< PreviousMore than 20 arrests made in harecoursing crackdown Lincolnshire Police’s Rural Crime Team made 22 arrests in November as they continue to target hare coursers across the county. As well as making arrests, 23 dogs and seven cars were seized in November. The majority of these incidents happened in the south of county, in particular the South Holland area. Superintendent Lee Pache, head of Specialist Operations, said: “This has been a real team effort and I would like to thank the public for continuing to report hare coursing incidents to us. The reports and patrols of our officers led to arrests, and we await the court appearances and outcomes. “We continue to build close links with our rural communities which has helped us build intelligence around where hare coursers operate and sometimes who they are. Some criminals will travel hundreds of miles to be involved and are often associated with organised crime gangs.” Council supports broadcast engineering charity to create a new museum Plans to exhibit a large collection of historical broadcast equipment and vehicles in Hemswell Cliff have moved a step closer thanks to West Lindsey District Council. The Broadcast Engineering Conservation Group (BECG) have purchased the Old Sergeants’ Mess building in the village, which used to be owned by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). RAF Hemswell was sold by the MOD in the mid-1980s. The former operational building was sold as a commercial and industrial space. Sadly, for the past 12 years the Sergeants’ Mess building stood empty and became an eyesore, acting as a hot spot for anti-social behaviour. The charity purchased the site in November 2021 and have been working hard to transform the building. It is now turning it into a museum for its large collection of historically valuable broadcast equipment and outside broadcast vehicles. One of the charity’s preserved television cameras was used to televise our late Queen’s Coronation in 1953. Tourism in Lincolnshire set for a boost with new gift card Leaders say the new gift card initiative will provide support for a range of tourism-focused businesses, including retail, leisure and hospitality, and power a circular visitor economy. Destination Lincolnshire has unveiled plans to introduce a new gift card for the county’s visitor economy. The not-for-profit Community Interest Company says the Lincolnshire Gift Card is part of its mission to grow the economic value of the Visitor Economy. The Gift Card will be marketed through the tourism website VisitLincoln.com which reaches millions of holidaymakers and residents every year looking for memorable experiences and things to do. 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S et in the delightful village of Heighington, the aptly named Stone House is a stunning part Edwardian and part Georgian property boasting a plethora of original features, quirky nooks and crannies, and cosy aura that are lost in many modern homes. The current owners have lived at the property since 2019, initially drawn to the wealth of character it holds, its uniqueness, and the “lovely village” it sits in, with its range of amenities — from the two pubs to the hairdresser, sports clubs, primary school, and cafe. “It’s a great little village that really sold us on the home,” the owners said, adding: “We 14 Á 12-17.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:19 Page 214 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES also absolutely loved the large garden out back as we have three young children. This became especially fantastic to have during lockdown when we practically lived in it!” Stepping into the entrance hall of the Grade II Listed stone abode, one is welcomed by wooden flooring, feature wood panelling on the walls, and stairs rising to the first floor, while a door offers quick access to the rear patio area. To the right the kitchen/dining room can be explored, the owners’ favourite spot. They explained: “The kitchen is at the heart of the home for us. As a family of five there is always someone doing something at the table while others are cooking, and it’s great in the summer, when we open the French doors onto the courtyard area and the children play in the garden beyond.” Wooden flooring continues into the kitchen/diner, which hosts a Chiselwood kitchen with a range of wall and base units and island with granite work surfaces over. There is also an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, tiled splashbacks in a warm and bright gradient shifting from yellow to red tones, a Belfast sink, windows to front side and rear, a gas Aga, and the aforementioned French doors to the patio. There is additionally a pantry connected to the kitchen, with quarry tiled flooring, shelving for storage, and space for a fridge freezer. Travelling over to the left of the entrance, the snug can be found, another adored room in the home. “When we moved in the snug was our priority for where we wanted to make changes,” the owners said. “It was previously an office, which we have redecorated into a truly cosy room, perfect in the winter with the log burner blasting. We spend a lot of time there.” The snug features wooden flooring, built in storage cupboards, a log burner, windows to the side with shutters, and wonderful exposed beam work. On from here, the family room can be reached, also with exposed beamwork, which sits above carpet on the floors, wall mounted lights, a cast iron fireplace with quarry tile hearth and wooden surround, and a window to the side elevation with shutters. Ahead, one will discover the final reception room, a more formal 12-17.