< Previous10 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNSHIRE SHOWYOU US?Please support The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulancewww.ambucopter.org.ukEnquiries@ambucopter.org.uk01522 548469Registered Charity Number 1017501greatest giftgiftLIFEHeard it on theGrapevine?Send us details of yourforthcoming events or anyinteresting newsLincolnshire Today MagazineArmstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby,N E Lincs DN31 2QE or email lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk www.lincolnshiretoday.netFantastic 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 guideShopping continues to be a hugefeature of the event with over sixhundred stands to browse includingthose lining the fashionable MewsShopping Avenue. Summer appetiteswill be well catered for in the FoodCourt area while the impressive Machinerylines, Horticultural tent and Schools’Challenge building provide plenty more to see and do. You’ll also getthe chance to enjoy the many agricultural competitions taking placein the fabulous Equine and Livestock areas.The Lincolnshire Show organisers have vowed to make this year thebest yet. The Lincolnshire Area Trial Show Jumping Competitionattracts big names every year and 2013 will be no exception! In2012, Michael Whitaker, Billy Twomey, and Louise Saywell all battledfor the £1000 first prize. Meanwhile, this year’s Young Farmer Trailercompetition will see Lincolnshire Young Farmer Clubs producingtrailers with a theme of ‘The Musicals’, then a test of strength in theYFC ring for the Tug of War. If you’re looking to save money and beat the queues, advancedtickets are available from 08452 305171. Alternatively ShowMembership entitles you to free entry on both days, exclusivefacilities and priority parking at the Show – and discounts andfreebies throughout the year too! Advanced adult tickets are £20 (£22on the gate), children’s tickets are£6 (£7 on the gate) and a familyticket is £43 (£47 on the gate).Membership starts at £38 forYoung Person’s and £53 foradults. The group tickets, forfifteen people or more is also onsale at £16 for adults for largeparties, coach trips, schools andclubs.For bookinginformation visitwww.lincolnshireshow.co.ukor call 08452 305171 andfollow daily updateson Twitter@lincsshow The Lincolnshire show - it’s coming soon!Over sixty thousand people are set to visit on 19th and 20thJune – in search of fun, excitement and celebration ofLincolnshire’s unique farming heritage, rich local produce andever-friendly atmosphere.010:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:44 Page 1BUYING SELLING RENTING AGRICULTURE Tel: 01522 696496WALTER'S IS LINCOLN'S LONGEST-ESTABLISHED ESTATE AGENT; ANINDEPENDENT FAMILY FIRM BUILT ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND HAS AGREAT REPUTATION AND BRANCHES THROUGHOUT LINCOLNSHIRE.With Walter’s you’ll find a whole department dedicated to the rural aspects ofLincolnshire. Based in South Hykeham, Walter’s Rural office is ideally placed tooffer rural properties for sale, development and letting, along with professionalservices and advice for farmers, landowners and rural businesses.We provide prompt, efficient and confidential assistance throughout ruralLincolnshire. Not only do Walter’s deal with Rural Issues they are also a Licensedand Registered Ordnance Survey Map and Data Centre.Walter’s Rural team is headed by Land Agent and Farmer Ray Phillips who, alongwith respected Property Agent Edward Walter and Trainee Chartered Surveyor VickyPhillips, make a formidable team in the countryside. Walter’s rural clients includeowners, landlords, tenants, companies, private individuals and charities acrossLincolnshire, managing and marketing country houses, fields, farms, equestrianproperties and estates.Claverhouse, Fulletby £300,000An individually designed three bedroom detachedbungalow having mature gardens, delightfullysituated in this picturesque village having superbviews over countryside.The Thatch, South Willingham £260,000This Grade II Listed Thatched Character Cottagebenefits from three bedrooms, featurelounge/dining room, superb kitchen & bathroom,double garage and attractive landscape gardens.PROPERTY OF THE WEEKWhite Cottage, The Cliff, Ingham £499,000A lovingly restored cottage with no expense spared. This 200 year oldcottage commands a 5 acre plot (Subject to Survey), oak woodworkthroughout, Gas Central heating, bespoke fitted kitchen, triple garage,conservatory and open views.Hallmere Office, Meadow Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9PF Tel:01522 696496 Email:ray@walters-property.comFOR SALEPaddocks & Woodland6.66 Acres (or thereabouts)Peasgate Lane, Off ChapelLane.For Sale by Private Treaty£58,000Contact Us: 01522 696496Walter’srural011:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:47 Page 112 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESPRIVACY PRIVACY 012-016:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:50 Page 1Helen and Malcolm Blakeyhave lived in their self-builthome in Humberston forthree years, but what liesbehind the front door?14 LINCOLNSHIRETODAY13HOMES modernity modernity012-016:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:51 Page 214 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLocated at the end of a gravel drive offthe busy Humberston Avenue, the Blakeys’home is a haven of calm, standing on twolevels behind security gates. As theelectronic action reveals the home’ssplendour you are taken aback by thesheer scale. Both Helen and Malcolm knewwhat they wanted from their home andbuilt it to fit round their love of art, whichadorns most walls of the house. Indeed,their two daughters are both artists.Helen says: “We’ve always lived in olderproperties, so living here has been verydifferent. Heating for example is never aproblem, because of the under floorheating system, you never really have tohave the central heating on at all. We012-016:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:51 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY15HOMESsimply open and close doors to let heatout or keep heat in.”It’s the small details that make thislarge home perfect. The four bedroomsare all spacious, letting natural light inand with features that are all must-haves.The ground floor has a sprawling lounge,a cosy and welcoming snug, a modern,light, kitchen, a dining room and twobedrooms, both of which have walk-inshower rooms.One feature which makes the housethat bit more desirable is its use of tallwalls and floor-to-ceiling windows whichgive