< Previous80 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGEndorsing Land Rover’s commitment topower with sustainability, the 2014Discovery will continue to be availablewith the class-leading 256PS 3.0 SDV6 –with CO2 emissions reduced from230g/km to 213g/km, and fuelconsumption improved to 35.3mpg. Allmodels are equipped with an eight-speedZF automatic transmission.There’s even a new range of driverassistance, comfort and safety features forthe 2014 Discovery include WadeSensing (a technology unique to LandRover), Blind Spot Monitoring, ClosingVehicle Sensing, Reverse Traffic Detectionand T-junction Cameras.And, to align the 2014 Discovery withother Range Rover vehicles, it will beavailable with Meridian premium audio.The standard system features eightspeakers and 380 Watts of power, whilethe Meridian Surround system producesan impressive 825 Watts output andfeatures 17 speakers. The most sophisticated car in theworld has been introduced to theengineers at AMG in Affalterbach tocreate the new, 585 hp, S 63 AMG – setto arrive in the UK in November pricedfrom £119,565.Mercedes S63 AMGOne of the most powerful high-performance saloons in the luxurysegment, Mercedes’ hand built AMG 5.5-litre V8 bi-turbo engine comes twinnedwith an AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission. The S 63 AMGboasts an output of 585hp and canaccelerate from rest to 60mph in just 4.4seconds, with a top speed electronicallylimited to 155mph. It may not be the most frugal, though,as the S63 AMG returns just 27mpg onthe combined cycle and emissions of 237g/km.Equipped with 19” AMG 10-spokealloy wheels, the S63 AMG uses high-performance Composite Brakes fitted asstandard along with unique AMG sportssuspension based on the all new MagicBody Control. Backing up theperformance is the AMG sports exhaustsystem, providing a suitably thunderoussoundtrack. AMG body styling includingall-new front and rear bumpers, aidingcooling and adding greater visual dramaare joined by AMG specific side sill panelswith silver chrome inserts.Priced start at £119,565 OTR althoughthe Drivers Package will cost an extra£2760. This derestricts the top speed to186 mph and secures the customer aplace on an AMG ‘Power and Passion’event so they can learn how to handletheir car on the racetrack. The AMGExterior Carbon Package will set ownersback a further £5000 while the AMGhigh-performance ceramic compositebrake system can be added for a modest£7090.Mercedes S63 AMGLandrover Discovery78-80:Layout 1 8/11/13 14:21 Page 3Rimmer BrosRimmer Bros, Triumph House, Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2NA, England01522 568 000 rimmerbros.co.ukOfficial Fuel Consumption Figures for the all-new Range Rover in mpg (l/100km): Urban 13.7 (20.6) – 33.2 (8.5), Extra Urban 28.5 (9.9) – 40.4 (7.0), Combined 20.5 (13.8) – 37.7 (7.5). CO2 Emissions 322 - 196 g/km.Genuine Land Rover Parts and AccessoriesAvailable by Mail Order for Classic to Current Models.Request Your Complimentary Parts & Accessories Catalogue or visit our fully interactive website.We have over 30 years experience in supplying owners world-wide with the parts and expertise needed to keep their vehicles on the road, why not road test our service today?IT’S IN THE BLOOD81:Layout 1 8/11/13 13:41 Page 182 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYSOCIAL SCENEFestival of light!The University of Lincoln recently held a Diwali celebration in the Atrium at the University.This event was organised by University with the support of the International Office and student’s union. StudentPuja Chatrath, working on behalf of the International Office, who coordinated and scripted the whole project says,“We had a very short time to prepare the show, ten days, but the turn-out was excellent. It was very special night.”As well as traditional dancing, there was a set from DJ Kris Vadher and a selection of Indian food, was provided withthe help of the Atrium catering staff, and some of it was brought up the A46 from Leicester. Among the guests wasthe Mayor of Lincoln, Patrick Vaughan.82-83:Layout 1 8/11/13 13:54 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY83SOCIAL SCENEPHOTOS BY STUART WILDE PHOTOGRAPHY LTDThis is just a selection of photographs from this event…Visit www.lincolnshiretoday.netto view and purchasecopies of the photographsLincolnshireTodayTHE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE82-83:Layout 1 8/11/13 13:54 Page 284 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONWhat’s OnWhat’s OnBartonFriday 29th NovemberLucy Porter – Northern Soul, RoperyHallDoes geography shape your destiny? LucyPorter’s latest show is about never quiteknowing where you belong. Born in Croydonto a Northern Irish dad and a Midlandermum, Lucy never felt comfortable as a SouthLondon suburbanite and started to suspectthat the North of England might be herspiritual home. Revealing the best and worstplaces to do stand-up, Lucy asks how muchwe should be