Lincolnshire Pride February 2017

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VALENTINE’S DAY DINING AND RECIPES

KITCHEN DESIGN AND SPRING FURNISHINGS

IN LINCOLNSHIRE & NEWARK ON TRENT

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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR HIGH QUALITY HOMES

Enjoy Valentine’s Day dining - we’ve great suggestions inside!

A Brief History of Time in Newark...

EXCLUSIVE

British Horological Association opens its museum this month to tell the story of time...

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TED SMITH

Conservation Pioneer Page 32

History on Film LOCAL STORIES

FEBRUARY 2017

The Sleaford film makers making history come to life...

High Society Events: MND Ball in Boston • The Snowflake Ball, Woodhall Spa

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DINING OUT Brownlow Arms,

Hough-on-the-Hill

Bar ‘67, Lincoln

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THE POET Grimsby poet Therese Smith Reid’s book

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welcome letter Julian Wilkinson

Managing Director

Ian Bagley

Production Director

Zoie Wilkinson

Advertising Director

How important it is to preserve history, to remember those who have played a part in putting Lincolnshire on the map.

This month, we’re recognising those figures from our past who are remembered on our High Streets and historic buildings by way of a blue plaque. Do you know the stories behind them?

Hopefully, you will after reading February’s edition of Pride.

Elsewhere, father and son filmmakers Andrew and Callum Burn are preserving the past, too, bringing their new feature film, set in Bomber County in 1945 to life.

And thirdly, we find the time to visit the British Institute of Horology’s Museum, opening this spring near Newark, to discover a brief history of time.

Elsewhere, we’ve Valentine’s Day dining, we’ll pay a visit to Easton Walled Gardens to celebrate the great Galanthus, and we’ve a wealth of ideas for spring home improvements.

Our best wishes for a wonderful month!

Emily Brown

Sales Director

Rob Davis Editorial Director, Pride Magazines

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NEWS Each month, we bring you a round up of the county’s good news stories.

HIGH SOCIETY Raising money and raising awareness for Motor Neurone Disease in Boston.

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HISTORY The story behind

Lincolnshire’s Blue Plaque heroes, immortalised on buildings across the county.

FILMMAKING A touch of Hollywood in Sleaford as we meet the father and son team making movies in the county.

TED SMITH Celebrating the life of conservation champion, Lincolnshire man Ted Smith, founding father of the UK’s Wildlife Trusts.

WHAT’S ON From theatre productions, to live music, theatre to comedy, each month we provide a roundup of the county’s best live events.

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HOROLOGY The British Horological Institute is opening its museum more frequently to the public from spring.

Discovering a brief history of time.

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NEW RESTAURANT We pay a

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SAMPLE DISHES A roundup of delicious desserts from the county’s best restaurants.

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visit to Lincoln’s newest restaurant, situated below The Lincoln Hotel.

THE BROWNLOW ARMS Revisiting Hough on the Hill’s award winning quality pub restaurant.

VALENTINE’S DAY Romantic dining courtesy of the county’s pubs, restaurants and hotels.

WINE Think pink with blush booze courtesy of our wine writer Harish.

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WELCOME HOME We visit a Grade II* period property near Grantham, which has attracted royal interest!

VICTORIAN ELEGANCE An elegant property in North East Lincolnshire.

KITCHENS Ideas for your spring kitchen makeover.

HOMES Introducing bright and beautiful colours into your room.

EASTON WALLED GARDENS

Enjoying snowdrops at the restored gardens of Lady Ursula Cholmeley.

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FASHION & BEAuTy

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of Clare and Will from Boston.

FASHION Wrap up warm and enjoy fashions from independent retailers.

COSMETICS With our beauty blogger.

125 MOTORS Maserati’s Levante SUV.

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County News Lord Chancellor visits Sleaford’s Chattertons...

Solicitors were delighted to welcome the first female Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Elizabeth Truss, to their Sleaford office recently

Sleaford’s Chattertons office recently welcomed the uk’s first female Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, The rt. Hon Elizabeth Truss MP to their Sleaford office in November.

The Lord Chancellor joined Chattertons’ Edward Conway and richard Ludlow, who heads up the firm’s Wealth Management department together with robert Jenrick MP and Dr Caroline Johnson.

Elizabeth Truss joined the firm for afternoon tea to find out a little more about current issues within the legal profession.

Her visit also coincided with a visit to Lincoln Prison.

During her visit to HMP Lincoln, the Justice Secretary

A reason to smile; Lincolnshire’s teeth are the healthiest in the country!

Louth residents have some of the best teeth in the uk, and Lincolnshire’s pearly whites are especially healthy, according to a survey by a national network of over 650 dentists.

Mydentist revealed that the county’s residents have fewer extractions than in other parts of the East Midlands - 9.94 per 100 patients, compared to a national average of 11.14 and also said that customer satisfaction with dentistry in Lincolnshire is higher than in other parts of the uk... something to make us all smile!

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Stars shined through at Lincoln’s Lantern Parade...

70 excited children carried star-shaped paper lanterns through Lincoln to celebrate a festive carol service in Uphill Lincoln recently

met with the prison’s Governor and officers to hear first-hand the challenges they face and how the reforms she recently announced will help.

n Chattertons’s Alice Morgan and Dan Fellows have received promotions to become Associates with the company. Alice qualified and practiced in Scotland before converting to English Law in 2012, joining Chattertons in July 2015 and working in the Private Client team. Dan Fellows has also joined Chattertons’ Private Client team, having previously worked for a large Nottingham law firm.

Edward Conway of the firm says: “Both Associates have made a positive impact and are already doing really good work!”

Lincoln school children were excited to star in a festive event last month, when they paraded through the city with sparkling gifts from a festive visitor.

The parade was organised by Lincoln BIG and was held on December 15th, when the children carried 70 special star-shaped lights, which were donated by Andy Jupp of PaperStarlights.

youngsters from the city’s Westgate Academy attached the star lanterns to light wands, to create an unmissable spectacle as they process from the city’s Cornhill, up the High Street and Steep Hill to Castle Hill, where a carol service took place.

Mr Jupp, is also a long-time regular stallholder at the Lincoln Christmas Market, and this year celebrated 20 years in business.

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Hykeham choir celebrates their town with new song North Hykeham’s Ridges & Furrows Winter Haecca event celebrates the town with a song written by local musicians, with help from school children...

Lincoln Castle beats international competitors to win National Geographic Visitor Attraction Award...

celebratory song composed by two local musicians with help from local school children.

Winners of the National Geographic Traveller Reader Awards announced, and Lincoln Castle has held its own against some impressive attractions!

North Hykeham residents celebrated their town recently with a ridges & Furrows themed Winter Haecca event, held in mid-December.

The community event was to acknowledge the rich history of the town and its transition from village to town through the four themes of earth, air, water and fire.

At the centre of the event will be Hykeham High Notes Choir’s performance of a n Lincoln residents are among the most generous in the uk when it comes to giving money to charity, according to ActionAid. It’s the 11th most selfless city in the uk, when it comes to supporting the charity, which helps vulnerable children. n Sleaford has been a haven for politicians recently as Jeremy Corbyn and Nigel Farage both visited the town to campaign for their respective candidates in the town’s by-election.

n Market Rasen’s Geoff Cooper, Archie kerr and Andrew Dalrymple have all received the rotary Club’s prestigious Paul Harris award for their dedication to the group as its celebrates its 40th anniversary.

ridges & Furrows is a multiarts project which celebrates North kesteven’s rich heritage.

The longer-term legacy of the project will be the creation of a new arts and heritage trail that links The Terry O’Toole Theatre in North Hykeham with the National Centre for Craft and Design in Sleaford. n Scunthorpe’s Trevor Smith has spoken of the generosity of the town’s people, revealing that on some days, passers-by would donate as much as £270 for him to buy food. Trevor now works as an ambassador for the town’s interested charities and organisations.

n Skegness children at Seathorne primary school are enjoying a new playground after 18 months of fundraising. n Grantham microbrewery Brewster’s has upgraded its production facilties to double its production over the next year. The microbrewery will create over 6,000 pints a day to satisfy demand for its flagship Hophead, Marquis and Aromantica ales.

Lincoln Castle has been awarded the New Cultural Experience award by National Geographic readers, beating stiff competition from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and The Musée de l’Homme, Paris.

The winners of the National Geographic Traveller reader Awards were announced last month in London. The well-travelled readers at National Geographic voted in their thousands for their favourite attractions, destinations and travel entertainment.

The Castle beating off competition from San Francisco and Paris to win the prestigious honour.

Cllr Nick Worth, executive councillor for heritage and culture, said: “It’s really exciting that Lincoln Castle has been awarded alongside some of the world’s best attractions, destinations and organisations.”

“We’ve had such an amazing response from visitors travelling from far and wide since the official reopening last year.”

“There’s plenty more on the horizon for 2017 too with an epic medieval summer planned at the castle to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Battle of Lincoln.” n See www.lincolncastle.com.

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County News Cool for Cats: Lodge Luxury cattery is purr-fectly posh! £65,000 luxury cat hotel near Boston serves caviar and has heated pet beds, as well as web-cam monitoring!

Boston pet owners can treat their pet to a holiday when they go away thanks to the opening of a new five star £65,000 pet hotel.

Created by Eddie and Stephanie Morrison, the first class pet hotel provides Whiskas milk or bottled water alongside Marks & Spencer caviar, flaky salmon or prawn fish dishes.

It has six individual suites with web monitoring 24 hours a day, heated, down filled pet beds and a variety of grooming packages available too.

Prices range from £17/night for a single cat, with interconnected suites also available!

The Lodge Luxury Cat Hotel is available to pampered pets from this month.

Duckworths present £3,000 cheque to Air Ambulance...

Market Rasen: Following the Skegness round Table’s Track Day at Cadwell, a cheque presentation to the Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance took place last week of £3,000 by event sponsors Duckworth Land rover of Market rasen. Event organiser Mitchell Clark said he was thrilled such a enjoyable and exciting day had raised such a

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large amount for local charities and the Ambucopter. Mitchell used the opportunity to thank Duckworth Land rover for their support.

(From left to right) John Caborn, Mitchell Clark, from Duckworths Andrew Shaw and Tracy Blyth, Ambucopter representatives Ann and Geoff Crawford, Pete Chapman and Chris Sweeney with the cheque for £3,000.

THE BOOK CLUB Food for thought this month as we present the best selling celebrity cookbooks and ways to eat healthy this spring...

Lean in 15, Joe Wicks £16.99 Body coach Joe Wicks’s books were the best sellers this year, trumping even Mary Berry in the non-fiction charts. Shape, Sustain and Lean volumes each address different fitness aims, whilst the 15 minute meal concepts target busy people.

There’s a series of exercises to supplement your new healthy eating regime, too.

Super Food, Jamie Oliver £26 Join Jamie, Jools and the family to enjoy fresh family food that will appeal as much to children as adults.

The chef continues his quest to encourage us to ditch processed food and enjoy the freshest, home-cooked meals instead.

Long Weekends, Rick Stein £25 A new variation on a favourite theme of cookery and travel as Rick invites us to enjoy the best that Europe has to offer.

100 recipes, from Bordeaux to Bologna, inspire you to look further than our own shores and enjoy a long weekend in spirit, if not in person.

Bake Me a Story, Nadiya Hussain £14.99 A hybrid cookery and story book designed to get kids into the kitchen with mum and dad.

Devised by the new celebrity herself, last year’s Bakeoff winner’s first book is beautifully illustrated and should be part of every family’s kitchen!

Baking Bible, Mary Berry, £25 You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Mary Berry books - the authors has created 70 books since 1970, selling 5,000,000 of them! This is one of our favourites, with beautiful illustrations and 250 ‘staple’ recipes from the undisputed queen of Bakeoff.

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The MND Ball

10th Anniversary Event at Boston West Golf Club...

Kevin and Sarah Hill recently held the 10th annual Motor Neurone Disease Ball at Boston West Golf Club, attended by over 100 people. The event featured a three course supper, dancing to Infinity Entertainment’s disco, plus a performance by one of the uk’s leading Michael Bublé tribute acts, plus photography by David Hart and a mannequin challenge video which appeared online and attracted over 4,500 views.

Over its ten years, the ball has raised thousands of pounds for MND, a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. n For more information on the condition, see www.mndassociation.org.

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ON YOUR TRAVELS ACROSS LINCOLNSHIRE, YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED A BLUE PLAQUE OR TWO IN OTHERWISE INNOCUOUS PLACES, LIKE THE SIDE OF A HOUSE OR SCHOOL. THIS MONTH, WE TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT THE PLAQUES MEAN, WHO THEY ARE DEDICATED TO, AND WHY Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

IT IS SO IMPORTANT THEY’RE CREATED IN COMMEMORATION...

Halford Mackinder, Gainsborough...

The Plaque: Sir Halford John Mackinder, geographer, administrator, author, explorer, politician, public servant. Born in this house 1861.

More information: Halford was the first Principal of the University of Reading and Director of the London School of Economics, He’s regarded as one of the founding fathers of both geopolitics and geostrategy.

Location: Elswitha Hall in Gainsborough.

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Albert Ball, Grantham...

The Plaque: Captain Albert Ball VC, DSO and two bars, MC attended this school in 1906 and 1907. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous and consistent bravery in 26 combats during which he destroyed 11 enemy aircraft and forced several others to land. He was killed in action in May 1917 at the age of 20.

More information: Albert was an English fighter pilot during the WWI. At the time of his death he was the UK’s leading flying ace (pictured right).

Location: King’s School, Grantham.

Arthur Harry Blissett, Grantham...

when their ship, the Discovery, became stuck in the ice.

Jesse’s shipmate was another Royal Marine who, she found, was born at 48 Manthorpe Road Grantham. Old records revealed that No 48 had been renumbered as far back as 1900 as No 30.

The Plaque: Birthplace of Arthur Harry Blissett Royal Marine and antarctic explorer, discovery expedition with Captain Robert Falcon Scott.

More information: Grantham Civic Society member Jane Handsley had been researching her family and came across Jesse Handsley who was a Royal Marine with Captain Scott on an expedition to the Antarctic

Humber Ferry...

The Plaque: There is a plaque that commemorates the first journey between Hull and Lincolnshire.

A ferry between Hull and Lincolnshire was first recorded in 1315. The Humber Ferry

The 1886 Ordnance survey map pinpointed the house and it is still there. The owner was delighted at the idea of a blue plaque as his father had been a whaler for many years.

Left: The Victoria Cross.

