< Previous60 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSKEGNESSCALL OR TEXT FOR A FREE QUOTE OR ANY FURTHER INFORMATION07944 027381 • 01754 872043FULLY INSURED PROFESSIONAL SERVICEPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ATLASPIXCaravan UnderfloorInsulationWHY NOT HAVE YOUR CARAVAN FITTEDWITH UNDER FLOOR INSULATION?What do we do?We fit underneath your caravan with a double bubbleinsulation that’s 6mm thick.This is equal to 65mm of polystyrene. 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Be it the pier itself or walkingalong the sand, much of this will dependon the time one visits and the weather.Skegness beach has always scored highlyin national and county tests, with theMarine Conservation Society (MCS)rating its water as being of the highestwater quality for numerous yearsrunning. Donkey rides are something of atradition, and it’s not unusual to seechildren plodding up and down thebeech atop one of these animals. If youhave the pleasure of visiting within thesummer months then the Skegness beachis likely be bustling with activity andcheer, bright parasols and towels aspeople frolic in the ocean.The off months bring with it a newkind of visitor and it’s a common sight tosee artists, amateur and experienced alikelining the pier, sketching or painting thebeautiful tides coming in. Many anintrepid artist has painted the coastline ofSkegness in their time, and it is atradition which holds true to this day.Skegness is a region steeped in history,but that neither defines or limits it in anyway. The town very much lives in thenow, even as the traditions of the old –such as their slogan and mascot – remainunchanged. It is an idealistic mix of oldand new, that comes together intosomething quintessentially charming. Atthis time of the year, it is still a goodlocation to visit, even if the days aregetting a little cooler. And besides, isn’tthat part of its appeal?Skegness is so bracing, after all. 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Tel: (01507) 609929www.blacksheepvets.co.ukOnly humans keep pets, and it isunclear just how far back pet-keepinggoes.Thousands of years ago, our ancestorsare said to have kept wolves around.Gradually they became tamer companionsand evolved into dogs.Ever since, keeping a pet has become acommon part of our culture. But, how dowe teach our children to care and lookafter pets?Traditionally one of the first pets a childhas, they are low maintenance and requirelittle interaction from humans beyondfeeding and cleaning of their tank. Theyare the perfect pets for people who workbusy hours, who might want thecompanionship of an animal, but worryabout leaving them alone for a fullworking day. What’s more, fish make incredibleattraction pieces in the home. With well-maintained aquariums or fish tanksoffering an exciting and brightly coloureddecorative piece that is sure to bring atouch of excitement to a living room. Building your own aquarium turns intoa hobby for many people who try it. 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PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/VBMARK61_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:20 Page 162 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYBurghley Park staff have been busy making preparations for Stamford’s world classequestrian event - the annual Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials which will, thisyear, be held 1st - 4th September.Tina CoudrayThis pinnacle event which offers astaggering £250,000 in prize money, isexpected to draw over 160,000 visitors tothe area and contributes £16m to thelocal economy, as well as over 600exhibitors, and an average of 80 of theworld’s top competitors. But, if you thought it was onlyequestrian fans that the event caters foryou’d be wrong. Bustling avenues andpavilions offer an unbeatable array ofluxury goods, rural crafts, jewellery,furniture, clothing and every gift ideaunder the sun. Not forgetting Burghley’slegendary foodwalk offering you theopportunity to indulge in a diverse medleyof international and regional foods.The event now is a far cry from how itall began back in 1961, in fact the firstever event came about by accident ratherthan design! The Marquess of Exeter heard that thethree-day event at Harewood was to becancelled due to a suspected outbreak ofFoot and Mouth disease and, as a keenequestrian fan himself, offered the BritishHorse Society the opportunity to holdthe event within his estate. Who wouldhave thought that such a kind gesturewould prove the start of such aremarkable journey?Today the event has become one of themost popular and highly regarded withinthe equestrian and social calendars andranks within the UK’s top ten nationalsporting occasions by attendance. It hasalso been voted a firm favourite amongstriders from all over the world, securingthe coveted L’Annee Hippique award anincredible seven times – a record withininternational eventing.Internationally famous riders such asWilliam Fox-Pitt, Pippa Funnell, VirginiaElliott, Mark Todd, and Andrew Nicholsonhave all appeared and excelled atBurghley over the years and the event isno stranger to Royal visitors andcompetitors. Most recently, in 2011 HRH ThePrincess Royal presented