< Previous20 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY ARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIRE Farmer Kealey A ward winning artist Kealey Farmer will be visiting Lincoln this July 22nd with an exhibition of her work at The Little Red Gallery on Lincoln’s historic Bailgate. With over 25 years of painting experience, and being named as the best-selling published artist of 2017, Kealey’s work is mix of vibrant colours, powerful imagery, romantic narratives, and, most recently, sharp and bold abstracts. Her wide range of ability and styles has seen her work collected across the globe as well as building a huge and supportive base of collectors right here in the United Kingdom. Instantly recognisable and yet always evolving, Kealey’s work reflects the sparkling personality of the woman herself. Come meet her in person on Saturday the 22nd of July and see not only her newest work but some of the tried and true favourites that have built her reputation so highly! And if you can’t make it to the exhibition on the 22nd, never fear! The artwork will be in place the week before and the week following, so there’s plenty of opportunity for all to come and see these remarkable artworks. Don’t miss out on meeting the incredible artist Kealey Farmer this July (22nd) at The Little Red Gallery, Lincoln! LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 21 ARTISTIC LINCOLNSHIRE THE LITTLE RED GALLERY Love art? Then we’d love to meet you, please call in for a cup of tea and a chat. The Little Red Gallery are feeling ‘Love’ with a fantastic range of pieces and perfect gift ideas. Come meet Kealey Farmer on Saturday the 22nd of July at Lincoln’s Little Red Gallery22 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY fade. Perennials such as lupins, delphiniums and geraniums will start to look past their best so cut them right back down and they will re-sprout. They may not flower again but they will look a lot better. July is known for the month of back spot on roses. If you find it then remove the affected leaves and spray the plant with fungicide. You should also follow this procedure for other fungus and mildew which may occur if the roses are stressed by having too much or too little water. Water and feeding everything regularly is essential. Watering is easy to do but easy to get wrong. Often the main problem is under watering. If you spray an area of planting for one minute and move on the water is unlikely to have While now is the time to sit back and enjoy your garden, Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping suggests some small projects for those itching to get their fingers dirty. H opefully, you are keeping on top of the lawn mowing and weeding, but most of your time spent in your garden should now involve sitting and enjoying the fruits of your labour! However, if you would like a little project then there is always plenty to do. If you prune early summer-flowering shrubs such as philadelphus, ribes and weigela after they’ve blossomed, they will be able to put on new growth this year. As well as cutting back for shape, look for any damaged or dead shoots and cut them out. Deadheading of bedding plants, sweet peas and roses also needs to be done periodically, along with cutting off flowers on dahlias once they have started to Summer projects Summer projects* Dead head bedding plants and perennial plants to stop them self-seeding and encourage further flowering. Cut back the faded perennial plants. * Dead head your roses to keep them looking tidy. Leave the flowers in place if your rose produces attractive hips (seed pods). * Dead head sweet peas regularly to keep them blooming and water daily in dry weather. * Keep an eye out for pests on plants, early treatment is best. * If you need to prune your deciduous Magnolia, now is the best time to do it. * Cutting back growth in hanging baskets can encourage new flowers and foliage and will revive the display. Make sure you feed your baskets well after doing this. * Pick your courgettes while they are young to encourage more fruit, and pick your runner beans regularly to prevent them becoming stringy and to make room for developing pods. * Water your lawn during hot weather, particularly newly seeded or turfed lawns. * Turn the contents of your compost bin every month to keep it well aerated. * Keep bird baths topped up in hot weather. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 23 FULLERS Call 01522 868717 or 07867 510544 landscapinglincolnshire@gmail.com www.landscapinglincolnshire.com GARDEN ADVICE gone deeper than a few millimetres into the soil and therefore will not have penetrated anywhere near the roots. One way to make sure you are watering enough is to put a jam jar in among the plants you are watering and stop when it has about 2cm of water in it. This can mean using a lot of water and this is why a water butt in your garden is essential as you can use rainwater. If you have tomatoes these will need watering and feeding regularly and you can tie them to their canes and pinch out the side shoots if necessary. Other vegetable patch jobs will be the sowing of French beans and carrots, and transplanting purple sprouting broccoli and winter leeks. You can keep sowing seeds for salad as well as autumn crop peas, turnips and spring cabbages. While you can always find plenty of jobs and projects in your garden don’t forget to take time to sit back and enjoy it! 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/ Danita Delimont © stock.adobe.com/ fotomine © stock.adobe.com/ eurobanks24 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HORNCASTLE W ith a renowned enthusiasm for antiques and enduring traditions in market trade, it’s all too easy to feel immersed in old England when visiting Horncastle – even in amongst the relaxed vibe of the town centre. Horncastle’s marketplace alone has a long history that can be traced back to at least 1231, the year it received its initial market charter. It gained fame for hosting the largest horse fair in the world in its heyday during the 1800s, people from across Europe gathering here to trade. However, as time passed, the fair gradually became quieter and eventually ceased to exist in the mid-1900s. Nonetheless, the town of today shows no signs of letting go of this part of its past, as markets are still held every Thursday and Saturday. But the vein of this town’s history goes much deeper, and much further back in time. Horncastle was initially settled by Romans, who constructed a fort between the rivers Waring and Bain. The latter river likely served as the primary access point in the settlement’s beginnings, as there were no significant roads leading to it at the time. This may explain why there is no recorded Roman name for the town. However, when the Saxons established themselves near the fort, they named the place Hyrncastre, referring to its place at the meeting, or ‘hyrn’, of the two rivers. Over time, the name eventually settled as Horncastle as seen in the mention of a ‘Hornecastle’ in the Domesday Book of 1086. After the Norman Conquest many of the village’s properties, including 41 houses and two mills, were owned by William the Conqueror himself. The Dissolution of the Monasteries threatened one of the town’s most stunningly unique buildings, but St Mary’s Church thankfully still stands today, allowing visitors to appreciate its beauty and historical significance. The site has been home to a place of worship since Roman times, although the original structure was later replaced by a Saxon Minster. Construction of the current church began around 1250 and underwent restoration in 1660 and again in 1859. The oldest part of the building is Treasure and tranquillity Nestled by the river Bain just east of Lincoln, Horncastle’s rich history, beautiful surroundings, and excellent shopping experience invite any visitor to explore. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 25 HORNCASTLE the tower, which is particularly notable for its distinctive and charming spirelet. With its collection of 13 scythes said to have been wielded as weapons by the rebel farmers of the Lincolnshire Rising, St Mary’s contrasts this overtly violent history with a proud connection to monarchy. Also on display is a brass memorial to the Dymoke family’s role as King’s Champion in 1519, during the reign of Henry VIII. This hereditary post gave the Dymokes freedom to ride fully armed to any English monarch’s coronation, as a challenge to anyone who opposed the new ruler’s right to the throne. A perfect example of the living ties with Horncastle history is the library, which incorporates the best preserved above-ground sections of the old Roman wall. In the spirit of this display of historic pride, the library keeps extensive resources about Horncastle’s past, 26 Á Photo courtesy of Hugh Marrows26 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HORNCASTLE including information on significant figures such as Sir Joseph Banks, a famous botanist with an overarching love for the sciences. Banks, who accompanied Captain James Cook on voyage to Brazil, Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand, lends his name to the Sir Joseph Banks Centre, which holds the Horncastle and Heritage Society. Here you can follow the town’s historic trail of discovery back to Rome, as its objects of interest include an assortment of Roman coins found on the town’s allotments. It’s been deduced that some of these were almost certainly paid to soldiers at work in the town, owing to their being silver. Only soldiers would have been paid in silver or gold in those times, with such high value currency rarely reaching 90% of the poorer population. In honour of Joseph Banks’ contribution to botanical research, the