Springhas finally sprungLife in thecountyHeritageArts & CultureFashionHomes &Gardens Life in thecountyHeritageArts & CultureFashionHomes &Gardens Springhas finally sprung£2.95 APRIL 2017£2.95 APRIL 2017THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET30+ years young30+ years young01_Layout 1 20/03/2017 09:20 Page 1Create your very own home from home at Thorpe Park Holiday Centre, Cleethorpes Terms and conditions: *Package price includes siting, connections, standard accessories, this year’s entry level site fees, water charges, rates and insurance. Parks cannot be used as a permanent residence. Bourne Leisure Limited. Registered Office: 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL. Registered in England (No. 04011660). 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Even with article50 yet to be triggered and the government doingmore post budget U turns than a learner driver onvalium, it’s hard not to feel cheerful.Sorry, bit of a flashback there… now where was I?Oh yes, the days getting longer, and noticeablywarmer, which means it’s a great time to get out andabout and perhaps find the motivation to start thoseprojects in the garden that you promised yourself you’d do this year.Then again, let’s not get too carried away, the A&E departments arealready overworked without us budding DIY-ers bothering them, to stitcha finger or two back on. Do as I do and get a man, or woman, in;preferably someone with the right tools and knowledge on how to usethem safely.There’s plenty of things happening in the county though, especiallywith Easter in our sights, as you’ll see from our latest issue of yourfavourite county magazine. We’ve got some great country walks for youto try – and even if you’re not an avid rambler you’ll love this month’schosen route as it offers some spectacular views and chocolate-box stylevillages to explore. Also, as Mother Nature breathes new life’s into ourgardens, we’ve more inspiration for our green fingered readers, althoughthis particular makeover shows what can be achieved by someone whodidn’t have a clue about gardening; and wait till you see the results.We’ve plenty more besides, including: a round up of the latest news fromaround Lincolnshire, inspiration for the home, what’s on around thecounty and our lead feature this month is dedicated to the life-savingefforts of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance. We’ve so much more besides and, as we often say, we’re passionateabout the county so we hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as weenjoyed compiling it and we hope you have a wonderful Easter.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. 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If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme,then why not pass your magazine onto a localhospital or charity?FRONT COVER: SWINESHEAD, BOSTON BY JASON TOMLINSON03_Layout 1 20/03/2017 09:25 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?9 LINCOLN SPORTSMAN’S DINNERThe third Sportsman’s Dinner of the season recently tookplace at The Bentley Hotel in Lincoln, sporting British boxingreferee Ian John-Lewis as guest speaker34EXPLORING LINCOLNSHIRE ON FOOTWith spring now well and truly here our April walk is an airyexpedition over the Wolds – although there are somesecluded valleys and villages to explore too!36SPRINGBOARD TO STYLEIt’s the time of year for spring cleaning, so isn’t it about timeyou went through your wardrobe and spruced things up abit? Where better to start than with this handy guide,detailing all this month’s must haves46BEYOND BEAUTYGillian Jackson, Beauty Therapy Lecturer and owner of SkinCouture Beauty Salon, explains how a holistic approach tobeauty can lead to a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle48DE-STRESS TO LOOK GREATThere’s no way of hiding it; our lives can get pretty stressful.Instead of trying to layer on more make-up, however, whynot consider tackling the root of the problem?50MAKING A CHANGESports and activities are the best ways to lose weight, yet sooften we refuse to consider them. Is it time for this mentalityto change?52SPRING INTO THE KITCHENWith spring firmly upon us and the days getting warmer, it’snever been a better time to put your culinary skills to thetest. Don’t forget Lincolnshire’s many fabulous restaurants,however, as we’re moving towards the sort of weatherperfect for eating outside55LINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCEUtterby native Llewis Ingamells will join Chief Pilot PaulSmith, Pilot Tim Taylor and fellow newcomer Anna