Lifestyle Archive
(August 2016)

1 August 2016

Craig Rawlinson Memorial Ball

The second Craig Rawlinson Memorial Ball was held at the Southview Hotel, Skegness in June. Craig was only eighteen when he passed away from an undiagnosed heart defect whilst football training in 2012. His family raised over £7,000 last year to fund five defibrillators in the local area and it is expected that more than Read more…

Summer Ball 2016

Leadenham Polo Club lived up to its motto of offering ‘The Warmest Welcome in Polo’ when it welcomed members and guests to an evening of dining and dancing at the club’s Summer Ball. The event was held within a large marquee at the club’s ground elegantly decorated with large floral displays and chandeliers. IF YOU Read more…

Edwardian elegance

When the Davis family decided to move back to Britain after 14 years living in Perth in Western Australia, they could have settled anywhere. But Paul and Lorraine, who are originally from Seven Oaks in Kent, shunned the busy and expensive south, choosing the peaceful village of Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire with its tree lined Read more…

Florist and landscape architect break new ground

The Gold Medal winning The Garden Bed was a design which triggered many emotions as well as delighted the crowds at Chelsea Flower Show this year. Stephen Welch, the Lincoln based chartered landscape architect, has featured previously in Lincolnshire Life, in October 2014, when he transformed the garden of the Wesley Memorial Church at Epworth. Read more…

Leasingham Manor Marquee Sale

Following the sad death of local farmer and former North Kesteven county councillor Euan Robertson, Golding Young were instructed to sell the contents of Leasingham Manor. The contents of Leasingham Manor took over three weeks to value and consisted of over 1,200 lots, sold over two days and one evening. Each of the three viewing Read more…

Belle of the bridal party

If you are looking for that picture perfect outfit which will make you the belle of the bridal party, visit Cindy’s of Sutton Bridge. Clients travel not just from around the county but from many parts of the UK to experience the outstanding collections, service and advice which distinguishes this fashion store and its staff. Read more…

Duncan and Toplis Charity Golf Day

Nearly 60 teams teed off for the annual charity golf day at Belton Woods Hotel, Grantham. The teams represented businesses and organisations from across the East Midlands, with two local charities benefitting from the event. Belvoir Castle Cricket and Countryside Trust delivers Kwik Cricket coaching and countryside education to special needs children, while Lincolnshire Rural Read more…

Polo at Leadenham

The July Tournament at Leadenham Polo Club, sponsored by Mount & Minster the Lincoln based estate agents, was held over the weekend at the beginning of the month. Fine weather attracted plenty of spectators who were able to make the most of the grounds and watch the polo while enjoying a glass of Pimm’s.