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Bomber Command
Memorial fundraiser
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by Hilton (Page 6)
Our Valentines
Winner
Fashion
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Start your summer with a visit to the Lincolnshire Show
The rather fantastic Lincolnshire Show takes
place this year on Wednesday 18th and Thursday
19th June.
What’s the first thing you think of when you
hear about the Lincolnshire Show? Tractors,
animals and farming – well think again. The
Show has evolved into a one stop event for
families, schools and couples looking for a fun,
educational and entertaining day celebrating all
that’s great about Lincolnshire. The Show’s roots
will always be in agriculture, but now shopping,
delicious food, attractions and rides all have a
place in the 200 acre Showground.
The Main Ring acts include the impressive
Broke FMX, a motocross bike athletics group
jumping 35 feet in the air pulling unbelievable
acrobatic stunts and the UK Mounted Games
will be back with a series of relay and obstacle
type races performed at high speed by very
athletic riders and their ponies.
A scene from last year’s Show - the 2014 Show promises to be the best yet.
Meanwhile the action continues in the Countryside Area with Jive
Pony, a group of
riders performing
gymnastics on
horseback and not
forgetting the
legendary Sheep
Show - a humorous
educational live stage
show about sheep
and wool.
The county’s community groups will bring the Discovery Zone alive
with entertainment from the North Kesteven Morris Dancers, a Lincoln
Inspired arts festival marquee, the Cheerstars Cheerleaders, North
Hykeham Taekwondo Club, Witham Hill Gymnastic Group and the
Lincoln Circus School.
Visitors can rest their legs and jump aboard the land train to visit the
cows, sheep, pigs, an array of new and traditional farm machinery and
fragrant flower marquee. Whilst shopaholics can browse the 600 trade
stands selling great fashion brands, furniture and Show essentials –
sunhats and wellies!
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EARLY-BIRD BREAKFAST
Two for £6 before 10am
Monday to Friday
with this voucher.
Valid until 30th April 2014.
1 voucher per person.
T&Cs apply.
We’re
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284 High Street, Lincoln LN2 1AL
01522 534 730
Everyone has a good time at the
Show and this year there is even
more to do!
The Food Court will be
brimming with Lincolnshire
produce you won’t be able to
resist from hog roasts and
sausages to jams, pickles and
cakes. What’s more, if you take
a seat in the demonstration
kitchen you will be inspired
by a selection of local chefs
showcasing their latest recipes using local ingredients.
The Show is packed full of educational stands on food, farming and animals, not least in the
Schools Challenge Area. This year Dr D, of Science Days will be running a series of hands-on
experiments and demonstrations to explain how our bodies use the nutrients in our food,
while sharing some amazing facts about the human body!
The Grimsby Fish Merchant Association will be exploring the story of seafood processing in
Grimsby and showcasing how to cook healthy fish dishes in their very own demonstration
kitchen in the Discovery Zone.
Advanced adult tickets are £18, child tickets are £6, family tickets are £38 and under 5’s are
free. Groups of 10 or more people can buy in advance for £16 per person. Buy and print your
tickets on www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk or call 01522 522900. A booking fee may apply.
Alternatively, if you fancy sipping Pimm’s on the lawn and generally enjoying the Show in style
then think about becoming a Member of the Lincolnshire
Agricultural Society. For £53 you could visit the Show on
both days, use the exclusive ringside facilities and stay later
for a live band and food into the Wednesday evening.Visit
the website to apply today. We’ll see you there!
COMPETITION TIME
Organisers are looking for a talented individual who would like the opportunity to use this year’s
Lincolnshire Show as a platform to showcase their talent and new business. The competition
called ‘Grow with the Show’ launches for the first time in 2014 and looks for a talented person.
Whether you are a baker, potter, landscape gardener, dress designer or knitter – the sky is the
limit!
The applicant will need to be aged between 18 and 30, living and working in Lincolnshire and
have set up in business in the last 18 months preceding the Show (i.e. from January 2013) or
looking to turn your talent into a viable business in the near future. The winner will receive a
trade space at the Show or an area to perform their talent. Apply today through
www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk
The Lincolnshire Show, 18th and 19 June 2014. Lincolnshire Showground,
Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln LN2 2NA. T: 01522 522900
e: events@lincolnshireshowground.co.uk www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk
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I have spent the majority of my
life in London, with the last 14
years in Lincoln When you are
living in London it seems as if
everything that happens
elsewhere in the country is very
far away and almost feels
unimportant, rather like living in
a bubble. When there were calls
for support from ‘up north’ and
the government were accused of
not treating people outside
London fairly, I used to think it
was just people moaning for no
reason.
Now that flooding has hit
London and the home counties
the response has been relatively
swift. Compare that with the
flooding that occurred on the east
coast and the floods that hit Hull
last year. There was no promise
then that ‘Money is no object’
from David Cameron.
I now see, after living outside the
capital, that’s it’s absolutely true
that non-local (to London) events
get little or no consideration
compared to events which
happen close to London.
It’s a pretty disgusting state of
affairs common to all colours of
government. Let me know what
you think,
@Bailgatelincoln
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Family owned company, established over 50 years.
Offering the widest choice in the area.
Summer houses, sheds, children’s playhouses,
garages, re-felting service available and all
buildings delivered and erected.
This month we feature fashion
(page 16) and bring you news
from Lincoln and around.
Page 16
Fundraiser for Bomber Command Memorial
Page 6
1 year for Little Red Gallery
Page 7
Open Day at Cahoots
Page 8
Let Citizens Advice help
Page 11
Lincs homes attract boat owners
Page 12
32 years and still going strong
Page 14
Fashion
Pages 16-19
Sir David at Joseph Banks exhibition,
Empowering young music producers
Page 23
Our Valentines winner
Pages 24-25
Elegance at the Tower,
Hanna pursues her passion for art
Page 28
Homestyle
Pages 30-31
Business
Pages 32-35
Food & Drink
Pages 36-37
Cooke Connell charity column, Charity relocates
Page 32-38
Property
Page 46
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News
Local auction makes £200,000
A painting by the artist Samuel John Peploe (1871-1935) of figures
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The oil on board was the highlight of the first specialist Fine Art
auction of the year at Golding Young & Mawer. The sale was part of
a two-part traditional catalogue sale at the Lincoln and Grantham
auction rooms which achieved over £200,000.
During the evening auction, which saw record viewings and buyer
registrations, an oil on board of a canyon landscape by Thomas Hart
Benton (1889-1975) outstripped its estimate of between £1,200 to
£1,600 to make a hammer price of £5,000, selling to an online
American collector. Meanwhile, the start of the watercolour section
saw a painting of Durlestone Head in Dorset, signed by the artist
A Samuel John Peploe sold for
£17000.
Henry George Hine (1811-1895) and dated 1881, selling for £700.
The painting was previously exhibited by the Royal Commission for the Chicago Exhibition
in 1893 and at the Brussels International Exhibition of 1897.
A watercolour of a ‘Moorland landscape with sheep’ by the artist Mary Weatherill (1834-1913),
signed and dated 1884, sold for £400.
Elsewhere in the auction, a painting titled
‘People by lake’ by Fred Yates sold for
£1,000, a painting by James Loder of Bath
of a horse titled ‘Bay hunter in stable’ made
its top estimate of £1,200 and ‘Waterfall in
river landscape’ by William Mellor (18511931) sold for £750.
• Traditional methods
and materials
• Cleaning, repolishing
and restoration of
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In a section of local interest pictures,
‘Lincolnshire river landscape’ by Herbert
Rollett (1872-1932) sold for £380 and
‘Wordsworth Street, Lincoln’ by Albert
Goodwin (1845-1932) made a hammer
price of £500.
Within a section of 20th century art, a
cartoon drawing of the North Western Gas
Board by Rowland Emett (1906-1990)
made £650 and an ink drawing by Ronald
Searle (1920-2011) titled ‘Femme Fatale’
made £360.
• Memorials of quality
and craftsmanship
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Top: A cartoon drawing by Rowland Emett sold for £650 and
‘Bay Hunter in Stable’ by James Loder of Bath sold for £1200.
Bottom:‘Durlestone Head in Dorset by Henry George Hine
sold for £700.
Specialists in all garden machinery
The second part of the sale offered a treasure trove of antiques which had been discovered in
the shop of well-respected antiques dealer, the late-David Smith.
Mr Smith walked away from his shop on Manton’s St Marys Road when he retired in 2003,
leaving the antiques to gather dust until his death 10 years later.
The sale attracted large numbers of buyers to the auction rooms with over 2,000 bidders
registered at the sale online and over the telephones. A record breaking 50 per cent of lots sold
to online bidders.
The furniture section of the sale attracted particularly high prices with an early 20th century
oak chest making £1,300 against a pre-sale estimate of £400. A George II mahogany veneered
lowboy was keenly fought by two bidders, finally achieving £1,100 against an estimate of £200
to £400, and a George III mahogany bachelor’s chest of drawers also sold for £1,100.
The highlight of the clocks in the sale was a George IV mahogany bracket clock by Purvis of
North Audley Street, London, with a silvered dial which sold for £1,800.
