< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHIONMen’s fashion is currently going through a longtransitional phase. There’s plenty of trendsout there at the moment, but none of themare forcing themselves into the limelight justyet. If anything, I’d say there’s a real influence comingfrom historic styles, especially tailoring. It’s not just forsuits now, casual clothing is being tailored to theindividual, and the street is becoming more sartoriallysavvy. Your choices of clothing now will depend entirely onhow brave you are. For those who want to try somethingnew, try a pair of skinny or tapered cords. The texture andfabric stands out a treat and gives you that urbangentleman look. Brands such as Paul Smith, J Lindberg, G-Star and Pearly King have all done a great range of stylesand colours on cords.Speaking of colours, no man should be without a streakof burgundy in their wardrobe this season. It’s a perfectwinter colour, dark and rich, and sits well with prettymuch anything. There were spots of the colour aroundlast year, but I really expect it to take off this winter.Mustard yellow is another big colour this year, especiallyin trousers and cords. If you’re unsure what to mix it with,then you can’t go wrong with an oxford blue, it goes withpretty much anything. I’d try to continue the smart lookby wearing a crisp blue shirt. You can bring an element of tailoring into your lookwith a blazer. Single breasted with a single or doublebutton fastening will make a blazer more suited to casualwear. Woollen blazers with elbow patches are bang ontrend right now. Finish the smart look off with a pair of chunky Oxfordbrogues for a really classic look, the brogue has come backinto mainstream fashion in a big way, perhaps it’s theheritage or vintage trend. I’d personally recommend H byHudson who have a traditional style called Haskin, theycome in a range of colours and are great quality, andseriously comfy. If you’re not quite as adventurous, or don’t fancywearing cords, but still want to find something to replacethe chinos hat everyone seems to be wearing at theminute, then go back to old faithful denim. There aresome quirky denim brands around at the minute, offeringgreat quality denim with fashion driven cuts. Nudie jeansare one of our favourite denim brands at the moment.Based in Sweden, their jeans are made of 100% organiccotton and feel brilliant on. On some of their really darkraw washes, they recommend to not wash them for aminimum of six months heavy wear! This way, after theirfirst wash, your jeans will have fades and abrasions thatare completely unique to you.What’s really impressed me about fashion nowadays ishow much smarter it’s become. Chinos helped start offthe trend, but now it’s an achievable look with loads ofdifferent things! I think it’s great that you can walk downthe high street and see lads in shirts, blazers and shoes.That’s what fashion’s ultimately about – challengingperceptions and limitations to what you can wear, andgoing for something new. The best thing about this style though is the ease atwhich you can take the look a notch smarter. If you haveto look smarter for dinner or drinks, add a few accessories.Woollen ties by Barbour, or braces and bowties by Scotch& Soda add an extra touch of class. If you need to take thelook a touch more to the casual side, link your blazer witha pair of jeans and high top converse. This looks a touchmore edgy, but it goes a long way in showing how muchyou can get from one piece of clothing. AlphaMALERyan from Masdings tells us how to achieve that savvy debonair look.042-053:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:46 Page 911 Middlegate, Newark, NG24 1AG T: 01636 70 66 44www.masdings.com042-053:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:46 Page 10Ted BakerFor a smarter look, Ted Baker’s collection includestweed and wool jackets that celebrate Britain’sheritage, with steam train and pheasant inspiredprints and pheasant lapel pins. Slim and classic fitcoloured chinos remain important alongsidenewer, slim fit cords in rich rustic tones.52 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHION042-053:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:46 Page 11BarbourBarbour’s shirts and knits provide style andcomfort when the jacket comes off. Sweatersin merino and lambswool include crew and vneck models and cardigans. Keep it simple instorm grey or brighten up in pink, petrol or richred. Shirts prefer checks: tattersall and tartanand new this season are twill and cord trousers. Paul SmithThe mainline collection