Lifestyle Archive
(February 2015)

2 February 2015

The artist in the garden

Steffie Shields looking for inspiration. A single, common snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis, is capable of stopping me in my tracks, making me pause, stoop and look more closely. Forget winter’s icy tentacles and drabness, new life is on its way. What joy! The glistening, pristine purity of petals with exquisite, delicate green notches catch the eye Read more…

1 February 2015

All patterned out!

Begin the spring/summer season with an impact. Labels are unveiling eyecatching print designs, based on the concept of ‘more is more’. From stripes to animal prints and everything in between, you can find a patterned item to suit every outfit.

Myers’ Autumn Charity Ball

This was the third year of the Autumn Charity Ball held at Woodhall Spa Golf Club. The event raises money for the charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research and this year’s total was just over £4,500. One hundred and twenty-five guests enjoyed pre-dinner drinks in the clubhouse followed by a four-course meal in the ballroom. Live music Read more…

Skegness & Burgh-le-Marsh NSPCC Ladies’ Day

There were plenty of stalls to inspire gift ideas at the Ladies’ Day held at Southview Park Hotel, Skegness in aid of NSPCC. The day began with coffee and after lunch the guest speakers were Elizabeth Evans from Hatccentric – who creates vintage inspired fascinators and hats – and Sue Cadman, who was one of Les Dawson’s Read more…

Former hospital site development well under way

A £40 million development by Mabec developers to renovate a historic hospital site at Bracebridge Heath, south of Lincoln, into 183 luxury homes and apartments, including 77 new build family homes in the grounds of the 18-acre site, is well under way with sales off plan already completed. Situated in the former St John’s Hospital, Read more…

Reginald Fairfax Wells

A collection of over 40 pieces of pottery by Reginald Fairfax Wells sold for £4,000 at auction in Lincoln recently. The sale at Golding Young & Mawer highlighted the life and work of the talented sculptor, who is considered to be one of the first truly independent studio potters. Reginald Fairfax Wells was born in Read more…

Getting shirty

Whether you are looking to update your work or personal wardrobe, shirts will be a staple. Long gone, though, are the structured fit; the catwalk this season is offering more sympathetic materials like silk and satin. Colours range from neutral palettes to more daring, bold tones.

North Kesteven School Restaurant opening

After a £410,000 refurbishment and extension project by Robert Woodhead Ltd, North Kesteven School opened the doors to their new restaurant and canteen. Many local businesses, as well as everyone involved in the project turned out to have a look at the new facilities, whilst sampling some tasty bites from the catering staff and listening Read more…

Brocklesby Hunt Boxing Day Meet

The annual Boxing Day meet of the Brocklesby Hunt took place at the Point-to-Point course on Lord Yarborough’s estate at Brocklesby. Fifty-eight mounted followers gathered at 11am watched by a large crowd for the traditional Christmas event. Gareth Bow, now in his third season as huntsman of the Brocklesby, paraded hounds along the racecourse assisted Read more…