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18 An Exclusive Interview withIrish Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon.

06 Homes and Gardens.06 Homes and Gardens.06 Homes and Gardens.06 Homes and Gardens.

32 Art in Lincolnshire - OneArtist’s Unique Abstract Pieces.

79 Lincolnshire Weddings - One Couple’s Happily Ever After.

116 High Society - 12 Pages of the Best Lincolnshire Events.

109 Motors - Brand New Vehiclesand a Look at BMW’s Newest Cars.

88 Lincolnshire Food - Quality Restaurants, Wine and Recipes.

Welcome...

...to October’s Lincolnshire Pride, with the very best from across the county!This month we’ve an exclusive interview with Irish Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon who thismonth heads up the Lincoln Comedy Festival,and we catch up with Cleethorpes’s

Helen Fospero, anchor of breakfast showGMTV, recently re-branded Daybreak on ITV.

Less well-known but just as interesting isthe 17-year old entrepreneur who this monthlaunches his own airline — we were there to celebrate, and to introduce Joseph Hayatto Lincolnshire’s top business advisors so he can to gain a few tips to really get his new airline off to a flying start.

Elsewhere, we present the best High Societyevents including the Burghley Horse Trials’Ladies’ Day, and Lincolnshire food & drink,meet a Heckington artist whose abstractwork is nothing short of mesmerising, andinvestigate the wildflower conservation efforts taking place across the county.

With all this and lots more, we wish yougood reading and a very happy month!

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n Broadbent Theatre, Wickenby, Market RasenTel: 01673 885 500www.broadbent.org

21st-23rd October: LootLindsey Rural Players presentLoot, by Joe Orton, directed by Maurice Raphael.

A dark farce, satirising the Catholic Church.

n Shopping & MarketsBrigg market Thursday andSaturday, farmers’ marketfourth Saturday in month.Caistor market on Saturday.Market Rasen markets Thursday, Friday and smallmarket Saturday.

n Guildhall Arts Centre, Tel: 01476 406158 www.guildhallartscentre.com

13th October: The Perfect WifeMarital satire exploring the notion of the ‘perfect man’and ‘perfect wife.

n Shopping & MarketsMarket every Saturday, farmers’ markets second Saturday in the month.

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n Clean Sweep for Retiring Frank afterThree DecadesCongratulations and bestwishes have been paid bySKDC to Frank Fielding —who has worked hard cleaning up Grantham inhis role as street-sweeperand litter collector — asFrank retires after 30 years.

n Ponton Plod TakesPlace on September 19thResidents of Ponton have taken part in the Ponton Plod, a communitywalk with three routes.The event is in its fifth yearwith all proceeds donatedto Besso and World Vision.

n Boston Walkers CelebrateRamblers’ 75th AnniversaryBoston ramblers celebratedthe 75th anniversary of theRamblers Association — and40 years of the Boston group— with a recent walk from theEbrington Arms in Kirkby on Bain.n Blackfriars Arts Centre,Tel: 01205 363108blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk2nd October: The BeatlezFor a complete, authentic Beatles show, this group is aworld class tribute act withmembers having played onglobal stages; amongst theirendless credits is the hit WestEnd style Beatlemania show.n Shopping & MarketsBoston Market on Wednesdaysand Saturdays, Farmers’ Markets third Wed in month.

n Ripping-Ale Festival Celebrates Local ProduceThe village of Rippingale nearBourne celebrated local produce recently with a real-ale festival featuring livebands and over 20 real alesand eight ciders. The festivalwas organised by AngelaAdams and husband Nigel andwas the 10th such festival,Angela and Nigel have steppeddown from organising 2011’sevent but have promised it willcontinue with new organiserstaking responsibility for thefestival.

n Shopping and Farmers’ MarketsBourne Market Thurs and Sat.

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n Shopping & MarketsBarton Upon Humber farmers’market, Thursday.

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n The Best Garden in Barton on Humber!Diligent gardener JackieHill has taken the jointprize for Most CreativeUse of Space in the North Lincolnshire Homes’ best-kept gardens competition.

Other winners of the competition includedSamantha Evans of Briggwho won Best Kept Garden, and School Close,Epworth who wereawarded the prize for Best Community Garden.

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n Boston’s Visitors Earnthe Town £49m Each YearTourism in Boston is nowworth over £49.4m eachyear according to a reportby Visit Lincolnshire.

n Super-fit BostonianLiisa Earns £3,200 forMarie Curie Cancer Care Super-fit Creations fitnessinstructor Liisa Chadburnhas completed her Ridethe Rockies challenge, cycling 250 miles over fivedays over the Canadian mountain range, to raiseover £3,200 for MarieCurie Cancer Care.

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Boston Branch of the Lincolnshire Ramblers, celebrating the group’s 75th anniversary at The Ebrington Arms, Kirkby on Bain.

Newsn Gainsborough’sGhostbusters are in Good Spirits...

A group of paranormal investors in Gainsboroughare seeking new membersto help in carrying out theirparanormal investigations.

The group has alreadycompleted investigationsat Lincoln Castle, Tattershall Castle, Gainsborough Old Hall andon Living TV.

Medium Paul Drake saysthe group is objective andscientific, and are seekinglikeminded individuals tojoin them.

For more information seewww.paranormal-lincs.co.uk.

n Shopping & Farmers’ MarketsOpen market on Tuesday and Saturday, farmers’ market on second Saturday of the month.

Gainsborough

Newsn Prof Germaine GreerAppears at Lit.Com

Academic and feminist author Germaine Greer visits Grimsby this month.

Lit.Com is North East Lincolnshire's literatureand comedy festival, takingplace from 1st - 31st October. Highlights includeProf Greer, Reginald D Hunter, Armstrong andMiller plus theatre touringtheatre productions.

Germaine Greer will appearat Cleethorpes’s ParkwayCinema on Kings Road on6th October to mark the40th anniversary of thepublication of The FemaleEunuch in a special one-woman show.

n Shopping & MarketsFreshney Place Market Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sat. Freeman Street Market Tues, Friand Sat. Farmers’ Market 3rd Friin the month, St James’ Square.

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

22nd October: Market RasenBand Proms to PoppiesThe Market Rasen Band returns for its fifth year of this ever-popular concert.Music from the Dambusters,633 Squadron, Pie Jesu, Finale from 1812 Overture,plus the timeless Pomp and Circumstance, Jerusalem,British Sea Songs. The tradi-tional last night of the proms finale is a tribute to our servicemen, past and present.

n Theatre RoyalTel: 01522 519999www.theatreroyallincoln.com

9th October: Locrian’sVienna by CandlelightThe Locrian Ensemble — attired in period costume andin a stunning candlelit setting— perform music by Haydn,Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert,Lahar and, of course,Johann Strauss.Britain's favourite touring ensemble are joined in this celebration of Viennese music.

20th October: Nureyev’s Swan LakeA compelling legend of tragicromance tells story of Odette,a princess turned into a swanby an evil curse, and choreography that allows thevery best dancers to show justhow impressive they can be.Swan Lake is considered bymany to be one of the greatestclassical ballets of all time. Featuring a timeless scorefrom Tchaikovsky, Swan Lakeis a certified classic, repletewith evocative music and beautiful dance.

n Shopping & Farmers’ MarketsMon-Sat in City Centre, farmers’ markets first Friday inmonth in City Square, secondThursday in month in TheCornhill, third Saturday inmonth in Castle Square.

n Sunday 3rd October: Lincoln Wedding FairTel: 01522 576011www.lincolnweddingfayre.co.ukThe region’s largest weddingfair is on Sunday 3rd October,with participating venues inuphill Lincoln including TheWhite Hart Hotel, The LincolnHotel, Judges Lodgings, Lincoln Castle, The Lawn and Charlotte House Hotel.

n 30th October: Tastes ofLincolnshire Sausage FestivalThe county’s most famous export will be celebrated instyle at a free event in Lincoln’s Castle Square whereyou'll also find a variety ofstalls showcasing the best ofLincolnshire produce. For more information seewww.tastesoflincolnshire.com.




n Shopping & MarketsHolbeach market on Thursday and Saturday withfarmers’ market on the thirdSaturday in month. Long Suttonmarket on Friday. Market Deeping market on Wednesday.

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Newsn Head to the Deepingsfor The Best Fish & Chipsin the UK!Two chippies in the Deepings are to competehead-to-head for the title of ‘Best Fish & Chips inthe UK.’

Market Deeping’s Linfordsand Seafare at The Bound-ary are in the final 30 of theSeafish judged National Fishand Chips Awards.

The competition’s winnerwill be announced later inOctober.

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n Lincolnshire Poet Becomes Magazine Cover Girl at 71!

Lincolnshire poet JanSpooner, co-author of a fundraising anthology for Grimsby Children’s Hospice, will be the ‘covergirl’ for a forthcoming edition of Essentials .

Jan wrote a poem on thesubject of natural beauty as part of a national competition organised bythe magazine, and will appear un-retouched, onthe cover following her photoshoot.

n Exclusive and ClassicCars at Lincolnshire’sown Concours d’EleganceThe Petwood Hotel recentlyhosted Lincolnshire’s veryown Concours D’Elegancewith Car of the Day beingawarded to David Fisher’s1969 Jaguar E-Type.

Other vehicles featuring atthe event include owner ofthe Kinema in the WoodsJames Green’s 1940 Rileys, Chris Rigg’s 1926Sunbeam Twin Cam, andTim Cottingham’s AstonMartin V8 Vantage, whichscooped The PetwoodChoice award, presentedby the hotel’s assistant Manager Nick Prowse.

n Shopping & MarketsHorncastle market on Thursand Sat, farmers’ market onsecond Thursday in month.

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Newsn Cheeky Monkey Outruns Louth Copper

Louth police officer PC Paul French thought he wasgoing bananas recentlywhen he encountered arunaway monkey which narrowly avoided being runover in Louth last month.Despite a thorough search,PC French was unable to locate the renegade simian,and is appealing to Louthresidents to keep their eyespeeled for cheeky monkey,which it’s thought may be amissing pet.Anyone who spots thecreature should call PCFrench on 0300 111 0300.

n Louth PlaygoersTel: 01507 600 350www.louthplaygoers.co.uk

1st October: A Hard Act to FollowWitty comedy performed byHambledon Productions.

n Shopping & Farmers’ MarketsLouth market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, farmers’market second Friday and lastWednesday in month. Alfordmarket Tuesday and Friday.

Louth & Alford

Newsn For Sale: 800 acres ofScunthorpe’s WoodlandsOver 800 acres of woodland have gone onsale in Scunthorpe, whichwill be sold in 11 lots.Prices for the plots rangefrom £45,000-£525,000,and these will be sold viaJohn Clegg, who has beena forestry ‘estate agent’for over 40 years, sellingmore than 100 woodlandsa year.

“The woodlands containmaturing mixed broadleavesand conifers, including finebeech and sycamore, andsome excellent Corsicanpine.” he said. “All the lotsare heavily stocked andenjoy above average access. As a result, purchasers will have immediate opportunities to harvest mature beech,ash, sycamore and Corsican pine.”

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n Sleaford’s Playhouse Theatre Reopens with new Autumn/Winter ProgrammeThe town of Sleaford once more has a theatre, followinglast month’s re-opening of thetown’s Playhouse. The buildingwas purchased by Sleaford LittleTheatre in 1994 and re-openedin October 2000.

This season, the Sleaford LittleTheatre Company will presentJohn Godber’s September in theRain, a bittersweet comedy,from 14th -16th October.

For booking details call 01529410348 or see www.playhouse.sleafordevents.co.uk.

n Shopping & Farmers’ MarketsFarmers’ market held on first Saturday of each month.

n Embassy CentreTel: 01775 764777www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

7th October: Lowndes andButterfly Hospice ‘Stars in theSpotlight’ Charity FundraiserFollowing the tremendous success of 2009’s £8500fundraiser for the NSPCC, R Lowndes children’s store of Lumley Road’s Anne and Sallyare this month hosting a charityfundraising variety show, in aid ofthe Butterfly Hospice.

Comperes for the evening will belocal performers Doug Smith &Nigel Bowes. A guest appearancefrom talented impressionist andcomedian Duncan Norvelle, anda host of local performers will

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bring to you entertainment spanning nine decades, includingthe songs of Elvis, Vera Lynn,Judy Garland, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra. Tickets are £9.50.

n South Holland Centre Tel: 01775 764777www.southhollandcentre.co.uk

20th-23rd October: The 1980s’Bouncers and ShakersSt Nicolas Players present adouble bill; Bouncers is a Hilarious parody of the 1980'sdisco scene whilst, after the interval, it's off to the trendycocktail bar with checkout girls,chinless wonders and ‘yuppies’!

n Shopping & Farmers’ MarketsSpalding market in Tuesday andSaturday, farmers’ market on firstSaturday in each month.

n 9th October: Landscape &Travel Photography WorkshopStamford’s Burghley House willthis month be the venue for aphotography workshop featuringtravel and landscape photography tips.For more information seewww.goingdigital.co.uk.

n Shopping & MarketsStamford market on Friday andSaturday (smaller market).Farmers’ market on alternateFridays, contact TIC for details.

Stamford

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n ‘Save our Museum’Plea from StamfordiansA petition to save Stamford Museum hasbeen submitted to theCounty Council with over1,000 signatures.

The museum is one of twoin the county to be closedin a bid to save £150,000.

Newsn Classic Cars Appear at Annual Sleaford EventOver 50 cars, motorcyclesand other vehicles recentlyappeared at Sleaford’s St George’s Academy.

The event was the 18th annual celebration of by-gone motoring in the town.

n Wright Vigar’s JamesSewell Joins DirectorsAward winning accountancyfirm Wright Vigar has announced the appointmentof a new director, JamesSewell, who joined theBoard last month.

James is a qualified Char-tered Accountant and TaxAdviser and has been withWright Vigar since 2007.Since joining, his dedica-tion to clients and his hardworking ethos has allowedhim to quickly progressfrom Business ServicesManager to Office Directorand his latest appointmentas a full Board Director.

James says: “I am delighted to be appointedas Director at Wright Vigar;it is an exceptional firm to be part of!”


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His current routine still features hints of FatherDougal, but with wry and clever observations onmodern life, describing Americans as ‘having thewhole happiness chromosome thing going on’ andcomparing Cameron and Clegg to shampoo andconditioner. Observations include Catholicism, therecession, marriage and fatherhood — the comedian is married to childhood sweetheartMelanie and has three children.

“It’s my take on the world!” he says. “Dougalhaunts me a bit but I don’t distance myself from it,I owe a lot to it and I can use it to follow my ownagenda.”

The character and Ardal’s familiarity allows audiencesacross the world to see his comedy and have arough idea who his performances will appeal to. Hisforthcoming performance at Lincoln’s Drill Hall willattract an audience of over 100 and will support the comedy festival that the Guardian described as ‘a young but lovingly-crafted festival’.

Being around other comedians, Ireland’s ArdalO’Hanlon believes, is what keeps the whole industry sharp.

