£2.95 OCTOBER 2016£2.95 OCTOBER 2016THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET30 years young30 years youngThecounty’sfinestHealthyLivingDiningAwardsInspiredFashionExcitingEventsHealthyLivingDiningAwardsInspiredFashionExcitingEventsThecounty’sfinest01_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:11 Page 1Showroom AddressThe Stables, 11 Lincoln Road, Welton, LN2 3HZ www.ignitestoves.com01673 308005STOVES FIRESIGNITE&Lincolnshire’s finest collection of British and Scandinavian stoves02_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:14 Page 1Dreams of a late summer have been dashed with weather warnings andyet more flooding gripping the county. Even the most optimistic among ushave since buttoned up in the face of atmospheric adversity. But for afleeting moment, it looked as though the Great British Summer hadarrived, albeit several months too late. But then, too much sun might mirethe majesty of autumn. Autumn is, after all, a season of change and contemplation, with thetrees letting loose their yellowing leaves, our abundant wildlife slippinginto hibernation and a stroll along the coast reserved for only the bravest amblers. Butmore than that, autumn is awash with some of the best food available all year whichbrings us to our latest issue.Our annual dining awards once again showcase the best restaurants our countyhas to offer - a series of decisions that gets harder and harder each year. Coupledwith our recipe section and you’d be forgiven for thinking our October issue is allabout food. Our fashion expert gives an outfit-by-outfit exploration of this season’smust have styles, while our hair and beauty feature outlining the pros and cons forworking your make-up around the seasonal colour scheme or going against it. We also recently sat down with Dr Sally Moorcroft from the Natural Health Clinicfor a fascinating look at health and fitness, so turn to page 55 to see what she hadto say. As if that wasn’t already enough, our art feature shines a light on one of theUK’s best loved artists in Keith Drury who’s bringing his impressive cityscapes toLincolnshire. But don’t worry, all your favourite fixtures are still in tow with motoring, homesand gardening offering a cross section of life in Lincolnshire. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month and we show readers how anyonecan get involved to help raise money and awareness as well as showing solidarity. Good reading as alwaysMichael FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.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. 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 SHUTTERTOCK.COM/ANTON PETRUSMORE WAYS TO READLINCOLNSHIRE TODAYLog onto www.lincolnshiretoday.net03_Layout 1 19/09/2016 11:38 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?27 THE LIFESTYLE CONCEPTBurton Waters is an ambitious development whichaims to complete a lifestyle concept for vibrantliving, peace and tranquillity34EXPLORING LINCOLNSHIRE ON FOOTWalking is good for not only the body but also thesoul. This month we visit a little village nearGrimsby named Tetney and the Louth Navigation37BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTHOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month andthere are loads of ways in which you can join inand raise money and attention40LINCOLNSHIRE’S HERITAGE EXPLOREDOctober sees the anniversary of the Battle atWinceby; the only major Civil War engagement inLincolnshire42AUDACIOUS AUTUMNThe transition from summer to autumn sees theshorts, skirts and sleeveless tees go back into thewardrobe for another year, but autumn doesn’thave to mean covering up 48ANY EXCUSEThere are a few things every girl needs in herwardrobe, from hats to jackets, and autumn is theperfect time to flaunt them 50A DASH OF COLOURAdding a touch of colour in amongst the greyscaleand dark tones typically associated with menswearadds an invigorating touch and limitlesspossibilities 52TIME OF THE SEASONAutumn is the most ethereal time of year with aromantic colour pallet to take inspiration from andeven better when you go against it55A NEW YOU IN AUTUMN We recently spoke to Dr Sally Moorcroft who runsthe Natural Health Clinic based withinStallingborough’s Orchard Barn Integrative HealthCentre, to talk all things health and fitness56LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEIt might be one of the rarest species of seal, butyou’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise with theabundance of grey seals around the LincolnshirecoastcontentsOCTOBER4242AUTUMN DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN COVERINGUP, A FEW STRATEGIC ADDITIONS CANREVITALISE YOUR WARDROBE LEAVING YOUFEELING