< Previous40 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFASHIONPreparing for the coldIt’s November, which means a chill in the air and a bite to the wind that you’ll need to wrap up against.Here’s some ideas for winter warmers that not only keep out the cold, but look good too!This chunky-knit lambswooljumper (£120) is not only verystylish, but will keep youwarm as well. Couple it with acasual jacket for a look thatcan work for professionalengagements as well ascasual situations.(www.gant.co.uk) 32-43:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:58 Page 911 Middlegate, Newark, NG24 1AG T: 01636 70 66 44www.masdings.com32-43:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:58 Page 10J.F.InkleyThe Man’s ShopThe Crescent, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1ANTel: 01775 72223932-43:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:58 Page 11LINCOLNSHIRETODAY43FASHION1 – Fynch Hatton are one of those labels that you know will always deliver.Their range of hand-knit jumpers look fantastic and are hard-wearing too.Why not look into their whole range today? (www.fynch-hatton.de)2 – These woollen hates from Gant (£35-40) will no doubt keep out thecold. With the age of the bobble hat back again, you’ll also look on trendthis winter. (www.gant.co.uk)3 – Regatta are another go-to brand to look into for winter, this printedtube scarf (£8) is not only great value but will keep out the chill even onlong walks in the Lincolnshire Wolds. (www.regatta.com)12332-43:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:59 Page 12Sparkle after sundown with a host of hair and beauty treatmentsShininglight44 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHAIR & BEAUTYShininglightSparkle after sundown with a host of hair and beauty treatments44-45:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:30 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY45HAIR & BEAUTYincolnshire really comes to life after dark inNovember – with a host of parties and balls in the run-up to Christmas. The challenge is to look smooth andstylish during the colder months. Certainly, the arrival ofwinter and the transition from cold and windy conditionsoutdoors to dehydrating central heating indoors can leadto some literally hair-raising changes. Hair becomes dry,brittle and lacklustre leaving many battling with frizzy,unmanageable locks, while skin gets dried out.Lincolnshire’s hair and beauty specialists can help solvethe problem and bring on the brightness. Indeed one ofthe big trends at the moment when it comes to hair iswarm, multi-tonal hues with a glossy finish – a shining lightin the dark! As Amanda Jackson at Great Lengths hair extensionspoints out, “Following the hugely popular brunette-to-blonde Ombre trend, this year the hair styling industry hasseen a softer, more grown up look burst onto the scene –aptly named Sombre. With a more natural feel, the Sombretrend is perfect for ladies looking to update their look forwinter and can be worn on long or short hair, withbrunette, blonde or even red hair colours. “Achieving the perfect Sombre is all about a gradualcolour which slowly becomes lighter and brighter from theroots to the ends of your hair. To ensure your colour isnatural yet on-trend, ask your hairdresser to add lightertones towards the ends of your hair and around your face.These highlights will leave you with a warm, glowingSombre effect that’s perfect for the colder season. Dark-light blonde Sombre styles have recently been sported bythe likes of Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Cara Delevigne. “For brunettes, adding warm caramel and honey tonestowards the ends of your hair will refresh your style forwinter. To wear it best, we recommend you opt for goldenshades that are only one or two shades lighter than thecolour at your roots, for the perfect grown-out look that’sbang on trend. “Whether you wear your hair in luscious lengths or achic mid-length cut, the Sombre style is the perfect trendto update your look for the autumn season.”A new shade can certainly bring a touch of warmth andclass to the winter’s major events. A glossy finish can alsomake all the difference and across Lincolnshire’s stylistsnow you can find a host of deep conditioning hairtreatments to give your locks an instant boost. Some ofthose use new technology enhanced with biomimeticingredients which mimic and replace lost keratin andbring a multitude of benefits to your hair, including aseries of hand-selected vitamins and essential oils knownto keep the hair strong, feeling smooth and lookingincredibly shiny.The other aim in the winter months is to add a healthyglow to your skin – to ensure you look blooming ratherthan simply fading into the background. In fact some ofthe seasonal fruits that we’re currently seeing in ourhedgerows may be able to offer a helping hand.The oil from rosehips, for example, has been found tobe particularly rich in essential fatty acids – the buildingblocks for healthy skin cells and one of the foundations ofthe protective layers the skin forms. They’re also crammedwith bioflavonoids, found in certain plants and known tobe powerful anti-oxidants shown to protect the body andskin against harmful substances