£2.95 AUGUST 2014£2.95 AUGUST 2014THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMMake it avintage summer WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25+ years young25+ years youngFantasticfashionGloriousgardensWonderfulwildlifeGet on yourbike!Make it avintage summer FantasticfashionGloriousgardensWonderfulwildlifeGet on yourbike!001:Layout 1 11/7/14 10:35 Page 1Wainfleet Care HomeRumbold Lane, Wainfleet, Skegness PE24 4DSTelephone: 01754 881 155St Mary’s Residential & Dementia Care HomeSt Mary’s Court, Speedwell Crescent, Scunthorpe DN15 8UPTelephone: 01724 865 461£100offrespite and permanentstays with this leafletTerms and conditions apply Larchwood Care Homes in theHumberside areaFor more information call 0845 602 7469or visitwww.orchardcarehomes.comIn partnership withAward winning care homesRooms AvailableLarchwoodcareQuality care homesforthe elderlyWorking in partnership with Orchard Care HomesWe lookforward towelcomingyou to ourhomes!Quality care from adedicated team of expertsOur team are experts in providing quality care, tailored to theindividual. We care about every detail of our residents' lives, theirhealth, diet, exercise and mental stimulation. Each of our homesare purpose-built, beautifully decorated and superbly equippedwith some bedrooms having en-suite facilities.St Mary’s offer• Beautifully decorated bedrooms, some with en-suitefacilities• Quiet lounges for residents and visitors to enjoy• TV lounge• Regular activities• Hairdressing and beauty salon • Freshly cooked nutritious meals and 24-hour snacks• St Mary’s offers a safe and supportive residential &dementia care environmentWainfleet offer• Quiet conservatory for residents and visitors to enjoy• TV and DVD lounge• Regular activities• Hairdressing facilities • Freshly cooked nutritious meals and 24-hour snacks• Wainfleet offers a safe and supportive residentialcare environment• Peaceful garden02:Layout 1 11/7/14 10:35 Page 1The magazine that caresWE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place thanwe found itLincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentallyresponsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that ourcustomers 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 ‘goodneighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, throughfinancial support of local causes and charities. Environment -Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and naturalresources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.So far this summer the weather has been a bit of a mixed bag – weenjoyed some sensational sunshine at the Lincolnshire Show, but atother times the smiles seem to have turned to frowns and the bikinischucked for raincoats and umbrellas. Ever the optimist, yours truly isstill hoping that August will bring us wall-to-wall sunshine. In fact, I have it on good authority that we’ll be getting a week ortwo of uninterrupted blue skies, as many farmers are poised waiting for the break toget their hay cut and turned. There has to be a break in the clouds due sometimesoon.Until it does you’ll be pleased to see we’ve got yet another great issue, packedwith articles to brighten up your days. With this month’s copy of your favouritecounty magazine, you should also have received our Deliciously Lincolnshire guide –a handy guide to all the great eateries in the county. We‘re sure you’ve got yourfavourites of course but variety is the spice of life, as they say, so what better excusefor trying out some new venues?We’ve also got loads of ideas to help you make the most of the long days.There’s always something special about summertime in Lincolnshire so we’ve got afantastic mix of the classic and contemporary in our pages. Our fashion sectiontakes its cue from the past and we highlight some of Lincolnshire’s most evocativeand inspiring location. We also celebrate Cadwell Park’s eightieth anniversary – oneof many Lincolnshire venues that have a glorious history while still remainingpopular to this day.Whatever the weather we’re sure there’s something in our pages you’ll enjoy – sowe hope we can help you make the most of the summer!Good reading, as always,Steve FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netEditor:Steve FisherJournalists:Steve Williams, Mike Shields, Michael Fisher, Stuart PearceySales Director: Teri CooperSales Manager: Angela CooperSales: Marie RuddAccounts: Angela Sharman,John DownesCirculations: Dawn CookDesign & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark Casson, Rachel GreenAdvertising: 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 allplastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. Ifyou are unable to participate in a recyclingscheme, then why not pass your magazineonto a local hospital or charity?WelcomeFRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MARTIN PARRATT03:Layout 1 11/7/14 13:51 Page 1A vintage summer!Summertime in Lincolnshire is a greattradition, so there’s a vintage twist to some ofour features22 Classics in the kitchenThe trend for capturing a sense of the past inyour home shows no sign of stopping36 Retro revolutionThis season’s fashion combines some of themost striking designs and styles of the pastwith an edgier approach48 The crest of a waveHark back to retro glamour this summer withsome vintage-inspired hair and beauty68 Eighty not out at CadwellPast meets present this summer asLincolnshire’s top motorsport venuecelebrates78 The high spot of summerThe county’s traditional shows continue toentertain in fine styleFeatures6 This month in LincolnshireOur reporters have been around the countyagain12 Wonderful night at the Western RoomsA summer ball in Gainsborough made plentyof cash for charity24 Emerging visionsRosie Ablewhite has gone from running agallery to starring in it28 Exploring Lincolnshire on footBloxholm and BrauncewellAUGUST 2014Contents306204-05:Layout 1 11/7/14 11:00 Page 130 The edge of heavenLots of people pass through them, but whynot stop and make the most of Brigg andBarton?51 Are you sitting comfortably?More valuable advice from our top fitnessexpert54 Long summer daysLots of ideas to make the most of the longevenings in our dining guide56 Country diaryA close encounter with the latest visitors toLincolnshire58 Horse senseOur equine column keeps you up to datewith the latest news for you and your horse60 Is your business fit for life?How are companies ensuring staff areliterally fit for work?62 World in motionWe can get you moving this month,whether it’s on four wheels...70 On your bike!...or two, as we take a look at the rise andrise of cycling72 Top of the billPlenty of ideas to make the most of thecounty in our what’s on guideDesirable homes14 Beyond wordsTucked at the side in the south of thecounty, The Granary is perhaps the mostcaptivating property we’ve seen in years26 Time to relax!Our gardening guru urges us to kick back,put our feet up and get outside!483672701404-05:Layout 1 11/7/14 11:00 Page 2The brand new Lincolnshire Bliss Wedding Show will be openingits doors this autumn! Set to be North Lincolnshire’s biggestwedding show to date, the event, which takes place at theAncholme Leisure Centre on Sunday 28th September from 11am to4pm, is set to be attended by around a hundred suppliers.From decor, flower and clothing companies, wedding gifts andfavours, through to stag and hen weekend plans, there really issomething for everyone planning or attending a wedding. Aselection of local wedding venues will be available on the day to discuss their packages with brides, grooms and their families, frommarquee weddings in stately home settings to local hotels offering complete wedding packages.Many exhibitors will be running exclusive offers and everyone who attends will get a free bridal bag. Sponsored by The Wortley HouseHotel, Essence Flowers and GHG Photographic, this is one wedding show that can’t be missed. For more information, visit www.lincolnshireweddingbliss.co.uk.LATEST NEWSBattle Proms raise fundsto Combat StressA crowd of justover six thousandinvaded BurghleyHouse for the tenthannual Battle Promsopen air picnicconcert, enjoying achoreographedSpitfire display tothe dramatic Jupiterby Holst performedby the New EnglishConcert Orchestraand conducted by Douglas Coombes.The full programme of sublime classical music also includedthe Battle Proms signature piece, Beethoven’s Battle Symphony,performed as he intended with the full complement of 193 livefiring cannon providing a thunderous percussion!This year the thrilling and ever popular mounted skill-at-armsdisplay by an expert cavalry troop was carried out in WW1 regaliato mark the hundredth anniversary of the start of the First WorldWar – just one of many elements that paid homage to thisimportant historical anniversary.Each year the concert raises funds for Combat Stress, theVeterans’ Mental Health Charity, which specialises in helpingveterans