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ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE VERY BEST THE REGION HAS TO OFFER

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ESSENTIAL L Welcome to the 2011 edition of Essential Living, which aims to be a source book and inspiration for all the very best that the region has to offer.

It is always a pleasure to put together this guide, because it is such a reminder of how many brilliant independent businesses we have in the region, and of how passionate and committed their owners are.

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Photography Elli Dean (www.ellideanphotography.co.uk ) Lesley-Anne Churchill (lesleyannechurchill.com) Publisher Local Living Ltd, PO Box 208, Stamford, PE9 9FY Tel & Fax: (01780) 765571 www.bestlocalliving.co.uk Advertising If you would like to find out more about advertising in our 2012 publication, please call 01780 765571, email localliving@btopenworld. com or visit www.bestlocalliving.co.uk to find out about our monthly publications and Best Local series.

Advertising team: Helen Walton, Claudia Bayley, Tracy Watkinson, Bridget Steele Designers: Steve Handley and Nik Ellis Distribution: Rachel Beecroft (01780) 765320 Printers: Warner’s of Bourne

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY Lesley-Anne Churchill www.lesleyannechurchill.com

This year we have aimed for a still greater visual impact on our pages, and have invested more in photography. We hope you enjoy the results, and that the magazine will sit on your coffee table or island for many months to come as an invaluable reference.

Section Editors Indoor Living – Fiona Cumberpatch Gifts & Art – Amander Meade Fashion – Genevieve Potter Health & Beauty – Catherine Batkin Local Food – Sarah Lyon Eating Out – Nicholas Rudd-Jones Outdoor Living – Nicholas Rudd-Jones Get Active – Amander Meade Learning – Abigail Richardson

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Contents

INDOOR LIVING Page 8 Take one antique Page 16 Hotel style at home Page 20 Living in colour Page 24 Working from home Page 28 Interiors Directory GIFTS & ART Page 36 Gifts Page 38 Galleries Page 40 Art & Gifts Directory

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FASHION Page 42 Role reversals Page 47 Future classics Page 50 New and notable Page 52 Fashion Directory HEALTH & BEAUTY Page 56 Diary of a Prom Princess Page 60 Make one small change Page 64 Give yourself a health MOT Page 67 Health & beauty Directory LOCAL FOOD Page 74 Sculpting a cob pizza oven Page 76 Combining the love of food

with therapy Page 79 Virtuous bread; Breaking bread together Page 80 The Italian family kitchen EATING OUT Page 84 Stamford and surrounding villages Page 92 Rutland, Market Harborough and

surrounding villages Page 98 Oundle & Nene Valley Page 102 Peterborough and a little further afield OUTDOOR LIVING Page 107 Garden designers, Nurseries and

Garden Centres Page 109 Conservatories and Garden Rooms GET ACTIVE Page 110 Family days out Page 114 Grown up fun Page 116 Getting away from it all LEARNING Page 120 Community Projects and Life Skills Page 124 Sustainable schools Page 126 Independent Schools Directory Page 130 Advertiser Index ESSENTIAL LIVING 2011

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Oundle Travel Discover the Area’s Leading Independent Travel Experts who will find you the perfect holiday...

Situated in the pretty market town of Oundle and established over 25 years ago, Oundle Travel enjoys an enviable reputation locally for providing worldwide year round holidays.

Privately owned and managed for 16 years by Director Paula Cockcroft, Paula and her team are able to offer a wealth of knowledge, experience and truly independent and unbiased advice when booking your next holiday.

for 2011/12 by the Australian Tourist Board, and the agency has years of experience tailor making individual itineraries ‘Down Under’. New Zealand remains a firm favourite with Oundle Travel and Travel Consultant Amber Connelly arranges fantastic deals with airlines and hotels, offering a ‘Concierge’ style service for all customer travelling to Australia and New Zealand.

Top Family The Abama - Tenerife The award winning Abama in Guia de Isora in Tenerife is superb for families and is the perfect shorthaul winter retreat for October and February Half Terms We love - The spacious 2 bedroomed family suites and Children’s Club ‘Abamis’ Prices from £995.00 for 7 nights

All staff are encouraged to keep up to date by travelling on educational trips as often as possible, gaining first-hand knowledge of resorts, hotels and destinations. ‘This is invaluable to give our customers the best possible advice on their holiday’ comments Paula. ‘We pride ourselves on the best customer service’ continues Paula ‘A holiday needs to exceed expectations and by keeping up to date with a good working knowledge of destinations, airlines and hotel facilities we can ensure all our clients are getting the best possible advice’.

OUNDLE TRAVEL’S TOP TEN DESTINATIONS FOR 2011

Best City Break Rome - The De Russie Rocco Forte’s Hotel De Russie oozes style and sophistication, for a fabulous shopping and sightseeing break, you just can’t beat Rome, this Italian city is close to home and perfect for a weekend break, a special occasion or just simply to spoil yourself.

We love – Off season January to March for the best offers – 3 nights for the price of 2 !

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Top Villa Pollenca -Majorca - The Villa Benebeca Situated in the north of Majorca, Pollenca is a pretty, unspoilt town, with colourful shops, boutiques and some of the best dining on the island. Even in high season the resort retains its character and charm….

We love – Book early for this villa and the Pollenca area in general, it sells out quickly !

The Villa Benebeca from £1800.00 per week.

Most Luxurious Ski The Four Seasons – Vail - Colarado Brand new for 2011, the all new Four Seasons promises to deliver absolute 5* luxury in the largest ski resort in North America offering terrain and a ski school for any skill level. This quaint mountain town offers sophistication and elegance, with boutiques and resturants lining the cobbled streets.

We love – The 346 inches of snowfall !!!

The Four Seasons from £1500 per week

Most Unspoilt Skopelos- Greece Virtually unspoilt by tourism with a slow pace of life and remaining beautifully green, Skopelos is one of the most characterful ports in Greece. Mulberry Trees line the waterfront and shade the numerous cafes and restaurants in Skopelos town, alongside boutiques and craft shops.

We love – The early booking offers 2 weeks for the price of 1 !

The Aeolos Hotel – Skopelos from £727.00 per week • Oundle Travel, Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273600 sales@oundletravel.co.uk www.oundletravel.co.uk

Best Newcomer Rovinj – Croatia Super, sexy and cool the contemporary luxury of the Monte Mulluni is situated away from the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rovinj, but close enough to dip your toes in. Rovinj is quite simply stunning and this hotel ticks all the boxes.

We love – The walk in tropical showers, and of course the sweeping views of Rovinj The Monte Muluni from £1965.00 per week Top Cruise Silverseas Cruising just does not get any better than this.

Silverseas are the absolute best there is, offering fine dining and seamless service throughout.

We love – The never ending flow of champagne – All complimentary of course !

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Take one antique Justin and Katie Capp have chosen striking and unusual artefacts to form the basis of each room in their Northamptonshire cottage, writes Fiona Cumberpatch Photos: Lesley Anne Churchill www.lesleyannechurchill.com

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year old Chinese pot was the main inspiration. “It is so ancient that it has an almost contemporary feel,” says Justin. The dark clay of the pot sets the mood for this more masculine space. Lived-in leather sofas sit alongside a 17th century bible box, made from a dark wood with simple carving. Vivid throws, a tufted cream rug and a panel of elegant wallpaper lift the mood.

Above the enormous fire place is a 17th century panel, an old bed board which Justin bought in nearby Thrapston. “I find things everywhere,” he admits.

“I always know how I can make something work, although I usually rely on local craftsmen to install it for me.”

In the kitchen, which is a relatively new addition, Justin designed the room around three old doors, which he found in a skip. “Previously, there was no kitchen, just a lean-to with basic fittings,” he explains. Here, in the heart of the home, his ethnic vibe is tempered by Katie’s taste. Two lovely old cupboards, one Cornish and one French are painted in smoky greys. A modern Romo wallpaper, with a blue background and floral design picks up on the vintage colours. A sunset red herringbone patterned brick floor creates a cosy feel, with a black Aga providing the hub. “We found cobblestones in here while we were digging out the kitchen floor, but I’ve relocated those to the garden,” says Justin. “Nothing

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rom the outside, it’s the archetypal country cottage, standing at the end of a tiny lane, thick vines scrambling over low eaves, with warm, mellow brick walls and pretty little windows. But there is nothing predictable about the interior of Justin and Katie Capp’s home, thanks to their ingenuity. In each room, there is a story to tell, whether it’s the fragile rug on the kitchen floor, left behind by the previous owner, an opera singer who performed at Covent Garden during the war and lived to be 102 years old, or a crooked ceiling beam, rescued from a church in Oundle and given new life.

“When I bought the house in 1998, it was such a wreck, it was classed as a barn conversion, but I knew I wanted an old place, and this was all I could afford,” explains Justin, the landlord and chef at The King’s Arms pub in Polebrook, near Oundle, where Katie works front of house. “I grew up next door but one, and had no intention of coming back, but when this came up for sale, my dad persuaded me to have a look. I walked into the garden, with 50 different types of roses, and it just seemed to make sense.”

Justin’s initial lack of funds meant he had to do up the cottage slowly, often using recycled materials. He describes his taste as ethnic, and Katie’s as “more French.” It’s an unlikely fusion but it works. Take the living room, where a 4,500

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is wasted or thrown away. I like that desert island mentality, where you have to work with what you’ve got. It’s the same ethos that I apply to my cooking.”

Upstairs, in the bathroom, Justin’s magpie instincts paid off yet again, when two slabs of marble that he’d rescued were used to make the surround for an almost sculptural washbasin. Tooled and painted leather panels, made by Justin, decorate the cupboard beneath. At the windows, white vintage lace tablecloths provide impromptu curtains, hung from poles with clips from Ikea, a homespun contrast to a sumptuous roll top bath.

In the couple’s bedroom, the four poster bed is the antique centre piece, offset with witty touches such as a splash of Vivienne Westwood wallpaper. There are interesting objets d’arts everywhere, and the walls are lined with pictures from local artists, including Carry Ackroyd and John Parfitt. Katie is also an accomplished artist and she recently diversified into a range of cottage flower cookware and accessories, including plates, place mats and tins. Meanwhile Justin has designed a range of home ware, including tagine pots, ceramic storage jars and granite mats - and the differences between the couple’s collections sums up their respective styles.

In the garden, Justin and Katie have carried through their make do and mend philosophy. Bricks from an old lean-to were used to build a large greenhouse.

Cobbles from the kitchen provide a path through a vegetable garden, where hens roam free and Frank the lurcher saunters decoratively. “The box hedge comes from seedlings that I scrounged,” says Justin. “At first, I had no money for plants, so the garden was created using cuttings begged from friends, and dividing things that were already here. I’ve never missed an opportunity to get something for free!” If anything is spare, it goes to the King’s Arms, which is undergoing the same steady transformation as the cottage.

In all, the cottage is a blend of two distinct personalities. “We both respect each other’s taste, although it can sometimes make for heated discussions!” smiles Katie. Yet it is undoubtedly this creative tension which makes the house so original.

• For more details of the Katie Alice kitchen range, and Justin Capp designer homewares, contact Creative Tops Ltd on 01536 207710 www.creative-tops.com The King’s Arms, King’s Arms Lane, Polebrook, Oundle PE8 5LW Tel: 01832 272363

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Hotel style at home Boutique hotels, such as this area’s Oundle Mill, combine comfort with super-stylish furniture and fittings – and it’s a style you can steal

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ritain’s best boutique hotels look cool, quirky and luxurious. Those may not sound like qualities you could easily import into your own living space, but it’s perfectly possible. “It can be a successful formula for a home, if it is personalised,” says Neil Partridge of Stamford’s NGI Design.

Neil should know. He collaborated closely with Oundle Mill’s owners, Sarah and Mark Harrod, to create a modern rustic haven in the Northamptonshire countryside. Huge glass walls sit alongside ancient beams and stone walls, yet the interior style is sleek, Italian and minimalist. “We wanted the hotel to feel chic and sophisticated, yet relaxed, without too many rules,” says Sarah.

“The key element of a boutique hotel is that it doesn’t look corporate,” explains Neil. “It feels more like a home than a hotel. That means using better quality furniture, interesting fabrics, and perhaps most important of all, great lighting. At Oundle Mill, we used mostly domestic lighting to help create atmosphere.”

While the key word is quirky, that doesn’t mean eccentric or odd. “When you start to use this look at home, you’ll need to think about all your spaces,

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and how you will link them together,” says Neil.

“Successful boutique hotels have coherence and that’s something you can achieve in a domestic setting.” Casual luxury is a key element of the style, but throwing money at your home isn’t the answer.

“I always advise people to buy less, but buy quality,” says Neil. “With a sofa or chair, you get high impact in terms of design, and this is something the Italian companies do really well. Much of the furniture is still made in family owned factories in Italy, it hasn’t been outsourced. Names to look for are Valentini, Zanotta and Foscarini.”

Boutique hotels always have highly efficient fittings to help create the feeling of casual luxury.

At Oundle Mill, that includes Alessi sinks, power showers, Travertine tiles, flat screen Loewe televisions, Bose sound systems and Egyptian cotton sheets on the beds. Natural materials are the perfect foil for modern design, so wood flooring, stone baths and basins, and tactile surfaces help to soften the look.

In the bathroom, you can get the spa vibe with under floor heating, natural marble surfaces and wooden storage units. White walls will provide a clean, minimalist look, or Fired Earth stock a range of tiles in interesting finishes which can create real impact. Try floating, wall mounted basins and loos to make your bathroom both sleek and practical.

While luxe style means less, rather than more, it’s important to personalise your space. “Don’t try to create a show home,” advises Neil Partridge.

“When I design a room for someone, I would never accessorise it, because that would make it mine, not theirs. Paintings, general accessories, and the stuff that we all accumulate, these are the things that give a home its personality.”

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Panton S chair, £189 each, John Lewis Pillowshams, £25 and £30 each, throw, £80, from a selection at John Lewis

Side unit by Matthew Hilton for Case Cross, £1,450, John Lewis

Spun light by Flos, available as table lamp or floor lamp, £496, NGI Design.

Fired Earth St Moritz bath, (left) £1,825.

Jura bath and shower mixer, £1,100. Bath painted in Travertina Crema, £17.50 for 750ml eggshell.

Renaissance gold wall tiles, £199.58 per square metre. Artesh Travertine floor tiles, from £59.70 per metre, depending on size. All from Fired Earth.

Kartell FLY ceiling lights, £145 for a shade, John Lewis

Circus by Presotto Italia table, comes in a range of lacquered glass tops, £495, NGI Design

Aga Fired Earth, Warmington Mill, nr Peterborough PE8 6TJ Tel: 01832 280 088 NGI Design, 4-6 High Street, St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 766899 John Lewis, Queensgate, Peterborough PE1 1NL Tel: 01733 344644 Oundle Mill, Barnwell Road, Oundle, PE8 5PB Tel: 01832 272621 www.oundlemill.co.uk

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The Hunter’s voyage of design discovery Two things strike you as soon as you arrive at Hunter’s Interiors Showrooms just off the Deeping Road at Copthill Farm Enterprises. First the cornucopia of colours and textures that spill out from all corners of the light, airy barn. Second, the enthusiasm, friendliness and sheer desire to get things right of the four partners in the business. Naturally they sat me down in an extremely comfy sofa and plied me with coffee and chocolate biscuits, as we begun our discussion.

The Hunters team: (L to R) Georgie Teesdale, Sara NormanSmith, Candida Smith, Jill Hunter Styles that cover a spectrum of taste and situations Jill Hunter was the original founder of the business, and over the years the other three have joined the company. Jill worked in London for John Keil, the renowned 18th Century furniture dealer. She then went on to study Interior Design in London at the Inchbald School of Design. Jill set up an Antique shop in Stamford in 1999 until, spotting the trend towards a mix of the old and new, she broadened its appeal to an overall design look. She was joined by Georgie Teesdale, who had been working in interior design in west London until marrying locally and wanting to use her skills here. She brought a cosmopolitan, sophisticated style to proceedings. Jill’s own style is more classic and traditional.

They were soon joined by Sara Norman-Smith, who has a subtle, innovative, eclectic style. She has a degree in Furniture Conservation and Upholstery.

Finally Candida Smith the fourth member of the team brought a fresh, modern country, upbeat set of choices to the design palette.

So the common bond between them is a passion for design, but with very contrasting styles to choose from.

“We tend to find that a client soon works out which of us is right for them and their style,” remarked Jill.

Service that covers every type of design need Hunter’s is delighted to deal with your design needs whatever the size and scope. There are typically four types of occasion on which they could be your first port of call:

Five top tips from the team 1. Request They can help with a simple request; a pot of paint, some wallpaper, a blind, a lamp shade, something to finish off a room. They can source but also advise, to help you make exactly the right choice.

2. Refresh Do the bedrooms need a bit of a spruce-up? New pelmets, blinds and the odd rug or bedside table?

Or maybe the sitting room needs two of three new things in it – a light, an occasional table and some new cushions to freshen it up a bit.

3. Revive & Rejuvenate You have a significant room that really needs a new start or maybe a complete area of the house. You need everything to be looked at properly – the walls, the flooring, the curtains, the furniture and maybe fireplaces and bookcases. You want to use some of your existing furniture, add some new and also some antique pieces. The whole look needs to be unified.

4. Renovate You have bought the house of your dreams and the dream needs to be converted into reality. You need a working partner who can dream with you and then deliver the entire interior, from the light switches to the colour swatches, from the outdoor lights to the radiators. Hunters can source, advise, install and also, if you want, act as project co-ordinators with the

1 Colour-wise – if in doubt, go one shade darker 2 Mix quality – an IKEA table and a £2,000 antique 3 Get your lighting right – makes a massive difference to the feel of a room 4 Don’t be frightened by multiple patterns – so long as the colour combinations are right 5 A range of textures is important to create interest in the room.

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Hunters commissions have included overseas clients with holiday homes in the UK, country cottages, Stamford town houses, historic country houses, London and Home Counties properties and a golf club, to name but a few.

As I hauled myself out of the comfy sofa after an hour’s animated discussion a lady came in enquiring about paint choices. She sat down on the sofa, started to relax, and by the time I left was happily exploring numerous colour possibilities. She had just begun the Hunter’s voyage of design discovery.

• The Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757 946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

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Living in colour Vibrant shades and bold prints feel fresh and energising and they’ll bring your rooms bang up to date, says Fiona Cumberpatch

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right, beautiful colours are everywhere this season, and we shouldn’t be afraid to embrace them. Bold shades look good in every room, and with a little know how, you can make them work for you. “Colours promote emotional reactions and you need to consider this when choosing your main colour,” says Jill at Tom McAlpin Interiors, Peterborough. “In general, bright colours make you feel energetic, so they work well in rooms used for lots of activities and entertaining.”

Jill suggests following a few golden rules to make your colour scheme sing. “Warm colours are reds, yellows or oranges. These are known as advancing colours because they bring surfaces closer, so they can make a room feel smaller,” she explains. “Cool colours are blues, violets, greys, and some shades of green. And they do the opposite. They’re receding colours and make surfaces appear further away. So they can make a room feel larger. But just to confuse things, you can warm up a cold colour like blue by adding touches of red, orange or brown, and you can cool down a warm shade by doing the opposite and adding blue, grey or green.”

The effect of light on colour could influence your choice. “South facing rooms get sun all day long,

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so they can take warm or cool colours. But beware: really vivid colours intensify in bright sunlight,” says Jill. “Deep tones work, but lighter shades can be too dazzling. In a north-facing room, the light is cool and blueish. Use a warm colour to brighten the room. Yellow and pink are good, but white and blue won’t work.

And if you do want to use a blue or a green, you must select a shade with a warm base tone.”

Continues Jill: “in an east facing bedroom, the morning light is bright, so use warm or cool colours. West facing bedrooms get sun in the afternoons and evenings, so make sure whichever colour you choose has a warm base tone.

And before you commit to a colour – try it out in practice.”

This year’s designers have produced some sumptuous collections featuring bold, graphic patterns as well as jewel colours. Candida, at Hunters Interiors says: “be brave! It’s fine to mix colours and patterns. If you want to use florals and stripes, for example, it will work so long as the colours blend nicely. Scale also has something to do with it. If you are using two florals in a room, one on a fabric, one on wallpaper, for example, one should be larger than the other.”

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Shop the look

Turquoise bump chair, £1,400, John Lewis, Queensgate Centre, Peterborough PE1 1NL Tel: 01733 322644

“Be brave! It’s fine to mix colours and patterns.”

Candida at Hunters Interiors

Remember, too, that bold colours need bold accessories. “The more textures and patterns that you add to a room, the more interesting it is,” says Candida. For modern accessories, try Artisana in Uppingham, Hirst & Hirst Living in Oakham, NGI Design in Stamford, Reba, Peterborough and John Lewis at the Queensgate Centre, Peterborough.

If you know you want to use more colour in your home, but aren’t sure how to begin, Jill at Tom McAlpin Interiors suggests using a starting point such as a piece of fabric, a painting or a page that you’ve pulled out of a magazine. An interior designer can help you to translate this into a scheme that would work in your room, and advise you on how to best combine the various elements. It’s time to expand your horizons, open your senses and start living in colour.

Contacts: Tom McAlpin Interiors, Millisle House, 41-43 Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE4 6SP Tel: 01733 230499 Hunters Interiors The Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, Lincs PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk

Purple Snuggler Sofa, £299, John Lewis, Peterborough

Multi-coloured Pip Studio Cushion, £50, John Lewis

Orange chair by Penny Banks, Hirst & Hirst Living, 18 Church St, Oakham, LE15 6AA Tel: 01572 723800

Rosa Alba fabric by Nina Campbell, £50 a metre from Tom McAlpin Interiors

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Working from Home How to make the space you work in, work for your home

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ou may be self employed or work autonomously at home some of the time for an employer based elsewhere; either way you will need a dedicated space in which to be productive. Ideally, you will be able to convert, combine or even build on a whole new area for your workspace but for many of us, outfitting a home office will probably involve making better use of the space you have.

Building on…

If your budget allows, consider expanding your home to create a workspace. Local estate agents will advise on the potential effect on the value of your home. Think about loft conversions which often make great home offices – check with your local

Define your space…

You may be lucky enough to have a separate room for your home office but working space can also be found under stairwells, on landings, or an unused corner of the living room – the most important thing is that the space is not shared or compromised – you will be able to work more professionally if you don’t have to move papers from your desk to prepare the dinner! It might be tempting to just move the pieces around until the space works. But if you spend some time actually measuring and creating a floor plan (small as it might be), measuring your furniture, and thinking it through, the final result will be much more satisfactory.

building inspector. Conservatories are now very popular for home office use.

A Garden Office

“Garden offices are more popular than ever,” explains Simon Lewington from Natural Structures,

“A garden office creates an inspiring environment whilst keeping that all important demarcation line between home and work. Garden offices are built for the purpose and specified to meet today’s standards of comfort and technology.” Situated in Market Harborough, Simon’s team are highly experienced in the design and build of home offices either as a sympathetic extension to the main house or as a separate garden building. “Clients draw on our expertise and experience to provide them with help and advice at an early stage. In the case of home offices we work very closely with them to provide just exactly the right size and style of workspace fitted to their specific needs. Garden offices have moved on from the glorified sheds of fifteen years ago to beautiful, stylish rooms which always add value.”

For advice on bespoke garden offices try: www.natural-structures.co.uk www.theGardenEscape.co.uk www.shedshop.net

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New Directions...

Making a fresh start with your work skills

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ave your family or working circumstances changed in the last year? If so, you could be seeking a new start or change of direction. There are lots of organisations and sources of support and information regionally to help you make the right decision for your business, your situation and your future...

Could you…

Create an On-Line Business?

• Going back to work after raising a family but scared technology has moved on since shorthand and typing? Take a course in becoming a Virtual PA – a sort of remote right hand working from home for a number of clients performing such tasks as taking phone calls, invoicing, dealing with emails etc.

• Today’s technology means you can be as efficient working from home.

• See www.societyofvirtualassistants.co.uk or www.runanonlinebusiness.co.uk for advice from choosing a name to setting up a payment system.

Retrain in the career that suits you now?

• It’s never too late to retrain in something you love or for a better work/life balance. Don’t know what to do? Invest in a session with a life coach – they don’t know you personally so are better able to help you identify your strengths and skills you never acknowledge.

• See www.cityandguilds.com for essential qualifications in trades from beauty to catering.

• Become a professional – visit www.direct.gov.uk for information on funding for mature students.

Transfer your skills to work for you…

• If you are happy in your career but would prefer to work from home, think about how to transfer your skills to something similar.

• If you are a teacher you could become a tutor and work your chosen hours; if your experience is in accountancy, become a freelance book keeper; been an events co-ordinator? Think about becoming a freelance wedding or party planner. Could your passion take you one step further?

• Brilliant cook? Start catering for parties and weddings; Green fingered? Sell plants at local fairs or markets.

Useful websites: www.businesslink.gov.uk – A government funded organisation giving free help and advice to anyone freelance, self employed or starting a business. www.chamberofcommerce.co.uk – Networking and support at a local level including branches in Stamford and Leicestershire www.fsb.org.uk – The Federation of Small Businesses – the voice of small UK business. www.nfea.com – Find enterprise programmes in your area. www.homebusiness.org.uk - The Home Business Alliance give a comprehensive online guide to all aspects of running a business from home including advice, contacts, a dedicated magazine and events. www.smallbusiness.co.uk – Practical advice on employment, banking, IT and all aspects of running a small business plus up to date news and views.

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ESSENTIAL LIVING INTERIORS DIRECTORY INTERIOR DESIGNERS Alison Hutchinson Design 12 Willoughby Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DY Tel: 01572 747318 www.alisonhutchinsondesign.co.uk Friendly, down-to-earth designer, specialising in an enduring combination of traditional and contemporary styles to create a lived in comfortable look. Offers both interior and garden design.

Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors 27 Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 722345 www.elizabethstanhope.co.uk The main showroom, an old fire station, houses thousands of metres of stunning fabrics on the roll at fabulous prices, hundreds of fabric, wallpaper, trimming and paint books for items to order, and an ever changing mix of furniture, lighting and accessories, sourced from all over the world.

A welcoming team of professionals are always on hand to assist in any decision making, and an extensive interior design and project management service is available, along with a full making up, loose cover and re-upholstery service.

Furleys 51 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AJ Tel: 01572 755170 www.furleys.co.uk A personal and unique service is the aim of the Furleys team, creating designs that will make your dreams come alive and that reflect your taste and personality.

No project is too small or too large. Furleys can help with new refreshing touches to one room or a complete make-over of a whole house.

Hunters Interiors The Dairy, Copthill Farm Enterprises, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk A great selection of fabrics, wallpapers, paints, furniture, carpets, lighting and accessories.

A skilled team of four who undertake everything from curtains and upholstery, individual room planning, to complete project management, from a light filled showroom and studio in Uffington, near Stamford.

Holding current ranges of fabrics, wallpapers, paints, furniture & interior accessories, they offer expert advice and a welcoming coffee as you browse.

Hunters can remove the entire burden of re-location to a new property and implement the necessary alterations and decoration prior to your arrival, thus leaving you to enjoy your new home from the very start.

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J & L Ball 16 North St, Stamford, PE9 1PH Tel: 01780 481416 www.jandlball.co.uk Curtain, blinds, shutters and awnings specialists, catering for all budgets from a tie-back to an entire house or office. Free design consultation service. Their Luxaflex blinds are best sellers. Also wallpapers and wall art in the form of removable stickers (think birds, stags and flower designs) and large scale single images from this local favourite, ran by husband and wife team Lorraine and Jeremy Ball NGI Design 4-6 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 766899 www.ngidesign.co.uk High-end contemporary styling Italian-style comes to Stamford. Fantastic kitchen and living space showcases proprietors Neil Partridge and Darren Cherry’s hotelchic style. Essential destination for contemporary accessories, furniture and lighting

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Sarah Harding Interiors 27 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY 01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk Sarah Harding Interiors offers a bespoke design service, either at the showroom or in your own home, alongside a beautiful range of home accessories from Emma Bridgewater and Cath Kidston.

A speciality is finding Edwardian and Victorian and sometimes newer pieces of furniture which they lovingly restore and cover to a blank calico, ready for you to choose your own covering. A full soft furnishing making-up service including upholstery and loose covers is available from the talented team of three.

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Good building companies do exist, and we are one of them.

We are a well established building company, with a reputation for craftmanship, reliability, friendliness and professionalism, and a particular expertise in historic and listed buildings.

If you are considering home improvements, conservation work, alterations, extension or other building-related work, including design, planning and building control services, we can help you.

We offer free advice on all aspects of Town and Country Planning, Listed Building applications, and Conservation Area Consents. If you are considering altering or extending your home, converting buildings into living accommodation, or building a new property in your garden, we have a wealth of experience to call on.

Call us now on 01572 821 657 View all of our services and a range of previous projects online at:

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ESSENTIAL LIVING INTERIORS DIRECTORY INTERIOR DESIGNERS Tom McAlpin Interiors Millisle House, 41-43 Culley Court, Bakewell Rd, Peterborough PE2 6XD Tel: 01733 230499 www.tm-interiors.co.uk Tom McAlpin Interiors offers a design service that recognises the individual; services range from simple advice about interior products for your home, through to a full comprehensive design package to suit your needs. From curtains, wallpapers, fabrics and trimmings to paint, carpets and furniture they can assist you in developing an interior style of your choice.

