Lifestyle Archive
(September 2015)

1 September 2015

Fluff and fur

There are plenty of faux furs and fluffy fabrics to snuggle into when the temperatures plunge. Accents are on collars and cuffs but versatile gilets work equally well with trousers, skirts or dresses and are this year’s glamorous alternative to cardigans. Statement coats in fur are the ultimate investments to last you right through the Read more…

Revesby Country Show

A cloudy start to the day but by lunchtime visitors to this year’s Revesby County Show were bathed in sunshine and plenty of ice cream was enjoyed to keep cool. The show is held in the grounds of the Revesby Estate and is one of the highlights of the county’s equestrian calendar with showjumping, dressage, Read more…

Duncan & Toplis Charity Golf Tournament

25th Anniversary Event The 25th Annual Duncan & Toplis Charity Golf Day was held at Belton Woods Hotel on Friday 3rd July. An excellent field of sixty-four teams from all over the East Midlands played both the Lakes and the Woods courses. Both of the courses were in superb condition, with the greens being very Read more…

The Darron Childs Practice – Celebration Garden Party

Over sixty-five guests including friends, family and clients of The Darron Childs Practice at Lea, near Gainsborough, recently helped celebrate Darron’s 25th anniversary as a trusted financial consultant. The event was held at The Lindens, part of a pair of listed buildings which Darron helped save and restore, winning him an English Heritage Angel Award Read more…

Quirky by name, quirky and caring by nature

Steffie Shields meets garden designer John Cavill preparing a Harrogate Autumn Show Garden. The opportunity to visit a garden designer’s own backyard is rare. I set off to Bottesford, North Lincolnshire, in keen anticipation. At first glance, much as you would expect, his small back garden, like the front, is neat with carefully selected, colourful Read more…

Art work

The work of North Lincolnshire artist Herbert Rollett (1872–1932) is becoming increasingly sought after by local collectors. Regularly featured at auction, his paintings are being contested by buyers in the room, on the phone and over the Internet with prices from £500 to £1,500 being achieved. Rollett himself was a late starter when it came Read more…

Race for Life

The Lincolnshire Showground turned into a flowing sea of pink in July as over 2,000 people attended a Cancer Research Race for Life event where runners and walkers took part in either a 5K or 10K for charity. The event raised £115,000 last year, but set its target this year at £125,000 to help bring Read more…

Autumn palettes

There are some beautiful seasonal inspired colours amongst the new collections for Autumn/Winter 2015. We have found this checked dress from Taifun which features flattering three quarter sleeves and gently scooped neckline. Accessorise with a Marc Cain fedora, applique bag and these gorgeous boots from Carlo Pazolini. If block colours appeal more, all these accessories Read more…

Retro revival

It’s time to invest in flares, slip into suede and put on those platforms as the Seventies are back. Over the last few years we have seen revivals of plenty of decades, but Seventies fashion has only now graced the catwalk. Don’t worry if you weren’t around the first time round, high street shops and Read more…

Visit by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GVCO to Woldgrain Storage Ltd

‘Be careful what you wish for’ is an oft used phrase. We had hoped for good weather but would never have imagined it could be too good. We had been planning the visit by the Duke for well over two months and needless to say our biggest fear was we would have a wet and Read more…