< Previous40 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HEALTH & FITNESS S ummer and the summer holidays are finally here. The summer months often inspire us to make the most of outdoor spaces and get more active. With the kids starting their summer holiday, it’s the perfect opportunity to combine fitness with quality family time. Family outings don’t have to cost the earth, and can provide many hours of fun, whilst being active. Let’s explore some family friendly fitness activities for all, with both some general and Lincolnshire-specific ideas. Depending on your fitness level, it’s generally recommended that adults complete at least two and a half hours of moderately intense activity per week. Children and young people up to age 18 require a lot more, with 60 minutes daily being the recommended amount. Moderately intense exercise is anything that gets your heart beating faster. This could be a brisk walk, recreational badminton, or more intense house chores, such as mopping or vacuuming the floor. There’s plenty going on around North- East Lincolnshire to get your heart beating faster. Every Saturday morning at 9am, there are Parkruns held across the country. This is a free, five-kilometre timed walk, jog or run to suit all abilities. A volunteer-lead endeavour, North Lincolnshire hosts two Park runs at Central Park Scunthorpe, and Normanby Hall. You can pre-register on their website or turn up a little early on the day to secure your space. Bring your dogs and pushchairs to truly make it a family affair. Although kids are welcome at the Parkruns, dedicated Junior Parkruns are held every Sunday morning at the Brumby Wood Recreation Ground. These are shorter (2 kilometre) runs for 4 – 14-year-olds. Be sure to pre-register on their website and bring a scannable copy of your barcode with you to your first session. Walking and hiking are also excellent ways to increase your heart rate. This really can be enjoyed anywhere and is completely free. You can adjust this to how you’re feeling on the day, whether you take a hike at a local beauty spot, or simply take a stroll around your local area. Walking is especially beneficial for the cardiovascular system, as well as strengthening and toning the legs. Light walking burns around 100 calories per hour, so even an evening saunter is well worth your time. You can add extra interest for the kids by creating a treasure hunt along the way or teaching them about the local wildlife you encounter. Regular walks could be used as a fun build-up to taking part in the Parkruns if you’re feeling a little out of shape! Running isn’t for everyone, so maybe cycling is for you! Lincolnshire’s many quiet, country lanes and friendly villages are perfect for a family bike ride. A fully inclusive cycle routes pack, listing 13 rides from six to fifty miles across North Lincolnshire can be downloaded from the Visit North Lincolnshire website. It costs £3.50 and can also be found in your local Tourist Information Centre. There are plenty of nationwide schemes to help you get started. The Good Egg Family Getting out and about in July July might be a quieter month after the Jubilee but it’s also bound to be a hot month and there are plenty of opportunities to get out and be fit, especially around the school holidays for those with children. © stock.adobe.com/Maria Sbytova 40-41.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:40 Page 1© stock.adobe.com/Denys Kurbatov Cycling organisation provides guidance on choosing the best bikes for your youngsters, tips on teaching your child to ride and road safety awareness. HSBC UK also runs Ready Set Ride, a more comprehensive course split into modules. More focussed on learning to pedal, it hosts free, online games to encourage your child to learn. If you’re after something a bit more low-effort, there are plenty of classic activities that can be done at your local park – or even your garden! Hula hooping can burn more than 500 calories per hour, and skipping rope burns up to 600 calories an hour. Both are affordable, easily stored options, which come in a variety of sizes for all. Weighted hula hoops can also be found for advanced hoopers, and those looking to burn some extra calories. Effortlessly portable, these could be combined with a family cycle to the park for a full day of fun. Whilst at the park, you could try some orienteering. Courses for all ages can be easily sourced, and all that’s needed is a compass, map, and sense of adventure! Walk, jog, and run around the course to keep those all-important moderate activity levels up. Incorporate some extra fun for kids by adding a game of hide and seek along the way. Water sports are ever popular during the summer months, as the perfect way to stay cool whilst staying active. Lincolnshire plays host to world-renowned beaches, so take advantage during the warmer weather and take a dip in the sea. If that’s not your thing, there’s always your local leisure centre where you can use the swimming pool. Taking water sports up a notch, why not try paddle boarding? An emerging craze, the idea is to maintain your balance via a paddle, either standing up or kneeling. Whilst starting by kneeling is easiest, stand-up paddle boarding works your entire body as you keep yourself upright, whilst improving your overall balance. To achieve this, you should remember to stand tall between paddle strokes, not looking down, and keep your shoulders back from your ears. This activity is recommended for confident swimmers aged 8+. Open water swimming sites such as Lincolnshire Aquapark offer sessions with instructors to get you started. This could be a fun skill to learn during the summer holidays, and you can block-book weekly sessions to maximise fun and improvement. Just get up and go! Being healthy doesn’t have to be stressful and picking just some of the activities listed above means you can seamlessly combine family, fitness, and fun. Whilst regular excursions during weekdays may be difficult for those working a 9-5, making an effort to incorporate these into your weekend routine will help you to maintain your fitness goals long-term. A whole-family fitness journey reinforces the importance of goalsetting and accomplishment. It also encourages teamwork and understanding in how this can help to achieve a common goal. You will hopefully emerge a stronger, fitter, closer family. 