£2.95 OCTOBER 2017THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET30+ years young30+ years youngA touchof class2017 DiningAwardsInspiringHomesHealth &FitnessLincolnshireArtists2017 DiningAwardsInspiringHomesHealth &FitnessLincolnshireArtistsA touchof class01_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:27 Page 1Please note, not all products are available in all stores - please call ahead if you are interested in a particular item. Sale ends 15th October 2017 or whilst stocks last.Stores in Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough & Scunthorpewww.oldrids.co.uk Upholstery • Dining • Beds • Bedrooms • Electricals • Homewares • Fashion • Luggagechestnuthomes.co.ukNew homes nowavailable at LN6For information call01522 525450SHOWHOMES OPENING AT NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BARDNEY AND BOSTON THIS AUTUMNSHOWHOME NOW OPEN02_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:28 Page 1from theeditorThe month of October is upon us, andalthough we are moving towards colder nights,Lincolnshire remains bright and lively, and willonly become more so as we move towardsChristmas. For us here on the Lincolnshire Todayteam, our time has been busy with our AnnualDining Awards, which see us visiting manyrestaurants across the county and judging theirfood and service. Make sure to check out our dining section ofthis month’s magazine to see the winners – and maybe you’llfind some new favourite places to eat at the same time.Alongside this, we also have late autumn fashion leading intothe chillier days, as well as tips and tricks to brighten up anywardrobe. We visit a home with a lot to offer, and also take thetime to walk around a garden with hidden charm. Meanwhile,our garden advice specialists highlight what tasks areimportant in your own garden, and how to prep for the coldspells ahead.October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we’vetaken to it as always, providing information and advice, anddrawing attention to the work done to raise money for thiscause, and also how you can help people who might bedealing with breast cancer themselves.With up-to-date news, events, and all manner of goodiesinside, this month’s issue isn’t one to miss.Happy reading, as always…Michael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.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. 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If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme,then why not pass your magazine onto a localhospital or charity?FRONT COVER: AIRPOWERART.CO.UK 03_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:28 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?10BEATING BREAST CANCEROctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there areloads of ways in which you can join in and raise money andattention32LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEThough roe deer are England’s most abundant native deer,their sight alone is enough to inspire a sense of calm andmajesty, but it’s only in living memory that these charmingcreatures returned to the county from the brink of extinction34FALL IN LOVE WITH AUTUMNThere’s so much to get excited about this autumn, asdesigners, fashionistas and boutiques unveil their fallcollections40A LITTLE ACCESSORISINGAutumn is well and truly upon us so that means boots andscarfs will now be your best friends. But that doesn’t meanforgoing those little luxuries42WHATEVER THE WEATHERThe summer has drawn to a chilling close, so away go theshorts and vests, and out come the overcoats, jackets andtrousers. But fear not, this season sports some sharp, stylishoutfits46ANOTHER STUNNING EVENT FROM THEJOCASTA’S TEAMA romantic and unforgettable wedding is what every Brideand Groom dream of and Jade & Jack Ashton seemed trulydelighted with theirs after appointing Jocasta’s GroupOutside Events to manage their whole wedding at theirLincolnshire family home48AUTUMN APATHYOctober, that most evocative of months, conjures up imagesof tawny auburn leaves, the primal glow of an open fire andthe misty mornings straight from a fairy tale. But there’s alsothe clear and present threat to your health and fitness50DELICIOUSLY LINCOLNSHIRE DININGAWARDSThe Lincolnshire Today team have been visiting diningestablishments across the county to pick the very best forthis year’s Dining Awards.70Q&A - LINKAGE COMMUNITY TRUSTWe spoke to Valerie Waby, Chief Executive of LinkageCommunity Trust, and Martin Shelton, College Principal tolearn a little more about the charity72LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDThis month we look at Horncastle – a market town with morethan its fair share of historyOCTOBER3434THERE’S SO MUCH TO GET EXCITED ABOUTTHIS AUTUMN, AS DESIGNERS, FASHIONISTASAND BOUTIQUES UNVEIL THEIR FALLCOLLECTIONScontents04-05_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:55 Page 15050THE LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY TEAM HAVEBEEN VISITING DINING ESTABLISHMENTSACROSS THE COUNTY TO PICK THE