£2.95 APRIL 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE30+ years young30+ years youngWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLM£2.95 APRIL 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEThe best ofLincolnshireThe best ofLincolnshire100 years ofthe RAFFabulousfashionLincs & NottsAir AmbulanceCountyheritage100 years ofthe RAFFabulousfashionLincs & NottsAir AmbulanceCountyheritage01_Layout 1 20/03/2018 08:24 Page 1www.visitbostonuk.com events@boston.gov.uk 01205 314200Photographs and video may be takenat this event for promotional purposeswww.visitbostonuk.comFREE ENTRY1940s eventSaturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 20181940s dress encouragedWhy not bring a picnic and stay all dayMr James - PhotographyMr James - PhotographySATURDAY – 10am to 4pmBoston Market PlaceListen to the 1940s entertainmentSUNDAY – 10am to 4pmCentral Park Vintage cycles, tractors, vehicles Afternoon tea tent BBMF flypast Retro stallsLEES FURNISHERS, 222 VICTORIA STREET, GRIMSBY DN31 1BJ TEL: 01472 353251 www.leesfurnishers.co.ukOpen Mon-Sat 9am to 5.15pm Sundays 11am to 4pm•Free Car ParkFIND YOUR DREAM FLOOR AT LEES FURNISHERSBeing an Amtico One exclusive retailpartner means we can offer you an unrivalled range of products, palettesand patterns to bring your flooring vision to life. Classic or contemporary,bold or beautiful, there’s an Amticofloor for every room in your home. We are the only retailer in Lincolnshirewho can offer this service. Interest Free Creditavailable on orders over £500 and Free Home Design Service,please ask for details.02_Layout 1 19/03/2018 10:31 Page 1from theeditorThough most of us consider March as the true startof spring, the clocks don’t jump forward until wellinto the latter half of the month, meaning April ismore indicative of a greener side of the year. It alsosees the release of a brand new issue of LincolnshireToday, and, speaking on behalf of my entire team, Ithink this one is something special. A true cross section of Lincolnshire, our April issueexplores not one, but two of the county’s best loved towns, from thearts and history of Louth to everything great about Spalding. As if thatwasn’t enough, our heritage correspondent digs deep into his endlessreservoir of knowledge, and we take a timely look at the last hundredyears of the Royal Air Force. As well as featuring one of the most exciting and best loved artiststhis month who have ever graced these pages, we also profile a Grimsbyborn author who is making waves with her crime novels. Add to thatexpert garden advice and some inspiration for your interior design andyou’ve got a pretty stellar issue in your hands. But there’s more.I’m particularly fond of this time of year, namely for the food andproduce. We’ve already begun the spring season visiting some of ourfavourite restaurants and tucking into some of the finest foodLincolnshire has to offer. Check out our dedicated dining review pagesto discover your next favourite restaurant and don’t forget to drop us aline for our dining awards later in the year to let us know your likes anddislikes.That about sums up our April issue. I hope you enjoy reading it half asmuch as my team enjoyed putting it together. In the meantime, don’tforget to keep an eye on our website www.lincolnshiretoday.net for allthe latest news while we get busy with our May issue. Good reading, as alwaysMichael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netGroup Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart Pearcey, Tess EggingtonSales 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 all plasticwrapping, free gifts and samples. If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme,then why not pass your magazine onto a localhospital or charity?FRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTP://AIRPOWERART.CO.UK03_Layout 1 19/03/2018 12:59 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?28LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEThe Cuckoo is one of the most enigmatic and distinctivevisitors to these shores, gracing us with its presence for afew fleeting months before disappearing again in summer30SPRING INTO STYLEFinally, the clocks have sprung forward, the sun hangs longerin the sky and the temperature is only rising. It’s time tobreak out the spring fashion proper, and have we got someabsolute stunners for you this month40EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFULFeeling “beautiful inside and out” is a term beloved ofmarketers and beauty moguls, but what exactly does itmean? Food is medicine and, for beautifying and anti-agingproperties, there’s no better treatment. Lincolnshire Todaylooks at a few foods that will leave you looking younger andmore beautiful than ever42THE COSMETIC QUESTIONFor some it’s a taboo, for others liberation. This month welook into the world of cosmetic surgery and just why it’s sucha hot topic45THE MAGIC OF MOVEMENTThere’s a popular misconception that physiotherapists aresimply glorified masseurs, working their fingertips into astrained muscle or ache. The practice is also often conflatedwith the work of chiropractors. These assumptions, though,are far from the truth and belittle the important workundertaken by this key branch of health and medicine46SPRING FOODAfter the winter storms of the `beast from the east` onewould be forgiven for believing it still winter and not themiddle of spring. That said with warmer weather expectedahead, here are some recipes to help brighten up those Aprildays51HISTORY. MUSIC. MARKETSLouth is one of Lincolnshire’s best kept secrets, nestled awayfrom the hustle bustle of the county’s more urban quarters.The historic market town is its own destination, rather thansomewhere you’re likely to pass by on stroll or drive. YetLouth is positively thriving, with