< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSOCIAL SCENEJohn Greed Jewellery celebrated the official store launch of the Pandora Lincolnstore with over £10,000 worth of Pandora jewellery gifts and refreshments to markthe occasion. The store launch was an incredible success, with queues outside of the store beforeopening throughout the day. Almost 600 Pandora items were also sold on the day. The fabulous jewellery tower was extremely popular with customers, manyspending over £75 to receive the opportunity to open a drawer on the tower – thePandora jewellery tower was re-stocked all day including incredible prizes consistingof charms, bangles, necklaces and the top prize which was a £650 Pandora watch. John Greed was extremely pleased with the success of the launch. He said, “I amso pleased that I can celebrate this occasion with both John Greed & Pandoracustomers. This is a way of thanking both new and returning customers for all the support in helpingus to bring the first Pandora store to Lincoln.”According to a Pandora representative, Pandora Lincoln exceeded expectation and outperformedother much larger Pandora store launch days. Pandora’s philosophy is to create beautiful genuine jewellery that inspires individuality and celebrateslife’s unforgettable moments.Visiting the new Pandora store in Lincoln means you can also see the newly-launched autumncollection which celebrates all things emerald with its charming Enchanted Forest collection. Fromstunning cubic zirconia feathers, to vintage-themed green spinel rings and birthstone studs, the newcollection transforms nature into a unique collection of intricate, everyday jewellery.For more information visit www.pandora.netPandora comesto Lincoln!John Greed Jewellery recently gave away £10,000 worth ofjewellery as Pandora launched its Lincoln store.50:Layout 1 8/11/13 13:34 Page 1Have a crackingChristmas!Few places can get you in the festive spirit as effectively as LincolnshirePHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/LENETSTAN52 51-52:Layout 1 8/11/13 14:19 Page 152 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMASVVisitisitPPLLEEDDGGEERRSS26-28 Market Place, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire26-28 Market Place, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire01406 36238101406 362381This Christmas come & see our range of toys from Lego, Hornby Trains, Scalextric and Sylvanian families to Airfix, Revell, games, wooden toys, craft sets and much more!WWW.FLY .CO.UKPILOT TRAINNGFLIGHT GIFT VOUCHERSAIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE01673 885111 INFO@FLY365.CO.UKAlmost every city, town and village inLincolnshire will be buzzing with latenight shopping and Christmas markets inthe build-up to the big day. The LincolnChristmas Market is undoubtedly themost famous, and you can read moreabout that elsewhere in this issue, butthere’s also plenty to choose fromelsewhere.Towns like Louth, and places such asCleethorpes’ Sea View Street, areparticularly pleasant to visit duringDecember as their settings hark back tothe Christmas that we’ve all read aboutand seen in those old films. They tend toeschew the corporate Christmas of recentyears and the independent retailers thatdominate the High Streets push the boatout to offer a warm welcome. There areoften also special late night shoppingevents which will certainly get you intothe spirit of the occasion.One event that is proving increasinglypopular is Stamford’s Christmas Festival,which has enjoyed four highly successfuloutings and this year’s promises to be thebest yet. Stamford High Street,Ironmonger Street and Red Lion Squarewill be dedicated to the Festival onSunday 1st December with entertainmentabounding. As the beautiful old townthat has represented times past inumpteen period dramas in recent years,it’s surely one of the most appropriateplaces to relive to the magic ofChristmases past.The festive spiritcan be seenthroughout theregion. In Grantham,musicians and schoolchoirs have beenoffered a town centreshowcase for their talentsin the run up to Christmas.South Kesteven District Councilis inviting musical groups –from carol singers tochoirs, folk groups,buskers, wassailersand even steel bands– to be involved ineither the traditionalChristmas lightslaunch on the firstSunday of Decemberor any of