called oxygen free radicals– the main culprits thought to be responsible for agingskin and a host of health problems. Extracts from rosehipsare also found to be high in Vitamin C, which has beenlinked to helping bolster our immune systems.Rosehip oil can be found in treatments such asphytalotion and phytaoil, which have been specificallydesigned to help protect your skin from the elements. Theproducts are packed with natural oils including apricotkernel, jojoba seed, lavender, lime and geranium whichact to provide a natural barrier for your skin, keepingmoisture locked in, but the elements locked out – perfectfor this chilly time of year.If you skin is still deadly dull, however, that’s usually aresult of a build-up of dead skin cells on your face.Exfoliation lifts the dulling film of dead skin from your skinto give you a fresh and more youthful lookingcomplexion.Don’t forget also that the sun’s still shining despite thecool temperatures – and UV rays can still damage yourskin as they can during the summer. UVA rays are the raysthat age you and they are the same strength all yearround. During the day, experts recommend you use amoisturiser rich in antioxidants to protect skin from free-radical damage and repair skin which has previously beendamaged during the warmer weather.Although the weather is gloomy at this time of yearthere’s no need for your hair and skin to replicate that –and the county’s specialists are perfectly placed to helpyou brighten the darker months!PHOTO: COURTESY GREAT LENGTHS EXTENSIONSL44-45:Layout 1 13/10/14 12:31 Page 2HEALTH & WELLBEINGWhen you think of what is fitness and who the fittest peopleon earth are you probably think of a triathlete, cyclist ormarathon runner. However, nothing could be further from thetruth. The endurance athlete has trained long past anycardiovascular health benefit and has lost ground in strength,speed, and power, typically doing nothing for coordination,agility, balance, and accuracy and possesses little more thanaverage flexibility. This is hardly the stuff of elite athleticism. CrossFit is not a specialised fitness program, but a deliberateattempt to optimise physical competence in various fitnessdomains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance,Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility,Balance, and Accuracy. Master all of these areas and not only willyou be fitter, faster and stronger, but combined with a good diet,you will also have the body to go with it. If it all sounds a bitcomplicated, then this is how we break it down… Diet - lays the molecular foundations for fitness and healthNutrition plays a critical role in your fitness. Forget about thelatest fad diets, miracle pills or shakes, these may work for yourrabbit, but won’t do anything for you in the long run exceptincrease your risk of disease and leave you weak and on the roadto ill health. Proper nutrition can maximise the effect of yourtraining efforts and should be a healthy balance of protein,carbohydrates, and fats. Yes fats are good for you too!Metabolic Conditioning - builds capacity over short,medium and long distancesOur athletes are trained to bike, run, swim, and row at short,middle, and long distances. We don’t specialise in one distanceover another because we never know in life when we’ll need tosprint for a bus or trek five miles to a petrol station when the carbreaks down. Keeping the body guessing will do wonders foryour fitness and physique and also mean you never get bored orstuck in a rut.Gymnastics - establishes functional capacity for bodycontrol and range of motionFor a combination of strength, flexibility, well-developedphysique, coordination, balance, accuracy, and agility the gymnasthas no equal in the sports world, yet the use of this trainingmodality is absurdly absent from nearly all gym programs. Wetrain our athletes in gymnastics from simple to advancedmovements such as pull-ups, squats, lunges, jumps and push-upswith every movement scaled down where necessary to meet theneeds of each individual.Weightlifting and throwing - develop ability to controlexternal objects and produce powerYes we lift weights (heavy ones), but before all the ladies run forthe hills, no they won’t make you big and muscly and no they’renothing to be afraid of. The Olympic lifts have a unique capacityto develop strength, muscle, power, speed and coordination so itsCrossFit… What iffitness wasfun?Our fitness expert Adam Jones, Coach and co-owner ofCrossFit Witham located in Lincoln, recently looked at“What is CrossFit”? In this article Adam explores inmore detail what you should expect if you have neverset foot in a CrossFit gym, the reasons for doing so andthe benefits you should expect.46-47:Layout 1 13/10/14 13:02 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY47HEALTH & FITNESSCan youstand it?Do you suffer from pain in your heels, particularlywhen you get up in the morning? Pam Coulton ofthe Burton Waters Clinic explains what might becausing this. It’s believed 10% of people will suffer from severe heel pain,known as Plantar Fasciitis, at some point. This is something likelyto affect more women than men, and will most commonly be anissue for those aged between forty and sixty. The