings with live music from popular jazz performers.

Previous evenings have featured six courses for around PHI. Prices: À la carte starters and main courses from £5.60 to £25.95, Sunday lunch £12.90/£17.70/£22.50 for 1/2/3 courses.

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Forthcoming events at Supreme inns

Wednesday 30th June at 8pm Comedy Club, meal & comedy £15

Every Wednesday 12-2pm Ladies that lunch, 2 courses £9.95

Every Day Fresh takeaway coffee from £1.80 & sandwiches from £2.50

Open all day everyday for food Bar & reasturant menus available Contact the Supreme inns team for further information on bookings...

Supreme inns // Bicker Bar // Bicker // Boston // Lincs // PE20 3AN tel. 01205 822804 web. www.supremeinns.co.uk Conditions apply on all available offers

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Summer Special The best things in life are free... free, that is, from alcohol and preservatives... and this month, Belvoir Fruit Farm’s new range of soft drinks will provide refreshment in the form of natural, fruity and deliciously different pressés and cordials...

Many companies these days try to trade on the basis of their environmental or natural credentials, but one company that can judiciously claim to have retained their ethics and the integrity of their products is the 2,000 acre Belvoir Fruit Farms estate, in the shadow of Belvoir Castle, and run by Pev Manners and team.

A Busy Time...

Right now, the elderflower season is in full flow, which means hand-picking the 100 acres of flowers that are harvested fresh each day and within just three hours, and put into huge vats, ready to be turned into the company’s flagship elderflower pressés and cordials.

The Product Range...

Today, the company stocks 14 flavours of cordial, which can be diluted to taste. Whilst elderflower remains the most popular, Ginger and Spiced Winter Berry are popular for winter months diluted with warm water, and Raspberry & Rose, Cranberry, and Blackcurrant & Cox Apple really do bring out the taste of summer when diluted with chilled water and ice.

The company also has a range of sparkling pressés, including the cucumber, mint & geranium Summer Cooler, Raspberry Lemonade and Organic Lemonade.

Refreshing and delicious Belvoir’s fruit drinks are natural, healthy Brand New Product and now available Brand new this month is as a range of fruit a range of new Fruit Crush drinks, with 100% crushes... natural ingredients and

“The farm was originally owned by my father, Lord John Manners” says Pev. “He ran a grass-drying business working symbiotically with the RAF during the war, cutting grass to sell on as animal feed... he was a serial entrepreneur!”

Diversifying into fruit growing, Pev’s mother used to create home-made cordial from the family’s elderflower hedgerows. When the company launched its elderflower cordial commercially, and subsequently, its sparkling elderflower pressé, its popularity surged and now the company is a national brand stocked by supermarkets and farm shops as well as bars and restaurants across the UK.

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Belvoir Spring Water.

“There are four flavours; Apple & Blueberry, Apple & Elderflower, Blackcurrant & Apple, and Pear & Raspberry.” says Pev. “They’re naturally refreshing and have 40% real pressed fruit juice for a real homemade taste. Like our other drinks, there are no artificial sweeteners, flavourings, colours or preservatives.”

The new range is delicious, and reaffirm’s the company’s commitment to natural ingredients, ethical and local production, and high quality.

i Belvoir Fruit Farms Pressés & Cordials The Products: 14 flavours of 50cl cordials, 11 flavours of pressé (25cl and 75cl), and four new fruit crushes.

The Company: Producers of six million bottles each year from productive 2,000 acre fruit farm.

Family owned and run by Pev Manners, son of John Manners, first Duke of Rutland.

Stockists: Selected supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda and regional Tesco's, and all good farm shops. It’s also available online at www.belvoirfruitfarms.co.uk or by calling 01476 870286.

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SERVING SUGGESTIONS

A TANGY DESSERT A REFRESHING SUMMER DRINK, BUT THE COMPANY’S FLAGSHIP ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL CAN ALSO BE USED TO CREATE A TANGY AND DELICIOUS SUMMER DESSERT...

Elderflower & Lime Cheesecake Serves 6

3/4 large pack Digestive biscuits 90g butter 60g sugar 360g full fat cream cheese 160ml double cream, lightly whipped Icing sugar to taste 1 lime Zest of 1 lemon 2tbs Belvoir Elderflower Cordial Two of the company’s Pressés, and above right, the company’s mainstay, Elderflower Cordial.

In 2009, the company experienced a 38% increase in sales, and with a long hot summer forecast, more customers than ever this year will be looking to Belvoir Fruit Farms to provide essential summer refreshment.

The drinks taste absolutely phenomenal, a world away from industrially produced cordials and sugary drinks - and the attention to detail that goes into maintaining quality is impressive.

The company presses its fruit, picks its flowers by hand and cooks its own ginger, lemongrass and spices on the farm.

As such, the new range looks set to increase the farm’s appeal even further, making the company’s products a refreshing change from your usual summer tipple! n

Place the digestive biscuits in a large plastic bag. Hold one end of the bag and using a rolling pin, crush until they resemble fine breadcrumbs.

Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the crushed biscuits and sugar until they are fully combined. Press the biscuit mixture firmly into an eight inch round tin with a lift up base and place in the fridge to set.

Wash the lemon and grate the skin using a fine grater or use a zester. Place this zest together with the cream cheese, icing sugar and lime juice in a food processor and mix well.

Then slowly add the cream and elderflower cordial until it is a smooth thick paste. Spread this mixture on the biscuit base and refrigerate.

Just before serving, sprinkle the cheesecake with the zest of the lime and place twisted slices of lime round the edges.