the threeSaturdays beforeChristmas. Shoppers willencounter groups touring thetown singing or playing, at thetraditional market in Grantham MarketPlace or singing carols by the tree on StPeters Hill.Of course there are plenty of otheroptions for Christmas shopping acrossthe county – not just in the markets andfestivals but also in the various shoppingcentres and High Streets. They’ll all betrying their hardest to emphasise theChristmas spirit – and the pubs,restaurants, museums and churches willalso add to the appeal. It may be easy tobuy online but for the excitementand adventure of festiveshopping, you can’t beatthe vibrancy of festiveLincolnshire.PHOTO: COURTESY LINCOLNSHIREFOOD & GIFTPHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/KZENON51-52:Layout 1 8/11/13 14:19 Page 21 – You can almost smell the biscuit with this gingerbread man advent calendar. Reusable,it’s something your children will look forward to seeing every year. £24 www.tch.net2 – This embroidered Christmas Bunting is perfect for the kitchen. Why notadorn your dresser or range with this gingham and patchworkwonder? Features Christmas puddings, snowmen, stockings and Christmastrees! £18.50 www.shoponyourdoorstep.com3 – A taste of the contemporary is always welcome at Christmas and thiswreath with sleek and rich brown tones does just that. Decorated with awoodland theme it looks just wonderful. £59 www.velvetbrown.co.uk4 – A wonderful woodland scene complete with reindeer will add somemuch-needed festive lighting to your Christmas. It also casts eye-catching shadows, just magical! £29.80 www.redlilly.co.uk5 – How adorable are these Gisela Graham Christmas Russiandolls? They’d be perfect for either a festivefireplace or a Christmas windowsilldiorama this season! £19.99www.mollieandfred.co.ukLINCOLNSHIRETODAY53CHRISTMAS - DECORDeck the halls!It’s that time of year again. As you lovingly unwrap those delicate familyheirloom decorations, it’s a wonderful feeling. Less so when it comesto uncoiling all those darned lights, which one of the blighters haspopped this time? If you want some inspiration, take a look at thesegorgeous decorations that could make your Christmas even morespecial. Who knows? 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Norway SpruceBlue Spruce, Nordmann Fir & Picea AmorikaAll four varieties have something to offer!Great Value, Gorgeous Pine AromaGreat shape and Fewerdropped needlesQuality ConifersWe have a GREAT STOCK of Dwarf, Prostrate, Globose, Pyramidal andColumnar evergreens for a variety of colours & textures for every situationBird CareGive our little feathered friends a helpinig hand this Winter! We have a great range of Seeds, Fat Balls & Cakes, Bird Tables, Houses, Feeders and Feeding StationsGREAT INPLANTERS!Rock Salt20kg £4.99Snow ShovelsFrom £9.99Whether you go for a real fir or a false effort, making the treethe centrepiece of your Christmas is essential. Trends change eachyear, so here’s some ideas on what’s hot for decorating your treethis time round:A feminine touch -Why not try some muted pinks, greens andblues to give it that retro or vintage feel? If you think that’s tooextreme, simply adding small amounts of these colours to a silverOhChristmastree!Reds are back thisyear as a reallyfestive look!Decorations are all well and good, but we allknow what the real centrepiece is. Of course, it’sthe tree, that evergreen icon of the festiveseason, but what’s popular this year?53-55:Layout 1 11/11/13 08:51 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY55For all your Fresh Christmas Trees! November 23rd to December 22nd 2013 Open daily from 9am to 5pm Late nights December 12th & 19th open until 6pm Our extensive range of cut trees will be available as well as a selection of pot grown trees. Visit our Christmas decorations outlet for bargains galore and browse our shopping area. Don’t miss Father Christmas in his grotto on Dec 7th & 8th and 14th & 15th - £4.00 including a gift Plus enjoy fun and balloons with our visiting entertainers, Bruno the Donkey and much more… To Scunthorpe Visit us just 5 minutes from the showground A15 To Lincoln We are here! To Kirton Lindsey B1398 Lincolnshire Showground Fillingham Ingham Castle Farm, Fillingham, Gainsborough, DN21 5BX (Off the B1398, 8 miles north of Lincoln) Call 01427 667014 or visit www.fillingham-trees.co.uk