£2.95 NOVEMBER 2014£2.95 NOVEMBER 2014THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMCelebratinglife in thecountyWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25+ years young25+ years youngExploringLincolnshireHomes andgardensVintage carsGastronomicdelightsCelebratinglife in thecountyExploringLincolnshireHomes andgardensVintage carsGastronomicdelights01:Layout 1 13/10/14 09:13 Page 1Coming soon to Burton WatersTennyson Wharf, which opens early next year, is a purpose-built care home offering professional,personalised care with a range of services and facilities to suit all needs, including:• Nursing care • Residential care• Dementia care • Respite breaks• Activities programme • Delicious menusStunning New Care HomePark Lane, Burton Waters, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD • www.barchester.com In response to growing demand for our first-classcare services, we’re proud to announcethe opening of a new Barchester care home, overlooking the marina in Burton Waters.Our Show Suites open this month!Why not pop in and take a tour, or call us for more informationabout our new care home and the care services we’ll provide.Tel: 01522 848 747CROFTCARPETSWhere the customer always comes firstOpenMon - Sat10 - 5pmSunday by Appointment5 - 6 HIGH STREET, LINCOLN LN5 8BG (NR SOUTH PARK ROUNDABOUT)01522 523004 07944218982 WWW.CROFTCARPETS.CO.UKTransform your home!With fresh, modern & easy to maintain carpets, curtains & blindsFor Carpets, Curtains, Blinds,Vinyl, Laminates orReal Wood Floor. Who else will:Beat any like for like quotes on a stunning range of carpets and wood flooringVisit you for FREE to take accurate measurementsMove your furniture for you to fit your new carpets and flooringTake away your old carpetsOffer an efficient & courteous serviceProtect your wool carpets from lifes littledisasters with a FREEwarranty offer. 02:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:57 Page 1The magazine that caresWE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place thanwe found itLincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentallyresponsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that ourcustomers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of.Community -From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘goodneighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, throughfinancial support of local causes and charities. Environment -Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and naturalresources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Wow! Is it really November already? It makes you wonderwhere the year has gone - one minute we’re enjoying theglorious sunshine and the next, we’re reaching for our coatsand brollies.But let’s not forget November is an important time of year formany reasons – not least of which is Remembrance Sunday, ourchance to honour those that served in World War I andcommemorate the end of hostilities. Then there’s Bonfire Night, of course – an opportunity to join in with othersas we gather around outside to lose a few fillings on overcooked bonfiretoffee. Does anyone do that anymore or has that tradition long beenforgotten? I’m sure my dentist used to rub his hands every November.There’s lots more to this time of year though and our latest issue is packedwith an array of suggestions that’ll inspire readers. Indeed we highlight allthat’s spectacular about Lincolnshire after dark with a bumper dining section,news of numerous shows and events and our fantastic fashion pages whichfeature fabulous ideas to help you become the life and soul of the party.Whether you’re the outdoor type, the old romantic, or one ofLincolnshire’s socialites, we’ve something for you – so we hope you enjoy it!Last, but by no means least, don’t forget you can keep up to date inbetween your monthly issues at www.lincolnshiretoday.net and if you haven’talready done so why not subscribe to our newsletter online and we’ll mailyou the latest stories direct to your inbox.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 WWW.SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/IAN WOOLCOCK03:Layout 1 13/10/14 09:24 Page 1Features6 This month in LincolnshireWhat’s been going on in the county?20 The pen is mightier...We meet artist Kerry Dawn who createsmasterpieces with the humble biro28 Exploring Lincolnshire on footWoolsthorpe and the Grantham Canal32 Layer on the luxuryColour and glitz to brighten up even thegloomiest days are the stars of our fashionpages44 A shining lightSparkle after sundown with a host of hair andbeauty treatments46 Making fitness funGetting into shape doesn’t have to beboring, as we find out49 Christmas is coming!Get one step ahead of the rest by gettingyour festive plans sorted early – we’ve gotlots of ideas for presents, venues andfabulous food67 Thinking of tying the knot?Real life inspiration if you’ve just popped thequestion71 Once in a “Lanc”-timeWe report from a