Lifestyle Archive
(February 2020)

24 February 2020

College celebrates 70th anniversary

Riseholme College, part of Bishop Burton College, celebrated the 70th anniversary of its founding with a dinner held at DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa and Golf Resort, Brigg. The Riseholme Hall estate was bought by the Education Committee in 1946 with the Ministry of Agriculture agreeing it would be used for the training of Read more…

Burton Hunt Ball 2020

The Roaring 20s was the theme for this year’s Burton Hunt Ball, held at the Lincolnshire Showground. Guests were treated to a three course meal as well as a Champagne Raffle and danced to live music from My Mate Kate. After a flutter in the casino and enjoying drinks from the cocktail bar, guests celebrated Read more…

23 February 2020

The ultimate fashion experience

If you are looking for the ultimate fashion experience with truly exciting collections, be sure to visit Anne Wilkinson in Lincoln or Retford. Established for more than forty years, Anne Wilkinson continues to thrive under the management of the second generation of the family owners by delivering head-to-toe elegance, in day and occasion wear. Anne Read more…

Summer strides

If you are looking for the ultimate fashion experience with truly exciting collections, be sure to visit Anne Wilkinson in Lincoln or Retford. There is a whole lexicon to describe trousers: Capri, cargo, cigarette, slim fit, loose fit, wide legged pants, cropped, ankle grazers, boot leg or printed styles but here are some of our Read more…

20 February 2020

Tee off from your own eco home

A self-build property in Louth which has recently come onto the market offers exceptional family accommodation as well as access to the 17th hole. Andy and Sonja Scott have been building Crosshills over the last few years. “We were very excited when we found this plot, which sits on an outstanding, elevated location, with the Read more…

Unforgettable

Steffie Shields shares garden memories stirred by March’s much-loved blue plants. If you were asked to name some unforgettable experience, I wonder whether any garden, tree or flower would feature? I asked my husband, Mike, to name a garden he considered memorable. He took no time to answer: “Our front garden when I was a Read more…

Inspiration from the Hall for your home

Choosing a colour scheme which suits your lifestyle and property can be challenging, whether you live in a castle or a cottage. Claire Birch, owner of Doddington Hall, welcomed Lincolnshire Life to her home and estate, where Farrow & Ball’s richly pigmented paints are used to great effect in public and private spaces. Inspiration for Read more…

Stamp presentation packs

By William Gregory MRICS, Golding Young & Mawer Collectors are the unsung heroes of auctions, both as bidders and vendors. One group of collectors, the philatelists – or stamp collectors – have a pedigree throughout the 20th century including that of royalty. There are very few auctions that do not include a postage stamp, whether Read more…

16 February 2020

Designs on a small garden

Gardening celebrity Charlie Dimmock is coming to Downtown Garden Centre on 28th March to help celebrate their 20th anniversary. Charlie spoke to Caroline Bingham about her career and passed on some tips for homeowners and budding designers planning a compact garden. This is a return visit for Charlie who opened the Garden Centre at Gonerby Read more…

1 February 2020

Second phase of luxury development to commence

With just three properties on Phase 1 still available, Manor Fields, the much sought after development in Washingborough by GS Jones & Sons will see work begin on Phase 2 this year. Lincolnshire Life has previously featured several properties by this long established, family-run company but this most recent venture, Manor Fields, in this highly Read more…