One of the most interesting items was an 18th century journal, ‘A private miscellany by TerraFilius’, in 50 parts starting from Monday, July 18th 1743 and ending on June 30th 1744, which
sold for £480. The hand-written journal, signed by Thos. Cattenden in February 1812, was
inscribed with the following: ‘The contents of this book my father wrote for the entertainment
of his friends. As he was gone down to the grave before I saw the light of this world whatever
he has left for my perusal becomes the more interesting. I have therefore had the single sheets
bound together in this volume.’
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DoubleTree by Hilton, Lincoln to raise funds for
Bomber Command Memorial
DoubleTree by Hilton
Lincoln is aiming to raise
￡25,611 for the Lincolnshire
Bomber Command Memorial
by hosting The Electric Ball in
May this year.
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Lincoln
Collective Auction
Wednesday 26th March
at 10am
Lalique Oleron glass vase
Estimate £600 - £800
Macintyre and Co Moorcroft
tobacco jar and cover
Estimate £400-600
Auction enquiries:
John Leatt ASFAV
William Gregory MRICS
Collective auctions for antiques,
collectables, ceramics, silver and jewellery.
Specialist auctions for fine art, Oriental art,
automobilia, classic cars and toys
Valuation and consignment days at
Lincoln, Grantham, Stamford, Bourne,
Louth, Boston and Leicester.
Home visits by appointment.
See website for details.
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The hotel, located on Brayford
Wharf North, has set itself the
ambitious task after getting
involved with the fundraising
efforts of the Lincolnshire
Bomber Command Memorial
Trust last year. Their target has
been set to reflect the 25,611
Bomber Command Aircrew
who lost their lives flying out
of Lincolnshire and adjacent
airfields, as detailed in the three
Rolls of Honour held in
Lincoln Cathedral. These
names will be engraved into
the 164ft Spire of Names on
the memorial site, which faces
Lincoln Cathedral.
The evening, held in the
hotel’s fifth floor Cathedral Ballroom, will feature a champagne reception, five-course taster
menu, an auction with money-can’t-buy lots and evening entertainment.
Nicky Barr, Director of the LBCM Trust, commented “I’m delighted that Doubletree by
Hilton Lincoln has chosen the charity as the beneficiary of their 2014 Electric Ball. To be the
first charity recipient is an enormous honour.
The project, which was launched in May 2013, has
already secured ￡1.8 million in donations and is
working hard to raise the additional ￡3.2 million
needed. Events such as this are vital not only to
raise funds but also to raise awareness. The
Memorial Park is expected to attract an average of
60,000 visitors each year helping bring in the
region of ￡2 million of funding into the local
economy.
We are extremely grateful to the team at
Doubletree by Hilton Lincoln for their on-going
support”
The target date for completion of the Memorial is
June 2015, to coincide with the 70th anniversary of
the end of the hostilities in World War II. The site
on Canwick Hill will incorporate the Spire of
Names, an Interpretation Centre where the whole
story of the Bomber Command will be displayed,
as well as a 35-seat learning centre and an
International Peace Garden. Set in landscaped gardens and with extensive interactive exhibition
areas, the Memorial will be a lasting tribute to Bomber Command both in Lincolnshire and
internationally.
Tickets are priced at ￡75 per person, or ￡700 for a table of
10, with all proceeds going to the Lincolnshire Bomber
Command Memorial Fund. For more information or to
book a place, please contact Rachael Hurst, Sales and
Marketing Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln by
calling 01522 565192 or emailing Rachael.hurst@hilton.com.
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Little Red Gallery celebrates one
year in business
The month of March is a special occasion
for the The Little Red Gallery as they
raise a glass to and toast their first
anniversary. The Little Red Gallery, an
amazing contemporary art gallery with a
relaxed atmosphere, is the inspiration of
Hazel Venn who’s success has to be down
to her commitment to art and enthusiasm
both as a dedicated collector and gallery
owner; you only have meet her to
appreciate the knowledge she has.
Simple Scandinavian style with
a hint of tradition. Beautiful
home decorations and gift
ideas with a Nordic feel.
Hazel Venn (left) with
gallery staff and Lawrence
Coulson.
To celebrate the occasion owner Hazel Venn has organised an
extremely special open day and is pleased to announce artist
Lawrence Coulson will be making a guest appearance. There will
also be other recognised artists such as Edward Waite, Graham
Chambers, Cathy Servonat-Blanc and Katy Jade Dobson.
The excitement does not stop there either as Lawrence is going to
be painting a special edition of Lincoln Cathedral which will be on
display on the day.
There will be a
limited run of 25 of
this painting,
individually signed by
the artist and available
to order on the day.
Lawrence Coulson
has grown in stature
since becoming a
professional artist in
1997 to become one
of Britain’s leading
contemporary
‘You are so much more’ by Lawrence Coulson.
landscape painters.
Many of his originals have been produced as signed limited editions
– the majority of which have sold out on release.
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Lawrence explains, “I feel a huge amount of satisfaction in trying to
create the tension that fills the air just before a thunderstorm, or the
atmosphere of being the first one on the beach on a cold autumn
morning. Progressing over the years, it has been the mood and the
light that has become the central theme”.
Having been surrounded by art for as long as Lawrence can
remember, he grew up with oil paintings propped up to dry in
various places around the house which he took for granted. His
father, Gerald Coulson - one of the most important landscape and
aviation painters of the twentieth century, worked in a spare
bedroom and for a while, as a young child, he thought all dads did
the same.
Never really excelling in art at school Lawrence left at the age of 16
and started one of three positions in a retail business. By the age of
21 his father encouraged him to have a go at some oil painting,
giving him some pointers to technique, which colours to use and
the importance of tone values. After successfully selling his art locally
Lawrence was convinced that he wanted, and needed, to paint
professionally.
Open Day is on Saturday 29th March 2014 from 10am –
5pm Laurence Coulson appearing between 1pm-4pm
Little Red Gallery, 8 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AE
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One year celebratory Open Day for
Lincoln fashion store
Cahoots for Ladies and Cahoots for Men, owned by brother and
sister Mark and Lorna Illingworth and both located on Steep Hill
Lincoln, have been established since 1996.
One year ago saw a massive change for Lorna as she moved Cahoots
for Ladies into bigger premises. A brave move one might suggest in
this economic climate but Lorna
felt the time was right and it has
proved to be a master stroke for the
business.
Cahoots for Ladies has an excellent
reputation for ladies clothing
including labels such as Gant, JJ
Garella and Sand but this year as
well as the regular labels you would
expect you’ll find John Smedley
and Lauren Vidal a fabulous shoe
range featuring French Sole and
Gant Shoes. Then of course there is
one of the most extensive ranges of
lingerie and swimwear in Lincolnshire. Cahoots for Ladies is truly an
Aladdin’s Cave; Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Twist and L’Aventure are all
available in all sizes and swimwear Maryan, Watercult and Charmline.
Lorna says: “I consider all ladies’ sizes when buying my lingerie and
have bra sizes from ‘a-i’
The Hanro range of
nightwear is to die for, so
beautifully made and
comfortable.”
Jo Lee is Lorna’s assistant,
a face well recognised in
Lincoln who has a vast
amount of experience in
ladies’ clothing and is
available to advise when
required.
As part of the one year
anniversary celebration Cahoots for Ladies are opening the doors for
a special Open Day on Thursday 27th March from 9.30 –
7pm. Inviting all customers both past and present the opportunity to
view all the collections and to raise a glass in order to celebrate in
true style.
Cahoots for Men has also taken on some new labels with some
exclusives too. A good example of this is Tommy Hilfiger tailoring
and Sand Suites both beautifully tailored. They also stock top brands
such as Gant and John Smedley and have an especially good range of
RM Williams boots
Cahoots for Ladies and Cahoots for Men provide wear for all
occasions, wearable, different, defined and special and are great
examples of the independent stores the Cathedral Quarter is
known for.
Cahoots for Ladies, 36 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU
T: 01522 528000
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If your care is financially supported (either fully or partially) by the local authority,
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Let Citizens Advice help
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do so the song goes, but that’s an
understatement to say the least.
At a time of great emotional turmoil people have to deal
with extremely important issues such as splitting finances,
property and, most importantly, the future of their
children.
Breaking up a relationship was recently made more
difficult when the government withdrew legal aid in most
cases of family law, but help is available and Lincoln and
District Citizens Advice Bureau is a great place to start.
The natural inclination is often to get out of a bad
relationship as soon as possible, but you could find yourself
making or accepting arrangements for money, living
accommodation and bringing up children that you cannot
sustain, so you swap one set of problems for another.
Beautiful gifts for
Mother’s Day
Sunday 30 March 2014
Beautiful gifts, homeware
and a rather splendid cafe
Open 10am-5pm, 7 days a week
01522 533922
CAB can guide you through the complicated issues of the
separation process so you make the right decisions for you
and your family.
The Relationships section of CAB’s website
www.adviceguide.co.uk contains a wealth of practical
information such as;
• What sort of separation is right for you –
informal (without going to court), a written
separation agreement or divorce
• How to apply for a divorce
Because it’s Mothers Day.