This month should prove positive then, with Lincoln’sDrill Hall hosting Ardal and a wealth of both established and up-and-coming talent at the city’sthird annual Lincoln Comedy Festival.

The comedian found fame after a big break playingdim priest in the cult sitcom Father Ted, following astint on the stand-up circuit. The sitcom featuredthe inept antics of three clueless priests on a ruralisland and proved enormously successful. It’s therole that Ardal is still, today, best known for... notthat that’s a problem for Ardal.

“My early stand-up was in the style of a bewilderedman.” he says. “I guess that was the foundationfor the character when I was spotted by [creator]Graham Lineham.”

A subsequent role in My Hero saw Ardal reprise hisfamiliar well-meaning but dim role playing Thermoman,a superhero who makes his home on our planetbut fails to fit in completely owing to cross-cultural— or rather, interplanetary — differences.

However, Ardal was fearful of being typecast as theIrish idiot, and has a great deal to offer the industry in terms of writing and producing, and inconsequence, left the sitcom world behind to reallyget to grips with life as a stand-up comedian. This proved to be a shrewd move, and with his Autumn tour featuring 40 dates over six weeks,Ardal has never been more popular.

Irish Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon this month makes his debut in Lincolnshire toheadline the city’s third annual Lincoln Comedy Festival. Unlike his alter-egos— Craggy Island’s Father Dougal McGuire and Planet Ultron’s Thermoman —Ardal is no ‘eejit.’ The comedian knows that supporting comedy festivals like Lincoln’s is crucial in maintaining the popularity of stand-up comedy...

The comedian blends his ‘bewildered

man’ style with wry, intelligent

observations, describing Americans as

‘having the happiness chromosome thing

going on’, and comparing Cameron and

Clegg to shampoo and conditioner...

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observations. The Lincoln Comedy Festival and others like it also prove a great breeding ground for up-and-coming comedians as well as providing forestablished ones.

The comedian knows from his own experiences howdifficult it is to forge a career in comedy. Born in

Monaghan — about the size of Spilsby— on the border of Northern Ireland,Ardal confesses to having been a shy,quiet child who joined a debating teamand found himself using humour toboost his own confidence. As a child,he loved Laurel & Hardy and aspiredto becoming a writer but instead foundhimself the co-creator of the tiny International Comedy Cellar in Dublin.Beginning a career in stand-up necessitated a move to London,whereupon he promised girlfriendMelanie he would ‘give it a year or

two.’ Fate intervened and instead Ardal was spot-ted, shot to fame and has remained there since.

With quality acts, a number of venues involved acrossthe city and both established & new comedians aliketaking part, it’s definitely the audience, rather thanquality acts like Ardal who will find themselves having the last laugh at what has become one ofthe county’s most successful festivals. n

The five day festival runs from 7th-12th Octoberwith participating venues including the city’s Drill Hall, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre and The Engine Shed.

Other acts appearing include Isy Suttie from Channel Four’s Peep Show, BBC3’s Lee Nelson,and Stewart Francis of topical panelshows Mock the Week and 8 Out of10 Cats, whose one-liners come thick& fast and are clean & quippy.

Like many of his fellow comediansparticipating in the festival, Ardal’scomedy is intelligent, not smutty. The innocence and purity inherent inFather Dougal and Thermoman has beendistilled into stand-up form andblended with believable observation.One review recently remarked that‘he has turned innocence into adeadly comedy weapon.’

“I liked that.” says Ardal. “And I like that comedy isstill popular. It has survived the recession, and it’sa great leveller.” Ardal believes that, whilst plagiarismof ideas is frowned on across the industry, beingaround other comedians is still great in that itkeeps performers sharp and encourages them toformulate their own original ideas from others’

THIS MONTH’S Lincoln Comedy Festival, now in its third year,takes place on Thursday 7th, Friday 8th, Saturday 9th, Sunday 10th and Tuesday 12thOctober with performances atLincoln Drill Hall, The EngineShed and the Lincoln PerformingArts Centre.

Organisers are again running the‘suck it and see’ (three shows forthe price of two) deal and dayticket offers too. The programmeconsists of the following acts:

Thursday 7th October:8pm, Drill Hall: Comedy Club Festival SpecialFeaturing Tom Stade of MichaelMcIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow,Carl Donnelly and Ray Peacock.

Friday 8th October:8pm, Drill Hall: Sarah MillicanSarah Millican, star of Sarah Millican’s Support Group (Radio4), Live at the Apollo and Mockthe Week’s debut UK tour.

10.30pm, Drill Hall:Andrew LawrenceAs seen on Michael Mcintyre’sComedy Roadshow “One of thefunniest young talents of the UKstand-up circuit...” The Guardian.

Saturday 9th October:2pm-6.30pm: Suck it and SeeBuy a Ticket for two Shows and Geta third show of your choice free: TheGinge, the Geordie & the Geek, Gor-ing & Stokes: Nerds of a Feather,Dan Antopolski: Turn of The Cen-tury, The Boy With Tape on his Face.

8.30pm: Ardal O’HanlonArdal laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an ageingbody, and impending doom in a sensational stand-up act.

Time TBC: Comedy Symposium atLincoln Performing Arts CentreNew for this year The University ofLincoln will be running a ComedySymposium at Lincoln PerformingArts Centre.

Sunday 10th October:2pm-6.30pm: Suck it and SeeBuy a Ticket for two Shows and Geta third show of your choice free: Isy Suttie; best known as Dobbyfrom Peep Show, the acclaimedmusical comic, performs her multi-character musical love storyset in a Northern supermarket.Lee Nelson's Well Good Tour.Jarred Christmas Stands Up. AlPitcher's Picture Tour of the World.

8.30pm: Josie Long- Be Honourable!Josie’s show is about strangers,politics, trying to be a saint, complacency and breakfast.

Tuesday 11th October:8.15pm: Stewart FrancisTour de Francis - a superb stand-upperformance from the Mock theWeek and 8 Out of 10 Cats star atLincoln’s Engine Shed.

For more information on any of the above, see www.lincolncomedyfestival.co.uk orcall 01522 873894.

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For Nick Riggott, former architectural graphic artist and civil engineer, experienced gained during the course of his career hashelped enormously to provide the skills necessary to design hisNewark home. However, regarding his motivation, there could beno better reason to create a compelling place to live than to ensure he, his wife Claire, and their four children have a splendid, high specification executive home in which to live.

The property was originally a much smaller cottage — the centralpart of the house — having extended the property twice, once in2004 and once in 2007, it’s now double the original size and includes two new gables as well as five bedrooms, two en-suitesand four reception rooms plus a generously proportioned inner hallway.

In addition the house boasts beautiful materials, high quality fittings and the assurance of new plumbing, wiring and a completely new roof, which means the property’s next owners will benefit from a sympathetically modernised property with modern features but in an idyllic setting and with all of its traditional charm and character remaining intact.

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Style: Newly constructed high specificationfamily home with separate annexe.

Receptions: Four reception rooms, currentlyarranged as Lounge, Dining Room, Study andFamily Room.

Bedrooms: Five, two with en suites.

Other Features: One bedroom annexe, triplegarage, stabling and one acre of grounds.

Price: £895,000.

Find Out More: Savills of Lincoln, Olympic House, Doddington Road, LincolnLN6 3SE. Telephone: 01522 508908.Website: www.savills.com.

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Nick and Claire had been in the property for over a year before they decided to complete any work on it. Having seen theproperty in 2001 Nick says he fell in lovewith it, and committed to it upon their veryfirst inspection.

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lot easier.” says Nick. “There’s a family roomjust off the kitchen, a formal dining room, andjust outside, a breakfast room on the patiowhich is a lovely place to sit and enjoy breakfast in the summer.”

Elsewhere, the theme of the property is continued with bespoke fireplaces — also designed by Nick — from a quarry in Darlington and engineered timber floorboardswith underfloor heating throughout.

Modern features are, again, offset with a stylish take on traditionalism, with the couple’s bespoke Georgian-style sofas, designed by Kingsley & Co, in a Georgianmustard shade, gracefully occupying the room and blending well with Claire’s 19thcentury grand piano.

The property also features a large hallway

throughout every aspect of the house.

The kitchen is especially well-equipped, with acustom kitchen installed by Chesterfield’sNew Interiors. With antique-front cabinets,black granite surfaces and a black aga, it’scertainly stylish, but also boasts twin sinks —a butler sink and an additional round insetsink with waste disposal system in the centre.

The kitchen also includes a separate gas oven, built-in coffee machine, wine chiller,two dishwashers, and American-style fridgefreezer.

A breakfast bar in the kitchen offers a convenient way for the whole family to dinetogether, whilst all appliances are made ofquality names such as Bosch and Neff.

“We entertain a lot, so having a practical,large and well-equipped kitchen makes life a

The property’s main drawingroom with bespoke fireplace designed by Nick and Claire’santique piano.


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with centrally situated staircase, surroundedby more of the family’s antiques, many ofwhich reflect Nick’s love of country sportsand suit the country property admirably.

Upstairs, the property boasts a beautifullyappointed en-suite to the master withTravertine tiling, period bathroom suite andfour further bedrooms.

The property’s practicality is enhanced further with separate annexe which comprises a bedroom, reception room,kitchen and bathroom, over a triple garagefor Nick’s collection of cars.

Outside the property are two stables and a collection of outbuildings, and a total of an acre of grounds set to turf and surrounded by mature woodland. The familyalso keeps chickens and maintain a raisedvegetable plot.

“It’s a fantastic property.” says Nick. “And it’s light too, which also appealed.Being an east facing property, the masterbedroom and kitchen enjoy plenty of light inthe morning then it moves around to the reception rooms in the evening.”

With four children from two to 13 years, the family is seeking a larger home, but ishoping to remain in the area.

“It’s a great village.” says Nick. “Traditionaland unspoilt. We’ve seen a place we love,but we’ll certainly miss Moorhouse Grange,it’s been a fantastic family home and we’re really hoping its next custodians love it as much as we do.” n

Moorhouse Grange is on the market for £895,000 with estate agent Savills of Lincoln. For more informationcall 01522 508908 or see www.savills.com.

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The furious smash of colours, swirling chaotic vortex of movement and energetic flows of contrasting shadeswithin artist Jana Siebers’s work appears a perfect example of abstract art. However, look beneath the maelstrom and the artist’s work is actually methodicallyconsidered and has a very defined underlying premise.

Last month, the artist won the Carre Gallery’s Summer Exhibition Best in Show for one of her colourful abstractpieces, and will be exhibiting at the gallery next month ina joint display with ceramicist Lyn Lovitt. In advance, we wanted to know a little more about the artist and understand how she produces each of her pieces.

Jana is originally from ‘the other’ Boston — in the US —and crossed the Atlantic to be educated in England, enjoying a childhood passion for art, with her first interview at a UK art college and Jana subsequently obtaining a Fine Art degree at Kingston upon Thames.

The artist developed her unique style gradually, but uponmoving to Lincolnshire with whippet Billy, found the inspiration she needed to fuel her work on long dogwalks in the Lincolnshire vales.

“People really don’t know how lucky they are living in Lincolnshire.” says Jana. “The skies are enormous, thelight is tremendous and there are so many natural formsto inspire artists.”

Whilst Jana’s work appears to comprise a chaotic andrandom application of colour, the artist has a rathermore considered and methodical approach to producingeach one. Initially, a natural element, from a branch to awave, to a horizon or cloud formation will determine anarea of contrast within the frame. Where dark overcastsky meets white cloud, or gnarled branch meets background, each will be rendered in light or dark oilswith the opposing background or foreground object rendered in the opposite tone.

Each work comprises around 20 layers, with alternatinglayers of glaze, and contrasting top notes in swirling, contrasting colours to create waves or other elements ofmovement within the frame to create an overall impression of a smooth flowing motion of explosive pyroclastic energy.

“The seasons affect my work, but not consciously.” says Jana. “I think I just naturally gravitate towards autumnal shades and tones going into Autumn and Winter, then softer, blues, greens and pastel colours going into Spring and Summer.”

Whilst Jana’s work as an artist is complex and considered, she is also highly prolific, with over 50 canvases to display in her forthcoming exhibitions andwork ranging in size from around A5 in size to A1. Dyptychs such as the one featured above also appear tosuit the medium extremely well and original canvasesrange from £40 to over £1,000.

Her dedicated studio is in Heckington — though Jana actually lives outside Grantham in Ancaster — and allowsher to focus and commit to longer working days.

It’s almost freakishly clean for an artist of seeminglychaotic abstract work. All around the place are hundredsof used paintbrushes, each one still in a servicable condition; by her own admission Jana has never thrownout a brush, having washed each one meticulously afteruse to the point that even the oldest is still useable. Janaworks to classical music, the flowing scores of which also feature in her work enabling her to create both peacefuland furious canvases.

Having recently won the Carre Gallery’s Summer Exhibition Best in Show award for Study for Drift PassedBig Red (oil on canvas), Jana next month appears at thegallery alongside ceramicist Lyn Lovitt, with whom sheshares a studio. The artist also has a solo exhibition and will be showing around 40 pieces of work at theWilloughby Memorial Trust Gallery in Corby Glen fromnext May 11th to June 11th. Jana also anticipates further solo exhibitions at Swineshead and at Stamford’sArt Centre in the forthcoming months.

With both explosive forms & smooth flowing contours, andboth muted & vibrant colours, there’s huge variety in Jana’s considered work. Clever, emotionally provoking andwith underlying elements of Lincolnshire featuring, itseems that the idea of a random form existing withinJana’s work is nothing more than an abstract notion. n

ABSTRACT NOTIONSA HECKINGTON ARTIST HAS RECENTLY WON THE SLEAFORD BASED CARRE GALLERY’S‘BEST IN SHOW’ AWARD FOR ONE OF HER CANVASES DURING THE GALLERY’S SUMMER EXHIBITION. HERE, WE DISCUSS HOW HER WORK IS DIRECTLY INFLUENCEDBY THE COUNTY DESPITE ITS ABSTRACT APPEARANCE, AND FIND OUT ABOUT JANASIEBERS’S FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS IN SLEAFORD AND SWINESHEAD...

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Has it been a productive year? Overall, I thinkit has. Who could have known that this timelast year, as I was making plans to developthe areas of the garden to grow food, that wewould be heading for the coldest winter for 30 or so years?

I haven’t carried out the grand land clearancesas I initially promised to. As in every aspect oflife, there is never enough time. Looking onthe positive though, I have next year totry again with some of those ideas!

Autumn FruitThe days are getting shorter andthat always make me feel a little sad. Summer has passedand so no more sitting outsideto enjoy the garden. Now it’sthe prospect of winter indoors,fire-lighting and cooking. Not that Ihaven’t been busy cooking already.

I have begun harvesting damsons tomake jam and chutney; the task this year ismonumental. The apples are waiting for me,along with the sloes and if I get to them before the wildlife, the brambles in the hedges.

I am picking tomatoes every day and still havemany more to come as they continue to ripen.The French beans that did finally germinate,look great growing over the wigwams, andthey, too, are very productive. Squashes andcourgettes have been a great success and I

would recommend trying them as ornamentalplants in big containers in your garden nextyear.

