< PreviousRANGE ROVER MAKES ITS OWNHEADLINESOfficial Fuel Consumption Figures for the Range Rover range in mpg (I/100km): Urban 15.4-41.5 (18.3-6.8); Extra Urban 28.3-47.9 (10.0-5.9); Combined 21.6-45.6 (13.1-6.2). CO2 Emissions 299-164 g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturer’s tests in accordance with EU legislation. A vehicle’s actual fuel consumption may differ from that achieved in such tests and these figures are for comparative purposes only. Representative Example relates to a Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Automatic. Representative 6.9% APR available on new Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Automatic models registered between 1st October to 31st December at participating Retailers only. With Land Rover Freedom Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Optional Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge per excess mile will apply. In this example, 14p per excess mile up to 4,999, or for excess mileage of 5,000 or more, a charge of 28p will apply to each excess mile above the allowed mileage. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage you will have nothing further to pay; (2) pay the Optional Final Payment to own the vehicle or (3) part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing credit agreement; new credit agreements are subject to status. Representative example is based upon an annual mileage of 10,000 miles. Credit is subject to status and only available to UK residents, 18 plus only. This credit offer is only available through Black Horse Limited trading as Land Rover Financial Services, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH. We can introduce you to Land Rover Financial Services and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding for your vehicle. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders. MONTHLY PAYMENTS FROM £999.00 PLUS DEPOSIT AND FINAL PAYMENTSince its launch in 1970, Range Rover has set an ever-improving benchmark for refinement. A suite of new technologies, including four-corner air suspension, makes sure interior conditions are always extremely comfortable – no matter what’s beneath your wheels. Call or visit to book your test drive today.Duckworth Land Rover, Market RasenRacecourse Garage, Willingham Road,Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3RE01673 799393 duckworthlandrover.co.ukDuckworth Land Rover, Boston101 London Road, Kirton,Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JH01205 449758 duckworthlandrover.co.ukRange Rover 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Automatic PCP Representative ExampleOn the Road Price£93,950.00Finance Deposit Allowance£5,000.00Customer Deposit£19,520.00Total Amount of Credit£69,430.00Purchase Fee (incl. in final payment)£10.0036 Monthly Payments£999.00Optional Final Payment£45,373.00Total Amount Payable £105,857.00Duration of Agreement 37 monthsRepresentative APR %6.9% APRInterest Rate (Fixed) %6.69%Duckworth Land Rover is a trading style of Martin Duckworth Ltd who is acting as a credit broker and not a lender.70-71_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:40 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY71COUNTY MOTORINGMany of us bemoan the onslaught ofwinter, especially when it comes todriving. While there’re those among usthat might take a corner a little quickerthan we ought to, or inch over the speedlimit, driving that way in winter can spelldisaster. Knowing how to look after yourcar throughout the chilly months will notonly keep it in good health, but will keepyou and other motorists safe. The most obvious port of call is wintertyres. Highly durable Land-Roverapproved winter tyres sport a deep treadfor added reliability in wintry conditions.Make sure you are prepared from thewinter roads with Land Rover wintertyres. When fitted to rear wheels, a snowtraction system improves steering andbraking control on snow and ice. Thesystem has an easy-fit design and ismanufactured from high qualityhardened galvanised steel. The chains aresupplied in a tough vinyl bag for storagewhen not in use. Of course, protectingyour car when it’s not in use is just asimportant and with the all-weatherprotective cover, you can keep yourvehicle under wraps during the harsherweather. It protects against showers,frost, snow and dust as well as beingquick and easy to fit. For complete peace of mind and tohelp ensure the safety of yourself andpassengers, it’s better not to play chancewith the elements. Keeping on top ofyour car’s maintenance isn’t always anumber one priority – especially if you’vegot a lot of things on your plate or you’renot confident in what you’redoing. Duckworth can help; its fullytrained team can give your car a freewinter check to ensure its set for thecoming months. They’ll even top up yourscreenwash free of charge. A winter car health check is a simpleand straightforward means of preparingfor the inevitable ice and sleet that willimpair roads in the weeks to come. Butjust because it’s a treacherous out doesn’tmean that you shouldn’t enjoy driving.Just remember, safety first. Weather warningWhether it’s a snowtraction system,protective covers orwinter tyres, there’s anassortment of optionsfor motorists looking toweather-proof their car. For more information,or to book yourappointment, visitwww.duckworthlandrover.co.ukor call the team on01673 799391. 