£2.95 JULY 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE30+ years young30+ years youngWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLM£2.95 JULY 2018THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINESun kissedsummerSun kissedsummerOutdoorinspirationFantasticfashionLatest eventsCountymotoringOutdoorinspirationFantasticfashionLatest eventsCountymotoring01.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:01 Page 1OAKLANDS HALL HOTEL & THE COMFY DUCKEVENTSTo make a booking on any event, please contact:(01472) 872 248 | meetingsandevents@oaklandshallhotel.co.ukBest Western Oaklands Hall Hotel, Barton Street, Laceby, Grimsby, DN37 7LFwww.oaklandshallhotel.co.uk | www.thecomfyduck.co.ukNow takingChristmasParty BookingsDeliciously Deliciously LincolnshireGoldAwarded for outstanding quality and service byLincolnshireTodayawardWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETJULY24th & 25th - Movie NightEnjoy a BBQ in our Gardens whilst watching two Blockbuster classics,£19.95 per person.AUGUST31st - Classical ConcertAn evening in our gardens with Tre Amici and Supporting Acts. Prosecco & Canapés on arrival, Pulled Pork Buns and Pavlovas served throughout the evening, £35 per person.SEPTEMBER14th - Comedy Night2 Course Dinner Followed by entertainment from local stand-up comics, £25 per person (18+)28th - Champagne Tasting6 Course Tasting Menu paired with complementingChampagnes, £95 per person. Fancy making a night of it? Enjoy 2 tickets to the event, Bed & Breakfast for £249 based on 2 adults sharing a standard double room (upgrades available).Sat 14th July - Sun 2nd September from 10am until 5pmVisit Lincoln Castle and discover the Medieval Wall Walk, Victorian Prison and Magna Carta experience PLUS “Kingdom” – a Lego® brick display of legend.Join us this summer for a fabulous display of sword and sorcery. A fantastical quest with dragons, a wizard and a princess, all created in LEGO® Bricks! Visit as many times as you wish with our new Annual Pass! Check www.lincolncastle.com for details.The amazing “Kingdom” LEGO® Brick Show is coming to Lincoln Castle 02.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:02 Page 1from theeditorJuly is here, and with it the summer sun infull. We’ve had some fantastically hot daysthis June, as well as some wetter days.Hopefully the sun will continue for thenumerous shows and events taking place thismonth. We also hope that everyone whocame down to the Lincolnshire Show had achance to meet with us and share a glass ofwine! If so, it was great to see you. If not, let’smake it a date next year.The spirit of summer continues this month with morecounty shows and events taking place than ever before. Inthis issue we look at all things summer, with fashion for thewarmer months and food for those hot days. In our homessection we visit a reader’s home filled with character, whileour garden specialists keep you up to task on all the thingsthat need doing this July.Alongside that, and for those who wish to travel, we havetwo different areas this month, with our features exploring thesunny seaside of Cleethorpes, and the rich in heritage town ofScunthorpe. With all this, fine dining, events and more, our July issue ispacked full of great ideas and fun excursions. Get out thissummer and enjoy the best of Lincolnshire.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.COM/JAZZERJEZ03.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:02 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?28WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT MADE IN LINCOLNSHIREThe winners of Made in Lincolnshire 2018 have beenannounced at a celebration event which took place at theDoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln recently30SWEET SUMMER STYLENow approaching the height of summer, it’s time to show offthe very best this season has to offer. Whether it’s soakingup the rays on the beach, going out shopping or attending amusic festival, there’s something for everyone this season36LITTLE FINISHESWe’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, no outfit is trulycomplete until it’s finished off with a few carefully selectedaccessories38HEY GOOD LOOKINGThere’s plenty for men to get excited about this season, fromsportswear to smart casual fare. We picked a few of ourfavourites to show off40GETTING THE RIGHT LOOKThere are no hard and fast rules for summer style, anddesigners and influencers are constantly mixing things up. Soto keep things simple, Lincolnshire