< Previous80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ON82 ÁTemptations, Smokey Robinson, TheSupremes and the Four Tops. For moreinformation, call 01427 676655.StamfordTuesday 4 SeptemberLiterature at Lunch: TheSecret Agent, Stamford ArtsCentre Joseph Conrad’s classic 1907 noveldeals with highly topical subjectsincluding terrorism and corrupt politics.This lunchtime talk will explore how thenovel came to be considered one of theauthor’s finest, with a prescient view ofthe 21st century. It’s followed by the1997 film adaption directed byChristopher Hampton and starringPatricia Arquette and the late BobHoskins. For more information, visitwww.stamfordartscentre.com.LouthSunday 9 SeptemberScratch Night, LouthRiverhead TheatreThe latest batch of local buddingwriters see a sample of their scriptbrought to life by local actors at theRiverhead Theatre, Every audiencemember gets to vote for their favouriteplay anonymously via a fun andinteractive points system. The play withthe most votes will be performed as afull-scale production on behalf of LouthPlaygoers and local professional theatreLincolnSaturday 11 – Sunday 12AugustLincoln 1940s Weekend,Cathedral Quarter Celebrate the spirit of 1940sBritain in Lincoln’s CathedralQuarter with two days of period andvintage activities and displays,including this year’s key focus of the100th anniversary of the RAF.There’s plenty to get exciting aboutfrom living history displays, livemusic and dance, food and drink,family activities and vintage andantique markets. There’ll also be aspecial Battle of Britain MemorialFlight flypasts, plus so much more.For more information, emailjessica.wickham@lincolnbig.co.uk.78-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 12:36 Page 3Front Lawn of The Lincoln Hotel 25 - 26 AUGUST 201825 - 26 AUGUST 2018Replica Red Arrow | Hog Roast | BBQ | Outdoor Bar | Games | Stalls | Ice Cream Parlour | MusicFree EntryFAMILY FUNThe Lincoln Hotel, Eastgate, Lincoln, LN2 1PN www.thelincolnhotel.com 01522 520 348Sunday 26th - Lincs FM will be here with games and a live broadcast 78-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 12:36 Page 482 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONcompany Hambledon Productions in 2019.For more information, visitwww.louthriverheadtheatre.com.CleethorpesSaturday 20 – Sunday 21OctoberLincolnshire Stallholder Event,Cleethorpes Leisure Centre Three local businesses have combinedto organise the Lincolnshire StallholderEvent that showcases just what our greatcounty has to offer - including smallbusinesses with their locally producedwares or handcrafted items, to largeretailers & service businesses. There istruly something for everyone, and withChristmas a couple of months away this isan ideal place to start your ChristmasShopping with an array of differentproducts & services all under one roof.Zoe, the proprietor of Fairs & Events isproud to join forces with H’s Cakes andHolidays by Design for this fantasticevent in Cleethorpes. For moreinformation, emailinfo@fairsandevents.co.uk.LincolnSaturday 25 – Sunday 26AugustWe Love Lincoln SummerParty, The Lincoln HotelThis August sees The Lincoln Hotelhost a Summer Party on its front lawncelebrating all things Lincoln as wellas RAF 100. There will be an officiallicensed replica Red Arrow on thelawn to sit in and have your picturetaken. There will also be a fully-stocked outdoor bar, along with hogroast, BBQ, an ice cream parlour,stalls, music and games. GeneralManager Stephen Marriott said: “It isa fantastic opportunity to open upand welcome the local community toThe Lincoln Hotel, which is located inone of the prime locations within thecity.” For more information, emailagalinski@thelincolnhotel.com. 78-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 12:36 Page 5LincolnSaturday 4 – Sunday 5 AugustGrand Medieval Joust, Lincoln Castle Feel the thunder of hooves and hear the clash of lance onsteel at Lincoln Castle as four brave knights take part in thesport of kings. This is a two-day medieval tournament atLincoln Castle of full contact jousting for the honour ofLincoln itself. Four brave fully armoured knights, mounted onhorseback, will compete in a Joust of Peace each day. Visitorscan meet knights, choose your champion and cheer them on.For more information, visit www.lincolncastle.com.