£2.95 OCTOBER 2019 THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET www.blmgroup.co.uk BLM GROUPGROUP BLM £2.95 OCTOBER 2019THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE Fabulous homes Glorious gardens Inspiring fashion Spotlight on Boston Fabulous homes Glorious gardens Inspiring fashion Spotlight on Boston 01.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:36 Page 1Quality function venue in a prime location on Cleethorpes seafront. For weddings, conferences, banquets, events, christenings, carvery and everything in between, we have something suitable for your requirements. Kings Hall at Cleethorpes Masonic Kings Road, Cleethorpes. Telephone 01472 692908. Email kingshall@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk 02.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:37 Page 1from the editor With October arriving we’re faced with the looming spectre of an event that will weigh down on us all for the coming months. No, I’m not talking about Brexit, but Christmas. To some, October will still be too soon to mention it, and I respect those who feel that way. That said, it’s only three months away, October included, and already a lot of people will be out looking for the perfect gifts. There’s another few holidays before that, however, namely Halloween this month and Bonfire night the next. Those of us with children may yet have preparation of a spookier variety, as outfits are made, jack-o-lanterns carved, and buckets of cheap sweets filled up in advance. No one wants to be the one with nothing to hand when the trick-or-treaters come knocking by. Luckily, there’s still some time before that, time aplenty to enjoy Lincolnshire as we move toward the cooler months and away from the hot and humid weather we’ve been dealing with of late. There’s plenty to do as the days get shorter and the nights longer, and our “What’s On” pages are packed full of events and shows well worth checking out. In our fashion pages we take a look at changing fashion for the autumn/winter season, a perfect chance to get ahead of even spot a potential gift for Christmas. Our biggest feature this month, however, is our annual dining awards, where we recognise and showcase the restaurants and eateries that have more impressed us over the course of 2019. It’s a difficult judging process every year and we always do our best, sending out our mystery diners to various locales. Be sure to have a look and see if any of these venues are near yourselves – and if so, and if you decide to go sample their food, be sure to tell them you heard about the award. 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FRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / OLINCHUK LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net 03.qxp_Layout 1 16/09/2019 12:17 Page 1Features 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 26LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFE This month Lincolnshire Today takes a closer look at the red fox, a beautiful, crafty little omnivore that’s found as often in urban parks and gardens as folklore 28INSPIRED STYLE When it comes to fashion, there’s more than keeping warm this autumn. But having to wear heavier materials and layering up shouldn’t be a hindrance to looking good, but an inspiration 40LOOK AMAZING IN AUTUMN As surely as the seasons change, so too must your skincare regime. Moving from summer and into autumn requires a serious switch-up in your daily beauty routine 42THE PERFECT EXCUSE It’s time to shake up your workout routine, find a new fitness goal, and use autumn as an excuse to get into shape 42THINK PINK October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign bringing together thousands of organisations and individuals to highlight the importance of breast cancer awareness, education and research 48SPREADING AWARENESS, ONE BOOBIE BEAR AT A TIME Boobie Bears are a cute and clever way of raising vital awareness for breast cancer, with almost 3,000 bears now out around the world 49DELICIOUSLY LINCOLNSHIRE DINING AWARDS It’s October again and that can only mean the return of Lincolnshire Today’s highly anticipated Dining Awards. This annual tradition seeks to celebrate the very best restaurants and dining experiences in the county, shining a light on eateries that excel in taste, presentation and ambiance. Lincolnshire has some of the best meat and produce in the UK, so whittling down the many restaurants and judging whether to award platinum, gold or silver is a challenging prospect 64BOSTON IN THE SPOTLIGHT Whether venturing out to watch wildlife at The Wash, touring medieval sites or enjoying a lantern parade, Boston is a town with a lot to offer. 68LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLORED October sees the anniversary of the Lincolnshire Rising, an important event in our county’s history. We consider its causes and consequences OCTOBER WHEN IT COMES TO FASHION, THERE’S MORE THAN KEEPING WARM THIS AUTUMN. BUT HAVING TO WEAR HEAVIER MATERIALS AND LAYERING UP SHOULDN’T BE A HINDRANCE TO LOOKING GOOD, BUT AN INSPIRATION contents 04-05.