Lincolnshire Pride July 2018

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welcome letter

The subject matter for this magazine has never been a problem for me.

I don’t credit that to my flawless abilities in journalism but to the fabulous county that I get to write about each month.

There’s always something undiscovered, always a new group of people doing something exciting and always a beautiful part of Lincolnshire that we have yet to feature.

This month we’ve looked at some of the county’s most well known discoveries from a different

angle as we feature the area’s castles...from the skies. We’ve also been clay shooting with the Femmes Fatales, a fantastic group of ladies who love the country sport.

A great place to discover too this summer is Doddington Hall’s gardens. We’ve spoken to the very talented head gardener in this edition.

Our best wishes for a wonderful month,

Tilly Wilkinson, Editor,

tilly@pridemagazines.co.uk

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CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS 10 16 26

HIGH SOCIETY Photographs from

the Champagne & Lipstick Ball.

CASTLES FROM THE SKIES See never-before-seen photographs of Lincolnshire’s Castles from above.

FEMMES FATALES All female shooting group in Lincolnshire will be at Grimsthorpe later this month.

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SHORT BREAKS Discover the best places to visit for a shorter break.

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EATING OUT Enjoy dining at the

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LINCOLNSHIRE TEA The county’s

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HOMES & GARDENS 62 76 80 89

WELCOME HOME A beautiful country cottage in Wellingore is on the market with Fine & Country.

INTERIORS Colefax & Fowler’s new collection of softer leafy tones.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE Updating the space you enjoy outside.

DODDINGTON HALL See the gardens at Doddington Hall from the new water garden to the kitchen garden.

LADIES & GENTLEMEN

Blacksmiths in Clayworth this month.

102 FASHION Striking fashions from Vera

very own brew, blended with the area’s hard water in mind.

120 MOTORS Rolls Royce’s new SUV..

THE BRAMLEY APPLE An extraordinary story about the Bramley apple and its origins around this area.

Mont. We also have Charles Tyrwhitt suits to browse in this edition.

126 GOLF Top golfing tips for bunker shots from local professional golfer Jordan Wrisdale.

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NEWS

Woodhall Spa 1940s Weekend 2018 THIS YEAR THE FESTIVAL WILL MERGE WITH THORPE CAMP’S 40’S FESTIVAL...

WOODHALL The second weekend in July 2018 will see the very best of our county, as two highly successful events that celebrate Lincolnshire’s unique role in World War II will take place in partnership.

Woodhall Spa 1940s Festival and Thorpe Camp 1940s Weekend will - for one year only - take place on the same weekend, across the 7th and 8th July.

The ‘Blitz spirit’ partnership forged between the two volunteer committees means huge opportunity for visitors to attend two of Lincolnshire’s best summer events in one fantastic weekend.

With excellent parking and free transport between Woodhall Spa and Thorpe Camp - a journey of less than 10 minutes - every visitor will have the chance to learn about the social and military history of the region, see exciting re-enactments, sing and dance

along with the very best 1940s entertainers, feel the thrill of seeing the majestic BBMF soar overhead and much, much more across two very different locations.

Historical Lincolnshire Postcards Sell for £22,000

A COLLECTION OF OVER 16,000 POSTCARDS DATING BACK TO VICTORIAN TIMES SELLS FOR £22,000...

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The 40’s Festival consists of a wide variety of 40’s ‘Home Front’ themed events which take place at numerous venues across the village throughout the weekend.

LOUTH 16,000 postcards depicting life in Lincolnshire have recently sold for nearly £22,000 at auction.

The cards belonged to the late David Robinson, who was a local historian, writer and lecturer.

Louth-based auctioneers John Taylors said there had been a huge interest in the collection.

James Laverack, from the firm, said the most expensive lot, depicting Kesteven villages, sold for £2,500.

“Another set of 1,000 postcards of Lincolnshire villages - an A-Z index made £2,050,” he said.

It’s £5 for Park & Ride and one or two concerts are ticket only, but other than that all the entertainment throughout the village is free! n woodhall-spa-40s-festival.com.

The collection, which was divided up into 40 lots each containing around 150 to 1,000 postcards featuring a particular place or subject matter, was expected to sell for between £15,000 and £20,000. They were said to be the largest collection of historical Lincolnshire images ever put up for sale.

Jean Howard, who was a friend of Mr Robinson, and responsible for cataloguing the collection, said she was pleased people valued them. n The collection also included industrial scenes like this view of Grimsby Docks (left) - John Taylors.

BONNIE WRIGHT DIRECTS FILM HERE

GRANTHAM One of the stars of the Harry Potter films has premiered her directorial debut in a hair salon.

The short film, Medusa’s Ankles, is helmed by Bonnie Wright, best known for her role as the boy wizard’s love interest Ginny Weasley.

It also features Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in the adaptations of JK Rowling’s novels.

Bonnie Wright, 27, said her movie was about the ‘intimate experience’ you have while sat in the hairdressers.

She said she chose to premiere the film in a real salon so customers could see it and relate to the characters and chose a salon in Lincolnshire.

Medusa’s Ankles was shown at the Sincil Salon in Lincoln, as part of a wider programme of arts events in the city.

Sophie’s Chelsea Win...

SOPHIE ALLPORT FROM STAMFORD SCOOPS A FIVE STAR AWARD AT THE ANNUAL SHOW

Red Arrow replica outside Number 10...

BOSTON A life-sized replica of a red arrow jet has been placed right outside Number 10 on Downing Street to celebrate the RAF’s centenary.

The RAF was formed more than 100 years ago on 1st April 1918, when the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service merged to create the RAF. The merger between the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service resulted in the creation of the world's first independent air service.

To mark the milestone, Prime Minister Theresa May recently hosted a reception at Number 10 for personnel and trainees from across all three UK military services, plus veterans and civil servants from the Ministry of Defence.

Among the 150 guest that were invited along to the event, the heads of the RAF, Royal Navy and Army attended.

A street party, made up of junior ranks from the RAF, Fleet Air Arm and Army Air Corps, greeted those attending, along with the Red Arrows Hawk copy.

STAMFORD Local designer Sophie Allport has been presented with a five star award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for her trade stand.

Showcasing her new Chelsea Flower Show mug, Royal Wedding and Royal Baby mugs, the team at Bourne based Sophie Allport have worked tirelessly behind the scenes for the ninth year in the months leading up to the world-renowned event.

With 157,000 visitors descending on Chelsea it’s one of the busiest shows the team attends throughout the year. n www.sophieallport.com.

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Lincoln Film Premier

A HISTORIC village pub which locals desperately tried to save has been brought back to life opened recently. The historic Sebastopol Inn sits in the heart of the village of Minting near Horncastle which has been an integral part of the community since 1836. After a rallying cry for support from residents, a management committee was formed and the pub reopened. n

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LOCAL

NEWS In Brief

DONNA NOOK

COASTGUARD DISCOVER HIDDEN BUS IN THE SEA Coastguard teams who rushed to the seafront were stunned to find a single-decker bus abandoned in the water.

Crews from Donna Nook and Cleethorpes couldn’t believe their eyes when they arrived at the water’s edge to see the waves crashing against the side of the bus.”

The bus, which has an advert for an East Lindsey taxi firm in the windscreen, was found on Cleethorpes Beach.

No one was found on the bus after police called the coastguards to the scene at around 2.45am.

It was originally reported to the police by a member of the public who saw it driven onto the beach.

Due to the fact that there was also a risk of pollution from oil and diesel from the bus, it was towed out of the water, back onto the roadside. n

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Canwick House announced as ‘Care Home Awards 2018’ Finalists....

Canwick House Care Home s delighted to be the only care home in Lincolnshire to be crowned finalists for this year’s Care Home Awards 2018.

Nomination 1: Canwick Classics In collaboration with Beverley 107.8FM, Canwick House Care Home debuted “Canwick House Radio”

With more entries than ever and the highest levels of care, the awards have been extremely hotly contested this year.

The unique concept from Canwick House utilises the components of a traditional radio show and customises this taking them on a journey from the 1940’s to the 1970’s for the enjoyment of Residents and their families.

Canwick House Care Home has received two nominations in multi-categories, this rare feat is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Home’s staff.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Wednesday 27 June in the Platinum Suite at the ExCel, London.

To see this year’s Finalists please visit www.carehomeawards.com/results

The 70 minute-long radio show features the music, jingles, and call-in conversations of a traditional radio show. “However, Canwick House Radio is unique!” says Catherine Paul, Registered Manager at the Home, “We feature Resident’s family, friends and staff members from Canwick House as the call-in guests, sharing anecdotes with the radio presenter and the opportunity to dedicate a song to their loved one”

Nomination 2: Canwick Remembers Canwick Remembers is a remembrance day held in honour of the Residents at Canwick House Care Home, organiser Gabby Cooper explains “It serves as a reminder of those whom have blessed our lives with joy but are no longer with us” This special day provides the time and space for staff and family members to reconnect and celebrate their beloved ones and to meet other families sharing in this memory.

It’s a service that provides a platform of support for those grieving or feeling isolated; and a reminder to all, that the doors of Canwick House are always open for you. Catherine and the team at Canwick House are incredibly excited in the lead up to the Awards ceremony, and are feeling proud of this recognition for their hard work so far!

Canwick House Care Home, Hall Dr, Lincoln LN4 2RG. Call 01522 522275 or see https://www.facebook.com/canwickhouse/

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St Barnabas Hospice’s Lipstick &

Champagne Ball

St Barnabas Hospice held a ball in aid of the charity in Spalding recently at Springfields Event Centre, themed around champagne and lipstick!

Photographed by Andy Howe, Rutland Photographic, we have some superb

photos of the some of the beautiful guests who attended on the night, champagne in hand and lipstick on!

It’s the annual ladies only ball held by the charity locally. Tickets were £42.50 and included a three course meal and drink.

Live music entertained the guests through the evening from Starstruck Live. A live DJ and disco n For more info visit stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

To speak to Andy, call 07912 966369 or visit rutlandphotographic.uk.

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HIGHLIGHTS

CASTLES from

the SKIES

e county has a prolific provision of castles that have stood for centuries. is month, we’re viewing them from a different angle as we take to the skies and see some of Lincolnshire’s most well known landmarks from a birdseye view...

Words: Words: Tilly Tilly Wilkinson.

Wilkinson. Photos: Photos: Rob Rob Davis.

Davis. Main: Main: Belvoir Belvoir Castle.

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“Lincoln was third in prosperity and wealth across the country in Norman times, and the city even had its own mint...”

The county is known for one in particular but it’s actually home to several others too that are too often overlooked.

The history of Lincolnshire dates back to the stone age a few early Neolithic settlements have been identified in including a hollow at Dragonby, pottery and flint at Great Ponton, and pottery found in a later barrow at Walesby so there’s no wonder why we have an abundance of ancient architecture throughout the county.

Throughout this feature, we’ve the history of each castle, even some of the lost ones, and some incredible drone shots of Lincolnshire Castles from the skies...

Lincoln Castle A focus on castles in the county would not be complete without discussing Lincoln Castle. By Norman times, Lincoln was the third city of the realm in prosperity and importance. The city even had its own mint for making coins. In 1068, two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times.

One of the first structures on the site was the Lucy Tower motte and its bailey, to which another motte and stone walls were added early in the 12th century. These would have dominated the skyline along with the nearby Cathedral.

For 900 years the castle has been used as a court and prison.

The coffin like pews in the chapel were to remind prisoners of their fate and to ensure that they could not see each other. Many prisoners were deported to Australia and others executed on the ramparts.

Visiting Lincoln Castle today, you will be able to see the an original of the famous scripture the Magna Carta, a document that completely changed this country’s history.

There is also the Medieval Wall Walk which is a 360º walk and a complete circuit of the castle walls, with audio tour and dungeons to explore.

Finally, a visit to Lincoln Castle would not be complete without visiting the Victorian Prison. Experience the hope and hardship of the prisoners in Lincoln.

(01522 554559, www.lincolncastle.com)

Tattershall Castle Tattershall is a magnificent 15th century red brick castle in Tattershall south of Woodhall Spa. Rising from the flat Lincolnshire fens, Tattershall Castle, with its Gothic fireplaces and church-like windows, was designed to impress.

Right: Lincoln Castle from the skies and a view from the Castle Wall Walk.

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In 1231 Robert de Tateshale received a licence from King Henry III to build a crenelated manor house at Tattershall.

His castle consisted of a great hall, kitchens, gatehouse and a chapel defended by a curtain wall and a single moat.

In the 15th century the Castle was passed to Ralph, 3rd Baron Cromwell. In 1433 Lord Cromwell upgraded his small, crumbling ancestral seat into an opulent home

designed on a palatial scale. The inner moat enlarged and an outer moat added. In 1643 a big part of the Castle was destroyed or damaged during the Civil War. The Royalists, led by the Earl of Newcastle who was sweeping across Lincolnshire, attacked the castle and left only the Great Tower intact.

After the Kings defeat Parliament ordered the demolition of the entire castle. The Earl of Lincoln appealed to Parliament to leave the Great Tower intact and due to his repeated pleas the demolition order was overlooked.

The castle became abandoned and derelict in the 19th century, and was to be exported to America, but Lord Curzon of Kedleston bought it and saved it. In his will, he left the property to the National Trust.

The rescue efforts of this Lincolnshire landmark prompted the first piece of buildings conservation legislation in the world; shaping the future by protecting the past. The 1913 Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendment Act forms the basis of our heritage protection laws that helps charities like the National Trust to conserve buildings, places and spaces for ever, for everyone. It’s a fabulously romantic story and a beautiful place to visit commanding far reaching views across Lincolnshire.

(01526 342543, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall-castle).

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LINCOLNSHIRE’S

Lost Castles There are several fantastic castles to visit in Lincolnshire but unfortunately some of them have not withstood the test of time...

Bourne Castle: A Norman castle was built by Baldwin FitzGilbert. In medieval times there was motte and double bailey castle which formed an unusual concentric plan. The castle was destroyed after being used by Cromwell’s troops in 1645 and a farmhouse was built on the site. Traces of the enclosed mound and inner and outer moats are all that now survive.

Carlton Castle: Castle Hill is the name given to the once substantial motte and bailey, perhaps double bailey, apparently associated with the then new town of Castle Carlton, seven miles south-east of Louth.

Only the motte and some ditching remain and they are now overgrown.

Kingerby Castle: It was a motte and bailey castle which was burnt down in 1216. The motte was then altered to form a platform for a manor house which was built on the site. In 1812 the manor house was demolished and replaced by Kingerby Hall, still standing.

Sleaford Castle: Built by the Bishop of Lincoln in the early 1120s, it was habitable as late as 1555 but fell into disrepair during the latter half of the 16th century.

King John and Henry VIII are known to have stayed here.

Somerton Castle: The property was given to King Edward II in 1309. King John II of France was imprisoned here in 1359 having been taken prisoner after the Battle of Poitiers.