All the elements of the design concept are carefully made within their workroom, so anything from curtains, covers, cushions and drapes are made to measure for any type of window, seat, sofa etc and the final trimmings be it poles or assorted accessories. The design team has access to the leading design houses’ various samples of fabrics, wallpapers, and paint from the best in household brand names like Andrew Martin, Jane Churchill, Nina Campbell, Osborne & Little, Sanderson and Zoffany etc.

SOFT FURNISHINGS, DECORATING, FURNITURE AND FINISHING TOUCHES CallyCo 5 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 753409 www.callyco.com Caroline Preen’s compact shop is packed with lovely fresh fabrics from amongst others Vanessa Arbuthnott and Amy Butler, readymade cushions, and patterns to make your own soft furnishings. Making up service available.

Artisana 6 Market Place, Uppingham, LE15 9QH Tel: 01572 822056 Eclectic mix of designer fabrics, paint, kitchenware and beautifully chosen accessories, together with excellent range of designer paint, such as Zoffany, Designers Guild, and Farrow and Ball.

Bagel and Griff 6/7 Church Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7NB Tel: 01858 468764 www.bagelandgriff.com Bold, decorative pieces for the home, in a constantly evolving shop Chez Soi 16 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 757446 www.chezsoionline.co.uk One-off vintage dressers and cupboards, sturdy but stylish dining tables and chairs (painted to your specification from the Farrow & Ball range of paints), plus a large selection of Lloyd Loom originals (full range available to order), displayed in a lovely light showroom Claire Langley Antiques 7 High St St Martin’s, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 4LX Tel: 01780 752555 www.clairelangleyantiques.co.uk A delightful shop which has a quirky selection of furniture, decorative objects and pictures that inspire and delight. Claire is also brilliant at finding things to a brief.

Countesthorpe Blinds Ltd 20 Benskyn Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5LA Tel: 0116 277 6749 www.contesthorpe-blinds.co.uk Local family-run business specialising in all-shaped conservatory roof blinds, blinds, awnings and shutters since 1987 Curtains Complete The Hall, Back Lane, East Farndon, Market Harborough, LE16 9SE Tel: 01858 466671 www.curtainscomplete.co.uk The shop is full of heavy, well made drapes in a variety of colours and designs and prices will suit a range of budgets Finishing Touch 8 All Saints’ St, Stamford, PE9 2PA Tel: 01780 763005 www.blindsbyfinishingtouch.com Trusted and highly experienced advice on window treatments and soft furnishings of all kinds from dedicated team of seamstresses on the premises.

Astonishing range of soft furnishing services, including made to measure roman blinds, curtains, pelmets, loose covers, cushions, throws, bedspreads.

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Tom McAlpin Interiors Green Man Antiques and Restoration 74 West St, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 272099 Jo Elwood has a great selection of 17th, 18th and 19th century furniture, chosen for its perfect proportions and fine craftsmanship.

Heatsource 35 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY Tel: 01572 829953 www.heatsource-of-uppingham.co.uk A fabulous selection of natural heating solutions for the home, including stoves, fireplaces and solar heating solutions.

J & S Interiors 30 Phorpres Close, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FZ Tel: 01733 558864 www.jandsinteriors.uk.com A very well established and respected Peterborough business with over 25 years experience. Curtains, blinds, soft furnishings and fabrics Kingfisher Curtains 4, Kingfisher Close, Oakham, LE15 6ER. Tel: 01572 757893 Material Homes 21 St David’s Square, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5QA Tel: 01733 342044 www.materialhomes.co.uk Curtains and designer fabrics.

Robert Loomes Antique Clock Sales and Restoration 4 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 481319 www.clockrepairer.co.uk Robert Loomes is a registered professional Member of the British Horological Institute and the British Watch and Clockmakers Guild. He has a team of five

clock repairers, two watch repairers and two painted dial restorers, with a combined experience of well over 200 years. His latest venture is the Stamford watch, the first wristwatch for many years to be designed and assembled in the UK. Rowantree Craft Studio 24 Station Rd, Nassington, Peterborough Tel: 01780 783323 www.rowantreeworkshops.co.uk Margaret opened her craft studio in Nassington early this year. The aim is to offer a pleasant and inviting space, where adults and children learn sewing skills, knitting, how to make rag rugs and customise clothes, and create covered boxes, paper crafts and jewellery.

Margaret also runs a successful soft furnishings business, which she will continue to operate alongside the studio.

Rutland Shutters Tel: 01664 474013 www.rutlandshutters.co.uk Shutters continue to be a very popular choice and this specialist company custom-make them in either MDF or wood. Curtain design also available Stamford Multifuel Stoves Hambleton House, Barnack Road, Bainton, Stamford PE9 3AE 01780 740 997 www.stamfordmultifuelstoves.co.uk The Stonemasonry Company Tel: 01780 767207 or 07852 100984 www.thestonemasonrycompany.co.uk Specialists in architectural masonry, including fireplaces, stone restoration and stone staircases.

Commissions also accepted.

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ESSENTIAL LIVING INTERIORS DIRECTORY LIGHTING Bagel and Griff 6/7 Church Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7NB Tel: 01858 468 764 www.bagelandgriff.com Edited selection of statement modern lamps made from natural or recycled fibres. Take a look at the website - you’ll want to go and take a look in the shop.

Chez Soi 16 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 757446 www.chezsoionline.co.uk An extensive range of French and Scandinavian-style lamps. Choose the style and colour (from the Farrow & Ball range of paints) of the lamp base to complement your décor. Also a wide range of shades displayed in a large and impressive setting CJ Lighting Scotgate, Stamford PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 754825 Wide selection of affordable mainstream kitchen, bathroom and living room lighting, including spotlights and standard lamps displayed on the top floor of the large showroom. Contemporary, classic and designer looks.

Furleys 7 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AH Tel: 01572 755539 www.furleys.co.uk Furleys has a vast collection of exclusive and quality lighting sourced from companies worldwide. With three beautiful and inspiring show rooms, the experienced and friendly staff is on hand to give you all the advice and help needed.

The Lampshade Warehouse 10 Saville Rd, Westwood, Peterborough PE3 7PR Tel: 01733 264391 www.thelampshadewarehouse.co.uk Shades, table and floor lamps, chandeliers, ceiling and wall fittings, and more. The largest independent lighting showroom in Cambridgeshire.

Meander 6-7 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 765576 www.meanderofstamford.co.uk Classic country house to French country style table lamps and shades, plus chandeliers and standard lamps in a variety of finishes, many of which are on display in the shop. Lighting product CD available on request FLOORING Carpets 4 U 1 West Water Crescent, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 8LT Tel: 01733 221024 CJ Carpets Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 754825 Good range of flooring from laminates and rugs, to big name carpets including Kersaint Cobb, Brintons and the Alternative Flooring Company from husband and wife team Simon and Cathy Cahill, who have been in business for a decade in Stamford. A well priced fitting service is available Classic English Limestone by ELP (Stamford) Ltd The Quarry, Heath Lane, Metheringham, Lincoln LE4 3DH Tel: 01526 328743 www.englishlimestone.com Investment floor tiles made from this beautiful mellow local stone in smooth or aged finishes Fired Earth Warmington Mill, Eaglethorpe, Peterborough, PE8 6TJ Tel: 01832 280088 www.firedearth.com Top-of-the-range ceramic, terracotta and quarried stone floor tiles which will last a lifetime.

Hunters Interiors The Dairy, Copthill Farm, Deeping Rd, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757946 www.huntersinteriorsofstamford.co.uk Knowledgeable advice on what type of flooring will work best in your home from a complete room perspective. They can source and fit your choice and will even have a carpet designed exclusively for you

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The Uppingham Carpet Company Lincolnshire Limestone Flooring Swaddywell Quarry, Stamford Rd, Marholm, Peterborough, PE6 7HX Tel: 01780 740852 www.lincolneshirelimestoneflooring.co.uk Natural limestone flooring direct from a local quarry in smooth or antiqued finishes. Complements all kinds of interiors Oakham Oriental Rugs 6-7 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724441 www.oakhamorientalrugs.co.uk Family-run business with wide selection of ethnic rugs, both antique and new. They will also clean or repair rugs. Stock comes from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey and other global sources, and it’s complemented by furniture and lighting in the showroom Oundle Carpets Unit 5, Eastwood Road, Oundle, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Tel: 01832 275 009 www.oundlecarpetweavers.com Owned by Peter Peel, a lifelong carpet and flooring expert who has recently begun to weave his own carpets and keep a dying British tradition alive!

Rutland Tile Gallery 14 Midland Court, Station Approach, Oakham, LE15 6RA Tel: 01572 722500 www.rutlandtilegallery.co.uk A fabulous selection of tiles, from classical and handcrafted English Designer tiles to contemporary and stunning wall and floor tiles from Spain and Italy.

The Uppingham Carpet Company 24 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 821581 www.uppinghamcarpets.co.uk A well established business run by Chris and Karen Senogles, who pride themselves on giving all customers professional advice with a personal service. Great choice of sisal and coir natural flooring, and more durable look-alike sisal from the Unnatural Flooring Company. The only local stockist of rubber flooring and Amtico and the area’s main dealer for Crucial Trading.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS Aga Fired Earth Warmington Mill, Peterborough, PE8 6TJ Tel: 01832 280865 www.firedearth.com www.aga-web.co.uk Fantastic quality kitchens and bathrooms. The freestanding furniture collections are on trend with the kitchen revolution, where the kitchen is another living space rather than just a place to prepare food. At Warmington Mill, in the refurbished Boat House, there is a dedicated area to show off the kitchens.

Storm Bathrooms Limited Cherry Holt Road, Bourne, PE10 9LA Tel: 0845 463 0218, http://www.stormbathrooms.com/ Think bathrooms… bathroom suites, lighting, furniture

and accessories. Installation service & full project management, buy online or visit the showroom Crightons Hydropool Unit 5, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 305142; www.crightons-hydropool.co.uk If you really want to relax at home why not visit the Crighton’s Showroom in Fengate, and take a look at their range of hot tubs, both for pure relaxation and also exercise.

De Novo Bathrooms 2 The Drift, Pickworth, Stamford, PE9 4DH Tel: 01780 411555 www.denovobathrooms.com Qualified plumber Mary Lamont and her enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will advise on their contemporary baths and sinks from Duravit and others.

Walk-in showers, natural ceramic tiles, luxurious finishes and complete project management from a company priding itself on style, sophistication and elegance Delmari Kitchens & Bathrooms Cockerell Road, Corby, NN17 5DU Tel: 01536 206 325, www.delmari.co.uk Delmari is a traditionally run family business with a friendly and personal service. They have a stunning range of Crown Imperial Kitchens in a multitude of high gloss colours.

DreamDoors 4 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7LT Tel: 01858 419 914, www.dreamdoorsltd.co.uk Would you like a new, exclusive kitchen without the associated upheaval or expense? DreamDoors offers quality replacement doors in an amazing variety and range of finishes that will give your kitchen a complete facelift.

Eleements 5 Fleetwood Close, Market Harborough, LE16 9JX Tel: 01858 433852 Mob: 07904 858413 www.eleements.co.uk Kitchen Installation Professionals Fordham Kitchens Ltd The Showroom, New Rd, Ryhall, PE9 4HL Tel: 01780 482892 This family business specialises in affordable quality kitchen design and installation. As well as designing kitchens to encourage optimum use of space (the ‘Dynamic Space’ system of drawers), Fordham’s offer fittings that make the kitchen easier to use for both able and less able customers. A wide range of kitchens are on display in an easily accessible showroom, including Schuller.

Hurford and Tebbutt Tel: 01733 777188 Mobile 07834 812329 www.hurford-tebbutt.com

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QKS Kitchens kitchens (cont) Kitchens by Nathaniel Oliver Glebe Works, Braunston Rd, Oakham, LE15 8UH Tel: 01572 722636 www.kitchensbynathanieloliver.co.uk Cabinets are manufactured in the on-site factory at this very friendly family firm. Impressive choice of around 50 door designs on display. Full service, includes survey, full colour CAD design, manufacture, installation and appliances from most major manufacturers. Customers comment on their attention to detail and experience.

Jackson Building Centres 48 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 764782 Experienced staff working with Stoneham and Symphony kitchens, many of which are on display.

They also supply bathroom suites from Kohler, Ideal Standard, Sottini, Heritage and Jaccuzi Jeffrey Stone Designs 39 Bertie Lane, Uffington, Stamford, PE9 4SZ Tel: 01780 762505 or 07949 861753 Highly individual bathrooms, bedrooms & kitchens, and also fitted wine cellars in a range of woods, finished to an exceptional standard Kuchen Kraft 81 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 270300 www.kuchenkraft.co.uk High quality German kitchens and appliances with a good selection of worktops in various finishes, including good quality laminates. This successful local company offers a complete design service. Member of industry standards body KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom and Specialist Association) LTS Interiors Unit 1, Cherryholt Square, Cherryholt Road, Bourne, PE10 9LA Tel: 01778 425253 www.ltsinteriors.co.uk LTS Interiors supply designs from Villeroy and Boch,

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Hansgrohe, Dansani and Keuco from their large showroom. Their own team of bathroom installers undertake installations, working alongside architects, designers, builders and developers, for one off special projects or a full development site.

Mark Goodacre Ltd Osgodby Farm, Osgodby, Grantham, NG33 4JH Tel: 01476 586159 www.markgoodacre.com Bespoke kitchen and handmade furniture maker, offering a complete service from kitchen design and building to fitting and finishing.

Martins of Harborough Tel: 01858 468683, www.martinsofharborough.co.uk Large choice of traditional, contemporary and modern kitchen designs and a vast array of stylish feature units, internal fitments and accessories that will really complement your chosen kitchen.

Orchard Conservatories and Kitchens 1 Meadow View Business Units, Uffington Road, Stamford, PE9 2EX Tel: 01780 753343 www.orchardwindows.co.uk A thoroughly personal service offered by the two Marks, Atkinson and Bush. They split the tasks between them and provide a consistent, full service, value-formoney offering based on a decade of experience in the industry and a determination to satisfy customers.

They supply a range of kitchens from the economical to the luxurious, and look after every step of the process for you and are full of good suggestions for optimising your space.

Pochin Ltd Long Row, Oakham LE15 6LN Tel: 01572 756240 www.pochin.com There are 20 bathroom suite set-ups on display, from manufacturers such as Roca, Sottini, Utopia, Aqualisa and Heritage. There is also an Aga cooker centre with

Aga refrigerators and side by side fridge freezers and Aga wood or solid fuel burning stoves on site QKS Kitchens The Maltings, Barnack Rd, Stamford PE9 2NA Tel: 01780 756514/755855 www.qksstamford.co.uk QKS are the kitchen kings of the area, in terms of the breadth of kitchen styles and price ranges they offer and, the sheer quantity that they supply and / or fit. Spanning the full spectrum from bespoke through affordable middle market kitchens to DIY flat pack kitchens, they pride themselves on offering quality and affordable value. The largest independent suppliers and fitters of kitchens in the area they come highly recommended, with some 80% of customers comprising direct referrals or repeat buyers. They now have a dedicated ‘design suite’ where you can visualise your kitchen, and a Rangemaster Design Centre with trained advisors.

The Fitted Furniture Company Racecourse Rd, Easton-on-the-Hill, Stamford, PE9 3NT Tel: 01780 480080 www.thefittedfurniturecompany.com Renowned for individually tailored craftsmanship and attention to detail. Choose your wood and have your whole kitchen built locally by Jason Nicholls and his team. Loyal customer following Theodore Ross 15 Goal Street, Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 755444 www.theodoreross.co.uk A wide range of Siematic kitchens, displayed in a showroom setting A well-established company dedicated to making practical and inspirational handmade kitchens and bespoke furniture. Adam Ross, the owner, has a strong design sense: “I believe that design is a fluid process and we can provide solutions for the entire project from creating the kitchen furniture to installing flooring, plumbing and lighting so that there is one point of contact from beginning to end.”

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We have now worked in the kitchen industry for 30 years and to mark this anniversary we are celebrating with lots of offers!

A sale of up to 50% off selected kitchen units, 20% off the Sheraton range of kitchens, best prices on the whole of the Neff range of appliances and many more offers on most kitchens and appliances.

Our service includes expert designs and solid advice from our 5 experienced designer managers with expert installation by our 5 teams of fitters, including gas work, electrics, supply of tiles and tiling, plastering and building work. We can also supply and fit bedrooms and luxury bathrooms to a high standard.

The extensive showrooms have 30 room settings, including a working kitchen. It shows handmade kitchens in a traditional setting, modern contemporary kitchens with something like 80 built-in appliances and range cookers are also on show.

If you are looking for a kitchen facelift we also supply and fit granite worktops and sinks. You will find our prices cheaper than expensive imitations (ie a few millimetres thick). For the real thing at 30/40mm, please ask us for a quote – you will be pleasantly surprised!

To sum up, we have installed and supplied thousands of kitchens over the last 30 years and made a worthwhile contribution to the local economy. We have a very high success and recommendation rate which has built the company, over the years, to be the largest local independent kitchen supplier in the area.

In our 30th year we have opened a Rangemaster Design Centre, showing a wide selection of products, including the very latest models, and offering expert advice from our Rangemaster trained advisors.

Visit our showroom with 30 kitchen room settings.

Open Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm, Sat 8am - 3pm, The Maltings, Barnack Road, Stamford, PE9 2NA T: 01780 756514 or 755855 E: sales@qksstamford.co.uk www.qksstamford.co.uk www.rangemaster.co.uk

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Help! - What can I buy... …For a handcrafted touch?

This handmade necklace and cuff are by Jessica Sheriff and are bang on trend. Supplied by independent gallery ‘Made’ in Uppingham where you can find beautiful, handmade jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, glassware, art, textiles and cards. Owner, Julia Groundsell believes passionately in preserving the art of designing and making things by hand – such as her own jewellery range, JEG Designs, which she produces on site.

Necklace £45, Cuff £40 from Made Gallery in Uppingham

…For a jewellery fan?

Find these stylish, contemporary classic bracelets among the chicest jewellery ranges from Steffans in Northampton and Market Harborough. Monica Vinader is the hot favourite jewellery designer among models and celebrities alike and these Fiji and Rio friendship bracelets are priced from only £30.

For the boys, the silver Gucci Trademark Bracelet is a classic from £235.

…For a special anniversary?

Stylist Sol Sunnarvik considers this Champagne Bath the ultimate present for a big celebration. “Silver plated hammered steel, it takes comfortably six bottles of bubbly.

Yum.” £187.95 from Furleys.

…For a four legged friend?

Provide your best friend with the ultimate sleeping experience with a Metz bed. Boasting super soft luxury grey fabric inner with a black suede effect outer material, Metz beds are fully washable and come in a range of three sizes catering for most breeds. For pets who like to snooze in style. Priced from £21.99 at Stamford Animal & Pet Supplies (SAPS). Stores in Melton, Oakham, Stamford and Market Harborough

…For a teen birthday?

Young people will love these edgy handmade, typography based artworks by Coulson Macleod. Using reclaimed materials, each work is unique and made in the UK by traditional craftsmen. “We like to incorporate the old with the new. This is our design principle in life and it carries through to our art, so, while we might use a modern quote from popular culture, we’ll place it on some 100-year-old reclaimed Victorian roof timbers for instance.”

Available from £50 at design led gift shop, Hirst and Hirst in Oakham.

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…For a Cook?

Show your appreciation for the Master Chef in your life with this Big Love Apron from the Emma Bridgewater range at Sarah Harding Interiors in Uppingham. “The Bridgewater ranges are as popular as ever and are high quality and hard wearing too – always popular for gifts.” Big Love Apron from £25

…For a Christening or Naming Day

Beatrix Potter and babies are a great combination and Fords of Oakham stock an exciting new range of gifts and keepsakes that will make marking all those special baby occasions even easier. “We have Money Bank and Soft Toy sets available, and two delightful oval Photo Frames, plus star-shaped Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck First Tooth & Curl Boxes. Most items in the range are available in either Peter Rabbit or Jemima Puddle-duck so, whether for a christening or a birthday for boys or girls, there’s something for every occasion in this lovely range.”

…For wives, girlfriends, mums, daughters – everyone!

They will all love the ‘Picking Flowers’ bag by exclusive Dutch company Keecie who hand make all their beautiful leather products.

The ideal bag for everyday and everywhere with separate pockets for a wallet and mobile phone. Large enough for makeup, a camera and a small bottle of water. The strap is on the back of the bag for extra security. Picking Flowers Bag £139.50 from Jussi, Market Harborough.

DIRECTORY: Fords of Oakham Tel: 01572 722 654 www.fordsofoakham.co.uk Furleys Tel: 01572 755170 www.furleys.co.uk Hirst & Hirst Tel: 01572 723800 Jussi Tel: 01858 411041 www.jussi.co.uk Made Gallery Tel: 01572 822 002 www.madegallery.co.uk Sarah Harding Interiors Tel: Tel: 01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk Stamford Animal and Pet Supplies -www.saps-pets.co.uk Steffans Tel: 01604 636957 (Northampton shop) and Tel: 01858 432633 (Market Harborough shop) www.steffans.co.uk

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From the Gallery...

What could make a better gift than a piece of carefully chosen original craft – especially if your purchase supports British artists and makers? Next time you need gift ideas, consider shopping at some of our superb local galleries all of which sell glorious fresh design to suit all tastes, and available from encouragingly modest prices

Catherine Pilling runs Itch Gallery in Rutland and gives us her thoughts on contemporary craft design and a shift in shopping trends.

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with British contemporary craft. “I discovered how immensely creative and talented our own craftspeople are and that this generation of makers in particular will become highly collectable because of their ingenuity. There is a definite groundswell of support towards buying not only British but locally made pieces and a real move away from mass produced giftware which is often not any less expensive.”

We asked Catherine to put together an inspirational gift list from her own gallery and first choice were the beautiful porcelain creations by Katie Almond.

“Katie produces hand-painted porcelain jugs, cups, cake stands and brooches inspired by nostalgia. Her collection uses elements from a different era with focus on pattern and detail – wonderful.”

Jennifer Collier creates innovative textiles and craft pieces using natural and found materials and her collection makes a great hunting ground for affordable presents. Recommended is the resin jewellery range in the gallery currently. “Through methods of weaving, waxing, trapping, embedding and stitching Jennifer creates unusual materials, which are then developed into accessories like the fabulous cufflinks shown,” Catherine explains.

“Sarah Thirlwell creates stunning, contemporary hand turned vessels, bowls and jewellery using recycled and reclaimed materials such as yoghurt pots, vending cups, reclaimed acrylic and plywood. Sarah’s new collection includes vessels in range of gorgeous new colours, new jewellery collections and exciting additions to our home accessories.”

Everything in Itch Gallery is British made as a matter of policy with lots of work by very local artists, so if you prefer the handmade and individual, galleries are certainly the best place to source innovative and unique giftware for any occasion.

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Regional gallery owners and curators choose their own favourite gift ideas…

Abigail Bishop runs Catmose Gallery and Shop “I love these designs by Teresa Green which are hand printed onto Irish linen from her studio in Leicestershire. The work here is priced £18 - £54.”

Katie Almond Porcelain from £28

Sarah Watson of Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham loves this black clay Tea Jar by Britain’s top female potter, Lisa Hammond. “This one is £150 but we stock beautiful handmade ceramics with prices from just £12 for an espresso cup as well as a wide selection of pots costing under £60 ranging upwards to £5,000 for a Svend Bayer jar – something for budgets large and small.”

Right: Handmade Felts

by Sarah Uff – from £14 Below: Reclaimed Acrylic Vases by Sarah Thirlwell – from £40

Andrea and Simon run the Rockingham Gallery and suggest this beautiful silkscreen print by Sir Peter Blake – Vichy, The Butterfly Man. “Priced at £1250 it would make a wonderful special gift for a collector and is sold framed.”

CONTACTS: Catmose Gallery www.catmosecollege.com/gallery Goldmark Gallery Tel: 01572 821424 www.goldmarkart.com Itch Gallery Tel: 01572 756760 www.itchgallery.co.uk Rockingham Gallery Tel: 01536 772399 www.rockinghamgallery.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL LIVING ARTS & GIFTS DIRECTORY Sinclairs 11 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 765421 Best for: Classic gifts, china and glassware T&C Robinson 4, St. Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 755378 Best for: Saddlery and fine quality leather goods Walkabout 1 St John’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DA Tel: 01780 482912

The Itch Gallery ART Backstairs Art Gallery 17 Mill Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724364 www.backstairsgallery.co.uk Catmose Gallery Vale of Catmose College, Huntsman’s Drive, Oakham Tel: 01572 722286 Claire Langley Antiques 7 High Street, St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 752555 www.clairelangleyantiques.co.uk Dolby Gallery 30 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 273801 www.dolbygallery.com

Rockingham Gallery Main Street, Rocki ngham LE16 8TG Tel: 01536 722399 Samuel Robson Fine Art 35 Market Place, Oakham LE15 6DT Tel: 01572 770095 Spencer Coleman Gallery George Hotel Mews, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 480800 Woodbine Contemporary Arts The Falcon Hotel Courtyard, The Falcon Hotel, Market Place, Uppingham LE15 9PY Tel: 01406 330693 / 07980 167404. yorath@woodbinecontemporaryarts. co.uk GIFTS

Croft Wingates Wingates Walk, 44a St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DU Tel: 01858 465455 www.croftwingates.co.uk Fermynwoods Contemporary Art The Water Tower, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3JA Tel: 01536 373469 www.fermynwoods.co.uk The Goldmark Gallery 14 Orange Street, Uppingham LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 821424 www.goldmarkart.com Harriet’s Art Gallery 52-53 Cumbergate, Peterborough, PE1 1YR Tel: 01733 567500 The Itch Gallery 4 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 756760 www.itchgallery.co.uk

STAMFORD Allure Gifts St Mary’s Hill, Stamford PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 757084 Best for: Glassware and gifts for the home.

Black Orchid Occasion Wear & Gift Shop 7 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 480041 Best for: Lovely accessories and huge jewellery range Chez Soi 26 High Street, Stamford PE9 3LW Tel 01780 482845 www.chezsoionline.co.uk Best for: Home and garden accessories; Cath Kidston, Emma Bridgewater, cards & wrapping

You 38 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 Tel: 01780 765001 www.youstamford.co.uk Best for: A fabulous selection of quirky gifts, cards and house accessories.

OAKHAM Elephant Room 61 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BG Tel 01572 759095 Best for: Handmade oriental crafts and lacquer ware Elizabeth Stanhope Interiors 1 South Street, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 722345 Best for: Covetable toiletries, candles and accessories by Designers Guild and Nina Campbell plus children’s range by Darcy Brown Furleys 7 High Street, OakhamLlE15 5AH Tel 01572 755539 Best for: Exclusive jewellery by French and Italian designers, lighting, leather goods, and an exclusive baby range.

Hirst & Hirst 18 Church St, Oakham, LE15 6AA Home Image 4 High Street, Oakham LE15 6AL Tel: 01572 787245 Rutland Flowers & Lifestyle Rutland Village, Ashwell Road, Oakham LE15 7QN Tel 01572 756843 Best for: Wedding and occasion flowers, unique bags and gifts for the home Taylor & Rose 22 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA www.taylorandrose.co.uk/oakhamshop

The Gift NEW 1 The George Hotel Mews, Stamford, PE9 2LB

Toot Sweets 10 Northgate, Oakham LE15 6QS Tel: 01572 757846 Best for: Traditional confectionery, childhood favourite sweets, goody bags and favours

Nook Sheep Market, Stamford PE9 2RB Tel: 01780 751029 Best for: Fantastic furniture, accessories and unique jewellery

Troy 11 Melton Road, Oakham LE15 6AX Tel: 01572 757461 Best for: Quirky cards and unusual ranges MARKET HARBOROUGH

Contemporary Art & Craft

Rapport Gifts 6 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 480588 Best for: Gifts for girls

Orange Street Gallery 8-10 Orange Street, Uppingham LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 822919 www.orangestreetgallery.com

Ruby Loves 3&4 Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 764626 Best for: Great costume jewellery and funky fashion

Robert Fogell Gallery 23 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 762099 www.robfogell.co.uk

Simply Ginger 1 Horse Shoe Lane, Stamford, PE9 2HE Tel: 01780 480633

Made Gallery 14A Orange Street, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 822002 The Norman Cross Gallery Norman House, Norman Cross, Peterborough PE7 3TB Tel: 01733 245189 www.normancrossgallery.com Old House Gallery 13 Market Place Oakham, LE15 6DT. Tel: 01572 755538

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Cot ‘n’ Togs 3 Church Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468568 Best for: Gifts for the very young and dressing up outfits Jussi 9 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7LT 01858 411041 Peppertrees 8 Church Street, Market Harborough,

LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 469 342 The Forbidden Apple 27 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough LE16 7LT Tel: 01858 461200 The Kitchen Range Cookshop 5 Church Street, Market Harborough LE167AA Tel: 01858 433533 and 45 High Street, Oakham Tel: 01572 723421 Best for: Stylish cookware and great gadgets UPPINGHAM Artisana 6 Market Place, Uppingham, LE15 9QH Tel: 01572 822056 The Banyan Tree Too 9, High St West, Uppingham LE15 9QB Tel: 01572 821556 Best for: Well priced and unusual gifts Caab Living 6 High Street East Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9PZ Tel: 01858 419853 Gearbox Gifts 1b First End,, Pullman Trading Estate, Station Road, Uppingham, LE15 9TX Tel: 01572 822662 www.gearboxgifts.com Sarah Harding Interiors 27 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY 01572 823389 www.sarahhardinginteriors.co.uk Simply Scrumptious 11 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY Tel: 07950 560840 Wish of Uppingham 10b High Street East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 823510 Best for: Gloves, unusual jewellery, Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries NENE Crackers 3 New Street, Oundle PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 274467 Best for: Girly gifts for teenage birthdays Foxtail Lily 41 South Road, Oundle PE8 4PB Tel: 01832 274593 Best for: Informal hand tied flowers, shabby chic treasures Greetings 6 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 272171 Best for cards, and treats Harpur’s of Oundle 5A West Street, Oundle PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 274050 Best for: Fine jewellery, antiques, collectables and unusual gifts Jitterbug Toys 2 St Osyths Lane, Oundle, PE8 4BG Tel: 01832 275252 Great for traditional toys.

