November 2009

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Restaurant of the YearWe name the best restaurants of 2009

Get Ready for Christmas• Seasonal Gift Guide• Christmas Dining• Party Season Outfits• Handbags & Shoes

LincolnshirePride - The High Society Magazine - November 2009 - Issue 88

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27 Festive Fundraising -

Christmas cheer in Lincoln.

13 Lincolnshire’sbest new properties.

124 We reveal the winner of

2009’s Restaurant of the Year.

78 Festive fashions - gorgeous

gowns, plus shoes and bags.

150 High Society - the best

events from across the county.

144 Motors - Jaguar’s new

flagship sports saloons.

110 Eating Out - South

Rauceby’s Bustard Inn.

Welcome......to November’s edition of Lincolnshire

Pride, as the whole county begins to preparefor the forthcoming Christmas season.

In this edition we exitedly reveal the winner of our 2009 Restaurant of the Year competition, voted for exclusively

by readers of Lincolnshire Pride.

Also, we’re delighted to feature the bestChristmas present ideas for both gentlemen

and ladies, with quirky, innovative gift ideas and luxurious tokens to prove that it really is better to give than to receive.

In addition, we feature the best cameraswith which to capture your Christmas, and glamorous fashion ideas, evening bags & shoes, plus winter perfumes to

ensure you look and feel wonderful when attending this season’s parties.

We also meet Lincolnshire MP Douglas Hoggto discuss life after Westminster, enjoy a

meal at South Rauceby’s Bustard Inn, enjoy a visit to Lincoln, and preview the

new flagship Jaguar in our Motors section.

Our best wishes for a wonderful month!

ROB DAVISEXECUTIVE EDITOR

Pass on Lincolnshire Pride for others to enjoy ortake it along to your local doctors’ or dentists’reception area. After everyone has enjoyed themagazine, please ensure it is recycled!

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROB DAVISFEATURES EDITOR EMILY CASSWELLGARDENING PAUL GRAY AND LORRAINE BELLISFARMING BARRY POSTONEQUESTRIAN SARAH PAYNEFOOD JOHN CLARKWINE BEN STRAWSALES MANAGER CATHY DAVIESOFFICE MANAGER CHLOE WATSONACCOUNTS MANAGER SUE BANNISTERGRAPHIC DESIGNER MANDY BRAYWEBSITE EDITOR SIMON PEARCEPUBLISHER & MANAGING DIRECTOR JULIAN WILKINSON

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Farm Shop for Sleaford

Bomber County’sRAF Tribute

The eagle has landed at AnwickForge, near Sleaford. The company recently completeda spectacular commission in theform of a magnificent polishedstainless steel eagle perched,with its wings aloft, on top of aglobe of the world that constitutes the central feature of the RAF Association’s Remembrance Garden.

The garden provides a uniquememorial to all those who haveserved in the Royal Air Force andwas officially opened in September by HRH The PrincessRoyal in a moving ceremony thatincluded a Spitfire from Coningsby and the Red Arrowsfrom Scampton.

The imposing hand crafted monument is a depiction of theRAFA’s much-loved emblem,which presented its own challenges as that emblem hadpreviously only ever been depicted in two dimensions.

“We therefore had to exercise adegree of artistic licence in realising, for example, theeagle’s back as well as his overall body shape” explains TimMackereth, one of the owners ofAnwick Forge.

“But we also had to keep constantly in mind that it neededto be as faithful a representationas possible – quite a difficult balancing act to achieve.”

Lincolnshire town gains new farm shop... andsome great new independent food retailers!

Lincolnshire butcher Gary Simpson is just one of the retailers at Sleaford’s newestfarm shop venue - the Four Seasons Farm Shop on thetown’s London Road.

Based at the Four Seasons Garden Centre, the new farmshop offers a new butchery franchise headed up by Gary and his team, a bakery and fruit& vegetable retailer, with the latest, freshest food for residents of Sleaford and thesurrounding area.

“The new farm shop has taken 18 months to plan and build, but opened on 1st October.” saysGary. “It’s a superb place and hasalready proved really popular.”

The butchery opened alongsideDocherty's Fruit & Veg and bakers Wilcox, alongside FourSeasons’s own cut flowers & house plant and delicatessenconcessions.

The butchery has an amazing 12 metres of chiller cabinets,and attracted over 400 customers in its first day alone.

The shops will run alongsideGary’s Heckington shop, and willsell his speciality haslets, and pies, all made freshly on thepremises, plus quality convenience foods, as well asbeef, pork and lamb, and Gary’sseven varieties of Lincolnshiresausages, making it a must-visitvenue for keen foodies.

Following the recent upgrade and redevelopment ofLincoln’s BirchwoodCentre, solicitorsMcKinnells thismonth move into anew, purpose builtoffice at Unit 3ABirchwood Centreon Jasmin Road.The firm can offer afull range of legalservices to theBirchwood and Doddington Parkareas, with a largefree car park avoid-ing need for localclients to drive intothe city.

In Brief...

• Work begins onScunthorpe’s £21mPods sport andleisure complex asLincolnshire Pridegoes to press.It will comprise a25m swimming pool,gym, dance studioand six court sportshall plus café andcrèche. Work is expected to finishspring 2011.

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Spalding Optician Sees Landmark Anniversary

Blooming Cleethorpesis ‘Best in Britain’Cleethorpes has won the Best in Britain award and a furtherGold Award at the nationalBritain in Bloom awards.

Results were announced lastmonth at an Awards Ceremonyin Torquay.

Colin Eastwell of North East Lincolnshire Council says; “Cleethorpes is the pearl of theEast Coast and this will certainlybring the community together.It’s great for the town, and thewhole area of North East Lincolnshire. We’re on a roll!”

The Judges’ comments werevery approving, noting that theawards were well deserved.

They were particularly complimentary about the overallcleanliness of the resort, sayingthey hadn’t seen anywhere asclean as Cleethorpes.

Alan Fletcher, in charge of parksand open spaces in the townadded: “Everybody’s absolutelyecstatic! This reflects so well onthe whole area and on the workof Neighbourhood Services inparticular, in maintaining suchstandards of cleanliness.”

Both Grimsby and Cleethorpeswere also successful in their categories at the regional levelin East Midlands, winning GoldAwards, earlier in the month.

Spalding opticians, Molsom Optometrists have recently reachedtheir first anniversary of tradingfrom their Donington practice. In adouble celebration, they have alsowelcomed their 1,000th customer.

The company, which is partneredwith Molsom and Associates inSpalding, has built its reputationon providing a friendly customerfocus, professional advice andthorough eye examinations.

Cheryl Clark, branch Partnersays “It is fantastic to havebeen here in Donington for ayear, serving the local community and ensuring that professional eye care is within reach for everyone.”

“This year has flown by and we’vewelcomed many new clients. I amsure the free parking outside thepractice has helped.”

“We are committed to deliveringthe very best eye care both hereand in Spalding, a principle whichhas seen us grow in size and reputation despite competitionfrom the high street.”

“We have recently welcomed our1000th customer, which we believe is a testimony to ourcore values of delivering time honoured levels of customerservice, as opposed to a speeddriven process service.”

For information call 01775 713366or see www.molsom.co.uk.

Free stress clinic is open toall this month...

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Stress is extremely

damaging.Many don’t realise how

much pressurethey inflict on

themselves.

Sleaford’s Carre Street Clinic isthis month offering a free Stressand Anxiety workshop to supportthis month’s National StressAwareness Day, to be held onSaturday 21st November.

According to a recent BUPA survey more than a third of the population find work theirbiggest worry but other commoncauses of stress include relationship difficulties or a divorce, serious illness in thefamily or bereavement.

“Stress is insidious and damaging.” Says the CarreStreet Clinic’s Marianne Langley.“Many people don’t realise howmuch pressure they inflict onthemselves. At Carre StreetClinic we want to encourage people to reduce this.”

The workshop will give participantsthe opportunity to learn about a range of techniques and therapies useful in combatingthe negative effects of stress.

The workshop is free but spaces are limited so book early to reserve your space by calling 01529 414121.

Alternatively, telephone us on 01529 46 99 77 or send your news by e-mail to: [email protected].


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Floral Author Sally LaunchesNew Book In Lincolnshire

150 years of trading in Louth

A Louth-based firm of surveyorsand auctioneers this month celebrates over one hundred and fifty years of trading.

Estate agency and auction houseJohn Taylors was founded inLouth in 1859. Ann Laverack ofthe company says: “It’s fascinatingto think that when the firm beganthe Crimean War had barelyended and the electric light bulbhadn’t even been invented!”

With many household names disappearing from the high streetit is encouraging that a small business should still be goingstrong after all these years.”

Sally Page, author of The Flower Shop seriesof books, launches her new book, The Flower Shop in your Garden, at Navenby’s Potting Shed flower shop

Floral author Sally Page hasbeen inspired by Lincolnshireflorists to create her new book,which the author will launch inthe county as Lincolnshire Pridegoes to press.

Sally Page, author of the FlowerShop series of books, signedcopies of her new book, The Flower Shop in your Garden,

at The Potting Shed flower shopin Navenby in late October andpraised the work of Lincolnshire’s top florists.

“I couldn’t have completed thebook without the help of somany green-fingered local people, it seemed the perfectspot for a signing.” said Sallyshortly before the launch.

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Call 01529 46 99 77 or e-mail: [email protected].

The fifth book in the FlowerShop series is packed with the possibilities that exist in English gardens for beautifulfloral arrangements.

Sally’s aim in the beautifully illustrated 95 page hardbackbook was to show what couldbe created with the foliage,flowers andplants thatgrew in yourgarden whenyou view themwith a florist’seye.

“The florists’tips I includeare practicaland simple, youwill not need tohave a cutting garden to trythem out, nor will you strip yourborders of all your favouriteflowers.” Sally says.

“Along the way I take advicefrom other florist friends wemeet, such as Becky Macnab,owner of The Potting Shed.Becky not only helped withideas but directed me to somebeautiful local gardens, including those of Emma

Codrington, author of The Photographer’s Garden, PhilipMartinson and StephenHodgkinson of Treehouse Inte-riors, and even that of a localschool boy who grows ferns forhis dinosaurs to play in!

Sally was also helped by Stamford florist Miss Pickering

who was onhand to help decorate sculptor SarahCoward’s standat BurghleyHorse Trials.

Sally first metBecky and MissPickering whenshe was writingher previousbook, FlowerShops and

Friends, which told of the secret lives of twelve beautiful flower shops around the country.

“I hadn’t intended to includetwo flower shops from Lincolnshire” Sally confessed,“But they were both such exceptionally gorgeous shopsthat I could not leave one ofthem out!”

“I didn’t intend to include twoflower shops inLincolnshire, butthey were both so gorgeous Icouldn’t leavethem out!”

The Flower Shop series arepublished by Fanahan Books,a company set up by Sallyand her partner, Billy Kelly.

The author was initially told by mainstream UK publishersthat her book, The FlowerShop, was “Too English” and that she was “Not famous enough!”

Her titles include The FlowerShop, The Flower Shop AtChristmas, The Flower Shop &Friends, Flower Shop Secrets,and Love Pink... each of whichwould make an ideal

Christmas present, with thewhole of the winter season toread up and gain some inspiration ready for Spring!

The first print of Sally’s FlowerShop book met with greatsuccess around the countryand this encouraged her to gofor a reprint. Now Sally’sbooks are sold in Water-stone’s, Kew, RHS bookshopsand, of course, through flowershops. The Flower Shop inyour Garden retails for £9.99.

For information on the authorsee www.fanahanbooks.co.uk.

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This Month...• Welcome Home to a Grade II * listed Grantham farmhouse.

• Capture your Christmas: featured cameras and photo tips.• The latest Sound and Vision technology for your home.

•In the Garden with Paul Gray and Lorraine Bellis.

HOMES&GARDENS


Contact: Lincoln Office Olympic House, Doddington Road, Lincoln, LN6 3SETelephone: 01522 508900 Email: [email protected]

Baumber House, Baumber Guide Price £1.35m

A fine six bedroom country house set in approx 19 acres

• Reception hallway • Dining room • Breakfast kitchen • Lounge • Snug • Sun room • Utility • Study • 6 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms • Separate shower room • Extensive outbuildings • Office suite with kitchen and WC • Stables, loose boxes, kennels • Crew yard X 2, vehicle storage • Walled patio, pond • Private aspect

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Hall Farm, SnarfordAn exceptional country house with equestrian facilities set in 15 acres

• Reception hallway • Drawing room • Family room • Conservatory • Kitchen • Dining room • Utility • Morning room • Study • 6 Bedrooms – master with ensuite bathroom • Family bathroom • Shower room • Indoor swimming pool, gym, changing rooms• Stable block, menage, barns • 7 Paddocks • Double garage • Private aspect, landscaped gardens

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Hall Farm, SnarfordAn exceptional country house with equestrian facilities set in 15 acres

• Reception hallway • Drawing room • Family room • Conservatory • Kitchen • Dining room • Utility • Morning room • Study • 6 Bedrooms – master with ensuite bathroom • Family bathroom • Shower room • Indoor swimming pool, gym, changing rooms• Stable block, menage, barns • 7 Paddocks • Double garage • Private aspect, landscaped gardens




St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DETelephone: 01780 484520 Fax: 01780 484521

Web: www.kingwest.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Castle Farm Swayfield Guide price £750,000

A Superb Grade II* Listed 17th Century Former Farmhouse

• Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Dining Room • Inner Hall • Sitting Room • Study

• Utility • Breakfast Kitchen • Principal Bedroom • 3 Further Bedrooms 1 En Suite Shower Room

• Shower Room • Bathroom • Double Garage plus an Oak Framed Double Garage

• Gardens • Outbuildings

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St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DETelephone: 01780 484520 Fax: 01780 484521

Web: www.kingwest.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Castle Farm Swayfield Guide price £750,000

A Superb Grade II* Listed 17th Century Former Farmhouse

• Reception Hall • Cloakroom • Dining Room • Inner Hall • Sitting Room • Study

• Utility • Breakfast Kitchen • Principal Bedroom • 3 Further Bedrooms 1 En Suite Shower Room

• Shower Room • Bathroom • Double Garage plus an Oak Framed Double Garage

• Gardens • Outbuildings

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Contact: Robert Bell & CompanyOld Bank Chambers, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5HYTel: 01507 522222 Fax: 01507 524444 Email: [email protected]

Reduced price on applicationThe Old Rectory, SotbyA well modernised five bedroom, three bathroom, centrally heated, double glazed, early 19th century detached Rectorystanding in good size grounds on a corner plot of this rural hamlet some 7 miles north of Horncastle. There is good accessto the city of Lincoln (15 miles). The house is not listed and was built in 1835 in brick under a rosemary clay tiled roof. It wascomprehensively modernised in 2002 at which time the wiring, plumbing, drains, heating, windows, kitchen and bathroomswere renewed. The bedrooms have Sky television and phone points. Outbuildings include a full size snooker room and thereis potential for a granny annexe.

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Contact: Robert Bell & CompanyOld Bank Chambers, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5HYTel: 01507 522222 Fax: 01507 524444 Email: [email protected]

Reduced price on applicationThe Old Rectory, SotbyA well modernised five bedroom, three bathroom, centrally heated, double glazed, early 19th century detached Rectorystanding in good size grounds on a corner plot of this rural hamlet some 7 miles north of Horncastle. There is good accessto the city of Lincoln (15 miles). The house is not listed and was built in 1835 in brick under a rosemary clay tiled roof. It wascomprehensively modernised in 2002 at which time the wiring, plumbing, drains, heating, windows, kitchen and bathroomswere renewed. The bedrooms have Sky television and phone points. Outbuildings include a full size snooker room and thereis potential for a granny annexe.


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Email: [email protected] Eastgate, Lincoln LN2 1QATelephone: 01522 546444 www.chestertonhumberts.com

The Grange, Partney £695,000

A fine Grade II Listed residence situated in a tucked away village location being set within extensive grounds of approximately 9.32 acres.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Entrance Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Rear Hallway, Study, Cellar, Kitchen Dining Room,Cloakroom, Utility. First Floor Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, Bedroom 2 with En-Suite Bathroom, 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Second Floor 2 Further Attic Bedrooms. Outside the Property is Approached via a Long Driveway, Turning Circle,Extensive Range of Brick and Timber Outbuildings, Lawned Garden Area, Small Side Paddock, Extensive Field, Wooded Area, ViewsTowards the Lincolnshire Wolds, In Total Approximately 9.32 Acres.



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Ash Tree House, Nettleham £645,000

A SUPERBLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED STONE AND PANTILE FARMHOUSE OCCUPYING A LARGE LANDSCAPED PLOT.

Reception Hall, Farmhouse Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Inner Hallway, Family Room, Study, Cloakroom, Utility,Rear Entrance Hall, First Floor Landing, Four Bedrooms (two with En-Suites), Bathroom, Self-Contained Annexe Comprising Kitchen,Lounge, Bedroom and Bathroom, Delightful Lawned Gardens, Driveway.


Ash Tree House, Nettleham £645,000

A SUPERBLY REFURBISHED GRADE II LISTED STONE AND PANTILE FARMHOUSE OCCUPYING A LARGE LANDSCAPED PLOT.

Reception Hall, Farmhouse Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Conservatory, Inner Hallway, Family Room, Study, Cloakroom, Utility,Rear Entrance Hall, First Floor Landing, Four Bedrooms (two with En-Suites), Bathroom, Self-Contained Annexe Comprising Kitchen,Lounge, Bedroom and Bathroom, Delightful Lawned Gardens, Driveway.






Contact: Sharman Burgess Estate Agents3 & 4 Pump Square, Boston, Lincs PE21 6QWTelephone: (01205) 361161 Fax: (01205) 359080 Web: www.sharmanburgess.co.uk Email: [email protected]

Fraglands Farm, Algarkirk £325,000An outstanding barn conversion which has recently been renovated to an exceptionally high standard. Lots of character & charm throughout. 4 bedrooms, en-suite, lounge diner, galleried area, fitted diner kitchen, 4 piece bathroom. Oil central heating, sealed unit double glazing. Large enclosed plot. Triple garage. Must be viewed.


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GRANTHAM OFFICE69 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6NRTel: 01476 584164 Fax: 01476 591901

The Mill, Swallow’s Mill, GranthamThe Mill over looks the Mill pond at Swallow’s Mill, on the River Witham approximately 1 mile to the south east of Grantham town centre. The main vehicular and pedestrian access is off Bridge End Road, through a gated entrance system, (offering a high degree ofprivacy and security), which leads to a private drive, gravel turning area and double garage. Par ticular features of the proper ty are thelarge reception rooms with beamed ceilings and large windows to both the front and rear. The Mill Wheel is visible from the kitchenand dining room and there are other key features of the Mill in situ around the house.

GRANTHAM OFFICE69 High Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6NRTel: 01476 584164 Fax: 01476 591901

The Mill, Swallow’s Mill, GranthamThe Mill over looks the Mill pond at Swallow’s Mill, on the River Witham approximately 1 mile to the south east of Grantham town centre. The main vehicular and pedestrian access is off Bridge End Road, through a gated entrance system, (offering a high degree ofprivacy and security), which leads to a private drive, gravel turning area and double garage. Par ticular features of the proper ty are thelarge reception rooms with beamed ceilings and large windows to both the front and rear. The Mill Wheel is visible from the kitchenand dining room and there are other key features of the Mill in situ around the house.


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Douglas had intended to remain an MP for onemore term, but with the press delighted by the opportunity to paint the picture of a Tory toff withan extensive estate and large moat. The story remained in place, with the case cited as a ‘typical’ example of MPs expenditure, until Douglas announced his resignation in 19th May.

