Readers’gardensLincolnshirewildlifeWeddingsspecialReal lifehomesCounty walkswww.blmgroup.co.ukwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE£2.60 SEPTEMBER 2012£2.60 SEPTEMBER 2012WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETA passionfor livingA passionfor livingReaders’gardensLincolnshirewildlifeWeddingsspecialReal lifehomesCounty walks01:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:45 Page 1Sue Kitchen | Managing Partner23 Algitha Road, Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2AGTel: 01754 766 991 |Fax: 01754 769 318skegness@hwca.com |www.hwca.com/skegnessWe provide high quality financial advice to local businesses and individuals. Being part of Haines Watts places us in a unique position - allowing us to offer our national range of services without losing the local personal attention to detail. Being in Skegness we are always close by to pop in and have a chat and help and advise you.We specialise in Accountancy, Book Keeping, Tax Planning, VAT and Financial Services.Corporate Finance Taxaon VAT I.T & Accountancy soware support Expenses Asset FinanceHall Farm Hotel & Restaurant, Ashby LaneAshby cum Fenby DN37 0RT01472 220666www.hallfarmhotelandrestaurant.co.ukHall Farm has grown over the past 2 decades from an abandoned farm yard into a LuxuryRestaurant and Boutique Hotel and the regions finest Wedding / Conference Venue.Recently enhanced from 3 star to 4 star in the Visit England small hotel awardsWe also host Civil Ceremonies, ProductLaunches and cater for all Family Occasions.Whatever you’re looking for, you can beassured of a warm and friendly welcomeat Hall Farm.For more information or to book a table:T: 01472 220666E: info@hallfarmhotelandrestaurant.co.ukwww.hallfarmhotelandrestaurant.co.uk02:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:51 Page 1Editor:Steve FisherJournalists:Steve Williams, Mike ShieldsElis Ballard, Michael Fisher. 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The views expressed in this publicationare not necessarily the views of those held by thepublisher.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?As I write these notes, the rain has stopped lashing down andthe sun is shining, we’re at the height of Olympic fever havingwalked away with more medals than one could possibly havehoped for and life seems worth living once again.OK, so we haven’t held any Olympic events here in ourcounty, but everyone is talking about the gold medal heroism ofthe athletes in Team GB. Of course, Lincolnshire has a fine sporting heritage,especially in equestrian, so we should take full credit for the UK’s equine starsdoing so well.It’s amazing what a difference a year makes. The depression of last summer hasgiven way to a new found patriotism and pride in our country again, which isvery heartening to see and if you’ve managed to dry out those Union Jacks fromthe Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, you can now put them to full use. As our own Lincolnshire Today roadshow continues well into the late summer,it’s fair to say that there are more smiles on more faces than we’ve seen for a longwhile. Long may the feelgood factor continue, and those naysayers who thoughtthe Olympics would be a damp squib have been well and truly put in their place.Who knows, the whole thing might even make a few of us take up a new sport toget fit.I’m still in the “must renew my gym membership” stage with that one – havingbeen making excuses such as lack of time and so many social events, presslaunches, and cocktail parties to attend. Trouble is, I’m fast becoming a legend inmy own waistband so I guess the time for excuses is over and it’s back to the gymwith my head in shame – see you there, perhaps?In the meantime, we’ve got a great read for you this month, including our new-look fashion pages and a fabulous wedding special if you’ve recently popped thequestion and are looking for inspiration. We also report from the recent Relay forLife in Lincoln where we were thrilled to see so many people raising cash forcharity – yes, the feelgood factor is certainly high in the county.Good reading, whatever the weather Steve FisherEditorWelcome toLincolnshire TodayLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.net03:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:51 Page 1Features11 LouthWe visit what’s considered one of Lincolnshire’sbest kept secrets50 WragbyIt may be small, but as we find out, Wragby has abig heart52 Weddings SpecialJust popped the question? We have plenty ofinspiration for the big day66 Beg, burrow or stealA closer look at some regular visitors to our patch70 Going the extra mileThe kids are back in school – and can benefitfrom more than just the lessons74 Business LincsHow new technology is creating new careers inthe county76 Up, up and away!We put your questions to Lincolnshire’s very ownRed ArrowsLooking good32 New season styleOur first look at the new autumn collections formen and women42 Sparkle and shineComplement your new wardrobe with bold andcontemporary accessories44 The male revolutionLook sexy and stylish in the cooler months48 Climbing that mountainInspired by the Olympics? We have fantasticfitness adviceAt home18 Home inspirationA closer look at a delightful readers’ home21 Hoping for some sunshineMake the most of the evenings with conservatoryideas76September 2012ContentsContents04-05:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:52 