< PreviousHow did it feel to walk down the aisle?Paul: “I was very nervous, and of course she had to be late to makea statement, which didn’t help!”Vicky: “I always get the giggles at moment like this but I just aboutmanaged to hold them in. By the time we got to the vows, though, itwas deadly serious because we meant every word.”What was the thinking behind your dress?Vicky: “As I was getting married slightly later in life I wantedsomething understated, albeit with a bit of bling. That’s why I chosean off the shoulder ivory dress with Organza overlay and diamantedetailing. Both our sisters were bridesmaids and wanted somethingsophisticated, so we went for long silver dresses with diamantedetailing at one hip.”What moments really stick in the memory?Vicky: “Undoubtedly the biggest moment was when the Rolls brokedown! My dad immediately began to roll up his sleeves and almostgot as far as looking under the bonnet, much to my mum’s horror! Inthe end, though, we were back on the road after a few minutes.”Where did you go for your honeymoon?Paul: “We went to Club Tarhan in Turkey, which was absolutelybeautiful. An added bonus is that we met some amazing people whowe’ve managed to keep in touch with now we’re back in the UK.”Who were the people who helped most?Vicky: “Both our families were amazing and were really proud tohave joined together. Cindy and Carol at Walcot made sureeverything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. Wedidn’t find out the name of the lady who made the cake but it wasabsolutely fantastic. My friend Leanne made a fabulous job of my hairand I’m particularly grateful to the boys who took Paul to the CostaBrava for his stag do and got him back in one piece!”How are you finding married life?Vicky: “It’s absolutely fabulous! Nothing’s really changed, though –we’ve always been a good team and keep each other grounded, andwe’ve always understood we were meant to be together.”70 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWEDDINGSPHOTOS: MARK APPLEBY PHOTOGRAPHY062-074:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:00 Page 9*ZIV[\WV0ITT0W\MTQ[PW[\QVO\PM[XMK\IK]TIZ?QV\MZ?MLLQVO.IaZMWV;I\]ZLIa \PIVL;]VLIa \P2IV]IZaIU XU.ZMMMV\ZaWV\PMLIa,Q[KW^MZ4QVKWTV[PQZM¼[ÅVM[\?MLLQVO.IaZM[PW_KI[QVOIKWUXTM\MZIVOMWN?MLLQVO[MZ^QKM[IVL[]XXTQMZ[<PQ[ZMITTaQ[\PM¹WVM[\WX[PWXºNWZITTaW]Z_MLLQVOVMML[<PMZM_QTTJMINIV\I[\QKXZQbMLZI__Q\P[]XMZJXZQbM[QVKT]LQVOIWVMVQOP\[\Ia_Q\PLQVVMZJMLIVLJZMISNI[\WZILMTQKQW][;]VLIaT]VKPNWZ\_WI\\PMT]`]ZQW][*ZIV[\WV0ITT0W\MT<PM[\IZXZQbM_QTTJMINZMM_MMS¼[IKKWUUWLI\QWVI\IÅ^M[\IZZM[WZ\QV[W]\PMZV;XIQV;PW]TLaW]_Q[P\WM`PQJQ\I\\PQ[\MZZQÅK?MLLQVO;PW_XTMI[MKWV\IK\ZM[MZ^I\QWV[WV ! ___JZIV[\WVPITTKWU.16-,1616/È;8)È+76.-:-6+-*)69=-<16/Spectacular Winter Wedding Fayre 062-074:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:00 Page 10Sunday3rdMarch& Sunday 13thOctober2013 11am – 4pmUnder the lights of Lincoln Cathedral explore the first Bailgate Wedding Fayre. Walk along Lincoln’s cobbled streets to discover the city’s best wedding venues and stunning grounds, plus a sample of Lincolnshire’s best wedding suppliers. Florists • wedding dresses • mother of the bride dresses • formal menswear • photographers • vehicle hire • cateringA magical setting with everything all in one place.www.bailgateweddingfayre.co.ukweddings@bailgateweddingfayre.co.ukCastle Hotel • Lincoln Hotel • White Hart Hotel • Charlotte House Hotel • The Old Palace Hotel • Lincoln Castle Cathedral Centre • Judges Lodgings • The County Assembly Rooms062-074:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:00 Page 11LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73WEDDINGSSetting the sceneUnder the lights of Lincoln Cathedral,explore the first Bailgate Wedding Fayre.Held on Sunday 3rd March, between 11amand 4pm, you can walk along Lincoln’scobbled streets to discover the city bestwedding venues and stunning grounds,plus sample Lincolnshire’s best weddingsuppliers.It’s certainly the case that your weddingday will be one of the most important daysin your life and the traders and venues ofLincoln’s Bailgate are here to ensure it isperfect in every way. Lincoln is a stunningcity, with its world class heritage and jaw-dropping architecture making the perfectbackdrop for those all-importantphotographs.Over the course of the Fayre you’ll beable to visit some stunning venues. Theseinclude the luxurious Castle Hotel, built onthe site of the old Roman Forum whereyou can reach out and touch the secondcentury Mint Wall. The Lincoln Hotel hasbeen a part of local life for generations andthe sixties building has recently beenrestored to mix retro style withsophistication.The White Hart