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SPICE UP YOUR SUMMER WITH THE NUMBER ONE COUNTY MAGAZINE

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Eating Out

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Prince Philip

40 pages of local food and drink

Country style with Joules

HRH visits Lincolnshire

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LincolnshirePride June The number one counTy magazine

Welcome to June’s Lincolnshire Pride in which it’s a good month for transport... we enjoy life on the water in a luxury yacht and take a test drive in the new Caterham Seven.

Elsewhere we invite you come and meet us at The Lincolnshire Show, on 19th and 20th June where you can also see VIP visitor HRH The Countess of Wessex. Also this month, say hello to HRH Prince Phillip as he visits the county... with lots more, like a meal at The Bell at Coleby, we offer our best wishes for the month ahead!

Enjoy!

The Boat

The Burn

The Bell

The Ball

It’s not the destination it’s the journey that counts... this month we enjoy sailing in a sports yacht and test drive the sporty Caterham Seven...

Phew! We this month sample the world’s hottest curry - known as The Widower - with Grantham chef Muhammed Karim...

If you love good food, you’ll love The Bell of Coleby. We meet Paul Vidic and sample his delicious pub restaurant cuisine near Lincoln...

Celebrate the 1940s at the Petwood Hotel or raise money for St Barnabas at The Bentley Hotel in Lincoln...

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Meet The Number One Team...

Summer’ s here at last! What are you looking forward to most over the next few months?

Zoie Wilkinson

Rob Davis

Julian Wilkinson

Sales Manager

Executive Editor

Publisher & Managing Director

“There’s so much to see in Lincolnshire during the summer. as a family we’re looking forward to the Lincolnshire show, a trip to the east coast and a spot of al fresco dining in some of the county’s restaurants!”

“my little boy, george, celebrates his second birthday as Pride goes to press. This summer i’m looking forward to watching him play on the lawn, taking him to the beach and enjoying lots of family days out with him and anna.”

“i love nothing better than spending time in the garden. it’s looking nice at the moment but there’s always room for improvement, so i’m looking forward to planting my borders whilst enjoying a nice cold beer!”

Charlotte Aiken Sales Executive

Mandy Bray

Jayne Broughton

Customer Care Manager

Group Sales Manager

“To me summer means updating my wardrobe... there’s a feature on Joules fashions this month, and i’m head over heels for the brand, so i’m already making a mental shopping list!”

“in the warmer months i enjoy the simpler pleasures like sitting out in the garden. my partner Dave is a dab hand with a barbecue, so i’m looking forward to relaxing with a glass of wine whilst supervising his cooking efforts!”

“i’m looking to replace my car at the moment, and with summer just around the corner i’d like something a bit more fun. my dream car would be a convertible VW beetle... i should take a test drive!”

Runners and Riders...

Publisher & Managing Director: Julian Wilkinson. General Manager: ian bagley. Group Sales Manager: Jayne broughton.

Executive Editor: rob Davis. Customer Care Manager: mandy bray. Accounts Manager: sue bannister.

Sales Manager: zoie Wilkinson. Sales Executives: charlotte aiken, Jo Leadbitter, rachel Jones, emily brown, emily rippin, elaine hall, sami millard. Sales Support: Lorraine bashforth, Lauren chambers. Distribution Manger: Paul Dixon.

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If you thought owning a motor yacht was prohibitively expensive, we’ve good news this month; you can dip your toe - and your boat - in the water for less than you think.

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ENJOY...

LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVES Words: Rob Davis.

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f the snob factor associated with saying you own your own motor yacht appeals, we’ve some bad news... owning your own craft is now more accessible than ever. The craft in our main image, for example, costs around the same as owning a modest property abroad or a top of the range Bentley.

What’s more, the yachting community you’re buying into won’t put up with any snobbery; they’re just in it to have a good time with family and friends... just ask the thoroughly lovely Adam and Pippa Cox, who this month invite us to come aboard... >> >>

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“We joined Adam and Pippa as they welcomed Princess’ s newest sports yacht to Burton Waters in preparation for the Bank Holiday’ s Back to Boating event.”

Thankfully some camping traditions remain - not least the morning-after fry-up!

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Enjoy... Yacht Ownership

o say there’s no snobbery involved in owning your own motor yacht seems outlandish, given that owning one is the stuff of fantasy, but it’s true. The county’s boating community is welcoming and friendly, and motor yacht ownership is now more accessible than ever. Take our featured model; it’s a Princess V39, it’s less than £300,000 new, and it’s the ideal craft if you’re keen to enjoy a life on the water.

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“Around 40% of our customers are first-timers.” says Adam.

“We’ve three lines of products; the Princess range of luxury motor yachts, the Bayliner range of pleasure cruisers and sailing yachts from Dufour.”

“The majority of our customers start with a smaller craft and gradually trade up as they become more experienced. We’ve boats from around £10,000, but it’s like owning your first car; you soon trade up to something larger and a bit more luxurious as you become keener and more experienced!”

To properly introduce us to motor yacht ownership, we visited Burton Waters Boat Sales to meet Adam and Pippa Cox.

For the price of a really modest holiday home you can own a brand new yacht - specifically Princess’s V39; the newest and most accessible of the firm’s sports yachts...

The site is home to one of the largest inshore marinas in the UK with over 200 berths and about the same number of new homes, many of which have their own launches, too.

The 140 acre site off the Fossdyke Navigation was created in 2001, by property developer Eastman Securities Ltd. In the same year, the family-run motor yacht business, Lincoln Marina – which the Cox family had run from a small site on Lincoln’s Brayford Pool since 1988 – then relocated to a newer, larger customer-built site with workshop, yard space and offices at Burton Waters.

The family have always loved boating, but enjoyed a real coup last year when they became the agents for Princess, a LVMH owned UK manufacturer of luxury craft from £300,000 to £14m. The boats are all made in Plymouth and Burton Waters Boat Sales is one of only three dealers in the UK permitted to sell them, so understandably, Adam and Pippa are very proud.

The company sold 2 new Princess yachts in 2012 - the first year of its new appointment as a dealer - and are aiming to sell even more this year. That’s in addition to its role as a broker for the 60 or so pre-owned boats it has in stock, as a custodian of the marina’s £1,000 a year moorings and as a provider of servicing and repairs for boats from its four-bay workshops.

We joined Adam as he welcomed the V39 - Princess’s newest sports yacht - to Burton Waters in preparation for the May bank holiday’s Back to Boating event. The event was an open weekend with ‘how to’ clinics for experienced and first time boaters with barbecues and live music designed to introduce those who are interested in owning their own yacht to the marina to show off its facilities, and provide a taste of the lifestyle that comes from motor yacht ownership.

The Princess V39 is the boat retailer’s newest model it can sleep four people, it’s beautifully appointed and it’s both fast and manoeuvrable with a cruising speed of 39 knots.

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Enjoy... Yacht Ownership

For less than the price of a property abroad, you can enjoy the luxury of a brand new sports yacht, or start smaller, with pre-owned craft from around £20,000.

Adam and Pippa’s company, Burton Waters Boat Sales, is located on Burton Waters two miles north of Lincoln.

Call 01522 567 404 or see www.burtonwaters.co.uk for more information.

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The V39 is certainly an impressive example of what a motor yacht can offer. If you’re imagining something the size of a motor caravan, you’re wrong; they’re quite a bit larger with interiors that are much less claustrophobic.

There’s an upper deck with dining table and bar, seats for pilot and navigator, transom platform and cockpit sunroof, whilst downstairs is a saloon and two cabins with a master en suite to the forward cabin. There’s a galley with fridge, freezer, oven and microwave, with beautifully polished glossy teak and leather upholstery that creates a plush interior feel.

The V39 also has two 330hp Volvo engines and can achieve a speed of 39 knots, easily harnessed by way of two levers for controlling the fore/aft throttle and the boat’s gearbox.

Steering is a cinch with a car-like wheel and there’s a suite of GPS and communication equipment for navigation.

Even without a driving license you can legally pilot a yacht, though the Royal Yachting Association runs optional courses aimed at introducing novices to the art of piloting a boat.

The craft is the company’s most accessible yacht but as you go up the range, the size, layout and features of Princess’s larger models is impressive. For the county’s shallower waterways though, the V39 is a good compromise between size, luxury and manoeuvrability.

“We’ve already had lots of interest from around the country.

It’s set to become a really popular model.” says Adam.

“As for Burton Waters, it’s a great place for us; you’re right on the Fossdyke, which means Brayford Pool is accessible, as is Torksey lock, which in turn means you can easily reach Newark via the Trent and York via the Ouse. Being inshore means our location is easy to reach from anywhere in the UK and the marina’s facilities back that up nicely.”

The V39 is the new star of Burton Waters Boat Sales, but those with budgets from £10,000 have plenty of choice of pre-owned boats too and lots of places to enjoy as they discover a new hobby. If you’re already an experienced boater, the new model will be all the craft you need, but for those who have always considered life on the water to be out of reach, the fantasy is now much closer than you think.

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Key Specifications 2013 Princess V39

“If you’ ve always considered life on the water a fantasy that was just out of reach think again - the company has pre-owned boats from around £10,000, but even a brand new Princess Yacht can cost as little at £300,000...”

Length: 42ft 6in (12.98m).

Width/Beam: 12ft 5in (3.81m).

Hull Length: 39ft 3in (11.99m).

Engines: diesel powered Volvo d6-330dp (2 x 330mhp).

Speed: 37-39 knots.

Accommodation: Two decks with main deck finished in teak including large transom. Leather helm and navigator seats in porcelain leather. Lower deck with two cabins; one en suite. Second cabin twin with optional sliding berths to create double. Galley with oven, grill, microwave, fridge/freezer and sink.

Price: £298,200 inc VAT.

£ NAVIGATING LINCOLNSHIRE Burton Waters Marina is on the fossdyke navigation between Brayford Pool and Torksey Lock, which joins the tidal River Trent to Lincoln High Bridge. Here, the fossdyke navigation joins the Witham navigation, which then runs to Grand Sluice Lock at Boston.

Boston’s waterways are tidal, and thereafter the river runs into the Wash at the outlet of Hobhole drain.

The Witham navigation has junctions with the Sleaford navigation (at Chapel Hill), Horncastle navigation (derelict, with a proposed restoration), the Witham navigable drains (with a junction at Anton's Gowt) and Black Sluice drain (below Grand Sluice Lock, on the tidal section).

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Business Feature

Chattertons - For Your Employment Law Needs

Employment Law with Chattertons Solicitors

Getting to Know Your Business Employment Law is arguably one of the most rapid and dynamically changing areas of the law... that means staying ahead of your current legal position is no mean feat for businesses.

There is no better way of doing this than to visit the work place, as Sophie and Kelly recently found out!

Chattertons Solicitors has a specialist employment team who can guide businesses and individuals through all manner of employment related issues ranging from strategic planning to immigration and recruitment to mergers & acquisitions.

At a time when many businesses are struggling, this large manufacturing business is growing at an impressive rate.

Managing Director, Colin Adams says; “Great Plains UK Ltd is a great example of a manufacturing business in Lincolnshire bucking the current trend in these very tough times.”

Sophie Attfield, a Partner based at the firm’s Lincoln office, has been dealing with all employment matters for over 18 years. Kelly Taylor, who recently joined the firm as an Associate, is based at the Grantham office. Kelly’s main specialist areas include discrimination and TUPE advice

Employing over 100 people at its Sleaford site, Great Plains UK Ltd manufactures and sells agricultural machinery.

As an Employer, it is imperative to safeguard the rights of your employees in relation to their employment.

With branches in Lincoln, Sleaford, Boston, Newark, Horncastle, Spalding, Stamford, Grantham and Bourne, Chattertons Solicitors is one of the leading law firms in Lincolnshire and across the East Midlands offering an extensive range of legal services and independent financial advice. The firm has been established for over 200 years and is Authorised by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, SRA No. 44948 and Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Sophie explained; “Employment law is one area of the legal industry where advice is needed in both buoyant economic times as well as harder economic times.”

Chattertons’s Employment Team can give you ongoing information and advice, provide in house training and can also ensure that you are complying with all areas of the law on an ongoing basis, as well as providing advice on a particular problem and establishing your legal strategy.

The firm feels that it is important to keep in touch with clients and getting to know clients business is key to their success - both when preventing and solving legal issues.

Contact Sophie on 01522 814600 or Kelly on 01476 591500 or visit the firm’s website at www.chattertons.com to contact a member of the employment team near you.

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TO VIEW AND PURCHASE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM ‘THE EVENT’ VISIT WWW.PRIDEMAGAZINES.CO.UK

Attendees dressed up to celebrate wartime life.

THE EVENT The Petwood celebrates the 1940s!

Pat and Ray Darby recently hosted their 1940s event at The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa. With its Dambusters link there’s nowhere better to host an event where people dress to impress with wartime threads and classic cars - and the odd flashy American GI making an appearance!

The hotel this month remains just as flamboyant, hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to celebrate The Queen’s birthday - 2pm arrival, afternoon tea from 2.30 with a prize for the silliest hat!

