< Previous20 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYANTIQUESThe Summer Auction Programme atthe CJM Auction Centre gets underway on the 30th June with itsmonthly Antique and Collectablessale. The sale includes all the usualsuspects, but with particularly strongsections in Jewellery, Militaria andBreweriana. The Jewellery section includes over50 various rings and a variety ofwatches as well as charm bracelets,brooches, necklaces, bangles andcostume jewellery. Of particularinterest to collectors will be the 9-caratgold Masonic watch fob decoratedwith miniature models of a mason’stools, along with a 9-carat goldMasonic signet ring, a silver andenamel Masonic badge, and a heavyglass toasting goblet etched withMasonic designs. With jewellery andsilver selling particularly well at themoment we welcome entries of thesefor our forthcoming sales. The Militaria includes a percussionservice pistol of the type issued by theEast India Company and an early 19thCentury flintlock pocket pistol byForbes of Liverpool. The edgedweapons are of more recent vintageand include a George V 1897 patternBritish Infantry Officer’s sword and alate 19th Century French“Klingenthal” sword. The bayonetsrange from the 19th Century to thepresent day and are of British, French,German, American and Turkish origin.The section also includes medals,death plaques, a Sam Brown belt andholster and an altimeter believed to befrom an Avro Lancaster - an aircraftthat has particular resonance forLincolnshire.Breweriana, a relatively recentlycoined word referring to all things puband brewing related, is becoming verypopular amongst collectors as literallyhundreds of local breweries havedisappeared over the years. Our lotsinclude various advertisingmemorabilia as well as collectablewhiskies and miniatures. Of particularinterest to both Breweriana collectorsand horse racing fans alike will be theMartell Cognac Grand National Jugswhich were issued every year from1992 to 2004 with an image of thewinner. Hot on the heels of the Antique andCollectables Auction the AuctionCentre has an online auction of overfour hundred pieces of collectablechina, the majority being from onelocal collector who has decided to selltheir collection in anticipation ofmoving to a smaller home. Thecollection has been built up over fortyyears and includes pieces by all thenames synonymous with quality chinaincluding Beswick, Spode, Coalport,Limoge, Royal Crown Derby, andRoyal Worcester, amongst others.The day after the China sale sees anonline auction of Vintage and ModernDesigner clothing along with furs,jewellery and accessories. The majorityof the lots come from the wardrobes ofa Lincolnshire lady who was a topfashion model in the 1960s and 1970sand include pieces by Gucci, GuyLaroche, Nicole Fahri, Jean Varon,Versace, Murray Arbeid, Cerruti andmany others. There is a variety ofhandbags including Cartier and Gucciand mink, fox, coney, squirrel andbeaver furs. For further information on CJMAuctions sales or to discuss entries,call 01724 334411 or emailpaul.cooper@cjmauctioneers.co.ukDealer’s lifetime ofcollecting sale ‘a success’Lincolnshire auctioneers GoldingYoung & Mawer heralded theWaddington Manor Estate Sale ofRichard Ratcliffe a ‘great success’.Dick Ratcliffe was an antiques dealerfor over fifty years in the region andthe contents of his home atWaddington, near Lincoln, cameunder the hammer in May.There was a traditional mix ofperiod antique furniture, portraiture,silver and ceramics that formed hispersonal collection over the years.Following his death in December2011, the auctioneers were instructedto deal with the sale of the property ashe had been a client of the firm forOwning a piece ofhistoryOur area is one of the best in thecountry for finding treasure troves ofantiques and collectibles. Here’swhat is coming up in sales and whatitems were snapped up this month.020-021:Layout 1 15/6/12 11:38 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY21ANTIQUESmany decades.Auctioneer John Leatt said: ‘It has been an absolute delight tocatalogue such a wonderful collection of items which do notappear on the market with the regularity they once did.Working in the Manor House with the items in their homeenvironment was quite an absorbing and rewarding job.’Leading the sale was a portrait by Gerrit van Honthorst(1590-1656), a half-length portrait of a gentleman carrying anestimate of £8,000 to £12,000. With much activity in theroom, on the telephone and on the internet, the hammerfinally fell at the top estimate of £12,000.As was the tradition for many antique dealers, good furniturewas often dressed with big bold but not necessarily valuableoriental ceramics. Since Mr Ratcliffe’s retirement ten years ago,these items of ‘dress ornamentation’ and the Chinese