Centre also tends a Tribute Garden of plants he either catalogued alongside Captain Cook, or were collected by gardeners he sponsored in their work. From Brazil he brought the chocolate tree, the source of cocoa beans for chocolate, the pineapple and orchids. From Tahiti came the tiare and hibiscus, while eucalyptus, acacia and banksias (named after himself) sailed all the way from Australia. You will have gathered by now that Banks is beloved by the town, and may be surprised to learn that he never lived in Horncastle. For those who may well then wonder why his name appears on so many of its attractions, the answer lies in a canal that nourished new wool, grain and coal trade after its opening in 1802. This waterway, constructed to link up with Tattershall canal, was of Banks’ design in an effort to improve Lincolnshire’s economy. For Horncastle, the plan worked wonders. Not only did it open up new trade, but fresh tourism by people on 28 Á Photo courtesy of Hugh Marrows Photo courtesy of Hugh MarrowsStarting from just £375,000 Thimbleby Court Cottages For Sale: Retirement Cottages for over 55s in Horncastle To learn more about Thimbleby Court Cottages, please visit www.glenholme.org.uk or you can call our agent directly on 01529 414333 . If you have care needs and need more dedicated support, please consider our Lincolnshire care homes . Thimbleby Court Cottages are located on the outskirts of the town of Horncastle, with spectacular views over the Lincolnshire Wolds. The cottages are designed for people over the age of 55 and comprise six properties in total; two of which are detached. Each cottage has its own garden with a patio and there are also communal areas that can be enjoyed. The properties are located next to the newly built, Thimbleby Court Care Home. Occupants of the cottages will have access to the shared facilities in the care home. The cottages provide the perfect balance of having an independent home while still benefitting from 24-hour care if/when needed. Glenholme Healthcare offer high quality personal care, but some occupants may prefer more privacy, which is why the Arquella & Vayyar Care integrated solution is offered, combining touchless remote fall monitoring and second generation digital nurse call technology. A ceiling-mounted sensor monitors a room and outputs data like fall detection and room occupancy to a central dashboard. Should an occupant have a fall it will feed directly into Arquella’s call solution, alerting Glenholme’s care team of any incidents. Thimbleby Court Cottages For Sale: Retirement Cottages for over 55s in Horncastle28 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HORNCASTLE Horncastle Cake Art & Hobby House Everything for the Crafter Cake Decorations, Knitting, Crochet, Felt, Ribbons & more www.horncastlecakeart.co.uk 25 North Street, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5DX Tel: 01507 525926/522659 H ORNCASTLE T ILES L TD Horncastle Stoves and Fires Coming soon! Indoor and outdoor tiles at the best prices in Lincolnshire! 1 Abigate Business Park, Boston Road Ind. Est., Horncastle, LN9 6SB. (01507) 524852 Horncastletiles@icloud.com HorncastleTilesLtd their way to Boston and Lincoln. Businesses blossomed out from the market place and into the surrounding streets, especially St Lawrence Street and Tinkers Lane. It’s on thoroughfares like these that you’ll still find some of Horncastle’s most successful shopping destinations, such as Jabberwock Books where you can get up close to another part of the Roman wall. The wealth of independent shops, pubs and eateries enjoyed today by an ongoing stream of visitors may well owe the roots of their success today to a little canal that brought great potential. The canal sadly fell into disuse around the advent of the railway in 1855, and finally closed in 1878. But today, the waterway remains running next to a picturesque walking trail, with the old canal basins as places to sit back and relax. Even the most ardent explorers will want to take this spot up on the chance to rest at the end of the day. The peace Horncastle provides is perhaps the best reason to visit, or revisit, this welcoming town as a well-deserved break from our busy lives. If you haven’t already seen it for yourself, this summer is the time to change that. Photo courtesy of Hugh Marrows Photo courtesy of Hugh MarrowsPhoto courtesy of Hugh MarrowsCHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS To find out how to get your business on the up visit www.dextersharpe.co.uk Offices in Boston, Bourne, Horncastle, Lincoln, Louth & Skegness We pride ourselves on providing a pro-active, friendly and accessible service. Experts in Accounts and Tax Returns Tax Planning and Book-Keeping Audits and Business Advice We’re here to get you in the right direction Keeping business on the up… LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 29Next >