Call 01526 352411 for booking details.

Words and Photos: Darren Garwood; 01205 871795, www.darrengarwoodphotography.co.uk.

The event attracted around 100 people.

Feature your event in our magazine.

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Call 01529 469977 and speak to our Events Desk...

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THE EVENT The

Petwood

The Petwood was the wartime home of the 617 Dambusters Squadron which this May celebrated the 70th anniversary of its daring raid.

The event will be repeated on Saturday 3rd August.

Tickets are ÂŁ16.50 with swing band and three course meal.

Purchase photographs from this event online.

Visit www.pridemagazines.co.uk.

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A Vision of the Future This month, the eye care centre presents a vision of the future with technology that helps to takes better care of your sight and hearing with accurate diagnosis and faster service...

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SENSES with a regular visit to an optician like spalding’s eye care centre. With over £100,000 invested in the practice, the optician is able to provide a clearer vision than ever of the future. “our workshop has benefited from an investment in the latest equipment.” says Dispensing optician geoff eastwood.

“We can now use the latest computer technology to fabricate lenses in-house, rather than sending them away to be manufactured.”

“We also have the latest tinting equipment to lighten or darken tinted lenses. being able to do all this in-house means a faster turnaround for the patient, but most of all, accuracy and craftsmanship.”

“We’ve invested heavily in computer aided topography to examine the surface of the eye and fluid screening systems as well as

computer equipment to provide a more accurate diagnosis than ever before.”

The eye care centre has also partnered with hidden hearing which, for 40 years, has been at the forefront of hearing aid technology. clients can have their hearing examined by a dedicated specialist who has access to a broader range of digital hearing aid systems than the nhs.

“The devices have really improved with the advent of digital technology.” says hearing aid dispenser rebecca Vass. “They’re able to filter out background noise and are calibrated to each individual.”

With the latest technology looking after your vision and hearing, plus a dedicated team and comfortable practice, it’s good to know that a vision of the future is one where technology and a dedicated team combine to ensure you can see and hear as clearly as possible.

More Information: To discuss contact lenses or arrange a full consultation with experts Jackie Lansell or geoff eastwood, call into The eye care centre at 6 sheepmarket, spalding Pe11 1bh. alternatively, call 01775 722 141 or see www.eyecarecentrespalding.co.uk.

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Words & Photo: Julian Wilkinson

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FOOD HEROES

Lincolnshire Cheese

THE ARTISAn

CHEESEMAKERS

This month we take a trip to Lymn Bank Farm in rural Thorpe St Peter, near Skegness, to meet the family who are proud to show us the skill involved in making delicious hand made local cheeses.

Pictured are brother and sister Matthew and Gemma Grinstead.

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t was so refreshing to meet the Grinstead family, who run their local cheese business from their quaint Thorpe St Peter farm a few miles from Skegness. Their ambition is simple; to produce amazingly tasty, hand made artisanal cheeses and chutneys.

And for what reason, profit? Well, that’s a functional necessity, but no... the family’s sole motivation is for its customers to enjoy their produce.

The family of four works hard seven days a week, giving up their social life because they enjoy both cheesemaking and, most of all, the feedback they receive when people taste their eighteen different varieties of cheese.

Over the past eight years they have been developing a range of products which they have perfected to a set of beautifully flavoured and smoked cheeses featuring everything from garlic to fruit to chilli varieties. The company has also launched its new range of waxed truckles under the name Nibble Nose in seven flavours including caramelised red onion and chilli.

We were invited to have a look around and learn the art of cheesemaking, and we were greeted by Gemma, the daughter of the family who is experienced in accountancy – a useful skill for a family business I thought.

Gemma explained that her father, Stephen, was a blacksmith and used to deal in fireplaces. The family moved to Lincolnshire around 15 years ago and, through a family friend, Stephen soon became interested in smoking his own food.

He learned to smoke sausages, fish, bacon... and cheese.

This was the link to what would become an incredibly successful business some 15 years later.

Stephen was on a mission and, through many cheesemaking courses, learnt the art of producing soft and hard cheese as well as blue cheese using pasteurised and unpasteurised or ‘raw’ milk.

Stephen’s son Matthew also had the same interest and had experience in working with another cheesemaker.

“My mum, Helen, is a professional chef and makes our chutneys.” said Gemma.

Top left; The curds are gently lifted from the vat.

Top right; Mum, Helen busily stirs the delicious ingredients for her home made chutneys. Left, Dad, Stephen, his daughter Gemma and son Matthew pour the curds gently into moulds to form truckles.

Words & Photos: Julian Wilkinson

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FOOD HEROES

The family works hard together but I could see no sign of tension or strain, the proud smiles on their faces were demonstrating something that they knew - that the quality of their hand made produce will win over any cheese lover.

Lymn Bank Farm is the first cheesemaker to bring a brie to the county. Their rich, creamy Lincolnshire Brie is bound to be a great success and Lincolnshire Pride urges restaurants up and down the county to introduce it to their cheese boards.

Stephen and Matthew explained in detail the complex method of making cheese though Gemma is very much part of the team too. As the curds separated from the whey the team quickly scooped up the small and delicate curds to fill in the tall moulds (see left). The curds, over a short period of time settle to around two inches tall, which are turned to form the cheesemaker’s truckle.

Provenance is a buzzword these days in all worthy restaurants, and Gemma explained that the company’s milk is sourced locally, their ingredients are local, their staff are all local and even distributors and suppliers are local, too.

The family also produce some artisan cheese, a blue cheese called ‘Skegness Blue.’ I thought that blue cheese was created by inserting small copper rods into the cheese for the mould to form. “This is a popular misconception.” explained Stephen, “You simply need to create holes, we use stainless steel rods.”

The unique look of blue cheese is a result of a specific type of mould added during the process and an additional step in the ageing process known as needling.

Lincolnshire Cheese

Above; A small selection of the different cheeses and chutneys Lymn Bank Farm have to offer.

With over 18 varieties of flavoured cheese including; garlic, smoked cheddar, tomato and basil, horseradish and even chocolate orange, it’s no surprise that the cheese sells incredibly well.

Currently most of their cheese is sold at fairs and events like the Lincolnshire Show, Revesby Show and Heckington Show in the county. But they also cover hundreds of other events across the country and even over the borders too.

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Making cheese is a process which involves dedication, and the Grinstead family have that ingredient in abundance...

Words & Photos: Julian Wilkinson

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FOOD HEROES

Lincolnshire Cheese

Learning The Art of

Cheesemaking £ Acidification

Lincolnshire Pride urges restaurants across the county to support the local cheesemakers and ensure this hand made product is on their cheese boards Left; Stephen samples his ‘Skegness Gold’, an unpasteurised cheddar now available online. It took an accolade at the recent British Cheese Awards.

Top; Three specialised cheeses. Below; Gemma and the family dog, endure the bracing Lincolnshire weather as we prepare for our photoshoot.

attending many local fairs this year, they have now launched a website where you can purchase the firm’s cheese direct (visit www.postacheese.co.uk) and their new gourmet range at www.nibblenose.co.uk.

During our visit, a huge delivery was on its way to the Ideal Home Show in Earls Court and Matthew was preparing several other orders for dispatch. My eyes were opened to the size of this ‘small’ business!

Matthew is very passionate about the local Lancaster, Just Jane. So he’s made a mature cheddar in a waxed truckle and for every truckle sold, a generous proportion goes to the restoration fund for the Avro Lancaster at East Kirkby Heritage Centre to get her flying again.

The business is doubling in size each year, and sells hampers - with Helen’s delicious chutneys - as well as gift packs. “We just want people to try - and love - our cheese.” sums up Gemma.

It’s easy to see why, and we echo the sentiment in urging all our readers to go online and try a truckle for themselves, we’re sure you’ll be impressed!

LYMN BANK FARM Hand Made Cheese Tel: 01754 880312 Lymn Bank East, Thorpe St Peters, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE24 4PJ Web: www.postacheese.com www.nibblenose.co.uk Email: info@postacheese.co.uk

Starter culture is added to milk to change lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid. This process changes the acidity level of the milk and begins the process of turning milk from a liquid into a solid.

£ Coagulation A starter culture like the enzyme Rennet is added to further encourage the milk to solidify.

£ Curds and Whey Curds are cut using a knife or a tool that resembles a rake. Cutting the curds further encourages them to expel liquid, or whey. Generally, the smaller the curds are cut, the harder the resulting cheese will be.

Soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie are hardly cut at all.

Harder cheeses like Cheddar and Gruyere are cut into a very fine texture. for these harder cheeses the curds are further manipulated by cheddaring and/or cooking.

Cooking the curd changes its texture, making it tender rather than crumbly.

£ Salting Salt adds flavour and also acts as a preservative so the cheese does not spoil during long months or years of ageing. It also helps a natural rind to form on the cheese.

There are several ways to use salt. Salt can be added directly into the curd as the cheese is being made.

The outside of the wheel of cheese can be rubbed with salt or with a damp cloth that has been soaked in brine.

£ Shaping The cheese is put into a basket or a mould to form it into a specific shape. during this process, the cheese is also pressed with weights or a machine to expel any remaining liquid.

£ Ripening Referred to as affinage, this process ages cheese until it reaches optimal ripeness. during this process, the temperature and humidity of the cave or room where the cheese ages is closely monitored.

An experienced ‘affineur’ knows how to properly treat each cheese so it develops the proper flavour and texture. for some cheeses, ambient moulds in the air give the cheese a distinct flavour. for others, mould is introduced by spraying it on the cheese (brie) or injecting it into the cheese (blue cheese). Some cheeses must be turned, some must be brushed with oil, and some must be washed with brine or alcohol.

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All Things Bright & Beautiful... ...high quality pub restaurant dining that’s perfect for a long, hot summer!

Early Bird dining at The Queen’s Head this month; from 6pm-9.30pm you’ll enjoy a choice of main courses and a selection of puddings with after dinner coffee for just £13.95 per head... perfect for a long hot summer!

Just off the A17 at Sleaford, NG34 9NU Call 01529 305743 or see www.thequeensheadinn.com.

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THE WORLD’S HOTTEST CHILLI

Infinity and Beyond...

The gentleman pictured here, in the rather festive shirt, is nick Woods. He’s a nice guy, you’d get on well, but if he invites you round for a dinner party we’d advise you to consider your dinner plans carefully unless, that is, you like your food hot... really really hot! This month, we meet the creator of the World’s hottest chilli pepper, the Infinity!

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FOOD AND DRINK

Grantham’ s Red Hot Infinity Chilli

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eet Nick Woods; a man who knows no fear, certainly not when it comes to his food. Nick is a lovely chap, but I’d have to think twice if he invited me over for supper.

That’s because the Grantham man is the creator of the Infinity Chilli, at one time the hottest of the so-called super-hot chillies in the World.

Remarkably modest about his achievement, Nick was perfectly content to create some already very warm condiments from his kitchen in the Lincolnshire market town, having left his career in the forces in 2004 to establish his aptly named business, Fire Foods.

But last year Nick found himself the subject of international media interest when he grew what was, until only recently, the World’s hottest chilli.

“I was in the MoD for 12 years and moved from my home county of Hampshire when posted to RAF Cottesmore.” says Nick. “My father had an allotment so I started off growing tomatoes as a kid. Then I got my own allotment...

I really get a lot of pleasure from growing my food.”

Nick also gains a lot of pleasure from hot food, and whilst he was already growing cayenne peppers in his polytunnel, he yearned for something a little stronger.

In the clique of devoted chilli fans, these are known as the super-hots. Their strength is measured using the Scoville scale, on which a standard bell pepper measures less than 100 and a jalapeño pepper measures around 80,000.

The chilli enthusiast began importing his own peppers from the Netherlands - evidently the European centre of the super-hot chilli industry. Upon establishing his own business Nick was able to sell the chilli peppers themselves and a range of foods that include hot chilli sauces, chilli pickles, chutneys and spreads, oils and vinegars.

The Infinity Chilli comes from Grantham and was created in the polytunnel of Nick Woods. It has now been usurped as the World’s hottest chilli... but it still comes far too close to the title for our delicate tastebuds!

Nick created a niche line of products which are hotter in flavour than mainstream makers are able to sell.

There’s a science behind the burn as a hot curry or pepper causes the body to hyper-metabolise, releasing a rush of endorphins and- in most- a feeling of great pleasure...

Nick soon found himself embroiled in the international world of the chilli pepper nerd - where the ability to withstand the hottest pepper eclipses the flavour of the pepper itself. However, he insists that quality and taste of the pepper, and the flavour of his products - as well as a love of the endorphin rush the heat provides - is his motivation in seeking out a hotter chilli, not mindless bravado in daring to withstand the greatest heat.

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Food and drink

Grantham’ s Red Hot Infinity Chilli

Nick and wife Zoe had ‘15 minutes of fame’ with Infinity, and their products are still adored by those hardy enough to enjoy them!

The Scoville measurement is an objective, scientific measurement of the amount of capsaicin, a chemical compound which initiates hyper-metabolism in the body and causes an increasing in the dopamine receptors responsible for the production of endorphins. It’s hydrophobic (hence its inability to be quenched by water) and odourless, hence a pepper’s flavour being entirely separate from its heat.

