< Previousyou are fortunate to have a river or stream- that doesn’t flood! The traditional pondcan however be quite high maintenanceto ensure a natural balance, especially ifthe location does not have the correctbalance of light and shade. The otherfactor to consider is the safety of children. There are many other options forwater features that can be made fromsubtle natural materials such as granite,slate and timber. Depending on theactual design of the feature it can be justas impressive in a cottage garden righttime when I feel most aware of the cycleof life played out in front of us on ourdoorstep each year. Apart from variousplants showing, the birds too have wokenup. They are becoming more vocal in thedawn chorus, advertising their nestbuilding skills and genetic prowess toanyone who wants to listen. Anotherindicator to the shifting of the seasons canbe found in the garden pond. The frogsand toads will start to spawn this month.So hopefully all the major pondmaintenance was carried out last autumnto minimise any harm to the wildlife. If anyclearance is needed then please rememberto leave any debris out by the edge of thepond for at least a day or two so anybeasties can crawl back instead of endingup on the compost heap! At this time of year, the fish will becomemore active, so now is a good time tocheck that pond pumps and filters are allworking correctly. When the water warmsup the fish will feed more and the filtrationsystems will be working harder than theyhave done in the past few months.The common garden pond is one of themost natural ways of getting a waterfeature within your garden apart from if30 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDEN ADVICEAs I write this in the first week ofMarch, we have had some blue skies andmild nights; both indications that springhas definitely sprung. Apart from thecrocuses, daffodil and snowdropsmentioned last month, we now have afew Hawthorn flushing and Blackthornblossom starting to inject colour intonative hedgerows across the county. Allthis is after a very mild winter whichmeans the windscreen scraper has onlybeen deployed a handful of times. So what does this all mean to thegardeners itching to get out there andget stuck in?The grass will be growing, as it hasbeen growing slowly all winter, and willprobably need the casts sweeping off thesurface and the clearance of any mole hillsif you are unlucky enough to have them. Ifyou ran out of time and good weatherand could not get that the last mow ofyear done in November then don’t betempted to cut it too short straight away. The same can be said for any pruningforgotten last autumn. Don’t be fooledinto thinking that you can cut anythingback hard as we can still easily have hardfrosts that will cause damage.Spring is a magical time of year. It’s aOur regular gardening expert Ed Fuller, of Fullers Forestry andLandscaping, explores what spring will bring the green-fingered.Spring forward!030-031:Layout 1 14/3/14 12:37 Page 1through to a modern setting.Stainless steel, and glassfeatures lend themselves to thecontemporary gardens andrespond well to remote multi-colourlighting installations. When planning a water feature I wouldalways recommend over specking the pump and fitting a flowrate tap as it is better to have too much flow and be able tofine tune it for your requirements. A well-designed and builtwater feature can be the real jewel in the crown for any garden.However a badly conceived project can be high maintenanceand have the wow factor for all the wrong reasons!LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31GARDEN ADVICEAwell-designedand built waterfeature can be thereal jewel in thecrown for anygardenSpecialised Servicesin Garden DesignLandscaping andTree MaintenanceBacked by a highly-skilledand experienced team,we’ve built our reputationon an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutionsFREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONSCall 01522 868717 or 07867 510544info@fullerforestry.co.uklwww.fullerforestry.co.ukwww.landscapinglincolnshire.comFULLERSForestry & Landscaping030-031:Layout 1 14/3/14 12:37 Page 232 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBURTON WATERS - BEAL HOMESAlready 19 of the final 47 marinahomes to be built at The Quays, BurtonWaters, in rural Lincolnshire have beenpurchased by people seeking the lifestyleoffered by this unique location. A number of these last homes will beready for summer 2014 and, withbalconies offering stunning views overthe marina and acres of water,meandering footpaths, wildlife areas, anover water restaurant, wine bar, countrypub and health club all a short strollaway, where better to enjoy lazy summerdays?So, if you dream of a distinctivewaterside home then this is definitely theplace to look and, with 24-hour mannedsecurity, The Quays at Burton Waters isalso an ideal second home location forbuyers wanting a place away from thehustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy weekends away from it allBoat lovers like David and Denise Stott,have been drawn here by Burton Waters’location on the ancient FossdykeNavigation Canal which provides theperfect opportunity to explore thecounty’s miles of picturesque inlandwaterways. Having