British Heart Foundation Homes & Gardens Fabulous Fashion County Motoring British Heart Foundation Homes & Gardens Fabulous Fashion County Motoring £2.95 FEBRUARY 2025 THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINE WWW.LINCOLNSHIRETODAY.NET www.blmgroup.co.uk BLM GROUPGROUP BLM £2.95 FEBRUARY 2025THE REGION’S FAVOURITE COUNTY MAGAZINEByyourside then,nowand inthefuture Learn about our free Will Writing Service at ambucopter.org.uk/will Ourfirsthelicopter,1994 LNAACT REG CHARITY 1017501 Ruckland Court Care Home Our home has been newly refurbished with a charming bistro, welcoming pub, new lounge dining rooms and more. Plus Community coff ee mornings every Wednesday 10am - 12pm Call us today Contact Home Manager Adam Atkin on 01522 530217 www.countrycourtcare.com Ruckland Avenue, Lincoln, LN1 3TP or email rucklandcourt@countrycourtcare.com Welcome… February marks the end of winter and we might look forward to some milder days come the latter half of it. Last year was our leap year so it’s back to 28 days for 2025. There’s a lot to look forward to in February, including Valentines Day, and for many it’ll be the end of what many see as the worst month of the year – January. Whether you’ve clung to your resolutions or not, try not to let good habits fall too hard in February. Many have tried “dry January” this year and will have gone a full month without alcohol, but the point of it all is to prove to yourself you can stick to healthier consumption, so don’t go “making up for lost time” by drinking even more. If you’re out for ideas on what other things you can get up to in February, our pages are full of ideas. We have garden chores ahead of us, new fashion ideas moving toward spring, and a plethora of events and shows taking place across the county. It may still be winter but there’s plenty to do. Good reading, as always. 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If you are unable to participate in a recycling scheme, then why not pass your magazine onto a local hospital or charity? LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.net The magazine that cares WE CARE because we want to leave our world a better place than we found it Lincolnshire Today believes that being socially and environmentally responsible is the key to maintaining a flourishing business that our customers will be pleased to use and our staff will be proud to be part of. Community - From a very local point of view, we strive to be a ‘good neighbour’. We also extend that into the much broader local community, through financial support of local causes and charities. Environment - Our actions extend to: conservation of energy and natural resources, minimisation of waste and ensuring our trading partners do likewise.Features 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 22FRESH FASHION From casual dresses to chic workwear, Lincolnshire Today shares some stylish outfits to refresh your wardrobe with. 28FINAL FLOURISHES Accessories are key to completing an outfit. 30SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE Wardrobe staples can be just as effective as eccentric items of clothing when it comes to creating a slick outfit. 32PREPARATIONS FOR SPRING It’s nearly spring and while that’s worth looking forward to, it’s also worth taking care of some skin and haircare groundwork now to make sure you make a splash in the new season. 34THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Our British Heart Foundation feature shines a light on this ever-important charity, one that Lincolnshire Today is proud to support. 39KEEPING IT UP Exercising in February can be a challenge, but with a little creativity and determination, it is possible to maintain a regular exercise routine – and hopefully to keep those New Years Resolutions going just a little longer. FEBRUARY FROM CASUAL DRESSES TO CHIC WORKWEAR, LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY SHARES SOME STYLISH OUTFITS TO REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE WITH. contentsOUR BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION FEATURE SHINES A LIGHT ON THIS EVER-IMPORTANT CHARITY, ONE THAT LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY IS PROUD TO SUPPORT. 44A FOCUS ON BREAKFAST Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but so many do it half-heartedly. Here are some healthy, simple and tasty options. They can also be had as snacks or meals at other times of the day. 48LIVING WELL MENTALLY Mental wellness may often be trumpeted as a concern of the younger generation, but it’s one faced by our elderly populations as well – and there is much less care for them. 50COUNTY MOTORING As we move toward the end of winter, we take a look at what might be coming onto our roads this spring. • We take a look at the 2025 Lamborghini Temerario. 64WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire. Desirable homes 12UNIQUELY DESIGNED With a quirky design, this month’s featured home is full of character and charm. 18THE FEELING OF LIFE Emily Ward’s philosophy is to create affordable, beautiful, and unique art for everyone to enjoy. 20READY FOR SPRING Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains how now is the time to plan for spring.Council fines almost 1,400 drivers for illegal school gate parking Work begins to transform former WC block at Whitton Gardens into a café Work to transform the former WC block at Whitton Gardens has begun. The project, part of the £18m town centre regeneration programme by West Lindsey District Council, will see the building, which sits on the riverside in Gainsborough, converted into a cafe. A team from Belton Construction, the company delivering the project for the council, will complete the work by May this year. The Whitton Gardens car park will be closed while the work takes place. Sally Grindrod-Smith, Director of Planning, Regeneration and Communities at West Lindsey District Council, said: “We’ve a number of exciting developments ongoing across the district, and the Whitton Gardens’ development is one of the projects helping