< PreviousCreate the look by vising our large showroom5 - 6 High St, Lincoln(01522) 523004 or 07944218982www.croftcarpets.co.ukWhether you are looking for luxuriouscarpets, laminates orvinyl flooring - qualitycomes as standard.We can also take awayyour old carpets &move furnitureWe also supply a rangeof quality curtainsMake a statement in 2012Your dream, our craftsmenAluminium framesand specialist glazing productsBi-folding sliding doors, aluminium windows, aluminium patio doors,aluminium doors, PVCU windows & doors, units with integral blinds.FREEDELIVERY UNTILTHE END OF THEMONTH16-20:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:55 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY21HOMESElephant Watering Cans These cute elephant watering cans are afantastic gift for anyone who keeps plantsinside or outside. Perfect for pots or windowboxes, these little chaps will happily keepyour plants and flowers fresh and watered.Hand-crafted using weather-resistantgalvanised sheet iron they can be usedpractically or decoratively.£14.95 www.forherfromyou.co.ukBarcelona sofa setThis is one of the most luxurious sofa sets we’ve seen recently - light andmoveable, you can place these on grass, on the patio or they can takepride of place in the conservatory or sunroom. Entertain friends or simplyunwind on it after a long day at work (or over the bank holiday!)£599 www.livingitup.co.ukThe sun has finally cracked through the clouds,but dare we hope for more?Here’s a few items that’ll help you enjoy the latesummer to the full.Floating Oil LampsFor those with water features, these are perfectfor lighting your garden dramatically as thenights draw in. If you aren’t lucky enough tohave a pond in your back garden, they canbe dotted around, perhaps floating in pots orcontainers. These über-trendy Danish oil lampsare designed to float on the surface of thewater and cast a magical glow on theirsurroundings. These are perfect for any outdoorevent, especially parties and weddings andalso in a classic copper version too. £49.50 www.nordichouse.co.ukMAKINGthe most ofsummerThree-tier plant standThis is the perfect way togrow your favouriteherbs, vegetables orflowers. Crafted in firwood and with threeremovable trays, thisversatile stand can beused to display andstore all manner of itemsfrom plants and flowersindoors and out, tovegetables and pots ofherbs in the kitchen. Itcould be the ideal wayto store plants mostsusceptible to frost asthe weather starts to turntowards the end ofSeptember and as abonus it looks great too!£75www.lilyandlime.co.uk21:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:54 Page 122 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYREADERS’ GARDENSAnother reader’sgarden full ofinspiration in thelovely village ofScothern. Hardwork, a creative eyeand a passion forhorticulture haveresulted in adelightful outdoorspace...John and Joyce Good moved to their home,Overbeck in Scothern, around seventeen yearsago. The house was built in the sixties and theland surrounding it was originally made up ofmeadow and fruit trees. Previous owners had plantedhuge leylandii which towered above the property andthe garden had been somewhat neglected.Moving to Scothern, John and Joyce now had ahalf acre garden which was a blank canvas for themto transform into a unique and beautiful setting. Thecouple have always been keen horticulturalists –John’s passion is growing vegetables, whilst Joyce hasbeen a member of the North Hykeham Flower Clubfor many years and more recently of the LincolnCathedral Flower Guild.The couple are also members of the Hardy PlantSociety and the Riseholme and District HorticulturalClub, of which John has been the Chairman for thepast seven years.The garden at their home in Scothern has been acreative and ever evolving project which the couplehave worked on together, culminating in a gardenfull of personality, colour, texture and bloom.Beginning with the back garden, John dug a borderand filled it with herbaceous and hardy plants andshrubs, including hostas and delphiniums. Gradually,the garden began to take shape and is now dividedinto different areas of interest.John and Joyce have always maintained the gardenthemselves, with no additional help, and visitors arealways amazed at their achievements. The garden isLiving theGOOD LIFELiving theGOOD LIFE22-24:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:19 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY23READERS’ GARDENSopen in the summer, and has attractedgardening enthusiasts from all over theUK. Covering around half an acre,Overbeck is full of variety and interest.There are long herbaceous borders andcolour-themed island beds, housing someunusual perennials.We spent a lovely afternoon at thegarden, where John and Joyce were keento show us round. At the front of theproperty is the hot border which is full oforange and red bloom, includingcalendula ‘Indian Prince’, dahlia andscarlet poppies. Unusual varieties includeDahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ andhemerocallis.A shrubbery at the entrance is ablazewith blue eryngium and echinops andyellow