purchased their first boat, asports motor cruiser, and in search of abetter ‘work life balance’, Dr David Stottand his wife Denise spent much of lastsummer enjoying boating from BurtonWaters and decided to purchase aproperty at ‘The Quays’ so that they canenjoy weekends away from theirRotherham home.Now semi-retired, David Stott says,“We had a lovely summer at BurtonWaters taking our boat out to explore theRivers Witham and Trent, winding ourway through to Boston. We’ve joined theboat club here so we often go out in thecompany of other boats and enjoy clubsocial events.”Waterfront homesNow, the Stotts can easily get away toThe Quays for a few days and are lookingforward to sharing their waterfront homewith children, grandchildren andextended family.Their south-facing retreat gets plenty ofEnjoy a relaxingsummer atBurton Waters New marina homes near Lincoln are attracting those in search of aspecial place to live or looking for a relaxing weekend retreat. PayBurton Waters a visit and you will soon see why.032-033:Layout 1 14/3/14 13:13 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33sun and overlooks the marina. “We’vebeen very pleased with the house andthe specification is excellent,” says DrStott. “Burton Waters is a super littlecommunity, with good facilities and, ofcourse, it’s very close to Lincoln. Whenwe finally fully retire we may well decideto live here.”Last phaseThe Quays is the last £15 million phaseof residential development at BurtonWaters. Beal Homes opened a marketingsuite in October and finished two viewhomes in January – a three bedroomWelland and a two bedroom Darwin. A‘Marina View’ show home is planned forMay.These final properties, many of whichface the water, share the distinctiveDutch-inspired architectural styleestablished in earlier phases ofdevelopment at Burton Waters.Purchasers are invited to shape theinternal layouts and interior finishes inconsultation with Beal’s designer, so thateach property will be individual to itsbuyer. Homes at The Quays start from£179,950 ranging upwards dependingon size. Visit Burton WatersWhether you are house hunting or not,you can visit Burton Waters to take astroll around the marina, explore thefootpaths, book an appointment at thehair salon or day spa on The Landings orenjoy a glass of wine or meal at the pub,wine bar or Oriental restaurant.BURTON WATERS - BEAL HOMESThe Quays can be found at BurtonWaters, near Lincoln, LN1 2XG. Open daily, the hours are 10am to 5pm.Tours of The Quays and Burton Watersby boat are by prior appointment only.For more information, call Beal Homesfree on 0800 6121216 or visitwww.beal-homes.co.uk032-033:Layout 1 14/3/14 13:13 Page 234 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBURTON WATERSAs well as fantastic new homes on eachside of the marina making Burton Waterssuch an attractive place to live, a realsense of welcoming and a friendlyatmosphere is drawing people to BurtonWaters as a base for a fantastic day orweekend away from it all.Businesses are being attracted theretoo, not only because of the watersidelocation, but the sense of community. As far as pampering is concerned,there’s a whole host of ways to enjoyyourself here. Jo and her team atWaterfront Hair, for example, can giveyou the best advice and are colourspecialists too. Elsewhere, Karen at QuaysBeauty has a whole range of beautytreatments to make sure you feel as goodas you look. With facial treatments andholistic options like Indian head massageas well as tanning, waxing and nailtreatments, a visit to Burton Waters couldmean you walk away a whole new you!And, it’s a great comfort to customersthat they can visit away from the hustleand bustle of the high street and enjoy atruly relaxing environment.Pam Coulton at the Quays OrthoticPractice has plans for a new way todeliver quality healthcare on BurtonWaters. As well as her own establishedorthotic clinic, she has brought LuciePetts , from Pinpoint Therapy on board,who offers acupuncture and holistictherapy. Pam also hopes to add achiropractor, osteopath, podiatrist andphysiotherapist in the near future to themulti-disciplinary team at the BurtonWaters Clinic.Pam says, “The concept behind theBurton Waters Clinic, is to offer a One-Stop-Shop for patients, where they can beA go-todestinationBurton Waters is fast establishing itself as the jewel in Lincolnshire’s crown, witha community feel and businesses opening on the marina. When was the last timeyou paid the destination a visit?referred, if necessary, to other trained andregistered clinicians under the same roof.We always wanted the Quays OrthoticPractice to be on Burton Waters, as it’ssuch a beautiful setting, but more thanthis, it has excellent access for patientswith mobility issues, and is just a moreconducive space for receiving treatment,whatever the problem. “There is a different pace of life onBurton Waters, and we are grasping thisopportunity to share the location and ourskills and experience with more and morepeople. We’d love to see more people onA realsense of welcomingand a friendlyatmosphere isattracting people toreally use BurtonWaters as a base for afantastic day orweekend awayfrom it allThe QuaysOrthoticPractice034-036:Layout 1 17/3/14 09:16 