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Issue 060 

Established in 1920, Odling Bros 

is an independent butchers offering locally sourced 

meats, as well as a range of baked goods, a cheese and 

delicatessen counter and grocery essentials. 

For more info, visit www.odlingbros.co.uk or 

turn to page 3… 

See this issue online at www.reflect-magazine.co.uk 

Follow the BEAT of 

your heart for 

National 

Heart Month 

Find out 

what’s happening 

this February with 

What’s On 

Experience the best that the 

countryside has to offer at 

The Big One

Odling Bros Ltd 01522 810228 

02 Lincolnshire’s Finest 

supports Reflect Magazine 

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©VisitBritain/ Britain on View 

Lovely Lincolnshire 

With its fabulous coastal resorts, historical charm, thriving 

market towns, unspoilt countryside and cultural heritage, 

Lincolnshire is a varied and vibrant county; sure to keep a smile 

on any visitor’s face, Reflect would like to encourage our readers 

to visit this stunning region for a holiday this year. 

Fabulous Coast 

For a traditional seaside holiday, Lincolnshire 

cannot be beaten! Head to the bustling towns 

of Skegness, Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes on 

the Lincolnshire Coast, where, come rain or 

shine, fun is never in short supply. 

Skegness is a popular choice for family holidays 

with quality hotels, guest houses, bed and 

breakfast accommodation and self-catering 

properties. There’s also plenty of caravan and 

camping parks for those looking to enjoy a 

holiday on a budget. 

The resort of Mablethorpe can be found just 

along the coast from Skegness and boasts a 

sandy Blue Flag beach, complete with its very 

own sand train, as well as unique beach huts, 

known as the ‘Bathing Beauties’, along the 

promenade and beyond. Each one of these 

huts was designed as part of the Bathing 

Beauties Festival, which takes place each 

September. 

Historical Charm 

Lincoln is a city rich in history. The cobbled 

streets of Lincoln’s Cathedral Quarter will 

transport you back in time as you wander 

through the superb historical landmarks and 

amazing architecture that sets this place 

apart from other cities. The stunning, gothic 

cathedral dates back to 1072, and offers some 

fascinating tales from the past. It’s also known for 

drawing film fans from far and wide since featuring in 

the 2006 box office smash the Da Vinci Code. 

Lincoln Castle, built by William the Conqueror in the 

late 11th Century, is also a must for anyone thinking of 

visiting the city, as it houses one of only four surviving 

copies of the Magna Carta. This important document, 

which was drawn up in 1215, set the standard for 

democracy and laws within England, and is exhibited 

proudly alongside the story of its creation. 

Unspoilt Countryside 

Wanting an alternative to the busy city? Then head 

to the coast and wider countryside for more fun, 

frolics and fresh air. Golfing, fishing and horse riding 

provide a more liberating and leisurely way to explore 

Lincolnshire. 

Ramblers are well catered for in Lincolnshire with 

numerous pub, canal, nature, village, aviation, history 

and even literary trails to be explored. All the paths are 

well marked and the terrain is wonderfully varied. 

Golfers can also make either a day or weekend of it, by 

teeing off from one of Lincolnshire’s vast range of 50 

golf courses. From championship standard to stunning 

parkland courses, breathtaking links courses to some 

truly challenging nine-hole courses, Lincolnshire has 

something to suit all golfers. 

Food Glorious Food 

The eastern county has been leading the way in 

living off the land for many years, before ‘seasonal’, 

‘sustainable’ and even ‘local’ were buzz words – food 

and drink in Lincolnshire is at the very heart and soul 

of life. 

As a rural county, Lincolnshire is the birth-place 

of a number of dishes and delicacies, including: 

tangy Lincolnshire Poacher cheese, coarse-ground 

Lincolnshire sausages, succulent, marbled Lincoln red 

beef, stuffed chine salt-cured pork filled with green 

herbs, usually parsley, haslet – a type of pork loaf, also 

flavoured with sage – and Plum bread. 

For the freshest, finest local produce look out for the 

Tastes of Lincolnshire logo at shops, places to eat and 

accommodation. A Lincolnshire County Council and 

European Union funded project, Tastes of Lincolnshire 

encourages people to choose local food and drink. 

Food produced by its members can be enjoyed 

across the county in farm shops, farmhouse B&B and 

guesthouses, hotels, pubs, cafes, restaurants and bars 

flying the Tastes of Lincolnshire flag. For further details 

on food from Lincolnshire, or the Tastes of Lincolnshire 

project, please visit 

www.visitlincolnshire.com/food-and-drink 

Visit www.visitlincolnshire.com for more info 

Image courtesy of Lincolnshire Tourism 

www.visitlincolnshire.com 

Image courtesy of Lincolnshire Tourism 

www.visitlincolnshire.com 

Preparing For University Life At The 

Priory Academy LSST 

An exciting and vibrant place to study, 

The Priory Academy LSST is proud 

to announce the opening of its new 

Sixth Form Boarding House, Robert de 

Cheney House, in September 2012. 

Robert de Cheney House is a brand 

new, state of the art build, providing 

boarding facilities exclusively for Sixth 

Form students, set in the grounds of 

The Priory Academy LSST in Lincoln, 

which has an outstanding Ofsted Report. 

Accommodation is available for both 

male and female students, all in single 

en-suite study bedrooms, on single sex 

floors within the House. 

With 60 full-time boarding places, Robert 

de Cheney House is available to students 

from the UK, British passport holders 

living overseas and students with an EU 

passport. As a state school, the Priory 

Academy LSST is a less expensive option 

for students looking for high quality 

education without the private school 

price tag, as there are no tuition fees for 

students who board in the state sector. 

Marketing Manager, Martin Mammatt, told 

Reflect: “At The Priory Academy LSST, we 

believe boarding education should be a richly 

rewarding and enjoyable time for students; 

an exciting period of self-development, and 

a wonderful opportunity for students to 

learn to live with others before making the 

transition to university life. As well as this, the 

House aims to provide a safe environment 

in which to feel part of a relaxed, supportive 

community that seeks to complement and 

enhance all their academic desires, aims and 

aspirations.” 

The Sixth Form at the Priory Academy 

LSST caters for the needs of nearly 500 

students and offers over 40 subjects, all 

taught by dedicated and specialist staff. It 

is proud of its excellent facilities, which 

include a common room, dining area, 

study rooms, IT base and a purposebuilt 

science block which includes a 

planetarium.Boarders will also be able to 

use the academy’s own equestrian centre 

in rural Lincolnshire and education 

centre in Normandy, France. 

Every year, a significant number of students from The Priory Academy LSST gain 

places at Oxbridge colleges, UK Medical Schools and a range of other top universities. 

For more information, please visit www.prioryacademies.co.uk or call 01522 889977. 

Alfred Enderby 

100-year-old 

smokehouse 

specialising in smoked 

haddock fillets and 

finnans, plus whole 

sides of smoked 

Scottish salmon. 

Open weekdays 

8am – 2pm. 

Fish Dock Road, Fish Docks, 

Grimsby DN31 3NE 

www.alfredenderby.co.uk 

smoked@alfredenderby.co.uk 

01472 342984 

Odling Bros Scoop 

Certificate of Recognition 

Situated in the village of Navenby near Lincoln, Odling 

Bros is an independent butchers, offering high quality 

cuts of meat, alongside a deli counter and grocers 

stocking all the essentials. Established in the 1920s, 

Odling Bros has remained in the Odling family since 

its creation, which helps to maintain that family feel 

and the friendly and approachable nature of its staff, 

something that Odling Bros prides itself on. 

The shop underwent a radical refurbishment in 2006 

in order to accommodate the Odling Bros expanding 

range of products, which includes locally sourced 

meat and poultry, a wide range of goods baked on the 

premises (including pork pies, meat pies and sausage 

rolls), an extensive cheese and delicatessen counter 

and fresh vegetables and grocery essentials. 

Alan Odling, told Reflect: “My grandfather established 

the butchers and my brother Roy and I are going to carry 

on for many more years, hopefully passing it onto our 

children to enable a fourth or even fifth generation of 

Odlings to carry on the Odling Bros name and reputation 

here in Navenby for future generations.” 

With such an excellent reputation for high quality 

products and a friendly smile, Reflect have chosen 

Odling Bros for a Certificate of Recognition for 

Services To The Local Community. On hearing the 

news, Alan said: “Thank you Reflect I’m chuffed! It’s nice 

to get recognition and everyone here really appreciates 

the fact that our hard work and commitment to 

providing quality products has been recognised. Over 

the years, we’ve continually built upon our reputation for 

exceptional quality, striving to give our customers exactly 

what they want at a reasonable price, with a smile and 

cheery greeting.” 

Celebrating 92 years of success, as well as our 

Certificate of Recognition, Odling Bros is today run by 

Keith’s sons as a team effort after his retirement last 

year. Odling Bros do run a delivery service from their 

mobile van, covering the areas of Waddington and 

Brant Road, as well as RAF Cranwell. Alan and Roy are 

hoping to expand the deliveries further this year with 

a mail order service as part of a new website, which 

should be launch at the end of February. 