Right: Capt., Albert Ball from Grantham.

operated between here and New Holland from 1825 until the completion of the Humber Bridge in 1981.

Location: The plaque can be found on the side of the old ticket office opposite the Victoria pier in Hull, now reachable via the Humber Bridge.

Location: Jane, from the town’s Civic Society, raised enough money to get the blue plaque for Arthur Harry Blissett, which now appears proudly on the side of No 30, Manthorpe Road in Grantham.

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Joseph Tombs, Grantham...

The Plaque: Lance Corporal Joseph Tombs VC attended King’s school in the early 1900s.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous gallantry on 16th May 1915.

On his own initiative he crawled 100

yards under heavy shell and machine gun fire to rescue four wounded men.

Later Life: During WWII he enlisted in Royal Canadian Air Force. An operation to remove shrapnel was not successful, and in 1964 he suffered a stroke.

Location: King’s School, Grantham.

“LANCE CORPORAL JOSEPH TOMBS VC ATTENDED KING’S SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 1900s...”

Oldest Shop in Itterby, Cleethorpes

The Plaque: Reputed to be the oldest shop in Itterby's main shopping area. 16 Sea View Street was first opened to cater for the needs of the growing tourist industry in the early 1900s.

Location: You’ll find this green plaque on 16 Sea View Street. The oldest shop is called Hermes Antiques.

Lincolnshire Rising...

The Plaque: The Lincolnshire Rising began in St James’ church on 1st October 1536.

For his part in it, the Vicar was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn 25th March 1537.

sent word to the occupiers to disperse or face the forces of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, few remained in Lincoln.

More Information: The Lincolnshire Rising was a rising against the establishment of the Church of England and the dissolution of the monasteries.

Following the rising, the main ring leaders were hanged including the vicar of Louth and Captain Cobbler. A lawyer from Willingham was hanged, drawn and quartered for his involvement.

Starting at St James’ Church in Louth, the protest quickly gained support from nearby Horncastle, Market Rasen, Caistor and other towns.

Location: Opposite the entrance to St James’ Church, Louth.

The protestors marched to Lincoln and occupied Lincoln Cathedral for a short time.

However, when the King

Madame Augusta Montanari, Grantham

The rising inspired the more widespread Pilgrimage of Grace.

Roundels: The Lincolnshire Uprising plaque and Frank Bramley.

The Plaque: Madame Augusta Montanari was a pioneer maker of wax dolls. She lived at nine Avenue Road and was born in Grantham as Augusta Dalton. She gave her married name to a particularly fine type of poured wax dolls.

Location: London Road in Grantham opposite Sainsbury’s.

Frank Bramley, Sibsey...

The Plaque: Frank Bramley RA was born at Sibsey on the 6th May 1857. A distinguished Lincolnshire born painter.

He trained at Lincoln School of Art and was a founder member of the Newlyn School of Artists.

More Information: ‘A Hopeless Dawn’ is held by the Tate Gallery.

Location: St Margarets Church, Sibsey.

Main Image: Grantham before the first World War.

Main Image/Opposite: For Such is the Kingdom of Heaven painted

by Frank Bramley.

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Lawrence of Arabia...

The Plaque: Lawrence of Arabia - ‘On this site in 1925 soldier and author T. E. Lawrence lodged whilst serving at RAF Cranwell.’ Around this time Lawrence wrote his book Seven Pillars of Wisdom the legendary account of his leadership of Arab insurgence against the Turks in Syria during World War I.

More Information: The breadth and variety of his activities and associations, and his ability to describe them vividly in writing, earned him international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, a title used for the 1962 film based on his wartime activities. His full name was Thomas Edward Lawrence.

Location: The plaque can be seen on No 33 down Steep Hill. This is currently more commonly known as Brown’s Restaurant and Pie Shop.

Thomas Paine, Grantham...

The Plaque: Thomas Paine was a political writer. He stayed here in the George Hotel from 1762 until 1764 whilst employed as an excise officer.

His writing inspired great passions. His grand vision of society advocated a world peace organisation, social

William Byrd, Lincoln...

The Plaque: William Byrd, Cathedral organist in 16th century lived on this site. Omnis spiritus laudet dominum.

George Boole

security for the poor and elderly and freedom from slavery.

The Plaque: George Boole, father of modern algebra, author of the laws of thought and first professor of mathematics at University College, Cork, was born in Lincoln and established an academy in this house in 1840.

More Information: There is a second plaque in Alford on the site where he used to work as an excise officer.

He’s the author of the Rights of Man and the Age of Reason.

Location: The Grantham plaque is at the George Shopping Centre and Alford’s plaque is on the Windmill Hotel.

More Information: Byrd was an English composer of the Renaissance. He produced sacred music for use in Anglican services, although he himself became a Roman Catholic in later life and wrote Catholic sacred music as well.

“ON THIS SITE IN 1925 SOLDIER AND AUTHOR T. E. LAWRENCE LODGED WHILST SERVING AT RAF CRANWELL, NOW BROWN’S PIE SHOP...”

His first known professional appointment was at Lincoln Cathedral. His time here wasn’t trouble-free with ‘certain matters alleged against him’ and his salary was suspended.

Location: The white plaque can be found at 6 Minster Yard.

Above in Roundel: Thomas Paine’s plaque Left: Lawrence of Arabia.

Right: George Boole, educator and mathematician born and grew up in Lincoln.

More Information: He’s one of Lincolnshire’s most famous ex-pats. He grew up in Lincoln and studied at the school of Thomas Bainbridge. He was self-taught in modern languages and a local bookseller probably taught him latin. At the age of 16, he was the bread winner for his parents and three younger siblings.

Location: The plaque is found on three Pottergate, the school he established.

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Jimi Hendrix, Spalding...

Frank Pick, Spalding...

The Plaque: Frank Pick was a pioneer of outstanding design for London Transport. He was born at Bridge House opposite this site in 1878.

The Plaque: Jimi Hendrix, famous guitarist and songwriter stayed in Spalding after appearing at the remarkable Barbeque 67 gig, which also featured Pink Floyd and Cream.

More Information: "It happened almost 50 years ago, but people still talk about it,” says her historian Judy Chapman. “When I asked about blue plaque ideas in Spalding, Jimi Hendrix’s name popped up again and again.”

More Information: Starting at the Underground Electric Railways Company of London, Frank rose through the corporate ranks, becoming joint assistant managing director in 1921 and managing director in 1928. He’s credited with ‘creating’ modern London.

Location: Halifax Building Society in Spalding; Bridge House was demolished.

Charles Dickens, Grantham...

The Plaque: Charles Dickens stayed in Grantham, at the George Hotel and in Nicholas Nickelby, described it as ‘one of the best inns in England.’

More Information: “Charles told his wife that the George was one of the best inns in England, and so it was when Nicholas undertakes the same journey, the coach pulls in here at the George and it is again described as one of the best inns in England.”

“FRANK PICK WAS CREDITED WITH CREATING MODERN LONDON, RECOGNISED WITH A BLUE PLAQUE IN SPALDING AND IN LONDON...”

Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the most influential electric guitarists in the history of popular music, and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

The novel Charles wrote centres on the life and adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, a young man who must support his mother and sister after his father dies.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describe him as ‘arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music’ even though his mainstream career only lasted four years.

Other incredible novels Charles Dickens is famed for writing includes Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Christmas Carol, Bleak House and the Pickwick Papers.

Classics include ‘Hey Joe,’ ‘Purple Haze,’ and ‘The Wind Crys Mary.’

Location: The George Shopping Centre in Grantham.

Location: Red Lion Hotel in Spalding.

Freddie Frinton

The Plaque: Freddie Frinton, Entertainer was born in Grimsby and was famous for playing ‘James’ in the short film ‘Dinner for One,’ shown on German television every New Year since 1963.

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More Information: Maybe not known here in the UK, Freddie Frinton is a household name in Germany and Scandinavia. A local twinning society wanted a plaque to recognise the connection Grimsby has with Tromsø, Norway and Bremerhaven, Germany.

Location: Pier Gardens, Cleethorpes.

“CHARLES DICKENS STAYED HERE AT THE GEORGE HOTEL IN GRANTHAM AND IN NICHOLAS NICKELBY, DESCRIBED IT AS ‘ONE OF THE BEST INNS IN ENGLAND...’”

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Guy Gibson, Manby...

The Plaque: Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO and Bar DFC and Bar was leader of the famous 617 ‘Dam Buster’ squadron which was formed in 1943 for the specific task of breaching the Moehne and Eder dams in Germany. This they achieved with the aid of the Barnes Wallis’s bouncing bombs and with tremendous courage on the night of 16th May 1943.

More Information: Guy Gibson was actually born in India. The reason for his plaque being located in this county is that the Dambusters Raid was based at RAF Scampton. 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, was specially formed to handle the Dambusters raid.

All the crews were hand-picked for the squadron, and trained in absolute secrecy.

The attack, Operation Chastise, disrupted water and electricity supplies in a key area for the manufacture of Germany’s war munitions. It was a tremendous success for the country during WWII, and was immortalised by Richard Todd (Guy Gibson) and Sir Michael Redgrave (Barnes Wallis) in the 1950s film Dambusters.

Guy was awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts, but died 18 months later, shot down at the age of 26 in September 1944.

Location: The white plaque can be found on the Guy Gibson Hall in Manby, between Louth and Lincolnshire’s coastline. The Guy Gibson Hall was formerly the Station Headquarters for RAF Manby. n

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FILM HISTOry ON This month we’re telling the story of the county’s small independent filmmaker, whose productions are Tin Hat, not tin pot...

Words: Rob Davis. Images: Callum Burn, Laura Radford.

“So you’re low budget?” I asked Callum and Andrew Burn. “Low budget? We’re ‘no budget.’ We aspire to being low budget!” he laughed.

We’re in the small production office of Tin Hat Productions. It’s on an industrial estate just off Sleaford Enterprise Park, and of all the businesses you’d typically expect to find on the estate - workshops, offices - a film production company is one that’s most likely to raise an eyebrow.

Certainly this is not Hollywood, but even if the setting for the company isn’t especially sexy, with the films that father and son duo Callum and Andrew make, alongside their co-owner and Director of Photography, Sam Parsons, the one compliment you can legitimately give is that the boys’ output punches very much above their weight in terms of narrative and cinematography.

This month, the team will film the final scenes for their 2017 movie, Our Shining Sword. It’s been a labour of love, but with a rough cut made, and just a smattering of post-production remaining, the one hour and 40 minutes of finished footage demonstrates both the time and love they’ve put into the film, but also the talent that resides in the company.

Andrew is a self-confessed film nut. The family is from London, and moved to the county in 2002 when Callum was just 11, so mum Bridgette could take up a headteacher’s post at a local school.

It was always a dream of the father and son duo to create a film, and of Callum to carve out a career in the filmmaking industry, and that looks likely as their cinematic aspirations coincide with their interest in history in the new film. >>

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“It also paved the way, technically, for another production we had always wanted to bring to life, for which we’d had a first draft of a script since 2013.”

That film would become Our Shining Sword, but because of the restrictive new film funding frameworks of the BFI, Callum and Andrew would have to self-fund their production, with an estimated cost of £80,000.

The film centres around several days in the life of a broken, solitary Spitfire ace, weary not just of the war, having survived the Battle of Britain, but for the personal demons he’s battling, too. >> After graduating with a first and achieving a BA (Hons) in Practical filmmaking at the met film School, based in Ealing studios, Callum had acquired all of the technical skills he needed to oversee the production of a film, from planning his production to the cinematography itself through to colour grading, editing and post production.

“During my first year at film school I decided that I wanted to make a short war film. The end result was Fusilier, a film about the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940. As a teenager I had visited the battlefields of France with my family and had an appreciation for history installed in me.” “Fusilier had a budget of just £3,000 but was praised by rob Waugh of the Daily Mail, which was really encouraging.”

“upon returning to Lincolnshire after film school, my father and I created another 30 minute short, Fray Bentos, a technically demanding ensemble piece. It was inspired by a BBC series, 'The First World War From Above'. This film was particularly demanding because it necessitated the creation of a battlefield and working scale models.

It added real special effects capabilities to the company’s range of experience.”

Transferring to an airbase in Bomber County, Douglas Miller finds himself heading up the crew of a Lancaster bomber who have just lost their skipper, and find themselves in grief and turmoil.

“The film is based around several days in the life of a broken, solitary Spitfire ace.”

The filmmakers have a Black Magic 2.5k camera, which shoots high definition footage, plus a few cinematic lenses. Sets, though, are constructed by the team, and a separate production barn belonging to a friend provides more space than their industrial unit when the team need to film Chroma key scenes.

Some scenes necessitated the recreation of a full-size Lancaster cockpit at their barn studio, with backgrounds due to be replaced in post production. Cutaways showing the aircraft in the sky currently appear in the edit as rough segments, hand-drawn onto paper. As Pride goes to press, Callum and the team will replace these with shots of aircraft models that Andrew has created.

Top: The crew recreated a Lancaster cockpit where interior shots were filmed. Where mid-air backgrounds were necessary, these were filmed against a blue screen and replaced in post-production. The crew filmed shots next to the Lancaster at East Kirkby. Right: A total crew of seven and cast of 25 have worked hard to bring the low/no budget film to fruition. It’s one hour 40 minutes in duration and tells the story of broken-spirited Spitfire pilot Douglas Miller.

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“The final piece will be about one hour and 40 minutes, so we’ve shot all but ten minutes or so and we’ve a rough cut.”

“We’re close to having a picture lock - the stage following the completion of online editing - so the remainder of 2017 will be taken up with ADr, dialogue replacement, where we record speech and replace the muffled voices behind the flight masks recorded in the aircraft cockpit.”

“We’ll add the finished special effects, and the score, which the composer we’ve commissioned is currently creating for us.”

There’s no doubting the crew’s technical proficiency, but that’s nothing without a good plot, and both Andrew and Callum are determined that the film must, first and foremost, capture emotion through a good script and good acting.

“Andrew and Callum were determined that the film should have a good script and good acting...”

“you can’t just put an actor in front of a camera and achieve a good film, the decisions you make as a Director - camera position, lighting, the angles - all of these help to create a subliminal narrative.”

“But at the same time these aren’t a substitute for emotional delivery,” says Andrew.

“Especially in terms of films set in the second world war. We’re - fortunately - so removed from the horrific experience of life at war, but equally fortunate that we can still relate to the emotions we see on screen, so achieving a really powerful production, >>

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Lincolnshire ON FILM Lincolnshire has its own, privately maintained archive of footage from the previous century. The Lincolnshire Film Archive has produced a five volume series of DVDs entitled Lincolnshire: A Century on Film, showing the way we lived, with some footage dating back as early as 1901.