70-71_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:40 Page 2STYLE MEETS SUBSTANCE. THE MINI COOPER CLUBMAN.Official Fuel Economy Figures for the MINI Cooper Clubman: Urban 45.6 mpg (6.2 l/100km). Extra Urban 64.2 mpg (4.4 l/100km). Combined 55.4 mpg (5.1l/100km). CO2 Emissions 118 g/km. Figures may vary depending on driving style and conditions.Soper of Lincoln is a credit broker.*Initial rental £3,425.71. Price shown is for a 48 month Personal Contract Hire agreement for a MINI Cooper Clubman with a contract mileage of 40,000 miles and excess mileage charge of 5.2p per mile. Applies to new vehicles ordered between 1 October and 31 December 2016 and registered by 31 March 2017 (subject to availability). Retail customers only. At the end of your agreement you must return the vehicle. Excess mileage, vehicle condition and other charges may be payable. Hire available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 or over. Guarantees and indemnities may be required. Terms and conditions apply. Offer may be varied, withdrawn or extended at any time. Hire provided by MINI Financial Services, Summit ONE, Summit Avenue, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 0FB. Soper of Lincoln Ltd, trading as Soper of Lincoln, commonly introduce customers to a selected panel of lenders including MINI Financial Services. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to such lenders. This introduction does not amount to independent financial advice.MINI FINANCIAL SERVICESTo discover more please call 01522 688889 or visit www.sopermini.co.ukSoper of LincolnRoman Way, South HykehamLincoln LN6 9UHMONTHLY RENTALS FROM £199 (PLUS INITIAL RENTAL*).By design the MINI Clubman is the most technologically advanced MINI yet. Loaded with innovative and practical features to enhance your driving experience, the MINI Clubman includes satellite navigation as standard, a unique 6-door configuration and a spacious, flexible boot space.72-73_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:40 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY73COUNTY MOTORINGMotorsport legend John Cooper sawstar racing potential in the original Mini –so he created a model for the track.Braking, inducing oversteer and thendrifting around corners became effortlessfor rally drivers, thanks to its light weightand short overhangs. Racing around tightbends at high speed, now synonymouswith the classic MINI go-kart feeling, laidthe foundation for a succession ofspectacular wins at the Monte Carlo rally.Here, the Mini proved that agile handlingbeats sheer power every time. To honourCooper’s vision, the thoroughbreds of theMINI range bear the name John CooperWorks.The compact design of Alec Issigonisand racing pedigree of John Cooper havedefined the Mini from the very beginningand remain hallmarks of every iteration tothis day. Their legacy of innovation liveson in the latest MINI – and the cutting-edge technology within.When Sir Alec Issigonis sketched hisinitial idea for the Mini on a tablecloth in1956, his innovative compact design wasthe perfect response to some of thebiggest automotive questions of his era.Almost everything about it wasunconventional: he increased the trackwidth as far as he could, mounted theengine lengthwise, and positioned theinstrument cluster centrally for both leftand right-hand drive. This ensuredmaximum space inside the car. Theconcept was unprecedented – and hisrevolutionary Mini soon became an icon.The first Mini to include this designand a handy set of Split Doors appearedin 1960 in the form of the Mini Traveller.Nine years later, the Mini Clubman wasborn. And with all the charm of a Miniplus a load of extra luggage space, it haswon over drivers ever since.The size of the MINI Clubman makes itthe ideal car for short trips and longerjourneys alike. This is largely due to its360-litre luggage capacity and theversatility of the large rear seat bench.With the optional 40/20/40 split foldingrear seats, the backrest folds forward: themiddle section can be used either as acomfortable armrest (with cup holders) oras extra space to accommodate longer,bulkier items of luggage. With theoptional Comfort Access System andsmart- opener function, the split doorsopen automatically