Entertainmentafter darkGorgeousgardensFabulous foodand drinkWalk on thewild side£2.95 NOVEMBER 2013£2.95 NOVEMBER 2013A passionfor livingA passionfor livingEntertainmentafter darkGorgeousgardensFabulous foodand drinkWalk on thewild sideTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25 years young25 years young001:Layout 1 14/10/13 09:06 Page 1Wainfleet and St Mary’sCare HomesWainfleetSt. Mary’sWainfleet Care Home Rumbold Lane, Wainfleet, Skegness PE24 4DSSt. Mary’s Residential & Dementia Care HomeSt. Mary’s Court, Speedwell Crescent, Scunthorpe DN15 8UPCome and visit ourwonderful homes in theHumberside areaQuality care homes forthe elderlyWorking in partnership with Orchard Care Homes£100offrespite and permanent stays with this advertTerms and conditions apply LarchwoodcareQuality care from a dedicated team of expertsOur team are experts in providing quality care,tailored to the individual. 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Environment -Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and naturalresources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Don't get me wrong, we'll all miss those long summer days andquaffing cocktails in the sun but there's still plenty of reasons tocelebrate November. Things that I didn't really appreciate fully inmy earlier years, for some inexplicable reason. Getting your hands on roast chestnuts for one and toffee applesfor another - admittedly this is usually followed by a visit to thedentists when you get to my age, but sucking toffee apples justdoesn't cut it. Also, standing with excited crowds around aflickering bonfire as fireworks shoot across the sky creating amesmerising array of colours just makes November for me, as doesthe fact that we can once again drag those favourite designer overcoats out of thewardrobe. But, best of all is the knowledge that the countdown to Christmas will soon bein full swing, and as anyone who knows me will testify, I'm a big kid at heart. Likemost men I guess. And, just because the nights are darker doesn't mean we should lock ourselvesaway, life's too short for that - and fuel oil's too expensive too! Far better to getout and enjoy November to the full. Take a walk on the wild side, get in someretail therapy, stop for a meal at one of our county's great eateries. There'snothing better than getting out in the fresh air as it reminds you you're alive.In this issue of Lincolnshire Today you'll find plenty of inspiration too. Whetheryou're looking for interior design ideas, an intimate meal with a loved or perhapsan evening out with friends or relatives, you'll find it all in Lincolnshire Today. It's also a time to be seen, especially with so many society events andglamorous revelries to attend, so turn to our fashion pages for the latest must-haves. You don't need an excuse for buying that new outfit of course but weought to mention our photographers will be out at many of the county's socialevents over the next month or two, so if ever you needed a good reason forsplashing out, there's a perfect one for you. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and enjoy what Lincolnshire has tooffer. Good reading, as alwaysSteve FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netEditor:Steve FisherJournalists:Steve Williams, Mike Shields, Michael Fisher, Stuart PearceySales Director: Teri CooperSales Manager: Angela CooperSales: Marie RuddAccounts: Angela Sharman,John DownesCirculations: Dawn CookDesign & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark Casson, Rachel GreenAdvertising: 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/RICHARD SUSANTO003:Layout 1 14/10/13 07:52 Page 1Lincolnshire afterdarkThe nights may be drawing in but there’splenty going on in the county this month!14 The one RonnieOur cameras capture the latest event fromthe Lincoln Sportsmans’ Club21 Let there be lightWhat better way to create a cosyatmosphere than some lovely lighting?38 The wow factorIf you’re aiming to catch someone’s eye orjust stand out, we’ve got fabulous fashion50 Society sparkleIt’s easier than you’d think to bring a touch ofglamour to your look80 Not just nine to fiveLincolnshire businesses are enjoying successoutside the office88 It’s showtime!What’s going on in the county this month?94 When the sun goes downLincolnshire doesn’t close at five o’clock – soget out there!Features6 This month in LincolnshireNews and