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At the time of my writing this (around mid- June) the parties are still trying to decide exactly what their pledges are, making this easily one of the messiest and poorly organised elections in recent history. Such might just be the point for the underdog incumbents hoping the opposition will falter due to the lack of time. While I don’t want to dwell on politics, it is important to encourage everyone to vote – but also for everyone to consider their options. There’s far too much tribalism in politics with certain people saying “I’ve always voted x party” or “I’ll never vote x party” without actually looking at their manifestos or pledges. Simply defaulting to same-old, same-old will result in nothing more than another government that people mumble complaints about. The whole point of a democracy is letting the people have their say, so don’t squander it. Of course, politics is the worst part of Lincolnshire and that’s not what we’re about, so rest assured the rest of this month’s issue will be on having a fun and exciting summer. Get out there and be sure to enjoy it, because we’re in the second half of the year now and autumn is just around the corner. 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? 22CHARMING HORNCASTLE Horncastle is a fascinating town that has both an interesting history and also a unique sense of style. It’s especially popular with arts and crafts lovers. 26SUMMER FUN In the swing of summer, Lincolnshire Today shares some fun outfits to don this month. 32FINISHING TOUCHES Accessories are an essential to complete your look. 34HOLIDAY READY Prepare for your upcoming getaways this summer with a new wardrobe. 36REJUVENATING AND LIFTING This month, we speak to Skin Couture, to find out more about Guinot Mary-Cohr, a treatment designed to target the skin at a cellular level to achieve anti-aging, rejuvenation and lifting. 38A HEALTHY MICROBIOME There are no shortage of diet fads online and on TV but the 30-plant challenge isn’t about losing weight (though that may happen) but about cultivating your gut. 40ARE SPORTS SUNGLASSES DIFFERENT TO MY EVERYDAY PAIR? If you’re passionate about your sport, investing in specific sunglasses should be on your to do list. From getting a hole in one to overtaking your opponent and clocking the finish line, your vision is essential to any and every sport. 42SUMMER SNACKS With the weather warmer, hot meals can sometimes feel a little overpowering - here are some exotic choices to fill you up and keep you feeling fresh. JULY IN THE SWING OF SUMMER, LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY SHARES SOME FUN OUTFITS TO DON THIS MONTH. contentsORGANISING A WEDDING OF ANY SIZE CAN SOMETIMES FEEL OVERWHELMING. BUT DON’T WORRY, LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY IS HERE TO HELP. 46YOUR PERFECT DAY Organising a wedding of any size can sometimes feel overwhelming. There’s so much to consider – from the venue, to food, entertainment, seating plans, favours and on and on it goes. But don’t worry, Lincolnshire Today is here to help. 50SUMMER DAYS The weather is getting hotter and hotter year on year, and the elderly population (which we will all count ourselves in one day) need to keep in mind how to stay healthy in the sun. 54CHANGING LIVES Lincolnshire Today explores the past and present of Macmillan, the critical cancer charity saving lives, and breaking new ground. 62SUMMER CARS New motors and upgrades to existing models this summer. • We put the McLaren Artura through its paces 70WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire. Desirable homes 12A BLISSFUL BARN CONVERSION Surrounded by serene countryside, this month’s featured property is a brilliant barn conversion that has acted as its owners’ dream home. 18REBELLION AND RESPECT Cutting edge, Ghost’s work is both rebellious and respectful of the art that came before them, often referencing the great masters of traditional art, such as Vermeer, Da Vinci, and Van Gogh, as well as the other side of art, the street art scene. 20DRESSED FOR SUCCESS Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains how you can get your garden dressed for success! Council purchases 36 new homes in £6.5m boost to social housing portfolio Agreement safeguards £300m regeneration of RAF Scampton West Lindsey District Council has reached an agreement with the Home Office to explore temporary dual use of Lincolnshire’s former RAF Scampton site, marking a significant step forward in securing the council’s vision to deliver its regeneration plans for the site through collaboration. Under the agreement, outstanding legal action will be withdrawn. The Home Office, which has planning permission awarded through a Special Development Order, can use the site for a fixed period of time, up to October 2027 and has agreed to house a significantly reduced number of asylum seekers. The agreement also allows the council to use a portion of the land to pursue the regeneration of the site with preferred development partner Scampton Holdings Limited. The Home Office will retain just 10% of the site to temporarily house up to 800 asylum seekers – compared to the original 2,000. Leader