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Wehave a course which has an outstanding layout andfollowing the recent improvements we are lookingforward to hosting the 2020 English Women’s CountyFinals and other County and National events in the future”*15 months Membership starts Jan 1st 2019.02.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 13:44 Page 1from theeditorIn Little Women, author Louisa May Alcott bemoanedNovember as being the “most disagreeable month in thewhole year”. She’s not alone either, with writers, intellectualsand your average Joe often possessing a similar sentiment.It’s easy to see why, given the month is sandwiched betweenthe end of autumn and Christmas, making it a kind ofhinterland where the clocks go back, and everything is darkand cold. Fortunately for you, dear readers, we here at Lincolnshire Today loveNovember. It’s a great excuse to get wrapped up warm, spend time in front ofthe fire and enjoy those beautiful open skies our county is famous for. And that’sexactly the kind of November we want to showcase in this month’s issue. Our fashion pages present a curated guide to all the snuggest style you’ll seeall season. Feeling warm and toasty is also the theme of this month’s hometrends guide, which will make you want to put your feet up in front of the firewith a nice hot cup of tea. Of course, Christmas will soon be upon us and to help you get a head start,we’ve put together a gift guide. If you’re looking for somewhere new to shopthis year, why not give Brigg a go? With our in-depth area feature, you’ll soon fallin love with the charming market town. Our wedding feature, meanwhile,showcases the ins and outs of tying the knot during the festive season, or whynow is the best time to propose in time for a summer wedding. With all the usual features, supplements and advice you’ve come to expect,you’ll be as delighted reading our November issue as we were in writing it. Good reading, as alwaysMichael FisherEditorand the Lincolnshire Today teamGroup Editor:Steve FisherEditor:Michael Fisher, Journalists:Dominic Cuthbert,Stuart Pearcey, Tess EggintonSales Director: Angela CooperSales: Kerry Randerson Accounts & Circulations: Angela Sharman, John Downes (01472) 310301Design & Production: Gary Jorgensen, Mark CassonAdvertising: Tel: (01472) 310302Editorial: Tel: (01472) 310305Part Of The Business Link Magazine Group: 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 be reproduced,transmitted, photocopied, recorded or otherwise without expresspermission of the copyright holder, for which application should beaddressed first to the publisher. While every reasonable care is taken,neither the publisher nor its participating agents accept liability for loss ordamage to prints, colour transparencies, negatives or other material ofwhatever nature submitted to this publication. The views expressed in thispublication are not necessarily the views of those held by the publisher.This magazine is now fully recyclable. By recycling magazines,you can help reduce waste and add to the 5.5 million tonnesof paper already recycled by the UK paper industry eachyear. Before you recycle your magazine, please ensure youremove all plastic wrapping, free gifts and samples. If you areunable to participate in a recycling scheme, then why notpass your magazine onto a local hospital or charity?FRONT COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF HTTP://AIRPOWERART.CO.UKLincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netHELP US TO CAREis ChristmasBransby Horses, Bransby, Lincoln, LN1 2PH | www.bransbyhorses.co.uk | 01427 788464 | Registered Charity No: 1075601 03.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 13:46 Page 1Features6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIREWhat’s been going on in the county this month?9OLDRIDS & DOWNTOWNLove Christmas, Love Hampers, Love Oldrids & Downtown28LINCOLNSHIRE WALKSAnother quest to rediscover one of Lincolnshire’s manyhidden gems comes our way this month, as our reporterswops his brogues for walking shoes to explore the fringesof the fens in Haconby, Stainfield, Dyke & Morton31THE BEAUTY OF BRIGGWith markets, boutiques, an arts scene and historic hallsnearby, Brigg is a town with a lot to offer35CANCER FUNDRAISERHeld at Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort in Brigg, thisfundraising event was in aid of prostate cancer36LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLOREDWhichever way one approaches Louth the magnificent spireof St James’s church greets the eye. We visit to explore38WRAPPING UP FOR WINTERNovember’s the odd month out this time of year, stuckbetween