Below Average Yields?A small patch of leeks is doing well. However,referring once again to the 1940 title MakeYour Garden Feed You by renowned kitchengardener E T Brown, I read that an allowance

for about 42 leeks is made!

Once again, I have under estimatedour leek requirements... my little

patch contains about 20.

This causes me to once moresurmise that I should create a much larger allotment plot inorder to produce enough foodfor the year.

Pest ControlThe brassicas I planted have not

been a success; I seriously underesti-mated the amount of protection they would

need from whitefly and cabbage white butterfly.

As a result the crop has been badly affectedand my potential broccoli lost. The red cabbages and kale are holding on, and I amhopeful that something will crop there.

By way of a backup, I have sowed some springcabbages and a seed called Choy Sum – aflowering Pak Choy which can be harvested assmall leaves or grown larger like broccoli.

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You can see where this is hopefully leading can’tyou? Yes, a replacement crop for the lost broccoli.

Counting Your ChickensOne of the biggest changes here at Damson Cottage this year is the chickens. It was about ayear ago that the three red hens came to DamsonCottage and started our learning experience inpoultry keeping.

As with every other new venture, it has not beenwithout ups and downs. Over the year I have lostthree hens to illness and/or predator attack.

The flock has moved from one half of the garden to the other and more recently into the run. Theydo have the garden to roam in, but that is now restricted to weekends when we are bothhere working outside and can keep aneye on their safety.

The hens are great fun, if you haveconsidered keeping hens, then Iwould recommend it. They are sociable creatures so at least apair is best. They will scratcharound in a small garden, keepingthe slugs and snails under control,give you great pleasure and, of course, lay eggs.

Here at Damson Cottage we plan to expand our flock and part of that expansionwill, I hope include some ex-battery hens. At theend of a very short caged life, these hens are destined, in most cases to become pet food.

However, they make a great addition to a flock orindeed an ideal choice if you decide to try yourhand at hen keeping. They will continue to lay eggsfor some time to come. Giving them a little bit ofTLC when they arrive will reward you with a welcome addition to the garden.

Bounty and BeautyI mustn’t forget the decorative side of my garden. I have grown some sunflowers this year. The tallest

have been planted along the fence at the back ofthe kitchen garden.

Birds and BeesThey have provided food for the large numbers ofbumblebees that visit the garden and now they arestaying in the ground for as long as possible to provide seeds as food for the wild birds.

The weight of the flowerheads may mean cuttingthem to hang from the bird tables, but for the timebeing, they are staying put. Many of the flowersthat I grew have produced seeds and I am collecting as many as possible to become nextyear’s floral displays. These include the sweetpeas and the tobacco plants.

Bellis PerennisIn respect of a case study, this year I

have shown a family new to growingtheir own how to enjoy tomatoes,

salad leaves, French beans andcourgettes from containers ontheir patio.

This has been done to fit inaround their busy lives and introduce the children to the joys

of growing.

Their next step is to consider somefruit bushes as additions to the shrubs

already growing in the garden borders. When advising people on the best ways to embarkupon a kitchen garden experience, my message issimple; start small and manageable and discoverthe joys of picking your own food who knows whereit may take you.

I arrive in spring with plants, pots, seeds and compost. Next, I show you how to plant and lookafter them and finally I make regular visits or contact you by email or phone to help you on yourway. So, if you are considering ‘getting your growinggoing’ next year, contact me for details of the waysI can help you. n

One of the biggest changes in the kitchen garden this year has been the

arrival of three red hens which have provided an enormous amount of

amusement and, of course, fresh eggs every day...

Lorraine Bellis works from her Alford garden

teaching experienced and novice gardeners

how to grow their own food...

Jobs for OctoberDig over the ground oncecrops are lifted to enablefrosts to break up theground for next year.

Use your home madecompost, empty the binsand add the contents tothe plot.

Pick the last of your runner beans; leave the roots in the ground as they add valuable nitrogen to the soil.

Finish lifting potatoes;store the undamagedones carefully in papersacks for the winter.

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WHAT’S ON IN THEKITCHEN GARDEN

LEARN TO MAKE CHUTNEY - JAM & CHUTNEY-MAKING WORKSHOPSATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER, 9AM-1PMFollowing on a popular jam-making workshop, earlier in the year, Doddington Hall this month invites you to join Amy Claridge from the Hall’sCooking in the Kitchen Garden sessions for morehands-on home-made fun! Making chutney is a simple pleasure that uses seasonal produce andgluts. It's a delicious product to make and pop inyour cupboard to enjoy during winter and Christmas.

Amy's workshop includes all produce needed, teaand coffee on arrival and notes... plus, you'll betaking home what you make! See www.doddingtonhall.com or call 01522 694308 for further details.

PUMPKIN DAYSUNDAY 24TH OCTOBER, 1PM-3PMEnjoy family fun at Normanby Hall and see thewonderful display of pumpkins and gourds in thespookily decorated Farm Museum. Enter the Hall’scompetition for the biggest home grown pumpkinand, for children only, a competition for the bestdecorated pumpkin. See www.northlincs.gov.uk for more information.

THE BASICS OF BAKINGSATURDAY 23RD OCTOBER, 10AM-3PMBased at The Home Made House, on Sleaford’sWest Banks, Louise Thompson presents a beginners guide to baking for those seeking tobrush up on the basics.Call 01529 415599 or find out more at www.thehomemadehouse.co.uk.

LORRAINE’S RECOMMENDED WEBSITES:www.bellisperennis.co.uk, www.workinggardenscic.co.uk,www.bumblebeeconservation.org.ukwww.gardenorganic.org.uk, www.soilassociation.org, www.transitiontowns.org.uk, www.food-festival.net,www.iyb.org.uk, www.onepotpledge.org,

Lorraine Bellis provides one-to-one tuition tothose who wish to establish a kitchen garden.

1. Damson Cottage.2. Cottage Garden.3. Patio with HerbsSalad Planters.4. OrnamentalPond/rose arbour.5. Kitchen garden.6. Summer House.7. Garage and Hard Standing.8. Greenhouse.9. Hen House.10. Polytunnel.11. Compost Heap.12. Pond.

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Equestrian Nature On The Farm News, Events & Countryside Activities From Across LincolnshireCountrysideNews

Wild About Lincolnshire BAYTREE Garden Centre nearSpalding will this month be thevenue for a festival celebratingwildlife in Lincolnshire.

Wild About Lincolnshire will bean enjoyable family day out, according to organisers, promising bug hunting, tabletop pond dipping, quizzes, making bird feeders, crafts, and badge making for children.

The free event takes place onSunday 24th October from10am.

For the BirdsTHE RSPB recently hosted Birdfair 2010 at Egleton NatureReserve, Rutland. The event isthe largest international birdwatching event and was described the tweeters’ Glastonbury!

On Your Marks, Get Set... PLOUGH!LINCOLNSHIRE’S showgroundwill this month host the 2010 British National Ploughing Championships.

October 9th and 10th will see15,000 visitors watch vintagetractors, modern equipmentand horse-drawn ploughs compete for a place in 2011’sSweden-based World PloughingChampionships.

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Get In Touch: Email your nature photographs, forthcoming events and news stories to [email protected] or call 01529 46 99 77.

Harvest Season Complete withAverage Yields in Erratic WeatherFarmers battle sharp showers to complete 2010 harvest

FARMERS are celebrating the successful completion of2010’s harvest amid sharpshowers and inclement weather.

Harvesting got off to a promising start, particularly in South Lincolnshire whereSpalding’s Edward Whitfieldreported strong yields of Cordiale and Hereward winterwheat on his 700 acres.

However, with strong showersin late August, only about 20%of harvest was completedacross the county when theweather turned.

Rape yields are generallypromising, but wheat yieldshave proved massively inconsistent — between 6t/hato 11t/ha — with Openfield reporting a drop in quality

following heavy rain; around20% moisture was observedat Honey Pot Grain Store inColsterworth which stores32,500 tonnes of grain.

Overall, wheat yields across the UK have averaged9.46t/ha, compared to2009’s 6.70 and 2008’s 8.75 according to Farming Online. n

Lincolnshire’s appearance on BBC’s flagship farming and naturalhistory programmeCountryfile recently

attracted audience figures of over 5.5m.The programme featured Adam Henson investigatingpea vining, JohnCraven on Open CastMining and Jules Hudson celebratingthe 70th anniversaryof the Battle of Britain.

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FARMING MATTERSMost Lincolnshire farmers finished offtheir cereal harvest during the spell of fine weather in early September. Yields of wheat were variable with the secondwheats and those following sugar beetgenerally below average... On the heavier soils and siltlands, however, good yields of up to5 t/acre were achieved when following potatoes and vegetables.The quality of the wheat dropped away towards the end of harvest but generally most crops were harvested at good drymatters and little or no expensive drying costs were incurred.

Good rape yields were reported and this crop was also harvested in good conditions. A lot of rape was sown for nextyear in relatively good seedbeds more or less straight into thestubble after flat-lifting and minimal cultivations.

Probably the main talking point in farming at present is the dramatic increase in the price of cereals. In some cases this hasincreased by 50% of last year’s prices at this time of the year.

No doubt the well-documented shortage situation in Russia and other wheat-growing countries has contributed to this position. Prices are enhanced by ‘traders’ latching on to theseconditions and — somewhat riskily — investing in the Futures.

One notices a vast increase in the autumn price of fertiliser andone wonders if this is not connected to cereal price increases.

Although livestock prices have held up well throughout the summer and autumn there is no doubt that due to the increasein cereal prices, animal feedstuffs will increase dramatically andconsequently put a strain on the livestock producers. I wonder ifwe are seeing an ‘up corn, down horn’ situation developing?

October is an important month for the lifting of the sugar beet & potato crops and good weather makes the operation a lot easier besides not damaging the soil structure with the heavymachines if conditions are wet. The British Sugar Corporation isexpecting a slightly above average sugar beet crop, although notas large as that in 2009/10.

The prospects for potatoes look fairly promising, especially thosegrown on water retentive soils and those with irrigation facilities.Yields are generally lower in this countryand in Europe; producers will be looking for better prices to cover a reduced tonnage area grown.

Local vegetable growers in the southof the county have experienced an ‘up and down’ season, at presentprocessors are looking for good quantities of vegetables for floretting and freezing.

However when visiting a local supermarket one is dismayedto see the amount of imported produce; beansfrom Kenya, asparagusfrom peru, cauliflowerfrom Spain... one onlywishes that more attention could be givenby shoppers to look forthat ‘little red tractor.’ n

Read Barry’s Farming Matters column each month only in Lincolnshire Pride.

Stock-Up onWinter Fuel atLincolnshire’sFirewood Fair

1,500 PEOPLE attended Lincolnshire’s second Firewood Fair on the Scrivelsby Estate,last month — an event that aimsto encourage people to burn firewood produced sustainablyfrom local woodlands.

“We want to provide the publicwith information about seasoning and types of firewoodas well as having a variety ofwood burning stoves and otherequipment on show.” says organiser David White.

“The idea was to create a sort of one-stop-shop for buying firewood and wood burningequipment.”

The event featured tree surgery, wood chipper and harvester demonstrations, woodburning cookers and stoves,woodland management tools andfeatured a firewood auction withfirewood, chips, pellets and briquettes, which rendered it theideal place to auction your fire-wood or stock up for the winter.

The event was sponsored by Jon Colley and was held in thehistoric deer park adjacent toScrivelsby Church.

14th October: Wildflower Walk in the Swiss AlpsAn illustrated talk at St Hugh’s Church Hall, Scunthorpe withthe Scunthorpe and Brigg area group, from 7.30pm. For more information see www.lincstrust.org.uk or call 01507 526667.

16th October: Apple DayFree event at Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve from 11am — Celebrate one of our favourite fruits. Taste a number of different apples and enjoy traditional apple recipes, get tips on growing apples and a lot more! 27th October: Feed the BirdsA special school holiday family event based at Freiston Centre forEnvironmental Education, at Freiston Shore. You will also spendtime in the hide at Freiston Shore with binoculars and telescopes,where an RSPB expert will show you the special birds of thereserve and explain their behaviour. Cost is £10 per person, including lunch and nest box kit. Call 01205 761007 for details.28th October: Bushcraft Club for ChildrenAt Tunman Wood, Thorpe-on-the-Hill, Lincoln — Hone yourbushcraft skills of tracking, finding natural foods and woodsmanship today. All tools and safety equipment supplied.For 8 – 16 year olds. Book in advance on 01522 696926.

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This month sees the completion of a pioneering Lincolnshire conservation scheme’s summer season.The results are in from Life on the Verge — whichmonitors and maintains roadside verges, keeping aneye on Lincolnshire’s native wildflower species, aswell as the butterflies and other species they support — and with such promising feedback, many are hoping the scheme will continue into 2011despite question marks over funding.

“Roadside verges might seem an unlikely candidate for conservation.” says the scheme’sMark Schofield. “Given the rutting, salt-spreading,year-round mowing and fly-tipping that can occuralong them.”

However, the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust schemehas found that the limestone grassland flankingour highways can play a significant role in savingthreatened wild flowers, 50 years after the firstRoadside Nature Reserves were created in the UK.Life on the Verge began early last year, mobilising

teams of volunteers to discover the richest roadsides and secure their management before it’s too late.

Roadside verges are especially important to areasof Lincolnshire with chalk or limestone soil. Often,they can hold up to 40 plant species per squaremetre. It’s the foundation for a kaleidoscope of song-birds, butterflies, small mammals and their predators.

In Lincolnshire, our limestone grassland has suffered the extinction of flowering plants to thetune of one species a year over the last century.Butterfly species are also under threat from theloss of natural wildflower species, with the loss ofthe Chalkhill Blue just one example. Little morethan 100ha/250acres of limestone grassland isthought to remain within the project’s 600 squaremile catchment area.

Roadside verges might seem unlikely candidates for potential conservation projects, but with databeing collected from a pioneeringLincolnshire project to survey andmaintain wildflower habitats, we can now review the results of theLincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s Life on the Verge project with its co-ordinator Mark Schofield...

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Mark moved to Lincolnshire in January 2009from his native Sussex having completed aMasters in Conservation to work on the project in 2009 and 2010. His aims were toaddress the decline of limestone grasslandverges and their associated species and tohelp raise local awareness of this threatened habitat.

However with over 1,300 miles of verge tosurvey between Lincoln and Stamford it wasa daunting task, so Mark came up with anovel idea.

“We wanted to involve volunteers — whichboth raises awareness of the project, andcreates a ‘workforce’ across the county.” hesays. “The response from local people hasbeen magnificent. Over two years we haverecruited over 115 survey volunteers whohave helped us cover almost 500km ofroads. Each volunteer reserves a section of verge to survey, and is emailed the necessary survey forms and maps. Ten freewildflower identification field trips were provided throughout the summer to trainbudding botonists. All they need to do thenis walk a 1km stretch at the right time andrecord what’s in flower.”

