£2.95 NOVEMBER 2015£2.95 NOVEMBER 2015THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINETHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEwww.blmgroup.co.ukBLMGROUPGROUPBLMWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETWWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET25+ years young25+ years youngLest we forget…Countyheritage Homes &gardensAutumn/winterfashionChristmasInspiration Countyheritage Homes &gardensAutumn/winterfashionChristmasInspiration Lest we forget…01_Layout 1 13/10/2015 10:08 Page 1 www.oldrids.co.ukStores in Boston, Grantham, Lincoln & GainsboroughDREAM DOORS®NEW LIFE FOR OLD KITCHENSCall Sheila for your FREEquote on 01522 526400Visit our showroom: Sunningdale TradingEstate, Dixon Close, Lincoln, LN6 7UBLET DREAM DOORS MAKEYOUR DREAMS COME TRUEOrder now to ensure pre-Christmas fitlFrom a simple door replacementto a complete new kitchenlHuge choice of worktops,doors and applianceslTrusted reputation lFREEdesign and planninglOutstanding quality lSenior Citizen discountView our credentials atOur12thBirthdayinLincoln02_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:26 Page 1November and already the high street stores are rolling out theirChristmas gift items reminding us that another year has almost passed.But, thanks to my best efforts, which include: joining a gym, cycling,playing golf and eating sensibly – not to mention the truckloads ofmulti-vits I now take each day, the days when I would wake at 6amand spring from the bed with the grace of a gazelle are, hopefully,coming back within reach, which is more than I can say for touchingmy toes….My wife suggests I’m entering a mid life crisis and to be honest she might beright. I even caught myself browsing motorbikes the other day but hey, what’swrong with revisiting your youth? It’s a chance to re-do all the things you tookfor granted the first time round, right? Fortunately, it’s also that time of year when we can wrap up in hats andscarves and get to the stores, well before all those ‘uplifting’ Christmas songsstart. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas but if shopping early gives mean opportunity to avoid listening to Doris Day, and Slade telling me my mumgot caught kissing Santa yet again, then I’m all for starting early.Of course, we all have our own agenda so whether yours is to: start shopping,tackle that home makeover that’s long overdue or join me in shrinking a size ortwo in time for the party season then you’ll love our pages this month.Alternatively, for those who don’t need to worry about their waistlines or interiordesign schemes, we’ve plenty more besides: from Lincolnshire wildlife to walkson the wild side and should you be looking for a bit of retail therapy for yourselfjust give our motoring section, or fashion pages a glance! We hope you enjoy reading our latest offerings and don’t forget you don’t haveto wait a whole month any more to keep on top of what’s happening in ourwonderful county - just visit our web page at www.lincolnshire.net and we’ll keepyou informed and entertained between issues. Good reading, as always Steve FisherEditorLincolnshireToday@lincstodaylincolnshiretoday.netEditor:Steve FisherJournalists:Michael Fisher, Stuart Pearcey, Dominic CuthbertSales Director: Angela CooperAccounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes(01472) 310301Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen,Mark CassonAdvertising: 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. 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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.AIRPOWERART.CO.UKMORE WAYS TO READLINCOLNSHIRE TODAYLog onto www.lincolnshiretoday.net03_Layout 1 13/10/2015 08:34 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?10 LINCOLNSHIRE AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE Charity’s new base officially opened12 COUNTRY COURT CARE Our family caring for yours28EXPLORING LINCOLNSHIRE ON FOOTHugh Marrows shows us another great walk -Tathwell and Haugham30LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFESo named for their tendency to mimic a pig androot around in shrubs and undergrowth, thehedgehog is perhaps England’s most astoundinganimal32ELEGANCE IN AUTUMNAs the chill of winter starts to settle in, warmerclothes are a must, but the frosty nip on thewind gives ample opportunity to accessorise andlayer up for eye-catching combinations42THE GIFT OF GLOWING SKIN As the chilly winds settle in for the long haul,and the sights of Lincolnshire beckon, weprovide