Original Home Portraits Corner Cottage Studio, 2 Main Street, Glapthorn PE8 5BE Tel: 01832 275831 Reba 1 Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH Tel: 01733 319606 Best for: High fashion gifts, jewellery, watches and bags

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Huge Range of Furniture & Gifts

Also at High Street East, Uppingham

Green Man

Antiques & Restoration Ltd

Period antiques that complement 21st Century technology & style, Specialising in 17th – 20th Century mahogany, walnut & oak furniture Georgian and collectable silver. Free estimates given.

Friendly helpful advice. Restorations and repairs

74 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 4EJ (opposite Oundle Clock Shop) - Tel: 01832 270970 Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am – 4pm (Or by appointment)

1 hour parking outside and easy access for loading/offloading

The Oundle Clock Shop specialises in local clocks and we offer advice on full restorations and repairs.

Tel: 01832 272099

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Role Reversals What happens when you take four stylish local mums and get them to select clothes for their son or daughter and vice-versa? We took them to talented local photographer Elli Dean’s Oakham studio to find out!

Sarah, HR Director Fashion icon? “Elle McPherson” Why she chose Matty’s outfit? “He looks really cool, in fact so cool that we just had to buy the t-shirt!”

Matty, full-time student Matty’s fashion icon? Aiden Grimshaw Why he chose Sarah’s outfit? “The t-shirt isn’t the sort of thing she would normally wear and I like the fact there’s a bit of colour with the scarf too.”

Sarah wears Maison Scotch jacket £155, t-shirt and scarf £65, Pepe jeans £85 (shoes Sarah’s own) Matty wears Scotch and Soda t-shirt £45, Levi jeans £100, hat £12 and sunglasses £5 (shoes Matty’s own) All from Energy, 9 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL tel: 01780 765633 www.energy-clothing.com

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Ali, Head of Sales and Marketing Fashion Icon? “Jackie O” Why she chose Rene’s outfit? “It’s not too grown up for her but just looks lovely and individual and shows off her slenderness.”

Rene, full-time student Fashion icon? “Vivienne Westwood” Why she chose Ali’s outfit? “The sleeveless jacket is on trend and I like the fact this is a bit more dressed down than Mum usually looks.”

Ali wears Oasis dress £19.99, Denim sleeveless jacket £5.99, Havaianas £9 (t-shirt and jewellery, Ali’s own) Rene wears Boden t-shirt £4.99, Miss Sixty jeans £14, Hackett jumper £20, Havaianas £9 All clothes from Label Loop dress agency, 25 Broad Street, Stamford PE9 1PJ, tel: 01780 762183

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Elli, Head of Marketing Fashion Icon? Eva Mendes Why she chose Jessica’s outfit? “This is one pair of leggings I’m happy for Jessie to wear; and the top is beautiful.”

Jessica, full-time student Fashion Icon? “My Aunty Sally” Why she chose Elli’s outfit? “I chose Mummy’s dress because she looks pretty in it.”

Elli wears Esprit dress £60, Made in Heaven skinny jeans £140 (jewellery, Elli’s own) Jessica wears Petit Bateau tunic £35 and Esprit leggings, £10, basket £30 All clothes from Attic Weekend, 43 St Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BH, tel: 01780 766675 www.atticofstamford.co.uk

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Sally, writer Sally’s fashion icon? “A mix of Keira Knightly and Cate Blanchett” Why she chose Ellie’s outfit? “Ellie has a definite sense of style and I knew she’d love this twist on a classic Barbour jacket and the slightly quirky combination of styles.”

Ellie, full-time student Ellie’s fashion icon? “I don’t really have one, I think everyone should look individual!”

Why she chose Sally’s outfit? “She loves combat trousers and I like the boots because Mummy’s not too tall in them.”

Sally wears Barbour coat £149.95, Dubarry shirt £59, Barbour scarf £59.95 and Vie boots £195 Ellie wears Barbour jacket £74.95, White Stuff leggings £19.95, Superdry t-shirt £24.99, Ash pumps £115 All clothes from Cavells Country, The Old Mill Yard, South Street, Oakham LE15 6BG, tel: 01572 772477 www.cavellscountry.co.uk

Photography by Elli Dean, Oakham 07932 055548 www.rutlandphotographer.co.uk Hair and make-up by Gerards using Aveda makeup, which contains no animal derivatives or parabens.

Gerards offer make-up lessons or application for weddings, proms and special occasions. Call for more details. Gerards, George Hotel Mews, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LB, tel: 01780 753002

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Future Classics Dressing down is the new dressing up and Genevieve Potter seeks out some inspiring looks which give a nod to this year’s key trends, but are essentially classic and extremely versatile

A shirt and jeans can easily pass muster at the office Nick wears Levi jeans £75, Polo shirt £80 and Geox suede loafer £89.95

Lace instantly updates the classic LBD Karen wears Dansel in a dress lace shift £169, Unisa Sandals £125, Anya Hindmarch Fergus bag £450

A classic blazer is a winning look for any man’s wardrobe Nick wears Hackett blazer, £350, Gant polo shirt £55, Gant canvas jeans £85, J Shoes brogues £95 Even a jacket that lacks hanger appeal looks stylish and modern when teamed with jeans and a Henley style tee Nick wears Gant rain coat £215, Levi jeans £99, Levi long sleeved rib t-shirt £35, Gant boots £125

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Understated sparkle looks fantastic as a modern daytime look Karen wears Daybirger sailor party dress £229, Unisa sandals £119

Knits can be the centrepiece of your look rather than an added layer – look for pretty details like covered buttons and lace yokes White Citizens of Humanity jeans £169, Anonymous cardigan £149, jeff vest £45 and Sinita clogs £79

A crisp white jacket and jeans is a mainstream look but it’s all about the cut – so definitely worth investing in perfect tailoring and luxury fabrics Karen wears Seven Roxanne high waisted jeans £188, Joseph jacket £305, Chinti and Parker t-shirt £55, Toni Pons suede espadrilles £59 and Anna Bee earrings, £89

An unusually cut white shirt, coupled with a cute tulip shirt provides a nautical look with an edge Karen wears The shirt company shirt £75, Josephine & Co skirt £139 and Penelope Chilvers shoes £239

No longer just for the beach – every wardrobe should have a maxi dress Karen wears Velvet maxi dress £129, and Caroline multi strand necklace £49 All clothes from Cavells 16 Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel 01572 770372 www.cavells.co.uk Photography: Cavells

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Lingerie – Swimwear – Accessories

Lingerie from A-K cups Professional Fitting Service Freya, Fantasie, Elle MacPherson, Wolford, Calvin Klein, Fauve, Pleasure State, Triumph,Marlies Dekkers, Royce, Elomi, Pure Lime, I’Coloniali

01832 273969 The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EJ

Men and Women’s Country Clothing & Accessories R M Williams • Musto Katie Mosa • Ness Le Chameau • Lyn Antley Seasalt Open Monday to Saturday 9:00am till 5:30pm

www.harveytweel.co.uk Unit 1 The Bazaar West Street Oundle PE8 4EJ - 01832 272444

Baby and Children’s Wear

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Children’s Play Area to try out the Toys

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Visit our stores on Mill Street and South Street in Oakham.

Cavells brands range from Armani, Mulberry, Escada Sport, Gant, Joseph, Hackett, Paul Smith and Ralph Lauren.

Cavells South Street now offers Superdry, Howies, White Stuff, Tommy Hilfiger, Avoca and Napapijri.

Our country floor brands include Barbour, Henri Lloyd, Dubarry and Sch천ffel Countrywear.wear.

Buy online at www.cavells.co.uk or www.cavellscountry.co.uk

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New and Notable Fashion in the region has never been more abundant or varied, with a healthy mix of chains and some exceptional independent retailers.

Stamford in particular continues to be a haven for fashion lovers, with Oakham also experiencing something of a fashion “moment”. Here, Genevieve Potter highlights just a few of the exciting new developments on a high street near you

Linnet

Opened last Autumn, Linnet is another welcome addition to Oakham’s fashion offering. Situated opposite the library, it offers classic women’s fashion in sizes 1018, including Betty Barclay, Pret a Porter, Rachel Riley and Frank and Faith.

It is also fast gaining a reputation for its classic shirts by Katherine Partis and Double Two as well as some Scottishmanufactured knitwear designed and made exclusively for Linnet.

Linnet, 24 Catmos Street, Oakham, LE15 6HW, Tel: 01572 770000

Bespoke-England Shoes, Uppingham Looking for the finest footwear in England?

A pair of classic gentleman’s shoes play a vital role in making the first impression both in the personal or business sense and when it comes to English footwear, Nick Anderson of Bespoke England Ltd. has supplied and fitted the biggest names in bookmaking in London and Northampton: John Lobb, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, and more recently, the fine English shoe brand, Gaziano & Girling.

At his new shop in Uppingham, Nick Anderson holds healthy stock of ready-to-wear shoes by Gaziano Girling and can also supply custom made shoes.

To celebrate the launch of Bespoke England in Uppingham, the team has announced two new styles by Gaziano Girling; the “Uppingham” and the “Oakham”.

The Oakham is shown here in Vintage Cherry and is a combination monk strap shoe, available in over 35 different colours including suedes, grains and exotic skins (£655 per pair).

The Uppingham is a two-tie Derby style shoe with handstitched detail and can also be made as a combination shoe, allowing for a wide range of choice that is not available from other highend brands. Shown here in vintage chestnut the price is £655 per pair.

Bespoke England, 33 High Street East, Uppingham LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 822288 www.bespoke-england.co.uk

Vanilla

Felicity Slater took over Vanilla in Autumn 2010 and has already made a big impression, bringing something a little different to an already established fashion heartland in Mill Street.

Felicity has scoured Europe to find some stand-out brands at good price points and has particularly made a name for her great range of accessories such as Abbacino Spanish handbags (their bright bowling bag at only £55 sold out several times over this Spring), and Cheet, shown here, who offer gorgeously soft, stylish leather bags with pretty vintage linings. Felicity also stocks the Katherine Hooker brand; Katherine is known for her jackets which are favoured by none other than the Duchess of Cambridge.

Vanilla, 23b Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 757577

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Katherine Currishly has taken over the beautiful George Mews boutique and offers some exceptional fashion brands including Ash shoes and Bobbi jersey wear; beautiful Californian designs, with t-shirts starting at a surprisingly affordable £29. I should Coco is always worth a browse for beautiful occasion wear too, including Marilyn Moore and Hoss Intropia, which never fails to deliver sexy but feminine dresses and separates.

I Should Coco 2-4 George Hotel Mews, Stamford Tel: 01780 754413

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Ibson

Ibson is well-established for its cutting edge men’s brands in a relaxed boutique environment, but its women’s wear offer is also extending and this year sees the introduction of MBC by Malene Birger, shown right, a flawlessly cut range of garments in this year’s on-trend “dirty” pastels; perfect for weekends or a dressed-down office look.

Shopping in Ibson is a real treat.

The dressing area has comfortable seats and magazines, and Chris and the team are always brewing Italian coffee for their customers! Chris also offers a personal shopping service for those customers who have limited time available in their busy schedules.

Ibson 15 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2EF Tel 01780 482234 www.ibsonclothing.com

Label Loop

Label Loop has made a real impact in Stamford and it’s easy to see why, when they offer a great selection of ladies and childrens’ high end new and nearly new clothing for a fraction of the usual price. Deborah Pargini has created a loyal base of customers who are keen to shop in a smarter way, bringing in their high quality unwanted items to be sold in the shop whilst browsing for a new little gem to add to their wardrobes. During early summer, Deborah is moving to pastures new but the great news is that Label Loop will continue to thrive th May under the Saturday new ownership14 of Maria Harvey, who is well known in the area for her “Vive M” fashion shops and promises every bit asa special knowledgeable, PANDORA invites to you to attend event.

For a limited time customers who spend £125 or more welcoming andonly efficient as her predecessor. on PANDORA products will receive a complimentary Label Loop, 25 Broad Street,worth Stamford signature silver bracelet £60*. PE9 1PJ Tel: 01780 762183

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Marcia May

Marcia May Shoes on St Mary’s Street in Stamford now boasts a children’s department; stocking wellknown brands such as Ricosta, Lelli Kelly and Hush Puppies.

There’s ample room for buggies and the shop is bright and cheerful. Owner Samantha Drewery has twenty years’ experience of fitting children’s shoes, having worked with all the major high street brands and staff are all trained fitters, who focus You and Beyond is the latest venture from Liz and on the unique shape of each child’s foot in order to her team who also run the highly successful You match-make the perfect combination of aesthetics and Ruby Loves stores in Stamford. Situated just and support. across from the You shop, on St Mary’s Street, this Children’s feet do grow at an astonishingly rapid is a Pandora “shop in shop”, offering a wide range 14 St. Mary’s rate and those aged three or under should have their ofStreet the beautifully modern Pandora “moments” Stamford feet checked every four to six weeks; whilst over fives range and jewellery, but it’s also well worth a browse PE9 2DF every 10 to 12 weeks. from some other makes of unusual and well-priced 01780 755996 Marcia May Shoes, 41, St. Mary’s St, Stamford jewellery. *Subject to terms & conditions, whilst stocks last.

PE9 2DS, Tel: 01780 783091 Th e include bracelet shown is part of Pandora’s tenth WWW.PANDORA.NET Free bracelet, will not charms. anniversary range. They have made up different bracelets for different countries in the world, this bracelet being the design for the UK. It is a mix of sterling silver and 14ct Gold with crystals, hand painted enamel and murano glass. The bracelet and charms are all sold separately, with the combined price of £1725.

You and Beyond, 14 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, Lincs, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 755996 www.youstamford.co.uk

You and Beyond

Bubble & Squeak

Stamford now has a long-awaited dedicated children’s wear boutique. Owners Jess and Sarah realised that there was a huge gap for the under-fives with many Stamford mums shopping online. They have selected brands that represent value for money and style. There’s a good mix of essentials with some unusual French brands like Troizenfant for special occasions and the shop also stocks a great range of gorgeous gifts and early years’ toys. There’s even a play area and baby change facility.

Bubble & Squeak 30 High Street, Stamford PE9 2BB Tel: 01780 755799 www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL LIVING FASHION DIRECTORY Women’s Wear Abi Go Lightly 4 Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 238002 Arch Label Agency 10a Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZ Tel: 01780 764746 www.archlabelagency.com EL Favourite – pristine designer labels at a fraction of the price Attic 33 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 766667 www.atticfashion. co.uk EL Favourite – grown up but girly looks for every day or special occasion, with gorgeous shoes and accessories too Attic Weekend 43 St. Paul’s St, Stamford, PE9 2BH Tel: 01780 766675 EL Favourite – relaxed selection of weekend clothing, including jeans, tunics and sweaters Attic Oakham 38 High St, Oakham, LE15 6AL. Tel: 01572 759000 Black Orchid 7 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 754140 www.blackorchidltd.co.uk And BOO (Black Orchid Occasion Wear) 2 Stamford Walk, Stamford PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 480041 12, Orange Street, Uppingham, LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 820135 Boheme Drayton House, London Road, Wansford, PE8 6JD Tel: 01780 784799 www.bohemeclothing.com EL Favourite – Vivienne Westwood heaven (men and women)!

Cavells 16 Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 770372 www.cavells.co.uk EL Favourite – over 100 designer brands for men and women, in an inspiring environment – always bang on with the season’s trends, and now a vibrant new outdoors emporium just around the corner C3 3 Ironmonger St. Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 766159 The Purple Danti incorporating the Dress Agency 2 West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF 01832 275556 Energy 9 Ironmonger St. Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 765633 www.energy-clothing.com EL Favourite – the first port of call for denim (men and women) 9a St George’s Square Stamford, PE9 2BN Tel: 01780 757660 Georgi Collections 7, All Saints’ Street, Stamford, PE9 2PA Tel: 01780 756444 Harvey Tweel (men and women’s country clothing accessories) Unit 1, The Bazaar, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 272444 I Should Coco – clothing, shoes, accessories

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2-4 The George Hotel Mews, Stamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 754413 Jacks for Women 20 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BQ Tel: 01832 270033 12/16 Church St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 431396 EL Favourite – modern fashion for women who want to be fashionable yet unique Jaeger 40 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 753611 47A High Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AF Tel: 01858 469214 EL Favourite – find the perfect tailoring at Jaeger, classic British style at its best Joules 53-55 High St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF Tel: 01858 462872 9a St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 766544 www.joulesclothing.com Label Loop 25 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PJ Tel: 01780 762183 Lands’ End Factory Outlet Lands’ End Way, Pillings Road, Oakham LE15 6US Tel: 01572 758014 www.landsend.co.uk Lesley Cullen Designer and Dressmaker Tel: 01572 771128 Mob: 07988 559502 Email: lesleycullen@btinternet.com EL Favourite – highly talented designer and seamstress - the address book secret of many of the region’s fashion lovers Linnet NEW 24 Catmos St, Oakham, LE15 6HW Tel: 01572 770000 www.linnetofoakham.com Linnet opened in September 2010 with the intention of providing classic women’s fashion with a twist.

Mayhem 34 St. Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 757941 20 Church St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468031 www.mayhemuk.co.uk Nancy French 32 St. Mary’s St. Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 751773 Pandora Boutique 10A West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 270099 Partners of Oakham 3 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6ED Tel: 01572 722811 Rapport 3 Saint Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 480962 Sly 4 St.Mary’s Passage, Stamford PE9 2HG Tel: 01780 482870 EL Favourite – beautiful shoes, handbags and accessories. Also Neal’s Yard organic skin and body care.

Sly 2 – Dress Agency – fashion for the discerning shopper

The Little Big Bra Shop So 7 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 480777 Spirit of the Andes 5 Mill St. Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724766 www.spiritoftheandes.co.uk Trecher’s 11 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 764866 Twist 30 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 821390 Uppingham Dress Agency & ball gown heaven 4 Orange St. Uppingham, LE15 9SQ Tel: 01572 822390 Vanilla 23b Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 757577 Woosters 19 Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 723697

Lingerie Brief Encounter 8 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 770770 www.briefencounter.co.uk Chameleon Lingerie 5 St. Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 755405 www.chameleonboutique.co.uk EL Favourite – beautiful, luxurious lingerie and swimwear – including cult Aussie brand Moontide Eve The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 273969 www.eve.oundlebazaar.co.uk Ford’s of Oakham 8 Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AA Tel: 01572 722654 The Little Big Bra Shop 2 Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7LT Tel: 01858 465592

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Bespoke-England provides the finest quality, English-made, handcrafted leather shoes along with a range of complementary products for the discerning gentleman.

Offering each of their customers an extraordinarily high level of personal service, Bespoke-England has just opened a beautiful and elegant shop in Uppingham. ey stock the relatively new English shoe brand Gaziano & Girling, who are quickly becoming internationally renowned as makers of the finest shoes in England and possibly the world. You only have to see these wonderful shoes to appreciate the skills of the makers.

Products are hand and bench made by highly skilled craftsmen who were carefully chosen because of their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and pride in the finished product.

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Children’s Wear

Bespoke England NEW Finest quality handmade shoes 33 High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PY Tel: 01572 822288 www.bespoke-england.co.uk

Bubble & Squeak NEW 30 High Street, Stamford PE9 2BB Tel: 01780 755799 www.bubbleandsqueakstamford.co.uk Cots n Togs 3 Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 468568 EL Favourite – traditional clothes for little ones including hand made fancy dress outfits

Cotton’s 7 Market Place, Oundle, PE8 4BA Tel: 01832 272534 www.cottons-oundle.com Marcia May Shoes Ltd NEW 41, St. Mary’s St, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 766608 EL Favourite – ladies, mens and children’s shoes

Kikisams 21A West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 275314 www.kikisams.co.uk Green Circle 15 St Mary’s Hill, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 757496 www.greencirclestamford.co.uk

Neat Feet 1 Mill St. Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 756936 North’s Shoes 18, North St, Bourne, PE10 9AB Tel: 01778 422886

Mummy & Me Mummy & Me 4 Wellington Lane, PE9 1QB Tel: 01780 238001 www.mummyandme.vpweb.co.uk EL favourite: Helping you get started without breaking the bank

Soloro 2, Red Lion Square, Stamford PE9 2AH Tel: 01780 482821 www.soloro.co.uk EL Favourite – high fashion footwear including cult brand Ash

ScarletSky 2 The Maltings, Mill Street, Oakham LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724133 www.scarletsky.co.uk

T & C Robinson 4 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DE Tel: 01780 755378 www.countrylifestyleonline.co.uk The Bag Shop 4 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AX Tel: 01780 754794 www.thebagshopstamford.co.uk EL Favourite – a treasure trove for bag lovers – great range of fashion brands including Guess Traditional Jewellery

Bubble & Squeak Stephen Diggle Jewellers 17 High St. Oakham, LE15 6AH Tel: 01572 722737 8 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 345757 www.sdgoldsmiths.com

Celestial Jewellery 5 Knight’s Yard, Gaol St, Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel:0845 094 1227

Sirius 8 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 767878

Charles Bright 10 Exchange Street, Peterborough PE1 1PW Tel: 01733 567830

You and Beyond 14 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 755996 EL Favourite – A fabulous selction of Pandora collectibles

J W D’Arcy Jewellers 7 Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1PX Tel: 01733 562044

Accessories

Dawson of Stamford Ltd 6 Red Lion Square, Stamford, PE9 2AJ Tel: 01780 754166 www.dawsonsofstamford.com Heidi Kjeldsen 5 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 722666 www.heidikjeldsen.com Pearce’s Jewellers 11, Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA, Tel: 01572 770899 www.pearcesjewellers.co.uk Rubinstein Keightley Goldsmiths 7 North St. East, Uppingham, LE15 9QJ Tel: 01572 822051 (by appointment only) www.british-jewellery.co.uk Steffans 2 The Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7PA Tel: 01858 432633 www.steffans.co.uk EL Favourite – such a beautiful selection of goodies, all desirable

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Toffs 2 The Maltings, Mill St, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 724133

Amanda Caroline (bespoke head pieces and jewellery) Tel: 01733 264055 www.amandacaroline.com Baubles & Bangles 4 Melton Road, Oakham LE15 6AY Tel: 01572 724177 NEW 10 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford Tel: 01780 763633 www.baublesandbangles.co.uk

Ruby Loves 3 & 4 Stamford Walk, Stamford, PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 764626 www.youstamford.co.uk EL Favourite – brilliant range of reasonably priced accessories – try taking your outfit in, and the Ruby Loves team will complete the look!

Outdoor Clothing

The Banyan Tree Too 9 High Street West, Uppingham, LE15 9QB Tel: 01572 821556

Advance Performance Peterborough store: 4 Fengate East, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 891111 www.advanceperformance.co.uk EL Favourite – the place for running shoes, including gait analysis Cambridge store: Gusto Mills (behind the Beefeater), Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL Tel: 01223 279 191 www.advanceperformance.co.uk

Wish of Uppingham 10b High Street East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ Tel: 01572 823510 www.wishofuppingham.co.uk

Barnack Country Clothes & Active Camping Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3DY Tel: 01780 740115 www.barnack.co.uk

Men’s Wear

Cavells Country The Old Mill Yard, South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BG Tel: 01572 772502 www.cavellscountry.co.uk

Arkadia 16 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 358 900 Clues 2 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 342347

Chandler’s Station Road, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3DW Tel: 01780 740000 www.chandlersfe.co.uk

Colin Bell 7 Sheepmarket, Stamford, PE9 2QZ Tel: 01780 757888 www.colinbellmenswear.co.uk

Precision Outdoors 27-29 St. Georges St, Stamford, PE9 2BJ Tel: 01780 762165

Murrina 4 Knights Yard, Gaol Street, Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 770955

Country Classics 10 Northgate, Oakham, LE15 6QS Tel: 01572 757846

The Oculist 24 Westgate Arcade, Peterborough, PE1 1PY Tel: 01733 555621

Ibson 15 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 482234 www.ibsonclothing.com

Rutland Outdoor Whitwell Car Park, Rutland Water, PE9 3DW Tel: 01780 460705 www.rutlandoutdoor.com

Reba 1 Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XH Tel: 01733 319606 www.rebaboutique.co.uk

Paul Richman (Stamford) Ltd 44 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 762389

Furley’s 7, High Street, Oakham, LE15 6DH Tel: 01572 755539

Tallington Lakes pro shop Barholm Rd, Tallington, PE9 4RJ Tel: 01778 347000 www.tallingtonlakesproshop.com Wrights Ski, Walk and Climb 5-7 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RJ Tel: 01733 312184

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Children’s shoes

Expertly fitted by our fully trained staff Ricosta • Lelli Kelly • Hush Puppies

Marcia May

Love shoes...

Ladies and Mens

Children’s shoes including Ricosta and Lellikelly

All your favourite brands at your fingertips luke • adidas originals • lyle and scott • levis • pepe miss sixty • birkenstock • crocs • ugg australia

MARCIA MAY

41 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DS Expertly fitted by our fully 41 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DS trained staff Tel: 01780 766608 Telephone 01780 766608 Gabor • Josef Seibel • Reiker • Fly London • Hush Puppies • Camel Active

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Diary of a Prom Princess The school prom: It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated dates in the school calendar and is enjoyed as much for the preparation as for the big day itself. Catherine Batkin follows teenager Alice Watkinson in the run up to her summer prom

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“My friends and I were all really excited beforehand and enjoyed sharing hair and beauty tips. The prom is such a special event and a lovely way to celebrate the end of five years at school together.”

• Up to 6 months before: Alice is lucky to have a clear, smooth complexion but some teenagers do suffer from problem skin. Jayne from Pure Health and Beauty has a variety of options for skin plagued by acne: “Our CACI machine offers a very gentle crystal free microdermabrasion which is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. We also have the CACI Ultra Machine which uses light therapy to tackle blemishes which are angry and infected.”

• 6 weeks before: It’s decision time! Alice visited Dottie at Rutland Hairworks in Empingham who discussed a variety of options for straight, curly and hair-up styles. If you’re having make-up professionally applied, find out whether the beauty therapist will come to you or whether you need to go to the salon on the day.

• 2-3 weeks before: Have your final colour to allow time for it to settle.

Alice had her hair dyed a deep chestnut shade to ensure it looked rich and glossy in the photos.

• 1 week before: Well-groomed eyebrows really frame the face so visit Harriet’s Beauty Room in Stamford where they use warm wax or threading to achieve the desired shape. You could also try an all-over spray tan (Pure Health and Beauty, £30 for a full body tan) and eyelash extensions for a truly glam look (LVL and Nouveau Lashes available at Harriet’s Beauty Room).

• The day before: Alice had a manicure at Rutland Hairworks in Empingham. Owner Sarah-Jayne used a Mavala nail polish in ‘Tobago’ which perfectly matched Alice’s striking dress.

• The day itself: Alice went back to Rutland Hairworks where Dottie started by sectioning her hair and backcombing

Alice’s Verdict:

“I love it! My makeup looks really fresh and I especially love my hair. I usually wear it down so it makes a nice change to look so different, but without it looking too ‘styled’ and fussy. I can’t wait to see what everyone thinks!”

underneath to add volume. She created lots of barrel curls to add interest at the back and fastened them into an asymmetric style, ensuring that Alice’s hair looked dressy, with a modern twist.

Dottie used Colour System cosmetics, layering and blending to customise the colour to Alice’s olive skin tone. After a light foundation which was set with translucent powder, Dottie used a combination of shimmery iced pink, bare brown and Macao brown powders followed by individual lash inserts to create Alice’s high impact eyes. The look was finished with a rosy glow blusher and nude lip gloss.

CONTACTS: Pure Health and Beauty, The Old Stable, Church Farm, Main Street, Glapthorn, PE8 5BE, Tel: 01832 272310 Harriet’s Beauty Room, 11a High Street St Martins, Stamford, PE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 481155 Rutland Hairworks, (nails, hair and make-up), 13 Church Street, Empingham, LE15 8PN, Tel: 01780 460528 Dress by Ballgown Heaven, 4 Orange Street, Uppingham, LE15 9SQ, Tel: 01572 822390, www.ballgownheaven.co.uk Photographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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Healthcare choices Healthcare services for the whole community at Ramsay Hospitals Do you know you can have your healthcare at a Ramsay Healthcare Hospital?