SEXY, CONFIDENT AND READY FORWHATEVER WEATHER COMES YOUR WAY04-05_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:15 Page 15757THE LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY TEAM HAVE BEENVISITING DINING ESTABLISHMENTS ACROSSTHE COUNTY TO PICK THE VERY BEST FOR THISYEAR’S DINING AWARDS57DELICIOUSLY LINCOLNSHIRE DINING AWARDSThe Lincolnshire Today team have been visitingdining establishments across the county to pickthe very best for this year’s Dining Awards74SAFETY FIRSTAs winter looms on the horizon our minds turn towhich are the safest cars to drive and this monthwe look across some of the cars we’ve recentlytested to see which models offer the bestprotection• Subaru Forester• BMW 320d xDrive83THE NORTON DISNEY HORSE TRIALSTaking place at Whitehall Farm in Norton Disney,21st – 23rd October, Pentagon are proud to besponsors of the Norton Disney Horse Trials 2016.84WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in LincolnshireDesirablehomes12INSPIRED DESIGNNothing defines your personal style as much asyour home, especially when you can design ityourself. This month’s reader’s home is a primeexample of just what can be achieved by doing this18A DIFFERENT APPROACHThe home is an extension of the self, with ourquirks and foibles in every furniture choice orcolour scheme, meaning clutter speaks volumes20ARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIREKeith Drury is among the UK’s most influentialand revered contemporary artists, and now localart lovers can enjoy his evocative cityscapes at theLittle Red Gallery22LET THERE BE LANDSCAPINGEd Fuller from Fullers Forestry and Landscapingtells us how landscaping can be done all yearround, and now’s a good a time as any24CREATING A GARDEN WITH WOW FACTORIt may be located on a busy road, but this reader’sgarden just outside West Lindsey, is unbelievablyprettyPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SVRY04-05_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:15 Page 2Cleethorpes‘Pier of theYear’ goes upfor saleAfter 10 months of operating the newly refurbished Pier,Cleethorpes as a tearoom, restaurant and private hire venue,the current owners have reluctantly decided to sell the iconicbuilding. The Huxford family are immensely proud of what has been achieved so far with the impressive restoration and refurbishment of The Pier, which hasbeen nominated Pier of the Year 2016 by the National Piers Society. However, they now believe that they have taken the business as far as they arecapable.Despite the heavy financial and personal investment in the building, Bryan Huxford believes it would be better for The Pier, the surrounding resortand local residents, to hand the opportunity to a buyer who has the expertise to achieve the business’ full potential.Mr Huxford said: “Unfortunately, I am not at the right time in life to start to learn a new industry, but despite that, and my lack of experience in thefood and drink sector, we have already shown what a success The Pier, Cleethorpes can be. So, in the right hands, I am confident that this businesswill continue to flourish.”LATEST NEWSNew figures have revealed that the value of Lincolnshire’s tourismindustry rose to £1.34 billion in 2015, bringing in £80 million morethan the previous year.The latest STEAM figures have shown that in 2015 the countyattracted almost 20 million visitors – up 1.37 million on the yearbefore. This took the value of the local visitor economy to £1.34billion – 33 per cent more than its value in 2010.Councillor Colin Davie, Executive Member for EconomicDevelopment, said: “With the re-opening of Lincoln Castle, theMagna Carta 800 celebrations and the visit of the iconic POPPIES:Wave sculpture, Lincolnshire has been firmly put on the map overthe last two years.“At the same time, tourism continues to boom in our popularcoastal resorts, underpinned by the ongoing success of businesseslike Butlins, who have invested millions in creating a bigger andbetter offer for visitors.“In addition, projects like the new visitor centre at Gibraltar Pointand the outdoor theatre space at Chapel St Leonard’s are helping toextend the traditional tourist season, cementing our position as acoastal powerhouse.”Poppies leave Lincoln afterattracting over half amillion visitorsThe iconic Poppies: Wave sculpture has left Lincoln Castle, havingwelcomed 533,465 visitors during its three-month installation.Lincoln was chosen to host Wave, by artist Paul Cummins anddesigner Tom Piper, by the arts programme for the First World Warcentenary, 14-18 Now.Nick Worth, Executive Councillor for Heritage, said: “It’s been awonderful honour for Lincoln Castle to host Poppies: Wave. Weexpected lots of visitors but the final numbers are really remarkable.