Loake inpiloting the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s latest addition60LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEQuite what rabbits have to do with chocolate, eggs or thecrucifixion remains to be seen, but this time of year, thecounty is a literal breeding ground for bunnies, so we bringyou the lowdown on one of Britain’s most abundant animals62FROM LOUTH WITH LOVELouth is a community in every sense of the word, with a keendetermination to make sure they’re not swallowed by thefaceless nature of modern life APRIL3636IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR FOR SPRINGCLEANING, SO ISN’T IT ABOUT TIME YOUWENT THROUGH YOUR WARDROBE ANDSPRUCED THINGS UP A BIT? contents04-05_Layout 1 20/03/2017 13:44 Page 11414THIS MONTH, WE TAKE A TOUR OFGEOFFREY AND GILL FYFE’S BREATHTAKINGWATER MILL, IN WEST DEEPING; AND WHATA HOME65WHAT’S BEST FOR YOUIt’s said that what’s best for one, might not be best foranother, and that’s true in solutions for old age as well, withevery person being different68A FEW TOO MANY POUNDSWe often hear about the obesity epidemic in humans, butour unhealthy lifestyles have also passed onto pets – withmany obese dogs and cats suffering as a result70COUNTY MOTORINGHot from the stands of Geneva’s 87th motor show76LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDOf Lincolnshire’s many historic villages not many come withas much history as Old Bolingbroke. We visit to explore78WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in Lincolnshire83BEST OF SHOWIt might seem a little premature, but as we enter April we’realready making preparations for the Lincolnshire Show whichis being held this year on 21st and 22nd June so make a notein your diary and drop us a line if you’d like to go on our VIPlistDesirable homes14BEYOND WORDSWriting for the region’s leading county magazine,Lincolnshire Today, I’ve had the pleasure of visiting manycaptivating homes over the years. But this month, we take atour of Geoffrey and Gill Fyfe’s breathtaking Water Mill, inWest Deeping; and what a home20MAKE LIKE THE DANESSetting time and space for comfort is something we can alldo with more of in our lives, and it begins at home22FREE FORMSculptor April Shepherd doesn’t just capture her subjects inbronze or clay, but takes inspiration for their movements andher own love of myth and folklore24AESTHETIC ARTISTRY AT ITS NATURAL BESTIt’s one of the great attractions of working for the county’stop lifestyle magazine, that we get to see what lurks inpeoples back gardens and this month’s is a ratherspectacular Japanese themed garden28CREATING A JAPANESE GARDENUtilising features such as ponds, streams, islands and hills tocreate miniature reproductions of natural scenery they canbe breathtaking in their simplicity and, done well, are worksof art32VIBRANT AND VERDANTEd Fullers from Fullers Forestry and Landscaping explainsthat spring brings a number of jobs to get your gardenlooking its best04-05_Layout 1 20/03/2017 13:44 Page 2Craig Davidto playCleethorpesPop sensation Craig David is set to headline Cleethorpes’ MeridianShowground this summer with special guest Sigma.From a UK Garage pioneer to a mainstream multi-million seller, Craig David is so much more than your average artist. TheSouthampton born singer transcends the norm, consistently rising above expectation and pushing musical boundaries.From Ivor Novello awards to sales of over 13 million, 2 No.1’s, 14 Top 10 hits, huge success in America and sold out shows across theworld, Craig is one of the UK music scene’s most successful male solo artists. As well as awards, acclaim, platinum sales and sold-out tours, the singer/songwriter is one of a handful of artists able to balanceincredible commercial success with can’t-pay-for-it credibility.Though his recent return to form has been hailed as a comeback, Craig never really went away. He’s set to play Cleethorpes on Friday14th July 2017.latestnewsTop accolade for Lincoln CastleLincoln Castle has been named a top visitor attraction after it wasawarded a prestigious Gold Accolade from VisitEngland.The castle scored highly in a number of categories including visitorexperience, facilities, service and staff to achieve the ultimate GoldAccolade. The honour is given to the top 10% of attractions inVisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme.Councillor Nick Worth, Executive Councillor for Heritage, said: “Staffand volunteers do a great job of bringing it all to life in a visitorexperience to remember. Many of them were mentioned individually byname in the