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LN1 2TU www.quaysorthotics.co.ukCLINICS IN LINCOLN, HULL AND WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA 02.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:23 Page 1from the editorIt’s been a bit of a scorcher in May, though the news keeps warning about polar blizzards and high-gale winds with increasingly mundane names. Apart from the odd bin knocked over, Lincolnshire remains mostly unimpeded, which is always a good sign. As we move into the summer months, we can look forward to a lot warmer weather, and to the numerous outdoor activities and shows that take place over it. One such show is obviously the Lincolnshire Show itself, which will be held on the 19th and 20th of June this year. As always, Lincolnshire Today will be there with our stand and food and drink, so please be sure to pop by for a nibble, tipple and if you’re feeling friendly – even a quick chat! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, because we’ve got all of May ahead of us first, and it’s not something we’d want to miss. Our May issue is packed full of all articles and ideas, perfect inspiration for the month ahead. Lincolnshire has always been an old place – it didn’t show up overnight after all, but this month we delve into the heritage of Lincolnshire throughout the ages, including a detailed look at the history of Brigg. We also visit Newark to see what draws so many people to the border between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. From summer recipes to new fashion, homes and gardens – you’ll find it all in our packed May issue of Lincolnshire Today. So take a load off this month, sit back, have a read and enjoy what Lincolnshire has to offer. Good reading, as always Michael Fisher Editor and the Lincolnshire Today teamThe magazine that cares WE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place than we found it Lincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of. Community - From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, through financial support of local causes and charities. Environment - Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Group Editor: Steve Fisher Editor: Michael Fisher, Journalists: Dominic Cuthbert, Stuart Pearcey, Tess Egginton Sales Director: Angela Cooper Sales: Kerry Randerson Accounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes (01472) 310301 Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen, Mark Casson Advertising: Tel: (01472) 310302 Editorial: Tel: (01472) 310305 Part Of The Business Link Magazine Group: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk Website: www.lincolnshiretoday.net ISSN No: 1366-1299 © All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without express permission of the copyright holder, for which application should be addressed first to the publisher. While every reasonable care is taken, neither the publisher nor its participating agents accept liability for loss or damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material of whatever nature submitted to this publication. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines, you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes of paper already recycled by the UK paper industry each year. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure you remove all plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. If you are unable to participate in a recycling scheme, then why not pass your magazine onto a local hospital or charity?FRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / YURIY KULIKLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net03.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:24 Page 1Features 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 26A TOWN TO REMEMBER Newark is a prime shopping and tourist destination nestled between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We investigate what makes it so special 30LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE This month we take a closer look at the nightingale, famed for its beautiful and complex song 32DRESS TO IMPRESS This month, Lincolnshire Today explores the beautiful world of dresses, with a selection of must-haves that range from the stylishly simple to the bold and adventurous 38TRANSFORMING AN OLD LOOK Before giving up on an outfit, try mixing and matching it with a range of different accessories, from jewellery to headwear. You’ll be amazed at the impact, we promise 40MODERN MAN Just like women, men often want simple everyday wear that’s fun and fashionable. Here we round up a few favourites that are sure to update your wardrobe for the better 42DAZZLING BEAUTY Showcase your glossy hair and good looks to the wider world in the warmer months 44MAKING A CHANGE Sports and activities are the best ways to lose weight, yet so often we refuse to consider them. Is it time for this mentality to change? 