© Shutterstock/Victor MoussaLincolnFriday 24 – Monday 27 AugustAsylum Steampunk Festival, Bailgate andSteep HillThe world’s biggest and best-loved Steampunk festivalreturns to Lincoln for its tenth year, bringing its goggles,corset and steam-powered Victoriana visions with it. Over theAugust Bank Holiday weekend, the festival will host a fullconvention-style day programme with a fringe styleprogramme of art, literature, music, fashion and comedy. Formore information, visit www.asylumsteampunk.co.uk.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY83WHAT’S ONWe have held the show every year in the village of Bickersince 1987 with proceeds going to the Church. Over theyears, we have raised well over £100,000 for the St Swithunschurch resulting in a new roof, windows, a new chancelroof and a much-needed heating system to keep the peopleof Bicker from shaking in their Sunday bestwww.bickersteamshow.co.ukIf you would like to keep up to date with thegoings on of the show please Like ourFacebook page or follow us Twitter.Bicker Steam Threshingand Classic Car Show8th-9thSeptember2018Adults: £5Children £1Gates openat 10amJoin us at the No.1 TouristAttraction in North EastLincolnshire as rated by visitorson TripAdvisor as we celebrateour 70th anniversary!The award-winningCleethorpes Coast LightRailway has been delighting oldand young alike for generations.Sit back and enjoy a 4 milereturn journey along thepicturesque Humberside Coaston one of Britain’s oldestseaside miniature railways.Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway, Lakeside Station,Kings Road, Cleethorpes, Nth East Lincs., DN35 0AG.Tel: 01472 604657 Web: www.cclr.co.ukRATEDTHE NUMBER ONETOURIST ATTRACTION INNORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIREAshby ParkLincolnshire’s best kept secretThe market town of Horncastle renowned for its antique and curioshops is only one and a half miles from the park. Other amenitieswithin two miles include indoor swimming pool and indoor bowls.Golf course and driving range less than one mile. Local pubs andrestaurants serve quality food at reasonable prices.West Ashby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 5PPTel: 01507 527966 Email: info@ashbypark.co.ukwww.ashbypark.co.ukWe look forward to welcoming you toAshby Park, offering you a friendly andinformal atmosphere, peace, tranquillity,good walks a diversity of wildlife and achance to enjoy truly relaxing days awayfrom the crowd, a peaceful holiday retreat.•70 acres of unspoilt countryside•7 fishing lakes with no close season•Fishing pegs and disabled toilets• Touring and Caravans sites•Electricity hook-ups•Water Hookup for •Bottled Gas•Fishing for Guests•Laundry room•Public Telephone•Dogs AllowedNewLuxuryHolidayHomesfor Sale78-83.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 12:37 Page 684 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th AUGUST 2018To enter just email the numbers thatappear in the yellow squares to:competitions@blmgroup.co.ukWin a £20 voucher tospend with any of ouradvertisers in this issue.Last month’s solutionD3E1CM2A4R147923658328645971596718342485376219213894765769251834852167493631489527974532186AriesMar 21 - Apr 20 No matter how confident you appear to others,underneath lies a very different story. Do not beafraid of your fears as they are there to showyou that there is something worth the courageto fight for. Something is about to happen thatwill restore your faith in human nature. TaurusApr 21 - May 21 Good humour and laughter are the bestmedicines to fight anxiety and depression. It’san excellent business and social asset so useyour charm to get exactly what you want.Certain associations may have fallen into a rutand need to be revitalised. GeminiMay 22 - June 21 Change is necessary if you are to makeprogress regarding a pet project, especially ifyou have felt a trifle stagnant lately.Romantically, you will be in tune with the spiritof things and know exactly how to surpriseyour partner. CancerJun 22 - Jul 23 Some excellent financial news will put you in abright, chirpy mood. A holiday will do you theworld of good. You need time and space to dealwith past events that have proved trying andstressful. For once, put your own needs first.LeoJul 24 - Aug 23 People have very short memories and forgethow badly they may have hurt you previously.Business wise, some opportunities are too goodto miss so look into a proposition most carefullybecause there could be some serious money tobe made. VirgoAug 24 - Sep 