Lifestyle Archive
(September 2013)

1 September 2013

Circles of love

Steffie Shields shares ways to set the scene for a country wedding. Back in 1995 a dear friend asked me to travel down from Scotland, where my husband was stationed, to help arrange the flowers for her daughter’s wedding in Welby. She introduced me to a neighbour, Miss Elliot at the Old Orchard, who kindly Read more…

Burton Hathow School Ball

Burton Hathow’s first annual Summer Ball took place recently at the DoubleTree by Hilton, only nine months after the new school launched at the same venue. The event was attended by many who had been involved with the school since its infancy, and hearts swelled with pride as they reflected on their incredible journey and Read more…

Artists’ Society Summer Exhibition

Lincolnshire Artists’ Society recently launched their Summer Exhibition at the Usher Gallery. Visitors can view 158 works in the show from sixty-nine members until 1st September. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm each day with last admission at 3.45pm. As part of the Meet the Artists scheme, members will be chatting with the Read more…

Hospice benefits from ball

Navenby Antiques Centre’s 2013 Charity Ball was held in aid of St Barnabas Hospice and was held for the first-time at Navenby’s new state-of-the-art community facility The Venue@Navenby. A total of 144 guests attended the black tie event and enjoyed canapés and Pimms on arrival, followed by a superb two-course meal, served at each table, Read more…

Golf Day raises £4,000

Belton Woods hosts Duncan & Toplis Charity Golf Day The 23rd Annual Duncan & Toplis Charity Golf Day was held at Belton Woods Hotel, near Grantham recently. Fifty-eight teams played both the Lakes and the Woodside courses, the weather was amazing and the courses were in great condition thanks to the team at Belton Woods. Read more…

Own a little bit of Lincolnshire

When Janet and Fred Richardson bought Klondyke Farm at Bratoft, near Skegness, it was derelict and uninhabitable. But the boarded up farmhouse with no near neighbours came with twenty-four acres of land, which was a huge draw for Janet. “I’d always lived surrounded by lots of acres,” Janet said. “I came from a farming background Read more…

Maps

Golding Young and Mawer Auctioneers and Valuers The market for topographical pictures has grown over the last few years. With the aid of internet catalogues and live bidding, buyers have been able to source pictures for their collections. The bases for most collections appears to be historical interest and nostalgia. Early pictures of Hong Kong Read more…

Perfect for the whole family

Born and bred in Grimsby, Julie Atkin knew that when it came to desirable addresses, Humberston Avenue in the nearby village of Humberston was hard to beat. So when the opportunity arose to buy a building plot with planning permission to create a stunning four-bedroom house on the avenue, she and her husband, Sam jumped Read more…

Autumn gold

The gold hues in this season’s palette take their inspiration from nature and the rich colours of autumn. Deep and luxurious, these tones vary from mustard through to amber and work equally well if teamed with black, blue, grey or the stunning coordination of mustard and purple, as found in some collections this season.

So fur so good

Have some fun this season with faux fur coats and gilets. Glamorous as well cosily warm, you can enjoy a touch of luxury without breaking the bank. Fun fur trims on collars and cuffs can elevate a simple shape to stylish elegance. The fun continues with accessories. Complete your look with hats, scarves, boots and Read more…