Lifestyle Archive
(October 2010)

1 October 2010

Former rectory makes a splendid family home

When Bill Atkin hands over the keys to Barley Cliff at East Keal, it will be the end of an era. For the Grade II listed property has been in his family for over sixty years, ever since his parents Frederick and Joy purchased the house from the church in 1946. Then, after his parents Read more…

Hackthorn harvest

Steffie Shields meets a dedicated gardener tending heritage gardens updated with Bunny Guinness’s designs for the twenty-first century Hackthorn Hall is tucked away in forty hectares of parkland, north of Lincoln, a mile from Ermine Street, since 1613, a corner of Cracroft family history. I had agreed to meet Keith Donner, Hackthorn’s Head Gardener, at Read more…

Debutantes Debut

Ten debutantes arrived in Grimsby to help raise money for charity whilst enhancing their confidence and social skills. The young ladies were guests at Pleasure Island in Cleethorpes and then a charity ball held at the assembly rooms of Grimsby Town Hall, where they enjoyed a six course meal provided by top chef Nigel Brown, Read more…

Mary Crawford and Robin Turney

Mary Crawford and Robin Turney were married at St Margaret’s Church, Sibsey, followed by a reception at the bride’s parent’s home. They went on to honeymoon in the Isles of Scilly. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of Read more…

Kyleigh Russell and Andrew Dudley

Kyleigh Russell and Andrew Dudley were married and held their reception at Boston West Golf Club. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and congratulations on your happy day!

Selena and Dirk Terjung

Selena and Dirk Terjung had their marriage blessed at St John the Baptist Church, Stainton by Langworth followed by a reception at Charlotte House Hotel, Lincoln. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and Read more…

Natalie Dawson and Jason Green

Natalie Dawson and Jason Green were married at Eagle Church. After a reception held at Norton Lodge, Norton Disney the couple went on to honeymoon in Windermere. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk Read more…

Smoking Aces

The one habit you can’t kick this season is ankle-grazing cigarette trousers. Slim and elegant these can be worn any way you like: pair with ballet pumps for casual minimalism, add a crisp shirt and a blazer for city chic or tuck into your boots on those winter walks. This trend can be teamed up Read more…

British Heritage

Warm up this season with tartan, tweed and cable knits. Kilts are timeless and the perfect skirt for that between season weather. Wear with bare legs on those late summer days or add a pair of cosy tights when the chill sets in. Be bold with tartan jackets and team up with fur trimmed accessories Read more…

Austin 7 Swallow steals the show at anniversary celebrations!

Although it was a celebration to mark seventy-five years of Jaguar, it was a car that could trace its origins even further back that proved a show stopper! Joining various classic models near Lincoln Castle thanks to the North Lincolnshire Jaguar Enthusiast Club supported by National Club members, as well as some current cars courtesy Read more…