Lifestyle Archive
(October 2015)

20 October 2015

Tulum, Mexico

Adam travelled with Latin American specialists Chimu Adventures who offer a 7 day Mayan Riviera & Beaches itinerary from £535pp including hotels on B&B basis, transfers and excursions. All itineraries can be tailor made. With Bali, Goa and Ibiza creating an eastern-to-central continental axis of hedonism and bohemian delight, the Americas have enjoyed a relatively Read more…

1 October 2015

Battle of Britain Charity Gala Night

The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa was the venue for a recent Battle of Britain Charity Gala Night. The event included a screening of the 1969 film Battle of Britain at the Kinema in the Woods. Three veterans, Wing Commander Tom Neil, Squadron Leader Tony Pickering and Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson also attended. Artist Simon Atack Read more…

Ideal space for all generations

When Peter and Noni Hammond bought their new build home 13 years ago, there was only one estate agent they would use. For Noni has worked for Pygott and Crone since the company was established in 1991, first as the Lincoln office manager and then as manager of the Hykeham office for seven years. She Read more…

Apples in abundance

Steffie Shields visits Stamford’s Community Orchards. If the past season has been more than wet, and bereft of lengthy spells of sunshine, Nature makes amends with compensation. Climatic conditions – a warm spring, coupled with plentiful summer rain – have ensured that 2015 has yielded the largest, and sweetest, apple crop for twenty years. On Read more…

Microscopic detail…

Edward Culpeper (1670-1737) is perhaps the most famous name in the manufacture of microscopes. Between the years of 1725 and 1730, the mathematical instrument maker designed what was to become one of the most popular microscopes of its time. Culpeper microscopes have appeared in the auction rooms of Golding Young & Mawer, attracting a great Read more…

Cover up with key coats

Keep winter firmly in its place by investing in that staple piece for every wardrobe – a cosy winter coat. Tailoring is clean and uncluttered with elegant lines this season. There is texture and pattern to some fabrics but classic camel is everywhere. It’s a colour which can be worn with many palettes and is Read more…

Lincolnshire Life Wedding Fair

We hosted our most recent Wedding Fair at Hemswell Court, Hemswell Cliff last month. Glorious sunshine greeted the many, many brides and their families who attended. Visitors had the chance to watch hair demonstrations as well as taste delicious cake samples and view wedding transport. Exhibitors also included photographers and videographers, venues, venue stylists, formal Read more…

The King’s School CCF Regimental Leavers’ Dinner

Over fifty cadets and their guests enjoyed a wonderful evening recently at The King’s School CCF Regimental Leavers’ Dinner. The Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Mr Toby Dennis was the honoured guest who read out a message to the Contingent from Her Majesty the Queen. Presentations of many awards were made to the cadets including the Read more…