< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGThe all-new ATS is the long-awaited successor to theoriginal GT, that 54 years ago was thought of as the besttechnical manifestation of Gran Turismo styling.To understand what the present day ATS is about, wemust spool back to the start. In 1961, regardless of Ferrariwinning the Formula 1 World Championship, dark shadowshad formed over the Maranello plant and a bunch ofworkers were made redundant. The path back to triumph for these ex-employees was forthem to build an innovative Gran Turismo. So, 1962 sawwork that created the Formula 1 ATS (meaning AutomobiliTurismo e Sport) and an all-new Gran Turismo, progressiveand exquisite, the first with a mid-mounted powerplant.ATS was on the grid at the start of the Formula1 WorldChampionship. The car showed ability, but a shortage ofresources had thwarted reliability. So, by 1963 the teamhad to leave Formula 1. But in the meantime, the ATS2500 GT was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show – andglobal media coverage was positive.Aimed at a wealthy clientele (costing 5 million lire - aflabbergasting price for the 1960s) orders for the 2500 GTwere received from rich, impassioned people. Alas, only 12ATS GTThe all-new70-71_Layout 1 13/12/2017 13:12 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY71COUNTY MOTORINGmodels were built, but a pure-bred like that found a wayto be remembered.The result is that half a century later, ATS is back – butit’s far from a wistful undertaking: at the root is anauthentic company, a small automaker, based near Turin. The 2017 ATS GT is exquisite outside and in, with amid-mounted twin-turbo V8, capable of excellentperformance, driving the best chassis arrangementoffered by today’s technology. The V8 thrusts the ATSfrom 0-60mph in 3.0 seconds, and on to 206mph.As a bona fide supercar, the ATS GT uses compoundmaterials and superior alloys. What’s more, carbon fibre isused in the bodywork, cabin and chassis, leading to ablend of lightness and strength.It’s not simply about emotionless tech, though. It’sabout the detail, craftsmanship, and awesome innovation.And because the ATS GT is being made to order in limitednumbers, the car’s materials, colours and finishingtouches can be tailored according to personal taste.The 21 century ATS GT costs £1.1 million. But it’s aninvestment – an automotive work of art, not just a big-ticket toy. 70-71_Layout 1 13/12/2017 13:12 Page 272 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSOCIAL SCENEYoung Farmers BallSpringfield’s in Spalding played host to the Young Farmers Ball last month, in which the themewas “Best of British” and helped raise awareness for local farming and the importance ofsourcing from British farmers. With music, drink and food all night, the event was a huge success. CALLING ALL EVENT ORGANISERSIf you are holding an event and would like one of our photographers to come alongplease contact Michael Fisher at m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk72_Layout 1 13/12/2017 12:32 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73CARINGThe winter months can be difficult onthe older generation, not only withcolder weather than has been seen indecades snapping in, but also withattention drawn to how many elderlypeople spend the holiday period inisolation. Figures showed that over half amillion elderly Britons feel lonelier onChristmas Day than any other, while over375,000 over-75’s will be spending theday alone. Of these 41% wished they hadsomeone to spend the day with, and thatwas only those who felt confidentenough to admit that. In reality, thefigure is probably much higher, and willsurely strike again come New Year’s Day,where many people will be lookingforward to the year ahead, yet some willbe stuck at home alone.It’s easy to blame their isolation onterrible family – saying either that theymust not be doing enough; they mustnot care about their older family. This isnot always the case, however. In manycases this is a result of dwindling socialcircles, as time, illness or infirmity claimsthose they once held close. Many elderlypeople still have their pride as well, anddon’t wish to be a burden to others,which only makes the time alone all theworse. It’s not uncommon for people tonot tell others as they do not wish toappear a burden and so families may becompletely unaware of just how lonelytheir relatives are. A report by `Friends of the Elderly`(FOTE) shows that the issue is onlyexpected to get worse as the number ofpeople above the age of 80 within theUK is expected to increase by 50% as wereach the year 2030. This increase likelycomes about as a result of improvedhealth and medical care but will mean anever increasing burden on local budgetsas councils and homes attempt to meetthe demand. One aspect in which people are tryingto solve the issue of loneliness is byembracing technological advancements© Shutterstock / Rusian GuzovGrowing oldgracefullyIt can be easy to grow old andfeel like the world isn’t thesame anymore, but there arethings that can be done tomake life easier. Take a littletime to consider that beforedismissing those golden years. 