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY35the marina, as it is open to all”.Ask why businesses have located here and you’ll be given awhole host of reasons. Paul Hanger of newly-opened Italianrestaurant Marino’s says, “People do ask, why Burton Waters?And I always say, why not? If our food is good enough, peoplewill come. It’s a great location and with the new homes andbuildings opposite now, there’s tonnes of potential too. There’splenty for people to come down for and it looks like there’sgoing to be a little more for people to do.”For those who are fitness mad and want to work up a sweatbefore relaxing on the water, David Lloyd Leisure are also on36 Opening in AprilFinest al fresco Italian dining set on the picturesque Burton WatersTel: 01522 542711 Lucie Pettsof PinpointTherapyKaren and Sam atQuays Beauty034-036:Layout 1 17/3/14 09:16 Page 236 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBURTON WATERSContact us: Waterfront Hair Salon, 9 The Landings,Burton Waters, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2TUTel : 01522 538444 www.waterfronthair.comFive minutes from Lincoln Central andextensive free parking for all clients!“A hair style is an outfit wornevery day, therefore it needs tobe right”Quays BeautyFor our Fab Spring promotions please go to www.quaysbeauty.comOur other treatments include: Facials, massages, manicures & pedicures with the latest products.Quays Beauty, 8 The Landings, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2TUTel: 01522 530600www.quaysbeauty.comSpring offerGuinot BodyContouring Treatment£36 (20% off normal price £45)Exfoliation followed bya full body massage tohelp combat celluliteand drain toxins.a short trip down the Fossdyke can takeyou to enviable local pubs where afreshly pulled pint, a glass of wine and ifyou’re in the mood, a slap-up meal. Oneof our recommended sojourns is to take aslow boat down to the Pyewipe Inn forexample, tying up the boat and sittingout until the sun goes down.Alternatively, popping open a bottle ofwine while moored at the marina is agreat option, maybe even barbecuingand soaking up the wonderfulatmosphere as everyone else does thesame. Can you really beat the smell offood cooking while the sun sets over thewater? We don’t think so.Soaking up this unique corner of thecounty is indeed a treat and we’d urgeyou to take a visit to Burton Waters assoon as you can. Whether you own aboat or not, there’s plenty to bring youhere and once you’ve sampled a little,you’ll no doubt want more. location where the emphasis is that it is‘more than a gym’. As well as a fitnesssuite, aerobic studios, tennis courts andcafé bar, there’s areas to relax too. As well as new homes and businessesalready confirmed, there’s plans for amajor high street coffee shop to opensoon, as well as other new places to eat,drink and be merry.If you pay a visit now the sun’s out,there’s a whole host of things to do too.Using the marina as a base for littleexcursions is fine. Indeed Lincoln andNewark are just a short hop by boat. JustJo, second from right andthe team at Waterfront HairBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY!CALL TO BOOK : 01522 520 362 /07946 598 133info@quaysorthotics.co.uk | www.quaysorthotics.co.ukWE’RE ALSO LOOKING FOR OTHER CLINICIANS TO JOIN THE CLINICBURTON WATERS CLINICDo you suffer from...Foot Pain?Knee Pain?Back Pain?Tradional Chinese AcupunctureAcupressure Massage - Cosmec AcupunctureAcupuncture for weight loss No needle AcupuncturePin Point Therapy can help!Would having an abundance of natural energy, sound sleep, a calm and clearmind and body free from pain be of interest to you? Tradional Chinese therapies such as Acupuncture and Massage have been pracced for thousands of years, mainly associated with pain relief, howeverthey can treat a wide range of condionsOrthotic intervention helps to reduce pain, slow the progression of a deformity or prevent injury.Orthoc treatment is not just for professional athletes or people with complex medical condionsBook your assessment with a qualified and experienced Orthost.6 & 7 The Landings | Burton Waters | Lincoln | LN1 2TU034-036:Layout 1 17/3/14 09:16 Page 31stissues only £1Great reasonsto subscribe...Each issue is brimming with a diverse topic range...• Heritage • Fashion • Hair & Beauty • Leisure • Homes & Gardens • County Motoring • Dining Out • What’s On • Free Reader Giveaways and much much more…First 3 issues only £1!FREE delivery to your doorReceive your copy before it hits the shopsORDER FORMYes, I would like to subscribe to Lincolnshire Today magazinefor the next 12 months, with the first 3 issues only being £1.Personal Details:First name:Last Name:Address:Town:County: Post Code:Tel: Mobile:Email:Payment by DEBIT/CREDIT cardName as it appears on card:Type of card: Mastercard / Visa / Visa Debit / OtherCard Number:Card Verification number (3 digits on signature strip):Expiry Date:Amount Authorised:Cheque enclosed YES / NO Please post this form back to: Subscriptions,Lincolnshire Today Magazine, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby. 