46THE BEST OF LOCAL PRODUCE There’s so much great produce coming into season here in Lincolnshire, it would be a crime to waste it. These simple and delicious recipes highlight quality and freshness, because ingredients this good speak for themselves 52LINCOLNSHIRE WALKS As regular readers will know, each month we venture off the beaten track to get up close and personal with nature and enjoy some of our County’s hidden gems 55HEMSWELL COURT SPORTSMAN’S DINNER Hemswell Court recently hosted a wonderful evening of sport and fine dining, raising in excess of £6,000 for charities Lord’s Taverners, which helps underprivileged and disabled children enjoy sport, and Switch the Play, which helps people transition from the world of sport into business 56MORE THAN MARKETS A charming market town with modern amenities, a thriving arts scene and a rich history, Brigg has everything you could want for and more MAYTHIS MONTH, LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY EXPLORES THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF DRESSES, WITH A SELECTION OF MUST-HAVES THAT RANGE FROM THE STYLISHLY SIMPLE TO THE BOLD AND ADVENTUROUScontents04-05.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:27 Page 1THIS MONTH WE TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE NIGHTINGALE, FAMED FOR ITS BEAUTIFUL COMPLEX SONG61WILLOW FOUNDATION CHARITY BALL The Foundation provides special days for seriously ill people aged between 16 and 40. The event took place at the Belton Woods Hotel in Grantham and treated attendees to a three-course meal, a raffle and music from Crazy Ape. An auction on the night raised an impressive £2263, brining the total amount raised by the ball over a decade to £100,000 62LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLORED This month we look at the life of Lincolnshire’s arctic explorer Sir John Franklin; “The Man Who Ate his Boots” 65BRIGHTENING THEIR LIVES Adoption and fostering is a conversation few people broach, but one that could change a child’s life – and your own 68COUNTY MOTORING If something is happening in the European car industry, chances are it’ll involve the word ‘electric’ • We put the Bentley Continental GT through its paces 74WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire Desirable homes 10SPACIOUS CHALET This month’s featured property is Clifton House, a secluded chalet perfect for families 14GETTING A BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM If ever there was a room where design and style should not be compromised, it’s the bathroom. You’ll be spending a lot of time in the bathroom, so why not make the most of the space 16IN LOVE WITH LANDSCAPES This month we take a closer look at the works of Heather Howe, one of the most accomplished and highly sought-after landscape artists working in Britain today 18THE WALLED GARDEN BAUMBER This extremely rare ‘double’ walled garden near Baumber was built in 1817 and finished in 1826, it was the walled kitchen garden that produced the fresh food for the Livesey family living at the hall on The Stourton Estate. We recently chatted with current owner Sonia Elton about this magnificent space 24GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY Spring is drawing to an end and we have been lucky enough to enjoy some good weather for gardening. Many of you will have planned, or even started, projects of all shapes and sizes but unfortunately these can be held up due to the ongoing jobs that need doing in the garden, as Ed Fuller from Fullers Forestry and Landscaping explains04-05.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:27 Page 2An entrepreneurial family with a proven track record of owning and managing successful businesses across the UK has purchased Grange Park, a popular leisure and sports destination in Lincolnshire, with support from HSBC UK. John and Georgina Aisthorpe, together with their two children Jake & Amelia, will take over the 148-acre facility from its previous owners. The family secured a six-figure commercial mortgage from HSBC UK to fund part of the purchase. Grange Park is a leisure and sports attraction providing guests with a wide range of facilities and services, including overnight accommodation, golf courses, tennis courts, weddings, function rooms and private parties. Over the next 5 years, the family hopes to grow the park’s existing customer base by expanding its facilities and maintaining its reputation for customer service.Green Light for Lincoln Medical School Building The University of Lincoln has been given the official go-ahead to build the county’s first-ever medical teaching facility. It is set to be the most sustainable building on the Brayford campus and the first in Lincoln to include a green wall and a solar wall. Approval comes after the University of Lincoln and University of Nottingham were successful in a joint bid to establish a new medical school for Lincolnshire. The £21 million, five-storey development will sit opposite the Issac Newton Building and next to the Janet Lane-Claypon Building. Housing lecture theatres, laboratories, clinical and anatomy suites and a dedicated science library, it will also feature clinical skills suites. Lincoln Medical School will welcome its first 95 students in September 2019. Within a few years, the School will be delivering first class medical training to around 400 students. Work is set to start this autumn and be complete by spring 2021.latest news© Shutterstock/Jevanto ProductionsEntrepreneurial family buy Lincolnshire leisure park© University of LincolnBusinesses to boost £180m tourism sector Tourism businesses from across North Lincolnshire came together at Normanby Hall recently to launch a new partnership aimed at boosting the area’s tourism. The North Lincolnshire Tourism Partnership aims to grow the visitor economy, enhance the visitor experience and maximise visitor numbers, increasing spend and the number of overnight stays in the area. Tourism and visitors to North Lincolnshire generated around £180 million for the local economy in 2017 and the sector supports 2,300 jobs on average. The aim of the partnership is to work across the area and continue to grow this sector. Over 60 local businesses attended the event to find out more and join the partnership, with around a dozen signing-up there and then.