“We asked for people to leave their comments at the Castle’s BathHouse. The feedback has shown that people have really connectedemotionally, through poppies, with their personal, local and nationalhistory during this World War One centenary year.“I would like to thank everyone that supported the castle inbringing the poppies to the city. Our own staff and volunteers haveworked hard to make it a fantastic visitor experience, as have ourpartners in Lincoln and 14-18 Now.”PHOTO: EMMA MANNERS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMPHOTO: JASON BATTERHAM / SHUTTERSTOCK.COMTourism cementingLincolnshire’s position as‘coastal powerhouse’ 06-07_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:59 Page 1Lincolnshire Show brings inmillions to county economyA survey has revealed that anestimated £4 million-plus is pumpedinto Lincolnshire’s economy everyyear thanks to the LincolnshireShow.Undertaken inconjunction with theUniversity of Lincoln, thesurvey quizzed Showvisitors on how muchthey spend onaccommodation, travel, food & drink, shopping and otherlocal attractions when attending the two day event inJune.It is expected that £4,372,500 is spent in the countyduring the Lincolnshire Show, which this year took placeon 22 and 23 June. The survey consisted of face-to-faceinterviews, online submissions and was circulated via E-bulletins and social media. Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Showground, said:“This is the first year that we have adapted our annual surveyto find out how much the Lincolnshire Show generates for thelocal economy and the impact it has on visitor spend eachyear.”The Lincolnshire Show returns in 2017 on Wednesday 21st andThursday 22nd June.Lincoln renewsits Fairtrade statusLincoln has successfully renewed its Fairtrade City status for twoyears, following its ongoing commitment to promoting Fairtradeprinciples.The Fairtrade Steering Group in Lincoln revealed its plans to promoteFairtrade to more community groups and businesses in the area by taking part incampaigns, including the nationwide Fairtrade Fortnight at the end of February.Councillor Gary Hewson, City of Lincoln Council’s Fairtrade spokesperson, said: “Asan agricultural county we support our national farming industry, but the majorityof Fairtrade products cannot be grown in our own country. Therefore as a councilwe would encourage people to think both locally and globally.”Lincoln was first awarded the Fairtrade status in 2013 in recognition of the strongsupport for Fairtrade within the city, and the achievement of five qualifying goals,such as a wide availability of Fairtrade products in local shops and catering outletsand high levels of support from local partners.The Fairtrade Mark independently certifies that products meet economic, socialand environmental standards. As such, it is the most widely recognised ethicalmark worldwide.County charity entersnew eraLIVES, which providesinitial medical care to 999calls across the county,revealed its exciting newvisible identity thismonth. The new lookreflects the importanceand serious nature of thecharity’s work whilerecognising the dedicationof its volunteer firstresponders, doctors,nurses and paramedics.The rebrand is part of the charity’s work to showcase the vital service itsvolunteers provide to their community every day and the progress theorganisation has made since its inception in the early 1970s. Now helpingmore than 20,000 people a year, LIVES needs to raise more than £1 millioneach year from public donations to train and equip volunteers withlifesaving skills and equipment.Nikki Silver, Chief Executive of LIVES, said: “Our volunteers are real-lifeheroes. Their commitment to saving lives is second to none, so we feel it’simportant that the people of Lincolnshire are able to easily recognise theirpresence and the amazing work they do in the local community.”Knights’ Trail secures fullsponsorship, seeks artistsLincoln BIG has secured full sponsorship for a major attractionplanned for the city in 2017. Businesses and organisations have rushed to link their namesto all 35 sculptures in The Lincoln Knights’ Trail, ensuring thatthe public art event can be installed across the city, where it canbe enjoyed by tourists and local people from May 20 2017.The Business Improvement Group is now starting its search forartists to decorate the Knight figures – which are based on actualhistorical figures. Matt Corrigan, Lincoln BIG Chief Executive, said: “We havehad brilliant interest in The Lincoln Knights’ Trail – from bothbusinesses and organisations which backed the 2015 LincolnBarons’ Charter Trail and first-time sponsors.