£2.95 JANUARY 2019THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE30+ years young30+ years youngWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLM£2.95 JANUARY 2019THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINENew Year New YouNew Year New You2019 trendsNew yearfitnessFamilybusiness2019 trendsNew yearfitnessFamilybusinesswishingall ourreaders ahappynew year01.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2018 11:06 Page 1Situated by the first fairway of the Bracken course at the National Golf Centre, Woodhall Spa – home of the EnglishGolf Union, The Dower House Hotel is an elegant and intimate country house hotel, full of character and charm!SUNDAY LUNCHNothing evokes more memories or gets the tastebuds tingling like the smell of roasting meat,Yorkshire pudding, freshly made gravy and lets notforget roast potatoes.Sunday lunch at The Dower House Hotel is awonderful family experience.Every Sunday, 12pm till 2pm.AFTERNOON TEAThe Dower House, serve delicious afternoonteas, including a Festive Afternoon Teaavailable throughout December. Served Monday – Thursday, 2pm - 4.30pm.Choose from a selection of traditional teas orsomething a little different.The Dower House is a delightful setting for your wedding, providing exclusivity and ceremony’s in the beautiful grounds, and function rooms.A unique venue to celebrate a special occasion or hold an event.Whether it’s a wedding, leisure or business, the attentive service and attention to detail is second to none.We have 21 wonderfully spacious bedrooms, include 2 suites, all individually decorated to the very highest stands.Manor Estate, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 6PY. Tel: (01526) 352588 Email: info@the-dowerhousehotel.co.uk Web: www.dowerhousehotel.co.ukDeliciously Deliciously LincolnshirePlatinumAwarded for outstanding quality and service byLincolnshireTodayawardWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETLIGHT LUNCHESOur light lunches are all cooked fresh toorder, using the best ingredients available.So, if you fancy lunch with friends orsomewhere quiet to talk business withcolleagues and enjoy a great meal youknow where to come…We serve lunch on Mondays and Wednesdaysfrom 12pm – 2pm.MOODY BLUES BAR AND RESTAURANTOur Restaurant prides itself on offering highquality food and a top class service. You can relaxin the dining room whilst you browse through ourmenu. Delicious freshly prepared food is available 7days a week along with a selection of great winesand a large variety of beers, A reservation isrecommendedAll our food is freshly prepared in the MoodyBlues kitchen by our experienced team, we offer amodern and seasonally changing menu focusingon quality food cooked perfectly. We offer a large menu, which ranges from Pubclassics and light bites all the way through to a lacarte dinning, with specials board and classicroasts at the weekend, we recommend you bookbeforehand. 38 Alexander Road, Cleethorpes DN35 8LEm.me/MoodyBluesBarandRestaurantinfo@moody-blues.co.uk Call 01472 60065002.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2018 11:29 Page 1from theeditorHere’s to 2019 – a new year and, perhaps, a new you.January is a time of change, not just for calendars and dates,but for ideas, states of being and much more. WithChristmas behind us it’s time to bring decorations down,though some, we’re told, let them last well into January.We’ve all likely overeaten a little on fine treats, food andsweets, and with a full year coming up ahead of us, it’s timeto make plans.Whether we’ll stick to those plans is something to be seen, but there’s acertain catharsis in making them, nonetheless. For some, those resolutions will be to change something about their life, be itin terms of health, fitness or looking and feeling better. Our health and fitnessfeatures may help there, included in which is a handy guide on how to kickstartyour new year and also stick to those difficult resolutions. We also look at new fashion and trends in the home, so if you’re looking tostart the year off with a bit of a difference, be sure to check those out. Beyondthat, our garden specialists offer advice on how to prep your garden for theyear ahead, along with new garden trends for the year ahead, while we look atfamily businesses in Lincolnshire in another feature, highlighting recentsuccesses for some well-known family names.Along with this, our What’s On section will showcase some fantastic eventsto see in the new year, keeping you abreast of the latest shows, events andentertainment. All that and more, in the first issue of 2019.A happy new year to all of our readers!Michael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamThe