£2.95 SEPTEMBER 2017THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET30+ years young30+ years youngLincolnshire’sfinestA Passionfor livingDining outExploringLincolnshireFabulousfashionA Passionfor livingDining outExploringLincolnshireFabulousfashionLincolnshire’sfinest01_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:06 Page 1Please note, not all products are available in all stores - please call ahead if you are interested in a particular item. †Terms and conditions apply. Stores in Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough & Scunthorpewww.oldrids.co.uk Women’s, Men’s & Children’s FashionWide range of brands, styles & sizes in stockPrice Match Guarantee† • BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE • NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY SHOW TEAMSaturday 11 – Sunday 12 November 2017@tractorshow • www.newarkvintagetractorshow.comOriginal condition and vintage machines lovingly restored. Commercial vehicles, Land Rovers, stationary engines and horticultural equipment on show.Rural craftsRare and Native Animal BreedsTrade stands including specialist parts, heritage crafts, clothing and giftsPrize Giving follows our regular Sunday Remembrance Service, held in the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall amongst the vintage tractors, which starts at 10.45am. All welcome. We are grateful to Southwell Minster for their kind support. Tickets £10 in advance £12 on the GateChildren Go Free02_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:06 Page 1from theeditorAs we move away from a month that was equalparts scorching sun and heavy rain, we step into whatis autumn, and for many, a turning point in the year.September is the period at which schools re-open,and many parents breathe a sigh of relief – mixedwith their children’s sighs of frustration – as theyounger generation is once more occupiedthroughout the day.Though we might not yet see the leaves turn to orange and red,September does bring with it the early signs of autumn, both in terms ofthe changing plants, and wildlife across Lincolnshire preparing for winter.Things are a little easier for us, of course, and many will be undoubtedlylooking to their autumn wardrobes. However, just because summer iscoming to an end, that doesn’t mean Lincolnshire is preparing tohibernate.In this issue of Lincolnshire Today we highlight what’s going on in thecounty, both in terms of events and entertainment, but also opportunitiesfor shopping, dining out and more. We look at two locations this month,both Newark – a shopping and attraction hotspot just off the border -but also Horncastle, a sleepy town that shows off the best of countryliving.We also have a chance to visit a garden that has had new life breathedinto it after a previous owner lost control, while our own gardenspecialists point out what tasks there are to prepare for the coldermonths. Along with visits to some of the finest restaurants inLincolnshire, in-depth analysis of the latest education trends, and more,this issue if packed full of content.Good reading, as always…Michael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netGroup Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart PearceySales Director: Angela CooperSales: Kerry Randerson Accounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes(01472) 310301Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark CassonAdvertising: Tel: (01472) 310302, Fax: (01472) 310312 Editorial: Tel: (01472) 310305, Fax: (01472) 310317Part Of The Business Link MagazineGroup: Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QEEmail: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk Website: www.lincolnshiretoday.net ISSN No: 1366-1299© All rights reserved. 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If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme,then why not pass your magazine onto a localhospital or charity?FRONT COVER: AIRPOWERART.CO.UK 03_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:07 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?32LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDSince 1976 the Viking Way has been part of the warp andweft of the Lincolnshire landscape. This month we take anarmchair journey along it34OFF THE BEATEN TRACKThis month takes us to the lovely village of Horncastle andour trek affords extensive views to Lincoln and the Wolds37A TRUE COUNTRY TOWNHorncastle may not have the same acclaim as a major citylike Lincoln, but that’s part of its charm – that of a townwhich seamlessly mixes modern life and history41INVESTING IN THE FUTUREChildren from poorer backgrounds can be up to two yearsbehind those from wealthier ones in school, but the problemoften doesn’t come from money alone44SIMPLY MUST HAVESOur favourite fashion labels have unveiled their stunningautumn lookbooks. Here we show off a few of our favourites,highlighting key new looks, trends and the latest must haves52A TOUCH OF EQUINOXThe onset of autumn brings with it a child and the dark veilof shorter days, but it also means there are a slew of newaccessories to get stuck into. We’ve gathered up some of ourfavourites54SOMETHING