74 Ágracefully73-75_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:28 Page 174 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCARINGthat can help combat that, namely socialmedia such as Facebook and Twitter, butalso long-distance chat services such asSkype. Although face to face contact isalways considered more effective andbetter for our health, there’s no denyingthe benefits of being able to both seeand chat with a family member ondemand. The problem currently is thatthere are too many elderly people whodo not know how to use such material,and many more who refuse to learn. Forsome it might be tradition orconservatism, but teaching an ageingfamily member how to make use of theinternet can help bolster theirindependence. Again, the report from FOTE showsthat although we live in a world wheremore people are connected, even by2030 it is expected that only 90% or soof elderly people will know how to use orhave access to internet. So it’s clear thatthere is still room for improvement. There are other ways technology canhelp however, and much of this comes interm of future-proofing the home so thatpeople can remain independent even intheir old age. Everyone will be familiarwith stair lifts, of course, but other smarttechnology can also help. Google orAmazon’s various “Smart Home Units”can be activated by voice and can allowpeople to change music, TV channels, oreven contact family and order foodwithout having to move about too much.Other investments can see doorsanswered remotely, including cameraslinking to an iPad so that the resident cansee who is at the door before theyanswer.It’s important to catalogue each taskthat might become more difficult withage, and what steps one can take to fixthem. Perhaps the most obvious problemis that of staircases, particularly if they areused commonly. Bathing can be anotherdifficult task as a person gets older.Getting into and out of a bath can be aninconvenient enough task whatever yourage, and the matter is only made worse ifthe floor is wet or slippery. But for aperson with more brittle bones andslower reflexes, even the act of taking abath can be fraught with risk. This isanother aspect however for which thereare various solutions. With a wide rangeof mobility baths and showers availableon the market, many of which include adoor which opens to allow a person tosimply `walk into` their bath, rather thanclimb in. There are many more such simpletricks, which may be expensive but canmean a world of difference when itcomes to remaining independent andkeeping hold of the assets you love. It’salways best to speak to a professionalabout them, not only because they cansuggest what might be best, but alsobecause they will have served othercustomers before and might thereforebe able to spot some other aspects thatmight be troubling as mobilitydecreases, but which might have easyworkarounds. People have been growing old forthousands of years now, and there areoptions available to make it easier – sothere’s no reason for anyone to feel like aburden for asking. The human race hasgotten very good at making things easierfor ourselves, and that hasn’t changedhere.© Shutterstock / Elena Rostunova73-75_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:28 Page 2Liveyour life, with supportwhen youneed itGreat Supported Sheltered HousingWinchester House, 22 Pelham Road,Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 4SUTel: 01472 241 605Email: abbeyfield-grimsby@abbeyfield.comwww.abbeyfield.comAbbeyfield have 60 years’ experience of providing greatcare and housing. Our Supported Housing services aredesigned to help you lead your life your way and offersecurity, independence and peace of mind.The Abbeyfield Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Society isan independent charity run by a Board of enthusiasticvolunteer Trustees. 