magazine that caresWE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place than we found itLincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key to maintaining aflourishing business that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of.Community - From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extend that into themuch broader local community, through financial support of local causes and charities. Environment - Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisation of waste andensuring our trading partners do likewise.Group Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart Pearcey, Tess EggintonSales Director: Angela CooperSales: Kerry Randerson Accounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes (01472) 310301Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen, Mark CassonAdvertising: Tel: (01472) 310302Editorial: Tel: (01472) 310305Part Of The Business Link Magazine Group: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby,N E Lincs DN31 2QEEmail: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk Website: www.lincolnshiretoday.net ISSN No: 1366-1299© All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without expresspermission of the copyright holder, for which application should beaddressed first to the publisher. While every reasonable care is taken,neither the publisher nor its participating agents accept liability for loss ordamage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material ofwhatever nature submitted to this publication. The views expressed in thispublication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines,you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnesof paper already recycled by the UK paper industry eachyear. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure youremove all plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme, then why notpass your magazine onto a local hospital or charity?FRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / PIOTR KRZESLAKLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net03.qxp_Layout 1 11/12/2018 11:31 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?28PEACOCK & BINNINGTON Q&AWe recently got the chance to chat with William Cooper,Managing Director of premier agricultural machinery dealersPeacock and Binnington to discuss its long history and whatBrexit means for farming30LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDLincolnshire has more than two hundred deserted mediaevalvillages. Where are they and why did they vanish?32GLIMMER OF GLAMOURIt’s the time of year for reinvention, so why not start with abrand-new wardrobe? Here we’ve rounded up somestunning outfits to get you started42EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO ASKABOUT… BOTOXBotox has become a quick and easy beauty treatment, butmany men and women are still unsure if it’s right for them.We sat down with Dr Guin Wright from Facial Perfection inLincoln to discuss everything Botox44NEW YEAR, NEW YOUAnother New Year, another set of resolutions, but how is thisyear going to be any different from the past?46LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSA new year unfolds and what better time to enjoy a walk inthe wolds49SEVENTIES, EIGHTIES & NINETIES NIGHTThere was glitter, wigs and inflatable guitars a-plenty at therecent seventies, eighties and nineties night at the AssemblyRooms in Lincoln. As is obvious from the colourful photos, agreat evening was had by all50WINTER WARMERSThe New Year may be here, but the days and nights are stillcold. Why not try one of these winter warmers as we lookforward to the spring months• The Settlement, Caistor• Oaklands Hall Hotel Q&A56RSPCA CHARITY BALLHeld earlier this year at the Hilton Hotel in Lincoln, thischarity ball was held in aid of the Lincoln branch of theRSPCA and the vital work it does for animal welfare andenvironmental conservation57LOVE LINCOLNSHIREWe love hearing from readers about what the county meansto them. This month we chatted with Stephen Plant, a long-time reader and keen photographer, who recently venturedout into the county with his camera and discovered firsthand that Lincolnshire is far from flat59FAMILY BUSINESSTo some, the idea of mixing family and business might seemunusual, but family businesses mark some of the oldest andmost celebrated names across Lincolnshire, and they aregoing from strength to strength• Oldrids & DowntownJANUARY3232IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR FOR REINVENTION, SOWHY NOT START WITH A BRAND-NEWWARDROBE? HERE WE’VE ROUNDED UP SOMESTUNNING OUTFITS TO GET YOU STARTEDcontents04-05.