So what now for the MP? A successful criminal lawbarrister called to the Bar in 1968, Douglas willcontinue his role as QC in both Crown and Appealcourts, and has just acquired some land adjacentto his Lincolnshire home for the horses that belongto himself and wife Sarah.

A dedicated countryman whose father had a smallfarm which he ran alongside his political career,and a former agricultural minister himself, one

For Lincolnshire’s political infrastructure, it’s theend of an era. Three decades after arriving in thecounty to begin his political career. Douglas Hogghas announced his intention to step down at thenext general election as MP for Sleaford and NorthHykeham after a turbulent end to his career in Westminster during this summer’s expenses scandal.

It’s a needless end to a successful career giventhe misconceptions and falsehoods that surrounded the MP. Of the country’s 640 MPs,over 550 were claiming expenses greater thanthose of Douglas, whilst the infamous moat thatwas the source of so much press derision was, infact, never the subject of an expenses claim.

In fact, the MP did more to ensure his financialtransparency and minimise his cost to the taxpayerthan most MPs, and went to greater lengths to ensure honesty of his expenditure than many other politicians. All this ventures the question,‘why not fight for your political career’ which is precisely what we asked when we met Douglas athis home, a few miles north of Lincoln, recently.

“The party was having a hard time and the headlines weren’t going away.” Says Douglas. “I’d submitted expense forms for three decadesand had never been questioned. It was an embarrassment for the party, and we wanted todraw a line under it.”

After months of media furore, Lincolnshire MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham Douglas Hogg recently announced his intention not to stand as MP next year. With three decades of political experience and considerable respect from those in his constituency, his announcement begs the question;is there life after Westminster?

For 30 years Douglas has represented Lincolnshire in Parliament.The MP will step down in 2010, but will continue to work as a QC in the Crown and Appeal Courts.

Words: Rob Davis.

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EU and that, after expenses, the next controversyto affect politics will be MPs’ concurrent careersbeyond politics.

With just one or two lawyers in Westminster andeven fewer GPs, the knowledge and experience

that comes from having an external‘specialism’ broadens our politicians’knowledge base. Having dedicatedpoliticians who are denied externalcareers will water down the breadth ofknowledge our politicians possess.

“It’s a shame.” Says Douglas. “Parliament is richer for having agreater scope of knowledge, there’s amove away from that and I want toleave Westminster before that’s completely eroded.”

His constituents often comment thatDouglas is famed for clear answers,

not soft soap, but with the media misreporting hisexpenses, his career has changed to such as degreethat life as an MP is something Douglas will, in 2010,reluctantly wash his hands of. As one of the country’smost knowledgeable, experienced and trustedpoliticians, Douglas is a great loss not just to Lincolnshire politics, but to parliament as a whole. n

reason for Douglas’s success as an MP is hisdepth of understanding for matters affecting agriculture in his constituency.

Despite being 64, Douglas is still terrifically fit andenjoyed a skiing and hiking trip to the Alps earlierin the year with his brother. Douglas’stime is also spent riding in the Wolds,shooting and hunting with theBlankney and Burton hunts, as wellas spending with his grandchildren,who live in London and love returningto Lincolnshire for some fresh air andan adventure with their grandfather.

Douglas also says that if he’s calledto the Lords he’ll sit in the upperhouse and take an active part in themaking of legislation, but he categorically rules out a return to theCommons; “I’m 65 next year and thenature of the job has changed enormously.” Hesays. “The burden of constituency work has increased significantly, and it’s becoming too heavily regulated and homogenised.”

In particular, Douglas takes exception to the factthat much of the executive work that parliamentshould be involved in has been farmed-out to the

Douglas came to Lincolnshire in1979 as MP for Grantham beforetaking up the role as one ofSleaford and North Hykeham’smost respected politicians.

The politician served under bothThatcher and Major, the formerborn in Douglas’s constituency herself.

Douglas described Thatcher as “A wonderful person, formidableand brilliant. Working with her wasalways a pleasure. She has a keenmind, and a great wit, it’s a realprivilidge to know her.”

During his time in parliament, Douglas also served as ministerfor agriculture during the BSE crisis, and as a member of thePrivy Council.

Before that, however, he worked asa legal sub-editor on the Times andMail newspapers ensuring thenewspapers never went to presswith anything of a libellous nature.

It’s ironic, then, that the MP didn’t sue the newspapers for theclaims made during the expensesscandal.

In particular, the newspapers had afield day of claims that the MPused taxpayers money to clean outhis moat. This is, in fact, wrong.

“There’d no point in pursuing legalaction.” Says Douglas. “It’s time-consuming and expensive, but themedia was incorrect with some oftheir facts.”

In addition to being the 550th‘cheapest’ out of 640 MPs in total,Douglas contacted the expensesoffice back in 2003 to check whathe could legitimately claim, and retained all the necessary receiptsto prove his expenditure.

Douglas agreed with the fees Office that because the costs ofrunning the house exceeded the allowance by a substantial amounthe should claim each month onetwelth of the annual allowance;Douglas suggested to the Fees Office and they agreed that heshould keep a schedule of all theexpenditure that he incurred on the house and that he would supplythe Fees office with that scheduleso that they could be sure that hewas not overclaiming and they were not overpaying;

That schedule included all the expenditure incurred - whether allowable or not; so far as the moat is concerned; the moat wascleaned and the cost did appear on the schedule and in the covering letter but was not the subject of the claim as the pre-agreed expenses together with obviously allowable items exceeded the allowance and therefore there was no balanceavailable. Douglas does howeverpoint out that cleaning the moatwas clearly an allowable expenseas it was ‘maintenance’ rather thanan ‘improvement’... but as the allowance had been exhausted the issue did not arise.

THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES...

Image: Douglas at his Lincolnshirehome, next to thenotorious moat.

Despite being 64,Douglas is terrificallyfit, enjoying skiing,hiking, horse ridingand riding out with the Blankney and Burton hunts...


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Lincoln at ChristmasThis season there’s plenty to amuse anyone visiting the county’s capital... from the bustling Christmas Market to the Lincoln BIG ice rink and a fun run for Santas!

Image: Santa Fun-Runnerswill runthrough Lincoln this month.

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Main: Lincoln’s Christmas Market attracts 150,000 visitors each year.

Left: The Lincoln BIGIce Rink this yearopens on 26th November.

million of additional spend to the local economy over the four days, so we’re reallypleased to see that businesses are supporting it this year, especially given thecurrent economic situation.”

The Christmas Market will this year run from the 3rd December until the 6th of December, with over 300 stalls nestled into the medieval square.

Get Your Skates OnThe Lincoln BIG ice rink is also back againthis year, running from 26th of November to 4th January.

Lincoln BIG events manager, Michael Armstrong, said: “The ice rink is alwayshugely popular among residents and visitors to the city. We know that the city centre retailers are delighted that the icerink is returning and we’re doing all we canto help them end the year on a high.”

On the back of the ice rink’s success, Lincoln’s outdoor roller rink will also opennext August, drawing in 5,000 skaters forthe four weeks it opens. “We are hoping tobring the roller rink back next year.” saidRachel Hanson from Lincoln BIG “It wassuch a success.”

Located on the City Square near the Waterside Shopping Centre it will run from10am with the final session starting at 8pm.

Mellow Autumn ColoursThis month, an exhibition entitled Autumn:Mellow Yellow is running at the HardingHouse Gallery.

Running from the 14th November until the28th November the exhibition will then be replaced by a Christmas themed selection.The gallery, on Steep Hill showcases a range

And.. They’re off!The Great Lincoln Santa Fun Run is takingplace once again this year. Lincoln’s RotaryClub got their Santa hats together last yearto work out how to raise funds for the charity’s Christmas projects and on the14th December, Lincoln was a blur of redand white as over 1,350 sprinting Santa’stook part in the 3.5 km race.

This year, the race will take place on Saturday 13th December, with all of themoney raised from the event given to countycharities, including the Lincolnshire & Nottingham Air Ambulance. All of the runners will be in the same free five-pieceoutfits!

Lincoln is also planning to set a new world record this year in aid of LincolnHome-Start... the plan is to get over 100 people, dressed as St Nick, onto theLincoln Ice Rink all at one time!

First Stop... the Shops!There was speculation this year as towhether or not the annual Christmas Market was going to be held this year.

The council had commented saying “The Christmas Market costs the City Council thousands each year to run and we don’t make a profit”.

With the current economic climate manylocal busineeses have been fighting backpledging to sponsor the local event. Businesses from the Lincoln area havegiven up to £5,000 each, and many have ofered their services to help run theannual event.

Lincoln’s Councillor Spratt said: “The Christmas Market is such an importantevent for Lincoln, bringing more that £10


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Image: Lincoln Cathedralthis month hosts a Remembrance Sundayservice on 8th November.

Lincoln’s TheatreRoyal has beensaves thanks to the efforts of its new patron IanDickens and David Shepherd

“Lincoln’s Farmers’ Markets offer a wholerange of world-class food and drink.” saidSusan Smith, Lincolnshire’s resident ostrichfarmer. “What could be better than talkingabout and buying great tasting food from thepeople who produce it?”

The Lincoln Farmers’ Market is held on the1st Friday, 2nd Wednesday and 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am to 4pm.

Break a legLincoln’s Theatre Royal will live another daythanks to the efforts of its new patrons Ian Dickens and David Shepherd.

The pair have formed ID EntertainmentGroup who are set to start running the historic theatre in March 2010, saving the venue for future thesps.

Following a comprehensive refurbishment, a series of comedy acts from LeicesterSquare, a café, opportunities for schoolsand amatuer groups in the theatre are allset to usher in a new era for the theatreafter this year’s funding shortfalls.

Lincoln’s Got TalentAnd finally... the residents of Altham Courtcare home in Lincoln proved that they hadsome moves when they took part in theBupa’s Got Talent competition.

Septuagenarians Olga Bradshaw and Fran Porter wowed the crowds with theirRock’n’Roll dancing duet! n

of contributing artists. Established as a co-operative the group is run by thirteenmembers, all of which are either artists or craft makers.

The Harding House is made up of two galleries. The lower offering a range of morecontemporary work which is for also for sale.

Christmas came early for Sue RyderPremier Kitchens and Bedrooms raisednearly £4,000 for the Sue Ryder cancercharity at a recent charity golf contest. The competition has raised £35,000 overthe last 11 years.

This year, 38 teams of four golfers met at Elton Furze Golf Club for the day. “It wasa fantastic turnout, yet again.” said IainForsythe, Premier’s Managing Director. “I never dreamed when I started that itwould continue for so long or raise so much money.”

This year’s winning team was made up ofMartin Saggers, Mick Gargan, Mark Wrightand Andy Clarke from Area Glass.

A Taste of LincolnshireLincoln’s Farmers’ Market celebrated 10years of local produce this year. Children from Westgate School marked the anniversary with an outdoor art project project in which 22 students teamed up with artist Ruth O’Sullivan to create a picture that captured the county.


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THEATRE & ARTSYour Monthly Round-Up of Productions and Shows from Arts Centres and Theatres Across Lincolnshire

Blackfriars Arts Centre, BostonTel: 01205 363108www.blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk

14th Novembr: El MorenoA night of Spanish classical guitar, accompanied by a selection of modern classics.

Drill Hall, LincolnTel: 01522 873891www.lincolndrillhall.com

Wednesday 4th November: Leonardo DiCaprio’sThe Eleventh HourA powerful and inspiring environmental documentary. It motivates the audience to takea personal fight against globalwarming. The piece, producedand presented by Leonardo DiCaprio, informs practical waysof making your stand.

Wednesday 11th NovemberThe DambustersTo mark Armistice Day Drill Hallare putting on a special screen-ing of this historic film. as oneof the most popular British warfilms of all time, it tells the truestory of one of the most daringand brilliant raids of World WarII. The viewing will be precededby readings of war poety in thecafe bar. Proceeds from thisevent will go towards the Poppy Appeal.

Thursday 12th November:AntipodeFour young male dancers arejoined by a double bass player

as they perform a raw and exhil-arating piece of athletic dance.Five individuals share the samestage, but on their own journey,with no shared goals and nofear.

19th-21st November: ArthurMiller’s The CrucibleSet in the 1692 witch hunt ofSalem. The piece is a timely reminder of the evils of mindless persecution and theterrifying power of false accusations.

Guildhall Arts Centre,GranthamTel: 01476 406158www.guildhallartscentre.com

5th November:John Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’Arguably the greatest novelabout the Great Depression, recieving the Nobel Prize in1962. This epic tale and its unforgettable characters is thesubject of Literature at Lunch.

7th November: An Audiencewith Jonathan Miller’Master of all trades’ as a satirist,theatre and opera director, medical consultant, sculptor andwriter. This is a fantastic opportu-nity to see inside the inspiringmind of an intellectual icon.

27th November:A Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Independant Ballet Wales return to the Guildhall with abreathtaking version of one ofShakespeare’s most magicalplays. The production featuresMendelssohn’s joyous music, expansive choreography by artistdirector Darius James and critically acclaimed costumes byYvonne Greenleaf.

Grimsby Auditorium,GrimsbyTel: 01507 600350 www.grimsbyauditorium.org.uk

16th November:Grumpy Old Women:Chin Up BritainNinety minutes of advancedGrumping by Jenny Elair - theoriginal grump, Wendi Peters andMs Susie Blake. They’ll begrumping about beauty on abudget and the joy of fresh air.

Kings Lynn ArtsCentre, Kings LynnTel: 01553 764864www.kingslynnarts.co.uk

Sunday 8th November:Ha-Ha-Hitler! The Great-ish EscapeIn a spoof wartime drama just intime for Remembrance Sunday,three hopeless RAF pilots planto escape from the infamousChatea Plonke. Under thewatchful eye of General VonSchnitzershitz, Tom, Dick and Hilary take you on an unforgettable journey with a plotthicker than Hitler’s moustache.

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Saturday 21st November:Sitkovetsky Piano TrioThe Piano trio is a collaboration ofthree young musicians sharing apassion for music. After recentlybeing invited to play in front of HerMajesty the Queen this promisesto be an entertaining evening.

South Holland CentreTel: 01775 564777 www.southhollandcentre.co.ukTuesday 10th November:The World’s WifeThe World's Wife was Carol AnnDuffy's first themed collection ofpoems, first published in 1999.

The collection takes characters,stories, histories and mythswhich focus on men, and inDuffy's renowned feminist way,presents them anew for the public to look at the women thatwere previously obscured behindthe men. Adapted by her poemsof Carol Ann Duffy and performed by Linda Marlowe sheimagines the wives’ perspective

of famous men through the ages,from Frau Freud to Mrs Midas. Laced with dark humour andacerbic wit, you will be enthralledby this passionate expose.

Stamford Arts CentreTel: 01780 763203www.stamfordartscentre.com

Saturday 7th November: The Carducci QuartetThe Carducci Quartet have won anumber of major internationalprizes. For this concert they willplay classical works by Haydn,Mendelssohn and Beethoven.

Embassy TheatreTel: 08456 740505www.embassytheatre.co.uk

Friday 20th November: Heather Small in ConcertShowcasing her vocal talent,Heather Small performs a mix of blues and jazz as well as a selection of the greatest andbest-loved hits from solo materialand her days with MPeople.

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The aged delights of antiques in the UK could be lost ifthe industry continues to suffer in the current economicclimate. That’s the view of industry expert and the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow’s Henry Sandon. This month,Iain launches his campaign, SOS: Save Our AntiqueShops, petitioning for government assistance and thepublic for support. The recession has hit the antiques trade harder thanusual recently with 30 per cent of antiques shops beingforced to close. The Chancellor’s recent actions, increasing business rates, has damaged this often overlooked sector. Combined with the rising price of rent has majorly effected the antiques business.“There was a £2bn loss suffered by the trade in 2008.”says Iain. “We need Antiques and Fine Arts dealers tospeak out and encourage the government to support the industry.” To fight the downturn, Ian has started apetition, encouraging the Government to help the struggling businesss. The industry, until now, has always been able to recoverfrom recessions using a range of techniques. In 1993,for example, Antiques Fairs were launched throughoutthe UK, increasing the national interest in antiques.In 2007 the industry generated a £4 billion revenue,which was ten per cent of the global market share. However, in 2008 the revenue fell to just £2.75 billionWith antique shops an important aspect of towns likeHorncastle, Iain explains: “The antiques industry creates jobs in tourism, shipping, transport and conservation. At a local level, antique shops provide animportant draw to country towns, helping other localshops and businesses.”“Every closure leaves a gap in provincial streetscapes.On an ecological level, the Antiques industy encouragesthe re-use of old and beautiful things, reducing landfilland new-goods consumption. It’s time that people realised that Antiques are the new ‘green’.

“With the pound at its lowest for some considerabletime, UK products are once again attractive to overseasbuyers. With some marketing support from the Government, we could be using this opportunity to reach the world market for antiques and help sustain our economy.”

Henry Sandon, a long-term expert from the Antiques Roadshow is backing the campaign and told LincolnshirePride: “The Government needs to understand that this industry is not a negligible part of English heritage, but an international market leader and a viable business sector that provides employment and generates revenue.”

We talked to Laura Conway, owner of Navenby Antiques Centre about the issue: “I know a number of shops whohave had to close, but we haven’t really been affected bythe credit crunch.” she says. “Trade has been quitebouyant, and we are over the moon with how well we aredoing. Most of our contributors are still couples who aredownsizing or the result of clearences rather than peopleneeding money. We seem to be protected from the recession, whether its our range of different antiques or the range of prices... I’m not sure... but we are delighted with the way things are going.”

Joining the campaign is BBC Homes and Antiques magazine. They are offering a 10% off deal with over1,000 UK antiques dealers through November. This involves Astra Antiques Centre in Gainsborough, GallantAntiques & Restorations: Richard Barstow in Kirton andHansord in Lincoln.

This campaign has been organised to coincide with National Antiques Week, which runs between 23rd and 30th November. This year the campaign is ‘green’themed to help boost interest in this vital heritage protecting industry. nTo join the Iain Brunt’s campaign head to www.antiques.co.uk and sign the petition which will be delivered to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

SOS: SAVE OUR SHOPS!MANY ANTIQUES SHOPS ARE FACING CLOSURE AS RENT AND BUSINESS RATESINCREASE... IN ORDER TO SAVE THE INDUSTRY, THE BBC’S HENRY SANDONAND INDUSTRY CAMPAIGNER IAIN BRUNT HAVE THIS MONTH LAUNCH A NEW CAMPAIGN, ENCOURAGING BRITAIN TO SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY...

Main: HenrySandon MBE, the leading authority on Royal Worcesterporcelain for The Antiques Roadshow and figurehead of thecampaign.

Above: Bucking the trend - LauraConway of NavenbyAntiques Centre and M&M Antiquesof Spalding, two successful - andthriving - antiques businesses.


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LEST WE FORGETJUST IN TIME FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, WE PROFILE THE WORK OFROBERT PERRY, WHO THIS MONTH APPEARS AT GRIMSBY’S NATIONAL FISHING HERITAGE CENTRE. HIS EMOTIVE IMPRESSIONIST ARTWORK DEPICTS THE BATTLEFIELDS AND TRENCHES OF WORLD WAR I AND II

For artist Robert Perry, landscape painting is part of being British, but as his exhibition this monthat Grimsby’s National Fishing Heritage Centre demonstrates, his paintings about the abhorrence ofEurope’s 20th century wars bring distant battlefields and their effects much closer to home.

Born in the black country, grew up in the black country and educated in the black country. “That’s how my interest in landscape developed”, Robert Perry explains. “When I was young I was akeen cyclist, I would hop on my bike and be in the countryside within five minutes. I’ve always hadan affinity for fresh air and open spaces.” His earlier work focused on the industrial landscape ofhis native West Midlands and was characterised by experimental techniques subject to constantchange and renewal.

