Lifestyle Archive
(February 2014)

1 February 2014

Lincoln Babies Ball

After fourteen years of fundraising the final Lincoln Babies Ball was held at the Bentley Hotel, South Hykeham, Lincoln. The event raised £5,900 which bought the total raised to over £500,000 for the Nocton Ward special care baby unit, at Lincoln County Hospital. Organisers Vera and Gabrielle Gaughan want to thank Lincs FM’s John Marshall Read more…

Hannah Firth and Ian Fletcher

Hannah Firth and Ian Fletcher were married at St Mary’s Church, Kirkby-on-Bain. The couple celebrated at a reception held at The Dower House Hotel, Woodhall Spa and honeymooned on a Mediterranean cruise. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image Read more…

Lesley Austen and Marc Hinton

Lesley Austen and Marc Hinton married at the County Assembly Rooms, Bailgate, Lincoln and followed their very special day with a honeymoon in Mexico. 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…

Semone Rilstone and Chris Money

Semone Rilstone and Chris Money (from Scotter Nr Gainsborough) were married on Shelly Beach, Sydney and held their reception at The Kiosk Restaurant. The couple honeymooned on safari in Tanzania and then on to Zanzibar. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on Read more…

A Georgian haven in the Wolds

Living in the South East London suburb of East Dulwich with their young children, Matthew and Marisa Rose longed for a move to the country. For them, Lincolnshire with its beautiful countryside, picturesque villages and old fashioned family values was the dream location. Marisa, who works in audio publishing, said: “East Dulwich is lovely but Read more…

Spirit collectors

Some buyers will go to great lengths to find items to add to their collections and look after them once they get them home. Whilst some will scour catalogues for the perfect addition well in advance, others will buy on the spur of the moment. I have seen clients go to great lengths to protect Read more…

Soup and snowdrops!

Steffie Shields suggests seeking sensational swathes of snowdrops at Easton Walled Gardens. You are sure to find a warm welcome at Easton Walled Gardens – whatever the temperature – with rustic orange pantiles crowning stone walls along the horse chestnut avenue approach, hot soup lunches, and the extra essential for garden visits these days, exceedingly Read more…

Print galore

From floral to geometric, there are patterns galore for spring. The catwalk has been showing how to mix and match patterns for the ultimate effect, but for those who prefer to follow the rules of only one pattern there are plenty to choose from. Colours vary from pastels to more bold varieties.

Colour block

Whatever your style, there is plenty to choose from when it comes to colour blocks this season. Whether it’s for a day at the races, a formal evening or as Mother of the Bride, there is a colour to suit. Pastel colours are a firm favourite during spring, but if you want to make more Read more…

Rule Britannia

What better way to show your true colours then by being a traditionalist in red, white and blue. From casual day attire, including shorts and tees, to more formal dress suits. If you want to follow the fashion, but would rather keep things more simple, accessories including ties and shoes are popular choices. And don’t Read more…