or gold tree would be great too for amore understated affair.Nice with ice -The natural dripshape of icicles can really add to a tree’sshape. The more the better of course,but try not to overdo it as it may lookas if your tree is suffering from somekind of Christmas Tree-specific disease. Back to black? -Here’s an unusualidea, black is back this year and,although you shouldn’t go fully darkunless you are of a gothic persuasion, alittle darkness can lift a tree to newheights. Combine with red and silverand you may have a tree that peoplewill regard as totally ground-breaking.Careful though, too much black and itmay look like you’ve burned thebranches - not a good portent for theChristmas dinner is it?Wild side -Why not go forsomething totally unusual? If you aren’ta traditionalist, then you can decorateyour tree to reflect your décor or yourpersonality. Animal prints are an optionyou may not have considered before,but we’re seeing more and morebaubles, ribbons, table pieces and morebesides creeping into more and morestore’s offerings.Wiry is wonderful -If you want togo minimalist, then getting a wire-onlytree is a great option. Requiringpractically no preparation, it’s a greatidea for those who have a desire todecorate for Christmas, but not thesurroundings to match. We’re noticingmore of these types of designs inrestaurants and bars, replacing thegreenery and pomp of tradition. Seeing red -Red has always been atraditional colour for trees, but this yearwe’re seeing more and more metallicsurfaces being matched with matte andplain reds. A great tree decoration hasalways been a healthy mix of influencesfrom both new trends and tradition.Combining red with shades of orangeand brown mean trees will be elegant,warm and truly festive!Combining red and gold is always a safeoption, but why not try some of the otherideas we’ve noticed this year?53-55:Layout 1 11/11/13 08:51 Page 3J.D. Carpet Binding56 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GREETINGSHigh Street, Scunthorpe Tel: 01724 843204www.exotic-thai.co.ukWishing our customers avery Merry Christmas anda happy new yearAuthentic Thai cuisine givinga true taste of the eastExotic ThaiRestaurantExotic ThaiRestaurantWishing our customers a Merry Christmas andHappy New Year•Memory foam •3⁄4beds •Super kingsize bedsemail: briggbeds@hotmail.co.ukTel: 01652 651828Princes Street, Brigg DN20 8HGwww.briggbedslincolnshire.co uk16 High Street, Horncastle LN9 5BL Tel: 01507 5273712 Market Place, Wragby LN8 5QU Tel: 01673 858968R. Wisby (Family Butcher) LTDR. Wisby (Family Butcher) LTDWe are a traditional butchers doing things thetraditional way. Our meat is only of the best quality and we pride ourselves on our customer service.Wishing our customers a Merry Christmas and a happy new yearJ.D. Carpet BindingTransforms carpetsinto something specialUnit 32, The GrimsbyBusiness Centre King Edward StreetDN31 3JHTel: 01472 362551or 07508 591646Wishing ourcustomers aMerry Christmasand a very happynew yearWishing ourcustomers aMerry Christmasand a very happynew yearTransforms carpetsinto something specialUnit 32, The GrimsbyBusiness Centre King Edward StreetDN31 3JHTel: 01472 362551or 07508 591646You could be forgiven for thinking thatthe old tradition of Christmas shoppingwas now a thing of the past, thanks tothe opportunity to purchase stuff fromthe comfort of your armchair. YetLincolnshire continues to come to life overthe festive period and there’s a host ofplaces to look for that special gift. Besides,surely part of the fun of Christmasshopping is the festive atmosphere, ratherthan simply wearing out your credit card.Almost every city, town and village inLincolnshire will be buzzing with latenight shopping and Christmas markets inthe build-up to the big day. They’ll alloffer a warm welcome and ensure thegiving is just as much fun as thereceiving.These excursions can be so much funthat increasingly people are making a dayof their Christmas shopping andcombining it with a spot of dining. Manyvenues are reporting an increasingnumber of guests being welcomedthrough their doors. That’s perhaps not asurprise given many top restaurants andhotels mount some fantastic special offersover the festive season.It’s often now the case that, rather thanhost a traditional party by themselves,many organisations are making use of