Nick’s desire for a hotter chilli and the ultimate flavour culminated in an interest in the World’s hottest chillies; the Thai Red at 250,000 Scovilles, the Scotch Bonnet at around

nick’s insists that it’s not just about the heat; it’s about the flavour that you enjoy before the burn kicks in. it commands respect and responsibility, but infinity actually has quite a nice, fruity flavour...

500,000 Scoville and eventually the Naga strain of chillies which can rise to around 1,300,000 Scovilles.

The chilli breeder was importing and propagating them all, sowing seeds in January and February ready for a harvest in August or September, and Nick was already familiar with cross-pollination techniques which result in new hybrid varieties - of which 4,000 currently exist in the chilli world.

For more information or to purchase Nick’s Infinity range, call 01476 574383 or see www.firefoods.co.uk.

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However, when Nick created the Infinity chilli, even he was surprised by its potency. The deceptively terrible hybrid is around the size of a fifty pence piece, it’s nobbly and goes bright red when ripe; “I cut it open and tasted it... it was incredibly painful! I was doubled up in agony and had terrible stomach cramps.”

Nick discovered that when tested by the University of Warwick’s Crop Centre, his newest hybrid topped 1,250,000

Scovilles... that’s even more than law-enforcement grade pepper spray. Incidentally, the hottest chemical on the scale is the 16m Scoville (non-food product) resiniferatoxin hopefully it’ll never make its way into a curry because it causes terrible chemical burns, and ingestion of just 40g is toxic.

Today Nick handles his creation more responsibly, and insists that as long as it’s used with a degree of moderation its flowery, fruity flavour - before the burn kicks in - makes it a really good product for his sauces and chutneys.

“I didn’t set out to create something so hot, just hotter than mass-market products.” says Nick, who sells Fire Foods’s products at farmers markets, specialist food shows like the BBC’s Good Food show.

Nick’s Infinity Chilli has since lost its title as the World’s hottest chilli pepper to the Trinidad Scorpio Butch T (1.4m Scovilles), but he’s not bitter; it’s still potent enough for anyone and did allow him to have what he modestly describes as his 15 minutes of fame - it was considerably longer than that. Producing around 500 Infinity chilli plants each year, using hydroponic propagation, Nick’s products include Infinity and Infinity & Beyond chilli sauces, jams & relishes and his own line of sauces including ‘World’s Hottest Curry.’

Nick also works closely with the owner of Grantham’s Bindi restaurant, Muhammed Karim, who uses it in the world’s hottest curry, The Widower, which we also profile in this edition. However, for a business which accidentally achieved notoriety, he still has a fondness for the chilli which has seen him appear on TV and in newspapers across the world.

The Grantham man’s products still command a healthy respect and have a very keen following among connoisseurs of curry. So, to a devoted - and digestively sturdy - elite, Nick, and his Infinity chilli, will always remain hot stuff... we’re still not sure about the shirt, though!

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“Infinity is actually rather a pretty plant with delicate flowers which die off to reveal the pepper itself where the stamen is normally located...�

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PARAPHERNALIA

Spices A spice is a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetative substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring or preserving food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are parts of leafy green plants also used for flavouring or as garnish. Not surprisingly India produces 70% of global spice production...

CARAWAY SEEDS Toss into carrots and other root veg caraway seeds have a nutty, delicate anise flavour and punGent aroma with notes of oranGe peel.

GINGER Add to cakes and sponge puddings GinGer is a tasty, tropical, aromatic spice traditionally used in indian and asian cookinG. today it is widely used as a partner for meat, poultry and fish, as well as soups and stir-fries.

Ginger

Paprika

PAPRIKA Perfect for adding colour to dishes vibrant red in colour, a sprinkle of paprika will always impress your Guests! a mild powdered spice that comes from red peppers, paprika is a deep red, sliGhtly earthy flavoured spice with a subtle, sweet and peppery taste. belonGinG to a family of mild peppers, the term paprika refers both to the fruit and the spice; whilst its found in a variety of forms, it’s most commonly available as a powder.

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TUMERIC Widely used in Indian curries... especially madras, for its wonderful earthy flavour and yellow colour.

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PARAPHERNALIA Spices

Nutmeg GROUND NUTMEG Adds character to sweet and savoury sauces nutmeG has an aromatic, sweet, warm and rich flavour.

Thai Red Curry

THAI RED CURRY Ideal with Jasmine Rice a balance of fraGrant thai flavours includinG spicy red chillies, GalanGal and aromatic lemonGrass.

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CHILLI Infinity Chilli previously the world’s hottest chilli , Grown in Grantham and so fiery it can cause hallucinations! hot chilli sauces available to buy from www.firefoods.co.uk

Spices have always been valued for their ability to add flavour, colour and aroma to dishes, but before the advent of refrigeration they were also an important means of food preservation, and in some cultures their medicinal and antiseptic characteristics are revered. The regional cuisines of India, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia rely a great deal on spices. Spice mixes are important in these countries, but will often be in fresh paste form rather than the dried spice mixes found in the UK.

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Muhammed Karim owns Grantham’s Bindi restaurant, which aims to change your perception of Indian cuisine with extremely high quality curries... he’s also created The Widower - the World’s hottest curry. Who better to try it than our Editor?

THE WORLD’S HOTTEST CuRRY

The Widower Challenge This month we’ve already met nick Woods, creator of the Infinity chilli. Shortly after creating what was then the World’s hottest chilli pepper, he joined forces with the owner of Grantham’s Bindi to create the World’s hottest curry... and we’ve tried it!

Words and Photos: Rob Davis

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FOOD AND DRINK

The Widower: The World’ s Hottest Curry

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ow hot can you handle your curry?

If you’re a connoisseur, you should prize flavour over heat and eschew bravado over an authentic taste and experience. But if you’re a fan of genuine Indian cuisine (rather than our Anglicised dishes) like the owner of Grantham restaurant Bindi heat - and lots of it - is still a must.

Bindi’s owner Muhammed Karim met Nick Woods, the creator of the ‘World’s hottest’ Infinity Chilli a number of years ago, and the two have been fans of really hot curries ever since. It was from this partnership that the World’s hottest curry, reassuringly named ‘The Widower’ was invented in 2010.

“A curry shouldn’t just be about heat... it should be about taste.” says Muhammed. “It’s not a matter of endurance, it’s about enjoying what you’re eating.”

“That might seem like a contradiction given that we invented The Widower, but it was never designed to be a mainstream dish, it was a statement; a way of showing what we can do.”

“The Widower is proof that heat and flavour are two separate features of a dish because, despite its heat, it’s still absolutely delicious. It’s the product of about 16 prototypes before we perfected it, not to mention seven base spices and a range of

six chillis - including the Infinity Chilli grown by Nick.

We’re keeping the exact composition a trade secret, but suffice to say it’s pretty much impossible to replicate!”

Forget the typical high street curry houses which offer the usual lazy provision of korma, roghan josh, bhuna, vindaloo and phaal; Muhammed’s dishes are completely bespoke and are created with much more skill.

Muhammed started us off gently, with his green Lime & Kickin sauce, warming us up gradually with a series of dips in preparation for a taste of The Widower - the World’s hottest curry!

Muhammed loves proper Indian cuisine, and creates each curry to a bespoke recipe. The Widower ‘the World’s hottest curry’ was a statement dish designed to appeal to those who love super-hot dishes!

Each of his curries take up to 40 minutes to create, and the effort he puts into them is really impressive. He will only use free range and organic ingredients, and even employs a process in the kitchen where, after a chef has created a dish, it’s tasted by two other chefs before it’s given the green-light to make its way to the diner.

His attention to detail and insistence that each dish is a genuine representation of how good a curry can be has lead to Bindi, which was established in 2007, being named at The British Curry Awards as one of the best 100 Indian restaurants in the UK out of a total of 15,200 restaurants in the whole of the UK.

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FOOD AND DRINK

The Widower: The World’ s Hottest Curry

With my mind not entirely reassured by this Muhammed started me off slowly with a pile of poppadoms and four dips, each chosen to demonstrate a certain flavour genre of curry, and each building up the heat.

The last dip was Muhammed’s Widower Curry Sauce, sold in jars from the restaurant for diners to enjoy at home. It’s as close to The Widower as practicality permits, and it’s hot.

Very very hot indeed.

In addition to serving The Widower in his restaurant, Muhammed has a range of sauces so you can try the dish at home!

Statement dishes like The Widower and his horse meat curry, Le Cheval Tandoori - in light of the supermarket meat scandal - which has proved a novelty but it, in fact, rather delicious, though rather more mild in heat as prepared for us.

“In hot climates, curries were designed to bring diners’ temperature down.” says Muhammed. “We grew Naga chillies as a family, and always enjoyed hot curries, so to me there’s great pleasure in a hot curry, but heat is only part of the pleasure.”

So what does The Widower taste like? Actually, quite nice... initially. There’s a nutty, fruity flavour that lasts for five or six seconds. Then, the burn kicks in, and its a violent, searing pain that really lasts. A mouthful of milk numbs the pain but it soon returns and it’s cumulative with each successive mouthful.

At this point I venture a confession; my partner Anna frequently berates me for not enjoying hot food. She’s a real fan of Indian, Thai & Chinese cuisine and despairs of my lack of adventurousness, a quality which has earned me the nickname Korma Boy. It’s was, then, with great levity that she heard of my imminent adventure, trying the The Widower.

Most people manage seven mouthfuls before the pain becomes too much. The first man to finish it was Consultant Radiologist Dr Ian Rothwell, aged 55 and from Sudbrooke.

It took him an hour to finish the dish, and he had to go for a walk half-way through. When he did, he experienced dramatic hallucinations!

“It’s not really painful though, is it?” I asked Muhammed. “Oh yes.” he replied. “People shake, cry and hallucinate. We’ve had to call an ambulance before, and there’s a mild risk of cardiac arrest.

We’ve cooked 700; only four have been finished.”

Since inventing the dish, Muhammed has prepared it over 700 times. Just four people have finished it! The dish is presented as a challenge; diners are not allowed to have more than two pints of beer. They must be over the age of 18 and have to sign a disclaimer. Their contact details are retained and a video is recorded of them eating it.

Bindi is based at 22 London Road, Grantham NG31 7EJ Call 01476 570777 or see www.bindirestaurant.com.

Twitter: @bindirestaurant.

When The Widower is produced in the kitchen, Muhammed and his team have to wear protective goggles and a face mask, with 20 of Nick’s Infinity chillis being used, as well as pure Naga extract five Scotch Bonnet chillis. It’s best to tackle The Widower with a pint of milk - since dairy is the best way to alleviate the burn of a curry.

“It’s not really painful though, is it?” I asked Muhammed, to which he replied; “Oh yes. There’s a very mild risk of cardiac arrest, but more commonly people shake or hallucinate.

The most recent man to finish it was a 6ft 7in member of the Special Forces. He burst into tears.”

Muhammed’s Widower is a statement dish, but the chef is so talented and so accommodating to those who like milder flavours as well as super-hot curries that it would be a disservice to talk just about his most famous dish.

Even if you’re not keen on hot food, Muhammed can create a curry you’ll love, and his dishes are infinitely more authentic and much higher in quality than the average Anglicised dishes you’re used to seeing in mediocre Indian restaurants.

It’s easy to see why Bindi has been named one of the UK’s best Indian restaurants; if even Korma Boy can enjoy genuine Indian cuisine, there will be something that every single diner in Lincolnshire will love too.

“No two curries leaving this kitchen are the same.” says Muhammed. “All of our love and attention goes into each dish, that’s why they’re such a pleasure. The real sense of enjoyment though, for me, comes from being able to show off how good a curry can be when it’s prepared with the skill we take in preparing on each one!”

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RESTAuRANT OF THE MONTH

THE BELL ATCOLEBY on Far Lane in Coleby, Lincoln From The berkLey To The beLL Via bLanc anD The broWnLoW. For years, PauL ViDic Was in charge oF some oF The counTy’s besT kiTchens. TWo years ago, he LeFT Them aLL behinD To concenTraTe on his oWn Venue - anD iT oFFers his Diners a sPecTacuLar exPerience!

Words & Photos: rob Davis.

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A warm welcome is assured courtesy of chef patron Paul and Bella at front of house.

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Paul has worked with Raymond Blanc and John Burton Race, but brought his experience as a classical chef to the Bell at Coleby two years ago...

Fillet of Seabass with Saron Potatoes and Sprouting Broccoli.

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A pretty decked terrace area is great for summer dining, whilst inside The Bell is comfortable and tasteful.

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tunning quality dining with simple ideas impeccably executed, and a beautiful dining environment with service to match. That’s what diners have been enjoying for the past two years near Lincoln, courtesy of Paul Vidic and the team at The Bell at Coleby.

Paul Vidic is one of the best-known chefs in Lincolnshire, but if you’ve somehow evaded his genius thus far, we’ll fill you in.

Paul has worked for Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, and brings that standard of chefcraft to The Bell at Coleby.

