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LincolnshirePride - The High Society Magazine - Issue 121

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Also in this Edition:l Following the Olympic Flamel Burghley Horse Trials 2012l The Latest News from Lincolnl Morse Author Colin Dexter

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee by returning to Burghley House, the stately home inwhich Queen Victoria also celebrated her 60 years onthe throne... Eight page special inside.

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Welcome......to a superb edition of LincolnshirePride, in which we celebrate 10 years

of success as the county’s High SocietyMagazine, and who better to help us

celebrate than Her Majesty The Queen?

We recently attended a Jubilee Picnic in Stamford with the county’s Lord Lieutenant to celebrate 60 years ofQueen Elizabeth II’s reign. There, Her Majesty met the county’s most prolific contributors to local charities.

Elsewhere we follow the Olympic Flame’sjourney through Lincolnshire over threedays — including its overnight stay inLincoln where we also attend a VIP reception to celebrate local firms who have gained over £40m of business from the 2012 games.

Elsewhere we feature the county’s most prestigious British classic carsfrom three decades, preview the 2012 Burghley Horse Trials and present a selection of images

from this year’s Lincolnshire Show.

Our very best wishes for a great month!

ROB DAVISEXECUTIVE EDITOR

EXECUTIVE EDITOR ROB DAVIS

FEATURES EDITOR ANNA MORRISH

GRAPHIC DESIGNER MANDY BRAY

SALES MANAGER JAYNE BROUGHTON

SALES EXECUTIVE ZOIE WILKINSON

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ACCOUNTS MANAGER SUE BANNISTER

GENERAL MANAGER IAN BAGLEY

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10 LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW 201214 EATING OUT37 FINE WINE38 HOMES AND GARDENS46 BEAUTIFUL BATHROOMS56 THE FUTURE OF LINCOLN72 CLASSIC CARS80 WHAT’S ON GUIDE82 GARDENING88 THE QUEEN AT BURGHLEY110 FASHION133 THE WEDDING ALBUM144 AUTHOR COLIN DEXTER149 EXECUTIVE MOTORING162 AND FINALLY

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Classic Cars: Stamford’sHugh Illingworth’s1940s Rolls Royce.


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VILLAGE FARM HOUSE, MAIN STREET, BOOTHBY GRAFFOE £600,000

Enjoying an elevated position with far reaching vistas and set in theheart of this popular Cliff village, Village Farm is a stunning stone period former farmhouse, which has undergone extensive sympatheticrenovation and extension to create a fine family country home.

WARREN HOUSE, PANTON, MARKET RASEN £700,000

Formerly the Dower House to Panton Hall, this imposing period country dwelling enjoys an open countryside setting within its mixedgrounds of some seven acres of formal gardens, mature woodland,fishing pond and natural wildlife havens.

MANOR FARM, DUNHOLME £595,000

An outstanding double fronted period residence enjoying an elevated position and set in the heart of this popular village. Nestling within landscaped grounds extending to some one acre, the property featuressympathetically and beautifully presented accommodation.

JHWalter1 Mint Lane, Lincoln LN1 1UDTelephone: (01522) 504304Fax: 01522 512720www.jhwalter.co.uk

LIME TREE FARM, CHURCH END, FRAMPTON £400,000

Set in open countryside, on the fringes of this sought after village, this detached period farmhouse, nestling in approximately 5 acres offers flexible and spacious accommodation throughout, includingthree reception rooms and four bedrooms.

42 LANGWORTHGATE, UPHILL, LINCOLN £400,000

Within a short stroll of the Cathedral Quarter and this beautifully restored and refurbished period City dwelling offers light, airy and flexible living space throughout and includes two reception rooms,kitchen/breakfast room and five bedrooms.

THE OLD VICARAGE, THE GREEN, NOCTON £435,000

Enjoying a stunning setting, in the lea of All Saints Church, this wellproportioned detached former vicarage, nestles in mature landscapedgrounds of some 0.79 of an acre. Principal accommodation includesthree reception rooms and five bedrooms.


Fine & Country24 Silver Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 1EWTelephone: (01522) 516590email: [email protected]

LONGSTONE HOUSE, WASHINGBOROUGH £415,000

A detached stone property situated in the heart of this desirable village adjacent to the village church with a delightful walled gardenand offering spacious accommodation comprising of entrance hall,28ft lounge, dining room, 21ft breakfast kitchen, cloakroom, familyroom, utility, landing, four double bedrooms, a master with en suitebathroom and two further shower rooms. There are enclosed gardensto front and rear elevations and a detached double garage. The property benefits from oil fired central heating.

MAPLE HOUSE, COLEBY £525,000

An individually designed family home with flexible living accommodationfeaturing a 22ft lounge, dining room, study, 37ft breakfast kitchen,conservatory, utility, five double bedrooms, two en suites, family bathroom and an integral double garage. The property is presented toa high standard throughout benefitting from oil fired central heatingwith enclosed gardens, greenhouse, workshop/office and extensiveparking. The village is situated allowing access to Lincoln, Newark andGrantham with its excellent road and rail network links to London.

BLAYDIFF COTTAGE, SPRINGTHORPE £450,000

A charming detached barn conversion providing plenty of character anddemonstrating many original features situated within the semi-rural village of Springthorpe. The spacious and flexible accommodation comprises entrance hall, four bedrooms, two en-suites, family bathroom, good size living kitchen, snug/lounge area with additionalroom above, sitting room, laundry room and cloakroom. To the outsidethere is a garden room, double garage, covered storage space,blocked paved courtyard, gravelled driveway and a private garden.

THE WATER MILL, HEIGHINGTON £750,000

Located in the heart of this desirable village whilst enjoying a secludedposition this former water mill dates back to the 1700s and has beenextended through time to create a stunning five bedroom family home.Spread over four floors there are four spacious reception rooms, fourbathrooms and a feature glass floor panel in the kitchen over the former mill race in the beck. The plot extends approximately 1⁄3 acrewith first floor terraces to the front and rear along with gardens, pavedpatio, outside store, timber framed greenhouse & double garage.


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FROM THE GARDEN GATE TO A DINER’S PLACE,Macy’s Brasserie provides exceptional dining in arestaurant that belies its modest, intimate size.

Mother and son team Felicity and Ben Macy are therestaurant’s namesake, and opened the Navenbyrestaurant in 2010 on April Fool’s Day — butthere’s nothing light-hearted about the chefs’ insistence that every meal leaving the kitchen hasto provide food that leaves diners with a real tasteof the countryside.

Originally from Hampshire, Felicity moved to Lincolnshire in 1985 and worked at the Wig andMitre, helping to create the venue’s fearsome reputation as one of the best restaurants in the city.

Like her previous venues Felicity pioneered highquality but relaxed dining, essentially inventing thegastropub before the term was even coined.

Felicity then moved into the outside catering industryin 1992 and cooked for clients like Prince Charles,The Princess Royal, Stephen Fry and Tracy Emin.

A mother and son team in the kitchen and an appreciation forfood that places strong emphasison quality ingredients. Navenby’sMacy’s Brasserie defied tradingconditions and opened two yearsago — in the middle of a recession— only to become one of the bestsmall restaurants in the county...

Felicity and Ben work together in

the kitchen to create exceptional

English cuisine with continental

influences and fresh ingredients...

Words & Photos: Rob Davis.

Foraging ForQuality...

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Main: Lincolnshire Rib-Eye Steak with Watercress Purée,

Sautéed Enoki, Eryngii, and Shimeji

Wild Mushrooms. TripleCooked Chips, and a

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Felicity then tried retirement but by her own admission was ‘terrible at it.’ As fortune wouldhave it though, at the same time, son Ben wasdemonstrating more than a slight flair for cookingand had returned from travelling around the worldto broaden his skills.

It was one day in February — during her short-livedretirement — that Felicity, who lives near the village, noted that the furniture shop would make a nice restaurant, one that would give Ben a startin the industry. A very quick refurbishment and renovation later — not to mention the addition of a brand new, fully equipped professional kitchen— and Macy’s Brasserie was born.

The term brasserie implies casual dining. In fact,Macy’s is a full à la carte restaurant with a numberof other strings to its bow too. The business features a comfortable lounge area, 46 seaterrestaurant and newly refurbished terrace.

It’s beautifully decorated with neutral creams andcaramel colours, and fresh flowers from the villagebrought in daily.

“It was a beautiful building.” Says Felicity. “Typical of Navenby really, with nice light stoneworkand a space that, we felt, would make a lovelybackdrop for food of comparable quality.”

Macy’s appeal is certainly broad — there’s an excellent brunch menu with specials, morning coffeemenu with freshly ground beans and a selection offreshly baked cakes or scones for afternoon tea.

Everything from morning coffee to à la carte diningis a treat, with the attention to detail admirable fora restaurant of Macy’s size. Tea is fresh leaf tea,bread, cakes and scones are all baked in house…the venue even makes its own jam. Felicity andBen’s appreciation for fresh food and good ingredients go well beyond this though.

Ben is a keen forager and has his own ‘secretplaces’ in and around the village in which he gathers wild garlic, nettles and borage for use inhis food. He’s also a keen exponent of superfoods,

keen to promote the health benefits of his nettlepuree, and drop into conversation interesting facts,such as dandelion having ten times the amount ofiron that spinach has.

Other suppliers include East Heckington’s AbbeyParks, which provides the restaurant with its vegetables, M&J Seafood, which provides freshfish daily, and Fosters of Lincoln’s Monks Roadwhich provides the restaurant with all of its meat.

To accompany, Southwell Vintners provides a selection of 30 bins of wine from old world classicsto promising New World wines too.

The main à la carte menu features seven starters,eight main courses and eight desserts with a further option of a set table d’hôte menu with twocourses for £14.95 on Wednesday and Thursdayevenings. These menus are supplemented by a terrific blackboard which provides three additionalstarters, three main courses and three desserts,each of which change daily.

“We’re passionate about providing quality food.”Says Ben. “To us that means providing food thathas been freshly prepared, with really good qualityingredients, with a degree of flair that our customers will really enjoy.”

The venue has plenty of character with a cosy,provincial feel, but for those who would prefer justa little more atmosphere, Ben’s interests of musicand food intersect with bi-monthly live jazz performances. A folk and blues singer/songwriter— not to mention an accomplished performer on the guitar and mandolin — the next performancewill feature one of Ben’s favourite artists, John Illingworth, on 22nd August. The restaurant is also hoping to begin Sunday afternoon jazz sessions too.

With an idyllic village setting, a talented and consistent mother & son brigade in the kitchen, notto mention excellent food, Macy’s Brasserie provides food with flair thats difficult to beat, and,like Ben’s taste in music, is very cool indeed. n

Macy’s Brasserie provides à la carte dining, morning coffee, afternoon tea and both brunch & lunchtime dining... there’s also a pretty terrace garden in which to while away an afternoon...

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Macy’s Brasserie Navenby near LincolnFood: English cuisine with continental influences; quality à la carte diningas well as brunch menu and morning coffee/afternoon tea. Home madecake and scones.

Environment: Recently refurbished stone building with terrace to rear.

Menus: À la carte menu for evening service with starters around £7.50,main courses from £18. Dedicated Sunday lunch menu; £17/two courses,£21/three courses. Additional brunch, luncheon and specials menus.

Don’t Miss: Beautiful shady terrace for afternoon tea, live music bi-monthly including a performance by John Illingworth on 22nd August.

Contact: 43 High Street, Navenby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0DZ.Telephone: 01522 811830. Website: www.macysonline.co.uk.

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L O R D N E L S O NC O U N T R Y P U B & D I N I N G

LORD NELSON, GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, WINTHORPE, NEWARK, NOTTINGHAM NG24 2NN

TELEPHONE 01636 703 578 LORDNELSONWINTHORPE.CO.UK

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYSSunday lunch 12-4pm - 2 courses from £12.95Enjoy dining for less - Mon-Fri 3 courses £17.507th Heaven - 7 Dishes for £7 - 6-7pm 7 Days


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CONGRATULATIONS this month to East Heckington’s Abbey Parks Farm Shop, celebratingten years of supporting local food and farming.

The Loweth family — Ros and Nick with grown-upchildren Sophie and Harry — moved to the areafrom Cambridgeshire back in 1988 and began farming on 550 acres of probably the best soil inthe UK. The farm quickly became known for its signature crop of asparagus and remains a supplierto some of the UK’s best restaurants, growingaround 30 acres of the crop in the farm’s silty soilamongst wheat, potatoes, oilseed rape and sugarbeet crops.

It was back in August 2002 that the family openeda farm shop with a small kitchen originally just designed for producing home made cakes andscones, though the shop has gone beyondthis remit and has turned into a fullyfledged restaurant.

“It’s really our customers who havemoved the business forward.” saysRos. “We originally wanted to create afarm shop that would enable us tochampion local suppliers and artisanproducers. However, we’ve grown beyondrecognition into a 70 cover restaurant whichis open seven days a week.”

Abbey Parks currently provides à la carte menu witheverything from morning coffee with home-madecakes to full English breakfasts and Sunday lunches.

A specials board provides five additional startersand around seven main courses with local suppliersincluding Redhill Farm, Grasmere Farm, BostonSausage, Pocklingtons Bakery and local cheeses including Poacher and Cote Hill.

Naturally all of the restaurant’s food is preparedfreshly to order, using the farm shop’s produce.

As such the restaurant acts as a natural ambassadorfor the deli’s suppliers and the two trade off eachother brilliantly. The farm shop also opens for specialgourmet nights, with evenings celebrating food ofdifferent nationalities or themes — like asparagus!

This month will be the exception, however, as thefamily have something grander planned to celebratetheir milestone.

“We’re hosting a taster weekend and celebratingour anniversary on Saturday August 18th with a"Pop Up" Wine Bar and barbecue event starting at12pm. We’ve champagne and canapés, and lots ofactivities for children.” says Ros.

“We’re really keen to celebrate our success buteven happier that, for the past 10 years, we’ve

been able to celebrate and champion some of Lincolnshire’s best food and best producers.” n

Abbey Parks celebrates its 10thanniversary on Saturday 18th August — call 01205 821610 or see www.abbeyparks.co.uk.

One of Lincolnshire’s most well-regarded farm shops this month celebrates its 10th anniversary as we say congratulations to

Abbey Parks, East Heckington’s farm shop, deli and restaurant...

Words & Pictures: Rob Davis.

Abbey Parks will celebrate its

10th anniversary on18th August with a‘Pop Up’ Wine Bar

& barbecue

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Ten Years ofGood Taste...


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Top: The farm shopstocks fresh producegrown on the family’s550 acre farm.

Above: Abbey Parks supplies the UK’s best restaurants withasparagus.

Left: Head Chef AnthonySmith is able to pick,then cook his own fresh produce.


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In Good TasteThis month we’re indulging the county’s chefs by asking them to re-create their favourite dining

experiences. these are a few of their favourite things!Images: Rob Davis.


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Main: Belly Pork at the Barley Mow, Friskney. 1: Monkfish, Scottish Mussels, Leek and Saffron Potato Stew at The Redwood, Horncastle. 2: Pan Fried Supreme of Salmon with Bubble & Squeak and Coarse Grain Mustard Sauce at The White Hart, Lincoln. 3: Afternoon Tea at Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray. 4: Salted Peanut Financier, Muscavado Ice Cream, Peanut Brittle at Belton Woods, Grantham. 5: Venisonwith Fondant Potato, Chocolate, Port and Picota Cherry Reduction at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. 6: Asparagus with Poached Egg andHollandaise with Honey Roast Figs at The Jackson Stops, Stretton. n

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7. Butternut Squash andAmaretti Ravioli with a Sage Butter at The George of Stamford.


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8: Chicken Caesar Salad at The Old Stables, Horncastle. 9: Salmon withSeared King Scallops, Saffron Mash and Orange Hollandaise at The Queen’sHead, Kirkby la Thorpe. 10: Chicken Liver Pâté with Cumberland Jelly and aMini Brioche Loaf at The Mill, Boston. 11: Fish and Chips at The William Cecil,Stamford. 12: Afternoon Tea at Barnsdale Lodge, Exton. 13: L’Escargot at 14 Restaurant, Lincoln. n

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I N N & R E S T A U R A N TQueens Head

Kirkby la Thorpe, Sleaford NG34 9NUTelephone 01529 305743 or see www.thequeensheadinn.com.