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2018 09:04 Page 17878AS THE NATION’S MOST ABUNDANT OWL,THE TAWNY HAS A SPECIAL PLACE IN OURHEARTS. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY GETS TOKNOW THESE GRACEFUL AERIAL HUNTERSIN CLOSER DETAIL66EDUCATION - FINDING THE PERFECT FITCall us biased, but Lincolnshire has got a lot going for it,blessed as it is with an abundance of natural beauty, qualityproduce and innovative businesses. But one thing that doesn’tget nearly enough attention in our humble opinion is thecounty’s excellent schools, academies and educationproviders• Lincoln Minster School Q&A70COUNTY MOTORING2018 was a packed year for car launches and we will be keptjust as busy in 2019. So, without further ado, let’s see some ofwhat we’ve been driving since the last issue• We take a look at the Aston Martin Vantage• Dedicated, friendly and professional service from LVS78LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEAs the nation’s most abundant owl, the tawny has a specialplace in our hearts. Lincolnshire Today gets to know thesegraceful aerial hunters in closer detail80WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in LincolnshireDesirable homes10WELCOME TO BAILGATE COURTBailgate Court is a collection of fourteen beautiful andexclusive homes in the heart of Lincoln, with exceptionalviews of the Cathedral, Castle and city13MAKING THE HOME OVERNo one wants to kick off January by getting the builders anddecorators in, but a few carefully chosen furniture pieces canreally make the world of difference16BRIGHT BARN CONVERSIONSet in a tranquil village with access to strong commuter links,Honeysuckle Barns, with its stunning kitchen, magnificentgardens and pop of colour, is the ideal family home20THE FINER POINTS OF MEMORYThis month we look at the works of Leigh Lambert, whosecombination of nostalgia, detailed observation and humourhave cemented him as one of the nation’s most sought-aftertalents22TRANSFORMED FROM THE TYPICALOnce “your typical estate house garden,” this month’sfeatured garden now hosts an extensive water feature, styledtrees and a winding pathway that leads you through themedareas26GLITZ FOR THE GARDENThe New Year could be the impetus for you to create a newgarden or make some small changes to enhance it. There area few new trends in 2019 to find their way into our gardens.Maybe one of them could be just what you need, as Ed Fullerfrom Fullers Forestry and Landscaping explain04-05.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2018 09:04 Page 2Rare first edition ofA Christmas Carolondisplay in LincolnThis year marks the 175th anniversary since this perennialfestive tale A Christmas Carolwas published. To celebrate, theBritish Library has loaned Lincoln Castle a rare first edition ofthe novel dating back to 1843.Castle Manager Kimberley Vickers said: “During the Victorian era, many of the Christmas traditions we still hold today were initiated,and A Christmas Carolwas perhaps the first book to capture that modern festive spirit.“During this period, Dickens had become increasingly appalled by the hardships suffered by the poor, and in particular the childrenworking among the dangers of the new machinery of the industrial age.“He had warm memories of his own childhood Christmases and was inspired to write something to help open the hearts of theprosperous and powerful towards those worse off than themselves.”The novel will be on display at Magna Carta Vault until 1 February 2019.Carol Ann Duffyprovides forward forLincoln-led WWI poetrycollectionA new book of poetry penned by young people across the UK tocommemorate 100 years since the guns of ‘The Great War’ finally fellsilent on Armistice Day has been launched.The Armistice 100 Schools Poetry Collectionbrings together more thantwo hundred works by poets aged between nine and eighteen.They were written as part of the University of Lincoln’s Armistice 100Prize for Schools Poetry Competition in which school pupils across the UKwere invited to compose a poem based on the theme of ‘Armistice’.The foreword to the collection was written by the Poet Laureate DameCarol Ann Duffy, who chaired the competition judging panel and includedher poem ‘Last Post’.“To say that myself and my fellow judges were impressed when readingthe entries for this anthology would be a huge understatement,” she said.“The resulting collection shows not only the young writers’ awareness ofhistory but their sense – pity and outrage – that The Great War did not endwar at all.”Dog friendly Lincolnspots highlightedVisit Lincoln is launching a new dog friendly onlineguide with the RSPCA, building on the work already beingdone by Lincoln Castle’s ‘Dog-Friendly’ weekend.The guide gives advice on dog friendly things to do,events, places to eat and drink, and stay across the citywhich means you don’t have to leave your pooch behind,plus extras such as information on local veterinary centresand pet shops.