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Lincolnshire is privileged to enjoy the inclusion of Grimsby, home to the freshest fish in the UK...

Here, we pay homage to the catch of the day by asking the county’s chefs to prepare their best fish dishes...

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Main: Langoustines at Forest Pines, Brigg. 1: Pan Fried Sea Bass with Fennel and Bacon Risotto at Barnsdale Lodge, Rutland. 2: Maldon Rock Oysters with Stout and Soda Bread at The Tollemache Arms, Buckminster. 3: Traditional Prawn Cocktail at the Admiral Rodney, Horncastle. 4: Pan Fried Scallops with Quail’s Egg and Watercress Purée at Ealand Gate, Scunthorpe. 5: Pan Fried Halibut with Herb Mash, Spinach, Artichoke Crisps and Langoustine Velouté at The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby. 6: Pan Fried Sea Bass on Herb Mash at the Generous Briton, Brant Broughton.

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7: Fish ‘n’ Chips at The Boathouse, Farndon, Newark. 8: Grilled Salmon Chop with Haddock Brandade, Feves Concasse with Lemon and Chive Nage at The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln. 9: Crayfish and Lemon Risotto at The Red Lion Inn, Caythorpe. 10: Battered Dover Sole with Tagliatelle at The George of Stamford. 11: Steamed Turbot with Saffron Cream, Watercress Purée and Mushroom at Kenwick Park, Louth.

12: Hot Smoked Scottish Salmon with Warm New Potato, Caper & Mint Salad and Chive Crème Fraiche at the Tally Ho, Aswarby. 13: Brandon Rost - Kiln Smoked Salmon bound in Dill Mayonnaise served on a Bed of Mixed Leaf at The Tally Ho Inn, Aswarby. 14: Prawn Timbale at The Olde Barn, Tealby.

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At The Boathouse, Farndon How did your career begin?

At school, home economics was my best subject... so, having moved to Nottinghamshire at the age of 11, I joined New College, Nottingham on a full time GNVQ course, and began working at Tom Brown’s where I completed my level two and three studies... and rose from potwash to head chef. In 2008 I set up the Boathouse with my fellow directors, and the restaurant has gone from strength to strength ever since.

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I love British classics - pie, fish & chips, that sort of thing. Our initial vision for the Boathouse was to concentrate on traditional gastropub dishes - but as our popularity has increased, we’ve become a little more upmarket as our diners have become increasingly confident in the food we prepare and so more adventurous.

My food hell is l’escargot...! We’ve begun to serve them at the Riverbank, in Nottingham, our newest restaurant which opened in 2010. Even with wild garlic and steak I’m still not keen, personally!

What’s the secret to producing a great dining experience?

In my opinion - service. Even the best food can be let down by a poor front-of-house team. Working together is really important in a restaurant.

15: Roasted Lobster Risotto, Sautéed Morels, Parmesan Cheese Tuille and Lobster Bisque at Winteringham Fields, Scunthorpe. 16: Tiger Prawns wrapped in Prosciutto with Roast Squash, Chorizo and Spicy Chilli Oil at San Pietro, Scunthorpe. 17: Tuna Steak at The Queen’s Head, Kirkby La Thorpe. 18: Bobó de Camarao - King Prawns cooked in Spicy Coconut and Cassava Sauce at Strait’s Brasserie, The Strait, Lincoln.

For our featured restaurants’ contact details see our Directory on p160.

Is there life beyond the kitchen?

Having just set up our newest venue in Nottingham, I’ve little time away from the kitchen as I’m the Executive Chef of our three venues; The Boathouse at Farndon, Tom Browns in Nottingham and The Riverbank, also in Nottingham... however, when I get the opportunity I do like to fish... there’s nothing like sitting beside a calm lake and relaxing! n For more information on The Boathouse see www.farndonboathouse.co.uk.

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NEW WORLD ORDER One of the New World’s most prolific producers, New Zealand offers an amazing selection of wines that stretch beyond the remit of mere Sauvignons... a favourite with restauranteurs and a selection of truly diverse and delicious wines... this month, Ben Straw of Steep Hill Wines in Lincoln selects his favourite contenders from a new world order!

New Zealand is rightly famous for it’s Sauvignon Blanc, but don’t let that fool you, there is a multitude of excellent wines from across both the North and South Islands that are crying out for attention.

The first Marlborough vines were planted in 1973 and this is where most of today’s output comes from, but vines have been cultivated in New Zealand for a lot longer.

Hawkes Bay on the east coast of North Island boasts over a century’s worth of wine heritage. Northland at the tip of the North Island saw the first vines planted in 1819.

For the 2008 year end New Zealand exported over 88.5 million litres of wine, with one third coming to the UK. Eighty-seven percent of this export was white wine.

Most grape varieties are grown in New Zealand, but it is the cooler climate varietals that thrive.

Here’s a selection of wines that New Zealand can rightly be proud of. Enjoy! n

Goldwater ‘Goldie’ Cabernet Merlot, Waiheke Island - £22.95 The Goldwater philosophy is simple - great wine is born in the vineyard. The ‘Goldie’ is a Bordeauxstyle with a core of blackcurrant and plummy fruit. Lovely savoury and earthy nuances appear with cedar notes. Rich, firm and concentrated.

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Staete Landt Viognier, Marlborough - £16.25 Staete Landt make true single vineyard handcrafted wines.

A firm oily mouth feel, with grapefruit and rose petal characters, toasty oak and a dash of sweet nectarines.

An opulent and full-bodied white wine.

