Lifestyle Archive
(July 2015)

1 July 2015

Georgian elegance with contemporary luxuries

When Nigel Howells and his wife Christine decided to move to Lincolnshire nine years ago, the responsibility of finding a new home fell on Nigel’s shoulders. As Christine had been poorly for a number of years, Nigel had to do the viewings himself. But stepping through the doors of Claxby Manor in the small hamlet Read more…

Summer Exhibition of Quilts

This fascinating exhibition at Doddington Hall is entitled ‘Voices from the Inside’. Curated in partnership with Fine Cell Work (the charity which trains men and women in prison to do high-quality, paid needlework), the exhibition features several pieces made by prisoners, alongside other works made by carers, invalids, soldiers and artists. Quilts have also been Read more…

Money, money, money

From the humble fiver to the majestic £50 note, we take bank notes for granted these days. The familiar phrase ‘I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of…’ is certainly reassuring, having been in use for over 300 years. Although the use of banknotes goes back to seventh-century China, when merchants used Read more…

Cool schools!

Steffie Shields highlights this month’s Open School Grounds Weekend 4th–5th July. How many schools provide wellies for all the children as standard equipment? How many schools have sheds? Avidly glued to every single RHS Chelsea Flower Show TV broadcast, I was amused to hear plantswoman Carol Klein comment on the origin of the word shed: Read more…

Beach babe

The summer weather is well and truly upon us and what better way to spend your weekends (or holidays) than soaking up the rays, whether down at the beach or in the garden. White is always a popular summer colour. Despite its simplicity it can be used to create very different, striking effects and offers Read more…

Royal Air Force Polo Weekend

RAF Cranwell was the host venue for this year’s Royal Air Force Polo Weekend. Held on the third weekend in May, the two-day tournament attracted nine teams playing in three leagues. Members of family, friends, industry and the military came along to support and tread the divets. Many enjoyed fieldside picnics during the day while Read more…

Local heroes lead the celebrations at stunning new care home

Three local heroes have officially opened Burton Waters’ newest care facility, Tennyson Wharf Care Home, by planting a memorial tree in the home’s garden. Fundraising champion Frank Connell and inspirational local couple Marion and Edward Hooper greeted residents and guests before planting the tree. Councillor Malcolm Parish, Chair of West Lindsey District Council, also attended Read more…