< PreviousARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIREe catch up with Kerry in aLincoln café on a sunnyafternoon, and can tell art is herpassion. Having always loved to draw fromschool age, Kerry recently decided to take upher dream again. What surprises us most is the medium Kerrychooses to produce her work - the humble biro!An unconventional method which brings tomind pencil shading. The delicate hatchshading on some of her work means you’dnever guess it was the same kind of pen peopleuse at work or to scribble down phonenumbers. Kerry explains, “I drew with pens when I wasyounger, and it seems to have stuck. It isunusual, but I rememberbeing drawn to somecoloured pens in a shopwhen I was a teenagerand since then I’ve lovedexperimenting with themand enjoy the challenge ofportraying detail withpens.”Having grown up inDerbyshire, some ofKerry’schildhoodmemories havePennyfor yourthoughtsLincoln illustrator Kerry Dawn produces beautifulimages of nature and quirkier subject matter, butwhat influences her?W20-21:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:31 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY21ARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIREmade it into her work, particularly of thecountryside and natural world. “I grew upin a little village called Newton, which isnear Tibshelf, and I remember walkingacross fields with my Grandad, who also hadan allotment. Since moving to Lincoln, myinfluences have come from my surroundingstoo. I love the fallow deer at Belton House nearGrantham and I’ve taken trips to Chatsworthtoo.”As far as artists’ influences on her work, Kerrycites Tony Hart on getting her interested as achild, but wildlife illustrator Jonathan Woodwardand collage artists have also had a more directinfluence on her recent work.Plans for the future include producing a set ofgreetings cards and hopefully being stocked inlocal galleries and shops. “My dream project is to work on a book, orfor advertisers or publishers. I’m working on amore quirky project at the moment for awebsite, so I’m enjoying the variety at themoment!”You can find Kerry’s work online atwww.kerrydawnillustration.com, on Twitter@kdillustration or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/kerrydawnillustrationYou can also buy Kerry’s work viawww.artrookie.co.uk/kerrydawnillustrationwhere it can be printed on cushions,plates, clocks, mugs and phone cases.You can find Kerry’s work online atwww.kerrydawnillustration.com, on Twitter@kdillustration or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/kerrydawnillustrationYou can also buy Kerry’s work viawww.artrookie.co.uk/kerrydawnillustrationwhere it can be printed on cushions,plates, clocks, mugs and phone cases.20-21:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:31 Page 222 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYGARDENSSitting on the Lincolnshire/Nottinghamshire border, Besthorpe isa stone’s throw from Doddington andEagle in the corner of westLincolnshire. One of those villages youfind at the end of long, winding,narrow and beautiful lanes we’re sofamous for, when you get there, it’s aquaint, reassuringly traditionalexample. We visited Slacks Farm Houseon a hot day and we wowed by thedisplay we find. Lovingly tended toand designed by our resident gardencolumnists Fullers Forestry andLandscaping, it’s a mix of formal andcontemporary styles, which surroundthe farmhouse, which dates from1580. Portionedand perfectWe visit a garden with a difference. Split into sections, it’s a take onformal gardening in one of Lincolnshire’s most beautiful villages.22-24:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:24 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY23GARDENSThe owners have elected to buildwalkways that are full of surprises, but inkeeping with the age of the house. In therear of the property, through a seatingarea centred around an ancient well, is alavender-scented and lined path that isan extension of an existing path thatapparently led to nowhere. At the end isa rather large urn, which serves as a focalpoint for anyone stepping into thegarden and is big enough also to be seen24 At the end is a rather largeurn, which serves as a focalpoint for anyone steppinginto the garden22-24:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:24 Page 2from the house. In the other side of theproperty lies a moresecluded section thatincludes a ratherimposing yew hedge, butrather than shadowingthe garden, it simplyoffers a haven-like encircling effect.Inside here are beds planted with awhole host of shrubs and flowers,which maintain the interest as youtake a seat under a wonderful livingwillow arbour, which means you aredrawing in all the focal points ofthis private section all at once.Referred to by the owners as the‘secret garden’ it’s certainly aplace to escape to.When gardens look thisgreat, you can see thebenefit of a bit of designapplied. 