markethave raced on. The lots again created worldwide interest evento the extent of one of the strongest buyers of such ceramicshaving travelled from China to be at the sale.One of the highlights of the section was an 18th centuryChinese liver red glazed bowl with a Qianlong seal outstrippingits estimate many fold with a hammer price of £1,200.The next Fine Art and Collective at the Granthamsaleroom on Wednesday and Thursday, July 4th and 5th.A portrait by Gerritvan Honthorstwhich sold for£12,000.020-021:Layout 1 15/6/12 11:38 Page 222 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSWe take a tour ofAubourn Hall Gardens,near Lincoln anddiscover a hidden oasisfull of charm andappeal.Nine acres of magnificent gardenssurround the beautifully historicAubourn Hall. Visitors can enjoy awonderfully tranquil location withspectacular highlights including thenew rose garden; a prairie garden andtopiary, as well as majestic maturetrees towering over a picturesque lakeand a wide variety of shrubs, roses andmixed borders.Aubourn Hall was built in the 1600’sand has been owned by the Nevilefamily since construction. In 1946, SirHenry Nevile and his wife Lady Jean,having sold their principal house atWellingore, returned to Aubourn withtheir family to live here permanently.Sir Henry’s ancestor, George Nevilehad bought the Manor of Aubournwith Thomas Thorold in 1628, butfrom 1716 to 1902 the Hall was let asa farmhouse to the Lambe family.Today, Sir Henry Nevile’s eldest son,Christopher lives here with his wifeAnnabelle and their two youngchildren, so it is very much a familyhome. Sir Henry passed away in 1996and his wife Lady Jean continues tolive on the Estate. It was their passionfor horticulture which led them tocreate the wonderful gardens that canbe seen here today.The land surrounding the house hadpreviously consisted of orchards andpaddocks. The couple developed theoutdoor space surrounding the hallduring the 1980s and gradually createda formal garden setting. Over recentyears, Annabelle has taken charge ofthe garden and many improvementshave been made to the layout withnew borders and shrubs added. Andrew Widd was appointed headgardener two and half years ago andhe has worked closely with AnnabelleHistorymakes itsmarkHistorymakes itsmark022-025:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:05 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY23GARDENSto enhance the garden’s appeal.Andrew kindly gave us a tour,beginning with the formal RoseGarden in front of the house. This was previously the maindriveway and a croquet lawn. Today,the layout is a stylised flower shapewith a plethora of scented shrub roses,surrounded by a hedge border to addprivacy and retain fragrance. The rosegarden is in full bloom during Juneand July, a wonderful display in frontof the majestic hall.Nearby the Croquet Border is amixed shrubbery which leads throughto the tennis court and a gloriousdahlia border, full of vibrant colourthroughout the summer.Just beyond the tennis court is the‘Golden Triangle’ – a mix of daffodils,golden hornet crab apples andpyramid yews planted in triangleformations. This section is full ofgolden foliage and was a goldenwedding anniversary gift for Sir Henryand Lady Jean. Tucked away in a quietcorner of the garden, this is awonderfully peaceful area with lots offoliage and muted colours.The main lawn extends from thehouse to the bordering field and isbeautifully cut. A ha-ha separates thelawn from the adjoining field and alarge oak tree stands in the centre.A lovely peony and iris border hasbeen added alongside the lawn, withbeautiful blue and purple flowersincluding allium, cosmos, cleome,buddleia, catmint, agapanthus,echinops, hosta, delphinium, tulipsand gerberas.On the other side of the lawn is TheDell, a glorious, hidden oasissurrounded by mature trees, with theDell Pond as the central feature.Planted around the pond is astumpery, full of ferns and hostas.An unusual feature of the Dell is thestone steps situated here. Originallyfrom Ossington Hall inNottinghamshire, the steps werebrought here and erected on this sitearound ten years ago. They werepositioned here to lead up to the siteof where the previous Aubourn Hallmay have been located. It is knownthat, before the existing hall was builtin the 1600’s, there had previouslybeen a house on this site, although norecords show exactly where! The stepspay homage to the possible location.Two large ferns ‘Osmunda regalis’stand majestically on either side of thesteps.The Dell pond comes alive in thespring with daffodils, snowdrops,bluebells and Snake’s head fritillary.The River Witham runs past thegarden and flood banks have beencreated on the other side of the pond.Beyond the Dell is the turf labyrinthwhich was designed and cut by thecelebrated