from Paul Smith drawsinspiration from the deep sea. Classic maritime stylesare reworked to create modern, elegant shapes. Thepalette is luxurious; the predominate colour of darkestnavy is matched with dark emeralds and browns,punctuated by contrasting panels of vivid neonyellow, orange and reflective scotchlite trims.Duck and CoverA strong knitwear season from Duck and Cover seesuneven, irregular streaky, marled yarn in cottons andwool. Pattern and surface interest evolves from finegauge through to the heavy winter gauges, with‘Guernsey’ and fairisle patterning madecontemporary. Shawl and wrap-over necklines andtoggle fastenings are key this season.Gieves & HawkesClean, sharp lines, with classic shades of greyand navy, are highlighted with spectrum blueand accessorised with colourful bold geometricties and pocket squares, producing a look that isclassic, sophisticated, modern and very British.MatiniqueStaying true to inspiration, Matinique’s collection has afitted look with a focus on that almost tailor-made fit,still keeping up the rougher edge. With an eye onblending the formal with the casual, the collection ismasculine and stylish.GANTAmerican Style is classic GANT at its best. Preppyautumn staples like corduroy pants, tweed blazersand great denim form the base of the collection.Navy, dark brown, beige and olive green are mixedwith brights such as golden yellow and pine greento make this theme pop!LINCOLNSHIRETODAY53FASHION042-053:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:46 Page 1254 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHEALTH & FITNESSYour body is a clever machine - you cannot outwit itwhen it comes to survival. When you under eat or overtrain you change your body’s chemistry. You could dothis unintentionally without even realising. If this is the casethen you will have low blood sugar levels, and your body willrelease hormones including adrenaline, cortisol and glucagonin an attempt to rectify this and raise blood sugar levels. Yourbody will also break down muscle in an attempt to providethe aminos it needs for regeneration. In the end you end upwith less muscle and less tone, a slower metabolism, makingyourself a fat storing machine. Thus your fat loss efforts stalland you don’t reach your body goal even with all your hardwork. This means the toned sexy body you were hoping for isnot going to happen.There are Metabolic Mayhem symptoms you can look outIs your body in MetabolicMAYHEM?Do you struggle to lose weight despite your bestefforts? Craving high sugar or high fat foods? Are youtired or wired? Struggle falling or staying asleep? Feellethargic? According to our fat loss specialist MartiSusanne, you could be going through metabolicmayhem. for, such as cravings for high sugar and fatty foods, insatiablehunger, irritability, low mood, tired but wired feelings andlight headedness. At best you’ll end up eating a little bit of stodge and atworst you’ll binge, so the best piece of advice I can offer isdon’t worry - this will only add to the stress. Once in the eye of such a storm, the only option you haveis to ride it out, go with the flow, get yourself a plan ofaction, keep to it consistently until your body rebalances andstarts to change. Once you start to notice changes you are ina better position to then tweak things to suit you and keepthat momentum building.This year I have found out more about this phenomenonand have heard stories, particularly women going throughsimilar experiences. In my own scenario I gained 20lbsgradually over ten weeks, which is nothing in comparison toone story from a male natural bodybuilder, who gained 20lbsin just one week – crazy!The savage consequences physically and mentally can leaveyou feeling depressed, fed up and often isolated if you don’thave people that understand to talk to. Many people enter Metabolic Mayhem without realising –obese or overweight people are often those who have triedevery diet going, usually including some form of calorierestricted diet. It is this group of people I reach out to as theyget more perturbed and frustrated each time they try and failto change how they look with the latest best diet program.Even outwardly thin looking people go through MetabolicMayhem. If you have dieted hard for a while or smashed thecardio and hard weights consistently for weeks on end, withno rest periods or recovery strategies and have any of thesymptoms I have mentioned, and find that despite your bestefforts your body is not changing there is some form ofMetabolic Mayhem going on.Next month, read Marti’s tipsfor avoiding