us kick off 2025 as we mean to go on. “The new cinema will be opened in the summer, we’ve work continuing in Gainsborough town centre to help increase visitors and boost local business… it’s going to be an exciting year.” North East Lincolnshire Council fined almost 1,400 drivers who parked illegally outside schools in its area last year. There are now 12 schools that have signed up to a safety campaign, with Great Coates Primary and Reynolds Academy being the latest additions. The scheme began in 2022 when CCTV cameras were installed outside of Signhills Academy in Cleethorpes. To ensure all parents are reliably informed, there is a three-step process. Prior warning is given before cameras go live with parents being informed of what is to come. Those deemed to be illegally parking for the next two weeks are issued with a warning letter, but not fined. After that, PCNs are issued by enforcement teams. Drivers caught stopping on the yellow zig zag lines will receive a £70 penalty charge notice. This is reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days. The aim of the scheme is to ensure children are arriving and leaving school safely by minimising the risk of nearby traffic and vehicles. Illuminate event to light up Gainsborough On Friday 21 February, a special free event returns to the historic heart of Gainsborough, including the return of the community lantern parade, a fire garden in the grounds of All Saints’ Parish Church, a new film projection inside Gainsborough Old Hall, street performers and samba music. This year’s event theme is ‘Postcards from Gainsborough’, where postcards that have been produced by local school children will be projected inside the Old Hall. There will also be workshops to make lanterns in the weeks prior to the event. Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr Stephen Bunney, said: “February will see the return of our wonderful Illuminate event which brings the community together for an enjoyable event in the town. I am delighted to once again welcome residents and visitors to West Lindsey to attend this spectacular event in Gainsborough.” latest news © stock.adobe.com/Corner Photography © West Lindsey District Council © stock.adobe.com/AsvolasBoston Borough Council has had a legal notice upheld by the courts, ordering the owners of the town’s former Post Office to renovate the historic landmark. The Grade II listed property on Wide Bargate has been closed since 2014 when the Post Office relocated services to WH Smith’s. In October 2022, the Council granted planning consent to Red Lion Wide Bargate Ltd to turn it into 22 apartments as well as commercial space. The following year, the Council started to receive regular complaints about the building’s condition. The Council contacted Red Lion Wide Bargate and were told renovation and repairs would begin in April 2024, however this did not happen. In June last year, the Council served a formal notice on the owners, instructing the necessary works to begin to improve the appearance of the property and to preserve it from further decay. Red Lion Wide Bargate formally appealed against the notice. Boston Magistrates Court found the Council were justified in taking the action, however accepted the owner should be granted more time to comply. Owners of former Boston Post Office ordered to carry out repairs Hospital team gives students life-saving skills A team from Lincolnshire Heart Centre gave up their own time to provide CPR training to more than 120 students during one afternoon. The team of specialists visited Boston Grammar School where they held sessions for sixth form students to learn the skills needed to help save a life in the event of a cardiac arrest. Consultant Cardiologist David O’Brien, Consultant Cardiologist Dinal Taleyratne, Lead Resuscitation Practitioner Monique Loveday and Cardiology Ward Sister Chelsea Spencer trained 128 at the Rowley Road school. They were joined by Student Paramedic Aakash Jansari. Dr Taleyratne said: “As a team we would like to offer more sessions like this to young people and schools. “In just a few hours we have managed to equip these students with the skills they need to be able to save a life. We hope they are never in a position where they need to perform CPR, but if they do they now know what to do.” Weronika signs for Imps first team University of Lincoln sports therapy student Weronika Kruszyna has joined Lincoln City FC Women’s first team. The University of Lincoln and Lincoln City FC have a longstanding partnership that was recently strengthened by a new coaching agreement that sees both men’s and women’s first team footballers coached by professionals at the club. Players in the women’s first team at the University will also have clearer pathways through to professional football and can find themselves in contention to play for Lincoln City Women. Weronika said: “When I knew I would be starting at the University of Lincoln, I contacted several teams including Lincoln City. They invited me to a trials day and shortly after offered me a contract. “It felt amazing to pull on the Lincoln City shirt for the first time, and I couldn’t wait to get started on a new chapter in my football career. I am incredibly excited about the future.” © stock.adobe.com/Asvolas © stock.adobe.com/MicrogenBoston May Fair to celebrate 900th anniversary with exhibition 2025 marks the 900th anniversary of Boston’s first May Fair. To celebrate this historic milestone, Boston Guildhall Museum will host an exhibition from 22 March to 17 May. The exhibition will feature photographs and objects from Neil Watson and the Showman’s Guildhall. Additionally, the museum is inviting local residents and visitors to contribute to a community exhibition by sharing their memories of past May Fairs. If you have photographs of the May Fair and would like to contribute to the exhibition, Boston Guildhall asks you to please include the names of the people in the photos if known, an approximate date, and any stories or memories associated with the image/s. Submit your