< Previous20 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping explains how you can get your garden dressed for success! around your garden, you just need to decide if you want warm white or cool white, or maybe multi coloured. Another option is candle-lit lanterns and Moroccan lamps which can look great. Extra warmth Fire pits are a great interactive experience to enjoy with the family and to relax around. Portable fire pits are ideal to move around the garden, but built-in ones offer the whole package. Surround seating means everyone can enjoy the same level of heat and comfort whilst maintaining an all-inclusive arrangement for chatting. Not only can they be used in the summer to extend the evenings, but also in the winter you can sit out at night and enjoy the starry skies while keeping cosy warm. Use accessories to dress to impress You can get your garden dressed to Dressed for success G ardens are considered as an extra room of the home and we’re investing more time and money in them. To use your garden as a living space rather than a visiting space for summer use only, its purpose should be just as important as any indoor space. Ambient lighting Extend the use of the garden after the sun goes down. Good garden lighting is essential and can be incorporated into a garden design, so that they can be plugged into your main electricity supply. However, if you aren’t having a complete makeover, you can use solar or battery- powered lighting and there are many options available. Many of the solar lighting will be on stakes and you can place them in pots around your seating area or in your flower beds. There are also great string lights that you can hang * 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 21 FULLERS Call 01522 868717 or 07867 510544 landscapinglincolnshire@gmail.com www.landscapinglincolnshire.com GARDEN ADVICE 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 impress with accessories! These are hugely popular, and this isn’t only limited to a few garden chairs. Thinking of your home inside out is a great way to explore ideas for dressing your garden. Like interior design, there’s scope for cushions, throws, mirrors, and even clocks in the mix! Outdoor rugs are really popular now as they come in all different colours, designs and sizes. They are waterproof but look exactly like those you would have inside your home. Blankets and candles are super cosy in the cooler nights, all perfectly practical and functional too, adding comfort and creating a ‘room.’ Free Fire Pit Get a free fire pit if you commission your garden construction in June or July* * T's and C's Apply. Qualification, along with size and type of fire pit depends on the level of investment © stock.adobe.com/Neil © stock.adobe.com/Photographee.eu © stock.adobe.com/ Photographee.eu22 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HORNCASTLE H orncastle’s history as a market town goes back to at least 1231, when it was first granted a market charter. At that time, it was renowned for hosting the world’s largest horse fair, and at the height of its popularity in the 1800s, people arrived from all over Europe to buy and sell at this trade event. The fair grew quieter over the years and eventually died out in the mid-1900s, but the town’s trading spirit has remained until the present day, with markets still held every Thursday and Saturday. Prior to its market days, Horncastle was first settled by the Romans, who built a fort where the River Waring meets the River Bain. The latter was likely the main point of access for early Horncastle, as there were no important roads leading to the settlement. This perhaps explains why there are no records of its Roman name. Though residents, the secondary school and several local businesses have adopted ‘Banovallum’ (or ‘Wall on the River Bain’) as a placeholder, this could just as easily have been Caistor’s Roman moniker, according to the old 7th century lists of towns and road-stations in the area. But when the Saxons set up around the fort, they called the place ‘Hyrncastre’, for its place at the corner, or ‘hyrn’, of the two rivers. From there the name stuck, only changing slightly between then and the modern day. By the time it was mentioned as ‘Hornecastle’ in the Domesday Book in 1086, it had grown to 41 households with two mills and 100 acres of meadow, all owned by William the Conqueror after the Norman Conquest of 1066. This thriving village would come to play a key role in the 1536 Lincolnshire Rising, when local farmers were outraged by Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. The village residents heard rumours that the king was closing down its own St Mary’s church to plunder its treasures for the royal coffers. So it was that humble farmers became rebels against the crown, forcing the Horncastle gentry to order the death of Thomas Cromwell, the leader of the Dissolution, and his supporters in the Church under threat of death. Several of these upper-class residents were killed in a show of bloody defiance, and the rebels amassed the support of an estimated 10,000 people as they gathered and marched on Lincoln. Nonetheless, the king refused their demands, and the ringleaders of the Horncastle rebellion were executed at Tyburn on Maundy Thursday in 1537. Thankfully, St Mary’s still stands for visitors to admire today. There’s been a church welcoming worshippers on the site ever since Roman times, though the original building was replaced by a Saxon Minster. Work started on the present church building in around 1250, which was restored in 1660 and again later in 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. 