Sunday 30th March 2014
Call 01522 521069
www.flowersbysuzanne.com
@flowerslincoln
• Arrangements for children – residence orders and
contact
• Financial Support Agreements
• Who to inform that you have separated
• Housing rights – if you can stay in your home,
prevent an ex-partner from entering the home or
gain entry to collect possessions
• Establishing parental responsibility for children if
this has not already been done
• Applying for contact orders - if a former partner
is preventing reasonable access to your children.
You might want or need face-to-face advice so your
situation can be assessed and various options available to
you discussed (see www.lincolncab.org.uk).
There is a greater focus on mediation with the withdrawal
of civil legal aid for divorce and disputes over children and
finances. Family mediation can help reduce the costs of
legal proceedings by helping couples reach agreements
outside the courts. Legal aid may be available for family
mediation if users meet certain criteria.
For a useful guide on family mediation see
www.advicenow.org.uk and to find local family
mediators visit the Ministry of Justice website
www.familymediationhelpline.co.uk or the National
Family Mediation website www.nfm.org.uk/home.
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Lincolnshire homes attract boat owners
New marina homes
near the historic city of
Lincoln are attracting
those in search of a
weekend retreat
connected into the
attractive waterways of
Lincolnshire.
Boat owners Dr David
Stott and his wife
David and Denise Stott are enjoying marina life at
Denise are amongst the
The Quays, Burton Waters.
16 purchasers who have
already acquired one of the final 47 marina homes to be built at The
Quays, Burton Waters, in rural Lincolnshire. Located on the ancient
FossdykeNavigationCanal, Burton Waters gives boat lovers the
opportunity to explore the county’s miles of waterways.
Having purchased their first boat, a sports motor cruiser, just over a
year ago and in search of a better ‘work life balance’, David and
Denise spent much of last summer enjoying boating from Burton
Waters and decided to purchase a property at ‘The Quays’ so that
they can enjoy more weekends and holidays away from their
Rotherham home.
“We’ve had a holiday home in Devon for a number of years, but
were keen to find somewhere closer, which we can use for weekends
too,” explains Dr Stott. “Friends encouraged me to buy a boat and
introduced me to this beautiful area, which has so much to offer.”
Now semi-retired, but still working a number of days a week as a
GP as well as retaining some hospital and teaching responsibilities,
David Stott says, “We had a lovely summer at Burton Waters taking
our boat out to explore the rivers Witham and Trent, winding our
way through to Boston. We’ve joined the boat club here so we often
go out in the company of other boats and enjoy club social events.”
Now just a 50 minute drive from Burton Waters, the Stotts can
easily get away for a few days and are looking forward to sharing
their Beal Homes-built, three bedroom waterfront home with
children, grandchildren and extended family.
Their newly-built, south facing retreat gets plenty of sun and
overlooks the marina. “We’ve been very pleased with the house and
the specification is excellent,” says Dr Stott. “Burton Waters is a
super little community, with good facilities including restaurants, a
pub and a small shop and, of course, it’s very close to Lincoln.
“When we finally fully retire we may well decide to live here.”
The Quays is the last £15m phase of residential development at
Burton Waters. Beal Homes opened a marketing suite there in
October and finished two view homes in January.
These final properties, many of which face the water, share the
distinctive Dutch-inspired architectural style established in earlier
phases of development at Burton Waters. However, purchasers are
invited to shape the internal layouts and interior finishes in
consultation with Beal’s designer, so that each property will be
individual to its buyer.
Homes at The Quays start from as little as £180,000, ranging
upwards depending on size. Purchasers at The Quays will enjoy all
that Burton Waters has to offer, including acres of water, meandering
footpaths, wildlife areas, a restaurant built out over the water, wine
bar, country pub and health club.
The Quays, Burton Waters, near Lincoln, LN1 2GG
Open daily, 10am to 5pm. A tour of The Quays and Burton
Waters by boat is also possible by prior appointment. Beal
Homes freephone 0800 6121216.
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32 years and going strong
Struggling
to see?
We always applaud companies who have lasted the test of
time. It takes something special to make a business work and
continue to thrive. One such business is Tyson Mowers in
Branston.
Tyson Mowers first started in 1982 and traded from their first
shop in the village of Nettleham north of Lincoln. In 2007
the business moved to the current shop and workshop in
Branston three miles from Lincoln. With a need for larger
premises, this was a logical move as owner Simon Tyson has
lived in the village since he was a boy. A website was added
which allows Tyson’s to offer a wider variety of product direct
to the customer than can be displayed in the showroom.
Tyson Mowers aim to supply quality garden machinery that
can only be purchased through the specialist dealer. They
want you to know that when you venture out to the garage
or garden shed and take your machinery out for use, it will
start easily, have the performance to complete the task and
Don’t let your eyes
deteriorate - do
something about it
Are you seeing as well as you used to?
Using a state-of-the-art 3D Ocular
Coherence Tomography (OCT)
camera we will take a
have a feel of quality during use. All the machines they sell
have full spares and warranty back up, for that bit of extra
peace of mind. Simon says, “You would not buy a car if you
could not get a handbrake cable for it, so why would you buy
a lawnmower if you could not get a replacement part”.
It sounds common sense but it is not something we all think
of when purchasing garden machinery.
digital photograph of
your retina to enable us
to diagnose a number
of conditions.
We can check for:
• Vitreous detachments
• Macular holes
• Age related macular degeneration
The process is painless, non-invasive,
simple and quick and can also pick up
conditions not related to the eyes.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late
– book an appointment today.
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Bailgate, Lincoln, LN1 3AJ
01522 525395
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At the Branston premises, a large variety of products
including ride-on mowers, lawnmowers, chainsaws,
strimmers, Rotavators and hedge trimmers, are on display in
the showroom, enabling you to get your hands on the
machines and see which one is best for you.
Tyson’s are authorised dealers for Alko, Hayter, Toro, Allett,
Efco, Mitox, Dr Products and Briggs & Stratton. Spare parts,
oils, strimmer line, safety wear and many more accessories are
also stocked.
There is a large workshop for servicing and repairing all types
and makes of garden equipment. A collection and delivery
service is offered if needed.
Come in and see them or visit the website. They will be
pleased to help and assist you choose the right machine for
the job you need completing.
Tyson mowers, Unit 3 Branston Business Park,
Lincoln Road, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1NT.
T:01522 793575 www.tysonmowers.co.uk
Celebrating our 1st
Anniversary
SPECIAL OPEN DAY
Thursday 20 March 2014
Special honoured
guest appearance
10am - 5pm
Meet Lawrence Coulson
Lawrence will be joining us
between 1pm and 4pm.
Join us for a glass of bubbly.
Special discount of 10% on the day.
Other artists popping in throughout
the day include:
∙ Graham Chamber
∙ Katy Jade Dobson
∙ Cathy Servonat-Blanc
∙ Edward Waite
8 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AE
T: 01522 589134
e: art@thelittleredgallery.co.uk
www.thelittleredgallery.co.uk
Fashion
Fashion
We all look forward to the next season coming and what better way to
prepare for sunny days than to go shopping and brighten up your
wardrobe. The spring/summer catwalks have seen the return of some
popular styles as well as bold new collections offering us something a
little different.
Spring/summer 2014 will see the return of pretty pastels and candy
colours in soft springtime shades. Team up a pair of lilac trousers with a
crisp white shirt or tee for a fresh
look this spring. For a more
subtle approach try soft pinks
teamed with earthy hues, perfect
for lighting up any complexion.
For evening occasions inject a
Fashion expert Carlie Shucksmith, Manager at Oska in Bailgate, Lincoln looks at the
new Spring/Summer trends
blast of colour by pairing your
go-to black trousers with a citrus
shade on top.
For those who like something a
little different this season will see
the arrival of modern art inspired
styles using bold colours and
patterns. If you fancy coming
away from the comfort of black
try shades of blue with an
expressive pattern. Within this
style is a new micro-trend of soft
sculptured pieces. A move
towards large folds and curved
silhouettes will be accentuated
in wide trousers and
asymmetrical jackets.
Wide leg trousers were a huge
hit on the spring runways. It is
often thought that wide trousers
will only suit taller ladies but this
really is a style to suit any size or
shape. Try a pair of cropped
balloon legs with a higher waist
to elongate your frame. Wear
with a plain fitted top and cropped jacket to balance the look and finish off with a scarf for a pop of colour.
An absolute essential in spring/summer is a jacket ready to take on those April showers. This season sees a move towards
statement jacket shapes as, let’s face it, your jacket will probably be the item most seen throughout the spring! Soft
sculptured shapes with wide drape sleeves offer a perfect layer over cosy jumpers whilst keeping you looking stylish.
Neutral colours allow your jacket to take you through the seasons as the perfect finish to all of your outfits.
OSKA Lincoln, 10 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AE T: 01522 541 369 www.oska-lincoln.co.uk e: info@oska-lincoln.co.uk
Open: Monday - Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm
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Fashion
Mark Illingworth Owner of Cahoots
for Men discusses this year’s trends
Mark Illingworth from Cahoots for Men, in Lincoln, has been in
retail men’s fashion since 1996. He has a vast amount of
experience and is impressed with the latest introduction of style,
colour and trends.
Spring and summer collections are
arriving daily in all the shops and the
window display are showing a variety
of tones. This season’s tones falls into
four categories – warm, cool , neutral
and soft.