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New World wines from £8.50 to £22.95!

Vidal Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough - £8.50 I couldn’t resist squeezing one Sauv onto the list! The capsicum and gooseberry aromas lead into a palate that bursts with passionfruit and tropical fruit flavours. Very easy drinking!

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Esk Valley Verdelho, Hawkes Bay – £9.50 The only Verdelho in New Zealand, this comes from two different vineyards. Bright, aromatic and herby, the palate is broad and rich textured with nice softness and good acidity.

Almost Alsace-like.

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Saint Clair Omaka Reserve Chardonnay, Marlborough -£13.95 Saint Clair is one of New Zealand’s leading wine labels.

A deliciously full-bodied and rich wine with complex stone fruit flavours and a touch of spice, supported by underlying savoury oak notes and subtle yeasty character.

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Escarpment Pinot Noir, Martinborough - £17.55 Inspired by the classic wines of Burgundy, this is a tribute to Martinborough’s unique terroir.

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Our readers like appreciate good food.

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The Houblon Inn Oasby, Grantham, NG32 3NB

Telephone 01529 455215 A Real Country Inn. Sit in the garden on warm sunny days. The constantly changing blackboard menu reflects the season & lunch could be worked off with a game of boule. Booking advisable. Visit our website for special offers and promotions www.houblon-inn.co.uk

The Barley Mow Pub & Restaurant On the A52, between Boston and Skegness

Telephone 01754 820883 An award winning pub and restaurant, offering delicious food, well kept ales, fabulous yummy puddings, a fantastic beer garden and a great pub. Outside catering now available.

For more details please contact us on 01754 820883 or email barleymowfriskney@sky.com

The Queen’s Head Kirkby-La-Thorpe, Sleaford

Telephone 01529 305743 Proud winners of several awards recently including Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of the Year 2009, and the Taste of Excellence ‘Best Pub Restaurant Award’ for best pub restaurant food in Lincolnshire.

Thursday Evening Steak Supper, Sunday Evening Supper, Early Bird Special Served 6pm-7pm Tues & Wed, Lunchtime Specials from 12pm – 2.30pm Tues–Sat. Now open Mondays.

See www.thequeensheadinn.com or our advert in this edition.

Woody’s Bar and Lakeview Restaurant, incorporating The Malden Function Suite...

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Why not take advantage of our tranquil surroundings and enjoy a relaxing meal in our Lakeview Restaurant, suitable for that cosy meal for 2, or a family celebration.

Woodland Waters Lakeview Restaurant has an extensive a la carte and bar snack menu.

Village Limits Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa LN10 6UJ

Telephone 01526 353312 NOW OPEN 7 EVENINGS A WEEK. Serving Tastes of Lincolnshire award winning food. We serve food 11.30-2 Tues-Sun and 6.309pm Everyday. Fresh food, local ales & homemade desserts available. Special Diets catered for. Located half a mile past the Petwood Hotel. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.

Visit www.villagelimits.co.uk for menus.

• Steak Nights every Wednesday Evening • Sunday Carvery served 12 noon – 3pm Main Course Only - £8.95, Starter & Main - £10.95, Desserts - £4.25

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AW ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRES Damage to your car is always upsetting; even the most minor damage to your paint work can cause you stress and disruption. However nestled in Sleaford is the busy headquarters of AW Repair Group – a nationally coveted crash repair group with its very roots here in Lincolnshire Whether you’ve suffered a major road impact or an unknown shopping trolley dent AW Accident Repair Centres will ensure your vehicle repair experience is as smooth as possible.

And the group - with bodyshops covering Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire - is already set for the changes occurring within the motor insurance and crash repair industries.

Managing Director, Billinghay-born Andrew Walsh, explains: “With new materials now found in the construction of the modern day vehicle manufacturers are becoming a dominant influence in crash repair choice.

“There has always generally been two main routes to vehicle accident repair: obtaining a private quote for small, often self inflicted, damage and dents or via the vehicle insurance provider for more extensive repairs.

“But with up to seven different types of steel used in vehicle construction, all requiring different repair techniques and method to protect the integrity and safety of the vehicle and its occupants, it is imperative crash repair operators have access to most up to date manufacturer information and guidance.”

That is why AW Accident Repair Centres, which is approved by many of the UK’s leading insurance companies, is forging formal alliances with local manufacturer outlets and national manufacturer bodyshop programmes.

“We are delighted to be working in partnership with Chandlers of Horncastle to offer Mitsubishi approved crash repair services to the county,” says Andrew. “Within AW Repair Group we also hold the prestigious VW Paint and Body Centre approval, a marque which covers Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW Commercial as well as appointment to the Honda Paint and Body Programme and Peugeot manufacturer approval.”

AW technicians are manufacturer trained and attend regular courses each year bringing them up to date with new designs and methods for newly released models.

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The centres are equipped with the most up do date technology so you can be sure your car is kept the way your manufacturer intended. Approvals are only granted to those bodyshops which have passed high auditable processes set and regularly monitored by the manufacturer.

“Customers make their choice of vehicle because of the quality refinements and its performance,” continues Andrew. “Make sure that it is not compromised by a poor quality repair which could affect the residual value, safety and performance.”

AW Repair Group is developing unique partnerships with vehicle manufacturers and insurers – who in most circumstances pay the repair costs – to ensure the best possible repair process for each customer.

“While insurance companies pay for crash repair claims it is the customer’s right to insist their vehicle is repaired at a paint and body centre of their choice,” adds Andrew.

