Homes & Gardens Breast Cancer Awareness Autumn Fashion What’s On Homes & Gardens Breast Cancer Awareness Autumn Fashion What’s On £2.95 OCTOBER 2025 THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET www.blmgroup.co.uk BLM GROUPGROUP BLM £2.95 OCTOBER 2025THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEWefundedtwocardiacmonitorsfor ourNeonatalUnitthankstogiftsinwills Helpfundlife-savingequipment forseriouslyillchildren RememberUnitedLincolnshireHospitals Charityinyourwillandgivehope. www.ulhcharity.org.uk/wills RegisteredCharityNo:1058065Welcome… ‘Spooky Season’ is in full swing, with pumpkin picking, ghost walks, and monster-themed attractions taking over the county this month. It’s certainly a magical time to be in Lincolnshire, not only because of Halloween and the youthful joy, tricks and treats it brings, but the refreshing nature of the autumn season, as we breathe in the crisp air and watch as changing leaves beautifully frame our cities, towns, villages, and hamlets. As the days turn cooler, cosy cafes and pubs call you inside for hearty meals and comforting hot chocolates, while museums, galleries and heritage sites invite you to step out of expected wet weather. Whispers of Christmas are also enchanting many conversations. It may seem too soon to speak of, especially with other celebrations like Bonfire Night yet to come, but some have already started their planning and gift buying as shops begin expanding their Christmas stock and local venues kick off their promotions for the holiday. There are of course benefits to starting early when it comes to Christmas, taking some of the commonly felt stress out of the celebration when one is able to neatly tie a bow on arrangements for the holiday with plenty of time to spare. Whatever your plans for October, whether pulling on your wellies to head to one of Lincolnshire’s farms for the best pumpkin, hitting the historic, cobbled streets of Lincoln for a spine-tingling story or two, or perusing the shelves at shops and the county’s charming boutiques, take advantage of all the region has to offer this month and allow yourself to be spellbound by the season. Before you know it, the sparkling frosts and twinkling lights of winter will arrive, replacing the rich red and golden wash of autumn. Good reading, as always. 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LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netFeatures 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 20BREAST CANCER AWARENESS This October the message goes beyond ribbons and research, with growing emphasis on the everyday choices that can help lower the risk of breast cancer. 25THE POWER OF SHORTER WORKOUTS Time-pressed routines, when performed with precision and intensity, may deliver results once thought possible only with marathon gym sessions. 28A STYLISH AUTUMN As the county is embraced by autumn, it’s time for a new season of fashion. 34FINISH YOUR LOOK No ensemble is complete without accessories. 36LAYER UP Menswear layers up exquisitely this season. 38POST-SUMMER SKIN CARE: RENEW, REFRESH & REBOOT FOR AUTUMN As the golden days of summer fade into the crisp hues of autumn, your skin care and beauty routine deserve a seasonal refresh. 40ALL TREATS, NO TRICKS Lincolnshire Today shares some frighteningly good Halloween recipes to try this month. OCTOBER AS THE COUNTY IS EMBRACED BY AUTUMN, IT’S TIME FOR A NEW SEASON OF FASHION. contentsLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY SHARES SOME FRIGHTENINGLY GOOD HALLOWEEN RECIPES TO TRY THIS MONTH. 44PLANNING A STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS The festive season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With early budgeting, honest conversations and a focus on simplicity, Christmas can be perfect without the pressure. 50COUNTY MOTORING We take a look at three new premium brand estate cars available, each offering a unique blend of performance, luxury, and innovative features. • We put the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre through its paces. 56WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire. 61KEEPING ACTIVE AS WE GET OLDER When helping and caring for our loved ones in later life, often we encourage them to take it easy, rest and relax; after all they’ve earned it! However, this is not always what is best for them. Desirable homes 10AN ENCHANTING TOWNHOUSE Full of character and excellently placed, this month’s featured property is a homely abode in the centre of Stamford. 16THE WONDER OF WILDLIFE With wildlife her inspiration from childhood, artist Kay Johns lovingly creates distinctive paintings that capture the very essence of animals’ souls. 