Last year nearly a quarter of verges surveyed contained enough species to warrant Local Wildlife Site designation. With two complete seasons, the end resultwill be a map of the verges deserving sympathetic management. That in turn willenable Wildlife Trusts across the UK and respective Highways authorities to target resources effectively.

Exciting results have emerged from the surveying project already, with two

north-south ‘corridors’ of high-scoring vergesthat link Lincoln with Stamford already beingcalled Wild Flower Ways.

The first star to emerge from the project isKing Street, which runs for eight miles alongthe course of a Roman road near Ancaster.

“King Street links three limestone grasslandSSSIs with five Roadside Nature Reservesand will form a ‘Climate Corridor’ with Clustered Bellflower, Pyramidal and Bee Orchid occuring along it.” says Mark. “Distribution of these increasingly rareplantsis threatened by invasive species, so restorative management is urgently required.Once sites such as these are designated asa Local Wildlife Site, Lincolnshire County Council can target them with the ongoingcare they need.”

In addition to discovering the most preciousstretches of verge, Mark also makes hay.The hay-making process more-or-less replicates the natural effect of primordialgrazing animals which wild grassland depended on in the past.

“The timing of the cut is important.” saysMark. “Traditionally hay was cut from themiddle of July onwards. However, a cut takenfrom as late as September allows most flowering species like Clustered Bellflower,

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Above: Mark enlists volunteers to find outmore about the county’s wildflower population,and conduct surveys.

With thanks to Rupert Paul and Adam Cormackof Natural World. For more information seewww.lifeontheverge.org.ukor contact the LincolnshireWildlife Trust on 01507526667.

Greater Knapweed and small Scabious topropagate by seed.”

Modern tractors with flail mowers are quickand cheap but flailing leaves a thatch of cuttings which obstructs the growth of all but the most vigorous plants.

Also, as cuttings rot down, they return nutrients down to the soil, increasing its fertility and allowing aggressive Nettle, CowParsley and Dock to smother less vigorouswild flowers. Fertilisers spread onto neighbouring land and can indirectly chokeverge wildflowers too.

To combat the problem, Mark carries out cutting in late summer with hay then baledand removed from the site. Ongoing hay cutsyear-on-year will reduce soil fertility which inturn helps to improve biodiversity, and ifhedgerow bases are cut less frequently theycan provide better cover for overwintering invertebrates and small mammals.

The hay recovered is by no means a wasteproduct and provides an excellent feed andbedding for livestock.

With the project funded by Natural England,The SITA Trust and Heritage Lottery Fund,The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust is hoping tosecure funding for similar work to continueinto the Wolds. However, with the project facilitating the practical management of Lincolnshire’s verges, surveying and management of many species of wildflowersas well as the species of birds, butterfliesand mammals which thrive on them, and providing education to raise awareness ofLincolnshire’s diverse wildflower population,many hope the project can continue, as does Mark himself.

“With the right management, grassland growing on limestone soils can be one of the most diverse habitats in the country anda riot of wild flower colour in spring and summer.” He says. n

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Jets, limousines, top businesspeople, celebrities and, of course, making money. It’s a lifestyle to which many young people casually aspire, but for determined 17-year oldJoseph Hayat, a life spent running a successful business may come sooner than most.

The headline feature here is that despite notbeing old enough to marry, drive or vote,Joseph has already begun operating his ownbusiness and not just any business, his ownairline.

The EntrepreneurJoseph was born in Peterborough in 1993,when the rest of us were watching JurassicPark at the cinema, when Ford was unveilingits Sierra replacement, the Mondeo, andwhen Prime Minister John Major launched his Back to Basics campaign to promote numeracy and literacy in schools. Moving to

Sleaford in 1998, Joseph established hiscomputer consultancy business, Zeal Wave, in February 2009, moving into dedicated officesin Wellingore in December 2009.

Having been elected to Youth Parliament inMarch 2010 — one of just 600 in the country — representing West Lindsey andNorth Kesteven, Joseph decided to sell hisshares in Zeal Wave, which is still trading underthe directorship of his then business partner.

With a long-standing interest in aviation andhaving taken flying lessons at Humberside International Airport, Joseph then turned hisinterest to the aviation industry, and set up

This month, we introduce a young entrepreneur — keen tohelp his business flourish — to a group of business advisors.Joseph Hayat is just 17 years old,but has already run two businesseswith his current enterprise, his own airline, really taking off! What advice can the county’s top business advisors offer?

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legs’ scheme —aircraft are never empty andare therefore funded by both inbound and the subsequent outbound flight — which reduces the cost of a charter by around half.

Business Advice Courtesy of Lincolnshire Pride’s ExpertsJoseph’s business has been trading for justone month at time of writing, and quicklyneeds to establish customers who will usethe company for regular charters.

To really kick-start his business, we selectedsome of Lincolnshire’s key businesspeople toprovide Joseph with some advice in the style ofTV’s Dragons’ Den. Along with Dragons SimonBeardsley of the Lincolnshire Chamber, JamesSewell of Wright Vigar, Caroline Cropley ofChattertons Solicitors and Rachel Martin ofPurple Angel Capital, we met at one ofJoseph’s hubs with a JetProp aircraft and Mercedes E-Class vehicle provided by Ben Kingof Style Arrival to grill the young entrepreneuron his business plans...

n Creating Business Plans and Seeking Investment… Advice from Rachel Martin, Purple Angel CapitalIt’s hard to put into words my initial thoughtswhen I was asked by Lincolnshire Pride to joina ‘Dragons' Den’ style line-up to meet with aseventeen year old entrepreneur with his ownairline… I seem to remember that my first reaction was that he was going to be somesort of precocious, spotty little ‘erbert withgrandiose ideas and no commercial awareness… how wrong can you be!

After spending only a matter of minutes talking to Joseph Hayat I realised that all thestereotypes regarding 17-year old boys andbusiness would have to be thrown out...Joseph really does re-write the book.

He is knowledgeable without being preten-tious, commercially aware in more spheresthan just his own and shows a knowledge ofthe world and life-skills far beyond his years.

From a business point of view it certainlyhelps that Joseph doesn’t look seventeen;well-dressed, well-groomed, you’d more likelyplace him in his early twenties — and his

conversation certainly doesn’t give away hisrelative youth and inexperience. Having hadthe chance to chat to Joseph there are a fewquestions we covered which I would like to respond to now.

Q. Do I need to have a business plan?A. Yes! Everyone with an idea that they wouldlike to take forward needs a business plan,but you need one more than others; youryouth and the novelty of your knowledge andability at such a young age will only take youso far. Serious businesspeople will only takeyour plans seriously if you can demonstratewhat you intend to do with solid, hard facts.

You will need to show that you can not onlyclearly articulate what you want but have thebusiness acumen to create the paperworkthat will get you in front of decision makersand be received favourably.

Q. Could I get Business Angel funding?A. I see no reason why one of our Angels wouldn’tbe willing to invest in you but I would ask whyyou wanted any funding in the first place. At the moment you are a pretty self-contained

The business has been trading for around a month, and has alreadyreceived great publicity... Joseph can provide bespoke air charter toany destination in the World for both corporate and private users...


HIAir, his international airline, which begantrading in August 2010.

The CompanyLaunching an airline seems a huge and perilous undertaking, but Joseph has a leanbusiness model in the sense that he uses external air operators and thus doesn’t needto run any aircraft himself — Joseph usesfreelance workers instead of employing staffand has access to executive vehicles via hischauffeur partner Style-Arrival

As such, the entrepreneur has just £100 overheads per month — remaining in the Zeal Wave offices for the duration of his tenancy— and no cash flow issues. Beginning hiscompany with just £200 of capital, and withthe average charter of £3,000, Joseph needs just over two flights a month to meet the VAT threshold of £70,000 and three flights amonth to turn over £100,000 a year.

The MarketJoseph can provide surprisingly cost-effectiveair travel, for business meetings to London,travel to major European Cities, and for corporate hospitality, with groups of up to five passengers most common.

Joseph can provide, for example, flights toRick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Newquay,flights to Turnbury in Ayrshire for golfingbreaks, shooting trips to Scotland, and business trips — one major UK retailer, for instance, recently enquired about a flight for aone day whistlestop visit to each of its Scot-tish branches. Charters tend to range from£2,500 to £6,000 and can include executivecar transfers and even private security.

Future PlansThe entrepreneur also plans to launch his own‘Jet Club,’ which addresses the shortcomingsof similar schemes offering flights with 24hours notice and guaranteed 25 hours of flying time using a network of aircraft for an initial outlay of around £100,000.

Joseph’s Aza Club scheme will instead createa pay-as-you-go air travel for members in orderto provide a 2.5% discount on all charters and take advantage of an industry-wide ‘empty

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Simon Beardsley, LincolnshireChamber of CommerceThe Chief Executive of Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce since July 2004,Simon heads up a team responsible forsupporting businesses across Lincolnshirewith general advice, representing their interests and networking opportunities.

James Sewell, Wright VigarPan-Lincolnshire business advisors and accountants, Wright Vigar can assist witheverything from writing a business plan tothorny tax issues and bookkeeping. JamesSewell is a qualified Chartered Accountantand Tax Adviser and has been with WrightVigar since 2007. Since joining his dedication to clients and his hard workingethos has allowed him to quickly progressfrom Business Services Manager to OfficeDirector and his latest appointment as afull Board Director.

Caroline Cropley, Chattertons SolicitorsOne of Lincolnshire’s largest law firms, established over 200 years, Caroline Cropley is one of Chattertons’ BusinessServices Team, which deals with startupcompanies, and specialises in offering advice relating to contract law, terms & conditions and commercial disputes, aswell as employment law.

Rachel Martin, Purple Angel CapitalAs Lincolnshire’s only ‘Dragon’ per se —pairing good investment ideas with herhuge pool of investors — Business AngelRachel can develop products and businessideas and help to fund their development,gaining significant returns for her investors. n

n Commercial Liability and International Law… Advice from Caroline Cropley, Chattertons SolicitorsWhen I heard about this feature I was instantly intrigued and wanted to find outmore. Joseph’s profile sounds more like theplot of a Hollywood movie, than the profile ofan average 17 year old. When I met Josephhowever, I was instantly struck by howgrounded, confidently assured and professional he was, attributes that are essential to any successful businessperson.

As a corporate commercial solicitor, I am always interested to hear real-life stories ofbusinesses; What makes them work? Whatdrives the people behind the business? Whatare the stresses and strains of the business?

Knowledge of this kind is crucial to enable meto give my clients the best advice possible. Withthis in mind, I am delighted to advise Joseph.

Q. Am I liable for different legislation in different countries?A. As your aircrafts will be landing in many avaried country, it’s vital that the terms and

business with no need for any additional inputthat I can think of but I know that you reallywant to ask if you could buy your own aeroplanes... my answer would be a resounding‘no.’ At this stage you’re better off buying inthe services you need and letting the owners take responsibility for maintenance,depreciation of assets and capital tie-up. Angels have money but they are a shrewd lotand won’t fund such large capital purchaseswithout a very good reason. When you havesucceeded and built your own airline networkand you have the money burning a hole inyour back pocket, then you can go and buy asmany aeroplanes as you like!

Q. They say its lonely at the top… what do I do if I need help?A. Just ask! There are plenty of us out herewilling to take your questions and help youthrough. You are certainly not alone and if wedon’t know the answer we can usually findsomeone who can help you. When we met upyou were surrounded by some pretty good‘Dragons’ so I’m sure between us we will beable to come up with what you need.

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conditions clearly state that the contract is tobe governed by the law of England and Wales.

By doing this, you’ll ensure that any court action, arising from your contract with eitheryour customers or your suppliers, will be dealtwith in the English Courts and will be subjectto English legislation. This will help to save agreat deal of legal costs and managementtime, should there ever be a dispute.

It’s important to note that the aviation lawsapplicable to the destination airport must beadhered to upon arrival, customers must bemade fully aware of this.

Q. As I’m chartering the flights, rather thanowning the aircraft, am I liable for workcarried out by — or problems arising from— the supplier of the aircraft?A. Currently, you are without a set of writtenterms and conditions as the business hasjust started. This does not mean, however,that no contract exists. In a case where thereis no written contract, a verbal contract mayexist. I would always advise clients, beforethey start trading, to ensure that they have agood set of terms and conditions drawn-up.

In Joseph’s case, two sets of terms and conditions are required. One which will governthe relationship between his business and thecustomers, and one which will govern his relationship between his business and thesuppliers of the aircraft. The primary purposeof the terms and conditions should be to ensure that Joseph limits his liability, so faras is permitted by law and, where it isnot possible to limit his liability, thatthis liability is transferred to thesuppliers, so far as is possible.

As a more general point, Iwould emphasise the importance of the creation ofa ‘brand.’ In a business suchas this, quality and image arevitally important. You need tobolster this by creating a strongbrand through the use, for example, of a distinctive colour anda carefully thought-out logo.

Over time, with the continued provision of high standards of service and customer care,customers will grow to associate the brandwith quality, which will give Joseph’s businessa strong position in the marketplace. Of course, it will become commercially imperative to ensure that any such brand isproperly and legally protected.

n Networking for Success and Targeting Your Market… Advice from Simon Beardsley, Lincolnshire ChamberSome may say these are challenging times to start a new business, but following the old adage, ‘opportunity often comes from adversity.’

I was delighted to witness the clear drive, passion and enthusiasm shown by this young entrepreneur. Joseph is looking to move into

a marketplace that will still be very challenging as potential business

clients are generally cautiousabout expenditure, and thelevel of income generated by businesses clients may notallow for some of the moreextravagant rewards thathave been given to staff inthe past.

He has, though, focused onthe part of the market where he

has seen a niche, and where hecan be integral in the

development of the end product. Joseph willundoubtedly come up against a wide range ofchallenges which will be brand new and ofvarying magnitude. How he copes with thesewill be key, and whilst drive and dynamism will help to overcome some issues,access to experience can also be invaluableto support, challenge and potentially to avoidcostly mistakes.

Q. What’s the most effective way of reaching my intended customers and gaining support?A. Active networking and participation in network partnerships can help you meet people and build mutually beneficial businessrelationships. For a start-up business, usingthe mass media to spread a message canoften be untargeted and costly, therefore networking can provide a lifeline for supportas well as new business generation.

Networking has a range of benefits to all sortsof businesses and that will continue to develop over time. They include raising yourbusiness profile by ‘getting your face — andthe brand — known’ and being an active net-working partner, generating business contactssuch as customers, suppliers and partners,establishing overseas partnerships, comparingand discussing issues of common interest; forexample legal and regulatory developments.

Q. Should I consider a mentor…?A. A mentor can also provide that ‘wise head’to turn to. They are people you turn to whenyou need a sounding board or are unsureabout the direction to take and often includefriends, family, solicitors and accountants;people you know and trust. However, sometimes it’s good to get a fresh perspectiveon your business related issues and there areprofessionals who can help with this. Mentoring will help you to focus on the longer


With Thanks To: Joseph Hayat of HIAir Hayat International Airways — www.hiair.co.uk, Style Arrival Executive Travel — 0845 230 7230 www.style-arrival.co.uk, and to Gerald Cooper & Mr Turley and Wickenby Air field.