Today has rounded-up afew of our favourite looks this season42LINCOLNSHIRE BY BIKEWith its stunning country paths, walkways and flat forgivinglandscape, Lincolnshire is a haven for cyclists. Not only is thisone of the best ways to take in the county’s natural beauty,but a brilliant way to keep mind and body in tip-top shape44DOWN BY THE SEASIDECleethorpes is a proud town with a rich heritage that stillmanages to draw a number of tourists today • The Nottingham49SUMMER SPECIALSWarmer days benefit lighter meals perfect for eating bothinside and out. Here are some simple snacks to brighten upyour day54MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORTThere’s so many ways to get involved and support MacmillanCancer Support, be that through donations or fundraising. In2016, more than 160,000 people died from cancer in UK.There’s still so much to be done, but together we can make areal difference58LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDThis month we time-travel to the Middle Ages and discoverLincolnshire’s links to the Knights Templar60A TOWN WITH A LOT TO OFFERScunthorpe may not be the number one destination ineveryone’s calendar, but perhaps it deserves to beJULY3030NOW APPROACHING THE HEIGHT OF SUMMER,IT’S TIME TO SHOW OFF THE VERY BEST THISSEASON HAS TO OFFER. WHETHER IT’SSOAKING UP THE RAYS ON THE BEACH, GOINGOUT SHOPPING OR ATTENDING A MUSICFESTIVAL, THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEcontents04-05.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:04 Page 14242WITH ITS STUNNING COUNTRY PATHS ANDWALKWAYS AND FLAT FORGIVINGLANDSCAPE, LINCOLNSHIRE IS A HAVENFOR CYCLISTS. IT IS ONE OF THE BESTWAYS TO TAKE IN THE COUNTY’S NATURALBEAUTY AND KEEP IN SHAPE64KEEP IT IN THE FAMILYFamily-run businesses are the heart and soul of our regionand, as a family business itself, Lincolnshire Today exploresthis crucial part of British industry• Rimmer Bros• The Petwood Hotel Q&A74LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEThough the Blackcap only blessed Britain with its presencein summer, this medium-sized warbler is now a frequentvisitor. Thanks to migration from Germany and north-eastEurope, Blackcaps can now be seen all year round 76COUNTY MOTORINGIf you’re looking for a new car, then this guide will make forinteresting reading. There is simply no doubt that the sportutility vehicle (SUV) will continue to reign supreme this yearand next, but it is not the only type of car on the hot list byany means• The new Mercedes CLS 400d82WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in Lincolnshire87GREENBANK FOOTBALL 40TH ANNIVERSARYHeld at the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln, this illustrious eventcelebrated the fortieth birthday of the Greenbank FootballClub. It was a fun and jocular celebration all-round with livemusic supplied by band Outside In as well as a raffle anddiscoDesirable homes12A PIECE OF HISTORYHeydour Priory is a classic stone family home with historyinside its walls, but is surprisingly perfect for a party18MAKING A HOUSE A HOMEIt takes more than a few furniture pieces to truly make ahouse a home. The things we fill our houses with say a lotabout the kind of people we are or want to be20LIKE A ROLLING STONEBest known as the guitarist for The Rolling Stones, RonnieWood has also made a name for himself as a visual artist.With the Stones currently on tour, Lincoln’s Little Red Galleryhas secured a number of Ronnie’s originals. What better timeto explore this seminal figure in British art and music22HISTORY MAKES ITS MARKWe take a tour of Aubourn Hall Gardens, near Lincoln anddiscover a hidden oasis full of charm and appeal26SUMMER FUNSummer is the perfect time for kids to play out in thegarden, so this month Ed Fuller from Fuller’s Forestry andLandscaping guides you through making your garden child-friendly04-05.