40-41.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:40 Page 242 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FOOD & DINING Sticky tofu summer There’s certain foods that are quintessentially summer. We’re talking strawberries, cheeses, salads and more. That’s why this issue we’re sharing a few of our favourite recipes that you’ll be dying to try this July. You’ll need: 210g rice 12 oz. extra-firm silken tofu 4 tbsp. oil, divided 1 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder Salt 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced) 1 1/2 tbsp. rice vinegar 8 oz. shiitake mushrooms (stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces) 4 tbsp. cup soy sauce 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce To serve Sliced spring onions, sesame seeds, and fresh coriander What to do: Pre-heat oven to 220°C. Cook rice per package directions. Gently pat tofu dry with paper towels. Break into small pieces and scatter onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, then season with five-spice powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt; gently toss to combine. Roast 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in bowl, toss cucumber with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. In medium bowl, toss mushrooms with remaining oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, scatter over tofu, then gently mix to combine. Continue roasting until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes more. In same bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Pour over tofu mixture and roast 2 minutes. Serve tofu and mushrooms over rice along with cucumber, spring onions, sesame seeds, and coriander. © stock.adobe.com/anna_shepulova bowl 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:41 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 43 Click’em Inn Swinhope, Nr Binbrook, Market Rasen, LN8 6BS Tel: 01472 398253 Web: www.clickem-inn.co.uk The Click’em Inn is a family-owned freehouse, established for over 30 years in its current incarnation. Steeped in history, the inn is open 6 days a week, Tuesday- Sunday, offering a wide choice of drinks, including six real ales available at any time, with a regularly changing selection of personally recommended guest ales. The Kitchen is open Tuesday-Sunday for evening dining, plus lunchtimes Friday-Sunday. The menu varies from day-to-day with the chef’s specials, alongside regular meals. To promote your services call Angie Cooper on 01472 310302 or email: a.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk FOOD & DINING Cheese and onion quiche You’ll need: 200ml double cream 100ml whole milk 4 large free-range eggs 100g cheddar, gruyère, comté, or a mix, grated 100g caramelised onions from a jar (or caramelised onion chutney) 1 tbsp dijon mustard For the pastry 250g plain flour, plus extra for dusting ½ tsp salt 125g cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 large free-range egg 2-3 tbsp ice-cold water What to do: Heat the oven to 180°C fan/gas 6. For the pastry, put the flour, salt and butter in a food processor, then pulse to a breadcrumb consistency. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 2 tbsp of the water. Add to the flour and whizz briefly to bring the pastry together, adding the remaining tbsp of water if needed (if you don’t have a food processor, rub the butter into the flour/salt with your fingers, then add the yolk/water and mix with a dinner knife). Turn out onto a floured work surface, then bring together in a ball. Roll out the pastry to a 30cm disk and use to line the tart tin. Leave a little pastry overhang (don’t trim), then chill for 30 minutes. Prick the chilled pastry base all over with a fork, then line with a piece of baking paper © stock.adobe.com/myviewpoint (scrunch it up, then flatten it out again so it fits the shape of the case more easily). Fill with ceramic baking beans or uncooked rice, then blind bake for 20 minutes. Remove the paper and beans/rice and bake for 8-10 minutes more until golden and the pastry feels sandy. Remove from the oven, set on a baking tray and trim the pastry overhang with a serrated knife. Turn down the oven to 150°C fan/gas 3 ½ . For the filling, whisk the cream, milk and eggs together in a large bowl. Add the grated cheese, caramelised onions and mustard with a pinch of salt, then stir to combine. Pour the filling into the hot tart shell, then return, on the baking tray, to the oven for 45 minutes or until set with a slight wobble in the centre. Cool, then slice and serve. 