For more than 25 years Paul Vidic has been serving up generous helpings of hospitality to the people of Lincolnshire. In his formative years, a love of food, and service was nurtured by the women in his family, all excellent cooks.

At the age of sixteen, Paul began his career in the exclusive Country House Hotel, Michael’s Nook, at Grasmere in the Lakes.

There, at the age of twenty one, he became the youngest member of The Institute of Master Chefs of Great Britain. “It was the bedrock of my career in my early days… under Reg and Elizabeth Gifford’s tutelage I embraced the concept of service to others; my career in food being the perfect medium.”

A rigorous classical chef training was followed by time served at The Berkley in Knightsbridge, Quat’Saisons, in Oxford with Raymond Blanc, The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath, and John Burton Race’s Michelin starred Lortolan in Reading. Arriving in Lincolnshire in 1988, he went on to head up kitchens in The Wig and Mitre, Caunton Beck, and The Brownlow Arms, in Hough on the Hill.

Two years ago this month, Paul took on The Bell at Coleby.

He carried out a full refurbishment to revitalise the building, returning it to a thriving pub restaurant, to meet the demands of both new and longstanding, loyal customers, across Lincolnshire and further afield.

His illustrious CV, seasoned with celebrity chefs and marinated in some of the county’s best restaurants would leave you to imagine that his food is posh, or pretentious, but in fact Paul’s approach to food is really down to earth. Paul Vidic has an approach to food and hospitality that blends effortless sophistication with authentic simplicity: “Our aim is to provide hospitality - in other words to welcome people and make them happy.”

“In food terms, that means providing satisfaction. It’s about making people feel good; that’s about creating excellent dishes with exquisite flavours and expedient delivery. Too much food these days has a pretentious or complicated arrangement whilst

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This spread; starter, main course and pudding from the venue’s summer menus.

Our starter (right) was Baked Cheese Soufflé with Goats Cheese, Soft Red Onion and Cream.

Dessert (below) was The Bell at Coleby Caramelised Bread & Butter Pudding with Créme Anglaise.

lacking the fundamentals; good chef craft, sensitive and accurate seasoning and good taste.”

Paul describes his menu as full of crowd-pleasers that are determined to satisfy, and it’s easy to see why. There are two menus; an Early Bird menu which is served on Wednesday and Thursday from 5.30pm to 7pm and on Friday until 6.30pm.

The menu offers six starters, five main courses and four desserts with two and three courses for £15.95 and £17.95 respectively.

It will also be used as a basis for a ‘prix fixe’ menu which launches as Pride goes to press.

Meanwhile its à la carte service runs from 6pm-9.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday and comprises 10 starters, 11 main courses and eight desserts. This menu is the one we highly recommend to all our readers this month.

Our choices included the Baked Soufflé that Paul introduced to the county after creating it with Raymond Blanc. His interpretation comprises goats cheese and a soft red onion accompaniment with the inclusion of lots of cream. Alternative recommendations include Paul’s Chicken Liver and Pancetta Pâté with home made house chutney and toasted brioche, and a summery Beer Battered Tiger Prawn served with a green chilli dressing and lime.

THE BELL ATCOLEBY on Far Lane in Coleby, Lincoln

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“Cooking for people is my passion and the satisfaction it provides is my reward!” says Paul Vidic.

Roast Rack of Lamb, Dauphinoise Potatoes, Buttered Spinach and Rosemary Jus.

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Sample M enu £ STARTERS Warm Chicken Salad Warm salad of chicken and smoked bacon with honey and mustard dressing.

£6.75

Crab Pâté cornish crab pâté with cucumber and dill salad, lemon and melba toasts.

£6.95

Duck Rilettes £7.50 Duck rilettes with fruit chutney and melba toasts.

Smoked Salmon Parcel smoked salmon parcel with smoked salmon mousse and herb salad.

£7.95

£ MAINS Pork Loin medallion of pork loin with Parma ham and white pudding fritter with leek mash.

£16.95

Rump of Lamb £19.95 rump of lamb with Parmesan mash, sun-blushed tomatoes, spinach and pan jus.

Sirloin of English Veal sirloin of english ‘rose’ veal with creamed mushrooms.

£21.75

Cornish Codling beer battered cornish codling with crushed peas and tartare sauce.

£12.95

Scallop and Lemon Sole £22.50 Panache of scallop, lemon sole and salmon with crushed peas and buerre blanc.

£ PUDDING Crème Brûlée raspberry and mascarpone créme brûlée.

£6.50

Chocolate Brownie Warm double chocolate brownie with marbled white chocolate ice cream.

£6.50

Vanilla Cheesecake £6.50 baked vanilla cheesecake with compote of berries.

Vanilla Ice Cream £6.50 Vanilla ice cream with Pedro ximenez 12 year old sherry and shortbread (Paul’s number one!).

£ OPENING TIMES Wednesday - Saturday Early Bird Weds - Thurs Early Bird Friday Fri & Sat Lunch Sunday Lunch

5:30pm - 11pm 5:30pm - 7pm 5:30pm - 6:30pm Noon - 1:45pm Noon - 2:30pm

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Main course options included our Roast Rack of Lamb with dauphinoise potatoes, beautifully fragrant with rosemary jus, and a Fillet of Seabass dish and served with saffron potatoes and sprouting broccoli.

Equally desirable is the dining environment. Paul worked tirelessly with his designer to incorporate vignettes of his life, that compliment both the building and aesthetic appreciation of his customer base.

No matter what your preference, there’s definitely something to suit on the menu with lovers of game, fish and vegetarian cuisine catered for by way of Pigeon Breasts, cooked pink with chorizo and red cabbage, Panache of Scallops with Lemon Sole & Salmon or Tagliatelle Pasta with Goats Cheese served with rocket and pine nuts.

From Paul’s grandfather’s tartan in a bespoke carpet to his cherished antiques, to framed copies of menus from his most memorable dining expeditions, both the main restaurant and the cellar restaurant are autobiographical.

Fresh flowers and candles adorn quiet corners. The roaring fire, and ambient lighting welcome customers into an elegant dining space, which is understated and beautiful.

No matter what you order, portions are generous, presentation is simple but everything looks impeccably neat and desirable.

Paul says that his menus are designed to give any diner several options, leaving his customers spoilt for choice.

If this is in evidence anywhere, it’s with a selection of puddings which include our Caramelised Bread & Butter Pudding, a raspberry and mascarpone Créme Brulée, and Banana Cake served with butterscotch sauce and ice cream and flavoured by maple sauce and walnuts. Ice creams and sauces are all made in house as are Paul’s speciality breads.

Wine lovers will find themselves head over heels with Paul’s selection; it’s a long-standing passion, for the chef and he maintains around 50 bins of impressive wines with about 15 red and whites each, a couple of dessert wines, and a couple of port options, plus five champagnes and seven 2009 vintage Bordeaux options. They’re exceptionally carefullyselected and with even the most prized wine on the list priced below £70, there’s a moderate mark-up, making it easy to enjoy a thoughtfully selected wine.

There is also a sunny herb terrace for warmer months; a charming area sheltered for comfortable dining, and Paul is soon to create luxury bed and breakfast rooms, in keeping with the same attention to detail as in the restaurant itself.

Maitre’d, Gabriella Gregory runs front of house operations.

Her exacting standards ensure customers receive impeccably well mannered, polite, and attentive service.

Gary Rothwell (affectionately known as Rocko), is Paul’s right hand man in the kitchen.

Both Gabriella and Rocko are entrusted by Paul to be the guardian’s of his high quality food and hospitality standards, something they relentlessly and with great pride, uphold.

Paul Vidic is a chef patron with a highly dedicated team, committed to the delivery of an exceptional dining experience, making The Bell at Coleby one of the best dining venues in Lincolnshire.

His reputation for past excellence may precede him, but it’s in the present that Paul is shining his brightest.

THE BELL ATCOLEBY on Far Lane in Coleby, Lincoln

3 Far Lane, Coleby Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN5 0AH

From Lincoln - If approaching from Lincoln on the A607, take the first right into the village of Coleby.

Turn right at the Church; The Bell is on the Left.

To book a meal call

From A17 - If approaching on the A17 take the turning signposted Brant Broughton (also Carlton and Bassingham).

Go through Brant Broughton and drive on for approx four miles. Turn right at the Colby signpost (second right after Navenby). Turn first left into the village and straight on at the Church; The Bell in on the left.

01522 813778 www.thebellatcoleby.com

From Grantham- If approaching from Grantham on the A607, take the second entrance into the village on the left. Turn right at the Church; The Bell in on the left.

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Recipes

with Michael Binnington

Hot Chocolate Fondant Gooey and indulgent, Michael’s trademark hot chocolate fondant with 70% cocoa solid chocolate is utterly divine!

Preparation time 15 minutes, cooking time 10 minutes.

Serves four.

250g 70% Dark Chocolate 250g Unsalted Butter 200g Egg Yolks 150g Egg Whites 125g Caster Sugar 50g Plain Flour Ice Cream to serve

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First melt the butter and chocolate together and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and sugar until they are pale and fluffy (it’s easier with an electric mixer!) To the egg mixture, add the flour and combine, then fold the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

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Beat rigorously to remove the excess air from the mix and pour into a piping bag or a jug will do the job.

Line some metal rings 10cm in diameter and 5cm high with butter and greaseproof paper and pipe the mix to just below the top of the ring.

Bake in the oven at 200°c for six minutes, then remove and allow to sit for a minute. Remove the ring, dust with icing sugar if desired and serve with a good quality ice cream. At The Chequers I serve my fondant with a homemade morello cherry sorbet which is a fantastic combination!

About Your Chef...

Michael Binnington is Chef Patron at the Chequers at Gedney Dyke, a stylish fine dining restaurant and bar, serving freshly prepared dishes.

The Chequers, Main Street Gedney Dyke, Spalding Lincolnshire PE12 0AJ. Tel: 01406 366700. www.the-chequers.co.uk

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WeLcome home

The Supermodel Cottage

CHuRCH TREES

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Chris and Hannah have made the property their own with an eclectic mix of design classics.

The property has four bedrooms, four reception rooms and is now on the market for £895,000.

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Photographs: Jan Baldwin and Savills.

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ver the years we’ve seen a number of stone cottages nestling in pretty villages with charming original features. However, this month’s 17th century Grade II listed cottage is somewhat exceptional. Many of the UK’s top homes and gardens magazines believe so too; that’s why the property, located near Grantham, has featured in numerous magazines from Living Etc, and Homes & Gardens to Country Living and Red, to name just a few.

labourers cottages that were, at some point, knocked together.

During their incorporation, the stone mullion window from a property on the adjacent Welby Estate was also included.”

The couple had to replace shattered tiles to repair a roof that was falling in, reinstate floors and dry out the property’s stonework following years of neglect.

Fortunately, there were plenty of original features which became apparent during the renovation, like the cottage’s original beams. With these being reinstated as the project went on, a little more of the cottage’s personality revealed itself as the renovation progressed.

It’s the stone and mortar equivalent of a supermodel, but thankfully, without a supermodel’s temperament, thanks in no small part to user-friendly restoration carried out by owners There were many original features which were revealed Chris and Hannah Bembridge.

as the renovation progressed, and as Chris and Hannah

The couple met whilst working together at an advertising agency worked really hard to bring Church Trees back to life... and set up their own business some time later, creating branding and imagery for interiors The property has four reception rooms and four bedrooms companies like the Little Greene Paint Company, Plantation and despite its traditional appearance, has been brought right Rugs and Lakeland. up to date for modern family life by means of an en suite to The owners are from Norfolk and Nottingham respectively; the master bedroom, separate utility room and with Hannah Hannah says the couple moved to the area to be equidistant and Chris’s affinity for design classics like their Eames chair from their families and to take advantage of space nearby for and retro G-Plan furniture. her equestrian interests. When they came to the cottage in Step through the front door and the entrance hall is flanked 2009, it looked very different, and it took more than a by a large farmhouse kitchen and a spacious dining room superficial makeover to create the property we see today. with bright whitewashed walls, marble-topped tulip dining “The house was built in the 1800s but we don’t have an table and tulip chairs - a Spitalfields find - as well as original exact date.” says Hannah. “It was formerly four farm beams and one of several Morsø wood burning stoves.

The property’s four reception rooms feature an eclectic mix of design classics which blend with the couple’s preferred Scandinavian style - Chris’s family is partly Finnish - and the property’s English cottage architecture.

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WELCOME HOME

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Chris and Hannah have made the property their own and live with their two young children, Benjamin and Francesca...

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WELCOME HOME

The propertyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden looks out over a lake and the adjacent Welby Estate.

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WELCOME HOME

With its optimistic bright white appearance and modernist furnishings it’s almost Scandinavian in style - no surprise as Chris’s family is part Finnish.

There’s more of the same in the main drawing room which also features one of The Plantation Rugs company’s wool rugs designed by Hannah and the team at their agency.

Throughout the cottage French Oak - imported specially by the couple - is used to give the floors their beautiful rustic look.

