< PreviousLT 1630-32_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:35 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY31GARDENSPHOTO: STARGLAZE WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES LTDGardening was once the preserve of the green-fingered, the retiredand a handful of hobbyists, but times have changed and it’s now amore popular pastime than ever. With organic produce gainingpopularity, and the therapeutic benefits of tending one’s gardeninstilled upon us, it’s no wonder people of all ages are spending moretime outside. It’s not just gardening, either; there’s the staple ofsummer time in the BBQ or just good old fashioned al fresco dining.Then there’s the shed.The shed might have once been a place to stash the tools andlawnmower or store a few surplus goods, but now it’s gotten hip.They’re especially popular among writers who kit them out withcreature comforts like a home away from home (or next to the home).Others favour it for a summer house either for themselves or in favourof a spare bedroom for guests. It might just be a pleasant space tospend the evenings, it’s wonderfully versatile, and the choices are nearlimitless. Garden furniture, likewise, has evolved from the dreaded whiteplastic, to more stylish fare. This way, furniture inside a summer house,shed or even conservatory can be used outside when the weather’sgood and won’t look out of place in either environment. It’s time tostop thinking of the garden as a patch of land outside the home, butrather an extension of it. Shiplap Timber SummerhouseThis 10x10 summerhouse is also perfect to use as aworkshop or extra storage space. Home is where theGARDEN ISWith gardening, barbequing and spending time in the shed now seenas trendy pursuits, now’s the time to give your garden an overhaul. When closed the striking Glass façade complements theexternal aspect of your home; once opened the stunningeffect of bringing the outside into your home is revealedPHOTO: B&Q30-32_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:35 Page 232 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSAn extensive rangeof decking productsEarnshaws Fencing Centre in Brigg offers an extensive range of gardenlandscaping products, including high quality timber decking. Timber products are part of a family heritage that dates back to the treefelling and sawmill business founded by Job Earnshaw in 1860. The family’straditional values of honest advice, high quality products and value for moneyare still very much a part of the company’s philosophy today. Earnshaws Fencing Centre at Brigg is within easy driving distance ofScunthorpe, Grimsby and Gainsborough and with plenty of free parking spaces, it’s the perfect place to visit in person and browse our displaysof garden sheds, cabins, timber decking, fence panels and gates.A far cry from the big DIY chains and garden centres, our customers really appreciate the helpful advice and huge stocks available. In fact, wehave everything you will need to finish the job in one visit. For those really big jobs we will deliver products and materials to your door.PHOTO: STARGLAZE WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES LTD1) These stylish windowsfrom Starglaze let in the lightand open up to bridge thehome and garden2) Shed Tidy Bring order to your shed andkeep tools, rags, string andbits and bobs tidy and tohand in this incredibly usefuland chic caddy.3) White wooden two-seaterbenchThis Hobbes white woodentwo-seater bench is anelegant addition to thegarden and beautiful in itsclassic simplicity. 23130-32_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:36 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY33GRIMSBY & CLEETHORPESTalk to most people in Lincolnshire andthey’ll have fond memories of childhoodholidays in Cleethorpes and shopping tripsto Grimsby. The good news is that newmemories are still being created, as the areacontinues to pay tribute to its past whileremaining a vibrant and attractive place tovisit.There are certainly some seaside townsthat never really got over the rise of thepackage holiday and weren’t able to find anew role for themselves. That’s not the casewith Cleethorpes. It’s true to say that thePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/STEVE MEESE Down by the seaside Down by the seaside whole of South Yorkshire and Lincolnshiredoesn’t descend on it en masse as theyused to in the golden days of the fifties andsixties, but it still enjoys a regular stream ofvisitors – and not just when the sun’sshining either. This month the Cleethorpes Carnival willalso be coming to town, taking place onSaturday 16th of July – it will see businessesand charities coming together to entertainthousands of people who will line the fourGrimsby andCleethorpes is aproud town with arich heritage, thatstill draws anumber of touriststoday.34 Á33-35_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:38 Page 134 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGRIMSBY & CLEETHORPESand a half mile route from SidneyPark to the Meridian Park Arena.It’s a bright and colourful eventthat is well worth checking out,least of