>> to us, means plugging into that emotional relatability. We’ve don’t have the ability to relate to the experiences or our characters, but we do have the ability to relate to their emotions as we follow their story, and that keeps the film relevant to the viewer.”

With the last of six shooting blocks due for completion as Pride goes to press, the seven strong crew and cast of 25 actors have put in the hard work necessary to bring a great script to life.

The hard work isn’t over yet though. Even when post-production is complete, Tin Hat’s three filmmakers then have to source a distributor that can ensure the completed piece is seen by as many cinemagoers as possible.

“We’ll probably finish the whole process by autumn 2017, with the film available for release around this time next year. We’ve been approached by several distributors, mostly in the States, but we’re hoping to work with a company that can get the production into as many independent cinemas as possible to ensure that as many people as possible see it.”

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“ANDREW PANTON AT EAST KIRKBY REALLY HELPED US, ALLOWING US TO USE THEIR OWN LANCASTER TO FILM SCENES OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT.” “We’ve really enjoyed the process itself, but we’ve also had tremendous support along the way, too.”

“Andrew Panton at East kirkby really helped us, even allowing us to use their Lancaster as a reference for our models, and to film scenes outside the aircraft.”

Hats and dresses to die for – 1904 style, Lincoln’s horse-drawn traffic, the first caterpillar track vehicle, early aviation, seaside holidays and Butlins camp, royal visits, garden fêtes, early motor racing at Cadwell Park, the Humber Ferry, the Home Front during the Second World War, the Big Freeze of 1947 and 1963, the building of the Humber Bridge, the 1953 Floods, and on a lighter note, a baby’s bath-time, life at a Secondary Modern School, a family Christmas Party in the 1950s, and a little girl who would one day be Prime Minister. And those are just the highlights!

LFA celebrates its 30th Anniversary this autumn, and the complete set of seven DVDs is now available at the special offer price of £69.99 (usually £14.95 each).

“We’re low (no) budget but we can tell, even with the finishing touches still to be added, that we’ve really achieved something beyond the scale of the company. We really can’t wait for its final release!”

n Our Shining Sword is due for completion in 2017, but the team are always looking for new projects, for new ideas and for support as an independent production company. See the company’s showreel at www.tinhatproductions.com.

For more information call 01205 750055 or see www.lincsfilm.co.uk.

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Lincolnshire’s Conservation Champion...

There are many Lincolnshire heroes celebrated with blue plaques, dedicated buildings and even event ceremonies held in their name, to make people aware of their success. However, there are still a few unsung heroes like Ted Smith, a man who may have done more than any living person today for wildlife in the UK...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson. Photos: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.

Lincolnshire does a very good job of remembering and celebrating the success of people who have gone on to make their mark on the world, living a truly incredible life. Whether this is by a plaque, statue, building or even a dedicated event, we take a great deal of pride in the county.

However we feel there’s a name that may have been somewhat forgotten, and a name that definitely deserves a little more recognition.

Ted Smith was a pioneer in conservation not just in Lincolnshire but across the country. He founded the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, being the direct template and result for Wildlife Trusts across Britain. He halted the destruction of wildlife that was happening across the country.

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of sand and salt marsh beyond Skegness, binoculars in hand.

Ted is responsible for saving Lincolnshire heath, meadow and coast from destruction, and in contrast to his peers, he came from a relatively poor family in Alford with just a clear fighting passion and enthusiasm Main: Photography

by Tom Marshall.

Ted Smith and David Attenborough.

Roundel: Sir David Attenborough.

Cut-Out: The Patron of the Wildlife Trust is HRH Prince of Wales.

for the subject. Ted’s first interest in nature began with birds. Swifts screaming over rooftops in the evenings fascinated him.

In an interview with the Wildlife Trust, he explained that it started during the war years. “After the war, people were expecting the agricultural industry to go back to what it was like before the war, perhaps a poorer version,” says Ted. “I think nobody foresaw in 1946 the extent to which farming would spread, especially throughout this county. It was entirely unprecedented.”

“The first job for me was Gibraltar Point. I met up with a local ornithologist and

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A Life Dedicated to Nature Ted Smith’s life has been entirely dedicated to saving wildlife and making sure people before and after him were getting involved in nature...

1920s - Ted Smith, born Arthur Edward Smith was born on 24th August 1920 at his home in Alford. He came from a relatively poor background, his parents running a bakery and grocery shop.

He went to school at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Horncastle.

1930s - He attended Leeds University where he studied English and was taught by Bruce Dickins.

1940s - After his studies, Ted found himself back in his home county of Lincolnshire working in adult education. He set about saving Gibraltar Point around this time too.

In 1948, he visited Skokholm, a Welsh island, and on his travels, he met a botanist called Mary Goddard. She soon after became his wife.

In the 40s, the idea of a nature reserve, a whole ecosystem protected, was still a very radical concept so Ted was on the forefront of this growing battle to protect the world around us.

decided it was the perfect place to start a bird observatory.”

This initial idea inspired the visit to the Welsh island where Ted met his wife.

He visited to look at local observatories and how they managed wildlife sites.

“The popular idea for nature reserves in the 1940s was a place with a great amount of nature you put a fence around to keep people out,” says Ted. “We knew Gibraltar point had to be different.”

Ted realised opening Gibraltar Point to the public created an enormous amount of opportunity. There would be more interest in the subject of wildlife and there would be

It was around this time too when Ted founded the Lincolnshire Naturalists’ Trust, later the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Gibraltar Point became the first reserve to be protected by the group of just 129 members the year after.

1950s - The ailing nature groups campaigning to save local environments was jolted into life by Ted’s energy. In 1954 he addressed its annual meeting and argued that too many naturalists were indifferent to the great wave of destruction happening to nature by industrial agriculture and he fought to gain new members to groups from a wider society, rather than the elitist natural history society of the day.

In the 50s, he toured the country aiming to persuade other people to set up their own county conservation groups. His inspiration and ambition first hit people in Cambridgeshire and Leicestershire first, followed by the West Midlands in 1957, Kent in 1958, and Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire in 1960.

His two daughters were born in this decade too, Professor Alison Smith and Dr Helen Smith.

1960s - A national conference was held in Skegness, bringing together all of the groups across the country.

1970s - From 1975 to 1978, Ted Smith’s became the General Secretary, for the Society for the Promotion of Nature Conservation.

It was in the 70s too when Ted urged a parliamentary committee to look beyond nature reserves to create buffer zones for animals to move around the country freely, but it took three more decades for this to come into politics.

1980s - In 1981 the Society for the Promotion of Nature Conservation became the Royal Society of Nature Conservation.

1990s - In 1998, Ted was appointed CBE for his dedication to nature.

2000s - In 2004, the society became the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, with which Ted remained involved both nationally and in Lincolnshire, where he became chairman and then president. In 2008 his wife passed away.

2010s - Ted received a special award on the centenary of the Wildlife Trust in 2012 by Sir David Attenborough and passed away in September 2015.

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A Dear Friend & Colleague...

This Page: Ted and Mary Smith filling in the bird ringing log at the Bird Observatory at Gibraltar Point in around 1950.

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David Attenborough was a close friend of Ted’s and always praised him for is pioneering work in conservation, sharing the same passion he had for nature. Attenborough hailed him as a ‘gentle, wonderful naturalist’ and said that uniting a conservation movement was Ted’s greatest achievement.

“He did all the tiresome, boring,

tactful diplomacy of meetings, bringing people together to create a national voice. He was so unobtrusive people wouldn’t know he did it, but he did.”

The two naturalists ‘conspired to smuggle a snake on a train from Kings Cross’ at one time and Sir David Attenborough gave a milkman the shock of his life by taking in Ted Smith’s

milk bottles one morning.

With more than 180 years’ experience between them, Attenborough was the best person to present Ted with an award for the centenary of the Wildlife Movement just before he died.

Ted may have done more than any other living person to save wildlife in Britain and this is something Attenborough recog-

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plenty more research facilities. Although championing the growth in nature reserves was a large part of Ted’s work, it wasn’t all of it. He battled against industrial agriculture, toxic pesticides, the ploughing of heaths, deforestation and even urban development. Ted actively campaigned against these tides of his time.

He received multiple awards for his work in nature conservation, including the CBE in 1998, having received the OBE in 1963.

Ted was the first recipient of the Christopher Cadbury medal for nature conservation, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science by the university of Lincolnshire and Humberside in 1999, and became an Officer of the Order of the Golden Ark in 2000.

His children followed in his footsteps; Alison is now a professor, a prominent specialist in plant metabolism, and her sister Helen is a doctor, an arachnologist and president of the British Arachnological Society.

“WE KNEW WE HAD TO OPEN GIBRALTAR POINT TO THE PUBLIC EVEN THOUGH THE POPULAR IDEA AT THE TIME WENT AGAINST THIS...”

This Page: Ted and Mary Smith filling in the bird ringing log at the Bird Observatory at Gibraltar Point in around 1950.

Opposite Page: The brand new visitor centre at Gibraltar Point.

Photography credit to Kevin Wilson.

Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve Following on from Ted’s advice to make sure nature reserves are open to the public, a new £1m visitor centre has just opened after the previous suffered extensive flood damage.

The new building is raised on stilts to prevent future flooding and it’s been designed to make the most out of the extensive views.

At Gibraltar Point, thanks to Ted’s conservation efforts, you’ll find saltmarshes, a beach, foreshore, sand dunes, lagoons and ponds, all thriving with wildlife.

n For more information, please visit www.lincstrust.org.uk or call 01754 898057.

“This countryside of Britain may not be as rich as Ted knew it as a child in the 1920s and 30s but it is immeasurably better than it would otherwise have been without him and The Wildlife Trusts,” says Sir David Attenborough. “Generations to come are going to benefit more than they will know.”

There are 47 Wildlife Trusts across the country now. They manage more than 95,000ha of land spread over 2,300 different locations.

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What’s On...

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

Find out What’s On this month with events taking place in different venues across the county. We look at some of the fantastic stage productions, what’s happening in our stately homes and tribute acts...

TONY CHRISTIE

Thursday 2nd February A singer whose career has taken him all over the world, released over 40 albums, 70 singles and countless live performances Tony has sung thousands of songs. This tour and album collection is Tony’s musical autobiography, one that shows that he is a consummate singer and a singer who always delivers his best. See him live at New Theatre royal in Lincoln.

01522 519999, www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk

BELTON HOUSE

Saturday 11th & 15th February On 11th, pick up a wildlife trail and become a naturalist for the day. Trek the parkland route and discover which animals call Belton home over winter. On 15th, visit Belton in Grantham for the big birdwatching day and discover what birds visit at this time of year.

Then head over to the Discovery Centre to make a bird home or feeder to take back with you.

01476 566116, www.nationaltrust.org.uk

ANTHONY STRONG & HIS BAND

Saturday 11th February Singer-pianist Anthony Strong’s swaggering vocals and swinging piano style bring a positive, feel-good freshness and energy to an unashamedly ‘old-school’ repertoire of jazz standards and classics, through to Stevie Wonder and Motown. He is supported by a quartet of top jazz musicians at Lincoln’s Drill Hall this month.

01522 873894, www.lincolndrillhall.com

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- HENry V -

LINCOLN CATHEDRAL

In February, see a reimagining of Shakepeare’s Henry V, marking the centenary of the First World War, in Lincoln Cathedral’s St Hugh’s Choir.

The stage is set in a French military hospital in 1915, 500 years after the Battle of Agincourt, where two groups of wounded soldiers, one French, one British, decide to raise their spirits by staging a production of Henry V. Moving effortlessly between 1415 and 1915, Antic Disposition’s Henry V combines Shakespeare’s epic history play with original songs and live music inspired by the poetry, in a powerful tribute to the young soldiers caught up in conflicts five centuries apart.

Performed by a talented international cast of British and French actors, the production celebrates the rich and often turbulent relationship between the two nations, from the Hundred years War to the Entente Cordiale.

Henry V will in 2017 visit eight of the uk’s most spectacular cathedrals, having previously toured France, received two London runs, and been performed in the burial place of William Shakespeare, as part of 2016’s Shakespeare400 celebrations.

0333 666 3366, www.lincolncathedral.com

Friday 17th February The ELO Experience is the world’s foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.

With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not visit Baths Hall in Scunthorpe and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

BRENDAN COLE - ALL NIGHT LONG Saturday 25th February A brand new show for 2017, Brendan hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, singers and 14 piece band live on stage. Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and superb choreography. Don’t delay as this show always sells out at Baths Hall in Scunthorpe. There are two shows; one matinée and evening.

0844 854 2776, www.bathshall.co.uk

VINTAGE FLEA MARKET

Monday 27th February This event will offer up the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning if you love bagging a bargain, rummaging for bric-a-brac or hunting down cool vintage items and quirky collectables. Pay the new Vintage Flea Market a visit, grab a coffee and get searching for homewares, textiles, fashion, jewellery, art and much, much more at the Lincolnshire Showground.

01522 522900, www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

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TRACTORS INTO SCHOOLS 2017

Monday 27th February Following the success of the first Tractors into Schools week in 2016, where over 60 tractors visited local playgrounds, the NFu and LAS are working together with local farmers to bring this exciting initiative back for 2017 and educate even more children about food, farming and understanding where their food comes from.

01522 522900, www.lincolnshireshowground.co.uk

WONDERLAND

Monday 27th Feb - Saturday 4th March TV and West End star Wendi Peters will headline the uk tour of Wonderland as queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts as White rabbit.

Wonderland is an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s stories with a huge heart, a medley of magic and a whole lot of wonder.

0300 300 0035, www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

SELFBUILD & DESIGN SHOW

Saturday 4th - 5th March Visit the SelfBuild & Design East Show to meet exhibitors, take part in seminars, see product demonstrations and ask experts for their advice. Talk to the manufacturers, architects, suppliers, designers, builders and project advisors that serve the east of England. It’s a great event that will help turn your dream for you home into a reality. The show is held at Peterborough Arena 01283 742950, www.selfbuildanddesignshow.com

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DODDINGTON HALL

Sunday 12th February Doddington’s Spring Bulb Pageant 2017 starts this month. The bulbs are a spectacular feature in the gardens at Doddington and this event showcases them at their very best.

01522 694308, www.doddingtonhall.com

EASTON WALLED GARDENS

Saturday 11th -17th February Join an exclusive snowdrop walk before the gardens open to the public at Easton Walled Gardens. Their snowdrop week is great value for money and an interesting way to appreciate the snowdrops at Easton.