views from Scunthorpe to Spalding22 It’s your turnWe see how Joey Richardson produces eye-catching art from wood-turningNOVEMBER 2013Contents701688004-005:Layout 1 11/10/13 13:00 Page 132 Exploring Lincolnshire on footFiskerton and Barling Abbey52 Training in burstsJust half an hour to spare? You can still getfit, as our expert explains55 Past meets presentsLincolnshire’s retailers provide plenty ofcheer in the run-up to Christmas59 Winter warmersLocal produce is the main attraction in ourdining section70 The stage is setHow Lincolnshire can provide the perfectbackdrop for your big day78 Bosom buddiesExploring our relationship with our four-legged friends82 Hit the roadThe newest, greenest cars are under thespotlightDesirable homes16 Cross your heartWe visit an outstanding property with a realfarmhouse feel in Quadring24 Natural reactionWe pay a visit to Market Rasen and agarden that’s a haven for wildlife30 Hidden beautyOur gardening expert explains how the jobis far from over when winter comes.24825938004-005:Layout 1 11/10/13 13:00 Page 2Could you make yourhouse their home?National Adoption Week starts on 4th November and Lincolnshire County Council iscontinuing to search for more people to adopt.A variety of adoptive parents are needed from different backgroundsand with varied experiences to meet the extensive range of childrenawaiting adoption. There’s no such thing as a typical carer andLincolnshire Adoption Service welcomes applicants who are single,married or unmarried, from any ethnic or religious background,heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, employed or onbenefits.The service particularly welcomes enquiries about sibling groups andchildren over the age of five and those with disabilities ordevelopmental delay. The aim in all cases is to provide a loving home forchildren who can’t be brought up within their own birth family.During National Adoption Week you can get advice on adoption attwo open days – at South Holland Centre, Spalding on Monday 4thNovember from 12-3pm, and at The Showroom, Lincoln on Tuesday 5thNovember from 1-4pm. You can also call the adoption hotline on 0800093 3099 and speak to a member of staff, or log on towww.lincolnshire.gov.uk/adoptionandfosteringLATEST NEWSRNLI lifeboats in actionoff Skegness beachBoth of Skegness’ RNLI lifeboats were called out to assist a47ft fishing vessel aground on the beach at Skegness.The FV Jolene suffered engine failure and was blowing closeashore by a strong north easterly wind. With her fishing gearstill out the crew managed to get an anchor overboard to try tosteady the vessel, but they were already in too shallow waterand quickly found themselves aground on the beach.The volunteer crew of the inshore lifeboat Peterborough BeerFestival IV and the all-weather lifeboat Lincolnshire Poacher weresoon on the scene.Deputy 2nd Coxswain Gavin Abbott, in command of theLincolnshire Poacher, says it looked like being a difficult task.“This was clearly a very big, heavy vessel, in very shallow water.But before we could worry about getting her off the beach wehad to get a tow rope across.“In the end this was a relatively brief call out, but a very gooddemonstration of the different capabilities of our two lifeboats,and the crew, working well together.”Lincoln Inspired launchesnew fundraising appealFundraising to pay for the costs of staging the next Lincoln Inspiredarts festival in May 2014 is officially under way. The team behind thefestival, which is largely run by volunteers, set itself a tough target ofraising up to £14,000 by 1st November.Festival director Sara Bullimore says, “It may sound a lot butjudging by the positive response we had when we launched LincolnInspired last year and the reaction to the first festival in May we arereally hoping we can makeit.