Hotel emphasises thehistory apparent in the area as it has beenwelcoming guests for over six hundredyears, with contemporary styling adding amodern touch. Charlotte House Hotel revelsin its beautiful surroundings, the eight acresof landscaped gardens including the SirJoseph Banks tropical conservatory.The Old Palace, from where the photoof the Cathedral you see on this page wastaken, was the residence of the Bishops ofLincoln in the Victorian era and offers asense of sumptuous elegance, as does theCounty Assembly Rooms which date back250 years. Lincoln Castle, the JudgesLodgings and the Cathedral Centre,meanwhile, speak from themselves when itcomes to history.As our map illustrates, there surely can’tbe more history and quality in such acompact area – meaning wherever you goon Bailgate you’re guaranteed a wonderfulsetting.As well as these top venues, localsuppliers are on hand to. They’re peoplewho really know how to make your dayspecial, and exactly as you want it to be. Avisit to the Bailgate Wedding Fayre whenplanning your wedding is time well spent.Find out more atwww.bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk.The Lincoln Cathedral makes a stunningbackdrop to the first Bailgate Wedding Fayrein MarchWhat could be more attractivethan planning your wedding inthe beautiful surroundings ofLincoln’s Bailgate?062-074:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:01 Page 12weddingyourAn inspirational venue for weddings and receptionsLLLLLLLINCOLNwww.theoldpalace.orgLocated in the historic quarter of Lincoln, The Old Palace, a THNUPÄJLU[=PJ[VYPHULYHOV\ZLPZVULof the most charismatic and impressive wedding venues in Lincolnshire.The Old Palace combines the comfort and elegance of the former Palace of Lincoln’s bishops in an unparalleled setting with stunning views of the Cathedral and surrounding countryside.•To see all that The Old Palace has to offer and brides’ experiences of their weddings at The Old Palace, please visit the website.062-074:Layout 1 7/12/12 14:01 Page 13LINCOLNSHIRETODAY75FARM & COUNTRY LINK - FARM MANAGEMENTAgriculture has made an enormous contribution toLincolnshire’s economic success for generations – you onlyhave to remember how much food comes from the countydirect to supermarket shelves and dinner plates across the UK.That’s still the case today, but the importance for the region isensuring innovation and a steady influx of new recruits keepthe sector relevant and reactive to new tastes andrequirements.With this in mind, a Lincolnshire landowners’ group hasbeen in rural economy talks with farmers, landowners,business and Church leaders – all of whom have a stronginterest in ensuring the sector remains vibrant. The CountryLand and Business Association meeting was held recently atLangleys solicitors in Lincoln and focused on topical issuessuch as the Greater Lincolnshire Local Nature Partnership, treedisease, tourism, planning policy, rural crime and in particular,the importance of agriculture and local food production.Tim Isaac, CLA East Deputy Director, says, “The talks were agreat opportunity to bring together those with a realunderstanding of rural Lincolnshire. It was a highly productivecoming together of minds and it was clear that agriculturecontinues to be the mainstay of Lincolnshire’s rural economy.There was general agreement that with the right policyframework in place, farming can deliver on many of the social,environmental and economic challenges that lay ahead.”One of the major challenges for the farming sector hasalways been to introduce new talent to the sector. While asteady stream of new recruits are arriving in the industry – andthe work of the Young Farmers Clubs and the University ofLincoln’s Riseholme College can’t be underestimated – farmore are required to ensure the entire sector isn’t completelydevastated in a decade or so when much of the existingworkforce retires. The other benefit of introducing new talentto the sector is that they are increasingly aware of the changesto the agricultural landscape, with the need to work safely andintroduce new concepts in renewable energy major priorities.To this end, the Lincolnshire farmers’ cooperativeWoldmarsh have launched their new Agronomy Academy, a77 Growing forthe futureIncreased innovation and an influx of new talent should helpLincolnshire’s agricultural sector reach its full potentialA Country Land and Business Association meeting was held recently atLangleys in Lincoln and focused on a host of topical issues075-077:Layout 1 10/12/12 09:28 Page 1NRH EngineeringManufacturer of High QualityAgricultural MachineryWe are manufacturers of the NRH rangeof British built