Warm tones showcased are reds,
orange and yellows. Cool tones are
lemon, aqua, lime and electric blue.
Honey, khaki and ivory are the neutral
tones and finally lavender, greys, pale
blues and carnation prinks the soft
tones.
This season truly is a dreamy palette of
watercolours with the emphasis on
the pastels and warm whites. The
choice is fantastic, together with the
various fabrics of lightweight linens,
linen and cotton mixes and
exceptionally soft cottons. All of this makes a very relaxed look
and feel, but with a sophisticated twist.
The blazer is officially back, finding a place amongst the
fashionable set. Every man should have a blazer in their
wardrobe it has to be one of the most versatile garments
taking you from work to evening, formal to casual; definitely
an investment.
The bomber jacket is expected to become the most
ubiquitous garment for the spring/summer 2014 inspired by
original designs conceived for pilots during World Wars I and II
or by recreating them to feature luxurious fabrics, more
tailored cuts, innovative fastening formats and colourful
prints.
Long shorts reaching the knee seemed to have been given
some much needed attention too. While the design of such
garments is undoubtedly inspired by the practical gear used in
sports such as football or basketball, there now is much more
choice including wide shapes made possible by side
buttoning or pleating.
40 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU T: 01522 530 547
www.cahootslincoln.com
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Fashion
Red Carpet Ready
Fashion doesn’t get more glamorous than this!
When Red Carpet Ready opened three
months ago it set itself to become the
destination boutique for glamorous and
unique dresses for proms, parties, balls, the
races, wedding guests... in fact any special
occasion where you want to look fantastic!
With customers travelling from as far as
London and Wales and their up and coming
feature on a Channel 4 TV Programme and
over 3,000 followers on facebook it looks like
they have achieved their goal.
Fabulous
Owner, Kirsty Gale explains, “What we offer is totally unique in every way
and caters for every age, budget, style and size”.
Shopping with Red Carpet Ready is fun - there is 2500 square feet of
luxurious interior including a real red carpet runway and a stunning
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sound system.
“We stock Over 700 dress styles with new stock weekly and we are just
about to launch our own label of top quality Bandage and Bodycon
dresses that the younger market love with prices from £95”.
New ranges arrive in March, “Our spring/summer collections launch at
the end of March - they really are to die for and perfect for all summer
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events, plus we can offer the complete outfit as we have a large range of
clutch bags, jewellery, including matching hats, fascinators, shoes and
Jewellery. Within this range will be short, midi and long lengths as well
as a glamorous plus size range,” said Kirsty.
Brands at the store include Sherri Hill, Terani Couture, Forever Unique,
Alyce Paris, Gino Cerruti, Angel Forever, Yasmin,Hybrid, Amy Childs,
The Pretty Dress Company, Jora Designs as well as new brands arriving,
exclusive to the region such as Jovani.
Like Red Carpet Ready on Facebook: (Red Carpet Ready Ltd) the website
or better still just visit them as they are only 8 minutes from Lincoln City
Centre.
18 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AN
Tel: 01522 523455 www.colonia-jewellery.com
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Red Carpet Ready, 40 Hall Lane, Branston, Lincoln LN4 1PY
T: 01522 793777. www.redcarpetready.co.uk and see us on
Facebook ‘Red Carpet Ready Ltd’ and follow us on Twitter.
Open seven days a week until 9pm by appointment.
Saturdays 9-5pm no appointment necessary (but appointment
recommended as demand is so high).
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36 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU
T: 01522 528000
Cahoots for Men
www.cahootslincoln.com
40 Steep Hill, Lincoln LN2 1LU
T: 01522 530 547
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Sir David Attenborough opens Joseph Banks
exhibition in Lincoln
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Philip Stevens,Creative Director at Red Dog Film, who
are producing a video on behalf of the Joseph Banks
Society, with Sir David on the evening.
Sir David Attenborough visited The
Collection, Lincoln to open a special
celebration of the great Lincolnshire explorer,
naturalist and botanist, Joseph Banks. The
Collection, in partnership with the Sir Joseph
Cheryle Berry, Chairman of the Sir Joseph
Banks Society and exhibition curator Dr Neil
Banks Society and David Robinson,
Chambers, is hosting the three-month
President of the Sir Joseph Banks Society
exhibition which was made possible thanks to
alongside Sir David Attenborough.
nearly £140,000 from the Heritage Lottery
Fund. The exhibition, which runs until 11 May, opened to the public on Saturday 15
February following the special visit from the renowned broadcaster.
For more information about the ‘Joseph Banks, A Great Endeavour: a Lincolnshire
Gentleman and his Legacy’ exhibition, please visit www.collectionmuseum.com
EMPowering young music producers
Are you interested in music
technology? Are you a music
producer aged 11-16?
EMPower is a free learning and
development project which gives
young people the opportunity to
collaborate with their peers and work
alongside professional music producers
to develop new skills and techniques.
During the sessions they will be introduced to the latest music technology equipment,
related music software, and make visits to a recording studio. There will also be
opportunities for schools and parents or carers to get involved with the project.
EMPower is organised by community music organisation soundLINCS, with funding
from Youth Music and Lincolnshire Music Service.
Young people aged 11 - 16 who are interested in learning more about
EMPower can contact soundLINCS on 01522 510073 or email
info@soundlincs.org.
JOHN KABERRY
LAWNMOWERS
Est. 1961
Music producer Eddy Mentzel,
otherwise known as AudioJunkie, said
of the project; “music producers often
work in isolation, which limits the
possibility of working collaboratively.
EMPower is a great opportunity for
young producers to meet one other,
work together, and raise the profile of
their creative work.”
Family owned company, established over 50 years.
It’s time to have your lawnmower serviced.
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Large selection of mowers for sale.
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VALENTINE’S WINNER
§
The winner of our Valentine’s day competition was dental surgeon, Guin Wright. Guin had a brilliant day and evening on the 14th Fe
Our Winner
Guin Wright lives in
Lincoln and is a dental
surgeon and also
performs cosmetic
facial treatments.
The Bailgate
Independent’s Rachel
Bishop tells us about
Guin’s special day.
Guin’s Day
We started at 10am on the 14th February at
Agatha boutique in Lincoln, where we were
greeted by members of the Agatha Team. Guin
and the stylists chatted over tea and Valentine
goodies, and Guin, who already shops regularly
at Agatha, had a very clear idea about the sort of
clothes she loves to wear. The neon colours
Guin tries on some
of the fantastic
clothes at Agatha
and comes away
well stocked up!
worked particularly well on Guin. The Agatha
team were great with advice and suggesting
other outfits and accessories to try.
Local photographer Trevor Gibbs from Kodak
Express accompanied us to document the day.
11am - Our next stop was Salon Marique
where owner Lloyd Taylor met Guin and after a
consultation she decided to have a cut and blow
dry, Lloyd layered her long hair and then gave her
a glamorous blow dry. While Guin was having her
hair done, Flowers By Suzanne delivered her a
stunning bouquet of red roses. Next, Guin went
upstairs to meet Fran Gott Smith of Beauty by
Marique and there she decided to have a gel
Next stop,
Salon Marique
for a
discussion
with Lloyd on
Guin’s hair.
Below and
right, Lloyd in
action!
manicure to match her new dress from Agatha.
6.30pm - Guin and her husband Pete were then
Following the cut and blow dry,
Guin receives a gel manicure
from Beauty at Marique.
picked up from their home by Bob from Lincoln
Luxury Cars and driven to the White Hart Hotel.
Cocktails awaited at the White Hart. Trevor
then took Guin and Pete to the balcony at the
hotel, Guin and Pete were great sports as it was
in incredibly windy night and it was pretty cold
up there, but as you can see the photo made it
worth while!
Guin and Pete then enjoyed dinner with wine and
an overnight stay at the White Hart.
Pete contacted us the next day and summed it up
by saying “Thanks for organising a great day on
Friday, we were looked after really well and had a
brilliant time”.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVOR GIBBS
VALENTINE’S WINNER
bruary, thanks to our competition partners. Here is the story of Guin’s day.
§
Our competition
partners
We couldn’t hold this fantastic competition without
quality partners.
This year’s partners were:
Fantastic
flowers (12
red roses) from
Flowers by
Suzanne were
delivered to
Guin at Salon
Marique.
Guin with Lloyd and new hair do.
Agatha - Premium brands,
knowledgeable staff and a relaxed
environment make this a destination
boutique for fashion lovers.
262 High Street, Lincoln LN2 1HW.
T: 01522 543 956.
www.agatha-boutique.co.uk
Flowers by Suzanne - Lincoln’s
leading florists, Flowers by Suzanne
is a local family florist delivering
emotions with style.
141 Moor Lane, North
Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9AA. Tel: 01522 690105
and at 12a Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AE.
T: 01522 521069. www.flowersbysuzanne.com
Marique Hair & Beauty - The
excellent Salon Marique and Beauty
by Marique combine to make one of
Lincoln’s most innovative salons.
20 Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LB.
T: 01522 535785.
The White Hart Hotel The iconic White Hart is
one of Lincoln’s topmost
hotels and hosts a great
bar and restaurant too.
On to the White Hart for cocktails and a romantic
Valentine’s meal, complete with a fantastic
photograph in the White Hart with the Cathedral
backdrop.
Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR. T: 01522 526 222.
www.whitehart- lincoln.co.uk
Lincoln Luxury Cars Lincoln’s leading specialist
in providing luxury
chauffeur driven wedding
cars. This superb service adds that final touch of
quality to a wedding or any special occasion.
PO Box 1002, Lincoln LN5 5HA.
T: 01522 852 397.
www.lincolnluxurycars.co.uk
Guildhall Studio & Kodak
Express - Trevor Gibb has
brought his photographic
talent together with all Kodak
Express has to offer. Trevor is
available for all types of
photography through
Guildhall studios.
5 Guildhall Street, Lincoln LN1 1TT.
T: 01522 544025 or 07983 402420.
www.guildhallstudio.co.uk
www.kodakexpresslincoln.co.uk
Many thanks to our partners for making
Guin and Pete’s day and evening.
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Elegance at the Tower Hotel
Afternoon tea has become increasingly
popular recently, and Phillipa Creasey,
owner of the Tower Hotel explains why
their afternoon teas are so in demand:
“Afternoon tea should be elegant,
relaxed and delicious and to further
enhance our offering we have sourced
six of the very finest loose leaf teas”.
The tea is from St Martins Tea
Merchants of Leicester, a firm who are
passionate about the quality of their
teas and share Phillipa’s philosophy that you just can’t rush a good
cup of tea. Whether you prefer a traditional English Breakfast tea or a
more adventurous fruit infusion you will find something to enjoy
from the six available.
The afternoon teas at The Tower are freshly prepared to order
(bookings are essential). The scones, cakes and pastries are made the
same day and the delicious sandwiches are cut on your arrival. The
teas are served in the elegant dining room and crisp white linen, with
beautiful bone china tableware add to the overall ambience.
You can still enjoy the loose leaf tea even if you don’t have afternoon
tea, it is available by the cup at any time, so take some time out and
enjoy a relaxed cup of tea, served the way it should be!
The Tower Hotel, 38 Westgate, Lincoln LN1 3BD.
T: 01522 529999. www.lincolntowerhotel.co.uk
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Hannah pursues her passion for art
Having left the bright lights of London and a
busy career in marketing, local artist Hannah
van Bergen has returned to her home city of
Lincoln to fully pursue her passion for art.
You may have seen some of Hannah’s paintings
displayed in venues around the Bailgate area,
since moving back to Lincoln she has
undertaken commissions for local residents as
well as national and international clients.
Her latest work has been
particularly well received, a
range of bold,
contemporary cityscapes
on canvas inspired by her
time in London.
Hannah says: “I find city
lights and the hustle and
bustle of city life
particularly inspiring. If I
am painting a place that
evokes emotion, such as a
vibrant city, I want to
convey the character and
excitement more than the
physical reality of the
buildings themselves.
Ultimately, my aim is always to capture on canvas something
captivating that makes the viewer feel good.”
If you are interested in seeing Hannah’s work or having a piece of art
created especially for you, take a look at her website:
www.hannahvanbergen.co.uk or get in touch at:
info@hannahvanbergen.co.uk
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Gainsborough Road,
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456 High Street, Lincoln LN5 8JA. Tel: 01522 530 274.
www.pelicandecor.co.uk
Pennells Garden Centre
Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NT.
Tel: 01522 880 033. www.pennells.co.uk
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82 Bailgate, Lincoln LN1 3AR Tel: 01522 533 922
LARGE LANTERN (85CM TALL) £85 FROM SANCTUARY IN THE BAIL.
GARDEN TRADING TALL WALL UNIT £95.00 FROM FLOWERS BY SUZANNE.
Makers of individual
kitchens & furniture
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19a Bailgate, Lincoln. Tel: 01522 537 328
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Business
What are they and how do they work?
PETER HANSON, PARTNER AT WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP, EXPLAINS COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS
With local communities increasingly searching
for ways to deliver the amenities they need;
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) is an option to
explore.
CLTs are ‘not for profit’ organisations which strive
to create property focussed initiatives which benefit the local community.
Their profits, called a ‘surplus’, are reinvested in the community – perhaps
through new initiatives – not divided between shareholders.
They are set up, and controlled by, local volunteers who share a vision of
delivering initiatives. The members of the CLT may be people who live
and work in the local community.
CLTs look to deliver affordable housing, associated amenities and facilities
which are personal to that community. Many communities are desperate
for the right type and number of affordable houses to be made available to
them. CLTs give the ability for their community to co-ordinate the
development and procurement of affordable housing.
Often, CLTs wish to promote other community facilities as part of their
initiative which can provide employment opportunities or other projects
which benefit the community as a whole. Some schemes have included
community pubs, farms and work spaces – it really depends on what the
community needs or would like to see, they are in control.
There are many different ways a CLT can secure funding; all are financed
in different ways depending upon the ambitions of the CLT and the needs
of the community. There is a government funding programme, which is
available in some circumstances, and often Local Authorities are keen to
assist where they can.
The CLTs are also instrumental in identifying and securing sites. Often
CLTs will work in partnership with the Local Authority to ensure a site
identified is where the project would be successful and the land can be
secured.
CLTs look for landowners to submit potential sites which may be right for
a CLT project. Although CLT sites do involve the provision of affordable
housing, this can deliver favourable land values for landowners, particularly
when affordable housing is in such short supply.
To set up a CLT you must establish a separate legal entity to apply for
certain types of funding. People interested in creating a CLT can find
information from the National CLT Network
(www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk). Lincolnshire has its own network,
Lincolnshire Community Land Trust (www.lclt.co.uk) which offers a
range of support services to those wishing to set up or know more about
CLTs.
Wilkin Chapman LLP is experienced in working with CLT ventures,
having already assisted projects to get off the ground in the region. We will
be happy to advise and support you and can put you in touch with
Lincolnshire Community Land Trust.
For further information, please contact Peter Hanson on: 01522 512345.
Wilkin Chapman LLP,The Maltings, 11-15 Brayford Wharf East,
Lincoln LN5 7AY www.wilkinchapman.co.uk
Youth Employment – we still need to take action
CLAIRE L PETCH BA (HONS) CPP, MANAGER, QUEST RECRUITMENT
There have been nearly a million young people not
in employment, training or education for the last
three years and this is therefore one of the biggest
challenges facing our society and economy. (Source:
ONS) If levels of youth unemployment remain
unchanged over the next decade the long term
effects on our youth will threaten a lost generation.
It is estimated that we need another 395,00 jobs for young people if we are
to get employment back to the same level as it was at the start of the
recession in 2008. (Source: TUC)
In 2010, the REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) took the
initiative and launched its Youth Employment Taskforce, chaired by Baroness
Prosser. The taskforce produced a series of practical recommendations on
how to engage the next generation of the labour market in the world of
work. One of these was the REC’s Youth Employment Charter. Sadly nearly
4 years later there is still a great need for this taskforce.
“Urgent action is needed from government, business and educators in order
to build robust bridges into the world of work and address the current
expectations gap.” This is the core message of a report published by the
REC’s Youth Employment Taskforce. Practical recommendations include
revamping careers services, stimulating demand for new staff, raising
awareness of the changing employment landscape and harnessing different
routes into work such internships and temporary assignments.
Quest Recruitment signed up to this Charter and intends to continue to
strengthen our skills and experience in youth employment. Through working
with the University, LAGAT (Quest’s parent company) and local colleges
Quest has been able to assist at least 15 young people in finding short term
employment, some of which has led to apprenticeships and permanent
placements over the last 12 months, thus enabling candidates to update and
develop their skills range and therefore their employability. The team at Quest
are living proof that employing young people can contribute to the success of
businesses having recruited an apprentice who 6 years on is now running our
permanents desk.
Quest has always actively promoted apprenticeships and has developed links
with schools and other key organisations in order to offer both Quest’s core
services and also LAGAT’s. Quest know where the jobs are, which sectors are
growing and which skills employers require, so we try and play an active part
in supporting young jobseekers into work.
We will shortly be launching a new service which aims to compliment our
core business model by offering a fixed rate recruitment package in order to
assist young people into employment and to encourage business to look at
recruiting young people into the workplace. This will work particularly well
for organisations that don’t necessarily require an apprentice but that would
like to bring a young person into their business with a limited amount of
relevant experience. Experience and research tells us that taking the
temporary to permanent route works well with businesses recruiting young
people.
Quest feels that we have a winning combination offering over 20 years of
recruiting experience coupled with the passion for reducing the levels of
youth employment.
If you are interested in talking to us about this service or indeed about our
temporary or permanent recruitment service then please call 01522 514727 or
email cpetch@questrecruitment.co.uk.
Business
10 things you should ask yourself
before starting your own
business
JAMES PINCHBECK, MARKETING PARTNER, STREETS
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
Are solar panels a
better investment
than a private
pension?
JULIAN PATRICK, MANAGING
1. Are you able to conceptualise/describe your
business idea easily? The success of a business venture is
often as much about being able to communicate clearly and concisely what it is
rather than the idea itself.
2. What problem, need or aspiration does your business solve or satisfy? To
be successful your business idea needs to help solve a problem for someone, satisfy
a need or create an aspiration or desire. If it doesn’t, success may be hard to come
by.