01476 530063, www.visiteaston.co.uk

PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL

Saturday 25th February The 80 musicians of the rAF Wyton area voluntary band, with the Band of the royal Air Force College Cranwell, will play military and popular classical favourites. The concert is in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and the rAF Charitable Trust. The Cathedral alongside Lincoln Cathedral, will also host Antic Disposition’s show of Henry V on Wednesday 15th February. Also enjoy one of the world’s greatest ensembles, The Sixteen, the annual Interfaith Celebration at the Cathedral and Even you Song, a new work inspired by Choral Evensong.

01733 355315, www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk

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Main: Frank is the second soldier on the right, spending 24 years of his life in the army and 15 as a prison officer.

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Lost in rhyme

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- LIVING WITH DEMENTIA -

Iris Therese Smith Reid from Grimsby lives with her husband Francis. Several years ago, Francis was diagnosed with dementia after suffering two strokes. The process of writing poems has helped her deal with her husband’s tragic disorder...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

One in six people over the age of 80 have dementia. It causes memory loss, confusion, and associated problems with speech and understanding. The terminal condition’s symptoms are brought about when the brain is damaged by a lack of blood to the brain.

Iris and her husband Francis have been dealing with his diagnosis for seven years now, and Iris has been his wife, carer and crucially, his lifeline. After Francis suffered a stroke at their home in Scotland, Iris decided it was time to move back to her home town of Grimsby with her family, where they could be closer to a hospital.

“Immediately after we made the move back to my home town, Frank had his second and most serious stroke,” says Iris. “We spent the next six months in Lincoln County Hospital. When we left the hospital, I knew there was something not quite right.”

Iris noticed her husband not acting himself, breaking things, getting them fixed and breaking them again. He tried to cover it up to start with, but as it became gradually worse, Iris sought help.

“The reason it’s such an awful disease is it doesn’t just affect the person with the illness. He would often walk to the window and ask where his wife was. At the start, I would try to explain to >>

AN EXTRACT

FROM IRIS’S BOOK...

I’ll stay right beside you For I know you have gone Let’s hope not forever, Let’s hope not for long.

My heart it starts hurting I’m feeling your pain.

This dementia it takes you Again and again.

It’s taken your memory, It’s taken your name.

You sit there just staring; You look so downcast Your wife and your family Are all in the past.

Your mind has all gone On a different adventure To a terrible sickness A thing called dementia.

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>> him that I was wife and explain the disease he had, but I found I was repeating myself, perhaps 50 times a day.”

Iris’s attitude to the disease has been truly inspiring. To cope with Frank’s diagnosis she began to write poems, recording their daily life and how it is affected by dementia.

In 2016 she released her first compilation of poems called ‘Dementia Poems’ and her second book was released last month.

“I only do it for a couple of hours a week when Frank is resting. I find it really relaxing and a good way to deal with it. I’m writing different poems now too. Some are about nature, some are funny, it’s a good way to take my mind off of things.”

It’s not Iris’s first book either. After her grand children kept asking about her life, she decided to publish 12 copies of a book on her life.

“I grew up in Grimsby throughout World War II. I remember running around the streets with my seven brothers and sisters, and going in when the sirens sounded. We were bombed out of three houses, and two of my eldest siblings were evacuated.”

“At around 17, I met a deep sea fisherman.

We spent 44 happy years together until he died of lung cancer. His last five years saw him in a wheelchair so I understood what it meant to care for someone before having to do so for Frank.”

“I met Frank in a petrol station! We soon got talking and four years later we were married. He’s a Scotsman so we moved to Scotland.”

Top: First on the left is Iris when she was younger. Right: Iris and Frank Above: Frank and his daughter Therese.

Frank started in the royal Engineers at 17 years of age and was one of the men on Christmas Island involved in testing nuclear bombs.

He travelled across the globe from Singapore to Ireland, spending 24 years in the army as a sergeant before becoming a prison officer in kent, escorting high profile murderers to court.

After 15 years as a prison officer, he retired with Iris to Scotland, soon developing vascular dementia. The couple have three children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

“My daughter will help me with Frank if I really do need it, but apart from that, I’m his only carer,” says Iris. “I don’t really need any extra help and I don’t go to support groups or anything like that. Putting pen to paper helps me enormously overcome the daily battles you have to face with dementia.”

“He goes through stages of his life. For a few months he’s 30, and he’ll look at me in the living room and say ‘are you enjoying it?’ and I’ll say ‘what?’ to which he’ll reply ‘the holiday, we’re in the Isle of Wight.’ Or we’ll be watching a football match and he’ll ask where we’ve parked the car because he believes we’re actually at the match.

It is hard but you have to just distract him or go along with it.”

Sometimes Iris will show him photographs of the two together and give him a tour of their house, and she finds comfort in that, although Frank will be asking her why she’s there moments later. Dementia is a huge problem in the uk, and people deal with it in different ways. Iris’s way of making something horrible, into something beautiful is truly inspiring. n To purchase your copy of Dementia Poems, call 01271 862557 or visit the website

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- HOROLOGY MUSEUM -

A Brief History of Time

Quite aside from being the proverbial healer, time is the device by which we bring order to our lives, ponder our own mortality and structure our society. For centuries, we’ve attempted to accurately record its passage, and whether exquisite or technical in prowess, those devices have given rise to the discipline of horology. This very subject is carefully curated at a museum near Newark. Mostly closed to visitors in previous years, except for a few occasions, a new era is dawning at the British Horological Institute Museum as its doors open to the public...

Time’s a funny thing, isn’t it? It’s simultaneously a measurement on which we dwell, contemplating our mortality or wishing we could turn it back, and at the same time, something intrinsically practical, essential for the organisation of our lives and our world.

It’d be a tad dramatic to declare The British Horological Institute to be guardians of time, but they’re certainly custodians of the act of preserving time. The Institute’s 2,000 members are repairers, conservers, collectors and dealers of clocks, watches and other timepieces.

With the advent of digital timekeeping and mass-market production of clocks and watches, the creation of fine timepieces has become the preserve of a small number of artisans, and the delicate skills necessary to create and repair clocks and watches are in danger of severe depletion, if not extinction.

Except, that is, for the efforts of the British Horological Institute based near Newark who both train future watchmakers and clockmakers, on a site which is also home to a horology museum.

The British Horological Institute Museum, known more manageably as the BHI Museum, has traditionally been closed to the public, except by appointment or on one of just four event days a year. That’s about to change though, and as BHI

“I ARRIVED AT THE BRITISH HOROLOGICAL INSTITUTE MUSEUM 20 MINUTES EARLY MAKING A MOCKERY OF EVERYTHING THE INSTITUTE STANDS FOR...”

Operations Manager Brian Noble unlocked the museum’s doors to show me around recently, he explained it would soon be a common occurrence, as from 2017 the museum plans to open to the public more regularly to show off its collection of over 5,000 timepieces, dating from the 1700s to the present day.

Below: Brian Noble is Operations Manager at the BHI, seeking to introduce people to the Institute near Newark.

I arrived 20 minutes early - perhaps making a mockery of everything the Institute stands for. The Grade II* listed stately home is set in 10 acres and has over 70 rooms in total, with 10 rooms containing curios from the watch and clockmaking world.

Located in the village of upton, just a few miles from Newark, the Hall was extended from 1895 to 1936 by Newark brewer John Warwick. In 1939 it became a seminary for an order of Catholic theologians known as the Fathers of the Holy Ghost. It was subsequently purchased by the BHI in 1972, when the Institute moved from London to afford itself more space to train future horologists and show off its collection of timepieces.

“The world of horology these days is biased towards watchmaking, as there’s a greater demand for smart looking watches than clocks.”

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“The BHI is a member-organisation, which hobbyists and professionals join initially as associates, then as members and eventually fellows. Our Horological Journal is the longest established journal, having been published for over 150 years.”

“We provide both residential and distance learning opportunities where we can, time allowing, teach somebody to create a clock or watch from scratch.”

“The BHI Museum Trust is a registered charity and working alongside the Institute itself, its role is dedicated to caring for the collection of clocks watches and timepieces at upton Hall, to be enjoyed by horologists and members of the general public alike.

Though the distinctions between the items on display can be really technical - the difference in escapements, for example - you don’t have to have such an understanding to enjoy visiting us.”

“In the past the Museum has been quite bad at opening its doors to people, sometimes attracting fewer than 500 people a year, but that’s already starting to change. There are seven paid members of staff at the BHI and last summer the BHI Museum Trust recruited its own first dedicated members of staff Eleanor Baumber Museum Manager and Alex Bond Collections Officer - to help get the museum doors open more regularly.”

“In 2016 the museum took a new step, tying in one of its two annual events – which coincide with the clocks being put forward and backward - with a Steampunk event.”

“The result saw over 860 visitors attend, which consolidated the worth of opening up the museum to the public more often. This will see the museum open on at least one day per week, from late spring 2017 through the summer months.”

Though the creation of devices designed to record time dates back to early civilisations, followed by mechanical clocks during medieval times and spring-driven clocks from around the 1500s, and pendulum clocks from Tudor times, mass production was more commonplace in the 17th and 18th centuries.

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proliferation of electricity and quartz crystal technology in the 20th century.

The majority of the BHI Museum’s timepieces come from the 18th and 19th centuries. There’s only room for around 1000 of the museum’s pieces to be on display at any one time, but these include turret clock mechanisms, rare longcase clocks, and oddities such as a water clock created by Derek Pratt, and a larger than life ‘wooden’ clock controversial to horology purists but useful for the rest of us in presenting an oversized mechanism to show how a typical escapement of its design works.

The museum includes a room dedicated to electric clocks, The George Daniels watch gallery, named after the creator of the coaxial escapement, a former BHI president and a man generally regarded as one of the best watchmakers the uk has ever produced.

By far though, the biggest attraction of the BHI Museum is neither the oldest, nor the most delicate.

Adjacent to the museum’s electric clock room, itself home to metal cases with beating mechanical hearts ticking with

WHAT MAKES THEM TICK?

Three timekeeping curiosities on display at The BHI Museum...

The Greenwich Time Signal Featuring ‘the pips,’ this machine was used to create the Greenwich Time Signal, and is currently the subject of a major refurbishment which it’s hoped will be completed in 2018. Situated inside the BHI’s ballroom.

Derek Pratt’s Water Clock A prototype for the village clock of Lauterbach in Switzerland. A steady trickle of water provides the weight needed to drive the pendulum, a large marble bob which hangs down the BHI’s stairwell.

The BHI 150th Anniversary Clock Created in 2008 for the BHI’s 150th anniversary and based on the Skylon sculpture created for the 1951 Festival of Britain.

The time on the seven foot high clock is read at the top of the clock by following the two metal rings.

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Calling Time:

The Speaking Clock

It was Saturday 24 July 1936 when callers in the London area became the first people in the UK to dial into the new Post Office Speaking Clock - Mark I - and were able to hear the golden voice of Ethel Cain (pictured below).

In its first year of operation the service logged 13 million calls – over 35,000 a day – and today, even in the age of modern watches and mobile telephones, the speaking clock still receives around 12 million calls each year.

Speaking Clock Mark I was taken out of service in 1963 and replaced by a new transistor version replete with a new voice; that of Pat Simmons.

In 1985 Britain’s second Speaking Clock (Mark III) was superseded by a digital version (Mark IV).

It transmitted the Speaking Clock’s third voice; that of Brian Cobby.

The clock operated until 2001 when it was superseded by the current Speaking Clock Model.

Britain’s First (Mk I), Second (Mk III) and Third (Mk IV) Speaking Clocks can all be seen at the BHI Museum.

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reassuring solidity, are some of the museum’s newest additions, and a piece of social history. that you would think would now be more or less consigned to obsolescence by the internet, electronic programme guides on TVs and our mobile devices displaying the time.

“BT recently formally donated three speaking clock machines which operated in Britain from 1936-2001 to the museum,” says Brian.

“The original clock - the Mark I - on display here, and operated from 1936 until 1963.

Also on display is the second British speaking clock- the Mark III- which operated from 1963 until 1985. We’re now also displaying the Mark IV machine, which saw service from 1985 to 2001.

“This latest addition to the museum’s collection, known as the Mark IV, is a bit of a misnomer, as it was in fact Britain’s third speaking clock. There was a Mark II successfully developed in Britain for the Australian market but it was never in use over here and so the numbering of Britishused Speaking Clocks skips a number.” The machine which took over from the Mark IV model in 2001 is still in operation by BT, and these machines provide a link to over 80 years worth of heritage. The service is still available today, with around 12 million calls made to it each year and with even Big Ben - the Westminster Palace clock - set by the BT Speaking Clock.”

Despite a brief yet insightful education a brief history of time, one might say, one question remained. With about a hundred

“With about a hundred longcase clocks, in the museum, we wondered, what happens when it’s time for the clocks to strike the hour?”

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longcase clocks, what happens when it’s time for the clocks to strike the hour?

“Fortunately for anyone who works in the building, we allow the clocks to wind down from time to time,” says Brian.

“On occasions, like our open days and for tours, we wind them, but as you might appreciate, it’s a bit disruptive to working life if they all chime on the hour. The Museum might have to rethink its policy though, as we begin to open more regularly to the public.”

“The museum now has the ability to be the more public-facing side of the BHI, so we’re really looking forward to ensuring that, in 2017, more visitors can come and appreciate the effort - and time - that has gone into accurately recording such a fundamental measurement as time,” says Brian. “I think the museum has been an understated attraction so far, but now it’s definitely worth making the time to visit!” n

Just in Time THE BHI MUSEUM

The BHI Museum Trust looks after the unrivalled collection of clocks, watches and other timepieces, tools, instruments, books, photographs and valuable documents brought together by BHI members since 1858.

The Trust was established in 1994 to ensure the long-term future of this priceless collection.

Members of the general public can currently view the collection during open days and museum events, including pre-booked group visits.

Since 1972 the collection has been housed in Upton Hall, just a few minutes from Newark and Southwell.

For opening times in Spring 2017, call 01636 817601, email bhimuseum@bhi.co.uk, or see www.bhi.co.uk.

The BHI is located at Upton Hall, Upton, Newark NG23 5TE.

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BAr raising the Words: Rob Davis.

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LINCOLN HAS A NEW CASUAL DINING EXPERIENCE! BAR 67 IS THE LINCOLN HOTEL’S NEWLY REVAMPED CELLAR BAR AND COMPLIMENTS THE HOTEL’S GREEN ROOM FINE DINING RESTAURANT...