If you can’t wait until then for regular updates on 

Odling Bros, you can befriend them on Facebook 

(Odling Bros Ltd) or even follow them on Twitter (@ 

Odlingsbutchers), where Alan often ‘tweets’ special 

offers exclusively for Odling’s followers. 

Odling Bros is open from Monday to Saturday, 6am 

until 5:30pm, so why not pop in and see for yourself 

why they’ve survived for so long, and gained such an 

enviable reputation. 

For more information, 

please call 01522 810228 or visit www.odlingbros.co.uk 

Alternatively email shop@odlingbros.co.uk 

Odling Bros. Ltd, 54 High Street, Navenby, Lincolnshire LN5 0ET

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Established in 1920, Odling Bros 

is an independent butchers offering locally sourced 

meats, as well as a range of baked goods, a cheese and 

delicatessen counter and grocery essentials. 

For more info, visit www.odlingbros.co.uk or 

turn to page 3… 

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04 Contents 

10 What’s On 

12 National Heart Month 

19 Treboeth Guesthouse 

20 Holidays & Leisure 

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14 Healthy Lunches 

22 Reflect Recommends 

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09 The Big One 

16 Wedding Review 

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Another Triumph For 

The Lincoln Whisky Shop 

Reflect Editor, Elaine Ellis, said: “I actually came 

across The Lincoln Whisky Shop when looking 

for a Christmas present for my dad; I was so 

impressed when I saw the range of whiskies on 

offer – there was no one else in mind for this 

Certificate of Recognition. I hope it encourages 

more readers to see for themselves the varied 

and extensive range offered by The Lincoln 

Whisky Shop.” 

Since October 2011, The Lincoln Whisky Shop 

has been under the experienced and enthusiastic 

management of Nick and Cathy Ridout. Nick told 

Reflect: “The Lincoln Whisky Shop started life as one 

of a small chain of local off-licenses here in Lincoln, 

known as Pratt’s, but in 1976, it was transformed 

into the specialist whisky shop it is today. We’re the 

fourth set of owners since that time and only came 

across the opportunity to buy the business by chance. 

We were regular customers and discovered in a 

chance conversation with the previous owners that 

they were selling up, so Cathy and I decided to buy 

it. I’d recently retired from 35 years in the Army and 

was looking for something to do. I’ve always been 

interested in whisky and odd/unusual drinks and felt 

that shop keeping would be a fun and interesting 

way to spend a few years, so we took the plunge. I’m 

loving being my own boss as well as meeting people 

from all over the country who share my passion for 

whisky.” 

The Lincoln Whisky Shop specialise in those rare 

and unusual whiskies, spirits and liqueurs that 

you won’t find in your local supermarket. Nick 

said: “Our core business is whisky; we sell a wide 

selection of malts and blends, the sort of bottles you 

can get in the supermarket but we pride ourselves 

on catering to a niche market as well, selling those 

unusual varieties that you won’t find elsewhere. I also 

relish the challenge of finding a whisky at special 

request, whether it be from a small distillery or from 

a certain year to give as a gift to mark a milestone 

birthday or event. I aim to please and enjoy 

responding to customer requests.” 

As well as whiskies, The Lincoln Whisky Shop 

sells a wide selection of spirits and liqueurs and 

a small range of specialist gifts, including crystal 

glasses and hip flasks. There’s also a selection of 

miniatures to buy, which are especially good for 

sampling a new whisky before committing to a 

big bottle, as well as for cooking any recipes that 

require a splash of whisky. 

On hearing the news of their Certificate of 

Recognition for Rare & Unusual Gifts, Nick 

said: “Thank you so much for this Certificate Reflect. 

It’s great to have all our hard work rewarded. Whisky 

is a great investment. Some people invest in artwork 

or jewellery, well whisky is another good investment, 

especially at the moment with interest rates so 

low. As well as being a great investment, whisky 

also makes a great present, especially for anyone 

celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary. I 

strive to offer my customers exactly what they’re 

looking for; and if I don’t have it, I will endeavour to 

get it for them.” 

Opening Times 

Monday to Saturday 10am until 5pm 

Sunday 11am until 3pm from April to December only 

(Closed from January to March) 

For more information, please call 01522 537834 or 

email nick@lincolnwhiskyshop.co.uk 

Online ordering is available from www.lincolnwhiskyshop.co.uk 

If you’re searching for the perfect place to buy 

a loved one an unusual gift for their birthday 

in 2012, Reflect would like to recommend the 

range of whiskies on offer from The Lincoln 

Whisky Shop, which dates back to 1976. 

With such an extensive range, The Lincoln 

Whisky Shop was the obvious choice for our 

Certificate of Recognition for Rare & 

Unusual Gifts. 

Derek said: “Dad started this shop as he was working all 

the hours he could for very little reward as a Co-Op manager, 

so he decided to set up on his own and work for himself, be 

his own boss. I left school and started working here in 1970 

and plan to be here until I retire in eight years time. There’s 

no-one in the family to take over from me, but hopefully I 

can sell the business to ensure the H.E. Wilkinson name can 

continue to serve the community of Cherry Willingham and 

beyond for many years to come.” 

Stocking a huge range of locally produced and sourced 

beef, lamb and pork, H.E. Wilkinson & Son strive to offer 

their customers reasonable prices and high quality meats 

With a history of farming stretching back 400 

years, the Ownsworth family began selling 

their cold pressed extra virgin rapeseed oil 

throughout Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, 

Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and Staffordshire 

two years ago. 

Reflect spoke to Andrew Ownsworth, who said: “In 

2001, my wife Ronnie (Veronica) and I moved our family 

from Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, where we successfully 

gained the tenancy of a 1,400-acre mixed arable 

and stock farm in Fulbeck. We spent the next decade 

altering and improving systems on the new farm, but 

with increases in farm input costs, fuel, wages and rent 

increases and unpredictable world commodity prices, 

our income from the cereal and stock business made 

life tough; we looked at ways to diversify. We planted 

a 4,000 grape vineyard, part of which is grown within 

a walled garden – we hope to have a rosé (pink) wine 

available from May. We also renovated a beautiful 

period cottage at the vineyard for self-catering holiday 

A True Taste Of Lincolnshire 

From H.E. Wilkinson & Son 

Situated in the picturesque village of Cherry Willingham in Lincoln, H.E. Wilkinson & Son is a family-run 

butchers that dates back to 1965. Founded by Bert Wilkinson, H.E. Wilkinson & Son is now in the capable 

hands of Bert’s son Derek. 

with a friendly service. Derek explained: “We get as much 

of our meat as we can from local sources, local farmers 

around the area, as well as bigger names including Browns 

& Sons and Wrights of Boston. We have been getting our 

pork from the same farmer since 1968. We’ve built up some 

excellent connections locally and know where all our products 

have come from – we can track them from field to plate and 

I think our customers value that knowledge and trust.” 

H.E. Wilkinson & Son stock a wide range of sausages 

(including traditional Lincolnshire, pork and apple, pork 

and leek, beef and tomato), burgers (including pork and 

apple, plain beef and minty lamb) and joints, as well as 

accommodation. However, our biggest and most 

successful diversification project is our rape seed oil.” 

Stocked in over 40 outlets, including local farm shops, 

delis, butchers and bakers, Ownsworth’s Rape Seed 

Oil has a great taste and a subtle earthy, nutty but not 

overpowering flavour, which makes it a really versatile 

addition to any kitchen. Andrew added: “Ownsworth’s 

Rape Seed Oil information leaflets have been produced 

and recipe brochures are always being circulated for 

customers. We find that our customers love to ‘meet 

their farmer’ and ask how their oil was produced; Ronnie 

and I are always happy to chat to them and find the 

feedback very useful.” 

Ownsworth’s Rape Seed Oil is supplied in 250ml, 

500ml, 5 litres and 25 litres (suitable for the catering 

trade). Rape Seed Oil only contains 6.5g of saturated 

fat compared to olive oil at 15.5g of saturated fat 

meaning it’s great for anyone trying to cut down on 

their fat and eat a healthier diet. 

a selection of cooked meats, including ham, roast beef, 

roast pork and their award-winning Haslet. 

Every other year, H.E. Wilkinson & Son enter some 

of their products in a local poacher competition held 

at Lincolnshire Showground to judge their meat, as 

Derek explained: “I started entering our products in this 

competition about six years ago and we’ve had a very good 

success rate – we always seem to come away with three or 

four gold awards, as well as a handful of silver and bronze 

awards. Our Haslet is a gold award winner. I’m planning on 

entering some of our products into this year’s competition in 

September.” 

Open from 8am until 5:30pm (closed for lunch from 

1pm until 2pm) everyday, including Sunday, there’s 

no reason not to see the wide range of products on 

offer for yourself. For more information, please call 

01522 751120 or pop into 7 The Parade, Cherry 

Willingham, Lincoln LN3 4JL. 