HAVE A BREAK FROM THESPORT THIS SUMMERTwo courses served Monday to Friday, only £12.95... food for thought!Open from 12 noon Sunday: why not try our Sunday Supper menu? Two courses and coffee for just £12.95, from 4pm-7pm.

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Riby Road, GrimsbyN/E Lincolnshire DN41 8BU. Tel: 01469 561302 www.stallingboroughgrange.com

Beautiful Dining Room...Private Dining up to 26...Extensive A La Carte Menu...Carvery Every Wednesday... Weddings and Functions...


BarbecueFayreWith August promising a long overdue

summer we this month present a selection of barbecue recipes with locally reared, pork, beef and lamb at their most flavoursome...

Words: Rob Davis, Simply Beef & Lamb and TV Chef Rachel Green.


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Sausage Burgers with Spiced Apples Serves 4, Cooking Time 25 mins3 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, peeled and very finely chopped450g good quality sausage meat3 tbsp fresh sage leaves, finely choppedFor the sweet potato chips4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges2 tbsp rapeseed oilSea salt and black pepper2 Cox’s apple wedges; peeled and cored30g butter½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp mixed spice1 tsp soft light brown sugar½ tsp white wine vinegar

1 First make the burgers, heat one tablespoon ofthe rapeseed oil in a small saucepan, add the

onion and stir well. Cover and cook for five minutes,until the onion has softened, but do not allow tobrown. Remove to a mixing bowl and leave to cool.Once cool, mix in the sausage meat, chopped sageand a little freshly ground black pepper. Mix welland form the mixture into burger-shaped patties.

2 For the sweet potato chips, drizzle rapeseed oilover the sweet potatoes in a large bowl so

they are all well coated. Season with black pepperand place in a roasting tin. Roast in the preheatedoven for 30 – 35 minutes until cooked through andgolden brown around the edges.

3 For the spiced apple wedges, melt the butter ina small frying pan. Add the apple wedges,

spices, sugar, white wine vinegar and stir over alow heat until the apples are caramelisedand soft, around five minutes.

4 Brush the sausage burgers with theremaining rapeseed oil and cook on a

hot barbecue for 5 – 10 minutes on eachside, until cooked through. Serve with theapple wedges and sweet potato chips. n

Marmalade GlazedSausage BapsServes 4, Cooking Time 25 minsEight sausages, 1 red onion sliced 4 tbsp fine cut orange marmalade 4 white or wholemeal baps Watercress to serve

1 Warm your barbecue for around 30 minutes (charcoal) or 10 minutes (gas) — alternatively

reheat the oven to 200°c, gas mark six.

2 Place the sausages and onion on a baking trayand mix in the marmalade and 2 tbsp water,

season. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and towards the end of this period, toast the baps.

3 Place some watercress on the bottom of thebap and add two sausages into each bap,

spoon over the onions. n

Pork & Apple WheelsServes 4, Cooking Time 15 mins450g lean pork mince1tsp oil1 onion, finely chopped1tbsp Apple sauce1 Cox type apple, cored and sliced50g hard cheddar type cheeseSalt and pepper to season

1 Heat oil in a small pan and cook onion until softand starting to brown. Put to one side and

allow to cool slightly.

2 In a bowl place the pork mince, apple sauce,cheese cubes, seasoning (to taste) and onion,

then mix together.

3 Take a slice of apple and mould the mincearound the slice, leaving the top of the apple

exposed – mixture should make sufficient for fiveburgers. Place on a sheet of foil, cover and leave inthe fridge for about 30 minutes to cool and set.

4 Place the burgers (on the foil) on the grill grid –make some holes in the foil to allow juices to

run away.

5 Cook for 15 minutes, carefully turning half wayduring the cooking time. If the outside of the

meat starts to catch, cover with foil and adjust thegrid height to move away from the heat to slowdown the cooking. n

Above: TV’sRachel Green.

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Don’t cook meat straight from

the fridge — let it come up to room temperature and

let meat rest beforeyou serve...


Veal Burgers with Pesto Serves 4, Cooking Time 20 mins450g lean veal minceSalt and freshly milled black pepper1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped25g black olives, drained and finely chopped60ml/4tbsp prepared red pesto2 small shallots, peeled and finely chopped15ml/1tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

1 In a large, shallow bowl mix all the burger ingredients together. Using slightly damp hands

shape the mixture into 4 x 9cm/3½inch burgers,transfer to a large plate, cover and chill for 20 minutes.

2 Cook the burgers on a prepared barbecue or under a preheated moderate grill for 6-8

minutes on each side until cooked and any meatjuices run clear.

3 Serve the burgers in rolls of your choice withsalad leaves, red onions and a spoonful of

your favourite relish. n

Gourmet Style BurgersServes 4, Cooking Time 15 mins450g/1lb lean beef mince1 small onion, peeled and grated1 large garlic clove5ml/1tsp English mustard, optional60ml/4tbsp prepared barbecue sauce15-30ml/1-2tbsp fresh chopped flat-leaf parsleySalt and freshly milled black pepper

15ml/1tbsp sunflower oil

1 In a large bowl mix all the ingredientstogether. Using slightly damp hands

shape the mixture into four 10cm/4inchburgers. Cover and chill for 20 minutes.

2 Brush each burger with a little oiland cook under a preheated,

moderate grill or prepared barbecue for seven minutes on both sides until

thoroughly cooked or until any meat juicesare completely clear.

3 Serve in bread rolls of your choice with slicedtomatoes, onion rings, lettuce and/or a

selection of relishes, such as guacamole, onion or sweetcorn relish. n

TV chef Rachel Green’s marinades can make steaks really special...“MY TOP STEAK MARINADES are either lemony andcitrusy, or sticky, hot and as spicy as you can get.”

“Don’t add salt to your marinade as you will draw thewater out of the meat and when you cook it, it will betough and dry. Season the meat on the BBQ as youcook it. I always use rapeseed oil as the basis for mymarinade, it’s delicious and half the cholesterol.”

“I also love Wilkin and Sons Tiptree Tomato Saucein my sweet marinades; once you’ve tried theirtomato sauce there’s no going back to your oldbrand, it’s to die for.” n

You can toast French bread

on a BBQ; placechopped onion, garlic& tomato on top with

fresh basil; drizzle with rapeseed

oil...

l Start with a clean grill;removing old ash ensuresgood air circulation.

l Don't use the sameplate for the cooked meatthat you used for the uncooked meat.

l Coat the grate with vegetable cooking spray,or brush with cooking oil to prevent food fromsticking.

l The charcoal is readyfor cooking when it’s 80%ashy grey in daylight,glowing red at night. This usually takes about25 to 30 minutes.

l Check the temperatureof the BBQ before cooking food: HOT: You can hold yourhand over the coals foronly 2 seconds. MEDIUM-HOT: You canhold your hand over thecoals 3 to 4 seconds.

MEDIUM: You can holdyour hand over the coals4 to 5 seconds.

l Toss a handful of aromatic fresh herbs —eg: rosemary over thecoals; they will create a whole new dimension of flavour.

l Be patient; if the firehasn’t cooled down adequately, do not cookon it. If flare-ups occur,remove the food for a fewmoments and sprinklewater lightly over theflames.

l To increase the heat,push coals together, add more coals, or lowerthe grilling surface, or fan the fire and rake theashes from the coals.

l To decrease the heat,raise the cooking grill orsprinkle coals with a littlewater. n

Barbecue Tips with TV Chef Rachel Green

Main Image: Veal Burgers with Pesto and Olives.

Above: TV’s RachelGreen.


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Honey & Mustard Lamb Serves 4, Cooking Time 15 mins450g/1lb lean lamb leg steaks, cubed45ml/3tbsp honey15ml/1tbsp wholegrain mustard15ml/1tbsp cider vinegar1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed1 fennel bulb, finely shredded1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced30ml/2tbsp cider vinegar15ml/1tbsp wholegrain mustard30ml/2tbsp olive oil

1 Place the steaks into a bowl with the honey,wholegrain mustard, cider vinegar and garlic.

2 Meanwhile make the fennel coleslaw; in a bowlplace the fennel, red onion. Add the cider

vinegar, mustard and oil. Mix well to combine.

3 Thread the lamb cubes onto skewers and cookon preheated grill or barbecue for approximately

12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.

4 Serve the kebabs with the fennel coleslaw andflat bread. n

Spicy Lamb KebabsServes 4, Cooking Time 15 mins450g/1lb lean lamb leg or shoulder steaks, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes4-6 red chillies, deseeded and cut in half1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed5ml/1tsp coriander seeds, finely crushedFinely grated zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime10ml/2tsp olive or sunflower oilSalt and freshly milled black pepper3 ripe nectarines or peaches4 spring onions, finely chopped45ml/3tbsp freshly chopped mint30ml/2tbsp fresh lime juice

1Prepare the marinade; in a largeshallow bowl mix together all the

marinade ingredients.

2 Thread equal amounts of lamb andchillies onto four short metal or wooden

skewers (previously soaked in cold water for20 minutes). Place in a shallow dish, pour over themarinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 min-utes or overnight. Meanwhile, prepare the salsa; ina large bowl mix the ingredients together.

3 Cook the steaks on a prepared barbecue or preheated moderate grill and cook for 8-12

minutes, turning occasionally until cooked and anymeat juices run clear. Serve the skewers with thesalsa and garlic bread. n

Buying Lamb...CUTS OF LAMB may vary in colour from pink tolight red but should always look fresh, not dull orslimy. The fat should be white and waxy looking;bones should be reddish in colour and moist.

If you plan to grill lamb chops, you will get the bestresults if you choose rib, loin, or sirloin chops. Ifyour recipe calls for chops to be marinated and thenbaked, shoulder chops are a much better choice. n

Opposite: Honey & MustardLamb Kebabs.

Above:Spicy Skewers of Lamb with Mint and Nectarine Salsa.

Great For Vegetarians

Grilled Halloumi2 x 250g packs Halloumi cheese200g frozen peas150g broad beans, shelled 4 spring onions, finely sliced2 large handfuls rocket5 tbsp rapeseed oil1 lemon, juiced1 tsp caster sugar1 clove garlic, peeled/crushed1 tbsp mint, finely chopped1 red chilli, deseeded

First make the dressing; whisk together the oil, lemonjuice, caster sugar and garlic. Stir in the mint andchilli, season and set aside. Cook the broad beans ina pan of lightly salted boiling water for 3–4 minutes.Drain and refresh under cold running water.

Peel off the grey outer skins. Bring another pan ofwater to the boil, add the peas and return to the boil.Drain and refresh under cold running water. Place the cooked beans and peas in a large bowl.

Add the spring onions and rocket leaves, pour in thedressing, season and toss the salad together. Placethe halloumi on a BBQ and grill for one minute oneach side, until golden and bubbling, then serve. n

When shopping for

lamb, select lean cuts and use

low fat cooking methods such as

grilling...


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CHENIN BLANC Some issues are black and white — such as the undeniable quality of premiumChenin Blancs from France and the New World. Here, Ben Straw pits a couple ofSouth African examples against established Old World producers...

iFeatured wines are available at Steep HillWines, Lincoln. Call 01522 544737.

CHENIN BLANC IS A WONDERFULLYversatile white grape variety that isgrown worldwide. Small if unspectacu-lar plantings appear in Australia andNew Zealand, but it is in South Africathat the southern hemisphere excels.But the origins of this grape variety arefounded somewhat further north in theLoire Valley of Western France. It ishere in the appellation of Vouvray thatChenin Blanc is rightly famous.

Chenin is a flexible grape variety andallows winemakers to work their magic.It can be unoaked or barrel fermented— a style frequently used in SouthAfrica. In Vouvray the greatest Cheninhas many forms. It can be dry rightthrough to lusciously sweet. It’s evenmade in a sparkling form.

Here are my favourites, including a couple of stellar Vouvrays. Enjoy!

1Vigneau-Chevreau Vouvray Clos de Rougemont, Loire,France - £15.25

The story goes that St Martin,one of the first Gaul evangel-ists, was made bishop ofTours in 371 AD. He had theClos de Rougemont plantedwith vines for the elderly andinfirm. This is another dry Vouvray but benefits from thecomplexity of a small amount of newoak. There is a buttery undertone tothe almond, citrus and honey notes.

2Indaba Chenin Blanc, SouthAfrica - £8.25This takes a selection of fruit

from across Stellenbosch, Paarl andSwartland to create a crisp and refreshing wine which displays restrained yet inviting aromas of

pineapple, kiwi, melon, banana, peachand honey. The palate is bright and

fresh with lengthy flavours of melonand citrus with a hint of spice onthe finish.

3DeMorgenzon ReserveChenin, Stellenbosch,South Africa - £16.50

Made from vines planted in1971 and using only the free-run

juice this complex Chenin has layers of pineapple, vanilla and quinceon the nose. The flavours follow on thepalate culminating in a tropical fruitsalad, with crisp acidity and is perfectlyin balance.

4Beaumont Hope Marguerite,Walker Bay, South Africa - £13.50This barrel fermented Chenin

sees some lees contact. The nose haswhite peach and floral aromas with ahint of savoury wood. While the palateis focused by pure ripe apple flavoursand a lovely fresh acid that cutsthrough the hint of sweetness.

5Vigneau-Chevreau VouvrayCuvée Silex, Loire - £13.95Vigneau-Chevreau are a

biodynamic producer in the heart of theLoire valley. Their Cuvée Silex has balance and finesse. While this is a decidedly dry, medium-bodied whitewine, it begins with an unexpected softapproach, but quickly gains crisp, cleanlines by mid-palate. Very food-friendly,expect the bright flavours of citrus andpear to dominate the palate with a drizzle of honey in the mix. n

Chenin Blanc from

£8.25 to £16.50.


Like the English oak from which it has been made, Moulton’s Coach House just keeps on growing, with 2009 being the most recent addition — the property now boasts a beautifully light, modern wing with a large kitchen and new master bedroom suite...

Take a look inside, as we meet owners Damien and Liza Redlich.

ComfortableCoach House

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TO THE VICTOR, THE SPOILS: creating a beautiful home is usually rewarding, always hard work, and definitely expensive. But, for those inclined to make the effort, the reward is a beautiful, high-specificationhome that’s a pleasure to live in.

Embarking on a project isn’t for the faint-hearted, whether you’re buildingfrom scratch or renovating, but there are some who are naturally talented,like serial-renovators Damien and Liza Redlich.

Liza is from Wisbech, whilst Damien comes from London. After meetingeach other through work, Damien decided that the city was becoming toonoisy, too stressful and too crowded, so he decided to leave London tojoin Liza who has always lived in the area.

The couple moved to Moulton, just a stone’s throw from Spalding, in2002. They initially rejuvenated the house which stands next door, Moulton’sPark House, and then moved on to undertake the renovation of The OldCoach House. A significantly more involved refurbishment — “More of aresurrection!” — the couple worked on the dilapidated shell between summer 2006 and the following December, whereupon they moved intothe house. But they still weren’t finished, and in 2009, once again setabout extending the property with a new wing incorporating a bespokekitchen & master bedroom suite with huge bespoke timber-framed windows.

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The Old Coach House,Moulton, near SpaldingOwners: Damien and Liza Redlich.

Style: 17th century former coach house converted by its present owners and extended in 2009.

Receptions: Four; currently arranged as Drawing Room, Playroom, Dining Room and Breakfast Kitchen.

Bedrooms: Four with two en-suite bathrooms and family bathroom.

Other Features: Around 1.7 acres ofgrounds featuring mature English tree specimens Cupola clock and gated entrance.

Price: Guide Price; £675,000.

Find Out More: Savills, Olympic House, Doddington Road, Lincoln LN6 3SE. Tel: 01522 508 900. www.savills.co.uk.


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“It’s a nice looking property, surrounded onall four sides by mature trees.” saysDamien. “The extension has allowed us tocreate a period property that has all the natural light and feeling of spaciousnessthat a modern-looking house should have,whilst retaining the character of the periodcoach house.”

The house was completely derelict when thecouple first began work, and has benefitedfrom a new roof, new plumbing andelectrics. The original part of the building isbelieved to date back to the 17th century,but it was extended in the 18th century, andin the 1950s when the current drawingroom was added, initially serving as a double garage.

The kitchen — now a spacious entrance halland playroom — were replaced by Damien

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The Old Coach House was built in the 17th century,

and is arranged over two floors with four reception

rooms and four bedrooms...


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not to mention French doors that open uponto a large terrace which the house wrapsaround.

