< Previous90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGOLFTea Off atSleaford Golf ClubWilloughby Road, Greylees, Sleaford, NG34 8PLTel - 01529 488273 www.sleafordgolfclub.co.ukSleaford Golf ClubMembership available from £605.00 per year for unlimited golfl Fully Licensed Bar & Restaurantl All Day Breakfastsl Coffee Loungel Children’s Partiesl Golf Shopl Women & Children Golf Lessonsand cholesterol. Lisa Purcell, from theBritish Heart Foundation, actuallyrecommended golf as a method tocombat heart disease in their “HeartMatters” campaign, saying; “Walking isone of the best ways to get your dose ofhealthy activity: 150 active minutes aweek will help keep your heart healthyand your muscles strong. Golf can alsohelp improve suppleness and strength,and relax your mind.” Which leads quite nicely onto anotherbenefit of golf – that it can reduce stress.Any form of high intensity exercise canreduce stress, with many people usingthe gym to power through any negativefeelings in an effort to exhaust the body.But golf’s effects last longer for a numberof reasons. Psychological studies intostress and how to treat it have shownthat there are a number of factors thatcan help reduce stress levels, includingmild-moderate exercise, the presence ofgreen nature, sunlight, fresh air and socialactivity. When it comes to these factors, around of golf really does tickall the boxes. The added peaceand quiet of the course fromthe otherwise stressful hustleand bustle of normal life canalso help people achieve acalmer piece of mind. You might recognise a number of thepoints above as being examples of whatmedical professionals will give you inregards to helping a person live a longerlife. And it’s true that the health benefitsof golf can prolong your lifespan. In facta study into the lifespan of golfers lookedat the health and longevity of 300,000golfers and found that the death rate forgolfers is an astounding 40% lower thanfor other people of the same sex, ageand socioeconomic level. Because golf is a sport and hobby thatcan be accessed at any age, andcontinued on right up to the end of aperson’s life, it is the perfect activity toreap all of the above benefits no matterthe individual’s circumstances. Beyond allPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/KZENONof this though, there is one final thing toremember. The biggest reason peopleenjoy golf – is because it’s fun! To those who have not tried it before,golf can be quite an intimidatingprospect. For all the obvious simplicity ofhitting a ball with a club, we all knowthat actually getting the ball to go wherewe want is an incredibly difficult andskilful thing to master. So for theindividual who has never golfed before, itcan be quite an intimidating prospect tovisit a professional club and take theirtime on the course. It’s important toremember though that any golf club inLincolnshire will be willing to offersupport when it comes to getting started,and that no one was ever born beinggood at golf. They all had to start out asrookies themselves. 89-91_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:26 Page 2A club with over a centuryof history If you are looking for a golf club and course with a great history, how doesover 100 years sound? In 1905, a meeting of the Sleaford Town worthiesdecided that a golf club should be founded for the recreation and leisure oflocal families. Mr Tom Williamson designed the original course, but in morerecent times the legendary Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas revised the layout toproduce a more balanced course. Redesigned and refurbished in 1992, the clubhouse provides excellent facilities for both members and visitors. Comprising alounge bar, spike bar, sun lounge, dining room and a separate small meeting or function room.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY91GOLFPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DJTAYLORMarket RasenGolf ClubMarket Rasen is one of Lincolnshire’s finest Golfcourses, only fifteen miles away from the historic cityof Lincoln. Established in 1910, this picturesqueheathland course is renowned throughout thecounty as one of the most beautiful courses windingthrough pine forests, heather and gorse offering agreat day out to all golfers. The Club can alsoaccommodate for all golfers of all levels with thefour hole academy course, short game area and adriving range which is open to the public.The Club is a hive of activity and they are alwayspleased to welcome new members. They havemembership options to suit all from around £40.00per month, including a three month trialmembership. The catering team can accommodate small orlarge groups serving an excellent menu and a finearray of hand pulled ales. The Club offerconference facilities with free WiFi and can caterfor corporate functions, special events orcelebrations of any kind.Lincoln Golf Clubcelebrates 125 yearsConstituted on the 12th February1891, Lincoln Golf Club celebrated its125th birthday last week with agathering of 125 members to markthe occasion.A short presentation was given byClub President, Mr Phil Freeman andPast President Mr Terry Little aboutthe history of the Club and Club Captain’s Mr Eric King and Mrs Rachel Little(pictured) cut a birthday cake for those present to enjoy.The main week of celebrations take place in June which include the Captains’Charity Golf Day to raise funds for the St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice and theAlzheimer’s Society.89-91_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:26 Page 392 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th MARCH2016To enter just email the numbers thatappear in the yellow squares to:competitions@blmgroup.co.ukWin a £20 voucher tospend with any of ouradvertisers in this issue.Last month’s solutionO2C5TN1O9V482619753937825416561374298816547329259138674743296581195462837324781965678953142Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20Only you can take full responsibility for your lifeand once you do you cannot afford to just giveup when the going gets tough again, because itwill. Embrace challenges by seeing them aslearning curves where important lessons must belearned.Taurus Apr 21 - May 21Deep rooted issues need attention if you are tobreak emotional ties that prevent you frommoving forwards and getting on with creating anew life. A new romance will gather momentumputting you in a very dizzy state of mind. Gemini May 22 - June 21A close relationship is changing and a newpattern is emerging. You may still harbourromantic feelings for someone who let you downonce yet still insists on keeping thecommunication between you both alive.Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23Your powers of being able to see throughcertain people will serve you well. Not only willyou guide someone through choppy waters, butyou may also expose someone as beinguntruthful. Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23You may seriously fancy someone who iscurrently a good friend, but who hascommitments elsewhere. If there is definitechemistry, the situation is developing into aticking time bomb and will need carefulhandling.Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23You will either be looking forward to a familyholiday or celebration or be filled with dread atthe prospect of attending. A close friend, whounderstands you completely, will waste no timein talking some sense into you.Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23An invitation to attend a glamorous event willgive you every opportunity to dress up andmake heads turn in your direction when youenter a room. An old flame still desires you butrefuses to make any compromises.Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22Some of your comments may be too close forcomfort because you always know whensomeone is telling lies. A close friend isn’t beingcompletely honest with either you or anyone elseand playing the victim card for all its worth. yourstarsLincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead...Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21An increase in your finances will come as anunexpected surprise. You may win a court caseor insurance claim. Plan a holiday as soon aspossible so that you can take a break. A newadmirer may interest you in more ways than one.Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20Your wicked sense of humour will lighten upwhat would have been a dismal celebrationbecause you have the knack of making peoplerelax in an instant. A newcomer will flirt with yououtrageously but create a good first impression.Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19Recent events very close to home may haveshaken you to the core and now force you to dosome very deep thinking. You may even feel asthough you want to sell up and move becauseyou want a change of direction.Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20Money issues are still causing you anxietybecause nothing is happening quickly enough.Someone may put pressure on you because oftheir own selfish reasons. Put a halt on thatkind of behaviour and refuse to be pushed intoa corner.49517832616853247932749681595364128728475369171628954367281593483196475254932716892_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:06 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY93classifiedHoliday Villa RentalTo advertise your services call Angela Cooper atLincolnshire Today on01472 310310Planning for your special day?If you are getting married then this guide is your must have accessory.It’s full of advice, hints and tips from the county’s top weddingspecialists and will provide you with inspiration for your big dayTo receive a copy of the county’s most prestigious, full colour Wedding Guide, send a S.A.E. to: Lincolnshire Today Wedding Guide,Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, North East LincsDN31 2QEAlternatively visit www.lincolnshiretoday.net/weddings whereyou can view the whole guide onlineMotorsBritish ClassicsHeritage MotorsParts 1948 to dateRetail Trade ExportSpecial ProjectsRestorationsManufacturing ModificationsCountry Workshops Risegate,Nr Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4EZClassic LandroversTel/Fax 01775 750223www.british4x4centre.co.ukTheessentialguidefortheBrideandGroomtobeTheessentialguidefortheBrideandGroomtobeWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET/WEDDINGSWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET/WEDDINGSVendingEventsPhotographyStuart Wilde Photography LtdThe best photography is about much more thantaking a picture. It’s about capturing a moment,telling a story, preserving a memory. Sometimes it’sabout looking at things a little bit differently.Tel: 07974 695626www.stuartwildephotography.comCall us for a free survey and information.Tel: 01724 874400or email:info@abcvending.co.ukFor the very latestdesigns in “BeanTo Cup” coffeemachines andchilled waterdispensers.Costa BlancaClose to the beach andMurcia or Alicante airportsLuxury detached villa withlandscaped gardens,private pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and largesun terrace.Enjoy a week or two in aprivate villa with its owntropical landscaped gardens,(Mood-lit by night). When you’ve had enough of basking bythe pool, a short stroll will take you to local shops,restaurants or street markets. Afterwards relax with a coolgin and tonic at one of the many bars, or on one of themany blue flag beaches close by. Prices start from only £99 per day For more information visitwww.playaflamencavilla.co.uk LuxuryVILLARentalFor Quality Flooring and