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What a packed and festive end of the year issue we have for you.

Talented county people are at every page turn, so let’s begin with Lincoln Cathedral stonemason, Rachael Wragg. Rachel is known as TheGingerMason on Instagram and has built a following of many thousands. As we go to print, it has just been announced that Rachael has been named Traditional Craftsperson of the Year. What an accolade and acknowledgment of her skills. Read more on page 26.

International stylist Natalie Harper Howell was raised on her family farm near Sutton on Sea. A blend of rural life and city visits with her mother as she grew up built a love of fashion and country pursuits. Natalie had a glittering career as a stylist but launched her own brand, Hunt & Hall, in 2023. Now based in Louth, Natalie designs each of her pieces to complement the others, looking beyond fashion to lifestyle. Find out more on page 40.

Entrepreneur Tara Carlile-Swift, her husband Simon and their son Noah have grown what started as a cottage industry into an international name in home fragrances. Freckleface is preparing to launch in Europe and the USA from its base near Boston. Their story is on page 82.

Our Christmas issue would not be complete without some seasonal recipes from our favourite chefs and creators. Rachel Green provides a delicious turkey recipe with a mouth-watering stuffing and sherry gravy. Rachel’s second recipe is a Boxing Day biryani to use up those leftovers. Dom Franks provides the sweet treat with a Christmas Pudding Brownie Pie. You can purchase a copy of Dom’s Upside Down Cooking recipe book at www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk. The perfect gift for the foodie in your life.

Finally, we have another of our bumper Gift Guides and a Diary section full of events and places to go to celebrate the season.

We hope we have inspired your Christmas celebrations and can keep you company during the festive break.

Happy Christmas from all the team at Lincolnshire Life.