Damien says “It’s great for watching a widevariety of wildlife that visits the garden, andwe’ve lots of specimens of mature trees likeoak, ash and horse chestnut.”

“Our first impression of the house when wefirst saw it whilst walking in the grounds wasthat it was really idyllic, a great setting for alarge, safe country home.”

The property also has four bedrooms,including the new master suite which featuresa dressing room, en-suite wetroom and Juliette balcony. All of the bathrooms in the property feature designer fittings fromnames like Daryl, Kohler and Porcelanosa.

The bedrooms also have exceptional views

and Liza’s 2009 addition, and in the space,a beautiful new kitchen was created.

A local joiner created the bespoke installation, painted in a Farrow & Ball Old English White shade with black granite toppers.

The electric Aga — which affords a modernlevel of control with a traditional look — and Belfast sink both sit alongside modern appliances (the couple deliberately avoidedintegrated appliances for reasons of practicality) like a US style fridge freezer,whilst a separate utility affords an extra degree of practicality.

The living room, like the rest of the house,features sustainably-sourced English Oakbeams from Skegness based Somerscales,and a large fireplace with multi-fuel stove,

The bright bespoke kitchen isfinished in Old English Whiteand features black granite surfaces.


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The house has been

redesigned and extended

since 2009 with huge

windows designed to allow

natural light to flood in...

over the 1.7 acres of mature gardens inwhich the property is centrally positioned,via large floor to ceiling windows in the newwing or Velux windows in the coach house itself.

Outside, the garage has a Cupola clock anda gravel driveway provides easy access tothe property, whilst the terrace blurs the distinction between a reception room andgarden, the ideal place to enjoy a G&T asthe sun sets.

“It’s really hard to believe that the housewas derelict, looking at it now.” says Damien.

“Where pleased with how its turned out, butit was a real mess. We’ve just completedwork on another property nearby too, andfor the first time in a while I’ve been sittingdown with nothing to do. It’s a case of itchyfeet I guess, but with both properties nowcomplete, we’re looking for the next challenge.”

“We’re not property developers as such,more like serial renovators. It feels so goodto bring a property back to life, and we hope the next owners will love this house as much as we have!” n

The Old Coach House is currently on the market for £675,000 with estateagency Savills of Lincoln. For more information call 01522 508 900.

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FeatureLighting...A trio of downlighterscombine with more decorative lighting suchas the integrated LEDlights in the plinth of theraised bath area.

InHaus Design173 Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN13LW.Telephone: 01522 845008.www.inhauslincoln.com.

Freestandingor IntegratedThe room was created with integrated furniture, but Paulcan also utilise freestandingdesigns — this Aveo bathmakes a real statement in textured concrete-style resin,and is comfortably curved...

Creating a bathroom with style and substance in this modern town house was a job for Lincoln’s InHaus...

BATHROOMS CAN LOOK SO LINEAR — unlessyou commission forward-thinking designer Paul Pheby at InHaus.

Using Utopia branded furniture from the company’s fitted collection, the bathroom is installed in a large room with recessed storageto keep the area around the bathtub free ofclutter.

A raised level made for a more luxurious approach, with feature LED lighting built intothe raised platform.

A Symmetry shower bath was installed and surrounded by black gloss to match the doorsof the adjacent sink. Other colour options,though include walnut, black linear, whitegloss, golden oak or ornamental black. The finishing touch was a Paleto designer tap.

“We’ve over a decade of experience creatingbathrooms that look great, but work well too.”says Paul. “We install and project manage eachjob personally, so the results are always greatlooking rooms but more importantly, very satisfied customers!” n

My Dream Bathroom...

Mono-Magic

Recessed storagecreates a place for

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Fog-Free MirrorsA mirror that never mists up, and has LED lighting and an integrated radio!

Curves Are In!Curves are in this summer, not leastaround your bathroom sink! Breaking upthe traditionally linear lines of your bathroom looks great, and these free-standing cupboards in black linearcreate clutter-busting under-sink storagethat will make keeping your bathroom tidya doddle whilst ensuring you have all ofyour cosmetics to hand.

A raised step created a more

luxurious area and allowedthe installation of LED lighting...

Palento designer taps create a feeling of luxury

and quality, and the sink area has plenty of

useful storage!


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A wall-mounted pan and bidet prove more hygenic, easier

to clean around.

A window seat with frostedglass and Venetian blind

allows the maximum amount of light and privacy...

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Devonports45 Bridge Street, Deeping St James,Lincolnshire PE6 8HA.Telephone: 01778 346415.www.devonportskitchensbathrooms.co.uk.

A trend of creating a room with simple style has inspiredStephen & Sarah of Deeping’sDevonports to suggest this minimalist bathroom...LESS IS MORE: This designer Vitra-equippedbathroom provides simple style that provesless is more with easy to clean surfaces, in-built storage and clever features.

Fog-free cabinets with built-in lighting, designertaps and a non-slip tiled floor all create a bath-room that’s easy to live with but stylish too.

Stephen and Sarah Devonport have over adecade of experience creating bathrooms usingdesigner names like Vitra, Hansgrohe, Imperial,and Mereway.

“As a family run business we understand the decisions and considerations that need to be taken into account when planning a new bathroom or kitchen.” says Stephen.

“We offer you honest and reliable advicewhether you are requiring our installation services or want to project manage the installation yourself using your own team of tradesmen.” n


Simple Style

Zebrano Wood FinishThe Shift range is available in a white high gloss finish, as well as anthracite and larch.However, designers Sarah and Stephen suggested that a high gloss Zebrano finish would suit the modern bathroom best.

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Large Sierratiles in grey provide a safe, slightly textured and most importantly non-slip floor surface...

Finishing TouchesStephen believes the use of theright taps are important as theseare the tactile elements of a bathroom you come into contactwith. Shown here is Vitra’s Diagon mixer.

Integrating Useful DesignVitra’s Capricorn Mirror cabinet provides built-in storage and integral low-voltage lighting — so it’s a really practical design.

Also available is a range of fog-free mirrors that are heated so they don’t mist up — practical when shaving or applying makeup.


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Convenience was assured with plenty of storage and a fog-free illuminated mirror

with further storage behind it...

Black leather-effect tiles were used on

both the wall and floors,creating a stark, dramatic effect...

Amazon Bathrooms15 Bull Ring, Horncastle LN9 5HU.Tel: 01507 527 331.

Amazon Bathrooms, based inHorncastle, have created this modern, freestanding installation proving sleek blacktiles and the contrast of starkwhite creates real drama...

THINK BATHROOMS and you immediately thinkof stark white rooms, but as Amazon Bathrooms in Horncastle proves, the stark contrast of black and white can work to greateffect in bathrooms.

The receding effect of dark colours makes thisroom much cosier, and the leather effect tileson the walls contrast well with the white, highgloss units.

Attractive, but also functional, the room features plenty of storage for the whole family’scosmetics and toiletries, and a Bose stereosystem allows your iPod to send music andMP3s to two freestanding speakers designedfor the bathroom.

With a freestanding suite and wall-mountedcupboards & pan, it’s also really easy to keep clean. n


Freestanding Style...

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For radio or iPodplayback with

no wires, this BoseSound Dock

will transmit musicdirectly to a set of speakers...

Add a Shock of ColourEven stark black andwhite bathrooms benefit from a shockof colour — duck-egg blues and bright orange tones work really well, so accessorise with towels and wall art.

Stylish & ModernThe bathrooms was designed to be stylish and modern,with wall-mounted pan,plenty of storage,and a semi-integrated sink.

The storage units provide plenty of space for linens, as well as cosmetics and cleaning products.


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Making HistoryWith The Landmarks of Lincoln City...The Cathedral and Castle may be the best part of 1,000 years old, but they’re still every bit as relevant, as the city’s landmarks make a great backdrop to London’s 2012 Olympics and 2015’s 800th anniversary of Magna Carta...

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Lincoln’s Top 10

Historical Highlights...

1 NEWPORT ARCH is the remains of a third centurynorthern gateway. The Roman Ermine Street passedthrough it and continued right up to the Humber uninterrupted!

2 LINCOLN CATHEDRAL Originally created byBishop Remigius in 1072 in just 20 years! Recreated after a fire in 1141 and earthquake in1185. The central tower, which was 525 feet high,blew down in 1549.

3 TENNYSON Situated in the Cathedrals ground is astatue of Lincolnshire’s famous son, erected in1903 by George Frederick Watts.

4 WATER TOWER Built in 1911 by Sir ReginaldBloomfield to hold a new water supply after a typhoid outbreak.

5 LINCOLN CASTLE Incorporating interpretation forits copy of the Magna Carta — currently undergoinga £20m restoration with the construction of a newHeritage Skills centre for restoration craftspeople.

6 BISHOP’S PALACE: Newly opened as a hotel, dating back to 12th century in places. With vineyardfeaturing grapes from Lincoln’s twin-town, Neustadt.

7 USHER GALLERY: Built in 1972 to hold thecounty’s collection of art and architectural finds.

8 THE COLLECTION: Opened in 2005 as a centre ofexcellence for archaeology.

9 STEEP HILL: Aptly named historic street with onein seven gradient!

10 STONEBOW: Created in 1520, the Southerngate to the city, housing the city’s Guildhall. n

LINCOLN has always been a citywhich allows history and modernliving to co-exist comfortably.

A case in point is the historicCathedral which served as abeautiful backdrop for thisyear’s Olympic torch route.

The cathedral is a beautiful andever-changing building, and inthe coming weeks, masons fromthe Works Department of theCathedral will mount upon StHugh’s Turret a 13x14 inchreplica of The Queen’scrown, which hermajesty inspectedpersonally whenshe visitedBurghley Houselast month.The crown hasbeen designedby head carverPaul Ellis and visitors in May were al-lowed to see where thecrown would be placed duringspecial 30 minute turret tours.

In a few years, however, we’ll be celebrating another example ofthe city’s past and present coming together as the city’sMagna Carta celebrates its800th anniversary in 2015.

The constitutional and societalimportance of the document is

terrific — with Lincoln Castlehome to one of the few remaining copies.

To celebrate the anniversary ofthe document, Lincoln Castle willcomplete a series of renovationswhich will be completed nextyear under the project management of Mary Powell.

The most significant of these isa £3.5m project to open up thesouth wall to members of thepublic via cantilever bridges andwooden walkways — this is part

of plans to enable visitorsto walk all around thecastle’s walls.

“Visitors will nolonger need tovisit the castle intwo stages — thewalls and the Lucy

Tower.” says Mary. “It will be a complete

circuit which will greatlyimprove the visitor experience.”

In time for the anniversary, a newinterpretation centre for the docu-ment itself will be created.A vaulted cavern in which MagnaCarta can be seen will include anunderground cinema and interactive activities, and the cas-tle will house a heritage Skillscentre to train those preservingour most precious buildings.

Above: The Castlewill be transformed beyond recognitionin time for MagnaCarta’s 800th anniversary.

Main: A 1,000year old icon ofLincoln overlooksa thoroughly con-temporary sceneas Dorothy Fraser,one of Lincoln’storchbearers, carries the flamefor this month’sgames.Visitors

will see a newly refurbished castle as part of a £20mrestoration project

by 2015...

Magna

Carta will

celebrate

its 800th

birthday

in 2015...


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Above: Brayford Wharf was a catalyst forthe development of thecity as an entertainmentdestination.

Right: The city’s new£100,000 grandstand.

Far Right:Olympic Torch on BrayfordWharf.

Lincoln’s Brayford Wharfarea has created an entertainment

quarter, just like its historic Cathedral

quarter...

Archaeological activity has already been conducted at thecastle by a team led by Dr PhilipDixon, who uncovered a previouslyburied medieval tunnel.

Archaeologist Beryl Lott says;“These excavations have discovered the remains of astone building with a circular interior, possibly the remains ofa stairwell or room below the ground level of the castle bailey.”

“The room is accessed by adoorway, which leads into a tunnel in the direction of the central bailey area.”

“Provisionally, it is suspected the structure may be as early as the 12th century and indicateone of the first buildings withinthe medieval castle.”

Meanwhile the Queen’s Jubileeyear will be celebrated as Lincolnreopens its Grade II listedCarholme Road grandstand after a£100,000 restoration.

The grandstand was built in 1897— Queen Victoria’s Jubilee year —so it’s fitting that the relaunch ofthe grandstand co-incides with2012’s celebrations. The refurbishment has involved a replacement of the grandstand’stimber, a new roof and a full re-paint of the whole structure.

Finally, Lincoln’s economic futurewill be secured by the fruition ofLindongate. The £100,000,000project will replace the currentbus station and Sincil Street witha new 300,000sq ft retail site andnew transport interchange

obtained planning permission in 2011 with further permissionbeing sought following a publicconsultation which called for more greenery and revamped bus station.

Developments in Lincoln in recentyears include 2012’s Doubletreeby Hilton hotel and the revamp ofthe Brayford Wharf, as well as the £140m campus that has thisyear seen the University of Lincolnjump seven places to become the 55th best University in The Times’s league tables.

With modern development andhistory sitting wonderfully next together, the next chapter of Lincoln’s history is ready to bewritten, and it’s a very bright future indeed! n

Above: The Lindongatedevelopment will also feature 875 parkingspaces and a transportinterchange.


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‘THE BAIL’ and Steep Hill havealways been one of Lincoln’sstrongest assets.

It provides the Cathedral Quarter with some of the city’sbest independent shops and ensuring shopping in the cityisn’t just limited to the HighStreet’s multinationals.

The area received a massiveboost in November when it wasnamed Best Street in Britain bythe Academy of Urbanism.

Hosts from the City of LincolnCouncil and Lincoln BIG took assessors on a tour of thestreet and as part of the assessment, the street’s veryown poem — written my IanMcMillan — was read out.

Matt Corrigan, Chief Executive ofLincoln BIG, said: “It was brilliant news, Steep Hill is areally special place, and LincolnBIG is delighted that its charm willbe recognised well into 2013.”

Steep Hill’s one in seven gradient doesn’t put off visitorsto the area, and actually serveslocal restaurants and bistros

really well — eateries like theexcellent No14 Bistro and theWhite Hart as visitors stop to rest, enjoying a meal, whilst specialist retailers such as Steep Hill Wines and The Whisky Shop create aunique shopping experience.

There’s the excellent Follie, for the home, and The LincolnSoap Company for cosmetics.

Those looking for something towear are especially well-cateredfor, with everything from on-trend outfits from Lottie’sAttik & Vis á Vis, to occasion-wear from Brides of Bailgate.

With hair & beauty salonsnearby too, plus cafés like Grayzplus the Cathedral and Castle,there’s more than enough to entertain families, and keepthose seeking a great day outreally well amused.

“Steep Hill and Bailgate are areal part of Lincoln’s charm, andoffer a special experience that rivals anything that any otherworld class historic place canoffer.” says Matt. n

The Academy of Urbanism recently confirmed whatthe rest of us already knew... Bailgate and SteepHill are the best streets in Britain! Here’s why!

LincolnshireTowns

Celebrating the Success of

Bailgate &Steep Hill

Main: Shopping on Lincolnmeans a whole range ofshops, with those seekinghigh quality fashions especially well catered for.


The History of

The Hill...THE MOST IMPORTANT thoroughfare in Lincolnruns from North to South parallel to Ermine Street,a road which dates back to Roman times.

Some of the area’s oldest buildings are situated onSteep Hill and The Strait, including No1, The Jew’sHouse, and No47, which dates back to 1170.

A conservation area with a number of Ancient Monuments, it is punctuated by Newport Arch,which dates back to the third century and is the oldest stone arch to still be used by traffic.

At the opposite end of Bailgate is Castle Hill, withthe Cathedral and Castle dating back to 1072 and1068 respectively; Minster Yard’s Exchequer Gatedates back to the 14th century.

Halfway along Bailgate is the site of an early timberchurch (from AD350-AD650) marked out by settsand a Roman well. The nearby County AssemblyRooms were constructed in 1745 and remodelled in1825 and 1914.

2010’s Bailgate Restored saw the area’s 150shops benefit from an investment of £1.18m afterthe Historic Lincoln Partnership secured fundingfrom Lincolnshire County Council and the EMDA to recreate the appearance of Bailgate in years goneby using historically accurate materials. n

Pictures of

BailgateOUR BAILGATE IMAGES(above and far left) were taken by South Willingham snapper Andrew Appleton. The photographer is inthe middle of writing hisforthcoming book, whichwill teach photography students how to set upvarious shoots.In this case, Andrew will demonstrate how to cover a ‘live’ eventusing the technique of reportage photography. n

Right: The Strait, at the foot of Steep Hill, in 1900’s, and today.Above: You can alsoturn a shopping trip into a day out with,cafés, the Cathedral and Castle — images; City of Lincoln.


