< Previouswas England Golf Junior ChampionClub Tournament which was heldat the club in their centenary yearof 2007. The club benefits from avery active and competitivemembership with thriving men’s,ladies, senior and junior sections, allof which run successful competitionsboth for club members and visitors. However the club does not onlyprovide a first class golf course. Thefacilities, both practice and social, meanthat whatever you are looking for from amembership, Spalding Golf Club is ableto deliver. The 12 bay driving range andshort game area provides outstandingpractice facilities for members visitors andsocieties as well as opportunities foranyone wishing to get into the game oranyone wishing to improve to benefitfrom a lesson with one of the clubs twoqualified PGA Professionals.Club Manager and Head PGAProfessional Chris Huggins said: “SpaldingGolf Club offer the ‘complete package.’We have a course which is has anoutstanding layout and with the currentimprovements taking place, we willundoubtedly hold big county and nationalevents in the future. We also benefit fromoutstanding bar and catering facilities withour Steward having been at the club forover 25 years as well as a well-stocked golfSpaldingGolf ClubFounded in 1907, Spalding Golf Club isundoubtedly an “Oasis in The Fens”. The course has changed dramaticallysince its inception, and it continues toimprove as it moves into its 110th year.The golf course is currently goingthrough a £100,000 bunker renovationproject with every bunker on the coursebeing repositioned and redesigned, proofthat it is a progressive club looking tomove forward not only on the course butthrough a range of membershipopportunities and practice facilities whichare the envy of many within the county. Spalding Golf Club has for many yearsbeen seen as one of the premier clubswithin Lincolnshire, however they are notrelying on this to ensure they are here foranother hundred years. The club haverecently approved a four year businessplan which will take the club forward inits goal of being the preferred club ofchoice by members, societies and greenfees in Lincolnshire and theirneighbouring counties. The 18 hole par 72 parkland golfcourse is a challenge to golfers of allabilities. The course is surrounded on allsides by water the River Glen or the BlueGowt Drain, meaning that on certainholes water plays a big part in the designand playability of the course. At just over6500 yards, the course has been selectedto host many county, regional andnational events. The highlight of whichshop stocking all the major brands.” He added: “You need look no furtherthan Spalding Golf Club to satisfy all yourgolfing needs, whether this be gettingstarted, to society days and socialmembership through to corporatemembership. All will receive a very warmwelcome.”If you would like to be part of thisprogressive Golf Club there are manymembership opportunities available. Theyare currently offering from 1st January2017, 15 months membership for theprice of 12. If you would like more information onthis offer or the club, membership, societiesor corporate golf please call the office andquote SGCLTJ17 on 01775 680386 (option2) and ask for Maria or Chris. You can alsofollow the club on twitter @spalding__GCor Spalding GC on Facebook.10 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY10_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:39 Page 1www.larkfleethomes.co.ukPrices and information correct at time of going to print. Images are for illustrative purposes only.2414 1216Bourne Sales Office(off Bourne Bypass roundabout) West Road, Bourne PE10 0LB 07825 275820 Sales Office open daily 10am - 5pmin aNEW HOMEStart The New YearHousebuilder of the Year 2016Bourne Heights, BourneA development of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes.4 bedroom detached home. For only £336,995 The Bath4 bedroom detached home. For only £259,995 The Redcar5 bedroom detached home. For only £437,500 The Thirsk3 bedroom terrace homes. From only £180,995 The Chester3 bedroom semi-detached homes. From only £181,995 The NewburyRESERVE TODAY!Call us about this weeks deals and incentives.11_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:39 Page 112_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:40 Page 1Help to Buy13_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:40 Page 114 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESCountry HouseSplendourRaithby Manor is the home of LincolnshireToday readers Graham and Sharon Kimsey,and is a magnificent period style home whichhas been built to provide all the luxuries of amodern property, but with the character andgrand proportions of a fine country house. They bought the property in 2014 aftermoving away from Skegness, where they hadlived close to their place of work. Graham’sbusiness manufactures car mats and has doneso for twenty-seven years, yet after a longstint in Skegness the family felt like a changewas in order and set their sights on RaithbyManor. “When we bought the property thebuild was nice but a little tired,” Grahamexplains, “We decided that a completerenovation was necessary, from large-scalechanges in some rooms to new paint andcarpets in others.” The goal was to give theproperty a new lease on life, and such hascertainly been achieved with how it looksnow. The property entices visitors with a shortdrive through impressive gates into itsglorious grounds and sitting in such a primelocation with its landscaped gardens theproperty has fabulous views overlooking itsown wooded areas, a walled garden, tenniscourt, stable block, and a self-containedAnnexe. Entering the grand entrance hall, your eyesare either drawn upwards to the doubleheight ceiling and minstrel gallery or throughto the main living area of the home whichcomprises: reception room, sitting room, afamily room with study and a dining roomplus an excellent split level kitchen/breakfastroom, all of which open onto an elevatedIf you are luckyenough to findyourself wendingyour way throughthe LincolnshireWolds aroundSpilsby, you maycome across RaithbyManor, a propertywith unique vistas ofverdant countryside. 