Lifestyle Archive
(October 2023)

23 October 2023

Wines from Delheim

Guests at Doddington Farm Shop enjoyed tasting a selection of South African wines produced by the family owned Delheim estate. Johnny Bingham of Delibo Wines shared his knowledge of the unique location of the Delheim vineyards at Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. The contrasting locations on the farm produce superb quality fruit which the Sperling family ferment into Read more…

Putting on the glitz

Party season is beginning, so add sparkle to your festivities with a new outfit. Relaxed glamour is definitely of the moment, featuring luxury, tactile fabrics and popping colour accents. Put your best foot forward with styles from the athleisure collections. Celebrations with less toll on your toes! Main image: Party wear from Cherries of Boston

Asian art

By William Gregory MRICS, Golding Young and Mawer. Highlights from the Grantham Asian Art Auction included a picture, a vase, a snuff bottle and a trio of bi discs. The picture is a watercolour of horses, signed by the Chinese artist Pan Yuliang. Born Zhang Yuliang in 1895, following the death of both parents she Read more…

Autumn chorus

Steffie Shields recommends seasonal garden chores amid a symphony of colour. As days shorten make sure, before winter really sets in, a) to spend time out of doors in the light and b) to visit a nearby public park or garden open to the community. Good news – Easton Walled Gardens has extended its Wednesday Read more…

Horse heaven

Knights Templars Barn is an idyllic barn conversion with five-star equestrian facilities ideal for rural family life. Situated in a peaceful rural location within a charming collection of traditional farmhouses and historic barns converted into dwellings, Knights Templars Barn is an impressive home ideal for equestrian life. This beautiful barn conversion in the pretty hamlet Read more…

Celebrating the life of Rod Newborough

Ann Newborough, her family and the Nettleham Woodland Trust invited guests to a picnic to celebrate the life of Rod Newborough, who passed away in March. Rod was a founder trustee and woodland advisor for the Trust, helping to create native woodland, meadows and ponds as a community resource on former farmland near Nettleham. His Read more…