Our hospitals provide services for the whole community through Premium Care for private patients and through Patient Choice for NHS patients.

Ramsay Hospitals offer all patients: • Consultant-delivered care • State-of-the-art equipment • Small, friendly hospitals in peaceful surroundings • Very low infection rates • Good nurse-patient ratios • Free parking and easy to find

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If you have medical insurance, please use it to enjoy the benefits of private treatment at a Ramsay Hospital which include: • Your choice of consultant

• Early and flexible appointments with the Premium Care fast track card • Hotel comforts on admission Ask your GP to refer you for private treatment at a Ramsay Hospital.

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If you are being referred by your GP for NHS treatment you have a right to choose the hospital you are referred to under the Patient Choice charter.

Ramsay Healthcare Hospitals offer a wide range of services to NHS patients at no charge to patient or GP. Ask your GP if you can be referred to a Ramsay Hospital for your treatment under Patient Choice.

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Premium Care benefits are available to paying patients on our full range of services.

Many patients are now choosing to pay for early treatment of NHS low priority health problems such as varicose veins, sterilisation reversals, lumps and bumps and carpal tunnel treatments.

A full range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments is also available under the Vive brand.

Call today for a quote for your healthcare.

If you would like to chat through the options or for general enquiries about Ramsay Healthcare Hospitals and the services offered please contact us today. www.fitzwilliam-hospital.co.uk or www.woodlandhospital.co.uk

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Come to Equilibrium where you will find a haven of peace and tranquility, a place where your body is pampered and your senses indulged, where your time is your own. Give your body and mind the space they deserve....

shine this summer… with beautiful hair enhanced by talented professionals in a relaxing environment, using natural hair products.

• Semi Permanent Lash Extensions for a wide eyed, youthful look • Lose a guaranteed 6 inches with the Universal Contour Wrap • Complete Wedding Packages available both in salon or on location • Thalgo Luxury Face & Body Treatments • Wide range of Holistic Therapies including Reflexology • Meadows Suite ideal for couples, mother and daughter or friends • Beauty treatments including HD Brows, Soak-off Gels and Threading

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• Aesthetic Clinic including Chemical Peels, Restylane Fillers, Anti Wrinkle Injections and the Genuine Dermaroller • Half/Full Day and Pamper Party packages available Gift Vouchers available - The perfect gift to show you care

Call us for an appointment to secure your time to shine!

Open six days a week Proprietor Kate Giles Tel 01572 822715 1-2 Crown Passage • Uppingham • Rutland • LE15 9PY

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Make one small change We challenged two readers to make one small change to their regular beauty routines to see if it made a difference to how they look and feel

DITCH THE HOME HAIR DYE Home hair dyes can leave you with flat, matt colour which can drain your complexion, leaving you looking tired and washed out. We asked one home-dye devotee to have a glossy salon colour to find out if the look and condition of her hair dramatically improved. Stephanie King visited Claire Hastie at Alter Ego in Stamford.

Stephanie regularly uses home dye due to cost and convenience. Despite this, she confesses: “I hate the horrible lingering smell, the drips on the bathroom floor and I have to re-do my colour every four weeks as it just doesn’t last very long.”

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Claire told me: “The ingredients in home colourants simply aren’t as good as those you can get in salons, often resulting in patchy coverage and unnatural tones.” Claire started by cleansing the hair of its existing colour before using ammonia free L’Oreal Inoa Supreme to create a lighter brunette shade with pretty sunkissed highlights.

The Verdict: “I hadn’t realised how brassy and cheap my hair looked before; it feels very light and airy now, not weighed down with loads of layers of dye. I’ve spent

years trying to hide my grey roots and make it less of a feature but now feel that I want to show it off. I can’t believe it’s made such a difference to how I feel about myself.”

Contact: Alter Ego Hair Salon, 4 Castle Street, Stamford, PE9 2RA, Tel: 01780 765666, www.alteregostamford.co.uk Photographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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INVEST IN SOME MINERAL MAKE-UP Traditional cosmetics contain oils and preservatives which clog pores and settle into lines and wrinkles often emphasising, rather than concealing them. We sent Sam George to see Tammy at Vicienté Beauty and Bridal in Oakham for a makeover with Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Sam usually opts for fairly minimal make-up during the day and finds that many high street brands can be drying and heavy to wear: “I usually avoid wearing full make-up as it irritates my sensitive skin. I’m really interested to try a range of cosmetics that could actually be good for me.”

Tammy told me: “The minerals have excellent light diffusing properties and therefore give skin a luminous appearance with fewer visible wrinkles and open pores.” Tammy used a light covering of Dream Tint tinted moisturiser and then set it with a fine dusting of matt powder. A palette of natural pinks, browns and heather enhanced Sam’s pretty green eyes before they were finished with a few sweeps of lengthening mascara. A natural blush emphasised Sam’s cheekbones and the rosy pink ‘Brett’ lip colour completed the perfect daytime look for spring.

The Verdict: “The make-up felt really light and natural and I was amazed at how moisturised my skin felt when I removed it. I loved the fact that they were completely natural products and with such fair skin, the fact that they contain sun protection is a real bonus too. My skin certainly doesn’t feel dried out and tight like it used to.”

Contact: Vicienté Beauty and Bridal, 8a High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL, Tel: 01572 724500, www.viciente.com Photographs by Elli Dean, Tel: 07932 055548, www.ellideanphotography.co.uk

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Give yourself a health MOT Are you as healthy as you think? Often we take our health for granted and only seek advice when something goes wrong. But having a comprehensive health assessment could play a vital role in the early detection of illnesses and problems. We asked writer Amander Meade to undergo a Well Woman screening at the Fitzwilliam Hospital in Peterborough with nurse Jan Hutchinson and share her results…

LIFESTYLE SUMMARY:

Amander has followed a meat-free diet for the last thirty years and works out at the gym at least four times a week, doing a combination of cardio and weights. Despite this, she would love to know what lifestyle changes she could make to help her feel her best: “I believe my current health is good overall, although I am carrying a little extra weight that I am struggling to lose. There is a family history of high blood pressure and heart problems so I really shouldn’t smoke the occasional cigarettes that I do when socialising. My alcohol intake is higher than the recommended two units per day and is probably slightly more at the weekends…which could account for the unwanted 10lbs, of course. I haven’t had my blood pressure or cholesterol measured for years and am interested to see what my BMI reveals.”

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THE TEST RESULTS: Cholesterol “My cholesterol is slightly high at 5.5. Ideally it should be under 5mmol/L but my ratio of good to bad fats within this is good probably because I am veggie and eat no animal fat; but I will have to keep my cheese consumption under control.”

Blood pressure “Some of the results were immediate such as my raised blood pressure – this is a known factor within my family on my mother’s side and Jan and I discussed strategies for small changes within my lifestyle in order to combat the condition.”

Full blood count Amander had a full blood test screening for conditions such as anemia, leukemia and other blood disorders; these all came back normal, offering complete peace of mind.

Pelvic Ultrasound scan This revealed nothing abnormal which was a huge relief to Amander who had previously suffered with problems from ovarian cysts. The pelvic scan is a vital tool in detecting the early signs of ovarian and womb cancer.

Weight, body fat and BMI “My weight was absolutely right for my height (65 Kilos at 172cm) but my percentage body fat could do with some attention….we decided that lots of exercise does not mean a green light to drink large amounts of wine at weekends!”

AMANDER’S VERDICT:

“The screening was very informative with a full explanation at each stage within a quiet and discreet environment – I was totally confident that I was in the hands of highly competent professionals. Of course, I probably knew that with my family history, a reduction in bad habits and a focus on exercise would be recommended but it certainly helps to have a number put on it and the chance to discuss potential changes with someone as helpful as Jan. I would recommend this screening to ladies of any age and at only an hour in duration, it could be the best time you have ever invested in yourself.”

Contact details: Vive Lifecare, Fitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9AQ, Tel: 01733 842312, www.vivelifecare.co.uk

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irector & Optometrist Gerry Sondh, and Dispensing Optician Emma Woolner are truly passionate about creating a memorable experience for everyone who visits The Oculist. Emma tells us ‘People often feel that a visit to the optician is a chore, at the Oculist we turn that chore into a pleasurable and enjoyable experience. We are committed to exploring your personality as well as your visual requirements to find eyewear that you will love wearing, it’s important to be professional but it’s essential to have a little fun along the way!’

Gerry and Emma travel throughout Europe to eyewear exhibitions to ensure The Oculist is always able to showcase the most innovative and pioneering eyewear solutions. Emma says ‘as well as stocking specialist and designer eyewear, we are able to provide funky and affordable frames from £80.’

Not only do they want to find the perfect frame for you but, as an independent optician, they can source the most suitable lens solutions from any supplier around the world. The Oculist is the exclusive SEIKO lens specialist in Peterborough as well as exhibiting an amazing sunglass lens range from Marma; including colour transitions, polarised and mirrored lenses.

Each 40 minute eye examination is personalised to suit your lifestyle and visual needs, it includes retinal

photography as standard. ‘Using visual field and pressure machines we are able to detect diseases such as; diabetes, glaucoma and brain tumours’ explains Gerry.

We can see why The Oculist is probably

Peterborough’s most loved opticians; with its fabulous interior, friendly and professional staff and great products; a visit is a must.

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY DIRECTORY HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONS PETERBOROUGH AND OUNDLE A1 Cosmetic and Body Clinic The Park Inn Hotel Wentworth Street, Peterborough PE1 1BA Tel: 01733 341312 www.a1beautyclinic.com Great for: CACI non-surgical face lifts, skin rejuvenation treatments including scar and acne repair and Medical Aesthetics Antony James Hair and Beauty 40 Cowgate, Peterborough PE1 1NA Tel: 01733 311231 www.antonyjameshairandbeauty.co.uk Great for: Decléor facials and products, LCN nails, massage and tranquil relaxation lounge The Barbers Comb 15B Market Place, Oundle PE8 4BA Tel: 01832 275271 www.thebarberscomb.com Beauty with Ruth 3 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 275578 www.beautywithruth.com Great for: Dermalogica skincare, waxing, make-up application and gents treatments C.A.C.I. Face and Body Clinic Queensgate Hotel, 5-7 Fletton Avenue Peterborough PE2 8AX Tel: 01733 551511 www.beautyandwellness.co.uk Great for: CACI treatments including non-surgical face-lift, floatation tank and chemical peels.

Elysia Health & Beauty Fotheringhay Road, Tansor, Oundle, PE8 5HP. Tel: 01832 226328 Mob: 07879 620196. www.elysiahealthandbeauty.com Great for: IPL photo rejuvenation treatments that reduce fine lines and signs of ageing The Hair Boutique The Haycock Hotel, Wansford Peterborough, PE8 6JA Tel: 01780 781102 The Limes Holistic Therapies 8 College Park, Peterborough PE1 4AW Tel: 01733 311554

www.thelimestherapies.com Great for: Slimming treatment expert!

Endermologie, body wraps and Ionithermie cellulite reduction, Thermo Active Sculpting Clay treatment. New Cheryl Cole eyelash extensions, Mary Cohr and Fake Bake spray tanning Michael John Hair Art Work Queensgate Salon, 30 Queensgate Peterborough, PE1 1NH Tel: 01733 553732 www.michaeljohnhairartwork.co.uk The Nail Lounge & Dermalogica Skin Care 1st and 2nd floor at Headmasters 45 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2RR Tel: 01733 555540 www.thenail-lounge.co.uk Great for: Nail extensions, manicures and pedicures, Dermalogica skin centre and eyelash extensions. New Skin Scanning Natural Nails and Beauty 42-46 School Road, Newborough Peterborough, PE6 7RG Tel: 01733 810071 www.tracymaddox-naturalnails.co.uk Great for: Premier LCN nail salon, offering LCN gel extensions for fingernails and toes Real diamonds used! Now offering full range of beauty treatments Pure Health and Beauty The Old Stables, Church Farm Glapthorn, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 5BE Tel: 01832 272310 Great for: RVB (including Oro) and Jessica nail care (including Geleration) The Electrical Non-Surgical Caci Facial, Solglo spray tanning and expert make-up lessons for all ages Raffaele Hairdressing 23 West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ Tel: 01832 273822 Sam Roberts Wedding Hair 60 Beverstone, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5YN Mob: 07976 378095 www.weddinghairspecialist.co.uk SW1 and Beauty @ SW1 12 London Road, Wansford Peterborough, PE8 6JD Tel. 01780 782824 Great for: Hairdessing and Decleor beauty salon STAMFORD Alter Ego Hair Salon 4 Castle Street, Stamford PE9 2RA Tel: 01780 765666

www.alteregostamford.co.uk Great for: Bumble and Bumble and KMS products Aromatica 8 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF Tel: 01780 753443. Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, late to 8pm on Thursday Great for: Natural beauty products including REN, Burt’s Bees, Dr. Haushka, Spezia and Aqua di Parma. Recently opened natural |Treatment beauty salon upstairs.

Beyond the Fringe 6 Red Lion Street, Stamford, PE9 1PA Tel: 01780 751418 Great for: Pop in men’s barbering and ladies hair dressing. Fake Bake spray tanning and products.

Bodycare 7 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 480777 Great for: Bare Escentuals make-up, Dermalogica face and body treatments and massage. The original and best home for HD brows!

Body Matters Westside Health Club, West Street Stamford, PE9 2PN Tel: 01780 481096 Online shop with free P&P at: www.bodymattersstamford.co.uk Great for: Dermalogica Facials, AntiAgeing Facials, Bio Sculpture Gel Nails and Bali Sun Airbrush Tanning Brazilyana 6 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YB Tel: 01780 752779 Great for: Famous for their ‘Brazilyana’ wax, unique bikinis and lingerie from Brazil and Rola Moca sportswear Chameleon 5 St Mary’s Hill, Stamford, PE9 2DP Tel: 01780 755405 www.chameleonboutique.co.uk Great for: Gorgeous natural skincare products from Caudalie, Heyland and Whittle, Taer, Boo Boo, Aromatherapy Associates and new Becca make-up Chic Hair 17B St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DG Tel: 01780 762323 The Cutting Company 6 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 763331 Great for: Tigi, Paul Mitchell and Label.

M Haircare products and the Brazilian Blow Dry Elan 1A Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BT Tel. 01780 767700 Great for: ladies and gents hairdressing, Paul Mitchell and now GHD products.

Emma Cannings Stamford Garden Centre,Great Casterton Stamford, PE9 4BB Tel: 01780 766583 www.emmacannings.co.uk Great for: Jessica Geleration, manicures and pedicures. Dermalogica and Decleor treatments product and treatments.

Eyelash extensions and Fake Bake spray tanning. Baresentuals mineral makeup and new Crystal Clear and cellulite therapy.

Equilibrium 7 St Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 757579 www.equilibriumstamford.co.uk Great for: Thalgo face and body treatments, St Tropez spray tan, OPI manicures and pedicures and new eyelash extensions. Natural mineral make-up from Couleur Caramel and Airbase foundation. New: Garra Rufa Fish Pedicure Garie Nigel Hairwork 6 Silver Lane, Stamford, PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 751511 www.garienigelhairwork.co.uk Great for: Wella Premier salon, airconditioning WiFi access. Kera Straight hair straightening and repair.

Gerards Hair and Beauty The George Hotel Mews, St Martin’s Stamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002 Great for: Hair specialists in cutting and colouring with new Aveda range of hair care and natural colours and complete range of Aveda make-up.

The Hair Academy (Above The Cutting Company Hairdressers) 6 Ironmonger Street, Stamford PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 481631 Government-funded apprenticeships with small student/tutor ratios The Hairdresser 8 Stirling Road, Stamford, PE9 2XG Tel. 01780 754016 Great for: Hairdressing from friendly attentive staff. Beauty by Angelina on Wednesdays Tel. 07940 872250 The Hairhouse 7 St Paul’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 762687 Great for: Wella hair colours, GHD products and clip in hair extensions Harriet’s Beauty Room 11A High St, St. Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF Tel. 01780 481155 Great for: Environ, Opi, and Jane Iredale make-up The Lounge 15A St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DF Tel: 01780 763666 Great for: Acrylic and gel powder extensions, nail art, tooth gems, manicures and pedicures with OPI and Creative

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY DIRECTORY Maples Hair and Beauty NEW OWNERSHIP 24 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DJ Tel: 01780 752725 Great for: Clarins Gold Salon, Agera RX, St Tropez, Elemis face and body treatments, Jessica Fellowship Award for nail care, Universal contour wrap, Tigi Platinum salon and L’Oreal ‘Expert’ Mojo Zoe’s Beauty Room, 1A Ironmonger Street, Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel. 01780 757070 Renaissance 2 Mallory Lane, Stamford, PE9 2FW Tel: 01780 763768 www.renaissancebeauty.co.uk Great for: The popular Guinot Hydradermie. Specialist in high tech beauty treatments including diamond microdermabrasion, Caci and Dermarollers. Semi-permanent make-up

by Thea Pearce Unique Finish.

Shaun Matthew Hair Design & Beauty Salon 39 Cambridge Road, Stamford PE9 1BY Tel.01780 754612 Great for: Tigi Bed Head hair products

by Award winning stylist.

Sloanes Hair and Beauty 11 St. Johns Street, Stamford, PE9 2DB Tel. 01780 757997 Also at 8 North Street, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9QJ Tel. 01572 820333 Great for: Bare Escentuals (Uppingham) Guinot and Solglo spray tanning, OPI nail care Schwartzkopf hair range Stamford Beauty 1 Silver Lane, Stamford. PE9 2BT Tel: 01780 757108 www.stamfordbeauty.com Great for: Full body exfoliation, Fresh Minerals make-up and Dermalogica Walford and Ferris 2 Maiden Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AZ Tel: 01780764591 Great for: New team with talented stylists, Tigi products and vertical tanning. Now offering Dermalogica beauty treatments RUTLAND Barnsdale Spa Barnsdale Hall Hotel, Barnsdale Oakham, LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 771313 www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Great for: Treatments from CACI, Clarins, Spa Find and Jessica, Wella hair services and hen party specialists.

The Beauty Room NEW 76 South Street, Oakham, LE15 6BQ Tel: 01572 755389 Great for: Eyelashes and beauty therapy Cawthorne & Wright 23a Mill Street, Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 722774 www.cawthorneandwright.com Also at 10 Allandale Road, Stoneygate, Leicester, LE2 2DA, Tel: 0116 270 7444 Great for: Luxury salon offering Tigi and L’Oreal colour services, top award winning stylists.

Crème Hair and Beauty Treatments The Old Church, 8 Mill Street Oakham, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 723823 www.cremehairandbeauty.co.uk Great for: Luxury Clynol haircare, wide range of beauty treatments with ESPA products, Clarins, Jessica nail care, Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics and holistic therapies Essence Hair and Beauty 1-2 Crown Passage, Uppingham LE15 9PY Tel: 01572 822715

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Great for: Aveda hair and skincare and St Tropez tanning in a friendly environment Greetham Valley Beauty Salon NEW Wood Lane, Greetham, Oakham, LE15 7SN Telephone: 01780 460444 www.greethamvalley.co.uk Rutland Hairworks 13 Church Street, Empingham LE15 8PN Tel: 01780 460528 Great for: Friendly, local salon offering hair extensions and Paul Mitchell colour Rutland Health and Beauty Clinic 1a Market Street, Oakham LE15 6DY Tel: 01572 756589 Great for: Under new ownership for 2009, salon owner Ruth Foster offers superb Guinot treatments including the famous Hydradermie.

Vicienté Beauty and Bridal 8a High Street (behind Barclays Bank) Oakham, LE15 6AL Tel: 01572 724500 www.viciente.com Great for: Comprehensive bridal services including elegant bridal gowns, shoes, accessories and hair and make-up.

Dr Hauschka facials, Neal’s yard skincare and Jane Iredale mineral cosmetics.

Vicienté at Barnsdale Lodge Hotel The Avenue, Exton, Oakham Rutland, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 724678 www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk MARKET HARBOROUGH Beauty Delights Helen Boxall, 8 Roundhill Close, Market Harborough, LE16 8FZ Tel: 07786 276476 Great for: Specialist nail technician offering Biosculpture gel nails, manicures, pedicures and waxing services Masterclass Hair Salon 26 Church Street, Market Harborough LE16 7AA Tel: 01858 462553 www.masterclass-salons.co.uk Great for: Specialists in a variety of hair extensions, all cutting and colouring services with Clynol products The Retreat 11a St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough LE16 7DS Tel: 01858 434069 www.theretreat-beauty.co.uk Great for: Now offering holistic therapies including Hopi ear candling, aromatherapy and Indian head massage.

The Beauty Room at Kibworth 34a High St, Kibworth Beauchamp Leicester, LE8 0HQ Tel: 0116 279 2725 Great for: Fake Bake spray tan, Guinot face and body treatments, Tisserand aromatherapy products Minarik 15 Harcourt Estate, Kibworth Harcourt Leicester Tel: 0116 279 2529 www.minarik.co.uk Great for: Specialist full image makeovers, Dermalogica products and Clynol hair care. St. Tropez and Helen E Moko 5-7 Station Street, Kibworth Leicester, LE8 0LN Tel: 0116 279 1144 Also at 9 Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA, Tel: 01858 432525 Great for: Aveda hair products and colour, extensions and specialist stylist in afro-Caribbean hair.

MELTON MOWBRAY Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal spa Ragdale Village, Nr Melton Mowbray LE14 3PB Tel: 01664 434831 www.ragdalehall.co.uk Great for: Variety of treatments from Clarins, Decléor, Elemis and Spa Find. Thermal spa offering a variety of luxurious heat and water experiences Stapleford Park Lifestyle & Wellness Retreat Stapleford Park Country House Hotel Nr Melton Mowbray, LE14 2EF Tel: 01572 787057 www.staplefordpark.com Great for: Stunning pool complex, relaxing lounge area, Clarins face and body treatments, OPI nail care and holistic therapies.

MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPISTS Beauty and Wellbeing by Linda Linda Blackham Tel: 07736 101129 Great for: Massage and nails specialist Ranimé Mobile Beauty Therapy Catherine Cooke, Tel: 01572 722162 Mob: 07799 265319 Great for: Full range of beauty treatments in the comfort of your own home PERSONAL TRAINERS Stamford Personal Fitness Rob Dulieu, Tel. 07846 457959 www.stamfordpersonalfitness.co.uk info@ stamfordpersonalfitness.co.uk

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• Free Invisalign Consultation • Complimentary teeth whitening at end of treatment • Easy 0% payment terms available • Practice dedicated to orthodontic treatment ONLY

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY DIRECTORY impact, high cardio workout in just 30 minutes. Additional facilities include three squash courts, a gymnasium, two dance studios, six court sports hall, 25m swimming pool and 12 outdoor tennis courts.

Westside Health & Fitness Club West Street, Stamford, PE9 2PN Tel: 01780 480651 www.westsideclub.co.uk Great for: Extensive cardio and resistance equipment, large free weights area, personal trainers, aerobic studio with a range of classes, weight management programme and child minding facility. Incorporating Body Matters.

Stapleford Park Lifestyle and Wellness Retreat Stapleford Park Country House Hotel Leicestershire, LE14 2EF Tel: 01572 787057 www.staplefordpark.com Orchids Ladies Health and Fitness Centre Unit 7, New England Complex, York Road, Peterborough PE1 3BP Tel: 01733 348299 www.orchidsfitness.co.uk Great for: Tone and trim on the 30 minute circuit based system. Regular visits from a registered nurse to check blood pressure and answer health questions.

SPORTSWEAR SHOPS Advance Performance 4 Fengate East, Titan Drive, Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 891111 www.advanceperformance.co.uk Great for: Free GAIT analysis to determine best running shoe, full range of sportswear, new dancewear and accessories

PERSONAL TRAINERS (cont) Judith Ewing Tel: 01572 770225/07771 866123, www.judithewingfitness.com Judith takes extremely popular body conditioning and Pilates classes at Barnsdale Hall which works on isolating individual muscles and building strength.

Slowly building core strength may seem to an onlooker like not much of a work-out but those who have reaped the benefits claim increased strength in the back and significant toning coupled with suppleness. For those who like the personal touch, Judith also offers personal training sessions with a variety of different challenges to suit all clients and different locations. fitness2health www.fitness2health.co.uk Facebook: Mark FitnessTrainer Mob: 07525 657596 Great for: pushing yourself to the limit Angela Mitchell Tel: 01572 723052 E-mail: future.health@virgin.net Great for: A very well-equipped home studio gym with commercial standard machines. Specialist in rehabilitation and mature clients Laura Goodliffe Yoga Classes, Mob: 07765 939903 Pilates-East Stephanie Tenneson, Tel: 07960 436 777, stephanie@pilateseast.co.uk Romany Gurner Tel: 07776 202 217 www.pilateseast.co.uk Great for: Individual and small group classes. Introductory sessions.

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GYMS AND FITNESS CENTRES Catmose Sports Huntsman’s Drive, Oakham, LE15 6RP Tel: 0300 4562020 www.catmose-sports.co.uk Curves 20 Stamford Walk, St Mary’s Street Stamford, PE9 2JE Tel: 01780 766978 www.curves.co.uk Also at: 1 Angel Court, High Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7NL, Tel: 01858 466446 Great for: Friendly women-only fitness circuit and New Weight Management Energie Fitness for Women 3 Long Row Business Park Oakham, LE16 6LN, Tel: 01572 724433 www.effw.co.uk Great for: An all women’s friendly fitness facility in Oakham with a 30 minute circuits based programme Harpers Fitness Stamford Leisure Pool, Drift Road Stamford, PE9 1UZ Tel: 01780 765522 www.harpersfitness.co.uk Great for: Leisure pool with wave machine and flume, 20 station Harpers Fitness Suite with cardio equipment and free weights Uppingham School Sports Centre Leicester Road, Uppingham, LE15 9SE Tel: 01572 820830 www.sportscentre.uppingham.co.uk State-of-the-art fitness studio with personal trainers available and exercise classes including BodySculpt which offers an express way to get fit – a high

Chameleon Dancewear 5 Meadow Road, Kettering Northants, NN16 8TL, Tel: 01536 483379 www.dancewearandfancydress.co.uk Great for: Dancewear, theatrical makeup, dye service and specialist fitting of dance shoes Precision Outdoors 27-29 St George’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BJ, Tel: 01780 757818 Great for: Home exercise equipment sportswear and specialist thermals from all major brands. 9 North Street, Stamford, PE9 1EH . Tel: 01780 431459 Personalised with Precision – In house embroidery and printing, PRIVATE HEALTHCARE DENTISTS Herlington Dental Practice Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PR, Tel: 01733 234566 www.peterboroughdentist.co.uk Also at: Werrington Dental Practice, 14 Skaters Way, Werrington, Peterborough, PE4 6NB, Tel: 01733 573244 and Bushfield Dental Practice, Fitzwilliam House, 10 Bushfield, Orton Centre, Orton Goldhay, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ, Tel: 01733 370331 The Market Place Dental Health Practice Elwyn House, 9 Market Place Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QH Tel. 01572 821040 Matley Dental Surgery Matley, Orton Brambles, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ Tel: 01733 230066 Melton Orthodontics IST floor, 3 Nottingham Street Melton Mowbray, LE13 1NN Tel: 01664 481048 www.meltonorthodontics.co.uk

North Street Dental Practice 72 North Street, Bourne PE10 9AJ Tel: 01778 422785 Oakham Dental Studio Knight’s Yard, Gaol Street Oakham, LE15 6AQ Tel: 01572 771175 www.oakhamdentalstudio.co.uk Oasis Dental Practice Orne House Dental Surgery Ryhall rd, Stamford PE9 1UF Tel: 01780 762182 The Smile Boutique 150 Park Road, Peterborough PE1 2UB Tel: 01733 551534 www.thesmileboutique.co.uk Townley House Dental Practice 36 West Street, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 272515/273967 www.townleyhousedentalpractice.co.uk HOSPITALS AND COSMETIC SURGERY PROVIDERS AND MEDICAL AETHETIC PRACTIONERS / CLINICS Age Less Aesthetics at Emma Cannings Karen Hayes, Stamford Garden Centre Gt Casterton, Stamford, PE9 4BB Tel. 01780 766583 www.emmacannings.co.uk www.agelessaesthetics.co.uk Great for: Dermal and Sub Dermal Fillers, Wrinkle Relaxing (Botox.com) Treatments, Sclerotherapy, The Body Laser Clinic 58 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SU Tel: 01733 555200 www.bodylaser.co.uk Great for: laser hair removal, TITAN skin tightening, vein treatments, microdermabrasion, laser genesis for skin rejuvenation and Sculptra treatment for wrinkles The Cosmetic Clinic 226 Dogsthorpe Road, DHC Business Centre, Peterborough, PE1 3PB Tel: 01733 310090 www.ukcosmeticclinic.com Great for: Botox, fillers, lip augmentation, surgical eye bag removal, chemical peels, laser treatments for hair removal, thread veins, acne treatment and facial rejuvenation Glen-Eden Medical Aesthetics The Market Cross Surgery Market Place, Corby Glen, Grantham NG33 4NH Tel: 01476 550056 www.glen-edenmedical.co.uk Great for: Muscle relaxing injections, Juvéderm Ultra & Restylane dermal fillers, Radio frequency treatment for skin tightening, cellulite & body contouring, injection treatment for excessive sweating, Micro-sclerotherapy for thread veins Ramsay Healthcare incorporating Vive Life Care Cosmetic surgery Fitzwilliam Hospital, Milton Way South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ Tel: 01733 261717 Woodlands Hospital Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF Tel: 01536 414515 www.ramsayhealth.co.uk www.vivelifecare.co.uk Gerards New! – Melior Ultimate Body Clinic – Harley Street Facial Aesthetic Specialists The George Hotel Mews, St Martin’s Stamford, PE9 2LB Tel: 01780 753002 www.meliorclinics.co.uk InStep Aesthetics 10 High Street St Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 766991 www.instepfootclinic.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL LIVING HEALTH & BEAUTY DIRECTORY CHIROPADY AND PODIATRY InStep Foot Clinic, 19 Elton Road Wansford, PE8 6JD Tel: 01780 783982 www.instepfootclinic.co.uk Also at: 10 High Street St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LF, Tel: 01780 766991 The Rutland Footcare Clinic Tania Kent BSc MChS, 23 Harrington Way, Oakham, LE15 6SE Tel: 01572 759299 Mob: 07715 694119 The Foot Garden Wymondham, Oakham Tel: 07971 477220, www.thefootgarden.com HEARING AIDS Healthy Hearing Ltd 1 The Old Police House, Cliff Road, Stamford, PE9 1AB Tel: 01780 759133 www.healthyhearing.co.uk Hidden Hearing 8 Midgate, Peterborough, PE1 1TN Tel: 01733 293210 www.hiddenhearing.co.uk