18CREATIVE FENCING Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains how you can get creative with your fencing! £55,000 grant secured for coastal safety hub in Mablethorpe New supported housing for rough sleepers takes Framework’s investment in Lincoln to £10m New high-quality accommodation in Lincoln for people with a history of rough sleeping has been opened by homelessness charity Framework. The purpose-built Sincil House on Lincoln High Street includes 15 self- contained flats for residents who will be able to access tailored and comprehensive support to help them rebuild their lives. Staff will be onsite 24/7 to provide support to vulnerable people with complex needs, helping them to regain stability, achieve independence, engage with the community and improve their quality of life. Cllr Naomi Tweddle, leader of the City of Lincoln Council, cut the ribbon at the official opening with Framework’s chief executive Andrew Redfern and deputy chief executive Claire McGonigle welcoming the new provision which takes the charity’s total investment in accommodation for homeless people in Lincoln to just under £10m. The site was once home to the Golden Cross pub, a well-known spot for Lincoln City Football Club supporters. A £55,000 grant has been awarded from the East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF) towards the creation of a bespoke multi-agency hub in Mablethorpe to support coastal safety. The hub will join together a wide range of services, such as His Majesty’s Coastguard, lifeboats and lifeguards (RNLI), National Coastwatch Institution, Natural England plus both county and district councils, to enhance how they tackle key issues under the banner of the Atlantis Alliance. The multi-agency hub, which has been given planning permission for a space at Queen’s Park Beach Huts, will provide a strong and visible presence for emergency, safeguarding and policing authorities on the coast, providing reassurance to locals, visitors and businesses. The idea was put forward by Lincolnshire Police, and the hub will be managed by Mablethorpe and Sutton Town Council while National Coastwatch Mablethorpe will oversee the building’s maintenance. By providing this designated facility, organisations will be able to gather, provide information to visitors, act as a base for first aid and store awareness literature and digital displays. Garden tea party hits £10,000 milestone for Marie Curie After a decade of opening her garden gates to the community, fundraiser Maggie Lindley of Goulceby, Louth, has hosted her 10th and final annual Garden Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie. Determined to reach a personal goal of £10,000 raised in 10 years, Maggie went all out this summer with a joyful celebration featuring a live band, quiz, guess the cake weight competition, raffle with a mountain of prizes, homemade bakes, plant and cucumber sales. Homemade cakes were generously donated by residents, some of whom entered a baking competition held ahead of the tea party. Others baked simply to ensure there was a wide enough selection to keep guests happy. Thanks to Maggie, the tireless efforts of her husband, Roger and the support of her merry band of volunteers – made up of family and friends – she raised £2,163.09 this year, bringing her grand total to £10,574.64. latest news © stock.adobe.com/AngieCA community arts centre based in Grimsby’s docklands has received more than half a million pounds to restore and expand its facilities. Unseen Arts will use £437,741 from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and £150,000 from North East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas repair grant scheme to regenerate two historic buildings on Auckland Road. The project includes external repairs, reinstating traditional features, and making the buildings watertight. Inside, a new visual arts studio with ceramics facilities, an arts café and event space, and an extended performance studio are planned. Dedicated makers’ spaces will also be created for hire by artists. Essential upgrades, such as roof work, reinstated windows, and an accessible toilet, form part of the programme. Unseen Arts, a Community Interest Company founded in 2024, offers classes and workshops across aerial arts, performance, and visual arts. The redevelopment will allow the organisation to expand its programmes for adults, children, and young people. transform Event with RAF photographer to go behind the lens of the Red Arrows In a unique opportunity for local photographers, Lincoln’s London Camera Exchange (LCE) is offering a seminar with Corporal Phil Dye, RAF photographer and key visual storyteller behind the legendary Red Arrows. In this one-day event at the International Bomber Command Centre on Thursday 2nd October, Phil will take you behind the lens of one of the most celebrated aerobatic teams in the world. With three 45-minute sessions available, attendees will hear an in-depth talk from Phil, covering his career, workflow, and the stories behind some of his most iconic aerial and aviation images. Q&A time will also be provided to engage directly, ask questions, and gain insight into the world of military and action photography. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, aspiring photographer, or just passionate about powerful storytelling through imagery, this event offers a chance to learn from a true professional working in one of the most challenging environments imaginable. Between sessions, visit the LCE gazebo outside the venue for gear demos, Canon promotions, and a chance to enter an exclusive prize draw to win a Canon camera. With spaces limited, secure your spot at www.lcegroup.co.uk Waltham Windmill restoration secures future for historic landmark Waltham Windmill, the last to be built in Lincolnshire, is undergoing a major restoration to preserve its place on the county’s skyline. Built between 1878 and 1880 from 250,000 local bricks, the six-storey mill has long been a symbol of Waltham. It served as a Home Guard lookout during the Second World War and remains one of the few mills in the country still able to grind flour. Michael Date of the Waltham Windmill Preservation Society described it as “an iconic building on the landscape of Northern Lincolnshire” and “a relic of a bygone age which should be saved for generations to come.” The £160,000 restoration is being completed in two phases with support from Historic England, which placed the mill on its buildings at risk register. Grants have funded repairs to the cap, sails and fly frame, with further work now under way to secure its long-term future. For Date, the details of the cap remain a personal fascination. “The workings of the fantail to move the cap and sails around the curb rail to keep the sails into the wind, and the linkages that connect the sails to drive the millstones,” he said, are features most visitors overlook. Local legend also surrounds the site. During the war, the Air Ministry is said to have considered demolishing it, fearing it might guide enemy bombers. The miller resisted, reportedly declaring it would happen “over my dead body.” Instead, the mill survived and was turned into a lookout post. Looking ahead, plans include new visitor facilities, expanded museum displays and even an on-site bakery. “The mill continues to be a place to visit within the county: a centre for a variety of events to cater for a variety of interests,” Date said. © Waltham Windmill Society © North East Lincolnshire CouncilLincolnshire architects to revive historic Boston building following purchase Lincolnshire architects have bought an historic Boston building ready for a £1.1m conservation project. Scorer Hawkins Architects has bought the Grade II* Listed Shodfriars Hall for a six-figure sum. It will now carry out work to conserve the building, which has been part of Boston’s townscape since the fifteenth century and is on English Heritage’s Heritage At Risk Register. The sensitive refurbishment is being grant funded by the Towns Fund, overseen by Boston Town Board. Refurbishment work and structural repairs will include improvements to the roof and the timber frame structure, conservation of windows and historic features, and external decoration plus repairs and repointing to the brickwork. Chris Bowen, director at Scorer Hawkins Architects, said: “The purchase and conservation of Shodfriars Hall is part of our ongoing and long- term commitment to the town. “The grant funding agreement means the refurbishment can now move forward, breathing new life into one of Boston’s best-known buildings.” latest news © stock.adobe.com/Ian O'Hanlon New book offers majestic tribute to one of nature’s most beautiful creatures For many people, horses are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. Their grace, strength, and beauty are reflected in their appearance. Capturing this elegance and grace requires a special feeling for these sensitive creatures, which Drew Doggett, one of the world’s best-known horse photographers, clearly possesses. Now, for the first time, the award-winning artist’s most beautiful photographs can be admired in the top-class coffee table book ‘Untamed Spirits: Horses from Around the World’. The impressive portfolio includes photos of wild horses in the Camargue, Sable Island and Iceland. Doggett, who is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the most outstanding horse photographers, not only sets himself apart from other published horse books with his captivating photographs of horses in the wild. Peacefully aesthetic depictions of top-class breeding animals, dressage, hunting and polo horses also adorn the richly illustrated book. Drew Doggett takes his readers by the hand and guides them through the fascinating and exciting world of horses. His fashion-inspired lens opens up the viewer to a whole new experience of fine animal photography from an artistic perspective. © Photo Drew Doggett, Untamed Spirits, teNeues 2024’ New service in Grantham to help people transition out of hospital As part of work to ensure mental health patients receive the right support, at the right time, in the most appropriate service for their needs, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is working with Turning Point, a social enterprise, to develop a new countywide mental health step-down service in Grantham. Initially intended to be a two-year pilot, the service will be opened in Ashley House in Grantham, a previous mental health rehabilitation unit in the town, and will support people from across the county who are being discharged from a mental health hospital. The unit will support 15 guests for up to eight weeks, as they move on from being in hospital and transition to living independently again. Turning Point, will be running the service on behalf of the Trust, providing non- clinical support to guests while people arrange accommodation, access benefits and re-build their confidence with life skills such as shopping, cooking and budgeting which they may not have used for a while. 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