RUGGEDMen’s fashion is more exciting now that it has ever been, withtraditional masculine stereotypes being shaken up and menembracing gender fluid style. But there has been aresurgence in ruggedness as this season proves56TAKE A LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDEAutumn may be here, but that’s no excuse not to be brightand beautiful, or to add a touch of colour59WARMTH AND WELLBEINGThe cold snap that accompanies autumn brings with it thedesire for comfort food. But it’s also the season of some ofBritain’s best loved produce, and so we’ve rounded up a fewof our favourite recipes that’ll leave you feeling warm andwell, but capitalise on the exquisite food across our county67CHANGING WITH THE TIMESGrowing old gracefully isn’t easy, but there are little things wecan do to make life easier on ourselves, and that is going tobe a necessity as we ageSEPTEMBER4444OUR FAVOURITE FASHION LABELS HAVEUNVEILED THEIR STUNNING AUTUMNLOOKBOOKS. HERE WE SHOW OFF A FEW OFOUR FAVOURITES, HIGHLIGHTING KEY NEWLOOKS, TRENDS AND THE LATEST MUSTHAVES. contents04-05_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:09 Page 17070ALTHOUGH THE STRIKING YELLOWHAMMERHAS SEEN ITS NUMBERS WANE OVER THELAST FEW DECADES, THERE ARE FEWIMAGES AS RESPLENDENT AS THE BLONDEBIRD SINGING ITS INFECTIOUS SONG FROMA PERCH. 70LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEAlthough the striking yellowhammer has seen its numberswane over the last few decades, there are few images asresplendent as the blonde bird singing its infectious songfrom a perch72ON THE BORDERNewark may be part of Nottinghamshire, but acts as agateway to Lincolnshire, and is a popular tourist destination76COUNTY MOTORINGA new study from automotive data experts hpi has revealedthat consumers feel they don’t know enough about electricvehicles to tempt them to switch• Ford Mustang test drive• Formula Vintage season comes to Cadwell Park84WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in LincolnshireDesirable homes16QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISHHomes don’t come much more remarkable than this barnconversion with its exposed features. We chat with theowners, Jill and Chris Rose, in the peaceful village of Foston,to get the low down on how this project came together21HOME IS WHERE THE HEARTH ISFireplaces offer the last word in comfort, with styles tomatch almost any décor. With the chill of autumn creepingup, the time for gathering around the fire is drawing in24POSTER AESTHETICPosters have had a huge impact in art history, both impactingthe way in which audiences perceive art and by evolving theformat itself. This year, Lincoln’s Little Red Gallery will explorethe medium and highlight some of the celebrated artists whohave changed the way people view this most fascinating ofart forms26A PASSION FOR DESIGNWe weren’t about to let a tropical downpour get in the wayof visiting our readers garden this month, in the heart ofLouth. Especially as Kenneth Harvey’s one acre plot with itsstepped lawns, winding borders, water features andsculptures make it one of the best we’ve seen in a long time30HERE COMES THE CHILLIt’s time to start getting your garden ready for winter as thechill of autumn settles bringing the summer to a swift close,as Ed Fuller from Fullers Forestry and Landscaping explains04-05_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:09 Page 2Fighting knightsclash swords atLincoln CastleSwords and shields will collide this summer as history comes aliveat Lincoln Castle. As an added allure for visitors, the castle will feature a pair of William the Conqueror’s knights in residence. Visitors will be able to hear the clash of steel on steel as they take part in deadly duels, marvel at their knightly armour, and discoverjust how heavy chain mail really is (spoiler: a lot).And there will also be a chance for aspiring young heroes to take part in a special Knight School throughout the day.Public Engagement Manager Jon Hogan said: “A trip to Lincoln Castle is the ideal way to keep the kids entertained this summer,bringing 1,000 years of history to life – right where it happened.”The fighting knights will be at Lincoln Castle every day until Sunday 3 September (except for 19 and 20 August). Help to Buyscheme atHumberston MeadowsAt Westleigh Homes’ popular Humberston Meadowsdevelopment in Humberston, the smart three bedroom Mayne stylehome is available from £174,950 – but with the Help to Buy scheme,it could be yours with a £8,750 deposit and a £132,000 mortgage. The government-backed Help to Buy scheme is not just for first-timebuyers and could help you secure a new home with a 5% deposit and justa 75% mortgage. The balance is made up by a government equity loanwith no repayments for five years.For more information on Humberston Meadows and the Help to Buyscheme, visit www.westleigh.co.uk.