Tel: 01780 762162 Mob: 07890 305320 www.lincolnshire-rutland-hypnotherapy. co.uk

Rutland Osteopaths 11 Burley Road, Oakham LE15 6DH Tel: 01572 771155

Caroline Hamblin Clinic at Petras Health & Fitness Studio 31 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PJ Tel: 01476 578729 Mob: 07845 207615 www.carolinehamblin.com

The Stamford Osteopathic Clinic 122 Casterton Road, Stamford PE9 2UQ Tel: 01780 759127 www.susannicholsonosteopath.co.uk

Hypnotherapy Clinic 26 Priestgate, Peterboorugh City Centre Tel: 01733 768839 www.curativehypnotherapy.com Grange Barn Hypnotherapy Lynne Hopwoode. Registered Hypnotherapist (GHR) ASHPH, Dip Psychotherapy Dip Couns, BA (Hons) 01572 770681 www.grangebarnhypno.co.uk COUNSELLING/LIFE COACHING Johan Truter Chartered Clinical Psychologist Orion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford, PE9 2AE Tel: 01780 758556 www.psychologistuk.co.uk

OTHER SERVICES Lighterlife (Weight Management) Julie Larrington, Nr Elton, Peterborough Tel: 01832 280459 www.lighterlife.com/julielarrington

Lorraine Thurston counselling Unit 1A, 27 Cherryholt Lane, Stamford, PE9 2EQ Tel: 07910 020506 E-mail:lorraine@jerrythurston.co.uk

Tabitha Prince 114 St Mary’s Rd, Market Harborough LE16 7DX Tel: 01858 462035 www.lighterlife.com/tabithaprince

Lindsay Reed GLOWS Coaching Tel: 01832 280168 or 07789 622652 www.glows-coaching.co.uk

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY ACUPUNCTURE Lianne Marie Aquilina BSc (Hons) MBAcC 2 Scotgate Mews, Stamford, PE9 2FX Tel: 01780 763465 Mob: 07903 725316 www.aquilinaacupuncture.co.uk

Sally Harris-Daines BA (Hons) MA UKCP Reg Counselling & Psychotherapy for individuals and couples Tel: 01780 480719 www.sallydaines.com

Emma Sammels BSc (Hons), MBAcC Simply Acupuncture, Nature’s Dispensary, Eagle House, Mill Street Oakham, LE15 6EA Mob: 07971 474971 www.simplyacupuncture.org CHIROPRACTIC Broadway Chiropractic Clinic 64 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SU Tel: 01733 562638 www.healthyspines.co.uk Redlands McTimoney Chiropractic Clinic 3D Olive Branch Yard, St Leonard’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2HU Tel: 01780 756294 Mob: 07921 123997

Jonathan Simmonds ND. BSc (Hons) Ost 5 Fotheringhay Mew, North Street Oundle, PE8 4NH Tel: 01832 272817 www.jon-simmonds-osteopath.co.uk PHYSIOTHERAPY Country Physio Newstead Farm Stables Stamford, PE9 4TF Tel. 07917 844773 (Human) Tel: 07879 645025 (Veterinary) www.countryphysio.co.uk A physiotherapy, rehabilitation and sports injury service, specialising in both human and veterinary care.

Oakham Physiotherapy Clinic 21b Burley Rd, Oakham, LE15 6DH Tel: 01572 756726 www.oakhamphysio.co.uk Prestons Physiotherapy Ltd 29 Alexandra Road, Peterborough PE1 3DE Tel: 01733 565911 www.prestonsphysio.com Bupa approved physiotherapy from Oundle Medical Practice (Glapthorne Rd, PE8 4JA) on Fridays. Also, new acupuncture service available.

Gentle Touch Reflexology Rebecca Bennett MAR, MBRCP, GTR 79 Meadowbrook rd, Kibworth, LE8 0HU Tel: 0116 279 2739 Mob: 07976 646859 Pauline Tidd Reflexologist and Reiki Master Carlby, Nr Stamford, PE9 4ED Tel. 01778 590822 PREGNANCY & BABIES Alternatives Stamford Pregnancy Advice Centre Stamford Hospital site Ryhall Road, Stamford PE9 1YA Tel.01780 765853/07913 052159. Email alternativesstamford@ btconnect.com Calm-a-Baby & Aquatic Centre Unit 8 Botolph Bridge Estate, Oundle Rd Peterborough PE2 9QP Tel: 01733 -707808.Mob: 07590 808040 www.calm-a-baby.com The Calm-a-Baby & Aquatic Centre is entirely unique and offers a tranquil space to bond, relax and have fun with your family. The centre offers unrivalled facilities including a chlorine free, private swimming pool maintained at a minimum of 34 degrees, clean changing rooms with changing benches, under floor heating and a teaching room.

The centre is the place to be for parents who want to access quality, progressive classes in swimming, baby massage and yoga, pregnancy classes and services and much more.

REFLEXOLOGY Vicki Ball Reflexologist River Gwash Trout Farm, Ryhall, PE9 4JZ Tel: 01780 482244 Mob: 07803 020571

OSTEOPATHY The Broad Street Practice EL recommended 20-21 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PG Tel: 01780 480889 www.stamfordosteopaths.co.uk www.thebroadstreetpractice.co.uk The Broad St are experts in osteopathy, but also so much more, in fact almost all areas of holistic therapy, including hypnotherapy, acupuncture, nutritional therapy, remedial massage, sports therapy and cranial osteopathy.

HOMEOPATHY Barbara Reid PhD, RSHom, LLSCH Clinics at: Broadway Chiropractic centre, Peterborough; Broad St Practice, Stamford. Also practices from home in Northborough, PE2 7BX Tel: 01733 252322 Mob: 07970 877092 www.barbarareidhomeopathy.co.uk Annie Hall The Coach House, North Street Stamford, PE9 2YN Tel: 01780 767667, www.annie-hall.co.uk Lime Green Therapy Mobile Therapist – Angela Cardew A.P.D.H.A Holistic treatments at home Mob: 07906 127940 Natures Dispensary Ltd 7 Mill Street, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 6EA Tel: 01572 771231 Medical herbalist and health food shop HYPNOTHERAPY Alexander M. Jamieson D.Hyp, PDCHyp, PDCBHyp, MBSCH Clinical Hypnotherapist

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“It’s easy to create your own oven with the earth beneath your feet,” says Kate Edwards

Sculpting a Cob Pizza Oven There are ancient Cob houses scattered throughout Norfolk that are still standing strong. For thousands of years it has been used as a strong, enduring eco-friendly building material. Edwards Eco Building is continuing this sustainable, traditional and most beautiful method of construction while incorporating a contemporary twist. Sarah Lyon reports

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t’s a two hour drive along the A47, from Stamford to Norwich before I reach Pound Lane near Burgh St Margaret (Fleggburgh). At the end of Pound Lane there is a small T junction with a hummock of grass in the centre. Turning left and then immediately right I park up at the end of this dirt track. I put on my wellies, grab my basket and begin the ¾ of a mile walk to White Cottage, the cob course site. The walk is a glorious start to the day and offers the opportunity to unwind and take in this beautiful setting. The long dirt track winds and twists along the edge of marshland and through woods. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty situated on the edge of a nature reserve where barn owls, Swallowtail butterflies, roe deer and wild flowers live virtually undisturbed.

The cob course is held at the last thatched cottage along the track. White Cottage with pizza ovens in the garden, is a 400 year old Cob House that overlooks Filby Broad. I have truly arrived!

“I am a trained art therapist who has a passion for sculpting,” says the energetic and engaging Kate Edwards. “A cob building course in Ireland with professional cob builders Ianto Evans and Linda Smiley changed my life.

Cobbing ticked all the boxes for me. I wanted the art to be functional and wholesome. When I found that I could use mud, I said to myself, ‘this is it, this is my life’. Finding White Cottage was a fluke and the land was a bonus. I arrived four years ago and now we are building a cob extension. Course participants are helping us to build the extension and now we have developed and are running a variety of cob based courses throughout the year.” Kate Edwards – sculptor, eco-warrior and phenomenal group facilitator “Kate is extremely resourceful,” says Charlotte Eve, assistant course leader.

Charlotte is a qualified teacher and has a degree in psychology with a particular interest in group dynamics. “Kate is a pioneering force in the world of earth

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building who is teaching and inspiring courses all over the world. She advises architects, designers, local government and schools.” The building of the pizza oven is linked to the National Curriculum and is tailored to support teachers and other education providers. Charlotte explains, “The schools project is called ‘Earthlings’. The kids just love the dancing and twisting of the straw into the cob mixture.”

Learn as you work Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw and water. “I love that the materials are free and recyclable; strong but flexible and easily mendable. It is hard to find fault with this,” says Kate. Kate shows us how to dig away the topsoil to reach a layer of gritty, gravelly sand. The clay was dug out the night before and it has been soaking in water ever since. “Notice the plasticity in the clay, it is luscious when soaked,” says Kate, and advises, “It is better to dig out your clay in the winter months when it is wetter; you will need a pick axe in the drier summer months.”

The cob needs constant turning. We mix the sand and clay (75% sand, 25% clay) together on a sheet of tarpaulin. Kate shows us the cob dance. I feel as though there is something earthy, primal and ritualistic as we proceed to stamp and stomp in pairs. We continue by twisting straw into the clay mixture to create the material we will need to build a long-lasting pizza oven.

If dancing, moulding and sculpting with mud isn’t your thing or you just do not have the time Kate can build one for you. The cost of a 1 metre diameter complete oven is usually £1,500 and includes labour and materials. But the real beauty of building your own is that it really costs very little more than the cost of the course.

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Learn to build an earthen pizza oven – 1 day course June 25, July 23, August 6 and 20, September 3, October 1 Learn to build own cob house or studio – 4 day course Friday, August 12 -15 School Workshops To book a cob oven, sculpture or den building workshop contact Charlotte at sheepie32@hotmail.com Edwards Eco Buildings, White Cottage, The Common, Fleggburgh, Norfolk NR29 3DF Tel: 01493 369952, mob: 07949 241815, www.edwardscobbuilding.com email: sheepie32@hotmail.com Editorial and Commercial Photography Andrew Perkins, Fleggburgh, Norfolk, www.aperkins.co.uk email: andy@aperkins.co.uk

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Combining the Love of Food with Therapy “Food should be enveloping, encouraging and non-threatening and above all something delicious and enticing. I am giving in a way that empowers people to move forward both in terms of health and emotional well-being. People want to hear about what they can eat not what they are to avoid.”

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f you haven’t already guessed, Jane Clarke is a dietician. She refers to herself as a nutritionist because people find the concept easier to understand (a dietician sounds like someone on a weight loss mission). Although an accomplished musician Jane chose to pursue a career in dietetics. She is a very successful food writer and skilled Cordon Bleu cook and has written the best seller series of books, Body Foods and most recently Nourish (Collins & Brown, £25). Jane was the Nutritional Consultant working alongside Jamie Oliver, on his television series, ‘Jamie’s School Dinners’. She runs her own private practices in London and also has a practice at The Spires Hospital in Leicester.

“My love of food started from when I was a child.

My Aunty May didn’t have children of her own but she enveloped us, her nieces, with love through the wonderful food she fed us. I saw this as a lovely way of expressing care,” says Jane.

Jane’s father is a retired chemistry teacher providing Jane with the inspiration to use the science element of food as a therapy. “I had been very unwell for ten years between the ages of 15 and 25 years old and I knew what it felt like to be in constant pain.” Jane adds, “This was part of the driving force in wanting to combine science and my love of food to help people find healing.”

“I was the first dietician to set up my own practice in London in the early 1990s. I left recipes out for Jane’s ‘elixir for life’ It’s about being hydrated - 2.5L of water a day, to incorporate lots of lovely seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables but perhaps more than anything to keep food deliciously simple so that you enjoy cooking and preparing it almost as much as eating it

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patients to be inspired by in the waiting room. The environment was peaceful and restorative.”

Jane wrote her first book and best seller, Body Foods, at the age of 29. “Food is the true source of health and physical wellbeing,” says Jane. “We are in a society where people are recognising the need to source good ingredients and understanding that environment has an impact on health. Conventional medicine does not have all the answers and people are looking more and more to food for therapy.”

Many claiming to be nutritionists are giving people misguided day to day advice because they are not sufficiently well-qualified. “The interaction of food with medicine is a key example: if you’re on some antidepressants, eating hard cheese can cause severe headaches; certain cholesterol-lowering drugs don’t work as well if you drink grapefruit juice.

Without proper scientific training, nutritionists lack this key training.”

“What astounds me is how far we have come as a profession in practice but there is still so much in literature and on the web that is so draconian and punishing for the patient. I help people cope nutritionally with reactions to cancer treatment.

Cancer patients are often prescribed unpleasant supplement drinks that remind them of their illness.

They don’t want that label. When a patient comes to see me we discuss alternatives such as a delicious creamy yoghurt and honey or a home made

hot chocolate with cream and 70% cocoa bean chocolate.”

Jane was David Beckham’s personal dietician and nutritionist during the 2006 World Cup. “David is a great ambassador for the boy who has done well.

I love that he is promoting the message of how and what you eat affects your performance on the pitch.”

Jane wrote Yummy when she became a mum. She wanted to show other parents how food can be used as a therapy for children who may have gut problems or other related health issues. Jane’s message remains the same. Children should be brought up in a nourishing way.

Jane’s daughter Maya whom she adopted from India was malnourished and poorly when Jane brought her back from India at 18 months old.

“I was nourishing Maya,” says Jane. “It has been a life embracing journey. Maya is now 8 years old, tall for her age, beautiful, bilingual, strong (“a real Whippet”) and healthy.”

Jane and Maya live in Rutland. They have an acre of garden where they love growing their own vegetables where apples and plums are harvested from the fruit trees in the orchard. A date and walnut cake is prepared for the oven using eggs from Thunder Hooves, Maya’s favourite hen. Jane says, “The best thing about life and work is that I can help turn lives around by expressing love and care through good nourishing food. It is a gift.”

A few of my favourite things….locally “I love supporting small ventures run by passionate people” Market: Uppingham Shop: Love shopping at Hambleton Bakery for bread and flour Farm Shop: Wing Hall Farm Shop as they have amazing produce

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Woodlands Farm Organic Box Scheme Home Delivery Service

We grow and pick the freshest organic vegetables and salads and deliver them to your door the next day!

Choose from six different organic boxes, including mixed organic vegetable and fruit boxes. Prices start from only £8.00 including delivery.

Organic Bronze Turkeys, Organic Lincoln Red Beef, Pork and Lamb also available!

To order phone 01205 724778 Woodlands Farm, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1JD

www.woodlandsfarm.co.uk Our ‘signature’ loaves are made without baker’s yeast using flour from a local windmill and are baked in a wood fired oven for a perfect crust.

These traditional techniques and ingredients develop the real taste of bread as it used to be.

We also bake a selection of delicious cakes & desserts, these include lemon tarts, almond & fruit tarts, Eccles cakes and cookies, all are made from scratch using only the best ingredients.

HILL FARM, CHESTERTON, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 3UA (on Oundle road, 200 yards west of Alwalton A1 flyover) OPEN JUNE - OCTOBER

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Strawberries • Raspberries • Gooseberries • Plums Black & Redcurrants • Blackberries • Tayberries • Vegetables in season - Local produced Beef & Lamb Facilities for Disabled Visitors. Refreshments available.

Picnic Area. Children's Play Area. Caravan Club C.L. Site Opening times: Tue-Fri 9am - 6pm Sat/Sun 9am - 5pm Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays

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Exton Bakery & Shop Cottesmore Road, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AN

Monday to Saturday: 8.00am - 5.00pm Sunday: 8.00am - 2.00pm

Enquiries 01572 812995 info@hambletonbakery.co.uk www.hambletonbakery.co.uk

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Virtuous Bread; Breaking bread together “I woke one morning and realised that I was tired of working at the executive level to try and affect change. And literally the idea came into my head fully formed. I could change the world through bread.”

Jane Mason, Virtuousbread.com

A host of Angels – Bread Angels Home baking course and social franchise Jane and Rosie are teaching folk to bake at home, to set up and run their own little home baking project. The aim is to get Bread Angels out of the home and into the community.

Bread Angel Course: Make bread your business (3 day course) June 6, 13, 20 and July 4, 18, 25 – cost £300 Basic Bread Course (1 day course) Sundays 1-4pm, Tuesdays 10-2pm throughout May, June, July – cost £50 Location: Classes at Belgrave Hall Museum and Gardens, Leicester LE4 5PE Contact: rosie@virtuousbread.com, Tel: 07894 232543

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anadian born Jane Mason is a strategy consultant, bread baker and evangelist come social entrepreneur. Worn out and exhausted after working on a lengthy project for a global bank (at the height of the financial crisis) where Jane witnessed such ‘extraordinarily bad behaviour in terms of relating, greed and envy’ she decided to take time out to reflect. Lots of obsessive bread making and a lengthy project on the meaning of virtue ensued.

Virtuous…

Virtue, says Jane, “is lived out in the set of behaviours we use when we are building and maintaining positive relationships. Every time we interact with others we should try to make it a good experience: respectful, affirming, and appreciative.

Because nobody is perfect, the cycle of apology and forgiveness is central to virtue. This requires that we see from someone else’s point of view. ...bread Jane adds, “when we eat well we are more patient, tolerant and kind. We have better attention spans, are less likely to fly off the handle. And more likely to think clearly and act respectfully. We will contribute more and take less thus benefiting those closest to us, and society as a whole.

“My German born mother always had a sense of waste and the environment; ecology and the natural world. She couldn’t pass a fruit tree without picking the fruit and making jam and we made sourdough bread together obsessively.”

Jane believes that everyone’s life can be improved by baking a daily loaf. “The action of kneading bread is in us all; it has a primal quality to the experience.” Her aim is to spend 20% of her time volunteering to build skills, relationships and individual self-esteem, by baking with very different groups of people: in prison, a primary school and a care home for the elderly. “Whether with the most senior of executives, an elderly lady or prisoner I see all gaining a sense of achievement and then comes the affirmation at watching the alchemy of the ingredients rising. It is life changing to witness.”

Rosie Clark is a single mother of two and spends her time between Leicester and North Norfolk.

Rosie learnt to bake with Jane and now they are in it together. Rosie’s background in nutrition compliments Jane’s talent for baking bread and spreading the word. “Our aim is to change lives in a small way by teaching people to bake, raise awareness about the importance of eating good bread produced from good healthy flour and encouraging those involved to make the important connection between bread and virtue.”

“My mother showed her love through cooking

Jane Mason for us. It was that Victorian influence. People didn’t hug and hold. They showed their love in practical ways. Her passion for food continues to this day as does mine. Food brings people together and bread is a great catalyst for this. Twenty years in the health field has shown me how forging good relationships within community and good food is essential.”

“As a practice nurse my job is to put people in touch with health routes. A good way of starting is by introducing them to the virtues of bread made with stone ground flour. Good bread is full of good nutrients. Patients think they are intolerant to wheat when really it is the process that they are intolerant to. The basic ingredients; yeast, water, salt and stoneground flour are without value on their own, for value they must come together. Making bread is empowering, creative and gives purpose. When I tell people that I bake it opens doors. Across society and faith groups everyone has a bread story to share.”

A Few of my Favourite Things…

“Nature provides abundantly”, Rosie Windmills: Whissendine Windmill in Rutland and Claybrooke Windmill in Leicestershire (www.claybrookewatermill.co.uk) for stoneground flour Rosie’s Elixir for Life Nourish yourself with self-respect, self-love and good bread.

Good bread made with natural ingredient is truly the staff of life. It contains more nutrients per weight than meat, milk, potatoes, fruit and veg.

It is rich in almost the entire Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, protein, carbohydrate and trace minerals essential for nutrition.

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‘When the Moon hits your eye, Like a big pizza pie…’

That’s Amore... The Italian Family Kitchen Gain a new confidence in the kitchen with Karen and Marco Migliore. Sarah Lyon reports.

Illustrations by Claire Daniel “‘That’s Amore Italian Family Kitchen’ is a small cookery school where good tastes, simplicity and real Italian food are cooked and shared in a truly positive, warm and homely environment. A place where there is no right or wrong just laughter, joy and the comfort of social cooking that I remembered from my childhood, where I would sit by my Nonna and sort the bad lentils from the good and she would boast that she did not ‘even need glasses to do such a job,’ even at the age of 78. Nobody reminded her that she was only 75. Being old was a privilege that she had earned!” Karen Migliore

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aren was born on the outskirts of Naples on the foothills of Mount Vesuvius, the birth place of Neapolitan songs, pizza, mozzarella and all things delicious and marvellous! Here she adds, “Food is the bed rock of life, cooked with great passion, love and fresh local ingredients brought together to create some amazing local dishes. Food is cooked mainly at home for the family who would come together to enjoy long and extended gatherings around the table.”

‘It’s a generational thing’ Husband Marco hails from the food capital of the world Bologna, affectionately known as La Grassa – ‘the fat one’, says Karen. The home of tortellini, parma ham and parmigiano reggiano. Karen learnt to cook at the apron strings of her Nonna Maria and Zia Enza and later at the side of her father Ciro with whom she used to stand next to making Christmas biscuits. Although from Halifax, West Yorkshire, Karen’s mother embraced Italian culture to become a true Neapolitan cook and continued to inspire her children to eat green, fresh and local when the family returned to England. “It has been this love for family, each other, our culinary heritage and my dedication to teaching that has been the catalyst behind opening up our home to share with and educate food lovers like ourselves.”

‘From classroom to kitchen’ Karen’s delights in teaching and has up until now taught in the public sector. “That’s Amore…is a really new and exciting venture for me and it is proving to be a very rewarding experience. I am keen that all participants gain a new confidence in the kitchen. I want everyone that comes along to take something away with them; a new skill, a sense of wellbeing and joy.”

Our ingredients are of the highest quality and we are committed to using locally grown and locally sourced products wherever possible. Some of our key ingredients originate from Italy where we have found small producers who are working to support their local culture, agriculture and rural economy in Italy.

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Pizza dough: Add a good slug of olive oil and knead dough with love for 10 minutes, leave to rise (1 ½ - 2 hours)and brush with olive oil and garlic. Knock back and make a flat base, leave for a minute or two before covering with passata and a handful of basil. Cook for 10 minutes in a hot oven

Skill and Specialities – Half day course concentrating on one specific aspect of Italian food Sausage making – June 21, Pizza, Panne e Amore – July 17, Vegetables Galore – August 30 Gnocchi & Crespelle – September 24 Demonstrations – Held here in our Italian Family Kitchen or we can come to you. See how to make Pasta Fresca, Ravioli, authentic Pizza Margherita “Really good fun, superb instruction and even better, food at the end of the day!” Richie Blackmore Children and Teenager’s – Learn some basic Italian language, how to plan healthy and balanced meals and how to cook on a budget.

Children 7 – 13 years old, Wednesdays 3:45pm – 5:45pm “It was my first cooking lesson. It was the best club I have ever done…The best in the world”, Fred (aged 8) Teenagers 14 – 18 years old, Fridays 6pm – 8pm Childrens Birthday Parties – Children must be over the age of 7 years old. Learn to make Fresh Pasta, Pizza Ancaccia or Fresh Gnocchi.

Contact Karen, Claypole, Newark, Tel: 01636 626869, email: amorekaren@gmail.com, www. thatsamoreitalianfamilykitchen.co.uk Facebook.com/thatsamoreitalianfamilykitchen Twitter@thatsamoreitali That’s Amore…on line shop We sell a selection of authentic espresso making coffee pots along with our own blend of That’s Amore 50% Fair Trade Espresso Coffee.

Slow Food UK – Slow Food Rutland & Lincolnshire We are members of Slow Food Rutland and Lincolnshire and have adopted the Slow Food Education programme, ‘A Journey from Taste to Origin’, into our children and adult cookery courses. For more information on Slow Food UK go to www.slowfood.com, for Slow Food Rutland & Lincolnshire go to www. slowfoodrutlandlincs.co.uk, twitter – www.twitter.com/slow_food_RL, email: sarah.food@googlemail.com

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Award Winning Pub

A charming building with 7 unique rooms over 3 floors, an Orangery and a newly designed enclosed garden.

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We have 5 real ales including our own White Hart Ale and an expansive wine list that we import ourselves from around the world. We specialise in stone baked, handmade pizzas, plus a wide range of other dishes.

12 St Pauls Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 753800 info@tobienorris.com www.tobienorris.com

Tucked away in the centre of Stamford Come and enjoy a great new gastronomic experience Enjoy seasonal produce, featuring fresh seafood and quality meats sourced from local supplier s, in our totally refurbished classic contemporar y restaurant and bar, over looking the Meadows. With a dedicated and friendly staff offering per sonal ser vice, you can relax and enjoy your meal in the warm ambience of this lovely historical building.

Tue – Sat lunch and dinner, Sunday lunch: The Barn Bar & Restaurant, Olde Barn Passage, St Mar y’s St, Stamford, PE9 2HG

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We look forward to welcoming you to Assiette Restaurant to enjoy Chef Patron Dameon Clarke’s seasonal lunch and a la carte menus 8-9 ST. PAUL’S STREET, STAMFORD PE9 2BE

• 01780 489071 • INFO@ASSIETTERESTAURANT.CO.UK WWW.ASSIETTERESTAURANT.CO.UK Tuesday to Saturday: 12 – 3pm; 5.30 – 9.30pm Sunday: 12 – 3pm

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Eating Out Nicholas Rudd-Jones picks out the best establishments for every occasion

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licence, but you are still free to take your favourite bottle of wine if you wish. Relaxed, informal and well cooked local produce make this establishment a delight.

Great ambience

Our top pick Assiette NEW 8-9 St Paul’s St, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 489071 www.assietterestaurant.co.uk Twitter: @AssietteRstrant A serious new food establishment, transforming in one feel swoop the Stamford eating out scene.

Head chef and owner Dameon Clarke cooks with panache and inventiveness, supported by a strong wine list and agreeable ambience. You really need to give it a try; it bears comparison with Hambleton Hall and The Olive Branch.

Best food Jim’s Yard, Stamford International cuisine 3 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PL Opening times: Tue-Sat lunch and dinner Tel: 01780 756080 www.jimsyard.biz Simple classic dishes using top ingredients, and a relaxing atmosphere where people feel they can come anytime and not just on a special occasion.

Owned and run with great passion by Sharon and James Trevor. The courtyard is a lovely summer spot for lunch.

The Barn Restaurant Old Barn Passage, St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2HG Tel: 01780 489169 A strong new arrival on the Stamford restaurant scene, doing classic cooking well and creating a fine dining ambience with good service. Continues to get lots of good reviews. David Waycott, who owns it, is a veteran of the Stamford restaurant scene.

A happy diner commented: “A great discovery, a welcome addition to the Stamford dining scene and a must for a special occasion. We will definitely be back.”

The Fine Food Store Bistro 37 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 754222 www.thefinefoodstore.com Wed-Sun 7pm onwards The Fine Food Bistro now has its own alcohol

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The George Hotel, Stamford Traditional English (main restaurant) and Brasseriestyle (Garden Room) 71 High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LB Opening times: every day, Lunch and Dinner Tel: 01780 750750 www.georgehotelofstamford.com If you mention to people you live in Stamford, sooner or later they say “oh, yes we’ve stopped at the George, a lovely place.” And, so it is. Whether you want the more traditional food and service of the main restaurant or the more informal cuisine provided by the Garden Lounge, it’s always a pleasure. In the summer, try and bag a table in the courtyard. Seafood is especially good.

The Crown Hotel, Stamford Modern English Food All Saints’ Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG Opening times: every day, lunchtimes and evenings Tel: 01780 763136 www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk There is a new chef at The Crown Hotel, Ray Smikle, formerly of The Falcon in Fotheringhay and The George at Buckden. He brings a wealth of experience and inventive cooking and we are expecting good things.