plantar fascia is tissue that runs from the heel to the toes,and this performs many roles, such as maintaining your arch andacting as a shock absorber as you walk. Plantar fasciitis generallyoccurs at the point near or where the tissue meets the heel.There can be numerous issues that could cause this oftenexcruciating pain – long periods of walking or standing, if you’verecently started exercising, if your footwear is ill-fitting, if you’recarrying excess weight or if you have a tight Achilles tendon, forexample.There are various exercises you can do to assist the healingprocess, and of course reducing the time on your feet will help.However most people don’t have the luxury of this, and a fullassessment of your foot function will enable a clinician to get tothe root of the problem.There are a variety of orthotic insoles that can be placed in yourregular footwear, and this can assist in both reducing theimmediate pain and facilitating the healing process, as well aspreventing future injury.Plantar Fasciitis is simple for an experienced and qualifiedorthotist to diagnose, and an appointment will enable you toreview all of the options available to you.Fancy giving CrossFit a go? They inviteanyone to come for a look round or to try afree taster session by visiting the gymMonday to Friday, or contacting the teamvia Facebook, email or by calling07725 124535. For more information seewww.crossfitwitham.co.uknot surprising that Olympic lifters are amongst the world’sstrongest athletes. Just like gymnastics, Olympic lifting isseldom seen in the commercial fitness community becauseof their inherently complex and technical nature howeverwe make them available to anyone with the patience andpersistence to learn. Sport - applies fitness in competitive atmospherewith more randomised movements and skill masteryCombining all these elements into fun and challengingworkouts we harness the natural camaraderie, competitionand fun of CrossFit to deliver an intensity that cannot bematched by other means. Whereas you usually visit agym when its quiet so you can get first refusal on all themachines, a CrossFit gym is at its most effective whenthere is a group of people working out together, pushingeach other on and therefore yielding greater results foreveryone involved. Trust us, you’ll never work out on yourown again.BURTON WATERS CLINICDo you suffer from...Foot Pain?Knee Pain?Back Pain?Orthotic intervention helps to reduce pain, slow the progression of a deformity or prevent injury.Orthoc treatment is not just for professional athletes or people with complex medical condionsBook your assessment with a qualified and experienced Orthost.6 & 7 The Landings | Burton Waters | Lincoln | LN1 2TUCALL 01522 520 362 /07946 598 133info@quaysorthotics.co.uk | www.quaysorthotics.co.uk46-47:Layout 1 13/10/14 13:03 Page 248 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSOCIAL SCENEMake some noise at theMinistry of Hound!The Burton Hunt and Brocklesby Hunt are two of Lincolnshire’s oldest – but whenthey got together this month it was for something brand new.Ministry of Hound was a hunt ball with a big difference, bringing together bothhunts for an evening of fun and dance music at the Lincolnshire Showground to markthe beginning of the hunting season. Supported by Greg’s Brewery and Arthur TClothing, the evening was a huge success with over four hundred people from acrossthe county attending.It’s expected that this will now be a regular event, so follow Ministry of Hound onFacebook to find out more about plans for next time!PHOTOS BY CHRIS POWER PHOTOGRAPHY, WWW.CHRISPOWERPHOTOGRAPHY.CO.UKChris Powerand KirstyWilson ofBrocklesbyHuntBeth Sharp and Sarah Lucy Wallis ofBrocklesby HuntJack Coulbeck, Bart Albone, Lily Faulding, CharlieSharpe, Daisy Clarke, Betsy Clarke, Chris MontgomeryOrganisers Tom Strawson andBen FieldsendNellie Haynes, Helen Dawson, Rob Hammond, Hannah Cooper,Chloe Kirkby, Liv Al-Adwani48:Layout 1 13/10/14 10:50 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY49CHRISTMAS GIFTSIt’s beginning to look a lotlike ChristmasIt’s beginning to look a lotlike ChristmasIt’s that time of year again, time to think aboutthose unique gifts you can squirrel away foryour loved ones. As well as the larger presentsyou’re planning, here’s a few ideas forinteresting smaller gifts.1 – These quirky, but cool pallet coasters (£14.95) are a worthy addition to not onlya rustic living room, but their rough and ready style will suit a shed, blokey office orworkshop. Perfect! www.red5.co.uk2 – This fan (£12.95) will come in handy in the summer and would make either acar or a workplace seem that much cooler, don’t you think? www.red5.co.uk3 – This is a must for any comic book nerd, male or female. A look back at 75years of Marvel Comics (£135), it brings together original artwork, biographies andphotographs that show the story behind one of the most enduring comic bookproducers ever. www.maidenshop.com4 – For those who love a good drop, theneed to decanter is essential. Why notdo it with style this year? This ShipsDecanter (£48.95) makes a realstatement and means your tipple is well-prepared in style.www.annabeljames.co.ukFor HimFor Him123449-51:Layout 1 13/10/14 14:07 Page 1Next >