metabolicmayhem, but in the meantimefor advice, email Marti oncontactme@martisusanne.com054:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:46 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY55HAIR & BEAUTYThe trend for cosmetic procedureshas exploded in recent years as allof us want to look fabulous!However, this doesn’t necessarily meangoing under the surgeon’s knife andmore and more clinics and salonsthroughout Lincolnshire are offeringnon-surgical beauty procedures.Laser treatments, such as peels, hairremoval and teeth whitening, arebecoming increasingly popular andmany of us are tapping into thismarket, as treatments become moreavailable and increasingly affordable.Treatments to improve theappearance of fine lines and wrinklesare high on the list of many women’spriorities, as the quest for eternal youthgoes on! Microdermabrasion is one suchtreatment which is fast becoming thequick fix to looking good!Microdermabrasion is used to improvethe appearance of the skin, leaving itwith a healthy, youthful glow. Thisnon-surgical procedure not onlyimproves the texture of the skin, itminimises uneven pigmentation andsun damage, as well as unblockingpores. A specialist machine is used toremove the outer layer of dull, deadskin. Underneath, plumper skin cellsare revealed, resulting in a moreradiant appearance. Many salons inLincolnshire offer this treatment,which is non-invasive and has provenresults, particularly if a course ofsessions are booked, as regulartreatments are essential if you want toachieve and maintain that all-important youthful glow!But why are so many of us indulgingin quick-fix beauty treatments?Hannah Grainger from The BritishAssociation of Beauty Therapists andBe beautiful!The media has fuelled the trend for looking good…every magazine you read, every reality show you watch and everyfront cover story staring back at you from the newsagents’ shelves features a celebrity with flawless skin, perfectlyshaped brows and a wrinkle-free face! But is it just airbrushing or do these women look this perfect all the time?Cosmetologists, explains: “Manywomen are turning to non-surgicalcosmetic procedures as a non-invasivealternative. Often convenient andquick, it is claimed that you can evenhave a new look by the end of yourlunch break. Recovery time isminimal, so no taking weeks off workusing valuable holiday time and goingout incognito just to pop to the shops.The awareness of the benefits of ‘laser’in particular is on the rise. From skinrejuvenation, to hair and tattooremoval, ‘laser’ can rectify a multitudeof sins.”Whichever beauty treatment youselect, always ensure that youundergo a consultation first. Visit aqualified professional and opt for aclinic or salon with proven results.Good luck in your quest for lookingfabulous!055:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:06 Page 156 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNSHIRE LEGENDSThe Woodcocks, near to BurtonWaters is built on the site ofseveral workers cottages, theremains of which can still be seenwithin the pub itself. Lord Monson ofBurton had his stables there and the sitewas the starting point for the BurtonHunt in days gone by. Many storiesrelating to the site have abounded andeven current staff at the pub say theydon’t like to be left alone in the kitchen.So, following the busy Friday nightcrowds leaving the venue, we joined agroup of around thirty people and DIParanormal for a night of investigationinto the unseen. After a briefintroduction to the team, whichincludes a medium and a team ofinvestigators, we found out that wewere to be split into groups.We joined an investigator calledFayth and we began in one of the pub’scorners, a place where the team haveexperienced activity before. The firstactivity, following a short ‘grounding’to keep us all safe, was a humanpendulum. This consists of a grouplinking hands with a pair in themiddle, whose eyes are closed. Theinvestigators appealed to any spirits toshow themselves by pushing or pullingon either of the two volunteers, who inturn were holding hands. There wassoon activity that provided someentertainment as we came across aspirit who we found out was called‘Elisabeth’, but preferred to be called‘Lillybet’. At times, the volunteersreported feeling extremely cold orfeeling the push physically. Following this was a take ontraditional glass divination, a shotglass, placed upside down on the table,had a finger from each person in thegroup placed on top and after a periodof nothing at all, due apparently to itbeing the spirit of a child, the glassshot