Robert now works exclusively on location all around Europe from his ‘mobile studio’, his trustywhite van. He paints en premier coup, or ‘in one blow’, for those not so familiar with French translation. “Each canvas takes from one to six hours, whether that be illuminated by paraffinlamps down a tunnel or on a bare forgotten battlefield.” Because his work is done on site, thepainting has an emotive poignancy which couldn’t be captured in a photograph or in a studio.

His field trips allow him to fully immerse himself in the environment. “I work in series in order togain a deeper understanding of the particular environment in which I am working. To create eachpiece I simply set up my easel, focus my attention absolutely on what is in front of me and try tointerpret, translate or record what I see”.

When asked why he focuses on landscape, “I think it’s part of being English. Landscape painting islike a tradition, bred into us.” he jokes, “Look at Joseph Farington, Sir Beaumont and Turner, toname a few, all English. Although I’d have to say Rembrandt, a Dutchman, is first and foremost mymain artistic influence, then the Barbizon painters, such as Claude Monet and Frederic Bazille whopainted in the forest of Fontainebleau south-west of Paris.”

“I have always had a strong interest in history, and painting historical sites. Although I am not atotal pacifist, my work in the Battlefields is based upon my abhorrence of war and suffering itbrings to innocent people.” Robert’s preoccupation with The Somme battlefields stems from hisgrandmother, “She had three cousins, they were all killed in the Somme. I found the graves of two

Above: German tunnels, captured by Robert, working underground.


of them, but the third has no grave.He is commemorated at Thiepval.”

The names of 72,090 British andCommonwealth soldiers, whose bodies were never recovered, arecarved into the stone war memorial.

“That’s the thing about World WarOne, compare it to the plagues whichstruck Egypt in the Book of Exodus.”says Robert. “The final one to breakthe spirit of the Egyptians was theangel of death, taking the first bornof every family. The war touchedevery person in Britain, taking the life of a beloved with it.

“My father fought in the Navy duringWorld War Two, and he, and the soldiers fighting knew what they werefighting for, be-that freedom, democracy against an evil regimehowever they justified it, there was a justification.”

“But the soldiers returning fromWorld War One returned disillusioned.Their faith in humanity was shaken bythe ineptitude of the generals andpoliticians. In comparison to the 16million deaths the warfare caused,little was achieved.

“I consider myself to be a landscapepainter, pure and simple, just with astrong social conscience. My worktries to evoke a degree of sympathynot just for the British casualties, butfor the French and the German too.”

Above: Robertworks by gaslight intrenches and on formerbattlefields.

The artist thismonth exhibitshis work atGrimsby’s National Fishing Heritage Centre.

France had 39.6millon casualties andthe German empire had 64.9millionfrom the four years of fighting.

As a tribute to this, Perry spendstime painting scenes from Verdun. Although not as famous as the Battle of the Somme, to the Britishwas the longest battle of the FirstWorld War, and the most devastatingin human history.

Following the failure of the SchlieffenPlan a stale mate developed on theWestern front. The Battle of Verdunwas fought from February through toDecember 1916 The determination ofboth sides not to lose ground meantthat holding their position came at aprice, and that price was substantialhuman life.

“Although I’m not in Grimsby, I oftenexhibit with Mohsen Keiany, althoughwe have very different backgrounds(he was conscripted as a boy-soldierin the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980’s) we both have a strong artistic commitment to abhorrence of war.We met through the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists anddecided to collaborate.”

Robert’s exhibition The Echoes ofWar will be on show from the 17thOctober until to 13th December. The paintings will be accompanied by photographs and Perry’s fieldnotes to enhance and illuminate the exhibition. n

PERRY’S WORK SEEMS TO RECORD NATURE AND THE EFFECT OF HUMANITY UPONIT. HIS UNBLINKING EYE DOESN’T SHY FROM THE HARD TRUTHS, WITH HIS WORKON AUSCHWITZ HONESTLY DEPICTED THE LEGACY OF HATRED AND DESTRUCTIONIN POST-WAR POLAND. HIS PAINTING ACTS AS A SNAPSHOT, CAPTURING NATURE ASIT SLOWLY RECLAIMS THE TRENCHES, HEALING OVER THE BATTLE SCARS.

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This month’s beautiful Grade II* property near Grantham is the country home of artist Milly Welby and family...

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For artist Milly Welby, inspiration comes easily. Her home is aGrade II* listed ironstone 6 bedroom house near Belvoir Castle,and with beautiful grounds, open fireplaces and period wood panelling, plus a converted dovecote that has, during her time atthe property, served as a workshop for her Shiatsu & yoga, andheld art exhibitions she organised, and a studio, it provides a wealth of inspiration.

With a move to Norfolk to further her career as an artist, though,Milly is seeking to sell the property that has been her home fornearly 20 years, and is looking for a new owner who can afford theproperty the sensitivity it deserves.

Built around 1590, the house had been in the Welby family for generations, originally known as Ivy House before it was occupied by Reginald Cawthra in the 1960s and renamed The Agent’s House after its previous tenant, Bertie Punchard, custodian of the estate’s property portfolio.

Arranged over three floors, it’s a deceptively spacious house, withsix bedrooms and almost two acres of grounds. Yet, despite its size,it retains a cosy look and feel that suits its country home purpose.

The Coach House, Carlton Scroop

iiThe Agent’s HouseOwners: Milly Welby, Artist.

Style: Grade II* country home arranged overthree floors and set within 1.8 acres ofgrounds.

Receptions: Three, currently Sitting Room,Dining Room, and Office/Snug.

Bedrooms: Six; master with en-suite, plusadditional bedroom in dovecote.

Other Features: Sauna, pool, self-containeddovecote, plus period wood panelling.

Price: £825,000.

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The property’s east-facing front door looksout onto a traditional English cottage garden, with an Old English rose garden,peony beds, and herbaceous borders,walled by pergola roses and flanked byhedges of lavender and roses.

To the side of a house is a raised vegetablegarden leading to a dedicated herb gardenadjacent to the dovecote, with a hazel peartree and apple orchard nearby.

It’s a beautiful situation for an equally beautiful property, with substantial proportions, large chimney breasts, mullionand lead windows, and a majestic oakweathered door. In line with its previousname, the house is covered in ivy and climbing roses, and the character featuresof the property continue once one isthrough the huge door.

The Agent’s House is an impressive residence, dating back to 1590 and arranged over three floors. It features a starredGrade II listing that acknowledges its period panelling...


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This practicality is underlined by a substantial pine kitchen sited in a Victorianextension with bespoke cabinetry and Agacooker with built-in appliances and Belfastsink plus period features including an entrance way with thick stone arch representing the original doorway to the property and a large mullion window over the sink.

In addition to enjoying substantial accommodation, the family has also benefitted from the presence of a large swimming pool situated outside in a polytunnel.

“It’s a great family home.” says Milly. “We’ve had many family parties here and thechildren have really enjoyed growing up in alarge house with a big garden in a safe andfriendly village, it really is the perfect familyhome and we’ll really miss it.”

The property’s large entrance hall is light,thanks to the family’s reinstatement of thedownstairs hallway, this having beenblocked up by a previous occupant.

There are two main reception rooms, eachwith mullion bay windows and solid oakfloors. Original fireplaces are dwarfed bybrooding, dark floor to ceiling stained panelling daring from the early 17th centurywith Doric fluted carvings and framed medallion bases, whilst gaping bay windowsand a south facing aspect allow an abundance of natural light to streamthrough the leaded glass.

Huge deep sofas in the drawing room and acosy snug, currently arranged as a study, plus the presence of six bedrooms, facilitatescomfortable living for Milly and her family,each of whom has grown up in the property.

Main Image: The sitting roomfeatures floor to ceiling oak panelling and seat in the bay ofthe mullion bay.

Left: The house is rich in periodfeatures; solid oak floors, flag-stones and original fireplaces.


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The house is a beautiful mix of practicality and history,with a Grade II * listing and substantial accommodationboasting a wealth of period features. For the current owners,it’s a charming, family-friendlycountry home...As a sculptress, who learned her craft underBurghley House’s resident artist Rob Fogell,Milly is hoping to find inspiration for the career to which she is returning, upon her imminent move to Norfolk.

Milly has previously used the property’sgrounds as a studio, and the self-containeddovecote as a gallery, with the 22ft livingspace hosting an exhibition for Children inNeed. The artist is looking forward to a return to her work after working for ProjectGalle, a short-term charity set up in Sri Lankain order to help victims of 2005’s Tsunami,in which the family was inadvertently caught-up whilst on holiday.

With older children Maria, 22, a currentlyworking on an internship in the New Media industry, Octavia, 19, beginning a career asa model in London, and son Hector studyingtowards his GCSEs at Uppingham School,Milly is seeking a new custodian for the impressive Grade II* property, one who willcare for the house and tend the gardenswith the same dedication as its present incumbents.

With so many period features, substantialproportions and a gorgeous setting, it’s the ideal family home for those seekingpractical accommodation, a beautiful familyhome and a safe environment and village inwhich young children can grow up.

“I’m looking forward to returning to my work,Norfolk will provide plenty of opportunity forthat, but I’ll definitely miss the house.” saysMilly. “It’s been a superb family home, with justthe right blend of practicality and history.” n

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Shocked and horrified. That’s how interiordesigner Judy Coops of East Heckington’sElm Grange Interiors felt when one of theonly two textile printing mills left in Britainwent out of business owing her an order.

Judy works with beautiful fabrics made allover the world including Italian silks and Portuguese weaves, but the home growntextiles - wools, cottons and linens createdin Lancashire and Yorkshire, or printed insecret valleys in the Cumbrian hills, are animportant part of the range available to anyinterior designer.

The mill in Cumbria is now back in businessafter a buy-out and Judy eventually got thefabric she was waiting for but the experience prompted her to examine thesuppliers the company uses and she hasidentified some essentially British products.

“I decided that Elm Grange Interiors neededto do more to highlight the history of great

British design and show support for themills, factories and designers that produceBritish quality and style interiors products.”Says Judy. “From the start of November tothe end of the year these products will beon display and special offers to customerswill be available throughout the promotion.”

The exhibition includes displays from companies such as Ian Mankin, a newname for Elm Grange, but familiar to anyonewho loves simple striped and woven cottonsand linens. The business has recently beenbought by one of the few cotton mills left in Lancashire – John Spencer in Burnley.

Organic cottons are increasingly sought-after by customers concerned for the environment and Ian Mankin show agood selection.

Across the Pennines near Leeds is one ofthe few woollen mills left in Yorkshire - Abraham Moon, who weave richly coloured

wool plaids and herringbone weaves. Theirvery affordable fabric makes lovely warmcurtains and hard-wearing upholstery.

Another new name for Elm Grange, JoshuaEllis, is the last cashmere mill in England.They weave luxurious cashmere cloth for the softest throws, cushions and curtaining.Available to order, a sumptuous throw andcushions will be on display

Designing very English but original designs,then printing them in the West Country ontocotton and linen, is the small team at Lewisand Wood. New designs include Cobweb,designed by Marthe Armitage, with an up todate take on the country print.

Another small but successful company -Rapture and Wright - produce a small rangeof linens, silks and wallpapers with large,crisp designs which are available in bespoke colours.

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MADE INBRITAINA Lincolnshire home furnishings retailer this monthshows its support for Britishdesign and manufacture withBritish Made, British Style, an exhibition and promotionof British design throughoutNovember…


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long lasting. A new display area in the Elm Grange showroom demonstrates the lasting qualities of the Bestlite designs.

Another designer in the exhibition is thepast master William Morris. Perennially popular William Morris designs have recently been updated and many of the wallpapers available at Elm Grange areprinted here in the Midlands. The factoryhouses Morris’s original wood blocks andSanderson and Son have adapted the designs for contemporary taste.

Elm Grange welcomes regular and new customers and visitors to their inspiringshowrooms and hope that clients will showtheir support for the best of British design. n

Best of British runs from throughout November. For more information call 01529 461800 or see www.elm-grange.co.uk.

Main: Tara, Judy and Heather from ElmGrange Studios are flying the flag forBritish designers atElm Grange Interiors this month.

friendly where possible, woven in the UKand printed in their own studio by hand.

“Elm Grange also sells upholstered furniture, almost all of it British. Long Eatonis the home of several British sofa and chaircompanies. John Sankey and HendersonRussell make stylish and good quality furni-ture, both popular brands at Elm Grange.Further up the market for hand built furni-ture is Artistic, with partners fine furnituremakers Iain James. We’ve items from bothcompanies on display.” Says Judy.

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AN ESSENTIAL FOR MANAGING BUSY LIVESThe distinction between phone and computer has become blurred,largely thanks to Apple’s iPhone. Not only is it arguably the besthandset on the market, it facilitates full mobile internet with nocompromises, email wherever you go, and it can store, stream andmanipulate music and photographs to use throughout your home.

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CONSPICUOUS BY DISCRETIONIf you’re embarking on a new build project, consider installing a multi-room system. The systems are particularly suited to properties where conspicuous technology stands out. Media isstored centrally, and can be accessed and played from anywherein the house. Opus 500 from Peterborough’s Audiovision.

SAY GOOD MORNING TO GOOD MUSICMake your winter mornings a little easier to bear with Vita’s alarmclock, and iPod compatible digital stereo. Charges your iPod oriPhone, wakes you up to any iPod track or playlist you specify ordigital radio. Also features remote control, and aux input. Available in black, white or walnut. £279 (R2i) to £549 (R4).

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What to look forIf you prefer a less conspicuous set-up, flat screen TVs can bewall mounted, and wireless connections on Sony’s new modelsallow DVD/Blu-Ray players, amplifiers and games consoles to behidden away behind doors in cabinets. In this case, opt for asmaller screen (up to 36”), or a TV with built-in DVD player.

For more conspicuous installations, opt for a TV between 36” and70” (46” being the average) with separate amplifier and speakersystem.

Screen SizesWhen deciding how a set will fit in your room, remember to factorin viewing distance. If you sit too close to the screen, you mightnotice the picture elements (pixels) and will be more likely to notice any flaws in the images, such as graininess or video noise.

TV programming tends to look better and more natural if you sitat least five feet from a 40” to 47” set and six feet from a 50” orlarger TV.

When viewing top HD content on a 1080p set or Blu-Ray content,the superior quality allows you to sit closer to more fully enjoy theexperience of a larger image.

Integration and InteractionMany gadgets today interact, so when choosing new audio/visual equipment, future-proof your purchases. In the near future, a home PC will store all of your music and TV programmes, streaming them (downloading them from the internetand sending them to your devices) ready to watch at a time ofyour choosing regardless of TV schedules and storing all of yourdigital assets with no need for audio or video discs. Buy with theknowledge that scheduled TV content and disc-media is dying.

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Today’s digital cameras make it economicalto take and store plenty of family snapshots,and to review your shots instantly to weedout the ones where fingers obstruct theshutter or someone has closed their eyes.

However, whilst it’s easy to spot mistakes,avoiding them is also really easy, so weasked camera retailer Dave Riley of LondonCamera Exchange on Lincoln’s Silver Streetfor his tips for ensuring better photographs:

n Fix Shaky Shots: Wobbly orout of focus shots are causedby camera shake, madeworse by the camera usinga slow shutter speed because of lack of light.

Too many people hold theircameras away from theirfaces to see their shot onthe camera’s screen –worse still, today’s small cameras can be held and operated using just one hand. For more stable shots hold your cameraclose to your face and use its viewfinder, not the colour screen to brace it and protectit from movement. Use two hands and cushion the camera in your palms rather than clutching it at arm’s length betweenthumb and forefinger.

If you’re taking table shots, make themeven more stable by bracing the camerawith your elbows on the table.

n Use Flash: Using your flash is a greatway of lightening dark shots, and neutralisingthe colours of otherwise orangey shots. For inside shots, it’s practically essential.Well-specified cameras have fill-in flash; this provides just enough flash to lightenthe eyes and correct colours whilst not bleaching out the face with a powerful blast of light. When using flash, try not toget too close to your subject – flashes are

extremely powerful, and if you’re toonear your subject, you’ll end up

with pale looking subjectwith a ghostly complexion.

Be wary, too, of usingflash when your subject isin front of a wall – firing aflash straight at your subjectwill result in a dark, nastyshadow behind them. If

you’re family is prone to red-eye, look for a camera

with red-eye reduction; it’scaused by a flash reflecting off

the back of the retina, so cameraswith reduction systems built-in fire a pre-flash to dilate the pupils and minimise red-eye before the shot.

n Fill the Frame: Too many amateur photographers take shots with their subjectlost in the middle. Don’t be afraid to get really close to your subject and get closer tothe ground, particularly when photographingchildren on Christmas Day, rather than standing up and ‘looming over’.

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iBuying a CameraPoint-and-Press: For a point-and-press camera spend anywhere from£99 to £150. Look for a built-in flash,face-detection systems and red-eye fix.

Intermediate Cameras: Compact cameras, but with more advancedfeatures; look for aperture/shutterpriority and manual modes, zoom,macro mode, and self-timer; budgetfrom £150-£350.

SLR Cameras: For advanced photog-raphers - interchangable lenses, external flash, aperture, shutter andmanual modes, and adjustable ISO.Popular brands include Canon andNikon, prices from £350-£2,000.

Move closer to your subject and fill the frame of

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n Shoot Outside: Natural light is gentlerthan flash, so whenever possible, shoot outside. A golden rule is that your lightsource - natural or flash - should always bebehind the camera. Don’t shoot a subjectwho’s sat in front of a window or in front ofa strong light, as they’ll be in shadow, andwhen shooting outside, always ensure youhave the sun behind you.

n Take Portrait Shots: Don’t be afraid ofturning your camera on its side to take portrait shots. People are naturally tall and thin, so rotating your camera 90° andshooting with a portrait orientation is idealwhen photographing friends and family.

n Take Several Shots: Take several shots,particularly of groups - inevitably one personin a group always has their eyes closed! n

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Would you buy a car without air conditioning thesedays? Certainly not. Do you appreciate being able tomaintain a constant, comfortable temperature inyour car? Of course… and would you like the samein your home?

The answer for many homeowners is a resoundingyes, and that’s why business is booming for cool-headed businessmen Rob Lyon and Simon Spinks.The Lincolnshire entrepreneurs behind Spalding AirConditioning Services are enjoying fresh demandfrom consumers who are so hooked on their in-carand office climate control systems that they’re seeking the same luxury in their homes.

“We’re approaching our second anniversary, andbusiness couldn’t be better.” Says Rob. “And unusually, rather than just experiencing seasonalpeaks we’re finding that we’re popular with our newdomestic market all year round.”

The systems that the pair install cost from under athousands pounds and every installation can bothheat and cool room to a set temperature ensuring aconsistent environment all year round. Each systemincludes remote control, dehumidification, and air filtration making them exceptional for those who suffer from asthma or allergies, and ideal for removing odours, steam and moisture from kitchensand bathrooms.

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especially painted with almost photographicdetail. More than this, the flowers are oftenwhat might be called weeds or wildflowers.

Somehow, in capturing these they have saveda unique record of nature as it really was 150years ago. Unlike the magnificent Dutch paintings of fruits and flowers ornately displayed in unreal arrangements the brotherhood painted exactly what they saw.

Think of Holman-Hunt’s famous ‘Light of theWorld’. Close inspection shows brambles, ivy,hogweeds and fallen apples all painted exquisitely. Millais’s ‘Ophelia’ shows theplants mentioned in Shakespeare’s Hamlet.Pansies, fennel, columbines, rue, violets anddaisy plus many others all painted in situ. Rossetti in his painting ‘Bocca Baciata’ showsthe model with a beautiful white rose in herhair, holding a marigold, a lovely apple whichlooks ready to eat and a floral backgroundwhich looks like a calendula wall covering.