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Right: Grimsthorpe Castle and Gardens. Above & Bottom Left: Bolingbroke Castle. Below: Tattershall Castle. Left: Lincoln Castle.

Sir Isaac NEWTON It may not be a castle but it’s a very interesting place to visit; Woolsthorpe Manor in Grantham is the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, now managed by the National Trust.

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Grimsthorpe Castle Each section of this castle in Bourne has a different appearance, reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed there since building began in the 13th century. Once inside you’re able to see the vast collection of paintings, furniture and tapestries. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are also available to view.

Grimsthorpe Castle has been in the Willoughby de Eresby family for 500 years and remains in the family today.

It was granted by Henry VIII to William, Baron Willoughby de Eresby on the occasion of his marriage to the lady-in-waiting to Katherine of Aragon, in 1516. The oldest part of the castle, King John’s Tower, was built in the early 13th century. It is the main front which gives the castle its grandeur. The gardens have been designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

During the First World War Grimsthorpe Park was used by the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force as an emergency landing ground. During the Second World War the central part of the park was used as

“Bolingbroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry of Bolingbroke, also known as King Henry IV in the 1300s...” a bombing range. In 1944 the castle housed a company of the Parachute Regiment while it was recovering from operations.

You should visit Grimsthorpe at least once if not for its history and tapestries but for its extensive and beautiful grounds.

(01778 591205, www.grimsthorpe.co.uk)

Bolingbroke Castle Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades. After his death, the castle remained in the ownership of the Earls of Lincoln and was later inherited through marriage by John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster.

Above: Lincoln Castle from the skies clearly shows the different towers, entrances and the length of the wall walk.

An extremely powerful member of the royal court, John of Gaunt became guardian of Richard II when the young king succeeded to the throne at the age of 10. John of Gaunt and his first wife, Blanche, lived at the castle during the 1360s. Their son, Henry of Bolingbroke, was born there in 1367.

Henry had a tempestuous relationship with Richard II and was exiled in 1397. He returned to England after the death of his father in 1399, enraged that the king had seized the estates he had inherited.

These events marked the end of Richard II’s reign. Henry of Bolingbroke claimed the throne from his unpopular rival, and Richard imprisoned. Soon afterwards, Henry was crowned king as Henry IV. Unfortunately, during the Civil War, the castle became a defensible base for a Royalist garrison and was besieged by Parliamentarian forces in 1643. The Royalists surrendered that winter, and the entire castle was destroyed.

The castle is managed by English Heritage and although it’s now in ruin, it’s beautiful in the way that nature has taken over, making it part of the natural landscape.

(01529 461499, www.english-heritage.org.uk)

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Newark Castle Newark Castle was founded in the mid 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln.

Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century.

Newark Castle and Gardens are formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War. The Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.

The most famous event in the castle’s long history came in 1216, when King John died here, after consuming the infamous ‘surfeit of peaches.’ Tradition suggests that the king died in the south-west tower, but it is more likely that he was staying in an apartment within the grand gatehouse that dominates the site today.

Due to the Civil War following King John’s death, the destruction of the castle meant that only one and a half sides of the castle still stand. It’s enough however to give an idea of how impressive the original fortress must have been. The west front, facing onto the river, is what is left to view today.

(01636 650000, www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk) Main: Belvoir Castle.

Above: Newark Castle.

Belvoir Castle Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. The family have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years.

The land was a gift from William the Conqueror to one of his Norman barons Robert de Todeni who fought for him at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

The castle is now in its fourth incarnation with wars taking a toll on its architecture.

The castle you see today was built in the 1800s. The first was a Norman royal castle that eventually was left in ruins until the Earl of Rutland, started the construction of a new castle in 1528.

This second incarnation of Belvoir Castle is what held the story of the witches of Belvoir; three castle servants that were accused of the murder of the Earl’s two young sons.

During the English Civil War, it was one of the more notable strongholds of the king’s supporters and King Charles spent a night here on his way into Lincolnshire. However, the parliamentarians destroyed it in 1649 and a new home started to be built six years later for the 9th Earl of Rutland.

The Castle cost £11,730 to build which is equivalent to around £1,850,000 in today’s rates. The Earl was made a Duke in this third castle, and the castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Rutland for three centuries.

Unfortunately, the Castle was nearly entirely destroyed in a fire in 1816 which cost around £8,430,000 in today’s rates, and included paintings by Van Dyck, Titian and Rubens.

It was rebuilt for £6,990,000 in today’s rates much to the style of the third Belvoir Castle, incorporating styles of medieval castles, reminiscent of Windsor Castle and this was completed in 1832. This is what you see today.

(01476 871001, www.belvoircastle.com)

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Pension Planning... with jch:investmentmanagement Access cash or buy property with a Small Self Administered Pension Scheme?

JOHN HEBBLE THWAITE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, jch: wealth management A SMALL Self Administered Pension Scheme (SSAS) allows company directors to maintain compete control of their pension funds with maximum flexibility and tax efficiency.

SSASs are ideally suited for small to medium sized limited companies (though also used by Partnerships) and don’t require a third party provider like an insurance company as the company sponsors the SSAS instead.

Company pension contributions can be varied in line with profitability and the trustees/members can invest the scheme funds in a wide range of assets including: Commercial property and land Cash deposits, equities (including the company’s own shares) and fixed interest securities The SSAS can borrow up to 50% of the Scheme assets to help purchase for example a new commercial property or indeed can lend up to 50% of the Scheme’s assets to the company for any purpose (up to 100% to an unconnected third party).

Ta ax efficiency: Company contributions qualify for corporation tax relief Investment income and gains (other than dividend income) are generally completely free of any taxes 25% of the Fund can paid out as a tax free lump sum from age 55 (or 100% of the Fund on death before age 75, currently post age 75 at the beneficiaries income tax rate when drawdown)

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The administration fees can be paid by the company, are tax deductible, and therefore leave the maximum amount in the pension The whole fund can be “inherited” by your beneficiaries and drawn down in stages tax free at any age, or left to cascade down the generations.

How does a SSAS work?

Contributions can be paid in by both the members and the company into the Scheme bank account.

Other pension funds can be transferred in, in cash and/or other acceptable assets like property.

By pooling contributions together members may obtain greater investment opportunities.

The maximum number of members is 11, though in our experience most SSASs are for the family members of the company or business partners usually up to four.

A pension is a long term investment and the fund may fluctuate and can go down depending on the investment type. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation. The value of investments and income from them can go down and you may not get back the original amount invested.

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Where there’s a Will, there’s not always a way...

By Gino Ballestracci, Litigation Executive in the Wills & Inheritance disputes team at Wilkin Chapman solicitors.

THERE is no doubt that we must all make a Will, presided over by a legal expert – in order that our final wishes are met.

However, such documents, while official and binding, can be contested and such action is becoming increasingly common. In fact, figures obtained by one national newspaper revealed how, in the early 2000s, there had been a 700 per cent rise in the number of such actions launched at London’s High Court.

It is a recent High Court hearing that I wish to highlight, which saw defeat for a son determined to contest his late father’s Will. Held in Leeds and presided over by His Honour Judge Mark Raeside QC, the case involved a brother and sister and the Will of their late father. As a member of the Wills & Inheritance Disputes team at Wilkin Chapman, I had the privilege of acting for the successful daughter in this claim.

The father had made various Wills in the past and was living with his son until 2011, when he made the decision to reside with his daughter. It was

around this time that his Will was changed to the exclusion of his son.

“700% increase in contested Wills”

Added to that, a year later in 2012, the father was diagnosed as suffering with dementia and subsequently died in 2014 – with the entirety of the father’s estate passing to his daughter.

The son maintained two allegations: • His father lacked capacity to make a Will at the material time owing to the onset of dementia; • The daughter had exerted undue influence over her father which overpowered his wishes.

This resulted in the daughter being forced to issue court proceedings for a declaration that her father’s 2011 Will was valid.

After hearing all factual evidence at trial, His Honour Judge Mark Raeside QC was unable to find any case which would have raised a single doubt about capacity and further held that the son had been unable to satisfy the test which is to be applied in cases of undue influence.

Accordingly, judgment was granted in the daughter’s favour, with costs awarded.

This is a timely reminder of how things can go wrong and the ‘high threshold’ that must be met when looking to challenge the validity of any Will, especially when arguing undue influence.

If you are looking at such matters, then please seek appropriate legal advice. It may well save you from a lot of anxiety and financial stress in the long run.

For further information, please contact Gino Ballestracci on 01472 265997, email gino.ballestracci@wilkinchapman.co.uk or visit wilkinchapman.co.uk

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HIGHLIGHTS

Hitting the Mark with the FEMMES FATALES

A clay day with all women group the Femmes Fatales is not to be missed, especially in the beautiful shooting grounds of Grimsthorpe Estate. Ahead of the event in July, I went along with regular shooters Heather and Lucy from the group to speak to Sophie who manages the shooting ground and try my hand at the country pursuit myself...

Lincolnshire Pride magazine is very much a country publication, based in the heart of a naturally beautiful and agricultural county.

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

Country sporting pursuits are therefore a very common occurrence in our magazine, although this month we’re referring to a very different kind of magazine altogether.

Clay pigeon shooting has been a hobby for many since the late 19th century, and was first invented for people who could not afford the costs of shooting game.

Of course only half of the population would shoot; in Victorian times, women were not obliged to participate in such brutal and gentlemanly activities.

However the tables are certainly turning.

Women have a big part to play in the sport, and the Femmes Fatales is a group of women who are strongly supporting their success.

Lucy and Heather both started clay shooting around two years ago now and haven’t been able to put their guns down since.

“Shooting is predominantly a male sport still, so it was great to hear of the Femmes Fatales, and I jumped at the chance...”

Main Image: Far left is Heather and to the right is Lucy.

In the centre is Sophie who’s responsible for organising the shoots at Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Grounds.

“I grew up on a farm in Derbyshire,” says Lucy. “With a strong agricultural background, I’ve always been around the sport and my father showed me the ropes. After moving to London, it became a smaller part of my life and I became less involved until I heard of the Femmes Fatales.”

“What really attracted me to join was the fact that it was all girls. It’s predominantly a male sport still, and it can be intimidating as men take it very seriously.”

“With the Femmes Fatales, it gave me a new set of really close friends who loved shooting but also loved getting together, having a good chat and just enjoyed a day out together.”

Heather joined with a similar frame of mind. “It’s alway something I’ve wanted to do,” says Heather. “It’s a chance to get out into the beautiful countryside in the fresh air and it’s definitely something to tick off a bucket list. It’s now become something a lot more than just that.”

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Lydia and Rachel were the brains behind starting the Femmes Fatales several years ago, and they both shared the same thoughts.

“We want to share our passion for clay shooting with like-minded women. Women that have a love for fashion, partying, high heels and lipstick, but also like the smell of gun oil and aren’t afraid to get their boots muddy!”

They started the not-for-profit group just a few years ago now with a mission to just get local women into the sport, but it has now grown into a nationwide community and has prompted a conversation about the taboo topic of women in clay shooting.

Sophie, the organiser of the shoots at the very beautiful Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Ground is certainly discussing the subject, and her encouragement for women to get involved has meant that 50% of bookings are made by women at the course.

“What I love about the Femmes Fatales is how easy and laid back the groups are. It’s just good light-hearted fun and a great way to socialise...”

“What I love about clay pigeon shooting is that it’s a completely level playing field,” says Sophie. “I can understand that with rugby, men have the advantage, but strength isn’t a necessity in clay pigeon shooting.

You don’t need to be physically fit, it just requires good aim and a steady hand.”

“What I love about the Femmes Fatales is how easy and laid back the groups are. It’s

Grimsthorpe Estate: The Shooting Grounds

If you want to take up the sport and you’re seeking tuition before committing yourself to purchasing equipment and a gun licence, Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Ground can offer one to one and group tuition. It’s the perfect place to learn, situated in the rolling countryside of the East Midlands, set in acres of stunning woodland.

Opened and run as a family affair since 1989, the Grimsthorpe shooting ground accommodates a wide range of skills, with experienced and qualified instructors taking pride in providing high standards of individual and group tuition appropriate to your level of experience.

“With the recent opening of our brand new purpose built clubhouse,” says Sophie, “we offer a wide variety of different services here from practice to tuition, corporate entertainment, stag and hen parties, large scale competitions and much, much more.”

“Our main priority is that you have a great experience, whether it is the first time you have attempted shooting or you are a seasoned shooter wishing to improve or test yourself further, or just enjoy down time with your friends.”

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just good light-hearted fun and a great way to socialise when you lead a very busy life.

There’s no set rules, you don’t have to attend every single time, and if you haven’t been shooting for several months, it’s a sport you can just pick up again. It’s practical for busy women and it’s a great hobby.”

“It’s so inclusive too,” says Lucy. “We have people from the ages of 17 to 70 join us on the shoots, and you don’t have to come from an agricultural background. Before Femmes Fatales, I felt like you had to know someone who knew someone to participate, and all male groups can be quite daunting and sometimes condescending, simply because there aren’t many women doing it still.”

“There’s nothing I love more,” says Heather, “that when a man underestimates your shooting abilities. It’s happened to me on several occasions when someone has asked if I want them to show me how to do it. It’s very fun to play naïve and follow their lead, then pick up your gun and hit every clay.”

After a brief lesson and a few tongue-in-cheek tips in shooting, Lucy and Heather handed me one of their shotguns (at their own risk).

I said ‘Pull!’ and the clay pigeon came into view. In all honesty, before picking up the gun and shooting a clay disc, I didn’t see what much of the fuss was about; I thought it was just a great excuse to get out of the house and have a good girl’s day out.

However, I most definitely caught the shooting bug. I loved the feel of shattering the clay and the pull back of the gun. Therefore, I will definitely be coming along to the clay day with the Femmes Fatales at Grimsthorpe in July. The grounds are also beautiful at the shooting grounds and it’s very much like a game of golf; going from trap to trap around a winding course through beautiful countryside.

There are around 12 sites at Grimsthorpe varying in difficulty.

Try your hand at the sport and join me on Saturday 21st July in the grounds with the Femmes Fatales. n

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Clay Day: 21st July Grimsthorpe will be a new venue for the Femmes Fatales this year on Saturday 21st July.

The stunning Grimsthorpe Shooting Ground and Club House in Bourne has recently benefitted from refurbishment and looks fabulous, and their team of professional instructors will welcome the female shooting group on Saturday 21st July for a day of shooting, organised and hosted by the wonderful Diane Ablett.

The itinerary for the day is as follows: 9.30am Breakfast on Arrival; 10.20am Introductions to Instructors & Safety Briefing; 10.30am Target Practice or Tuition.

At 12 they break for lunch, before going back at 1pm for a friendly 25 target competition followed by thrilling team flush! At 2.30pm, there is a prize giving and cake.