of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy withpsychological injuries caused through service to their country.This year an estimated £3750 was raised from audiencedonations.The best in foodand drinkSet in the stunning backdrop ofthe National Trust’s Clumber Parkin Worksop on Saturday 20th andSunday 21st September, theFestival of Food and Drink is adelicious celebration ofmouthwatering delights. FromArtisan produce to craft beers andspecialist wines, specialist foodsand award winning producers, there’s adelicious platter of amazing flavours foryou to try and buy. Head to the Cookery Theatre to seelive demonstrations and classes bycelebrity chefs such as This Morning’sPhil Vickery and Marcus Bean, GreatBritish Bake Off finalist Cat Dresser andMasterchef finalist Jackie Kearney. New for 2014 is the Great TasteMarket featuring award winning foodand drink producers and moremasterclasses for adults and children.There’s also live music, familyentertainment, and plenty of amazingstreet food vendors. Book tickets inadvance to save on entry prices and claimfree car parking. Children under eightyears get free entry.For more info, visitwww.festivaloffoodanddrink.co.uk.WeddingBliss in Brigg06-07:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:20 Page 1Dementia therapy projectkicks offAn award-winning dementiatherapy programme whichuses sporting memories islooking for supporters tojoin its new project inNorth EastLincolnshire.North EastLincolnshire ClinicalCommissioning Group is encouraging community groups andbusinesses to join the Sporting Memories programme, whichuses sports reminiscence to improve the wellbeing of olderpeople, including those living with dementia. A launch eventtook place recently at Grimsby Town Football Club,.Tony Jameson-Allen, Director of Sporting Memories, says,“Whether you’re a football fan or not, the Sporting Memoriesprogramme uses any sport reminiscence to improve the lives ofolder people. Premier League football referee Howard Webb is asupporter of the programme and has shared his previous WorldCup memories as part of the programme. If football isn’t yourthing, we’re always looking for other memories from tennis to iceskating or running.”To register your interest visitwww.sportingmemoriesnetwork.com.LATEST NEWSMini musicfestival is a hit!Lincoln shopperschilled out at theirvery own mini “Glasto”– minus the mud. Peopleof all ages flocked to relaxin the railed park at StMarks Shopping Centre,where they were treated tosome fantastic numbers. Music in The Gardenfeatured a fabulousshowcase of local, multi-talented bands, including The Coffee Bar Cowboys, The Delta Dogs, Gone tothe Dogs Duo, with lively fiddle playing by Andrew Sutherland, JabberwockyDuo and Swing Nouveau. The programme was wrapped-up by popularguitarist and singer-songwriter Elliott Morris, from Horncastle.Lincoln BIG Events & Promotions Manager Michael Armstrong says, “It wasfabulous to see so many people taking time out from shopping orsightseeing to relax and enjoy the music. Lincoln BIG is lookingforward to working with St Marks again on 2nd August, whenwe shall be teaming up to stage Carnival in The Garden,which will feature family workshops led by the circusand street theatre group The EarthboundMisfits.”Lincolnshire athlete totake on the worldBourne Academy Sixth Formstudent Kayleigh Adams hasqualified for the Sprint TriathlonWorld Championships inCanada, after placing sixth atthe national qualifying event inNottingham.Eighteen year old Kayleigh,from Deepings St James,qualified for the Championshipsafter having ‘the race of her life’at Nottingham HolmePierrepont National WatersportsCentre, finishing the triathlonwith an overall time of 1:10:12 Clare Wookey, Kayleigh’smum, says, “To watch someonework so hard and be so drivento succeed is a real pleasure.Words cannot express how proud I am of her and her achievements! It willcost over £4000 to take Kayleigh to compete in Canada so, with supportfrom Lincolnshire County Council and Lincolnshire Sport, we are currentlyon a tough mission of trying to find sponsorship for her.” If you’d like to sponsor Kayleigh, emailkayleighadamstriathlete@gmail.comGreat days out inNorth KestevenIf you’re looking for somewhere for all the family toenjoy this summer, North Kesteven probably has theanswer. Explore local heritage, discover beautifulcountryside walks and experience the district’s vastaviation history all in abundance within the district. You will find attractions