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Is it not musical to listen to raindrops plinking into one of our rivers, or to sit beneath an awning as gentle mist rolls over the countryside? Just as a snowy, wintry wonderland can make for spectacle, I believe rain – be it heavy or gentle – can have just as profound an effect, and often times better. Plant and animal life thrives when it rains, whereas the burning heat brings only yellowing grass and curling, dying flowers. Perhaps it is a little dramatic and poetic of me to consider such things, but this month always brings about such thoughts. It could be the weather, or it could be the sense of anticipation the county feels as it nears winter and Christmas. The nights will soon become colder, and the trees will shed their leaves, and Lincolnshire will take on a different look. No less beautiful and no less ephemeral and yet, considered by many, somehow lesser to the 30+ degree weather with its burning sunlight and dry air. If nothing else this fall and winter, I encourage everyone to step outside and enjoy Lincolnshire’s beauty in the colder, wetter climate. You might just be surprised. Good reading, as always. Michael Fisher Editor and the Lincolnshire Today team from the editor 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. 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LincolnshireToday @lincstoday lincolnshiretoday.netFeatures 6 THIS MONTH IN LINCOLNSHIRE What’s been going on in the county this month? 22IN LOVE WITH LOUTH The story of Louth’s evolution is a fascinatingly intricate one, with its beginnings in an unassuming Anglo-Saxon village to a must visit shopping and hospitality destination. 28A NEW OUTFIT FOR OCTOBER It may be Halloween this month, but these new looks are sure to be a treat! 34 AN ACCESSORY OR TWO From a few pieces of jewellery to a new bag, accessories should not be forgotten when putting together your outfits. 36SIMPLY STYLISH Putting together a sharp outfit doesn’t have to be difficult. 38HOW TO INCORPORATE THE LEADING TRENDS INTO YOUR AUTUMN/WINTER BEAUTY ROUTINE Autumn evokes thoughts of opulence, with its imagery of strolls through leaf-covered landscapes adorned in rich, earthy tones. Whilst there is a plethora of ways to straightforwardly incorporate these hues into your hair and makeup routine, you may also want to think about the aesthetics that come with this time of year. 40HEALTH INTO FALL We delve into the essential vitamins your body needs during the fall season and how to incorporate them into your daily life, through the 3 key ways of lifestyle, diet, and supplements. 42AUTUMN RECIPES Brighten up your fall months with these exciting recipes that won’t break the bank. 46LINCOLNSHIRE HERITAGE EXPLORED We sometimes take our woodlands for granted but almost all have fascinating histories. OCTOBER IT MAY BE HALLOWEEN THIS MONTH, BUT THESE NEW LOOKS ARE SURE TO BE A TREAT! contentsWE DELVE INTO THE ESSENTIAL VITAMINS YOUR BODY NEEDS DURING THE FALL SEASON AND HOW TO INCORPORATE THEM INTO YOUR DAILY LIFE, THROUGH THE 3 KEY WAYS OF LIFESTYLE, DIET, AND SUPPLEMENTS. 48COMFORT AND CONTINUITY We explore the ins and outs of assisted living, an option that offers seniors comfort, autonomy, and continuity. 50BEATING BREAST CANCER Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s largest breast cancer research charity, makes every October an event for raising both the funds and awareness that combat breast cancer. 56HISTORICAL HOUSES - GUNBY HALL Gunby Hall could be considered one of the main reasons Skegness is here today! 60FUTURE VEHICLES Soon to be available motors are exploring new possibilities and bringing some much-needed excitement to an otherwise stale board. 64CHRISTMAS EVENTS A look at this year’s festive offerings. 70WHAT’S ON There’s always something going on in Lincolnshire. 74INTERVIEW WITH… Lincolnshire based Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown is a unique comedian with humour covering forthright social comedy, some profanities and a dislike for political-correctness, but it was only after Roy, real name of Royston Vasey, was sent to jail and read a book there by the late, great Bob Hope, and then after his release saw Ken Dodd perform live, was he inspired to want to try stand-up comedy. Desirable homes 12AN IDYLLIC EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY This month’s featured property is surrounded by blissful countryside views, has been wonderfully extended by its owner and provides top-spec equestrian facilities. 18COLOURS OF ZIMBABWE Rozanne Bell’s art is colourful and striking, bringing a touch of her homeland of Zimbabwe to England. 