the end of autumn and the start of the partyseason. And this hinterland is long, dark and cold. The upsideis that it gives you a chance to rock your winter fashions,because everyone deserves to look fabulous all wrapped up48LOOKING GLAM THROUGH WINTERThere’s plenty to do already in November, what withChristmas around the corner, but if you’re going to make astatement in the winter months, there are things to keep inmind50GIFT AND GOThe months leading toward Christmas may not be the bestfor getting fit but pushes in the new year lead to manylooking to improve their lifestyles, which can make fitnessequipment fantastic Christmas presents52ITALY’S BEST KEPT SECRET?Franciacorta must surely be one of Italy's best kept secrets, aregion that produces sparkling wines with more structure,complexity and finesse than those made elsewhere in Italy54WINTER WARMERSCold nights, winter weather inbound and warm food in thekitchen. This month’s recipes prepare us for the Winterahead57ENCHANTED FOREST CHARITY BALLIn aid of the St Barnabas Hospice, the Enchanted ForestTheme Charity Ball was held at the Lincoln Hotel last month,bringing a touch of magic to the city. With a three coursemeal, entertainment and even a mind reader, the eventmanaged to raise over £9000 in support of the charityNOVEMBER3838NOVEMBER’S THE ODD MONTH OUT THIS TIMEOF YEAR, STUCK BETWEEN THE END OFAUTUMN AND THE START OF THE PARTYSEASON. THE UPSIDE IS THAT IT GIVES YOU ACHANCE TO ROCK YOUR WINTER FASHIONScontents04-05.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 13:47 Page 16666ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC WINTER BIRDSTO VISIT LINCOLNSHIRE, WE TAKE A LOOKAT THE LIFE OF THE EUROPEAN ROBIN59WINTER WEDDINGSThere’s a certain magic to a winter wedding, especially if theweather is on your side and there’s a dusting of snow and acrisp blue sky to go with it. While winter weddings aren’t foreveryone, this is a popular time of year for proposals64LINCOLN HOTEL Q&AWe had a chance to meet up with the Lincoln Hotel, to notonly see what’s to come for the year ahead, but to meet withGeneral Manager, Stephen Marriott and Head Chef, Billy Frost66LINCOLNSHIRE WILDLIFEOne of the most iconic winter birds to visit Lincolnshire, wetake a look at the life of the European Robin68THE GIFT OF GIVINGAlthough it isn’t Christmas for a little bit longer, most will havealready made a start on their shopping. To save you some ofthe hassle this year, we’ve collected up some of the very bestgifts you can find. We’re sure there’s something for your lovedones here74COUNTY MOTORINGIt’s that time of the year once more when Lincolnshire Today'smotoring correspondent jets off to for one of the biggestevents of the motoring calendar - Paris's biennial Mondial del'Auto• We take a look at the Ferrari 588 GTB80WHAT’S ONThere’s always something going on in LincolnshireDesirable homes12HORSE RIDERS’ HAVENWith extensive equestrian facilities, including its own manègeschool, this month’s featured home is paradise for anyonewith a horse and is ideal for the up-and-coming professionalrider18GETTING COMFORTABLEIt’s all about cosiness and comfort as the days get shorter andthe mercury drops. Nothing says cosy quite like sitting in frontof a fireplace20THE PRINCESS OF POP ARTThis month we take a closer look at the works of independentartist Louise Lacey whose stunning pop art has won theaffection of clients and customers the world over22ABLAZE WITH COLOURThis month we pay a visit to another, rather stunning, readersgarden in the south of Lincolnshire. It is in fact the creation ofJoan Curtis and her late husband Cliff who between themtransformed a humble plot into a veritable oasis of colour26REMEMBER, REMEMBER THE GARDEN IN NOVEMBERWith the shorter days and wanting to stay inside more wecan forget about the needs of our garden. While you may notbe using the garden in the same way as the summer monthsthere is still lots to do04-05.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 13:47 Page 2Seeds from IsaacNewton’s apple treeseek new homeSeeds from Isaac Newton’s apple tree, which were blastedinto space with Tim Peake, are now young trees and in need ofa new home.The apple pips were taken to the International Space Station on the British ESA astronaut’s Principia mission, where they spent sixmonths floating in micro gravity as part of the ‘Pips in Space’ project.Now the UK Space Agency, the National Trust and Kew, who worked together on the project, have teamed up with South KestevenDistrict Council (SKDC) in Lincolnshire to launch a competition to find partners that share a commitment to inspire future Newtons tohost the trees.The pips were taken from the iconic Flower of Kent tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, Isaac Newton’s family home near Grantham,Lincolnshire, which is cared for by the National Trust.The bidding was launched at Woolsthorpe Manor during the media launch of the SKDC-backed Gravity Fields Festival.Exhibition brings artof David Hockney andBritish greats to LincolnA unique exhibition, including art by David Hockney, BridgetRiley, Hurvin Anderson and Barbara Hepworth, is now on show atThe Collection Museum in Lincoln.