3. Is there a market for your business idea? Most businesses fail because they
have failed to understand or really know their market. It is vital that you really
assess what your market looks like and what the real potential for your business is.
4. Will your business idea make you money? The ability to assess whether your
business relies heavily on knowing your true costs, including how much you need
to live off along with the profit you can make. Knowing your break-even point, the
point at which the profit you generate covers your costs is a vital part of this
process.
5. Does your business model or process stack up? All too often most people
starting a new business try to do everything themselves or over complicate the way
in which they operate. In essence the focus should be on what you do best and
need to do; keep everything simple and use others or processes to do the rest.
6. Does your business have or need scalability? If your business is a lifestyle one,
then perhaps the ability to scale it up is not important. If however, your businesses
or rather your financial returns are reliant on you being able to grow it then it is
important you know if or how it can be made larger or scaled up.
7. When should you seek professional advice from an accountant?
The
rule of thumb is that it is best to talk to an accountant whilst you are in the process
of preparing your business plan or business idea. Their past experience and
commercial acumen can play a key part in shaping your idea and ensuring success.
8. How will an accountant help me? An accountant will advise you on a host of
issues including the most appropriate trading entity for your business, VAT
registration, treatment of income tax, what expenses you can claim, funding your
business and the possibility of grant aid, other assistance and business support.
9. How do you ensure you are on track? As part of our work with start-ups and
early year’s businesses we will advise you on the need to set up simple and effective
financial reporting and monitoring process/systems to ensure your business is on
track. This can range from a simple spreadsheet through to monthly management
accounts depending on the complexities of the business and your specific needs.
Keeping on top of your cashflow and ensuring the business is profitable are
probably two of the most important aspects to monitor.
10. Do you have the entrepreneurial flair? Starting and running a business can be
tough to say the least, the ability to keep going, keep focused and to generate the
returns can be challenging for the best of us. Knowing you have the resolve to
carry on is vital and worth asking yourself as well as those near to you.
James Pinchbeck, Marketing Partner, Streets Chartered Accountants, a top 40 UK accountancy
firm. At Streets our start-up and small business team across practice nurture, advise and support
start-ups, early years and small businesses. For more information please visit www.streetsweb.co.uk
or email startup@streetsweb.co.uk
DIRECTOR, FREEWATT LIMITED
Picking your way through the minefield of investments,
pensions and financial planning is difficult even for those
with a natural sense of direction.
Now a Government minister has thrown his own grenade
into the field by suggesting solar panels are a better
investment than a private pension.
As equine experts will tell you it’s foolhardy indeed to look
a gift horse in the mouth – so as the head of a green energy
company it would be churlish not to greet his
pronouncement with some element of joy.
But as anyone who knows me will testify I simply cannot
welcome Greg Barker’s views without an honest analysis of
the pros and cons.
The fact is there are still lots of good reasons for people to
invest in a private pension. Employers contributions and tax
relief, to name just two, are strong reasons for any sensible
person to invest in a pension scheme.
But there is actually a lot of truth in what Greg Barkers says
when he told the Daily Telegraph that: “Anyone considering
retiring should seriously consider whether solar panels are
right for them, because in some circumstances, they will get
a higher return than from putting the money into an
annuity.”
The fact is returns on annuities have fallen in recent years,
and typical products deliver an income of around £6,000 for
every £100,000 of pension saving – a six per cent return.
Solar power, on the other hand, can typically give returns of
around ten per cent based on today’s power prices and let’s
face it they are only likely to increase.
Homes which have solar panels have a three-fold financial
return. They generate electricity savings, attract a 20-year
index linked grant from the Government called a Feed in
Tariff, and get cash for any unused power put back into the
National Grid.
The cost of a domestic install is now well within the reach
of most families at around £6,000, costing less than many
second hand cars.
And it’s not just the financial numbers that stack up. Solar
panels protect you against future hikes in power costs and
help improve the environment.
So while solar panels may not be the only route through the
financial minefield they are the closest thing many of us will
get to a simple, risk-free treasure map.
If you are interested in more details about solar panels please call the
office on 01427 787297 or visit www.freewatt.co.uk
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Business News
Cash flow boost for businesses
The National Insurance Contributions Bill was brought in by the Government
towards the end of last year. The Bill sees the introduction of the Employment
Allowance which will be available to businesses, charities and amateur sports
clubs from 6 April 2014.
The Employment Allowance is being brought in to free up cash to help UK
businesses grow. Employer Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs) can
be reduced by up to £2,000 per year, and in many cases will mean that businesses
do not have any NICs to pay at all.
The claim is as simple as reducing a business’s Class 1 NICs payment by an
amount of Employment Allowance equal to its Class 1 NICs due, up to £2,000
per year. For example, if an employer’s Class 1 NICs are £1,200 each month, in
April their Employment Allowance used will be £1,200 and in May £800.
Claims for the Allowance can be made using a business’s own payroll software or
HMRC’s Basic PAYE Tools. HMRC will automatically carry forward claims each
tax year following the initial claim.
For those businesses exempt from filing, or unable to file online, the claim can be
made at the beginning of the tax year using the Employment Payment Summary.
There are some businesses that are ineligible to claim the Employment Allowance
and only one business within a group of companies or one charity that is part of
a charities structure is able to do so.
Duncan & Toplis are advising businesses to take advantage of this cash flow
benefit at the earliest opportunity. Please do not hesitate to Tim Godson, a
Partner at Duncan & Toplis, on 01522 507000 for more information.
Bid to boost vibrant cafe culture
Summer’s coming and
Lincoln restaurants and
cafés are making a bid to
serve food and drink
out-of-doors later in the
evenings.
Owners and managers of
premises in the city’s
upper High Street have
applied to Lincolnshire
County Council to
extend their pavement
café licences so that they
can keep their tables and chairs outside until 9pm.
Businesses are keen to enhance the continental ambience and vibrancy of the
evening economy and they are asking customers to support them by signing a
petition backing their request.
Those behind the move include Pizza Express, Craft, Slug & Lettuce, Walkabout,
Churchills, Café Nero, Carluccio’s and The Appletree,
Currently, eateries and bars operating pavement-style cafes can only do so until
4pm, when they have to take in their tables and chairs to make way for delivery
vehicles visiting the area.
However, businesses have carried out a survey which has shown that most
deliveries actually take place before 10am.
Lincoln BIG Chief Executive Matt Corrigan said: “Traders also point out that this
area will work in the same way, if not better, than the Brayford Waterfront, where
both deliveries and pavement cafes are permitted to operate all day long.
“Businesses are hoping that they will get a “yes” from Lincolnshire County
Council in time for them to make the most of the Summer sunshine and a busy
period on the tourism and events front.”
Dance teacher makes all
the right moves
A young dance teacher is making all
the right moves after setting up her
business with support from the
Prince’s Trust.
Bex Beadle (28), of Ravendale Drive,
Lincoln, who runs Footstepz Dance,
was unemployed when she learned
about the Trust’s Explore Enterprise
programme, which helps young
people aged 18-30 achieve their
dream of being self-employed.
She attended
a four-day
workshop in
Lincoln run
by the Trust,
which taught
her about
marketing,
taxation,
selling,
pricing and cash flows, before
completing an in-depth business plan.
The Trust agreed to support her with
a £760 grant and £2,000 loan to help
with the business set-up costs.
Bex, who runs modern jive dance
classes for individuals and groups, said:
“The primary focus of the business is
to provide modern jive tuition to
adults and children through regular
weekly classes. Then once a month I
want to provide an opportunity for
adults to put their dancing learnt in to
practise by providing a social
opportunity for them to meet
together and hopefully make friends.
“Having the opportunity to explore
the idea of running my own business
with the Explore Enterprise course
was life changing.The course allowed
me to understand what I wanted from
a business and the team at the Prince’s
Trust provided me with an
opportunity to gain valuable skills to
make it so. The financial help and
guidance that the Prince’s Trust have
given me has allowed a distant dream
to become a huge reality.
“After just four months in business,
launching in September 2013
Footstepz Dance has gone from
strength to strength, with a regular
weekly dance class, a diary of public
events for 2014 that is already filling
up fast.
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“The most exciting of all I have
been invited to teach
internationally in Munich from
November 28th –December 1st. I
have four one hour workshops slots
and two DJ slots to fill at an
international Modern Jive
Weekender that takes place twice a
year in the heart of Munich, one at
Easter and this one in the winter
during the German Christmas
Markets.
“None of this would have been
possible without the funding from
the Prince’s Trust and the moral
support from my business mentor.
A huge thanks goes out to the
Prince’s Trust for inspiring,
motivating and funding to ensure
that dreams really can come true,”
said Bex.
For more information go to
Bex’s website at
www.footstepzdance.co.uk
Tee off to raise funds
for local kids
Kesteven Children in Need will
run their 9th Annual Am-Am Golf
Day at Blankney Golf Club on
Friday May 9th, 2014, to raise
funds for needy children in the
Kesteven area.
It’s £160 for a team of 4, with
includes a round of golf on
Blankney’s parkland course, a
sandwich on arrival, halfway house
refreshments, and a meal.
