Lifestyle Archive
(December 2013)

1 December 2013

Beauty stop

Simpson’s Spa at Branston Hall held a highly successful Christmas preview open day, where new and regular customers were able to experience a mini spa treatment and find inspiration for Christmas gifts. The Elemis Spa Bus stopped by, inviting customers to be pampered by an Elemis Angel on the top deck, and view all of Read more…

Harvest supper

Carved stones from Lincoln Cathedral dating from the thirteenth century were auctioned at a Harvest Supper which was held to raise money for the Lincoln Cathedral Fabric Fund. Organised by High Sheriff of Lincolnshire Toby Dennis and his wife Sarah, the event was held in the Chapter House. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY Read more…

Anniversary ball

A ball was held at The Bentley Hotel, Lincoln to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Lincolnshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group. The group offers help, advice and support for people with Down’s Syndrome and for their family and friends. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH WHICH HAS APPEARED IN OUR SOCIAL Read more…

A perfect family home

When Jack and Jean Hammond got married in 1998, they walked from their home in Saxby All Saints to the little church just a few steps away. Situated between the market towns of Brigg and Barton upon Humber in North Lincolnshire, the village of Saxby All Saints had been home to the couple for two Read more…

Lincolnshire artist Colin Carr attracts local attention at auction

When a collection of watercolour paintings of Lincolnshire scenes by a well-known Grimsby artist went under the auctioneer’s hammer, it was sure to attract local interest. Colin Carr (1929 – 2002) studied at Grimsby School of Art and was the editor of Lincolnshire Life, as well as art editor of This England. A freelance artist, Read more…

Peace on earth

Steffie Shields contemplates memorial parks and gardens in Lincolnshire. Poppies are appearing everywhere as I write – in the shops, on newsreaders’ lapels, and brought by a willing appeal-collector to my door. Yes, I know, as you read this, Armistice Day is long gone, but this year, with 2014 almost on us, is different – Read more…

Wrap up in style

The cold nights have set in so now is the time to stay warm in style. The winter catwalks offer many styles of jackets and coats to suit all activities. Padded bomber jackets are making a comeback this winter, whether as a full jacket or body warmer. Leather and wool are also popular choices for Read more…

Mix and match

Why not take your Christmas party outfit a step further? Stripes have long been used in fashion and this winter season is no different, however now the catwalk is mixing it up. Rather than being teamed with block colours, stripes are matched with other striped accessories and even bold patterns.