< Previous90 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYACTIVE LINCOLNSHIREHaving never even fired a air riflebefore, I can confidently say thatprior to this visit, my experiencewith firearms was precisely zero,unless water pistols count? So it was withtrepidation and a sense of responsibility Itook up the challenge of clay shooting.After an initial chat with insightful coachEd Smith about shot sizes and what waslegal - we wouldn’t be using deathly slugsfor example - it was time to get measuredup for which way I would be shooting. Asimple eye test confirmed I was an anomalywhen it came to my eyeline. While I amright-handed, I was throwing Ed’sjudgement with my eyesight, withapparently my left eye being dominant andso in the interests of a good shot, I had touse my left hand for my triggerfinger.What followed felt very naturalEd explained how to stand safelyand then taught me a method ofhitting the targets, whereby youfollow the target with your eyes,before pulling slightly ahead ofthe clay before pulling the trigger.My first few shots were too soonor far too late but following a fewinitial blips, I was pleased withthe hit rate. The recoil on theguns is powerful but not so bad that youwill fall over. As the sport is popular withstag and hen parties, Ed has to sometimesprise the gun from over-eager brides as tosave them from the embarrassment of abruised shoulder on their wedding day!Apparently there is a natural point whereyou will start to tire, though with practice,muscle memory becomes entrenched andlonger shoots can take place.After a cuppa in Ed’s small lodge on therange, we returned, but with a new methodof targeting. Sometimes referred to as the‘smoke trail’ I preferred Ed’s name for it -‘Boom, Belly, Bang!’ which meant followingthe target from its far side, maintaining afocus on it’s centre, then pulling aheadbefore firing. This was a much easiermethod, but as they say, horses for courses,one method which is someone’s never-failapproach could be the worst for a differentkind of shooter. It’s immensely satisfying tosee the clay explode and surprisingly easyto get used to. Although I’d never want to shoot ananimal in the wild - I’m far too soft onthem - I feel as though I could bag a fewrabbits or pheasants given the chance. Donature a favour, though and stick to theclay ones. It’s more satisfying to hear thecrack of a clay, isn’t it? Pot shots!As part of our ActiveLincolnshire series,we paid a visit toGrange Farm justoutside Stamford totest our mettle when itcame to clay pigeonshooting. Pull! MikeShields took aim andhoped for the best.Pot shots!090:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:53 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY91What’sOnBridlingtonSunday 4th NovemberJack White, The Spa – Jack White of White Stripes fame performs his tour’sonly show in Yorkshire. Jack was ranked number seventeen on Rolling Stone’slist of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. The band’s sixth album IckyThump, released in 2007, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, and hehas collaborated with the likes of Beck, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, AliciaKeys, Bob Dylan and Loretta Lynn. Tickets £29 from 01262 678258.DoncasterMonday 5th NovemberLenny Henry: Pop Life!, Civic Theatre – One of Britain’s best lovedentertainers is to perform a very special intimate show. Lenny’s ‘Pop Life!’ showlooks at his life through music. Pop Life! is a joyous, funny, freaky show aboutjust how music goes better with everything. Lenny plays the piano during thisperformance – you have been warned! Show starts 7.30pm, tickets £24.50 from01302 342349.GainsboroughSaturday 3rd and Sunday 4th NovemberChristmas Shopping Fayre, Uncle Henry’s – Come along to Uncle Henry’sand purchase everything you need for the Christmas holidays. Stallholders willbe present at the farm shop offering a range of fantastic gifts. From jewelleryand accessories to home ware and some more unusual pieces there will besomething for everyone. The event will be in aid Leukemia and LymphomaResearch with a portion of the stallholder takings donated. For moreinformation visit www.unclehenrys.co.uk.GrimsbyFriday 26th October10cc, Grimsby Auditorium – Catch up with 10cc as they celebrate theirfortieth anniversary and perform their greatest hits and more, including RubberBullets, I’m Not In Love, Donna, The Dean and I and Wall Street Shuffle. 10ccare Graham Gouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilson and MikeStevens. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets from £26.50 from 0844 871 3016.HullTuesday 16th to Saturday 27th OctoberStarlight Express, New Theatre – Exploding back onto the stage with a new2012 production, Andrew’s Lloyd Webber’s spectacular Starlight Expressfeatures two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement,combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes. With92 Jack White, The Spa, BridlingtonLenny Henry: Pop Life!, Civic Theatre, DoncasterStarlight Express, New Theatre, Hull091-093:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:55 Page 192 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONsome of Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical hits andextraordinary roller-choreography by TV’s favourite danceshow judge, Arlene Phillips, Starlight Express continues totake the UK by storm. Show starts 7.30pm plus matinees,tickets from £16.50 from 01482 300300.LincolnThursday 4th OctoberLincoln Sportsmans Club, Bentley Hotel - Cricket legendAlec Stewart OBE starts the new season of events from theLincoln Sportsman’s Club. Alec Stewart is England’s mostcapped cricketer and now a member of the BBC Test MatchSpecial team. Alongside comedian Jimmy Bright he will beentertaining guests at the first black tie dinner of the newseason, sponsored by Lincoln Audi. There are still availablefor group tables and individuals for this event whichincludes a five course dinner for just £32 for members and£42 for non-members. Anyone interested should contact theclub at info@lincolnsportsmans.com.Saturday 13th OctoberDiscovery Ball, EPIC Centre – Lynsey Collinson is takingfundraising to new heights following an inspirational trip toRwanda. Through her fundraising Discovery Ball, LynseyThe Telegraph CRUISE ShowSaturday 20th and Sunday 21st OctoberNEC, Birmingham The Telegraph CRUISE Show is the UK’s only event dedicatedto discovering a world of voyages. From small boutique riverboats to modern resort style ships perfect for the whole family,this is your chance to meet with over a hundred cruise lines andspecialist operators all under one roof.Visitors to the show can get up-to-date insider tips and advicefrom experts, participate in the exciting panel discussions,discover different ships styles and incredible destinations, findout what’s new for 2013 and also save thousands of poundswith the exclusive show-only offers! Tickets cost £6 in advance and £10 on the door – butLincolnshire Today readers can also get reduced price advancetickets! Get your tickets for only £4 by quoting LT when bookingonline at www.cruisingshow.com or by calling 0871 620 4024(Calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras).We also have two pairs of tickets to give away! Simply sendyour name, address and telephone number to CruiseCompetition, Lincolnshire Today, Armstrong House, ArmstrongStreet, Grimsby DN31 2QE or emailcompetitions@blmgroup.co.uk by Friday 12th October.091-093:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:55 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY93WHAT’S ONhopes to support the expansion of services at the DiscoverRwanda Youth Hostel, which is a social enterprise of theAegis Trust, the leading UK-based internationalgenocide prevention organisation. The DiscoveryBall, will include a three course meal, live musicand entertainment throughout, including anauction with a twist! Tickets are £40 and tobook call Lynsey on 07506 046034 orvisitfacebook.com/Discoveryball2012.NewarkSunday 30th SeptemberLadies’ Driving Challenge,Newark Showground – TheNottinghamshire Ladies’ DrivingChallenge gives participants thechance to experience life behindthe wheel of a variety of vehiclesthey may not usually get thechance to drive - such as fireengines, HGVs, 4x4s and a tank.All they have to do is secure theirplace with a £10 deposit, then raise aminimum of £90 for the charity. Thiswill be the third year running Nottinghamshire Fire andRescue Service has hosted the event, with the previous twoyears raising a combined total of £35,000. For moreinformation, visit www.firefighterscharity.org.uk.ScunthorpeSunday 11th NovemberThe Lock In, Plowright Theatre - Some of the UK’s oldestforms of dance are brought bang up to date as they collidewith some of the youngest in an exciting new dance show.The Lock In does for English folk dance what Riverdance didfor Irish dance, bringing some lesser-known forms of danceinto the mainstream. Fast-paced and innovative, the showbrings together some of the UK’s top clog, sword and Morrisdancers with their counterparts from the worlds of B-boying,popping and krump. Tickets £17 from 0844 854 2776.SpaldingTuesday 23rd OctoberA Cabinet of Curiosities, South Holland