£2.95 OCTOBER 2014£2.95 OCTOBER 2014THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMA betterqualityof lifeWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25+ years young25+ years youngLincolnshireheritageDining AwardsHomeinspirationFabulousfashionA betterqualityof lifeLincolnshireheritageDining AwardsHomeinspirationFabulousfashion001:Layout 1 12/9/14 14:18 Page 1How well do you KNOW YOUR SKIN?Did you love the sun when you were younger?Do you spend a lot of time outdoors, for work or leisure?Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause permanent damage to your skin cells. This can result in a condition known as solar keratosis (also known as SK) which is defined as rough or scaly skin patches that develop where the skin has been unprotected in the sun over time. Solar keratosis may be pre-cancerous but also may disappear on its own or stay the same. It is not possible to tell whether a patch may become cancerous, which is why it’s highly important that you check your skin regularly for changes. If a patch is large, growing rapidly, red or bleeding see your doctor immediately.It is important to check for the key signs of sun damage by performing regular skin checks. Solar keratosis is not always easy to see, so it is important both to look and feel for any changes, especially if an area of your skin feels a bit like sandpaper. Remember to check your partner’s skin and ask them to check yours too!www.KnowYourSkin.co.ukTo find out more information on solar keratosis and how to check your skin, visitwww.KnowYourSkin.co.uk/lincolnshireIf you are worried about any changes to your skin, ask your GP to check them out.2013a/00007 July 2014@SkinCheck #KnowYourSkinThe ‘Know Your Skin’ campaign is fully funded and owned by LEO Pharma.Coming soon to Burton WatersFor more informationabout our new carehome and the careservices we’ll provide,please give me a call:01522 848 747General ManagerPark Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD In response to growing demand for our first-classcare services, we’re proud to announce the openingof a new Barchester care home in Burton Waters.Tennyson Wharf, which opensin January 2015, is a purpose-built care home offering professional,personalised care with a range of services andfacilities to suit all needs, including:Helen WilsonNursing care • Residential careDementia care • Respite breaksActivities programme • Delicious menusStunning NewCare HomeShow Suites open from 18th October. Why not pop in and take a tour?www.barchester.com002:Layout 1 25/9/14 10:37 Page 1The magazine that caresWE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place thanwe found itLincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentallyresponsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that ourcustomers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of.Community -From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘goodneighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, throughfinancial support of local causes and charities. Environment -Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and naturalresources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Another year seems to be, flying by and more quickly than any of usdare to admit. As we enter October, there’s a temptation for ourthoughts to turn toward winter, darker nights and of courseChristmas… but shouldn’t we be celebrating all that is great aboutautumn in the county rather than wishing our time away? True, the seasons are changing - but seasons are something thatmakes living in Lincolnshire so special - there’s something awesomeabout the earlier sunsets, autumnal colours all around us and even the first touch offrost. These little signs are things that we can all too easily take for granted - so, farfrom seeing it as the year coming to a close, we take a closer look at what’s greatabout October.For those who enjoy getting out and about we’ve yet another great Lincolnshirewalk and more spectacular shots from our resident wildlife expert. We also revealwhich of Lincolnshire eateries made the grade in our Deliciously Lincolnshire awardsand we’ve plenty of suggestions for ways to burn off a few calories this month. Shopaholics will love our fashion pages and, as October is Breast CancerAwareness month we’ve got that covered, too. Almost all of us know someoneclose to us who has suffered cancer so it’s truly heart-warming to see so muchprogress being made into the cures and treatments for this terrible disease. Weapplaud all those who have donated, or arranged events, as without you theprogress we have seen just wouldn’t have been possible.We hope you enjoy our latest offerings and don’t forget you don’t have to wait anentire month to enjoy your favourite read, as you can visit us online atwww.lincolnshiretoday.net.Good reading, as alwaysSteve FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netEditor:Steve FisherJournalists:Steve Williams, Mike Shields, Michael Fisher, Stuart PearceySales Director: Teri CooperSales Manager: Angela CooperSales: Marie RuddAccounts: Angela Sharman,John DownesCirculations: Dawn CookDesign & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark Casson, Rachel GreenAdvertising: 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. No part of this publication may bereproduced, transmitted, photocopied, recorded orotherwise without express permission of the copyright holder,for which application should be addressed first to thepublisher. While every reasonable care is taken, neither thepublisher nor its participating agents accept liability for lossor damage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives orother material of whatever nature submitted to thispublication. The views expressed in this publication are notnecessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. Byrecycling magazines, you can help reducewaste and add to the 5.5 million tonnes ofpaper already recycled