Lincoln Cathedral has long looked down over the city, watching the changes that occur as the decades turn into centuries. Back in the 1960s the distinctly modernist Lincoln Hotel was created, its restaurant constantly evolving in line with dining trends.

Fine dining is something that The Green room restaurant does very well indeed, but for diners seeking something more casual, the hotel wanted to create a new dining experience. And so, Bar 67 was reinvented.

The cellar bar was previously a live entertainment venue but was arguably underutilised. Plans are in place to reintroduce live music to add another element to the new dining experience.

Julie St Dennis, a local interior designer, ran the project with an intent to create a warmer more intimate setting.

“The old Bar ‘67 had a heavier colour scheme with reds and blacks. We’ve lightened the place up considerably and introduced cleaner, more neutral colours and retro design touches,” says Elizaan Mowbray, Sales Manager.

“We didn’t want to lose sight of our heritage, so we’ve retained some elements from the era with large scale images of The Beatles, and a restaurant-wide homage to Twiggy, alongside

hanging beads and other touches designed to allude to the year that The Lincoln Hotel was created. There’s banquette seating with a total of 40 dining covers throughout the new bar.”

“Alongside the new look Bar ‘67 comes a new menu, focusing on a range of burgers and sharing platters. We’ve partnered with some of Lincoln’s best suppliers, like our preferred butcher, Fosters.

“The result is a choice of beef, venison or chicken burger, and a spiced bean and halloumi option for vegetarians.”

“We’ve also introduced a series of platters, with seafood, antipasti, cheese and charcuterie options. These provide an experience akin to a tapas restaurant which provides a sociable way to eat, with bold flavours and textures and real variety.”

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“FROM HOME MADE BURGERS TO SHARING BOARDS, COCKTAILS TO FINE WINES, OUR NEWLY REFURBISHED CELLAR BAR IS THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT,” SAYS KIRSTY ASH, BAR 67 MANAGER >> “They’re ideal for sharing, and can be a main course for one, a lighter meal for two or they can be enjoyed as an accompaniment for those enjoying a drink.”

“We're bringing local artisan ales to Bar ‘67, aiming to show off the talents of the area’s microbreweries.”

“There’s a wine list, as well as a cocktail menu featuring our signature ‘67 option. Dessert options are homemade and delicious. We’re not shy about providing a more casual dining

experience. We already have a successful fine dining restaurant so this is an alternative that we can offer, and that we can do well.”

“We only opened in November but already we’ve had some great feedback. I think a new Bar ‘67 is just what Lincoln needs!”s: n Bar’ 67 is open 5-11pm Sunday to Thursday and 5pm to midnight Friday and Saturday at The Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, LN2 1PN. Tel: 01522 520348.

Above: The new casual dining restaurant is located in the basement of the Lincoln Hotel on the city’s Eastgate. Above/Right: Antipasti sharing board. Right: Chargrilled beef burger with Fosters meat.

Far Right: Sliced steak, available with chunky chips but shown here with thin cut frites.

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on the MENU FROM THE MAIN MENU OF BAR ‘67

Sharing Boards

Seafood meze: moules marinière, tempura seabass, scottish smoked salmon, roast crevettes, smoked trout, charred lemon £12.95.

Charcuterie tapas: Serrano ham, chorizo, cured pork loin, prosciutto crudo, spianata romana, milano salami, olive oil, olive bread, pickled cauliflower £12.95

Main Courses

Venison burger, hand made with fresh Peterborough Game produce, red wine, sweet plum chutney, Baby Gem lettuce and parsnip chips £12.95.

Local sliced sirlion steak with beer mustard, blue cheese mayonnaise, and chunky chips £15.95.

Fosters of Lincoln chargrilled beef burger with thick sliced mozzarella, red onion, pickled gherkins, charred beef tomato, crisp leaf, spiced salsa, cajun fries £11.95.

Desserts

rich chocolate brownie and home made ice cream £5.

Assiette of desserts £7.50.

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Delicious Desserts...

ENJOY MOUTH-WATERINGLY DELICIOUS SOUFFLÉS, TARTS, MELT IN THE MIDDLE FONDANTS, SORBETS AND SUNDAES IN OUR ROUND UP OF DELICIOUS DESSERTS FROM THE COUNTY’S TOP RESTAURANTS...

BRITISH CLASSIC

The Green Man’s lemon tart with Chantilly cream and mixed berries is an English classic, and they make it to perfection. 01522 789804, www.thegreenman-nortondisney.co.uk.

n The Brownlow Arms near Grantham won one of Lincolnshire Pride’s restaurant of the year awards last month, and it’s no surprise when they serve exquisite desserts like this soufflé.

n The Inn at Woodhall Spa has some really delicious desserts including lemon and lime bavarois with honey flavoured frozen yoghurt.

The dessert is complemented with a macaron.

We definitely recommend a trip even if it’s just to try the Inn’s desserts.

01526 353231, www.theinnat woodhallspa.co.uk.

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They also served on our visit a really tasty pear and almond frangipane. The restaurant looks stunning too with warm grey coloured walls and wood panelling.

01400 250234, www.thebrownlowarms.com.

n NUMBER 3 THE YARD served a deconstructed lemon meringue cheesecake.

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presented beautifully

The Lincoln Hotel’s desserts are really delicious if you’re a fan of cool sorbet and fruit coulis.

Topped with an amaretti biscuit, this dessert is beautiful presented and tasty.

01522 520348, www.thelincolnhotel.com

CHOCOHOLIC HEAVEN Pimento Tea Rooms serve a triple chocolate brownie cheesecake for just £3.95. Pop in to give it a try when you’re next walking up Steep Hill.

Call them on 01522 544880.

The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa has a variety of desserts and an afternoon tea menu.

We particularly favour their melt in the middle ‘molten lava’ fondant with bright orange centre.

01526 352411, www.petwood.co.uk.

01780 756080, www.no3theyard.co.uk.

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

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Pie & Pudding Night

Steak Night

Curry Night

JAZZ NIGHT

VALENTINES NIGHT

Thurs 2nd February

Special romantic menu and overnight stay packages

Make a night of it and join us for a meal before hand

4 Course Dinner For 2 With Coffee, prices from only £59.95

Tuesday 14th February

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DINING AWArD-WINNING The festive season is typically a time when others celebrate and our poor chefs and restaurant owners are busy tending to diners.

Just lately though, there has been a fair few corks popping at Hough on the Hill’s Brownlow Arms, as the restaurant celebrates not one, not two, but three awards!

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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meet the CHEF WE SPOKE TO LIZZIE GOODWIN, PASTRY/SOUS CHEF...

Pop your head round the door of most restaurants’ kitchens at the same, distinctly festive, time of year as we did recently, and you’re typically likely to get short shrift.

Not at The Brownlow Arms though. Head Chef ruaraidh Bealby and his four strong brigade of chefs are always in good spirits.

Even more so this month, however, because in recent weeks the restaurant has been the recipient of not one, not even two but three awards which have contributed to the bold but not indefensible claim that the restaurant is the best in Lincolnshire.

It’s always had a good reputation, but under ruaraidh’s tenure, and under the ownership of Paul and Lorraine Willoughby, it’s offered not just quality, but consistency, too. The Brownlow Arms is a pub restaurant whose setting is relaxed - smart but not stuffy - with

“THE BROWNLOW WAS LAST MONTH, VOTED ONE OF THE COUNTY’S BEST RESTAURANTS

BY OUR READERS IN OUR GOOD FOOD AWARDS...”

CV: “Born in Norfolk, I later moved to Fulbeck and have been here for nine years.

What appealed most about working at The Brownlow Arms was its reputation it’s one of the best places in the area, definitely!”

food that goes way beyond even the smartest pub restaurant’s typical remit, akin to fine dining in terms of presentation and flavour.

The Brownlow took one of our top restaurant of the year accolades last month, voted one of the county’s best dining rooms by our readers, whilst a similar honour in the Taste of Excellence Awards and the additional honour of a similar award in The Good Food Guide have each ensured the team’s hard work on the run up to Christmas has been well and truly validated.

Last year saw The Brownlow begIn to offer lunchtime service for the first time in the smart 60 seater dining room. It also received a bit of a makeover with newly covered >>

Food Wisdom: “Presentation isn’t a substitute for flavour.

Fancy presentation is OK, but everything you serve must taste great, too!”

Food Heaven: “I like light, fruity desserts. I’d choose apple, plum, lemon and raspberry flavours over chocolate, but I definitely have a sweet tooth!”

Food Hell: “Mayonnaise!”

Main: Pan roasted pork tenderloin.

Above: Whole Torbay sole with garlic and lemon gnocchi.

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>> chairs in smart linen ticking fabrics, a smart Farrow & Ball Downpipe or grey colour scheme for the wood panelling, and stripped oak dining tables.

Evening service sees a bit more formality with candles and table linens, but to be fair, that’s just for show - you’ll enjoy the same delicious food day or night.

Local ingredients include meat from butcher Mel Ward, fish delivered daily from Moorcroft of Grimsby, and lamb sourced from Sophie Arlott - suppliers to Harrods, Fortnums, and myriad Michelin starred restaurants. Game, too, at this time of year arrives via local shoots, and other ingredients are sourced from the renowned Winster Foods.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Lunch: Wednesday to Saturday 12 noon to 2pm.

Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday 6pm to 9pm.

Sunday: Sunday 12 noon to 3pm.

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on the MENU A SELECTION OF DISHES FROM THE BROWNLOW ARMS’S EVENING MENU

Starters

Confit duck leg and smoked duck breast terrine with Griottines cherries and spiced oranges £7.95.

Smoked halibut with samphire, herb buerre blanc and lemon £8.95.

Twice baked Applewood cheddar cheese soufflé £9.50.

Main Courses

Pan roasted pork tenderloin with parsnip purée, sautéed pear, smoked bacon crisp and jus £18.75.

Starter options during lunchtime service include six starters, eight main courses and a choice of puddings. Meanwhile, in the evening, there’s a choice of two sharing boards including a sort of posh Ploughmans, plus seven starters, six main courses and two steak options, and five desserts, cheese and ice cream options.

ruaraidh works alongside brothers Alex and Oliver Beaumont, and they do a sterling job, but at risk of being biased we must draw special attention to Lizzy Goodwin, the pastry chef whose unerring talent can turn even someone who isn’t especially fond of desserts into a pudding buff.

On this occasion, she produced a glossy, rich and chocolatey dark glazed tiramisu which looked smart and polished, but also, a truly lovely assiette of traditional puddings.

Alongside bread & butter pudding, treacle tart, sticky toffee pudding and spotted dick was served a good, pale and vanilla-ey homemade crème Anglaise and vanilla ice cream, both made in house.

Of the two desserts it was less formal, but my goodness... it was also a neat preçis of everything that’s good in the pudding world; absolutely sublime, immensely satisfying. I’ll stick my neck on the line and suggest that in my opinion, you’re unlikely to find more enjoyable desserts elsewhere in Lincolnshire.

Over the next few months we’ll see the death of winter the emergence of spring, and eventually, glorious summer. With that happy occurrence, we’ll point you towards the pub’s new dining terrace created in summer 2016.

It provides 30 additional covers, and allows diners to enjoy aperitifs before dining in the restaurant. Hough is the sort of village which usually has horses clippety-clopping through, and it’s a terribly English place to enjoy Brownlow dining when the weather capitulates.

For now, winter persists, and we can at least continue to enjoy rich, hearty winter dining.

And for that, we can highly recommend this consistently satisfying, pretty pub restaurant, one that’s quite rightly riding on a crest of awards from its many existing satisfied diners.

Whole Torbay sole with garlic and lemon gnocchi, caper buerre noisette and king prawns £17.50.

Slow braised shin of beef Lyonnaise potatoes and crispy shallots £17.95.

Desserts

Assiette of desserts bread & butter pudding; treacle tart; spotted dick; sticky toffee pudding £14.50/two diners.

Dark chocolate glazed tiramisu with melting chocolate biscuits, cocoa nib tuile and white chocolate ice cream £7.50.

NB: Featured dishes are subject to change.

n The Brownlow Arms, Hough On The Hill, Grantham Road, NG32 2AZ. Tel: 01400 250234. www.thebrownlowarms.com.

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The Food of Love

OUR FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS FOR DINING IN FEBRUARY 14TH

The Inn at Woodhall Spa

The Red Lion, Bicker

The Lancaster Brasserie and 67 Bar is where Head Chef Scott Hinch of Woodhall’s newly refurbished Inn will provide Valentine’s Day dining. quality menu of brasserie staples, from ‘gourmet’ burger to steaks and fish & chips.

Pretty, high quality pub restaurant in Bicker, close to Boston, Grantham and Spalding. Beams, low ceilings and cosy little areas in which to dine, matched by a robust menu of favourites, all using local ingredients. A romantic recommendation for February 14th!

The Broadway, Woodhall Spa LN10 6ST

01526 353231 www.theinnat woodhallspa.co.uk

Bicker, Boston PE20 3EF

01775 821200 www.redlion bicker.co.uk

Oaklands Hall Hotel

Laceby, Barton St, Grimsby DN37 7LF

The Comfy Duck Hotel is situated in Oaklands Hall Hotel, and is home to Steven Bennett, The Lincolnshire Chef.

Set in five acres of leafy grounds, the hotel last year hosted a Valentine’s Ball, details for this year are TBC as Pride goes to press.

0844 387 6312 www.oaklands hallhotel.co.uk

Farndon Boathouse

The Green Man, Norton Disney

Stylish contemporary dining in a slick looking modern environment.

Last year brought exceptional food, but also live jazz to the restaurant, renowned for its blend of fine dining and contemporary easy listening music.

A newly renovated quality country pub restaurant with lots of charm, ideal for Valentine’s Day supper.

Owners Becky and Matt have form, having managed Fulbeck’s Hare & Hounds before transforming this unloved village pub into a great place to dine.

Wyke Lane, Farndon, Newark NG24 3SX

01636 676 578 www.farndon boathouse.co.uk

Norton Disney, Lincoln, LN6 9JU

01522 789804 www.thegreenman -nortondisney.co.uk

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THE FOOD OF LOVE

IN THE HEART OF LINCOLNSHIRE Our Valentine’s Day menus are now available and with the best ingredients, a cosy dining room and lots of choice, we’re the ideal venue for a romantic meal for two...