It’s just £75 per person and that includes all equipment, professional instruction, breakfast and lunch plus the chance to win some cracking prizes including scarves from local artist Clare Shaw and jewellery from the Nutty Heifer.

n For more information on the Femmes Fatales or to book a place on the shoot at Grimsthorpe Estate Shooting Grounds on 21st July, please visit the website www.femmes-fatales.co.uk or email the local organiser Diane at de.carroll@live.co.uk.

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TRAVEL

A Short Summer

BREAK

A SHORT SUMMER BREAK CAN BE JUST THE TONIC WHEN YOU NEED A STRESS RELIEVER FROM WORK. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS WITH THE FAMILY OR MAYBE A ROMANTIC GETAWAY FOR TWO WE HAVE A SELECTION OF PLACES TO VISIT...

Domestic Tourism in Britain is an enormous industry and it’s easy to see why. When our little island has so much to offer, why travel elsewhere? It’s only the weather that can let us down occasionally so if you’re not seeking sun and want to discover more about Britain, we have suggestions for the best places.

Whether you’re looking for romance, more of a family holiday, rural bucolic scenery or just pure relaxation, you won’t have to travel too far out the county to find it...

ROMANCE & CHARM

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

For a romantic retreat, try Royal Leamington Spa. Wide boulevards, stunning architecture and award-winning parks provide a very sophisticated and romantic backdrop to this Regency town. Our recommended place to stay is Mallory Court Country House Hotel, 32

THE FACTS & FIGURES: THE UK

World Ranking: The UK is the world’s 6th biggest tourist destination in the world. France is 1st.

Location: Of course the most visited location in the country is London.

The most visited tourist attraction is the Tower of London.

Domestic Tourism: Domestic tourism remains the biggest component of tourist spending in the UK, with expenditures totalling £21m.

Time: The busiest period for domestic travel is during bank holidays and the summer months, with August being the busiest.

Trips: 126m domestic trips were made in the most recent survey.

part of the Relais & Chateaux group. This magnificent 43 bedroom manor house hotel set in 10 acres of grounds is the epitome of a quintessential English country house hotel.

There’s a luxury spa here too.

Where to stay: Mallory Court Country House Hotel, 01926 330214, www.mallory.co.uk.

Price: From £129 per room.

COAST & COUNTRYSIDE The North Norfolk Coast

Explore north Norfolk and discover 45 miles of stunning coast, beautiful countryside, nature reserves, the Broads National Park, pinewoods, marshland, heaths, forests, fens and beaches. Our recommendation is to stay with the beautiful Barefoot Retreats, a selection of handpicked country cottages.

Where to stay: Barefoot Retreats, 01485 512245, www.barefootretreats.co.uk. Price: From £400 for a weekend break, depending on the property.

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BRITAIN’S

TOP TEN

ATTRACTIONS THE BIGGEST AND BEST TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN BRITAIN...

“THE PEAK DISTRICT IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO VISIT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL AND WALK THROUGH OPEN COUNTRYSIDE, ALONG RUSHING STREAMS AND OVER QUAINT COBBLED BRIDGES...”

2. Westminster Abbey The venue of Will and Kate’s wedding.

3. Kew Gardens One of the world’s most renowned botanical gardens.

RAMBLING & WALKING Macclesfield, Cheshire

The Peak District is the perfect place to visit for a rambling holiday, getting away from it all and walking through open countryside, along rushing streams and over quaint cobbled bridges. Nestled on the edge of the Peak District National Park in Cheshire, Shrigley Hall Hotel is the perfect base to discover the winding valleys of a glorious landscape.

Where to stay: Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa, 01625 575757, www.shrigleyhallhotelandspa.co.uk.

Price: From £75 a night.

1. Tower of London Home to Beefeaters and holder of the crown jewels.

4. St Paul’s Cathedral 1,200 years of history and Diana’s wedding venue.

5. Chester Zoo The largest orangutan exhibit in Europe & 11,000 animals.

CULTURE & HERITAGE Richmond, London

Stay at the beautiful Syon Park hotel near London to see Hampton Court. Along with St James’s Palace, it is one of only two surviving palaces out of the many owned by King Henry VIII, and part of the Historic Royal Palaces. It’s a fabulous place to visit and famed for maze, huge grape vine - the largest in the world as of 2005 - and gardens.

Where to stay: Hilton London Syon Park, 020 7870 7777, www.londonsyonpark.com.

Price: From £150 a night.

6. Windermere Boat Cruises Lake Windermere is the most popular place in Cumbria.

7. Flamingo Land Over 140 species live in this Yorkshire destination.

8. Stonehenge Believed to have dated back as far as 3,000BC.

9. London Zoo Over 12,000 animals live at the zoo including 100 penguins.

10. Drayton Manor A 280-acre theme park on the outskirts of Birmingham.

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- TRAVEL -

SPA & WELLNESS

Windermere, Lake District

There is no better place for luxury than Gilpin Hotel’s spa lodges. Gilpin Hotel & Lake House has five luxurious detached lodges, each cedar-clad with king size beds, gorgeous bathrooms and a private en suite spa along with mood lighting, fires, electric blinds and a state-of-the-art music system.

The Spa Lodges each have a convertible treatment area, steam room, rain maker shower, free standing oval stone bath, outdoor sauna and hydrotherapy hot tub surrounded by a walled garden and wonderful views over the gardens to the Lake District moors.

Where to stay: Gilpin Hotel & Lake House spa lodges, 015394 88818, www.thegilpin.co.uk.

Price: From £275 a night at the hotel.

FOOD & DRINK

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Heston’s Fat Duck

If you’re a fellow foodie, try Bray in Maidenheard. It’s the location of two of the four three-starred Michelin restaurants in the UK, the The number of staff in the Fat Duck and the Hind’s kitchen has increased from Head, Heston Blumenthal’s four when it first opened in 1995 to 42; one kitchen restaurants. For something a staff member per little more relaxed, try the customer!

Crown at Bray.

Where to stay: River Arts Club, 01628 631888, www.riverartsclub.com.

Five star luxury hotel. Price: £250 per night.

Three To Visit: The Best Beach Destinations in the UK...

n Watergate Bay, Newquay: Two miles of golden sand backed by cliffs and caves and circled by Peregrine falcons, gulls and fulmars overhead. Good for surfing.

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n Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth: For a more secluded location, three miles south-west of Dartmouth is this sheltered, peaceful crescent of sand, backed by wooded hills.

n Botany Bay, Kent: This curve of sand is backed by white cliffs with chalk stacks and rock pools. At low tide you can walk to Joss Bay, Kent’s best surfer’s beach.

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NEWS & EVENTS

What’s On...

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 7th JULY

LINCOLNSHIRE

BAILGATE BUSKING FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY 25th - 29th JULY

LICMF

That’s the Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival in full.

Enjoy the sights and sounds as a range of buskers create a backdrop in Lincoln’s historic Cathedral Quarter.

The Lincoln Castle walls and the cobbled streets of Bailgate gently reverberate to the sound of acoustic music of all styles.

A festival of chamber music across Lincolnshire featuring international artists.

The Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival welcomes some of the finest artists to Lincolnshire for five wonderful days of live music.

n Call 01522 824563 or visit www.strumminstevejackson.com.

WINTERTON

SATURDAY 7th JULY

This year, the festival is focusing on two important centenaries; the end of World War I and the death of Debussy.

WINTERTON SHOW

The performances will be held throughout Lincolnshire from Woodhall Spa to Boston, Branston, Lincoln and Gainsborough.

n For more information, please visit www.licmf.moonfruit.com or call 07757 708858.

Jools Holland in Concert

JOOLS HOLLAND & HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA RETURNS TO THE COUNTY THIS MONTH IN LIVE CONCERT

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 7th JUNE

JOOLS HOLLAND One of the UK’s most popular pianists and bandleaders will bring his orchestra for an evening of music in Lincoln Castle.

Special Guest Chris Difford, Jools’ former Squeeze band mate will join him - meaning three original Squeeze band members - Jools Holland, Chris Difford and Gilson Lavis will be reunited on stage.

Bring along suitable clothing and seating for the outdoor concert in the medieval grounds of Lincoln Castle - the show must go on rain or shine! n Call 01775 768661 or visit the website www.livepromotions.co.uk.

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The Winterton two day Show occupies over 20 acres. The Show caters for many agricultural and countryside pursuits involving all elements of the local and neighbouring communities.

It successfully blends a variety of events appealing to both rural and town dwellers; as a consequence it is very well supported, drawing crowds in excess of 12,000 from across the region. The show is going from strength to strength year on year.

n Call 01724 734178 or visit www.wintertonshow.co.uk.

STAMFORD

SATURDAY 7th JULY

BATTLE PROMS Burghley House Battle Proms Concert is a summer celebration with music, fireworks, spitfire, cannons and cavalry! Pack up the hampers and champers for the 14th annual Burghley House Battle Proms Concert!

A firmly established favourite in the calendar, the Battle Proms Concert is attended by thousands every year.

n Call 01432 355416 or visit www.battleproms.com.

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Send your press releases and events to: the Features Editor via editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

CROWLE

SUNDAY 15th JULY

CROWLE SHOW The Crowle Show is an annual country show hosted each year in the village of Crowle. The show offers a range of events and the 2018 show will be the 121st Show to be held. The show houses a range of events including trade stands, craft tent, funfair rides. The show provides a wonderful day out for the whole family.

LINCOLN

UNTIL 2nd SEPTEMBER

LINCOLN BY THE SEA The beach comes to Lincoln city centre, complete with deckchairs, special appearances from Punch and Judy and of course lots of sand!

Lincoln Cornhill will see the return of Lincoln BIG’s sandy beach in the summer holidays.

Children will be able to enjoy the beach and fairground rides

in the city centre, while parents can relax in the complimentary deckchairs.

Summer activities will bring a vibrant atmosphere to the beach. Sit back, relax and watch Punch and Judy, providing your children with hours of entertainment throughout the summer.

n Please call 01522 842702 or visit the website www.visitlincoln.com for more information on Lincoln’s very own beach!

Doddington Sculptures...

DODDINGTON HALL’S ANNUAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION WILL START IN JULY WITH AN INSPIRING, BEAUTIFUL ARRAY OF SCULPTURES

n Call 07826 919748 or visit www.crowleshow.org.uk.

LINCOLN

SATURDAY 21st JULY

DRAGON BOAT RACE

More than 100 people will take to the Brayford for a day of spectacular Dragon Boat races this summer to raise money for three local charities; St Barnabas Hospice, LIVES, and the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. n Call 01529 301300 or visit www.ringroselaw.co.uk.

DODDINGTON

UNTIL 9th SEPTEMBER

DODDINGTON HALL SCULPTURES

The Doddington Hall annual sculpture exhibition is always an exciting, inspiring and beautiful array of sculptures from across the UK and Europe displayed in the grounds of the beautiful Doddington Hall & Gardens.

This is Doddington Hall & Gardens’s fourth biennial fine outdoor and indoor Sculpture Exhibition.

With the Hall as a backdrop, the walled gardens, romantic wild gardens and the

BROUGHTON

SUNDAY 22nd JULY

BROUGHTON SHOW The Broughton Show focuses on equestrian events as well as various other attractions for the whole family.

A familiar site at the show is the horse drawn carriages and dog show. n Call 01652 653022 or visit www.broughtonshow.co.uk.

BRIGG

SUNDAY 29th JULY

NORTH LINCS AVIATION FESTIVAL After outstanding success in 2017, the North Lincolnshire Aviation Festival returns bigger and better in 2018!

Come and enjoy the experience of the aviation history of Northern Lincolnshire with static displays of aircraft, living history, re-enactments, music, food and much more.

There will be skydivers too! n For more information, visit lincsaviation.co.uk.

parkland beyond are the perfect foil for sculpture along with the large indoor gallery in the Stable Yard.

It’s always a superb exhibition with some really incredible works of art.

Curator David Waghorne has carefully selected national and international sculptors to complement each area and to provide an eclectic exhibition to suit all tastes, styles and budgets, with almost every piece for sale. n Call 01522 812510 or visit the website www.doddingtonhall.com.

Photo is ‘Ariadne’ by Louise Forbes.

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NEWS & EVENTS

Send your press releases and events to: the Features Editor via editor@pridemagazines.co.uk.

The 100 Voices Trails in Lincoln

A TRIBUTE TO THE CENTENARY OF THE RAF, THERE WILL BE PLANE WINGS AND STORIES TO FOLLOW AROUND LINCOLN...

LINCOLN

UNTIL 3RD SEPTEMBER

100 VOICES TRAILS

100 Voices tells the story of the RAF through the people who have experienced it, both men and women in military and civilian roles.

Each of the 100 Voices is presented on a plane wing which are placed in 100 different locations around Lincoln and Lincolnshire that have an association with the RAF. The 100 Voices are spread over eight different trails, each with their own iconic RAF aircraft wing shape.

There are four family friendly walking trails and four cycling trails, ranging from easy off-road routes to more challenging long distance routes.

You can discover various individual accounts of Lincoln’s association with the RAF as you come across the wings, or follow one of the many trails to find out more.

Each of the family walking and cycling trails has a question on each wing. Answer each question on the trail to get your wings. If you complete all five trails you’ll earn your pilot’s licence!

Pick up a walking trail leaflet and scorecard at the Visitor Information Centre and information points across the city.

Walking routes include the Spitfire Trail (1.5 miles), Hawk Trail (1 mile), Lancaster Trail (4.5 miles), Sopwith Camel Trail (6 miles), and the Proctor Trail (12 miles).

Cycling trails include the Proctor Trail (12 miles), Handley Page Trail (45 miles), Hampden Trail (38 miles) and the Tiger Moth Trail (55 miles).

n For more info on the 100 Voices Trails and to get involved, please visit www.visitlincoln.com.

LINCOLN

UNTIL 9TH SEPTEMBER

BASTION IN THE AIR If you want to see more RAF100 attractions and events, there is the Bastion in the Air exhibitions at the Collection.

Discover Lincolnshire’s story of aviation development, production, and defence in World War One at an exhibition at The Collection in Lincoln.

This Bastion in the Air exhibition will focus on the rising threat to Britain from aerial attacks by airships, the British response to that threat, featuring a host of artifacts, models, images, and much more.

Things on display include decorations and badges of German airship crew members, on loan from German museums and never displayed in the UK before. n Call 01522

555591 or visit thecollection museum.com.

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FOOD & DRINK

Blacksmiths at Clayworth

Imagine the style and quality of a beautiful restaurant combined with the informality and charm of your local village pub, somewhere you could really relax while enjoying an exceptional standard of food. That is exactly what this month’s featured restaurant can provide as we visit the Blacksmiths in Clayworth…

The Blacksmiths in Clayworth is beautifully designed with quirky features and a depth of character which makes this delightful country pub offer so much more than just charm and rural surroundings.

Photos: Tilly Wilkinson.

PETER GARLICK

The pub was re-opened by the owners after an extensive refurbishment in 2012 and has since enjoyed many accolades. The Blacksmiths has a wonderful reputation as a place to enjoy a quiet drink, eat a great meal or a celebrate a special event.