inula, amongst others, and astumpery nearby was inspired by thefabulous feature at Prince Charles’Highgrove Estate.A flurry of roses waft in the wind nearto another border of astrantia maximaand aconitum. Dotted nearby are acouple of mature trees including appleand silver birch, as well as snake barkmaple. Around the house are heathersand snowdrops, as well as clematis.John is interested in willow weavingand he has created some fabulous gardentoadstools which sit alongside the shrubsaround the house. Nearby, there is asuperbly healthy hosta bed and anotherborder, full of snowdrops, crocuses andfritillaria in the spring.The first glimpse of the back garden isimpressive, as it gently inclines upwardstowards the open fields beyond. John andJoyce extended the patio and created agravel bed full of grasses which providetexture and interest all year round. Theborders and island beds are full of colourand a great haven for wildlife, particularlyattracting hundreds of bumble bees.The couple are inspired by the widevariety of gardens they have visitedthroughout the UK and they have boughtmany seeds, cutting and shrubs, eitherfrom local nurseries or specialists on-line.Unusual species which they haveacquired include Dianthus ‘Picton’sPropeller’, which has prominent spacesbetween each petal. The Good’s gardenalso has six lovely varieties of old-fashioned sweet peas, which project themost wonderful aroma throughout thisoutdoor space.In the centre of the garden is afabulous water feature which the couple24 22-24:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:19 Page 224 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYREADERS’ GARDENScreated around four years ago. Johnexplains that there was always a pondhere but it had been neglected overthe years. John and Joyce decided torejuvenate this aspect of the garden byre-lining the pond and then building agravel bed around it, within whichthey have planted a selection ofalpines. The result is a lovely tranquilfeature which sits handsomely as acentrepiece.As we make our way round to therear of the garden, we saw a lovelycollection of small trees, with somequirky garden ornaments dottedaround. John had always wanted toown some bantams, but unable tohave the real thing, his daughterbought him some chickens made fromwillow! Nearby is Joyce’s white border. Witha creative eye for detail, she loves togroup flowers and shrubs in colour-themed beds and borders. The whiteborder is full of a lovely clover, whitephlox from Joyce’s mother’s garden,cosmos, and white campanula.Another green border sits nearby, fullof foliage including euphorbia, ferns,eucharis and hostas, as well as therarest plant in the Goods’ garden – anAmicia which they purchased inScotland.Beyond the trellis and through apretty honeysuckle arch, we enterJohn’s pride and joy – his vegetablegarden. Covering a huge space at theback of the garden, John grows everytype of vegetable you could imagine,including lettuce, peas, shallots,parsnips, potatoes, celery and beans!He also has a vast variety of soft fruitsand berries. The couple are completelyself-sufficient, never having to buyvegetables from the supermarket!Back through into the main garden,your find yourself in a tranquil space,sitting on a seat surrounding adamson tree. In front is a lovely statuewhich John and Joyce have named‘Millie’, because she was delivered on2nd January 2000 – the start of thenew millennium! Made of stone andstanding majestically, she is yetanother hidden gem waiting to bediscovered in this fabulous garden.John and Joyce love to add personaltouches to their outdoor space and thenext feature they show me is thefernery and a lovely stone circle whichthey have created in the foreground.The feature is in memory of MissWiddowson who was once headteacher of South Park High School inLincoln. John was a Senior Teacherthere for many years and he wasbequeathed a small amount of moneyfrom Miss Widdowson. With this, hethoughtfully created this fabulousfeature in his own garden, with fondmemories of a lovely colleague andfriend.Nearby is John’s favourite tree in thegarden, the Cercis canadensis ‘ForestPansy’, which is a pretty purple colourand looks great as a stand-alonefeature.There is so much to admire in thisgarden that we hope to return toOverbeck in the future. John and Joycehave cleverly filled every corner of theirhalf acre plot with plants and shrubsthat provide variety and interestthroughout the year. This is a prettyimpressive garden which is well wortha visit.Overbeck at Scothern, near Lincoln,is open by appointment only fromMay through to August. All moneyraised is donated to local charities.Contact John and Joyce on 01673862200.22-24:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:19 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY25SOCIAL SCENEPHOTOS: ALAN LONGRaisinga healthyamountSome three hundred guests helpedraise much-needed cash for theJohnson Community Hospital at theannual ball at Spalding’s Castle SportsComplex. Live music from ClemCurtis and the Foundations, a grandprize draw plus a caricaturist allcontributed to the fun and helpedraised