Located on the A17, Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 9NU

Call 01529 305743 www.thequeensheadinn.com

The Queen’s Head Q U A L I T Y P U B R E S TA U R A N T

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Valentine’s

DAy rECIPES

IF YOU’RE SEEKING A QUIET NIGHT IN WE’RE THIS MONTH PROVIDING THREE RECIPE IDEAS WHICH CAN BE PREPARED QUICKLY, OR AT LEAST CAN BE LEFT COOKING WHILST YOU ENJOY A WINTER WALK OR A GLASS OF WINE...

FIG, PrOSCIuTTO & MELON Prep time: 15 mins. Cook time: 15 mins.

INGREDIENTS Large bag of rocket 3-4 fresh green figs (sliced) ¼ fennel bulb (thinly sliced) 2-3 pieces prosciutto (shredded) ⅛th wedge of melon Sprinkle of walnuts 1 cooked chicken breast (sliced) ¼ green apple (thinly sliced) 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for chicken) 1 tbsp lemon juice Honey to taste Salt & pepper

Serves Two.

A light salad, pairing bright flavours of apple and melon with salty prosciutto, and fresh figs.

The fresh figs gave the salad a slight sweetness, along with their jam like texture. Paired with the fresh apple, melon, and salty prosciutto, it made for a lovely light salad, with enough protein to make it a meal.

Place a pan on a medium heat, then add olive oil.

Once heated, add the sliced chicken breast, cooking it for about five to seven minutes on each side on medium until fully cooked through.

Season to taste then allow it to cool slightly before serving on salad.

While chicken is cooking, you can prepare the rest of the salad, by combining olive oil with lemon juice, and whisking together. Next, whisk in honey to your desired sweetness.

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PrOSCIuTTO WrAPPED POrk Prep time: 25 mins. Cook time: 1hr, 30 mins.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING 100g brown mushrooms three chopped apples 500g kale 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp unsalted butter 200g diced onion 1 clove garlic dried thyme dried rosemary 1 tbsp bourbon ground black pepper 500g chopped pork FOR THE PORK 1 trimmed 2lb pork loin 1 tsp salt ½ ground black pepper several strips of prosciutto rosemary 2 medium apples 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil dry cider

This recipe is the simplest thing, but one that will provide consistently mouth-watering results!

Blanch the kale in boiling salted water, about a minute. Drain kale, and place on baking sheet in the fridge until cooled. In a large skillet on medium heat, add butter, then once hot, add the onion, sautéing until lightly golden for eight to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and apples, cooking about five more minutes.

Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, cooking for one more minute. Add the bourbon, cooking until liquid has absorbed, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Empty mixture into a bowl, allowing to cool completely. Once cooled, add ground pork, mixing until combined.

Butterfly the pork loin, so that it is about ½” thick. Once butterflied, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness with a meat mallet. remove plastic wrap, and season pork with salt and pepper. Place kale leaves, overlapping, on rolled out loin.

Serves Two.

Evenly spread cooled ground pork, mushroom, and apple mixture on top of kale. roll pork tightly into a cylinder.

Wrap roast with prosciutto, then tie roast with kitchen twine, about 1 inch apart down the whole roast. Tuck rosemary under the twine.

Preheat oven to 200°c, 400°f, gas 5.

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Once heated, add pork, searing until browned on each side, about five minutes.

Place halved apples in a roasting pan, then place roast on top of apples.

Add cider and ½ cup water to your skillet, scraping off browned bits, then pour liquid into your roasting pan.

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- EATING IN -

BUTTERSCOTCH POTS DE CRÈME Prep time: 20 mins. Cook time: 60 mins.

INGREDIENTS Three egg yolks, room temperature 300g brown sugar 1tbs unsalted butter 300ml of double cream ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 tsp water Whipped cream to serve Pinch of sea salt Caramel sauce for drizzling

Sweet caramel custard served with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt makes for a highly addictive dessert!

Preheat oven to 200°c/400°f/gas five.

Place two ramekins (250ml capacity) in a baking pan with a high edge. Separate the egg yolks into a large bowl, set aside.

In a medium saucepan, cook brown sugar and butter on medium heat without stirring, until the brown sugar becomes a deep amber colour, developing a nutty smell, about 10-15 minutes.

Slowly pour double cream into sugar mixture, constantly whisking. Once cream is whisked in, remove from heat.

Divide butterscotch evenly amongst the ramekins, and pour hot water into the baking pan until it reaches half-way up the edge of the ramekins.

Cover with aluminium foil and bake for 45 minutes, rotate the pan and bake 15 minutes longer.

Once removed from the oven, place the ramekins on a cooling rack.

The custards will be slightly jiggly, but will set more as they cool.

Add salt, seeds scraped from vanilla bean then stir until combined.

Once cooled, serve, or store in the fridge until ready to use (let custards come to room temperature before serving).

Once combined, strain custard through a fine mesh strainer, into a large measuring cup or bowl with a pouring edge.

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Slowly pour the butterscotch mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.

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Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

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Think Pink!

For February Fizz...

Wine of the Month

Rosé champagne is sometimes seen as a poor relation to ‘proper’ champagne, but it’s no less authentic than its pure white grape stablemate.

Very Sexy Shiraz, from Cloof, in Darling, South Africa, £13.49, 15% ABV

Rosé champagnes are created using the traditional méthode champenoise - the inclusion of a second stage of fermentation, which takes place in the bottle - but with the addition of red grapes, typically pinot noir, the skins of which provide the blush colour.

“In February I’m usually asked to recommend a heavyweight red to really warm up my customers’ winters... the name on this bottle makes it especially suitable this month...!”

Harish’s recommendation for a pink champagne of exceptional quality is this Ruinart example. Subtle and fresh with berry fruit, £69.95/75cl set with flutes.

The Wine Cellar THIS MONTH INCURABLE ROMANTIC HARISH KHANDERIA IMPLORES YOU TO THINK PINK AND TREAT YOUR LOVED ONE WITH TIPPLES YOU’RE CERTAIN TO FALL HEAD OVER HEELS WITH! THINK PINK: THREE OPTIONS TO ENSURE YOU’RE IN THE PINK ON FEBRUARY 14TH! 1. Local gin distillery Burleigh’s present this new pink edition, with Japanese cherry blossom, hibiscus, rose and pink grapefruit.

Zesty and floral with vibrant fruitiness, £42.50/70cl.

2. Whispering Angel from Provence is the palest of pale pinks, a delicate rosé with pretty stone fruit and some herbal notes. Grenache, Cinsault Syrah and others, £24.95/75cl, also as a magnum and a double magnum.

3. Another local gin distillery, this time producing a rhubarb variant, voluptuous on the palate with a sweet and tangy rhubarb explosion. Try it with Ginger Ale as well as tonic, £37.95/70cl.

Exceptionally well-balanced Shiraz that combines freshness with weight, aroma with concentration, and rich blackberry fruit with a spicy, mineral lift. This has a powerful characterful, and is an individual wine offering more than just an amusing name on the label! n

Burns Single Malt A wee dram that’s fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face!

If you’re planning to celebrate the great Scottish poet this month, you can do worse than a wee dram of this, his eponymous drop.

Fresh and light with honey or toffee and summer fruits, it has a robust apple citrus flavour too, the absolute antithesis of heavier, peat-ey whiskies, £30, 70cl/43% ABV.

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

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BAND TOGETHEr - LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

Words: Rob Davis.

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With its unusual bands of limestone and ironstone plus its starred Grade II listing, The Old Hall at Brandon is a truly unique property. Now on the market, owners Shaun and Ian have worked hard to restore the house for the past decade...

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THE OLD HALL, BRANDON

Above: The garden has been completely renovated and features not one but two wells!

You’d have to be persuasive, to say the least, to enlist the future monarch to come and dig your garden. But that’s exactly what Shaun Langley and Ian Blacklock managed to achieve back in 2009.

Fresh from witnessing William’s graduation from rAF College Cranwell in 2009, HrH Prince Charles stopped by at the couple’s Brandon based home, The Old Hall, to plant a white Mulberry tree.

“A black Mulberry tree was planted here back in 1607 by king James I,” says Shaun.

“It was supposed to encourage silk worms, as part of a burgeoning British trade in the cloth, but actually, it’s only white varieties which encourage their presence, so we wrote, tongue in cheek, to HrH to challenge him to correct his forebear’s mistake!

He came along, to the surprise of the whole village, and met our stonemason who, having recreated the property’s dry stone curtilage, was seeking to establish a dedicated walling association in Lincolnshire.”

Doubtless HrH would have been impressed with another quirky feature of The Old Hall, its stripy stone construction.

Location: 7 miles from Grantham; 9 miles from Newark.

Style: Grade II* family residence dating back to 15th century with later additions dating back to 1637.

Bedrooms: Six bedrooms, en suite and dressing room to master, two additional en suites.

Receptions: Six, currently arranged as drawing room, dining room, library, snug, dining kitchen and garden room.

Other Features: One bed annexe.

Price: £1,200,000.

“The house was created in the 15th century, with a first floor added in 1637,” says Ian and Shaun.

“There are later additions of a Georgian wing that’s now the kitchen, and a Victorian stableblock which we converted into a garden room.”

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>> It was a project which, given the property’s starred listing, would prove intense.

“We had no intention of relocating but we have friends in the village and the beautiful building, which was on the market, caught our eye. Fortunately our friends knew the housekeeper, who had a key, and agreed to an en-spec viewing. We thought the exterior was nice but the interior really won us over with so many lovely period features.”

“It was Ok inside, but we could see even more potential and so we purchased it, only to realise that whilst superficially presentable it needed rather a lot of work.”

“It necessitated new plumbing, new wiring and a new roof, and that’s before we began to work on refurbishing the garden, or completing cosmetic work.”

“We replaced the kitchen with a bespoke timber kitchen with granite surfaces Belfast 76

sink, range cooker and build in appliances dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer.”

The property is arranged over three floors, with six reception rooms, six bedrooms and three en suites. A separate self-contained annexe is ideal for visiting guests, and throughout the house there are exposed beams, large fireplaces and multi-fuel burners.

Outdoors, too, the beautifully landscaped gardens feature two wells - one of which was uncovered accidentally by a nine tonne JCB.

room or the electric car charging point.

The Old Hall is absolutely unique, both architecturally and in terms of its appearance.

Its refurbishment has taken a decade to complete but it’s been time well spent, and the result is a fusion of modern family home with beautiful period style.

Frankly, it’s a wonder HrH didn’t want to move in; he could have taken over all of the gardening! n

The medieval wall adjacent to the sunken garden terrace blurs the boundary between the courtyard and its adjacent garden room with its French doors and minstrel’s gallery.

Other unique features range from the very old to the thoroughly modern - a priest hole in the dining room, for example, and the underfloor heating in bathrooms and air sourced heat recovery system in the garden

Above: The timber kitchens was created by Hill Farm, based at Dry Doddington.

Right: The drawing room is one of six reception rooms.

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“THE OLD HALL IS ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE, BOTH ARCHITECTURALLY AND IN TERMS OF ITS APPEARANCE. ITS REFURBISHMENT HAS TAKEN A DECADE TO COMPLETE BUT IT’S BEEN TIME WELL SPENT...”

Left: The garden room with its minstrel’s gallery.

Above: The main bathroom adjacent to the first floor study.

Below: The house has six receptions and six bedrooms.

n The Old Hall, Brandon is currently on the market with Humberts, Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1QA. Call 01522 546444 or see www.humberts.com.

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AHEAD! Full Steam

The rich heritage of agriculture in Lincolnshire has been at the forefront of change, development and innovation in working methods for centuries. None more so than in the Industrial Revolution of the 19th Century and the labour saving machinery that it brought.

Steam played an important part in this evolutionary process and whilst today we see large scale machinery do everything from land preparation to planting and collection in single process, it is good to look back at that golden era of steam.

A perfect illustration of this way of life is an oil painting by local artist robin Wheeldon, entitled ‘Steam Threshing’, which was sold as Lot 756 in our country house sale on 5th July 2016.

(Sold for £280). It depicts a steam traction engine, the machinery it drives, the farm workers and the hay carts.

Vintage steam is a highly prized and collectable commodity in the

county and beyond. Collecting can be for all pockets and certainly at all scales.

A small tabletop Mamod steam tractor replica can cost under £100 and a full sized steam engine can cost hundreds of thousands.

Here are a few examples that are to set The Bourne Auction room alight on Wednesday 8th February 2017. Lot 1 is a third size 4” richard Garrett and Sons steam engine that fits neatly into a box trailer. Lot 2 is a 3” scale model of a steam tractor, similar to that used in robin Wheeldon’s delightful painting, and various other pieces of vintage equipment

by Wolseley, Stuart, Clarkson and Geryk.

n Colin Young MRICS - Colin is senior auctioneer with the Lincolnshire Firm Golding Young & Mawer, established in 1864 and is a BBC Bargain Hunt antiques expert.

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The Best of British Discover our large selection of vintage, retro & modern products for your home, for your garden or to give as a Valentine’s gift...

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Open daily Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm. Just off the A1.

Free parking. Please call us if you are making a special journey.

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MAkING A

Statement - LINCOLNSHIRE HOMES -

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

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Langcliffe House shows off a Victorian elegance that combines seamlessly with modern style. We love the kitchen with all the latest appliances hidden behind its traditional country kitchen façade. It’s arguably one of the most unique houses currently on the market in North East Lincolnshire...

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LANGCLIFFE HOUSE,

GRIMSBY

Above: The People’s Park is just a five minute’s walk from the property.

Victorian style is what this month’s property has to offer, with large bay windows and the traditional elegance you’d expect from a home of that era.

The statement house offers five bedrooms, with plenty of grandeur but a sense of contemporary elegance, too, seamlessly combining tradition with modern style.

The home dates originally from 1890 and was built for the respected local solicitor Mr James Whiteley Wilkin, founder of Wilkin Chapman law firm. Langcliffe House was also lived in by shipping tycoon John ross MBE, owner of ross Foods.

The property is right next to the People’s Park in Grimsby, in the town’s most sought after area to live in. It’s just a few minutes walk from the centre of town and from two

private schools - St James and St Martins on the town’s Bargate.

Its location and history do it justice, but the property’s welcoming reception hall is its main selling point. The entrance is flooded with natural light from the large arched window, flanked by twin bay reception rooms reflecting the marriage of both modern and traditional living in this home.

Location: Walking distance from Grimsby’s town centre, three miles to Cleethorpes.

Style: A Victorian home with contemporary style.

Bedrooms: Five, two with en suites, three others with access to a family bathroom.

Receptions: Three, currently arranged as living room, dining room and play room.