“Now, as planned, we are starting our search for professionaland amateur artists who can come up with designs for theKnights – and we are announcing this milestone by hosting areception for sponsors and painters.”The Lincoln Knights’ Trail will form part of the 800thanniversary commemorations of The Battle of Lincoln Fair in1217 and the sealing of the Charter of the Forest. It will beunique to Lincoln.06-07_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:59 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.PICK OF THE MONTHWe’d love to hear from you: Lincolnshire Today, Armstrong House, Armstrong St., Grimsby, N. E. Lincs DN31 2QE.Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk. We reserve the right to edit published letters.Scorching autumnDear Lincolnshire Today,We had the hottest day of the year last month, when temperaturesrose to over thirty degrees and the met office trotted out their usual`be careful of the sun` message. I have to wonder at what point westart to look at what is going on and change things around.We still class summer as the warm months and autumn as thecolder ones, but that just doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Itrains heavily throughout early summer, and we don’t get any reallycold nights until October or so, by which point it’s nearly winteralready.I’m not suggesting we re-write the calendar, but surely we shouldn’tall still be talking about a white Christmas when it snows in February? A TaurusLincolnThe winner of ourletter of the monthwins a case of wineChristmas on the horizonDear Lincolnshire Today,It boggles the mind that we are approaching Christmasalready, something I only really realised when my friendsstarted talking about where they were going for theirholidays. I have to admit I’ve not heard of too much going onin the county this year, though maybe it’s still too early forthat.I’m told that Christmas doesn’t truly start until the JohnLewis TV advert is aired, which I’ve always found quite astrange idea. Since when do we wait for a company to releasesome kind of footage based on tricking us into buyingsomething?Maybe I’ll start my Christmas now, and the newest traditionis a bottle of wine.L Lynns,BostonNot for accessDear Lincolnshire Today,My daily commute home last night was disrupted bysomething of an amusing situation on the roads. Whiletravelling down a thin country road I came across a wonderfulmating dance between two of those lorries with mobile homeson the backs, the ones where the homes are very wide loads.The two vehicles had found themselves travelling in oppositedirections on a road where even Land Rovers need to mountthe verge in order to let a Mini Cooper by. The two drivers were outside their vehicles, stood in themiddle of the road as though by discussion alone they couldsomehow enlarge the road to let them pass.I reversed and took a different route home, though I mustconfess that I kept thinking of them that night, wonderingwhat solution they found.Or maybe they just dumped their little houses and livedthere, who knows.Elizabeth SPICKOF THEMONTHPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK./COM/MNY-JHEE08_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:16 Page 1LEAVE A LIFESAVING LEGACYAMBUCOPTER.ORG.UK/DONATE/LEAVE-GIFT-WILLRegistered Charity Number 1017501Last year, hundreds of our life-saving missions were paid for by kind donations left to us in a Will. By updating or making a Will and remembering the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, you can help us save lives in your area.Our helicopter and Critical Care Team bring the equivalent of an A&E department to the scene of life-threatening incidents, including agricultural, horse riding and motorcycle accidents, serious falls and road traffic collisions. We take care of people in their greatest hour of need.Throughout September, Langleys Solicitors is waiving its usual fee for writing a Will in support of the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance and to help raise awareness of the importance of legacy donations to this life-saving charity. Why not take advantage of this service – which is limited and on a first come, first served basis – and support your local air ambulance at the same time? For more information please email Willwriting@ambucopter.org.ukNon-government funded, we rely on our local communities’ kind donations to help raise the £2.1million needed every year to keep our Ambucopter flying, saving lives and improving outcomes for patients.Visit our website to startviewing today...Available oniPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETIdeal for those whospend timeaway fromtheir office 09_Layout 1 19/09/2016 10:17 Page 1Next >