I always think of myself as a Geordie, hailing from Newcastle upon Tyne, even though I haven’t lived there since I was 18. Husband, Dougie, is an Edinburgh man, despite leaving home at the...
The perfect summer evening at Sergi’s Tapas Bar, Spalding
When we were visiting Seville last autumn, I would never have imagined that a few months later we would be tucking into tasty tapas back home in our small Lincolnshire town of Spalding. Karl...
A little taste of Italy in Stamford
“Fancy a trip to Stamford and maybe have a nice lunch out?” I suggested to Dougie. I thought this would be a good post-birthday treat for my hubby, seeing as the clothes I’d bought...
There’s more than just Magna Carta at Lincoln Castle
I’d like to begin by saying a big thank you to everyone who buys National Lottery tickets. Since 1994 every time you’ve popped into a newsagent to pick up your daily paper and a couple...
A grand day out at Burghley House
Why is it we often neglect to appreciate the things of wonder which are right on our doorstep? Burghley House, near Stamford in Lincolnshire, is the most beautiful 16th century house set in glorious...
When Jimi Hendrix came to Spalding
On 29 May 1967 our little sleepy town of Spalding became host to one of the first ever rock festivals. Held in a tulip bulb auction shed, Barbecue ’67, for an admission price of...
You shall go to the ball…
From Mrs O to Mrs Ooh It took a lot less than a pumpkin, a few mice and a Fairy Godmother to change me from the daft old bat with hump and varicose veins...
The Gallery – The Weekend – Spalding Flower Parade
Float for the Flower Queen and her attendants It was the end of an era for Spalding this weekend. The 55th and final Flower Parade was cheered through the town centre: more than 30,000...