defined by our birthplace.Show starts 8pm, tickets £14 from 01652660380.BostonThursday 5th and Saturday 6thDecemberHome Alone, Blackfriars Arts CentreThe Blackfriars Theatre Academy present aMad About ABBA, Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe84-88:Layout 1 11/11/13 10:18 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY85WHAT’S ONnew musical based on the classic movie. Ittells the story of Kevin who accidentally getsleft behind when his family go away for theChristmas holidays in France. Once herealises they have left him alone he has todefend himself from some very unluckyburglars, with comical results. This is a greatrendition of the hit movie, set to music.Show starts 7pm, tickets from 01205363108.GrimsbyMonday 2nd DecemberRemember When at Christmas,Grimsby AuditoriumOne of the country’s most popularnostalgia shows returns with an all newproduction. Start Christmas in style with thisdelightful and unforgettable festive tripdown memory lane back to a timeChristmas really was so special. Neil Sandsand his brilliant cast of West End performerswill have you singing along to all yourfestive favourites. Show starts 2.30pm,tickets £13.90 from 01472 311300.Lucy Porter – Northern Soul,Ropery Hall, Barton86 The Lion, The Witchand The Wardrobe,Lincoln PerformingArts Centre84-88:Layout 1 11/11/13 10:19 Page 286 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONLincolnFriday 6th DecemberSlim Line Papas, Drill HallThis fabulous good time band iscelebrating ten years of playing togetherand was formed out of a mutual love forrhythm and blues. The band is fronted bycharismatic double bass player PeteO’Brien, with Egly Lucas playing fourdifferent kinds of guitar – which he buildshimself – and Martin Collins as theconsummate drummer, anchoring thewhole sound with a steady groove.Tickets £6 from 01522 873894.Friday 13th to Sunday 22ndDecemberThe Lion, The Witch and TheWardrobe, Lincoln PerformingArts CentreOriginally commissioned and staged bythe RSC, this musical version of theclassic story performed by the graduatingperforming arts students at University ofLincoln takes place in-the-round,positioning the audience at the heart ofthe action and features a large cast,puppetry and digital projection. It’s sureto be a wonderful festive treat for all thefamily. Tickets and show times areavailable at www.lpac.co.uk.NewarkWednesday 27th NovemberSecret Love, Palace TheatreDoris Day has had an extraordinary life,encompassing the big band era,Hollywood stardom, financial disaster anddomestic tragedy Now, in an intimateevening of reminiscence, West Endactress Claudia Morris explores why she’sbeen touched so deeply by the icon shehas revered for many years. Expect plentyof laughs, a few tears and some surprisesin this celebration of Doris Day’sextraordinary music, movies andmarriages from one of her mostdedicated fans. Show starts 7.30pm,tickets £19.50 from 01636 655755.ScunthorpeFriday 22nd NovemberMad About ABBA, PlowrightTheatreIt has now been 22 years since VoulezVous first began their tribute to ABBA,and now they are embarking upon theirbrand new tour, aptly named Mad aboutABBA! Fans both young and old willinstantly recognise the distinctive tunesthat have stood the test of time sincethat unforgettable Eurovisionperformance way back in 1974! Voulez88 The Motown Sensations and The Conmitments,Corn Exchange, Stamford84-88:Layout 1 11/11/13 10:19 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY87Brendan Cole25 FebruaryCOMING SOONAT THE BATHS HALL ANDTHE PLOWRIGHT THEATRESCUNTHORPETICKETS ON SALE NOWwww.scunthorpetheatres.co.uk0844 854 2776In person at The Baths Hall and The Plowright Theatre Box OfficesLet’s Hang On8 FebruaryMoscow City Ballet29 JanuaryDerek Acorah29 MarchBack To Broadway15 MarchThat’ll Be The Day6 MarchLee Memphis King10 JanuaryManaged by SMG In Partnership with North Lincolnshire CouncilThursday 3 April 7.30pmTickets: £15.00 - £25.00Concessions AvailableGroup/ Concessions availableon certain shows. Please askat the Box Office!0844 871 3016* www.atgtickets.com/Grimsby**Booking/transaction fee may apply/ Restoration levy includedBook Now!First for liveentertainmentFriday 13 – Sunday 29 December.Tickets: Adults/Children £13.00Group Discounts AvailableThursday 30 January 7.30pmTickets: £25.00 - £35.00Concs/Group Discounts AvailableSaturday 1 March 7.30pmTickets: £16.50 - £21.00Concessions AvailableFriday 7 March 7.30pmAdults: £15.00 Children: £10.00Family Ticket: £45.00 (2 adults 2 children)Wednesday 26 March 7.30pmTickets: £10.00 - £25.00Groups Discounts AvailableSaturday 5 April 8pmTickets: £27.50Concessions Available Saturday 12 April 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 - £35.50TheBootlegBeatlesJaneMcdonaldRoyal PhilharmonicOrchestraBig TimeAmericanWrestling84-88:Layout 1 11/11/13 10:19 Page 488 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYWHAT’S ONVous continue their legacy in recreatingthe costumes, glamour, and