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Thefree exhibition, made up of fifty newpaintings and drawings, is the result ofGeorge Shaw’s two and a half years asthe National Gallery’s Rootstein HopkinsAssociate Artist. The result ispredominantly made up of woodlandlandscapes, ones that investigate theclash of cultures, classical stories linkedwith traces of the similar, timelessbehaviour in the modern world, and the76 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYonwhat’sportrayal of religion. For moreinformation, visitwww.thecollectionmuseum.com.Gainsborough Saturday 30 December Gainsborough ModelRailway – Open DayA nostalgic, historical and colourfulopportunity to see how the London andNorth Eastern Railway was actually runin the heyday of steam. Dozens of trainsfrom the late 1940s to the end of theBritish rail steam era, including authenticreplicas of the Flying Scotsman, Papyrusand Mallard are included in this fantasticdisplay. For more information, emailgmrscontact@gmail.com.Cleethorpes Wednesday 17 January Event Cinema – Suggs: MyLife Story, Parkway CinemaThe death of Suggs’ beloved cat on hisfiftieth birthday triggers a personal questto discover what happened to the fatherhe never knew. Stunned by what helearns, Suggs is taken back through hislife to a childhood on the streets of Sohofeaturing music written by The Kinks,Prince Buster, Ian Drury and, of course,his beloved Madness. Director JulienTemple takes a stage show, adds somedrama, archive, animation and music,then shakes it all up for My Life Storywhere Suggs takes a hilarious, yetmoving, look back at his life in a musicalform. Following is an exclusive Musical Q& A, hosted by Keith Allen with JulienTemple, Suggs and pianist Deano,beamed live to cinemas via satellite fromLondon’s Koko Club. For moreinformation, visitwww.parkwaycinemas.co.uk.We’re giving away apair of tickets for Back to Bacharach. Just email your name and address tocompetitions@blmgroup.co.uk.Sleaford Friday 26 January – Sunday15 April 2018 Upholstery: Evolution toRevolution, The NationalCentre for Craft & DesignThis exhibition explores the evolutionand new revolution within the craft ofupholstery. Supported by Arts CouncilEngland, the exhibition features workfrom UK-based upholsterers who areredefining the traditional preconceivedrole of the upholsterer, combiningtraditional craft skills with contemporarythinking. For more information, visitwww.nccd.org.uk.PHOTO: SECOND SITTERS: HANNAH STANTON AND JUDE DENNIS76-79_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:16 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY7778 ÁStamfordSunday 21 January A Matter of Life and Death,Stamford Arts CentreThis 1946 classic remains abenchmark of British cinema. Nowdigitally restored for its 70thanniversary, it tells the story of anairman caught between life and death.It will be introduced by Stamford’s filmprogrammer Alan Alderson-Smith. Formore information, visitwww.stamfordartscentre.com.GranthamFriday 9 February Brendan Cole – All NightLong, Grantham MeresLeisure Centre Featuring his fourteen piece band andeight world-class dancers, BBC StrictCome Dancing’s Brendan Cole’s latestproduction All Night Long is not to bemissed. With all the magic one wouldexpect of Strictly, Brendan’s new showfeatures a superb cast, stunning lighting,amazing special effects and scintillatingchoreography, all set to live music. Formore information, call 01476 581930.GranthamTuesday 13 February 2018The Dead Sea, GuildhallTheatre Made in partnership with theLincolnshire Wildlife Trust, this charmingtale is great for kids over seven, definitelyone for the family. It follows Louise, whohas lost her sense of adventure andspends her days observing sponges. SheSpalding Saturday 10 MarchIn Conversation: Lucy Worsley, South Holland Centre This talk from hugely popular writer, broadcaster and speaker Dr Lucy Worlsey seesher discussing her new biography of Jane Austen. Dispelling the myth of the cynicalspinster, Lucy instead offers us a witty and passionate woman of her time, whorefused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy. For more information,www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.SpaldingThursday 8 February The Railsplitters, SouthHolland CentreThe Railsplitters are anentertaining quintet fromColorado, featuring top classinstrumental playing andpowerful vocals. Drawing on arange of influences includingroots/Americana, modern popand rock & roll, as well asbluegrass pioneers like BillMonroe and Earl Scruggs, TheRailsplitters have the kind ofraw power that will knock yoursocks off. Featuring mandolin,fiddle, banjo, guitar andupright bass, this acclaimedlive band has received ravereviews on both sides of theAtlantic for their songwriting talent,luminous vocals and exceptional musical range. For more information, visitwww.southhollandcentre.co.uk.PHOTO: THE RAILSPLITTERS76-79_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:17 Page 2would love to journey to the deep ocean, if only shewasted afraid of