Centre – Inspiredby the amazing collections of objects held in Spalding, bySpalding Gentlemen’s Society and at Ayscoughfee Hall, thisis a celebration of the collecting instinct, from domesticcurios to the treasures of the orient and features illustratedtalks from local collectors, curators and SomethingWonderful artists Raisin & Willow. Includes a Magic Lanterndemonstration. Show starts 7.30pm, tickets £5 from 01775764777.The Lock In, PlowrightTheatre, Scunthorpe091-093:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:56 Page 3Family fun at its finest94 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ON - PANTOSThe magic ofpantomimeThere’s something special about apantomime – hence why many ofits stars return year after year.Bernie Clifton is one of our mostprolific panto performers and thisyear he’s appearing as ProfessorCrackpot in Newark Palace Theatre’sproduction of Beauty and the Beast.So, what’s so special about apantomime?It’s a family thing. I’m just on myway to Blackpool to do my show onthe North Pier and what I like about itis that the kids and nan and granddadare all together and laughing at thesame things. It’s the same withpanto – I love hearing the kidslaughing at the same things astheir parents, and these daysthat’s a bit of a rarity. It’s greatthat children canappreciate the wholespectrum ofentertainment – one minute you’rerecoiling in horror at the Beast andthen the next minute they’re watchingsome downright lunacy!How long have you been doingpantomime?This is about my 35th panto. It’s asheer joy. In this day and age therearen’t that many opportunities forshared family comedy. I don’t meankids’ entertainment, I mean stuff thatall the generations will enjoy. That’sone of the good things about comingback to Newark because I had such agreat time last year.Why have you decided to returnto Newark?It’s not something I’ve ever donebefore, I’ve never gone back thefollowing year. But I had such a goodtime in Newark last year and it was sosuccessful. I’ll never forget that on afew occasions we got standingovations on the curtain. It’s a fantasticfeeling when you put everything intoit and, two hours later, people areshowing you how much theyappreciate that.What can audiences expect?There’s be one or two familiar itemsFamily fun at its finestOperation ostrichBernie’s tormentor Mike Maloney is now a regular contributor to Lincolnshire Today, and we asked him if he rememberedBernie’s avian exploits, He tells us, “You would never get away with stunts like that today because of health and safety. Iremember Margaret Thatcher being fascinated by the story when I saw her the next day. As you know, Margaret is a fellowOld Lincolnian and whenever we met she always wanted to know what I had been up to. I don’t think she really believed mewhen I told her that I had persuaded Bernie to fly dressed as an ostrich!”Tickets always sell fast for Lincolnshire’s Christmas pantomimes – such is the appetite for some specialChristmas magic. Many are so popular that you have to book very early to avoid disappointment! Getone step ahead with our guide to some of this year’s biggest, brightest, most bonkers shows!094-095:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:57 Page 1from Aladdin last year, but the story thistime is very different. Professor Crackpot issuch a great part for a comic, becausebeing an inventor, he can do anything hewants – and it doesn’t have to be part ofthe plot!We hear you fly microlights in yourspare time. Have you ever takenyour ostrich up there so they cansee the world?Yes, I’ve been flying for about thirtyyears now. It’s funny you should mentionthat but when I first started flying, aphotographer called Mike Maloneyconvinced me to get me and the ostrich inthe aeroplane and got me to fly it. I wasabove Lowestoft at about five hundred feet,and I was thinking to myself, “I’m fivehundred feet above Lowestoft, I’m sitting on aduck and I can’t fly!” (Ed: See Mike’s response below!)Bernie stars in Beauty and the Beast at theNewark Palace Theatre from 12th December to6th January and to book tickets, call 01636655755 or via www.palacenewark.com.