20SCULPTING THE PERFECT GARDEN Ed Fuller from Fullers Landscaping reflects on a recent project to help inspire your garden design.DPA and Currys expand Tech4Families to provide devices for disadvantaged families across Lincolnshire Coast The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) have expanded their Tech4Families scheme to help drive digital inclusion by connecting disadvantaged families across Lincolnshire Coast with laptops and digital access. The scheme consists of microdonations from customers of Currys, allowing the DPA to purchase new laptops for children experiencing digital poverty. Parents are able to apply online or via a dedicated text line, and the successful families will receive a laptop and resource pack. The scheme was initially launched in September 2022, targeting five key areas in the UK including Staffordshire, West Cumbria, the Norfolk Coast, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend, and Ayrshire, and is now being extended to Lincolnshire Coast – an area in the UK with a high level of digital poverty. The Tech4Families expansion aims to provide deprived families across Lincolnshire Coast with digital access by rolling out laptops and devices, equipping them with resources they need to gain equal opportunities, helping to support the 11 million people in the UK currently experiencing digital exclusion. The rare and endangered Crystal Moss-animal, living in just one place in Lincolnshire, is set to benefit from efforts to boost its recovery as part of a new nationwide project. The Lincolnshire project is one of 63 across England to be awarded a share of £14.5m by Natural England to help recover 150 species nationwide. The Crystal Moss-animal, commonly known as the bellflower animal, is a rare bryozoan (an aquatic invertebrate animal); one of just eleven such species of bryozoa in Britain. The recovery project on Greater Lincolnshire’s Blow Wells will be delivered by Lincolnshire County Council’s Lincolnshire Chalk Stream Project, and aims to identify the ecological requirements of this species to help establish new populations. This project will contribute towards this species population recovery through increased knowledge, monitoring and engagement; helping to establish a more resilient population of Crystal Moss-animal in Greater Lincolnshire. A new park and gardens in Scunthorpe’s Church Square have been officially renamed the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Gardens. The renaming took place on the first anniversary of the Queen’s death, with a plaque. A sculpture is being commissioned to be installed at a later date, and an artist is set to be appointed to depict a mural in the recently refurbished park. Council leader Rob Waltham said: “This is a lasting tribute to the late queen’s exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to her people. It is fitting that it is happening in one of the area’s newest developments, the tranquil setting of the urban park, showing that while we respect the past we are also looking forward to a bright future. “I hope everyone who comes to the Queen Elizabeth Gardens, whether to enjoy one of the many events taking place here, to visit 20-21 Visual Arts Centre or just for a relaxing stroll takes a moment of quiet contemplation and gratitude for the late queen’s unwavering service.” © stock.adobe.com/ asura latest news Threatened rare animal gets helping hand from government funding Scunthorpe’s new park is named after our late Queen © stock.adobe.com/ Maksym YemelyanovGrantham fire station revamp remembers former firefighter A programme of refurbishment work has been completed at Grantham fire station, along with the addition of a new training facility in the grounds. A £1.3m investment from Lincolnshire County Council has seen the modernisation of the fire station on Harlaxton Road with a new training complex and Breathing Apparatus workshop. The training complex has been opened and named in memory of former Crew Manager at Grantham, Pete Scarlett, who died unexpectedly in July 2020. Cllr Lindsey Cawrey, executive councillor for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue, said: “We continue to invest in the safety and wellbeing of our firefighters, who respond to emergencies and keep our communities safe. “On top of new equipment and vehicles, we have a programme of works at our fire stations to ensure firefighters have the best facilities for training and personal development. “The new training facilities will ensure realistic scenarios for the crews who are based here to practice in, and also ensure that a well-respected former colleague will not be forgotten.” A wide-reaching plan to weave biodiversity into every aspect of the council’s remit across North Lincolnshire has been agreed. It will mean every council decision will include how best to conserve and enhance the natural habitat – for example sowing wildflower seeds when verges have been dug up. Other possibilities include installing nest boxes for birds and bats on public buildings and council-owned land and reducing the use of chemicals. The details have been laid out in a recent cabinet report, which details the council’s commitment to Government requirements regarding biodiversity. Cllr Christine Patterson, cabinet support for environment, said: “Increasing biodiversity is vital to help preserve the environment for generations to come – and ensuring that every