Other Features: Large outdoor swimming pool in the garden and a large four-room cellar.

Price: £575,000.

The lounge area shows off its modern chic style and the large dining room gives space for more formal family celebrations with a more traditional style. The rooms are linked by matching fireplaces.

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been fitted out with an extensive range of bespoke hand painted cream units by Four Woods Ltd of Louth, who have also integrated a fridge with separate freezer.

Above: The kitchen room and central island has so much to offer, with all the modern appliances fitted in a traditional style.

The grand central island with granite work surfaces features a half-bowl Franke sink unit with a flexible mixer tap, a built in dishwasher, touch control electric-opening curved timber drawers and a breakfast bar. There are travertine tiled floors throughout.

A play room is the third large reception room, and a cloakroom and large utility room complement the ground floor. The utility gives access via a security pad to a four roomed cellar under the footprint of the house, giving plenty of safe storage space.

The first floor features four bedrooms together with a period style family bathroom, and the part-finished en-suite offers the chance to design a room to your own taste. The fifth bedroom sits on the second floor next to a second part-finished bathroom.

Outside, you’ll find the double electric gates the home sits behind and mature shrubs including lilac, laburnum and a large ash tree.

The house occupies almost an acre of grounds with newly established lawns and areas for new owners to come in and create their own planting scheme.

“WHAT WE CAN SAY ABOUT THIS HOME IS ITS A VICTORIAN STATEMENT HOME, FITTED TO MODERN STYLES IN A PRIME LOCATION. THE PROPERTY HAS LITTLE IT CAN’T OFFER...”

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Finally, the property is completed by secure parking which leads to a detached brick double garage and there’s even a large outdoor swimming pool to the back of the property with a timber pavilion.

What we can say about this home is its a Victorian statement home, fitted to modern styles in a prime location. The beautiful property has little it can’t offer. If you want privacy and security, the home can give you that, and if you want to be five minutes from your local shops, parks and schools, Langcliffe House can give that too.

In our eyes, it’s one of the best properties on the market in Grimsby at the moment; there’s nothing to dislike.

Right: One of the main bedrooms with panoramic view.

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“THE GRAND CENTRAL ISLAND WITH GRANITE WORK SURFACES FEATURES A HALF-BOWL FRANKE SINK UNIT WITH A FLEXIBLE MIXER TAP, TOUCH CONTROL CURVED TIMBER DRAWERS AND A BREAKFAST BAR...”

Left: The grand traditional dining room with large bay window.

Below: A bedroom with built-in wardrobes and the modern living room.

Above: The beautiful grand entrance and landing with large arch window.

n Langcliffe House on Abbey Park Road is currently on the market with Fine & Country, 23 Osborne Street, Grimsby DN31 1EY. Call 01472 867880 or visit fineandcountry.com.

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1. Hand Made Quality Two colour duck egg and Old English White bespoke handmade kitchen with walnut surfaces.

Peter Jackson Cabinets, Devereaux Way, Horncastle LN9 6Au. 01507 527113, www.peterjacksoncabinets.co.uk.

2. Stained Wood Simple shaker doors, stained almost black with contemporary lines. From Colin Luesby Interiors, Market Pl, Swineshead, Boston PE20 3LJ. 01205 820215, www.colinluesby.co.uk.

3. Shades of Grey In-line high gloss kitchen shown here in anthricite.

Downtown, Wyberton Chain Bridge, Boston, PE21 7NL. 01205 350505, www.oldrids.co.uk.

4. Going Green handleless bespoke kitchen in one of 18 ‘standard’ colours or matched to your bespoke shade. From Colin Luesby Interiors.

5. Modernist grey and stone effect cabinetry featuring Wolf and Sub zero appliances, by richard Sutton Designs, Wellowgate, Grimsby DN32 0rA, 01472 268377, www.richardsuttondesign.com.

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Names to Know ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE FOR YOUR KITCHEN

1. Cooks & Company: No kitchen is complete without a full arsenal of appliances.

Stocking absolutely top of the range Sub Zero cooling appliances, Wolf stoves and appliances from Miele, Gaggenau and Fisher Paykel, plus Qooker boiling water taps, a visit to the Newark specialist is a must if you’re planning your new kitchen.

Brunel Drive, Newark NG24 2FB, 01636 593910, www.cooksandcompany.co.uk

2. AHM Installations: If you’re older or have specific mobility needs, AHM Installations specialise in accessible kitchens & bathrooms.

01636 821443, www.ahminstallations.co.uk 3. S Norris Plumbing & Heating: Even the smartest kitchen can be ruined by limescale.

Investing in a water softener, from around £300, either at the time you fit a new kitchen or as a retrofit will ensure you use less detergents and will have a cleaner, kitchen that looks newer for longer. 01205 367355, www.snorrisplumbingandheating.co.uk 4. Boston Electrical Services: Up to date appliances with exceptional service, delivery and installation. Over 118 cooling and 40 cooking appliances in stock.

01205 350737, www.bostonelectrics.co.uk.

Below: Wolf and Sub Zero Appliances at Cooks & Company.

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Main: Voyage Diffusion Cloud Sofa 3 Seater in Farley Damson, £1,550; Cloud Chair in Pebble Blush, £1,050; Curtains in Rosa Peony, £28/m. Below/Right: Colefax and Fowler Karina is a romantically soft floral developed from a hand painted silk fragment.

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- HOMES -

Bright & Beautiful

LINCOLNSHIRE’S INTERIOR DESIGN SPECIALISTS CAN HELP YOU TO CREATE A ROOM THAT’S NEUTRAL AND CALMING, OR BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL, PUNCTUATED BY DARING Words: Rob Davis.

PRINTS AND BRIGHT COLOURS...

It’ll soon be spring, and that means we can welcome all things bright and beautiful back into our homes.

A room that’s neutral and calming will always prove restful, but each room in your home should also have warmth and character, so this month, we’re springing into action with some floral prints, bold designs and fuchsia shades exploiting cheerful pink tones and other neon fabrics.

The so-called 70-20-10 rule is one example of a model designed to describe the ratio by which colour should be used in your home.

If you’re using a lighter shade of white, grey or taupe in your room, add a ‘20%’ injection of a bolder brighter colour like pink, and add a second highlight colour, like the blue scatter cushions seen opposite, to balance bold colours with neutrals.

Our images feature fabrics and from leading designers, each of which are stocked by Lincolnshire’s leading independent interior design studios. Commissioning one of our homes experts doesn’t mean a complete redesign of your home; they’re happy to create curtains or blinds for a single window, or cover an old chair, as well as working on a complete redesign of a single room of your whole home.

Bespoke options aren’t simply limited to the creation of cushions and curtains.

Lincolnshire’s suppliers can also create totally bespoke sofa and chair frames working with uk upholsterers usually based in Nottingham’s renowned Long Eaton, allowing you to create furnishing to your own dimensions, and choose details like piping, studding and bespoke legs.

Opting for bespoke furnishings for your home will provide a unique and cohesive look for your home, one characterised by quality and up to the minute style. >>

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“STUDIO G’s ENZO AND ANGELO CUSHIONS ARE BRIGHT, CHEERY TWO-TONE CUSHIONS WITH A HARD-WEARING LINEN FABRIC...”

Top: Clarke and Clarke Fiji, a new collection launched in winter 2016.

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Below: Studio G’s Enzo and Angelo cushions are available in 36 colourways.

Right: Tresilo collection of geometric prints fabrics from Harlequin.

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Main: Clarke and Clarke Uzbec in Sufi and Bilbar colourways.

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Above: Clarke and Clarke’s Fiji lustrous with iridescent colours; the collection has a contemporary moire pattern.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SOFT FURNISHINGS IN LINCOLNSHIRE

Left: Manuel Canovas’s Newport wallpaper in fuchsia.

Above: Manuel Canovas’s Lassay in pinione colourway show on curtains.

Cushions in Lea and Chloe fabrics.

Right: Gran Paradiso fabrics in raspberry, from Designers’ Guild.

Oldrids Downtown Furniture Store, A52 Boston PE21 7NL, 01205 350505, or Gonerby Junction, A1 Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2AB, 01476 590239, www.oldrids.co.uk.

J&L Ball 16 North St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 1EH, 01780 481416, www.jandlball.co.uk.

Cammack & Sons Ltd 30 Wide Bargate, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6ru, 01205 362300, www.cammacks.co.uk.

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- GARDENS -

Snowdrops at

Easton Walled Gardens Easton Walled Gardens has been a labour of love for Ursula Cholmeley and her family since the year 2000. Annually, they’re blessed with a forest of snowdrops and beautiful early spring flowering bulbs, something they’ve aimed to expand upon year on year. We spoke to Ursula to find out they manage this annual spectacle...

Words: Tilly Wilkinson.

“The aim is to make our snowdrop banks look as natural as possible,” says Lady ursula Cholmeley of Easton Walled Gardens.

“When we first arrived here, there were natural patches of snowdrops in random places but we wanted more, so each year we would split them and move them, making them cover much more land. We also introduced 20 new and rare species of snowdrops, including ‘Mighty Atom’ and ‘Fred’s Giant.’

From doing this every year, ursula has managed to develop banks covered in the beautiful white flower, a spectacle that

“URSULA HAS MANAGED TO DEVELOP BANKS COVERED IN SNOWDROPS, A SPECTACLE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL VISIT EASTON TO SEE IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY...”

thousands of people will visit to see during snowdrop week in February.

ursula has also decided to plant different spring flowers amongst the snowdrops to add a little colour, including aconites, early irises, crocuses, cyclamen and hellebores.

“There are two snowdrop banks, an alpine bed with most of the rarer species, and a woodland walk filled with snowdrops at this time of year.” ursula’s husband’s family have lived at Easton since 1592, their children being the 14th generation. The couple moved in back in 1993, and the gardens were terrible.

“We didn’t touch the gardens as we didn’t know where to start. They were a mess. It was in 2000 when we decided we should do something about it, so with the help from my mum, the farm in the winter, and other family and friends, we created Easton Walled Gardens.”

The gardens have grown from strength to strength, now attracting thousands of

Easton Walled

GARDENS OUR FEATURED GARDEN FOR FEBRUARY...

Gardener: Lady ursula Cholmeley, owner and passionate gardener.

Style: A vast selection of gardens including two snowdrop banks.

Features: A vegetable patch, a cottage garden, white space garden, orchards and meadows.

Contact: Please visit www.visiteaston.co.uk or call 01476 530063.

Above: Spring flowering.

Right: Lady Cholmeley.

Top: The summer house looking over early spring flowering.

Left: One of the snowdrop banks.

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visitors every year. The various events organised by the family include a sweet pea week and an annual photography competition, drawing crowds of people each weekend.

“I’ve developed the gardens now to include a vegetable patch, a cottage garden, two rose meadows, two orchards, a woodland walk and a ‘white space’ garden, designed by myself.” ursula explained she had some ideas for projects to work on in the garden, similar to the white space garden, but none she’s happy to broadcast just yet, so we wait in eager anticipation for the developments to come.

“At the moment, we’re working on improving the meadows. That’s been an ongoing job for a while now, and we also tend to redesign the cut flower garden every year, introducing new varieties and different colours. It just makes sure there’s fresh interest there for regular visitors.”

“In February, we will be manuring the beds, ensuring the soil is at its highest quality. It’s a good job to do at the start of the year as the beds are mostly bare; it’s a lot easier than many other months.”

“We will also be cutting hellebore leaves as they tend to cover the beautiful flower on hellebore plants, so that will allow colour to be more visible in early spring.”

PLANT of the MONTH Name: Bluebells.

Description: Beautiful blue or light purple flower hanging from its stalk like bells.

This month: In addition to fields of snowdrops you’ll see this month, there will be plenty of bluebells in flower. The winter flower is strikingly pretty, readying you for summer.

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“Also, as we’re constantly restoring the gardens to what they would’ve looked like, a bridge we restored 15 years ago will now need more work doing on it. That started in January.”

“Signage will also need clearing and cleaning around the gardens, and we’ll be sowing spring sweet pea seeds too this month.

They’re grown on canes, harvested, and the seeds are packed for sale for visitors.”

“February is really a month for clearing and preparing for the year ahead. As everything is bare, it’s the easiest month to prepare, strip back, split and replant.”

“WE REDESIGN THE CUT FLOWER GARDEN EVERY YEAR, INTRODUCING NEW VARIETIES AND DIFFERENT COLOURS. THIS GIVES FRESH INTEREST FOR REGULAR VISITORS AND MODERN STYLE FOR NEW VISITORS...”

Snowdrop week takes place from 11th - 19th February and we are open daily during this week, 11am - 4pm.

n Snowdrop Week at Easton Walled Gardens takes place from 11th-19th February.

The gardens, shop and tearoom will re-open from 1st March this year from 11am - 4pm. £7.25/adults and £3.25/children. Later in the year, enjoy sweet pea week and dog days.

Above: Walk along the snowdrop banks in February this year.

Main: There are 20 species of snowdrops at Easton.

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Jobs for

FEBRUARY TOP JOBS FOR YOUR FLOWER, VEGETABLE AND FRUIT GARDENS

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spot and remove any leaves that are affected.

Plant lilies and allium bulbs.

Plant bare root roses in a sunny position for colour.

Start chitting early potatoes.

Start sowing vegetable seeds like leeks, onions and celeriac under cover now.

Mulch perennial vegetables like asparagus with well rotted manure or garden compost.

Continue to plant raspberry canes.

Prune apple and pear trees while they’re still dormant. Leave plum, apricot and cherry trees as pruning makes them susceptible to diseases.

Cut back the old foliage from ornamental grasses.

Above: Look ou t for hellebore leaf spot and remove any lea ves that are aff ected by it.

n For more information on our featured garden, please call 01476 530063 or visit www.visiteaston.co.uk.

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NOTES

February is the month you’ll once again begin to hear the dawn chorus and colour will slowly make an return to our gardens...

Deadly

FLOWEr

Believe it or not, snowdrops are poisonous. Due to the bulb’s likeness to onions, they are often eaten. The white flower serves to warn grazing deer or hungry squirrels of its toxicity...

February in nature is commonly known for its snowdrops and winter flowering. They’re the most welcome and well known signs of early spring.

In the insect world look out for bumble bees. They will emerge on sunny days in February obtaining nectar from plants like crocuses.

Leaves of wild arum will be unfurling too this month, and long maroon and yellow catkins will appear on alder trees along rivers and streams. February is when colour is slowly making its emergence in gardens and parks.

In milder spells, ladybirds will start to emerge too.