by the UK paperindustry each year. Before you recycle yourmagazine, please ensure you remove allplastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. Ifyou are unable to participate in a recyclingscheme, then why not pass your magazineonto a local hospital or charity?WelcomeFRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTP://AIRPOWERART.CO.UK03:Layout 1 12/9/14 14:26 Page 1A great night outAdd some sparkle to the darker nights withplenty of inspiration in our pages39 The best of the bestHas your favourite venue been honoured inour distinguished dining awards?60 Prints charmingPatterns and prints offer some sparkle thisautumn as our fashion pages illustrate71 Let there be lightAdd glamour and interest to your look whilethe weather’s doing its worst98 What’s on in LincolnshireFind out what’s going on around the county102 It’s beginning to look a lot like...There’s not long to go to the big day – buthelp is at handFeatures6 This month in LincolnshireWhat’s been going on in the county?24 Everything to everyoneWe meet Peter Segasby in the beautifulvillage of Branston and marvel at hisincredible talent for art32 Exploring Lincolnshire on footWold Newton and Hawerby34 The best of both worldsScunthorpe and Ashby offer something to suitevery taste74 A fitness revolutionWe take a look at CrossFit, an exciting newway to shape upOCTOBER 2014Contents601430004-005:Layout 1 15/9/14 08:51 Page 176 Help is at handOctober is Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth and across the county there’splenty going on80 Historic day in Lincolnshire’s skiesA poignant and moving eventcommemorated the county’s militaryhistory82 Wear your wedding dress again!Why Lincolnshire ladies raided theirwardrobes to raise cash for charity83 Fun fore allInspired by the Ryder Cup? Get into golf inLincolnshire86 Country DiaryOur wildlife correspondent is out andabout in the county88 Equine excitementMore news for you and your horse90 Get into top gearWe hit the road with some of the latestvehicles to hit the showroomsDesirable homes14 Ideal and idyllicWe get away from it all with a beautifulhome in the village of Elsham18 From the floorboards upWe’ve got advice and inspiration if you’relooking to spruce up your surroundings26 Bringing the past aliveThe Ragged Robin bring colour anddelight to the Lincolnshire Wolds30 Autumnal feelAs autumn casts its colours across ourcounty, our garden expert passes on hisadvice98398394004-005:Layout 1 15/9/14 08:51 Page 2Lincolnshire racing driver Jack Harvey ended his firstseason in the American Indy Lights with a perfect raceweekend, securing two pole positions and two wins atthe Sonoma Raceway. His dominance saw theBassingham driver claim second in the Indy LightsChampionship in only his first season of racing in theStates.The double win took Jack’s total number of wins forthe 2014 season to five. Jack’s dominant run of results saw him end the season tied on points with Gabby Chaves. The two drivers were alsotied on number of race wins, so the Championship came down to number of second place finishes which Chaves just clinched.Jack says, “Sunday was easily the most bittersweet day of my racing career! We had the perfect weekend with two pole positions and tworace wins, but to miss out on the Championship by such a tiny margin is gutting. However, it has still been the most unbelievable season.”LATEST NEWSVolunteers joinforces to fight flytippingMore than a tonne offly tipping was collectedfrom the Monks Roadarea of Lincoln during acommunity clean upevent. More than fortyresidents, cadets,councillors and officersjoined forces to pick updumped items includingmattresses, a printerand even a footballtable.Wendy Taylor, resident and member of community groupAction LN2, says, “I thought Let’s Get Picking was a hugesuccess and hopefully the event has raised even more awarenessof the problems of fly-tipping and litter in the area. Action LN2will continue to organise these regular events and we would liketo thank all the volunteers who supported us on the day.”Sam Barstow, Public Protection and Anti-Social BehaviourService Manager at the city council, says, “We had a greatturnout, being joined by residents, cadets and Lincolnshire Fireand Rescue Service as well. Together we collected more than atonne of rubbish and distributed a thousand leaflets containinginformation on where waste can be disposed of legally.”Kicking offwith a new kitTeams in the Mid-Lincs YouthLeague were rewarded this summer –not just for their place in the leaguetable but for their sporting behaviour. The league is sponsored byLincolnshire Co-op who also sponsorsthe organisation’s annualsportsmanship award, given to theteams who conducted themselvesbest on the sports field. As well as atrophy, Lincolnshire Co-op alsodonates a brand new kit to the teamswho win.Vance Tunnicliffe managesthe Ruston Under-9s team, oneof last season’s winners. He saysthat the new strips are a realtreat for his players. “When thekit was presented to them atthe start of the season it waslike watching them open theirpresents on Christmas morning!