Ownsworth Rape Seed Oil: The Pure & Natural Choice 

Made using Ownsworth Rape Seed oil, 

no hard fat required 

Ownsworth’s Rape Seed Oil is fully traceable back to 

the Ownsworth farm, even to the exact field the seed 

was grown in and there are no air miles. The oil is also 

GM-free and healthy Omegas 3, 6 and 9. 

Andrew added: “Our oil is very popular and can be 

purchased from over 40 outlets as well as directly from 

us. If you’d like to know where your nearest stockist is, 

feel free to give us a call; if there’s nowhere near you 

locally that stocks it, we’re happy for you to order a 

bottle or two directly from us.” 

For more information on Ownsworth’s Rape 

Seed Oil, to place an order, or to enquire about 

the Ownsworth’s farm holiday cottage, please 

email fulbeckfarms@gmail.com or 

call 01400 273989 

From the middle of February, customers can 

find out more by visiting 

www.ownsworths.co.uk




The Big One 09 

Award-Winning Real Ales From Grafters Brewery 

seriously considered starting my own brewery and producing my own ales. I did an 

‘Introduction to Brewing’ course at Sunderland University, bought some equipment, 

altered my garage and I was off. Two weeks after completing the alterations on the 

garage, my ale was on the pumps at The Half Moon.” 

Grafters Brewery have enjoyed phenomenal success since their creation in 2007. 

In the first year, they won a Gold and Silver award at the Peterborough Beer 

Festival, the biggest outdoor beer festival in the UK, with their ale ‘Traditional’. 

Phil said: “Our first brew was named ‘Traditional’ and it does exactly what it says 

on the tin; it won Gold in the ‘Best Beer From A New Brewery’ category in 2008 at 

the Peterborough Beer Festival. Our second ale, ‘Moonlight’, is much lighter than 

‘Traditional’ and more refreshing – it was created specifically with summer beer 

gardens in mind. That’s actually the ale that’s won us the most awards. At the 2009 

Peterborough Beer Festival, we won Gold in the ‘Best Bitters Under 4%’ category as 

well as being named the Championship ale of the whole festival, beating 500 others. 

The following year, we won Gold again in the ‘Best Bitters Under 4%’ category. It’s 

nice to know our fellow brewers, as well as our customers, enjoy what we brew.” 

Diary Date: 25th & 26th February 2012 

The Big One – The British Shooting and Countryman Show 

The UK’s largest public shooting and gun show, 

The Big One, returns to the Newark Showground in 

Notts next February, packed with everything you’d 

expect to see, and more! With 160,000 square feet of 

shotguns, rifles, airguns and accessories, The Big One 

2012 follows on from a hugely successful 2011, when 

a new and improved layout was rated by visitors, 

exhibitors and the shooting press alike as a roaring 

success. 

When the show was launched just three years ago, it 

covered a modest 40,000 square feet; it now boasts an 

exhibition area of 160,000 square feet that’s easy to 

navigate. In 2011, shooting enthusiasts in their tens of 

thousands came from all over the UK and abroad and 

created a real ‘buzz’ of an atmosphere over both days 

of the show and 2012 looks to be just as good, if not 

better. Many new features were added for the 2011 

show and organisers are working hard to add even 

more for 2012. 

Highlights include: 

• Gunmakers Halls 

• Airgun City 

• Arms Heritage 

• Rifle Focus 

• Rifle Target Shooting 

• Scopes, Sights & Optics - the widest choice from the 

world’s leading manufacturers 

• Ammunition & Reloading 

• Gamekeeping Hall 

• Clay Shooting & Sporting Competition 

• English Gunmaking Heritage 

• Gun Dog Hall & Scurries - clinic, training 

demonstrations and scurries 

• And more! 

The British Shooting Show aims to provide you, the 

serious shooting enthusiast, with all the things you 

would wish to see, do and buy. For more information 

or to buy tickets, please visit www.shootingshow.co.uk 

or call the ticket hotline on 01472 241439. 

Brewed onsite at The Half Moon pub in Willingham-by-Stow (near Gainsborough 

in Lincolnshire), Grafters Brewery produce eleven varieties of award-winning real 

ale, which can be enjoyed in numerous locations across Lincolnshire, as well as 

at home. 

Established in November 2007, Grafters Brewery is the brainchild of experienced 

publican Phil Troope, who started his micro-brewery in an attempt to attract 

more customers to his pub. Phil explained: “Towards the end of 2007, I noticed 

that our pub, as well as other pubs in the area, had become quiet, people were no 

longer visiting as often, so I wanted to do something to attract them back, without 

going down the food route. The Half Moon is a traditional pub that’s always served a 

handful of real ales by local producers; however, it wasn’t until I had a conversation, 

and a tour of his brewery, with Phil Ellis from Fulstow Brewery in Loth that I 

Grafters Brewery produce eleven different varieties of their real ale, ranging from 

3.6% ABV to 5.2% ABV; there are so many different colours and flavours you’re 

bound to find one you like. You can sample a pint of Grafters real ale at The Half 

Moon pub, as well as a number of other pubs in Lincolnshire. However, it can also 

be purchased in bottles and boxes (5, 10 and 20 litre boxes) to enjoy at home. 

To order some of Grafters’ ales for yourself, please call 

Phil on 01427 788340 or visit www.graftersbrewery.com 

Two-hour brewery tours can also be arranged for a 

minimum of eight people. Tours cost £20 per head – call 

or email Phil (phil@graftersbrewery.com) to arrange 

a visit. 

©VisitBritain/ Tony Pleavin 

A Happy Hobby From 

Lynx Model Works 

Based in the county of Lincolnshire, Lynx Model 

Works is a thriving specialist Precision Engineering 

business, specialising in Steam Engines of all kinds. 

Formed in 2002 by John Clarke, the recently 

expanded Lynx Model Works workforce of 14 

engineers produce beautiful models and full-sized 

steamboat engines and their component parts, 

including fully tested coal-fired boilers. 

In the last six years, they have built some 45 live 

steam locomotives for discerning clients, in all 

gauges from gauge 1 to 10 ¼” gauge. All are coal 

fired, passenger-hauling replicas of famous full-sized 

locomotives from the past. Real Live Steam Coal 

Fired locomotives are made in any gauge/scale from 

2 ½” to 10 ¼” Gauge to individual order. Traction 

Engines to 4” scale, Model and full-size Stationery 

and Steam Launch Engines are also produced to 

order. All products built and offered by Lynx Model 

Works are customer driven, as they specialise in 

producing individual items to fulfil client’s wishes. 

John is extremely experienced; he has over 38 years’ 

experience in producing live steam locomotives, 

traction engines, stationary and steam launch engines. 

It’s this experience combined with his knowledge 

and his excellent workforce that has led Reflect to 

award Lynx Model Works with a Certificate of 

Recognition for Engineering Services as well as 

a Diamond Certificate of Recognition in early 

2011. 

Lynx Model Works also assists other model engineer 

hobbyists in completing their own projects, by 

making parts that they may not have the time or 

facilities to produce for themselves. Lynx Model 

Works are also happy to repair, renovate and 

complete unfinished models and assist in the 

reworking and build of any ‘kit’ item: complete or 

incomplete. 

Lynx Model Works is an Association of Companies, 

including Lynx Model Works Ltd, Lynx Model Boilers 

Ltd, Lynx Model Paint and Machining Services Ltd, 

Live Steam Kits Ltd and Lynx Model Restorations 

Ltd. 

T: 01507 479666 

W: www.lynxmodelworks.co.uk 

E: info@lynxmodelworks.co.uk 

Yildiz 

Shotguns 

MOD A3T 

Side x Side 30” M/C 

3 1/2 Steel proved, SST, 

Ejector or Non Ejector 

See this model and 

the rest of the range 

at the show 

For stockist details phone 

Entwistle Guns, 

Preston 

01772 718048 

Trade enquiries welcome 

Manufacturers of superior 

quality bespoke luggage 

and bags. 

Makers of hunting/shooting/ 

fishing luggage for all your 

country supplies. 

Unit 5, The Iron Works, Union 

Street, Royton, Oldham 

OL2 5JD 

Call 0161 6202190 

www.ogdenslc.co.uk 

Made In England


10 What’s On 


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This February 

If you’re looking for something fun to do during February then 

look no further. Reflect have compiled a handy guide for what’s 

happening nationally and in your area this month... 

4th 

Vaughan Williams A Sea Symphony - Music 

For Everyone @ Albert Hall Nottingham 

From the first moment, a dramatic brass fanfare and the massive 

choral entry ’Behold the Sea!’, Vaughan Williams’ Symphony takes 

you on a fantastic voyage of the imagination. Inspired by the poetry 

of Walt Whitman, this vivid music carries you through winds 

and waves braved by heroic sailors and ships, exhilarated by the 

immensity and power of the ocean and by the mystery of life itself. 