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY95WHAT’S ON - PANTOSScunthorpe getsAladdinAnnie Fanny is heading back to Scunthorpe this December as festivepantomime Aladdin comes to The Plowright Theatre.The show will run from 8th December to 6th January, featuring a totalof 54 shows. The Tony Peers production will once again star DarrenJohnson as the much-loved Dame, Annie Fanny. It will be the seventh year in succession Darren will have performed asAnnie Fanny at The Plowright Theatre and the sixth Tony Peers hasproduced. Aladdin will feature all of the best bits of the family musicalwith extra mayhem and laughter courtesy of Annie Fanny and a gloriousfun-filled cast. Tony Peers says, “Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas in Scunthorpewithout a visit from Annie Fanny! Once again Darren Johnson brings hisown brand of mirth and mayhem to this year’s Panto, Aladdin, alongwith a fabulous supporting cast it makes for a great tradition of greatpantos at The Plowright Theatre. With stunning scenery, super costumesand an appearance by the Scunthorpe Sunbeams, it all adds up to a ‘notto be missed’ Christmas treat!”Auditoriumhoping to clean upGrimsby Auditorium is hopingtheir spick and span star will meanits panto will sparkle this year. KimWoodburn, known as the ‘Queen ofClean’ is set to star as the wickedstepmother Baroness Hardup acharacter who Kim says she can reallyget her teeth into.We caught up with her at thevenue to find out what she will bebringing to the role.“It’s my third panto and to behonest, this is the one I’m lookingforward to the most, BaronessHardup is a real gold digger, I’veplayed a fairy godmother in Brightonand Gravesend before, but this rolesuits me down to the ground.”“I’m aiming to be a bossy boots,”says Kim, “I’m going to try some ad-libs with the audience and get theminvolved. I can be as wicked as I like!”Kim is staying locally and is hoping to get to know the town too - “Iwill be getting a lot of time off to relax, so I’m going to investigate thearea, I’ve never been to this part of the world before, but it seems lovely.”Kim is appearing in Cinderella from 7th to 26th December, withmatinee, teatime and evening performances included. To book tickets, call0844 871 3016 or log on to www.atgtickets.com/grimsbyauditorium. 094-095:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:57 Page 2SUDOKUcompetitionClosing date for entries is: 20th OCTOBER2012To 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.Lincolnshire Today’s guide to the astro month ahead...Last month’s solutionthem. Financial matters are movingalong nicely and a secret ambitioncould soon be realised. Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 20You are about to enter a good phaseat work. Not only are finances in bettershape than they have been in ages,they are all set to improve! There’s alsoa lot of energy flying around your lovelife so be careful for what you wish.Aquarius Jan 21 - Feb 19Independent, cool and passionate allat the same time, you enjoy mildflirtations, but you’re loyal to yourclosest friends. Just as well – as otherswill be seeking your knowledge andexpertise over coming weeks. Pisces Feb 20 - Mar 20Life settles back to a less frenetic pace,but nothing is ever as it seems. Ignoreunnecessary task and concentrateonly on essentials. There is a powerfulaccent on business and money andLady Luck is on your side.A2U5Gwith someone who can’t keep a secret.Financially you’re luckier than most. Youcan look forward to bonuses, surprisesand rewards, all well deserved. Virgo Aug 24 - Sep 23You may wonder if someone meanswhat they say. Take things one step at atime in your private life and you willhave lots to celebrate, including newexperiences with an added wow factor– but make sure loose ends are tied.Libra Sep 24 - Oct 23Even though you may never know whya romance ended or get the apologyyou deserve, you are now starting tomove on with your life. At last you’re ina position to make those all importantdecisions about which direction youwant to go in next. Scorpio Oct 24 - Nov 22You’re enjoying being in charge and willamaze yourself with what youaccomplish. You have had a fewmental hoops and challenges toovercome lately, but doors are nowstarting to open. Your mind is razorsharp.Sagittarius Nov 23 - Dec 21Someone is making it obvious they areout to cause trouble, but Sagittariansare far too quick witted and fluent withwords to let anyone get the better ofAries Mar 21 - Apr 20Feelings may be running high. Newsregarding a close friend may come as ahuge surprise, but you are powerless tochange anything. An affair of the heartchanges direction and sudden twistsand turns throw you into a spin. Taurus Apr 21 - May 21A new hobby or interest could turn intoa money making venture. Give it yourbest shot - after all, what do you haveto lose? A special someone is starting topress all the right buttons too and youenjoy being the centre of their world. Gemini May 22 - June 21The prospect of travelling overseasexcites you. Ignore silly comments fromjealous rivals. They don’t have anythingelse better to do