Meanwhile, Chris’s man-den is clearly the snug. Quite aside from the Deborah Bowness Genuine Fake Books wallpaper, used to give the illusion of a study, the G-Plan retro furniture and mix of modern and retro guitars and amplifiers creates a trendy feel that beautifully reconciles the young trendy family with their period home.

“The gardens attract a huge variety of wildlife; we’ve seen kingfishers, sparrowhawks, and rutting deer over the boundary. The place always holds something back, there’s always something new to see!”

In the kitchen, the period feel has been retained with an antique dresser - previously belonging to Hannah’s mother requisitioned to provide display space. That’s in addition to a bespoke kitchen topped with marble from one of the couple’s other clients, Mandarin Stone.

A quirky feature we love is the small area of wall painted in blackboard paint for the couple’s two children, Benjamin Gray and Francesca Bluebell to display their artwork and for

Church Trees, Denton, Grantham: owners: Chris and Hannah Bembridge. style: formerly four farm labourer’s cottages converted into spacious country property. receptions: four, currently arranged as lounge, dining room, snug and dining kitchen. bedrooms: four.

Guide Price: £895,000. agents: Savills nottingham, fletcher Gate, nottingham, nG1 1qq.

Tel: 0115 934 8000 Website: www.savills.com.

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the couple to write their family reminders on. It’s a truly smashing kitchen, really homely and warm; a feeling underlined by the cream Aga and antique dining table with Eames Dowel chairs. On a more practical note there’s a decent utility where nasty white goods can live without spoiling the look of the kitchen.

The kitchen would be our favourite feature of the cottage were it not for the existence of Chris’s potting shed.

The grounds were in a ‘total state’ according to the couple, and having completed the restoration of the cottage itself the couple turned their attention to clearing half an acre of brambles, removing poorly maintained conifers and planting most of the garden’s plants from seeds.

Chris also created a vegetable patch with chicken coop so the family can grow and enjoy good food, and created a potting shed retreat to maintain the effort he’s put into creating a lovely cottage garden.

“We cleared the plot and made the lake visible from the bottom of the garden.” says Hannah. “It attracts an amazing range of wildlife; we’ve seen kingfishers, sparrowhawks and deer rutting on the Welby Estate’s land. When the lake froze over last winter we saw a fox dashing across the surface.

There’s always something new to see, which is really exciting!”

Keen to begin a new project, the couple have put the property onto the market with Savills, and are seeking new custodians for the cottage. Ideally, they’d love another family to continue the property’s legacy as a beautiful family home. No matter where Hannah and Chris find themselves next, though, they’ll always remember the property they brought back to life and made famous in the pages of many glossy magazine; Church Trees is a photogenic home with true star quality.

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THE SECuRITy fEnCInG

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For over 18 years, John Beeson and now his son Chris, too, have been creating fences, railings and gates to ensure Lincolnshire’s farmers and country homes don’t fall victim to the ever-increasing incidences of fuel & equipment theft, vandalism and trespass.

Every one of John and Chris’s installations are bespoke, measured and designed to suit your space.

Choose from any design and add floral embellishment, hand-made timber inserts and practical additions like keypad/remote entry and video entry systems.

JB Engineering’s products are always galvanised or hand-painted and will last for around 25 years due to the quality of steel and finishing methods the company employs.

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“We work on both domestic and commercial jobs and usually have a lead time of about six weeks.” says John. “The beauty of our work is that everything is bespoke and everything is built to last. It’s really sad that so many farmers and stables fall victim to rural crime.”

“Farm machinery and fuel is expensive so our customers tend to see what we do as an investment rather than a cost, especially in the case of palisade security fencing around fuel tanks, for example.”

“However, the peace of mind that we provide goes way beyond the price of each installation, and with electronic entry systems, they’re more convenient too.”

“Everything we do is hand cut, welded, finished and installed by us, with a real sense of workmanship and a reputation for making products that last to uphold.”

“It’s satisfying to think we’re helping to prevent rural crime and provide peace of mind for everyone who lives in the countryside.” says John.

£ JB ENGINEERING Lincolnshire’s JB Engineering provides bespoke security fencing, gates and remote entry systems to protect domestic customers businesses and agricultural or equestrian premises anywhere in Lincolnshire and over surrounding counties. for more information call 07931 510621 or email jb.engineering@hotmail.co.uk.

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It’s Showtime: The Lincolnshire Show attracts around 70,000 visitors each year and brings £20m of revenue to the area.

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2013 LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th June

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The 2013 Lincolnshire Show will attract around 70,000 people and brings over £20m of revenue into the county this month.

It’s an epic effort with 34% of visitors attending for five consecutive years, visiting 10,000sqm of marquees, arriving in 12,000 cars, to see the main ring entertainment and 600 exhibitors, over the 200 acres the show occupies.

“This year’s annual county show will bring the Lincolnshire Showground to life.” says the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society’s Director Jayne Southall. “We’ve a range of activities for the whole family. Entertainment, animals, shopping, music, history and plenty of food will keep everyone satisfied for the entire two day event.”

Reflecting the agricultural roots of the Show are the horse, pony and livestock competitions, the

Meanwhile, the horticultural area will bloom with floral displays and plants on sale for garden enthusiasts. The WI will also return to provide afternoon tea, keeping flower show competitors and visitors alike well fed with scones, cake and tea.

2013’s main ring will see three new events; Katy Cropper - the only female winner of BBC TV show ‘One Man and His Dog’ - will give a working sheep dog display whilst The Fast and Furious Mounted Games Association will showcase their speed, agility and skill with a thrilling relay and there’s a new British Scurry & Trials Driving team with single, pairs and tandem team ponies.

The Discovery Zone has a ‘From Cow to Cornet’ theme, illustrating the journey from the farm to the ice cream parlour – courtesy of Lincolnshire experts Dennett’s Ice Cream. There, more than

“This year’s annual county show will bring the Lincolnshire Showground to life.” says Jayne Southall. “We’ve a range of activities for the whole family and lots of traditional agricultural entertainment and demonstrations.” vintage and modern machinery parade and agricultural lines filled with Lincolnshire’s farming businesses.

“That’s in addition to a really special visitor.” says Jayne. “We’re absolutely delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will be attending the Lincolnshire Show as this year’s guest of honour. Her presence will be a great privilege for the show and the county of Lincolnshire.”

1,000 students involved in the Schools’ Challenge will be taste testing and learning the art of ice cream making, as well as witnessing the launch of a brand new flavour – Lincolnshire Plum Loaf.

Finally, The Mews will present exclusive boutique style shopping, whilst 600 trade stands offer everything from clothes to cars.

They’re as comprehensive, as diverse and ultimately, as entertaining, as the show itself!

£ HRH THE COUNTESS OF WESSEX Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will be making a visit to this year’s Lincolnshire Show on Thursday 20th June. HRH held the position of Show President of the Royal Bath and West Show in 2010 and was Vice Patron in 2011. She is also Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural organisations (ASAo).

£ SEE US AT THE SHOW As you’re making your way around the 600 trade stands, don’t forget to come and say hello to the Lincolnshire Pride team! We’re in our usual spot by the main ring near the Mews!

£ BOOK YOUR TICKETS Visit the Lincolnshire Show website www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk for more information and to book your discounted advanced tickets.

Alternatively, call the ticket line on 08452 305171. ©2013 The Royal Household Bagshot Park/Image by Millie Pilkington.

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£ 1,000 YEARS OF CRAFTS Image: Andrew Brooks.

£ HECKINGTON SHOW

, What s On... £ HECKINGTON SHOW

£ OPEN FARMS

30,000 people can’t be wrong when they say the heckington show, on 27th and 28th July, is a great day out!

This is the 150th heckington show the largest village show in the uk and this year the event features main ring entertainment with like the Vander brothers Quad Wheel of Death, the kangaroo kid with his stunt display, comitatus roman cavalry Displays, as well as regular attractions like the 10 mile heckington road race, terrier racing, heavy horses, a grand parade of livestock and showjumping. unique to the heckington show, saturday night features a spectacular firework display from 7.30pm.

Tickets for the show are £8/adults, £3/children. www.heckingtonshow.org.uk Tel: 01529 461823.

Find out about Lincolnshire’s agricultural industry as the county’s farmers open their farms to the public for ‘behind the scenes’ tours for the whole family on 9th June. The event is organised by Linked environment and Farming (LeaF) Find your nearest participating farm by visiting the event’s website. www.farmsunday.org

£ 1,000 YEARS OF CRAFTS IN LINCOLN The 1,000 years of Traditional crafts event will return to Lincoln castle on saturday 22nd and 23rd June. now in its third year, the weekend event will fill the grounds of Lincoln castle with craftspeople demonstrating traditional skills from blacksmithing and pole lathe to willow weaving, jewellery making and silver smithing. as well as having the chance to see age old skills in action, members of the public will have the opportunity to try their hand by having a go at one of the short courses that will be taking place in the recently built heritage skills centre in the grounds of the castle. younger visitors will also be entertained in the children’s marquee which will provide a range of activities for them to show off their artistic side. www.visitlincolnshire.com/1000years Tel: 01522 550646.

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WHAT’S ON WHAT’S ON

6th July 2013

Battle Proms come Back to Burghley!

IT’S BACK! A fAnTASTIC EVEnInG of fun WITH AERoBATIC dISPLAyS, SPITfIRE fLyPAST, CAVALRy dISPLAy And A SuPERB ‘nIGHT AT THE PRoMS’ InSPIREd MuSICAL PRoGRAMME!

£ SO FESTIVAL

£ ALL ABOUT GARDENING This month sees the return of all about gardening, on the county’s Lincolnshire showground from Friday 28th to sunday 30th June. With the outdoor Village, garden & home marquee and craft & gift marquee, you’ll find everything you need to make your home and garden look great, or to simply enjoy spending time outdoors. www.aztecevents.co.uk Tel: 01702 549623

£ SPILSBY SHOW This year’s spilsby show takes place on sunday 14th July on the town’s ancaster avenue Playing Fields. attractions this year include the storm uk martial arts team, craft & model marquees, six mile road race, shire horse parade, and over 100 trade stands. www.spilsbyshow.co.uk Tel: 01702 549623

£ BROCKLESBY FAIR brocklesby estate will provide lots of family-friendly fun at this year’s brocklesby country Fair on sunday, 23rd June.

Try your hand at clay shooting, fly fishing, archery or even get involved in the gun dog scurry. alternatively, if you prefer to sit back and be entertained, pop over to the terrier show at the countryside ring.

The main ring will be a hub of activity all day long, featuring performances from ben Potter Falconry and the stampede stunt company. There will also be a parade of brocklesby hounds and a flyball demonstration: an absolute must for country sports fans and dog devotees. show your support for local food and drink suppliers at the new covered market and when you’ve had your fill there, you can head over to the heart of england arts and crafts marquee to admire some truly stunning and original creations from local talent. www.brocklesby.co.uk Tel: 01469 561400.

Hampers and Champers at the ready!

The Battle Proms return to Burghley House on 6th July with gates opening at 4.30pm. Organised

by JSL Productions, the event begins with warm-up entertainment from The Rockabellas (the Andrews Sisters of today!) then at 7pm there’s a display by The Blades aerobatic team with exclusive charity flights available. The fun continues at 7.15 with a Napoleonic cavalry display before a ‘night at the proms’ musical programme at 8pm accompanied by a Spitfire flypast and spectacular firework finale!

“The concert offers a full two hour programme of exquisite classical music performed by the renowned New English Concert Orchestra, conducted by Douglas Coombes.” says Emma Dexter. “The music at the Battle Proms is always carefully chosen to offer something for everyone, delivering soul-stirring classics befitting the incredible setting of Burghley House.”

It’s a terrific event that’s tremendous fun for those who love fresh air, a picnic, and the pomp and ceremony of a night at the proms! So, grab your Union flag, give it a wave and shout ‘Huzzah!’ then celebrate the best that a British summer has to offer against the splendid backdrop of Burghley House!

We’ve 10 pairs of tickets to give away to the first readers who write to us (address on page five) answering the following tie-breaker: ‘We love Lincolnshire because...’

The Burghley House Battle Prom takes place on 6th July, gates from 4.30pm. Tickets are £34/each, £16/under16s.

To order call 01432 355416 or see www.battleproms.com.

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A new chapter for

St Hugh’s School Woodhall Spa Located in the picturesque village of Woodhall Spa, St Hugh’s School is a co-educational preparatory school for children aged from 2-13 years offering both day and flexible boarding options to suit all requirements.

With small class sizes the teaching facilities at St Hugh’s include excellent music resources including practice rooms, a purpose built ICT suite, an extensive library, an onsite Nursery, and sports facilities that include a heated indoor swimming pool, a multi purpose sports hall, an outside tennis court and extensive pitches for a wide range of games.

St Hugh’s pupils achieve outstanding academic results by attracting the finest teaching talent from around the country.

They believe in nurturing all pupils’ talents, and provide a happy, caring environment, in which all children are encouraged to work hard and inspired to fulfil their potential.

With increased pupils attending St Hugh’s from across the county the school offers a daily mini bus service to meet parents’ needs.