There’s a fantastic 1st prize for the
winning team, as well as prizes for
“the longest drive” and “nearest the
pin”.
To book contact Mrs Alex
Howard on 01522
722701. www.KCiN.org
In the frame for a
brighter future
Chartered surveyor Banks Long
& Co has helped to put an
independent Lincoln business in
the frame for a brighter and busier
future.
The city
agent has let
a former
High Street
Banks Long & Co Director
fashion
James Butcher (left) chatting to
outlet (The Elliott’s owner Richard Turner.
Spinning Wheel) to Elliott’s, a
picture-framing specialist who used
to be based in Lincoln’s Waterside
Shopping Centre.
Owner Richard Turner has made
the leap from the shopping mall to
a prime site in the upper High
Street.
Local opticians up for
national award
A
nnabelle
Magee is
pleased to
announce that
her practice
Clear View
Opticians has been shortlisted for
an Optician’s Award 2014. The
optician’s award are prestigious
national awards celebrating the
achievements of the best in optics.
Clear View Opticians, 169 Burton
Road, Lincoln has been shortlisted
for the Young Practice of the Year
Award. This award is for practices
less than five years old celebrating
how successful they have been in
eye care provision, business and
serving the community.
Always
going the
extra mile
for our
clients
H E Lettings
specialise in letting
prestigious properties
to discerning tenants
1 Oakwood Road, Doddington Road
Lincoln LN6 3LH
t: 01522 698899 www.helettings.co.uk
Annabelle Magee welcomes
Annabelle said, “Following our
local award - The Angels bring
Business, ‘Wings Unfurled’ award
start up business of the year 2013, I
was ecstatic but to be recognised
at such a national level as well is so
exciting. I am so proud of what my
practice and staff have achieved
over the last four years.”
Clear View Opticians accepts
NHS and private patients and
benefits from free onsite
parking. To book an
appointment telephone
01522542121
www.clearviewopticians.co.uk
Stuart Ulph
Annabelle is delighted to welcome such a highly
experienced optometrist to her team.
Stuart will be testing NHS and private patients.
169 Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LW | 01522 542121
www.clearviewopticians.co.uk | WE HAVE FREE PARKING
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Food & Drink
Fillet of Salmon with Thai Broth, Egg Noddles, Asian Vegetables,
Pak Choi, Sesame & Soy Glaze
From the Electric Bar & Restaurant’s Head Chef Phil Henson.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
FOR THE ASIAN
BROTH
FOR THE ASIAN
VEGETABLE MIX
- 500g of plum
tomatoes
- One moulli
- One carton of
tomato juice
- One Chinese leaf
lettuce
- Two tablespoons of
tomato puree
- One bunch of spring
onions
- Four white onions
- One red, one yellow
and one green
pepper
- One bulb of fennel
- Two bulbs of garlic
- 200g of ginger root
- One/two red chillies
(to taste)
- One bunch of
lemongrass
- 100ml soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Juice of two limes
and sugar (to taste)
- Two carrots
- Two bunches of pak
choi
- Four x 200g salmon
fillet, scaled and
trimmed
- 500g of egg noodles
- Micro coriander for
garnish (optional)
- One litre of fish stock
Method
FOR THE ASIAN BROTH
Phil Henson is now in
his third year as Head
Chef at the Electric
Restaurant at the
DoubleTree by Hilton.
He leads a committed,
passionate team ,
whose ethos is to
1. Peel and roughly chop the onions, ginger,
fennel, chillies, lemongrass and garlic.
2. Put into a warm pan big enough for all of
the ingredients and cook without colour
in sesame oil.
3. Once ingredients have softened, add the
chopped plum tomatoes, tomato juice
and tomato puree.
Add the fish stock.
3. Remove the base from the pak choi and finely
slice up until the leaf, putting the leaf pak choi
to one side, and the finely sliced pieces into
the vegetable mix.
FOR THE SALMON
1. Ask your fishmonger to scale and pin-bone
your salmon and slice into 200g portions.
2. Place a pan onto a high heat (allowing to heat
thoroughly).
4. Bring to the boil, allow to simmer for
approximately 25 minutes. Take off the
heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Season your salmon with salt, turn the heat
down, add a splash of oil and place the salmon
fillets (skin side down) into the hot pan,
pressing down gently.
5. In a liquidiser, blend the broth until smooth
and pass through a fine sieve. Season to
taste with soy sauce, lime juice and sugar.
4. Leave your salmon on the stove on a low heat
for three minutes, and finish in oven (skin side
down) at 180oC for four minutes.
Spring menu and are looking forward to the
FOR THE ASIAN VEGETABLE MIX
Cook the noodles according to the manufacturer’s
guidelines.
change in the weather to begin their Summer
If you’d prefer, this step can be substituted
with a ready prepared stir fry mixture.
deliver flavour and
substance with the right amount of style. Local
produce is of paramount importance in
creating menus that offer affordable fine dining
in Lincoln for great value for money.
Phil and his team are currently serving the
menu. The style and quality in the Electric’s
food is carried through to their private function
space to cater for bespoke weddings and
dinner events, all served in beautiful
surroundings.
1. Peel and chop the moulli and carrot into
5cm long pieces and slice lengthways
multiple times to create thin strips.
2. Finely chop the Chinese leaf lettuce,
peppers and spring onions.
In a hot wok, cook the Asian vegetable mix in
sesame oil, adding the pak choi when the
vegetables are almost cooked.
Heat the broth in a pan, being careful not to
bring to the boil.
Arrange all of the ingredients into large bowls,
and finish with micro coriander.
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We have asked our partners on food and wine, Majestic Wine, Small Beer and the Cheese Society, to come
up with some unusual beverages and cheese to encourage you to experiment with new tastes. Luckily we
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Wine
Hochar Pere et Fils 2008,
Chateau Musar
4.0%,
DULOE, CORNWALL
Origin
Lebanon. This is the second wine of
the famed Musar estate, made in a
lighter, more easy-going style. Partially
aged in oak vats for 6-9 months, the
wine undergoes a further 2 years’
cellaring prior to bottling.
An exceptional, gently
sparkling cider with the fruity
aroma of fresh raspberries
and a crisp, dessert apple
finish. A fruity, well balanced
cider. Serve lightly chilled for
those long summer evenings
Taste
or as a celebratory drink in
An intense burgundy colour with a
complex nose of black fruits backed up
by figs, dates and spices. The palate is
well integrated with good acidity, fine
tannins and a good length
champagne flutes.
£20.99 per 12 x 500ml case.
£11.99 a bottle.
For advice on a range of usual and unusual wine: contact:
Lee Slocombe, Alice Stone and John McNamara.
Majestic Wine, 320 Wragby Road, Lincoln LN24QD Tel: 01522
540128 www.majestic.co.uk Twitter: @Majesticlincoln
For this and many other fine specialist beers contact:
Rob Eastwood, Small Beer, Unit 1, Churchill Business Park,
Sleaford Road, Bracebridge Heath, Lincoln LN4 2NL.
Tel: 01522 540431. www.smallbeerwholesale.co.uk
Cheese
Mayfield
• Strength:
Mild-Medium
• Rind: Natural
• Maturity:5-6
months+
• Consistency:
• Milk type: Cows
• Pasteurised
Vegetarian
• Region: Sussex
• Country:
England
Semi-Firm
An artisan made, pasteurised cow’s milk cheese with a firm golden hue. It has oval shaped holes
throughout and has a soft, sweet, fruity, nutty flavour.
Hand made by Arthur Alsop and Nicholas Walker at their creamery in East Sussex in large 14kg rounds
and matured for around 6 months, the cheese is based on a continental mountain cheese recipe wonderful for melting and snacking. A cheese that is seriously addictive!
For a fantastic range of cheeses from around the world contact Kate O’Meara.
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Lincoln LN2 1HY. Tel: 01522 511003. www.thecheesesociety.co.uk
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Designer Wedding
Spring Sale
Joe Cooke & Frank Connell - still raising
funds for local charities
ST GEORGES DAY BALL
Just a few tickets remain for the Charity Fundraising Ball being held at the Assembly Rooms
on 12th April this year. As well as superb food and entertainment, there will be a charity
auction and raffle with excellent prizes
Why not contact Lorraine on 01522 889664 without delay to join us as we raise funds as well
as celebrating our patron Saint - Saint George.
Featuring
A DONATION FOR LINCS2NEPAL
Garry Goddard and the team at Lincs2Nepal are currently raising funds to build brighter
futures for the disadvantaged children living in the slums of Nepal. A school has been built
with money donated by a Catholic Priest and Lincs2Nepal have already donated the funds to
install toilets, a septic tank and provide safe drinking water, furniture etc.
Cooke & Connell Fundraising team have made a generous donation of £1000 that will help
towards the cost of educating many of the young people and give them a better life.
DESIGNER MILLINERY
at
The White Hart Hotel Lincoln
in The Wellington Room
Saturday April 5th 10am to 4pm
www.hatsonheads.com
www.carolinechamberlain.co.uk
Contact: 01522 689990 LINCOLN 10K ROAD RACE
The Lincoln 10k Road Race takes place around uphill Lincoln 6th April 2014 and once again,
Frank has gathered a team of runners who will take turns in pushing him in his wheelchair.