“Our unique approach ensures the insurer is not paying excessive costs, which inevitably increases all policy prices, whilst the vehicle is repaired using the most appropriate processes and manufacturer’s exacting standards with minimum disruption.”

AW Repair Group’s commitment to the integrity of vehicle crash repair is supported by all sites gaining the British Standard Institute PAS125 Kitemark licence which became available to the crash repair industry only three years ago.

“We are also passionate about the customers’ experience. Our award winning customer liaison team is trained to be understanding, friendly and eager to help at all times to meet our overall objective: keeping you moving.”

The Kitemark symbol of assured quality reflects AW Repair Group’s ability to provide a consistently high level of quality, safety and service. This has also been extended to the licensing of the technicians and vehicle damage assessors to ensure absolute competency.

Customers are regularly updated on the progress of vehicle repair with updates every three days and text messages. You can even track your repair on line using an advanced on line tracking system via the company’s web site www.awrepairgroup.co.uk.

“Smaller operators are closing as they cannot commit to the PAS125 standards or afford the investment required to obtain manufacturer approvals,” says Andrew.

AW Repair Group repairs more than 6,500 vehicles each year across its branches in Sleaford, Newark and near Doncaster and has a fleet of 85 courtesy vehicles. It has won numerous awards including Bodyshop

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AW Repair Group has a number of subsidiaries including an accident assistance programme for non-fault incidents; expertise in offering nil-cost claims solutions for companies with small to medium-sized fleets; low cost tyre replacement; air conditioning servicing and vehicle diagnostics.

For further information visit www.awrepairgroup.co.uk or telephone 0844 8486670.

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News In Brief Land Rover: 200,000 Freelanders Old...!

The 200,000th Freelander 2 has rolled off the production line in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The positive sales trend continues for Land Rover globally with sales up 29.7% for April and 35.2% year to date.

The UK remains the largest market for Freelander 2 with sales up 79.3% year to date.

Fleet World: Mazda6 is ‘Best Estate Car 2010’ Fleet World, the industry magazine for business fleets, has awarded the Mazda6 its Best Estate Car title for 2010.

The 2.2 diesel estate model is priced at £20,559 on the road and beat the Skoda Superb, Toyota Avensis and Honda Accord to the title.

Audi’s A1 Order Book Now Open Prices have been announced for Audi’s frugal new supermini.

UK A1 pricing will range from £13,145 to £18,280 – ordering will be possible from this month and first deliveries are expected in late 2010. SE, Sport and S line specification levels will be available in conjunction with 1.2 TFSI petrol and 1.6 TDI engines, 1.4 TFSI petrol engine offered with Sport and S line options.

1.6TDi models will return 70.6mpg thanks to stop/start technology.

Volvo’s 3-Series Challenger • ES, SE and SE Lux models. From £23,295 - £36,745.

• Groundbreaking safety features, up to 54.3mpg.

Volvo’s new S60 aims to cast off Volvo’s undeserved reputation for being a little dull with this superb new 3-Series challenger, badged as the new S60.

Well-Equipped Volvo has always been generous with standard equipment; all models feature alloy weels, computer, leather steering wheel, climate and cruise controls and colour screen.

With prices from just £23,295 and a SE trim adds power-folding mirrors, choice of two diesel and one petrol Bluetooth, parking sensors, and engines, plus three trim levels an upgraded stereo. it’s a solid, pretty and safe model designed to SE Lux models, starting challenge BMW’s Volvo’s new from £27,095, add dominance in the S60 model will be power driver’s seat with sector. and memory, leather. a four door sports Three Engines coupé with three trim SE and SE Lux models Two diesel engines and can add leather, sat-nav, levels and three one petrol unit is DAB radio and multimeengines. offered. Returns of dia for an extra £1,250. around 54.3mpg can be Drivers can also add adaptive achieved with the smaller unit, cruise control with queue assist, whilst the larger oil burner will sprint collision warning and auto-braking for to 60mph in 7.8 seconds, with little £1,350 to supplement a wealth of compromise of economy. The petrol standard equipment. A sports body unit, meanwhile, reaches 60mph in kit will also be available.

6.5secs and 155mph top speed.

Volvo S60 2.0D D3ES: 54.3mpg.

2.0 D5: 53.3mpg.

3.0 V6 T6: 28.5mpg.

ES, SE, SE Lux. £23,295£36,745.

This Month: Mercedes Benz’s new range of E-Class models, and its economical luxury siblings.

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One of the most prestigious brands in motoring is updating its range with some impressive technology. Meet the new faces of Mercedes Benz’s 2010 model line-up including capable offroaders and stylish sports cars...

Words: Rob Davis.

Mercedes Benz... it’s one of the world’s most respected brands, but in addition to Golf Club Car Park kudos, the brand’s name also carries a reputation for excellent engineering, rock-solid residuals and pioneering technology.

Most recently, Mercedes has re-released its GLClass large off-roader, and revamped its E-Class, arguably one of its best models. However, its S-Class limousine represents one of the most technologically laden and sophisticated cars on the road today.

Its S-Class tends to be favoured as a chauffeur’s vehicle, but debuts the technology that we’ll enjoy as it filters down other vehicle classes over the next few years. With V12 engines and technology like night vision and radar-guided cruise control, it’s certainly an interesting example of where motoring technology is heading, even if the new technology that will debut on the replacement model, due in 2011, is still a carefully guarded secret.

In addition, Mercedes has also concentrated on diversifying its portfolio or cars by producing the A-Class and B-Class of small family hatchbacks, and creating new markets with its CLS-Class - a large saloon coupé, and its R-Class, a hybrid 4x4, people carrier and coupé all in one.

