£2.95 OCTOBER 2015£2.95 OCTOBER 2015THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25+ years young25+ years youngDeliciouslyLincolnshireDining AwardsHomes andgardensCountymotoringWonderfulwildlifeDeliciouslyLincolnshireDining AwardsHomes andgardensCountymotoringWonderfulwildlifeA flavour ofLincolnshireA flavour ofLincolnshire01_Layout 1 14/09/2015 12:29 Page 16ɈLYZLUK:\UKH`[O6J[VILYVY^OPSZ[Z[VJRZSHZ[ www.oldrids.co.ukUpholstery • Dining • Beds • Bedrooms • Technology • Homewares • Fashion:[VYLZPU)VZ[VU.YHU[OHT3PUJVSU.HPUZIVYV\NOUpholstery • Dining • Beds • Bedrooms • Technology • Homewares • FashionSaturday 19th September to Sunday 18th October 20157YVK\J[ZOV^UUV[[VZJHSLwww.lincolnshireecho.co.ukThe Bailgate is a stunning area of Lincoln, with its world class heritage and jaw dropping architecture making the perfect backdrop for those all important photographs.WEDDING FAYREWhite Hart Hotel | Judges Lodgings The Lincoln Hotel | Charlotte House @BailgateWeddingBailgateWeddingFayreWEDDING FASHIONSHOW12:30PM & 2:30PMSUNDAY 11TH OCT 2015 11AM - 4PMwww.bailgateweddingfayre.co.uk02_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:19 Page 1October is a strange month it seems. The children have justgone back to school, university students in Lincoln have calmeddown from their initial fresher’s nights out and binging – and arenow getting stuck into their work. And yet, we dare not plan anybig events or do anything, because there is something altogethermore terrifying on the horizon.Christmas.Is it that time already? Thankfully, no. But it certainly is coming a lot fasterthan anyone expected it to, and if you haven’t put some thought into whatthe family will be doing then now is certainly the time to start. In this month’s issue of Lincolnshire Today we’re not worrying too muchabout Christmas however, because we’ve got our annual dining awards tocover! Scrumptious food, excellent service and fantastic atmospheres wereall on the menu for us this month, and we will be bringing our favourites toyou later in the magazine. We hope you’ll not take our word for it though,and instead go and try them out for yourselves, because really – their fooddoes speak for itself. Beyond that we’ve got our wildlife feature returning with a focus on deer,garden advice from our resident expert and all the latest fashions comingout for Autumn. Not to mention, a feature on how to revitalise and renovateyour house - for those who don’t want to move away from the home theylove. We hope you enjoy our latest offerings and don’t forget you don’t have towait an entire month to enjoy your favourite read, as you can visit us onlineat www.lincolnshiretoday.net.Enjoy. Steve FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netEditor:Steve FisherJournalists:Michael Fisher, Stuart Pearcey, Dominic CuthbertSales Director: Angela CooperAccounts & 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. 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 SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LEICHEROLIVERMORE WAYS TO READLINCOLNSHIRE TODAYLog onto www.lincolnshiretoday.net03_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:19 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?11 COUNTRY COURT CARE Changing perceptions of design in Care Homes12 JOCASTA’S GROUPOrganising any event or special occasionanywhere from a small dinner party to awedding for up to 500 guests?28EXPLORING LINCOLNSHIRE ON FOOTHugh Marrows shows us another great walk -Tattershall to Woodhall Spa30LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFESeen on spindly legs and encumbered withantlers, the fallow deer strikes a pose bothcomical and cute32THE BEST OF AUTUMNAutumn is now firmly in effect and as the daysget colder on their journey towards the wintermonths, it’s time for us to look at what is hittingthe catwalk, and soon, our own Lincolnshirestreets42DON’T FADE INTO AUTUMN The fading memories of summer fun combinewith the fading colours of nature can makeautumn something of a drab period. Yet thisdoesn’t have to be the case and a subtle hint ofcolour or shine can ensure you add a touch ofsparkle44YOU CAN’T EXERCISE AWAY A BAD DIETA bad diet will only hinder your exercise regime.So, how can you strike a balance between reachingyour fitness goals and striking the right balance?46BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTHOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month andthere are loads of ways in which you can join into raise money and attention48TIS THE SEASON?It might be the last thing on our minds, butChristmas is coming, and if you want to attendany of the big events around the county – thennow’s the time to start planning it51DELICIOUSLY LINCOLNSHIRE DINING AWARDSThe Lincolnshire Today team have been visitingdining establishments across the county to pickthe very best for this year’s Dining AwardscontentsOCTOBER3232AUTUMN IS NOW FIRMLY IN EFFECT AND AS THEDAYS GET COLDER ON THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDSTHE WINTER MONTHS, IT’S TIME FOR US TO LOOKAT WHAT IS HITTING THE CATWALK, AND SOON,OUR OWN LINCOLNSHIRE STREETS. 