24 ÁHORNCASTLE Photo courtesy of Hugh MarrowsPhoto courtesy of Hugh Marrows Photo courtesy of Hugh Marrows24 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HORNCASTLE Askews Furniture Established in 1992, Askews Furniture has been proudly serving Lincolnshire for over 30 years from their three distinctive locations in Alford, Horncastle, and Mablethorpe. They feature some of the finest British manufacturers available today. This year marks the 2nd anniversary of their newest branch, 'Askews Best of British,' in Horncastle. Here, you'll discover a thoughtfully selected range of sofas, chairs, recliners, beds, mattresses, and oak and painted furniture for your living, dining, and bedroom requirements. "Our mission is to provide high-quality, reasonably priced furniture with exceptional customer service. Our deceptively spacious Horncastle store is designed to create a warm and homely atmosphere, making it easier for customers to envision our products in their own homes. Enjoy browsing our beautiful furniture in a relaxed, no-pressure environment, with our knowledgeable staff available to assist when needed. This sets us apart from other furniture stores, offering a traditional level of service that is rare today." Askews offers a free 'White Glove' delivery service to local customers spending over £250. This includes their two-person delivery team, delivery and assembly in your room of choice, and removal of all packaging. Additionally, they offer an 'Out with the Old, in with the New' disposal service for a small charge, ensuring a hassle-free shopping experience. 1859. The tower is the oldest part of the building, which is made even more remarkable by its quirky spirelet. The distinctive marks of this characterful church go even deeper into the building, with its nave arcade pillars that lean slightly to the south, and collection of 13 scythes said to have been wielded as weapons by the rebel farmers of the Lincolnshire Rising, mounted on the wall of the south chapel. St Mary’s contrasts this overtly violent history with its more prideful connection to monarchy, displaying 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. Besides its bustling market, a striking feature of Horncastle’s ancient history remains in the ruins of the Roman walls. The library incorporates the best preserved above ground sections of the wall and features it with great pride. Another two parts can be seen on Manor House Street near the entrance to the Health Centre, and inside Jabberwock Books to the north-east of the marketplace. After you get close enough to touch the walls and reflect on how long they’ve been part of Horncastle’s history, you might consider sponsoring a stone; all money from this goes into maintaining the wall sections, so visitors and residents can enjoy their presence for years still to come. With 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. The streets and buildings in the centre of Horncastle retain much of their old style, and you can easily imagine it being the set for some old period drama of England. The prevalence of antique shops and unusual goods on offer help cement that, making it feel markedly different from just about anywhere else in the county. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 25 HORNCASTLE CHARTERED 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… Photo courtesy of Hugh MarrowsPhoto courtesy of Hugh Marrows Besides its bustling market, a striking feature of Horncastle’s ancient history remains in the ruins of the Roman walls. Horncastle Cake Art 25 North Street, Horncastle, Lincs. LN9 5DX Tel: 01507 525926/522659 www.horncastlecakeart.co.uk We are a family business based in Horncastle, Lincolnshire making wedding and celebration cakes. Do not be deterred by the wool and crafts – we have a large display area in the back of the shop. We stock a large range of sugarcraft equipment along with icing, boards, boxes and cake decorations. Shoes by Grace 37b High St, Horncastle LN9 5HP. Telephone: 01507 523700 Email: shoesbygracehorncastle@gmail.com. Facebook: @ShoesbyGraceHorncastle Shoe’s by Grace, an individual, independent shoe shop for ladies and gentlemen. Stocking a wide range of styles for all seasons. Proud stockists of Rieker, Lunar and Shoozy plus many more. We also have accessories for everyone including, hats, bags, scarves, gloves and umbrellas. 26 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION In the swing of summer, Lincolnshire Today shares some fun outfits to don this month. fun Summer LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 27 FASHION Fat Face Perfect for moments in the sun, running errands, or enjoying time abroad, this striped maxi dress from Fat Face, with a shirred top with ruffled trim and tiered skirt, is made for twirling. 28 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION Left: Marc Cain This lightweight peach blazer and trouser set from Marc Cain is sure to help you brighten up your smart looks for summer. Middle: Barbour A versatile summer dress with a deep neck, puffed sleeves, full peplum skirt and exaggerated tie belt, this number from Barbour is easily dressed up or down with heeled sandals or trainers. Right: Gerry Weber Effortlessly elevated everyday-wear, this ensemble from Gerry Weber brings together a classy take on cargo pants, a rib knit top and light jacket. Opposite: Taifun With pink textured fabric and balloon sleeves, this dress from Taifun is certain to stand out in your wardrobe. Next >