< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY WEDDINGS people depart with is the stag and hen dos. What a lot of couples are doing lately is opting to combine the two together for one big celebration bash. After all, the getting-drunk-and-hiring- strippers approach isn’t for everyone. Some people want something a bit more memorable. Sport and outdoor activities will always be a favourite, from paintballing and airsoft to zorbing and assault courses. There’s a good chance that not everyone you’re inviting to the wedding will know one another, so this is a great opportunity to break the ice before any possible awkward encounters on the big day. For the perfect combined couples do, pair an outdoor activity with a spa day and everyone will feel well looked after and left with memories they’ll cherish. You could always go one step further and have a reverse honeymoon. Instead of having a getaway after the wedding, why not take your friends and relatives along before the wedding for the hen and stag dos. This way everyone will feel included and you don’t have to worry about the weather. Some of the best ideas arrive unexpectedly, whether a sudden epiphany in the middle of the night, a flash of inspiration walking down the high street, or a brilliant idea for your wedding when driving down the motorway. These and other final flourishes will add pizazz to proceedings, leaving photos you’ll want to flick through for years to come and memories to revisit again and again. In terms of colour, lavenders and blues may be the hit hues for weddings this year, taking another regency-era style leaf from the Bridgerton book. But another colour not to be overlooked is green. Only this time, we mean it in the sustainable sense. As lovebirds who also adore our planet look for creative ways to be eco-conscious, here’s where tradition can come into its own in a modern context. Incorporating ‘something old’ is the perfect way to embrace the past while looking to the future, and your something can be anything. Save money for your lives together by borrowing gowns or suits from loved ones, rescuing them from cupboards and lofts to be danced in once again, or rent in garden games for an outdoor wedding. Using your imagination means a celebration even more unique to you and opens up opportunities to show gratitude to the older generations in your wedding party. After all the celebrations have been shared, the final important things remaining is to thank your guests for being there with a thoughtful gift. Wedding favours are an easy and popular way to bring an eco-friendly aspect to the big day. Nobody wants to worry that the presents carefully matched to each table setting will only end up cluttering a shelf, or worse, forgotten or thrown away. Taking the green theme ever further, giving a plant is the perfect way to let your guests remember your wedding, and remind them of love as something that grows with time. While potted plants are pretty, another neat and attractive idea is a thank you card made with seed paper, ready to be planted and nurtured at home. Not only does this save money, especially for a longer guest list, but it gives your loved ones a living memory of your wedding, and excitement for things to come. 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To receive a copy of the county’s most prestigious, full colour Wedding Guide, send a S.A.E. to: Lincolnshire Today Wedding Guide, Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby, North East Lincs DN31 2QE Alternatively visit: 52 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY T hroughout history famous churchmen have had a significant impact on both the national and international life of their times. Many, rising from humble origins, attained positions of considerable power as advisors to kings thus influencing state affairs; many also left important educational and historic legacies. Lincolnshire clergy have often been at the forefront of English history. Here we find out how! Our earliest churchman of note was St Gilbert of Sempringham (C1083 to 1189). Born the son of a knight, but with a spinal deformity, Gilbert was unable to follow his anticipated knightly lifestyle and was sent to be educated in Paris. His academic success and his humility were quickly recognised and on returning to England he joined the household of the Bishop of Lincoln. He refused an offer of an archdeaconship and went back to Sempringham about AD1131 to start a school for local girls and its success led to the offer of land to build a priory. Its success in turn led to further foundations until there were thirteen Gilbertine priories of which ten were in Lincolnshire. They were unusual in that they were the only monastic group to be founded in England and were “shared” houses of both men and women; though they lived apart. Sempringham survived until its dissolution in AD1538. Born at Langton-by-Wragby during Gilbert’s lifetime was Stephen Langton (C1160 to 1228) and he may have had some early education at the Gilbertine Priory at nearby