23 You have every reason to get motivatedbecause trends are starting to suddenly beworking in your favour. The path of true loverarely runs smoothly and you may learnvaluable information that suddenly explainssomeone’s strange behaviourLibraSep 24 - Oct 23 If you feel let down by certain friends, it’sbecause they have revealed their true coloursand not as nice and considerate as you were ledto believe. Romance for singletons lookspromising, especially if you have recently takenup a new hobby or sporting interest. ScorpioOct 24 - Nov 22 Keep your secrets safe and refuse to sharecertain information even with someone you areclose to. You never quite know who is talking towhom. A major decision may have to be maderegarding a house move project. SagittariusNov 23 - Dec 21 If you have recently lost something of value, itwill either turn up again at a later date or youwill benefit far more greatly by a mostunexpected surprise that is coming your way.Put your trust in no one but yourself andchoose your friends wisely.Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukCapricornDec 22 - Jan 20 Relationship issues of one kind or anothercould be causing you a lot of necessarybother. Be wise and refuse to lend money,especially if the person concerned has a bad,previous track record for repaying theirdebts. AquariusJan 21 - Feb 19 As much as you are trying to justify youractions and behaviour regarding oneparticular association, by now, you may berapidly realising that you have acted toohastily and possibly lost a good friend. PiscesFeb 20 - Mar 20 You’ll be tempted to do something dramaticvery soon and an emotional outburst couldresult in you making a life changing decision.A secret admirer must be kept hidden if youare to avoid a major confrontation at a laterdate. yourstarsLincolnshire Today’s guide tothe astro month ahead...21937864536825419757496138265374281978159326494281675319763542883642957142518793684.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 11:11 Page 1We’re looking for those with azest for life to joinLincolnshire Today’s sales team!You don’t have to be an adrenalin junkie towork here but it helps…Contact Michael Fisher on 01472 310305PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/AUREMARLINCOLNSHIRETODAY85classifiedTo advertise your services call Angela Cooper atLincolnshire Today on01472 310310MotorsBritish ClassicsHeritage MotorsParts 1948 to dateRetail Trade ExportSpecial ProjectsRestorationsManufacturing ModificationsCountry Workshops Risegate,Nr Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4EZClassic LandroversTel/Fax 01775 750223www.british4x4centre.co.ukVendingEventsPhotographyStuart Wilde Photography LtdThe best photography is about much more thantaking a picture. It’s about capturing a moment,telling a story, preserving a memory. Sometimes it’sabout looking at things a little bit differently.Tel: 07974 695626www.stuartwildephotography.comCall us for a free survey and information.Tel: 01724 874400or email:info@abcvending.co.ukFor the very latestdesigns in “BeanTo Cup” coffeemachines andchilled waterdispensers.MONDAYS?Is this how work makes you feelon a Monday morning?LuxuryVILLARentalCosta BlancaClose to the beach and Murcia or Alicante airportsLuxury detached villa with landscaped gardens,private pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large sun terrace.Enjoy a week or two in a private villa with its owntropical landscaped gardens, (Mood-lit by night).When you’ve had enough of basking by the pool,a short stroll will take you to local shops,restaurants or street markets. Afterwards relaxwith a cool gin and tonic at one of the many bars,or on one of the many blue flag beaches close by. Prices start from only £99 per day For more information visitwww.playaflamencavilla.co.uk Holiday Villa Rental85.