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Greenish who is moving on after a successful 15 years at the school. Mr Ward’s teaching experience includes common entrance maths, design technology, religious studies, performing arts and games. He also jointly ran a junior boys’ boarding house with his wife for four and a half years.

Mr Ward is also a keen sportsman and played competitive rugby for a number of years.

“St Hugh’s is a happy school with well motivated staff and pupils and I am looking forward to working with everyone associated with it, including pupils, parents and staff, to ensure that all views are valued and encouraged. St. Hugh’s has, I believe, all the attributes of a school that can be a leading light in the local community and in the prep school world.” says Mr Ward.

With these exceptional facilities and an outstanding academic record, St Hugh’s will continue to provide a positive experience and invaluable education for life for each pupil.

To learn more on how your child could be part of the St Hugh’s experience please contact the school on 01526 352169 or visit the website www.st-hughs.lincs.sch

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Think Pink and Garden in Style with

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Haws five litre watering can in pink £34.99.

Town & Country ‘cloggies’ with safety soles in electric pink £12.99.

Joseph Bentley secateurs £9.99.

Yeoman bypass secateurs with comfort foam handles and safety lock £9.99.

Town and Country gardening gauntlets in heavy duty leather £5.99.

Gardenworks cultivator £3.99 available with matching trowel.

Baby Bio food for herbs, plants and orchids £2.99 Range of pots in soft pink and electric pink from 75p.

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THE WISH LIST With...

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Selection of candles; Yankee Candle from £8.39, Woodwick from £9.99.

Cath Kidston mug £8.

Quality and Value in the garden this month... Garden centres are more than just places to buy plants and accessories for the garden, and one of Lincolnshire’s best centres is on Bigby High Road near Brigg.

Part of the British Garden Centres Group, not only will you find a vast undercover plant area, and a garden care department - with everything from fertilisers and chemicals to tools, tubs and hanging baskets - you’ll also find friendly, helpful staff on hand to give advice and useful hints.

Pink spotted wellies from a selection by Town & Country £39.99.

The centre’s garden furniture department displays patio sets, modern contemporary wicker patio sets, dining and conservatory furniture, not forgetting hammocks, barbecues and to warm up those evenings, patio heaters and chimineas too.

The centre’s gift area incorporates a large card craft department, candles and scents, collectables like Steiff and Charlie Bear teddies and there’s a 450 seat vineyard restaurant with a wide menu ranging from snacks and drinks to homemade daily specials, cakes & treats.

Find out more at bigby high road, brigg, Dn20 9he. alternatively, call 01652 650485 or see www.brigg.britishgardencentres.com.

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TO VIEW ALL OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM ‘THE EVENT’ VISIT WWW.PRIDEMAGAZINES.CO.uK David Mitchell and The Bentley Hotel’s Carole Wootton (centre).

THE EVEnT Bentley Hotel - Ladies Who Lunch The Bentley Hotel recently held its Ladies Who Lunch event to raise money for Lincoln’s St Barnabas Hospice. The event included a three course luncheon with two guest speakers; town crier David Mitchell and BBC Lincolnshire broadcaster Judy Theobald. The charity will hold another ladies luncheon on 11th June at Market Rasen Golf Club - tickets are £20/each, call 01522 540300 for more information.

Words and Photos: Rob Davis.

Over 100 ladies attended the event which included a three course lunch and guest speakers.

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THE EVENT St

Barnabas at The Bentley Hotel

The charity this year celebrates its 30th anniversary.

The event raised over ÂŁ2,500 for St Barnabas.

Purchase photographs from this event online.

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Getting them

Growing The children will soon be on school holidays and no doubt will be lamenting their boredom. But even in an age of video games and children’s TV channels with wall to wall cartoons, there’s nothing like getting messy in the garden to teach children the value of fresh produce...

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arents with children off school will soon be greeted by the familiar cry of “I’m bored...” despite your investment in TV packages with dedicated children’s channels and the latest video games!

Children quickly tire of toys and games, but gardening can hold a much longer appeal. Not only is it a great way of introducing your child to the world of science, but you can continue their education in the kitchen, introducing them to healthy salads and teaching them about where their food comes from.

Best of all, there are so many mini-projects from growing sunflowers (competing with their siblings to grow the tallest) to creating herb planters to growing tomatos and planting trees. What’s more, your local independent garden centre will help you capitalise on your child’s enthusiasm with mini gardening sets, and with special ‘starter projects’ fronted by cartoon characters (Sutton’s Fun to Grow, Unwin’s Little Growers, Thompson & Morgan’s Kew for Kids), but you can easily get their growing going with a few of our suggested projects...

Plating From Seed Planting flowers from seed is a great way of building children’s anticipation as they water their pots each day awaiting the first shoot. Nastertiums and marigolds are ideal this month, as are Cosmos and from August, Cornflowers.

Lettuce seeds, once sown, tend to sprout within two weeks, whilst radishes from seed are ready to eat within a month, making these especially ideal for impatient children!

Above; Children relish the opportunity to grow their own.

Left; Children’s accessories like Unwin’s Little Growers make gardening fun for little ones!

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There are a wealth of ‘fun’ planters and gardening accessories available for children from local independent garden centres.

Kitchen Gardening Growing their own food offers children an extra dimension to enjoying the garden and teaches them the values of provenance and nutrition. Tomato plants are really easy to grow, and are suitable for pots and grow-bags, ideal for terraces and prolific in their fruit.

Salad leaves sprout quickly and carrots germinate within three weeks, whilst potatoes are fun for children to dig up.

Likewise, berries like late fruiting strawberries and raspberries provide a summer treat served with ice cream.

Growing Up Getting children to plant their own sunflowers and ‘racing’ their siblings to grow the tallest is another fun garden project.

Planting now will provide blooms in September for excitement all summer long. You can also encourage children to keep their own sunflower diaries and encourage art projects like painting and drawing to bring in other areas of their school curriculum.

The Birds and The Bees Not only does gardening encourage children to take an interest in planting, harvesting and eating their own food, keeping mini-beasts at bay, feeding birds and creating nesting boxes can encourage children to take an interest in the garden all year round. Making bird boxes, planting bee-friendly flowers like alliums, and borage, creating and maintaining a pond with fish and teaching children the importance of composting all bring an element of conservation and sustainable gardening into their projects.

Finding Out More The RHS has just produced its Grow Your Own for Kids book (£8.96, Amazon) whilst the RHS has other great ideas for families; www.rhs.org.uk/children. For gardening products, see www.spottygreenfrog.co.uk or visit your local independent garden centre.

Encourage children to eat healthily with soft fruit like strawberries - you can also pick your own locally.

Far right; growing sunflowers allows children to compete with their brothers and sisters - who can grow the tallest?

You can also encourage children to keep their own sunflower diaries and encourage art projects like painting and drawing to bring in other areas of the school curriculum...

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Our little models, George and Eve, tested out our gardening suggestions; just two years old, they loved getting dirty and watering their plants each day!

in the Garden

Jobs for June

£ Don’t forget Father’s Day in June! What about treating him to a new tree or attractive shrub to add to the garden or go shopping for a useful gardening tool? At this time of year there is plenty for dad to prune and dig in the garden!

£ Nature is flowering profusely now, but there is still time for planting: what about some stunning pot-grown roses. Summer flowers are blooming even faster now than they did in May. Do you fancy creating a new border? Dream up some good combinations and take your shopping list to the garden centre. At the end of the day you will have added a new area to your garden.

£ To guarantee profuse flowering next year, it’s best to ‘dead head’ (pinch out the dead flowers).

Pull them off with a little bit of stem: the flower buds for next year are directly underneath.

Most varieties have finished flowering by June.

£ Continue to weed; they grow vigorously in June. £ Roses exhaust the soil in which they are growing quite quickly. So it’s ideal to give them special rose fertiliser which contains trace elements and magnesium.

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On the FarM

BarrY POStOn Better weather has come as a relief for the county’s farmers, whilst county shows and Open Farm Sunday both represent an opportunity to both celebrate (and promote) the farming industry to the public... fter kind April and May weather, the majority of arable crops improved considerably in our county, but we are still two or three weeks behind when they would generally appear at that time. Several rape seed crops were dragged up and spring crops sown if the soil conditions were suitable.

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grow that several of the small or medium growers are leaving the crop to larger scale, more efficient producers.

Other very poor rape crops will be dragged up, soil ‘busted’ and put in good condition to grow a good crop of wheat next year. This will also give farmers a good chance of killing the high population of blackgrass that these fields generally contain.

Livestock producers - despite higher prices for beef, lamb and pork - have all experienced considerable extra costs with a longer demand for foodstuffs due to a late spring.

Fortunately sheep farmers did not suffer as much as those in the north west of the country. The UK pig herd has fallen to its lowest level for more than 60 years with many growers leaving the industry because a lot of their units need capital injection in new buildings. However one or two of the larger supermarkets are now offering contracts fixed to a feed escalator, which will give them extra security to invest and continue in the future.

Most sugar beet crops were sown in good soil conditions, albeit a little later than normal. Emergence was generally good; quick and with no heavy rain very little capping occurring. The main concern with growers is with the price paid which remains considerably below that which is paid to growers in Europe.

Potato planting generally went well, with growers waiting for suitable soil conditions; this meant planting was not finished until well into May. Prices for the old crop have reached very high levels on the back of last year’s poor crop.

It’s hoped that not too many growers plant excessive acres this year hoping for similar returns. The expression ‘high seed prices mean low feed prices’ quite often occurs, however I do feel that potatoes are now such an expensive crop to Words: Barry Poston

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Vegetable, daffodil and pea growers have all felt the effect of the late spring with crops generally later and more erratic in maturing. Daffodil flowers in particular came very late and most growers missed Mother’s Day and Easter - therefore demand and prices have been very poor.

Once again, various farming events will take place in June. Lincolnshire will once again be hosting the Cereals demonstration - attracting visitors from across the UK - with many plots demonstrating the growing of wheat and barley plus many working machines. Other events include both the Lincolnshire and Rutland county shows, and on June 9th many farms will participate in Open Farm Sunday, a chance for members of the public to be welcomed onto the farms with no cost for either parking or entry.

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On the FarM

Feed a cow, learn how to shear a sheep, find out where your food comes from or just celebrate living in the countryside - visit www.farmsunday.org for participating farms near you!

with Barry Poston

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the FaShiOn PaGeS

A Very English

Summer

VinTaGe prinTS & preTTy dreSSeS – iT’S a Sure SiGn ThaT Summer iS here. SO FOr Garden parTieS, dayS

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<< £ BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Make sure you're always carrying flowers along by slipping on this blooming brilliant dress.

This traditional blazer is a must-have for any well-dressed man’s wardrobe. Perfect for summer days when a jacket is required.

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ong hot summer days dining in the gardens of the local manor house, lounging on the cricket lawn during the break in play for tea, garden parties and family picnics...

All will be carried out in elegant style, thanks to traditional heritage-inspired clothing with unique twists from British lifestyle brand Joules.

Joules’s heritage colour palette, when paired with quilted jackets in punchy shades of magenta and mustard, adds a surprising edge that’s sure to bowl over spectators and players alike.

Knitwear moves from chunky-knit jumpers to super soft button-down cardigans that will warm up the evening chill as play draws to a close.

As we move into the softer hazy days of summer, lighter fabrics in sugary pastel hues of candy pink, chalky blues and French vanilla set the tone for picnicking in the shade.

Colourful vintage prints have been inspired by a 1950s palette of pastel pink, powder blue and fresh greens to create a gorgeous summer look...

Print on print styling takes the lead, with structured A-line tops and matching Capri pants featuring stand-out florals. Should rain stop play, pair back with statement print Joules wellies for a wet-weather ready twist.

Dresses arrive with tailored shifts and soft draping styles adorned with ditsy and oversized blooms or a smattering of polka dots. Shorts and cropped trousers in ice cream shades, paired with blouses, peter pan collared tops and the twist of a neck scarf, add a touch of glamour to these classic summer staples.

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FASHION

£ IN FULL BLOOM Feel like the pick of bunch in this fantastic floral printed cardigan.

It will remain a favourite long after the flowers in your garden have departed.

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A shirt that certainly makes the cut. Steeped in detail from collar to cuff and in the highest quality cotton around, your wardrobe won’t be complete without it.

£ FLOWER POWER This skirt will look the bee’s knees and will sit elegantly above yours.

Perfect to introduce to your wardrobe as the temperature rises. One for your swish list.

>> Designer glasses frames by Persoi £198 and Tiffany Rayban £128. £O’BRIENS OPTICIANS 01652 653 595, www.obriens opticians.co.uk

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M en should adopt the look with vintage-inspired blazers and chinos, herringbone tweed, layered knitwear and stylish checked shirts...

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Classic Clothing for the Modern Lady...

Smart Casual Wear from every-day brands like Steilmann and Sandwich... gift vouchers available

Swaton, near Sleaford, Lincs NG34 0JP

Tel: 01529 421335

Opening Hours: Monday 11am – 3pm, Tuesday – Sat 10am – 4.30pm

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A Very English

Summer

<< £ HOWZAT! If you want to achieve a relaxed preppy look then this jumper is the perfect catch.