Also in the flowerbeds in February especially in woodland areas, you’ll find bluebells, and if we follow the trend of last year, you might just see some daffodils in early flower.

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The most common of bees this month will be queen bees. They would’ve finished hibernating during the winter and will be looking for new places to start a new family. They like untidy corners and will often build their nests in the habitats of mice.

Birds of prey like buzzards and sparrowhawks will start to establish their territories by flying over woodland on clear days, while birdsong will grow louder.

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Chorus

MOrNING Wondering what’s singing the dawn chorus in your garden? These are the most likely culprits...

Blackbird The blackbird has a melodious low-pitched fluted warble, although when looking for a mate, the bird produces a sort of strangled sound.

Song Thrush Very similar to the blackbird, it distinguishes itself from the species by repeating song phrases.

Above: Look out for birds at the area’s nature reserves. Shown here is Far Ings at Barton.

Opposite/Top: Queen bees will be on the lookout for new homes.

Opposite/Bottom: A sparrowhawk guarding its food its just caught.

They’ll be marking their territory this month.

Opposite/Left: Seas of bluebells will be seen in woodlands too this month.

Chaffinches, blackbirds and song thrushes will become more vocal and you might even hear the drum of a great spotted woodpecker.

Local reservoirs may see a blizzard of gulls on colder days as they all fly in to roost.

you might see a couple more pheasants this month. There are thought to be around eight million of the birds in the winter, many reared by gamekeepers. Nearly half of the population are shot.

Strangely you’re likely to see more wildlife in urban areas in February.

It’s a warmer area for wildlife to thrive in and food is sparse in the countryside.

Most of the animals will still be in hibernation around this time of year, which means a great amount of food sources.

Because animals will be into our territory a little more this month, remember to put your birdfeeders out. This will keep them in the area for longer, and it will also give them a vital food source and perhaps a lifeline at this time of year.

A good idea is to put out a nestbox in February too, or maintain an existing one ready for nesting birds. If you’re really interested in birds in your garden, you can buy small cameras to view them in your nestboxes.

Chaffinch You’ll most likely hear a chaffinch before you see one. For their size, they produce an incredibly loud song and varied calls.

Robin The robin is one of the few birds you’ll hear all year round. Its autumn song is distinctly different from its spring calls. In spring, the robin’s calls are for two reasons; defend their territory and attract a mate.

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Weather the Storm Words: Tilly Wilkinson. Photographer: Jessy Jones, 07947 514456, www.jessyjonesphotography.co.uk.

meet our COUPLE

Clare and Will are both local to Lincolnshire and married last year.

Clare who is from Boston but was born in Louth, is a beauty therapist while Will from Boston is an agronomist.

The couple bought a house together in Benington in 2015, and on the day they moved in, Will got down on one knee outside the front door.

They organised the wedding together, rather democratically choosing everything, right down to the flowers. Clare managed everything inside the marquee while Will was in charge of everything outside of it!

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“We decided that we would both play an equal part in planning the wedding,” says Clare. “Will wanted a marquee wedding and because he’s in the farming industry, he had to get a tractor in there somewhere!”

The wedding party rode the trailer of a tractor, sitting on hay bales, to the reception.

The couple decided to travel in a little more style - a Bentley - to and from the church while guests enjoyed canapés at the reception.

“I was allowed to control what the inside of the marquee looked like, and I really enjoyed the planning process,” says Clare.

“I had a totally different image in mind for my dress. I went with my sister to the dress shop and I kept trying on the style I really liked, but it just didn’t suit me. We picked my wedding dress up off one of the hangers,

and we both thought it was awful.”

“However, when I tried it on, it suited me perfectly, and we were both in tears! I knew I had to wear that dress.”

“We had the very best suppliers as well, with no problems. My flowers were from S&A Floral Design. A friend who works with flowers suggested her to me, and she proved to be the kindest lady you could ever meet... her flowers were beautiful too.”

“The caterers local to Boston also did an incredible job while Jessy the photographer and our videographer really captured the day beautifully. The only let down on the day was the weather, as it was quite stormy, but Jessy managed to get a perfect shot of lightning bolts striking just behind us, so even that the weather couldn’t ruin the day!”

“We chose Fishtoft Church because it’s an

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absolutely beautiful church, and close family and friends went to our ceremony. Walking down the aisle and taking my vows with all my favourite people there was really special.”

The sun was shining for the couple in the morning, and Clare remembers seeing coloured beams of sun inside the church over the guests, but soon after that it started to rain.

“Will’s father has a huge garden that they had been working on all summer for the wedding, so it looked beautiful, and the photos did look good although the weather meant they were a little rushed.”

“Our band was called James Bastow & Friends. Will is a big fan of James so he had to have him performing on the day.”

“James is also in another band called Kings & Bears appearing on radio One recently, so it was quite exciting to have him play on our wedding day. Everyone loved the band too; they made sure everyone was up on their feet and dancing!”

“We went on our honeymoon the day after the wedding, taking a trip to the Maldives.

It’s a place I’ve always dreamt of, so to spend a week with my Will relaxing there was incredible. It also tied in nicely with the girl’s school holidays so they stayed with family; everything just happened to fall in place!”

“There’s nothing I would change about the day; I loved all of it! I want to thank all friends, family and suppliers, all those who

“We went on our honeymoon the day after the wedding, taking a trip to the Maldives. It’s a place I’ve always dreamt of so it was a perfect holiday...”

Top: Chocolate Fairy Catering were the caterers for the day.

Left: The couple’s dog even attended the ceremony, wearing a floral collar in celebration!

Bottom/Left: Clare with her bridesmaids, big LOVE letters at her wedding venue, and guests having lots of fun on the day.

Photographer: Jessy Jones, 07947 514456, www.jessyjonesphotography.co.uk.

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Main: Iris Jacquard jersey tunic £55, velvet tregging £45, Kimono top £49.95, north to south sparkle skirt £49.95, all from White Stuff.

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A WINTEr OF

CONTENT The new spring and summer collections from your favourite fashion brands are still a couple of months away, so this month we’re presenting fashions to ensure you can enjoy a winter of content,with knitwear and stylish separates that will endure into spring, too... Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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We’re now in the throes of winter, and whilst the warmer temperatures and sunnier skies of spring are still a couple of months off, at least, you can take heart in the thought that these fashions will warm your body and soul.

We’ve selected knitwear and separates from brands stocked by the area’s leading independent fashion retailers, from White Stuff to Gil Bret, Betty Barclay to Gerry Weber. n

Below: Barbour Crevasse wax jacket £249.

Right: Gerry Weber Casual jacket, pullover and trousers £call.

Opposite Page: Betty Barclay pullover £65, scarf £30, bag £47.95.

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Main: Betty Barclay coat £185, cardigan £80, blouse £75 and trousers £90.

Below: Gerry Weber Casual long cardigan in black and tunic top £call.

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Main: Gil Bret fleece lined tweed coat £299.99.

Above: Betty Barclay white cardigan £90, shirt £30, and jeans £95.

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Main: White Stuff Pretty Swallow jersey tee £69.95, velvet tregging £45, velvet Issy bag £39.95. Fjord gilét £69.95 and Eclectic jersey £49.95.

Below: Gerry Weber jacket, blouse and check trousers £call.

Find Out More: Cherries Ladies Fashions, 6 Pen Street, Boston PE21 6TJ, 01205 354135.

Cindy’s, Bridge Rd, Sutton Bridge, Spalding PE12 9SA, 01406 350961.

Thomas Bell, Bigby Rd, Brigg DN20 8RA, 01652 600690.

Oldrids of Boston, Lincoln, Grantham and Scunthorpe, 01205 361251, www.oldrids.co.uk. www.gerryweber.com, www.whitestuff.com, www.barbour.com, www.bettybarclay.com

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1. HEAVEN

SCENT A heavenly scent this month as we’re reminded of Mugler’s perfume, Alien. A staple scent ideal for evenings with notes of mandarin essence combined with Moroccan jasmine and white amber, 60ml.

Available as EDT and EDP, as well as body crème. rrP £69.00

With Love 2. Signature Scent...

Alford & Hoff debut a new men’s signature scent for Valentine's Day this month.

It’s an aromatic, exotic, warm fragrance from precious rare oils, with golden amber and sweet rum, something rather special for your gentleman this Valentines Day, £80.24.

3. A Natural Palette...

Rodial has created a classic neutral palette we’re sure you’ll love and cherish from day one. Six long-lasting, high pigment shades - that can be worn day to night. Pearlescent and matte shades in a deluxe palette, £35.

4. For Gents...

Treat your gentleman to this aftershave cream-gel that reduces the appearance of hair growth. Tired of shaving daily?

Non-sticky, fast absorbing, it stops pesky stubble rising to the surface, £25.

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH PRODUCTS THAT ARE A WONDERFUL TREAT FOR YOU, OR A THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR YOUR PARTNER. JOHN ROHNAN-WHARFF PICKS HIS FAVOURITES...

5. Caviar Luxe...

This month, supplement that romantic glass of champagne with your loved one with some caviar, too.

Don’t serve this on blinis, though; it’s British brand SkinChemist’s nutritious, mattifying and age-restoring, caviar based moisturiser. Designed to reignite the skin’s natural health and glow thanks to the combination of marine complex, neroli oil and sea buckthorn fruit oil. Treat your loved one with an extraordinary creation, designed to make you feel like an oligarch! £109.

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We have years of experience and many hundreds of cases under our belts of delighted men and women whose lives have been transformed with the restoration of their teeth and smiles.

It’s about restoring function to enable you to do the things that most people with a full set of healthy teeth take for granted: biting on a crisp, juicy apple or cutting into a succulent steak.

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Lincolnshire charity Home-Start recently hosted its fundraising ball at Woodhall Spa’s Dower House Hotel, attended by over 70 people. The event included a three course meal, a live band, a raffle and more.

Home-Start is a charity which supports families across the county who have at least one young child, and find themselves struggling to cope with the demands of parenthood because of, for example, post-natal depression, bereavement, relationship breakdowns, illness, disability and so on. Home-Start provides support at both family groups and to families in their own home. n For more information on the condition, see www.homestartlincolnshire.co.uk.

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IF YOU’RE SEEKING A PREMIUM SUV WITH GREAT HANDLING AND A LUXURIOUS INTERIOR, RANGE ROVER SPORT HAS REMAINED A PEERLESS CLASS LEADER SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN 2005. NOW THOUGH, THERE’S A SUAVE NEW CONTENDER SNAPPING AT ITS HEELS, FROM MASERATI - A BRAND THAT MANY HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT. CAN MASERATI’S NEW LEVANTE SPEARHEAD A RESURGENCE FOR THE ITALIAN BRAND? Words: Rob Davis.

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Think of a premium brand in the motoring world and the usual names of Mercedes, Audi and BMW come to mind. Latterly, Tesla has made in-roads into the sector, too, albeit with a niche electric car lineup.

And now, there’s another brand seeking to steal sales from the Germans too. Maserati was established just before the first world war in Bologna. It’s now based in Modena, and is owned by Fiat. Since being put into liquidation in the 1970s, and with a couple more changes in ownership, it’s remained a niche brand, producing exotic sports cars which never quite managed to sell in volume.

2010 saw Fiat, Alfa romeo and Abarth enter into a partnership designed to inject new life into the brand. This time around, Maserati is seeking to sell its cars in volume whilst simultaneously exploiting the exotic, smooth Italian feel of its brand.

2014 was a record sales year for the company, with the launch of a mid-size executive saloon designed to take on the BMW 5-Series, and 2017 is set to be an even greater year thanks to this new model, the Levante, designed to capitalise on the luxury SuV market.

It’s aimed squarely at the range rover Sport, BMW X5, Mercedes ML and Audi q7.

Three models are available from launch; a 3.0V6 with 500Nm of torque, and an ‘S’ model with the same engine tuned to 580Nm torque. There’s also the model that anyone in their right mind will opt for; a 3.0 V6 diesel which offers 600Nm torque, plus 126

the ability to reach 60mph in 6.9 seconds; 143mph flat out. Economy is just shy of 40mpg, and whilst the petrol engines are a bit quicker, the performance gains are negligible when offset with the fuel consumption penalty.

Levante is a five seater five door SuV with an eight speed automatic gearbox making driving easy, and full time four wheel drive as standard. Also included is air suspension and adaptive dampers, cruise control, electrically adjustable leather seats, electric mirrors, climate control, power tailgate and DAB radio.

The kit list may seem generous, but with sat nav, heated seats, parking sensors, reversing camera or 360° view camera and adaptive cruise control all on the options list, and an

“LEVANTE IS A FIVE SEATER FIVE DOOR SUV WITH AN EIGHT SPEED AUTOMATIC GEARBOX AND FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AS STANDARD...”

Above: There are three variants of Levante - two petrols and a diesel.

We’d stick with the latter for a good compromise between performance and economy.

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asking price of nearly £45,000, the price can soon mount up when you spec your Levante to the same level as a range rover Sport, upon which all of the above come standard.

If you’re seeking to give your Levante a fancy makeover, however, there’s a choice of yellow, red, blue, silver or black brakes, black or silver wheels, plus a slew of metallic micatallic, pearlescent and ‘metallescent(?)’ paints, plus five interior wood finishers and the option of carbon-effect trim too.

Inside, you can choose from three seat and dashboard leathers, contrast stitching and three headlining colours. The upshot is a car that’s easily customisable, but with tasteful options rather than black design packs and contrast roofs which can make other SuVs look distinctly urban.

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greater angles of approach and departure and better ground clearance, making it rather more suitable off-road. Levante’s party piece of being able to raise its air suspension 40mm to tip-toe over mucky ground seems a bit weak in comparison.

In urban environments, Levante may look exotic, with its bulges, curves and muscular shape. However, in our part of the world, and in our country, Levante’s road-biased setup may make the range rover a better option.

Levante is exotic, with sporty styling, a smart interior and modern technology.

If this is an example of what Maserati is set to be in 2017 and beyond, it’s a promising precedent, especially for the executive saloon sector. However, when it comes to SuVs, and in our county, a 4x4 that can tackle rougher ground than the Levante is a must, and for that, only one badge will suffice range rover! n

Maserati Levante 3.0V6 Diesel

Price: £44,816.

Engine: 3.0 V6 diesel, 8-speed automatic (275HP) Economy: 39.3mpg (combined), 34.4mpg (urban) 189g/CO2.

Top Speed: 143mph; 0-60mph 6.9secs.

Equipment: Cruise control, electric seats, leather seats, electric windows and mirrors, DAB radio, climate control, power tailgate.

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