< PreviousOur test car for the day was thefront wheel drive, twin powerturbo, 2.0 litre diesel, which isbadged 218d Sport. But, there’s also achoice of other diesel and petrol modelsto pick from, including a plug-in hybridvariant if that’s your bag and four-wheeldrive should you prefer it. Of course, premium marques (how Ihate that term) usually come with apremium price tag, but certainly theentry level 2 Series Active Tourers seem tobreak that mould, offering good levels ofrefinement at fairly keen prices. Take forinstance, the large infotainment screen inour test model, which not only links upto parking cameras both front and back,but also serves as a state of the artsatellite navigation system. Indeed, it’s sowell appointed you can’t help wonderingwhy mainstream rivals haven’t beatenBMW to the punch. There’s room for five in the cabin, plusthe rear seats can be slid forward or backfor extra comfort, just as you do withyour front seats. Impressive designfeatures don’t stop here either, there’s anelectronically operated tailgate, whichcomes as standard and the 60/40 rearseats fold flat at the touch of a button80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGBMW have filled just aboutevery niche with a model thesedays and their latest contenderis the 2 series Active Tourer, aspacious five-seater MPV, torival mainstream models suchas the Vauxhall Zaffira, FordC Max and Citroen C4 Picasso. More than just abadge80-81_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:45 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY81COUNTY MOTORINGSoper of LincolnRoman Way, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9UH Tel: 01522 690000showing how well thought out this carreally is. Our sport model even came withsports seats and adjustable leg support. BMW’s Efficient Dynamics featurefurther enhances the drive by givingdrivers the ability to choose betweenstandard, sport or eco mode at any timeduring the drive, so whether you want toreduce fuel consumption, drive like thewind or something in between you justpress a switch. So, before you splurge your money ona mainstream mpv, or for that matter aMercedes B class – try out a 2 seriesActive Tourer and you’ll discover you getmore for your money than just a badge.80-81_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:45 Page 282 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYRevesby Country showThis years Revesby Country Fair proved a huge success once again. Indeed it isamazing to see how the show has developed over the last 15+ years; a fantasticfun filled day for the whole family in a beautiful parkland setting.There was some 220 tradestands fromaround the country, offering a range ofgoods from homewares to gardendesign and furniture, crafts and leathergoods to quality artwork, plus a range ofclothing, local produce and animalaccessories, along with variousexhibitions and demonstrations aroundthe showground.For the equestrian minded, amounted Relay Race kicked off events inthe main ring where teams of 4 horsesand riders competed head to head overmirrored courses in a knock outcompetition.There was also fancy dress onhorseback featuring local boys and girls,together with their ponies, dressed up astheir favourite book, comic or filmcharacters. And, of course the Concoursd’Elegance finale - riders in costumes ortraditional dress are judged on theiroverall picture of elegance.Dog lovers and general public weren’tforgotten either as Kipperidge Gundogdisplay team Adrian and Caroline Slaterled a team of highly trained Labradorsand Spaniels through a display to showthe various stages of Gun dog training,from loveable puppy to fully trained dog. The show even catered for petrolheadswith Jason Smyth, one of the UK’s leadingstunt riders performing spectacular trickson motor bikes and quad bikes some ofwhich involved the bikes flying 30ft highthrough the air. In line with tradition, vintage bicycles,archery and clay pigeon shooting drewthe crowds as did the spectacular displaysof vintage cars dating back to1933 alongwith vintage tractors dating back to 1923.There really was something to see anddo for the whole family at this yearscountry fair and Lincolnshire Todaymagazine were on hand to not onlycapture the event but hand outmagazines to visitors far and wide. Nowwe have 2017 to look forward to! 82-83_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:54 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY83IMAGES COURTESY OF SCOTT HASTINGS82-83_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:54 Page 284 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYonwhat’sSleafordSaturday 18 June to Sunday18 September Exhibition: Cause and Effect,The National Centre for Craft& DesignThe contemporary artists selected toexhibit in Cause and Effect take inspirationfrom personal tragedies, internationaldisaster and unfortunate events, as well asadopting a more light-hearted nature onoccasion, such as Anna Barlow’s meltedceramic ice creams. The exhibition centreson a body of work by ceramicist JulianStair from his recent exhibition atMiddlesbrough institute of Modern Art.For more information, visitwww.