“We constantly remind themthat we are not interested in thenumber of goals that are scoredor conceded, but how theyconduct themselves and showrespect for the opposition.”Second place inIndy Lights forJack Harvey006-007:Layout 1 15/9/14 10:33 Page 1New exhibition a walk in the parkThe Natural World Centre’s latest exhibition isproving popular with visitors. ‘A Walk in the Park’ has been created bythe Dodeka Designers. Inspired by theflora and fauna found in Clumber Park,this exhibition focuses around fungi,insects and landscape studies,reflecting the changing seasons.The location was chosen as theirinspiration as there are manyrich colours and forms ofplants, trees and wildlifefound within the park. ‘AWalk in the Park’ will beopen until Monday 29thSeptember.In October, ‘Ebb and Flow’ is atouring exhibition inspired by marsh and freshwaterlandscapes and the wildlife found living at Beckingham’s RSPBsite. This is a collective exhibition that explores bothconceptual and traditional responses and methods and willopen to the public on Sunday 5th October.LATEST NEWSMayor raisesmoney for MNDAA cheque withmoney raised fromthe last civic year hasbeen presented to theLincolnshire branch of theMotor Neurone DiseaseAssociation.Councillor Patrick Vaughan,who represents Glebe ward,raised £14,646.06 for thecharity throughout hisMayoral term of office withadventures such as a tandemskydive from 14,500 feet and a flash mob which brought High Street to astandstill on a busy Saturday afternoon.He says, “It was an honour and privilege to be the 807th Mayor of Lincolnwith so many highlights, including the skydive and flash mob to meeting somany people from the community who help to make the city such a greatplace. To raise such a fantastic amount of money for a very worthycharity really tops the memories from the year off.”Rob Biggs, from the Lincolnshire branch of the MNDA, says,“Councillor Vaughan’s fantastic fundraising will helpprovide much-needed equipment and supportfor those with MND living inLincolnshire.”Lincoln park awardedGreen Flag for tenth yearTwo ofLincoln’s parkshave beenrecognised onceagain by theprestigiousGreen Flagaward scheme.The Arboretum iscelebratingreceiving theaward for thetenth time, whileHartsholmeCountry Park has been named as one of the best parks in England andWales for the seventh year in a row.Linked with the Keep Britain Tidy campaign, the Green Flag Award is thenational award for parks and green spaces. To win the award, green spacesmust be judged as welcoming, safe and well maintained with stronginvolvement from their local communities.Caroline Bird, Community Services Manager at the city council, says,“People in Lincoln are very passionate about their parks and green spacesand we’re committed to maintaining and improving them. HartsholmeCountry Park and the Arboretum are two of our most popular parks andwe’re proud they continue to be awarded the Green Flag.”Come toTattershall Castle’sChristmas MarketAfter over 2300 visitors attended the spectacular eventat Tattershall Castle last year, its fourth Christmas Marketlooks set to be even better – held on Saturday 15th andSunday 16th November from 11am to 4pm. There will be over forty stalls spread both in a largemarquee erected in the Castle grounds and within theCastle itself, all selling a wide variety of crafts and localproduce. Once again, the emphasis will be on local crafts. Lastyear this was greatly appreciated by visitors, who weredelighted by the diversity, ranging from artisan breads andtoys to scented candles and Christmas decorations.In order for everybody to enjoy this traditional shoppingexperience, there’ll be no admission fee all weekend. Sowhy not grab a mince pie, slurp some mulled wine andfind some unique presents all in the grounds of a 15thcentury brick Castle? Visitwww.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall-castle for moreinformation.006-007:Layout 1 15/9/14 10:33 Page 2Hedging our betsDear Lincolnshire Today,Why is it that farmers across the county seem todelight in cutting back hedges so severely? Are weso obsessed with neatness that our countryside nowneeds to have manicured hedges and boundaries? No body seems to give a second thought aboutthe poor wildlife that this affects.Surely farmers should be more sympathetic asthey need the wildlife to help pollenate their cropsand to get rid of pests, so if they carry on like thiswe’ll all be eating genetically modified rubbish asthat’s the only stuff that’ll grow.Yours frustratingly,J WatsonBostonReaders’lettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issuesyou would like us to cover, do get in touch.Mistaken identity?Dear Lincolnshire Today, I had to share with you a conversation with mydear wife who I now assume must have been bornin Essex.Over breakfast the other morning she proffered -“What a shame that Richard Attenborough haspassed away - he was such a lovely man and I usedto love his husky voice when he was close up withwildlife.“ Honestly, I nearly choked on my branmuffin before saying, well, at least you still haveLincolnshire Today’s wildlife expert….Bless her and here’s me who can’t tell a rabbitfrom a ferret! J Sutson LincolnPICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wine.We’d love to hear from you: Lincolnshire Today, Armstrong House,Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE. Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk We reserve the right to edit published lettersKeep on truckingDear Lincolnshire Today,I can’t believe the proposed legislation for tractor driversto allow speeds of 25mph. Clearly these Westminsterbuffoons haven’t seen young lads with one hand attachedto their mobile phones, but that aside, why does theultimate off-road vehicle even have to travel on roads?Surely, they could drive on the other side of the hedgerather than our narrow roads and towns and cities?S WilkinsonGranthamPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MARK WILLIAM RICHARDSONHoliday madnessDear Lincolnshire Today,With reference to your last Editor’s welcome I read, while we’ve had agreat summer, most of it has been enjoyed from the office as all too manyweekends and bank holidays have taken a turn for the worse!To fix this annoying problem, my idea is that we all insert an extra day in theweek so weekends are staggered - and perhaps we could cancel bank holidaysaltogether - except for the religious ones of course. The remainder could thenbe amassed by workers and taken at their discretion as extra holidays.At least this would stop the disruption caused by refuse collections beingpostponed, postal collections and deliveries being cancelled and the stress oftrying to get your work done in shorter working weeks! Or am I mad?N GradyGrimsthorpePICKOF THEMONTH008:Layout 1 12/9/14 14:27 Page 1009:Layout 1 12/9/14 14:19 Page 1Next >