contributions to TICBoston@boston.gov.uk by 12 February 2025 for a chance to be featured in the exhibition. For those without email access, images can be brought to the Guildhall during its opening hours. Unlike many towns that have moved their fairs to out-of-town locations, Boston continues to host its fair in the town centre. latest news £40,000 park equipment upgrade to begin in Grantham Dysart Park in Grantham is set for some new up-to-date play and fitness equipment thanks to sponsors who support the annual Rotary Swimarathon. It is designed to appeal to teenage/youth visitors and will include a three-deck climber with scramble net, rope climb and slide bars, as well as a workout fitness station and a ladder wall. The upgrade comes from a £30,000 investment funded by South Kesteven District Council’s UKSPF fund with a £10,000 contribution from the Rotary Club of Grantham, which runs the Rotary Swimarathon. Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Paul Stokes, who is also Deputy Leader of the Council, said: “We are very pleased to have the support of the community through this Rotary funding, as this play area will ultimately be used by the community. “The fitness equipment will complement the equipment already on site which was funded previously through the Rotary Club, and we look forward to all of the additional features helping the park maintain its popularity as a go-to destination.” Work has begun on the first 52 energy-efficient homes at Charterholme, a landmark new neighbourhood predicted to transform the western side of Lincoln. The start of construction marks a significant milestone in the city’s largest development project in decades. Previously known as the Western Growth Corridor, Charterholme has been more than 100 years in the making and is the result of a partnership between the City of Lincoln Council and city- based construction company Lindum Group. The project will unfold over the next 25 years, delivering 3,200 homes alongside shops, a business park, a leisure village, community services, and enhanced transport infrastructure. Rebecca Hurst-Miller, Director of Lindum Homes, said that this first phase of 52 houses would play a key role in establishing the vision and character for the entire development. “One at Charterholme will combine thoughtful planning and sustainable principles to create a neighbourhood that benefits both its residents and the wider community.” © stock.adobe.com/annette shaff Work starts on ‘transformative’ development in Lincoln © South Kesteven District CouncilLondon Community Gospel Choir join Classic Ibiza’s birthday celebrations at Burghley House Classic Ibiza is returning to Burghley House near Stamford on Saturday 26 July, promising an extra-special show to mark the concert’s 10th birthday. To celebrate, Stephen Hussey’s 32-piece Urban Soul Orchestra will be joined by the incredible London Community Gospel Choir, adding a fresh dynamic with their soulful vocals and harmonies to a musical set crammed full of stone-cold house classics. Founded in 1982, London Community Gospel Choir has become one of the world’s most in demand choirs, gracing headline events and venues such as The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Glastonbury, the Grammys and the Royal Albert Hall. They have also recorded with a veritable who’s who of popular music, including Adele, Blur, Madonna and Gregory Porter. Classic Ibiza’s Lisa Ward says: “It’s hard to put into words how excited we are to be joined by the truly awesome London Community Gospel Choir as our special guests. Just imagine the soulful wall of sound they will create with Stephen Hussey’s amazing Urban Soul Orchestra.” Plans for new South Holland Health and Wellbeing Hub get green light Plans for the new South Holland Health and Wellbeing Hub have been approved, as the transformational redevelopment of the Castle Sports Complex site in Spalding moves a step closer. Work will now get underway to begin the first phase of development, which is planned to commence in Spring. The project, which is receiving £20m of Government funding alongside investment from South Holland District Council, will address health and wellbeing through the provision of improved sport, recreation and leisure facilities, alongside new health and wellbeing services. The first phase of works will include the creation of a single building containing two new swimming pools, village changing facilities, multi-sport hall, fitness suite, cycle and group exercise studios, health and wellbeing consultation rooms, children’s adventure play area and updated reception and servery areas. Around the rest of the site, it would see the creation of a new outdoor 3G pitch, park run circuit, community garden, running loop, additional cycling provision and improved car parking with electric vehicle charging points, along with necessary remedial works to the bowls hall. Rents cut at Brigg and Ashby markets to encourage businesses to set up stalls Rents at Brigg and Ashby markets have been cut, to persuade more people to start trading. Changes in the set up of the markets have provided some savings to the council and these savings have been passed on to the traders, in the hope that more people will take the opportunity to become entrepreneurs and join the market. The previous rent at Ashby market was £18. This has been cut to £5 per pitch, or £10 where the council provides a gazebo and weights. In Brigg, the rent was £18, which has been cut to £9 per stall. The rent for the farmers’ market was £25, but this has been reduced to £12.50. North Lincolnshire Council leader Rob Waltham said: “If you have ever wanted to run your own business, or turn a skill or hobby into a business, now is the time to step up and give it a go. These are two vibrant markets in the heart of the community, and this rent cut makes them accessible to all.” © North Lincolnshire Council Cllr Carl Sherwood, cabinet member for community wellbeing (rural) at North Lincolnshire Council, with council leader Rob Waltham. © David Evans PhotographyNext >