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:40 Page 1THIS MONTH LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THE RED FOX, A BEAUTIFUL, CRAFTY LITTLE OMNIVORE THAT’S FOUND AS OFTEN IN URBAN PARKS AND GARDENS AS FOLKLORE 70BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS 2019 The beautiful parkland and amazing historic sixteenth century Burghley House, set near the delightful town of Stamford, is still owned by the original builders and lived in by the Cecil family and provides a breath-taking backdrop for the famous horse trials in the parkland and gardens of approximately 10,000 acres - being partly developed by the famous Capability Brown - and all added up to create the usual magic found at Burghley Horse Trials 64FUTURE PROOF The IAA 2019 International Motor Show Germany took place in Frankfurt last month, at which all the big brands were showcasing their latest offerings that we might see on our roads in 2020. Here are some of the cars we may see gracing Lincolnshire’s scenic roads 74WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire Desirable homes 10A PIECE OF STAMFORD’S HISTORY This Victorian Grade II Listed property presents a wealth of stunning period features. Sympathetically renovated, to bring it into the modern day, owners Tricia and Guy went the extra mile in ensuring The Gables retained and reclaimed its integrity and grandeur 16EVOKING AUTUMN Autumn is officially upon us and while our last issue argued to embrace the tail-end of summer, now it’s time to give your interior over to perhaps the most beautiful season of all 18BLURRING THE BOUNDARIES Lincolnshire artist Jamie Blackbourn captures perfection within chaos. We take a closer look at his work and learn how painting and tattooing aren’t as different as you’d think 20AN OASIS OF CALM AND TRANQUILITY This stunning garden just outside Lincoln on the road to Newark is a wonderful oasis of calm and tranquillity. Created by Maitreya, it began as a peaceful setting for his mediation centre but as it developed into something quite unique in the region, it has been featured in many a magazine, including our own some years ago. But we felt this garden, with its Japanese influences deserved a revisit 24TIME FOR A CHANGE It is usually around now that the garden becomes the forgotten part of the house. The long summer days have gone for another year, and so the BBQ is back in the shed along with the garden furniture. However now is the time to be thinking of any big changes and projects that you want to do to the garden as Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains 04-05.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:40 Page 2Wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is launching a new national survey encouraging people to health-check the nation’s hedgerows to safeguard the future of this important habitat. The Great British Hedgerow Survey offers instant feedback about the health of each hedge, as well as tailored advice on what type of management will ensure it thrives in the future. The results also provide conservationists with vital data, helping build a national picture of the health of Britain’s hedges. The survey is aimed at landowners, farmers, wildlife groups and anyone interested in healthy hedgerows, who are encouraged to complete hedgerow health-checks online. For wildlife groups and individuals, the website also provides a handy place to store and display the hedgerow data they collect. Taking part will contribute valuable information to a national dataset that will inform conservation decisions in the future. To take part in the survey, visit www.hedgerowsurvey.ptes.org. Scunthorpe hospice launches Polar Challenge 2020 Lindsey Lodge Hospice in Scunthorpe has launched its Polar Challenge 2020 inviting teams and individuals to survive two nights and three days in the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle. Tom Moody, Head of Fundraiser at Lindsey Lodge Hospice Fundraiser, said: “We’ve teamed up with Exped Adventure, who are leaders in this field to bring an authentic Polar experience, exploring snow- capped summits, frozen lakes, Arctic wildlife by day, along with the possibility of experiencing the spectacular Northern Lights by night – all the while, raising much needed funds to support local patients and families who need our specialist hospice care.” After flying to Oslo, the Lindsey Lodge experience will start with one of the world’s most scenic train rides, passing through the beautiful Hardangervidda plateau before dropping the charity explorers within the Arctic Circle for their adventure to begin. Anyone interested can register online: www.lindseylodgehospice.org.uk. Lincoln’s vegan scene helps rankings in progressive city study Lincoln is among fifty UK cities that have been assessed on their progressiveness. In the study, undertaken by Bankrate, the City’s highest ranking was in the category of vegan/vegetarian options at 3.5 out of 5. However, its lowest ranking was in terms of council diversity. The study evaluated seven categories of data: Google search trends; gender pay gap; recycling rates; voter turnout; vegan & vegetarian availability; ultra-low emission vehicles and council diversity. Each city was awarded a score out of five per bracket, which then formed the overall rankings. Lincoln emerged in 37th place on the list overall with an overall score of 15.86. Lincoln ranked well for gender pay gap and recycling rates, despite low rankings for council diversity and ultra-low emission vehicles. It does, however, add up to show that Lincoln is a progressive and future-focussed city. Though there is plenty of room for improvement. © Shutterstock/SeraphP latest news Lindsey Lodge Chief Executive Karen Griffiths with Tom Moody Help fill gap in hedgerow knowledge © Shuttertock/Imran’s Photography 06-08.