all because so many peopleuse it to raise money for charitablecauses! Cleethorpes has proven itself to be afantastic year-round destination in recent years,thanks to the efforts of a host of top independent traders.Sea View Street have certainly established themselves as a keyindependent shopping destination, thanks to their vibrant mixof retailers selling a fantastic, varied mix of the latest fashion,high quality homewear and wonderful gifts. The retailers reallydo go that extra mile to source unique and high end items andoften they’re the only stockists for miles around – meaningyou’re guaranteed to find that special something. Slipped inbetween the shops too are a handful of fantastic diningestablishments.Those who have visited Cleethorpes for many years willdoubtless have fond memories of some famous old venues. TheWinter Gardens may no longer be part of the landscape but youcan still visit the old Queen’s Hotel, which is now home to apopular eatery and a fabulous fashion retailer, and enjoytraditional cuisine at the CornerHouse.Meanwhile this summer The Pierhaving undergone a sympatheticrestoration will be one of thefavourite destinations in the county.With its panoramic views out to sea andlarge multi-functional space that will playshome to events offering business conferences,exhibitions and a variety of live entertainment. Just down Cleethorpe Road there’s also plenty to enjoy inGrimsby. It’s not a town that has enjoyed a huge amount ofpositive PR over the years and recent controversial TV showsand films haven’t helped its image. Look closer, however, andthe town itself is in fine shape. The town centre remainsvibrant and there aren’t the swathes of empty shops you oftensee in other towns of a similar size. A community spirit ensuresthere’s plenty of enthusiasm and energy.There are some less impressive parts of the town but muchwork is going on to spruce these up, as evidenced by the largeamount of work going into the roads and infrastructure of thetown. What is perhaps frustrating, is the traffic issues of todaywhich will be the improved systems of tomorrow – so it’s goodnews in the long run. Lincolnshire Today atCleethorpes Carnival33-35_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:38 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY35GRIMSBY & CLEETHORPESN&JR/O 30 St Peters Avenue, Cleethorpes,North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8HL, UKTel: 01472 291100 (workshop/office/fax)Email: sales@njupholstery.co.ukCommercial Projects lDomestic Projects lupholsteryhistorybespokere-upholsterycommercialNeil and Jarrod set up the company in 1999 on the NorthLincolnshire coast, and have over 30 years in theupholstery industry. Vast experience in re-upholstery ofsofas and chairs, also completed many commercialcontracts for leading companies such as Weatherspoons,GMP Design, local authorities and Bourne LeisureNeil and Jarrod set up the company in 1999 on the NorthLincolnshire coast, and have over 30 years in theupholstery industry. Vast experience in re-upholstery ofsofas and chairs, also completed many commercialcontracts for leading companies such as Weatherspoons,GMP Design, local authorities and Bourne LeisureAbbeygate in Grimsby certainly remains one of the town’sbest-kept secrets – just a short walk from the railway station,this pretty terrace makes for a delightful and relaxingshopping experience, playing host to a number ofindependent shops that are just the place if you’re looking forsomething out of the ordinary. Delightful restaurants and cafeswhere you can relax and meet friends and beauty specialiststhat can provide the perfect pamper. It’s a little oasis of calmamid the hustle and bustle of the town.There are some top dining establishments elsewhere in thetown as well – unsurprising given Grimsby’s claim of beingEurope’s food capital. It’s still responsible for providing a hugeamount of the nation’s seafood through its docks andnumerous restaurants have fresh Grimsby fish taking pride ofplace on their menus alongside other top local produce.The people of Grimsby and Cleethorpes have a pride in theirarea which means they try harder to make sure the area getsin the spotlight for all the right reasons. This means there’salways a host of events taking place and an independent spiritthat makes it a great place to live and visit. When the sunshines, Cleethorpes is up there with the very best of Britishresorts, while Grimsby offers all you could want from abustling town – working hard to create new memories to addto those of the past.