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk. LincolnUntil Sunday 4th September Lincolnshire Voices from theGreat War, Lincoln Castle This temporary exhibition housed insidethe Victorian Prison at the Castle exploresthemes such as the development andbuilding of the Lincoln tank, the role of theCastle, the Battle of the Somme throughthe eyes of Lincolnshire men and themunitionettes who built the aircraft andtanks. Event 10am - 5pm. Free admission tothe Castle grounds to view Poppies: Wave.Admission applies for the Castle attractionsand to view the exhibition. For moreinformation, visit www.lincolncastle.com. SkegnessFriday 2 September Islands in the Stream: TheDolly Parton & Kenny RogersStory, Embassy TheatreCelebrating the queen and king ofcountry, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers,brand-new stage show Islands in the Streamis coming to town. The show is stacked withcountry hits, featuring Jolene, 9 to 5, TheGambler, Ruby and many more. Theperformance is quite literally tightly stitchedKustom Kulture Blast-Off 7,Lincolnshire Showgroundtogether – three of the outfits worn by thenight’s female lead are exact replicas ofDolly’s iconic outfits, custom-made for theshow. For more information, visitwww.embassytheatre.co.uk.Grange-de-Lings Saturday 3 – Sunday 4September Kustom Kulture Blast-Off 7,Lincolnshire Showground In essence a rock ‘n’ roll show, KustomKulture showcases the work of top artistsfrom all over the UK, with internationalguests from the worlds of airbrushing,pinstriping and lowbrow art. There is anexhaustive selection of rockabilly, clothingand accessories, featuring everything fromTiki to Steam Punk. There’s also the TattooVillage and don’t miss the Charity FridgeMagnet Art Silent Auction. Live bands willbe rocking the stage throughout theweekend and late into Saturday night. TheUK Body Paint Project will be astounding84-87_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:55 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY85PHOTO: EMMA MANNERS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMLincolnshire Voices from theGreat War, Lincoln Castle86 Áthe eye and also performing on the main stage. Withburlesque performances from The Gilded Merkin, hotrods, kustom and classic vehicles - there’s so much to see.For more information, visitwww.kustomkultureblastoff.com.CaistorSaturday 3 – Sunday 4 SeptemberCaistor Arts & Crafts Festival, TownHallThis two day event is a celebration of Lincolnshire’s artscene, with local artists, well known crafts people andpopular musicians all taking part in what is sure to be acalendar highlight. There’ll also be a café selling home-prepared produce as well as activities to keep the littleones busy. For more information, call 01472 851212. Woodhall SpaSunday 4 SeptemberWoodhall Spa Food & Fitness Festival,Jubilee ParkThis brand new festival for Woodhall Spa celebratesLincolnMonday 12th September – Tuesday 13th November BP Portrait Award 2016, The Collection Museum See top international portraits as this exhibition hits Lincoln with ashowcase of the best contemporary portraiture from around the world atthe Usher Gallery this September. Selected from 2,557 entries by artistsfrom 80 countries, the BP Portrait Award 2016 represents the very best incontemporary portrait painting. Now in its 37th year, and 27th year ofsponsorship by BP, the award has become world renowned and is the mostprestigious international portrait painting competition launching thecareers of many renowned artists. Catch the exhibition at the Usher Galleryin Lincoln from 12 September to 13 November2016. Book your tickets now atthecollectionmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/tickets.CREDIT: DANIELE VEZZANICREDIT: STEPHEN EARL ROGERS84-87_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:55 Page 2the top quality artisan foods produced in the county andcombines it with fitness, exercise and games, with somethingfor the whole family to come along and participate in.Activities include bowls, belly dancing and artisan food stallsfrom Select Lincolnshire, among many