agricultural farm machineryWe now also carry out general fabrication and manufacture bespoke machineryVisit us at www.nrh-engineering.co.ukWhatever your requirements, call us, we will be happy to help...Call us now on 01759 318 775 Come and see us at The Airfield, Seaton Ross, York YO42 4NFLookingfor home, motor orbusiness insurance?We have local experts in offices across Lincolnshire.Why not call us today to see what we can do for you?Horncastle01507 522345www.nfumutual.co.ukAgent of The National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited.We do right by youLooking for agreat gift idea?Lincolnshire Today’s gift subscription foronly £27.55 with free deliveryCall 01472 310301or visit www.lincolnshiretoday.net/341Fantastic free giveaways Mouth watering festive recipes What to wear Lincolnshire after dark Great gift solutionswww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE£2.60 DECEMBER 2012£2.60 DECEMBER 2012WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETAll you want for ChristmasAll you want for ChristmasFantastic free giveaways Mouth watering festive recipes What to wear Lincolnshire after dark Great gift solutionsWISHING ALL OUR READERS A MERRY CHRISTMASLincolnshireAfter DarkWhere to go, who tosee, what to wearRememberingOur Heroes The county's wartimeconnectionsChristmas isComingYour completesurvival guidewww.blmgroup.co.ukwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE£2.60 NOVEMBER 2012£2.60 NOVEMBER 2012WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETUnmistakablyLincolnshireUnmistakablyLincolnshireLincolnshireAfter DarkWhere to go, who tosee, what to wearRememberingOur Heroes The county's wartimeconnectionsChristmas isComingYour completesurvival guide1st 3issues only£1075-077:Layout 1 10/12/12 09:28 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY77FARM & COUNTRY LINK - FARM MANAGEMENTnew initiative led by Patrick Stephenson of NIAB TAG, theNational Institute of Agricultural Botany. Heather Claridge,Woldmarsh’s Business Manager, says, “James Allis and I metwith Nick Watson and Patrick Stephenson of NIAB TAG and itsoon became clear that both parties have similar ambitions insupporting the younger farming generation. By focusing theAcademy on the 18-39 age group, we aim to ensurecontinued development for those at the earlier stages of theirfarming career”.Woldmarsh see the future of the industry as beinginextricably linked to a well informed and enthusiasticyounger generation, and as James Allis points out, “This is atremendous opportunity to be guided by one of the mostrespected agronomists in the UK.”As well as bringing a new generation into the sector, thechallenge for the agricultural sector in Lincolnshire is locatingnew sources of funding. Indeed throughout 2012, confidencein the sector has been particularly fragile, especially when itcomes to investment. The CLA/Smiths Gore Rural EconomyIndex registered a huge fall in confidence among the farmingsector during the course of the year – while there was a netbalance of 26% in those surveyed who felt confident abouttheir business over the following twelve months in the firstpart of 2012, by the end of the second quarter that hadcollapsed to just a 1% net balance.CLA East director Nicola Currie says, “These findings clearlyhighlight how damaged the rural economy is becoming dueto low confidence and investment. The Eurozone crisis, higherinput costs, slow or no broadband and weak consumerconfidence are some of the factors hitting confidence intrading conditions with the inability to secure capital fundingthe main reason for lack of investment. The Government muststrive to reduce redtape, relax planningrules and improve accessto broadband if the ruraleconomy is to recover.”The recent changes to theplanning laws do suggest thingscould be changing – Planning MinisterNick Boles, himself a Lincolnshire MP, has discussed howdevelopment could be made much easier and the PrimeMinister also caused something of a stir when he suggestedthat judicial review applications would, in the future, costmore, with less time put aside to apply and fewer chances toappeal, with a maximum of two appeals instead of the four atpresent. The thinking is that this would encourage morepeople to develop without tying them up in red tape.Meanwhile across Lincolnshire, more work is going aheadto assist the sector obtain the cash they require. East LindseyDistrict Council, for example, now run the Rural DevelopmentGrant Fund, which is designed to support the rural areas ofEast Lindsey and provide new opportunities in the moresparsely populated areas, where economic activity is low.Grants of up to £50,000 are available and projects supportedinclude those that increase investment, support the creationof new businesses including development of social enterprisesand other business support that will create local employmentin the form of apprenticeships. The panel meet quarterlyevery February, May, August and November to assess andapprove applications Schemes such as this should bring some confidence to anindustry that occasionally needs a helping hand – and ensureit meets its huge potential.