you with an in-depth guide to beatingthat winter itch and keeping skin looking itsnatural best44OLD DOG, NEW TRICKSFor the older generation, keeping fit becomes anincreasingly important – but increasinglydifficult challenge. One such CrossFitter tells ushis story46CHRISTMAS GIFTSChristmas may be just around the corner, but forthose of you who haven’t gotten all their giftssorted – here are some great ideas for things thatcan be picked up within Lincolnshire50SEASON’S GREETINGS… ALMOSTChristmas is soon approaching, perhaps you’veheard – but if you haven’t booked yourChristmas dinner, it may soon be too late58EQUINE - A DAY IN COURTOften the least desired course, there may come atime that a horse owner is called into court. Hereis what you might need to expectcontentsNOVEMBER3232AS THE CHILL OF WINTER STARTS TO SETTLE IN,WARMER CLOTHES ARE A MUST, BUT THEFROSTY NIP ON THE WIND GIVES AMPLEOPPORTUNITY TO ACCESSORISE AND LAYER UPFOR EYE-CATCHING COMBINATIONS.04-05_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:54 Page 11313THE VETERANS WERE TREATED TO A FANTASTICCELEBRATION, DURING WHICH THE RT HONEARL HOWE, MINISTER OF STATE FOR THEMOD OFFICIALLY UNVEILED THE MEMORIALSPIRE.60SHOWTIME!Okay, so it only happens once every two years,but the Frankfurt Motor Show is a significantdate for us motoring journalists66WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on inLincolnshire, here’s a sample of what’shappening in the county this month. Desirablehomes16PREACHING TO THE CONVERTEDThis month we pay a visit to a delightfulreader’s home and restoration project in thetranquil village of Skillington19CHESTERFIELDS IN LINCOLNGrowing a family business from a hobby20BEAUTIFYING THE BATHROOMAs the most revealing space in the home, thebathroom has to work overtime to impress, buta few simple additions can make a world ofdifference22BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO A GARDENOver the past decade or so Anne and MartynChilvers of Scartho in Grimsby have workedwonders in bringing a previously neglectedgarden back to life26A SPACE FOR EVERYONEEd Fuller from Fullers Forestry andLandscaping explains how to turn your gardeninto a space for everyone to enjoySocial scenes13 INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND MEMORIAL SPIREOver 300 of the last remaining members ofWWII’s Bomber Command met togetherrecently, in order to celebrate the unveiling ofthe IBCC’s Memorial Spire and Walls ofRemembrance (phase 1).57 OCTOBER SPORTSMAN’S DINNERHeld at the Bentley Hotel in Lincoln, thisOctober’s Sportsman’s Dinner saw AlexStepney ex-Man Utd Footballer in attendancePHOTO: WWW.PLACE-ARCHITECTURE.CO.UK04-05_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:54 Page 2Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust has recently announced that they’ve won the Nationwide ‘Big Local’ vote for August and will nowreceive a donation of £5000. The Big Local is a project organised by the Nationwide Building Society. People can vote for one of three charities in aparticular region to win a donation of £5000 from Nationwide. In August, the Big Local was in the East Midlands and LincolnshireWildlife Trust was selected as one of the charities. Over the course of the month, people from across the county and beyond voted for the Trust and two other charities, andwhen the votes were counted Nationwide announced that Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust had trumped the other entrants. Public support has always been crucial to the Trust’s work. Nature reserves, which provide incredibly valuable habitats to manycreatures, are in the vanguard of the Trust’s efforts, but so is education and communication as it seeks to help people understandhow important nature is to our health and well-being as a society. LATEST NEWSGrantham Hospital awardedfor high standards An imaging department at Grantham and District Hospital hasbecome one of only six nationwide hospitals to receive an awardfor operating at a high standard. The MRI department at GDH has been awarded an ‘externalpeer review’ award from the British Society of CardiovascularMagnetic Resonance (BSCMR), the organisation who promotesclinical practice and research. The award is voluntary and requires the department to send offvarious cardiac MRI images and reports to colleagues at thesociety. These were then reviewed and commented on by severaltop consultant cardiologists. This ward certifies that the department is operating at a highstandard, and is classed as being in the same league as other