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term needs for you and your business andgive you the opportunity to evaluate and address your development needs. It can provide an opportunity to unlock creativity tosolve problems and explore options to improve performance and grow your business.

n Taxation and Accounting… Advice from James Sewell, Wright VigarJoseph comes across exceptionally well andhis entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm willmean that he has potential to be very successful in business. He has chosen a difficult industry to enter — just ask RichardBranson — and the types of market thatJoseph is trying to reach will make it a challenge for any successful entrepreneur,never mind a 17-year old A-Level student.

Firstly, there are various accounting and taxation considerations that you should beaware of to give your venture every chance ofsuccess. It’s really important to consider themost appropriate trading vehicle for the business — the relevant two in these circumstances are sole trader or limited company — there are various subtle differences between the two from a taxationand commercial viewpoint, and I’d suggestthis venture and your circumstances lendthemselves to trading via a limited company.

It’s important to explore the VAT treatment ofthe supplies that the business is making too.VAT was introduced as a ‘simple tax’, but it

has evolved into a very complicated one, andyou need to be aware of how VAT interactswith the supplies — sales — your business ismaking. The VAT treatment depends on howthe business supplies are organised; destination of flights, number of passengersetc. This is something that needs addressing immediately, as VAT registration can be donevoluntarily or compulsory based on turnoverthresholds of VAT-able supplies.

Q. What business records should I keep as I begin trading?A. Keeping neat and up-to- date records is vitalfor all businesses. Having accurate managementinformation will allow you to make informedbusiness decisions on the information available.It will also assist you in completing your yearend accounts and tax returns quickly to giveyou the most possible time to be aware of liabilities as they fall due. It also has the advantages of assisting with credit ratings,which can be important for new businessesseeking finance — banks have more confidencein businesses with accurate bookkeeping —and avoiding late filing penalties.

Q. How and when will cash flow and profitability issues affect me?A. Business planning is important here; yourbusiness model is attractive for cash flow because customers pay up front, but it’s important, when budgeting, to factor in allcosts; professional fees, insurance, salescommissions, wages etc.

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Your age means that your living expenses areminimal, but you should prepare a plan thatlooks to support a living as soon as possible. Market research will assist inreaching sales forecasts, and help with pricing and the overhead cost may be forecast with a greater degree of certainty.The business plan should also be a workingdocument, it should be regularly referred toin order to review progress and evaluate performance. n

Chattertons Solicitors — Offering acomplete legal service and independ-ent financial advice for you and yourbusiness.Telephone: 01522 814 600.Web: www.chattertons.com.Purple Angel Capital — Business Development and Investment Consultancy.Telephone: 07761 276615.Email: [email protected] Chamber of Commerce— Independent business support, net-working & representation organisation.Telephone: 01522 523333.Web: www.lincs-chamber.co.uk.Wright Vigar — Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors.Telephone: 01522 531341.Web: www.wrightvigar.co.uk.With Thanks To: Joseph Hayat of HIAir Hayat International Airways — www.hiair.co.uk, Style Arrival Executive Travel — 0845 230 7230 www.style-arrival.co.uk, and to Gerald Cooper & Mr Turley and Wickenby Air field.


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tions but the business angel concedes that any idea couldtake off as long as it proves to have merit to investors.

Desirable, Viable, Achievable“I see around 20 really good ideas each week.” says Rachel.“But to really take off, they need to be original; a new product or a new take on an existing idea. They also need to be instantly desirable, or ‘sexy’ to their intended market.They should also remain commercially viable and technicallyachievable, but we assess that as we go along and providestage-by-stage analysis of progress with full reporting tomake sure the development of an idea remains on-track.”

Information for InvestorsTypical investments last between two and five years, withinvestments of between £5,000 and £50,000 the mostcommon although larger sums are also regularly invested.

Rachel said “I believe that the time has gone whereby suchinvestments were the province only of the super rich. Everyone who can be considered a Sophisticated Investorshould be able to invest in such ventures.” Indeed AnthonyClarke, Chairman of the British Business Angels Associationsaid ‘...investment in small to medium sized enterprisescan bring attractive returns demonstrating the importanceof Angel Investing as a key asset class’ and one whichRachel believes has been ignored for long enough.

Based in Sleaford, Rachel has previously worked withBusiness Angels and investors across the UK, but is looking for more ideas closer to home.

“Investors and those with great ideas should get intouch.. it could be the most important phone call you evermake!” says Rachel. n

Great ideas aren’t as rare as you’d think. In fact, businesswoman Rachel Martin sees them all the time,and helps to realise entrepreneurs’ dreams.

Think of her as a much nicer version of TV’s Dragons Den investors — with the emphasis on developing ideas ratherthan criticising them, and with a huge pool of investors inher contact book she is in the enviable position of beingable not only to help entrepreneurs but to help investorsrealise above average returns on their money.

“It’s known in the industry as being a Business Angel.”says Rachel. “Venture Capitalists typically invest morethan £1m, but there are more modest business ideas outthere requiring smaller amounts of capital, typically under£500,000 and, likewise, more modest investors unable orunwilling to fund entire ventures on their own. That’swhere we come in.”

Do you have a great idea?Purple Angel Capital, Rachel’s Business Development andInvestment Consultancy, guides entrepreneurs through theprocess of developing their ideas to the stage where theybecome viable for inward investment by Business Angelsand then provides opportunities for Angels and entrepreneurs to meet and discuss requirements.Rachel said; “There is no guarantee that the Angels willlike the product or want to invest in it but by providing thechance for the two sides to meet we seriously enhance the entrepreneur’s chances of meeting the right backer.”

Getting funding for a project is widely considered to be themost difficult part of the project and by taking advantageof the service Rachel offers, entrepreneurs can materiallyenhance their chances of getting that funding.Initially Rachel and her team go through all the necessarypaperwork and advise on the way forward. This could include patenting or copyrighting the idea, creating a business plan, conducting research to develop the idea or enlisting experts in relevant fields to develop the idea.

Typical examples of Rachel’s entrepreneurs’ work includesinventions, both for consumer or business, and IT innova-

For anyone with a great idea, Sleaford woman Rachel Martin is a dream come true. Rachelcan help would-be entrepreneurs create a business plan, develop their idea, then — with ahuge pool of investors at her disposal — give that idea the necessary funding to get thebusiness, invention or product off the ground. If you’re looking to invest in great ideas orhave an idea of your own, this could be the most important article you ever read...

Rachel Martin’s Purple Angel Capital is based at 8 CloverHouse on Boston Road, Sleaford. Whether you’re lookingto invest or you have a great idea, in the first instance callRachel for an informal chat on 07761 276615 or [email protected] for more information.

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When was the last time you visited the dentist? If the answer is ‘not recently’ and thereason is that, next to jumping out of a planewithout a parachute, going to the dentist isrunning a close second in the fear factorstakes, you may need to have a rethink!

They say things aren’t what they used to be and when it comes to visiting the dentistthat’s certainly true — particularly if the practice you’re visiting is The Forum DentalStudio. This month, Dr Keith Jackson and theForum team release two new DVDs designedto reassure would-be patients that a visit tothe dentist is no longer something to fear.

An Ethos of CareFounder Keith opened thenewly build state of the artpractice he designed him-self in 2008. Since then,the team and services onoffer have continued toevolve, bringing the bestof care and 21st century dentistry to the region.

Top of the agenda – in its design and ethos - was makingsure that visitors to The Forum receive the best treatment available in purpose built, comforting surroundings. A pleasing combination of dental care and skill with a designer look interior!

So where does a fear of the dentist comefrom — as it’s hardly a new phenomena? For the last nine millennia some form ofdentistry – albeit primitive in the early days -has been carried out.

From tooth-pullers at public fairs to the development of dentures – made with on occasion such exotic materials as hippopotamus ivory - dentistry still has forsome people a hint of the medieval andmacabre about it.

However in reality huge improvements in approaches to dental care and the alleviationof pain from procedures have been madeand those advances can be clearly seen and experienced at The Forum.

A Stress Free, Pain Free Experience“At The Forum our patients’ comfort and

ease is the most important thing tous and although dentistry is

part of our team’s lifeevery day, we never forget

that for many people itisn’t — and it may havetaken some courage tocome and see us.” saysKeith.

“I find it sad that some people put off having vital

treatment and enjoying regular, essential care because of these

unfounded fears.”

Alternatives“As well as the reassurance of the pain-freedentistry we strive for here the technique ofconscious sedation — combined with patience and understanding — may be theanswer.” he says.

‘Conscious sedation’ is an effective methodof reducing patient anxiety during treatment.Sedation consists of drugs delivered either

Dentists at Gainsborough’s The Forum were so keen to provethat a visit to their state of the art practice can be pain-freeand stress-free they went on camera to prove it, with two new DVDs, designed to reassure nervous would-be patients...

iThe Forum, DentalPractice, GainsboroughThe Practice: £1.2m Forum practiceopened in February 2008. Offers invisible braces (Invisalign), dentalimplants, orthodontics, teeth whitening, cosmetic dentistry including crowns & veneers and regular hygienist check-ups.

The DVD: Two new DVDs aimed at de-mystifying the dentist and alleviating fear — it can be viewedfrom the comfort of your own home!The DVDs introduce the practice, people and techniques used.

Find Out More: The Forum Practice,Vanessa Drive, Gainsborough, DN21 2UQ. Tel: 01427 615117.Web: www.theforumpractice.com.

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DENTISTS ON DVD STAFF AT THE FORUM WERE SO KEEN TO PROVE THEY CAN PROVIDE PAIN-FREE, STRESS-FREE TREATMENT IN THEIR AMAZING PRACTICE, THEY INVITED THE CAMERAS IN SO PATIENTSCOULD SEE FOR THEMSELVES...!

intravenously or orally, in order to dull sensory reactions and nervous sensationswithout any actual loss of consciousness;those undergoing treatment remain awakeand able to participate in the process.

“The proof of the pudding is that patientswho were very nervous now return — notonly for regular dental check ups — butsome have also opted for extra dental procedures, including cosmetic dentistry.”

The Forum and its team are currently starring in their own film they hope mightalso help nervous patients.

It introduces the practice, its team and services to enable potential patients to visit the practice without actually steppingthrough the door! n

For many people it was just another Saturday. Forthe team at The Forum it was lights, camera, actionand a question of ‘how do you look natural doingwhat you do naturally, but with a cameraman andproducer in front of you?’ The staff room becamethe green room and the ‘actors’ waited for their cue.

Luckily staff were in the safe hands of the awardwinning team from Fern Creative Media and at theend of a fun but exhausting day — with a few outtakes on the way. “We felt we’d done our best.”says Keith. “We just hope everyone enjoys the DVD as much as we enjoyed making it!

Called ‘Welcome to the Forum’ the DVD is being launched this month on The Forum’swebsite and in an offer available this monththe first 100 Lincolnshire Pride readers whocall the practice to request a FREE copy of theDVD will have one delivered FREE of charge.

Dr Keith JacksonBDS FDS RCS is thestar of the the newDVDs which aim todemystify the dentist!


I have always agreed that the best things thingsin life come in small packages... particularly antique and retro jewellery which make a memorable gift to be treasured for a lifetime.

Celebrity StyleVintage and antique jewellery offers a refreshing change from the staple high-streetfare. It’s enjoying a new vogue right now bothfor its fashion credentials, especially amongthe young, who are influenced by the likes ofAmy Winehouse, Lily Allen, Paloma Faith, and Pixie Lott.

Green CredentialsVintage jewellery also enjoys excellent green credentials, another reason it is popular withthe younger generation. It requires no new raw materialsor energy for its production, and exudes the irresistible glamourof a bygone era.

Ages and StyleAntique jewellery is generally anythingfrom before the 1920s. This includes Georgian, Romantic, Early, Middle and Late Victorian, and Belle Epoque/Arte Nouveau. The term Estate Jewellery is used to describepreviously owned products; antique, retro, vintage, or nearly new. Vintage Jewellery usually refers to jewellery from the 1920s tothe 1970s. Art Nouveau or Arts and Crafts jewellery was often handmade by artisans

from materials of an intrinsically low value and typically includes hammered silver,enamel, Turquoise Matrix, Mother-of-Pearl,Moonstone, Amethyst and Horn.

Art Deco Jewellery from circa 1900 to 1950typically used precious materials: Platinum andDiamonds. It is still considered ‘modern’ instyle, with abstract, linear, elegant forms.

Buying GuideBuy from reputable dealers and specialists ina particular period or style. If you’re

interested in a specific age, conductsome research and ensure you’re

able to identify the most popular designers from the era.

Also, learn to tell real from fake — minute air bubbles in‘stones’ indicate coloured glassrather than precious stones, forexample, and in the 1940s a

shortage of base metals meant sterling silver was an often-used

substitute for the ‘real thing.’

Antique jewellery is difficult to repair, sowear it with more care than new jewellery, and

use special jewellery cleaning cloths and glasscleaner to remove dirt. Store separately in your jewellery box to prevent scratches.

Finally, shop around. So many of the county’s independent retailers have a wealthof beautiful jewellery... you never know whatyou’ll find! n

From antique jewellery of the 1700s and 1800s, to art deco & art nouveaustyle and retro fashions from the 1950s and 60s... here, Lincolnshire freelance journalist and antiques enthusiast Valerie Richards says thatwhether you favour age or beauty, there is a wealth of stunning retro styles to be found in the county's antiques shops...

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Wedding Albumof Kyleigh Russell & Andy Dudley

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This month’s bride and groom really do like to be beside the seaside: a meeting in Skegness and a romantic beach proposal on a coastal walk in Sutton-on-Sea

preceded a beautiful summer wedding followed by a lakeside honeymoon in Ireland...

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When and how did you meet? I was first introduced to Andy in July 2007, it was in the famous seaside resort of Skegness, and I was a little merry. Somewhat prematurely, I told him that he had a lovelysmile and that he was gorgeous... he seemed quite shy or perhaps a little embarrassed, which attracted me to him even more!

We met several times among friends beforeAndy finally plucked up the courage to askme out on a date… on 23rd August. Hepicked me up, we went to Sutton-on-Sea forfish and chips and we got on really well. Iknew that I really liked him as he was verysweet; after our meal we went for a walkalong the sea front and that’s when we hadour first kiss. Just two months later, Andyasked me to move in with him, and the restis history.

When in the relationship did he ‘pop the question’?It was around 16 months later that Andy tookme back to Sutton-on-Sea, where we went fora walk along the sea front and that’s whenAndy went down on one knee and asked meto marry him — right where we had our veryfirst kiss together — of course I said ‘yes!’We were so excited, we thought it would onlybe right to celebrate in the same style as ourfirst date… over fish and chips!

What were the first things you decided on?The first thing we decided on was the date.We must have booked the registrar two

weeks after the proposal, followed shortly byour venue. We both wanted to get marriedand have the evening reception all at thesame place, and Boston West golf club wasperfect. We also decided we wanted onlyclose friends and family at the ceremony anda large party afterwards!