<< £ DECKCHAIR CHIC As cute as the eight buttons that adorn it, this shirt will have you skipping out of your front door all the way to wherever you are going.

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>> £ READY FOR THE VILLAGE FÊTE Such an easy style solution, this flattering dress is garden party ready and will have you standing out from the crowd in no time.

£ STOCKISTS eve & ranshaw Market Place, Louth, 01507 602902.

First Clothing North Street, Horncastle, 01507 525040.

Fenwick of Leicester Market St, Leicester, 0116 255 3322.

Joules St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, 01780 766544.

High Street, Market Harborough, 01858 462872.

Oldrids & downtown Great Gonerby Junction, Grantham.

Tritton Road, Lincoln.

Strait Bargate, Boston. t&C robinson St Mary’s Street, Stamford, 01780 755378.

Billinghay, Lincoln, 01526 860436. thomas Bell Country Store Bigby Road, Brigg, 01652 600690. www.joules.com

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>> £ TUNIC TOPS With sunshine sewn into every stitch, this is summer in a tunic top.

A must-have for into the season and beyond.

£ STOCKISTS eve & ranshaw Market Place, Louth, 01507 602902.

First Clothing North Street, Horncastle, 01507 525040.

Fenwick of Leicester Market St, Leicester, 0116 255 3322.

Joules St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, 01780 766544.

High Street, Market Harborough, 01858 462872.

Oldrids & downtown Great Gonerby Junction, Grantham.

Tritton Road, Lincoln.

Strait Bargate, Boston. t&C robinson St Mary’s Street, Stamford, 01780 755378.

Billinghay, Lincoln, 01526 860436. thomas Bell Country Store Bigby Road, Brigg, 01652 600690. www.joules.com

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<< ÂŁ CHINO STYLE Over chinos or jeans this top really comes into its own. Such a simple and easy to wear piece.

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>> £ MAIN IMAGE With leggings (or without when the sun has got his hat on) this lovely little jersey tunic has been made for running wild in style.

ou g h to n e h g u o t s ’ t h in g t h a t way!

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A sk irt th at sh ould m ake to th e top of your gir l' s wit stra igh t is h list.

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t h e h ig h f o s r e v lo le t Fo r lit etter top . b o n s ’ re e h t se a s Put you r little one in print th is sea with th is lig htw eig ht su mmer dre son ss.

£ STOCKISTS eve & ranshaw Market Place, Louth, 01507 602902.

First Clothing North Street, Horncastle, 01507 525040.

Fenwick of Leicester Market St, Leicester, 0116 255 3322.

Joules St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, 01780 766544.

High Street, Market Harborough, 01858 462872.

Oldrids & downtown Great Gonerby Junction, Grantham.

Tritton Road, Lincoln.

Strait Bargate, Boston. t&C robinson St Mary’s Street, Stamford, 01780 755378.

Billinghay, Lincoln, 01526 860436. thomas Bell Country Store Bigby Road, Brigg, 01652 600690. www.joules.com

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Fashion

Swimwear

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BEACH BEAUTIFUL BOdieS FOr Summer celeBraTe Summer wiTh Beach BeauTiFul BikiniS and SwimSuiTS FOr The SeaSOn ahead...

Stay Beach Beautiful this year by updating your swimwear so you look great and feel comfortable all summer long. We’ve picked out five examples of 2013’s brand new bikinis and swimsuits from lingerie, swimwear and beauty boutique Chameleon.

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retro Prints: Energie bikini in emerald by Empreinte, D-F, cups £116.

in the Pink: Petale swimsuit in magenta

by Empreinte, E - F, cups (also available in black and bikini versions too) £110.

Frills: Navy Rose bikini by Piha A-D cups £54.

Purple Passion: Shimmer Separates by Seafolly £98, with booster cups.

Stripes for Summer: Red Stripe bikini

by Piha £45 A - D cups, also available in navy stripes with swimsuits & tankinis to match.

Our featured swimwear is available from Lincolnshire and Rutland retailer Chameleon, on St Mary's Hill, Stamford and Mill Street, Oakham. Call 01780 755405 or 01572 720222 or see www.chameleonboutique.co.uk.

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“Women’ s bodies change all the time so even if you ‘ know’ your size, a professional fitting is crucial to ensure a flattering look for your summer beachwear...”

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WIN - an amazing wedding worth up to £25,000.

Simply join www.UKbride.co.uk for free.

When you join UKbride, you’ll also enjoy...

Free wedding tips and advice.

A free engagement photoshoot.

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Monthly competitions.

Access to our lively forum.

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Mathew & Emma Gra ham A blind date first set up Mat and Emma - and the wedding was a real family affair as this month’s bride and groom tell us how they celebrated their love. “The whole day was so memorable!” says Emma... though she admits daughter Sophie stole the limelight on more than one occasion!”

Photos: Contact:

ali Lovegrove Photography 07735 974799, www.alilovegrovephotography.com

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“Family is really important to us - our beautiful daughter Sophie was a flower girl and did a really great job...!”

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e first met in a pub in 2005. Unbeknown to me at the time it was a set-up; a double-date with Mat’s best friend Ben. We hit it off and five years later Mat proposed to me on Christmas Day.

One of the first things we booked was our photographer back in June 2011! A friend recommended Ali; she was only just starting out but we were so impressed with her portfolio and enthusiasm! The search was then on for the venue.

At first I think we wanted different things; I wanted to get married abroad! After finding the perfect venue – Stubton Hall - we both decided to stay in this country to get married... with hindsight, I am so glad we did!

On our wedding day, as soon as we entered the room and began walking down the aisle the only person I could see was my husband-to-be. I couldn’t keep the smile of my face and it felt like there was just the two of us in the room!

Family is very important to both of us so we wanted them to be heavily involved in the wedding. We asked Mat’s father to do a reading at the ceremony and his mother to be a witness.

I asked my own mum to walk me down the aisle as my father had passed away in 2009 and I wanted her by my side.

We asked both my sister in law and two sisters to be bridesmaids and our daughter Sophie was a flower girl.

My wedding dress was by designer Ian Stuart, from his Killer Queen collection, called Soufriere. I fell in love with it even before I had tried it on. It was pale blue, rather than ivory or white, so it was really individual.

The ceremony was special because we had chosen some beautiful readings. In retrospect it was the most important bit of the day, saying ‘I Do.’ Mat’s speech was very touching; he shed a few tears, as did the majority of guests.

The cake was amazing; designed by Mat and created by Choccywoccydoodah. We both loved the fireworks at the end of the evening and especially the sparklers. I don’t think I have seen so many people on a dance floor at one time; the band was brilliant at getting people in the mood for a dance.

I could recommend every single supplier; they were all brilliant. However I think the day wouldn’t have been the same without Tina Brocklebank who did our makeup; she made us look beautiful.

Ali Lovegrove captured some beautiful memories of the day with her amazing photography. We’d definitely recommend her. The band, The Livewires, were great too!

Married life is perfect, I love being ‘Mrs Graham’ and we’re expecting our second child in June... Sophie is very much looking forward to being a big sister!

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The best of

both worlds T

he only private hospital facility in Lincolnshire, where profits are returned to the NHS for the benefit of all local NHS patients. Patients enjoy privacy and individual attention whilst having the reassurance that The Bostonian is adjacent to the sophisticated services of The Pilgrim Hospital, with its expert diagnostic and emergency medical and surgical facilities.

H Award Winning Sleep Apnoea Service Please visit our website to view the full range of services we offer

www.the-bostonian.co.uk Comfort & Peace of Mind The Bostonian is the private wing of Pilgrim Hospital and is set in its own grounds and gardens. There are 19 en-suite single rooms with digital TVs and telephone. Our dedicated housekeeping team ensure continually high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Professional Expertise Almost any condition can be treated at The Bostonian by our dedicated team of professionals – most of our Consultants live only minutes away.

We welcome self referral and provide 24 hour medical cover.

Range of Payment Options Available We deal with all the major insurance companies and also offer Fixed Price packages for the uninsured.

The Bostonian Private Wing, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QS Telephone: 01205 360606 / Facsimile: 01205 311442 www.the-bostonian.co.uk • ISO 9001:2008 accredited

Pilgrim Hospital’s Private Wing

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T H E W H I T E H A R T , B O S T O N • T H E A D M I R A L R O D N E Y, H O R N C A S T L E

T WO B EAUTIFUL V ENUES, O NE U NFORGETTABLE DAY

• Riverside Location with beautiful Boston Stump as your backdrop.

• 24 well-appointed rooms.

• Courtyard Bar and Riverside Restaurant for exceptional dining.

• The Boston Suite - Lincolnshire’s premier function room.

THE WHITE HART, 1-5 HIGH STREET, BOSTON PE21 8SH TEL: 01205 311900 www.whitehartboston.com

• Personal Wedding Coordinator to help you make the very best of your special day.

The Admiral Rodney Hotel • Luxury and style in the heart of historic Horncastle.

• Lots of character in a 17th century former coaching inn with 31 en suite bedrooms.

• Courtyard Restaurant and Rodney Bar, function room and more.

• Recently refurbished.

THE ADMIRAL RODNEY, NORTH STREET, HORNCASTLE LN9 5DX TEL: 01507 523131 www.admiralrodney.com

• Personal Wedding Coordinator to help you make the very best of your special day.

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Owning a Piece of Rutland Barnsdale hall hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s russell waters has a great prospect for anyone hoping to own a desirable piece of waterside property. even if you live in the county, his timeshare holiday lets are a great way to get away from it all...

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Get away from it all... with Barnsdale Hall Hotel. The country club’s timeshare holiday lodges appeal just as much to those who live in Rutland as those from further afield.

That’s because purchasing a week, fortnight or month of timeshare accommodation in one of the hotel’s 49 lodges also enables you to exchange your allocation for holidays in other properties across the world, whilst at the same time enjoying Barnsdale Hall’s country club facilities all year round.

“Not only is Barnsdale Hall located in one of the most beautiful parts of the county, but it’s a gold and platinum crown accredited resort in the timeshare community, which gives its members great trading value.” says Russell Waters.

“A timeshare arrangement means you can accrue holiday time to use at a later date, with an exchange company, stay in it yourself or rent it out.”

week during the summer season, there’s a total of 49 lodges, apartments and cottages at the country club, with two or three bedrooms and provision to sleep between two and eight guests. A rolling programme of refurbishment ensures each apartment looks fresh and each is cleaned and maintained for owners when guests and owners depart.

The company’s flagship A-frame Scandinavian lodges are eco-friendly with cosy bedrooms within the eaves and fitted kitchens with modern Neff appliances including dishwashers.

“People see timeshare ownership as something prohibitively expensive, but in fact it’s available to all and can result in some really great holidays for couple and families.” says Russell.

In addition to providing exceptional dining in its Brasserie Restaurant the 65 acre country club - which is located on the North Shore of the water - has six tennis courts, two squash courts, golf and bowls facilities and the use of its 22m swimming pool.

“Rutland is a real hidden gem and Barnsdale Hall is available for anyone in the county to enjoy. You don’t have to be a member to dine here or enjoy the facilities, but we offer some really great membership packages, and with over 4,000 similar destinations available across the world, our timeshare provides an extra dimension to the way that you can enjoy your leisure time.”

There’s also a spa, with sauna and steam room, air conditioned gym, and a range of concessions for members such as incentivised dining. With ownership from just £1,200 for a

The country club is located on Stamford Road near Oakham. For more information on the facilities at Barnsdale Hall Hotel or its timeshare provision, call 01572 757901 or see www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk.

£ BARNSDALE HALL HOTEL Barnsdale hall hotel is a country club with Brasserie restaurant, 65 bedrooms, health club with gym and swimming pool and 49 holiday lodges.

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Have Fun in the Sun The caterham Seven is 40 years old this month, and to celebrate, the British ďŹ rm is making the super-light roadster faster, more economical and even more fun... as long as you can live without modern comforts...

Caterhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seven is now available with a limited edition 40 Pack to celebrate four decades of its roadster.

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the model from Lotus after it ended production in 1973. Since then, the super-light roadster has been manufactured in the village of the same name in Surrey.

Caterham borrows engines from companies like Ford, which has gifted the firm the rights to units like its 1.6 Ecoboost, usually found in the Focus and Fiesta. This month it also prepares to release a new Seven with Ford’s smallest engine, the tiny 1.0 Ecoboost.

That’s significant because whilst a 1.0 Fiesta weighs upwards of 1,270kg, the Seven tips the scales at just 550kg. The result of a lighter car is a higher power-toweight ratio and a vehicle that can still return 60mpg... but will screech to 60mph in just six seconds.

Its top speed isn’t great at 112mph, but that’s probably as fast as you’d dare to go on a racetrack in the Seven, and certainly sufficient for road legal driving.

The Caterham adheres to that rotten cliché, being quintessentially British.

It’s still ripping good fun in the sun though!

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here’s a different between cost and value when you’re shopping for a car.

For some, it’s about a vehicle’s looks.