Also prevalent in the line-up is a range of sporty vehicles including the outgoing SLK, a sporty two seater roadster, the new E-Class Coupé and Convertible, SL grand tourer, CLC Compact coupé and CL coupé. Due to join these models as Pride goes to press is the SLS super-sports-car, which will feature gullwing doors as a tip of the hat to the model’s 1950s predecessor.

Whilst Mercedes is making in-roads into markets traditionally dominated by other brands with its A and B Class models, it’s the brand’s C-Class and E-Class saloons that constitute the mainstay of its business.

Finally, Mercedes also offers the R-Class and ML-Class 4x4 models and new GL-Class Discovery challenger to families seeking premium German off-roaders with a Mercedes badge.

Images: Mercedes’s New GL Class will rival the Discovery & Range Rover. Above; Sleek, stylish new E-Class Coupé.

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models, and sports coupés, but the brand’s mainstay will always be its executive saloon models...

Family Cars Mercedes’s range begins with the A-Class, a Focus-sized hatchback available with three or five doors for a reasonable £15,000.

All variants are frugal, avoid the 2.0 diesel though; despite its 62mpg fuel consumption figure as it’s terrifically slow, reaching 60mph in 15 seconds; the 2.0 A180 diesel achieves 56mpg whilst slashing five seconds off its sibling’s 0-60 time.

Meanwhile, the B-Class, billed as a Sport Utility Vehicle, commands a £4,000 premium over the A-Class despite being fundamentally the same, with perhaps a little extra headroom. The equivalent of Ford’s S-Max or Vauxhall’s Zafira, the B-Class would make a great deal more sense if it offered more than five seats, as its competitors do.

C-Class Style The small executive class is dominated by the BMW 3-Series, and Mercedes’s C-Class equivalent looks and drives positively conservatively by comparison. However, it’s a well-mannered, statesmanlike vehicle with a quality cabin.

Available from £23,475, in three trim levels, all models boast climate control, part-electric seats, Bluetooth and Agility Control Suspension for a quality drive.

Executive Models Mercedes’s E-Class is the backbone of the company’s range, designed to compete against Audi’s popular A6 and BMW’s 5-Series.

Available as a saloon, estate, coupé and convertible, the 2010 E-Class is the newest addition to the company’s portfolio, and has a variety of engines from the frugal E200 Blue Efficiency model’s 54.3mpg to the range-topping E63’s 6.2V8, which storms to 60mph in 4.5 seconds.

A well-built, well-equipped model boasting leather, climate control and electric, heated seats as standard, it sets an unprecedented benchmark in the sector for style and quality, even if some motoring journalists report the Sport models’ ride to be a little too firm.

Whilst the E-Class’s prices mostly hover around the mid-£30k mark, the company’s S-Class is the brand’s true flagship, from £57,815 - £154,390.

With engines from a frugal 3.0 diesel returning 37mpg to two high-performance

Images: Mercedes’s concept for a 2011 S-Class

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Mercedes in 2010 A/B-Class Three and five door models, from £14,825 to £24,245. Engines from 1.5 - 2.0.

C-Class Four door saloon and five door estate variants. From £22,530 to £52,435.

Engines from 1.6 - 6.2V8.

AMG models offering supercar-like performance, the model is a great performer but also offers - and in many case pioneered luxuries like massage seats, head-up display, radar guided cruise control and digital TV tuner.

The models is definitely graceful, with sweeping lines, and is a full four seater.

CLS has since been joined by Porsche’s Panamera and Aston Martin’s Rapide, as well as BMW’s 5-Series GT... it will soon face Audi’s A7 coupé saloon too.

It’s difficult to suggest whether it would be better to drive or be chauffeured in the S-Class, but either way, a smooth drive and statesmanlike appearance makes the model a favourite with those fortunate enough for afford the running costs.

4x4 and Utility The name Mercedes has also become synonymous with luxury 4x4 models too.

Its ML is a five seater Range Rover Sport challenger whilst a new GL model with seven seats and low range gears aims to challenge the Discovery’s market dominance.

S-Class Four door saloon, short/long wheelbases.

From £57,815 - £154,390. Engines from 3.0 - 6.0V12.

Also on offer is the firm’s R-Class, another odd crossover like the CLS coupé/saloon model, but this time, a combination of a people-carrier, off-roader and coupé.

GL-Class Five door 4x4. From £53,665 - £70,160.

Engines from 3.0 - 5.5V8.

Sports Models At £19,365, Mercedes’s CLC seems expensive compared to rivals, but offers a stylish, compact sports coupé alongside its two-seater SLK coupé/cab model.

Based on the S-Class, its CL and SL coupé and coupé/cab models offer luxury, excellent performance and plenty of style.

However, that’s not where Mercedes’s sporting line-up ceases. The company released its CLS model as the UK’s four door coupé.

With four wheel drive and air suspension, and six seats, the model lacks the ground clearance of a 4x4, but offers 34mpg economy and a stylish, family-friendly design that’s a world away from conventional people-carriers. n

Main; Mercedes’s S-Class flagship, its lavishly appointed interior and the S-Class’s open-top variant.

E-Class Four door saloon and five door estate variants, two door coupé and cabriolets.

From £27,810 - £71,900. Engines from 1.8 - 5.5V8.

MLLE-Class Five door 4x4. From £40,910 - £78,430.

Engines from 3.0 - 6.2V8.

R-Class Five door SUZ 4x4. From £39,950 - £44,175.

Engines 3.0V6 diesel.