04-05_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:50 Page 15151THE LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY TEAM HAVE BEENVISITING DINING ESTABLISHMENTS ACROSSTHE COUNTY TO PICK THE VERY BEST FOR THISYEAR’S DINING AWARDS66PASS OR FAIL?So you’ve found your perfect horse and thenext question is “Do I get him vetted?” Mostpeople do, but is it always worthwhile? 68COUNTY MOTORING• Top green cars• Mitsubishi L200• Rimmer Bros• Aston Martin DB9 GT76WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on inLincolnshire, here’s a sample of what’shappening in the county this month. Desirablehomes16LOVE WHERE YOU LIVEMore and more people are looking to redeveloprather than relocate – and smart design canhelp revitalise your home20UNDERSTANDING UPCYCLINGSustainability is more of a hot topic, butupcycling is about much more than simplybeing thrifty22GETTING THE MOST OUT OF AUTUMNHow planning for summer now will pay off intime and money come summer24FINDING SANCTUARYThis month we visit a reader’s garden thatshows that you don’t need acres of space tocreate a worthwhile resultSocial scenes27 STEAMPUNK FESTIVALFor the seventh year running, Lincoln washome to the internationally renownedsteampunk festival79 A BLOOMING FANTASTIC BALLKind-hearted Kelly Bloom invited a host ofguests into the grounds of his house in Askhamfor his annual ball to raise funds to research tobattle Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and the BluebellWood Children’s Hospice04-05_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:51 Page 2Chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co has leased a unit in St Benedict’s Square to Nick Metcalfe, who is about to launchIntraderma – a high tech clinic specialising in oxygen facials. Nick has teamed-up with Australian-brand Intraceuticals, which introduced the oxygen facial to the UK back in 2003. This typeof treatment and its range of complementary creams have grown in popularity in the years since. The treatment, which is also commonly used in spas and plastic surgeries, uses pressurised oxygen to deliver serums and otheractive products deep into the skin. A special cream is used at home in conjuncture with the method. Nick commented: “I wanted to offer people in the Lincoln area something new and the premises I’ve taken in St Benedict’sSquare are ideal because they are so central, and will attract passing footfall too.” The new salon opens early September.LATEST NEWSSupport for dementiasufferers in Lincolnshire Dementia is one of the growing concerns facing thepopulation, but with an increase in those diagnosed comes asurge of empathy, understanding and services available. Butthe illness still carries a weight of taboo, and many people areleft in the dark. From October this year, Dementia Family Support Service willbe available to Lincolnshire residents for three years, following atendering process by the Lincolnshire County Council. The Alzheimer’s Society charity is being funded by LincolnshireCounty Council and will offer a range of information and adviceto help sufferers of dementia and their families. It will alsorecommend other local beneficial organisations. Councillor Patricia Bradwell, executive member for AdultCare, comments: “It’s important that people with dementiaand their families don’t feel like they’re on their own. That’swhy we have funded The Dementia Family Support Service.” Funding is raisingLincoln’s profile as acultural destination Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln were awarded just under £300,000 for acultural destinations project in March 2014 by the Arts Council England.£100,000 has since been allocated to support a wide range of events –including the annual Steampunk Festival - which will encourage hundredsof extra victors to the area, and enhance its cultural appeal. The full funding amount has to be spent over a three year period. Thismeans that more money will be made available to organisations andprojects which will help to strengthen the cultural calendar of events in2016. Brian Ashley, Director Nottingham, Arts Council England, said: “Weknow that art and culture are amongst the top reasons tourists visit theUK and we’ve already seen some of the great things that can happenwhen the arts, culture and tourism sectors join forces.” Hi-techtouch forLincoln06-07_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:53 Page 1North Lincolnshire venue seesSSE supportA proposed development for a NorthLincolnshire arts venue has been given aboost from SSE’s SustainableDevelopment Community Fund. The company - which operatesKeadby Wind Farm - has awarded agrant of more than £20,000 toRopery Hall, in Barton-upon-Humber. The sum was more thandouble the current funding forthe development, and representsthe company’s commitment tolocal communities and strategicprojects in regions where it operates. Liz Bennet, Managing Director at The