around £2000.The cash will go to the HospitalLeague of Friends and the CharitableFunds for Lincolnshire CommunityHealth Services. Simon F Temple,Chair of the ball committee, says, “Itwas wonderful to see so many staffand their families and friends fromthe trust attend to support our causes.The feedback we’ve had has beenincredible and we just want to thankeveryone who attended, sponsored theevening or donated prizes to helpmake it such a memorable evening.Plans are already well underway fornext year’s event on.”Rob andAnita HillRichard andRachelPilvousekMark and JeanetteSlightColin Butlerand EmmaWinterCarl,Sarah, JillandRichardAnne andGrahamCudlippGary and TraceySturgesMr and MrsBrookson25:Layout 1 10/8/12 10:55 Page 126 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNSHIRE WALKSFurthermore this walk also offers an opportunity tovisit three of the Wold’s more unusual churches, eachwith their own distinctive architectural features,charm and mood.Confronting the walker as he leaves Poplar’s Farm isHamilton Hill, a mustering point during the LincolnshireRising of October 1536. This was where groups of rebelsconverged from Louth and Caistor areas before marchingon Lincoln.We then soon begin the climb onto the Wolds at Risbyand on to the first of our three churches on the hilltopabove Walesby. All Saints is the “Ramblers Church”,isolated but proudly overlooking magnificent Woldsscenery. Going inside we are drawn back into an almosttangible mediaeval environment for, stripped of its pews, itappears much as it would have done a thousand years ago. Walesby village long ago “migrated” from this hilltopsite, opting for the shelter afforded by lower ground andconsequently All Saints church became disused after about1880. Happily however it was rescued and restored in 1931by Canon Harding from Lincoln. The only onecompromise to modernity is the “Ramblers Window”depicting Christ conversing with walkers and cyclists. Anannual ramblers service is held here on every TrinitySunday.The “new” St Mary’s down in Walesby village jerks usforward a full millennium to the 20th Century with ahighly unusual design in which roof-high pillars occupythe centre of the nave. It is worth seeing - so do look inside– but was “a devil for weddings and funerals” as oneformer churchwarden once told us! Lurking behind StMary’s history lies the tragic story of rector ReverendPercival Laurence, who campaigned and fund-raised forthirty years only to die on the very day in 1913 thatbuilding of his new church began.ExploringLincolnshireon FootSunnyside Up, Market Rasen toWalesbyThe widely varying scenery of this month’sramble contrasts low-lying Lincolnshire“moors” and quiet woodlands offset bysome of the Wolds more rugged hills.St MARY'S CLAXBYALL SAINTS - RAMBLERSCHURCH - WALESBYCLAXBY ICEHOUSE26-27:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:53 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY27LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSFinally, St Mary’s Claxby is reached by a short optionalextension. Of interest here is the curious misalignment of thenave and chancel, a rare feature known as a “noddingchancel” - and something more noticeable inside than out! Itremains unknown however whether this was deliberate,possibly referring to Christ’s head drooping as he hung on thecross, or simply an architect’s or mason’s error. Apart from thetower St Mary’s is largely a Victorian renovation of 1871.A nearby curiosity is the large grassy mound of the icehousefor Claxby House. This is clearly seen from the footpathapproaching, and returning from, the church along thepermissive footpath. We conclude our walk across the “moors” before endingthrough the peaceful oak and pine woodlands of WalesbyMoor and alongside the railway between Lincoln andBarnetby Junction. This was opened in December 1848 by theManchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company tocreate access from the Midlands to New Holland and theHumber ferries.NOTES.Poplar’s Farm / Sunnyside Up is on the minor roadB1203 at grid reference 123304. You could obtain picnicprovisions there before departure, then enjoy a relaxing cuppaon your return. THE ROUTE.From the carpark return to the road and goleft for three-quarters of a mile. There is a surfaced pavementthe whole way. When the road bends right take the farmtrack on the left and at a waymark bear right between a houseand farm buildings. Continue to bear right and pick up agrass track for three-quarters of a mile to reach a road. Crossthis and continue, now uphill, on the Risby Manor accessroad.Just before the house look for Viking Way waymarks andturn left, contouring along the hillside before descendingsteeply to a footbridge. Climb the opposite hillside (just assteep!) and at a waymark veer left to a gate in a deer fence.Cross a field towards Walesby “Ramblers” church and enterthe churchyard at a small gate. Then pass to the left of thetower into a lane heading down into the village. Keep ahead until you reach St Mary’s, enter the churchyardthen bear right to a narrow path leaving the back corner. At aroad turn left. In 