Tickets cost from £8 for adult and £4 for children - please call 

0115 959 6484 or visit www.music-for-everyone.org/tickets 

5th 

Nottingham Heroes & Villains 

Tour starting @ The Salutation 

Inn, Maid Marian Way 

Nottingham’s ‘most stylish’ heritage walking tour takes in key sites 

of interest around the city whilst hearing fascinating and intriguing 

tales of Nottingham’s past, focusing on the principal characters 

of interest throughout time - Nottingham’s ‘Heroes and Villains’! 

Tickets are available for £8 for adults and £5 for the under 12s – 

booking is essential. To book, call 01623 721003 or 

07850 145642. 

8th 

Unique Connections @ 

The Galleries of Justice Museum 

Eternal Spirtis presents an evening of fashion, burlesque and bridal 

inspiration – a unique opportunity to experience Nottingham’s top 

independent designers and retailers under one roof with more than 

15 stands selling unique Valentine gifts. All proceeds will go to the 

charity Help a Nottinghamshire Child. To book, call 0115 9520555 

9th 

Lockdales Coins and Collectables Free Valuations 

and Buying-In Event @ The Hallmark Hotel, 

Derby 

Bring along your coins and collectables for a free, no obligation 

expert valuation. This event also gives you the opportunity to 

consign your goods to the auction or to sell them direct for a cash 

sum. Collectable items wanted include: coins, stamps, medals and 

militaria, banknotes, postcards, cigarette cards, pre-1960s sports 

programmes, clocks, watches, documents and manuscripts, silver 

and antiquarian books (pre-1900). For more information, please call 

01473 218588 or visit www.lockdales.com 

10th 

The Eva Cassidy Story: 

Over The Rainbow @ 

Great Hall, Derby 

A compelling, award-winning musical, 

telling the story of this legendary artist, 

following Eva’s life through dramatic 

scenes and stunning live renditions of her 

music. For more info or tickets, please 

visit www.derbylive.co.uk 

14th 

St Valentine’s Day 

Named after the Patron Saint of Love and celebrated by many 

people throughout the world, St Valentine’s Day is the traditional 

day for couples to express their love for each other by sending 

cards, presents and flowers. 

17th 

The Arco Ensemble-Rush-Hour Concert 

@ Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham 

University of Nottingham alumnus Owen Cox joins students from 

the Music Department for a one-hour evening rush-hour concert, 

featuring Vivaldi, Concerto for two violins in A minor, Op.3 No.8 

Bach, Concerto for violin in E, BWV1042 Bach, Brandenburg 

Concerto No.3 in G, BWV1048 Tartini, Violin Concerto in A, D.96 

(Adagio) from 5:30pm. For more information on this FREE event, 

please call 0115 846 7777 or visit www.lakesidearts.org.uk 

21st 

Shrove Tuesday 

Make sure you’ve got plenty of eggs, flour and milk, as well as your 

favourite topping, for this fun day. Fondly known as Pancake Day, 

Shrove Tuesday is celebrated in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, 

as well as the UK and is traditionally associated with eating the rich 

foods that are usually restricted during Lent. 

22nd 

Ash Wednesday 

Occurring 40 days before Easter, Ash Wednesday marks the first 

day of Lent. It’s name refers to the practice of placing ashes on the 

forehead’s of the faithful during the day’s service of worship. 

25th 

Ghost Hunt @ Newstead Abbey, 

Nottinghamshire 

Uncover the paranormal secrets of Newstead Abbey during the 

first ever public ghost hunt at Newstead Abbey, featuring medium 

Michelle Hare and top paranormal investigator Lee Roberts. Starting 

at 7pm, tickets cost £50 and can be bought by calling 

01623 455900 or online from www.hauntedeventsuk.com 

28th 

The King & I @ Concert Theatre Square, 

Nottingham 

Running until March 3rd, this is the heart-warming story of the 

British governess brought to the court of Siam to tutor the King’s 

many children, told using one of the most beautiful scores ever 

written with sweeping melodies, including The March of the Siamese 

Children, Shall We Dance, I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello Young 

Lovers and the unforgettable Getting To Know You. 

For more info, visit www.trch.co.uk


12 National Heart Month 


13 


your Heart for 

National Heart Month 

Be Active 

Being active is vital to keeping your heart regularly 

exercised, like any part of the body the fitter you are 

the more efficiently the body works. The BHF suggests 

setting yourself realistic goals that are specific and 

achievable. Also involving friends and family will mean 

that activities can be more fun, sociable and most 

importantly, enjoyable. 

Eat Healthily 

What we eat doesn’t only affect our waistlines, what we 

eat is also important for our heart health. A healthy, 

balanced diet will provide you with all the nutrients 

that your body needs. Try to vary the types of fruit and 

vegetables that you eat and aim to have at least five 

a day. Cut down as much as possible on salt and 

saturated fat in foods like meat, cheese, pastry and 

chocolate and instead choose the unsaturated fats for 

example from rapeseed, sunflower and olive oils and 

spreads; and oily fish. 

Avoid Smoking 

Smoking is one of the major risk factors of heart disease 

and the habit can damage your heart in a worrying 

number of ways. But, you can kick the habit! Start off by 

setting a date for giving up and stick to it, get support 

from family and friends and use the money you save to 

treat yourself to something special! 

encouraging you to do. It can be a touch of red for 

those who want to be more alluring or it could be a 

full blown outfit dedicated to the ‘emotionally-intense’ 

colour. With a suggested donation of just £1, women, 

men and children around the country will make a big 

difference in beating the UK’s biggest killer on National 

Wear Red Day. 

It’s also a leap year this year, which means there is an 

extra day which you can use to help the nation’s hearts. 

The bonus day could be used for a Wear Red Day if you 

can’t fit it in on the 24th but, if red isn’t your thing, there 

are other ways of getting involved and sharing the love. 

You can pen the person you love a Love Note for a 

suggested donation of £1 and have it posted in one of 

BHF’s shop windows for all to see! What’s more, any 

women thinking of taking advantage of the leap year 

can use the heart-shaped notes as the perfect way to 

pop the question. Alternatively, buy your loved one a 

gift such as a Sweetheart Hot Water Bottle or Heart 

Cufflinks – there is a whole array of heart-warming gifts 

at BHF’s online shop, which can be found at 

http://giftshop.bhf.org.uk 

This is the BHF’s fourth annual Red for Heart fundraising 

campaign and they’ve had strong celebrity support in 

the past from Gemma Atkinson and Kate Nash. For 

more info, visit www.bhf.org.uk/red 

February is National Heart Month 

and the British Heart Foundation 

(BHF) is asking the nation to follow 

its simple BEAT code to make 

steps towards a healthier heart: 

The BEAT Code 

Be active 

Eat healthily 

Avoid smoking 

Take the free lifestyle check 

It is a common misperception that heart 

disease is more common in men than 

women when in fact it kills one in three 

women, as well as one in three men 

and kills three times more women than 

breast cancer. What better time than 

in National Heart Month to follow the 

BEAT code’s simple steps to help keep 

hearts healthy? 

Take The Free Lifestyle Check 

The BHF has developed a free online lifestyle check to 

help you identify areas of your lifestyle that you may 

need to work on to help keep your heart healthy. So 

you can make positive and significant changes to your 

lifestyle not only for February but for the rest of your 

life. The check is quick and easy to fill out and covers 

lifestyle questions such as your eating habits, physical 

activity and smoking habits. When you’re finished, you’ll 

get a personalised report with tips and support on how 

to improve your lifestyle and areas that you might want 

to focus on. To help you get started, you can use the 

goal setting guide to set realistic and achievable goals. 

You can keep a copy of your report or even print out a 

copy for your doctor, in case you want to take it along 

to your next GP appointment, or you can call the BHF 

heart helpline on 0300 330 3311 if you need support. 

You can take the lifestyle check regularly as it’s a great 

way to see if the changes you are making are having a 

positive effect. 

Look Red Hot & Save Lives 

Turn heads, warm hearts and wear red on 

Friday 24th February for the BHF’s National Wear Red 

Day. As part of National Heart Month, the nation’s heart 

charity is calling on the UK to brush down their red 

dresses, shake out their red locks or even unlock their 

most precious Louboutins to help raise valuable money 

for its fight against heart disease. 

A famous fashion designer once said ‘when in 

doubt, wear red’ and that’s exactly what the BHF is 

How Your Money Helps 

Every penny raised by the BHF is put towards 

groundbreaking research, as well as providing people 

with the knowledge they need to live healthier lives 

and reduce their risk of heart disease. This is how your 

donations can help… 

£10 – provides 25 people with a heart information 

booklet which can help equip individuals with the tools 

they need to understand and deal with their illness. 

£24 – is the amount needed to provide a heart patient 

and their family with an hour of specialist care from a 

BHF Heart Nurse. 

£124 – can buy a ‘Little Anne’, an adult mannequin 

used in CPR training, which more than doubles an 

individual’s chances of survival when performed 

following a cardiac arrest. 

£250 – allows the BHF to buy one hand held ECG 

machine, which records the heart’s rhythm and can be 

used by individuals in their own homes to monitor their 

hearts. 