For others it’s luxury and for others still, it’s about pure speed. If you value luxury, Caterham’s Seven is poor value, despite starting at less than £20,000.

If, though, you’re the kind of driver who values an authentic experience on the road, a low-down, raw driving experience where the chassis comes alive and man (or woman) and machine become one, there’s only ever been one car for you from 1973 to the present day.

the firm sources its engines from Ford, whose new 1.0 ecoboost unit is tiny, fizzy and frugal.

Because it needs to be worked hard, the new engine suits the Caterham Seven brilliantly!

The Caterham Seven doesn’t exactly have the sexiest name in the world, and that’s just the start of a long list of things the car is lacking. ABS? Traction control?

Nope. Power steering? Absolutely not. What about electric windows, cruise control, sat nav? No, no and definitely no.

Caterham Seven From: £19,995-£44,995.

Engine: 1.0, 1.6 V4, 2.3 V4.

Performance (1.0 V4): 0-60mph: 6.0 seconds (est).

Top Speed: 112mph.

Fuel Economy: 60mpg.

Equipment: 40 Pack adds hand-tailored leather seats, special edition paint and bonnet stripes and grey leather dashboard.

The Caterham Seven provides seats, a heater and 15” alloy wheels, but not much else. There’s only two seats and there’s no boot. Straight away then, even with its sub-£20,000 starting price the Seven is looking poor value. But a modern, cosseting driving experience is not what the Caterham is about; remove its tonneau roof, start the raspy engine and you’re ready for a low-slung, laugh a minute driving experience that’s fun fun fun all summer long.

This month the Seven is 40 years old. Having started its life as a Lotus Seven, Caterham brought the rights to

What’s more, the figures are only half the story. The car’s real coup de gras against modern rivals like Audi’s smart TT and myriad hot hatches is its raw driving experience. It’s not as comfortable, true, but you’re so low down and close to the road that the Seven handles like a pin and sticks to the tarmac like glue.

The low-slung position also artificially makes it seem as though you’re going much faster. A tiny steering wheel and stubby short throw gearbox add to the feeling too. The new engine’s small displacement suits the car, too, as you’re compelled to work it much harder than its larger 1.6 litre sibling which, incidentally, also lags behind to the tune of 55nm of torque.

To celebrate the model’s 40th aniversary, Caterham is also releasing a 40 Pack of luxuries. The firm has a dramatically different idea of luxury to me though; leather seats and a leather dash may be nice, and the Ruby Red 40YOC paint is pretty, but being in a Seven is still a fairly spartan driving experience!

So, can you use the Seven on a day to day basis?

Probably not - especially as we’re these days acclimatised to air con and heated seats. However, for ripping good fun and with head-turning charm, the Seven is a great summer treat. If you’re looking to rediscover ‘proper’ driving or cure a mid-life crisis, the Seven will match your imminent big 4-0 with an equal number of years under its belt... you’ll have lots of fun together!

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Miscellany

Hatches, Matches and Dispatches...

CatCh the SUMMer SOLStiCe in JUne This month includes the longest day - if you’re inclined to travel and hang out with hippies, Stonehenge’s Summer Solstice is something you must see at least once in your life...

Births 21st June 1982: hrh prince william, second in line to the throne.

30th June 1983: cheryl cole, Geordie pop star and X-Factor diva.

Marriages 4th June 1999: david and Victoria Beckham, footballer, and pop star.

21st June 1997: colin and livia Firth, actor.

STONEHENGE in wiltshire was created by druids between 2400Bc and 2200Bc (some parts are believed to be more than 5,000 years old, though).

The Scheduled ancient monument and world heritage Site is one of the only surviving stone circles out of 900 in the uk.

The heel stone is the most spiritually significant, but the site is 6,500 acres in total and 30 stones remain today, with the site visited by over 1m it comprises three ‘phases’ with the tallest stone in tourists annually... oh and it’s about three hours the Sarsen circle 7.3m high and weighing 45 tonnes. away from our area, so you’ll need to leave the The circle was originally composed of 50 uprights house at about 2am, if you’re not camping at one (25 tonnes average) and is visited each june by of the six campsites nearby!

Gadgets

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A SOUND DECISION: there are loads of ipod and iphone docks on the market but none sound as rich, or as clear as Bose’s Sounddock (rrp £329). it charges from the mains and can be taken into the garden for eight hours of cordless music, making it the perfect way to take your tunes along with you this summer.

17th June 1980: atari’s asteroids and lunar lander first video games to be copyrighted.

20th June 1840: Samuel morse granted a patent for telegraphy signals.

Word of the Month

around 15,000 people who want to see the sun rise on the longest day - a spiritual ritual which this year takes place at 5.05am on 21st june this year.

GrOwinG The perFecT TOmaTOeS Easy to grow all summer long... and as you’ve already read in this month’s gardening section, tomatoes are a great project for the children to get involved in, too!

anathema [a-NATH-uh-me-uh], Origin: 1520, from Greek. a person loathed or detested or a person destined to ecclesiastical excommunication.

“That man is anathema to him.”

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1. Plant outside in june in full sun with plants 40cm apart.

Growbags and tubs are ideal.

2. Water the soil, not the plants tomatoes hate getting wet! Growbags and pots benefit from extra feed.

3. Harvest pick fruits regularly, and enjoy in summer salads with basil and locally produced cheese.

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OUR MOST COMMON BUTTERFLIES July will see the Big Butterfly Count take place across the UK. Last year, 27,000 participants counted 223,000 individual butterflies and moths, with 21 species identified in total. They reported their sightings via the project’s website to create the UK’s largest butterfly survey. You can take part from 20th July-2nd August this year by visiting www.bigbutterflycount.org, but last year’s results showed the most popular species in the UK were as follows...

MEADOW BROWN - 63,670 also known as maniola jurtina. a variable number of smaller eyespots are usually found on the hindwing undersides.

These may number up to 12 per individual butterfly, with up to six on each wing.

GATEKEEPER - 32,432 nymphalidae also known as pyronia tithonus, or more usually called the hedge Brown.

Gatekeeper butterfly prefer the habitat of meadow margins and hedges; field gates are often in such locations, hence its name.

RINGLET - 31,437 nymphalidae with a strong degree of attachment to woodland edges and blackberry bushes. common where there are thistles or scabious, its favourite foodplants.

Often found later on in the summer.

SMALL WHITE - 18,122 pieridae whose upperside is creamy white with black tips to forewings and 3-5cm wingspan. Females have two black spots in the forewings. Sometimes mistaken for a moth due to its plain-looking appearance.

LARGE WHITE - 15,240 The wings are white, with black tips on the forewings of both males and females, the female also has two black spots on each forewing. Black markings are generally darker in the summer brood. wingspan of 5 to 6.5 cm.

SIX-SPOT BURNET - 11,728 The six-spot Burnet, Zygaena filipendulae, is technically a day-flying moth. Sexes are similar and have a wingspan of 3-4cm. attracted to a wide variety of flowers such as knapweed and scabious.

MARBLED WHITE - 10,218 nymphalidae fritillarie. adults emerge in july and, on a good site in warm, sunny weather, thousands can be seen gently fluttering amongst the grass heads. more usually found in northern parts of the uk.

GREEN-VEINED WHITE - 5,996 pieridae found in meadows, hedgerows and woodland glades but not as often in gardens and parks like its close relatives the large and Small whites, for which it is often mistaken.

LARGE SKIPPER - 5,165 hesperiidae found in wild grasses that are allowed to grow tall. hedgerows, woodland and clearings are favourites. an active little butterfly in sunny weather it is attracted to various flowers but has a liking for Bramble flowers!

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hOW tO MiLK a COW BY hand You’re going to this month’s county shows right? You’ll see the livestock, right?

What if you’re called upon to milk a dairy cow by hand? Don’t worry, our indispensable guide will come to the rescue... just make sure you’re got warm hands!

Safety First: cows can be alarmed by strangers reaching for their teats. make sure the animal is securely tied up before you begin. if you’ve no iodine rubs to hand, clean the teats with food-grade disinfectant or soapy water.

Comfort: Sit low down in a position that will make it easy for you to back away if the cow becomes uncooperative (ie: not cross-legged on the floor). use lubricant like Vaseline to relieve teat friction.

High - Cirrus

Milking: wrap your hands around two of the four teats, choosing diagonal teats. Squeeze the base of each one after clamping the teat between your extended thumb and first finger so that the teat fills your palm. Then, squeeze down, maintaining your grip so the milk doesn’t flow back up the udder. continue until both quarters of the udder you’re working on look deflated. There are 1.8m dairy cows in the uk, each one produces an average annual yield of 7,617 litres of milk.

Mid - Alto Cumulus

NON-ALCOHOLIC SUMMER DRINKS It’s summer! Curl up in your favourite garden chair with a good book and enjoy a cocktail that won’t leave you all tipsy, groggy and dehydrated!

Low - Cumulonimbus Clouds are usually divided into three categories; upper, mid and low level clouds. Single, or a few, cirrus clouds indicate that fair weather is coming. cumulus clouds are usually called ‘fair-weather clouds’ and look like white cotton balls or cauliflower heads, and usually indicate fair, dry conditions. if you see alto-cumulus clouds on a warm, humid, or sticky morning, you should be prepared for thunderstorms late in the afternoon. cumulonimbus clouds are thunder clouds; these clouds can forecast some of the most extreme weather, including heavy rain, hail, or snow, thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes. The point or ‘anvil’ usually points in the direction the storm is moving.

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MINT LEMONADE Take a large handful of mint leaves, cover with a teatowel and bruise with a rolling pin. add to a chilled jug and squeeze the juice of six lemons and the zest of three. next, add 3tbsp of sugar cane syrup and top up with sparkling lemonade. mix well and serve garnished with mint leaves and lemon slices.

SHAM-PAGNE a non-alcoholic champagne using Belvoir elderflower cordial. add approx 60ml (a glug!) of lime cordial to 60ml (again, an imprecise glug) of elderflower cordial. add three drops of orange blossom water and top up with soda water. Serve in style in chilled champagne flutes and enjoy!

STRAWBERRY SPARKLE add a generous slug (more than a glug, not as much as a swig) of cranberry juice to an equal measure of ginger ale. add a dash of lemon squash or juice. add a small quantity of dissolved gelatine, strawberries and hot water, then enjoy on a summer evening as the sun goes down and it starts to get chilly!

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Miscellany

THE BEST BOWLINE The bowline almost defines sailing because of its versatility, usefulness, and strength.

Since it’s a popular knot there are many ways to tie it but you only need to know one.

A SUMMER PLAYLIST A summer playlist with top tunes for a barbecue or a drive with the roof down, with suggestions from the Pride Magazines team!

heatwave Step 1: make a counter-clockwise loop in the standing end. pass the working end up through the loop.

Step 2: pass the working end behind the standing end, and back down through the counter-clockwise loop.

Step 3: Snug the knot together by grabbing the working end in one hand and the standing end in the other and pulling them apart.

enJOY the Great OUtdOOrS and Create the PerFeCt PatiO

Martha reeve & the Vandellas, 1963 Sublime Holland/Dozier/Holland songwriting with a scorching vocal delivery... wonderful!

Village Green Preservation Society Kate rusby, 2006 The yorkshire folk singer tackles The kinks’s manifesto for village life.

here Comes the Sun nina Simone, 1971 The glorious and gorgeous jazz firebrand does a better job of this track than the Beatles ever could!

have a nice day Stereophonics, 2001 ignore the disaffected guy on San Francisco Bay... it’s still a nice day!

Sunday Girl

FARMER’S COTTAGE rotating sphere so you can turn away from the glare of the sun, and a large door to let the breeze in. a perfect space age seating area for your patio. £6,999, John Lewis.

WEBER BARBECUE a gas burner, two shelves, rubbish bin and cupboard all result in a barbecue that’s more practical than your average example.

Weber S-320; £679.

DINING SET jamie Oliver branded melamine set and acrylic wine glasses that are nicer to use than plain outdoor sets, but just as rugged.

From £8.50, Jamie Oliver.

Summer Holiday Read THE WORLD ACCORDING TO BOB: james Bowen was a homeless drug addict. Bob was his cat. having Bob to look after encouraged james to turn his life around. This is an uplifting, off-the-wall, true-life story in which james shows the many ways in which Bob has been his protector and guardian angel through illness, hardship and life-threatening danger; £7.99.

Phillipa alexander, 2011 Phillipa covered Blondie’s 1978 track and made it better - much better - advertising the Mail on Sunday in a TV advert.

Mr Big Stuff Jean Knight, 1971 just a funky, lighthearted summer song.

Shine On the Kooks, 2008 You look beautiful; I look beautiful.

Of course we do, it’s summer and everything’s wonderful!

Mr tambourine Man Bob dylan, 1965 The Byrds’s version was ranked above dylan’s in a rolling Stone poll, but we prefer the original!

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CrYPtiC CrOSSWOrd Test your lateral thinking skills with this month’s Cryptic Crossword. Each puzzle has a set of perplexing clues to unravel, and as every lover of logic knows, the frustration is all part of the fun!

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