report for their personable, friendlyand knowledgeable interactionswith visitors, so I’m overjoyed forthem.”In its report, VisitEngland notedthe Castle’s unique combination ofthree very different principleattractions within the castle makesfor a historically fascinating day out.It also brought attention to the staffand volunteer interactions, theticketing choices, gift shop and theoverall cleanliness.Lincoln Castle has welcomed overa million visitors since its reopeningin 2015, after its £22 millionrefurbishment.New fundingsupports arts,sports andeducation inGrimsbyAttollo Ofshore has pledged £25,000 towards afund which will invest in education, sport and artsprojects to support young people in Grimsby.The company’s Attollo Foundation will work inpartnership with local public and third sectororganisations, providing funding and resources toincrease the impact and reach of projects in,primarily, maritime and STEM education andsport.The Grimsby and Aberdeen-based companyhas a specific interest in offshore wind and iskeen to demonstrate the opportunities andimprove education and research in industriessupporting offshore wind energy.Ben Moore, Managing Director of AttolloOffshore, said: “By setting up this foundation andallocating these funds over a three year period,we aim to support the long-term developmentand sustainability of selected projects that willaccelerate all-inclusive access for young peopleinto competitive sports and education, providinga legacy to the area that supports the world’slargest offshore wind projects.”© shutterstock/Artur Bogacki06-08_Layout 1 20/03/2017 13:52 Page 1The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is hosting a poetry competition following acash injection from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Amateur and professional poets alike will be competing for a chance of winning£250, with prizes awarded at this year’s Chalk Streams Festival in August. Open to all ages and abilities, the theme of the competition is (unsurprisingly)‘Lincolnshire Chalk Streams’, with three age categories: under 11s, 11-17 and 18 and over.“The chalk streams can be seen in the beautiful Lincolnshire Wolds countryside,much of which has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,” saidWill Bartle, Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Monitoring Officer – Community andEducation.He added: “The Wolds were the birthplace of famous Victorian poet, Lord Alfred Tennyson, making it the perfect location to have awander and get inspired.” The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is a partnership project between Lincolnshire County Council, The Lincolnshire WoldsCountryside Service, Anglian Water, the Environment Agency, Natural England, The Wild Trout Trust and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Local pets sought for‘pioneering research’Lincolnshire pet owners are being invited to sign up to an academicdatabase which is used to recruit participants for pioneering pet-friendlyanimal behaviour research.The ‘Pets Can Do’ database was launched by researchers at theUniversity of Lincoln, whose work has featured on a number of majortelevision documentaries including Horizon, Secret Life of Cats andAmazing Animals.The database enables researchers to work with a variety of domesticanimals, and offers pet owners a chance to get involved in exciting researchopportunities while learning more about the behaviour of their furry friends.Previously, the database only supported studies about pet dogs but the team islaunching another database for cats, with plans to expand to other animals later in theyear.Cat and dog owners from across the Lincolnshire region are invited to join the community now tohear about future opportunities for getting involved.Any interested pet owners can email petscando@lincoln.ac.uk to sign up. Streets family forumgathers business ownersacross LincolnshireStreets Chartered Accountants hosted their Family Business Forum inWoodhall Spa’s Petwood Hotel last month, inviting business owners from familybusinesses across Lincolnshire to come and share what makes their companyspecial. With topics focused on family and corporate governance, the eventwelcomed numerous companies and representatives which filled the room withease.Speakers included David Hallam, Managing Director of Wise Software Ltd andHayley Sanders, lawyer at Andrew & Co Solicitors, and someone who once had the pleasure of working with the Mulliez family,France’s fourth richest family. The event proved a roaring success with over fifty delegates and various