the water. With a mission to the deepocean at stake, will she conquer her fear of the sea?Louise is looking to get all ages excited about savingour planet and ocean conversation. For moreinformation, www.guildhallartscentre.com.Barton-upon-HumberTuesday 13 – Saturday 17 FebruaryFiddler on the Roof, BaysgarthTheatreThis classic musical is being put on by the BaryonMusical Theatre Company and promises to be awonderful evening for all. For more information, visitwww.b-m-t-c.co.uk.LouthWednesday 14 – Saturday 17February Avenue Q, Louth Riverhead Theatre Louth Playgoers Society and Blaze Theatre joinWHAT’S ONPHOTO: PICKLED IMAGENorth Hykeham Saturday 10 February Yana and the Yeti, TerryO’Toole TheatreYana can’t understand a wordanyone says and the otherchildren tease her with tales ofmythical mountain monster. Thenthings start to get really hairy.This is a funny and poignant taleof a small child’s determination tobe understood and her discoverythat true friends can come inunexpected shapes and sizes.Feature music and puppets, thisacclaimed production from PickedImage was made in NorthernNorway and now comes toLincolnshire. For moreinformation,www.terryotooletheatre.org.uk.GranthamFriday 9 MarchJason Manford: Muddle Class, Meres LeisureCentreJason Manford, the effable everyman, is back with a national 2018tour. It promises a wealth of comedic anecdotes that are his stock andtrade, misunderstandings and audience banter with Jason’s likable witand charm. Jason has clocked up appearances on QI, Have I Got NewsFor You and Live At the Apollo, among many others. For moreinformation, visit www.mereslive.com.PHOTO: JASON MANFORD/ LISA THOMAS MANAGEMENT 76-79_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:17 Page 3... LIGHTER THAN AIR ...AIRSHIPSOVERLINCOLNSHIRE01529 488490www.cranwellaviation.co.uk cranwellaviation@n-kesteven.gov.ukHeritage MuseumCranwell AviationAn exhibition exploring the vital role airships and hot air balloons have played and the involvement of the Lighter than Air Section at Cranwell.3025SEPMAR20172018See their development over time, including the types of balloons and airships which operated from Cranwell; learn about the working life of as the career of Barnes Wallis, a designer of airships.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY79WHAT’S ONforces to bring you this winner of the Tony‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score andBest Book. Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt andpacking with heart. The rib-tickling musicaltells the timeless story of a recent college gradnamed Princeton who moves into a shabbyNew York apartment all the way out onAvenue Q. He soon discovers that althoughthe residents are nice, it’s clear that this is nothour ordinary neighbourhood. For moreinformation, visitwww.louthriverheadtheatre.com.BastonThursday 22 FebruarySam Kelly and the Lost Boys,The Barn in BastonFolk singer and multi-instrumentalist SamKelly has more than ten records to his name,but he’s only been performing live for the last four years.This gig is a rare treat to catch the acclaimed artist inconcert. Expect to hear haunting harmonies, soaring tunesand melodies, charming anecdotes and instrumentalperformances of the highest calibre all led by Sam’sunmistakable vocals. Jellyman’s Daughter will be supporting.For more information, visit samkelly.org.Gainsborough Saturday 17 March 2018Through the Decades with Roy Orbison &Buddy Holly, Trinity Arts CentreDarren Page teams up with Marc Robinson who haveboth dedicated their respective careers to Roy Orbison andBuddy Holly, performing across the nation and around theworld. Here they come together to bring you a two-hourshow that will entertain you will all the hits, a few olderones too. For more information, call 01427 676655.BartonTuesday 27 – Saturday 31 March Singin’ in the Rain, Joseph Wright HallBased on the classic MGM film starring Gene Kelly, thiscinema favourite will now delight theatre goers in Barton.Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International,this is definitely not one to be missed. For moreinformation, call 01652 635172. LincolnSunday 4 February 2018 Tom Allen: Absolutely, LincolnDrill HallThe sharply dressed, well-spokenand disparagingly camp song ofworking class Bromely, Tom Allenembarks on his debut solar tourthis winter, with a stop off inLincoln along the way. Tomhas clocked up a slew of TVcredits including Mock theWeek, The Great British BakeOff’s Extra Slice, Live at theApolloand many more.Catch him on this tour to geta glimpse of this rising star. Formore information, visitwww.lincolndrillhall.com.PHOTO: TOM ALLEN 76-79_Layout 1 13/12/2017 14:17 Page 4Next >