to suit every interest andbudget. Enjoy trails, museums, historic houses, heritageand visitor centres, mills, arts and crafts, local events,music and dance, plus lots more. North Kesteven is proudof its aviation heritage and there are many poignantreminders throughout the district, from World War IIairfields to memorials and heritage and visitor centres.For more information visit www.heartoflincs.com, or callthe NK Tourism Unit on 01529 308207.06-07:Layout 1 11/7/14 14:20 Page 2The sky’s the limitDear Lincolnshire Today,Thanks again for promoting the valuablework of the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire AirAmbulance in your pages. It’s quite remarkable to thinkthat this, and the other Air Ambulances across the UK,receive no direct funding from the government whenthey perform such a valuable service. While it’s fantasticthat they’re able to keep flying thanks to the tirelessefforts of the volunteers, I find it amazing that our taxescan be spent on all kinds of needless extravagances andnot something that can be the difference between lifeand death.P TravisNewarkReaders’lettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issuesyou would like us to cover, do get in touch.Star of the showDear Lincolnshire Today,I’ve been visitingthe LincolnshireShow for as long asI can rememberand I always enjoyvisiting yourmarquee. I wasdelighted to seeOff Limits wereperforming again– their music isone of thehighlights of the show. As ever I pickedup one of your bags and I was amazed while walking around theShowground to see so many other people brandishing them. Then whenI got home and switched on the TV news your bags were in virtuallyevery shot! Congratulations on landing such incredible publicity!S SaundersLincolnPICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wine.We’d love to hear from you: Lincolnshire Today, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE. Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk We reserve the right to edit published lettersPICKOF THEMONTHNever forgetDear Lincolnshire Today,Your coverage of the ball held in aid of the Bomber CommandMemorial in Lincoln is another reminder, to me, of how great it isto see young people taking an interest in remembering the heroesof the past. The young people of today enjoy a life totally removedfrom their equivalents of the past, who had to make endlesssacrifices, and I’m sure what they had to go through is completelyunimaginable to someone growing up in 2014. But when I seethem taking part in events like this ball, or the torchlight paradethat recently concluded Cleethorpes’ Armed Forces Daycelebrations, I’m delighted that the current generation continue tosee the importance of their ancestors’ efforts.J PetersCleethorpes08:Layout 1 11/7/14 10:36 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY9LINCOLNSHIRE RAPE CRISISLincolnshireRape Crisis celebrateinspirational womenLincolnshire RapeCrisis work withwomen and girls inLincolnshire who haveor who areexperiencing sexualviolence. Theirfundraising ball at theDoubleTree by Hiltonon Friday 5thSeptember willsupport the essentialwork they deliver. Youcan make a differenceby purchasing ticketsfor this fantastic eventcelebrating theamazing women ofour county. Joinspecial guests Soul inthe City for a fabulous evening.Lincolnshire Rape Crisis will present its second annual award toLincolnshire’s inspirational woman of 2014 at the ball. Tonominate an inspirational woman that you know, download thenomination pack from www.lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk.Every ticket purchased is entered into an automatic prize drawto win one night’s accommodation for two at the DoubleTree byHilton Lincoln. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first comebasis. You can purchase your tickets and find out moreinformation at www.lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk/ball If you’re a business and would like to support Lincolnshire RapeCrisis’ work you could do so by sponsoring the event or donatingitems for the raffle. Contact them atinfo@lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.uk If you need support fromLincolnshire Rape Crisis, you canget in touch atsupport@lincolnshirerapecrisis.org.ukor 0800 33 4 55 00.Visit our website to startviewing today...Available oniPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETIdeal for those whospend timeaway fromtheir office 09:Layout 1 11/7/14 13:52 Page 1Next >