its popular marketplace,boutique stores, local businesses and, of course, its vibrantart and music scene56LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDWith spring arrived we head outdoors to exploreLincolnshire’s premier heritage nature reserve at GibraltarPoint and discover its history58LINCS & NOTTS AIR AMBULANCEThe Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance has been providingemergency care for many years, and is no stranger to thepages of Lincolnshire Today. This month we caught up withthem to see how the charity is faring, and what others cando to support themAPRIL3030FINALLY, THE CLOCKS HAVE SPRUNGFORWARD, THE SUN HANGS LONGER IN THESKY AND THE TEMPERATURE IS ONLY RISING.IT’S TIME TO BREAK OUT THE SPRING FASHIONPROPER, AND HAVE WE GOT SOME ABSOLUTESTUNNERS FOR YOU THIS MONTHcontents04-05_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:58 Page 15656WITH SPRING ARRIVED WE HEADOUTDOORS TO EXPLORE LINCOLNSHIRE’SPREMIER HERITAGE NATURE RESERVE ATGIBRALTAR POINT AND DISCOVER ITSHISTORY62THE HEART OF THE FENSSpalding is known around the country as being the heart ofthe fens, and manages to keep that countryside feel eventoday• Riverside Training68COUNTY MOTORINGNew car sales took a bit of a bashing in the early part of2018, according to the Society of motor manufactures andtraders (SMMT) Which means car makers are having to goall out to tempt consumers to part with their hard-earnedcash• We take a look at the Bentley Bentayga74A CONVERSATION WITH…Rachel Sargeant is an up-and-coming author born and raisedright here in Lincolnshire who is rapidly clocking upsuccesses for her latest novel. We sat down with Rachel totalk about her most recent work, how she got into writingand more76A CENTURY OF THE RAFApril marks a hundred years of the Royal Air Force and tocommemorate the occasion Lincolnshire Today takes a brieflook back at its history84WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in Lincolnshire• Lincolnshire ShowgroundDesirable homes14A HOME FOR THE DREAMERThis month’s property has an unusual past, stands as amagnificent family home in the present, but has the potentialfor a home business in the future18A LITTLE TOUCH OF LUXURYA few choice additions to any room can have a massiveimpact. To show you how easy it is to achieve an elegantinterior at home, we’ve gathered up a few personal favouritewe’re sure you’ll love too20ROMANTIC IMAGINGSThis month we explore the work of Kerry Darlington, a highlyrespected and sought after artist whose pieces combinestorybook illustration with romanticism for some of the moststartling images ever to grace these pages22VIEW TO A CHILLIf you’re like me, you’re probably looking out at the gardenand wondering when we’ll see the back of this snow andrain. Try as I might, holding a brolly in one hand and diggingwith the other just doesn’t seem right in April26GETTING THE PERFECT PATIOIf you are thinking about creating a patio area or upgradingyour existing one there are a few things you may want toconsider, as Ed Fuller from Fullers Forestry and Landscapingexplains04-05_Layout 1 19/03/2018 13:58 Page 2Help makeLincoln bloomthis summerLincoln Business Improvement Group has launched its Lincoln in Bloom initiative for 2018 encouraging businesses to join it incelebrating the 100th anniversary of the RAF by investing in making the city extra vibrant and welcoming for shoppers and visitors.This year’s Lincoln in Bloom initiative has seen the Group partner again with Continental Landscapes to offer businesses theopportunity to tap into subsidised floral offers that exclude VAT.“We are encouraging businesses to tap into our annual subsidised offer, and they are welcomed to get in touch if they have otherrequirements under the In Bloom Scheme,” said Lincoln BIG Business Support Manager Richard Baxter.“Continental Landscapes is the direct point of contact and will be responsible for arrange the displays, installing them and keepingthem looking at their best, but to ensure these are ready for installing by the firstweek of June, business owners and managers need to get their orders inby the end of March.”soundLINCS awarded forcontribution to artsand culture for familiessoundLINCS has scooped a national award for ‘Best Family-FriendlyWorkplace Initiative’ at the annual Fantastic For Families Awardsceremony.The Lincoln-based community music organisation was awarded thehonour by a panel of expert judges from across the arts sector. Awardsrecognise the organisations that put on excellent events, welcomed familiesinto their building, thought about the needs of older visitors and consideredthe caring responsibilities of their staff.For soundLINCS, the victory was in recognition of the decision to move toextended office hours from Monday to Thursday, fitting employees’ full-timeworking week into four days and providing a three day weekend, whilst alsocreating the systems to maintain the important delivery of the Companyseven days a week.soundLINCS CEO Nikki-Kate Heyes said: “It isbrilliant to share as a teamthis wonderful recognitionof the journey that we havebeen on together, and canhopefully help spreadawareness of thepositive effects thechange can have.”latestnewsLast survivingDambuster opensLincoln education centreThe last surviving British member of the Dambustersraid, Squadron Leader George “Johnny” Johnson MBE,DFM, has officially opened a new education centre forchildren with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.Set up by the Specialist Education Support Network(SESN), the George Johnson Education Centre on WeaverRoad in Lincoln is aimed at children aged 14 to 16 who arestruggling to cope or have been excluded frommainstream education. In peacetime Johnson, who was born in Lincolnshire in1921, taught people with learning difficulties and laterdeveloped pioneering programmes in mental healthrehabilitation at Rampton and Balderton hospitals.Speaking at the launch he said: “Young people withemotional or behavioural problems often get overlookedso this is a wonderful opportunity for students to get theeducation and support they need to help them reach theirfull potential.”