< PreviousOfficial government fuel consumption figures in mpg (litres per 100km) for the SLK-Class range: urban 23.5(12.0)-45.6(6.2),extra urban 45.6(6.2)-65.7(4.3), combined 33.6(8.4)-56.5(5.0). CO2emissions 195-132 g/km. Official EU-regulated test dataare provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors.Model featured is a Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 CDI Automatic at £33,795 on-the-road including metallic paint at £645 (on-the-road price includes VAT, delivery, 12 months’ Road Fund Licence, number plates, first registration fee and fuel). Finance offer based on a Mercedes-Benz Agility Agreement, 10,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges may apply. Orders/credit approvals on selected SLK models between 1 April and 30 June2015, registered by 30 September 2015. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Some combinations of features/options may not be available. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. †Payable if you exercise the option to purchase the car. ††Includes optional purchase payment, purchase activation fee and Retailer deposit contribution. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Credit provided subject to status by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Limited, MK15 8BA. We will only introduce you to a small number of carefully-selected finance providers who may be able to help you finance your purchase. We may receive payment from the finance provider if you decide to enter into an agreement with them. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice. Listers Group Limited is not a credit lender. ListersGroup Limited, Othello House, Stratford-upon-Avon Business and Technology Park, Banbury Road, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7GY is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Powerful, poised and impeccably priced.The SLK-Class.Mercedes-Benz of Boston01205 360200www.mercedes-benzofboston.co.ukMercedes-Benz of Grimsby01472 276777www.mercedes-benzofgrimsby.co.ukMercedes-Benz of Lincoln01522 696016www.mercedes-benzoflincoln.co.ukOffer ends 30 June 2015. Call your local retaileron the number below to arrange a test drive.Duration36 monthsMonthly payment£299On the road price£33,795Customer deposit£3,499Retailer deposit contribution£7,197.34Optional purchase payment†£15,725Total amount of credit£23,098.66Total amount payable††£37,195.34Acceptance fee£0Purchase activation fee†£10Representative APR5.9%Fixed interest rate5.76%With the top up or down, the elegant SLK 250 CDI offers breath-taking looks and effortless performance.Representative finance example: SLK 250 CDI automatic with metallic paint.• Electro-hydraulic roof• Remote boot release• 7G Auto• Metallic paint• 17” alloy wheels• 6-disc CD changer/radio• Sports seats• LED daytime running lights70-71_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:17 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY71COUNTY MOTORINGAmore exclusive rival to cars likethe BMW Z4 and Audi TT, theMercedes-Benz SLK features asleek, sporty design, giving it plenty ofhead-turning appeal and a luxuriouscabin that uses top-quality materials. Mercedes are rightly-famed for theirfolding metal tops and the SLK’s superblydesigned Vario Roof continues thetradition. Its panoramic glass panel canbe ordered with Magic Sky Control,allowing the driver to adjust the level oftransparency depending on theconditions – clever stuff indeed. Thisability to control your daylight will setyou back the best part of two grand, butwe’d still opt for it – you won’t find it onany other car and you’ll wonder how youever did without it when the sun’sbeating down.There’s a wide range of powerfulengines available for the SLK, includingthe 250 CDI diesel which can achieveover 50mpg – mightily impressive for apremium roadster. The 200 petrol engineperforms well too. This four-cylinder,182bhp powerplant will return 41.5mpg,producing 158g/km CO2. Inevitably,running costs increase with the top-of-the-range SLK 55 AMG, but this 419bhpV8 roadburner can still return over 30mpg with a careful right foot.The SLK has not been designed to bean all-out sports car – it’s more aboutstyle and comfort, which for many iswhat this class of car is all about. Adriving mode system lets you switchbetween the standard, softer suspensionand sport. Selecting the sports settingwill firm it up for better handling, butwe’d generally leave it in the standardsetting unless a bout of spirited drivingtakes your fancy.Mercedes are past masters at theroadster, and wind and road noise arehardly noticeable with the roof up andsurprisingly muted even when it’s foldeddown. Even on cold days, the optionalAirscarf – heating vents built into theneck