They will be raising funds for the Lincoln Tank Memorial in order to place a replica tank on a
roundabout in the City commemorating the outstanding engineering work of Lincoln over
the years.
UPDATE OF DAISY MAE
Do you remember that Joe and his wife “adopted” Daisy
Mae last year from the Halfway Home Dog Rescue Centre in
Collingham. Everyone wants to know how she is fairing
after years of ill treatment at a Puppy Farm. Take a look at
the picture – what a transformation? She is still very timid
but after a very poor start, she now has an exceptional
home and hopefully will learn to trust humans again.
If you would like to contact the Halfway Home Dog
Rescue - 07808 003152
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big flavours and an refined touch.
‘Small Plates Night’
THURSDAY MARCH 20TH
Taking Bookings now
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ALSO, DON’T FORGET
Mothering Sunday
MARCH 30TH
Treat the Mums of Lincoln with a
3 course lunch - £27.50 with treats for Mum.
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‘Fete on the Strait’
SATURDAY APRIL 19TH
10am until 5pm. Gavin will be showing off
the Big Green Egg, so follow your nose.
Telephone: 01522 524851
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THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men
from beasts - Confucius
Charity
relocates to
modern office
premises in
Lincoln
Hodgson Elkington LLP
has successfully completed
the letting of a 2,500 sq ft
office property, located on
Kingsley Road, Lincoln, to
the Charity Linkage Community Trust Limited. The national Charity is based in
Lincolnshire, and specialise in delivering high quality education, care and
employment services to learning disabled people.
Matthew Johnson, Surveyor at Hodgson Elkington, commented “It is pleasing to
relocate a national Charity historically based in Lincolnshire, to a modern office
premises and, in the process, retaining the national Charity’s relationship with the
county.”
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Making Your Ideas Grow
News
Why not have a special evening?
The County Assembly Rooms on Bailgate will be the venue, on
Friday 25th April, for a piano recital by the international virtuoso
pianist, Ashley Wass. Why not make that Friday evening something
rather special and, after enjoying the wonderful programme of piano
music, savour a meal or a drink at one of the many nearby
restaurants and pubs?
Ashley will
perform a piano
recital that takes
the audience on
a fantastic
journey
through time
Bach to the
Future.
Ashley Wass. Photo: Patrick Allen/www.operaomnia.co.uk
Through the
music of Bach, Beethoven, Busoni, Berg and Barber, Ashley’s
audience will travel from the 17th to the 20th century and will hear
that he quite simply turns ‘anything that he plays into pure gold’.
(Gramophone Magazine)
Ashley was born in Lincolnshire and, as a teenager, was awarded a
piano scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. In 1997, at the
age of 20, he won the World Piano Competition in London; the
only British pianist ever to have done so. This prestigious prize
signalled the beginning of Ashley’s career as an international,
virtuoso pianist.
At the age of 25 he performed for Her Majesty The Queen at
Buckingham Palace in her Golden Jubilee Gala Concert. His
concert schedule now takes him to the finest concert halls across the
world including the BBC Prom concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
Ashley will be performing on either a Steinway or GrotrianSteinweg grand piano supplied by the Lincoln Piano Centre for this
recital.
The concert, in the County Assembly Rooms, 76 Bailgate,
starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £15 (or £14 for
Concessions) and are available from Lincoln Drill Hall Box
Office 01522 873894.
This Bach to the Future concert is presented in conjunction with
The Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival. The
festival presents a week of amazing virtuoso international musicians
taking to the stage at venues across the county from 12th – 17th
August 2014.Venues include The County Assembly Rooms,
Doddington Hall and Lincoln Drill Hall as well as the villages of
Minting and Folkingham and St James’ Church in Louth. Details
are available at www.licmf.org.uk.
The Festival’s theme this year will be War and Peace in
commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the outbreak of the
1st World War and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the 2nd
World War.
The Lincolnshire International Chamber Music Festival also
presents a monthly series of lunch-time concerts. Each concert takes
place at the Drill Hall on the first Tuesday of the month at 1.00pm.
Tickets are available from the Drill Hall Box Office, 01522
873894 at £6.00 in advance or £7.00 on the day. Details are
also available at www.licmf.org.uk. Lasting approximately one
hour and at this popular town-centre venue, these short concerts are
a highlight on the classical music calendar in Lincoln. They
demonstrate the outstanding concert-going experience that our city
is able to offer to both residents and visitors.
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Fillet £23.50
Ribeye £15.75
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Baked potato, dressed baby leaf, own slaw
Fillet £21.50
Ribeye £13.75
Rump £10.25
Spanish
Baked sweet potato, roasted red onion, green beans, chorizo
Fillet £22.50
Ribeye £14.75
Rump £11.25
Steak & real ale pie
Parsley mash, green beans, chantary carrots, real ale gravy
£9.50
Sides @ £2.50
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Be a part of Lincoln’s
latest food magazine!
In the food business? The second edition of
our food magazine ‘All About Food’ ,
sponsored by Chiselwood, is out in April
with Food Heroes voted for by readers,
restaurants, cafes, food producers and farm
shops showcased... in fact anything to do
with food in and around the Lincoln area.
And, it goes to the same audience as the
Bailgate Independent as well as The Food &
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Property
Village house steeped
in history
32 Lincoln Road, Saxilby, Lincoln
£245.00
Steeped in history, number 32
Lincoln Road has been brought to
life by the current owners and has
been restored to offer modern, contemporary living accommodation.
The accommodation comprises; Entrance Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Fitted Breakfast
Kitchen, Three Bedrooms with En-Suite to the master bedroom and Family Bathroom. The
property is situated on a generously sized plot which wraps around the property and offers
gardens to the front, sides and rear, from which open views can be enjoyed from the newly
fitted decks
and verandas
with covered
pergola.
It’s our
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Phone 01522 520001
Email action@atkinsonsaulfairholm.co.uk
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Where the
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01522 513399
www.dale-law.co.uk
Viewing of
this unique
property is
essential to
appreciate
the position,
the quality of
finish and the
contemporary
feel the
current
owners have
achieved.
A beautifully located home
34 Lee Road, Lincoln £320.00
A traditional semi-detached family home
located within the much sought-after uphill
area of Lincoln, accessible via either Wragby
Road or Nettleham Road and within very easy
reach of the Bailgate shops, Cathedral,
Schooling of all grades, supermarkets,
superstores and leisure amenities.
Fire Works Design Ltd, 1st Floor
173 Burton Road, Lincoln LN1 3LW
t: 01522 531 717 / 01522 540 936 / 01522 522 940
email: studio1@fireworksdesign.co.uk
The property maintains many original features with the accommodation briefly comprising;
Main Reception Hall, Lounge, Dining Room, Approx. 21'0 Fitted Dining Kitchen, Utility Room
with WC, First Floor Galleried Landing leading to four Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and
Separate WC.
Outside there
are gardens to
both the front
and rear and
driveway
providing offroad parking
and giving
access to the
Detached
Garage. The
property
further
benefits from
Gas Central
Heating.
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01522 533 885
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Sleaford Road, Branston.
£595pcm
Recently refurbished. Located within the city centre of Lincoln, is this
two bedroom bay fronted terraced house. The property benefits from
gas central heating, uPVC double glazing and features
accommodation comprising: entrance hall, lounge, dining room,
fitted kitchen and to the first floor, there are two bedrooms and a
bathroom/shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed garden area
with a brick outbuilding.
The property is available immediately.
AVAILABLE
TO LET
Kirkby Street, Lincoln.
£500pcm
Situated in the sought after village of Branston is this two bedroom
end terraced house.
The property is offered with gas fired central heating, uPVC double
glazing and accommodation comprising entrance hall, cloakroom,
lounge/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside, there are gardens and parking to the rear.
Available late March.
AVAILABLE
TO LET
Cherry Blossom Court, Doddington Park. £625pcm
A fantastic opportunity to rent a three bedroom end town house
located in the sought after area of Doddington Park.
Accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, downstairs WC,
kitchen/diner, lounge, three bedrooms and bathroom. The property is
all uPVC double glazed and gas central heated.
Available immediately.
Shaftesbury Avenue, Lincoln.
£950pcm
Tucked away in the quiet Lincoln suburb of Swanpool sits this
impressively spacious five bedroom detached house.
With accommodation comprising of large open plan lounge and
dining room, fitted kitchen, large utility room with ample storage,
downstairs shower room, five bedrooms, family bathroom, a balcony
looking out over the front aspect, garage, driveway and extensive
mature gardens to the front and rear. The property further benefits
from uPVC double glazing and gas central heating.
The property is available immediately and unfurnished.
Newton Fallowell
opened it’s doors at
24 Silver Street in
Lincoln on the 1st
January 2007, advising
the general public on
all aspects of the
property market.
We are open seven days a week
Monday to Friday 8.30am to
6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and
Sunday 11am to 3pm, with
accompanied viewings also
available outside of these hours.
Newton Fallowell is an
independently owned
company dedicated to offering
our customers a premium one
stop service with a friendly
and knowledgeable team
who are always on hand to
offer the best advice and
answer any queries.
We offer a range of rental
services so please call for
more advice on 01522 516590.
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Telephone: 01522 516590