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Also in this Edition:l Following the Olympic Flamel Burghley Horse Trials 2012l The Latest News from Lincolnl Morse author Colin Dexter

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee by returning to Burghley House, the stately home inwhich Queen Victoria also celebrated her 60 years onthe throne... Eight page special inside.




MotoringBritish

Through the Years...Legends

Main Image: The E-Type Jaguarwas said — by none other than Enzo Ferrari himself — to be themost beautiful car in the world.


This month we meet three classic car enthusiasts who celebrate Britain’s motoring heritage by caring for one of the country’s best motoring names... From the 1940s we meet Hugh Illingworth’s Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, then a 1950s Land Rover owned by Alan Cromack and finally, we enjoy a spin in George & MaggieWaite’s 1960s E-Type Jaguar...

Words & Pictures: Rob Davis.

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driving slowly with no power assistance.”says Hugh.

A few years ago at the request of a friendHugh also started to use it for a few veryspecial weddings and has developed thisactivity in to a hire company, Classic Rolls &Bentley Hire (www.rollsandbentleyhire.co.uk).

With four children, Hugh is hoping that hewill have a fifth generation of Illingworths towhom he can hand down the vehicle.

For now though, it’s on standby, ready to makea bride’s day special, or ensure a thoroughlyEnglish trip out for afternoon tea. n

MOST FAMILIES have sentimental heirloomsthey hand down through generations. None could be more impressive than theIllingworth family’s heirloom though; a 1949Rolls Royce Silver Wraith coupé which hasreached its fourth owners, Hugh Illingworthand wife Debby. The car is the first model the company produced after WWII when thecompany temporarily suspended productionto specialise in aircraft engines.

Interestingly, there’s no such thing as a standard Silver Wraith per se, as Rolls Royceonly produced a rolling chassis at this time, supplying them to coachbuilders like Rippon Brothers, who celebrate their 150th anniversary this year and which producedHugh’s coupé-bodied Silver Wraith.

Hugh says “My mother acquired it from mygrandfather in the 1950s and it was alwaysused as a family car — if the supermarketexisted in those days we’d have used it tofetch the groceries!”

Now Hugh says that he and the family enjoytrips to nearby Rutland Water and use it to ferry them to and from The George Hotel of Stamford for afternoon tea instead.

With just 63,000 miles on the clock — just 1,000 for each year of its life — it’sin beautiful condition with the company’s trademark seven coats of paint and sparklingchrome bodywork, not to mention the Spiritof Ecstasy rising from the huge bonnet.

On the road it’s surprisingly refined for a carof its age, and quite quiet, except for morewind noise than modern vehicles, a casualtyof the long bonnet and bluff grill. However,the car is still brisk to accelerate and willcruise happily at 60mph.

“At over 17ft, it’s a little unwieldy to manoeuvre and seeing out of junctions istricky, worse still is the heavy steering, when

Model: Rolls Royce Silver Wraith,coachbuilt by Rippon Brothers.

Year: Sold between 1947 and 1959,this is a 1949 example.

Engine: 4.25 Straight Six with fourspeed manual.

Top Speed: 85mph

Numbers Sold: 1,800 created by different coachbuilders with coupé, limousine and landaulet body styles.

Price New: £7,000.

Value Now: £40,000 (est).

1940s: Rolls Royce

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The Rolls Royce has been passed down to four generations...

These days it is used to ferry the family to

The George of Stamford for afternoon tea...


Above: A 1949 London IllustratedNews advert for the new Land Rover.

THE BEST 4X4XFAR; that’s how Land Rovercame to describe its product line, but in thebeginning — before Range Rovers with theirluxury, and Discovery models with their off-road driver aids — was genesis; the Land Rover Series One.

At 72 years of age, Alan and DeniseCromack are fans, and Alan purchased his classic 1950smodel to exhibit at countyshows with wife Denise.

The machine was based onthe American Willy’s Jeep,using the model’s chassis de-sign and four wheel drive systemwith its high and low range gears toallow for the best traction of any non-military vehicle before it.

A prototype was commissioned by MauriceWilks of Rover in 1947 with the first LandRover model field-tested at Long Benningtonbefore being offered for sale in April 1948.

Still today the car is available, now known as the Defender, with just a few concessionsto modern motoring; a new engine to complywith emissions regulations, and such

luxuries as cloth seats, radio andheater. Originally the Land Rover

featured a 1.6 engine, four speedgearbox and space for crew in the back.

It featured a wheelbase of 80” and after ordering 300 examples for testing the Britishmilitary placed an order for 10,000 vehicles,but forced Rover’s hand in stretching the car6 inches and creating a 2.0 model.

Alan’s example has had five previous ownerswith the previous custodian, Ken Wiley, owning the vehicle from 1998-2007. Alanhad completed quite a lot of the restorationwith a paint job that’s bon-homie to Ken’s

time in the 36 royal Artillery Regiment inMalta, during the time of the Suez Crisis —though the car has never seen military service.

Alan says that a Series One requiringrestoration can be picked up for around£500, with faultless examples worth up to£10,000. His Series One is worth around£6,000, but of course, much more in termsof sentimental value, if one can be sentimental about something so functional!

If anything, the car was more civilised thanwe were expecting, but Alan’s ‘Solihull Tank’can definitely still cut the mustard off-roadwith chunky tyres and low range box! n

1950s: Mk1Land Rover

Bringing Classic Cars Back to Life...

Year: Sold from 1948, this is a 1952 example with a larger engine and longer80” wheelbase.

Engine: 2.0 four cylinders.

Top Speed: 40mph.

Numbers Sold: More than 1,000,000before 1973 when the Series Threemodel became the 90 model in 1983,renamed Defender in 1990.

Price New: £500.


The Series One Land Rover is the benchmark by which all 4x4s

thereafter had to compete...

EVEN IF YOUR Land Rover is a rusted ageing old tied wreck requiringnew bodywork and a new engine, Coun-try Workshops can bring it back to life.

Father and son team Peter and Timcan fabricate new chassis and bodypanels, install new engines and create new interiors for vehicles that,at first glance, seem only fit for scrap.

Based at their current premises since 1948, the pair can also createbespoke Land Rovers to a client’s requirements whether for work, exploration or leisure. n

For more information seewww.british4x4centre.co.uk.

Country Workshops restoreLand Rovers from 1948 topresent day models...


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On the road it’s reasonably quiet but the engine sounds great, and it’s telling that80% of all E-Types ever made are still on theroad. It’s reliable, and still beautiful to lookat, after 50 years.

Best of all, E-Type ownership can start fromaround £15,000 — £20-£25,000 for a niceexample — with open-top Roadsters around£30,000... That’s not bad for the pleasureof owning probably Britain’s best ever motoring icon! n

A BEAUTIFUL ICON of Great British motoring. The E-Type Jag is, alongside theMini and Land Rover, one of the most recognisable motor cars Britain has ever produced.

George and Maggie Waite are certainly fans;it was when George, a farmer by trade, enjoyed a racing experience day at Croft thathe first got to drive one of the icons of hisyouth, the motor car that the likes of GeorgeBest, Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatrawould drive.

At that point George had owned classic Austins, but after experiencing the crisp,stiff and still surprisingly capable handingand rise of the E-Type, brought what’s considered to be ‘the best’ E-Type himself.

“It’s a Series 1 with a 3.8 engine. Later engines were 4.2 and eventually 5.2V12 insize.” he says. “It’s still quick, it’ll reach60mph in about eight seconds, and willcruise at 60mph comfortably.”

“Our Austins used to frustrate other motorists as they couldn’t keep up with traffic, but an E-Type can.”

George is an active member of the JaguarEnthusiasts’ Club which has a regional day coming up at Burghley House on 9th September, but he resolute that his E-Type should not be a concours example.

“There are lots of enthusiasts who clean the wire wheels with a toothbrush — andthat’s fine — but whilst they’re doing that,we’re enjoying the drive!” he says.

The E-Type has a snug cabin with a ride andhandling that stacks up pretty well againsteven modern cars. Leather seats and a widewooden steering wheel create a sumptuouscabin, and its surprisingly roomy.

Model: E-Type Jaguar, Series 1.

Year: Series 1 sold from 1961-1968,Series 2 from 1961, Series 3 from1971-1974. This is a Series 1 from1961.

Engine: 3.8 straight six.

Top Speed: 130mph.

Numbers Sold: 73,000 over the threeseries. The model was replaced by theXJS in 1974.

Price New: £2,097.


With Thanks To: Doreen & John, JaguarEnthusiasts’ Club; 01529 214053.

1960s: E-Type

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The E-Type was described by Enzo Ferrari himself as

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Above: The E-Type handles beautifully, andcan still keep pace withmodern hot hatches.




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High Society

Celebrating Olympic Success in LincolnOver 100 VIPs attended a business reception to celebrate firms from across Lincolnshire winning over£40m of contracts for the Olympics. LincolnshireCounty Council leader Martin Hill congratulated all ofthe firms at the reception, which was held at thebeautiful new Doubletree by Hilton Hotel...



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AugustAugust is a packed monthacross Lincolnshire — here we’ve hand-picked ourfavourite events for familyentertainment and fun,whether your pleasure isgardening, music, transportor country pursuits...

Send your events and What’s On listingsto [email protected].

n 10th-12th August:Antiques and Home ShowImagine your favourite vintage stores— those secret off the beaten track —plus furniture shops, the flea marketsand bric-a-brac shops of your dreamsall in the same place! With thousandsof stalls present, the Antiques & HomeShow at the Lincolnshire Showgroundcreates a unique and rare opportunityto browse through some real treasures.

Visit www.asfairs.com or call 0129827493 for further information.

n 16th-20th August:Lincoln Cathedral Flower FestivalOnce every few years Lincoln Cathedral comes alive with the sightand scent of thousands of flowers. In 2012 Great Britain celebrates theOlympic Games and the festival, heldin the nave, reflecting this with thetheme Dreams of Gold.

Tickets £10/adults, £8/conc, profitsto fabric fund. Call 01522 561600or see www.lincolncathedral.com for tickets.

Main: Classic cars, livemusic on six stages andlive comedy & poetry...2012’s GrimsthorpeFestival.

What’s On In

n 15th-19th August:Chamber Music Festival The Lincoln & Lincolnshire InternationalChamber Music Festival is looking forward to a summer of 10 inspirational performances, from 15th – 19th August.

Events take place at Lincoln’s AssemblyRooms, Doddington Hall, St Mary’sChurch Horncastle, Minster School Lincoln and Drill Hall. The 2012 Festivalis entitled ‘Notes from Nature’.

For a full programme call 07757708858 or see www.licmf.org.uk.

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n 18th & 19th August:Steam and Vintage Rally2012 will be the 27th rally organised byThe Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rallyteam and held on the county’s LincolnshireShowground. Over 1,500 exhibits, an old-time fair, plus classic car show provides plenty for the whole family toenjoy... and Lincoln’s own home-producedvehicles will take pride of place.

£8/adults, £3/children. Call 01507605937 or see www.lsvr.org.

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYsees the second Grimsthorpe Festival! An eclectic and dynamicsummer festival disguised as acountry fair!

Held in the beautiful grounds ofGrimsthorpe Castle Estate nearBourne, over 100 live musical performances from across the worldon six live stages, including a WorldStage and Folk Stage.

These combine with a classic carshow, Children’s Area, plus a largenumber of side shows and workshops to entertain the crowds,including The Knights of Skirbeck, Lionheart Company of Bowman, andcircus acts.

Last year around 10,000 people visited Grimsthorpe Festival and theevent was a huge hit with the public.

New for 2012 is the introduction ofthe Speakeasy Stage — which features live comedy and poetry —plus a fairground, relaxing therapyand massage zone, farmer’s market and a visit from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. n

Ticket prices £8/adult), £6/conc.Free Parking. For more informationabout this year’s Festival visitwww.grimsthorpefestival.co.uk, orcall 07711 705604.

The 2012GrimsthorpeFestival...The Grimsthorpe Festival is one of Lincolnshire’s newest countryshows, with a strong emphasis onlive music and the spoken word...

n 24th-26th AugustStamford Harp FestivalThe 14th annual Stamford Harp Festivalthis year features two performances atThorney Abbey Church on Friday 24th August at 7.30pm and St Andrew’sChurch Northborough on Sunday 26th August from 7pm. Performers includeSusan Enochsson and John Dalton with refreshments available at each performance.

Tickets £8, call 01733 253068 or see www.stamfordharpfestival.co.uk.

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Seeds...DO YOU ENJOY growingplants from seed yourself? Well, now is the right time to collectseeds!

How about making it atreasure hunt and gettingsome help from the kids?

Many plants are bearingripe seeds now, such asthe campanula, mullein,primula and maiden pink.

Dry the seeds and thenstore them - preferably inacid-free paper bags —in a dry cool spot.

Then, you can have thefun of going out into thegarden together nextspring to plant them. n

GardenDiary...Celebrating the best in gardens and gardening all across the county,compiled and edited by our own English Rose, Anna Morrish...

1st August: Orchard Tour:The Cottage Garden Society tours the five acre gardenof Hudd’s Mill, Stamford and the town’s community orchard too see thecottagegardensociety.org.uk.

5th August: Sir Joseph Banks Tribute Garden:Tribute courtyard garden in Horncastle, with 70 different species of plants, many collected on his voyage with Cook on HMS Endeavour; LN8 5HZ.

18th/19th August: Summer Veg Weekend:Celebration of the kitchen garden with cookery demonstration and talk by Gardens Monthly editor Liz Dobbs. Takes place at Barnsdale Gardens.

26th August: Paint the Garden:Hazel Hook invites visitor to Belton House near Grantham to Recreate the beauty of Belton’sGarden in paint, pastel or crayon. Call 01476566116 for details. n

A Festival of FlowersON AUGUST 16TH-20TH:Lincoln Cathedral willbe transformed with abreathtaking display offlowers from all over theworld this summer.

This year’s annualFlower Festival, stagedin the cathedral for theseventh year, will include 130 stunningfloral arrangements

designed to reflect thespirit, history and international flavour of the Olympics.

Last year the event attracted more than10,000 visitors and thisyear organisers hopeboth the displays andthe visitor numbers willbe even better. n

Tickets £10 for adults,£8 conc. Profits go toFabric Fund. Contact01522 561644 or seelincolncathedral.com.

Six of the Best: Garden Chairs & Benches

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1. Helicopter Swing Dream Chair in Cool Grey by Suntime £219; Crowders Garden Centre.2. Besp-Oak Dining Set Table with Four Folding Chairs, £229; Downtown Garden Centre.3. Contemporary Garden Bench with Low Back Hardwood slatted seat, £475; Elizabeth and Stevens.4. Karri Swing Seat FSC Ecru by Alexander Rose, £715.99, Crowders Garden Centre.5. Vintage Style Two Seater Cream Metal Bench, £95; Elizabeth and Stevens.6. Pagoda Richmond Companion Bench with Parasol, £149; Downtown Garden Centre. n

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THE WONDERS of willow, ably demonstratedby John Shone of RutlandWillows at Barnsdale Gardens this month.

Learn how to make willow pheasants, foxes, ornaments and obeliskswith expert tuition and entrance to the gardens included.

There’s also a ‘junior willowcraft’ session forchildren and Johns workwill be on sale too! n

26th August 11am-3pm,see www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk.

Where there’swillow, there’s a way to learn...

IT’S QUITE HANDY thatmost garden plants aregrown in pots nowadays.This means that you canplant them all year round.

Look out for a lovely flowering buddleia, plant; it now and make your garden even more beautiful.

Plus you’ll see many more butterflies in your garden. n

Tips & Tricks:

AutumnColour...

n PLANT: Now is a goodplanting time for lilies,and the bulbs ofcolchicum or autumn-flowering crocuses canalso be planted in August. PlantColchicum 10 cm deep;Crocus 6cm deep.

n PRUNE: You can prune fast-growing hedges such as privet and leylandii hedges ready for autumn in August.

n PICK: Both annualsand many perennialsflower much better if the dead flowers areregularly removed.

Below: Colchicum autumn flowering crocus.

This Month in the Garden

Plant, Prune, Pick ON THE FARM Farmers are taking a batteringfrom the unusually unpleasantweather… which has serious implications for crop yields.