SLY-Class/SLY-Class/SLR Two 2-door styles. From £30,775 - £157,510 (SL65AMG). Engines from 1.8 - 6.0V12.

For more information call 01522 696016 or www.mercedes-benzhullandlincolnshire.co.uk.

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Eric A Bird 1 St Mary's Street, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 7EQ Tel: 01522 520977

Allington Manor The Old Manor House, Allington, Grantham, Lincs NG32 2DH Tel: 01400 282574

Cameo Shoes Market Place, Louth Lincs LN11 9NT Tel: 01507 601200

Eve & Ranshaw 1 Market Place, Louth Lincs LN11 9NT Tel: 01507 602902

Amba Photography 78 Doddington Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 7EU Tel: 01522 807191 Andrew Michael's Jewellers Limited 38/39 Stodman Street, Newark, Notts NG24 1AW Tel: 01636 679638 AP Homestyle 6-7 Victor Way, Bourne, Lincs PE10 9PT Tel: 01778 424200

Chris Sellars Groundcare Top Farm, Lineside, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QX Tel: 01205 290900 Chris Sharp Cabinets Tillbridge Lane, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 2SX Tel: 01522 504506 Colin Parker Masonry 58 Bridge Road, Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs PE12 9EF Tel: 01406 365200

Fishes Galore Pond, Garden & Aquatic Centre Wigtoft Road, Boston, Lincs PE20 2EL Tel: 01205 460213 Forest Pines Hotel Beech Tree Restaurant, Ermine Street, Broughton, Brigg, North Lincs DN20 0AQ Tel: 01652 650770

Couture Amour 132 Eastgate, Louth, Lincs LN11 9AA Tel: 01507 601925

Free Fire Zone Talanvine, Conquest Drove, Peterborough, Cambs PE7 3DH Tel: 01733 247 171

Credible Investments 11 Daincourt Park, Branston, Lincs LN4 1NL Tel: 01157 141998

Furniture Medic Lincoln Fulbeck Low Fields, Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3JD Tel: 01400 272723

Cropleys Coaches Main Road, Fosdyke, Boston, Lincs PE20 2BH Tel: 01205 260226

G Hewitt and Son Jewellers 10 Victoria Street, Grimsby, North Lincs DN31 1DP Tel: 01472 342609

Dancing in the Street Sleaford Enterprise Park, Pride Parkway, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 8GL Tel: 01529 415662

G Simpson Butchers 11 Cameron Street, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 9RW Tel: 01529 460403

AW Repair Centres The Reservation, Sleaford Enterprise Park, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7BY Tel: 07813 322990

Darren Bell Photography 4 Leghorn Road, London, SE18 1SZ Tel: 07545 262819

Gibbs of Spalding 22 Hall Place, Spalding Lincs PE11 1SQ Tel: 01775 723091

Baker Street The Barn, 38 Main Street, Newark, Notts NG22 8EA Tel: 01623 882288

David Twigg Joinery Ashlands, Station Yard, Skegness, Lincs PE24 5EZ Tel: 01754 890560

Barley Mow Sea Lane, Friskney, Boston, Lincs PE22 8SD Tel: 01754 820883

DKJ Resolutions 28 Winthorpe Grove, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 3PL Tel: 07962 217927

Asher Swimpool Lincoln Road, Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3JW Tel: 01400 272583 Aurora Photographic Studio Caistor Road, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 3JE Tel: 01673 844519 Avant Garde Bridal Emporium Showroom 15 High Street, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5HP Tel: 01507 525200

Barnsdale Lodge The Avenue, Rutland Water, Oakham, Leics LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 724678 Billinghay Sawmill First Hurn Drove, Billinghay, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 4BL Tel: 01526 860902

Duckworth Land Rover Racecourse Garage, Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 3RE Tel: 01673 842 101 Ealand Gate Restaurant Outgate, Ealand, North Lincs DN17 4JE Tel: 01724 711322

Glen-Eden Medical Aesthetics The Market Cross Surgery, The Market Place, Grantham, Lincs NG33 4NH Tel: 01476 550056 Grahams of Louth 23-25 Upgate, Louth, Lincs LN11 9ER Tel: 01507 600530 Grandads Shed 10 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincs DN20 8JH Tel: 01652 650416 Hart Nottingham Standard Hill, Park Row, Nottingham, Notts NG1 6GN Tel: 01159 881900

Boston Audi Marsh Lane, Boston, Lincs PE21 7QS Tel: 01205 315400

East Lindsey District Council 44-45 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1EH Tel: 01522 842800

Boston Heating Centre Church Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 0LG Tel: 01205 310327

Ebrington Arms Main Street, Kirkby on Bain, Woodhall Spa, Lincs LN10 6YT Tel: 01526 354560

Holland Brothers Jaguar Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 4HW Tel: 01522 544350

To advertise with us, call 01529 46 99 77

Brackenborough Arms Cordeaux Corner, Louth, Lincs LN11 0SZ Tel: 01507 609169

Eden Tanning & Beauty 26 Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 2LD Tel: 01522 543444

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Bridge McFarland Haddon Owen 3-9 Tentercroft Street, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 7DB Tel: 01522 518888

Elm Grange Interiors Elm Grange Studios, East Heckington, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QF Tel: 01529 461800

Horncastle Tiles 1 Abigate Business Park, Boston Road Industrial Estate, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6SB Tel: 01507 524852

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Houblon Inn Oasby, Lincs NG32 3NB Tel: 01529 455215

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J & D Betts 40 Saundergate Lane, Boston, PE21 7BZ Tel: 01205 311407