others. After theinevitable excessive of summer, this is the perfect cure all. Formore information, emailfoodandfitness@jubileeparkwoodhallspa.co.uk.GainsboroughSaturday 10 SeptemberKeep it CASH, Trinity Arts CentreKeep it CASH have been performing their Johnny Cashtribute show since 2002 where they began playing in smallvenues. They have performance hundreds of sold-out showsto thousands of eager Cash fans across Europe. The band isfronted by Dave Burnham, who has been booked by 20thCentury Fox, Sony and the BBC as the voice of Johnny Cash.Now Lincolnshire can revel in the deep baritone and chuggingsteam train sound that set the country singer apart from hiscontemporaries. For more information, call 01472 675140. Tattershall ThorpeFriday 16 – Sunday 18 SeptemberEquinox Festival 2016, Scholey Park Incorporating performance, art and interaction, EquinoxFestival is a creative amalgam set against one of Lincolnshire’smost beauteous backdrops. The seven stages all cater todifferent musical tastes, and the variety of workshops andstalls mean there’s something for everyone. The kids’ circusskills area and the climatic fireworks show means you won’t beable to keep the little ones away. For more information, emailenquiries@equinoxfestival.uk. CleethorpesSunday 18 September Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience,The Pier Cleethorpes Widely regarded as Britain’s best loved sitcom, Faulty Towers86 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONHal Cruttenden: Straight OuttaCruttenden, South Holland Centre 84-87_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:55 Page 3has positioned itself as one of the leading television comediesand inspired generations of comedians into the funny business.This globetrotting show, which is almost nearly as legendary asthe show that spawned it, has sold out venues such as theEdinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and the Sydney OperaHouse. It now comes to The Pier Cleethorpes, where theaudience become diners in the Faulty Towers restaurant and areserved by Basil, Sybil and Manuel. As only a third of the show isscripted, anything can happen. For more information, visitwww.thepiercleethorpes.co.uk.Grantham Wednesday 21 – Sunday 25 September Gravity Fields Festival 2016This unique festival explores and celebrates the area’s closelinks with one of the world’s greatest thinkers, Sir Isaac Newton.2016 has a special significance, being the 350th anniversary ofNewton’s ‘Year of Wonders’ of huge scientific advances with hiswork on light, mathematics and gravitational forces. Based inand around Grantham, a packed programme of science, artsand heritage takes the theme of ‘Genius’ to celebrate Newton’slegacy, ranging from the dazzling LED umbrellas ofinternational creative artists Cirque Bijou to the genius engineersof WW2. For more information, visit www.gravityfields.co.uk.SpaldingFriday 23 SeptemberHal Cruttenden: Straight Outta Cruttenden,South Holland Centre Hal Cruttenden, the irreverent comedian who has graced thelikes of Live at the Apollo and is a veritable star of Radio 4, isreturning to Lincolnshire as part of his latest tour, Straight OuttaCruttenden. He takes aim at the evils of the modern world, fromover sharing on social media to the 5:2 diet. True to form, themore he complains, the funnier he gets so expect plenty ofboth. For more information, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk. LINCOLNSHIRETODAY87Box Office01636 655755www.palacenewark.comKate RusbyThursday 29th September, 7.30pmKate RusbyThursday 29th September, 7.30pmPHOTO: PURPLE POMEGRANATE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIOSIslands in the Stream: The Dolly Parton& Kenny Rogers Story, EmbassyTheatre, SkegnessPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM//ANDREAS GRADINZombie Apocalypse,near RAF WaddingtonLincolnSaturday 29 October Zombie Apocalypse, near RAF Waddington Following the success of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue’s inauguralZombie Apocalypse event last year, the hugely popular event isreturning for round two. While our TV screens are littered with thewalking dead, this event, which is somewhere between LARPING andsecret cinema, breathes new life into the zombie phenomena with anexperience like no other. Open to anyone aged 18 and over, it seesteams of up to eight people negotiate their way around of challengeswhilst trying to avoid the undead hordes and all while raising moneyfor the RAF. For more information, and to receive an application pack,email wza@lincoln.fire-uk.org. 84-87_Layout 1 22/08/2016 14:55 Page 488 