across the table to everyone’ssurprise and ended up on the floor.This was the first sign of activity thatmost people were impressed by. Beingsomewhat of a sceptic, I kept an openmind and still can’t explain themovement, so who knows, maybespirits were at play…We moved next to the cellar of thepub. Dark, cold and silent it provided agreat place to try the Ouija board outand also to use a radio scanner to tryand track down voices in the ether. Ihad hold of the radio scanner and inbetween blasts of radio, a bit of jazzhere, a pop song the next, there werewhat sounded like impassioned voices,disconnected and distant. Duringcontacting a spirit that we found wasscared and ‘unhappy’ according theOuija board, one of the group thoughtthey could hear the word ‘don’t’coming through the radio. Thisunsettled a number of the group, butfurther interactions found spirits in amore jovial mood.A session with the group’s mediumwhere he became ’possessed’ revealed aspirit that made eye contact with meand one of the investigators in anunsettling way, saying his name wasPercy and he lived during the 16thcentury. He seemed confused andfrustrated and proclaimed Dina, one ofthe investigators to be a witch. Hespoke to Fayth and said he wanted tomove on, which the team graduallycomplied with, bringing the mediumback to the room to an audibleoutward breath from everyone present.Look into this kind of evening if youare up for a fright or want somesupernatural entertainment, you won’tbe disappointed. Just remember to staygrounded, you wouldn’t want to bespirited away would you?Spooky goings onAs Halloween approaches, we got into the spooky spirit by joining DI Paranormal as they heldone of their regular paranormal nights at The Woodcocks, just outside of Lincoln.056:Layout 1 7/9/12 12:07 Page 1HISTORYin the airLINCOLNSHIRETODAY57WOODHALL SPASitting in the wolds, the villageof Woodhall Spa is oftenthought of as one of the mostbeautiful in the county. Beingone of the most popular holidayresorts in the county not on the coast,it lies in a wooded area close enoughto Lincoln not to be remote but acts asa haven of calm. Its wide streets andopulent hotels and shops give a grandlook to its surroundings, but taking alittle look under its surface reveals allsorts of interesting facts. Not least there’s the Petwood Hotel,established in 1933,it’s most famoususe has been in wartime history. Usedduring the Second World War, it wasused as the Officers Mess for the 617Woodhall Spa is a place where time has stood still, but that doesn’t mean it’s amuseum. Rather it’s a place proud of its heritage and unique offering.The Petwood Hotel has a rich history but thesedays makes an excellent backdrop for weddingsPHOTO: WWW.JAMESRITSON.CO.UK58 Squadron. Requisitioned by the RAF in1942, officers of 97 and 619 Squadronswere based at the Petwood. When itwas decided that the 617 ‘DambustersSquadron’ should be made into aspecial duties squadron which wouldwork in isolation and secrecy,Woodhall airfield was selected as theoperational base. 619 Squadron wasmoved out of the Petwood and 617Squadron was moved in. For Officersat war, the Petwood was fondlyremembered as a ‘splendid place’remote from battle.Today, the Squadron Bar hosts arange of memorabilia and tributes toGuy Gibson VC, Leonard Cheshire VCand their Officers. A memorial ‘wall’stands pride of place at the village’scrossroads to commemorate the fallen,which acts as a permanent reminderto both the residents of the town andvisitors alike.The village now boasts an increasingamount of holiday accommodation,including one of the village’s jewels,Jubilee Park. The park has always hadan outdoor swimming pool whichdraws people from across the county,but this year it has undergone arefurbishment, meaning an addedwater feature as well as work carriedout on the large pool and smallerpaddling pool. With the circus coming057-059:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:48 Page 158 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWOODHALL SPAto the park from Wednesday 3rd to Sunday 7th Octoberas well, it’s going to start to become an even moreappealing place to be!Thanks to the amount of tourists Woodhall Spa iscurrently enjoying, the main reason most people come tothe village is thriving. The Kinema in the Woods is acinema that started out as a sports and entertainmentpavilion, but has been a cinema since 1922. Havingrecently celebrated its 90th anniversary with an openweekend, we spoke to manager Phillip Jones about whatis happening.