Bullington. Again, he was educated in Paris gaining a high reputation as a scholar and theologian. As a cardinal he was nominated by Pope Innocent III for Archbishop of Canterbury a post he took up in AD1213 after a dispute between the Pope and King John had been resolved. He went on to play an important role, along with the rebel barons, in drafting the Magna Carta which John was forced to sign in AD1215. He died in 1228 and is commemorated at his birthplace with a stained-glass window and exhibition in St Giles church. With the far-reaching consequences of the Magna Carta down the centuries he was perhaps the clergyman who had the most far- reaching impact on England’s, and indeed international, legal history. Little is known about the life of Robert Mannyng from Bourne (C1258 to C1340 both dates uncertain). We know he spent time at Sempringham from AD1288 and at Sixhills priory (another Gilbertine house). He is best known for his many writings which are important in depicting life of the time. This importance however is mainly because they were written in what are amongst the earliest examples of Early This month we look at the influence of Lincolnshire churchmen over the centuries. Lincolnshire explored BISHOP WAYNEFLETE'S SCHOOL STEPHEN LANGTON MEMORIAL WINDOWLINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 53 English that remain recognisable today. William Patten was born towards the end of the C14th (probably 1395?) at Wainfleet – spelt “Wayneflete” at the time. His father was of country gentleman origin. William was educated at Winchester College and New College Oxford, and ordained at Spalding in AD1420. His abilities led to him to find favour with King Henry VI and being appointed as provost to the newly founded Eton College. By AD1447 he was Bishop of Winchester and in AD1456 he became Lord Chancellor to the king. He founded Magdalen College Oxford in AD1448 for the study of theology and despite his eminent status he didn’t forget his home town. His life- long interest in education led him to found a school in Wainfleet. Bishop Wayneflete died in 1486 and was buried in Winchester cathedral. His school building still stands in St John Street, Wainfleet. Another bishop, born circa AD1448 was Richard Foxe from Ropsley. His early education was possibly at Boston Grammar School and later at Magdalen College Oxford and then (again!) in Paris. There he met the future King Henry VII and on Henry’s succession became a member of the King’s Council, and later Secretary of State, Lord Privy Seal and Bishop of Exeter, and later of Winchester. He retained these roles when Henry became king and was to baptise the future Henry VIII. He remembered Lincolnshire too, founding the King’s School Grantham (which Isaac Newton attended). He died in 1528 and is also buried at Winchester. Yet another archbishop came from Grimsby; John Whitgift (1530 to 1604). After education at Cambridge, he was ordained in 1560 and became chaplain to the Bishop of Ely before a series of prestigious appointments. First, as Dean at Lincoln in AD1571, as Vice-chancellor of Cambridge University in AD1570, Bishop of Worcester in AD1576 and Archbishop of Canterbury in AD1583. Samuel Wesley (1662 to 1735) was once the vicar at South Ormsby before moving to Epworth in 1696. Here he fathered two of the most famous churchmen of the C18th; John and Charles Wesley, the founders of the Methodist church. John, born in AD1703, is perhaps the best known of the two for his epic preaching tours travelling thousands of miles throughout Britain whilst Charles (born AD1707) was more of a hymn writer. At Oxford the brothers were nicknamed “Methodists” from their style of worship and when John became a fervent evangelist, he was barred from preaching in Church of England churches and famously preached instead standing on his father’s tomb in Epworth churchyard (the table-tomb is still there by the chancel). Since the late C18th of course the Methodist church has spread around the globe. Charles died in AD1788 and John in AD1791. John Hunt (1812 to 1848) was of humble origins. This “ploughboy missionary” is little known today but there is a memorial chapel to him, built in 1909, at Thorpe-on- the-Hill, southwest of Lincoln. Self- educated, he preached locally before going to college aged 21 and three years later departed for Fiji where he translated the bible into Fijian, but died ten years later of “overwork”. by Hugh Marrows SEMPRINGHAM - ST GILBERT CARVING ST GILES CHURCH, LANGTON-BY-WRAGBY SEMPRINGHAM JOHN HUNT MEMORIAL CHAPELPLAQUE AT BISHOP FOXE'S BIRTHPLACE JOHN HUNT MEMORIAL CHAPEL54 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING Luxury and class This month we look at some more comfort-oriented cars, with a focus on looking good and feeling luxurious. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 55 COUNTY MOTORING Audi SQ8 e-tron The new version of Audi’s flagship electric SUV also brings with it a new name: Q8 e-tron. This positions the model as the flagship offering in Audi’s electric model portfolio. The famous four rings themselves have also had a redesign, now visible at the front and rear end as a flush, two- dimensional logo, while the model designation is also now visible on the b-pillar. The level of standard equipment across the Q8 e-tron lineup reflects its position as the most sophisticated electric SUV in Audi’s portfolio. Highlights include adaptive air suspension, quattro all-wheel drive and progressive steering, which feature across all models. Further increasing on-board comfort and refinement are heated and electrically adjustable front seats, windscreen with acoustic glazing, Audi Virtual cockpit, keyless-go and two-zone automatic air conditioning including comfort remote preconditioning. This enhanced system now allows customers to heat or cool the car, and activate seat heating and ventilation, and window heating via the myAudi app.56 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING BMW 5 Series Saloon The eighth generation 5 Series fuses advanced technology with elegant and sporting saloon style, generous space and exceptional refinement. All-electric drive arrives in the BMW 5 Series Saloon for the first time – BMW i5 eDrive40 offers up to 361-mile range, BMW i5 M60 xDrive delivers scintillating performance with 0-62mph in 3.8s. The exterior design of the latest generation reinterprets the sporty elegance of a BMW 5 Series Saloon in the brand’s current design language. In the interior, the latest generation BMW 5 Series debuts several firsts for the iconic saloon. It is the first BMW in the UK to feature Veganza upholstery as standard from launch, encompassing the seats, dashboard and door panels while the striking BMW Interaction Bar first seen in the BMW 7 Series is now incorporated in the new BMW 5 Series. Furthermore, the saloon is now available with a panoramic roof – the first time in the model’s history – and the digital experience is taken to a new high with cutting-edge additions of AI-driven servicing notifications and the introduction of in-car gaming. The remarkable history of the Duckworth Motor Group In 1952, James Duckworth, a skilled engineer, relocated to Lincolnshire, laying the foundation for the family’s legacy. Martin Duckworth, James’s son an avid engineer, developed a fascination with motor vehicles and at the age of 12, he worked part-time at a Lincoln garage, nurturing his passion. In 1962, Martin and James established their own village garage. Driven by Martin’s love for Land Rover and with a customer base favouring the Defender, the Duckworths sought an official Land Rover franchise. After years of effort, their perseverance paid off in 1980. The family renovated a derelict workshop, which is still the Market Rasen branch today, to accommodate a showroom and workshop. In 2002, Ben Duckworth, Martin’s son, joined the business, bringing with him a Land Rover apprenticeship and HND in Motor Manufacturing. Ben took over in 2007, opened a flagship JLR showroom in Boston in 2017, and a showroom at Kirton, Boston, specialising in Isuzu vehicles and used-approved vehicles. Today, the group thrives with over 150 staff across three sites. Their success is fuelled by an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction and a loyal clientele. Duckworth Land Rover & Parts Market Rasen: 01673 842101 Willingham Rd, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RE Duckworth Jaguar Land Rover Boston: 01205 722110 Avalon Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1QR Duckworth Isuzu & Select Used Cars Boston: 01205 725700 101 London Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JH Visit www.duckworth.co.uk The name for Jaguar, Land Rover, Isuzu & Select Used Cars in Lincolnshire )DPLO\RZQHGDQGUXQRIƓFLDO franchise since 198058 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY COUNTY MOTORING Continental GT and GTC Azure 2023 brings a fresh new look for the Continental GT and GTC Azure – the members of the Continental family centred on wellbeing, comfort and luxury, diametrically opposed to the performance-focused S and Speed models. Taking inspiration from the pinnacle Bentayga EWB Azure, both Grand Tourers now receive a ‘Vertical Vane Grille’ design that remains elegant while being visually striking. The unique grille consists of bright chrome vertical vanes sitting in front of a black mesh grille. The 22” ten-spoke black painted and bright machined Azure wheel from the Flying Spur becomes standard, creating further harmony with other models in the Azure range. The iconic two-door grand tourers also benefit from a new lofted quilting pattern emphasising the focus of wellness and technology, synonymous of the Azure range. As standard for Azure models, new deep pile overmats are more luxurious than ever. Using 100 per cent pure wool, the deep pile Wilton carpets have an exceptionally luxuriant, velvety feel. A specially selected wool variety is used due to its cleanliness and purity in colour which is tested to ensure quality standards are met before use. 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