“TheGovernmentmust strive to reduce red tape, relax planningrules and improve access tobroadband if the rural economy is torecover.”CLA East directorNicola Currie075-077:Layout 1 10/12/12 09:28 Page 378 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFARM & COUNTRY LINK - LAMMAThe ever-increasing popularity of the LAMMA Showamong the UK farming community – and increasinglythose from other parts of the world – has, in the past fewyears, led to a tremendous increase in both visitor andexhibitor numbers. For LAMMA 2013, over eight hundredexhibitors have booked stand space for the event, whichwill take place on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17thJanuary at the Newark Showground – right on the borderbetween Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. From the outset, the primary aim of the LAMMA Showwas to offer a low-cost shop window for smallmanufacturers to display their products. More than thirtyyears later, this is still the case and the success of thispolicy is evident from the large number of smallcompanies, from all parts of the country, taking part.Combine this fact with the presence of all the majorplayers in the farm machinery, equipment and servicessectors, and it becomes evident why so many farmingdecision-makers, from all parts of the UK and from furtherafield, view the LAMMA Show as an important date to setthe agenda for the new year.LAMMA’s growing reputation and popularity has meantthat, over recent years, the character of the Show hasevolved from being predominantly focused on arablemachinery, parts and workshop equipment, to one whichnow includes a wide range of horticultural, amenity andlivestock equipment, as well as green energy products,seed suppliers, agro-chemical and farm management andfinancial advisory services. The rise and rise of renewable energy over recent yearshas certainly had an impact on our part of the world –indeed, Lincolnshire has regularly been considered one ofthe areas most likely to benefit from the increased interestin the sector such is its wide open spaces – so LAMMAshould provide valuable food for thought for those lookingto make their first steps into this potentially lucrative area.In addition, a number of companies specialising inrecycling and construction equipment will be anattraction, not just to the professionals in that sector, butalso farmers seeking ideas for diversification projects. Inaddition, a large number of companies will be announcingtheir new products for 2013 at the Show.Those who wish to take the opportunity should networkshould also benefit from the growth of LAMMA. Theincreased diversity of exhibits has attracted visitors from allregions of the UK and a number of trade representativesfrom across Europe and as far afield as India, China andAustralia are expected to visit the Show. As well as providing food for thought, LAMMA alsoplays a valuable role in raising cash for charity. At lastyear’s event, over £18,600 was collected for theLincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, makinga major contribution to their efforts to keep theirhelicopters flying and helping those in great difficulties.The ever increasing popularity of the LAMMA Showindicates that it’s now placed high on the list of leadingevents for professionals in the agricultural and associatedindustries. Though many visitors have attended for manyyears – some, indeed, have visited all 31 shows – theorganisers certainly extend an especially cordial invitationto those who have yet to attend.As an added incentive to early birds, the car parks willopen at 6am and visitors arriving between 6.30am and8am will be able to enjoy a full English breakfast at adiscounted price. Additionally, the Show will officiallyopen at 7.30am on both Wednesday 16th and Thursday17th. As in previous years, both admission to the Showand car parking are free of charge.For more information about LAMMA 2013, visitwww.lammashow.co.uk.LAMMA SHOWcontinues to set growth recordsThe UK’s leading farm machinery equipment and services show returns to theNewark Showground in January078-079:Layout 1 7/12/12 12:47 Page 1078-079:Layout 1 7/12/12 12:47 Page 2Next >