‘Land, City & Sea: British Masters from the David Ross Collection’ is aone-off opportunity to view paintings, prints and sculptures from someof the most important British artists working in the last sixty years.It brings together highlights from the collection of David Ross, the localentrepreneur and philanthropist best known for co-founding The CarphoneWarehouse Group.Jenny Gleadell, Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer, said: “Over the pasttwenty years, David Ross has been building this collection, which spanstwentieth century modernism and Pop Art, through to contemporarymasterpieces by numerous Turner Prize nominees. We’re extremely gratefulto David for this opportunity to share these fantastic works with the publicfor the first time.”The exhibition runs until 6 January 2019.latestnewsScunthorpe duo raisemoney to supportpeople with dementiaA duo from Scunthorpe have raised almost £760 to helpsupport people with dementia and make NorthLincolnshire a dementia-friendly place.Siobhan GillenDonald, who works for North LincolnshireCouncil’s adult social care team, and husband Stuart raisedthe money through various fundraising activities.The money will be used to buy large pieced jigsawpuzzles with local pictures on them that can be loaned outthrough the council’s Carers Support Centre to supportpeople with dementia.Siobhan said: “Dementia is something close to my heartas there is a family history of it, and we wanted to dosomething positive to help others suffering with dementia.”She added: “By raising awareness together at a locallevel, we can help reduce the stigma of dementia andencourage people in our communities with dementia orare worried about their memory, to seek help.”© Shuttertock.com/Ocskay Mark© Shutterstock/kirillov alexey© The Collection06-08.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 11:21 Page 1Huge crowds gathered to see a replica of HMS Endeavour inGrantham Market Place before it ‘sailed’ along town centrestreets.Tens of thousands of people packed into the town centre onSaturday to watch the finale of the Gravity Fields Festival – thelargest ever crowd since the event started in 2012.Early estimates put the crowds at more than 20,000, withticket returns and exhibition attendances throughout thefestival suggesting an overall audience figure of around 83,000.That’s a significant increase on the 2016 festival audiencefigure of 67,000 and has reinforced organiser South KestevenDistrict Council’s decision, announced by Deputy Leader CllrKelham Cooke, to make it a permanent fixture.Gravity’s five days of festival colour and entertainment, allinspired by Sir Isaac Newton’s local links, have been claimed as an outstanding success by SKDC.“I am delighted to see what a success our fourth Gravity Fields Festival has proved to be,” said The Council Leader, Cllr Matthew Lee,whose Cabinet portfolio includes arts and culture.DoubleTree byHilton to offerspecial weddingpackage in 2019Situated on the Brayford Marina, the DoubleTree byHilton Lincoln offers tranquil waterfront views in the heartof the city. Host up to 400 guests in the contemporary fifthfloor Cathedral Ballroom or choose the stylish Aspen Suitefor up to 140 guests. Both spaces boast new rooftop terraces offering panoramic views of Lincoln Castle and Cathedral - a stunningbackdrop for your big day! DoubleTree Lincoln has a range of Winter Wedding Offers available including a full weddingpackage for just £2019 in 2019 on a limited number of dates along with the chance for the ultimate wedding toremember on New Year’s Eve.RAF100 walking andcycling trails a successWalkers and cyclists turned out in force this summer and celebratedthe RAF’s centenary by discovering more of Lincolnshire and “BomberCounty’s” illustrious history.Thousands of families, groups and individuals headed out in the freshair to explore the four walking and four cycling 100 Voices Trails, whichfeatured iconic RAF aircraft wing signage telling stories about militaryand civilian men and women who experienced service life first-hand.The Trails, devised by Lincoln BIG and Visit Lincoln to be both fun andeducational for people of all ages, were a highlight of the RAF100celebrations.Lincoln BIG – whose RAF100 Weekend (incorporating theorganisation’s popular 1940s Weekend) was also a massive success,attracting 50,000 visitors – said the Trails had fired people’s imaginations.The 100 Voices Trails attracted sponsorship and most of the companies and organisations who threw their support behind thisattraction have now “reclaimed” the “signage wings” they supported.Record crowds forGravity Fields Festival06-08.