distinctsound that was ABBA. Show starts7.30pm, tickets £17 from 0844 8542776.SkegnessSaturday 7th DecemberThat’ll Be The Day, EmbassyTheatreGet ready for a party as the UK’s mostsuccessful touring rock’n’roll production,the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returnswith a brand new Christmas show. Trevorand the gang celebrate the festive seasonby bringing on back the good times withall your favourite Christmas classics andhilarious comedy routines. Show starts7.30pm, tickets £24 from 0845 6740505.SpaldingWednesday 4th DecemberKieran Halpin, South HollandCentreBorn in Ireland, Kieran has toured hissongs all over the world. Now withtwenty albums to his credit, some of thesongs like Nothing To Show For It Allhave become folk standards, but there isstill nothing quite like the experience ofhearing him sing live, accompanied withthat perfect balance of passion and wit.This is part of the Spalding Folk Clubseries of concerts in the Lounge Bar.Show starts 8.15pm, tickets £6 from01775 764777.StamfordSaturday 14th DecemberThe Motown Sensations and TheConmitments, Corn ExchangeThis double show will have youdancing in the aisles. The Conmitments,with full backing band, play the hitsmillions know and love from TheCommitments, including Mustang Sally,Try A Little Tenderness, Chain of Foolsand countless others. The Sensations area tribute to the Tamla Motown era of thesixties, recreating the classic sounds ofThe Temptations, The Supremes, MarthaReeves and The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye,The Four Tops and many more. Showstarts 7.30pm, tickets £17 or £30.95 withthree course meal from 01780 766455.Kieran Halpin, SouthHolland Centre, SpaldingWhisbyMonday 18th November toSunday 5th JanuaryChristmas Craft Fair, NaturalWorld CentreThis year will mark the twelfth year ofthe Natural World Centre’s annualChristmas Craft Fair, celebrating the festiveperiod as well as supporting local artistsand crafters. Last year over 1400 visitorsenjoyed the seasonal entertainment,fabulous festive treats and stunning crafts including jewellery, glassware,textiles, homeware, Christmas wreaths, hampers, plus lots more. For moreinformation visit www.naturalworldcentre.co.uk.84-88:Layout 1 11/11/13 10:19 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRETODAY89WHAT’S ON - PANTOSIndeed, sometimes it’s hard toremember what came first in the greatBritish pantomime – the stories on whichthey’re based, or the jokes in the script.Yet the corny gags, the slapstick and theaudience participation are undoubtedlythe reason why so many of us continueto flock to Lincolnshire’s theatres everyyear for their festive shows. Some ofthese shows are so popular that manyperformances sell out months in advance!So what’s the big appeal of panto?Veteran entertainer Bernie Clifton, who isreturning to star in the pantomime at theNewark Palace Theatre for the thirdconsecutive year, says, “I love hearing thekids laughing at the same things as theirparents, and these days that’s a bit of ararity. It’s great that children canappreciate the whole spectrum ofentertainment – one minute you’rerecoiling in horror at the Beast and thenthe next minute they’re watching somedownright lunacy!“In this day and age there aren’t thatmany opportunities for shared familycomedy. I don’t mean kids’entertainment, I mean stuff that all thegenerations will enjoy.”Indeed many of this year’s pantosemphasise their ability to bring everyonetogether by featuring cast members whohave been chosen by open auditionsearlier this year - youngsters with specialstar quality were sought to perform inthe junior chorus of Sleeping Beauty atthe Grimsby Auditorium while ACTionCommunity Theatre Company openedthe doors tothe auditions for theirunusual festive entertainment,Dracula The Panto as Lincoln’sTerry O’Toole Theatre.Wherever you go, though,you can be assured of somereal Christmas magic.Your pantomime primerThere are pantos large and smallthroughout the county this festiveseason. Here’s our pick of the biggest,the most spectacular and the mostmagical.BostonFriday 13th December to Sunday 5thJanuaryAladdin, Blackfriars TheatreThis year’s professional pantomime isthe magical tale of Aladdin and His MagicLamp. Come along and be amazed bythe magical flying carpet and the90 The magic ofpantomimeWhy not take advantage of one of Lincolnshire’s toppantomimes during the festive season? Everyone hasgreat memories of panto and it’s great to know that allthe same traditions are present and correct (as aremost of the jokes).magnificent cave of jewels, full of fun,great music and just a touch of magic.Wonderful costumes, amazing colourfulsets and great songs make this awonderful Christmas treat for all thefamily. To book call 01205 363108.GranthamFriday 13th December to Saturday 4thJanuaryJack and the Beanstalk, GuildhallPolka Dot are back with anotherfantastic family pantomime. ExpectPHOTO: GRIMSBY AUDITORIUM89-91:Layout 1 11/11/13 08:48 Page 1Next >