£500 – goes towards helping fund the work of one 

cardiac nurse on the BHF Heart Helpline, who in turn 

can provide heart patients with information on their 

condition and the best ways to manage it. 

£1,000 – can be used to cover the cost of life saving 

equipment, such as a portable defibrillator and CPR 

training equipment. 

For more information on National Heart Month, 

the British Heart Foundation or heart disease, please visit www.bhf.org.uk


14 Healthy Lunches 


15 

The Perfect Packed Lunch 

by Laura Hyde 

The start of a new year inspires us all to eat healthy, 

but healthy eating shouldn’t be a novelty, it should be 

a lifestyle choice, something you commit to, for your 

health as well as the health of your children. If figures 

from the school measuring programme (released in 

late-2011) are to be believed, a staggering one in 

five children (18.7%) leave primary school obese; this 

figure rises dramatically, to 33.4%, when overweight 

11-year-olds are taken into account. 

So, what can you do to reduce the chances of your child becoming 

another obesity statistic - well, you could start by taking a look at their 

packed lunch. According to The School Food Trust, parents are failing 

to put enough fruit and veg into their children’s packed lunches. The 

Trust looked at 3,500 packed lunches in England in 2009 and discovered 

that about 40% of lunchboxes do not contain any fruit or vegetables, 

compared with just 10% of school dinners. 

Packed lunches are currently typically higher in saturated fat, sugar and 

salt, and often contain foods that can’t be provided by schools in their 

school lunches, such as sweets and salted snacks. Ensuring parents make 

healthy packed lunches that give children the variety they need in their 

diet, takes a lot of time and effort, but time and effort that’ll be rewarded, 

for both parent and child. Reflect understand that it’s not financially 

practical to follow the Trust’s advice to switch to school meals, but how 

do you ensure your child is getting the best packed lunch possible. 

The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has set up an online game 

website to give parents advice on healthier lunchboxes - 

www.greatgrubclub.com/my-packed-lunch helps you design and plan 

nutritious, tasty and interesting lunchboxes thanks to the interactive 

meal planner. 

The WCRF credit celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, with transforming school 

meals and feel the same sort of changes are now needed for children 

who bring lunch from home; the nutritional content of school canteen 

meals has improved drastically so now attention is turning to the 

healthiness of the content of lunchboxes, which the WCRF feel has been 

left behind. Their online game not only gives parents and children ideas 

for foods that are both healthy and tasty, but also encourages parents 

to ensure lunchboxes include at least two portions of fruit and veg. The 

WCRF don’t want to tell parents what to do and what not to feed their 

children, but they hope their online game will advise parents about the 

different healthy options that are available, cheap and easy to prepare. 

Healthy Lunch Options 

It’s all too easy to give your child the same lunch each and every day, but 

by keeping lunches varied, you’re less likely to get bored… 

Sandwich Fillings 

• Chicken with a low-fat dressing and salad 

• Grated cheese and pickle 

• Bacon, lettuce and tomato 

• Tuna and tomato 

• Salmon and cucumber 

• Hummus and red pepper 

• You could try any of 

these in a pitta, on a 

tortilla, in a chapattis 

or crusty rolls or even 

on a bagel if you or 

your children start to 

grow bored of bread 

– just make sure it’s 

wholemeal. 

Alternatives 

• Soup with wholegrain bread – easy to make recipes include butternut 

squash and red pepper, vegetable and mushroom soup 

• Cous cous with roasted vegetables and chickpeas 

• Wholegrain pasta salad with tomatoes, green beans and sweetcorn in 

green pesto sauce 

• Rice salad with turkey 

• Low-fat cream cheese on wholegrain cracker with grapes 

• Pizza fingers x3 

• Spanish Omelette 

• Crustless vegetable quiche 

Snacks 

• Carrot and cucumber sticks 

• Cherry tomatoes 

• Dried fruits 

• Fresh fruit 

• Cheese cubes 

• Pot of yoghurt 

• Hard-boiled egg 

• Nuts or seeds (unsalted) 

• Slice of fruit loaf or malt loaf 

• Seeded flapjack 

• Chocolate bran flake slice 

• Low-fat rice pudding pot 

• Uniced fruit cake 

• Strawberry trifle 

Drinks 

• Semi-skimmed milk 

• Water 

• Pure apple/orange juice 

(limit to once a week due to 

sugar content) 

• Blackberry smoothie 

You can get more healthy 

and tasty lunch ideas online. 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ 

treatments/healthy_living/ 

nutrition/life_children.shtml 

• If you struggle to get your kids to eat fruit and veg, why not try: 

• Chopping fruit into bite-sized chunks and thread onto skewers to 

create colourful and tempting kebab 

• Adding red kidney beans or chickpeas to Bolognese, chilli or curries 

• Combining fresh fruit and jelly 

• Incorporating vegetables diced or sliced (such as pepper and carrots) 

to pizzas and wraps 

• Adding carrots, parsnips, peas or spring onions to mashed potato 

• Using pureed or stewed fruit as a 

topping for desserts or swirl into 

low-fat plain yogurt 

• Adding raisins, dried apricots or 

other dried fruit to rice or cous cous 

to make interesting and delicious 

meals 

For more information on The School 

Food Trust and how you can create 

the perfect packed lunch for your 

child, please visit 

www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk 

It’s not just children who will benefit from healthy packed lunches; 

parents can also reap the health benefits of making their own packed 

lunch and taking it into work. As well as the health benefits, there are 

staggering financial gains too. If you spend £5 a day on lunch, that adds 

up to £25 a month, which in turn can add up to £1,200 a year – that’s a 

staggering amount to spend on food that’s not too healthy for you. By 

making your own lunch every day for the next year and saving the £5 you’d 

usually spend, you can enjoy flaunting your new healthy and toned body 

on a luxury holiday! 

Did You Know? 

• In 2008, only 19% of children 

got five or more portions of fruit 

each day. 

• Frozen and tinned (in juice not 

syrup) count towards your five 

fruit and veg a day. 

• Strawberries are very high 

in vitamin C, potassium, and 

antioxidants. 

• Obesity currently costs the 

country around £2 billion 

annually. 

• 35% of an adult’s daily 

requirement of vitamin C can be 

found in a medium-sized potato, 

but 100% can be found in a 

medium-sized kiwi fruit. 

• Last year, a study from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth revealed 

that one in ten parents expressed some concern about their child being 

underweight when they were actually a normal, healthy weight; and 33% 

of mums and 57% of dads considered their child’s weight to be ‘about right’ 

when, in fact, they were obese. 

• Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C. 

• There is more fibre in an orange than in most other fruits and veggies.




17 

Going To The Chapel… 

Pavilion String 

Quartet and Trio 

Brenda’s 

Wedding Flowers 

Unless you have unlimited funds, chances are your wedding 

day will have to be done on some sort of budget. If your 

budget doesn’t stretch to the UK average of £18,500 (http:// 

www.weddingsday.co.uk/average-wedding-cost), then you’ll 

need to plan carefully to avoid starting married life in debt. 

Step 1 when planning your wedding day is - 

Decide on your date 

Unless you’re planning a long engagement, you’ll need to 

decide upon a prefer date to tie the knot. Do you see yourself 

as a summer or spring bride? Maybe even a winter bride – 

whatever season you choose, the best venues get booked up 

years in advance, so if you have your heart set on a particular 

venue, you may have to be flexible with the date. 

Step 2 - Work out your budget 

With the average wedding costing around £18,500, it’s easy to 

get carried away when planning your wedding, but by setting 

your budget early on, you can avoid spending more than you 

can afford. If you do overspend in one area, work out ways to 

economise in other areas. 

Step 3 - Choose your venue 

The venue you choose for your wedding day all depends on the 

type of ceremony you’d like. A marriage ceremony is basically 

the same whether you opt for a religious or civil affair: it’s a 

public declaration of your love for one another and it will give 

you new legal status as husband and wife. Many brides dream 

of a traditional white wedding, in church with all the trimmings, 

whilst others dream of declaring their love in an ancient castle, 

a charming country estate or a contemporary city hotel. 

A survey, carried out by Condé Nast Brides Magazine in 

2009, discovered the average couple will spend £1,679 on a 

ceremony venue and a further £3,500 on a reception venue; 

if you’d like to cut this figure, the advice is not to tie the knot 

on a traditional summer Saturday date and opt for a weekday 

wedding or a winter date, where prices can lower by up to 50%. 

It can be overwhelming to know exactly where to start 

planning your big day, so we would like to recommend 

attending a wedding fair. The National Wedding Show 

brings together over 250 exhibitors and the UK’s largest 

collection of wedding dresses under one roof. Taking place 

at London Kensington Olympia from February 24th to 26th 

and Birmingham NEC from March 16th to 18th, The National 

Wedding Show 2012 promises to be bigger and better 

than ever. Visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk for more 

information, or to buy tickets. 