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:19 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 15 HOMES sitting room with a large, roaring cast iron fireplace with marble surround and hearth, carpet to the floors, a window to the side elevation with original shutters, French doors to the garden patio area, and a further door leading into the abode’s laundry room, then onto a WC. Completing the ground floor is a study with wooden flooring, exposed brickwork and dual aspect windows, while a double garage and storage room are also attached to the home. Wandering upstairs, off the landing are five bedrooms, with the master having built in wardrobes, dual aspect windows, an ornamental fireplace with tiled hearth, and an en-suite which one steps down into. The first floor also hosts a family bathroom with a delightful claw foot bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, wooden flooring, half panelled walls, and two windows. Outside of the light and bright house, a spacious rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a patio and alfresco dining area enclosed by old stone walls. The owners 16 Á 12-17.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:19 Page 416 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HOMES have sectioned the outdoor space ideally for their family, with the bottom of the garden currently used to keep chickens, which they say are “brilliant for fresh eggs every day.” Up from here is a play area where their children love making dens, followed by space mainly used as a cricket pitch and football field, and the patio. “What’s really nice is we can sit on the patio and watch the children play; it’s what we adore about the garden, seeing how happy it makes them,” the owners noted. Squirrels, muntjac, birds, and hedgehogs enjoy the garden too. The property further offers a useful annex, separate to the house. The former stable has been converted to a high standard with underfloor heating throughout and could prove excellent for anyone who wanted to provide independent living to a relative but keep them close by. The cottage could also be utilised as a holiday let, or a spot for a home business. The annex comprises a bedroom with en-suite and kitchen/lounge with highlights including the feature stone wall, wood burning stove, and vaulted ceiling with oak trusses and a remote electric velux window. Fabulously, French doors lead to a large, raised patio that sits above the house gardens. Though the owners have relished living at Stone House, a job change is now requiring a move further south. They said: “We will be very sad to leave this house, it has been a gorgeous family home, and we love Lincolnshire too, so hope to stay in the county.” Stone House is now on the market with Mount & Minster with a guide price of £799,000. 12-17.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:19 Page 5LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 17 WOOD AND MULTI FUELS STOVES ELECTRIC & GAS FIRES, WOOD, MARBLE AND STONE FIRE SURROUNDS We have an extensive range of fireplaces, multi-fuel and wood burning stoves along with a magnificent collection of gas fires, electric fires and surrounds on display at our showroom in Boston, Lincolnshire. Our stunning selections from leading British and Scandinavian manufacturers such as Elgin & Hall, Jotul, Chesneys, Dimplex, Valor Contura and Arada to name but a few, means we cater for all tastes. Our friendly and helpful staff are always on hand to give you some ideas and help to guide you with your purchase. Visit our showroom or call us today on 01205 310 327. 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We also have a great selection of fireside accessories including wicker log baskets, fire-guards & companion sets, along with cleaning & maintenance products to keep your fire looking great. Plus, our ‘Outdoor Living’ fire-pits & wood-burners will keep you cosy in your garden year round. Gas – Electric – Wood-burning & Multi-fuel Burning Sensation (Grimsby) Ltd Armstrong Street, Grimsby. DN31 1XD Call: 01472 351651 sales@burningsensation.co.uk www.burningsensation.co.uk 12-17.