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Both however are ancientsettlements with names from the OldEnglish - “Cofa’s Ham” (meaning Cofa’shomestead) and by the mid 13th centuryknown separately, as Covenham SanctiBartholomei and Covenham Sancti Marie.Their respective churches are late 14th orearly 15th century and of similar materials,that is chalk and local greenstone. StBartholomew’s has been redundant since1981 and has a slate bell turret instead of atower and churchyard managed as a naturereserve. Look too for the weather-beatencarved head over the porch door. NearbySt Mary’s church has a more traditionaltower, again built of rough stone.The Louth Navigation was formed bystraightening the River Lud and so is not a“canal” in the true sense; hence its propertitle of “Navigation”; nevertheless it isalmost invariably referred to as a canal. Itopened in 1770 almost twenty years afterits construction was first discussed andeven when the 1763 authorising Act ofParliament was passed construction wasdelayed by two years. The intention of itsinvestors was to trade with the Humberports and Yorkshire but without needing tooff-load cargoes from sea-going vesselsonto canal barges. Consequently thenavigation and its locks were made bothdeeper and wider than usual making it anexceptional part of Lincolnshire’s waterwayheritage. Special, larger boats too werebuilt in yards near Louth Riverhead. ItsTHE COVENHAMS AND THE LOUTH CANALOur first real spring walk of 2014 combines country lanes, a canal towpath and a strollround a modern-day engineering wonder - the Covenham Reservoir.Exploring Lincolnshireon footFIREBEACON BRIDGEFEN BRIDGECOVENHAM RESERVOIRRESERVOIR WILDLIFE038-039:Layout 1 14/3/14 12:29 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSroute ran inland for twelve miles fromTetney Lock with a total of eight locks,seven of these being within the last fewmiles to Louth. In 1847 the company waspurchased by the Great Northern Railwayand thereafter slowly declined againstrailway competition. Nevertheless finalclosure only came in 1920, and thenalmost overnight, after severeinfrastructure damage at Louth Riverheadfollowing the famous Louth Flood. Thedamage was such that the necessaryrepairs were simply unaffordable. Originalwharf warehouses survive at both Fenand Fire Beacon Bridges.Covenham Reservoir by contrast is anobvious 20th century addition to thelandscape. It is managed by AnglianWater and has the dual role of fulfilling21st century demands for both water andleisure facilities. Construction began in1967 and took two years with a third yearneeded to fill it by drawing water fromboth the Great Eau and the LouthNavigation. Further statistics serve toemphasise its size. The water surfacecovers an area of 218 acres; the depthreaches 15 metres and the circumferencemeasures almost two miles. Becausepart of it is a nature reserve publicaccess has been granted tothe perimeter embankmentpath from which can beseen many species ofpath joins from the left.The combined main route nowcontinues along the lane for about oneand a half miles before coming alongsidethe Louth Navigation and continuing toFen Bridge. Cross this and immediatelyturn left along the waterside path forapproximately two miles. At the nextroad you are at Fire Beacon Bridge; re-cross the navigation by turning left.Follow the road (carefully!) for a mile,through a double bend to reach thecarpark at the northwest corner of thereservoir. Climb over the stile and up thesteps onto the perimeter embankmentwhere a second choice of route can bemade. You may walk in either directionaround the reservoir wall, from whichpanoramic views unfold, east across themarsh and westwards to the Wolds - Irecommend the slightly longer leftwardsroute! But - either way - on reaching thefar side look for another stile and steps;descend these to a second stile and alane.Turn right along this for 40 yards or sothen take the track to the left. Once thisbends right it soon becomes surfaced asBirkett’s Lane again, thus leading youback to St Bartholomew’s churchwith the inn just round thecorner to your right.by Hugh Marrowswater birds, especially during the wintermonths. The reservoir is home to apopular sailing club, and wind surfing andwater skiing facilities are also available.Back at the inn look out for the hugeterra cotta plaque on the end wallbearing the inn’s name and date 1898.NOTES.A simpler, shorter walk (2miles) uses just the reservoir perimeterpath from the carpark by the sailing clubentrance. Readers may park at the NewPlough Inn; if possible please advise thelandlord.THE ROUTE. There are two options atthe beginning of this walk. For both turnright from the inn carpark. On reaching StBartholomew’s church you may turn leftdown Birkett’s Lane for 300 yards andthen take the footpath on the right over aprominent footbridge and across a secondfield to meet another lane; then turn left.Alternatively keep forward to St Mary’schurch, just before which a path branchesleft at a white gate, cutting through thechurchyard to reach another Lane -Coldharbour Lane. Then turn left. Justbeyond a double bend the “option one”FACTFILESTART : The New Plough Inn, Covenham St. BartholomewMAPS : OS Landranger 113 (Grimsby) • Explorer 283DISTANCE : 8 miles • 13 kilometresREFRESHMENTS : The New Plough InnSt BARTHOLOMEW'SCANAL WAREHOUSE FEN BRIDGE038-039:Layout 1 14/3/14 12:29 Page 2Next >