“More than fivethousand people attendedevents across the five daysof the festival in 2013 andwe’re determined to make2014 better. We’ve got lotsof great fundraising ideas,such as a new Friends ofthe Festival scheme and aprogramme of LincolnInspired Presentsevents, which will berunning throughoutthe year. We firmlybelieve that ifeverybody gives a littlewe can achieve a lotand that will be ourphilosophy for 2014.”006-007:Layout 1 11/10/13 13:57 Page 1Cig-nificant sumsCigars removed from the cellars ofthe home of Hitler’s deputy at theend of the Second World Warhave sold at auction in Lincoln.The full and part box ofcigars, which had beenspecially made forReichsmarshall HermannGoring, were featuredin the sale at Lincolnauctioneers GoldingYoung & Mawer andsold for £1300.Auctioneer John Leatt says, “These cigars werespecially made for the Fuhrer’s deputy and, by the vendor’sfamily repute, were removed from the cellars of his home inBrandenburg, near Berlin, after the end of the war. They wereconsigned for sale by a local private vendor who inherited themfrom a relative.”The cigars were held in boxes bearing ‘SondernfetigungReichsmarshall Hermann Göring’ which means ‘Specially made forReichmarshall Hermann Göring’. The boxes also featured Göring’sinitials, his personal coat of arms and the supplier’s name, Gildemann Ltd,Cigar Manufacturers, Berlin-Hamburg.LATEST NEWSLincolnshireteenager joins Oxfamto present Syria peace callOxfam campaigner Charlotte Stone from Burgh-le-Marsh went all the wayto the Foreign Office to urge Ministers to do everything they can to makepeace happen for Syria.Charlotte joined other Oxfam campaigners from all over the country to meetwith Hugh Robertson, Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and NorthAfrica , and hand in a 50,000 name petition that has been collectedthroughout the summer at UK festivals. The Love Syria petition calls for apeaceful resolution to the conflict in Syria and urges the UK government touse their global influence to help deliver peace talks.Charlotte campaigned at Bestival and the Isle of Wight festivals this summeras well as in her local community. She says, “Throughout the summer Ivolunteered as an Oxfam Festival Campaigner. This was really interesting, aswe had to speak to festival-goers about the complex situation in Syria in afun and interactive way, and the responsefrom people was so enthusiastic. “Being able to come alongand personally hand in thepetition has been anincredibleopportunity.”Fantastic results from ForeverKim Penney issearching for morepeople interested inspreading the wordabout a range of healthproducts, and developingan income stream andnew relationships whilethey do so.Kim tells us, “ForeverLiving Products, whohave just celebrated 35years in business, are theworld’s biggest grower of aloevera and beehive-based health andwellbeing products. Theseproducts, which come with a sixtyday unconditional money backguarantee, help many people,increasing energy levels and alleviating the symptoms of common problemssuch as IBS, eczema, arthritis, asthma and allergies.“The company is expanding rapidly both here in the UK and globally so weneed more people. I’ve helped many people in Lincolnshire develop secondincome streams from a few hundred pounds a month to several thousands,through developing a passion for the products and what we call team building– seeking new and interested people and coaching and mentoring them to dothe same.”For more information contact Kim on 07801 625686,kimp@foreverfantastic.com or www.facebook.com/kimpenneyff. You can alsovisit their stand at the Christmas Food & Gift Fair at the LincolnshireShowground this November and receive a special gift with your purchases byquoting Lincolnshire Today.Cinema sites searchgathering paceLincoln chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co are reportingthat their search for potential new Savoy Cinema sites isgathering momentum.The firm was asked by Savoy Cinemas’ Managing DirectorJames Collington to identify new areas into which he couldexpand his portfolio and create new jobs. Savoy venuescurrently include Boston’s West End Cinema.Banks Long & Co Director Tim Bradford says, “Since ourappointment we have been actively searching for potentialnew cinema sites and have identified a number ofopportunities, which we are now pursuing.