A newseasonFabulousgardens andhomesSpringfashionHealthy livingExploringLincolnshire Fabulousgardens andhomesSpringfashionHealthy livingExploringLincolnshire A newseason£2.95 MARCH 2017£2.95 MARCH 2017THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET30 years young30 years young01_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:24 Page 1‘THE BEST OF TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S MUSICALS’ The Evening NewsBILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP‘BRILLIANT! 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Wildlife have beenconfused for many years, giving birth too early or toolate, and the month of February fluctuated betweensnow, storms and sunny days. Whether this is a badthing or not is up for debate, because personally Ifound it exciting to roll the weather lottery each day. Spring – and March – bring with it more than just weather, however.Mother’s day comes on the 26th of the month, and for those stillstruggling for gift ideas, Lincolnshire has a wide range of independentretailers to offer inspiration, or well-known restaurants to treat her at. Thespring season also brings with it new fashion and trends, which we’veexplored in this very issue.Our homes article features a reader’s home with plenty of thought tooffer, while with the onset of spring, time in the garden may soonbecome more readily available – with a new list of tasks provided by ourresident garden experts.We also visit Woodhall Spa to see what makes it one of the mostbeautiful locales in the county, and get behind the wheels of the newBMW 5-Series at their press launch in Spain. On top of all of that, ourdining pages feature fantastic recipes for the warmer days ahead and thebest places to eat for those afternoons where cooking just feels like toomuch hard work.All that and more within our fabulous March issue.Good reading, as alwaysMichael Fisherand the Lincolnshire Today teamLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netGroup Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart PearceySales Director: Angela CooperSales: Kerry Randerson Accounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes(01472) 310301Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark CassonAdvertising: Tel: (01472) 310302, Fax: (01472) 310312 Editorial: Tel: (01472) 310305, Fax: (01472) 310317Part Of The Business Link MagazineGroup: 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 bereproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded orotherwise without express permission of the copyright holder,for which application should be addressed first to thepublisher. While every reasonable care is taken, neither thepublisher nor its participating agents accept liability for lossor damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives orother material of whatever nature submitted to thispublication. The views expressed in this publication are notnecessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. Byrecycling magazines, you can help reducewaste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes ofpaper already recycled by the UK paperindustry each year. Before you recycle yourmagazine, please ensure you remove allplastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. Ifyou are unable to participate in a recyclingscheme, then why not pass your magazineonto a local hospital or charity?03_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:25 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?9 MADE IN LINCOLNSHIREMade in Lincolnshire was officially launched recently with adrink’s reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln30VISITING WOODHALL SPAWoodhall Spa is famous, and with good reason. We look atwhat made the area what it is, from the 1800’s through to201734IN THE SPRING OF THINGSOut with the old and in with the new, and so it is with thisseason’s must-haves. We’ve put together a helpful touraround some of spring’s hottest styles so you don’t have to40GIVE A LITTLEMother’s Day is the perfect excuse to show your mum justhow much you love her, and what better way than with a fewgorgeous new accessories to go with her favourite outfit?42MOODY BLUEAs we enter spring, the emphasis is on cool colours, so thinkgrey scales and moody blues, or adding a touch of colour toan otherwise unassuming wardrobe44TIME TO TANGillian Jackson, Beauty Therapy Lecturer and owner of SkinCouture Beauty Salon gives you the lowdown on self-tanning46A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVENLincolnshire Today recently had the pleasure of visiting thebeautifully located Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat48YOUR BEST YOUKeeping fit is one of life’s hardest commitments, but it’s alsoone of the most rewarding50EXPLORING LINCOLNSHIRE ON FOOTIt was a brisk but sunny day when we undertook our latestwalk around Harpswell, Hemswell & Willoughton – but, asyou can tell from the wonderful blue skies in ourphotographs, we had an enjoyable morning52SPRING SPECIALSMarch is here and with it spring, which may not yet be thetime to move dinner out into the garden, but there could bea few days of hot weather. Don’t forget mother’s day,however, and as a special thank you for all the meals she willhave provided, why not take the burden off and treat her toa night at one of the fine restaurants across Lincolnshire 55GONE GOLFINGGone are the days when golf was the preserve of businessmen and social clubs alone, with courses attracting a crosssection of county residentsMARCH3434OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW,AND SO IT IS WITH THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVES. WE’VE PUT TOGETHER A HELPFULTOUR AROUND SOME OF SPRING’S HOTTESTSTYLES SO YOU DON’T HAVE TOcontents04-05_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:27 Page 16262ROBED IN THE GOLDEN HUES OF THE RISINGSUN AND THE CORN STEMS IT CLIMBS, THEHARVEST MOUSE CONTINUES TO IMPRESSONLOOKERS AND CAPTIVATE CREATIVES58LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDAs it re-opens later this month for the 2017 season, we takea look at the fascinating history of Thornton Abbey60CARINGDeath is a taboo few wish to talk about but the healthbenefits to doing so, and of having your affair in order, candramatically increase quality of life62LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFERobed in the golden hues of the rising sun and the cornstems it climbs, the harvest mouse continues to impressonlookers and captivate creatives64FARM POWERThe Lincolnshire farming industry faces problems in thecoming years, and yet the prospects for the future remainpositive and profitable67SCHOOL DAYSIt’s a stressful time deciding which path to pursue, so whatoptions do young people have when it comes to deciding onschool, college or apprenticeships?70COUNTY MOTORINGThis year we see the new rules for VED (Vehicle ExciseDuty) kick in. But what does this mean for you?• Mini Cooper Countryman • BMW 5 Series80WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in LincolnshireDesirable homes14CONTEMPORARY COUNTRY CHICSteve and Maureen Addison have created a stunning homein Kenwick Pastures that offers all the comfort and classyou’d expect from a family home18LET YOUR IMAGINATION RUN WILDThe vibe you were going might not gel the way you’dexpected, but with a few carefully selected additions,suddenly all your interior design dreams are realised22THE COUNTY ON CANVASFew contemporary artists capture the romanticism of Britishwildlife and cattle quite like Kay Johns24DESIGN FOR LIVINGCreating the perfect outdoor space with a sense oftranquility and calmness isn’t all about having copiousamounts of space to do it in, as we discovered when visitinga readers garden on the outskirts of Lincoln28SPRING CLEANINGWith the end of winter well in sight, Ed Fuller from FullersForestry and Landscaping shows you how it’s the best timeto get your garden ready just in time for spring04-05_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:27 Page 2County saysno moreto sexual abusewithnew photo campaignAfter the success of last year’s #NOMORE and Ask for Angela campaigns,organisations in Lincolnshire are using shock new images to help change theculture around consent and sexual violence.Figures show that there was a 55% increase in reported sexual assaults in thecounty between 2012 and 2014. Organisations are now coming together toencourage reporting and promote support services available to people.The ‘Not asking for it’ campaign features a man and woman in different outfits, but also naked, with the statement.The provocative campaign is designed to raise awareness around sexual consent, including dispelling pervasive misconceptions thatsomeone can’t be raped by their partner, and that what someone is wearing is a reason for sexual assault. Hayley Child, Sexual Violence and Abuse Strategy Co-ordinator for Lincolnshire, said: “What someone wears does not mean they’re‘asking for it’ – if that’s a short skirt on a night out, tight clothing in the gym, or even no clothing at all.”latestnewsSupport actsannounced for summer showThe support acts for the Human League’s highlyanticipated Lincolnshire Showground summer datehave been revealed in Marc Almond and Hue andCry.Having sold over 30 million records, MarcAlmond is an internationally acclaimed andsuccessful artist who has influenced a generationof musicians.Marc is perhaps best known for fronting synthpop duo Soft Cell, and releasing the seminal NonStop Erotic Cabaretalbum, and the string of topten hits including ‘Tainted Love’. Though Soft Cellparted in 1984, Marc has had a number ofsuccessful solo outings, cementing him as one ofBritain’s foremost performers.Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hueand Cry in 1983, and made a huge impact in the late80’s with their albums Seducedand AbandonedandRemoteas well as the massive hit singles such as‘Labour of Love.’ To date the duo has sold in excessof two million records worldwide.Human League play the Showground on Saturday27th May. Human League’s County’sfarmers told to‘make hay whilethe sun shines’Lincolnshire’s farming community wastold to “make hay while the sun shines” attwo recent farming updates staged byBrown & Co and Duncan & Toplis.Audiences heard from a host ofspeakers who gave advice on whatfarmers could do in preparation for Britainexiting the European Union under thebanner ‘Planning Ahead’.Keynote speaker Sir Peter Kendall,former NFU Chairman and current Chair ofthe Agriculture and HorticultureDevelopment Board, said that while 2016’spolitical upheaval has been unprecedented,not much has actually changed and won’tstart being discussed properly until 2020. He said: “Agriculture is always the lastthing to be decided upon as it is soimportant. In the meantime, there is whatwe could term as a honeymoon period andthere are plenty of opportunities to be hadbefore some guaranteed payments fromthe EU end in 2020. There’s time to takeadvantage and grow while the marketremains open and free.”06-08_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:29 Page 1An idea to create a calendar made up from amateur photos of some ofLincolnshire’s most beautiful skies has raised £4,747 for the Lincs & Notts AirAmbulance.Last year Rachel Rodgers set up the Twitter account @LincsSkies as somewherefor local photographers to share their favourite photographs of the county’s iconicskies. The account grew rapidly in popularity and now has some 6,000 followersfrom all round the world.In September, Rachel asked her followers to submit photos to be considered fora calendar. Out of more than 60 entries, 12 winning photos were chosen by ajudging panel which included Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Deputy CEO SallyCrawford.“The generosity of people has completely blown me away while doing this project,” said Rachel.The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a charity which relies on donations from the communities it serves to raise the £2.1 million it costsevery year to keep the Ambucopter in the sky and saving lives 365 days of the year.Louth schoolgirl winsEU translationcompetitionA Lincolnshire teenager has won the British leg of a competition tofind the best young translators across the European Union.Amy Baxter of King Edward VI Grammar School in Louth won theJuvenes Translatores prize for translating into English a Spanish textdetailing European history and the importance of languages and translation.Amy said: “I’m delighted to have won a competition with such an importantmessage. Translation is a fantastic skill to have because it promotes having notonly the knowledge of a language, but also a deeper understanding of the peopleand culture of a country.”Amy’s translation was judged the best of 284 done by students in 73 schools acrossthe UK between a range of different European languages. She is hoping to go on to studySpanish and Italian at Cambridge University.Amy will receive her award at a ceremony in Brussels in April, where she will meet national winners from the other 27EU member countries. Next phase of ‘This Girl Can’ hits theEast MidlandsThe first campaign to show how women really look when beingactive is warming up for a return to our TV screens and it’scertainly needed here in the East Midlands: where over a third ofwomen say they worry about what other people think about themwhen they exercise.This Girl Can, commissioned by Sport England and funded byNational Lottery players, say that whilst they’ve inspired 2.8 millionwomen to get their kit on since the campaign launched in 2015,there’s still a lot more to do. As well as showing women in their sweaty, jiggly, muscly orglamorous glory, this year’s advertising also shows a much widerrange of women and activities. They include 69-year-old cold water swimmer Sue, roller derby player Lydia, and teenage