ONCE AGAIN, as I write in early July, I mention the weather situation and make noapologies for doing so. Local agriculture is so dependent on the climate that when a near drought situation in March is followedby record rainfall of six inches in April, a relatively normal May and the wettest Junesince 1920, it does tend to upset the agricultural apple cart somewhat.

Most arable crops have taken a terrific battering and consequently, at present, futurewheat prices for November are on a contracthigh. Whilst UK wheat prospects still look setfor decent yields, disease worries havepushed the breadmaking premium muchhigher. However there is still time for the situation to alter between now and harvest.

I do feel, however, many thanks should begiven to the various Drainage Boards in thearea. As yet, I have heard of no serious flooding of arable land following these recordrainfull figures. The foresight & investment inthe series of pumping stations throughoutthe area is something all farmers should bemost thankful for.

It is too early to forecast the outcome of thesugar beet and potato crops, but I cannothelp feeling they will not yield well in continually wet conditions.

The pea-vining operation has started two weeks later than normal. Initial yields on sandy land appear good but serious concern is expressed over the later sown crops.

Peas do not like ‘wet feet’ andexperts are suggesting only a70% crop yield overall.

A further reminder of theatrocious weathercame to me recentlywhen visiting afriend’s farm. They had a tornadothrough their houseand yard, with serious damage totrees, the farmhouseand surroundingbuildings including apiggery roof. When, I wonder, will we get a normal season? n

Garden Birds...As Autumn approaches, now is the time to consider how you’lltake care of the wildbirds in your garden.BirdFair takes place on August 17th-19th at Egleton, near Stamford, withseven marquees of exhibitors all with bird feeding and birdwatching products for sale. Tickets are £12.50/day in advance. For details see www.birdfair.org.uk.

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InTheGarden...Celebrating the best in gardens and gardening across the whole of thecounty, compiled and edited by our own English Rose, Anna Morrish...

The marvellous medical magic of

Echinacea in August...

The Kitchen Garden...

Summer Flowering Grass

Known for its medical properties, Echinacea can alsobe used to create brilliant borders in late summer...

MAKE THE MOST of thesummer holidays!Why not help your kids be creative in their owncorner of the garden.

Visit your local gardencentre and look out forinstant colour and interest plants that theycan sow and tend.

Cut back flowered herbssuch as marjoram to en-courage a second flush.

Plant other herbs andtake into the house during the wintermonths.

Complete summer pruning of fruit treesand continue to sowspring cabbage, turnipsand onions. Irrigatethese crops well withwater from a butt.

SUMMER floweringgrasses (the ‘flowers’are the decorativeseedheads) are adaptable and cangrow successfully evenin poorer soils.

Grasses are a soft andsympathetic element inthe garden and offerthe ideal counterpointto dramatic flowers.

The leaves of Pennise-tum villosum can reach

up to 60cm in lengthand take on a purplehue when fully grown.Pennisetum orientale isa mound forming grasswith dark green leavesand bears beautifulflowerheads up to14cm long.

Other suggestions of great grasses are:Zebra grass (miscanthus) or reedgrass (calamagrostis).

BOTH ECHINACEA AND RUDBECKIA are quite similarplants, both with an arid North American heritage, but the hairy leaves of Echinea are a handy clue for distinguishing one from the other. Both are superbborder perennials, combine well with ornamentalgrasses and are attractive to butterflies.

They’ll add glorious colour through the summer monthsand will look impressive in open woodland settings or as part of meadows of wild flower areas. They lovefull sun but will be equally at home in light shade.

n Rudbeckia fulgida — known as Black Eyed Susan-charismatic yellow, daisy-like flowers that are 9-12cmacross on stems of up to 60cm. However, it is shortenough not to need staking, does not form big clumpstoo quickly and has a very long flowering period.

n Echinacea purpurea is an absolute winner, flowering from August through to October. Purpureareaches 1.5m in height and a spread of 50cm. They are fully hardy and thrive on well-drained chalk,loam or sand.

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1: All year round mix, 16 seeds; £1.49.

2: Cyclamen Victoria, 10 seeds; £4.99.

3: Scentsation mixed, 10 seeds; £1.49.

4: Coum Hybrids, 15 seeds; £1.49.

5: Persicum Grandiflorum, 8 seeds; £4.49.

Thompson & Morgan; at local garden centres.

IN AUGUST you can increase your Cyclamenstock by sowing fresh seeds in gritty compost— leave these in open cold frames...

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Brilliant

barbecue ideas to ensure you’re

warm, comfortable and cooking

on gas!

The perfecT seTTInG for your summer

barbecue1. GARDEN FURNITURE from a selection atFour Seasons Garden Centre; £call.2. GAZEBO from a selection by Camelot atFour Seasons Garden Centre. Heavy Dutymodel shown; £400.3. 18 PIECE BBQ TOOL SET, from Lande-mann from Four Seasons and Oldrids.4. MESQUITE CHIPS for a smoky barbecueflavour £4.49, Crowders Garden Centre.5. WEBER GENESIS E330 from a selectionat Oldrids and Downtown Gonerby Junction.6. WEBER BLACKLINE Q120 compact two-burner gas barbecue with stand; £198from Crowders Garden Centre.7. ADOBE INCENSE, insect-repelling citronella £2.49, Crowders Garden Centre.

8. LANDMANN TRIPOD BARBECUE £45 from Four Seasons Garden Centre.9. APRON AND GLOVES from a selectionof Weber accessories at Oldrids of Boston

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Also in this Edi

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l Following the Olympic Flame

l Burghley Horse Trials 2012

l The Latest News from Lincoln

l Morse author Colin Dexter

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee

by returning to Burghley House, the stately home in

which Queen Victoria also celebrated her 60 years on

the throne... Eight page special inside.

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Also in this Edition:l Following the Olympic Flamel The Time Team in Oakhaml Burghley Horse Trials 2012l The Jackson Stops, Stretton

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee




THE QUEEN AT BURGHLEY

TheHistoryofOakham...

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THIS MONTH

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HerMajesty

QueenElizabeth II

Visits Burghley House

It is the ancestral home of Queen Elizabeth I’s chancellor, William Cecil, so it was only fitting that Queen Elizabeth II

should celebrate her diamond jubilee at Burghley House too...

Lead Photo: Oliver Wilson, Stamford Mercury. Additional photos by Oliver Wilson and Ken Goff.

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Special

Main: Her majestygreeted crowds atBurghley House ina silk tweed doublebreasted StewartParvin coat andshift dress withshades of aqua,grey and ivory. Her hat, in thesame colour, is by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.

Opposite from Top to Bottom:The Queen arrivedby helicopter fromNottingham andplanted a lime treeclose to the onethat Queen Victoriaplanted in 1844.

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Main: Her Majestymet Dr LawrenceHoward OBE JP,Lord Lieutenant of Rutland andHugh Duberly CBE,Lord Lieutenant ofCambridgeshire,Tony Worth, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and Lady JulietTownsend, LordLieutenant ofNorthamptonshire.

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Main: The Queen was greeted by Chairman of the Burghley House Trustees Sir John Nutting(left), Burghley House Director Miranda Rock and husband Orlando (second left)

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Main: The Queen withTony Worth and localchildren. Around10,000 attended theVIP Jubilee Picnic.

Right, Centre: A speech by TonyWorth preceded a jubilant chorus of theNational Anthem.

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Top, Left: The Queen received a specialcommemorative plate from Sir JohnNutting, Chairman of The Burghley HouseTrustees.

Bottom: Around10,000 VIPs were invited to attend the Jubilee Picnic —mainly those involved in helpinglocal charities.

HM Queen Elizabeth II attended a reception in the grounds of Burghley Houseto recognise those who have made a significant contribution to local charities...

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Top: The Queen metthose responsible forensuring the parklandof the country estatelooked its best.Right: The Queen received a posey from eight year old Jemima Rock.

Opposite: The Queengreeted well-wishers,and departed for Stamford where shewas greeted by thousands of peoplelining the street. The Red Arrows laterperformed a flypast.

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FOR WORLD CLASS STARS in the field ofeventing, the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in Stamford is one of the area’s most important international sportingevents, attracting over 150,000 spectatorsand bringing £20m to the town each year.

The event is also one eventing triumviratealongside Badminton and the Rolex Kentuckythat makes up the international Grand Slamof Eventing — with a prize of over $350,000— attracting stars like William Fox-Pitt, whohas won Burghley six times, including 2011— as well as Pippa Funnell, Piggy French andHRH Princess Anne.

The event was initiated 51-years ago byDavid Cecil, Lord Burghley, Olympic goldmedallist and MP, and have grown to become more than just a sporting event.

Over 500 selected retailers, sell everythingfrom the essential to the exclusive, combining to present a formidable shoppingopportunity. Many visitors return each yearpurely to browse the avenues and specialitypavilions that include the popular RuralCrafts and Country Living marquees, theBurghley food walk and this year for the firsttime The Green Lifestyle Pavilion.

“Every year the variety of shopping on offerat Burghley just seems to get better. The selection and diversity never ceases to dazzle and we are especially proud thatshopping at Burghley combines with thehorse trials to give our visitors such a treat”says the event’s Director, Elizabeth Inman.

Thursday and Friday are dressage days – asmany locals testify – ideal for shopping andbrowsing, enjoying the arena displays or thefinals of the Dubarry Burghley Young EventHorse competition and a picnic in the parkwith friends.

The serious sporting action takes place onSaturday – cross-country day – when 80horse and rider combinations test their mettle and stamina round the four milecross-country course and its 30 spectacularfeature fences.

The competition comes to a rousing conclu-sion on Sunday with the final show jumpingphase which will determine who takes homethe Land Rover perpetual challenge trophyand the £50,000 first prize. As leadingBritish rider and six-times Burghley winnerWilliam Fox-Pitt says; “Burghley is one eventthat my team and I always look forward to.” n

burghley...Gallop back to

The 2012 Land RoverBurghley Horse Trials

This year will see world-class equestrian stars returning to Stamford to compete in the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials — a tough triathlon in which only true talent will triumph... Words: Ady Jennings. Images: Ash Smith.

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Tickets on sale now; £8/car advance, £11/car on the gate.Call 01933 304744 or visit www.burghley-horse.co.uk.

Thursday 30th August:7.30am: Gates open.

8.00am: Breakfast served in Members’ Enclosure. Shops open.

9.00am: Dressage begins in Main Arena.

9.30am: Burghley Pony Club TeamJumping in ring two.

Friday 31st August:7.30am: Gates open.


9.00am: Dressage in main arena.

12.30pm: Dressage display byFerdi Eilberg in main arena.

9.30am: Dubarry Burghley YoungEvent Horse Finals in ring two.

12.30pm: British Bred Sport HorseStallion Parade in ring two.

Saturday 1st Sept:7.30am: Gates open.

8.00am: Member Only breakfastserved in Members’ Enclosure.Shops open.

11.00am: Cross Country.

Sunday 2nd Sept:7.30am: Gates open.


9.00am: Final horse inspection inmain arena.

9.00am: Mini Burghley Event Ponyand Burghley Event Pony Finals inring two.

10.30am: Show Jumping (in reverse order) in main arena.

12.00pm: Racehorse to RidingHorse (HOYS Qualifier).

2.30pm: Show Jumping.

3.45pm: Parade of Foxhounds.

4.00pm: Presentation of Prizes. n

provisionalTimetable

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Torch

celebrating the

in our region

olympicAS PRIDE GOES TO PRESS the Olympictorch is reaching the climax of an epic 70-day journey to over 1,000 communities across the country.

Lincolnshire and Rutland’s turn was on day40, when the flame made its way fromGrimsby to Lincoln, day 41 when it made its way from Lincoln Cathedral into Nottinghamshire, then on day 46 when ittravelled from Leicester to Peterborough viathe communities of Melton Mowbray, Langham, Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.

The torch also stopped overnight at the National Space Centre in Leicester, atYarborough in Lincoln and River Embankment in Peterborough.

The torch was designed by Edward

Barber and Jay Osgerby and each one is80cm tall. it’s perforated with 8,000 holesrepresenting each torchbearer, and theseholes help to dissipate the heat of theflame, whilst providing transparency.

Each one weighs 800g and is made of an aluminium alloy — lightweight and strong, cool to touch and, coloured gold to represent the brightness of the Olympic flame.

Transport partners for the Olympics BMW allowed the Olympic Design Council to useits all-weather testing facilities to make surethe torch could withstand all weather conditions.

The torch itself is triangular in shape, representing the three Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship, as

well as the three words that make up the Olympic motto; faster, higher, stronger.

The torch actually has two burners in it, ahighly visible yellow part, and a smaller, hotter blue flame which acts as a pilot light. If the flame is extinguished on route it isreignited from a ‘master flame’ which eventravels on the Olympic aeroplane betweencountries.

The country’s torchbearers were named inMarch, with 7,300 nominated by their communities, mostly for making a contribution to charities or good causes in their area.

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The Olympic Torch passed proudly through our region recently, reaching both Lincolnshire and Rutland.The route passed through over 1,000 of the UK’s communities via 8,000 torchbearers, and was able to be seen by over 95% of the UK’s population during its epic70 day journey around Britain...

Main Image: Torchbearer 137Julie Hanks uses the OlympicFlame to light the cauldron onstage at the Yarborough SportsGround at the end of day 40 ofthe Torch Relay through Lincoln.

Right from Top: Torchbearer 005 Edward Holt carries theOlympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Grimsby.

Two young torchbearers pass the Flame in Boston — image provided by the Boston Standard.

The torch passes throughOakham via torchbearer Steve Tipping. Image provided by Andy Cross of Dean Street Photography, Oakham.

Words: Rob Davis.

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1. Cricketer Arran Brindlecarries the Flame throughBoston — image courtesyof the Boston Standard.

2. Debbie Chessum withthe Flame.

3. Glenn Chambers carriesthe Flame in severe rain.

4. Starr Halley holds theFlame on Skegness Beach.

5. Dorothy Fraser carriesthe Flame through LincolnCastle.

6. Stephen King carriesthe Olympic Flame by boatacross Rutland Water onthe Torch Relay leg between Whitwell Harbour and RutlandWater Normanton.

7. The torch entourageconsisted of a lorry withplasma screen display anda media truck, as well asmotorcycle mounted police. Photo by DarrenGarwood.

8. Paul Tuffin carriesthe Olympic Flame atFishermans Wharfon the Torch Relayleg through Grimsby.

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Main: One of themore unusual waysthe torch made itsway through the region was downthe dock tower in Grimsby.

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Top: Former OlympianGeoff Capes in Holbeach.

Right: Natasha Applegatealongside London 2012chairman Sebastian Coeafter lighting the cauldronwith the Olympic Flame inPeterborough.

Bottom: Lyn Hobson carries the Olympic Flameon the Torch Relay leg between Peterborough and Market Deeping after leaving Rutland.

The torch arrived at Burghley House with David Thompson and was passed to Susan Probst in the

presence of Miranda Rock, granddaughter of former Olympic hurdler David Cecil - Lord Burghley - who won a

gold medal at the 1928 Games, and Sebastian Coe on the Torch Relay leg between Uppingham and Stamford...

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AS SOON as the torch relay began— around 50 days ago at time ofgoing to press — torches were beginning to sell online for thousands of pounds.

Many were being sold with proceedsgoing to charity, but for private sellers, the most canny way to makemoney from Olympic memorabilia is

to follow two simple rules.

Firstly, lucky owners should keep thetorch with original documentationand packaging. For autographs,celebrity merchandise or sporting memorabelia, provenance is absolutely crucial and can seriouslyaffect the value of an item.

Secondly, as the county’s cultural

collecting sporting

memoriesAs torches already appear on the internet, sportingmemorabilia is set to be a wise investment for thosehoping to deal in 2012’s sporting memories...

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and sporting memorabelia expertDavid Maynard points out, the valueof items in his field of interest is allabout supply and demand.

“When you’re collecting literature, orsports-related items, it’s almost impossible to predict what will endure — what will be ‘popular,’long term.” says David.

Supply and demand is dictated bythe quantity of items available too— so trying to sell a torch when others are doing so may result in diminished values.

For that reason, those seeking tosell memorabilia and autographs forthe best price should wait until themarket suggests a greater value —for instance, trading in World Cupmerchandise during the 2014 event.

With a flurry of torches availablenow, sellers would be better to waitand sell in a few weeks — perhapsafter the games have ended.