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:41 Page 244 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY You’ll need: 4 trifle sponges 2 tbsp of sherry 150g of strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered For strawberry coulis: 100g of strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered 50g of icing sugar lemon juice For strawberry compote: 300g of strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered 1 tbsp of sugar lemon juice 2 gelatine leaves, soaked in water For custard: 400ml of double cream 1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped 6 egg yolks 20g of sugar 4 tsp cornflour For whipped cream: 300ml of double cream 1/2 vanilla pod, seeds scraped © stock.adobe.com/anna_shepulova Strawberry trifle FOOD & DINING What to do: Begin with strawberry coulis. Place the strawberries in a pan with the icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice and simmer down until the strawberries have completely collapsed (about 5–10 minutes). Blend the strawberries into a smooth sauce and set aside. Quarter the trifle sponges. Place in a bowl then stir in the sherry and 4 tablespoons of the strawberry coulis. Divide into 4 serving glasses. For the compote, place the strawberries in a pan with the sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice and simmer for about 5 minutes until beginning to collapse. Remove from the heat, squeeze the soaked gelatine leaves to drain them of excess water, then add to the pan and stir until dissolved. Divide the mixture evenly between each glass and place in the fridge to set. In the meantime, make the custard. Gently heat the cream in a pan with the vanilla seeds. In a separate bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar and cornflour until thick and pale. Add some of the warm cream and whisk to combine, then add the mixture to the pan with the rest of the cream and stir until thickened. Place in a piping bag and chill. Whip the cream to stiff peaks and then fold in the vanilla seeds. Transfer to a piping bag. Once the custard is chilled, pipe a layer into each serving glass. Pipe the cream into peaks around the edge and a little disc of cream in the centre. Sit the fresh strawberries in the centre and serve. 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:41 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 45 M illfields Hotel stands proudly in the leafy Victorian surroundings of Peoples Park in Grimsby only a short stroll from the centre and is well known not only for its accommodations but for the fine food. We had the pleasure of experiencing the newly refurbished Westward Lounge, which to this day remains true to its Victorian splendour with period décor and a sophisticated atmosphere. The staff are similarly welcoming and feel like they are proud to work at Millfields, which translates into the way they treat their guests. Head Chef Karl Brewill has worked to source the fresh local ingredients in creating the new a ’la carte menu at the hotel, though diners are also free to sample from the bar menu as well. We opted to test both this visit – ordering one course from the a ‘la carte and one from the bar menu respectively. For starters, my partner went with the Chorizo Crumb Scotch Egg with Apple and pear chutney – a sweet and tart option perfect for whetting the appetite. The light crumbs and gentle spices complimented the flavour well, ensuring a wonderfully teasing experience that importantly doesn’t spoil or overwhelm the appetite. Knowing how famous Millfields is for its seafood, I opted for the Salmon and Prawn Fishcakes with Chilli and Lime Salsa, and I have to say I was not disappointed. The starter was as much a feast for the eyes as the tongue, bright and vibrant with a sweet chilli salsa and deliciously morish tempura batter. For the main course my partner chose from the bar menu with a Steak and Ale Pie; a classic at any pub, and we always believe it’s important to judge a venue on how they handle the classic dishes just as much as the exotic. We’re pleased to say Millfields performed, with a wonderfully buttery shortcrust pastry, and perfectly cooked seasonal vegetables. The mashed potato was similarly silky smooth, and it all went to show just how far you can take a dish that might otherwise be labelled common pub fare. Taking from the exciting a ‘la carte menu, I chose to have a braised blade of beef with roasted shallots, dauphinoise potato and bordelaise sauce. The beef was perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth, while the rich and creamy sauce was the perfect strength with which to complement the beef without overpowering it. I would definitely recommend again and again and can steadfastly say it was one of the richest and most decadent beef meals I’ve tasted in a long time. Following such an impressive main course is never easy but thankfully Millfields’ dessert menu is packed full of options both heavy, rich and also some lighter options for those feeling satisfied already. My partner chose the Chocolate & Caramelised peanut delice – a chocoholic’s dream in their own words, with a bold and nutty flavour perfect for cleansing the palette. Preferring something a little lighter myself, I ordered the passion fruit cheesecake with raspberry compote, a perfectly soft and creamy way to end the meal, especially thanks to the sharp and sweet tang of the passion fruit leaving my taste buds tingling pleasantly. It’s hard not to sing Millfields’ praises over this one, and their refurbishment of the Westward Lounge has obviously been a resounding success. The staff feel bright and enthusiastic, the décor warm and welcoming, and the food is created with dedication and real, tangible passion that shows itself in every single dish. Please check the website and social media for special offers and seasonal changes to menus. Millfields Hotel is located at 53 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 5AD. You can view both their menus online at www.millfieldshotel.co.uk/dining or call on 01472 356068 to make a reservation. Millfields Hotel Millfields Hotel recently undertook a full refurb on their Westward Lounge that saw not only new décor, but a new Head Chef, new food and a new a ‘la carte menu. 