when you move yourfeet under the boot and back again,making it easy to load and unload the car.The MINI Clubman is ideal forkeeping the style of the classic MINIbut yet the practicality for everydaylife, to test drive the MINI Clubmanplease call Soper of Lincoln MINI on01522 688889.A LITTLE CAR WITHA LOT OF HISTORYThe MINI Clubman is a car with morehistory than many realise, all of whichtraces back to not the road, but the race track.72-73_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:40 Page 2and naves (compared to later mediaevalchurches), narrow, round or pointedtopped windows. Ground plans variedbut churches were generally quite small.We concentrate here on half a dozenchurches. Working our way from south tonorth we begin at Hough-on-the-Hill.All Saints is one of our more remarkableexamples for, attached to its main tower,it has one of only four semi circular stairtowers in England. (And, as we shall see,Lincolnshire has two of them!) Tower andstaircase are C11th (plus a C13th topstage) with typically rough stonework andmassive squared-off quoins plus originalwindows. The nave, similarly constructed,is even older though is partially obscuredby C13th aisles.At Marton just south of Gainsborough,beside the Roman Tillbridge Lane, we cansee more fine Anglo-Saxon masonry, thistime in the familiar herringbone pattern.This extends for almost the whole heightof Saint Margaret’s church tower and alsoon the chancel south wall. Marton, unlikeHough, retains the more typical two-stagedesign tower and has characteristicAnglo-Saxon round-headed windowswhilst above the chancel the original highroofline is evident.Moving to the northern Wolds and theadjacent villages of Nettleton andRothwell we find two exceptional towers.At Nettleton’s Saint John the Baptist thetower with its huge craggy buttressesseems additionally imposing when viewedfrom the low road below the churchyard.The severe weathering of the local goldencoloured ironstone also reinforces theimpression of extreme age. Note the two-stage tower design here too. On thetower’s west side is a Saxon round-heritageBut first some background. The Anglesand Saxons came to Britain fromnorthern Europe; from Schleswig and theRiver Elbe area respectively during themid C5th. After the Romans had leftBritannia was divided into several tribalkingdoms (Wessex, Mercia, Northumbriaetc) each with its own king butcollectively under threat, from the Pictsand the Irish. So Vortigern (a sort of king-in-chief) recruited help from Anglo-Saxonmercenaries who were renowned for theirbrutality – even by the Romans! WhenVortigern and his allies were unable topay them, or offer land in return for theirservices, these warriors turned againsttheir defaulting paymasters. One accounthowever (C. Brears “Short History ofLincolnshire”) relates the legend thatVortigern did in fact grant land and thatnegotiations took place at Caistor.Eventually the Anglo-Saxons conqueredmuch of eastern Britain but after 793(when the Vikings attacked Lindisfarne)other Scandinavian influences appearedas the Danes and Vikings began theirinvasions before settling here followingdefeat and conversion to Christianity byAlfred. Nevertheless the term Anglo-Saxon isusually to the period up to the Normaninvasion of 1066. For these six centuries,often referred to as the Dark Ages, wehave little written history other thanBede’s “Ecclesiastical History”, completedin 731 and the “Anglo-Saxon Chronicle”,only begun in the late C9th andcontinuing until the late C11th; both, inpart, were thus written after many of theevents they describe.Lincolnshire’s primary Anglo-Saxonheritage is in our churches. Although nocomplete ones exist many, if not most, ofour mediaeval and later churches occupyAnglo-Saxon sites. In his extremelydetailed county survey (“A Gazetteer ofAnglo-Saxon Sites - Lincolnshire”) GuyPoints lists over a hundred churches withAnglo-Saxon features though at somelocations these are minimal and difficultto locate.The Anglo-Saxon architectural style isfairly distinctive. Early churches were ofwood so have perished but once stonewas used we have numerous survivingexamples. Basic characteristics are the useof rubblestone walling with large, dressedcornerstones known as quoins and oftenwith herringbone masonry, high towersFollowing the Roman occupation Lincolnshire’s earliest architectural heritagecomprises our Anglo-Saxon churches. We take a look at this part of our history.with Hugh MarrowsLincolnshire’sexploredBasic characteristicsare the use ofrubblestone wallingwith large, dressedcornerstones knownas quoins and oftenwith herringbonemasonry74 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYTHE TOWER HOUGH-ON-THE-HILL74-75_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:44 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY75headed