Sporting memorabilia can commandhigh prices — just this year, collector Nigel Wray revealed he has invested £10m in sporting memories. The star of his collection,Bobby Moore’s 1996 shirt, is worth£150,000 though the collector purchased it for £75,000.

A cricket bat used by W G Grace inhis collection would command£60,000 at auction, whilst a posterof Ali’s 1974 bout with George Foreman could command £7,000.

For printed material, keepingposters rolled up in acid-free paperand ensuring autographs are kept indry, airtight containers will ensurethey are preserved for decades.

In all cases, though, provenance is important — it’s essential you canprove your item’s worth. n

David trades in music, film &sporting memorabilia. For further information call 01522 811271.

Top: A signed photograph of SebCoe running in the1980 MoscowOlympics. The 2012 Torchand a poster of 1974’s Ali vsForman fight.Above: Autographs fromEngland’s 1966World Cup Team.

A 2012 Torch was put up for auction

with a price of over £8,000, but a

1948 guaranteed original was

expected to fetch even more...

Antiques & Collectables

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Main: Julian Wilkinson,Publisher of Lincolnshireand Rutland Pride.

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The home of Pride Magazines this month celebrates 10 years of excellence in publishing. Here, we meet the brand’s founder and publisher Julian Wilkinson...

Words & Photos: Rob Davis.

A Decade of High Society

Homes&Gardens

It’s Ten years for

your editor too!THIS MONTH also marks the 10th anniversary of Pride’s Editor, Rob Davis, too.

Beginning work with Pride Magazinesince our titles’ launch in 2002, Rob has worked tirelessly to ensure his titles provide high quality editorial content and has built up an excellentrelationship with both readers andclients alike.

Graduating in 2002 from the University of Sunderland with a first in Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, he currently lives in Sleafordwith partner Anna and their one year old son George. n

“Our original intention was to create a magazine of really high quality andthat hasn’t changed.

We derive a huge amountof pleasure from constantly improving our products...

PRIDE is this month celebrating 10 years of publishing excellence, and the Publisher ofboth Lincolnshire Pride and Rutland Pride,Julian Wilkinson, is delighted.

“We created the Pride Magazines brand back in 2002 and decided, from the outset,that producing the very highest qualitycounty magazine was to be our goal.”

“That intention hasn’t changed, but ten yearson, the brand has grown both in reputationand with the launch of Rutland Pride, too.”

Leaving school in 1984 and working as aprinter, then a typesetter, Julian followed inthe footsteps of his father, Barrie Wilkinson,the MD of a large local newspaper company.

By the time Julian decided he wanted tostart his own publishing business, the desktop publishing revolution was alreadybeginning to change the publishing industrybeyond recognition.

Julian set up his own publishing companywith a strong sales and marketing element, but held a long-standing ambition to setaside his portfolio of about 40 magazinesand newspapers to concentrate his effortson a single high quality county magazine.

With nearly 20 years of experience already behindhim, Julian sold his existing business and created the Pride Magazines brand in 2002.

The launch publication was a decidedly skinny 64 pagesand was produced from a small studio in Boston bututilised the latest computersystems — with Editor RobDavis, who remains with thecompany today, at the helm.

RutlandPrideT H E H I G H S O C I E T Y M A G A Z I N E COVERING RUTLAND, STAMFORD & THE REST OF LINCOLNSHIRE

August 2012 - £3.70Also in this Edition:l Following the Olympic Flamel The Time Team in Oakhaml Burghley Horse Trials 2012l The Jackson Stops, Stretton

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee by returning to Burghley House, the stately home inwhich Queen Victoria also celebrated her 60 years onthe throne...

Eight page special inside.

THE QUEEN AT BURGHLEY

TheHistoryofOakham...

164PAGES

THIS MONTH



10YEARS OLD

THIS MONTH


Also in this Edition:

l Following the Olympic Flame

l Burghley Horse Trials 2012

l The Latest News from Lincoln

l Morse author Colin DexterQueen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee






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The first of those areas was Rutland, withthe debut edition launching in April 2012.

“Response to the new magazine has beenphenomenal.” says Julian.

“Launching a new title is a big investmentand a big undertaking for a publishing company, but we didn’t anticipate such goodfeedback in such a short space of time.”

“We’re featuring some of the county’s bestnames already, and we attended a wet andwindy Rutland Show where we met some ofour first readers.”

“We’ve had lovely comments about the look and feel of the magazine, and about its content. We were also handing out our Keep Calm and Carry On bags for life whichwere also really well received.”

“Above all, feedback has been excellent,which has allowed us to build a really strongbrand. After ten years, we’re well-recognisedand well-respected in Lincolnshire, and thatsuccess is already beginning to be mirrored in Rutland too.”

For ten years the company has worked tobuild the Pride Magazines brand, and

though it is also the home of UKbride, the UK’s number onewedding website for brides to be,and a number of wedding magazine titles, Pride Magazinesremain the company’s best

selling monthly lifestyle magazines.

Away from work, Julian and his wife Zoie have two young boys and two

teenage girls, he’s also a dab hand in both the kitchen and the garden... but hisfavourite way to relax is to enjoy exploringthe county.

“We’re delighted, of course, to produce a magazine that’s so commercially successful... but that’s by no means theonly reason we’re proud of our magazines.”says Julian.

“We’re proud of our region, and enjoy reporting on all that makes both Lincolnshireand Rutland such great places to live orspend time. We’ve some really great ideasto take the Pride Magazines brand to thenext level over the next 12 months... sowatch this space!” n

Then, like now, Julian recognised the importance in investing in the latest equipment to produce the best looking magazines.

“Technology isn’t a bad ally in business — and you need all the allies you can get,because running any business is tough, particularly during a recession.” he says. “However, there are really just two reasonsbehind our success.”

“Firstly we ensure that we work in a reallyhappy environment and all get on well.There’s a terrific sense of teamwork hereand I think everyone working here can honestly say they they love their job; thattheir hearts really are in it. That naturally results in a higher quality product.”

“Secondly, we put the effort in — and I mean really put the effort in. We creategood editorial, build strong long-lasting relationships with customers, and we pay attention to detail — right down to ensuringour marquees look the best at the countyshows we attend.”

With Lincolnshire Pride magazine approaching its 10th anniversary, Julian began looking to launch the titleinto other areas.

“Response to Rutland Pridehas been phenomenal already.” says Julian.

“Launching a new magazineis a big undertaking for a publishing company, and we didn’t anticipate such

great feedback in such a short space of time...”

PrideMagazines10th Anniversary

Above: Rutland Pride joined Lincolnshire Prideearlier this year — we made our debut at thisyear’s Rutland Show.

The company is also home to

UKbride.co.uk, the national wedding

website for brides to be.

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Main: Both Rutland and Lincolnshire’scounty shows were hard work — but the response we enjoyed to the magazines was really rewarding!

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Main Image: Annabel models anavy dress by Inwear £99 andbelt £34 from LuLu of Stamford

and Newark; 01780 766675 or

01636 705084, www.luvlulu.co.uk.

Fashion

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This Page: Sanitta wears a blue feather

jumpsuit £35 and blue clutch bag £20.

Further Details: Gracie’s Attic, Boston;

01205 310966.

Fashion

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1. Right: Michelle wears

an Osca B blue and white

jacket £74.95, and

NYDJ white jeans £79.

Further Details:Karen’s of Donington;

01775 820 808.

Left: Lucy Choi shoes in

patent leather £185.

Further Details:LuLu of Stamford and

Newark; 01780 766675

or 01636 705084,

www.luvlulu.co.uk.

2. Left: Annabel wears a

silver print blouse £64 and

navy crop trousers £64.

Further details: LuLu of Stamford and

Newark; 01780 766675

or 01636 705084,

www.luvlulu.co.uk.

3. Below: Navy top with

bow detail by Inwear £74

and white cotton shorts

£64. Navy belt £34.

Not pictured is white

cotton jeans by Hudson

£189. Available from LuLu

of Stamford and Newark.

4. Left: Suzanne wears

a Fashion Sport silk

suit £30.

Further Details: Forget Me Not Fashions

at Navenby Antiques

Centre; 01522 811271,

www.navenbyantiques

centre.co.uk.

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This Spread: Tracey wears a Gino Cerruti evening

dress in navy sapphire with empire line & diamanté

trim £165, from an exclusive selection. Jewellery

by Rosie Fox; necklace £29, ring £18, cuff £25.

Further Details: Available from Oldrids Boston;

01205 361251 or Downtown, Gonerby Junction

Grantham; 01476 590239. www.oldrids.co.uk.

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This Page: Tracey wears a KDK halter-neck

‘A’-line evening gown in cobalt blue £45.

Further Details: Available from Oldrids Boston;

01205 361251 or Downtown, Gonerby Junction

Grantham; 01476 590239. www.oldrids.co.uk.

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This Page: Annabel wears a silk spot blouse

by InWear £75 with silk skirt in navy £64. Also

pictured is a purple handbag by Rachel Straw £75.

Further Details: LuLu of Stamford and

Newark; 01780 766675 or 01636 705084,

www.luvlulu.co.uk.

Fashion

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Swaton, near Sleaford, Lincs NG34 0JPTel: 01529 421335

Smart Casual Wear from every-day brands like Steilmann and Sandwich...

Opening Hours: Monday 11am – 3pm, Tuesday – Sat 10am – 4.30pm

Classic Clothing for the Modern Lady...

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This Page: Michelle wears a petrol blue tunic top

£19.95, Fransca jeans £20 and denim vest jacket

£30. Also pictured here is Pia Rossini print bag

£24.95 and selection of jewellery from £5.

Further Details: Karen’s of Donington;

01775 820 808.

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2. Suzanne wears a Louis

Feraud designer belted fine

wool jacket £40 with Vera

Mont cotton boho skirt £22.

Further Details: Forget

Me Not Fashions.

3. Below: Michelle wears

a cream and navy blue

Fee G dress £125.

Further Details:Karen’s of Donington;

01775 820 808.

4. Left: Sanitta wears a

orange and blue chain

print top £25 and blue

jeans £20. Black and

taupe sandals

(shown below) £25.

Further Details:Gracie’s Attic, Boston;

01205 310966.

31. Right: Suzanne wears a

chiffon sun dress in turquoise and

white £36. Roland Cartier

slingbacks £15. Ackery fuchsia

mock-crock bag £25.

Further Details: Forget Me Not Fashions at

Navenby Antiques Centre; 01522

811271, www.navenbyantiques

centre.co.uk.

Below: Designer sunglasses

by Prada Sport £212 and £275.

Further Details: O’Brien’s Opticians, Wrawby Street, Brigg; 01652 653 595.

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5 High Street, Tattershall,Lincoln LN4 4LE

Tel: 01526 342309www.johnandassociates.co.uk

Open Monday-Saturday, call for an appointment.

Excellence inHair, Health and Beauty

Hair StylingElectrolysisMen’s Barber ShopJessica Manicures and PedicuresWaxingLava Shell MassageGuinot Facial TreatmentsTanning Complimentary Therapies

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BESPOKE STYLE with designer frames by Silhouette. That’s what Spalding’s Eye CareCentre is offering to local ladies with a brandnew range of coloured frames due this month.

The Eye Care Centre offers sight tests,glasses and designer frames, contact lensesand sunglasses. Most popular are ranges ofdesigner frames from names like Nicole Farhi,Ghost, Ted Baker, Oasis and Morgan.

However, with its Silhouette frames,the Eye Care Centre is able tooffer bespoke ultra-thin, ultra-strong lenses shapedand sized to suit.

The Centre’s Geoff Eastwoodsays; “The Silhouette rangeis rimless, which allows us totailor the size and shape oflenses to a customer’s exact requirements.”

The client then chooses from one ofmany of side designs and matching bridges. A new range to be unveiled this monthfeatures bright Autumn colours for real style.

Most popular at the minute is the Crystalsrange — glasses enhanced with realSwarovski crystals with traditional fold-in

sides or flexible one-piece designs.

“The range is unique because whilst customershave traditionally been able to choose from designer frames, Silhouette as a range enablesus to create completely bespoke lenses with asize and shape to suit the customer’s face.”says Geoff. “It’s the equivalent of a bespokesuit.”

The Silhouette range, available exclusivelyfrom the Eye Care Centre, is lightweight,

strong, with thin, scratch resistantlenses and precision engineering.

Perfect for the Autumn seasonand with anti-reflective coating for bright autumn sun and driving,the Silhouette range is availablenow from the centre — a trustedbusiness established 22 years

ago. That makes the benefits of the Silhouette range and the Eye Care

Centre easy for everyone to see. n

On the 31st August we are holding a Silhouette Styling Day. Come along andhave a consultation with a Silhouette StyleAdviser who will be in the Centre for theday. Ring 01775 722 141 for more detailsor to book you consultation.

More Information: For the complete range of Silhouette eyewear, call in to The Eye Care Centre at 6 Sheepmarket, Spalding PE11 1BH. Alternatively, call 01775 722 141 or see www.eyecarecentrespalding.co.uk.

Spalding’s Eye Care Centre

can provide bespoke glasses in custom sizes and

shapes...

BESPOKE FRAMES FOR AUTUMN STYLE FROM

THE EYE CARE CENTRE IN SPALDING

The Eye Care Centre inSpalding this month launches its new range ofSilhouette eyewear fortrue designer stylethroughout the Autumn ...

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Wedding StationeryInvites, table plans, guest books, save-the-date cards, orders of service,menus and place cards, thank-younotes and signing frames...

15% Discount for readers of Lincolnshire or RutlandPride upon presentation of this advert...

Studio and gallery based at Haverholme Priory, near Sleaford NG34 9PF

Telephone to arrange a personal consultationin our studio and gallery on 01526 834000or see www.dreams-to-reality.co.uk.

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The Pre-Wimbledon Tennis Ball 2012Wimbledon may have been a wash-out, but afundraising pre-Wimbledon ball for the county’s tennisclub at Woody’s Bar was a celebration as English asstrawberries and cream... Images: Rob Davis.



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Wedding Albumof Britta Molgaard and Ben Martin

The

This month we reveal the secret of a happy marriage — love, respect and Yorkshire Puddings — as Britta and Ben tell us how their special day came together.

Images: Trevor Gibbs, 01522 821037, www.trevorgibbs.co.uk.

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When did you first meet?We first met through a mutual friend; Benhad been on a chaps’ weekend, and waslooking a little worse for wear on our firstmeeting. I thought he was a sweet guy, but he wasclearly tired from a busy weekend.

However, Ben began to give me a lot of attention after this and was a complete gentleman — we began dating and seeing more and more of each other.

When in the relationship did he 'pop thequestion?' How did he propose? Ben’s proposal didn’t go to his plan as such — but it did go ahead. It was 2010, I had just finished a 12 hour shift at the hospital in which I work, and after driving allthe way back home, I was shattered!

I remember Ben’s face as I awoke — I didn’tknow what was going on, as he kept askingme if I was OK, and whether the pillow wasuncomfortable.

I was exhausted, but noticed a lump underthe pillow. He had left a ring box — I was sotired, I hadn’t even noticed! I cried when heasked me to marry me, I was the happiestgirl in the world!

What were the first aspects upon whichyou decided? Pretty much straight away we headed to

The White Hart Hotel. I thought the hotel hada real traditional feel to it and it was locatedin a perfect place.

My sister is the owner of Fairytales ChairCover and Wedding Decoration so I knewstraight away my wedding would look amazing — to top it off, she is also the incumbent wedding decorator for the hotel!

The staff and facilities at the hotel are excellent, and Helen Ullyatt, Rebecca Davison and Rachel Seneschall were veryhelpful in the organisation of everything.

Any differing ideas about how your big dayshould be or things you both wanted to dodifferently? The only thing that we came to blows overwas Yorkshire puddings! They were not onthe menu but Ben insisted on having them!

We had both discussed the idea of a traditional wedding in terms of the look and feel of the proceedings, and I think weachieved this look on the day. There reallyweren’t any disagreements on anything!

Was planning your big day fraught or enjoyable? Did you both contribute ideaswith equal enthusiasm? To be honest it was very easy for things tofall into place. We knew what we wanted andwe knew the right people to ensure a beautiful cake, flowers and so on.

iBride’s Name: Britta Molgaard.Groom’s Name: Ben Martin.

Ceremony held at: White Hart Hotel.

Best Men: James Drabble & Jay Martin.

Bridesmaids: Louise Scaman, Shiralee Montgomery, Isabella Montgomery, Bethany Robertson and Martha Ward.