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:41 Page 4EXCELLENT PLANT SELECTION WITH 5-YEAR HARDY PLANT GUARANTEE •RESTAURANTS WITH A LARGE SELECTION OF HOME-COOKED MEALS •A WIDE RANGE OF GIFTS•FREE PARKING•GARDENING EXPERTS SINCE 1780 ESTABLISHED IN 1780 CLEETHORPES Humberston Road, Cleethorpes, N E Lincs DN36 4RW Tel: 01472 313600 LINCOLN Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln LN6 9NT Tel: 01522 880033 SLEAFORD London Road, Silk Willoughby, Sleaford NG34 8NY Tel: 01529 304970 Making your ideas grow Visit www.pennells.co.uk for more information! 46-51.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:43 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 47 MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT As the UK’s foremost source of cancer support, Macmillan is a vital organisation not only for cancer sufferers, but their loved ones. That’s why we all need to support it and, fortunately, there’s loads of great ways to get involved and help raise funds. F rom fundraising and spearheading ground-breaking research, to offering support and advice, charities make the world a better place. One of the biggest charity organisations is Macmillan Cancer Support, which provides sufferers with advice, dedicated nurses and beds. It also offers patients a lifeline. Despite the support system of friends and family, a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely experience, with few, if any, around you truly able to understand what you’re going through. But Macmillan provides people to talk to simply so that you do have someone to confide in. As ever, you are not alone. Macmillan is made up of millions of supporters, professionals, volunteers, campaigners and people who have been affected by cancer, whether directly or indirectly. Together, they form the dedicated support network that literally saves lives and improves others. The charity was formed back in 1911 by founder Douglas Macmillan after he watched his father die from cancer. The tremendous pain and suffering his father was forced to endure inspired the young Douglas to found the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer. The motivation was simple; Douglas wanted a one-stop shop to provide all the advice and information people with cancer and their families required. On top of this, Douglas wanted to provide homes for patients at low (or no) cost, and voluntary nurses to attend patients in their own homes. Much of this remarkable legacy lives on, woven into the very DNA of Macmillan. The organisation, which has grown to become the UK’s foremost source of cancer support, still provides critical support for sufferers as well as improving cancer care all round. 2011 saw the organisation celebrate a century providing care to cancer patients, and 2015 marked one hundred years since the appointment of its first nurse. 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As well as an expansive network of dedicated employees, campaigners and more, Macmillan has a great many celebrity supporters whose tireless efforts over the years have helped raise funds and make a very real difference in people’s lives. Some of these famous faces include the fabulous Joanna Lumley, presenter Nick Robinson and mezzo- soprano singer Katherine Jenkins. These supporters have in one way or another been touched by cancer, be that first- hand or by watching a loved one suffer, or simply through wanting to make a difference out of the goodness of their hearts. For everyone else, however, there’s plenty of exciting ways to get involved and make a positive impact. Of course, the most obvious way to make a contribution is to simply put whatever you can afford into a donation box or bucket or, as is becoming more common, to make a donation online. For a more proactive approach, there’s volunteering in the Macmillan offices. Go a step further and you can become an intern, which can not only benefit other people’s lives and raise awareness for cancer but can also look great on your CV—it’s a great leg up for students, or a brilliant way to spend a gap year. Fundraising remains one of the most popular ways of getting involved and showing solidarity. These events typically take place on a larger scale, so you can rope your friends and family in. The organisation’s flagship fundraising event is the iconic ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ which takes place each and every year towards the end of September across the UK. The idea is simple but ingenious. All you need to do is get together with friends, family or colleagues over coffee and cake. All the money raised helps Macmillan to continue providing emotional, financial, medical and practical support. The coffee mornings have also become important events in the community, bringing people together for a wonderful cause. With no threat of lockdown this year, we’re free to throw coffee mornings, enjoying one another’s company and raising plenty of vital funds. 51 Á 46-51.qxp_Layout 1 20/06/2022 10:43 Page 4Next >