VERYBEST FOR THIS YEAR’S DINING AWARDS74SCAMPTON AIRSHOW ‘A HUGE SUCCESS’The inaugural Scampton Airshow has been hailed byorganisers as a huge success with more than 50,000 peopleattending the event at RAF Scampton on the weekend of9th-10th September76COUNTY MOTORINGSavvy car-purchasers are saving thousands of pounds onnew cars as they gain from a drop in demand for dieselpowered vehicles• BMW i8 road test82WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in Lincolnshire87SPALDING GOLF CLUB’S ANNUAL BALLThis year not only brought a change of venue for SpaldingGolf Club’s Annual Ball, but a switch from its originalNovember date to August. This enabled Vice-Captain JohnCamm and Lady Vice-Captain Theresa Starbuck to minglewith members and guests alike enjoying their welcome drinkon the Clubhouse PatioDesirable homes16FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWDSEnjoying a prime location in the ‘Capital of the Wolds’ thismagnificently restored, 7 bedroom, Grade II listed Georgiantown house, set in its own spectacular gardens and groundsof over an acre, seems far from the madding crowds; to cointhe late Thomas Hardy20HOME COMFORTSThere’s truth in the notion that homes are living things, withempty properties fallen in ruin and disarray. Buildings arewhat we make of them and, during summer, the windowsand double doors will be thrown open, lighter sheets andspreads adorn our furniture and pastel shades are king. Butas we move into autumn, with the shorter days and colderweather, our homes will have to adapt22CREATE, CONNECT AND COLLECTArt publishers help connect collectors to creators withoriginal pieces and limited editions. Washington Green is onesuch publisher who counts some of the nation’s best andbrightest talents among its clients24ART IN EVOLUTIONSixteen year old Amelia Britton is already making headwayin her burgeoning journey as an artist. We sat down todiscuss her creative process, inspirations and support fromschools26GARDENERS GRAND DESIGNThis month we pay a visit to Pam and Mark Tatam garden inHarpswell, near Hemswell30LEAVE IT OUTAutumn is undeniably beautiful, but all those fallen leavesneed to be cleared away and composted. With winter on itsway, the jobs don’t end there either, as Ed Fuller from FullersForestry and Landscaping explains04-05_Layout 1 18/09/2017 13:56 Page 2Wolds businessesbenefit fromtourism boomTourism is integral to our regional economy, with a recent report from East Lindsey District Council revealing the massive impact oftourism in the Wolds and surrounding towns.From 2014 to 2016, the economic impact of tourism within the Lincolnshire Wolds Destination Plan area grew from £153 million to£166.58 million.East Lindsey District Council is working with West Lindsey District Council, the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, andbusinesses in the area to continue promoting the Lincolnshire Wolds as a visitor destination.The council has developed a new website, and is investing in PR and digital marketing to raise the profile of the area.It has also commissioned the development of three films for the Wolds focusing on the active outdoors; food and drink and heritageand culture.To mark the anniversary, East Lindsey District Council is relaunching the popular Tennyson Trail leaflet and there are several talks aspart of the annual Wolds Words Festival in October.From Lincolnshiresheep to British sleepwith WoolroomChris Tattersall and Jo Dawson began woolroom with the dreamof bringing something amazing back to the public consciousness. Wool bedding has been used for centuries but, in recent times,manmade fibres became the norm. From its offices in Rutland andstore in Stamford, as well as others nationwide, woolroom are proving itsproducts are different. The company wanted to show that bedding made with wool from Britishfarms that have been maintained by generations of local farmers is awonderful alternative. Simply put, wool lets your bodybreathe. It helps regulatetemperature because it doesn’tcreate a barrier between yourbody and the environment. It isalso a naturally hypoallergenicmaterial. And because wool has naturalflame retardant properties, itdoesn’t need to be coated withchemical flame retardants,meaning you can sleep peacefullywithout inhaling chemicals. woolroom are so confidentyou’ll get a better night sleepwith their products that theyoffer a 30-day sleepguarantee. latestnewsLincs mental healthtrust shortlisted fornational awardLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is oneof 10 finalists in the Nursing in Mental Health category,in recognition of its work with carers as part of the‘Triangle of Care’.Now in their 27th year, the Nursing Times Awards areone of the most respected accolades in the nursing andhealthcare sector.The ‘Triangle of Care’ standards were developed by theCarers’ Trust to help healthcare organisations ensurecarers get the information and support they need to beinvolved effectively in the way their loved one is cared for.Zoë Rowe, Associate Director of Nursing and Quality,said: “We’re also proud to be flying the flag forLincolnshire as the only trust in the county to make itthrough to the Nursing Times Awards shortlists thisyear.”The team will give a presentation to the judges inSeptember and the winners will be announced on 2November 2017 at a ceremony in London.