Architect Ben Nicholson.The labyrinth is enjoyed by the familyand visitors who follow the paths tofind their way to the centre.Next, we make our way to thePrairie garden, previously a rose24 022-025:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:05 Page 224 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSgarden, this is probably Annabelle’smost adventurous project so far! Thearea originally consisted of four largequadrants with hedging around, butthe side paths were altered and aserpentine path created through themiddle. At its best late summer, theprairie garden is full of soft grasseswith varieties such as Stipatenuissima; Lythrum ‘Rosy Gem’,Echinacea purpurea and Lobelia‘Hadspen purple’ – a vibrant shade ofdeep velvet purple, adding wonderfultexture, shade, variety and interest tothe garden. On the west side of the house is awhite herbaceous border and to thefront of the hall there are lavender,irises and seasonal shrubs. Spiral boxhedging creates shape and interestand gives a formal look to the facadeof the building.To the east side, there is amagnificent lake surrounded byfabulous mature trees includingmulberry, chestnut, oak, weepingwillow and sycamore, as well asalmond trees and a variegated tuliptree. A row of poplars standmajestically above the wooded area.Nearby the Swimming Pool gardenis a lovely walled garden with aswimming pool in the centresurrounded by glorious bloom. Thisgarden was created in 1985 by LadyJean Nevile and she proudlycontinues to maintain and nurturethis part of the garden to this day.Full of colour and aroma, she hasplanted roses, delphiniums,euphorbia, lavender and peonies.The family also has a wonderfulkitchen garden which provides adelicious selection of fruit andseasonal vegetables.Our tour of Aubourn Hall Gardensfinishes with a peek inside the ratherquaint St Peter’s Church, which islocated on the Estate. A place ofworship was first recorded on this022-025:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:05 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY25GARDENSsite in the Domesday Book of 1086.The pretty building that stands heretoday is a lovely parish churchregularly used by the Nevile familyand the local community.The gardens at Aubourn Hall areopen every Sunday in July. Otherevents include a charity open day inAugust. Groups are welcome byappointment. For further information,call 01522 788 224 or visitwww.aubournhall.co.uk022-025:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:05 Page 426 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBRIGG & BARTONBarton has long been famous forbeing one side of the Humber Bridgeand is a place people rarely stop. Toignore the town is criminal in our eyesas there’s plenty to make a day outthere worthwhile. With the start of theViking Way, a route which extends forsome 146 miles through theLincolnshire Wolds and all the waydown to Horncastle it is almost amecca for walkers. Even if you aren’tgoing to attempt the gargantuan taskof all those miles, even a ramble alongthe banks of the Humber should bereason enough to pay the town a visit.If not, then the sheer number ofplaces to visit should tempt you. Thefantastic Water’s Edge Country Parkand Visitor Centre offers unparalleledviews of the birdlife and nature ondisplay in the area close to theHumber Estuary and within the wateritself. The centre has a network of owl,blue tit, bat, woodpecker and sparrowboxes and members of staff are alwayspleased to tell you what is going on inthe area. For history buffs, the Baysgarth ParkMuseum is the place to go, giving theunique history of the area as well as athorough profile of the area’sarchaeology, flora and fauna. Itfeatures a rotating season ofexhibitions, which in the past hasincluded local history, footballmemorabilia and even war-timememories. This serves as a tribute tothe area, which is important in an agewhere digitising records and historicaldocuments is becoming more popular.To be able to see history up closesometimes really brings it to life, sosupporting these local museums isparamount.If you’re looking for a more livelyway to spend your time, you can’t gofar wrong with the town’sentertainment venues. Shows of alltypes come through Barton,particularly in the cultural heart of thetown at the Ropewalk. Consisting offour gallery spaces and a sculpturegarden as well as an artspace calledRopery Hall where music, film,comedy and theatre events take place.Upcoming artists include comedianssuch as Josh Widdicombe, CharlieBaker and an Edinburgh Festivalpreview from Mary Bourke, SajeelaKershi and Juliet Myers. Who knows,you could see the next comedicsuperstar right here on your doorstep!If you’ve never stopped off inBarton, why not make a day of it?Take a ramble by the Humber (on anice day) follow it