sistersBleta and Londrita, who are Ju-Jitsu black and brown belts. This Girl Can is made possible thanks to funding from National Lottery players. New billboards and online videos are live now,with a new TV ad airing later this month. raise cash for air ambulanceLincolnshire skies06-08_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:29 Page 2Belvoir Castlebelieved to bebackdrop forThe Crown series 2A number of intriguing social media posts from camera crews have sparked speculation that scenes for the second series of theNetflix produced epic The Crown has been shot in Lincolnshire. Camera crews were believed to have been at Belvoir Castle in February, fuelling the rumour mill. It’s not the first time the gorgeouslocation has been used as the backdrop to telling stories of the royal family, having been used in Young Victoria. It was event used in2006’s Da Vinci Code. Believed to be the most expensive TV show ever produced, The Crown followed the early lives of Queen Elisabeth and Prince Phillip,played by Claire Foy and Matt Smith (of Doctor Who fame) respectively. The first series chronicled the events between 1947 to 1955,with the second series picking up the story threads when it debuts in November. latestnewsVisitLincolnappointsnewheadVisit Lincoln has appointedLydia Rusling as its new head,where she will play an activerole in developing and shapingthe city’s destinationmanagement plan as it entersits next crucial phase.With 13 years’ experienceworking across Lincolnshire’stourism industry, Lydia, pictured, has played a central role inmany of the county’s most prominent tourism projects.She said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Visit Lincoln, especiallyafter working closely with the team during 2015 on theopening of Lincoln Castle Revealed and Magna Cartacelebrations.”She added: “I am initially focussing on meeting and talkingto our partners, and I’d urge anyone who’d like to workcloser with Visit Lincoln to get in touch with me. Thereare exciting opportunities for 2017 with the forthcomingcelebrations around the Battle of Lincoln, the Knights’Trail plus an array of events planned.”County sixth former scoops$250,000 US ScholarshipSeventeen year old Lincoln native Jack Beckitt-Marshall haswon a place and a $250,000 financial aid package to study atBowdoin College in the US.Last summer, Jack was one of 150 students selected for asummer school in the US at either Yale University or theMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Jack, who was atMIT, competed with over 1,600 applicants to win a place on theprogramme and spent a week living on campus and visitingseveral other US universities.The students benefited from residential activities and receivedan intensive programme of support, delivered by the US-UKFulbright Commission over several months before and after theirUS visit, which covered admission tests,college choices and the applicationprocess.The aim of the Sutton Trust’s USProgramme is to encourageacademically talented, low andmiddle income Britishstudents to considerstudying at Americanuniversities. “This has honestly beenthe best decision I’ve evermade, and I wouldencourage anyone who isinterested and meets thecriteria to apply,” said Jack.06-08_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:29 Page 3Made in Lincolnshire was officially launched on February 2nd with a drink’s reception at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln.It introduced the awards and the entry process, with a presentation from Charlotte Horobin, Interim Director Midlandsand East for EEF – the manufacturer’s organisation. She discussed the role and importance of manufacturing across theregion. Made in Lincolnshire 2017 is hosted by Streets Chartered Accountants, NatWest and Business Lincolnshire. Withentries now open, interested parties have until Friday 14th April 2017, and can find all the details and more atwww.streetsweb.co.uk/about/events.Made in Lincolnshirelaunch eventMIKE THACKERY (AVALON CABINS & 2016WINNER), HEATHER LAWSON (EEF)DANIELLE LISTER, NATALIEGIBBONS (CHATTERTONSSOLICITORS)MARK HEAL ( SANTANDER),REBECCA BRITTAIN ( LINCS MEDIA)SUE MALTBY (MTAG COMPOSITES LTD),DAVID ASHBY (NATWEST)JANIS DALEY, SHERALEE THOMPSON(FLIXBOROUGH ECOTECHNOLOGIES)ALEXIS OUTRAM, SAM TINDALE, ALEXANDER MAUGHAN(STREETS), ANDY PROCTER (NATWEST)JAMES PINCHBECK (STREETS), CHARLOTTE HOROBIN (EEF),SAMANTHA HARRISON (BUSINESS LINCS), MIKE THACKERY(AVALON CABINS), GARRY WILKINSON (NATWEST)JAMIL KARKACH, KARL BLAKESLEY, MIKE WEBBPHOTOS: RICHARD PICKSLEYLINCOLNSHIRETODAY9MADE IN LINCOLNSHIRE09_Layout 1 21/02/2017 10:32 Page 1Next >