of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr Trevor Young said the agreement is the culmination of weeks of negotiations with the Home Office and the result provides the community and investors greater certainty for the long-term future of the site. South Kesteven District Council has announced its biggest investment in social housing in a generation in a £6.5m deal to help replace council housing sold to tenants under the Government Right to Buy legislation. The Council has exchanged contracts to purchase 36 newly built homes for people on its housing register to help mitigate the loss of more than 40 homes a year as a result of Right to Buy. The new homes are part of a development off Swinstead Road, Corby Glen, and will be paid for and built in seven phases up to June 2028. They range from one bedroom apartments to four bedroom family homes and have been secured by the Council to make the best use of funds. Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning, Cllr Phil Dilks, said: “The number of houses we can rent to those most in need has been falling year on year at the same time as the demand is rising. “We are determined to do what we can to mitigate average loss of more than 40 homes a year to Right to Buy.” Kick off for Clee Fields as YMCA Humber chosen as operator The construction of Clee Fields, a new playing pitch facility off Ladysmith Road, started in January 2023, and has now been completed. The two brand new 3G pitches have been lined and fresh new changing rooms in the main building are complete and ready for use when the facility opens later this year. The operator for the facility has now been appointed following a competitive tendering process: YMCA Humber will take on and run the facility, initially for 5 years. Cllr Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, explained: “We have created Clee Fields not only for current demand but also for the demand we expect to see in the future, and are looking forward to seeing growth through the use of the facilities by local sports groups and clubs, and community groups. “It’s great to have YMCA on board to run this for the community, and I hope this will become a popular local asset. I can’t wait to see the facilities to be used and appreciated.” latest news © stock.adobe.com/BillionPhotos.com Image courtesy of North East Lincolnshire CouncilThe creation of a new £26 million South Holland Health & Wellbeing Hub has moved a step closer, with the submission of a planning application for the first phase of the project. There is an intention for construction to get underway in Winter 2024, with the main Hub building opening to the public in Summer 2026. A further outline application for the second phase of work on the Levelling Up project, including an extra care housing scheme, is set to be submitted in the coming weeks. The first phase of the application includes plans for the main Hub building, including the creation of a new two-pool swimming facility, outdoor splash pad, sports hall, gym, fitness studios, wellbeing spaces, café and play zones. New outdoor facilities installed on the site would include a 3G artificial turf floodlit football pitch as well as a separate outdoor multi-use games area, community gardens and park run track. Planning application submitted for £26m South Holland Health & Wellbeing Hub Cash boost to enable extensive repairs at one of North Lincolnshire’s finest listed buildings A £150,000 Government cash boost will help throw open the doors of one of North Lincolnshire’s finest listed buildings – Baysgarth House in Barton-upon-Humber. The investment will enable extensive repairs to be carried out to the fabric of the building, which is set in 30 acres of Green Flag award-winning parkland – allowing it re-open as early as Spring 2025. An ambitious programme of works will then breathe new life into the 18th century building – with exciting plans to create a museum and exhibition space, gift shop, café, archive, and community spaces. It comes as Barton receives a further £5,000 to promote the town’s heritage, putting it on the map as a visitor destination of historical significance and attracting waves of new visitors. Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “It’s brilliant to see this Government cash being used to give a new lease of life to local landmarks and historic buildings like Baysgarth House that residents hold dear.” Go ahead given to new food waste recycling site A food waste recycling operator in Lincolnshire, BioteCH4, has been granted planning permission to build a second anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in the region, increasing the capacity to turn unavoidable food waste into green energy and biofertiliser. The application for a new plant at the Hemswell Cliff Site near Gainsborough was approved by Lincolnshire County Council’s Planning and Regulation Committee. The new 6MW AD plant will include a waste reception building, three digesters, a gas bag and a new access road. It will produce a quantity of green energy that is equivalent to powering over 19,000 homes when fully operational. AD is a sustainable process of recycling food waste into methane-rich biogas and biofertiliser. Last year, BioteCH4 recycled