Page 122 Living the good lifeWe head to Scothern for a pretty village gardenLeisure26 Lincolnshire WalksSunnyside Up to Walesby68 Active LincolnshireWe dive into more adventureCounty Motoring78 The latest on showWith the new car registrations this month, what’son offer?Social Scenes25 Johnson Hospital Ball87 Relay for LifeRegulars6 News Stories from around the county83 What’s OnFun and excitement this month in Lincolnshire86 The reviewOur critics review the latest books, music and films88 HoroscopesWhat will your stars say?Front cover courtesy of www.shutterstock.com / Subbotina Anna665272604-05:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:52 Page 206-09:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:16 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY7LincolnshirenewsCosta Blanca - Close 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 own tropical landscaped gardens, (Mood-lit by night). When you’ve had enough ofbasking by the pool, a short stroll will take you to local shops, restaurants or street markets. Afterwards relax with a cool gin andtonic at one of the many bars, or on one of the many blue flag beaches close by. Prices start from only £99 per day Visit www.playaflamencavilla.co.uk for more informationLUXURYVILLARENTALLUXURYVILLARENTALLincolnshire YesterdayOur regular look at the world of antiques and collectablesA collection of Australian Aboriginal paintings and carvings found at the back of a wardrobe in a housenear Lincoln has sold for over £3500 at auction. The unusual find was discovered during a routine valuationin a house just outside the city and were featured in the latest sale at auctioneers Golding Young & Mawer.Auctioneer John Leatt says, “It was most unusual to find works of Aboriginal art in a suitcase in the backof a wardrobe. Although the vendor knew of their existence, he had no idea of their true value. Biddingwas fierce on sale day with quite a lot of buyers bidding via the Internet as well as commission interest ineach piece. We were delighted to achieve such a high figure for our vendor and would encourage otherowners of Aboriginal art to come forward.”The six Australian Aboriginal paintings or carvings on eucalyptus bark, which all date from the mid-1960s, sold for a total of £3650. The highest price of £550 was paid three of the works - an unsignedpainting of a wallaby which was estimated to sell for £50 to £100, a painting of Mimi and Namarodo spiritsby Yanyurr Bumarda of the Gonwinggu Tribe with an estimate of £50 to £150 and a carving by Bob YnyurrBumarda of Liverpool River, depicting two Mimi girls from a Dreaming site near to the river and bearing the label for Oenpelli.Also under the hammer this month...The most unusual lot in the sale was a late 19th to early 20th century human skeleton which was possibly incomplete but included theskull, ribs and backbone. It sold for £260, well over its £50 to £100 estimate.Meanwhile, two enamel signs, which were removed from Potterhanworth Station in the sixties, sold for £80. The signs pictured above, read‘Gentlemen’ and ‘Booking Hall’. Meanwhile, in the furniture section, a Victorian pine shop counter outstripped estimates of between £300and £500 to sell for a hammer price of £800.Burghley Horse Trials welcomes Olympic ridersThe excitement of the Olympic Games is still in the air and now heads forStamford as silver medallists Kristina Cook, Mary King and William Fox-Pitt headthe list of entries for this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.The top trio of British riders are among over 120 international riders,representing 15 nations, aspiring to compete at the famous three-day event, heldfrom 30th August to 2nd September, acknowledged as one of the world’s best. William Fox-Pitt who won Burghley for a record sixth time last year willundoubtedly be one of the favourites. He has a choice of four horses – for twoplaces – including last year’s winning horse Parklane Hawk. Not only would a winfor Fox-Pitt be an unprecedented seventh at Burghley but it would be a landmarkfiftieth international three-day-event victory. Also at stake is this year’s HSBC FEIClassics series which for the first time will finalised at Burghley. After four-eventsFox-Pitt is the current leader although he will have to fight off a challenge fromsecond placed Andrew Nicholson.For more information, visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk. PHOTO: LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS/KIT HOUGHTON06-09:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:16 Page 28 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLincolnshirenewsSean Sparling, a man of many talents. He is not only a top cabaretentertainer but also one of the country’s leading close-up magicians.With an easy style and sharp delivery he performs at gala dinnersand corporate events across the country including the House ofCommons, the Grosvenor Hotel and the East India Club in London.Guests such as Sir David Attenborough, Michael Parkinson, DameJudi Dench, the European Ryder Cup Team and the Royal Marineshave been entertained by his wit and humour.The Lincolnshire & NottinghamshireAir AmbulanceProudly present a celebration of Lincolnshire’s finestAn Evening with Sean SparlingMusic, Magic & Mirth with close-up illusions at your tablePrize Draw VIP DAY with The Red ArrowsSATURDAY NOVEMBER 3rd2012The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa7.30. p.m. for 