£2.95 MAY 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE30+ years young30+ years youngWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLM£2.95 MAY 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINECelebratingLincolnshireCelebratingLincolnshireDeliciouslyLincolnshire -a guide togood foodRuralbeautyLatesteventsDeliciouslyLincolnshire -a guide togood foodRuralbeautyLatestevents01.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:18 Page 1Old Foundry, Brigg, North Lincolnshire DN20 8NROpening Hours:Monday - Friday 8am - 5pmSaturday 8am - 12pm.....Your Local Garden Machinery Experts!www.peacock.co.uk | Tel: 01652 600200Not Just For FarmersQUALITY GARDEN MACHINERY AT AFFORDABLE PRICESAUTHORISED DEALERS FOR:Need Help Choosing Your Next Mower?We Can Help! Our Experts Are On Hand To Answer All Your Questions!PEACOCK & BINNINGTON.....Trusted For GenerationsSpecialOfferFirst 5 Hayter Harriers Sold Receive A FREE Cover! 02.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:19 Page 1from theeditorThe first real rays of early summer have smileddown upon us, bringing with it a thunderous chorusof lawnmowers. I even caught the whiff of abarbecue recently, reminding us all of theindomitable British optimism. Don’t quote me, butthe May bank holidays are both shaping up to beglorious, which should more than make up for thewashout over Easter that dampened the spirits of somany local traders. Businesses across our region rely on yellowbellies shopping local, sofor what’s left of spring and going in to summer, get off the internet andgo and see for yourself the many delights this county has to offer. Ifyou’re stuck where to start, don’t worry, my team and I have got youcovered. For a spot of shopping and culture, I can heartily recommendBrigg and Alford, both of which enjoy an closer look at for this month’stwin area features. It’s our May issue so that means it’s time for our annual DeliciouslyLincolnshire guide, now included within the magazine pages. It waxeslyrical about some of the best hotels and restaurants our region has tooffer. So treat it as your bible next time you’re planning on eating out. Being as the thermostat is slowly creeping up, our health and beautypages have summer firmly in their sights. We give you the lowdown onshaking off your winter beauty regime for something gentler. Thefashion pages, meanwhile, show off the threads you need in yourwardrobe, while the health and fitness feature gives a quick whistle-stoptour of some great outdoor activities to get stuck into. Add to that a profile of one of the nation’s foremost aviation artists,the latest news and events and much, much more and you’ve gotanother stellar issue of the county’s best loved lifestyle magazine. Here’shoping for some quality bank holiday weather. Good reading, as alwaysMichael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netGroup Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart Pearcey, Tess EggintonSales 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 SHUTTERSTOCK/PETER LORIMER03.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:21 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?28LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDWe stay outdoors again this month to “explore” the Wolds -Lincolnshire’s very own Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty30THE VERY MODEL OF A MODERN MARKET TOWNBrigg is a model for the modern market town, one whichbalances local traders, culture and history, with theconvenience of well-known chains and amenities34LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEWith its areas of natural beauty, Lincolnshire is a veritablehaven for butterflies. Here we take a look at one of the mostmajestic – the Holly Blue36FUN IN THE SUNAs we inch closer to summer, it’s time to break out the skirts,dresses and shorts42BRING OUT THE BESTIt’s less about why you should accessorise and more whichaccessories should you use. Here are just a few of ourfavourites for May to get you started44CHEAT’S GUIDE TO STYLEPut away those pullovers and ties, it’s high time to break outthose shirts and short sleeves. Stuck where to start? Don’tworry, Lincolnshire Today has got you covered46SUN KISSEDWhether you want to get beach-ready, get that sun-kissedglow or just want to have a fabulous head of hair,Lincolnshire Today has got the style advice for you48TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENTWith spring in full swing and summer just around the corner,there’s never been a better time to get out and move yourbody. Rather than sticking to the same old activities, though,why not give something new a try51DELICIOUSLY LINCOLNSHIREWelcome to Lincolnshire Today’s guide to culinary delights,where we split the county into quarters and explore what’son offer, not only in terms of food and heritage, but alsorestaurants, eateries and favourite pubs68ALL TO DO IN ALFORDA historic market town well-known for its period buildings,Alford may have entered the modern era, but still retainsmuch of its charmMAY3636AS WE INCH CLOSER TO SUMMER, IT’S TIME TOBREAK OUT THE SKIRTS, DRESSES ANDSHORTScontents04-05.