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:04 Page 2Steam engine painted pink to raisefunds for breast cancerAlford’s Riggalls Removals and Storage has recently unveiledits restored 1923 Marshall steam roller as part of a fundraisingproject.The steam engine, which was built in Gainsborough and has been inthe Riggall family since 1961, has undergone a dramatic transformationall in the name of charity. The engine, which is called ‘Mary’, has undergone a three-year restorationwhich overhauled her main components. The company started painting the engine up with the pain suppliersuggesting a pink for the undercoat with a final top coat of red. This sparked an idea and so the company kept Mary in her pink undercoatin support of the Breast Cancer Now charity. To help raise funds, the company has set up a Just Giving Page wherethey’re hoping to raise £500 for the charity. To make a donation, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pinksteamengine.latestnewssoundLINCS celebrates20 years of music-makingsoundLINCS, the Lincolnshire-based community musiccharity, celebrated its twentieth anniversary this June. Over the last two decades, the charity has deliveredover 40,000 workshops delivered and reached threequarters of a million participants from ages 0 to 100.To mark the milestone, the charity hosted a drinksreception on the day, bringing together people involvedwith the company to reminisce, party and play somemusic together.This was followed by several groups from soundLINCS’New Tricks project coming together for a publicperformance at The Blue Room in Lincoln.New Tricks is soundLINCS’ Older Adults Music Serviceacross Lincolnshire, supported by funding from ArtsCouncil England and the Postcode Community Trust.soundLINCS CEO Nikki-Kate Heyes MBE said: “We arethrilled to have reached our 20th year, it has been anexhilarating journey and the birthday celebration will bethe start of yet another exciting year of growth anddevelopment for soundLINCS.”© Shutterstock / bleakstarCouncil pledgessupport tosmall businesses© Shutterstock / Brian GoodmanNorth Lincolnshire Council is committed to helping small businesses across North Lincolnshire. Working with the Federation of SmallBusinesses (FSB), Councillor Rob Waltham and Helen Manderson Director Business Development have pledged to do more to supportand grow our indigenous and small businesses.This new relationship and pledge will support a massive step in the right direction to improve relationships between the council andsmall businesses.North Lincolnshire Business Support team will work with indigenous and small businesses to access finance to develop, grow anddiversify their businesses, through 1:1 support from our qualified business advisers.The council will support the businesses with business plans, grant and finance applications. They can also help them out with premisesearches and relocation.The council will work with the FSB to meet at least 20 small businesses a month.06-08.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:06 Page 1Lincoln Castle is looking to take on volunteers to help with one of biggest and best events of the calendar – Kingdom: A LEGOBrickshow of Medieval Fantasy and Legend.The interactive exhibition, running from Saturday 14 July to Sunday 2 September, features large-scale LEGOsculptures of dragons, awizard, a princess and more.Volunteers will support the visitor experience team welcoming visitors and helping them find their way around the site. They will alsohelp supervise the children’s brick pits and ensure the sculptures remain intact.Visitor experience team leaderMadeleine Hawkins, said: “We’relooking for reliable, outgoing andenthusiastic volunteers, who canhelp our visitors have the best daypossible.“While it is a voluntary role, youwill be able to apply for ourvolunteer card, which gives freeaccess to the castle attractions toanyone who completes 50 hoursof volunteering per year.”Volunteers must be 16 or overand full training is provided.South Kesteven issueshedgehog appealSouth Kesteven District Council is supporting hedgehogawareness by reminding its gardeners to keep an eye out for ourprickly friends.The council is asking residents to take the same care and payclose attention to hedgehog needs on their own property too.The Council will be putting British Hedgehog Preservation Societystickers on its grounds maintenance strimmers reminding the operators tocheck for hedgehogs before they start work.Domestic and commercial strimmers can cause horrific injuries and injuredhedgehogs often have to be put to sleep, even if they survive the initial accident. If a nest isstrimmed, gardeners should also check for babies as without an adult it will fail and the young won’t survive.SKDC Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Dr Peter Moseley, said: “Hedgehogs used to be a more commonsight and although their decline is not fully understood, we can all make a difference to help protect their numbers.”New Lincolnshirecoastal attractiona UK first Nature lovers can experience the stunning Lincolnshire coast ina whole new way at the UK’s first purpose-built marineobservatory.The