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 11:21 Page 2The University of Lincoln has risen to new heights in TheTimes and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.In the latest edition of the guide Lincoln has been ranked42nd position in the overall rankings out of 132 highereducation institutions listed. This latest success follows the University’s top ten ranking inthe latest National Student Survey for overall studentsatisfaction, a 22nd position in the Guardian University Guide2019, and a rise to 43rd position in the Complete UniversityGuide 2019.Professor Mary Stuart, Vice Chancellor at the University ofLincoln, said: “We have long been proud of the excellent studentexperience Lincoln offers. This latest rise in a prestigious league tableconfirms that Lincoln is delivering quality in its teaching, learning andresearch.“Our successes are driven by hard work and a recognition of ourresponsibility as a University to continually strive for excellence in ouracademic activities.”Creatives are being offered an opportunity to come-up with bright ideasfor artworks to boost Lincoln’s streetscape – and they could secure fundingfrom a new fund to make them a reality.Lincoln BIG unveiled the Lincoln Creates Fund – a £50,000 pot of money which is designed to support new projects with awards ofbetween £500 and £5,000.The fund has been created using some of the money raised through the public auction of the colourful sculptures which made-upthe city’s much-loved Lincoln Knights’ Trail in 2017.Funding Manager Sue Bell said artistic projects chosen for support could receive funding of up to 100% towards their project.Applicants shortlisted for support from the new fund must be prepared to present their ideas to a panel at Lincoln BIG. Artistsshould respond by 12 noon on November 12.latestnewsHeritage project receives £450,000 lottery boostThe Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded a £450,000grant to a project to commemorate the Pilgrims’ heritage.It is thanks to National Lottery players that this investmentwill fund the appointment of two new roles to supportheritage tourism and create learning opportunities around thePilgrims’ story in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. The roleswill be funded for three years and include: a HeritageEngagement Officer and a Heritage Support Officer.The Heritage Engagement Officer will visit schools and groupsacross the Pilgrim Roots area. The officer will be equipped withdressing up costumes, learning boxes and lesson programmes, toincrease knowledge and pride in the ownership of the Separatistpart of the Mayflower story.The Heritage Support Officer will work with tour operators andindependent visitors to advise about local Pilgrim heritage sites,organise tour guides, arrange transport and hotel and restaurantfacilities bookings.New fund invitescreatives to boostLincoln’s streetscape© Shutterstock.com / Ollyy© University of LincolnUniversity ofLincoln risesto newheights inlatest leaguetable06-08.qxp_Layout 1 16/10/2018 11:21 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY9OLDRIDS & DOWNTOWNVisit our website to startviewing today...Available oniPad & iPhoneDigital EditionsNever miss an issueRead on the go!WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NETIdeal for those whospend timeaway fromtheir office Love Christmas,Love Hampers,Love Oldrids &DowntownChristmas is around thecorner and we can almosthear those sleigh bellsringing. 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There’s something foreveryone here at Oldrids &Downtown. Whether it’s a giftfor your gin-loving GraphicDesigner or a present for yourtoffee-loving Trainee Solicitor,you can truly get it all for amagical Christmas at your work-place. To place your orders, pleasevisit our stores in Grantham,Boston and Scunthorpe and bewelcomed by our tremendousteam, providing you withmatchless service whilst thefestive cheer commences. #LoveOldridsDowntown#LoveChristmas #LoveHampers www.oldrids.co.uk @oldridsdowntown 09.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2018 13:50 Page 1Next >