area of the seats – means that top-down motoring is still a distinctpossibility.The fairly roomy cabin is well-madeand luxurious. You don’t buy an SLK forpracticality and it’s a fact most will be thesecond or even third car on the owner’sdriveway, but nevertheless, there’s areasonable 335 litres of luggage capacitywith the roof up – 25 litres more than theBMW Z4. Obviously, with a roof thatfolds away into the boot, storage space iscut, but it’s still better than most rivals. Mercedes has one of the bestreputations in the business regardingreliability, so this shouldn’t be an issue -and it outshone rivals BMW and Audi inrecent driver surveys.The SLK range starts at £33,150 for the250 CDI diesel and test drives areavailable at Listers Mercedes-Benz inBoston, Grimsby and Lincoln. For moreinformation, visitwww.listers.mercedes-benz.co.uk.Power meets poisePower meets poiseThe Mercedes-Benz SLK is a premium, poised roadstercombining open-top thrills and a luxurious interior.70-71_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:17 Page 272 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’SONBurghleySunday 24th and Monday 25th MayBurghley Game & Country Fair, Burghley HouseThis show gets bigger and better every year. The arenaline-ups promise the return of the amazing Horsemen ofthe Knight with their new ‘Wild West’ riding show. Horseboarding will be continuing their national competition atfast and furious pace, and the Scurry teams will also bedisplaying their skills around an obstacle-strewn arenacourse. For the first time at Burghley a specialist dog arenafeatures hounds from the local hunt, gun dog displays, agun dog clinic, obedience displays and much more. Formore information visitwww.livingheritagecountryshows.com.GainsboroughSaturday 30th MayThe Detroit Express, Trinity Arts CentreThe Detroit Express will take you on a timeless journeythrough the best of Motown. They will have you singingand dancing in the aisles, creating two hours of pureMotown nostalgia. Songs from the likes of The Supremes,Martha Reeves, The Four Tops and Stevie Wonder willmake this a night to remember, so put on your dancingshoes, get to the platform and jump aboard for amemorable night with The Detroit Express. Show starts7.30pm, tickets £14 from 01427 676655.72-76_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:46 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73GrimsbyMonday 25th and Tuesday 26th MayGodspell in Concert, Grimsby AuditoriumGodspell, the legendary rock musical from StephenSchwartz, is back. This one-of-a-kind production has a brandnew, modern day rock score that includes Light of the World,All Good Gifts and Day by Day. Join in the celebration as aspectacular ensemble featuring Andy Abraham, Leanne Jarvis,Mitch Miller and Tom Senior stirs your soul, raises your spiritand lifts you right out of your seat. Show starts 7.30pm, and2.30pm on Tuesday, tickets from 0844 871 3016.LincolnFriday 15th MayWanderlust, Drill HallArmed with a dictaphone and a pair of wellies, threewomen began a search to satisfy their lust for adventure.Hunting in forgotten corners of the country they each hopedto bring back the most exciting tale. What they found wassomething much better. Wanderlust by The Gramophonesweaves stories together using humour and beautiful livemusic to take the audience on an uplifting and fascinatingjourney. Show starts 8pm, tickets £10 from 01522 873894.Gordie MacKeeman & HisRhythm Boys, South HollandCentre, Spalding75 ÁWanderlust, Drill Hall, Lincoln72-76_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:46 Page 274 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYTICKETSON SALE NOW!onlineAdvancedad.0 .family £0 Groups£16.00yongperso£16.90adults £18.90 kids £6.90family £38.90 Groups £16.00young person £16.90For more info or to buy tickets visitwww.lincolnshireshow.co.uor call 01522 522900For more info or to buy tickets visitwww.lincolnshireshow.co.ukor call 01522 522900@lincsshow #LincsShow15@showglincs/LincolnshireShowground72-76_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:46 Page 3high energy emotional roller-coaster of anevening with breathtaking choreographyand buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancingshoes on and get ready to have the timeof your life! Show starts 7.30pm, tickets£19.50 from 0845 674 0505.SpaldingWednesday 13th MayGordie MacKeeman & His RhythmBoys, South Holland CentreHailing from Prince Edward Island onCanada’s east coast, the multi-award-winning Gordie MacKeeman & HisRhythm Boys serve up old-time rootsmusic with an energy level that practicallyyanks you out of your seat by the collar.His thrilling dance style, whilesimultaneously playing the violin, mixesLINCOLNSHIRETODAY75WHAT’S ONThursday 