questions posed to the speakers. A delightful mealprovided by the Petwood rounded off the event, with more promised by Streets for the future. competition open tocounty poetsLincolnshire Chalk Streams© shutterstock/A. and I. Kruk© shutterstock/vvvita06-08_Layout 1 20/03/2017 13:53 Page 2Kaiser Chiefsset to rockthe RacecourseKaiser Chiefs, the Brit Award boasting, multimillion selling rock outfit, are setto headline Market Rasen Racecourse this summer.The band have earned their sixth top ten album with Stay Together as theyembark on a UK arena tour, as well as dates at major festivals in Europe andbeyond.The band first shot to recognition with their breakout 2005 hit ‘I Predict a Riot’, followed by smash hits such as ‘Oh My God’,‘Everyday I Love You Less and Less’, ‘Modern Way’, and, of course, the #1 single ‘Ruby’.The band’s frontman Ricky Wilson was the first coach on The Voice UK to mentor the winning acts two years in a row in 2015 and 2016.The band is set to rock the Racecourse on Saturday 19th August. The summer line-up is shaping up to be a brilliant blowout, with aline-up already boasting Olly Murs, who is set to headline Ladies Day in June. latestnewsFormerFirst DatescontestantopensLincoln tearoomFormer First Datescontestant Des Davis mayhave failed to find love on theChannel 4 reality show, buthas instead openedMargaret’s Tea Rooms inLincoln. Des went on the show with high hopes of finding theperfect partner. Now he’s ploughing his energies into a newenterprise, named after his late mum.“Since being a little boy I had always said to my mum that Iwanted to take her to a posh place for tea. Now I want tocreate that experience for other people. I started to thinkabout finding the right spot about nine months ago,” Des said. He added: “I felt that the St Martin’s Square premiseswould be perfect for what I wanted to do. The Tea Room isjust off the main High Street, but also almost in its ownlittle neighbourhood.”As well as breakfast, lights lunches and afternoonteas, Des will also be serving up his own signaturetea – Scotch Mist.Gainsborough awarded£5.5m as part ofregeneration programme West Lindsey District Council is supporting the delivery ofhousing and economic growth in Gainsborough after awarding a£5.5 million grant to implement its INVEST regenerationprogramme.Under this latest round of Local Growth Funding (also knownas the Growth Deal), West Lindsey has been allocated two lots offunding.The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) hasbeen working closely with central Government to coordinate£29.45 million of Growth deal funding for the area.The Gainsborough Growth Project has secured £4 million toincrease the pace of housing delivery in the town.Cllr Jeff Summers, Leader of West LindseyDistrict Council welcomed the newswhich will help ‘facilitate’ the housinggrowth targets set for the town.He said: “West LindseyDistrict Council hascommitted to an ambitiousprogramme of housinggrowth and town centreregeneration inGainsborough. We willbuild on the success ofprevious developments andenable the town to fulfil itspotential as an attractive andthriving sub-regional centre.”© shutterstock/Photoseeker06-08_Layout 1 20/03/2017 13:53 Page 3Next dinner is 27th AprilKeep an eye on Facebook for further detailsTo contact the club you can email at info@lincolnsportsmans.com, telephone on01522 508355 or visit the comprehensive website at www.lincolnsportsmans.comDinners areheld at TheBentley Hotel,South Hykeham,LincolnIAN JOHN-LEWISMERV DENTON,IAN MIDGLEYKEN KEAST,STEVEN WELLSROY FROGGATT, STEWART MASTERS(COMEDIAN), KEITH COMPTONIAN JOHN-LEWIS, STEWART MASTERS, ROD TAYLOR,ROY FROGGATT, TREV MASON, DAVE CLARKTHE MERV PRICE PARTYJOHN MULHALL, PAUL GRAHAM,MICHAEL RICHARDSRICHARD DUFFIN, BENN KAY, ROBERTMCLENNAN, ANDY STAFFORDDAVE BARNSDALE,CHRIS WALKERBOB MARSH,BILL TURNERLincoln Sportsman’sdinnerThe third Sportsman’s Dinner of the season recently took place at The Bentley Hotel in Lincoln, sporting British boxing referee Ian John-Lewisas guest speaker. Ian is the first black British boxing referee to officiate a Heavyweight World Title fight. He started his career as an amateur,and continued to have success as a professional boxer. Ian has been the “Man in the Middle” taking control and adjudicating fights that haveincluded house hold names such as Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan and Bernard Hopkins to name but a few. He was supported by West Countrycomedian Stewart Waters.PHOTOS: RICHARD PICKSLEYLINCOLNSHIRETODAY9SOCIAL SCENE09_Layout 1 20/03/2017 11:10 Page 1Next >