themany fabulous events the venues mountthemselves – offering live music fromtribute acts, dancing and fabulous food.Leave aside the pressures of the festiveseason and let the expert party plannersput on a spectacular show!The companies we feature on this pageall emphasise the independent spirit thatexists in Lincolnshire and look forward toanother year of welcoming their loyalcustomers and providing the personaltouch. Merry Christmas!It’s beginning tolook a lot likeChristmas...PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SUBBOTINA ANNAIt’s beginning tolook a lot likeChristmas...56:Layout 1 8/11/13 14:15 Page 1TheBIGChristmasgiveawayTheBIGChristmasgiveawayLast year saw us giving away dozens of prizes as part of our Big ChristmasGift Guide Giveaway and this year is no exception!As well as some great ideas for gifts this Christmas, the twist here isthat everything, and we mean EVERYTHING is up for grabs.Simply send us a postcard with your top three choices of prizes on byFriday December 7th to be in with a chance of winning. We’ll do ourbest to get you one of your top three, but if the prize has already beenclaimed, we’ll send you an alternative that’s similar from the rest ofthe prizes we have left in our grotto!Send entries to: Lincolnshire Today Big Christmas GiftGuide Giveaway, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street,Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2QE oralternatively, email competitions@blmgroup.co.uk withthe subject heading ‘Giveaway!’.No cash alternatives available, prizes aredistributed from random draws. Once theprizes are gone, that’s the end of thedraw!57-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:32 Page 1Get into a good bookthis Christmas!1.This reference book and educational set from Dorling Kindersley willcombine fun with learning to make looking up facts for homework that bitmore enjoyable. We have Great Designs (£20), Science Year By Year (£25), ItCan’t Be True! (£12.99) and The Animal Book (£16.99) to give away!www.dk.co.uk2.This selection of Christmas themed books for small children from Top ThatPublishing will mean your little ones will get excited about the lead up toChristmas in a different way. We have When I Dream of Christmas (£6.99),Fuzzy Christmas (£7.99), The Very First Christmas (£8.99), Sweet Treats ForChristmas (£7.99) and The Velveteen Rabbit (£5.99) to give away!www.topthatpublishing.com 3.Beer lovers unite! Here’s two amazing books from Dorling Kindersley thatwill mean you become a beer buff in theeasiest way possible. We haveHome Brew Beer (£14.99) andWorld Beer (£20) to give away!Just don’t partake of it too muchthis festive season! www.dk.co.uk58 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS12357-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:33 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY59CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS4.The Family Kitchen Cookbook (£25) is a fantastic bible of convenient and easy recipes that willkeep you and your children busy, no matter what the situation. It even has a section on fussyeaters! www.dk.co.uk5.The LEGO Play Book (£16.99) will mean you are never bored of the famous bricks again withdozens of ideas to make and play with. We have one to give away along with the amazing MakeYour Own Stegosaurus set (£14.99) which brings this prehistoric beast back to life! www.dk.co.uk6.Those of a creative bent will love Handmade Gifts (£16.99) which has ideas for a whole range ofcrafty and imaginative gifts you can make in a hurry and some longer projects too! Perfect!www.dk.co.uk7.Hold on to your broomsticks, The Befana Drama (£8.99) by Gianna Hartwright is a globaladventure by broomstick, transporting children into the charmed world of VIPBs (Very ImportantPresent Bringers). Full of mirth, magic and mayhem! www.thebefanadrama.com8.With vintage still de rigeur in fashion circles, this Rough Guide to Vintage London (£9.99) meansyou will be an expert in where to head to look your retro best! www.roughguides.com9.The Little Book of Monarchs (£7.99) is perfect for those who forget the names and dates we all letslip from time to time. Written by Tony Boullemier it’s the ultimate concise guide to the kings andqueens we’ve had over the years! www.troubador.co.uk46758957-67:Layout 1 11/11/13 09:33 Page 3Next >