< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING Ford Mustang Convertible The Mustang wouldn’t be a Mustang without a thunderous V8, so you’ll be happy to hear Ford offers a huge 5.0-litre one. Together with its sports exhaust, there are few lovelier melodies in the automotive arena, and in Convertible 10- speed automatic guise, it’ll gallop from zero to 62mph in 4.8 seconds. The car’s maximum speed is 155mph. The Ford isn’t just quick in a straight line; the handling and ride are superb for such a muscley machine. A well- thought-out chassis and modern technology help optimise driving dynamics to deliver the kind of exciting event you’d expect to have sat behind the wheel of a Mustang. Furthermore, using different drive settings, you can play with the Convertible’s performance to suit your frame of mind. The spectacle you get over the lengthy bonnet is retro-Mustang through and through, and, from the spacious front seats, you get a good view of the road ahead. Regarding luggage carrying, the boot’s elevated lip makes loading tricky. However, the £51,685 Convertible has a 332-litre storage capacity, so you’ll get a couple of suitcases in there, plus other bits and pieces, no worries. Ford Mustang Convertible 68-71.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 13:03 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 71 COUNTY MOTORING New Lexus LC Convertible The Lexus LC Coupe has always looked impressive and elegant. With fluid flanks, a low-slung roofline, and razor-sharp lights, it never fails to create a sense of theatre. But now, Lexus has stepped the pace up further by ushering in a soft-top version. The Convertible shares the LC Coupe’s gorgeous design and adrenaline-charged performance while adding the fun associated with wind- in-your-hair motoring. And, as with the hard-topped model, a non- turbocharged unit sits under the hood. This alone makes the LC different. Why? Well, there’s a glut of turbocharged cars out there, so a burbly, normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 lump kind of forces you to take notice. Furthermore, the LC is armed with a ten-speed auto box. There are so many gears that you rarely need to ask for more engine power because you can compensate with the precisely assembled collection of ratios. The muscle and range of cogs help the near £100k convertible blast to 62mph in 5.0 seconds and on to 168mph. The timbre of the V8 pulling in air as the throttle input changes is as gratifying as it is galvanising. New Lexus LC Convertible 68-71.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 13:03 Page 472 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY what’s Due to the coronavirus outbreak, readers should be aware that events may have been cancelled or postponed. All dates correct as of publishing, but please check beforehand. Stamford August 1-6 and 15 – 20 Romeo & Juliet - Stamford Arts Centre It is the summer of 2022 and a group of unsuspecting tourists gather at a rather special place in Verona. Suddenly, time shifts to the Early Renaissance and before us unfolds the greatest love story ever told. Shakespeare’s immortal tale of star-crossed lovers, whose forbidden love is cut tragically short by the uncompromising hostility of their two families, endures through history. It is charged with passion, bloody revenge, bawdy comedy, thrilling swordplay and, of course, some of the most beautiful language ever written. Boston August 5-6 Step in Time - Blackfriars Arts Centre BOS Musical Theatre Group are back again, with a musical extravaganza jam packed full of singing and dancing from some of your favourite musicals through the decades. Starting in modern times with music from shows such as Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Come From Away and Wicked, you will be taken back through the decades of Rent, Miss Saigon, Kinky Boots, Grease, South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Chicago, and so many more. Stamford August 6 Westlife Live from Wembley – Stamford Theatre The UK’s biggest-selling album group of the 21st century, Westlife will be broadcasting their first ever show from Wembley Stadium, live to cinemas on Saturday 6 August. In front of a sold out Wembley Stadium, this spectacular show is going to be their biggest and most historic show yet! With 20 years of hits, a staggering 14 number one UK singles and selling over 55 million records worldwide, Westlife will deliver an unmissable night for fans. Performing all of their hits from their highly anticipated Wild Dreams tour, Belvoir Castle 10th & 11th September Festival of the Horse Back by popular demand for its second year running, we are delighted to announce an even bigger, more spectacular Festival of the Horse will be held this summer on the Belvoir Parkland, for a weekend of thrilling equestrian entertainment suitable for all the family. The event promises to be more exciting than ever before, with many new additions to our exhilarating line-up of entertainment – now hosted across three arenas! Headline displays include Liberty acts, Dressage and Trick Riding. © stock.adobe.com/Garden Guru 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 15:00 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 73 74 Á including ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘You Raise Me Up’ and ‘If I Let You Go’. Tattershall August 7 Twelfth Night - Open Air Theatre at Tattershall Castle Join ‘Three Inch Fools’ for an evening of laughter as they perform Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, with