Garden House Hotel, Stamford Modern English High St, St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LP Opening times: Lunch every day, dinner Mon-Sat Tel: 01780 763359 www.gardenhousehotel.com The Garden House is such a reassuringly comfy place, with a log fire in the winter and a delightful private garden on a summer’s evening – the conservatory is one of the pleasantest places to eat in Stamford.

The recently re-furbished main dining room offers classic cooking, and received a strong review on our last visit earlier in the year.

Ethnic mix Bombay Cottage Indian Cuisine 52 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Opening times: every day, lunchtime and evenings Tel: 01780 480138 The Bombay Cottage stands out for its interesting menu, fresh ingredients and dishes with distinct flavours and aroma.

Mr Pang’s Chinese Cuisine 1 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AX Tel: 01780 766508

A stylish restaurant with good food, notably the crispy duck. Famed for its Sunday lunch buffet, very popular with families and very good value.

Orchid Thai 43 St. Mary’s Street, PE9 2DS Tel: 01780 757291 Delightfully and freshly cooked Thai food in very unassuming surroundings. Also offer takeaway service.

Favourite Italian Cloisters Italian Pasta & pizzas 9 St Mary’s St, Stamford, PE9 2DE Opening times: Lunch Tue-Sun 12-2.30, Evening – 7 days 6pm onwards Tel: 01780 755162 www.cloistersbistro.com This fun Italian establishment hits the spot. Great value, great ambience, great hospitality. Highly recommended.

Diner comment: “Their pizzas are fabulous especially the pollo dolce, great for lunchtime get togethers with friends. A friendly family-run business.”

Pubs we like Blue Bell Easton-on-the-Hill 9 High St, Easton-on-the-Hill, PE9 3LR Tel: 01780 763003 Alex and Cinzia Rambaldi offer fresh, nononsense Italian food whilst retaining a village pub atmosphere. Very popular with the locals, and a great stopping-off place on a walk.

The Bull & Swan at Burghley NEW High Street St Martin’s, Stamford, PE9 2LJ Tel: 01780 766412 www.thebullandswan.co.uk Totally revitalised by the Hillbrooke Group and re-opened last winter, it’s now often heaving on a weekend evening. Food here gets the thumbs up and there’s also an outdoor space for those hot balmy evenings that we’re all looking forward to.

A contented local says: “Even though I have to walk past four other pubs to get there, the Bull & Swan is now officially my local.”

Exeter Arms, Easton-on-the Hill NEW AA Rosette 21 Stamford Road, Easton-on-the Hill, PE9 3NS Tel: 01780 756321 www.theexeterarms.net When Mick Thurlby does something he always does it well, and the Exeter Arms is no exception.

Completely and sensitively re-furbished (including putting the bar back to where it had been originally), there is an extensive and flexible restaurant and bar menu.

A diner commented: “The pub has been sympathetically renovated and there is something on the menu to suit everybody, from reasonably-priced sandwiches to fine dining.”

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Introducing our Chefs We are delighted to welcome our new Head Chef, Ray Smikle to The Crown Hotel having worked in the area for many years with spells at The George at Buckden and The Falcon at Fotheringhay, when it was acclaimed with 2AA rosettes.

Ray has launched a new light bites menu to be enjoyed at lunchtime and a new à la carte menu will run alongside some of The Crown’s more traditional dishes.

All Saint's Place, Stamford, PE9 2AG t. 01780 763136 reservations@thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk

Head Chef Simon Pollendine creates many dishes using local, seasonal produce. Since opening in September, The Exeter Arms continues to offer Simon’s signature dishes, Home comforts including traditional British favourites and a pizza menu for more casual dining.

There is also Sidney’s menu for our younger guests. Just two miles out of Stamford, take a spring walk to The Exeter Arms and enjoy lunch or early dinner.

21 Stamford Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NS t. 01780 756321 reservations@theexeterarms.net www.theexeterarms.net

A beautiful country pub set in the village of Ufford enables Head Chef Dorran Leigh to use the best of local, seasonal produce in this rural area.

Game dishes are often found on the menu, along with produce from the nearby Tallington farm such as lamb, blackberries and apples. Al fresco dining can be enjoyed in the summer months. On cooler days choose to dine in the bar, restaurant, Orangery or Pantry.

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A deliciously different experience

Come and sit in our secret garden, or enjoy our beautiful, modern coffee shop.

During the evening enjoy our delicious bistro.

37 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DF. Telephone 01780 754222 - Online www.thefinefoodstore.com

Best New Start Up Business 2010

...Award Winning Cafe Black

Go on, you know you want to...

For all things truly tempting come and visit Cafe Black on the High Street Stamford.

From the the perfect cup of coffee, properly chocolaty hot chocolate, a yummy cake, the ultimate Cafe Black breakfast or for the truly indulgent traditional Italian icecream...go on you know you want to!

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Pubs we like Hole in the Wall 5 Cheyne Lane, Stamford, PE9 2AX Tel: 01780 764451 Recently re-opened and refurbished, new owners Fiona and Shaun are proud to present The Hole in the Wall in all its glory. Modern yet traditional décor brings a new fresh ambience for diners and drinkers in Stamford. Upstairs is Stamford’s newest nightspot, The Seven Sins bar and club open until 3am for 21s and over, playing club classics for you to dance the night away!

Jackson Stops, Stretton Rookery Lane, Stretton, Rutland, LE5 7RA Tel: 01780 410237 Back under the ownership of Robert Reid, and cooking of David Graveling, this well-run pub with an intriguing history and delightful décor is always an agreeable stop for a meal or a drink.

Plough Inn, Great Casterton Main Street, Great Casterton, PE9 4AA Tel: 01780 762178 www.theplough-greatcasterton.co.uk Head Chef Peter Lane cooks really well – well worth trying, with a focus on locally sourced produce well cooked. You wouldn’t guess from the outside what great pub food is served inside.

The Punchbowl, Stamford 21 Scotgate, Stamford, PE9 2YQ Tel: 01780 767981 The Punchbowl is now well re-established on the Stamford pub scene as a place with bags of character; in the words of the affable owner John Groves ‘ a village pub bang in the middle of town.’

The Tobie Norris 12 St. Paul’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE Tel: 01780 753800 www.tobienorris.com The Tobie Norris feels now as if it’s been around

for ever and ‘let’s meet at the Tobie Norris’ is the phrase most often on an imbibing Stamfordian’s lips.

The last year has seen more developments, with the construction of a conservatory and food available almost all the time.

attention to detail. The garden is a great place to sit out on good days. Our favourite spot for coffee or a light lunch, and you are sure to bump into the ‘movers and shakers’ of Stamford here. Also an evening bistro, see the separate listing.

White Hart, Ufford Main St, Ufford, PE9 3BH Tel: 01789 740250 The White Hart is popular, and deservedly so, for it offers top quality, friendly service and very good value. Diner comment: “Surrounded by an intensely flavoured jus, my Tallington lamb and root vegetable suet pudding with mashed potato and swede purée was sensational.”

Frothy’s 12 Ironmonger St, Stamford, PE9 1PL Tel: 01780 751110 Delightful café with roaring fire in winter and a convivial welcome at all times. Good breakfast and light lunches.

party time Mama Liz’s 9 North St, Stamford, PE9 1EL 01780 765888 www.mamaliz.co.uk Always a great vibe, good drinks, delicious Central American food and light bites, live music three nights a week and even stand-up comics, this place has just about everything for a fun night out. And finally the live music licence and sound proofing have been sorted out.

Café ++ Café Black 21 High Street, Stamford, PE9 2AL Tel: 01780 762999 www.cafeblack.co.uk We love this place. Great drinks, good food and above all a friendly, buzzing atmosphere. Hannah and Jim, the owners, are completely committed to the venture and always make you feel most welcome.

Fine Food Store 37 St Mary’s Street, Stamford, PE9 2DF Opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm Tel: 01780 754222 www.thefinefoodstore.com Jenny runs this establishment with great style and

The Orangery at Burghley Burghley House, Stamford, PE9 3JY Tel: 01780 767386 Absolute Taste took over the catering here at the start of the year and have produced a sparkling menu and refreshed the ambience.

You can sit down for a proper meal, or there is a ‘Grab and Go’ menu with wraps and sandwiches, if you like your food sharpish.

Stamford Garden Kitchen @ Stamford Garden Centre Road End Farm, Great Casterton, PE9 4BB Tel: 01780 765656 www.stamfordgardencentre.co.uk This has become one of Stamford’s favourite cafés, open all day 7 days a week and also offering hearty breakfasts and lunches, all using local ingredients and cooked to the highest standards. And parking couldn’t be easier.

One to watch Opus Dai 16 Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PG Tel: 01780 481880 Opus Dai promises all day refreshments and nighttime entertainment with a DJ and champagne bar upstairs. It promises something much more modern in Stamford and we wish it every success.

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The Jackson Stops Robert Reid, along with Dave and Laura, welcome you to the Jackson Stops Country Inn. Our experienced team welcome old and new friends to enjoy our fine food with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Relax in the beautiful surroundings and warm atmosphere of this historic 17th century coaching inn.

We offer a plethora of local ales, a diverse wine list, beautifully cooked British and local food and seven amazing bedrooms.

Quirky Luxury

The Bull & Swan at Burghley High Street, St.Martin’s, Stamford. PE9 2LJ

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Dining Out

Whether indulging in a fine dining dinner in the restaurant, a relaxed lunch or Afternoon Tea in the lounge, enjoy amazing food and unobtrusive service in uniquely elegant surroundings.

To make a reservation or for further information, contact us on 01572 787000 or visit www.staplefordpark.com

accoMMoDation, restaurant & private Dining an historic venue with a contemporary style, for special occasions, events & conferences

Marquess set Lunch 2 course £11.00, 3 course £14.00 monday-saturday lunch times Wine Dinner MonDay 18th JuLy with iconic winemaker ‘Jean trimbach’, trimbach winery alsace, £55 pp including 4 course dinner and trimbach wines

cookery DeMonstrations by brian baker £35 pp includes 2 course lunch with glass of wine.

17th May – alfresco dining 20th sept – easy eating 15th nov – getting festive

Serving Food, Lunch & dinner, 7 dayS a week

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RUTLAND AND MARKET HARBOROUGH Our top pick Marquess of Exeter, Lyddington 52 Main St, Lyddington Tel: 01572 822477 Having opened again in 2009 under the ownership of Brian Baker, this establishment has really got into its stride and become a firm favourite in the region.

It offers excellent, inventive, unfussy food at good prices in a delightful setting, and has added greatly to the local gastronomic scene. Brian produces traditional English comfort food with a contemporary edge, using fresh seasonal produce and changing weekly.

A recent enthusiast commented: “It’s the place I’d always choose to go with my favourite-est person.”

Best food The Olive Branch, Clipsham Michelin Star Gastro Pub Main St, Clipsham, LE15 7SH Opening times: 7 days, Lunch and Dinner Tel: 01780 410355 www.theolivebranchpub.com The Olive Branch remains immensely popular as the first choice spot for a meal. Passion for food, local produce and informality are the keys. The ambience always feels just right too.

Diner comment: “There’s nowhere for me that beats the Olive Branch. I love the fact that the surroundings are so laid back, but at the same time there is always a real buzz about the place. The food is always superb - I can honestly say I have never been disappointed.”

Hambleton Hall Michelin star Oakham Rd, Hambleton Peninsula, LE15 8TH Opening times; every day for lunch and dinner Tel: 01572 756991 www.hambletonhall.com In the beginning there was Hambleton Hall…and 30 years later it is still sailing serenely on, serving classic fine dining in a much less stuffy environment than you might imagine. Try it, you will like it! We especially like sitting on the terrace in the summer.

Hambleton Hall was voted ‘Most Excellent Hotel’ in Johansens’ 2011 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence. As one happy guest commented: “Perfection – the welcome, the accommodation, the service, the food, the location!”

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Barnsdale Lodge The Avenue, Rutland Water, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 724678 www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk Barnsdale Lodge really does feel like home from home, with friendly and attentive staff and a relaxed feel. The cooking is to a high standard and is good value for money.

In the words of the proprietor, Thomas Noel: “Put your feet up and be looked after by our wonderful kind staff. Nothing is too much trouble. That’s our job, your happiness.”

Stapleford Park Stapleford, LE14 2EF Tel: 01572 787000 www.staplefordpark.com Recently promoted head chef David Ellams is cooking with proficiency and style.

A recent diner commented: The dining room was traditionally set and very elegant, but it was busy with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I had the pork and it was melt in the mouth and so unusual with the ginger jus - fabulous!

Lake Isle Restaurant Modern English 16 High St East, Uppingham, LE15 9PZ Opening times: Lunch Tue-Sun, Dinner Mon-Sat Tel: 01572 822951 www.lakeislehotel.co.uk The Lake Isle works at lunch for a quick bite and a chat, and in the evening for a more substantial dinner with a friend or a romantic meal. Especially noted for its good wine list, check out the themed wine dinner evenings.

Blue Ball Inn, Braunston Smart pub food 6 Cedar St, Braunston-in-Rutland, LE15 8QS Tel: 01572 722135 This pub seems to be firing on all cylinders with a new chef in charge. Our Rutland editor continues to rave about it, describing her last meal there as “exquisite in presentation with that nouvelle cuisine elegance. And tasty too.”

Firenze Italian 9 Station Street, Kibworth Beauchamp, LE8 OLN Opening times: Lunch and dinner, Monday to Saturday Tel: 0116 279 6260 www.firenze.co.uk We agree with everything the restaurant critics have to say: Harden’s Restaurant Guide: “Some of the most authentic Italian cooking outside of Italy, this decade old restaurant continues to offer accomplished food and excellent value for money” The Financial Times: “One of the finest Italian restaurants in England, with an immaculate, everchanging ‘all Italian’ wine list with food that reminds one of how food should really taste.”

The Coach House Inn, Luffenham 3 Stamford Rd South Luffenham, Oakham, LE15 8NT Tel: 01780 720166 www.coachhouserutland.co.uk A classic Rutland pub that offers value for money.

Our Rutland editor opined: “Pete and I shared the Thai style fish cakes (£5) – rather like large Chinese dumplings and absolutely scrumptious.”

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The Old White Hart, Lyddington 51 Main St, Lyddington, LE15 9LR Tel: 01572 821703 www.oldwhitehart.co.uk This charming 17th Century pub has retained its original beamed ceilings, stone walls and open fires and is surrounded by well stocked gardens.

Diner comment: “Very helpful, smiling, friendly staff.

And I just love pubs that haven’t been de-pubbed.”

Barnsdale Hall Hotel North Shore, Rutland Water, LE15 8AB Tel: 01572 757901 www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk Barnsdale Hall Hotel boasts some of the most beautiful views of Rutland Water and the surrounding countryside, and has recently enjoyed a major refurbishment of its Brasserie restaurant.

The Brasserie offers a seasonally flexible menu, using fresh and locally sourced ingredients.

Finch’s Arms Smart Pub Food Hambleton Peninsula, Rutland, LE15 8TL Tel: 01572 756575 www.finchsarms.co.uk The Finch’s Arms seems to have undergone something of a renaissance and is now one of the premier destinations in Rutland for a smart pub lunch; especially when the weather is fine and you can take a stroll around the peninsula in anticipation or to work off the excess.

Harbour Café Bar and Restaurant North Shore, Rutland Water, LE15 8BL Tel: 07963 808841 Fully refurbished under new management, this café bar has great views over Rutland Water.

Pubs we like

Nevill Arms Medbourne, Leics, LE16 8EE Tel: 01858 565288 www.thenevillarms.net Totally re-furbished, a really stylish look and feel, well worth giving it a try. And to the rear there is a café, surrounded by an open terraced area.

The Noel @ Whitwell Main St, Whitwell, LE15 8BW Tel: 01780 460347 www.thenoel.co.uk A delightful country pub within walking distance of Rutland Water. Its warm, friendly interior uses classic colours, natural materials and modern lighting to marry its traditional heritage, flagstone floors and open fire with a refreshing up to date environment.

Wheatsheaf Inn, Greetham 1 Stretton Rd, Greetham, LE15 7NP Tel: 01572 812325 Diner comment: “My favourite place to eat, the food is really superb! Typical pub atmosphere (so no need for dressing up), but the atmosphere is always great, reasonably priced menu, fantastic value kids menu, all home cooked from the pizzas to the ice cream.”

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Lake Isle Restaurant

Firenze

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For your picture perfect Wedding For a venue with Magnificent views of Rutland Water For a day built around you and your wishes with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.

For a selection of rooms available to hold your wedding reception, each with their own ceremony room and outside facilities to hold your drinks reception or evening barbecue.

For a pre-wedding Spa package and assistance on the day with your hair and make-up for you and your family.

For sheer comfort provided by 66 individual bedrooms with many enjoying spectacular views over Rutland Water and surrounding countryside.

For the most memorable day of your life...

...choose Barnsdale Hall

Barnsdale Hall Hotel

Barnsdale Hall Hotel

Nr Oakham

Rutland

LE15 8AB

Tel: 01572 757 901

www.barnsdalehotel.co.uk

relax, dine & stay

• Open for breakfast from 8am every day served from the Café in the Courtyard • A la carte dining • Daily table d’hôte menu • Traditional Sunday roasts • Riverside location • Real ales • Private function facility • Weddings • Excellent rooms Telephone 01858 565 288

email info@thenevillarms.net

www.thenevillarms.net

The Nevill Arms, Medbourne, Leicestershire LE16 8EE 94

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For over 30 years Hambleton Hall has been one of the region’s favourite Michelin starred fine dining destinations.

The ultimate food in a fantastic setting with glorious views of Rutland Water - Lunch “Lunch for Less” Monday to Saturday Two Course Lunch for £22.00 & a Third Course for £5.25

- SundAY Lunch -

- dinner -

A Selection Menu at £45.00 for 3 Courses

2 Special 3 Course Set Menus at £38.50 & £47.50 1 Special Tasting Menu at £67.00 Available every night of the week & Saturday

- pArtieS For private gatherings please contact us for our ‘17 Menus’ booklet

A La Carte menu also available Aaron Patterson, head chef, specialises in top seasonal local ingredients to create modern British cuisine, with an award winning wine list full of delicious bottles.

All menus are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

For more details about our Special Breaks and Events please visit our website www.hambletonhall.com

hambleton, oakham, Rutland, le15 8th tel: 01572 756991 FaX: 01572 724721 email: hotel@hambletonhall.com Web: www.hambletonhall.com

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We look forward to welcoming you at Barnsdale Lodge Barnsdale Lodge Hotel is set in a unique rural location in the heart of the glorious Rutland countryside with views of undulating hills and Rutland Water.

Serving Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Light Lunches and Afternoon Teas from the Café in the Courtyard To the rear of The Nevill Arms, surrounded by a relaxing open terraced area, Café Nevill is open from 8am until 4pm everyday, serving a fantastic choice of food and drinks.

Located in the former stable blocks and outhouses, Café Nevill serves breakfast (until noon), sumptuous Light-Bites, Deli choice, Salads, Sandwiches, Ciabattas, Bagels, Jacket Potatoes, Patisseries and Puddings, plus a great selection of hot and cold beverages.

• Morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner • Delicious food prepared with fresh locally sourced, seasonal ingredients • Private dining • Weddings • Conferences • Exclusive hire of the whole hotel • 44 individually designed en suite bedrooms • Vicienté Beauty treatment/relaxation room • Country walks • Barnsdale Home Produce • Christmas and New Year Packages

The Avenue, Rutland Water, Nr Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH enquiries@barnsdalelodge.co.uk www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

Please visit our website www.thenevillarms.net and call 01858 565 288

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L’Oliveto Favourite Italian Boboli, Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant 88 Main Street, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics, LE8 0NQ Tel: 0116 2793303 www.bobolirestaurant.co.uk Sister establishment to Firenze, and also run by Lino and Sara Poli, Boboli offers informal Italian cuisine of the highest quality. The pizzas are especially notable.

Boboli is now open from 10.00 am, all day everyday; be it for a quick coffee and a pastry in the morning, lunch, early or late, pizza, pasta, piadini, and antipasti, a sneaky little treat in the afternoon, or a full blown party in the evening.

Da Vinci, Market Harborough 26 St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7DU Tel: 01858 469169 Da Vinci is a great place for meeting friends or family gatherings. For an easy-going traditional Italian atmosphere coupled with authentically tasty dishes you can’t go far wrong here.

L’Oliveto 14 Church Street, Oakham, LE15 6AA Tel: 01572 759656 www.l-oliveto.co.uk L’Oliveto has character, lots of it, under the ebullient ownership of Benny Ladjimi, and is a great place to go with a larger group for a fun atmosphere. Food is no-nonsense, large portions and authentic Italian.

Earlier this year L’Oliveto also opened a restaurant at the Normanton Fishing Lodge overlooking Rutland Water FUN FOR KIDS Greetham Valley Golf Club Greetham, LE15 7NP Tel: 01780 460444 www.greethamvalley.co.uk

Castle Cottage Café For family lunch with teens and kids requiring large portions in a less formal atmosphere, try Greetham Valley Golf Club. Plenty of room with a relaxed attitude and plenty to go round. Diner comment: “Great value for money, friendly staff, easy parking and great views.”

fabulous Thai dining experience. Diner comment; “A sensational mouth-busting experience. An explosion of spices and clean tastes such as lemon grass and limes.

Ethnic mix

Castle Cottage Café Church Passage, off Market Place, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6DT Tel: 01572 757952 Opening times: Monday - Wednesday 9am - 5pm, Thursday-Friday-Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.

Sit in comfortable Lloyd Loom chairs at wooden tables dressed up with stunning oil cloths and fresh garden flowers. The serenity and calm of the gardens and café is matched by the simplicity of the food and the friendly manner of the team at the Castle Cottage.

Han, Market Harborough Chinese cuisine 29 St Mary’s Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 7DS Tel: 01858 462288 Han is run by the genial Philip Tsui and the restaurant is named after his wife. If you are looking for authentic Chinese food you will have to travel a long way to better Han. Red India Indian 26 Melton Rd, Oakham, LE15 6AY Opening times: 5.30pm-11.30pm Tel: 01572 724999 A place with personality and good cooking, from familiar dishes all the way up to a whole lobster cooked with traditional spices. Take your own beer or wine. Diner comment: “I can honestly say that my dish was the best prawn curry I have ever tasted.

The sauce was magnificent.”

Voujon Balti Hut Indian 4 Burley Corner, High St, Oakham, LE15 6DU Opening times: every day, lunchtimes and evenings Tel: 01572 723043 Good Indian food with many Bangladeshi specialities, served in a stylish modern environment.

The White Orchid, Market Harborough Thai Cuisine 21 Abbey St, Market Harborough, LE16 9AA Tel No: 01858 461409 www.whiteorchid-thai.co.uk Owner Don and Judy Merrick have created a

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Farndon Fields Farm Shop, Market Harborough Farndon Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9NP Tel: 01858 464838 All meals are cooked fresh to order and each day specials are chosen using the freshest of produce from the farm. “It is like having the biggest pantry ever. Portions are generous, beautifully cooked and taste wonderful.”

Joules Yard & Eating House 53-55 High St, Market Harborough, LE16 7AF Tel: 01858 463250 www.joulesyard.co.uk Open lunchtimes and evenings Situated down a cobbled alleyway at the back of the famous Joules store in Market Harborough, The Victorian Joules Yard is a buzzing place full of atmosphere and chat, coupled with wine, beer and good food; it is a great meeting place for family and friends.

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Oundle Mill

OUNDLE AND NENE VALLEY Our top pick Oundle Mill Barnwell Rd, Oundle, PE8 5PB Tel: 01832 272621 www.oundlemill.co.uk Oundle Mill is the epitome of ‘rustic chic’, combining a classic gem of an old mill house with stylish modern décor and an informal, relaxed feel.

It was named Restaurant of the Year 2010/11 in the Northamptonshire Food Awards. Head Chef and Manager Jeremy Medley commented: “We are delighted to receive such a prestigious award, especially against such strong competition.

Oundle Mill is a fabulous building in a beautiful setting with a passionate and dedicated team and we are all excited about the future.”

RESTAURANTS

Pubs and hotels we like

The Chapel Bar & Dining Room Finalist in the Northamptonshire Dining Awards 2010/11 The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle Tel: 01832 274730 www.chapeldiningroom.co.uk The Chapel Bar and Dining Room makes creative architectural use of the upper part of the old Wesleyan chapel in West Street to create a unique dining experience.

The lunchtime menu is seasonally varied – and good value, while the evening menu goes up a notch in price and sophistication, with dishes such as roast rump of lamb with fondant potato, greens and a black olive, garlic and coriander sauce.

Black Horse, Elton 14 Overend, Elton, PE8 6RU Tel: 01832 280240 Food is also key to the success of the Black Horse at Elton, where new owners recently took on the popular hostelry. Manager Ivelina Banyalieva has recruited Michelin-starred chef Andon Andonov to attract discerning palates, yet is still offering a budget menu of two courses for £9.95.

Dexters NEW 2-3 Crown Court, Oundle. PE8 4BQ Tel: 01832 273366 dextersoundle@live.co.uk Whether it's drinks, lunch, dinner or just a coffee break you're after. Relaxed, chic and sophisticated dining from a tasty and fresh menu of modern European classics and other favorites. . They have a strong wine list to accompany lunch or evening meal. With years of successful experience in the business, the new team intends to bring a proven track record and lots of excitement to eating out in the area.

Haycock Hotel, Wansford London Rd, Wansford Tel: 01780 782223 www.thehaycock.co.uk The Haycock’s strength is that it has a perfect venue for any meal or get together, with lots of different spaces to suit the mood and weather.

The Orchards Restaurant offers great value and good quality food in delightful surroundings in this characterful and friendly old coaching inn. Head Chef Craig Klein brings a wealth of experience with him.

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Falcon, Fotheringhay Gastro Pub Fotheringhay, PE8 5HZ Opening times: 7 days, lunch and dinner Tel: 01832 226254 Website: www.thefalcon-inn.co.uk As heartily recommended by none less than Michael Winner, who said: “It’s a very elegant pub. The bread was exemplary, hot, just out of the oven. I’ve never eaten better. My rabbit rillette was truly historic.

Soft, tasty, fresh, great texture, marvellous chutney.

My grilled plaice was thick, juicy, hot. No nicer fish could you possibly want.”

King’s Arms, Polebrook King’s Arms Lane, Polebrook, PE8 5LW Tel: 01832 272363 www.thekingsarms-polebrook.co.uk Diner comment: “The King’s Arms is a traditional village pub that serves truly excellent food, including a tapas menu... but hasn’t fallen into the trap of becoming a glorified wine bar. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is always lively. It’s a proper pub.”

King’s Head, Apethorpe Tel: 01780 470627 A new management team is aiming to continue this picturesque pub’s reputation for excellent food.

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The Wheatsheaf, Upper Benefield “Food’s important, but we’re not forgetting that this is also a village pub, where locals like to come and chat,” says Adam. “We believe there’s still a great future for the British country pub.”

The Queen’s Head, Bulwick Main Street, Bulwick, NN17 3DY Tel: 01780 450272 We expect new owners starting after a tricky patch to get this delightful pub back on track. And they will be ably supported by head Chef Dan Toyne who used to cook here in its glory days.

Queen’s Head, Nassington 54 Station Rd, Nassington, PE8 6OB Tel: 01780 784006 www.queensheadnassington.co.uk A beautiful country inn with frontage onto the River Nene, and recently awarded four stars and a rosette under the AA Award scheme. The inspector was particularly complimentary about the quality of the 28 day aged steaks, which are grilled in the Josper charcoal oven.

Red Lion, Warmington Peterborough Rd, Warmington, PE8 6TN Tel: 01832 280362 Superior, home-cooked British food. Diner comment: “Once you have tried it, you will definitely want to return.” No fuss, pub grub in a warm and hospitable environment.

Royal Oak, Duddington High St, Duddington, PE9 3QE Tel: 01780 444267 www.theroyaloakduddington.com This pub knows how to deliver pub grub with a twist in modern, contemporary surroundings. A perennial favourite and deservedly so, underpinned by the Chef John Wheeler who has been cooking here for over 20 years.

Ship Inn, Oundle 18 West St, Oundle, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 273918 www.theshipinn-oundle.co.uk A family-owned free house with great character, a good vibe and delicious home-cooked food. Top pick for a town pub.

The Shuckburgh Arms, Southwick Tel: 01832 272044 The perfect pub if you like pubs how they used to be – friendly, informal, locals, take you as you come.

And really solid good pub good, much of it locally sourced. David Dixon is the new owner behind it all, long may it continue.

The Talbot Hotel, Oundle New St, Oundle PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 273621 www.thetalbot-oundle.com The Grade 1 listed 17th century Talbot Hotel in the centre of Oundle is a prime meeting place. Since it was taken over last summer, by the Bulldog Pub Company, it has been gradually refurbished and it’s regaining its reputation as a place to eat and stay.

The Wheatsheaf, Upper Benefield Upper Main St, Upper Benefield, PE8 5AN Tel: 01832 205400 www.benefieldwheatsheaf.co.uk The restaurant’s menu has been earning high praise from diners since chef patron and co-owner David Clipsham arrived last year. Together with Roger Brockbank, General Manager, the two men have carefully plotted a new course for the hotel, aiming to create a warm and friendly atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble.