21st to Monday25th MayFederation of Harley-DavidsonClubs Europe Super Rally,Lincolnshire ShowgroundMotorcycle enthusiasts can lookforward to thrills and rides as the SuperRally returns to the UK for the first time in26 years. Featuring hundreds of Harley-Davidsons, a high speed air display fromthe Red Arrows, and numerous big bandperformances, the Super Rally promisesto be the biggest and best to date. Theevent will also host a Knights of theDammed Medieval Jousting Show and aMan vs Food competition which willprovide the ultimate challenge for foodlovers. For more information, visitwww.superrally2015england.com.Friday 5th JuneJacqui Dankworth & Her Trio,Drill HallSteeped in music from birth, Jacqui hasperformed with a galaxy of musical starsand orchestras, becoming one of thefinest jazz singers of her generation. Shehas a great stage presence, a great voiceand brings a repertoire of songs that willthrill any music fan. Show starts 8pm,tickets £16 from 01522 873894.NewarkWednesday 20th MayMinistry of Science Live, PalaceTheatreMinistry of Science is not your ordinaryscience show – it comes with a bang, itFederation of Harley-Davidson Clubs Europe Super Rally, Lincolnshire Showground76 ÁScunthorpeThursday 11th JuneGilbert O’Sullivan, Baths HallGilbert O’Sullivan was the superstar whotopped the UK and US single charts in the70s with songs of endearing tunefulness,unabashed sentiment and existentialistmusings. Today, Gilbert continues to beregarded with tremendous affection andhis songs remain well-loved around the world. His latest album, recorded inMadrid with a Latin influence, is due for release early June. Tickets £40 from 0844854 2776.PHOTO: DANIEL SILAS comes with a whoosh, but most of all, itcomes with a hovercraft built live onstage, and a human cannon too! Thisexplosive show takes an anarchicapproach to science, while looking at theinventors and engineers who have shapedand inspired the world we live in. Fromliquid nitrogen frozen flowers to hydrogenbottle rockets fired right at the audience,the show will take you on a journey usingdemonstrations and a few loud bangsalong the way. Show starts 1.30pm,tickets from 01636 655755.SkegnessSaturday 23rd MayAn Evening of Dirty Dancing: TheTribute Show, Embassy TheatreEmbarking upon its fifth anniversarytour, this show is a five star homage towhat ‘s often considered to be thegreatest movie soundtrack of all time. A72-76_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:46 Page 4production of Bizet’sopera Carmen. Carmen has to be one of the most popularoperas, and several pieces from it have become so well-known asto almost take a life of their own. This production will be sung inEnglish. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets from 01780 766455.WhisbyTo Sunday 1st JuneOut of the Woods, Natural World CentrePyrographer Elaine Thompson is back by popular demand.Elaine makes irregular shaped pictures from pieces of Englishhardwood using the grain as the inspiration for the work. This willbe a selling exhibition so why not take the opportunity to buy apiece of this unique artwork? Elaine will also be holding a freedrop in session on Sunday 17th May, a chance for you to have ago and create your own small piece of work to take away. Formore information, visit www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk.West LindseySaturday 9th to Sunday 17th MayWest Lindsey Churches FestivalFor two weekends this May, Lincolnshire will host one of thefinest church festivals in Europe as over eighty places of worshipopen their doors. Churches to the West of the district open on 9thand 10th May and to the East open on 16th and 17th May. Aswell as the rich history and architecture each church offers, therewill be a wealth of activities for visitors to enjoy includinghomemade food, organ music trails, bell-ringing, crafts, booksales, art displays and themed exhibitions. Details of what’shappening at every church can be found atwww.churchesfestival.info.JacquiDankworth &Her Trio, DrillHall, LincolnWHAT’S ON76 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYMinistry of ScienceLive, PalaceTheatre, Newarkwith great close-harmony bluegrass vocals, Peter Cann’s blisteringguitar solos, and the lively multi-instrumental talents of ThomasWebb and Mark Geddes. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets £12 from01775 764777.StamfordThursday 14th to Sunday 16th MayCarmen, Corn ExchangePeterborough Opera returns to mainstream opera with aBROCKLESBY ESTATEBrocklesby Park, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN41 8PNwww.brocklesby.co.uk/country-fairSunday 21st June 2015including #PMEEPH%JTQMBZ5FBNt$+T#JSETPG1SFZ #MVF$SPTT'VO%PH4IPXt5FSSJFS3BDJOH )BWFB(P$PVOUSZ4QPSUT '3&&1BSLJOH"ENJTTJPO"EVMUTb6OEFST'3&& An Action Packed Family Day OutBROCKLESBYCountryFAIR72-76_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:46 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY77LINCOLN CASTLEHighlights of the new look attraction include a new home forMagna Carta and Charter of the Forest – the only place in the worldwhere they can be viewed together – as well as a widescreencinema where you can immerse yourself in the story of King Johnand the barons. There is also a complete-circuit Medieval Wall Walk,offering spectacular views of the city, enhanced by a fascinatingaudio guide.The newly-refurbished Victorian Prison - closed to the public fordecades - is now open, including films, panels and digital interactivescreens exploring prison life. Archaeology uncovered during theworks, including an internationally important Saxon sarcophagus, orstone coffin, is also on display.The re-opening was marked with a day of celebration, featuringmedieval fun and games and appearances from CBeebies’ favouriteMike the Knight. A spectacular opening of the castle’s East Gateincluded medieval musicians providing a fanfare and a company ofjesters and fools bringing some light-hearted entertainment to thestreets.Tickets for one of England’s greatest historical destinations arenow on sale via a new website at www.lincolncastle.com. The newLincoln Castle Shuttle service has also been launched and broughtits first visitors to the opening event. It offers a direct transfer to theCastle from its base at Whisby Garden Centre from first thing in themorning to early evening.Lincoln Castleopens its doors againOne of the most famous sights in the county, Lincoln Castle has re-openedfollowing a £22 million refurbishment.77_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:08 Page 178 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFor many people the Lincolnshire Showis the absolute highlight of the year –people plan their holidays around it andput it in their diaries straight after the lastone. It’s always a highlight of LincolnshireToday’s year too and once more ourmarquee will be at the Showground on24th and 25th June, offering the warmestof welcomes to our readers.Visitor numbers were up at last year’s130th Lincolnshire Show by as much as40% in advanced online and phoneticket sales and the organisers areconfident there’ll be an equally large, ifnot larger, turnout this year. Thenumerous events in the Main Ring, theStarsof theShowSummer must be nearly here as it’s almost time for theLincolnshire Show!78-79_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:48 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWdemonstration kitchen and the wealth offood stalls displaying Lincolnshire’s finestproduce are all a huge attraction andthere’ll be some new ideas alongside thefamiliar fare. For example, the KangarooKid, a stuntman from Brisbane, will berocking the Clydesdale Bank Main Ringwith his quadbike antics by performingsome of the most dangerous stuntspossible.As well as being a great day out, theLincolnshire Show will also be supportinggood causes as the LincolnshireShowground has named MacmillanCancer Support its official charity of theyear. As part of the partnership,Lincolnshire Showground haspledged its backing to help thecharity by providing trade space atthis year’s show. As well asshowcasing how donations arespent locally through inspiringreal life stories, Macmillan will beholding a VIP drinks reception forspecial invited guests, hosted byLady Halifax, president of thecharity, during the show.Watch out for much more onthe Lincolnshire Show in nextmonth’s Lincolnshire Today –and to book tickets now, visitwww.lincolnshireshow.co.uk.Chic at the Show!The Lincolnshire Show is the place to be in June – and you’ll want to look your best ifyou want to be chosen as the county’s best dressed. This year Show Chic, sponsored byRed Carpet Ready, will be on the lookout for the best dressed at the Show on Thursday25th, with some fabulous prizes up for grabs.George Grant, who was recently named Britain’s sexiest farmer, is assisting with thejudging. He says, “This is the first time I have ever done anything like this but I am reallyinto my fashion so happy to lend a creative eye. I am really looking forward to attendingthis year’s show, there is lots on offer and it promises to be a great day out.”George and Kirsty Gale from Red Carpet Ready will be inviting the best dressed to achampagne drinks reception. The person judged the best dressed will receive a £100Red Carpet Ready voucher and a bottle of champagne. There are also runners-up prizesof a £75 voucher for Chantal and a £25 voucher for Noa Noa Lincoln.PHOTO: WWW.ADW-MEDIA.COM78-79_Layout 1 17/04/2015 10:48 Page 2Next >