© shutterstock/MassonlatestnewsLincolnshire churchselected for £3.5m batscheme A Lincolnshire church is among three chosen to pilota £3.8 million scheme to solve the national crisis of batsdamaging churches. The scheme comes from the Heritage Lottery Fundwho is aiming to find a practical solution through whichbats can live comfortably alongside congregations. Declining woodland habitats across the country haveled bats seeking shelter elsewhere, including the nation’snumerous churches. However, their droppings candiminish activity, damage historical artefacts and put astrain on the volunteers who maintain the building. Holy Trinity, in Tattershall, is one of three selected todiscover a mutually beneficial solution with the projectto be rolled out to 20 churches in March next year. The Lincolnshire said it doesn’t yet know whichtechniques will be tested, but added it hoped to assistin finding a way of stopping bats from roosting in aparticular part of the church. It’s a criminal offence to injure or kill a bat and todeliberately disturb a group of bats. We extol thebeauty of bats in our May 2017 issue. © shutterstock/KOO06-08_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:11 Page 1The latest aerial addition to the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance fleetresponded to 64 life-threatening 999 calls during its first month ofservice alone.The AgustaWestland 169 helicopter is exceeding expectation byreducing the time it takes to reach patients. The charity’s latest addition was unveiled in June, where it became operational two days later following essential crew training. Withinjust 3 minutes of being on-line the first call came in. The helicopter was dispatched to 64 missions across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire throughout July. CEO Karen Jobling said: “This is a huge advancement for our Charity and over the coming months I am confident that we willcontinue to see the increased benefits of the new aircraft, which in turn will lead to better outcomes for our patients who are at the verycentre of everything we do.”Lindsey Lodge opensnew café and giftshopLindsey Lodge Hospice has thrown open the doors of its new caféand gift shop to the public.Nestled within the Hospice, the volunteer-run ‘Cake Lounge’ will servelight lunches and afternoon teas, along with affordable gifts and greetingscards.Lindsey Lodge Hospice, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, already runsseven retail outlets around Ashby, Brigg, Barton, Epworth and Scunthorpe town centre, andopened its first tea room in Scotter earlier this year.Chief Executive Karen Griffiths, pictured right, said: “Our retail outlets are greatly supported by the local communityand generate a significant contribution to our annual running costs, but this new venture is a little different for us, as it’sbased right in the heart of our Hospice.”She added: “We hope local people will come along and make us their café of choice for a meal out – and everypenny they spend will go towards providing specialist, free of charge, palliative care to the people of North and WestLincolnshire and the East Riding.”New home forTennyson collectionThe Tennyson Research Centre has officially re-opened at its new home in theLincolnshire Archives.The collection boasts the most exhaustive collection on the acclaimed poet in the world,with the library, letters, papers and possession of Tennyson in tow. The centre will now be open for twice as long, being accessible for 30 hours over fivedays of the week thanks to the move.“Tennyson is perhaps the most quoted poet after Shakespeare, and his words arecarved at the South Pole and the Olympic Village,” said Councillor Nick Worth, ExecutiveMember for Culture and Heritage. “People come from all over the world to see, study and research items that range fromTennyson’s manuscripts to his doodles in the margins of his books.He added: “And thanks to its new home at Lincolnshire Archive, even more people willbe able to explore this fascinating collection.”helicoptersaves 64 lives in first monthCharity’s latestCouncillor Nick Worth06-08_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:11 Page 2Celebrity chefs celebrateClumber Park’s fifthFestival of Food and DrinkChefs Phil Vickery and Rosemary Shrager will be helping tocelebrate the fifth anniversary of the Festival of Food and Drink,held at Clumber Park on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17thSeptember. Phil will appear on Saturday alongside GBBO favourite JaneBeedle, while on Sunday Rosemary is joined by Andrew Smyth.They will all be offering live demonstrations in the Festival’sCookery Theatre, sponsored by Welbeck Farm Shop.Clumber Park’s Festival of Food and Drink is the biggest eventof its kind in the region, bringing together delicious food and drinkproducers, with over 150 exhibitors all under one roof in the Foodand Drink Marquee. Alongside the tasty treats of the traders, the festival vibecontinues with live music throughout from stars from the X-Factoras well as local musicians, as you enjoy the many Street Foodtraders and Pop-Up Cafes.Ticket prices start from just £7 in advance with free entry intoClumber Park included.Cyden Homes challengeindustry ‘norms’ withnew developments Cyden Homes is challenging industry “norms” with the launch of a newselection of developments in Lincolnshire. Whether it’s through their unique contemporary house designs, desire tocreate space around their developments or their caring approach to customerservice, Cyden Homes are driven by their ambition to be different from other developers.