brand new North Sea Observatory located in Chapel StLeonards opened its doors to the public in June. The new building includes information and exhibitions on the local areas rich natural history, an art space, a café and publictoilets, and serves as an impressive gateway to the Coastal Country Park.Councillor Colin Davie, Executive Member for Economic Development, said: “The observatory is the perfect spot for people toenjoy our spectacular coastline and its beautiful wildlife, and there’s plenty for the kids to do too.”He added: “It’s a fantastic addition to the county’s ever-growing collection of tourist attractions.”for ambitious Castle eventLEGOlovers needed© Shutterstock / supakrit tirayasupasin© MeskPhotography / Shutterstock.com06-08.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:06 Page 2North Lincolnshire’saviation heritagecelebratedFollowing the success of the first ever NorthLincolnshire Aviation Heritage Festival last year anotherhas been planned for 2018 on Sunday 29 July at SkydiveHibaldstow.Supported by the council, Northern LincolnshireAviation Heritage Forum and Skydive Hibaldstow areworking together to host the festival at the former RAFHibaldstow airfield.The event will celebrate the eight airfields across NorthernLincolnshire and focus on the aviation history of the area.The story of Northern Lincolnshire’s heritage from WorldWar One to the present day will be told throughout the day.There will be a special Battle of Britain Memorial FlightFlypast, live music from Miss Marina Mae and George FormbyExperience, a range of food, drink, charity and trade stalls, andchildren’s activities.Northern Lincolnshire aviation history, Hibaldstow History Groupand RNAS North Killingholme will have exhibitions on display.Whether you’re looking to create mouth-watering nibbles, beautifully dressedfish dishes or sophisticated breakfasts, this deliciously affordable delicacy is set to impress. Onuga is a delightful and cost-effective alternative to caviar made entirely from natural ingredients – smoked herring plus a littleadded salt, honey, lemon juice and seaweed.Onuga’s delightful flavour and beautiful glistening pearls will bring a touch of sophistication to your entertaining, whatever theoccasion. Ok, it’s not the real thing but at 3% of the price of Sevruga, it won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Onuga is perfect for canapés but if you’re not throwing a party, then why not indulge yourself with a breakfast of smoked salmonand scrambled eggs topped with Onuga? Onuga is a great accompaniment to all types of fish too. Just add some to a creamy sauce and drizzle over. Or use to dress up asalad or add to pasta – it’s so simple, tasty and versatile. latestnewsLincs LEP champions county’sfood industryThe Department for International Trade (DIT) recently paid avisit to Lincolnshire giving the Greater Lincolnshire LEP theopportunity to promote the region’s food industry.Nine food specialists from the DIT’s Food Sector Team attended anevent at the National Centre for Food Manufacturing (NCFM) inHolbeach – part of the University of Lincoln – where they heardpresentations on a variety of food industry topics.They also visited Boston frozen food specialists Greenyard Frozen foran insight into the latest state of play in the food technology sector.Martin Collison, the LEP’s food consultant, spoke about the growth ofthe food industry and the important part Greater Lincolnshire has toplay in it.Professor Val Braybrooks, Dean of the NCFM, spoke about skillsopportunities, collaboration with food industry businesses and researchand development projects.The Greater Lincolnshire LEP’s Agri-food Sector Plan outlines itsambition to double the economic contribution which the food sectormakes to the economy between by 2030.Easy entertainingwith Onuga© SJMPhotography / Shutterstock.com© Shutterstock / Alexsandar Malivuk06-08.qxp_Layout 1 19/06/2018 16:06 Page 32 - 4 BEDROOM HOMES AVAILABLE ABBEY WALK, STATION ROAD, SWINESHEAD PE20 3EZ2 AND 3 BEDROOM HOMES AVAILABLE ELM LANE, LOW LANE, HOLBEACH PE12 7GA2 - 4 BEDROOM HOMES AND 2 - 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOWS FROM £168,000 WESTMORELAND ROAD, MOULTON, PE12 6PU1 Goodison Road, Lincs GatewayBusiness Park, Spalding PE12 6FYTel: 01406 490590 Email: info@ashwoodhomes.cowww.ashwoodhomes.co2 - 4 BEDROOM HOMES AVAILABLE MILL VIEW PHASE 2, BACKGATE,COWBIT PE12 6APHelp to Buy is availableon all properties. 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