Food Experience: “I’ve always worked in the kitchen, and in the area. I’ve worked for Colin McGurran at Winteringham Fields and I’ve been head chef at other notable Lincolnshire restaurants as well as various London kitchens.”

Exceptional food with the finesse of fine dining but familiarity you would expect from the surroundings is what you can find on the seasonal menu created by Head Chef Peter Garlick.

Peter trained at Winteringham Fields under Colin McGurran and went on to open the Hope and Anchor with him.

“Above everything else, Colin taught me that consistency is key and that is something I have

“THE PUB WAS RE-OPENED

BY THE OWNERS AFTER AN EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT IN 2012 AND HAS SINCE ENJOYED MANY ACCOLADES...”

Head Chef

Food Wisdom: “Keep it simple. Resist the temptation, and don’t overcomplicate it. Focus on flavour.”

strived to introduce into every kitchen that I have ever worked in.” Peter has worked to bring consistency and transform the menu ensuring it’s as fresh and local as possible, indeed he says, “The Blacksmiths is a beautiful pub surrounded by three great food counties and I love creating dishes to reflect that.”

The bread, ice cream, stocks and sauces are all made in house. The local lamb arrives from the owners’ nephew’s farm and is butchered on site. >>

Food Heaven: “Food that has had a lot of effort put into it... and I do love fish and chips!”

Food Hell: “Bought in and frozen food is my idea of food hell.

There’s no finesse.”

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>> The front of house team is headed by manager Mark Ilsley, who alongside Events Coordinator Ellesha Cockcroft ensure the service and atmosphere is relaxed and friendly yet professional.

“I strongly believe in treating all customers equally,” says Mark, “All of our customers are greeted with a warm welcome and all of their expectations are met or exceeded.”

“If they have special dietary requirements, Peter loves the challenge of turning a dish into something that meets their specific needs.

We’re a very flexible restaurant that’s invested in our customers above all.” As a team, Peter, Mark and Ellesha are taking forward the

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Lunchtime: 12 - 2.30pm for lunch.

Evening Dining: 6pm - 9.30pm from Monday to Saturday.

Sunday Lunch: 12 - 4.30pm.

Three courses for £24.95.

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on the MENU FROM THE BLACKSMITH’S A LA CARTE MENU

Starters

Ham hock, pea & mint, pickled radish, £6.95.

Crispy hen’s egg, asparagus, wholegrain mustard mayonnaise, £7.95.

Chicken liver parfait, rhubarb crumble, elderflower, charred sourdough, £6.95.

Main Courses

Yorkshire lamb two ways, dauphinoise slice, pea & mint purée, £18.95.

Pan fried cod, Mediterranean cous cous, red pepper salsa, lobster bisque, £19.95.

already successful business and striving to continue building on the reputation expected of the Blacksmiths.

Indeed, over the last six months the pub continues to go from strength to strength with customers reacting very positively to the new management team. It has been a delight to welcome plenty of fresh faces and the team has been thrilled to get to know the many long-standing regulars.

Alongside visually appealing and delicious food, the pub also boasts a great drinks selection. Mark has been working to introduce unusual wines and spirits alongside familiar favourites and it is certainly clear to see that there is something for everyone.

Whether it’s a quick drink after work, a family dinner or a romantic weekend away; the Blacksmiths appeals and delivers across the board.

So far as the atmosphere, environment and food, it’s five stars all round for the team at the Blacksmiths. But what about their other provisions? Well, they’re not lacking.

The Blacksmiths has accommodation of four stunning 5* luxurious bedrooms as well as a

beautiful cottage. All the rooms are individually designed with all the mod-cons and luxury toiletries one would expect to find in a five star hotel alongside quirky features befitting the pub itself.

The pub is also licensed for weddings and has become a popular venue for those discerning couples looking for something a bit different for their special day. Events are held in the unique upstairs private Oak Room which has a balcony boasting views out over the stunning countryside and nearby canal. Whether it’s a small family christening, a large business meeting or just dinner with the girls, this space provides an unusual backdrop to any occasion.

The pub can seat around 85 covers, not including the Oak Room or the sun trap of an outdoor area which comes into its own when the English weather is being kind.

The Blacksmiths in Clayworth is most definitely a charming country pub, and so much more on top of that. It’s a friendly, local, highly regarded restaurant, stunning wedding venue and, above all, a place to visit for a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. n

Timothy Taylor beer battered fish & chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce, £13.95.

Desserts

Lemon tart, yoghurt sorbet, meringues, £6.95.

Banoffee chocolate fondant, £7.50.

Dark and light chocolate mousse, blood orange sorbet, £6.95.

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, homemade Guinness ice cream, £5.95.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n Blacksmiths, Town Street, Clayworth, Retford DN22 9AD. Book a table by calling 01777 818171 or visit the website www.blacksmithsclayworth.com.

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Church Lane, North Kyme Lincolnshire LN4 4DJ

(01526) 861 400

www.theplough.restaurant

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Mighty Mains...

START YOUR VISIT TO ONE OF THE COUNTY’S RESTAURANTS CORRECTLY WITH OUR TOP SUGGESTIONS FOR MAINS. ALL SUPPORT LOCAL LINCOLNSHIRE SUPPLIERS AND TASTE DELICIOUS...

THE PLOUGH

Visit the new Plough at North Kyme for

slow roasted belly pork with wholegrain mustard creamed potato, purple sprouting broccoli, apple & cider sauce and spiced apple crisp.

01522 520348, www.theplough.restaurant

n The White Hart in Lincoln is a beautiful place to visit and its Grille Restaurant serves fabulous dishes.

Positioned prominently between the Bailgate and Steep Hill, it’s consistent

with the area’s rich architecture, but the White Hart’s superb standards of food in the Grille Restaurant sets it apart from the rest.

n THE PETWOOD’S mighty main is a pork fillet stuffed with a spinach mousse wrapped in parma ham on a bed of celeriac purée with a french and broad bean compote.

n 01522 526222, whitehart-lincoln.co.uk.

n The Queen’s Head has a keenness to impart Lincolnshire provenance into all of its dishes.

The team is keener than ever to provide compelling dining.

We always love to visit the restaurant and we think you should too.

01529 305743, www.thequeens headinn.com.

01526 352411, www.petwood.co.uk.

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presented beautifully

The Red Lion at Bicker always serves delicious locally-sourced and seasonal dishes. We particularly enjoyed the chef ’s glazed confit of wild local mallard leg.

LINCOLN HOTEL

01775 821200, www.redlionbicker.co.uk.

Lincoln Hotel serves Gressingham duck breast with sweet potato fondant, spinach leaves, baby carrot and leek and orange glaze.

01522 520348, www.thelincolnhotel.com.

Farndon Boathouse near Newark serves a pan roasted duck breast with rösti potato, spiced honey, squash and pak choi. Its fresh flavours makes this restaurant worth the journey.

01636 676578, www.farndonboathouse.co.uk. n Featured dishes are representative examples of our featured chefs’ skills... the menus of our featured restaurants change frequently so dishes are subject to availability. Check each restaurant’s website prior to your visit for an up-to-date menu.

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HIGHLIGHTS

A Quintessential Cup of LINCOLNSHIRE TEA

Britain is proud and patriotic about many matters - the royals, the weather, and fish & chips to name a few - but none compare to a quintessential cup of tea. Now you can enjoy a brew designed just for Lincolnshire and we’re certainly taking great pride in it...

A cup of tea is undeniably British. We drink an impressive 165 million cups daily; that’s 60.2 billion brews a year.

However, we can be very particular about our tea. It has to be made correctly, and the subject of when to put the milk in - first or last - is very much a taboo subject and highly controversial.

We’re also very particular about the tea itself.

There’s a lot of controversy about PG Tips or Typhoo being the best bags, but of course Twinings English Breakfast or Yorkshire Gold will always make the best brew.

However, my view on tea was transformed after meeting Susie Carlisle at the Lincoln Tea & Coffee Company. Her Lincolnshire blend of tea has been designed for the county’s hard water and it is undeniably the best cup of tea I’ve ever had.

“We have tried to be uncompromising in our search for world-class smallholder high grown East of Rift Kenyan teas to blend with rich Second Flush Assams,” says Susie.

“We batch blend them on a small scale to be packed in a limited run size so that we are always offering only the freshest production.

We then hand pack them into superior packaging designed by Lincolnshire artist Edward Waite to maintain and protect the teas in optimum conditions.”

Susie moved to the county to live with her husband John, originating from Surrey. She fell in love with Lincolnshire, its architecture

Words & Photos: Tilly Wilkinson.

Coffee Company THE LINCOLN TEA &

June 2013: The Lincoln Tea and Coffee Co. is born. With a passion for tea since childhood and a love of coffee, Susie dreamt of setting up the company. Above is Susie’s grandfather.

September 2013: Susie and family attended their first event, the start of an exciting time to find out what people wanted in their cup of tea.

2013 - 2016: Alongside establishing and growing the company, they did further research into what people in Lincolnshire wanted, and realised there was demand for a Lincolnshire tea.

January 2017: They met Lincolnshire tea expert Will Battle, responsible for the World Tea Encyclopaedia and put together the best blend.

March 2017: They met Lincolnshire artist Edward Waite and he designed the artwork.

2018: The official launch of Lincolnshire Tea in its retail form took place and the product is currently being made available online. The company continues to work on new products.

and its heritage, as well as the patriotism locals have for their great county and rightly so. In fact she fell in love in Lincolnshire too; John proposed to her in the Cathedral! She knew she wanted to be one of the passionate local suppliers in the area.

The Lincoln Tea & Coffee Company has been supplying coffee shops, hotels, restaurants and event centres for many years but it is only recently that they decided to launch a range of the same quality tea for people to enjoy at home. The success they have had with Lincolnshire Tea has been entirely unprecedented, and the product is now stocked in many well known retailers across the county and in restaurants too.

“People are just loving Lincolnshire Tea,” says Susie. “Our customers have said ‘it’s like drinking fresh country air,’ ‘it’s the best tea I have ever tasted’ and ‘such a clean finish without any bitterness.’”

This month you can buy Lincolnshire Tea online with the new eCommerce site.

Stay tuned as Susie is also working with Lincolnshire Brewing Co. to produce something very special... n Buy the brew online at www.lincolnshiretea.co.uk or call 01522 681838 for more information on this fabulous local tea.

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HIGHLIGHTS

The Extraordinary Story of the

BRAMLEY APPLE

The extraordinary story of the Bramley apple started from just a pip, and resulted in the creation of Extraordinary John Starkey Apple Juice. In the mid-1800s, Mr Bramley discovered an apple tree in his garden that held the secret to a miracle...

The Bramley apple is now an apple variety that is enjoyed worldwide in tarts, crumbles and in this part of the world, apple juice.

In fact it is this part of the world where the Bramley apple originates from in the most extraordinary of circumstances.

The very first Bramley apple tree grew from pips planted by a young girl in 1809. Mary Ann Brailsford planted them in her garden in Southwell, just west of Newark in 1809.

It’s highly unlikely for an apple tree to grow and bear fruit if you plant a pip as they need to be grafted on to root stock, let alone fruit.

It would be a freak of nature for the tree to bear anything other than crabapples really.

A one in a million chance. But this one was different. Somehow, the tree not only grew fruit, but some of the finest apples in the country.

The tree in the garden was later included in the purchase of the cottage by a local butcher, Matthew Bramley, in 1846. In 1856, a local nurseryman, Henry Merryweather, asked if he could take cuttings from the tree and start to sell the apples. Bramley agreed but insisted that the apples should bear his name. John Starkey who had recently purchased nearby Norwood Park approached Merryweather on his findings, and became the first ever and the biggest ever commercial grower of Bramley apples.

The rest, as they say, is history and the first ever tree to bear a Bramley apple still exists in the same back garden today.

FRUITY FACTS AND FIGURES Study: The science of apple cultivation is known as Pomology.

Origins: It’s generally agreed that apples originated from Kazakhstan.

Consumption: The average person will consume 65 apples per year in total.

Trees: Apple trees have a life expectancy of around 100 years.

But John Starkey’s story didn’t finish there.

He continued to grow the fruit until it was handed down to his son, and then to his son after that. It’s now managed by the original John Starkey’s great granddaughter Suzannah Starkey, the fourth generation.

“The story of the Bramley apple is quite extraordinary, but there were two extraordinary instances in my family’s history that gave us the inspiration for The Bramley the name of our range of apple juices,” says Suzannah.

Apple Popularity

The 1944 fruit census recorded over two million Bramley trees in England and Wales. The original tree still bears fruit and Mary Ann’s seed has grown into a £50,000,000 industry.

Varieties: There are more than 8,000 varieties of apple, the largest fruit variety to exist. The crabapple is the only native variety to the US. Health: Apples are cholesterol-free, sodium-free and fat-free. They’re also only 80 calories.

Halloween: Apples float in water as 25% of an apple’s volume consists of air.

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STARKEY’S LOCAL STOCKISTS...

“My father, who is also called John, grew cloned trees on the Bramley apple tree’s own root stock. This was a break through in the agricultural world, and something that was truly unheard of before. That’s why there was no better name for our apple juice than the Extraordinary John Starkey.”

Doddington Hall: 01522 694308, doddingtonhall.com, LN6 4RU.

Suzannah took over the farm five years ago, but has been involved with the farm ever since she was a young girl.

“If I had done something naughty as a girl, my punishment was picking apples or I would do it to earn myself a bit of pocket money! I would always run up and down the rows of trees as a child and when I was older and at university, my father would send me pages and pages of apple news.”

“I became more and more passionate about it, and as my father started adding value to the apples by creating juices and other products, I decided to join the team.”

Suzannah joined five years ago and the apple juice has been in production for roughly 25 years, so it’s over the past five years since Suzannah joined that it has really taken off.

There are now over 60,000 bottles produced every year and sold in Lincolnshire farm shops and the Lincolnshire Co-op.

There are over 20 acres of heritage apple orchards and this number is growing.

There are four Bramley apple-based juices, and several others from other fruits grown on the farm. All of the ingredients come from the farm, there is no added sugar, just the sweetness of the Bramley.

The farm also produces apple cider vinegar which has an abundance of health benefits, apple compôte which is stocked in a number of Lincolnshire’s butcheries and cider.

There are several products that are currently in development by the team and they will be very different to the current portfolio of products, so watch this space.

When I asked Suzannah what the secret was, she said that there isn’t one. The Bramley apples grown at Norwood Park take full credit for the juice produced here. The only thing Suzannah does differently is leave the fruit to grow on the tree for a lot longer than usual.

“Because my apples are picked when they are fully mature, they have soaked up more weeks of sunshine and absorbed more goodness from the Southwell keuper marl clay, which is characteristic of the land where the original Bramley tree still stands,” says Suzannah.

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Bramley blush, distinctive texture and extraordinary taste. And all without adding anything artificial!”