© shutterstock/Africa Studio© shutterstock/Jonathan Trotter06-08_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:30 Page 1The Lincolnshire Show has added £11 million to the regional economy,according to research from the University of Lincoln.The two-day event – which attracted around 60,000 visitors – saw almost£7.5 million spent at trade stands.On top of that, more than £3.5 million was spent in the city by countyshowgoers on travel, accommodation and within local facilities including shops, restaurants and tourist spots.Showground CEO Jayne Southall said: “Both spending figures equate to a huge amount, which not only benefits businessesexhibiting at the event, but also Lincolnshire’s economy which receives a significant financial injection from the show.“The £11 million boost reflects how important the event is for Lincolnshire as a whole. It is not just a county show, but an event thatsupports tourism in the local area, provides jobs and promotes the agricultural industry in general – a fundamental part of manypeople’s lives and businesses in our area.”New funds to attractinternational visitors toEnglish shoresIn a bid to attract more international visitors to English shores,VisitEngland has funded a new programme via its Discover EnglandFund.The National Coastal Tourism Academy (NCTA) is now developing a newproject aimed at wooing international visitors.This follows on from its pilot – the Coastal Pass – which promoted the East coastof England to Dutch nationals. The new ‘England’s Coast’ project will focus on German, Dutch and French visitors.As well as continuing to focus on the East Coast – from Hull to Harwich – the project will expand to incorporateYorkshire, Northumberland, the South Coast and the Jurassic Coast.England’s Coast will harness the interactive video technology trialled in the Coastal Pass which allows holidaymakersto create their own itineraries.However, the scope of the project will be expanded to target travel trade through FIT (Fully Independent Travel) andgroup itineraries showcasing the very best of England’s coast.Upsurge in visits toLincolnshire libraries A year on from partnering with Greenwich Leisure Limited, LincolnshireCounty Council have revealed that the county’s libraries are thriving. Positive strides have been made in improving the look and feel of locallibraries, increasing footfall, book issues and activities across the county’s 15core sites and 40 community hubs.Greenwich Leisure Limited – GLL, a leisure charitable social enterprise – wasawarded the five year libraries contract (with an optional five year extension)in April 2016.Its mandate was to improve the service, make the best use of resources andensure sustainability in the long term.1.76 million visits were made to the county’s libraries in the 12 months to April 2017.Moreover, popular activities such as messy mornings, knit and natter, and kids coding clubs saw attendance rise by 171%between April 2016 and January 2017.In addition, GLL’s Annual User Survey in July 2016 showed satisfaction amongst Lincolnshire library users at 99%.adds £11mto regional economy© www.adw-media.comLincolnshire show© shutterstock/Ozerov Alexander© shutterstock/areebarbar06-08_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:30 Page 2Grimsby gets coolerwith a little help fromSaucyGrimsby’s home grown ‘CoolBrand’ Saucy Fish Co. hasofficially made their own turf cooler. The company’s ‘Grimsby Just Got Cooler’ message isnow displayed on the town boundary sign, welcomingeveryone to Grimsby. Saucy Fish launched a frozen range in the UK earlierthis year, with their ‘Frozen Just Got Cooler’ digitalcampaign, which inspired the new Saucy signs in Grimsby. Further up the A180 road, Saucy Fish have alsosponsored the Lockhill roundabout, with a selection ofplayful banners. Board Vice Chair at the Humber Local EnterprisePartnership, Stephen Savage, said: “The Saucy Fish Co. areknown for being one of Humber’s most vibrant brands, so it’sgreat to see them adding a splash of colour to Grimsby. “The brand have done an amazing job at innovating over thepast seven years, acting as market leaders in the seafood industryand really are a success story the local region should be proud of.”Platinum anniversaryfor South Lincsdog charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue is celebrating twenty years rescuing andrehoming dogs. Although the charity itself has been active for 56 years,the South Lincolnshire centre near Boston first opened its doors in September 1997. Manager Jo Hickson will also be celebrating her platinum anniversary with the charity, having started work as a dog welfare assistantthe day the Algarkirk branch opened. She said: “I am very