the prizes, but in1971 as the young Princess Anne, shealso rode here and took the EuropeanChampion title. Captain Mark Phillips alsohas a longstanding association with theevent, winning Burghley in 1973 andsubsequently becoming its CourseDesigner. Their daughter Zara Phillips isthe only child of two former winners tocompete at the event too.This year’s event is especially exciting asit follows hot on the heels of the 2016 RioOlympics and it is anticipated that visitorsto the horse trials will have theopportunity to see many, if not all, of theOlympic team and individual eventingmedallists in action, so be sure to make adate in your diary and look out forLincolnshire Today, your favourite countymagazine, at the event. Land RoverBurghley Horse Trials 62-63_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:21 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY63Michael JungSam GriffithsTim PriceAndrew HoyBill LevettChristopher Burton62-63_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:21 Page 264 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYEQUINECharity founder, Mr Peter Hunt,rescued his first horse in 1947. Sally was afour-year-old mare who was kept near abombsite in South London. She wasfound tearing about with a tyre aroundher neck after the furniture van she waskept in had overturned in a storm. Peterrescued the young mare and when hemoved to Bransby, Lincolnshire, to startthe charity in 1968, Sally came too.The charity has grown significantly overthe last 48 years and is now one of thelargest equine welfare charities in the UK,dedicated to improving equine welfarethrough rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming,education and providing a safe haven. At their Lincolnshire Centre they arenow caring for 400 horses, donkeys andmules; the highest ever number in thecharity’s history. With a second site inHerefordshire, the charity cares for a totalof 479 equines and has a further 354 outin foster homes. In recent years, the demand for rescuehas seen a dramatic increase for variousreasons, including a lack of knowledgeand financial hardship. In 2013 FieldOfficers rescued 67 equines, while lastyear (2015), they rescued 127. This yearalone, the charity has already taken in 93equines (as of July 2016), and with winterlooming, rescue numbers are set to risefurther with many new arrivals expectedat both sites.Thanks to public donations andlegacies, a specialist quarantine unit (theAnimal Reception Centre) was opened in2013, at the Lincoln site, to improvebiosecurity and to enable the charity tobetter cope with the influx of equines indesperate need of help.Bransby Horsesfive decades of equine welfare As Bransby Horses approaches its 50th Anniversary year and the teamlook back at what has been achieved, they feel incredibly humbled that the600 acre site started as one man’s dream to alleviate equine suffering,when he purchased eight acres in the hamlet of Bransby in 1968.Ryan Rouse, Head of External Welfare,said: “We operate nationwide, oftenalongside other organisations, to rescueequines and bring them in to charity care.Once they arrive they spend weeks, orsometimes months, at our AnimalReception Centre receiving veterinary careand nursing from our specialist team. Thisprocess drains resources; without publicsupport we would be in the heart-breakingsituation of having to turn horses awaywhen they have nowhere else to go.”There are so many ways in which youcan help to support Bransby Horses; fromused postage stamps to second-handsaddles, they truly appreciate every singledonation kindly made. You can alsosupport their equine welfare work byvisiting the Lincolnshire Visitor Centre -Bransby Horses is open seven days a weekfrom 10am ‘til 4pm. For moreinformation, visitwww.bransbyhorses.co.ukor call on01472 78846464-65_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:38 Page 1Sparky’s Adoption DaySunday 11th September (11.30-2.00pm)For a day of fun and celebration for handsome Sparky, don’t miss his adoption day which includes all his latest news and a free tour.Bransby Horses Autumn FayreSunday 25th September (11.00-4.00pm)A great day out for the whole family, highlights of the event include; equine demonstrations and resident parades, a kids zone, craft activities, a second hand rug and tack sale and a delicious selection of food.COME AND MEET MORE THAN 350 RESCUED HORSES AND DONKEYS!JUST EIGHT MILES FROM LINCOLN OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10AM-4PM Donations welcomed on entry. All funds raised go towards our welfare work and help us care for, rehabilitate and rehome the horses, ponies and donkeys we have rescued.JOIN US THIS SEPTEMBER! Bransby Horses, Bransby, Lincoln, LN1 2PH | www.bransbyhorses.co.uk | 01427 788464 |Bransby Horses is a Registered Charity No: 1075601. Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in England and Wales No: 3711676LINCOLNSHIRETODAY65EQUINE•A great day out for the whole family, Bransby Horses has award-winning facilities;•With more than 350 horses, ponies and donkeys to see, and a full calendar of events throughout the year, including adoption days, pony grooming and children’s craft days, there is something for everyone;•The beautiful 600 acre site has endless walkways for visitors to explore and a café, gift shop, play park and picnic area. The Horse Sense Room provides a fun educational experience and guided tours take place regularly;• Free parking is located at the Visitor Centre and admission to Bransby Horses is also free, although donations are gratefully received. The charity relies completely on public funding to supportthe rescue and welfare work which aids hundreds of horses every year;• Bransby Horses has been awarded a certificate of excellent by Trip Advisor for the past three years and is proud to be an assured quality visitor attraction with Visit England;• Dogs on leads are welcome and visitors can come to Bransby Horses 362 days a year from 10am ‘til 4pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day). A day out with a difference 64-65_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:38 Page 2The Priory Academy LSSTRobert de Cheney Boarding House is situated in thegrounds of The Priory Academy LSST, a top-performingState school in Lincoln. Recently rated Outstanding inevery category by Ofsted, our purpose-built Sixth Formfacility is designed to deliver academic excellencethroughout the A-Level programme and also to providea smooth transition from school to university, training,employment and adult life.“Boarders develop into mature, responsible andsuccessful young adults in a highly supportive andnurturing environment. They make exceptional progressin personal and social development and educationalachievement. The boarding experience matches theschool’s already outstanding educational provision.”OfstedSixth Form Boarding in Lincoln‘Outstanding’ in all five categories – OfstedContact Mr John Nuttall, Head of Boarding, to arrange a visit or to apply for a place in 2017 or 2018The Priory Academy LSST, Cross O’Cliff Hill, Lincoln LN5 8PW Telephone: 01522 889977 l Email: boarding@prioryacademies.co.ukVisit: www.prioryacademies.co.uk/boardingBoarding HouseOpen EveningThursday 10thNovember 20165.45pm-8.30pm66-67_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:52 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY67EDUCATIONA new school year is upon us, and formany kids it’s going to mean a return tothe classroom and world of homework.But a new school year is almost like anew year for adults, in that it’s a perfectchance for children and teenagers to takea look at what they want to do duringthe year, and even make some changes.For most parents education comesdown to hard figures and exam results,with schools being chosen based on theiracademia and scores. And while this is byno means a bad thing, it’s worth pointingout that there are other things childrencan be doing to give them a competitiveedge in life, and also an improved qualityof life.Extra-curricular activities and clubs areone such prospect, and in many cases aresomething that neither parents norchildren particularly look forward to. Foradults it’s yet another school run, orbeing forced to pick the kids up later,while for children it eats into their freetime – something they have earned bygoing through the rigours of the schoolday. And yet, there are many reportedbenefits to attending clubs, not just interms of health and happiness – but alsofuture success.SocialisingJoining a sports team, academic club oreven learning an instrument with otherscan help a teen socialise with their peers.What’s more these clubs often open aperson’s social circle to people older,younger – or just those they hadn’t metbefore. Not only do children get theopportunity to make more friends, butthey also learn valuable life skills.Self-esteemNothing is more important to a youngperson than self-esteem and self-respect,and this carries on through life.Achievement, exam success and evensocial success can often depend onconfidence, and no doubt every adultcan attest to performing worse whenunder stress. Events like these offer teensthe chance to boost their self-esteem bylearning skills their peers might otherwisenot have, while at the same timeexperiencing success in competitions,sports games or through achieving levelsof mastery in a new skill. Quality of LifeIt’s easy for an adult to look at whatseems to be a rather simplistic life of ateenager, and to assume that there are noproblems going on – that whatever issuesthey might have pale in comparison tothose the adult world faces. And in someway this might be true, but that doesn’tmean quality of life isn’t something thatyoung teenagers struggle with. Thoughthey may not face mortgage payments,difficult bosses or bills – teenager’s ownproblems are no less important to them,and stress and depression can shape theirfutures greatly. Improved academicsStudies have also shown that childreninvolved in musical or theatrical activities(and likely others that bolster creativity ormental acumen) perform better in theiracademic subjects, and often go on toscore higher grades some the end of theirstudies. Activities such as these directlyboost mental capacity, including memory,critical thinking and problem solvingskills.So perhaps a new school year is a timeto considering looking at activities foryour young ones, be it a sports team,learning a new instrument – or evensomething outside