majorcardiac hospitals. Patients, then, can be assured they are receivinga high quality and dependable service. Chris Bilton, Superintendent MRI Radiographer, commented: “Itis testament to the hard work of our dedicated staff who have avery complex job in sometimes difficult situations, and still manageto keep their standards high. I am personally very proud.” Lincoln Castle shortlistedfor Best UK Tourism Project It’s only recent that Lincoln Castle came out as runner up in anaward which seeks to find the UK’s favourite lottery funded projectsfrom across the nation. Now the cultural hotspot has been shortlistedfor the Best UK Tourism Project by the British Guild of Travel Writers,or, more specifically, Lincoln Castle Revealed.This prestigious accolade is awarded by the Guild, which wasfounded in 1960 and represents some 270 writers, journalists, editors,photographers and bloggers. The award aims to uncover new projectsin the UK, Europe and worldwide. Crucially, the award not only factorsin a location’s tourist appeal, but its benefit on the local community. The awards work on nominations from members of the guild whovisit said locations on their many travels. Some of the nomineesalongside Lincoln Castle Revealed include Strawberry Hill House inTwickenham and Wirth Exhibition and Arts Centre in Bruton, Somerset. The winners will be announced in November. LincolnshireWildlife Trust scoop top prize in‘Big Local’ votePHOTO: PETER R FOSTER IDMA06-07_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:56 Page 1Family bed push fundraiser inmemory of loved onesThe Hill family and friends have pushed aretro hospital bed through Scunthorpe inmemory of loved ones who recentlypassed away of cancer. The nine mile event, ‘The Big BedPush’, which took in early October, wasin aid of Lindsey Lodge Hospice tocelebrate the lives of Jean andGraham Hill – pictured on theirwedding day. Their children Terry,Dave and Clare Holmes organised it.Organiser Clare from Greetwell,explained: “My dad passed awayin May from Non-Hodgkin’s cancer and three monthslater my mum passed away from lung cancer at the hospice.We cannot thank Lindsey Lodge enough for the wonderful andcaring service they provided. After their mum passed away a fundraising idea was born anda 1930s hospital bed was bought off eBay and picked up fromKent. Commenting on the event, Clare said: “The event willhopefully catch people’s attention because it’s something a little bitdifferent. Bed pushing was popular in the late 1970s so we thoughtwe would bring back a bit of retro.” Flog It comesto Grimsby Local antique fanciers can look forward to the arrival of popularBBC One programme Flog It returning to the recount. Following asuccessful and well attended event at Normandy Hall, near Scunthorpe,three years ago, the show makes Grimsby Minster, St James’ Square its stagein October. Alex Habgood, Series Location Manager, commented: “Paul Martin and theentire Flog It team are really pleased to be bringing the shoe to Grimsby. I’msure the Minster will provide the perfect setting for our valuation day; ourexperts are all looking forward to welcoming people along for their freevaluation. If you’ve ever wondered how much your boot sale bargains or clutterin the loft might be worth, not is your chance to find out.”Series presenter Paul Martin adds: “I’m delighted to be bringing Flog It toGrimsby. I’m looking forward to exploring the town and the Minster andrevealing some of the area’s fascinating history to our viewers. I hope as manypeople as possible come along to see us with their items fort valuation.” Community hub to be createdthanks to lottery grant funding Architecture, sportsand leisure firm, LK2,has secured £793,362in funding – one ofthe largest grantsever to be given bythe Big Lottery Fund,to help develop anew village hall forLincolnshire’s ToftNewton. A further £100,000has been secured through West Lindsey District Council and LincolnshireCounty Council. Thanks to the substantial grant, LK2 have and will continueto provide a full service to Toft Newton Village Hall Association including:business planning, finding applications and architectural services. Andrew Kitchen, Director at LK2, explained: “The new village hall will helpcreate a stronger sense of community well-being and provide improvedaccess to existing and new activates. The association will now be able toprovide services and events organised by the local community, in a much-needed built for purpose space.