proud to have worked at this centre for 20 years, in that time I have seen lots of changes and of course lots ofwonderful dogs. “I am pretty good at remembering most of the dogs that have come through the doors, so I am hoping to see some familiar facesthis Sunday as we celebrate our twentieth year.”latestnewsPoacher LineCommunity RailPartnership up fornational awardsThe Poacher Line Community Rail partnership, which runsbetween Nottingham and Skegness, has been shortlisted for fivecategories in this year’s Association of Community Rail Partnerships(ACoRP) Community Rail Awards.The nominations include best marketing communications campaignfor the work done in partnership with Visit Lincoln to promote travelthrough the country. Skegness Station adopter Carolyn Sharp – along with her twocanine friends Rupert and Charlie – have been shortlisted foroutstanding volunteer contribution for their work in keeping Skegnessin tip top shape and helping visitors over the busy summer season.In addition, Ancaster has also been nominated for ‘It’s your station’for the work that Jon Moody from Sustrans and Ancaster PrimarySchool have done to improve the station. The winners will be revealed at a presentation evening held byACoRP with East Midlands Trains in Derby on Thursday 5 October.© Dave Hitchborne06-08_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:30 Page 3As a charity, we rely on the efforts, ideas and expertise of a wide variety of people who support us, raising both awareness and funds for our critical work. Our volunteers are the charity’s ambassadors, representing us to the wider public and supporting us across our two counties. They help us raise the £2.5 million needed every year to keep the Air Ambulance flying.There are many reason why people choose to volunteer and your time could be spent helping out in our fundraising offices, volunteering in one of our charity shops, giving a talk or making a presentation to community groups or attending an event – your time to us is invaluable. In return for your time, abilities and energy, we hope you also have opportunities to develop your skills and interests, make new friends and gain a sense of achievement. After all, our volunteers are helping us raise the lifesaving funds we need to keep saving lives every day.Whatever your reason for considering volunteering, there is a role for you at the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. You can give as little or as much time as you can and no experience is necessary as full training will be given. Volunteering at the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an extremely rewarding experience, but don’t just take our word for it, read about some of the amazing people who have already given their time to help make a difference.“The Ambucopter allowed us to say goodbye to our daughter”In 2001 we received the call that no parent ever wants to get, our daughter Alex had been in a serious road traffic accident and had been airlifted by the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. We stayed with her until Jill assisted the medical team to switch off the support machine. We realised later that the fact she was airlifted had allowed us to spend time with her rather than receive a call to say that she had died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. We resolved to help the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance in return for giving us that time with Alex.Since then we have attended many community events, received cheques on behalf of the charity, talked to groups about the Ambucopter, taken part in the Great Nottingham Bike Ride raising nearly £30,000 and Jill now sorts clothing donations every Tuesday morning at the Nottingham offices. To us, the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is part of our life, it has given us the time and opportunity to say goodbye to our daughter.- Jill and Don McLarenAge is no barrier for Lewis!The main reason I chose to volunteer for the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is that I have great respect for the emergency services. I do genuinely feel that I am giving something back to the community. As a volunteer, I attend community events and gatherings, look after the charity stall and raise awareness of the Ambucopter.Although most people will never require the assistance of the Air Ambulance, I am quick to remind them that it is far better for it to exist in case the unthinkable happens. The simple fact is, it has and it will continue save lives. - Lewis Cartwright (16)Registered charity number 1017501AMBUCOPTER.ORG.UKfacebook.com/Ambucopter @LNAACT SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER TODAY AND HELP TO SAVE LIVES!To find out more about volunteering visit ambucopter.org.uk or contact:To make a donation call 01522 548469or visit our websiteSUE WALKER Lincolnshire Volunteer Co-ordinatorE s.walker@ambucopter.org.uk T 01522 548469Time to make a differenceJill and Don McLaren09_Layout 1 18/09/2017 12:31 Page 1Next >