door; there are round-toppedwindows and inside a round-headed towerarch. At Rothwell (Saint Mary Magdelene)these features are repeated on yet anotherheavily weathered ironstone tower. (Thesoft, local 135 year-old Cretaceousironstone erodes easily!) Rothwell too hasan internal Saxon tower arch.Yet further north we reach Saint Mary’s,Broughton and Lincolnshire’s secondC11th semi-circular staircase – out of fournationally remember! - although here it ismore nearly circular than at Hough.Herringbone masonry is again much inevidence too as are the typical windowsand door openings.However perhaps the finest, and whatmost people would recognise as “DarkAge” architecture, is to be found at ourlast destination; Saint Peter’s at Barton-on-Humber. This is one of the best churchesof its kind anywhere in England, itsappearance alone marking it out as ofgreat antiquity to even the casualobserver. There may have been a woodenchurch here originally with the stone onebeing built around 970. Here the towerserved originally as the nave with a small(surviving) baptistery to the west and anequally small chancel to the east. Thislatter has gone, replaced in the C11th, butits original roofline is visible inside. Thetowers unusual masonry ribbing is themason’s attempt at emulating in stone theformer wooden church buildingtechniques. Large-scale archaeologicalexcavations have revealed some 3,000skeletons and two tons of bones. Inside isan absorbing exhibition, witharchaeological finds, on the church’shistory. (Saint Peter’s is under theprotection of English Heritage; see theirwebsite for opening times.)Amongst the many other Lincolnshirechurches that have significant Anglo-Saxon features are Saint Mary-le-Wigfordand Saint Peter-at-Gowts, both in HighStreet, Lincoln. Creeton and Colsterworthboth have partial church cross shafts,whilst Bracebridge, Old Clee andGlentworth have good towers. Edenham,Great Hale, Eagle and Scartho are worthvisiting too. (This list is by no meansexhaustive by the way!) The magnificentSaint Mary’s at Stow probably deserves anarticle all to itself!CHURCH CROSS REMAINS CREETONSt PETER'S BARTON-ON-HUMBERALL SAINTS CHURCH HOUGH-ON-THE-HILLTHE TOWER St MARY'SBROUGHTONSt MARGARET'SMARTON74-75_Layout 1 15/11/2016 11:44 Page 2on76 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYwhat’sLincolnFriday 18 NovemberOmid Djalili: Schmuck for aNight, Lincoln PerformingArts CentreAward-winning comedian and actorOmid Djalili, famed for his legendarystand-up performances, is bringing hislatest tour to Lincolnshire. Intelligent,sometimes provocative and alwaysentertaining, his stand-up offers a hugelyenergetic and captivating range. For moreinformation, visit www.lpac.co.uk.Lincoln23 NovemberG4 – Christmas ByCandlelight, LincolnCathedral By now you’ve probably read our chatwith G4 in our November issue, so whynot see the boys in action with theiratmospheric Christmas show at LincolnCathedral. The group will recall themusical experiences of their childhoodsas well as sharing songs from theircharming Christmas album. ExpectSpalding Saturday November 19 Jon Boden, South Holland CentreJon Boden is best known as the lead singer ofthe progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead.After twelve years, 250,000 album sales, sevensingles playlisted on Radio 2 and hundreds ofsold out venues, Bellowhead split in May 2016.Now Jon is touring for first time performingentirely solo, presenting the self-penned songsof Painted Lady material from Bellowhead,Spiers & Boden, Songs From The Floodplain,and his A Folk Song A Day project in which he recorded 365 folk songs in one year. For moreinformation, visit www.southhollandcentre.co.uk.PHOTO: DAVID ANGEL76-79_Layout 1 14/11/2016 14:17 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY77G4 – Christmas By Candlelight,Lincoln Cathedral78 Átimeless classics including When a Child is Born,Silent Night and All I Want for Christmas andmany others. Gainsborough 27 NovemberGainsborough Christmas Market,Town CentreChristmas markets are a tried and tested meansof slipping into the festive spirit, not to mentiongetting ahead on the gift getting. This year,Gainsborough Christmas market boasts realreindeer, giant snowman, plenty of stalls, fun andgames. Oh, and the big man himself: Santa! Formore information, email rebecca.jackson@west-lindsey.gov.uk. South HollandSunday 27 November André Rieu: Christmas withAndré, South Holland CentreThis festive celebration features a recordedChristmas concert packed with all the favouritesperformed by André and his famous JohannStrauss Orchestra along with his sopranos andtenors. As an exclusive for cinema audiences,André will be inviting fans to his hometown for alive intimate tour of Maastricht’s magicalChristmas highlights, as well as participating in aQ&A where he’ll answer