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Thereare lots of jobs that can be done this monththough;• Keep clearing up fallen leaves from lawns,bed, veg patches and ponds• If you have room create a separate leafheap rather than simply adding leaves tocompost, as leaf mould is a luxury soil improver,especially if you are growing lilies in pots.• Brush paths regularly with a stiff broom tohelp stop them getting slippery. You can alsouse a pressure washer to remove moss andalgae.• Raise containers onto pot feet to preventwaterlogging.• Insulate outdoor containers from frost.Bubblewrap would be a good material to use,and you can also use this inside yourgreenhouse to keep it snug and warm.• Plant tulip bulbs ready for spring next year.• Prune roses to prevent wind-rock.• Plant out winter bedding.• In your veg patch you can startharvesting winter brassicas such as brussels,sprouts and kale. Your leeks should also beready. • Cover brassicas with netting if pigeonsare proving a problem.• You can sow overwintering broad beansand early peas for crops next May. If yoursoil is well-draining you can still plant garlicand onion sets in the early part of thismonth.• Pick ripe apples and pears and lift anddivide congested clumps of rhubarb.• You can cut the grass short now, as tallgrasses can become mouldy beneath snowcover. • After the ground freezes, coverperennials with mulch to keep frost-thawcycles from heaving them out of the ground.• Use a seasonal bonfire – where this isallowed – to dispose of excess debris unfitfor composting.AtouchoffrostAtouchoffrost26-27:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:27 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY27GARDEN ADVICESpecialised Servicesin Garden DesignLandscaping andTree MaintenanceBacked by a highly-skilledand experienced team,we’ve built our reputationon an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored gardening and forestry solutionsFREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONSCall 01522 868717 or 07867 510544info@fullersforestry.co.uklwww.fullersforestry.co.ukwww.landscapinglincolnshire.comFULLERSForestry & LandscapingPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MR. SUTTIPON YAKHAMIf you are planning on having a bonfire, whether it is on 5thNovember or not, you need to remember our friendlyhedgehogs. It is advisable to burn a bonfire on the same daythat it is built, otherwise local hedgehogs may see it as freehotel and decide to hibernate inside it. Hedgehogs are a gardener’s friend as they eat unwantedbugs and grubs and, as an endangered species, you may wantto look at creating them a purpose built bed and breakfast inyour garden. If you want to encourage them then you canleave out plain fresh water and food in shallow bowls. They liketo eat minced meat, tinned dog or cat food (but not fish-based), crushed cat biscuits or chopped boiled eggs. Neverfeed hedgehogs milk as it can cause them to have upsettummies! The other garden friends that need our help are our wildbirds. Don’t forget to put out some food to encourage theminto your garden and ensure they have a suitable food source.In fact, many wild bird food supplies also provide specialisthedgehog food! If you have time you could also build a birdbox. By putting it up now it will ensure the birds havesomewhere for the spring and summer next year, and this willsoon come round!PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DASEAFORDIf you are planning on having a bonfire, whether it is on 5th November or not, you need to rememberour friendly hedgehogs26-27:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:27 Page 228 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYLINCOLNSHIRE WALKSThe Grantham Canal, which starts atTrent Bridge in the city of Nottingham, is asignificant landscape feature of southLincolnshire’s 18th century industrialheritage. It enters the county near MustonBridge at grid reference 830367 about amile and a half from Woolsthorpe Bridge,where our walk begins, so that of its 33miles length only the last 6½ miles or sowere actually in Lincolnshire – the majority,in spite of the canal’s name, being inNottinghamshire and Leicestershire.Construction began in 1793 and itopened in 1797. Its original function was totransport local produce to the industrialmidlands in return for heavy cargoes suchas building materials, coal andmanufactured goods and this proved quiteprofitable from the outset. Later much ofthe canal’s other cargo came to be the localironstone that was initially quarried from1879 onwards around Brewer’s Grave aboveCliff Wood, Woolsthorpe. The site is crossedon Route 2.The