Image courtesy of Bill Haddon 

photographybybillhaddon.co.uk 

Image courtesy of Bill Haddon 

www.photographybybillhaddon.co.uk 

• Weddings 

• Dinners 

• Parties 

• Corporate 

Events 

Tel: 01765 603404 

or 01845 525207 

Mob: 07890 158584 

www.pavilionstringquartet.co.uk 

Bridal arrangements made in silk 

to your requirements. 

Bridal packages from £170. 

Contact Brenda 

brenda.holmes2@ntlworld.com 

Tel: 01522 511329 

The Cotswold Jeweller Ltd 

Classic & Contemporary Jewellery Collections 

Established in 2005, The Cotswold Jeweller 

provides a custom design service for anyone 

looking for that unique piece of jewellery 

or wedding band. Established by Duncan 

Hastings, The Cotswold Jeweller is the 

culmination of 30 years of experience in the 

jewellery trade. Reflect decided to have a chat 

with Duncan to find out more… 

Why did you establish The Cotswold 

Jeweller? 

“I’ve always been in the jewellery trade, mainly 

in Oxford before moving here to Warwickshire, 

but after over 20 years working for other 

people, or with other people, I decided the time 

was right to strike out on my own and create 

something new.” 

What does The Cotswold Jeweller offer? 

“I’d say we offer those classic traditional English 

pieces of jewellery that everyone loves to 

have, alongside a wide range of modern and 

contemporary jewellery at reasonable prices. We 

also take on commission work, allowing us to 

custom make and design any piece of jewellery; 

in the past we’ve made all kinds of unusual 

and wonderful items, including jewellery for 

body piercings as well as the more traditional 

wedding bands. Our saving grace in these tough 

economic times is that we’re flexible. We also 

have a gift gallery next door, which, although 

there’s no connecting door, is very much part of 

The Cotswold Jeweller business. Here customers 

can buy bronzes and an array of glass and 

silverware. We look small from the outside, but 

when customers step inside, they’re blown away 

by the size of the shop and the array of stock 

we have.” 

What makes The Cotswold Jeweller different 

from other jewellers? 

“We’re not your average, run-of-the-mill county 

jewellers; we stock a fantastic range of modern 

jewellery alongside classic pieces from as little 

as £10. The only way really see for yourself is 

5 Granville Court, Shipston-on-Stour 

pay us a visit.” 

For more information, or to see this Aladdin’s cave for yourself, please visit 

Warwickshire 5 Granville Court, Shipston-Stour, Tel: Warwickshire 01608 or call 01608 666222. 

Website Coming Soon: cotswoldjeweller.com 

Nicky’s Cakes: Tasty & Delicious 

As every bride will know, there are so many 

details to consider when planning your 

perfect wedding day, which is why Reflect 

would like to recommend the expertise and 

experience of Nicky Haines, from Nicky’s 

Cakes, to create your perfect wedding cake. 

Nicky told Reflect: “I’ve been making cakes 

all my life; I left school and went straight into 

a bakery - I suppose you could say it’s my 

life’s passion. I spent 12 years working for my 

brother in his bakery but decided two years 

ago that it was time to branch out on my 

own. I was tired of working for other people 

and wanted to be my own boss. I took the 

plunge and started Nicky’s Cakes and I’ve 

never looked back – it’s been amazing.” 

Offering a range of cakes, including 

traditional sponge, rich fruit cake, lemon, 

carrot, chocolate, coffee and even Irish 

cream (which uses Bailey’s), Nicky home 

cooks and hand makes each delicious 

cake, whether it’s for your wedding day, 

birthday and anniversary parties or child’s 

christening. 

“I pride myself on listening to exactly what 

my customer wants,” Nicky explained, “after 

all, it’s their cake and their special occasion. 

I try to meet all my customers face-to-face 

to discuss their requirements, but when 

that’s not possible, telephone and email are 

satisfactory. We’ll discuss their ideas for their 

cake, what their budget is, how many people 

the cake needs to feed and any design ideas 

they may have. I strive to offer a personalised 

service and each customer will only ever 

deal with me, as I’m the one who will 

make the cake. I aim to provide affordable, 

home-crafted alternatives to pre-packed 

supermarket cakes. My focus is on what my 

customer wants as without them, I have no 

business.” 

For more information or to see past cakes made by Nicky, please visit 

www.nickyscakes.co.uk or call Nicky directly on 01452 862175 

Tough economic times have caused us all to tighten 

our belts and adopt the thrifty attitude seen across 

Britain during World War II. If you’re one of the many 

who are having to ‘make do and mend’ when it comes 

to their clothes but have little to no sewing skills, Reflect 

would like to recommend the talents of alterations 

extraordinaire, Julie Manning at Friargate Alterations 

in Derby. Established in 1979, Friargate Alterations 

provides an exceptional repair and alterations service. 

Friargate Alterations 

Awarded Certificate of Recognition 

With so many years of experience and with such a 

passion for clothes, Reflect have awarded Friargate 

Alterations with a Certificate of Recognition for Quality 

& Service. Reflect Editor Elaine Ellis says: “The last few 

years have been financially tough for many of us; we’re 

no longer available to replace our damaged or worn out 

clothes as easily as before, which is why the talent and 

experience of someone like Julie are invaluable. I hope this 

Certificate encourages more Reflect readers to seek her out 

and add a whole new dimension to their wardrobe.” 

Julie’s career started at Co-op Tailors in Derby as she 

explained: “I worked for the Co-op for ten years before it 

closed and started Friargate Alterations soon after. I felt 

the closure of Co-op Tailors left a gap in the market for an 

alternations service in the heart of Derby. The last 30 years 

have had their ups and downs but the last couple of years 

have been really busy with people trying to save every 

penny they can.” 

On hearing the news of her Certificate of Recognition, 

Julie said: “Thank you so much Reflect, this is a great 

start to the year. I’ve always enjoyed sewing and altering 

clothes, so I don’t really see this as a job. I’m fortunate 

enough to do something I love for a living.” 

For more information or to discuss your alteration requirements, 

please call 01332 722367 

Julie offers alterations on every item of clothing you can 

think of, from shortening or lengthening jacket sleeves 

to taking in, or out, dresses, including bridesmaid 

dresses and bridal gowns. Julie said: “I was really busy in 

2011 with brides who needed their dresses altering. Many 

of them had found a bargain, either from a sample sale or 

from eBay, which obviously didn’t fit them as a wedding 

dress should. I found myself taking a lot of dresses both 

in and out last wedding season. Turnaround of garments 

varies, I can turn wedding dresses around in about a month 

but I do get very busy, so once you decide that you want 

your dress altered it’s best to come and see me so I can see 

what needs doing and 

get you booked in.” 

Friargate Alterations 

is open Mondays, 

Tuesdays, Wednesday 

mornings, Thursdays, 

Fridays and Saturdays: 

pop in to see Julie at 

8 Friar Gate, Derby 

DE1 1BU for a 

competitive quote.




Treboeth Guesthouse 19 

An Island Oasis At 

Treboeth Guesthouse, Scilly 

Located off the southwest tip of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are 

a small group of islands boasting a relaxed attitude, a unique 

environment and acres of natural landscape. These charming 

islands may be small in stature, but they boast a milder climate 

than mainland Britain, a wealth of unique attractions and 

utterly breathtaking scenery, making them the perfect place for a 

holiday at any time of the year. 

A Venue Fit For 

A Princess, And Her Prince 

Overlooking the southwest shores of St Mary’s, Treboeth Guesthouse offers holidaymakers home-fromhome 

traditional bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of the island’s action. Family-run since the 

1950s, Treboeth Guesthouse is well-equipped for family holidays with five rooms: three en-suite doubles, 

one en-suite family room and a single room with private bathroom, some of which boast fabulous views 

of the crystal clear waters surrounding the island. All rooms feature a TV and hospitality tray, including tea, 

coffee and hot chocolate, and there is a comfy guest lounge with Sky TV. Wi-Fi is available and well-behaved 

dogs are welcome. 

Promising to set you up for a full day’s exploration, a Treboeth breakfast caters for all tastes and appetites. 

Guests are welcome to feast upon a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit, toast and tea and coffee, before 

tucking into a filling full English or cooked breakfast. 

Owner, Marlene Burton, is very proud of Treboeth Guesthouse and having helped so many families discover 

everything the Isles of Scilly has to offer over the years, she says: “We’re very family orientated and promise a 

homely atmosphere and great breakfasts. Treboeth is also in a central location for attractions and eating out 

– the quay is just a five-minute walk away and the shops are even closer.” 

Scilly is made up of five inhabited islands and each one is unique in terms of character, charm and 

attractions, so whether you’re seeking soft white sands on which to sunbathe or the opportunity to discover 

somewhere new, the Isles of Scilly have it all. 

The largest of the islands, St Mary’s is known as Scilly’s hub and is teeming with both modern and ancient 

attractions. From burial chambers to monuments, 16th Century castles to old-fashioned villages, budding 

historians will love the sites on offer here. If you’re itching to stretch your legs, why not take a wander along 

one of the island’s coastal paths which cover 30 miles and promise panoramic views. 

