Lifestyle Archive
(June 2018)

1 June 2018

Paradise of wildlife and peace

Set in a picturesque forty acres in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside, Scotterwood House at Gainsborough is a little piece of paradise. The Georgian property, which has been extended over the years, stands half a mile from the road in a location which includes ancient woodlands, an abundance of wildlife, formal gardens and equestrian Read more…

Farmers’ ball raises funds

Over 1,050 farmers, friends, family attended the Lincolnshire Young Farmers County Chairman’s Charity Ball at the Epic Centre on the Lincolnshire Showground. The black-tie event, which included a three-course meal, live band, disco, raffle and an auction achieved in excess of £30,000 for Kidney Research UK. The charity is close to current county chairman Matthew Read more…

Reaching for the skies

Steffie Shields shares thoughts, and verses, about ‘heavenly’ climbing roses. Today’s landscape architects are finding novel solutions to the challenge of increasing urbanisation and lack of ‘breathing’ space. The media have been praising Milan’s remarkable ‘Bosco Verticale’ or ‘vertical forest’ development where two high-rise, residential blocks, one towering to 110 metres, the other 76 metres, Read more…

Fishing about at auction

William Gregory MRICS of Golding Young & Mawer brings you news from the sales room. Traditionally auctions had specialist sections; furniture, silver and jewellery, fine art, ceramics and general effects. Much time and effort was spent organising auctions in order for potential buyers to easily find items of interest. The auctions were even laid out Read more…

Finding my fit

Caroline Bingham visited Pretty Woman, a specialist lingerie and swimwear shop located on Seaview Street, Cleethorpes, for a bra fitting from Julie Sutton. The timing could not have been better. I was in need of a couple of new bras, my old favourites were becoming tired and too loose so this would give me not Read more…