than gossip. Don’t siton a plan – get moving beforecomplications set in.Cancer Jun 22 - Jul 23Though things aren’t moving fastenough for you, new horizons areopening. A partner may be in for ashock because you’re changing yourmind about an arrangement. Suddenlywhat you have been settling for isn’tenough. Leo Jul 24 - Aug 23Events and comments boost your ego.Don’t discuss important arrangementsN2O1V84625391775164923892371854616937582427498615338542176951786439243819267569253748196 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYYourStarsAstrology by Linda Lancashirewww.lindalancashire.co.ukbroomsticks@lindalancashire.co.uk637194528918275643245863719756432981481759362392681475873916254129547836564328197096:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:59 Page 1ClassifiedIf you are getting married then this guide isyour must have accessory. 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Sarah’s material this tour focuses on her changing life,including giving up drinking fizzy drinks, getting a cat and even offering advice onhow to blend in at posh restaurants. We at Lincolnshire Today don’t need the advice(honest!) but we’ll be looking forward to this big name coming to the area!Lincolnshire TodayONLINENext month inLincolnshireTodayRelieve the autumnal gloom with ourNovember issue! There are features onScunthorpe and Boston as well as theusual mix of fashion, health and fitness,hair and beauty and dining features.We’ll also be reviewing everything thathas happened in the county as well asentering the dojo for some martial arts!It hits shelves in newsagents andsupermarkets across the county in lateOctober – and then is uploaded atwww.lincolnshiretoday.net!What’s been happening this month on the county’s top lifestyle website?That may be it for this month’s Lincolnshire Today, but don’t forget that before the Novemberissue, there’s plenty going on online. Log onto www.lincolnshiretoday.net for the latest in countynews and much more besides! If you haven’t been online in a while, here’s some of our favouritestories we’ve covered in the last few weeks!Cathedral is blooming great!The Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festivalwas a resounding success!Over 13,000 people attended theOlympic inspired “Dreams of Gold” FlowerFestival, with the 130 floral arrangementscelebrated the Olympic and ParalympicGames from their beginnings in ancientGreece to the modern day. Displaysincluded a running track in the chapterhouse and a swimming pool in the cloister, plus depictions of cycling, sailing andequestrian sports. Phil Hamlyn Williams, Chief Executive of Lincoln Cathedral says, “We werethrilled by the outcome of the Festival. The buzz in the Cathedral and out inBailgate area really brought a sense of summer excitement to the city. TheFlowers exhibits were inspirational and adorned wonderfully the delicate gothic ofthe building. To have welcomed over 13,000 visitors and reached our target of£100,000 for the Fabric Fund simply adds icing to the cake. Very many thanks toall who worked so hard and to Brewin Dolphin, the main sponsor of the Festival.” We look forward to next year’s and well done all from Lincolnshire Today!098:Layout 1 7/9/12 14:00 Page 1Regular Sales of Industrial Equipment, Fine Art & Antiques & Bankrupt StockGlobal Marketing Sales conducted online to a worldwide audience Sales of individual assets to entire property contents Onsite Sales & Nationwide CollectionsSurplus Stock & Spare Parts NEBOSH Qualified Factory Clearance SpecialistsProfessional Valuations • Insurance • Secured Lending • Sale of Business • Inheritance • Contents of Schools & AcademiesFree Weekly Antiques Valuation Clinics in Brigg & Scunthorpe To register for e-newsletters please contact us - sales@cjmasset.comFor current auctions see: www.bidspotter.co.uk and www.i-bidder.comCJM Asset Management, CJM Auction Centre, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RN01724 334411 OR 07970 126339 - paul.cooper@cjmasset.com www.cjmasset.com RICS Registered ValuersJoin Lincolnshire’s premier golf resort - Forest Pines Hotel and Golf ResortJoin between October and December 2012 and receive the following: MRLQLQJIHH UHGXFHGIURP JLIWYRXFKHUWRVSHQGLQWKHJROIVKRS$ZKROHKRVWRIPHPEHUEHQHÀWV-RLQRQDGD\PHPEHUVKLS 0RQGD\²)ULGD\ DQGSD\DVOLWWOHDV DGD\-RLQRQDGD\PHPEHUVKLSDQGSD\DVOLWWOHDV DGD\Forest Pines Hotel & Golf ResortNorth LincolnshireLimited memberships available(QTXLUHWRGD\DQGTXRWHLINCS TODAY7HO 01652 650 756(PDLO forestpinesgolf@QHotels.co.uk :HE www.golfatQHotels.co.ukTerms & conditions apply. 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