The success of the juice over the past five years has just soared. It’s stocked across the country, let alone Lincolnshire, and chefs that have a Michelin star are using Suzannah’s fruits and apple juices.

“It’s a perfect drink for a summer’s day and especially good for cocktails or mocktails, which is why it’s chosen by some of the best bars in the country.” n Buy online here www.starkeysfruit.co.uk or at local stockists.

Hardy’s Farm Shop: 01636 681201, hardysfarmshop.co.uk, NG24 3SD. Leadenham Teahouse: 01400 318497, leadenham teahouse.co.uk, LN5 0PY. Lincolnshire Co-op.

Images: The original John Starkey above and Sir John Starkey and Suzannah below.

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HAVE YOU VISITED THE NEWLY REFURBISHED THATCHED COTTAGE? IT’S NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The Thatched Cottage Restaurant is now open!

We have been working hard on a fabulous refurbishment of The Thatched Cottage which includes a new bar and smart new function room for big occasions.

The restaurant is housed within a beautiful cottage that has been restored sympathetically, keeping the original features, including the stunning thatched roof, intact. The interior décor is in keeping too, with the outward appearance to create an olde English feel.

POOLS LANE, SUTTERTON, BOSTON, LINCS PE20 2EZ

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

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Wine of the Month

Love Summer?

Love Prosecco?

Small cellar, big sparkles, that’s the ethos behind Italy’s Canevel’s Vigneto del Faè Dosaggio Zero Prosecco Superiore.

Prosecco has proved wildly popular compared to Champagne in recent years, being cheaper, but also sweeter. This month’s example is a premium Prosecco, priced accordingly. Light straw in colour with a fine, lasting perlage with aromas of pippin apple blossom and almonds. On the palate, you’ll enjoy a fresh and pleasing acidity with a longlasting dry finish. Definitely recommended, with a lovely mousse, brand new to shelves.

AD Astra, Tuscany Sangiovese 50%; Cab/Sav 20%; Merlot 20%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Secret varietals 5% £24.75 /70cl / 13.5%

The Wine Cellar £21.49/70cl, 11.5%.

CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH SOME OF THE FRESHEST WINES TO REACH THE SHELVES OF YOUR INDEPENDENT WINE EXPERT. HARISH KHANDERIA INTRODUCES SOME NEW FRIENDS...

THREE OF A KIND: THREE OF THE NEWEST WINES TO REACH THE SHELVES...

1. “Superb mellifluous South African Pinot Noir, vibrant and bright ruby red in colour with plush aromas of ripe red cherries and some fresh herbal notes.

Fruit forward, generous red cherries on the palate.” £19.95 / Pinot Noir / 14.5%.

2. “A lovely light quality rosé that’s perfect for summer. Refined and elegant, Alìe is characterised by its delicate rose colour and subtle peach highlights.

Fresh with ripe fruits, citrus, white melon and a hint of cherry, the palate is textured with a streak of minerality.” £14.79 / Tuscany / 12.5%.

3. “A lovely dry Italian wine from the Veneto region’s Soave Classico, appellation. Masi’s Colbaraca’s Soave is tropical with bananas and mango, with a delicious spiciness.” £18.49 / Garganega / 13%.

“This is a brand new wine, and it’s an absolute knockout.

It’s a huge full-bodied red with plenty of character perfect to accompany steaks and barbecues.”

Deep ruby red, suggestive nose of plums and berries and with a hint of liquorice; a fine wine with a complex bouquet.

Producer Nittardi is a boutique winery situated in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, with vineyards in Chianti Classico and Maremma. n

“Pass the Port!”

Porto Ferreira Vintage Quinta do Porto 2015, Portugal “This is a brand new vintage for one of the world’s best producers of port.”

“For those who like to have a bottle of port in the house to bring out after supper, we can definitely recommend this.”

“In the mouth it has an excellent presence of firm but silky tannin’s. The acidity is well integrated with notes of black fruits and a long finish, of great elegance. Its elegant and complex profile combines ideally with chocolates and intense cheeses.” £59.95 / Ferreira, Douro, Portugal / 2015 / 75cl.

n Our featured wines are available from Lincolnshire’s best independent wine merchants, prices RRP and may vary from those stated.

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Carved in

STONE Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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If you’re looking for a beautiful country property in one of Lincolnshire’s prettiest villages, Stone House in Wellingore may be just the thing. It’s a stunning home inside and out, with exposed oak beams and a stony exterior...

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STONE HOUSE,

WELLINGORE

Above: The kitchen has been fitted with premium appliances and bespoke units.

Granted, you don’t have to travel far across Lincolnshire to find a stunning country property full of charm. However, Stone House in Wellingore is particularly pretty and the current owners have lovingly transformed its interiors into a warm and inviting space with character, and without changing the traditional home too much.

It’s a Grade II listed detached house with a wealth of features situated in the heart of the popular cliff village of Wellingore offering well proportioned family accommodation.

The date stone shows Stone House as being built in 1762, originally as a workhouse. The home has benefitted from a full scheme of refurbishment to create a home which retains its character and provides the family with modern living comforts.

On entering the property through the entrance hall are doors leading to the main sitting room with its feature stone fireplace and stove, the cloakroom and the kitchen with hand painted bespoke fitted units by WJ Gresham & Son Kitchens, Miele appliances and the fabulous Quooker hot tap, providing you with boiled water straight out the tap.

Location: 12 miles from Lincoln, 18 miles from Grantham.

Style: A beautiful country property with luxurious modern interiors maintaining traditional features.

Bedrooms: Four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Receptions: Four reception rooms consisting of a sitting room, dining room, family room and kitchen.

Other Features: A study, a store room with built in toilet, large garage and utility room.

Price: £650,000.

Beyond the kitchen is a utility room, the second staircase and the dining room with its stone fireplace and woodburner through which are two further reception rooms being the family room and study.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom suite includes a walk in wardrobe and en suite bathroom with separate shower cubicle.

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“IT’S A BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY AND A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE. MAKE IT YOUR NEXT HOME AND ENJOY THE LUXURIOUS INTERIORS THE PREVIOUS OWNERS HAVE CREATED...”

The internal accommodation is charming with exposed beams, trusses and stonework throughout.

The property is accessed via a gravel driveway leading to a generous parking area and a stone and pantile built double garage with up and over electric door.

Beyond the parking area is a raised lawn bordered by a low wall and surrounded by beds of mature shrubs and flowers.

At the top of the garden is a brick built store with a toilet and a sheltered patio area backing up to the boundary stone wall with a pantile top.

The east facing garden is laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flower borders.

The garden is enclosed by stone walls in part and mature hedges to the rest. There is a small log store which could be converted to a range of uses.

It’s a beautiful property and village between Grantham and Lincoln. Make it your next country home and enjoy the luxurious space the previous owners have created. n Stone House is currently on the market with Fine & Country, Navenby, Lincoln LN5 0DZ. To enquire about the property, please call Fine & Country on 01522 287008 or visit www.fineandcountry.com.

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

01522 789011

Bassingham, Lincoln LN5 9LL www.nicholasmartincabinets.co.uk

01522 788188 • www.thetreehouseinteriors.com

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Belvoir Interiors

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No one ever regretted buying quality...

Kitchens | Bedrooms | Studies | Homes Cook House, Brunel Drive, Newark NG24 2FB Tel: 01636 705892 | www.belvoirinteriors.com

www.belvoirinteriors.com

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BEAUTIFUL TILES AND BATHROOMS

AFFORDABLE PRICES

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM TODAY AT

COWBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK, BOSTON PE22 7JD

CALL 01205 311597 WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETILES.CO.UK

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Osbourne BLINDS

For blinds, shutters and soft furnishings, Geoff and Jennie at Osbourne Blinds have over 15 years of experience in high quality made-to-measure products

Benefit of

SHUTTERS

Shutters offer more control over natural light, complete privacy, extra security, insulation and increased longevity. Consider shutters when visiting Osbourne Blinds at Cedar Park, Lincoln.

All interior designers will tell you that a dressed window is important in completing the look of a room.

It’s vital that you don’t overlook this element of the room, or opt for a cheaper replacement, as it adds that final touch of quality.

To ensure that quality is kept, and for blinds, curtains or shutters that suit your room perfectly, choose Osbourne Blinds.

The Lincoln-based husband and wife company has been operating for over two years now, but the couple have over 15 years of experience in the industry.

Geoff and Jennie are now premium stockists for brands such as Silent 68

Gliss, Romo, Luxaflex, Villa Nova and S Craft.

Soft furnishings brands include luxury styles and well known patterns from Voyage, Sanderson, and William Morris. They also stock new, up and coming brand Peony & Sage.

Aside from Osbourne Blinds stocking premium brands, it’s the bespoke made-to-measure service Geoff and Jennie can give to its customers that differentiates it from other specialists.

“We can fit shutters, blinds and curtains to any shaped window,” says Jennie. “We can provide free no-obligation quotes too. Visit the

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Testimonials

Don’t take it from us; read what some of the company’s happy customers have to say about their recent purchases...

Emily Smithard “Geoff, Jennie and their team have made curtains, automated roller and automated roman blinds for us. The fit of all of these is excellent, they have been well installed and we have been thrilled with the service.”

Above: Osbourne Blinds & Interiors stocks the Voyage label in store.

Opposite: There’s a wide variety of blinds and curtain fabrics for you to choose from.

Opposite/Left: Sit with Geoff and Jennie in the showroom to discuss your interior ideas.

showroom, browse the shop and pick out the fabrics, shutters or styles you would like.”

“We can then come out to your home, take all of the measurements we need and provide you with an accurate quote.”

Behind the showroom, which features all the stocked brands, fabrics and the latest technology in window fittings and interiors is the workshop, which is currently being renovated to match the high demand the company has received over the past two years.

“Everything is made here,” says Geoff. “All of our curtains and fabrics are hand sewn in Lincoln.”

“Doing everything in house where possible, ensures quality is kept consistently and it also means your purchase is completely bespoke and made with your home in mind.”

What we were most impressed with on our visit, was the level of technology they’re able to offer.

Silent Gliss tracks and poles will ensure that just a tug of a curtain will open or close them.

The Luxaflex pebble allows you to open or shut blinds at the touch of a button.

The range of products Osbourne Blinds is able to offer is outstanding with no compromise at all on the quality of service or product. n

Sue Wright “Thank you Geoff & Jennie, the automated blinds in our new orangery are amazing together with the shutters which have transformed our kitchen. Would highly recommend you to anyone - many thanks again for what you have done for us.”

Kathy Moody “We had every room fitted with blinds and a huge window in the lounge fitted with a pair of curtains. The fitting service Geoff gives is excellent would definitely recommend them and we will have no hesitation in using them again in the future.” n To book your free no-obligation quote today, please call Geoff and Jenny on 01522 684371 or visit the website www.osbourneblinds.co.uk.

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

Call 07534 808903

richwood-cabinetmakers@hotmail.com BRING RICHWOOD INTO THE HEART OF YOUR HOME

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HOMES & INTERIORS

ELIXIR

BATHROOMS

It has been a busy year so far at Elixir Bathrooms in Lincoln.

The team has just celebrated 18 years since opening the doors at Elixir at the Pelham Centre in Lincoln and they are still very proud to be an independent family run business...

You will have seen Elixir Bathrooms many times on entering Lincoln via the A15, but perhaps you’ve never experienced the incredible showroom it has to offer. The family-run bathroom company celebrates 18 years at the entrance to the city.

“We have seen lots of changes within the industry over the 18 years we’ve been here,” says Sue, Managing Director. “The main one has been the increase of online sales which we have always steered away from, for lots of reasons. We have customers comparing our products to different products you can buy online but we are always keen to stress that when you buy online, you are left out on a limb, you have no service, back up or guarantees, and when something goes wrong you have no access to spare parts.”

“All the suppliers we deal with are reputable, high end manufacturers who offer good guarantees, service and back up. For example one of our tap and shower suppliers offers a 12 year guarantee; we can get replacement parts overnight. We had a customer in this week who purchased a basin tap from us 10 years ago. She had no receipt but we traced what the product was and the replacement part came overnight free of charge.”

“We have also seen an increase in our customers wanting the whole package; all project managed and supplied by one company.

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We do everything from plumbing, joinery, plastering, tiling and electrics and unlike most other showrooms we do it all ourselves.

The customer only pays Elixir Bathrooms, which means their guarantee is with us, nothing to do with the tradesman who installed it. We project manage it and look after the customer from start to finish.”

“As we move into summer we are just starting to promote our One Day Sale Spectacular on Saturday 30th June, where we are taking 20% off everything for any orders placed on that day. We are lucky that most of our suppliers we have dealt with for many years support us with extra discount for this day.”

“It is also a bit of fun, the showroom is usually heaving and we have the bubbly flowing! We’ll see you there!”

n For more information, call 01522 87 87 86 or visit www.elixir-bathrooms.com. Alternatively visit The Pelham Centre, Canwick Rd LN5 8HG.

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RELAX &

UNWIND ELIXIR BATHROOMS IS ALSO OFFERING BATH BOMBS AND SOAPS TO INDULGE IN YOUR NEW BATHROOM...

“Moving forward this year we have just introduced a new range of sumptuous bath products which we feel compliment our luxury bathrooms,” says Sue. “The range is from the popular brand Bomb Cosmetics and includes indulgent candles, bath bombs and luxurious bath mallows which are all packed full of essential oils and goodness for your skin.”

“We have a large stand stocking a massive range within our showroom. We are finding that once the customer has their new room installed, they want to wind down and relax in indulgent bath and shower products.”

“We also have lovely gift boxes which make great presents.

Bath bombs are £2.90 or four for £10 and candles are £7 each and the gift boxes are £15 which have five or six items inside.”

“And don’t forget we have free parking right outside the door making it easy to just nip in and pick up that gift or an indulgent treat for yourself!”

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BESPOKE KITCHENS • FINE FURNITURE

MR & MRS WOODCOCK

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

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

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

CALL US TODAY ON:

01522 504 506 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

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HOMES & INTERIORS

A Take on Tradition

COLEFAX & FOWLER HAS JUST RELEASED THE LATEST SUMMER COLLECTION FEATURING BOLD BLUSH TONES, FLORAL PATTERNS AND BLUE HUES CONTRASTING WITH SOFTER SHADES OF IVORY...

HONEYSUCKLE GARDEN One of our favourite patterns and fabrics from this new collection is ‘Honeysuckle Garden’ featured here on the blind in old blue, with a ‘Seaweed’ pattern rolled up underneath.

n Colefax & Fowler’s latest collection is inspired by blossom, so greenery goes hand in hand with that style. The curtains and cushions you see here are in ‘Eloise’ in ivory and green, and the

smaller longer cushion is in the pattern ‘Seaweed’ in leaf colour. This against the ‘Carine’ ivory fabric adds just a touch of colour to make a room feel fresh, simple and light.

n Green and grey chintz are very classic French/Mediterranean colours and Colefax & Fowler’s ‘Bowood’ pattern gives the impression of a well styled villa on the Côte d’Azur.

n From ‘Osmunda’ to ‘Valora’ to ‘Lavinia,’ Colefax & Fowler’s latest collection has a wealth of original patterns.