historic aviation occasion inLincolnshire72 Country DiaryOur wildlife expert opens up the autumnalmanac74 For you and your horseThe latest news and advice on mattersequine76 Search for a starHow Lincolnshire companies are benefitingfrom a constant stream of new talentNOVEMBER 2014Contents66127104-05:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:17 Page 178 Hit the roadClassic and current cars come under thespotlight in our motoring pages84 What’s on in LincolnshireThere’s loads going on throughout theregion over the next few weeksDesirable homes12 A hallowed homeWe visit a delightful property in Fulbeckpacked with charm and history18 Time for teaWe spotlight accessories that will makemealtimes special no matter what’scooking22 Border linesRight on the edge of Lincolnshire lies aconsistently surprising garden26 Get down to grass rootsOur expert has plenty of ideas to help yourgarden through the colder monthsSocial scenes31 Memories and magic at the BentleyAbsent friends were honoured at a specialevent in Lincoln48 Make some noise at the Ministry of HoundLincolnshire’s hunts got together for a ballwith a big difference70 Raising awareness of asthmaA ball in Scunthorpe remembered AlexHardiment91 State of the artThe grand opening of a fantastic newgallery in Lincolnshire6732728404-05:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:18 Page 2Skegness RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew members hadthe opportunity for some valuable training, working withone of the vessels that maintain the wind turbines offthe Lincolnshire coast.Centrica Energy’s Lynn, Inner Dowsing and Lincs windfarms consist of 129 turbines, each nearly 150m tall andin total providing enough power to supply over 300,000households. A fleet of ‘Windcat’ support vessels fromGrimsby provide maintenance support for the turbines.The Skegness all-weather lifeboat Lincolnshire Poacher launched having been given details of a simulated incident that had occurred onwind farm support vessel Windcat 33 that was working on a turbine in the middle of the Lincs wind farm, some six miles east of Skegness.The lifeboat made her way towards turbine LS23 to find a simulated casualty - a life-sized dummy – requiring medical attention andevacuation back to Skegness hospital.Skegness lifeboat Coxswain Ray Chapman says, “Fortunately, the teams that work on the wind farms are well trained and veryprofessional, so real incidents on the turbines are extremely rare. But it’s always good to be prepared for a worst case scenario.”LATEST NEWSKnow your skin!Solar keratosis affects over three million people in theUK alone, but awareness of the condition is relatively low.In fact, more than half of the Lincolnshire residents whowere asked in a recent survey had never heard of SK,which is characterised by rough patches of skin that candevelop following prolonged exposure to sunlight.The Know Your Skin campaign aims to remind thepublic about the hidden dangers of the sun andhighlights the importance of checking your skin for signsof change all year round. One in ten of the peoplesurveyed didn’t know that checking your skin couldidentify SK and one in five people surveyed wouldn’twant to ask a healthcare professional to help, as theywould worry about wasting their time.To find out more, visitwww.KnowYourSkin.co.uk/lincolnshire.Get on track forentertainmentThe CleethorpesCoast Light Railway is afamiliar part of theresort and welcomesthousands of visitorsevery year. As well asthe trains, a host ofspecial events take placeat Lakeside Stationthroughout the year.On Halloween weekend you can experience a frightening ride on theHallowscream Express. If you dare stop off at the haunted halt on Friday31st October and Saturday 1st November, you’ll be in for a surprise.Watch out for terrifying treats and ghoulish goodies!The Santa Specials are also running throughout December, starting on6th December and running every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas,as well as 22nd and 23rd December. Travel from Cleethorpes Kingsway toLapland Central, enjoy delicious festive refreshments at Mrs Claus’Kitchen and meet Santa and the elves in his Magical Grotto.For further details of these events and to book your place, visitwww.cleethorpescoastlightrailway.co.uk or call 01472 604657.Skegnesslifeboat crewtrain for windfarm evacuation06-07:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:27 Page 1artsNK seeking a new home fortheir aerial rigartsNK are looking for a suitable locationfor re-housing their six metre aerial rig.The rig, which is currently housed atNorth Kesteven Centre Hykeham, willbe homeless as of January as thecentre undergoes its majorrefurbishment.The rig is used to provideaerial dance classes tochildren, young people andadults with weekly sessionsuitable for all levels offitness and experience.Sessions run weekly forchildren, young people andadults suitable for all levelsof fitness and experience. The focus