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/NEIL MITCHELL 33-35_Layout 1 21/06/2016 11:39 Page 3in the 1980’s and new sails – though stilleight of course – were fitted in 2014. It’sa grand climb up its six floors to thetop!Just across the road is the station and asmall railway museum. The railway builtby the Boston, Sleaford and MidlandCounties Railway arrived here in 1859.Beside it is the Pearoom warehouse of1890. The trail then guides you aroundthe village to see its many remaininghistoric buildings. Two of these are almshouses. One is inCameron Street, established by oneEdward Godson in 1904. The other, morepicturesque and also endowed byGodson, overlooks the Market Place andis earlier dating from 1866. Fronting theMarket Place too is the King’s Head innwith an AD1684 datestone. It has analleged connection to the infamoushighwayman Dick Turpin who is said tohave slept there. It is known howeverthat he operated locally and wheneventually caught was executed at Yorkfor the theft of horses in Heckingtonparish. So the story may be true!HERITAGEexploredA significant part of Lincolnshire’sarchitectural heritage is that of its countrychurches. And Heckington has one of thefinest, recognised as such not only inLincolnshire but in all of England. In hisbook “England’s Thousand BestChurches” Simon Jenkins claims thatLincolnshire has the “finest collection ofmedieval churches overall of any countyin England” and proceeds to rankHeckington in his Top 100 for the wholecountry. Clearly a treasure worth visiting!First though there is much to seearound the village. Heckington’s namederives from the Old English for Heca’sfarmstead although evidence of earlieroccupation reaches back to the BronzeAge. Indispensable to a thoroughexploration is the “Village Trail” whichstarts from the windmill in Station Road,a leaflet being obtainable there when itis open. (See website.) The mill itself isunique in Europe and renowned for itseight sails. Built originally between 1830and 1834 it survived unscathed until1890 when a storm blew the sails off.The eight sails were subsequentlyintroduced in 1892 obtained fromanother mill in Boston. The Friends ofHeckington Mill undertook renovationsFrom any direction Heckington’s skyline is dominated bySt Andrew’s church – but there is much more to see in thishistoric village.HECKINGTON MILLwith Hugh MarrowsLincolnshire’s36-37_Layout 1 21/06/2016 10:59 Page 1transept poring over building plans. Hedied circa 1345 (some sources sayAD1349) and his elaborate tomb is setinto the chancel’s north wall where hischalice, found when the tomb wasopened in AD1800, is also displayed.The chancel has a rare juxtaposition ofthis tomb with an Easter sepulchre on thenorth wall along with a double piscinaand triple sedilia – both rare things inthemselves – to the south. The quality ofthe carving on all of them is quiteremarkable. In the particular case of thesedilia a torch helps an appreciation ofthe internal work. As we have seenoutside already not all of the masonscarvings are religious in character andtheir work inside also demonstrates asense of fun. For instance look on thesedilia for the bickering husband and wife(on the second column from the left);she is pulling his beard and he trying tograb, and shut, her mouth. (Perhapscharacters known to the masons in thevillage?)Finally there is the magnificent 34 feethigh east window with its extraordinary,delicate C14th tracery. The window glassis the only “modern” feature of StAndrew’s being mostly Victorian.Nevertheless it is of high craftsmanship.One curious image is that of a polar bear- towards the top on the left. There are helpful information boardsand placards on the church’s history plusleaflets and a detailed guidebook.Heckington’s trail, church andwindmill, together with the inn andtearooms, combine to make amemorable “heritage” outing.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY37Nevertheless amongst all this historyHeckington’s St Andrew’s church remainsthe highlight. Its architectural importanceand integrity is attributable to havingbeen built in one continuous periodbetween about 1300 to 1330 and (mostimportantly) having had the goodfortune to have escaped serious alterationover the ensuing 700 years. There wassome sensitive Victorian restorationundertaken in 1888 by James Fowler theLouth architect but the church survives asan exemplary and essentially completeexample of the C14th Decoratedarchitectural style.Outside there is an extraordinaryprofusion of carvings including gargoylesand the pinnacles and crockets on the185 feet high tower and spire. Otherfigurative carvings include musicians,animals and leering grotesquesnumbering in excess of 150 and whichgenerally become more flamboyant as wemove from the western tower to theeastern chancel. There are the remains ofa churchyard cross too.Inside we find north aisle a little plainerin style than the rest of the church, thisbeing the earliest part of the building;there is also C14th font.It is inside too that we find the specialfeatures for which St Andrew’s is trulyrenowned and to see these we need toproceed to the chancel. The buildingcosts of the church may have been partlypaid for by a Richard de Potesgrave buthe is known to have paid for the chanceland its adjacent double-storied sacristyand undercroft in its entirety. So who washe?Born circa AD1275 he rose within thechurch to high office in royal and courtcircles to become the confessor to twokings, Edward II and Edward III (the lattervisited Heckington) and in the course ofthis career he accrued considerablewealth. He was rector at Heckington fromAD1308, having been presented to theliving by the king. 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