of school. The benefitscan last a life-time. Making a changeThe end of the summer holidays may feel like the apocalypse to some children,but why not take a look at starting the new school year with something different?PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/FOTOKOSTICPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES66-67_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:52 Page 268 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFAMILY MATTERSFamilies living together with their grandparents arecommonplace across Asia, with said relatives contributingtowards the household cooking and cleaning to help takethe strain off working parents. Although living withgrandparents has become more widespread in the UK, manystill view this set-up with some kind of suspicion. Living together can be beneficial for all concerned,particularly for children as the latest research has revealedthat sprogs spend much of their summer holiday with theirgrandparents. Of course, older relatives may no longer beable to support themselves independently, which might puta strain on the family. Care homes might have garnered anegative opinion through pop culture and further tarred by afew isolated incidents of abuse, but the reality is worldsaway. In fact, Lincolnshire has a number of excellent carehomes with facilities that might just make the rest of thefamily green with envy. That’s certainly one way to get therabble to visit. Given the gravitas of the situation, moving a loved oneinto any kind of care facility is, understandably, a big decisionall round. Some of the unifying concerns cover everythingfrom dealing with a medical emergency to adapting tochanging care needs such as a degenerative illness ordisability. While these bigger concerns are right to takeprecedence, there are numerous other considerations to takeinto account, such as dealing with a fall. Visiting familymembers can be shocked when their loved one suddenlydisplays a bruise or bump, but staff at care facilities aretrained to help deal with these incidents and to preventthem occurring. Loneliness is another big issue that can getglossed over, and families are right to worry. Assuming thatage is enough to bond people together is short sighted andmisguided at best, so trying to find a facility that caterstowards your loved one’s hobbies or favourite past times is atop priority. Care facilities can also introduce new hobbies,especially more physical activities, which be beneficial toyour loved one’s health. A number of older people are nowbeing taught how to use smart phones and tablets as well asvideo games, encouraging discovery, communication andnew hobbies. But one of the biggest issues that can arise is when a lovedone is resistant to the idea of a care home. Empathy anddialogue is key to understanding the root of your loved one’sresistance, and trying to qualm their fears and ensure theirneeds will be met. There’s no good forcing them againsttheir will, or worse, treating them like a child. Perhaps theywould be better suited to adapting your home to suit theirMore and more families are living with elderlyrelatives, but what happens when they can nolonger independently support themselves? Out withthe oldPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/BELUSHI68-69_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:40 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY69FAMILY MATTERSCliff Bradley & SonsFuneral Directors LtdFor a prompt, sympatheticservice from a recognisedfamily businessPrivate Chapel of RestDay and Night ServicePre-paid funeral plans41 Heaton Street,Gainsborough, DN21 2EA(01427) 810619www.cliffbradley.co.ukPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/WAVEBREAKMEDIAneeds, rather than to put them in a home from theget go. Advice is free, and the majority of carefacilities will be happy to advise and discuss optionsto help put anxieties at bay. Many will encourage youto look around and talk to residents to get a clearidea of the facility and what it offers. Although it’s not explicitly said, and indeed no oneenters a care home with the intention of dying,residents will have a limited number of years left andresidents typically pass away two or three years aftermoving into a home. Trying to make these last fewyears the best they can be is challenging, and willrequire research on a families part to ensure theirloved one is not only well looked after, but enjoyingthemselves through friendships, activities andexperiences. Ensuring that they’ll have access to goodquality food and local amenities make these finalyears that much more comfortable. If in doubt, justask your relative what it is they want. Their answermight just surprise you. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ANDY DEAN PHOTOGRAPHYRose Lodge Care Home, Market DeepingFamily means a lot to all of us and we understand the importance of selecting the right care home. To find out more about Rose Lodge or arrange a visit, please call 01778 344454, email info@countrycourtcare.com, or visit our website on www.countrycourtcare.com.Celebrate with us! Saturday the 24th of September13.00pm - 16.00pm68-69_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:40 Page 2Next >