is solely on learning newtechniques on silks and hoop equipment which improvesphysical fitness, strength and flexibility. It conditions the entirebody and is great for building confidence too.artsNK are looking for somewhere to move the rig, equipmentand classes to, either within North Hykeham or surrounding areas,so participants can continue to enjoy this unique style of dance. Ifanybody knows anywhere suitable contact Amy Dalton atamy.dalton@litc.org.uk or 07766 422675.LATEST NEWSVolunteersbrighten up BoulthamPark HouseVolunteers fromLincolnshire Co-op havehelped regenerate thegarden at Boultham ParkHouse, a care home south ofLincoln.Armed with paintbrushes,pallets and elbow grease, theeleven-strong teamtransformed the space,installing a wishing welldonated by staff memberMaria Langley. Volunteers also built planters and window-boxes from recycledpallet wood and refreshed outdoor furniture with a lick of paint.Tina Dorr, a carer at the home, says, “We’re hoping that by rejuvenating theoutdoor area we’ll make it more appealing for our clients to get out into thegarden, but we have thought about those who can’t get out too. We’realso putting up bird feeders and window boxes that our residents willbe able to see from the lounges.”The home caters for many people suffering from dementia, sothe staff intend to plant the window boxes withseasonal flowers, as a way to help those withmemory impairments recognisewhat time of year it is.Residents invited toMeet the StreetResidents havebeen getting toknow theirneighbours during aseries of eventstaking place in theWest End area ofLincoln. Meet theStreet gave studentsand long-termresidents theopportunity to meetothers living in theircommunity, which has been affected by problems with anti-social behaviourin the past.The events have been organised by the University of Lincoln’s Students’Union in partnership with City of Lincoln Council, Lincolnshire Police andthe University of Lincoln.The first event took place at Elena’s Kitchen. Elena and Franco Garcea,owners of Elena’s Kitchen, welcomed the scheme and said they were pleasedto see residents building community relations. They said, “It was great tosee local residents and students chatting like old friends. There ought to bemore evenings like this so that they can get to know each other better.”The events coincide with the lead-up to World Hello Day on 21st November.Staff at Lincoln & Yorkrace from Lincoln to YorkThe team at Lincoln & York are feeling proud aftercompleting an 85 mile charity cycle raising over £16,000.22 members of the team and friends of the UK coffeecompany rode from Lincoln Cathedral to York Minster insupport of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and theLincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance.The first company charity event Lincoln & York hastaken part in was an overwhelming success with hundredsof generous contributions coming in from customers,suppliers, friends, family and colleagues. The total £16,160will be split equally between the two charities.The event came as part of celebrations for Lincoln &York’s twentieth birthday. Both directors, Simon Herringand James Sweeting, took part in the cycle which was anapt tribute to the coffee firm which they named after theirrespective home cities – the start and end point of the ride.Donations can still be made to the cause by visitinguk.virginmoneygiving.com/LeTourdeLincolnandYork06-07:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:27 Page 2Farmer’s wrathDear Lincolnshire Today,I have to take issue with MrWilkinson’s letter entitled‘Keep on trucking’. If we, asfarmers, were limited todriving across fields therewould be barely enough foodon the table and what wouldbe available would be highlypriced, imported rubbish. I am afraid Mr Wilkinsondoesn’t appreciate that thecountryside is a working environment, not simply ruralprettification to ease the stress of city slickers who dash from townto town in oversized cars. Regrettably, we are forced to share the same roads as thesepeople who flash their lights and gesticulate in fury after beingheld up for a whole five or ten minutes, not appreciating that weare there out of necessity, not choice. Of course, these same peopledon’t mind us getting up at the crack of dawn to produce the foodthey demand. They’ve probably overlooked the fact we work adarn sight more hours than the average office worker too, and infar worse conditions than they would tolerate. Perhaps, the nexttime Mr Wilkinson calls into work to say he’s been snowed in, hemight connect the dots and think of the poor old farmer who hasto brave that ice and snow to tend to his livestock, which doesn’taccept excuses for not turning up to work that day. Eaten today? Then try thanking the farmer you next see on theroad.S SwansonLincolnReaders’lettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issuesyou would like us to cover, do get in touch.Feeling festive?Dear Lincolnshire