A splendid new book published by SLHA, Growing Better : Lincolnshire and the Potato, was launched at the National Centre for Food Technology, University of Lincoln in Holbeach on Saturday 22 October. The guest of honour was Tony Worth, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire and SLHA Patron, who for years has been a leading potato grower and food producer in south Lincolnshire.

The book's editors (Catherine Wilson and Stewart Squires) were joined by other contributors, SLHA members and friends for the celebration. The University provided excellent hospitality and after a potato-themed lunch laid on tours of the Centre's production lines and laboratories.