White Swan, Woodnewton White Swan, Main St, Woodnewton, PE8 5EB Tel: 01780 470944 This pub was taken over by Ian Simmons, formerly of The Montague Arms, Barnwell, in 2010, and has

quickly established itself as a popular pub for local ales and good food.

Perfect setting King’s Head, Wadenhoe Church Street, Wadenhoe, Nr Oundle, PE8 5ST Tel: 01832 720024. Website: www. kingsheadwadenhoe.co.uk This 17th century country pub serves up delicious meals at pub prices and boasts stunning views across the Nene Valley in a picture-postcard-perfect village of thatched stone cottages. Good start point for several walks.

Café ++ Beans 1 New Street, Oundle, PE8 4EA Tel: 01832 270007 www.beanscoffeestop.co.uk Beans provides the ultimate window seat in central Oundle - to eat, drink, and watch the world go. An old building, with shiny chrome and glass tables inside and out (pavement seating in the sun adds to the continental feel), you can enjoy top coffees, paninis, salads, baked potatoes and sandwiches.

Smiths at no 4 4 North St, Oundle, PE8 4AL Tel: 01832 270011 Smiths is a place of light airy ambience. Tastefully converted from a former shop, the owners have avoided cramming the limited space - preferring to balance the usual groupings of tables and chairs with occasional sofas around low tables, supplied with current magazines and newspapers..

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Set in the heart of the Welland Valley’s meandering countryside, this traditional family run country hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome by the proprietors Allen and Julia Freeman.

2 course set Sunday lunch £16.95 12 noon to 6pm, followed by bar menu

‘Over 55’s’ 2 course lunch menu Mon-Fri £10.95

Overnight Stay Offer Double en-suite room including main course for your evening meal and full English breakfast £100 per couple, per night.

F i V E i n D i V i D u A l ly D E S i g n E D R o o M S log FiRES • REAl AlES • WinE liSt To make a reservation please call 01780 444267 High Street, Duddington, Stamford, Lincs PE9 3QE www.theroyaloakduddington.com

A perfect function venue with panoramic views overlooking the wonderful Cambridgeshire countryside We cater for: Weddings Private Parties Sunday Luncheons Meetings & Conferences Golf Societies & Corporate Days Family run business that cares with professional & friendly staff All enquires please contact Fee Martin or Kati Dalgleish on

either 01832 280189 or fee@efgc.co.uk Bullock Rd, Haddon, Peterborough PE7 3TT

Open for Teas, Coffees, Lunches and Evening Meals Set Price Sunday Lunch Menu

Private Parties and Outside Events catered for The Bazaar, West Street, Oundle, PE8 4EJ

01832 274730 www.chapeldiningroom.co.uk

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The Beehive The Beehive, 70 Albert Place, Peterborough.

Tel: 01733 310600 Lunch is served between 12 and 2.30pm.

Dinner 6pm -9pm Already firmly established on the Peterborough scene within a year of re-opening – a cool, modern atmosphere with great food and snacks, just the place to hang out. Adds a new dimension in the city for the more mature and discerning drinker.

Best food

The Cherry House, Werrington English, with a French twist 125 Church St, Werrington, Peterborough www.cherryhouserestaurant.co.uk Tel: 01733 571721 Opening times: Lunch Tue – Sun 12-2, Dinner Tue-Sat 7-10 Snug under thatch, 600-year old stone walls gleaming white in the spring sunshine, The Cherry House Restaurant in Werrington has a welcoming air.

Chef/patron Andrew Corrick has presided over this oasis of fine dining in the city for 17 years. It’s a consistency that’s appreciated by regular customers and for Andrew, “getting to know people, their likes and dislikes, is part of the fun of owning a restaurant.”

After stints in London, first at Fredericks in Camden Passage and then as head chef at the prestigious Park Lane Hotel, Andrew decided for lifestyle reasons to re-locate with his family to Peterborough.

When The Cherry House came on the market in 1994, Andrew took the plunge and opened his own restaurant, building a strong reputation for quality food, attentive service and value for money. His fixed price table d’hôte menu changes every two weeks and offers a choice of five starters, six main courses, desserts or cheese, plus coffee and handmade petits fours.

The popular Sunday lunch menu changes every month and he’s planning to introduce a twocourse ‘express’ lunch during the week. The wine list is extensive and includes some unusual wines at realistic prices.

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Favourite Italian Fratellis, Castor Italian Cuisine 34 Peterborough Rd, Castor, PE5 7AX Opening times: 7 days a week, lunch and dinner Tel: 01733 380251 www.fratellis.co.uk An extensive and highly authentic Italian menu. We rate it especially for its sophisticated yet informal ambience.

Diner comment: “Lively atmosphere, hospitality can always be relied upon for an excellent meal and it’s not too expensive.”

Mattoni 114 Chimneys Crescent, Hampton Vale, PE1 8FH Tel: 01733 241246 Peterborough’s newest Italian restaurant recently opened in Hampton Vale. Mattoni means ‘brick’ in Italian and this restaurant is situated where the old brick works used to stand before the extensive township of Hampton was built.

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Jim’s Bistro 52 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SB Tel: 01733 341122 Opening times: Lunch and dinner Tues – Sat Jim’s Bistro is the best place to eat in the centre of Peterborough.

Diner’s comment: “It felt like a proper neighbourhood restaurant, warm and welcoming inside, lots of buzz and atmosphere, and I like the trad bistro favourites on the menu. The service is really exemplary, too.”

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Ethnic mix Beijing Rendezvous Peking, Cantonese Cuisine 59 Napier Place, Orton Wistow, Peterborough, PE2 6XN Opening times: 7 days a week Tel: 01733 234450 Website: www.beijingrendezvous.co.uk A very popular Chinese restaurant with a dedicated following. All the dishes are cooked from scratch by a young Chinese team under the leadership of head Chef Ming Cho. The Bombay Brasserie 47 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 565606 Opening times: lunch and dinner, 7 days a week The Bombay Brasserie looks elegant and colonial in style with rich red lacquer paint and wooden Venetian blinds. Always highly rated for its food, with a wide selection of excellent vegetarian dishes.

Good value buffet lunches.

Coco Restaurant Mexican 11/13 Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 772266 Our reviewer commented: “Everything here was freshly cooked and piping hot, the staff were attentive, friendly and efficient and we liked the open kitchen, where you could see the food being prepared. Not the place for a quiet evening, perhaps, but it’s lots of fun!”

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East Upper Deck, Charters, Town Bridge, Peterborough PE1 1FP Opening times: lunch and dinner 7 days Tel: 01733 315702 www.east-restaurant.co.uk If your palette needs refreshing, a trip to East might be just the tonic you need, served aboard the largest boat on the River Nene, and celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Clean, spicy flavours and piquant sauces from South East Asia complement seafood, poultry, lamb and beef in fresh mouthfuls, and it is presented so attractively, with fresh linen napkins and spotlessly clean tables.

Maharinis Indian 32 New Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1QF Tel: 01733 346666 Open: Ring for opening times www.maharanis.co.uk Fresh, modern surroundings, good value and quick service sum up this venue. The chicken tikka masala was delicious, slightly sweet, with melt in the mouth chicken.

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Worth a trip, a little further afield Our top pick The Old Bridge Hotel, Huntingdon PE29 3TQ Tel: 01480 424300 www.huntsbridge.com This impressive 18th century building in the centre of Huntingdon by the river packs a bigger and bigger gastronomic punch each year. The cooking is a blend of traditional favourites with modern bistro dishes, in a sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant.

The establishment is especially notable for its wine list, and has twice won the AA award for best UK wine list. John Hoskins, owner, commented: “We try and concentrate on quality and value, as opposed to profit and windowdressing! I think this has struck a chord”.

There is also a wine shop on site, with a huge range from the everyday to the fine and rare. 24 bottles are open to taste from 9am-10pm every day. Definitely worth a special trip.

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Langar Hall, Vale of Belvoir (Tel: 01949 81321 www.langarhall.com) The Good Food Guide comments: “Many restaurants tell us they use local produce wherever possible, but few can match Imogen Skirving (the proprietor) in this respect.” A stunning and homely Georgian House and setting

Royal Spice Indian 10A Park Rd, Peterborough PE1 2TD Tel: 01733 553355 Open: Seven days a week, including bank holidays.

12noon – 2.30pm and 6pm-11.30pm This restaurant remains a firm favourite. Our reviewer commented: “The food was beautifully presented with hand-cut garnishes and fresh herbs, perfectly seasoned and freshly cooked. We devoured each dish and encouraged each other to try our choices – it is a great way to experiment with different flavours and very convivial too!”

Pubs we like The Brewery Tap 80 Westgate, Peterborough, PE1 2AA Open for food: 7 days, lunch and dinner Tel: 01733 358500 A winning combination of Thai food and real ales, brewed on site in this old labour exchange, creates an establishment with real personality. It’s a favourite with locals, who enjoy the ambiance. There are coffee tables and squidgy leather sofas, and low lighting in the evening.

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The Pheasant, Keyston (just south of the A14) Tel: 01832 710241. Proprietors Jay and Taffeta Scrimshaw continue to set the highest standards at this quaint establishment, which was voted Best British Restaurant in Gordon Ramsay’s F Word’s search for the UK’s Best Local Restaurant.

Red Lion Inn, Stathern (Vale of Belvoir, close to Belvoir Castle) Tel: 01949 860868. Owned by the Olive Branch team, food of similar standard in a very rural village. Eat in restaurant or pub area; we particularly liked the latter. They have a passion for using local suppliers and produce to create a diverse menu. The Hairy Bikers cooked there recently to much acclaim.

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Friday – Fish n Chip Night (Takeaway available) £6.95 (£5.95)

Sunday Lunch – Roast Dinners - £8.95 Freshly cooked & hand carved Roast, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, homemade Yorkshire puddings & rich gravy

Sunday lunch, dessert & coffee for only £11.95 Booking advisable.

Food Served: Lunch: Mon-Sat 12-2.30pm and Sun 12-4pm.

Dinner: Mon-Sat 6-9pm and Sun 5-8pm

Lunch & Dinner Menus | Daily Specials | Bar Snack Menu

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Open every day for meals, snacks and drinks And visit our Wine Shop and new patio garden Telephone 01480 424300 Or find details on www.huntsbridge.com

“ The difference is in the detail...”

Reservations Essential

• For Superb Food & Excellent Service in Delightful Surroundings • We offer fortnightly changed, fixed price menu • For all occasions inc birthday & anniversary celebrations, intimate weddings, wakes...

01733 571721 125 Church Street Werrington Peterborough, PE4 6QF www.cherryhouserestaurant.co.uk

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The Haycock Hotel …where people matter and tradition counts

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he Orchards Restaurant, overlooks the gardens in the beautiful surroundings of the Haycock Hotel and has an accolade of one AA Rosette.

The menus feature fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce, full of flavour and beautifully presented by a team of talented Chefs. All of the desserts and Ice Creams are homemade.

Bistro style food, sandwiches and afternoon teas are served in the lounge and bar areas from 11am, which features an open log fire through the winter and in the summer months you can choose to eat alfresco in the gardens and courtyard. The restaurant lunch menu is a set price from £14.95 featuring traditional British food,

e.g. homemade Steak & Kidney Pudding followed by a Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce.

Dinner is a very reasonably priced A la Carte menu featuring many tasty dishes including locally sourced game, fresh fish and hearty meaty main courses followed by delicious, mouth watering desserts.

The Haycock has maintained it’s rosette in a recent AA Hotel inspection and is confidently working towards a second rosette using valuable feedback from the AA Inspector. The Haycock is proud to have maintained the high achieving 86% merit score for overall service and standards originally achieved in 2009.

If you have never visited the Orchard’s restaurant at the Haycock or just haven’t been for a long time, it is well worth the visit. Excellent food, good service from friendly staff in beautiful settings,

what more could you want?

London Road, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JA Tel: 01780 782223

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ESSENTIAL LIVING OUTDOOR LIVING GARDEN DESIGNERS Adam Frost Design The Studio, Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Rutland, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 812186 www.adamfrost.co.uk Adam focuses on designing private gardens as well as show gardens for many of the big RHS shows and specialises in beautiful but practical garden landscapes.

He brings a passion for plants to his work and believes his gardens only get better with time.

Alison Hutchinson, Interior & Exterior Design 12 Willoughby Road, Morcott, Rutland, LE15 9DY Tel: 01572 747318 or 07973 843020 www.alisonhutchinsondesign.co.uk Our resident garden writer, Alison has over 10 years design experience and as well as garden design now specializes in interiors to bring the whole home and garden together. She will transform an existing garden, by overlaying imaginative design and planting, or design from scratch to create a bespoke outdoor space which is unique to you.

Charlotte Baxter Gardens West End Villa, 38 West End, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1LS Tel: 01733 202229 Charlotte Baxter, professional garden designer and horticulturist, can transform an existing garden with imaginative planning or plan a new one from scratch, or even provide a planting plan for an area of your garden.

James Brewer Garden Design 4 Haddonian Rd, Market Harborough, LE16 9GD Tel: 01858 464194 Mob: 07775 614676 www.jamesbrewergardens.co.uk James will design a garden to suit your tastes , lifestyle and budget including supplying one off pieces of garden furniture, water features and statuary to give your garden total individuality.

Farm and Garden 72 Sherrard Close, Whissendine, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7HE Tel: 01664 474336. Mob: 07802 655626 www.rutlandlandscapes.co.uk Jonny Baker runs this trusted landscaping business which has a Trust Mark, a government endorsed initiative to give the public confidence in their services.

They are also members of the APL (association of professional landscapers).

Brown and Jones The Old School House, Manton Road, Edith Weston, Rutland, LE15 8HB Tel: 01780 729027 www.brownandjones.co.uk Richard Jones and his team undertake traditional bespoke building work including handmade windows and doors, staircases, summer houses and much much more.

Natural Structures 2 Fir Tree Walk, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AE Tel: 01858 445 401 or 07970557992 www.natural-structures.co.uk The team at Natural Structures build unique oak structures and add details to existing buildings. They specialize in garden rooms and home offices but are as comfortable replacing a beam in a listed building or creating a complete timber frame for a house.

The Barn Garden & Aquatic Centre Gunthorpe Road, Paston Parkway, Peterborough, PE4 7AD Tel: 01733 320134 Best for: Good quality local grown plants and excellent service.

Rutland Water Garden Nursery Lyndon Road, Manton, LE15 8RN Tel: 01572 737711 Best for: bedding plants and ready made hanging baskets

The Barn Garden Centre Barnwell Rd, Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 5PB. Tel: 01832 273310 Best for: Good quality local grown plants and excellent service.

Southfield Nurseries Bourne Road, Morton, PE10 0RH Tel: 01778 570168 www.cactusland.co.uk Best for: specialist grower of cactus with a good range of hybrid cactus which are easy to grow and flower for long periods.

Marram Garden Design Tel. 01780 752119 www.marramltd.co.uk You may have a precise idea about how you want your garden to look, or you may like to hear some suggestions about what's possible and what goes with what. Marram will source all the raw materials from our chosen suppliers and bring in skilled personnel where necessary in order to create your garden the way you want it.

Gates Nurseries Somerby Road, Cold Overton, LE15 7QB Tel: 01664 454309 www.gatesnurseries.co.uk Best for: one of the biggest garden centres in our area with excellent selections for the home and garden and a tasty coffee shop

Country Wide Lawns Tel: 01780 753575 Mob: 07734 693253 www.countrywidelawndoctor.co.uk Let Stamford’s ‘Lawn Doctor’ bring your lawn back to its very best, and become the envy of your neighbours! He specializes in seeding, weed control and scarification.

Evergreens UK Ltd Market Overton Ind Est, nr Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7PP Tel : 01572 768208 www.evergreensuk.com Evergreens supply and install artificial grass from LazyLawnTM. Rutland Tree Care Tel: 0845 6431617 Mob: 07834 594291 www.rutlandtreecare.com Lee Overton is a fully-qualified arborist (tree expert), offering tree surgery, stump removal, crown reduction, conservation and management, and also hedging.

Rassell’s Nurseries Station Road, Little Bytham, NG33 4QY Tel: 01780 410345 Best for: Hardy nursery stock, trees and fruit trees.

Excellent, knowledgeable staff who are always there to help.

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Barnsdale Gardens The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk Best for: extensive gardens created by Geoff Hamilton offer inspiration. Wide range of courses on offer throughout the year.

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Peterborough Garden Park Van Hage, Peterborough Garden Park, Peterborough PE1 4YZ Tel: 01733 221400 www.vanhage.co.uk The newest kid on the garden centre block: this new architect designed garden centre offers more than just plants and has a clutch of interesting retailers and fantastic food hall.

Rutland Garden Centre Ashwell Road, Oakham, LE15 7QN Tel: 01572 723583 Best for: range of outdoor plants, trees and shrubs plus Italian specimens. Good selection of landscaping supplies, various retailersand farm shop.

Ken Rawson Garden Designs Easton on the Hill, Stamford Tel: 01780 481624 www.kenrawsongardendesigns.co.uk Ken started his design business after designing his own garden and feeling he wanted to design more. He offers several levels of design and advice but always with the intention of trying to discover the simplest solution with the maximum effect. Ken also helps clients with pruning problems, sharing his knowledge to take the mystique out of puning.

Porter Landscaping and Garden Light Design and Installation 60 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough, PE6 9EG Tel: 01778 348865 or 07917 458569 Garden lighting landscaping to create beauty and splendour in your garden all year round. Up and accent lights, in ground and well lights, underwater and speciality lights including swimming pool and water features such as waterfalls and ponds.

Olive Grove Nursery Oundle Rd, Polebrook, PE8 5LQ Tel: 01832 275660 www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk Best for: good quality Mediterranean plants. They have a vast array of large specimens and have sourced plants from across Italy and Spain

Elton Hall Garden Store Elton Hall, Elton, Nr Peterborough, PE8 6SH Tel: 01832 280058 www.thegardenstore.ltd.uk/stores/elton-hall

Grange Garden Centre and Alpine Restaurant Sysonby Grange House, Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, LE14 3QU Tel: 01664 812012 www.grange-gardencentre.co.uk Greetham Garden Centre Oakham Road, Greetham, LE15 7NN Tel: 01572 813100 www.greethamgardencentre.co.uk Best for: Specialists in clematis (and much else besides).

And Mr Beanbags coffee shop!

Helpston Garden Centre West Street, Helpston, PE6 7DU Tel: 01733 252548 www.helpstongardencentre.co.uk Best for: A great selection of hardy nursery stock and an excellent landscaping service. John is indulging his passion for fruit trees with over 170 varieties.

The Herb Nursery Thistleton, Oakham, LE15 7RE Tel: 01572 767658 www.herbnursery.co.uk Best for: Herbs and vegetable plants, hardy cottage plants and wildflowers and scented pelargoniums.

Stamford Garden Centre Casterton Hill, Stamford, PE9 2UE Tel: 01780 765656 Best for: All round garden centre with great cafe now offering fine dining evenings and excellent farm shop and butcher. Stamford Veterinary Practice and Greensleaves Florist are also on site now too.

Swines Meadow Garden Centre 47 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8LQ Tel: 01778 343340 www.swinesmeadowgardencentre.co.uk Best for: an excellent selection of hardy exotics and rare plants.

Tandee Nursery Barnwell Road, Thurning, Oundle, PE8 5RH Tel: 01832 293755 Best for: a great place to buy garden centre quality plants direct from the grower.

Van Hage Peterborough Garden Park Peterborough, PE1 4YZ Tel: 01733 221400 www.vanhage.co.uk Waterside Garden Centre King Street, Baston, PE6 9NY Tel: 01778 560000 www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk Best for: A great selection of hardy nursery stock, aquatics and garden furniture Welland Vale Nurseries Glaston Road, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9EU Tel: 01572 822729 Best for: trade nursery supplying leading landscapers through a cash and carry service

Hillfield Nursery 1 Slate Drift, Collyweston, PE9 3PG Tel: 01780 444251

Wothorpe Nurseries Kettering Road, Wothorpe-On-The-Hill Road, Stamford, PE9 3JJ Tel: 01780 763268

Notcutts Garden Centre Oundle Road, Orton Waterville, Peterborough, PE2 5UX Tel: 01733 234600 Best for: all round garden centre with good plant displays and knowledgeable staff. Join their new loyalty scheme.

Wyevale Garden Centre Postland Road, Crowland, PE6 0JB Tel: 01733 212900 Best for: the whole shopping experience from gardens to clothes and a miniature railway to keep the kids (and husbands) entertained!

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Adam Frost

‘Passionate about Gardens’

Design - Planting - Maintenance

Covering Rutland, Market Harborough & Leicestershire

What I love more than anything about my work is the way it allows me to bring together my passion for plants with my love of design, to create special places for people to enjoy.

The Studio, Barnsdale Gardens, Exton, Rutland, LE15 8AH +44(0)1572 812186 info@adamfrost.co.uk

Tree Conservation & Management. Tree Surgery. Pruning. Felling. Hedges. Fencing. Site Clearance.

Maintenance. Fully Insured. All work to BS3998. Qualified Advice & Reports. Stump Grinding Gold Medal Winner and Best in Show, RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Call Lee Overton -Tech Cert (ARBOR A) Tel: 01780 411 470 Mob: 07834 594 291 Email: lee@rutlandtreecare.com www.rutlandtreecare.com

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Outdoor Living Create the feeling of the outdoors in your home with a conservatory or garden room

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Natural Structures Conservatories and Garden Rooms QKS The Conservatory Showroom, Cherryholt Lane, Stamford, PE9 2EQ Tel: 01780 756666 www.qks-ltd.co.uk Best for: Fine hardwood and PVC conservatories, windows and doors. Specialists in orangeries and lantern rooms, and also folding sliding doors. Many years of experience makes them stand out from the pack.

Tel:Â 01832 275790 Tradell are experts at retaining the traditional character of your home with all the benefits of modern materials.

Dukesbury Garden Rooms Tel: 01476 591694 Mobile: 07727 975417 Trevor Digan has been building traditional garden rooms and creating bespoke joinery for 15 years. He believes his beautiful timber conservatories complete at the same level as Vale, Amdega and Marston and Langinger.

Rutland County Conservatories 4 Main Street, Edmondthorpe, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 2JU Tel: 01572 787797 Window repair If you need windows or doors fixing try The Window Doctor on 01778 343865 or www.windowdoctoronline. co.uk. They specialize in glass repairs to UPVC, aluminium and wooden windows and doors.

Orchard Conservatories 1 Meadow View, Uffington Rd, Stamford, PE9 2EX Tel: 01780 753343 Best for: offer a range of wood and PVC conservatories and full service including sorting out building regulations and planning permission. New premises now showcase their kitchen work too.

Natural Structures 2 Fir Tree Walk, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AE Tel: 01858 445 401 or 07970557992 www.natural-structures.co.uk Simon at Natural Structures manufactures and assembles unique oak structures and adds details to existing buildings. They specialise in garden rooms and home offices but are as comfortable replacing a beam in a listed building or creating a complete timber frame for a house.

Safeguard Unit 3, Stamford Business Park, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1XT Tel: 01780 751442 Unit 3, Botolph Bridge Trading Estate, Oundle Road, Peterborough, PE2 9QP Tel: 01733 555040 Offering excellence in all things glass Vale Garden Houses Belton Park, Londonthorpe Road, Grantham, NG31 9SJ Tel: 01476 564433 www.valegardenhouses.com Best for: family owned specialist conservatory makers and designers offering a wealth of experience and exceptional quality. Also, architectural bronze casement windows and now an interior decorating service too.

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Simply Great! Some of the best family days out in the region.

We are very fortunate in this region to have a selection of some of the best historic houses and castles in the UK on our doorstep.

All of them have a superb programme of special events ongoing throughout their opening seasons and rely on our patronage to secure their future for generations to come. That said, no duty visits are required – summer or winter our great houses are just that… simply great!

Burghley House, Stamford What’s there? Superb Elizabethan architecture, stunning interiors with fantastic expansive grounds for great picnicking. Must see factor? The Sculpture Garden and the Garden of Surprises – both wonderful at all times of the year.

What’s on? Fine food markets, Björn Again in concert, classic car events, a game fair, Battle Proms, children’s workshops, international horse trials, flower festival, craft shows and Christmas events.

Many events are free with a house and gardens ticket.

What’s new? An exclusive exhibition of European porcelain.

Visiting: The house is closed on Fridays. Further information and tickets for events at www.burghley.co.uk Tel: 01780 752451

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Rockingham Castle What’s there? A remarkable castle packed full of fascinating history, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror and home to generations of the same family for over 450 years. Beautiful formal gardens and lots of open grounds for younger visitors to play in.

What’s on? Jousting, re-enactments, falconry, Rolls Royce rally, open air theatre, steam and family Show, country fair, Victorian Christmas.

What’s new? “The recently restored 18th Century Ice House, built not to refrigerate food but to enable wines to be cooled and ice creams to be made – a fascinating piece of social history” - says Andrew Norman, Operations Manager.

Visiting: The Castle and grounds are closed to visitors on Saturdays. Further information and tickets for events at www.rockinghamcastle.co.uk Tel: 01536 770240

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Grimsthorpe Castle What’s there? A large quadrangular castle with a central courtyard. Each section has a different appearance, reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed here since building began in the 13th century. Inside view collections of paintings, furniture, tapestries and objects d’art that fill the state rooms. Thrones and furnishings from the House of Lords are some of the more unusual items on view.

Expansive gardens from rose and herb beds, lawns and topiary to a semi-wild woodland garden. Spectacular views to the lake. Tea rooms and adventure playground.

What’s on? Balloon flights, cycling trails, family fun days, concerts, antiques and collectors fairs.

What’s new? Helping with the feeding in the red deer compound... They love cream crackers! Visiting: April & May: Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

June – September: Sunday to Thursday inclusive. Further information and tickets for events at www.grimsthorpe.co.uk Tel: 01778 591205 Belton House What’s there? The House itself was built in 1685 for Sir John Brownlow and is described as ‘the perfect English country house.’ Stunning interiors are displayed in seventeenth century, Regency, Victorian and 1930s styles. Outside discover the truly superb adventure playground – the largest in Lincolnshire - plus formal ornamental gardens, a statue walk, a lake and fountains. Plant and Garden shop and a miniature railway. Thirty seven acres of grounds ensures ample parking.

What’s on? Varied events programme all season including Snowdrop walks, bulb planting, Easter and Halloween trails, ‘Paint the Garden’, open-air theatre, living history weekends, food fayres, garden tours, Christmas craft market, wildlife explorers’ club (monthly).

What’s new? The redeveloped basement area revealing the lives of the ‘downstairs’ occupants with plenty to interact with for younger visitors.

Visiting: Gardens open from early February, for opening, pricing and more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/belton Tel: 01476 566116 Other ideas include… Grantham House, Tattershall Castle, The Workhouse, Southwell and Woolsthorpe Manor.

Naturally Beautiful… Family days outdoors for nature lovers Rutland Water Nature Reserve Throughout the year the team offers a lively programme of events for families and younger children. All activities are led by experienced teachers and naturalists and provide children with the chance to learn about wildlife and the natural world in a safe, fun and practical way. Go together as a family or take advantage of the themed holiday workshop days (£80 for four full days) – essential for all budding naturalists.

For further information please contact the Education Team Tel: 01572 770651 Older children can be challenged to get on their bikes and explore the many cycle routes around the water or take part in taster workshops for sailing, rafting, canoeing, windsurfing or try the climbing wall and high ropes.

Further information Tel: 01780 460060 or www.rutlandcycling.com Barnsdale Gardens With thirty eight individual gardens in an eight acre site, it’s no wonder Barnsdale has been described as a ‘theme park for gardeners’. As well as being passionate about their love of plants, the team offers a full programme of family friendly events all year round which are usually free with the usual garden entry fee.

Special events for Mothering Sunday and Father’s Day, Easter egg hunts, nesting day with Philip Rudkin, magnificent moths with expert Vic Arnold, arts and crafts fair, music in the gardens, meet the bees, croquet and Pimms, willow weaving, Japanese garden day, garden history day and feed the birds in winter. Home grown/made lunches and teas available.

Further information Tel: 01572 813 200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk

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Our independent, award winning running & fitness stores just got even better With a brand NEW Peterborough store and an increased range of products and services, including: • Top running shoe brands with a free Gait Analysis to minimise the risk of injury • Full range of athletics spikes • In-store physiotherapy by the Fitzwilliam Hospital • Breathable clothing designed for runners • Sports Science/VO2 Max testing to obtain your optimum training zones • Yoga and fitness clothing • Plentiful parking and late opening

Our experienced team are fully trained to offer good advice and exceptional customer service.

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NEW Peterborough store 4 Fengate East, Fengate PE1 5XG Tel: 01733 891111

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Grown Up Fun… If you spend all your time looking after the needs and hobbies of the rest of the family, maybe it’s time to have a day out doing something you love or learning a new skill. Individually or with a like minded group, plan a day out with a purpose and above all, have fun!