“However, Savoy would ultimately like to have a dozen or sovenues, so we are keen to hear from property companies,developers and local authorities who may have just what we arelooking for. We believe there are local councils with land andbuildings which may be surplus to their requirements or whichare proving difficult to dispose of. Alternatively, an investormight own a substantially-sized vacant building or surplus landwhich could be redeveloped to everyone’s benefit.”Anyone with sites which are potentially suitable should callTim Bradford on 01522 544515.006-007:Layout 1 11/10/13 13:57 Page 2Celebrate Christmas &New Year at Jocasta’sWhether you want to relax with family orparty the night away, Jocasta’s is the perfectplace for your festive celebrationsParty To A Party from £28.95 per personOffering one of the largest four-course Christmas menus to choose from and there’s Lincoln’s best disco and lightshows to party the night away to. We cater for mixed parties from 6 to 350 guests and private parties for up to 500.Christmas Day £65 per personTreat yourself to a bucks fizz reception, followed by a 7course gourmet feastwith your family and friends in frontof our cosy log-burner.We offer a truly wonderfully and chilled out day, with notidying or washing up to do at the end of it all. Arrivaltime is 12.30pm, for dining at 1.00pm through to 4pm.New Year’s Eve CelebrationsJocasta’s hosts one of Lincoln’s biggest and best NewYear’s Eve parties. Disco, Live Music from Geno Washington & band, Laser light show, live feed to Big Ben, exploding balloons at midnight, two coursehot buffet, breakfast, on-site photographer and thebest fireworks display in the county.Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Tickets £60Geno Washington is still the UK’s No 1 1960’s Soul Man,he’s the real deal, enjoying cult status on the Soul, R&B,Blues and Northern Soul scenes. Hear classics ‘I Put a Spellon You’, ‘Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag’ & many more!Geno Washingtonjocastagroup.netTel01522 686314 Emailenquiries@jocastasgroup.net AddressMoor Lane |Thorpe-on-the-Hill |Lincoln |LN6 9BW008:Layout 1 11/10/13 12:51 Page 1CARDIOLOGYBMI THE LINCOLN HOSPITALFollow these ten tips below to keep things ticking over nicely:1: Know the signs of troubleChest pain can be a sign of a heart attack. But heart attacks in women can also be accompanied by symptoms that can be confused with other ailments. Shortness of breath, nausea or actual vomiting, back or jaw pain, and unexplained fatigue can also be danger signs.2: Pack it in;IGSYPH½PPXLMWQEKE^MRI[MXLreasons why you should stop smoking. It helps your health in so many ways, and lowering your risk of heart disease is right up there.3: Get yourself checkedThe British Heart Foundation says that anyone over the age of 40 should be having regular cardiovascular checkups with their doctor. This examines risk factors including cholesterol, blood pressure, family history and diabetes. 4: Confront your frontThe more fat you store around your middle (as opposed to your hips, thighs or bottom), the higher your risk of heart disease. But on the plus side, this more dangerous fat is also the easiest to shift.5: Cut out trans fatsUnlike ‘good’ fats found in foods WYGLEWSPMZISMP¾E\WIIHSMPERHwalnuts, trans fats are chemically altered vegetable oils and should be avoided. They are very common, turning up in everything from ready meals and biscuits to crisps and sweets.6: Get goingIt’s unfair but after menopause, women have higher concentrations of total cholesterol than men do. To compensate, women need to make their life more aerobic. Aerobic exercise helps boost your ‘good’ cholesterol and lowers the blood fats (known as triglycerides). 7: Salt: just a pinchSalt can raise your blood pressure and you shouldn’t consume more than six grams a day. That’s about a teaspoon’s worth. Start taking an interest in the labels of foods you buy and, at home, go very easy on what you use.)EX½WLX[MGIE[IIOIt can lower your blood fats and help boost your levels of HDL, or ‘good’ cholesterol. In particular, go for mackerel, salmon or sardines which are high in Omega-3 fatty acids.9: Cut down on alcoholThere is some evidence that an occasional glass of red wine can FIFIRI½GMEPFYXSRXLI[LSPIalcohol and good health don’t tend to mix.10: Reduce your risk of diabetesA woman with diabetes has an increased risk - by a factor up to 7 - of heart disease or heart attack. The easiest way to do this is keeping control of your weight.It’s a sobering statistic that heart disease is the No. 1 threat to women. In fact it kills three times more people than the three main female cancers (breast, ovarian and cervical) put together.%X&1-8LI0MRGSPRLSWTMXEPSYVGEVHMSPSK]HITEVXQIRXFIRI½XWJVSQXLIPEXIWXXIGLRSPSK]ERHELMKLP]WOMPPIHclinical team to help you keep in rhythm.'EPPXS½RHSYXQSVISVXSFSSOERETTSMRXQIRXBMI The Lincoln Hospital Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 1QU bmihealthcare.co.uk/lincolnSerious about health. 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