Leisure Archive
(April 2024)

12 April 2024

Weather lore – Fact or fiction? Separating myth from meteorology

Many traditional sayings involve predictions about the weather. But with our increasing scientific knowledge, do they still hold true? ‘A swarm of bees in May is worth a load of hay, A swarm of bees in June is worth a silver spoon, But a swarm of bees in July is not worth a fly’ IT Read more…

Lincolnshire Horse Trials welcomes top riders

Hosted by Riseholme College, Lincolnshire Showground saw hundreds of national and international eventers take on this prestigious annual challenge. The land-based college, which specialises in equine education, was delighted to welcome nearly 600 competitors to the Lincolnshire Showground for three exciting days of competition. Regulated by British Eventing, the event provided a challenging competition with Read more…

King delivers historic win at Thoresby Park

Record-breaking crowds watched the action at Thoresby Park’s Eventing Spring Carnival. Emily King and Valmy Biats delivered a near perfect three phases to retain their Grantham Cup crown, alongside the Polly Phillips Memorial Trophy. Never before in the history of the Lycetts Grantham Cup has a horse and rider combination delivered back-to-back wins. “He was Read more…

Hybrid, electric or petrol? The choice is yours at Honda

If you’re looking for a leading car brand that provides options to suit all your needs, Honda’s range has a choice of solutions. It’s interesting to note that some manufacturers are going down the 100 per cent electric route for every single car in their range. Although that’ll delight the eco community, it won’t suit Read more…

Nissan Juke: Say hello to yellow again

A striking yellow paint option, significantly revised interior and enhanced in-car technology are among a host of changes designed to keep the popular British-built Nissan Juke ahead of the competition. For its mid-lifecycle refresh, Nissan’s designers and engineers have made significant changes to the Juke’s interior, including a redesigned centre console and instrument panel, to Read more…