Today,I would have written sooner, as Christmas stock has beenall over Lincolnshire shops for months now. As the clichédsaying goes: ‘It gets earlier and earlier!’, a recent visit to alocal supermarket however had me taking a second glance atthe ‘seasonal’ aisle as I spotted Easter eggs there, in October!Can you believe it? Maybe in the future we’ll just have thesedisplays out all year round, it seems that as soon as onecelebration is marketed, another takes its place, regardless ofthe time of year!Yours exasperatedly,D DunnWoodhall SpaEditor: We agree, which is why although you’ll find a hint ofChristmas in this issue with regard to present and food ideas, we won’tgo all tinsel and turkey on you until December!PICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wine.We’d love to hear from you: Lincolnshire Today, Armstrong House,Armstrong Street, Grimsby, N E Lincs DN31 2QE. Email: lincs-today@blmgroup.co.uk We reserve the right to edit published lettersI like to go a-wanderingDear Lincolnshire Today,Although it’s now getting too dark to go on walks of anylength at night now they are drawing in, I must say my wifeand I are seeing new sides to thecounty by following HughMarrows’ monthly walks whichyou print. Our dog is loving ittoo, he’s never had so muchroom to run about. Could youperhaps give us some tips nexttime you run a piece? We’vegot some equipment, but whatperhaps would we need if wewant to trek a little further? Justa thought.D RenhamWaddingtonPICKOF THEMONTHPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COMRONFROMYORK08:Layout 1 13/10/14 09:27 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY9LINCOLNSHIRE & NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AIR AMBULANCEKeeping thecounty coveredWith the Lincolnshireand Nottinghamshire AirAmbulance still relyingpurely on donations andfundraising to stay airborne,the team is encouraging newways of raising the much-needed funds.Serving both counties 7 days aweek, 365 days of the year since1994, the yellow helicopter is now afamiliar sight, flying across our skies. As are the shops in fourteenlocations across the area, the Air Ambulance’s Lincolnshire FundraiserEmma Young says, “The clue is in the word – FUNdraising! Whatbetter way to help a lifesaving charity than by getting your friends,family or colleagues together and organising a fundraising event? Itcould be a cake sale, a large black tie ball or an office dress downday. No matter how big or small it will make a difference!”As well as the usual channels, including Lincolnshire Todayshaking their buckets at county events, the Air Ambulance haslaunched ‘The Essential Cook Book’, sold in all of the charity’sshops and at Ruddocks shop on the High Street in Lincoln. Thejam-packed book contains over 100 recipes donated from friends,Air Ambulance staff and crew and members of the public. Designed and printed by Ruddocks on Great Northern Terracein Lincoln, the book is up there with this year’s must-have recipebooks. It has a fresh look inspired by the regions love of food andits local dishes.The Air Ambulance needs to raise £1.8 million every year. Youcan help them do this by purchasing a copy of the cookbook for£10. Other ways to help would be by playing the weekly lottery,joining the supporters club, becoming a volunteer or by doingyour own fundraising activities. To find out more, visitwww.ambucopter.org.uk. Lincolnshire Today’s Angie Cooperwith the Air Ambulance teamBARCHESTER HEALTHCARENew care home forBurton WatersThe exceptionalshow suites atBarchesterHealthcare’s newcare home inBurton Watersopen this month,with the home welcoming its first residents early next year. Thesixty-bed home overlooking the marina will deliver high qualityresidential, nursing, and dedicated dementia care.Visitors to the show suites will be able to view a range of roomsand get a feel for the high standard of interiors. The team will alsobe on hand to discuss any care needs that you may have foryourself or someone you care for.A highly trained care team, many of whom will be employedfrom the local area, will provide a caring home for new residents.Residential care is available for those that need help with the tasksof daily living. Nursing care will also be available to those thatrequire that extra level of assistance.Tennyson Wharf Care Home will also include a dedicated area ofthe home that provides high-quality care for people living withdementia. This area has been designed with facilities such as a life-skills kitchen where people can get involved with baking andexperience the familiarity of everyday household tasks like setting thetable for dinner. The purposeful design encourages those individualsliving with dementia to continue to live a full and active life.To arrange a viewing or for more information, contact amember of the Tennyson Wharf care team on 01522 848747.Further information can be found at www.barchester.com.09:Layout 1 13/10/14 10:25 Page 1Next >