Lifestyle Archive
(October 2018)

1 October 2018

A period, country home perfect for a modern lifestyle

Cornhills House has the impression of an unspoilt Georgian farmhouse but sympathetic renovation has seen its original features combined with contemporary comforts and convenience. Current owners Helen and Colin Palmer-Brown loved the house from their first viewing. “It was first built in the eighteenth century,” said Colin, “evidenced by its typically Georgian style and the Read more…

Teeing off for charity

Boston based food producers Freshtime held their annual Golf Day at Boston West Golf Club. Funds raised through the entry fees of the twenty-five teams, raffle and auction support the Freshtime Futures Trust, a charity which makes a positive difference to the lives of young people in Lincolnshire aged 11-25. Evie Toombs, a para showjumper Read more…

Better late than never

Steffie Shields explains how the late Dr David L Roberts’s exceptional book Lincolnshire Houses was finally published. After the recent launch, a dear friend recommended Lincolnshire Houses as a “must”. I read the foreword eagerly before consulting the in-depth index to seek out specific buildings spied on many journeys. Leafing through, I stopped to admire Read more…

Lincoln Fine Art Sale

Paintings from international artists made a six-figure sum at the August Fine Art Sale, held at the Lincoln auction rooms of Golding, Young & Mawer. The saleroom was packed with potential bidders and over 240 buyers were registered to bid online at the start of the sale at Thos. Mawer House on Station Road, North Read more…

Ball in memory of Craig Rawlinson

The fourth ball held in memory of Craig Rawlinson took place at the Southview Hotel, Skegness. Family and friends gathered to raise money to support the purchase of defibrillators in the local area and the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). Craig was only 18 when he passed away from an undiagnosed heart defect Read more…

Tennis tournament celebrates 60 years

Over 200 people attended a celebration lunch to mark the 60th year of the Sandilands and Sutton on Sea Tennis Tournament. The event was held in a marquee on the lawn of the Grange and Links Hotel. Nostalgic memorabilia together with all the trophies up for grabs this year were on display. Tennis week has Read more…

Your wedding is the most magical day of your life

Come to Irnham Hall and create lasting memories… Irnham Hall is set in the beautiful rural countryside of South Lincolnshire bordering Rutland and Nottinghamshire and just twenty minutes from Grantham and Stamford. Irnham Hall provides a relaxed, elegant, yet fresh setting for beautiful photographs and memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy the exclusive use of Read more…

Fascinating in florals

The catwalk is adorned with floral patterns for the autumn/winter season. From bold prints to subtle colours, heavy threading to silk prints there is plenty of choice. Whether you are looking for accessories, jackets, dresses or anything in between there is something for everyone to catch this trend.