St Mary’s is equipped with excellent facilities for a wide range of sports, including tennis and squash, whilst 

those seeking a brand new experience can get out on the water and have a go at windsurfing. There are also 

a delightful range of independent shops, restaurants and art galleries throughout the whole island, while 

the Old Town area has many historic gems to admire. 

Looking for the perfect intimate wedding venue can 

be a difficult task, which is why Reflect would like to 

present to bride and grooms-to-be The Hill, a stunning 

17th Century property that’s available for private hire 

throughout the year for weddings, birthday parties, 

christenings and naming ceremonies for up to 110 people, 

as well as business meetings and seminars. 

Built in 1634, The Hill is about to embark on an extensive 

interior refurbishment that will restore some of the 

buildings original features, enhancing its character. 

Manager, Mike Hill, told Reflect: “We’ve been here for about 

six years now and in that time have not really done anything 

internally to improve the building, so we felt it was about time. 

The Hill has been used for private hire for some years but 

we’re looking to give it a face lift and create that exclusive 

intimate atmosphere that today’s brides and grooms crave. By 

the end of April, we hope to have the refurbishment complete, 

just in time for our peak wedding season, which starts in May.” 

The Hill is licensed for civil ceremonies and anyone hiring 

the venue for an event gets exclusive use of the ground 

floor of the property, so couples can rest assured theirs 

will be the only wedding and they won’t have to worry 

about running into another bride, or their guests getting 

lost. Mike said: “If you choose The Hill, your reception can 

slip seamlessly into an evening of dancing, with food and 

refreshments as required; alternatively, you and your guests 

can come here following a church or registry office ceremony. 

We also have a fully licensed bar available exclusively for you 

and your guests, and the facilities for a marquee outside in our 

extensive picturesque grounds; however, we’re not licensed to 

conduct wedding ceremonies outdoors.” 

These idyllic gardens provide the perfect back-drop for 

wedding photographs thanks to ancient trees and 17th 

Century architecture evoking the romance of a bygone 

era for your special day. 

When it comes to food, The Hill caters for up to 80 

people in a traditional wedding breakfast set up with 

round tables, or 110 people in a more formal banquet set 

up; all the catering is done in-house and the experienced 

and talented chefs can create a menu to suit you, whether 

you want an exclusive banquet or a simple finger buffet. 

Hog roasts and barbecues are also available. Mike said: 

“Our Head Chef specialises in designing individual delicious 

menus, from four-course silver service to delicate finger buffets 

and exquisite, handmade wedding cakes, everything we make 

is created with care and attention to detail for your special 

day.” 

Prices start from £24 per head and packages can be 

tailor-made to suit your requirements and budget. Drinks 

packages start from £15 per head for arrival drinks, 

celebration (toast) drinks and half a bottle of wine per 

guest on the wedding breakfast tables. Mike added: “We 

can tailor make a package to suit the individual couple, but for 

a wedding of 50 people for a sit down three-course meal and 

a toast drink can cost as little as £2,000. We pride ourselves 

on being very flexible, as well as having the knowledge and 

skills to create the perfect day, and not just where the venue 

and food and drink are concerned. We can arrange as much 

of the big day as a couple wants; in the past we’ve also 

arranged chair covers, balloons and a wedding cake. We’re very 

approachable and work with the client from start to finish to 

ensure their day is perfect and exactly what they’d wish for.” 

For those considering The Hill for a business meeting 

or seminar, audio and visual equipment is in-place for 

conferencing, speakers and presentations. 

If we’ve whet your appetite and you’d like to see the 

facilities on offer at The Hill, please call 01453 764771 

or email mike@occasionsatthehill.co.uk 

For more information, please visit 

www.occasionsatthehill.co.uk 

Marlene says: “With the whole of the Isles of Scilly 

designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the 

best way to soak up the stunning scenery is to explore it on 

foot. The walking opportunities around St Mary’s and its 

neighbouring islands are spectacular, with the dramatic 

cliffs of Peninnis Head, hidden coves and miles of glorious 

golden sands to wander and admire. There are numerous 

boat trips that will allow you to see St Mary’s beauty from 

a different perspective, as well as offering the chance to 

discover its siblings; my top recommendations are visits to 

Tresco’s Abbey Garden and a gentle walk along St Martin’s 

Great Bay and Little Bay.” 

Reflect believe that this warm and welcoming B&B 

offers a comfortable and memorable stay in the 

heart of the island’s action, which is why, last year, we 

selected them for our Certificate of Recognition for 

Island Getaways. 

Treboeth welcomes guests from the start of April to the end of October for £35 to £40 pppn. 

To start planning your island getaway, visit www.treboethguesthouse.vpweb.co.uk 

For a little more privacy, why not book a stay in one of Marlene’s well-equipped self-catering cottages, located in the heart of the town at 3 and 4 Well Cross. The 

cottages sleep six to seven guests and feature all your home comforts, including kitchen with washing machine and microwave and living room with flatscreen TV. 

Tel: 01720 422548 | Email: info@treboethguesthouse.vpweb.co.uk


20 Holidays & Leisure 


21 

WHITEHAVEN 

VB GOLD 

Whitehaven Marina 

Situated in Pear’s House, formerly the 

harbour commissioner’s office, the apartment 

contains everything you will need for a 

luxurious and comfortable stay. 

Overlooking the Marina, it has excellent sea 

views and is close enough to the centre of 

Whitehaven to take advantage of both the 

nightlife and dining available in town. 

No. of units 1 sleeps 4. Open all year, 

£500 – £700 per unit per week. 

Hol-i-day, Cel-e-brate! 

©VisitBritain/ Rod Edwards 

If you’re looking for a holiday location that boasts a unique atmosphere and 

offers a taste of a different way of life, then a trip to the Channel Islands is a must 

this year. A small collection of islands situated in the English Channel, close 

to France’s northwest coast, the Channel Islands provide a beautiful blend of 

English and French charm. 

A compact piece of land covering 45 square miles, Jersey is the largest of 

the Channel Islands and the ultimate location for those looking to give their 

traditional beach break an exotic twist. Its rich history and wealth of fascinating 

stories – that cover more than a thousand years – make it a getaway popular 

with budding historians. The site of battles, exploration, struggles and 

reinvention, Jersey’s complex history has left a lasting legacy and created an 

exciting place for visitors to explore. 

Ideal for families who want to enjoy a wide range of attractions, the Jersey Pass 

is the very best way to see what the island has to offer, whilst saving money. 

Granting you access to a whole host of attractions, this great deal has been 

designed to offer something for everyone and includes 16 historical sites, 

museums and family activities across the island. 

Alternatively, head north to picturesque Cumbria where you’ll find quaint towns, 

breathtaking scenery and action-packed activities for all ages. England’s second 

largest county, Cumbria was formed when the old counties of Cumberland, 

Westmorland, and part of North Lancashire came together. The county’s biggest 

attraction is the Lake District National Park, which covers an area of around 

30 miles. The Lakes also contain England’s highest mountains (four over 3000 

ft), and some of England’s largest lakes. All this makes it the perfect place for 

walkers, birdwatchers, sailors and watersports enthusiasts, adrenaline junkies, 

and couples, both young and old, wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of 

city life. 

Cumbria is jam-packed with exciting and inspiring days out, no matter what 

you’re interested in. Extremely popular tourist destinations include Hadrian’s 

Wall, The River Eden, The Settle-Carlisle Railway, Beatrix Potter Gallery, and many 

more. 

For more ideas on holidaying in Great Britain, please visit www.visitbritain.com 

With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking 

place this year, the eyes of the world are on Great Britain. The national tourism agency, 

VisitBritain, has predicted that the UK should attract 30.7 million visitors in 2012 who will 

spend £17.6 billion during their stay. 

If a holiday in good ol’ Blighty is good enough for our foreign counterparts, it’s good 

enough for us, so we’re here to encourage you to forgo your annual holiday abroad for a 

fun-filled break on our fair isle this summer… 

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Web: www.farncare.co.uk 

Pears House, Duke Street, Whitehaven, 

Cumbria CA28 7HR 

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Tel: 01900 829 439 or 07557 101 850 

Web: www.cumbriangetaways.co.uk 

Email: cumbriangetaways@aol.com


22 Reflect Recommends 


23 

Despite it only being late January, 

Reflect have already come across some 

great companies this year, some of 

which may be very familiar to you, 

others of which will be brand new. The 

companies within this feature offer 

their customers the whole package: 

high quality products and competitive 

prices, as well as an excellent and 

personal service. 

We search high and low, across the 

length and breadth of the UK to bring 

you the best companies each and every 

week. The companies within this feature 

offer their customers the whole package: 

high quality products and competitive 

prices, as well as an excellent and 

personal service. 

Today, there are thousands of companies 

who promise the world and, with the 

Internet making it easy for less discerning 

companies to appear legitimate, 

searching for a good company can be 

a minefield. This minefield has been 

made significantly worse thanks to 

the recession and following economic 

instability, as it’s now harder than ever 

to know who to trust with your money. 