up with somebirdwatching at the Water’s Edge andtake in a show in the evening… itsounds perfect to us. Brigg’s bursting withpotentialFor a small market town, Briggcertainly has plenty going on, with theOlympic flame even passing throughrecently, it is certainly no backwater. Atown rightly proud of its heritage, therefurbished Angel centre which ishoused within the former Angel Innjust off the Market Place is now acommunity centre. But this is noempty space to be used as and whenpeople book it, already it looks set tobecome a hive of activity. The town’slibrary has been relocated to a morecentral location within, replacing theformer Old Courts Road site, meaningthat visitors will have a more spaciousfacility and welcoming experience.Opened in June by none other thanBarton Blue Tits have been encouraged at theWater’s Edge in Barton, see if you can spot anythis summer.The Water’s Edge offers some great views across theHumber EstuaryTwo towns to tryBrigg and Barton are two North Lincolnshire townsworth visiting if you have that elusive free time to kill,there’s plenty going on, as we found outTwo towns to try026-027:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:08 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY27BRIGG & BARTONformer SAS soldier and author AndyMcNab, it should mean Brigg hasreaders more interested in using thisexcellent service. A heritage centre is also to open onthe first floor of the Angel, withdisplays about the history of Brigg andthe Ancholme Valley.The must-visit attraction will boast acentrepiece, the Brigg Raft which is ahistoric boat, from around 900 BC. Itis being returned to the town where itwas dug up after a long-term displayin London.Admission to the heritage centre willbe free, which will no doubt attracteven more visitors to Brigg, as well asproviding a valuable educationalresource for schools and colleges.The people of Brigg are also anactive bunch and the Brigg Bomber isa great example of this. Organised bymembers of LINCSQUAD(Lincolnshire Quadrathlon Club) itconsists of a 1.5k river swim, 7k kayak,36k bike & 10k run and is a BritishChampionships and World Cup race.New for this year, there will be a sprintversion of the Bomber runningalongside the main race, consisting ofa 750m swim, 3.5k kayak, 20k cycleand a 5k run, which promises toattract experienced athletes fromacross the county.From its inception, the Brigg Bomberhas been designed as an internationalevent. It was conceived with the WorldMiddle distance championships inmind, and also as an addition to NorthLincs’ Adventure Challenge for thosewho like a swim. Along with thegroup’s sister race The North LincsAdventure Challenge it is one of theBritish Quadrathlon Associationsnational trophy rounds. Taking placeon July 15th, it’s one not to miss!Perhaps finishing the day off in oneof Brigg’s many great places to eat anddrink would be an idea after all thatphysical exertion too. Home to manydifferent places, offering bothtraditional and more esoteric tastes,Brigg is a fantastic night out so whynot pay the town a visit?To step into Barton is to sometimes step into the past,every street has a storyBrigg is full ofentertainment, even onthe streets it seems!Regular markets meanplenty of choice forBrigg shoppers026-027:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:08 Page 21stissues only £1Great reasonsto subscribe...Each issue is brimming with a diverse topic range...• Heritage • Fashion • Hair & Beauty • Leisure • Homes & Gardens • County Motoring • Dining Out • What’s On • Free Reader Giveaways and much much more…First 3 issues only £1!FREE delivery to your doorReceive your copy before it hits the shopsORDER FORMYes, I would like to subscribe to Lincolnshire Today magazinefor the next 12 months, with the first 3 issues only being £1.Personal Details:First name:Last Name:Address:Town:County: Post Code:Tel: Mobile:Email:Payment by DEBIT/CREDIT cardName as it appears on card:Type of card: Mastercard / Visa / Visa Debit / OtherCard Number:Card Verification number (3 digits on signature strip):Expiry Date:Amount Authorised:Cheque enclosed YES / NO Please post this form back to: Subscriptions,Lincolnshire Today Magazine, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby. 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Live musicfrom the Wild Boys, DJ Nick Gratton and a meal helped raisejust over £3000, allowing the spotlight to shine on sometalented children.Amy and Alex RobinsonNicola andRichardStevensonDonna and StuartSheppersonGillian Booth andJohn HutchesonRebecca andMark HarrisSarah-Janeand StuartBaileyAngela andPaulWickesDouglasand JudyWatersJan andPeteNewmanJed andJackieStevensonYvonneand NatBinghamSally and BruceHarrisonSteve andMichelleStanberry029:Layout 1 14/6/12 15:35 Page 1Next >