“We try and challenge anything that is seen as the “industry norm” and ask ourselves, is this really what our customers want?” saidPeter Bond, Sales Director for Cyden Homes.Apart from a unique specification, Cyden Homes also offer a flexible variations service to allow their customers to individualise theirhomes wherever practicably possible. Cyden Homes is a family-run business where everyone working for the company, whether staff, atradesperson, a supplier or a customer, is regarded as a member of the family.New developments will soon be arriving in Horncastle, Kirton Lindsey, Dunholme, New Waltham and Scartho.latestnewsRobert Bellofficially opensnew office Robert Bell & Company has officially opened itsadditional office at Lindsey Court to and assembledcompany of over 160 guests.It has been 145 years since the firm – then known asParish & Co – moved into its current Old Bank Chambersoffices in Horncastle.The new offices will house the residential lettingsdepartment, with five staff members on the ground floor. It willalso be home to the auction and commercial departments. Robert Bell said this will allow for more room at its existingoffice at Old Bank Chambers to expand the agricultural andresidential sales departments.The firm thanks all the professional firms and contractorswho helped breathe new life in the building. 06-08_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:11 Page 3As a charity, we rely on the efforts, ideas and expertise of a wide variety of people who support us, raising both awareness and funds for our critical work. Our volunteers are the charity’s ambassadors, representing us to the wider public and supporting us across our two counties. They help us raise the £2.5 million needed every year to keep the Air Ambulance flying.There are many reason why people choose to volunteer and your time could be spent helping out in our fundraising offices, volunteering in one of our charity shops, giving a talk or making a presentation to community groups or attending an event – your time to us is invaluable. In return for your time, abilities and energy, we hope you also have opportunities to develop your skills and interests, make new friends and gain a sense of achievement. After all, our volunteers are helping us raise the lifesaving funds we need to keep saving lives every day.Whatever your reason for considering volunteering, there is a role for you at the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. You can give as little or as much time as you can and no experience is necessary as full training will be given. Volunteering at the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an extremely rewarding experience, but don’t just take our word for it, read about some of the amazing people who have already given their time to help make a difference.“The Ambucopter allowed us to say goodbye to our daughter”In 2001 we received the call that no parent ever wants to get, our daughter Alex had been in a serious road traffic accident and had been airlifted by the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. We stayed with her until Jill assisted the medical team to switch off the support machine. We realised later that the fact she was airlifted had allowed us to spend time with her rather than receive a call to say that she had died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. We resolved to help the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in return for giving us that time with Alex.Since then we have attended many community events, received cheques on behalf of the charity, talked to groups about the Ambucopter, taken part in the Great Nottingham Bike Ride raising nearly £30,000 and Jill now sorts clothing donations every Tuesday morning at the Nottingham offices. To us, the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is part of our life, it has given us the time and opportunity to say goodbye to our daughter.- Jill and Don McLarenAge is no barrier for Lewis!The main reason I chose to volunteer for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is that I have great respect for the emergency services. I do genuinely feel that I am giving something back to the community. As a volunteer, I attend community events and gatherings, look after the charity stall and raise awareness of the Ambucopter.Although most people will never require the assistance of the Air Ambulance, I am quick to remind them that it is far better for it to exist in case the unthinkable happens. The simple fact is, it has and it will continue save lives. - Lewis Cartwright (16)Registered charity number 1017501AMBUCOPTER.ORG.UKfacebook.com/Ambucopter @LNAACT SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER TODAY AND HELP TO SAVE LIVES!To find out more about volunteering visit ambucopter.org.uk or contact:To make a donation call 01522 548469or visit our websiteSUE WALKER Lincolnshire Volunteer Co-ordinatorE s.walker@ambucopter.org.uk T 01522 548469Time to make a differenceJill and Don McLaren09_Layout 1 14/08/2017 11:11 Page 1Next >