Miglio 35 Abbey Road, Swineshead, Boston, PE20 3EN Tel: 01205 820909

Simpsons Limited Branston Hall, Lincoln Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 1PD Tel: 01522 797989

The Grange Spa Millthorpe Road, Pointon, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 0NF Tel: 01778 440511

Jackson Building Centres Pelham House, Canwick Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 8HG Tel: 01522 511115

Millcraft Interiors 38 Queen Street, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 3EN Tel: 01673 844439

Soper of Lincoln Roman Way, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 9UH Tel: 01522 688889

The Lincs Kitchen Company Market Place, Market Rasen, North Lincs DN21 4LZ Tel: 01522 533051

Janel Shoes 22 Guildhall Street, Lincoln Lincs LN1 1TR Tel: 01522 527680

Moore and Scrupps 7 Appletongate, Newark, Notts NG24 1JR Tel: 01636 704488

Spalding Air Conditioning 10 Snowdrop Place, Spalding, Lincs PE11 3FW Tel: 01775 714097

Jaskaran 26B Gainsborough Road, Scotter, Gainsborough, North East Lincs DN21 3UB Tel: 01724 762500

Navenby Antiques Centre 34 High Street, Navenby, Lincs LN5 0DZ Tel: 01522 811271

Jenny McIntee Architectural Design Chads Cottage, Fen Road, Boston, Lincs PE20 1SD Tel: 07921 003153 JGQC Solicitors 22 The Green, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 2NR Tel: 01522 595441 John Anthony Shoes 100 Victoria Street, Grimsby South Humberside DN3 1BA Tel: 01472 340679 John Cussell Jewellers 84 Westgate, Grantham, Lincs NG31 6LE Tel: 01476 571721 Jon Hickson Motors Carlton le Moorland, Lincoln, Lincs LN5 9HR Tel: 01522 788363 Keith Dolby Jewellers 8 Bristol Arcade, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7ST Tel: 01529 303945 Kenwick Park Country Hotel Kenwick Park, Louth, Lincs LN11 8NY Tel: 01507 353091 La Foundouk Avalon, 15 Brick Yard, Great Limber, North Lincs DN37 8JU Tel: 01469 560383 Lincoln Hotel Eastgate, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1PN Tel: 01522 520348

North Kesteven District Council Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7EF Tel: 01529 414155 Oldrids 11 Strait Bargate, Boston, Lincs PE21 6UF Tel: 01205 361251 Oriental Rugs Of Newark 9 Castlegate, Newark, Notts NG24 1AZ Tel: 01636 613000 Parkers Carpets 37 Wrawby Street, Brigg, North Lincs DN20 8BS Tel: 01652 653808 Peter Jackson Cabinet Makers 1 Devereux Way, Boston Road Ind Estate, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 6AU Tel: 01507 527113 Pocklington Soft Furnishings The Everglades, Whitehouse Lane, Boston, Lincs PE21 0BE Tel: 01205 310901 Pure Glass Design 107 Main Street, Newark, Notts NG24 3NN Tel: 07854 012356 Relumbratelier 62 Spalding Road, Holbeach, Lincs PE12 7HH Tel: 01406 490630 Rhodes Fitted Kitchens 54-56 Queen Street, Market Rasen, Lincs LN8 3EN Tel: 01673 842361

Lincs Motors Windsor Road, Fairfield Industrial Estate, Lincs LN11 0LF Tel: 01507 604061

Richwood Elm Grange Studios, East Heckington, Boston, Lincs PE20 3QF Tel: 01526 469542

Lincs Showground Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 2NA Tel: 01522 524240

Ruskington Dental Practice 37 High Street, Ruskington, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 9DY Tel: 01526 832922

Lindsey James (Ladieswear) The Barns, Whitehouse Farm, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 9NA Tel: 01529 461175

Stapleford Park Country House Hotel Stapleford, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 2EF Tel: 01572 787522 Starglaze Windows & Conservatories Tritton Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 7RY Tel: 01522 512020 Steep Hill Wines 5 Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1LU Tel: 01522 544737 Straits Brasserie 8-9 The Strait, Steep Hill, Lincoln Lincs LN2 1JD Tel: 01522 576765 Stuart Beagles Chimney Sweep The Forge, Frithville Rd, Boston, PE22 0SP Tel: 01205 751133 Supreme Inns Bicker Bar, Boston, Lincs PE20 3AN Tel: 01205 822804 Tally Ho Inn Aswarby, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 8SA Tel: 01529 455170 Taylors Ford Endeavour Park, Boardsides, Boston, Lincs PE21 7TF Tel: 01205 360404 Tennants Head Office The Auction Centre, Leyburn, North Yorks DL8 5SG Tel: 01969 623780 The Ashbourne Hotel Vicarage Lane, North Killingholme, Lincs DN40 3JL Tel: 01469 541010 The Bag Shop 4 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2AX Tel: 01780 754794 The Boathouse Restaurant Farndon, Newark, Notts NG24 3SX Tel: 01636 676578

The Little Chocolatier 2 Pawnshop Passage, Louth, Lincs LN11 9JQ Tel: 01507 355770 The Mill 148 Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QN Tel: 01205 352874 The Old Palace Minster Yard, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 1PU Tel: 01522 504075 The Queen's Head Boston Road, Kirkby la Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 9NW Tel: 01529 305743 The Red Lion The Red Lion, High Street, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3DN Tel: 01400 272632 Tollemache Arms Main Street, Buckminster, Grantham, Lincs NG33 5SA Tel: 01476 860477 Trade Leisure Unit 5 Chieftain Way, Tritton Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN6 7RY Tel: 01522 539089 Turnbull & Co. Ltd., 95 South Gate, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 7RQ Tel: 01529 303025 Valerie Tall Wedding Studio 10 School Court, Brigg, South Humberside, DN20 8JW Tel: 01652 657744 Village Limits Motel and Restaurant Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincs LN10 6UJ Tel: 01526 353312 Walkers (Windows, Bathrooms, Conservatories) 70 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincs DN15 7JN Tel: 01724 860905