decision we make has this consideration is essential. “It will increase the number of plants and wildlife in the region as well as creating more and better habitats, enabling nature to recover and thrive and supports new projects and importantly jobs.” Council decides to make biodiversity a feature of all of its work New plaque honours Gainsborough’s manufacturing past A plaque to record the historic significance of former Gainsborough machinery manufacturer Marshalls has been unveiled at Marshall’s Yard by Sir Edward Leigh MP. The National Transport Trust, with the agreement of Dransfield Properties, unveiled a ‘Red Wheel’ plaque to highlight the work of Marshall, Sons & Co and its place in manufacturing history. It was primarily an agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1848 and based in the Britannia Iron Works which is now Marshall’s Yard, whose buildings still show signs of their original purpose. The plaque is sited on what was once part of the Marshall Sons & Co’s original building. Deputy chairman of The National Transport Trust Jerry Swift said: “We have a register of sites we believe warrant a ‘Red Wheel’ and Marshall’s Yard is very much one of these sites. Marshall’s of course was such a significant player in the development and manufacture of traction engines and agricultural machinery, amongst other things, and we wanted to recognise this.” © stock.adobe.com/hjschneider © stock.adobe.com/LawreyCouncil gets share of more than £5m to boost number of car charge points Lincolnshire County Council has been given £5.6m as part of a thirteen-council consortium that’s secured a total £39.3m of funding to get more electric vehicle chargers. The cash has come from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. In 2022, LCC led a similar bid with Midlands Connect and four other councils to secure a total purse of nearly £1m of funding through the LEVI Fund Pilot – that money is expected to attract an additional £2.8m of private sector investment. Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, said: “This is a vital next step in our efforts to improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the region ahead of the phase out of sales of new diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030. This funding will improve the lives of those living in the Midlands, particularly for those who do not have access to off-street parking and may struggle to charge their vehicle otherwise.” latest news © stock.adobe.com/Quality Stock Arts University of Lincoln Professor to be awarded a British Academy medal Professor Carenza Lewis has been awarded a British Academy medal, in recognition of her distinguished accomplishments in landscape archaeology and lasting impact on social sciences. Carenza Lewis is Professor of Public Understanding of Research at the University of Lincoln, and is awarded the British Academy Landscape Archaeology Medal 2023. This annual award was created by British Academy Fellow Professor John Coles, to establish an Academy medal for its field – awarded for the very first time in 2007. Professor Lewis is the first woman to receive this award. Professor Lewis is well-known for her time on the hit Channel 4 show Time Team and joined the University of Lincoln in 2015. A specialist in medieval archaeology, her research into the historic development of rural settlements has over decades involved thousands of members of the public in new excavations. These have thrown new light on the origins of today’s villages and towns and the impact of events such as the Black Death plague pandemic. Since 2019, she has introduced this publicly engaged approach to archaeological investigation into Europe and spearheaded innovative research into the public benefits of participation in heritage. Lincolnshire biomass business snapped up in multi-million pound deal Flush Energy Limited has looked to Lincolnshire for its first acquisition, as the start-up business seeks growth opportunities in the biomass sector. Flush Energy has snapped up the business and assets of 3F Pellets Limited (in administration), a manufacturer and supplier of wood-based pellet products including biomass heating pellets. Flush Energy is now focussed on returning the Lincolnshire-based plant to production and targeting further acquisition opportunities. A multi-disciplinary team at Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP advised Flush Energy on the acquisition from administrators at Moorfields Advisory. The insolvency and reorganisation team at international law firm Clyde & Co LLP were instructed by the joint administrators on the acquisition. Grant Lodge, CEO of Flush Energy, said: “We are delighted to have concluded the acquisition of the Lincoln pellet plant and are making swift progress with getting it back into production and yielding RHI income.” © stock.adobe.com/mrks_vAA mmaggiccaal, afffteeer--ddaaarkkk illuuumminaatteeddd tttraaaill 24 NOV–31 DEC Tickets from £15 christmasatbelton.com in partnership with NEW LIGHTS, NEW TRAIL FOR 2023Next >