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:19 Page 618 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Y ou will be starting to take down the Christmas decorations and pack them away for another year. You may also be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree, if you bought a real one. You can recycle it by shredding it for mulch around the base of trees or under shrubs. The mulch helps to retain moisture in the soil and to suppress weeds, and once it has been broken down by microbes in the soil it will help to improve your soil’s drainage and add nutrients such as nitrogen back to the soil. Some people worry that pine leaves will affect the acid content of their soil, because pine trees grow in acid-based soil. But as the leaves decompose, they lose their acidity, so they are not a problem. It may seem odd to be pruning this month but now is the time to prune your Wisteria. Wisteria needs regular pruning to keep the growth and size under control, but it will also improve the flowering display. For the best performance out of the flowers, a summer prune keeps whippy growth short and encourages it to form flower buds rather than green growth. At this time of year, you will need to cut back the same growths to 2 or 3 buds, this is done while the plant is dormant and leafless to tidy it up before the growing season starts, ensuring the flowers aren’t obscured by the leaves. You can also prune your roses. Many people worry about harming their delicate rose, but do not worry as they are much more robust than you might think. Pruning is essential if you really want your roses to thrive. English roses are naturally vigorous and, if left without pruning, may become large and leggy shrubs. The main purpose of pruning is to create a shapely, attractive shrub with good structure. You can do this by simply removing parts of the plant during the non-flowering season between now and February. Pruning can vary from rose to rose, but as a general rule of thumb, follow these five steps; 1. Remove fallen leaves from around the base, 2. Cut out dead, diseased stems, spindly and crossing stems as this will prevent any disease from spreading, 3. On established roses, cut out poorly Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains how January might be the middle of winter, but as the days lengthen the garden will start to grow. Dabbling in the garden through dormant season Dabbling in the garden through dormant season 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:20 Page 1* Move patio pots to sheltered sites during cold periods * Improve the soil by spreading compost or manure over beds and forking in * Move plants growing in the wrong place * Dig deep areas where you’ll be planting new roses, shrubs or perennials * Clean algae and moss from paths and steps * Plant new fruit bushes and trees * Spread a mulch of compost over borders and around trees, shrubs and roses * Sprinkle a top dressing of gritty compost over lawns * Dig over veg plots, mixing compost into the soil as you go * Cover rhubarb with forcing jars for an early harvest * Use cloches to warm the soil for early sowings * Dig up congested clumps of winter aconites and transplant to new sites * Buy shallots, onion sets and seed potatoes * Order bulbs, corms and tubers for summer flowers LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 19 FULLERS Call 01522 868717 or 07867 510544 landscapinglincolnshire@gmail.com www.landscapinglincolnshire.com GARDEN ADVICE flowering old wood and saw away old stubs that have failed to produce new shoots right back to the base, 4. Reduce the main stem by around a third to an outward facing bud, 5. Reduce side-shoots by a half to two-thirds to an outward facing bud (cut to the approximate height, if a dormant bud is not visible). If pruned properly your rose bush will look significantly smaller and bare. Do not be alarmed, the growth will strengthen and re-establish quickly in the spring. And even if you are not sure, your rose will more than likely recover. The overall aim is to reduce the older growth and to create an open centre to encourage airflow, which prevents diseases. A vase like shape is ideal but do not worry if you have not achieved that this time. Regular annual pruning will promote healthy, vigorous growth in your rose, and it will reward you with a flourish of new blooms. While you have your secateurs out you can also cut back the old foliage from ornamental grasses before growth begins and clip them to within a few centimetres of the ground. You can also cut down the old stems of perennial plants like Sedum but be careful of any new growth. It will not be long for the dormant time to be over and so now is a great time to plan for the coming gardening year and to order seeds and plants. We can also have many dry sunny days and so it is great to enjoy the fresh air and do some preparation ready for when the garden starts to grow. © stock.adobe.com/ agneskantaruk Specialised Service in Garden Design and Landscaping Backed by a highly-skilled and experienced team, we’ve built our reputation on an ability to provide our clients with professional, tailored garden design and construction services. Around the garden © stock.adobe.com/ Floki © stock.adobe.com/ supersomik 18-19.qxp_Layout 1 12/12/2022 14:21 Page 2Next >