Some of these paintings can be viewed in detail at www.bbc.co.uk/desperateromantics.Perhaps it might be an idea to see how manyplants are represented in all of their paintingsand one day make a Pre-Raphaelite garden.

Now there’s a nice research assignment for me on the cold November nights we’ll soon see!

Lincolnshire Pride’s Paul Gray,Head Gardener at The NationalTrust’s Gunby Hall, this monthcomes over all romantic, andcontemplates the idea of a Pre-Raphaelite - themed gardencomplete with fruit and wild flowers... though the abundenceof weeds may prove problematic!

Many Pre-Raphaelite images featurewithin their frames weeds, fruit andwildflowers, created with almost photographic attention to detail...

Words & Images: Paul Gray and Rob Davis.

As I may have shared in this column before,one of my passions is art and my favouriteartists have always been the Pre-Raphaelites.

I suppose my interest in their paintings startedmany years ago when I first worked at GunbyHall. There are a couple of good ‘Pre-Raph’paintings in the Hall and I fell in love with them literally at first sight.

Out of that initial interest my wife and I havevisited galleries up and down the country admiring their work. We especially enjoyed therecent BBC drama Desperate Romantics which was based on the early lives of theBrotherhood. The series was accompanied bya guide to some of the paintings, which wehave enjoyed in the flesh and on their website.

I know for me part of the attraction lies in theirvery accurate portrayal of nature. The flowers

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4. Start winter digging on vacant vegetablegrowing areas.

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Plant of the Month: Acer japonicum (Downy JapaneseMaple or Fullmoon Maple)

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Talking of such, it can become very cold at night at this time of year, the first hard frost finally finishing dahlias, bedding plants and geraniums.Dahlia tubers can be dug up after the foliage hasbeen removed but geraniums and fuchsias need tobe dug up before they get frosted.

As soon as bedding plants are ruined, remove themand prepare the ground for next year. If you havecompost or well rotted manure this can be dug in.Wallflowers, sweet williams or cheiranthus plantscan be moved to their final positions and tulips canbe inter-planted to create spring displays.

Unless you have very sandy soil it is bestto lift late carrots and potatoes to putinto store. Carrots will store well insand laid on their side in boxeskept in a frost free shed. Late potatoes are best stored in papersacks which will exclude the light.Dig the tubers on a drying day andleave on top of the soil until theyhave dried. Bag up before the dewsettles to store.

Parsnips and swedes are best left growing and used straight from the garden.Remove any yellowing leaves from brussel plants.Some varieties are ready to start picking now, keepan eye on the buttons to determine when they areready. Leeks continue to swell even in winter sokeep them weed free and hill up with soil toachieve more ‘white’.

Greenhouse and house plants need a lot lesswater in autumn but watch that they do not dry outcompletely. Under glass the temperature can stillrise rapidly in sunshine. This can be dangerous incool houses as the nights may go below freezing.

To avoid vast fluctuations in temperature, makesure windows are opened in the heat of the day butclosed before sunset.

Margin plants around ponds can look very drab atthis time of year and it is tempting to clear deadtops away.

Remember in small ponds though that these fallentops will keep the pond from freezing over fullylater in the year.

A fully frozen pond can be dangerous to fish if it remains frozen for a long time as the methane fromrotting material cannot escape, a matting of irisleaves near the pond edge will usually keep enoughwater clear of ice to allow the pond to breathe.

If there is no margin plants an old footballfloated on the water at these times can

have the same effect.

Rose pruning can start from November onwards. Even if youcannot get around to fully pruningit is a good idea to take long,straggly pieces out so that thewind does not rock the plants

about too much.

With climbing roses, if they havemade long, new growths it is a good

idea to tie these in and replace olderknobbly stems.

I always make sure the new growth is tied in beforeI cut the old stem away as often there can be acrack just as you pull the new piece in and it tearsaway from the main plant.

On long, springy stems it a good idea to get somehelp, one holding the stem in place whilst the otherties. Try to tie long stems out diagonally as this willforce the rose to make far more flower buds.

On all roses remove and burn as many leaves aspossible as these can harbour black-spot sporesover winter.

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Rose pruning can start from November onwards - even if you don’t getaround to fully pruning your roses, it’s a good idea to remove stragglypieces. On all roses, remove and burn as many leaves as possible as thesecan harbour black-spot spores over winter...

Frozen ponds can be

dangerous to fish, as ice prevents methane from escaping from

the water

Prune, Plantand Pick...PruneStart to prune roses.Make sure all old leaves are cleared awayas black spot spores can appear over winter on these.

PickLate apples like bramley’sseedling. Store in a cool,dry place to use right upuntil next May.

PlantYoung apple trees eitherfrom pots or bare-rooted.Make sure they are wellstaked to avoid wind damage.


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The Mow the MerrierYour lawn mower is perhaps your greatest investment in garden machinery, and as such, it’s important to keep it working well. At this timeof the year, servicing and ‘putting to bed’ yourmower is time well spent to prevent frustrationnext Spring when blades are discovered to berusty and your mower won’t start because waterhas found its way into your fuel tank.

After MowingWhenever you use your mower it’s good practiseto jet wash or at least wipe the deck and blade. If you’ve a vacuum with a brush or blower setting, clearing loose grass, pollen and dust fromthe engine area itself will also prove useful.

Storage over the WinterWhen stored, it’s best to unplug the spark plugs,(checking if these need to be replaced), drain andchange the oil, and remove the air filter.

Mowers should be stored full of fuel to ensurewater can’t accumulate in your fuel tank, andsharpen the blade if necessary, wiping with an oilyrag afterwards. Once serviced, always cover yourmower and store on a level surface - never againsta wall or hanging up - to prevent sump from reaching undesirable parts of the engine.

Expert AdviceNaturally, the above is hard work, so to make life a little easier, Lincolnshire’s lawnmower specialists are keen to provide annual servicing packages that prolong the life of your machine andsell quality lawnmowers rather than supplyinglesser quality mowers with no additional servicingwith shorter lifespans.

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With fruit picking completed and jam safelystored, it’s time to concentrate on the seriouswork – preparation for crops.

The kitchen garden has been dug over and thebeds for crops have been marked out. Pig manure has been added to the ground to enrich it with nutrients for next year. I have established a strawberry patch, alongside thered and black currants.

The plants I have used to start thepatch were taken from runners produced by my pot-grown strawberries, and now that I have more space to devote to fruit growing, I plan to plant a selection of strawberries thatwill fruit over a longer period, sothat we can enjoy them for longernext year.

The First Beds in PlaceThe first bed created in the kitchen garden is being planted with onions, shallotsand garlic. I have selected onion sets that arespecifically for autumn planting and will belooking forward to harvesting them in the late spring.

Cut FlowersI am planning to grow some cut flowers in the kitchen garden and so have begun to sowsome beds with hardy annuals. The reason for

doing this now is to begin the establishmentof the plants before the winter gets going andit gives the flowers a head start in the spring.So, Californian poppies, cornflowers, love-in-amist, poppies and scabious are the seeds Iwill be planting and hoping that this theory willwork here at Damson Cottage.

A Winter of ContentThe other advantage of sowing seeds now

is that my rather bare kitchen gardenwill hopefully look a little more

productive over the wintermonths; there’s nothing quite assad as a bare patch of earth, ina kitchen garden, in the middle of winter.

Flowers are not just annuals,and I did bring a few perennials

with me in terracotta pots, so, inthe bed behind the pond, I have

planted the ones that I would like to be able to see from the patio and

that I may be able to cut later on but, more importantly, that will give structure to the bed.

In the spring I will sow some annuals which,when grown, will fill it out with more lovelyflowers for us and the bees to enjoy.

Planting the perennials turned out to be a slow process as my new hens and their evennewer beau – Bruce the Cockerel joined in.Every spade-full was overseen by each bird

Month three in Lincolnshire Pride’s

Kitchen Garden, ownedand maintained by

gardening instructor Lorraine Bellis

Flower PowerLincolnshire Pride’s kitchen gardener Lorraine Bellis this month sows cut flowers to bring powerful pollinators to the garden nextyear, and is gradually clearing her plot ready for a busy winter ahead!

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Pig manure has proved aninvaluable resource, whilstbirds help to keep pests atbay in Lorraine’s garden.


trying to beat the rest to worms, or tiny bugs theycould find. Entertaining, nonetheless!

Allotment PlanningIn the two months I have been here, digging and developing the kitchen garden, I have been planningthe development of the rest of the plot.

It has always been my aim to grow as much food forourselves as I can and so the plot at the bottom ofthe garden is to become an allotment plot. Here Iwill concentrate production of the main crops andwill hopefully develop a larger soft fruit plot that canbe contained within a netted cage to limit the lossto the wildlife around us.

Talking of wildlife, in the bottom of our empty, drypond someone or something has begun to digaround it... there are holes appearing andour suspicion at the moment is that wehave badgers; watch this space.

Digging for VictoryThe allotment area was last usedas the enclosure for pigs, andthey have done a marvellous jobturning the ground over andadding natural fertiliser.

However, in the time since they werehere, the plot has become baked dryand chest high in nettles. My husband Paul- partner in this enterprise - has begun to cut thenettles down using a petrol strimmer, but becauseof the sheer scale of the job we are moving towardsthe decision to bring in machinery to turn the groundover as quickly as possible.

Digging the plot by hand would not be a job for thefaint-hearted and is definitely not a job I wouldtackle alone. So machinery seems to be a good option... but it does raise the prospect of picking nettle root out of the plot as soon as the exercise iscompleted, to avoid infestation of nettles in thecrops later on. Nettle root is a creeping problem andchopping it up with machinery will spread it around.

The Months AheadWith so much heavy work needed to create the allotment it would seem that my ambitious plans tomove the polytunnel this year will have to wait. I willuse the polytunnel for tomatoes, peppers, chillies,okra, aubergines, but it is likely to still be in its current location.

Since living here I have set out to find local suppliers of meat and any other foods that I buy.This has led to the discovery that there is a pig producer just two plots away from me... it doesn’t get much closer than that.

With this knowledge I was able to make the decision to concentrate my plot on fruit, vegetablesand flower production, with the addition of my now

eight hens and cockerel roaming the gardenand providing me with eggs.

This will leave meat production tothose that are already established in it; economically I think this willmake more sense for me but, moreimportantly, it will mean that we areboth working in the type of food production we are most successful

at and complementing each other.

So Far, So Good...So, to sum up my progress in the kitchen

garden so far, I have cleared the area, addedmanure to it, laid out the first bed and planted itwith onions, shallots and garlic. I have planted thefirst part of a strawberry patch. With the perennialherbs I have created the structure of the herb garden. The beginning of the cut flower beds is inplace with some cut flowers sown.

So what advice can I offer would-be kitchen gardeners following this month? Well, I have learntthat everything takes at least twice as long as youthink... so any plans you make will always be wrong.

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Lorraine will continue planting her perennial herb garden - this is theheart of any good kitchen garden but even those with modest plots or terraces can grow herbs in pots for a low-maintenance kitchen garden...

Lorraine will soon begin

working in her plasticpoly-tunnel to gain a

head start on next Spring’s growing

season

Jobs for NovemberPoly TunnelMake any repairs to thetunnel where necessaryand install the homemade planters that will beused next year.

Apple TreesLorraine will lower thecanopy and renovate thetrees at Damson Cottage,making the harvest nextyear much easier.

Shrubs & TreesFinally, this is the time toplant new shrubs andyoung trees. Completionof the native hedging in the kitchen garden will be in November.

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Lorraine will take her inspiration from walledkitchen gardens likeClumber Park, Notts, as shown here. Image by D Kav, licensed underCreative Commons.


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1. Pig Arks: Lorraine will house pigsto produce natural fertiliser.2. Pond: Presently derelict but due tobe reinstated to attract wildlife.3. Polytunnel: Essential for a ‘headstart’ when growing all year round.4. Compost Heap: Producing rich,high-grade fertiliser all year round.5. Plot: Currently a mound of earth

from when pond was dug out. Will contain fruit trees.6. Hen Houses.7/8. Lawned Area/Cottage Garden.9. Trees: Leylandii providing shelter.10. Garage and hard-standing.11. Kitchen Garden: Four 2m2 bedsand additional strips for vegetables.12. Patio & Pond. Map not to scale.

Plot size two acres. East-facing, with loam/sand soil.

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Planting a Native HedgeAfter removing the invasive Russian vine, a newfence was built along the back of the kitchen garden.

This boundary is between the garden and thegarages and driveway, so it’s important to me tocreate an attractive green barrier.

The birds that visit our garden have been nestingall over the site and I am keen to create a hedgethat they can enjoy as well.

Around the plot we have sections of wonderful native hedging, these are full of hawthorn, blackthorn (sloes) and field maple. It seems appropriate to continue the theme and so I haveplanned for more native hedging to be plantedalong the new fence. November is a great time toplant hedging and there are lots of growers whospecialise in hedging.

I am buying whips – these plants are around ayear old, and therefore can be bought morecheaply than bigger more established plants.

This does mean I have to wait a little longer to see the development of the hedge, but it has it’s compensations as I can buy more plants tocreate a thicker hedge.

Bellis PerennisLorraine runs Bellis Perennis a business aimed atintroducing people to kitchen gardening.

A professional kitchen garden consultant, Lorraine visits clients’ gardens to advise and setup anything from free standing pots and plantersto full kitchen gardens.

Once established Lorraine can visit frequently toassist clients in maintaining their kitchen gardenor can leave instructions and allow clients to manage their own plot.

In the spring she will be offering courses and workshops at Damson Cottage for groups to take part in.

For more information call 07841 372 118 or see www.bellisperennis.co.uk.

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FARMING MATTERSAs I write at the beginning of October, Lincolnshire farmers are experiencing one of the driest periods that they... and I... can remember at this time of the year. As a result of this weather many are holding off lifting their potatoes and in some cases their sugar beet. Those sowing thewinter wheat and rape into dry ‘cloddy’ seedbeds are not expecting their crops to grow until some appreciable rain arrives.

Possibly, potato growers on the medium to heavy silts are affected more than most. Lifting potatoes with high dry mattercontent bruise very easily in the dry cloddy soils. The consequentbruising results in unsightly black patches, showing when theyare peeled, and virtually making them unsaleable.

Farmers, fortunate enough to have irrigation are finding they are having to put at least two inches of water prior to harvesting to soften-up the hard baked soil.

Unfortunately time is drifting away and with the onset of frostyand cold conditions there is a serious risk of some crops not getting harvested in good conditions.

Sugar beet harvesting has started in late September and most growers are having to be careful in not snapping off the roots in the extreme dry conditions. Initial sugar percentages are well up, no doubt due to the good growing conditions in the summer and autumn. There is no doubt that fungicide sprays are also helping in keeping the autumn leaf diseases in check.

Wheat and rape seed sowing has been taking place in dry soils and very little is growing, again due to the extreme dry conditions.

Vegetable growers in the South of the county have been sending considerable quantities of cauliflower and calibreese for processing but this has now dried up due to the conditions.Sprouts and cabbage also are growing short with many growers irrigating their crops.

Demand for livestock remains steady with primary meat suppliesof beef, lamb and pork receiving reasonable returns. The price formilk however is under pressure. One or two of the larger super-

markets, much to their credit, are offeringhigher contract prices for their milk.

The great progress in agriculturalmechanisation over the years in local agriculture was recently broughthome to me the other day when I

witnessed a sugar beet cleaner loaderfilling 25 tonne loads in five minutes.

I was reminded of some 50 yearsago when we took 3 ton loads toKirton railway station and hand

loaded the railway trucks forthe Spalding factory.

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New figures from the Countryside Alliance,released as this winter’s hunting seasongets underway, show that since the huntingban the sport has become ever more popular year on year.

Of course, now the dogs aren’t allowed tokill the fox, simply flush it out to be killed by a bird of prey, but the increased publicitysurrounding hunting has had an almostpositive effect on the hunting community.

Nina Camm, Hunt Secretary for the Belvoirpack, says; “We’ve had a great influx of newmembers keen to support the countryside.The best way to get started is simply tocome and meet us. The hunting communityis always keen to bring in new members.”

For starters, there are many benefits tobeing part of a hunt. Nina explainedthat the best advantage is thedepth of knowledge; “In a huntyou have a wide range of experience, so whether you’vegot a question or need someadvice about your horse,someone is bound to knowwhat to do, who to talk toetc... whatever your problemthe hunt will know a solution.”

Last season, I tagged along withRita Wood, a keen follower of thehunt, to see what it’s all about. After anearly start, armed with wellies and a hotflask, you’re all set, even as a beginner.“The hunt moves around a lot,” explainedRita, “Every hunt is at a different venue. Allof the hosts are very generous, letting thehunt come year on year.”

Hopping out of the car we walked into thecourtyard and were warmly greeted by a

With the hunting season is set to start in the firstweekend of November Lincolnshire Pride has beentalking to the Belvoir andBlankney Hunts, who are keento get newcomers involved

tray of warm sausage rolls and a warmingglass of sloe gin. Everybody was there,from the hunt master, Rupert Inglesant, onhis huge hunter to the dots who were confidently plonked on their ponies, somebarely able to fit their little legs aroundthem. All of the horses and ponies, alongwith their riders were beautifully turned out,looking smart and well groomed.

Rita enlightened us on the social side of the hunt. “It is a

charity, so we are always holding events to try and raisea bit of money. We have apoint-to-point at Garthorpeevery year, and all the supporters paint the kennels to try and save a bit

of money. Country people canget so split up nowadays, so

its fantastic for the communityto be focused on such a country

orientated sport.”

Charged with the responsibility of maintaining not just their territory’s set-aside land, but a way of life within thecountryside and proliferating a familiar,friendly, close-knit rural community, there’snever been a better time to join one of Lincolnshire’s local hunts no matter whatyour level of horsemanship. n

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Hunts are usually charities,

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1. Lyme Bay Winery gift sets - shown hereSummer Fruit and Damson Liqueurs, £20 andSloe Gin gift set £11. 2. Arthur Price PresentDay silver plated frame for 6x4 photograph£29. 3. River Cottage Everyday, hardback,£14.99. 4. Wooden Bead necklace by Mint£15. 5. Cocktail Glass - Lolita, with directionsfor cocktail on base £16. 6. Lavender toiletryset £9. 7. Vera Wang Princess Perfume £43.8. Lola perfume by Marc Jacobs £45. 9. Kimmidoll ornament £10. 10. Filofax withBreast Cancer donation £call. 11. Moda InPelle Jazz shoe £80. 12. India Hicks ToiletriesIsland Night EDT £36, Bath Cream £16, Lotion £18. 13. Armani Watch in silver £225.14. Cath Kidston Bubble Bath £18 and HandCream £6. 15. Fiorelli handbag in red sequin£33. 16. Yankee Candle in Autumn Fruits£13. 16gb iPod in Electric Blue £115. 17. Silver folding photograph frame £call. 18. Chamilia composable bracelet £155 asseen. 19. Suede-effect gloves in purple £15.20. Martie Wester Pearl necklace £call. 21. Cashmere effect scarf £12. n

All of the above are available from Oldrids of Boston and Oldrids Downtown of Gonerby Junction, Grantham. Available online too at www.oldrids.co.uk.For information call 01205 361251.