Ropewalk,commented: “The grant has been earmarked to go towardsnew seating, staging, lighting and sound equipment for RoperyHall and will make a real difference both to the experienceenjoyed by our audience but also those working back stage onlighting and sound. “This may seem like a tall order, but that didn’t stop us in 1999when we took over the Ropewalk as a derelict shed and again in 2005when we completed renovations for the remaining four-fifths of thebuilding.” Complexitiesof tax for theequine industryFollowing recent actions by HMRC, including a recent decision concerningVAT and livery services, the equine industry could be excused for thinkingthey are under attack. Equine specialists s360 Chartered Accountants areurging businesses across the UK to make sure they are getting the right adviceto protect their businesses. Alicia Jadine Laurie, 360 Chartered Accountants, said: “Like all specialistindustries, equine and bloodstock can be complex from a financial, taxation andaccounting point of view. But it’s essential for horse owners, riding schools, poloclubs, stud farms and all involved in this industry to ensure they understand whatneeds to be done in order to protect themselves and save them money.“With HMRC cracking down and attacking many reliefs previously available tothose involved in the equine industry, it’s imperative they don’t lose out on whatis one offer to them.”UK’s first upcyclingmarketplace expands followingsuccessful first yearAfter only nine monthstrading, Harrogate-basedRemade in Britain – theUK’s first upcyclingmarketplace - has seen itsretailer and product basegrow to 300 and 2,500respectively, with aselection showcased infront of 100,000 visitors atthis year’s Grand DesignsLive. The Great HomeHack and the upcomingNational Festival of Thrift are among the other highlights of the busyinteriors event calendar. Remade in Britain’s rapid growth has necessitated the move to a muchlarger office space, which it currently shares with sister company Ecostores -who specialise in energy efficiency and sustainable products. The premises inKnaresborough have been furnished by some of the company’s localretailers, giving the office a unique and appropriate flair.Remade in Britain, in an effort to encourage sustainable growth in thelocal economy, hopes to partially let out the space to local companies whootherwise may not be able to afford their own premises. Pretty Little – Eclectic Ladiesboutique in the heart ofLincoln’s Cathedral quarterSporting a new refit and seven additional brands, in addition tothe original Noa Noa range, the newly branded Pretty little aimsto be a one-stop shop for a range of quirky and wearable clothesand accessories.With new Autumn ranges from Cath Kidson, Avoca Anthology.Braintree Clothing and Orla Kiely providing a feast of colour andprints.Complimenting this is the soft knitwear from Noa Noa and theorganic lines from Nomads Clothing, bringing the easy, relaxedstyle of dressing to Lincoln. Pretty Little can be found on theBailgate in Lincoln and its doors are open for the Autumn season. 06-07_Layout 1 14/09/2015 10:53 Page 2READERS’lettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views orissues you would like us to cover, do get in touch.What’s with the weather?Dear Lincolnshire Today,I was wondering if you wanted to try your hand atpredicting the weather, as you certainly can’t get it anyworse than the weathermen are right now. I’ve tried to planlong walks through the fens, only to have my promisedgolden rays turn to ratty showers every single time. Joking aside, there seems to be something up with howunpredictable the weather here has become in recent years,what with all the floods and heat waves coming at unusualtimes. C WarrenLouthIt’s back…Dear Lincolnshire Today,Great to see yourwildlife articles comingback into the magazine –they were something Ihad enjoyed in the past,but wondered what hadhappened when theystopped running. I lovethe pictures of animals inour county – especiallythe cute ones where theyseem to take on almost-human mannerisms andposes. Might I suggeststicking to the cuteanimals though, becausewhile it seems like theirpopulation is booming, if you feature aspider then I’m not sure I will ever be ableto recover.D TurnerLincolnPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ARTO HAKOLAPICKOF THEMONTHPICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wineWe’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 lettersStrange happenings in Lincoln,Dear Lincolnshire Today,While walking through the streets of Lincoln this month I came upon quite the surprise,as a veritable armada of men and women (who looked as though they had fallen head firstinto an antique clock shop) came parading down the road. “What’s that all about?” Iwondered, before following behind them to the Lincoln Castle.I have to say while the event certainly looked interesting, I didn’t even know anythingabout it before I saw them in person. 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