“It is great to be able to work with RSPCA Lincolnshire,”said Lydia Rusling, Chief Executive at Visit Lincoln. “Notonly can we help promote their fundraising events such asthe dog friendly weekends at Lincoln Castle, but we canalso use their knowledge and expertise to enhance thewelcome we give dog owners and share advice withtourism businesses to make the visit really enjoyable.”© Shuttertock.com/Sergey Skleznez© Shutterstock/BrAt82© Shutterstock/Chantal de Bruijnelatestnews06-08.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 11:18 Page 1An Anglo-Saxon cemetery resplendent with lavish burialitems has been uncovered in the Lincolnshire Wolds withfinds dating back to the late fifth to mid-sixth centuries.The dig in Scremby was led by Dr Hugh Willmott and DrKatie Hemer from the University of Sheffield’s Departmentof Archaeology in collaboration with Dr Adam Daubney,the Lincolnshire Finds Liaison Officer for the PortableAntiquities Scheme.The cemetery was first brought to light when a localmetal dectorist began to discover several Anglo-Saxonartefacts, including copper gilded brooches, iron shieldbosses and spear heads.Dr Willmott said: “What is particularly interesting is thesignificant proportion of very lavish burials which belongedto women. These women wore necklaces made from sometimes hundreds of amber, glass and rock crystal beads, used personal itemssuch as tweezers, carried fabric bags held open by elephant ivory rings, and wore exquisitely decorated brooches to fasten theirclothing.”Future secured forBoston adult learningfacility An adult learning service in Boston is set to save more than £3,000 on itsannual energy bills thanks to support from Sleaford-based renewable energyconsultants Greenio.Thistles Market Garden’s new building in Boston has been future-proofedwith the addition of solar panels, an air source heat pump and LED lighting.This allows the not-for-profit to save money and reinvest funds back into its training and facilities.The facility provides training for adults with a learning disability, helping them learn vital life skills using its garden andorchard.Greenio MD Anna Wooster said: “We predict we will save Thistles over £59,000 over the next 20 years in energy bills– which is amazing.”Liz Judge at Thistles said: “[The savings] will enable us to offer more activities and a better environment for learningall year round. It will make a huge difference to us and the people who come here.”5ft robot to give toursof Lincoln museumA 5ft 2ins tall magenta robot, equipped with sensors and cameras,will guide visitors through exhibitions at The Collection in Lincoln. Lindsey will find the best routes around the museum, pausing atexhibits to offer facts and take basic questions from visitors. Herfunctionality will develop autonomously over the three years as shelearns new behaviours and trends from the people she interactswith. The Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems have programmedthe robot to be able to navigate the museum on its own andrecharge itself, accounting for potential obstacles such as people,exhibits and bags left on the floor, while learning from interactions todevelop a better understanding of what visitors are interested in.Professor of Intelligent Robotics & Interactive Systems, Marc Hanheide, said: “Lindsey will operate entirely autonomously andnavigate the gallery on its own. We hope to learn a lot about the requirements for robots engaging with the public and thespecific ways visitors are interacting with the robot.”Anglo-Saxon site uncoveredin Lincolnshire WoldsAnna Wooster (far left)of Greenio © University of Sheffield© The University of Lincoln06-08.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 11:18 Page 2Exciting public art installations are set to light the way alongthe North Promenade in Cleethorpes.Public art consultants, Andrew Knight and Hazel Colquhoun,working with Mark Hodson at Hodson Architects have beencommissioned to deliver the design and installation of the newproject in 2019.The Coastal Communities Fund financed project is part of theoverall Cleethorpes Regeneration Scheme, led by CoastNEL,supported by North East Lincolnshire Council and ENGIE.It aims bring a new dimension to the North Promenade, improvethe overall appearance and create new features and points ofinterest along the route.In the coming months the Cleethorpes-based team