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1. Miltonduff Whisky; single malt, aged 10yrs £20. 2. Michael Parkinson autobiography, hardback, £6. 3. Pure EvokeDAB digital radio in high gloss black £149. 4. Ties in blue paisley and purple stripe froma range by Van Buck from £16. 5. Loake257B shoe £100. 6. Lead crystal decanterand two whisky tumblers £60 and £55/set of6. 7. JVC Hard Disc high definition camcorder in ruby, model GZ-MG650 £call. 8. iPod 16gb in tungsten £115. 9. Armaniwatch £199. 10. Cross fountain pen in gunmetal £50. 11. Who wallet in creamleather with mod motif £25. 12. Socks by H J Hill £8/set of 3. 13. Cufflinks by SquareMile £30. 14. Nintendo DSi portable computer game in black with stylus and game£149. 15. Gucci toiletries; aftershave, showergel and lotion £call. 16. Grooming/shavingset in leather case £100. 17. Van Buck collarstiffeners £10. 18. Van Buck cufflinks £15.19. Purple striped shirt from a range by PierreCardin £call. n

All of the above are available from Oldrids of Boston and Oldrids Downtown of Gonerby Junction, Grantham. Available online too at www.oldrids.co.uk.For information call 01205 361251.

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Rhapsodyin Blues

Moody blue indigo hues are in this winterwith violet and inky grape promenading onthe catwalk collections of Chanel, AlexanderWang and Nicole Farhi.

The vampire revolution has been sweepingthe fashion world, with dramatic featuresbeing exaggerated. We have Twilight tothank for the smoky eyes come back, think

Eva Green’s dark and dangerous eyesin Casino Royale.

Giorgio Armani has beenpasting the models

with black eyesand dark

lipstick.

Valentino has been exaggerating the dramawith black nails and Fendi have been shading eyes in pure black.

Christine Dior, Gucci and Marni have beensporting noir accessories in their winter collections this year, with Marc Jacobssporting chunky black glasses, Donna Karanwith high waisted black belts and Moschinogloves.

Kenzo and Pringle have a new range of winter warmers to wrap up in, and VivienneWestwood and Juicy Couture embracing thecountry look with tartan accessories.

But we are focusing on the glitz and theglamour, for the up and coming party season.

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Winter is the season forthe glitterbugs. Mix theglittery effect withfeathers, leather anddenim to get the ultimate party look. RalphLauren accessoriseswith fluffy boas and ruffles to complete thelook. Wearing chunkyjewellery will create afocus for the eye, aswell as making you lookthinner. This Greciandress would be toppedoff to perfection withGladiator sandals.Image: Dynasty.


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Over the knee boots are set tobe a fashion trend this winter,but for those not convincedthe ankle boot is a perfectcompromise. Chunky lace-ups in suede or patent are asafe buy. With the vampirerevolution sweeping the nation thanks to the sexy Twilight series, dark eyes anddark lips will set the tone forthe night time wanderers. Image: Alberta Ferretti.


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The ruffles are an understated and elegantfeminine touch an outfit.Alexa Chung and Ali Hillfigerhave been wearing ruffledshirts out this season.Ralph Laurens collectionhas been wearing ruffledshirts with fur lined waistcoats andfeatherboas. Chloe has beenmatching sillky shirts withhigh waisted trousers andknee length boots. Image: Linea Raffaelli.


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Block coloured silk dresses havebeen very in this summer, withthe trend set to continuethrough into the winter. Pinkohas been showing a range ofsilky trousers matched withgladiator shoes. The trick is tochoose a simple shade andmatch with a belt, chunky necklace, silky scarf and gloves.Image: Vera Mont.


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Louis Vuitton, Erdem and Stella McCartney have been matching indigo with black on the catwalks forevening wear. Accessorise with blackboots, earings, belts, bags, necklaces,gloves etc, this is not the season tounder-do things. Marc Jacobs hasbeen using chunky black glasses with big hair to maximise any look. Image: County Casuals.


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Clothing: Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Paul Smith,Nicole Farhi, ArmaniJeans, Ted Baker, Barbour,Almost Famous, Nougat,Marc O Polo, Penny Black,Kelly Ewing, Hoss Intropia,JJ Park, Kate Fearnley,Paige Jeans, Scarla, Jovani.

Accessories:Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Lulu Guinness,Tom Ford, Hultquist, Martine Wester, Wolford,Gipsy Tights.

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Metallics have become more subtle and sophisticated. Pewter is the shade to go for,it's a bit of glamour without the full on blingand goes with everything. Silver is elegantand timeless, lifts any outfit and you don'thave to have the shoes to match, just work

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‘Per Fume’ in latin translates to ‘through the smoke’, and this month Emily Casswell reviews the latest releases of smouldering scents released just in time for Christmas...

This month we review the most popular perfumesout on the market today. With a range of depths, sweetness and notes, there is sure to be one to tickle your senses.

Perfumes are made up of metaphorical notes,These fragrance notes gently reveal themselvesover time, and are split into three different groups.The ‘top notes’ are the lighter ones being the initialscent which gently fades after twenty minutes.These are followed by the middle, or heart notes,which make the body of the perfume. The basenotes are the main, lasting theme of the perfume,bringing depth, richness and a certain solidity tothe fragrance.

Our selection of fragrances feature notes ranging from violet to vanilla and black orchid tobluebell... enjoy!

Exclusive Winter Scents

n Gucci Flora: For the younger woman who likes toindulge in classic quality brands, this hedonisticscent has a darling side. Top notes are mandarinand peony with base notes of pink pepper andpatchouli.

n Nina Ricci – Ricci Ricci: This is a more sensualfragrance for the urban heroine who is both audacious and glamorous. This Parisian themedscent has a top note of rhubarb, bringing a refreshing fruitiness to it.

n Givenchy – Ange ou Démon Le Secret: A morerefreshing younger scent to the sister Ange ouDémon scent, modelled by Uma Thurman. Topnotes of Cranberry and Winter Lemon, heart notesinclude Water Flower and base notes of blondewoods and white musks

n Armani – Idole D’Armani: This spiced amber fragrance embodies Giorgio’s love of women’s goddess qualities, for the modern day idol. Armanisays “Elegance is not about being noticed, it’sabout being remembered”, and with a top note ofbitter orange and base of benzoin and styrax.

n Marc Jacobs – Daisy: This scent flirts a carefree natural spirit, this pure sunny fragrance isideal for the feminine women. Launched by leadingfashion designer, the top notes boast strawberryand violet leaves, and leave a base of vanilla andwhite woods.

n Calvin Klein – Euphoria: This fun scent whichentices with a blend of pomegranate light noteswhich melt into a heart of sensual lotus blossomand black orchid. The strong base notes leave youwith an amber and cream glow.

n SJP – Lovely: The Sex and the City star’s fragrance is ultra-feminine and tasteful, with a gentle mix of the exotic and innocence. This timeless and ageless sophisticated parfum has atop note of apple martini, with a heart of orchidand white amber base.

n Dolce & Gabbanna – Light Blue: This velvetyscent mirrors its light powder blue box. With fruitytop notes of apple and bluebell and a base scent of amber and cedarwood, this makes a perfect day pefume.

n Dior – J’adore: The gorgeous golden CharlizeTheron strips down to this scent in the advert forthis fragrance. With a rich fruity top scent from thepeach and beragmot, the heart is flowery with Jasmin, Orchid and Violet, and a base of Cedar and Sandal. n

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With over 35 years in the trade, there’s littleSleaford jeweller John Moore doesn’t knowabout the industry, but when John came to launch his company’s fourth store, the retailer wanted to give his flagship venture anew identity to offer customers an evenwider range of jewellery to choose from.

“We’ve three really successful shops alreadyand a huge number of regular customers.”says John. “But having seen couples whocame to us to purchase engagementrings return for wedding bands,anniversary gifts then gifts fortheir children and evengrandchildren, we’re nowfinding that we’ve youngercustomers too.”

To appeal to those seek-ing more contemporary,fashion oriented jewellery,John decided that he’d re-brand his new flagship Lincoln branch and fill it withfresh new, brands, many of which are exclusive to the city.

“Jewellery has become really innovative inrecent years.” says John. “Pandora composable jewellery has proved really popular, so we’ll be the High Street’slargest retailer of this, and we’ve sourcedsome new exciting brands for customersseeking fresh designer jewellery. We’ve alsore-branded and re-named the store Faze 4to reflect the store’s new ethos.”

The store will exclusively feature Lola Rose,which looks like costume jewellery, bold,chunky and fun, with bright contrastingcolours, but it features semi-preciousstones though for a luxurious feel andweight, perfect for Society events andevenings out with friends.

“It’s really bold and fun” says John. “We’re very excited to be exclusive retailersin Lincolnshire and can see it becoming

very popular.”

The store will also sell Skagen watches.

Available for men andwomen, the watches aremade of light leather or titanium, wafer-thin and unobtrusive.

Whilst Faze 4’s ethos willbe on fun, bold, high-fashion

jewellery, quality is just as important to the family firm,

and the new Dower Hall brand ofhand-made British jewellery will reflect this.

“We’ve some impressive names and somegreat looking jewellery, but we want to retainthe promise of quality and level of serviceyou’d expect from an established name.”says John.

The shop will also stock Ortak contemporaryjewllery and Spinning’s range of stackablerings, as well as a host of other names.

Lincolnshire jeweller Moore and Scrupps is celebrating 35thyears in the trade by opening a new shop on Lincoln’s HighStreet. The flagship store will be re-named and re-branded toreflect the brand new contemporary ranges it will feature...

Four Seasons

i35 Years of ServiceIn Sleaford: Moore and Scrupps’sSouthgate shop opened in 1988,opening the shop with business partner Gary Scrupps.

In Newark: John then opened theNewark branch in 2002 on thetown’s Appletongate.

In Bourne: Next, the company openedits branch on Bourne’s West Street.

Faze Four: The newest shop, whichopens under the name Faze 4, isbased on the corner of Lincoln’s High Street and Tentercroft Street.

For more details on products featuredhere, telephone 01529 302674 or seewww.mooreandscrupps.co.uk.

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MAKING THEIR DEBUTINTRODUCING THE NEW BRANDS MAKING THEIR DEBUT AT MOORE AND SCRUPPS’S NEW FAZE FOUR SHOP ON LINCOLN’S HIGH STREET

“We’re really excited at the prospect of thenew shop.” says John.

“It’ll be managed by Mandy Smith, who really has a keen eye for contemporary jewellery so we know it’ll offer a warm welcome and have some great products.We’re really glad that we’ve done somethingdifferent with the new store.”

With new brands, great looking exclusive jewellery and a fresh new identity, it’ll appeal to the younger generation of shoppers and Lincoln’s student populationas well as existing customers seeking fresh, contemporary looking jewellery and somegreat gift ideas for the forthcoming festiveseason when it opens in late October, as Pride goes to press. n

Mandy Smith with Skagen watch andPandora Bracelet.

Left: Ortak’s Leah,contemporary silverjewellery with boldcolours and semi-precious stones.

Right: Dower Hall,hand-made British like jewellery such as this dark pearlnecklace.

Above: Lola Rose: chunky, contemporarychoker featuring semi-precious stones.

Above: Skagen wafer-thin, light contemporary unisexwatches crafted in durable titanium.


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Wedding Album Of Anoushka Sudhira Tiagi & James William Stevenson

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This month’s featured couple enjoyed their traditional Lincolnshire wedding, though they’re both looking forward to the next one... in Malaysia!

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When/how did you first meet?Bride’s View: I was working at Foxtons, anestate agency in London. James was thenew boy in the office and I have to admit Ithought “He wont last long!” I did, however,think he was rather handsome and we ended up catching each other’s eye duringwork, soon enjoying a quick drink togetherafter work.

Groom’s View: On day one of my new job, I was introduced to Anoushka by a manager,who immediately commented afterwards “I can see your going to be trouble withAnoushka as your distraction…” I initiallymoved to London to live a bachelor’s lifewith my friends…!

When in the relationship did he 'pop thequestion?' How did he propose? James had secretly asked my father (wholives between London and Malaysia) whenhe was visiting in the September and secretly organised the whole proposal withmy mother during a visit in December.

One morning, he instructed me to pack mybags then whisked me away to the RasaSayang Resort in Penang under the falsepretence that it was a surprise early Christmaspresent for us to sit down to a romantic dinner on our own private beach under thestars at sunset, complete with own privatechef and waiter. Just after dessert, he wentdown on one knee and popped the question!It was just so romantic!

What were the first things that you decided on? As Anoushka has Indian roots it was very difficult for us to decide whether to opt for ahindu wedding in Malaysia or a traditionalEnglish country wedding that all our friendsand family were able to attend. So, we decided to have both… much to my father-in-law’s delight!!! The English wedding was thefirst and easiest decision as my parentshave a beautiful house with stunninggrounds that was a perfect setting for a traditional English marquee wedding reception. We’re really looking forward to ourHindu wedding in Malaysia.

Any pre-wedding nerves? I was nervous, but only at the last minute,before I walked into the church, when I thinkthe reality of the situation hit me! Lucky forme my father as always was there to holdmy hand. My father knows how much I loveJames and when I started to panic and themusic began, he pushed me through thedoor and as soon as I saw my family andfriends and most of all my gorgeous husband to be I was calm again.

How did it feel to walk down the aisle andtake your vows? Walking down the aisle was so surreal andso hard to take in, but seeing James waitingfor me at the altar definitely helped to calmme down.

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stride as he high-fived all his friends on theway down certainly set the tone for theday… everyone seemed to have big smileson their faces!

Our vicar was so friendly and calm throughout the whole time and he reallyhelped us both control our emotion andnerves. However it was very emotional looking into James eyes and saying my vowsand I did get a little choked as the words areso strong - but as he smiled back at me itwas all fine.

What made you choose your dress, andcan you describe it? I tried on a few dresses, and it’s true; you really do know when you have found your dress… and I did.

I put it on and I walked out and as ridiculousas it sounds we all welled up; strapless witha lace bodice and a full skirt, it had an ivorysash around my waist with a beautiful antique brooch, I also had a blue sash whichI changed into for the reception, it had a real

vintage look, it’s a shame you’re only towear it once!

Did anything funny or particularly memorablehappen, highlights of speeches, specialthings you said to each other etc?Bride’s View: My father’s speech was fantastic – he had no notes, it was spontaneous and amazing – it made melaugh and it made me cry; the perfectspeech. As a surprise my aunt and James’stwo sisters read three of my grandma’spoems which was really emotional as I wasclose to my granny before she passed away.It meant so much to me and it felt like shewas part of our day – there definitely was nota dry eye in the marquee.

Groom’s View: The ceremony, reception,speeches were all amazing and my best manChristopher did a great job with his speech…though I’ll never admit that to him in person.

However, for me it will be the first dance thatremains in my mind the most. It suddenlyfelt like Anoushka and I were the only two

Images: Lisa Warrener &Dave Moss, 07977 516944 www.lisawarrener.co.uk

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people in the room dancing to our favoritesong - from the moment it finished I don’tthink either of us left the dance floor.

Did you have a honeymoon? If so where,and most importantly, did you enjoy it?We had a small spa-break immediately afterthe wedding for a few days which was reallyrelaxing, but our main honeymoon will beafter our wedding in Malaysia.

Any friends or family you'd like to thank or recognise? We’d like to thank both our mums for beingso supportive and organising both of us, despite us living in London, my mum inMalaysia and James’s mum being based in Lincolnshire!

Anyone you particularly want to recommend?Everyone involved was so friendly and courteous. Our vicar Chris Woaden reallymade us recognise how important marriageand our vows are to each other whilst alsomaking us feel calm and relaxed. Our caterers, Cerrutis, delivered outstandingfood and service. James’s cousin’s band Impulse ensured the dance floor was neverempty and created such a party atmosphere.

Our fantastic photographer Lisa Warrenerand David Moss not only took the mostamazing photos but were also extremely

patient and helpful whilst trying to organisetwo extremely large families who neverseemed to be in the same place at the sametime! Finally our florist Vanessa Drewery andWendy Porter did such a fabulous job andwere so easy to work with, listening and understood understanding exactly what stylewe wanted.

How are you finding married life?Being married makes one feel so complete.I’m getting used to being introduced asJames’s wife and to being Mrs Stevenson, but it is a lovely feeling. I sometimes have topinch myself as I am so happy and excitedabout my life with James - in a strange way itmakes you feel secure, not that I wasn’t before but it’s now official, this is for keeps! n

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And finally, do you have any top tipsthat you can give for future brides?When sending invitations – don’t underestimate how long this can take!Definitely complete your table plannice and early – we were amazed athow tricky it was!

For more wedding tips visit www.ukbride.co.uk - the national site for the local bride.

For me it will be the firstdance that remains in mymind the most. It suddenlyfelt like Anoushka and Iwere the only two people inthe room dancing to our favourite song...


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Congratulations to all couples marrying in the county this month - to have your wedding featured here,e-mail [email protected] or ask your photographer to contact us directly on 01529 469977

Vicky Middleton and Russell Hunter recently married at a stunning civil ceremony at the North

Shore Hotel Skegness where they also held their reception.Photographer: Paul Cato, Boston.

07961 223983. www.paulcatophotography.co.uk

Katie Palmer and Nicholas Scotney were recently married at St Leodegars Church, Wyberton.

A reception at The Golf Hotel, Woodhall Spa followed.Photographer: Jennie Wilson, Boston.

01205 760729. www.jenniewilson.co.uk

Lindsey Burrell and Michael Elliott were recently married at St Wilfrid's Church, Alford followed by a reception at The Brackenborough Arms Hotel, Louth.

Photographer: Conners Ltd, Louth.01507 602562. www.connersltd.com

Leanne Shades and Haytham Abdoush recently married at The Golf Hotel – Woodhall Spa.

The couple went onto enjoy a honeymoon in Thailand.Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln. 01522 813852.

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Congratulations to all couples marrying in the county this month - to have your wedding featured here,e-mail [email protected] or ask your photographer to contact us directly on 01529 469977

Danielle Kirk and Louis Mill were recently married at St Mathews Church, Skegness followed

by a reception at the Petwood Hotel Woodhall Spa.Photographer: MF Photographics, Skegness.

07961 068618. www.mfjpegs.co.uk

Katy Smith and Steven Coleby recently married at Stoke Rochford Hall.A honeymoon in the Bahamas followed.

Photographer: Don Lambert, Stamford. 01780 757673. www.donlambert.co.uk

Emily and Jonathan Collins were recently married at St Johns the baptist in Morton,

a reception at The Haycock, Wansford followed.Photographer: Catherine Carter, Spalding.

01406 425628. www.catherinecarterphotography.co.uk

Sarah Grant and Tom Elderkin recently married at St Mary's Church, Old Leake,

a marquee reception at Sarah's family home followed.Photographer: Dave Stewart, Stamford.

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If it’s good enough for King George VI, and latterlyfor HRH Prince Charles, it’s good enough for us -we have our tongue in cheek, of course, as theBustard Inn’s new owners, Alan and Liz Hewitt’spresence at the South Rauceby restaurant post-dates both Charles’s visit to the country inn,and by rather more of a margin, King George’s.

Nonetheless, whilst it may not be technically true,we stand by the axiom, since the quality of diningat the venue really is fit for a king; Head Chef PhilLowe cut his teeth working with Marco PierreWhite, Ramsey & Rhodes before settling into hiscurrent role under owners Alan and Liz upon theirarrival in 2007.

The Grade II listed building was tired and in need of updating upon the retirement of its previous custodians. When villagers Alan and Liz heard of itsavailability, they envisaged a country restaurantthat could make the most of the area’s wealth ofingredients and set about a renovation which wouldtransform the pub into a Michelin-recommendedrestaurant experiencing great success despite itsrelative youth.

The Bustard Inn at South Rauceby,near Sleaford, provides a quality of dining that’s fit for a king... just ask George VI and our futureMonarch, HRH Prince Charles...!