ore was carried down to WoolsthorpeWharf on a 3-foot gauge tramway.Production soon outstripped barge capacityand within four years a branch railway linewas built from the mainNottingham/Grantham line to Woolsthorpe.Then as more quarries were opened up asfar away as Harlaxton, Denton and Stroxtonextension branch lines were constructedduring the early 20th century thateventually totalled some fourteen miles inlength. This part of the Vale of Belvoir wasthus for many years quite “industrialised”.Canal trade was affected of course by thearrival of the Nottingham / Granthamrailway but it remained in business and hadWOOLSTHORPE AND THE GRANTHAM CANAL - AFIGURE OF EIGHT!This month two linked walks explore the environs of the GranthamCanal near WoolsthorpeExploring Lincolnshire on footWOOLSTHORPE WHARFAND CARPENTER'S SHOPSTENWITH BRIDGEBRIDLE BRIDGEWOOLSTHORPEVILLAGE ANDBELVOIR CASTLE28-29:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:23 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSa revival of fortunes during WWII.Competition from road traffic thenincreased and the canal was soonvirtually abandoned by the GreatNorthern Railway, who had owned itfrom 1924, and saw it as a threat to theirrailway business. Closure came in 1929.The ironstone railways survived until1974 and the embankment by whichthey crossed the canal near Woolsthorpehas now been removed.Just near the inn - to the west and bestseen from Route 1 - are some singlestorey buildings restored in 1994, butdating from the 1790’s, known as the“Carpenter’s Shop” although they in factalso contained other canal maintenancefacilities including workshops, ablacksmiths and offices.The area is one of the author’sfavourites in south Lincolnshire since itcombines much of historic interest withsome glorious scenery, easy, level towpathwalks combined with energetic hill paths.Our two routes cross each other at theRutland Arms conveniently providing adays walking comprising both morningand afternoon rambles with lunch inbetween. Both routes use short sections ofthe Viking Way.We begin from the RutlandArms, which was a bargeman’sinn in the time of the canal’sheyday and has since becomebut this time pass under it and walk on tothe next bridge – Number 63 – unusuallybuilt of wood and known as the BridleBridge.Turn right over it and after twohandgates walk directly across an arablefield to reach the former ironstone railway.Cross this too onto a rising path, which, atthe top meets the Viking Way. Turn leftand continue climbing. In just under half amile another path branches right headingdiagonally over a large field to meet aroad opposite a continuation path intosome woods. If conditions underfoot arewet, you could stay on the Viking Way tothe road, there turning right to meet thefield path, then go left into the woods.Follow the woodland track until you seea stile in a fence to your left. Cross thisand turn right beside the trees soon to berewarded with a fine view overWoolsthorpe village to Belvoir Castle.Head downhill keeping close to the treesand trend right beside them to reach twostiles accessing the woods again. At aroad cross to a continuing path opposite.Bear half left downhill passing close to aprotruding hedge corner and maintainingyour line to a footpath sign at a hedge gap.Join a road and turn right. In 300 yardstake the lane on the right – there’s asign for the inn – and follow thatback to the Rutland Arms.by Hugh MarrowsFACTFILESTART: Rutland Arms (Dirty Duck), Woolsthorpe. (Tel 01476 - 870111)MAPS: OS Landranger 130 (Grantham) • Explorer 247DISTANCE: Walk 1: 3½ miles • 5.5 kilometresWalk 2: 3¾ miles • 6 kilometres.REFRESHMENTS: Rutland Arms (Dirty Duck)THE CANAL AT WOOLSTHORPETHE DIRTY DUCK INNbetter known as the “Dirty Duck”. Thethree locks near the inn are the upperthree of a series of seven known as theWoolsthorpe Flight.NOTES.The inn is signposted off theroad north of Woolsthorpe village. Parkalong the lane’s wide verges near the inn.Or check with the inn itself; I’m told theremay be new landlords by the time ofpublication.ROUTE 1.From near the inn crossWoolsthorpe Bridge (Number 61 - whichhas a 28 mile marker post beneath it) andturn right past two locks along the towpathfor half a mile to Longmoor Bridge.(Number 62) Take the track on the leftfollowing this to a road and there turn left.In another half a mile, as the roadbegins to rise for the old railway and canalbridges, look for a level footpath on theright through trees that heads back ontothe towpath. Turn left under the bridge –Stenwith Bridge Number 60. Astraightforward “short” mile beside thecanal now returns you to the start. ROUTE 2.In its latter stages this walkgives spectacular views of Belvoir Castle.Follow Route 1 again to Longmoor Bridge28-29:Layout 1 13/10/14 11:23 Page 2Next >