Lifestyle Archive
(July 2026)

16 July 2026

Lincolnshire’s ephemeral past

By William Gregory MRICS, Golding Young and Mawer. A colleague of mine commented that scholarly collections being sold at auction are becoming increasingly rare. This observation was prompted by the first of two auction sales for historian and local author John T Turner, whose collection of guides and handbooks from Lincolnshire included companies such as Read more…

A classic rural barn conversion

The Granary is an immaculately presented late 19th-century barn which has been beautifully converted into a superb family home with a wealth of character. Part of a four-strong private development, The Granary is located in a rural position in the quiet hamlet of West Torrington with outstanding views across arable farmland. The property, which has Read more…

Dexter & Sharpe Charity Golf Day

Held on Friday 22nd May at Boston Golf Club, the inaugural Charity Golf Day hosted by Dexter & Sharpe raised £4,956.56 for Little Miracles. The event brought together golfers, businesses and supporters from across the county for a day of fundraising, networking and friendly competition. Players enjoyed 18 holes of golf in a Texas Scramble Read more…

The Willow Foundation Ball

The Willow charity, which has supported young adults living with a serious illness for more than twenty-five years, held the Willow Foundation Ball at Belton Woods Grantham on the 16th May. Guests enjoyed a three-course meal, and entertainment by Eclipse Disco, plus live music by soul funk and disco band Jacuzzisoup. A raffle in aid Read more…

Bringing in change

Steffie Shields encourages fresh thinking to improve our gardens at the height of summer. Witness the latest political turmoil, swapping prime ministers as often as the laundry, this nation seems forever bent on chasing change. Might it have something to do with habitat? Are we conditioned by fast-moving seasons and challenged by ever-fluctuating vagaries of Read more…