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Country Pursuits at Stapleford Park Country House Hotel and Golf Club Golfers of any standard could benefit from a day’s tuition by Richard Alderson, the Golf Professional at Stapleford Park Golf Club. Richard is a fully Qualified Class AA PGA Professional and was awarded PGA Trainee of the year in on qualification in 2000 when he achieved the highest marks in the country for his final exams. An hour’s tuition from £40. Whilst enjoying the beauty of the estate, try your hand at Falconry with a ‘Hawk Walk’ accompanied by expert, Peter Sibson or test your Archery skills for £35 per hour including full tuition

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and equipment hire. Horse Riding, Clay Shooting, Off Road Driving (Land Rovers) and Duck Herding also take place. Choose several pursuits put together by the events team in a day package – great for celebrating a special birthday with friends, especially if you choose to follow with traditional afternoon tea or make it a real break, have dinner and stay overnight. A real treat for lovers of the outdoors.

Cookery Courses at Bridge 67 Cookery School With a reputation for relaxed, fun tuition, the team at Bridge 67 offer day courses for up to twelve individuals who then choose a menu and spend

the day cooking (as the wine flows…) followed by lunch then dinner later on. Packages can be tailored to suit and are from £125 per person including tuition, recipes, all ingredients, lunch and dinner and wine. Themes to suit the group including Everyday Meals, Vegetarian Food, Puddings and Desserts, Spanish, Italian, Dinner Party Meals, Curries, Thai and Men in the Kitchen.

Fly Fishing Adventures on Rutland Water Forget JR Hartley, local expert Rob Waddington is the undisputed King of the Fly Fisherman and with an award for excellence at this year’s English Tourism awards, that’s official. Rob offers full

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and half day tuition from his Lodge base on the shores of Rutland Water and will happily teach individuals or groups from the complete novice to the competent fisherman wishing to improve. Chris Gadsen, a recent student gave this endorsement – “I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed Rob’s coaching, a truly inspirational day out. He has a great gift for coaching.” Packages for special occasions can be arranged with overnight accommodation if required.

Water Sports and Dry Slope Action at Tallington Lakes If you feel the urge to get active and sample some new sporting pursuits, the team at Tallington Lakes can put together special group packages to suit all levels of ability. Chas tells us “The 15 metre climbing tower is a great challenge and is ideal for a group activity. If groups or individuals want to pursue climbing after initial tuition, we run accompanied courses in the Peak District so you can just climb for fun or really improve your skills.” The dry ski slope is ideal for novices or those who are already skiers – groups receive tuition according to ability, just like on the snowy slopes and combine a session with snowboarding and toboggans. “Lots of groups like to split the day with a morning on one activity, then lunch in the bar restaurant followed by something different in the afternoon. We offer a whole range of water sport tuition from raft building, kayaking, and learning to windsurf or sail with formal RYA courses available culminating in a qualification. Jet skiing and wakeboarding are always popular as well as the new craze for water zorbing – walking on water in a giant inflatable ball which is hugely entertaining.” Camping or lodge accommodation is available.

Up, Up and Away… Ballooning over the Vale of Belvoir David and Maria Griffiths operate Ladybird Ballooning and are based in the Vale of Belvoir where they offer hot air balloon flights over Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Rutland, Sheffield and the Derbyshire Dales. “Drifting on the wind is one of the last great adventures” says David. “Your flight will be a most memorable and rewarding experience and as we are one of the oldest and most experienced operators in the Midlands, you are in safe hands.”

Directory: Bridge 67 Cookery School Tel: 0116 279 6155 www.bridge67cookeryschool.co.uk Fly Fishing Adventures Tel: 01572 722422 www.rutlandwaterflyfishing.co.uk Ladybird Balloons Tel: 01949 877566 www.balloonadventureflights.co.uk Stapleford Park Hotel Tel: 01572 787000 www.staplefordpark.com Tallington Lakes Tel: 01778 381152 www.tallingtonlakes.co.uk

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Getting Away From It All Have you have ever fantasised about leaving ordinary life behind just for a while? Let some of the region’s most experienced travel experts inspire you with a ‘Once in a Lifetime’ suggestion

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Namibia

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Lech, Austria Nick from Snowfinders recommends…

Lech, Austria “Lech in Austria was a favoured ski resort of the late Princess Diana and is snow sure, beautiful, peaceful and traditional. Choose from high quality hotels or try one of the best alpine lodges in the world for understated luxury.”

Helen from More Than Travel recommends…

China “With so many ‘must see destinations’, I would suggest an organised tour with private transport and your own guide. Our clients often want to return to China to re-explore particular regions – from Tibet to rural villages. Visiting China offers a real experience – culturally, spiritually and naturally.”

Nigel from Adventure Wild Safaris recommends… Namibia “Experience true wilderness in Namibia’s Skeleton Coast Park, one of the planet’s most inhospitable yet hauntingly beautiful places. The only camp offers guests 300,000 hectares of untouched wilderness to experience and enjoy. Unique.”

Wendy Shand, Founder of Tots To Travel recommends… A Vision “Think of what a once in a lifetime break really means to you – what are the elements that make up your perfect holiday? For me, I close my eyes and see a beautiful villa with a pool, happy children, warm sunshine and a lovely view of the sea beyond.

When you have your vision, you can start to locate the destination for the holiday of your dreams.”

Shan Latcham of Shakim Safaris recommends…

Kenya “The experience must include Kenya’s phenomenal wildlife. I recommend Lake Naivasha to see the giraffe, gazelle and wildebeest and Lake Baringo’s famous bird sanctuary with a sunset boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles. There is nowhere better than the Masai Mara reserve to watch elephant, cheetah, lion, leopard and a host of other animals.”

Paula Cockcroft of Oundle Travel recommends…

Australia Oundle Travel has been designated by the Australian Tourist Board an Australia specialist for 2011 as long haul holidays often require specialist planning.

Yangtze River “Our portfolio of hotels spans the small and simple to the ultimate in luxury. Queensland remains a popular destination in Australia with its vast stretches of pristine beaches and unspoiled tropical islands whilst New Zealand is undisputedly the country that has it all. Motor home hire is popular allowing freedom and flexibility with your holiday.”

Emma Scott of Stamford Independent Travel recommends… Dubai and the Maldives Spend four nights at the five star Jumeirah Beach Hotel to experience all Dubai has to offer – especially one of the world’s largest shopping malls.

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Community Projects and Life Skills Abigail Richardson investigates how private schools contribute to their community and help students develop skills for life

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undreds of pupils at Oakham School take part in an extensive ‘Voluntary Action’ programme, helping to give something back to the local community.

Each week boys and girls are out and about doing voluntary work in local primary schools, working with the elderly, volunteering in charity shops, even going into a local prison and helping groups like Riding for the Disabled. “The list of activities is really wide ranging and it has Uppingham come about because we have very wellSchool Sports established relationships with so many Centre local organisations”, explains Oakham School’s Head of Voluntary Action, Mr this year, it became the latest facility of the school Cameron Pauls. “It also benefits our pupils in many that can be enjoyed by local people and created different ways. Taking part in the Voluntary Action an opportunity for the school to contribute to its programme allows students to give something back community. to the local community and, in doing so, to gain Other community activities which develop experience and become a more responsible and life skills include pupils helping in the town’s Age compassionate person.”

Concern shop, taking part in litter collections, Twice each year the Oakham School pupils assisting Riding for the Disabled and at Sunday who join Voluntary Action take part in special schools, by giving lunchtime recitals at the parish ‘Service Weekends’. The highlights include spring church and by helping run some of the local and autumn parties for the elderly, re-vamping Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Cubs units. a children’s playground, creating an eco-friendly As part of the School’s provision of an ‘all-round garden at a local primary school and carrying out education’ for its pupils, life skills are regarded as renovations at The Rutland Railway Museum. most important within the curriculum. Topics “Our pupils also help out in local nursery schools explored include road safety and safe driving, for pre-school age children and at The Parks School careers and interview techniques, fund-raising and for Children with Special Needs; they help with organisation management. In the summer pupils in swimming and work as classroom assistants. Other the Lower Sixth form will take part in a skills’ week pupils get special training to become hospital programme after their AS-level exams. Within visitors and they go into the Rutland Memorial this programme they will have the opportunity Hospital Day Centre.” to take part in courses on mediation, financial Sixth Form pupils run a visitors’ café at Stocken management, living and cooking on a budget, and Prison whilst other groups work outdoors helping basic car maintenance amongst other things. with gardening and conservation projects or Leicester High School for Girls has always helping those with physical disabilities learn to sail supported local and national charities and the Junior on Rutland Water. “For our pupils the benefits are Department alone has raised over £3,200 this year, considerable. They learn a lot about themselves and which equates to £30 per pupil. Laura Fowler, the they often experience situations which help shape new Head of the Junior Department explains, “It is what they want to do once they leave school. It’s life vital for the girls’ development as citizens to have an changing in lots of ways.” understanding of the different people in the world When Uppingham School’s new multi-million and the distinct needs they have.” pound sports centre opened to the general public

The girls support local charities such as Rainbows Hospice; visitors from these charities visit the school and regularly give talks in assemblies to enhance the link.

The girls then begin truly to recognise the work of different charities and how they are indispensable to many families.

There is also a growing awareness of national charities such as the NSPCC and The Poppy Appeal which support people across the UK, and international charities.

In 2010-11 the girls continued their support of ACET (African Children’s Education Trust) and responded to the Pakistan Flood Disaster by supporting the work of UNICEF. The school believes that it empowers the girls to know that their fundraising efforts can make a difference in the world and that their ideas for supporting new charities will always be considered.

Pupils at Oundle School follow a full Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE) curriculum to help them to make healthy, informed and considered choices as they grow up. As well as important personal, social and health topics for a growing adolescent, such as puberty, sex and relationships, alcohol and drugs, the programme also focuses on areas that enhance life skills, and ensure a proper balance in life.

Pupils follow a range of topics including the subject of community relations, work/ life balance, safe and sensible use of the internet and money management as well as discussing discrimination, workload management and prioritising skills, safe driving and how to deal with common health issues. This course enhances the quality of an all-round Oundle education and provides the opportunities for emerging adults to address issues of greater significance in their lives.

The programme evolves and develops every year.

Plans for next year include introducing aspects of dealing with depression in the family, stressrelieving strategies, and listening skills for older pupils. Current Prefects feel that this programme creates an open and comfortable environment in which to ‘break the ice’ on bigger issues.

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Sustainable Schools

Abigail Richardson discovers what our local private schools do in order to help sustain the environment The Stamford Endowed Schools are committed to environmental sustainability, adopting ecofriendly measures wherever possible and teaching the students to live environmentally sustainable lives. Indeed, the eco movement within the Schools is largely driven by the students themselves. At Stamford High School, the Green Group promote green initiatives, such as making decorations at Christmas time from reused materials like foil and sweet wrappers. They recently celebrated a Fair Trade Fortnight during which ten of the older pupils had the opportunity to be models at Stamford’s Fair Trade Fashion Show. The show, organised by Stamford Fair Trade Town Steering Group in conjunction with Greencircle, featured an exciting range of ladies’, teenagers’ and children’s clothing from some of the best known ethical producers.

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The Eco-Schools group at Stamford School is entirely run by the student body. At weekly meetings events and projects are organised and coordinated to highlight green issues. They lead an initiative to place rowing machines around the campus with energy readings to demonstrate how much energy pupils use around the home.

The group have also organised lunchtime debates between pupils and staff on the science and geopolitics surrounding the issues of climate change.

Additionally, the boys run surveys around the school on a monthly basis, collecting information on pupil travel habits, food waste, water usage etc., from which they extrapolate statistics and present findings on the notice board and in school assemblies.

An example of this is that “Stamford School uses as much water each day as 12,400 people in the developing world use together in the same period.”

Consequently, the group then suggests measures to mitigate the School’s environmental impact.

There is also an ‘Eco-Schools Garden’ where pupils tend to a small plot of land onsite, growing vegetables for the dining hall. This is tied in with a ‘local produce day’ where the kitchen staff are asked to produce a menu using ingredients with minimum ‘food miles’. A recent enterprise is to convert machinery on school grounds to run on waste vegetable oil produced from the cooking process across the Schools!

Oundle School’s award-winning Science teaching facility, SciTec, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects, exemplifies the principles of environmental architecture, thus helping pupils and the wider community to understand more about sustainable architecture, ‘green’ building techniques and design excellence. SciTec is constructed of

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concrete, aluminium, glass, European Oak, and local stone cladding – a combination of Ancaster Weatherbed and Clipsham stone – and much of the spoil from digging the foundations has been used to level an adjacent playing field. The building incorporates a sedum roof, solar thermal panels to provide hot water and passive infra-red detectors to control the energy used for lighting. A 560sqm lake has been created to provide a gray-water facility a habitat for flora and fauna and for use in academic study.

For pupils at The Peterborough School sustainability has become a way of life. Courses are run in PSHE lessons and cross-curricular projects address the issues in an accessible fashion. In line with the School’s Travel Plan, an increased number of pupils are travelling to School by public transport or joining car-share schemes. In addition nearly 30 pupils have taken advantage of Peterborough City’s Travel Choice Bikeability scheme to become proficient in cycling.

Pupils are extremely fortunate to work and play in the delightful grounds of the grand house which the School now occupies. They appreciate this legacy and work hard to maintain it for future generations of school children who will follow.

Around the School recycling bins ensure that there is virtually no litter and every classroom has one too in order to minimise waste. An enthusiastic committee of pupils meets regularly to shape the focus of the School and this year they are working at improving their biodiversity. Younger pupils have started by planting out seeds ready to populate the raised beds in the vegetable garden, whilst seniors have worked hard in the conservation area to introduce plants that attract insects and, in particular, bees. A campaign by the same committee has reduced the School’s energy use by 10% and also successfully persuaded staff to do less photocopying! Ingredients for school meals are also locally sourced.

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An A to Z directory of independent schools BROOKE PRIORY SCHOOL Station Approach, Oakham LE15 6QW Tel: 01572 724778 www.brooke.rutland.sch.uk Nursery Numbers: optimum 16 children per session Age range: 3 - 4 years Day: 8.45am – 3.30pm Open: term times Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Bell, Headmistress, Brooke Priory School Tel: 01572 724778 Email: info@brooke.rutland.sch.uk Preparatory School Numbers: 214 in school, not more than 18 per class, 2 classes per year group Age range: 4-11 Extra-curricular: Cricket, Kwik cricket, football (boys and girls), rugby, tennis, show jumping, badminton, line dancing, cross stitch, cooking, Latin, poetry, chess, life drawing, drama.

Next schools: include local independent schools, Nottingham High School, Loughborough Grammar School, Ratcliffe College, Oundle Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Bell, Head, Brooke Priory School Tel: 01572 724778 Email: info@brooke.rutland.sch.uk COPTHILL SCHOOL Barnack Road, Uffington, Near Stamford PE9 4TD Tel: 01780 757506 www.copthill.com Nursery and Kindergarten Age range: 2-4 Middle and Upper School Numbers: 300 approx in school, 2 forms per year Age range: 4 -11 Next Schools: include local independent, state and grammar schools, Kings School Peterborough, Bourne Grammar, Wycombe Abbey, Summer Fields Contact: Jonathan Teesdale, Headmaster, Copthill School. Tel: 01780 757506

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KIRKSTONE HOUSE SCHOOL Main Street, Baston, Peterborough, PE6 9PA Telephone: 01778 560350 Email: info@kirkstonehouseschool.co.uk Age range: 4 – 16 years Numbers: approximately 250 pupils 100 pupils aged 4 – 11 150 pupils aged 11 – 16 School Day: 09:00 – 16:00 (Before & After School Care 07:45 – 08:50 and 16:00 – 17:30) Extra Curricular: Dance, Drama, Sport, Swimming, Music, Academic Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh.

LEICESTER GRAMMAR SCHOOL Leicester Grammar School, London Road, Great Glen, Leicester,LE8 9FL. Tel: 0116 259 1900 www.leicestergrammar.org.uk Age range: 10-18 Extra Curricular: Dance, Drama, Sport, Swimming, Music, Academic Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh.

LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 454 London Road, Leicester LE2 2PP Tel: 0116 270 5338 Email: enquiries@leicesterhigh. co.uk, - www.leicesterhigh.co.uk Foundation Unit Number of pupils: 36 Age range: 3 to 5 years (Nursery vouchers accepted) Day: 8.30am – 3.15pm Open: Term times Contact: The Registrar, Leicester High School for Girls Junior Department Numbers: 115 in school, including Foundation Unit Age range: 5-10 Next schools: 100% proceed to senior school Contact: The Registrar, Leicester High School for Girls Senior School School day: 8.25am – 3.45pm Pupils: 320 Contact: Mrs Julia Burns, Headmistress or the Registrar NORTHAMPTONSHIRE GRAMMAR SCHOOL Pitsford Hall, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX.

Tel: 01604 880306 www.ngs-school.com Numbers: 370 approx Age range: 4-18 Extra Curricular: There is a standard range of sports and games and national, regional and country representation at several sports, in addition to community service, charity Fund-raising, Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Contact: Mrs Karen Cannon Tel: 01604 880306 OUR LADY’S CONVENT Burton Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DT Numbers: 400 approx Age range: Girls aged 3-18, boys aged 3-11 Extra Curricular: various sports including, netball, hockey, rugby, athletics, DofE, Young Enterprise, Karting, Orchestra, School Council, IT club Contact: Mrs Fortescue (Registrar) Tel: 01509 263901 OAKHAM SCHOOL Chapel Close, Oakham LE15 6DT Tel: 01572 758758 www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk Numbers: 1079 Age range: 10 – 18 years (both IB and A-Levels in the Sixth Form). Extra Curricular: Around 30 sports and a national reputation for music and art. Wide range of activities from stone carving to Tae Kwon Do and volunteering in the community, including Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh award.

Contact: Jon Wills, Registrar, Tel: 01572 758758, admissions@oakham.rutland.sch.uk Laxton Junior School East Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4BX. Tel: 01832 277275 www.laxtonjunior.org.uk Numbers: 270, max 20 per class, 2 classes per year Age range: 4-11 years Extra-curricular: a variety of sports and hobbies, including rowing, karate, Spanish, drama, dance, flower arranging, science club, chess Next schools: Many to Oundle, other national and local independent schools Contact: Lesley Taylor, Registrar, Laxton Junior School, Tel: 01832 277159 Email: admissions@ laxtonjunior.org.uk

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ESSENTIAL LIVING LEARNING DIRECTORY Oundle School New Road, Oundle, Peterborough PE8 4GH Tel: 01832 277125 www.oundleschool.org.uk School day: 08.10-17.00/18.00, with many after school activities Boarding: 862 pupils (not weekly) Day: 251 pupils Pupils: 1113, 40% girls, 60% boys Contact: Boarding: Admissions office, Registrar, Oundle School, Tel: 01832 277125 Email: admissions@oundleschool.org.uk Day: Laxton office, Mrs C Boyle, Oundle School, Tel: 01832 277122 Email: laxton@oundleschool.org.uk PETERBOROUGH SCHOOL (previously Peterborough High School) Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6JF Tel: 01773 343357 www.peterboroughhigh.co.uk Peterborough School Nursery Numbers: Pre-school 35, toddler 15, baby 6 Age range: 6 weeks-4 years Day: 08.00-18.00 Open: All year except Bank Holidays Contact: Pauline Bellamy, manager Tel: 01733 569693 Email: nursery@peterboroughhigh. co.uk. Web: www.nurseryatpeterboroughhigh.co.uk Peterborough School Preparatory Department Numbers: 160 Age Range: 4 -11 years Boarding: From 9 years, termly, weekly or flexiboarding options School day: 08.45-15.40 Before school care from 07.45am. After school club to18.00 Extra-curricular: 25 clubs and activities are available each term, including music, sport, language and science-based pursuits.

Next schools: girls and boys have automatic entry to PHS Senior School.

Contact: The Registrar, Peterborough High School. Tel: 01733 343357 Email: phs@peterboroughhigh.co.uk Peterborough School Senior School Pupils: Over 20 subjects offered, boys now as well as girls STAMFORD ENDOWED SCHOOLS www.ses.lincs.sch.uk Earlybird Nursery Kettering Road, Stamford, PE9 2LR Age range: 2 – 4 years Day: 08.00-16.00 with after school care till 17.45 Open: All year, apart from August and 2 weeks at Christmas Contact: Miss E.M.Craig, Head, Stamford Junior School Tel: 01780 484400 Stamford Junior School, co-educational Kettering Road, Stamford PE9 2LR Age Range: 4-11 years Boarding: from 8 years, full, five night, three night or flexible School day: 08.40-15.45 Before and after school care, from 08.00 to18.00 Extra-curricular: sport, music and drama activities, plus Gardening Club, chess and cookery, optional Saturday morning activities Contact: Miss E.M. Craig, Head, Stamford Junior School Tel: 01780 484400 Stamford High School – girls St. Martin’s, Stamford PE9 2LL Stamford School – boys Southfields House, St. Paul’s Street, Stamford PE9 2BQ School day: 08.30-16.00 plus optional Saturday morning Boarding: full, weekly and three night Contact: Stamford Endowed Schools, Brazenose House, St Paul’s Street, Stamford. PE9 2BS

STONEYGATE SCHOOL Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9DJ Tel: 0116 259 2282 www.stoneygateschool.co.uk Nursery Age range: 3-4 years Day: 8.15 – 11.45 or 15.00 Open: term times Contact: Mrs Watkins

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WELLINGBOROUGH SCHOOL Wellingborough, Irtlingborough Road, Northamptonshire NN8 2BU Telephone: 01933 222427. www.wellingboroughschool.org Pre-Preparatory School - Age range: 3-8 years. Fees: POA - Contact: Mrs J Jones, Headmistress, Wellingborough Pre-Preparatory School - Tel: 01933 233434 e-mail: jj@preprep.com Preparatory School - Numbers: 307 in school, maximum 20 per class. Age range: 8-13 Next schools: majority to Wellingborough Senior School. Contact: Mr Richard J Mitchell, Head, Wellingborough Preparatory School, Tel: 01933 222698. Email: Prep-head@wellingboroughschool.org Senior School - Fees: POA Scholarships and Bursaries available. School day: 8.30 – 4.15 Contact: Mr GR Bowe, headmaster - Tel: 01933 222427 Email: headmaster@wellingboroughschool.org Pre-prep and Prep Senior Number: 352, mixed - Age range: 3-13 School day: 8.15 – between 15.00 and 17.30 Extra-curricular: outings, choir, chess, residential trips, music, drama, sport Next schools: Leicester Grammar, Leicester High, Loughborough Grammar, Oakham, Oundle, Radcliffe College, Rugby, Uppingham.

Contact: School Secretary, Stoneygate School. Tel: 0116 259 2282 UPPINGHAM SCHOOL Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9QE Tel: 01572 822216 www.uppingham.co.uk Boarding: Nearly all full time as 98% of pupils are boarders. Pupils: 770 13-18 Entry: Entry is at 13+ and 16+ (mainly girls) Contact: For a prospectus pack and details of

admissions, scholarships and bursaries please contact the Assistant Registrar, Christine Yates, on 01572 820611 or via admissions@uppingham.co.uk, or visit the school website.

WITHAM HALL SCHOOL Witham-on-the-Hill, Bourne, Lincs PE10 0JJ Tel: 01778 590222 www.withamhall.com Between Stamford and Bourne Pre-prep age 3-8 years, Prep age 8-13 Numbers: 240, no more than 16 per class Age Range: 3-13 yrs. Boarding: from 8 yrs; full, weekly and flexi (1-2 nights a week). Next schools: include local independent schools plus Eton, Shrewsbury, Repton, Fettes, Christ’s Hospital, Haileybury Contact: Mr C Welsh, Witham Hall Preparatory School Tel: 01778 590222

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Oakham Veterinary Hospital Oliver Middleton Architects Orangehouse Solar Oundle Mill Oundle Travel Palmer’s Chocolate Pure Health & Beauty QKS Conservatories QKS Kitchens Ramsay Hospitals Redlands Renaissance

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Robert Loomes Roger Kendrick Rowantree RS AV Solutions Rutland Fly Fishing Adventures Rutland Gourmet Rutland Hair Works Rutland Tree Care Sally Harris-Daines Sara McAllister Sarah Harding Interiors Stamford Beauty Stamford Endowed Schools Shop Stamford Garden Centre Stapleford Park Steele’s Removals Steffans T M Interiors The Ark Day Nursery The Bag Shop The Barn Restaurant & Bar The Benefield Wheatsheaf The Body Laser Clinic The Broad Street Practice The Bull & Swan The Cherry House Restaurant The Children’s Garden The Cosmetic Clinic The Cutting Company The Exeter Arms

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The Fine Food Store The Hair Boutique The Haycock Hotel The Jackson Stops The Lampshade Warehouse The Little Dog House The Marquess of Exeter The Oculist The Old Bridge, Huntingdon The Olive Branch The Plough Inn The Royal Oak Hotel, Duddington The Royal Oak, Swayfield The Tobie Norris The Vac Centre The White Hart Theodore Ross Toft Country House Hotel Townley House Dental Practice Uppingham School Sports Centre Uppingham Summer School Viciente Beauty & Bridal Wildcats Woodlands Organic Farm

88 66 105 90 23 119 91 66 104 83 86 100 104 81 23 87 10 86 69 112 127 55 118 78

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e offer a truly professional travel service to discerning clients that require more than an average holiday. Whatever your motivation we understand that past a certain expenditure threshold clients deserve time, attention and dedication to make their holiday come to life.

We are fully ABTA bonded and we sell ATOL protected holidays – so rest assured you are in perfectly safe and experienced hands.

Cruise We are delighted to be members of the Association of Cruise Experts (ACE); this means we can genuinely proclaim ourselves the local experts in all things cruise! We are lucky enough to have cruised ourselves many times and realise the absolute importance of matching our clients to the right cruise line – as there really is a cruise to suit all tastes and budgets.

Whilst the word “cruise” will evoke a different reaction from all our customers, we have taken immense joy in transforming land lovers into cruise aficionados.

Our clients appreciate the “hassle free” travel that cruise offers. We can quite literally collect luggage from your front door and the next time you see it, it will be hung up in your cabin wardrobes.

From six star luxury to cargo ships and expedition cruise – there really is a cruise for you!

Tailor Made Itineraries

Family

I have a strong belief that past a certain expenditure threshold a pre packaged, pre conceived itinerary can never be totally right for a client – with holidays one size definitely does not fit all! We want to take our clients on a journey that has been “tailor made” to fit them.

It doesn’t have to be about luxury it can be staying under canvas beside the watering hole, or in a homestead in Kerala – but what it must do is exceed your expectations.

If you can only sleep on the finest cotton sheets, we know just the hotel. If you want to experience life as a native, we know just the family.

We have a range of contracts with genuine destination specialists so trust us with your next holiday and we will ensure everything is just perfect.

Having four children, we consider ourselves somewhat experts in family holidays! Yes we have succumbed to pressure and taken our tribe to Disneyland (I think everyone should do it once – just once!) but the holidays that resonate most and that are still discussed around the dinner table are a far cry from Mickey and Minnie.

Our children love villa holidays, they love having us all to themselves for two whole weeks. They love swimming in clear waters of the Caribbean where they can see Turtles and tropical fish. They love the thrill of sailing for the first time or guiding their own kayak down the Dordogne River.

I strongly believe that holidays contribute a great deal to our children’s development and as they grow older I can’t wait to take mine to explore the world around them!

For advice on family holidays you really will be in experienced hands!

With thanks to our partners:

23 St Georges Street, Stamford T: 01780 433333 E: sales@morethantravel.co.uk www.morethantravel.co.uk We specialise in cruise • long haul • escorted journeys • villas • flights • active family holidays • golf • spa • ski • Overseas weddings • honeymoons and so much more!

We can offer door to door service on all our products at your request, including a complete luggage to check in facility.

We act as fully licensed ABTA agents for ATOL holders, please contact us for more information on and details on each of the recommendations above.

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MARSHALL VOLVO OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS STANDARD. Our highly trained and skilled team looks forward to welcoming you to our state of the art dealership, where we will be on hand to look after your every need.

All our cars are handled with the utmost care and attention as we pride ourselves on offering the best deals on the latest range of New Volvo and piece of mind on quality approved used vehicles.

From the new Volvo range, to Approved used vehicles right through to service and repairs, visit Marshall Volvo and expect nothing less than a first class service as standard.

Volvo. For life.

MARSHALL VOLVO PETERBOROUGH 7 MALLORY ROAD, BOONGATE, PETERBOROUGH PE1 5AU. TEL: 0844 411 9751 www.marshallweb.co.uk/volvo MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LTD. REGISTERED OFFICE:- AIRPORT HOUSE, THE AIRPORT, CAMBRIDGE CB5 8RY. ALL CALLS MAY BE RECORDED FOR TRAINING AND QUALITY PURPOSES.

THIS IS MARSHALL JAGUAR

Situated in Peterborough, our dealership is equipped to deal with all your Jaguar needs.

From the exciting new Jaguar range featuring groundbreaking technology and industry firsts, to Approved used vehicles maintained to the standards set by the engineers who built them.

Enjoy all the expertise and knowledge of our Jaguar Academy trained technicians and with a range of exhilarating accessories to enhance the feeling of owning a Jaguar, make sure that you visit Marshall Jaguar Peterborough.

MARSHALL JAGUAR PETERBOROUGH 7 Mallory Road, Boongate, Peterborough PE1 5AU 0844 334 0635 www.marshall.peterborough.jaguar.co.uk

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