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:22 Page 13434WITH ITS AREAS OF NATURAL BEAUTY,LINCOLNSHIRE IS A VERITABLE HAVEN FORBUTTERFLIES. HERE WE TAKE A LOOK ATONE OF THE MOST MAJESTIC – THE HOLLYBLUE72COUNTY MOTORINGEstate cars might not be the most fashionable thing on thecar market right now - let’s face it, they aren’t as desirable asan SUV. That doesn’t really matter though, because estatecars have a strong following of their own; a cult, perhaps,and it’s these people that keep the estate car popular andthriving. This article is for you, estate car fans! Here are ourtop estate cars on the current market• Maserati Regional Roadshow proves a clear hit with VIPguests78BRANSBY HORSES Q&ABransby Horses is one of the UK’s largest equine rescue andwelfare charities, based eight miles from Lincoln andcurrently caring for 434 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.This month we catch up with CEO, Jo Snell, to find out moreabout the charity as it celebrates its 50th anniversary80WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in Lincolnshire84COUNTRY FAIR SHOWCASEWe love a good country show here in Lincolnshire, and withsummer well and truly on its way, the season of outdoor fairsis almost upon us. To make sure you don’t miss out on any ofthe excellent events taking place over the next few months,we’ve listed some of the best hereDesirable homes12ONE OF A KINDThis month’s featured home is a unique character propertywith panoramic views of the Lincolnshire countryside and a16,000 sq. ft. workshop that once housed the owner’sbusiness. As a converted windmill, this property is certainlyone of a kind18EXOTIC GOES LOCALWe’re all familiar with fusion cuisine, where tastes andflavours from around the globe come together in new andexciting ways. Applying this same coming together ofcultures to interior design is yielding some impressive results20THE AVIATION ARTISTThis month we look at a Lincolnshire artist whose lifelongfascination with flight led him into a career as one of Britain’sforemost aviation painters22HIDDEN WONDERSAnn and Bob Armstrong have created an incredible gardenin Fotherby near Louth26MAKING A STATEMENTThere are so many benefits to adding a water feature to yourgarden, as Ed Fuller from Fullers Forestry and Landscapingexplains04-05.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:22 Page 2South Kesteven District Council’s Ward Member Grant Scheme has recently launched giving district councillors a new funding stream tosupport grassroots projects throughout the area.Each of the authority’s 56 councillors will be allocated £1,000 to award to projects and initiatives which benefit the community.The grant can be awarded to a wide variety of organisations including registered charities, community groups, voluntary groups, socialenterprises, youth groups and faith or belief groups. Ward councillors can also pool their budgets to jointly fund a specific project.Each councillor will identify local groups and organisations, all which mustbe within the district, who are delivering projects which are of benefit tothe people, the environment and the community of South Kesteven.Five years of success at NorthLincolnshire’s Imagination LibraryA celebration event was recently held at Althorpe and KeadbyPrimary School marking the success of North Lincolnshire’s book-gifting scheme – the Imagination Library.Through the scheme, a free book is delivered every month to childrenfrom birth until their fifth birthday. In the past five years 380,000 free bookshave been delivered to 14,950 children.With 88% of under-fives in the area registered with the ImaginationLibrary, North Lincolnshire’s book gifting scheme is the most successful inthe world. Scheme founders, The Dolly Parton Trust, promotes North Lincolnshire asa model of excellence, describing our scheme as a ‘world leader’ with anexciting and innovativeprogramme of work thatengages the wholecommunity.There is even strongevidence that theImagination Library hascontributed to theimproved outcomes ofEarly Years childrenin the area.latestnewsCampaign to bringHolland and Belgiumholidaymakers toEast LincsEast Lindsey District Council and House of Britain arepartnering on a campaign that will attract more touristsfrom Holland and Belgium.House of Britain is a Dutch travel organisation whospecialise in arranging travel packages for Great Britainand Ireland. As part of the campaign, it has produced arange of itineraries and trips for the Lincolnshire Woldsand Coast.Growth and Promotions Service Manager at East LindseyDistrict Council, James Gilbert, said: “It has become veryclear that there are some exciting opportunities for EastLincolnshire to be proactively targeting the Dutch marketand we’re driving that effort.“Working with the House of Britain, we’ll be taking anumber of bookable products to market that aim to raisethe profile of East Lincolnshire as an easily accessiblevisitor destination for people living in Holland andBelgium.”© Shutterstock / Atiwat Witthayanurut© Shutterstock / Africa StudioSouth Kestevencommunity groups toreceive funding in new grant scheme© Shutterstock / John W Harrison06-08.