Lifestyle Archive
(August 2011)

1 August 2011

Belton Spitfire Proms hailed a success

It was a triumphant return for the Belton Spitfire Proms as more than 4,000 people turned out to enjoy an extravaganza of classical music, spitfires and fireworks. The event, which returned to the National Trust’s Belton House, near Grantham, Lincolnshire after a two year break, heralded a true celebration of Britishness. Visitors of all ages Read more…

Restored to its former glory

For Philip and Esther Shoebridge, transforming Melton Ross Hall into a family home has been a labour of love. The Grade II listed country hall at Melton Ross, near Barnetby in North Lincolnshire, was in a near derelict state when the couple first viewed it. Although it had planning permission to turn it into a Read more…

George Tinworth at Doulton

Pottery and china wares by the company Doulton are a regular feature of most auctions. The company has been producing a varied selection of stoneware and china for some one hundred and sixty years, much of which is still highly collected today. The company began with functional stonewares and then in the late 1860s, in Read more…

The flowering of Fotherby

Steffie Shields explores three gardens opening in aid of St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice, Grimsby. Since the nineteen sixties’ Beeching cuts led to the closure of Fotherby Hall Halt on the Eastern Railways Louth to Grimsby line, and then the A16 bypass, built in 2002, Fotherby, a village on the eastern edge of the Wolds just Read more…

Lincolnshire Show 2011

Record crowds attended this year’s Lincolnshire Show despite the forecast of heavy showers coming good both afternoons. The Lincolnshire Life stand entertained visitors with a lively programme of music and entertainment provided by county-based swing and jazz group, Cocktail Bar Swing, and bands, musicians and singers from North Kesteven School, conducted by John Crouch and Read more…

Tracey Baldock and Barry Wood

Tracey Baldock and Barry Wood were married at the Lincolnshire Oak, Sleaford. They celebrated their marriage with a reception and dancing at the hotel. 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 Read more…

Laura Wood and Chris King

Laura Wood and Chris King were married at St Swithins, Long Bennington and held their reception at Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham. 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!

Laura Rowley and Tim Ingham

Laura Rowley and Tim Ingham were married at the Nettleham Parish Church. They celebrated by holding a reception at the Woodhall Spa Hotel. 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 Read more…

Laura Maplethorpe and Ian Lakey

Laura Maplethorpe and Ian Lakey were married at St Lukes Church in North Kyme. Further celebrations were held at a reception at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa. They then travelled to Egypt for their honeymoon. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward Read more…

All wrapped up

With the cooler nights setting in, the catwalk is teeming with those all important accessories to keep us warm. Knee-length boots, teamed with long socks or fur trim, create that perfect casual look while still keeping out the cold. Scarfs and wraps can be worn from day to night and, worn with matching bags, create Read more…