When villagers Alan and Liz Hewittheard of the pub’s availability, they envisaged transforming it into a Michelinrecommended country restaurant thatwould make the most of local ingredients...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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Work began in earnest, including demolishing the old outbuildings and bringing back to life theunused brewhouse, sandblasting the Ancasterstone before installing porcelain floor tiles in therestaurant, flagstones in the bar area, custom ironwork by Anwick Forge and bespoke tables created by aptly named local country furniture specialist Peter Tree.

Next came the finishing touches - comfortablechairs, tapestries hand-embroidered by Liz and hermother, subdued lighting, sparkling modern whitechina and crisp table napkins.

With a beautiful dining room, the onus was on Phil and his team to create menus that wereequally impressive. Thankfully, the brigade hasdone just that.

Bar and à la carte menus run concurrently, and are available from Tuesday to Sunday, with an additional Sunday lunch option. The à la carte option comprises six first courses and main coursedishes, with around eight desserts including a localcheese board.

Unusually for a venue of the Bustard Inn’s size, the small brigade produces all of its own bread, itsown ice creams and sorbets, and produces eachmeal freshly to order for patrons, even in the caseof its more modest bar menu.

“We’ve tried to create favourites that are faithful to Lincolnshire’s culinary heritage.” says Liz.“We’ve so many great suppliers and great ingredientsin the area we’re keen to make the most of thecounty’s food culture and provide customers withdishes that present our county at its best.”

Already this approach is paying off; the restauranthas already won the Lincolnshire Tourism sponsored Taste of Excellence award for Best Pub

Food, an AA rosette plus a entry in the MichelinEating Out and Pubs 2010 guide - one of justseven such venues to be recommended in thewhole county.

Suppliers include Boston’s Abbey Parks and Freshdrop for locally sourced vegetables,Sleaford’s Millstream Butchers and M&J Seafood,with local ingredients including Cote Hill, PipersCrisps and Bateman’s Ale at the bar.

Alan and Liz were born in Leicestershire and Ayrshire respectively, and both met in the village in2004, acquiring the property in October 2006.

“We’d eaten in some really good restaurants andhad an idea of what constitutes quality from thecustomer’s perspective.” says Liz. “This meanswe’ve created a restaurant that’s the sum of whatwe’ve enjoyed as customers. We opened with theaim of producing excellent food, wine and beers,and passing on our good experiences accordingly,which, we hope, comes across through our foodand our service.”

The couple closed the venue down, re-opening inApril 2007. Head Chef Phil has also been with therestaurant since the beginning, and whilst Alan andLiz have created a formidable venue with excellentfront of house service, the couple has enough confidence in their brigade to leave the creation of their menus to the kitchen team. This affordsPhil and team maximum creativity, and allows Alanand Liz to act as their most discerning customer.

Liz’s son Stuart Galloway, Bar and Restaurant Manager, was trained at the exclusive Skibo Castle in the Highlands of Scotland and he useshis excellent training and experience to create avery warm and sincere welcome for customers aswell as ensuring that his team give first class,friendly service.

Main: Eton Mess at the Bustard Inn.

Right: Beautiful Grade II listed front and smart restaurant.

Super food, a beautiful restaurant and an insistance upon quality appear to be paying off for the restaurant... it has already won a Taste of Excellence Award for Best Pub Food 2009, an AA rosette for Culinary Excellence and is featured in the 2010 Michelin Guide...


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“The team really are wonderful.” says Liz. “Alan and I have huge faith in Phil, and love to sample his efforts as customers, but this also enables us to objectively keep an eye on quality and constantly assess the restaurant as if we were diners.”

In addition to regular dining, the venue also offers monthly jazz evenings, and monthly themeddining with a Tapas evening as Pride goes to press on 30th October and a Game Evening on20th November. “We want to ensure dining outwith us remains interesting.” says Liz.

With quality food, a great atmosphere and sublimeenvironment, interesting is certainly a word thatcan be used to describe one of the county’snewest quality dining experiences... one that we’re this month only too happy to recommend! n

iiThe Bustard Inn, South RaucebyCuisine: Fine English dining using fresh Lincolnshire ingredients.

Environment: Grade II listed restaurant dating back to 1860. Reopened in April 2007 following complete refurbishment and extension.

Menus: À la carte menu with six starters and main courses. Bar menu too, both served lunch and evening, and set Sunday lunch menu.

Accolades: Tastes of Excellence Best Pub Food 2009 award. AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, entry in Michelin Eating Out and Pubs Guide 2009.

Don’t Miss: Monthly ‘special’ evenings - previous themes have included Oriental, Fish Night, Game, Wine Tasting and Scottish Ceilidh. Additional evenings with live music from popular jazz performers. This month will see the venue host a Game Evening with game-themeddishes on 20th November. Previous evenings have featured six courses foraround £35p/h.

Prices: À la carte starters and main courses from £5.45 to £23.50, Sunday lunch £12.50/£17.00/£21.50 for 1/2/3 courses.


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CHRISTMAS DINING

2009

Welcome to our seasonal guide of thebest places to eatout this Christmasand New Year.Our roundup includes venues for luxurious lunches, full à la cartedining options and venues withspecial event and entertainment.

If you’re seeking to dine onChristmas Day or Boxing Day,book quickly since many of Lin-colnshire’s best restaurants arealready becoming full.

New Year’s Eve, meanwhile, seesa wealth of venues offering din-ing and entertainment, oftenwith accommodation for thoseseeking to bid farewell to 2009in style.

The restaurants we’ve chosen to feature here all value high qualitylocal ingredients, and provide thehighest standards of hospitalityto ensure you spend a wonderfulChristmas season with familyand friends, rather than beingstuck in the kitchen, so raise aglass and accept our very bestwishes for an excellent Christmasand New Year. n

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WINTERINGHAMFIELDS

1 Silver Street, Winteringham,North Lincolnshire DN15 9NDTel: 01724 733096Web: www.winteringhamfields.com

CHRISTMAS dining at one of Lincolnshire’sfinest restaurants is a particular treat, this season, as the restaurant unveils its Christmas Lunch Menu and a unique‘Chef for a Day’ package for those seekingto expand their skills in the kitchen.

The luxurious, Michelin recommended Winteringham Fields’s Christmas LunchMenu makes dining affordable from just £45for three courses, with starters, middlecourses, main courses and dessert optionsto choose from.

The generous menu includes a pressedgame terrine or scallops with WinteringhamFields scrambled eggs to start; breast ofPartridge or pan fried Skate for the maincourses and a number of delicious dessertsincluding Christmas Pudding parfait and ofcourse, the famous cheese trolley.

Chef Patron Colin McGurran says he wantedto create a Christmas dining option which afforded all diners the opportunity to enjoythe restaurant’s exceptional cuisine, beautiful dining rooms and sense luxury.

The restaurant’s Christmas menu will run concurrently with evening à la carte dining menus and Winteringham Fields’Menu Surprise.

Meanwhile, the restaurant is also offeringdiners the chance to purchase a familymember or close friend a Christmas Presentwith a difference - the chance to spend aday as a chef working in WinteringhamFields’s kitchens.

Alternatively for £495 you can enjoy spending time in the kitchens during lunch service and then indulge in theevening with the Menu Surprise with accompanied Sommelier's wine selectionfollowed by an overnight stay in one of theluxurious bedrooms.

For any reader who covets the idea of working as a top class chef, Colin’s pedigree working in Europe and the Middle East’s most formidable venueswill prove an unforgettable experience! n

iMore Information...Cuisine: European fine dining.

Environment: 16th century formermanor house with two dining rooms,two lounge areas. Additional privatedining room. 10 en-suite bedrooms.

Accolades: Egon Ronay two star,Voted in the Top 4 Restaurants in theCountry by the Good Food Guide. 5AA Gold Stars. Michelin recommended.

Seasonal Dining: Lunchtime diningwith three courses for £45, fourcourses for £49.95. À la carte dining and Menu Surprise menus run concurrently, the latter from£79p/h.

Christmas Presence: Treat that special someone to a gift voucher for the day in the kitchen packages; a specific menu or a monetary valueof your choosing.


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THE GEORGE HOTELOF STAMFORD

71 St Martins, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2LBTel: 01780 750750Web: www.georgehotelofstamford.com

SEASONAL dining at the George of Stamfordmeans taking advantage of the hotel’swarmth and character, its traditional serviceand excellent dining with oak panelling.

“At The George we believe in a traditionalChristmas with log fires, deep comfortablesofas, accompanied by excellent food andfine wines.” says Chris Pitman. “And we believe these should be served in an atmosphere of hospitality and comfort in beautiful surroundings steeped in ancient history”.

Next month is a busy time for the venue,with a Christmas Magic Show held in theBusiness Centre on 12th December from11am, with dining available in the oak panelled dining room and the hotel’s lessformal Garden Room.

Over the season, diners can enjoy ChristmasEve luncheon and dinner from £38 and£43.50 respectively.

Boxing Day dining is a three-course affairfrom £62p/h, with Woodbridge Duck, Sirloinof English Beef and Seafood Medley all available in addition to those seeking to prolong their seasonal celebrations... andwith New Year’s Day lunch still available, diners can enjoy luncheon and dinner for£47.25 each with Garden Room and barsopen all day as normal.

New Year’s Day menus include Loch DuartSalmon and Sirloin of English Beef or Casserole of Local Pheasant.

Concessionary room rates are also availablein one of the hotel’s 47 luxurious roomsfrom just £24.50 to the hotel’s à la cartediners.

Finally, to really celebrate 2009’s festiveseason, tickets are still available at TheGeorge of Stamford’s New Year Gala Dinner.From £180 per person, guests will enjoy achampagne reception accompanied bySonny Monk’s Jazz Band, a spectaculargourmet dinner, live band with Scottish Piperat midnight with carriages at 2.30am; limited accommodation is also available.

Make your season really special, and enjoythe finest cuisine and service at one of thecounty’s finest restaurants, which this monthwished all patrons a wonderful season. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Traditional English.

Environment: Beautiful coaching inn dating from 1200. 47 en-suitebedrooms.

Accolades: Numerous! Regarded asEngland’s best coaching inn!

Seasonal Dining: Christmas Partymenus from £41 per head. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus from £43. New Year’sEve Gala Dinner with limited placesfrom £180 per person.

Christmas Presence: Christmas Magic Show on Saturday12th December from 11am in theBusiness Centre. Concessionaryroom rates available, from just£24.50 for à la carte diners. Christmas Family Supper for residents only.


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HAMBLETON HALLHOTEL & RESTAURANT

Hambleton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8THTel: 01572 756991Web: www.hambletonhall.com

DECEMBER dining at Rutland’s HambletonHall really does bring together the best winter ingredients, and a breathtaking location that’s just right for celebrating theseason.

Renowned for its strong provision of gamedishes and daily-changing winter menus,Hambleton Hall presents diners with an elegant dining option throughout Novemberand December.

The 8th December sees a rather fun eveningin the form of Something for the Weekend,with a three course meal accompanied bythe namesake of the evening, a barber shop quartet performing beautiful melodies to accompany Pavé of Turbot, Roast Pheasantand Exotic Fruit Salad, available for £100per person including wine.

New Year’s Eve, meanwhile, sees a DinnerDance at Hambleton Hall with a champagnereception, six course meal and music &dancing throughout the evening with ticketsfor £199 per person inclusive of wine.

À la carte dining at the hotel provides achoice of between six and eight first courses,main courses and desserts. Highlights of thewinter menus include Whissendine Veal withSweetbread Raviolo, Confit Fillet of WildSeatrout and Goosnargh Duck. The Lunch for

Less menu, meanwhile, utilises the same ex-pertise with more modest ingredients; Ballo-tine of Ham Hock and Braised Blade of Beefbeing examples of the restaurant’s lunchtimestarters and main courses respectively.

“At Hambleton Hall, we offer exceptional winter dining.” says the hotel’s CarolynTurner. “It’s one of our favourite seasonsand our Michelin-starred Chef, Aaron Patterson and his highly skilled team useonly the best local produce and the disheshave a strong winter bias producing quite brilliant, assured cooking.”

Meanwhile, the hotel’s wine list is a joy coupled with the unparalleled sommeliership of Dominique Baduel who will recommend the perfect choice of wine to complement your meal, making HambletonHall an exceptional venue at which to enjoythe very best seasonal hospitality. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Modern British fine dining with Continental Influences.

Setting: Beautiful late Victorian former private residencewith 60 cover restaurant and private dining rooms.

Menus: Limited availability of Lunchfor Less daytime menus in the runup to Christmas. À la carte diningwith two, three course, set menusand a six-course set taster menuchanging daily.

Seasonal Dining: Just a few places remain in the run up to Christmas as the Michelin-starredrestaurant looks forward to a busyseason - call for availability.

Christmas Presence: Musical Dinner on 8th December with Something for the Weekend; £100per person. New Year’s Eve DinnerDance £199 per person.


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THE BARLEY MOW,FRISKNEY, SKEGNESS

Sea Lane, Friskney,Lincolnshire PE22 8SDTel: 01754 820883

WINNERS of Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurantof Distinction 2009 and Restaurant of theYear 2008, The Barley Mow is a traditionalrestaurant perfect for winter dining, familyrun for 10 years and valuing honest, fresh,high quality food, created with care and attention to create brilliant seasonal dining.

Options for seasonal dining at the restaurantinclude à la carte lunchtime and evening dining menus plus two additional menus; a two or three course set menu from £9-£12during lunchtime service, and a Tea for a Tenner set menu from 5.30pm to 7.00pm inthe evening. The venue’s ambience is one ofrelaxation and warmth & comfort with friendlystaff and a choice of either a contemporary,stylish dining room or traditional styled conservatory ideal for parties.

Good food doesn’t need to be complicated,and the venue is proud to present simpledishes carefully created from quality ingredients such as Longhorn steaks & meatoptions to winter dishes including locallysourced game. The restaurant’s MoulesMarinieres, is also popular, supplied fromSmith’s Smokery, adjacent to the restaurant.

A real highlight at the Barley Mow is a selection of home-made winter puddings,with simple, popular flavours and elegant presentation. Other recommendations takethe form of specials, which are created as aresult of the good relationship the restauranthas with its suppliers, who are able to

venture suggestions as to which ingredientsare of particular merit that week.

The dining room features contemporary decoration with suede seating and solid oakfloors for a sophisticated, modern atmospherein which diners can feel comfortable whilst log burners in both bars create the warm,welcoming feel you’d expect from a cosy village pub.

Being a traditional Lincolnshire freehouse,the Barley Mow also features Bateman’s ales and a selection of other guest ales anda choice of 20 wines and champagnes to celebrate the season in style.

All ingredients are sourced locally, with daily deliveries of fish fresh from the seathat morning via Grimsby, fresh meat from renowned local butchers, and vegetables from the fields surrounding thevenue, making a meal at the Barley Mowthis winter a real treat, and ensuring therestaurant is still a real favourite with Lincolnshire diners. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Luxurious Lincolnshire pubrestaurant serving English cuisine.

Environment: Built in 1700s and located overlooking acres of productive Lincolnshire farmland,from which many of the restaurant’singredients are sourced.

Accolades: Lincolnshire Pride Restau-rant of the Year 2008 and Restaurantof Distinction 2009. Tastes of Lincolnshire 2008 Runner Up.

Menus: À la carte menu. Set lunchmenu. Tea for a Tenner ‘early bird’menu. Dedicated Sunday lunch menu.

Seasonal Dining: Traditional wintermain courses, juicy steaks and warmpuddings combine with specials boardto highlight exceptional dishes.

Christmas Presence: Parties forone-40 catered for. Festive setmenu, Chrsitmas Ladies Night.


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RUSHTONS BISTRO & DELI BAR NEWARK, NOTTS

41/42 Stodman Street,Newark, NG24 1AWTel: 01636 605214/0845 8800859Web: www.rushtonsdeli.co.uk

NOVEMBER sees the launch of Newark’snewly revamped eating out establishment, inthe form of Rushton’s Deli Bar, replacing theexisting deli on the town’s Stodman Streetfolowing a comprehensive refurbishment.

The business began life as a deli in 2002,winning Newark’s Retailer of the Year 2006before expanding into adjacent premisesand launching an outside catering operationlater that year.

2008 saw the launch of Rushton’s bistroand one year on, the eatery has become sowidely regarded that Adam & Bethan Rushton and business partner StephenChurch are changing the delicatessen tosupplement a 40 cover bistro and privatedining room with the new deli bar for relaxedeating.

Rushton’s Deli Bar will offer salads, sandwiches and cheese platters, meat, fish & vegetarian options and home-madedesserts. Dishes from the bistro and deli barrange from crudités, and endives, to full à lacarte dishes with continental influences andexceptional presentation throughout thewhole range of dining options. Everything onthe menu is made freshly to order, and to accompany the menus, there is a wide rangeof wines, beer and spirits.

Definitely a bistro restaurant performingabove and and beyond its remit, the restaurant offers exceptional quality foodagainst a newly refurbished restaurant withelegant soft furnishings and soothing easylistening music.

“Our idea is to provide quality, but also consistancy.” says Adam. “It’s important tous that we don’t sacrifice our reputation asthe business grows. Our expansion is the result of demand which we hope validatesthe fact that our customers are really happywith both the food and service we provide.”

The deli bar will retain its successful andpopular retail lines of artisan English and continental cheeses, as well as personaland corporate gift hampers, also offeringoutside catering for all events and functionsfrom buffets to weddings.

Rushtons customers can expect an exceptional experience from start to finish. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Modern European influ-ences from light snacks to full meals.

Environment: Newly refurbished Deli Bar relaunches this month offering casual dining for Christmasshoppers.

Menus: Deli Bar, daily menus &bistro dining and gourmet dinnerparty menus with everything from casual to à la carte dining.

Seasonal Dining: Daily changingmenus at the venue provide thechance to eat fresh, for less andsupplement existing private dining room.

Christmas Presence: The companyalso creates bespoke hampers usingits deli produce and provides bistrodining gift vouchers, as well as offering outside catering for your own seasonal parties too.


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THE RED LION,CAYTHORPE

The Red Lion, High StreetCaythorpe, NG32 3DNTel: 01400 272632Web: www.redlioncaythorpe.org.uk

GOOD old fashioned Lincolnshire food in relaxed and comfortable surroundings.That’s the aim of Caythorpe’s Red Lion this month.

Owner John Cork believes in producing enjoyquality dishes, with substantial portions,great service and an open fire without needing to stand on ceremony, and at prices which make the decision to enjoy ameal at the pub an easy one.

Diners can select from an à la carte menu in the daytime or evening, or can enjoy alight snack at the bar. There’s also an EarlyBird concessionary menu from Wednesdayto Friday with two courses for £9.95, andsteak nights every Tuesday.

The main dining room seats 60, and is supplemented by a further 20 covers in asmaller dining alcove for cosy winter diningand private seasonal celebrations.

The impressive building dates from the early1600s with a later wing added in the 1830s.Beams, inglenook fireplaces and leatherchairs plus terracotta pantiles and strippedpine floors create a lively, warm and welcoming environment, but one which issupplemented by a kitchen creating innovative dishes in an unashamedly Englishstyle with plenty of emphasis placed onprovenance and quality.

Suppliers of note at the restaurant includespecialist butchers Skinners of Barrowbyand Millstream Butchers of Sleaford, AbbeyParks, who provide the restaurant’s vegetables and Majestic wines of Lincoln.

With winter at the restaurant promising locally shot game, sweet reductions overrabbit, venison and pheasant, and the presence of local shoots, the restaurant and local agriculture are inextricably linkedto the direct benefit of winter diners.

Best still, this Christmas will see partymenus available to private parties from£16.95 per head and there are still plcesavailable for Chrismas Day dining, which isoffered from £57.50 per head.

Celebrate your season at the Red Lion inCaythorpe, and you’re assured of a veryMerry Christmas indeed. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Traditional English food,from grills to à la carte dining.