Ushers: Stephen Lingley, Darren Hill,Simon Howard, Marc Eastgate, Adam Renshaw, Robin Wisby, James Drabble & Jay Martin.

Bride’s Parents:Maureen & Holga Molgaard.

Groom’s Parents: Lyn & John Martin.

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The decorations were completely bespokeand the vintage style worked well with everything else as it all came together.

Ben helped out as much as he could andloved bouncing ideas around for the big day...I let him style the ushers and the best manas his eye for detail is excellent!

Any pre-wedding nerves? It wasn’t until I walked into the ceremonythat it hit me; I’d got myself into the mindsetof being a guest at someone else’s wedding!

When I put the dress on it felt strange at first but I was able to convince myself I wasa bridesmaid. I simply burst into tears onseeing everybody waiting for me!

How did it feel to walk down the aisle andtake your vows? Upon seeing Ben I felt very happy andstarted to feel a million times more relaxed.

Ben is my rock and there was no doubt in mymind that he was the man I wanted to spendeternity with!

All the nerves and tension evaporated awayand I was left feeling completely content.

Who did you choose for attendants?Every guest at the ceremony was selectedbecause of their contribution to our relationship during our time together.

Friends and family had all shared in makingour bond stronger than ever and offered theirlove and support throughout.

It’s days like our wedding day that make youfeel so very grateful to be surrounded by loved ones. A lot of my former co-workersand managers came to show their love.

What made you choose your dress, andcan you describe it? I searched high and low for a suitable dressbut with no success; I saw hundreds ofdresses and nothing really caught my eye.

I went to see Barbara at Wellbet Bridal and explained the style of dress I was looking for.The first one she showed me was, I felt, perfect!

Images: Trevor Gibbs, 01522 821037,www.trevorgibbs.co.uk.

Family and friends had all contributed toour happiness, so it was lovely to shareour day with them...

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Our reception was held

at the White Hart —

they really helped us to

organise the day...

The service I received was first class, andthe dress was beautiful; it was a Mark Lesley Couture made from Dupion silk.

It featured a sweetheart neckline with aruched and pleated bodice. The detail wasamazing, being finished in a Victorian style togo with the surroundings of the wedding.

Where was your reception held? The reception was held at The White HartHotel. We had always liked the place andwith the whole wedding package able to beheld under one roof it helped keep thingssimple enough to organise.

Did anything funny or particularly memorable happen, highlights ofspeeches, and so on?It was very sunny for the time of year, whichwas a complete surprise. Other than that thewhole day was just amazing and everythingran perfectly!

Did you have a honeymoon? If so where,and most importantly, did you enjoy it? We spent our honeymoon on Kuramathi Island in the Maldives. Quite simply described as paradise! It was the most beautiful place we have ever been and it was the ideal place to begin our marriage.

Any friends or family you'd like to thank? Our parents, brothers & sisters and especially Ben’s grandmother, Shirley.

Anyone you’d like to recommend?Ian Robinson and his team at The White Hart Hotel deserve a huge thanks!

Also, Shiralee at Fairytales and FairytalesFlowers. Barbara and Anita at Wellbet Bridaland our photographer Trevor Gibbs.

How are you finding married life? We’re actually really happy to say that littlehas changed — but its lovely that it hasn’t. We both love each other very much and our day has just reinforced that bond even further! n

Images: Trevor Gibbs, 01522 821037,www.trevorgibbs.co.uk.

And finally, do you have any top tipsthat you can give for future brides?

Take your time to choose, plan andthink about each element. There areso many different styles of cake, stationery and flower, it should be a pleasure, not a chore, to create a really individual day. n

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Visit www.UKbride.co.ukIt’s free to join and has lots of great wedding planning help!

Win a £25,000 Wedding and claim your FREE Engagement Photoshoot!Join UKbride, the wedding planning website,

free of charge. You could win a wedding

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Market Rasen RacecourseYour Perfect Wedding VenueCongratulations on your forthcoming wedding.

Here at Market Rasen Racecourse we understand thatyour wedding day will be one of the most special days of your life and we endeavour to make the planning as smooth and as uncomplicated as possible.

With over 100 acres of vast openspace and beautiful gardens, weare an ideal wedding venue foryour special day.

Our wedding breakfasts start at just £22 + VAT per personand all our food and drink can becatered to your taste and budget.

To speak to our team please call 01673 843434.We would love to hear from you.

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The wedding of Kirsty Andrews and Mark Stevensontook place recently at Charlotte House Hotel. Their honeymoon will be spent touring Italy.

Photographs by Reg Moore Photography,0800 1707101, www.regmoore.com.

The wedding of Sian and Chris took place recently at Nettleton Church. A marquee reception

at the bride’s parents house followed.Photographs KKG Photography,

07760 557888, www.kkgphotography.org.uk.

The wedding of Louise Hayward and Roger Messenger recently took place with a reception held at Belton Woods Hotel,followed by a honeymoon to Las Vegas, Miami & Barbados.

Photographs by Reg Moore Photography,0800 1707101, www.regmoore.com.

The wedding of Carrie and James took place recently with a reception following

afterwards at Barnsdale Lodge.Photographs Dean’s Street Photography Studios,01572 757643, www.andycrossphotographer.com.

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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.

The wedding of Laura Stott and David Allworthy took place recently at Gunby Hall. A reception

followed at The Woodhall Spa Golf Club.Photographs by David Lowerson Photography,

01522 750407, www.davidlowersonphotography.co.uk.

The wedding of Jemma Corbett and Jamie Sharmantook place recently at Kenwick Park. Christian Clarke was their best man and Rebecca Tulley was chief bridesmaid.

The bride wore a ivory Mon Cheri gown.Photographs Ian Wibberley.

The wedding of Julie Jones and Joe Cooke recently took place.They were the first couple to

be married at Bishop Grosseteste University College.Photographs by Foxtography,

01522 752394.

The wedding of Kate and Mike Reading took place recently at Hemswell Court. Kate wore an Ian Stuart

silk dupion & metallic lace ivory dress. Mr Lee Sinclair was the bestman.Photographs Say Cheese Studios.

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High Society

The Lipstick and Champagne BallSt Barnabas Hospice recently benefited from a Champagne and Lipstick Ball held at The Bentley Hotel...

Images: Rob Davis.



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THE SOFTLY SPOKEN KILLER; gentle, a wonderful conversationalist and perfectlycharming. You’d never take Colin Dexter to be a murderer. Yet, as a crime author with 36 years experience, he has been responsible for turning his character Endeavour Morse’s native Oxfordinto one of the most perilousplaces to live in the country.

Colin has so far bumped off no fewer than 90 unfortunate victims and the death toll is set to risefurther still with another series of Endeavour, chroniclingthe early life of Morse just afterthe acerbic detective leaves Cambridge and joins the police force.

These days, of course, Colin is more typicallyassociated with Oxford, where all but three ofMorse’s adventures have been set. However,Colin originates from Stamford, born of Rutland parentage and frequently revisits his

home town — he’s back next month, for example, to visit Stamford School where theauthor was taught in the 1940s.

“We lived on the A1 road in the town, beforeit was bypassed.” Says Colin. “My father was

from Oakham and drove a taxi, whilstmy mother, from Whissendine, wasa housewife.”

Colin says that whilst hismother and father didn’t havea secondary education, leavingschool at 12 years of age, the few books that he and histwo siblings had in the house

were greatly respected, and thechildren were encouraged to read

from an early age.

“We didn’t have to dry the pots or help withthe chores.” says Colin. “We could sit aroundthe kitchen table and read. It was, in hindsight, very important and fostered anearly love of literature.”

Exclusive Profilewith Colin Dexter

The Man with

BloodOn His Hands

“This month a new instalment of the Morse saga will begin filming,

chronicling the detective’s early

years...”

Surprisingly, the softly spoken and amenable Colin Dexter hasblood on his hands. He has killed over 90 people, and thedeath toll is set to rise further still this Autumn. It’s all in thename of entertainment though, not to mention a ripping goodplot, as the creator of Morse and one of our most celebratedcrime writers this month talks about his local origins…

Interview & Words: Rob Davis.

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Main: Author Colin Dexterreturns to the area frequently, and will revealthe next instalment in theMorse saga next month.

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This love of literature compelled Colin tostudy at Cambridge’s Christ’s College — not Oxford, as one might have thought, givenMorse’s provenance — but not before an 18 month period of National Service in 1948working in the Royal Corps of Signals readingmessages from the Russians and Germanssent in morse code. There’s a common misconception that this is the origin of thename of Colin’s anti-hero.

Upon graduating from Cambridge with an honours degree in the Classics, Colin begana teaching career that took him throughoutLeicestershire and Northamptonshire, mostnotably Wyggeston School in Leicester andLoughborough and Corby’s grammar schools.

With hearing problems eventually leading him to take up a position in 1966, Colineventually settled in Oxford, working for theUniversity of Oxford’s Delegacy of Local Examinations.

It was there he enjoyed a comfortable careerbefore a rainy family holiday in the 1970swould change the author’s life forever.Though Colin has written several novellas before — published byRobert Maxwell — he has neverexperienced literary successbefore Morse was first born on a kitchen table in Wales.

“My wife Dorothy is from SouthWales. We have been marriedfor around 55 years, and bought asmall cottage there for around£1,000 where we would enjoy family holidays.”

“The children would ask why we didn’t findsomewhere warm and sunny to holiday. One afternoon in particular they were complaining, and having read several crimenovels that were in the cottage that week, Ithought ‘I could do better than that’ — I justshut myself in the kitchen and began to write.”

Colin says he has a poor visual imagination,and had little idea of what Morse would looklike. Many of his traits are from Dexter himself though; Morse’s Oxford life, and ostensibly Colin’s penchant for single maltwhiskies or real ale. The author has diabetes and, like Morse, and has sincegiven up alcohol completely.

Colin, like Morse, is also a fan of the musicof Wagner, and crosswords — a passion forwhich is the real origin of Morse’s identity.

“I was advised

to retain the

rights to the

character, which

was shrewd —

I didn’t want

101 different

interpretations

of Morse as

happened with

Miss Marple...”

The detective was named after Sir JeremyMorse, a fellow crossword compiler andchampion, who Colin describes as “The cleverest man I’ve ever met!”

The detective’s forename, closely guardeduntil later episodes, was derived from anamalgamation of his mother’s Quaker belief,his father’s interest in Captain James Cookand from the sticker in the rear window of SirJeremy’s car, which read Endeavour Garage.

Lewis, the detective’s long-suffering assistant, incidentally is also named after a crossword champion; Antony Lewis.

Initially, turned down by Collins, the firstMorse novel, Last Bus to Woodstock, waspublished by Macmillan in 1975 and cannily,Colin has retained the copyright to the character ever since.

“I always said I would not allow what they did with Miss Marple, where they had 101people trying to put their interpretation onthe part.” says Colin.

“I said, ‘We’re not going to have thatfor the simple reason that I don’tthink anybody is going to matchJohn Thaw.’ But people misunderstood that, and tookit that I was never going to doanything with Morse.”

Next month sees the start offilming for a new four part

series Endeavour, chartingMorse’s early years in the force,

after leaving Cambridge.

The author still has power of veto over interpretation of the character, so Morseshould always be true to the way Colin intended him to be.

Certain aspects of Morse’s personality, arepure fiction. Colin himself is by no meanscurmudgeonly but gentle and a pleasure totalk to... not the intellectual snob that Morseis often shown to be!

A real pleasure to speak to, one of thearea’s most famous authors has created oneof the most compelling characters and one ofthe best TV series in recent years.

With cunning plots that have ensured viewersremain hooked for years, it is, however, theparadox of how a grumpy anti-hero couldcome from the pen of such a gentleman, thatremains the biggest unsolved mystery yet. n

“As soon as I saw John Thaw

I recognised him asMorse. Myself, Johnand Kevin remained

great friends longafter.”

Exclusive Profilewith Colin Dexter

Main: The Mk II Jaguar is one of the most recognisable cars on TV.However, in the originalbooks Morse drove an oldLancia. The productioncrew couldn’t find one, sothe Jag was actually alast minute substitution.

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1Colin Dexter’s first name is actually Norman.

2The author has co-written 33 episodes ofMorse, originating from

13 novels and 11 novellas.

3Like Hitchcock, Colinmakes cameo appearances in

episodes of Morse — you’llusually see him propping upthe bar but he was also ‘theman in the wheelchair onMagdelan Bridge.’

4Colin was awarded anhonorary Doctorate ofLetters degree by the

University of Lincoln in September last year.

5The Morse code forMorse features in themain theme tune for

the programme. Occasionally, the name of the killer is alsospelled out in an episode. n

Colin would set himself a target of writing a page a day— over 360 days a year thatwould afford him sufficienttime to create enough wordsfor a Morse novel.

“There are two types of crimewriting.” says Colin. “Those interested in the grizzly detailsof dispatching a human beingand those with the complexities of their plot astheir main purpose.”

Falling into the latter category,Colin suggests would-be authors creating the end first(usually the twist in the plot)and working backwards.

Finally, be prepared for rejection when approachingpublishers — even Collinsturned down Morse! n

Inspector MorsalsFive Facts about Colin Dexter and Inspector Morse...

Paperback WriterColin’s tips forwriting your own novel...

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VOLVO V40Volvo’s newest modelconsolidates its ageing S40 saloonand C30 hatchbackwith a brand newhatchback.

MERCEDES B-CLASSA brand new modelfrom Mercedes addresses a lack ofvolume sales from oneof the company’sweakest models.

BMW 1-SERIESThe baby-Beemer nowfeatures an all-neweco-friendly EfficientDynamics model in a bid to remain economical.

VOLKSWAGEN GOLFSafe and sound, theGolf is the dull-but-dutiful hatch that can do no wrong with owners that value reli-ability over character.

PREMIUM motoring doesn’t mean alarge, unwieldy saloon or a bulky4x4 — for those of us who spendmost of our time in an urban commute, a premium hatch may be more convenient and cheaper to run.

This month we compare the newest— and the market leader — withits would-be rivals as Audi’s brandnew A3 looks to take on MercedesBenz’s new B-Class and Volvo’sfresh V40 challenger as well as thefrugal stalwart Volkswagen Golf.

Each of our suggestions feature ahigh spec, diesel engines and pricetags of around £20,000.

Small hatchbacks can still be luxurious — just look at this month’s selection of premium hatchbacks that can handle tight parking spaces and motorways alike...

Motoring [email protected]

THIS MONTH

Motoring...The family cars that provide practicality and economy with a sporty drive and lots of luxury...

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SPORTS

UTILITY

VEHICLES

AUDI A3

windows, central locking, power steering, aircon, Bluetooth, leather steering wheel andgear shift.

Sport models add climate control, and sportsseats whilst range-topping S-Line adds a bodykit. Currently only three doors are offered buta five door A3 badged ‘Sportback’ will appearlater this year.

Ride quality is also improved upon with thethird generation A3. A slightly too-firm ride hasbeen softened, but we’d still advise the SE orSport rather than the firmer S-Line with its18” wheels and thinner tyres.

Handling is beautiful and the overall refinement of the A3 means that a blindfoldedpassenger would easily believe they were in acar costing triple the A3’s starting price ofjust over £19,000.

Audi has mastered the art of distilling thequality, refinement and comfort of a large carinto a small, but perfectly formed packagethat’s easy to live with day-to-day. n

This belies the fact that the new model wascompleted on a brand new platform which willalso be used on Audi’s new A4, Volkswagen’snew Golf, Skoda’s Octavia and Seat’s Leon.

The new model, despite looking similar, doeshave neat tweaks to its look — most notablynew LED lights — but it’s the bits you can’tsee that have been most significantly altered.Namely, the weight loss of 80kg, making thehatch more economical and nimble; a 50mmlonger body and longer wheelbase are similarlyimperceptible, but afford passengers moreroom and provide more poise on the road.

Inside is where the changes are more conspicuous. Though the A3 already hadcabin quality that would shame some carsmore than triple its price, the new generationhas improved matters even further.

You simply can’t buy a car with a better qualitycabin than the A3 — or any other Audi for thatmatter — and equipment is generous too.Even a ‘basic’ SE model comes with electric

THREE FOR ALL: this month sees orderbooks for the new Audi A3 opening, ready forthe first deliveries in September.