“The development will also help older people to access the hall to takepart in activities, which can only benefit the village in the long-term. Localsports teams, as well as social groups will be able to use the building all yearround.”Back to Medicine’s Roots Christine Butt is a registered consultant medical herbalistwho worked for 20 years as a complementary therapist beforestudying to become a herbalist in 1993. She qualified in 2000and ran a busy clinic in London before moving back to herrural roots. Whilst having a unique and refreshing attitude to modernmedicine and recognising the many benefits science has tooffer, Christine is not entirely comfortable with standardmedical practice. With the national average for a GPappointment at about 10 minutes, it’s all too easy to see whyprescription drugs are given for each symptom. To Christine, this is merely ‘papering over the cracks’ andshe places equal emphasis on physical, mental and emotionalaspects of her patients’ health. Unless the cause of thecondition is treated, inevitably, new symptoms will appearmaking the original condition worse or giving rise to newailments. Nearly all modern drugs are made from syntheticallyproduced chemical extracts, whereas herbal medicine isproduced from the whole plant in a synergistic way.To find out more, why not pop in to the newly openedclinic:Unit 12, New Market Hall, Louth, LN11 9NS or Tel: 01507607028 or out of hours please call 07771 601218PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/EQUILIBRIUM PHOTOGRAPHERS06-07_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:56 Page 2READERS’lettersWe’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views orissues you would like us to cover, do get in touch.Life Hack TipsDear Lincolnshire Today,Last week I popped into my local W H Smith’s for my regular issueof Lincolnshire Today and ahead of me, at the checkout, was thetypical moaner who’d been given his last free plastic bag. He wascomplaining about the government, the cost how this would swellthe pockets of W H Smith’s etc etc. What he didn’t understand was that you can reuse the bags notonly for your shopping but as a bin liner, as a disposable glove, linersfor your wellies, a paintbrush protector, or for your packed lunch…oras a gag!” Insofar as the stores making a fast buck my understanding is that allproceeds are being donated to charity so perhaps what he should bedoing is writing to his MP and asking if he can claim Gift Aid on hisannual spend on these? GrrrrrrP BlundellLincolnPICKOF THEMONTHPICK OF THE MONTHThe winner of our letter of the month wins a case of wineWe’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 lettersDoggy dashDear Lincolnshire Today,I wonder if any of your readers would like to join the Jerry Green Doggy Dash on Sunday13th December? It coincides with the 10th annual Santa Fun Run which starts at CastleSquare in Lincoln at 11.30am and takes in the historic Bailgate area of the city.Organised by Running Imp, the Lincoln Santa Fun Run is not just for those fit enough torun it often gets walkers of all ages and abilities, most of who dress as Santa and raisesponsorship in the process.Participants who would like to bring their dog along and take part in the Doggy Dash,which is organised by Jerry Green Dog Rescue, takes on the same course but starts just outside the castle gates.With everyone dressing as Santa and many dressing up their dog it really gets you into the Christmas spirit and helps highlight theneeds of man’s best friend, especially at Christmas time.Those wishing to take part in the doggy dash can find out more and sign up via the website: www.lincolnsantafunrun.co.uk/doggy-dash. A RobinsonBriggPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LUCKYIMAGESA Burning IssueDear Lincolnshire Today,There is a lot of controversy over banning smoking whiledriving but surely this has long been an anomaly in the law.After all drivers have been pulled over when they’ve been seen‘not being in control’ by having one hand on the wheel andanother on a sandwich or chocolate bar so how can havingone hand resting with a cigarette be treated differently? Presumably if a lighted cigarette fell into your lap the driverwould be in quite a flap whereas bit of chocolate fallingwouldn’t be quite such an issue would it (unless you’re a realchocaholic of course). What complaining smokers don’t realiseis that their habit is putting other people’s lives at risk! S JonesEmailPHOTO: CARSTEN MEDOM MADSEN08_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:28 Page 109_Layout 1 12/10/2015 15:28 Page 1Next >