8.00. p.m.Tickets £40 payable in advance Dress BLACK TIE To include a welcome drink and a specially selected menu of Lincolnshire Delights Petwood Hotel *special room rates 01526 352411Air Ambulance 01522 548469www.ambucopter.org.ukPrize Draw VIP DAY withThe Red ArrowsAn Evening with Sean SparlingSATURDAY NOVEMBER 3rd2012Thousands enjoy PortCentenary Open DayExactly a hundred years tothe day since King George Vand Queen Mary opened thePort of Immingham,Associated British Portsopened its doors for itsImmingham 100 CommunityOpen Day. Thousands ofpeople from as far afield asBristol, Liverpool, and London flocked to the port for a uniqueopportunity to see behind the scenes of the UK’s busiest port.Over five thousand visitors enjoyed spectacles such as Dragon BoatRacing and the chance to get up close to vessels and port equipmentnot normally seen by the public, including a tour aboard the HMSTyne, a Royal Navy river-class offshore patrol vessel, UK Dredging’sUKD Marlin and UKD Seahorse, and restored Humber Sloop Spider T.Local bands serenaded visitors while dock tours both on land andwater provided guests with a glimpse of the scale of operation. Guestswere greeted at the door by Dockgate Foreman Tony Triffit, dressed asan Edwardian boatman.Fifth win of the year forJack HarveyLincolnshireracing driverJack Harvey hasretaken theleadoff theCooper TiresBritish Formula3 Championshipjust two roundsleft on thecalendar.Jack’s fifth winof the season came at Snetterton where he lined up in pole position.Jack made a perfect start despite the tricky wet conditions and, whilea number of cars were caught up in accidents, Jack kept a coolheadand controlled the race from the front.In the other two races he finished fourth and third respectively –the latter giving him his ninth podium of the year. Jack says, “Twopole positions, another win and a third place finish plus a fourthfrom twelfth on the grid is a great result but at the same time it’sdisappointing that we didn’t have the pace to get another win.“The final rounds are at Silverstone and Donnington, two of myfavourite tracks on the calendar, and our aim will be pole positionsand wins to extend our lead in the Championship.”Education with biteEnglishstudents at BishopGrossetesteUniversity Collegein Lincoln are setto get their teethinto the world ofvampires.Academicresearch whichcomparesTwilight’s EdwardCullen and BramStoker’s Dracula isbeing taught bySibylle Erle as part of her ‘Terrors of the Night’ module in theautumn. Sibylle was inspired to research the history of vampires afterstudying William Blake’s painting The Ghost of a Flea, which isthought to depict the Victorian archetype of a vampire – a vision of ahuge, terrifying creature that drinks human blood.Sybille says, “I teach Dracula, which is exciting as we are in thecentenary year of Stoker’s death, and I have been known to tell mystudents that Dracula and Edward Cullen have little in common. Ilike a good scare, and I like vampires to be vampires – real monsters,controversial and morally subversive and really scary.”The seminars will be open to the general public as well as studentsand will take place on the BG campus in Lincoln in October.06-09:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:16 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY9LincolnshirenewsGiant inflatable towers overScunthorpeA giant inflatable sculpturewas an unmissable addition tothe courtyard at 20-21 VisualArts Centre in Scunthorpe.Measuring over thirty feet inheight, the figure was asculpture by award-winningartist Simon Mckeown and partof his Motion DisabledUnlimited exhibition. Createdusing body mappingtechnology, the work is basedon 3D computer models ofdisabled actor and performerMatt Fraser and aims tochallenge how disabled people are represented in culture and themedia.Simon, who is himself disabled, wants to change the way disabledpeople are represented in our culture. He says, “People are oftenembarrassed to look at people with disabilities and there is still acultural taboo around disability which is a big issue in the UK. Thisis an opportunity to look, see and be fascinated by beautiful motionsand bodies and break that taboo.”After its stint in Scunthorpe, the exhibition is now touring venuesacross the country including the London 2012 showcase at theSouth Bank Centre in September.Watoto Ugandan Children’sChoir raises £1700TheShowroom andCroft StreetBaptist Churchin Lincolnrecently hostedBeautiful Africa:A NewGeneration, thelatest concert bythe worldrenownedWatoto Ugandan Children’s Choir. The choir delighted audiences with two hours of energeticcontemporary gospel music which collided with traditional Africanrhythms in this unique show. In addition to the two eveningconcerts, they also performed at Priory Witham Academy and CastleAcademy for local children.Concerts were free but the academies and audience members at theevening concerts made donations towards Watoto Children’s Villagesfollowing the concerts. Donations totalling £1700 were gratefullyreceived by the choir and will be used to sustain and develop WatotoChildren’s Villages, where children and vulnerable women receivecare, support and education.Ideal forthose whospend timeaway fromtheir office Visit our website to startviewing today...Now availableon iPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET06-09:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:16 Page 4Next >