“We had a great open weekend for the 90thanniversary,” he says. “More than we were expectingtoo!”The open weekend included both of the Kinema’sauditoriums being open and demonstrations of vintageprojectors and cinema equipment being demonstrated aswell as a guided tour of this curious and captivating place.Showing the latest blockbusters every day, as well as theodd special event, the Kinema has enjoyed a greatsummer.“We actually had a great January and February this yeartoo,” says Phillip. “Thanks to some big releases like WarHorse and the like, we had a lot of people down in thatquiet period.”Having held a midnight showing for the final HarryPotter film in the series, plans are afoot to open in thenight for the final Twilight film too. This makes for anatmospheric night out and features music being playedon the main screen’s very own Compton Kinesta organ. 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We now supply all types of wood and Luxury Vinyl Flooring.Established for over 11 years in WoodhallSpa but have over 40 years in the industry.- We cover the whole of Lincolnshire- Family run business- In-house fitting team- Prompt service on all products- Free measuring and estimating service with no obligationWe are now stockists of Sherborne Furniture.Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pmClosed Mondays, Sundays by appointment.Own Car Park for convenient free parking.The countyʼs largest stockists of Stihl machinesEstablished over 45 yearsSALES - SERVICE - PARTSCall us today on01526 388281or visit ourwebsitewww.charles-h-hill.co.ukMoor Lane, Horsington, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 5HHSTIHL Cordless Power SystemMobile. Silent. Powerful. Typical STIHL.They have arrived! Cordless powerhouses from STIHL designed to operate innoise-sensive areas as well as around the house and garden. The new 36 Vcordless machines combine innovave motor and baery technology withfirst-class machine engineering to produce a brushless, electronically controlled electric motor (EC). The power fromthe lithium-ion baery packs is opmised toachieve a high degree of efficiency and enhancethe performance of the machine. The powerfullithium-ion baery pack is compable with allother STIHL cordless machines.057-059:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:48 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY59WOODHALL SPAFor the Harry Potter screening, the Kinema’s residentorganist Alan Underwood played music from the filmseries as a special salute to the fans in the audience. Theorgan was installed in 1987 by James Green and it featuresan ornate lacquered red and gold console with aneighteenth century oriental design. The second screen atthe Kinema, although smaller, features a 92-seat designthat boasts rural artwork in a trompe l’oiel style painted byartist Murray Hubrick. It makes for a grand and comfortingatmosphere to watch the latest films and really puts paidto the idea that the tradition of going to the cinema isdead. Arm yourself with popcorn and a fizzy drink on aSaturday night and with the organ being played during theinterval, you’ll be taken back to when the cinema was anoccasion, rather than an uncomfortable, facelessexperience that multiplexes have created in recent decades.Keeping the retro theme going, this year saw anothersuccessful hosting of the village’s 1940s Festival. Takingplace in August next year, this July’s event was a triumph,including flypasts by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight,a 40s-themed street party and tea dance at St Peter’s Halland a vast variety of classic, restored and ex-militaryvehicles in the Woodhall Spa Hotel grounds. There wasalso a flower festival, double decker bus rides to ThorpeCamp Aviation Museum and a host of other events too. It was a chance for the village to dress up and losethemselves in the history of the place and next year’s looksset to be even bigger, run by a group of enthusedvolunteers, it promises to be a must-attend event in one ofthe county’s most curious villages. 1: Woodhall Spa’s wide streets meanan al fresco cuppa is never a problem 2: The main screen at the Kinema inthe Woods is a hark back to thegolden age of cinema.3: The vintage theme at the Kinema isreflected in its inventive décor, such asthis art deco lamp in the auditorium4: The art deco theme continuesinside screen two 5: The Compton Kinesta organ risesout of a pit in the stage in front of thescreen during intervals and is playedby the Kinema’s resident organist AlanUnderwoodPETER SCOTT1 The Broadway Woodhall Spa01526 353935 Open 7 days12345057-059:Layout 1 7/9/12 13:48 Page 3Next >