Leisure Archive
(October 2012)

1 October 2012

A glorious celebration of human endeavour

Truly this was a festival of ability, not disability, and the London 2012 Paralympic Games kept its Opening Ceremony’s spectacular promise to shine a light on the beautiful diversity of humanity. Lincolnshire’s finest again played a thrilling role in ensuring that, after the summer of all summers, we will never see sport in the same Read more…

Equestrian Life – October 2012

Is it really all over? Here we are in October and behind us we have the Olympics and, more recently, Burghley. Is that it? Is it really time to put away the jumps? No, of course not. Take a look at our diary and you will see that there is still plenty to look forward Read more…

Land Rover delivers a premium new look and feel to the Freelander 2

Land Rover has given the Freelander 2 a premium overhaul, delivering even better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment. New derivatives, colours, exterior design features, upgraded equipment levels and continued choice of refined and economical diesel engines, all contribute to make this SUV even better. Interior equipment levels soar to new heights in the Freelander 2 Read more…

The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials – Nicholson is flying high

British based New Zealander, Andrew Nicholson was the popular winner of this year’s Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. It was the third Burghley title for the fifty-one-year-old, a winner of Olympic team bronze and the current world number one. Nicholson, one of the sport’s most experienced riders, last won twelve years ago and this time Read more…

The all-new Range Rover

The world’s most refined and capable luxury SUV. The fourth generation of the unique Range Rover line, the all-new model has been developed from the ground up, capturing the innovative spirit and iconic design of the original model which changed the world of motoring when it was launched over forty years ago. The world’s first Read more…

Open Day results at Mells Farm Livery

Near Messingham, 8th September 2012 Class 1 – Showing 1st: Emma Cooke and Foxisle Star Appeal 2nd: Becky Thompson and Honda 3rd: Sally Wood (and bump) and Grace (and bump) 4th: Laura Cross and Foxisle Rocky Class 2 – Bottom Block Show Jumping 1st: Michael Smith and Robbie 2nd: Lauren Cooke and Toska 3rd: Courtney Read more…

Shooting Times – October 2012

October arrives with good news for field sportsmen and women but perhaps not such good news for pheasants. Yes, the first day of this month heralds the start of the pheasant shooting season and if the gamekeepers have done their job well, there will be many a pheasant on the table between now and the Read more…

Strengthening the appeal of the iconic Land Rover Defender

Land Rover Defender customers seeking a higher level of specification can now enhance their vehicle even further with three additional options and a choice of two new exterior body colours, Barolo Black and Havana. Options of a new premium seat design, upgraded in-car entertainment and a choice of four new contrast roof colours are now Read more…