questions submitted bycinema audiences. For more information, visitwww.southhollandcentre.co.uk.Gainsborough Friday 2 December A Salute to the 70’s ChristmasSpecial, Trinity Arts CentreChristmas is the time of year we let down ourinhibitions and indulge in a bit of excess, reverieand a whole lot of cheese. The seventies were adecade of loveable Christmas specials and thisevent aims to get everyone on the dance floor.Featuring classic hits such as Lonely ThisChristmas, Merry Christmas Everyone and Slade’sPHOTO: WWW.PHOTOGRAPHYBYASH.CO.UK76-79_Layout 1 14/11/2016 14:17 Page 2in aid of the Lincoln Cathedral MusicFund. The performance will be followedby wine, canapés and a lantern lit tour ofthe cathedral. For more information, visitwww.lincolncathedral.com.HorncastleSunday 11 DecemberChristmas Craft & Retail Fair,Stanhope HallWhere would we be without thehumble craft fair to help find something alittle more special for our loved ones?What’s more, they’re great forshowcasing the talented craftspeopleacross our country, so if you’re stuck for apresent for a tricky relative, why not popdown this December. For moreinformation, visit www.stanhopehall.org. CleethorpesSunday 18 DecemberThe Polar Express,Parkway Cinema Despite only being releasedin 2004, Robert Zemeckis’Polar Express has cementeditself as a festive familyfavourite up there with It’s AWonderful Life and Miracle on34rd Street. Now the modernclassic is brought to the big screenfor those who might have missed itthe first time around. For moreinformation, call 01472 290100.also be a three course meal, magician,charity auction and raffle. For moreinformation, call 01472 691838. LincolnSaturday 10 DecemberCeremony of Carols EveningPerformance, Chapter HouseWith all the humdrum of modern life, itcan be easy to forget the true meaning ofChristmas, and this seasonal favourite isjust the ticket. The Cathedral Choirperforms Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony ofCarols in the Chapter House of LincolnCathedral, with Thea Butterwork asharpist under the direction of JeffreyMakinson. The evening isWHAT’S ONiconic Merry Christmas Everybody. Formore information, call 01427 676655. CleethorpesFriday 2 DecemberAn Evening with FrankBruno, CleethorpesMemorial HallTo help raise funds, the Class ActTheatre Arts & Community Trust ishosting an evening with legendaryheavyweight boxer Frank Bruno. He willdiscuss his impressive career, followed bymeet and greet opportunities. There’llStamfordThursday 1 DecemberWhat I Learned From Johnny Bevan, Stamford ArtsCentreHe’s best known for incisive and astute performance poetry and regular slots onBBC Radio, but it was Luke Wright’s first theatre show What I Learned from JohnnyBevan that took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm and sold out three weeks atLondon’s Soho Theatre. Wright received a Stage Award for Acting Excellence forhis performance and the show received a Fringe First for the writing. The Londonrun added a nomination for the 2017 Off West End Awards. Now Lincolnshireaudiences can see what all the fuss is about. For more information, visitwww.stamfordartscentre.com.PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MARK WILLIAM RICHARDSON76-79_Layout 1 14/11/2016 14:17 Page 3Peter Pan Friday 16 – Tuesday 27 DecemberSkegness Embassy Theatre Brought to you by Jamie Marcus Productions, thisbeloved swashbuckler is bursting with magical fairydust. Back by popular demand, Adam Fox returns asSmee, with the outrageous Mark Hyde as NurseNelly. Local celebrity Garry Starr takes on thedastardly Captain Hook while Samuel Bailey is theboy who will never grow up. With spectacular flyingsequences, this is a true family favourite for thefestive period. Dick Whittington Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 January Louth Playgoers Riverhead TheatreWith its cast of colourful characters, this classicHe’s behindyou!panto will once again be brought to life. It tells therags-to-riches story of the titular Dick and his cat asthey travel to London in search of their fortune. Butthe duo comes up against the villainous King Rat. WillDick be London’s most successful Mayor? Will hemarry the Alderman’s daughter? Will he defeat the rathoards that plague the city? There’s only one way tofind out. Aladdin Friday 9 December – Monday 26 December Grimsby Auditorium Panto season is in full force with this eccentricrendition of Aladdin with a magical mix of music,comedy and adventure. Can Aladdin, a poor Chineseboy, win the heart of the beautiful princess? With alaw decreeing that the princess can only marry aprince, and the evil Abanazar (played by Nigel Pivaro)up to no good, it looks as though Aladdin’s dreammay never come true. If only he could make hisfortune and make his dreams come true. 76-79_Layout 1 14/11/2016 14:17 Page 4Next >