© Shutterstock/Jon_Clark06-08.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:30 Page 1A pedigree flock of rare breed Lincoln Longwool sheep has found a new home on the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Campus, where they will help to preserve the future of the breed and enhance agricultural teaching, learning and research. The University’s farm is now the proud owner of 10 Lincoln Longwool ewes – the UK’s largest native sheep breed, renowned for its large heavy fleece of long lustrous wool, to which the county owes much of its historic wealth. The team at the University of Lincoln is working closely with the Lincoln Longwool Sheep Breeders Association to increase nationally the numbers and to maintain breed purity, conformity and standards. It is hoped that the University’s ewes will breed and have lambs to grow the flock later this year.Fisher King Exhibition opens in Grimsby A free art exhibition has opened in Grimsby Top Town Market focussing on the story of the Fisher King which has been created by renowned Canadian artist Ian Kirkpatrick. This is the second exhibition from Ian Kirkpatrick in Grimsby following a popular show last year attended by hundreds of local people. His latest exhibition is using his innovative method of paper sculptures to create compelling 3D art exhibitions. “The new piece is created from consumer packaging materials and draws on the story of the Fisher King from Arthurian legend, referencing Grimsby’s history as a fishing port and the current role as a packaging town,” Ian said. “We’ve provided an opportunity for the community to get involved, create their own fish to add to the installation and help tell their stories about Grimsby and their hopes for the future.” The exhibition is part of Art in the Market, a project in partnership with Our Big Pictures and Arts Council England.Museum celebrates weird and wonderful local history Two new exhibitions have opened at Scunthorpe’s North Lincolnshire Museum celebrating local wildlife and one of Lincolnshire’s most curious folk traditions. Thought to date back to the 16th century, Plough Jags are traditional rural plays that were seen all over Lincolnshire and other counties. The museum’s ‘Plough Jags’ exhibition tells the story of this local tradition and showcases the costumes worn by today’s Plough Jag performers. Also on display is the ‘Animals at Home’ exhibition. The exhibition takes a dive into the museum’s animal collection to explore three of North Lincolnshire’s important habitats: Humber wetlands, ancient woodland and coversands heathland. Visitors to the museum will be able to get up close to specimens including badgers, foxes, hares, hedgehogs, ducks, owls and sparrow hawks. The two new exhibitions will be on display at North Lincolnshire Museum in Scunthorpe until 29 September 2019.Rare sheep breed findspastures new in Lincolnshire© Shutterstock/Neil Mitchell06-08.qxp_Layout 1 15/04/2019 10:30 Page 2Uncovering Boston’s medieval past Boston has a fascinating medieval history that will be brought to light as part of a new arachnological dig taking place in the town from April to June. Professional archaeologists will be leading The Boston Hanse Big Dig and will welcome the participation of attendees regardless of age, fitness levels, or whether you want to dig or to help with washing any finds and recording them. Book for schools, groups or as an individual, children are welcome to join in but must be supervised by an adult at all times. The experience is free, and is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and organised by the Boston Hanse Group. After signing up you will be sent an information pack to guide you throughout your archaeology day. All the tools you need will be provided, just turn up on your booked day in sensible clothes and footwear.A new exhibition exploring the story of the Dambusters’ activities following their most famous raid has opened in Lincoln. While many people are familiar with the events of 16-17 May 1943 when Wing Commander Guy Gibson led 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on an audacious bombing raid to destroy three dams in the Ruhr valley, fewer people know about the team’s achievements during the remainder of the Second World War. Now those stories are being brought to life in ‘Beyond the Dams’, a special exhibition running at The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre until the end of September 2019. “617 Squadron continued to play a major role in the war following the raids against the Ruhr valley dams,” said Dave Harrigan from Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire. 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