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Luxury

Interiors

‘Constance’ is a very boldly styled fabric, but it makes plainer styles like ‘Seaweed’ and ‘Eaton Plain,’ the back cushion, stand out in their simplicity and exaggerate the bolder Constance.

FRENSHAM

The chair to the right is also the ‘Constance’ pattern but in grey.

The curtains you see here are in ‘Frensham’ carrying a fern leaf pattern in beige. The checked cushioned chairs are ‘Malone Check’ in shades of brown and sienna. For an interior design of class, the Malone Check is certainly a mark of quality.

A bolder floral style, ‘Constance’ in an old pink dusty shade will really stand out and add an element of class and tradition to any room. Paired with the chair’s red and green ‘Mereworth’ fabric, you’ll have a country inspired home with a quality style. n Featured furniture items are available from Colefax & Fowler. Please visit the website www.colefax.com to purchase any of the items here and to view other options to make your home traditional yet stylish.

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DISTINCTIVE HOME

BATHROOMS

Providing Rutland, Stamford and the surrounding areas with a quality bathroom service...

We only supply top brand components and install to impeccable standards.

High quality family bathrooms, en suites, wet rooms and shower rooms, and mobility bathing solutions, all at affordable prices.

DH Bathrooms’ small team of hand picked, master craftsmen will amaze you with their ability and attention to detail...

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We provide free advice, designs and a competitive, no obligation quotation...

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Bringing the INSIDE OUTSIDE

If you’ve plenty of space outdoors but you’re reticent to spend money on it, you’re losing the money you pay for your home by wasting the space. Create somewhere you can enjoy outside as an extension to your home and invest in good quality furniture and outdoor areas. Lincolnshire has premium suppliers and fitters perfect for the job...

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Outdoor seating, patios, decking, tiling and even outdoor kitchens are well worth the investment. If you have a lot of land, or perhaps a small garden that’s left to lawn, it’s definitely worth investing in.

If you don’t use your garden, it’s wasted space that you’re paying for; just as much as your kitchen, dining room or lounge.

Making an enjoyable space outside allows you to have space to enjoy the sun, host enviable parties and enjoy a barbecue with the family is definitely worth it, and it creates an area you’re proud to show guests but one that’s also used too.

Luckily, our area has some of the best suppliers to do the job from fitting to the finishing touches.

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OUTDOOR FURNITURE

The Benefits of an

OUTDOOR

KITCHEN

SEVERAL REASONS WHY YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM FITTING AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN IN YOUR HOME AND GARDEN...

First of all, for stunning outdoor furniture, we are spoilt for choice. We recommend Oldrids & Downtown’s Grantham garden centre (01476 512333, www.oldrids.co.uk), the Sack Store in Boston for garden accessories (01205 310101, www.sackstore.co.uk), Johnsons Garden Centre also based in Boston (01205 363408, www.johnsonsofboston.co.uk) and in Spalding, Springfields has plenty to offer (01775 760909, www.springfields.co.uk).

If you’re based closer to the east coast, try Lyndhurst Garden Centre in Skegness (01754 810295, www.lyndhurstgardencentre.co.uk).

It’s well worth visiting any of the suppliers above to browse a wide range of outdoor furniture and garden accessories, and all offer a café, perfect for a slice of cake and a cup of tea in the afternoon too.

You might be interested in something a little more permanent like an outdoor kitchen, barbecue station or decking area.

It’s great to have a space to entertain outside, and if your garden necessitates an area for this, and has the space available, go for it.

It may just be a pizza oven, built in fire pit, outdoor stove or cabinetry outdoors, but either way, it looks impressive in any garden and it’s practical too.

The area has some fabulous kitchen fitters and cabinet makers who would be more than willing to see if they can fit an outdoor kitchen at your home.

Try our recommended garden centres to accessorise your outdoor space and visit their websites for more information. n

Outdoor kitchens may seem like a luxury for your home, but they’re actually a really practical space.

First of all, it keeps the smell of what you’re cooking outdoors so your home remains fragrant during the summer months.

It’s also ideal for entertaining.

Often, preparing an outdoor meal with guests means you have to excuse yourselves from the party to continue the preparation. With an outdoor kitchen, you can entertain and talk to your guests while cooking outside in the sun.

In summer, an indoor kitchen can also affect your energy bills.

The heat from the oven and stove, especially if you’ve an Aga, heats the house up which is perfect for winter but not so ideal for summer, especially if you happen to have air conditioning fitted throughout.

Either way, if you’re going to opt for an entire outdoor kitchen or just a pizza oven, weigh up the practicalities of each and how often you would use it. It’s a big investment but worth it if you want an outdoor space to entertain in and enjoy. n For more information on fitting an outdoor kitchen in your home, call any of our kitchen and interiors advertisers.

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Tel: 01507 527113 W: www.peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk E: info@peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk

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

Electric Roller Garage Doors from Proglide Lincoln Really easy and convenient, with a one touch remote Greater kerbside appeal; add value and style to your home The most secure domestic garage door available Quiet mechanism, rustproof, fully insulated Maintenance free, installed from ÂŁ775

For a free, no obligation survey call

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Alison Pratt, NFU On The Farm with...

Alison Pratt, Communications Manager for NFU East Midlands, discusses the delights of summer and therefore salads, as she focuses on how the crops are grown in the UK...

Now that summer is officially here and we can put the dark days of winter and the ‘Beast from the East’ firmly behind us, our thoughts can turn to the delights of salads.

ON THE FARM THIS MONTH:

Of course we can enjoy salads any day of the year; global trade and chilled food transport mean that lettuce and other salad leaves, tomatoes, cucumbers, spring onions and all the other wonderful salad ingredients, can be shipped to our shores within hours.

But we grow a considerable amount of salad here in the UK. Our growers produce lettuce and spring onions, spinach and celery, carrots, herbs and watercress, and much, more. You could say that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

Growing lettuce and other salad leaves is an exact science.

The seeds that will one day be a Little Gem, Lollo Rosso or Romaine lettuce, are not planted straight into the field; first they’re sown in individual modules and germinated under glass by specialist growers called plant raisers.

About three weeks later, the tender plants are ready to be planted into the carefully prepared soil.

At this point, satellite technology comes into play; the precision planters that carefully place the seedling into the ground are not steered by human hand. This ensures that the rows the plants are planted in are as straight as they can be, so that when it comes to harvest time, the harvester can be satellite guided too.

Baby leaf salads are generally harvested by a machine, but ‘wholehead’ varieties such as Iceberg or Cos, are cut and wrapped by hand. Each product is hand-picked by a skilled crew of harvest workers, making sure that the product conforms to the customers’ specifications of size, weight, appearance and maturity.

The product is transferred to the harvesting ‘rig’ where it is graded and put into boxes before being sent for cooling.

When baby leaf salad varieties are ready for harvesting, highly specialised harvesting machines cut up to two to three tonnes of leaves an hour. The leaves are then

transferred to highly sophisticated pack houses, located close to the farms so within hours, the plants have been chilled, and packed into ‘washed and ready to eat’ bags.

As you can imagine, the production process is very labour intensive; robots can’t yet tell a quality lettuce from one that isn’t ready to pick, so the human hand and eye are still in demand.

And once the produce is at the packhouse, quality control is everything; again the human brain cannot be beaten. But the machine age is upon us as the satellite guided planters and harvesters at the start of this process show.

Perhaps one day soon there will be a robot clever enough to pick and pack our little gems! n

Arable Sector: In the arable sector, July is largely about hay making and silaging, but potatoes are irrigated to encourage growth.

Livestock Sector: Cows are mated in July for calving in spring.

Calves born in the previous spring are de-horned. Sheep are sheared if they haven’t been already, and routine sheep work is carried out

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• Tree Surgery & Felling

• £10 Million Public Liability

• Tree Reports

• NPTC Qualified

• BS 3998

• BSC Honours Landscape Ecology

• BS 5837 • Stump Grinding • Site Clearance • Hedge Cutting • Council Approved Contractor

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• Professional Tree Inspection • National Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture

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DODDINGTON HALL & GARDENS

TOPIARY &

Enchantment

‘One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.’ The wise words of Shakespeare have never been more relatable when strolling the beautiful gardens of Doddington Hall. It’s a busy time for Doddington in July with the annual sculpture exhibition and next month, Shakespeare’s presence really will be felt as the Globe Theatre performs on the croquet lawn...

Words & Images: Tilly Wilkinson.

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“The tapestry of box-edged parterre in the west garden filled with irises in early summer, is designed to the same high standard as the perfectly pruned guarding unicorns in the formal walled Elizabethan east garden...”

Capability Brown, the famed 18th century landscape architect, transformed hundreds of stately home gardens up and down the country in the 1700s. There’s no denying his work is beautiful, providing the onlooker with moving hills and flowing lakes to gaze upon, taking inspiration from the natural world.

However, Brown’s unprecedented demand across Britain meant that many of the styles and designs of gardens before his time, deemed unfashionable, were lost.

It is thanks to Sir John Delaval, and his distaste for Brown’s style, that the gardens surrounding his property Doddington Hall were kept to their original design, and remain so today.

If you haven’t already had the pleasure of strolling the gardens surrounding Doddington Hall just outside of Lincoln, you’re in for a mighty surprise. It’s truly magical and incorporates so many different elements of horticulture and landscape design.

David Logan has been Head Gardener at Doddington for five years now, with a history in and a passion for conservation in other stately homes across the country.

“Doddington was a very appealing prospect for me,” says David.

“Especially because the owners of the Hall have such a strong ethos in sustainability. They have adapted with the times and ensured their family home will pay for itself.”

Doddington benefits from a café, restaurant, farm shop, home store, holiday cottages, bike shop and country clothing store, in addition to hosting weddings and events. It’s diverse in its offerings which is reflected in the gardens too.

There is a two acre walled kitchen garden providing the fruit and vegetables for the farm shop and restaurant. All the food produced is organic, and cutting flowers for a local florist are grown here too.

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Doddington has a formal walled east front Elizabethan courtyard, featuring formal topiary and lawns. It’s worth noting that the topiary is rather original in the way it’s styled in the shape of unicorns!

“The formal walled garden used to consist of four enormous cedar trees and they made the house look gothic and perhaps haunted!” says David. “These were removed and a formal Elizabethan garden reinstated.”

The walled west garden to the rear of Doddington Hall is very different in design.

Here, you will find a tapestry of box-edged parterre to the same standard as the perfectly pruned guarding unicorns to the east full of irises in early summer. You can also see wide bursting borders, wisteria-coated walls, bright beds encompassing water features and iron gates opening to the rest of the 18-acre estate, giving a panoramic view of countryside and Doddington’s pyramid, a unique structure home to owls.

We haven’t even reached the best part about these beautiful gardens yet. What is most enchanting about Doddington Hall’s estate is the wild garden.

Above: The west garden’s iron gates give the Hall views of the owl pyramid.

Right: The ancient twisted chestnut trees.

David Logan head gardener at the Hall.

The kitchen garden below.

Doddington’s guarding unicorns in the east walled garden!

The very colourful herbaceous borders opposite Doddington’s croquet lawn.

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Just beyond the croquet lawn and cherry tree walk filled with blossom in spring, you will be surrounded by woodland, greeted first of all by the two enormous ancient chestnut trees.

Their contorted branches have replanted and new trees are growing from them, and the width of its trunk is the fifth largest in Britain. The woodland floor beneath is buzzing with bees and butterflies, and leads to further woodland via meandering pathways.

On our visit, we were greeted with sweet smelling Rhododendron, filling a large section of the wild garden. There’s also a turf maze made in the 1980s deeper into the wild garden, and the Temple of the Winds that looks over the Lincoln Red cattle that once had free reign over the wild gardens.

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The most recent introduction David has made to the garden is the water garden.

This is hidden in the wild garden also, and makes use of a running stream filling a pond. He’s surrounded the trickling stream with water-based plants and little bridges, adding to the impression the wild garden gives of an enchanted woodland in a fairytale.

July is a very busy month for Doddington (and its gardeners). The annual sculpture exhibition is returning, so expect to see hundreds of unique displays from artists across the world from the 28th July. A unique ceramics display is new for 2018 too.

Doddington Hall ticks every horticultural box so enjoy a visit this month, browse the sculptures that are on offer and finish your visit with coffee and cake in the café too!

Doddington Hall & Gardens Calendar Sculptures at Doddington From 28th July to 9th September, enjoy the works of 75 national and international sculptors and 50 ceramicists. All sculptures will be for sale.

Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre The Globe Theatre is on tour and will perform at Doddington next month. Enjoy the Merchant of Venice on 7th August, and Twelfth Night and the Taming of the Shrew on 8th August.

Gardens open every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Open daily during sculpture exhibition.

For more information, call 01522 694308 or visit www.doddingtonhall.com. Gardens are £7/adults, £3.50/children, £18/family.

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MARK VIGRASS LTD

Creating a Beautiful

LANDSCAPE

Whether you need to create a beautiful country garden, with borders, ponds and footpaths, or a functional paddock with hedgerow and woodland, Mark Vigrass Ltd can create a landscape to meet your needs...

From beautiful gardens to functional spaces of grassland with hedge borders for pasture, Lincolnshire landscaping specialists Mark Vigrass Ltd can create an area to suit any client’s needs.

“The Mark Vigrass Landscaping brand fits in ideally alongside our fencing and forestry activities.” says Mark. “Taking the customers designs and plans we can create your garden the way you want it.”

“From the initial ideas through to final planting we can offer the complete service.

From supplying the plants and materials to manufacturing our bespoke rose arches, fruit cages, pergolas, steel edging for you lawn and borders or obelisks to suit your individual needs.

From raised flower and vegetable beds to turfing and hard landscaping, we can do it all.”

“From the largest of gardens to the smallest, all homes deserve that special place where the outdoors can be enjoyed all year round.”

Main: Some of the previous work completed by the Lincolnshire firm.

“We can design and build all types of gardens and areas from functional gardens to formal gardens, from play areas to walk through wild flower meadows, turning a blank canvas into a spectacular new oasis or alternatively just giving your garden a new lift.” n For more pictures and information please visit www.markvigrass.co.uk or call for a no obligation quote on 01507 604201 or 07971 190345.

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WEDDINGS

A Horse, a Funfair... and a

Great Country Wedding!

The stunning wedding of Kelly Davies and Fergus Hetherington featured the couple’s terrier Mildred, the bride’s horse Darby, plus an entire funfair with fast rides and dodgem cars... this was most definitely a country wedding to remember!

Photographer: Georgi Mabee, 07738 053068 or see www.georgimabee.com.