14-17_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:42 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY15HOMESterrace with stunning views.The kitchen is especially noteworthy with oak finisheddoors and granite work surfaces making a bold statement.The arched sash window also makes a great feature. Thedining room with its marble fireplace and large sashwindows adds to the air of opulence and as our tour takesus to the lower floor we discover a twenty foot games andutility room, complete with its own snooker table! “One room that we love particularly is what we call thesnug room,” Graham says. “It’s the room with thewooden panelling and for whatever reason, we all findourselves gravitating there in the evenings, often just to sitdown and chat.”The main living area seems a perfect setting during thesummer or winter months, but if a cosier environment issought, the separate sitting room must provide the perfectcomplement and, needless to say, in keeping with much16 Á14-17_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:43 Page 216 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESof this architecturally impressive house, the sittingrooms, are just as well appointed. Indeed, throughoutthe house the furniture has been perfectly matched tothe style and function of each room.Of course our tour wouldn’t be complete without avisit to the galleried landing and the bedrooms leadingoff. At the top of the landing there’s a lovely elevated viewfrom the hall window and a window seat offers theperfect touch for this area. Continuing this property’s wow factor is the masterbedroom, which has a bank of bespoke fitted wardrobesand matching drawers, which curve around to create awindow seat. Another nice touch is the walk-in dressingarea and the en suite bathroom, which, as we come toexpect is clearly of the highest quality. The other bedrooms are just as attentively designed, ascan be seen from the second bedroom which has its ownen suite shower room and the two further bedroomswhich share a family bathroom.Raithby Manor has a surprising amount of space whichhas been used creatively to get the best out of it. Itsfeatures of tall symmetrical sash windows and loftyceilings, creating a highly elegant, staggeringly spaciousand stylish family home and the luxurious materials usedthroughout are a testament to the couple.Adding to the appeal of living here are several differentgardens to the front and rear of the property, whichFOR THATOLD FASHIONEDPERSONAL SERVICEBRIGG BEDSCome visit our showroom at Princes Street, Brigg, DN20 8HGTel: (01652) 651828 Email: briggbeds@hotmail.co.ukwww.briggbeds.co.uk10% OFFVOUCHER**OFFER TO BE USED ONLY ONCEPER CUSTOMERSUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS14-17_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:43 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY17HOMESfeature many specimen trees and thegrounds to the east of the Manor wherelawns gently slope down to a picturesquelake, with more vistas of the Woldsbeyond. Other features such as a hard tennis courttucked away in a walled garden and threetimber stables, a tack room and a workshopmake it an excellent choice for those wholike the outdoor life or like to entertain andinterested readers might be pleased todiscover that the property is currently onthe market with Hunters Turner Evans,Skegness office - www.hunters.com 01507 462336info@riggallsremovals.co.ukwww.riggallsremovals.co.ukA Family Business ProudlyCelebrating Over 60 YearsOf Removals & Storage14-17_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:43 Page 418-21_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:44 Page 1HOMESlivingAs the focal point of interior design, the living room is intended to make a statement.Though not exclusively, guests will typically walk through the living room before any other inthe house, and first impressions really do count. A poorly decorated living space can mire anotherwise impeccably designed home. Although TV’s are getting bigger, they are also getting smarter, meaning that you can doaway with many of the boxes that can clutter stands and sideboards. Or do away with the TVentirely and opt instead for a sound system. With supermarkets now selling vinyl LPs, it’s neverbeen easier to get back into buying physical records, or awaken an untapped passion. There’s no golden rule to décor or design here, but our advice would be drawing from awide pool of influences. Mixing it up with rustic and new, stately and industrial, will create astyle that’s completely your own, and you’ll have better living space for it. The New Year mightbe the time for rejuvenating the body, but the house could also do with a fresh perspective. EasyWith the vinyl resurgence, a living room is starting to lookstranger without a vinyl player and this functional unit from Cubitis suited for the novice or seasoned collector. 20 ÁLINCOLNSHIRETODAY1918-21_Layout 1 16/12/2016 10:44 Page 2Next >