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 11:11 Page 1The things people do in pursuit of healthand wellbeing can be truly baffling. Oneneed only turn towards GwynethPaltrow’s ludicrous Goop business.But sometimes, there’ll besomething so disarming andappealing that it’s hard not towant to get involved. Enter goatyoga, the latest fitness craze. Thisbizarre combination is exactly what you think it is– a yoga class where goats are free to minglewith guests. For locals looking for a taste of thenew oddball practice, you’re in luck. BluebellWood Goat and Farm Shop on Scothern Roadin Nettleham has launched a four-week course. Raising awareness is never easy, but oneScunthorpe resident may be taking things alittle far. Ian Wressell, a 71 year old self-styled“Scunthorpe Secret Santa”, recently spentthe day dressed as Chris Cringle collectingsignatures in protest against the proposedclosure of a footpath running from RochdaleRoad to Lancaster Road. The closure is to path the way for a new £2 millionhousing estate on the site. We’re not sure the difference sweltering in the Junesun in a ripe old Santa suit will have, but to each their own. Kicking off the New Year’s first by the watercooler, we’ve rounded up some ofthe weirdest, wackiest and funniest news stories to grace our editorial office. By the watercooler86 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYStay in touch withLincolnshire TodayWe love to know what you think of Lincolnshire Today – so get in touch with us via Twitter at@lincstoday or search for us on Facebook. Find out what’s coming up in future issues and keep upto date with the latest Lincolnshire news!Don’t miss September’s Lincolnshire Today! Although the summer will be more or less over, we’llbring plenty of sunshine with this fantastic issue. September always brings with it the new seasonof fashion and we’ll take a look at the very latest collections for the first time. In addition we’llpreview some of the fantastic events that will bring plenty of excitement as the nights draw in.Watch out for it in newsagents and supermarkets across Lincolnshire by the end of August – oron www.lincolnshiretoday.net.LincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netHave we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers to d.cuthbert@blmgroup.co.uk© Shutterstock/Anna KucherovaTurn the othercheekITV seems to have struck gold with LoveIsland, a show so unfathomably dull thatseems to have struck the publicconsciousness. The islanders are infamous fortheir racy swimwear, which people havetaken to imitating off-screen. Now anoutdoor pool in Woodhall Spa has bannedswimmers from wearing “Love Island stylethongs”. Writing on their Instagram page,Jubilee Park said: “We are fully aware thatit’s ok to wear thongs on Love Island, but notin a family friendly facility like ours. Familyfriendly swim wear only, no thongs or seethrough swimwear. Please keep it PG.” We’resure children have plenty of other things tobe worried about than a few bare cheeks. © Shutterstock/Roman SamborskyiSanta in the sunYou’ve go to be kidding© Shutterstock/Yellowj86.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 11:12 Page 1Let us take the strain of organising that next event…Up to 50 Guests Our Welholme Suite can accommodate up to 50 delegates and our Westward Lounge is alsoavailable for training, small meetings and private dining that can cater for up to 25 delegatesor guests; a projector, screen and flip charts are available for use in both rooms.Up to 70 GuestsFor larger functions, Bargate 53, provides the perfect setting for Wedding Receptions, BusinessMeetings, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Wakes, catering for 70 seated guests or 150 for buffets.Whatever your occasion may be, our chefs will provide a menu to suit your needs. Please call 01472 356068to arrange an informal meeting with our restaurant manager.Millfields Hotel, 53 Bargate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire DN34 5ADTel: 01472 356068 Email: info@millfieldshotel.co.uk Website: www.millfieldshotel.co.ukNow takingbookings forChristmasClock House, 3 Lord Street, Gainsborough, Lincs DN21 2DDTel: 01427 238283 www.clockhousecafebistro.co.ukClock House clockhousebistroThe Clock House is Gainsborough's premier Bistro, Wine Bar and Coffee house. Our menu blendsBritish classics with contemporary options and daily specials. We serve delicious Sunday lunches andafternoon teas with homemade cakes and freshly baked scones. Our dedicated, professional and yetrelaxed team will all add to your experience at the Clock House.Call in and try one of our Cocktails or speciality Gins.We open every day and until late on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.Sign in to our FACEBOOK Page to see our regular Tapas and Live Music evenings.PRIVATE BOOKINGS AVAILABLEINDULGE YOURSELFGood Food | Great Coffee | Cocktails87.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 11:13 Page 188.qxp_Layout 1 18/07/2018 11:13 Page 1Next >