Tattershall Castle as their backdrop. Bring a picnic and enjoy with family and friends! Prepare for an evening of mischief and hilarity with an inventive take on this rip-roaring comedy, fit for all the family. Bring your own blankets, cushions and camping-chairs and join an outdoor performance at this historical landmark. Grimsby August 7 Pop Princesses – Grimsby Auditorium A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical © stock.adobe.com/Chris White Lincoln August 4 - 8 Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festival: Vision - Lincoln Cathedral The Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festival will take place in August 2022 celebrating 950 years of Lincoln Cathedral, the visionaries who built it and those who followed, changing our lives throughout history. The theme of this year’s flower festival is ‘Vision’. Stunning displays will blossom in every area of the magnificent Lincoln Cathedral, bringing it to life in a unique and inspiring way. The festival will celebrate the life and works of St Hugh of Lincoln, as well as many other notable visionaries whose ideas and actions have shaped the world we live in and changed our lives. The incredible displays at the Lincoln Flower Festival 2022 will cover poetry, theatre, film and fashion, alongside history, exploration and invention. Floral creations will range from the Mayflower landing - to the moon landing! Louth August 7 Scriptwriting Workshop - Louth Riverhead Theatre Hambledon Productions have teamed up with Louth Riverhead Theatre to offer a tenth year of practical, fun and interactive workshops this summer. This is a unique opportunity for creative writers, regardless of experience, to learn the ins-and-outs of writing for stage, film, TV and radio, culminating in the popular ‘Scratch Night’, a social evening of new writing. This popular course is led by award-winning Lincolnshire playwright John Hewer (Royal Court, BBC, Soho Theatre, Leicester Square Theatre). © stock.adobe.com/fabioderby 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 15:00 Page 274 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY WHAT’S ON spectacular starring four fabulous fairy tale princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as: Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor swift, Meghan Trainor, and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. Grimsby August 8 Billy Pierce Tour – Grimsby Auditorium Yorkshire born national treasure, and without doubt one of Britain’s most talented and best loved comedians, multi- award winner, Billy Pearce, has won just about every comedy award going, including: a British Comedy Award, Solo Comedian of the Year, and Best Television Comedy Newcomer at the London Palladium. There are few stages upon which Billy has not appeared and he’s broken box office records at a number of national theatres. Billy loves performing his adult show and is looking forward to performing at Grimsby Auditorium and having a ‘right good laugh!’ North Hykeham August 12 Artorigus: The Downfall of a King - Terry O’Toole Theatre Draft 99 presents ‘Artorigus: The Downfall of a King’ by Ross Stephenson. Artorigus’ kingdom is in danger, his once tight grip upon his beloved realm is slipping, as the past returns to haunt him. Can his once loyal knights be trusted? Does his wife hide a terrible secret? Will his own son betray him? Blending prose and verse, this unique play, based upon the ancient legend of King Arthur, explores powerful themes of idleness, betrayal and love. Spalding August 8 - 13 Jungle Book Weeklong musical workshop – South Holland Centre A fabulously fun week of music, drama and games, working towards a performance of one of the greatest ever Disney films on the auditorium stage! We’ll be swinging through the trees, stomping with the elephants and slithering with Kaa the snake as we join Mowgli on his jungle adventures. For children aged 7-11. Hemingby August 12 - 13 Beer, Cider and Gin Festival - Coach and Horses Inn This summer, The Coach and Horses will be hosting a Beer, Cider and Gin Festival featuring over 20 different beers and ciders, and more than 10 varieties of gin. The pub will also be firing up their BBQ for the event, and there will be live music throughout the weekend. Visitors will have the opportunity to camp overnight, and there will be a free shuttlebus for those travelling from Horncastle and Wragby. Lincoln August 16 Ireland The Show – New Theatre Royal Lincoln Now seen by a live audience of over 250,000, to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews, join an all-star cast of the Emerald Isles most talented singers and performers accompanied by the fabulous Keltic Storm band and world champion Gael Force Irish dancers from Kerry, Mayo and Clare for an unmissable ‘Ireland the Show’ that will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. The show, which has received high acclaim, will feature all the well-known ballads and singalongs like ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘The Town I Loved So Well’, ‘Tell Me Ma’ and ‘The Irish Rover’ to name a small few. Add to that a string of hilarious stories and jokes from our award-winning Tyrone comedian Gary Gamble and topped off with energetic reels and jigs from our fiddling Derry maestro Richie Remo and the talented vocals of Donegal singer Elaine Boyle. ALFORD CRAFT MARKET AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th & Monday 29th August, 2022 10am - 4pm each day THE BEST OF LINCOLNSHIRE CRAFTS at the ALFORD