300 yards go right – still on the Viking Way– along a farm track. When this divides keep left to a stile bya cattle grid and begin climbing towards a three-way footpathfingerpost. There leave the Viking Way and bear left on arough moorland track. From a gate walk downhill past woodsand bear right near Claxby House Farm to reach a roadjunction.Detour to Claxby Church.Keep ahead to the next bendwhere, from a kissing gate, a permissive path crosses ameadow to Claxby church seen ahead. After visiting returnthe same way to rejoin the main route.Otherwise turn left along the road for half a mile to afootpath sign on the left. From it go slightly left a few yardsbefore picking up a good grass track heading for Otby MoorFarm seen in the distance. Pass to the left of the farmbuildings and follow the access road to the public road.Turn right and in a quarter of a mile cross the railway andimmediately turn left along a track into woods. Keep parallelwith the railway to reach a brick bridge (Nova Scotia Bridgeon OS maps), cross it and continue through more woods to aroad. The track directly opposite (still in woods) returns youto Poplars Farm.by Hugh MarrowsFACTFILESTART: Sunnyside Up (Farm Shop and café), Poplars Farm, Tealby Road,Market RasenMAPS: OS Landranger 113 (Grimsby) • Explorer 282DISTANCE: 9 miles • 14.5 kilometresREFRESHMENTS: Sunnyside Up TearoomsCLAXBY AND THE WOLDSVIKING WAY WAYMARK AT RISBYWALESBY MOOR WOODS26-27:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:53 Page 228 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFOOD & DININGDeliciousdishes250g goats’ cheese, sliced4 -5 tbsp olive oil2 baby gem lettuces, washed100g mixed baby lettuce leaves, washed50g hazelnuts, lightly toasted4 tbsp chilled blueberry juice1 tbsp walnut oilSalt and pepper4 slices of sourdough breadBlue Blooded Goats’ Cheese Salad Pre heat oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C and place the goats’ cheese on abaking tray. Drizzle the cheese with a little of the olive oil, cook for six minutes, oruntil the cheese has melted inside but retained its shape.Shred the baby gems and mix with the salad leaves. Add half the hazelnuts tothe leaves. Lightly crush the remaining hazelnuts with a rolling pin and set aside.Gently heat the blueberry juice in a small pan until reduced by half. Coolslightly. Whisk together with the walnut oil and four tablespoons of olive oil. Addthe crushed hazelnuts and season.Toast the bread until golden and rip into croutons.Drizzle a little of the blueberry dressing over the salad and toss together.To serve, arrange the dressed salad onto plates. Top with the goats’ cheeseand sprinkle with the croutons. Spoon over the remaining blueberry dressing andserve.INGREDIENTSMETHODCOURTESY OF OCEAN SPRAYIt’s time to squeeze out the last of summer with these amazing recipes… delicious!28-29:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:10 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY29FOOD & DININGINGREDIENTS1.5kg lean minced pork75g wholemeal bread crumbs113g onion4 spring onions (finely chopped andincluding the green leaves)90ml of light soy sauce100ml of orange juice56g of ginger powderCombine all ingredients and form intoequal size and weight burgers.Preheat the grill or barbecue on high.Reduce heat to medium.Grill or barbecue for 5-10 minutes perside, constantly turning or until no pinkremains.Preparation:10 brown burger buns1 Batavia Lettuce3 tomatoes (finely chopped)1⁄2large cucumber (finely chopped)METHODTeriyaki style pork burgersCOURTESY OF RED TRACTORINGREDIENTS200g Spelt200g Ripe Cherry Tomatoes50g RocketOlive OilBalsamic VinegarSalt and freshly ground blackpepper to tasteCook the spelt by following theinstructions on the packet. Thesemay vary. Once the spelt iscooked, drain and leave it tocool down a little.Meanwhile wash the tomatoes,cut them in half, and place themin a salad bowl.Roughly remove the seeds fromthe tomatoes by gently squeezingthe cut tomatoes with your hands.Add the rocket after coarselytearing it and add the spelt, alittle salt and pepper along with agenerous splash of olive oil andthe balsamic vinegar. Stir welland serve.METHODSpelt salad (Inslata Estiva di Farro)COURTESY OF OLIVE BRANCH OLIVE OILOne of Lincolnshire’s Finest Dining ExperiencesINN & RESTAURANTTHEMULTIPLE QUALITYFOOD AWARD WINNERSKIRKBY - LA - THORPE, SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE NG34 9NUTelephone: 01529 305743 Email: clrjcc@aol.comMonday to Saturday: 12 noon - 3pm & 6 - 11pm Sunday: Open all day from 12 noonRESERVATIONS 01529 305743Visitors to the Queens Head will experience the best in traditional English cuisine with a touch of modern flair and local theme set in luxurious informal surroundings.We pride ourselves on the fact that all produce is sourced locally guaranteeing freshness, variety and choice.Would like to invite you to a Moroccan Taster EveningTuesday 11th September 7pm till lateExperience our unique culinary delights15 Brickyard, Great Limber, North Lincolnshire DN37 8JUT: 07749 497888 E: sharon@lafoundouk.comwww.lafoundouk.com28-29:Layout 1 10/8/12 11:10 Page 2Next >