Lifestyle Archive
(August 2015)

1 August 2015

A barn conversion with plenty of character

When Andy Dunlop bought a derelict farmyard with outbuildings in Swaton, near Sleaford, he never imagined it would be his entrance to the world of egg throwing. But three years after he and his wife Barbara moved to the village and lovingly crafted their home from a series of derelict farm buildings, Andy and his Read more…

Make mine Marsala

Steffie Shields examines the virtues of growing vines. Let’s talk about Marsala – no not the sweet Sicilian wine but apparently this year’s ‘in’ colour, both in fashion and in the garden, a thought-provoking ruby red with a sophisticated, natural earthiness. Quite which style guru decided this, I know not, but the colour Marsala is Read more…

Thornton Curtis celebrate WI centenary

Thornton Curtis Women’s Institute held a Garden Party to celebrate 100 years of the WI. The party was held at the home of Ian and Helen Whelpton and guests were invited to dress in period costume, similar to the first pioneer members. A few spots of rain did not spoil the enjoyment of afternoon tea, Read more…

Prime local catch

Taxidermy, the art of preparing, stuffing and mounting the skins of animals, birds, fish and reptiles for display, preservation and study, is a very dramatic art form. Specialist collectors look for age and quality, so when a rare collection of eight taxidermy fish appeared at the recent County House Auction at Queniborough, Leicestershire, held by Read more…

Lincolnshire Life attends Miss England Semi Finals 2015

Kelham Hall hosted the semi finals of Miss England for the second year last month. Over fifty contestants participated in several rounds during the day, which included a Country style fashion shoot, an Eco round, when girls modelled their own outfit made from recycled materials and the final round of presentation and confidence in Evening Read more…

On the Barons’ Charter Trail

Lincolnshire Life hosted a work experience student from North Kesteven School last month. Charlie Tedder’s interest is in photography so we thought a fun project for his week would be to follow the Barons’ Charter Trail around the city. Charlie captured pictures of all the 25 Barons and followed the footsteps of the residents and Read more…