If ever there was a more relaxed bride it was Kelly Davies. “As long as I had my horse there, I didn’t really mind what else we did,” doesn’t really do justice what looks and sounds like one heck of a wedding.

Kelly is from Stamford; you probably already know her because everyone knows Kelly, she’s usually spotted looking effortlessly stylish with her pooch Mildred in tow or maybe in her family’s shop Dawson of Stamford, perhaps in riding gear in Waitrose or more often than not, having a right laugh with a great group of friends in one of Stamford’s many beer gardens.

Kelly met husband Fergus in Mama Liz’s.

“I gatecrashed his 30th birthday party and we got chatting,” she says, reminiscing on memories from 2012 when the couple first met. They didn’t know each other before, but things just sort of clicked into place.

After many years of fun, holidays, partying and going to lots of their mutual friends’ weddings, Fergus popped the question.

“We were on holiday in Spain in June 2016, just heading down to the beach bar like we normally do when Fergus wanted to walk a different way,” says Kelly. “I didn’t really catch on so in the end he pretended to have something stuck in his foot and got down on one knee,” Kelly still not quite convinced he was being serious.

“It took a few minutes for me to realise; ‘he’s actually asking me to marry him!’” Kelly said yes and with friends joining them a couple of days later, they celebrated in sunny Spain.

When it came to wedding planning Kelly decided she wanted to try and throw a party rather than stick to the conventional wedding day that she’d experienced so many

WEDDING SUPPLIERS FERGUS & KELLY HETHERINGTON

Wedding Venue: St Martin’s Stamford.

Reception Venue & Catering: Langham Lodge.

Dress: Designed by Martin Charles www.martincharlesbridalgallery.com

Wedding Flowers: Keepsakes of Yaxley. www.keepsakesofyaxley.com Wedding Cake: Kelly’s very talented event rider friend Julia Dungworth.

Band: Fenech Soler; www.fenechsolermusic.co.uk The Salvation; www.thesalvation.co.uk Jewels: Dawson of Stamford; www.dawsonofstamford.com

Videographer: Tom Calton, www.tomcaltonweddins.co.uk.

Wedding Planners: Pretty Quirky Hire www.prettyquirkyhire.co.uk Bar: The Stamford Wine Bar www.stamfordwinebar.co.uk n

times before. “I originally wanted to have the wedding at our home in Spain,” she says, but technically it was going to be a little difficult to get everyone over there so they thought they’d stick to Stamford with the help of Jack from Pretty Quirky Hire.

Kelly and Fergus got married at All Saint’s Church in Red Lion Square before heading to her aunty’s farm, Langham Lodge, for the celebrations. “It was so generous of Caroline and Andre to have us at their farm, part of the food we served was their very own Langham Lamb which people can actually buy for themselves now.”

They made the most of all the space and got the barns dressed up as well as hiring a marquee from a local supplier. “We wanted to have plenty of cover in case the British weather didn’t pull through for us on the day,” says Kelly. “Fergus and my mum were great throughout the wedding planning!”

Fortunately, the weather forecast was accurate and they were lucky to have plenty of sunshine on the day. “We ended up booking a few extra fair rides as the sun was shining,” the amazing fun rides actually came from Taylor’s Fun Fairs and they had everything from ferris wheels to dodgems for weddings guests to play on.

“We wanted it to be a party, eat what you want, drink what you want,” says Kelly, and so they provided pizza from the Rustic Crust, Paella by Antonio, Crêpes from The Old Manor House Bakery and Alex’s from The Wine Bar sorted everything from Pimm’s in jugs to a fully functioning bar.

Kelly was wearing a dress from Martin Charles, a bridal gallery in Oundle, “Martin was really good with me throughout, I had a bit of a panic two weeks before the wedding!”

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“I always dreamed of riding my horse to church in my wedding dress,” says Kelly, and so she did!

This panic led to Kelly choosing three separate dresses, there was the initial wedding dress, a design by Karen Willis-Holmes that she wore with a skirt attachment for the ceremony.

Then she deconstructed slightly to ride her horse Darby at Langham Lodge to get the party started and she ended up in a gorgeous two piece that Martin Charles made himself.

The look was completed with make up by the talented Kiss & Makeup and of course, the stunning jewellery was all from Dawson of Stamford, including the tiara and the couple’s wedding rings.

The horse photos, shot beautifully by Georgi Mabee capture possibly Kelly’s favourite part of the day. Thanks to local event rider Richard Jones, Darby himself had been very well-prepared for the event and his flower garland was created by Lisa Wiles from Keepers of Yaxley. “I’d never dreamed of a big white wedding when I was a little girl, but I had always wanted to ride my horse in a dress on the day.” See, dreams can come true.

The first dance was to a Drake song that had been remixed slightly so that Kings Cliffe’s celebrity rock stars, Fenech Soler, could do the song justice.

They played for the start of the evening and then local band The Salvation took over.

“It goes so quickly,” says Kelly. “If I could offer anyone advice it would be to take in every minute, from the very start to the end because it just goes by in a blur.”

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Photographer: Georgi Mabee, telephone 07738 053068 or see www.georgimabee.com.

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NOT JUST FOR WEDDINGS...

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THE GR ANARY E S C A P E TO T H E C O U N T R Y

For weddings and other events, The Granary is set amongst 12 acres of riverside tranquillity, sleeping up to 16. It’s the perfect setting for your bespoke event; be it a magical wedding, a memorable holiday with friends and family, or a team-building retreat.

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FASHION

CLASS A DIFFERENT

FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS IN SUMMER, YOU’LL NEED A COMFORTABLE DRESS BUT ONE THAT ALSO EXUDES CLASS. VERA MONT TICKS ALL THE BOXES...

Main: These dresses have a playful theme and floral print; 109 has a looser fit, £180.

Opposite: More of an abstract floral theme runs throughout this style £180.

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Main: Emerald green is flattering, and this A-Line tea length dress from Vera Mont plays on its striking hue, ÂŁ280.

Opposite: Continuing with the leafy tones, this dress is a little lighter for the day, ÂŁ180.

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Main: For an LBD, go for the A-line 101 with longer sleeves, ÂŁ180.

Opposite: 107 is a similar lace style but with a longer skirt, ÂŁ220. n For more styles from this brand and to find local stockists, please visit www.bettybarclay.com/ uk/vera-mont.

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BEAUTY

FOR SOFTER FEATURES AND HIDDEN WRINKLES, HERE ARE OUR FAVOURITE PRODUCTS FOR ANTI-AGEING AND REJUVENATING...

1. Masking the Puffiness

5. MIRACLE MOISTURISER

A unique combination of botanical ingredients helps to refresh, smooth and rejuvenate the eye contour, leaving fine lines around the eyes looking visibly reduced, the eye area and eyelids smoothed out and under eye puffiness and dark circles visibly reduced, £90.

This cult cream has been specially formulated to improve the skin’s overall appearance leaving it softer, smoother and supple, £340.

Sisley’s Eye Contour Mask works in just ten minutes to help hydrate the skin and smooth away any visible signs of fatigue.

2. Double Trouble

Clinique’s Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector & Optimizer offers a two-pronged approach to brightness and even tone. Mixing the Even Better Clinical serum with a new optimiser it effectively diminishes the appearance of dark spots while evening out skin-tone, £62.

3. Lifting the Skin

At the heart of the original and award-winning La Mer Moisturising Cream is the potent Miracle Broth.

This contains sea kelp, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, lecithin, vitamins C, E and B12, plus oils of citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower.

6. Guerlain’s Golden Solution

Guerlain’s new serum has a unique texture which delivers a repairing concentrate that acts continuously on every key level of the skin for complete firmness.

Lancôme’s de Vie Liquid Moisturiser is enriched with Goji Berry extract and Lemon Balm oil to revive the appearance of a dull complexion. Inspired by new technology, this silky fluid melts into skin, leaving it feeling smoother and softer, £28.

From the cutaneous tissue through to the surface the skin becomes plumper, its texture smoother and more refined.

From day to day, the face is firmly recontoured and glows with recaptured youth. Honey from the island of Ouessant and exclusive Royal Jelly, £127.

This creamy preparation from Kiehl’s is enriched with avocado oil and gently moisturises the delicate eye area. The unique concentrated formula is specially designed not to irritate the eye region. Dermatologist and opthalmologist tested, £26.

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

4. A Tasty Treatment

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

Lovell Homes Going for Gold Again LOVELL HOMES With many developments in The Peak District, Derby, Rutland and Lincolnshire, Lovell Homes’s Eastern Division has been awarded the Gold Award for Customer Satisfaction for the seventh time in a row.

Conducted by In House, surveys of customers showed that in 2017, more than 94% of customers who purchased from Lovell Homes’ Eastern region would recommend the company to a friend.

“We take customer service very seriously here at Lovell homes, so we are delighted to have won this award for the seventh time,” says Robert Adams, Managing Director for Lovell Eastern Region.

“Each customer goes through every step of their journey with us, from the first enquiry to moving in. We are here at every stage to answer any questions to make the transition as smooth and easy as possible.”

“Buying a house is one of, if not the largest investment an individual will make in their lifetime. It is therefore crucial each customer receives the best service possible, to ensure their purchase is completed at ease,

Tattershall is Visitor Attraction of the Year

TATTERSHALL FARM PARK WIN THE EAST LINDSEY BUSINESS AWARD TITLE IN 2018

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and they can feel completely satisfied with the process.”

Lovell’s developments include Greetham Gardens, located on Oakham Road in Greetham, The Spires in Branston and The Oaks, coming soon to Greylees.

With the amount on offer, you’re bound to find the perfect home for you. n For more information about Lovell Homes Eastern Division, please visit the company’s website www.lovell.co.uk or call their friendly team on 01827 305600.

TATTERSHALL Tattershall Farm Park faced stiff competition in their category this year beating other well established attractions like Seal Natureland, Embassy Theatre and Cadwell Park.

“It was a brave decision to take on and develop the business whilst juggling a young family,” said the judges.

“They have taken a business with a poor reputation and developed and grown the business to a leading tourist attraction. Their team combine drive and determination with vision to make a success.’

Tattershall Farm Park has constantly improved under its

new ownership and has already been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016, 2017 and is on track to receive another in 2018.

The East Lindsey Business Awards recognise successful businesses that are helping to sustain local economy through excellence and innovation.

“These awards give us the opportunity to acknowledge the hard work that goes into making not only a successful business, but also the sustained and continued support and growth of the local area.” n Call 01526 348332 or visit www.tattershallfarmpark.co.uk.

LINCOLN WELCOMES NEW CHOCOLATIER

LINCOLN Well know national chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is hitting Lincoln’s High Street.

Specialising in delicious luxury chocolate and ice cream, the shop has finally opened at the former Ernest Jones jewellers opposite Primark after weeks of anticipation.

The Lincoln store is one of a select number of Hotel Chocolat’s in the UK to offer up the new ‘Ice Cream of the Gods.’

Weird and wonderful products such as gin and ale drinks made with cocoa pulp and even beauty products will be here.

A New Hotel for Lincoln

AN ENORMOUS 63-BEDROOM HOTEL IS CURRENTLY BEING PLANNED TO BE BUILT IN THE CENTRE OF LINCOLN TO HELP PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE AREA AND TO SUPPORT BUSY EVENTS LIKE THE LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET...

The Finest Tea Room in Britain in Lincoln...

LINCOLN An Edwardian tea room in the centre of Lincoln has been praised for taking their customers on a trip back in time, recently being named one of the finest tea rooms in Britain.

Lady Rose's Edwardian Tea Room on Free School Lane was nominated by customers and readers of This England magazine due to the fully immersive experience of the Edwardian period it offers.

Tea is served as close to the same way as in the great houses of the Edwardian era and the tea room was inspired by the TV series Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs.

“It's just amazing, we just want to give people a beautiful experience of the Edwardian period,” says owner Nikki Fairey.

“It's the full package, beautiful china, tea pots and the setting.

We also wear full costume and people just have really beautiful things around them whilst they are enjoying their tea. When people walk in they say 'wow' and want to take photos and look at everything we have.”

LINCOLN A giant 63-bedroom hotel and restaurant will be built in the heart of Lincoln after councillors have finally given the property plans the green light.

The development will see the towering building constructed at 27-29 Clasketgate, between the New Theatre Royal and Danesgate.

“I think that this is definitely an improvement on the building,” says councillor Chris Burke.

“It is also commercially viable and would help bring increased tourism when we need it. There is a deficit in hotels and it would help visitors who want to come to events such as the busy Lincoln Christmas Market.”

£150,000,000

Hotel Chocolat

PLANS TO BUILD new student accommodation in Lincoln have been submitted - and work could start as early as November this year. If planning is approved and work commences, this will be the first major construction milestone in the £150 million redevelopment of St Marks in Lincoln. n

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BUSINESS

NEWS In Brief LOUTH

NEW JOBS TO BE CREATED IN LOUTH Hundreds of new jobs could be created in Lincolnshire if plans to extend an industrial estate and improve the offer on the Lincolnshire Council go ahead.

East Lindsey District Council will carry out a feasibility study to see how viable it is to extend Fairfield Industrial Estate in Louth.

If it is deemed viable, the site will be extended from Nottingham Road to make space for a brand new 10 acre development site for commercial and industrial use.

The industrial estate is currently close to capacity with a host of businesses, organisations, car dealerships and retail outlets & manufacturing firms.

The council say the extension would offer investment and expansion opportunities for new and current businesses as well as creating new jobs. Louth is a growing market town and this would help support it. n

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BUSINESS & FINANCE

JCH: The Perfect Solution to

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Entrust jch: wealth management to provide stewardship of your finances. The company celebrates its 10th year in 2018, and Chief Executive Officer John credits this to putting clients’ needs at the very heart of the business...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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John Hebblethwaite has a passion for making clients’ money work for them. As his companies celebrate their 10th anniversary, that love of helping people realise their dreams and aspirations has not diminished.

“We get a great deal of satisfaction from helping clients achieve their life goals, whether it’s ensuring they can put their children through university or enabling them to completely change their lifestyle,” said John, Chief Executive Officer.

Putting clients’ needs first sits at the heart of the business, which, fundamentally, provides face-to-face investment, pension and financial planning advice.

The company, based at 1 Henley Way, Lincoln, now looks after tens of millions of pounds for very satisfied clients and its development over the last decade reflects the ethos of rational and balanced growth that it nurtures for them. Working with families, companies, trusts, charities and pension schemes John set up jch: after operating as Managing Director for the Lincolnshire arm of an international financial company.

“Over the years I had gained a great deal of experience in the sector and thought the time was right to set up an independent investment management company,” says John, who is both a Certified Chartered Financial Planner and a Chartered Wealth Manager.

“We knew how we wanted to develop the business; that was, and still is, through building strong and lasting relationships with our clients.”

Nikki Johnson, Cat Hall and Alan Willmont joined John in the new venture, who helped direct the business focus on exceptional client service and the best possible financial planning.