It’s the third generation of the A3 and repre-sents one of the most important launches forthe company. Audi last year sold 1.3m cars, a19% increase on the previous year, and withits new A3, the company is fighting off notjust premium hatchbacks from names likeBMW and Mercedes, but non-premium modelslike Ford’s Focus and Vauxhall’s Astra.

No other premium hatchback distills a premium brand’s talent for creating luxuriouscars with rock-solid build quality into a smallpackage as well as the A3. The new generation of A3 builds on its predecessor’sreputation to improve one what was alreadypretty close to perfection.

Outside it’s a pretty uninspiring change — itretains the same basic shape and same basicstyle as its predecessor. It’s an evolution,rather than a revolution in styling.

Just HatchedDon’t let its modest new looks fool you — the A3 has been redesigned from the groundup with just one aim in mind; to be the best premium hatchback that money can buy...

Audi’s new A3 is available to order nowwith first deliveries expected next month —prices are from £19,205.

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=1On a parallel footing with the A3,BMW claims its impressive116ED will achieve 80mpg on

motorways. However, the A3 provides morespace and style, at least until the Sportbackarrives. With a 1.6 engine the 116ED bettersthe A3 in terms of economy — but whenAudi’s 1.6TDi A3 figures are released, the A3should beat the BMW easily.

=1 Joint first place, then, goes tothe Audi A3 for its stunningblend of quality, equipment and

understated style. Audi really needs to launchits 1.6TDi engine and hurry up with its fivedoor model, but even in 2.0 form the A3 canmatch rivals in terms of economy, style andspace, making it our car of choice. n

UNTIL 2013 the A3 is hampered by a lack ofrear doors — this is something the Sportbackwill rectify. So how does it compare?

05First to go is the VW Golf. Fundamentally there’s nothingwrong with it, though it lacks

its rivals’ premium badges, it’s slightly more expensive and has a duller, if well-built, cabin.

04Next is Volvo V40. Its drive isn’tas sharp as rivals — boot spaceis hardly impressive either, but

its cabin is beautifully designed.

03 The Mercedes B-Class is marketed as an MPV, albeit withjust five seats. Available with

one of two 1.6 engines, the car matches the116ED for speed, but lags way behind oneconomy. Boot and cabin space is excellentbut a replacement A-Class should prove acloser rival when it arrives in Autumn.

Hatchback to Back..A premium car with a desirable badge that doesn’t cost theEarth? Audi’s A3 would seem to fit the bill perfectly, but howdoes it compare with its rivals?

£20,000, with enginesfrom 1.6 to two litres, five doors and a premiumbadge: here’s your short-list...

Volvo V40 D2 SE£21,345Five doors as standard, butsmaller boot. Slow, but low CO2 makes it a goodcompany car.

Mercedes B-ClassB180 SE £21,295Mercedes’s MPV providesdouble the boot space, but isn’t as quick or economical.

BMW 116ED£20,855Cheaper and the most economical here. Can’t quite match the A3 for rear space.

VW Golf BlueMotionMatch Tech £21,655Five doors provides practicality, and it’s wellequipped, if dull.

Audi A3

FACTS & FIGURES

Audi A3

KEY RIVALS

Model Featured: Audi A3 2.0TDi SE three door.Price: £21,505.Doors/Seats: Three door, five seats.Top Speed: 134mph.0-60mph: 8.6 seconds.Economy: 57.5mpg (urban), 78.5mpg(extra urban), 68.9mpg (combined).Co2: 106g/km (VED/Tax Band TBC).Standard Equipment: Electric win-dows, air conditioning, central locking,Bluetooth, CD player with iPod input. n

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Here, we highlight the most desirable sports, 4x4 and prestige models newly updated for 2012 from premium brands for private and company buyers...

WE’RE GOING TO WAR...

JAGUAR’S mid-life facelift of its XF mid-size executive saloon in 2011yielded a sleeker and smarter saloonthan the comparatively dowdy BMW 5-Series.

However, fuel economy and low-tax bills are the important criteria in thiscompetitive sector, and BMW’s excellent 520ED musters over 70mpgout of town (119g CO2) — better than a Toyota Prius — without sacrificingdriving pleasure.

Arguably Jaguar’s XF still looks better, it has a smarter cabin and it’s betterequipped, but the firm must addressthe XF’s high 149g CO2 and 52mpgcombined figure. The BMW is a cerebralchoice for company car drivers —though we still prefer the XF’s charm. n

LAND ROVER has celebrating successwith two of its best models winning aslew of awards.

Its small prestige 4x4 Evoque modelhas been named 2012 New York AutoShow Car of the Year, and Women’sWorld Car of the Year as well as MSN’sCar of the Year for 2012.

A convertible model is in development,as is the Evoque Sport model whichpromises a more road-oriented setup— both should be released in 2013.

Elsewhere, the firm’s Discovery 4model this month wins its third consecutive Tow Car of the Year award

in a joint awards venture byWhat Car?, and The

Caravanningand CampingClub. n

...on rising fuel costs!

AUDI’S A4 is probably the best fleet car inthe country and in new Technik trim with its2.0TDIe engine, represents even bettervalue.

In its most economical form, the A4 willbetter the fuel consumption figures of mostsuperminis and hybrid cars on A-roadswhilst preserving the Audi experience of asupple ride.

Furthermore, in Technik trim the car’s already generous SE specification gainsleather upholstery and DVD-based sat-navsystem, as well as Bluetooth, auto lightsand wipers and three-zone climate control.

The car is also available with an uprated2.0 engine generating 177ps, a Multitronicgearbox, and Quattro 4x4 transmission. n

EXTRA VALUE FORFLEET FAVOURITE...

AWARDS HERALDLAND ROVERS THEBEST 4X4XFAR...

NEW CAR ROUND-UP

AUTU

MN 2012 Best In Class

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Coming Soon...

NEW RELEASESAudi: Expect an Audi A3 Sportback aswell as a hybrid electric drivetrain.

Jaguar: Jaguar’s most anticipated car for 2013 is its new E-Type — CX16.

Land Rover: A new Range Rover will berevealed in late 2012. Expect an allnew, Defender (below) and a replace-ment for the Freelander in 2013.

Mercedes: A new flagship S-Class,‘shooting brake’ CLS and A-Class citycar with small CLS-style saloon willdebut early in 2013. n

NEW MERCEDES S-CLASS FOR 2013

German flagship will usher inera of ‘intelligent’ cars’ that canreact to the road ahead...

THE MERCEDES S-CLASS pioneered innovations such as air conditioning,power steering, ABS brakes and airbags.

It’s worth keeping an eye on, as the carusually previews technology that will eventually become standard on all cars.It’s undoubtedly the best large executivecar on the market, but a new model isdue in winter 2012.

The car will feature a series of camerasthat read and react to the roadsurface, as well as the nextgeneration of ‘intelligent’adaptive cruise control.

Uncharacteristic discounts on the outgoing model arelikely to be available too. n

2012’sMust-DriveMotors...

COMPACT EXECUTIVEAudi A4, SE Technik,2.0TDIe, 4 door

MID-SIZE EXECUTIVEBMW 520ED, 2.0, 4 door

LARGE EXECUTIVEMercedes Benz S350L, 4 door

SMALL 4X4Range RoverEvoque Prestige2.2 TD4, 5 door

LARGE 4X4Land Rover Discovery HSE3.0SDV6, 5 door

SPORTSJaguar XKR 5.0 Convertible, 2 door

Price: £27,655 £30,435 £66,290 £37,245 £52,450 £84,930

Top Speed: 134mph 144mph 155mph 115mph 112mph 155mph

0-60mph: 9.2 seconds 8.2 seconds 7.1 seconds 10.8 seconds 9.6 seconds 4.8 seconds

Fuel Economy: 65.7mpg (combined)

72.4mpg (combined)

36.7mpg (combined)

49.6mpg (combined)

32.1mpg (combined)

23mpg (combined)

CO2/BIK: 112g, VED band: C

119g. VED band: C

179g. VED band: I

149g. VED band: F

230g. VED band: L

292g. VED band: M

Equipment: Leather, sat nav,Bluetooth, three-one climatecontrol, electricwindows and mirrors.

Leather seats,electric windows,Bluetooth, cruiseand climate control, F/Rparking sensors.

Electric, heatedleather seats,cruise and climate control,COMAND sat navand Bluetooth.

Heated electri-cally adjustableseats, sat nav,Bluetooth, cruiseand climate control.

Heated/electricfront/rear seats,sat nav, sunroof,Bluetooth, cruise and climate control.

20” wheels,heated andcooled electricleather seats,sat nav, smartkey entry.

BETTER FINANCEPRESTIGE CAR FINANCE EXPERTSCharles and Dean have launched a website to offer bespoke finance packages for new and used prestige,sport and luxury cars across the UK.

The company is an independent partnerto the UK's leading lenders and offeridentical finance packages to those offered at dealerships but often at aconsiderably reduced price, tailored totheir individual circumstance. nThe company guarantees to beat any dealership quotation — find out more atwww.carfinance-charlesanddean.co.uk.

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THE AREA now has its very first PorscheUK approved body repair centre.AW Repair Group’s Sleaford facility wasgranted the prestigious approval in May to add to its growing portfolio of manufacturer appointments.

The approval follows the company’s SleafordHQ relocation in January to a purpose builtstate of the art crash repair and car care facility.

Managing Director Andrew Walsh explained:“Modern day vehicles are being constructedusing new materials and techniques. It is absolutely essential that any repairs to prestige brand vehicles are carried out withthe support of the manufacturer and our newSleaford site was designed with this in mind.”

The facility has a fully enclosed aluminium repair bay and invested £60,000 inrevolutionary new paint drying equipmentwhich reduces the paint cycle from morethan two hours to just 30 minutes.

“This is a revolutionary piece of equipment,”continue Andrew. “While we have invested inthe skill and equipment required by prestigemanufacturers we can offer extremely competitive prices due to the time savingpaint drying equipment. It’s a win win situation for everyone.”

Commercial and Defleet BenefitsThe fast drying equipment is also ideal forcorporate and commercial vehicles. “We can offer rapid repair services to com-mercial vehicles where downtime costs the

customer money and for corporate lease vehicles we offer a great defleeting service,”added Andrew.

“It’s always recommended to carry out yourown defleet process when lease vehiclescome to the end of their term. This ensuresyou can control the cost and there are no hefty after-charges levied.”

And for self-insured fleets or companies withhigh insurance policy excesses the rapid repairprocesses offer significant cost savings.

AW Repair Group has a growing portfolio ofprestige manufacturer approvals including

Porsche, LandRover, Volkswagen Group including Audi and partnerships with Porsche Centre Nottingham and DuckworthLand Rover in Market Rasen and Kirton.

The group, which also has branches inNewark and near Rotherham, was alsoawarded an Outstanding Achievement Award by Citroen UK at the British BodyshopAwards in June in recognition of the prestigious HQ and repair facility opened inSleaford this year. n

For further information about the companysee www.awrepairgroup.co.uk or call0844 8486670 for friendly help & advice.

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The County’s First Porsche Approved

Body Repair Facility

Main: Group MD Andrew Walsh and Sleaford Branch Manager Steve Hoe.Left: AW Repair Group's Managing Director Andrew Walsh (centre) welcomes PorscheOwners Club Lincolnshire Region Chairman Richard Watkinson (right) and deputy GavinMarshall (left) to the county's first Porsche approved body repair centre in Sleaford.

Local firm celebrating success as Porsche is the latest marque to validate its performance as the area’s best crash repair and bodywork specialists... Words: Emma Walsh.

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MAINTENANCE IS KEY when you make yourdream a reality and buy into the Porsche family. A Porsche car may cost as little as£9,995, but you must consider the maintenance cost of owning such a beautifullycrafted vehicle.

Specialising in perfect customer service and delivering impeccable glossy bodywork, 911Sport maintain their position as the most experienced Porsche specialists in the county.

From complete engine rebuilds to a cost effective repairs, 911 Sport have it covered,and with most parts held in store, repairs aremade without fuss.

Their dedicated team of qualified dealer-technicians are specialists in the entirePorsche range and are on hand for all your

servicing needs.

Each customer receives a level of service second to none.

“Our pursuit of excellence in all things automotive ensures your car is in the verybest hands.” says Porsche expert Phil Woolley.

911 Sport have a full workshop onsite, withthe latest diagnostic tools. Offering engineand gearbox rebuilds, along with air-conditioning and tyre services, they will see each car through to perfection.

Their state-of-the-art workshop facilities provide the perfect working environment foreven the most complex rebuilds.

“We recommend these cars for everyday use,

they’re just like any other car that needs regular care and attention to keep running assmooth as the day you took her home.”

Visiting 911 Sport is the very best optionwhen looking for a new car. Customers get afull package deal, with specialists who careabout their car just as much as they do.

In 2005, 911 Sport became the largest independent used Porsche specialists in thecounty, with over 10 years experience. Theyembody a sense of pride which can be seen intheir custom built workshop, and through thequality of cars they have exhibited in their

showroom. n

For more information call: 01507 527911 orsee: www.911sport.co.uk.

“Porsche cars are highly sought after, but to drive the dream,it’s best to consult a specialist.” says Phil Woolley.

Words: Anna Morrish.

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Annual Ladies CircleHandover DinnerThe Ladies Circle recently celebrated the handover of

responsibility to its new chairwoman at a ceremony with

a champagne reception and three course supper...

Images: Anna Morrish.

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The secret ofhappiness, I believe, is to always temperoptimism with a healthy doseof reality.

It’s often said that the Britishcrave disappointment and I thinkthat’s true because, secretly, weknow that if something appearstoo good to be true, it usually is.Perhaps, this provides an explanation as to why, as a nation, we love sport.

I’ve no problem with optimismper se, but the odd syringe fullof sterile disappoint-ment injected into theboil of complacencydoesn’t do anyoneany harm.

For a country of closetpessimists, then, whatcould be better thanstanding in a cold, wet grandstand,demonstrating yourcommitment to yourteam through the medium of ill-fitting overpriced sportswear?

How about, experiencing repeated disappointment seasonafter season, yet still supportingthem with unfailing stoicismwhilst being charged extortionateamounts for the privilege.

I’ve always hated sport. Footballin particular. As a flimsy, paleboy with glasses forced to playfootball and rugby in the cold atschool (and forced, also, to wearshorts), I was always considereda sort of secondary ball by theolder, bigger and rougher kids.

I would stand on the wind-ravaged field, in the rain,like one of those hairless ugly

Chihuahua dogs supermodelscarry; those that shiver and lookutterly pathetic. I was really just something to trip up, leap on or toss about, then discard oncesub-conscious frustrations that I was more academically capablethan them had been dispatched.

Worse still was the fact thatschools up and down the country remain to this day complicit in this institutionalisedrite of passage. PE, at school is really just atoken opportunity to allow thickkids who are poor at maths andEnglish to achieve something.

Imagine my delighted disappointment, then, at England’s overpaid knuckle-

dragging chimps in the recentEuro 2012 football tournament.

If there’s one good thing you cansay about the Olympics — andamid the expense and disrup-tion, there is only one good thing— it’s that the London’s 2012Olympics will be inclusive.

Men and women compete,there’s the Paralympics andtorchbearers up and down theUK… and as a nation we’re allcelebrating the games beingheld here together — it is, atleast, a chance to recognise howgreat our country is.

But football is different. For astart, women can’t partake inhigh-end football — fostering an

anachronistic institutionalisedbelief that women can’t compete equally with men. Thefew high-profile sportswomen wehave receive so little coveragecompared to male sport; it reallyis still a man’s world.

Football is also disproportionatelyslavered over every TV channel as an enforced entertainmentmedium, and drenched over thenewspapers. No longer is it consigned to the back pages.

Pundits exacerbate the excruciating viewing experiencewith commentary that takes an

age both before andafter the game to‘analyse’ in drawnout terms what I canhappily précis in justthree words; ‘even-tually, we lost.’

Worse still we haveto hear about the‘drama’ behind thescenes — break-upsbetween players andWAGs, tiffs between

players, tacky cars, wastefullifestyles, misbehaving midfield-ers and managers being ousted.Who cares?

The Olympics is something wecan delight in; inclusive, equalis-ing yet competitive. But football?Football is different — the sexist,brutish and brain-dead pursuit ofunending disappointment.

That a bunch of grown men careso much about the movement of a leather sack of air around a muddy field baffles me. It’s not so much a game of two halves, but rather, a game of 22 half-wits. n

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Words: Grumpy Old Duffer.

A Game of Two Half-wits

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