Environment: Cosy English pub withquality dining and intimate diningroom. Further private dinig roomavailable for private parties.

Menus: À la carte dining, light snackmenu in bar, Early Bird dining fromWednesday to Friday. Steak Night onTuesday evenings.

Seasonal Dining: Places still available for Christmas parties,Christmas Lunch at £57.50 includes canapés, and fourcourses., the mainstay of which isRoast Lincolnshire Turkey with Cranberry & Sage Stuffing.

Christmas Presence: A cosy venuefor winter dining with open fires andtraditional pub feel.


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THE MILLHOUSE,NEAR LOUTH

The Millhouse, Covenham StBartholemew, Louth, LN11 0PBTel: 01507 363652Web: www.mhouserestaurant.com.

STYLISH dining is assured at Covenham StBartholemew’s Millhouse, a quirky, stylishrestaurant that’s great for winter dining justa few minutes from the excellent ChrsitmasShopping destination of Louth.

Even before the food arrives at your table,there’s no denying that The MillhouseRestaurant at Covenham St Bartholomewhas a great deal to appeal to Lincolnshirediners. With a sweeping gravel approach and limewashed walls, the 16th centurythatched farm cottage, offers idyllic winterdining, and once inside, period beams andlow ceilings combine with opulent furnishings in the garden room and a rickety,knurled staircase in the oldest part of thedining room.

Once the food arrives at your table, however,it quickly becomes apparent that the standard of dining matches the standard ofaccommodation, with beautifully presentedfood courtesy of a newly revamped menuaimed at staving off the recession for dinersand ensuring consistently high quality food.

Owners Tony Marklew and Javier Salvador andhave added adding a modern twist to therestaurant, diners enjoy the best of bothworlds with smart, modern presentation thathas underlying values of good, wholesome

Lincolnshire food that is always fulfilling, never pretentious and which never fails to satisfy.

The restaurant really understands what its customers enjoy, and creates simple dishes that are implemented extremely well and presented with creativity.

An à la menu staple which includes pies,chicken, fish and meat options with roughlyfour of each dishes, plus three vegetarianoptions. Puddings at the restaurant are presented on a platter, with diners able tochoose their dessert having seen each option for themselves.

This Christmas, The Millhouse with its extravagant decorations can be seen to besteffect, and the standard of à la carte diningup to the standard of the venue itself, you’reassured of a warm welcome no matter howchilly the winter proves to be. n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Innovative contemporarygastropub cuisine, drawing on traditional Lincolnshire food with excellent presentation.

Environment: 16th century thatchedfarmhouse. Contemporary gardenroom, traditional dining room andstylish dining terrace.

Menus: À la carte dining menu, concessionary menus for lunchtimedining. Sunday lunch menu.

Seasonal Dining: À la carte diningwith individual dining rooms for private parties.

Christmas Presence: The Millhouse’s christmas decorationsare nothing short of breathtaking...and 2008 saw the debut ofMChanted, a Christmas shop andchildren’s grotto.


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GENEROUS BRITON,BRANT BROUGHTON

High Street, Brant Broughton,Lincoln LN5 0RZTel: 01400 272119

TRADITIONAL dining in a cosy village pub...that’s the aim of business partners JohnCork and Jane King, owners of the GenerousBriton in the village of Brant Broughton.

Situated between Lincoln, Grantham andNewark, the village pub has been subject toa complete refurbishment by its new owners,who acquired the pub in July 2008 andopened a brand new 30 seater restaurantthat aims to offer quality food in an informal,traditional and cosy environment.

Quarterly menu changes keep food choices fresh, and à la carte dining both at lunchtime and in the evening facilitatehigh quality dining no matter what the time of day.

This season, visitors can enjoy a Fish andChip Supper night on Tuesday, Early Bird dining from Tuesday to Saturday, and highquality Sunday Lunch dining for £9.95,£12.95 or £14.95 for one, two or threecourses respectively. That means both valuefor money and quality are assured at thepub, and with 20 years experience on thepart of head chef Jane King, the kitchenhave a real familiarity with what LincolnshireDiners seek from their restaurants.

A choice of eight starters, 10 main coursesand a selection of home made desserts, areall prepared freshly to order.

Highlights of the pub’s autumn menus include Game Cobbler with Mixed Game &Country Vegetables and Homemade StiltonScone, and Lincolnshire Sausages andMash, as well as Home-made Suet Puddingwith Braised Steak & Gravy.

To maintain diners’ interest, Jane and Johnhost popular theme nights, with October’stheme being Chinese Dining, and November’s theme centred around Brant Broughton’s Village Show... January will see a medieval themed supper!

“We offer food that’s as satisfying and enjoyable as the service.” says John. “We think it’s important that customersenjoy their overall experience as well as thefood itself, and we appreciate that Lincolnshire diners in particular value good old fashioned customer service, a concept that’s really important to us.” n

iMore Information...Cuisine: Traditional Lincolnshire pubfood well presented with Europeaninfluences.

Environment: Recently renovatedvillage public house with traditionalales and comfortable surroundings.

Seasonal Dining: À la cartelunchtime and evening menus. Dedicated Sunday lunch menu, and special Christmas menus. Early Bird menus and Fish & Chipnights Tuesday to Saturday.

Christmas Presence: TraditionalChristmas pub with open fireplaces,real ale and Christmas fayre. Look out, too, for theme evenings; November will see a special openingfor Brant Broughton’s Village Show,whilst January will feature a Medievalthemed banquet!


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Welcome to the results of LincolnshirePride’s Restaurant of the Year competition.We’re this month delighted to reveal the winners of what we believe is the most unbiased independent survey of Lincolnshire restaurants as voted for bytheir harshest critics... their own customers.

With no influence from advertising spend or editorial judgement, the results reveal exactly what Lincolnshire diners seek when they choose where to eat out, andthose named in 2009’s awards include cosy pub restaurants offering quality dining,fine dining restaurants and independentlyowned hotels with all levels of formality featuring in our list of winners.

Included this year are relative newcomersSouth Rauceby’s Bustard Inn, andAswarby’s Tally Ho, the former having reopened in 2007 following a complete renovation, the latter now under new management.

Two of Lincolnshire’s most popular hotels,The Lincoln Hotel and Branston Hall Hotel,are also celebrated in the awards, whilst international dining is celebrated in the topten recommended restaurants courtesy ofBoston’s Bizarro.

In addition, two of Lincolnshire’s most prestigious restaurants - the panelled diningroom at The George of Stamford and Scunthorpe’s Winteringham Fields - also win aplace in our list, celebrated as excellent venues when quality and luxury is highly valued.

Our top restaurants, as voted for by readers, feature two established names familiar with Lincolnshire Pride readers, and a newcomer. Our Highly Commendedrestaurant, The Mill on Boston’s SpilsbyRoad, celebrated its first anniversary thisyear with new owners Paul and Tracy Toplisscompletely refurbishing the venue.

The restaurant offers à la carte dining in acomfortable environment and a refurbisheddining room. Chef patron Paul offers diners a sound selection of traditionalBritish dishes in a relaxed environment,and there’s a popular terrace areawhich has proved a real success thissummer.

“We’re absolutely delighted!” says Tracy.“We’ve had a really great first year and wehave been absolutely delighted with the feedback we’ve received from our customers.”

Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of Distinction, meanwhile, and last year’sRestaurant of the Year is Friskney’s Barley Mow. A traditional Lincolnshire restaurant valuing good honest food and offering mouthwatering desserts, ownerJayne Cividen says; “We’re really pleased tohave won a place in the awards for the thirdyear running. We’re a really close, hard-working team and always do our best toensure our diners enjoy their experience!”

Finally, Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of the Year 2009 can officially be named as the familiar favourite, Kirkby La Thorpe’s The

This month we’re delighted to announce the results of LincolnshirePride’s 2009 Restaurant of the Year competition, as voted for by readers of the magazine. With no input from us, the results constitute independent and unbiased eating out recommendationsfrom the restaurants’ toughest judges... their customers!

iRestaurant of the Year 2009...The Results in Full, as voted for by readers of Lincolnshire Pride:

Restaurant of The Year 2009: The Queen’s Head, Kirkby la Thorpe.

Restaurant of Distinction 2009: The Barley Mow, Friskney.

Highly Commended Restaurant 2009: The Mill, Boston.

Runners Up: Winteringham Fields, Winteringham.The George Hotel of Stamford.Tally Ho Inn, Aswarby, Sleaford.The Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln.The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby.Bizarro Restaurant, Boston.Branston Hall Hotel, Lincoln.

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Queen’s Head, owned by Chef Patron JohnClark and Paul Proust.

The restaurant offers consistantly excellentdining, sound service, and a comprehensivemenu of Lincolnshire favourites using locallysourced ingredients. “Thanks to everyonewho voted.” says John Clark, accepting ouraward. “It has been an excellent year, andwe really wish all those who have enjoyed a meal with us throughout 2009 our very best.”

Our best wishes must be extended not just to our top ten restaurants, but to all those who voted in our awards, and we congratulate reader Kay Spyvee ofMarket Rasen, chosen at random from all of our entries to win a meal a month in 2010 to say thank-you for voting.

Main: Proprieters ofThe Queen’s Head,John Clark, PaulProust and team.Below: Tracy and PaulTopliss of The Mill,Jayne Cividen and her team at The Barley Mow.


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WorldClass...

Travel the World whilst remaining in Lincolnshire... this month we ask the county’sbest chefs to take us on a gastronomic global tour to sample World Class dishes from their own culinary adventures abroad. We’ve firstcourses, main courses anddesserts from Europe, Asia and Africa...


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Main: Open Lasagne of Leek, Goat’s Cheese and Chestnut at the Lincoln Hotel, Lincoln. 1: Mozzarella and Basil Croquettes with Tomato Salsafrom Barnsdale Lodge, Rutland. 2: Feijoada; Brazilian-inspired Pork, Black Bean and Smoked Sausage Stew at Strait’s Brasserie, Lincoln. 3:Tomato, Aubergine & Chick Pea Fondue with Grilled Halloumi and Tzatziki at The Bustard Inn, South Rauceby. 4: King Prawns at The George ofStamford. 5: Exotic Fruit Salad with Chocolate & Passion Fruit Tortellini at Hambleton Hall, Rutland. 6: Tuna Steak with Salsa at the HoublonArms, near Grantham. 7: Sweet Potato & Chicken Curry at the Millhouse, Covenham St Bartholemew, Louth. 8: Chinese Bamboo Steamed Fil-let of Salmon with Julienne of Vegetables at Kenwick Park, Louth. 9: Roasted Bell Pepper with Mixed Bean & Vegetable Chilli Con Carne at theBoat House, Farndon, near Newark. n

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It’s a ringing endorsement from one of themost handsome and well-versed names inthe industry. Half Italian and based in Brigg,Fiona recently met top celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli who cast his critical eyeon the artisan chocolatier’s latest range,and offered his buona fortuna to Fiona.

Currently renovating her rustic home, raisingfour children, and using her inherent talentsto embark upon a new business certainlykeeps Fiona busy. But the chocolatier, whohas lived in Lincolnshire since 2004 is uncompromising, particularly in terms of attention to detail and quality.

“I use the finest cream from Roe's Dairy,my local family farm.” says Fiona. “Theyhave a wonderful herd of contented Jersey,Guernsey and Friesian cows.

The Borage honey that I use comes fromjust a mile up the road and I also source mysoft fruit ingredients locally where possible.”

Together with her children, Fiona picks herown blackberries, scorches her own carameland candies her own limes by hand, ensuringthat no artificial flavourings interfere withthe pursuit of her botanical chocolate perfection.

The result is the launch of her ‘SignatureSix’ range of chocolates comprising such innovative and mouthwatering flavours asStrawberry & Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Verbena with hand-candied Lime, and Apricot & Almond.

Words cannot do justice to just how incredible Fiona’s chocolates taste and having tried her Signature collection, we’relooking forward to sampling the tea-infusedrange Fiona hopes to launch around Christmas.

“Some have commented they consider myflavours to be idiosyncratic, but” says Fiona“once tasted, you are left in no doubt as tojust how incredible my chocolates really are.It’s the result of years of research.”

The secret lies in her use of fresh ingredientsthat result in the stunning flavours and silkysmooth textures. Herbs and teas are infused with locally sourced cream andhoney and real fruit is prepared andwhipped into sensational ganaches. Fionahand cuts, hand dips and hand decorateseach chocolate giving each one their ownpersonality. “You can always tell a trulyhandmade chocolate” says Fiona “fromtheir matt sheen on the outside.”

Fiona loves her local Lincolnshire countryside and spends a great deal ofher time working with new ingredients todevelop interesting combinations. Some,such as the Green Tea and Cherry chocolate, are what Fiona describes as a‘journey’ where the complex notes developas they linger on the palate. “Many of mychocolates have contrasting flavours thatcompliment each other, whilst others aremore traditional.”

Each chocolate works brilliantly, from thelusciously divine Blackberry and EnglishApple Brandy to the indulgent and warmScorched Caramel, which is perfect for anautumnal fireside.

Painstakingly produced sounds like a cliché,but Fiona has counted over seventy individualprocesses that go to create each box ofhand-crafted chocolates.

Fiona has worked equally hard to protect herprecious chocolates and spent months

Lincolnshire’s artisan chocolatier Fiona Sciolti is in cocoa heaventhis month with a new endorsement from equally silky smoothcelebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli. The chef stated he was seriously impressed with Fiona’s chocolates and declared that she would go far. With such high praise, we decided it was time to sample her botanical chocolates for ourselves!

iBotanical ChocolatesWho? Fiona is an Italian-English self-taught chocolatier with a newrange of Botanical Chocolates usingnatural, locally sourced flavourings.

Serving Suggestion: Fiona’s chocolates are best enjoyed from the comfort of a comfy armchair with an open fire and a good book. Professional chocolate tasters adviseallowing each chocolate to melt on the tongue slowly rather than munching to allow the chocolate’stemperature to gently rise.

Find Out More: Available from leading farmers’ markets, or via www.scioltichocolates.com.

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designing a unique box to both showcasethe chocolates and protect them too.“I hadto ensure that my chocolates reached mycustomers in perfect condition.”

Whilst Fiona attends farmers’ markets, andfood festivals, her main ‘shop-window’ is herfabulous website www.scioltichocolates.com.

Fiona’s business is not yet a year old and in her heavenly chocolate studio, she is bristling with excitement following the endorsement from Jean-Christophe and thepromise of a successful Christmas season.“Chocolate is such a pleasure to work with” says Fiona “and I love to watch peoples’ faces when they first experiencemy chocolates. It makes it all worthwhile.’ n

Main: The chocolatesfeature hand-candiedfruits and local honey.

Below: Fiona in herBrigg studio.


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Early Bird (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday):

Choice of 7 main courses, desserts & coffee for £11.95.

Steak Supper (Thursday 6pm-9.30pm):

With double glass of wine, only £11.95!

Fish Supper (Fri 6-9.30pm): Choice of 7 fish dishes only £11.95.

Sunday Supper (4pm-7pm):Choice of roasts or vegetarian option,plus desserts & coffee. Only £12.95.

Lunchtime Specials (12pm-3pm Mon to Sat):

Choice of 7 dishes only £7.45.

Regular À La Carte Menus,Lunchtime Menu and Specials

Board available at all times.

Kirkby La Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 9NW • Tel: 01529 305743 • www.thequeensheadinn.com

Queen’sHead...

The

Quality Restaurant & Country Inn

The WInner of Lincolnshire Pride’s Restaurant of Distinction Award 2008

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New Year’s Eve 2009at

The Bustard InnNEW YEAR’S EVE 2009GOURMET DINNER DANCE

Glass of Grand Cru Champagne(or drink of your choice) on arrival

Six Course Gourmet Dinner(please visit our website for details)

Dance the old year out and thenew year in to the fabulous

TNT Soul Explosiona 6 piece professional band who

have played on BBC Children in Needwith Status Quo & Girls Aloud

£85 per person

Dress: Black Tie

44 Main Street, South Rauceby, Lincs NG34 8QG

Telephone: 01529 488250For further details please visit www.thebustardinn.co.uk


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1 Silver Street, WinteringhamNorth Lincolnshire DN15 9ND

Tel: 01724 733096

Web: www.winteringhamfields.com Email: [email protected]

Valid until 25th November 2009. Terms and conditions apply please contact us for further details. Pre-booking essential, one voucher per couple.

This voucher must be presented to redeem the offer.

COOKING WITH COLINWhat better gift for a food lover thana day in the Winteringham Fields kitchens

Option 1 - £150INCLUDES:

• Tailor made lessons to suit your palette• A day in the kitchen with Colin

(9am - 3pm)• Personalised CD Rom of your day

• Apron & Goodie bag

Please contact us for further details

Option 2 - £495INCLUDES:

All of Option 1 PLUSDinner in the evening for you and your partner along with overnight

stay in a luxury room with breakfast the following morning

SPECIAL AUTUMN ROOM RATE OF£50 WHEN DINING WITH US

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RECIPE BY JOHN CLARKLEMON ROAST BREAST OF

PHEASANTWITH SWEET POTATO FONDANTAND PEPPERED AUTUMN GREENSServes 4

2 Pheasants (breasts removed)1 tbsp Olive Oil4 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley2 Lemons Zested6 Cloves Garlic, Finely ChoppedSalt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the Fondant Sweet Potato:100g Butter2 Medium Size Sweet Potatoes3 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Crushed150ml Game or Chicken StockSalt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

For the Greens:Half Small Savoy Cabbage, finely sliced2 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Peppercorns50g Butter2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped

For the Gravy:3 tbsp Vegetable OilReserved Legs and Carcass from Pheasant4 Garlic Cloves, skin on, crushed3 Carrots, peel onlySmall Onion, chopped100ml Red Wine100ml Game or Chicken Stock4 Sprigs Fresh Parsley25g Butter

five to eight minutes, stirring regularly. Add the wine and boil for five or so minutes,or until reduced by half. Add the stock andparsley, bring to the boil until the volume ofliquid has reduced by half again. Heat a separate pan over a medium heat.Pass the gravy through a fine sieve into thehot pan. Bring the sieved liquid to the boil,then reduce the heat and simmer until thevolume of liquid has reduced by a third. Prepare the greens by plunging the cabbageinto a large pan of salted water and simmerfor three or so minutes. Drain well. Place thebutter, garlic and cracked black peppercornsinto a saucepan and heat until starts to bubble, add the cabbage and heat through.To serve divide between four warmed largeserving plates, carve the stuffed pheasantbreasts into three or four slices and sit ontop of the cabbage. Place a fondant sweet potato on each of thefour serving plates and drizzle the pheasantgravy around the edge of the plates. nEnjoy good eating - John Clark

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas four.Heat pheasant breasts in an ovenproof fryingpan over a medium heat, add the pheasantbreasts and fry for three or four minutes.Transfer the pheasant breasts to the ovenand roast for five or six minutes, then removethe pheasant from the oven. Make a deepcut in the side of the pheasant breasts tocreate a 'pocket'. Stuff the pocket with theparsley, lemon zest and garlic. Return to theoven until cooked then set aside.Meanwhile, for the fondant sweet potato,peel the potatoes and prepare four large fondant potatoes by cutting into cylinders5cm in diameter by 6-8cm tall. Heat the butter in a separate frying pan, addthe sweet potato cylinders and garlic and fryfor three to four minutes, or until softenedand nicely browned. Add the stock and season. Cover the pan with a lid and cookover a low heat for five to eight minutes, oruntil the sweet potatoes are tender. For the gravy, heat the oil in a frying pan overa medium heat, add the pheasant legs andcarcass, garlic, carrot and onion and fry for

John Clark is Chef Patronof The Queen’s Head,Kirkby La Thorpe,Sleaford. Call 01529305743 for reservations.