As so many companies, both small, 

independent businesses and multinational 

corporations, have gone into 

administration in the last three years, 

including the recent spate of High Street 

retailers (namely Peacocks and Past 

Times), many of us are wary about how 

we spend our cash. 

Many companies across the country 

have suffered the effects of the recession, 

but it’s our local businesses that have 

been hit hardest. Without the financial 

backup of a parent company, with a 

chain of businesses, they are finding it 

tough to keep afloat. However, there 

are ways that you can help your local, 

independent businesses survive. By 

choosing to shop or employ the services 

of local companies, you can help them 

to flourish. You may also find that 

choosing local is to your benefit, as you 

are treated to a more personal service. 

The companies within this feature offer 

their customers the whole package: high 

quality products and competitive prices, 

as well as an excellent and personal 

service. 

Although these companies are offering 

different things, the factors that lead to 

success remain the same, good customer 

service, reliability and professionalism 

are three of the most important 

factors for keeping customers happy 

– and happy customers means more 

recommendations and more success! 

Reflect Editor, Elaine Ellis, says: “Each 

issue, we strive to bring excellent 

companies to the attention of our 

readers, no matter what feature we’re 

working on. We believe it is important to 

highlight the companies in and around 

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, as 

well as further afield, that not only 

offer excellent value for money, but 

also excellent customer service and 

high quality goods/services. We pride 

ourselves on hunting out the best 

companies that cater to our readership 

and work exceptionally hard to give the 

customer exactly what they want. 

Hardwood Logs Ltd 

Quality products 

Excellent services 

Great values 

• Seasoned Hardwood or 

Softwood logs 

• Logs cut to size to suit 

• Delivered in a one-hour time slot, 

6 days a week 

• See website for more services 

and products 

Simon and Jackie Ludlam 

Holly Grange Farm, Lea Moor, Lea, 

Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5RA 

01629 534475 

sales@hardwoodlogsltd.co.uk 

www.hardwoodlogsltd.co.uk 

Opening hours: 

Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm 

Sat 9am – 4:30pm 

Sun 10am – 3pm 

All major debit cards accepted. 

Finding The Best, 

For You 

At Spear Financial Limited we 

specialise in getting to know 

our clients, and allow them an 

opportunity to get to know us. 

Our mission statement is to 

offer a V.I.P. service of Value, 

Integrity and Professionalism 

that always puts YOU first. 

We offer a broad range of 

financial advice including: 

* Wealth Management 

* Investment Planning 

* Inheritance Tax Planning 

* Retirement Planning 

Spear Financial Limited is authorised 

and regulated by the Financial 

Services Authority 

Chris Spear 

The Office, Main Street, Great Longstone, 

Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1TA 

Tel: 01629 640908 

Email: info@spearfinancial.co.uk Web: www.spearfinancial.co.uk 

Established in 1977, Nottingham Counselling Service (NCS) provides one-to-one counselling services, 

therapy and therapeutic support to men and women, aged 16 and over, living within Nottinghamshire 

and further afield into the East Midlands. 

Image courtesy of 

Spike Photography 

Encouraging Men To Share In 2012 

According to NHS statistics, men are three times more likely to take 

their own life than women; in fact, in men under 35-years-old, suicide 

is the second most common cause of death in England and Wales – 

ahead of road traffic accidents, murder, HIV/AIDS or drug overdoses. It 

is believed that this is due to men being more reluctant to talk about 

their feelings or to seek help when they need it. 

NCS MD, Leslie McDonald, said: “The tragic death of Gary Speed at the 

end of last year has highlighted how common suicide is amongst men. There 

are numerous clichés: the strong, silent type and the stiff upper lip but when 

suicide rates are so high, a man’s silence really could be the death of him. 

“The higher suicide rate among men is a worldwide phenomenon, but the 

changing role of men in society seems to be to blame for the increases in 

male suicide over recent years. As well as having a more stressful time in 

achieving educational goals than their fathers and grandfathers, today’s 

men are now less successful compared to their female counterparts and the 

agony of adolescence has been prolonged, with adulthood and independence 

being reached at a much later date – men are now not financially 

independence until their mid-20s. We’re here to offer our services to 

anyone who is feeling down and just wants someone to chat to, in complete 

confidence.” 

NCS has provided support, advice and therapy to thousands of 

people over the last 30 years. As one of the most respected and 

long-established counselling providers, NCS has a wealth of trained 

counsellors, so they can help with almost any problem, but they mainly 

deal with: 

• Stress 

• Anxiety 

• Depression 

• Low Self-esteem 

• Relationship Problems 

• Bereavement 

• Trauma 

• Other Abuse, in particular women who have suffered sexual abuse 

during childhood 

In August 2011, Reflect presented NCS with our annual Certificate 

of Recognition for Personal Development 2011. At the time, our 

Editor, Elaine Ellis, said: “NCS do such great work, helping residents of 

Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands to overcome a number of issues. We 

all need a little help from time to time and NCS have a great track record. 

They hold BACP Service Accreditation, with the majority of their counsellors 

not only holding BACP Membership but also working towards Accreditation, 

which means that NCS clients are assured an ethical service. By awarding 

NCS this Certificate, I hope to encourage Reflect readers who’ll benefit from 

counselling to contact them and change their life!” 

For more information, please contact NCS on 0115 9501743 

or visit www.nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk

Capturing Those Magical 

Moments With 

Cotswold 

Wedding 

Video & Photography 

24 Drinking Update 

cotswold wedding & photography 

As specialists at capturing the events of your wedding day, Cotswold Wedding Video & 

Photography provide either or both video and photographic services for weddings across the 

Cotswolds. Their aim is to cover all the important aspects of your dream day from the ceremony 

to the reception and wedding breakfast, as well as any evening celebration/entertainment. 

For wedding day photography, Cotswold Wedding Video & Photography use 

professional digital equipment and provide a selection of formal and informal shots 

of the happy couple with relatives and friends, so that after the fun and excitement 

of the day, the magic moments can be re-lived over and over again. You should also 

remember that the DVDs and photo albums produced will be cherished not only 

by the bride and groom, but also by those who cannot be there to share the day. 

On your wedding day, Cotswold Wedding Video & Photography usually use 

either twin camera coverage for the whole day to capture all of the action or 

twin cameras for the ceremony and single camera for highlights of the photocall, 

reception and rest of day. However, the choice is yours. Separate camera coverage 

can be provided of the bride’s preparations, family and guest interviews, special 

sequence of the bride and groom in a chosen location or reportage of the day, to 

name a few suggestions. 

In the past, Cotswold Wedding Video & Photography have filmed a wide range of 

weddings, from low budget to lavish dos, in every type of venue from Register 

Offices, private marquees, cathedrals and luxury hotels. In addition, they have 

undertaken a great variety of 

filming projects from services 

attended by Her Majesty the 

Queen, theatre and dance 

productions, instructional and 

marketing projects, corporate 

events and travelogues. 

With many years experience, 

gained by filming at most locations 

in the Cotswolds and across 

Gloucestershire, company director, 

Howard Williams, together with 

his experienced crew, provides a 

lasting memory of your wedding 

day. 

With such a wealth of 

experience, as well as friendly 

and approachable nature, Reflect have awarded Cotswold Wedding Video & 

Photography a Certificate of Recognition for Exclusive Weddings. On hearing 

the news, Howard said: “Thank you Reflect. This is a great start to 2012; we’ve won a 

handful of awards before, including from the Institute of Videography. It takes a lot of time 

and effort to capture the memories of your special day, or celebration, perfectly, so you 

can re-live them for years to come.” 

Reflect Editor, Elaine Ellis, explained why she selected Cotswold Wedding Video 

& Photography for this Recognition: “Many people put photography ahead of 

videography at a wedding, but by enlisting the services and expertise of Howard and Mike 

at Cotswold Wedding Video & Photography, you can have the best of both worlds for the 

most special day of your life.” 

For more information, please call 01453 757980 or 

visit www.cotswoldweddingvideo.co.uk 

Praise for Cotswold Wedding Video & Photography 

“My daughter travelled around Britain looking for a picturesque venue for her wedding. 

She settled on glorious Gloucestershire. I was going to ask friends to cover the event on 

their video cameras and spend money on the photographs. I was so impressed with your 

work and helpful advice, when we met at the venue to make arrangements that I felt we 

needed a video. Many guests were coming from different countries and your presentation 

convinced me of the necessity for a video. We are extremely impressed with the end 

result, the complex arrangements of the day make it effortless and without anxiety and 

nerves; a complete record without a camera in sight – brilliant, we are so impressed with 

your expertise!” 

Jessica and Sean 

“We are so pleased with our record of our wedding day. Elderly relatives made a special 

effort to be on top form for the day; we have a special memory to remember them after 

they are no longer with us. Your careful and unobtrusive coverage of the day has given us 

a complete record of a very happy and special event. Thank you for everything! We shall 

be recommending your service to all our friends.” 

Sarah and Christopher

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