MANOR HOUSE GARDENS & BIG MARQUEE LN13 9HT Admission GIVE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD T-Rex & Baby Dinosaurs Saturday Live acoustic music each afternoon Morris Dancers Sunday Handbell ringers Saturday afternoon Banjo Bob on his guitar each day Traditional Punch & Judy Shows The Earthbound Misfits Street Theatre stilt walkers 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 15:00 Page 3WHAT’S ON LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 75 Stamford August 13 Sleeping Beauty – Stamford Corn Exchange Lincolnshire Youth Ballet present the timeless classic Sleeping Beauty, with music by Tchaikovsky. The audience will be treated to a full length family friendly classical ballet with stunning professional leads, and a company made up from the most talented young ballet dancers from across the region. Original choreography and arrangement from Maggie Purr and Henri Tatton. Lincoln August 21 Milkshake Live – New Theatre Royal Milkshake! Monkey is back and can’t wait to put on a spectacular NEW Show for you all, joined by some of his favourite Milkshake! friends plus two Milkshake Presenters creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen! Join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! Learn the amazing songs and dances with your favourite Milkshake! friends and watch as the music, the lights, the costumes and the stage brings Milkshake! to life. With great Milkshake friends, anything is possible. BelvoirCastle,Leicestershire,NG321PE •REGENCYCASTLE• •FORMALGARDENS•WOODLANDWALKS• •AFTERNOONTEA•EVENTS• •ENGINEYARDSHOPPINGVILLAGE• •CAFE&GINBAR• BRANDNEWADVENTUREPLAYGROUNDSUMMER2022 @belvoircastle|www.belvoircastle.com Festival of the Horse returns! There’s no horsing around as Belvoir gets set to bring back its popular Festival of the Horse on 10-11 September 2022. The fields surrounding Belvoir Castle will be filled with horses of all colours and stripes and their skilful riders for an action-packed weekend of equestrian entertainment. This year sees the event getting bigger and more spectacular with a new arena – seeing the action now take place across three arenas - and new additions to the line-up of entertainment. New this year will be daredevil trick riding from the Atkinson Action Horses, the Yorkshire-based family-run enterprise that has been providing highly trained horses and riders for TV & Film for over 25 years. Away from the main action, there will be a good choice of food and drink available and shopping opportunities from a curated selection of stallholders. Tickets are available at £25 per adult, £12 per 4–16-year-olds. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.belvoircastle.com/festival-of-the-horse-2022/ PHOTO COURTESY OF E J LAZENBY 72-75.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 15:00 Page 476 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20 Recently you have conquered a lot of demons and whereas you may have lost a few battles, you are definitely winning the war. You know it’s time to sort out the wheat from the chaff and make a conscious effort to do just that. Taurus Apr 21 - May 21 Time spent in the company of those who consistently drain your energies is time wasted. Long distance communication with someone new could lead to a meeting of the minds, hence a new beautiful friendship is born, which in some cases could lead to a lifelong relationship that will be lasting and fulfilling. Gemini May 22 - June 21 You may secretly be worrying about your financial situation, but do remember, it’s your choice alone as to how much you spend and on what you decide to blow hard earned cash on. Domestic arguments look unavoidable as discussions will get heated as everyone wants to be right, even when they are wrong. Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23 Even though you probably feel frustrated and unable to make neither head nor tail of your current situation, be assured that things are about to change. Positive news about business and investments are well starred and agreements will be easily reached between yourself and someone who is operating on your wavelength. Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23 If you constantly wait for a kettle to boil, it seems to take an eternity. Right now you cannot force anything to go any faster, but what you can be certain of is that you will begin to feel a lot better because you are finally back in the driving seat once more. Some incredible developments in your personal life will be enough to take your breath away. Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23 Someone is about to do an enormous U-turn and agree that you were right all along and just when you were about to throw the towel in and walk away in a huff! A financial burden will also begin to lift, giving you more peace of mind and the opportunity to free yourself of a number of shackles. Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23 You are attracting an enormous amount of attention and interest from someone who wants more than just a platonic friendship. A complicated triangle of love may suddenly commence even if it means doing everything behind closed doors. Some of you may be experiencing some on-going frustration with the behaviour and attitude of a current partner. Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22 Suddenly you have found yourself on a social merry go around, but to the point where you also crave some personal space and uninterrupted quiet time. If you are interested in changing your career or diversifying into new horizons, now is the time to put plans into action. A bit financial good news SUDOKU competition Closing date for entries is: 20th AUGUST 2022 To enter just email the numbers that appear in the purple squares to: competitions@blmgroup.co.uk Win a £20 voucher to spend with any of our advertisers in this issue. Last month’s solution A1P9R M1A9R your stars Lincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead... Image courtesy of shutterstock/Meowu will indicate that there are better and more secure times ahead to enjoy. Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21 Part of you is feeling a lot happier with your lot and the other part is still restless and agitated because you are still not getting what you think you want quickly enough, and by the look of things, you will still have to wait a while longer. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20 Interesting developments affecting both your personal and working life over the next few weeks will determine exactly which direction you are finally destined to go in. But have no fear, everything is meant to be and in your case events will work out in your favour. Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19 Perhaps now you are starting to see a number of matters and individuals in their true light. Major changes are taking place that are completely necessary if you are to move forwards in a positive direction. You may feel extremely protective of a couple of close friends or relatives whom you are now beginning to understand. 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You don’t have to be an adrenalin junkie to work here but it helps… Contact Michael Fisher on 01472 310305 © stock.adobe.com/indomercy 77.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 12:51 Page 1A Lincolnshire landing While many humans and creatures have been rocketed into space, a stuffed toy of a cat from the new Buzz Lightyear movie has become the latest to be launched out of our world - and has landed in Lincolnshire. The catstronaut was sent beyond the Earth’s atmosphere from the Peak District, travelling at speeds of 250mph to an orbit of 130,000 feet above the planet before parachuting back to the ground, touching down in Spalding. Going “to infinity and beyond” it’s a successful mission for Sox. watercooler 78 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net Have we missed anything? Send your rib-ticklers to m.fisher@blmgroup.co.uk Raising the profile of Skegness, a neon sign replicating its famous Las Vegas counterpart has become a tourist hotspot. Stating “Welcome to fabulous Skeg Vegas, not in Nevada,” the 8m tall and 6m wide sign, which sits outside Skegness Raceway, has become a popular site for photos with both locals and tourists, seeing an American bus tour of Europe divert from their route just to view the sign, while a couple who had to cancel their Las Vegas wedding due to COVID have asked to pose for their wedding shots under it. Taking to Facebook after the sign’s installation, Skegness Raceway said: “With the current tough times we are all going through we decided to put a smile on everyone’s face and put something back into the community, oh and also light up the sky!” By the © stock.adobe.com/rangizzz Secret tunnel In a rather odd piece of news out of Stamford, a YouTuber with 12 million subscribers has secured retrospective planning permission to dig a tunnel between his house and shed. Colin Furze has already spent three years digging the passage by hand under his garden, with the tunnel sitting 4ft underground, according to the BBC, and the structure could apparently eventually also connect to an underground bunker he has constructed. Furze told the BBC that he wanted to build the tunnel, which has lighting and ventilation shafts, because he thought “it would be cool.” © stock.adobe.com/Syda Productions © stock.adobe.com/Maxim Malevich Welcome to Skeg Vegas 78.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 13:01 Page 1Welcoming day students from 3 months to 19 years and boarders from Year 3 www.qe.org | admissions@qe.org | 01423 333330 | York YO26 9SS Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate Set in more than 220 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside • Over 80% of our students go on to their fi rst choice university • Rated ‘Excellent’ by ISI 2019 • 81% of our students achieved A*/A at A-Level www.pescodsquare.com Phone - 01205 353370 | info@pescodsquare.com Our shopping centre includes high street favourites like Costa and Greggs as well as local independent retailers such as Boston Soap and Wise Guys/Girls. You can shop for everything from books and stationery at Waterstones, The Works or Global Educational Trust bookstore to music and film at HMV or buy a new mobile at our O2 outlet or get your phone repaired at Phone Guys. If you're in Boston and looking for fashion, then look no further. Our fashion retailers PEP&CO, Next and Select along with our newest additions, Leading Labels/Blue Inc and Empori Childrenswear, stock this seasons latest fashions, there is Superdrug for all your beauty and health needs or you can grab a bargain at Wilko's. Boston’s Premier Shopping Destination Pescod Square is a shopping district in the very heart of Boston. It links together Wide Bargate and Mitre Lane and incorporates the historic Pescod Hall. We have 18 stores which cover in excess of 93,000 square feet of retail space and a 377-space car park for our visitors to use. 79.qxp_Layout 1 15/07/2022 12:52 Page 1Next >