Window BlindsCall Graham Gill Carpets TodayDomestic & ContractFree Estimates &evening callsTel/Fax: 01205 36535024 West Street, Boston PE21 8QHwww.grahamgillcarpets.comFlooring and blindsButchersCarpet bindingLincolnshireTodaywww.lincolnshiretoday.netQualityMeatsSimonsofSpilsbyFine FoodsHProduct Displays Second to None HFinest Quality Meat from Local FarmsH Award Winning Pies & Sausages H Our Own Chef Prepared Ready MealsH Creative Cuisine for Dinner Parties H Personal Service & AdviceCome and enjoy the Simons experience...Tel: 01790 754543Market Street, Spilsbywww.simonsbutchers.co.ukLincs PE23 5JTJ.D. Carpet BindingJ.D. Carpet BindingTransforms carpets into something specialQuality wool or premier edging.We can cut and edge most types of carpet.Unit 32, The Grimsby Business Centre King Edward Street, DN31 3JHTel: 01472 362551 or 07508 591646Transforms carpets into something specialQuality wool or premier edging.We can cut and edge most types of carpet.C&C AUTOSVolkswagen & Scooter SpecialistsTel: 01205 367565The Autobarn Broadfield Industrial Estate Broadfield Lane Boston PE21 8DR cncautos@live.co.ukwww.cncautos.co.uk93_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:07 Page 1That’s it from this month’s issue, but don’t forget the printed magazine is only part of what we offer atLincolnshire Today! There’s all the latest news online at www.lincolnshiretoday.net, updated throughout themonth, we’re on Twitter and Facebook, and you’ll see our reporters and cameras at events across the county.LT onlineLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netOnlinethis month...A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away aLincolnshire Hospice sought brave Jedi knightsto join them in their quest to walk 10k acrossthe Lincoln galaxy to raise money.Star Walks: Lincoln Awakens is the tenthannual Moonlight Walk the charity has hostedwhich was last year themed ‘One Night in aOnesie’. The route will see participants leaveYarborough Leisure Centre and head to LincolnCathedral before making their way along theHigh Street and on to Yarborough Road toreturn to the leisure centre.Participants will start the 10k walk atYarborough Leisure Centre where they will begreeted by favourites from the film and warmup with Jedi training. There will also be freefood after the walk with guests treated to HanSolo Halloumi baps or a Padmé pork bapcourtesy of local Lincolnshire outdoor caterers,Meltworks.To take part, participants must be at leasteight years old, and anyone aged 16 or undermust be accompanied by an adult. Adults cantake advantage of the early bird price of just£12 and children are charged a flat rate fee of£7.The next event is to be held on Saturday17th September. As one of Lincolnshire’s biggestannual music events, An Evening atthe Races is always met with nosmall amount of anticipation. AfterSir Tom Jones triumphantly playedto a record-breaking crowd in2015, this year’s act had some bigshoes to fill.Breakthrough solo artist JessGlynne has dazzled critics andaudiophiles with her number one,double platinum debut album ‘ICry When I Laugh’. She’s sincebeen nominated for a plethora ofindustry awards and scooped fivenumber-one singles in the UK.Jess said: “It’s going to begreat fun playing market RasenRacecourse on August 13 afterthe races. I love outdoor showsand can’t wait to share somesummer evenings with my fans.”Her blend of pop, soul, danceand house is a set to be a sure-fire hit with the county anddraw fans from across the UK. Keep an eye out for morestories online.What I love aboutLincolnshire94 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you think of Lincolnshire Today – so get in touch with usvia Twitter at @lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s coming upin future issues and keep up to date with the latest Lincolnshire news!We spring into action with April’s Lincolnshire Today with loads of ideas on howto make the best out of the county now the sun’s starting to shine again – so watchout for it in newsagents and supermarkets across Lincolnshire, and onwww.lincolnshiretoday.net, by the end of March! Also coming soon is our annualWedding Guide with everything you need to know for the big day – keep an eyeout for it!PHOTO: TWOCOMS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM94_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:08 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 Hotel are now servingcream teas.Served Monday – Thursday,2pm - 4.30pm.Choose from a selection of traditionalteas or something a little different – ourextra special champagne afternoon tea.LIGHT 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.The Dower House Hotel offers a delightful choice of setting for your wedding, and is a unique venue to hold an event, or celebrate that specialoccasion. Whether business or leisure, the attentive service you will receive 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@dowerhousehotel.co.uk Web: www.dowerhousehotel.co.ukMaude’s the Jewellers4a Market Place • Petticoat Lane • Boston • Lincs • PE21 6EQTelephone: 01205 367959maudesjewellers@hotmail.com • www.maudesthejewellers.co.ukMaude’s the Jewellersof Boston95_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:09 Page 1BOSTON MAY FAIRFun for all the familyFun for all the familySaturday 30th April – Saturday 7th May 2016Fairground attractionsstretching from the Market Place down to Bargate GreenThe May Fair is officially opened by the town’sMayor at 12noon on Saturday 30th April.The Fair opens at 11am and closes at 10.30pm,with a closing time of 11pm for both Saturday’s.Sunday is open 1pm - 9pm.On Tuesday to Friday, most of the largerattractions open at approximately 5pm.Telephone 01205 314200for further informationwww.boston.gov.uk 96_Layout 1 24/02/2016 14:10 Page 1Next >