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i Featured wines are availableat Steep Hill Wines, Lincoln.Call 01522 544737 or seewww.steephillwines.com.

1Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs Sparkling – £11.50A beautifully soft and delicate

Pinot Noir sparkling wine that is a pale salmon colour in the glass. Good flavours of ripe raspberries and strawberries. Crisp acidity andsmall bubbles cleanse the palate. Great on its own or with food. A truecrowd-pleaser.

2Erath Oregon Pinot Noir - £16.50A very classy and elegant Pinot

Noir from a producer who set up shop in the late 1960s with some of the first Pinot Noir plantings in Oregon. Dark fruit flavours and a touch of textured earthy tones give rise to a complex and long palate. If you’re a Burgundy fan then this issomething that’ll provea good alternative.

WINES FROM WAY-OUT-WESTLincolnshire Pride’s wine expert Ben Straw of Lincoln’s Steep Hill Wines this monthheads-up a gold rush way-out-West. Here, he profiles fine wine from the American Pacific North West, and explores some interesting parallels to some of the bestterroir in France.

The assumption remains that California isthe USA in terms of wine. Whilst it does account for 94% of the USA’s wine production it is by no means the be all andend all of Stateside wines.

In generic terms wines from the Pacific North-west are more elegant and lighter in alcoholthan their sun-drenched Californian cousins.

The climate of Washington State has morein common with the Loire Valley and Bordeaux in France than with its muchwarmer neighbour to the South. This enables cooler climate grape varieties like Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc to thrive.The region’s signature variety, Merlot, alsogrows exceptionally well in the area.

The Oregon wine-growing region is largely influenced by the proximity of the Pacific, producing internationally acclaimed Pinot Noirsvery similar in style to Burgundian Pinots.

So having had a brief look at the region hereis my pick of the bunch from a range of largerscale producers and the smaller boutiquewineries alike. Enjoy! n Go Way

Out West -from £10.75-

£26.50.

3Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay - £10.75A bold and creamy Chardonnay.

Rich and full, the wine is oak-aged forseveral months and is fermented on its lees (grapes skins) to give additionalflavour. This gives a unique soft andcreamy texture with a hint of vanillaunder the fruit. A touch of tannin givessome body. A good food wine.

4 Snoqualmie Whistlestop Red - £10.75This Cabernet Merlot blend is a

full-bodied and balanced wine. There aredark cherry flavours to the palate andalmost a hint of chocolate. The tanninsare evident but not over-powering andthe wine has a lovely smooth finish.

5 Columbia Crest Grand EstatesCabernet Sauvignon - £10.75One of my favourite wines at the

moment. Columbia Crest know the quality of the region, having startedplanting vines in 1978, and have produceda terrifically smooth, dark-fruit driven mouthful that just leaves you begging formore. Rich and warm in the mouth thisleaves a lovely aftertaste of caramel!

6Northstar Merlot - £26.50The ultimate showcase for Washington’s star grape variety –

Merlot. This is an absolute blockbusterexample. Rich, deep and textured redfruit with a weighty mid-palate. Beautifully balanced vanilla oak noteslead to a long and full finish. Holds it’s own against St. Emilion and PomerolCru Classé at a fraction of the price.


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Locally Produced FoodRestaurant • Farm Shop • Butchery • Bakery

A46, A17, A1 Roundabout,Winthorpe, Newark NG24 2NY

Tel: 01636 612461www.friendlyfarmer.co.uk

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Our readers appreciate good food.

So, if you’re a quality restaurant, marketing your business in Lincolnshire Pride means

reaching the county’s regular restaurant diners.

...now that’s food for thought.

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The Cley Hall Hotel22 High Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1TX

Telephone 01775 725157The Cley Hall Hotel in Spalding, is the first choice venue for thoselooking to relax and enjoy time with family, friends or colleaguesover drinks in the bar or garden, when the sun shines. A relaxingAfternoon Tea in the lounge or lawns, Lunch in the dining room,patio or conservatory or a candlelit Dinner in the Lee Clarke Bar& Restaurant. Lee Clarke’s team are on hand to ensure a trulyunforgettable visit. www.cleyhallspalding.co.uk

Straits Brasserie 8-9 The Strait, Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1JD

A unique family owned Brazilian/British Restaurant andoutside catering service using local & homegrown ingredients to give quality & value for money. Now taking Bookings for Christmas. 3 course Christmas menu from £19.50 including wine.

01522 576765 www.straitsbrasserie.co.uk

The Mill148 Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincs PE21 9QN

Telephone 01205 352874 www.themillboston.co.ukWe are here 7 days a week serving food at both Lunch andDinner, we source the majority of the products we use locally,believing in the fresher the better and always use what is inseason. We have a selection of menus on offer, there’s always arange of specials on the board and we can cater for any specialrequirements with notice. Email: [email protected]

The Queen’s Head Kirkby-La-Thorpe, Sleaford

Ever changing à la carte menu together with chalkboard specials, alongside a less formal &reasonably priced lunchtime menu, all served by professional attentive staff. Dishes areprepared on the premises including homemade breads, using locally sourced fresh produce.We have an excellent range of cask & keg conditioned beers together with an extensive winelist. Proud winners of several awards recently including the Taste of Excellence ‘Best PubRestaurant Award’ for best pub restaurant food in Lincolnshire. Thursday Evening SteakSupper, Sunday Evening Supper, Early Bird Special Served 6pm-7pm Tues & Wed,Lunchtime Specials from 12pm – 2.30pm Tues–Sat. Now open Mondays. www.thequeensheadinn.com

Telephone 01529 305743

The Houblon InnOasby, Grantham, NG32 3NB

A proper "Country Inn" both friendly and civilised.

Enjoy the Books Garden Boules andBoard Games.

The daily chalked menu reflects thechanging season whilst utilising ourlocally sourced ingredients whereverpossible.

Throwing a party? - then visit our website for the special pre-bookedChristmas Party Menu for groups of 10 or more.

We look forward to your visit soonwww.houblon-inn.co.uk

Telephone 01529 455215

The Olde Barn InnCow Lane, Tealby, Market Rasen LN8 3YB

Tel: 01673 838304

Located in the lovely Wold village ofTealby, The Olde Barn Inn is a warm

and welcoming place to Dine.Serving locally sourced produce, meals are cooked to orderand served by friendly attentive staff. Our Menu is enhancedby the Black Rock Grill which is a unique Dining experience.

We are now a licensed venue for Civil Weddings, Civil Partnershops, Renewal of Vows, Naming

Ceremonies and other Celebratory Services. We can offer set packages or a tailor made package to suit yourneeds and will be happy to discuss your requirements.

RESERVATIONS ADVISABLE

Closed all day Monday

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Italian supercar manufacturerMaserati recently chose London’s Royal HorticulturalHalls to launch its forthcomingflagship GT the Grancabrio.

Supermodel Jodie Kidd,celebrity chefJamesMartin,

Maserati unveils Grancabrioflagship - with help from Jodie!

Mud Inglorious Mudon County’s Roads

Soper Celebrates 10Years of X5 Excellence

• Supermodel Jodie Kidd unveils £90,000 supercar.• Luxurious Pininfarina designed 2+2 open top GT.• 4.7V8, 175mph top speed, 0-60mph in 4.2secs.

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson andcomedien Patrick Kielty all attended the launch of the V8supercar, which will be releasedin limited numbers in January,

with a 2+2 convertible bodyand an expectedprice tag of£90,000.

Introducting the Equus, a luxurious saloon for those withthe inclination to spend£80,000... on a Hyundai.

The Korean company is movingaway from its usual superministo produce a limo equipped

Lincolnshire BMW dealer openis hosting an open day as Pridegoes to press on 24th October,at a time when the company isalso celebrating the tenth anniversary of its enormouslypopular X5 model.

The car will be on display at thedealer’s open day, with a special edition X535D limitedto just 2,000 models due forlaunch this month.

Over 63,000 X5s have beensold since the model’s releasein 1999.

MOTORING NEWSModel launches and news from dealerships across Lincolnshire

November:Bentley SupersportsRolls Royce Ghost

December:Aston Martin RapideJaguar XJ SWB/LWB

January:Mercedes SLS AMGVauxhall AstraVolvo S60

Coming Soon

The Institue of Advanced Motorists this month warns ruraldrivers of the danger of mud onLincolnshire roads after it wasrevealed that it causes nearly700 accidents annually.

“Mud on roads is particularly anissue from harvest time into win-ter.” warns IAM’s Peter Rodger.

If you are amongst other traffic,drop back from the vehicleahead and allow yourself moretime to see the road surface –and keep away from the mudsplattered up onto your windscreen at the same time.

“Statistically rural roads are ourmost dangerous and observa-tion is the key to safe driving.”

In Brief...

with a 5.0V8 engine, optionalbulletproofing, massaging rearseats and... an £80,000 price tag.

It’s not sure whether the oddly-named Equus will reachthe UK market, but with Mercedes’s S-Class and Audi’s A8 as rivals, if it does,

it should be prepared fortough competition!

£80,000 Equus Ready for Launch

• Land Rover’s new Discovery 4 has takenhome two accolades atthe Caravan Club's Towcar of the YearAwards 2010.

The vehicle won the'Best Towcar Over£32,000' class and the'All Wheel Drive Over1,800kg' category.

The testing was carriedout at Millbrook ProvingGround to determinethe car's towing ability,dynamics when hitched,accelerating and braking with a caravanor horsebox.

This Month in Motors: Jaguar’s new range of flagship sports saloons.


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Jaguar’s XJ models hasn’t changed shape significantly since its launch in the 1970s. The long,low boot and wide, flat bonnet and signature twinheadlamps have scarcely been modified, save for afew louvres and air vents, large, aggressive lookingwheels and new door pulls from time to time.

The XJ has, despite still looking modern and sharp,been due a makeover for a while, in fairness. Butnobody quite expected the dramatic makeover ithad recieved when images of the new version wereleaked to the press just a few months ago, forcingthe company to reveal its new model earlier thanits planned official UK unveiling.

Traditionally, Jaguar’s interiors resembled gentlemen’s clubs, with doeskin coloured hide and walnut veneers, to appeal to its core audienceof older, more conservative drivers.

That’s all changed. Whilst the usual beige hide andwalnut trim are still available, open the dark and

moody Jaguar brochures, and you’ll be greeted withdimly lit low-key photography, and interiors of maroon leather, modern, industrial brushed steelswiches and glowing blue interior accent lighting.

Other touches in modern Jaguars include flush airvents and a small knurled brushed steel knob tochange gear, which swivel round or rise from thecentre console respectively to reveal their louvresand enable gearchanges, both accompanied byphosphor lighting when you start the ignition.

Jaguar drivers have traditionally been conservative,and may not take to the modern new interiors,which verge on gimmicky, but it’s worth the firmalienating its key demographic in order to showcase its new technology. The firm has to compete with BMW, Audi and Mercedes, none ofwhich has ever tried to adopt a traditional approachto the design of its vehicles. The firm’s dramaticparadigm shift in design is daring, but the resultsare certainly impressive, as we this month discover.

Jaguar’s new XJ model will bring thecompany’s flagship in line with itsnew XK sports car and XF saloon.The new model represents a real design paradigm shift for the firm;traditionally a manufacturer of quiteconservative vehicles, now Jaguar isa maker of modern, sporty saloons...

Words: Rob Davis.

Cool For Cats...Below and Main:

Jaguar’s new flagship XJ limo.



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The eight year old car is showing its age, especially against more recently releasedmodel. With petrol and diesel engines, saloonand estate models, and a well-put-togethercabin, plus styling cues from larger Jaguars, it can, however, still compete with its rivals.

XF - a design paradigm shiftJaguar’s XF stunned the motoring world whenit replaced the tired S-Type last year. Jaguarhad always shied away from competing withAudi and Mercedes’s sports saloons in favourof satisfying its traditional market. The XF wasa brave step; modern, sporty and dramaticwith a gearchange that rises from the centreconsole, flush swivelling air vents, and mostrecently, a new 5.0V8 engine co-developed with Land Rover to competeagainst BMW’s M5 and Audi’s RS6.

The XF is beautiful from any angle, with an exquisite cabin, and whilst it’s a sports sa-loon par excellence, especially with the new engine, the jewel in the crown is the firm’s excellent twin-turbocharged 3.0V6 diesel engine which provides menacing power yet returns 42mpg when driving normally, andmeasly CO2 emissions, making it the perfectcompany car.

Jaguar in LincolnshireExperts for Jaguar in Lincolnshire are HollandBrothers, with showrooms on Boston’sTawney Street and Lincoln’s Outer Circle road.General Manager of the franchise MartinLaws says Holland Brothers has existed forover a century and provides complete peaceof mind to customers seeking a professionallong-established company to back up the excellent reputation of the brand.

X-Type - the family premium saloonThe brand’s X-Type is now the longest-servingmember in Jaguar’s showrooms following therelease of its larger XF and XK siblings.

The car is a direct competitor to other smallpremium saloons including BMW’s 3-Series,Mercedes’s C-Class and Audi’s A4.

Cars in this sector just demonstrate qualitybeyond comparablely sized vehicles such asFord’s Mondeo and Vauxhall’s Insignia inorder to earn its reputation as a premium saloon as well as sporting potential.

Last year’s facelift introduced 500 changes tothe X-Type, and the model would be a class-leader were it not for the fact that BMW’s 3-Series is a direct challenger.

The X-Type is more traditional, more orientedtowards motorway cruising, less sporty.

Nonetheless its cabin is a class act with premium materials and plenty of equipment,particularly on SE and range-topping Sovereign trims.

Equally, the car’s 3.0V6 engine is a smooth,competent cruiser and offers excellent traction in conjunction with the saloon’s allwheel drive and automatic transmission.

The company’s sports saloons offer plush interiorsand amazing performancebut power delivery that’sdiscreet and statesmanlike...

Main: Jaguar’s XK sports coupé, new XJ luxury saloon and XK sports saloon all come with the firm’s new 5.0V8 engine.

Below: JaguarDrive; the firm’s 21stcentury take on the switchgear.

Opposite: The firm’s XF sports saloon heralded a new, modern erafor the firm’s models to competewith modern Audi and BMW.


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X-TypeBody: Four door saloon, five door estate. Trim Levels: S, SE, Sport Premium, Sovereign.Engines: 2.0 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 3.0V6 petrol.Prices: £21, 563 - £32,085.

XFBody: Four door saloon.Trim Levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, XFR. Engines: 3.0V6 petrol, 3.0V6 diesel, 5.0V8 petrol, 5.0V8 Supercharged petrol.Prices: £33,900 - £59,900.

XJBody: Four door saloon, short/long-wheelbase.Trim Levels: Luxury, Premium Luxury, Portfolio, Supersport. Engines: 3.0V6 diesel. 5.0V8 petrol, 5.0V8 Supercharged petrol.Prices: £52,500 - £88,000.

XKBody: Two door coupé, two door convertible.Engines: 5.0V8 petrol, 5.0V8 Supercharged.Trim Levels: XK, Portfolio, XKR. Prices: £59,900 - 78,400.

New XJ due for launch in January, availablefor pre-order from November. For more information on any of the above contactHolland Brothers Jaguar, Outer Circle Road,Lincoln and Tawney Street, Boston. 08444709721 or www.hollandbrothers.co.uk.

headlining, heated steering wheel, 1200wstereo, rear parking camera and 20-way poweradjustable massaging seats.

The last word in luxury, early indications arethat the new Jag will be discreet, statesmanlike and powerful - in other words,the embodiment of a perfect large Jaguar!

XK - the sports tourerJaguar’s XK uses the firm’s flagship enginesto create a 2+2 coupé or convertible drivingexperience that’s second to none.

Virtually indistinguishable from the Aston Martins it mimics, either in terms of performance or luxury, the XK’s popularitywas cemented last year with a facelift that incorporated design touches from the XF.

Undercutting GTs from Aston, Mercedes andBMW, the XK is a superb sports car that nowfeatures class-leading 5.0V8 power and drivertechnology such as Adaptive Dynamics andthree-mode DSC to create a driver experiencethat’s second to none... and with a smoothsix-speed auto box, it’s as easy to drive as it is powerful, the perfect tourer for thoseseeking a relaxing, rewarding cruise. n

XJ - reinventedBest of all, Jaguar’s XF model set a designmanifesto for future models, so when thelarger, flagship XJ model was revealed, it espoused everything that was popular in itssmaller sibling whilst presenting a fresh newmodel to compete with Mercedes’s S-Classand Audi’s A8.

The XJ’s design had scarcely changed sincethe 1970s, so when the 2009 XJ was leakedto the press, response was astounding. The motoring press has not yet been able toroad test the XJ, which is due for release in amonth or so, yet specifications have been released revealing that flagship models willenjoy the same 5.0 V8 supercharged unitused in the XF, already proving popular andcapable.

Two wheelbases will be released with thelonger wheelbase model transporting the ourPrime Ministers, cabinet and members of theRoyal Family, Even entry level models willenjoy navigation system, power adjustableheated seats, 400w sound system andpanoramic roof, whilst range topping Supersports variants feature suede

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Were you born and raised in Lincolnshire?I come from Coventry originally – I was a very sickly child and missed a lot ofschool. I moved to Lincolnshire, via Australia, when I met my yellow-belly husband. After co-founding the charity, Children’s Links, in the 90s, I gained a Masters Degree in Rural Policy Studies at Lincoln University, graduating in the millennium year in a wonderful ceremony in the Cathedral.

What do you do and what inspires you about your job?I work with a lot of very inspiring Lincolnshire people who make really positive differences in children’s lives everyday. I am always inspired by even the smallestof positive changes for individual children. Children’s Links was conceived andgrown in Lincolnshire, but we now help children in many other parts of England.

Whereabouts in the county do you live?I live in a small, pretty village near Woodhall Spa – right in the centre of theCounty with my husband, Mark - our children have left home now for work andUniversity. We’re really lucky to live in the town which has a local cinema, swimming pools and lots of good restaurants.

What are your most vehemently held likes and dislikes?I love home-grown food, in particular lettuce straight from the garden – you can’tbeat it. My most vehement dislike is the stereotyping of women and their role in society. I became one of the first women Chartered Directors with the Instituteof Directors a year ago and I’m working with them to apply some of the great approaches to work and gender we have in Children’s Links.

How do you spend your free time?My life at work can be very sedentary – in meetings and at my desk – so I like to do active things in my spare time. I garden and, when I’m in the mood, I run. I completed the New York Marathon three years ago but sadly, have let all my efforts slip!

Whereabouts in the county should our readers go to relax?If you join the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, you get access to some wonderful Reserves and the Coast is always a must for visits – winter or summer.

Can you recommend favourite Lincolnshire restaurantThe Golden Dragon in Woodhall Spa is a favourite – I was converted to chilli tofuand Singapore noodles there – delicious!

What’s the best thing about your life in Lincolnshire?It’s a place where people are willing to give their time to help others – I love thatabout living here.

Name your favourite book, film and music?My favourite book saved my life... I was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and Prof.Jane Plant’s book Your Life in Your Hands inspired me to become the driver of myrecovery. My favourite films are Enemy of the State with Will Smith and my actress daughter’s first film in which she played the leading role – Schrodinger’sGirl. I love the music my children compose but I’m also listening to James Morrison at the moment.

What will your epitaph read?Where did the time go?

Finally tell us something good?When you’re feeling down, do something good for someone else – it’s the best cure. n

For more information regarding Childrens Links’s work see www.childrenslinks.org.uk

Pat Tarttelin of The Children’s Links CharityLincolnshire charity Children's Links exists to improve the quality of children's, parents’ andfamilies' life experiences across the county and beyond. Here, we talk to the charity’s founderand Managing Director Pat Tarttelin to discuss the charity’s work

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