enough room for the couple to hang16 It’s the small details that make thislarge home perfect012-016:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:51 Page 416 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMEStheir sometimeshuge artwork, the light showing off everyinch. Smaller details like music streaminggadgetry around the home mean thatyou can enjoy music in the mainbathroom and in each bedroom, whilesurround sound is also possible.Upstairs, the master bedroom has asleek and pretty bathroom complete withwhat Malcolm terms a ‘man-size’ bathand a spacious walk-in shower. Thebedroom also harbours a large, walk-inwardrobe. The other suite boasts abathroom and plenty of storage too. Youget the feeling clutter is a thing of thepast in a house like this, and that storagewas a leading consideration. From the kitchen, you can look outacross a decked area to the rear of thehouse. With all doors opening out ontoit, it makes for somewhat of a suntrapwhen the summer comes. Views acrosstilled fields as far as the eye can see alsomean a peaceful environment, with a seaof green crops your reward duringwarmer months. Outside also stands an annexe,originally installed to provide workingspace for their artistic daughters’ talents.The building has been a darkroom, astudio and currently serves as an officefor the couple’s business. Malcolm addsthat it has also been built to serve as astandalone residential property too, withpotential for it to be a one-bedroomapartment with a kitchen, bathroom,lounge and bedroom being possible. Theoffer to any potential buyer is also thatMalcolm will help with building orrenovation of this element.With a paved area to the front of thehome too, it is a low-maintenance designthat remains sleek and stylish whateverthe weather. With properties dotted allacross the county and elsewhere, thecouple are sadly having to sell this lovelyhome. On the market with Savills at£665,000, you can find out more bycalling 01522 508900 or by logging onto www.savills.comViewsacross tilled fields,as far as the eyecan see, afforda peacefulenvironment012-016:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:51 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY17Broadway CarpetsCurtainsMatthew Temple House, The Broadway,Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6STT: (01526) 353 484 F: (01526) 353 584E: broadwaycarpets@btconnect.comwww.broadwaycarpetsandcurtains.co.ukBroadway Carpets and Curtains Ltd offer topquality soft furnishings, elegant lighting withthe latest trends in wall coverings. We now supply all types of wood and Luxury Vinyl Flooring.Established for over 11 years in WoodhallSpa but have over 40 years in the industry.- We cover the whole of Lincolnshire- Family run business- In-house fitting team- Prompt service on all products- Free measuring and estimating service with no obligationWe are now stockists of Sherborne Furniture.Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9am - 5pmClosed Mondays, Sundays by appointment.Own Car Park for convenient free parking.DIVAN CENTRETHELINCOLNCall us today on: 01522 775 396282 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN2 4PXLincolnshire Today’s gift subscription foronly £27.55 with free deliveryCall 01472 310301or visit www.lincolnshiretoday.net/3411st 3issues only£1Lookingfor a greatgift idea?finetribalgalleryIntroducing African TribalArt to your homeOffering the most authentic and original ethnographic carvings and masks from themost remote of villages across West Africawww.finetribalgallery.comCall 01673 308143 for a private viewing017:Layout 1 15/2/13 14:32 Page 118 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHOMESThe natural choice forinteriors is becomingincreasingly soughtafterThere are certainly some beautifulproducts available that enable you tofurnish your home in a natural andethical way – so you’re not only relaxingbecause of the fabulous design, but alsowith the peace of mind that you’re doingyour bit.In many ways this is also a side-effectof the recession, as more people areleaning towards traditional, home-madedesigns and rediscovering crafts that theymay have forgotten. Indeed, as eachhand crafted item is often slightlydifferent you’re also buying a one-offpiece that high street chains can’t offer.It’s not all traditional, though – lookfor new natural materials like StingFabric, which is made of nettles andwools, as they’re increasingly appearingon the shops shelves. Certainly many ofthe eco-efficient items make use of newtechnology to create a fantastic mix ofclassic and contemporary.Style comes NATURALLY018-019:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:53 Page 1HOMESLeft: Cocoon Vellum Bioethanol Fire The Cocoon Vellum fire is a wall mounted bioethanol firedesigned by Federico Otero for Cocoon Fires which can easilybe installed anywhere. These fires have an adjustable flame,and give out no harmful gases, sparks or soot. It producesapproximately 3.6 kw of ambient heat, which drifts throughoutthe room rather than being localised around the fire. It recentlywon Federico Otero an Interior Innovation Design Award fromthe German Design Council.Below: Lily & Lime Handmade Wooden PrintLily & Lime’s latest collection of artwork uses reclaimedmaterials to create fabulous and original designs. This piece ishand-painted onto a textured surface and the feature frame ismade by British craftsmen from reclaimed antique roof timberssalvaged from demolished Victorian factories.Fairwind EmbossedRecycled Glass TeaLight Holders These pretty tea lightholders have beenhandmade fromrecycled glass and arefairly traded from India.They look incrediblypretty scattered acrossa table or grouped ona mantelpiece.Left: Tibet Bed from The NaturalBed CompanyWith its bold, linear shape, theTibet bed is a fusion ofconventional proportions andcontemporary style. The modelshown here is a king-size bed insolid Maple with a Zebrano inlaydetail to the headboard. It isshown with a matching bedsidetable. The Ethiopia Grey duvetset with an ivory wool throw byLinum means the overall look isboth modern and rustic - acomfortable, classic bed designwith Scandinavian simplicity ofstyle.Right: Drinkstuff Recycle BagsThese colour coded durablerecycling bags are the perfectsolution for sorting, storing andthen bringing your recyclablesto the depot, with handles foreasy carrying. Strong enough tohold paper, plastic and glass,they are washable andtherefore can be reused formany years. Don’t forget torecycle the packaging too!018-019:Layout 1 15/2/13 10:53 Page 2Next >