Any differing ideas about how your big dayshould be or things you both wanted to dodifferently?There were just a few things on which Andyand I differed. Personally, I didn’t think weneeded a four-tier wedding cake, but as Andyis a big lover of cake, he got his own way! On the other hand I wanted tall vases offlowers as a centrepiece on the table duringthe wedding breakfast; Andy didn’t think weneeded to, but I managed to convince him itwould look amazing, and as it turned out Iwas right! Having looked back we don’t regret any of the decisions that we madeduring the planning of our wedding; we hadan amazing day, the whole 18 months ofhard work were very much worth it.

How did it feel walking down the aisle?Walking down the aisle to Eva Cassidy’sSongbird, I was so nervous; I decided to sendmy stunning bridesmaids first, then I followedshortly after. My father gave me away and,looking so smart I felt so proud, it was quiteemotional walking down the aisle, and when Ireached Andy, my heart really began to beatquickly. Standing next to Andy I just rememberthinking, ‘I’m so pleased to be getting

iBride’s name: Kyleigh Russell.Groom’s name: Andy Dudley.Ceremony held at: Boston West Golf Club, Hubberts Bridge.Reception held at: Boston West Golf Club, Hubberts Bridge.Best Man: Dan Payne.Bridesmaids: Joanne Gostelow,Zoie Wilkinson, Charlotte Aiken,Alice Tong, Josephine Truepenny.Bride’s Parents: Jennifer and Graham Russell.Groom’s Parents: Sandy and Desmond Dudley.


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married to you…’ He looked amazing and hisface was glowing. As soon as I started totake my vows, I was no longer nervous andthe ceremony seemed to go so quickly.

Who did you choose for attendants? My maid of honour was my sister Joanne — I was maid of honour at her wedding — andin addition to being my sister, she’s my bestfriend, too. As my bridesmaids I chose Zoie,as we used to work together and have remained good friends since. Charlotte, Alice and Josephine, are friends I metthrough Andy when he used to be a part of the Young Farmers, and finally, my twoadorable nieces, Hannah and Sophie wereabsolutely beautiful.

Andy’s best man was Dan who has beenfriends with Andy for over ten years andthere couldn’t have been a better man. Wealso had two ushers; my brother James andZoie’s husband, our good friend, Julian.

Where was the Reception held?The reception was also held at the BostonWest Golf Club. Andy and I thought it was a

good idea to just have the whole day there so guests could easily entertain themselves at the bar while photographswere being taken.

The grounds were so beautiful for photosand the owner of the club has a stately homewith surrounding gardens in which couplescan have their photos taken. It really did lookstunning on the photographs; we were bothvery pleased with the venue and wouldrecommend it to anyone.

Anything funny or particularly memorablehappen, highlights of speeches, specialthings you said to each other etc.On the morning of our wedding, Andy surprised me with a beautiful charmed watch I’d had my eye on for ages.

I bought Andy some Versace for Men fragrance to wear for the wedding and hidit in his wedding shoe! Everytime he wearsit, I’m reminded of our special day!

The main highlight for me was seeing thelook on Andy’s face as I walked down theaisle. It was very emotional and as I was

Images: David Hart Photography,Boston; 01205 723 198.

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standing beside him, he whispered “Darling,you look absolutely stunning!” It just mademe so happy!

Did you have a honeymoon?We married on Saturday, and on Monday wetook the ferry over to Ireland. I had neverbeen to Ireland before and had alwayswanted to visit.

We were seeking somewhere along thecoast, so we went to County Wicklow, alsoknown as the Garden of Ireland, to a verybeautiful and picturesque place called Blessington Lakes.

Any friends or family you would like toThank or recognise?We would like to thank both sets of parentsfor all their love and support — not just forthe wedding, but over the years — you’vedone a brilliant job raising us, and havemade us the people we are today. We loveyou both very much.

I’d particularly like to thank my mother for thewonderful speech about myself and Andy — Iknow it’s traditional for the father of the brideto make the speech, but I love my dad dearlyand I know he isn’t a man of many words, sowe thought we’d break from tradition and letmy mother have a go — it was lovely!

Thankyou also to all the bridesmaids, particularly Zoie for keeping me in check andhelping me with my ‘emergency favour box

disaster’ and to Julian for letting us use yourcar for the day!

Anyone you would like to recommend?We were impressed with all of the supplierswho took part in our special day — all withsuch enthusiasm and good will — we wouldparticularly like to thank Boston West GolfClub, who couldn’t do enough for us and ourflorist, Kerry from The Flower Shop in Kirtonfor her beautiful flowers!

The DJ we hired, Fantasy Sounds kept theparty going and played some great songs tokeep everybody dancing.

Our photographer David Hart was very talented and proved to be money well spent,whilst our videographer Harold Houldershawof Highlights Videos created an amazing wedding video; without this I wouldn’t haveseen everything else that went on during theday and we now have a lovely keep sake toplay back again and again.

How are you finding married life?We had a fantastic wedding day... everythingwent better than expected. I married my bestfriend and the one person I wouldn’t want tobe without, so married life for me is everything I wanted it to be.

I’m looking forward to spending many more happy years with Andy and growing old together! n

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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

Amanda Cope and Gavin Widdison were married recently at Stow Church. The couple went on to enjoy a honeymoon in Singapore and Thailand.

Photographer: R A Davey Photographic, Lincoln01522 539026, www.radaveyphotographic.co.uk

Julie Needham and Jim Story held their recent wedding at Thornton Church.

A reception followed afterwards at the Petwood Hotel.

Photographer: Aurora Studio, Market Rasen01673 844519, www.aurorastudio.co.uk

Gemma Simpson and Darren Clarke recently married at The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa.

A honeymoon in St Lucia and Antigua followed.

Photographer: Conners Ltd, Louth01507 602562, www.connersltd.com

Sonia Simpson and Ian Court recently held their wedding & reception at Boston West Golf Club.Dublin and California were the destination for their honeymoon.

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Nicola Hamlet and James Davies married recently at St Botolphs Church, Boston.A reception at Boston West Golf Centre followed.

Photographer: Jennie Wilson Photography, Boston01205 761722

Mary Bridge and Craig Smith were recently married at The Olde Barn Hotel, Marston.

Their bridesmaid was Megan Lily Bridge.

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The traditional, transformed. Ewerby’s Finch HattonArms has recently enjoyed a revamp, with a newteam in the kitchen and at front of house, newdécor, and — this month — fresh menus that aredesigned to capitalise on the best that Lincolnshirehas to offer.

It’s an energetic transformation that is attributableto John Hilton, the venue’s new executive chef anda dedicated beyond his years 22 year old for whomthe phrase ‘fresh blood’ was practically invented.“I was approached by the pub’s owner, John Priestley, earlier in 2010.” Says John Hilton. “I’d worked for him before and had great respect for him. I had planned to travel but this was an opportunity that was too good to miss.”

John readily acknowledges that few 22 year oldchefs are fortunate enough to have their own venue

This month a traditional country pub near Sleaford is returned to lifeunder new leadership with the recentrelaunch already proving highly successful. A series of new menusunveiled exclusively to LincolnshirePride by executive chef John Hiltonwill provide quality and value in a traditional inn, as well as quality à la carte dining in the county...

The Finch Hatton Arms has beenopened since July, and has alreadybeen warmly received by diners keen to try out the refurbished venue...

Words & Images: Rob Davis.

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which, for intents and purposes, is what the youngchef has had since the venue reopened on 1st July2010.

Having been closed for three months prior to its relaunch, great effort was made to transform whatwas a somewhat tired venue. The venue wasstripped, redecorated and deep cleaned before anew kitchen was installed, the dining room was givena revamp and a new fleet of crockery and cutlerywas used to present a brand new à la carte menu.

This month, additional menus will be unveiled providing Early Bird dining and a Ladies’ Lunchmenu to increase the venue’s flexibility even further. Already the 110 capacity restaurant features two dining rooms, spacious bar and a fullhouse on Saturday nights, but the new menus aredesigned to allow customers to experience therestaurant throughout the week too.

“We’ve been really pleased with the response sofar.” Says John. “But we’ve been lucky as well, having so many great customers, particularly in thevillage, who all want to see us succeed. The localsare fantastic, and we’re keen to make sure thevenue becomes a place they can enjoy visiting.”

First impressions of the venue are favourable, following a relaunch, with the building — constructed in Ancaster stone in the late 1800sand featuring mullion windows and leaded windows— originally designed to serve as the Haverholmeestate’s hunting lodge.

A pub since the 1940s, the relaunch has yielded aninterior revamp designed to make the most of thebuilding’s low ceilings and beams. This underwritesthe Finch Hatton Arms’s underlying vocation as afriendly local pub with adjacent restaurant offeringquality pub restaurant food rather than expensiveand fussy dining.

It’s a cosy, warm and intimate environment that, despite neat grounds and terrace, more suits autumn and winter dining with real fires, real aleand traditional farming ephemera on the walls.

This autumn, John’s new à la carte menu includeseight starters and main courses each, and eighthome made desserts. To accompany, 18 bins ofwine comprising six reds and whites as well as roséand champagnes allow patrons to while away coolweathers and increasingly dull nights with a reasonably priced drop.

Menus change every six weeks or so to allow forthe implementation of seasonal ingredients, and atthe time of our visit, a Chicken Liver Parfait withRed Onion Marmalade, Pan Seared Scallops withCarrot & Ginger Purée and Oak Smoked ScottishSalmon with Toasted Granary Bread all feature as starters, alongside a traditional Soup of the Day option.

Continuing the hearty and traditional approach to dining, both fillet and rib steaks are availablealongside Award Winning Lincolnshire Bangers and Mash, Beef, Ale & Chantany Carrot Pie, Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Leek Mash andLamb Shank with Dauphinoise Potatoes. Side orders include buttered vegetables, hand-cut chips,Dauphinoise potatoes and mixed leaf salad.

Desserts, all home made, naturally, are equally traditional, with Sticky Ginger Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Clotted Cream, Bread and Butter Pudding and Crème Brulée, with a Lincolnshire cheese board option too.

The new menus are based on a traditional tabled’hôte dining style and feature cut-down, lesslabour intensive versions of the restaurant’s à lacarte dishes. These will be offered as Early Birdspecials with concessionary of prices from £11.75and £15.75 for two and three courses respectively,and as Ladies Who Lunch specials on selecteddates throughout the month.

In addition to the main menus, the Finch Hattonalso provides a five special dishes including, onour visit, Breast of Gressingham Duck with BramleyApple & Cider Compote, and Roasted Fillet of Beefwith Chorizo and Red Onion Mash.

Previous: Sea Bass with Scallops and Crushed Summer Peas. Main: Late SummerPavlova.

The restaurant offers traditional pub dining with à la carte dining optionsand new menus this month for early dining and lunching ladies. Inside, the traditional establishment is warm, welcoming and comfortable...


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Undoubtedly, the venue’s refurbishment has beenmore than merely skin deep. New menus, a newexecutive chef and a renewed determination on thepart of John and his team to create a traditional,friendly venue have all breathed new life into a previously tired venue.

“We’ve had some great feedback really.” saysJohn. “Already we have had plenty of interest andbookings are healthy in the week as well as at theweekend. We’re hoping more people get to knowus in the months ahead, and we’re looking forwardto lighting the fires at Christmas and welcomingcustomers in for our first season.”

Thanks to John and his team, with an old venue enjoying a new life, and with traditional pub fayreback on the menu, the suitably autumnal Finch Hatton Arms is a deserved recommendation for Autumn dining this month. n

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The Finch Hatton Arms, Ewerby, near SleafordCuisine: English pub-restaurant food featuring traditional dishes createdfrom local ingredients.

Environment: Recently refurbished with new kitchen and new management.Built in late 1800s, the building was a hunting lodge for the Haverholme estate.

Menus: Changed every six weeks; à la carte dining with eight starters, main courses and desserts. Ladies Lunch and Early Bird menus from 6.00-7.30pm, £11.75 - £15.75 for two or three courses respectively.

Don’t Miss: This month sees the two new menus launching, offering concessionary dining for groups of ladies and for midweek diners.

Prices: À la carte starters £5.75-£7.25. Main courses from £7.95-£12.50,desserts around £4.75.

Contact Details: The Finch Hatton Arms, 43 Main Street, Ewerby, Sleaford,Lincolnshire NG34 9PH. For more information call 01529 460 363 or seewww.thefinchhattonarms.com.


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Sumptuous, luxurious, indulgent... this monthwe ask the county’schefs to offer their suggestions for decadent winter puddings with richchocolate or zesty fruitflavours and stylish presentation...


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Main: Rhubarb with Cherry Sorbet, Tuille Cannelloni and Sugar Basket at Kenwick Park Hotel, Louth. 1: Rhubarb and Custard Cheesecake with Gin-ger Nut Base and Rhubarb Compote at the Boathouse, Farndon. 2: Chilled Lemon Soufflé with Spun Sugar at the Admiral Rodney, Horncastle. 3:Warm Triple Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce and Clotted Cream. 4: Chocolate Brownie Pudding at Ealand Gate, North Lincolnshire. 5: Vanilla Créme Brulée served with Chocolate Chip Cookie. 6: Chocolate Tart with Orange Sorbet at Hambleton Hall, Rutland.

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7: Chocolate Delice with Sesame Seed Ice Cream and Salted Caramel at the Lincoln Hotel. 8: Walnut and Date pudding with Dennetts Ice Cream at the Mill, Boston. 9: Créme Brulée at the Tally Ho, Aswarby. 10: Assiette of Rhubarb: Sorbet, Créme Brulée and Trifle at Washingborough Hall Hotel, Lincoln. 11: Clottie Pudding and Caledonian Cream at TheTollemache Arms, Buckminster. 12: Praline and Chocolate Feuilletine with Vanilla Ice Creamat Winteringham Fields. n

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John ClarkChef Patron at The Queen’s Head, Kirkby la Thorpe, SleafordHow did your career begin?I was born in Epworth, and my fatherwas a gamekeeper so from an early ageI came to appreciate local produce andquality ingredients. I was educated atNorth Lindsey College and studied towards my HND in Grimsby.

The majority of my training after my studies took place in the three-Michelin-star Lameloise in Chagny.

What represents your ‘Food Heaven’and what is your personal ‘Food Hell’?

I think when a chef is passionate andskilled there are few dishes they can dislike. I love most dishes and most ingredients, but I especially love Seared Foie Gras and Brioche.

I think my one and only dislike is hare —its flavour and texture and smell — but Ithink that’s probably a throwback frommy childhood when we had it so often.

What’s the secret behind creating a really great dining experience?

Food doesn’t have to be pretentious orcomplicated... it just has to be madewith care and from quality ingredients. I love Lincolnshire’s local ingredientsand local produce.

Is there life beyond the kitchen?

There’s life beyond the kitchen... but it’snot as exciting as life in the kitchen.Being a chef is brilliant; it’s fair to say I live to entertain and satisfy my customers and to make sure they enjoya great dining experience! n

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Few people would believe that the deliciouslooking lemon and almond cake pictured opposite was ‘grown’ in the vivid yellow fieldswhich can be seen across Lincolnshire.With its conventional fats replaced withrapeseed oil, it’s homegrown, and considerably healthier than a cake that’s produced with butter or margarine.