The Bostonian Private Wing Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Tel: 01205 360606

White Hart Hotel Bailgate, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 3AR Tel: 01522 526222

The Bustard Inn 44 Main Street, South Rauceby, Lincs NG34 8QG Tel: 01529 488250

Willow Farm Willow Farm, Thorpe Fendykes, Skegness, Lincs PE24 4QH Tel: 01754 830316

San Pietro 11 High Street East, Scunthorpe, North Lincs DN15 6UH Tel: 01724 277774

The Falconer Welton Manor Golf Centre, Hackthorn Road, Lincoln, Lincs LN2 3PA Tel: 01673 861888

Lowndes 99 Lumley Road, Skegness, Lincs PE25 3LZ Tel: 01754 763278

Winteringham Fields Winteringham, North Lincs DN15 9ND Tel: 01724 733096

Scott Trailers 33, West End, Walcott, Lincoln, Lincs LN4 3ST Tel: 01526 860317

The Generous Briton High Street, Brant Broughton, Lincs LN5 0RZ Tel: 01400 272119

McKinnell 17- 23 West Parade, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 1NW Tel: 01522 541181

Shakesby's 5 West Street, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5JE Tel: 01507 526626

The George of Stamford High Street St Martins, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 75075

Woodland Water Willoughby Road, Ancaster, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3RT Tel: 01400 230056 Wright Vigar & Co. Limited 15 Newland, Lincoln, Lincs LN1 1XG Tel: 01522 531341

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Taking the Chair - Councillor Peter Bedford Councillor Peter Bedford is this month named as the 25th Chairman of Lincolnshire County Council. Vowing to champion county firms, Peter will act as the First Citizen of Lincolnshire, representing the county at civic events, and will oversee meetings of the county council, ensuring they are carried out in a fair and just manner

~ I want to help raise the profile of our local industries and bring people together, creating new opportunities...

~

Were you born and raised in Lincolnshire?

I was born in Freiston, in the south-east of the county, and have lived in the Boston area my entire life. I attended Pinchbeck Endowed School in Butterwick as a boy, before going on to work for the Blue Star Garage group and Michelin Tyre Company; I retired in 2006.

What do you do and what inspires you most about your job?

I have been the county councillor for the Boston Coastal Division for four years now, and a member of my local district and parish councils for almost 20. Being a councillor involves a lot of hard work and long hours, but it is an incredibly rewarding job. What I like most about my role is that I get to help local people. I always deal with people honestly and fairly, and am always ready to listen. As a councillor, I feel I have been able to make a real difference in the lives of others.

In 2008, my wife, Zita, and I served as the Mayor and Mayoress of Boston for a year.

During that time, I was able to do even more to support local businesses, organisations and events. It’s a great feeling being able to promote good causes and it can make a major difference. This is something I hope to continue to do as the 25th Chairman of Lincolnshire County Council. My main aim for my year in office is to support and promote county businesses, particularly those involved in agriculture and tourism. Times are tough.

I want to help raise the profile of our local industries and bring people together, creating new opportunities.

Whereabouts in the county do you live?

I still live in Freiston – in fact, I still live in the house in which I was born, which isn’t something many people can say! This part of the county is one of the most important areas in the country, providing a significant portion of our food supply. It is impossible to overestimate the importance of our agricultural industry.

Which is your favourite area of Lincolnshire and why?

One of my favourite parts of the county is the RSVP nature reserve at Freiston Shore. Not only is this helping to protect one of the most beautiful areas in Lincolnshire, it is great for our tourism industry, attracting new people each year.

What are your vehemently held likes and dislikes?

I love historical buildings – which makes Lincolnshire the ideal place to live. We have such a rich heritage in this county, with iconic monuments everywhere. In my opinion, you can’t beat the sight of something like Lincoln Castle or the Boston Stump set against the beautiful Lincolnshire landscape. Wherever you are in the county, there is always something special nearby. I am also a life-long Boston United fan. My wife and I were among the crowds in Bradford when they were promoted recently. There are few moments in life as exciting as seeing your side win the play-off final with a goal in extra-time. I have already bought my season ticket for next year.

Name your favourite book, music and film?

Growing up in the 50s and 60s, I have fond memories of Saturday nights in the Boston Gliderdrome with the music of Elvis Presley, Bill Haley and the Rolling Stones. This music has stayed with me and is still my favourite. I don’t get much time to read or watch movies, but do like to see old films, like the Dambusters, when I can. I think the last film my wife and I saw at the cinema was the most recent James Bond movie.

What will your epitaph read?

Rest in Peace... my family is the most important thing in my life. I hope to be able to pass on my house to my son and would like my ashes to be scattered in the garden. I would like to be remembered as someone who enjoyed life – we are given too little time for negativity.

Finally, tell us something good!

Life in Lincolnshire. This is such a beautiful county with so much to offer.

Despite having lived here for more than 60 years, I am still finding new places to explore. As Chairman I am going to do all I can to let people know how special Lincolnshire is, and encourage others to get to know our wonderful county. n

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