Lifestyle Archive
(December 2012)

1 December 2012

Jane Parker and Mark Goulden

Jane Parker from Sudbrooke recently married Mark Goulden from Spalding. The ceremony and reception was held at Washingborough Hall Hotel. The couple had a short honeymoon in northern France and are looking forward to a longer celebration in Cape Town in the spring. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in Read more…

Helen Burgess and Adam Savage

Helen Burgess, from Boston and Adam Savage from Eckington, Sheffield were married at Boston Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses followed by a reception at South Kyme Village Hall. The couple honeymooned in Crete and will live in Sheffield. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your Read more…

Katie Empson and Adam Bonnett

Katie Empson and Adam Bonnett were married at Church of St Clement, Worlaby and held their reception at Hemswell Court. Katie’s dress was designed by Joanna Leigh Couture of Brigg. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your Read more…

A gift that keeps on giving

Steffie Shields talks to Mrs Rosemary McCorquodale at Little Ponton Hall, south of Grantham. ‘I remember, I remember, the house where I was born, the little window where the sun came peeping in at morn…’ came back to me recently, the first poem I ever learnt, classic Wordsworth. I had been reminiscing, rekindling gardening memories Read more…

A childhood dream come true

When Kathryn Flear was a little girl, she wrote a letter about the things she hoped for when she was older. Years later, her mum was clearing out the attic when she found the list again. The childhood note said Kathryn wanted a big £33,000 house with lots of different rooms and a swimming pool. Read more…

All that glitters

With the party season upon us why not look to the catwalk for something to make you sparkle? If you are looking for a dress to help you dazzle at that all-important Christmas party, or something more relaxed, there is plenty of choice this season.

Off the shoulder

If you want to stay warm but still look chic this winter you may want to try an off the shoulder style. Whether you choose to go for the one shoulder look, or a jumper showing just a bit of flesh, the catwalk is sure to provide inspiration. If you would rather keep warm why Read more…

Wrap up warm

The colder nights have set in and the warmer clothes are making an appearance. Chunky knitwear is a popular option for this season. Colours are being kept neutral to match the change of the season. Don’t forget to keep warm while indoors too. Dressing gowns with warm tones are perfect for a night in with Read more…

Raise a toast to Georgian glass

During the eighteenth century, glass was widely used in England for domestic purposes. The development of glass from ancient and Roman times was transformed by the invention of English lead crystal in the late seventeenth century. This new method improved the decorative appearance and made handling the glass in production easier. The range of Georgian Read more…

Parents’ luncheon

The Lincolnshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group was formed in 1982 by a group of parents to access services for their children, provide help and support for parents and families, but more importantly to raise awareness of Down’s Syndrome in Lincolnshire. The polo lunch at Leadenham, organised by Danielle King, raised this awareness and also much Read more…