The Next Big ThingUsing cold pressed rapeseed oil is the nextbig thing for foodies, both professional anddomestic. It’s hardly the most glam-orous ingredient, but already, celebrity chefs suchas Market Rasen basedRachel Green have begunto champion the product,and domestic consumerswill soon begin to use theproduct, rather than premium olive oils or otherfats, in their daily cooking.

Home Grown, High QualityA crop that’s generally taken forgranted in the county, over 575,000hectares of the crop is grown each year.22% is used for biofuel, 13% as setaside,but 65% is used in food production.

Predominantly, its oil is blended with otheroils — like blended whiskies, vin du table ormass produced tea — but Redhill-basedOleifera, made from plants grown across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, is nowproducing a single crop oil — the equivalentof single malt whisky, wine appellation orsingle estate teas.

The DifferenceConventionally rapeseed oil is producedfrom seeds from different varieties that arecrushed at high temperature, with solventsused to remove every last drop of oil fromthe seed.

The oil is distilled to remove the solvent,bleached to remove the colour, then treatedwith a mix of chemicals to remove theflavour and odour.

The result is oil that is indistinguish-able from any other; an oil with

none of the character ofnatural, pure rapeseed

oil. The alternative to refined rapeseed oil iscold pressed oil, which isproduced by gently pressing rapeseed at room temperature.

Companies like Oleifera cold press their oil, with no

chemicals or heat used in theextraction process. It is simply

pressed then filtered, bottled, labelled and packaged on site.

The Healthy OptionThe result of this single-rapeseed crop coldpressed oil is a product that’s even healthier than olive oil. Cold pressed rapeseed oil has just 6% saturated fat —olive oils have around 14%, sunflower oilsaround 10%— the fat which contributed toheart disease, diabetes and obesity, as wellas high levels of Omega 3, 6, and 9.

Take a look at the delicious cake pictured opposite. It certainly looksappetising, but it’s also really healthy, thanks to a ‘secret ingredient,’that’s actually grown in fields across Lincolnshire. Introducing coldpressed rapeseed oil; the next big trend in healthy eating...

Secret IngredientLincolnshire’s

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Cold Pressed Rapeseed OilWhat is it? Instead of conventional vegetable oils, cold pressed rapeseed oils such as Oleifera is a purer oil which, unlike lesser oils,is produced without solvents andchemicals.

Why is it better?: Forget olive oiland vegetable oil… cold pressedrapeseed oil is home grown, con-tains fewer saturated fats as well ashigher levels of Omega 3, 6 and 9.

What to do next: You can replaceyour existing cooking/olive oil with Lincolnshire-grown rapeseed oil —see www.oleifera.co.uk for recipeideas and stockists.

Replace olive oils, cooking oil and fats with

healthier cold pressedrapeseed oil grown

here in the county...!


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Serving Suggestions

Lemon & Almond Cake The Cake: 100ml rapeseed oil, Three large eggs, 225gcaster sugar, 250g self-raising flour, 50g ground almonds, Zest and juice of two lemons Limoncellosyrup: Four tbsp limoncello, Three tbsp icing sugar

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Grease and line amedium size cake tin (approximately 6-8in/20cm). Putthe rapeseed oil, sugar, lemon zest and the eggs into abowl and mix until light and foamy, sift the flour, add thealmonds and lemon juice and fold in gently.

Spoon the mixture into the lined cake tin, lightly smooththe top and bake for 45-50 minutes. Remove the cakefrom the oven and test with a skewer; it should be moistbut not wet. Leave the cake to cool slightly in its tin,loosen as it cools.

Make the syrup by warming the limoncello with the icingsugar until the icing sugar has melted. Serve the cakewarm cut in slices with a drizzle of limoncello syrup. Decorate with icing sugar and serve with whipped creamor greek yoghurt. n

Roast Potatoes and Parsnipswith Shallots, Pancetta & Bay Leaves1.5kg Potatoes, medium sized, peeled900g parsnips, medium sized, peeledTwo tbsp plain flourOne tbsp fresh thyme, chopped, plus a few sprigs 6-8 tbsp rapeseed oil12 shallots, peeled200g pancetta, roughly choppedSic whole bay leavesSea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Cut any large potatoes inhalf and all of the parsnips in half lengthways, cook thepotatoes in boiling salted water for 8 minutes or until par-boiled. Meanwhile cook the parsnips in the same way in another pan for 4 minutes. Drain the potatoes well then return to the pan and cover, shake the pan toroughen the edges of the potatoes.

Drain the parsnips and toss them in the flour, choppedthyme and seasoning. Pour the Oleifera rapeseed oil intoa large roasting tin and heat in the oven; you needaround 1cm of oil in the tin.

Add the potatoes and turn them over in the oil using aslotted spoon. Roast uncovered for 15-20 minutes, remove the tin from the oven and turn the potatoes, addthe parsnips and shallots and turn them in the oil too.

Roast for a further 35-40 minutes then turn all of the vegetables again, add the pancetta. Increase the heat to220°C/Gas 7 for a further 15-20 minutes, adding the thymesprigs and bay leaves for the final 10 minutes. Sprinkle witha little sea salt and black pepper and serve immediately. n

In terms of use, the cold pressed rapeseed oilcan replace olive oils, vegetable oils, butterand margarine in cooking and other fats.

Healthier, purer and homegrown in Lincolnshire, it’s also environmentallyfriendly both in terms of food miles and because the waste products from theprocess is recycled as biofuel briquettes.

For a product that’s — at the least inconspicuous and — at very most — mundane, something really quite revolutionary is happening in the world ofpremium oils for serious cooks. Predictably,Lincolnshire’s dedicated farmers are championing the product and are right at theforefront of production. Thanks to pioneerslike Oleifera, you’ll never underestimate thehumble rapeseed field again! n

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Introducing Fernies; a little bit of London,in Lincoln. The city’s newest bistro offershigh quality coffee and cake, lightlunches, evening dining and outside catering, making its appeal broad.

Over 250 people attended the launchevent, including Lincoln’s MP Karl McCartney and a wealth of Lincoln businesspeople keen to have a look at thelatest and most convenient lunch venue.

Freshly Prepared Food, FastCreator of Fernies, Kim Fernie, says that thebusiness has already proved really popularwith businesspeople who don’t want totravel into Lincoln to find quality dining.

Because all of the light lunches, specialitysandwiches and salads available at Ferniesare prepared freshly to order, quality isassured, but service and preparation isalso prompt, making it ideal for those ontheir lunch breaks.

“We’ve also proved really popular with shoppers, and those who want to pop somewhere for an inexpensive, high quality lunch.” says Kim.

Whilst Fernies offers hearty breakfasts forthe business crowd and exceptionallunchtime dining, the bistro also has a

change of character in the evening thanksto ingenious lighting and comfortable dining room.

The more subdued and sophisticated ambience during evening service reflects a menu with more involved dishes, again,prepared freshly to order and using quality ingredients.

A Wide SelectionThe café bistro offers speciality coffee courtesy of the latest coffee machine grinding beans and preparing espresso, velvety cappuccino, and velvety smooth lattés freshly to order.

Meanwhile afternoon teas feature home-made cakes and scones, and freshhand-made sandwiches, wraps & paninis.

For lunch, diners can choose from a rangeof salads, baked potatoes, ‘light lunch’ options and traditional favourites such asScampi, Home-Made Burger, Lasagne and Lincolnshire Sausage and Mash.

There’s a dedicated breakfast menu witheverything from croissant and pain au chocolat to vegetarian breakfasts, and onSunday lunchtimes, a dedicated lunchmenu which provides superb roasts withlocally sourced vegetables.

A Great Place to DineThe restaurant has been finished to perfection with plush furnishings, and a window to the kitchen — Kim’s way of proving to customers that all food is prepared freshly to order.“We were delighted with the number of people who turned up to the launch night,and we’ve had such great feedback already.”says Kim. “Fernies is in a great locationclose to many of Lincoln’s most prominentbusinesses, and it’s attracting lots of dinersfor breakfast, a great lunch crowd, and nowgreat business for those seeking eveningdining too.”For anyone seeking relaxed, plush dining in a convenient setting with real food, freshly produced and featuring quality ingredients, Lincoln’s newest bistro will definitely prove popular. n

A GRAND OPENING FOR

FERNIE’S BISTROOver 250 guests attended the VIP launch of Lincoln’snewest bistro and café, Fernies. Based on Jasmin Road’sBirchwood Shopping Centre, the new bistro has been described as ‘a little bit of London, in Lincoln’ — testimonyto its sophistication and luxury...


iFernies Café/BistroJasmin Road, LincolnQuality Dining: Fernies Bistro offersfreshly ground coffee, specialityteas, home-made cakes anddesserts. Lunchtime dining features sandwiches, wraps and paninis, salads and full lunchtime meals.Evening dining is courtesy of a comprehensive bistro menu.

Outside Catering: The companyalso provides outside catering and isavailable for birthdays, anniversariesand weddings. Fernies itself is available to hire too.

Contact: Fernies Bistro is based atthe Birchwood Shopping Centre, Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QB.Call 01522 691 939 or see www.fernies.co.uk.

Main: Theopeningnight attractedover 250guests.Below:Fernies is on Lincoln’sJasminRoadBirchwoodShoppingCentre.


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Fernies Café Bar and Bistro OpeningLincoln businessman Darren Fernie recently opened Fernies, a new bistro in the Birchwood Shopping Centreon Jasmin Road, Lincoln. It will serve light lunches, salads, breakfasts and coffee...Photographs: Rob Davis.

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A TOUCH OF TUSCANYBeautiful landscapes, an artistic legacy and the birthplace of the Renaissance... it’s little surprise that Tuscan’s undiscovered wines are classically flavoured and are powerfully desirable. Take a tour around Tuscany this month with Step Hill Wines’s residentexpert, Ben Straw...

1Castello Vicciomaggio Agostino Petri Chianti ClassicoRiserva DOCG - £19.25

Italian winemaker of the year in 2002and 2005, John Matta has undeniablepedigree. His Petri is a blend of90% Sangiovese with a touch ofCanaiolo and Cabernet. A supple and elegant wine witha velvety texture. Super struc-ture and round, rich fruit justwaiting to escape the bottle.

2Frescobaldi Remolé IGT -£9.95A different take on the Tuscan red.Sangiovese and Cabernet in a

85/15 split.

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

This is matured in stainless steel andbottle before release. The unoaked nature of the wine gives it a vibrant,fruity approachability. Great aromatic complexity, with full-fruited aromas.

3Frescobaldi AlbizziaChardonnay - £8.50Frescobaldi is a

Florentine family with thirtygenerations dedicated to theproduction of great Tuscan

wines. The Chardonnay has elegant floral aromas comple-

mented by a clean, fruity scent ofgolden apples through to a forwardflavour with balanced acidity and afresh finish.

4Costa di Nugola ‘Caletta’ - £9.95 Made predominantly with Merlotthe Caletta rosé has a full bouquet

with hints of tropical fruit like mango,pineapple, and white peach. The wine is well-balanced, rich and full-bodiedwith a tangy acidity that beautifully complements the velvet-smooth fruit.

5Castello Vicciomaggio La Prima Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - £28.50

John Matta’s premium Chianti. 100% Sangiovese all sourced from Vicchiomaggio’s La Prima vineyard. Matured in French oak for 18-24months. The wine is powerful and con-centrated with a flavour of ripe red fruitsunderlined by toast, spice and herbs.

The delights of Tuscany — from £8.50-

£28.50!

Tuscany is without doubt one of those wineregions that conjures up some of the mostimportant names in red wine: Brunello, Chianti and the ‘Super Tuscan.’

It is a region full of tradition, but is also incontinuous evolution.

Fortunately, it is becoming clear to many thatTuscany is not only the land of these greatwines; that are often available only to winecollectors. It is a region that has a great manyinteresting wines — both pure varietals andblends — made with grape varieties particularand unique to one little area that has its ownspecific soil composition and microclimate.

To introduce you to the region let me revealsome of the wines from two outstanding producers in the area: Frescobaldi andCastello Vicchiomaggio. Enjoy! n


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The Houblon InnOasby, Grantham, NG32 3NB

A Real Country Inn. Menus offer freshly prepared & cookedfood using fresh seasonal & local ingredients whenever possible. New Wine List with a large "by the glass" selection.Country Garden & Boules Piste for Sunny Days & Nights.Booking advisable. Visit our website for special offers and promotions www.houblon-inn.co.uk

Telephone 01529 455215

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

Proud winners of several awards recently including Lincolnshire Pride’sRestaurant of the Year 2009, and the Taste of Excellence ‘Best PubRestaurant Award’ for best pub restaurant food in Lincolnshire.Thursday Evening Steak Supper, Sunday Evening Supper, Early BirdSpecial Served 6pm-7pm Tues & Wed, Lunchtime Specials from 12pm – 2.30pm Tues–Sat. Now open Mondays. See www.thequeensheadinn.com or our advert in this edition.

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Located in the lovely Wold village of Tealby, The Olde Barn Inn now offers you a choiceof Menu’s using locally sourced produce which is cooked to order in our 5* Kitchen.

• A varied selection of Lunches & Evening meals, catering for everyone including Vegetarians & Children

• Large garden and Terrace with Disabled access and facilities

• Licensed venue for Civil Weddings, Civil Partnerships and other Celebratory Ceremonies.

Open Daily 11am - 3pm & 6pm - 11pm, closed Sunday & Monday Evenings

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Land RoverFreelandereD4: 2.2 diesel, 2x4,manual.TD4: 2.2 diesel, 150ps,4x4, man/auto.SD4: 2.2 diesel, 190ps,4x4, man/auto.

PICTURED above is the vehicle that represents the end of an era. The first2x4 Land Rover in the company’s history goes on sale in January 2011with the latest Freelander available asa 2x4 or 4x4 model.

New EnginesThe current 2.2 engine will beturned into two new engines, a150ps unit tuned to provide45.6mpg and a 190psone which, despite beinga diesel, will rocket thevehicle to 60mph in 8.7 seconds... five seconds quicker than the current engine, despite being more economical.

Meanwhile, 2x4 vehicles will feature a specially detuned engine which will yield 47.2mph. Stop/Start technology will be standard throughout the range.

2011MY arrival of 2x4 Freelander• First 2x4 Land Rover model. Available from September 2010.• Two diesel engines; 150ps and 190ps plus 47.2mpg eD4.

Interior TweaksWhilst the interior remains largely unchanged, the new vehicle does provide new instrument dials, freshupholstery and the option of aPremium Pack, which provides electric leather seating and an uprated centre console.

Additional styling tweaks include new wheels, three

new colour schemes —Kosrae Green, BalticBlue & Fuji White —and a new grille to bringthe Freelander in-linewith the company’s

other models.

The new 2x4 Freelander willmark the end of an era for

some, but will also provide an important way for the firm to offer alower priced vehicle to challenge 2x4models like BMW’s X1, and crossovervehicles like Nissan’s Qashqai. n

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This Month: BMW’s new portfolio is fast, frugal and environmentally responsible... see over.