over 600,000 tonnes of food waste across its six sites, transforming it into 300MWh of energy. Image courtesy of North Lincolnshire Council Image courtesy of BioteCH4 Hemswell Biogas siteNew homes completed on previously abandoned Chapel St Leonards housing site The development of 28 new homes for market sale have been recently completed on a previously abandoned housing site at Draycott Way, Chapel St Leonards. The project, developed through East Lindsey District Council’s commercial company Invest East Lindsey, saw the completion of the first Council-delivered houses in over 20 years. Planning approval for this stalled site was originally granted in the early 2000s. Invest refined the original outdated dormer style designs to provide a more contemporary appearance using a blend of brickwork, render and coloured windows and doors. The project began following the acquisition of the partially built redundant housing site in April 2021. The site clearance and building work carried out by Bowbridge Homes commenced in July 2021. Work progressed through a difficult period with Covid, Brexit and energy cost increases all impacting on timescales and the availability of materials and labour resources. The development includes 2 3-bed bungalows, 11 3-bed houses, 4 2-bed bungalows and 11 2-bed houses. latest news Students and care home residents in Spalding build friendships Care and nursing homes in the Country Court group have welcomed young people into their homes throughout this academic year as part of the YOPEY Dementia Befriender initiative. This important intergenerational work is coordinated by Tony Gearing MBE of the charity YOPEY which builds relationships between care home operators and secondary schools. Established in 2012, YOPEY gives young people the opportunity to contribute to their communities through volunteering to provide company to elderly people living in care homes. At St John’s Care Home in Spalding residents enjoyed meeting sixth- form students from Spalding Grammar School. Natalie Parnham, Home Manager at St John’s Care Home, said: “Over the months, the students have built up meaningful relationships with our residents, many of whom are living with dementia. We can see the students’ visits have a positive impact on people’s moods and overall wellbeing. “In addition, they are a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain first-hand experience of dementia and learn about life in a care home. We hope the experience will inspire some to pursue a career in the care sector.” Working in partnership with the community, North Kesteven District Council has secured £15,100 in funding for a new community orchard to be planted in Wilsford this autumn. Supporting the newly-formed Wilsford Community Orchard group, the Council submitted an application on their behalf to the King’s Coronation Living Heritage Fund and recently found out that it was successful. The funding will enable a 75-tree orchard to be planted. Jacky Scott-Combes, a retired psychotherapist from Wilsford, had always thought a community orchard would be a great addition to the village. When she saw the funding opportunity advertised in an NKDC newsletter she sprang into action. Jacky said: “I used to work at Rauceby Hospital and saw first-hand the value of the orchard that used to grow on the site. I’ve always remembered it and knew that a community orchard would be a brilliant asset for Wilsford. “We’re hoping to plant apples – including cider apples – plus pears, plums, cherries and maybe even nut species.” Henry Tickler, a local farmer, has granted permission for a field of his to be used for the project. © stock.adobe.com/Tomasz Zajda New orchard takes root in Wilsford © Image courtesy of North Kesteven District CouncilHundreds of helicopters sighted in Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Great Yarn Bomb Challenge Hundreds of helicopters are landing in communities across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, creating a cornucopia of colour as part of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance’s (LNAA) 30th Anniversary. For months, dedicated crafters across the two counties have got out their knitting needles and crochet hooks to make hundreds of bright yellow helicopters and post box toppers to help spread the word of the charity’s life-saving work. LNAA’s Volunteer Manager, Kate Kerrigan, said: “We have been overwhelmed with the response since we launched the challenge in February and over 800 people have already signed up to create their own woolly masterpiece. Collectively they are spreading the message about the vital work that our crews do every hour of the day, 365 days of the year.” Helicopters can be seen at shops, pubs, churches and outdoor spaces in villages and towns across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. The yarn bomb challenge will continue to grow over the summer as more helicopters are created and placed in public spaces, culminating in the Grand Finale in Air Ambulance Week at the beginning of September. LANDLORDS! Do you have a property to let?… The City of Lincoln Council offers a FREE property letting service and RENT GUARANTEE! 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