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th SEPTEMBER2016To 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 solutionJ1U7NJ1U7N237951684158634279964728351371542896695187432842369517786295143529413768413876925Aries Mar 21 - Apr 20Your determination in the realm of romance isn’tlacking. When you want someone or something,you refuse to stop chasing until you get it. Youmay even do something deliberately to attractattention just to be sure that everyone is in yourlife and taking notice. At work, a disagreementcan actually be beneficial, especially when youdiscover that someone is being economical withthe truth. Taurus Apr 21 - May 21You sometimes like to keep your romantic agendato yourself, private, if not completely hidden.Someone may try to force you to put your cardson the table, but you will find ways of avoidinganswering poignant questions. It’s a good time tomake a big splash treating yourself to a massivepurchase, something that you have alwayswanted. Gemini May 22 - June 21You are in a stronger position to make that boldmove forwards with an ambition you have beenharbouring for some time. Tackle challenges asthey happen and take one day at a time. There isno need for you to rush or push anything becausewhat is meant for you will not go past you. Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23So much to do and so little time to spare. Thereis so much you want to say but reluctant to causeany upset. A blast from the past takes you bysurprise, but ask the question, ‘what do theywant?’ A dream holiday arrangement gives youmuch to look forward to, but firstly you have tosort out matters in hand. Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23There is serious talk of a massive shake up. Youmay be privy to some important information, theproblem is, do you ‘spill’ or do you keep quiet?Avoid getting lulled into a false sense of security.Someone’s mask will slip and you will see thetruth about someone who has kept their secretswell hidden. Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23It can take years to discover ourselves but onlyone thing matters. Love is our greatest wealth.Giving someone your time is the most precious giftof all. It does not cost money, it just requires youto reorganise your busy schedule and re prioritise.It’s the simple things that people remember, so bethat special person who makes someone smile.Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23Life takes an upward swing causing you to beexceptionally busy. Always be mindful of peoplewho won’t look you in the eye. They are eithertrying to hide a lie or hiding their feelings. If youtry to force someone to say the words you wantto hear or do things against their will, you willnever know the real truth about what they arereally thinking. Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22It’s time to open the windows and let some freshair into your thinking. With a much welcomedboost of energy, you will be in the mood to tackleanything or anyone that insists on standing inyour way. Someone from your past will suddenlyget back in touch, expecting you to be pleasedto hear from them. yourstarsLincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead...Astrology by Linda Lancashire0776 4466381www.lindalancashire.co.ukteresastanley1@btinternet.co.ukSagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21An unexpected windfall may leave youspeechless and could exceed anything that youcould have imagined possible. New encounterswill be particularly favoured, especially with thearrival of a new love or someone who will bevery important to you. There will probably be awhole new series of auspicious events that willhelp you make new friends and live a rich life.Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20You will soon see for yourself to what extentsomeone will go to in order to manipulate youinto doing their bidding. A job offer will openup new horizons of intense and wondrousopportunities that put you in touch with somany other like-minded individuals and thechance to really prove to yourself what you arecapable of achieving. Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19Money will be a major factor, with a few tidysums being discussed and dealt with. Asignificant change in your personal life willrestore your faith in the universe once more andif you are alone and searching for that specialsoul mate, you will meet someone who willmake a most favourable first impression. Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20Your greatest blessings come through familyand loved ones. 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