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:23 Page 1Due to popular demand, Lincoln Castle is running a newseries of its autism-friendly sessions, starting in May.The sessions are an opportunity for young autistic childrenand their families to enjoy the castle in a specially-tailoredenvironment, outside of its regular opening hours.The Victorian Prison and Magna Carta experience will beadapted to create a more suitable environment for visitors with autism, while the castle’s award winning front of house team will be onhand to assist you throughout your visit.If you require a moment away or a safe space, the education spaces will be available equipped with sensory toys.The sessions will run on the following dates: 20 May (9am-10am & 5pm-6pm); 15 July (5pm-6pm); 1 September (9am-10am & 5pm-6pm) and 29 December (9am-10am).First Hobbycraftstore forLincolnshire Craft enthusiasts rejoiced after Hobbycraft finally brought one ofits stores to Lincolnshire. Built by Lindum Group, the new store hasopened on Lincoln’s Valentine Retail Park. “The store is beautiful, just stunning. It’s the best one so far,” saidHobbycraft’s Head of Retail, Bruce Gibson. Store manager Tracey Goddard said she was delighted to see the store open forbusiness. “I’ve been with Hobbycraft for 16 years and most recently was working at thePeterborough store,” she said.“But I live in Saxilby and the company had promised me for years that we would get a Lincoln shop. I am so excitedthat it’s finally open. Because I live close by, I’ve been popping down to the site regularly and watching the building goup. I’m really pleased with the final result.”Spring Lodge tocontinue vital servicein LincolnshireSexual assault referral centre, Spring Lodge, which helpsaround 400 victims of serious assault and rape in Lincolnshireeach year, has secured a contract to continue their service for afurther three years.At present, Spring Lodge is Lincolnshire’s only specialist sexualassault referral centre dedicated to providing a comprehensiveservice in a safe, confidential and caring environment to men andwomen who have been raped or sexually assaulted.Service manager Amanda Farquhar said: “This new contractmeans we are able to continue to help the many people we are currently supporting and be here to guide and advise anyonewho may need us in the future.”Anyone over the age of 18 can access Spring Lodge for support or advice following a serious assault and rape. The servicecan be contacted at any time on 01522 524 402 for help.events return toLincoln CastleAutism-friendly© Shutterstock / BlurryMe© Shutterstock / Tony Zaccarini© Shutterstock / Durden Images06-08.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:23 Page 2Local businesswomanshortlisted for nationalawardsElaine Bielby from Music with Mummy Lincoln andSurrounding Villages has been named as a ‘BusinessMum of the Year’ finalist in the prestigious NetworkingMummies UK Recognition National Business Awards.Music with Mummy is a music education programmethat will take a child on a musical journey from birth, allthe way through the preschool ages. The structuredweekly music classes use baby songs and fun activities forchildren to encourage listening and social skills, so essentialnot only in music but in all other areas of learning. They willdevelop a sense of rhythm, which will also help with learningand speech development. Elaine said: “I am so proud and honoured to have beenannounced a finalist. To me what I do is very rewarding anyway,but to be recognised for that is amazing.”The winners will be announced at their glitzy black tie awardsceremony on May 19.Pop sensation Anastacia is joining former Westlife member Shane Filan on Lionel Richie’s highly anticipatedUK summer tour which takes a stop off at the Lincolnshire Showground in June.Anastacia burst onto the global music scene with her debut ‘Not That Kind’ and has since gone onto massive world renownedsuccess achieving over 20 million worldwide sales, making her one of the fastest and biggest selling artists of the new millennium.With over a dozen Top 40 entries to her name, spurred on by multi-platinum, global hits ‘I’m Outta Love’ and ‘Left Outside Alone’and major hits ‘Sick and Tired.’She has achieved number one hits in 19 countries, a shower of gold and platinum awards, more than 100 million YouTube views, threeBRIT Award nominations and more.They take to the stage on Sunday 10th June.latestnewsThe historicmeets Hollywoodin major GainsboroughOld Hall exhibitionIconic costumes worn by Hollywood stars such as GwynethPaltrow, Judi Dench and Daniel Craig will feature in a new exhibitionat Gainsborough Old Hall.Historical Hall of Fame showcases outfits from major movies, includingShakespeare in Love, Elizabethand recent Oscar-winner Darkest Hour.There are also familiar pieces from TVfavourites Poldarkand Sharpe.The exhibition is open now and runsuntil Sunday 2 September, and will becomplemented by a programme ofspecial events.Public Engagement Manager JonHogan said: “Last year’s Wolf Hallexhibition went down really well with10,000 visitors, so this year we’ve decideto go one better.”He added: “Many of these costumesare period pieces, and, of course, as a500-year-old building, the Old Hallwould have witnessed many ofthese fashions the first-timeround. That makes it theperfect venue to showcasethem, giving visitors aglimpse into life backthen.”Anastacia to openfor Lionel Ritchie atLincolnshire ShowgroundElaine Bielby06-08.qxp_Layout 1 18/04/2018 08:23 Page 3The Law HousesolicitorsUncommon Wisdom. Common Sense.Words not usually associated with lawyers home, a death in the family or getting a divorce. Even if you only use a lawyer once, choosing the right one is an important decision. Many of our clients come to us because they have been sent to us, sometimes reluctantly, by existing clients who really like the way we work and our approach to clients. We are upfront and there are no unwelcome surprises or hidden extras realistically. Above all, we are exceptional at what we do. 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