will develop anumber of artist-led improvements which will include lightingimprovements, introduction of wayfinding points and a fitness zone.Works are expected to start in summer 2019 and be completed bythe end of 2019.The Asylum Steampunk Festival is now firmly established as part ofLincoln’s cultural identity, with plans in place to make 2019’s edition thebiggest and best yet.Supported by City of Lincoln Council and Lincolnshire County Council, Lincoln BIG is teaming up with organisers John and KarenNaylor and asking for suggestions to improve the festival.Lincoln BIG Chief Executive Sarah Loftus said: “We are really keen to hear from any Lincoln BIG levy payer who wants to work withus, whether it is a shop, pub, club or entertainments venue.” She added: “We’re open to considering all sorts of suggestions for spin-off attractions. These may have a musical, theatrical orcomedy theme, or something entirely different, to make it a great weekend for all throughout the city.”Businesses and organisations are urged to get in touch with the Lincoln BIG Events Team by email or by calling 01522 545233.latestnewsThe Collection announces the 2019 artists inresidenceArtists Michael Shaw, Belen Cerezo and Ros Lorimer havebeen selected as the OPEM Artists in Residence for 2019 atThe Collection Museum in Lincoln. OPEM is a biannual open-call exhibition run by the museum,showcasing artists working in the East Midlands. From 11 May to23 June 2019, the museum’s New Curtois Gallery will betransformed into public studio space for the artists in residence.Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer Jenny Gleadell said:“Michael, Belen and Ros were hand-picked from a pool of over 30applicants, and each has their own unique approach.“During the exhibition, visitors will be able to talk to the artistsabout their work as they produce it and may even be able to helpcreate and develop the work itself.“There will also be a programme of workshops and learning events,offering schools and groups a further opportunity to work directlywith the artists. It promises to give visitors a fascinating insightinto the process of artistic creation.”Suggestions soughtfor next year’sAsylum Steampunk Festival© Shutterstock.com / Kiselev Andrey Valerevich© Shutterstock/Simon O’Neill PhotographyPublic art installationsto light Cleethorpes’North Promenade© The Collection Museum06-08.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 11:18 Page 3Visit our website to startviewing today...WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETAvailable oniPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!Ideal for those who spendtime away fromtheir office Make yourhouse theirhomeIn Lincolnshire there is a real and urgent need for people tocome forward specifically to look after children and youngpeople who need a long-term foster family.There are many children and young people, including groupsof brothers and sisters who need to be placed together, waitingright now for long-term foster families who will look after themfor the rest of their childhood. There are many benefits to long-term fostering both for thechild or young person and for their carers. A long-term fosterfamily gives a child or young person the stability of living in onefamily home as well as a sense of belonging. With consistentroutine, love and understanding, they can begin to flourish andbe better prepared for adulthood. Being a long-term foster carer can be a challenging role, butit is also hugely rewarding watching the children in your caredevelop and flourish into young adults and knowing you had abig part to play in that.Lincolnshire Fostering Service offers its long-term carers on-going training, support and a competitive fostering allowance. Ifyou feel that you could offer a stable, calming and nurturingfamily home to a child or sibling group, Lincolnshire FosteringService would love to hear from you. You are encouraged to attend one of their fosteringinformation evenings which are being held from 7pm - 9pm onTuesday 15th January at Branston Hall Hotel in Lincoln, and onTuesday 22nd January at Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham. Tobook your place visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/fosterevening orcall 01522 554114 for more information.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY9Cliff Bradley & SonsFuneral Directors LtdFor a prompt, sympatheticservice from a recognisedfamily businessPrivate Chapel of RestDay and Night ServicePre-paid funeral plans41 Heaton Street,Gainsborough, DN21 2EA(01427) 810619www.cliffbradley.co.ukLINCOLNSHIRE FOSTERING SERVICE09.qxp_Layout 1 10/12/2018 11:19 Page 1Next >