Land Rover’s 2x4

Freelander will represent the end of an era for the

marque...

Sports Executive PrestigeModel Launches & Dealership News from across Lincolnshire

News In Brief

3-Series Voted ‘MostDesirable Used Car’BMW’S 3-Series is the UK’smost desirable used car according to a recent poll onAutoquake.com. The online stockist of used company carsreported that the model depreciates least and is themost desirable, with Audi’s A4,BMW’s 5-Series, Mercedes’s C-Class and Volkswagen’s Golftaking positions two to five.

Lexus’s IS200 RevisedLEXUS is gunning for BMW andAudi with a revised IS200model. The car competes withthe 3-Series and A4, and features a wealth of new engines including a 2.2 diesel.It will be priced from £24,350-£40,941.

Ford Announces NewMondeo for 2010FLEET favourite and one of theUK’s strongest selling models,Ford’s Mondeo will be relaunched for 2011.

The new models will featureEcoBoost engines promising ablend of quiet motorway cruising with excellent economy.

Styling tweaks to the best-sellerinclude new daytime LED running lights and a redesignedinterior with higher quality materials designed to give theMondeo increased credibilitywhen competing with premiumsaloon models from Germanmarques such as Audi, BMWand Mercedes.



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There are many admirable qualities inherent acrossthe BMW portfolio. The self-acknowledged ‘ultimatedriving machine’ provides a sublime drive, excellentchassis feel, steering weight and refined engines.

However, the fashion for modern motoring manufacturers is for an eco-friendly drive with tax-relief benefits and fuel-sipping frugality. BMWhas incorporated into its newest models the traitsit considers necessary for such qualities, and hasmarketed them under the branding of Efficient Dynamics. Essentially, these include low-resistancetyres, start/stop technology which switches the engine off at traffic lights and strikes it up againonce first gear is selected, and bettering gearing torun the engine at lower revolutions.

The main stay of BMW’s portfolio has always beenthe 3-series, similar in size to Mercedes’s C-Class,Audi’s A4, and Vauxhall & Ford’s Insignia and Mondeo. The 3-Series has been the main beneficiary of the firm’s Efficient Dynamics paradigm, oriented towards company car driversseeking a car with excellent motorway economy,

ultra-low company car taxation, refinement, and thebest drive and badge kudos in class. Its 320EDmodel in particular is technologically impressive,and highly desirable.

Elsewhere the 5-Series, akin to Mercedes’s E-Class and Audi’s A6 has recently been replacedwith a new and exciting model, whilst its 7-Series,akin to Mercedes’s S-Class and Audi’s A8 offersall the power and luxury necessary for a VIP drive.

However, with its X5 4x4 model recently updated,and a newer, smaller X3 model which followed in itswake, as well as a smaller hatchback, the 1-Seriesproving popular, the firm has recently ventured intothe small car sector, and has released its X1 soft-roader to compete with Land Rover’s Freelanderand Honda’s sales-charts-topping CRV.

Despite its adherence to the current trend of eco-friendly models, though, BMW is also stillrenowned for producing impressive performancemodels, and with its Z4 and M-Sport models, thefuture for BMW looks fast, frugal and very impressive indeed.

BMW motor cars have always afforded their drivers excellentbuild quality and excellent ride &handling, but a raft of new modelsincorporating the firm’s new policyof eco-friendly Efficient Dynamicsrenders them frugal and fast too...

Words: Rob Davis.

Fast and Frugal

MotoringNews

Images: BMW’s newest model, the 5-Series, from around £30,000. Recently facelifted X5 4x4 with seven seats.


For a car that also boasts a 0-60mph time ofeight seconds and a top speed of 142mph,as well as five seats and plenty of standardequipment including climate control, parkingsensors and CD player with MP3 input, it represents excellent value. With a mere 13% company car tax rating and rock solidresiduals — the 3-Series was recently votedthe UK’s most desirable second hand car —the model is an excellent blend of refinement,quality and value.

Sports ModelsBMW’s Z4 roadster, from £30,000, providesa sporty, stylish and refined two-seater roadster with excellent performance — 0-60mph in just 6 seconds and top speed of

150mph — in a traditional sporty bodyfor sublime soft-top motoring.

The company also provides M-Sport versions of its 3-Seriesand 5-Series models, offeringsports car performance withthe practicality of four seatsand a large boot.

Mini this month adds its first

ever four door and four wheel

drive model to its portfolio, pitting

it head-to-head with BMW’s X1...

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Small WonderBMW’s 1-Series is a small wonder indeed.WIth pricing from £17,000 and with three andfive door models available, plus a coupé from£21,000 and a convertible from £23,000, it’sundoubtedly a premium product.

Its three door hatch returns over 64mpg indiesel form, but at over £18,000, Audi’s A3hatch achieves 10mpg more and is a littlecheaper and less-polluting too.

At the bottom of its 4x4 SUV line, its X1model starts from £23,000, making it muchdearer and less well-equipped than a £22,000 Freelander, lacking the latter’s fourwheel drive, and Terrain Response system,with a less-punchy 2.0 engine which, whilstachieving 10mph more than the Freelander, isless adept at towing, with the Freelander’s engine providing a more torque-ey engine.

Three for AllBMW’s volume seller has always been its 3-Series model, from £22,155.

Whilst its M-Sport and M3 models are impressive in terms of raw performance, thereal star of the show is the 320ED.

Sporting the moniker of Efficient Dynamics,the model achieves a stunning 68.9mpg, and78.5mpg on motorways.

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Four Wheel DriveBMW’s surprise success has undoubtedlybeen its X5 model. The quintessentialChelsea Tractor, only when upgraded with optional seven seats is the model a viablecompetitor to Land Rover’s Discovery or Toyota’s more rugged and spacious LandCruiser.

Whilst the X5 enjoys an excellent reputation,is X3 model has always been less well-considered, with rival like Toyota’s RAV4,Nissan’s Qashqai and Land Rover’s Freelander proving cheaper, better equippedor better off road. The firm also has an oddmodel in the form of its X6, which is halfcoupé, half off-roader, and half people-carrier.A confusing model, it’s a stylish if slightly lesspractical alternative to mainstream SUVs.

With so many interesting models in the firm’sportfolio, BMW in 2010 represent an ultimatedriving machine in any sector, and with Efficient Dynamics featuring throughout therange and strong residuals, BMW ownershiphas never been more desirable. n

Executive MotoringThe firm’s new 5-Series has recently arrivedin UK showrooms designed to restore best-in-class status for the models following the popularity of Jaguar’s XF model.

Smooth, powerful and refined, the model ishighly credible, but lower spec models lackthe suspension and steering upgrades thatmakes high end 5-Series models great to drive.

Every model is well-equipped and Efficient Dynamics features such as Stop/Start technology is standard.

Meanwhile, the firm’s flagship 7-Series saloon is a showcase for the latest technology, from adaptive cruise control topowered door-closing and heated, massagingfront and rear seats as well as head-up display and the latest sat-nav system.

From around £60,000 to over £100,000, theflagship is powerful and menacing, but hasalso gained a reputation for being overly complicated to operate and lacking in heritagecompared to a Jaguar or Bentley.

Main: BMW’s 3-Series is the firm’s volume seller and now achieves around 78mph on motorways!

BMW in 2010/2011

1-SeriesBody Styles: Three door, five door, two doorcoupé and two door convertible. Engines: 2.0petrol, 2.0 diesel. Prices: £17,610-£26,535.

3-SeriesBody Styles: Four door saloon, five door estate, two door coupé, two door coupé/cabriolet. Engines: 2.0, 3.0V6, 4.0V8petrol, 2.0, 3.0V6 diesel. Prices: £22,155-£57,285.

5-SeriesBody Styles: Four door saloon, five door touring, four door coupé. Engines: 3.0V6,4.4V8, 5.0V10 petrol, 2.0V4, 3.0V6 diesel.Prices: £28,155-£67,300.

7-SeriesBody Styles: Four door saloon. Engines:3.0V6, 4.4V8, 6.0V12 petrol, 3.0V6 diesel.Prices: £59,085-£100,080.

Z4Body Styles: Two door convertible. Engines: 2.5V6, 3.0V6 petrol. Prices: £29,695-£41,355.

X-SeriesBody Styles: Five door, SUV with X1, X3, X5and X6 models. Engines: 2.0 - 4.8V8.Prices: £21,315-£58,175.

For more information call Soper of Lincolnon Roman Way, South Hykeham, 01522688889 or see www.soperbmw.co.uk.


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After 40 years in business, the Johnson family is ready to celebrate. Founding theirbusiness on trust, honesty & reliability, and providing customers with the kind ofservice that scarcely exists in the independent motor trade these days, it’s no wonder the business has becomerenowned across Lincolnshire.

Offering servicing, MOTs, air conditioningservicing and electronic diagnosis of cars, aswell as bodyshop & valeting work, and carsales, the company is a ‘one-stop-shop’ foranyone seeking to put their motoring in trustworthy and reliable hands.

Founded on Hard WorkThe business was founded by husband andwife team Ray and Rita Johnson in November1970 at the present site.

Leaving another Boston dealer, the couple.and sons Paul and Graham — then five andsix years old — moved into the adjacenthouse and spent their first three years therebefore demolishing the house to extend their premises.

Graham joined the business upon leavingschool, whilst Paul worked for several maindealerships before joining the business too,and together, the family has grown the business, working together over four decades.

These days, the motor trade is completely different, with air conditioning servicing now commonplace, necessitating specialistrecharging equipment, and with substantialinvestment in electronic engine diagnosisequipment to care for modern engines.

Quality VehiclesWhat has remained consistent, though, is a steady stream of customers seeking reliable, trouble-free motoring and in this respect, Johnson Motors has ensured customers can return time and again whenseeking a used vehicle; a second car, a first car for a young driver or a dependablerunabout.

“A typical spend is about £5,000.” says Paul. “And it’s very much possible to find a competitive and easy-to-maintain car for that,one which we’re happy to provide a warranty with.”

The company usually has 20-30 cars on itsforecourt, and sells around 300 each year.Likewise, the five service bays and valetingdepartment are kept busy, with 50 MOTs aweek completed alone, and many more servicing, bodywork & valeting jobs in addition.

With workshop time charged at around £30an hour — compared to £100 an hour at atypical main dealership, the business is

busy, reliable but also competitive in termsof pricing.

“We have lots of repeat business.” saysPaul. “Being able to trust the person wholooks after your car is important, and we findthat once a customer realises they can trustus and that our prices are competitive,they’ll happily return to us time and again.”

“We try to help folks, and provide good, honest advice and personal service.” addsRay. “We have our own recovery vehicle, excellent workshop and bodyshop facilities,a dedicated paintshop... but none of thatmeans anything without a dedicated teamthat customers can trust, a happy team, anda really good reputation in the town as atrustworthy company. n

TRIED, TRUSTED AND TRUTHFULJOHNSON MOTORSCELEBRATES 40 YEARS IN BUSINESSThis month sees the Johnson family celebrating 40 years in business as motor vehicle sales and servicing specialists, andthe business’s founders say they owe their success to beingtrusted, honest dealers providing excellent customer care...


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Johnson Motors, The Company: Providing sales, servicing, MOT, emergency recovery,air conditioning servicing, electronicdiagnosis of engine faults, bodyshopand valeting services. 20-30 cars on forecourt from £500-£15,000.

The History: Established in 1970.Founded by Ray and Rita Johnson,with sons Graham and Paul bothworking in sales and servicing, joining the business from school andafter working for main dealerships.

Finding Out More: Visit the company at 42-44 Willoughby RoadBoston, Linconshire PE21 9HN Tel: 01205 310202 or 07932 694439. Alternatively, see www.johnsonmotors.co.uk.

Main: TheJohnson’sMotorsteam.Below:Grahamand PaulJohnson.Bottom:FoundersRay andRita Johnson.


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Leadenham Polo ClubSummer TournamentVisitors to Leadenham’s recent two-day tournamentenjoyed action packed Polo from the in-house team,as well as the RAF Team, and Rutland & Axholme’steams. Around 100 spectators attended each day,with the weather proving a real mixed bag...!Photographs: Rob Davis.

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The Petwood Hotel’sLadies’ Day 2010 Woodhall Spa’s superb Petwood Hotel recently held its annual Ladies’ Day... featuring a superb threecourse lunch, floral demonstration and fashion show courtesy of Cindy’s of Sutton Bridge...Photographs: Dave Jones and Gavin Read.

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Burghley Horse TrialsLadies’ Day 2010Beautiful sunshine attended Thursday of Lincolnshire’s superb equestrian event, and as our pictures demonstrate, smartly dressed countryfolk were in abundence...Photographs: Veena Cornish.

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Were you born and raised in Lincolnshire? I was born in Cleethorpes and grew up in Grimsby. My family are still there and so I am a regular visitor.

We may live in the bright lights of London, but my six yearold, Francesca, really looks forward to her trips up north.

Her favourite Grimsby day out starts off with a homemadecake at Grimsby Minster where my mum is a Sacristan, a scoot on the prom and a play on the beach, followed bya fish and chip tea at Steels!

What inspires you most about your job?I have been a journalist since I was seventeen. I startedout as a junior reporter on the Louth Standard and eventually ended up a TV presenter and newsreader. Dad was a journalist for 46 years, so it's very much in the blood. I love people and hearing their stories, and I’m naturally nosey... so it's been the perfect job for me!

Which is your favourite area of Lincolnshire and why?I love Cleethorpes’s beach in the Autumn and Spring whenthe holidaymakers have all gone home. It’s a beautifulstretch of golden sand. I feel very lucky to have grown upwith the beach on my doorstep.

Hubbards Hills, near Louth is also a favourite. I have lotsof happy memories of picnics there with my grandparents,and of charging round the woods on all kinds of adventures with my brother, Chris.

What are your vehemently held likes and dislikes?I hate rudeness; it costs nothing to be polite and kind, and it always amazes me how disarming a smile can be.

I like taking a few minutes to relax on my own with a goodcappuccino in a pavement café. I always sit outside - even in Winter - reading the papers and watching the world go by.

What is your favourite book, film and music?Great Expectations was the first classic I read as ateenager and it really captured my imagination. On the filmfront, it’s tricky to give a concise answer as I like so manydifferent ones... but I love the old Bond movies, and as for music, well, anything I can sing loudly to (at least,when I’m alone in the car)!

What will your epitaph read?‘Helen Fospero loved life and made the most of every day.’

Finally, tell us something good?From today I'm taking a break from 3.30am alarm calls -here's to a few lie-ins! n

Sleeping in...! GMTV’s Helen FosperoGMTV newsreader and presenter Helen Fospero joined the show in 1997, having also worked for Look North, Channel Five and Sky News. Later becoming the station’s US Correspondent,Helen returned to the sofa in September 2009 as a newsreader. A year on, as GMTV is re-branded Daybreak Helen will finally get a break from 3.30am alarm calls... and as she revealsin our exclusive interview, she’s ready for a lie-in!



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