That focus has been maintained as the team has grown to include specialists with an abundance of financial planning experience and skills, which are used to provide clients with quantifiable benefits.

“Our people are definitely our biggest asset and building the right team has been pivotal to our growth. Our strategy has not been to just grow the team and get as many clients in as possible, because if you have thousands of clients you can’t look after them properly.”

“OUR PEOPLE ARE DEFINITELY OUR BIGGEST ASSET AND BUILDING THE RIGHT TEAM HAS BEEN PIVOTAL TO OUR GROWTH. THEY MAKE CLIENTS FUTURE PROSPERITY SECURE...”

Above: The jch: office at 1 Henley Way in Lincoln.

Above/Right: Look out for the sign along Henley Way.

Left: The team is jch: investment management’s biggest asset.

“It’s all about getting the balance right.

We’re happy that we now have the right people who have the ethos and integrity to make our clients feel their future prosperity is secure. It’s a really great team.”

The jch: team typically help clients whose financial portfolio is more than £250,000 start to achieve financial independence and future proofing existing wealth once it has been accumulated.

“Everyone’s circumstances are different, so it is vital we get to know our clients so we can help them make the right choices,” said John. The company’s independent status means it can advise clients about products and services across the whole financial sector ensuring these are bespoke to their needs.

Working with clients’ other professional advisers such as solicitors and accountants is also integral to effective stewardship of their financial plans. Investments may be central to any future proofing of wealth, but they can make people nervous as it is difficult to predict how they will perform, but jch: has many longstanding happy clients who have entrusted their wealth through some very difficult stock market corrections which has helped them sleep easy, achieve their life goals and help family members or employees. n For more information, call 01522 697310 or visit www.jchim.co.uk and www.jchpm.co.uk.

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GENTLEMEN

SUITED &

BOOTED

A good quality, well fitting, off-the-peg suit is something hard to come by. However, luxury brand Charles Tyrwhitt is breaking the mould with stylish suits made to last and to fit. We feature their latest styles and suits over these pages...

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It’s wedding season so no doubt you’re looking for another suit, but have too many invitations for several bespoke suits.

Off-the-peg suits, can be just as good when purchasing from a brand like Charles Tyrwhitt. Over these pages is a selection of our favourites from the collection, shot in the Big Apple. n

First Page: The Light Blue Step Weave and the Indigo Blue Panama Puppytooth Business Suit, £249.

Opposite: Grey Italian Wool Luxury Suit for the best feel and comforting fit, £399.

Above: Both men are wearing the Panama Check Business Suits, each for £249.

Top/Right: Oliver Peoples frames and Kilsgaard unisex frames from O’Briens Opticians in Brigg, 01652 653595, www.obriensopticians.co.uk.

Centre/Right: Royal Blue Performance Suit, Navy Performance Suit and the Charcoal Performance Suit, all £149 each.

Right: Charles Tyrwhitt’s Airforce Panama Check Business Suit, £249.

Left: Light Blue Twill Business Suit, £229.

If you want to find more about the featured suits and styles in this feature, visit www.ctshirts.com. Visit the website to find local stockists too.

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MOTORS

SUVs RISE OF THE SUPER

Those who are silly enough deem a Range Rover too cheap, small or too modest need worry no longer. As part of a new generation of super-sports utility vehicles or SUVs, a unlikely marque enters the fray...

Rolls Royce Cullinan 6.75 litre V12, on sale now

£250,000 est

In the unlikely - yet highly desirable - scenario that an eccentric wealthy benefactor were to hand me a blank cheque, and instruct me that I may only spend the product of his benevolence on a car, I’d hop, skip and jump to my nearest Land Rover dealership and choose a Range Rover.

Probably not one of the long wheelbase versions, or the supercharged SV, but the Autobiography version, perhaps with a 3.0V6 engine. Why? I honestly can’t think of a better car. It’s as luxurious as a limo, as quick as you need a car to be, it can go anywhere off-road, it has masses of room and plenty of standard kit. I just can’t see that there will ever be a car nicer or better than a Range Rover.

Many who can afford, say, a £200,000 Rolls Royce Ghost still prefer the cheaper, but arguably less show-offy and more practical Range Rover. But what if there was a ‘Rolls Royce Range Rover?’

Something practical, but über-expensive and even more exclusive?

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Here come the Super SUVs (and they’re super expensive!):

Lamborghini Urus £165,000: When Porsche launched its Cayenne 4x4, the motoring world collectively gulped at what was seen as an odd paradigm shift. A sports car maker, traditionally known for coupés and convertibles making an SUV? If that wasn’t strange enough now Lamborghini is doing the same with its Urus. 4.0V8 engine, eight speed auto gearbox, four wheel drive and 60mph reached in just 3.6 seconds. Coupé SUV looks give way to a four seater cabin, and it’s all styled like a fighter jet. Odd and a bit macho, but certainly distinctive. n

Mercedes Maybach £200.000 (est): Whilst the Cullinan has been confirmed for release this autumn, a rival from Mercedes’s luxury brand Maybach is still at the concept stage. It’s a strange SUV with a stubby saloon style boot, an all-electric four wheel drive car with a 311 mile range and a doubtless a price tag to match.

It’ll sit on the same floorpan chassis as Mercedes’s forthcoming Range Rover rival, the GLS... although that model won’t have flowers in the back, or a little tea set as the Maybach does. n

>> The motoring world scoffed when Porsche, a sports car manufacturer, built an SUV; the Cayenne. They’re not laughing now, as it has been a runaway success.

Now that Rolls Royce has announced a 4x4 there’s the same raised eyebrows, but what we have here is a car that can join the fray as a new band of super-SUVs take on the most expensive Range Rovers, including the firm’s forthcoming coupé version, and the likes of Bentley’s Bentayga.

Bentley Bentayga 6.0 W12 £162,700: A more modest Bentayga V8 and a Bentayga diesel are available, but in the above company, £160,000 for an SUV looks like a snip. Audi mechanicals and plenty of options for customisation go some way to justifying its price tag, but we still have a lingering doubt that this is a more luxurious or more prestigious car than a Range Rover Autobiography, rather than just a car for show offs. n

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The Cullinan is named after the world’s most expensive flawless diamond. It’s 5.3m long, 2.1m wide and 1.8m tall; longer than a Range Rover by 30cm and 15cm wider.

It weighs in at 2,660kg, and has an eight speed automatic gearbox, four wheel drive, four wheel steering and a 48v electrical system.

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“One has to wonder who, beyond a hip hop rapper or footballer, is going to buy such an excessive and pretentious car as this...”

Electronics scan the road in front and prime the air suspension and dampers to compensate for the road ahead. And rather than Land Rover’s terrain response system, the company has fitted Cullinan with a button understatedly marked ‘everywhere’ which primes the car for the rough stuff that Rolls insists the car will handle with aplomb.

Modest versions are likely to start at £250,000 but the wildest and most bespoke versions are expected to top £400,000, with options including picnic seats in the boot, cocktail bars in the back and a ‘recreation

module’ - a power operated shelf for, one presumes, shotguns, fly fishing kit, picnics and so on. The V12 engine is huge, although we wouldn’t bet against a V8 or electrification being made before long.

Doubtless it’s a flawless car, but being so huge, so expensive and so conspicuous one has to wonder who, beyond a hip hop rapper or a young footballer is going to buy such an excessive and pretentious car. Nice, but I’ll stick to a Range Rover... at least, I will as soon as that eccentric benefactor comes into my life. n

ROLLS ROYCE CULLINAN V12 Price: £250,000, available now.

Engine: 6.75 litre V12, 48v, 571hp.

Drivetrain: Eight speed auto gearbox, four wheel drive.

Performance: 0-60mph 4-5 seconds (est); 155mph top speed.

Economy: 18.8mpg combined.

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MOTORS

BMW prepares for GT battle with all new 8-series model...

BMW BMW is readying a flagship internal combustion engine coupé, badged the 8-Series, which will launch early in 2018.

The car is currently undergoing final stage testing, and will initially be sold as an M850i xDrive Coupé which will channel a V8 engine, probably displacing between 4.0 and 4.4 litres, through an eight speed automatic gearbox and all wheel drive.

The GT cruiser will compete against Jaguar’s F-Type and Mercedes’s SL but will prioritise GT comfort over the less forgiving performance of, for instance, a Porsche 911 GT series. Expect prices close to six figures for flagship versions. n

Aston’s Ad-Vantage BABY ASTON MARTIN RELAUNCHES, LURID PAINT JOB IS OPTIONAL...!

ASTON MARTIN Aston Martin has revealed its new Vantage, its most modest sports car, with the least modest paint job we’ve ever seen.

Buyers can, of course, specify a slightly less conspicuous paint job, but where’s the fun in that?

Besides, the car’s 4.0 V8 twin turbocharged engine is hardly an exercise in modesty, so why feign subtlety?

Mercedes Four Seat AMG FOUR DOOR SPORTS CAR TAKES THE FIGHT TO PANAMERA

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The driving position is lower than ever, and 60mph is reached and breached in an impressive 3.6 seconds, with a track day speed of 195mph.

The cars cabin has been updated, too, with a more modern infotainment system and switchgear borrowed from Mercedes Benz.

The updated Vantage is available now from £120,000 before a long list of options. n MERCEDES Seemingly jealous of the success of Porsche’s Panamera, Mercedes is hitting back with the imminent launch of its AMG GT, a four door, four seater saloon with the throbbing AMG heart of its most powerful sports car.

Six cylinder and eight cylinder engines provide anything up to 639hp and an AMG GT53 will follow with blistering performance.

Sporting prowess rather than practicality is the order of the day, with fade-free brakes, speedsensitive steering and active rear wheel steering. The car is on sale from this month, expect to pay £80-£150,000. n

MOTORING

NEWS In Brief

UK CAR SALES

SMMT RELEASES FIGURES FOR UK MOTOR INDUSTRY...

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released figures for the contribution that the industry makes to the UK economy.

The sector has a turnover of £77.5bn, with 2,500,000 new cars registered each year in the UK. The country has nine major premium and sports car manufacturers, 15 commercial or bus & coach manufacturers, nine engine manufacturers, 2,500 suppliers and exports around 1.3m cars each year.

The sector employs 814,000 people in the UK and our export products are believed to have a value in excess of £40bn, accounting for 13% of all the UK’s total export goods.

Jaguar Land Rover makes the most vehicles 550,000 a year - but the biggest selling UK manufactured model worldwide is the Nissan Qashqai, which sells 309,893 each year.

The UK is ranked 13 in the top 15 global automotive manufacturers (top four in Europe) behind Germany, Spain and France, Japan and the US, but China is the biggest worldwide manufacturer, producing 28m vehicles each year. n

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GOLF TIPS

Jordan Wrisdale’s PROFESSIONAL GOLFER

TIPS & TRICKS

One of the biggest challenges in golf is getting a ball out of a bunker as many of you who play will know all too well. Professional golfer Jordan Wrisdale gives his tips on how to make the shot a little easier...

“This is one of the main problems golfers tend to have and they often approach me on the subject,” says Jordan. “It becomes a lot easier when following these simple steps.”

“First of all, before preparing for the shot at all, make sure you’re using the right club.

If you short-side yourself in a greenside bunker, meaning you don’t have a lot of green to work with, you want to pick a high-lofted wedge, like a 60º lob wedge. The ball will not role out as much.”

“If you have some green to work with, you want a lower lofted wedge, such as a sand wedge (56 degrees) or a gap wedge (52 degrees).

This will promote a slightly longer ball flight out of the trap.”

“Once you have the right club for you, you can focus on getting the swing right.”

Stance: Stand square to your intended line, then turn your leading foot out to roughly 45 degrees. This will help to turn onto your left side facing the target.

Sand wedge: Open your sand wedge or a club you feel most comfortable with until the leading edge is in line with your front foot.

This will help elevate the ball.

Sand: Never hit the ball, always hit the sand.

Aim to be striking the sand around two golf balls behind your golf ball for a lower running bunker shot but for a higher soft landing, strike Renovation around one ball behind.

Ball: The ball always wants to be on the heel of your leading foot. For example,

Bunker Rules

There are strict guidelines for bunker sand, especially in the States. Particles must lie between 0.25 and 1mm, and be angular in shape.

a right handed player’s golf ball’s position will want to be on your left heel.

This will shallow your attack angle and stop you from digging into the sand. This way you will be able to get the ball out of the bunker successfully.

“It’s always a tricky shot to master, but if you follow my simple instructions on hitting a ball out of a bunker, you can’t go wrong.”

Next time you find yourself stuck in a rut or a bunker - in a game of golf, remember your positioning and always pick the best club.

Left: Remember, focus on throwing the sand out of the bunker with your club rather than hitting the ball.

The golf ball will eventually follow with the shot.

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Jordan Wrisdale: Professional Golfer...

Lincolnshire is widely regarded for its golfing provisions. It’s the home of English Golf, with the National Golf Centre based in Woodhall Spa, and there are over 50 different courses across the county.

Jordan is the youngest ever Lincolnshire Amateur Champion, winning at the age of 15. He won the English Champion of Champions hosted at Woodhall Spa, and is currently playing the European Challenge Tour and the Euro Pro Tour which is based in the UK.

Jordan Wrisdale has used it to his advantage, and out of the 60,000,000 golfers across the world, Jordan is currently ranked 1,457, and 2nd in the whole of Lincolnshire.

He has represented England for the sport, appears on Sky Sports regularly, competes across the globe and he anticipates that he will be playing in the British Open at Carnoustie later this year.

He has the support from world-renowned coach Phil Kenyon, and his equipment is sponsored by brands Ping and Titleist.

Each month, he’s going to be providing his top golfing tips to the readers of Lincolnshire Pride!

“I’ve been playing golf since I was 10, and I’ve always known that I would follow it as a career,” says Jordan.

“I’m really passionate about it.”

Jordan makes regular TV, print and online appearances. This year, he appears on Sky Sports - average viewing figures over 400,000.

n Jordan is currently looking for more sponsors, currently sponsored by Rolec Services, Ping, Mashie and more. He can provide corporate days for staff, great branding across his clothing and great PR for you and your business. If you want to support Jordan through his golfing career, email wrisdalej@gmail.com or call him today on 07799 358203.

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Hope for Tomorrow Ball at

Sleaford Golf Club

Sleaford Golf Club recently hosted a ball in aid of Hope for Tomorrow. The charity specialises in bringing cancer treatment closer to home via mobile chemotherapy.

The ball was held to celebrate 10 years of success for this fantastic charity. Over the

past 10 years, Hope for Tomorrow has helped patients save over 2,000,000 miles and over 170,000 hours in travel and waiting time.

“Although Hope for Tomorrow has grown steadily in the past 10 years, we retain a family feel with a wonderful team of staff, trustees,

patrons, supporters and volunteers,” says Founder and Trustee Christine Mills. n Text HOPE to 70660 to donate £5 today.

To discover more about the cancer charity, please visit www.hopefortomorrow.org.uk or call them on 01666 505055.

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