© Shutterstock / Svetlana.Is06-08_Layout 1 19/03/2018 10:33 Page 1Cleethorpes Coast Light The Cleethorpes Coast LightRailway is celebrating its 70th anniversary in July, withcelebrations taking place over the weekend of the 14th and15th July 2018.To mark this very special occasion, an intensive timetablewill be in operation throughout the weekend featuring residents from the railway and some veryspecial guests that will be announced in due course. At Lakeside Station, there will be entertainment, children’s activities, model railway layouts, display of the railways history and muchmore. Get behind the regulator of a CCLR resident in Driver for a Fiver. An official ceremony on Saturday 14th will mark the railwaysanniversary. There will be plenty of photo opportunities over the weekend so make sure your cameras are fully charged.The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is the number one tourist attraction in North East Lincolnshire. Lincolnshirecelebrates LGBT+history monthLeading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+)spokespeople visited Lincolnshire recently to talk to professionalsduring an LGBT+ conference. The annual event took place for the fourthtime and this year was based around increasing LGBT+ awareness.Bernard Reed OBE and Terry Reed OBE from the Gender Identity Research andEducation Society spoke about the traumatic experience of their daughter whotransitioned in the workplace. These events have inspired Bernard and Terry to improve the lives of transand gender non-conforming people by educating others and lobbying for changes in policies, especially in healthcare.PC Andrew Sudbury, Chair of the East Midlands branch of the National LGBT Police Network, talked about what it islike to be gay in the Police and issues he has faced.Other speakers at the event included Hannah Watson, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Manjinder Singh Sidhu,human rights activist who shared their personal stories.Skegness getting amakeover Organisations have been invited to input a piece of work toprovide a more consistent look to Skegness foreshore to improveits appearance.Working with designers at Focus and Guy Taylor Associates,the project will see the development of a detailed Design Manualfor the foreshore that will enable East Lindsey District Council toproactively pursue grant funding opportunities to makeimprovements to this important area of the resort.In late 2017, areas of Skegness foreshore were awarded‘Registered Park and Garden Status’ and the area is now classedas Grade II listed. This important listing opens up the potential toattract grant funding to support schemes that can improve the appearance of the area.The Manual will identify improvements that can be made to lighting, street furniture, signage, colour schemes and pathways;as well as considering opportunities to improve layout for the benefit of traffic and pedestrians.Light Railwaygears up forCleethorpes Coast© Shutterstock / John W Harrison© Shutterstock / Roland Magnusson70th anniversary06-08_Layout 1 19/03/2018 10:33 Page 2A rare collection of royal charters dating back to the 12th century will be restored as part of a new project to preserve thedocuments for future generations.The ‘Lincoln Charters Project’, a partnership between the University of Lincoln, and the City of Lincoln Council, will seeconservators and medieval experts at the University working to preserve, digitally record and analyse some of the city’s mostprized manuscripts.The collection of royal charters span nearly 400 years and include important documents from the reigns 25 kings, includingKing John, King Richard II and King Henry V.This will be the first time that the city’s charters have been inspected and repaired since 1788 when Samuel Lyon, the city’s TownClerk, carried out the work. While some of the documents have been put on display in the city’s Guildhall, many have not beenseen since they were placed into the Lincolnshire Archives in 1904.Jerry Green DogRescue says no topuppy farmsJerry Green Dog Rescue, which has rescue centres in Lincolnshire,Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire, is calling on fellow animal lovers toput pressure on the Government to ban the sale of puppies by pet shops and other third-party dealers.CEO Jacqui Bell said: “Alarmingly, the standard dog breeding licence doesn’t put anywhere near enough emphasis on the long-term welfare of the breeding bitches and their pups.“Unsuspecting owners can end up with pets with serious health issues. When they struggle to cope they often turn to us foradvice and in some cases for rehoming.“I would urge anyone thinking about getting a dog to get in touch with the team here at Jerry Green Dog Rescue to find out whatsort of dog would be the best match for your lifestyle before making the commitment, people would probably be surprised at whoturns out to be their best match.”latestnews© Shutterstock / ANURAK PONGPATIMETFOR A CARING ANDPROFESSIONAL APPROACHTO ALL YOUR VETERINARY NEEDS•Pre-purchase Examinations •Endoscopy•Stables & Theatre •Tendon Scanning•Reproductive Ultrasound •Mobile Xray Unit.Estate Office, Boston RdSPILSBYTel: 01790 752227Heath Road Trad. Est.SKEGNESSTel: 01754 767444110 High StreetMABLETHORPETel: 01507 478182Fenwold VeterinaryPractice LtdRare Royal Charters preservedby Lincoln project© University of Lincoln06-08_Layout 1 19/03/2018 10:33 Page 309_Layout 1 19/03/2018 10:34 Page 1Next >