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:38 Page 1Social enterprise Think2Speak has received £10,000 from the Tampon Tax Community Fund and Lincolnshire Community Foundation to support the creation of resources to aid often difficult conversations around periods. “Talking about periods can present a challenge for young people, and with some children starting their periods as early as age 8, access to information and support can make a huge difference,” says Lizzie Jordan, founder of Think2Speak. “We look forward to using this money to create and distribute resources that can have a big impact on people’s lives.” The funding is being used to make grants available to groups operating in Greater Lincolnshire that benefit women and girls on the key themes of health, wellbeing, building confidence and increasing social/economic activity. The aim is to support women who are most marginalised to overcome barriers that prevent them from fulfilling their potential. Hidden books encourage kids to read There’s been a craze for hiding books across the country, and now book worms from Starglaze Home Improvements are bringing it to Lincolnshire. Starglaze book fairies have been hiding books in green spaces and parks throughout the county, hoping to get children excited about books. “The response has been amazing,” says Collette Hyatt, Sales Manager at Starglaze. “We are loving the enthusiasm of families that are getting involved and joining in hiding their own books and sharing their finds in our Facebook Group – ‘Look for a Book Lincoln & Lincolnshire’. We invite absolutely anyone with a love for literature to come and join the community.” The idea is to hide a book in a public place, ready for someone to find and enjoy. The finder can either choose to keep the book, share it with a friend, read it and re-hide it, or hide their own books in return. Boost for South Kesteven’s visitor economy South Kesteven attracted 3.38 million visitors in 2018 – up 3% on the 2016 figure of 3.282 million. The total economic value of the visitor economy was £188 million in 2018 (up 20% from £168 million in 2016) and visitors supported 2,700 full-time equivalent jobs in 2018 compared with 2,500 in 2016 (up 8%). The figures are detailed in a STEAM economic impact report published for InvestSK and South Kesteven District Council by Global Tourism Solutions. InvestSK is South Kesteven District Council’s economic development and regeneration company. It began working to develop the region’s visitor economy in October 2017 and the value of its work is now becoming clear. Visitor and tourism business expenditure within the local economy has risen by 12% from £168.19 million in 2016 to £188.74 million in 2018. “We have a very positive story to tell about how our visitor economy is growing and strengthening,” said Andrew Norman, Head of Visitor Economy at InvestSK. Grant sparks conversations around period health Lizzie Jordan 06-08.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:39 Page 2Arts Council England has granted West Lindsey District Council £100,000 to fund a series of events in Gainsborough commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower’s historic voyage. The National Lottery funding will provide a host of arts and creative opportunities in Gainsborough as part of the ‘Mayflower 400’ celebrations. 2020 marks the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth, UK to Plymouth, Massachusetts. The voyage was a key historical event for communities across the UK, the US and the Netherlands. Gainsborough has a special connection to the Mayflower anniversary as separatist movements originated in this region that led them on their journey to America. The upcoming Illuminate event, taking place on 16 November, will open the anniversary year of the Mayflower Voyage in Gainsborough. Thanks to the funding, 2019’s event will be the biggest yet. A grant has been awarded to Cleethorpes to improve the seaside town’s arts and cultural offering. The fund, which complements wider works taking place in the resort, will deliver a white palm tree sculpture taller than the Angel of the North. It will also see swirling illuminations, fitness furniture and the longest outdoor contemporary visual gallery in the UK. Earlier in the year, specialist public art consultants worked with Hodson Architects to carry out research with businesses and local residents. They found that people were really keen to improve the appearance of the resort, see more colour, update and refurbish, and provide more areas of interest, The approach taken by the consultants was to consider the North Prom in its entirety, celebrating it as a public place. It recognised the promenade as a distinct and special place dedicated to leisure, walking, and procession for the good of mind and body, not forgetting the entertainment and attention of others. latest news Decline in hare coursing as new operation launched Reports of hare coursing have significantly decreased in Lincolnshire since 2016. Last season Lincolnshire Police saw 873 incidents, compared to 1,365 in 2017/18 and 1,965 during the 2016/17 season. To continue this trend, Operation Galileo 2019/2020 has been launched. The drones return to the force’s Operation Galileo effort to tackle rural crime, along with additional Ford Rangers and other marked & unmarked 4?4 vehicles which are used to respond to incidents. Lincolnshire has been seizing Hare Coursing dogs for a number of years, more than any other force in the country. “We are in good shape for this season,” said Chief Inspector Phil Vickers, the force’s lead for rural crime. “Last season was very positive and we are looking at building on that, while also improving our efforts to fight other rural crimes such as theft of machinery and dangerous driving.” Grant to transform Cleethorpes North Prom © Shutterstock/Joseph Sohm Gainsborough to mark Mayflower with arts funding © Lincolnshire Police © North East Lincolnshire Council 06-08.qxp_Layout 1 13/09/2019 13:39 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 9 Available on iPad & iPhone Visit our website to start viewing today... www.lincolnshiretoday.net Ideal for those who spend time away from their office Digital Editions Never miss an issue Read on the go! 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